BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES

August 11, 2016

USA

Mental Health Emergency Response Team---Everyone faces an occasional challenge. But what happens when life is too hard to handle alone? A group of Rockland County NY community organizations have formed a skilled emergency response team of culturally sensitive mental health professionals who are ready to help. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed and not coping with life, reach out today for a free confidential evaluation. Mental health services are available for children, teenagers, and adults. Specializing in depression, anxiety, and other disorders.

Call the confidential Rockland Help hotline at 845-517-0400, www.Rocklandhelp.org . A joint project of Hatzolah, Rockland Paramedics, and Refuah Health Center.

Survey—Inclusive Mainstream Classes In Queens & Nassau Counties---A survey is being conducted by Yeshiva NEST of Long Island & Queens to gauge interest in creating integrated inclusion classes in mainstream yeshivas dedicated to the needs of spectrum students.  The program would grow to include grades K-12 in yeshivas in Queens and Nassau counties. The classes will be modeled on the New York City Public School NEST program with some modifications to include a Judaic curriculum. Click here to enter ASD Integrated Yeshiva Census. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Parkinson’s---Sparks of Life, a Parkinson’s organization based in Lakewood NJ, has limited grants available for funding attendance and travel costs for the World Parkinson’s Congress taking place in Portland Oregon on September 20-25. Glatt Kosher food and minyanim will be arranged. For more information, contact732-806-1133, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Product Recall---Ground turmeric powder from a number of kosher companies is being recalled because of elevated lead levels:

  • Spice Select 8 oz 3/18/19
  • Market Pantry .95 oz 5APR2019
  • Gel 15 oz4/18/19
  • Gel 15 oz 5/18/19
  • Clear Value .75 oz 4/27/19
  • Liebers 2 oz 5/13/19
  • Spiec Supreme 2 oz 5/17/19

For more information call 201-564-0435 or see www.fda.gov/safety/recalls/ucm515328.htm