Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

Stage: active aging activities in place

The Marcus JCC of Atlanta, MJCCA, is the perfect place to connect with other adults and enjoy recreational and enriching activities. We have a plethora of Health and fitness programs, Jewish learning, fascinating discussion groups, and day trips to some of Atlanta’s culturally-rich destinations. These are just some of the endless opportunities to enjoy each and every day at the MJCCA.

Contact: (678) 812-4170 & Lizabeth.Conners@atlantajcc.org

Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

JSL offers a variety of senior living options for older adults. All of our communities are enriched with active adult programming. We also offer a variety of services and programs to the general community. Our mission it to nurture a sense of community and enrich the lives of older adults, while embracing Jewish values and celebrating life. We welcome people of all beliefs and faiths.

Contact: (248) 592-5029 & bgiles@jslmi.org

Jewish Family & Children's Service--Boston

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

I am the Director of the Services for Older Adults (SOA) division of Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston (JF&CS). Within SOA, we help people find support, connect with others, and live well as they grow older. Our approach provides people with expert information and responsive programs they can use to solve problems and improve the quality of their lives. It is distinguished by innovation, thought and practice leadership, and the expertise we bring to a broad range of aging issues. These include having one of the largest aging life care management practices in Greater Boston, responsibility for half of the state’s guardianship program, specialty areas in mental health and senior housing, creative arts and chronic illness, and spirituality and aging resources. We also focus on building strong partnerships within JF&CS and in the community.

Contact: (781) 693-1353 & rmhodin@jfcsboston.org

Friedberg JCC (Oceanside, NY)

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

We are a JCC that offers many programs for active seniors. We have programs in fitness, social events, volunteerism, discussion groups, etc. We are always looking to expand what we offer, and are trying to plan for the younger group of older adults.

Contact: (516) 634-4173 & mhallerman@friedbergjcc.org

Jewish Federations of North America, Center on Holocaust Survivor Care and Institute on Aging and Trauma

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

The Center on Holocaust Survivor Care and Institute on Aging and Trauma (The Center) advances person-centered, trauma-informed (PCTI) care for Holocaust survivors, older adults with a history of trauma, and their family caregivers.The PCTI approach infuses knowledge about trauma into organization programs, policies, and procedures to promote the safety and well-being of clients, visitors, staff, and volunteers.

Contact: shelley.wernick@jewishfederations.org

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