For some reason, in recent months there has been a rise of articles detailing the fact that Boomers are now a major factor in the decline of our economic well being.
Rabbi Richard F. Address, D. Min.
We have the “chutzpah” to be living longer and will be tapping into Social Security and Medicare at an alarming rate. Of course, the government and politicians love to talk about “doing something”, but no one seems to have the courage to address the issue head on. Read more
Craig Taubman, a dynamic Jewish singer-songwriter best known for his collaboration with Rabbi David Wolpe in the creation of the Friday Night Live Shabbat service at Temple Sinai in Los Angeles, has again launched his “Jewels of Elul” meditational web offering.
Craig Taubman
According to Craig,
“There is a great Jewish tradition to dedicate the 29 days in the month of Elul to study and prepare for the coming high holy days. The time is supposed to challenge us to use each day as an opportunity for growth and discovery. While conceptually the notion is noble, it was clear that acting on it was a bit more challenging. Enter . . . Jewels of Elul. For the past seven years I have collected short stories, anecdotes and introspections from some fascinating people.”
To participate, you can sign up to receive a Jewel a Day via email.
Rabbi Jonathan P. Kendall
I attended the funeral last month for a woman my age. This, alone, has a way of bringing one’s own mortality into sharp focus. Still, circumstances were decidedly different. This individual, the sister of a member, was developmentally challenged. Chronologically, she was sixty-five. Intellectually and emotionally, she was pegged at between 4 and 5.
Remember the “generation gap”? If I remember, we were a big part of that in the 60′s and 70′s. Time moves on, as they say, and it seems that we are part of another generation gap that may present us with some interesting opportunities and challenges. Certainly, within a Jewish values context, there is a lot to consider.
Rabbi Richard F. Address, D. Min.
June 2012 is kind of a special month. No, not for Father’s Day or Graduations; but for a special anniversary.
Rabbi Richard F. Address, D. Min.
It seems that forty years ago (June 2 to be exact) I was ordained at the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. And yes, I am a little taken by the fact that it has been forty years. Read more
Who among us is not familiar with the faith-filled words of Job who, in the midst of crushing despair and loss, utters the famous line, “The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away; blessed be the Name of the Lord?”
There is a tradition with Judaism that the time between Pesach and Shavuot is spent studying the collection of sayings called Pirke Avot (Sayings of the Fathers).
Rabbi Richard F. Address, D. Min.
This collection of sayings is part of our Mishnah and dates from around the year 2d century of the common era. Many young people in Confirmation class study this as part of their pre-Confirmation studies. Read more
Happy Passover.
It is that time again. Families are gathering and the stories will flow as we sit around the seder table.
We are all part of a generation that seeks to find answers to healthy living in the hope of extending an active and involved life.
Rabbi Richard F. Address, D. Min.
I’m happy to say that the role of religious and spiritual practice in healthy aging is gaining momentum.
A recent article and a new book give more evidence that spirituality really does help us feel better longer.
I have never thought much about the end of life. I once knew a psychotherapist who would not discuss the subject, its power so frightening that she decompensated when anyone brushed against mortality. My philosophy has been – at least up until now – not to worry. It’s going to happen.
