When Caregivers Overstep Their Bounds
By Rabbi Barbara Aiello Gail tapped on Ellen’s door, then as usual, she let herself in. That’s how they did it now, especially since Ellen’s mother moved in. At 94 Enid needed constant care and nowadays Ellen was so involved she was often too busy to answer the door....
Finding Happiness
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello Nan looked up from her Kindle and observed the man she’d been married to for over forty years. “Kurt, you’re pacing and when you’re pacing I know something’s not right.” “OK, so I’m...
Looking Back – Life Lessons on the Seder Plate
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello The wine stained Haggadot are tucked away in the closet, while only the empty matzah box remains – a reminder of a seder filled with family and tradition, not to mention a “bissel”...
Celebrating Birthdays – The World’s and Yours
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Teach Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello Even with her hearing aids in the drawer, the doorbell chimes were loud enough for Rena to hear them. “As I live and breathe,” was all Rena could say when she saw her two teenage...
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