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.
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Tag Archives: spirituality
A New Year’s Challenge … for God
I am in the middle of a fascinating new book by Eric Weiner entitled Man Seeks God (New York Times book review). I stumbled across Mr. Weiner as a result of a New York Times op-ed piece that he wrote in … Continue reading
Spirituality and Nature
Going out into nature can be a transforming experience. If you’re willing to give yourself over to being in a natural setting or wilderness environment, free from the distractions of our usually busy lives, extraordinary things can happen. See larger … Continue reading
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Tagged argentina, brazil, iguazu falls, jungle, nature, spirituality, wilderness
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Empathy: How Does It Help Us Relate To Others and What Is Its Role in Medicine?
Empathy is a frequently misunderstood term that refers to one’s ability to understand and identify with another person’s emotional experiences and feelings. The true empathic individual is aware and accepting of the other person’s thoughts, reactions, and feelings in a … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness Programs, Thought Pieces
Tagged doctor, empathy, feelings, patient, reactions, relationships, spirituality, thoughts
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To Your Health!
One of the most interesting developments in recent years has been the growing interest, on the part of baby boomers, in issues of health and wellness. Maybe it is part of our own understanding of our own aging and the … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, baby boomers, health, judaism, mental health, spirituality, wellness
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The Jewish Writing Project
Stories are a pathway to all of our souls. For centuries, people have related to each other, learned from each other and connected with each other through the sharing of stories. The development of “spiritual autobiographies” or “legacy” projects in … Continue reading
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Tagged history, spirituality, tradition, writing
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Transition and Change
As you read this, I hope you take note of the new format for jewishsacredaging.com. The time has come for us to amp-up the vision of the site and what we can do, and so this month represents the first … Continue reading
The Spiritual Challenges of Caregiving
Can faith and community be powerful aids to those caring for an aging loved one? In honoring our “father and mother,” how do we honor ourselves? Can a deeper understanding of spirituality and aging result in better care? In this … Continue reading
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Tagged caregiving, medical care, prayer, praying, spirituality
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Responding to Our Members in a Time of Economic Concern
Many people, perhaps all people, are experiencing heightened anxiety, insecurity and doubt as troubling economic events are unfolding. Some of us have already been directly affected as we or a family member has lost a job, others fear they will … Continue reading
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Tagged community, economy, Jewish calendar, listening, spirituality, Sukkot
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Faithful Reform in Health Care
“Faithful Reform In Health Care is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to elevate faith-inspired voices in support of affordable quality health care for all the U.S.” Rev. Linda Walling is the inspiration behind this organization which is drawing from an … Continue reading