BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
April 6, 2017
INTERNATIONAL
Pesach Notice---WINE AND MEDICATIONS CAN BE A DANGEROUS MIX!! If you or one of your loved ones has medical issues, please discuss Pesach with your doctor and Rav. Alcohol can cause serious side effects, especially when taking some medications. DO NOT JUST SKIP PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS!!! Even matzoh and grape juice can seriously affect people with stomach disorders and other sensitivities. DO NOT ASSUME---ASK!! Kol Mevaser has a Yiddish language discussion of the halochos and shiurim of wine, matzoh, and maror. Call 212-444-1100, press 3-1-1, and then 1558#. JCCSG is available to advise IBD patients at 718-635-2274
Epipen Recall---13 lots of the emergency allergy medication Epipen distributed from December 2015 through July 2016 are being recalled due to device failure. For more information and product replacement, contact the manufacturer Mylan at 877-650-3494 or emailing
USA
Jewish Hospital Directory---The updated Chesed Hospital Directory had been released. This resource lists info on major tri-state area hospitals, as well as their community liaison, kosher hospitality room, nearby kosher restaurants, covering Bikur Cholim, and much more. To download the directory, see http://www.chesed.org/content/ChesedDirectory2017Pesech.pdf
Sibling Support---The Siblings Resource Project has produced a new website which is host to an extensive library of educational materials, as well as a growing network of siblings, disability service professionals and advocates. See www.siblingresources.org
Airline Travelers Rights---The U.S. Department of Transportation has released educational materials that detail the rights of passengers with disabilities and the responsibilities of airline personnel under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA).
Materials include videos, brochures and tip sheets on wheelchair assistance, handling and stowage of mobility aids, service animals, and seating accommodations. See www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/disability-training.
ISRAEL
Pesach Alert---Badatz Mehadrin, the hashgacha of Rabbi Avraham Rubin Shlita, alerts consumers that while during the year, Strauss brand cottage cheese is under its hashgacha and is mehadrin, this is not the case on Pesach as the product contains kitnios.