What is unique about Ohr Ami?
Ohr Ami staff members have all been educated in the religious traditions, culture and history of Judaism and the Jewish people. They are aware of the rhythm of Jewish life that may affect their Jewish clients and families, including the Jewish holiday cycle and the significance of Jewish life cycle events. Families who keep kosher can rest assured that Ohr Ami staff and volunteers will be familiar with, and sensitive to, their dietary needs. All Ohr Ami personnel have been familiarized with Jewish laws and customs related to end-of-life procedures as well as Jewish funeral and mourning practices. Spiritual care and guidance are available to the patient and/or family from a rabbi. Whereas all Hospices have chaplains, who usually are not Jewish yet offer spiritual support to Jews and non-Jews alike, the chaplain for Ohr Ami Hospice will always be a rabbi. The Ohr Ami rabbi offers spiritual counseling, is a resource for information regarding Jewish rituals and traditions and provides assi
