PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral care is a model of spiritual and emotional support in which our clergy members support people in their pain, loss, and anxiety, as well as in their joys and blessings. It’s a holistic approach that focuses on listening. supporting, healing, as well as empowering people to draw upon Jewish spiritual resources. It is not psychotherapy, although clergy may refer individuals to therapists. Sessions last for 45-50 minutes, are usually limited to two consecutive visits, and are intended for Kitchen members only. Since our clergy acts as a team, any one of our pastoral clergy may meet with you.

For pastoral care, please email pastoral@thekitchensf.org or jessicakatemeyer@thekitchensf.org, and you will be contacted by one of the pastoral clergy members.