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Rabbi Dayle Friedman: ‘We Are Missing Both Opportunities and Needs’
An expert on Judaism and aging discusses what the Jewish community gets right and wrong about late life, the importance of intergenerational relationships, and how to approach aging as a spiritual practice.
Abraham Joshua Heschel: ‘Every Moment Is an Opportunity for Greatness’
The great rabbi decried the antipathy for old age and the trivialization of retirement. He urged America to do better.
7 Jewish Programming Innovations — for (and by) Seniors
With LGBTQ chaplains, Jewish camping opportunities for grandparents and synagogue-based senior ‘villages,’ the community is welcoming a new generation of older adults.
Sacred Lessons on Getting Older
From ‘go forth’ to ‘choose life’, what these Torah passages can teach us about aging as a spiritual practice
Why Some Senior Citizens Have a Second Bar Mitzvah
Often held at age 83, the rite is tantamount to a renewal of vows.
The Possibilities — and the Rigors — of Old Age
Our tradition holds space for self-actualization in late life without sugarcoating our inevitable decline. Both are sacred.
Love Lessons from Lecha Dodi
The mystical poem sung during Kabbalat Shabbat services is a model for our relationship with God -- and with each other.
10 Beautiful Menorahs to Brighten Your Hanukkah
Display your holiday candles in style.