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West Coast Rebbetzins Conference 2020

On-Line 11 Broadway, NY, NY, United States

CARE & CONNECTIONS in COVID: THE REBBETZIN'S ROLE A Panel Discussion with Rebbetzin Sara Frieberg, Assistant Rebbetzin & Coordinator of Women's Engagement, Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale (FL) Rebbetzin Dr. Jessica Kalmar, Anshei Sfard Kehillat Torah, Milkwaukee (WI); Associate Professor of Psychology, Lakeland University Rebbetzin Adina Morris, CPC, ACC, Young Israel of Southfield (MI); Executive […]

SPIRIT: All in the Family-Relationship Opportunities & Challenges

ALL IN THE FAMILY:  Relationship Opportunities and Challenges Presented by Ditza D. Berger, Ph.D., Lander College for Women, Private Practice, Cedarhurst, NY This program was pre-recorded in May, 2020 and is now available for viewing.  While there may be references to COVID matters that took place in May, the theme and content of the presentation […]

SPIRIT: Making Medicare Work for You

Making Medicare Work for You Health care costs in retirement What Medicare does NOT cover When to apply Which plan is best for you? Elozor Preil, RICP®, CLTC, Wealth Advisory Group LLC, Financial Representative Click Here to Register The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as […]

SPIRIT: The Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Independent Safe Living  

The Occupational Therapist's Perspective on Independent Safe Living   Visual impairments Hearing impairments Somatosensory deficits Cognitive impairments Physical deficits Hali Gottesman , MS Occupational Therapy from Towson University Baltimore (MD). Over 25 years of experience working with the populations of geriatric and adults with disabilities. Private practice in Home Safety and Modifications. Peninah Reach, COTA, is licensed […]

SPIRIT: “It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions”

“It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions” · Parshat Vayechi: A Primer on the Torah’s View of End-of-Life. · Yaakov requests that Yosef provide kindness and truth. Where does truth fit in? · Understanding our traditions of burial - tahara, tachrichim, Shmira - and explaining it to others · The Cremation Explosion: […]

SPIRIT: How to QUIET Your Mind for Better Memory?

How to QUIET your mind for better memory! Using the QUIET acronym the neuroscience on how to be more creative and productive Simple tips to calm the “monkey mind” CLICK HERE to register Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW Rena Yudkowsky, MSW,  a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. […]

SPIRIT: Let’s Get Moving with Exercise!

LET'S GET MOVING  WITH EXERCISE! (#5) Presented by: SANDI LEV, NASM, CPT and CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist) Click Here to Register The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You […]

SPIRIT: Gluten-Free Shabbos

Gluten-Free Shabbos Gluten free rolls Mushroom-chicken crepes Knaidlach Apple Kugel 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 on her recipes.  […]

SPIRIT: Where is my shopping list? Never mind, I can remember without it!

Where is my shopping list? Never mind, I can remember without it! Learn to remember 20 words easily Learn to apply the technique to any list Use this new list to remember any list Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW Rena Yudkowsky, MSW,  a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory […]

SPIRIT: Making Medicare Work for You

Making Medicare Work for You What is Medicare? Who is on Medicare, when will it be my turn? Should I be on Medicare if I'm still working, on my employer plan, or self-employed? Is Medicare connected to Social Security? Is Long Term Care/LTC - Covered? Medicaid/MLTSS- Dependant Living/Nursing Home My Next Steps Presented by Steven (Shmuel) […]