Jewish Pavilion

transitioning to an independent, assisted or skilled nursing home facility can be challenging for many seniors, as it is never easy to lose a lifetime of independence. however, jewish seniors face a host of additional challenges. like their neighbors, they lose their independence, their homes, and access to friends, but they also lose ties to their cultural heritage, their community, and their faith, just when they need them the most. imagine a lifetime of jewish living heritage erased in a “home” where no one understands your culture. like many american institutions, the bulk of senior facilities follow a “christmas and easter” calendar. while caregivers may receive training on the physical needs of their residents, very few have been schooled in meeting the cultural and emotional needs of a diverse and growing senior population. this is where the jewish pavilion steps in as a “mobile community center on wheels.” we have been bringing community, culture and companionship to the doorst