The Three Weeks is a period of mourning that occurs in the summer every year leading up to Tisha B’Av. We mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple and the exile of the Jews from Israel. Observing and relearning the details of these events helps us to recognize the weaknesses which brought about these tragic happenings. We do this through the process of “teshuva,” which means self-reflection with a commitment to become better. With “teshuva,” everyone has the power to turn tragedy into joy. The Talmud actually states that after the rebuilding of the Holy Temple, these days will be altered as weeks of happiness and celebration.
History has a tendency to repeat itself, if we don’t learn from it. That’s why it’s so important to shed light and observe even the most tragic times. With that said, here are some observances and more information regarding Tisha B’Av that the team at JCHC has put together. What Happened on Tisha B’Av? On Tisha B’Av, five major tragedies occurred.
Observances During The 3 Weeks and Tisha B’Av There are many mourning-related customs and observances that are followed for the entire three-week period leading up to Tisha B’Av. Some examples are no haircuts, no new clothing purchases, no listening to music and no Jewish weddings are to be held during this time. The afternoon before Tisha B’Av, we are to eat a full meal to prepare for the fast. When the afternoon concludes, the Seudah Hamaf-seket is eaten. This is a meal that contains bread, water, and a hard-boiled egg only. The hard-boiled egg represents two major elements. The roundness of the egg reminds us of the precious circle of life. The second element is that the egg is the only food that becomes harder the more it is cooked – i.e. a true symbol of the Jews’ ability to rise over the ashes, no matter what life throws our way. Jewish Learning at JCHC in Morris County, NJ If you’d like to know more about Jewish culture, or about how we are observing the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B’Av, please contact the team at JCHC today. At our Lester Senior Living community, we read the Torah, hold Maariv Services and even offer university level classes about Jewish history and culture. To learn more about the Jewish teachings offered at our assisted living community in Morris County, NJ, please visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org/assisted-living-morris-county-nj/ Original content posted on jchcorp.org/the-three-weeks-tisha-bav/
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Father’s Day is just around the corner! Meaning it’s time to celebrate the special father figures in our lives, including grandfathers. Taking the time to acknowledge and honor grandpa for Father’s Day will go a long way. If there’s one thing that all grandfathers have in common, it’s their love for their kids and grandkids. Grandfathers truly value that quality time with their family, so give them a day they’ll treasure for years to come!
If you’re not sure where to start, our assisted living team at Lester Senior Living in Morris County has put together some great ways to celebrate grandpa on Father’s Day.
Celebrate Fathers Day at Lester Senior Living, NJ As mentioned above, we understand that some health, memory and mobility concerns may prevent some assisted living residents from leaving the community to celebrate Father’s Day. So, we encourage you to celebrate with grandpa at Lester Senior Living instead! We have fun events planned for our residents on Father’s Day: “Movies and Mimosas” at 1:30pm, “Afternoon Social and Snacks” at 2:30pm and “Fun and Games on the Patio” at 3:30pm, to name a few! For more information on how Lester Senior Living will be celebrating Father’s Day, please contact us today or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org/ Original content posted on jchcorp.org/fathers-day-ideas-assisted-living/ If you’re sick of hard boiled or scrambled eggs, try shakshuka! This popular Israeli egg dish is healthy, easy to make, and incredibly delicious. Not to mention, it can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For breakfast or lunch, you can eat shakshuka with bread, pita or matzah. And for dinner, you can eat shakshuka with a fresh mixed green salad. Before you start to drool, here is the JCHC’s recipe for shakshuka that serves 4-6 people.
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Dining Deliciously at Lester Senior Living, NJ The culinary trained chefs at Lester Senior Living are always happy to try out new recipes for our assisted living and independent living residents. Whether it’s a crowd favorite like bagels or an Israeli dish like shakshuka, there’s nothing they love more than sharpening their cooking skills. For more information about dining options for seniors in Morris County, NJ, please contact us today: (973) 929-2725. You could also visit our website to learn more about what life is really like at Lester Senior Living: https://jchcorp.org/lester-senior-living-morris-county/ Original content posted on jchcorp.org/shakshuka-recipe/ Everyone deserves a vacation – especially senior caregivers. Juggling multiple responsibilities along with caring for your senior parent can be exhausting without the occasional break. If this sounds like you, now is the time to consider respite care at Lester Senior Living. Not to mention, respite can be an effective way to broach the subject of assisted living to mom. In this article, we’ll cover what respite care entails and how it is provided to our residents at our senior community in Morris County, NJ.
What is respite care? Respite care gives you the opportunity to take a temporary break from your senior caregiving duties. It’s completely up to you to determine how long respite care will last for mom. It can be arranged for a week or up to several weeks at our assisted living community. At Lester, you won’t need to worry about mom’s safety, care or socialization while you are away! When planning for your much-deserved getaway, we recommend keeping mom in the loop about respite care. Giving her details about her short-term stay at Lester and emphasizing the professional care, security, and social interaction that she will receive here, can help her feel more secure with the transition. Advantages of Respite Care At Lester Senior Living, experienced staff members are onsite 24/7 to help mom transition to respite care more easily. And you can feel confident leaving here in our care knowing that respite guests receive the same support, socialization, and benefits as full-time assisted living residents. Some of the best advantages of respite care at Lester Senior Living are:
Become a Full-Time Resident after a Respite Stay at Lester Senior Living NJ Mom will not be the only one to benefit from respite care. You will return from vacation more relaxed and ready to jump back into caregiving. On the other hand, maybe mom has discovered that she really likes our community in Morris County and made a few friends here while you were gone. As mentioned earlier, respite care is the ideal way for seniors to “try-out” assisted living without making the permanent commitment. Many of our current senior residents chose assisted living as a result of a respite stay. At Lester, seniors find new friends in their age group, many activities that pique their interests, as well as, a very safe and welcoming environment. For more information on respite care, or to learn more about the Lester Senior Living community in Morris County, please visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org/assisted-living-morris-county-nj/ Original content posted on jchcorp.org/time-for-a-vacation-consider-respite-care/ |
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