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The New Normal
Guest contributor Gillian Burkett wonders if our values will change when the pandemic lockdown ends. [Read more…]
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Reflections on Aging
The Gift of Memory: Remembering Jenni
Cantor Rhoda Harrison, Ph.D., from Congregation M’kor Shalom in Cherry Hill, NJ, recalls a childhood friend who died much too early, and the continuing gift her memory provides. [Read more…]
Reflections on Aging
A Prayer For Making New Friends Upon Moving Into a Retirement Community
Rabbi Janet Madden, a certified Jewish Spiritual Director, shares a prayer for people starting a new life chapter in a retirement community. [Read more…]
Reflections on Aging
For the Four Boys from Brooklyn on Memorial Day
Four Men. Boys from Brooklyn. Poor. Smart. Always causing trouble…but managing to get out of it. Best Friends. Brothers, really. Remained close all of their lives. But World War 11 changed that. Nate and Jack [Read more…]
Carole's Corner
Apple Sauce in the Meatloaf
I did not expect to hear any laughter Sunday, Aug. 27. My mood was somber as I got into my car early that morning. I drove to a nearby parking lot where I would meet [Read more…]
Carole's Corner
The Friendship Test
One of the most memorable and influential people in my life was Mrs. Raboy. She was my second grade teacher. Unlike most of the other teachers at SC Elementary School she was not warm or [Read more…]
Carole's Corner
The Gift
It wasn’t something I needed or wanted. Not something I secretly admired. It did not come wrapped in pretty paper. And it was not tied with a lovely bow. It was, in fact, rather ugly. [Read more…]
Reflections on Aging
Guest Post: How to Grow Old With Gusto
Editor’s Note: Gail Zugerman, author of this contribution to JSA, is founder of GRF Marketing, Ltd., based in Chicago since 1983, has provided marketing strategy consulting through the use of qualitative research for clients throughout [Read more…]