OHEL Continues to Further Open Minds and Doors

in the Newly Opened OHEL Jaffa Family Campus in Flatbush

OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services was pleased to invite the community to the official Grand Opening Celebration of the new OHEL Jaffa Family Campus, a Center of Excellence, located at 1268 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230. 

On Sunday, September 16th, 2018 community leaders, benefactors, elected officials, members of the Board of Directors and the general public were invited to tour OHEL’s new campus and to learn more of the plethora of services available to the general community. Today OHEL serves 11,042 people throughout New York City, Nassau County and Northern New Jersey.  

Guests were welcomed at the Tess Kaylie Entrance and escorted throughout the Campus, speaking with staff who provide information on services including Mental Health, Trauma, Elder Care and more. Donors were also able to affix their Mezuzot near their plaques and mark their contribution in such a meaningful way before Yom Kippur. 

Jewish broadcasting personality Nachum Segal greeted the guests and introduced OHEL’s Co-Presidents Moishe Hellman and Mel Zachter with warm welcomes. Jack Jaffa, Campaign Chair, introduced his father, Rabbi Burton Jaffa, to share more inspiration. OHEL was also able to thank many of the elected officials who were vital in the planning, financing, and construction of the OHEL Jaffa Family Campus, including Councilmembers Chaim Deutsch, Kalman Yeger, and Matthew Eugene who each spoke briefly on the essential role OHEL plays in the community. Former Councilman David Greenfield was also acknowledged for his important role in securing funds for the new campus. 

Jay Kestenbaum, OHEL’s Vice President, described OHEL’s response to the community’s ever-increasing diversity of challenges. Importantly, the new campus enables OHEL to better serve individuals and families by consolidating many of OHEL’s programs and services under one roof. 

The New OHEL Jaffa Family Campus delivers a holistic care solution through a Center of Excellence, providing services in the three key areas of Mental Health Services, Developmental Disability Services, and Medical Services. 

The Irving and Miriam Langer Center for Developmental Disabilities provides a full range of pioneering outpatient, day habilitation and residential services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. The Rabbi Harry and Dr. Elizabeth Rieder Center for Mental Health Services meets the behavioral needs of everyday individuals and mental health needs of those with a mental illness. The Ganger Family Medical Center will deliver superior primary care and pediatric medical services to the general community. Opening shortly after Succot the medical center will be open six days a week and Saturday nights. 

With expanded programs in elder care, treating anxiety, and respite for families with Autism, the new OHEL Jaffa Family Campus is an important new venue for elevating lives every day, and we look forward to welcoming you into our new home. 

There are still several dedication opportunities available at the OHEL Jaffa Family Campus where you can be a partner in providing vital support for the programs and services OHEL provides. 

For more information on these opportunities, or to visit the new OHEL Jaffa Family Campus we invite you to contact Robert Katz, OHEL’s Chief Development Officer at Robert_Katz@ohelfamily.org.