February 12, 2025
Synagogue Village Leaders Gather
Jewish villages are transforming how synagogues support older adults. It started with ChaiVillageLA in 2016 and is followed by three other temple-based villages in the Los Angeles area — Chai Neighbors in Valley Village, TJVillage in Tarzana, and Or Ami Village in Calabasas.
These community networks are part of California’s 50-strong village movement. Rabbi Laura Geller pioneered the synagogue-based model that’s bringing new life to Jewish communities.