“From Age-ing to Sage-ing”

A Gift We Need to Open Every Day

Three Wednesdays

June 12th, July 10th, August 14th

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET

12:00 pm -1:30 pm CT

11:00 am – 12:30 pm MT

10:00 am -11:30 am PT

Find the time in your region HERE.

During this centennial celebration year of Rabbi Zalman Schachter Shalomi, Sage-ing International is exploring the roots that have been planted by Reb Zalman, from his book, “From Age-ing to Sage-ing,” authored with contributions from Ronald S.Miller. This is the taproot that has nurtured the Conscious Aging Movement.

Join us for three in-depth book-study (explorations) sessions along with special guest speakers, as we look closely at Reb Zalman’s book, “From Age-ing to Sage-ing.” The wisdom and resources contained in the book are as relevant today as they were 30 years ago, from the proposal for an alternative to senescence through the process of Sage-ing, to the practice of ending our separation from the web of life and all that is contained therein.

Each session will bring together the voices of those who have worked with Reb Zalman and can give us deeper insights into his journey and practices described in the book.

Sessions and Facilitators

June 12th – Session One

Special Guests Bahira Sugarman and Lynn Iser

…with Judith Helburn – We will share how “From Age-ing to Sage-ing” came to be. We will examine where we are in our evolution toward becoming a sage. The Theory of Spiritual Eldering will cover the history of attitudes towards elders, but also why we, as sages, need to grow and pass our accumulated wisdom down to other generations. The session includes stories, poetry, questions to ponder as well as suggestions for us to continue our sage-ing journey.

July 10th – Session Two

Special Guests David Chernikoff and Rodger Kamenetz

…with Jerome Kerner – We will examine the Sage-ing practices that form the arc from images of aging, life harvesting, forgiveness, mortality, and legacy. We will be focusing on the breakthroughs in spiritual eldering that have occurred in the last seven decades, how we define ‘spiritual,’ and how this has become the new paradigm in personal growth that leads to validation, self-worth, and meaning from within.

August 14th – Session Three

Special Guests – To Be Determined

…with Raines Cohen – In our last (but not least) session, we will explore what it truly means to be “Aging in Community.” How can we serve as mentors, in ways that create our legacy through service?

What is our role in healing our own families, the communities we live in, and the world? How can we organize in wisdom circles and guilds and bring about the change we dream of, in ways that will survive us?

Registration – Save by registering by May 20th!