Ovation Communities

12/24/2025

Residents, staff, and guests had a wonderful time celebrating Chanukah together through music, stories, and tradition. The celebration included sharing reflections on the holiday, songs in Yiddish and English, dreidel games, and classic treats like latkes and sufganiyot. The room was filled with festive décor, laughter, and Chanukah spirit. ‎

12/23/2025

We are proud to recognize three Ovation Communities team members with the Maurice S. Surlow Award for Employee Excellence. This honor celebrates employees who consistently perform above and beyond to put residents first and deliver exceptional care and service. Established by the Zucker family in memory of their late uncle Maurice Surlow, the award highlights outstanding customer service across our communities.

Congratulations and Mazel Tov to:
Chantell Griffin, Life Enrichment - Jewish Home
Samantha Lawshea, Food Service - Jewish Home
Carietta Finch, Food Service - Chai Point

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12/23/2025

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to help ensure that our residents continue to live with dignity, compassion, and connection. Your year-end gift supports the care, programs, and Jewish life for older adults across Ovation Communities. Together, we can protect what matters most—community, safety, and belonging.

https://ovation.org/foundation/donate/

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12/21/2025

Our residents embraced the holiday spirit with a fun morning of decorating Chanukah cookies! 🍪🕎 The room was bustling with laughter, creativity, and festive cheer as sweet treats and memories were made together.

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12/19/2025

This week we have been celebrating Chanukah – the festival of lights and religious freedom. Unfortunately, the first night of Chanukah was marred by the horrendous attack on a celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. We mourn the lives lost, pray for peace among the survivors and are thankful for the heroism of those who saved lives.

Chanukah is a reminder that while there is evil in the world it is directed towards us at times, ultimately good prevails over evil. Hate cannot overcome hate, only love can and darkness cannot quench darkness only light can. May each candle we light help that darkness disappear as we echo the words of the prophet (Zechariah 4:6) – “Not by might nor by power but by My spirit, says the Eternal G-d.”

#שבתשלום

12/18/2025

Milwaukee Jewish Day School students brought Chanukah joy to our community with a wonderful concert for residents, staff, and guests. From classic favorites to Jewish twists on today’s tunes, the music filled the room with hope, faith, and togetherness.

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12/18/2025

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12/17/2025

Residents, families, and friends gathered to enjoy a beautiful Chanukah concert by the Milwaukee Jewish Community Chorale. The room was filled with music, connection, and holiday cheer as we celebrated the season together.

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12/16/2025

During the darkest days of the year, Chanukah reminds us of the power of light, hope, and togetherness. Our latest Touch Points shares meaningful reflections, joyful traditions, and simple ways to spread warmth and kindness during the Festival of Lights. May each candle we light bring comfort, connection, and renewed hope.

https://ovation.org/chanukah-add-light-to-our-world/

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by Dana Rubin‑Winkelman, MSW, CAPSW, Social Worker, Adult Day Services I hope you and your family are well. I am thinking of you and sending my positive thoughts. I hope to bridge the distance through this electronic connection. Typically, December has the shortest days and the longest nights of t...

12/15/2025

Wishing you and yours a bright and joyful Chanukah! May each night fill your home with light, warmth, and moments of connection and gratitude. 🕎 From our community to yours, Chag Sameach! ‎

12/12/2025

This week’s Torah Reading – Parahsat Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23) contains a story made famous in the play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Joseph’s brothers are jealous of his status as the favorite of Jacob’s children. The result is a plan that leads to Joseph being taken away from the family and experiencing years of hardship. In the end, however, the hardships made him a better person and put him in the right place to save his family and all Egypt.

G-d’s presence is not obvious in the story, yet it is clearly there in the way events play out. This portion reminds us that even when G-d’s hand is hidden, it still guides us toward growth and purpose. Our challenge is to maintain faith and integrity, as Joseph did, trusting that today’s struggles may lead to tomorrow’s blessings.

As we enter Shabbat, may we find strength in Joseph’s resilience and hope in the unseen ways that G-d shapes our journey.

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12/09/2025

We loved welcoming the Bader Hillel Academy 7th and 8th grade girls for a morning of games and connection! From lively Monopoly battles to competitive Trivial Pursuit rounds, the room was filled with laughter, conversation, and meaningful moments between generations.

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