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Health & Fitness
Bikur Cholim of Baltimore
398 Mount Wilson LaneBaltimore, MD 21208
410-486-0322
Coordinator: Rebbetzin Chana Weinberg
Nonprofit volunteer organization that visits patients in hospitals, lends medical equipment, transports patients to medical appointments and gives financial assistance for medical needs. Holds annual melave malkah.
Call of the Shofar
2722 Cheswolde RoadBaltimore, MD 21209
410-358-1110
www.calloftheshofar.org
Rabbi Simcha Frischling
Organization of Jewish men and women whose mission is to generate individual well-being and healthy relationships within Jewish communities. Programs grounded in wisdom of Jewish tradition as well as leading-edge research and contemporary modalities for personal development.
Camp Milldale Special Needs Programs
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 387
kmeskin@jcc.org
www.jcc.org
Special needs coordinator: Kira Meskin
For children in grades kindergarten through 8th with social, emotional, developmental, learning and physical disabilities. Well-rounded individualized program by professional staff. Bogrim Program for ages 14 to 21; campers enjoy Camp Milldale activities and participate in age-appropriate vocational activities.
CHAI Lifeline
Southeast Region1140 NE 163rd Street, Suite 8
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
305-956-9990
305-956-7879
eweiss@chailifeline.org
www.chailifeline.org
Director: Ellen Weiss
International not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing vital health support services to seriously ill children, their families and their community.
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Hadassah of Greater Baltimore3723 Old Court Road
Suite 205
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-9590
Baltimore.chapter@hadassah.org
www.baltimore.hadassah.org
President: Aileen Bormel
Preventive health awareness program that educates 11th- and 12th-grade young women and men about early detection and self-examination for breast and testicular cancers. Adult programs available for breast and prostate cancers.
Courtland Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
7920 Scotts Level RoadBaltimore, MD 21208
410-521-3600
www.lifebridgehealth.org
LifeBridge Health Center and agency of the Associated. 147-bed kosher nursing home provides first-rate medical care and rehabilitation services. An Eden Alternative center.
Dor Yeshorim Genetic Testing Program
4011 Brookhill RoadBaltimore, MD 21215
410-358-8213
Baltimore coordinator: Dr. Michael Ring
Premarital genetic screening for Tay-Sachs and other recessive genetic diseases. Annual screenings at Ner Israel, Bais Yaakov. Appointments available with local physicians throughout the year.
Dorothy Friedman Caplan Guild
PO Box 5728Bedford Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-6186
Co-presidents: Marsha Levine, Terri Goldbloom
Nonprofit fund-raising organization for cancer and leukemia research. Member, Federation of Jewish Women's Organizations.
Edith Rosen Strauss Organization Inc.
6606 Park Heights AvenuePenthouse H
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-3111
martin@mris.com
Co-presidents: Dorothy Cohen, Beverly Stappler
Treasure Chest of Gold fund-raiser; donor lunch at which funds are distributed to hospitals. All monies to cancer aid for children.
Eternity
c/o Beth Israel Congregation3706 Crondall Lane
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-581-0674
eternity20549@aol.com
Ellen Fox
Support group for parents of deceased overdose victims. Meets the first and third Mondays of each month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Beth Israel Congregation. Open to Jews of all denominations.
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Fitness Center at the Myerberg
3101 Fallstaff RoadBaltimore, MD 21209
410-358-6856
410-358-1816
hdagilis@myerbergseniorcenter.org
www.myerbergseniorcenter.org
Marketing director: Helen Dagilis
Fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center designed specifically for those 55-plus. Expertly staffed by LifeBridge Health and Fitness.
Health-Way Pharmacy *
1503 Bedford AvenuePikesville, MD 21208
410-653-6302
www.health-waypharmacy.com
Family-owned pharmacy that serves the Pikesville, Maryland community with combined expertise in both natural and traditional medicine. The Yusofov family and their staff have 80 years combined pharmacy experience. With our unique approach to your health, we can teach you how various elements work within your body -- and how to combine ingredients and medicines most effectively.
Hear For You, Inc *
6503 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-764-3113
Miriam Singal, AuD.
Comprehensive hearing and balace health care. Evaluation and dispensing of state-of-the-art digital hearing aids. Adjustments and repairs, assistive listening devices.
Hearing Services *
1838 Greene Tree RoadSuite 370
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-3400
410-486-0092
Audiologist: Leslie B. Papel
Complete hearing health care and hearing protection, including audiologic evaluations and hearing aid dispensary. All types of hearing aids from traditional to digital, deep-in-the-canal to behind-the-ear. Repairs, warranties, batteries available. Assistive listening technology available. Call for catalog.
House of Hope
3710 Clarks LaneBaltimore, MD 21215
443-870-3082
www.jewishrecoveryhouses.org
Brett Goldenberg
Residential facility exclusively for Jewish men seeking to recover from alcohol and drug addiction in a structured and supportive environment. A Jewish Recovery House.
JBI International
110 E. 30th StreetNew York, N.Y. 10016
212-889-2525
www.jbilibrary.org
Formerly Jewish Braille Institute of America. Link between Jewish world and Jews who are blind and visually impaired.
JCC Fitness and Wellness Center
Weinberg Park Heights JCC5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-542-4900, ext. 247 (Park Heights)
410-356-5200, ext. 502 (Owings Mills)
www.jcc.org
State-of-the-art fitness centers, cardiovascular and strength training, aerobics, free weights, personal training, classes and nutrition programs. Indoor/outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, walking/jogging track.
JCC Leagues (for Adults)
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 361
www.jcc.org
Variety of sports leagues for adults: basketball, flag football, bowling, roller hockey, softball.
Jewish Caring Network
122 Slade AvenueSuite 100A
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-602-6075
sgoldenberg@jewishcaringnetwork.org
www.jewishcaringnetwork.org
Director of operations: Stacey Goldenberg
Provides vital support services to families diagnosed with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Jewish Community Center Special Needs Programs
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-542-4900, ext. 214
www.jcc.org
Special needs coordinator: Kira Meskin
Year-round programming for people with special needs and integration into other JCC programs. Children's programs include Sunday Funday, Schools Out inclusion program, Teen Time. Adult programming includes social clubs, ceramics, Kick 'N Shvitz.
Jewish Community Services
5750 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-466-9200
jcs@jcsbaltimore.org
www.jcsbaltimore.org
Counseling, service coordination, workshops for parents, sibshops for brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
Jewish Community Services
5750 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-466-9200
jcs@jcsbaltimore.org
www.jcsbaltimore.org
Comprehensive human services agency of the Associated, offers mental health services including counseling, therapy and service coordination; resources for seniors and caregivers; addiction treatment; outpatient counseling; prevention education related to addiction and HIV/AIDS; support and services for people with disabilities; hospice resources.
Jewish Community Services
5750 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-466-9200
jcs@jcsbaltimore.org
www.jcsbaltimore.org
Serves adolescents, adults and families suffering from alcohol, drug or other addictions. Addiction Services is certified by the State of Maryland as an outpatient program; DWI/DUI educational and treatment program, and referral agency of the courts. JCS recovery-focused counseling, treatment, referral and educational programs address the challenges of substance use, abuse and addiction.
Jewish Deaf Society of Baltimore
6108 Gist AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-358-7060 (Voice/TTY)
friedman23@gmail.com
Rabbi Fred Friedman
For Jewish deaf and hard of hearing in Baltimore community. Celebrates Jewish holidays, meetings and social get-togethers.
Jewish Recovery Houses Inc.
3723 Old Court Road, Ste 206Baltimore, MD 21208
410-585-1223
Executive director: Robert Goodell
Nonprofit organization operates two sober living facilities for Jewish men and women to recover from addiction: Tova House for women and House of Hope for men.
Jewish Vegetarians of North America
49 Patton DriveNewport News, VA 23606
757-930-4998
rschw.12345@aol.com
www.jewishveg.com
John Diamond
Nonprofit volunteer organization provides free information, publishes newsletter, sells Jewish vegetarian-related books.
Johns Hopkins Cancer Risk Assessment Program
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building401 N. Broadway
Room 1343
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-502-7082
www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org
Referral coordinator: Linda Thompson
Genetic counseling for known hereditary cancer syndromes. Genetic testing of appropriate individuals. Personalized risk assessment and cancer screening recommendations for people at high risk.
Kodem Kol Program/Kennedy Krieger Institute
7000 Tudsbury RoadBaltimore, MD 21244
410-298-7000
shabtai@kennedykrieger.org
www.kennedykrieger.org
Director, department for family support services: Dr. Joan Lawrence
Early intervention services to eligible Baltimore metro Jewish families to help ensure children's healthy development from birth. Collaborative project of Kennedy Krieger Institute Family Support Services, Baltimore Infants and Toddlers Program and Center for Jewish Education.
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
2434 W. Belvedere AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-601-2316
hallen@lifebridgehealth.org
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Guest relations: Heather Allen
LifeBridge Health Center and agency of the Associated. 292-bed kosher nursing home and sub-acute hospital with multi-level care. First registered Eden Alternative center in Maryland.
Levy, Harold M. D.M.D., PA *
11 Slade Avenue, Ste 101Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-1000
www.smilebylevy.com
Dr. Harold Levy, D.M.D.
Comprehensive general dentistry delivered by a compassionate and clinically accomplished staff, headed by J. Levy, at a beautiful, comfortable, and technologically advanced office in a landmark building in Pikesville.
Menucha
3503 Fallstaff RoadBaltimore, MD 21215
410-764-0844
menuchainc@gmail.com
Esther Ward
Serves children with special needs and their families in the Orthodox community.
Milford Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
4204 Old Milford Mill RoadBaltimore, MD 21208
410-486-1500
admissions@milfordmanor.net
www.milfordmanor.net
Director of admissions: Steve Land
Maryland's only privately owned facility providing kosher dining, regular Shabbat and Jewish holiday services. Quality long-term care and rehabiliation services in a supportive environment. Medicare, Medicaid, private pay and most insurance plans accepted.
National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association
2001 Beacon StreetSuite 204
Boston, MA 02135
617-277-4463
info@ntsad.org
www.ntsad.org
Executive director: Sue Kahn
Nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead the fight to treat and cure Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases, and to support affected families and individuals in leading fuller lives.
Private Home Care, LLC *
600 Reisterstown Road, Ste 403Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-6565
info@phcmd.com
www.phcmd.com
Administrative director: Olga Gimburg
Providing in-home non-medical and medical services to elderly and disabled adults. Experienced, kind and dependable caregivers are available 2 to 24 hours a day.
Project Ezra
c/o Chesed Fund3209 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-7902
410-358-5555
Enhances health and safety of Jewish community through educational/training programs like bicycle safety instruction and CPR courses.
Ruxton Health and Rehabilitation Center of Pikesville *
7 Sudbrook LaneBaltimore, MD 21208
410-486-8771
410-484-3080
vwise@ruxton.us
www.ruxtonhealthcare.com
Director of admissions/marketing: Viola Wise
Compassion, respect, skilled professionalism. Providing long-term care for more than 30 years. Rehabilitation team offers physical, occupational and speech therapy to promote healing and independence. Emphasis on providing optimistic environment for all patients. Please visit our newly renovated rehab unit.
Sharsheret: Linking Young Jewish Women In Their Fight Against Breast Cancer
1086 Teaneck RoadTeaneck, N.J. 07666
866-474-2774
201-837-5025
info@sharsheret.org
www.sharsheret.org
Executive director: Eillene Leistner
Connects young Jewish women nationwide who are facing breast cancer with peer supporters. Coordinates education and outreach on issues unique to Jewish women facing breast cancer.
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2401 W. Belvedere AvenueHoffberger Building
Suite 33
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-5853
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Genetic counselor: Deborah Axtell-Kass
Genetic counseling and evaluation for families interested in genetic disease screening, maternal age counseling, review of abnormal first or second trimester screening results, abnormal ultrasound findings and family history issues.
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2401 W. Belvedere AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-601-WELL
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Director, marketing and corporate communications: Jill Bloom
471-bed Jewish-sponsored community and teaching hospital with the following Centers of Excellence: Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute, Heart Center, neurosciences center, rehabilitation center, women's and children's services, ER-7.
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Pastoral Services
2401 W. Belvedere AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-601-9161
mackerson@lifebridgehealth.org
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Director, pastoral care and chaplaincy services: Rabbi Mitchell Ackerson
Visitation, counseling, support and items necessary for religious observance for patients, families and staff. Classes and educational opportunities for hospital and Jewish community. Monday-Thursday minchah minyan. Jewish wills available.
Soveya
6209 Western Run DriveBaltimore, MD 21209
888-876-8392
info@soveya.com
www.soveya.com
Director: Rabbi Eli Glaser
Baltimore-based national nonprofit organization provides confidential counseling for individuals and families struggling with compulsive eating, obesity and weight-related issues.
Torah Organization for Disability Access
3409 Shelburne RoadBaltimore, MD 21208
410-602-6272
markyoung123@gmail.com
Executive director: Dr. Mark Young
Orthodox Union-facilitated organization educating public about disabilities and helping people with disabilities live better lives.
Tova House
3408 Glen AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
443-759-7947
lindaking1950@yahoo.com
www.jewishrecovery.com
Program director: Linda King
Residential facility exclusively for Jewish women seeking to recover from alcohol and drug addiction in a structured and supportive environment. A Jewish Recovery House.
True Sisters Inc., Baltimore #35
7 Slade AvenueNo. 711
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-3151
iudoff@aol.com
President: Phyllis Udoff
Oldest Jewish philanthropic organization in the U.S., founded in 1846 in New York City. Chapters dedicated to cancer research and to improve the life of those afflicted with cancer.
University of Maryland School of Medicine Comprehensive Medical Genetics Service
655 W. Baltimore StreetRoom 11-037
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-328-3335
mblitzer@peds.umaryland.edu
www.mdkids.umaryland.edu
Head, division of human genetics, department of pediatrics: Dr. M.G. Blitzer
Evaluation, diagnosis, laboratory testing, genetic counseling and physician services for carriers of disorders prevalent in Ashkenazic Jewish population, including Tay-Sachs, Gaucher, Niemann-Pick, Canavan disease, familial dysautonomia and cystic fibrosis. .
Yachad of the National Jewish Council for the Disabled
c/o 2602 Gage CourtApt. C
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-2080
miraot1@verizon.net
Mira and Yehuda Labovitz
Evening and Sunday recreational and social programs for people with disabilities, ages 10 to 35. All events include "non-disabled" peers. Volunteer opportunities for teens and young adults.