Rabbi H. Rafael Goldstein, BCJC, is the director of pastoral care at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He did his chaplaincy residency at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, where he s...view moreRabbi H. Rafael Goldstein, BCJC, is the director of pastoral care at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He did his chaplaincy residency at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, where he served as the Jewish community chaplain for seven years. He is the founder of
Dynamics of Hope Consulting (www.dynamicsofhope.com), which provides workshops for health care workers and people living with illness on issues of hope, forgiveness, joy, and life. He is the author of four books, including Being a Blessing: 54 Ways You Can Help People Living with AIDS and The Dynamics of Hope Prayerbook, for people living with illness, their loved ones, and caregivers, as well as numerous articles, which can be found on the website.view less