Spirituality and Chaplaincy

Our Rabbi, Aaron Selevan is available to all residents, family members and staff seeking spiritual guidance, or just wishing to talk. Rabbi Seleven meets regularly with Community Centre staff to plan activities that acknowledge beliefs and traditions.

While Shalom Village is primarily a Jewish organization, we offer spiritual opportunities to residents of all faiths. As well as regular Shabbat services, non-denominational Church services are conducted in partnership with our local churches.

All Jewish holidays are observed, including Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, Yom Hashoa, as well as regular pre-Shabbat discussions and songs. A Yiddish Circle has been implemented and meets monthly. Residents enjoy being able to speak Yiddish together and have the opportunity to reminisce about their families and early years.

Compassionate palliative care is provided at the end of life. The care teams work together to enable residents to pass their final days at Shalom. Rabbi Seleven is always available to families, offering support at these difficult times.

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Pictured here is the stained glass window in the Beit Knesset Shalom, designed by Joseph Singer.