Category: Blog
Why Is It So Important To Be A Chanukah Hero?
In our house, Chanukah is a very important time of year! One in which our family always looks forward to celebrating together. Every year before the holidays, we have our children make a Chanukah list of the things that they would like to get as presents. The kids are usually very excited to tell us […]
Camp Lifeline
Camp Lifeline is a Chai Lifeline Canada program. The need was recognized for local specialized daytime programming for kids who could not attend regular summer camps. This is due to complex medical needs and an increased risk of contracting infections. For two weeks a year, Camp Lifeline provides a unique camping experience. Campers are provided […]
How to tell kids the truth when the news is scary, sad, or bad.
Recently, someone I love shared news with me that I experience as difficult and painful. In our conversation, we chatted about how others she told received the news and she shared that it went as expected, with the other person taking the lead from her. She said she was honest but optimistic, and that led […]
3 Steps to Teach Kids Compassion
Compassion isn’t something that comes naturally to kids. Just like sharing toys, it’s a learned behaviour, and the earlier kids learn it, the more caring they’ll be, not only in their formative years, but also as adults. How do you teach kids to have compassion? As director of Chai Lifeline Canada, an organization that helps […]
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 […]
Meet our Newest Case Manager: Shmuel Rosenberg
Reflections on How It All Began… It’s been a while, but I’m back. After living in Israel for the past 15 years, I’m back in Toronto and back at Chai Lifeline. 17 years ago, I was introduced to Camp Simcha by some friends who were counselors there the year before. They thought I would like […]
Exodus and Exile: Facing Challenges with Love
Leonie Serman, Director of Family Services, shares a unique perspective on Passover In most families, the holiday time is one of excitement, tradition and family togetherness. However, when a family is facing illness during this time, the hectic but expected routine of the holidays may well be challenged or changed. The true miracle of Passover […]
