Dedication Day Program Booklet for the Cincinnati Orthodox Jewish Home for the Aged

1963

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OFFICIAL OPENING IN 1914
 
The official opening of the Home took place in September, 1914, with impressive ceremonies attended by the entire Jewish community. Eleven residents were admitted to the Home within the next two months. Mrs. Mrs. Bierenbaum were the first Superintendent and Matron of the Home. The opening of this Home was just the beginning of a tremendous and responsible job. A standing committee of women, consisting of Mrs. Sylvia Max, Mrs. S. Gemberg, Mrs. Sarah Bernard, Mrs. Roninger, Mrs. Mary Albert and Mrs. Ida Neuerman responded to every need.
 
Mrs. Aaron Strashoon organized the Ladies Auxiliary about this time. In addition three out of town auxiliaries were formed, with one in Newport, K.Y., founded by Mrs. Spector and Mrs. Sandweiss, one in Middletown, Ohio, started by Mrs. Pressman and Mrs. Berezin, and one in Charleston, W. Va., organized by Mrs. Blumberg.
 
LARGER HOME REQUIRED
 
Residents increased so rapidly that plans were made for a larger Home. Through the efforts of the president, Mr. Schaengold, Mr. Glass, Mr. Metz and Mr. Neur, our recent location at 601 Maple Avenue, Avondale, was acquired and a new building with a kitchen, succoh, and a beautiful Chapel was erected with a capacity of 70 people.
 
In 1921 this Home was affiliation with the Community Chest. After Mr. Schaengold, Mr. Samuel Glass served as the Home president for two decades and was succeeded by Mr. Nathan Steinberg and Mr. George Rosen.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Moses Greenfinkel managed the Home for 22 years. They were succeeded by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baum, and in 1942, by Reverend