Retirees Group
Reaching retirement age marks a significant life transition, offering the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the fruits of decades of work. It’s also a time to explore new interests, engage in community life, and prioritize well-being and personal fulfillment.
If you live in Ashkelon, you know about the Retirees Group. The group is run by Sarah Zecharia and she is very visible at all major community events. If you join the group, you can expect to receives SMS several times a day, notifying you of upcoming lectures, trips or events. It costs nothing to join and yiu will be amazd at the many events and programs available at great discounts.
The Retirees group is not just for retirees
You do not have to be retired to join the group, just retirement age. Once you join you are able to take advantage of the MANY trips, classes, lectures and events, all at a discount. You will receive SMSs in Hebrew about trips to Eilat, the Dead Sea, and other cities in Israel as well as trip to other countries.
Through events, lectures, and community partnerships, the Retirees Group encourages a dynamic and compassionate approach to supporting Ashkelon’s retirees, ensuring they remain socially active, culturally engaged, and heard at the municipal and national level.
About Sarah Zecharia
Sarah Zecharia is the chairperson of the Municipal Pensioners’ (retirees’) Association in Ashkelon (“יו”ר ארגון הגמלאים העירוני באשקלון”) who has been deeply involved in organizing events, advocating on behalf of elderly residents, and forging partnerships with national institutions.
Under Sarah’s leadership, the association has developed strong traditions such as Israeli holiday parties, which “have become a tradition in the organization,” featuring performances by popular entertainers like Adir Miller and the Overton band . These events foster a sense of community and celebration among retirees, reinforcing social bonds and shared traditions. Sarah Zecharia oversaw a major two‑week trip to Central America—visiting cities like Mexico City, Guatemala City, and Tuxtla—on which members experienced memorable cultural, historical, and communal experiences. Zecharia joked that “the trip was like a post‑army journey,” highlighting how age is just a number for her group .
Beyond social gatherings and travel, Zecharia has also spearheaded collaborative initiatives with national institutions. She helped organize a joint conference between the local pensioners’ association and the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi), aimed at easing the transition to retirement for dozens of Ashkelon seniors. As she put it, “the conference has become a tradition helping pensioners make retirement smoother and more pleasant” . Additionally, Zecharia has engaged with the National Labor Federation (Histadrut), advocating for reforms such as stopping pension erosion, increasing old-age allowances, and implementing state-supported long‑term care insurance. At a meeting with the Histadrut chair, she emphasized the need to protect both budgetary and accumulative pensioners.
Her email is: sara1812@walla.com
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