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Songs for Solitude
Three Hebrew language greats offer us very different poetic perspectives on isolation.
Blessing for Bar and Bat Mitzvah Kids Impacted by the Coronavirus
Due to the current pandemic, many young Jewish teens will not come of age surrounded by extended family and friends. This blessing is for you.
Spiritual Well-Being in Times of Crisis
Seven "postures for the spirit" to cultivate peace in difficult moments.
Why Jews Hope to Live ‘Until 120’
This common Jewish expression is as much about living well as living long.
How To Interview Your Elders
Judaism places a high value on passing stories from generation to generation. Here’s how to get the most out of your conversations with your parents and grandparents.
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.
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.
10 Beautiful Menorahs to Brighten Your Hanukkah
Display your holiday candles in style.