ON THE HOME FRONT – AND BEYOND

With dramatic changes in health care, reductions in government subsidies, and a growing population of older adults on the horizon, leaders Daniel Ruth, Michael Adler, David Friedman, Arlene Krieger, and Larry Marks discuss future plans and the development of new entities, and explain how the Jewish Home of San Francisco will continue to thrive.

PASSING THE GAVEL

Michael Adler, immediate past chair of the Jewish Home’s board of trustees, looks back on his two-year term, while new chair Steve Krieger anticipates his time in this role. They are followed by photographs from the 2011 annual meeting.

REBUILDING FOR REHAB

The Koret Foundation’s $1 million challenge grant has paved the way for expansion and enhancement of the Jewish Home’s rehabilitation center.

SILVER AND GOLD, NEW FRIENDS AND OLD

Echoing the lyrics of the summer camp song, Nancy and Norman Rossen are making new friends and keeping old ones at Moldaw Family Residences. They were the first couple to move into the retirement community when it opened in 2009, and they are delighted that it is everything they expected, and more.

FETE ACCOMPLI

Each year Mary and Patric Powell host a festive outing at Lake Merced Golf Club for Jewish Home residents, continuing a tradition established by their dear friend Victor Marcus.

PAINTING PARADISE

After moving into the Jewish Home, George Ruimy discovered he is a gifted painter. He is thrilled to share the rewards of his artistry.

SKY(PE)’S THE LIMIT

Ahuva Gershater never knew her nephew until Helen Luey, a dedicated and technologically savvy volunteer, arranged a virtual meeting.

GREAT APPRECIATION FROM GREAT BRITAIN

Although Zena Clive, 93, could not leave her home in England to be with her daughter, Suzie Simmons, when she had extensive back surgery, she was grateful for the compassionate care Suzie received as she recovered in the Jewish Home’s STARS unit.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

TIPPING OUR GOLFING CAPS AT TOPPING THE TWO-THIRTY-TWO MARK

The power of playing for par – and better. The 17th annual fundraising golf tournament, dinner and auction, benefiting the Jewish Home, raised a remarkable $232,000.

GOING ONCE – AND AGAIN

Lexus of Serramonte has supported the Jewish Home’s golf tournament auction for more than a dozen years because “It’s the right thing to do.”

PLANNED GIVING

FROM ISRAEL TO SILVER AVENUE

A plot of land near the Sea of Galilee is part of an estate left to the Jewish Home.

NOW-AND-LATER GIFTS

Consider making a gift to the Jewish Home that benefits you both now and in the long-term.

OPPORTUNITY COULD BE KNOCKING ON YOUR HOME’S FRONT DOOR

Securing his own home was important to Guenther Zimmermann.

OUR DONORS

Annual Fund donors demonstrate acts of loving kindness.

SHOWCASING TALENT WITH SHOW TUNES

When volunteer Stephen Katten sits down at the piano, his music resonates in the halls of the Jewish Home and in the hearts and minds of the residents.