Saturday, February 10, 2018 • 7:30pm 26 Sh’vat, 5778 Havdallah: 7:45pm Katz JCC • 1301 Springdale Road • Cherry Hill, NJ Choose Classes & Register Online: katzjcc.org/forum $18 in advance / $25 at the door Advance registration is recommended, space is limited. Event Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Alan & Helene In Honor of Rebbetzin Dinie Blumenfeld Mangel The Forum is made possible through the Community Shark Tank initiative of the Jewish Federation of Southern NJ and presented in partnership by: SESSION I: 8-8:45pm Hamantaschen Baking Hot Bench: You Be the Judge Debi Epstein, Congregation Sons of Israel / Mikvah Ohel Leah Shira Katz Scanlon, AJC, Jewish Community Relations Council Sweeten your celebration with new and different styles and fillings Share values, discuss ethics and take a first look into the Talmud, the while reviewing some of the timeless lessons of Purim with this codes and the wisdom of the Jewish legal process. Think you have all interactive and fun baking demo. the answers? You be the Judge! Jewish Learning Meets STEM: More Humor in the Talmud Hands-On Rituals For All Types Of Learners Rabbi Boaz Marmon, Temple Sinai Eliana Seltzer, Sherri Quinterro and Helene Sterling, Kellman Same title, new jokes! Investigate whether the Talmud/Talmudic Brown Academy figures are deliberately funny in spots or whether we sometimes Join the KBA teachers where ancient rituals and texts meet computer laugh at serious business. Either way, learn some Talmudic Rabbinic animated design software and 3D printers. Through discussion and tales that will certainly make you laugh and think. hands on learning, discover new ways of personalizing Jewish mitzvot. **Participants must bring an iPad in order to participate fully in the Spiritual Techniques for Elders session. Rabbi Richard Simon, Spiritual Support Counselor, Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Torah on Tap: How Not to Raise a Schmuck: Spiritual Eldering (aka Sage-ing) makes use of spiritual and psychological techniques to help us “elder” rather than “age.” Learn Parenting Wisdom from 3000 Years of Jewish some techniques and discuss ways in which we can retain our value Experience as an honored sage and more comfortably approach our inevitable Rabbi Larry Sernovitz, Nafshenu destiny. Sometimes parenting can drive us to drink! None of us received the guidebook on how to raise children or did we? Share your own Addiction; Making a Difference Together experiences and learn some fascinating tips and advice from Jewish Rabbi Abby Michaleski, LCADC, Temple Beth El tradition that are timeless and can help navigate the waters of Pikuach nefesh (saving a life), Lifnei iver (do not put a stumbling parenthood. Kosher beer will be available for attendees. block before the blind) and Nichum aveilim (comforting mourners) are just three of many Jewish principles that call us to act regarding L’Shon HaTov: Speaking Blessing the challenging issue of addiction. This interactive workshop will Into the World explore how the Jewish community can make a difference in playing a Rabbi Tiferet Berenbaum, Temple Har Zion significant role in prevention, healing and providing comfort. In a time filled with disrespectful discourse, how do we ensure that our words and interactions remain holy? In this session, we will When G-d Lies: look into our sacred texts for guidance on how to keep our speech Truth and Falsehood in the Jewish Tradition respectful and good, lashon HaTov. Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel, Congregation M’kor Shalom NEW! Our Jewish tradition teaches us that we must constantly consider the Why G-d Chose 6 Days Frankie Tayar, Congregation Mikveh Israel (Taught in Hebrew!) complexities of truth and the Talmud teaches us that even G-d lies What is the significance of creating Forthe Session world 1 in – Frankiesix days Tayar's rather presentation than sometimes when a higher value is at stake. What can we learn from instant creation? Take a journey through history, religion and science our sacred texts about defending truth while still upholding the honor to understand the meaning behind creation. of others. אלוהים ברא את העולם בשישה ימים. קחו מסע אל העולם כדי להבין מה מסתתר מאחורי הבריאה . Israel: Behind the Headlines Zumi Brodi, Congregation Sons of Israel From the peace process to the secular-religious tensions in Israel, SESSION II: 8:50-9:35pm we are often left wondering why certain decisions are made by Israel’s leaders. We’ll explore some of the most contentious issuesFor Session 2 –The smadar’s Sephardi program Experience that Israel faces, and try to understand what is motivating the Israeli Rabbi Albert Gabbai, Congregation Mikveh Israel למה ילדים .customs אמריקאים of Sephardi מחליטים aspects להתגייס לצבא interesting הישראלי government’s policy. Discover the unique ?and דילמהholy של ,culture משפחות Sephardi ישראליות about שנמצאות will learn בארה״ב .you אם ,jokes לשלוח Through stories and את ילדים לצבא הישראלי. .My Father the Hidden Child days, origins, and the golden age of Spain Jeff Zeiger, Esther Raab Holocaust Museum and Goodwin Education Center Soul Maps: Using Kabbalah to Navigate Hear the fascinating story of how a family survived the Holocaust and Your Inner World the righteous rescuer who saved them. Rabbi Mendel Mangel, Chabad Center of Camden and Burlington Counties The Halacha of Grand-Parenting: Your Ever feel overwhelmed by an array of emotions? Soul maps will Rights And Responsibilities To Spoil Your introduce you to Tanya, a 200-year-old text with a revolutionary Session 3 approach to human psychology to navigate your inner complexity. Grandchildren Under Jewish Law Keeping Hebrew ALIVE - Dana Amsili and Dahlia Gold, Politz Day School Rabbi Joe Domosh, Ner Tamid Make your ownBibliodrama hummus and pita bread while talking about how can we conserve the Hebrew Share modern perspectives of the traditional role of the grandparelanguagent in our homes with our children. in the life of the grandchild while navigating your changing Sarah E. Rosenson, Congregation M’kor Shalom relationship with your children. The grandparent’s role will be Bibliodrama is a technique for creating midrash that involves reading discussed. as it is so very important in the development of a well a passage from the Bible and then answering questions about it in the בואו לשוחח ולנגב חומוס... rounded “Mench” of a grandchild. first person, as a character in the story. At this workshop we’ll create בשיעור ask שלנו, you תכינו would חומוס what אסלי ותאפו פיתות ,approaching ביתיות Purim תוך With ניהול שיחה .together בנושא כיצד midrashאנו משמרים את השפה העברית עם ילדנו בביתינו? ?Queen Esther Two Dads and a Microphone Rabbi Yitzchok Kahan, Chabad Medford SESSION III - 9:40 - 10:30pm Rabbi Benjamin David, Adath Emanu-El Two area rabbis and friends will talk together about what it means What Does It Mean To Do Jewish to live a Jewish life in South Jersey. Their discussion will seek out In Your Home In 5778? common ground on topics ranging from parenthood to finding Ronit Boyd and Charlene Greene, Jewish Federation of Southern balance between work and life, their shared love of Israel and more. New Jersey, Center for Impact and Innovation Be a part of a conversation meant to entertain and inspire, open Rabbi Andy Green, Congregation Beth El eyes and warm the soul. Join a diverse panel of community members discuss being Jewish differently. From pizza on Shabbat to shul every week, how we O.M.HaShem: Thank You G-d embrace, embody and balance Judaism with life’s demands. The Rabbi Bryan Wexler, Temple Beth Sholom panel includes Jews of all affiliations with a variety of home lives How often do we experience a deep sense of gratitude? Do we including interfaith families and children with special needs. attribute emotions to G-d? Through text study and discussion, explore relationships with G-d and reflect on your personal Love Actually: Stories from Jewish Tradition moments of amazement. Rabbi Micah Peltz, Temple Beth Sholom Rachel Zivic, Kellman Brown Academy A First-hand Account of the Last Year What are the great love stories from the Bible and the Talmud? of the Vietnam War Do Jews believe in love at first sight? What does it mean to love Major Gordon Bocher, USAF, Retired, Command Post 126, someone else? Together we will study stories to see if love really Jewish War Veterans conquers all. Listen to the personal account of the historical events of Vietnam as the only Jewish person in the elite special operations squadron. Israeli Dance Darcy Granbenstein, Temple Har Zion Judaism and Meditation-Connection Dance the night away with Darcy! You’ll enjoy learning the history, Steven Cohen, Congregation M’kor Shalom culture and passion behind the songs you love to dance to! Meditation is an integral part of Jewish mysticism and prayer. Jewish rituals and meditation facilitate our ability to connect Positive Psychology through Judaism with others’ divinity and ourselves. Connect as we try a variety of Scott Kushner, Congregation M’kor Shalom meditation practices together. Tal Ben-Shahar explains that many of the ideas ‘discovered’ by modern psychologists had been present for thousands of years in Am HaSefer traditional Jewish sources. We’ll discuss some of the concepts from Larry Abrams, BookSmiles, Congregation Beth El Shahar’s course and other Jewish thinkers over the centuries. Scott Hear the inspiring story of BookSmiles, a non-profit that enables will share his personal 10 year journey from depression to happiness underserved children to build their own libraries and learn how to achieved by applying these principles and rituals. become part of this growing movement. Book donations accepted. What is Reconstructionist Judaism? A Hands on Reggio Emilia Experience Rabbi Nathan Weiner, Beth Tikvah Leslie Gordesky, Politz Day School Reconstructionist Judaism is a small, yet vibrant denomination of Discover the Reggio Emilia innovative and inspiring approach to Judaism.