About Us

About Us

What we do

Accommodations

Bikkur Cholim provides two furnished apartments in the University City area. These comfortable accommodations have all the amenities of home.

Kosher meals

We provide fresh meals during the week and for Shabbos. We are also able to handle special dietary needs upon request.

Hospital visitation

A warm smile and friendly face are the hallmarks of our volunteers when visiting patients in local hospitals.

Respite Services

Our volunteers are available to stay with patients when needed.

Kosher Pantries

Bikkur Cholim maintains and stocks bikkur cholim rooms in local hospitals, where food, snacks and seforim are available at all times. Jefferson University Hospital | Lankenau Medical Center | Einstein Medical Center | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Shriners Children's Hospital | Jefferson Abington Hospital

Medical Equipment

A variety of medical equipment is available at our gemach. Please call Khana Globman 267.738.8563

Transportation

Transportation is provided for family members and patients to and from hospitals and medical appointments.