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Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project

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Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland with support from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland created the Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project, a series of individual books containing first-hand accounts from Holocaust survivors of their childhood, Holocaust experience and their lives after World War II. It is the objective of the Holocaust Legacy Project to highlight the […]

APRIL 7: Spice it up! Ginger Part 1

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Older Adult Online Activities Did you know that ginger was known for warming up people? And ginger has also warmed and spiced up our language. In the past, ginger was also known as an antidote for poisoning. Join us to learn more and receive three recipes to try in the next two weeks. Share your […]

APRIL 8: The History and Art of the Passover Haggadah

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Older Adult Online Activities The Haggadah is ageless and timeless; it is an evolving story that reflects our individual selves, as well as collective experiences, as Jews. Join us as we explore the history and examine historic Haggadots. Free to participate. Wednesday, APRIL 81:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. […]

APRIL 15: Spice it Up! Ginger – Part 2

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Older Adult Online Activities We’re going to follow-up on our spice of the month: ginger. We will discuss the results of trying three recipes with ginger and share some of our own favorite recipes using this spice. Free to participate. Wednesday, APRIL 151:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. You […]

APRIL 22: Movie Club: “Diverted”

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Older Adult Online Activities On September 11th, 2001, 38 planes headed to New York City were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. A town of 9,000 took in 7,000 passengers for 4 days until American airspace reopened. After watching it together, we will briefly discuss the film. Free to participate. Wednesday, APRIL 221:00 – 3:30pm VIA […]

MAY 6: Spice it up! CHIVES Part 1

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Older Adult Online Activities Favored by Marco Polo over 4,000 years ago, chives push many ordinary, mundane foods to a different culinary level. This simple herb, when blanched, are featured in street stalls and trains in China as a quick snack. Join us as we learn about this versatile herb. Receive three recipes to try […]

MAY 13: Author! Author!

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A Live Conversation with Award-Winning Historian Scott D. Seligman Join us for a fascinating and engaging conversation as acclaimed author Scott D. Seligman brings to life:– The dramatic events of The Great Kosher Meat War of 1902– The untold story of immigrant women discovering their collective power. A pivotal moment in early American Jewish activism– […]

MAY 20: Spice it Up! CHIVES Part 2

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Older Adult Online Activities Follow up on our herb of the month, chives, as we share results from the three recipes and exchange favorite chive dishes.Free to participate. Wednesday, May 20 1:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. You will receive a link to join the activity after you register. […]

MAY 27: Movie Club: The Samuel Project

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Older Adult Online Activities In search of a unique and engaging idea for his high school animation contest, teen illustrator Eli Bergman unravels an incredible hidden story of perseverance and survival from his aging grandfather Samuel. After watching it together, we will briefly discuss the film.Free to participate. Wednesday, May 27 1:00 – 3:30pm VIA […]

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Caregiving with Confidence Workshop

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Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia? Are you noticing memory loss, confusion or unexpected behaviors? Join our free live six week on-line workshop to understand the impact of dementia on you and the person for whom you are caring. You’ll learn to: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Caregiving with Confidence Workshop […]