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NEWSLETTER ISSUE 20
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TISHREI 5768/FALL 2007
YA D B AT YA L’ K A L L A H • 1 2 5 6 E A S T 2 6 T H S T R E E T • B R O O K LY N , N Y 1 1 2 1 0
Two Decades of Chesed
This newsletter is dedicated to the
memory of
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Yaffa Hacker
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affa, a childhood friend of my mother's, was always there through the good times and the hard - despite physical
distance. When Batya v"g was suddenly taken from us,
Yaffa was on the next plane from Yerushalayim to New
York. She arrived at our door, with her love and wisdom. Her warm
words soothed, giving perspective and direction.
A few years later, illness struck, but Yaffa’s strength of spirit did not
allow it to overwhelm her. It wasn't long before she spearheaded a Yad
Batya L’Kallah branch in Eretz Yisroel, single-handedly coordinating
Become a
Sponsor
$600
WILL PROVIDE ALL
OF A KALLAH’S
HOUSEHOLD
fundraising, pricing, shopping, screening, and distribution. The new
branch quickly became independently successful, a rcs oa among the
needy of our holy city. Masterfully, Yaffa held the strings to this growing
chesed organization, enlisting friends and family as volunteers in its
activities. Her magnetic personality inspired people to involve
themselves in vesm andsxj.
Talented and charismatic, Yaffa was a compelling teacher for nearly
forty-five years. Thousands of students remember how she imparted
eternal lessons from her wellsprings of optimism and enthusiasm.
In recent years, despite physical weakness as the illness progressed,
Yaffa continued to shine as she delivered ohrugha and ran Yad Batya
L’Kallah with the same devotion and intensity. To see her, was to see a
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healthy, vibrant person, although we knew the truth to be otherwise.
Until the very last moment, Yaffa did not allow for negativity, embracing
all those she loved with an extraordinary balance of hope and
acceptance.
Her strength of spirit and exuberance continue to be a source of chizuk and
inspiration to her family, friends, and Yad Batya L’Kallah. lurc vrfz tvh
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Ayala Berney
$360
WILL PROVIDE
A KALLAH’S
KITCHEN NEEDS
$240
WILL PROVIDE A
KALLAH IN ERETZ
YISROEL WITH
A MODIFIED
PACKAGE
$250
WILL PROVIDES A
KALLAH’S BED &
BATH NEEDS
Etched in my Heart - A Niece’s Thoughts
My aunt Batya has always been a part of my life. Since my early
childhood, I’ve known Batya; I’ve seen her face countless times in
photos around my home. I know the stories of her life, of the past,
and of the present; because Batya’s life continues in all of our hearts.
Batya is a part of our conversations; we laugh at the silly things she
did and learn about her love of life and chesed which are so evident
in her sparkling smile. My siblings and I constantly hear how we
resemble our aunt in so many ways. Even my four-year-old sister can
identify Batya's picture and tell you that she is in shamayim with
Hashem. Only her physical presence is missing.
As I grew older, I began to help my mother with Yad Batya L’Kallah.
I can clearly remember my very first YBLK call. One night, a
woman called for information about the Yad Batya package.
When I saw that my mother was too busy to take the call, I thought
to myself, “I've heard my mother give this information countless
times before, I can do it,” and I did. When I hung up the phone,
my excitement was palpable! As I ponder those moments, I realize
– this was Batya! Love of chesed! Love of giving, to the point where the beneficiary is doing you a favor! I can never
thank that woman on the phone, but she was catalyst, the catalyst that inspired my love for doing chesed.
When I speak to people on the phone now, they thank the organization, my extraordinary parents and grandparents.
I respond with my thanks for giving us the opportunity to bring an illui neshama to Batya above and continue her
everlasting legacy below.
Batya is a profound part of my life and that is why it is so ironic that we never actually met. But in truth, we do;
everyday, with every phone call, with every message taken, we meet.
Love,
Miriam
HEART TO HEART
Twenty years ago, when the ,ntv ihhs chose to reclaim the neshama of Batya, a”h, our friends and family fervently sought
a means to perpetuate her memory. We desperately wished that the passage of time would never sever the bond between
our special daughter and us.
Through the years, we have found solace in knowing that within our edifice of chesed, Batya's legacy lives on; her warm
smile, vivacious personality, and ahavas habrios continue to permeate our lives. Yad Batya L'Kallah serves as the golden
link keeping us ever close, ever connected, never apart. Yours have been among the hands that have slowly and securely
erected this bridge - and for this, as Batya's parents, we are most grateful.
Now, two decades later, while we await moshiach, your helping YAD, joined with Yad Batya L’Kallah, is most significant.
More then ever, parents like us struggle to marry of their daughters. With your help, we will surely help build ohkaurh
,ucruj, by bringing simcha to many kallahs.
With our heartfelt thanks,
Moish and Venezia Zakheim
HAVE A HEART An Appeal To Fathers
This message is addressed to all the lucky fathers of kallah's, who b'chasdei hashem, only experiance joy and excitement
when providing their daughter's innumerable bridal needs.
We appeal to you, dear, generous fathers, who have anticipated these marvelous moments, and will stop at nothing to
ensure your family's happiness.
As these warm and wonderful times engulf you, please keep in mind the countless fathers who reach into their pockets
only to find them empty. Remember the heads of families who wish they were able to satisfy the minimal needs of their
beloved daughters at what should be the happiest times of their lives.
Can you help Yad Batya L'Kallah fill their need?
Mazel tov and Tizku l'mitzvos
HEARTS OF GOLD
Hearts of Gold This year, at the annual YBLK Gala Benefit,
we will proudly honor a couple that is very close to our
hearts, Tuvia and Leah Weber. At Yad Batya L'Kallah's
inception, Mr. Weber was only one of the many suppliers of
the components of the package we distribute. Within a short
time however, Tuvia began taking a more personal interest in
the organization - offering ideas and advice, and involving
his lovely and very capable wife too. Mr. Weber continually
helps us upgrade the value of the YBLK package, while trying
to keep costs down. He constantly takes time from his busy
schedule to find us better deals, nicer china, door prizes for
our events, and a myriad of other things. Leah has chaired
some of YBLK's most successful fund-raisers, and has
overseen the décor for other evenings. Along with some
amazingly talented friends and family, she would transform
the evening into a show-stopping event. Tuvia and Leah
Weber's selfless dedication, constant caring, and guidance
have become an integral part of Yad Batya L'Kallah . Please
join us on Tuesday, February 5th to honor this exceptional
couple, as we celebrate two decades of chesed and
hachnosas kallah.
Dear Yad Batya L'Kallah,
Dear Yad Batya L’Kallah,
Our Morah decided that every Rosh Chodesh, we will empty
our tzedakah box and give the money to a special organization.
Our Morah told us about the wonderful things you buy for
kallahs who are in need, and that you help over 800 kallahs a
year from all parts of the United States and Israel. From dishes
to pots, linens, towels, etc. it sounds like you make these girls
very happy!
I’m writing to let you know what an unbelievable mitzvah
you’ve done. Recently, a friend of mine became a kallah...
She has had an extraordinarily complicated and difficult home
life. In addition, the financial situation is extremely strained,
and her parents cannot afford her wedding necessities.
We hope that the money we collected will help a kallah build
her bayis ne'eman.
Thank you.
The children of Room 9 at The HALB Lev Chana Preschool
We received a generous package from your remarkable
organization, and combined with the gifts we bought, were able
to make our friend a really beautiful shower. There are no words
to properly describe the kallah’s absolute joy at her surprise.
After opening her gifts and realizing what she had received, she
cried with happiness. I still get the chills when I picture her face
at that moment.
Your selfless chesed has ensured that a special girl who has had
such a difficult life received what every kallah should have, bli
tza’ar, bli busha – without pain, without shame. Such is the
power of gemilas chesed. May Hashem reward you and give
you lasting nechoma.
A Kallah’s Friend
YAD BATYA
BATYA L’KALLAH
L’KALLAH HAS
HAS
YAD
PROVIDED THOUSANDS
THOUSANDS OF
OF
PROVIDED
NEEDY KALLAHS
KALLAHS WITH
WITH
NEEDY
ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
ITEMS
ESSENTIAL
YBLK is the only organization of its kind offering
assistance to all Jewish communities across the
North American continent and in Eretz Yisroel.
A package provides a kallah with 2 sets of pots,
china, Corelle dishes, cutlery, basic kitchen
appliances, quilts, pillows, linen, and towels of fine
quality and fashionable patterns.
YBLK annually distributes nearly 600 packages
throughout the United States and approximately
300 customized packages in Eretz Yisroel.
Each request is thoroughly screened and the
packages are delivered with the utmost discretion,
often as “matan b’seser”.
Generous suppliers enable YBLK to buy quality
merchandise at below wholesale prices, so that
each donated dollar buys twice as much.
DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY FRANKLIN PRINTING - 718-258-8588
YBLK has no paid staff whatsoever. All office work,
fundraising, packaging and deliveries are done by
volunteers.
Visit us on the web at: www.YADBATYA.org
Or contact us by email: [email protected]
Reserve the Date
Yad Batya Lakallah
Twentieth Galla Benefit and Auction
Tuesday, February 5th
Your chance to win
An Extravagant Pesach Vacation with THE CHEVRA
For the entire Yom Tov all inclusive for:
A family with 3 children or 4 adults in a room.
Generously donated by the: Kaminetzky Family
Many other spectacular prizes
To sponser a prize for our upcoming gala auction
please contact Batya Kahan at 917-318-7299
Or at [email protected]
Yad Batya L’kallah and Friends
extend special thanks to:
For their generosity of heart
On the many beautiful sheitels they donated to
YBLK auctions
Turn your family simcha into an opportunity to do a mitzvah!
ON THE OCCASION OF AN AUFRUF, BAR MITZVAH, SHABBOS BRIS, OR SHEVA BRACHOS
SIDDURIM/CHUMASHIM
SEPHARD/ASHKENAZ
ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT FOR YOUR SIMCHA
YBLK WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A HEARTFELT THANKS TO MRS. STERN AND MRS. ELEFANT FOR FOR
THE VITAL SERVICE THAT THEY PROVIDE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
ALL PROCEEDS TO YAD BATYA L’KALLAH
Call: Mrs. Stern: 718-258-7060 / Mrs. Elefant: 516-371-0160
Established in memory of BATYA RACHEL (ZAKHEIM) BRECHER, v’’gh’’b ohhvez ;xuh van ’r ,c wv’’g rgfgrc kjr vh,c ,nab hukhgk sxub