This presentation will cover: A retrospective look at Refusenik Life in the former Soviet Union. An encounter with the KGB following the Soviet downing of a Korean passenger airplane that strayed into Soviet airspace. Soviet Jewry---destination America? A personal dilemma. An absorption center for Soviet Jews in Erfurt Germany. The publishing of the Diary of […]
Join us for a discussion of INSIGHTS ABOUT ALCOHOL USE THROUGH THE GENERATIONS. Presented by: Ruchama Bistritzky-Clapman, Founder/Executive Director, MASK (Mothers & Fathers Aligned Saving Kids) and Rabbi Dr. Benzion Twerski, MASK Group Facilitator, Psychologist in Private Practice CLICK HERE to register for the program. ______________________________________________________________ We have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and […]
You will learn: How the medium or learning has come full circle: from Oral Torah to learning via Podcast How the Digital Age is radically expanding the audience for Torah Study Challenges of online study Finding balance between traditional and innovative modalities of study Finding an online learning community Daf Yomi and other yomi programs […]
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home in Israel with Capitil Real Estate and Partners, Part II You'll get: Expert advice on the role of the real estate agent, real estate lawyer and mortgage broker Hear from buyers on their experience through the process Hear from people living in Jerusalem, Modiin and Netanya about […]
Learn about how: Tzedakah starts in the home: Modeling tzedakah is the only way to instill the value in your children Tzedakah should be a personal experience: The importance of letting your children make their own charitable decisions Hilchot tzedakah: Tzedakah is not about the receiver, it's about the giver. How to make your tzedakah […]
The program will feature: 10 tips for helping to understand and make yourself understood to someone with a hearing loss Resources for people with hearing loss (captioning, CART services, voice to text apps) Presented by: Yael Zelinger, Disability and Inclusion Associate, Coordinator of JADE: Jewish Advocates for Deaf Education, Education Associate, and Martha Goodman. About […]
Common Age-Related Eye Disorders – Eyes are the most important organ of human perception, and 80% of knowledge and memory in the brain are acquired through eyes. As we get older, our risk of certain eye conditions increases. Come learn about the definition, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment for age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma from […]
With Pesach approaching, we will look at ways to increase our Gratifying Communication. In the talk, we will examine: How to identify the goals of any communication. How to communicate so we are understood and heard. How to hear and listen effectively with the ultimate goal of a low stressed Pesach, filled with kindness and […]
Elder Fraud Scams: Awareness and Avoidance The law enforcement community has seen a steady increase in both the number of scams targeting seniors, as well as the loss amounts to victims. Education and awareness are vital tools in helping seniors avoid becoming victims. Our presentation is designed to give current information on common scams happening […]
Learn about: What is the power of Tefillah? How can I connect? Tools for effective and meaningful Tefillah Presented by: Mrs. Tamar Nusbaum, Curriculum Developer, Founder and Director of Ani Tefillah Tamar Nusbaum has been teaching all grade levels for the past thirty years and specializes in structuring scope, sequences and strategies to utilize classroom […]