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SUMMARY:Rabbi Joshua Rubin Presents True Acts of Kindness: Organ Donation and Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to medical science\, people who pass from this world into whatever comes next are able to engage in a final selfless act of kindness through the mitzvah of organ donation. But is organ donation allowed under Jewish law? This talk will introduce the organ donation process while examining key Jewish texts and common misconceptions. \nAbout the Instructor: Rabbi Joshua Rabin is a community and government affairs liaison at LiveOnNY\, specifically focusing on the Jewish community. Josh also serves as the rabbi of the Astoria Center of Israel in Astoria\, Queens. He received his rabbinic ordination and certificate in pastoral counseling from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2011 and is a recipient of the Wexner Field Fellowship and the Ruskay Fellowship for Jewish Professional Leadership.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/rabbi-joshua-rubin-presents-true-acts-of-kindness-organ-donation-and-judaism/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Renard Lecture
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SUMMARY:Albert Rivera Presents: A Brief History of Jazz Through the Eyes of its Performers
DESCRIPTION:In this hybrid talk and saxophone performance\, teaching artist Albert Rivera will take us through a brief history of jazz from the 1930s through the present day. He’ll discuss how different styles of jazz were created in response to the socio-economic and political themes of certain decades and how jazz music shaped the sounds of music we hear today. \nAbout the instructor: Described by WNPR’s Owen McNally as “A modern Jazz messenger\,” saxophonist Albert Rivera has been a consistent force on a national and international level since finalizing his studies at The New School University Jazz and Contemporary Music Program. Born and raised in the Bronx\, Albert is a recipient of a Chamber Music America Residency award\, an ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award\, and most recently a City Arts Corp Grant. He is the current Director of Operations at the Litchfield Jazz Camp and serves on the Jazz Faculty at SUNY Purchase.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/albert-rivera-presents-a-brief-history-of-jazz-through-the-eyes-of-its-performers/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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SUMMARY:Evan Weiner presents Germany's Troubling Olympics History\, 1936 and 1972
DESCRIPTION:Germany is currently bidding to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in Berlin.Proponents of this idea think it could be a teachable moment about how propaganda was used to promote the Olympic Games and the Nazi regime when they hosted in 1936 and 1972. But for many\, the idea of the Olympics in Germany brings up terrible memories. \nIn this talk\, journalist Evan Weiner will go into detail about the past games hosted by Germany\, including Germany’s exclusion of Jewish athletes\, American boycotting of the Games\, and the devastating terrorist attack in Munich.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/evan-weiner-presents-germanys-troubling-olympics-history-1936-and-1972/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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SUMMARY:Laughter Yoga with Vinodray Shah\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Experience Laughter Yoga\, a unique exercise routine that combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Laughter reaps many scientific benefits including reduction of stress\, anxiety\, and depression; lower blood pressure; a strengthened immune system; and much more. Laughter is initially stimulated as a physical exercise and soon leads to real and contagious laughter. Bring your playful spirit! \nAbout the presenter: Vinodray R. Shah\, MD was a plastic surgeon for 35 years in Massachusetts before retiring to the Rivertowns. He is a certified Laughing Yoga instructor who runs programs at Phelps Hospital\, Gilda’s Club\, the senior centers in Elmsford\, Ardsley\, and Ossining. He is a passionate believer that laughter is the best medicine.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/laughter-yoga-with-vinodray-shah-md-3/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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