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Not Seeking the Tzelem: On the Problematics of Seeking Out Divine Reflections in a Senior Living Facility

On: July 15, 2021

Having served as the director of pastoral care at a senior living facility for over 13 months, I am seeking ways for professional development in a variety of ways, including better understanding this type of role. As such, I recently acquired Jewish Pastoral Care: A Practical Handbook from Traditional andContinue Reading

A Challenge With Developing Relationships [Chaplaincy Reflection]

By: Rabbi Drew

On: August 3, 2020

In: Chaplaincy

Working with different generations in different stages in life is, as you can imagine, quite a different experience for a rabbi. Of course, there are similarities, including conversational skills and approachability, amongst others. Yet, having previously worked with those in the Millenial Generation while they were college students [and youngContinue Reading