05.11.2012                      20.Cheschwan. 5773

New York:

In wake of Sandy disaster, Jewish volunteers step up

Across New York, Jewish groups bring comfort, food and supplies to those who were hit by the superstorm.

Just before Shelly Fine went to sleep Tuesday night, he posted his contact information and an appeal seeking volunteers for the Hurricane Sandy relief effort on a popular Upper West Side blog. When the 63-year-old woke up the next morning, he had 163 responses. Together with other volunteers, Fine is helping to orchestrate a grassroots effort to help out at the city's local shelters….