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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Klein Chaplaincy is to fulfill the commandment of Bikkur Cholim, visiting the sick. No member of the community should be lonely, isolated, forgotten or abandoned because of illness, infirmities or advanced in age.

Reaching out with open arms, a warm heart and an understanding spirit, we make a commitment to share their suffering. As we nourish their spirits, offer comfort, friendship and consolation, we bring shlemut, a sense of wholeness and connection to the Jewish community of the South Bay, and continue the work of Tikkun Olan, repairing and healing our world.

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Weekly visits at all local hospitals including: Torrance Memorial Hospital, Little Company of Mary Hospital, Daniel Freeman, Harbor UCLA, Kaiser Harbor and Del Amo Hospital

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We conduct Shabbat Services every Friday at several local nursing and assisted living facilities, including: Bay Crest, Pacific Inn and Sunrise Assisted Living Center.

In conjunction with Temple Menorah and Congregation Ner Tamid Youth Programs, we conduct monthly visits at Huntington Retirement Home and the Canterbury Retirement Home.

Board and Care Visits – We visit several facilities every Friday and conduct Shabbat Services there.

Hospice Visitations – Upon request.

Home Visits – Upon request.

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We delivered 250 Chanukah Baskets to 36 different facilities which include nursing homes, assisted living residences, board and care facilities and home bound patients. This is the largest outreach program done by any Jewish organization, such as ours, in the South Bay. We're looking for volunteers to help with this project.

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A new volunteer training session was started this February. Each session is 2 and a half hours weekly for 6 weeks. Volunteers commit to four hours of weekly visitation for one year. We are always looking for new recruits.

Trained volunteers are currently doing weekly visits at eight facilities on Friday mornings.

New volunteers are always welcome.

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We are part of the greater Jewish community of the South Bay. We are recognized and supported by Congregation Ner Tamid, Temple Beth El, Temple Menorah, Tefereth Jacob Congregation and the Jewish Federation of the South Bay.

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