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Jewish Chaplaincy

Gathered here are resources for people considering work as Jewish chaplains, as well as resources Jewish chaplains have found to be of help and support.

A Jewish Chaplain

As a chaplain I must be able to (1) “walk” with patients in their suffering, (2) help them express what is true for them, and (3) lift my voice in prayer for ...

Jewish Chaplaincy

Jewish Chaplaincy · Academy for Jewish Religion, California (AJRCA) · Graduate Theological Union (Certificate in Interreligious Chaplaincy while also pursuing ...

Chaplaincy - JFS - Jewish Family Services

Chaplaincy · The Chaplaincy Program provides spiritual care for the Jewish community of the greater St. Louis area, offering connection, compassion and support ...

Chaplains: The Unsung Heroes of American Judaism | October | 2022

Such are the responsibilities, obligations, and challenges of a Jewish chaplain. Typically not employed by a synagogue, yet rabbis by training, ...

Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains

NAJC is thrilled to announce that, as of July 1, 2024, Allison A. Atterberry, NAJC's current Interim Executive Director, will become the new Executive Director ...

About JWB Jewish Chaplains Council - JCC Association of North ...

JWB helps JCCs fulfill their mission to create and support diverse Jewish communities and build and support individuals' Jewish identities. It builds bridges ...

A New Chapter: Reflections from a Jewish Army Chaplain

As I reflect on my first conference as an active duty Jewish chaplain, I'm filled with a mix of gratitude, excitement, and a newfound sense of purpose.

Learning About the Values and Training of Jewish Chaplaincy | JCFS

What do Jewish chaplains do? The same as any chaplain, regardless of religious denomination. They care for the living, counsel those in need, or the most ...

Jewish chaplain Archives - Central Conference of American Rabbis

It is inappropriate in the extreme for a Jewish chaplain to perform a Christian sacrament. It is inappropriate, first of all, because some Christian communions ...

About NAJC – Welcome - Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains

The NAJC is the professional organization of Jewish chaplains worldwide. Our members serve in a variety of institutions including hospitals, ...

National Association of Jewish Chaplains - JConnect

National Association of Jewish Chaplains ... NAJC is a professional organization for Rabbis, Cantors, and other Jewish professionals functioning as Jewish ...

The Chaplains - American Jewish Historical Society

About this Episode. Throughout World War II, more than 1,000 American rabbis volunteered to serve their country through chaplaincy service, with more than 300 ...

Jewish Chaplaincy in the US: Where the Field Is and Where It's Going

Where do Jewish chaplains serve in the United States? How are they trained? Who becomes a chaplain, and how is the next generation of Jewish ...

Jacob Frankel - Wikipedia

Jacob Frankel (July 5, 1808 – January 12, 1887) was a German-born rabbi who became the first official Jewish military chaplain of the United States, ...

A Day in the Life of a Jewish Chaplain - JEWISHcolorado

For more than four years, Rabbi Brody has been a quietly roving chaplain serving unaffiliated Jews in Colorado.

American Jewish Chaplains and the Survivors, 1945-1953

American Jewish Chaplains and the Survivors, 1945-1953. American Jewish Army chaplains were among the first to encounter Jewish survivors of the Nazi's ...

Jewish Chaplains in the Civil War

Jews enlisted in both the Union and the Confederate armies during the Civil War, but they were not allowed to serve as chaplains to provide religious and ...

Timeline of the Jewish-American Military Chaplaincy

July 1861: The 65th Regiment of the 5th PA Cavalry, commanded by Col. Max Freedman, elects Capt. Michael Allen as their chaplain.

Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program - Jewish Family Service

Our Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program provides direct spiritual care, comfort, and counseling for unaffiliated members of the Jewish faith who are ill, ...