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SUMMARY:Bikkur Cholim: Becoming a Better You by Helping Someone Else with Rabbi Israel de la Piedra
DESCRIPTION:We know someone who is sick\, lonely or ageing. We want to visit them and help. But how often have we stopped in our tracks as the reality of the upcoming visit hits us? What are we going to do when we visit? What are we going to say? How should we behave? Is prayer part of the visit? What if the person doesn’t want a visitor or doesn’t want to talk? Will we be of help\, or will we be a bother? And so on. Bikkur Cholim – visiting the sick\, the lonely and the old – may seem hard. We know it is important\, a true mitzvah\, but we may not feel prepared for doing it. What does it take to rise up to the occasion? This 3-session course will help you learn the practicalities of bikkur cholim visits; identify ways in which spirituality and prayer can help us in our efforts to reach out to those whom we visit; and appreciate the special case of visiting our ageing elders. And importantly\, what we learn will help us not only be prepared to face the challenges of being there for others but also will help us prepare for our own future because one day we may well be that sick person or that ageing person who needs a visit. \nSession Schedule\n\n2/22 – Visiting the sick\, the lonely\, and the old\n3/1 – Spirituality\, prayer and religion in the visit\n3/8 – The special case of old age\n\nRegister→ \nAbout Rabbi Israel de la Piedra\nRabbi Israel has been working with the sick\, the old and the dying for the last fifteen years. He was the Rabbi and Spiritual Director at Miami Jewish Health (MJH)\, a large senior residential and rehabilitation facility in Miami\, during 2014-2021. He was awarded the “Clergy of the Year” award by the Ministering to the Elderly Conference in Miami in 2021 for his work at MJH. After his return to Boston in late 2021\, Rabbi Israel worked as a hospice chaplain at AccentCare Hospice and currently serves as the rabbi at Hebrew Senior Life’s Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph\, MA. Rabbi Israel received his rabbinical ordination from Hebrew College in 2013. Prior to becoming a rabbi\, he had a long career as an economist with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and in two African countries. Rabbi Israel and his wife Aliza are proud members of Temple Emanuel and keep homes in Kiriat Motzkin (near Haifa) in Israel and in Canton\, MA.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/bikkur-cholim-becoming-a-better-you-by-helping-someone-else-with-rabbi-israel-de-la-piedra/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community,Parenting,Retirement,Support
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SUMMARY:Bikkur Cholim: Becoming a Better You by Helping Someone Else with Rabbi Israel de la Piedra
DESCRIPTION:We know someone who is sick\, lonely or ageing. We want to visit them and help. But how often have we stopped in our tracks as the reality of the upcoming visit hits us? What are we going to do when we visit? What are we going to say? How should we behave? Is prayer part of the visit? What if the person doesn’t want a visitor or doesn’t want to talk? Will we be of help\, or will we be a bother? And so on. Bikkur Cholim – visiting the sick\, the lonely and the old – may seem hard. We know it is important\, a true mitzvah\, but we may not feel prepared for doing it. What does it take to rise up to the occasion? This 3-session course will help you learn the practicalities of bikkur cholim visits; identify ways in which spirituality and prayer can help us in our efforts to reach out to those whom we visit; and appreciate the special case of visiting our ageing elders. And importantly\, what we learn will help us not only be prepared to face the challenges of being there for others but also will help us prepare for our own future because one day we may well be that sick person or that ageing person who needs a visit. \nSession Schedule\n\n2/22 – Visiting the sick\, the lonely\, and the old\n3/1 – Spirituality\, prayer and religion in the visit\n3/8 – The special case of old age\n\nRegister→ \nAbout Rabbi Israel de la Piedra\nRabbi Israel has been working with the sick\, the old and the dying for the last fifteen years. He was the Rabbi and Spiritual Director at Miami Jewish Health (MJH)\, a large senior residential and rehabilitation facility in Miami\, during 2014-2021. He was awarded the “Clergy of the Year” award by the Ministering to the Elderly Conference in Miami in 2021 for his work at MJH. After his return to Boston in late 2021\, Rabbi Israel worked as a hospice chaplain at AccentCare Hospice and currently serves as the rabbi at Hebrew Senior Life’s Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph\, MA. Rabbi Israel received his rabbinical ordination from Hebrew College in 2013. Prior to becoming a rabbi\, he had a long career as an economist with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and in two African countries. Rabbi Israel and his wife Aliza are proud members of Temple Emanuel and keep homes in Kiriat Motzkin (near Haifa) in Israel and in Canton\, MA.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/bikkur-cholim-becoming-a-better-you-by-helping-someone-else-with-rabbi-israel-de-la-piedra/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community,Parenting,Retirement,Support
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SUMMARY:Bikkur Cholim: Becoming a Better You by Helping Someone Else with Rabbi Israel de la Piedra
DESCRIPTION:We know someone who is sick\, lonely or ageing. We want to visit them and help. But how often have we stopped in our tracks as the reality of the upcoming visit hits us? What are we going to do when we visit? What are we going to say? How should we behave? Is prayer part of the visit? What if the person doesn’t want a visitor or doesn’t want to talk? Will we be of help\, or will we be a bother? And so on. Bikkur Cholim – visiting the sick\, the lonely and the old – may seem hard. We know it is important\, a true mitzvah\, but we may not feel prepared for doing it. What does it take to rise up to the occasion? This 3-session course will help you learn the practicalities of bikkur cholim visits; identify ways in which spirituality and prayer can help us in our efforts to reach out to those whom we visit; and appreciate the special case of visiting our ageing elders. And importantly\, what we learn will help us not only be prepared to face the challenges of being there for others but also will help us prepare for our own future because one day we may well be that sick person or that ageing person who needs a visit. \nSession Schedule\n\n2/22 – Visiting the sick\, the lonely\, and the old\n3/1 – Spirituality\, prayer and religion in the visit\n3/8 – The special case of old age\n\nRegister→ \nAbout Rabbi Israel de la Piedra\nRabbi Israel has been working with the sick\, the old and the dying for the last fifteen years. He was the Rabbi and Spiritual Director at Miami Jewish Health (MJH)\, a large senior residential and rehabilitation facility in Miami\, during 2014-2021. He was awarded the “Clergy of the Year” award by the Ministering to the Elderly Conference in Miami in 2021 for his work at MJH. After his return to Boston in late 2021\, Rabbi Israel worked as a hospice chaplain at AccentCare Hospice and currently serves as the rabbi at Hebrew Senior Life’s Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph\, MA. Rabbi Israel received his rabbinical ordination from Hebrew College in 2013. Prior to becoming a rabbi\, he had a long career as an economist with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and in two African countries. Rabbi Israel and his wife Aliza are proud members of Temple Emanuel and keep homes in Kiriat Motzkin (near Haifa) in Israel and in Canton\, MA.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/bikkur-cholim-becoming-a-better-you-by-helping-someone-else-with-rabbi-israel-de-la-piedra/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community,Parenting,Retirement,Support
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Retirement: Decoding the New Medicare Landscape
DESCRIPTION:What you need to know now with Don Freedman\, Esq.\nOpen enrollment for Medicare begins Oct 15. And whether you’re turning 65 or have had Medicare for years\, here’s your chance to learn what’s new for 2026\, the decisions you’ll need to make\, and how to navigate this shifting senior health insurance landscape. Don Freedman will share his expertise and answer your questions on subjects ranging from why this period is so critical\, program options\, avoiding late penalties\, and the hype around Medicare Advantage plans. \nAll are welcome! \nReserve your spot for this free program by contacting Lisa Litant \nAbout Reimagining Retirement\nThis TE members-only group considers the retirement mindset … common issues\, and ways to turn this time into opportunities and second chances to build your best future. Monthly speakers help us navigate the practical\, mental\, and spiritual sides of retirement—along with how to achieve what you want in this new part of your life.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/reimagining-retirement/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Retirement
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SUMMARY:Navigating Healthcare in Boston
DESCRIPTION:Despite the extraordinarily robust healthcare ecosystem in Boston navigating the system as a patient requires understanding the complexities of the local healthcare companies\, insurance coverage limitations\, identifying and retaining primary care and the best ways of communicating with clinical providers. Dr. Howard Heller will share his perspective of the most critical issues gained from 33 years of experience caring for patients in Boston/Cambridge as a primary care doctor\, as a specialist and also as a patient.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/navigating-healthcare-in-boston/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Retirement
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