Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024 Israeli rabbis and chaplains gathered for a photo at Revere Beach across from Jack Satter House, where they met with residents as part of an impactful week of learning, healing and cultural exchange. Pictured from left to right: Back row: Rabba Claudia Marbach, Guy Gardy, Chaplain Meirav Ben-Shoshan, art therapist/mindfulness and meditation teacher Sara Roizen, Rabbi Beth Naditch, Rabbi Mira Regev, Rabbi Iris Bondi, Dr. Renana Ravitzky Pilzer, Rabbi Lior Nevo, Chaplain Nir Golan, Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz, Rabbi Orit Raz, Rabbanit Sarah Segal-Katz and Rabbi Dr. Iris Yaniv; front row: Rabbi Elisha Wolfi n, Rabbi Chen Ben-Or Tsfoni, Chaplain Yael Yisrael, Rabbi Karen Landy and Tamari, the service dog. (Courtesy photo) RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM SENIORLIFE | FROM Page 2 logical Seminary, the Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the Mayyim Hayyim Mikveh and Education Center, and Combined Jewish Philanthropies. These partners brought additional perspectives to the seminar, further deepening the collaborative spirit and creating a diverse learning environment. Why it mattered to all involved: Refl ecting on the program, Rabbi Beth Naditch noted, “When we dreamed up this program back in February of this year, we imagined and hoped that the war would be over, the hostages would be freed, and this week would serve as a time of healing and rebuilding for Israelis serving on the spiritual front lines. We were correct about one of those. This week did serve as a powerful healing opportunity for everyone involved: for the Israeli participants, for us as organizers, for our guest teachers, for local clergy and community members who supported the program, and for our patients and residents who had the rare opportunity to connect with people from Israel, a place they care deeply about.” According to Paula Weiner, a Jack Satter House resident, “Having the Israeli chaplains and rabbis spend time with us was unbelievable. I will never be able to forget today.” How it created lasting bonds: The week’s events emphasized the bonds between Hebrew SeniorLife residents and the visiting rabbis, fostering connection and cross-cultural understanding. Each encounter, from meals shared to refl ective discussions, underscored the commonalities between Boston’s Jewish community and Israeli spiritual leaders. “Connecting with American Jews and hearing their stories was meaningful,” said Israeli Rabbi Dr. Iris Yaniv. “The week left us all with a deep feeling that while our circumstances might be diff erent, we are there for each other,” Rabbi Naditch added.
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