BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
October 12, 2014
INTERNATIONAL
Crohn’s & Colitis Study---UCL of London is conducting an international research study of Jewish families dealing with Crohn’s and Colitis, in the hope of developing new treatment options in the future. They are looking for Jewish participants who are willing to provide a saliva sample by mail. For more information, contact Dr. Elena Schiff or Adam Levine at
USA
Sukkah Registry---To locate a sukkah anywhere in the world that welcomes guests during Yom Tov or Chol Hamoed, see www.localsukkah.org. This is a free service that connects Jews looking for a sukkah near their work or chol hamoed trip. To list your sukkah, contact
Sukkahs Near Hospitals---If you or a loved one will be spending time at a NY-NJ area hospital, Click here for a listing of sukkah locations at many tri-state area hospitals.
Chesed Hospital Kosher Guide 2014---Chesed has now published the 2014 edition of their comprehensive Hospital Kosher Guidebook for the NY-NJ area. It includes community liaisons, Bikur Cholim suites, chesed rooms, kosher food, nearby shuls, helpful organizations, and other important information for patients and their families. You can download the guide at http://chesed.org/Content/Kosher_Guide_2014.pdf
Ostomy Coverage---Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed into law the New York State Ostomy Supplies Bill, a legislation which mandates that all health insurers in the state provide coverage of ostomy supplies. The legislation states that "every policy which provides medical coverage that includes coverage for physician services in a physician's office and every policy which provides major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage shall include coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies." The coverage will be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance.
Wheelchair Protest At The Met---There will be a wheelchair protest parade at The Metropolitan Opera House in NYC on the evening of October 20th in protest of the opening of the anti-semetic ‘Death Of Klinghoffer’ opera which glorifies the Palestinian Arab terrorists who murdered Leon Klinghoffer, a wheelchair-bound American Jew, on the hijacked ship Achille Lauro in 1985. To register your protest by phone, contact Peter Gelb, the Met Director, who can be reached at Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, and at telephone 212-362-6000. Let him know what you think. It could make a difference.
CANADA
Jewish Genetic Testing---The McGill University Health Center is now doing online screening for Jewish Genetic diseases. Those who complete the online screening and are identified at high risk will be sent an electronic requisition to undergo blood testing at Montreal General Hospital, reducing the usual long waiting time for testing. For more information contact Guillaume Sillon at 514-934-1934 ext 43707 or
ISRAEL
Prader Willi Group Home---Yael Putney, a parent of a child with Prader Willi Syndrome, is looking for other parents of children with Prader Willi who are interested in starting a Haredi group home specifically for individuals with this diagnosis, where the proper diets and interventions will be maintained. For more information contact Yael at 052 678 3868 or