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LIFE
OUR QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
WINTER 2020/2021
Life at Tamarisk NorthShore
Enriching the Full Spectrum of Wellness for Adults 65 and Better!
Introducing Eversound
For the Health of It!
Thanks to Our Donors During This Challenging Time
Inside CJE
Adult Day Services-Evanston Temporarily Relocated. CJE First Virtual Annual Meeting Held at
CJE’s program that provides structure and stimulation Tamarisk NorthShore. Dan Fagin, Marc Berman, and
for older adults is now open and accepting participants in Michael Saltzman (CJE’s President and CEO, Board
its temporary location President, and Board Vice President, respectively)
at Village Center, 5120 gathered in person to welcome onto our Board these new
Galitz St., Skokie. The members: Mitch Lifson, Kenneth Lorch, Howard Stone,
relocation was required and Rabbi Carl Wolkin.
so that construction
on the Evanston site During the meeting, CJE’s 2020 Employees of the Year
could bring affordable were honored: Oliver Burke, Environmental Services
apartments (shown Worker, Lieberman Center; Julio Ramos, Engineering
here) to the corner of Assistant, Weinberg Community; and Catherine Samatas,
Howard and Ridge Ave. Once open, it will include a Manager, Community Engagement.
refurbished building for the CJE Adult Day Services
program. The groundbreaking for the project occurred on LSRI in Research Article.
November 5th. Margaret Danilovich, PT, DPT, PhD,
Sr. Director of Leonard Schanfield
Feeding Chicago. Thank Research Institute, was named as a
you JUF and TOV, for member of a research team that is
delivering non-perishable investigating wearable technology.
food to Swartzberg House,
where residents like Positive PR on WBEZ. CJE was highlighted in an
Bodnya Moysey selected article about seniors in the pandemic. Rosann Corcoran,
some items. Manager of Counseling Services, was quoted talking
about the effects of isolation and CJE Cyber Club was
LSRI Participates in Sages Symposium for Research cited.
Readiness. The staff of Leonard Schanfield Research
Institute, including Sr. Director Margaret Danilovich, PT, Teen Volunteers Donate Artwork
DPT, PhD, Rebecca Berman, PhD, and Rachel Lessem, to Weinberg. Thanks to Jeremy and
JD, PhD, moderated and presented at an outreach forum. Hannah (shown) who gave their
colorful feel-good creations to help
Weinberg Mahjong/Canasta Event Pivots. uplift residents! NILI, Chicago
The annual Tournament Institute of Women’s Learning, also
was canceled due to donated blankets to Lieberman.
COVID-19. Instead,
Weinberg Community,
led by Executive Director
Jennifer Weininger
(shown), provided a
brunch-to-go and online 2020 CJE Annual
coupons for mahjong in a Report Available. Go to
drive-through event. cje.net/about-us/annual-report
to download or view online
CJE Academy Draws Many your copy of this report that
Virtual Guests. More than 90 focuses on how CJE helps life
individuals attended a Zoom go on during the pandemic.
presentation on sleep issues.
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LIFE MAGAZINE STAFF
Vice President,
Marketing Management
Carole Klein-Alexander
Manager,
Marketing and Communications
Viewpoint
Mary Keen
Senior Graphic Designer
Adam Lazar
Dear Reader,
Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
Like the light through a prism, we have all had to bend to the times that we now
Nicole Bruce
face. Not only have we bent, but we have stretched on a personal and professional
Senior Digital Technology Specialist level to challenge ourselves to create, innovate, and reassess volunteer opportunities at
Lana Gorelova CJE SeniorLife.
In collaborative efforts with other departments, many of our volunteers have been
Contributors able to adapt their presentations into online offerings. Others have tapped into their
Margaret Danilovich, PT, DPT, PhD creativity and talents to give back to our older adults in new ways, such as teaching
Printed by Allegra Evanston Yiddish or narrating a video about a different country. This means volunteers are
accessible to more clients and residents than they ever were before. Together, we are
What will your broadening our reach into the community.
Jewish Legacy be? The biggest shift was made by Home-Delivered Meals drivers who are volunteers.
They took on extra work by also becoming friendly callers. The drivers were asked to
Make sure CJE will be there for future call the same clients on their route, furthering their relationships. In addition, one of
generations by making a legacy the bright spots to occur during this pandemic has been that several new groups have
commitment today.
contacted us to see how they could help CJE provide support to vulnerable seniors.
Contact Stephanie Smerling,
Vice President of Resource Development
This came in the form of nursing students making friendly calls, individuals making
at 773.508.1130 or over 400 masks, and young students creating handmade greetings to send messages of
stephanie.smerling@cje.net. joy and hope to every resident.
As a team, the staff in Volunteer Services has adapted and stretched as
Read Life Magazine online professionals. Each of us can also share personal stories of growth. This time has
www.cje.net/life allowed us to discover our ability to pivot and be extraordinarily creative, an essential
skill for now and the future. We’ve talked about re-visioning the role of volunteers
Receive Life Magazine via email— rather than dwelling on what used to be. We’ve likened this to the light going into
send your request to: the prism: It may not produce the results we expected, but what does come out on the
lifemag@cje.net other side is often more compelling and beautiful than we might have imagined.
We always strive for accuracy, but if As always, our volunteers continue to be a vibrant resource throughout our multi-
you have any questions or concerns, faceted organization. With a diverse set of talents, and abundant dedication, they are
please call 773.508.1024. vital to furthering the mission of CJE.
Donate to CJE SeniorLife at With sincere thanks,
www.cje.net/donate
Barbara Milsk
Manager, Volunteer Services
PS. See page 10 for the top ten reasons to volunteer with CJE.
CJE SeniorLife® is a partner with the
Jewish United Fund in serving our community.
PROMOTING HEALTHY AGING AT
TAMARISK NORTHSHORE
By Mary Keen
Tamarisk NorthShore (TNS)—240 elegant apartment homes in Deerfield—offers
tastefully elegant surroundings, a convenient location, and enviable management
by CJE SeniorLife. It is a vibrant community, and its desirable amenities and
full complement of Life Enrichment activities are indeed something to boast
about. Appealing to residents who desire the added value of personalized lifestyle
choices, Tamarisk certainly delivers. A focus on Life Enrichment has always been
the centerpiece of CJE’s programming. As an organization we know that staying
engaged and active keeps people healthier as they age. In fact, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites a recent study* that found isolation
and poor social relationships are associated with an increased risk of dementia
(50%), heart disease (29%), and stroke (32%). The CDC recommends people
connect to community resources and utilize healthcare interventions to prevent
such loneliness.
Foundations for Wellness
Graeter’s
Bus tour
Sabbath kiddush
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At TNS, residents have many Life Enrichment programs and called Foundations for Wellness, covering the above eight
resources to choose from because there is an overarching vision dimensions, that she developed in conjunction with CJE’s
that creates an environment conducive to residents participating Leonard Schanfield Research Institute (LSRI). LSRI’s Senior
in all types of endeavors. The warm and welcoming physical Director Margaret Danilovich, PhD, is presenting monthly
spaces are where residents can choose to socialize, attend 90-minute classes that review all dimensions in depth. Another
educational programs, read quietly in a cozy library, or have a example is “Cardio Club,” a 30-minute gathering where
drink with friends. Tamarisk also features a creative arts studio, residents can learn how to use the cardio machines and benefit
a theatre room with a big screen and plush seats, an indoor pool, from utilizing workout buddies.
day spa, and wide-open terraces for walking or dining alfresco. The variety and number of classes, presentations, and activities
Laurie Gens, the Director of Life Enrichment, was one of the are growing daily. There’s Water Movement in the pool, Yoga
first staff members hired by Executive Director Drew Kowalski on land, and Jewish culture and music with local rabbi/cantor
who charged her with developing, promoting, delivering and Nancy Landsman. There is also a parade of online events
coordinating what the Tamarisk lifestyle would encompass. that CJE’s Community Engagement Team has developed
Laurie, who has a background in hospitality, sees this as her for its Cyber Club (see page 5-6). Recently, TNS residents
mission and says, “We literally had our Community Calendar participated in an online tour of the Ruth Bader Ginsberg
up and running on Day One of our opening.” And that exhibition at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education
calendar is important because, as she notes, “Most residents Center, a Lyric Opera Series over Zoom, and the highly
don’t just move in and find their activities automatically, unlike popular “Yiddish Tish,” developed by volunteer Jay Lewkowitz.
members of younger generations who are often adept at using Tamarisk is also partnering with CJE to present classes from
all their apps and devices to make One Day University®, a program
connections. Even though some that offers hundreds of live and on-
residents are connected on their “Living in an independent demand classes taught by respected
mobile phones, Tamarisk residents professors. Starting in December,
may need a little help.”
senior community, residents residents can take part in “Next Year
That’s where Laurie comes in. can become as involved or as in Jerusalem,” devoted to music,
sights and sounds of Israel.
After developing the calendar, she ‘relaxed’ as they wish. It’s a
uploads it onto Sagely, Tamarisk’s Excursions are also a big part
digital information platform,
personal thing, and some people of the Tamarisk Life Enrichment
which is on display throughout the are more outgoing than others.” experience. The new Tamarisk bus
community and which can also be was inaugurated with a road trip to
accessed on mobile phones. Laurie
—Laurie Gens, Life Enrichment Director, a summer picnic at Ryerson Woods,
is determined to make sure that Tamarisk NorthShore and a trip to Graeter’s Ice Cream
Tamarisk residents don’t stay up in in Northbrook. Also, residents who
their apartment when there are so were new to the area—many from
many opportunities to meet people and have fun. If she notices out-of-state—were treated to a bus tour of Deerfield, Highland
someone is isolating, she will proactively reach out. Laurie’s Park, and Buffalo Grove, with more destinations planned.
philosophy of engagement also stresses individuality, because Despite strict COVID precautions, life goes on here—actively
as she explains: “Living in an independent senior community, and passionately. The future is bright for Life Enrichment at
residents can become as involved or as ‘relaxed’ as they wish. Tamarisk NorthShore!
It’s a personal thing, and some people are more outgoing than
others.” Of course, the naturally exuberant Laurie prefers that
residents were as active as possible with a full dance card of Tamarisk NorthShore, a CJE SeniorLife Managed
activities to fill their days and evenings! Community, is located at 1627 Lake Cook Rd. in
Laurie emphasizes that she doesn’t plan activities randomly. Deerfield. Tours are by appointment only. To schedule
Rather, Life Enrichment programming focuses on a model that a tour or for more information, see our website at
helps residents grow and stay healthy in the Eight Dimensions tamarisknorthshore.com, call 847.597.8772 or email
of Wellness: Emotional, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, info@tamarisknorthshore.com.
Financial, Environmental, and Occupational. Residents’ desires
are always considered when planning and developing the * National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Social
calendar. At the same time, Laurie is working with her team Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System.
and other staff to coordinate all the available life enrichment Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
resources across CJE which has decades of experience in
enhancing the lives of seniors. A good example is a curriculum
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CJE CYBER CLUB LAUNCHES
INTERACTIVE CULTURAL SERIES
By Nicole Bruce
Join us for a walking tour of Chicago landmarks, an invigorating
concert, or an Israel-inspired creative arts experience… and more!
After months of staying at home and attending meetings, presentations and events
online, you’re probably a little exhausted from staring at a computer screen to
connect with other humans. CJE’s Community Engagement team recognizes the
need for more meaningful, engaging virtual programs that will take older adults
out into the world and offer new interactive experiences. To counteract what’s been
deemed “Zoom fatigue,” they’re invigorating CJE’s Cyber Club by adding unique
programs into the weekly lineup that will give participants more time to “meet
each other” while participating in innovative cultural experiences.
“Over the past several months, we’ve been getting valuable
feedback from our Cyber Club participants. It’s going to be
a tough winter, and people are looking for ways to combat
Zoom fatigue and increasing feelings of loneliness. So, we are
responding to their needs by providing more of what they’re
looking for,” said Catherine Samatas, CJE’s Community
Engagement Manager. New live virtual programs will include
field trips to local landmarks, concerts, art-making projects,
mindfulness groups, STEM (science, technology, engineering
and math) talks, timely book discussions, as well as cooking,
fitness, and language classes like French and Yiddish.
Virtual Field Trips to Chicago Landmarks
Starting in the fall, the Community Engagement team pivoted
Yonina
their focus and began taking CJE’s Cyber Club participants
out into the world through live virtual field trips. Through
CJE’s My Go-To Place programs with JCC Chicago
and Niles Township, CJE’s Cyber Club is now
hosting interactive virtual walking tours of popular
and off-the-beaten path Chicago landmarks,
including museums, special exhibits,
historic homes, and downtown Virtu
al
hotspots. Comfortable walking shoes
To
are optional!
ur
Lyric Opera
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Led by museum docents and other subject experts, these Zoom Academic Talks
field trips will explore history, culture, and art topics and then CJE’s Community Engagement team is also focused on offering
let participants ask questions during the live online discussions even more high-quality learning experiences for Cyber Club
and tours. According to Samatas, “Every virtual field trip that participants. A partnership with One Day University®, an
we plan will have a live docent so participants can ask questions organization that runs live-streamed and on-demand lectures
along the way. We’re only doing tours that allow for that kind of with well-known, engaging speakers, gives CJE access to
interaction, so it’s not just watching a video.” hundreds of educational talks on history, business, arts, and
They have already visited the Ruth Bader Ginsberg exhibit at politics.
the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, strolled “We hope to use these talks as launch points for conversations
along the Chicago Riverwalk with the Chicago Architecture in our own Cyber Club programs. We’re looking into utilizing
Center, and explored the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. these experts—from music to theater to history genres—
Next up… participants can expect more architecture tours, a and finding our own volunteers and other speakers with
guided tour of Broadway musical history by the decade with extensive knowledge in the genres to lead discussions with our
Porchlight Music Theatre and trips to other exciting sites like participants and give their personal take on the topic,” explains
the International Museum of Surgical Science, the Frank Lloyd Samatas. “It’d be fun to host a talk on Frank Sinatra and the
Wright-designed Edwin H. Cheney House, the National mob or Jewish composers through Hollywood based on some of
Museum of Mexican Art, and the Sheldon Peck Homestead, the private lectures we have access to.”
Check online for the latest upcoming tours through CJE’s
Students from Loyola University Chicago’s Master of Arts in
Cyber Club at cje.net/virtualtours.
Medical Sciences program are leading a new, bimonthly STEM
Israel-Focused Music and Art Programs program called “Let’s Talk About Science and Medicine”
Older adults will be able to immerse themselves in the timeless through CJE’s Cyber Club. CJE’s extern Mikaela Johnson led
sights and sounds of Israel through Community Engagement’s the first engaging virtual talk, “The Life of Pandemics: The
new program, Next Year In Jerusalem (often sung in Hebrew Worst Pandemics in History,” and future educational topics are
“L’Shana Haba’ah B’Yerushalyim”), funded with a special sure to inspire the most curious Cyber Club participants.
grant from the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest in
Volunteers Dish Up Their Culinary Secrets
Chicago. Through music and history discussions and guided
For those interested in learning to make easy recipes that
creative art sessions (beginners welcome!), the program aims to
won’t break the bank, long-time friends and CJE SeniorLife
connect older adults with Israel. “Our Instant Israel program
volunteers Suzanne and Cristyne invite chefs of all skill levels
helped people travel to Israel through virtual reality before the
into their kitchens for cooking tips and techniques with Cyber
pandemic halted our in-person programming, so we’re excited
Club’s new “What’s Cooking?” classes. Participants will receive
to still be able to take people to Israel virtually for musical
weekly recipes and ingredient lists with advance registration.
performances and arts with a traditional Jewish focus,” said
Discover delicious and nutritious—and refreshingly simple—
Samatas.
recipes and cook right along with them!
Join CJE’s Cyber Club for guided art and writing sessions
inspired by the music and history of the land. Enjoy special How to Participate
musical performances by Yonina—the Israel-based duo will be CJE’s Cyber Club programs are free and open to all, and most
streaming performances from various locations in Israel. Art are accessible through Zoom with both video and telephone
with Abby Maeir and writing with Alice Moody, who will be dial-in options. For the latest information about live virtual
leading projects tied to traditional Israeli arts, are also planned. programs and pre-recorded educational videos to watch at your
leisure, be sure to check our website at cje.net/cyberclub. New
Lyric Opera Concert Series programs and registration details are updated regularly. You’ll
In addition to performances by Israeli musicians, volunteers even receive email reminders for events you’ve signed up for, so
from the Lyric Opera Stage Artists and Chicago Lyric Opera you won’t miss your favorite programs.
Orchestra are graciously performing a series of live virtual
concerts for CJE’s Cyber Club participants. Lyric Opera
Cyber Tip: Want the latest news and registration
musicians are showcasing some of their favorite songs for older
adults at home through Zoom and will continue to do so until information delivered straight to your email inbox?
they can perform in person again. Sign up for Cyber Club’s weekly e-newsletter!
Participants can also receive alerts when new videos
“Cyber Club participants are really enjoying the music
programs. It’s been one of our most popular genres of virtual
are added by subscribing to our YouTube channel at
programs. Bringing even more music offerings to Cyber Club YouTube.com/CJESeniorLife.
through our new partnership with the Lyric Opera is our
response to that growing demand,” said Samatas.
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FOR THE HEALTH OF IT
HOW LONELY ARE YOU?
IT MATTERS FOR YOUR HEALTH!
Margaret Danilovich, PhD, Senior Director Leonard Schanfield Research Institute
“Find yourself a teacher, acquire for yourself a friend.”
—Pirkei Avot 1:6
According to the ancient rabbinic conducted at Florida State University found that these
tradition, it has been clear that cellular changes associated with loneliness contribute to a 40%
having others around us is necessary increased risk for dementia. The evidence is clear—to avoid
for good health and well-being. disease and disability and to age well, we all should avoid
But, unfortunately, the current loneliness and stay engaged to prevent isolation. (See Screening
pandemic has thrown society into a Tool to determine your loneliness.)
world of social isolation as physical Numerous approaches exist to decrease isolation and
distancing guidelines are necessary loneliness that may also improve health. Interventions
for safety. Especially for older adults, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (offered through CJE
who have accounted for 78% of all Counseling Services) has shown to reduce social isolation.
coronavirus-related deaths, the need to be alone and to isolate Digital social connection (offered through our Community
can be a matter of life or death. Engagement Department’s CJE Cyber Club) is another
Research shows the adverse health impacts of social promising intervention to help people stay connected to prevent
isolation, defined as the objective absence of social interactions, loneliness, while keeping physically distant. And importantly,
contacts, and relationships with family and friends. Social physical distancing does not mean you have to stay inside and
isolation, which impacts about 25% of older adults living in the be sedentary. Going outside for a walk or joining one of CJE’s
community, can lead to loneliness—a self-reported distressing Zoom and telephone-based exercise classes are fantastic ways
feeling of being alone or separated. Social isolation and to engage and stay active in a physically distant manner to meet
loneliness are different concepts; a person can feel lonely despite the CDC recommendation of 150 minutes of physical activity/
being surrounded by others and a person can be by themselves, exercise each week to maintain physical health.
yet not feel lonely. The message for generations has been clear: we should not
Interesting new research finds that loneliness may impact be alone! For your best health, engage with family and friends,
our bodies at a basic cellular level. Work by Dr. Steve Cole at volunteer and join new online or telephone programs to meet
UCLA shows that feelings of loneliness actually change our new people and make new connections, and seek out supportive
immune system cells leading to higher levels of inflammation. services like counseling or physical activity programming to
Over time, this inflammation leads to an increased risk address loneliness and improve your physical and mental health.
for chronic disease, cancer, and early death. Sadly, a study
Find Out Where You Rank on the Loneliness Scale
Answer the questions below using the scale provided, then and add up your points. Higher scores
indicate more loneliness and the need to connect with others.
UCLA Three Item Loneliness Scale
Answer Scale: Point(s)
Hardly Ever = 1 pt. | Some of the Time = 2 pts. | Often = 3 pts.
How often do you feel that you lack companionship?
How often do you feel left out?
How often do you feel isolated from others?
Total Points = Loneliness Rate
(9=Most Lonely/3=Least Lonely)
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GIVING A BIG BOOST TO HEARING
ABILITY WITH EVERSOUND
By Mary Keen
“The wireless Eversound® headphone system helps our residents
hear clearly during family visits, care conversations, and group
activities and events. It is a wonderful device that has been
extremely helpful to them.”
—Patient Care Staff,
Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Weinberg Community and Lieberman Center have recently
implemented the use of Eversound among its residents, an
advanced portable amplification system that helps many
persons with hearing loss, medical conditions, and dementia
to hear better. By amplifying sound, the system helps residents
who have a hearing disability stay better connected. By virtue
of enhanced hearing, residents may understand more and thus
become better engaged in their surroundings—important for
avoiding isolation and depression. The system has been found
to reduce stress and improve speech and cognitive skills among
residents.
Eversound is not only extremely useful for amplifying family
and caregiver conversations and group programming, it also How Eversound Transforms Daily Life
helps promote safe visits and meetings by enabling physical Residents, Friends, and Family Interactions: Visits are
distancing—so important during these times. That’s because simplified, promoting meaningful interactions by reducing
it can be used over a long distance—from about 200 to 300 anxiety and frustration caused by not being able to hear
feet. So, for family visits, everyone can be physically distanced properly.
without participants needing to shout to be heard.
Caregiver Communications: With improved hearing,
How It Works. The ergonomic Eversound system includes residents are empowered to be active participants in their
comfortable wireless headsets with a simple volume adjustment. care, thus improving care delivery and reducing resistance.
Second parties, like family or staff members, are equipped with
Group Activities: Eversound enables most residents to
a microphone. Their speech is amplified by the system and the
participate at their own level of hearing need. This helps
resident adjusts the level of amplification, making it tailored to
provide enhanced engagement in group programs like
each person’s hearing needs. Besides being used one-on-one, the
movies, classes, and other activities.
system can be set up for a small group activity, like Art Therapy,
by using as many as ten headsets at once. Residents can also Prospective Resident Tours: These can become more
enjoy live streamed events and on-demand videos in group fulfilling and informative to the prospective residents, who
settings. That way, they can all be tuned in at their preferred are able to hear and understand the tour and conversation,
volume, reducing the need to have the TV “blaring” for those and, thus, participate in the decision-making process.
with major hearing loss.
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VOLUNTEER WITH
CJE SENIORLIFE!
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
—Mahatma Gandhi
1. It’s Fun—CJE offers a variety of volunteer assignments. What sets us apart is finding an opportunity
that speaks to your strengths. Look around, don’t be surprised to find like-minded passionate and
energetic folks, just like you.
2. Physical Health—Studies show that volunteering reduces hypertension, which in turn lowers your risk
for diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Volunteers also tend to be more physically active. All these
factors can contribute to a longer lifespan.
Originally it was to
3. Mental Health—Along with physical health benefits, mental health honor my mother but
improvements are also attributed to volunteering. Volunteers report having the joy I bring to the
less stress, increased social connections, and greater feelings of happiness. residents of The Friend
Center is matched by
4. Sense of Purpose—People are often motivated to give back to the joy they bring me.
organizations to which they feel connected. Perhaps a close relative —Steve
received a CJE service. We strive to place you in a role that will provide you
with meaning and purpose.
5. Community—Communities do not always happen, often they are built. Over time, shared values and
connections may deepen. In turn, these connections make for a kinder and more caring world.
6. Direct Impact—Survey results find that bringing a smile or laugh to someone else’s day is the number
one reason for volunteering. While sharing stories, games, and activities, all who participate benefit. At
CJE SeniorLife we have heard many reports of long lasting relationships that result from our programs.
7. Gain Work Experience—In addition to bolstering your resume,
CJE is there every day to volunteers acquire important soft skills such as compassion, interpersonal
offer support, services communication, and advocacy to name a few. Many of these cannot be
and many helping hands taught, but may be learned by watching, modeling, and practicing some
to its members, so I am new behaviors.
honored to be part of
the team. 8. Explore Interests—As a volunteer, you will most likely be asked about
—Abby your interests. There may be a unique opportunity that you have wanted to
explore. A chance may be offered to develop an untapped talent or discover
a new interest.
9. Increase Personal Growth—Volunteering will often present the occasion to take a risk, reach in a
different direction... to stretch! Do you accept the challenge of trying a new skill? The decision is yours
to make, and ideally the payoff will be worthwhile.
10. Making a Difference—At CJE SeniorLife, we believe that any act of giving to another makes a
difference and is important. As expressed by our volunteers Jacquie and Al, “If we improved one
person’s quality of life, we have succeeded.”Support the Businesses that Supported Our Adbook CJE SeniorLife is grateful for the ongoing support of our Celebrate CJE adbook sponsors. We encourage you to reference this list when you’re looking for one of the many professional services that they offer. Accounting & Tax Services Topel Forman LLC Michael Dicker topelforman.com 312.642.0006 Weiss & Company LLP. Mark M. Dubinski, CPA weisscpa.com 847.441.8800 Beauty & Retail Interstate Books4School Amy Fields books4school.com 608.271.3600 Lester Lampert Inc. David Lampert lesterlampert.com 312.944.6888 Business Resources Aml Group LTD. Andrea Cohen-Lewe mlewe@airmageltd.com 847.294.6092 Ecology, Inc. Barry Segal lakecountyscrapmetal.com 847.634.4747 Kittleman & Associates Megan Monaco kittlemansearch.com 312.283.8415 Liberty Technology Advisors Inc. Joel Schneider LTAdvisors.com 847.274.1427 Staffing Together, LLC Carey L. Rothbardt staffingtogether.com 888.908.8833 Staffing Together, LLC Ben Salzberg staffingtogether.com 888.908.8814 Design, Printing & Video Allegra Marketing Print Signs Frank Muns allegramarketingprint.com/locations/evanston-il 847.864.9797 Chicago Health Magazine Louis A. Weiss chicagohealthonline.com 312.329.0600 Direct Imprint Inc. Daniel Sendlin directimprint.com 773.583.3200 Plum Productions Timothy Plum plum.tv 773.293.3500 Scadron Outdoor Advertising Robert Scadron scadron.com 312.666.7500 Entertainment Pianist Mark Hoffman piano88mar@aol.com 847.404.9813 Financial Planning Altair Advisers, LLC Steven Weinstein altairadvisors.com 847.867.1891 Edward Jones Don Oblazney edwardjones.com 630.551.0625 Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C. Charles Gofen gofen.com 312.828.1100 The Loewenthal Group Rod Loewenthal financialservicesinc.ubs.com 847.564.7170 Northwestern Mutual Kenneth Fox northwesternmutual.com 847.663.7098 Positive Financial Solutions Rich Kraybill positivefinancialsolutionsllc.com 847.909.3323 Food & Beverage Coffee & Tea Bar Holdings, LLC Michael Schultz coffeeandteabars.com 202.549.7196 Max & Benny’s Ben Schlan maxandbennys.com 847.272.3852 LIFE www.cje.net W i n t er 2 0 2 1 11
Food & Beverage Mid Town Distribution Meyer Emanuel midtowndist.com 224.534.7187 The Sandwich Club Maury Aaron thesandwichclub.net 847.677.6020 Shaevitz Kosher Meats & Deli Michael Shaevitz shaevitzkosher.com 847.432.8334 Morrison Community Living Davis Knight morrisonliving.com davisknight@iammorrison.com Zelda’s Catering Kathy Ramos Kurland zeldascatering.com 847.674.0033 Healthcare Concerto Renal Services Kyle Stone concertors.com 847.233.1200 Dundee Pharmacy, Inc. Neil Macklin dundeerx.com 847.480.1000 Kraff Eye Institute, LTD Dr. Cheryl Kraff Cooper kraffeye.com 312.444.1111 Dr. Mark Berman Dr. Mark Berman bermandpm@aol.com 847.674.1660 North Suburban Hearing Service Ltd Sherwin Weisman northsuburbanhearing.com 847.966.0060 Whitehall of Deerfield Ashley Blankstein-Delaney whitehallofdeerfield.com 847.580.8198 Home Décor Blutter/Shiff Design Associates Janet Blutter Shiff, ASID bluttershiff.com 312.467.9054 Cabinets City Bayram Gulsen cabinetscity.com bg@cabinetscity.com Friedman Home Decorating Michael Friedman friedmanhomes@yahoo.com 847.912.8584 Idlewood Electric Supply Barbara Lansing idlewoodelectric.com 847.831.3600 Leslie M. Stern Design LTD Leslie Markman-Stern lesliemsterndesign.com 773.248.2049 Lowitz & Company Ted Lowitz lowitzandcompany.com 773.784.2628 Premier Design + Build Group LLC Brian Paul pdbgroup.com 847.297.4200 Richard Glick Studio Richard Glick richardglickstudio.com 312.388.3431 Home/Business Services Adamson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. Doug Withington tpadamson.com 312.492.7600 x102 American Weathermakers Richard Hochschild AmericanWeathermakers.com 847.509.2050 Eugene Matthews, Inc. Luis C. Farriols emiusa.net 312.666.4646 Frank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc. Sam Stowell fhstowell.com 847.329.9200 Harling Inc. Jeff Dickson harlinginc.com 312.228.4849 Lo Verde Contracting Co. Jeanine LoVerde loverdecontracting@gmail.com 847.726.0260 Hospitality Services Infuse Hospitality infusehospitality.com Insurance Associated Insurance Skip Schrayer associated.cc 847.427.3502 Equitrust Life Insurance Co EquiTrust.com 312.702.3399 Mutual of America Pamela Kodrich mutualofamerica.com 708.836.0644 Provider Partners Health Plan Randall Redmond pphealthplan.com 630.709.2883 Jewish Life Anshe Emet Synagogue Boni Fine ansheemet.org 773.281.1423 Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Rabbi Capers C. Funnye bethshalombz.org 773.476.2924 Chicago Jewish Funerals David Jacobson chicagojewishfuneral.com 847.229.8822 12 W i n t er 2 0 21 GO TO WWW.CJE.NET/DONATE www.cje.net LIFE
Jewish Life Congregation Beth Shalom Michael Garlin BethShalomNB.org 847.498.4100 Keshet/Gadol Jennifer Phillips keshet.org 847.674.5711 North Shore Congregation Israel Todd Braman nsci.org 847.835.0724 Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Michelle Friedman rzjhs.org 847.324.3720 Shalom Memorial Park Micha Singerman Shalom2.com 847.255.3520 Temple Jeremiah Rabbi Paul Cohen templejeremiah.org 847.441.5760 Waldheim Cemetery Sarah J. Isaacson waldheimcemetery.com 708.366.4541 Zion Gardens Sarah J. Isaacson ziongardenscemetery.com 773.736.2553 Legal Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, PC Erin Vogt duttonelderlaw.com 312.371.0954 Fischel & Kahn, LTD. Robert W. Kaufman fischelkahn.com 312.726.0440 Gould & Ratner John Byrne gouldratner.com 312.228.4526 Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP htl-law.com 312.650.8650 Margolis Weldon LLC Matthew Margolis margolisweldon.com 847.457.3377 Matlin Law Group, P.C. Eric Matlin matlinlawgroup.com 847.770.6600 Monahan Law Group, LLC Joseph T. Monahan monahanlawllc.com 312.419.0252 Patzik, Frank & Samotny, LTD Susan G. Berman pfs-law.com 312.551.8300 Peck Ritchey, LLC Kerry Peck peckritchey.com 312.201.0900 WhiteheadFink Elder Law, LLC Elizabeth Fink whiteheadfink.com 773.906.5752 Real Estate @Properties Ted Pickus atproperties.com 847.432.0700 @Properties Susan Ringel Segal atproperties.com/agents/susansegal 847.542.5747 Bridge Development Partners, LLC Amy McMurray bridgedev.com 312.980.2069 Gale Goldstick Properties Gale Goldstick galegoldstick.cbintouch.com 773.895.8572 Baird & Warner Debbie Miller Cohen debbiemillercohen.bairdwarner.com 847.414.9930 Senior Care The Breakers of Edgewater Beach Kristin Milton seniorlifestyle.com 773.878.5333 Companions for Seniors, Inc. Becca and Samuel Tatel companionsforseniors.com 866.910.9020 Gentle Home Services Inc. gentlehomeservices.com 847.444.1222 Home Instead Senior Care-Northbrook Julie L. Portugal-Gange homeinstead.com 847.418.3300 Senior Lifestyle Corporation Kristina Januskaite seniorlifestyle.com 312.673.4333 Social Services AgeOptions Carol Mattar ageoptions.org 708.601.3730 IBZ Coaching Ilene Berns-Zare PsychologyToday.com/us/experts/Ilene-berns-zare-psyd 847.309.6373 SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc. Steven Greenwald swcginc.com 847.729.9980 Wealth Management Great Mountain Capital Management, LLC Aaron Shafter aaron@greatmountaincapital.com 847.227.8809 Karlov Street Capital Jacob Shapiro karlovstreet.com Merrill Lynch Michael Sullivan local.ml.com/oak_brook_il 630.954.1000 LIFE www.cje.net W i n t er 2 0 2 1 13
We are the grateful beneficiaries of our community’s trust.
On the following pages, we thank the individuals, families, businesses,
philanthropic organizations, foundations and government agencies that helped
us provide services from July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020.
Board of Directors
Chair Nicole Katz CJE Endowment CJE Associate Board
Marc L. Berman Mike Koen Foundation Board Nick Siegel, Chair
Vice Chair Sondra Fineberg Kraff Marc L. Berman Jason A. Chess
Charles M. Bley Robert E. Landsman Allan Goldstein Julia R. Clark
Michael Saltzman, Bruce J. Lederman* Scott Heyman Jordan S. Edelman
as of August 11, 2020 Sandra J. Lerner Jane Cadden Lederman Zachary Goldstein
Jack M. Levin* Kenneth F. Lorch Aaron Greenberg
Secretary Steven Levine Marci L. Shapiro Adam S. Guetzow
Terri Freeman David Macknin Ryan Hess
Treasurer Leslie Markman-Stern The CJE Endowment Foundation Amy Hurwitz
was created in partnership with
James M. Feldman Paul Miller Rebecca Kanter
the Jewish Federation’s Agency/
President & CEO James C. Mills* Day School Endowment Program, Rachel Levy
Dan Fagin Sylvia Novick which was established to ensure Alexandra Cohen Markovich
Vicki E. Pines that CJE SeniorLife and our sister Debra Pogofsky
Directors Agencies have the necessary
John E. Pomeranz Ariana Rasansky
Julia Bikbova resources to meet growing and
Susan Reese Ryan Schraier
Eve Biller evolving Jewish community
Carlton Resnick needs. All commitments are Ari M. Silver
Charles M. Bley
Carey L. Rothbardt recognized as gifts to the Leah Solomon
Samuel P. Brilliant
Mally Z. Rutkoff* Jewish Federation’s Centennial Matthew P. Teinowitz
Arnold F. Brookstone* Campaign.
Stephen P. Sandler* Sam Teper
Dennis J. Carlin*
Robert L. Schlossberg* Danielle Weiss
Alan Ellenby
Joel C. Schneider Carly Cooper Wolff
Daniel N. Epstein*
Michael Schultz Alon Z. Yonatan
Vern Gideon
Susan Ringel Segal
Bill Goldberg*
Marci L. Shapiro
Allan Goldstein
Judy L. Smith*
Jeffrey Graff, MD
John Sobel
Alan I. Greene*
Kyle Stone
Abbe Temkin
Don Trossman
Sarah Warren
Kalman Wenig*
Leonard A. Worsek*
Ned I. Zallik, MD
* Past Board Chair
14 W i n t er 2 0 21 GO TO WWW.CJE.NET/DONATE www.cje.net LIFEContributors
$100,000+ Deborah and John Sobel Michael Saltzman
Anonymous Sheila and Ira Stone Leatrice and Stephen Sandler
The Crown Family Foundation Weinberg Family Foundation Julie and Robert Schlossberg
The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Enid and Kalman Wenig Terry and Stephen Schwartz
Winston Foundation Susan Ringel Segal and Gary Segal
$5,000–$9,999
Jacob J. Fink Charitable Foundation The Service Club of Chicago
Alphawood Foundation
The Fraida-Cameron Foundation Nancy Shalowitz and Harry Silverman
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Lester and Edna Shapiro Family Foundation
Banner Real Estate Group
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Marci and Keith Shapiro
The Sarah C. Bennett Charitable Trust
Linda Soreff Siegel
$50,000–99,999 Esther and Charles Bley
Lindsay and Evan Stein
Anonymous Ellen and Ronald Block Family Foundation
Taxman Family Foundation
Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Robyn and Sam Brilliant
Janis and Don Trossman
Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation Joan and William Brodsky
Lois Zoller
First Spoke Foundation Dennis J. Carlin
Garoon Family Center for Community Health, Northwestern $2,500–$4,999
The Grainger Foundation Chicago Jewish Teen Alumni Foundation Basic Anonymous Gifts
Meals on Wheels America Needs Committee Earl Abramson
Michael Reese Health Trust Chicago White Sox Allegra Marketing Print Signs
Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Elizabeth and Kent Dauten Renee and Marvin Bearak
Leonard H. Sherman Dr. Scholl Foundation Alexander Belenky
Lois Simon Charitable Foundation EquiTrust Life Insurance Company Benj E. Sherman & Sons, Inc
The Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation FCC The Chicago Community Trust
Robin Fern Mary Lynn and Michael Dicker
$25,000–$49,999 Adrienne and Irwin Friedman Dykema Gossett PLLC
Lester and Edward Anixter Galter Foundation Susan and Alan Ellenby
Family Foundation Gentle Home Services Inc. Kari and Dan Fagin
Anonymous Judy and Bill Goldberg Nancy and Maury Fertig
Lois Melvoin Marsha and Allan Goldstein Gerald Freedman
Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund Gould & Ratner Susan and Stuart Fried
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Judy and Dr. Jeffrey Graff Honey L. Goldberg
Village of Skokie Carol and Alan Greene Dr. Jay Goldstein and Marc Matlin
$10,000–$24,999 Ellen and Michael Gross Rachel Hayman and Ed Michael
Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Hamilton Theis & Lorch LLP Robin and Charles Kafenshtok
Sharen and Marc Berman Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Lori and Mitchell Kahn
Dr. Martha J. Bernheim Trust Klaff Family Foundation Lori and Tony Khanuk
Eve and Richard Biller Julie and Harry Kraemer Gloria and Eric Matlin
Fred J. Brunner Foundation Sondra Fineberg Kraff Nicor Gas
Henrietta Lange Burk Fund, LA-CO Industries, Inc. Harriette and Theodore Perlman
Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Arona and Robert Landsman Perlman Family Foundation
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation Lavin & Gedville, P.C. and Germin8 The Perlstein Foundation
CIBC Bank Sandra and Dr. Wayne Lerner Paula and Dr. Carlton Resnick
Adrienne Drell and Franklin Nitikman Annette Lidawer and Robert Rubin Sheli and Burton Rosenberg
Georgia and Gerald Fogelson Jan and Dr. Jerome Loew Shari and Mark Slavin
Fogelson Properties, Inc. Sondra and Max Lorig Rae and David Smerling
Terri and Michael Freeman Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip L. Stern Michael A. Sobel
Dr. Betsy R. Gidwitz Elinor and Maynard Marks Family Fund at The Terri and Richard Stein
Max Goldenberg Foundation Chicago Community Trust Ventas Inc.
Roberta and Robert Goldman Medline Industries, Inc. Roberta and Robert Washlow
Robert L. and Sylvia M. Haag The Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation Carol A. Wootton
Supporting Foundation NorthShore University HealthSystem Cindy and Dr. Ned Zallik
Herrendorf Family Foundation, Inc/ Sylvia Novick
$1,000–$2,499
Susan and Joseph Ament OCA Ventures
A & E Kaplan Foundation
Michael E. Koen and Joyce Grenis George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation
Alice Abt
Marilyn and Mark Labkon Sandra and Michael Perlow
Accord Hospice
Lazarus Charitable Foundation Vicki and Gary Pines
Sarah Ach
Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation Protiviti
Alper Services LLC
James C. Mills Susan and Howard Reese
Marilyn and Howard Altman
Modestus Bauer Foundation The Retirement Research Foundation
Lynn and Alfred Altschul
Morrison Community Living RMC Mechanical
Am Shalom Congregation
New World Somewhere Ellen and Steven Rogin
Helen and Michael Arkes
Niles Township Morris and Judith Rosenzweig
The Baila Foundation
Biff Ruttenberg Foundation Family Foundation
Gary Belkin and Edward Tuder
Seigle Family RSM US LLP
Jane and Herbert Beller
Judy and Michael Smith The Rutkoff Family
LIFE www.cje.net W i n t er 2 0 2 1 15Buni and Jordy Berger Paula and Ronald Domsky Doris Roskin
Joanne and Lawrence Blankstein Dr. Vadim Edelstein Holly and Carey Rothbardt
Howard Blum Estia Eichten and Deborah Forman Eichten Jeri and Joel Rothman
Joan and Scott Bogot Dr. Arthur Elstein Raina and Howard Ruskin
Penny Brown and Jeff Rappin Carol and Randy Emer Victoria Sadoff
Robin Camerer Julia Erdely Jane and Robert Sarnoff
Jenifer and Scott Carnow Ernst & Young LLP Rhea and Lester Schlan
Leasha and Joel Carp George M. Eisenberg Phyllis and James Schneider
Congregation B’nai Torah Foundation for Charities Jodie and Gary Segal
The Cooper Foundation Sig Feiger and Rose Grossinger Shaker Family Foundation
Coyle Financial Laura and James Feldman Valerie and Lee Shapiro
Denise and Dr. Scott Davis Marla and Robert Ferencz Kimberly and Perry Shwachman
Dimensions Kosher Catering Roslyn K. Flegel Evelyn Siegel
Renee Friedman and Robert Druzinsky Joanne and Gregg Silver
Dafna and Stuart Gabel Barbara and Richard Silverman
Sheila and Vern Gideon Helen and Hillel Singer
Alice and Steve Ginsburgh Stephanie and Michael Smerling
Adam Glickman Marcie and Avy Stein
Zack Glover Rabbi Michelle Stern
Celebrate CJE Sharon and Elliot Goldman Susan and Steven Stoehr
Corporate and Individual Sponsors Gail Gudmundsen and Dr. Mead Killion Staci and Ari Studnitzer
Sarah and Joel Handelman Superior Hard Surface Solutions, LLC
Premier Circle Denise and Jonathan Handler Donna Teinowitz
The Grainger Foundation, Helene and Dr. Burton Herbstman Abbe Temkin
Harriette & Ted Perlman Sue and Larry Hochberg Benjamin Tessler
Benefactors Dr. Yonit Hoffman and Paul Peterson Miriam Toney
Lester & Edward Anixter Family Foundation, Susan and Bruce Hurvitz Topel Forman LLC
Anonymous, Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Dana and Lonnie Hurwitz Vedder Price
Foundation, Jack & Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund Iris and David Jacobson Voices: Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation
Patrons Janey and Robert Jakubowich Janice Wahnon
CIBC, Marc & Sharen Berman, The Crown JBS Foundation Jeff Weber
Family, Robert & Sylvia Haag Supporting Renee Kalish Weinger/Spector Foundation
Foundation, Joyce Grenis & Michael Koen, Linda S. Kaplan Herbert C. Wenske Foundation
James C. Mills, Morrison Community Kaplan Foundation Fund William Blair & Company
Living, Ira & Sheila Stone, Weinberg Family Arlene and Jerry Karel Robin and Dr. Clifford Wolf
Foundation, Kalman & Enid Wenig Harriet Karmin Lisa and Richard Worsek
Friends Barbara and Dennis Kessler Worsek & Vihon
Susan & Joseph Ament, Banner Real Estate David Kleinman Ella and Boris Zibitsker
Group, Eve & Richard Biller, Esther & Chuck The Rose F. & Alice M. Koffend Foundation
$500–$999
Bley, Sam & Robyn Brilliant, William & Joan Susan and Manuel Kramer
AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing
Brodsky, Dennis J. Carlin, Kent & Liz Dauten, Leo J. & Roslyn L. Krupp Family Foundation
Wendy and Steven Abrams
Keystone Capital, EquiTrust Life Insurance Norman Kwak
Elaine and Floyd Abramson
Company, Terri & Michael Freeman, Adrienne Tobi and Milton Lefton
Adamson Plumbing Contractors, Inc.
& Irwin Friedman, Gentle Home Services, Lester Lampert Inc.
AgeOptions
Gould & Ratner, Judy & Bill Goldberg, Marsha Natalie and Steven Levine
Azza and Tom Andreesen
& Allan Goldstein, Judy & Jeff Graff, Carol & Thomas Lockwood
Susan and Miff Ardell
Alan Greene, Ellen & Michael Gross, Hamilton Joan Loeb
Peter Ascoli
Thies & Lorch, LLP, Harry & Julie Kraemer, Rabbi and Mrs. Steven S. Lowenstein
Teri and Steve Barnett
Sondra Fineberg Kraff, Robert E. & Arona Lauren and Todd Lustbader
Jacqueline and Bruce Barron
Landsman, Lavin & Gedville, PC and Germin8, Bonnie and Ralph Mandell
Michael G. Bass
Sandye & Wayne Lerner, Sondra & Max Lorig, Gladys Brina and Lorence Merritt
Edward Baum, z’l and Rochelle Baum
Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation, Pablo M. Michalewicz
Gail and Ronald Baum
Harriet (z”l) & Allan Wulfstat, Trustees, Much Shelist
Belgravia Group Ltd.
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Sylvia Maria J. Noha, z”l
Bonnie Benson
Novick, Vicki & Gary Pines, Protiviti, Susan & North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
Nicole and Dave Berger
Howard Reese, Ellen & Steven Rogin, RSM Alison and William Pearson
Molly and Steven Berman
US, LLP, The Rutkoff Family, Biff Ruttenberg Karen and Donald Phillips
Gary Blachman
Foundation, Michael Saltzman, Susan Ringel Polsinelli Shughart PC.
BMO Family Office
Segal & Gary Segal, Seigle Family, Keith & Tanya Polsky
Ellen B. Bogolub
Marci Shapiro, Linda Soreff Siegel, Judy L. & Laura and Rick Prohov
The Breakers of Edgewater Beach
Michael Smith, John & Deb Sobel, Lindsay & Ericka and Robert Reese
Deborah and Matthew Brown
Evan Stein, Leslie Markman-Stern & Phillip L. Beverly and Dr. Howard Reinglass
Jane and John Colman
Stern, Taxman Family Foundation, Don & Janis Dr. Paul Ringel
Richard Cortesi
Trossman Robert Half
Patricia Dalessandro
Dorothy Rosen
Cookie and Dr. Salomon Dayan
CJE SeniorLife would like to thank all Jill and Michael Rosenbaum
Mariya and Max Dayan
contributors to the Celebrate CJE event. Barbara and Richard Rosenfield
16 W i n t er 2 0 21 GO TO WWW.CJE.NET/DONATE www.cje.net LIFEGeralyn and Michael Delaney Matlin Law Group, P.C. Chicago Messenger Service, Inc.
Hedy Diop Carol Maxon Julia Clark
Elton Dixon Nancy Meyer Beverly A. Cohen
DLA Piper US LLP Michael Reese Health Trust Congregation B’nai Tikvah
Laurence H. Donchin Andrea and Anthony Nocchiero Marcia and Kenneth Denberg
Dundee Pharmacy, Inc. Joanne and Howard Nusbaum Amy Deutsch
Carol and Steven Edelson Darlene and Norman Padnos Jill A. Deutsch
Susan and Richard Eggener Phillip J Patinkin Denise Edelson
Esther and Ronald Emmerman Peck Ritchey, LLC Joan R. Ente
Miriam Erlebacher Stuart Perlik Janet and Paul Epner
Sue Ettelson PEX Daniel N. Epstein and Sonja Reed
Eugene Cohen Insurance Agency, Inc. Sheila and Dr. Maurice Pickard Ruth and John Fairfield
Ezra Habonim Niles Township Rita and Allen Pomerance Gitta Fajerstein
Jewish Congregation Right At Home Karen and Daniel Forman
Edith and Gerald Falk Tami and Raymond Rokni Ronald Forman
Lynne and Mark Feinberg Matthew Root Ruth Forman
First Hospitality Group, Inc. Claudia and Steve Rosen Futures Flooring
Kari and William Foote Sandra and Dennis Rosen Sharon B. Glazer and Howard E. Kane
Daniel Fortman David R. Rosenblatt Joel Goldstein
Frank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc. Laurie and Stanley Rothbardt Zachary Goldstein
Betsy and Michael Friduss Ann and Raymond Rusnak Iris Goodman
Judie and Allen Ginsburg Lisa and Howard Sachs Richard Greene
Michael Glass Lynn and Gary Salit Allyson Marks Greenfield and
Harry M. Goldin and Jane Kaplan The Sandwich Club Avi Greenfield
Aaron Greenberg, Ph.D. Karan and Joel Schneider Tulay and Bayram Gulsen
David Greer Rosalind Schoenberg Russell Gumaya
Robin and David Guthridge Beverly and Ira Schulman Sherry Harrison
Joyce and Richard Hirsch Charles Schwartz Ryan Hess
Verna and Robert Hirsch Barry Segal Scott Hochstadt
Sheri and Gary Hokin Jenna and Jacob Shapiro John F. Jansson
Emily and David Inman Judy Share Walter Kale
Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates LTD Susan and Sol Shatz Julia and James Karagianis
Johnson Goldberg and Brown LTD Nancy and Richard Sher Ellen and Dr. Richard Katz
Joanne Kalnitz and Marshall Sorkin Dr. Boris Sheynin Ruth and Malvin Kaufman
Rebecca and Jason Kanter Karen and Hal Sider Betty and Steve Kolko
Eileen and Sherman Kaplan Barbara and Dr. Marc Slutsky Adrienne and Jeffrey Kriezelman
Shari and Floyd Keene Jeffrey Smith Laner Muchin Ltd.
Asher Kimchi Leah and Eric Solomon Andrea and Yehuda Lebovits
Kittleman & Associates Lew Sonn Andrea and Phillip LeBoy
Carole Klein-Alexander and Ron Klein Sondra and Charles Sonneborn Ronna B. Leibach
Ann-Louise Kleper Judith and Richard Stern Nanci Garoon Leigner
Sandra and Saul Klibanow Erica Tarantur Marcy and Kenneth Levin
M. Koblenz and Glen Cornblath Gail and Jerome Taxy Dr. Monte Levinson
Alice and Robert Kohn Marilyn and Dr. Michael Vender Rachel Levy
Sue and Drew Kowalski Pamela and Garry Weiner Helen and James Lewis
Tracy and Scott Kozak Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation Max & Benny’s
Nancy and Michael Kreloff Barbara and Barry Weiss Laurie and Martin Merel
Valerie and Keith Kretchmer Jessica and Leonard Weiss Lisa Meyerowitz and Daniel Greene
Roberta and Jeffrey Kwall Mary Whalen Mutual of America
Karen and Robert Lambert Barbara Worsek, z”l and Margery Nieder
Law Offices of Barbara A. Weiner Leonard A. Worsek North Shore Congregation Israel
Eli J. Lawrence, D.D.S. Andrea Yablon Margo and Michael Oberman
Donna and Ira Leavitt Zelda’s Catering Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co.
Dolly and Julian Levy Zuckerman Family Foundation Open Arms Solutions
Eva Levy Anne and John Oppenheimer
$300–$499
Arlene and Martin Lewis Janice Paul
Sally and Gershen Abraham
Nancy Lewis Judith Perlman
Jane and Steven Adler
Carol Linch, z”l Betty and Thomas Philipsborn
Anshe Emet Synagogue
Lo Verde Contracting Co. Plum Productions
Marcia and Bruce Balonick
David Macknin Positive Financial Solutions
Eileen and Dr. Bruce Bennin
Magid Glove & Safety Roslyn Pressner
Beverly and Allan Brodsky
Manufacturing Company LLC Shelley and Michael Radner
Elaine and Joel Brody
Richard Mann Nora and Donald Rado
Marla Brown
Alexandra Cohen Markovich and Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
Susan and Colman Buchbinder
Omri Markovich Randall and Betsy Rochman
Carpet Central & Harwood Flooring
Glenda and Dr. Sanford Mason Julie Roin
Caroline and Jason Chess
Doug Masters Ronald Roman
LIFE www.cje.net W i n t er 2 0 2 1 17Terry and Jerald Rosenthal Jennifer Weininger Chicago Health Magazine
Diana and Edwin Ruthman Joan and Donald Weisberg Patricia and Dr. Nessim Cicurel
Daniel Sabol WhiteheadFink Elder Law, LLC Charlene Clements
Kathy and Shaun Sales Randi and Steve Wine Stacy and Eugene Cohen
Terri and Howard Schneider Eirit and Alon Yonatan Debbie and Joel Cohen
Harriet and William Schoenwald Rebecca and Martin Zeidman Janice and Michael Cohen
Janice and Michael Schrimmer Mina Zikri Lillian and Herbert Cohen
Caryn and William Schuman Eleanor W. Zoub Margaret Cohn
Cheryl and John Seder Samuel B. Cohn
$100–$299
Gail Seldess Helen S. Coleman
Frida P. Abrahamian
Senior Living Experts Drs. Ellen and Dean Conterato
Ilene and David Abrahams
Veronica Siegel Andrew Cooper
Margery and Robert Abrams
Leslie and Jordan Sigale Jamie Cooper
Accurate Plumbing Doctors, Inc.
Ari M. Silver Jillian and Jack Cowan
Phyllis and Leonard Adams
Elisabeth and Alan Sklar Miren and James Crawford
Barbara and Steven Adelman
Elizabeth Stake Margaret Danilovich
Mary Beth and Stanley Adelman
Stationery Station LTD Julie Dann and Bradley Schneider
Jay Adkisson
Cydney Stein Judge and Mrs. Ronald Davis
Sherwin Adler
Michael Stein Nina and I. Walter Deitch
Sharon Alter
The Stein Center for Advanced Dentistry Nancy Depcik
Andrea and Richard Amend
Sam Teper Susan H. D’Oelsnitz
American Weathermakers
Tuft & Associates Amy and Dr. Ira Dolnick
Asbury Court Senior Living &
Sarah Warren and Jason Amrani Sharon Doney
Post Hospital Resort
Inez and Jerry Drazin
Ellen and Edward Bakal
Ida Dreyfus and Avrom M. Brendzel
David Bardach
Jerome Dreyfuss
Lynda and Michael Barth
Marjorie and Dr. Ira DuBrow
Felicia and Michael Baskin
Ecology, Inc.
Six Ways to Contribute Jacqueline R. Bazelon
Jessica Bearak
Roberta and Richard Edelheit
Charlene and Pierre Eilian
to CJE SeniorLife Madeleine and Allen Beerman
Lisa and Edmund Eisenberg
Ruth K. Belzer
Unrestricted Endowment Funds Richard Bendix
Margaret Eisendrath
Helaine Ellenby
Designated Endowment Funds Robert Bensman
Suzanne L. Epstein
Income for Life Endowment Carol A. Berkowitz
Marion and Burt Fainman
Sharon and Stephen Berkowitz
Funds Dr. and Mrs. David M. Berkson
Steve Farber
Judith and Terry Feiertag
Planned Giving Dr. Mark Berman, DPM
Carolyn and Dr. Ronald Feingold
General Contributions Carole and Dr. Joel Bernstein
Leo H. Feldman
Judith and Z. Samuel Bernstein
Create a Jewish Legacy Program Susan and Dr. Ira Bernstein
Roberta Feldman
Teddye Felix-Bliwas
The Council for Jewish Elderly (dba Susan Besson
The Honorable Glenn L. Felner
CJE SeniorLife) Endowment Foundation Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken
Joyce Fenchel
was created in partnership with the Linda and Howard Bifeld
Barbara and Glenn Ferencz
Julia Bikbova
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Arleen and Robert Blatt
Roberta Fink
Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, Jeffrey Finke
Diana F. Blitzer
Leslie and Norman Finkel
which was established to ensure Howard R. Bloom
Dr. Tessa Fischer
that CJE SeniorLife and our sister Lisa and Paul Blumberg
Dianne Fishering and Larry Rosen
Arlene and Howard Blumenthal
agencies have the necessary resources Pearl Fisk
Gail and Marvin Boehm
to meet the community’s needs. All Anne N. Borish
Jennifer Flink
Beth and Robert Footlik
commitments to CJE’s Endowment Deborah Bornstein and Steven Sklare
Julie and Jeffrey Forgash
Foundation are recognized as gifts to Sandra Bornstein
Eugene M. Frank
the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Marley S. Boruszak
Wendy and Benjamin Frank
Bobbi and David Brenner
Campaign. Linda Bressler
Amy Franklin
Hillary and Dr. Lee Freedman
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