Opening of the Jewish Pavilion program in a wing of a nursing home in Westminster Care of Orlando in downtown Orlando, 2001.
“Where have all the seniors gone?” asked members of the board of Kinneret, the Jewish sponsored senior residence in downtown Orlando. They realized there was no follow up with the residents who left the warm embrace of Kinneret and moved into a nursing home. In 2001, the Jewish Pavilion was established as an agency of JFGO to bring the joy of friendly visitors, Jewish Sabbath and holiday celebrations, musical events, youth performances and educational programs in order to keep this isolated group engaged and active. L-R: Jim Emerson, Sheryl Meitin, Mark Silverberg, Claire Chepenik, Farlen Halikman, Rhonda Pearlman and David Bornstein
Judy Kahan
Jewish Pavilion youth volunteers bring cheer to residents of Horizon Bay by serving ice cream at the monthly musicale, c. 2012.
Soon after the creation of the Jewish Pavilion, Judy Kahan gathered the names and locations of Jewish elderly living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Central Florida. The Jewish Pavilion has been enhancing their lives
ever since.
L-R: Anne Gobey, Sara Goldberg, Matthew Goldberg
Jewish Pavilion
A Walk in the Park, a Jewish Pavilion event in Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs, 2013.
Currently more than 400 volunteers are helping the Jewish Pavilion fulfill its mission in more than 50 facilities communitywide. The Pavilion staff and volunteers raise funds at A Walk in the Park fundraiser, one of many communitywide events to support their efforts. In addition, the Jewish Pavilion operates a Senior Help Desk to assist members of the community with eldercare planning and end-of-life issues.
L-R: Gloria Newberger, Executive Director Nancy Ludin and Craig Ludin
Jewish Pavilion