A Note from Craig
Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining us on this 29 day Holy Journey. I am excited to share with you this year’s Jewels of Elul V.8 on the Art of Aging.
While the month of Elul begins on Saturday evening, over the next two days you will receive a note from Rabbi David Wolpe and myself to help ease you into the trip! It’s not too late to invite your family, friends and colleagues to join you in receiving a daily Jewel.
Below you will find some information about this years beneficiary organization, Vista Del Mar.
Catch you in the New Year!
Craig
A Note from Vista Del Mar
Vista Del Mar grew out of two prayers – one of a child who prayed for a safe haven, and one of a man, Seigfried Marshutz, who prayed for a life filled with meaning.
Over 100 years ago, The Jewish Orphan’s Home of Southern California, later renamed Vista Del Mar, was created and quickly became known as one of the finest residential programs in the country. One might think that the art of aging well is dependent on the love and care we receive as young children… but this is not always the case. The truth found here is that healing can occur at any age – and begins with an opening of the heart and the true seeing of another human being.
This is the art of aging modeled for Vista’s children by those who care for them whether in our residential cottages, after-school programs or schools.
Founded on the Jewish value of loving-kindness, Vista Del Mar’s Board of Directors is made up of generations of families committed to the children Vista serves – whether Jewish or non-Jewish. Our Board demonstrates that the art of aging well is found in providing service to others; in keeping the prayer for a meaningful life, alive. V’Shinantam Levanecha; and they teach it to their children so the work can continue…until there is no longer a need.
We hope you will find our mission worthy and support our efforts to care for Los Angeles’ children in need and families in crisis.
Elias Lefferman, PhD CEO & President
Rabbi Jackie Redner Rabbi-in-Residence
