Warsaw

July 6, 2012 Warsaw is 1000 times different than both Berlin and Krakow on the outside, and that was the first thing I noticed. It has much larger buildings, bigger lights and it is more like a classic city. But as we got more familiar with the synagogues and Jewish community I realized that it was more similar to Krakow than anymore believed it to be. In short, there was once a thriving Jewish population… then the war. Following the war there was racism with communism. And now it has a small Jewish community…similar to Krakow. However, this was put… Read More
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And we are off…

After 20 hours of travel and a quick stop over in London we have arrived to Berlin! After crossing the international date line we entertained ourselves with games of ninja and airport yoga and snacked on fish and chips while passing the time in Heathrow. Yvonne shares with us some of her first impressions: So, today was the flight….10 hours is a doozy, but the time went by fast due to all our adventures. For dinner we had our introduction to a kosher airlines meal which meant somehow nearly all our food came out frozen, but who after all doesn’t… Read More
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Shabbat shalom

Greetings from Jerusalem! We arrived just before sunrise, and the group is loving the rest and relaxation. We’ll post pictures and reflections tomorrow. Shabbat shalom!… Read More
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For Professionals: The Explosive Child—From Control to Problem Solving with Dr. Ross Greene

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving From Power and Control to Problem-Solving—Training for Clinicians and Mental Health Professionals.… Read More
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A Healthy Aging Workshop: The Benefits of Vitamin D

Join us in an educational workshop on understanding the myths and facts about Vitamin D as we age. Learn about vitamin D and calcium work together and their effects on osteoporosis and healthy bone formation. This is your opportunity to get all your pressing questions answered in an interactive Q&A discussion with board-certified internist and endocrinologist, Dr. Harris. About the speaker: Steven T. Harris MD FACP FASBMR Dr. Harris is a board-certified internist and endocrinologist with a subspecialty focus on osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease and disorders of mineral metabolism. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San… Read More
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The Who, What, and Why of Estate Planning and Fiduciary Services

Learn about the importance of estate planning and how fiduciary services can help you manage your money and healthcare needs safely, wisely, and with a plan for the future.… Read More
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