Rabbi Address was mentioned in Michelle K. Wolf’s opinion piece, “Why Preserving Medicaid Is a Jewish Value,” in the Jewish Journal. He emphasized that health care, in its entirety, is the paramount social justice issue of our generation, highlighting its significance within the Jewish values framework. [Read more…]
Shalom. The next few days promises to be important in the continuing challenge to health care and public health. Soon the administration will send up a proposed budget for the federal government. Many of us, [Read more…]
Larry Rosenberg reflects on aging and self-identity, embracing a proactive life despite societal labels like “old” or “ancient.” [Read more…]
In his poetry collection, Simcha Paull Raphael explores themes of mortality and reflection on life experiences. His poems illuminate personal milestones, such as falling in love and parenting, while also honoring his parents’ lives. Through poignant observations, he encourages readers to embrace life’s fleeting nature and live meaningfully, like his mother did in her later years. [Read more…]
Prof. Michael Meyer of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the Reform rabbinical seminary, discusses his new book, Above All, We are Jews, a biography of Rabbi Alexander Schindler. [Read more…]
Once again, the Torah reading for this Shabbat reflects the world in which we are living. This portion comes in between some important dates in the Jewish calendar. Thursday the 24th was Holocaust Remembrance Day [Read more…]
Meredith Siegel Cohen reflects on her journey of self-discovery post-divorce, highlighting the challenges of navigating solitude and the complexities of relationships. [Read more…]
In the latest episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show, Dr. Andrew Mulberg discusses the implications of genetic technology, especially CRISPR, on healthcare and aging. He addresses ethical concerns, public mistrust of science, AI’s role in medicine, and the FDA’s approval process, highlighting the need for careful oversight amid rapid advancements. [Read more…]
Many of you who may attend a service or life cycle event at a synagogue may be familiar with the Alvin Fine meditation “Birth Is A Beginning and Death A Destination”. The meditation speaks about [Read more…]
Contributing writer Stuart Simon offers a poem reflecting on the historical plight of ancient Jews as physical slaves and connects it to contemporary mental slavery. [Read more…]
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