"The Holy One visited the sick…so shall you visit the sick." [B.T. Sotah 14a]
Do you know someone ill, elderly or homebound who would benefit from compassionate personal attention? The Park Avenue Synagogue Bikur Cholim Caring Committee —in loving memory of Dr. Albert and Phyllis L. Cornell— reaches out to those in need through telephone calls, visits and holiday packages. The Caring Committee is comprised of trained volunteers who are committed t0 providing hands-on support and companionship to these valued members of our congregation. All interactions are confidential.
If you would like to be contacted by one of our caring, dedicated volunteers, or know someone who might benefit from the committee's attention, please contact Rabbi Cosgrove's office at 212-369-2600, x120.
All of the following services are sponsored by UJA@PAS
Thursdays | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Yael Kornfeld, LMSW
If you are looking for companionship, shopping assistance, an escort to a medical appointment, a volunteer opportunity or caregiver support for yourself or an older family member, please contact DOROT social worker Yael Kornfeld, LMSW, who holds office hours at PAS every week. Onsite social work support is made possible by a UJA Partners in Caring grant.
For more information or to make an appointment, contact Yael at 212-769-2850 or ykornfeld@dorotusa.org, or Rabbi Rein at srein@pasyn.org or at 212-369-2600, x124.
Tuesdays | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Aliza Scharf-Bendov, LCSW
Beginning in January 2012, JBFCS (Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services) social worker Aliza Scharf-Bendov, LCSW, provides onsite services including crisis intervention, loss and bereavement counseling, addiction and recovery services, and support for divorced individuals, single parents, those impacted by economic downturn and unexpected career transitions, families suffering from acute and chronic illness and parents who have children with mental health needs. Onsite social work support is made possible by a UJA Partners in Caring grant.
For more information or to make an appointment, contact Aliza at 646-498-9352 or ascharf@jbfcs.org, or Rabbi Rein at srein@pasyn.org or at 212-369-2600, x124.
These services are available to individuals in the Jewish community (confidentially and at no charge) through UJA-Federation’s Connect-to-Care initiative.
To reach a Connect-to-Care counselor, please call 212-399-2685, x206.
The JBFCS Jewish Bereavement Support Group Program offers a safe, structured, and confidential environment to recognize and respect your own grief process and understand the emotional, physical and spiritual impacts of loss. The Shira Ruskay Center offers support groups specific to the type of relationship including those mourning the loss of a parent, child (young or adult), spouse/partner or a loved one by suicide.
For more information, please contact the Shira Ruskay Center at 212-632-4608 or www.shiraruskay.org.
If you are concerned about your child’s emotional well-being and aren’t sure where to turn, the Jewish community is here to help. UJA-Federation’s Mental Health GPS (Guiding Parents through Services) helps direct families toward the best course of comprehensive mental health services including community programs, public and private health practitioners, mentoring and school-based programs, and hospital-based support. A family resource specialist will personally guide you and your family on the right path, and serve as an advocate and supportive voice during your family’s journey through the mental-health system and related support services.
For more information, please contact family resource specialist Meredith Levine at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services at 212-632-4668. She can assist in answering your questions, a case assessment and follow-up recommendations.
Looking for eldercare help, financial counseling, or Jewish cultural opportunities? UJA-Federation's J11 Information and Referral Center is available to help. To speak with a resource specialist call 1-877-852-6951 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with 24-hour voice mail or e-mail at J11@ujafedny.org. J11 is a free and confidential service provided by UJA-Federation of New York.
