Jewish Hospital Rabbi Nadia Siritsky The High Holy Days is a time for reflection. I have found myself contemplating the many blessings and miracles that have been possible thanks to Jewish Hospital. Jewish was formed over 100 years ago as … Read More
Jewish Hospital Rabbi Nadia Siritsky As we prepare for the High Holy Days, the Jewish community begins a process of introspection, prayer and teshuvah (repentance and healing). At the end of this festival period, we conclude with the reading of … Read More
Jewish Hospital Rabbi Nadia Siritsky As we begin the Jewish month of Elul, which is the start of the High Holy Day season, our Jewish calendar encourages us all to enter into a time of reflection, of endings and new … Read More
Jewish Hospital Rabbi Nadia Siritsky In his book, Celebrating Life, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks taught: “Faith is not about optimism but about courage, the courage to face an unknown future, knowing that we are not alone, that God is with … Read More
Jewish Hospital Rabbi Nadia Siritsky In a famous rabbinic story from the Talmud, Hillel and Shammai argue whether a certain item is kosher. Each quotes facts and logic to prove their point. Both appeal to the common good and higher … Read More
Jewish Hospital Rabbi Nadia Siritsky Rabbi Jonathan Sacks of Great Britain teaches that the Torah has a profound lesson for how we should face uncertainty. Noting the contrast between two biblical characters, Noah and Abraham, Sacks teaches that Noah is … Read More
Jewish Hospital Rabbi Nadia Siritsky I am frequently called to a patient’s bedside by the family as they face difficult decisions for their loved one who can no longer speak for themselves – a gut-wrenching task, especially in a society … Read More
How often during the day do we stop and give thanks for our hands? When we look at our hands, do we see them critically, looking at age spots or less than perfect nails? Or do we recognize them for … Read More
As Jewish Hospital welcomes a new secular year, celebrating Tu B’Shevat, the new year for the trees, we take this time to reflect upon the many blessings that the past year has given to us and the many seeds that … Read More
The story of Jewish Hospital and its partner, Frazier Rehab Institute, is one of transforming dreams into reality. It is the story of hope realized and dreams fulfilled, even when everyone else says it is impossible. The Frazier story started … Read More