Over Purim, friends of Shmulik Amar, the critical victim of the fire in Crown Heights, went to visit him in the ICU and read Megilah for him. A farbrengen was also held in the hospital in honor of Shmulik’s birthday with his father, who has been by his bedside since he was hospitalized.
By Anash.org reporter
Over Purim, friends of Shmulik Amar, the critical victim of the fire in a bochurim residence in Crown Heights, went to visit him in the ICU and read Megilah for him. A farbrengen was also held in the hospital in honor of Shmulik’s birthday with his father, who has been by his bedside since he was hospitalized.
Shmulik has been hospitalized since Erev Shabbos, 16 Shevat, when a large fire rapidly engulfed the residence of a group of Kevutza bochurim on Eastern Parkway, leaving seven injured, with a few critically. Most of the injured had a swift path to recovery, but tragically, Shmulik was trapped and sustained third-degree burns over 59% of his skin. He was rushed to the hospital, where he remains unconscious, though a recent development saw him taken off the ventilator and breathing on his own.
Many generous family members and friends have stepped in to support his family during this difficult time, frequently visiting his parents, for whom the ICU has become a temporary home. In honor of Shmulik’s 20th birthday, his Kevutzeh friends joined together with Shmulik’s father near Shmulik’s bedside for a heartfelt and spirited farbrengen. Since he cannot make hachlatos, they made hachlatos in his honor.
On Purim, Shmulik’s friends went to great lengths to read the Megilah for him. Due to the hospital’s strict sanitary regulations and the difficulties associated with gaining ICU access, they had to carefully prepare, donning gloves and masks, and ensuring full compliance with hospital protocols before being permitted to enter Shmulik’s room. Though Shmulik is now breathing independently, he remains unconscious.
For Shmulik’s parents, life changed dramatically when they received the devastating call on Shabbos night that no parent ever wants to hear—a fire had broken out in their son’s dormitory, leaving him critically injured. Dropping everything immediately, they rushed to their son’s side to ensure he received the best care possible.
At home, however, life continues. Five siblings still need care, bills continue to accumulate, and with their parents away to support Shmulik, the family’s financial situation has grown increasingly desperate. Although Shmulik is showing slow and steady progress, the medical costs and daily expenses have created an immense financial strain on the family.
Please consider making a generous donation to help the Amar family keep a roof over their heads, pay for Shmulik’s urgent medical treatments and long rehabilitation, and ease the overwhelming pressure they’re under as they juggle life back home and this unimaginable crisis.
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