Staje

staje was founded in 2012 by jewish communal activists seeking to help american jewish seniors enjoy a more meaningful retirement-age. as baby boomers reach retirement age, they are transforming the concept of a productive retirement, just as they have transformed every earlier life-cycle stage. for many generations, reaching retirement age meant slowing down and becoming a fairly sedentary ‘bubbie’ or ‘zaidie’ stereotype. many jewish seniors would move to a jewish retirement home and enter a more stagnant period of life. elderly jewish americans would see this time as a well-deserved rest after years of work, with visits with grandchildren, golf, knitting, a book club, and perhaps a bit of travel. the new generation of jewish baby boomers reaching this stage of life looks forward to a more growth-filled, productive retirement. with g-d’s help, many will live for years, if not decades, in good health and with sharp minds. they may seek less pressure and more flexibility as their childr