Last month, we were visited by 4th graders (and parents and teachers) from Temple Emanu El. They came prepared to interact and be the lucky recipients of hundreds of combined years of wisdom that our residents have to offer.
Some found relatives who live here.
Our rresident Jokester and Lollipop Giver was in his element.
Here he is astounding the children by "removing" his finger.
Here he is astounding the children by "removing" his finger.
And here he is preparing a new generation of finger removers and mood lighteners.
As Rabbi Baroka in the Talmud said:
A clown may be first in the Kingdom of Heaven,
if he has helped lessen the sadness of life.
Here is budding artist Sonia learning from a master.