News Releases
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Posted on: 1/4/2012
A specially-curated exhibit of photographs and multimedia images that brings together stories, memories, images, and a glimpse into the future of the Los Angeles Jewish Home in celebration of the Home's Centennial will open for public viewing on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Home's Eisenberg Campus, 18855 Victory Boulevard in Reseda. The exhibit will be located adjacent to the Zuckerman Board Room. Read more...
Los Angeles Jewish Home to Host Fourteenth Annual Sarnat Symposium for Geriatric Care
Posted on: 9/26/2011
(RESEDA, CA - September 26, 2011) The world-renowned Los Angeles Jewish Home will host its annual Rhoda G. and Bernard G. Sarnat Symposium for Geriatric Care from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Now in its fourteenth year, the Sarnat Symposium brings together some of the most progressive experts in the field of geriatrics to share their insight, research findings, and experience with social workers and other professionals who care for seniors. Read more...
Los Angeles Jewish Home to Honor Philanthropists at Gala Dinner
Posted on: 8/9/2011
(RESEDA, CA - August 9, 2011) Civic, business and community leaders will join together at the Los Angeles Jewish Home's 10th Annual Celebration of Life: Reflections 2011 gala on September 18th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Read more...
Los Angeles Jewish Home Hosts Annual Resident Art Show
Posted on: 5/31/2011
(RESEDA, CA - May 31, 2011) On Sunday, June 5, 2011, the Los Angeles Jewish Home will host its annual resident art show. The art show will feature one-of-a-kind pieces, created with love by the Home's residents. Items for sale will include paintings, silk screens, collages, and needlepoint. Knitted items, such as baby blankets, booties, and sweaters, will also be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the services and programs of the Home. Read more...
Los Angeles Jewish Home to Host Community Education Series
Posted on: 5/2/2011
(RESEDA, CA – May 2, 2011) During May and June, the Los Angeles Jewish Home will host a free community education series designed to help families cope with the challenge of caring for an aging loved one. Read more...
Free Mother's Day E-Cards Created by Residents of the Los Angeles Jewish Home
Posted on: 5/2/2011
(RESEDA, CA – May 2, 2011) Mother’s Day is May 8th, and the Los Angeles Jewish Home is here to help with your Mother’s Day celebration. Send a message to the special mother, or mothers, in your life, with a free Mother’s Day e-Card. Read more...
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Posted on: 4/27/2011
(RESEDA, CA - April 27, 2011) The Los Angeles Jewish Home is pleased to announce the appointment of fundraising veteran Ira Schreck to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Jewish Home Foundation. Read more...
Vocational Nursing Students Graduate from Annenberg School of Nursing
Posted on: 3/3/2011
On Thursday, January 27, 2011, the Annenberg School of Nursing, a program of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, graduated its third class of vocational nursing students. Read more...
Life Blossoms and Love Blooms at Los Angeles Jewish Home
Posted on: 2/14/2011 7:11:23 PM
(RESEDA, CA – February 11, 2011) As people the world over prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their sweethearts on February 14, the residents of the Los Angeles Jewish Home are sharing their thoughts on finding love later in life. Two couples – Dorothy and Harry, and Jeanette and Ira – participated in a video interview where they spoke openly about the importance of romance and intimacy in their golden years. All enjoyed long and happy first marriages and were pleasantly surprised to discover they could fall in love again – and enjoy a healthy sex life – even in their 80s and 90s! Read more...
Los Angeles Jewish Home Dedicated Torah for the Ages
Posted on: 2/7/2011 7:11:22 PM
(RESEDA, CA – February 7, 2011) On Sunday, January 23, 2011, 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. Residents Norma Linn and Shelly Balzac, along with Torah for the Ages co-chairs Reggie Scheer and Bob Hirsch, inscribed the last letters in the Home’s new Torah with the guidance of sofer (scribe) Rabbi Shmuel Miller. Read more...