About Us – Bikur Cholim

About Us

Mission Statement 
It is the mission of Bikur Cholim to provide assistance to community members in medical or family crises.

Bikur Cholim of Toronto is a volunteer-driven social service organization that provides resources and support to vulnerable individuals and families. We provide a wide range of services, including hospital and home visitation, meals, community programs, and case management. Many of our services are designed to meet the unique cultural needs of the Jewish community.

The heart and soul of Bikur Cholim is our team of over 700 dedicated volunteers. These remarkable individuals carry on a proud tradition of selfless devotion for the benefit of others. For over sixty-five years, Bikur Cholim of Toronto has served as the conduit through which countless thousands have benefited from the kindness of others.

Bikur Cholim’s offices are located a few blocks south of the Bathurst-Lawrence intersection in Toronto. Bikur Cholim is a C.R.A Registered Charity (133048645RR0001).

The Bikur Cholim Movement

The Hebrew words “Bikur Cholim” literally mean “visiting the sick”. This act of kindness is a valuable tradition in Jewish history, and serves as the archetype for a wide range of kind and charitable acts that have been at the foundation of Jewish life since its origin.

For centuries, an essential component of Jewish community life has been the organization of societies who perpetuate these ideals – Bikur Cholim societies. While visiting the sick has always been at the core of Bikur Cholim work, many of these societies grew to encompass other activities-different activities depending on the community, but all in furtherance of their shared goal-to ameliorate the suffering of others through devotion, loving-kindness, and charity.

This noble tradition lives on today in Jewish communities all over the world. The name Bikur Cholim is synonymous with the ideals of caring, compassion, and generosity. Bikur Cholim of Toronto is proud to be a part this movement, and is dedicated to fulfilling its timeless values in the Toronto community.

Bikur Cholim Around The World

Bikur Cholim of Toronto is one member of a world-wide community of chesed and kindness. Bikur Cholim societies exist all over the world, providing comfort, assistance, and relief to all those in need. Below is a partial list of some international Bikur Cholim societies.

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