Aging & Retirement

I have been asked: “Now that you’ve reached 70 years isn’t it time to slow down and enjoy some rest? The number of one’s years is irrelevant; the real question is: were those years utilized to the fullest? Every honest person knows he could have ...

The Rebbe's revolutionary view on aging and "retirement," and -- by extension -- on life, work and productivity.

Something about turning forty makes it different from all other birthdays. What is so significant about this number that makes us approach it with such ambivelent feelings?

What should be a society's measure of a person's value in the work force or community-- physical strength or wisdom?

From an address by the Rebbe (free translation) I have been asked: "Now that you have attained the age of 70, what are your plans? It would seem that this is an appropriate time to rest a bit…." My response to that is that we must begin to accomplish ...

Some families bring pets into their homes for the purpose of teaching children to care; but the satisfaction in caring for a human being is far greater and more meaningful

A talk delivered by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at a public gathering celebrating his sixtieth birthday. These talks explain the special significance of this age in a person's life.

The popular view of old people is that they are incompetent, "over the hill.” Age is considered a serious handicap; the aged are made to feel that they are a burden to those around them. In the business world, they are often forced to retire and make way ...

Capturing youth is canning wine, at best

Spiritually, one never retires and one never grows old