Author: Melinda Lejman

Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity

Posted by | Jul 25, 2024 | , |

Lyla Kay’s Journey from Juvenile Arthritis to Aerial Acrobats Unless you or someone you know suffers from juvenile arthritis, it may be surprising to learn that it affects approximately one in 1,000 children under the age of 16. Living with juvenile arthritis means coping with daily pain and stiffness, making physical activities challenging. But Bornblum second-grader Lyla Kay is not letting it get in her way of pursuing her passion for aerial acrobatics. Lyla and her family’s journey with arthritis began when she was just 15 months old. “She wasn’t sleeping well, she was waking up crying, and she...

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Caregiver Café at Temple Israel Brings Comfort, Hope, and Peace to Caregivers

Caregiver Café at Temple Israel Brings Comfort, Hope, and Peace to Caregivers

Posted by | Jan 7, 2020 | |

“‘To love another as oneself’ requires us to care for ourselves as though we too are worthy of love and care,” says Rabbi Feivel Strauss, senior education Rabbi at Temple Israel and the lead clergy for Caregiver Café. “To the extent we nourish our ‘self,’ the better we can care for others. It is vital for caretakers to honor the holy work they do and to resolve together through community and friendship.”

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The Big Lunch

The Big Lunch

Posted by | Jan 2, 2019 | , |

As much as we treasure these moments, it becomes even more important for seniors, who thrive on social interaction and who may be limited in their ability to get “out and about” on a regular basis.

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