(Courtesy of Chai Lifeline) As Jews around the world face a period of fear and darkness, Chai Lifeline announces the launch of its annual Chanukah toy drive, which will distribute more than 50,000 gifts to children living with serious illness across the globe. This year, Chai Lifeline will also be making a special effort to support and deliver joy to families in Israel doubly impacted by illness and the ongoing war.
Gift lists for each family are carefully curated to meet the specific needs or interests of the child who will receive them. Amazon wish lists are available online for those wishing to contribute towards the toy drive. Local stores and schools across the country will also serve as drop-off points. For some families, the gifts get delivered to their homes or directly to hospital rooms, while others will receive their gifts at local Chai Lifeline Chanukah parties and events in the coming days and weeks.
“This year, more than ever before, we are all in need of light,” said Rabbi Simcha Scholar, CEO of Chai Lifeline. “The children and families of Chai Lifeline in Israel and abroad are facing unprecedented challenges. Our goal is to provide them with a beacon of hope during these dark and difficult times.”
To order a Chanukah gift for a Chai Lifeline family, visit www.chailifeline.org/toys or email [email protected] to get involved.
