Jewish Family Services

Wheels in Motion 

Provides assistance to seniors with getting to medical and other appointments.  An experienced and fully ensured driver will pick you up and bring you back, no waiting needed!  Reservations must be made at least a week in advance to insure prompt service.  A voluntary donation is suggested.  For questions or to make a reservation, call the Federation office at 508-997-7471.

 

Kosher Nutrition Program

Kosher Nutrition Program provides delicious hot kosher lunches five days a week at Ahavath Achim Synagogue.  On Fridays, in honor of Shabbat, participants enjoy challah, wine, and the company of Rabbis Hartman, Kanter, and Cantor Schudrich, who deliver a D’var Torah on a rotating basis. 

 

Meals-on-Wheels

Hot kosher meals are delivered five days a week to home-bound Jewish elderly in New Bedford and surrounding towns. 

For questions or to sign up for this program, please call Olga Yorish at 508-997-7471 or email at oyorish@jewishnewbedford.org.  We guarantee full confidentiality.

 

Counseling 

A licensed social worker is available for counseling individuals and families who need assistance.  Please call Olga Yorish at 508-997-7471.  We guarantee full confidentiality.

 

Passover Relief Drive

Every year, the Jewish Federation, in cooperation with local rabbis, Rabbi Barry Hartman of Ahavath Achim Congregation and Rabbi Raphael Kanter of Tifereth Israel Congregation, coordinates an annual Passover Relief Drive.  Funds are collected in order to buy special Passover food for the needy families in the Jewish community. 

For centuries, Jewish communities around the world have collected Maot Chittim ("Wheat Money"), so that those of limited means may celebrate a joyous and kosher Passover.  The giving of Maot Chittim, which enables families in need to purchase wine, matzah, and the other Pesach necessities, is a basic mitzvah every Jew is obligated to fulfill.

This year, we provided Passover food packages to 22 families (the total of 37 individuals).

If you have any questions, or would like to make a donation to Passover Relief Fund, please call Olga Yorish at 508-997-7471 or email her at oyorish@jewishnewbedford.org.

 

Blood Drive

The Jewish Federation has a long-standing tradition of cooperating with St. Luke’s Hospital in organizing annual blood drives as well as encouraging its members to donate blood throughout the year.  This year, the Drive was held on Sunday May 4, 2008 and was chaired by Barbara Rubin who was successful in recruiting 30 members of the Jewish community to donate blood.  This effort enables us to guarantee free supply of blood for all Federation members and their families.

 

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