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THE PRESIDENT: We have just had a -- a very important discussion about
the role of religion, not only in India, but the role that religion can play
in helping the world become a more peaceful place.

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Lamm, the National Institute consists of a
prestigious board of rabbis, physicians and other notable community
leaders.

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But
everybody around the table also was so proud to be in India.

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I want to thank the
leaders here around the table.M.

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The Jewish Hospice is a participating program of Metropolitan
Jewish Health System (MJHS), a leader in the field of integrated
health care.

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Anyway, I
just appreciate you all coming.

The Jewish Hospice of Greater New York Accredited by National Institute for Jewish Hospice

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M. It also
confirms that the Hospice works with halachic authorities and the
rabbi of the family in coordinating care issues and dealing with
complex issues of Jewish law. His latest book published last year, The Spiritual
Journey Beyond Grief, has won accolades from rabbinic and
professional health care leaders. He is also Chair in Professional Rabbinics at Yeshiva
University.
In addition to offering a full team of medical professionals, the
Hospice is staffed by a full-time rabbi who is involved in every
aspect of care for patients who rely on Jewish law, custom and
tradition in dealing with their terminal illness.

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Thank you. In addition to its home based
program, the Jewish Hospice also has an in-patient unit for short-term
acute care. MJHS services nearly 20,000 individuals and their families
in the New York-metropolitan area.

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We thank the --

MR.
Feldman , President and CEO of MJHS, said: "We are gratified that such
a prestigious national accreditation board has recognized our
pioneering efforts to integrate religious sensitivity into a very
complex medical and patient care setting. In the Chevra Kadisha world, his
book The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning is practically mandatory
reading.

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Leaders from different faiths have joined us
to share with -- their thoughts with me. That's right.
In addition to Dr. The care team
integrates family members in this unique partnership to make the
patient as comfortable as possible.

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You know , one of the things that struck me during the conversation is, in
India, is -- it's a country that recognizes the importance of religion and
welcomes interfaith dialogue; understands the importance of faith, and
understands the importance of people of faith, discussing thoughts and views
that are -- that are deep in their hearts.Y.

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All of these requirements have long been
standard practice for the Jewish Hospice.

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Lefkowitz added. Its participating agencies and programs include home
care, adult day health care, skilled nursing facilities, HomeFirst and
Elderplan.

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Thank you for your kind words, and like you,
I hope for peace, and like you, I'm proud to be here in India . The accreditation of the Jewish Hospice is "of great
importance to a Jewish institution that serves one of the largest
communities of Holocaust survivors and other religious Jews outside of
Israel ," Mr.

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In other words,
their nationalism was equally important then, as their religion.

THE PRESIDENT: Well, that's right.
Thank you.----The Jewish Hospice
of Greater New York , a participating program of Metropolitan Jewish
Health System (MJHS), has received accreditation from the National
Institute for Jewish Hospice.

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It's a
fantastic country.

END 4:25 P. The accreditation is a reflection of the
high standards of religious sensitivity already in practice at the
Jewish Hospice . All programs are glatt kosher and fully observe Shabbats
and all Yomim Tovim.

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WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by President Bush after meeting with religious leaders:

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Shmuel Lefkowitz, Chairman of the Board of MJHS, called the
accreditation "a natural for a health system that has been a
trailblazer in serving the religious needs of the community.

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And we've had a -- just a -- you know, India is an amazing country. Just
look around the table and you'll see different religions represented.

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The National Institute for Jewish Hospice is headed by Rabbi
Maurice Lamm, a noted scholar and authority on Hospice related issues
in Jewish law.

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The accreditation recognizes that the Jewish Hospice meets all its
requirements, including training its health care professionals and
volunteers about the unique needs of patients and their families who
use the home-based Hospice for terminally-ill patients.