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Reconstructing Judaism

Reconstructing Judaism

by | Apr 6, 2018 | Blog, Jewish Family Life

Sinagoga Ner Tamid del Sud in Calabria   Is Italy’s First Reconstructionist Synagogue Reconstructing Judaism is the brand new name given to the Jewish Reconstructionist movement, the fourth largest Jewish movement in the world, the only movement founded in the United...
Interfaith Grandkids

Interfaith Grandkids

by | Dec 4, 2017 | Aging Posts

Interfaith Grandkids and Crayola Crayons “Rabbi, I have to ask you something and it’s very personal,” said Ann as she wagged her finger in the typical “don’t tell,” motion.  At the time of her question Ann was a relative newcomer on the Aviva campus, (formerly the...
Eldery Jews and Psychotherapy

Eldery Jews and Psychotherapy

by | May 1, 2018 | Jewish Aging

“I’m Getting Help” Eldery Jews and Psychotherapy   “Hilda, you look fabulous,” Gemma remarked as Hilda, her oldest friend, made her way to the table in their favorite restaurant. “No kidding!” Polly agreed as she noticed the positive change in Hilda as well....
TorahNator

TorahNator

by | Feb 5, 2017 | Rabbi Barbara Aiello, Synagogue in Calabria

Thanks to the “TorahNator”  Seniors Access Shabbat Services   “I’m calling it the TorahNator,” said a smiling Dr. Sanford Stone.  “The minute I saw it I knew it was something special.” And special it is. For many years I have had the honor and...
Rosh HaShanah

Rosh HaShanah

by | Sep 28, 2016 | Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur

Rosh HaShanah includes “Tashlich” Throwing Sins Away   Back in the day, on one of the first two days of Rosh HaShanah, Jews traditionally walked together to a stream, pond, lake, river, or even an ocean. The idea was to find a body of flowing water, preferably...