When the Economy Goes South, Should We Help the Kids?
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old “Let’s turn off the computer and go to bed.” Mel pushed the power button, shook his head and turned to his wife, Liddy. Mel’s worry was obvious. “I don’t like what I hear when I talk to the grandkids....
When Elder Driving Becomes Dangerous – How to Give Up the Keys
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old Lou’s twin granddaughters, Rebecca and Rena were due at the house any minute and Lou was running a bit behind. Lou had misplaced his cell phone and he had been searching for it for more than an hour. The...
Cognitive Decline in the Time of Corona
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old Effie found a private spot for herself. It was in a corner near the television where she sensed she wouldn’t be seen. That way she could pick at the scabs on her arms, rock back and forth and hum a song...
Grandparents Sharing Their Heritage with Interfaith Jewish Grandchildren
How Grandparents Can Share Their Heritage with Secular or Interfaith Jewish Grandchildren “I’m afraid to interfere,” said Magda, grandmother to interfaith twin girls whose Jewish son and Methodist daughter-in-law are raising their daughters in both faiths. Magda’s...
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