A regular column by Sandy Taradash
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Who Would Have Thought?
JSA contributor Sandy Taradash wonders why the whole Jewish community isn’t on the same page about the October 7 Hamas massacres. [Read more…]
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My Words…What can We Do to Help?
As a survivor of a fatal car accident that killed my parents, I can feel the pain of being helpless in time of trauma while I laid in the street unable to move or assist [Read more…]
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Traditions are So Important this Time of Year: And Why Jews May Not Like Camping
For the new year, Sandy Taradash looks at the importance of Jewish traditions, including a Jewish aversion to camping. [Read more…]
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Hula and Hora? Tzedaka and Aloha?
In the wake of the devastating fires that ravaged Maui, Sandy Taradash compares Jewish and Hawaiian culture of caring and compassion. [Read more…]
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When the Going Gets Tough…A Dinner Party Discussion
Sandy Taradash writes about the life changes among friends discussed at a dinner party. [Read more…]
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Our Family Tree of Life: Transgenerational Trauma and Legacy
Sandy Taradash links the traumatic experiences of generations with the dreams and fears of those who come after. [Read more…]
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Choices that Bring Unexpected Losses
Sandy Taradash writes about decisions past and that glance in the rearview mirror. [Read more…]
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Dr. Seuss Said: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
I am a fan of stories: Books, movies, TV, theater, and yours. I believe we all have a story to tell that is unique, very personal, belonging to you as a one-of-a-kind individual in this [Read more…]
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Where Have All the Jewish Mothers Gone?
Jewish Sacred Aging contributing writer Sandy Taradash writes about the importance of the Jewish mother. [Read more…]
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A Young Adult’s Impressions of Poland
Sandy Taradash’s granddaughter Kami Rosenblatt writes about her trip to Jewish sites in Poland. [Read more…]