This week, ZAKA Search & Rescue announced its plan to provide a new service: The�“Chesed Car”�for aveilim.

An organization synonymous with grief and mourning, ZAKA’s work had previously focused on tending to the proper burial of the deceased. However they have now begun to take a new approach, focused on the still-living loved ones left in the midst of tragedy. However, due to the non-profit and volunteer nature of the organization, fundraising will reportedly be necessary to make their plans into reality. ZAKA released the following statement Thursday morning:

“ZAKA hopes to provide a new and incredible service:�a ‘chesed car’ for aveilim.�The ZAKA Chesed Car would provide full equipment for the days of shiva.�Once the help center receives a referral, a vehicle would be filled with all items required for the deceased’s home in order to ease the grieving family as much as possible.

In order to continue this work,�ZAKA must immediately purchase a new vehicle that can accommodate all the items that the mourners and family members need, including �new equipment including chairs for the mourners, benches for mourners, Torah scrolls, water tanks and dozens more. The supplies will even include a�Sefer Torah contributed to by the gedolim themselves. ��

Those who open their heart to give will be a�true partner in ‘chesed shel emes’. Thank you.”

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