Those of us in our 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond can count ourselves as part of a history-making generation and pioneers in understanding how to make the most of our lives. The Wise Aging program provides support & resources to live the later years with spirit, resilience and wisdom.

We will explore some of the deep questions presented by this stage of our lives. We will be using stories, questions, scientific research and our personal reflections that enable us to come to new understandings about our lives, ourselves, and our values. Our discussions are informed by selected reading from the Bible, Talmud, and Hassidic stories, as well as contemporary writings by May Sarton, Silvia Borstein, Rabbi Zalman Schacter Shalomi and many others. Learning modalities include small and large group discussions, reflective listening, meditation and dyads.

Topics include:

• Opportunity Paradigm
• Explore Attitudes Towards our Bodies
• The River of Life: Reflecting on our past and creating our future
• Cultivating Nourishing Relationships
• Friendships and Family

The cost for the program is $90/person, payable upon registration. Temple Isaiah members who log in to their Temple Isaiah account before registration can opt to charge the program fee to their bill.

Participants will need to get a small journal for their personal use and purchase the book Wise Aging, by Rachel Cowan and Linda Thal.  Purchase Wise Aging Here 

Wise Aging Part 1 
Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 & April 4, 11, 18

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Please note that the total payment must be submitted with this form or billed to your account. (Temple Isaiah members who are logged in can opt to bill to their account.) A convenience fee (approximately 3%) will be added to the purchase. If the charge is billed to your account, please submit payment on or before March 5. If you are paying by check, please make the check payable to Temple Isaiah and write "Wise Aging" on the check memo line. 

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The Teacher: Debra Rosenblum was trained as a Wise Aging Facilitator by the Institute of Jewish Spirituality. She was a public school teacher for 20 years and is a certified spiritual director. Debra has a Master’s Degree in Education and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Creative and Expressive Arts. She also holds certifications as a yoga and meditation teacher and has been a student of Mussar for the past 4 years