Jeanette Macht will help guide ChaiVillageLA as it continues to grow. (photo courtesy of ChaiVillageLA)

The ChaiVillageLA Board of Directors has appointed Jeanette Macht as its new executive director.

ChaiVillageLA, a partnership between the reform synagogues Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and Temple Isaiah, is the first syna­gogue-based village in the country. Its goal is to challenge members to rethink paradigms of aging and empower them to use their accumu­lated experience, talents, wisdom and optimism to build a community of respect, support, caring and joy.

“We are delighted to welcome Jeanette to serve in this position,” board president Georgia Mercer said. “She brings with her an extra­ordinary diversity of skills and experience, including a deep com­mitment to older adults, all of which are so closely aligned with the village’s mission and goals.”

Macht has earned master’s degrees in social work and Jewish communal service, as well as a law degree. Most recently, she worked as a care manager and aging life care specialist for Senior Support Solutions in Lexington, Massachusetts, providing compas­sionate care management services to older adults. Macht was also involved in her temple, Shir Tikvah, where she served on the board, including two years as temple pres­ident.

“I am honored to have been cho­sen for this position with ChaiVillageLA,” Macht said. “I look forward to partnering with its dedicated members as we build upon the excellent programming and services while we continue to grow the country’s first synagogue-based village.”

For information about ChaiVillageLA, call (310)592-0321, email jeanette@chaivil­lagela.org or visit chaivillagela.org.