Jewish Sacred Aging

06/01/2026

Solo agers must navigate complex financial, medical decisions without a built-in safety net

05/31/2026

Summertime And…We are Living!

Well, Shavuot has come and gone. Likewise, Memorial Day and thus the summer season has slowly begun. The Jewish programming world now subsides as kids pack for camp or summer jobs, people start packing for vacations and, where I live, the annual pilgrimage to the Jersey shore has begun. For years this time of year meant a chance to recharge, relax and reimagine....

Well, Shavuot has come and gone. Likewise, Memorial Day and thus the summer season has slowly begun. The Jewish programming world now subsides as kids pack for camp or summer jobs, people start packing for [Read more...]

05/29/2026

This week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show features Randi Freeman from Hadassah, discussing the organization’s significant contributions in Israel and the U.S.

This week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show features Randi Freeman from Hadassah, discussing the organization’s significant contributions in Israel and the U.S. The conversation focuses on its historical context, medical advancements, and advocacy amid recent societal challenges. The epi...

05/28/2026

The portion Naso highlights the Priestly blessing and raises questions about how individuals can embody blessing in their lives. It emphasizes the importance of community and relationships, suggesting that everyone can be a source of blessing through kindness and compassion.

The portion Naso highlights the Priestly blessing and raises questions about how individuals can embody blessing in their lives. It emphasizes the importance of community and relationships, suggesting that everyone can be a source of blessing through kindness and compassion. Reflecting on personal b...

05/25/2026

Dr. Adam Skrzynski reflects on the powerful influence of Jewish memory and nostalgia on his identity. Growing up in a secular environment, he found connection through familial conversations, history lessons, and klezmer music, particularly inspired by Itzhak Perlman.

Dr. Adam Skrzynski reflects on the powerful influence of Jewish memory and nostalgia on his identity. Growing up in a secular environment, he found connection through familial conversations, history lessons, and klezmer music, particularly inspired by Itzhak Perlman. His performances evoke profound....

05/25/2026

This month's Both Sides Now webinar for older adults, hosted by Rabbi Mark Levin and Rabbi Address, offers a free, open discussion on various issues facing participants. Join us on June 22, 2026, from 4 p.m.-5.30 p.m. US Eastern Time/3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time.

This month's Both Sides Now webinar for older adults, hosted by Rabbi Mark Levin and Rabbi Address, offers a free, open discussion on various issues facing participants. Join us on June 22, 2026, from 4 p.m.-5.30 p.m. US Eastern Time/3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time. To register, email markhowardlevi...

05/24/2026

David Friedman writes that there's a significant difference between meeting physical needs and addressing emotional ones for people with critical illnesses.

Dealing with tragedies, such as critical illnesses, can overwhelm individuals, often leading to depression. David Friedman writes that there's a significant difference between meeting physical needs and addressing emotional ones. Through personal experiences with Alzheimer’s and major surgeries, h...

05/23/2026

Memorial Day 2026: Thank You

This is not a long thought piece. The picture here is from the cemetery at Normandy in France. It is just beyond the beaches of D Day, June 6, 1944. This is a very spiritual location. You turn a corner and enter the cemetery and are faced immediately with thousands of graves. As you walk through, you see how young so many of these soldiers were....

This is not a long thought piece. The picture here is from the cemetery at Normandy in France. It is just beyond the beaches of D Day, June 6, 1944. This is a very spiritual [Read more...]

05/22/2026

An encore presentation from April 2026.

In this episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Dr. Daniel Watter explores changing views on sexuality among older adults, specifically baby boomers. He discusses aging-related changes, societal youth pressures, and the significance of intimacy. The conversation advocates for open dia...

05/21/2026

Shavuot 2026: It Is Time!

As many of you know, Shavuot celebrates the concept of law, Jewish law, and the moral and ethical foundations of our community. Some of us adhere to the Divine Revelation at Sinai and others hold to the belief that Torah was the product of humans, spanning centuries, and must be read through the filter of the social, political, and religious contexts of the times in which they were written....

As many of you know, Shavuot celebrates the concept of law, Jewish law, and the moral and ethical foundations of our community. Some of us adhere to the Divine Revelation at Sinai and others hold [Read more...]