Community Services

Hospital Visitation & Chaplaincy  
At Chabad we realize how frightening, overwhelming or simply lonesome being in the hospital can be. Chabad of Islip and its volunteers visit numerous hospitals and senior homes bringing joy & healing to many patients. Most importantly the patient is given the message that they are not alone.

Rabbi Stillerman makes regular visits to:

Good Samaritan university Hospital (West Islip)

South Shore University Hospital (Bay Shore)

You Can Make a Difference In the Life of Another  
Visit with the home bound, pick up groceries, drive an elderly patient to a doctor's appointment. Bring them your warmth and smile and make their day. Volunteer once a month or more. To get started please call us at 631.913.8770 or Email [email protected]

Jewish Services:

Mezuzot Checking  
A Mezuzah is so much more than a piece of parchment rolled into a scroll. Since the Mezuzah acts as our own personal guardian, alert at all times, it’s important to ensure that it is always in top condition. We will check your Mezuzot at any given time to ensure that they are Kosher.

Kashering  
Keeping Kosher is one of the most fundamental aspects of our religion. Kashering is the process of transforming your kitchen into one that meets all the standards of Kashrut.

Tefillin Inspection  
Wrapped around our arms in those square black boxes, it’s easy to forget how holy Tefillin are. Containing the name of Hashem, each time we wrap ourselves in those black straps we are forging a bond with our Creator. Like Mezuzot, Tefillin contain holy parchments that need to be checked from time to time to ensure they are fit for use.  
Drop your Tefillin off and we’ll check them thoroughly and return them to you good as new.

Life Cycle Events:

Shalom Baby, Baby Naming / Bris Circumcision Ceremony  
Chabad delights in the birth of each baby in the greater Jewish community. We want to welcome each newborn with a complimentary Shalom Baby package filled with gifts and useful information on raising a Jewish baby. We will facilitate, arrange, assist and familiarize the family with the ritual of baby naming for girl and Bris/Circumcision for boy, to make it the experience and the joy it is meant to be.

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Celebrations  
We help parents think through the myriad of details that require attention when planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. We help make the occasion a memorable step forward for your son or daughter in living a meaningful Jewish life.  
Ages 12 through 120 - We will create the Bar or Bat Mitzvah you desire and choose, from a simple one with minimal preparation to the whole elaborate affair.

Weddings  
Mazal Tov! Congratulations on your engagement. We hope your happiness will continue to grow and that you will succeed in laying the foundations for a warm, loving and nurturing Jewish home. Our Rabbi is available to officiate at your wedding. Should you have any queries; the Rabbi will be pleased to assist.

Funerals  
King Solomon said, "There is a time for all under the heavens - a time to love, a time to journey, a time to plant, a time to reap, a time to rejoice and a time to mourn." The Rabbi and staff are always there especially in times of need. To offer comfort, guidance and bereavement support. assistance in preparation, officiating at the funeral, the Shiva service etc. and financial aid for any aspect of the challenging journey.

Chabad of Islip & Rabbi Stillerman, is available to assist you with any end of life issues, the loss of a loved one, or the arrangements associated therewith.

Chabad has relationships with the following nearby Jewish cemeteries:

Mt. Ararat Cemetery Address: 1165 Route NY-109, - Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Phone: 631.957.2277

Beth Moses Jewish Cemetery Address: 1500 Wellwood Ave. - Farmingdale, NY 11735. Phone:631.249.2290

New Montefiore Jewish Cemetery Address: 1180 Wellwood Ave. - West Babylon, NY 11704. Phone: 631.249.7000

Wellwood Jewish Cemetery Address: 1400 Wellwood Ave. - Farmingdale, NY 11735. Phone: 631.249.2300

Chabad also can also provide for unveiling, shiva services, yizkor and kaddish call us at 631.913.8770 or Email [email protected]