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Shari Bayer
Larry Fascowitz said, “It was wonderful to see the warm and upbeat reception the new residents from the Cohen Home received from the staff and residents of Berman Commons. My mother was excited to see new residents coming in to make friends with. Overall, I was impressed with what a celebratory and energizing occasion it was.”
August 30, 2023, 10:13 am
Jewish HomeLife Closes Cohen Home
Twenty-four residents from The Cohen Home transitioned to Berman Commons in May and June of 2023.
By Fran Putney
The Jewish Tower in Atlanta, a 200-apartment independent living facility that provides affordable housing to seniors, is getting a facelift.
July 13, 2022, 2:44 pm
Jewish Tower Renovation Approved by HUD
All Jewish Tower apartments in the 42-year-old building will be renovated.
By Susanne Katz Karlick
For over 40 years The Jewish Tower has been serving the Atlanta community.
December 15, 2021, 7:47 am
Jewish Tower Wins National Recognition for Quality
The Jewish Tower in Buckhead wins national award from affordable housing association.
By Bob Bahr
December 4, 2021, 11:01 pm
Eight Things to be Thankful for this Year
Read community insights, advice and perspectives during Chanukah.
Shari Bayer
December 3, 2021, 3:05 pm
A Chanukah Message from Shari Bayer
Read community insights, advice and perspectives during Chanukah.
By Shari Bayer
September 17, 2021, 6:21 pm
COVID-19: Employee and Employer Rights
Attorneys tell the AJT that employers have the right to mandate that employees be vaccinated — with exceptions.
By Dave Schechter
The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people not wait until late September to get their booster shot.
August 31, 2021, 7:33 pm
COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Already Available
Even those not immunocompromised are rolling up their sleeves.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
COVID-19 hit residents and staff of the Berman Commons.
December 22, 2020, 11:18 am
2020 YIR: Six Berman Commons Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
In March, the AJT reported on a COVID-19 outbreak at the Berman Commons.
By Dave Schechter
The Jewish Home, like other senior living facilities, was hit hard by the virus.
December 22, 2020, 11:15 am
2020 YIR: Breman Jewish Home Again Struck by COVID-19
In October of this year, a COVID-19 outbreak at The William Breman Jewish Home was linked to at least six resident deaths.
By Dave Schechter
The facility on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta “stopped taking new rehab and long-term care residents as soon as we found our first resident case,” said Jewish HomeLife spokeswoman Shari Bayer.
October 30, 2020, 6:41 am
COVID-19 Outbreak at Breman Home Escalates
The number of residents reported to have tested positive has grown since initial reports and extra clinical staff are being brought in to replace those testing positive.
By Dave Schechter
Potential new voting laws could affect Jews that observe Shabbat,
October 16, 2020, 6:39 am
Helping Seniors Vote in Time of COVID
Volunteers from the League of Women Voters were invited to help residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Berman Commons Assisted Living and Memory Care
July 28, 2020, 6:15 pm
Jewish HomeLife Visitation: Look, but Don’t Touch
Relatives are relieved to see their loved ones, but the COVID-19 restrictions have taken an emotional and physical toll.
By Dave Schechter
Berman Commons Assisted Living and Memory Care
May 27, 2020, 7:22 am
Berman Commons: No COVID-19 Residents
The experience at Berman Commons, where an escalating set of precautions were taken, demonstrated the difficulty of controlling spread of the virus.
By Dave Schechter
Jewish HomeLife operates elder care facilities at three locations: on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, in Dunwoody, and in Johns Creek.
March 27, 2020, 3:00 pm
Four Test Positive For COVID-19 At Berman Commons
Four residents of the memory care unit tested positive for the COVID-19, apparently through contact with an employee who informed Jewish HomeLife on Thursday, she tested positive.
By Dave Schechter
Social events such as the annual Sweethearts Ball at The William Breman Jewish Home give residents and families opportunities to celebrate together.
November 6, 2019, 12:39 pm
Caring for Jewish Atlanta’s Seniors
Harley Tabak, CEO of Jewish HomeLife, discussed the results from two recent news investigations on senior facilities.
By Roni Robbins
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