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SPIRIT: Self-care for the Caregiver

Self-care for the Caregiver How do we keep ourselves motivated and stimulated while caring for our loved ones Get Rid of the Guilt Self-care when there is no time Calling in the Troops Presented by Marla Kurtz, (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ray of Sunshine Marla has taken her education, expertise, guidance, love […]

SPIRIT: Gluten-Free Baking

Gluten-Free Baking Chocolate cake (great for Pesach!) Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Cream-filled cupcakes Chocolate rum balls 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 […]

SPIRIT: Managing Neck and Back Pain

Managing Neck and Back Pain Presented by:  Dr. John A. Buza, MD - Neck and low back pain are very common, and the exact cause of pain is often difficult to determine, leading to frustration among patients suffering with this condition.  - Understanding the anatomy and common causes of back pain can help to avoid future episodes of pain, and […]

SPIRIT: CLOSING THE DISTANCE: A TOOLBOX FOR VIRTUAL BIKUR CHOLIM

CLOSING THE DISTANCE: A TOOLBOX FOR VIRTUAL BIKUR CHOLIM DURING COVID-19 AND BEYOND • Communicating empathy and support without a physical presence • Using the senses, technology and the modern marketplace • Creating family experiences while doing bikur cholim PRESENTED BY: Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz. MS of Caring Professionals, Inc. and Congregation Agudas Achim of Lawrence, […]

SPIRIT: Revealing Jewish American Heroes: From the Revolutionary War to Today

Revealing Jewish American Heroes: From the Revolutionary War to Today In response to the misconception that "American Jews don't serve their country," join us for a talk and walk through our history following Jewish American heroes (over time). Introduction by Josef Flaschner, a US army veteran, -He served from  1976-79 and was stationed in Frankfurt […]

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: […]