The NAJC mission is to enhance the kedusha of Jewish Chaplains in order that they may provide quality Jewish, religious, and spiritual care.

NAJC is a professional organization for Rabbis, Cantors, and other Jewish professionals functioning as Jewish Chaplains in hospitals, nursing homes and geriatric centers, hospice, psychiatric facilities, correctional centers, and the military. In addition to offering collegial support to and professional certification of Jewish Chaplains, NAJC provides conferences and ongoing resources to its members to foster services to and resources for the Jewish and general community on issues of pastoral and spiritual care based on Jewish traditions and values.

NAJC holds an annual National Conference in the winter of each year. The preliminary announcement for the 2006 annual conference can be found at annual conference. For more information or to receive a conference schedule and brochure contact casekoff@ujcnj.org.