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A forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families.

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Month: January 2023

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Neshama-NAJC

The Case for Accompaniment

January 31, 2023 Rabbi Zoe Van Raan 0

Continuing our content partnership with Neshama, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, Rabbi Zoe Van Raan writes about the central role of our elders in Jewish teaching. [Read more…]

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Questions of Meaning, Science, Randomness or Design?

January 30, 2023 Rabbi Richard Address 0

            I recently came upon  a thought-provoking three-part series on PBS called “Searching: Our quest for meaning in an age of science”. It is a project of the Templeton Foundation and hosted by scientist Alan [Read more…]

Organization Programs for Boomers

UPDATED WITH REGISTRATION LINK: Recharging Reform Judaism

January 29, 2023 Webmaster 0

The Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism Conference will convene thought leaders, Jewish scholars, philanthropists, and committed lay leaders from throughout the U.S. and Canada for an extraordinary opportunity to assess this crossroads moment and offer a call for a bright future. [Read more…]

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Reflections on Aging

Bless These Hands: Creating a Reform Chevra Kadisha in NYC

January 29, 2023 Jane Herman 0

Guest contributor Jane Herman writes about her experience helping to organize a Reform chevra kadisha in New York City. [Read more…]

Seekers of Meaning-JSA Podcast

Seekers of Meaning 1/27/2023: Hesh Zinman, LGBTQ+ Activist, on Elder Issues facing the LGBTQ+ Community

January 27, 2023 Webmaster 0

This week, Hesh Zinman, Commissioner, Pennsylvania Governor’s Commission on LGBTQ+ Affairs, co-chair of the Aging Workgroup and founder and former chair of the LGBT Elder Initiative, discusses issues of interest to the aging LGBTQ+ community. [Read more…]

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D'vrei Torah

Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16) The Darkness of the Soul to the Light of Liberation

January 26, 2023 Rabbi Richard Address 0

            In many ways this week’s portion, Bo, presents us with several challenges. Pharaoh’s heart is “hardened” many times. God takes credit for this, and we contemplate why would God do such a thing? Is [Read more…]

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Reflections on Aging

Prayer and Ritual — A Remedy for Depression and Anxiety

January 25, 2023 Scott Kushner 1

Scott Kushner writes about his journey from pharmacological solutions to his depression and anxiety to using a cognitive and meditative approach. [Read more…]

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Neshama-NAJC

The Journey

January 24, 2023 Rabbi/Chaplain Laurie Kurs 0

Continuing our content partnership with Neshama, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, Rabbi/Chaplain Laurie Kurs writes about the journey from grief to recovery. [Read more…]

Organization Programs for Boomers

Rabbi Address Appearing on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Care Panel, Arizona State University, Sunday, Feb. 26

January 23, 2023 Webmaster 0

Rabbi Address will be a panelist at the Judaism, Science and Medicine Annual Conference at Arizona State University on Sunday, February 26, presented by the Arizona State University Center for Jewish Studies. [Read more…]

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Rabbi Address Appears in ‘Caregiving NOW!’ Webinar for UPenn’s New Courtland Center for Transitions and Health

January 22, 2023 Webmaster 0

Rabbi Address was a guest speaker during a recent webinar series, “Caregiving Now!” for the New Courtland Center for Transitions and Health at the University of Pennsylvania. Several additional webinars are scheduled in the series. [Read more…]

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Jewish Sacred Aging is a forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families. We encourage you to participate in the conversation!

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Rabbi Address’ Upcoming Speaking Appearances

*** All sessions are on Zoom or other virtual platforms unless specified ***

Feb. 1: Melton Adult School, Beth Shalom: Rockland County, NY

Feb 2: Judea Reform. Durham, NC

Feb 2, 4: Kol Ami, Cherry Hill, NJ

Feb .20, 26, 27: Arizona State Univ.

If you would like to book Rabbi Address to speak at your congregation, facilitate a workshop, or appear at your conference or seminar, email us for information!

 

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