Congregant, Beth Chaim Reform Congregation, Malvern (metro Phila), PA

Stage: Looking at options / planning

Beth Chaim Reform Congregation is a medium-sized, cross-generational community and is the only Reform congregation in Chester County, PA. We have several special-interest groups that attract loyal followings, often within generation-specific cohorts but can also be cross-generation. Our much-loved Rabbi is Michelle Pearlman. Rabbi Pearlman invited me to attend this conference and bring some of its wisdom back to the community.

Contact: (484) 924-8095 & drrobteaches@gmail.com

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan/Wechsler Center for Modern Aging

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

The Wechsler Center is part of the JCC, and provides cultural, educational, social and support activities and services. In my role, I coordinate our Caring Calls, in which volunteers reach out to other older adults, and also our regular Check-in and phone buddy calls.

Contact: (646) 505-4396 & slerner@mmjccm.org

Edward A. Myerberg Center/ CHAI/ The Associated

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Our mission is to inspire healthy aging through wellness, creativity, and connection. We are innovative hub of activity that offers compelling programs in a warm and welcoming environment. We currently offer over 60 programs a week through both our Virtual Center and onsite programs as well as programs in hybrid format. Our services also include a fitness center and Technology Hub with a FT Technology Concierge.

Contact: (443) 963-1450 & inbal@myerberg.org

Shalom Park Nursing Home Elder Care Community

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Elders and Care Partners work together and empower each other to experience the rhythm of daily life.

Contact: (303) 918-1558 & Eliot.Baskin@shalomcares.net

Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces

Stage: Looking at options / planning

We have so little to support/prepare for our older adults.

Contact: (303) 888-9631 & mcohen@Jewishelpaso.org

Malverne Jewish Center

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

I'm the rabbi of a tiny synagogue, average age 80. I want to offer meaningful programming, create community and also promote my own work helping baby boomers and older Jewish adults create meaning and purpose in their lives in a Jewish context.

Contact: (203) 332-4428 & susanelkodsi@gmail.com

Resident Scholar Brandeis women’s studies research center

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Advisory Board Jewish Grandparents Network, 18Doors:Unlocking Jewish, and Hadassah Brandeis Institute. frequent speaker on Intergenerationalrelationships. RuthNemzoff.com

Contact: (617) 947-2222 & nemzoffruth@gmail.com

Congregation Beth Sholom, Teaneck, NJ

Stage: Looking at options / planning

Two volunteers (a retired psychotherapist and a retired educator) have been leading Wise Aging groups for several years. One group has continued to meet monthly after the completion of the initial course of 9 sessions for 7 years. The newer group has chosen to continue meeting on a monthly basis as well. Based on the book "Wise Aging" by Rabbi Rachel Cowan z"l and Dr. Linda Thal, the reflective discussions promote active, non-judgmental listening and building resilience as we become elders. Adult Ed programs of the shul are multi-generational. There tends to be self-segregation into age cohorts when we have Shabbat dinners at the synagogue. We want to expand and develop more resources and programs and will avail ourselves of the Active Aging Network going forward.

Contact: (201) 747-8423 & erscohen@gmail.com

Encore Network, American Society on Aging Legacy Corps

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

I led The Transition Network (a nonprofit supporting women 50+ in exploring what's next in their personal and professional lives from 2005 to 2013. Next, I led the Encore Network, a coalition of organizations and leaders transforming the "encore" stage of life. Those experiences taught me about best practices to engage active agers in community and volunteering, as well as who's doing what around the US and globally.

Contact: (917) 655-2353 & betsy.werley@gmail.com

Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region

Stage: Looking at options / planning

We have a minuscule Jewish Family Services under the Federation umbrella, but are anticipating significant opportunity to grow in the next year. Now in the midst of a Jewish Community Study-last one done 30 years ago. Hopefully we will be building new services and we highly suspect senior needs will be high on priority list.I am a board member and JFS is my focus.

Contact: (916) 531-8305 & Leffmarion@gmail.com

Cummings Centre

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

As the hub of Montreal’s 50+ community, the Cummings Centre touches the lives of 10,000 people on an annual basis. In keeping with the ever-changing needs of this demographic, Cummings has evolved into a multi-dimensional membership-based community organization offering programs and services in person at its main campus site at 5700 Westbury Avenue in Snowdon and various off-site locations throughout Montreal and online. The Cummings Centre’s mission is to empower and enhance the quality of life of adults age 50 and over by providing dynamic and innovative programs, social services, and volunteer opportunities in a vibrant, respectful, inclusive and compassionate environment. Building on its Jewish heritage, Cummings embraces people from all ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Contact: nadine.azoulay@cummingscentre.org & (514) 343-3510

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Contact: cmalane@hjweinberg.org & (443) 421-2575

Congregation Kol Ami

Stage: Looking at options / planning

We are a large congregation starting up an active aging group.

Contact: jlorden9195@gmail.com & (914) 907-7027

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Founded in 1913, USCJ (United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism) is the network of nearly 600 Conservative Jewish communities that ensures there are thriving centers of Jewish practice across North America, Israel, and beyond that celebrate both tradition and contemporary life. Together, we demonstrate what an authentic and dynamic Judaism looks like, inspire people to be a part of it, and advance its critical role in the world. Our work strengthens synagogues by providing visionary leadership training, creating opportunities for Jewish of all ages to learn and grow, sharing essential resources, and seeding innovative ideas.

Contact: rfriedlander@uscj.org & (646) 519-9322

Rabbinical Assembly

Stage: Looking at options / planning

Communications and Social Media Specialist for Rabbinical Assembly (network for Conservative rabbis) - no experience around age affinity groups or orgs! We are open to ideas - we could add them to our affinity group events.

Contact: stomasovitch@rabbinicalassembly.org & (734) 934-9333

JFCS Minneapolis

Stage: Looking at options / planning

We are very much in the infancy of trying to determine how to best engage, connect, support and utilize active adults.

Contact: rfalck@jfcsmpls.org & (952) 542-4822

Congregation Kol Ami

Stage: Looking at options / planning

Reform Synagogue.

Contact: pmillian@yahoo.com & (914) 684-0524

DOROT

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

DOROT has been at the forefront of alleviating social isolation among older adults for over 46 years. Our life-enhancing programs and services engage volunteers of all ages, bringing the generations together and creating meaningful relationships that benefit all. DOROT’s range of opportunities enrich the lives of older adults, connecting them to their peers and multi-generational friendships, and offering them access to supportive services, vital resources, and nutritious food deliveries on a weekly, monthly, and holiday basis. Our mission is to alleviate social isolation among older adults and provide services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. We serve the Jewish and wider community, bringing the generations together in a mutually beneficial partnership of elders, volunteers, and professionals. Our work provides an effective model for others.

Contact: jturner@dorotusa.org & (917) 441-3722