DOI nurse receives award for giving exceptional care

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Congratulations to Elizabeth Monge, Hirsch Pavilion charge nurse at Daughters of Israel, who was a recipient of the LeadingAge NJ “Excellence in Care” award. Monge was presented with the award at a Dec. 5 breakfast ceremony at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake.

DOI thanks volunteers

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held Nov. 28, honoring the senior living facility’s many volunteers who assist throughout the home. Special guest speaker Harriet Cabelly, author and life coach, spoke about the rewards of volunteerism. Onie Meyers, who has been a gift shop volunteer for 14 years, was […]

Local businesses receive awards for supporting employees with disabilities

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., fourth from left, congratulates the recipients of this year’s Employer Recognition Award, which highlights Essex County businesses that go above and beyond to hire employees with disabilities. The award is jointly sponsored by the Essex County and City of Newark Workforce Development Boards’ Disability Issues […]

DOI wins Employer Recognition Award

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel was presented with the Employer Recognition Award, “For Championing Employment for People with Disabilities,” by the Essex County & Newark Workforce Development Boards’ Disability Issues Committee on Oct. 29 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange.

Spa Day at Daughters

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Spa Day at Daughters of Israel on Oct. 12 was a fun and pampering treat for the facility’s female residents. The event, which was organized with the help of resident Sandye Garrison, included facials, massages and spa-themed refreshments. Photos Courtesy of Renee Glick

DOI ‘Shop, Lunch and Play’ a grand success

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Daughters of Israel Women’s League annual “Shop, Lunch and Play” was held Monday, Oct. 8, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. A huge success, the event was co-chaired by Daughters of Israel board members Carol Sidman and Vicki Squires. Generously underwritten by Marcia Robbins-Wilf, “Shop, Lunch and Play” […]

Tashlich at Daughters of Israel

WEST ORANGE, NJ — At Daughters of Israel, Sandye Garrison, a former Hollywood producer and casting agent, led some fellow residents on the Laurie Pavilion in a symbolic indoor tashlich ceremony. Tashlich is a customary ritual during the Jewish High Holy Days period, in which prayers are recited and sins are metaphorically cast away into […]

Golf tournament for DOI draws hundreds

SUMMIT, NJ — The Fern Forman Memorial Golf Tournament in support of Daughters of Israel was a huge success. Attracting more than 200 participants, the tournament was held Aug. 6 at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit. In addition to the golf tournament, the event included a card and game party, tennis round robin, cocktail […]

DOI residents reap the fruits of their labors

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel residents and staff members recently snipped herbs that they had planted in the spring, including dill, rosemary, basil, peppermint and lemon verbena. The herbs were then incorporated into a make-your-own tea sandwich buffet menu, which included dill cream cheese, lox with dill and opal basil butter. Fresh lemonade, […]

DOI continues to support education

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel has been a long-time supporter of the District 1199J Aberdeen Solomon David Memorial Scholarship Fund dinner, which was attended on July 12 by the facility’s administration and staff. This year, DOI Certified Nursing Assistant, Theresa Sullivan, pictured, had the pleasure of her grandson, Trevor, winning one of the […]