CONFERENCE FEATURES

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

The Topic We All Avoid:
A Jewish Approach to Dealing with Death

Elliot N. Dorff, Ph.D. was ordained as a conservative Rabbi by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1970. Since then he has directed the Rabbinical and Masters programs at the University of Judaism, where he currently is Rector and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy. Dorff also has been a Visiting Professor at UCLA School of Law, was awarded the Journal of Law and Religion’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and holds three honorary doctoral degrees. His publications include 12 books and more than 150 articles on Jewish thought, law and ethics.

NOTABLE CONFERENCE OFFERINGS

• A complimentary book specially produced for the conference detailing Jewish traditions at the end of life and how to apply that knowledge to caregiving.
• Expert speakers and dynamic story tellers including rabbis, chaplains, physicians, social workers and scholars.
• Demonstrations of Jewish rituals including preparation of the body for burial.
• Sacred Jewish music and dance.
• Memorial candle lighting for patients, clients and loved ones.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

Duke Divinity School will award 1.0 continuing education units (CEUs) for attending this conference in its entirety. These credits are available for clergy, nurses, social workers, psychologists and other professionals.

This conference is presented by the Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life. Based at Duke Divinity School, this interdisciplinary institute works to improve the care of seriously ill patients and their families by creating new knowledge and rediscovering old wisdoms about the spiritual dimension of end-of-life care.