D'vrei Torah
Lives did not add as integers. They added as infinities.
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
Rabbi Edmond Weiss discusses the Ten Commandments. [Read more…]
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How Far Can Interpretation Go?
New JSA Contributor Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., describes the different ways to approach Torah interpretation. [Read more…]
JSA in the News
Rabbi Address’ article, “Sacred Lessons on Getting Older,” published on MyJewishLearning.com
“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…]
D'vrei Torah
D’var Torah: The challenge is to seize moments of change
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…]
D'vrei Torah
Finding Relevance
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…]
Jewish Baby Boomers
Spiritual Director Rabbi Sue Elwell is second guest with Rabbi Address on “Conversations” TV show
Jewish Sacred Aging Television’s new show, Conversations, features Rabbi Richard Address and guests discussing topics relevant to Baby Boomers coping with spiritual questions and issues of aging. In this episode, Rabbi Address chats with Rabbi [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
The Next Transition!
As I write this, I am waiting. Waiting for the next phase of life. My daughter is due to give birth now! So, each day we sit and work and wait for the call that [Read more…]