Shleimut

Health. Healing. Wholeness. Hope.

Life is complex. Sometimes you need a place to turn to for guidance and support. 

Beth Israel is one of the only Conservative congregations in the country to offer Shleimut, an initiative designed to address the holistic needs of congregants and promote health, wellness, and healing within our Beth Israel family. Shleimut helps Beth Israel congregants manage their physical, mental, legal, and spiritual health needs by offering opportunities to consult with a nurse, a social worker, an attorney, and the clergy.

Whether you are seeking help managing a physical illness, navigating a life challenge or transition, answering a legal question*, or exploring spiritual concerns, our Shleimut team is here for you. We are available to provide free, confidential guidance and support in-person, over the phone, or virtually for any concerns you or a loved one may have. 

Our Shleimut Nurse, Sheri Stern, RN, (sstern@bethisrael-om.org) addresses:

• Questions about healthcare diagnoses, medications, procedures, and treatments, including COVID-19
• Concerns about you or your loved ones’ health-related issues
• Requests for effective stress management solutions

Our Shleimut Social Worker, Sarah Shapiro, LCSW-C (sshapiro@bethisrael-om.org or ext. 263) provides:

• Free, confidential short-term counseling, guidance, and support
• Information and referral to community resources
• Education regarding mental health concerns

Our Shleimut Attorney, Harry Baumohl, (hbaumohl@bethisrael-om.org or ext. 265) provides:

• Confidential legal information and resources
• Assistance with navigating the legal system
• Guidance, education, and support
  * Shleimut Legal offers information, support, and resources but not legal representation or specific legal advice.

Our clergy, Rabbi Rachel Safman (rsafman@bethisrael-om.org or ext. 209) and Cantor Ben Matis, (bmatis@bethisrael-om.org or ext. 206) will:

• Address your spiritual needs and questions
• Provide comfort and support during challenging times

A consultation with a member of the Shleimut team is not intended to replace a doctor’s visit, ongoing mental health care, or other services provided by wellness professionals. Similarly, consultation with a Shleimut attorney does not create an attorney-client relationship nor does it constitute legal representation. Beth Israel Congregation is not responsible for the consequences of any actions taken by or in reliance on the information, actions or suggestions provided by representatives of the Shleimut program.  Beth Israel Congregation and Shleimut affirmatively and expressly disclaim any responsibility or liability for any such consequences.