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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, September 14 – Congressman George Latimer
Welcome back to SAJE. Kicking off the first program after the summer break, is Congressman George Latimer. A Rye resident, Latimer served in NY State government in Albany as well as being elected Westchester County Executive. He is currently a member of the US House of Representatives for the 16th District of NY.
Thursday, September 17 – Rye Free Reading Room
Rye Free Reading Room is exploring an expansion aimed at seniors. As a good neighbor, SAJE will serve as a focus group, providing information and thoughts about what seniors are looking for in library programs and outreach.
Monday, September 21 – Yom Kippur, No SAJE
Thursday, September 24 – Katie Jamer
Friends of Rye Nature Center Director of Outreach Programs, Katie Jamer, will discuss the importance of maintaining a beautiful, healthy, and safe environment for current and future generations. She will share some of her environmental knowledge and experiences. Learn about access to nature and outdoor education in our own community.
Monday, September 28 – Book Club with Barb Tankel
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker is a richly imagined historical fantasy set in 1899 New York City that weaves together folklore, immigration, and identity. The novel follows two extraordinary beings from different mythological traditions: Chava, a golem created from Jewish mysticism, and Ahmad, a jinni accidentally released from a copper flask rooted in Middle Eastern legend. As they navigate life among immigrant communities in Manhattan, they form an unlikely friendship while struggling with freedom, purpose, and what it means to belong. Blending magic with vivid historical detail, the novel explores themes of loneliness, cultural heritage, destiny, and the connections that shape us.