By COLlive reporter
A service for non-emergency transport to the hospital will be available in Crown Heights for the 3 consecutive days of Rosh Hashana and Shabbos Shuvah.
Ahavas Chesed, a medical and emergency lifeline organization, has made arrangements for Shabbos and Yomtov with Rainbow Car Service.
“When time is not of the essence as there is no immediate risk to life and limb – such as a pregnant woman, a cut that needs stitches, or a dislocated shoulder – one should call a non-Jewish taxi,” says Rabbi Avraham Lider, Executive Director of Ahavas Chesed.
But, he specifies, when in doubt – always call Hatzalah.
Drivers at Rainbow Car Service (718-498-9291) have been informed that they must open and close the car doors for all the passengers when they enter or exit the vehicle.
They will also carry any bags from the patient’s home to the vehicle, and from the vehicle into the hospital building.
Lider agreed with the owners of the Car Service that the drivers would not request any money. “Payment arrangements have already been made,” he says.
“You must mention that you are a Jewish patient and that it is the Jewish Shabbos or a Jewish holiday. The security code is CHESED,” Lider adds.
Hatzalah Crown Heights: 718-387-1750
Ahavas Chesed 24h hotline: 718-221-2424
Rainbow Car Service: 718-498-9291
That’s amazing. This is fantastic and so needed. Is there a way to arrange this for every shabbos and yom tov or is it just for tishrei? Thank you Rabbi Lieder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We hope that you keep us in mind at the Ohel.
A Gutte Gebentched Yohr
אן אמת’ע חסיד’ישע בחור
וואו א בחור בליינגט
ביים ציון
this has been done in montreal for years. we have an arrangement with diamond taxi. i think our security code is 613
thank u rabbi lieder