Lions Tigers and Bears!
Let’s transform the wild beasts of our imagination (anxiety, scarcity, distrust) into things that might serve self or other: Equanimity, Resilience, Compassion, Patience, and Gratitude. Each week will be dedicated to a different middah (soul-trait) with suggested practices to try out in your daily life. In this unprecedented and challenging time, let the spiritual practice of Mussar help ground and nourish you. 5 Wednesdays, February 24 - March 24, 1:30-2:30 PM (FREE thanks to a county-wide collaboration spearheaded by UJA, the WJC, WJCS, the Westchester Board of Rabbis, JCCs and Dorot to address this period of isolation, especially amongst seniors) ...
Designing Your Cover Letter
A cover letter is a formal letter you send alongside your resume. Its purpose is to elaborate on the information contained in your resume. Unlike a resume, a cover letter lets you introduce yourself to the hiring manager, provide context for your achievements and qualifications and explain your motivation for joining the company. Facilitated by: Michael Weiss, Career Specialist For details and to RSVP contact Lisa Morris at [email protected].
Lions Tigers and Bears!
Let’s transform the wild beasts of our imagination (anxiety, scarcity, distrust) into things that might serve self or other: Equanimity, Resilience, Compassion, Patience, and Gratitude. Each week will be dedicated to a different middah (soul-trait) with suggested practices to try out in your daily life. In this unprecedented and challenging time, let the spiritual practice of Mussar help ground and nourish you. 5 Wednesdays, February 24 - March 24, 1:30-2:30 PM (FREE thanks to a county-wide collaboration spearheaded by UJA, the WJC, WJCS, the Westchester Board of Rabbis, JCCs and Dorot to address this period of isolation, especially amongst seniors) ...
The Empty Seat at the Seder Table
A pre-Passover gathering to share your loss with others and to discuss how to utilize the Passover seder as a healing modality. Facilitated by Gillian Rittmaster, LCSW, and Rabbi Pamela Wax. Thursday, March 25, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM For info and to RSVP contact Rabbi Pamela Wax at [email protected].
Using Meetup for Your Career Advancement
Join David Siegel for a discussion on career advancement. David will talk you through his path to becoming a CEO at the age of 40, including how he networked, set attainable goals, and sought advice to further his career. You’ll also hear about how you can use Meetup to boost your career no matter your field. A Q&A will follow. For details and to RSVP contact Lisa Morris at [email protected].
Rethink and Reinvent Your Resume
ZoomThis workshop is for those who are new to the WJCS COVID Relief Hub, as well as for those who have not updated their resume for a while. Join this small group to learn more about the program and discuss the current trends in resume writing to effectively present your qualifications to potential employers. Learn about the latest techniques to help your resume stand out from the competition and be noticed. This class is a requirement before meeting individually with a career specialist.
An Introduction to NYS Small Business Development Services
ZoomAn Introduction to the NY State Small Business Development Center
https://sunyrockland.edu/community/sbdc/
The New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, confidential business counseling, training, and business research at no cost.
Disenfranchised Grief: When Will Healing Come?
There are few support systems or traditions that honor the grief we may experience for deaths other than those of parents, children or spouses. If you are mourning the death of a friend, a sibling, a grandparent, an in-law, an ex-spouse, an aunt or an uncle, please join us for this special bereavement group to explore and honor your loss. 4 Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1:30-3:00 PM Facilitated by Gillian Rittmaster, LCSW, and Rabbi Pamela Wax. For info or to RSVP contact [email protected].
Coming Out of Hibernation
ZoomWe have all been eagerly anticipating the days when we can get back to “normal”. Now with Spring’s arrival and the vaccine in easier reach, we can glimpse a sliver of light, but what will that actually look like? Please join us for a conversation about how to make our way back out into the world as comfortably and safely as possible.
Being Single During the Pandemic
ZoomDuring this year many people have found themselves spending more solitary time than they ever imagined they would. Our usual ways of connecting, whether at work, or with family and friends, have been greatly limited. Please join us for a chance to connect with other singles who are looking to share their experiences of being single while navigating the challenges and opportunities of this past year.
Feeling Connected During the Pandemic
ZoomMany individuals are faced with feelings of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety and stress during these uncertain times. Please join us for a supportive discussion about connection, resilience, stress management and finding ways to remain socially close while we are physically distant.
WJCS 2021 Virtual Gala
Please mark your calendars for the WJCS 2021 Virtual Gala on April 13 at 7:00PM.