GRATITUDE AND HAPPINESS We are to increase our happiness for Adar. Our workshop will increase our understanding on what is gratitude and happiness from a Jewish and mental health perspective. Participants will learn healthy, practical ways to increase and express their gratitude. Presented by Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R, Director of Community Relations, Mishkon, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private […]
Turning Your Conscience into Your Legacy: Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them Ethical Wills: Definition and Purpose Classic Examples of Ethical Wills in Jewish Tradition Preparing One’s Own Ethical Will: A Practicum The Significance of Ethical Wills in the Age of COVID-19 Presented by: Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb Executive Vice President, Emeritus, Orthodox […]
LIVING BIG in SMALL SPACES: LEARNING THE ART OF DOWNSIZING Presented by: Shoshana Troppe, Professional Organizer, founder of Mess Free Stress Free Older adults are often looking to either relocate to a smaller home or want to de-clutter a current residence. Getting rid of decades of home clutter requires techniques and strategies that will be […]
The Meaning and Importance of Meaning and Purpose Review of recent research on the impact of seeing one's life as meaningful on health and longevity Classic psychological perspectives on the importance of meaning and its role in well being Torah Perspectives on the construct of meaning and its application Presented by: Ditza D. Berger, Ph.D., Lander College […]
Colorectal Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment What is colorectal cancer and who gets it? What are the things you can do to prevent colorectal cancer? What are the treatments of colon cancer? Presented by: Christopher M. Foglia, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S., Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery in Weill Cornell Medical College. Program Director, General Surgery Residency, […]
Why is There a Coffee Advertisement at your Seder? The Story of the Berry that Looked Like a Bean. Presented by: Elie Rosenfeld, CEO of Joseph Jacobs Advertising Agency With 25 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Elie Rosenfeld is one of the leading experts in marketing strategy and communications for the American Jewish […]
Communal Leadership Decision-Making: Public Policy Considerations What are the primary factors appropriately reviewed? Are there underlying policy disputes that explain diverging decisions? Who should be making decisions? Presented by: Mark (Moishe) Bane, President, Orthodox Union To register for the program, click HERE. Check out these recent articles from the Jewish Action featuring Moishe Bane: https://jewishaction.com/preidents-message/observations-of-a-kavod-maven/ […]
The SPIRIT INITIATIVE Presents: Living in Israel & Seeing the Prophecies: An In-Depth Look at the Various Nevuot Coming to Fruition, Based on Sefer HaNevuah A special multi-media presentation presented by: Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director, OU Israel. Rabbi Avi Berman is the Executive Director of OU Israel. He lives with his wife and their nine […]
Introduction to Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes and Symptoms Health Impacts Diagnosis and Treatments Presented by: Dr. Mohit Shukla, MD Mohit Shukla, MD, is a rheumatologist at New York-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Fresh Meadows, NY. He diagnoses and treats patients with various autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, polymyalgia rheumatica and […]
Forbidden Fruit, Necessary Evil or Spiritual Imperative: Perspectives on Secular Studies and the Orthodox Community Presented by: Dr. David Luchins Dr. David Luchins is the Chair of the Political Science Department of Touro College and is the Founding Dean of the Lander College for Women - The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School. He has […]