by Rabbi Barbara Aiello | Sep 6, 2023 | Blog, Jewish Family Life
Is There a Message in My Grandson’s Brushed Up HairRabbi Barbara Aiello Helen couldn’t help but smile when she received a scan of her grandson Jake’s graduation picture. “I’m printing this out,” she said aloud. “Jake is handsome as all get out and I’m taking this to...
by | May 5, 2017 | jewish and secular
Exploring Italian Jewish Roots in Squillace “Searching for the remnants of the historical Jewish presence in Calabria is my passion,” says Rabbi Barbara who recently applied her investigative skills to exploring Squillace, an ancient Calabrian village, known...
by | Aug 8, 2019 | Aging Posts, Blog
Ice Cream’s Jewish Connection It’s the season to enjoy summertime’s favorite treat – ice cream. It’s cool, it’s delicious and it’s Jewish! Thanks to an article by Joan Nathan (Tablet Magazine) we can start by introducing Reuben Mattus who began his career in the ice...
by | May 25, 2022 | Aging Posts, Blog, Jewish Aging
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Teach Us about Growing Old It has been three weeks since Dan got the news and his head is still spinning. “I know I’m getting on in years,” says the 78 year old retired biology teacher and part time musician, “but I never expected...
by | May 24, 2022 | Aging Posts, Blog, Jewish Aging
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Teach Us about Growing Old “I know it sounds silly but I guess I wanted her to live forever,” Paulette said to the reporter who approached her in the local shopping mall to ask about the death of Betty White. Paulette characterized...
by | Jun 3, 2016 | Blog, Jewish Holidays, Shavuot
Shavuot in the New Millennium or “Who Wrote the Book of Love?” As we celebrate Shavuot this year, take time to Read the Book of Ruth. It is the traditional reading for this festival. The Book of Ruth takes us back to the beauty and mystery of love. Love that...
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