Kosher Hospitality Room at GBMC
“At GBMC, we recognize that we have large numbers of Orthodox and kosher-observant Jews, who come to our hospital as patients or visitors. Having an on-premises kosher food pantry designed to meet the needs of our Observant Jewish patients and their families is a breakthrough for not only our hospital, but also for the many families being treated at our medical institution,” -- John Chessare, MD, President and CEO of GBMC HealthCare.
- Located just off the main lobby, next to The Corner Shop
- Open 24/7
- Secure Hebrew lock
- Operated in coordination with Bikur Cholim of Baltimore, a nonprofit organization staffed by volunteers to serve people facing illness in the Jewish community
- Double sinks, refrigerators, microwaves, and storage cabinets to separate dairy and meat
- Stocked with prepared Kosher foods and beverages
- Sofas, tables, and chairs in a comfortable lounge area
- Reading nook with a bookcase of Hebrew and English books
- Judaica commissioned by the late Helen Dalsheimer, created by Dr. Daniel Blumberg; stored in a museum-quality case
- Battery-operated Shabbat candles and menorahs (in accordance with hospital safety)
