Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ

  Gravlax, smoked salmon or lox… oy vey! Call it what you want, there’s no denying this Israeli staple is the perfect complement to any bagel, matzo cracker or slice of rye bread. The best part about this recipe? You don’t have to buy a smoker to make it!  The Jewish Community Housing Corporation lives by this easy-to-make recipe for smoked salmon. Our one firm recommendation is to prep and cook this recipe ahead of time, as the salmon takes time to marinate and refrigerate overnight before serving. We love to start this recipe on Saturday, so that the smoked salmon is ready to be eaten for Sunday brunch!  Ingredients for Smoked Salmon:  Large salmon fillet (2 lbs.) Brown sugar (2 tablespoons) Liquid smoke (1-2 tablespoons)  Salt (2 teaspoons) Pepper (½ teaspoon) Baking pan (11” by 7”) Canola oil cooking spray  Mixing bowl and dish Capers and lemon slices to taste (optional)  Smoked Salmon Directions: Combine salt, pepper and brown sugar in a bowl to c...

Spring is finally here! Which means it’s time to ditch the lazy winter habits you may have fallen into, like binging Netflix series for days on end and avoiding the cold outdoors. In your defense, snow, ice and freezing temperatures can make it hard for anyone to stay active during the winter, especially seniors. With the arrival of spring, comes a new opportunity to refresh and start over with better lifestyle choices. It’s the perfect time for seniors to get active outside, each and every day.   In honor of new beginnings, we’d like to take this time to highlight some key health and wellness tips that seniors can take advantage of this spring.  Take up a new physical activity and incorporate it into your daily routine.  Whether it’s a daily 30-minute walk or chair yoga class, staying active consistently is so important for seniors both physically and mentally. Exercising on a daily basis has the power to help seniors maintain a healthy weight, reduce stress, and ge...

  There seem to be two major traits that Jewish people in the entertainment world have: the comedy gene and the music gene. We often don’t realize how true this is, until you start to look at famous TV, film and music personalities. You may come to discover that a majority of your favorite actors, actresses and musicians are of Jewish descent. The team at the Jewish Community Housing Corporation (JCHC) would like to take this time to honor just a few of our favorite, influential Jewish entertainers that were born in the month of April.  Robert Downey Jr. (April 4th) It’s only right to start with Marvel legend, Robert Downey Jr. Although he’s been in the acting industry for decades, he really gained critical acclaim after nailing his leading role in 2008 as Iron Man. In the same year, he was also named as one of the most influential people by Time Magazine. Most importantly, he’s one of the best examples of how it’s never too late to turn your life around. Everyone who knows hi...

  How many times has this happened to you? You’re watching your favorite TV series when you suddenly remember you’ve left something in the kitchen and run to the next room during the commercial, only to forget why you went there. Everyone experiences a brain freeze or a “senior moment” once in a while. It’s normal to forget why you came into a room, where you left your keys, or someone’s name here and there. Especially if you’re having a tough week and feeling extra tired or stressed. However, if you are noticing more serious memory loss or perhaps the early signs of dementia in loved ones, it can be concerning for everyone involved. If you see your senior parents struggling with failing memory, here are some ways to support their cognitive function.  Help them… Socialize on a regular basis.  Socializing wards off depression, loneliness and stress, all of which contribute to memory loss. COVID-19 may have complicated things here, but with the weather getting warmer and mo...