We at עול”ם – עזרה וחיזוק לחולי מעיים ~ The Jewish Crohn’s & Colitis Support Group (JCCSG) would like to wish you and your family again, a good and sweet, happy and prosperous year. A year of Nachas and Parnasah and all you need. And of course a Healthy year. May we all be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life.
As a reminder, please discuss with your Rabbe/Rav/Dayan AND Doctor regarding your fasting, taking your medications, and/or about taking IV (Intravenous) fluids.
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After we were asked by a lot of our members, we’re sending a list of IV Center’s provided by our heroic Chevra Hatzolah
YOU WILL NEED A PRESCRIPTION!!!
Williamsburg:
You have to register by calling Chevra Hatzalah’s special line: 718-534-5050 Ext. 0
Erev Yom Kipur (Starting the IV line):
- Nadvarna Shul, 237 Lee Ave. – From 1:00pm till 3:00pm, and from 5:00pm till 6:30pm
On Yom Kipur (IV Center):
- ODA, 14 Heyward St. – from 10:00am till 4:00pm
- Quality Health Center, 432 Bedford Ave. – from 10:00am till 4:00pm
Boro Park:
Erev Yom Kipur (Starting the IV line):
- Bobov Shul, 1533 48th St. – from 1:00pm from 6:00pm
On Yom Kipur (IV Center):
- Bobov Shul, 1533 48th St. – from 8:00am from 7:00pm
- Belz Shul, 1321 43rd St. – from 8:00am from 7:00pm
- Statcare, 1270 51th St. – from 8:00am from 7:00pm
- Brizdovitz Shul, 1721 58th St. – from 8:00am from 7:00pm
For house calls (Only if necessary) or for more info please call Bobov Bikur Cholim: 718-851-2500
Kiryas Yoel, Monroe:
- Please call: 845-537-0014 to arrange it
Monsey:
- Please call: 845-598-3594 to arrange it
New Square:
- Please call: 845-659-5886 to arrange it
Montreal:
- Please call: Refuah V’Chesed, 514-357-2167 Ext. #8
REMEMBER: The same Torah which commands us to fast on Yom Kippur tells us that “V’Nishmartem M’od L’Nafshotaichem” – “Take care of your health/guarding our health” is far more important.
Again, you need a prescription in order to get the IV, no exceptions! So please make sure to have it!
Have an easy fast!!!
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