Letters of Appreciation - Tishrei 5772
admin October 24th, 2011
I am in PT school for the last 2 years with a guy named M_____. I know he lost his father but today he really opened up to me and another guy. He told me that when his father died, as a 17 year old bochur, he was in charge of the house. He said, without calling anyone, AHH sent $4k check right after his father died (w/o life insurance because he had diabetus). He was forced to work in a warehouse to keep the family afloat (asking for advances for his paycheck many times). He said one month they had about $2900 in rent and bills they owed and he had no way of paying it. He told me another $3000 check from AHH came in the mail that week and they were ok. He says how he had countless stories of not having money and then somehow, things worked out. But I was just taken aback that a good friend of mine, that is now just another regular married guy in my class, is someone that has benefited from this tzedaka. It was also amazing chizuk to hear a story of hashgacha pratis of how you sent him the check at the exact moments he needed it.
Yasher koach and may hashem give you the funds needed to continue your amazing work.
A_____ ________
6th Annual BBQ in the Five Towns Jewish Times
admin September 16th, 2011
Reaching Out With A Helping Hand
BY ROCHELLE MARUCH MILLER of the Five Towns Jewish Times
Since its inception, Avigdor’s Helping Hand has been picking up the pieces, rebuilding shattered lives one at a time. A chesed organization like no other, Avigdor’s Helping Hand is a disaster relief fund; its essence is to
be there immediately during those first moments, rendering succor and financial support. Through its wedding program, the organization provides much needed financial assistance to orphans who are approaching the major positive event of getting married. But all too often, what should be the most joyous time of their young lives is marred by poverty and distress. With the absence of one or both parents, this poverty is compounded. Avigdor’s Helping Hand provides funds to qualified yesomim, thereby alleviating the unfortunate anxiety that can distress their happy lives. Continue Reading »
Great Success for Avigdor’s Helping Hand 6th Annual Labor Day BBQ
admin September 7th, 2011
Avigdor’s Helping Hand (AHH), a charitable organization that was formed six years ago by the family and friends of Avigdor Glaser, z”l, after his untimely petira at the age of 30, hosted its six annual Labor Day barbecue on Monday, September 5. The proceeds benefit families who have recently suffered the loss of a primary wage earner, and orphans who plan to get married but do not have the resources to make a wedding.
Unfortunately, we hear of many young people who pass away leaving their spouse and children to deal with the painful loss as well as a precarious financial situation. AHH was formed with one overall question in mind: “How can we ease the suffering of these families?”
It is with this goal that AHH has set off on a mission to provide immediate financial relief as well as non-financial support to families who have sustained the loss of their primary breadwinner. They have also embarked on a mission to make sure that young couples without parents will have a beautiful wedding day. Very often, this happiest of times can be marred by the lack of sufficient funds.
In the six year, AHH has donated over $ 2.2 Million to more than 86 families and helping 356 orphaned couples made a wedding and ZERO overhead.
All those who knew Avigdor Glaser, z”l, remember his embracing smile and caring wit, which were just a small part of the overall ben Torah that he personified. He was a devoted family man who was adored by his wife and three young children, and beloved by his parents and siblings. Blessed with the ability to excel at many endeavors, Avigdor, began to succeed in his limud haTorah during high school at the Yeshiva of Far Rockaway, continued to grow at Merkaz HaTorah in Yerushalayim, and then at Ohr HaChaim in Kew Gardens Hills. Bright, yet unassuming, Avigdor was a successful bankruptcy attorney at a Manhattan law firm. This meaningful charity that carries his name, memorializes Avigdor’s valuable life.
The community joined together to support the work of AHH this Labor Day at this gala barbecue, which was be held at 72 Murial Avenue, Lawrence, L.I. The benefit will feature the Aaron Teitelbaum Symphonic Ensemble featuring the New York Virtuoso Soloists conducted by Yisroel Lamm and was be catered by Michael Schick.
Source: thefivetowns.info
Letters of Appreciation - Elul 5771
admin September 7th, 2011
Dear Mr. Glaser,
My daughter got married last night:) It was a beautiful and special simcha, as you can imagine.
I wanted to say to you and all of the volunteers , once again, a major thank you for all of your help.
Thank you:) Thank you:)
Wishing you all a K’sivah V’chasima Tovah. A year that is filled with good health, parnassah tovah, nachas from all of your loved ones and shefa brachos. May you always surround yourselves with smachos.
With much appreciation,
________ ________
Dear Mr. Glaser,
Thank you SO much! I am so grateful to you and to your organization. May HaKodesh Boruch Hu bring you, the other volunteers, donors, and families only mazal and brocha ’till 120!
Kesiva Vachasima Tova!
E____ ________
Letters of Appreciation - Av 5771
admin August 15th, 2011
Good Morning Rabbi Eisenberger:
On behalf of my brother in law Mr. ________ and his family, and on behalf of myself and my family, we would like to thank you and AHH for the great chesed you showed this Kalleh, It will put a smile on her face when she walks down to the chupa even though her mother A”H wont be (physically) by her side.
By Helping this family you made it easier for them to enjoy the wedding to the fullest. May the almighty reward you and all the members of AHH,with brochos and yeshios that you so rightfully deserve.
Tisku Lemitzvos.
J________ ________
Letter of Appreciation - Sivan 5771
admin June 14th, 2011
B”H
WOW Thank you soooo much!!!! Baruch Hashem!!!!
Such A brocha- IYH I hope to be able to help the organisation one day!
Thank you again so much!!!!
May Hashem always shower down brochos עד בלי די to you and your family.
D______
To whom this may concern,
My name is ___ ______ and I am a proud recipient of AHH’s kindness and generosity. To most people to use the word proud in the context of receiving “charity” would be an inherent contradiction. I agree with those people. What they don’t understand though is that the manner in which AHH was set up and the way they go about accomplishing their goals is the farthest thing from “charity”. If someone from your family was going through a rough patch in their lives and you offered to help them, financially or emotionally, no one in their right mind would call that charity. The recipient of that assistance understands that this was given out of love and comes with no conditions, expectations, or reciprocation. This is what AHH has built. AHH gives themselves over, as a family would, to people that have gone through some of the worst experiences that no one should ever have to experience. The support that AHH lends to us is done with the utmost sensitivity, compassion, empathy, and passion. And in my opinion what speaks to the integrity of AHH is the fact that you don’t see advertisements everywhere proclaiming the good work you do and that sort. You are just there to help and then walk away quietly without pomp or fanfare. That means so much to me and it is beyond comprehension.
A simple thank you for the kindness that you have shown seems inadequate but unfortunately we are bound to the simple words that we were given to express our gratitude. I remember a quick story that a doctor that I am close with once told me. He went to a conference that he was invited to for a drug that he was recently introduced to and to discuss how the medication was received by his patients. The speaker before him spoke for over two hours and completely lost the audience. The doctor told me that if he were in the audience he would probably not want to hear another speaker either so what was he supposed to say? He got up and said the following “This medication works. Your patients won’t call you up in the middle of the night complaining. It is fantastic. Thank you for your time” and he sat down. He received a standing ovation.
Gentleman – what AHH does works. It is a fantastic organization and I appreciate everything you have done for me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
A__
To all of the amazing people who are working for Avigdor’s Helping Hand, ad meah v’esrim shanna
I wanted to say a really big thank you and a yashar koach for the major assistance that you gave me.
Three years ago, my husband passed away. It was a total shock to us. Four years before that he had a stroke but b’chasdei HaShem it did not effect his speech and he was able to walk beautifully and continue his Torah learning which he loved so very much. But one Shabbos, in the middle of June, we went to the hospital and on Wed, early in the morning he passed away. A person is never prepared to say good bye, even when a loved one is sick. And he was not. He was fine. To our complete shock, he needed to have an open heart surgery. He came out of it. We were talking and he even sat up in bed. They removed his breathing tube and mentally I was already bringing him home, trying to figure out which agency I should call to have a nurse who could come by everyday for a quick visit to monitor his recovery and take his vital signs. Well, it was not to be. We were devastated. Heart broken. The past three years have been difficult.
Three and a half months ago, my daughter became a kallah. I am sure you can imagine the simcha. I was told to contact you and right away I applied for financial assistance. Your assistance was quick to come and it was done with utmost respect and sensitivity. Thank you. Thank you. I was able to purchase the necessary items that my daughter needed with menucha. I want to say a big thank you for all that you do. For all the time and the effort and the koach that I know you put into each situation. My bracha to you is that HaShem should bless you and your families with all that is good. Health, nachas, shalom and Parnassa until 120 and may sasson v’simcha always come your way.Mazal Tov.
D_________
Audio of Monsey Breakfast
admin June 14th, 2011
Introduction: Eli Glaser
Divrei Chizuk: HaRav Noach Isaac Olebaum
Letter of Appreciation - Shevat 5771
admin January 26th, 2011
Dear Mr. Glaser:
I am in receipt of your generous check in the amount of $2,800 following the petirah of my husband, Rabbi ______ ______, a’h. I am so very grateful to you and your entire committee for this assistance in
this very trying time.Our daughter, ______, will be getting married Rosh Chodesh Nissan, IY’H and this will be so helpful in assuring that she has a beautiful wedding. You are doing such a tremendous mitzvah
in helping people in my situation trying to cope and hold their heads up during such a catastrophic event.May you be blessed many times over for your generous assistance.
Yours truly,
Mrs. ______ ______
Letter of Appreciation - Kiselv 5771
admin November 15th, 2010
I really have no words to thank you guys, may Hashem repay each and everyone of you.
Your amazing organization has helped us so much in the past….we are looking forward to the time when iy’h we will be able to repay you for all you have done for us.
Thanks a million,
M_____
To the team at Avigdor’s Helping:
I want to express my most sincere gratitude and appreciation for the funds you raised for our Kallah and Chosson. I have to also express a sincere Thank you to Mr. Shmuly Glazer who was in charge of our case. I know he spent a lot of time and effort on it. I also have to express a sincere Thank You to the Abeshter for putting people like you into
this world.It must have taken a lot of hard work, persistence and year shemaim to do what you did, as I know you are working people and take the time you have available at work and family life to devote to others. Not one person gets paid in your organization as it is done through volunteers and happiness. Whenever I spoke to a volunteer I was always greeted with a “what can we do for you” and “please give us the opportunity to serve you” attitude. I never felt like they were doing me a favor just the opposite, they made me feel like I was doing them a favor.
With the funds that we received we were able to purchase a Shtrimal, Shabbos and weekday Tallis and Teffilin for the chasson, items we would never have been able to afford on our own. Now the chasson and Kallah can start their marriage with happiness and the chasson can daven and walk on Shabbos with pride.
To the best of my knowledge there are no other organizations like Avigdors Helping Hands who help orphans and Gerrim. There should be more like you. You truly change lives.
With sincere graditude,
Doniel and Rivka Goldstein
Letter of Appreciation - Cheshvan 5771
admin October 27th, 2010
Hi It’s Chanie weinberg. I’m the one who called you for the wedding being arranged by Rabbi and Reb Moskowitz of Monsey for an orphan. If you recall I had learned about your organization from an article in the yated and then I asked around…then called you. I cannot believe the story that Reb Moskowitz just told me. I gave them the forms that you emailed me and I’ve been pushing her to fill them out. Turns out that you (whoever runs this organization) actually knew the mother A”H and shared such difficult times.. I’m completely blown away by the hashgacha pratis that I saw this article in the first place. Your work is tremendous.May you have a life of simcha, nachas and only bracha .
Chanie W.
Audio of Monsey Parlor Meeting
admin August 31st, 2010
Introduction: Mr. Eli Glaser
Divrei Chizuk: Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman
Divrei Chizuk: Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman
Letter of Appreciation - Elul 5770
admin August 18th, 2010
Dear Avigdor’s Helping Hand,
We simply have no words to express how much we appreciate your support to us during our hardest time.
When tragedy struck and our dear Tatty was taken from us, we were in shock, at a loss, with no where to turn.
Then a friend told us about Avigdor’s Helping Hand.
Your organization has simply been unreal. So menthchlich, prompt, generous, courteous and understanding!
Each time we received your contribution, it warmed our hearts. It reminded us that we were not alone.
In the zchus of all the endless gmilas chasadim you are doing for klal yisrael, may Hashem shower you with an abundance of brochos, revealed good and only happy times for you and yours.
With admiration, appreciation and blessings for a ksiva v’chasima Tova.
The T_____ Family
Once again, thank you so much for all you have done for us. We will be forever greatful.
Dear Mr. Glaser,
Firstly, I would like to thank you so much for your concern and help in making my son’s chasana possible, two weeks ago, with your organization’s kind gift. I will never be able to thank you enough for
the true simcha and nachas I felt that day. Again, I appreciate everything that you and your volunteer staff does.May HKB”H bentch all of you for all the chessed you do.
Chasiva v’hasema tova,
M.P.
To the special volunteers at Avigdor’s Helping Hand:
I can only imagine how hard you work, but I wanted you to know how much your monies meant to me. My son got married a short time ago and it was such a joyous affair.
When he was 7 and his sister 5 years old, I was left alone to bring them up. In general, the help and support from my local community made a huge difference to the adult you see today. Although with Hashem’s help I always worked, it still was hard to meet all the expenses. Breaks on tuition, monies coming in to help send to summer camps, and some adult friendships, all helped to mold the person who married a very special, sweet, and frum Bas Yisroel.
Your support allowed me to hold my head up high and be a complete part of the Simcha. May all of you who give of your time and money, have much Nachas and Simchas in your own lives.
A grateful Parent
Dear Reb Eli and all at Avigdors Helping Hand:
Thank you so much for your very generous gift to help with the wedding expenses for …… About five and a half years ago a girl met with me in my office regarding a terrible situation she was experiencing and after a consultation with a professional / therapist it was clear that she had to find a new home for herself. My wife and I decided that our home was her home and baruch hashem she has been with us as part of our mishpacha since then, while maintaining a respectful relationship with her family. Unfortunatly last year Pesach her father passed away leaving the mishpacha with lots of debt but again with kochos from above she got back to her self, continued to try her best to function as a pre school teacher, and then, baruch hashem, came her moment she was waiting for 26 years she met a wonderful yeshiva boy and got engaged, but with this great simcha came the worry “mayayin yavo ezri” how are we going to pay for this happy moment and as the pasuk continues “ezri mayim hashem” you are hashems shluchim to help make this chasuna a reality, words can not describe how greatful we are for your true unconditional ahavas yisrael may hashem repay you with all bracha materially and spiritually vchol mi sheoskim btzarchei tzbur beemuna ……… and may your acts of chesed bring about to all of klal yisroel a ksiva vachasima tova a shnas geula
With respect and admiration,
Rabbi Shneur Z. Wolowik
Chabad of the 5 Towns
Letter of Appreciation - Av 5770
admin August 10th, 2010
August 08 2010
Avigdors Helping Hand
With tears of joy and a heart overflowing with gratitude, I write these words.
For parents family and siblings, it is the greatest of joys to anticipate the Simcha of a wedding. But when alongside this blessing comes the sad reality of a missing parent, it is like a gaping hole no one can fill. And then there is the financial burden that may come along with this trauma. A life story of juggling enormous medical expenses that has left the family financially drained and depleted.
And in this bleak situation we set out to anticpate our upcoming Simcha. That is until we encountered the wondrous support of Avigdors Helping Hand.
You have come through in our darkest of moments to show us the light before the end of the tunnel. You have thus cared enough to truly make a difference, one that alleviated much of the untold pain. With devotion, and with a personal humane touch, you have been there for us in a way far beyond the call of simple financial assistance. This is kindness in the most pure and noble form.
May Hashem bless you with health, happiness, and a truly fulfilling life and may you merit to always be the benefactor contributing only on happy occasions.
Sincerely,C.R.