Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ

Memory loss is in the news again lately  , with the announcement by Hollywood actor Chris Hemingsworth, otherwise known as “Thor” in the Marvel Universe, that he will take a break from acting to spend more time with his family. The announcement comes after Chris received results of genetic testing that revealed he has a particular hereditary gene combination that makes him 8 to 10 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Chris wasn’t entirely surprised as his father already suffers from the disease. Despite the news, Chris is determined to stay in shape and avail himself of all the knowledge medical science has to offer, with regard to preventing or postponing the disease. It’s a stark reminder that many things contribute to cognitive impairment and that aging is not always the cause of an impaired memory. It may be time to gain a better understanding of  memory loss disorders , especially, if you have a senior loved one who is contemplating the move into a professional me

Food tells the story of our people, and doughnuts are no exception. These delicious, fried dough treats date back all the way to Jews in the New World. Sufganiyot – doughnuts filled with fruit jam filling and sprinkled with sugar – are the signature food of Hanukkah since 1920. Why? Because the Israeli Labor Federation declared them so, and we’re so glad they did because it’s what we look forward to most this holiday.  If you are looking to make classic Sufganiyot with a little less oil and clean-up,  the chefs at JCHC  have got you covered with this air-fryer recipe!  Sufganiyot Ingredients: Your Jam of Choice (We Recommend Strawberry, Blueberry or Blackberry) 2 Large Eggs 3 Cups Flour 2 Teaspoons Yeast ½ Cup Milk (Scalded) 1/3 Cup Sugar 3 Cups Flour 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature) ½ Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract 1 Teaspoon Salt Confectioner’s Sugar Canola Oil Sufganiyot Directions:  Add yeast, milk and sugar to your mixe

If your loved one has recently moved into an assisted living community, you can still celebrate Hanukkah together – especially if they moved into one of the facilities under the Jewish Community Housing Corporation. One of the greatest benefits of moving into  senior living in the Jewish tradition , is keeping all the traditions you know and love going. Here are some ways we are going to celebrate Hanukkah this year with our residents at Lester Senior Living.  Annual Hanukkah Party.  Hosted in the Weston Lobby, our annual Hanukkah party is always a big hit amongst the residents – and staff as well! We’re still finalizing the details, but every Hanukkah party always has live entertainment by the TKlez Band, dancing, and delicious, traditional staple foods like Sufganiyot doughnuts –  yum .  Hanukkah Crafts.  Our wonderful Community Life Coordinator, Keisha, hosts an annual Hanukkah crafts class where residents can create a signature piece of decor or symbol that is traditional to th

It’s great to live independently as a senior, but it’s even greater when you choose a community where you can enjoy the finer things in life. Where you live should reflect who you are as a person. If you’re accustomed to a certain lifestyle, you shouldn’t have to give it up just because you’re downsizing to an  independent living apartment . In this article, we’re going to debug any preconceived notions about apartment living for seniors and tell you why living at the Village in South Orange is nothing short of luxury.  Updated, Open Plan Living Spaces The newly renovated,  luxury apartments at the Village  have everything you could ever want in a smaller living space. Each apartment, whether you choose a 1 bedroom or studio, has an open floor plan which makes it more ideal to have family and friends over. Think about where everyone usually congregates in a house – the kitchen – and luckily each open concept kitchen is equipped with new stainless steel appliances and large peninsul