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With warmth and wisdom, Rabbi Laura Geller and Rabbi Beth Lieberman explore the unique challenges and joys of midlife and beyond, from launching children to launching oneself anew, navigating retirement, downsizing and moving, facing illness and caregiving, and embracing love at any age. The chapters weave Jewish wisdom with practical rituals, interspersed with personal stories and ways to adapt each ceremony for a communal setting. Moments That Matter empowers readers to embrace these milestones with creativity and intention, offering tools to craft personalized and deeply moving rituals that honor the complexity of this rich stage of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0881236640\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780881236644\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Geller, Rabbi Laura, Lieberman, Rabbi Beth, Ter Kuile\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Central Conference of American Rabbis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Central Conference of American Rabbis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Oct 2025)","offer_id":46080804061381,"sku":"9780881236644","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780881236644.jpg?v=1776040432"},{"product_id":"the-mussar-torah-commentary-a-spiritual-path-to-living-a-meaningful-and-ethical-life","title":"The Mussar Torah Commentary: A Spiritual Path to Living a Meaningful and Ethical Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mussar-based commentary is a vital resource for Torah study, offering a thoughtful analysis of each of the 54 week. 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