Avivah Erlick

 

Member profile details

First name
Avivah
Last name
Erlick
Region
US West
Brief Bio
Rabbi Avivah W. Erlick, BCC,
is the Jewish Chaplain at Department of State Hospitals—Metropolitan, one of five remaining psychiatric hospitals in California. She teaches core Jewish values and spiritual practices, to affirm the humanity of severely mentally ill and incarcerated patients and help guide them toward trauma recovery, emotional healing and wholeness.
Specializations
  • Chevra Kaddisha/Post-Death Ritual
  • Funerals, Memorial Services & Unveilings
Other Specializations:
Rabbi Avivah visits inmates in the LA County Jail system on a volunteer basis.
If you are aware of any individuals needing Jewish chaplaincy support there, or would like to become a volunteer yourself, please contact the Religious And Volunteer Services office of the LA County Sheriffs Department, at (323) 526-5390.