Being Mortal:
A Call for Conversation about
What Matters at the End of Life
Please join us for a screening of the FRONTLINE documentary Being Mortal followed by a special panel discussion:
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Ner Tamid Congregation
6214 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
9:15 AM – NOON
In Being Mortal, renowned surgeon and writer Atul Gawande shares his personal journey as well as stories of his patients and their families as he challenges us all to reexamine the way we think about death and dying.
The film and subsequent panel discussion endeavor to promote conversation about end of life desires, goals of care, and appropriate directives to empower patients to live their lives fully even when time is limited.
Panel Members:
Rabbi Yisrael Motzen, Ner Tamid Congregation
Bruce Blumenthal MD, Geriatric Physician
Sherri Zaslow, Gilchrist Jewish Advisory Board Member and wife of Darrell, zt”l
Deborah Hamburger, Esq, Volunteer Coordinator, JCS
Moderator:
Chaya Lasson, RN., Jewish Hospice Program Manager, Gilchrist
Schedule:
9:15-9:30 AM, Registration and Refreshments
9:30-10:30 AM, Brief Introduction and Screening of Being Mortal
10:30-11:30 AM, Panel Discussion, Q&A, opportunity to discuss and fill out Advance Directives, POA and MOLST forms
11:30-NOON, wrap up for anyone who desires to stay and discuss further
For all ages:
Ner Tamid’s Compete and Eat!
Chanukah Brunch
Sunday December 9, 2018 at 10 AM
Delicious buffet, trivia, dreidel tournament, israeli olive oils for sale…
RSVP by Tuesday December 4
Join us for a Magical Shabbat with a Harry Potter themed special lunch and other activities. NO MUGGLES ALLOWED! [Ages 5-15]
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Join us as we learn about the Jews of Yemen over the past 2000 years, their culture, traditions, customs, arts, food… A movie will be followed by a talk of a Yemenite descendant.
Enjoy Yemenite Malawach and other Yemenite treats
Saturday night December 1, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Thursday November 22. Shacharis at 8:30 AM, Breakfast and Lecture at 9:30 AM
Mr. Jonah Ottensoser will be the guest speaker at our Thanksgiving Day breakfast. He is the consulting engineer for the Star K on modern appliances and Shabbat/Yom Tov applications.
He will present a power point presentation outlining his work for the Star K and appliance manufacturers in developing appliances with Shabbat modes and features especially designed for the observant household.
Additionally, he will be answering questions on modern technologies and halacha. Topics covered will include Shabbat/Yom Tov observance and issues relating to using new theological innovations in kitchen equipment, motion detectors and LED monitoring lights on a variety of household appliances, voice activated appliances (e.g. Alexa, Echo), etc
This event is partially sponsored by the Ner Tamid Brotherhood. Individual sponsorships are greatly appreciated.
Ner Tamid Sisterhood Presents:
First Event of the Year!
Sunday, November 11, 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM in the Social Hall
Lil’ Hood Arts n Crafts Future Events:
02/03 and 05/05
For girls and boys 5-12 years old
$4 pp supply fee or prepay for 3 events $10
RSVP by November 8 to Barbie Kadin [email protected] or Silvia Schmelzer [email protected]
Join Ner Tamid and YACHAD for a fun-filled Shabbaton for Children 1st Grade and up!
November 10, 2018
The fun starts at 10:15 AM in groups and goes until Motzei Shabbat!
Following Shabbat NT Youth will join YACHAD and OCA for Saturday Night Learning. Parents and sibling scome back to NT to join us for SNL at 6:45 PM. Pick up at 8PM.
$25 per child. $40 Family Max.
RSVP by November 5.
Please join us for a Friday Night Dinner right after services.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Davening starts at 5:50 PM
Followed by an Oneg with Chazzan Yaakov Motzen at 8:30 PM
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
Ner Tamid invites you to another Diversity Shabbaton:
Shabbos October 20th, 2018
There will be a Shul wide lunch and joint discussions on the topic of:
Baalei Teshuva: The Integration Debate
