RSS 2.0 FeedAugust 5, 2010, Bellmore Life
Giving Blood
The new Rabbi at Congregation Ohav Sholom makes a valuable contribution.
GIVING BLOOD: The Merrick-Bellmore Bikur Cholim, a local community service organization, held a blood drive last week at Congregation Ohav Sholom. The event was a success as more than 150 pints of blood were donated by Merrick and Bellmore residents. Above is Rabbi Ira Ebbin, the new rabbi of Congregation Ohav Sholom. He just joined the congregation two weeks ago and is already making a valuable contribution to the community. Thanks, Rabbi! Bikur Cholim (Hebrew for "visiting the sick") is an organization that consists of members of all synagogues in Merrick and Bellmore. Its purpose is to help patients and people in the community no matter what their religion or background. Some of its activities include contributions and volunteering at local soup kitchens, trips to nursing homes and hospitals and other activities to help the sick and elderly. For more information you can visit www.ohav.org.
