Reflections on Aging
When One is Almost 90
JSA Contributor Lee Richmond discusses new approaches to emotional well-being for people approaching their nineties. [Read more…]
depression
Reflections on Aging
My 20th ‘Stroke-iversary’
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…]
Reflections on Aging
The Growing Epidemic of Suicide in America
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…]
Baby Boomer Bubbe
S-U-I-C-I-D-E … Why?
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
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…]