Author: Chai Lifeline Canada

Five Life Lessons from Rabbi Simcha Scholar

Written by Adina Saban This Fall, we launched the official podcast for Chai Lifeline Canada, On Air With Chai. While the first season will feature many guests connected to Chai in different ways, our first two episodes feature the best person to get our podcast started: Rabbi Simcha Scholar. Rabbi Scholar is THE founder and […]

Announcing The Jennifer Barkin z”l Arts and Culture Fund

Announcing the Jennifer Barkin z”l Arts and Culture Fund at Chai Lifeline Canada We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Jennifer Barkin z”l Arts and Culture Fund at Chai Lifeline Canada in memory of this remarkable young woman who tragically passed away on August 5, 2021. Jennifer Barkin z”l was a lover of […]

Why I look Forward to the Summer

Why I Look Forward to the Summer By: Tammy Zaldin As a Torontonian teacher, there are many reasons why I look to the summer. The weather, the sun and vitamin D, watching my own children thrive in their recreational programs, reading for fun and being able to do more for Chai Lifeline Canada. During the […]

Rena’s Perspective of Camp Simcha Special

Rena’s Perspective of Camp Simcha Special By Rena Dayan I’m in awe. inspired. major respect I keep thinking just wow as I sit and reflectChildren, so young, so pure, with such capabilitiesNothing holding them back not even diagnoses and disabilities Kids that can’t see have learned to really listenThose that can’t walk, they have another mission CP of […]

Camp Lifeline 2022

Camp Lifeline 2022 We may be a little biassed, but Camp Lifeline might just be the best summer camp in the city. The campers show up every morning looking forward to a day of fun and we never let them down! When activities include foam parties, fire shows, petting zoos, carnivals, science shows, splash pads, […]

Caleb Absell: Honouring his Bar Mitzvah with a Chai Mitzvah

Caleb Absell: Honouring his Bar Mitzvah with a Chai Mitzvah There is no such thing as an act of volunteering or a donation that is too small to make a difference. Every minute and every dollar goes into making the lives of our families that much easier. Every act that brings joy matters. When you […]

Meet Chai’s Newest Case Manager, Yossi​

Meet Chai’s Newest Case Manager, Yossi Listen HERE Chai Lifeline Canada offers a myriad of services and programs to children and families living with illness. Case management is one on one personal support by a trained professional who is there to offer support to families in all areas. We’re lucky to have a wonderful case […]

Revitalizing Our Volunteer Department ​

Revitalizing Our Volunteer Department Listen To the Blog Here! Meet Amy and Tehilla! #VolunteerAppreciationWeek2022 In 2021, we initiated an Annual Campaign to help raise the necessary funds to revitalize five areas of Chai Lifeline Canada. Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Annual Campaign successfully raised enough to begin this process, starting with our […]

Kids’ Lifeline Supporting Children across Canada during SAD Season

Kids at Risk amid Double Whammy of Winter Blues, Pandemic, Warns Leading Canadian Children’s Charity Kids’ Lifeline Campaign: Supporting Children across Canada during SAD Season MEDIA RELEASE: January may be associated with new beginnings, but it’s also known as the most depressing month of the year. Combined with the lingering pandemic that continues to play […]