More than a Doctor: Jerome Abrams

There are many ways to define a person. Many times, a person is defined by their career. For Jerome Abrams, this means defining him by his thirty-plus years as a family physician. However, there is more to Jerome Abrams than his medical responsibilities. He is also a family man and a community participant.

Professional achievements aside, Jerome Abrams is a remarkable man with endless love for his wife and children. He and his wife share a love for helping others, and both work in the medical industry. Jerome Abrams and his wife married 35 years ago. They had three children whom they raised to be respectful and successful. Their sons are all eagle scouts and college graduates.

Jerome Abrams is also a strong community participant. He is devout in his religion and a congregation member of Beth Sholom synagogue. He is a member of Ruach, which is an instrumental musical group associated with Beth Shalom congregation.

As a father, Jerome Abrams cherishes children. He spearheaded the building of a community playground called Picadilly Castle. He participated in the project’s fundraising, design, and construction. He was also active in the Dover Children’s Theater for more than ten years. He worked as the theater’s lighting director for 30+ productions, assistant director for 4 productions, and was the director for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Jerome Abrams’ community care extends beyond local children to the homeless. He volunteered for Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. He also played an important leadership role as a board member. Under his leadership, a bicycle repair shop and day resource center were organized.