UPDATE

An update on the family I posted about here, as received by e-mail:

1. The community has sent an overwhelming amount of clothing and linen. All needs in that area are covered. To quote Rebbetzin Ilanit reuven, " Mi k'amcha Yisrael, people have been bringing baskets of supplies like the bikkurim that were brought in the Beit Hamikdash!"

2. The JCC of the Rockaways announced that the Met Council on Jewish Poverty will be able to cover the replacement of all furniture lost in the fire through an emergency grant they have for such instances.

3. The family still needs funds to cover the expenses of the family while the father recovers from his burns and injuries. He is in sales and can only go back to work on a limited basis for the next couple of months. We are looking for another $25-$30,000 right now to tide them over until the father fully returns to work. Once we have collected what is needed, we will inform the public.

All I can say is Tizku L'Mitzvot! The response has been unbelievable and the family has been given much needed chizuk through this difficult ordeal.

Again checks can be sent to:

Bayswater Neighbors Fund (tax deductible 501c.3)

c/o Richard Altabe

637 Meehan Ave

Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Thanks again,

Richard Altabe

Please give as generously as you can.