Friends and relatives grieve As the sad news has spread quickly about the tragic loss in Israel of Karen Levys children, local agencies and professionals have quickly, professionally, and sensitively extended the support that characterizes the ColumbusJewish community network. Families and individuals in need of counseling or grief services may contact Jewish Family Services or Zusman Hospice. Also, the Columbus Torah Academy, JCC, community Rabbis, with the support of the Jewish Federation of Columbus, are working closely with Karen, the childrens classmates and others to cope with this tragedy. The Federation is accepting donations to support costs associated with the childrens funerals and care for Karen, which should be directed to: Jewish Federation of Columbus Levy Family Fund 1175 College Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43209 614-237-7686 Gifts to enable the children to return home for proper burial should be directed to: Columbus Jewish Foundation Hebrew Burial Fund 1175 College Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43209 614-338-2365 The Columbus Jewish Foundation has made the first gift to the Hebrew Burial Fund from the estate of the late Dorothy Kahn. Mrs. Kahn, who passed away on January 1 this year, made a bequest provision to the Foundation for the deceased who are unable to repay the kindness, known in Hebrew as chesed shel emet - or the ultimate act of loving kindness. May the childrens bereaved mother, Karen Levy, be comforted among the mourners of Zion. Our hearts go out to her and her friends.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:01:01 +0000
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