WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 109th annual meeting of Daughters of Israel took place Tuesday, June 14. Chaired by board member Carol Sidman, the highlight of the evening was the dedication of the Bollag Welcome Center in memory of her parents, Anita and Marcel Bollag, who were both residents of the home. The Bollags have […]
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 the nursing home. The yearlong project was part of the students’ ninth-grade world history honors class, taught by […]
MONTCLAIR, 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 on May 23 at Montclair Golf Club. In addition to the golf tournament, the event included a card and game party, cocktail reception and awards ceremony. The […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel residents Roslyn Berman, left, and Doris Silver got a head start on reviewing the haggadah before the first Passover seder began on Friday evening, April 29. Photo Courtesy of Renee Glick
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on April 18, recognizing close to 100 volunteers who dedicate their time to the gift shop, work activity center, laundry services, business office, rehab center, dietitians’ office, shipping and receiving department, thrift shop and other areas throughout the home. The attendees enjoyed […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Visitors of all ages brought Purim cheer to Daughters of Israel residents on March 24. Pictured is resident Harriet Singer, with members of the Zuckerman, Glick and Blugrind families from West Orange. Photo Courtesy of Renee Glick
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life led a pre-Purim fun program called “Bubbies and Babies” for both residents and young families on March 8 at Daughters of Israel. Pictured, resident Felice Daniels participates in a hamantaschen stamping art activity with one of the children. Photo Courtesy of Renee Glick
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Temple B’nai Abraham held its annual Mitzvah Morning on Sunday, March 13. The successful event included 10 on-site projects, five collections, a Bridges Run and a blood drive in conjunction with Community Blood Services. The event was co-sponsored by temple groups including the Social Action Committee, Men’s Club, Membership, Sisterhood, the PTA […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Daughters of Israel Fine Dining program on the Healthcare Foundation of NJ Special Care Unit at Barnhard Pavilion took place Feb. 2. The event featured waiters clad in formal attire serving up gourmet fare that included chicken florentine and roasted prime rib. Above, Daughters of Israel resident Bobbie Frank, left, […]