ABOUT US

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Who we are

40 years ago, a group of strong and like minded women had a vision to create a support system for the community. They began with services for families and individuals facing medical challenges. This has evolved into the organization of Bikur Cholim of Far Rockaway and the Five Towns.

Today, this organization has become a sisterhood of women who anticipate the various needs of this rapidly growing community and have developed various programs to address those needs. This includes but is not limited to paying medical bills, visiting the shut-in and elderly, delivering home cooked meals and stocking hospitality rooms throughout the local area hospitals. Various new and diverse programs have been added to accommodate evolving needs of the community. We are volunteer-based and are always welcoming new participants.

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Marilyn Wolowitz
Marilyn Wolowitz
President

Growing up in a house of ongoing chesed, the road was paved for me 40 years ago to join the Bikur Cholim organization of this community with all its chesed opportunities.

Tzippy David
Tzippy David
President

To be a link in the chain of Chassadim that my parents A’H did for others. Also, as hakaras hatov to Hashem for giving me clarity on how and when to help people in need.

Devora Reich
Devora Reich
Treasurer

I wanted to be part of this special group of women who devote their time and energy to the community. They continue to inspire me everyday.

Malky Josephy Wernick
Malky Josephy Wernick
Shiva Homes Coordinator

G’milas Chassadim is one of the mitzvos that touches so many Yiddish Neshamos.

Rikki Molinsky
Rikki Molinsky
Special Projects Coordinator

I have personally experienced the invaluable help Bikur Cholim FT &FR offers and I am grateful to have the opportunity to participate in perpetuating its meeting the needs of the community.

Sarah Liss
Sarah Liss
Recording Secretary

I am inspired by all of you ladies who have been doing chesed for so many years! I joined because I really enjoy helping people!

Esther Feigenbaum
Esther Feigenbaum
Brunch Coordinator

As an RN in the community, I saw Bikur Cholim responding to needs that were not otherwise available to our people.

Esther Ruzohorsky
Esther Ruzohorsky
President

I grew up in a home that saw Bikur Cholim being done on a daily basis and always wanted to emulate my parents’ home.

Harriet Weller
Harriet Weller
Medical Equipment Gemach

When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, but it changes the world.

Jeanette Baruch
Jeanette Baruch
Medical Equipment Gemach

My mother, Hinda Karmel, one of the founders of this branch of Bikur Cholim, believed that chesed (giving or getting) is vital to us as individuals and helps us thrive as a nation. I grew up in a home that saw Bikur Cholim being done on a daily basis and always wanted to emulate my parents’ home.

Malkie Daniel
Malkie Daniel
Director of Volunteers

In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Reb. Batya Goodman
Reb. Batya Goodman
Financial Assistance Facilitator

I joined Bikur Cholim following my mother’s role model both in Columbia, South America and the US. I continued because I saw and continue to see how much we are needed and the happiness we bring to those we help.

Reb. Hindy Rubin
Reb. Hindy Rubin
Home Care Advisor

Kindness – it costs nothing but means everything

RABBINICAL COUNCIL

Rabbi Tzvi Flaum
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Rabbi Tzvi Flaum was a talmid of Rabbi Yosef Ber Soloveitchik zt"l and, after obtaining his B.A. in Jewish History from Yeshiva University, he received his rabbinical ordination from Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan.

Rabbi Uri Orlian
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Rabbi Uri Orlian has been serving as the Rabbi of the Shaarey Tefila Shul since fall 2020.

For the past 5 years he has taught Advanced Talmud in the Mechina Program at Yeshiva University.
Aside from his teaching, Rabbi Orlian also served as a Sgan Mashgiach.

Rabbi Ya'akov Trump
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Rabbi Ya’akov Trump serves as the Rabbi of the vibrant community of Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst.

It is his passion to share his passion for the Torah and its relevance in contemporary times.

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