ChabadHeart

Chabad Heart supports patients and families facing illness by bringing care, comfort, and connection into hospital settings. Rooted in Jewish values and tradition, our work focuses on practical help, emotional support, and human presence during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Through regular hospital visits, our volunteers and staff offer conversation, encouragement, and a listening ear, along with thoughtful gestures such as care packages, holiday support, and bedside programs. We also provide Jewish resources when requested, including prayer, ritual items, and spiritual guidance, always with sensitivity to each individual’s needs and background. Our goal is simple: to ensure that patients and families feel supported, remembered, and never alone.

Rabbi Barak and Reut Hetsroni have dedicated the last 15 years to serving the Montreal community, particularly in hospital settings, where they have become pillars of strength for families facing difficult circumstances. Over the years, they have built close, familial connections with patients and their loved ones, offering not only practical help but emotional support and encouragement. Rabbi Barak’s extensive qualifications in chaplaincy, end of life care, marriage and family counseling, and Jewish life have allowed him to provide holistic care to those in need. His warm and compassionate approach has made him a trusted figure within the community, offering both spiritual guidance and practical support to those facing life’s challenges. Reut, with over 20 years of experience in the therapeutic arts, brings healing through creativity and expression. Reut’s dedication to community outreach is further demonstrated through her volunteer work with patients at the Jewish General Hospital, where she brings positivity and care to those in need. Together, Barak and Reut have created a welcoming environment at Chabad Heart, where everyone is treated with love, respect, and care, ensuring they are supported throughout their journey.

From chabadheart.com