Summer 2023 Newsletter
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Hello Friends of Aging Together,

Happy summer! We hope you enjoy these Aging Together programs, many of which are geared to Elul and the Yamim Noraim. Read on for some great upcoming events, videos of recent Aging Together gatherings, informative articles, and some music of the season. For starters, please join us this Monday, August 21, 7:30–9:00 p.m., for a step towards making the days of Elul and beyond more meaningful.
Building a Holier World: Seasonal Resistance During the Yamim Noraim
Monday, August 21, 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Online | Register »
This event will feature Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum in conversation with  Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, author of Seasonal Resistance. They will explore how this season of t'shuvah can be used to further the movement toward a more just, free, and equitable society. Q&A to follow. Sponsored by Aging Together and L’Dor Vador.

If you've registered previously for an Aging Together program, you're already on the list and will receive the Zoom information on the morning of the program. If you have never registered, we encourage you to register now. 
FREE RAFFLE!
We will be raffling off signed copies of Seasonal Resistance at the August 21 conversation. Enter the raffle for a chance to win! Enjoy the conversation and stay online for a chance to win.

Ongoing—Mishpachah Monday!
Online Shmooze, Learn, and Fun
55+, All Are Welcome! 
5:00–6:00 p.m. (online)
Mishpachah (Family) is CBST’s weekly online meetup spot for conversation, learning and fun. It’s a great way to talk with new and familiar people. Lightly facilitated by Judy Ribnick, LCSW, with Chair, Sharon Golub, along with Mishpachah participants and guests. No need to register, just join us here:
Meeting ID: 513 521 023 | Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York)

Note these Mishpachah Monday dates:
  • 8/21—with Judy Ribnick
  • 8/28—Guest Hilary Nudell, yoga and meditation teacher, including at CBST
  • 9/04—Office closed (Labor Day)
  • 9/11—Guests: Conversation with teens from DOROT—Part 1
  • 9/18—Guests: Conversation with teens from DOROT—Part 2
  • 9/25—Office closed (Yom Kippur)
More Upcoming Events—Save These Dates
Legacies Forward and Back Part 1: Sharing the Harvest of Your Life: The Jewish Tradition of Ethical Wills with Rabbi Laura Geller
Monday, September 11, 7:30–9:00 p.m. | Online
We welcome Rabbi Laura Geller back for another interactive workshop that will be part of our Elul work to prepare for the High Holy Days. Drawing on Chapter 31 of her seminal book, Getting Good at Getting Older, we’ll explore the Jewish tradition of writing an ethical will, a personal document—be it a letter, video, poem, song, scrapbook or other format—that communicates the values that have animated our lives and the wisdom that we want to share. This process can be used solely to better understand ourselves or, additionally, to be shared with others. Limited, free copies of Getting Good at Getting Older will be available for attendees. More information and registration forthcoming.
Legacies Forward and Back Part 2: Warlé: A Multimedia Event Exploring LGBTQ+ Ancestry with CBST member Andy Ingall + professional tango dancers + Charles Markam, DOROT, and Judy Ribnick, CBST
Featuring a Slide Talk, Dance Performance, and Queer Tango 101 Lesson
Monday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. | at CBST and online
CBST member Andy Ingall shares stories about his long-lost gay cousins interwoven with tangos performed by Mariana Parma, Walter Perez, and Leonardo Sardella. This program includes Q&A, an introductory queer tango class (for all!), and reception. Co-hosted by CBST Aging Together, DOROT, and Friends of Argentine Tango. More information and registration forthcoming.
Have You Heard?
Check out CBST Aging Together videos and resource links from our monthly AT gatherings:
Queer? Who Me? Exploring the Names We Call Ourselves
Monday, June 12
CRRI Aliza Schwartz led a fascinating discussion about the words we’ve used to identify ourselves and find community through the decades. With CRRI Adam Graubart and members of Aging Together, L’dor Vador and Aleinu.

Judaism Disrupted
Monday, May 15
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, author of Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century, in conversation about a vibrant, modern, inclusive Judaism.

Articles of Note (and Some Music for the Season)
"How to Feel Less Lonely, According to the Surgeon General" (NYTimes). America’s top physician, Dr. Vivek Murthy, offers advice on how to build meaningful social connections in an increasingly lonely world. Please note: You can find an audio version of the article once you click the link.   

Thanks to Jack Malick for sending this article, "5 Surprise Retirement Expenses" (Charles Schwab). Here’s how to get ahead of them.

"Joni Mitchell Leads with Her Music" (Next Avenue). She’s always been a powerful voice for women, and even a health crisis could not stop her. And, at 79, she is performing again.

L'hitra'ot!
We hope that you’ve enjoyed this issue of CBST’s Aging Together newsletter. Feel free to share it with others and spread the word about Aging Together.
L’Shalom,
Ora and Judy
 
Ora Ezrachi, PhD.
Chair, Aging Together
 
Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA
Director, CBST Aging Together
(917) 310-4656