Meet the Chaplains

At Cedars-Sinai, we understand that healing involves the whole person – body, mind and soul.  For this reason,our Spiritual Care Department offers support to patients, their loved ones, and our staff.

Here is a list of our spiritual leaders and their contact information:

Meet the Chaplains

Rabbi Jason Weiner BCC
Rabbi Jason Weiner BCC
Senior Rabbi and Manager, Spiritual Care
Fr. Lester Avestruz BCC
Fr. Lester Avestruz BCC
Lead Catholic Chaplain
George Baghdassarian MDiv
George Baghdassarian MDiv
Emergency Department Chaplain
Rabbi Sarah Barukh
Rabbi Sarah Barukh
Jewish Chaplain
Rev. Peggy Kelley MDiv
Rev. Peggy Kelley MDiv
Lead Christian Chaplain
Rev. Pamela Lazor MDiv
Rev. Pamela Lazor MDiv
CPE Supervisor
Rabbi Nina Redl
Rabbi Nina Redl
Cancer Center Chaplain
Christina P. Shu MDiv
Christina P. Shu MDiv
Palliative Care Chaplain
Fr. John Sigler FSP, BCC
Fr. John Sigler FSP, BCC
Catholic Chaplain
Laura Young MJS
Laura Young MJS
Jewish Chaplain
Paula  Van Gelder
Paula Van Gelder
Associate Jewish Chaplain
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