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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...
Betty Boop Jewish Roots

Betty Boop Jewish Roots

by | Apr 4, 2018 | Aging Posts, Jews around the world

Today when grandparents share a video moment with grandchildren, it’s likely that the image on the screen is the highly popular “SpongeBob SquarePants.” The show chronicles the adventures of SpongeBob and his friends in the fantasy underwater city and is the highest...
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....