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JEWISH COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 Chesed
 Social Services
 Health
 Bereavement
 Jewish Services

 Education
 Torah Resources
 Books and Judaica
 Publications & websites
 Food

 Restaurants
 Shidduchim & simchas
 Transportation
 Other resources

CHESED

The Gary Klausner Chesed Fund

The Gary Klausner Chesed Fund is an interest free loan fund that makes modest sums available for emergency needs. There is no interest charged, but post-dated checks are required to cover the amount of the loan.

973­-473-4565

Tomchei Shabbos/Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand provides household needs including food and necessities for families experiencing financial difficulties. Referrals are kept in the strictest confidence.

973­-471-0928

SOCIAL SERVICES

Daughters of Miriam Center
— The Gallen Institute

Senior citizen complex — assisted living apartments and nursing home.

155 Hazel Street, Clifton
973­-772-3700

Jewish Family Service

Services include community-based geriatric services, family counseling, crisis intervention, case management, child-centered mental health services, school consultations and domestic violence services.

973­-777-7638

Jewish Federation of Greater
Clifton-Passaic

Jewish Community Center, Camp Shalom (Day Camp), Holocaust Resource Center, Jewish Family Service.

199 Scoles Avenue, Clifton
973­-777-7031

Project S.A.R.A.H.

A domestic abuse project funded by the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety — Stop the Violence Against Women Grants Program in conjunction with Passaic County Women’s Center, the Jewish Family Service division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Clifton/Passaic and the Association of Jewish Family Service Agencies of New Jersey.

199 Scoles Avenue, Clifton
973­-777-7638
fax: 973­-777-9311

Shalom Task Force

Promoting peaceful relations and healthy marriages.

Domestic violence hotline:
888­-883-2323

HEALTH

A Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange (A TIME)

The premier, internationally acclaimed organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with repro­ductive health and infertility. A TIME of North Jersey.

201­-645-1662

Bikur Cholim of Passaic-Clifton

A volunteer driven non-profit organization that was formed to help address the various needs of cholim in our community as well as the community’s broader concerns related to health and wellness.

973­-249-8811

Hatzolah of Passaic-Clifton

Hatzolah of Passaic – Clifton’s emergency 24/7 hotlines.

973­-472-1002 and 973­-472-1001
Office number (non-emergency): 973­-685-4911
Mailing address: PO Box 5120, Passaic (donations are tax deductible).

Yad Basya Ezras Cholim

Physician referral service.

973­-779-1888

YM-YWHA of Clifton

Full recreation and health programs.

199 Scoles Avenue, Clifton
973­-779-2980

BEREAVEMENT

Chevra Kadisha of Passaic-Clifton

Adam Goldberg  973­-471-7610
Simcha Klagsbrun  973­-214-5027
Phyllis Lippman  973­-471-1468

Jewish Memorial Chapel

841 Allwood Road, Clifton
973­-779-3048

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES

Eruv Hot Line

973­-778-6655

Eruv map for Passaic-Clifton

Mikvah Yisroel of Passaic Clifton

244 High Street, Passaic
973­-778-3596

MinyanMaps.com

Interactive Shul map and information.

Shatnez Center of North Jersey

Rabbi Avrohom Aronovitch, 251 Van Houten Avenue, Passaic

973­-777-7563

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Aish HaTorah Passaic

Aish Passaic was created to give Jewish students from all backgrounds the opportunity to discover the wisdom and beauty of their heritage in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere. Aish Passaic is a division of Aish HaTorah, an apolitical network of Jewish educational centers in 35 branches on five continents.

Chaim Cohen, 4 Katherine Avenue, Passaic
973­-685-4144
fax: 973­-685-2590

Beis Menachem of Passaic-Clifton

We are committed to the growth and continuity of a thriving Lubavitch community in Passaic, New Jersey. We are proud to be growing at a steady pace and we’re always seeking new members.

104 Park Avenue, Passaic
973­-249-9770

Clifton Cheder

Using child-centered methodologies, the Clifton Cheder's well-qualified teachers imbue: A life-long love of learning, an enduring appreciation for living a life of Torah values.

181 Lafayette Avenue, Passaic
973­-472-0011

Chai Tots Preschool

Jewish preschool, child care center in Passaic - Clifton.

480 Brook Avenue, Passaic
973­-246-5251

Mesivta of Clifton

338 Delawanna Avenue, Clifton
973­-246-5251

Mesivta Tiferes Rav Zvi Aryeh
Zemel High School

15 Temple Place, Passaic
973­-594-9001

Partners in Torah

A project of Torah U’Mesorah, the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools. Matches Jewish adults who want to know more about their heritage with a friendly, knowledgeable mentor for an hour a week of Jewish study and discussion.

Rabbi Eli Gewirtz, National Director.
800­-STUDY42

732­-363-3330

Passaic Torah Institute

Rabbi Shlomo Singer, Rosh Yeshiva; Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim, Associate Rosh Yeshiva.

441 Passaic Avenue, Passaic
973­-594-4774
fax: 973­-928-2477

YBH of Passaic

Tracing its roots back to 1898, YBH of Passaic - Hillel is a well-established yeshiva committed to the growth of the total Torah child.

270 Passaic Avenue, Passaic
973­-777-0735

Yeshiva Gedola of Passaic

35 Ascension Street, Passaic
973­-472-6100

Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Boys

1 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-472-4878

Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls

181 Pennington Avenue, Passaic
973­-365-0100

TORAH RESOURCES

Beth Karr Torah Tape Library

Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM

973­-614-9245

Chabad.org

Official homepage for worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement that promotes Judaism and provides daily lectures and insights. Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization.

Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation

Provides resources for studying the Jewish laws of Shmiras HaLashon, guarding one’s speech.

eDaf.com

The complete Talmud online page by page.

Shema Yisrael Torah Network

An international network of Jewish educational centers and Internet portals. Our classes assume little or no Jewish background, and have achieved a worldwide reputation for making Judaism exciting, relevant and user-friendly.

Torah.org

Judaism on the Internet — The ultimate resource for Jews, Judaism, Jewish Education, and Torah.

TorahMedia.com

The world’s most comprehensive online Torah lending library. Find your favorite speakers, discover new ones and search for your topic among thousands of lectures.

BOOKS & JUDAICA

Artscroll

The last word and first address for quality Judaica.

800­-637-6724

Feldheim.com

One of the largest publishers of Jewish books in English for adults and children. Popular titles include the Kids Speak series and the acclaimed parenting book, To Kindle a Soul.

800­-237-7149

Kesser Gifts (Books & Judaica)

218 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-365-2218

Z. Berman Books

113 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-471-1765

PUBLICATIONS & WEBSITES

City of Passaic

Official Passaic website.

Luach.com

Bulletin board for Torah Jewish communities.

New Jersey Jewish News

Develops community by providing a broad spectrum of features conveying the enormous breadth of local, national and global Jewish life.

PassaicJews.com

A message board about and for the Jewish community of Passaic/Clifton, NJ.

Jewish Local Pages

PO Box 5338, Passaic
973­-778-7222

Arutz Sheva

Israeli news covered by the Arutz Sheva news team bringing news briefs and in-depth stories covering Israeli politics, the Arab-Israeli conflict, Islamic terrorism and political analysis.

JerusalemOnline.com

Daily video news from Israel.

Jerusalem Post

Israel’s best-selling English daily newspaper and most-read website.

The Jewish Press

America’s largest independent Jewish weekly.

The Jewish Standard

Jewish news weekly for New Jersey.

The Jewish Voice

Promoting classical Judaism.

Justice for Jonathan Pollard

The offical web site for Jonathan Pollard.

Passaic – Bergen Jewish News

The premiere Passaic – Bergen Jewish community news site.

Vos Iz Neias.com

Breaking News before the Mainstream Media. Full Coverage of all Orthodox Jewish Community News.

FOOD RESOURCES

Acme Supermarket

Features kosher bakery, deli counter, meats, and kosher food aisle.

467 Allwood Road, Clifton
973­-594-0590

Good Shabbos Catering

Hot, delicious food at affordable prices delivered to your door Erev Shabbos.

GoodShabbosCatering@hotmail.com 973­-224-1767

Kosher Konnection

Kosher supermarket with groceries, fresh produce, baked goods, meats, deli, appetizing.

200 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-777-1120

Kosher Fish Market

Fresh & frozen fish.

93 Westervelt Place, Passaic
973­-694-1445

Yochie’s Heimish Bakery

Challah, bread, cakes, cookies, sandwiches, coffee.

217 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-471-3080

RESTAURANTS

Jerusalem II Pizza

Pizza, falafel, humus, calzones, salads, pasta, soups.

233 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-778-0960

Kosher Bagel Munch & Appetizing

Take-out or eat-in bagels, lox, salads, coffee, baked goods.
200 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-614-9475
fax: 973­-614-9711

Main Ingredient

Kosher gourmet dishes and catering.
215 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-614-0026

Jin Glatt Kosher Chinese & Sushi

Chinese food and sushi.
227 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-777-4900
fax: 973­-591-1001

King of Delancey

Family restaurant - Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, fried chicken, steaks.
234 Main Avenue, Passaic
973­-472-KING

Prima Pizza

Pizza, pasta, and more.
224 Brook Avenue, Passaic
973­-471-9866

Koshertopia.com

Koshertopia is the kosher utopia of the Internet, where you can locate kosher restaurants, kosher bakeries, kosher dining, an all other kosher cuisine in the New York area.

Shamash.org

The Web’s most complete and accurate database of kosher restaurants around the world. Here are listings of over 2690 restaurants in over 50 countries updated daily with the input of thousands of volunteers around the world.

By supplying these links Congregation Adas Israel does not imply to endorse the kashrus of any of the establishments listed. Please ascertain for yourself if their kashrus certification meets your standards.

SHIDDUCHIM & SIMCHAS

JWed.com

For Jewish singles in search of their soul mate. (formerly Frumster)

OnlySimchas.com

Gives family and friends around the world the opportunity to join together in celebration through the magic of digital photography, within moments of the party, for free.

PassaicSingles.com

Designed to provide easily accessible information to the single men and women of Passaic/Clifton

Shidduchim.com

The Shema Yisrael Torah Network Frum Jewish singles site.

TRANSPORTATION

NJ Transit Bus Schedule

#190, Passaic – New York

NJ Transit Bus Schedule

#192, Clifton – New York

NJ Transit Train Schedule

Main Line / Bergen County Line

PATH Rapid Transit Maps and Schedules

New Jersey – New York

LEGAL RESOURCES

The Rosenblum Law Firm, P.C.

Local Shomer Shabbos general practice law firm handling personal injury, traffic violations, criminal defense, disability and unemployment appeals.

777 Passaic Ave. Suite 290, Clifton, NJ
973-594-6552
http://rosenblumlawfirm.com

http://cliftoncriminalattorney.com

 
OTHER RESOURCES

Hebcal.com

Interactive Jewish calendar.

MyZmanim.com

For Passaic/Clifton. Instant daily zmanim times worldwide.

JewishGen.org

The Home of Jewish Genealogy — Provides a wide range of resources including databases, familyfinder, articles, societies, projects and discussion groups.

The Kotel

Western Wall live webcam.

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