We offer our Chaplaincy services when people need them most, at times of frailty, illness, infirmity, and loss. Our programs assist individuals with information, social support and material aid, and avail them of spiritual counsel, Jewish traditions and observances.
About Chicago Mitzvah CampaignIn 1974, the Lubavitcher Rebbe launched a worldwide campaign focusing on increasing the knowledge and practice of mezuzah and tefillin. The Rebbe also encouraged all Jews to have their tefillin and mezuzahs checked by qualified scribes. Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Hecht OB”M spearheaded the city-wide mezuzah and tefillin campaign in the Chicago land area, with the help of Mr. Israel Nathan. When Mr. Nathan made aliyah to Israel, Rabbi Aron Wolf became the director of this campaign.
Chaplaincy Services
Free medicar transportation available to help patients get to doctor appointments, family gatherings, social events, and other important destinations to which they could not otherwise go.
Subsidized emergency medical alert systemsWe encourage homebound patients in particular to use an “emergency medical alert system”, for these are proven to be real lifesavers.
Medical Alert system storiesMedical Alert systems save lifes.
Hospital and nursing home visitationsOur Chaplain visits are conducted with great sensitivity, gently seeking to boost the patient’s spirits with comfort, companionship and good cheer, and providing uplifting opportunities to perform a mitzvah, say a blessing, and offer a prayer.
Kosher Guest MealsWe provide kosher meals for family visiting patients who may be hospitalized far from there home.
Delivering Shabbos & Holiday MealsWe organize and deliver Shabbos and holiday kosher meals for the patients.
Weekly Shabbos Packages for PatientsEvery Thursday or Friday patients are treated to a carefully prepared Shabbos care package, complete with grape juice, challahs, and a thoughtful and heartfelt get-well message.
Holiday awareness and celebrationsVolunteers are supplied by the CMC Chaplain with a variety of handouts and holiday gifts as they are sent out to celebrate with more than a thousand Jewish residents of local nursing and retirement homes.
Patient and family supportFamily support is a vital component of our mission. We Chaplains are available for emotional support and counsel, and religious services, before, during, and after illness or loss.
Telephone Reassurance ProgramProvice a safety net in case of unforseen emergency situations that could happen to a senior living alone.
Promoting traditional Jewish funeral practicesIn the event of loss, CMC Chaplain is there to offer spiritual counsel and facilitate religious observances for family members.
Torah's view regarding end of lifeWhat the Torah sources say about life support systems.
Torah QuotesWhat the Torah sources say about the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick.
TestimonialsExpressions of appreciation from people who have benefited from the bikur cholim visits and other Chaplaincy services offered by the CMC.
CMC Recent ExperiencesReal Life Stories of our contacts with the people we are helping 24x7 every day of the year.
CMC VideoAudio visual testimony of our contacts with the people we are helping 24x7 every day of the year.
Mezuzahs & Tefillin
Helping people to perform the mitzvah of tefillin when they find themselves unable to perform it without outside help.
Citywide Campaigns to Inspect Mezuzahs and TefillinCitywide campaigns checking mezuzahs & tefillin. This includes computer scanning.
Discounts and Flexible Payments AvailableFinancial assistance to people who do not have the means to purchase the religious items.
Free Home Visits to Affix MezuzahsHouse calls to people who are not knowledgeable in the mitzvah of placement of mezuzahs on very door which requires a mezuzah.
Mezuzah & Tefillin LoanersHelping people who are in need of temporary usage of tefillin & mezuzahs.
Mezuzah & Tefillin SalesHelping people who need to purchase tefillin & mezuzahs from reliable sources.
Laws Applicable to MezuzahOn-line self help document in the form of question & answers.
Need help to Kosher your kitchen? New to kashrus? Chicago MItzvah Campaign will help you.
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Jewish ResourcesResources to help people living a jewish life.
