How to Tackle Too Much Stuff – A Jewish Approach to Decluttering
How to Tackle Too Much Stuff – A Jewish Approach to DeclutteringRabbi Barbara Aiello “Can I help you with that?” The question came from the UPS driver who had just delivered a package to Jeanette’s next door neighbor. Jeanette offered a grateful smile and let the...
The Explosion of Antisemitism Compels Us Jews to Own Our Identity
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Teach Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello It started with pennies but at first my dear friend’s teenage daughter didn’t take it seriously. After all, the boy who was throwing pennies at her couldn’t even get the insult...
Coming to Terms with a New Reality – “I’ll Never Be a Bubby!”
“Listen to this!” Julie looked up from her Tablet screen and motioned for her husband, Sandy, to join her at the kitchen table. “Look here. At least we’re not alone. We won’t be the only ones without grandkids. It says right here that lots of young couples don’t...
Prying My Grandkids Off Their Cell Phones
Luisa describes herself as one of the lucky ones. She says, “I have it better than so many of my friends. My grandkids live near me and I see them all the time.” But for Luisa, her visits with her grandchildren have taken a troublesome turn. “I SEE my grandkids,” she...
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