Illness

God created we humans with wonderful yet imperfect bodies.  As such, each of us goes through life experiencing greater or lesser times of good health.  Jewish tradition recognizes how physically, emotionally, and spiritually challenging it can be when you are faced with illness, whether it is temporary or a chronic condition.  

While dealing with your illness or the illness of a loved one, it is common to feel in need of spiritual inspiration and comfort.  Many people find comfort in reading Psalms, including but not limited to Psalms 6, 30, 61, 119, 121, 130, and 147.  Other prayers of comfort include the Hashkivenu, the final stanza of Adon Olam, and more. You can find these passages in your siddur or at https://www.sefaria.org/texts.  

If you or a loved one is ill, please contact the office at 954-968-4545 or send an email to rsternberg@beth-am.org.  At that time you can request a hospital visit by Rabbi Goldsmith, ask for a phone call from the rabbi or a member of our Bikur Cholim committee, and/or request to have the name of your loved one put on the synagogue's Misheberach list.  You can also add names to our Misheberach list by filling out our online form here:  https://www.beth-am.org/form/mi-sheberach