Mendy Klein z”l and Zvi Gluck were each both born to help others. Mendy was a true askan, someone who shouldered the pain and burden of individuals and communities and had the foresight and bravery to meet critical issues head on. Zvi had been involved in communal affairs from the age of 15. Growing up in the home of his father, the illustrious Rabbi Edgar Gluck, Zvi witnessed the extent that one must go to support those in crisis and guide them to success. But perhaps the greatest lesson he learned from his father is the famous dictum of Pirkei Avos: “B’makom sh’ein bo anashim, hishtadel lehiyos ish” — in a place where there are no leaders, you be the leader. Zvi picked up that mantle of leadership for any Jew, anywhere in crisis becoming the one person rabbonim, politicians, and anyone involved in community support would call for guidance and assistance with: arrests, overdoses, suicide, sexual abuse and diplomatic issues.
THE HISTORY
OF AMUDIM
THE HISTORY
OF AMUDIM
A Chance Meeting, An Accidental Text
When “fate” intervened to put Mendy and Zvi together, they combined to create a force that would change the way community issues were discussed and addressed, saving countless lives.
Shortly after that “accidental” dinner, Amudim was born to be the first call that anyone in crisis makes. Backed by an organizational structure with the resources necessary to respond quickly and properly. Amudim ensures that any Jew facing crisis is provided with the assistance and guidance he needs in the most professional, knowledgeable and caring manner.
The Amudim Promise
Amudim is dedicated to serving community members in times of crisis. Founded on the pillars of kindness, compassion, and dignity, Amudim functions as a confidential resource center that provides meaningful assistance, enduring support, and direct referrals for individuals and families impacted by sexual abuse, neglect, and addiction, and other crisis-related matters.We foster change and growth, by raising awareness and implementing educational programs within community.
Amudim not only provides pillars of support, but also empowers others to become pillars of support.
Our Vision
To ensure that every community member facing a crisis has a place to turn.
The Amudim Promise
Amudim is dedicated to serving community members in times of crisis. Founded on the pillars of kindness, compassion, and dignity, Amudim functions as a confidential resource center that provides meaningful assistance, enduring support, and direct referrals for individuals and families impacted by sexual abuse, neglect, and addiction, and other crisis-related matters.We foster change and growth, by raising awareness and implementing educational programs within community.
Amudim not only provides pillars of support, but also empowers others to become pillars of support.
Our Vision
To ensure that every community member facing a crisis has a place to turn.
Amudim Shared Values
Always try harder,
the world needs us.
Give 110% to every person in need.
Always moving
Never stand still.
Our clients deserve our constant energy and support.
Don’t wait.
Initiate.
Planning is important but don’t get so bogged down that things don’t get done. Take the urgent steps quickly.
Show others
why we’re here.
When we create believers in what we do, we create allies that help us help others.
Do whatever it takes
to help others.
If it’s tried and true, do it.
If it doesn’t work, find a different path.
11 Broadway Suite 1076
New York NY 10004
Phone: 646-517-0222
Fax: 646-517-0221
Email: info@amudim.org
8 Harav Kook Street
Suite 308
Jerusalem Israel
Phone: 02-374-0175
Fax: 02-679-7710
Email: help@amudim.org.il
Site: www.amudim.org.il
