Loneliness, The Power of Friendship
One of the most frightening realities of our own aging is the gnawing truth that, as we age, our circle of close friends and secondary relationships begins to …
The Risk to Grow
A new year is born and with it so many hopes and dreams. So many resolutions, made as the clock struck midnight, are probably on their way to be delayed. Yet, …
Around The Table of Diversity, Acceptance and Love
We are just done with THE American holiday, Thanksgiving. Common to all aspects of beliefs and practices, it remains so “American”. This year, as a …
Mental Illness, Faith and Reducing the Stigma
One of the most interesting and challenging issues facing communities of faith is the growing awareness, as Boomers age out, that mental illness and the issues …
Ability Over Disability
Recently there has been a growing amount of interest in issues related to age-related disabilities. My work with Jewish Sacred Aging has begun to look at some …
December, And The Living May Be Challenging!
December can be a month filled with joys and challenges. It is almost impossible to turn on the TV now without scenes of happy families gathering around a well …
Health As A Divine Command
There is a story told in the Jewish tradition of Rabbi Hillel. One day, as the story goes, he was walking from his studies when he was approached by students …
The Struggle to Return to Health
Lesson Learned from Not Inheriting the Patience Gene Two months into re-hab! An unplanned surgery to repair knee tendons ripped while chasing grandchildren! …
Mental Health and The Impact on Families
Over the past few years, as I have traveled to congregations for my Jewish Sacred Aging workshops, the issue of mental health has emerged as a very present …
The Costs of Aging on Boomers
The New Social Justice Agenda The statistics are staggering. We are facing a crises of major proportions and no one seems to be able to organize a response. I …