NYPD Chief Chaplain Rabbi Alvin Kass Passes Away at 88
New York, NY — The New York City Police Department is mourning the loss of Rabbi Alvin Kass, its Chief Chaplain and one of the longest-serving members in the Department’s history.
Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced his passing Wednesday, calling him “the spiritual heart of the NYPD.”
Rabbi Kass joined the NYPD in 1966, at the age of 30, becoming the youngest chaplain in the Department’s history. Over nearly six decades of service, he became a cornerstone of faith, guidance, and compassion for generations of police officers and their families.
A U.S. Air Force veteran and Columbia University graduate, Rabbi Kass dedicated his life to service — comforting the grieving, counseling the troubled, and uplifting those in need. He was among the first to respond following the September 11th attacks, consoling the families of the 23 NYPD officers who perished that day.
At every Police Academy graduation, Rabbi Kass offered a now-famous benediction — a prayer that New York remain:
“A place where people of every race, religion, color, and creed can pursue their individual destinies untrammeled, unafraid, and in obedience to Thy will.”
Commissioner Tisch called Rabbi Kass’s passing “an immeasurable loss,” noting that his “example is everlasting.”
As the NYPD and the New York City community mourn his death, Rabbi Kass’s legacy of faith, service, and unity will continue to inspire future generations.
May his memory be a blessing.
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