Individual congregations offer various religious services online. Visit the website or Facebook page of your synagogue to stay connected. For a list of congregations from our 2019-2020 Resource guide click here.
If you have a virtual event to add, please visit azjewishlife.com/online-virtual-resources-submission.
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2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline
The hotline is administered by 2-1-1 Arizona and the Crisis Response Network and will offer an entry point to field questions and concerns from Arizona residents about COVID-19. The line will operate from 8 am to 8 pm each day of the week and can be reached by dialing 2-1-1 while an individual is located in Arizona.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
There has been a big new development on the testing front. Banner Health today launched drive-thru testing at four Arizona sites. Anyone with symptoms can call 844-549-1851 to speak with a clinical team member to determine if testing is appropriate. The line will be staffed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.
AARP
Live Q&A Event: The Coronavirus. 1 pm every Thursday. During the 90-minute live event, government experts answered questions about health concerns. caregiving and avoiding scams related to COVID-19. Watch here.
Administration on Aging
Visit Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. You can also reach them at 1-800-677-1116.
Arizona Area Agency on Aging
Phone number for seniors unable to access groceries: 602-264-4357. aaaphx.org
AZ Grocery Stores – Hours for Seniors
The CDC still recommends that older shoppers and other vulnerable groups stay home if they can, and grocery delivery and curbside pick-up remain safer options.
If you have no other choice but to go out and shop, here are a few things you’ll want to remember:
- Bring hand sanitizer and a small baggie of disinfecting wipes
- When you’re cashing out, use a debit or credit card. That way you don’t have to hand over bills or receive change
- Wash plastic or metal containers with soap and water
- If the item is cardboard, wash your hands after you’ve picked it up or put it away at home
- Clean off the counters that you put your groceries on
Albertsons/Safeways: Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 a.m.
Bashas’/Food City/ AJ’s: Wednesday from 5 to 6 a.m.
Kroger/Fry’s: Daily from 6 to 7 a.m.
Walmart: Tuesday from 6 to 7 a.m.
Whole Foods: Daily from 7 to 8 a.m.
Target: Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m.
Trader Joe’s: Daily from 9 to 10 a.m.
Costco: Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m.
Big Lots: Daily from 9 to 10 a.m.
Dollar General: Daily from 7 to 8 a.m.
Chabad Lubavitch of Arizona
Chabad has created a Coronovirus Resources & Inspiration page offering inspirational articles along with practical guidance. chabadaz.com
East Valley JCC
Virtual EVJCC brings the community into your home with recipes and activities.
Free Loan at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona
Free Loan at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona is an interest-free, non-sectarian, non-profit organization offering interest-free loans for those in need. Qualified applicants can receive a loan up to a maximum of $5,000 with the appropriate guarantor. If you or someone you know needs help, call (520) 297-5360 or yana@thefreeloan.org.
Gizmodo
Gizmodo’s website has DIY instructions on how to make a face mask from a T-Shirt or coffee filter and bandanna. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised that people in the U.S. wear masks in public settings to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 between individuals who may be asymptomatic.
Interfaith Community Services
ICS offers emergency financial assistance to all community members in need. It has two permanent food banks and a mobile food pantry.
ICS provides essential services for senior and disabled adults (pre-registration is required) including transportation to the doctor or grocery store, shopping for seniors, mobile meals, and friendly phoning.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact them Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm at (520) 297-6049. To avoid calling at their busiest time, ICS is best reached after 10 am or visit their website at icstucson.org.
JFCS is committed to continuing vital services for thousands of families in the community. As a result, all JFCS healthcare centers and clinics remain open:
- East Valley Healthcare Center (880 N. Colorado Street, Gilbert, AZ 85233)
- Glendale Healthcare Center (5701 W. Talavi Blvd., Suite 180, Glendale, AZ 85306)
- Michael R. Zent Healthcare Center (3001 N. 33rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017)
- West Valley Behavioral Health Center (1840 N. 95th Avenue, #146, Phoenix, AZ 85037)
To protect clients and patients, JFCS requests that if individuals are sick and require services, that they reach out to the following to discuss alternatives options for treatment:
- For Jewish community services, please call (602) 452-4627.
- For Behavioral Health and Primary Medical Care, please call (602) 256-0528.
- For administration and other inquiries, please call (602) 279-7655.
Adjustments have been made to some of their community programs and services and others have been suspended, visit jfcsaz.org for more information.
Helping Hands, emergency assistance for specific, short-term financial aid to Jewish individuals and families. Jewish Career Services, helping to prepare folks for successful job searches.
For either of these, contact Kathy Rood at 602-452-4627 – or kathy.rood@jfcsaz.org
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern Arizona
Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation are working diligently with Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern Arizona (JFCS) to expand our community’s Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance program. All JFCS services are being provided remotely, either by phone or through teleconferencing.
Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance provides food cards, medical assistance, and other basic provisions for Jewish people and families in need.
Jewish Elder Access connects seniors 60+ to the services and support they need.
JFCS also offers case management, resource referral, and assistance navigating benefits.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call JFCS Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm at (520) 795-0300.
Jewish Free Loan
Through Jewish Free Loan’s Community-Wide Emergency Relief Loan Program, interest-free loans are available for, but not limited to, the following:
• Childcare Expenses
• Educational / Homeschool Costs
• Rent / Utility Payments
• Insurance Costs
• Medical Needs
This program enables JFL to respond as quickly as possible when the community is faced with man-made or natural events, which are beyond anyone’s control, and the need for financial assistance is time-sensitive. Please contact the JFL office for more information: 602-230-7983 or info@jewishfree loan.org, facebook.com/jewishfreeloanAZ or find JFL on Instagram @jfl.phoenix.
Martin Pear JCC
Featuring J at Home with videos and resources on topics from art to sports for the whole family. vosjcc.org
RetireGuide
Guide that covers the recent COVID-19 outbreak and what currently retired, or soon-to-be retired professionals should know: retireguide.com
Smile on Seniors
Help for seniors including phone calls, programming at senior living communities, access to mental health professionals and help with critical errands. Contact levi@sosaz.org or call 602-492-7670.
Join SOS for a virtual daily informative and interactive presentation with experts in a variety of fields. A full calendar of events/presentations is available at sosaz.org/virtual.
Support Group for Caregivers of Senior Loved Ones
Laura Cohen & Denise Kaye have been facilitating a caregiver support group at the JCC twice a month. This virtual support group is now open to any caregiver who has a loved one with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s etc.
Every Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am. www.uberconference.com/laura7568
Or, if you do not have access to a computer, you can call into the support group at 480-690-8108.
The Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Together is a virtual community and informative resources, powered by The Jewish Federations of North America. jewishtogether.org
The Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Sephardic Digital Academy, a new national partnership to connect and educate our Sephardic community institutions, synagogues, Rabbis, educators, and members across the United States.
We are partnering with more than a dozen affiliated synagogues and institutions to bring you new weekly classes and series on Sephardic Torah, Halakha, traditions and customs, Ladino language instruction, Sephardic cooking, and so much more.
United Way
United Way has a COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund. They will help with bills, rent and food. Call 866-211-9966 and provide a zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance.
