Welcome
Rabbi Mendel Kastel and the Jewish House team hope your time in hospital is brief and this website provides you with useful links, resources and information you find helpful, comforting and of benefit during your stay. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you need pastoral care or other resources, either in hospital or once you’re discharged.
TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS
Explore and discover some of the laws and customs that compose the essence of Judaism
Shabbat – Day of Rest
CONNECT TO YOUR RABBI OR SYNAGOGUE
Get in touch with your Rabbi for advice, inspiration and support
END OF LIFE
Even during the most difficult situations, our Torah is here to guide and strengthen us
Viduy “Confession” & Jewish Prayers for the Final Moments of Life
What happens when the soul departs
INSPIRATION
A moving tale, a penetrating song, or a personal account; find something that inspires you
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Coming together as a community to support each other is a fundamental principle of “Loving your fellow”, as we are taught in the Torah
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND STAFF RESOURCES
You were given a special gift; the ability to help others in need. Help make your patients’ hospital stay more comfortable by taking a few minutes to browse through fundamentals of the Jewish religion, and the culture that surrounds it.