The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/senior-citizens/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png senior citizens | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/senior-citizens/ 32 32 Redefining the International Senior Living Community in Israel - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/redefining-the-international-senior-living-community-in-israel/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:03:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3756014 A luxury senior living community in the Jerusalem Hills — now offering a one-year trial with no deposit for new residents.

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]]> As Israelis live longer, older Arabs, single women, lag behind on financial security https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israelis-live-longer-older-arabs-single-women-lag-behind-on-financial-security/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:26:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706458 Study finds that 35% of Jewish men aged over 65 still work, but for Jewish women and Arab men that number drops to just 20%, while virtually no Arab women work at that age

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]]> Beresheet – redefining the international senior living community in Israel - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/beresheet-redefining-international-senior-living-community-in-israel/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:25:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3609422 A new luxury senior living community in the Jerusalem Hills, blending architectural excellence, world-class services and an international Jewish community life.

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]]> Kibbutz pickleballers have a ball while courting more team members https://www.timesofisrael.com/kibbutz-pickleballers-have-a-ball-while-courting-more-team-members/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 04:52:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2949386 The racquet game is slowly gaining local fans, and so too are walking football and Mamanet, as mature Israelis seek out team sports that are easier on the joints

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]]> Former wartime reporter and kid’s book author is 99 – and she isn’t slowing down https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-wartime-reporter-and-kids-book-author-is-99-and-she-isnt-slowing-down/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:24:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2589893 Ahead of her 100th birthday, tech-savvy Muriel Mandell teaches fellow seniors photo editing, animation and word processing, and is still a prolific reviewer of children's books

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]]> Former Mossad chief to launch retirees political party https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-mossad-chief-to-launch-retirees-political-party/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:13:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2461187 Danny Yatom, also a former Labor MK, begins process of registering party, which will focus on issues relating to senior citizens

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]]> UK Jewish seniors go viral as they rock iconic album covers during lockdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-jewish-seniors-go-viral-as-they-rock-iconic-album-covers-during-lockdown/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:23:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2348895 Keeping busy despite a ban on visitors, residents of Sydmar Lodge recreate famous images of musical artists such as Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and Elvis Presley

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]]> Now in English, project teaches seniors new ways to keep in touch by smartphone https://www.timesofisrael.com/project-teaches-seniors-new-ways-to-keep-in-touch-by-smartphone-now-in-english/ Tue, 12 May 2020 14:43:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2304345 Some 1,500 people joined original Hebrew language course launched by three Jerusalem social entrepreneurs to help elderly master Zoom, WhatsApp during COVID-19 lockdown

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]]> Seniors stuck amid lockdown learn to operate smartphones with online course https://www.timesofisrael.com/seniors-stuck-amid-lockdown-learn-to-operate-smartphones-with-online-course/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2276952 Over two weeks, more than 1,000 join free course designed by 3 social entrepreneurs that aims to help elderly keep in touch during coronavirus; plans to launch English version soon

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]]> As coronavirus spreads, many Israeli seniors stuck at home, isolated and afraid https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-coronavirus-spreads-many-israeli-seniors-stuck-at-home-isolated-and-afraid/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:51:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2262024 Those in nursing homes are under lockdown and at risk of contagion, while those at home pass the time as best they can cut off from family, friends and activities

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]]> How US Jewish nursing homes are trying to keep seniors safe from the coronavirus https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-us-jewish-nursing-homes-are-trying-to-keep-seniors-safe-from-the-coronavirus/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 03:31:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2258892 No visitors, no group dinners, no Purim festivities: Senior citizen centers are doing their best to protect their residents, who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19

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]]> Israeli goalie recognized as world’s oldest pro soccer player https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-goalie-recognized-as-worlds-oldest-pro-soccer-player/ Sun, 07 Apr 2019 09:45:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2051820 Maccabi Or Yehuda's Isaak Hayik, 73, sets new Guinness World Record

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]]> At 83, former Playboy bunny relaunches career as Instagram lingerie model https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-83-former-playboy-bunny-relaunches-career-as-instagram-lingerie-model/ Wed, 02 May 2018 23:50:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1839417 Dorrie Jacobson fights ageism with 'Senior Style Bible' blog and encourages older women to be accepting of one another's looks, choices and bodies

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]]> Jewish seniors fight isolation with a fast food community in ‘Wendy’s Shabbat’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-seniors-fight-isolation-with-a-fast-food-community-in-wendys-shabbat/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:17:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1788978 Filmmaker Rachel Myers's 88-year-old grandmother stars in a short documentary film that is striking a chord with online and festival viewers

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]]> New Jersey foundation gives $5 million to subsidized housing for Israeli seniors https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-jersey-foundation-gives-5-million-to-subsidized-housing-for-israeli-seniors/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:12:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1792637 Wilf Family Foundation makes donation to Jewish Agency for projects aimed at helping some 27,000 elderly citizens, half of whom are Holocaust survivors

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