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Highland Park First Aid Squad
Contact info
Volunteer first aid and emergency medical services for Highland Park. Non-emergency: 732-985-8960. In any emergency dial 9-1-1. Discount cards available: $30 for one or $50 for two, providing discounts at local businesses.
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.
Medical & Hospitality
Caregiver Support Group
Sponsored by Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley. Meets twice monthly and is facilitated by a licensed social worker.
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.
Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley
Volunteer: https://bikurcholimrv.org/volunteers/become-a-volunteer/
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.
Bereavement & Shiva
Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Marnie Kean, LCSW. Advanced registration required. Co-sponsored by The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.
Shiva Minyannaire Initiative
NJ Chesed and Parnossa Network (formerly The ROC of NJ) coordinating community-wide effort to help provide minyanim at shiva homes for Shaḥarit and Minḥa/Maariv. Join the WhatsApp group.
Food Assistance
Kosher Meals on Wheels
JFS program providing kosher meals to homebound elderly and disabled. Volunteers needed to cover vacations and last-minute cancellations. Deliveries Monday/Wednesday/Friday with pick-up at Rutgers Hillel, New Brunswick at 10:00am.
Social Services
Highland Park Lunch with Friends
Program urgently needs volunteers to assist with serving meals and engaging with senior attendees. Meetings on Mondays & Wednesdays.
JFS Pet Food Pantry
Jewish Family Services initiative providing pet food to families in need. Pets are considered members of the family. To donate, email to schedule a drop-off.
JFS Women's Support Group
Provides a safe and welcoming space for displaced homemakers seeking community and balance during major life changes. Meetings held on the first Monday of each month from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Jewish Family Service's North Brunswick office, 2C Blackhorse Lane.
Lunch with Friends (Highland Park)
Program serving senior community members. Urgently needs volunteers to assist with serving meals and engaging with senior attendees. Volunteers help on Mondays & Wednesdays.
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
No longer testing shatnez every week. Contact to find out when testing is available 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
Network of over 70 local volunteers providing support and assistance to single moms and dads with everyday tasks such as babysitting, financial guidance, errands and more. Particularly interested in adding handymen, plumbers, and other home maintenance professionals.
Shnainu Shidduch Group of Edison & Highland Park
Volunteer shidduch group assisting Orthodox Jewish singles of all ages and hashkafot.
The ROC of New Jersey — Jersey Employment Assistance Initiative
Free assistance offering resumé coaching, interview coaching, LinkedIn networking coaching, and finding a mentor in your field. Over 100 neighbors have already received assistance.
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/