In collaboration with the Union of Reform Judaism Sacred Aging Project, Hiddur convened a conference with leading scholars and practitioners from all four major movements in Judaism in May 2004, to explore the "age wave" and its impact on synagogues-on everything from the programming they plan to the way they structure their organizations. Our report "Gearing Up for the Age Wave: A Guide for Synagogues"(PDF) summarizes highlights from the think tank and offers direction to congregations seeking to address and engage aging Jews as part of a multigenerational community. The full report is available for free download, and is being distributed to lay and professional synagogue leaders across North America. A brief executive summary (PDF) also is available for download.
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