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Jewish Sacred Aging

Jewish Sacred Aging

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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Organization Programs for Boomers

2023 JDAIM Guide Available – Other Disability Resources

December 22, 2022 Webmaster 0

Editor’s Note: This is a message from Shelly Christensen MA, FAAIDD, Senior Director of Faith Inclusion and Belonging, RespectAbility, a recent guest on the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast.  As a co-founder and resource [Read more…]

Seekers of Meaning-JSA Podcast

Shelly Christensen discusses Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month on the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast

February 3, 2017 Webmaster 1

On this edition of the Jewish Sacred Aging podcast, Shelly Christensen discusses Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Shelly Christensen, MA, literally wrote the book on inclusion of people with disabilities, the Jewish Community [Read more…]

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Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month: Lessons Learned from the Sandwich Generation

January 30, 2017 Shelly Christensen 1

February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. Shelly Christensen, MA literally wrote the book on inclusion of people with disabilities, the Jewish Community Guide to Inclusion of People with Disabilities. In this guest post, she describes advocacy for people with disabilities. [Read more…]

Carole's Corner

I Wish I Was The Way I Was

May 22, 2016 Carole Leskin 11

A few weeks ago I drove my friend to our local movie theater. She has mobility problems and uses a cane so I often drive. That way, if we do not find a handicapped parking [Read more…]

Rabbi Edythe Mencher of the Disabilities Inclusion Learning Center
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JSA Podcast 5/13/2016: Rabbi Edythe Mencher, Disabilities Inclusion Learning Center

May 13, 2016 Webmaster 4

In this week’s Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast, Rabbi Address goes on location at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City to interview a long-time colleague, Rabbi Edythe Mencher, who coordinates the Union [Read more…]

Talmud Torah

Some thoughts on age acquired disabilities from Matan Koch

March 10, 2016 Webmaster 6

Editor’s Note: Matan A. Koch is a speaker, educator, and consultant, sharing ideas and strategies to promote the universal inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. His lifelong history of disability advocacy [Read more…]

A terebinth of Mamre.
Reflections on Aging

“If It Please You, Do Not Go Past Your Servant…”

October 30, 2015 Rabbi Cary Kozberg 1

Rabbinic lore teaches that every person who was present at the revelation at Sinai heard the Divine Voice according to his/her specific abilities. It is at the root of the belief that worship experiences can [Read more…]

The jigsaw puzzle motif displayed on the Autism Awareness ribbon.
Care-Giving Concerns

Guest Post from Eric Newman: Parenting A Special Needs Young Adult

October 6, 2014 Webmaster 0

I love the question “What is it like to be the parent of a special needs young adult?”  Hmm?  I remember the question “What is it like to be the parent of a special needs [Read more…]

About Jewish Sacred Aging

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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Rabbi Address’ Upcoming Speaking Appearances

*** All sessions are on Zoom or other virtual platforms unless specified ***

Feb. 1: Melton Adult School, Beth Shalom: Rockland County, NY

Feb 2: Judea Reform. Durham, NC

Feb 2, 4: Kol Ami, Cherry Hill, NJ

Feb .20, 26, 27: Arizona State Univ.

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!

 

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