Center of Attention
Dear Team CBO,
As we prepare for Rosh Hashana, I am humbled and in awe of the unity and sanctity that define Centers Business Office. More than ever, this past year has showcased our collective resilience and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Rosh Hashana marks not only a new year, but a new chapter in our journey. Let us reflect on our achievements, learn from our experiences, and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. Together, we will continue to innovate, inspire, and achieve remarkable milestones.
May the sweetness of the Yom Tov season fill our hearts with hope, optimism and joy. I would like to extend my warmest wishes for a meaningful and enjoyable Yom Tov season, and a year of growth and prosperity, and a future illuminated by success.
Shanah Tovah,
— Kenny Rozenberg
Centers Business Office Newsletter • Rosh Hashana Edition
The Rabbi’s Reflections
Teshuva! That’s the key word on our minds as we approach the Yamim Noraim. We spend forty days, thinking about Teshuva, Davening to merit accomplishing a proper Teshuva, Teshuva, Teshuva….
How can we put Teshuva into practical terms? The Ponovizher Mashgiach writes that Teshuva is not simply a resolution not to fail again. A person should not mislead himself that yesterday he was not okay but from now on he will be. Why would that work? Have we not tried that in past years and not seen the results we were hoping for?
Change is about carving out a different path. We must make it real and take action with tangible changes not just to comfort ourselves with grand thoughts and plans.
How does one accomplish real change? The answer is, by taking real steps in the direction of improvement in any given area. It's not enough to say, “From now on I will learn more”. Rather reach out to a friend and decide on a time and topic, turning the idea into a reality. Or say a person wants to become a better Davener. Go out and buy a new Siddur with a translation to make Davening more meaningful.
Inspiring Thoughts
Eli Rozwaski - Analyst
Elul. The name itself instills fear. It officially marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new year. The question is what is so fearful about Elul itself since there is no Yom HaDin in that month. Furthermore, my esteemed supervisor Ralph Betesh pointed out that there are 40 days between Elul and Yom Kippur corresponding to the 40 days a child is formed in the mother and 40 days of the mabul (a similar statement is found in the Kaf Hachaim Siman 581). We see that it is one unit of transformation.
The question is what does rebirth have anything to do during Elul? The answer, says Rabbi Yeruchum Olshin, is because on Rosh Hashana we have a court case
and we are given 30 days to prepare for court. Therefore, if a person wants to win in court, they will prepare themselves with a defense or strategy to help them out. Especially, when we realize that when we do a sin it is considered a form of death: the essence of the entire 40 days is when we do teshuva from all the various sins from the year, we are in essence reborn. Hence, Rabbi Olshin says that every day is important and we should not let it go by idly. However, he gives advice that above all we need to increase our learning. He brings from Rabbi Yitzchok Issac Chaver that the shofar represents the shofar that was by יניס רה and the zechus of Torah will surely help.
If one would like to improve the safety of a device in their possession, get in the car and drive over to your local TAG office.
A good intention is a beginning and Chazal teach us that beginnings are very difficult. If we follow our intentions with actions, Hashem will grant us the opportunity to reach a type of Teshuva that will have a lasting effect, carving a new path to bring us closer to Hashem this coming year.
With best wishes for a Ksiva VaChasima Tova and a year of Bracha,
To illustrate this point further there is a story from Divrei Chaim where before blowing of the רפוש he would seclude himself in the room for a period of time. No one knew what the Rebbe was doing except they knew not to disturb him. One time the Gabbai needed to speak with the Rebbe and lo and behold the Rebbe was deeply learning a Ketzos Hachoshen. Later on, his grandson explained that we know Hashem is delighted when we learn Torah. Therefore on the day when we ask for things Hashem, who enjoys when we learn Torah, will surely help us be successful in our davening.
We should all merit a Ksiva VaChasima Tova.
Welcome!
Jonathan Hollander Analytics
Eli Berg Special Projects
Daniel Bar-Levav Cash Management
Yirmy Ertel Accounts Payable
Gabriel Tokayer AR/Billing
Josh Geliebter Payroll
Michael Friedman Cash Management
Jack
Real
Meet the new members of team CBO
Yosef Chaim Gawartin AR/Billing
Benjamin Fortgang Transportation Tracking
Aber
Estate Operations
Rabbi Pinchos Novoseller
Mazal Tov!
Engagement
• Meir Ives (Invoice Review)
– Upon his engagement to Pesie Cohen
Wedding
• Yisroel Sussman (Human Resources) – Upon his marriage to Shira Baum
• Rafi Melcer (Talent)
– Upon his marriage to Rebecca Aryeh
• Abraham Bronner (Controllers)
– Upon the marriage of his son
• Aharon Lantzitsky (Leadership)
– Upon the marriage of his daughter and the marriage of his son
Bar Mitzvah
• Mordy Becher (Purchasing)
– Upon the Bar Mitzvah of his son
It's a Boy
• Dovid Sussman (Controllers)
– Upon the birth of his son
• Issac Hoffman (Controllers)
– Upon the birth of his son
• Aryeh Sendler (Payroll)
- Upon the birth of his son
• Sruli Frank (AR/Billing)
- Upon the birth of his son
It's a Girl
• Noam Skolnick (Workforce Management) - Upon the birth of his daughter
Please email any additions or corrections to teamcbo@centershealthcare.org
Spotlight on Brooklyn Center
A 281-bed facility in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Center is a game-changer in the field of post-acute healthcare. When the facility opened in 2020, the news site Bklynr called it “state-ofthe-art. It feels more like a five-star hotel. It’s just what the doctor prescribed.” CEO Kenny Rozenberg commented: “We’re setting the trend for the industry. We really are making a difference in the lives of our Residents.”
Brooklyn Center is a 280,000 square foot facility with a 6,000 square foot high-tech therapy suite and 14,000 square feet of rooftop and outdoor spaces. As diverse as the borough it’s named for, the Center features an Asian-themed unit with a staff fluent in Chinese and a Southeast Asian-themed unit with a staff fluent in Arabic, Urdu, and Bengali.
Recognized for its initiatives, innovation and leadership, Brooklyn Center has made a world of difference in the health and well-being of the Brooklyn community
Here's to Your Health
Gym hours
Men’s hours: Mon & Wed 12:30pm - 9pm Tues, Thur & Fri 6am - 12pm
Women’s hours: Mon & Wed 6am - 12pm Tues, Thur & Fri 12:30pm - 9pm
Five evidence-based healthy dietary tips:
1. Limit sugar drinks: Findings from several studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages increasing risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
2. Eat nuts and seeds: They are packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
3. Avoid ultra-processed foods: Diets high in ultraprocessed food can contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions.
Make a workout part of your work day.
4. Don’t fear coffee: It’s rich in antioxidants, and some studies have linked coffee intake to longevity and a reduced risk of numerous illnesses. Enjoy in moderation.
5. Eat fatty fish: Fish is a great source of high-quality protein and healthy fat. This is particularly true of fatty fish, such as salmon.
Employee referral bonus program
CBO offers a $500 referral bonus for any successful new employee hire, referred by a current CBO employee. The $500 referral bonus is paid out for a successful hire for any CBO job and all CBO departments. A new hire is considered a successful hire if the new employee remains in good standing at CBO for 90 days. For full program details, see the CBO employee handbook.
Contact: resumes@centershealthcare.org
Who's in Your Contact List?
Our CBO client referral bonus program
Our CBO referral bonus program is a big success, thanks to YOU. You’ve been making introductions, and our new clients have been reaping the rewards. But there are lots more where they came from. Everybody knows somebody — a family member, a former employer, a business colleague — that we’d like to meet.
Just introduce CBO to someone you know. You’ll be doing them a favor, and if that person’s company becomes a client, we’ll pay you a bonus equal to CBO’s first two months of fees on the account, up to a maximum of $10,000!
We are already paying out tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses! Don’t miss out.
For more information, contact Joel Klein at jklein@centersbusiness.org
The Interview
Avi Hoch Maintanance Services Rep, Purchasing
Where were you from originally?
Born and bred in Brooklyn.
Where do you currently live?
I just moved from Brooklyn to Far Rockaway a month ago.
How many years have you been working at CBO?
6 years
How did you hear about Centers? A few friends mentioned it to me as a great place to work.
Tell us about your job at CBO?
I work in the maintenance division of the purchasing department. I purchase maintenance products and coordinate job orders. We also handle larger scale building and environmental projects and manage projects to get them done. We help with anything from tiles in the CBO gym to elevator repairs.
What do you enjoy about working in the purchasing department?
It’s not just one thing that we focus on, or limited to one aspect. We cover
Yehoshua Frischman Payroll Supervisor
Where were you born and where do you live?
Born and raised in Monsey, I live in Brooklyn now.
How many years have you been working at CBO?
9 years
How did you hear about Centers? Who hasn’t heard about Centers?!
What jobs have you held at CBO? I started as a Payroll Rep, and I’ve been a Payroll Supervisor for about two years now.
What is your favorite Shiur?
We have a department Shiur every other week from the Rav and I go daily to Kinyan Mesechta given by Meir Lerner.
a very broad array of projects and categories. There is a great structure in place in terms of responsibilities and team leaders and it’s just an overall great environment.
Where did you learn in Yeshiva?
The Mir in Israel.
Which Shiurim do you enjoy?
I enjoy the department Shiur by the Rav and the Halacha Shiurim.
Something people may not know about you?
I grew up in Boro Park.
What do you enjoy about CBO? Besides having an awesome environment, having the Rav on site is something really beneficial and that I personally gain from.
Who do you work most closely with/facilities?
Administrators and maintenance directors at the facilities.
Favorite Rosh Chodesh Lunch? The Shabbos package.
What was your favorite company outing?
Camp Romimu.
What was another memorable company outing?
Whitewater rafting.
What are your favorite CBO perks? The extra PTO days based on tenure are really appreciated, as is the free transportation. The remote Fridays are great, especially when traveling in the summer or for early winter Shabbosim.
Can you share a book or podcast that inspired you recently or that you enjoy?
I enjoy listening to Inspiration for the Nation by Yaakov Langer.
Any closing thoughts?
CBO is a great environment to work in. I am lucky to work for the people I work for, and it’s nice to continuously take on more and be given the opportunity to grow.
Hobbies?
Working hard and earning a living, taking care of family.
What do you enjoy about CBO?
It’s one happy family, and a very friendly environment.
Which benefits do you like?
Friday remote is a big plus, the gym and the overall perks are great.
What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? Making sure everyone in CBO gets paid every week.
If you could spend the day with someone, living or historical, who would you choose and why? Whoever will pay for an exotic day long vacation.
Are there any initiatives or causes you're passionate about?
Everyone should get paid correctly and on-time and no one should have any complaints.
Favorite department outing?
Years ago we went for Shabbos to a hotel with the department and their families. To spend a Shabbos with everyone on a personal level, was very special.
Please share any closing thoughts about CBO:
From the 9 years I have been at Centers so far, I have met with so many great people. There is so much that we can learn from each other and from the way CBO management treats its employees with such honor and dignity. It’s a real privilege and honor to be part of such an organization.
We're Hiring!
• Transportation Tracker
• Payroll Representative
• Assistant Controller
Open positions
• AR Specialist
• Engineering and Building Solutions Coordinator
Perks that Work for You
Enjoy the Benefits of Working at CBO
• Subsidized health and dental insurance
• Vision care
• Flexible Fridays
• Generous PTO package (26 days year one)
Consider the Convenience
• In-house Rav, Chavrusos, Shiurim
• Multiple daily Minyanim options (three Tefillos a day)
• Company sponsored transportation
• Educational workshops
Factor in the Fun
• Summer outing, Chanuka party, Purim event
• Rosh Chodesh lunches
• Cholent Fridays
• Additional PTO day for each year of tenure
• 5 days of additional PTO for life-cycle events
• Referral bonus program
• Onsite gym
• Free parking
• Rental car discount
• Guest lecturers/Yarchei Kallahs
• Departmental outings
Email teamcbo@centerbusiness.org for more information or with any questions
Marketing Minutes: Ready, Set, GO!
The GO Rehabilitation Suites—a concierge approach to care—is coming soon to select Centers Health Care facilities.
The GO Program features great amenities and superior technology that leads to superior results.
Minyanim Schedule
Shachris - 8:00 AM
Mincha - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 4:30 PM
The CBO Learning Curve
8:00 AM — CBO Kollel Boker (Until 9:30 AM)
The company offers a daily stipend for 45 minutes of uninterrupted learning to kick off your CBO day!
8:40 AM — Kinyan Hamesechta (30 minutes)
R' Shmuel — Meseches Makkos
9:00 AM — Halacha Yomi conference call (6-8 minutes)
9:30 AM — Kinyan Hamesechta
R' Chaim — Meseches Makkos
10:30 AM — Kinyan Hamesechta (30 minutes)
R' Elly — Meseches Chagigah
11:20 AM — Kinyan Hamesechta (30 minutes)
R' Eli — Meseches Sukkah
11:30 AM — Kinyan Hamesechta (30 minutes)
R' Dovid — Meseches Sotah
11:30 AM — Kinyan Hamesechta (30 minutes)
R' Charles — Meseches Sukkah
12:00 PM — The department of Shiur of the day! (15-20 minutes)
1:30 PM — Daf Hashavua Chaburah (15 minutes)
Meseches Kesuvos
2:10 PM — Daf Yomi Chaburah (30 minutes)
2:30 PM — Kinyan Hamesechta
R' Aryeh — Meseches Chagigah
2:30 PM — Kinyan Hamesechta
R' Meir — Meseches Sukkah
3:00 PM — Kinyan Hamesechta
R' Daniel — Meseches Sotah
3:15 PM — Mishna Berurah (20 minutes)
5:00 PM — Kinyan Hamesechta
R' Jeffery — Meseches Makkos
5:45 PM — CBO Evening Kollel
The company awards a daily stipend for 45 minutes of uninterrupted learning, any time after 5:45PM!
Free shuttle/van transportation from Five Towns, Monsey, Passaic, Queens and Washington Heights
Five towns
Departs
Five Towns to CBO from Cedarhurst Park – 6:55AM
Returns CBO to Five Towns - 5:00PM
Monday-Thursday (Friday 1:50PM)
Teaneck
Departs 1406 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666–
8:25AM
Returns CBO to Teaneck– 5:00PM
Monsey
Departs Monsey to CBO from Victoria Gardens/Jill Ln.–
7:55AM
Departs Monsey to CBO from Eugene Levy Park & Ride (920 NY-45, New City, NY 10956) - 8:10AM
Returns CBO to Monsey – 5:00PM
Monday-Thursday (Friday TBA)
Queens Departs Queens to CBO from corner of 14705 71st. Av –
7:10AM
Returns CBO to Queens – 5:05PM
Monday-Thursday (Friday 2PM)
Brooklyn Carpool Reimbursement program
Email vans@centersbusiness.org with any questions.
Passaic Departs
Passaic to CBO from 743 Passaic Avenue, Clifton, NJ – 8:15AM (Friday 8AM)
Returns CBO to Passaic – 5:15PM (Friday approx. 2PM)
Washington Heights Departs
Washington Heights to CBO, various locations – 8:25AM
Returns CBO to Washington Heights – 5:00PM (Friday 2PM)
NEW!
A place for CBO employees’ kids to have fun, play games, and win prizes.
And the winner is:
Shavous contest winners are:
Trivia - Rachel Pinter, age 4, daughter of Gabriel Pinter, Accounting
Drawing contest:
• Bracha Raizel Rozwaski, age 6, daughter of Eli Rozwaski, Analysis
• William Kandelman, age 7, son of Joseph Kandelman, Contracts/Invoice Review
• Sheva Schwab, age 5, daughter of Elisha Schwab, Cash Management
Magna-tiles contest
Build something fun and creative out of MagnaTiles or K'NEX. If you can imagine it, you can build it!
Top two winners receive a $25 gift card. Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, September 27. Send photos of your submission to teamcbo@centersbusiness.org or drop in the suggestion box at CBO headquarters. Make sure to include your full name and age.
Funny business
— Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself? Because it was two-tired!
— What do you call a fake noodle? An "impasta"!
— How do you organize a space party? You "planet"!
— What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer!
Kids: Let's play trivia
Trivia Question - winner receives a Centers blanket. Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, September 27. Send your submissions to: teamcbo@centersbusiness.org or drop it in the suggestions box at CBO headquarters. Make sure to include full name and age.
Centers Health Care is launching a new rehab program. What is its name?
a. A thousand push-ups a day at Centers Health Care
b. Donuts for dinner at Centers Health Care
c. The GO Rehabilitation Suites at Centers Health Care
d. Get a running start at Centers Health Care
Have a suggestion? Email suggestions@centershealthcare.org
Kids Korner
