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SAJE
Bi-Weekly Timely Topic Presentations followed by Lunch at CSR!
Mondays & Thursdays at 11:00 AM
SAJE, Senior Activities in a Jewish Environment, is a unique opportunity for those in our community who are retired or who work part-time to participate in social and educational daytime activities. The group meets Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM and includes lunch after the program.
Join us at CSR or on Zoom from September through June. You are always welcome to bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you! Contact Brenda Wilkin for more information.
SAJE is:
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A Welcoming Program for Local Seniors
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An Occasion To Hear Informed Speakers
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A Place To Enjoy Cultural Presentations
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A Place To Learn Jewish Teaching and Ethics
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An Opportunity To Join Museum Tours With Friends
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A Chance To Dine Around Family Style
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An Opportunity to Network with Your Friends and Neighbors
Come and Join Us!
SAJE was founded in 2005 at Community Synagogue of Rye as a way for seniors ages 60 and above to enrich their participation in synagogue life. SAJE has something for every member of CSR with topics ranging from travel, music, memoir writing, medicine, Israel, Jewish enrichment, world affairs, local government, book reviews, and much more. All CSR members and non-members are welcome to attend SAJE programs and bring a friend.
Do you have an area of expertise or hobby? Have you taken a trip or read a book you’d like to share with SAJE? SAJE encourages all CSR members and friends to be involved. If you are interested in participating to share a skill or interest, please reach out to Brenda Wilkin, SAJE Coordinator.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, December 2 – Paul Hicks
Author and local historian, Paul Hicks, will bring updates on his research into the history of the Jewish residents in Westchester.
Thursday December 5 – Hila Madar Itzkovitz
Join us to meet Hila Madar Itzkovitz, Senior Community Shlicha (emissary) for Westchester NY, Director of the Westchester Shinshinim Program. Hila is an educational professional with a deep passion for fostering connections and promoting understanding between diverse Jewish communities. Driven by her enthusiasm for Israeli history, culture, nature, and politics, Hila has dedicated her career to building bridges between Jewish communities in Israel and abroad.
In her most recent role as Educational Program Manager at The Jewish Agency for Israel, Hila cultivated connections between four communities—Atlanta, St. Louis, Yokneam, and Megiddo—developing programs, delegations, and seminars that foster broad collaborations between these communities. Her commitment to Israel’s diverse aspects is also evident from her work as a project manager at Lotem NGO, where she focused on making nature accessible through inclusive educational programs and tours across Israel. Additionally, Hila has worked as a professional tour guide with leading organizations, including the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and Birthright.
Monday December 9 – The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Virtual Tour
“Walk” through The Weitzman’s galleries and go behind the glass with Weitzman Educators and Staff for this virtual tour experience. Explore the journey of American Jewish immigrants and their stories through exhibits seen at the museum.
Beginning in the 1600s when the first permanent Jewish settlers came to the New World from Brazil, our core exhibition flows chronologically as it highlights the diverse backgrounds, expectations, and experiences of Jews who first came to these shores and the generations that followed. The exhibition illustrates the choices they faced, the challenges they confronted, and the ways in which they shaped, and were shaped by, their American home.
Thursday December 12 – Dana Heller
Community Engagement Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter, Dana Heller, will present “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body.” She offers science-based research and tips to reduce your risk of dementia through lifestyle changes. At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health, including keeping our brains healthy and reducing risk of cognitive decline. This presentation covers four areas associated with healthy aging and drawing on the latest research, explores steps to take to improve or maintain overall health in each area.
Monday December 16 – Shelley Mayer
NYS Senator Shelley Mayer fills us in on programs and legislation coming from the NY State Legislature. As the State Senator who represents Rye and its surrounding towns, she can offer specifics with respect to our community as well as the rest of the State.
Thursday December 19 – Rabbi Gropper
Rabbi Gropper presents “The True Story of Hanukkah–Beyond the Latkes, Candles and Gifts.” Remember when you learned that Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and the Man in the Moon were not real? Well, get ready to have your socks blown off as we explore the True Story of Hanukkah to learn what really happened on the 25th of Kislev, 164 BCE.
No SAJE December 23– January 2
We will return to SAJE on Monday January 6