Lori will share her insights into the role Jewish day schools play in the diaspora landscape and in particular here in North America. She will share anecdotes and data that shed light on the deep history of Jewish day school here in Winnipeg as well as why Jewish day schools matter to students, families and communities today.

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What is the burial society & why do we need one? This session will cover a little bit of Jewish history & an overview of the basics of a Jewish funeral in Winnipeg.

Jewish and Resilient in Stressful Times
Even in the darkest times, there is always a light that refuses to be extinguished. This session will explore the stressors that Jews around the world have been experiencing in the wake of Oct. 7, 2023, the war in Israel, and the rise in antisemitism. Despite the challenges we have faced, we, as Jews, remain committed to fostering a world built on compassion, understanding, and connection. This session will explore some information and knowledge about our trauma and stress responses along with experiential mindful mental health practises for stress reduction and enhancing our emotional wellness. Through this session we will explore skills to learn better practises on how to find comfort in the connections we form and the shared experiences that unite us.

Antisemitism in Winnipeg: A View From the Frontlines
What does antisemitism in Winnipeg look like? What are best practices to fight against it? In this session, we will talk about antisemitic incidents specifically in Winnipeg that have occurred since October 7, 2023, plus discuss ways to fight back effectively.

The Jewish History Your Mother Didn’t Teach You
In this session, you’ll be taken on a whirlwind tour of Jewish history from the ancient kingdom of Israel to the arrival of Jews in America. But this is history you didn’t learn at school - we’ll talk about how Greek gymnasiums influenced modern ritual circumcision, discuss the parallels between the Maccabees and Game of Thrones, meet the wealthy Jewish woman who rescued thousands of Jews from being burned at the stake, and more.

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Identifying with Nature: How Jewish Culture Inspires my Environmental Advocacy
Jewish culture is full of respect for the natural world around us. Having formed as a people in close connection with the Land of Israel, many aspects of Jewish tradition are closely tied to respect for the land and water, sometimes in ways that are not so obvious. I have been deeply involved with the environmental movement for over a decade and believe that my Jewish culture shapes my love of nature and desire to protect it. Let me convince you that caring for the environment is an inherently Jewish value.

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