Make your occasion an Ezer Mizion celebration! Ezer Mizion will be delighted to help you come up with ideas to make your simcha a truly joyous event. We also offer certificates that enable you to honor a birthday, anniversary, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding or other occasion with a donation to Ezer Mizion. For more information, contact the Ezer Mizion International Office by phone at +972-3-614-4575 or via e-mail: contact@ezermizion.org Mazel Tov to the following families, who visited and celebrated the Bar/Bat Mitzvah of their children and other special occasions with Ezer Mizion. May they have much nachas and may we share many simchas together. Here are some of the ways friends of Ezer Mizion celebrated with us.
Bat Mitzvah Talia Schiff celebrated her bat mitzvah together with her parents David and Debra Schiff and siblings Yaakov, Elana and Avigail with a trip to Israel and hands-on chessed at Ezer Mizion's Lottie's Kitchen. They were joined by Jerry and Beth Schiff and family and Benzion and Amy Blackman and family.
Bar Mitzvah Edmond and Terri Harary and their children Joseph, Charlotte, Ronnie and Michael came to Lottie's Kitchen to do hands-on chessed in honor of Ronnie's bar mitzvah. They were joined by lots of aunts, uncles and cousins from Jerusalem and from overseas, including grandparents Ronnie and Susan Menashe. Terri is one of the driving forces behind Ezer Mizion's annual Lottie's Kitchen event in Deal, NJ. She was very close to her grandmother, Lottie - so bringing her children and extended family to Lottie's Kitchen was a very exciting experience for them.
Hands-on Chessed Ezer Mizion was delighted to welcome Rabbi Naftoli Besser and the Yeshiva of Flatbush Chessed Mission 2010. The energetic and efficient YOF students made sandwiches and packaged hot meals for distribution in Jerusalem hospitals and had a great time volunteering at Lotties kitchen. The students were inspired by the words of Linda Dayan, who spoke about the great chessed done at the kitchen that is dedicated in her mother's memory and the cause of her involvement in Ezer Mizion.
Hands-on Chessed Machanayim post-high school mid-winter tour did hands-on chessed preparing sandwiches for distribution in central Israel hospitals. They worked side by side with Ezer Mizion's dedicated volunteers in a group where the average volunteer age is 82 years old!
Bar Mitzvah Aaron and Tammy Attias and their children Jonatan, Yael, Benjamin, Daniel and Rachel volunteered at Ezer Mizion's Lottie's Kitchen, together with the Attias and Abrahams families, in honor of Jonatan's bar mitzvah. Aaron Attias: "Thanks a lot for letting my family and myself participate in the preparation of the food that Ezer Mizion distributes. It was a very meaningful experience for all of us." Tammy Attias: "We did so many things while in Israel, that it wasn't until we got back home that we realized what a spiritually and emotionally inspiring trip it was. The morning spent at Ezer Mizion was so appropriate and fulfilling".
Eisen Children Birthday Fund Lisa Eisen created the Tamar, Jacob and Judah Eisen Birthday Fund where friends and relatives can give a gift to Ezer Mizion supporting the Bone Marrow Donor Registry in honor of her children's birthdays. For the past five years the Eisen Birthday Fund has received donations honoring the Eisen children on their birthdays, and dozens of people have been able to join Ezer Mizion's Registry through the Eisen Fund's sponsorship of lab testing costs. Each of these lab tests has the potential to save the life of a child or adult cancer patient anywhere in the world. Click here to donate to the Eisen Family Fund
Bat Mitzvah Melissa Chigger lovingly created gorgeous sets of pottery candlesticks with framed Shabbath candlelighting tefillah which she sent to Israel for Ezer Mizion to distribute to people in the hospital as her bat mitzvah project. She dedicated them: "We wish with all our heart that these candles will illuminate your life and bring you light and hope." Melissa also donated her bat mitzvah ma'aser money to Ezer Mizion.
Bar Mitzvah Ezer Mizion's dear friends Sammy & Margie Saka celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of their son Elliot with his siblings Sarah, David and Brenda and a large group of cousins and relatives from the Levy, Saka, Cohen and Mizrachi families who all came to our Jerusalem Branch "Lottie's Kitchen" for hands-on chessed.
Bar Mitzvah Joey Benzaken celebrated his bar mitzvah in Israel and made sure that hands-on chessed at Ezer Mizion's Jerusalem Branch Lottie's Kitchen was part of his trip. Joey was joined by his mother, Debbie, his sisters Frieda and Esti, and cousins - the Chemtov's, the Mosseri's and the Oved's, who all had a great time preparing food for distribution in Jerusalem hospitals.
Bar Mitzvah Steven and Nicole Haber celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of their son Alfred in Israel. They came to Ezer Mizion's Jerusalem Branch "Lottie's Kitchen" to prepare food for family members of patients in hospitals. Alfred was joined by his siblings Amanda and Deborah, Grandma Claudia Haber and cousin Joe Dweck at this special experience.
Bar Mitzvah Brian and Lacey Kalb: Our visit to Ezer Mizion's "Lottie's Kitchen" where our family packaged cakes for distribution in Jerusalem hospitals was a highlight of our trip to Israel for Sukkot in celebration of our son Alexander Aryeh's bar mitzvah.
Bar Mitzvah David Rothstein celebrated his bar mitzvah in Israel together with his parents, Steven and Shelly Rothstein, siblings Jesse, David and Ricky and cousins Frieda Rishty and Alexis Mizrahi. They prepared sandwiches, packaged cakes and had a great time doing chessed at Lottie's Kitchen in Ezer Mizion's Jerusalem Branch.
Bat Mitzvah Stuart and Carol Katz, together with their children Ilan and Adina, celebrated the bat mitzvah of their beloved daughter Dafna in Israel and made sure to include hands-on chessed at Ezer Mizion's Jerusalem Branch Lottie's Kitchen as part of their trip.
Hands-on Chessed Visit Yefei Nof girls summer tour visited Ezer Mizion and did arts and crafts with the special needs children at Beit Chana Activity Clubs. They also distributed goody bags with cookies they baked for the children. Their lively singing and dancing filled the air with exuberance and happiness. view clip
Bar Mitzvah Jack and Michelle Maleh and their parents Norman and Frieda celebrated the bar mitzvah of their son-grandson Murray together with his siblings Linda, Norman and Frieda by doing hands-on chessed at Ezer Mizion's Lottie's Kitchen in Jerusalem. They were joined by Uncle Jeffrey and Uncle Ezra and Uncle Moey Shabot who all took part in packing sandwiches for distribution in Jerusalem hospitals.
Yeshiva of Flatbush Alumni Chessed Mission Rabbi and Mrs. Naftoli Besser and their wonderful YOF alumni group brought their warmth and enthusiasm to Ezer Mizion's Oranit Guest Home. They came with thoughtful gifts for the sick children staying there. They also did hands-on chessed in Jerusalem Branch Lottie's Kitchen and became part of our chessed network.
Hands-on Chessed Visit Making their visit to Israel a hands-on chessed experience, Morris and Marcy Tbeile together with their children Rachel, Solomon and Caesar and their cousin Sharon Madeb, packaged snacks at Ezer Mizion's Jerusalem Lottie's Kitchen that were later distributed in Jerusalem hospitals providing nourishment and comfort for patients' families.
Hands-on Chessed Visit As part of their Israel experience, American boys from Yeshivas Toras Shraga had a great time doing hands-on sandwich preparation for distribution in Jerusalem hospitals to families of patients
Hands-on Chessed Visit Deko and Michelle Sakhai, accompanied by Victor Quinn, visited Ezer Mizion's Bnei Brak branch to volunteer at "Ruth's Kitchen", where food is packed for distribution, in the merit of Eli Sakhai and family. During their visit Deko and Michelle stepped in to lighten up the day of the Special Needs Children at Ezer Mizion's Beit Chana Activity Clubs.
Kids for Kids: Toronto Carnival Chaya Pessi Blitz and Fraida Tabak from Montreal teamed up to coordinate a fabulous, highly successful carnival to benefit Ezer Mizion. In less than a week the two planned and prepared the fun event that was well attended by youngsters from the neighborhood.
Bar Mitzvah Abie Cohen celebrated his bar mitzvah in Israel with his parents, David and Karen Cohen, siblings Rochelle, Morris and Rene, grandmother Shelly Cohen, aunts Sarina Roffe and Joyce Lieb and cousin Michael Lieb. They all had a wonderful time packaging food in Lottie's Kitchen for distribution in Jerusalem hospitals.
Bar Mitzvah David and Marni Gindi celebrated the Bar mitzvah of their beloved son Morris, by coming to Ezer Mizion's Jerusalem branch Lottie's Kitchen to prepare food for distribution in Jerusalem's hospitals. They were accompanied by Morris's brother Joey and sister Jill, Aunt Marjorie Kairey and her daughters Jill and Victoria.
Spreading Purim Cheer First, second and third grade boys at Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel in Flatbush put together hundreds of shalach manos packages that were sent to Ezer Mizion for sick children and children with special needs in Israel, that spread the spirit of Purim. This Chessed project was coordinated by Rabbi Weiner, Principal, of Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel and Mrs. Feigi Marmurstein, Volunteer Parent Coordinator, in memory of her late mother Mrs. Gitti Weissman a"h.
Hands-on Chessed Visit Ezer Mizion was delighted to welcome Rabbi Besser and the Yeshiva of Flatbush Chessed Mission 2009. The energetic and efficient YOF students made sandwiches and packaged hot meals for distribution in Jerusalem hospitals and had a great time volunteering at Lotties kitchen. The students were inspired by the words of Linda Dayan, who spoke about the great chessed done at the kitchen that is dedicated in her mother's memory and the cause of her involvement in Ezer Mizion.
Bar Mitzvah Albert and Amy Zaccai celebrated the bar mitzvah of their son Joey in Israel. Together with extended family and close friends they volunteered at Lottie's Kitchen, packing cakes and snacks to be distributed at Jerusalem's hospital outpatient clinics.
Bat Mitzvah Melaveh Malkah Jo and Sarah Kranzler and their daugthers Shoshana, Aliza, Elisheva and Avigayil and relatives celebrated the bat mitzvah of their beloved daughter Tamar Rivkah together with the special needs girls of Ezer Mizion's Beit Chana Activity Clubs. The beautiful event was enhanced by a wonderful group of girls from Machal who showered their love, warmth and enthusiasm on the children, sparking them with true joy and exuberance.
Bat Mitzvah Lucky Dassi Rosenstein celebrated her bat mitzvah in Israel with her loving parents, Dan and Audrey Rosenstein, and her siblings Moshe, Shani and Tani. They all volunteered at Ezer Mizion's Jerusalem Branch Lottie's Kitchen preparing food for distribution in local hospitals.
Bar Mitzvah Sammy and Pamela Kassin were in Israel celebrating the bar mitzvah of their son David, together with their children Eddie and Lauren, and proud grandparents Edward and Diane Dweck. They all came to prepare food at our Jerusalem Branch Lottie's Kitchen, which is named in memory of their (great) aunt, Lottie Chalom, who - as they said - "would be very proud of this place!!!".
Hands-on Chessed Visit Bob and Lisa Melamed and their children Barbara, Asher, Becky and Rosie spent part of their trip to Israel doing chessed at Ezer Mizion's Jerusalem Branch Lottie's Kitchen. This was a direct continuation of Lisa's involvement with the fabulous annual Deal, New Jersey "Lottie's Kitchen Event", where she is among the driving forces of the Lottie's Kitchen Cookbook .
Bat Mitzvah Rivka Fendrich celebrated her bat mitzvah with a mother-daughter trip to Israel. They made sure to come to Ezer Mizion to prepare sandwiches for distribution to people staying with patients in Jerusalem hospitals. They had a great time at this special chessed experience.
Bat Mitzvah Daniella Basis is an avid volleybal player. For her bat mitzvah chessed project she chose to provide the special needs children at Ezer Mizion's Beit Chana Activity Clubs with 35 volleyballs, rallying friends and family for their support of this undertaking. Mazel Tov to Daniella and her wonderful parents!
Bar Mitzvah Michael and Monique Saka came to Israel to celebrate the bar mitzvah of their son Sammi together with their family. Part of their itinerary was to prepare sandwiches at Ezer Mizion for distribution in hospitals in Jerusalem.
Hands-on Chessed Visit A group of 16 -18 year old students visiting Israel with NCSY's Summer Program are spending time volunteering at chessed organizations. The "Give" group, led by madricha Riva Preil , wholeheartedly prepared delicious sandwiches and packaged cakes for distribution in Jerusalem Hospitals.
Chessed Expedition Michael Drucker , Director of Jewish Life Program of Emanuel College in London, came to Beitar Ilit for a chessed expedition with 40 enthusiastic students. One of their stops was Ezer Mizion's Beitar branch. After hearing about Ezer Mizion's wide range of services and chessed activities, they left baby clothing and toys to be distributed to needy families.