Here's a great Cedar Village moment to share with all of you-we have a resident who came to us after a complicated and challenging life in the community.  At first, he really did not participate or communicate.  He rarely walked, opting to rely on a wheelchair.  He was identified as someone who might take part in the B'nai Mitzvah Mission.  That opportunity mobilized him to walk more and become more proactive about his health.  Being in Israel helped revitalize his sense of purpose and he began to communicate much more openly.  Today, he is not only an active Cedar Village volunteer (and resident) but also leads activities for other residents.  He is truly an example of what we always say, "Life begins at Cedar Village."