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significance of the Sefirot to exploring the divine soul and the aLL about Kids
Local Happenings from page 12 that weaves into the fabric of Creation. From unraveling the
Students Complete Kabbalah spiritual realms, participants uncovered a profound sense of
purpose and harmony by developing an understanding of the
Course divine and of G-d’s universe. Kids Chanukah Festival and
Course instructor Rabbi Dovid Vigler noted, “In a world
In a world where spiritual exploration is a constant pursuit, filled with complexity, The World of Kabbalah offers a Olive Oil Press
the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah shines as a path to unravel transformative journey toward understanding ourselves, our
the mysteries of both the divine and the human experience. connection to the divine, and our place within the universe. This Students at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently completed The World course provides a road map for navigating life with intention, School and their families got to celebrate and learn about
of Kabbalah, a six-week journey that delved into the intricacies purpose, and profound insight.” Chanukah with a celebratory kids Chanukah festival.
of the cosmic order and The program started with a model olive press workshop
offered participants in which the children learned about the history of the dreidel,
valuable insights for the menorah, and how to crush olives to make the purest oil.
personal growth and After the presentation, the kids were treated to a host of
enlightenment. Chanukah games and activities including mega latka wars,
The course gelt launcher making, crafts, raffles, and prizes. The morning
challenged its 120 culminated with joyous music and dancing.
registered students to
embark on an awe-
inspiring exploration of
the interconnectedness

COLORECTAL SURGERY

Living longer, living better after a colorectal cancer diagnosis

An estimated 150,000 U.S. adults will be
diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year.
Excluding skin cancer, it is the third most
common cancer diagnosed in both men and
women each year in the United States.

Now for the good news. The 5-year survival rate
for colorectal cancer has more than doubled
since 1970, climbing to 65%, due to medical
advances and early screening. For people with
localized colorectal cancer (stage 1) the survival
rate is 91%.
“Colorectal cancer is both preventable and
highly treatable when we catch it early,” says
Steven Wexner, MD, PhD, Director of the Ellen
Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive
Disease Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston
Hospital. “Patients can live long, quality lives Preserving quality of life
after a colorectal cancer diagnosis thanks to Advancements in surgical care have made it
treatment advancements.”
possible for many patients to achieve normal
Advanced surgical care bowel habits and bowel continence after
Treatment options for colon and rectal cancers colorectal surgery. Fewer patients today require
vary depending upon a person’s health, a permanent colostomy, in which stool is
age and cancer stage. While surgery is the diverted from the lower part of the digestive
most common treatment, chemotherapy and tract by connecting the end of the colon to Public School Children Learn
radiation therapy may be needed as well. The an opening in the belly. Thanks to newer
type of surgery performed will depend on the surgical techniques developed and/or refined about Chanukah
extent of the cancer and where it’s located. at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, it is more Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens brought an interactive
common for patients to need only a temporary
Some patients will require the removal of part menorah making workshop to 180 Jewish kids from six
or all of the colon (colectomy) or rectum (rectal ileostomy to let the body rest and heal, rather schools in and around Palm Beach Gardens.
than a permanent colostomy.
resection). Others may require the removal of The young participants were enthralled by an animated
both. These procedures can be done during “Preserving and improving the quality of life are presentation that explained the significance of Chanukah and
open surgery, through one large incision, or always our top priorities, and the work being its ceremonies and got to build and decorate their very own
using minimally invasive techniques, which done by my colleagues in Florida, Ohio, London menorahs. The session ended with Chanukah songs and a
include laparoscopy, robotic, and transanal and Abu Dhabi attest to these priorities,” live demonstration on how to light the menorah.
endoscopic surgery through a few small says Dr. Wexner. “For patients with colorectal
incisions. cancer, that means eliminating their cancer
while helping them preserve bowel continence
“Patients benefit from minimally invasive whenever possible.”
surgery in many ways, including less pain and
scarring, a shorter hospital stay, and quicker The Maroone Cancer Center at Cleveland
recovery,” explains Dr. Wexner, who led the Clinic Weston Hospital is an ACS Commission
Cleveland Clinic team in Florida that pioneered on Cancer Accredited Program and was the
®
this approach. “Most importantly, we can first in Florida and second in the nation to
perform these less invasive procedures while earn accreditation from the ACS National
still minimizing the risk for cancer recurrence.” Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.

TALK WITH AN EXPERT.

Howard Berg, MD, sees patients in Wellington, Coral Springs and
West Palm Beach. To schedule a consultation or seek a second opinion
from Dr. Berg or another Cleveland Clinic colorectal specialist in Florida,
call 877.463.2010. Visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Colorectal to learn
more about colorectal surgery.

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