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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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Seekers of Meaning-JSA Podcast

Israela Meyerstein, social worker, discusses her book, “Bridge to Healing; Finding Strength to Cope with Illness,” on Seekers of Meaning Podcast

December 6, 2019 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Israela Meyerstein, a Baltimore-based social worker, discusses her book, Bridge to Healing; Finding Strength to Cope with Illness, on this week’s Seekers of Meaning Podcast. [Read more…]

Carole's Corner

2018 – My Soul Full Year 

December 19, 2018 Carole Leskin 4

JSA contributing writer Carole Leskin reflects on the souls who nourished and protected her this year. [Read more…]

Carole Leskin Photo/Used by permission.
Reflections on Aging

The Search

May 6, 2018 Carole Leskin 1

It had to be perfect. Just the right color. Ruby red. Just the right shape. Easily visible from the air. It had to reflect the light and glisten in the sun. It had to say [Read more…]

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Carole's Corner

A Soul-Full Family Thanksgiving

December 13, 2016 Carole Leskin 0

This is how I imagined it. Once Upon a Time, long, long ago, before even existence existed, there was nothing but Darkness. A color so black that it has never been seen again. And there [Read more…]

Photo Composition adapted from "Bella Bella Hospital 3" by Sara Star NS, via Flickr.com Creative Commons License
Reflections on Aging

A Health Crisis Changes Everything

June 7, 2016 Rabbi Mark Levin 0

Editor’s Note: This contribution from Rabbi Mark Levin was previously published on his Facebook page in 2014. I learned recently how disorienting it can be to have the life of the person on whom I [Read more…]

Carole's Corner

Taking the “Lone” out of Lonely

April 27, 2016 Carole Leskin 3

  The dictionary defines “lonely” as: without company; cut off from others; solitary; and sad from being alone. What loneliness does not mean is weak, boring, painfully shy, without accomplishment, or unable to make commitments. [Read more…]

Carole's Corner

Where Is The Welcome Mat?

February 21, 2016 Carole Leskin 3

  [dropcap]A[/dropcap] few days ago I went to my local big box home improvement store to buy a new welcome mat. My old one had worn out its welcome and the snow storm had delivered [Read more…]

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Carole's Corner

Table for Two

January 27, 2016 Carole Leskin 1

Editor’s Note:  This guest post is contributed by Carole Leskin. For the last few years, Tuesday has been my favorite day of the week. I wake up early, shower, dress and rush off to the [Read more…]

Talmud Torah

Illness and Death – Jewish Decision Trees – Rosh Hashana sermon by Rabbi Stephen Roberts

September 24, 2015 Webmaster 0

Editor’s Note: This sermon was delivered by Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts at Temple of the High Country, Boone, NC, on Rosh Hashana morning. My father, of blessed memory, was a highly educated physician. He wrote [Read more…]

Care-Giving Concerns

Rabbi Address quoted in Baltimore Jewish Times article, “In Sickness and In Health”

March 21, 2014 Webmaster 0

Rabbi Address is quoted in the March 20, 2014 article, “In Sickness and In Health,” in the Baltimore Jewish Times, about the challenges that spouses face when they become care-givers for partners who have suffered [Read more…]

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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 ***

January 5: Judea Reform Durham, NC

January 6: Keneseth Israel, Allentown, PA

January 7: Kol AMi, Cherry Hill, NJ

January 10, 17, 24: Emanue-el, Redlands, CA

January 11, 18,25: Melton Adult Education

January 16, 23, 30: Arizona State University

January 18: Univ. of Pennsylvania

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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