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Our Update #37

A Shabbos to Remember Each year Dror arranges a magical Shabbaton for the wives and children of imprisoned men. This year’s annual Shabbaton was held at Bushkill Inn Resort in Pennsylvania. Children and women look forward to this weekend all...

Our Update #36

Chanukah at Dror Exciting Chanukah gift packages were shipped to all families. The surprise of finding a gift at the door bought true light into the darkness. While their fathers didn't light the menorah with them this year, Dror's children were...

Our Update #35

Pre Yom Tov Meetings Prior to the Yom Tov season, Dror held meetings in both Albany and Washington regarding the various Yom Tov needs for Jewish inmates such as food, religious articles, etc. These meetings were vital to ensure that all Jewish...

Our Update #34

Women's Retreat Dror hosted a beautiful women's retreat at the picturesque Vallevue Mansion on a large estate with amazing views. Each of the attendees received a beautiful room package and gift set. The guests enjoyed delicious gourmet meals...

Our Update #33

Bochurim Bein Hazmanim Outing Dror took the Bochurim on their yearly outing to which they so look forward. For many of them this is one of the great highlights of the year. This important outing gives the Bochurim a chance to relax, enjoy and spend...

Our Update #32

Shabbaton This year’s Shabbaton hosted by Dror, was truly an unforgettable and uplifting experience for all. We enjoyed, laughed, danced and sang together in high spirits - spending a beautiful Shabbos as one. This memorable weekend brought...

Our Update #31

Chol Hamoed Cruise Children always look forward to Chol Hamoed family trips but when the head of the household is unfortunately not around, the entire Yom Tov takes on a gloomy note. Fortunately, the people at Dror take these matters to action and...

Our Update #30

KOLLEL PROGRAM UPDATE The learning in prisons provides stimulation and connection in an otherwise forlorn and dreary cell. Realizing how much the observant inmate benefits from the learning program, and after many meetings and a great deal of...

Our Update #29

A Pesach reprieve This past Chol Hamoed Pesach, Dror provided personal care messages to our extended family, addressing the children with a special outing privilege. Each family was the proud recipient of an extensive colored brochure, highlighting...

Our Update #28

Of Advocacy and Aspirations Dror’s Legal team held a meeting with Letitia James, NYC’s Public Advocate, featuring prominent issues in city prisons as the topic of the day. Ms. James expressed her reverence to the humanitarian efforts of Dror,...