Seniors Programs
At Beth Tzedec, we understand the importance of cultivating lasting friendships and maintaining ties to the community, which is why our senior-focused initiatives aim to foster a sense of belonging and provide a supportive network. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals, engage in meaningful activities, and create lasting memories.
Beth Tzedec doubly recognizes the importance of families sharing Jewish experiences together! We’re creating programming that is meaningful and enjoyable for the whole family – children, parents and grandparents. As the largest Conservative synagogue in the world, we maintain Jewish traditions across generations, while creating new ones.
Wise Aging
Beth Tzedec offers 6-8 week courses based on the book Wise Aging written by Rabbi Rachel Cowan z”l and Dr. Linda Thal. Join our Spiritual Leaders as we learn and explore how to discover, within this time of life, a sense of joy, meaning and connectedness.
The “To 120” Club
The “To 120” Club at Beth Tzedec offers opportunities for the “chronologically gifted” to foster community, connection, and engagement, offering activities like memoir writing, estate planning talks, tech help (Tech Tuesdays), fall prevention, and book clubs, all designed to support an active and fulfilling Jewish life.
Small Groups
The mission of Beth Tzedec Small Groups is ‘to create smaller caring communities, deepen meaningful connections to one another and Beth Tzedec and create a sense of responsibility to one another’. Registration is now closed for the 2025-2026 programming year, and will reopen in late summer 2026
Upcoming Seniors Programs
October 13, 2026
Tech Tuesdays
We’re delighted to announce that a new set of graduate students from Seneca Polytech, under the direction of Caroline Grammer, will join us once a month to teach us about […]
October 15, 2026
Games Afternoon
The Thursday afternoon tradition returns! Join us for a social afternoon of Mahjong, Bridge and Canasta. For beginners and seasoned veterans alike. Light refreshments will be available. Cost: $2, in […]
October 22, 2026
Wise Aging
Aging can bring a rich mix of opportunities and growth, challenges and losses. Abraham Joshua Heschel said, “The [senior years] are indeed formative years, rich in possibilities… to deepen understanding […]
October 25, 2026
Beth Tzedec Goes to the Theatre: Visting Mr. Green
Beth Tzedec’s “To 120” Club hosts a Sunday afternoon theatre excursion for Theatre Teatron’s “Visiting Mr. Green” at the Meridian Arts Centre (Studio Theatre). Everyone is welcome. About the play: […]
November 4, 2026
Book and Film Club: Vera or Faith
Led by Cynthia Good Cynthia Good reviews Vera or Faith by Gary Steyngart. Light refreshments will be served. This program will also be available to join over Zoom. In Vera, or […]
November 25, 2026
Book and Film Club: The Is Not About Us
Led by Janna Nadler Janna Nadler reviews This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman. Light refreshments will be served. This program will also be available to join over Zoom. […]
January 27, 2027
Book and Film Club: Kaplan’s Plot
Led by Sharoni Sibony Sharoni Sibony reviews Kaplan’s Plot by Jason Diamond. Light refreshments will be served. This program will also be available to join over Zoom. Kaplan’s Plot by […]
February 17, 2027
Book and Film Club: Study for Obedience
Led by Philippa Sheppard Philippa Sheppard reviews Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein. Light refreshments will be served. This program will also be available to join over Zoom. A haunting, […]
March 31, 2027
Book and Film Club: Motherland
Led by Julia Zaransky Julia Zaransky reviews Motherland by Julia Ioffe. Light refreshments will be served. This program will also be available via Zoom. About the Book: A fascinating journey […]
May 5, 2027
Book and Film Club: Film TBC
Led by Jillian Helfield Watch for information coming soon. Pre-registration required. To register, click HERE. FEES All eight sessions: $100; Individual sessions: $15 per session
May 26, 2027
Book and Film Club: Inheritance
Led by Tina Urman Tina Urman reviews Inheritance by Dani Shapiro. This program will also be available to join over Zoom. Imagine waking up to find your entire family history […]