ACT FAST: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Stroke Objectives: Understand what a stroke is and be able to recognize stroke symptoms Understand importance of timely 9-1-1 notification Know the causes of stroke and how to prevent Presented by: Margaret Huynh, DO Dr. Huynh is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine. She […]
Life After Covid: Lessons from the Holocaust in Overcoming Adversity and Rebuilding after Trauma Lessons from the Holocaust in overcoming adversity and rebuilding after trauma Recognize your inner strength Living with a sense of mission Using past trauma to propel us forward and thrive Presented by: Bracha Rupp, LCSW, Ohel Family and Children Services CLICK […]
Hear from those who have made a successful transition! Presented by: Miriam Naiman, Senior Aliyah Advisor at Nefesh B’Nefesh Miriam will moderate a discussion with Judy Meltzer who made Aliyah from Manhattan in 2018, which will touch on the special nature of Aliyah as an active, single retiree/empty nester, and Chana Spivack, who made aliyah from […]
A Trip Through NCSY -- 67 Years of Inspiring the Future! Please join SPIRIT as we listen to the history and impact of NCSY through the past 67 years with a dialogue between NCSY Alumni Director Rabbi Yehoshua Marchuck and Associate Director Jon Ackerman. You can donate to Bike NCSY, which helps fund scholarships for […]
Researching your Jewish Roots with JewishGen JewishGen.org offers both archival and networking components that are relied upon by thousands of people each day. Presented by: Avraham Groll, who discusses common challenges that people encounter when researching their family history, and how JewishGen can help. Avraham Groll is passionate about connecting people with their Jewish roots, […]
Loneliness in the World of Hyper-Connectivity The challenge/impact of loneliness in our time Working with the issues communally and personally It all begins and loneliness ends within you Presented by: Tammy Gilden, Certified Holistic Health Coach To learn more about Tammy, visit her website by clicking here. Click here to register for the program. _________________________________________________________________ We […]
Beyond 60 - Dating as a Mature Adult Learn about: Advantages of Dating Later on In Life Challenges of Blending Families - Financial and Emotional Understanding Healthy Relationships Red Flags in Relationships Setting Yourself Up for Success Presented by: Yeshaya Kraus, LCSW, Associate Director of Education, Shalom Task Force. Mr. Kraus is a clinical social worker with […]
The OU's Insider Perspective on Capitol Hill What is OU Advocacy? What are OUA's legislative successes? How can you be an effective advocate? Presented by: Lindsay Barsky, Director of Congressional Affairs and Yehuda Friedman, Director of Community Engagement, OU Advocacy, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, follow Yehuda on Twitter @yehudajfriedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. _________________________________________________________________ […]
MEMORY MATTERS: HOW TO RECALL INFO FROM THE PAST AND MORE FUN BRAIN EXERCISES What to do when something is on the tip of your tongue? How to recall well-known info from the past? One great exercise for word recall! A fun brain exercise using your fingers! Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW, Memory Coach and Geriatric Social Worker […]
Participants will learn: How stress affects your health, and what foods to eat to build your immune system. Simple food swaps to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. How to eat healthy while working from home. Presented by: Bonnie R. Giller, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Register below for the pre- […]
