Reaching Out: Spirituality and the LGBTQ Community
Presented by Suburban Temple-Kol Ami, The LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, Hospice of the Western Reserve, and Equality Ohio with generous support from MetroHealth
Join Us on Thursday, June 7, 2018 for a full day continuing education program* for Social Workers, Case Managers, Psychologists and other helping professionals to increase their understanding and sensitivity to the distinct needs of the LGBTQ community. (*4.5 CEU's pending).
This program is open to all members of the community...especially our congregants!
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Keynote Presentation:
Strengthening and serving LGBTQ individuals and communities: Spiritual Perspective
Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell will introduce spiritual care as part of a comprehensive program of services for the LGBTQ community. Integrating spirituality within a service delivery framework can strengthen both the client and their care communities.
Feature Presentation:
Strengthening and serving LGBTQ individuals and communities: Physical Perspective
Dr. Mark McLoney will discuss gender identity, encompassing gender expression, orientation, sexuality and other characteristics represented in the LGBTQ community. With a stronger understanding of physical characteristics, healthcare professionals can create safer spaces and provide more personalized care.
Breakout Session topics include:
Session A: Legal and Lived LGBTQ Equality in Ohio
Gwen Stembridge will identify laws at the federal, state and local levels that affect LGBTQ individuals and communities. A conversation surrounding best practice and respectful terminology will be facilitated as part of this session.
Session B: Homosexuality: A Matter of Mind, Body & Spirit and Care at End of Life
Stephen C. Blonder Adams MDiv will review potential barriers and areas of discrimination in health care delivery systems for the LGBTQ community. An inventory of resources needed by LGBTQ patients at the end of life will be identified.
Session C: LGBTQ Terminology and Sensitivity
Phyllis Harris, MNO will share experiences of several LGBTQ identified people and assist participants in creating safe, welcoming and culturally aware spaces.
Session D: Creativity and Spirituality in the LGBTQ Community
Mollie Borgione, MA, ATR-BC will describe the connection between art, spirituality and ritual in the LGBTQ community. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an art activity that will connect art and spirituality. Seating is limited to 24.
Concluding Session:
Going forth: Integrating new perspectives on serving the LGBTQ community
Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell will review educational "take-aways" from the day and assist attendees in creating a realistic commitment for implementing ideas learned throughout the day.
Keynote Speaker
Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell
Rabbi Elwell has been teaching and writing about Jewish women's history and feminist spirituality for the past 20 years. She is the founding Director of American Jewish Congress Feminist Center in Philadelphia and co-author of The Lesbian Rabbis: The First Generation
Featured Speaker
Dr. Mark McLoney
Dr. Mark McLoney is a primary care doctor at MetroHealth. He is affiliated with MetroHealth’s Pride Network, which is comprised of physicians who understand the specific needs of LGBTQ patients.
Early Bird Registration : April 18 to May 18 ($36)
Regular Registration: May 19 to June 4 ($54)
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Reaching Out: Spirituality and the LGBTQ Community Presented by Suburban Temple-Kol Ami, The LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, Equity Ohio, and the Hospice of the Western Reserve and with generous support from MetroHealth
OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY: We invite members of the clergy to attend this event on Friday, June 8th at 8:30 am. A breakfast forum where clergy of many faith traditions will learn and engage in conversations centering on the unique needs of their LGBTQ congregants, presented by MetroHealth.
If you are a clergy member and are interested in attending, please call the office at 216.991.0700.
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Reaching Out: Spirituality and the LGBTQ Community Presented by Suburban Temple-Kol Ami, The LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, Equity Ohio, and the Hospice of the Western Reserve and with generous support from MetroHealth
Join us on Friday, June 8th at 6:00 pm for an inclusive Pride Shabbat service open to the community. For this special Shabbat service, we ask that guests RSVP either by email or call the Temple office. Our guest speaker will be Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell: “In God’s Image: How LGBTQI Individuals and Families Enrich Jewish Community”.
There will be a special pre-oneg starting at 5:30 pm. We hope you will be able to attend!
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Reaching Out: Spirituality and the LGBTQ Community Presented by Suburban Temple-Kol Ami, The LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, Equity Ohio, and the Hospice of the Western Reserve and with generous support from MetroHealth
Join us on Saturday, June 9th at 7:30pm for a joyful end to our program with food, music, and sunset ritual. Reservations for this event can be made via email or by calling the Temple office.
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Torah Talk
FROM THE DESK OF RABBI VANN...
Jerusalem is a city of magnificent contrasts-- ancient streets and postmodern technology.
Where western and eastern culture combine and collide in a riot of flavors and colors.
Where ancient churches and mosques and synagogues combine into a skyline like no other.
Jerusalem is a holy city, a city of past and present, new and old, sacred and real.
And now, this week, Jerusalem is once again the focus of our attention, as it becomes home to the U.S. Embassy, the recognized capital of Israel. As with any country, the right to declare their own capital is that country’s right. To recognize and make such political changes, for Israel—perhaps more than any other country- is fraught with vast political complications and international consequences. To understand and adjust to the real challenges of the embassy’s move will, I believe, take time.
This week, however, has been emotional. I mourn the excessive violence, and, like the statement of the Union for Reform Judaism, I condemn both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas for inciting violence at the border. I urge the Israeli government to use all forms of caution at the border, reducing bloodshed.
This week’s fatalities are a call to rededicate ourselves towards ensuring that a lasting peaceful solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict is found. I find inspiration for this task in this prayer from Anat Hoffman, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center:
In this sacred moment, give us hope for Israel and her future
Renew our wonder at the miracle of the Jewish state
In the name of the pioneers who made the deserts bloom - give us the tools to create a diversity of Jewish expression in Israel.
In the name of our fallen soldiers - give us the courage to stand up to the words and ways of zealots- those in our midst and those among our neighbors.
In the name of Israeli inventors who have amazed the world with their innovations-help us to apply the same ingenuity to finding a path to peace.
In the name of those women and men - grant us the strength to conquer doubt and despair in Israel
Replacing doubt with action
Replacing despair with hope
And let us say: amen
~ Rabbi Allison Vann