November/December 2023 Newsletter | |
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Hello Friends of Aging Together,
Greetings to all! During these trying times, we believe that strength and hope increase when we connect. We hope you’ll join us for some great Aging Together activities beginning with Monday, November 13th, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Anytime is a good time for us to share our wishes for care through the end of life but November has become especially popular through organizations like The Conversation Project. We are pleased to offer:
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Funeral Pre-planning: Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid (and Didn’t Want) to Ask!
with Gregory Katz-Zannitto, LFD, Senior Funeral Director, Director of Communal Partnerships, Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
Monday, November 13th, 7:30–9:00 p.m. | Via Zoom | Register » | Join us for a conversation about things to consider including financial planning, pre-planning, cemetery and plot selection, the new Reform Chevra's sensitivity to queer and trans Jews, green burial and more. Come prepared with the questions you were afraid (or never wanted) to ask!
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.
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Ongoing—Mishpachah Monday! | |
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Online Shmooze, Learn, and Fun
55+, All Are Welcome!
5:00–6:00 p.m. (online)
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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:
Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/513521023
Meeting ID: 513 521 023 | Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York)
Note these Mishpachah Monday dates:
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11/13 - Guests, CBST co-Chairs of the Democracy Action Team, Dean Dresser and Sheri Clemons ⚖️
- 11/20 - Judy Ribnick, Director of Aging Together
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11/27 - Guest, Hilary Nudel, Yoga and meditation teacher, leads chair-based yoga 🪑
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12/4 - Guest, Larry Finkelstein, master baker, demonstrates how to bake a pre-Hanukkah treat 🍩
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12/11 - Judy Ribnick, Director of Aging Together and Sharon Golub, Chair of Mishpachah, lead a Hanukkah celebration 🎵
- 12/18 - Sharon Golub, Chair of Mishpachah, MCs a spirited game Scattegories! Come prepared to laugh. 😄
- 12/25 - Office closed
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Mishpachah Dinner - Friday, December 1st, at 5:00 p.m. dinner before services. Register to join us for a pre-service meal and shmooze at CBST. Registration required by Monday, November 27. All are welcome! Seating limited. | |
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Fifty & Fabulous: Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future
Sunday, December 3, 4:00 p.m. | The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center, 10 East 66th Street, NYC Buy tickets here!
Join us for a powerful multimedia concert event celebrating CBST’s five extraordinary decades with music and memories…weaving together the multiple strands of our story in honor of our past and excitement for our future.
Afterwards, enjoy festive food and drink while we shmooze and dance the night away in celebration of our beloved shul, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah!
Buy tickets here!
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We hope that Aging Together offers you some good learning, resources and company during these days. See you soon! | |
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Ora and Judy
Ora Ezrachi, PhD.
Chair, Aging Together
Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA
Director, CBST Aging Together
JRibnick@cbst.org
(917) 310-4656
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