National Jewish Retreat 2026: Full Schedule

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9:30am EDT

The End of Death? Longevity, Gene Editing, and Signs of a Messianic Future.

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

The first generation to dramatically slow aging may already be alive. Scientists are extending lifespans, rewriting genes, and pursuing technologies once confined to science fiction. Are these merely medical breakthroughs, or could they be part of a larger story foretold by Jewish tradition? Join us as we explore the race to extend human life, and what it may reveal about the world we are destined to build.

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 →

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Crystal

Lecture

10:45am EDT

Ask the Rabbi Doctor: The Jewish Medical Ethics Crossfire

Sunday August 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Crystal

From pig heart transplants and AI to contested embryos and aid-in-dying legislation, everything is on the (operating) table. Bring your questions—or borrow someone else's—as we tackle the most challenging, surprising, and thought-provoking issues in health care today. No question is too simple, too complex, or too controversial. And yes, everything is covered by insurance.

Speakers

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman

Sunday August 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Crystal

Lecture

National Jewish Retreat 2026

9:30am EDT

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch

10:45am EDT

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman

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