In this session Leslie will describe what it was like growing up in a family with multiple faiths in the mix and how she balances this in her own life. Leslie will attempt to dispel some of the myths brought on by fear that intermarriage is destructive to the future of the Jewish people and a problem we face, rather than a reality we can choose to embrace. She will provide some helpful ideas on how to find balance in a family with diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Her sincere hope is that this session will heal some of the hurts of the past while helping pave the way to a brighter, more inclusive future for the Jewish community of Winnipeg.
Enjoy, explore and connect your own experiences with tales from the past. susn palmer will lead discussions in response to stories told by Jane Enkin.
Issues of Mental Health affect one in four Canadians, making the concern both pressing and personal for all of us. This session will provide an overview of selected mental health concerns with an emphasis on anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Together we will examine how Jewish values target mental wellness and the connection between mental health and spirituality. Through enhanced understanding and greater appreciation of the struggle that individuals are battling with, we can access the tools of empathy, acceptance, and action, propelling us forward in reducing the stigma around mental health and increasing support for those struggling with it.
The goal of this session is to raise awareness that we all have mental health issues and can do things to take care of them, but more importantly we need to tear down the stigma around mental illness. IF we get rid of stigma, we make it possible for youth to feel comfortable to get help.
Popular opinion has never been more popular! But what if you disagree with the current popular thinking or that thinking is contrary to Jewish Ethics? Through study of ancient and very current Jewish texts, this session will explore and discuss how to live in any age where popular opinion is contrary to the values and ethics you hold dear.
This session will focus on the experiences and impact of growing up as a child of Holocaust Survivors. The presenter will also share vignettes of a recent trip she took with her mother to Europe to explore her mother’s roots/history and in the hopes of achieving a greater sense of emotional closure.
This session will explore the art of being an elder in the 21st century and how traditional and modern wisdom can enrich the last third of our lives. Along with the presentation, participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and insights.
Bonnie Bricker, Director of the Family Navigation Program at Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, explains how the program works and why it is essential for Manitobans.
There are many connections between Judaism and vegetarianism. Both are concerned with human health and well-being, social justice, animal rights, and the environment. There are arguments for vegetarian practice in the laws of kashrut and the Torah. In this session, we will consider Jewish values and teachings that relate to what we eat and how our food is produced and distributed. We will discuss the implications for Jewish spirituality and the challenges and opportunities for those thinking about becoming vegetarian.
How will Abe die? In “Persistent Vegetative State”, attached to a full range of monitoring and life-support equipment, for Abe lacks a "health care directive" or "living will." Abe's son, religiously Jewish, the accountant in Abe's horse-and-cattle-trading business, and daughter, a secular Jewish social worker, feud over how to respond to imminent hospital action as they explore their disparate relationships with their father and each other. "Still Life" examines the end-of-life issues that, with our increasing longevity and progress in medical technologies, challenge our times, our deaths and our lives.
