SI Directory Profile

Lynne is an “elder activist” motivated by her love for her children and the beauty of our world. She was the founding Director of the Spiritual Eldering Institute, where she learned about the opportunities and blessings of becoming an elder in her work with Reb Zalman. She now teaches in the Sage-ing® Legacy Program, and offers her own workshop series “Becoming Vibrant Elders in Our Evolving World” – using the teachings of Joanna Macy. She founded her website, Elder-Activists.org, to inspire, educate and support others — primarily on issues concerning climate change and social justice. In addition to teaching at conferences and retreat centers she works with the Elders Action Network, to build a movement of elders addressing the social and environmental challenges we all face. She lives in Philadelphia, with her partner Mordechai Liebling. Together they have five children and a brand new granddaughter. Contact: lpiser@aol.com; www.elder-activists.org