Jewish HomeTHE JOURNALof Eastern Pennsylvania

of TheSUMMER 2018 • TAMMUZ 5778

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Douglas Fink Assumes the Mantle of LeadershipAs we prepare to go to press, the Jewish Home announces

that Douglas Fink was elected President and Chairman of the Board at the May 31st Annual Meeting. Having served as Vice President, he succeeds Marshall Kornblatt who completed a three year stint in those capacities.

The Annual Meeting was a glorious evening where the board and guests were able to express appreciation to Mar-shall as well as welcome Doug.

In his report, Marshall reviewed the achievements of the Home as it continually strives to provide a high level of care to all residents. He was effusive in his praise of his colleagues on the board and their willingness to devote so many hours for the betterment of the Home. He acknowledged the work of the volunteer corps and their selfless efforts for the residents. Regarding his role he commented, “Getting an insider’s view of the workings of the Jewish Home and interacting with staff and board gave me a better appreciation of the magnitude and value of the Home and the enormity of the responsibility.”

Attorney Jerry Weinberger, chair of the Finance Committee, reviewed the operating statement of the Home for 2017. He noted that the Home operates at a deficit in order to provide a high level of care to all residents. But he emphasized that the generosity of donors through the Annual Membership Campaign and general donations and bequests throughout

the year make the deficit manageable. He thanked all the donors for their generosity.

A special event of the evening was the presentation of a recognition award to Ilise Rubinow, retiring administrator of Elan Gardens. Rabbi Sandhaus recounted his long association with Ilise starting 38 years ago. Ilise first served as the Homes’ Director of Social Services and then Assistant Administrator. When Elan was built over 20 years ago, she accepted the assignment of administrator of that facility and developed it along with its board into the premier personal care facility in the region. Rabbi Sandhaus described her tireless efforts both at the Home and Elan Gardens. He said that “her pro-fessionalism and consistency of performance established a legacy within the Jewish Home family and indeed within the entire Jewish Community that will long be remembered and appreciated.”

“You made a mark,” he added, “and leave a precious gift.”Rabbi Sandhaus devoted the majority of his report to

recognition of the staff and key personnel. “So much of our success,” he noted, “is a result of a wonderful and capable leadership in each department.” The main emphasis of his remarks came toward the end of the meeting as he paid tribute to Marshall Kornblatt.

Left to right rear row: Louis Nivert, Louis Kahanowitz, Richard Bishop, Douglas Fink, Ed Monsky, James Alperin, Jerry Weinberger.Front row left to right: Rabbi Dovid Saks, Geordee Pollock, Lainey Denis, Marshall Kornblatt and Irwin Schneider.

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department at (570) 344-6177,

extension 1113.

Prior to presenting Marshall with a plaque as a memento of his years of service, Sandhaus said, ”For me, Marshall was both a mentor and friend. He motivated me to higher achievements with a gentle but firm resolve. He had perfect patience to guide the executive and made himself available to me at all hours. With great honor we will add his picture to our wall of Presidents as a way of expressing our lasting appreciation for devotion to the Jewish Home.”

Incoming President Douglas Fink expressed his sense of honor and accompanying responsibility inherent in assum-ing the Presidency of the Jewish Home. He, too, thanked Marshall for his service and would hope to build on his suc-cessful tenure.

Rabbi Dovid Saks served as the Installing Officer and de-livered an inspiring message.

Board Installation (cont’d)

Marshall Kornblatt hands the gavel to the new president Douglas Fink.

Bill Conlon named Director of Environmental Services

When William “Bill” Conlon was hired as Environmental Services Supervisor in October of 2015, he hoped he would get the opportunity to step up to the plate and take on a big-ger role for the Home at some point. With a recent shift of director roles he was given just that!

After serving under former Director of EVS and IT Services, Kevin Tetreault, for over 2 years Bill was named Director of Environmental Services and officially took leadership of the department in March of this year.

Bill, a lifelong Archbald native, is excited that the Home has turned to him to lead the highly regarded Environmen-tal Services Department. “We have a lot of great long term employees and some new hires we are excited about,” Bill shares. “I am looking forward to working with the EVS staff and have some innovative ideas,” Bill said, referring to his plan to cross train EVS staff so that they are able to serve in several different roles within the department.

As a former police officer of 27 years, Bill brings a patient and steady demeanor to the EVS department. Desiring a more normalized work schedule than police work allowed, Bill began his career in facilities man-agement, work-ing in both secu-rity and environ-mental services, prior to coming to the Home. A volunteer fire-man, Bill also possesses exten-sive knowledge in Fire Code and Safety.

“ Th e H o m e has a great EVS p r o g ra m a n d gives us all the tools we need to provide great re-sults!” Bill states. “I am looking for-ward to the new challenges the position brings with it.”

Bill resides in Archbald, PA with his wife Brenda and their daughter Kelsey. He enjoys fishing, umpiring softball and travel. He plans to earn his Certified Healthcare Environmen-tal Services Professional (CHESP) certificate in 2019.

Bill can be found in the Environmental Services Department located in the lower level and reached by calling 570-344-6177, ext. 1126.

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When Kevin Tetreault joined the staff of the Jewish Home 23 years ago, there may have been a computer or two in the Business Office. Today the facility is wired (and wireless) from the basement to the 5th floor!

Kevin joined the staff of the Jewish Home in June of 1995 as Director of Housekeeping & Laundry Services. He spent over 2 decades managing a department that gained a reputa-tion for maintaining an impeccable facility.

As the use of technology became widespread near the turn of the century, the Home turned to Kevin to support its ever growing computer network. In 2002 Kevin took on the dual role of Director of Environmental & IT Services and in the years that followed ushered the facility into the tech filled era that health care providers live in today. “The JH is now fully networked with computers, laptops, printers and many other forms of Technology. IT is found in every area of the facility,” Kevin states. “It is used by every employee and many of our residents on a daily basis,” he adds.

With the sudden and increasing growth of the use of IT, it was time to adjust Kevin’s role to focus on the needs of the facility in this area. So in January 2018 the facility did just that, naming Kevin Director of Technology. “I am excited with the prospect of being able to focus on Tech and provide our residents, staff and guests with full-time support. We have a lot of exciting things coming up on the tech side and it was time to make the change,” Kevin said referring to the ongo-ing implementation of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Kevin has always been a self-proclaimed “geek”, fond

Focus on Technology of technology from a young age. He grew up with a love of au-dio/video equipment and video gaming sys-tems. While in high School he attended the Career Technol-ogy Center (Vo-Tech) for three years, ma-joring in Electronics Technology. Kevin graduated from John-son College with a degree in Bio-Medical Technology. He holds the CompTIA Certi-fication as an IT Pro-fessional and several other Microsoft spe-cific certificates. Kevin is currently enrolled in Google’s IT Support Professional training which he hopes to successfully complete by the end of 2018.

Kevin resides in Lake Ariel with his wife Patricia and their two children, Ezra and Gabrielle. He is a passionate fan of his children’s athletic careers and volunteers his time serving on the boards of their various athletic programs. “I still find time for those video games,” he says with a smile.

Kevin may be found in his new office located on the 5th Floor and reached at 570-344-6177 Ext. 1160.

To assist you in reaching members of the staff, we are enclosing a directory of the most frequently called extensions. Others can be reached by pressing 5 for the directory or pressing “0” for the receptionist. The main number is (570) 344-6177.

You Have Connections at the Jewish Home

Name Department Ext. Name Department Ext.Adomiak, Mary Ann Unit Manager 2nd floor 1139 Lipinski, Nicole Dementia Care Specialist 1114Alfieri, Mary Ellen Dietary Supervisor 1120 Marion, Mike Director of Maintenance 1128Applegate, Mary Rose Chief Operating Officer 1102 Murawski, Mae Director of Nursing 1131Berlin, Lana Beautician 1115 Nurses Station 2nd Floor 1142Blakiewicz, Scott Assistant Administrator 1103 Nurses Station 3rd Floor 1143Chellino, Kathryn Rehab Coordinator 1159 Nurses Station 4th Floor 1145Conlon, Bill Director EVS 1126 Nurses Station 5th Floor 1147Davis, Sean Director of Activities 1113 O’Boyle, Marianne Unit Manager 5th Floor 1133Demcevski, Melissa Asst. Director of Nursing 1153 Petrovsky, Joyce Accounts Receivable 1108Elko, Brittany Director of Social Services 1154 Rielly, Beth Director of Food Service 1119Ferranit, Amber Social Worker 1152 Sandhaus, Samuel K. Executive Director 1101Gibblets, Melissa Therapy Manager 1157 Semon, Mary Ellen Unit Manager 4th Floor 1136Giuliani, Christine Nursing HR Coordinator 1132 Tetreault, Kevin Director of Technology 1160Kelleher, Todd Director of Admissions 1151 Travis, Nicole Unit Manager 3rd Floor 1134Klemick, Lynn Secretary 1109 Wahl, Twalla Clinical Operation Executive 1173

CLIP AND SAVE PHONE LIST

The Honor Roll of Members is listed separated by location and categories as follows:GOLD CHAI .................... $3,600 and upSILVER CHAI ................... $1,800 and upFOUNDER ...................... $1,000 and upPATRON ..................................$750-999PILLAR ....................................$500-749

BENEFACTOR ..........................$250-499GUARDIAN ............................$100-249SPONSOR ...................................$50-99DONOR ......................................$25-49CONTRIBUTOR .....................under $25

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Membership Campaign Has Another Successful Year

SCRANTONSILVER CHAIAnonymousMr. & Mrs. James Alperin Donald Bernstein & FamilyAlan & Laurel GlassmanMrs. Joseph NeedleMr. Lewis SareThe Jacob & Mary Levy Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of NEPA

FOUNDERMrs. Paul AlamarDavid & Aleen EpsteinMr. & Mrs. Douglas FinkSchwartz-Mack FoundationMrs. Wes FreedmanMr. & Mrs. Kenneth GreenRichard & Susan JacobsonDr. & Mrs. Stephen JaditzMr. David KaplanMrs. Jerome KleinMr. & Mrs. Kenneth LevineMr. & Mrs. Louis NivertMr. Alfred H. ReichMr. & Mrs. Paul RosenbergIrving and Edythe Grossman FoundationOppenheim Family

PATRONMrs. Howard Jacobson

PILLARDr. & Mrs. Shaya BaraxAtty. & Mrs. Richard BishopDavid & Eileen FeibusThe Laura Sonneberg & Werner Brodman Foundation, Inc.Erna Hare*Mrs. Mike Kanig

Atty. Jill MillerIlise & David RubinowMr. Peter SabiaMrs. Murray Weinberger

BENEFACTORMr. Mark BergerMr. & Mrs. Sanford CohenMr. Geoffrey CutlerMr. & Mrs. Michael CutlerMr. & Mrs. David DicksteinMrs. Sheldon EhrenpreisAtty. & Mrs. David FallkMr. & Mrs. Norman GevanthorGinader, JonesMrs. Marion GlassmanMrs. Ellen GoodmanMr. Robert HolthamMr. & Mrs. Joel JosephMs. Beth KaplanMr. John Kennedy, Esq.Dr. & Mrs. Joel LauryMr. & Mrs. Saul LevyMs. Barbara MaimanMr. Michael Mardo & Mrs. Iris Liebman MardoMrs. Maureen McGuireAtty. & Mrs. Morey MyersMs. Rochelle MyersMs. Lynn L PearlMr. & Mrs. Robert RosenbergDr. & Mrs. David RuttaMr. & Mrs. Richard RuttaRabbi & Mrs. Samuel SandhausMr. & Mrs. Elliot SchoenbergMr. & Mrs. Steven SeitchikMr. & Mrs. Steven L. Weinberger

GUARDIANMr. & Mrs. John J. AccultoMs. Esther AdelmanMrs. Jack BaineMr. Paul Bartoletti

Atty. John BeemerMr. & Mrs. Ziv Ben-DovMr. & Mrs. Edwin BrandesMr. Michael BussaccoMrs. Arnold CembalestDr. & Mrs. Mitchell CohenMr. & Mrs. James ConnorsMr. & Mrs. Louis DanzicoMr. Gary S. DavisMr. Mark DavisMr. & Mrs. Donald F. DembertAtty. & Mrs. Donald DouglassMrs. Bonnie DriesbaughMrs. Mary Beth DwyerMrs. Joseph EisenbergMrs. Alfred EngelmyerRabbi & Mrs. Mordechai Dov FineAtty. & Mrs. Richard FineMr. & Mrs. Shlomo FinkMr. & Mrs. Harold FinkelsteinMr. James ForemanDr. & Mrs. Gerald FraginMr. & Mrs. Jack FriedmanMr. Philip FriedmanMrs. Henry FriedmannMr. & Mrs. Alex GansMrs. Natalie GelbMr. & Mrs. William GiannettaMr. & Mrs. Jerry GilbertDrs. Judith & Lawrence GoldenMr. Alan GoldsteinMr. Erroll GoldsteinMr. & Mrs. Michael GreensteinSheryl & Seth GrossDr. Larry GrossingerAtty. & Mrs. Andrew HailstoneMr. & Mrs. Samuel HarrisAtty. & Mrs. Scott HerlandsDr. & Mrs. Sanford HollandMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey JacobsonMr. Murray Jacobson*Mr. Harold A. KornfeldDr. & Mrs. Ira KrafchinDiane & John Lenahan

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey LeventhalMrs. Lillian LevyMrs. Rosalind MarksMrs. Maria MazzoneMrs. Lynn MendicinoMr. Gene MetschulatAtty. & Mrs. Edward MonskyMrs. Stuart MoskovitzMr. & Mrs. Joseph A. MurphyMiss Marcia MyersMr. Mark MyersAtty. & Mrs. Jacob NogiMr. & Mrs. Robert O’LearyMr. & Mrs. Arthur PachterMr. & Mrs. Howard PachterMr. Frank RocheMr. Filmore RosensteinAtty. & Mrs. Michael RothAttys. H. & E. RothenbergMrs. Joseph SchectmanMrs. Samuel SchectmanMr. Carl ShermanMr. & Mrs. Mark SilverbergMr. & Mrs. Alan SmertzMr. Gary SmertzMrs. Doris SpiegelAtty. & Mrs. Howard SpizerMrs. Alvin StahlerDr. & Mrs. Gerald TracyAtty. & Mrs. Robert UfbergMs. Mildred WashenikMrs. Paula WasserMr. Eric WeinbergAtty. Jerry WeinbergerMs. Bridget WheelerDr. Nancy E. WillisMrs. Lewis ZimanMr. & Mrs. Edward ZipayMr. Irving Zlatin*

SPONSORAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Neil Applegate

Each year presents a challenge as the Jewish Home reaches out to its friends and contributors throughout NEPA and beyond to ask for support of its programs. “We have yet to be disappointed,” noted President Marshall Kornblatt to the wonderful and generous response to the Home’s call for assistance. “It is truly heartwarming and encouraging to see such an enthusiastic response to our requests,” he added.

The campaign was directed this year by co-chairs Faye Bishop and Jeffery Roth with the assistance of committee members who joined in a successful telethon. Kornblatt credited them and the fine work of the Home’s administrative staff in reaching our goal. Kornblatt remarked that both Faye and Jeff displayed creative approaches and determination to achieve a success-ful outcome. As we go to press, the campaign raised a total of $140,000 from both members and business associates. We are listing the names and categories of our donors. We have tried to be accurate. If you spot an error, please let us know so we can correct it in the next Journal. Again, thank you!

Mr. Robert BallotMs. Miriam C. BanickyMr. & Mrs. Jeffery BlauMessers. Irving & James CaderMr. & Mrs. James CaderDr. & Mrs. Stephen CaseyMs. Vivian Dalling BartolaMr. & Mrs. Laurence DavidowMr. & Mrs. Michael DiamondMr. Eugene DomozychMrs. Debra DoyleMr. & Mrs. Meshulem EpsteinDr. & Mrs. Scott K. EpsteinMr. & Mrs. Moshe FinkMs. Georgia FischMr. & Mrs. Mario GalettoMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey GanzMrs. Ruth GelbMs. Dorothy M GordonMr. William GrahamMrs. Barbara HallMr. & Mrs. Robert HershMrs. Joseph HollanderMr. & Mrs.* Herbert HollenbergMr. Leopold JanczakDr. & Mrs. Sander LevinsonMrs. Benjamin H. LevyMr. & Mrs. Barry LinsonMs. Anna LisakMr. & Mrs. Louis LitterioMrs. Vita MalinakMrs. Michele McDonaldDr. & Mrs. Kenneth MillerCharlotte & Larry MillikenMr. Mark MitchkoMr. & Mrs. Mark NobleMrs. Sam NudelmanMs. Patricia OgrodoskiMr. & Mrs. John PaczkowskiMr. & Mrs. James ParetteMr. Allan PisarzDr. & Mrs. Howard PlattMr. & Mrs. Harold PlotkinMr. & Mrs. Robert PollackMrs. Marylyn PrevenAtty. & Mrs. Morris RaubMrs. Shooky RothsteinMrs. Mary RyanMr. John SavilleMr. & Mrs. Joseph SheridanMrs. Irving SilvermanMs. Sandra SteinbergDr. & Mrs. James SundheimMr. & Mrs. Jacob SuravitzMr. Jerome ThierMrs. Lisa WahlMrs. Kathleen Wilson

DONORMr. Irwin AdlerMrs. Harlene ArenbergMrs. Robert BaronMr. John BarrettRabbi & Mrs. Yaakov BilusMr. & Mrs. Merwyn BlattMrs. Fern BlumMr. & Mrs. Marvin BrotterMr. Thomas CesariniMr. Joseph ColeMrs. Sondra Cooperman

Mrs. Anna CorcoranMrs. Lois DavisMs. Mary B. DeanMr. & Mrs. Robert J. DemkoDr. & Mrs. Leonard DenisMrs. Mary DiRienzoMr. James EllenbogenMr. Howard FeinbergRabbi & Mrs. Samuel FlamMr. & Mrs. Michael FriedmanJohn & Carol FureyMiss Carol M GillMr. & Mrs. Murray GlickMr. & *Mrs. Samuel GreenMrs. Albert GurevitzMs. M. Suzanne HarperMr. & Mrs. Edwin G. HarrisMs. Marion HenslovitzMrs. Irene HochmanDr. & Mrs. Kenneth JacobsMr. Michael JadickMs. Julie JimcoskyMr. & Mrs. William Johnson, Jr.Mrs. James KaneMr. & Mrs. Charles KoloskiMrs. Ruth KurzweilMr. Seymour KurzweilMr. Andrew LantolfMiss Lindsey LeventhalMr. & Mrs. Sheldon LibermanMr. James LydonMrs. Nadine MahonMr. & Mrs. James MastersMr. & Mrs. John McMullenMr. Joseph MoskowitzMr. Bradley NashMs. Sophie NeishellMrs. Joan NewmanMrs. Sheila Nudelman-AbdoMs. Maria PappaMr. Yuriy PecheninMrs. Irving PinkusMr. & Mrs. Thomas PoliceMr. & Mrs. Marvin PollackMrs. David PropperRabbi & Mrs. Dovid RosenbergRabbi & Mrs. Dovid SaksRabbi Moshe SaksAtty. & Mrs. Irwin SchneiderMrs. Mary SchumacherMrs. Suzanne SevereMrs. Jay ShafferMr. & Mrs. Alexander ShtekhmanMrs. Mary Anne SinclairMr. & Mrs. Herbert SmithMr. and Mrs. Gregory SouchakMr. & Mrs. Stephen SugarmanMrs. Robert WalkerMs. Lynn WarshawskyMr. & Mrs. Alfred WeinbergMrs. David WeinbergMr. George WeinbergMr. & Mrs. Michael WeinbergMr. & Mrs. Jay WillnerMr. & Mrs. Gary WilmetDr. & Mrs. Melvyn WolkMrs. Lyudmila Yemelyanenko

CONTRIBUTORMrs. Ann Acculto

Mrs. Rita BettiRabbi & Mrs. Chaim BresslerMr. Edward J. Clarke IIIMr. & Mrs. Alan DicksteinRabbi & Mrs. Jacob FensterheimRabbi & Mrs. Yehuda ItkinMrs. Monroe M. JurkowitzMr. & Mrs. Daniel KarbowskiMs. Eva MorettiDr. & Mrs. Mordekhai MoritzMr. & Mrs. Edward PerrottiMrs. Ann SanskyMs. Mary Kay SchmidtRabbi & Mrs. Chayim SchnaidmanMr. & Mrs. Ted StevensMr. & Mrs. Neil Weinberg

WILKES-BARREFOUNDERThe Davidowitz Family FoundationDr. & Mrs. Louis FreedmanMr. & Mrs. Seymour HoltzmanMr. Marshall KornblattAtty. & Mrs. Eugene RothDr. & Mrs. Bruce SaidmanMr. Melvin WarshalSusan Yelen & Albert Frank

PILLARMr. Daniel FiermanMr. Irwin PripsteinMr. Howard Rottman

BENEFACTORMr. & Mrs. Jerold BrownSally & Larry CohenMr. Sidney FriedmanAtty. Richard M. GoldbergDr. & Mrs. David GreenwaldMr. & Mrs. Leon GreenwaldMr. & Mrs. Jesse IzenbergDr. & Mrs. Eric KrugerMr. Richard MaslowMrs. Benjamin MoskowMr. Phillip W RothDr. & Mrs. Norman SchulmanMs. Marleen Troy, Ph.D.Mr. Mark WarshalAtty. & Mrs. Sandor Yelen

GUARDIANMr. & Mrs. Stephen AlinikoffMr. Max BartikowskyDr. Burton S. BenovitzMr. & Mrs. Howard BregmanDr. & Mrs. Michael CallahanMs. Paula ChaikenMr. & Mrs. Julius CoplanMrs. Norman DresslerMr. & Mrs. Stanley FainbergDr. & Mrs. Herbert FellermanMrs. Gerald FiermanDr. & Mrs. Gilbert FleischmanMr. & Mrs. Robert GreenwaldDr. & Mrs. Loren J. GrossmanMr. & Mrs. David J. HarrisMr. & Mrs. Barry J. Iscovitz

Allan & Sue KlugerMr. & Mrs. David KoralMr. Gary KornfeldMr. & Mrs. Rick KornfeldMr. & Mrs. Ross KornfeldMr. & Mrs. Steven LibensonMr. & Mrs. Martin MeyerMr. & Mrs. Leo MinkoffMr. & Mrs. Joseph MitchneckMr. & Mrs. Irving MoskowMs. Elayne Kornblatt PhillipsAtty. & Mrs. Harold RosennMr. & Mrs. Bruce RosenthalMrs. & Mrs. Stephen RosenthalMr. & Mrs. Jack RosenzweigDr. & Mrs. John RothschildMr. & Mrs. M. William SadockAtty. Sheila SaidmanAtty. & Mrs. David SchwagerMr. & Mrs. Charles ShafferDr. & Mrs. Richard SilbermanMr. & Mrs. Stanley SmulyanMr. & Mrs. Gregg SpathDr. Sanford B. SternliebMr. Larry TarenMr. & Mrs. Richard WeberDr. & Mrs. Michael WeissThe Lefkowitz Family Fund of the Luzerne Foundation

SPONSORDr. & Mrs. Richard AbramowitzDr. & Mrs. Frank BermanMr. Bruce BirnbaumMr. & Mrs. Nathan BrownMr. Mark FrumkinMr.* & Mrs.* Leonard GermanMrs. Sandra GoldmanMr. & Mrs. Sam GreenbergMr. & Mrs. Daniel KanterMr. & Mrs. Keith KleinmanMr. & Mrs. Mitchell KornfeldMr. & Mrs. Pat LehmanMr. & Mrs. Frederick LevyMr. & Mrs. Frank MagerMr. & Mrs. Kenneth MarquisDr. & Mrs. Arthur MeyerMs. Lesa Gelb & Mr. Barry DyllerMr. & Mrs. Steven NachlisDr. & Mrs. Gary NataupskyMr. & Mrs. Bradley NobleMrs. Dorie PezznerMr. & Mrs. Michael RifkinDr. & Mrs. Michael RittenbergMr. & Mrs. Sidney RobzenMr. & Mrs. Sandor RudinMr. & Mrs. Jack SavitzMrs. Joseph J. SavitzMrs. David J. SchoenfeldMrs. Eugenia SchoenholtzMrs. Daniel F. WeisbergerMr. Jeff Weissman

DONORMr. & Mrs. Larry AmdurDr. & Mrs. Paul BachmanDr. & Mrs. David BarrasMrs. Fay BergMs. Irene Blum

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Dr. Richard BlumMr. & Mrs. Julius BrandDr. & Mrs. Fredric S BrownMr. Robert BrownAtty. & Mrs. Jerry CharitonMr. & Mrs. Joseph CutlerDr. & Mrs. Peter FeinsteinMs. Sandra FeldmanMrs. Ted FischerMrs. Leonard FriedmanMrs. Albert GelbMrs. Lynn GoncharMrs. Joy GreenwaldDr. & Mrs. Richard GrossmanMrs. Gertrude HarrisAlan & Debbie HollanderMrs. Larry HollanderMr. & Mrs. Ronald KammerMr. & Mrs. Roy KaplanMr. & Mrs. Joseph KornblattMrs. Julius LandauMs. Debra LefkowitzMs. Naomi MeyerMrs. Ida K. MillerMrs. Rosalie MillerMr. Don MinkoffMr. & Mrs. Bob MitchellMrs. Samuel NelsonMr. Sheldon NelsonMr. & Mrs. Harvey C. RappaportMrs. Jesse SavitzMrs. Ann D SmithMr. & Mrs. Robert SmithDr. & Mrs. Mitchell SmolowMr. John SpathDr. & Mrs. Sheldon SpearMr. & Mrs. Joel SugarmanMrs. Sidney SullumMrs. Wilbur TroyMr. & Mrs. Bruce WeinstockThe Sandy & Arnold Rifkin Charitable Foundation

CONTRIBUTORAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Marvin CohenAlice EllmanMr. & Mrs. Jerry FeiferMr. & Mrs. Max FineMrs. Irwin GelbMr. Naum GitmanMr. Bruce GuttermanMs. Renee JakubovicsMrs. Florence KornblattMr. & Mrs. Howard NewmanMrs. Sandra PlatskyMrs. Marvin RappaportMrs. Harold SpitzMr. & Mrs. Stephen TillmanAtty. Michael Yelen

HAZLETONBENEFACTORMr. & Mrs. Max Berman

GUARDIANMs. Carol Silver

SPONSORMr. & Mrs. Elliot EisenbergMrs. Carol KlapperMr. & Mrs. Erwin LipskyMr. Robert Supowit

DONORMr. & Mrs. Lawrence KlemowMs. Carol Silberg

WILLIAMSPORTSPONSORMr. Harold Hurwitz

DONORMs. Charlotte GordonDr. & Mrs. Herbert MalkinMr. Stan Wilk

LEHIGH VALLEYCONTRIBUTORMr. & Mrs. Norman Jay Wruble

MIXED PABENEFACTORDr. & Mrs. Harold KolanskyMrs. Ruth B. RubinowDr. & Mrs. Douglas SheldonDr. & Mrs. Howard Wimmer

GUARDIANMrs. Sheva CohenDr. & Mrs. Steven B. EisnerMrs. H. Joseph M. HepfordDr. Marcia KleimanMr. Howard R. LanderMr. Murray PinkusMrs. Judith A. RatayMs. Susan RobinsonMs. Gloria SebastianelliAtty. & Mrs. Murray UfbergSandy & Leon Weissberger

SPONSORDrs. Neil & Yaela BaineMr. Alan J. FreedMr. Melvyn FreidMr. William J. McHaleMs. Pamela NealonMr. & Mrs. James SchwankMr. Philip SieradskiMr. & Mrs. Fred Weissberger

DONORMr. & Mrs. Leonard BartikowskyDr. & Mrs. Harold MilsteinMr. & Mrs. Robert MiskoDr. & Mrs. Ralph NuzzoloMrs. Rita Zumoff

CONTRIBUTORMr. & Mrs. Howard FarberMrs. Terry Feeney*Mr. & Mrs. Francis StarkMartin Cabelly & Cinde Roup

OUT OF STATEGOLD CHAIDr. Robert Greenburg

SILVER CHAIHilda Feibus FoundationJoseph F. Stein Family Foundation, Inc.Ms. Rose LiebmanThe Max & Tillie Rosenn Foundation

FOUNDERDr. & Mrs. Edward ScolnickStan and Donna Ber Charitable Trust

PILLARAnonymousNancy KaplanMr. Earl MillerMs. Roberta S. PopikMr. & Mrs. Jay RosensteinMs. Mari L. SnyderWalt & Syma ZerkowArlene & Phil Wizwer

BENEFACTORMr. Irving FalikMr. & Mrs. Jay FalikMr. Stuart FreidlinJay & Marcia OppenheimMr. & Mrs. Larry RifkinMr. Lester Schwalb

GUARDIANMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey BarkerMrs. Ed BasanDr. & Mrs. Abraham BermanRabbi & Mrs. Israel BilusMr. Steven BraunerMr. & Mrs. Robert BurnatMr. Arthur CaderMs. Hiroko DavidowMr. & Mrs. Robert L. DavidowCol. & Mrs. Richard C. DavisMrs. Roslyn DewMr. & Mrs. Howard I. EllowitzDr. & Mrs. Howard FraginDr. & Mrs. Alan FriedmanMr. & Mrs. Stephen FurmanMr. & Mrs. Edward GellerMrs. Sheldon GoldstoneMr. & Mrs. Mark GottesmanMrs. Harris JacobsHoward & Robin KaufmanMrs. Sidney KaufmanMrs. Joanne R. KlugerMr. Mark S LeveyMrs. Jennie LevyMrs. Gale MasulloMr. & Mrs. Sheldon MendelssohnMrs. Jacob A. MitchneckDr. Barry MittelmanMr. & Mrs. Ira NerenbergMr. Samuel NeulingerMr. Lance OslinkerMr. & Mrs. Earl Quint

Mrs. Sheila ReganMr. Joseph RinaldiDr. & Mrs. Lawrence RouffMr. & Mrs. Leonard ScheckMs. Sondra ShairMs. Lynn SkolnickMrs. Cindy SmithMr. Paul TomasofskyMrs. Bess WalterMr. & Mrs. Alan WeinbergMr. Harold WeisbergerMr. & Mrs. Sidney YuskovitzEsther Schwalb & David HaaseFlorence Sheflin & Hannah Schleider

SPONSORBarry & Carol BrownMr. Michael BurkeMrs. Joy-Anne ChesnickMr. & Mrs. Joel ColemanMrs. Murray DirectorMrs. Joseph DubinMs. Susan EckerMrs. Lillian FreidlinMrs. Irwin FriedmanMr. & Mrs. Richard GellerMr. & Mrs. Ken GersonMr. Terry GloverMr. & Mrs. Victor GoretskyDr. Michael HarrisMr. & Mrs. Neil HelfantMrs. Rhoda IsaacsMr. & Mrs. Martin JacobMrs. Mindy KatzMr. & Mrs. Bruce KleinMr. & Mrs. Lee LebowitzJudge Richard LovenwirthDrs. Edward & Shoshanna MelmanMs. Stacy F. Newman LevinradMr. Mark NussbaumSara Beth & Sam RosenMr. & Mrs. Alvin SchwartzDr. & Mrs. Melvin UfbergMr. Harold WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Harold WilshinskyMrs. Ceil WohlSommers & Corr Families

DONORMr. & Mrs. Ross BennettMr. & Mrs. Seymour BrotmanMrs. Dolores R. CohenMrs. Esther DantoMr. William DresslerDr. & Mrs. Eric EngelmyerMr. & Mrs. Leonard FeldMr. & Mrs. Edward A. FelderMr. & Mrs. Richard FiorenzaMr. & Mrs. Marvin FortgangMrs. Gustine GanesMr. Stephen GoldsteinMr. Jerry A. GorelickMrs. Bernard GrossmanDr. & Mrs. David HorowitzMrs. Sheila KleinDr. & Mrs. S. Kalman KolanskyMr. & Mrs. Aaron LehmannRabbi & Mrs. Raphael Miller

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Mr. & Mrs. Edwin MoskovitzMrs. Sandra NogiMr. & Mrs. Barry PezznerDr. & Mrs. Harold RothMr. & Mrs. William SafranMs. Ellen A. StrichartzMrs. Lester TaishoffMrs. Lidia VolynskyMr. & Mrs. Barry WeissMrs. Harriet Wolfe

CONTRIBUTORAnonymousMrs. Sandy HimelsteinRabbi & Mrs. Avrohom LevinMrs. Louis MayersMs. Esther PopkinMr. & Mrs. Alfred SilversteinMrs. Milton WeinbergMr. & Mrs. Rick Zepel

BINGHAMTONGUARDIANMr. Howard Rittberg

DONORMrs. Donald BronskyMrs. Lynn Dumoff

READINGPATRONMr. & Mrs. Jonathan Simon

GUARDIANMr. Robert Ullman

SPONSORDr. & Mrs. Marc Filstein

Mr. & Mrs. Samuel FlamholzKaren & Martin Jacobson Charitable Gift Fund of Berks CountyMr. & Mrs. Eugene Shapiro

DONORMr. & Mrs. Ronald J. HrabakMr. Irwin Rosner

HEMLOCK FARMSBENEFACTORPhyliss & David Malinov

GUARDIANMr. & Mrs. Gerard BrismanMr. & Mrs. Mark MardenfeldMr. & Mrs. Michael PerlmanMrs. I. Reines SkierMr. & Mrs. Steve Natt & Beverly Wexler

SPONSORMr. & Mrs. Steven Strauchler

DONORMr. & Mrs. Stanley Rothman

CONTRIBUTORMr. & Mrs. Norman Lesman

POCONOGOLD CHAILester Abeloff Foundation

FOUNDERMrs. Susan GiampapaSam & MaryJane Newman

GUARDIANMr. Charles CahnDr. & Mrs. Christopher DresselMr. Irwin SpectorDr. Meredith Stempel

SPONSORMr. Yuri ButorskyMs. Betsy Buzzelli-ClarkeIrving & Eda Effross Ms. Janet FerraroMr. Raymond GluckMrs. Esther GravesMs. Wanda B. GrunspanMr. & Mrs. James HannanMr. & Mrs. Peter SlipakMr. & Mrs. Barry Tremper

CONTRIBUTORMr. & Mrs. Edward CohenMr. Robert KashMr. & Mrs. Steven LevineMr. Ivan MargoliesMr. & Mrs. Al Schips

HONESDALEGUARDIANMr. & Mrs. Philip Schulder

SPONSORMr. & Mrs. Michael Stershic

DONORMr. & Mrs. Steven Bleier

* of blessed memory

I/we would like to become a member of the Jewish Home and help make sure that the residents continue to receive the very best nursing home care available in Eastern Pennsylvania. A check is enclosed for the following membership category (credit cards also accepted, see below):

❒ Donor ($25 to $49) ❒ Benefactor ($250 to $499) ❒ Founder ($1000 and up)❒ Sponsor ($50 to $99) ❒ Pillar ($500 to $749) ❒ Silver Chai ($1800 and up)❒ Guardian ($100 to $249) ❒ Patron ($750 to $999) ❒ Gold Chai ($3600 and up)

Amount enclosed: ___________________

Journal listing to read: _________________________________________________________________________________

❒ I/we wish to remain anonymous.

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Please charge my credit card #: ___________________________________________________________________________

Expiration date: _____________ (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)

Signature for credit card: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Send completed form to The Jewish Home, 1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510. You may also make your donation easily online on our website at www.jhep.org.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

Aquagy/Watersolv Inc.Brucelli Advertising Co.,

Inc.DUSO Food Distributors

Inc. Johnson, Kendall &

Johnson, Inc. Joseph F. O’Hora &

Sons, Inc. Keystone Propane

Service, Inc.Kosher Mart Foods

Lackawanna X-Ray, Inc.Mid-State Occupational

Health ServicesNational Bakery Inc.

Partridge Wirth Co., IncPNC BankR.J. Walker

Rice’s Food Equipment & Consulting, Inc.

Sheeley’s Drug Store, Inc.

Sordoni Construction Services, Inc.Topp Copy

Yeshiva COOP

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The Auxiliary sponsors many programs throughout the year for the residents and its members. To become a member of the Auxiliary, please contact Lynn Klemick at (570) 344-6177 ext 1109. Join us for the Summer Picnic on July 20 at 2:30 pm!

Auxiliary

Anita Coplan and Bedonna Mitchneck presented a donation to Rabbi Sandhaus during the Wilkes-Barre Branch Auxiliary Luncheon.

The girls from Bias Yaakov and Bnos Yisreael girls schools gath-ered together to celebrate during this year Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

The Shimkus family was honored for their devout volunteer work and dedication during this year’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

Susan Blum Connors and some of her colleagues during the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

Family supporting Susan Blum Connors as she was awarded the “Volunteer Recognition Award” at the Luncheon.

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Alzheimer’s Program

James Hannon and Speech Therapist Lisa enjoy a visit with their furry friend, Ally.

Anna Mae Fezuk “slam dunks” into spring during the March Madness party.

Isabella Bonavoglia wears her blue bonnet in honor of the Kentucky Derby.

The Polka Jets really do know how to put on a Polka Party!

Activities Assistant Debbie Williams and Ellen Harris crowning Blessed Mary.

Greg Palmer and Lou Snell enjoy dancing the day away.

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National Nursing Home Week 2018Residents, families and staff had a blast “Celebrating Life’s Stories” during National Nursing Home Week.

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Jewish Home Scrapbook

Mona Martin enjoys monthly visits from her furry pal “Ally”.

Ruth Spencer enjoys an afternoon snack at the pizza party.

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Doris Waldman sings along to monthly entertainment.

Compassionate Care Hospice honors Rudolph Mitchko for his military service.

Eleanor Barone wears a crown during this year’s Purim Party.

Jewish Home Scrapbook

Unit Manager Nicole Travis was a model student during CPR training in our classroom.

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The activity staff pose for the camera during a Luau.

Activities Coordinator Joe Brennan and Charlotta Gurevitz scream for ice-cream during an afternoon ice cream social.

Arlene McGuire, Victoria Thiel and Frances Tayoun had a “grand slam” of a time watching the Scranton RailRiders win at PNC field.

Frances Tayoun and Angela Cantafio share a few laughs during monthly birthday parties.

Honor & RememberThe Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges all contributions commemorating significant events. A contribution to our funds is a tribute to those you love and a lasting reminder that you care. The minimum contribution is $5.00. Contri-butions made after May 30, 2018 will be published in the next issue. We make every effort to ensure that the donors are recognized correctly. Please call Raisa Ivanov at (570) 344-6177, ex. 1100, regarding any errors.

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MEMORIAM FUNDIN MEMORY OF:

Mary Sharon AschSidney Newman

Dolly BaronMarlene LieberPatricia UrschelerKaren Goodman & FamilyJames & Cindy Goodman Smith & Family Bernice EckerEleanor & Sheldon LibermanRose ChaskinTerri PetrilloClaire MorrowRuth GelbBarbara Cohen & Philip FriedmanRochelle MyersIrving NudelmanLisa & Harold RubinNeighbors & Friends of Tom & Ronda Neider

Sarah & Max BleimanDoris (Bleiman) Cohen & Rabbi Bernard Cohen

Catherine BossiMary Rose & Neil ApplegateDonald & Susan BossiKevin & Sharon McNultyRosemarie BrownBob & Susan Cirba

Dorothy BouselliJoyce PetrovskyGayle MacDonald Maureen McGuireMr. & Mrs. Michael FalzoneFriends & FamilyFrank M. Buselli, Esq. & FamilyVictor J. Buselli & FamilyJeff & Fran ClementeEllen GiezerSharon FleischmanBarbara GreensteinJody WeinerPenn Foster Bowling LeagueLiz Shapiro

Karen CollinsMarlene Lieber

Charles”Chick” DavisJonathan Davis & Family

Esther DavisJonathan Davis & Family

Mildred (Mitzi) EdelsohnMarcia MyersMolly Grossinger

Earl EngelmyerKaren StewartKaren & Lenny Scheck

Evlyn FerberVanessa Abbe Ferber-Kruger & Dr. Eric Kruger

Mindy Weinberg FisherSondra Nuzzolo

Marion FrankFrank Family Circle

Lillian FreidlinRose ChaskinRuth GelbSyvia EisenbergMarlene LieberClinton & Lisa HamiltonLyn & Roger ZieveElizabeth ZeligsonSarah & Stephen MarkowitzDr. Lee & Joan Besen

Sylvia GanzMarcia MyersRuth GelbMim & Joel JosephBruce Klein & Jeannie Engel

Clint GloverMrs. Terry A. Glover

Sheldon GoldbergEleanor & Sheldon Liberman

Jayne GreenBernice EckerGuitelle RothsteinEleanor & Sheldon LibermanJeanne AtlasMarcia Myers

Murray JacobsonJean Haas

Fay & Murray KaufmanDoris (Bleiman) Cohen & Rabbi Bernard Cohen

Cindy KrugerVanessa Abbe Ferber-Kruger & Dr. Eric Kruger

Esther KurlancheekJonathan Davis & FamilyMeyer LevineJonathan Davis & Family

Odessa LevineEleanor & Sheldon LibermanLew & Karen MarcusAlana ArnovitzPaula WasserJacqueline & Frank Zappala

Norma LipmanSyvia EisenbergDeborah EisenbergRuth GelbMarcia Myers

Clark MarkStuart Stahler

Victoria McHaleWilliam J. McHale

Geary MosleyMarlene Lieber

Frank MroczkaFlorence Nalevanko

Donato RinaldiConnie Fanning & Caroline Fontine

Sy RosenKaren & Lenny Scheck

Joseph SolfanelliJonathan Davis & Family

Donald SporerMariellen & Marty DowlingThe Gilroy FamilyBrenda SpangenbergLouise & Joseph Weaver

Betty StahlerSyvia EisenbergBruce Klein & Jeannie EngelRoben & Burt SchwartzRobert Rossi & Co.The Markus & Arnovitz Families

Irving ZlatinKaren & Lenny ScheckBernice EckerMarlene LieberRita BettiEleanor & Sheldon Liberman

HAPPINESS FUNDIN HONOR OF:

*Dolly Baron(Get Well)Marlene Lieber

Syvia Eisenberg(Special Birthday)David & Gary Michelson & QuintonMarcia Myers

Sandra Ginsberg(Special Birthday)Eleanor & Sheldon Liberman

Mr. & Mrs. David Feibus(60th Wedding Anniversary)Marcia Myers

Ken Jacobs(Get Well)Eleanor & Sheldon Liberman

Claire Jacobson(Mark’s Wedding)Guitelle Rothstein

*Odessa Levine(Get Well)Eleanor & Sheldon Liberman

Rosalind Marks (Birthday & Good Health)Guitelle Rothstein

Guitelle Rothstein(Speedy Recovery)Gloria Jurkowitz

Rabbi & Mrs. Samuel Sandhaus(Daughter’s Marriage)Anita & Julius Coplan

Rabbi & Mrs. Samuel Sandhaus & Family(Appreciation)Marcia Myers

Rabbi & Mrs. Samuel Sandhaus(Son’s Graduation from Medical School)Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Saidman

Art Schoenberger(Get Well)Eleanor & Sheldon Liberman

Staff of the Jewish Home(In appreciation of the care of *Stella Schub)Barry Schub & Family

DOBRIN-GOLDSTEINMEMORIAL FUNDIN MEMORY OF:

Albert J. CaputoMildred Davis & Alan Goldstein

Mitzi EdelsohnMitzie Levy

Lee HollenbergAlan Goldstein

Donald HopkinsAlan Goldstein

Goncer KrestelMitzi Levy

Odessa LevineAlan Goldstein

Norma LipmanAlan GoldsteinRenee Schectman

Howard R. PaulAlan Goldstein

Alda PetriniAlan Goldstein

Leonard Petrini Sr.Alan Goldstein

Gussie WeinbergerYahrzeitMitzie Levy

Jay WillnerAlan Goldstein

Albert J. YonickAlan Goldstein

DOBRIN-GOLDSTEINHAPPINESS FUNDIN HONOR OF:

Dr. Leonard Albert(Speedy Recovery)Alan Goldstein

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To make a donation to any of our funds, please call Lynn Klemick at

(570) 344-6177, ext. 1109 or Raisa Ivanov at

ext. 1100.Have you “Liked” us lately?

Photos of resident activities and events are posted regularly to keep in touch with facility happenings. If you haven’t checked us out, we invite you to “Like”

us on Facebook.

Phil Cutler(Good Luck in New Home)Alan Goldstein

Billy Fiegleman(Speedy Recovery)Alan Goldstein

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Glassman(Good Luck in New Home)Alan Goldstein

Mitzi Levy(Happy Birthday & Good Health)Guitelle Rothstein

Dr. & Mrs. Manny Rosenberg(Special Anniversary)Alan Goldstein

Guitelle Rothstein(Speedy Recovery)Mitzie Levy

Rabbi Samuel Sandhaus(In Honor)Harris & Janice Cutler

Rabbi & Mrs. Samuel Sandhaus(Marc’s Graduation from Medical School)Alan Goldstein

GENERAL DONATIONSGeoffrey Cutler

* of blessed memory

Jewish Home Wish ListYou can make a difference in the lives of the Jewish Home’s residents while honoring or memorializing a friend or loved one. Please contact the

Jewish Home’s Business Office Secretary Lynn Klemick at (570)-344-6177 extension 1109 for information. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENTHeightens awareness to encourage mental function $1-$5 Word Search Books $5 Playing Cards $10-$20 Craft Supplies $10-$50 Personal Listening Devices (Portable CD Players) $15-$25 Manicure Magic Supplies $15-$30 Supplies for Water Color Painting/Crafts $20-Erase Boards & Markers (11x17) $20-$75 Outing Donations $25 Sensory Gel Maze $50 Gardening Supplies $100 Planters and Pots $150 Live Entertainment $200 PlantsALZHEIMER’S UNIT $5 Playing Cards $5-$10 Adult Coloring Books $10-$20 Craft Supplies $10-$20 Bingo Prizes $20-36 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles w/Magnetic Pieces $20 Large Table Puzzle $20-$30 Tactile Sensory Items $20-$30 Sing Alongs (CD’s) $20-$30 Baby Doll Accessories $20-$30 Musical DVD’s (Broadway Shows) $40-$50 CD/Radio Player $40-$50 Companion DollsDIETARY DEPARTMENTCreating tasty, nutritious meals served in an elegant environment $30 Coffee Carafe $50-$100 Serving Platters/Bowls for Parties

$55 Air Pots for Coffee & Hot Water $75 Ice Tea, Lemonade & Water Pitchers $75 Party Decorations for Special Occasions $100 Adaptive Equipment $150 Ninja Nutri Blender (2) $100-$250 Table Linens & Skirts $300ChafingDishes $500 Serving Carts $1000 Small Dessert Cart $4000 Robot Coupe (Commercial Food Processor)NURSING DEPARTMENTCompassionate, skilled care in a state-of-the-art facility $150 Oxygen Conserver $200 Tympanic Ear Thermometer $250 Slings for Lifts $250 Pulse Ox Machine $300 Pressure Reduction Mattress $500 Wheelchair $600 Reclining Chair $600 Low Air Loss Mattress $650 Apex Lift $800 Oxygen Concentrator $2,000 Resident Beds $3,600 Sit to Stand Lift $4,200 Viking LiftREHAB THERAPY DEPARTMENTRenews our residents’ physical well being and self esteem by focusing on restoring their skills. $80 Functional Memory Manual $400 Baseline Pinch Gauge for Digits and Case $1500 Thera Wall Therapy Storage System

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Chapel DonationsIN HONOR OF: DONATED BY: OCCASION:

IN MEMORY OF: DONATED BY:

GENERAL DONATIONS

Rabbi Yaakov Bilus Israel Bilus In HonorMr. & Mrs. Harris Cutler Gary Schectman Max’s EngagementJohn Graham Sue Severe & Gershon Speedy RecoveryBeverly Klein Renee Schectman Good Health in New HomeDr. & Mrs. Joel Laury Gary Schectman Birth of Granddaughter Dr. & Mrs. Marc MorrisMitzi Levy Gary Schectman BirthdayRabbi & Mrs. Samuel Sandhaus Gary Schectman Dina’s Wedding Sue Severe & Gershon Faye & Rick BishopRabbi & Mrs. Samuel Sandhaus Gary Schectman Marc’s Graduation from Sue Severe & Gershon Medical School

Barry LinsonJay & Tova WeissBarry & Jan Weiss

Special DonationsDONOR OCCASION ITEM

KIDDUSHSPONSOR OCCASION

Ethel Barax Charles BaraxDolly Baron Mildred WeinbergLillian Freidlin Mildred Weinberg Sue Severe & GershonRuth Freistat Renee Schectman & FamilySylvia Ganz Sue Severe & Gershon Raisa Ivanov & Family Mildred Weinberg

Shabbos Flowers & Kiddush

IN MEMORY OF: DONATED BY:Odessa Levine Mildred WeinbergSara Morris Sue Severe & GershonDonato Rinaldi Sue Severe & GershonBetty Stahler Renee Schectman Faye & Rick Bishop Sue Severe & GershonIrving Zlatin Mildred Weinberg Sue Severe & Gershon

Debby EisenbergHarris & Janice Cutler

Geoffrey Cutler

Gershom Stubbs In honor of his wife Sara and completion of ShasDr. & Mrs. Shaya Barax Commemorating the yahrzeit of Shaya’s father Tzvi Ben Eliyahu (Harry Barax)Gershom Stubbs In honor of becoming a BCBA AnalystDr. & Mrs. Joel Laury In honor of the birth of their granddaughter

Roberta Popik In memory of David and Rosalind Popik WheelchairPaul & Margery Rosenberg In honor of Estelle Freedman’s special birthday CD PlayerVita Vanvestraut & Beth Rielly In honor of all who love music Electronic Keyboard & StandSusie and Rick Jacobson In memory of Murray Jacobson Prayer Book Donna Katz In honor of Anna Fuzek Water Color Painting SuppliesMark Lebowitz, Lee Gromer and Gary Lebowitz In memory of Ruth and Sidney Lebowitz Wheelchair and Oxygen ConserverMarcia Myers In honor of Morey Myers Adaptive Equipment Neil & Arlene Weinberg In memory of Lillian Freidlin Chumashim (2)Eileen Baine In honor of Susan Blum Connors Bingo Prizes

See the Jewish Home Wish List on Page 16 for ways your directed donation can enrich the lives of our residents.

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We’re Staying Active!

Mr. & Mrs. Dowdell enjoy the festivities and Mr. Dowdell’s birthday.

Rita Betti and Jeanne Barrett enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day party.

Webster Towers residents celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch.

Bev and John Domm with Janet and John Sawko celebrating at the Memorial Day party.

Webster Tower’s Memorial Day celebration!

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View of the Administrator:Ilise Rubinow

Spring has sprung at Elan Gardens and we are looking forward to a long, beautiful summer. Each morning as I enter our campus, I am astonished by the beauty of our building and grounds. It never ceases to amaze me that this special place grew from a seed of thought from our founders. To have such a great facility in such a small community is truly a feat.

I know that our residents appreciate our property. Several of them brave the elements all year long and walk outside daily. But once the spring appears, the porches, patios, and walkways are packed. Some are sun worshippers, others enjoy the safe and level walking, and most just enjoy the feeling of the breeze and the benefit of a great view.

Our activities department makes the most of these months by moving as many programs as possible outdoors. On these pages we have compiled some photos showing some of our outside activities. We are so thankful to the original planners of Elan Gardens for thinking ahead to the best way to maximize our beautiful acreage. Additionally we are forever appreciative of the English Garden and patio which was gifted to us by Roz Marks. It is where we hold “Party on the Patio,” lunch time barbecues, live entertainment, happy hour, and a variety of games. Our Memory Lane residents benefit from the ground level patio adjacent to their living space. They can easily and safely get around with the added benefit of a beautiful and practical picket fence.

Many of you already know that my own personal view is about to change dramatically. After a total of 38 years at The Jewish Home and then Elan Gardens, I will be retiring this year. I must admit that it is quite shocking to realize that I am at the age when retirement is a real consideration. David and I are making a huge change in our lives by moving to western Pennsylvania to be close to our children and grandchildren. They are urging us to do so and we can’t imagine a better opportunity.

I consider myself tremendously lucky to have found a home in this great organization. I have had the privilege to know hundreds of residents and their family members. Similarly I have worked with so many people who began as coworkers and ended as dear friends. My Elan Gardens family is just that, family. I have learned from the very best in lay leadership, first at The Jewish Home and then from the past and present (and future) leaders of Elan Gardens. Last but definitely not least, I have had the benefit of being mentored by the very best, Rabbi Samuel K. Sandhaus. He has guided me through 38 years of professional challenges and opportunities, and walked with me through personal hardships and tragedies.

Dorothy Silverman and Billie Russo ready for the first cookout of the season.

Long time pals Guitelle Rothstein and Dorrie Dickstein enjoying some fresh air.

Old pals Mildred Davis, Shirley Friedman, and Molly Grossinger enjoying the shade of the wisteria tree.

Call Prashanta Priest at (570) 344-6177, extension 140.

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Elan Gardens’ DonationsElan Gardens acknowledges with gratitude minimum contributions of $5.00 in honor or memory of friends and loved ones

whom you wish to recognize. Contributions made after May 23, 2018 will be published in the next issue. We make every effort to list donations correctly and apologize for any errors. Please call (570) 585-4400 with any corrections.

MEMORIALSANETTE SOHNNaomi Alamar

ADAM SMULOVITZIlene & Ed Basan

JAY WILLNERAllana Arnovitz & Family

EARL ENGLEMEYERIlene & Ed Basan

PAULINE KATZDorothy Silverman

PEARL GOLRINGRosalind Marks

NORMAN RUDINDorothy SilvermanNaomi AlamarAllana ArnovitzSyma Benheim

NORMA RUBIN LIPMANRoz, Bruce & Lisa Marks

JAYNE GREENRoz Marks

ODESSA LEVINEGloria Jurkowitz

LEE HOLLENBERGRoz MarksNaomi Alamar

* of blessed memory

ELAN GARDENSSUSAN BLUM CONNORS-BEING HONORED BY THE JEWISH HOMEDorothy SilvermanTerry Fenney

NAOMI ALAMAR-BEING HONORED BY TEMPLE ISRAELGloria Jurkowitz

Bev Kanig and Scotty Perry are in the spirit of the Memorial Day Event.

Denise Stine and Mary Thomas enjoying a cold beverage while waiting for the music to begin.

John Pallo joining his wife Theresa for outdoor live music entertainment.

Tom Hopkins dancing up a storm with his niece, Chris.

The Journal is published byThe Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania1101 Vine StreetScranton, PA 18510(570) 344-6177FAX (570) 344-9610Website:www.jhep.org

Douglas Fink, PresidentSamuel K. Sandhaus, Executive DirectorContributing Editor: Phoebe SharpProofreading and Content: Mary Rose Applegate Nicole Lipinski Scott Blakiewicz Gayle MacDonald Brittany Elko Kevin Tetreault Sean DavisHonor & Remember: Raisa Ivanov, Lynn KlemickGraphic Production: City Press

Photography:Jewish Home, Elan Gardens, Webster Towers Staff

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Jean DeSantis enjoys the company of our “Pet Therapy” cats.