Simcha Lefton

The Chaplain's Table

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The Chaplain's Table is a gathering of many of the episodes that exist in my other podcasts which are most chaplaincy friendly for various reasons.  Your host, Rabbi Simcha Lefton, is a rabbinically ordained healthcare chaplain with five ACPE-accredited units of Clinical Pastoral Education. This podcast is his table. On it: grief literature, bereavement support letters, a poetry book, a keyboard, and a velvet bag — the tools of a chaplain who shows up at 2am, who plays piano at bedsides, who says Kiddush for a Jewish patient at 6:53 on a Friday evening, who sits with a man and uses the languag...

Author

Simcha Lefton

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

The Sacred Power of Laughter: Humor as a Spiritual Resource 28.06.2026

 The Sacred Power of Laughter: Humor as a Spiritual Resource Timestamp Breakdown: 0:00-0:20: Humor as a spiritual resource in chaplaincy & spiritual assessments. 0:20-0:45: Talmudic story: Clowns identified as having the greatest spiritual merit for bringing joy. 0:45-0:53: The profound value of bringing laughter to those experiencing sadness and depression. Hashtags: #SpiritualCare #Humor #We...

Roles Of Hospice Chaplain That Might Not Be Known 24.06.2026

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The Work of a chaplain 24.06.2026

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Episode 39 - The Chaplain's Table 24.06.2026

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A Heartfelt Letter to a Hospice Team from 11-12-25 23.06.2026

Title: A Heartfelt Letter to a Hospice Team Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 - 01:02: Reading a letter to a hospice team, highlighting the selfless acts of care and kindness within families, comparing it to the undocumented love shown to children, and extending blessings and appreciation for their work. Hashtags: #HospiceCare #Caregivers #FamilyLove #Kindness #Appreciation #Gratitude #HealthcareHeroes #...

Fred's Legacy: A Life of Care, Humor, and Dedication- 11-3-25 23.06.2026

Fred's Legacy: A Life of Care, Humor, and Dedication Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 Fred's Selflessness: Hating Presents, Loving to Care 01:01 Gratitude and Respect for Parents 02:08 Fred's Unique Spiritual Instrument: Honoring Parents and Caring 03:13 Pride in Heritage and Divine Providence 04:21 End-of-Life Prayers and the Value of Burial 05:23 Humor, Humility, and a Poor Sense of Direction (as a Po...

The full story 23.06.2026

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Telz Beis Medrash Final 23.06.2026

In Jewish Ultra-Orthodox Culture teenagers are often enrolled in Yeshiva (Seminary) from 9th grade onward. In Yeshiva students study the oral Torah which consists of complex ancient Aramaic text without any punctuation. Students spend most of their day in a large study hall called a Beis Medrash.   Visitors who come to observe are often shocked to see how it's not like a library. The walls are com...

Jeans Perilous Solo Journey To America (my great Aunt) Funk-Zeffren 23.06.2026

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Why I do what I do? 21.06.2026

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A year of blessing 21.06.2026

A Year of Blessings Thank You, Hashem (G-D), for this precious year, Eleven months filled with joy and cheer. Sanctuary's doors opened wide for me, A season of growth, of sweet melody. From Warren Bar Lieberman's gentle night, Where pain was eased and hearts felt light, To emails sent with hope and grace, Advocating goodness in every place. A Muslim family, a Sunday call, Language lines bridging b...

Hospice Turnover: Impact on Care 21.06.2026

Lower turnover means better hospice care. When we care for our teams, they can fully care for patients and families at the end of life. #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthcareLeadership #StaffWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #PatientExperience Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-chaplain-s-table--7101504/support .

Inspiring Perspectives 19.06.2026

Inspiring Perspectives 00:00 - 00:17: Introducing "The Table" and a life-affirming approach .00:17 - 01:20: Three unique and inspiring quotes: "big dog," "doing things well," and "buying the fun car. "01:20 - 01:54: The surprising truth about identifying true friends in success, and a daughter's touching tribute. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-chaplain-s-t...

Happiest Day Of Life Story 19.06.2026

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Seeking Hospice Company To Work For Full-Time 19.06.2026

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"Four Years" 19.06.2026

Little extract from a very meaningful event that took place 12 years ago.  As the mishna says "im ein ani mi li......." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-chaplain-s-table--7101504/support .

My Hospice Chaplaincy 19.06.2026

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Hospice Chaplaincy- 6-17-26 17.06.2026

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Title: What to Look for in a Hospice Chaplain: Documentation, Care, and Beyond 17.06.2026

Title: What to Look for in a Hospice Chaplain: Documentation, Care, and Beyond 0:00 - 1:02: Introduction to Hospice Chaplaincy & Documentation Requirements 1:02 - 2:04: Understanding the 5-Day Spiritual Assessment Window 2:04 - 3:08: Crafting Dignified Clinical Notes in Hospice 3:08 - 4:10: The Role of Documentation in Patient Dignity & Team Connection 4:10 - 5:14: Documentation as a Tool...

The Unexpected Impact of Chaplaincy: Bridging Gaps and Boosting Busines 17.06.2026

Title: The Unexpected Impact of Chaplaincy: Bridging Gaps and Boosting Business Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 - 01:15: Discovering Hidden Truths: A Chaplain's Breakthrough with a Non-Verbal Patient 01:15 - 02:17: The Business Case for Chaplaincy: Quality Care, Community Networking, and Census Growth 02:17 - 02:50: Chaplaincy as a Team Essential: Beyond Nurses and Sales Reps Hashtags: #ChaplaincyImpac...

The Unseen Truth: How a Chaplain Uncovered a Patient's Voice 17.06.2026

The Unseen Truth: How a Chaplain Uncovered a Patient's Voice   Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 - 01:03: Introduction: The terrifying scenario of being misunderstood in a hospital and the concept of medical charts being completely wrong. 01:03 - 02:05: The Problem of Rushed Documentation: How information overload and cognitive offloading lead to blind spots in healthcare. 02:05 - 03:09: The Anecdote Beg...

Never Give Up 17.06.2026

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Hospital Chaplaincy- Story of Spiritual Healing 17.06.2026

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A Russian Resident & Power of Music 17.06.2026

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Validating Feelings 17.06.2026

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