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Living Longer, Living Better: The miracle of choice

December 18, 2022 Rabbi Richard Address 1

Rabbi Address writes about the choices we can make as we plan our later lives. [Read more…]

Sandy Taradash's family is well-prepared for years when Thanksgiving and Hanukkah collide.
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‘Tis the Season … A Poem for Thanksgivukkah

November 22, 2021 Sandra Taradash 1

Sandy Taradash offers a poem in honor of the intersection of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah this year. [Read more…]

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The True Miracle of Chanukah

December 13, 2020 Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss 0

Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss describes the revolt of the Maccabees, which forms the basis for our modern observance of Chanukah. [Read more…]

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Chanukah Gifts Don’t Always Come Wrapped Neatly with a Bow

December 6, 2020 Sandra Taradash 0

Sandy Taradash reflects on how different Hanukkah will be this year. [Read more…]

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Mr. Rogers’ Wishes for Chanukah and 2020

December 9, 2019 Sandra Taradash 2

Seeing the Tom Hanks movie about Fred Rogers makes Sandy Taradash reflect on how we might all be kinder to each other. [Read more…]

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A Ritual to Mark the End of Hanukkah, from Rabbi Susan Elkodsi

December 12, 2018 Webmaster 0

Rabbi Susan Elkodsi of the Malverne Jewish Center in Malverne, NY contributes a ritual to mark the end of Hanukkah, much as the Havdalah service marks the end of Shabbat.    

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The Special Hanukkah Candle

December 15, 2017 Carole Leskin 6

It was the first night of Hanukkah. I had taken out my Menorah the day before. It’s a simple brass menorah, given to me as a gift from a friend who brought it back from [Read more…]

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Year End Sales!

December 20, 2016 Sandra Taradash 0

Ok, so I have nothing to sell to you today but I just wanted to get your attention! It’s that time of year where we are bombarded with TV ads, snail mail flyers, email specials [Read more…]

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And We Thought It Was the Chanukah/Christmas Dilemma!!

November 19, 2013 Sandra Taradash 0

Thanksgivukkah, Menurkey, Turkukkah, Thankschanukahgiving— Who Knew?   My almost 10 year old granddaughter is so confused! Her birthday is on Thanksgiving and she’s so worried she’s going to lose out, “Do I get birthday presents [Read more…]

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Lighting the Lights of Our Souls

December 12, 2011 Rabbi Richard Address 0

This month, as many of you know, brings Hannukah. It is a curious and problematic festival that, while minor in the grand scheme of Jewish calendar festivals, has become “major” here in the USA. The [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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