Why Do We Still Have Agunot? Understanding Get Refusal Today We will discuss how Get refusal cases develop and what factors contribute to this problem We will analyze the Jewish and civil legal implications of various approaches to addressing the agunah issue Most importantly, we'll talk about how we can all create change on this […]
From the YU Beis Medrash to Sadam's palace in Bagdad, A Jewish Chaplain's Journey: Serving the religious needs of Jews in the American Military Presented by: Rabbi Ira Kronenberg, CH(COL)R, USAR CLICK HERE to Register ______________________________________________________________________________ In honor of the one-year anniversary of the SPIRIT program, we have created a new SPIRIT website with […]
Project Last Kindness presents: Putting Cremation on the Front Burner Half of American Jews are Being Cremated Today. This workshop will teach you the why and how you can change the end of their story You will learn: Why are so many Jews are choosing cremation? What are the consequences of cremation for the deceased? What […]
Grief, It’s So Complicated Learn to define and identify grief Understand how our relationship with the deceased impacts our grief Learn about and trust the non-linear way we grieve Come to terms with feelings associated with a loss Recognize what coping skills you have and learn new ones as life goes on Presented by: Faye […]
Telling Your Life Story: A Legacy for Your Family How to start a memoir Techniques to jog your memory Strategies to get you to completion Presented by: Carol Ungar, who is a Jerusalem-based journalist and writing teacher. She has written and published memoir essays in Tablet, The Forward, Jewish Action, Ami, and other leading publications. She […]
Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Host for SPIRIT, will interview Jewish Action's Editor Nechama Carmel and its Book Editor Rabbi Gil Student. Nechama Carmel has served as editor of Jewish Action, the magazine of the Orthodox Union, since 2001. Under her leadership, the magazine has won 19 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism since 2011. […]
Presented by: Dr. Michelle Shain, Associate Director of the OU’s Center for Communal Research The OU’s Center for Communal Research is about to release the results of a longitudinal study, surveying adult members of 11 Orthodox shuls in four communities at three time points during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get a first look at how the […]
A Life of Torah: A Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff Dovi Safier interviews noted scholar, author, and teacher, Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, who has taught thousands of students throughout his more than half century at Yeshiva University and various institutions of higher learning in Israel. He is the author of several popular books including The Silver […]
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 […]