Where is Camp Simcha Special?

Catskill Mountains
The camp is fully kosher, and special diets and feeding routines are accommodated. Camp Simcha is located on a beautiful, 125-acre campus in New York’s scenic Catskill Mountains – take the tour here!

Who funds Camp Simcha?

In total, more than 1,000 children are expected to take part in Simcha programming this summer. “We have pivoted during COVID to continue to meet the needs of our children and their families,” said Matt Yaniv, chief marketing officer for Chai Lifeline, which funds Camp Simcha.

Who started Chai Lifeline?

Rabbi Simcha Scholar
Chai Lifeline is a chesed organization founded in 1987 by Rabbi Simcha Scholar to help families with “children battling a deadly disease.”

What is Camp Simcha Special?

Camp Simcha Special is a medically supervised overnight camp for children and teens living with cancer or other blood disorders.

Is Chai Lifeline a 501c3?

Chai Lifeline is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1991, and donations are tax-deductible.

What is chai bike?

Bike4Chai is a premier cycling event for cyclists of varying skill levels. The event will kick off on Wednesday morning, August 17, 2022 with a 50-mile endurance ride and an opening ceremony in the evening.

What is Camp Simcha without borders?

Camp Simcha Without Borders operates day camps and hosts special events in cities across the United States and across the globe, providing children who are unable to travel the opportunity to enjoy Simcha in their own hometowns. The program is open to Chai Lifeline clients and their siblings.

What is the lifeline of the Midwest?

Most of the Midwest is flat. The Mississippi River has acted as a regional lifeline, moving settlers to new homes and foodstuffs to market.

How many miles is bike for chai?

Bike4Chai is a premier cycling event for cyclists of varying skill levels. The event will kick off with an opening ceremony on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The 100-mile route will begin in the early hours of July 29 and challenge even the most advanced riders.

Why is the Midwest called the breadbasket?

The Midwest is called “America’s Breadbasket” because Midwestern farmers grow a lot of the wheat we use to make bread.

Why is the Midwest called the Heartland?

There’s a reason the Midwest is called the Heartland — this is where the heart of the country beats. Just as one’s own heart gets taxed from being over-worked, the heart of the country is being taxed from just another burden thrown our way. Tariffs disrupt crop and meat exports.

Which man made landmark is in the Midwest?

Gateway Arch, Missouri The Gateway Arch in St Louis reigns supreme as the tallest manmade monument in the United States, at 630ft (192m) high.