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What is your name? Eileen KahnWhat is your mom’s name? Evelyn KahnWhere do you live? Morris TownshipWhy did you pick The Martin and Edith

Stein Assisted Living Residence? When my mother’s signs of dementia started

to worsen, we knew it was time to start lookingat assisted living facilities. My husband and I visited about 10 facilities around New Jersey.Although most appeared similar on the surface,one stood out to us: The Stein Residence. Whatstruck me most was the sense of community and care. My mother was very resistant to leav-ing her home of 50 years. But when I took herto visit The Stein Residence, she fell in love withit immediately and asked if she could live there.It was the immediate attention from a compas-sionate staff that won my mother’s heart.

Tell us a little about your experiences with The Stein Residence.I have nothing but praise. I have peace of mind that my mother is well

cared for in a loving way. The people at The Stein Residence are profes-sional, caring and take the time to get to know the people in their care. Allthe people I meet who work there have impressed me on a regular basis.

And it’s also the little things, from her painted fingernails to her home-

made necklaces, to the walks around the lovely grounds, especially when the vegetable gardenis in full bloom.

What do you and your mom like the most about The Stein Residence?

Every night before my mother goes to bed,she calls me and my sister to tell us how happy she is. She tells us about all the friends she has,how she loves her room, the good food (herhealthy weight gain is a testament to that),and the walks. The first thing I notice when I visit is the full list of activities for the month.I have to admit I enjoy visiting her on Sundays

and watching the entertainment together, fol-lowed by a challenging game of bingo or a funsing-along. And there’s nothing like sharing ahamantashen or latke on the holidays.

What do you tell your friends and family about the care at The Stein Residence?

I tell them that it was the best decision weever made. Just take a look at my mother’s smil-

ing face and you will understand. Is there anything else you would like to say about The Stein

Residence? My mother just turned 90 years old in September, and I can see us cel-

ebrating her 100th birthday at The Stein Residence.See more family stories on page 3.

I am very pleased to takethis opportunity to intro-duce myself to you. My

name is Susan Harris and Iwas hired as the chief exec-utive officer for The Oscarand Ella Wilf Campus forSenior Living, Somerset,effective Jan. 4, 2010.

There may be someconfusion among our resi-dents, so I want to be surethat you know I am not replacing anybody. Allof the staff at the Stein Assisted Living is stillhere. My job is to oversee all of our agencies,that includes the Stein Assisted Living, TheStein Hospice, the Wilentz Apartments and theWilf Campus Foundation. I will additionally be looking for new programs and services tobring to our campus from which our residentsand the larger Jewish senior community can

all benefit.I come to this organization with more than

25 years in non-profit management in the field

of senior services. I most recently served asthe assistant executive director for Daughtersof Israel in West Orange. While there, I over-saw much of the daily operations for the longterm care facility, an adult day health program,private senior apartments, kosher meals onwheels, a community transportation service,rabbinical services, a sheltered workshop inconjunction with Jewish Vocational Services,and an Alzheimer’s special care unit which Ialso designed.

In this role I was very involved in the Jewishcommunity at large and assisted in the devel-opment of many programs and services forcommunity seniors. I bring a wealth of knowl-edge in program development and a long listof Jewish community contacts with me. I havepublished a number of articles regarding senior

care and services and have also won a numberof awards for new and cutting-edge programdesign. And lastly, I am a national educator on

topics related to senior care and services.I currently reside in Linden with my hus-

band, John, my daughter, Sarah and my schnauzer, Bridgette. I welcome you to stop

by and meetme any time.Currently Ihave a tem-porary officeon the first

floor of the Stein Assisted Living but will soonmove upstairs to a new office.

While my office is in the assisted livingbuilding, I am not a part of the assisted livingstaff or budget. I look forward to meeting youin my travels throughout the building and atcampus events.

Happy Passover to everyone!

B r i a nDorick isdirector of

food servicefor The Wilf Campus. Brianis a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America inHyde Park,N.Y., andbegan his career as a private chef for actress Mary Tyler Moore.Prior to joining The Wilf Campusstaff, he held positions as foodservice director at a variety of locations including a New YorkCity law firm and kosher assist-ed living residences in Clifton,

All of thepreparationsfor Passoverthat are doneat the Martinand Edith SteinAssisted LivingResidence andthe WilentzBuilding are

done by peopleof many dif-ferent depart-ments.

Members of the food servicesstaff are involved in the kasheringof the kitchen and dining areas,with housekeeping staff at theirsides, and maintenance, makingcertain that everything is in work-ing order. Recreation sets the timesfor the seders and other activities,and makes sure that the haggadasand other materials are available.Nursing helps to see that our resi-dents come to the seders and seesto it that they adjust to the dietary changes.

All of this is done under thesupervision of the rabbi, who

ensures that the kashering andPassover preparations are doneaccording to halacha, or JewishLaw. He is a resource to all of theother staff during this hectic time.

I have recently announced my retirement from Stein AssistedLiving and the Wilentz building. Iwill still be responsible for kashruthsupervision for Passover duringthe transition period, and will bethere to guide Rabbis Newfield andKroopnick and Mike Seidemannduring this period. I will also stillserve as chaplain for the Martinand Edith Stein Hospice for theforeseeable future.

Working at Wilf Campus forthe past 18 1/2 years has been asource of great joy and satisfaction.I hope that my presence has beenas meaningful to the residents andstaff.

I wish you and your families aChag Kasher Vesameach, a happy and zeisen Pesach.

I am grateful for having had theopportunity

– Rabbi David Glicksman

Wilf Campusorders 90 dozeneggs for Passover

Rabbi leadsstaff preparingfor Passover

The Stein Residence gave us ‘peace of mind’

In December of 2009, the resi-dents at The Martin and Edith SteinAssisted Living Residence formed thePhilanthropy Club. This group meetsmonthly and has a shared commit-ment to tzedakah, giving back.

Anna Simmons, executive directorat the Stein Residence, said the resi-dents were very enthusiastic aboutstarting the club, since many have ashared philosophy that it is importantto give back to the community.

This philosophy has strong roots inJudaism, which teaches that tzedakah

is more than just a choice; it is anobligation. In fact, the word itself comes from the root word for “jus-tice,” implying that tzedakah is thework of creating a more just world.

In many ways, philanthropy ben-efits those who take part in it as muchas those who are recipients. Ms. Simmonsbelieves that no matter how old we are, weneed to find meaning in our own lives and waysto feel useful. Philanthropy is one way to fulfillthat need.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of feeling like we can still make a difference, nomatter how young or old we are or how busy we have become in our everyday life,” said Ms.Simmons. “We need only to look at Haiti’srecent tragedy to remind ourselves how fortu-nate most of us have been. Many of our resi-dents come to us with this strong commitmentto volunteerism and giving and the Philanthropy Club is just a natural outgrowth.”

Lois Laning, co-chair of the Philanthropy

Club and an activity coordinator at Stein, isdoing much of the legwork to find opportuni-ties of interest to Stein residents.

“Research has shown that volunteerism andgiving can help the giver as much as the recipi-ent,” Laning said. “Just the act of thinking aboutgiving to others has been shown to reduce painand have other positive health benefits.”

Although only formed in December, thePhilanthropy Club has already raised more than$400 from staff, visitors and residents to helpthe Haitian relief effort. After careful research,Stein residents decided to donate the money tothe relief effort through the Jewish Federation of

Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties. Thisorganization is partnering with the American

Jewish Joint Distribution Committee(JDC) to provide urgently needed aidand relief on a nonsectarian basis to victims of the devastating earthquake,and affirms that all funds donatedthrough this emergency collectioneffort will be spent on Haiti relief.

The Philanthropy Club has alsocollected clothing for “Hire AttireBoutique,” a New Brunswick-basedgroup that provides suitable cloth-ing for people searching for jobs.Likewise, the Philanthropy Club hasorganized the periodic collection of

summer clothing that staff mem-bers send to Africa through theirchurch groups. The Philanthropy Club has also been in contact with

the Community Foodbank of New Jersey and will be taking a trip to theFoodbank to stuff envelopes for its next

fundraiser.Louis Lampert, a member of the Philanthropy

Club with a long history of volunteering, said hefeels compelled to continue this practice evennow as a resident at Stein.

“To volunteer our service, to donate hoursin providing support to the needy, by relatingto people, reaching out with understanding, lis-tening, compassion and being sensitive to oth-ers is a human quality that gives one great sat-isfaction,” Lampert said. “Helping others, evenas we have our own limitations, is our way of achieving our own personal goals of happinessand contentment in this life. In order to havesome spiritual gratification, you must supply acertain generosity and kindness to others.”

Residents give back with Philanthropy Club

Susan Harrs s named CEO of Wlf Campus

Members of the Philanthropy Club at The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence have raised funds for the Haitian earthquakerelief effort and collected clothing for the “Hire Attire Boutique.”

Eileen Kahn says her mom, Evelyn, is a happierperson, since she moved into the Martin and EdithStein Assisted Living Residence in Somerset.

From the deskof the CEO

Rabbi David

Glicksman

Brian DorickSuSan HarriS

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Regardless of what you have learned or been exposedto in the media, literature, or general conversation, fallsare not part of the normal aging process. People expe-rience falls due to some form of dysfunction, disease,or deterioration. There are usually multiple factorsinvolved when a fall occurs.

According to one statistic (Monane et al, 1996 study),anyone over the age of 65 who is regularly taking fouror more medications has an increased risk of falling.This varies depending on the generalhealth of the individual and the typesof medications prescribed. It is impor-tant to read all directions for use, suchas whether certain medications shouldbe taken with or without food and/or water, how often, and the time of day or night, in order to optimize theeffects and minimize the side effects.Do not be afraid to ask your doctorquestions about the use of a medica-tion and any signs of a sensitivity oradverse reaction. The more knowledge

you gain about your medications, the better prepared you are to be alert for any unwanted surprises.

Another frequent cause of falls is problems with vision. The most common problems that can befall oureyes as we age are glaucoma, macular degeneration,cataracts, and diabetic retinopathies. There are appro-

priate treatments for all of these maladies, but they canall seriously increase the chance of falling. Your eyesightis responsible for one half of your balance and equi-librium responses. Your optical cortex interprets theimages received from your eye and allows the brain toperceive what position and activity you are performing,with relation to your surroundings. When your visualinformation is not complete, the brain can misinterpretthat stimulus and instruct your body to react improp-erly, resulting in a loss of balance that can cause a fall.

Physical limitations due to specific diseases alsoincrease the risk of falling because they decrease orlimit our functional mobility. Cardiovascular conditionssuch as hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure limit endur-ance, which in turn curtails movement. Parkinson’s dis-ease, Multiple Sclerosis, CVA (stroke), and PeripheralVascular Disease all limit our physical ability, resultingin an increased risk for falls. Simply put, any malady which prevents normal or natural movement will sig-

nificantly augment the chance for falling.Although the information presented so far in this

article may seem a bit doom-and-gloom, there’s goodnews: Falls can be prevented. Granted, there are timeswhen accidents really do happen, but there are many solutions and measures that can be taken to prevent orreduce the risk of falls. The following information alone

cannot prevent falls completely, but it can educate youon a variety of changes you can make to lead a healthier,happier and safer life.

Most falls occur at three very specific time periodsof the day and in two places. People can fall in themorning, upon awakening and getting out of bed tooquickly. It’s very normal to have to empty your bladderin the morning and, if you are hurrying and not payingattention to walking, you can trip or lose your balance.Many people fall for the same reason in the middle of the night or the early morning hours, when they awaken

with an urgent need to use the bathroom. This coversboth places where most falls occur inthe home, the bedroom and bathroom.Another time period when falls arelikely to occur is later in the day, when

you may be tired and not realize that your body and legs are weaker.

Just knowing that these are problemtimes should alert you to the need tobe vigilant. In addition, remove any obstacles in your bedroom, hallway,and bathroom that may be a trippinghazard. Be wary of small area rugs by

your bed, or in your hallway, as they can be slipping hazards. It is also a good idea to have anightlight in your hallway and/or in the bathroom. Evenif you do not have a vision problem, this will allow forsafer navigation at night between your bedroom andbathroom. If you already have a mobility compromise,

you might consider purchasing a bedside commode. It

is also a good practice to remove any electrical cords orextension cords from any walkway in your home. Thisis a very serious tripping hazard because once yourfoot becomes entangled in or “tripped” by a cord, youwill most likely experience a change of direction, fromforward motion to downward motion. You may noticethat when you “kiss the floor,” it’s not very affectionate inreturn. If you normally use an assistive device, such as awalker or cane, keep it handy.

The best recommendation for fall prevention issimple: Stay active. Regular physical activity, exercise,walking, or anything that promotes movement helps toprevent the possibility of falls. Your body is a structuralsystem of pulleys and levers, consisting of bones andmuscles that have one primary purpose — to move you.There are fitness centers, senior centers, and a wide

variety of opportunities for you to exercise or engagein physical activity. Your doctor can recommend physi-cal and occupational therapy for you if you have healthissues.

Move, breathe, be happy, and be healthy. You’reworth it.

Thursdy, Mrch 25 – 1:30 p.m.Jewish Textile Lecture and Demonstration. Mo Fleming is coming to talk aboutmaking tallitot and share the stories behind her uniquely artistic textiles.

Sundy, Aril 11 – 2:00 p.m.Special Yom Hashoah program with Holocaust survivor and Rabbi Aryeh

Goodman from the East Brunswick Chabad.

Tuesdy, Aril 20 – 10:00 a.m.Café Europa celebrates Israeli Independence Day.

Thursdy, Aril 22 – 2:00 p.m.To celebrate Israeli Independence Day, we will have an Israeli shuk with vendors

and food.

Sundy, My 9 – 2:00 p.m.Happy Mothers Day! We’ll host a Golda Meir historian and impersonator.

Tuesdy, My 11 – 7:00 p.m.Join our Caregiver Support Group for a special program:Alzheier’s Assocition - A secil resenttion on couniction nd

behvior with resenter Brbr DeAngelis.

Sundy, My 16 – 2:00 p.m.A classic car show in honor of Older Adults Month (weather permitting)

Thursdy, My 27 – 2:00 p.m.Israeli Fashion Show

Special Activities for March – May

To attend any program, RSVP to 888-311-5231

Very often I receive calls fromfamilies saying they know in theirhearts that their parents shouldno longer be living at home alone,but they simply can’t get them to

consider assisted living. Here area few thoughts on how you mightapproach things when your par-ents are resistant.

The process begins and endswith communication, with a few practical considerations along theway. Make a special time to firstapproach your parents about yourobservations. You might call themup and ask to spend the afternoonwith them, or ask them out tolunch. Tell them that you want todiscuss some family business withthem. Use the phrase “I feel” whenspeaking with them, for example,“I feel uncomfortable with you liv-ing alone because you are fallingoften,” or “I feel nervous because

you’re not remembering to take your medication.” Try to use asmall amount of information. Youcan even say, “I know you’re notready for assisted living yet, but I’dlike to go and look at a few placesin case the need arises.”

If they balk, that’s OK; remem-ber that you are talking to themabout their independence, andthey are likely not to want todiscuss it. Don’t try to convincethem the first time around.Instead, acknowledge their fearsand move on to other topics. In afew weeks you can approach thesubject again. You might want toask them to attend a concert orlecture at an assisted living or tohave lunch with you there.

The key is — whenever pos-sible — not to make assisted living

into an emergency choice. Try to approach the topic before it

becomes urgent. It will be easierand safer for the whole family.

Here are some tools for thischallenge:

1. Ptience…take it slowly.2. Tke the tie to sit down

nd tlk with your rents, anddon’t think they will change their

minds in a moment. Give themtime to digest the information anddon’t be surprised if they are angry — they are feeling many losses.

3. Aroch the toic withresect, knowledge and solidinformation.

4. When tlking to rent,stick to discussing sfety issues and why assisted living would bea good choice.

5. Don’t overwhel the. Forexample, don’t bring up the needto take over their banking andto take their car away all in thesame conversation. Relinquishingone’s independence is far easier tointernalize and accept if it comesgradually, instead of like a speed-ing bullet.

6. When they finally come tothe assisted living for an activity or lunch, ask the facility represen-tative to introduce the to otherresidents, so they can hear aboutlife there from them.

7. Discuss coing for short-ter sty for two weeksto a month, just to see what life atassisted living is like.

8. You don’t hve to do every-thing on your own. Let our mar-keting department meet and talkwith you and your family to helpwith the process.

Remember, Rome wasn’t builtin a day. Though you have yourparents’ best interests in mind,it may take them some time tocome to terms with their loss of independence. Small steps, love,and patience will get you the bestresults.

There’s always something going on at the Martin & EdithStein Assisted Living Residence. Here are some of the pro-grams and activities that take place on a regular basis:

Daily exercise•

Weekly Tai Chi•

Wii bowling•

Senior Olympics•

Discussion groups on•

hot topics

Haddasah with Marlene•

Herman

Trivia•

Word games•

Book club•

Café Europa for•

Holocaust survivors

Jewish War Veterans•

meetings

Fred’s News - A current•

events discussion

Manicures•

Special lectures- Jewish•

Culture, All About

Niagara Falls, BirdWatching, and more

Trips to local theaters•

Antique Road Show •

Performances by local•

choirs, singers, andmusicians.

Beauty Parlor•

Card Games and more•

Take small steps toward anassisted living residence

Falls are not natural and can be prevented

What’s don?

Residents of the Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residencewere playing cards on a recent winter afternoon.

For more information on theMartin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence,

contact us at 888-311-5231 or [email protected]

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Dois Ashan Where were

you born?South River,New Jersey.

Where did you live most of your life? New

Brunswick andHighland Park,New Jersey.

Occupationand education? Wholesale grocer. Ihelped my husband in business.

Age, if you are willing to tell?Will be 90 this coming April.

Best memory? Meeting my hus-band Sam in 1938.

How many years married? 68 years.

How many children, grandchil-dren, great-grandchildren? Threeboys, four grandchildren, and twogreat-grandchildren.

What do you enjoy most aboutliving at The Stein Residence? Thepeople, the environment, and theemployees.

Doris was an active member of the Auxiliary and has been on theboard of the Wilf Campus for Senior

Living for many, many years. As acurrent board member she is very

proud to live at The Martin and EdithStein Assisted Living Residence. Doris

served as the second president of the Auxiliary, secretary of the board, and currently serves as secretary/treasurer of the Wilentz Senior Residence. Doriswas also a patient advocate at theCentral New Jersey Jewish Home for more than 20 years.

Alice Calman Where were

you born? Philadelphia.

Where did

you live mostof your life? InBrooklyn, New York.

Occupationand education? B o o k k e e p e rand legislative aide to Senator FrankPelley.

Age, if you are willing to tell? 89.Best memory? Being married to

my husband, Lenny.How many years married? 57.How many children, grandchil-

dren, great-grandchildren? Twodaughters, one son, six grandchildren,three great-grand children.

What do you enjoy most aboutliving at The Stein Residence? They take good care of me here. It is alwaysgood to have people around you whocan help when you need them.

Alice Calman is a lifetime member of the Central Jersey Jewish Home’s

Auxiliary. She served for many yearsas the volunteer in charge of taking reservations for the annual dinner dance fundraiser. She also helped toorganize the yearly fashion show.

Louis

Lampe Where were

you born? Poland.

Where did you live mostof your life? Brooklyn, New York.

Occupationand education? Master’s degree. I worked as a com-puter science project engineer and aninstructor at junior college.

Age, if you are willing to tell? 85.Best memory? Getting out on the

golf course every spring.How many children, grandchil-

dren, great-grandchildren? Twodaughters.

What do you enjoy most aboutliving at The Stein Residence? Serenity, peace, being able to take awalk and look at the grounds, fresh

air and sunshine. I also enjoy paintingand playing piano.

Aaon Mann Where were

you born? Bridgeport,Connecticut.

Where did you live mostof your life? B r i d g e p o r t ,Connecticut.

Occupationand education? Master’s degree from the TeachersCollege at Columbia University.Science teacher, Staten Island.

Age, if you are willing to tell? Iwas born in 1929.

Best memory? My life inBridgeport. I also enjoyed collectingstamps and coins.


How many children, grandchil-dren, great-grandchildren? Threesons, three daughters-in-law, andseven grandchildren.

What do you enjoy most aboutliving at The Stein Residence? Thenursing care is very good.

Susan Mann Where were

you born? Jersey City, New

Jersey. Where did you live mostof your life? 35

years in Roselle,New Jersey.

Occupationand education? Graduated high school in Newark,New Jersey. Office work, billing andexpediting, and I worked in nursery schools.

Age, if you are willing to tell? 66.Best memory? Getting married to

my husband and having a ready-madefamily.


How many children, grandchil-dren, great-grandchildren? Three

sons, seven grandchildren, and threedaughters-in-law. What do you enjoy most about

living at The Stein Residence? Activities, getting out by bus. It’smore like a country club and peopleare very nice.

ruh Sobel Where were

you born? Brooklyn, New York.

Where did you live mostof your life? Linden, New Jersey.

Occupationand education?

High school secretary for the boardof education in Linden.Age, if you are willing to tell?

93.Best memory? The day I met my

husband.How many years married? 46

years.How many children, grandchil-

dren, great-grandchildren? Fourchildren, four grandchildren, fourdaughters-in-law.

What do you enjoy most aboutliving at The Stein Residence? Thepeople.

the roh Family What is your name? Richard RothWhat is your mom’s name? Jean RothWhere do you live? Glen Gardner, New Jersey.Why did you pick The Martin

and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence?

The Stein Residence had newer,better facilities and a more varied foodmenu than other places I looked at. Ialso felt my mother would be comfort-able in a Jewish environment. Andall the people I talked with were very friendly and helpful.

Tell us a little about your experi-ences with The Stein Residence.

The staff has been very responsive to all my mother’s problems andneeds. When she’s had a problem, or they felt a problem was developing,they’ve contacted my wife or me immediately. They work hard to keep theresidents engaged and entertained, whether it’s with a New Year’s party,sing-alongs, bingo, or news discussions.


The caring, concerned people, particularly the nursing staff.What do you tell your fr iends and family about the care at The Stein

Residence? I tell them that I don’t think we could have picked a better place.

the Bechel-Fankel Family What is your name? Sheri BechtelWhat is your mom’s name? Phyllis FrankelWhere do you live? PrincetonWhy did you pick The Martin

and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence?

My dad had recently passed away and my mom was left living alone inFlorida where they had retired 20 yearsearlier. I wanted to move my momcloser to me so I could take care of her.She had never lived in New Jersey, soshe didn’t know anyone here. Not only was I looking for a place where shewould be safe, I wanted her to be ableto meet people with whom she had things in common, as she is very social.

My parents had always been very involved with their temple and Jewishcauses. Stein offered everything I was looking for and much more.

Tell us a little about your experiences with The Stein Residence.The quality of care at Stein is exceptional. From the moment my mom

moved in, the staff went out of their way to make her comfortable. All thestaff members I’ve met — from maintenance workers to administrative per-sonnel — go out of their way to make my mom feel that her needs are a pri-ority. The nursing staff, led by Tammy, is the best. Not only do they providegreat medical attention, they also offer my mom concern and respect.

And it’s also the little things, from her painted fingernails to her home-made necklaces, to the walks around the lovely grounds, especially when the vegetable garden is in full bloom.


My mom is constantly telling me that she feels very safe at Stein. She’smade friends and is very happy. That warms my heart. Each of her needs istaken seriously and the staff constantly makes sure to keep me in the loop.

What do you tell your fr iends and family about the care at The Stein Residence?

Clearly, I rave about Stein. I’ve heard many stories from people whose

parents reside in other facilities, and many of them have been less thanglowing. I do not have one thing to say about Stein that isn’t positive. I thankG-d we found Stein.

Families tell stories of Stein

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Jean Roth gets a visit from herfamily.

Phyllis Frankel and her daugh-ter Sheri Bechtel.

Mazel Tv to…BARNEY COHEN: Grandson Brian Binder will graduate from Ithaca College in May. Granddaughter

Becca Binder will graduate from South Brunswick High School in June.

FAYE BRADUS: Granddaughter Taryn will travel to Israel on a Birthright program.

HELEN SOLOMON: Granddaughter Rachel has started a master’s degree program in juvenile education.

ETTA HOFFLEICH: Birth of her ninth great-granddaughter, Samantha.

SITTA DESSAU: Great-granddaughter Shira Allen Jerry will become a bat mitzvah this spring.

DAVID HORNSTEIN: Mr. Hornstein is expecting his first great-grandchild in Israel this spring.

LILLIAN RAPP: Granddaughter Allison is graduating from the University of Vermont, and will attendJohns Hopkins for a master’s degree in specialized nursing.

HELEN MONDROW: Granddaughter Stephanie Mondrow was married.

LILLIAN EPSTEIN: Great-granddaughter Danielle Epstein and great-grandson Dylan will celebrate their

bar/bat mitzvahs.

TELLY GOLDSTEIN: Son Lenny is celebrating his 77th birthday.

MILDRED ROBINSON: Daughter Dina is celebrating her 65th birthday.

BINNIE WEST: Granddaughter recently became a bat mitzvah.

ALLAN GRAYZEL: Granddaughter is completing her freshman year at George Washington University,

Washington, D.C.

Alice Calman

Susan Mann

Louis Lampert

Ruth Sobel

Doris Arshan

Aaron Mann

Spotlight on residents ofThe Stein Assisted Living

N.J., and other communities inthe New Jersey area. He has alsoworked as a chef at restaurants atthe Jersey Shore. He is the owner

and operator of Epic Events, aNew Jersey-based caterer.Recently Brian talked about how

he was preparing for Passover.What is the most challenging

part of preparing for Passover? Kashering the kitchen while

continuing to serve 130 residentsthree meals on the same day.

What are some of the special products you order?

Handmade Shmura matza,chubs, egg kichel and shankbones.

How many boxes of Matzahdo you order?

I ordered 280 boxes. How about your other food

supplies for Passover? How muchdid you order of those items?

I ordered 50 boxes of matzahmeal, 90 dozen eggs, 14 full sheetcakes and 30 rolls, 24 dozen cook-ies and only 15 bottles of wine.

How much staff do you need to prepare the kitchens for Passover?

Sixteen staff members. How many days does it take to

clean the kitchen for Passover? It takes at least two days. How many meals are usually

served on the campus during Passover?

We usually serve 960 meals. How many tables and seder

plates do you usually prepare for the seders?

We usually have 24 tables, 24seder plates and 85 individualplates.

How many meetings areneeded to coordinate the two Passover seders?

We usually need three meet-ings.

What is the residents’ favoritething to eat on Passover?

I would say our favoritePassover dish is matzah brei.

In addition to all that Brianand the dietary staff does, ourRecreation Director Jackie Kottand her staff coordinate the sed-ers and services with Rabbi YossiNeufeld. They also coordinate theChometz burning with the resi-dents and Rabbi Newfield. They inventory all hagaddas, matzahcovers, yarmulkas, take reserva-tions from the family members

attending the seders, and organizea seating chart for each table.

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Aaron taught Hebrew school in Linden, New Jersey. As a mat-ter of fact, he taught the sons of

fellow resident and dining roomtable mate Ruth Sobel, along withour new Chief Executive Officer Susan Harris (who was then Susan

Koenig). Given the success of his students, he must have been quitea teacher.



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Residents of the Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residencevisit a flower show.

Assisted living residents sing along with Ruth.

Residents of the Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residencehave a celebration to ring in 2010.

Hanukkah shopping with Francis Block.

The Hanukkah celebration was filled with music.

David Hornstein and Toby Ehrlich enjoy the Hanukkah music.

Residents of the Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residenceparticipate in a tai chi exercise class.

Evelyn Poppick does crafts.

Residents play Mah Jong at the Martin and Edith Stein AssistedLiving Residence.

Shirley Bernstein takes a break between activities for a nosh.

A resident bundles up to spend some time in the sun on a recentwinter afternoon.

Staff members meet to make plans for Passover.

These re soe of the stff ebers t The Mrtinnd Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence in Soerset.

tby elc, LCSWDirector of Marketing,Wilf Campus for Senior Living

Toby is a Licensed Clinical SocialWorker and a Certified Assisted LivingAdministrator with more than 31 yearsof experience working with older adultsand their families. As director of market-ing for The Wilf Campus, she informsthe community about the options thatThe Wilf Campus offers. Toby also helpsfamilies to explore care options for their

loved ones. She truly enjoys working with older adults onThe Wilf Campus. Toby’s past experience includes servingas director of the Monroe Township Office of Jewish Family Services, being a Jewish Matchmaker, and working in thefield of adoption. Toby also currently has a private practicein counseling in Monroe Township. Toby earned a bach-elor’s degree from Hofstra University and a master’s degreein social work with a certificate in gerontology from RutgersUniversity. Toby lives with her husband, Gary, in South

Brunswick and has two children: Ben, who is currently attending the Joint Program at List College and ColumbiaUniversity, and Hannah, who works for Lee & Low Booksand lives in New York City. Toby is an active member of Congregation B’nai Tikvah in North Brunswick.

rad rs Assistant Director of Marketing

Randi has been with the Stein AssistedLiving Residence since the doors firstopened in 2003. It has been exciting forher to be a part of its growth since then.She has worked with seniors and theirfamilies for more than 10 years, includ-ing as a nursing home social worker

and admissions director, and assistantdirector of marketing at Stein AssistedLiving. Randi earned a bachelor’s degree

in social work from SUNY College at Brockport. Randilived in Germany for eight years, becoming proficient inthe language, and travelled throughout Europe, satisfyingher wanderlust. Now residing in Montgomery Township,with her dog Rocky, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and

cooking, and continues to travel. She has a son, Adam, whowill graduate from Arizona State University this spring, anda daughter, Abby, who attends Boston University.

Ka nakwResident Services Coordinator

Karen joined the staff of The SteinResidence in 2004. In addition to workingwith the marketing department, Karen isthe “problem-solver” for our residents,helping them to settle into their apart-ments, arranging medical transportationand generally trying to make their livesbetter. Before coming to Stein, Karenspent 10 years working in a boutique that

catered to dogs and their owners. Shealso taught in an adult high school for many years workingwith students pursuing their equivalency diplomas. Karenis a graduate of Douglass College, Rutgers University. Karengrew up in Somerset and now lives there with her husband,David; and two children: Neil, who works for SuburbanPropane, and Megan, who will attend law school next fall;and the family’s two dogs, Marley and Lucy.

Karen Natkow

Randi Rosen

Toby Ehrlich

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