I needed to redefine my identity in terms of my mission to the Jewish people, rather than in terms of a career-oriented profession. My “golden years” are not for kicking off my shoes, putting my feet up, and enjoying a relaxed life!
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Learn from Joseph to teach your children emuna so they realize how much you love them, and how much Hashem loves them, and how wonderful it is to serve Hashem.
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Aging and Retirement
The difference between observant and secular Jews is very apparent when you look at the relationship between parents and children. Aging parents can easily be seen as a “burden” and “behind the times”. The Torah approach can be seen from Yosef’s attention to his father Yaakov...
We're older now and have adult children. Perhaps they look at us as as old-fashioned, not with-it, and unable to keep up with the pace of life and the latest technology. How do we interpret this? What is our role now?
There are seven other seniors in the van, all members of the local center for the memory-impaired. I am the escort who makes sure everyone arrives home safely…
Hashem is indeed looking out for us during these times of uncertainty and upheaval. Read the true story of how a retiree managed during a severe national downturn...
Breslev Kids
In a world where people often throw away their identities, Quirky Turkey reminds us all that we don't have to be turkeys to be good people; we have to be who we really are...
Eden is a very talented and extremely special young lady of eleven who not only listens to emuna CDs but speaks to Hashem every day in sincere personal prayer...
Special for Breslev Kids: butterlies weren't always beautiful – they started out the hard way as ugly little caterpillars...
Special for Breslev Kids: HaShem created earthworms to mix soil that has hardened; it helps the plants grow in a soft, fertile garden....
Children and Education
The difference between observant and secular Jews is very apparent when you look at the relationship between parents and children. Aging parents can easily be seen as a “burden” and “behind the times”. The Torah approach can be seen from Yosef’s attention to his father Yaakov...
Shouldn’t progress in science, education, and equal rights promote a peaceful and harmonious society? Yet, we often see just the opposite! The Kalever Rebbe explains the advantage and beauty of Torah wisdom over secular wisdom.
In Jewish education and outreach, every effort matters, and you cannot imagine the profound everlasting impact these efforts can have on generations! May this idea encourage parents, teachers, and those who invest in Jewish education and outreach.
Many believe that Torah study will not provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a livelihood. So logically, they need to minimize the amount of time for Torah study and pursue secular subjects. The Kalever Rebbe shows how wrong this thinking is...