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Extreme Measures: Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter podcast

Listen to a conversation about transforming our approach to the end of life and what Judaism teaches about "dying well" with Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter and Arnold Eisen.

A resource by Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

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Listen to a conversation about transforming the way people approach the end of life and what Judaism can teach us about dying well with Jessica Nutik Zitter. M.D., and Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Arnold Eisen.

Dr. Zitter is the author of Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life, and her work is featured in the Oscar-nominated short documentary Extremis. She is uniquely trained to practice both critical and palliative care medicine, and is a regular contributor to The New York Times and the Huffington Post. Book sale sponsored by Book Culture and signing to follow the conversation.

This event is sponsored by What Matters: Caring Conversations About End of Life.

What Matters aims to engage New Yorkers in compassionate, value-driven conversations about advance care planning so that they may live with the comfort of knowing their choices will be honored by loved ones and healthcare professionals. What Matters is a collaboration between Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, The New Jewish Home, and the Center for Pastoral Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary. This work is made possible through generous grants from Plaza Jewish Community Chapel and UJA Federation of New York.

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