Gathering

Gathering: Jewish Responses to the Loneliness Epidemic

Secular Synagogue

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Join the Secular Synagogue in person in Toronto or online via Zoom. This is a colloquium on Jewish research on and responses to loneliness. All are welcome!

We will meet for a day-long session, lunch included (for those attending in person). We will hear the latest research from Brandeis, Springtide, and other researchers about loneliness and Jewish community. We will also hear from Jewish organizations and leaders doing innovative work to help keep folks connected. This session is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. All are welcome and attendance in person or via zoom is free.

Dynamic speakers include folks from:

Judaism Unbound/UnYeshiva

18Doors

Brandeis

At the Well

Joyous Justice

Kenissa

Springtide

OneTable

JQT

Hillel

Jewish&

And many others!