The central address for Jewish eldercare
AJAS is a unique association of not-for-profit community-based organizations, rooted in Jewish values, which promotes and supports the delivery of services to an aging population.
AJAS serves our communities by providing professional development and networking opportunities for our members.
About Us
The Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) was founded in 1960 as the North American Association of Jewish Homes and Housing for the Aging (NAJHHA). It was created and continues to function as the central coordinator for homes and residential facilities for Jewish elderly in North America. Dr. Herbert Shore was the driving force behind the establishment of AJAS and was the organization’s founding executive vice president and first president.
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, AJAS is a unique forum that promotes and supports elder services in the context of Jewish values through education, professional development, and advocacy and community relationships.
AJAS represents the best interests of the Jewish aged in communities where membership organizations are located. The members of AJAS administer to the needs of the aging through residential health care, assisted living and group homes, independent and congregate housing, and living-at-home service programs.
AJAS functions to promote the unique role and mission of Jewish-sponsored not-for-profit organizations serving the aging by arranging educational meetings for the mutual exchange of information and ideas for members and all organizations for the aging, working jointly with and supporting other organizations which serve the aging, working with members to improve the operation and status of each members organization, and by concerning itself with the welfare of and advocacy for all elderly.
Our Vision
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Provide
Education and opportunities for individual and organizational growth
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Advocate
For increased welfare and access to care for the elderly
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Foster
Connections and relationships between our members and our communities
Our Team
Ruth Katz
President & CEO
Janine Gelfond
Membership Strategy & Membership
Our members
The AJAS membership is comprised of non-profit Jewish-sponsored nursing homes, housing communities, community based service organizations and outreach programs throughout North America and Israel.
AJAS Annual Conferences
AJAS2027
