Black History Month – Music as Protest

February 10, 2023

On February 8, in honor of Black History Month, residents from both the Jewish Home & Rehab Center and Frank Residences gathered for an exclusive film screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, “This is National Wake,” followed by a Q & A with the film’s director, Mirissa Neff. “This is National Wake” is a profound documentary that […]

The Healing Power of Art

December 14, 2022

Across our campus, our arts and cultural programs are some of our most popular activities for residents and patients alike. Decades of research demonstrate that music and art can make a dramatic difference particularly for older adults living with dementia. One recent highlight – on Dec. 8, dozens of residents attended a special program about […]

Making Masks for Purim

March 16, 2022

Purim is a joyous holiday celebrating the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre at the hands of an evil Persian vizier, Haman. The story of Purim is told in the Book of Esther, whose eponymous heroine plays the leading role in saving her people. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with wild abandon and […]