The Challenges of Support and Belonging in a Fragmented World
Session 1 of the National Jewish Healing Conference 2026, themed Belonging in a Changing World: Supporting Our Most Vulnerable.
We increasingly grapple with challenges to our communities – increased fragmentation, unaffiliation, antisemitism and aging communities with increased health care needs. How can our community support systems innovate and respond to these challenges. How do our communities respond to preserve our health and well-being and keep Jewish identity strong? Hear from national community leaders about how we are finding new paths for healing and support.
Presenters:
Reuben Rotman
President and CEO, Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies
Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, BCC
President, Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, Chaplain New York-Presbyterian, Rabbanit, Netivot Shalom

