We have had a very special week here.  Some of the highlights included a field trip to the Mariemont Theatre.  We rented an entire theatre to have a private showing of "Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg," a documentary about Gertrude Berg. For some of us, it was a great learning experience and for the residents, it was filled with memories and nostalgia.   We had 25 residents brave the cold and wind and all of them felt it was well worth it.  They shared stories of listening to Gertrude Berg on the radio and later watching on television.  They talked  about their memories of the McCarthy era and the impact of "Red Channels" on the entertainment industry.  And they recalled their own experiences with mothers calling across the air shafts and out of apartment building windows, creating a very different sense of community than the one we know now.  This wonderful event was made possible by the Berg Family Fund.

 

On Thursday evening, we hosted Heather Lauren Klein, an extremely talented and delighted young vocalist.  Heather is Conservatory trained with a masters in music and currently auditioning with opera companies.  She developed an interest in Yiddish music several years ago and has a repertoire of wonderful Yiddish songs that she performed beautifully.  We had a full house in the Wilbur and Mary Jean Cohen Religious and Cultural Center and no one wanted to see the evening end!

 

We wish you and your family the healthiest and happiest of holiday season.

All the best,