Author: Orly Davis
Where They Are Now: ft. Jacob Toledano
Where They Are Now: ft. Jacob Listen To The Blog Here! Standing at an imposing 6’3 height, looking at Jacob you wouldn’t know he had a heart problem growing up. Born and raised in Toronto, Jacob was only too familiar with Sick Kids Hospital and living with a lifelong heart condition. But at 22 years […]
Dear Mom: A Letter from Camp Simcha
Dear Mom, This place is incredible. A letter from a Camp Simcha lifegaurd Minky Iczkovits is 17 years-old and loves swimming! Pursuing her passion, Minky became a certified lifeguard and is spending a few weeks working as a lifeguard at Camp Simcha. Together with her family, Minky has been involved with Chai Lifeline Montreal from […]
Miracles For Life Campaign
Together we can make great miracles happen here. At Chai Lifeline Canada, we know that illness impacts not just the person who is sick, but their entire family. For 15 years, Chai Lifeline Canada has given thousands of families concrete services and emotional support that enables patients, siblings, and parents to find hope and joy in their […]
Miracles for Life Toy Drive 2020
Why Donate to the Chai Lifeline Canada’s Miracles for Life Toy Drive? Every child and every circumstance is unique. Not every family has our story. Some, faced with medical bills, may not have the extra money to purchase toys. Parents busy with a child in the hospital have limited time and access to toy shopping. […]
Goverment of Canada Support for Canadians Impacted by Covid-19: A Resource For Families
UPDATED APRIL 7th, 2020 Dear Chai Lifeline Community I hope you are all doing well – as well as can be under the circumstances. These are certainly unprecedented and difficult times. In the midst of a fluid situation, it is heartening for us all to know that our federal government has taken action to help […]
Holiday Toy Drive 2019
Why Donate to the Chai Lifeline Canada Toy Drive? Every child and every circumstance is unique. Not every family has our story. Some, faced with medical bills, may not have the extra money to purchase toys. Parents busy with a child in the hospital have limited time and access to toy shopping. Their holidays are […]
Reflections from Our Family Services Intern, Yakira
When I was in High School, I remember a Chai Lifeline staff member come speak to our class about becoming volunteers. After a video presentation which left not a dry eye in the room, and a sign-up sheet with a long list of names, we were hooked on the organizations missions and messages. Never could […]
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Sy Benlolo Spin for Chai
When someone special in your life dies a piece of you dies too. Losing Sy made me realize how precious life is, how it can be cut short and how we should appreciate life to the fullest. Sy Benlolo z’l’, my brother in law, died tragically at the age of 40. He has been gone […]
Helping Your Kids Overcome Fear and Anxiety
‘It’s critical to communicate the facts to children in a truthful but positive way,’ writes Mordechai Rothman All children experience fear or anxiety at some point in their young lives, whether they’re afraid of the dark, heights or flying, or anxious about a particular situation. Although there’s nothing you can do to prevent childhood fears […]
Welcome to The Royal Kiddush 2.0 Hosted by The Kosher King
Ladies, gentleman and Kosher King Nation, I welcome you to the 2nd annual Kosher King event in support of Chai lifeline. It is incredible that so many foodies in our city are so passionate to explore Kosher in the 6ix! A little over 3 years ago this all started when I began sharing the latest […]
