OVERVIEW & BENEFITS - COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY
"Could you send a Rabbi to see my father who is in the hospital?"; "My wife is dying and would like to talk to a rabbi"; "This is a chaplain at Hope Hospice. We have a Jewish patient...".
Until now, it was difficult for Jewish communal organizations like JFS to respond to these calls. Since it is estimated that fewer than 50% of the Jews in the Albuquerque area are formally affiliated with a congregation, the pastoral care needs of many Jewish people were often left unmet until the initiation of the Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program in 2004. The program assists those in the Albuquerque Jewish community who are not affiliated with congregations, and who do not have direct access to clergy.
The program is staffed by an ordained Rabbi who treats all contacts with honor, respect and confidentiality.
SERVICES
Modeled on successful programs in other cities, the Community Chaplaincy program focuses on providing direct pastoral care visits to people who are ill, in crisis, or nearing the end of their lives - in hospitals, nursing homes, or at home in hospice care. The program provides spiritual support to families and caregivers.
Services also include spiritual counseling and bereavement support. The education component of the program teaches about Jewish traditions such as ethical wills, holiday observances and funeral practices, as well as talking with healthcare and funeral home personnel about the needs of Jewish clients. Interfaith activities and coordination with chaplains of other faith communities are integral components of the program.
As part of our role to strengthen the Jewish community, the Community Chaplain participates in activities with congregations and other Jewish organizations in the community.
In addition, the Community Chaplain oversees the Jewish Sacred Society - Chevre Kaddisha (see link below).
PROGRAM DETAILS
Appointment required? Yes, please contact Rabbi Min Kantrowitz (see below).
Fees: Most services are available free of charge. In some instances, a sliding fee scale may apply.
CONTACT
Rabbi Min Kantrowitz
Jewish Community Chaplain
505.291.1818 x 5481
rabbikantrowitz@jfsnm.org
Chaplaincy Program Serving Santa Fe
Rabbi Min Kantrowitz
Jewish Community Chaplain
505.291.1818 x 5481
rabbikantrowitz@jfsnm.org">rabbikantrowitz@jfsnm.org
NEW Chaplaincy Program Serving Sandoval County
Chaplain Linda Friedman
Jewish Community Chaplain
505.263.1668
chaplainlindasue@ymail.com
