Chayim Aruchim:

Halachic and medical guidance
for families facing end-of-life decisions

718-Aruchim (278-2446)

Our Mission

When a doctor says

“I’m sorry. There’s nothing more we can do,”

“You should sign a DNR,”

“A feeding tube won’t help at this point,”

“I recommend hospice or palliative care,”

“Further care is futile.”

“She will never get off the respirator,”

families call us for a second opinion.

The Chayim Aruchim Approach

Our team of Rabbanim and medical advocates works directly with doctors, hospitals, and care teams to act on behalf of each patient, medically, ethically, and halachically. We guide families through treatment, transfer, and discharge decisions and ensure that every decision is informed, every option is considered, and every person is treated with the respect their life deserves.

The Jewish community worldwide relies on Chayim Aruchim to ensure that end-of-life medical decisions reflect Torah values and preserve the sanctity of life.

In an era when hospitals and medical systems often prioritize quality-of-life assessments over life itself, Chayim Aruchim stands as a vital advocate, providing halachic guidance, legal support, and a strong voice in complex medical situations.

Meet our rabbinic leadership

“I’m sorry. There’s nothing more we can do.”

“You should sign a DNR.”

“A feeding tube won’t help at this point.”

“I recommend hospice or palliative care.”

“Further care is futile.”

“She will never get off the respirator.”

When a hospital says there are no more options, families call us for a second opinion.

The Jewish community worldwide relies on Chayim Aruchim to ensure that end-of-life medical decisions reflect Torah values and preserve the sanctity of life.

In an era when hospitals and medical systems often prioritize quality-of-life assessments over life itself, Chayim Aruchim stands as a vital advocate, providing halachic guidance, legal support, and a strong voice in complex medical situations.

Machon Chayim Aruchim - our team of Rabbanim and medical advocates - works directly with doctors, hospitals, and care teams to act on behalf of each patient, medically, ethically, and halachically. We ensure that every decision is informed, every option is considered, and every person is treated with the respect their life deserves.

The Chayim Aruchim Approach

Meet our rabbinic leadership

Our team of Rabbanim and medical advocates works directly with doctors, hospitals, and care teams to act on behalf of each patient, medically, ethically, and halachically. We guide families through treatment, transfer, and discharge decisions and ensure that every decision is informed, every option is considered, and every person is treated with the respect their life deserves.

The Jewish community worldwide relies on Chayim Aruchim to ensure that end-of-life medical decisions reflect Torah values and preserve the sanctity of life.

In an era when hospitals and medical systems often prioritize quality-of-life assessments over life itself, Chayim Aruchim stands as a vital advocate, providing halachic guidance, legal support, and a strong voice in complex medical situations.

To reach Chayim Aruchim, call: 718-ARUCHIM (278-2446)

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Sephardic 24-hour hotline

347.578.8200

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We’re here for patients and their families — to bring clarity amid chaos, to offer guidance when nothing makes sense, and to give them something invaluable: the peace of mind knowing that they did the right thing.

Through clear explanations of medical options and halachically sound guidance, families are empowered to make decisions with confidence and calm.

Chayim Aruchim is focused on ensuring that every day, every hour, and every breath receives the care, dignity, and advocacy it deserves. Time and again, our intervention has prevented the premature withdrawal of care.

From life-sustaining treatments to complex end-of-life decisions, we stand at the intersection of halacha, medicine, and family values, providing clarity, support, and real-time advocacy to patients and their families. Having a 24-hour hotline means help is available as soon as it’s needed.

Because when a life is on the line, every moment matters.

Testimonials

Messages of Appreciation

No words can adequately express our Hakoras Hatov for all the help and encouragement you gave me and my family throughout my father's hospitalization. You were a bright shining light in our darkest time, not only from a Halachic standpoint but also from a medical standpoint as well. The comfort you gave us in dealing with all the hard decisions we had to make was unreal.

Avrohom S.
Lakewood

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your invaluable help and support in the care of my son in law. Your support while he was a patient was invaluable in allowing him to have petira from Hashem and not from some "mercy death" which both hospitals wanted to do.

Meir P.
Brooklyn

At a time when the doctor was ready to terminate my daughter's life, you stepped in with unbelievable heart and devotion. You were available any time of the day and night, whether it was five minutes before Shabbos or five minutes after. You advised us through every step, and were the shluchim to give my daughter three “extra” weeks of life, which no doubt served as an incredible tikkun for her neshama.

Chaim L.
Chicago

My father was very sick in the hospital, to the point that the doctors wanted to pull the plug. You stepped in, and thanks to you he recovered, returned to shul, and I was even able to put tefillin on him again. You have a big zechus.

Yisroel R.
Clifton

In appreciation for your sage guidance when our mother was ill. Thanks to Chayim Aruchim we were able to make the right choices on her behalf in accordance with Halacha. Your help was a great comfort.

Pinny S.
Lakewood

On behalf of myself and my children, I would like to thank you for your outstanding work and for everything you do with such dedication and sensitivity. Your organization is truly remarkable. May Hashem continue to give you siyata d’shmaya, and may we be zocheh to the geulah very soon.

Shalom T.
Far Rockaway

The Chayim Aruchim team brings together:

Rabbinic authorities

with deep knowledge of medical realities

Physicians and healthcare experts

who are experts in treatment and care, and share our community’s values

Care
navigators

with years of experience to guide families through every moment of a medical crisis, including treatment, transfer, and discharge decisions

Legal advocates and policy advisors

who protect patient rights

Chayim Aruchim care navigator division

The link between halacha, medicine, and family

Our trained Care Navigators:
Ensure every psak from our Rabbanim is fully implemented
Communicate directly with doctors and hospital staff
Advocate for halachic and religious accommodations
Guide families through treatment, transfer, and discharge decisions