The urgent search continues for Jeanne Rus Litvin, a 78 year old woman who vanished in Los Angeles, prompting a large scale response led by Hatzolah and now reinforced by Chaverim volunteers from Rockland county.

Litvin was last seen leaving her home in the La Brea area at 7:30 AM on April 15th without her phone or wallet. Authorities have classified her as a “critical missing” person, noting that she suffers from dementia, which increases concern for her safety. Her family says she normally stays at home and under close care, making her disappearance especially alarming. She was later reportedly spotted near Union Station, but has not been seen since. Searchers believe she may be riding Metro buses and trains throughout Los Angeles in an attempt to get home.

From the moment she was reported missing, Hatzolah of Los Angeles has taken a leading role in coordinating the search, working alongside law enforcement and mobilizing community resources on the ground. But as the situation dragged on, reinforcements were called in. In a remarkable display of chesed,Chaverim of Rockland deployed approximately 30 highly trained search and rescue volunteers, who left New York in the early hours of the morning and traveled across the country to assist in the operation. Chaverim brought with them advanced search technology, including drones, surveillance systems, and specialized equipment designed to cover large areas and locate missing persons efficiently. After landing in Los Angeles, the volunteers immediately joined the effort, working alongside Hatzolah and local police to expand the search area and bring additional expertise to the table.

Organizations like Chaverim are known for their rapid response and trained volunteer units and they have become a critical force in missing person searches, often working closely with law enforcement.

Family members are pleading for help, asking the public to remain aware and report any sightings. At the same time, calls for Tehillim have spread widely, with many davening for her safe return.

Her name for tehillim is : Shayna Rochel bas Binya.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Hatzolah immediately.