Edie Sadewitz
When she moved into the Jewish Home on April 1, 2003 (no fooling!), Edie Sadewitz
was looking for a place where she would feel comfortable and secure; she didn't
expect her new life to be so gratifying.
Despite a strong cultural identification with Judaism, Edie had never been
formally active in a synagogue congregation, but is now excited to discover
a burgeoning interest in religious studies. Besides becoming a regular participant
at the Home's Shabbat services, Edie attends Rabbi Marder's weekly Bible classes,
which she describes as “really absorbing.” One of her favorite activities
is the “Psalms, Songs and Stories” songwriting group, involving the
study and discussion of psalms, which are then put to music.
Through the Home's participation in the Fromm Institute’s adult education program, Edie joins other students for a variety of courses. And without having to
leave the Jewish Home’s campus, Edie was able to realize one of her long-time
goals: becoming computer literate, thanks to tutoring sessions offered by
staff and volunteers of the Jewish Home.
Edie indulges her lighter side by calling bingo games several times a week,
and also takes part in the Esther Weintraub Comedy Clinic, which pairs professional
comedians with Jewish Home residents to explore the finer points of Jewish comedy. “The
clinic touches my heart strings. I lose a lot of my inhibitions. I make a fool
of myself but I love every minute of it.”
Currently serving as president of the Home's Council of Residents, Edie
lauds the spirit of community she has found at the Home. “I'm so encouraged
by the people here – so much warmth has been shown toward me.”
She credits the Jewish Home staff for the quality of personal care given to
the residents. “They see us as more than a medical chart. We're people
to them. Four hundred and thirty people with 430 life stories.” |
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