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May 27, 2022
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Resident Gaye Bennes Reminiscences on Playing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Gaye Bennes comes from a family of gifted musicians and actors. Her mom was a musician, her father and brother were both actors. Born in 1936 in NYC, Gaye moved…
May 10, 2022
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and JGS Lifecare Pay Tribute to its Talented Residents and Staff
This month we celebrate the talented residents and staff members who make our organization so special. We are in awe of you. Here’s a look at just a few individuals…
April 27, 2022
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Resident Carmela Favorito Writes About Life, Loss, and the Meaning of Family
Click here to read the story published on EastBoston.com. At a young 90 years of age, Carmela Maria Leone Favorito has seen it all. Born in San Nicola, Italy in…
April 4, 2022
Running the Marathon Every Day at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and JGS Lifecare
As athletes from all over the world toe the line on April 18th for the 106th Boston Marathon, we are reminded that our residents and patients are also marathoners in…
March 7, 2022
Get to Know Mary Grimm, Chief Financial Officer
Married for almost 23 years to Brad, a “die-hard” Pittsburg fan, Mary Grimm readily acknowledges that her family’s loyalties are divided between Boston and Pittsburgh when it comes to sports…
February 14, 2022
Message from Adam Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, January’s blizzard challenged us to fight a two fronted battle: cold, ice and snow on one front, and COVID-19 on the other. Confronted with near-zero temperatures…
February 10, 2022
Get to Know Adam Ernst
Executive Director Leonard Florence Center for Living Adam Ernst is proud of his Minnesota upbringing, especially his glory days of playing hockey, but people are often surprised by the fact…
February 4, 2022
Staff Hot Pick: Homemade Onion Soup on a Cold Winter Day!
There is nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of soup during the cold winter months. Jen Fazekas, Director of Marketing at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, serves a hearty onion soup…
December 31, 2021
Family Letter – December 31, 2021
Dear Families and Friends, COVID cases are once again rising throughout the state, and we have started to see a commensurate increase in infection rates among our staff. This purpose…
December 14, 2021
Message from Adam Berman, President of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, As we approach the December holidays, it’s clear that the festivities look different than in past years. The uncertainty around the variant is making us extra…
November 9, 2021
Look What’s Happening at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz!
Residents and staff enjoyed restaurant outings, magic shows, and musical performances this month. As evidenced by the many photos, it’s apparent that the activities were quite a hit! Elaine Jacobson,…
November 9, 2021
Look What’s Happening at the Leonard Florence Center for Living!
“Deli Day” is back by popular request and residents and staff alike are savoring the delicious sandwiches and accompaniments. The deli was forced to close during the pandemic, but as…