Special Program For Rebbetzins To Be Held On May 19, 2008
“Consolation And Compassion: Comfort And Care In Time Of Sorrow” To Address Challenging Issues Facing Our Community
The National Council of Young Israel and Ezrat Chayim – Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services are proud to present a special program for Rebbetzins to help them deal with the many complicated issues that arise during times of sickness and death in their communities. “Consolation and Compassion: Comfort and Care in Times of Sorrow” will take place on Monday night, May 19, 2008, at 8:00 PM at Congregation Nachlas Yitzchak, which is located at 141-39 73rd Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills.
This special program for Rebbetzins will feature Rebecca Bram Feldbaum, the author of “If There's Anything I Can Do?” The program is complimentary and copies of “If There’s Anything I Can Do?” will be available for purchase at a discounted price.
Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Director of Programming for the National Council of Young Israel, noted that “Consolation and Compassion: Comfort and Care in Times of Sorrow” will offer guidance and suggestions to Rebbetzins who are in a position to teach others appropriate ways to handle these painful situations. The program was designed as a response to the multitude of recent incidents of profound illnesses and tragic losses that have touched so many in our communities,
Any Rebbetzins who wish to attend the May 19th program are requested to RSVP in advance of the event by contacting any one of the following:
Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, at 212-929-1525 x103, or jsteinig@youngisrael.org;
Tina Machnikoff, at 718-423-6200 x245, or tmachnikoff@jbfcs.org; or
Dr. Gila Schwerd, at 718-423-6200 x223, or gschwerd@jbfcs.org.
The program is sponsored in part by the generosity of www.till120.com
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