The JFS Chaplaincy Program provides spiritual connection and support for Jewish residents in Capital Region long-term and elder care facilities and
in the community.
The breadth of services includes:
Providing pastoral care & counseling for residents.
Visits with individuals who are otherwise unaffiliated, isolated & disconnected from Jewish life.
Providing programming on Jewish topics for residents.
Consultation/education with facility staff on Jewish traditions, holiday preparations & food guidelines/restrictions to help them become more culturally sensitive to Jewish residents & their needs.
Collaboration with Jewish & non-Jewish professionals in the community.
If you know someone in need of spiritual care, please contact our Jewish Community Chaplain,
518-482-8856, Ext 0
Meet our Community Chaplain
Rabbi Adam Lautman
Rabbi Adam serves as the Community Chaplain at JFS, where he is passionate about supporting older adults through compassionate spiritual care and meaningful connection. Ordained by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in 2020, he is committed to helping people connect with an inclusive Judaism, Torah, and G!d.
You can learn more about Rabbi Adam here.
Chaplaincy programs and visits are supported by the generosity of facilities and community donors. See our current fee schedule here.
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This program is provided in partnership with:
- Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors
- Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York
- Theodore Strauss Fund
- A restricted fund of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York
