Community Numbers
Helping Hand 718
Please speak clearly and leave your last
name twice.
Bikur Cholim of
Queens 718 380-7433
Kew Gardens 718 850-4630
L.I.J. 718 343-5307
Community Calendar 718 793-5855
Erna Lindenfeld Hachnosas Kallah 718 591-9599
Eruv Hotlines:
Briarwood 718 657-2880
Forest Hills 718 544-6898
Hillcrest 718 263-3921
Hatzalah 718 230-1000 or 718 387-1750
Jewish Heritage Center 718 575-3100
Mikvah:
Grand Central 718 261-6380
Forest Hills 718 897-9370
Hillcrest 718 969-4937
Kew Gardens 718 849-0065
Kew Gardens Hills 718 268-6500
Police Precincts:
Forest Hills (112) 718 520-9311
Kew Gardens(102) 718 805-3200
Kew Gardens Hills (107) 718 969-5100
Senior Citizen Leagues
Y.I. of Forest Hills 718 520-2305
Y.I. of Queens Valley 718 263-6995
School Chesed Programs
Central 718 479-8550
Shevach 718 263-0525
Shalom Task Force 718 337-3700
Tomchei Shabbos 718 275-5193
Vaad Harabonim of Queens
Kashrus, Bais Din etc. 718 520-9060
Chevra Kadisha 718 849-9700
Queensvaad.org
Much appreciation to the Superbook from which we obtained the
community telephone numbers.
After-school Center
The Bridges for Children Center is an after-school program for Yeshiva elementary school students who are referred by their school. Rena Morris is the Girls' Program coordinator; Rabbi David Plotkin is the Boys'
Program coordinator. They are assisted by a group of mentors who are Yeshiva High School and college students trained by the Board of Jewish Education. Several master teachers serve as consultants. The program includes homework assistance, enrichment programs led by visiting experts, relaxation techniques, karate, skills training in communication, organization, conflict resolution and creative problem solving. For further information call 718 575-2170.
Books & Tapes
The Kew Gardens Synagogue has an extensive Judaic library for both adults and children.
Hours:
Sunday 10:30 -12:00, Friday 1:30 - 3:00.
Call R.Bondi 718 846-3208.
Children
The Baby's Room - We are accepting baby furniture and accessories that are in good clean condition. For donations or inquires call 718 793-6910.
Bris Accessories - really gorgeous bris outfit and accessories are available for your son's bris. Please call Chani Langer 718 847-7865.
Bris pillow g'mach Fancy bris pillow available for loan. Call 718 459-1468.
Clothing Donations
Oorah 718 485-0672
Eyeglasses-Eynayim
Eynayim is a Gmach that supplies reading glasses to shuls for people to use. Yossi and Naomi Pacht of Empire Optical donated the glasses. For further information call Batya at 718 261-1258.
Friendship
Do a great Mitzvah in a minute! Call a lonely person and wish a Good Shabbos! You can't believe how much it will be appreciated! Call a friend, a relative, an elderly person or couple, a widow(er), an older single, a newcomer, or someone who's ill. Do it this very week! For more information call 718 896-8251.
Hospitals
Shomer Shabbos visitor's guide to Queens and Long Island hospitals. Keep it on hand for an emergency! Provides you with information for obtaining Kosher food and finding Shabbos and Yom Tov accommodations etc. Call Helping Hand 718520-7515 for your free copy.
Kehillah.com
Kehillah.com is a free web site, whose goal is to promote Torah, Avodah, and Gemilus Chassadim by disseminating minyan, shiur, gemach and community information throughout Queens and Long Island. You can post messages on the bulletin boards to buy and sell your house or car. You can sign up to receive a weekly newsletter. For more information, e-mail editor@kehillah.com or just visit the website.
Lost and Found
Lost an item? Found an item? Call Helping Hand at 718520-7515 and leave a clear message with your name and phone number. We will notify you if we receive a matching call. This is Hashovas Aveidah twenty-first century.
Returned: one purse.
Kiruv
The Jewish Heritage Center has a variety of classes and programs geared for adults wishing to learn more about Judaism. If you know someone who can benefit please call 718575-3100
The Jewish Heritage Center needs men and women to learn individually with adult beginners for one hour per week. Call Rabbi Turk 718575-3100.
Star Outreach is a full service collegiate and adult kiruv organization. It offers classes, workshops, seminars Shabbatonim and sponsors trips to Israel. It also helps parents to enroll their Public School students in Yeshivas. If you know individuals who can benefit please call Rabbi Muscat at 718263-STAR.
Maternity Clothes G'mach
Maternity clothing is available. Voluntary donations at time of selection are greatly appreciated to facilitate upkeep of the Gmach. Donations of maternity clothes are also appreciated. Call Chana Fendrich 718263-1055.
Organizations
Seeking organizations that accept used furniture.
Seeking organizations that accept used clothing.
Please call Helping Hand 718575-7515.
Shidduchim
Kesher of Queens for more information call Mrs. Sora Richter 718 846-2957 or Rolly Respler 718441-3144.
Queens LChaim of the Queens Jewish Center call 718459-8432.
Religious Services
The Vaad Harabonim of Queens is the united voice of Torah Jewry for the Queens community. Its respected Kashrus services are available throughout Queens and adjacent Long Island communities. The Vaad Harabonim of Queens Chevra Kadish is the largest in America and services Queens, Long Island and beyond. The Chevra Kadisha can be reached at 718 849-9700.
The Vaad's Bais Din provides a venue for halachic dispute resolution for both monetary and marital issues.
Call the Vaad at 718 520-9060.
For a complete list of services visit the Vaads web site at QueensVaad.org.
Support Groups
Bait Shalom Bucharian Jewish Women's Organization is dedicated to promoting healthy family relationships. It sponsors lectures for community Rabbis and professionals, including chatan and kallah teachers, to identify and recognize potential family problems. It also offers parenting workshops. In addition, it sponsors teen workshops designed for teens to discuss their concerns with a professional. For more information, or to schedule a Bait Shalom representative call the director, Rita Kluyov, at the Bait Shalom office 718 575-1445.
M.A.S.K.- Mothers And Fathers Aligned Saving Kids is an organization that offers a range of services to the parents of adolescents and teens. Services include weekly support groups, referrals, e-mail support groups and an information hot line. M.A.S.K. is a recognized social agency staffed by professional counselors and approved by Daas Torah. Call the Hot line 10a.m. to 10 p.m. for details. Call 718 758-0400 or e-mail listproc@shamash.org.
Shalom Task Force is there for you, a friend or a family member who may be a victim of domestic violence. For help and further information call NATIONAL JEWISH CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE 718337-3700 or toll free 888-883-2323. Endorsed by leading Orthodox Rabbonim. You are not alone.
Therapy Evaluation for toddlers
Professional parent advocate for children under five years willing to help walk you through the system to obtain services for Speech, O.T, P.T. and Special Instruction. Call Toby at 718 896-7879
T'hillim Groups
KGH - Tuesday 9 p.m. at Ahavas Yisroel 147-02 73rd Ave.
KGH Tuesday 10a.m. call 718575-0801.
Hillcrest - Monday 9:00 p.m. call Chaya Burns at 718 591-5222.
YI of Jamaica Estates-Friday 9 a.m. 88-10 188th 718 479-7500
YIKGH Tuesday 8 p.m. Call 718261-2933.
Tutors
Tutors are needed for elementary to high school Yeshiva students. Please contact Helping Hand at 718520-7575 if you are willing to tutor as a volunteer.
Volunteers Needed
Zichron Chana Bayla-Kids for Chesed arranges for children to prepare packages for sick and/or hospitalized youngsters. To volunteer (children must be in at least sixth grade), or to refer an ill child to receive our package please contact Mindy Ginsberg 718793-1764.
Weddings & Simachot
Hachnosas Kallah G'mach contact Rabbi Bryks 718849-4140.
Bridal gowns, headpieces and petticoats for the Kallah, call 718591-5286 9:00-10:00 a.m. and 9:00-10:00 p.m.
13 60 round tablecloths with matching banquet size tablecloth. Call 718263-2082.
20 wrought iron 3-tier stands with gold chargers are available for rental. Proceeds go to Zedakah. Call 718380-4541
10 large gold colored baskets available call 718261-2123.
20 black candlesticks available call Chanie Langer at 718847-7865.
Centerpieces, including 24 silk flower arrangements, are available for rental.. Proceeds go to Zedakah. Call Beth 718591-4143.
Girl's Simcha Dresses are available to donate or to borrow, call Sheila at 718380-3642.
Wigs, Hats, Head coverings
Hats, head coverings, and wigs G'Mach. Volunteers are needed to help sort hats. To use our G'Mach or to donate merchandise please call Shirley Ambalu at 718261-2306.
Shaitel G'mach distributes wigs to women who cannot afford to purchase them, including Kallahs. We would appreciate donations from Shaitel Machers. For more information please call 718 256-8653.
Sheitel G'mach distributes, styles, and alters very nice wigs for a slight charge. Please call Chani at 718 849-4174
