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PAGE 14 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE April 25,
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ZAC PASMANICK, CRS
Certified Residential Specialist
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j people doing unto others
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Champagne Buffet
“all you can eat”
Sundays
1T.00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
(champagne after 12:30)
Featuring a wide variety of:
Beef, Chicken and Fish Entrees
Salads, Vegetables
Pastries, Desserts
and much, much more!
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“on the lake”
3300 Northlake Pkwy. .934-9180
by Robyn Freedman Spizman
When we speak of I.’Chaim, age
plays no factor, yet most of our
recipients have been what this
month’s feature calls “grown ups."
That’s because this time we honor
an II -year-old named Josh
Cohen.
Josh volunteers every other
Sunday at the Jewish Home. In
fact, he’d be there every Sunday
but on alternate ones he’s with his
own grandparents. Fellow dedica
ted volunteer Mollie Firestone raved
about Josh, saying, “He’s so great
at I I; just imagine when he grows
older.” His mother Cissy adds,
“Josh is like the Boy Scout who’s
ready and waitingto help someone
cross the street. He gravitates
toward helping others.”
The “others” that Josh helps
include anyone and everyone at the
Jewish Home. No generation gap
exists for this kind, loving boy who
greets each resident with a smile.
Josh wonders, though, why many
people find themselves unable to
work with the elderly. However,
Josh admitted, “1 was scared, too,
the first time I went up to the third
floor, but 1 got used to the people.
In many ways they’re just like eve
rybody else. They’re human beings
like me and you. 1 just give them
some happiness when I’m here and
that really makes me feel good.”
And “giving happiness” puts it
mildly. Residents’ face light up
when they see Josh’s winning smile.
As he passes them, they reach out
and kiss his hand or adoringly pat
him. In response, Josh welcomes
their love, giving them a hug or
warm greeting.
Josh Cohen: Always ready to help others.
During Sunday’s feeding time.
Josh helps in any way he can. He
feeds the residents, butters their
bread, cuts their meat or any job
that helps. Josh fondly speaks of
his friendship with resident Mr.
Cantor who taught him to play
chess. When I asked Josh who
wins, he smiled and said, “Some
times Mr. Cantor slips on purpose
and lets me win.” He added, “I
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LOVE” AND
UNDERSTANDING”
TWO WORDS THAT ARE OUR
FOUNDATION AND OUR PLEDGE
While undoubtedly KING SPRINGS VILLAGE Health Care Center provides the finest
nursing facilities in the South, our goal is to make our residents comfortable, happy, and secure
by providing the ultimate in professional care and a wide range of social and recreational
programs.
That’s why KING SPRINGS VILLAGE Health Care Center provides the
little “extras” that assure a feeling of privacy, dignity, and independence.
Our emphasis is always on the quality of life.
Extra interest.
Extra care . . . Extra service
Let us show you “love” and “understanding” in action. You are warmly invited
to visit and observe firsthand our wide range of social and recreational
programs, and to meet our dedicated staff.
We are confident that you will like what you see.
Kosher Meals upon Request
Apprc:
Admissions sei
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KING SPRINGS VILLAGE
HEALTH CARE CENTER
404 King Springs Village Pkwy.
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
(404) 432-4444
Dave Morgan,
Administrator
Owned By: Henry & Barbara Grossberg
Israel & Yetra Goldberg
learn so much from the people
here.” Josh only regrets being the
only kid around and wishes more
kids would come and help, adding,
“I’m having all the fun myself.”
In my estimation Josh Cohen is
a child whose abundance for car
ing is as seasoned as a lifelong
volunteer. His devotion to helping
others is as innate as his sweet
smile. When I asked Josh who had
inspired him he beamed and ans
wered, “my mom.” This is easily
understood because every time Josh
is volunteering, his kind and loving
mother is right beside or nearby
doing the same. This mother/son
combination touches everyone they
meet since it is clear that each is as
dedicated as the other.
When 1 spoke to Josh’s mom, l
asked what she’s done to teach
Josh and nurture these values. She
answered, “1 never forced him. He
showed the enthusiasm and we fos
tered it. We’ve always encouraged
Josh to be kind, helpful and po
lite.’
Mom Cissy added, “1 converted
to Judaism and truly believe that
Judaism is action. Without action,
you have nothing. If people became
more involved in helping with their
children, their children would be
more willing.” Cissy and husband
Bruce teach Josh many values. He
helps save for things in their
household pushke. For toys per
haps, you might think. Not so for
Josh. Instead he saves to prepare
for a special dessert. For him, per
haps? Wrongagain. Josh also helps
his mom at The Temple’s shelter
for the homeless. Josh said, “They
love it when Mom fixes a home-
cooked meal, so I get her to fix
dessert, too. Josh loves helping
there, talking to the people, setting
the table or any job that is asked of
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Photo bv Harold Alan