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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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Living Longer-Living Better

Seeing Life Through Rose Colored Glasses

June 14, 2021 Carole Leskin 6

Carole Leskin is reminded of some simple pleasures of life. [Read more…]

Carole Leskin Photo/Used by permission.
Carole's Corner

Some Things Never Change — It’s Nice To Know

June 6, 2019 Carole Leskin 1

Carole Leskin reflects on the happiness of blowing bubbles. [Read more…]

Reflections on Aging

‘Gerotranscendence’ makes aging a positive again

December 18, 2017 Marc Blesoff 4

“Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” Ingrid Bergman “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should [Read more…]

D'vrei Torah

Pursuing Happiness

October 24, 2013 Rabbi Lynnda Targan 0

Editor’s Note: Jewish Sacred Aging welcomes a new contributor, Rabbi Lynnda Targan. You can learn more about her at her website. The Declaration of Independence calls the “pursuit of happiness” one of its inalienable rights, [Read more…]

D'vrei Torah

Transitions and Meaning

October 3, 2013 Rabbi Richard Address 2

I recently was honored to do a workshop for a synagogue in Chicago (Sukkat Shalom). They were developing a program focusing on baby boomers and aging. In a break-out session the subject again turned to [Read more…]

Rabbi Address' Monthly Message

Summertime … Are we happy yet?

July 2, 2013 Rabbi Richard Address 0

A few columns ago we looked at some of the studies that have been created to study the issue of happiness. The Harvard longitudinal study mentioned that as this class of Harvard students aged, their [Read more…]

Rabbi Address' Monthly Message

Rabbi Address’s monthly message: No Regrets!

June 2, 2013 Rabbi Richard Address 0

I recently had a chance to spend some time with two women who had been taken to the hospital. Both women, in their 80’s, had survived the random challenges of life; from life threatening illness [Read more…]

Rabbi Address' Monthly Message

Rabbi Address’ Monthly Message: Happiness is just a thing called ….. !!

May 3, 2013 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Spring has, we hope, sprung here in the Philadelphia area. Trees are budding, we get to see the sun, the days get longer and the Phillies are loosing.We emerge from the long cold, gray winter. [Read more…]

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D'vrei Torah

Gently into that Good Night

February 20, 2012 Rabbi Jonathan Kendall 0

I have never thought much about the end of life. I once knew a psychotherapist who would not discuss the subject, its power so frightening that she decompensated when anyone brushed against mortality. My philosophy [Read more…]

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D'vrei Torah

Whistle a happy tune…

March 4, 2011 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Remember The King and I? It was Anna’s song in which she gave us the psycho-spiritual insight that whenever we feel afraid the best thing to do is just whistle a happy tune. This was [Read more…]

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Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast - Upcoming shows

The program publishes to this website every Friday morning at 8 a.m. Eastern Time

December 1: Andrew Goretsky and Randi Boyette from ADL and Rabbi Stacy Rigler of Reform Jewish Educators on Preparing our youth for the current challenges of high school and college campus life

December 8: Rabbi Cantor Judith Greenfeld on "concierge rabbinate"

December 15: Rabbi Gary Glickstein of the National Association of Retired Reform Rabbis, on the challenges of retirement

December 22: Encore of December 1 podcast with ADL and ARJE

December 29: Encore of Dr. Lisa Grant and Cantor Lisa Segal  from Aug 4, on their new book "The Year of Mourning: A Jewish Journey"

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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 ***

Dec. 2: Kol Ami Cherry Hill, NJ

Temple Aaron, Trinidad, CO

Dec. 4: Ben Zakai Institute

Dec. 6: Kol Ami, Cherry Hill, NJ

Dec. 7: Judea Reform Temple. Durham, NC

Dec. 11: Ben Zakai Institute

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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