A frozen pipe burst at the headquarters of Misaskim of Central Jersey, causing thousands of dollars in damage, the organization tells TLS.

The pipe burst due to the ongoing weather freeze, sending gallons of water into their facility and soaking shelves of Sefarim and Siddurim, as well as cushions Aveilim use for seating. Many of the items were rendered unusable and will need to be replaced.

Misaskim is a volunteer-based organization that provides support and assistance to individuals experiencing crisis or tragedy by providing them with vital bereavement services, all-the-while safeguarding the dignity of the deceased. Volunteers and staff worked to remove water, dry the affected areas and salvage what they could, but much of the damage was irreversible.

The organization is assessing repair costs and determining how long it will take to fully restore the space.

(To help with some of the costs, a tax deductible donation can be made here.)