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Screening of Documentary “Afterward” in NYC

I heard about a documentary that might be of interest.  I have seen only the trailer, but I will attend the screening of the documentary, “Afterward” by Ofra Bloch, on Friday January 10, 2020. More information about the film can be found by clicking the image below. Ofra Bloch is Jeruslem-born, and she lives and works as a social worker… READ MORE>>

Presentation at NYU School of Medicine

Presentation Date: 12/05/19
Location: Saul Farber Auditorium, NYU School of Medicine

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On Thursday 12/5/19 I will be giving a presentation to physicians and residents of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care Department of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine. The… READ MORE>>

Attending the Conference of the International Association of Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP)

This week I will be going to participate in the 42nd Annual IAPSP International Conference, which will be held in Vancouver, Canada, from Thursday, October 17 to Sunday, October 20, 2019. The general focus of the conference this year will be on “Engaging Difference and Sameness: Pathways to Empathic Dialogue”, perhaps the most appropriate topic to focus on these days… READ MORE>>

Today: A Very Moving All-Day 2GNYC Event for Children and Descendants of Survivors

Thank you to all who joined us for a truly moving day today at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, to the Museum Director, Jack Kliger who honored us with his presence, and to Jerome Kowalski who so graciously presented the speakers and made sure everything moved along smoothly. It was immensely moving to have the five elderly survivors light candles… READ MORE>>

Montreal Children of Survivors

Last week, I had a wonderful experience in Montreal, meeting many new colleagues who work at the Cummings Centre, a gorgeous, vibrant center of Jewish life, with a fantastic art program, wellness program, offering multiple social services to the Jewish community.  I was invited by Beth Finberg and Kim Morand-Zafrani to give a day workshop to the staff and the… READ MORE>>

REMINDER – THIS Wed. (May 1): I will be speaking on Yom Ha-Shoah at Congregation Brothers-Israel in Long Branch, NJ

I am honored to have been invited by Rabbi Nasanayl Braun to speak at the Brothers-Israel synagogue on Yom Ha-Shoah this year. The date is Wednesday evening May 1st. The program will start around 8:00 pm and will be about one hour long.  The synagogue is located at 250 Park Avenue in Long Branch, NJ 07740. More information may be… READ MORE>>

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