Researching your Jewish Roots with JewishGen JewishGen.org offers both archival and networking components that are relied upon by thousands of people each day. Presented by: Avraham Groll, who discusses common challenges that people encounter when researching their family history, and how JewishGen can help. Avraham Groll is passionate about connecting people with their Jewish roots, […]
Loneliness in the World of Hyper-Connectivity The challenge/impact of loneliness in our time Working with the issues communally and personally It all begins and loneliness ends within you Presented by: Tammy Gilden, Certified Holistic Health Coach To learn more about Tammy, visit her website by clicking here. Click here to register for the program. _________________________________________________________________ We […]
Beyond 60 - Dating as a Mature Adult Learn about: Advantages of Dating Later on In Life Challenges of Blending Families - Financial and Emotional Understanding Healthy Relationships Red Flags in Relationships Setting Yourself Up for Success Presented by: Yeshaya Kraus, LCSW, Associate Director of Education, Shalom Task Force. Mr. Kraus is a clinical social worker with […]
The OU's Insider Perspective on Capitol Hill What is OU Advocacy? What are OUA's legislative successes? How can you be an effective advocate? Presented by: Lindsay Barsky, Director of Congressional Affairs and Yehuda Friedman, Director of Community Engagement, OU Advocacy, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, follow Yehuda on Twitter @yehudajfriedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. _________________________________________________________________ […]
MEMORY MATTERS: HOW TO RECALL INFO FROM THE PAST AND MORE FUN BRAIN EXERCISES What to do when something is on the tip of your tongue? How to recall well-known info from the past? One great exercise for word recall! A fun brain exercise using your fingers! Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW, Memory Coach and Geriatric Social Worker […]
Participants will learn: How stress affects your health, and what foods to eat to build your immune system. Simple food swaps to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. How to eat healthy while working from home. Presented by: Bonnie R. Giller, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Register below for the pre- […]
Join us to learn all about: Statistics about hearing loss After-effect of hearing loss Why it is important to address this problem in the aging population? Which factors “meaning illnesses”will increase the disability of hearing loss? Physical and psychological problems within a person Audiological intervention Treatment methods Presented by: Dr. Jihan Abdelrasoul, Au.D Dr. Jihan Abdelrasoul […]
This presentation will feature an overview of how kosher birds are identified as well as a live presentation of birds that were historically considered to be kosher and what was done to preserve their tradition of permissibility. The presentation will include rare and exotic pigeons, geese, and chicken as well as various species of quail […]
The Torah teaches that every Jew is created B'Tzelem Elokim, in Hashem's image and must be an accepted part of the synagogue, school, and greater community. But are we as Klal Yisrael successful in accomplishing this goal? Do our children and adults with special needs truly feel accepted by their fellow Jews? When they walk […]
With new currents in progressive thought, rising anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment and activity, and a very permissive and liberal culture and social framework that is in conflict with Shmirat Mitzvot and Torah values the secular college campus provides a very challenging environment for Orthodox students. Rabbi Ilan Haber, who for the past 18 years has […]