End of Life Conversations in a Jewish Context
May 8, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
WHAT DOES A GOOD DAY LOOK LIKE? END OF LIFE CONVERSATIONS IN A JEWISH CONTEXT
May 8, 2024
6:30-8:00 PM ET
on Zoom
Starting with an overview of Jewish wisdom on death and dying, combined with the work of Dr. Atul Gawande and his groundbreaking book, Being Mortal, this program is focused on how to begin or deepen discussions with loved ones about death, dying, and quality of life, including healthcare decisions consonant with Jewish values.
Facilitated by Rabbi Melanie Levav of Shomer Collective.
This program is offered free of charge for members of GENerate 3, thanks to the support of the Covenant Foundation.
For all others, we suggest that you make a tax-deductible donation of $18.00, $36.00, or any other amount that is meaningful to you.
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About Shomer Collective:
The mission of Shomer Collective is to improve end-of-life experiences for individuals and their families— inspired by Jewish wisdom, values, and practices—by curating content and resources and building a diverse network of organizational partners. Shomer Collective brings together existing and emerging initiatives within and adjacent to Jewish communities, and it applies Jewish wisdom to the question of how we want to live as we all approach the end of life. We envision a world where end-of-life matters are spoken about openly, thoughtfully, and frequently, creating opportunities for many more people to engage with Jewish wisdom, values, and practices.
About Rabbi Melanie Levav:
Rabbi Melanie Levav is passionate about helping to improve end-of-life care and conversations and brings this commitment to Shomer Collective as the Executive Director. Prior to Shomer Collective, Rabbi Levav served as the Director of PJ Library in New York, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Rabbi Levav has held positions at the Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst, the Mandel Center for Jewish Education at JCC Association, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and UJA-Federation of New York.
An alumna of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship, Rabbi Levav was ordained as a rabbi by the Jewish Theological Seminary; she is certified as a chaplain by Neshama: the National Association for Jewish Chaplains, and received her graduate degree in social work from Columbia University.
