About Kimpatorin Aid

A woman who has just given birth is weak and vulnerable. That is why Jewish communities have always tended to new mothers, and helped them in every possible way.

But in recent times, the traditional support system is gone. Mothers are discharged from the hospital as soon as twenty four hours after childbirth; and women are expected to bounce back to normalcy almost immediately. Most women can expect little or no help from family and friends.

Enter Kimpatorin Aid.

Kimpatorin Aid was founded in 1981 by Rebbetzin Sarah Unger, to support Kimpatorins, women who have just given birth. The organization provides housekeeping help, baby nurses, respite, and more. It is a lifeline to new mothers and families that allows them to welcome their new babies with joy.

Mission Statement

Kimpatorin Aid's mission is to provide support to pre and postpartum women, including those suffering from postpartum depression, by ensuring that the physical and emotional needs of the women and their families are met.

History - The birth of Kimpatorin Aid

Kimpatorin Aid was born when Rebbetzin Unger, ever attentive to the needs of others, heard that a woman had just given birth. She cooked a pot of soup, packaged it, and knocked on the family’s door. The new mother opened the door just a crack. But though she was able to block the Rebbetzin’s view of the mayhem inside, she couldn’t hide her tears – or her exhaustion. She was falling apart!

It was shocking.

Instead of celebrating the birth of a healthy baby, this woman was crying! Rebbetzin Unger arranged for the woman to get help – and soon learned that many new mothers needed support. She set out to provide it.

Today, thanks to your support, Kimpatorin Aid serves hundreds of new mothers each year.

We serve thousands of meals that keep families happy.

We send housekeepers and nurses that help mothers recover.

We pay for therapy that saves families from falling apart!