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BIKUR CHOLIM KOSHER CABINETS
This hospital has a well-stocked Bikur Cholim cabinet located on the first floor outside of the Chapel, near the Main Entrance of the hospital.
The cabinet, stocked and maintained by Bikur Cholim, contains kosher food, including meal items such as beef sticks, tuna, noodle soups, snack items, and religious items such as grape juice, matza, electric candles, prayer books, Tallis and tefillin.
KOSHER FOOD FOR INPATIENTS
The hospital provides kosher meals and various packaged, kosher items, including grape juice and challa, for inpatients. Patients can dial "0" from any hospital phone and ask to speak to someone from Dietary Services regarding kosher food.
Hospital meals are commercially prepared and single serve (such as Meal Mart frozen dinners) and should be brought to patients with original packaging intact, along with disposable paper goods. Other typically available foods include individually wrapped foods with a hechsher, such as cereal, popsicles, etc.
Patients are advised to double check their meal tray upon receipt, as the hospital does not have kosher supervision.
Additionally, patients may request a mini-fridge for their personal use in their room. If none are available, there are two Bikur Cholim fridges that can be accessed through the Spiritual Care Office (contact info below.) Please check with a nurse before requesting, as not all rooms can accommodate the fridge.
KOSHER MEALS FOR VISITORS & CAREGIVERS
Bikur Cholim offers home-cooked Shabbos and Yom Tov meals for patients and their family members or friends staying with them in local hospitals. Contact us at 248-278-8484 to request meals. When possible, advance notice is appreciated.
These meals are dedicated in loving memory of Helen and Jack Lubliner, a"h.
Through our Parent Lunch program, we deliver lunches for parents of hospitalized children. Contact us at 248-278-8484 to request. When possible, advance notice is appreciated.
CHAPLAINCY
The Jewish chaplain on staff, Rabbi Yaakov Lasson, can be reached on his cell phone at 410-209-7794 or by email at jlasson2@hfhs.org.
Chaplains can be also reached by calling 248-349-8271 or by dialing "0" from any hospital phone and asking to be connected to the Spiritual Care Office - any chaplain will be happy to help you. In case you need help on Shabbos or Yom Tov, the office is located immediately past the Bikur Cholim Room, on the way to the Chapel, close to the Nine Mile Rd entrance.
SHABBOS Assistance
SHABBOS KITS
Shabbos kits containing battery-operated candles, grape juice, bentcher, besomim and more are available to enhance Shabbos or Yom Tov spent in a hospital or other care facility. Call Bikur Cholim at 248-278-8484 to request a kit.
Electric Shabbos candles can be requested from the Spiritual Care Office, from a Chaplain or from a Bikur Cholim volunteer. Candles can also be found in the cabinet in the Bikur Cholim room.
Shabbos kits are dedicated in loving memory of Helen and Jack Lubliner, a"h.
SHABBOS TRANSPORTATION
Tremp (previously Fruber) is a rideshare company, which operates on an account basis, but does not require a smartphone.
If you suspect you will need a taxi on Shabbos or Yom Tov, set up an account by calling Tremp at 732-479-7080. After setting up an account, no cash will be needed.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Contact us at 248-278-8484 to inquire about accommodations.
Donate TO HELP MORE
HENRY FORD SOUTHFIELD PATIENTS
Your donation allows us to keep the Kosher Cabinets stocked, provide homemade Shabbos meals, and ensure comfortable accommodation for families. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.