A Look at Israel's Next Generation of Spiritual and Pastoral Care Providers. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kopacz, Marek S.; Feldstein, Bruce D.; Allman Asekoff, Cecille; Kaprow, Rabbi Maurice S.; Smith-Coggins, Rebecca
• Is Part Of: Journal of pastoral care & counseling. Volume 70:Number 4(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: 291
• Page End: 293
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Delivery of care -- Israel -- chaplains; Pastoral theology -- Periodicals; Pastoral care -- Periodicals; Pastoral counseling -- Periodicals; 253.5
• DOI: 10.1177/1542305016676497
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-3050

Abstract

This brief report looks at the demographics as well as professional background and experiences of a sample of Israeli chaplains. An online survey was distributed to 39 Israeli chaplains, yielding a response rate of n = 6 (15.4%). The findings notably highlight the role of women as chaplains, supporting a religiously diverse population, and differing perspectives on the functional role of a chaplain. These findings could help facilitate discussion and future research into chaplaincy services in Israel.