Menorah Manor

JewishPressOfTampa Tampa, FL THESE PAGES SPONSORED BY MENORAH MANOR Howard Miller, Esq. Menorah Manor Story: In addition to his father, Irwin Miller, being a Menorah Manor founder, Howard’s grandfather was one of the first residents. “After my father passed away in 2010, I began think-ing that Menorah Manor was one of his legacies that I should try to carry on, even if in a small way. I was happy to become involved when Eric Ludin asked me to be on the board,” expressed Howard. Family: Two children, Rachel and Paul. Profession: An attorney who specializes in business, real estate and lending transactions. Hobbies: Golf, travel and food! Karen Sher Menorah Manor Story: “Irwin Miller, a founder and beloved fam-ily member, invited me to become a part of the Menorah Manor story as it was unfolding. The energy and can do attitude among the founders and pioneers was intoxicating. Today, the constancy of the collective vision continues to motivate. I am honored to again be a part of Menorah Manor’s important community role and success,” said Karen. Family: Karen and her husband, Mandel, of 31 years have three children, Michael, Mindy and Lauren and a chocolate lab, Babka, also known as their “favorite child.” Profession: Strategy development and execution for health care organizations Hobbies: Taking long walks with Babka and day dreaming about art and home furnishings Senior Living Board Menorah Manor Menorah Manor Board Dr. David Wein Menorah Manor Story: As he was growing up, David’s grandfather was a Menorah Manor resident. “I could see the importance of having a caring Jewish environment to serve the senior members of our community. I also watched and learned from my parents' community leadership roles which included their involvement at Menorah Manor,” said David. Family: Dr. Wein and his wife, Rachel, have been married for seven years. Their little boy, Aaron, is two and a half years old. Profession: David is an emergency room physician at Tampa General Hospital. Hobbies: Volunteerism and spending time with his family. Jeffrey Ulm, secretary Menorah Manor Story: A five year member of the Menorah Manor Family, Jeff states, “My initial interest was contributing to the fundraising and construction of The Inn on the Pond. Over the years I have become much more involved with this wonderful institution.” Family: Jeff and his wife, Karen, have been married for 29 years. They have three children, Rachel, Hanna and Ethan. Profession: Jeff is the vice president of the Tampa North division of Sentry Management, Inc. Hobbies: Motorcycles, cars, fishing, trap/skeet shooting and golf Scott Daniels, SRES Menorah Manor Story: Scott’s prior 15 year career was serving nursing homes and assisted living residences across the country. Since his college volunteer experience with a nursing home, Scott has been committed to serving the elderly. Family: Scott and his wife, Marcy, have been married for 25 years. The couple has two girls, Gillian and Rachel. Profession: Residential Realtor Hobbies: Traveling, supporting the arts and volunteering. Dell Krug, vice chair Menorah Manor Story: “I have been a volunteer and supporter of Menorah Manor for the past 23 years and served on several boards. I am a past president of the Menorah Manor Guild and was co-manager of the Gift Shop with Sue Schechter. I recognize the importance of expert and loving care of our community’s frail seniors and look forward to the success of our latest project, The Inn on the Pond.” said Dell. Dell and Larry Krug are both mem-bers of the Menorah Manor Foundation Founders Association. Family: Dell and her husband, Larry, have been married for 54 years. They have three children, all married, and five grandchil-dren. Dell’s husband and daughter-in-law are both involved with Menorah Manor in various capacities. Her grandson, who recently got into NYU’s film program, filmed and edited the 2011 Menorah Manor Membership Campaign video. Loren Pollack Menorah Manor Story: “I have a genuine concern for the elderly and enjoy giving back,” said Loren. Family: Loren and his wife, Joy, have been married for 20 years. They have five children and nine grandchildren. Profession: Property Manager and Developer Hobbies: Avid sports fan! Phyllis Dorian Schoenberg, treasurer Menorah Manor Story: Phyllis’ mother was a resident at Menorah Manor which encouraged her to become involved with the board of trustees. She is also a member of Jewish Women International. Family: Phyllis has one daughter, Robin, and two granddaughters, Lily who is four and Zoe who is one and a half. Profession: Retired Mediator Hobbies: Exercising, playing bridge and listening to music I will probably never forget where I was on the morning of December 31, 2011. I attended Shabbat morning services in the Ida and Jules Lowengard Syna-gogue at Menorah Manor, and what made that morning particu-larly memorable was the Bat Mitz-vah of 96 year old Samson Nurs-ing Center resident, Myrna Barg. Myrna looked vibrant that morning. She was seated at the front of the room, next to where Rabbi Leah Herz was leading the service. Seated behind her were her five daughters – she calls them her “five angels.” I enjoyed watching their smiling faces as they watched their mother become a Bat Mitzvah. Each one of them participated in the service, and Myrna qvelled at the sight of each daughter approaching the bimah. Myrna read beautifully from the Torah as she remembered her Hebrew teachings from over 80 years ago in Brooklyn, NY. She presented a meaningful D’var Torah, without using any notes! I have never seen that done before. During the service, I looked around the room, filled with Myrna’s fellow residents. They looked so proud of their friend, and were basking in her joy. Read the rest of this story and others like it by going to www. menorahmanor.org/blogs. 96 Year Old Woman Became a Bat Mitzvah by Judy Ludin, CFRE Chief Development and Community Relations Officer Menorah Manor RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT Robert Weisberg, Ph.D., treasurer Menorah Manor Story: “We all have parents, and at some point in life most require assistance, as will all of us. It is therefore essential that the Jewish community collectively plan for such eventualities. We must all take this responsibility seriously in any way that we believe we are able to; hence my involvement with Menorah Manor.” Family: Bob and his wife, Cindy, have been married for 42 years. The couple has two children, Seth and Ari, and two grandchil-dren, Jordan and Gabriella. Profession: Professor of Physical Oceanography Hobbies: Sailing Meet Menorah Manor's Newly Elected Trustees & Officers Myrna and her "Five Angels" <pagedata>15:0.0385028124:0.98182255:0.986100614:0.0330579914</pagedata>THESE PAGES SPONSORED BY MENORAH MANOR Howard Miller, Esq. Menorah Manor Story: In addition to his father, Irwin Miller, being a Menorah Manor founder, Howard’s grandfather was one of the first residents. “After my father passed away in 2010, I began think-ing that Menorah Manor was one of his legacies that I should try to carry on, even if in a small way. I was happy to become involved when Eric Ludin asked me to be on the board,” expressed Howard. Family: Two children, Rachel and Paul. Profession: An attorney who specializes in business, real estate and lending transactions. Hobbies: Golf, travel and food! Karen Sher Menorah Manor Story: “Irwin Miller, a founder and beloved fam-ily member, invited me to become a part of the Menorah Manor story as it was unfolding. The energy and can do attitude among the founders and pioneers was intoxicating. Today, the constancy of the collective vision continues to motivate. I am honored to again be a part of Menorah Manor’s important community role and success,” said Karen. Family: Karen and her husband, Mandel, of 31 years have three children, Michael, Mindy and Lauren and a chocolate lab, Babka, also known as their “favorite child.” Profession: Strategy development and execution for health care organizations Hobbies: Taking long walks with Babka and day dreaming about art and home furnishings Senior Living Board Menorah Manor Menorah Manor Board Dr. David Wein Menorah Manor Story: As he was growing up, David’s grandfather was a Menorah Manor resident. “I could see the importance of having a caring Jewish environment to serve the senior members of our community. I also watched and learned from my parents' community leadership roles which included their involvement at Menorah Manor,” said David. Family: Dr. Wein and his wife, Rachel, have been married for seven years. Their little boy, Aaron, is two and a half years old. Profession: David is an emergency room physician at Tampa General Hospital. Hobbies: Volunteerism and spending time with his family. Jeffrey Ulm, secretary Menorah Manor Story: A five year member of the Menorah Manor Family, Jeff states, “My initial interest was contributing to the fundraising and construction of The Inn on the Pond. Over the years I have become much more involved with this wonderful institution.” Family: Jeff and his wife, Karen, have been married for 29 years. They have three children, Rachel, Hanna and Ethan. Profession: Jeff is the vice president of the Tampa North division of Sentry Management, Inc. Hobbies: Motorcycles, cars, fishing, trap/skeet shooting and golf Scott Daniels, SRES Menorah Manor Story: Scott’s prior 15 year career was serving nursing homes and assisted living residences across the country. Since his college volunteer experience with a nursing home, Scott has been committed to serving the elderly. Family: Scott and his wife, Marcy, have been married for 25 years. The couple has two girls, Gillian and Rachel. Profession: Residential Realtor Hobbies: Traveling, supporting the arts and volunteering. Dell Krug, vice chair Menorah Manor Story: “I have been a volunteer and supporter of Menorah Manor for the past 23 years and served on several boards. I am a past president of the Menorah Manor Guild and was co-manager of the Gift Shop with Sue Schechter. I recognize the importance of expert and loving care of our community’s frail seniors and look forward to the success of our latest project, The Inn on the Pond.” said Dell. Dell and Larry Krug are both mem-bers of the Menorah Manor Foundation Founders Association. Family: Dell and her husband, Larry, have been married for 54 years. They have three children, all married, and five grandchil-dren. Dell’s husband and daughter-in-law are both involved with Menorah Manor in various capacities. Her grandson, who recently got into NYU’s film program, filmed and edited the 2011 Menorah Manor Membership Campaign video. Loren Pollack Menorah Manor Story: “I have a genuine concern for the elderly and enjoy giving back,” said Loren. Family: Loren and his wife, Joy, have been married for 20 years. They have five children and nine grandchildren. Profession: Property Manager and Developer Hobbies: Avid sports fan! Phyllis Dorian Schoenberg, treasurer Menorah Manor Story: Phyllis’ mother was a resident at Menorah Manor which encouraged her to become involved with the board of trustees. She is also a member of Jewish Women International. Family: Phyllis has one daughter, Robin, and two granddaughters, Lily who is four and Zoe who is one and a half. Profession: Retired Mediator Hobbies: Exercising, playing bridge and listening to music I will probably never forget where I was on the morning of December 31, 2011. I attended Shabbat morning services in the Ida and Jules Lowengard Syna-gogue at Menorah Manor, and what made that morning particu-larly memorable was the Bat Mitz-vah of 96 year old Samson Nurs-ing Center resident, Myrna Barg. Myrna looked vibrant that morning. She was seated at the front of the room, next to where Rabbi Leah Herz was leading the service. Seated behind her were her five daughters – she calls them her “five angels.” I enjoyed watching their smiling faces as they watched their mother become a Bat Mitzvah. Each one of them participated in the service, and Myrna qvelled at the sight of each daughter approaching the bimah. Myrna read beautifully from the Torah as she remembered her Hebrew teachings from over 80 years ago in Brooklyn, NY. She presented a meaningful D’var Torah, without using any notes! I have never seen that done before. During the service, I looked around the room, filled with Myrna’s fellow residents. They looked so proud of their friend, and were basking in her joy. Read the rest of this story and others like it by going to www. menorahmanor.org/blogs. 96 Year Old Woman Became a Bat Mitzvah by Judy Ludin, CFRE Chief Development and Community Relations Officer Menorah Manor RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT Robert Weisberg, Ph.D., treasurer Menorah Manor Story: “We all have parents, and at some point in life most require assistance, as will all of us. It is therefore essential that the Jewish community collectively plan for such eventualities. We must all take this responsibility seriously in any way that we believe we are able to; hence my involvement with Menorah Manor.” Family: Bob and his wife, Cindy, have been married for 42 years. The couple has two children, Seth and Ari, and two grandchil-dren, Jordan and Gabriella. Profession: Professor of Physical Oceanography Hobbies: Sailing Meet Menorah Manor's Newly Elected Trustees & Officers Myrna and her "Five Angels" <pagedata>15:0.0385028124:0.98182255:0.986100614:0.0330579914</pagedata>