The OU SPIRIT ENRICHMENT CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING features multi-session courses on a variety of topics. Below you will see a wide variety of topics for this year.
Can’t make the date or time of the class? You won’t miss anything! All Enrichment courses are recorded, and registrants will receive each recording and any materials for the session.
Each course has 4 sessions. The charge for 1 course: $100 / 2 courses: $190 / 3 courses: $270 / 4 courses: $340 / 5 courses: $400 / 6 courses: $450 Please note: The OU SPIRIT program does not want financial challenges to preclude an individual’s participation. Partial scholarships may be available. Please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig for any financial issues.
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Enrichment courses for the 2025-2026 year include:
POSTURAL THERAPY — Mondays, 11 am EST, starting November 3
Now in its 3rd year at OU SPIRIT! Join Postural Therapist, Joey Zimet for fun in an engaging all new 4-week course designed to improve your posture, movement, and long-term health. You will experience physical and emotional benefits while gaining tools to breathe, balance, and function more optimally. To learn more about what you’ll gain from the class, you can visit Joey’s website: www.AligningIntoHealth.com
YOGA FOR THE EYES: SEEING CLEARLY, LIVING FULLY — Wednesday, 11 am EST, starting December 3
A four-week journey to improving your vision naturally through movement, relaxation, meditation, and inner connection. The course will provide exercises to improve vision & expand peripheral sight / absorb more light naturally / calm the nervous system / use screens without harming one’s eyes. This program is for people with nearsightedness or farsightedness / cataracts, glaucoma, retina issues / eye strain, infections, or neuromuscular issues. The sessions are led by Pnina Zoharah, CMT, a Holistic healer & movement therapist with 30+ years of experience in California and now in Israel. She trained with Meir Schneider (Center for Self-Healing), and in many other healing methods — visit her website: https://www.yogaeyeforvision.com/
YOU NAME IT! TECHNIQUES TO REMEMBER NAMES — Wednesdays, 11 AM EST, starting January 14
Join Rena Yudkowsky, MSW, Geriatric Social Worker, Memory Coach and popular SPIRIT presenter to transform your relationships by being able to remember people’s names easily! Participants will learn the simple and do-able technique to remember names / Use the technique with all the names of the people on zoom with us / Practice with 12 strangers’ faces and names / See measurable results using pre- and post-test to show you really remember the names. Visit Rena’s website: http://renayudkowsky.com
LET’S GET ORGANIZED: DOWNSIZING. Mondays, 11 am EST, starting February 2
Downsizing is more than sorting through possessions — it’s cherishing memories, honoring your journey, and thoughtfully choosing what will move forward with you. Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization, Gayle M. Gruenberg, Chief Executive Organizer of Let’s Get Organized, LLC, will enable you to explore ways to make the process easier, lighter… and fun! You will Learn how to decide on and keep what matters most / Find new homes for what no longer serves you /Create a space that feels peaceful and welcoming. With patience, humor, and heart, you’ll discover that downsizing can be a loving gift — to yourself and to those you care about. Visit her website at: LGOrganized.com
GETTING STARTED WITH AI: HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAN HELP IN EVERYDAY LIFE — Wednesdays, 11 am EST, starting February 4
Heard the buzz about AI but not sure how it fits into your life? Joan L. Green, M.A. CCC-SLP returns to SPIRIT with a beginner-friendly course designed especially for lifelong learners who are curious about the possibilities of AI but don’t know where to begin. We’ll explore free, easy-to-use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, and show how they can simplify daily tasks, spark creativity, and support connection. Whether you want help writing a message, summarizing an article, brainstorming gift ideas, planning a trip or simply having fun—this course offers a welcoming and judgment-free space to learn at your own pace. Learn more about all that Joan offers by visiting her website at https://innovativespeech.com/.