SAYVA Symposium Explores Jewish Identity and Legacy
SAYVA’s October 18 symposium brings older adults’ experiences into discussions of Jewish identity, purpose and legacy, with free registration.
SAYVA will hold its Living Jewishly symposium on October 18, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00 California time (PDT, UTC−7) at Temple Ahavat Shalom. The afternoon focuses on identity, purpose and legacy through presentations and conversation involving older adults from the San Fernando Valley’s Jewish community.
Experience becomes the programme
The organiser names Rabbi Becky Hoffman, the synagogue’s senior rabbi, for the welcome and opening remarks. Participants can hear up to three presentations, followed by guided table reflection and conversation. Dessert and refreshments are also included in the published programme.
SAYVA describes its work in terms of connection, learning and positive aging. The symposium puts that approach into a practical format: community members share their experiences, and attendees have opportunities to respond and consider their own relationship with Jewish life.
Free attendance with registration
The event is free, but registration is required on SAYVA’s symposium page. The venue address listed by the Jewish Federation Los Angeles calendar is 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge, California 91326. SAYVA’s own page describes the temple’s location as Porter Ranch.
Partner organisations include HaMakom, Kol Tikvah, LA Jewish Health/Fountainview, Temple Ahavat Shalom, Temple Judea, Temple Ramat Zion and Valley Beth Shalom. The gathering therefore draws on several institutions rather than only the host congregation.
In Israel, the announced California hours correspond to 00:00-03:00 on October 19 (IDT, UTC+3). No online attendance option is announced in the programme, so that conversion is for calendar clarity rather than a livestream invitation. Enquiries can be directed to selkins@sayva.us or +1 818-823-6522; participants can indicate accommodation needs through the organiser’s registration form.
