Chabad emissary encounters a baby on the sidewalk – and discovers a heartbreaking story

Chabad emissary in Nepal, Chani Lifshitz, encountered a two-week-old baby lying on a busy sidewalk in Kathmandu alongside her young mother. The mother revealed extreme difficulty in caring for her daughter despite her love for her. Lifshitz stepped in to help and found someone to care for the baby, but remained concerned also for the mother's fate.

Chabad emissary in Nepal, Chani Lifshitz, encountered a two-week-old baby lying on a busy sidewalk in Kathmandu alongside her young mother. The mother, who came from a small village in search of work, spoke of extreme difficulty in caring for her daughter since birth, despite her love for her. Lifshitz stepped in to help, found an elderly neighbor to care for the baby for payment, and noted that the mother needs mental help, likely postpartum depression. The article describes the moving encounter and the efforts to ensure the safety of the mother and baby.