Shuls, Minyanim & Zmanim
GO DAVEN
MINYAN MAPS
SHUL ALERT
CSB CARE / Friedman Associates Zmanim Hotline
Kosher
cRc CHICAGO
YEAH THAT’S KOSHER
KOSHER MAP
KOSHER GPS
KCL — KEHILLOS CHAREIDIM of Lakewood & Central Jersey (KCL)
NOTE: Check with each kosher business and location regarding hechsher, chalav Yisrael, pas Yisrael and any other kashrus concerns.
Mikvaos
Overnight Stays
Inquire at the hospital desk or with the social worker (or other NICU staff) about accommodations in or near the hospital. These sometimes require advance reservation, while the policy in some places is to start fresh every day.
In the tristate area, there may be hotels within walking distance that are familiar with religious Jews, Chabad houses and accommodations provided by chesed organizations.
(NOTE: Some of these organizations are listed below as well as within some of the suggested links or apps.)
Outside of the tristate area, reach out to the local bikur cholim or Chabad.
Medical Sheilos
When dealing with premature infants, many sheilos arise. Halachic leniencies may apply; please do not hesitate to ask. Note that some sheilos change as the circumstances do, so you may need to ask the same question more than once. It’s important to have as much info as possible from the doctors to present sheilos properly. It is recommended to be in touch with your pediatrician as well.
Some general questions to ask your Rabbi-Rav-Dayan:
- What is permissible on Shabbos and Yom Tov in caring for a new mom? (i.e., electronic beds, call buttons, elevators, electronic doors)
- What is permissible on Shabbos and Yom Tov in caring for a premature infant?
- Can I communicate with the hospital on Shabbos and Yom Tov? What is the best way?
- What are the proper procedures for pumping on Shabbos and Yom Tov?
BAIS HAVAAD MEDICAL HOTLINE
KAV HALACHA
24-HOUR HALACHA NETWORK: Around-the-clock accessibility to leading Poskim, with specialized divisions, including medical halacha.
CHAYIM ARUCHIM
Division of Agudath Israel of America. Answers end-of-life sheilos.
Chesed & Medical Organizations
NOTE: Some organizations service specific areas, while many service locations across the United States (and sometimes beyond). If you need assistance outside of the United States, please contact us and we will try to help you connect with other resources and organizations.
General:
LAKEWOOD BIKUR CHOLIM
ACHIEZER
WELL TAB
If you are located outside of the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania area, or transferred to a hospital out of town, contact us for additional bikur cholim and similar resources.
Referrals, Patient Advocacy & Medical Info:
Don’t forget about your local Bikur Cholim!
Mental & Emotional Health:
High-Risk Pregnancy & Loss:
SHIFRAH
Special Needs:
YAHALOM (Division of Agudah)
SPECIAL NEEDS GUIDE
Chesed & Resource Lists
Of course, there are countless others resources — Klal Yisrael is amazing!
The websites and apps below have extended lists of these organizations and gemachim.
CHESED OF WILLIAMSBURG
SATMAR BIKUR CHOLIM
Helpful Jewish Websites & Apps
ULTIMATE ZMANIM
TEHILLIM
WeeCare Preemies does not take responsibility for the kashrus or halachic content from the links above, nor does it guarantee that all suggested websites and apps are up-to-date with current information, though we have done our best.
To send updates or to recommend additional resources, please email us at info@weecarepreemies.com.