December 2024 - Jewish Sacred Aging

A Haiku for the New Year

December 30, 2024 Jane Seskin 1

Jane Seskin offers a haiku for the new year. [Read more…]

Argentina, Chile and the Andes mountains

Universal Tikvah for 2025

December 29, 2024 Sandra Taradash 0

Sandy Taradash offers a wish for universal hope (tikvah) in the coming year 2025. [Read more…]

Seekers of Meaning 12/27/2024: Author Shel Israel discusses the intersection of aging and technology

December 27, 2024 Webmaster 0

Rabbi Richard Address and Shel Israel explore the intersection of aging and technology, discussing how older adults are adapting to technological advancements, the impact of the pandemic on technology adoption, and the future of robotics and artificial intelligence in caregiving. They emphasize the importance of choice in utilizing technology for enhancing life and community, while also addressing concerns about privacy and the moral implications of technological advancements. [Read more…]

Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17) The Gift Of Planning Ahead!

December 26, 2024 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Ah, Joseph. What a fascinating study he is! This week we get a glimpse into the variety of Joseph’s life, from prisoner to head of the Egyptian economy and the first reunion with his brothers. [Read more…]

By Philipp Veit - The Yorck Project (2002) 10.000 Meisterwerke der Malerei (DVD-ROM), distributed by DIRECTMEDIA Publishing GmbH. ISBN: 3936122202., Public Domain, Link

Cary Hillebrand takes a look at Parashat Miketz

December 25, 2024 Cary Hillebrand 0

Cary Hillebrand loks at the structure of Parashat Miketz. [Read more…]

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

Hannukah 2024 And An Alphabet Of Hope

December 24, 2024 Rabbi Richard Address 2

Shalom and Happy Hanukkah! What an interesting coincidence this year as we celebrate at the same time as Christmas and Kwanzaa. Many messages to consider! As I was thinking about this, I reflected back on [Read more…]

Are There Really Chanukah Miracles?

December 22, 2024 Sandra Taradash 0

Sandy Taradash looks at Chanukah miracles through the years. [Read more…]

Seekers of Meaning 12/20/2024: Liz Seegert, journalist specializing in issues related to aging

December 20, 2024 Webmaster 0

This week, Rabbi Address speaks with journalist Liz Seegert about the multifaceted issues surrounding aging, public health, and the challenges faced by older adults today. [Read more…]

Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23) Embracing The Random Aspect of Life

December 19, 2024 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Do you recall Algebra 1? Do you recall those fateful words “solve for X?” I am still wondering what that X was or is! It was and is truly the unknown. So, this week’s portion, [Read more…]