Directory
Active Aging Organizations and Leadership
Developing programming or looking for assistance to help you get started in active aging? We’re here for you! Browse our directory below.
Prager, Tamar
Business owner/ tamarprager.com
Stage: Looking at options / planning
I own a downsizing company serving individuals and couples who are looking for significant support determining what matters to them in their current stage of life. My method brings compassionate guidance and calm to an otherwise overwhelming process. I help people rediscover what is actually valuable to them so that they can move forward with ease and joy.
Contact: tamarprager@hotmail.com and (917) 783-7379
Knight, Janis
Temple Shalom of Newton
Asst. Director of Learning & Engagement
Contact: jknight@templeshalom.org and (617) 485-2231
Vineberg, Rhoda
Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
Regular walker and participant on 3 weekly sessions with Annette Vézina on Zoom at Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors. Active at Federation CJA and Congregation Shaar Hashomayim.
Contact: vineberg@aol.com and (514) 594-7850
Chapman, Whitney
Wechsler Center for Modern Aging/Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan - Program Director
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
The Wechsler Center for Modern Aging, is part of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, providing activities, education, community building for Modern Agers 62+, to inspire longevity, community and connection through programs.
Contact: wchapman@mmjccm.org and (646) 505-4383
Stander, Seth
Hope and Healing Center & Institute
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
C.A.R.E.S.
As part of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute's (HHCI) mission of “transforming lives, restoring hope,” our C.A.R.E.S. (Caregiving, Aging, Resilience, Ethics, and Spirituality) program addresses the myriad of issues faced by all of us as we age.
Contact: sstander@hhci.org and (346) 335-8627
Acemyan, Lara
Florida AngelCare
Certified End-of-Life Doula based in Palm Beach County, Florida, and founder of Florida AngelCare, Lara brings warmth, empathy, and deep respect for life’s sacred transitions to her work with individuals, the elderly, and families navigating end-of-life and grief. Her compassionate and intuitive approach blends education, presence, and emotional guidance to bring peace, dignity, and connection to every stage of transition.
Contact: lara@floridaangelcare.com and (561) 880-5707
Elkins, Stefanie
Be Present Care
Stage: Active aging activities in place
Family Caregiver Consultant, Care Manager and End-of-Life Doula
Contact: Selkins@bepresentcare.com and (818) 823-6522
Katz, Ron
The Sleuthing Silvers
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
Short stories about a Baby Boomer detective couple who only take cases where their age is an edge
Contact: ronkatz0501@gmail.com
Levav, Melanie
Shomer Collective
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
Shomer Collective is talking about death, Jewishly. Through programs, resources, and initiatives, we transform communal culture around death and dying. We envision a world where end-of-life matters are spoken about openly, thoughtfully, and frequently, creating opportunities for many more people to engage with Jewish wisdom, values, and practices. Our website (www.shomercollective.org) includes programs and other resources to support you.
Contact: melanie@shomercollective.org and (718) 755-2949
Taylor, Leah
Jewish Education Center of Cleveland
Stage: Looking at options / planning
Creating an community initiative to engage adults 55+ and with a specific area on engaging Jewish grandparents.
Contact: (216) 371-0446 and ltaylor@jecc.org
Mersack, Melinda
Jewish Education Center of Cleveland
Stage: Looking at options / planning
The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is launching a new initiative entitled Seyvah Tovah: Living Fully. Seyvah Tovah is a new, dynamic network for Jewish adults aged 55+ to engage in Jewish learning, living, and community, including those passionate about grandparenting. We are involved in a listening campaign to hear directly from those we wish to serve and will plan accordingly. Some offerings will be specifically for grandparents. Other offerings will be for anyone age 55+ to create meaning in this liminal life stage through a Jewish lens.
Contact: (216) 377-6007 and mmersack@jecc.org
Baer, Roberta
Weinberg Village Assisted Living facility
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
Weinberg Village is an intergenerational community located in Tampa Florida. We deliver the finest care for our residents and peace of mind for their families. A reputation for Excellence since 1995. We offer stress free Independent living, Assisted Living, Memory care and Respite care. We have an ECC license. Extended Congregate Care, a specialized license that ensures broader and greater care.
Contact: (813) 769-2814 and Roberta.baer@jewishtampa.com
Markel, Avery
Jewish Grandparents Network
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
As grandparents, we want to build deep relationships with our grandchildren. We develop programs to link generations and strengthen Jewish life and community. We help uncover the unique potential for grandparents and grandchildren to teach and learn from one another.
Contact: avery@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
Slovin, Nadav
Lech-Lecha Journeys
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
Lech-Lecha לך-לך facilitates empowering outdoor adventures and communal journeys that catalyze personal development and spiritual growth, connection with the wonder of Hashem’s creation, meaningful interpersonal relationships, and joyful community deeply rooted in Torah and a holistic approach to Jewish life and practice.
For the Summer 2024 we are offering a trek in the New York Catskills!
2.5 hours from NYC
Trek Level: All Skill Levels
Learn more and register at https://www.explorelechlecha.org/adults.html
Contact: nadav@lechlechajourneys.org
Kasper, Michael
Academy for Jewish Religion (AJR)
Stage: Looking at options / planning
The Academy for Jewish Religion (AJR) is the oldest pluralistic Jewish seminary in the United States. We ordain rabbis and cantors for every stream of Judaism as well as offering a Master's Degree in Jewish Studies. We are devoted to the second and third career student!
Contact: (917) 509-8816 and mkasper@ajr.edu
Kurss, Robin
Buffalo Jewish Federation
Director of Jewish Experience
Contact: (716) 570-0842 and robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
Wishnevski, Sarit
Kavod
Stage: Active Aging activities in place
Kavod v’Nichum empowers, educates, and trains Chevra Kadisha – sacred communities that come together at the end of life to care for the deceased and comfort the living through Jewish rituals and traditions.
Sixty percent of Chevra Kadisha volunteers in the United States and Canada are over 60. Many describe their involvement in Chevra Kadisha as the most fulfilling part of their Jewish communal lives. Kavod v'Nichum believes that a thriving Chevra Kadisha is essential for every Jewish community as it not only helps guide us to show up and provide deep care for one another but also offers impactful and meaningful ways to engage and live out our Jewish values.
Contact: (516) 270-7431 and sarit@kavodvnichum.org