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In times of crisis, community kindness makes all the difference
To follow up on last month’s article “Displaced by fire, Squirrel Hill woman finds strength in faith and community” (Sept. 19), another Jewish community member has been significantly helped by the ongoing and significant generosity of individuals and nonprofits among us. In the midst of the High Holidays, a very ill woman was about to become homeless. The Jewish Assistance Fund and Howard Valinsky were heroic in their assistance to prevent this. Very quickly, and as a Jewish holiday was about to begin at sundown, the Jewish Assistance Fund approved funding for the woman’s move and a new assistive medical device. Howard Valinsky secured a residence despite significant barriers. His family and staff also assisted in the following days.
I cannot overstate the greatness of the mitzvot that were done to help a person in a time of crisis. This community is lucky to have generous sources of tzedakah and chesed in our midst. Sincere thanks to all of them.
Aviva Lubowsky
Pittsburgh
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