Looking for a chaplain for yourself or to send to a friend or loved one?

The Velva G. and H. Fred Levine Jewish Chaplaincy Program supports a licensed, professionally-trained Jewish Chaplain who to provides spiritual comfort and guidance for patients, families and staff around the Houston area.

Email us at chaplaincy@alexanderjfs.org and we'll quickly fulfill your request.

Chaplains Provide:
  • Patient support
  • Caregiver support
  • Referrals
  • Counseling
  • Inspiration
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Patient Support

Our patient support services include:

  • Hospital visits
  • Holiday gift bags and prayerbooks
  • Jewish hospice, sacred Jewish conversations and end-of-life discussions
  • Spiritual direction and development
  • Supportive counseling and Jewish community resources.

Our chaplaincy team maintains strict HIPAA compliance with all patients.

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Caregiver Support

We provide assistance in finding caregivers, kosher food, housing and other items and services.

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Referrals

We can refer out-of-town family members to doctors and other resources available within the Houston Jewish community.

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Shabbat Boxes

We prepare beautiful Shabbat boxes and can deliver them directly to patients. These are filled with challah, grape juice, prayers and helpful information.

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We are here to help. Please reach out to us directly for questions, registration or to begin using Alexander JFS services.

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(713) 667-9336
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chaplaincy@alexanderjfs.org

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