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A forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families.

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Articles by Rabbi Simcha Raphael

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D'vrei Torah

Be Culturally Radical: Live As If You Are Dying

September 27, 2024 Rabbi Simcha Raphael 0

Reb Simcha Raphael provides some reflections on Yizkor. [Read more…]

Living Longer-Living Better

Guest Blog Post: Yizkor – Remembering Our Ancestors in Pandemic Times

April 14, 2020 Rabbi Simcha Raphael 0

Reb Simcha Raphael links the observance of Yizkor in a time of public health lockdown with an effort to make a more solid spiritual connection. [Read more…]

Passover Table 2, by April Killingsworth, from Flickr.com under Creative Commons 2.0 license.
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Passover, the Wilderness Journey and Our Fears of Death

April 7, 2020 Rabbi Simcha Raphael 0

JewishSacredAging.com contributor Reb Simcha Raphael looks for ways the teachings of Passover can help us deal with these enigmatic and often frightening times. [Read more…]

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Parshat Ha’azinu: Death of Moses in Torah and Midrash

October 7, 2019 Rabbi Simcha Raphael 0

Reb Simcha Raphael discusses the parsha Ha’azinu, Moses’ death, and the promised land. [Read more…]

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Be Culturally Radical: Live As If You Are Dying

October 2, 2019 Rabbi Simcha Raphael 0

Reb Simcha Raphael provides some reflections on Yizkor. [Read more…]

"Remember," by Michael Pollak, via Flickr.com under Creative Commons 2.0 license.
Living Longer-Living Better

V’higadeta L’vincha: Passover As A Time for Remembering and Memorializing Loved Ones

March 15, 2018 Rabbi Simcha Raphael 0

Rabbi Simcha Raphael writes about the story-telling surrounding Passover and how to make it meaningful. [Read more…]

Cenotaph of Jacob at the Tomb of the Patriarchs. By A ntv - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
Talmud Torah

D’var Torah on Parshat Vayehi

January 14, 2017 Rabbi Simcha Raphael 0

With Parshat Vayehi, the Book of Genesis reaches its grand finale. With Jacob and his extended family gathered in the land of Egypt, first, the illustrious Patriarch himself, Jacob, dies – “was gathered unto his [Read more…]

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Rabbi Address’ Upcoming Speaking Appearances

  • May 10: Kol Ami, Cherry Hill, NJ
  • May 12: Webinar on Aging Issues
  • May 28: Kol Ami, Cherry Hill, NJ
  • May 29: Valley Bet Midrash, AZ

If you would like to book Rabbi Address to speak at your congregation, facilitate a workshop, or appear at your conference or seminar, email us for information!

 

Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast - Upcoming shows

The program publishes to this website every Friday morning at 8 a.m. Eastern Time

  • June 6: Barry Jacobs PsyD and Julia Mayer PsyD on their new book, The AARP Caregivers Answer Book
  • June 13: Dr Angela Skrzynski, MD on Sleep Issues as We Age
  • June 20: Carol Orsborn, PhD on her recent book, Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life
  • June 27:  Wendy Green, host of  Boomer Banter podcast and life transition coach.
  • July 4: Encore rebroadcast to be determined

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Jewish Sacred Aging is a forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families. We encourage you to participate in the conversation!

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