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The True Miracle of Chanukah

December 13, 2020 Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss 0

Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss describes the revolt of the Maccabees, which forms the basis for our modern observance of Chanukah. [Read more…]

Frontotemporal degeneration and dementia and its toll on caregiver families, discussed on Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast

December 11, 2020 Webmaster 0

Rabbi Cantor Vicki Axe discusses frontotemporal degeneration — FTD — and her experience as caregiver to her husband when he was diagnosed with the progressive condition. [Read more…]

Eighth Night Menorah (Scazon Photo/Flickr.com, under Creative Commons License)

Channukah and the Lights Of Our Soul

December 10, 2020 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Some of us, of a certain age, may remember these lines: “Light is the symbol of the divine”. (*) Rarely in recent years, has the symolism of the Channukah candles and the light that they [Read more…]

Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23) We Meet…By Chance?

December 9, 2020 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Joseph, one of the great stories of tradition. We meet him in this portion as a strident, somewhat arrogant, very self assured young man. He is a dreamer who foretells a future that sees his [Read more…]

JSA Contributor Carole Leskin interviewed on Next Avenue Podcast

December 9, 2020 Carole Leskin 0

Jewish Sacred Aging contributing writer Carole Leskin was interviewed on the “Next Avenue Podcast,” produced by Twin Cities PBS (TPT) for a national audience. [Read more…]

Davar Acher: L’vado

December 7, 2020 Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC 0

Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, discusses issues of loneliness and estrangement in connection with recent Torah portions. [Read more…]

Chanukah Gifts Don’t Always Come Wrapped Neatly with a Bow

December 6, 2020 Sandra Taradash 0

Sandy Taradash reflects on how different Hanukkah will be this year. [Read more…]

Conference on Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick, is discussed on Dec. 4 Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast

December 4, 2020 Webmaster 0

On this episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Chaplain David Balto discusses the national Bikur Cholim conference being held by Kavod v’Nichum, [Read more…]

Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-35:43) We Stand Alone?

December 3, 2020 Rabbi Richard Address 0

We come to one of the most famous passages of Torah this week. Years after the manipulation of blessing and birthright, Jacob is returning to home and knows he must face his brother Esau. Family [Read more…]