Winter 2023 Kavod Connections

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In-Ovation Annual Fundraiser Back In Person

Meet Ovation Communities’ New President

Ovation Communities 2021-22 Annual Report

WINTER 2023 • OVATION.ORG

F ROM THE DESK OF Michael Sattell

January 1, 2023, welcomed a new President to Ovation Communities, Mike Silverman, to lead our community. The New Year has also blessed our community with Tanya Mazor rising to the position of President of the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation. So, you might be asking, “why I am still writing to you?” I want to thank you for the honor of having served in this vital community position, and to ask you for your continued support and love of our community’s elders.

When I was asked in 2010 by Nita Corré to consider leaving my family’s business after 30 years, I was only 51 years old. It was an exceedingly difficult decision for me, but for those of you who knew Nita, it was impossible to tell her “no!”

I want to thank you for the honor of having served in this vital community position.

Twelve years goes by fast, and we have had many measurable and impactful accomplishments and advancements, as well as many challenges that come with leading a complex, highly regulated, health care-hospitality-real estate and kosher business. Throughout, the opportunity to daily cherish our loved ones, while being blessed to provide them a quality Jewish environment,

with comfort, meaning, independence, and dignity, inspires all of us who work in their home. I have grown in my love and admiration of our elders, and I am in perpetual awe of the wisdom in their life stories.

In these uncertain economic times, the continued government underfunding of our elders’ care poses a significant obstacle to maintaining this highest level of care and service that is Ovation Communities. It takes an outstanding team of caregivers across all disciplines, and their leaders, to endure and thrive. Mike Silverman and Tanya Mazor are both dedicated and talented professionals, along with the entire Ovation team, deserving of your continued support. Your financial support today, and for generations, has provided for our continued ability to transcend these challenging times. Your personal support and encouragement energizes the entire Ovation staff in joining you by honoring and cherishing each living soul we’ve served.

My fond admiration goes out to each and every one of you, and my sincere wish is for your continued support of Ovation Communities, and to be fulfilled and nourished by your dedication to our elders. Our work is sacred. Your impact will endure for generations to come!

With unending gratitude,

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3 Kavod Connections | Winter 2023 OVATION DIRECTORY Connect with Us INSIDE THIS ISSUE 4 — FOUNDATION FISCAL YEAR END 2021-22 REPORT 6 — OVATION COMMUNITIES WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT Welcome Mike Silverman 8 — KAVOD TERRACE (CBRF) PROGRAMMING FEATURES ARTS AND MUSIC Ovation Communities Putting Finishing Touches on New Community-Based Residential Facility 10 — SUPPORTERS GATHER AGAIN FOR ANNUAL IN-OVATION FUNDRAISER Be the Light this Chanukah 13 — OVATION CHAI POINT ADDS NEW STORY EXPERIENCE FELLOW FROM UWM 14 — EXCHANGE PROGRAM BRINGS ISRAELI TEENS TO MILWAUKEE AND OVATION COMMUNITIES 16 — DONORS LIST Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation 14 6 8 Mike Silverman President, Ovation Communities MSilverman@ovation.org | 414.277.8800 Tanya Mazor President, Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation TMazor@ovation.org | 414.721.9260 Ryan Berlin Senior Manager, Marketing and External Affairs RBerlin@ovation.org | 414.277.8802

20212022

Foundation Fiscal Year End REPORT

As Ovation Communities continues to adapt and evolve through its care, services, and technology, one thing remains unchanged, the mission of inspiring the community’s older adults to lead richer and more meaningful lives through outstanding care and services, guided by our Jewish faith and our gratitude in serving residents of all faiths.

Finding new and creative ways to engage with and help support residents, the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation is an important pillar of Ovation Communities.

“Despite the challenges Ovation Communities’ residents and staff have

The Foundation ended its year with $165,421,822 in net assets, represented by $93 million in unrestricted funds, $52 million in Board Designated funds for resident financial assistance and future capital expenditures, and $20 million in temporarily restricted funds for the following purposes: Fiscal Year: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

faced throughout the past three years, we continue to live our mission every day,” said Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation President Tanya Mazor. “Residents, families, volunteers, and donors have gone above and beyond to support the organization, which allows us to continue to make an impact.”

The Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation provided over $8 million in grants to Ovation Communities for operating cash, capital expenditures to upgrade and improve our buildings, and targeted underwriting of residents’ care, services, and activities.

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4 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED FUNDS: ($000 OMITTED) Resident Care, Services and Activities $16,804 Spiritual Development $835 Facilities Support $11,968 Employee Education $2,366 Employee Appreciation $289 Greatest Needs Funds $3,360

“Adding to our care and services, Adult Day Services and the new Kavod Terrace memory care unit continue to enhance the lives of residents and provide extended services to the greater Milwaukee community,” Mazor said. “We are so proud to be making a positive impact on the lives of so many different people in a variety of ways.”

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RESIDENTS AT OUR FACILITIES

GERIATRIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT

INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS

Ovation Communities was a recipient of the 2022 Association for Jewish Aging Services’ Jewish Programming Award for the Teen Ovation Board

90 GCD Students

Since program inception

70 GCD Graduates

7 Students Hired Full-Time by Ovation Communities

200 TOTAL HOURS OF SERVICE WITH RESIDENTS

ADULT DAY PROGRAM

1,560

Attendees

3,244 TOTAL DAYS OF SERVICE

VOLUNTEERS

1,600

Total Hours from 90 Volunteers

“Through your support, we remain strong and committed to adding life to lives,” Mazor said. “Thank you for your continued dedication, and for recognizing the significance and beauty of our mission to enhance our residents’ lives and provide the highest level of service and care that they deserve.”

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Introducing Mike Silverman

Ovation Communities Welcomes New President

As he rolls up his sleeves and prepares for a new challenge, Mike Silverman is ready to jump in and lead Ovation Communities as the organization’s next President.

Joining Ovation Communities from across the country at Heritage Pointe in Orange County, Calif., Mike Silverman has 27 years of senior living healthcare experience, and is looking forward to the next chapter of his career.

“Throughout the Jewish home world, Ovation Communities is considered to be a premier organization,” Silverman said. “I am going to work tirelessly to make sure that the legacy of Milwaukee’s Jewish community and Ovation continues to be strong.”

Building upon almost 120 years of Ovation Communities’ care and history, Silverman first plans to learn how everything at Ovation flows, understand relationships, policies, and procedures. Beyond that, Silverman is going to immerse himself in Milwaukee’s Jewish

community by becoming active and joining a synagogue.

“I want to understand everything,” Silverman said. “Then I want to start figuring out how I can make a difference and continue to build on the level of excellence expected of Ovation Communities.

“I’m very much the type of person that’s going to say to any of our staff, ‘if you need some help, let me know,’” Silverman continued. “I do not expect everybody to be able to do all things. I think it is important when you’re running an organization that you roll up your sleeves, and you get in there and work with, and alongside, your team.”

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Mike poses with actress Jane Seymore and his good friend, Todd Litman.

Bringing a skillset with expertise in operations and leadership, Silverman is most excited to build relationships and get to know residents and staff.

“I’ve always built exceptional relationships with my team,” Silverman said. “I think that you have to really value your employees and you have to let them know how important they are to the organization, so they know that they’re appreciated.

“I also love having the opportunity to sit and visit with residents and get to know them personally,” Silverman continued. “What really makes the biggest difference is when you have an opportunity to sit with a resident or sit with the family and impact them in some way that improves their quality of life, and I think that’s very special.”

Recognized as a seasoned leader with impressive experience growing and expanding senior living communities, it was clear that Mike Silverman was the perfect choice to lead Ovation Communities, according to Jewish Home Chairman of the Board, Jay Frank.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike to Ovation Communities. He is a Jewish community professional dedicated to making our community as strong and vibrant as possible,” Frank said. “Mike has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing.”

“In getting to know Mike, it is clear that his industry expertise, leadership qualities and character make him a perfect fit for this role. We are truly blessed to have found Mike Silverman who will carry on Mike Sattell’s legacy of strengthening and growing Ovation Communities.”

“What really makes the biggest difference is when you have an opportunity to sit with a resident or sit with the family and impact them in some way that improves their quality of life, and I think that’s very special.”
— MIKE SILVERMAN

Top right: Mike enjoys celebrating a wedding with his friends.

Bottom left: Mike shares a family moment with his sons, Adam (top), Jeremy (bottom), and wife Mimi.

Bottom right: Mike snaps a selfie with his wife Mimi, who have been married for 26 years, and going strong!

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Kavod Terrace (CBRF) Programming Features Arts and Music

While the construction of this 16-room memory care unit is getting finalized, Shelly Robinson, Resident Services Director of Kavod Terrace, has been working on resident programming, which will focus on music and the arts.

“Being able to create something from the ground up is so exciting,” Shelly said. “To know that Ovation Communities has a full service continuum of care is awesome.”

Focusing on gerontology while in college and being consistently involved with seniors throughout her career, Shelly has a passion for memory care.

“We found in the research that as people age their memory almost seems to get younger, so being able to bring them back to their reality with music and art can be very calming,” Shelly added.

Judith Lebovitz, Ovation Communities Art Therapist, and Kevin Farinelli, Ovation Communities Music Therapist, report similar findings and express their excitement in applying their passions for art and music respectively to Kavod Terrace.

“Art therapy is an important therapeutic component of memory care,” Judith said. “It can stimulate and capture dormant memories and restore some language in seniors struggling with speech. My art therapy groups emphasize health and wellbeing, which helps our residents experience more resilience and personal empowerment.”

Judith has been working with residents at Ovation Communities, running multiple art therapy groups a week for both the Jewish Home and Chai Point residents since August 2022. However, her understanding of Ovation and memory care run deeper as her late father was a resident of Chai Point. Judith’s personal connection to Ovation’s mission influences her goals for Kavod Terrace.

“Art therapy at Kavod Terrace will help our residents maintain their dignity and feel empowered in their lives for as long as possible,” Judith added.

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We found in the research that as people age their memory almost seems to get younger, so being able to bring them back to their reality with music and art can be very calming. — SHELLY ROBINSON “ ”

Kevin, who has worked at Ovation for five years, has developed important relationships with residents through music therapy and is excited to develop 16 more at Kavod Terrace.

“Music therapy creates a holistic relationship between the residents, the therapist, and the music itself, and we use that relationship to promote health in various ways,” Kevin said.

“With residents who are dealing with memory issues, it specifically helps with performative identity—the idea that you are what you do.”

While Kevin continues to nurture his relationships at the Jewish Home and Chai Point, he is also eager for the unique experience of Kavod Terrace.

“My hope for the CBRF is that residents will be able to take on a more active role in the music therapy process.”

Throughout its development, the overarching goal with Kavod Terrace

has been to create a unique and exciting community. With its grand opening right around the corner, that vision will begin to take shape.

“Being that stand alone small community is what sets Kavod Terrace apart,” Shelly said. “The facility is just so serene, beautiful, spacious, and vibrant. We are really looking forward to assisting residents and adding life to lives.”

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Ovation Communities Music Therapist, Kevin Farinelli, plays the guitar for a Jewish Home resident.
Be the Light this Chanukah

Supporters Gather Again for Annual In-Ovation Fundraiser

This year, the annual In-Ovation fundraiser returned in person on December 20. Many of Ovation Communities’ biggest supporters gathered to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and enjoy lunch at the Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center.

In-Ovation is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation, raising money to support the Geriatric Career Development (GCD) Program, the new Kavod Terrace, and Adult Day Services. During the event outstanding individuals and businesses who have positively impacted Ovation were also honored.

“Ovation Communities wouldn’t be where it is today without the hard work and unwavering support of an extensive

team,” said Tanya Mazor, Jewish Home and Care Center President. “We are grateful for the time and commitment from our residents, families, staff, volunteers, boards, donors, vendor partners and the surrounding business community.

“While honoring two very deserving people and one very deserving partner, we set out to raise money for three important programs,” Mazor continued. “With your support and dedication, we were able to raise more than $130,000 and continue to enhance the care and services that we provide to our residents and the community. Thank you for helping us add life to lives.”

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OVATION YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD: JOEY ARNSTEIN

The first of its kind Ovation Youth Leadership Award was presented to Joey Arnstein. Joey is a ninth-grade student at Nicolet High School and CoPresident of Teen Ovation, a teen led board created to help bridge the generation gap and inspire others to make the world a better place. Through his work with Ovation, Joey has demonstrated leadership, compassion and a deep understanding of Ovation’s mission and the importance of intergenerational programming. He is a true role model, inspiring other young people in the community to get involved.

“One of the main reasons I started volunteering with Ovation is because I truly love working with the senior generation. When I was in preschool, I had a senior pen pal at Ovation and really loved communicating with her. I even continued visiting her for years after the program ended,” Joey said. “The relationships I’ve developed volunteering with Ovation help make me the person I am today.”

OVATION SPIRIT AWARD: BILL KOMISAR

This year’s Ovation Spirit Award recipient was Bill Komisar, who recently retired from Ovation’s boards. Throughout his tenure with Ovation, he held various important leadership roles including Chairman of the Board of Sarah Chudnow Community, Jewish Home, and Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation while spearheading major projects and fundraising efforts. Komisar’s long-standing commitment to Ovation spans several decades and he is often recognized for his caring nature and respect for others.

“My passion has always been making sure our elders are well cared for,” Bill said. “Ovation Communities has changed my life for the better and made me a better, more caring person.”

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Annual Event Committee Co-chair Ken Stein talks about his connection to Ovation Communities as he shows a picture of his grandfather. Tanya Mazor, Alan Koren, and Michael Sattell present Joey Arnstein with the Ovation Communities Youth Leadership Award

Annual In-Ovation Fundraiser,

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BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR: WINTRUST BANK

Wintrust Bank was honored as the Ovation Communities Business Partner of the Year. As the primary financial institution for the Foundation, Wintrust has been an indispensable partner, seamlessly accommodating all of Ovation’s needs and requests with a deep understanding of and commitment to the organization’s mission.

“We really value this partnership, and it has been a privilege to work with an organization that upholds such a high standard of care for Jewish seniors and their families in our community,” said Daniel Brenton, Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Wintrust Bank. “We love helping organizations who help others, so working with Ovation has been a fun and rewarding relationship.”

Event Co-chair Marsheré Shackelford celebrates a job well done with Jewish Home and Care Center President, Tanya Mazor.

“Thank you for helping us add life to lives.”
— TANYA MAZOR
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Ovation Chai Point Adds New Story Experience Fellow from UWM

This fall, Ovation Chai Point welcomed a new resident— University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM) graduate student Sara Issa. Sara is one of this year’s Story Experience Fellows, a new position (previously known as the Student Artist in Residence) in which upperclassmen from UWM and Marquette University spend their school year engaging with and living in a facility in the Milwaukee area while also attending their regular classes.

“I applied for this program because I would like to know more about the American culture as well as develop my own communicative skills,” Sara said. “Sometimes I feel shy about communicating with new people, but I try to have conversations with the residents and ask them about the different stages of their lives, the most memorable events, and the advice they would like to share with other people.”

country Jordan and teaches the art of origami, in which she is a master.

“I try to show the residents how to fold simple origami shapes,” Sara said. “Origami for me is really an important art since it helps me be a more patient and organized person.”

Sara’s time getting immersed at Chai Point has been a mutually beneficial experience in which she can share her story and talents with residents, and residents get to do the same.

As a Muslim woman, Sara has brought quite a unique and valuable presence to Chai Point.

“This is the first time we have a Muslim student

Sara has spent the few moments of spare time she has as a PHD student with residents socializing and doing different workshops where she discusses the culture of her home

living in our Jewish facility. That has been really enriching,” said Bonnie Jean Barczak, Chai Point Activities Director. “Sara started with the goal of learning about Judaism, perhaps dispelling misinformation and stereotypes of the Muslim community, and to have her stereotypes and misinformation about Judaism corrected.”

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Exchange Program Brings Israeli Teens to Milwaukee and Ovation Communities

Initiative plants seeds of tolerance and understanding between people of all ages and cultures.

This past November, Ovation Communities had the honor of hosting an international exchange program that brought 14 Israeli teens to Milwaukee. This is the first time a senior living community has hosted a teen delegation from another country.

“We had the opportunity to see firsthand the benefits of intergenerational programming when we implemented our Teen Ovation Program,” said Tanya Mazor, Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation President. “When we decided to bring this Israeli teen delegation to Ovation, we thought it would be an amazing opportunity

for our teens, residents, and the Israeli delegation to gain a deeper understanding of each other, and a chance to explore our commonalities and differences.”

The teens visited Milwaukee between November 7th and 11th, living with volunteer host families throughout their stay. Their days were packed with an array of activities, allowing the Israeli teens to experience the community while also giving the Ovation teens and residents a taste of Israel.

The week was filled with a combination of community volunteer experiences and classic tourist fun. The teens kicked off their trip with sight-seeing in Chicago and shopping. They also attended a Chicago Bulls game and enjoyed many meals alongside the Teen Ovation Board and residents.

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Israeli teens pose with students at Nicolet High School.

The Israeli teens were immersed in American teen culture when they spent a day shadowing and attending classes with their American peers, including members of the Teen Ovation Board, at Nicolet High School. Later in the week, the teens helped escort a group of Ovation residents to Jewish Museum Milwaukee where they toured the latest Jews In Space exhibit, and later presented a 30-minute Kristallnacht program for residents.

The week included several volunteer experiences, featuring a visit to Bader Hillel Academy where the Israeli teens prepped 8th grade students for their upcoming trip to Israel. The group also volunteered at the Friedens Food Pantry and visited Friendship Circle Café to learn about their programs.

“Friendship Circle Café is an extraordinary organization with a unique concept the teens wouldn’t typically experience in Israel,” Mazor said. “Staffed with special needs employees, the Israeli teens and residents were able to visit the café and learn more about their work training program, and the importance of friendship and inclusion.”

Finally, back at Ovation, the Israeli teens had the special opportunity to meet and talk with World War II veteran and resident Julius Garber and hear his captivating story. The Israeli students and David Bitan, the Israeli Teen Delegation Leader and Division Head of Makif Tet High School, led the residents in a sing-along.

“We hope this exchange program planted seeds of tolerance and understanding between people from different backgrounds, ages and walks of life,” Bitan said. “We’re thrilled that the teens were able to create lifelong friendships through their visit to Milwaukee, and we hope they continue to nurture those relationships and do additional amazing things back in their communities.”

“We hope this exchange program planted seeds of tolerance and understanding between people from different backgrounds, ages and walks of life.”

Bottom:

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Top: Israeli teen Asaf Ashkenezi attends a program at Chai Point with resident Ruth Konzell. Israeli teens attend an NBA game in Chicago. Israeli Teen Dana Hackmon attends the Jews in Space Exhibit at Jewish Museum Milwaukee with Jewish Home resident Sharon Rottman.

Our Friends & Supporters…

We are pleased to recognize our donors whose gifts help sustain our mission. Donors are listed for contributions received between August 16, 2022 through November 16, 2022. We strive to be accurate and complete. Please inform us of any errors and accept our apologies for any oversight. Some donations were given prior to the departure of our dear loved ones; an asterisk meaning ‘Of Blessed Memory’ is listed next to their names if this is the case.

Adult Day Center Fun

Anonymous

Milwaukee Jewish Federation

Milwaukee Jewish Federation

Chai Point Fund

Mrs. Bedane Bines

Mr. Larry Bines in memory of Bedane Bines

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Gottschalk in honor of Bonnie Jean Barczak

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Langer

Mr. and Mrs. Chip Schuman

Dor L’Dor Corridor Fund

Mr. Roman Yudkin in memory of Oleg Yudkin

Employee Holiday Fund 2022

Ms. Aura Hirschman

Friends of Ovation Communities

Dr. and Mrs. Steven Baruch

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bates

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Beder

Ms. Barbara Bold

Mr. Richard Hack in memory of Steven Bernstein

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Joseph

Mrs. Ann Lederman

Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Parker

Mr. Michael Tarnoff

Mr. Yan Vusiker

Geriatric Career Development Program Fund Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation

Golden Alliance

Mr. and Mrs. James Deshur

Dr. and Mrs. Avi Pandey in memory of Herschel Gellerman

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goldstein

Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Graves

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Green

Mr. and Mrs. Robin Irwin

Ms. Julie Kaye

Mr. and Mrs. William Kerns

Bernard and Judy Kristal

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loeb

Mrs. Arleen F Peltz

Mrs. Katie Quintanilla

Mr. and Mrs. David Weber

Hand In Hand Fund

Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid

Mrs. Janice Ithier in memory of Shirley Langer

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loeb

Hyman Kastrul Synagogue Fund

Rabbi and Mrs. Steven Adams in memory of Stanley Goldblatt, Ruth ad Jack Adams, Evan Levy Goldblatt, Fayette Barr, Adele Tselik, and John Amstadter

Dr. and Mrs. Steven Baruch in memory of Meta Baruch, Siegfried Baruch, and Solly A. Spivek

Mrs. Beatrice Beder in memory of Seymour Beder

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Mrs. Bedane Bines in memory of Hy Davidson, Rose Picker, Marilyn Bussewitz, Sam Davidson, and Sarah Davidson

Ms. Barbara Bold in memory of Bernard Bold, Ernest & Helen Falk, Meyer & Rae Bold, Stanley & Janice Salzman

Mr. James Charne in memory of Irvin Charne, Merla Charne, David Charne, Max Charne, Fannie Charne, Ben Feldstein, and Ruth Feldstein

Mr. Gerry Cohen in honor of Rabbi Emmer

Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeSmet in memory of Sidney Kastrul, Hy Kastrul, Lil Kastrul, Jeff Kastrul, Celia Kastrul, and Israel Kastrul

Mr. Marshall Forbes in memory of Thelma (Toby) Forbes

Mr. Julius Garber in memory of Ann Garber

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Garber in memory of Ann Garber

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gold in memory of JoAnne Collins, Doris & Milton Collins, and Claire Robinson

Ms. Janice Gratch in memory of Lucille Shovers, Alfred Shovers, Paul Gratch, Bernice Gratch, and Max Gratch

Anonymous in memory of Boris Talesnik, Tanya Groysman, Semyon Groysman, Rachele Brener, and Pesya Talesnik

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Holland in memory of Abraham Lubotsky, Minnie Lubotsky, and Milton Lindsay

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Israel in memory of Bella Israel, Sara Cagen, Sam Cagen, Harry Makowski, Hyman Israel, and Molly Israel

Mrs. Edith Kohlenberg in memory of Sidney Kohlenberg, Chayne, Sharon Goldman (Kohlenberg), and Lily-Louis Zitzer

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Komisar in memory of Mort Komisar, Harold Goldstein, and Suanne Goldstein

Mr. Allen Koren in memory of Seymour & Betty Koren; Edwin & Eleanor Weisbond; Sam & Doris Turick; and Louis & Mildred Koren

Mr. Allen Koren in honor of Rabbi Emmer

Ms. Shirley L. Langer in memory of Jack F. Langer, Jack and Muriel Abrams, Walter and Norma Langer, Fay Abrams Bernstein, and Ellen Bernstein Rickun

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leon in memory of Bertha Rakita and Leo Rakita

Ms. Judy Levin in memory of David S. Levin, Sidney N Levin, Fanny Levin, Estelle Spero, and George S. Spero

Mrs. Frieda Levine in memory of Burt Levine and David Levine

Mr. and Mrs. David Luddy in memory of Morton Komisar, Frieda Kerns, Irwin Kerns, Masha Komisar, and Frank “Fishke” Komisar

Ms. Daryle Malkin in memory of Ted Mihas, Anne & Abe Malkin, and Richard & Lauren Malkin

Mr. Marc Mayerhoff in memory of Herbert Mayerhoff and James B. Burns

Ms. Laurie Melrood in memory of Gitel Kastrul Melrood, Paul Melrood, Hyman Kastrul, and Jacob Kastrul

Mrs. Arleen F Peltz in memory of Walter Velvel Peltz

Mr. and Mrs. John Pfender in memory of Leon Beiler

Mr. and Mrs. William Reilly in memory of Berta & Herbert Maier and Lina Penzak

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rickun in memory of Joseph and Ruth Rickun

Mrs. Dorothy Sapinsley in memory of David Sapinsley

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sattell in memory of Richard Shulkin, Lillian Sattell, and Milton Sattell

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schaller in memory of Bruce & Beverly Rice

Mrs. Barbara Shafton in memory of Elliot Shafton, Charles Lubotsky, Dorothy Lubotsky, Nanette Berlin, and Randy Matsoff

Mrs. Sydelle Shulkin in memory of Richard Shulkin

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Invest in the Heritage of our Community.

YOUR SUPPORT enables us to continue to fulfill our mission.

For over

120 YEARS we have upheld our mission.

We strive to do more, providing for state-of-the-art physical, occupational and speech therapies, excellent amenities and top rated care from nurses, aides and social workers with activities that stimulate the mind, body and soul.

Mrs. Louise S. Stein in memory of Bessie Mendelson, David Mendelson, Anne Mendelson, Rudolph Stein, Mary Stein, and Mr. Gerald Stein

Mrs. Laurel Sherman in memory of Mae Balkansky Temkin and Henry Temkin

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Tick in memory of Frona G. Tick and S. Walter Tick

Mrs. and Mr. Sylvia Walters in memory of Becky and Barney Solochek and Steve Solochek

Mr. Russell Wasserman in memory of Dolores Sternberg and Marvin Wolfman

Ms. Suzanne Yopack in memory of Morris & Ruth Yopack and Lena & Louie Adel

Mr. Roman Yudkin in memory of Oleg Yudkin

Jewish Home and Care Center Fund

Aurora Health Care

ConocoPhillips Company

Danni & Sheldon Gendelman Memorial Endowment Fund

Franklin Park, LLC

Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Helen and Morris Zolin Fund

Madison Investments

Mesirow Financial Administrative Corp

Michael Best & Friedrich

NexDine Hospitality

VJS Construction Services

William H. Wasweyler Fund

Wipfli LLP

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Appel in memory of Nita Corre

Mrs. and Mr. Lynda Baron in honor of Ethel Himmelreich

Dr. and Mrs. Steven Baruch in honor of Bernice Spivek’s 105th birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Armin Blischke

Mrs. Jane Carlin in memory of Florence Grodin

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Dubner

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Einhorn

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Fishman

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Follick

Mr. Marshall Forbes

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Frank

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Mr. Jeffrey A. Frank

Mrs. Sara Gimbel

Anonymous

Mr. Raymond Gurney

Mr. Philip Horwitz

Mr. Philip Horwitz

Mr. Philip Horwitz

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kerns

Mr. Robert A. Levine

Mrs. Richard Lisberg in memory of of Richard Lisberg

Irene Lohmiller

Ms. Esther Mazor

Ms. Dana Mueller

Mr. and Mrs. Armin Nankin

Mr. Bruce Paler

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Paley

Mr. Robert Parrish & Mr. Richard Steele in memory of Ruth Zubatsky

Mr. Robert Parrish & Mr. Richard Steele in memory of Esther Stein Arnold

Mrs. Arleen F Peltz in honor of the Komisar’s 45th anniversary and in memory of Myril & Sheila Manhoff’s beloved sister Diane

Mr. Alan Pollack in memory of Blema Pollack

Dr. Susan Pollack in memory of Jack and Blema Pollack

Mrs. Mildred Schapiro

Mr. Robert Schwartz

Mrs. Honey Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Siegel

Ms. Florence Steinberger in memory of Lia Steinberger

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Warren

Mr. and Mrs. David Weiner

Mr. and Mrs. David Weiner

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Williams

Ms. Judy Wolkenstein

Ms. Judy Wolkenstein

Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Wynn

Mr. Robert Zubatsky in memory of Robert Zubatsky’s mother

Posner Chair for Intergenerational Programming

Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation, Inc.

School Supplies Drive Hand In Hand - Partners in Caring

Mrs. Arleen F Peltz

Donors are listed for contributions received between August 16, 2022 through November 16, 2022. Numbers in parenthesis indicate multiple gifts during this time period. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

*Of Blessed Memory

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