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Our members are active volunteers in Bikur Cholim, Hatzolah, and the Chevra Kadisha. Other ways to help others include Shabbat Hospitality, KJ Friendly Visitors, the Food Pantry, Mitzvah Toy Campaign and Dorot.

BIKUR CHOLIM

For over 35 years, a dedicated group of
KJ members have been visiting patients at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Karen Lerman
Lerman.KarenJ@gmail.com.

KJ FRIENDLY VISITORS

Feeling isolated? Ailing? Lonely? At KJ you are never alone. One of our friendly volunteers will be happy to

call or visit. All interactions are kept confidential. Call Leah Modlin at 917-453-4855 or email at leahm23@gmail.com.

KJ Food Pantry

One of the few kosher food pantries in Manhattan, it provides weekly (every Monday) staples as well as fresh fruit and vegetables to those in need in our community. For more information or to volunteer, contact Bernice Kahn at bernice.berman@gmail.com.

Mitzvah Toy Campaign

This heartfelt program encourages children from Nursery School through Grade 8 to donate one or more of their birthday presents to children in need. For information contact Joanna Kleinhaus at JoannaKleinhaus@gmail.com.

SHABBAT HOSPITALITY

Let’s build a warm and welcoming KJ community! Are you new to the community? Do you still feel like you’re new to the community or not sufficiently connected? If you’re interested in meeting new people, hosting members, or being hosted, please contact yael@ckj.org.

KJ JOB SEARCH AND CAREER COACHING

KJ member Larry Kassman provides KJ community members with job search and career coaching using proven techniques. Topics include:

-Planning and executing an effective job search

-Networking

-Resume review

-Interview techniques and coaching

-Negotiating employment packages

-Optimizing your current career

All services are free of charge. Larry may be contacted here.

Dorot

Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Dorot has distinguished itself as a bastion of support for the frail elderly. We encourage our community to participate in their many volunteer initiatives - both holiday related and year-round - that forge bonds between the generations. See www.dorotusa.org for volunteer opportunities.