Mission, Values and History
Mission
To improve the health, well being and quality of life of our Jewish seniors, as well as that of our general community, being mindful of the values implicit in our Jewish heritage.
Values
Recognizing that people thrive in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and individuality, we are committed to making our community one where these values are our guiding principles:
- Caring for older persons in an atmosphere of warmth, dignity and respect based on our Jewish values
- Fostering an environment of independence and autonomy
- Focusing on abilities, not disabilities
- Respecting each individual’s philosophy of life and death, religion and culture
- Advocating for the health and social needs of seniors
- Recognizing the importance of both high-quality services and value
- Maintaining an environment that promotes creativity, productivity and professional excellence
- Encouraging the richness of diversity among our residents, program participants, staff and volunteers
- Fostering collaborative efforts
Our History
The Jewish Home grew directly out of the Jewish community of Rochester, which began in the early 1800s when a few enterprising individuals ventured here to make new lives for themselves.
The Jewish Home’s first location was a large house on St. Paul Street, with room for seven full-time residents and several support personnel. Since those early days, we have grown to provide a full continuum of senior services through Jewish Senior Life.
A complete history of the Jewish Home is available in our book, A Family Among Families and a soon to be released addendum entitled, Honoring the Promise. Contact the Jewish Home Foundation for more information. | 
