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

JCC Metrowest

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Jewish Community Center with an Adult Enrichment Program, Memory Center (day Program for those with mild to moderate impairment), fitness Center, Life Long Learning, and Cultural Arts. We also do many overnight trips to domestic an worldwide destinations and we have quite a big following of travelers.

Contact: ggoldman@jccmetrowest.org & (973) 530-3448

Grandparents Unleashed

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Active-ager Jerry Witkovsky and his creative partner, Deanna Shoss are authors of the book, Where Two Worlds Meet: A Guide to Connecting with Your Teenage Grandchildren, and creators of the Prompt-a-Memory Story Cards. Their work is to drive intergenerational connection through storytelling and approaches to entering each other's world and bringing families together across the generations, with expertise in grandparents and family dynamics, and intercultural/intergenerational communications.

Contact: help@grandparentsunleashed.com & (773) 968-1216

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, San Diego

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

The Lawrence Family JCC offers a plethora of active aging programs. We have a particular focus on health and holistic wellbeing including physical activities, personal training, mindfulness, and nutrition. We recently launched the Retirement Academy, a 10-week cohort based experience guided by Jewish values in which folks who have recently retired cultivate a sense of purpose while building community.

Contact: jordanf@lfjcc.org & (858) 362-1123

UJA Federation

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Lead staff on all UJA Federation NY aging efforts.

Contact: levy-wellerk@ujafedny.org

Congregation Shaare Emeth

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

1600 family Reform congregation. Active Baby Boomer program for the last 7 years. Wise Aging classes for the last 12 years.

Contact: dbram@sestl.org & (314) 692-5308

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

I lead our community planning efforts to meet the needs of older adults in our Southern Arizona community. I was also instrumental in establishing the collaboration between 4 Jewish organizations that support older adults that formed AgeWell Atlanta.

Contact: aglass@jparizona.org & (520) 647-8445

Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate, Certified Senior Advisor, Solo Aging Educator

Beacon Patient Solutions LLC & Navigating Solo Network

Stage: Looking at options / planning

I am a former Jewish Communal professional now independent patient advocate who offers an array of community education programs and groups ranging from navigating the health care system, patient safety and patient's rights, the unique needs of solo aging, planning for solo aging and more. You can view the list here https://www.beaconpatientsolutions.com/speaking. I have partnered with synagogues and Jewish organizations and am interested in ways to connect with organizations to further the reach of my work! As my advocacy practice has evolved, I have developed a specialty working with solo agers (an adult 55+ who, because of choice or circumstance, are without the support of adult children or close family members). In the fall of 2021, I launched the Navigating Solo Network: The Path to Dynamic Solo Aging Starts Here™ (navigatingsolo.com) which includes a national website, a growing network of members, and an online clearinghouse featuring resources specifically for Solo Agers.

Contact: www.beaconpatientsolutions.com & ailene@beaconpatientsolutions.com & (617) 651-2140

Chai Neighbors

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

We are a community for people 65 and older, created by 2 synagogues, Adat Ari El and Temple Beth Hillel. Our mission is to help people live well within a community of friends, while fostering caring and Jewish values. We offer many classes and activities, taught and led mostly by people in our community. Our goal is to keep our minds and bodies active and offer help to those who need it. We are not a place to live, rather, we want to help people stay in place if they want to.

Contact: jilasker70@gmail.com & (818) 445-8817

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

Stage: Looking at options / planning

Our organization is the Jewish Federation for the Greater Toronto Area. We are involved in aging-related programs as a funder and community partner. We're now setting our sights on developing an aging-friendly community strategy and are looking on deepening our impact in this area.

Contact: jotis@ujafed.org & (416) 635-2883

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

CARES is the department of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ that focuses on our community’s older adults. It convenes 11 local partners that serve older adults and their families, stays attuned to needs and trends, and augments services. CARES believes that older adults should be considered contributing members of our community, rather than only the recipient of services, and that older adults are individuals – just as people of all ages are -- with a range of interests.

Contact: mmarlowe@jfedgmw.org & (973) 929-3051

Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is an international membership association composed of 165 non-profit human service agencies in the United States, Canada, and Israel. The Network’s mission is to advance the Jewish human service sector through advocacy, best practices, innovation, and partnerships.

Our members are nonprofit agencies that provide a wide range of human services for the Jewish community and beyond, including health care, career, employment, and mental health services, as well as programs for youth, families and seniors, Holocaust survivors, immigrants, and refugees, persons with disabilities and caregivers. Network member agencies provide comprehensive care for individuals and families at all income levels and of all faiths with a special focus on serving older adults and those struggling with financial insecurity. Older adults and caregivers constitute more than 60% of Network member agencies’ client base.

rrotman@networkjhsa.org & (201) 977-2423

Jewish Grandparents Network

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Please join us for a fun hands-on workshops with master theater arts educators like Jonathan Shmidt Chapman who present a range of activities that use creativity, drama, and play to activate Passover with children ages 3–8 as well as other holidays during the year.

Grandparents and families enjoyed Jonathan's brand-new and easy-to-follow Passover Discovery Kit, available to download for free this year from the Jewish Grandparents Network website.

Activities in the Passover workshop included ideas to bring the Seder to life — build Ancient Egypt out of matzah; design a scavenger hunt to find the afikoman; and explore the role of women in the Passover story. We will also include ways to use these resources on FaceTime or Zoom for grandparents at a distance.

Sign up even if you can’t make the date and we’ll send you the recording: https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/y7alhDpGL-3uQOwi1ssZLQ

And keep an eye out for more great activities and programs! Visit www.jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org or email me at sarah@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org.

LifeEncore

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

I lead discussion and planning groups on Solo Aging. The groups can be synagogue based, JCC-based, Village-based, or general community-based. I define Solo Agers as anyone, married or single, who has no adult children AND those who are aging alone for other reasons without the support of nearby family. Among baby boomers, the percentage of Solo Agers is more than double what it has been for all previous generations. Planning for support and care in later life is necessary for all of us, but critical for Solo Agers.

sara@lifeencore.com & (408) 355-0101

Retirementhood

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

As a Certified Retirement Transition Coach, writer, workshop facilitator, and speaker, I offer individuals who are recently retired or plan to retire with 12 months a framework to follow when planning for the non-financial aspects of retirement. I do not offer financial advice. My clients will see retirement for what it truly is by going through a proven process that leads them to establish a variety of ways to remain healthy and active, and feel a sense of purpose and continuous fulfillment in this new phase of life.

suemintz@retirementhood.com & (214) 676-1888

Skilled Volunteers for Israel

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Skilled Volunteers for Israel is a US based nonprofit organization that offers "Volunteer in Israel" from home experiences through our flagship program, English B'Yachad. Prior to launching English B'Yachad, Skilled Volunteers for Israel provided volunteer experiences in Israel for North American Jewish retirees and have been working in the field since 2011. We have served over 500 Jewish retirees with meaningful volunteer experiences.

mgamoran@skillvolunteerisrael.org & (608) 469-0458