We are honored and privileged to have created a moving and inspiring video series about the incredible Dr. Dodi Fishman Tobin z”l who passed away in September 2022. 

Dr. Dodi Tobin z”l was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher.  Dodi was a trained psychologist and the dean of students at Matan’s Bellows Eshkolot Educators Institute. While undergoing treatment for breast cancer, she spread a message of positivity, love, and emunah -belief in God as she lived with her illness and confronted her mortality.

Through interviews with her family and friends, our videos further her mission to spread her powerful message. It is our hope that these videos inspires each of us to treat each day as a gift, prepare for the future no matter what it entails, and live meaningfully until our last breath. 

On Tuesday, Sept 5th Rabbi Brody moderated a special conversation with Rabbanit Shani Taragin, Rebbetzin Abby Lerner, and Rabbi Yaacov Lerner discussing “Living Meaningfully in the New Year.” The conversation focused on how we can each apply Dodi’s inspiring message to our everyday lives. The recording is available below.

You can also view all the videos on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Quick Links

Introduction Video to Dodi Tobin z”l

The Legacy of Dodi Tobin z”l 9 minute video

Recording of “Living Meaningfully in the New Year” discussion with Rabbanit Shani Taragin, Rebbetzin Abby Lerner, and Rabbi Yaacov Lerner

Recording of the “Judaism and Mortality” Shiur given by Dodi Tobin z”l for the Young Israel of Great Neck in 2021

Shorter video clips about Dodi’s message and impact.

An Introduction to Dr. Dodi Fishman Tobin z”l

The Legacy of Dodi Tobin z”l – The Full Length Video

Living Meaningfully in the New Year

Short Video Clips

Dodi’s Positivity In the Face of Illness

Discussing Mortality with Dodi

Reflections on End of Life Choices

Reflections on Emunah

Reflections on Goals and Challenges

Reflections on Living Meaningfully

Reflections on Appreciating Each Moment

Reflections on Healthcare and Hashem

Reflections on Dodi’s Laughter & Positivity

Dodi’s Shiur on Judaism and Mortality, 2021

In 2021, Dodi spoke about confronting mortality from a Jewish lens in an online shiur for the Young Israel of Great Neck. The shiur has been widely viewed and we invite you to watch and learn from her.