Senior Activities in a Jewish EnvironmentSAJE, Senior Activities in a Jewish Environment, was founded 14 years ago at Community Synagogue of Rye as a way for seniors ages 60 and above to interact and gather for a variety of events, including musical presentations, lectures on Jewish topics, creative writing, occasional field trips and much more.
SAJE schedule: Monday - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Thursdays - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm At Community Synagogue of Rye 200 Forest Ave, Rye, NY, 10580 Lunch is served following most programs or guest speakers. SAJE is designed to provide social and educational opportunities to those in our community who have retired or work from home, so you are always welcome to bring a friend. If you are interested in participating or if you have a skill you would like to share and/or teach with the group please contact SAJE@comsynrye.org. The Jewish History of WestchesterPaul Hicks, a great writer, historian and long, longtime Rye native and researcher extraordinaire stopped by SAJE to present a history of the Jewish experience in Westchester from 1720 to World War I.
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SAJE - Accordian Concert: Dion - "The Wanderer"Rob Sturtz is known as Rob the Accordian Man joins us for a concert. He has been a featured performer at the Bryant Park summer long event–Accordians of the World. Rob will entertain us with music from show tunes, rock and roll, classic rock, doo-wop and old-time standards.
Community Synagogue of Rye's SAJE (Senior Activities in a Jewish Environment) kicked off the holiday with a musical celebration for the first day of Chanukah led by Cantor Melanie Cooperman. A great time was had by all!
📷 Photos by Gary Taplin |
Upcoming Schedule
Monday, May 20
Sharing More of Our Stories: Andi Hessekiel, a freelance writer and writing coach, has led sessions for SAJE each year for over a decade, by using simple prompts that jog your memory and guide you to write about your life. Andi’s warm feedback helps us get in touch with the writer that lives inside of us and stories shared stimulate great conversation among us. This session is open to anyone who cares to join us – as a listener or as a storyteller. Writers prompt: I still miss _______________, even after all this time.
Thursday, May 23
Lunch Out with Friends at Sam’s of Gedney Way in White Plains. Please join us for a family-style lunch in our own private room. (Parking is available in the rear of the restaurant.)
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day–No SAJE Event
Thursday, May 30
Bruce Museum—Summer with the Averys [Milton | Sally | March] Featuring landscapes, seascapes, beach scenes, and figural compositions—as well as rarely seen travel sketchbooks—the exhibition takes an innovative approach to the superb work produced by the Avery family. Along with canonical paintings by Milton Avery, the show offers a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the remarkable art created by Avery’s wife Sally and their daughter March.
Click here for a Google Map:
Community Synagogue of Rye
200 Forest Ave
Rye, NY, 10580
RSVP to Brenda Wilkin
Sharing More of Our Stories: Andi Hessekiel, a freelance writer and writing coach, has led sessions for SAJE each year for over a decade, by using simple prompts that jog your memory and guide you to write about your life. Andi’s warm feedback helps us get in touch with the writer that lives inside of us and stories shared stimulate great conversation among us. This session is open to anyone who cares to join us – as a listener or as a storyteller. Writers prompt: I still miss _______________, even after all this time.
Thursday, May 23
Lunch Out with Friends at Sam’s of Gedney Way in White Plains. Please join us for a family-style lunch in our own private room. (Parking is available in the rear of the restaurant.)
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day–No SAJE Event
Thursday, May 30
Bruce Museum—Summer with the Averys [Milton | Sally | March] Featuring landscapes, seascapes, beach scenes, and figural compositions—as well as rarely seen travel sketchbooks—the exhibition takes an innovative approach to the superb work produced by the Avery family. Along with canonical paintings by Milton Avery, the show offers a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the remarkable art created by Avery’s wife Sally and their daughter March.
Click here for a Google Map:
Community Synagogue of Rye
200 Forest Ave
Rye, NY, 10580
RSVP to Brenda Wilkin
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