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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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Donald M. Friedman, MD
Health and Wellness Programs

Living a Satisfying Life While Having a Chronic Illness – Part 1

October 28, 2012 Donald Friedman, M.D. 0

Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic disease that is treatable, but not curable, manageable, but not always completely controllable, can be a devastating experience.  There frequently is an immediate sense of being threatened, not only [Read more…]

Rabbi Dayle Friedman
Reflections on Aging

Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast #4: Growing Older: A Sacred Journey: A Conversation with Rabbi Dayle Friedman

July 3, 2012 Webmaster 0

  In the fourth Jewish Sacred Aging podcast, Rabbi Address discusses “Growing Older: A Sacred Journey,” with Rabbi Dayle Friedman, a pioneer in forging a Jewish spiritual response to the challenges and blessings of later [Read more…]

Donald M. Friedman, MD
Care-Giving Concerns

Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast #3: Navigating the Doctor-Patient Relationship, a conversation with Dr. Donald Friedman

June 22, 2012 Webmaster 0

In the third Jewish Sacred Aging podcast, Rabbi Address has a conversation with JSA contributor Dr. Donald Friedman about his journey from medical practitioner to the intersection of spirituality and health that he discusses in [Read more…]

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Health and Wellness Programs

Navigating the Doctor-Patient Relationship

May 28, 2012 Donald Friedman, M.D. 0

A recent issue of Newsweek (April 23&30, 2012) had “The End of the Doctor-Patient Relationship” boldly displayed above the magazine’s logo.  Inside, the featured article was actually entitled, “The Doctor Will See You – If [Read more…]

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Health and Wellness Programs

Empathy: How Does It Help Us Relate To Others and What Is Its Role in Medicine?

November 30, 2010 Donald Friedman, M.D. 0

Empathy is a frequently misunderstood term that refers to one’s ability to understand and identify with another person’s emotional experiences and feelings.  The true empathic individual is aware and accepting of the other person’s thoughts, [Read more…]

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Thought Pieces

Why Listening Is So Important

July 30, 2010 Donald Friedman, M.D. 0

There is a saying about listening that eloquently summarizes the nature of the process. The source of the words is unknown, but the message is universal – “God gave us two ears, but only one [Read more…]

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Health and Wellness Programs

Physician as Wounded Healer – Dr. Donald Friedman, MD

May 1, 2010 Donald Friedman, M.D. 0

The concept of the physician as a wounded healer and how it can positively affect the practice of medicine has been around for a long time.  In Greek mythology. Chiron was the first wounded healer.  [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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