SUPPORT GROUPS---CELIAC DISEASE
Please note—The information listed here comes from many sources. Please check individual groups for suitability for your family’s needs.
Lakewood Bikur Cholim Celiac Support Group
732-905-5893
A support group for mothers of children with celiac disease. It provides hands-on and practical workshops on the challenge of providing a gluten-free diet for celiac sufferers.
Celiac Ba’Kehilla (Israel)
02-650-5553
An organization providing information and assistance to Jewish families in Israel. They provide information on kashrus and hechsherim on various non-gluten products, as well as arranging discounts from some companies on their non-gluten products. They also publish an informative newsletter, and arrange lectures by leading gastroenterologists.
Bnei Brak Girls
fax: 073-201-1296
Bnei Brak
Support group for religious girls with celiac in grades 1-4. Parents should contact for more information.