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.
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Member Spotlight

Ashby Village

With 600 members and volunteers, Ashby Village is a warm, welcoming community, rooted in connection, social support and a spirit of resiliency. We draw strength from one another to live our lives with vitality and joy. Given our Berkeley roots, we are socially active, too, advocating for policies to make our city age-friendly.