Community Numbers

                                                                                               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

 

 

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  73^rd 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.            88-10 188^th  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