Sunday, May 5th - Saturday,

May 11th

We're Bringing Israel to Ovation!

Volunteer to Join the Fun!

We are planning a major celebration for Yom HaAtzmaut at Ovation this year on Yom HaAtzmaut, Tuesday, May 14. This year we have organized a simulated trip to Israel (called Passport to Israel). We will need many volunteers to help with activities, including, people to help with specific activities and a few tour guides to walk people through the stages of the “trip”.(The Mitchell Airport in the Jewish Home lobby, a flight in part of Peck, Ben Gurion Airport in the other part, an Ulpan in the Tribute Room, visit to Jerusalem in part of Rubenstein, travel to Tel Aviv & Haifa in the other part of Rubenstein and a kibbutz visit in the Chai Point Lobby.) If you’d be available the whole time – great, but we can still use your help if you are only available part of that time. Contact Rabbi Adams (sadams@ovation.org) or Stephanie Gramza (sgramza@ovation.org) to let them know your availability. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Your presence on our campus is important to us. Please be sure to contact Tanya at tmazor@ovation.org or 414-721-9260 in advance if you plan to come and volunteer for any volunteer opportunity so that we may appropriately greet and welcome you. Please also be sure to wear your volunteer badge.

We want to make your volunteer experience meaningful.

*Volunteer spaces are limited*

Ovation Jewish Home

Sunday, May 5th:

• 2:30 pm - Memories in the Making (JH 4th Floor)

Monday, May 6th:

• 11:00 am - Yom HaShoah Commemoration (Rubenstein Pavilion)

Tuesday, May 7th:

• 1:30 pm - Manicures with Ahava (JH 4th Floor)
• 3:00 pm - Milwaukee Youth Theatre I Never Saw Another butterfly & the Terezin Promise (Rubenstein Pavilion)

Wednesday, May 8th:

• 1:30 pm - Mystery Movie Matinee: Argylle (Peck Hall)

Thursday, May 9th:

• 1:30 pm - Outing to Grohmann Museum (JH Front Entrance)

Friday, May 3rd:

• 2:00 pm - Shabbat Shirah and Candle Lighting (JH Lobby)
• 3:00 pm - Mincha Service (Synagogue)
• 3:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Adams (Rubenstein Pavilion)

Saturday April 6th:

• 9:00 am - Synagogue Services Followed by Kiddush (Synagogue)

Rehabilitation Department

Thursday, May 9th:

• 10:00 am - Assisting Rehabilitation Staff

Friday, May 10th:

• 10:00 am - Assisting Rehabilitation Staff

Ovation Chai Point

Tuesday, May 7th:

• Movie Night (Rubenstein Pavilion)

Wednesday, May 8th:

• Bingo (Rubenstein Pavilion)



Kavod Terrace

Reminder: volunteer opportunities at Kavod Terrace may turn into one-on-one visits

Wednesday, May 8th:

• 1:30 pm - Movie Matinee: Argylle (Peck Hall)

Thursday, May 9th:

• 2:30 pm - Grohmann Museum Outing (JH Front Entrance)

Friday, April 26th:

• 2:00 pm - Shabbat Shirah and Candle Lighting (JH Lobby)

Saturday, April 27th:

• 9:00 am - Synagogue Service (Synagogue)
• 11:30 am - Kiddush (Peck Hall)

Daily

• Board Games- Volunteers are needed in the late afternoon and evening hours to help with board games like Uno.

Pastoral Services

Daily

• 3:00 pm - Mincha (Synagogue)

Weekly

• Synagogue Curator (more details below)





All Communities

Daily

• One-on-One Friendly Visits / Helping Residents with Tasks (reading mail, organizing closets, etc.)
• Spiritual Assessments
• Help Plant Operations with Removing Small Plaques from Walls

Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the

scheduled start time for all activities.

Looking Ahead

Passport to Israel Event:

We are planning a major celebration for Yom HaAtzmaut at Ovation this year on Yom HaAtzmaut, Tuesday, May 14. This year we have organized a simulated trip to Israel (called Passport to Israel). We will need many volunteers to help with activities, including, people to help with specific activities and a few tour guides to walk people through the stages of the “trip”.(The Mitchell Airport in the Jewish Home lobby, a flight in part of Peck, Ben Gurion Airport in the other part, an Ulpan in the Tribute Room, visit to Jerusalem in part of Rubenstein, travel to Tel Aviv & Haifa in the other part of Rubenstein and a kibbutz visit in the Chai Point Lobby.)

If you’d be available the whole time – great, but we can still use your help if you are only available part of that time.

Contact Rabbi Adams (sadams@ovaiton.org) or Stephanie Gramza (sgramza@ovation.org) to let them know your availability. 

Kavod Terrace Outings

• May 9th - Trip to the MSOE Art Museum at 2:00 pm. Contact Katie Lobacz (klobacz@ovation.org)
• May 15th - Trip to the Zoo. Contact Katie Lobacz (klobacz@ovation.org) to learn more.

Holocaust Survivors' Seder:

• We are in need of a couple more volunteers to help serve beverages at our annual Holocaust Survivors' Seder on May 29th from 3:30 to approximately 7:30 pm. Please contact Stephanie Gramza, Ovation's Pastoral Care Admin Assistant, at sgramza@ovation.org directly to sign up for this opportunity.

Pay it Forward

Please pass on this newsletter and/or our volunteer application to anyone you know who might be interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Synagogue Curator

Our pastoral services team is looking for a Synagogue Curator to help organize the Synagogue, specifically after services. This individual will ideally come weekly at a date and time that works for them (preferably Sunday or Monday) to assist Rabbi Emmer with maintaining our collection of written materials and Judaica. All faiths are welcome for this role.

Contact Tanya at tmazor@ovation.org to sign up.

In Need of Someone to Volunteer Regularly with Adult Day Services

Looking for a fun way to learn about brain health and help others? Consider volunteering a few hours of your time weekly in the Ovation ReCharge Interactive Brain Health class on Mondays or Wednesdays from 10 a.m-2 p.m. (or part of that time frame.) Come and experience this fun class so you know what it is all about before deciding if it is a good volunteer opportunity for you. ReCharge is interesting and relevant for all ages and the information you glean may be helpful to someone you love. Contact Dawn Adler for more information at dadler@ovation.org or 414-277-8838.

Are You a Russian Speaker?

The Jewish Home is looking for Russian speaking volunteers to build connections with our Russian speaking residents.

These volunteers are encouraged to participate in activities and/or friendly visits!

If you are interested or know someone who may be, please contact Kimberly Rosenau at krosenau@ovation.org and Tanya Mazor at tmazor@ovation.org!

Вы русскоязычный?

Еврейский дом ищет русскоязычных волонтеров для налаживания связей с нашими русскоязычными жителями.

Этих добровольцев поощряют к участию в мероприятиях и/или дружеских визитах!

Если вы заинтересованы или знаете кого-то, кто может быть заинтересован, свяжитесь с Кимберли Розенау по адресу krosenau@ovation.org и с Дэвидом Битаном по адресу dbitan@ovation.org!

For questions about the newsletter, email Courtney, Marketing and Community Engagement Associate, at caune@ovation.org!

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