Seniors who are unable to drive or are house-bound will be excited to learn that they can be transported, door to door and free of charge, to attend Jewish community events and other activities thanks to Wilf Community Connects, a program funded...
Read moreThe Hospice Revolution
This week Bruce Birnberg, LCSW , Executive Director of Stein Hospice, spoke to 87 AARP members at the North Brunswick Senior Center. His talk entitled “The Hospice Revolution” described the evolution of hospice from a barely organized...
Read moreCaring, Loving and Dedicated Mother
Written by Michelle Diano and photo credit: BDimages As Mother’s Day approaches, 93-year-old Anne Bernstein contentedly reflects on how her three daughters possess a deeper place in her heart. “I’ve had three beautiful girls who have been three...
Read moreWilentz Residents Speaks About Being A Holocaust Survivor
A story about Catalina Rosner, a Holocaust survivor who lives at Wilentz Residence, was recently published in The Courier News newspaper. After reading Catalina’s story, Jennifer Ferguson, an eighth grade language arts teacher in Somerville...
Read moreIsrael Independence Day
On Thursday, April 23rd, we celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, also known as Israel’s Independence Day. This holiday observes David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister, publicly reading the Israel’s Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948. On...
Read moreEarth Day Activities
This year we celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd! Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22nd, 1970 and is celebrated around the world. On this day we demonstrate support for environmental protection, and will...
Read moreWilf Campus Appoints Michael A. Kaufman Board of Trustees President
The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset has selected Michael A. Kaufman to serve a two-year term as president of its Board of Trustees. In discussing his goals for the 2015 year at the organization’s annual meeting, the East...
Read moreHolocaust Remembrance Day
In 1979, the President’s Commission on the Holocaust, established by President Jimmy Carter, commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day in the US Capitol with an unprecedented ceremony attended by the President, the Vice President, and many members...
Read moreMyth #5: Hospice Patients Cannot Withdraw From Treatment Once Enrolled
Hospice care does not have to be permanent stay. Patients have the right to withdraw from treatment at any time for any number of reasons. Some reasons include improvements in health, remission, or possible break-throughs or medical advances in...
Read moreMatzah Rolls
Ingredients: 2 cups matzo meal 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, beaten Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease cookie sheet. In a large mixing bowl, combine matzo meal...
Read morePassover Broccoli Kugel
This recipe is not only delicious, but it can be made year round substituting real noodles, etc. Ingredients 1 bag pesach Wide noodles boiled and drained 10-16 oz. broccoli cuts 3 eggs (or egg substitute) 1/2 pkg. of onion soup mix 1/2 cup...
Read more5 New And Delicious Ways To Use Matzo
Happy Passover! Keeping kosher for Passover can be tough when you’re craving some of your favorite meals. In this post we will be providing you with some Passover alternatives using matzo! 1. Matzo With Lox And Cream Cheese Drop the bagel and...
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