On Taanis Esther, Shevach students went to visit residents at The Boulevard ALP and the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in order to bring in the spirit of Purim and to deliver mishloach manos provided by the Agudath Israel of America. Dressed in fun costumes, the Shevach students, along with the elderly residents, had a memorable and uplifting experience.
In the words of one of the Shevach students: “When we left, it was unclear who had gained more from the experience. It was very special for us, the feeling that we had made someone else’s Purim. Yet I know that it really made our day, too!” This was just one girl’s experience, yet it was clear that all the girls felt the same way.
In Kew Gardens, The Atria and The Homestead were both treated to a memorable visit by Shevach alumna Mrs. Batzion (Massis) Brody, her husband, and her three children, who, in their delightful costumes, brought Purim joy to all the residents. The seniors loved being visited by the charming children, many residents, in fact, remembering them from their previous Purim visits. As Mrs. Brody stated, “I started coming here on Purim when I was a Shevach student, and I will not give it up! This is the true spirit of Purim that I hope to impart to my children.”
Kudos to the following Shevach students who participated in this wonderful chesed either at The Boulevard ALP or at Margaret Tietz: Sara Lea Cohen, Shoshana Glatt, Devorah Greenberg, Aviva Hochster, Batsheva Keller, Rivka Levant, Kaylie Maslansky, Chava Nat, Elisheva Niazov, Adina Orbach, Emmy Paris, and alumna Batya Orbach.
The Queens community can be very proud of the Shevach students, as they do their wonderful acts of chesed and amaze all with their willingness to give. They readily give of their time during their busy high school years and continue with this attitude of giving even after they graduate, when life gets even busier!
