B’Nai B’rith Home and Hospital (Memphis, TN) 50th Anniversary Medal

1977

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Tho' we are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are: One equal temper of heroic hearts. Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. - Tennyson
Dear Friends: On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff, please accept this special medallion as an expression of our thanks for your interest arid concern in the activities of the Home over the past 50 years. We are looking forward to another half century of serving ever-changing needs of our aged and solicit your continuing support and generosity.
Sincerely,
William B. Rudner President
ABOUT THE HOME Rabbi Max Samfield understood the heroic hearts of our Old, "made weak by time and fate." He perceived the ancient charge to Jews: to honor, to care, to feel for our aged. Thus, a Home for elderly and infirm Jews became Rabbi Samfield's inspiration, brought to real-ity in 1927 by B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7. Over the years the Home's support has come from you, the United Way, B'nai B'rith, and Jewish Feder-ations and Welfare Funds. It is for you and our dedicated Board to carry on the Home, where 149 Residents, and future Residents, might strive and seek and find a new life. The Home is staffed for the care and comfort of the elderly, including the chronically ill. Dietary, medical, dental, podiatric and pharmacy needs are profession-ally tended to; registered nurses are on 24-hour duty: doctors visit daily and are on call; our hospital is also available for emergency care. The Auxiliary and trained social workers aid the Residents' adjustment. Residents have the opportunity for music, TV, ac-tivities and lively interests. They find outlets in their hobby center, ceramics, knitting, bingo. The passing years are brightened with birthday parties, religious holidays and social activities (e.g., movies and outside visits), in which the Residents' Council has a voice. Orthodox and Reform services are conducted in the sanctuary and Kashruth is observed.
ABOUT THE FUTURE The percentage of our population over 65 years of age is increasing. In one city the percentage doubled dur-ing the past 25 years — to reach 17% of the Jewish residents. Per capita costs have skyrocketed: In 1944 the daily cost per resident was $1.89, contrasted with $26.00 in 1977. It is no wonder that the 1977 budget exceeds $1,500.000. And. in the future, the demands for volun-teers and contributions will surely rise. After all, we expect a greater number of Residents, who unfortu-nately will be even older and sicker than today's Resi-dents. YOUR SUPPORT The Home depends upon your support. How you can contribute is explained on the reverse side.