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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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Reflections on Aging

Forty-Five Years

October 31, 2021 Mark Pinzur 4

Mark Pinzur reflects on the juxtaposition of his cancer treatment and the High Holy Days. [Read more…]

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New Poetry from David Jackson

October 18, 2021 David E. Jackson 1

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…]

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Charity, Prayer, and Repentance in the Time of Coronavirus

March 26, 2020 Rabbi Phil Cohen 1

Guest contributor Rabbi Phil Cohen discusses how prayer, charity and repentance can help temper the severe decree of coronavirus. [Read more…]

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The Elder’s Unetaneh Tokef

September 24, 2019 Rabbi Susan Elkodsi 2

JSA contributor Rabbi Susan Elkodsi discusses the Unetaneh Tokef prayer and its meaning for contemporary worship. [Read more…]

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Who by Fire … My Yom Kippur Problem

October 4, 2016 Webmaster 0

Editor’s Note: This guest post was contributed by Edmond H. Weiss, Ph.D. Long before the Pharisees began writing about an Olam Haba, an afterlife that is a reward for righteous living, there was a simpler [Read more…]

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Reflections on Aging

Guest Commentary: Thoughts for the High Holy Days

September 13, 2016 Jennifer Bern-Vogel 0

 Editor’s Note: This guest posting is from Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel, Congregation Emanu-El, Redlands, CA. This past summer, I flew back and forth to Iowa three separate times spending several weeks with my 94-year old mother. [Read more…]

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The call of the month of Elul

September 1, 2011 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Shalom. This month is a special one within the Jewish calendar. Elul begins. This is the last month of the Jewish year and in it, we are asked to slowly prepare our souls for the [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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