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My Brother鈥檚 [and Sister鈥檚] Keeper

Jun 30, 2017 By Sarah Tauber (z”l) | Commentary | Hukkat

The literature on sibling relationships shows that during middle age and old age, indicators of well-being鈥攎ood, health, morale, stress, depression, loneliness, life satisfaction鈥攁re tied to how you feel about your brothers and sisters. In one Swedish study, satisfaction with sibling contact in one鈥檚 80s was closely correlated with health and positive mood鈥攎ore so than was satisfaction with friendships or relationships with adult children. And loneliness was eased for older people in a supportive relationship with their siblings, no matter whether they gave or got support.

鈥擱obin Marantz Henig, 鈥淵our Adult Siblings May Be The Secret To A Long, Happy Life,鈥� NPR (website), November 2014

Teaching Jews about the 鈥淥ther鈥� and Teaching the 鈥淥ther鈥� about Jews

Feb 13, 2017 By Sarah Tauber (z”l) | Public Event video

Sarah Tauber: 鈥淎 Jewish Professor and Christian Students Meet: Teaching and Learning in an Introduction to Judaism Course at a Christian Seminary鈥�

Michael Gillis: 鈥淭eaching About Other Religions in Jewish Education鈥�

Be Strong and Resolute, Be Courageous and Strong

Sep 18, 2015 By Sarah Tauber (z”l) | Commentary | Vayeilekh

In 1974, Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman) released his now famous song “Forever Young.” By that time Dylan was a father of four children and according to the lore of “Forever Young,” he composed the lyrics as a blessing to his youngest son, Jakob. Despite the title, the song actually centers on Dylan’s hopes for the kind of human being his son will grow up to become over time. In particular, he asks (prays?) as follows: 鈥淢ay you always be courageous / Stand upright and be strong.鈥�