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remain, we are pleased that several needs were met by those who hold The Weils close to their hearts. A special thanks to our housing corporation board chair, Ben Sheridan, for his tireless efforts to strengthen the market and financial position of The Weils.

Members of our board of directors, auxiliary and volunteers invest tremendous time and resources serving on committees, running activities, raising funds and actively engaging in resident life. At this year’s Passover service, board and family members led second night seders using our beautiful tri-lingual Haggadah, much to the pleasure of our residents and their families.

As we look toward the future, our plans include transforming the way we deliver care to individuals, families and communities. It is well-known that chronic diseases, such as congestive heart failure and diabetes, cause major limitations in daily living for almost one out of ten Americans.

As part of Montefiore’s vision of providing excellence in senior health care, we continue to position the organization to be a leader in rehab services, dementia care and chronic disease management. We have partnered with University Hospitals for congestive heart failure treatments and protocols alongwith the Alzheimer’s Association for dementia care training and education.

By taking advantage of strategic partnerships, we are confident that Montefiore will be well positioned to provide innovative solutions. That’s why when active seniors need rehab they are going to seek out our recently opened specialty orthopedic unit. The new unit has private rooms with updated furnishings, flat screen TVs with DVD players, a dedicated staff with expertise in orthopedic care and a more personalized setting for dining and rehab.

This past year has been one of challenges, achievements and celebrations. We owe a debt of gratitude to each of you – our many donors, board members, auxiliary, volunteers and staff for giving your precious time, talents and tzedakah. Your acts of kindness inspire us all and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you.

From earning a coveted spot in Montefiore’s Fabulous Five group of most valuable junior volunteers, winning the title of Montefiore Idol in the talent show to being named The Fannie Cadkin Junior Volunteer of the Year in 2009, Courtney Ray’s experience at Montefiore is filled to the brim with unique accomplishments and accolades. Now after more than three years as a cherished and celebrated junior volunteer, Courtney can add another prestigious title to her resume – this summer’s Cadkin Youth Leadership Intern.

“Being the Cadkin intern is wonderful and fulfilling because I love being at Montefiore and working with people,” says Courtney, who recently graduated from Beaumont School and plans to study biochemistry at The University of Rochester in the fall. And while the internship, sponsored by the Fannie and Milly Cadkin Fund of The Montefiore Foundation, will undoubtedly be rewarding for Courtney, the plans she has in store for the junior volunteers this summer will be equally gainful for Montefiore.

Drawing upon the wealth of experience she has had in her 300-plus hours of volunteering at Montefiore, Courtney will mentor our dedicated team of junior

volunteers from over 20 schools and communities. “I hope to be as warm to everyone at Montefiore as they were to me when I volunteered,” says Courtney, who first came in 2007 to help serve the Passover Seder meal to residents and families.

Courtney will also work in tandem with Shaker Heights High School junior Kayla Bell, who has been named an apprentice or associate leader of the junior volunteers. With an equally extensive background at Montefiore, both she and Courtney will help new juniors carry on the torch of valuable life lessons they have learned at Montefiore – a duty that truly reflects the enduring concept of l’dor v’dor.

We always welcome new junior volunteers (ages 12-18). Please call me at (216) 910-2566 or email [email protected].

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Volunteer SpotlightMontefiore welcomes summer 2010

Cadkin youth leadership intern & apprentice!By Mary Kate Hageman, Junior Volunteer Coordinator

The Dynamic Duo!(L-R) Courtney Ray and Kayla Bell plan to use their experience to encourage growth in our junior volunteers.

From L-R: Clair and Alvin Barkley (back row) with (at left) Millie Klein and Ruth Moskovitz, this year’s Bea Bernstein award winner. Mazel Tov Ruth!

The Alvin and Clair Barkley Fund recognizes Montefiore’s amazing volunteers every year at an elegant luncheon. The Bea Bernstein Award honors a volunteer who continually demonstrates exceptional commitment and devotion to Montefiore. This year’s Bea Bernstein award winner is Ruth Moskovitz.

Volunteer recognition luncheon

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rosh Hashanah receptionThe Montefiore Auxiliary cordially invites residents and their families to join them on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from

2:30 – 3:45 pm in the Maltz Chapel/Auditorium for entertainment and

light refreshments. Sara Lee Schumer is chairing the reception.

If you have any questions, please contact Jo-Jo Trusso, at 216-910-2486.

PRinCiPLe And PASSion“Arrowsmith” is the title

of a book written during the boom years of the 1920s when stocks were only going up and a golden age of prosperity was unfolding for

America. At this time, Sinclair Lewis wrote this book about a young doctor trying to find his way between serving others for its own sake, or merely enriching himself, between a life of purpose or privilege.

The doctor’s mentor is Max Gottlieb, a determined scientist who inspires Arrowsmith to devote himself to research and service to humanity. Sinclair Lewis won the Pulitzer Prize for this book which became a classic for idealistic medical students and for young people in general. What is unique is that Lewis portrays a Jew, Max Gottlieb, as a positive role model for his hero. Gottlieb is a stubborn and determined research scientist who will not waver in his pursuit of principle and who enables the young Arrowsmith to find a cure for Bubonic plague.

Although over 80 years have passed since its publication, “Arrowsmith” points the way for us to lift ourselves from the ordinary and easily attainable to that to which we truly aspire, from the humdrum to the fresh and untried and to leave our contented routines to pursue ideals with passion.

Message froMrabbi Joel Chazin

Free and open to the Community!

“Songs of a Summer’s Night”An exciting series of outdoor concerts at Montefiore.

Broadway and popular songs from the American Songbook by soloist Cheryl Eitman with pianist Trina Miller concluding with

a lovely Havdalah service.

dates: Saturday evenings: July 17 and August 28 at 7 pm.This program is generously supported by The Daniel and Rose Goldstein Endowment Fund

of The Montefiore Foundation.

Art & the Human SpiritMost Tuesdays • 10:30 am • Maltz Chapel/Auditorium

Join us for an exciting new program as we learn about the lives and art of major artists such as Van Gogh, Chagall, Monet and Rembrandt. Rabbi Chazin

will present DVDs of these major works and lead discussion. July 6: Great Masters: Rembrandt

August 3: Rodin “The Gates of Hell”August 17: Turner in Switzerland

September 7: Homage to ChagallSeptember 21: Great Norwegian Artist: Edward Munch

�ora�Monday,August 30 10:30 am

InstItuteDiscussion with Rabbi Joel Chazin on “The Hurts of Life:Can We Talk About Them?”Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Rabbi Chazin at (216) 910-2522.

Making Mitzvahs at MontefioreFamilies from Temple Emanu El gathered together with Montefiore residents and listened as the religious school choir performed a sampling of songs from Jewish holidays and played games during their annual Mitzvah Day.

From left to right (back row): Jordan Pitlor, Sarah Neese, Evan Brudney, Cantor Laurel Barr, Julia Ullman, Danielle Pitlor (Hidden: Josh Lashley). Front row: Madison Wessler, Corey Karas and Marcy Wessler.

S A V e T H e d A T e

CoMMeMoRATing TiSHA B’AV

Tisha B’Av, literally meaning the ninth day of the month of Av, is a day of mourning. Tisha B’Av commemorated the many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people, primarily the destruction of the first and second Temples.

We will have a Tisha B’Av commemoration service on Tuesday, July 20 at 10:30 am in the Maltz Chapel/Auditorium. All residents, family members and volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For more information, please contact Rabbi Joel Chazin at (216) 910-2522.

erev Rosh Hashanah: Wed. afternoon, Sept. 8 Services: 4:30 pmdinner: 6 pm

First day/Rosh Hashanah:Thurs., Sept. 9 • 10 amTashlich & Afternoon Service: 4 pm

Second day Rosh Hashanah:Fri., Sept. 10 • 10 am Shabbat evening Service: 4:30 pm

eve of Yom KippurKol nidre: Friday, September 17 • 4 pm

Yom Kippur:Sat. Sept. 18Morning Service: 10 am Yizkor & neilah: 4 pmShofar Blowing: 5:45 pm followed by light break the fast.

erev Sukkot:Wed., Sept. 22 • 4:30 pm

Sukkot:Thurs., Sept. 23 10:30 am

erev Shemini Atzeret: Wed., Sept. 29 • 4:30 pm

Shemini Atzeret:Yizkor: Thurs., Sept. 30 10:30 am

Simchat Torah Celebration:Fri., oct. 1 • 10:30 am

JeWiSH HoLidAYS To ReMeMBeRAll services will take place in the

Maltz Chapel/Auditorium.


The Call of The WeilsMary Jean DeVaul, Life-Enrichment Coordinator • theweils.org

We invite you to join us for these highlighted events.For a full listing of ALL events held at The Weils, please contact

Mary Jean DeVaul at (440) 543-4221 or [email protected].

outstanding weils Volunteers recognized Three Weils volunteers were recognized recently by Congressman Steve

LaTourette during a special Senior Service Awards luncheon on Thursday,June 3 in Chagrin Falls. The following individuals have made a profound difference in our community: Outstanding Senior Joel Teplitzky and Outstanding Senior Advocate Gabi Hays. Winner of the Outstanding Youth Senior Service Award went to Shannon Shaver (granddaughter of residents Bernard & Shirley Tobin). Many thanks for making The Weils an exceptional senior living community!

July Happenings!Look Out! The holiday begins with plenty of sparkle at The Weils. On

Sunday, July 4 at 11:30 am Chef Randy kicks off the festivities with a special cookout as he displays his barbeque skills on the patio. At 1:30 pm Ralph Szubski performs patriotic favorites on his accordion.

Mary Beth Ions visits on Sunday, July 11 at 1:30 pm. Her violin concerts are a gift from Bea Gray.

Join in on a lively discussion with Temple Emanu El’s Rabbi Steven Denker when he stops by for lunch on Wednesday, July 14 at noon. A speaker from The Ohio Department of Aging will hold a workshop entitled “Seniors Fighting Fraud” on Thursday, July 29 at 2:30 pm in The Weils community room. The topic will touch on the way seniors can protect themselves during consumer transactions.

august Happenings!Be sure to dust off that grass skirt in order to hula at our ‘Hawaiian

Holiday’ extravaganza on Wednesday, August 11 at 1:30 pm. Memories abound as Bob & Shelly Orlandi provide music of the islands.

Residents are reporting another Elvis sighting at The Weils. Those blue suede shoes are still the fashion of the day on Monday, August 16 at 4 pm for happy hour. Joel Scigliano will play music of the 50s.

Is it time for The High Holidays already? Come celebrate early when The Workmen’s Circle Klezmer Orchestra perform their musical magic on Sunday, August 29 at 1:30 pm just in time for the Jewish New Year!

on the weils MarqueeJuly 1 • 7 pm Wayne Warddecides the winning bridge hand

July 3 • 1:30 pm Volunteer Kathy Solomon leads her book group

July 9 • 4 pm Jim Kelleyfiddles through Happy Hour

July 12 • 1:30 pm Mind Games withJanet Metzger

July 14 • 1:30 pm Hearing Screenings with George from Audiphone

July 17 • 1:30 pm Marc Freimanplays popular to classical favorites on the baby grand

July 22 • 1:30 pm Join the Creative Writing Group with art therapist Annette Geraci

July 23 • 6:15 pm Shabbat Service with Rabbi Joel Chazin & Trina Miller

August 7 • 1:30 pm Dance Image presents their farewell to summer program

August 11 • noon Lunch with Rabbi Steven Denker from Temple Emanu El

August 15 • 2 pm Vince Orlandi performs oldies on the keyboard

August 23 • 1:30 pm GeaugaPark District lectures on ‘Cosmic Constellations’

August 27 • 6:15 pm Shabbat service with Rabbi Joel Chazin & Trina Miller

August 30 • 1:30 pm Claudia Fechter brings life to the latest novel

August 31 • 1:30 pm Gary Pildner performs his seasonal program

weils Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed to assist with Weils’ resident activities including:

playing board games, mah jong, or bridge; leading discussions on current events or knowledgeable topics, teaching computer skills or a craft; playing an instrument for others or just offering companionship.

Diane Weiner, volunteer manager, will be at The Weils every Wednesday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to recruit, orient and respond to any volunteer questions.

If you are interested in volunteering opportunities at The Weils, please contact Diane at (216) 910-2741 or email her at [email protected].

Challah TimeLeft to right: Marilou Sniderman, Aaron Weinberg, Michael Feigenbaum (from Lucy’s Sweet Surrender) and Arlene Hollander are all smiles after tasting delicious raisin challah as part of an exhibit on Jewish cooking. The event was sponsored by the Maurice Saltzman Youth Panel Grant of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Picture Perfect at The Weils!

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Don’t you just LOVE this time of the year! All the winter wanderers have returned from their “homes away from home” and we can reconnect while making the rounds from spring luncheons to annual meetings, learning about the past year of amazing accomplishments and ambitious goals for the future – it’s exhilarating, isn’t it… and if they serve ice cream for dessert, I am a very happy woman!

I am also happy to share with you what two great friends of Montefiore have done. Milly Cadkin, of blessed memory, left a generous bequest to the junior volunteer program, a gift that will ensure its future – so please remember Milly when you see our youngest volunteers transporting residents, assisting at events, spreading smiles and good cheer as they go. An anonymous gift of $100,000 will transform our entrance gardens into a veritable wonderland – and you can be a part of this beautification project,

too, if you want to! More about that in the September/October issue.

And of course, I am looking forward to The Montefiore Foundation Donor Brunch, the high point of my year! We invite annual campaign donors of $1,000 or more, all of our friends who established funds since the foundation began in 1995 (we’re almost 16 years old!) and the visionary members of our Legacy Society who have named Montefiore in their wills or have planned gifts to ensure our future, as Milly Cadkin did. We are going to show our gratitude to donors who supported new or existing programs with gifts of $10,000 or more by welcoming them into The Sir Moses Montefiore Society, and all of our special guests will see our fabulous new donor recognition video highlighting transformative gifts made by some of our very best friends.

The Montefiore Foundation Donor Brunch invitations have been mailed. SAVE THE DATE for Sunday, July 18 from 10 am to noon. (I can’t promise ice cream, but there’s challah French toast on the menu!) I look forward to seeing you there!

– Bev

BeVerly gans, ViCe PresidentMontefiore foundation

Around the Home

(L-R): Maryann Schrembeck, Dawn Pahner, Amandeep Sohal & June Bretz.

Senior Prom Effervescent Cynthia Jacobs with Montefiore’s junior volunteers (L-R) Ally Levy, Mikaela Grumbach, Liz Crage and Shelby Wolstein as they danced with residents listening to the sounds of the Don Disantis Orchestra. The event was sponsored through a gift of the Gloria and Irving B. Fine Music & Art Fund of The Montefiore Auxiliary.

Celebrating national nurses week

an affair to reMeMBer...love was in the air at Montefiore!

(Front row): Monna Eason with Heidi Papesh.

(Back row): Michelle Shannon, April Anyzeski

and Teresa Rankin.

(L-R) Eileen Thompson, Diane Korman, Kelly Hufnagle and Cindy Cohen.

Temple-To-You(L-R): Larry Mack with Terry Adelman and her mom, Rose Goldstein. Temple-To-You is presented annually by The Temple-Tifereth Israel,

bringing residents and family members together from the entire Montefiore campus for an afternoon of tea and special programming sponsored by The Mack Family Endowment Fund.

in RemembranceRussian residents Yevgenia Ganelina and Khana Medvinskaya receive flowers during Montefiore’s Russian Victory Day Commemoration program.

indians Spirit dayEvery day’s a home run with this crowd. Enjoying the Indians Home Opener are (L-R) Molly Spencer, director of activities, Cynthia Charms, Tina Redcliff and Mary Baioni, activity coordinators, with Darrell Kaback.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration (L-R) Anne Gerson with daughter Linda Powers listen to music in celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day!

Celebrating 70 years of marriage are Lou and Bea Sulzer with Lauren Rock at a Marriage Renewal and Commitment Ceremony last month in the courtyard gardens. Fifteen couples celebrated over 700 years of marriage with a delicious and beautifully decorated three-tiered wedding cake by Chef Reggie Dolman, flower-covered chuppah, sparkling juice and music. Rabbi Joel Chazin officiated at this special occasion.To see a video of the ceremony visit montefiorecare.org. Look for more pictures in the next newsletter.

Montefiore


welcome aboard!We are pleased to introduce you to the new faces that will help strengthen

Montefiore in the years to come. Montefiore’s commitment to attracting first-rate leaders is evident with the latest additions to our Board of Directors.

Montefiore Board of directors2010-2011 Officers

Andrew W. Hoffmann, ChairSteven S. Willensky, Chair ElectPatricia M. Inglis, Vice ChairJune E. Taylor, Vice ChairMargo Vinney, SecretaryDavid B. Orlean, Asst. SecretaryGerald P. Weinstein, TreasurerIdelle K. Wolf, Asst. TreasurerDonald S. Scherzer, Immediate Past Chair

Montefiore foundation Board of directors2010-2011 Officers

Kenneth G. Hochman, ChairSusan R. Hurwitz, Vice ChairPhilip S. Sims, SecretaryMark A. Mintz, Asst. SecretaryHarriet L. Fader, TreasurerJeffrey S. Davis, Asst. TreasurerElaine H. Rocker, Immediate Past Chair

Montefiore Housing Corporation Board of directors2010-2011 Officers

Ben D. Sheridan, ChairRobert M. Lustig, Vice ChairDaniel E. Rocker, D.D.S., Vice ChairBradley Sherman, Vice ChairDavid R. Hexter, SecretaryScott H. Polster, Asst. SecretaryAlan B. Blumenthal, TreasurerHarvey A. Siegel, Asst. TreasurerLawrence A. Mack, Immediate Past Chair

Susan e. Rubin is a founding board member of the Mount Sinai Center for Jewish Genetics. She is a current board member of the Mount Sinai Health Care Foundation, having

recently been chosen board secretary. Susan currently serves as a member of the board of trustees of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and is a past

Montefiore Board of directors

Montefiore foundation Board of directors

Montefiore Housing Corporation Board ofdirectors

chair of the Women’s Division. Through the Jewish Federation of North America, Susan participates on the National Women’s Philanthropy Board. She is also an associate chairwoman for the State of Israel Bonds, Cleveland Women’s Division. Susan attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and is a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School. She and her husband Steven have four children: Jared, Bradley, Todd and Adam.

Kelly M. Moody is a real estate consultant. Kelly attended the University of Richmond. She and her husband Christopher live in Shaker Heights and have a two-year old

son named Finnegan. Kelly is a former junior volunteer of Montefiore. She is currently active as a member of the Playhouse Square Marketing Committee and is a member of the Cleveland Bridge Builders and Commercial Real Estate Women’s Association (CREW), Cleveland chapter.

Jeffrey e. Soclof is president of the Emmco Corporation and is a licensed real estate broker. He is a current board member of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland

and serves on the executive board of Young Israel of Greater Cleveland. Jeffrey is also a member of Allocations Committee and Overseas Connection Committee for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. He has studied at Yeshivat Hakotel in Jerusalem and graduated from Boston University and New York University. He and his wife Adina have four children: Moshe, Etan, Avi and Tova.

ian S. glass, M.d. is senior vice president of medical operations for Hillcrest Hospital and regional director of medical operations for the Cleveland Clinic. He

attended Yale University and the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, as well as the UCLA Medical Center. He currently serves as a board member for the Ashtabula City School district. He and his wife Marijana have four children: Nicole, Marcus and twins Isabella and Adrianna.

ilene B. McMullen is a former partner, senior vice president and management supervisor for Liggett-Stashower. She currently serves on the Community

Leadership Council of Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio and is a parent liaison for Fairmount Temple’s Religious School and Interfaith Committee. Ilene is a graduate of Cornell University. She and her husband Kevin have three children: Rachel, Ryan and Jack.

RRoberta Brofman is Montefiore’s new Director of Nursing and Clinical Programs for our Post-Hospital Care Center. Roberta is a registered nurse who brings a wealth of clinical expertise including working as a home care coordinator at Montefiore, a medical/surgical unit nurse for Booth Memorial Hospital, an intensive care advanced clinical nurse for University Hospitals of Cleveland and other nurse leadership and teaching roles.

Roberta’s nursing career began over 30 years ago when she graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is currently working on her MBA. In 2009, Roberta was awarded the Clark Law Leadership Scholarship by the Advocate of Not-For-Profit Services for Older Ohioans (AOPHA).

Roberta is married to Neil and they have three sons, Douglas, Matthew and Timothy.

You can reach Roberta by calling (216) 910-2614 or email her at [email protected].

M A K I N G R E S I D E N T L I F E B E T T E R !

our new director of nursing and Clinical Programs for the

Post-Hospital Care Center

MeetRoberta Brofman,

BSN, RN, HCS-D

MemoryHerbert Ascherman, Sr. Alice & Morrie SayreSallie dietz Morrie & Alice SayreMurray Farkas Mickey & Stan Roberts Sara Lee Schumer Blanche PriceRobert glick Ruth Torch Gloria Newman Mr. & Mrs. Alex Roth Sara Lee SchumerAnnete guthoff Sara Lee SchumerJack Joseph Estie Braffnorton goldstein Estie BraffMae Heiser Gloria Newmanevelyn Meckler Alice & Eugene Mecklerirene Rosenberg Alice & Eugene MecklerArt Shorr Darla & Jerry Gordon Alice & Morrie SayreJames M. Reich Donna Marcia GoldsteinAaron Small Estie BraffBill Weiss Mickey & Stan Roberts

Morris Waldman Shirley BaschCharlotte Uhrman Alice & Morrie SayreJudd gross Alice & Morrie Sayre

get WellSophie Robbins Sara Lee SchumerRuth Wager Sara Lee Schumer

Speeding RecoveryJo-Jo Trusso Mickey & Stan Roberts Sara Lee Schumer Marvin WeinerRuth Wager Mickey & Stan Roberts

BirthdayStan Robets, milestone birthday Amelie BuchlerBurt Tepper, milestone birthday Dr. Sheldon & Judy Kaffen Dorothy Oshuns

CongratulationsRuth Moskovitz, Volunteer of the Year Honor

auxiliary Plus fundJuly/august 2010

Residents and staff recently attended a showing of “Cirque du SELREC: A Musical Adventure Under the Big Top.” The cast – all members of The SELREC Singers (an adult performing chorus) – captivated the crowd with their circus-themed performance. The outing was a gift of The Gloria and Irving B. Fine Art and Music Fund of The Montefiore Auxiliary.

Musical Spectacular

We invite our Montefiore family to help us fill our beautifully lit display case* (adjacent

to the Maltz Chapel/Auditorium) with your special Judaica items. We are

looking for symbolic, ceremonial and holiday objects that you are willing to loan and share with us and to have on display this fall.

Please bring your items by Friday, July 30 to Molly Spencer,

director of activities. Include your name, contact information and a

brief description. For questions call Molly at (216) 910-2484

or [email protected].

*Gift of Lois & Henry Goodman

Do You Have Beautiful Judaica Treasures Hiding in

Your Closetsor Tucked Away on a Shelf?

If so, we have the perfect place to showcase them!

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THe VeRA ARLen HoSPiCe PALLiATiVe CARe endoWMenT FUndIn memory of:Vera ArlenJanis DeVitoIrvin Krieger

THe AiLeen & ARTHUR ARnSon gARden FUnd In memory of:irwin HaimanAileen & Art Arnson

THe ALVin & CLAiR BARKLeY FUndIn memory of:Sallie dietzirwin HaimanJames ReichArthur ShorrClair & Alvin BarkleyIn honor of:Alvin Barkley’s milestone birthdayBetty FreedSally GoodJudy HorvitzMillie HorvitzNancy & Norman HyamsCarol & Marc PohlLauren RockMarjorie RosenthalDiane SopherCarol & Michael Weiss

THe BeA BeRnSTein VoLUnTeeR FUndIn memory of:Beatrice BernsteinLeslie RosenJudd grossMillie Klein

THe LAWRenCe BLUMenTHAL HoSPiCe MeMoRiAL FUndIn memory of:Yale Arfa on his milestone birthdayJoan Arfa

THe FAnnie & MiLLY CAdKin endoWMenT FUndWalnut Foundation In memory of:Mr. & Mrs. Baskind’s sonsedwin greendonald WhitfieldSally & Sanford Ziff

THe CARLTon CoBeRT MeMoRiAL FUndIn memory of:Teena & Carlton CobertHoward isaccsonBonnie Millender

THe SHiRLeY S. FeLBeR MeMoRiAL FUndIn memory of:Leonard BiarskyCharles Hermanowski’s fatherJoseph FelberSusan FelberAria SimonDebra & Herb OrlanskyIn honor of:Susie Felber’s marriageMarcy EndersMindy FeigenbaumPhil Goldberg Gail GoodmanMarcie HelfgottAlice LickerTom SamuelsMichelle Seeber

THe AUdReY & TiBBY FRAnK endoWMenT FUndIn honor of:Audrey Frank’s granddaughter’s graduation

Anclaire Oscar

THe BeRniCe & BeVeRLY gAnS FAMiLY FUndIn memory of:James FriedJames Reichelaine SeboFrancis Trameresther VinocurBernice GansBeverly Gans

THe RoSALie goLd HoSPiCe MUSiC THeRAPY FUndJanis & Sidney Gold

THe HeLen B. & HARoLd S. goodMAn endoWMenT FUndIn memory of:Judith SpeiserSue & Jeff Weiler

THe iRene & AdoLPH P. goULdeR FAMiLY ReHABiLiTATion FUndIn memory of:Arthur ShorrElise Kirschenbaum

THe LeonARd HeiMAn MeMoRiAL FUnd In memory of:Molly BellPeggy BookatzHarriet RothenfeldLeslie HeimanIn honor of:Leslie Heiman’s milestone birthdaySue & Leny BernsteinBarbara & Les FriedmanFrankie & Shelly PolsterJudy & Don SchermerBob Kichler’s 80th birthdayAlvin Barkley’s 90th birthdayLeslie Heiman

THe LAWRenCe & SUeLLen KAdiS FAMiLY FUndIn memory of:norton goldsteinSuellen & Larry Kadis

THe LoiS & edWARd KAToVSKY FUnd In memory of:Molly BellArthur ShorrLois Katovsky

THe MURRAY KLAnFeR HoSPiCe inTegRATiVe THeRAPY FUndIn memory of:Sallie deitzJewel Fantirene RosenbergTerrie & Jan KleinmanJoel KusnerLloyd MendesKaren & Sandy GrossTerrie & Jan KleinmanNorma & Marty Markowitzdon MartinsJill Klanfer

THe deBoRAH RoCKeR KLAUSneR MeMoRiAL FUndIn memory of:eleanor “ellie” RosenfieldSylvan RosenfieldJudy Weisselliot WillenskyElaine & Dan Rocker

THe MACK FAMiLY endoWMenT FUndIn honor of:evan Kreiger’s speedy recoveryLawrence Mackilse Walder’s 90th birthdayHoward MackLawrence MackRita & Bill Mack

THe Anne MAnHeiM & ARTHUR i. HARRiS MediCAL LiBRARY FUndIn memory of:irwin HaimanSally & Stanley Wertheim

THe MonTeFioRe AUXiLiARY SPeCiAL PURPoSe FUndIn memory of:norton goldsteinDonald Sayre & Nancy WurzelHyman HermanRuth Moskovitzdavid KaplanNancy & Norman HyamsMorris WaldmanHelen CroceIn honor of:Alice & gene Meckler becoming new great-grandparentsCharlotte & Julius RubinJo-Jo Trusso’s speedy recoveryAlice & Morrie Sayre

THe MonTeFioRe FoUndATionMrs. Roald AmundsonMartha BehlingFran & Sidney LaskyMarcy McSkimmingEfthimia & Epaminondas PhiliouEstelle RosenbergElaine SimonRhoda SpiegelTatina TolmachovaEllen & Daniel ZelmanIn memory of:Louis AppelbaumMelvin Wolk & Betty Fishmanefim BarabashKlara LivertovskayaEsther & Joseph BalakirskyHoward CooperElinore & John Fisher Murray FarkasAnnette guthoffBetty FishmanMelvin WolkLeonard HartJoyce Evansdavid KaplanNaomi & Saul CormanEileen FoxJean & Allan KleinmanKaren & Ira LevinskyBetty & Robert Schmidtnorton goldsteinLauren & Richard BarnettBonnie & Alan Berger and FamilyBarbara CohnEllen & Steve CohnCindy & Howard FeldsteinGerald Feldstein & Corrine AdlerMaddy & Perry FriedmanDelphine GelfmanKerry & Jeffrey GlueckSherry Golding & Larry ShallLisa & David JacobsRochelle & Matt LewisFlorence MayMarlit PolskyLauren Rock & Peter Turner Susan & Steven RubinJoan & Scott Schneider

Karen & Floyd SilverJoni & Steve WassermanDiane & Jeff WeinerMilton goodmanBetty & David PelunisMae HeiserNanette, Ed, Lindsey & Jason Ross Mae HeiserSanford HeiserJudith SpeiserBea & Lou SulzerLloyd MendesBarbara & Barry BroumanLynn & Roy BuchinskySidney PolsterDianne GrodJames ReichMindy FeigenbaumDebbie & Andrew HoffmannCarol & Michael Weissestelle RosenbergSylvia & Paul MorrisonDiane & Jeff Weinereleanor “ellie” RosenfieldSylvan RosenfieldMillie BorovitzDebbie & Martin StoneEda WeissJan WeissHarriet RothenfeldFlorene & Shelly Millerelaine SeboSusan & Dennis LiebermanLauren Rock & Peter TurnerCarol & Michael WeissArthur ShorrJanet BernonMarilyn & Jack BialoskyMarilyn CareyCleveland Housing NetworkDolores GrossCarole & Herbert HarrisJean & Allan KleinmanCarl KreaghJoe ManninoPatricia O’Donnell & Bruce Gaynor Mary Jane & Roger RoseRichard Skillen, Jr.Surety Title Agency, Inc.Irene & Marvin WeinerLinda & Alan WeinerMargot & David YoungsFrances TramerMindy Feigenbaumida VaysfeldMarina EstrovichFred ValinsJudy WeissMillie BorovitzHarriet & Alfred FaderPatty & David InglisJerome WachterArlene & Laurence TurbowIn honor of:Birth of Jodi & Jeremy Audino’s sonMindy & David FeigenbaumChai-LightsSally & Sanford ZiffTillie duchonSheree & Steven FienRobert Fuerst & Louise Abrams 25th wedding anniversaryLarry Katz’s milestone birthday

tributesa P r i l 1 – M a y 3 1 , 2 0 1 0Tributes April 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010 Donations to Montefiore enhance the lives of our residents, families, staff, volunteers and the community. This list reflects donations received April 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010. 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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Stephanie & David BernsteinFlorene & Shelly MillerLaurie & Keith Keister’s anniversaryHenny Price’s birthdayRosalind BernsteinMontefiore’s Rehab StaffRichard KatcherStan Robert’s 90th birthdayHerbert Friedson & Martha TaylorJo-Jo Trusso’s speedy recoveryCarol WeissVladimir Victor for his supportSelma Friedman

THe MonTeFioRe TRiBUTe FUndDr. Malcolm & Evelyn BrahmsHoward Haber Carolyn & James Herman Henrietta KirschenbaumIn memory of:Francine LindenMilton LindenYetta PollackEvelyn & Leonard Skolnikida VaysfeldMarina EstrovichIn honor of:Paul dicksonLaraine Dickson

THe geRTRUde nASH endoWMenT FUndIn honor of:Larry Allen’s milestone birthdayBobby Felbain’s milestone birthdayRuth Kalish’s speedy recoveryShirley & Harvey Basch

THe nCJW/MonTeFioRe HoSPiCe FUndIn memory of:Herbert AschermanMarilyn BurgSandra ChizekBette BraffJudith FurnasGeorge JakubowskiBarbara & Robert LeskovecJoan & John MullalyFred goldWilliam ShulmanBeverly PollackPaul goodmanBette BraffMae HeiserSheila & Manny AdlerDeborah BookinPhyllis BuchlerSandy CovittLillian HruskaMargaret KovachIrene KurtzMarlene & Howard MayersDianne MillsteinShellie & Stacey NeshkinSusan Rosner – Susan’s Dress ShopRae StechlerBarb & Harry Taichdavid KoganGoldie Breslindavid Kogan

eleanor “ellie” RosenfieldSylvan RosenfieldJudy WeissCherri & Daniel KendisLeonard MarksDavid Klausner & Karen FieldsLloyd MendesJoanne & Leonard CaminerBarbara & Larry EdelmanShirley Forman Phyllis LevineJulie LowySuzi & Martin MandelRuth RichEnid & David RosenbergMiriam SigmanFrank SintoBarb & Harry Taichestelle RosenbergNancy AxelbandBernice SchwartzHelen & Earl GreenbergSandy & Charles MullerNEMKO USA, INC.Josef SimonSandy & Marv WasmanArthur ShorrEdythe & Ben AdlerBarbara & Marc BlochNancy FingerhutEric PattonDoris ShyattDavid StraussPauline SolomonChuck LissauerJudith SpeiserBeatrice CohenJerome WachterElaine & Joel AxelrodSandy & David CameronDepartment of Veterans- VA Medical CenterSherry & Mark FixlerHarriet & Merle GordenBess & Richard KaplanMavis KleinShirley & Ira MarksKaren & Dale Nash Andrea & Steven SaltzmanAdrienne & Harvey SiegelMr. & Mrs. Gene TabachnickLinda Tobin & Stephen PepperRobin WallisRonald ChutasIn honor of:Rabbi Akiva Feinstein’s leadership & quality of serviceBeth Baker

THe eLMeR & eUdeSe PAULL geRiATRiC FUndIn memory of:irwin Haimanelliot Willensky Eudese & Elmer Paull

THe HARRY & YeTTA PoLLACK HoSPiCe endoWMenT FUndIn memory of:Robert HowellShirley & Si Wachsberger

THe MonTeFioRe RABBi’S FUndForest City Benevolent AssociationIn memory of:Milton epsteinGoldie Breslin

THe ReSidenT ACTiViTieS SPeCiAL PURPoSe FUndJoanne KleinMichelle StoneIn memory of:norton goldsteinStacy & Steve Maxson

THe BeVeRLY J. RUBin HoSPiCe endoWMenT FUndIn memory of:James ReichLawrence Rubin

THe FLoRenCe & WiLFRed SCHReiBMAn endoWMenT FUndIn memory of:Sanford HeiserFlorence SchreibmanIn honor of:Lois Klein’s speedy recoveryFlorence Schreibman

THe JoSePH SHeRWin MeMoRiAL FUndIn memory of:Joseph SherwinMary & Marty Jatlow

THe SiegeL FAMiLY endoWMenT FUndIn memory of:Fred goldMarlene & Gil Arianeleanor “ellie” RosenfieldSylvan RosenfieldAdrienne & Harvey Siegel

THe MYRTLe & RoBeRT SiLVeRMAn endoWMenT FUndIn honor of:Myrtle & Robert Silverman’s wedding anniversarySandra & Montana Waters

THe STAFF APPReCiATion FUndMorton GrossIn honor of:Martha Behling’s retirementMichele Braun receiving the nursing scholarshipJean demkowicz receiving employee-of-the-Year AwardMorton gross continuous commitment to Montefiore Cindy Smith receiving employee-of-the-Year AwardCarol & Michael WeissLeah & Allie Weiss’ graduationsMindy & Dave Feigenbaum

THe STAHM FAMiLY CHiLdRen’S BeReAVeMenT FUndIn honor of:Mandel 3 StaffMarjorie Kempner

THe BeTTe L. & JAMeS M. STone FUnd FoR CARegiVeR & STAFF deMenTiA edUCATionIn memory of:Houri Askari’s sisterirwin HaimanCharles SilkoffMary Ann & John Hexter

THe BeTTe L. & JAMeS M. STone ReSidenT enTeRTAinMenT FUndIn memory of:Walter StoneSusan Hexterelliot WillenskyMary Ann & John Hexter

THe CoRRine WALLenSTein HoSPiCe FUndIn memory of:Howard CooperSandy & Laura WallensteinPatricia HylandRita KittJill & Adam Wallensteindavid Katz’s motherWilliam Kilroy’s fathergerard Weimann’s fatherdavid ZavarellaCathy & Scott Wallenstein

THe WeiLS TRiBUTe FUndEdmund GoulderIn memory of:eleanor “ellie” RosenfieldSylvan RosenfieldMary Jean DeVaul

THe eLLioT WiLLenSKY MUSiC FUndIn memory of:elliot WillenskyJosephine & Michael AckermanRobert ArkusKaren BakerSharon & Dennis BarronFay BerlinDiane & Glen BitnerDaniel Blain & Miriam RosenbergBarbara & Robert BrennerLois BrownDede ClarkGail CohenCousins: Florence, Myra, Marilyn & Fred,

Martin, Charlotte & Lenny, Rita & Mickey & Marion

Melissa & Stan DavisHarriet & Alfred FaderFrances FeinerLorraine FeldmanAnn & Marc FreimuthJoAnn & Bob Glick Sidney GoodNancy & Joseph GreweAndrea Jacobs & Bill GrodinCari & Gary GrossRochelle & Harley Gross

Joanne & Kurt GrossmanStanley GrossmanBrad HarteAmy & Stephen HoffmanDebbie & Andrew HoffmannSusan & Robert HurwitzSusan & Michael HymanPatty & David InglisWilliam JacobsJo Ann & Mark JamiesonJudy & David KaufmanSam KayeMillie KleinPaula, Allan, Evan & Larry KrutchikSandra & Steven LasersonNancy & Barry LevySusan & Dennis LiebermanPam & Paul LitwackPhyllis & Saul LowittRita LourieRuth LourieBonnie & Dan Marks Carolyn MartinCheryl & Bob MaenzaBrian McGrath & Carmen ParadisPhyllis MeltzerRobert MethStephanie MorayMargaret MurrayKaren NewbornJoanne & William OrenbergCarol PaullDiane & Steven PolevoyMilton, Selma, Susan, Richard, Marc, Lazar,

Joshua, Shoshana & Zacharia Polevoy

Ellen PolevoyLeon Rabinowitz & FamilyThe Albert B. & Audrey G. Ratner Family

Foundation Nadia & Michael RitterBeth & David RicanatiLauren Rock & Peter TurnerSylvia RoseLeslie RosenEnid & David RosenbergMarta & Benjamin RosenthalAlki & Peter RzepkaBarbara & Aaron SaltzmanLola SeidmanAnita & Michael SiegalAdrienne & Harvey SiegelHelen SimonKaren & Daniel SteigerToby StevensJim Strassman June & Jules SussmanThe Mandel Jewish Community Center

Board of Trustees & Executive Staff

Judith & Arthur TopilowCarol & Michael WeissRachel & Zev WeissSally & Stanley WertheimIn honor of:gertrude Sussman’s 90th birthdayLois BrownCousins: Florence, Myra,Marilyn & Fred, Martin,Charlotte & Lenny, Rita & Mickey and Marion

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Armond Budish, Speaker of the House for the 128th Ohio General Assembly, recently spoke at Food For Thought – a Sunday brunch and speaker series at Montefi ore.The event was sponsored by The Abraham & Jennie B. Shaw Family Philanthropic Fund in memory of their fi vedaughters, Sara B. Shaw, Bessie Shaw Urdang,Olyn S. Horwitz, Mollie B. Shaw and Miriam S. Gale& The Montefi ore Rabbi’s Fund.

Food For Thought A S U N D A Y B R U N C H & S P E A K E R S E R I E S

(L-R) Andy Hoffmann, Armond Budish and Mark Weiss.

A Monthly education &Support group for

Family Members with Residents who Suffer from dementia

“MediCATionS THAT ARe USed To TReAT deMenTiA”

Facilitated bydr. Rebecca Schlachet

UH Psychiatrist

Tuesday, July 27 &Tuesday, August 24, 2010

4-5 pmMaltz Chapel/Auditorium

Light refreshments will be served.

Please call Joan Sahley to RSVP: (216) 910-2513.

WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND

“Journey Through Grief”SIX-WEEK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday evenings, 5:30 - 7 pmJuly 13 - August 17, 2010Montefi ore Maltz Chapel/AuditoriumTo register, please call Gail Weintraub, LSW, NCJW/Montefi ore hospice bereavement and volunteer coordinator at (216) 910-2795. www.montefi orecare.org.

Picture Perfect at The Weils!

Acts of KindnessAt left: Mitchell Kleinstub with Mitzvah Day participants from Suburban Temple-Kol Ami.

Every Day is Earth Day(Center) Laura Murgie is fl anked by students from the Solon Jewish Pre-school as they celebrate Earth Day.

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our Volunteers are shining stars!

now you can reward their selfl ess efforts through our Shining Star program.Have you ever wanted to offer more

than thanks to a volunteer? This exciting new program is a way to recognize volunteers who touch the lives of residents and staff through their kind support and helpful actions. Shining Star forms are one way you can show your appreciation to a volunteer for the time they dedicate and the meaningful work they do. Just pick up a Shining Star form located at all nursing units and at the reception desk. Fill out the form and return it to Diane Weiner, volunteer manager. Once a volunteer has reached ten certifi cates, they are entitled to a free lunch in the staff cafeteria! It’s just another way we’d like to say thank you to our volunteers.

Become a Volunteer!Volunteers are needed to assist with

resident activities including: leading services to welcome the Sabbath, working in the Posh Nosh Café and MoMart Gift Shop and assisting with our Deli Lunches, Oneg Shabbats and Ice Cream Socials. Russian-speaking friendly visitors are also needed to interact with our Russian residents. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Diane Weiner, volunteer manager, at 216-910-2741 or by email at dweiner@montefi orecare.org.

P L e A S e J o i n U S F o R

Our next Food For Thought speaker will be Susan Goldberg, editor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, on Sunday,September 26 at10:30 am in the

Maltz Chapel/Auditorium.Susan Goldberg was named

editor of The Plain Dealer in May of 2007. Prior to that she was the executive editor of the San Jose

Mercury News from 2003-2007, after working as managing editor at the paper for four years. From 1989-1999, Goldberg worked at USA Today, serving as a deputy managing editor of the News, Life and Enterprise sections. Previously she worked as a reporter and editor at the Detroit Free Press. She began her career as a reporter at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

For more information, contact Susan Lieberman at (216) 910-2647.

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Movie Matinee1:45 pm

Shabbat Service4:30 pm

Shabbat Service 10:30 am

Ralph Szubski entertains 2:30 pm

4th of July Celebration with Fred Sivillo2:30 pm

Jewish Life with Rabbi Chazin10:30 am

Bingo2:15 pm

Art & the Human Spirit 10:30 am

Bubbe’s Kitchen 2 pm

Sing-A-Long10:30 am

Resident Birthday Party with Joel Scigliano 2:30 pm

Bingo 7 pm Unit Programming




Movie Matinee2 pm

“in the Spirit” Performs2:30 pm


Bingo2:15 pm

Tai Chi & Tea10:30 amMontefiore idol2:30 pmResident & Family ice Cream Social – Units7 pm

Sing-A-Long10:30 am

Johnny Cool Performs 2:30 pm

Bingo 7 pm

Unit Programming

Cleveland Letter Carriers Band Performs 7:15 pm

Camp Shevach Visits 10:30

Camp Step Visits 2 pm

Shabbat Service 4:30 pm


Auxiliary ice Cream Social 2:30 pm

Songs of a Summer’s night 7 pm

Jerry Simmerer entertains2:30 pm


Bingo2:15 pm

Tisha B’Av Service10:30 am


Sing-A-Long10:30 am

daniel elish entertains 2:30 pm

Bingo 7 pm

Unit Programming

Casino day 2:30 pm




Auxiliary oneg Shabbat 2:30 pm

Annette Keys entertains2:30 pm


Bingo2:15 pm

Rabbi’s Monthly Memorial Service11 am


Sing-A-Long10:30 am

david Bird entertains 2:30 pm

Bingo 7 pm Unit Programming




Movie Matinee2 pm

Peter Tavens entertains 2:30 pm


Bingo2:15 pm

Art & theHuman Spirit10:30 am


Sing-A-Long10:30 am

Resident Birthday Party with Joel Scigliano 2:30 pm Unit Programming




Resident entertainment2:30 pm

Resident entertainment2:30 pm


Bingo2:15 pm

Tai Chi & Tea10:30 am


Sing-A-Long10:30 am

Tom Lanigan entertains 2:30 pm

Al Koran Scimitars Swing Band Performs 7 pm Unit Programming




Wally Maxima entertains 2:30 pm

Cathy Seifert entertains 2:30 pm

Cemetery Visits: Park 10:30 amMt. olive 2 pm

Bingo 2:15 pm

Art & theHuman Spirit10:30 am


Junior Volunteer Recognition 7 pm

Sing-A-Long10:30 am

Fred Sivillo entertains 2:30 pm Unit Programming




Auxiliary ice Cream Social 2:30 pm

Chuck Tamblen entertains 2:30 pm

Cemetery Visits: Mayfield 10:30 amZion 2 pm

Bingo 2:15 pm

Cemetery Visit: Ridge Road i & ii2 pm


Sing-A-Long10:30 am

doodle Le do entertains 2:30 pm Unit Programming




Auxiliary oneg Shabbat 2:30 pm

Songs of a Summer’s night 7 pm

By Request entertains 2:30 pm

Torah institute 10:30 am

Bingo2:15 pm

Rabbi’s Monthly Memorial Service11 am


Mincha Prayer Service:Monday – Thursday

3:30 pmMaltz Chapel

Shabbat Services:Fridays at 4:30 pm

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auxiliary spring luncheon

The Montefi ore Auxiliary Executive Board Offi cers (from left): Adele Ack, assistant vice president of fi nance, Cindy Golub, recording secretary, Alice Sayre, parliamentarian, Shirley Basch, president, Mickey Roberts, corresponding secretary, Sara Lee Schumer, resident service vice president/program vice president, Rhoda Seifert, vice president of fund raising, Audrey Frank, executive vice president, Gloria Fine, vice president – MoMart Gift Shop, Geri Bernard, fi nance vice president.

(L-R): Violet Spevack, Dolly Small, Alice Sayre, Reneé Aronoff, Joyce Ecker and Betty Freed.

Called to the Torah Volunteer Ethel Adler and resident Sinora Jhirad (with Rabbi Joel Chazin, center) celebrate their JuneBat Mitzvahs. Mazel Tov to both of them!

Senior Citizens Advocate(L-R) Lauren Rock and Mark Weiss with Joyce Garver Keller, board memberJune Taylor and Andy Hoffmann.

Joyce Garver Keller, Executive Director – Ohio Jewish Communities,

spoke at the June board meeting where she drove home the importance of

Board involvement in advocacy efforts. She highlighted pending legislation

related to securing government reimbursement as well as ensuring our

ability to continue to deliver the level of care our residents and families expect.

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