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Month: April 2023

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Kol Bo

The Carpe Diem Way of Life – To Invigorate Your Act 3

April 30, 2023 Larry Rosenberg 1

For people in the Baby Boomer generation who want to live a vibrant, full and profound life, I recommend grasping the meaning of a Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) approach to living each day – [Read more…]

Carole's Corner

Seekers of Meaning 4/28/2023: Carole Leskin, author and “solo ager.”

April 28, 2023 Webmaster 1

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Jewish Sacred Aging contributing writer Carole Leskin discusses the challenges of “solo aging,” growing old without a spouse, partner, or close family members. [Read more…]

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D'vrei Torah

Acharei-Mot/K’doshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27) Drawing Back the Curtain of Fear

April 27, 2023 Rabbi Richard Address 0

            Acharei-Mot/K’doshim this week’s double portion has enough to keep Torah study classes going for weeks. From the drama surrounding the aftermath of Nadab and Avihu’s death, to the scapegoat ritual, to the elucidation of [Read more…]

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Living Longer-Living Better

Contracting to Expand? New Jewish Futures.

April 25, 2023 Rabbi Richard Address 0

            There is no doubt that the contemporary Jewish world is undergoing major shifts. The Judaism of our youth, from synagogue life to rituals to demographics, is in the midst of radical transition. Another example [Read more…]

Seekers of Meaning-JSA Podcast

Seekers of Meaning 4/21/2023: Rabbi Charles Kroloff and his new book, “Open Up Our Eyes: Moments That Shape Our Lives”

April 21, 2023 Webmaster 0

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Charles Kroloff, rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, New Jersey, discusses his new book, Open Up Our Eyes: Moments That Shape Our Lives, about amazing moments in his personal and professional life. [Read more…]

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Neshama-NAJC

The Chaplain as Spiritual Companion

April 20, 2023 Rabbi Edward Bernstein 0

A guest d’var Torah from Rabbi Edward Bernstein, a member of Neshama – the National Association of Jewish Chaplains. [Read more…]

D'vrei Torah

Tazria-M’Tzorah (Leviticus 12:1-15:33) Mirror of My Self?

April 20, 2023 Rabbi Richard Address 0

            This week we arrive at the double portion Tazria-M’tzorah. This is the challenge for e very Bar or Bat Mitzvah who, by the luck of birth or assignment, draws this portion. No sweeping drama [Read more…]

Seekers of Meaning-JSA Podcast

Seekers of Meaning 4/14/2023: Alden Solovy discusses his latest book, a poetic midrash on Torah

April 14, 2023 Webmaster 0

Liturgist, poet and author Alden Solovy joins Rabbi Address from his office in Jerusalem to discuss his latest book, These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah. [Read more…]

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D'vrei Torah

Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47) Are We Hungry For Holiness?

April 13, 2023 Rabbi Richard Address 0

            There is no shortage of issues to challenge us in Portion Sh’mini. We return to the issue of sacrifices and the role of Aaron. But quickly we read of one of the most interesting, [Read more…]

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Reflections on Aging

Gay, Jewish, Intellectual & Aging – Stigma to Spirit

April 10, 2023 Larry Rosenberg 3

JSA Contributor Larry Rosenberg tells the story of his life’s gay struggle in detail, and weaves in Jewish, intellectual and aging dimensions along the way. [Read more…]

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