Intentional Jewish Grandparenting A conversation about roles, goals, opportunities, and activities for hands-on bonding. Learn strategies for deepening and expanding the grandchild connection beyond treats and toys. Presented by Faigie Horowitz MS and Miriam Liebermann MSW, co-founders of JWOW!, Jewish Women of Wisdom Click here to register for the Zoom link for online […]
Join fellow SPIRT participants (60+ demographic) in New Orleans! This mission which will provide activities for you to enjoy the local culture and entertainment and while doing chessed within the local community! Monday, May 11-Sunday, May 17th Single occupancy: $2,500 per person* Double occupancy: $2,000 per person* Monday, May 11-Friday, May 15 (leaving Friday morning) […]
Dating After 60: First Date Success Tips for You or Someone You Care About Are you a friend or relative of someone who's single and struggling with dating? Are you single and sick of going on dates that feel like a WASTE OF TIME and aren’t leading to the relationship you want? Presented by Sandy […]
Healing Without Barriers: The Future of Kosher Herbal Medicine What happens when ancient Chinese herbal medicine meets the highest standards of kosher trust and transparency? This presentation shares how Kamwo became the first U.S. Chinese herbal pharmacy to bring raw herbs and vacuum packed formulas to full OU standards, opening the door for more inclusive […]
Waiting for Grandparenthood: Support for Yourself and Your Friends Understanding the emotional complexity of “waiting for grandparenthood,” including grief, uncertainty, hope, helplessness, and the tension between longing and respecting boundaries How infertility, pregnancy loss, delayed marriage, and other family-building experiences may impact future grandparents differently Recognizing and managing your own emotional responses, including anxiety, disappointment, […]
Between This World and the Next: Chevra Kadisha, Grief, and the Journey of the Soul What does Judaism teach about the soul’s journey after death? How do ancient rituals surrounding death and burial help guide both the deceased and the living through moments of profound transition? In this heartfelt and thought-provoking talk, we explore the […]
One Life, Two Legal Systems: Estate Planning for Americans with Ties to Israel Whether you’ve made aliyah, are planning to, own property or even just a bank account in Israel, or have children or grandchildren living there, your estate plan likely doesn’t work the way you think it does. US wills and trusts often complicate […]
Supporting Friends and Family Through Trauma: Practical Ways to Help and Heal Presented by Reva Judas Reva Judas is the founder and Director of NechamaComfort, an international organization that supports families through the trauma of infant and pregnancy loss. She has counseled people around the world and has trained medical staff, clergy, lay leaders, and […]
The Who, What and Why of a SPIRIT OU Relief Mission An interview with Rabbi Ethan Katz, Director, OU Relief Missions and Mission participant, Dr. Sandra Alpern Schimel, who participated in the Puerto Rico and New Orleans Missions. Learn about what Relief Missions does, why it matters so much and the unique experience of being […]