Bikur Cholim of Cleveland

Bikur Cholim of Cleveland is dedicated to serving all members of the Jewish community by providing assistance to improve health and well being.

Rabbi Aryeh Leib Joseph, Executive Director

Established in 1988, Bikur Cholim is dedicated to serving all members of the Jewish community by providing assistance to those experiencing health-related problems. We strive to help young and old, from within Cleveland and beyond, by offering comfort, shelter and support through a variety of services.

We accomplish this through the coordinated effort of dedicated volunteers who selflessly perform the mitzvah of “bikur cholim” – literally “visiting the sick” – with all of the nuances of care and concern which this community embraces. Bikur Cholim sees its duty to stand with individuals and their families during times of medical crisis in accordance with Jewish tradition, as are the practices of the organization.

Specific services include:

  • Kosher hospitality rooms at Ahuja Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest Hospital, University Hospitals, LakeHealth Beachwood Medical Center, MetroHealth, and Montefiore
  • 4 Guest Houses
  • Visits to Hospitals, the homebound and homes of the aged
  • Transportation to medical appointments
  • Interpreters
  • Kosher hot meals
  • Seniors’ Program
  • Community Health Education
  • Shabbat boxes in hospitals
  • Medical equipment loan
  • Emergency child care

Other Information:

Meal Request phone line: 216-438-1771