Lifestyle/Community
106 years apart at Durban’s Beth Shalom
Beth Shalom old age home in Durban recently celebrated two unforgettable occasions when the home’s oldest resident, Rose Simpson, made history as she turned 106 on April 13 and two days later Beth Shalom held its first bris!
SYLVIA COLLINS
PHOTOGRAPH BY SYLVIA COLLINS
BETH SHALOM GENERAL MANAGER
Rose has seen many changes in her lifetime and is still sprightly and full of optimism. She celebrated her birthday quietly with the home’s other residents as well as visiting family members.
Myron Panovka played the piano during tea and a lovely afternoon was enjoyed by all.
RIGHT: The youngest is introduced to the oldest. Baby Davidson meets Rose Simpson who recently celebrated her 106th birthday at Beth Shalom
Beth Shalom’s first bris for baby Davidson, the grandson of resident, Alec Vituli, was performed by Rabbi Anthony Gerson. This joyous occasion was well attended by family, residents, and committee members of Beth Shalom.
Recent renovations to Beth Shalom are almost complete; and the home is looking wonderful.
Beth Shalom’s committee, residents and staff are grateful for the generosity of their sponsors who ensure the home is well maintained and remains warm and homely for the residents who love living there.
Herschel GELBART
April 29, 2015 at 12:41 pm
‘Well done you all and Mazaltov
tell Alec vituli I bought his glenmore home when Pam and I married in Durban in 1975
we then started the glenmore minyan in that same house basement playroom which is still going nearly 40 years later
Love to Alec and family
Herschel and Pam gelbart
best years of our lives were in glenmore. Durban ‘
Ivor and Racine
May 3, 2015 at 9:27 pm
‘Happy birthday Aunt Rose
We love you’