Seeing the Other

Dear Friends, 8 of the Rabbis who were part of the private retreat I spent nearly a week this summer

Daniel Gropper

August 23, 2025

Seeing the Other

Wealth Does Not Fill You. Only Purpose Will Do That

“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.”  – Attributed to Winston

Daniel Gropper

June 28, 2025

Wealth Does Not Fill You. Only Purpose Will Do That

Seasons of Life – Vibrant and Bold

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver It

Annette Mason

December 14, 2024

Seasons of Life – Vibrant and Bold

Paradoxical Reflections

Know yourself, but not too much. Always make way for mystery. It is when you surprise yourself with a reaction

Jennifer Friedman

December 7, 2024

Paradoxical Reflections

Wisdom Across Time and Space

On the eve of my 55th birthday, I visited a park in Paris that I’d frequented often while studying abroad

Kristin Brownstone

October 27, 2024

Wisdom Across Time and Space

 Passing the Torch…to the 60-Somethings!

Never have the signals of what’s appropriate ‘at our age’ been more mixed. Consider the current discourse in American politics.

Marci Alboher

September 22, 2024

 Passing the Torch…to the 60-Somethings!

Reframing Empty Nesting – the Revolving Decade

As some of you may know, I am a mother of four kids, currently between the ages of 21-29. Yes,

Kari Cardinale

September 11, 2024

Reframing Empty Nesting – the Revolving Decade

Confessions of a Formerly Lascivious Lady

Before 55, I enjoyed sex. I mean I really enjoyed sex. I was confident in my sexuality too. After my

Anonymous

September 8, 2024

Confessions of a Formerly Lascivious Lady

The Joy of Reading

This is adapted from MEA alum Steven Petrow’s latest book, The Joy You Make: Find The Silver Linings—Even On Your

Steven Petrow

September 7, 2024

The Joy of Reading

The Power of Humor.

One of the biggest assets to have in midlife is humor. I started writing humor in my 40’s as a

Wendi Aarons

August 24, 2024

The Power of Humor.

The Quarter-Life Breakthrough: A Millennial’s Path to Modern Elder Academy

My name is Brian Dubow, and I’m a 30-year-old graduate of Modern Elder Academy (MEA). I attended MEA in 2022,

Brian Dubow

August 19, 2024

The Quarter-Life Breakthrough: A Millennial’s Path to Modern Elder Academy