Reflections on Aging
My 20th ‘Stroke-iversary’
Rabbi Sandra Cohen reflects on her 20th “stroke-iversary” — the 20th anniversary of a near-fatal stroke, and how gratitude plays a role in her life since that day. [Read more…]
loss
Seekers of Meaning-JSA Podcast
Seekers of Meaning 12/10/2021: Rabbi Richard Agler on Life-Changing Loss and his book, “The Tragedy Test”
On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Richard Agler discusses experiencing the life-changing loss of his daughter’s death, and his book, The Tragedy Test: Making Sense of Life-changing Loss: A Rabbi’s Journey. [Read more…]
Kol Bo
New Poetry from David Jackson
With this post, we inaugurate “Kol Bo,” a new section on JewishSacredAging.com devoted to written contributions of poetry and essays from our community that don’t fit under the headings of our other areas of practice. [Read more…]
Kol Bo
New Poetry from Bruce Black
With this post, we inaugurate “Kol Bo,” a new section on JewishSacredAging.com devoted to written contributions of poetry and essays from our community that don’t fit under the headings of our other areas of practice. [Read more…]
Reflections on Aging
Love and Loss in the Time of COVID
Rabbi Vicki Axe describes the experience of being caregiver to her husband Harold and coping with loss and mourning during the pandemic. [Read more…]
Blog
Guest Blog Post: Synagogue Friends
Sharon Siegel reflects on this season of continuing losses of loved ones and the memories and connections they represent. [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
Guest D’var Haftorah: Book of Kings
Rabbi Susan Elkodsi discusses the lesson of this week’s Haftorah from the Book of Kings. [Read more…]
Seekers of Meaning-JSA Podcast
Rick Light, author of the novel of self-discovery, “Sebastian,” discusses his book on the Seekers of Meaning Podcast
This week, author Rick Light discusses Sebastian, his novel that he describes as a personal account of “life, learning, spiritual awakening, and ultimately facing life’s biggest questions.” [Read more…]
Carole's Corner
When the Garden is What Remains
JSA Contributor Carole Leskin reflects on friendship, companionship, and loss. [Read more…]
Blog
On the Fifth Night Of Chanukah…Our Dog Died
Behold our menorah from the sixth day of Chanukah. Behold the third candle: snuffed way sooner than the others. At this season commemorating miracles, God performed another one. The shrunken candle spoke to me of [Read more…]