WELCOME
We warmly invite you to be a part of NAJC! We are a community of Jewish spiritual care providers who serve as chaplains in various healthcare, residential and communal settings. Some of us work in hospice settings, long-term care facilities, and some in large acute-care hospital centers. Some work in prison systems or in communal agencies that promote health and well-being. We benefit from being part of an international network of spiritual care providers which supports bringing our best selves to our profession.
“Community is the human expression of Divine love.
It is where I am valued simply for who I am, how I live and what I give to others.
It is the place where they know my name.”
– Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z”l
Members of NAJC Receive:
– Collegial support and mentorship from fellow members.
– Regular professional newsletters & NAJC mailings.
– Access to our Job Board.
– Invitations to support groups, town halls and forums specific to the variety of settings in which we work.
– Opportunity to join national conferences, regional y’mei iyyun (study days) and online continuing education workshops.
– Helpful information about CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) internships and residencies.
– Opportunity to apply for and maintain the requirements for Board Certification. Our membership offers support and guidance throughout this process.
For questions about Board Certification, please contact: certify@najc.org
Click HERE for the NAJC Certification Handbook.
– Advocacy and mentorship from professional staff upon request.
– Access to Chapline, a listserv that connects our chaplains with each other about a variety of topics that pertain to chaplaincy and Judaism. Members benefit from seeking input and advice from colleagues across the country.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have: info@najc.org
“I work as part of a diverse team of chaplains at a large medical center, where, for many years, I served as the only Jewish clergy. I so appreciate being a part of NAJC where I can connect
with other Jewish colleagues who understand the specific needs and concerns of Judaism in a healthcare setting.”
—Rabbi Sara O’Donnell Adler, BCC
“NAJC is a beautiful example of klal Yisrael. Here is a supportive and respectful space for fellow Jewish chaplains: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Renewal—we are all part of the same team.”—Rabbi Ruth Smith, BCC
The NAJC Mission
Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains is an international professional association of Jewish spiritual care specialists providing ongoing education, training, certification and sacred community. NAJC advocates for Jewish chaplains and chaplaincy.
NAJC welcomes all who share in the vision, mission and goals of our organization.
Membership Levels:
Board Certified Member
- Has fulfilled the NAJC Certification requirements as approved by the NAJC Certification Commission
- Maintains annual education requirements and 5- year peer reviews as determined by the Continuing Education Committee
- Annual dues $450
Click HERE for link to Certification Handbook
For any questions about board certification, please contact: certify@najc.org
Professional Member
- Has advanced Jewish and secular education, and
- Has 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) with ACPE accredited program
- Annual Dues $450
For any questions about being a Professional Member, please contact: info@najc.org
General Member
- Supports the mission of the NAJC
- Annual Dues $250
Student Member
- Is a full-time or part-time rabbinic, cantorial, or CPE student
OR
- Is a full-time or part-time student pursuing a graduate degree in Jewish Studies
- Annual Dues $54
Retired Member
- Is over the age of 60, and
- Has been a Professional Member of NAJC in good standing for at least one year immediately preceding retirement status, and
- Is employed no more than half-time
- Annual dues $50
- For information on becoming a retired member, please e-mail info@najc.org
Israeli Member
- Resides in Israel and supports the aims and mission of NAJC
- Supports the development of professional spiritual care and chaplaincy in Israel
- Annual Dues $36