This forum will describe experiences of Orthodox Jewish adults in meeting competing obligations to their aging parents and growing children. Those attending will learn about clinical and cultural challenges faced by each of the three generational tiers. Presenters will identify formal and informal supports for the sandwich generation. Register Today.

The forum will consist of learning and discussion for communal professionals and leaders featuring:
 

Rabbi Gershon Schaffel, Rabbi, Young Israel of Skokie, Skokie
Tamara Kushnir Groman, JD, Manager, Irving H. and Jane W. Goldberg Legal Services at CJE SeniorLife
Hana Holland, Dean of Students, Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov, Chicago
Rachel Zimmerman, LCPC, Clinician in private practice

8:40 am Doors open
9:00 am – 11:00 am Program

2 Cultural Competency CEUs for social workers, psychologists, and counselors

The program will be recorded.

The Orthodox Network is a collaboration of social service providers in Jewish agencies who work in partnership to improve services to the Orthodox community in metropolitan Chicago.

To learn about previous Awareness and Education Forums, visit our YouTube channel.

Sponsoring Organizations to date:  JCFS Chicago, The ARK, Chai Lifeline Midwest,  CJE SeniorLife, Hinda Institute, JCC Chicago, Jewish Neighborhood Development Council of Chicago, Keshet, Libenu, Midwest Refuah Health Center, No Shame On U, SHALVA, Sharsheret, Yachad Chicago

Partnering with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.