Death and Memory: The sacred conversations we need to have - Form

Sutton Place Synagogue invites you to a Sunday Symposium: Death and Memory: the sacred conversations we need to have

Please see the schedule below. For questions, call 212-593-3300 or email Abby at ajohnson@spsnyc.org

Welcome and Introduction - 9:30 AM

Rebecca Soffer, Keynote Speaker - 10:15 AM
Author of The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout groups such as:
Death and Dying throughout our sacred texts
How do I talk to kids about death? A conversation with a trained Pediatric chaplain
Young Professionals Grief Group Meet Up
What are the practical steps to take when someone dies? Learning from Plaza Memorial Chapel

12:30 PM
Lunch and Community Panel About Loss

1:30 - 2:15 PM
Breakout groups such as:
Sacred Choices at the end: A Jewish and a Medical perspective-A Conversation with a doctor and a hospice chaplain
How do I prepare for death Jewishly and Legally? A conversation with a Rabbi and a lawyer
What are the practical steps to take when someone dies? Learning from Riverside Memorial Chapel

2:30 PM - Closing

Throughout the day there will be opportunities during breaks or other times for art, meditation, music, browsing books about the topic, and writing down your memories of loved ones.

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For breakout session 1, please indicate which groups you are most interested in attending (this is not binding - you will be able to choose your session on the day of).

Death and Dying throughout our sacred textsHow do I talk to kids about death? A conversation with a trained Pediatric chaplainYoung Professionals Grief Group Meet UpWhat are the practical steps to take when someone dies? Learning from Plaza Memorial Chapel

For breakout session 2, please indicate which groups you are most interested in attending (this is not binding - you will be able to choose your session on the day of).

Sacred Choices at the end: A Jewish and a Medical perspective-A Conversation with a doctor and a hospice chaplainHow do I prepare for death Jewishly and Legally? A conversation with a Rabbi and a lawyerWhat are the practical steps to take when someone dies? Learning from Riverside Memorial Chapel

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Sutton Place Synagogue membercommunity member ($36)JTS student