You are cordially invited to an exclusive Spring Wardrobing and Accessorizing Showcase.

Check out what’s HOT!  Fashion Presentation on the Runway Presented by Bloomingdales Style Experts

Thursday, March 8 at 10:45 a.m.      BLOOMINGDALE’S at The Mall at Millenia, Level 2

Enjoy a HOT shopping experience with sales throughout the store.

10% of tracked sales will be donated to The Jewish Pavilion.

Please join us in honoring Karen Selznick at this special event!

RSVP at www.jewishpavilion.org or call 407-678-9363

Couvert $25 general admission———-Couture Patron Price $50—Honor Karen, enjoy front row seating and be part of a drawing to win a gorgeous designer handbag

Mimosa Brunch & Goody Bags for All

Register online at www.jewishpavilion.org or

Send checks to The Jewish Pavilion, PO Box 160056, Altamonte Springs, FL  32716-0056

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]]> http://www.jewishpavilion.org/2012/01/join-us-for-a-magical-evening/feed/ 0 http://www.jewishpavilion.org/2012/01/there-arent-a-lot-of-jewish-people-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=there-arent-a-lot-of-jewish-people-here http://www.jewishpavilion.org/2012/01/there-arent-a-lot-of-jewish-people-here/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:15:28 +0000 Nancy Ludin http://www.jewishpavilion.org/?p=638 “There aren’t a lot of Jewish people here” is a phrase I hear daily when I visit seniors in long term care. The average facility in South Orlando has less than a handful of Jewish residents. Therefore, residents are overjoyed to interact with Jewish Pavilion staff and volunteers. At a recent Shabbat service, I was thanked over a dozen times by three older women. Together we shared a traditional Jewish meal in the beautiful, private dining room at Madison House. The Activities Director and chef joined us for the blessings and a wonderful conversation that started with the torah portion and ended with us chatting about our families. Traditional Jewish recipes and holiday celebrations were a major part of the conversation. While the Jewish Pavilion is “in the business” of bringing Jewish culture to residents in independent, assisted and skilled nursing, it is the personal attention that the residents enjoy most of all. When I left to return to work, Susan Mazlin, one of our wonderful volunteers, was escorting Evy, one of the residents to her room. I am confident that the two chatted for at least a half hour after I departed. Being a part of a Jewish community means far more than providing Jewish ritual. At the Jewish Pavilion, we provide compassionate companionship as well.

Geanne Share and Harriett Lake at Pearls event

“Absolutely Anna”, a one woman show about memories, will be presented to Pearl  level givers of $500 or more to the Jewish Pavilion on Wednesday, January 25^th at 11 a.m. at Oakmonte Village.’ Why is it important for Pavilion supporters to get together? Because, being a part of the Jewish Pavilion  means that you care about our elders in the community and their quality of life. When women who “care” get together over brunch, the bonding is incredible. Many close friendships have formed as a result of their volunteer and philanthropic commitments. Having the event at Oakmonte Village in Lake Mary is extra special, because a Pavilion volunteer, Cathy Swerdlow, goes to Oakmonte bi- weekly to provide Shabbat services and bi-monthly to provide Jewish education. Jewish holidays are celebrated in style at Oakmonte Village. If you are looking for good friends, one of the best places to find them is through Jewish communal activity. Being involved with the Pavilion  will change your  life for the better.

Some Jews refer to this time period as the “December Dilemma”, wondering whether they should expand their Hanukkah celebrations and add commercialism to the Festival of Lights. Like most Jews, residents in nursing homes are not looking for “equal treatment.” All they can hope for is that their holiday is acknowledged. Just like the elementary school chorus may sing one or two Hanukkah songs during their Holiday performances, the residents are looking for a little Hanukkah in their lives.

The Jewish Pavilion fulfills this role in spades. While most large cities have a Jewish Home for the Aged, Orlando does not. Instead the Jewish Pavilion, an outreach organization, ensures that everyone in long term care has the opportunity to celebrate our holiday. At Hanukkah time, 40 parties are planned in independent, assisted and skilled nursing facilities and residents of all faiths are invited to celebrate.

Everyone has the opportunity to hear the Hanukkah story and all residents get to enjoy potato latkes, Chanukah cookies, chocolate gelt, candle lighting and fun songs. For the Jewish resident, it feels like it is his birthday party and others are celebrating with him. Instead of party balloons, the festive table is decorated with colorful blue and yellow paper goods donated by Publix supermarkets. The tables are adorned by blue and white chocolate lollypop centerpieces created by Nancy Layish. Volunteers bring dreidels and gifts for the elderly. Musicians donate their time to make the parties extra special. To learn more about the Jewish Pavilion and/or participate in one of the parties visit www.jewishpavilion.org.