BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
July 7, 2016
INTERNATIONAL
Zichron Yehuda Equipment Exchange---We are updating Beineinu’s Zichron Yehuda Equipment exchange list. If you have any good equipment or supplies to give away, please send details to
USA
NYC Parks Department Membership---People with disabilities and veterans can now obtain a New York City Parks and Recreation membership at any of the city’s recreation center locations for a reduced annual fee of $25. Required documentation for the disabled can be their special city parking permit, MTA reduced fare card or their parks individual access pass. Veterans can show their state identification with vet designator, driver’s or non-driver’s license with vet designator, uniformed service identification card for retirees, Veteran Affairs Hospital card, armed forces report, transfer or discharge papers with photo, National Guard report of separation or a record of service with government-issued photo identification.
Mothers Milk Bank---There are some children that, due to their condition, are unable to tolerate formula or milk. The Chesed 24/7 mother’s milk bank located in Spring Valley, NY, is in desperate need of additional mother’s milk. If you can help, contact Chaya Goldmunzer at 845-354-7515.
Product Recall---IKEA has issued a recall for children’s chests and drawers that are taller than 23.5 inches and adult chests and dressers taller than 29.5 inches. If unattached to the wall, these pieces of furniture are a tip-over hazard. Contact IKEA for a free wall mounting kit or refund. They will give a full refund to owners of recalled chests and dressers made between 2002 and 2016. For recalled units made before 2002, customers can receive a store credit for half the original price.
Kohanim---Attention Kohanim: There are a number of cemeteries in the Catskill areas that may pose an halachic problem for Kohanim who are driving by. To receive updated information, contact Vaad Mishmeres Kehuna at 347-762-9154 or