A Conversation with Jonah Sanderson, hospice chaplain and Jewish educator

In this engaging conversation, Ari Averbach speaks with Jonah Sanderson, a hospice chaplain and Jewish educator, about the profound impact of Rabbi Harold Shulweis on their lives and work. Jonah reflects on how Shulweis's teachings have shaped his approach to helping individuals navigate the end of life, emphasizing the importance of legacy and ethical wills. He shares personal anecdotes about his experiences as a caregiver for his grandmother and how these moments inspired him to pursue a career in hospice chaplaincy, focusing on the significance of storytelling and self-reflection during life's final stages.

LINKS: Schulweis Poems cited during the discussion; both available via the Harold M. Schulweis website www.hmsi.info.

Embrace Me Whole: https://hmsi.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/embrace-me-whole.pdf

Holding On and Letting Go: https://hmsi.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/124-holding-on-and-letting-go.pdf