Rediscover & Relocate -- Aliyah with Nefesh B'Nefesh Hear from those who have made a successful transition! Rock and Hillel Davis made Aliyah in 2011 from Oceanside, Long Island to Jerusalem (Mercaz Ha’ir). Prior to Aliyah Hillel worked in Human Resources, the last 8 years serving as VP for University Life at Yeshiva University. Rock […]
Presented by: Lauren Elreda MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology Weill Cornell Medicine | NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Dr. Elrada graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Completed her residency and internship at New York Presbyterian Queens and completed fellowship in Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Elreda was named Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Medical Oncology. She […]
The presentation will focus on home modifications that can be done to improve life safety, prevent falls and provide convenience so that seniors can live independently with support for their particular needs. Attention will be given to changes to bathrooms, entrances, and kitchens. PRESENTER: Faigie Horowitz, MS is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist and serves as the Director […]
REDISCOVER & RELOCATE: Learn about Ft. Lee (NJ) & Baltimore (MD) Join us for a discussion about on relocation moderated by Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Director of Community Programs and Coordinator of SPIRIT with our guests, Dr. Yitzchak & Ellen Berger Mrs. Sara Brejt Mrs. Sara Brejt and her husband, Dr. Moshe Brejt, moved to Baltimore […]
HEART HEALTH This session will provide: Overview of cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. Review of various cardiac testing modalities for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Discuss strategies to reduce and prevent the development of heart disease. Presented by Sijun Kim, DO Dr. Sijun Kim is a Board certified cardiologist […]
Kristallnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part I In commemoration of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass, 82 years ago, the SPIRIT program is honored to hear from several children of survivors who will tell their parents’ stories. As Elie Weisel, a survivor of Auschwitz and Nobel Prize winner said: “To hear a witness is to become a […]
Kristalnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part II In commemoration of Kristalnacht, the night of broken glass, 82 years ago, the SPIRIT program is honored to hear from several children of survivors who will tell their parents’ stories. As Elie Weisel, a survivor of Auschwitz and Nobel Prize winner said: “To hear a witness is to become a […]
Lung Cancer in Our Community and in the Age of Covid-19 Join us to discuss important ways for you and your loved ones to maintain healthy lungs Lung cancer is treatable, and every lung cancer can be very different with a large and growing array of treatment options Some individuals are eligible for lung cancer […]
Creating Functional and Healthy relationships Learn the essence and importance of healthy relationships Understand what it takes to have a healthy relationship Learn how to create and nurture healthy relationships Learn to recognize an unhealthy relationship What we can do when we are concerned about a relationship Presented by: Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R, Director of Community Relations , […]
Self-care for the Caregiver How do we keep ourselves motivated and stimulated while caring for our loved ones Get Rid of the Guilt Self-care when there is no time Calling in the Troops Presented by Marla Kurtz, (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ray of Sunshine Marla has taken her education, expertise, guidance, love […]