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Naming Noah
Noah's father saw in him the possibility for greatness -- something parents experience even today.
Hasidic Wisdom on Overcoming Obstacles
The key to overcoming obstacles in life is not to meet them with force.
The Obligation to Continue Torah Study in Old Age
Judaism not only demands lifelong learning, but promises that greater life experience will lead to a deeper understanding of what is learned.
6 Essential Reads on Judaism and Aging
These books offer Jewish lessons on fostering sacred connections, growing in spirituality, creating a legacy as we age.
What the Disability Community Can Teach Us All About Getting Older
Declining health need not mean physical or social isolation, a rabbi and disability activist explains.
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
Is the Torah a Patriarchal Text?
My mind and heart raced. I had never noticed gender disparity in something as simple as household chores. What else had I missed?
Shifting Boundaries
The default on membership bills should not be an assumption of heteronormativity, or that every spouse in a family wants to join gender-specific clubs.
Boy Connects Pennsylvania with Uganda
Inspired by need and connection, bar mitzvah boy reaches across the globe.
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
With more gays and lesbians starting families, same-sex Jewish couples are faced with myriad challenges.