Construction Resumes on "Chaim Leyeled" Center at Dead Sea
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Construction has resumed on the "Chaim Leyeled" center at the Dead Sea after wartime labor shortages caused delays. The new facility will expand accommodation for patients and families seeking medical treatment in the region. The existing "Regaim Ksumim" guesthouse is at full capacity, demonstrating the urgent need for the expansion. Organization chairman Reuven Sklar expressed optimism about the renewed progress and the center's ability to provide relief and hope to patients.
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- Construction has resumed on the "Chaim Leyeled" center at the Dead Sea after wartime labor shortages.
- The new center will expand accommodation for patients and families seeking medical treatment in the region.
- The existing "Regaim Ksumim" guesthouse is operating at full capacity, highlighting the need for expansion.
- Reuven Sklar, Chairman of "Chaim Leyeled," expressed optimism about the renewed construction progress.
- The center caters to patients with conditions like cystic fibrosis, lung diseases, and psoriasis.
Construction has resumed on the "Chaim Leyeled" center at the Dead Sea, following significant delays caused by a severe shortage of construction workers due to the ongoing war. In recent weeks, work has picked up pace, with teams operating extensively to accelerate the completion of the large facility. The new center is intended to expand accommodation and stay options for patients and their families visiting the Dead Sea region for medical purposes.
The new center is an expansion of the "Regaim Ksumim" guesthouse, which has long provided a unique service for patients with cystic fibrosis, lung diseases, psoriasis, and other skin conditions who require stays in the Dead Sea area based on medical recommendations. The existing guesthouse operates at full capacity, highlighting the need for the new building to accommodate more patients.
The guesthouse's unique offering combines the region's climate with hospitality tailored for patients from the Haredi community. Demand is high year-round, especially during the current season when weather conditions are favorable for extended stays. Patients with skin conditions like psoriasis, as well as those with joint and other ailments, seek relief and improved quality of life through stays in the area.
Reuven Sklar, Chairman of "Chaim Leyeled," expressed optimism about the renewed progress, stating, "By the grace of God, after a difficult period where the shortage of workers due to the war greatly hindered the work, we are now seeing extensive activity on the construction site. The workers are toiling diligently, and the new building is progressing before our eyes." He added that the existing guesthouse is almost always full, with many patients waiting for an opportunity to come, underscoring the importance of expediting the new center's completion to increase capacity.
The new center is designed with patients' needs in mind, featuring spacious rooms, adapted infrastructure, and services for a comfortable and extended stay, maintaining the hospitality standards suitable for Haredi families. Sklar noted the Dead Sea, often called the "Sea of Death" due to its lack of marine life, is a "sea of life" for these patients, providing relief, renewed strength, and hope.