Across the Ages and Stages of Life: An Intergenerational Opportunity
Mondays, April 13, May 4, and June 1, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The program will begin promptly at 6:30 pm with light refreshments served after the discussion.
(In-person and Online)
For KS members and their loved ones
Aging offers many gifts—wisdom, perspective, resilience, and a lifetime of stories. It can also bring challenges such as illness, isolation, loss, and shifting family dynamics, and possibly, greater awareness of our own mortality. For older adults and those who love them, navigating these changes can feel complex and sometimes overwhelming.
Join Rabbi Darby and leaders from JF&CS for three evenings of learning and honest conversation designed to support older adults and other family members through the emotional and practical realities of aging and the end of life.
Childcare available upon request. Please note childcare needs on the RSVP form.
Monday, April 13 – What Families Need to Know
Please RSVP by April 9 (for April 13, in-person)
REGISTER HERE (for Zoom for any of the three events)
Rabbi Darby will open with a brief teaching followed by leaders from JF&CS who will provide a broad introduction to navigating the aging journey, including:
- Housing options & home safety
- Coordinating medical care and supportive services
- Understanding and addressing challenging family dynamics
- Knowing when and how to seek additional help
Monday, May 4 – End of Life Matters: Jewish Teachings and Customs, along with KS Practices
Please RSVP by April 30 (for May 4, in-person)
Rabbi Darby will teach about:
- Anticipating the end of life, the Vidui and Shema
- At the time of death, caring for the body
- Funeral, burial
- Becoming mourners, Shiva, Sheloshim
- Saying Kaddish, Yizkor, and the practice of observing Yahrzeit
- Membership Matters, Kerem Shalom bereavement policies and practices
Monday, June 1 – Coping with the Grief & Loss that Accompany Illness
Please RSVP by May 28 (for June 1 in-person)
Leaders from JF&CS will discuss the concept of ambiguous loss and how conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, and Parkinson’s disease affect both individuals and caregivers. Learn strategies for coping, connecting, and finding strength in uncertainty.
Bring Your Questions
Whether you’re caring for an older adult, trying to support aging parents, navigating changes for yourself, or simply want to feel more prepared, this series will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and less alone.
We will note topics of interest for future exploration within our Kerem Shalom community, which will inform planning for future learning and engagement opportunities.