Rabbi Seth Mandell and his wife Sherri established a foundation to help Israeli
families cope with the grief and aftermath resulting from Israeli terrorist
murders. Rabbi Mandell will be joining the members of our community at the home
of Helena and Jay Rubin, 80 Willow Road, Woodsburgh, on Monday evening February
10, 2003. The program will commence at 8:00 PM.
As you will recall, the Mandell's son, Koby, a thirteen-year-old Israeli-
American, was murdered just 100 yards from his home in Tekoah, on May 8th
2001. In response, Seth and Sherri created the Koby Mandell Foundation which
teaches others to use life's tragedies and adversities to live meaningful and
healthy lives.
Their approach has already had a profound impact on families, mothers, teens,
and youngsters, all of whom unfortunately share the common bond of having lost
a family member to terrorism.
The Mandells have implemented several cutting edge programs including Camp Koby
and Yosef, The Mother's Healing Retreat, and a Teen Adventure Program.
This year the Foundation intends to add several additional programs including a
summer camp specifically for those who have been injured during a terrorist
incident.
At a time when we American Jews feel the pain of our Israeli brothers and
sisters, we have the opportunity to respond. Your presence and your generosity
will be deeply appreciated.
We look forward to personally greeting you on February 10. Please let us know
that you will be attending by calling Helena and Jay at (516) 569-7636, or by
emailing Fran Hirmes at fhirmes@....
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Helena and Jay Rubin
Fran Hirmes
Fran and Steven Hoffman
