Resources
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Hatzolah of Middlesex County
24/7 pre-hospital medical emergency care using the latest equipment while adhering to halachic guidelines. Hatzalah Assist app available on iOS and Android.
Chaverim of Middlesex County
24/7 non-medical emergency assistance — car battery boosts, flat tires, lockouts, and fuel delivery. Serves HP, Edison, New Brunswick, Piscataway, and surrounding areas. Chaverim Assist app available on iOS and Android.
Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley
Volunteer: bikurcholimrv.org/volunteers/become-a-volunteer/
Medical & Hospitality
Chaim V'Chesed Hospitality House
24-hour hospitality center across the street from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Open anytime to eat or relax. Contact for sleeping arrangements.
Shabbat Taxi — A-A Checker Cab
Contact info
Arrange via Bikur Cholim (732-572-7181). No service 11 PM–4 AM.
Chai Lifeline
Programs and services meeting the unique emotional, social, and financial needs of families living with serious pediatric illness or loss. Local case manager: Sarita Kohn.
Food Assistance
Social Services
Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County
Provides kosher food pantry, community resources assistance, counseling, immigrant services, career services, and senior services.
Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ
Serves Jewish communities in Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Provides nutritional, mental health, in-home health, financial and socialization support, Jewish educational experiences, and grants and loans for Jewish students and families.
Shatnez Testing
Shatnez Testing — Rabbi Yosef Sayagh
Rabbi Yosef Sayagh will no longer be testing shatnez every week. Contact by texting to find out when he will be in Highland Park.
The Clothing Center
Contact info
Call Rabbi Sayagh first: 732-330-4103
Agudath Israel — Shatnez Testing
Drop off with envelope in AI basement
Community Organizations
Ava and Ivan Waisbord Chesed House
Guest housing for your Simcha or any occasion. Hosted by Young Israel of East Brunswick.
East Brunswick, NJ
It Takes a Village of Edison/Highland Park
Helping single parents with babysitting, tutoring & homework, dinners, transportation, errands, financial guidance, handyman/plumbing, heavy shlepping, furniture assembly, referrals, and more.
Contact info
To request help or offer services, contact:
Rivka Jaffe (732) 762-0490 · Julia Jamen (917) 847-0171 · Rikki Samel (732) 742-4559 · Rivka Teresh (347) 598-9448
The ROC NJ
Raritan Valley Orthodox Jewish Community Association
Civic & Township
Hospitals
Edison, NJ
ProCure Proton Therapy Center
https://bikurcholimrv.org/hospitals-facilities/procure-proton-therapy-center/