SUMMER 2017 • JUNE – AUGUST

F A M I L Y N E W S L E T T E R

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS

Many years ago, Elaine Rocker, of blessed memory, and past chair of The Montefiore Foundation, asked me to serve as The Montefiore Foundation board chair and I told her I had too many business commitments. Three years ago,

I agreed to serve as board chair after being assured it would entail only four meetings a year, even though it’s more like four meetings a month! All kidding aside, I have enjoyed my tenure as chair as well as the many years I have spent on the Foundation Board, which I will be leaving to serve on the Montefiore Board of Directors.

The past three years have been rewarding as I look back on our many accomplishments including building The David and Freda Robinson Residence, a memory care assisted living community at The Weils, funding for our Home Smart Memory Care program, creating the Montefiore Home Run, which just completed its third successful year, helping fund the Vinney Hospice Medical Director position and our latest initiative and most innovative undertaking – launching the exciting Shining Star CLE 2017!

What is often missed in doing community work are the people you meet, the relationships that develop and the insights you gain. The people I have met are nothing short of terrific, passionate in their belief in Montefiore’s mission and vision and are tireless in continually working on ways to improve the lives of our residents. These are, by and large, individuals I would not have met but for my involvement with Montefiore, and will no doubt be lifelong relationships.

I have gained a great deal of respect for the individuals who care for our residents, creating a community environment that their families feel good about their loved ones living in. Seeing the inner workings also gave me an understanding of people’s needs and how current government reimbursements fall very short of providing the funding allowing for the many extras that make a difference in the lives of our residents. This is where the role of The Montefiore Foundation and supporters are so important. The extra activities and

Message from Jeffrey DavisChair, The Montefiore Foundation

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MONTEFIORE CELEBRATED ITS135TH ANNUAL MEETING ON MAY 24, 2017

“Shining Through the Years”More than 200 guests were in attendance including board members, volunteers, staff, residents and community members. The evening was held with much celebration as President & CEO Seth Vilensky spoke on “Creating a Bright Future.” Outgoing Board Chair Larry Mack gave remarks on “Looking Back & Moving Forward.” Senior Rabbi Richard A. Block, of The Temple – Tifereth Israel, and Montefiore Foundation Director Debbie Rothschild presented Tamar and Milton Maltz with the Harley I. Gross Presidential Award. Margo Vinney was honored as a Life Director and the 2017 Above and Beyond Employee Excellence Award winners were recognized. Visit montefiorecare.org to view more photos from our 135th annual meeting.

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Stanley and Sally Wertheim

Melissa Davis, Marti Davis and Susie Rubin

Peter Meisel and Robert Fuerst

Kudos to Milton and Tamar Maltz for receiving the Harley I. Gross Presidential Award!

Renee Stevens, Montefiore resident council president with Clair and Alvin Barkley

Honored as a Life Director is Margo Vinney with husband Jeff Chaitoff

Seth Vilensky with Andy Hoffmann as they honor outgoing board chairs Jeff Davis, Steve Willensky and Larry Mack

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

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programs we provide our residents is made possible through the generosity of people and businesses supporting our annual campaign, and people who create named funds for a specific purpose such as providing cable television service, musical programs, cultural and restaurant outings, subscriptions to the Cleveland Jewish News or Plain Dealer and providing medical equipment and supplies.

The additional funding is made possible through the efforts of Foundation Director Debbie Rothschild and her great team (see page 7). As The Montefiore Foundation chair, I could always count on Debbie to execute ideas – plus her team always made me look like a genius – thank you Debbie!

I am looking forward to working on the Montefiore Board with Seth Vilensky, Mark Weiss, Carol Weiss, Susan Lieberman, Evan Lubline, Tina King and other members of the management team.

Jeffrey Davis, continued from page 1

Creating successful results in cooking require the right ingredients – a tablespoon of this, a cup of that, a dash of seasoning – all to make the perfect dish. At Montefiore and The Weils, our volunteers are the key component in our winning recipe. Our 2017 Volunteer Recognition Dinner highlighted the spice our volunteers add every day to the lives of our residents.

The Klein Bernstein Award, formerly known as the Bea Bernstein Volunteer of

the Year Award, was renamed in honor of Bea’s sister Millie Klein, who was our first Volunteer Director. Darla Gordon was the recipient of this award. As an active volunteer for more than eight years, Darla leads by example and encourages individuals to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. She has assisted in strategic planning for the Volunteer Services Department, helped design our Above and Beyond Recognition and Reward program and co-chairs our many events including the MVP Ice Cream Socials and Oneg Shabbat celebrations.

The recipient of the 2017 Weils Volunteer of the Year Award was Beverly Sullivan. Beverly demonstrates true dedication by teaching and playing mahj with Weils residents for the past five years (see page 4). Denise Pease, foundation assistant, was the 2017 Staff Appreciation Award recipient for her welcoming demeanor and support of volunteers.

Our volunteers’ passion and zest help brighten the lives of residents and puts a smile on their faces! Thank you all!

Volunteers: Our Recipe for Success!

The Benefits of Volunteering

With busy schedules, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are endless, and with the right match, you can make new friends, reach out to the community and develop new skills. You can determine your time commitment of volunteering – from daily to once a year and everything in between. Learn more about the benefits of volunteering by calling Diane Weiner, volunteer manager, at 216.910.2741. You can also visit montefiorecare.org/volunteer-opportunities.

Current Volunteer Opportunities Include:• Editor for the Resident Newsletter• Posh Nosh Café Cashiers and Kitchen

Assistants• The Shoppe at Montefiore Sales Help• Wheelchair Transport• Pet Therapy

Resident Zitta Elbaum with son Rabbi Shlomo Elbaum Residents Gilbert Winer

(above) and Sallie Smith (below) show off their art!

Junior Volunteer Jacquelin Anzo with resident Delphine Gelfman

Bingo! ResidentArt Show

Millie Klein’s daughters, Leslie Klein Rosen and Judy Klein Willensky, flank Darla Gordon recipient of the 2017 Klein Bernstein Award

Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramMontefiore is seeking Junior

Volunteers ages 12 and up to assist with resident activities and services, friendly visiting and office work. Here is your chance to meet other teen volunteers from a variety of schools and communities, all while earning service hours in an environment committed to caring, compassion and customer service. You will need to call in for a brief interview and go through the application process, which includes providing one reference and completing an orientation & training session.

Please contact Diane Weiner, volunteer manager, at 216.910.2741 or dweiner@montefiorecare.org to learn more about volunteering at Montefiore.

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Gently-Used Purse & Jewelry Sale

The Montefiore Volunteer Partners (MVP) are collecting handbags and jewelry for its annual “Gently-Used Purse & Jewelry Sale” Wednesday, June 14 - Friday, June 16, 2017 from 10 am – 4 pm in the Montefiore lobby.

If you have handbags and/or jewelry in good condition, please consider donating them to the MVPs. All items can be dropped off at the Volunteer Office and should include your name and address for you to receive a tax deduction receipt.

All proceeds benefit programs and services for Montefiore residents.

Mother’s Day brought families together to enjoy the performance of Dennis Ford, delicious desserts

and a fun raffle.

Angeline Matthews and son

Julia Spotford and family

Barbara Schaffer and sons

Mary Lou Zinda and family

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Montefiore and The Weils staff members enjoy the evening’s celebration

JFC President Steve Hoffman, Seth Vilensky and Harley Gross

Rabbi Rick Block with Milt & Tamar Maltz and Amy & Armond Budish, Cuyahoga County Executive

New board member Bruce Rosenbaum with Rabbi Rosie Haim from The Temple-Tifereth Israel and Ben Sheridan

Alan and Judy Vilensky with Emily and Seth Vilensky

Above and Beyond Employee Excellence Awards 2017 Nate Dotson and Seth Vilensky with award winners Theresa Mitchell, Lisa Johnson and Amandeep Sohal, Tina King and The Weils winner Sora Gold with Mary Jane Klarich

Phil Goldberg, new board member Brian Young and Barry Miller

Incoming Board President Ira Goffman with Emily Vilensky, Larry Mack, Debbie Rothschild, Andy Hoffmann and Susan Lieberman

Photo credit: Marc Golub

June HappeningsHappy Father’s Day! Celebrate the father and grandfather in your life on Sunday, June 18

at 1:30 pm with a special performance by “Steppin Out” in the community room. Hear a lecture on Cornelius Vanderbilt and how he built his railroad monopoly with

speaker Susan Cannavino on Sunday, June 25 at 1:30 pm in the community room.

July HappeningsJoin us on Sunday, July 2 at 6:30 pm for an after-dinner performance by Chuck Tamblyn

in the café.Enjoy Workman’s Circle Klezmer Orchestra on Sunday, July 16 at 1:30 pm in the

community room.Celebrate Parent’s Day with a piano performance by Ilya Shteyndler on Sunday, July 23

at 1:30 pm in the café.

August HappeningsTake a journey through American history with Professor Pawlik on Thursday, August 10

at 1:30 pm as he discusses civil rights, US history and the United States’ relationship with other countries throughout the centuries.

Enjoy a lecture on “Women in History” with Susan Cannavino on Thursday, August 17 at 1:30 pm as she dresses in costumes pertaining to the women and eras she covers.

The Call OF The WeilsKim Pidala, Activities Coordinator • theweils.org

For a full listing of ALL events held at The Weils, please contact Kim at 440.996.0506.

On The Weils MarqueeJune 7 • 4 pm Chuck Fink performs at Happy Hour in the cafe

June 12 • 4 pm Singing performance by Greg Piscura at Happy Hour

June 17 • 1:30 pm Piano performance by Kristi Paddock in the café

July 5 • 4 pm Guitar performance by Fred Barringer at Happy Hour

July 15 • 1:30 pm Husband and wife duo from “Steppin Out” performs in the community room

July 29 • 1:30 pm Steve Moticak performs in the community room

August 5 • 1:30 pm Chuck Tamblyn performs in the community room

August 19 • 1:30 pm Wally Maxima performs in the community room

August 28 • 4 pm David Umania performs at Happy Hour in the café

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Picture Perfect at The Weils!

Seymour Levine and volunteer Virginia Schenkel enjoying a friendly visit

The Weils Volunteer of the Year Beverly Sullivan with resident Elaine Simkoff and her niece playing mahjong

Lori Rosenberg of CapTel with Laura Armbruster of Smooth Transitions at the health and wellness fair

Weils Rehab Therapist Melissa Stoll demonstrates some balance tips at The Weils health and wellness fair “Solve the Mystery of Healthy Living”

Excited to win raffle prizes at the health and wellness fair

Mary Jane Klarich, director of nursing for The Weils campus, with Ivy Kopit, manager of senior living admissions

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MESSAGE FROMRABBI JOEL CHAZIN

A HERO AMONG USIn New York City, a homeless

man fell from a subway station platform. Though some stood by in horror, helplessly afraid to do no more than call the police, a brave, young man jumped onto the tracks to the rescue. Within moments, he lifted the fallen man

to safety and became a hero.The rescuer, whose name was not revealed,

showed true courage in the face of danger. But, how do we muster the strength to respond to someone in a threatening situation or simply in need? It requires enormous inner courage and the readiness to act.

Another story of heroism is when a New England couple assisted in the saving of Jews, Czechs, journalists and anyone marked for extinction during the Nazi regime.

Martha and Waitstill Sharp, a Protestant couple, worked tirelessly, and in constant danger, for more than six years – from early 1939 to the last part of 1945. Waitstill, a Unitarian minister serving in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and his wife Martha, a social worker, were summoned and urged to help as many as they could in the face of the Nazi menace, terrorizing Europe.

The crushing need was to save lives: to obtain false papers, passports/identification, enabling individuals to travel to safe havens, free of Nazi control. Working stealthily, staying one day ahead of the Gestapo, who constantly followed them, Martha and Waitstill Sharp saved hundreds from certain death. In 2005, the couple became the second and third of only five Americans honored as “Righteous Among the Nations” by Yad VaShem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel.

The Sharps’ strength and bravery led to them being heroes for many. They had no desire for fame or applause. They simply acted because others were in need.

Monday, July 24, 2017 • 10:30 amwith Rabbi Joel Chazin, The Frozen Chosen: “The Jews and Life in Alaska Today.”

Monday, August 28, 2017 10:30 amwith Rabbi Steven Segar, Congregation Kol HaLev“What I Learned on an Interfaith Journey to Israel.”

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Rabbi Chazin at 216.910.2522.

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Rabbi Chazin with Rita Kohr

SPEND A SUMMER AFTERNOON with the smooth sounds of jazz from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra’s quartet group accompanied by a talented vocalist.

For more than 30 years, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra has been Northeast Ohio’s premier jazz voice.

Led by Paul Ferguson, the CJO promotes jazz in its historical andcontemporary forms through concerts with gifted jazz musicians, arrangers, composers and educators from the area.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Rabbi Joel Chazin at 216.910.2522.

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Sunday, July 30, 2017 • 2:30 pm • Montefiore

Commemoration of Tisha B’Av Servicewith Rabbi Joel Chazin and Trina Miller

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 • 10:30 amMaltz Chapel/Auditorium

TISHA B’AV

Kudos to The Willensky Residence, a memory care assisted living community at Montefiore, for receiving

a deficiency-free survey from the Ohio Department of Health!

Rajesh Agarwal, M.D. Medical DirectorWe are pleased to announce Dr. Agarwal as Medical Director at Montefiore who oversees both long-term and short-term care residents. He works in partnership with our attending physicians, clinical staff and nurse practitioners. Dr. Agarwal implements resident care policies and coordinates medical care in the facility. His role includes providing physician and all

clinical leadership, patient care, quality of care and education. He oversees care policies and programs in all areas, including post-hospital care, long-term care and serves as Medical Advisor for skilled homecare. He completed his residency and internship at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and is a graduate of the Maulana Azard Medical College of India. Dr. Agarwal is affiliated with the following Cleveland Clinic hospitals: Euclid, Marymount and South Pointe.

Eli Fink, M.D. Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDr. Fink received a BA in Psychology from Brooklyn College and attended State University of New York at Brooklyn (Downstate Medical School) where he earned his MD. He did a four year residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at MetroHealth Medical Center and has been practicing PM&R at Euclid Hospital for 20 years. Dr. Fink also

has a passion for the promotion of good health at any age through optimal nutrition and exercise.

Jeff Santon, RN Nurse Manager – Myers 3Jeff brings 16 years of healthcare experience with him to Montefiore. He began his career in EMS and worked as a paramedic at Huron Road Hospital in East Cleveland. He then became an RN and has worked exclusively with the geriatric population since. Jeff was formerly the Director of Nursing at an assisted living facility prior to joining the Montefiore family.

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Meet THE Team

SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE!

Join us at the Shining Star CLE Finals Competition as we celebrate the outstanding vocal talents of high school students from Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Medina and Summit counties. Together, we will choose the winners of more than $20,000 in college scholarships while raising necessary funds to keep our memory care programs and services at Montefiore, The Weils and in the community operating at their best!

Sponsorship and playbill advertising opportunities are available. Visit shiningstarcle.org. For more information or to join our esteemed host committee, contact Debbie Rothschild, director of The Montefiore Foundation, at 216.910.2633 or drothschild@montefiorecare.org.

Attention high school students – online video auditions are open through July 1, 2017! Go to shiningstarcle.org and submit today!

Have You Had“The Conversation?”

Those of us who have journeyed with loved ones at the end of their lives have an understanding of how difficult that time of life can be. So many of us enter it unprepared to address the needs that arise or to make the kind of decisions required of us, leaving us floundering. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. When families and loved ones are prepared for and supported into life’s end, it is possible to come through it peacefully.

Montefiore is committed to bringing this kind of education and support to our community. And now Vinney Hospice is partnering with The Conversation Project to offer a program that has been created with the goal of helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care, and helping families and loved ones make sure those wishes are known, understood and followed. We are reaching out to religious and community groups for help by co-sponsoring this two-part program to groups of ten or more.

You can talk about what is important to you with the people in your life that have the power to make a difference as you live into the end of your life. We look forward to the opportunity to teach you some tools that will make it a positive and constructive experience. Contact Chaplain Melanie to learn more.Melanie Sunderland, Chaplain, Vinney Hospice216.910.2795msunderland@montefiorecare.org

FINALS COMPETITIONSUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 • 7 PM • OHIO THEATRE AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE

DEBBIE ROTHSCHILD, DIRECTOR OF THE MONTEFIORE FOUNDATION

THE TEAM BEHIND THE FUNDRAISING

I have the good fortune to work every day knowing what I accomplish makes a difference to the patients, residents and families at Montefiore, The Weils and those in the community. With each and every initiative, we move closer to having the resources to provide the best in quality care. We all know the healthcare landscape is uncertain. We also know that it takes financial resources to do what we do – addressing our residents’ needs. You, as a community, understand these needs and continually respond accordingly.

Over the past few years we have made great strides in our fundraising efforts. We have increased our annual campaign support – both in dollars and in the number of donors – our family funds and created new fundraising events: Shining Star CLE and the Home Run. We have done all of this with your support and we are tremendously grateful.

Now let me tell you something you may not know, we have an extraordinary Foundation team. It seems that over the past few years, I have gotten to know many of you and many of you have gotten to know me, but you may not have had the opportunity to get to know the rest of our team.

Denise Pease, foundation assistant, works tirelessly making sure each of our donors are acknowledged promptly and accurately. She manages all of our donor data and our grant requests with thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Most importantly, Denise does all of what she does with honest compassion and love for our residents.

Alyssa Rothstein, development associate, is relatively new to the fundraising world. She works tremendously hard to learn and grow and has done an exceptional job since day one. She took great care with every detail as she planned our third annual 5K Home Run and has begun to develop terrific relationships with our new Associate Board members. Alyssa’s career has a beautiful and bright future.

Renee Greller, development associate and newest team member, brings wisdom, logic and strong leadership to her work. Within her first three months at Montefiore, Renee has secured $200,000 in grant support, reached out to hundreds of teachers, administrators and students to encourage participation in Shining Star CLE and has raised significant dollars towards our record setting 2017 annual campaign. We are thrilled to have Renee on our team.

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THANK YOUto our participants, donors,

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Montefiore’s third annual

Home Run 5K Run/Walk & 1M Walk

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For more event photos visit: facebook.com/montefioreseniorcare

Visit montefiorecare.org to view the photo gallery.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HOME RUN COMMITTEE Alan BlumenthalMarti DavisHarriet FaderElaine GilbertBarbara Bellin JanovitzGayle MarksJeffrey Marks

TREMENDOUS GRATITUDE TO OUR HOME RUN SPONSORS AcendexAlson JewelersBedford NissanBloom BrothersAlan & Therese Blumenthal & FamilyBruegger’s BagelsCapital GrilleCarpenters Local 373

Lisa MichelCindy PolsterSusan RubinBruce ShermanCathy StamlerTerry YoungRobert Zelwin

Cleveland HeartlabCleveland Jewish NewsMarti & Jeff DavisDavissa Telephone Systems, Inc.Eastgate Shopping CenterEdgewood Trace an Orlean Company DevelopmentExecutive CaterersFastsigns of LyndhurstGanley Subaru Volkswagen and Fiat on the Bedford AutomileElaine & Barton GilbertGross Schechter Day SchoolIda & Irwin HaberHealthPROSusan & Robert HurwitzHW & Co.Infinity ConstructionKey BankBob, Michele & the Lee FamilyLegacy Village

Larry MackMeyers, Roman, Friedberg & LewisOhio Savings BankOnShiftProfessional MedicalReminger Co. LPARolf, Goffman, Martin, Lang LLPSusan & Steve RubinToni & Don ScherzerSecond SoleUrsuline CollegeMargo Vinney & Jeffrey ChaitoffVinney Hospice & Palliative Care Volunteers & StaffW.B. MasonThe WealthCare Group of Raymond JamesCarol & Michael Weiss & FamilyJudy & Steve WillenskyIdelle & Abe WolfYoung Team RealtorsZelwin Family

THE 2016 ANNUAL SUSTAINING CAMPAIGNBart & Elaine Gilbert

THE 2017 ANNUAL SUSTAINING CAMPAIGNAlan BlumenthalStan & Melissa DavisDesigns By PennyGeorge & Bela FischerWilliam & Jill FrankelGallagher Benefit ServicesIra & Nancy GoffmanHoward & Suri GoldmanHenry & Lois GoodmanIrwin & Ida HaberDavid & Rebecca HellerAndrew & Debra HoffmannJohn Huntington Benevolent FundNorman HyamsFaye KaplanLawrence & Karen KatzPaul Katz & Lisa ArnsonKey Bank FoundationRobert KleinRobert & Joan LustigDavid & Lisa MichelMel & Harriet MorrisMichael & Deborah PollackLauren RockIra SchobelDaniel Simon & Marcy SchwartzSeth & Emily VilenskyIn Honor of:Shirley GoldbergBetty PickusKristen Morelli’s PromotionSusan LiebermanFrida Selig’s BirthdayGeorge & Bela FischerMark & Mira Weiss’ New GrandsonGeorge & Bela FischerShirley Weiss’ Milestone BirthdayCharlotte PriceIdelle Wolf’s BirthdaySteven LewisIn Memory of:Ken AnthonyKevin & Liz GregoryRazel Bas Esther DyukovaSusan LiebermanDoris FerrellDennis & Susan LiebermanThe Weiss Children

Judy GoldenbergFred & Kathy EisnerEdward HarrisDennis & Susan LiebermanDoris KramerRobert & Karen SkallBess LangermanLibby RosensteinLea LeyserAlfred & Harriet FaderDolores RetyClaire EichlerMarc & Susan FormanJudy KlotzmanLee SchwartzRosalind BernsteinLarry ShafronMarlene CohnRobert SperoffLaura DeylingSusan LiebermanKaren TeplitzkyMark & Michelle BogomolnyIlene WassermanBrian LebovitzJared & Diane SchnallScott Tobin

THE ALICE & MORRIE SAYRE MEMORY CARE FUNDIn Memory of:Morrie SayreDon Sayre & Nancy Wurzel

THE ALVIN & CAROLE ROCK FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:Alvin Rock’s BirthdayJoan Pasternak

THE ALVIN & CLAIR BARKLEY FUNDIn Memory of:Gerald GrandierAlvin & Clair Barkley

THE ANNELIESE COHN KRASNY FUNDIn Memory of:Alan KravitzGerald & Michelle GoldbergTimothy GoldbergDave & Marilyn KravitzMalveen MalikGerald & Michelle Goldberg

THE ANNE MANHEIM & ARTHUR I. HARRIS FUNDIn Memory of:Edward HarrisJeff, Barbara, Joan, Amy & Tama BermanAlfred & Harriet FaderIrwin & Barbara FeldmanBurton & Rita FrankelPhil & Adrienne GoldbergHenry & Lois GoodmanGary & Cari GrossHarley & Rochelle GrossMorton & Toby GrossRobert & Susan HurwitzStuart & Terri KlineLawrence MackPeter & Julie RaskindRita SaslawDon & Toni ScherzerSteven & Stacy SteinbergAbe & Idelle WolfLisa Zwolinski

THE BETTY SIMON HOSPICE LIBRARY FUNDIn Memory of:Fred SimonTom & Joanie AdlerBarbara BacherLenore BenjaminFairfax County Opeh StaffHoward Freedman & Rita MontlackRon & Anita FriedmanJoyce GlickmanTom & Kirsten HagesfeldCarol KoletskyBonnie MillenderKarstin Olofsson & Jon GoldmanStanley & Frances PalevskySusan Radbourne & Mary BrigidLeslie ResnikMary Solomon

THE BETTY B. WEISKOPF MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Mildred BakerJill WiederCyril LevyAvery & Jill Wieder

THE CAROL AND MICHAEL WEISS FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:Kristen Morelli’s PromotionMichael & Carol WeissIn Memory of:Ken AnthonyRayzel Bas Esther DyukovaEdward HarrisRobert SperoffMichael & Carol Weiss

THE CHARLES & SELMA MANCHICK ARTS & ACTIVITIES FUNDIn Memory of:John J. HammerManchick Family

THE CORRINE WALLENSTEIN HOSPICE FUNDIn Memory of:Jennifer KubesScott, Adam & Michael Wallenstein Neptune Plumbing & Heating Company Co-Workers

Christe Norton McGrawAdam & Jill WallensteinHarriet StarkScott & Cathy Wallenstein

THE ELLIOT WILLENSKY MUSIC FUNDIn Honor of:Toni Haddad receiving the “Elite Women Around the World” AwardSteven & Judy WillenskyIn Memory of:Millie KleinThe Krutchik FamilyGertrude SussmanElliot WillenskyLeslie Klein Rosen

THE EVELYN & JAMES A. LISSAUER FUNDCharles LissauerIn Honor of:Evelyn Lissauer’s Milestone BirthdayChuck LissauerIn Memory of:Norman SnowChuck Lissauer

THE FANNIE & MILLY CADKIN ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory of:Louis Baron Margy PolsterSally Ziff

FREDRICH & HERTA STERNBERG MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Ken AnthonyMarcia DettelbachBob & Joan Lustig

THE GERALDINE & SHELDON BLOCH FLOWER FUNDIn Memory of:Sheldon BlochJames & Shirley OppenheimSuzanne Roth

THE GERTRUDE NASH ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Gerald Nash’s BirthdayDr. Julian Seifter – Mazel TovMel Weinberg – Get Well WishesShirley BaschIn Memory of:Nate MadvidShirley Basch

THE JULIUS ABRAMS EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY LOAN FUNDIn Memory of:Sheila SilvermanSharon Douglass

THE KLEIN BERNSTEIN VOLUNTEER FUNDIn Memory of:Bea BernsteinEdward HarrisLeslie Klein RosenSteve & Judy WillenskyMillie KleinStuart & Terri KlineMandel JCC

THE MACK FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Ilsa Walder’s BirthdayThe Mack FamilyShirley Weiss’ Milestone BirthdayBill MackHoward, Janet, Lori & David MackLarry MackIn Memory of:Seville ShackShirley Weiss

THE MALTZ HOSPICE HOUSE & PALLIATIVE CARE PAVILIONThe Gretel B. Bloch Charitable Trust

THE MALTZ HOSPICE PAVER CAMPAIGNDavid MeisterMaxine Thomas

THE MONTEFIORE RABBI’S FUNDIn Memory of:Alan KravitzMichael & Heather GallersteinAlec KornetMargie ZelmanRosalyn MeclovskyNadine Lader

THE ROBERT & SUSAN HURWITZ HOSPICE INTEGRATIVE THERAPY FUNDIn Memory of:Morton EpsteinAlan KravitzSeth LettofskyRobert & Susan Hurwitz

THE SHIRLEY FELBER MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Judy KassayCharlotte MoskowitzHerb & Debra Orlansky

THE SIDNEY I. ARLEN HOSPICE COMFORT CARE ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Ed Broidy – Retiring Montefiore VolunteerJanice DeVito

THE SIEGEL FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory of:Fred AbramowitzSylvia EigenfeldDoris FerellEdward HarrisNorma JosephRichard WertheimHarvey & Adrienne Siegel

THE VINNEY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM FUNDIn Honor of:Norma Maxson’s Milestone BirthdayHoward & Emily EdelsteinIn Memory of:Elaine AudinoJay & Ellen Friedberg

TributesFEBRUARY 1, 2017 – APRIL 30, 2017.

Tributes February 1, 2017 – April 30, 2017.Donations to Montefiore enhance the lives of our residents, families, staff, volunteers and the community. This list reflects donations received February 1, 2017 – April 30, 2017. We apologize for any errors or omissions. To make a donation in honor or in memory of a special person or milestone event, please call The Montefiore Foundation at 216.910.2350 or visit the Foundation page on our website: montefiorecare.org.

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Libby LermanPaul & Lynn MilletChriste Norton McGrawJames Breen Real Estate, LLCValencia BrownThomas & Laura CallahanMargaret Clark Morgan FoundationBarbara CollierFred & Penny FreseDavid & Kathryn HexterRichard & Susan LuedersJeffrey LinkerMark Munetz & Lois FreedmanMcCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., L.P.A.David F. Norton FamilySuburban Ski Club, Inc.Dolores Honey PerlbergScott & Lisa DavisJeff & Sheryl GreenbergNathan TreinishJeff & Connie WeilDelores RetyBrian KraigVirginia SchwartzBunker Babes Golf LeagueDave & Eileen FertalLarry & Deb HalsneElizabeth HamiltonKirtland Bethel Bible Church – Pastor Joel PotterLen & Kathleen LaskowskiJeff & Debbie SchmittTom & Ann SpeerMichael & Karen WeaverPhyllis ShaneMargaret MuehlingCraig Richter & Betsy MargolinSheila SilvermanLeonard & Heddy RabeRalph & Rachael StewartNorman SnowMarilyn KravitzRobert SperoffJanice ArnoffPaul & Patricia AntonelliCollierville Police DepartmentThomas & Sally CrohanTracy JacinLisa JohnsonFrank & Diana MulacStanley & Kathleen PowaskiEileen RitchiePaul & Susan SchumacherSpecial Citizens Volunteer PatrolDon & Dolores SperoffLeo SpevackKertesz & Maxon FamiliesBetty WittineMorton LevinYitzhak ZemelmanJoel & Elaine AxelrodRon & Sherrie FleeterTibor Rosenberg & FriendsVetalice FamilyNoam WeinbergerCaryn Wolf WechslerNancy WolfSherri Wolf

THE WILLENSKY RESIDENCE FUNDIn Memory of:Sheila SilvermanSteven & Judy Willensky

Albert Dell BattlerWendy LordRita BaronMarcella BrackettNeil & Linda CopelandLarry & Rozie DeSatnikSusan DigginsTom & Randi GeorgeSandra LasersonDebra MaloMary Beth MillerMarilyn NudelmanBonnie RogoffEarl & Michelle RogoffAnne EvanchakBarry & Nancy LamkinSusan SchneiderSam FederAnonymousRobert CohenLinda FertelStan & Barbara FrankelRichard & Mary FratianneRobert Fullerton FamilyHerb & Barbara GoldbergConnie LongKevin & Marcy MelleyTerrence MessermanMary Ellen PiazzaDavid RawsonWilliam Rein FamilyKen & Beverly ResnickAnne KotheRichard KotheMazanec, Raskin & Ryder CompanyScott & Deborah SeaholmAlan KravitzPaul Adler & Debie IsroffHoward & Carol AndersonS. Ward & Catherine AtterburyRichard Bamberger & Connie ReiderNick & Lisa BerardinelliBruce & Katie BlockDoll Bloom, Lisa David & Sheryl GreenbergHelen BraunKevin & Angie BravermanJohn & Vivian ClemensHoward & Emily EdelsteinLaurie Collins & FamilyEric & Debbie FriedmanJeffrey & Susan Friedman & FamilyBahman & Lora GuyuronBlair & Dori HaasAmy HandelJohn & Mary Ann HexterJudith IsroffRon & Donna IsroffJimmy & Toby JosephKatten, Muchin Rosenman LLP – Partners & EmployeesLeslie KaufmanSteven & Leslie KleinStuart & Terri KlineDavid KravitzThe Lampert FamilyKeith & Nancy LibmanDan & Betty MalmadNorma MaxsonDoug & Ruth MayersDavid & Enid RosenbergElliot & Carolyn RossDonald & Judy SchermerAlan & Marjorie ShapiroSteven & Marla Taub

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We are thrilled to have launched an Associate Board to develop the next generation of leaders at Montefiore. Members, ages of 21 to 40, will help raise awareness and advocate on behalf of Montefiore and The Weils. Their mission is to take action through social media and social capital, fundraise for several initiatives and raise awareness on issues facing seniors. Most recently the associate board collaborated on ways to grow our annual Home Run 5K and 1M Run/Walk event. Thank you to all our board members.

Montefiore’s New Associate Board

Left to right: (sitting) Benjamin Golsky, Melissa Woodard, Cameron Orlean, Samantha Friedman (standing) Aaron Gross, Alyssa Rothstein (development associate), Alex DiLauro, Evan Hirsch (board liaison), Melissa Friedman, Adam Jacobs, Angie Zimmerman and Stephanie Stein. Not pictured: Abby Diamond, Nathan Golger, Jonathan Leebow, Larry Mack (board liaison), David Millet (Foundation board liaison), Scott Zimmerman (board liaison), Seth Vilensky and Debbie Rothschild.

We are excited about kicking-off the 2017-2018 Annual Sustaining Campaign (ASC). After exceeding our goal for the ASC 2017, reaching an all-time high in individual donors and completing two successful Home Run events in the fiscal year, we cannot wait to see what this year will bring. It is our privilege to continue providing loving, innovative care at Montefiore, The Weils and in the community for more than 135 years, despite mounting fiscal challenges. These essential services we provide each and every day give families and friends the peace of mind knowing their loved

Your Generosity Makes The Loving Difference!one is in caring, capable hands. Your generosity makes Montefiore and The Weils better places to live, work, visit and volunteer. Generous gifts ensure each resident receives the best in care and services, regardless of their ability to pay. Please consider supporting our annual campaign – you make the loving difference! For more information or to make your pledge, please visit montefiorecare.org or contact Renee Greller, development associate, at rgreller@montefiorecare.org or 216.910.2652.

To learn more about the Annual Sustaining Campaign, brick paver campaigns at Montefiore and The Weils, donating or for any questions regarding The Montefiore Foundation, please visit us at montefiorecare.org/giving or contact Debbie Rothschild at 216.910.2633 or drothschild@montefiorecare.org. Thank you!

Connect with The Montefiore Foundation

People often credit the development director for the fundraising success. However, nothing I do is accomplished alone – I am part of an incredible team. Together, we are all caring for our patients and residents by raising the necessary funds to provide “the loving difference.”

I hope each of you will take a moment to get to know the Foundation team.

With warmth,

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From left: Alyssa Rothstein, Denise Pease, Renee Greller and Debbie Rothschild.

10 • MONTEFIORE FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Around the Home

Caregiver Education & Support GroupMONTEFIORE PRESENTS A MONTHLY, COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAM

THREE SUMMER DATES: TUESDAYS, 5-6 PMJune 6, July 11 & August 1 at Montefiore

Feeling burnt out from caregiver stress or alone in your journey with no one to lean on? Do you have questions about what is coming next and how to deal with it? We’re here for you!

Come to Montefiore’s monthly caregiver education and support group to receive tips on how to cope and how to receive support as a caregiver.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Kristen Morelli, director, memory care and resident life, program manager, at 216.910.2323 or kmorelli@montefiorecare.org.

Presented by dementia expert

Dr. Lori Stevic-RustABPP, Clinical Health Psychologist and dementia program advisor for Montefiore and The Weils

Alvin Barkley celebrates his 97th birthday as Rabbi Joel Chazin gives a blessing!

Seth Vilensky and other community leaders with Ohio Senator Kenny Yuko (center) in Columbus at a meeting on the future of Medicaid for seniors, and Howie Biegelman (far left) executive director, Ohio Jewish Communities

Ed Broidy and Rick Stone, members of Men of Fairmount Temple

Men of Fairmount Temple Mitzvah Corps Honored!On April 1, nearly 100 people filled the Maltz Auditorium at Montefiore to honor the Men of Fairmount Temple’s Mitzvah Corps for 50 years of volunteer service. Speakers included Beachwood Mayor Merle Gorden, Seth Vilensky, Montefiore president and CEO, Lester Potash and Barry Jacobs of the Men of Fairmount Temple, and Rabbi Joshua Caruso and Cantor Sarah Sager of Fairmount Temple. Montefiore paid special tribute to Ed Broidy who, at age 94, has been volunteering the longest and said he’s “considering retirement.” Members of the Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band provided entertainment to all who came to celebrate, including many residents and their families. Photo credit: Marc Golub

Lester Potash, president of the Men of Fairmount Temple; Barry Jacobs, chair of the Mitzvah Corps; Seth Vilensky, Montefiore president and CEO

Fashion Show Flair at Montefiore with Bea Sulzer and Clair Barkley

Residents Get ‘Hands-On’ with Hands On Pottery

Second grade students from Mercer School in Shaker Heights put on a wonderful musical performance for residents. Joan Ross and Mary Zinda with Max Resnick and Noa Hollander

Zitta Elbaum and Life Enrichment Coordinator Latasha Jackson with Vera King showing off their creativity

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June Highlight EventsMonday, June 5Bedford Jazz Concert 7 pm / Patio

Saturday, June 10Chinese Dancers10:30 am / Maltz Auditorium

Wednesday, June 21Greg Piscura Entertains2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium

Tuesday, June 27Luau Party10:30 am / Patio

Wednesday, June 28Bubbes, Zaydes and Babies3:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium.......................................................

Sunday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium• June 4 Fred Berringer• June 11 Sean Fink & Valentina Robbins• June 18 Victor Breeler• June 25 Bill Neuman

July Highlight EventsThursday, July 13Letter Carrier Band7:15 pm / Auditorium

Monday, July 24Torah Institute – Rabbi Joel Chazin10:30 am / Maltz Chapel

Sunday, July 30 Cleveland Jazz Orchestra 2:30 pm / .......................................................

Sunday Entertainment 2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium• July 16 Annette Keys• July 23 Dennis Ford

August Highlight EventsTuesday, August 1Commemoration of Tisha B’av Service 10:30 am / Maltz Chapel

Monday, August 28Torah Institute Rabbi Steven Segar10:30 am / Maltz Chapel

Tuesday, August 29Hillcrest Concert Band 7:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium.......................................................

Sunday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium• August 6 Sean Fink & Valentina Robbins• August 20 Bill Neuman• August 27 Fred Berringer

MONDAYSDance Therapy 10:30 am Second and Fourth Wednesday of every monthUnits

Bingo 2:15 pmMaltz Auditorium..........................................................

TUESDAYSReiki 10:30 amUnits

SATURDAYSShabbat Services10:30 amMaltz Chapel

Fairmount Temple Mitzvah Corp2:30 pmFirst Saturday of each monthMaltz Auditorium

MVP Ice Cream Social2:30 pmThird and fourth Saturday of every monthMaltz Auditorium

Life Enrichment Team: Iuliia Marshall – 216.910.2588 • Josie Love – 216.910.2590 • Latasha Jackson – 216.910.2591

W E E K L Y R E S I D E N T E V E N T S A R O U N D T H E H O M E

HAPPENINGS THIS SUMMER

WEDNESDAYSSing-A-Long 10:30 amMaltz Auditorium

Monthly Resident Birthday Party w/Joel Scigliano June 7 • July 5 August 2Maltz Auditorium

Bingo4:30 pmSecond and fourth Wednesday of every monthJune 14 • July 12 July 26 • August 9 August 23Maltz Auditorium

FRIDAYSMen’s Club2:30 pmArts & Crafts Room

Cliff Meister Entertains3:45 pmUnits

Shabbat Services4:30 pmMaltz Chapel

THURSDAYSMusic Therapy w/Marilou2 pmFirst Thursday:Mandel 3 LoungeSecond Thursday:Myers 2 Lounge

Food Committee 2:30 pmSecond Thursday of each monthMandel 3 Lounge

Resident Council2:30 pmThird Thursday of each month Arts & Crafts Room *All programs subject to change

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Montefiore HomeOne David N. Myers ParkwayBeachwood, Ohio 44122-1101

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Where Jewish Tradition Endures

If you receive more than one copy of this newsletter or if you have an address change, please call the Foundation office at 216.910.2350 • montefiorecare.org

Important NumbersAdministration . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2658Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2202Beauty/Barber Salon . . . . . 216.910.2478Billing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2554Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2533Dietitian Manager . . . . . . . 216.910.2611Dining Services/Kitchen (Kosher Supervisor) . . . . . 216.910.2570/2680Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2633Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2483Home Care/Private Care . . 216.910.2487Hospice/Palliative Care. . . . 216.910.2650Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2676Life Enrichment . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2588Medicaid Liaison . . . . . . . . 216.910.2476Medicare/Managed Care Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2644/2553Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2323Posh Nosh Café. . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2480Reception Desk/Lobby . . . . 216.360.9080Rehab Therapy . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2540Resident Advocate . . . . . . . 216.910.2477Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2741/2566The Weils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440.543.4221The Weils Rehab Pavilion. . . 440.996.0511

In partnership with Mandel JCC Early Childhood Education, we are hosting an intergenerational program for residents on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 3:30 pm in Maltz Auditorium, “Be Your Best You.” This hour-long program, led by Debbie Friedman, Mandel JCC Family Place coordinator, offers an opportunity for young families to spend time with residents while exploring seasonal Jewish themes. Activities include music, hands-on creative projects, storytelling and snack time.

For more information, contact Iuliia Marshall, Life Enrichment manager, at 216.910.2588 or imarshall@montefiorecare.org.

Bubbes, Zaydes & BabiesIn partnership with Mandel JCC Early Childhood Education, Montefiore presents

Be Your Best You!

Programs & Services Inquiry Form Available Online!

Learning about utilizing our programs & services is only a click away! Logon to www.montefiorecare.org/inquiry and request information via ouronline form regarding any of our services or to schedule a tour and a member of our admissions team will be in touch with you within one business day.

Join us for

The Cleveland Jazz

Orchestra

Sunday, July 30 at

2:30 pm!