Shabbos and Yom Tov
Shabbos and Yom Tov Programs
Very special and wonderful gifts of Yidishkeit are Shabbos and Jewish Festivals. It is very important to bring joy of Shabbos and Yom Tov to Jewish patients. One of the ways of achieving this is through gifts that are given out by Jewish Chaplains and visiting volunteers.
Also, where applicable, hospital celebrations would be made to include Jewish staff and guests.
Shabbos weekly packages: Chalah, little bottle of Grape juice, explanation brochure. [In addition, pending halachik approval, electrical candles would be given out to ladies.]
Pesach: Box containing Shmura Matzo
Rosh Hashana - Sukkos: Apple / honey / lekach packages
Chanukah – doughnuts packages
On Sukkos to bring around hospitals Arba Minim
Where applicable to organise Sukkah on hospital premises for patients, staff and guests as well as Sukkot celebration during Chol Hamoed.
On Chanukah , where applicable to organise public celebration with Menorah lighting.
On Purim , where applicable, to organise Megilla reading / Purim party for staff and patients.
