Hello Friends of Aging Together,

Happy Passover! We hope you will join us for a “highly” anticipated Aging Together program online this Monday, April 10th, 7:30–9:00 p.m., Medical Cannabis: Weeding Out Fact from Fiction with Dr. Kenneth Weinberg, Chief Medical Officer at Cannabis Doctors of New York. "Jointly" sponsored by Aging Together, Aleinu, and L'dor Vador. See below for more info. If you've registered for an Aging Together program in the past, no need to re-register for this program, you're already on the list and will receive the zoom info to attend the morning of the program. If you have not registered in the past, we encourage you to register now »
On 3/15/23, Dr. Pierre Darmon shared a treasure trove of resources with us about how to care for our digital safety now and in the future. Click here for Dr. Pierre Darmon's Digital Protection Resources, including the Powerpoint presentation. If you missed this excellent session or would like to watch it again, here’s the recording, Your Digital Legacy—What You Should Do Now with Dr. Pierre Darmon. Note that Dr. Darmon also extended his discount to CBST until 4/30/23.
Coming Up
Medical Cannabis: Weeding Out Fact from Fiction
with Dr. Kenneth Weinberg, Chief Medical Officer at Cannabis Doctors of New York 
Monday, April 10, 7:30–9:00 p.m. | Online | Register »

"Jointly" sponsored by Aging Together, Aleinu, and L'dor Vador.

Kenneth R. Weinberg is a three-time Board Certified Emergency Medicine and Medical Marijuana physician who has treated hundreds of patients with diseases across a spectrum of conditions. Dr. Weinberg will present and take questions.
Save the Date!
Judaism Disrupted—Free Book Raffle!
Monday, May 15, 7:30–9:00 p.m. | Online | A conversation between Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, author of the recently released Judaism Disrupted. On The 50th anniversary of his best-seller, The Jewish Catalog, author Rabbi Michael Strassfeld follows up this masterpiece with a new look at why and how we need to take a refreshing and vibrant approach to Judaism.
FREE RAFFLE!
We will be raffling off 20 free copies of Judaism Disrupted at the May 15th conversation! Enter the drawing here! Must have asked the 4 Questions and be online to win (okay, at least online) :)
Queer? Who Me? Exploring the Names We Call Ourselves
Monday, June 12, 7:30–9:00 p.m. | Online
With CRRI Aliza Schwartz and members of Aleinu, CBST’s group for queer Jews in their 20s & 30s.
Aging Together—Solos
Aging Together Solos (and Solos of All Ages) 
Fridays, April 14, May 5, and June 2, 5:00 p.m. | In person
Let’s get a bite to eat at Courtyard Marriott’s Goldie's Tavern restaurant—
135 W. 30th Street (right across the street from CBST )—and schmooze together before services. RSVP to Anika Cooper at spiritwomyn@mac.com so that we can reserve tables.
Mishpachah Monday
Ongoing—Mishpachah Monday!
Online Shmooze, Learn, and Fun
55+, All Are Welcome! 
5:00–6:00 p.m. (online)
Mishpachah (“Family”) is CBST’s weekly online meetup spot for conversation, learning and fun. It’s a great way to talk up close with new and familiar people. Lightly facilitated by Judy Ribnick, LCSW, with Chair, Sharon Golub, along with Mishpachah participants and guests. No need to register, just join us here: 
Meeting ID: 513 521 023 | Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York)

Note these upcoming Mishpachah Monday dates:
  • 4/10—Judy Ribnick—Passovers Past: 2023, ‘22, ‘21 and ’20
  • 4/24—Guests, Jack Malick and Bill Wahler on CBST’s Torah from Czechoslovakia that was saved during the Holocaust
Zisn Pesach! Chag Sameach! L'hitra'ot!
Looking forward to seeing you!
L’Shalom,
Ora and Judy
 
Ora Ezrachi, PhD.
Chair, Aging Together
 
Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA
Director, CBST Aging Together
(917) 310-4656