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 […]
Your Voice Matters: How to Talk to Your Doctor So You Are Heard Healthcare decisions are too important to leave to rushed conversations and unanswered questions. Join us for an informative and empowering discussion on how to communicate effectively with your physician, ask meaningful questions, and become a true partner in your care. Participants […]
The Top 10 American Jews in History For its 250 years of existence, America has welcomed Jews to its shores -- and many Jews have contributed significantly in various areas, including government, medicine, law, the arts, and academia. Michael Feldstein, who gives Jewish history classes in his community in Stamford, CT, has compiled a list of […]
Managing Stress in Today's World: Practical Tools for Yourself and Your Family • Learn to recognize the signs of chronic stress — in yourself and in the children and grandchildren in your life • Discover practical, evidence-based strategies for managing stress in daily life • Understand when stress becomes something more, and how to […]