EVENTS
Sunday May 18th, 2008, 9:30am – 1:30pm Lander College, Kew Garden Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. It is also one of the most misunderstood. OHEL Bais Ezra invites the community to a groundbreaking awareness seminar that will include: • Keynote address from Susan Senator, noted author • Insightful video • Interactive sessions with autism specialists • And much more There is NO FEE for the seminar, but pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, please call 718-686-3283. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Made possible by a generous grant through the efforts of Councilman David Weprin. 
ADHD: MEETING THE CHALLENGE 
Sunday, June 15, 2008 Join the us for the OHEL BIKE-A-THON coming in June. Have Fun and Help a Child with Disabilities Go to Camp! CHOICE OF 10, 25 OR 50 MILE ROUTES. For more information, or to become a sponsor, call 718-972-9338 or email OHEL Bikeathon@ohelfamily.org. Online Rider Registration for Bike-A-Thon Now Available! 
Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Inwood Club Proceeds of the tournament are earmarked for the thousands of children and families of OHEL helped in seven core services: HOUSING • FOSTER CARE • OUTPATIENT COUNSELING • AT-HOME SERVICES • SCHOOL BASED SERVICES • ABUSE SERVICES • SUMMER CAMP FULL BREAKFAST • LUNCH/REFRESHMENTS ALL DAY COCKTAIL HOUR/DINNER • AWARDS RAFFLES, GREAT PRIZES, AND GIVEAWAYS For more information Call: (718) 972-9338 or Email: golf@ohelfamily.org 
Saturday, August 16th, 2008 - 9:00pm · Berman Sanctuary Followed by a Reception in the Edelstein Hall of the Kaylie Center
OHEL Children’s Home & Family Services presents
The Beauty of Contemporary Chassidic Music featuring Shloime Dachs • Gershon Veroba • Yehuda Green Music by the Shloime Dachs Orchestra Experience the exciting cutting edge of contemporary Chassidic Music with Shloime Dachs, one of the best-selling artists in today’s Jewish music scene. Shloime exploded onto the Jewish music scene ten years ago with a brilliant debut album “One Day At A Time.” It became one of the fastest selling recordings by a new star in recent memory. Since then, his magical voice has entertained and dazzled thousands of listeners throughout the world. He leads the Shloime Dachs Orchestra, which has performed widely and to great acclaim. Twelve years ago, Shloime became the cantor at the Bialoystoker Synagogue in the East Side and went on to become the cantor at the Great Neck Synagogue for the High Holy Days, where he has served for the last 10 years. |
NEWSOHEL's Child Center Plus Program
The Stigma of Illness, The Illness of Stigma
By: David Mandel (Published in the February 13, 2008 issue of the Hamodia magazine) How does the Orthodox Jewish community view disabilities? How much do we marginalize people with mental illness and developmental disabilities through the prism of stigma? Has the stigma of disabilities lessened or worsened in recent years? Binah Magazine features Ohel
Binah Magazine features Yossie and Goldie Simonds and OHEL discussing their experiences with mental illness and marriage.
Mishpacha Magazine features OHEL
Mishpacha Magazine features OHEL in its most recent Chessed Supplement.
Commissioner Carrion Visits OHEL
 Commissioner Gladys Carrion of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) recently visited OHEL and met with staff and board members to learn more about OHEL's programs and discuss new ways in which OHEL and OCFS can work together. Commissioner Carrion was presented with a moving letter written by a foster child regarding his experiences in OHEL's foster care program and his subsequent adoption. OHEL was recently awarded a grant from OCFS to develop a new Family Case Management program. OHEL looks forward to a continued relationship with the Commissioner and everyone at OCFS.
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MOVIES Domestic Abuse: A Victim's JourneyLearn about the reality of domestic violence from the victims of abuse. |
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