Community Engagement

Learn How to Make Fabulous Gluten-free Purim Desserts!  Tiramisu Lemon Roll Cake Hamentaschen Presented by: Elaine Bodenheimer While living in New York,  Elaine Bodenheimer taught gluten-free baking classes for 13 years.   Since moving to Baltimore 5 years ago,  she has been writing a column on gluten-free baking for the Baltimore Jewish Home newspaper.  She welcomes any comments […]

Turning Your Conscience into Your Legacy: Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them Ethical Wills: Definition and Purpose Classic Examples of Ethical Wills in Jewish Tradition Preparing One’s Own Ethical Will: A Practicum The Significance of Ethical Wills in the Age of COVID-19 Presented by: Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb Executive Vice President, Emeritus, Orthodox […]

LIVING BIG in SMALL SPACES: LEARNING THE ART OF DOWNSIZING Presented by: Shoshana Troppe, Professional Organizer, founder of Mess Free Stress Free Older adults are often looking to either relocate to a smaller home or want to de-clutter a current residence. Getting rid of decades of home clutter requires techniques and strategies that will be […]

The Meaning and Importance of Meaning and Purpose Review of recent research on the impact of seeing one's life as meaningful on health and longevity Classic psychological perspectives on the importance of meaning and its role in well being Torah Perspectives on the construct of meaning and its application  Presented by: Ditza D. Berger, Ph.D., Lander College […]