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New spiritual challenges face us as we age. Questions emerge about living wills, “Do Not Resuscitate” orders, medical powers-of-attorney, and hospice services. Learn about the unique type of care for those who are very frail or have received a terminal diagnosis that focuses on comfort and improved quality of life as patients and loved ones prepare medically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life.
Did you know that Jewish women in America were rebels…with a cause? Since the early 1960s, Jewish women have transformed our lives in almost every area of civil society and within American Judaism. This interactive workshop introduces the idea of the ‘heroine’s journey’ (building on the work of Joseph Campbell) to explore gender and social change in recent Jewish history, contemporary culture, and our own life experiences. All genders are warmly welcome to participate!
One of the most contemporary controversial issues within the Jewish world, the deconstruction of the myth facing Crypto Jews in the XXI century: from a World Historic and Halakhic (Jewish Law) perspectives. Scholar Carlos Zarur; Beatriz Pestana-Osuna and Van-Troi Perozo, both Sephardic Jews from Converso background, will present the multiple issues faced, one being the issue of conversion or not conversion for Bene Anusim, from a Sephardic perspective versus Ashkenazi position.
Explore the phenomenon of organ transplants through the personal stories of a donor family, a recipient, and a local rabbi. This session will address how Judaism understands organ donation, clear up misunderstood objection, and clarify the rubrics of permissibility.
Could the seemingly simple concept of loving your neighbor be the key to peace and serenity today? This session will be built upon the presenter's paper, "Love Your Neighbor: An In-depth Look at the Way Religions Discuss the Concept and an Action Plan for Delivery that Meets the World's Needs Today."
Love, Hate, and the Great Debate is a civil dialogue session for those wanting to share our personal experiences about Israel and social justice. It will be a space where authentic discourse and diverse opinions are welcome – about love and hate, and everything in between. You get to own and author the content of the discussion. We will just provide exercises to help you talk, listen, ask questions, and create meaningful interactions around Israel and social justice.
