Jewish Pastoral Care is the essential reference for rabbis, cantors and laypeople who are called to spiritually accompany those encountering joy, sorrow and change. This groundbreaking volume draws upon both Jewish tradition and the classical foundations of pastoral care to provide invaluable guidance. Offering insight on pastoral care technique, theory and theological implications, the contributors to Jewish Pastoral Care are innovators in their fields and represent all four contemporary Jewish movements. This updated resource provides you with the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills for assisting the ill and those who care for them, the ageing and dying, those with dementia and other mental disorders, engaged couples and others, and for responding to issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse and disasters. A vital reference for Jewish and non-Jewish professionals and other caregivers, Jewish Pastoral Care is the definitive handbook for counselling with an understanding of Judaism and Jewish tradition.