The A. Pearly & Edith C. Feen Lecture Series presents Rabbi Jill Jacobs as the 2025 speaker. CEO of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights Among Forward’s Top 50 influential American Jews Author of “Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community” Register The A. Pearly and Edith... Read More

The dying process is daunting and brings forth a plethora of emotions that are felt by all. While there are signs that indicate when someone has reached the end stages of the dying process, the most moving indicator is called “abstract speech.” Often overlooked, abstract speech offers an opportunity for a final connection with the departing person. Join Sarah Villanueva, who is both Director of Beth Jacob Synagogue and an End of Life Doula, as she explores this phenomenon. About…