NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

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Contact Amie Schulz

248-592-1146

 aschulz@jslmi.org

AND SO...WE SING

by Jo Strausz Rosen

The celebration of the Jewish holidays has always been rooted in the duality of joy and sorrow, hope and suffering. Throughout Jewish history, these moments of festivity and reflection have been interwoven with periods of persecution, displacement, and unspeakable atrocities. This tension between the obligation to celebrate and the awareness of human suffering is at the heart of what it means to live with faith in a broken world.

As we commemorated the one-year memorial of October 7, 5785 this past week at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, our thoughts continue to be with the hostages and their families, and our Israeli family and friends who are deprived of the joy of celebration. Our grief casts a pall over our festivals which can feel hollow or even unjustifiable. How do we gather in happiness when others are enduring unimaginable pain? There is no simple answer, but it lies in the nature of Jewish tradition itself.

FRIENDS

Kick Off the New Year Here!



It’s the beginning of a brand spanking new year and after we get done atoning (and eating), it’s time to look ahead and consider how we want to use the time G-d has generously given us. I don’t think of this as creating a to-do list, but rather an annual opportunity to make sure I live my life in line with my dearest values. If you’re reading this, caring for our older adults is probably one of your dearest values too. I hope you’ll express that value by spending time with us at Jewish Senior Life, supporting Lives Well Lived, making a tribute, etc.!

Volunteer



Toward that end, we have many great volunteer opportunities, and we’re always open to new ideas. If you have an expertise or interest you’d like to share, whether it’s a one-time lecture / discussion / demonstration or a weekly class, we’d love to have you bring something new to JSL.

Some of our most urgent volunteer needs include:

Marvin’s Bistro – weekly 11 – 1

Krolik Café – weekly 11 – 1

Sharon’s boutique – Monday, Thursday, and Friday 11 – 2

Out trips with residents – as they are scheduled.

Friendly visits to residents – schedule is flexible.

Please call me at 248-592-5062 to discuss how you can be a part of JSL.

Join a Committee

Another wonderful way to get involved is to join an event committee. If you’re interested, please give me a call to talk about our upcoming celebrations.



Join Us for a Laugh!

And last, but certainly not least, and this only takes two hours, you could join us at Lives Well Lived on Sunday, November 17 at 2pm. We’ll be welcoming the hilarious Al Lubel for an afternoon of comedy and camaraderie. Al Lubel is a veteran comedian who has entertained TV audiences on Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, and David Letterman, as well as on stages across the country. We’re thrilled to welcome him to Lives Well Lived and we’d be thrilled to welcome you too!

Information, tickets, and sponsorships are available at jslmi.org/lwl.

Visit the Boutiques, Bistro

and Cafe

Unless I’ve been doing it wrong all these years, the high holidays also mark the beginning of Chanukah shopping season (right?). All proceeds from our boutiques support programming at JSL.

We have:

• Toys and books for kids of all ages
• Lovely clothes
• Lots of accessories
• Men’s apparel and gifts
• Great gift items

Pop in to shop and grab lunch at Marvin’s Bistro or Krolik Café. If you want to talk volunteering, eat lunch, and/or go shopping, give me a call and I’ll meet you there!

Beth Robinson

Director

FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life

brobinson@jslmi.org

248-592-5062

EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240

jantin@jslmi.org

JSL PUMPKIN PATCH

A group of Hechtman residents enjoyed a warm, delicious batch of pumpkin muffins, prepared by JSL Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Elizabeth Freyre. In addition to enjoying a healthy and tasty treat, participants filled out a "favorite things" list while the muffins were baking, adding a dash of "getting to know each other" friendship-building fun.



Elizabeth said about the recipe, "Pumpkin muffins are the perfect addition to a fall breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. They offer health benefits from these enriching ingredients - pumpkin, whole wheat flour, oats, avocado oil, and coconut sugar."

MENTAL HEALTH DAY

On World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10^th, JSL staff in Oak Park hosted an enlightening Relaxation Workshop, focusing on the role that scent has in managing stress and anxiety. The discussion explored how fragrances, like lavender, chamomile and citrus, can impact our mood and provide a sense of wellbeing. Following the talk, residents participated in a hands-on workshop, where they inhaled a variety of essential oils and created personal relaxation vials to bring home.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Spinach Gnocchi for a Break-the-Fast win! Buttery, delicious and cheesy is perfect for a Yom Kippur side dish.

AT HOME WORKOUT

Research continues to show that muscle strengthening is imperative for knee osteoarthritis relief and can bring powerful results. The key is finding movements that actually feel good. Whether you are just starting out on your fitness journey or have experience, this video will give you options to work on for stronger knee flexors and knee extensors - both equally important for relief.

Pound cake is called that because the original recipe used one pound of each ingredient.

FRIDAY FUNNY