Michael Jackson’s Spirit Still Lives On At Beth Abraham Center

by Jeff Jacomowitz

Even though June 25th marks eight years since Michael Jackson's passing, the love of his music has never faded. This is all so true for the residents and staff at Beth Abraham Center on Allerton Avenue. During National Nursing Home Week at the end of May, a Michael Jackson Tribute Act called, "MJXpressions" from Matawan, New Jersey, visited the Center with a real life Jackson impersonator. For 90 minutes, the impersonator brought laughter and smiles to everyone. The visit was priceless for both residents and staff.

"There is a little Michael Jackson that lives in all of us," said Chandel Stallworth, Recreation Director of the Beth Abraham Center. "Just to see the impersonator, sing with him and take pictures, was so special for our residents."

The Jackson impersonator didn’t stop until they everyone got enough. He danced and was lip syncing to Michael Jackson music playing in the background, signed autographs and took pictures for residents as well as staff.