Seniors

Amid rising antisemitism:

South African Jews choose to strengthen their identity

As hostility and anti-Israel sentiment intensify, Cape Town’s Jewish community responds by expanding Jewish life with a new Torah study initiative for seniors.

IFCJ celebrates special 100th birthday for seniors

Holocaust survivors and other senior immigrants celebrate their 100th birthdays in a joint birthday party organized by IFCJ.

Health Min. to provide subsidized dental care for more seniors

Health Ministry lowers age for seniors to receive subsidized dental care, expands basket of subsidized treatments.

New GET Chessed program connects seniors and youth

Colel Chabad launches new program connecting youth and Holocaust survivors in one of Israel's largest volunteer networks.

Research: Optimism extends life expectancy

Always look on the bright side of life: Hebrew University research finds optimism extends life expectancy among seniors.

Bubbe lives in the path of Hurricane Irma. Now what?

Jewish organizations help seniors prepare for hurricane, ask families to encourage seniors to evacuate.