This year marks the centennial of Sage-ing International’s beloved founder, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, born in 1924 in Zholkiev, Poland in what is now western Ukraine. His story is narrated in three unique episodes by his daughter, Chana Tina (Schachter) Duskis of Israel. The episodes are presented separately in a podcast video-type format, accessed via ZOOM.

This is the 3rd and final Episode in the Life of Reb Zalman, as told by his family and closest friends, to honor his memory of the centennial year of his birth.

Episode 3 will bring you the two major turning points that led to the Sage-ing Movement and Jewish Renewal. There is a real-life background story to Reb Zalman’s well-known exercise, The Testimonial Dinner: “A Banquet for our Severe Teachers;” We will also hear about personal insights contributing to his move in 1956 which led to his 40-day retreat at age 60, where the inspiration came for his classic book, From Age-ing to Sage-ing; and how that move changed his religious vision and became Jewish Renewal.

You will hear those stories from his daughter, ChanaTina (Schachter) Duskis, along with several guest speakers who will add their perspectives on Reb Zalman, the impact he had on them, and his amazing contributions to the world and to our lives.

Facilitators

Chana Tina (Schachter) Duskis is a Sage-ing Facilitator and member of the Faculty of The Yerusha Academy where she teaches training programs. 

Chana Tina is the youngest child of Rabbi Zalman and his first wife, Tziporah Faygl. May their memory be a blessing. Chana Tina grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba where her father taught. She enjoyed decades of parental guidance and influence throughout her life and hopes to continue his legacy by tiptoeing in his rather large footsteps, spreading Sage-ing wisdom throughout the world. 

Chana Tina is not retired but “re-inspired,” lives in a small city called Bet Shemesh (House of the Sun) midway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and stands ready to share her 69 years of life experience, wisdom and stories with you.