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-L’ Chaim-
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him.
Still amazed with Josh’s dedica
tion, 1 asked him what motivates
him? He proudly but modestly
answered, “I’m a sergeant major.”
He explained that in his newsletter
called Mishioch, he earns points
for doing mitzvas. “When I do a
good deed, I get a point. I think
giving tzedaka is very important."
When I asked Josh if he has any
advice for other kids, he imme
diately said, “Do unto others as
you would have them do unto you.
Don’t tease or be mean to people,
because one day it could happen to
vou.”
Josh, like most kids, has also
given a lot of thought to what he
wants to be when he grows up. At
the top of his list is a writer or
electrician. Josh, who has a read
ing disability, has worked hard in
this area. His favorite stories in
clude Isaac Singer’s “Eastern Euro
pean Stories.” In fact, he wrote to
Isaac Singer, his favorite author,
and received a reply of which he is
very proud. Cissy added, “Josh’s
volunteer work has really streng
thened his self-concept. He’s so
appreciated and welcomed. It really
makes him feel good to be himself.
I he minute I finished our inter
view, up popped Josh, since he
knew it was lunchtime and the res-
identswould need him. Hequickly
disappeared into the elevator and
was off looking for a job where he
could help.
I know for sure all the “grown
ups" who have been recognized in
this column will agree that Josh
Cohen is certainly deserving. While
only I I years old his ability and
dedication to helping and giving to
others puts him light years ahead
of himself. Just as Josh says that he
“learns a lot" from the residents at
the Home, so can we learn from
Josh. 1 hanks to Josh, our 5-year-
old son Justin wants to go and help
there too when he’s old enough.
Justin thinks what this “big boy”
named Josh does is really neat. Of
course, so do we and isn't it nice to
know we have our own “super
kids” like Josh who are ready and
able to help as well as set an exam
ple for us all to follow.
So, to Josh we say L’Chaim...it’s
kids like him that perpetuate the
notion that “you’re never too old
or too young” to make a difference
and Josh Cohen surelv does!
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