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PRESS RELEASE 22 October, 2013 The current bushfires across NSW and in particular in the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands have had a devastating impact on thousands of people and are continuing to threaten many homes. We pray that G‑d Almighty has mercy and brings a swift end to this terrible catastrophe, comforts the bereaved and heals the wounded. "You don't know how much this means to me!" said a young mother of two, forced to evacuate, and now being housed at Chabad." "Here at Chabad North Shore we have opened our premises to house people who are in dire need of a place to stay as a temporary home" said Rabbi Nochum Schapiro of Chabad North Shore. "We have 40 bedrooms (each with en suites) which are ready and available to accommodate those in need." There are a number of people who have already arrived today, among them a mother and two young children who have been forced to evacuate "You don't know how much this means to me!" We are in contact with more people in the area who may need to evacuate in the near future if things take a turn for the worse. HOW YOU CAN HELP.
On behalf of the victims we are thankful to all those who have already come forward to assist, and to the range of communal organisations who have offered psychological help, aid, food and Government assistance, including The Jewish House, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, Young Adult Chabad, Jewish Aid and Our Big Kitchen. Please contact Rabbi Yossi Schapiro, coordinator of Chabad North Shore Bushfire Relief
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