Mission Impossible?
In such a time as this, with the contentious state of today’s economy and the impending health care reform, is this mission impossible? David Rosen, President and CEO of Wexner Heritage Village, doesn’t think so
“Wexner Heritage Village isn’t just a nursing home ...
Introducing a sustainable model of health for our community.
The National Interfaith Coalition on Aging says, "Spiritual well-being is the affirmation of life in a relationship with G-d, self, community and environment that nurtures and celebrates wholeness."
We like to think of spiritual care as the "glue" that binds all that we do here at Wexner Heritage Village. Honoring spirituality allows us to achieve perspective on the "why" and how it connects to the "how" in our daily business of caring for people in our community. It reminds our community that all times in an individual life are sacred, that the vulnerable need to be cared for, and that it is our duty to show deference to the elderly (Lev.19:32) by allowing them to remain as connected, integral members of our community.
Our commitment to spiritual life is not just about meeting individual spiritual needs of residents, but also to meeting the needs of families and staff members as well in order to allow for healing, growth, comfort, and education as we strive to remain true to our Jewish ethical commitments.
Though we were founded on Jewish roots, our entire campus of services is open to community members of all faiths, and we strive to meet varying spiritual needs through chaplaincy and other programming efforts.
Our campus of services, as well as buildings located off campus, is supervised by the Vaad Ho-Ir of Columbus with the support of a full-time mashgiach. Kashrut, or kosher dietary laws, is set forth by the Torah and our commitment to it assures several things:
Kosher dietary laws go beyond the separation of meat and dairy. Some foods, such as shellfish, are disallowed, and others must be prepared specifically before they can be consumed. For more information on kashrut, go to http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm.
Rabbi Cary Kozberg has been Director of Spiritual Life here since 1989. His responsibilities include overseeing the religious and spiritual nurturing of residents, family members and staff throughout the Wexner Heritage Village family of services. He believes that spirituality is the base that supports our ability to serve others and states that “by promoting an ethos of sanctity, spirituality gives meaning and purpose to our mission to honor the elderly, affirm the dignity of every person, and bring healing to those who need it.”
Rabbi Kozberg is the father of four, a physical fitness enthusiast, an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult MiniSchool, and the drummer in a rock-and-roll band that can often be heard playing at locations around our campus. He is married to Sheryl, and the two live in the Bexley/Berwick area.
Rabbi Sharon Mars is the Assistant Director of Spiritual Life for Wexner Heritage Village, a position under which she also serves as the Jewish Chaplain for Zusman Community Hospice, and as the Jewish Community Chaplain for greater Columbus. Though her title is long, her role is also to nurture spirituality among residents, families and staff of our Village. She was called to religious service based on her love for Judaism and of people.
Feeling blessed to learn from the challenges of others, Rabbi Mars believes that quality care means addressing the needs of the “whole person, considering that person's physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs.”
Rabbi Mars and her husband, Or, have three children and both enjoy watching movies and basketball together. She enjoys running and reading, but says her greatest passion is in spending time with her family and friends.
Deaconess Linda Frank began her career with Wexner Heritage Village as a nurse with the Zusman Community Hospice program, before moving to her current role as the Christian Chaplain for our Village.
Her role is to provide spiritual companionship and counseling to those of Christian faith throughout our system of services, with a primary focus on those served by Zusman Community Hospice , Wexner Heritage House and the Transitional Care Unit at Wexner Heritage House.
She says, "Illness and aging are triggers for spiritual reflection." This is why the Chaplain's availability to residents for companionship, prayer, reflection and worship services are vital to a resident's spiritual well- being.
Linda enjoys spending time with her family, and enjoys attending classical and early music concerts as well as teaching classes at her church.
| Rabbi Cary Kozberg 614-231-4900 x1244 |
Rabbi Sharon Mars 614-231-4900 x1132 |
Deaconess Linda Frank 614-231-4900 x1138 |
Wexner Heritage House was established in 1951 to serve the needs of Jewish elderly in our community. Today, we serve people of all faiths, though our commitment to the Jewish faith guides us in all we do. Whether you are staying with us for short-term rehab, or long-term-care, you are welcome to join us for any – or all – of our weekly spiritual programs.
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Heritage House: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. |
Torah Study Kabbalat Shabbat services Candle Lighting and Kuddish |
(Synagogue) (Synagogue) (Main Dining Room) |
| Creekside: 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. |
Kabbalat Shabbat services Candle Lighting and Kuddish |
(every other week) (every week) |
| Heritage Tower: 5:30 p.m. |
Candle Lighting and Kuddish |
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| BHA: 6:00 p.m. |
Candle Lighting and Kuddish |
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Shabbat Morning Services (Synagogue)
Our religious programs include observance of all Jewish holidays. If you will be with us during a Jewish holiday and would like to participate in a holiday program or observance, please contact your Social Worker or call Rabbi Kozberg at 231-4900 x1244.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to maintain the Jewish ambience at WHH, therapies are not offered during worship services on Shabbat mornings and during morning services on major Jewish holidays. On Yom Kippur, therapies are generally not offered to Jewish patients. Please contact Rabbi Kozberg or your Social Worker with any questions or concerns.
| 10:00 a.m 10:45 a.m. |
Christian Worship (Yassenoff Residents / Yassenoff Activity Room) Christian Worship (Multipurpose Room 2 - Open to All) |
Notify your direct care staff or Deaconess Linda Frank if you wish to receive communion from members of the Christ the King RC Church.
Wexner Heritage Village
1151 College Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43209