Page 6 - The Jewish Voice - October '20

Page 6, The Jewish Voice

LocaL happenings

MorseLife, Palm Health Volunteer Appreciation. Alpert CEO Marc Hopin, Alpert Beth David Continues

Foundation Address Need JFS Clinical Director Elaine Rotenberg, Ph.D., and Alpert Adult-Ed Programming
JFS and Melvin J. & Claire Levine Jewish Residential &
for Trained Health Care Family Service (Levine JRFS) President & Board Chair Temple Beth David’s
Zelda Mason addressed the group, kicking off the festivities.
Professionals Guided by Alpert JFS staff member hosts, attendees Scholar-in-Residence
participated in a series of games, including icebreakers, Rabbi Debra Eisenman
Two of Palm Beach fun polls, and a scavenger hunt. A thank-you package was will present Is Loving and
County’s most respected mailed to the participants ahead of the event, which added Healing Speech Possible
health care institutions have to their enjoyment. in Our Age? — The Jewish
joined forces once again “Volunteers are the heart and soul of what makes things View of Civility in the
to address the growing happen,” said Mason. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, Public Square.
need for trained health thank you for your dedication, time, and caring. We are very This course will examine
care professionals as the grateful.” the Jewish ideal of civility
county’s over-60 population “We couldn’t be more proud to carry on the tradition of within our modern society.
is projected to increase 39 recognizing and thanking the volunteers who lend their time, Specifically, the course will
percent by 2040. talent, voice, and support on behalf of others,” said Alpert cover different modalities of Rabbi Debra Eisenman
MorseLife has received JFS Director of Volunteer Leadership Belinda Lasky. “The private and public speech
a generous grant that will work these men and women do to improve quality of life and behavior in the Jewish tradition to determine if it can
allow interested home and produce feelings of worth and self-respect is inspiring!” address issues of language and division in our age. A close
health aides to advance Scientific studies have shown that volunteering benefits look at the meaning of lashon ha’rah will be taken and its
in their careers to achieve those who give, as well as recipients of the assistance. possible place in the context of social media. The class,
licensure as certified nursing Paula Harris Leading a life that reflects their values, volunteers enjoy which will study the texts that address healing speech,
assistants, made possible by psychological and physical advantages, including an and will take place on October 19, 26, and November 2
the BJ and Paula Harris Fund at the Palm Health Foundation. improved sense of belonging, increased satisfaction, and at 10:30 a.m.
Mrs. Harris resided at The Palace at MorseLife before increased protection from cognitive disorders, lower blood
her recent death and her late husband, BJ, also received pressure, and longer life. Local Happenings on page 7
exceptional care while living at MorseLife. They were active
supporters of health care initiatives in Palm Beach County,
granting more than $1 million from their fund since 2004. Women Gather for Virtual Challah Bake from page 1
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall
employment of nursing assistants and orderlies is projected the process of mixing, kneading, and shaping the challahs,
to grow nine percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the passing along her vast knowledge and expertise via Zoom.
average for all occupations. Florida employs more nursing Her unique blend of wisdom, spiritual awareness, and
assistants than any state other than New York. down-to-earth practicality to the mitzvah of challah was
“The current pandemic has underscored the shortage of refreshing and inviting. Her voice was humorous and wise
nursing assistants in our area, which will only become more and her energy infectious.
urgent as our population ages,” said Keith Myers, President The shul prepared packages including all the necessary
and CEO of MorseLife Health System. “We have a waiting ingredients already measured and a signed copy of
list of aides eager to take advantage of this worthwhile Rochie’s book, Rising! The Book of Challah, that women
program and are pleased to be working with leadership of retrieved from the shul. All that was missing was to roll up
Palm Health Foundation.” their sleeves and get their
The grant will cover the cost of the professional hands deep in dough.
development course and the exam fee, which currently total Even through the
$650 per student. screen the evening
“With the support of our donors, Palm Health Foundation was filled with depth,
provides scholarships for nursing and other health-related meaning, and so much
fields, with the mission of creating high-quality care for love!
years to come,” said Abigail Goodwin, Vice President Best of all, having
for Grants and Community Investments at Palm Health delicious challahs
Foundation. “This gift helps us fulfill the vision of the BJ baking at home was a
and Paula Harris Fund.” sure guarantee to having
MorseLife Health System is also planning to establish a kitchen smelling like
the MorseLife Nursing Academy to offer professional Rosh Hashana and feeling
development to home health aides, certified nursing spiritually, emotionally,
assistants, and registered nurses. Participants in the academy and socially uplifted.
will attend on scholarships.

JFS Celebrates the Power

of Volunteers

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert
JFS) recently honored more than 60 volunteers for the time
and energy they’ve contributed to help make an impact
on our community and transform lives, during a Zoom

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