National Jewish Retreat 2026: Full Schedule

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9:15am EDT

Antiques Roadshow, Jewish Medicine Edition: Stories, Secrets, and Surprising Artifacts from Our Medical Past

Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT

Step into a Jewish twist on Antiques Roadshow, where curious artifacts come with remarkable stories. In this fast-paced session, Dr. Reichman reveals exceedingly rare, never exhibited medical items from across Jewish history—including some suspected forgeries. You will learn the true origins and significance of each piece, uncovering the surprising role Jews played in shaping the world of medicine.

Speakers

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman

Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
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Lecture

10:20am EDT

Hacking the Human Mind: Brain Chips, AI, and the Future of Free Will

Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT

Crystal

The mind was humanity's last private place. Now, brain chips and AI are breaking down the door. As technology learns to decode—and perhaps influence—our thoughts, who controls your mind, your choices, and your freedom? Welcome to the next frontier of medical ethics.

Speakers

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch is a science journalist and rabbi. His coverage of biomedicine, technology, environmental issues, space, mathematics, and health policy has appeared in The New York Times, Scientific American, The Atlantic, and numerous other publications. As an ordained rabbi... Read More →

Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Crystal

Lecture

11:25am EDT

Gratitude Is an Attitude: The Life-Changing Power of Appreciation

Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT

Crystal

What if the secret to a richer, happier life isn’t getting more, but noticing more? Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet explores the transformative power of gratitude and how a shift in perspective can change the way we experience our relationships, challenges, and everyday lives.

Speakers

Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet

Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
Crystal

Lecture

3:05pm EDT

Jews, Meet History: We've Been Here Before

Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT

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The names are different. The circumstances are new. The questions are remarkably familiar. Join historian Dr. Henry Abramson for a fascinating journey through the moments in Jewish history that feel uncannily relevant today—and the wisdom they offer for what comes next.

Speakers

Dr. Henry Abramson

Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Crystal

Lecture

National Jewish Retreat 2026

9:15am EDT

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman

10:20am EDT

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch

11:25am EDT

Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet

3:05pm EDT

Dr. Henry Abramson

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