Blog & Stories
In the service of others – meet Judy Appleton
A few years ago, Judy Appleton was leading High Holiday services at Encore at Avalon Park. She was working for The Jewish Pavilion as a program director and had reached out to family members of the residents to see if they could join them for the upcoming holiday...
Meet June Brown
June Brown is a regular at the Shabbat services held by The Jewish Pavilion at her Cascade Heights community. Every other Friday, she joins other residents in a lifelong tradition. But it’s more than just staying faithful to her religion. At 101 years old, it’s one of...
Meet the Newlyweds – Bob and Theda Levinn
One of the reasons Bob and Theda Levinn chose Oakmonte Village as their new home was because they were invited by Shelia Shapiro to a Rosh Hashana dinner and were introduced to the services offered by The Jewish Pavilion. “Most of the places we visited didn’t have the...
Meet Marshall Stoltz
Marshall Stoltz’ faith is such an important part of his life. For instance, Marshall had a big meeting with his book publisher, Simon & Schuster. But the meeting went long and it was just about time for Passover Seder. He and his brother, Dr. Don Stoltz, left the...
Jewish Pavilion: A Fun Way To Honor A Mother’s Memory
Jane Edelstein’s life seems like the synopsis of a movie. She graduates college and moves to New York City – and has a great career and life in publishing. So why is she so involved in The Jewish Pavilion? “I was close to my mother, who passed away in 2014, and was...
How to Prepare for a Hospital Stay By Nancy Ludin, CEO of the Jewish Pavilion
I have a dear friend who went into the hospital for a hip replacement and never came out. It is very important to do lots of advance planning prior to a stay at a hospital. If possible, have someone stay with you in the hospital. Designate an emergency contact tin...
Don’t Fall!!! By Nancy Ludin, CEO of the Jewish Pavilion
A large number of calls at the Orlando Senior Help Desk (40) 678-9363 come from family members after their loved one has fallen. There are so many reasons a senior may fall such as body weakness, vitamin D Deficiency, Difficulty with waking and balance, medications...
Passover Seder Featured on Spectrum News 13
This Passover, The Jewish Pavilion has brought Seder to hundreds of seniors throughout Central Florida. These are individuals who may not have any other means of celebrating this holiday. Even several non-Jewish residents joined us to celebrate. We were honored that...
Living with a Companion/Aide
Assuming that you have hired an aide from a home health care agency, you can expect a lot of support in easing your anxieties. It is the agency’s job to answer your questions in advance and resolve any issues that arise. The key to facilitating your satisfaction and...
Meet Susan Bernstein
Nearly all her life, Susan Bernstein worked to educate children, whether it was working in the classroom or running educational programs at synagogues. Today, though, her passion is seniors, bringing joy to their lives through her work at The Jewish Pavilion. “It’s...