During this past holiday season, Rabbi David Gold represented L’Chaim as he was invited by chaplains of the Veteran Affairs Hospital, University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center, Mercy Hospital, and Jackson Memorial Hospital to arrange a Chanukah celebration. Rabbi Gold also provided Hanukkah bags to each participant, which included a menorah, dreidel and chocolate coins. these bags were sponsored and put together by the Light Family, who continues to support our L’Chaim outreach efforts each year especially during the Jewish holidays.
Each facility had on average 15 persons from the staff, patients, families, and volunteers. In his visits, Rabbi Gold explained the significance of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and a meaningful lesson. Participants enjoyed Rabbi Gold’s visit, and he was invited to return for the next Jewish holiday to arrange a celebration.
Thank you, Rabbi Gold, for being an extension of our Catholic Hospice and L’Chaim and sharing the beauty of Hanukkah to patients and staff at our local hospitals! We’d also like to thank the chaplains at these facilities for inviting us to arrange Hanukkah celebrations!
