The Beit Abba ve'Ima network of old age homes in Bnei Brak
celebrated the dedication of its new, centrally located branch on 12
Chazon Ish Street in Bnei Brak last week. The dedication was attended by
many rabbonim and public figures.
Speeches were delivered by HaRav Yitzchok Zilberstein, rav
and
av beis din of Ramat Elchonon; HaRav Reuven
Karelenstein, HaRav
Yitzchok Eisenstein, and the Admor of Ziditchov.
The new branch of Abba ve'Ima is the third in the chain to be
opened in Bnei Brak, a city well-known for its dedication to
its elderly
residents. In Beit Abba ve'Ima homes, special emphasis is
placed on
human dignity under all situations.
The new branch is located in the city center on 12 Chazon Ish
Street. Other branches are on Shmuel Hanovi and Hashomer
Streets,
and meet the needs of the residents of the center of town.
They cater
to both independent and indigent elderly people.
The new branch will have a kollel for laymen, in which
regular shiurim will be delivered by prominent
rabbonim, such
as HaRav Reuven Karelenstein, HaRav Tzvi Edelstein, HaRav
Shlomo Levenstein,
and others.
The new branch of Beit Abba ve'Ima in the city center will
also
house an Ezer Mitzion medical station which will be manned
every Shabbos
by a surgeon. The idea to open the station on the site was
initiated
by the home's director, Rav Meir Shachori, who is subsidizing
the
station in order to meet the needs of his own residents and
also to
benefit city residents.
The home advertises that it offers all the amenities and
charges
only $1,000 (plus VAT), and also offers meals and activities
for non-residents.
