Sukkos was a joyous occasion that brought everyone outdoors to celebrate in our beautiful and spacious sukkah. Rabbi Pearlman, our beloved in-house Rabbi, oversaw all the festivities and gave everyone the opportunity to shake the lulav and esrog. To enhance the celebratory atmosphere – a concert with live music was conducted on Chol Hamoed. The lively Hakafos held on Simchas Torah were a fitting conclusion to an altogether uplifting high Holy Days.

Margaret Tietz was proud to sponsor an Elul Lecture delivered by sought-after speaker – Rabbi Yissocher Frand prior to Rosh Hashana on September 5th. The well-attended event was organized by CHAZAQ in conjunction with the Young Israel of Forest Hills. Rabbi Frand mesmerized the crowd with this thought-provoking speech entitled “Being Inspired by Inspiring.

More than one hundred community Rabbonim, dignitaries, politicians and friends gathered this past Thursday, October 25 at Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a member of CenterLight Health System, for the Grand Opening Gala and Ribbon Cutting of the facility’s newly expanded and renovated Kosher Kitchen. Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a landmark presence in Queens, is always spearheading new ways to improve its service to the Jewish Community. To ensure an environment that is welcoming to all – the entire facility, including the cafeteria, is now completely Kosher. Margaret TIetz has eliminated its non-Kosher Kitchen and gone all Kosher with a new, state-of-the-art Kosher Kitchen featuring separate meat and dairy – all Cholov Yisroel – sections under the supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens. Following a festive ribbon cutting ceremony, speaker after speaker stood up to share their affinity and affection for Margaret Tietz. It was quite remarkable to hear each one mention a loved one – whether it was their father, their mother-in-law or sister – who was at one time attentively cared for at Margaret Tietz. Much thanks was offered to Rabbi Chaim Schwartz of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens, who was highly instrumental in expediting approval for this Kosher transformation from the NYS Dept. of Health. Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld, eloquent statesman and Rabbi Emeritus of Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, powerfully lauded Margaret Tietz for its outstanding work and paid special mention to Linda Spiegel, Director of Public Affairs at Margaret Tietz, for building a network of strong relationships throughout the community. His masterful speech encapsulated the sentiment that Margaret Tietz, built in response to the needs of those who suffered so horrifically in WWII, serves as an apt comeback to the Nazi’s attempt to defeat us. He noted the ironic significance of Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's name, sharing the fascinating story of the famous Tietz Department Stores in Berlin – comparable to the Macy’s we know. Owned by Hermann Tietz of the prominent pre-war German-Jewish Tietz family, the stores were “aryanized” and renamed by the Third Reich in the 1930’s and the family's shares were seized . Still around today, there is little left to connect the chain to it’s original Jewish roots. However, the Margaret Tietz facility is doing the Tietz name proud, eternalizing it by embracing and caring for the survivors in our midst. Upon the conclusion of all the speeches, the guests were treated to a mouthwatering buffet of delicious dishes prepared by Margaret Tietz’s Executive Chef Yossi and his staff – all Glatt Kosher, of course

Listen tonight on Talkline radio with Zev Brenner - Celebrating the launch of Margaret Tietz's Kosher Kitchen.

Margaret Tietz Nursing & Rehabilitation Center recently hosted a very special event Sunday Evening, June 10th. The Pidyon Ha’Ben of Mishe Litwak took place in the first floor Recreation Room  – a fitting backdrop to this beautiful occasion, as the facility was an integral part of the new parents’ shidduch. Ari and Julie (nee Strauss) Litwak were brought together a year ago by Margaret Tietz’s very own Rabbi Pearlman, who made the acquaintance of Julie’s maternal grandfather – Mr. Erwin Wald, during his successful rehab stay at Margaret Tietz.  Rabbi Pearlman got to know Ari well when the young man served as the facility's Shabbos Mashgiach for about a year, and was highly impressed with him. Armed with the knowledge that Mr. Wald had a lovely eligible granddaughter – the good Rabbi “redt” the shidduch. The rest as they say is history! Great-grandfather Erwin Wald was in his element as three generations of his progeny came together to partake in  the ceremony and seudah in the embracing warmth that is synonymous with Margaret Tietz!

A beautiful garden, with the addition of a redbud tree with all heart shape leaves, was recently dedicated in memory of the beloved Gerald H. Hart - Executive Director of the Margaret Tietz Center from 2006 to 2010.  Board Members, staff, residents, business partners, family and friends gathered together for the poignant ceremony to recall this special individual whose compassion, kindness and dedication to our Residents and staff was steadfast and unwavering.

Staff and Friends of Margaret Tietz Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and CenterLight Health System turned out en masse to participate in the 11th Annual Queens/Long Island 5K RunWalk organized by the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates. Runners included Margaret Tietz Executive Director Joe Seminaro and CenterLight President and CEO Michael Fassler. This year’s event to benefit Israeli Terror  Victims took place Sunday, June 10th  in the beautiful community surrounding Cunningham Park, and featured a Kids Krazy Olympics and Max & Mina's Ice Cream Festival as well.