Essays, articles, and poems contributed by our community
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Kaddish prayer…
Rabbi Laurie Kurs, BCC, discusses the role of the Kaddish prayer in our personal reflections about our departed loved ones. [Read more…]
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Be the Youngest Person in the Room (Even When You’re Among the Oldest)
Larry Rosenberg offers tips to help seniors to feel and act young. [Read more…]
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Overcoming Advanced Aging’s Crises: Be Constructive, Creative, & Conscious
JSA contributor Larry Rosenberg suggests a creative approach to the crises of advanced aging. [Read more…]
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Holy Bat Mitzvah
Chaplain Cindy Tanz recalls her adult bat mitzvah on its first year anniversary. [Read more…]
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The Carpe Diem Way of Life – To Invigorate Your Act 3
For people in the Baby Boomer generation who want to live a vibrant, full and profound life, I recommend grasping the meaning of a Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) approach to living each day – [Read more…]
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Guest Contributor Richard Conradi: Half of all adults fail to discuss end-of-life wishes
Note from Rabbi Address: This resource was originally shared with us in 2017. Because of the importance of this information and resource, we’re bumping it up as a new publication under our Kol Bo category. [Read more…]
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Death and Sorting
Rabbi Sandra Cohen writes about the logistics surrounding a family death. [Read more…]
Health and Wellness Programs
Nine Things You Need to Know About BRCA Genetic Mutations
JSA contributor Jane Herman writers about hereditary breast cancer and the importance of genetic screening. [Read more…]
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Living Arrangements at End-of-Life
Chaplain Laurie Kurs writes about some considerations for seniors facing decisions about living arrangements in their later years. [Read more…]
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Wrestling with the Flow
Chaplain Cindy Tanz writes about her experience with hospice chaplaincy. [Read more…]