Reb Zalman was among the first to offer insights into reconceptualizing the aging process, drawing on many religions and traditions and emphasizing the increasing importance of making meditation, exercise, and spiritual healing a part of the second half of life.
In his efforts to “revitalize” Judaism he has been committed to interfaith dialogue, feminism, the Gaia hypothesis, and the rights of LGBTs. His entire life is a tribute to the power of self-growth and community service to effect change in the world. His book, From Age-ing to Sage-ing, is one of the many insightful guides we can find for making the transition from a youth-dominated mentality and culture to a deepened wisdom and maturity.