A Place of Comfort, Reflection, and Community

 

In honor of the memory of Aaron Zvi Sichel, United Jewish Federation (UJF) of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien has partnered with Stamford Hospital to create a dedicated space where Jewish patients and their families can find respite, support, and connection during difficult times.

Aaron’s Place is a specially designated room at Stamford Hospital, providing a haven for those seeking a quiet moment, a kosher snack, or a place to light Shabbat candles while caring for a loved one. It reflects Aaron’s deep commitment to his faith, his generosity of spirit, and his dedication to supporting the Jewish community.

 

What Aaron’s Place Offers

 

  • A welcoming space for Jewish patients, families, and visitors
  • Kosher snacks and meals
  • Prayer books and Shabbat candles
  • A place for rest, reflection, and connection

In addition, Stamford Hospital is dedicating one elevator in each elevator bank as a Shabbat elevator, ensuring observant Jews can move freely throughout the hospital on Shabbat and holidays.

Honoring Aaron’s Legacy

 

Aaron Zvi Sichel, of blessed memory, was known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering commitment to Jewish values. Even while battling late-stage bladder cancer at just 33 years old, Aaron found solace in bikur cholim rooms—safe spaces for Jewish patients in hospitals to maintain their observance and connect with community support. His love for these spaces inspired the creation of Aaron’s Place, ensuring that others facing medical challenges can find the same sense of comfort and belonging.

His family, together with UJF and Stamford Hospital, has worked to establish this space in his honor, allowing his legacy of compassion, community, and menschlichkeit to live on.

 

How You Can Help

 

Maintaining Aaron’s Place is a community effort. Volunteers will help stock the room, prepare for Shabbat, and ensure it remains a welcoming space for all who need it.

You can support Aaron’s Place by:

  • Volunteering to help maintain the space
  • Donating to help stock kosher food, prayer books, and Shabbat supplies
  • Spreading the word to families who may benefit from this resource

Your generosity will help keep Aaron’s Place a beacon of warmth, comfort, and Jewish tradition at Stamford Hospital.

Contact Us

Eric Ross

Deputy Director

eric@ujf.org

 

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Aaron’s Place stands as a testament to one man’s incredible spirit and a reminder that, even in the most challenging times, the Jewish community comes together to provide love, support, and strength.