Bonsoir Rabbi Hetsroni, kol hakavod pour tout le bien que vous faites, votre équipe et vous.
Ils ont ramené le sourire sur le visage de ma mère. Elle est au St. Marys'.
Il y a 3 ans, vous etiez venu voir mon papa M. Salomon Revah z"l au JGH. Tizkou lemitzvot. Merci beaucoup. Shabbat Shalom!
BS’D
When our father/ father-in-law was in the hospital, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Hetsroni of Chabad Heart opened their house and their hearts to us. They invited us for all the meals and gave us a beautiful apartment so that we could be close by the hospital to spend time with our father/father-in-law during the Chagim and Shabbat. Rabbi & Mrs. Hetsroni are an inspiration in genuine chesed and compassion. Their dedication to hachnasat orchim was felt in every detail. We are immensely grateful for the warmth they showered upon us and wish them continued hatzlacha in everything they do.
Erev Shabbat, the 10th of Tevet—a fast day. At 3:13 PM, just over an hour before Shabbat, we received a call from a young man in his 20s. His wife was about to undergo emergency surgery at the hospital. He was fasting and worried about what he would eat after the fast ended.
Time was short, and stress was high. Shabbat would begin at 4:16 PM, leaving little time to prepare. But this is what Chabad Heart is here for—to step in with compassion and provide practical help when it’s needed most.
By the time Shabbat began, he had what he needed, and we were reminded again of the importance of being a lifeline for our community in their most vulnerable moments.
"When I first arrived in Canada with my wife and two daughters 18 years ago, I didn’t expect to find family right away, but that’s exactly what happened when I met Barak and Reut. From the very beginning, they welcomed us with open arms, and we’ve been connected ever since. Barak and Reut are kind and selfless people, always thinking of how they can help others, whether by opening their home to the community for holidays or offering support to those in need.
Five years ago, my wife passed away after a battle with illness, leaving me with five children. It was the hardest time of my life, but Barak and Reut never left my side. They helped me through every step of the process, from the burial to the mourning, and even offered guidance on how to talk to my kids. Barak cried with me, and Reut was there for my children, offering comfort and hope when we needed it most.
They are the kind of people who lift others, even while facing their own challenges. Their support gave me strength during the darkest time of my life, and through them, I’ve come to understand that even in moments of great loss, there is meaning and purpose.
I share this story not just to highlight the incredible impact Barak and Reut have had on my life, but to offer hope to others who may be facing similar situations. There are people like Barak and Reut who will stand by your side, offering a light at the end of the tunnel when you need it most."
A heartfelt request for support came in for a man who was enduring a particularly challenging time. Recently, he had a fall that resulted in four broken ribs, adding to his already serious health issues. This elderly widower, with no children, had been languishing in the Emergency Room for several days due to a lack of available beds in the wards. With his family overseas and few visitors, he was feeling the deep weight of isolation and distress.
Understanding his plight, his nephew reached out to Rabbi Barak from Chabad Heart, seeking comfort and companionship for his struggling relative. Chabad Heart stepped in to provide the warmth and reassurance he needed, embodying the true essence of community support.
In times of hardship, knowing that someone cares and is there for you can make all the difference. Through their compassionate support, Chabad Heart was able to offer a sense of belonging and hope during a difficult period.
