Based on the principle of kol Yisrael arevim zeh b’zeh (all Jews are responsible, one for the other), Chaplaincy Services responds to the needs of those who are sick and/or isolated.

Chaplaincy has both an advocacy and communication role in the rehabilitation of those living in hospitals, long-term care or correctional settings, with a goal of facilitating participants’ re-entry into the community, wherever possible. 

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Under the guidance of the Manager of Chaplaincy Services, JF&CS also serves as the official point of contact for police and government matters pertaining to Judaism in the GTA. 

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Chaplaincy Services strives to meet the needs of Jews residing in health care and correctional settings by providing professional and volunteer resources:

•    Rabbinic consultation and counselling
•    Jewish programming and holiday observances
•    Educational presentations
•    Religious services and regular visits
•    Guidance and direction to Institutional staff to better meet the needs of their Jewish clientele
•    Outreach and support to families
 
For more information, contact Rabbi Mordechai Chemel, Senior Chaplain & Manager of Chaplaincy Services at 416 638-7800 x 6600 or mchemel@jfandcs.com.

 

Learn more by reading our brochure.