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National Bikur Cholim Conference Open to All Caregivers 

Kavod V Nichum and Neshama: The Association of Jewish Chaplains and several other groups, including Jewish Family Services of Kansas City, are sponsoring an innovative program about Bikur Holim – visiting and caring for the sick and vulnerable – Renewing Bikur Cholim in the Time of Covid-19 North American Conference.

Beginning biweekly Monday nights Jan. 4 through May 10, prominent teachers and rabbis from across the country will provide an educational forum and a venue for the exchange of ideas and concerns, assisting providers and volunteers in providing this essential service.

Topics will include expanding your spiritual toolbox, being a caring presence with technology, providing for the dying, shiva under the pandemic, new approaches to prayer, dealing with dementia, new forms of loss, and grappling with isolation and loneliness. Participants may choose to register for one session, three sessions, or the entire conference; scholarships are available.

For information, visit www.jewish-funerals.org/2021-bikur-cholim-conference.

If you are interested in becoming a spiritual care volunteer, contact JFS Volunteer Engagement at (913) 730-1410 or volunteer@jfskc.org.

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Upcoming Events

Jan
18
Mon
all-day JFS Offices Closed – MLK Day
JFS Offices Closed – MLK Day
Jan 18 all-day
 
Jan
20
Wed
11:30 am JFS Grief and Loss Support
JFS Grief and Loss Support
Jan 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meets first and third WednesdayThe ongoing support group is for individuals grieving fromthe death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunityto address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish spiritualcontext in a[...]
Jan
21
Thu
1:00 pm JFS Virtual LL&L – Brain Fitness
JFS Virtual LL&L – Brain Fitness
Jan 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn Laugh & Love January 21, 2021 Zoom 1:00-2:00 ***Register in advance for this program: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodeqorj0vE9Z32U2J9TXetAt4DLES_dCk After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Brain Fitness – Keep your[...]
Jan
25
Mon
3:00 pm JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
Jan 25 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Start the new year with a weekly habit that brings happiness! This Happiness Habits Wellness Series is a free and ongoing half-hour program in partnership between JFS, the Kansas City Public Library, and the Greater Kansas[...]
Jan
27
Wed
1:00 pm JFS “New Year Habits” Virtual Wo...
JFS “New Year Habits” Virtual Wo...
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Title: New Year, NewHabits: Exploring Self-Care Tools and TechniquesFacilitators: JFS Therapists, Lauren Glass & KathleenHallingJoin us in this interactive session to learn the benefits ofself-care and how to develop a more compassionate and supportive relationshipwith[...]
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