SPIRIT: "Who Will Live and Who Will Die": Mortality as a Source of Meaning and Teshuva Is our fate decided on Yom Kippur? What happens if we do teshuva after Yom Kippur? What does our view on "Who Will Live and Who Will Die" tell us about Judaism's perspectives on mortality? Presented by Rabbi Dr […]
SPIRIT: Battling Breast Cancer: Winning with Support Presented by Shoshana Polakoff Shoshana shares her journey of battling breast cancer, highlighting the crucial support of family, friends, and community in overcoming the challenges of a diagnosis. Shoshana Polakoff is a breast cancer thriver and a Sharsheret ambassador. She passionately shares her experiences to raise awareness about […]
SPIRIT: Navigating the Hospital According to Halachah This session will discuss the Status of a choleh (ill person) on Shabbos and Yom Tov and understanding the do's and don'ts of hospitalization on Shabbos and Yom Tov. Presented by Rabbi Moshe Walter Rabbi Moshe Walter serves as the Rav of Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah in Silver […]
SPIRIT: Buying Property in Israel — Understanding the Process Join Spirit for an exclusive event that will guide you through the process of buying property in Israel. Whether you're just beginning to explore the market or actively searching for investment opportunities, this seminar provides valuable insights into off-plan projects, pre-sale deals, taxes, financing options for […]
SPIRIT: Estate Planning in 2025: What You Need to Know Presented by Joseph Klein Succession Planning Long Term Care Planning Estate Tax Planning Power of Attorney/Health Care Proxy Related Halachic Issues Joseph Klein is a founding partner of Korsinsky & Klein, LLP. He manages the firm's elder law group, which includes handling all aspects of […]
SPIRIT: Strategies for Required Minimum Distributions Presented by David B Winston. When do RMD’s Begin Calculation of the RMD Amount Categories of Beneficiary IRAs Tax Efficient Withdrawals RMD Strategies for Beneficiaries Charitable Opportunities with RMDs David B. Winston is the Executive Wealth Advisor of Winston Wealth Advisors. For more than 29 years David and his team have helped hundreds of families […]
SPIRIT: The Challenges of Singlehood among American Orthodox Jews: How Can We Help? Learn about a newly published OU study that examines what the dating experience is like for Orthodox, single men and women today. Deepen your understanding of what single men and women are looking for in a spouse, how they find potential matches, […]
Spirit: Grandparenting Your Special Needs Grandchild: Strategies from Their Parents Presented by SPIRIT, Yachad, and BRS Empty Nesters Welcome: Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Senior Director, OU Community Projects & Partnerships Introduction by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Moderated by Moshe Stuart, Program Director, Yachad Hollywood, Florida Yachad Parents Panel: Mrs. Leah Cohen, Mrs. Debbie Hirsch, Mrs. Sandra Seiden This is a […]
Spirit: Plan What You Can: Navigating Aging and End of Life Care with Halacha Understanding halachic approaches to healthcare directives. Speaking with your family about your values and preferences. Having meaningful and spiritual conversations about mortality. Halachic perspectives on financial wills and estate planning. Presented by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody and Bassie (Beth) Taubes Rabbi Dr. Shlomo […]
Spirit: Let’s Get Organized Let's Get Organized! 7 Steps to Achieving Calm, Clarity, and Control in Your Space, Mind, and Life! Approach organizing from a new perspective Identify your big WHY for getting organized Learn how to work with your natural abilities Organize according to your core values so your systems stick Take away practical tips and ideas you can […]