Growing up in St. Paul, Henry’s earliest experience with Sholom began at age 13. After he became a Bar Mitzvah, Henry would visit and make music with residents of Sholom each month. Part of a mentorship program across multiple organizations and congregations at the time, Henry quickly became involved in the community and discovered a love for helping others.
Henry enjoyed a long career as a social worker and remains deeply connected to our local Jewish community, recalling that as a reason he chose to move to Bentson Assisted Living on the Shaller Family Sholom East Campus. As he said, “I could interact with residents who I knew, and who already knew me or my parents.”
Prior to living at Bentson, Henry was an activities volunteer at Sholom and continues that today.
From helping with Shabbat and holiday observances to providing residents transportation to services at area congregations for early morning minyans, he enjoys helping people and sees himself in so many of the staff at Sholom.
“Sholom’s social and music programs are good,” Henry said. “Their therapy is also good, and I have noticed a lot of stability with their staffing. I have great respect for them.” Henry hopes that Sholom continues to bring new resources and meaningful experiences to residents.