News and Updates
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In an effort to serve an ever-growing population of aging Angelinos, the Jewish Home will be opening the Brandman Centers for Senior Care, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), this fall.
Celebrating Our 100th PassoverPassover has always had special resonance at the Home. One-hundred years ago, the needs of five individuals and the kindness and generosity of the community led to the creation of the Jewish Home.
Celebrate Mother's Day with the Jewish HomeIn celebration of Mother?s Day, the Jewish Home is offering a variety of options to help make the day even more special!
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Walk into the Eisenberg Village arts and crafts room, and one of the first things you?ll notice is the variety of knit items hanging on racks, sitting in bins, and dangling from hangers. Residents and volunteers produce these scarves, sweaters, hats, and blankets with expert precision and skill. It was these creations that sent Elaine Campbell, who heads up the Scarves for Troops program at Operation Gratitude, to the Jewish Home in 2010.
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It is not what one says, but rather what one does, that makes a difference in the world. Pirke Avot 1:17
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Remember that time you were visiting your grandmother at Eisenberg Village, and something really funny happened? Or the day you visited your grandfather back when the Home was in Boyle Heights, and you left with a memory you?d cherish forever? Or the first time you stopped by to see your best friend?s grandparents, and were so inspired that you ended up volunteering or working for the Home? Moments like these stick with us, and help define who we are as we grow older. With 100 years worth of stories, the Jewish Home is now asking you to share them with us.
Talented Residents Present an Artful AfternoonBeautiful and thought-provoking paintings?handmade artisan jewelry?folk art and Judaica?soft and cozy knitted items?fanciful ceramics?All were there as a feast for the eyes and the soul at the recent Eisenberg Village Art Showcase. With works of art created by residents of the Goldenberg?Ziman Special Care Center and the Factor Family Foundation Nursing Building, guests were treated to a very special afternoon. The music of violist Joel Lish added just the right touch of elegance to the event in the Zuckerman Board Room.
Zumba Gets Jewish Home Staff into ShapeFitness ? physical, cognitive, and spiritual? is a cornerstone behind the Jewish Home?s philosophy of care for its residents. Recently, the Home began extending fitness opportunities to its staff. Each week employees from nursing, dietary, housekeeping, fiscal, and administration meet fitness instructor Karima Williams for an hour of Zumba class!
Join in the Celebration of Our 100th Passover SederAs the Jewish Home celebrates its Centennial year, we remember our beginnings. In 1912, five elderly homeless men were in need of a place to celebrate Passover. Members of the Los Angeles Jewish community stepped forward to make that possible. The place would become the Los Angeles Jewish Home, and the tradition of reaching out to the community continues to this day.
Annenberg School Adds Nurse Assistant ProgramThe Jewish Home's Annenberg School of Nursing (ASN) is now offering a nurse assistant program in addition to its vocational nursing program. Applications are being accepted for the first class which begins on May 7th. The 22-day program is designed to prepare students for the Red Cross certification examination.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthColorectal cancer: The mere mention of it makes us uncomfortable. The testing, the prep...we would rather not think about it, but lifestyle choices and regular screening can save your life!
Sleep Your Way to Better HealthSleep: we do it just about every night, sometimes during the day, in beds, in chairs, in hammocks, and occasionally at desks. We spend almost one-third of our entire lives sleeping. The reason why is it plays one of the most crucial roles for our well-being. Sleep is the time when our bodies turn the dial for our natural healing processes up to eleven.
Love is Good for You! Ask Jewish Home ResidentsIn 1984, Tina Turner asked the question "What's love got to do with it?" When it comes to your health, it turns out the answer is: quite a lot, regardless of your age!
Exhibit Event Marks the Beginning of the Home's Centennial YearOn Sunday, January 8, nearly one hundred residents and supporters came together to kick off a year-long celebration of the Jewish Home's Centennial.
A Healthy Heart This Month & Every Month!February is Healthy Heart Month. Health-oriented organizations across the country, including the Jewish Home, will be raising awareness of how important it is to mind your cardiovascular health. It's also the perfect time to make the lifestyle changes that will improve your heart's health!
Centennial! The Year's Events Are UnderwayThe Jewish Home's Centennial Celebration is off to a terrific start. As the year unfolds, we will be hosting a number of exciting events highlighting the Jewish Home's 100 years of caring for seniors in Los Angeles.
PACE Comes to the Jewish Home
Knitting Scarves for Troops
Volunteers Are True Gems
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