Visitors
If you would like a Rabbi or someone from a local conregation to visit you, or to contact your own synagogue or Rabbi, please call ext. 5982 for assistance.
Volunteers from Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun (KJ) Bikur Cholim Society will visit patients on Shabbat upon request and offer prayer or kiddush at the bedside, please call ext. 5982.
To contact Chai Lifeline for supportive needs: http://www.chailifeline.org Shabbat – Yom Tov
Electric Shabbat candles and grape juice can be obtained before 3 pm. Due to fire laws, lighting actual candles are not permitted.
The entrance on 67th Street has mechanical doors and is open 24/7.
There is a designated Sabbath elevator in the "M" (Main Building) elevator banks.
Stairwell "B" near the "M" elevator bank offers access to all patient floors.
Holiday/Yom Tov services are held as noted in special bulletins that are distributed prior to each holiday. Call ext. 5982 for more information. Mi-shebayrach
Anyone wishing to have a Mi-shebayrach (prayer for healing) said on their behalf, please call ext. 5982. Glatt Kosher Food
Glatt Kosher food for patients is available.Contact Room Service Associate ext. 2200 for guest meals.
Glatt Kosher chicken soup, kosher jello, blended food, Chalav Yisreal milk and other kosher foods can be obtained by calling the Satmar Bikur Cholim (718) 387-7749 any day expect Shabbat or Yom Tov.
Glatt Kosher food for Pediatrics: daily dinners, Shabbat and holidays can be obtained by calling Chai Lifeline (212) 465-1300 or consult: www.chailifeline.org
Kosher refrigerators are available on each nursing unit in the pantry.
Kosher Pantry, first floor, room C-170: light kosher meals, snacks and coffee available. The pantry is not a full Chesed Room; it is located inside a functional office suite. There is no place to eat or sleep.
On Sabbath and Jewish holidays there is a Hospitality Room (C-172) with refrigeration, hot water, a warmer and eating space.
Kosher Food Information
Bagels and Company 1428 York Avenue – (212) 717-0505
For a list of kosher restaurants in the area, please visit www.nachas.org/BethYehuda/kosher.html or www.ckj.org/Kosher_Restaurant_List.php
Synagogue and Kosher Dining Guide available from Chai Lifeline (212) 465-1300 or at www.chailifeline.org/ Local Housing
Housing is within walking distance for family members over Shabbat and Yom Tov. Make arrangements by calling or via email.
Manhattan Friendship House 434 East 66th Street Yehuda Osina – Manager Office: (212) 933-9033 ext. 1 [email protected] Eruv
To check the status of the eruv, call (212) 874-6100 ext 3 or visit www.ckj.org/Manhattan_Eruv.php Synagogues in Memorial Hospital Area (Please call for Minyan times)
CONSERVATIVE
East 55th Street Synagogue 308 East 55th Street – (212) 752-1200
Congregation or Zarua 127 East 82nd Street – (212) 452-2310
ORTHODOX
Chabad of the Upper East Side 419 East 77th Street – (212) 717-4613
Congregation Bnai Israel 335 East 77th Street – (212) 879-1558
Park East Synagogue 164 East 68th Street – (212) 737-6900
MODERN ORTHODOX
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun| 125 East 85th Street – (212) 774-5600
REFORM
Central Synagogue 123 East 55th Street – (212) 838-5122
Temple Shaaray Tefila 250 East 79th Street – (212) 535-8008