Day of Learning: Jewish Rituals and Practices for End of Life (04/27/2025 at 10am to 3pm)

Sunday, April 27, 12:00pm - 5:00pm (CDT)

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We invite you to a special Day of Learning on Jewish Rituals and Practices for End of Life on Sunday, April 27, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Sinai's San Francisco location in the Western Addition. Our focus this year is on exploring Jewish perspectives on end-of-life care, tradition, and support. This is our program for the day:

10:00 - Welcome & Keynote (North Chapel)
Six Things Death Can Teach Us About Life with Shoshana Berger

11:30 - Breakout Sessions

Preparing for the End: A Sacred Jewish Approach with Liz Orlin and Rabbi Dan Goldblatt (North Chapel)
When Words Are Not Enough: An Exploration of Music for Comfort with Amy Tobin (South Chapel)
Palliative and Hospice Care: Myths and Meaning with Chaplain Linda Oberstein, MD (Shomer Room)
Crafting Your Ethical Will with Aviva Black (Board Room)

12:30 - Lunch & Info Tables (Lobby)

Ask a Death Care Expert ANYTHING with Robert Perez (Executive Director Office)
Readings for Shmira with Cathy Steirn and Julia Epstein (Shomer Room)
Elder Family Coaching with Ian Sherbin (Shomer Room)
Engage with JADE's Hineni Educational Resource with Yael Biederman Galison, PhD & HollyBlue Hawkins (South Chapel)
Get to know AriYael: Jewish Healing Center with Rabbi Dan and Zoë Goldblatt (South Chapel)

1:30 - End-of-Life Doula Panel (North Chapel)
Jewish Perspectives on End of Life Moderated by Yael Biederman Galinson, PhD with Zoë Goldblatt, Donna Edwards Neumark, PhD, RN, Rhyena Halpern & Avi Rose

2:45 Closing (North Chapel)
Creative Reflection with Amy Tobin and Jacqueline Shelton-Miller

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Add to Calendar 2025/04/27 10:00:00 2025/04/27 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Day of Learning: Jewish Rituals and Practices for End of Life (04/27/2025 at 10am to 3pm) We invite you to a special Day of Learning on Jewish Rituals and Practices for End of Life on Sunday, April 27, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Sinai's San Francisco location in the Western Addition. Our focus this year is on exploring Jewish perspectives on end-of-life care, tradition, and support. This is our program for the day:

10:00 - Welcome & Keynote (North Chapel)
Six Things Death Can Teach Us About Life with Shoshana Berger

11:30 - Breakout Sessions

Preparing for the End: A Sacred Jewish Approach with Liz Orlin and Rabbi Dan Goldblatt (North Chapel)
When Words Are Not Enough: An Exploration of Music for Comfort with Amy Tobin (South Chapel)
Palliative and Hospice Care: Myths and Meaning with Chaplain Linda Oberstein, MD (Shomer Room)
Crafting Your Ethical Will with Aviva Black (Board Room)

12:30 - Lunch & Info Tables (Lobby)

Ask a Death Care Expert ANYTHING with Robert Perez (Executive Director Office)
Readings for Shmira with Cathy Steirn and Julia Epstein (Shomer Room)
Elder Family Coaching with Ian Sherbin (Shomer Room)
Engage with JADE's Hineni Educational...

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10:00 - Welcome & Keynote (North Chapel)
Six Things Death Can Teach Us About Life with Shoshana Berger

11:30 - Breakout Sessions

Preparing for the End: A Sacred Jewish Approach with Liz Orlin and Rabbi Dan Goldblatt (North Chapel)
When Words Are Not Enough: An Exploration of Music for Comfort with Amy Tobin (South Chapel)
Palliative and Hospice Care: Myths and Meaning with Chaplain Linda Oberstein, MD (Shomer Room)
Crafting Your Ethical Will with Aviva Black (Board Room)

12:30 - Lunch & Info Tables (Lobby)

Ask a Death Care Expert ANYTHING with Robert Perez (Executive Director Office)
Readings for Shmira with Cathy Steirn and Julia Epstein (Shomer Room)
Elder Family Coaching with Ian Sherbin (Shomer Room)
Engage with JADE's Hineni Educational...

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