Helpful Links

This page will be constantly updated featuring various links to help people from communities worldwide.

LAST UPDATED 12/2012

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Minyanim Worldwide

Video’s of shiurim

Kashrus Agencies Worldwide

24/6 Rabbonim on staff to answer your questions

Say kaddish: 718-953-1000 x 13  www.saykaddish.com

Limud Mishnayus for Lilu Nishmas 718-852-6494

Bikur Cholim Around the World

Different Bikur Cholim Around the World

Vaad Refuah

Food & Shabbos Accommodations at Hospitals Around the World

Kosher Med Informatin

Useful Information of Bikur Cholims & Chevra Kadisha & Cemeteries

Hospital & Liaison Information for Tri-State Area Hospitals provided by Chesed Of Williamsburg

Rofeh International/ Boston: Medical referrals

Sephardic Bikur Cholim

Pray for a Choleh: www.adoptacholeh.com

Medical Referrals

Echo: 718-859-9800

MRA: 718-854-5200

Rabbi Twersky 718-438-9595

Rafuah Resorces 718-437-7474

Itzy Twersky: 718-614-3434

Rabbi Lazer Hager: 917-682-1129

Rabbi Lazer Goldwasser: 646-220-2720

Rabbi Zisha Aush: 718-496-4911 (Cancer – Mental Health – Halacha Questuions)

Refuah Gemach
Over-the-counter medications at night or
during Shabbos and Yom Tov.
11:00 at night until 9:00 in the morning.
Open 24 hours for Shabbos and Yom Tov.
13** 41st Street: (718) 431-8311
53** 12th Avenue: (718) 435-8266
Call before coming.

Achiezer

Chai Lifeline: Helping Childern and families with illness

Kids Of Courage: Fighting illness through adventure

Mekimi Cheerup Squad

Renewal: A Comprehensive Resource for Kidney Donor’s & Recepient’s

RCCS Rofeh Cholim: to ensure that every cancer patient is covered by the absolute best medical coverage that money can buy.

Zichron Shlome Refuah Fund: plays an important role in helping people whose lives are impacted by cancer for over 20 years

BINA: Stroke and Brain Injury Assistance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the needs of individuals of all ages who have been affected by stroke and acquired brain injury, with a unique awareness of the needs of the Jewish population.

Chesed 24/7

Chesed of Williamsburg: Volunteer transportation.

A TIME.
Medical referrals, publications, support
groups, help line: (718) 437-7110

Bonei Olam: helps couples that are experiencing infertility realize their dreams of enjoying these moments.

Relief Resources: non-profit organization that provides multiple services to individuals suffering from mental health disorders

SHARSHERET: Linking young Jewish women in their fight
against breast cancer.

MISASKIM:Understanding tragedy with compassion. Coordinating crisis with expertise.

CHESED SHEL EMES: Helping families in time of bereavement & grief.

NSHEI CARES
Support groups for Alzheimer’s and mothers
of multiples. Doula program; volunteer labor
coach (212) 363-8940.

YITTY LEIBEL HOTLINE
Anonymous hotline under Orthodox Jewish
auspices providing mental health services
worldwide. (718) 435-7669

www.saykaddish.com    718-953-1000 x 13

Limud Mishnayus for Yartzeit 845-364-7015

Limud Mishnayus for Lilu Nishmas 718-852-6494

Rayim Mesukim Friends with Diabetes 845-352-7532   www.friendswithdiabetes.org

Yameitz Libechu:Referrals & support for patients with congenital heart defects.  718-486-2895

Mentoring for prenatal and postpartum challenges including depression, anxiety, and panic   718-732-4462

Mitzva Man 866-355-1825 – rides – visits – food      http://www.mitzvah-man.org/index.cfm

Yad V’ezer 718-613-1818 providing food for familys in temporary need

Hands on – 845-352-2753

Hilf – 718-388-8088

Linas Hamitzvah – 718-436-5052 (people to sleep with patient)

Linas Hatzedek – 845-783-6909(people to sleep with Pt)

Simchas hanefesh-  Entertain at home or hospital 718-288-3099

Simchas Chava: Entertain kids Only 212-797-9000 x 235

Hamaspic 877-928-9000

Dror: www.drorfree.org

Lasurim: www.lasurim.org

Transportation to Hospitals

Chesed Of Williamsburg 718-218-9000

Chesed Of BP 718-431-0111

Satmer Bikur Cholim Bus Willy  347-423-6406

Satmer Bikur Cholim Bus BP  718-854-5900

Kesel Malka 718-853-7674 ( BP & Flatbush )

Darchei Chesed Monsey 845-425-4070

Ezras Rayim Monsey 845-371-7191

Gamach Hatzolah K.J. 845-782-5376

G & M Ambulette 718-989-3933

24Hr car service for shabbos

Willy 718-384-4444

Willy 718-388-2828

Boro Park 718-633-4444

Monroe 845-783-4444

Monsey 845-425-4411