Yavneh Minyan Chesed Committee
DIRECTORY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Published by the Chesed Committee
for members of the Yavneh Minyan
This compilation is dedicated in memory of Mae Abramowitz, beloved mother of Lenore Lowenthal, and in memory of Claire Hess a”h, beloved mother of Burdette Hess.
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this guide are for informational purposes only,
not to be meant or considered as a recommendation. The Minyan of Flatbush
bears no liability for the services performed by any of the organizations or
individuals listed within this guide.
Ambulance
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NYC Emergency/Fire |
911 |
| Hatzoloh | (718) 382-1750 or (718) 230-1000 |
Bikur Cholim & Hospital Services
| Chesed of Williamsburg |
Visit www.chesed.org for information about kosher, family, and other chesed-related resources in and around hospitals in the New York and surrounding area. This site also has links to organizations that specialize in medical referrals for various specialties.
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| Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services |
A range of services for families, teens, children, and individuals facing health challenges. |
Burial
| Pride of Israel Burial Society | The Pride of Israel burial society is currently offering a discount for Yavneh Minyan members who purchase a gravesite in their section of Baron Hirsch Cemetery in Staten Island, New York. For information on purchasing a gravesite, email prideofisraelabd@gmail.com or call Alan Rocoff at 917-541-1567. Discounts are offered for Yavneh members. For urgent assistance in final arrangements, call Saul Guberman at 917-748-7429 or Alan Rocoff at 917-541-1567. |
| Hebrew Free Burial Association |
Arranges for the burial of the indigent. |
| Queens Vaad Chevra Kadisha |
Available to assist families with sensitivity and expertise with any questions regarding an imminent or recent death.
(718) 520-9060
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| Orthodox Union Levaya Program | https://www.ou.org/community/programs/levaya-program/ |
| Misaskim | Assistance with funerals and shiva. www.misaskim.org (718) 854-4548 or (877) CHESED6 |
Cancer
| American Cancer Society | Education, support. https://www.cancer.org (800) 227-2345 |
| Cancer Care | Counseling, support groups, etc. https://www.cancercare.org (800) 813-4673 |
| RCCS | Medical Direction, Hospital Liaisons, Insurance Advocacy, Emotional Assistance. https://www.rccscancer.org/ (718) 722-2002 |
| Sharsheret | National organization supporting Jewish women and families, of all backgrounds, facing breast and ovarian cancer. https://sharsheret.org/ (866) 474-2774 |
| SHARE |
Support for women with breast and ovarian cancer. Telephone hot-lines, support groups, educational programs, wellness programs. |
| Chesed of Williamsburg | See the resources at www.chesed.org |
Community Multi-Service Organizations
| Flatbush COJO |
Assistance with a range of services including health insurance, education, financial counseling, housing assistance, legal assistance, immigration matters, public benefits, social services, youth services. http://cojoflatbush.org/ (718) 377-2900 |
| Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services |
A range of services for families, teens, children, and individuals facing health challenges. |
| Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty |
A network of grass-roots Jewish Community Councils providing support for social services, food, housing, etc. https://www.metcouncil.org/get-support/ Crisis Intervention: (212) 453-9539 or email crisis@metcouncil.org Family Violence Services: (212) 453.9618 or email family@metcouncil.org Benefits Access: (212) 453.9532 or email benefits@metcouncil.org Affordable Housing: (212) 453.9519 or email housing@metcouncil.org Food Network: (718) 763.5318 or email food@metcouncil.org |
| Nachas Health and Family Services | Help with insurance, senior services, assistance with SNAP. https://nachashealth.org/ |
| Ohel Family Services | Family services, mental health services, lifetime care planning Training. http://www.ohelfamily.org/ (800) 603-OHEL |
| Sephardic Bikur Cholim | A network of community services, including: job development, family, clothing, food, mental health, seniors, etc. http://sbhonline.org phone: (718) 787-1100; email: contactus@sbhonline.org |
Crime Victims Assistance
| Crime Victims Assistance | https://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1467/crime-victim-assistance |
Disability and Mental Health
| Yad HaChazakah | The Jewish Disability Empowerment Center. Works with people of all ages with obvious or hidden disabilities or ongoing health conditions. Guidance and Support. Accessing Resources. Advocacy. http://www.yadempowers.org (646) 723-3955 |
| Ohel Family Services | Family services, mental health services, lifetime care planning Training. http://www.ohelfamily.org/ (800) 603-OHEL |
| Jewish Board ACT Team Counseling Center | 718.676.4280 |
| Beineinu | Help with special needs children. 347-743-4900 |
| Relief | Mental health referrals. https://reliefhelp.org/ (718) 431-9501 |
Domestic Violence
| Shalom Task Force |
Assistance for victims of domestic violence |
End-of-Life/Hospice
| Chayim Aruchim | Center for culturally sensitive health advocacy and counseling. http://www.chayimaruchim.com/ (718) ARUCHIM -- (718) 278-2446 |
| Chesed of Williamsburg | See the resources at www.chesed.org for various hospice programs |
| MJHS | A range of health services including home care, hospice, palliative care, etc. https://www.mjhs.org/our-services/mjhs-hospice-palliative-care/ (855) 692-5058 |
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Food for the Needy
| Dorot | Provides for elderly. http://www.dorotusa.org (212) 769-2850 |
| Food Stamps (ODA WIC) |
(718 ) 627-5550 |
| Boro Park Senior Citizen Center | (718) 854-7430 |
| Tomchei Shabbos | Provides food packages for Shabbat meals for those financially needy. (718) 259-5576 http://www.tomcheshabbosbp.org |
| Chesed of Williamsburg | See the resources at www.chesed.org |
Genetic Testing
| Dor Yeshorim | (718) 384-6060 http://doryeshorim.org |
| Refuah Resources | (718) 437.7474 https://refuahresources.org/ |
Geriatric Services
| Agudath Israel Senior Citizens Center (Boro Park) | (718) 854-7430
5602 11th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219 |
| JASA | JASA's mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York metropolitan area so that they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy. (347)505 3050 https://www.jasa.org |
| Dorot | Provides for elderly. http://www.dorotusa.org (212) 769-2850 |
Gemach Directories (Clothing, Furniture, and more)
| Chesed Spot | https://www.chesedspot.org/ |
| Hakhel Gemach List | http://www.hakhel.info/Hakhel-Gemach-List-5777.pdf and http://www.hakhel.info/gemach-list.htm |
| L'Shem Mitzvah (Torah Times) | Gemach referral 718-376-3914 |
Get (Divorce)
| Beth Din of America (BDA) | One of the most prominent rabbinical courts in North America www.bethdin.org/gittin/ (212) 807-9042. See also their informational website on the halakhic prenup: www.theprenup.org. |
| Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA) |
ORA works within the parameters of Jewish law and civil law to advocate for the timely and unconditional issuance of a get. For general inquiries and assistance, please call One Step Forward, ORA's Jewish Divorce Resource Line, at 1-844-OSF-LINE (673-5463) or info@osfline.org. For specific questions relating to ORA's agunah casework and advocacy, please contact ORA's Assistant Director of Advocacy, For halachic pre-nup inquiries, 212-795-0791 or prenup@getORA.org |
| Kayama |
Provides information and assistance with obtaining a legal Jewish divorce (Get) |
| New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) | Provides pro bono legal services to those in need, including matrimonial issues. www.nylag.org 212-613-5000. |
| GetYourGet |
www.getyourget.com Educational website of the Boston Agunah Taskforce. |
Hospitals/Hospitality
Legal Consultations-Pro Bono/Low Cost
| Councilman Chaim Deutsch hosts free legal services |
Councilman Chaim Deutsch offers free legal services at his District Office twice a week, all year round. Each year, Councilman Deutsch has this program available in conjunction with the CUNY School of Law’s Community Legal Resource Network. This free service provides for an experienced lawyer who sees constituents for one hour consultations. The lawyer is experienced in a large variety of legal matters, including landlord-tenant issues, elder planning, will drafting, real estate and foreclosure proceedings, immigration, health care proxies, living wills, and evictions and more. Councilman Deutsch offers this service to constituents of any income level, as it can often be difficult to find a capable lawyer at an affordable rate. Call 718-368-9176 to schedule an appointment. |
Medical
| Refuah Resources | ( 718) 437.7474 https://refuahresources.org/
Helping people facing medical challenges. Under the Leadership of Rabbi Shuky Berman |
| Refuah Helpline | refuahhelp.org (845) 782-2000 |
| ECHO | Medical referral service. 718-859-8900 |
| Relief Help | Mental health referrals. https://reliefhelp.org/ (718) 431-9501 |
| Nachas Health & Family Network | Help with insurance, senior services, assistance with SNAP. https://nachashealth.org/ (718) 436-7373 |
| Chesed of Williamsburg | See the resources at www.chesed.org |
Mikvah
See http://mikvah.org for listings
Rabbinical Organizations
| Orthodox Union | www.ou.org |
| Rabbinical Council of America | rabbis.org |
Transportation to Hospitals
| Chesed of Williamsburg | See the resources at www.chesed.org |
| Rodeph Chesed | Volunteer transport/ambulette service (718) 833-9220 or or (718) 435-9229 |
| Access-a-Ride | NYC Paratransit. http://web.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm (877) 337-2017 |
Safety Net Services
Suicide Prevention
| Suicide Prevention | If you're in immediate danger of ending your life, call Hatzolah 718-230-1000 or 911. Otherwise please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255. |
Wed, April 24 2024
16 Nisan 5784
