The 33rd day of the Omer, Lag B’Omer, is a mini festival marking a pause in mourning, often centered on marriages. Though many in the Jewish community are unaware of its significance, it symbolizes the importance of extending hands and hearts in acts of service and fostering community connection, especially during challenging times. [Read more…]
It is always interesting, and in a way, amazing, how Torah “speaks” to us. The blessing for Torah study includes that Hebrew word “la’asok” which is often translated as “speak”. Torah speaks to us in [Read more…]
Join a monthly discussion on aging issues, exploring joys and challenges through Jewish tradition. The first session, facilitated by Rabbis Richard Address and Mark Levin, is free of charge and will take place on May 12 from 4:00-5:30 PM EDT. Register by emailing markhowardlevin@gmail.com with “We’re Aging” in the subject line. [Read more…]
In this week’s episode of Seekers of Meaning, Rabbi Yiscah Smith discusses her upcoming book, Planting Seeds of the Divine. It aims to help readers connect with their authentic selves through Judaism’s sacred texts, fostering intimate encounters with the Divine. The work encourages cultivating emotional dispositions and character traits for spiritual growth. [Read more…]
Shalom. Last year we sponsored two webinars that were designed to foster open-ended and inter-active conversations about the issues we face as we grow older. Jewish Sacred Aging® worked with Rabbi Mark Levin of Kansas [Read more…]
This year we read on this Shabbat a double portion, Acharei Mot/K’doshim. There is enough in these portions for a semester of issues. There are many texts that are used as proof texts for a [Read more…]
This Mother’s Day Sandy Taradash reflects on the legacy of the Jewish Mother, a cultural symbol characterized by love, guilt, and protection. [Read more…]
We have just seen the latest salvo in what promises to be a challenging debate over the proposed Federal budget. A flurry of articles in the press have sought to examine the document, all the [Read more…]
In this essay, Dr. Adam Skrzynski explains how Judaism promotes a holistic approach to personal health, integrating mind, body, and community. [Read more…]
On this week’s Seekers of Meaning episode, life and executive coach Julie Ketover discusses coaching’s transformative power, differentiating it from therapy. She shares her journey from law to coaching, emphasizing personal agency, values, and spiritual dimensions, while addressing how fear influences growth and navigating life transitions. [Read more…]
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