Weather: A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds. High near 55F
- 33 new covid cases in Lakewood totals 12988/282
-Satmar Rebbe Rav Aron shlita was in Lakewood today at a hanochas even hapina at the new Mikvah at the Satmar Shul under construction onE Kennedy blvd
-As of 8 pm the Fire now over 50% contained per forest fire service. Still VERY windy, presenting a big challenge. Fire is 160 acres in Lakewood and Brick Twps. (6abc)
-BDE: Petira of Reb Yankel Furst z”l of Boro park known as Yankel Mechiten HERE
-Massive brush fire in Lakewood's industrial park fire has spread to nearby commercial buildings at the area of Airport road rt 70 and the GSP
- His Place Collections a new shop for the gentleman seeking sophisticated and elegant clothes-buying experience. now open at 939 River avenue Lakewood at the Chateau grand plaza
-Today is the Yartzeit of Harav Elya Svei Zatzal The Philadelphia Rosh Yeshiva. The yeshiva asked Talmidim to dedicate their learning today liluy nishmaso מוה''ר אלי' בן הרב שמואל לייב
- Today marks the 7th yartzeit of the 7 Sassoon Children A""H who died in a house fire on Shabbos Rosh chodesh.
-Stimulus check payments: Chase and Wells Fargo issue statements that stimulus payments will be available as soon as Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Bank of America has not issued a statement regarding when they will process the payments. Customers are upset at the banks for not releasing the payments which were already sent to them by the IRS
-Roshei yeshiva and roshei mesivta met to discuss the effect of Marijuana legalization in NJ, how to protect yeshiva boys and what rules to put in place to prevent access to it.
-Lutzk B"M presents Men's and Boys Yom Tov clothing sale tomorrow Rosh chodesh at Lutzk simcha hall wool suits $125 Polyester suits $85 Shoes $30- $100 12:00pm-11:00 pm 520 New Egypt
- Seasons First-time shoppers: Get $10 off your Pesach order of $125 or more online ordering
-In an interview with the TVOL, Bikur Cholim of Lakewood says when asked if there is currently an uptick of covid cases in Lakewood? response: Absolutely. The current hospitalization rate is 5 percent of what it was during the height of the storm but it has definitely been going up in recent weeks.
Q .Are expectant women at such a high risk? A. They are definitely at a higher risk at this point in recent weeks we have come across hundreds of cases that resulted in miscarriages and sometimes deaths of young mothers themselves
When Bikur Cholim has time in between interviews, they should actually stock the rooms in the hospitals like they claim to. Or tell everyone publicly that there is no food in the hospitals, and they should bring their own.
ReplyDeletePlease don't badmouth bikur cholim, they literally saved thousands of people's lives and are the most amazing organization.
DeleteOne thing not missing from the hospitals is food
DeleteThe food was sent to Texas
DeleteWhat a bitter life you must have to come up with a nasty comment on Bikur Cholim.
DeleteBut I’m happy for you that you obviously never needed them and you were not able to see the amazing mesiras nefesh and dedication that that have for each and every individual.
Disgusting comment. Thank bikur cholim for having a room. Ty for stocking it when they can. Did you offer to help?
DeleteIs there anyone who would like to start a gofundme for this parasite.
DeleteNobody needs to provide me with food. But they should stop telling people that there is food when there isn't.
DeleteBikur Cholim in NY is amazing, in Lakewood it may also be. They may save lives with treatments. But they do not provide food. If you need to go to hospital, do not rely on them, because it is quite common for them not to have.
Anon 11:41 - Why do Bikur Cholim need a room? What do I gain from them having a room if there isn't basic food there on Shabbos?
DeleteI love all these whining answers. If Bikur Cholim keep hearing the words 'amaaaaaaaazing', they have no reason to up their game. It is these comments that will actually get you bunch of parasites something to eat when they are stuck in hospital.
Please post your hebrew name as well as your mother's hebrew name.
DeleteSorry to hear there is no food where you are. If you tell me where you are, I will work on getting food there promptly.
DeleteInstead of ganging up on him - listen to him.
DeleteNo one is saying Bikur Cholim is not a wonderful organization but - yes - more attention needs to be paid to hospital pantries.
And I say that from personal experiences.
Wow. Your comment REEKS of entitlement
ReplyDeleteOf course there is food. On weekdays, when you could theoretically go yourself and get your own food. Then there is an abundance of food.
ReplyDeleteBut on Shabbos, when people cannot bring food or even Kidush with them, you are quite likely to be stuck with stale bagels or less.
This needs to be publicized, let Bikur Cholim answer if they want. But they need to answer publicly, not through interviews of how amazing they are.
1. Is there Kiddush available in all wards over the whole Shabbos? For those that came in during Shabbos and have a long labor, as well as those who came in before?
2. Is there Lechem Mishna available for someone who arrived during Shabbos and could not bring any along?
3. Are there any Seforim available for people to use? Not a lost and found from what others lost, but a Shas, Mishnayos, Chumash and Halacha as a bare minimum for those who cannot carry on Shabbos?
4. Will there be hand Matzos available for people on Pesach?
5. Will there be the food that people customarily eat on Pesach available for those who are stuck?
You are all right, nobody is owed any food by anyone. But an organization that raises money claiming that they give food, an organization that tells people that they don't need to bring anything, because they have it covered, owes it to the town to have the basic minimum that they need, which is Kidush and Lechem Mishna, at ALL HOURS OF SHABBOS. Because emergencies do not follow schedules.
Otherwise, they should close down, and let someone else take over. I am sure that the Chassidim who moved to town will be happy to take it over, NY style.
If you care so much, just call bikur cholim. What's the purpose of posting here?
ReplyDeleteNot sure what everyone here is talking about. I’ve benefited many times in various hospitals from well stocked Bikur Cholim rooms. If you think there is an issue, call them and volunteer to help or donate something instead of posting negative posts on a blog
ReplyDeleteI was at Monmouth And Freindship house in NYC they were fully stocked with food by Bikur Cholim. Maybe you came at at a bad week and food ran out
ReplyDeleteI ended up in hospital on Pesach via Hatzola. Not only was there plenty of food but there was tons of hand matza, grape juice, nosh, snacks and everything else you care to name. Thank you Bikur Cholim for everything that you do.
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