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retirement
Paul Simon says he’s may be nearing end of career, considering retirement
Jewish Journal
June 29, 2016
Paul Simon is still touring at the age of 74, but he might soon hang up his guitar for good.\n\n
I’m tired of people thinking I ‘retired’ from my job as a rabbi because I’m a mom
Jewish Journal
June 28, 2016
If I had a dime for every time someone asked me why I “retired,” I would be a very rich woman.
When is the right time for a senior to change residences?
Jewish Journal
June 3, 2015
As a geriatric social worker for more than 11 years, Renee Gates has seen the psychological and practical issues at play in a move from one’s permanent residence — especially when it involves transitioning into a retirement community.
Rabbi Avi Weiss to step down as rabbi of Hebrew Institute of Riverdale
Jewish Journal
October 17, 2014
Rabbi Avi Weiss, spiritual leader of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, announced that he will step down as rabbi of the congregation.
Cantor Jay Frailich retiring after 40 years at University Synagogue in Brentwood
Jewish Journal
June 18, 2014
After 1,565 b’nai mitzvah, many more Shabbat services and commissioning 32 major liturgical compositions during 40 years at University Synagogue in Brentwood, Cantor Jay Frailich is retiring.
What I learned from Henry Waxman
Jewish Journal
February 5, 2014
The news that Congressman Henry Waxman would not seek re-election to a 21st term has sent shockwaves through Los Angeles.
Henry Waxman: Governed by tikkun olam
Jonah Lowenfeld
February 5, 2014
The rain during Noah’s flood lasted 40 days and 40 nights. The Torah was given to Moses during a 40-day stay at the top of Mount Sinai. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in the desert.
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