Spiritual Support
If the patient chooses, we provide spiritual support which offers comfort, guidance, and companionship to the patient and their loved ones when approaching the end of life.
Spiritual Support for All Faiths and Beliefs
At MJHS, we respect that every patient has different values and religious beliefs. We also know from experience that some people find comfort in faith-based support when facing a serious or life-limiting illness. That’s why we offer pastoral care for any patient or family members who wish to receive this level of support.
Our spiritual care team includes clergy of various faiths and religions, including priests, rabbis, ministers, imams, pastors, and chaplains of other denominations. While we can usually provide you with a spiritual advisor of your faith, all members of the pastoral team can support our patients.
Your dedicated chaplain will make home visits and offer telephone support. Should the need arise, they are also available off-hours to provide counseling and prayer.
MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care is Here For You
Whether you’re seeking symptom management for a serious illness or support at the end of life, we’re ready to provide the specialized care and guidance you need.
Get in Touch with MJHS Hospice & Palliative Care
Whether you or your loved one needs hospice or palliative care, MJHS provides compassionate support focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Our expert team will work closely with you and your family to honor your wishes and provide care that meets your unique needs.
MJHS Hospice Care
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1-212-420-3370
MJHS Palliative Care
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1-212-649-5250
Supportive Resources
When care focuses on comfort and quality of life near the end of life, it becomes a time centered on peace, dignity, and connection. Whether you are supporting a loved one through their final months, weeks, or days, hospice care helps manage pain, ease symptoms, and honor emotional and spiritual needs. This section offers helpful information about hospice care to guide and support you through this meaningful time.
End-of-Life Care in the Bible
The Torah is called Etz Chayim, a tree of life, because it provides values, ethics, and laws by which Jews are commanded to live. But how we die is also part of how we live. Below are some key examples from the Torah and what they teach us about dying.
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Judaism, Hospice and Palliative Care: Questions and Answers
Patients are typically referred to hospice care when further medical treatment is not likely to reverse the course of their disease. The decision to choose hospice care is a personal one, as is the amount in which Jewish tradition informs one’s choices for end-of-life care. The following is a general overview of contemporary Jewish perspectives on the topic.
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A Guide to Hospice Care
Hospice care, also referred to as comfort care, is a specialized level of support designed for you or your loved one if you have an advanced illness, a prognosis of six months or less and have chosen to stop curative treatments.
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