Just a little over two years ago, Chaim V'Chessed was only a brainstorm. Rabbanim and askanim dreamed of an organization that could connect English speakers with help in every aspect of life. It was a … [Read more...] about Two Years, 15,000 Cases
Recent Stories
The Knesset, June 2017
At a wide-ranging meeting with MK Yaakov Asher (left), Rabbi Paysach Freedman brought up numerous bureaucratic concerns relating to foreign citizens living in Israel. MK Asher was eager to help, and … [Read more...] about The Knesset, June 2017
Jerusalem Visa Department Hours Update
Effective immediately, the Interior Ministry on Shlomzion Hamalka Street is issuing visas without appointments between 8 am-9 am only. Additionally, the Interior Ministry in Jerusalem's Har Choma … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Visa Department Hours Update
Breaking 1,000!
One and a half years ago, we celebrated a Chaim V'Chessed milestone: completing our 1,000th case. Today we celebrate reaching that number again - this time in a single month! … [Read more...] about Breaking 1,000!
Breaking Down Brick Walls: A Mother Speaks
I have been raising my family in Eretz Yisroel for 17 years, and I’ve had several of my children evaluated for all sorts of therapies – OT, PT, speech, you name it. When I was told my four-year-old … [Read more...] about Breaking Down Brick Walls: A Mother Speaks
Help Us … Help Others! Pesach to Shavuos Campaign
It's been less than two years since Chaim V'Chessed has opened its doors, and already we have handled nearly 10,000 cases. This once-a-year fundraising campaign will enable us to keep doing our … [Read more...] about Help Us … Help Others! Pesach to Shavuos Campaign
Info-On-Demand: Info You Need, When You Need It!
When the English-speaking community has a need, Chaim V'Chessed aims to fill it. That's how Info-On-Demand was born. Call our 072-CHESSED hotline, press pound, and you'll hear all about it. … [Read more...] about Info-On-Demand: Info You Need, When You Need It!
Real People, Real Feedback
By now, most of our readers know Chaim V'Chessed. You know who we are, how we help and what we do. But really, who we are is secondary. The most important part of Chaim V'Chessed is you. With the … [Read more...] about Real People, Real Feedback
Dear Chaim V’Chessed staff,
We are very grateful for your invaluable help these past few months! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to take care of a lot of bureaucratic things very quickly. We couldn't have done it without … [Read more...] about Dear Chaim V’Chessed staff,
What’s Going On At Chaim V’Chessed?
These days, Chaim V'Chessed has been growing at phenomenal speed. From our expanded medical services staff to the influx of phone calls and emails we receive each day, from our new contacts and … [Read more...] about What’s Going On At Chaim V’Chessed?