Seekers of Meaning 1/31/2025: Abby Gilbert from Tikvah discusses mental health issues across the Jewish community

In this episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Dr. Barbara Weinstein discusses the link between hearing loss and cognitive health in older adults. She highlights the importance of hearing aids and cochlear implants, social engagement, and regular hearing tests to combat isolation, emphasizing proactive hearing protection as essential for a fulfilling life. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 3/28/2025: Insights on Hearing Loss with Dr. Barbara Weinstein appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address speaks with Reb Chaya Lerner about her book, The Torah of Trauma. They explore the connections between ancient texts and [Read more...] The post Healing Through Torah: Seekers of Meaning 3/21/2025 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this week's Seekers of Meaning episode, Rabbi Address interviews Zibby Owens about her edited book, On Being Jewish Now, linked to the Artists Against Anti-Semitism initiative after the October 7 events. They explore Jewish identity, generational shifts, memory's importance, and future hope amid rising antisemitism. [Read more...] The post Discussing Jewish Identity with Zibby Owens – Seekers of Meaning 3/14/2025 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this episode of Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Laurie Orlov discusses the evolving technology landscape for older adults, addressing misconceptions about their tech use. She emphasizes robotics, AI, and wearables' potential to improve seniors' lives and encourages faith communities to participate in technology training for the aging market. [Read more...] The post Laurie Orlov on Seekers of Meaning 3/7/2025: Tech for Seniors appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this conversation, Rabbi Richard Address and Dr. Adam King Skrzynski explore the intersection of spirituality, particularly Judaism, and medicine. They discuss the importance of understanding patients' spiritual needs, the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, and the potential for a more holistic approach to patient care. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 2/28/2025: Dr. Adam Skrzynski on medicine and health and its intersection with Jewish spirituality appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Prof. Michael Meyer of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the Reform rabbinical seminary, discusses his new book, Above All, We are Jews, a biography of Rabbi Alexander Schindler. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 2/21/2025: Prof. Michael Meyer, author of new book on Reform Judaism leader Rabbi Alexander Schindler appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address speaks with Dr. Rick Moody about his newest book, Climate Change in an Aging Society, about the intersection of climate change and aging. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 2/14/2025: Rick Moody on his book, “Climate Change in an Aging Society” appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this episode of Seekers of Meaning, Rabbi Richard Address speaks with Lauren Litton, Vice President of Consulting Services for Sacred Spaces, about the organization's mission to prevent and respond to sexual abuse and other abuses of power within Jewish institutions. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 2/7/2025: Lauren Litton, Jewish Sacred Spaces appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this episode of Seekers of Meaning, Rabbi Richard Address speaks with Abby Gilbert, the executive director of Tikvah, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families dealing with mental health issues within the Jewish community. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 1/31/2025: Abby Gilbert from Tikvah discusses mental health issues across the Jewish community appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Rabbi Address speaks with Reverend Jade Angelica about her updated book, Where Two Worlds Touch: The Spirit and Science of Alzheimer's Caregiving. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 1/24/2025: Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica discusses her book on Alzheimer’s Caregiving appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.