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 15 residents at Daughters. The year-long project was part of the students’ ninth-grade world history honors class, taught by Doug Drabik. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — At Daughters of Israel, the Slobodien Pavilion Dining Room recently underwent a complete renovation as a result of the Kram Challenge Grant. Daniel Kram had been an active board member and volunteer at Daughters of Israel for more than 40 years. Before his death almost a year ago, he came up […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The “Golden Girls Tea Party” held on April 19 at Daughters of Israel was a truly spectacular event, with beautiful decor, vintage accessories and mouthwatering pastries. Special guest Sheena Collum, the president of South Orange, spoke to the women and engaged them in relevant and genuine conversation.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel held its annual volunteer recognition luncheon on April 19, recognizing 75 volunteers who dedicate their time to various areas throughout the home. South Orange President Sheena Collum addressed the attendees on the importance of volunteerism and her particular affinity for seniors. The attendees also enjoyed a delectable luncheon […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Dr. Joshua Schor, medical director at Daughters of Israel in West Orange, was named the 2017 Medical Director of the Year by The Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. He was presented with the award during the society’s annual conference in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 17. “Identifying one individual to […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel has introduced a new innovative program, called “Companion Pets,” made possible through the Frances Davis Fund. These lifelike and interactive cats and dogs, manufactured by Hasbro, sound and move like real pets. Although the Companion Pets have significant benefits for residents with dementia, residents throughout all of DOI […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Who says that Hollywood was the place to be for the 89th annual Academy Awards? Daughters of Israel had its own Oscars bash with all of the frills you can imagine, including a red carpet, live entertainment, life-sized movie star cutouts, glitzy apparel, champagne and dessert, and the presentation of its […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Elbow Benders, pictured, are one of the champion bowling teams at Daughters of Israel. The competition grew stiff during National Bowling Month in January.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Dr. Joshua Schor, medical director of Daughters of Israel in West Orange, led a post-screening conversation on “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End,” based on the bestseller by Dr. Atul Gawande. The event, sponsored by Greater MetroWest CARES, took place Jan. 30 at the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy. The […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Middle and high school students from Golda Och Academy took their lessons on tikkun olam, making the world a better place, and put them into practice. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the entire Upper School — students in grades six through 12 and faculty — visited 18 different service sites to give […]