Passover is one of the most anticipated times of the year in Israel. This festive holiday marks the beginning of spring, and the seder reaffirms who and why we are Jews – even for the most secular Israelis. This year there was an uncharacteristic feeling of anticlimax. Not that Passover was less enjoyable. But the…
Jerami Shecter says her life changed dramati- cally when she went on a Birthright Israel trip in 2001. The experience prompted her move from working in the corporate world to living in Israel. Now she is director of the Arizona Chapter of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. Shecter lived in Israel from 2008-11 where…
Free Money: Sound too good to be true? That’s exactly what those in need from the Jewish community can count on through the Jewish Free Loan Association in the Valley and the Hebrew Free Loan Association in Tucson. Need some unexpected dental work? Your air-conditioning unit suddenly gave out? Just when you were getting your…
It is often said that Jewish people aren’t drinkers. If that’s true, I don’t know any of them. I come from a long line of Jewish cocktailers. My grandfather served as his Temple’s president twice. Not two terms, he was elected two different times during his life. He was dedicated and observant. He also observed…
Even if you work outside the home full time, mom duties are still 24/7. We have an 12-year-old son with a very busy schedule. He plays several sports, studies hard at school, practices on the piano every day and studies Hebrew to prepare for his bar mitzvah. It seems like just yesterday I was holding…
Passover’s focus on freedom rings true for seniors struggling to live independently. As we age, time can take a toll on our self-reliance. While it’s important for seniors to retain control, it is critical adult children stay in the loop with their parents’ healthcare. Here are some things we can do to ensure our elders…
We asked various Senior Care Experts, Can you describe how your organization is dealing with new expectations? MARY POISSON, Director of Sales & Marketing La Siena a 190-unit senior living community offering independent and assisted living in Phoenix. According to Ann Clurman, author of Generation Ageless: How Baby Boomers are Changing the Way We Live…
Parkinson’s experts across the world have been reporting a remarkable phenomenon – many patients treated with drugs to increase the activity of dopamine in the brain as a therapy for motor symptoms such as tremors and muscle rigidity are developing new creative talents, including painting, sculpting, writing and more. Prof. Rivka Inzelberg of Tel Aviv…
Gerda Klein loves America. Almost 89, Klein is a humanitarian, author of nine books, a human rights activist, Holocaust survivor and a proud naturalized citizen. During years of speaking nationally about the Holocaust, Klein frequently spoke of how small acts of kindness helped her remember her humanity during those dark years. Klein shares the story…
The Senior Resource Group’s Maravilla Scottsdale Senior Living Community is a beautiful example of what many of today’s new retirees look for when deciding to move to a luxury multi-service residence. From the moment you turn into the sweeping European-style driveway, you notice that the archi- tecture and interior design do what is intended –…
