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Community As Family

Having caring family nearby can be an invaluable practical and emotional support for older people, especially those living alone.

Temple Members of all ages without close family, or who may be anticipating “aging solo”, are invited to Community as Family, a cordial group which empowers our later years by developing diverse meaningful relationships, knowing how to access important resources, and thinking strategically about the future.

Community as Family will meet on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on the following dates throughout the Spring 2020 season:
January 13 | February 24 | March 23 | April 20 | May 18

Light refreshments will be served, and there are no commercial endorsements. Participation is open to temple members only.

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Rabbi Amy Ehrlich
(212) 507-9603

What Matters: The Most Important Conversation of Your Life

by Rabbi Amy Ehrlich

I want to invite you to have the most important conversation of your life — that is, a conversation about the end of life. Don’t stop reading now! This is important. You might think it would be hard or uncomfortable but it starts with a simple question: What matters to you? Whether you are asking the question or answering it, share because you care… >>

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Community as Family Goes Global

by Wendl Kornfeld, Temple Member

Temple Emanu-El is becoming increasingly recognized and praised as a trailblazer, a progressive congregation that recognizes and responds to the needs and interests of its older members. >>

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How My Congregation Acts as a Family for Older Members without Relatives

by Wendl Kornfeld, Temple Member

As older Americans stay fit and engaged in active lives, a great number of them nevertheless count on a measure of companionship and support to be provided by family members – usually their adult children. (Full article published on the URJ “Inside Leadership” blog—6/08/17.) >>

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