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SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Waiting for Grandparenthood: Support for Yourself and Your Friends 
DESCRIPTION:Waiting for Grandparenthood: Support for Yourself and Your Friends  \n\nUnderstanding the emotional complexity of “waiting for grandparenthood\,” including grief\, uncertainty\, hope\, helplessness\, and the tension between longing and respecting boundaries\nHow infertility\, pregnancy loss\, delayed marriage\, and other family-building experiences may impact future grandparents differently\nRecognizing and managing your own emotional responses\, including anxiety\, disappointment\, jealousy\, grief\, or fear\, without placing that weight onto loved ones\nNavigating difficult questions: “When can I ask?” “What if they never tell me?” “How do I support without pressuring?”\nWays to support adult children and their partners while maintaining trust\, connection\, and emotional safety within the relationship\nThe impact of communal culture\, expectations\, simchas\, holidays\, and comparison within Jewish family and social life\nSupporting friends who are waiting for grandchildren and creating more compassionate peer conversations among grandparents and grandparents-to-be\nPractical language\, communication tools\, and supportive approaches that help family members feel seen rather than scrutinized\nSpace for reflection\, discussion\, and thoughtful conversation around the often unspoken experience of waiting for a family to grow\n\n Presented by Kenzi Locks\, LCSW\, HWC – Director of Program and Educational Development at Yesh Tikva and Dr. Marian Getzler-Kramer\, PhD – Facilitator of Supportive Spaces for Grandparents in Waiting at Yesh Tikva \n  \n\nClick here to register for the Zoom link for online participation and/or to receive the recording following the program. \nThis  SPIRIT program is dedicated to the memories of Moshe Ben Dov Ber (a”h) and Shayna Mirel bas Aharon (a”h) (Melvin and Mirele Steinig) \n  \nCORPORATE SPONSORS:   \nMEMORY MATTERS — https://renayudkowsky.com/signature-course/ \nCAPITIL REAL ESTATE — https://capitil.com/ \nMEDICARE INSURANCE SPECIALIST — https://www.65andready.com/ \nFORSPANKLEAR\, LLP — https://www.forspanklear.com/ \nWINSTON WEALTH ADVISORS — https://winstonwealthadvisors.com/ou/ \nSCHWARTZ BROTHERS JEFFER/SINAI CHAPEL/PARKSIDE MEMORIAL CHAPELS — https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/forest-hills-ny/schwartz-brothers-jeffer-memorial-chapels/4131 \nFIRST ISRAEL MORTGAGES:  https://www.firstisrael.com/ \nJRESPONDER — https://www.sosresponder.com/ \nKORINSKY & KLEIN\, LLP —  https://www.kklawfirm.com/ \nLET’S GET ORGANIZED — https://lgorganized.com/ \n____________________________________________________________________ \nWe have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience!    \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Aaron\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Machane Chodosh\, Forest Hills (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Ohr Torah\, West Orange (NJ) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hempstead (NY) \n\nOU Privacy Policy  \nFor more information about becoming a SPIRIT Partner\, contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org
URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-waiting-for-grandparenthood-support-for-yourself-and-your-friends/
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SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Between This World and the Next: Chevra Kadisha\, Grief\, and the Journey of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Between This World and the Next: Chevra Kadisha\, Grief\, and the Journey of the Soul \nWhat 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? \nIn this heartfelt and thought-provoking talk\, we explore the sacred work of the Chevra Kadisha\, Jewish perspectives on the soul and the afterlife\, and the ways faith and ritual can bring comfort\, meaning\, and healing in times of grief and loss. Through stories\, tradition\, and reflection\, participants are invited into a deeper understanding of mortality\, compassion\, and the holiness that surrounds the end of life. \n  \nPresented by Elissa Felder \nElissa Felder started and actively manages the only international community of practice for women engaged with traditional Chevra Kadisha (Burial Society). \nKnowledge she has acquired motivated her to write a personal memoir of loss and grief weaving in Jewish teachings about life\, death and afterlife. Her book\, “From One Life to the Next Life: The Sacred Passage After Death\,” was published by Mosaica Press. https://mosaicapress.com/product/from-one-life-to-the-next-life/ \nIn addition\, Elissa is the coordinator for all of Core’s Communities of Practice (www.CoreTorah.org).These communities offer training\, resources and support for those who want to strengthen their communities on an intentional and ongoing basis. She can be contacted at Elissafelder613@gmail.com \n  \n\nClick here to register for the Zoom link for online participation and/or to receive the recording following the program. \nThis  SPIRIT program is dedicated to the memories of Moshe Ben Dov Ber (a”h) and Shayna Mirel bas Aharon (a”h) (Melvin and Mirele Steinig) \n  \nCORPORATE SPONSORS:   \nMEMORY MATTERS — https://renayudkowsky.com/signature-course/ \nCAPITIL REAL ESTATE — https://capitil.com/ \nMEDICARE INSURANCE SPECIALIST — https://www.65andready.com/ \nFORSPANKLEAR\, LLP — https://www.forspanklear.com/ \nWINSTON WEALTH ADVISORS — https://winstonwealthadvisors.com/ou/ \nSCHWARTZ BROTHERS JEFFER/SINAI CHAPEL/PARKSIDE MEMORIAL CHAPELS — https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/forest-hills-ny/schwartz-brothers-jeffer-memorial-chapels/4131 \nFIRST ISRAEL MORTGAGES:  https://www.firstisrael.com/ \nJRESPONDER — https://www.sosresponder.com/ \nKORINSKY & KLEIN\, LLP —  https://www.kklawfirm.com/ \nLET’S GET ORGANIZED — https://lgorganized.com/ \n____________________________________________________________________ \nWe have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience!    \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Aaron\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Machane Chodosh\, Forest Hills (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Ohr Torah\, West Orange (NJ) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hempstead (NY) \n\nOU Privacy Policy  \nFor more information about becoming a SPIRIT Partner\, contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org
URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-between-this-world-and-the-next-chevra-kadisha-grief-and-the-journey-of-the-soul/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000
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SUMMARY:SPIRIT: One Life\, Two Legal Systems: Estate Planning for Americans with Ties to Israel
DESCRIPTION:One Life\, Two Legal Systems: Estate Planning for Americans with Ties to Israel \nWhether 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 Israeli probate\, and health care directives and powers of attorney are not easily accepted across borders. \nJoin Israeli attorney Miriam Shatsky for a practical conversation about what Americans with connections to Israel actually need in place. We’ll cover wills and estate planning under Israeli law\, enduring powers of attorney\, advance medical directives\, and the most common and costly mistakes dual-country families make. Miriam is based in Ra’anana and works exclusively with English-speaking olim and their families. \nBring your questions. There will be time for live Q&A. \n  \nPresented by Miriam Shatsky \n  \n\nClick here to register for the Zoom link for online participation and/or to receive the recording following the program. \nThis  SPIRIT program is dedicated to the memories of Moshe Ben Dov Ber (a”h) and Shayna Mirel bas Aharon (a”h) (Melvin and Mirele Steinig) \n  \nCORPORATE SPONSORS:   \nMEMORY MATTERS — https://renayudkowsky.com/signature-course/ \nCAPITIL REAL ESTATE — https://capitil.com/ \nMEDICARE INSURANCE SPECIALIST — https://www.65andready.com/ \nFORSPANKLEAR\, LLP — https://www.forspanklear.com/ \nWINSTON WEALTH ADVISORS — https://winstonwealthadvisors.com/ou/ \nSCHWARTZ BROTHERS JEFFER/SINAI CHAPEL/PARKSIDE MEMORIAL CHAPELS — https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/forest-hills-ny/schwartz-brothers-jeffer-memorial-chapels/4131 \nFIRST ISRAEL MORTGAGES:  https://www.firstisrael.com/ \nJRESPONDER — https://www.sosresponder.com/ \nKORINSKY & KLEIN\, LLP —  https://www.kklawfirm.com/ \nLET’S GET ORGANIZED — https://lgorganized.com/ \n____________________________________________________________________ \nWe have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience!    \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Aaron\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Machane Chodosh\, Forest Hills (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Ohr Torah\, West Orange (NJ) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hempstead (NY) \n\nOU Privacy Policy  \nFor more information about becoming a SPIRIT Partner\, contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org
URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-one-life-two-legal-systems-estate-planning-for-americans-with-ties-to-israel/
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