SPIRIT: MISSION TO PUERTO RICO
2026-01-06 - 2026-01-11
SPIRIT MISSION TO PUERTO RICO!
January 6-11, 2026
This Mission has been designed specifically for the SPIRIT population (60+ demographic) with appropriate activities to provide assistance to the community while enjoying the culture of Puerto Rico and sharing experiences with other SPIRIT participants.
Single occupancy: $2,500 per person*
Double occupancy: $2,000 per person*
Some highlights . . . (subject to change): Old San Juan / Casa Bacardi Tour / Beach and Lagoon / Shabbat in San Juan / Light volunteering to assist local communities geared for those +60
*Price includes hotel stay, transportation during the mission, meals, and activities. Flight is not included, and participants are responsible for booking their flights
CLICK HERE to Register
Contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig for any questions

SPIRIT: Understanding Dementia: Warning Signs and Caregiving Strategies
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Understanding Dementia: Warning Signs and Caregiving Strategies

What is dementia? What is the difference between dementia and Alzhimer’s?
Common warning signs
Tips for caregivers
Taking care of yourself while caring for someone with dementia

Presented by: Adina Segal, LCSW, Jewish Community Outreach Social Worker, CaringKind, is a Senior Navigator and Community Builder at CaringKind, where she provides emotional support to individuals and families affected by dementia, with a particular focus on bringing services and awareness to the Jewish community. Adina is passionate about working with individuals and families impacted by issues related to illness and aging and has been working with this population for the past seventeen years in different capacities. Previously she was the Caregiver Program Director at Heights and Hills and has held positions at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services and Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services. Adina holds a B.A. in Psychology from CUNY Queens College and an MSW from NYU School of Social Work.
About CaringKind: CaringKind is a leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving. With over 40 years of experience, we work directly with our community partners to develop the information, tools, and training to support individuals and families affected by dementia.
We offer a Helpline (646) 744-2900 staffed with Dementia Specialists, individual and family consultations, a vast network of support groups, education programs, early-stage services, and a wanderer’s safety program.
We believe in the power of caregiving and seek a world in which everyone with dementia has the support they need, when they need it.

Click here to register for the Zoom link for online participation and/or to receive the recording following the program.
This SPIRIT program is dedicated to the memories of Moshe Ben Dov Ber (a”h) and Shayna Mirel bas Aharon (a”h) (Melvin and Mirele Steinig)

CORPORATE SPONSORS:
MEMORY MATTERS — https://renayudkowsky.com/signature-course/
CAPITIL REAL ESTATE — https://capitil.com/
MEDICARE INSURANCE SPECIALIST — https://www.65andready.com/
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FIRST ISRAEL MORTGAGES: https://www.firstisrael.com/
JRESPONDER — https://www.sosresponder.com/
KORINSKY & KLEIN, LLP — https://www.kklawfirm.com/
LET’S GET ORGANIZED — https://lgorganized.com/
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We have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health, all in one place!
CLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience!

The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Aaron, Teaneck (NJ)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck (NJ)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Machane Chodosh, Forest Hills (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Ohr Torah, West Orange (NJ)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hempstead (NY)

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