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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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Reflections on Aging

Prayer and Ritual — A Remedy for Depression and Anxiety

January 25, 2023 Scott Kushner 4

Scott Kushner writes about his journey from pharmacological solutions to his depression and anxiety to using a cognitive and meditative approach. [Read more…]

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D'vrei Torah

Why Do We Exist?

November 22, 2022 Rabbi Stacey Rigler 0

In this d’var Torah, Rabbi Stacy Rigler discusses how people may feel alone, unheard, and unnoticed. [Read more…]

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Reflections on Aging

When One is Almost 90

August 1, 2022 Lee Richmond 0

JSA Contributor Lee Richmond discusses new approaches to emotional well-being for people approaching their nineties. [Read more…]

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Reflections on Aging

My 20th ‘Stroke-iversary’

January 16, 2022 Rabbi Sandra Cohen 4

Rabbi Sandra Cohen reflects on her 20th “stroke-iversary” — the 20th anniversary of a near-fatal stroke, and how gratitude plays a role in her life since that day. [Read more…]

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Reflections on Aging

The Growing Epidemic of Suicide in America

February 20, 2020 Rabbi Daniel Syme 2

New contributor Rabbi Daniel Syme calls for increased attention to the growing suicide epidemic in America, particularly among baby boomers and the newly old. [Read more…]

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S-U-I-C-I-D-E … Why?

June 18, 2018 Sandra Taradash 0

In this month’s commentary, Sandy Taradash scrutinizes suicide, in the wake of two high-profile celebrity deaths. [Read more…]

D'vrei Torah

Refuat HaNefesh, Sermon for Rosh Hashana 5775

September 29, 2014 Rabbi Gary Bretton-Granatoor 2

A Sermon by Rabbi Gary M. Bretton-Granatoor Vice President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism Congregation Shirat HaYam, Nantucket “…I have set before you life or death, blessing or curse; choose life, therefore, that [Read more…]

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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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