Name: The End of Death? Longevity, Gene Editing, and Signs of a Messianic Future.
Start: 2026-08-09T09:30:00-0400
End: 2026-08-09T10:30:00-0400

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

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

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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

National Jewish Retreat 2026

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch

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National Jewish Retreat 2026

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch

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