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Purim Antismoking Campaign for Kids and Teens

By N. Katzin

Maccabi Health Services, in cooperation with Chaviv, is launching a campaign to prevent boys and young men from smoking on Purim. Children whose parents or teachers confirmed they pledged not to smoke on Purim will be eligible for prizes, recognition — and better health, of course.

R' Moshe Schlesinger, the community liaison at Maccabi, explains that the goal of the campaign is to keep children from smoking their first cigarette, which often induces teenagers to start smoking habitually. The Purim pledge will help distance kids and teens from this undesirable habit, which poses a serious health hazard. "The extensive antismoking activities over the course of many years are intended to drive home the importance of not trying out that first cigarette," says Schlesinger. "The opinion of gedolei Yisroel on this matter is well-known. I'm pleased with the collaboration between educators and Maccabi Health Services toward attaining this goal."

The campaign is now in its third year. In previous years Maccabi received thousands of written no-smoking pledges from children and teenagers. All year round Maccabi holds health workshops on how to quit smoking, proper nutrition, diabetes, etc.

 

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