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Emergency Contacts

24/7 Support for the Las Venturas Jewish Community

⚠️ LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY / ÉLETVESZÉLY ⚠️

Police / Fire / Ambulance
CALL 911
Poison Control / Mérgezés
1-800-222-1222
Always call 911 first in life-threatening situations
Then notify the rabbi on-call if Jewish law considerations are needed

📱 Add Emergency Numbers to Your Phone

iPhone Users

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  2. Select "Create New Contact"
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Android Users

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ICE Contacts

  1. Label contacts with "ICE" prefix
  2. ICE = In Case of Emergency
  3. First responders look for ICE contacts
  4. Add medical info to phone lock screen

🕎 Jewish Community Emergency

Rabbi On-Call (24/7 Ügyeleti Szolgálat)
+1 (702) 555-4999
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
For life-cycle events, Jewish law questions during emergencies, hospital visits, and spiritual support. Halachic guidance for Shabbat and holiday emergencies.
Rabbi Shlomo Stone (Főrabbi):
+1 (702) 555-5001 (mobile)
Rabbi Nolan Tannenberg:
+1 (702) 555-5002
Rabbi Jediah Staudenberg (Vezető Rabbi):
+1 (702) 555-5003
Chevra Kadisha (Death / Haláleset)
+1 (702) 555-4582
24/7 Service
For immediate assistance with Jewish burial arrangements, taharah (ritual purification), shmirah (watching over the deceased), and coordination with funeral homes familiar with Jewish customs. Provides support to grieving families and ensures adherence to halachah.
Hatzalah (Jewish Volunteer EMS)
+1 (702) 555-HELP (4357)
24/7 Emergency Medical Response
Volunteer EMTs and paramedics providing rapid emergency medical response with sensitivity to Jewish law and customs. Always call 911 first for serious emergencies, then call Hatzalah for additional support.
Synagogue Security Emergency
+1 (702) 555-4444
24/7 Security Hotline
For security threats, suspicious activity near the synagogue, or emergency lockdown situations. Call 911 first if immediate danger exists.

🏥 Medical Resources

Jewish-Friendly Hospitals in Las Venturas

University Medical Center Las Venturas
+1 (702) 555-1000
1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Venturas, NV 89102
Level 1 Trauma Center • Kosher meals available • Shabbat accommodations
Contact chaplaincy services: +1 (702) 555-1234
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
+1 (702) 555-3000
3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Venturas, NV 89109
Jewish liaison available • Kosher kitchen • Shabbat considerations

Mental Health Crisis Line

Jewish Mental Health Crisis Line
+1 (702) 555-8888
24/7 Confidential Support
Crisis counseling with Jewish cultural sensitivity. Therapists available who understand Jewish law and community dynamics. All calls confidential.

Medical Halachah Consultation

For complex medical decisions requiring halachic guidance:

  • Contact Rabbi On-Call first: +1 (702) 555-4999
  • Emergency Shabbat medical decisions
  • End-of-life care consultations
  • Organ donation questions
  • Medical treatment on holidays

Kosher Meals in Hospitals

All partnered hospitals can provide kosher meals for patients and family members. Contact the hospital nutrition services or ask the rabbi on-call to arrange delivery.

🤝 Community Support Services

Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick)
+1 (702) 555-2488
Hospital visits, home visits for sick community members, medical equipment lending, transportation to medical appointments, and coordination of meal deliveries.
Emergency Meals for Families in Crisis
+1 (702) 555-MEAL (6325)
Kosher meal deliveries for families dealing with illness, death, birth, or other crises. No questions asked, all requests handled with discretion.
Emergency Financial Assistance (Gemach)
+1 (702) 555-HELP (4357)
Interest-free loans for medical emergencies, immediate financial needs, burial costs, and crisis situations. Confidential application process.
Emergency Housing
+1 (702) 555-HOME (4663)
Temporary housing for families displaced by fire, domestic situations, or other emergencies. Coordination with host families and short-term rentals.
Domestic Violence Hotline
+1 (702) 555-SAFE (7233)
24/7 Confidential Support
Jewish community advocates trained in domestic violence response. Safe houses available. Halachic guidance and support for victims. All calls completely confidential.

Support Groups

  • Grief Support (Shiva Support) Contact MAZVAL office: +1 (702) 555-4567
    Shiva coordination, grief counseling, and ongoing bereavement support
  • New Parents Support Contact: +1 (702) 555-3333
    Post-partum support, baby equipment lending, meal deliveries, mohel coordination
  • Addiction Recovery (Jewish 12-Step) Hotline: +1 (702) 555-7777
    Confidential support with rabbinic guidance, Jewish AA/NA meetings

🛠️ Practical Emergency Services

24-Hour Kosher Food

  • Kosher Mart Las Venturas +1 (702) 555-2100 • 4500 S Maryland Pkwy
    Open 24/7 • Emergency delivery available
  • Las Venturas Glatt Market +1 (702) 555-2200 • 8855 W Flamingo Rd
    Open Sunday-Thursday 7am-10pm, Friday 7am-4pm • Emergency after-hours: +1 (702) 555-2201
  • Chabad Emergency Food Pantry +1 (702) 555-2600
    24/7 access for community members in need

Emergency Childcare

Jewish Emergency Babysitting Network
+1 (702) 555-4321
Vetted babysitters available on short notice for medical emergencies, funerals, or family crises. Overnight care available when needed.

Shabbat Emergencies

Locked Out on Shabbat?

Shabbat Locksmith (Gentile): +1 (702) 555-9999

Pre-arranged service for Shabbat lockouts. Knows not to ask Jews to sign or pay until after Shabbat.

Elevator Emergency on Shabbat

Several buildings in Las Venturas have Shabbat elevators. If stuck:

  • Call building security (use emergency phone in elevator)
  • For halachic guidance: Rabbi On-Call +1 (702) 555-4999

Mikvah Emergency Access

Las Venturas Mikvah Emergency Line
+1 (702) 555-6548
For emergency mikvah access outside regular hours. Mikvah attendant on call 24/7.

Emergency Travel (Medical Flights)

  • Jewish Emergency Travel Fund +1 (702) 555-8000
    Assistance with emergency travel for medical care, funerals, or family emergencies
  • Chai Lifeline Medical Flights 1-877-CHAI-LIFE
    Subsidized flights for families of seriously ill children

⚡ Disaster Preparedness

Community Emergency Meeting Points

If evacuation is necessary and you cannot reach home or synagogue:

  • Primary: MAZVAL Synagogue - 28 Bishop Lane
  • Secondary: Jewish Community Center - 901 E Karen Ave
  • Tertiary: Chabad of Las Venturas - 1261 Arville St

Emergency shelter with kosher food, medical supplies, and rabbinic support available at all locations.

Community Emergency Communication

Emergency Alert System
Text "ALERT" to +1 (702) 555-4567
Sign up for emergency text alerts from MAZVAL. Receive immediate notifications about community emergencies, security threats, or disaster response.

Emergency Supply Recommendations

Keep These Items Ready at Home:

  • 3-day supply of kosher food (non-perishable)
  • Water (1 gallon per person per day for 3 days)
  • Medications and medical supplies
  • Battery-powered radio and flashlights
  • Phone chargers and backup batteries
  • Important documents in waterproof container
  • Siddur, Tehillim, and essential Jewish texts
  • Tallit, tefillin, and Shabbat candlesticks
  • List of emergency contacts (printed)
  • First aid kit with essential supplies

Out-of-State Emergency Contact

Why You Need an Out-of-State Contact

In major disasters, local phone lines may be overloaded, but out-of-state calls often work. Designate a relative or friend outside Nevada as your family's check-in point.

MAZVAL Out-of-State Emergency Line:
New York Office: +1 (212) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]

Special Needs Registry

Community Special Needs Registry
+1 (702) 555-4567
Register family members who need special assistance in emergencies (elderly, disabled, homebound, medical equipment users). Ensures community knows to check on you during disasters.

⚖️ Important Legal Information

Medical Directives & Healthcare Proxy

Every adult should have:

  • Healthcare proxy/power of attorney for healthcare decisions
  • Living will with halachic considerations noted
  • POLST form (if appropriate for age/condition)
  • Rabbi's contact information included in medical documents

Contact MAZVAL office for templates that incorporate Jewish law considerations: +1 (702) 555-4567

📋 Quick Reference Card (Print & Keep)

EMERGENCY CONTACTS - KEEP IN WALLET

Life Emergency: 911
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Rabbi On-Call 24/7: (702) 555-4999
Hatzalah: (702) 555-HELP (4357)
Chevra Kadisha: (702) 555-4582
Security Emergency: (702) 555-4444
Mental Health Crisis: (702) 555-8888
MAZVAL Office: (702) 555-4567

Full list at: mazval.com/emergency

🔔 Remember

  • In life-threatening emergencies, ALWAYS call 911 first
  • Jewish law permits—and requires—violating Shabbat to save a life
  • Call the rabbi on-call for guidance on Jewish law questions during emergencies
  • All community emergency services are confidential
  • No one is turned away due to inability to pay
  • Keep this page bookmarked or save numbers in your phone