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Health & Fitness

Berg, Howard K. M.D. *

25 Crossroads Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-363-6664
Colon Rectal Surgical Associates, LLC.

Bikur Cholim of Baltimore

98 Mount Wilson Lane
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-0322
410-484-8012
Coordinator: Rebbetzin Chana Weinberg
Visits patients in hospitals, lends medical equipment, gives financial assistance.

By Your Side Home Health Care Service

Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7329
410-466-9200
410-466-6095
jfs@jfs.org
www.jfs.org
Serves seniors needing assistance with daily living activities.

Camp Milldale Special Needs Programs

Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-542-4900, ext. 214
jwitenstein@jcc.org
www.jcc.org
Special needs coordinator: Jessica Witenstein-Weaver
For children in K through 8th grade with social, emotional, developmental, learning and physical disabilities. Bogrim Program for ages 14 to 21.

CHAI Lifeline

Southeast Region
1140 NE 163rd Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
305-956-9990
305-956-7879
eweiss@chailifeline.org
www.chailifeline.org
Director: Ellen Weiss
Provides services to seriously ill children and their families.

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Hadassah of Greater Baltimore
3723 Old Court Road
Suite 205
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-9590
410-484-0161
Baltimore.chapter@hadassah.org
President: Aileen Bormel
Preventive health awareness program for 11th- and 12th-graders about breast and testicular cancers. Adult programs for breast and prostate cancers.

Citron, Jason M.D. *

7605 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21203
410-828-0110
Radiation oncology.

Dor Yeshorim Genetic Testing Program

4011 Brookhill Road
Baltimore, 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 5728
Bedford Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-5070
Co-presidents: Susan Lewis, Alisa Rosenbloom
Nonprofit fund-raising organization for cancer and leukemia research.

Edith Rosen Strauss Organization Inc.

6606 Park Heights Avenue
Penthouse H
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4445
410-764-7709
Dorothy Cohen
Focuses on cancer aid for children with fund-raising projects.

Fraiman, Mark M.D., F.A.C.S. *

O'Dea Medical Arts Building
7505 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
410-427-2220
Liver and pancreas surgery.

Gamliel, Ziv M.D. *

O'Dea Medical Arts Building
7505 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
410-427-2220
Thoracic surgery.

Hearing Services *

1838 Greene Tree Road
Suite 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.

Hospice of Baltimore & Howard County & Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care *

6601 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21204
443-849-8200
443-849-8284
www.hospiceofbaltimore.org
Nonprofit organization for end-of-life care. Promotes quality of life and ensures every patient's remaining time is comfortable, meaningful and pain-free. Care and support services in patient's home, nursing homes, retirement communities, long-term care facilities and Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care. Service areas include Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Carroll and Harford counties.

House of Hope

3710 Clarks Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-664-5383
410-664-1050
lindaking1950@yahoo.com
www.jewishrecoveryhouses.org
Program director: Linda King
Residential facility exclusively for Jewish men seeking to recover from alcohol and drug addiction in a structured and supportive environment.

JBI International

110 E. 30th Street
New 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 Health and Fitness Center

Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 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)
410-578-0102
tsafier@jcc.org
www.jcc.org
Park Heights fitness supervisor: Toni Safier
Owings Mills fitness supervisor: Lynn Rosen-Stone
State-of-the-art fitness centers, cardiovascular and strength training, aerobics, free weights, personal training and nutrition programs. Indoor/outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, track.

JCC Leagues (for Adults)

Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-542-4900, ext. 242 (Park Heights)
410-356-5200, ext. 361 (Owings Mills)
www.jcc.org
Park Heights: Steve Kellner skellner@jcc.org
Owings Mills: Becca Stewart bstewart@jcc.org

Jewish Addiction Services

5750 Park Heights Avenue
Suite 286
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7575
410-484-3003
kfriner@jbbl.org
www.jewishaddictionservices.org
Director: Kim M. Friner
Provides outpatient counseling for adolescents, adults, families with alcohol/ other drug addictions and assessment and referrals. Provides prevention educational programming and community-wide educational seminars.

Jewish Caring Network

122 Slade Avenue
Suite 100A
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-602-6075
410-602-6076
info@jewishcaringnetwork.org
www.jewishcaringnetwork.org
Co-founder/intake coordinator: Chaya Drabkin
Services to families diagnosed with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

Jewish Community Center Special Needs Programs

Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-542-4900, ext. 214
jwitenstein@jcc.org
www.jcc.org
Special needs coordinator: Jessica Witenstein-Weaver
Year-round programming for people with special needs and integration into other JCC programs.

Jewish Community Chaplaincy

Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7327
410-664-0551
t.schur@jfs.org
www.jfs.org
Director: Rabbi Dr. Tsvi Schur
Provides for Baltimore medical institutions, nursing homes and assisted living facilities Jewish guidance and counseling.

Jewish Convalescent and Nursing Home Inc.

7920 Scotts Level Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-521-3600
410-521-0892
sprero@lifebridgehealth.org
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Marketing coordinator: Susan Prero
LifeBridge Health Center and agency of the Associated. 147-bed kosher nursing home provides first-rate medical care and rehabilitation services.

Jewish Deaf Society of Baltimore

6108 Gist Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-9273
410-358-7060 (Voice/TTY)
410-358-8491
ffri@loc.gov
For Jewish deaf in community. Offers Jewish holidays and social events.

Jewish Deaf Society of Baltimore

6108 Gist Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-9273
410-358-7060 (Voice/TTY)
410-358-8491
ffri@loc.gov
For Jewish deaf in community. Offers Jewish holidays and social events.

Jewish Vegetarians of North America

6938 Reliance Road
Federalsburg, MD 21632
410-754-5550
imossman@bluecrab.org
www.jewishveg.com
Administrator: Israel Mossman
Nonprofit volunteer organization.

Johns Hopkins Cancer Risk Assessment Program

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building
401 N. Broadway
Room 1343
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-502-7082
410-955-3694
www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org
Referral coordinator: Linda Thompson
Genetic counseling for known hereditary cancer syndromes. Genetic testing of appropriate individuals.

Kodem Kol Program/Kennedy Krieger Institute

7000 Tudsbury Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
410-298-7000
410-298-9288
shabtai@kennedykrieger.org
www.kennedykrieger.org
Director, department for family support services: Dr. Joan Lawrence
Early intervention services. Project of Kennedy Krieger Institute Family Support Services, Baltimore Infants and Toddlers Program and Center for Jewish Education.

Krasna, Mark M.D. *

O'Dea Medical Arts Building
7505 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
410-427-2220
Thoracic surgery.

Kulanu K’Echad: Programs for Families of Children with Special Needs

5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7420
Joint program of Associated agencies. Recreational, educational and support services.

Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital

2434 W. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-2316
410-601-2400
410-601-2920
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.

Lifebridge Health & Fitness

1836 Greene Tree Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-6800, ext. 115
410-484-6804
www.lifebridgehealthandfitness.com
Membership director: Debbie Katz
Full-service fitness facility that integrates rehabilitative and clinical health programs.

Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation

2441 Hunt Drive
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-486-2672
Co-presidents: Judy Frankle, Elaine Finkelstein, Jewel Martin
Raises funds to fight cancer, for patient aid, research, rehabilitation and education.

Milford Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center *

4204 Old Milford Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-1500
410-653-5530
milfordmanor@earthlink.net
www.milfordmanor.net
Director of admissions: Steve Land
Privately owned facility, kosher dining, weekly Sabbath and Jewish holiday services. Quality long-term care and rehabilitation services in supportive environment since 1980. Medicare, Medicaid, private pay and most insurance plans accepted.

National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association

2001 Beacon Street
Suite 204
Boston, MA 02135
617-277-4463
800-90-NTSAD
617-277-0134
info@ntsad.org
www.ntsad.org
Executive director: Jayne Gershkowitz
Nonprofit organization dedicated to treatment, prevention and research of Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases.

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7337
410-664-0551
c.ohlhaver@jfs.org
www.jfs.org
Charles Ohlhaver
Individual, couple, family and group psychotherapies to those meeting eligibility requirements.

Pikesville Psychological Services LLC *

7 Church Lane
Suite 15A
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-580-0244
410-486-7906
Director: Danica Lee Guttman
Providing adults with unique interdisciplinary approach to therapy for treatment of depression, anxiety, workplace and family issues, including pre-marital, marital and post-partum.

Programs for People with Disabilities

Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7413
410-664-0551
s.blas@jfs.org
www.jfs.org
Manager of disability services: Staci Blas
Range of services for people of all ages with disabilities.

Project Ezra

6414 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-7902
410-764-0000
projectezra@hotmail.com
Executive director: Gerald Shavrick
Enhances health and safety of Jewish community through educational/training programs.

Rosenshein, Neil B. M.D. *

7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
410-337-4411
Gynecologic oncology.

Ruxton Health and Rehabilitation Center of Pikesville *

7 Sudbrook Lane
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-8771
410-484-3080
www.ruxtonhealthcare.com
Director of admissions: Marsha Kaplan
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.

Schultz, Michael J. M.D., F.A.C.S *

7505 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
410-427-5510
General surgery, breast surgery.

Sharsheret: Linking Young Jewish Women In Their Fight Against Breast Cancer

1086 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, N.J. 07666
866-474-2774
201-837-5025
info@sharsheret.org
www.sharsheret.org
Executive director: Rochelle Shoretz
Connects young Jewish women nationwide who are facing breast cancer with peer supporters.

Siegelbaum, Marc H. M.D. *

O'Dea Medical Arts Building
7505 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
410-296-0166
Urologic Surgery Associates.

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

2401 W. Belvedere Avenue
Hoffberger Building
Suite 33
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-5853
410-601-8665
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Genetic counselor: Deborah Axtell-Kass
Genetic counseling and evaluation; review of abnormal first or second trimester screening results, abnormal ultrasound findings and family history issues.

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

2401 W. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-WELL
410-601-8492
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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-9161
410-601-9680
410-601-8974
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.

Soveya

6209 Western Run Drive
Baltimore, MD 21209
1-888-876-8392
info@soveya.com
www.soveya.com
Director: Rabbi Eli Glaser
National non-profit organization based in Baltimore, providing confidential counseling for individuals and families struggling with compulsive eating, obesity and weight-related issues. Soveya strives to help a person establish a healthy relationship with food, implementing a comprehensive strategy that addresses emotional triggers, behavioral patterns and physical cravings.

Steven Kaufman AIDS Outreach Project

Jewish Family Services
6 Park Center Court
Suite 203
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-8383, ext. 318
410-356-0103
info@skaop.org
www.skaop.org
Coordinator: Elizabeth Wexler
AIDS prevention and awareness programs for grade 3 to adults. Supportive referral services for people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Torah Organization for Disability Access

3409 Shelburne Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-602-6272
markyoung123@gmail.com
Executive director: Dr. Mark Young
Orthodox Union-facilitated organization educating public about disabilities.

Tova House

3408 Glen Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
443-524-1825
410-664-5383
443-524-1827
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.

True Sisters Inc., Baltimore #35

7 Slade Avenue
No. 711
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-3751
iudoff@aol.com
President: Phyllis Udoff
Helps those afflicted with cancer; funds research at Greenebaum Cancer Center at University of Maryland; sends children to Camp Sunrise.

University of Maryland School of Medicine Comprehensive Medical Genetics Service

655 W. Baltimore Street
Room 11-037
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-3480
410-706-6105
mblitzer@peds.umaryland.edu
www.mdkids.umaryland.edu
Head, division of human genetics, department of pediatrics: Dr. M.G. Blitzer
Clinical genetics: Dr. Carol Greene
Evaluation, diagnosis, laboratory testing, genetic counseling and physician services for carriers of disorders prevalent in Ashkenazic Jewish population.

Yachad of the National Jewish Council for the Disabled

c/o 2602 Gage Court
Apt. 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 14 to 30.