The Scribe
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Deadline for the spring issue of The Scribe:
April 1, 2011
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Annual Conference Next Month!
We are getting excited about the annual conference taking place March 27- 30 in Dallas, Texas.
There is still time to register! Go to the registration website, where you will find a complete schedule and speaker information. For a preview, watch the clip below of one of our keynote speakers.  | | Keynote Assistant Secretary Kathy Greenlee |
Don't Forget - make your hotel reservation at the beautiful Westin Galleria of Dallas, Texas to take advantage of our group discounted rate (based on availability).
Looking forward to meeting you there! |
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Los Angeles Jewish Home Dedicates Torah for the Ages
Reseda, CA
On Sunday, January 23, the Los Angeles Jewish Home celebrated the completion of the Torah for the Ages project with the dedication of a Torah written exclusively for the residents of the Home. The new Torah was blessed by Rabbi Sheldon Pennes, the Home's Jack H. Skirball Director of Spiritual Life; and Rabbis Anthony Elman and Rita Hertzberg, rabbis for the Home's Eisenberg Village and Grancell Village campuses, respectively. "Today we are dedicating a Torah written for us with the hands-on participation of our residents, families, and community members," said Reggie Scheer, a resident who served as co-chair of the Torah for the Ages Committee. "This Torah will last long into the Home's second century and truly be a Torah for the Ages." Resident and co-chair Bob Hirsch added, "It's not often a community has the opportunity to witness the dedication of a new Torah."
Click here to veiw the photo gallery and video
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Volunteer Recognition
West Palm Beach, FL
 MorseLife recently held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, which paid special tribute to individual and group volunteers from throughout Palm Beach County who gave nearly 28,000 hours of their time in 2010. Volunteers who reached 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 year milestones were also honored.
Volunteer opportunities include everything from visiting with residents, sharing talents and skills, working in the Morse Geriatric Center or The Tradition of the Palm Beaches gift shops and the Nearly New Thrift Shop. Also delivering kosher meals to homebound seniors, providing clerical support and assisting with religious activities. "The goal of the Volunteer Department is to match people with their specific talents, experience and interests," said Nadine Greenberg, MorseLife Director of Volunteer Services. "It is wonderful to see so many individuals of all ages and backgrounds willing to make a difference." At the end of the program, Greenberg presented a symbolic "check" for $580,776 to MorseLife chairman Terri Sriberg, representing the estimated value of the 27,855 hours of service contributed by all volunteers in 2010. Congratulations to MorseLife and its dedicated volunteers!
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Alternative Care Options for Seniors: Informing the Community
Fairfield, CT
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On February 9, The Jewish Home for the Elderly held an Open House and informational session on programs for seniors who want to safely stay in their own homes and remain actively involved. Deb Wesley, certified nurse and administrator for the The Roy and Aline Friedman Home Care Agency at The Jewish Home for the Elderly, presented various programs and options to seniors and caretakers followed by a question and answer session. "Even just a few hours a week of personal attention and professional care can make a wonderful difference in a person's life," said Wesley. "We help people go shopping, manage their medications, and travel to and from appointments in a timely way. Scheduling for an afternoon or an overnight stay according to individuals' needs and preferences makes a world of difference." The Open House, which included music, hors d'oeuvres, resource tables and tours of the facility, was an event enjoyed by all.
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Save the Date: Sephardic at 60 "2011 Diamond Anniversary Gala"
New York, NY
The Sephardic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the Sephardic Geriatric Foundation of New York, Inc., will hold their 2011 Diamond Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at The Grand Hyatt in New York City. The event will feature Emmy® award-winning journalist, TV host and New York Times bestselling author Rita Cosby, who will be autographing copies of her book, Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father's Past. The Sephardic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has always served as a home for Holocaust survivors, thereby reaffirming the importance of survivors' stories such as the one detailed in Cosby's book. Honored guests will include Corporate Leadership Award winner Ronald Finkler (TD Bank), Healthcare Leadership Award winner Saul Greenberger (Pharmscript, LLC), Senior Care Humanitarian Award winner Jack Halpern (MyElder Advocate), and Community Service and Civic Leadership Award winner Lenny Tilman (ABRUD). For more information, visit www.sephardichome.org or call (718) 266-6100 x 312. |
And the Award Goes to...
Overland Park, KS
The 8th Joseph and Eleanor Wolff Excellence in Care Giving Award was presented to Chris Murei, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in Village Shalom's Weinberg Health Center. The award is given twice annually to an employee who provides direct care to residents in Village Shalom's skilled nursing areas. Candidates for the Wolff Award are nominated by Village Shalom residents, family members and co-workers. Nomination letters on Murei's behalf noted that "he is a great team player and considerate of everyone," said Tina Munger, Director of Nursing. "We've had so many compliments about the work Chris has done. He is gentle and caring, and treats each resident as if they were his relative. Chris is attentive to the needs of his residents and, most of all, he anticipates their needs, taking the time to learn about their likes and dislikes. Chris exemplifies exceptional care giving." Murei received a check for $750 and a commemorative plaque in recognition of the honor and his name has also been added to a permanent display at Village Shalom.
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A New CFO for Abramson Center for Jewish Life Horsham, PA
 Mark T. Wasserman, MBA, CPA, CTP (Lafayette Hill), was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life. Wasserman holds a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Penn State University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). Over the past 20 years, his distinguished career has included leadership in financial and asset management, budgeting, investments, insurance, forensic accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. A board member and past treasurer of Variety-The Children's Charity of Greater Philadelphia, Mr. Wasserman is the founder and past chair of Variety's annual Autism Walk. He has also been involved with Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding and is a coach for Plymouth Junior ABA Basketball. In recognition of his community involvement, he received PREIT's Sylvan Cohen Community Service Award in 2005. Congratulations to Mr. Wasserman and the Abramson community.
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The Scribe
Spring Edition
 Do you want to see your organization featured? Do you have an amazing program that you would like to share?
Has your organization done something amazing recently? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, send your articles and photo submissions to Heather Gordon at heather@ajas.org. Maybe YOU will be featured in the next issue of the Scribe. DEADLINE: April 1, 2011 |
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