Podcasts Jewish Sacred Aging

Rabbi Richard Address and Shel Israel explore the intersection of aging and technology, discussing how older adults are adapting to technological advancements, the impact of the pandemic on technology adoption, and the future of robotics and artificial intelligence in caregiving. They emphasize the importance of choice in utilizing technology for enhancing life and community, while also addressing concerns about privacy and the moral implications of technological advancements. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 12/27/2024: Author Shel Israel discusses the intersection of aging and technology appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

This week, Rabbi Address speaks with journalist Liz Seegert about the multifaceted issues surrounding aging, public health, and the challenges faced by older adults today. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 12/20/2024: Liz Seegert, journalist specializing in issues related to aging appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address engages with Professor Arnold Eisen, discussing his book, Seeking the Hiding God. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 12/13/2024: Arnold Eisen, author of “Seeking the Hiding God” appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D., discusses volume two of his planned three-volume memoir, Portrait of a Reform Rabbi. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 12/6/2024: Rabbi Lance Sussman on volume two of his book series, “Portrait of a Reform Rabbi” appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

This week, Chaplain Barry Pitegoff and Missy Stolfi from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention discuss an upcoming webinar for suicide survivors taking place Sunday 11/24. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 11/22/2024: Navigating Suicide Awareness in the Jewish Community appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Lara Moretti, director of family support services for the Gift of Life organ donation program, discusses the critical importance of organ donation. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 11/15/2024: The Vital Importance of Organ Donation, with Lara Moretti from the Gift of Life program appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Discover how the American Society on Aging champions seniors and the professionals who serve them. Join the discussion and be inspired! [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 11/8/2024: American Society on Aging’s Jen Rivera on advocating for aging Americans appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, attorney and author Norman Shabel discusses his latest book, Four Women. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 11/1/2024: Norman Shabel, attorney and author of “Four Women,” a crime mystery. appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Richard Address speaks with Dr. Barry Jacobs about the growing challenges of caregiving in an aging society. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 10/25/2024: Barry Jacobs on Multi-Generational Caregiving appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this episode, Rabbi Richard Address speaks with elder care attorney Shannon Miller about the alarming rise of scams targeting older adults [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 10/18/2024: Elder Law Attorney Shannon Miller on Scams and Frauds Targeting Seniors appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this commentary, Rabbi Richard Address discusses the themes of the High Holidays and shares insights on aging and spirituality. He explores the concepts of acceptance and surrender, holding on and letting go, and the power of choice in shaping our lives. Rabbi Address emphasizes the importance of community and face-to-face interactions as we age and highlights the significance of the sacred and divine in our lives. He concludes with a prayer for peace and well-being in the year ahead. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 10/4-10/11/2024: High Holy Days Message from Rabbi Address appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Rabbi Richard Address engages with Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro to explore the profound impact of sacred music in Jewish tradition, particularly during the High Holidays. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 9/27/2024: High Holy Days Music with Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this week's Seekers of Meaning episode, Alden Solovy discusses his book, "Enter These Gates," inspired by the October 7, 2023, Hamas assault. He shares poems reflecting themes of history, memory, and mortality. The book features more than100 new poems and meditations for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 9/20/2024: Poet Alden Solovy discusses his latest book, “Enter These Gates” appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Rabbi Jill Maderer and Rabbi Jack Paskoff reflect on the meaning of the High Holidays this year in the wake of the October 7 Hamas massacre of 1,200 Israelis and as antisemitism surges in the United States and around the world. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 9/13/2024: Rabbis Reflect on The High Holidays appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz discusses his latest book, 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 9/6/2024: Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz Discusses His New Book of 45 Great Philosophers appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Shulamit Sofia, a modern elder with many decades of therapeutic experience in supporting others discusses her new book, From Oy to Joy: A Soul Journey to Making the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 8/9/2024: Shulamit Sofia, author of “From Oy to Joy” appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Dr. Jonathan Branfman, post-doctoral fellow at the Taube Center for Jewish Studies, Stanford University, discusses his book, Millennial Jewish Stars: Navigating Racial Antisemitism, Masculinity, & White Supremacy. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 8/2/2024: Prof. Jonathan Branfman’s Book, “Millennial Jewish Stars” About Racism and Antisemitism appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses Ematai.org, a web resource providing guidance from a Jewish perspective for issues of healthcare and end-of-life decision-making. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 7/26/2024: Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses Ematai.org, elder and end of life healthcare guidance resource appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address chats with Kim Passy Yoseph of the Interact Dual Narrative Education Center, and Emili Ghraiyib of MEDJI Tours, joint Palestinian-Israel tours of cultural highlights in the Middle East, along with Catherine Fischer, principal of the synagogue consultancy Sacred-Practice.com, who has been involved in bringing participants to the programs. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 7/19/2024: A Bridge-building educational and tourism effort between Israelis and Palestinians appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Elissa Strauss discusses her new book, "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others." [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 7/12/2024: Elissa Strauss, author of “When You Care,” book about caregiving appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.