SPIRIT: Tefila During Illness: What should we pray for during different stages of illness? What is our intention when we daven for a sick person? Do we ever ask for mercy and not for healing? Is Vidui something which should only be recited by the terminally ill? Presented by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody Rabbi Dr. […]
SPIRIT: End-of-Life Care Dilemmas: Halakhic Information Every Jew Should Know Is signing a DNR ever allowed? What does Halacha say about withholding or withdrawing treatment? Is artificial feeding always required? Presented by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the executive director of Ematai, an organization dedicated to helping people navigate dilemmas regarding end-of-life care, and […]
SPIRIT: The World of Words Find new and meaningful avenues in which to express yourself - in ways you never thought you could or would. Join us for a dialogue between Miriam Liebermann and Sarah Spero Miriam Liebermann is the Co-Founder of JWOW!- Jewish Women of Wisdom. Miriam is thrilled to expand her world by […]
SPIRIT: Rethinking Memory Loss: Unlocking Potential Through the Montessori Approach In this enlightening session, Dementia Specialist and Occupational Therapist Romy Pikoos shares her 15 years of experience in applying Montessori principles to dementia and aged care. Discover innovative techniques to enhance engagement, independence, and quality of life for you and the person living with dementia. […]
SPIRIT: Mortgages in Israel Learn the Intricacies of the Israeli Mortgage Process: Qualifying requirements Prepayment penalties Fixed, Variable, Currency New Construction Loan to Value limitations Hear a thorough discussion of the Israel mortgage market. Learn the important rules that govern who is eligible for a loan as well as the different programs available. Learn the […]
SPIRIT:The Power of Your Voice: Why Voting Matters Learn about the importance of voting How you can get involved in voting operations that may be in your state Presented by Sydney Altfield Sydney Altfield serves as Executive Director of Teach NYS. In this role she serves on many city and state level committees, including NYC […]
Medicare Update 2025: "Everything you need to know about Medicare that no one will tell you" Answers to all your pressing questions Hear a real Medicare Insurance specialist Make Medicare work for you Answers to questions like: What is Medicare? Why do I need it? Should I take a Medicare advantage plan or a supplement […]
SPIRIT: "Who Will Live and Who Will Die": Mortality as a Source of Meaning and Teshuva Is our fate decided on Yom Kippur? What happens if we do teshuva after Yom Kippur? What does our view on "Who Will Live and Who Will Die" tell us about Judaism's perspectives on mortality? Presented by Rabbi Dr […]
SPIRIT: Battling Breast Cancer: Winning with Support Presented by Shoshana Polakoff Shoshana shares her journey of battling breast cancer, highlighting the crucial support of family, friends, and community in overcoming the challenges of a diagnosis. Shoshana Polakoff is a breast cancer thriver and a Sharsheret ambassador. She passionately shares her experiences to raise awareness about […]