Call for Sacred Aging Advisory Council Members

Overview

Sacred Spaces created Seivah: Sacred Aging, an initiative to support Jewish organizations in helping older adults age with dignity and respect while building institutional capacity to prevent and respond to elder abuse, with generous funding from the Sephardic Foundation on Aging.

To ensure that our work reflects lived experiences, Sacred Spaces is forming its first Sacred Aging Advisory Council (Seivah Advisory Council) to center the voices and insights of older Jewish adults in shaping this important work.

Role of the Advisory Council

Members will contribute to the development of Sacred Spaces’ programming, resources, and strategies to prevent elder abuse in Jewish communities across the United States. Council members will help raise
awareness, inspire change, and promote healing in their communities.

Council members will:

• • • Provide input into Sacred Spaces’ activities and resource development.
    • Serve as ambassadors, including speaking at relevant events.
    • Highlight personal experiences as an educational tool.
    • Act as catalysts for elder abuse prevention in their communities.

Why is this Advisory Council Important?

Personal stories from those with direct experience or knowledge of elder abuse are critical to creating compassionate, effective responses. For victim-survivors, sharing experiences can be empowering and help challenge stigma. For organizations, these insights promote trauma-informed, values-based care rooted in dignity, respect, and collective responsibility.

Who Should Apply?

We are seeking U.S.-based individuals with personal or professional experience in the areas of sacred aging or elder abuse prevention/response. This may include:

• • • Having experienced elder abuse, directly or through a loved one.
    • Working with or advocating for older Jewish adults who have experienced abuse.
    • Advising communities or organizations on elder abuse prevention.

We are committed to building a diverse council that reflects a wide range of lived experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage people who are aged 60 and older to apply.

Do I need to be Jewish to apply?

No. Sacred Spaces welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. We ask that applicants either have a working knowledge of North American Jewish communities or demonstrate a respect for Jewish values.

Participation and Commitment

• • • The Advisory Council will convene virtually 4–6 times per year.
    • Members must have access to the internet and be able to use Zoom and email.
    • An honorarium of $1,000 will be provided in recognition of members’ time and contributions.

How to Apply

THE APPLICATION PROCESS HAD CLOSED. Our goal is to have a full advisory council seated by October 1, 2025.

 

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For any questions, please contact Lauren Litton at Lauren@JewishSacredSpaces.org.