A Caring Conversation about End of Life Issues

Temple Shalom of Aberdeen will open its doors to welcome our friends, neighbors, and other interested people across Monmouth County to join us for a free continental breakfast and a thought-provoking program and conversation on one of the most challenging, heartfelt issues that families face: "Quality of Life for our Loved ones at the End of Life".

Every family desires to make the most caring and compassionate choices for their loved ones. 　Yet, most families will readily admit that learning about the numerous choices to be considered is a conversation they would much rather postpone.

We are honored that the following four experts have accepted our invitation to provide their views on New Jersey’s proposed Death with Dignity Act; as well as answer attendees’ questions on the broader topic of making Caring Compassionate Choices for Loved Ones at end of life.　　　 In keeping with our history of being a Caring Community and a steadfast source of balanced information on important social/ethical issues, our program will include:

Proponents of Act:  Mr. Howard Wineberg, President, Compassion and Choices NJ and Mr. Mark Dann, Campaign Manager, Compassion and Choices, NJ

Opponents of Act:  Mr. Donald L. Pendley, MA, CAE, APR, President, NJ Hospice & Palliative Care Organization and  James C. Salwitz, MD, Central Jersey Division, RCCA, Clinical Professor Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

We hope our Monmouth County neighbors will come to this most important "Caring Conversation".