Los Angeles Jewish Home

The Home’s #Passover Seders were ones to remember. Residents were treated to their own individual Seder plate, and tuned into virtual services led by Skirball Director of Spiritual Life Rabbi Karen Bender and Eisenberg Village Campus Rabbi Ron Goldberg. In addition, residents received a rose with their meal to commemorate a beautiful holiday dinner.

To the physicians of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, who provide outstanding care and compassion each and every day: we appreciate you. Happy #NationalDoctorsDay!

Scenes from last week’s pre-#Passover kashering (cleaning) of the Jewish Home kitchens. Skirball Director of Spiritual Life Rabbi Karen Bender and Eisenberg Village Campus Rabbi Ron Goldberg inspired the Home’s hardworking dietary department staff as they cleaned. In addition, the rabbis did the traditional burning of the hametz (leavened bread).

Chag Pesach Sameach (Happy #Passover)! Sending many blessings as you gather at the Seder with your loved ones this weekend.

Every year on #RoshHashanah, Jews around the globe recite these ancient words: Hayom harat olam Today is the day of the world's creation. It is a prayer for positivity and hope that is particularly poignant during these trying times. As we grapple with a deadly pandemic that continues to wreak havoc on our daily lives, says Rabbi Karen Bender, Skirball director of spiritual life at the Jewish Home, this is precisely the message we need. Read our recap on this year's High Holy Day festivities at the Jewish Home. http://bit.ly/LAJHSweetNewYear

The Los Angeles Jewish Home’s Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC) hosted a day for participants to safely receive their flu shots. BCSC provided transportation for each participant from their home to the Center and back. Once vaccinated, participants were given a bag filled with activities to keep them engaged at home. Our CEO-President Dale Surowitz also stopped by to give our participants a warm welcome. Even under the masks, everyone could tell there were smiles all around!

Time for a star-studded #ThrowbackThursday! This photo dates back to the 1940s, when silent film actress Mary Pickford and husband, actor Buddy Rogers broke ground for the Mary Pickford Building at the original Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging in Boyle Heights.

Your actions today will help save lives of our residents and protect our front line workers. Help provide additional support and personal protective equipment (PPE) by donating to our COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. By starting a Facebook Fundraiser or making a donation, you can make a difference in the lives of our residents and staff. https://www.facebook.com/fund/LosAngelesJewishHome/

Now is the time to start planning for your long-term financial needs. To help, The Legacy Circle of the Los Angeles Jewish Home invites you to their complimentary Planning Ahead During a Pandemic online seminar, featuring a variety of financial experts, on Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. To RSVP, please contact Aaron Levinson at (818) 757-4416 or [email protected].

A #SimchatTorah celebration to remember happened at Grancell Village! Skirball Director of Spiritual Life Rabbi Karen Bender and our residents danced outside with the Torah to Jewish music, marking the conclusion of the cycle of Torah readings.

#Flu season has officially started. Have you received your vaccination yet? Our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Noah Marco and CEO-President Dale Surowitz took one for the Home team by getting their flu shots at our Grancell Village campus. Read Dr. Marco’s tips on why you should have your flu shot now: http://bit.ly/LAJHFluVaccine2020

Join us for our Shimini Atzeret and Yizkor Service, presented by Skirball Director of Spiritual Life Rabbi Karen Bender and Eisenberg Village Campus Rabbi Ron Goldberg.

Chag Sameach! View our #SimchatTorah "Spirit of Shabbat" Service, presented by Skirball Director of Spiritual Life Rabbi Karen Bender, Eisenberg Village Campus Rabbi Ron Goldberg and Cantor Ben Zion Kogen.

Fountainview at Eisenberg Village brought out the fall vibes this week when they decorated for #Sukkot. Incorporating pumpkins, squash and leaves, the Fountainview activities team brought smiles to their residents as they celebrated the festive holiday. Contributing to the decorations were residents Al Wilen and Sue Richter, who created beautiful crafts including a celebratory painting and needle art portrait to display for all.

At 12:30 p.m. (PST) today, the Los Angeles Jewish Home is participating in the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living’s National Moment of Silence, honoring those who have lost their lives from COVID-19 while working or living in long term care facilities. At the Home, we are thankful for our staff, who take heed to the precautions we have implemented, to protect our residents from the virus. We commemorate all those around the world who have died from this pandemic. May their memory be a blessing.

These #NotesofLove rock! In honor of her mother, Sylvia Gladstein, who was a resident of the Home until her passing, Terri Heath painted these inspirational rocks for our residents. Thank you, Terri, for your act of kindness that our residents will enjoy. Send in your crafty "Notes of Love" to our Director of Volunteer Services Stacy Orbach at 7150 Tampa Ave. Reseda, CA 91335 or by emailing [email protected].