Community Resources
HATZALAH (MEDICAL EMERGENCIES)
212-230-1000
ERUB OF MANHATTAN
For map click here.
MIKVAH
236 W. 74 Street (between Broadway and West End Avenues) 212-579-2011
419 E. 77 Street (between 1st and York Avenues) 212-359-2020
YOETZET HALAKHA
If you have any questions regarding Taharat Hamishpakha (Jewish Family Law), laws of Niddah, sexuality, and women’s health, please contact our Yoetzet Halakha, Shiffy Friedman, at (646) 598-1080 or nycyoetzet@gmail.com.
SHEARITH ISRAEL CARING CONNECTION
Caring Connection offers Bikur Holim, telephone calls, visiting, referrals, meals, and other help in difficult times. For more information, click here.
CONNECT TO CARE
Assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties – especially those newly in need who may be hesitant to ask for assistance.
www.ujafedny.org/connect-to-care or 212-399-2685.
HEBREW FREE LOAN SOCIETY
Interest-free loans to help families and individuals achieve and maintain economic self-sufficiency.
www.hfls.org or 212-687-0188
DOROT
Social services for seniors and Kosher Meals on Wheels can be requested at 212-769-2850.
CITY MEALS ON WHEELS
Additional kosher meal information is available at 212-687-1234.
JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE
A comprehensive network of mental health and social services.
www.jbfcs or 212-582-9100
SHALOM TASK FORCE
Support for victims of domestic abuse. Confidential hotline: 888-883-2323 (toll free) and 718-337-3700 (NYC area). Also shalomtaskforce.org.
THE SHIRA RUSKAY CENTER
Support for families coping with life-threatening illness or loss.
www.shiraruskay.org or 212-632-4608
SEPHARDIC BIKUR HOLIM
Mental health counseling, Bikur Holim, debt counseling, doctor referral services, and other Jewish social services are available. The organization is based in Brooklyn.
718-787-1100
JEWISH FUNERAL HOMES
Plaza Memorial Chapel
Manhattan
212-769-4400
Riverside Memorial Chapel
Manhattan
212-362-6600
Parkside Funeral Home
Queens
718-896-9000
HEBREW FREE BURIAL ASSOCIATION
The Association assures that every Jew, regardless of financial means, receives a dignified, traditional Jewish funeral and burial.
info@hebrewfreeburial.org or 212-239-1662
KITCHEN KOSHERING
Would you like to make your kitchen kosher? Rabbi Meir Soloveichik can help. For more information, please contact the rabbi at msoloveichik@shearithisrael.org.
MEZUZAH HANGING
Would you like to hang mezuzot in your home? Rabbi Meir Soloveichik will gladly help you identify where they should be placed and guide you in the appropriate blessing to recite. For more information, please contact Rabbi Soloveichik at msoloveichik@shearithisrael.org.
INVEST IN ISRAEL BONDS
To invest in Israel bonds, click here.