A ONE-DAY CONFERENCE ON CARING FOR JEWISH PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Judaism’s rich traditions provide a vision for compassionate care throughout the continuum of illness. Yet many of us know little about the rituals and customs that support Jewish people as they face illness, death and grieving. With more exposure to these practices, professional, lay and family caregivers will be better equipped to support Jewish patients and families at this critical time of life.

The Institute on Care at the End of Life’s Conference — Magnified and Sanctified: Jewish Ritual, Reality and Response at the End of Life — offers an in-depth exploration of Judaism’s approach to life’s end. The conference is structured to provide insights and information, encourage dialogue, and touch the senses. Participants will leave better prepared to provide end-of life care in a way that honors and respects Jewish traditions.

CONFERENCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of the conference, participants will be able to:

Discuss Judaism’s rituals and traditions around illness, death, mourning and remembering.
Demonstrate skills appropriate for being with sick and dying Jewish patients and their families.
Describe aspects of Jewish culture that comfort and support patients and families at life’s end.
Locate local and national resources to turn to for information and assistance when providing care to Jewish patients.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

People seeking knowledge about the intersection of Jewish traditions and end-of-life care:

Health, spiritual care and social service professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, hospice workers and chaplains
Family caregivers
Scholars and students
Laity of all faiths