Rabbi Address’ new book, Seekers of Meaning
Rabbi Richard Address has devoted his career to helping transform synagogues into caring communities. Now, in his most personal work to date, he explores how the notion of a caring community can be transformative for individuals, particularly baby boomers struggling with issues of aging and mortality.
To order this book, click here.
Author Archives: PodcastSteve
Exile and Love
The Torah cycle we are in now speaks of the beginnings of the journey for the Israelites from Egypt into the wilderness. The “routine” of wondering has set in and, despite the awesome aspect of Sinai, the Israelites still find … Continue reading
Posted in D'vrei Torah
Tagged boomers, exile, Exodus, love, middle age, relationships, wandering, wondering
Leave a comment
Aging in America Conference, March 28-April 1, Washington
Aging in America, the 2012 Annual Conference of the American Society on Aging takes place March 28–April 1 in Washington, DC. The ASA Conference, with more than 3,000 attendees, is recognized as a showcase for programs and projects that can be replicated, a … Continue reading
OurParents.com: A resource for elder care options
We came across OurParents.com, a free elder care directory, focused on assisting adult children with aging parents find the right care solution that meets the parents’ and family’s unique needs. The site includes a wide range of state-by-state information about … Continue reading
Rabbi Address’ newest book, ‘Seekers of Meaning,’ published by URJ Press
Rabbi Richard Address has devoted his career to helping transform synagogues into caring communities. Now, in Seekers of Meaning, his newest and most personal work to date, he explores how the notion of a caring community can be transformative for … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Baby Boomers, Reflections on Aging, Resources
Tagged aging, baby boomers, caregiving, eldercare, mortality, retirement, seniors
1 Comment
God’s Eternal Question
With the ending of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur, the Jewish calendar focuses on the first of our three Festivals, Sukkot. The symbol of the fragile dwelling place, the sukkah, is increasingly popular. More and more people build their own and … Continue reading
Posted in D'vrei Torah
Tagged evolution, growth, high holy days, Rosh Hashana, sukkah, Sukkot, yom kippur
Leave a comment
The call of the month of Elul
Shalom. This month is a special one within the Jewish calendar. Elul begins. This is the last month of the Jewish year and in it, we are asked to slowly prepare our souls for the coming High Holidays. The pace … Continue reading
Posted in D'vrei Torah
Tagged elul, high holidays, high holy days, rosh hashanah, unetaneh tokef, yom kippur
Leave a comment
Hope in the Midst of Illness
Hope is a crucial part of facing and coping with a medical illness. It can not only help a patient survive; it can also promote healing. Hope paves the way toward resilience and supports the spirit as well as the … Continue reading
Posted in Care-Giving Concerns, Reflections on Aging, Resource Articles, Thought Pieces
Tagged cancer, chemotherapy, end of life care, healing, hope, illness, personal choice, terminal
1 Comment
Moving Mom, Chapter 2: Finding the Right Living Space
Gil’s Mom has severe osteoporosis plus macular degeneration; two serious health problems. Our goal was to find a nearby residence that would give her a social life and provide physical security.
American Public Media’s “On Being” radio program features “The Far Shore of Aging”
American Public Media syndicates On Being, a radio program about “the big questions at the center of human life, from the boldest new science of the human brain to the most ancient traditions of the human spirit.” The series’ July … Continue reading
Rabbi Address interviewed for Practical Bioethics Podcast
Rabbi Address was interviewed in the Practical Bioethics podcast about “honor and respect in healthcare.”
Posted in Health and Wellness Programs, Reflections on Aging, Speaking appearances
Tagged bioethics, end-of-life, healthcare, honor, rabbi address, respect
1 Comment