Sunday, February 22, 2026
Life-saving treatment needed today.
I feel helpless, because no mother should ever have to stand by and feel unable to save her child. 馃槩
My name is Chaya. And my son is Chaim Rafael — my whole world. 馃挃
Chaim Rafael was born with HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome), one of the most complex congenital heart conditions.
It means the left side of his heart didn’t develop properly, and from his very first days, his life has been a fight.
He has already been through a long series of treatments and surgeries in Israel.
So many procedures. So many hospital rooms. So many nights I didn’t sleep. 馃槩
People tell me, “Be strong.”
But I'm a mother... and I'm scared.
Because now the doctors told us clearly: Chaim Rafael needs another critical stage of treatment — and it must be done abroad. 馃挃
We were offered treatment in three different places: Vienna, Germany, and Boston.
And in all three places, the costs are extremely high.
And the truth is crushing: I don’t even have the ability to pay the deposit required to secure his treatment. 馃挃
That is why we are raising $300,000 — to cover the deposit, medical costs, specialist evaluations, travel, lodging near the hospital for an extended stay, medications, and the follow-up care he will need to recover.
Every day I look at my son and I try to smile for him… 馃槩
But inside, I’m terrified that time will run out. 馃挃
I’m begging you — please don’t let us face this alone. 馃槩
If you can donate, please donate. 馃挃
If you can’t donate right now, please share. 馃槩
Because for my son… every day matters. 馃挃
And every donation brings Chaim Rafael closer to the treatment that can keep him alive. 馃槩
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Menachem Halevi & Yeshivas Kochavei David
Illuminating hearts and minds from Yerushalayim's Old City, and inspiring lasting personal growth through a passionate Torah & Tefilla education
Rabbi Menachem (Halevi) Portnoy is the Rosh Yeshiva & Founder of Yeshivas Kochavei David In Yerushalayim’s old city. He will be in NY, Miami, LA & England over the coming 2 weeks, To book a Meeting for a potential student please WhatsApp +972546347733
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Spodik - Shia Gefen, Yoely Klein & Shaya Gross
Years later, the Spodik still carries significance, Judaism grows and flourishes, and we want to remember those bygone days — the joyful times when the light of our holy Rebbes, of blessed memory, illuminated the world.
The renowned singer Shia Gefen, together with Yoely Klein and Shaya Gross, have revitalized the old sacred saying, bringing it closer to this essence in the form of a beautiful new melody, now presented by the master producer Moshe Yakob.
Produced and Music by: Moshe Yacob
Song composed by: Shaya Gross
Sung and performed by: Shia Gefen, Shaya Gross & Yoely Klein
Mixed by: Yitzy Berry
Bucherish - Duvid Berger ft. Shulem Saa
'Bucherish' is a small window into the world of a young bucher, that's just starting Yeshiva.
That first chapter isn’t easy for everyone. The pressure, the changes, the questions, the ups and downs, this is something many bucherim go through. But when the connection to Hashem is there, even quietly, there’s always a way through. Not just to get by, but to truly appreciate and enjoy the yeshiva years.
This medley was performed live at the Stage of Life show, together with Shulem Saal, the Freilach Band, and the Shira Choir.
Mame Lushen - Lipa Schmeltzer & Chaim Horowitz
Performed live at the wedding of Yossi & Kylie Blumenfeld.
