Hadassah Southern California Northern Area 

and 

The University of Judaism Department of Continuing Education

proudly present

 

Exercising Your Mind; Minding Your Body

 

Sunday, March 10, 2002

 

Hadassah Southern California, along with the University of Judaism, invite your participation in our Fourth Annual Women’s Community Conference.  This educational day will be filled with intellectual and spiritual stimulation for your mind, body and soul.  Authors, rabbis, health and political professionals will discuss the current situation in Israel and the world, the relationship of Judaism and Freud, and the increasing participation of women in Judaism.  Also included are sessions on the topics of:  parenting, midlife challenges, health issues such as diet, herbal medicine, and the latest in genetic research.

 

The Women’s Community Conference is an opportunity for all ages to think, learn and discover.  Enjoy a day filled with intellect and humor!

 

SCHEDULE

                            9:00-9:30 a.m.           Registration/Continental Breakfast

                            9:40-10:30                 Keynote Speaker

                            10:45-11:45               Session One

                            12:00-12:45 p.m.       Lunch with Speaker

                            1:00-2:00                   Session Two

                            2:15-3:00                   Keynote Speaker

 

Opening Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Fredelle Zaiman Spiegel, UCLA Department of History; Psychoanalyst

“Judaism and Psychoanalysis:  The Search for Meaning”

 

Session One (10:45-11:45)

Joel Lurie Grishaver, Creative Chairperson of Torah Aura Productions

“Four Steps to Menschlekite:  Using the Jewish Tradition to Raise Caring Kids”

Paul Berrin, Political Advisor to the Consul General of Israel, Los Angeles

“Israel Now and Forever”

Dr. Lise Spiegel, Clinical Psychologist

“Midlife Challenges NOT Midlife Crises”

Rabbi Mimi Weisel, Asst. Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, UJ

“The Women’s Revolution in Judaism”

 

Lunch Speaker: 

Judy Gruen, Author

“Families and Other Unusual Life Forms”

 

 

 

 Session Two (1:00-2:00)

Dr. David Heber, Director, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition

“What Color is Your Diet?”

Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Professor of Philosophy, UJ

“Stem Cell Research and Genetic Developments:  A Jewish Perspective”

Dr. Susan Stangl, UCLA School of Medicine

“Herbal Medicine:  Myths & Facts”

Dr. Sharon Pollack, Pediatrician, and Diane Simon Smith, MPH, MA, MFT

“The Challenge of Raising a Challenged Child”

 

Closing Keynote Speaker:  

Rabbi Lisa Hochberg-Miller, Temple Beth Torah

“This Can’t Possibly Be My Life”

 

 

Cost:  $40 Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and all sessions

We anticipate this event will sell out!  RSVP early.

Interpreters available with advance registration

 

To receive a brochure or to register call Hadassah Southern California at (818) 783-3488

OR

To register online fill out the form below

Please note: This event will be held at 

The University of Judaism

15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air