Ovation Communities

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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12/08/2025

The Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s (MJF) Culture of Philanthropy program is redefining what it means to give by encouraging staff to volunteer at Ovation Communities—expanding philanthropy far beyond financial support.

Earlier this month, Melissa Taylor, Associate Director of Women’s Philanthropy, and Melanie Staff, Donor Relations Manager, joined our ReCharge: Brain Health and Wellness program, an outreach initiative of Ovation’s Adult Day Services. We’re excited to welcome MJF staff back in January as they continue building connections with our residents.

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12/05/2025

This week’s Torah Reading (Vaysihlach – Genesis 32:4-36:43) includes the reunion of Jacob and Esau, formerly estranged brothers. This is a message of hope that those who have been at odds with each other can reconcile and live together peacefully.

This was the Torah portion the week Egyptian President Anwar Sadat came to Jerusalem in 1977 to initiate the peace process with Israel’s Prime Minister Menachem Begin. If the modern-day Jacob & Esau – former enemies can make peace, there should always be hope that we can make peace with other adversaries, as well as those in our personal lives we wish to reconnect with in a positive way.

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12/04/2025

Tomorrow is International Volunteer Day! We'd like to take this opportunity to celebrate our incredible volunteers who give so generously of their time, talents, and hearts. Volunteers are an essential part of life at Ovation Communities—bringing warmth, connection, and joy to the everyday experiences of our residents.

Sponsored by Hand in Hand, this recognition is our thank you to those who make a difference simply by showing up with kindness.

Interested in volunteering? Learn more ➡ https://ovation.volunteerhub.com

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12/03/2025

Our Artist Spotlight program is off to a colorful start! 🎨 Our first featured artist was Wassily Kandinsky, who experienced synesthesia—he could see colors when hearing sounds. Residents listened to "Clair de Lune" and created watercolor circle art inspired by his iconic style. We can’t wait to continue celebrating creativity and artistic expression.

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12/01/2025

Residents and Torah Academy of Milwaukee High School students took part in a special Chessed (Kindness) Activity, creating heartfelt “Thank You” cards together with our community

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11/28/2025

This week’s Torah portion (Vayetze – Genesis 28:10 – 32:3) includes the story of Jacob’s Ladder. In his dream, he sees angels climbing up and receives G-d’s promise of the land to his descendants. Upon waking, he says, G-d was in this place, and I did not know it.

How often do we fail to see the blessings before us? On Thanksgiving, we are reminded to be grateful for all the gifts G-d has given us.

May you have a meaningful Thanksgiving and Shabbat Shalom, a peaceful Sabbath.

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11/26/2025

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped bring our first Friendsgiving to life. It was a beautiful reminder of what this season is all about—coming together, sharing a meal, and appreciating the connections that make our community feel like family.

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