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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
Thursday, February 12 – The Power of the Seed with Sara Gross, Founder & Lead, Harvesting Lives/Cosechando Vidas
Sara Gross is a policy-oriented political economist, researcher, and social impact entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in Europe, Mexico, and the US. She has expertise in the developmental implications of neoliberal reform, trade liberalization, economic integration, technology/telecoms, and regenerative agricultural practices to advance developing countries, specifically Mexico and India.
As the Founder of Harvesting Lives: Regenerative Agricultural Livelihoods Initiative in Bihar, India and Mexico, she is dedicated to building dignified, fulfilling, and prosperous livelihoods. The focus of the Initiative is to generate business opportunities that create foundational transformation for smallholder farmers, women, youth, and their families via grassroots innovations in agriculture, food, wellness, and the environment. She serves in an advisory capacity for the World Dignity Forum (Los Angeles, October 2019), as a Mentor of the India-based Atal Incubation Centre Bihar Vidyapith for Agriculture, Entrepreneurship & Education, the founder of an Indian Ag-Tech startup, and FoodFutureCo, NYC.
Monday, February 16 – Thursday, February 19 – No SAJE (Winter Break)
Monday, February 23 – Stroke Prevention: Simple steps to protect your brain
"Stroke remains a leading cause of disability and death, but many strokes are preventable. Learn how strokes happen, who is at risk, and what you can do to prevent one. This talk is designed to empower yourself with knowledge and give you everyday tools to stay healthy."
Dr. Rory Siegel is a brain injury physician at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Burke Rehabilitation Outpatient Physician Practice. He is also an assistant professor at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His expertise includes brain injury medicine, concussion management, stroke medicine, and spasticity management, in addition to general physical medicine and rehabilitation services. Dr. Siegel is passionate about treating his patients that have suffered a life-altering brain injury. He values patient care and individualizing his treatment plans to best optimize his patients’ rehabilitation journey.
Dr. Maldonado is a physician who completed residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and is currently pursuing advanced subspecialty training as a Brain Injury Medicine Fellow at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. Her clinical and academic interests include neurorehabilitation and specifically optimizing functional recovery in patients with brain injuries. Dr. Maldonado is passionate about partnering with patients and caregivers, providing education, and supporting them throughout the rehabilitation process.
Monday, March 2 – 10 Warning Signs: Differences Between Normal Aging vs. Dementia
Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking, and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process; and Alzheimer's Association resources.