Neshama-NAJC
The Case for Accompaniment
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…]
Month: January 2023
Blog
Questions of Meaning, Science, Randomness or Design?
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
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…]
Reflections on Aging
Bless These Hands: Creating a Reform Chevra Kadisha in NYC
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
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…]
D'vrei Torah
Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16) The Darkness of the Soul to the Light of Liberation
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…]
Reflections on Aging
Prayer and Ritual — A Remedy for Depression and Anxiety
Scott Kushner writes about his journey from pharmacological solutions to his depression and anxiety to using a cognitive and meditative approach. [Read more…]
Neshama-NAJC
The Journey
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
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
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…]