A newsletter for the employees of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community
Kulanu - All of Us. Together.
Community Farm Project Initiative Becca Loss, Communications Specialist
September 2016 WELCOME New Team Members CP Maridza Planas, Dietary Mariah Ruhland, Administration Rashaundria Weathers, Dietary SCC Solomon Davis, Dietary Mia Johnson, Dietary Fran Morris, Reception Nathan Stern, Dietary Rajhane Williams, Dietary JHCC Joy Berry, Nursing Silvia Ealy, Nursing Celia Hawkins, Nursing Nyasha Morrise, Dining Stephanie Nelson, Nursing Pearlee Piggue, Nursing Ashley Vang, Nursing Shaquaila Washington, Oasis Jennifer Williams, Nursing
If you stepped into the kitchen of the Jewish Home and Care Center this summer, you would find buckets and barrels of fresh-fromthe-farm produce waiting to be created into meals for residents. Beginning this year, JHCC has invested as a partner in Clare Gardens, a community farm formed and operated by the Milwaukee Catholic Home (MCH). Clare Gardens began in spring of 2015, in partnership with the Franciscan Friars of the Assumption BVM Province. The mission of Clare Gardens is to bring fresh, local produce to the older adult residents and to create a place of experiential engagement both for residents and the broader community. In its inaugural year, a total of 2.5 acres of fruits, vegetables and flowers were farmed using organic practices on the Franciscans’ property in Burlington, Wisconsin. The first growing season exceeded expectations, with around 19,000 pounds of food produced. This year, the farm was extended to more than four acres, with the intention of increasing yield between 30,000 and 35,000 pounds. Due to its success, MCH offered shares in its community farm to organizational partners, including
Photos from Clare Gardens (www.milwaukeecatholichome.org)
JHCC. “When I was approached by the Catholic Home to participate in this wonderful initiative, I didn’t hesitate,” said Michael Sattell, president and CEO. “We are now able to bring farm fresh produce to be enjoyed by all of our residents and visitors who dine with us at the Oasis and catered events. Thanks to David Fulcher (MCH CEO) for his vision and wisdom to start Clare Gardens, and we are grateful for his invitation to join!” MCH CEO Dave Fulcher shares the same enthusiasm about this initiative: “We are excited to be able to offer other organizations who continued on page 2
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serve older adults the chance to reap the benefits of the Clare Gardens project,” he said. Partners, including JHCC, receive a weekly delivery of farm-fresh produce, delivered over the course of 2024 weeks in late spring, summer and early fall. Other organizations who have also committed to the purchase of a share include Clement Manor and St. John’s on the Lake. Additionally, MCH has established a partnership
with the Riverwest Food Pantry (RFP), a food assistance ministry that serves MCH’s Milwaukee neighborhood. RFP Executive Director Vincent Noth is excited about these goals and the potential for future work together. “Food is about more than just filling our stomachs,” Noth said. “Food can facilitate health, well-being, skills, and community. Food can change your life.”
Training/Continuing Education Opportunities New Hire Orientation
JHCC Staff Education Room
Tuesday, September 6
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Peck Hall)
CBRF Standard Precautions
Wednesday, September 7
7:45 am - 4:00 pm (Rubenstein)
Friday, September 9
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Thursday, September 8
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Thursday, September 29
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Monday, September 26
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Peck Hall)
CBRF First Aid & Choking
Tuesday, September 27
7:45 am - 4:00 pm (Rubenstein)
Friday, September 9
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, September 28
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Thursday, September 29
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fire Safety
Relias (Online Learning)
Sunday, September 11
Handling Agressive Behaviors (All)
CPR
Documenting Activities of Daily Living (Nursing Assistants)
Wednesday, September 21
9:00 am - 1:30 pm 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Customer Service in Assisted Living (AL) Dining Rooms (Dietary-AL only)
UWM Series: Peck Hall Communicating with Older Adults
Contact the Staff Education Department at ext. 876 or 414.277.8876 for more information and to sign up for the continuing education opportunities.
Thursday, September 22
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Security Update As part of an initiative to improve customer service at the reception desks as well as security throughout the campuses, the organization has decided to end our business relationship with JBM and use Allied Universal (formerly Allied Barton) for our security services. The goal is to combine security and reception desk services into one provider on a higher level than before to create a more cohesive customer service experience and security standard. Our existing security and receptionist staff will be given the opportunity to join the new company and continue to
serve our organization. New staff will be acquired as well. All security staff, new and old, will undergo orientation for new employees. The transition to the new company is planned for mid-September, shortly after the completion of the new welcome desk. If you have questions or concerns, contact Michael Opitz, director of technology and security: 414.721.9266 mopitz@jewishseniorliving.org
School Supply Drive a Success! The Jewish Home and Care Center holds an annual school supply drive, with the proceeds benefitting the children of our employees. The drive was orchestrated by Briana Weyker, AIT, and Kimberly Rosenau, activity coordinator. Thanks to everyone’s generous donations, this year we were able to gift 125 backpacks and various school supplies, just in time for the start of the school year. A special “thank you” goes out to Hand in Hand, Volunteer Partners in Caring; Paratech; and Bell Ambulance for their kindness of gifting donations. It was for great cause and a great way to help out our employees and their children!
Bri Weyker, AIT, and a representative from Paratech pose with the donated backpacks.
The JHCC activities staff helped to organize the backpacks and school supplies.
Alzheimer’s training for September: Thursdays, 5, 15, 29; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Peck Hall) Thursday, 22; 12:00 pm 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.) If you have not yet received the training, please contact your supervisor for information, upcoming dates, and to sign-up.
Bri Weyker and Kimberly Rosenau, activity coordinator, show off the donated backpacks
A Bissell Yiddish Schmooze To hang out with, a friendly gossipy talk “The party will give you a chance to schmooze.”
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Rosh Hashanah FAQs What is Rosh Hashanah about exactly? Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is simultaneously a time of great celebration and subtle trepidation. It is a day to celebrate our creation, but also a day of accounting and judgment for our actions. On Rosh Hashanah, we relate to G-d as the Ultimate Judge. The Book of Life is opened before the Divine Being and we become advocates for our personal inscription into this book. We review the choices we have made over the past year, our actions and our intentions, as we attempt to honestly evaluate ourselves. What is a shofar? A shofar is a ram’s horn that is blown like a trumpet during the Jewish month of Elul that leads up to Rosh Hashanah, at Rosh Hashanah services and at the end of Yom Kippur. The four sounds of the shofar–tekiah, shevarim, teruah, and tekiah gedolah – remind many people of a crying voice. Hearing the shofar’s call is a reminder for us to look inward and repent for the sins of the past year. What traditional foods are served? Are any foods forbidden? And what’s the reason for those round challah loaves? Traditionally Jews eat sweet foods — like apples and honey, challah and tzimmes — to symbolize a sweet new year. Chicken and brisket are frequently served at Rosh Hashanah meals. In Sephardic tradition, a number of foods believed to signify our wishes for the coming year, such as pomegranates, leeks and pumpkins, also appear on the Rosh Hashanah table. All foods that can be eaten year-round are permitted. And the challah? It’s round as a reminder of the never-ending cycle of life. What do “shana tova” and “gmar hatima tova” mean? “Shana tova” means “Have a good year” or “Happy New Year.” A similar expression is L’shana tova umetukah, which means “for a good and sweet year.” “Gmar hatima tova” literally means “a good signing/sealing.” This is a traditional greeting during the days from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur, referring to the belief that on Rosh Hashanah our fates are written, or inscribed, in the Book of Life, and on Yom Kippur we are sealed in it.
How long does Rosh Hashanah last? Traditionally Jews observe two days of Rosh Hashanah. In 2016, it is from sundown on Sunday, October 2, and ends on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 4. However, many Reform congregations observe only the first day. But the holidays don’t end there: Yom Kippur falls 10 days later, followed by Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Is it true that you are supposed to throw bread in the water on Rosh Hashanah? Yes, during the Tashlikh ceremony, usually held on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Jews symbolically cast off their sins by throwing pieces of bread into a body of water. What prayers are read on Rosh Hashanah? While some of the liturgy is similar to other weekday or Shabbat services, much of it is unique, and several of these prayers are repeated later on Yom Kippur. Arguably the most famous part of Rosh Hashanah services is the blowing of the shofar, and the most famous prayer is Unetanah Tokef, which inspired Leonard Cohen’s “Who By Fire.” A close second is “Avinu Malkeinu,” which means “our father, our king.” What sections of the Torah are read during Rosh Hashanah services? On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, most synagogues read Genesis 21:1 – 21:34, the section when Sarah and Abraham, after years of struggling with infertility, are blessed with a son, Isaac, after which Sarah banishes Hagar, the handmaid who is the mother of Ishmael. The second-day reading, Genesis 22:1-24, continues where the first day left off, with the story of the Akedah, Abraham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac. (In Reform congregations that observe only one day of Rosh Hashanah, only Genesis 22 is read.) Resources: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ rosh-hashanah-faq-all-about-the-jewish-new-year/
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Blood Drive: Do It For Dave
PROUD MOM MOMENT by Dana Rubin Winkelman, CP social worker
Tuesday, September 13 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Peck Hall Dave Draper, active volunteer and husband of volunteer coordinator Beth Draper, is currently battling stage 4 cancer. Among the things Dave has had to give up are his regular visits to the Blood Center; he has been a committed donor for years, saving countless lives with his consistent donations.
The Grapevine
Beth and Dave Draper
Please register with Bri Weyker, AIT, and give a pint in Dave’s honor! Dave is the kind of person who never says no when he is asked to help… let’s help out now when he can’t. If you’re not sure if you are eligible to give blood, sign up and let the Blood Center’s staff help you figure it out. Remember, one pint of blood can save three lives!
“I Ate For Eight” Empty Bowls Hunger Awareness Luncheon and Pottery Sale Monday, September 26 10:30 am -1:30 pm JHCC Lobby Staff is invited to help feed the hungry! Residents from JHCC and Chai Point, Adult Day Center participants, and students from local schools and youth groups will create ceramic bowls for purchase at the cost of $8.00 per bowl. Cost includes a bowl of kosher soup. All proceeds will benefit Kosher Meals on Wheels and Empty Bowls Milwaukee. Enjoy a bowl of kosher soup and break bread with friends while helping to alleviate hunger in our community! Milwaukee Empty Bowls is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that uses art to heighten hunger awareness and raise funds that help food pantries and meal programs in Milwaukee.
I am “kvelling” (feeling happy and proud) and want to share. I have three children. This year, my oldest son, 15-year-old son Herschey, volunteered at Chai Point for his second summer. Every Thursday until he went to camp, he came into work with me. He spent the morning volunteering in the Herschey, son of ReCharge! class, and Dana Rubin Winkelman, in the afternoon, he assists a resident with grocery shopping helped on the Chai Point grocery shopping outing. To be honest, I wasn’t sure how my teenager would do. I held my breath a little and hoped for the best. And I have to admit, I also promised him a fat, gooey grilled cheese, cheese fries and a large milk shake to sweeten the deal! Hey, don’t judge me. I am a social worker. I am all about positive reinforcement, you know! But, guess what? To my delight he LOVED it! My Herschey loved being a volunteer at Chai Point and ReCharge!; a beautiful place that I cherish. This filled my “neshama” (soul) as he laughed telling me how he assisted in the class and helped reach for food on the grocery store shelves. Then, the icing on this lovely story: He shared his joyful and meaningful experience at our dinner table, and his younger siblings were quick to ask, “When can I come and volunteer?!?” Parenthood isn’t always easy, but this moment was pure joy. I kvelled; does it get any better than this? Do you have exciting news or story to tell? Did you or your kids receive an award? Are you newly married? Are you a proud parent or grandparent? Submit your news to Grapevine by emailing Becca Loss at bloss@jewishseniorliving.org.
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Social Media Module
Eat More Fruits & Veggies
Check out our social media pages!
Fruits and vegetables are part of a well-balanced and healthy eating plan. They have essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases, including stroke and certain cancers. Eating fruits and vegetables is also a great way to manage and maintain a healthy weight. Take a few minutes to add more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
Facebook JHCC: http://www.facebook.com/JewishHomeAndCareCenter Chai Point: http://www.facebook.com/ChaiPointSeniorLiving SCC: http://www.facebook.com/Sarah-Chudnow-Community JHCC Foundation: http://www.facebook.com/jhccfoundation Twitter ReCharge!: http://twitter.com/JSL_ReCharge JHCC Foundation: http://twitter.com/JSLiving YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JHCCFoundation
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Social Media Fun Fact:
Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized. ~ Albert Einstein
In the first 24 hours after launching its video-sharing capabilities, Instagram users uploaded five million videos.
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