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Does the Soul Survive? A Jewish Journey to Belief in the Afterlife

Did you know that the Code of Jewish Laws permits consulting a medium, or that the traditional prayer before falling asleep refers to past lives? Like a juror, Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz will weigh evidence for survival of the soul, looking to classic rabbinic texts as the holdings of fellow jurors. During this fascinating evening, Rabbi Spitz will describe his own encounters with near-death experience, mediums, telepathy and past life regression, as well as examining Jewish sources on these topics. Come and join the deliberation to further clarify what you believe will happen after your last breath. His book on the subject, Does the Soul Survive: A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives, and Living with Purpose (Jewish Lights Publishing, 2000, 2015), will be available for purchase and signing.

Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz is also a lawyer who has served on the Conservative Movement’s Committee of Jewish Law and Standards for 18 years. He is a pulpit rabbi in Orange County, CA and the author of several books.

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the JCC for additional information.











When: Tue., May. 12, 2015 at 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Ave.
646-505-5708
Price: $20
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Did you know that the Code of Jewish Laws permits consulting a medium, or that the traditional prayer before falling asleep refers to past lives? Like a juror, Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz will weigh evidence for survival of the soul, looking to classic rabbinic texts as the holdings of fellow jurors. During this fascinating evening, Rabbi Spitz will describe his own encounters with near-death experience, mediums, telepathy and past life regression, as well as examining Jewish sources on these topics. Come and join the deliberation to further clarify what you believe will happen after your last breath. His book on the subject, Does the Soul Survive: A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives, and Living with Purpose (Jewish Lights Publishing, 2000, 2015), will be available for purchase and signing.

Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz is also a lawyer who has served on the Conservative Movement’s Committee of Jewish Law and Standards for 18 years. He is a pulpit rabbi in Orange County, CA and the author of several books.

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the JCC for additional information.

Buy tickets/get more info now