Good Sam Changes Visitor Policy for New Moms

New mothers at Good Samaritan Hospital are getting a gift most know they won't get again once they return home: a little peace and quiet.

Under a new policy that just went into effect at the hospital, no one except their husband or significant other is allowed to visit them on the maternity ward between 1and 3 p.m. every day.

The hospital instituted the policy after hearing many maternity patients tell them that that they were leaving the hospital exhausted after giving birth.

Friends and family are still welcome to visit any other time between 11 a.m. and 9:30p.m.

The Journal News

Commuter Bus Fares Rising

Two bus companies that transport Rockland commuters to New York City will raise fares June 1.

Rockland Coaches will increase those fares 5 percent. In addition, all local fares with Rockland and rides between Rockland and Bergen County, N.J., will go up 5 cents a ride.

Commuters who use Monsey Trails to get to Manhattan or Brooklyn will also have to pay more. The 40-trip booklet will increase to $300 from $240, a 25 percent increase.

Both companies cited high diesel fuel prices for the increase.

Coach USA, the parent company of Rockland Coaches, hiked fares 4 percent May 6 on its Midtown Express service. A 40-trip book costs $250, up from $240.

The Journal News

Welcome Eisenbergs!

Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Yosef and Freydie Eisenberg and family on their move back to our community (Gigi Court off of West Fessler)!

Cheder Chabad Dinner – Reserve your Seats Today!

The 5th Annual Cheder Chabad Scholarship Dinner will be taking place this Sunday, May 18th (13 Iyar) at the Ateres Charna Hall at 8:00 PM. Mr. and Mrs. Eli and Miriam Zisman and Mrs. Bracha Meschchaninov are being honored. If you have not yet reserved your seats please contact the Cheder office ASAP at 845-356-1213. The full invitation can be found below.

Seeking Hebrew School Teacher

The growing Chabad Hebrew School in New City is looking for some female teachers for the upcoming 2008-2009 calendar year. Applicants must have teaching experience and enjoy it. Position is available for Sunday mornings 9:30 to 12:00 and Wednesday afternoons 4:30 to 6:30. For more information please call Rabbi Yisroel Goldberg at 845-558-5968 or email HS@ChabadOfRockland.org.