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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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D'vrei Torah

And we begin again | Bereshit

October 20, 2022 Rabbi Richard Address 2

Rabbi Address provides insight into the opening chapter of Bereshit, the first book of the Torah. [Read more…]

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There are NO “Difficult Passages” in the Torah

August 1, 2022 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 1

At a certain moment in the book of Genesis, a powerful demon in a fit of pique destroys all of Creation, killing every man woman and child save for one family. No, wait. That’s God. [Read more…]

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Dayenu and the Holiday of Shavuot

June 3, 2022 Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss 0

Whether or not you go to synagogue next Sunday and Monday to celebrate Shavuot with a community, Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss suggests spending some time reflecting on God’s presence in your life and how it shapes and directs your moral, ethical, religious, and spiritual behavior. [Read more…]

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Guest D’var Torah Parsha Naso, 11 Sivan 5781: “You” Can Be A Plural

May 19, 2021 Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC 0

No matter how self-centered we try to be, we represent a community, says Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, in this d’var Torah on Parsha Naso. [Read more…]

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D'vrei Torah

Lives did not add as integers. They added as infinities.

May 4, 2021 Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC 1

Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, explores the afterthought meaning that emerges from a reading of this week’s double Torah portion. [Read more…]

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The Other Ten Commandments

March 9, 2021 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 1

Rabbi Edmond Weiss discusses the Ten Commandments. [Read more…]

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How Far Can Interpretation Go?

October 25, 2020 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 0

New JSA Contributor Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., describes the different ways to approach Torah interpretation. [Read more…]

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Rabbi Address’ article, “Sacred Lessons on Getting Older,” published on MyJewishLearning.com

January 8, 2020 Webmaster 0

“Sacred Lessons on Getting Older,” an article by Rabbi Address, was published on MyJewishLearning.com. In the piece, Rabbi Address looks at what some key Torah passages can teach us about aging as a spiritual practice. [Read more…]

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D’var Torah: The challenge is to seize moments of change

November 7, 2019 Rabbi Richard Address 0

The challenge embodied in this week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha, is to have the faith in one’s self to be able to move forward in life, for we are part of a religious tradition that sees life as a continuing unfolding of the possible, Rabbi Address writes. [Read more…]

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Finding Relevance

August 18, 2014 Rabbi David Levin 0

Robin Williams’ untimely passing touched the hearts of many of us.  He touched our hearts because we had a personal connection.  His gifts of comedy and acting his brilliant artistry found a way into each [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 ***

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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