The Jewish Patient Care Initiative

Hospital Visitation

The Chabad of Downtown community is one big family! We're here for each other in times of celebration but also to bring support in times of need and crisis.

Our job is to provide a little smile for anyone who might be at the hospital, some hope and maybe even a few laughs. Grocery shopping? A ride to the doctor? Or maybe the house needs some tidying?

If you know anyone at S. Paul Hospital or VGH, please contact Mr. Alexei Schwartzman, volunteer coordinator, at 604-200-2020 or contact us for more information. Our group of volunteers will be happy to visit and bring some support.

Saying a Prayer

Sometimes the situation doesn't allow for visits.

Please send usthe Hebrew name of the patient with the mother's Hebrew name and we will say a short prayer for a speedy recovery on Shabbat.

It is also traditional to ask a holy person to pray for the patient. Click hereto send a prayer request to the Rebbe's resting place.