WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chile Amaefule, a dietary aide at Daughters of Israel, was one of the recipients of The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey’s 2018 “Lester Z. Lieberman Humanism in Healthcare Awards.” The awards dinner took place at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston on July 16.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, June 12, Daughters of Israel launched a gourmet cooking demo series featuring local chefs. The program debuted with Reuben Rahmani, proprietor of Reuben’s Glatt Stop in West Orange, who prepared his mouth-watering chicken marsala, one of his signature dishes.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 111th annual meeting of Daughters of Israel took place Tuesday, June 12, at the West Orange facility. The evening included an installation of officers and governors, and a cocktail reception. Pictured, from left, are James Gurland, past DOI president and chairman of the nominating committee; Susan Grosser, DOI executive vice […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Family Council at Daughters of Israel sponsored a Pet Parade on June 10. Pictured, resident Jacob Cohen enjoys double the fun with these two playful visiting pooches.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Spearheaded by the Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey, in conjunction with Daughters of Israel’s Recreation Department, students from West Orange High School conducted oral histories on the lives of residents at Daughters. The year-long project was part of the students’ ninth-grade world history honors class, taught by Doug Drabik. A […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Valley National Bank Chairman, President and CEO Gerald Lipkin, right, and Linda Lipkin, left, attend Daughters of Israel’s Casino Night/Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, a charity benefit for the home, on May 22 at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston. The fun and enjoyable evening was underwritten by Valley National Bank and co-chaired by […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — This is the first year that Daughters of Israel senior resident Sandye Garrison has participated in the Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey Intergenerational Oral History Program. Garrison remembers spending time with her grandmother and getting invaluable advice from her about life. She is happy that she can give back by […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel teamed up with the West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi and the West Orange Fire Department to assist Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. Daughters of Israel is running a drive throughout the month of October, in which staff members are contributing baby food, diapers, laundry detergent, clothing and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — At Daughters of Israel, residents, including Roberta Frank, left, and Georgette Koval, participate in the “farm to table” experience. With the help of director of housekeeping Norval Kelly, residents planted butternut squash in the beginning of the summer. Residents and staff recently harvested the bountiful squash, which executive chef Glen Garew […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel held a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated Laurie Pavilion Auxiliary Dining Room on Sept. 19. Underwritten by the Gary Aidekman Family Foundation, the renovation was dedicated in memory of past DOI President Howard Rich. The newly designed space provides a country-style buffet kitchen and relaxing area for […]