Hear the story of how one family’s advocacy saved a wife, Mom and Bubby after a stroke, and how to advocate for your loved ones or yourself. Presented by: Mimi Jankovits and Maya Joyandeh Mimi Jankovits is the National Director of Grassroots for Teach Coalition, a project of the OU. After her Mom had a […]
Managing a large, diverse, growing international, multi-dimensional organization in the Covid era poses unprecedented challenges, perhaps only ever seen before… in every home with a parent and a child. Join us for an engaging Torah-source based class on anger management and the opportunity it may offer. Presented by: Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, Executive Vice […]
How do I know if a loved one is struggling with substance use or addiction, and what can I do about it? How can I offer support to that person or my extended family? What should I do (or not do) when dealing with addiction? How do I know if I am struggling with […]
Understanding Medicare – Review and 2022 Updates What is Medicare? Good news about new tier for Diabetes prescriptions/Insulin COLA ( cost of living increase) and new Premiums for Part B What are the Parts of Medicare? Typical costs for Medicare? Should I be on Medicare if I’m still working, on my employer plan, or self-employed? […]
Asarah B’Teves: Why Do We Fast? Asarah B’Teves is one of four fast days we observe annually that commemorate stages of the Temple’s destruction. We will explore what we are commemorating and what we hope to accomplish by fasting on these days. Presented by: Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU) […]
Presentation will discuss: Learning how you can help family, friends and yourself What is pregnancy and infant loss? Understanding the grief Effects of Grief Spiritual effects moving through the grief The Jewish view Family and community response Do's and Don'ts The grandparent's role How Nechama comfort helps Presented by: Reva Judas, Founder and Executive Director of NechamaComfort Reva […]
Xi Gong: Improving Mental and Physical Health -- Part III What is Xi Gong? Xi Gong is a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health. Xi Gong benefits include lowering blood pressure, improving balance, quality of sleep, pain relief, strengthening immune system, increasing bone density, and more. Xi Gong also has been proven effective […]
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home in Israel with Capitil Real Estate and Partners, Part I Presented by: Ben Levene, Capitil Real Estate and Partners This session is constructed with the goal of helping all Anglos who are interested in making the move to the Holy Land fully understand every single detail involved […]
Tu B’Shvat: Holiday of the Resurrection of the Dead Trees go through a dormant stage and seem to die, but then they are resurrected on Tu B'shvat. Presented by: Rabbi Edward Davis, Rabbi Emeritus, Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale CLICK HERE to register. ______________________________________________________________ We have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming […]
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 […]