Simchat Torah” continues long after the holiday ends
10.15.06
It’s become an annual tradition: Zichron Menachem children, together with their families, ZM volunteers and our Sherut Leumi girls were invited by the “Heichal Shlomo” management and by Mr. Eugene Gluck to celebrate a second round of Simchat Torah celebrations.
“Thou shalt rejoice on the Festival of Sukkot”
10.10.06
Dozens of ZM children and their families participated in traditional Simchat Beit HaShoeva celebrations together with ZM volunteers, friends and supporters.
New holiday decorations for children’s oncology ward at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem
10.06.06
Our talented, long-time volunteer Shira Gutentag has done it again! New breathtaking creations for the Jewish New Year holiday season have been hung from the hospital ward’s ceiling and windows: colorful apples and honey containers, as well as Sukkot greenery, just as if the children were at home and not in the hospital during the holiday season.
Health Minister’s Award for Volunteers
10.05.06
“The Health Minister’s Award for Outstanding Volunteers is conferred upon Zohar Halah for being a man of action, for his many years of volunteer activity and genuine help to children with cancer and their families in fighting the disease.”
“The Zichron Menachem parents also deserve some treats”
07.28.06
Within the framework of Zichron Menachem’s support groups for parents of children with cancer, we sometimes like to alter the “routine” of their regular meetings – this time at a Jerusalem restaurant.
“London is calling!”
07.26.06
With 48 previous camps already behind us, most people would agree that Zichron Menachem has much experience with running its Adventure Camps for kids with cancer. Once again we put all our know-how into our 49th camp, “Israel – London 2006”.
“Circle Jerusalem - and surround her!”
06.08.06
In honor of Jerusalem Day, Zichron Menachem rented a double-decker bus belonging to Egged’s 99 Bus Line, popular for its circular tours around Jerusalem.
New Parents Support Group formed in Petach Tikvah
05.29.06
Following repeated requests by parents of children with cancer in the greater Tel Aviv area, Zichron Menachem has expanded its activities to help them.
Hot - but cool - Lag Ba'Omer celebration!
05.20.06
To help amuse children with cancer who are currently confined to the hospital, Zichron Menachem brought to the pediatric oncology ward of the Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical Center an "electric bonfire" and a "Klezmer" band which entertained children who could not go outside to enjoy traditional Lag Ba'Omer festivities.
Hot - but cool - Lag Ba'Omer celebration!
05.20.06
To help amuse children with cancer who are currently confined to the hospital, Zichron Menachem brought to the pediatric oncology ward of the Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical Center an "electric bonfire" and a "Klezmer" band which entertained children who could not go outside to enjoy traditional Lag Ba'Omer festivities.
Leadership training and forging "team spirit" among our volunteers
05.09.06
In order to learn more about how to consolidate our crew of volunteers and enrich them as a working group, Zichron Menachem recently sent two groups of young volunteers to "Neot Kedumim" for a day of leadership training and development of interpersonal communications.
2006 Springtime Adventure Camp
04.11.06
Zichron Menachem's seasonal adventure camps have already become a well-known tradition for these brave children, and the spring camps are no exception to this rule.
Zichron Menachem kids go on outing to pick tomatoes at Kibbutz Beit Ha-Arava
03.21.06
For the second year in a row, Zichron Menachem children were invited by Yoav and Suzie Shalev – the parents of sweet little Noa who is under our care - to visit their kibbutz for the fun experience of picking cherry tomatoes in the local hot-houses.
“Purim with ZICHRON MENACHEM enabled us to forget … everything!”
03.16.06
Every year Zichron Menachem celebrates both days of Purim - both “regular” Purim and “Shushan” Purim, which is celebrated only in Jerusalem and other special places in Israel.
Hadassah Hospital’s Pediatrics Hemoncology Ward decorated for Purim festival by Zichron Menachem volunteers
03.08.06
Zichron Menachem volunteers recently turned the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital pediatrics hemoncology ward - used for children undergoing hematology and oncology treatments - into a colorful and happy setting in honor of the Purim holiday.
“When ‘Adar’ arrives, happiness increases!”
03.06.06
In honor of the Purim holiday, Zichron Menachem once again planned and sponsored its annual Purim party and carnival in “Binyanei Ha-Uma” - Jerusalem’s International Convention Center.
“Saturday night NON-fever” at Hadassah Hospital
03.04.06
In addition to our daily activities and programs at the Zichron Menachem Day Center in Jerusalem, we also have a very special weekly tradition. Every Saturday night, we make post-Sabbath “Melaveh Malka” parties for kids with cancer at the pediatric oncology ward of the Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Ohr’s most memorable Bar-Mitzvah celebration
03.03.06
A young Israeli boy named Ohr - whose name means “illumination” or “light” - arrived at the age of his Bar-Mitzvah in the darkness and shadow of having to cope with and fight cancer.
“Winter concert” given by children studying music at Zichron Menachem’s Day Center
03.03.06
In honor of the month of “Adar” - when joy is meant to increase during the time period highlighted by Purim - children participating in Zichron Menachem’s afternoon music lessons gave a private concert to their parents in our Day Center’s Music Wing.
Israel's Deputy Minister of Social Welfare visits Zichron Menachem
02.28.06
Rabbi Avraham Ravitz, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, visited the Zichron Menachem Day Center last week. Accompanied by his advisors, the Deputy Minister wanted to learn about Zichron Menachem and about what we have accomplished until now.
New games and laptop computers donated to our Day Center
02.21.06
Thanks to several recent donations, Zichron Menachem has obtained new equipment which will be enjoyed by the sick children and their siblings at our Day Center in Jerusalem.
Zichron Menachem hosts nation-wide social event for cancer-stricken teens
02.20.06
Zichron Menachem recently hosted a social event in Jerusalem for youths and teenagers from all parts of Israel who are currently undergoing cancer treatment.
Hot-house for Horticulture Therapy dedicated at "Tu B'Shvat" party
02.12.06
Zichron Menachem continued its tradition of celebrating Israel's "New Year for Trees" with a "carnival of fruits" and a variety of creative activities for the benefit of the ZM children, siblings and parents.
Parents of "Sherut Leumi" volunteers enjoy special evening together
02.06.06
The parents of our "Sherut Leumi" (National Service) volunteers were invited to a special get-together at the Zichron Menachem Day Center in Jerusalem.
"Support Group for Parents" takes pleasure in 3-day weekend together
02.05.06
Israel's northern landscapes - full of winter greenery, flowers, relaxing streams, flowing rivers and fresh, clear air - did much for the participants at our weekend for members of ZM's current Support Group for parents of cancer-stricken children.
A very touching donation
01.11.06
A young, 7½ year old boy sets aside part of his weekly allowance money to give to charities several times a year. He recently sent us 39 Israeli shekels, together with a very touching letter.
A little bit different
01.05.06
Announcement to all Zichron Menachem Parents & Children: "A little bit different" - ZM Workshop for Parents & Children
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