People over 60 often consider relocating or downsizing, seeking a different way of life as they retire or become empty-nesters. Luckily, many communities throughout North America and in Israel offer appropriate housing and resources for older adults, while also providing a robust Orthodox Jewish community.
The Orthodox Union’s SPIRIT (Stimulating Program Initiative for Retirees that Inspires Thought) and the Savitsky Communal Growth Initiative will be co-sponsoring a unique event to identify and promote these communities with appropriate housing, programming and other resources that are attractive to this demographic.
The Retire & Relocate Fair will be held virtually on Sunday, May 4. The Orthodox Union has previously hosted two other Community Home Relocation Fairs, which were both successful.
Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, OU senior director of community projects and partnerships, who coordinates the fair, says that “the event’s objective is to provide an opportunity for older adults to discover communities that will provide the amenities of an Orthodox Jewish lifestyle with housing and resources appropriate for their needs, while also addressing their other criteria, such as proximity to their children or other relatives who can be supportive.”
Leaders of communities with housing and programs for this particular demographic are encouraged to apply ASAP to secure a virtual booth. Previous fairs have been closed out to communities far in advance.
For more information and an application to represent your community at the event, reach out to Steinig: steinigj@ou.org.
