Teaneck—The Orthodox Union, in collaboration with STAJE (a communal organization seeking to help make the retirement-age years meaningful for  American Jews) and Congregation Bnai Yeshurun of Teaneck, announced The SAGE (Seniors Actively Growing and Exploring) Initiative, a four-week series featuring leading rabbinic, communal and mental health professionals, focused on enhancing the educational opportunities of the Jewish community. The program will be held on Monday afternoons October 21, November 4, November 18 and December 2 at OU member Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, 641 West Englewood Avenue in Teaneck. Registration is suggested at www.oucommunity.org or by calling 212.613.8300. Walk-ins are welcome. Each session will begin at 12:00 noon with registration and lunch, followed by the program from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

“The OU is proud to sponsor the SAGE series in Bergen County,” said Rabbi Judah Isaacs, director of the OU Department of Community Engagement. “The OU recognizes that many people are retiring and looking for active ways to nourish their souls. The goal of the program is to acquaint active retirees with opportunities for spiritual growth in their community.”

Yosef Segal, STAJE educational director, explained, “STAJE is an organization that is committed to fostering a culture that views this second phase of adult life as a highly meaningful opportunity and mandate for personal and religious growth. Therefore we are very excited to partner with the OU on this innovative lecture series. We hope this lecture series will help bring an awareness of the tremendous potential for growth that this phase in life offers.”