LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN II APARTMENTS | Discover Jewish Senior Life! | |
Contact Jackie Rosender
248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org
| This week at JSL, I’m reflecting on some important moments that crossed my path. I had the privilege of attending an event hosted by Nancy and David Gad-Harf, who had just returned from a Jewish National Fund volunteer trip to Israel. Later that evening, we attended a larger presentation by Jewish National Fund USA at Temple Israel and learned about the program Special in Uniform. The program works with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), helps soldiers with special needs find meaningful roles within the military, empowering them to thrive. | |
MEER LIVE
AND LEARN
SPECIAL EVENT
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Please join JSL, in partnership with Oakland University, for this educational overview of the amazing classes offered at Meer.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025,
1:00 PM - 2:00
Meer Independent Living
6760 West Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
RSVP with Amie Schulz:
248.592.1146 (TTY #711)
aschulz@jslmi.org
| A LIVE AND LEARN EXTRA! EXTRA! | Read all about Live and Learn's Fall semester "Graduation Day" in this week's Jewish News. | |
100 Years of Volunteers
Right now, there is so much going on behind the scenes as we head into this big anniversary year. The number 100 doesn’t seem all that big, but I see the difference each volunteer makes to a day at JSL, so to me that’s 100 years times 365 days or 36,500 days of caring attention and support from four generations of volunteers. Last year, we clocked about 7,800 hours of volunteering. If that was an average, that would be 780,000 hours. Calculated at Michigan’s current minimum wage of $10.56, that would be today’s equivalent of $8,236,800 in donated time.
Of course, our volunteers are worth more to us than $10.56 / hr. In fact, in my humble opinion, they’re each worth their weight in gold. Besides racking up some pretty impressive service hours (and btw, I think those numbers are all low), they bring heart and soul into JSL.
Time is life and our volunteers give a lot of life and we’re all thrilled to spend this year celebrating them.
Stay tuned for news about anniversary events!
| Dora Stone and Susie Claypool | |
Celebrate Passover with Us!
Although Jewish Senior Life is a diverse, inclusive community, many of our residents choose JSL for the heimishness, the kosher food, and the holiday celebrations. With Passover coming, we’re looking for a few volunteers who would like to lead a short seder in each building. We have a Haggadah and Rabbi Polter has created a list of which sections/pages to do. As someone who has done this for the past two years, I can assure you that it requires no special skills, only a desire to help give our older adults who do not have family seders to attend a caring Passover experience.
The times and dates we still need seder leaders for are:
Prentis
Saturday, April 12 at 1:00pm
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm
Fleischman
Saturday, April 12 at 5:00pm
Sunday, April 13 at 5:00pm
Fleischman Memory Care
Saturday, April 12 at 4:30pm
Sunday, April 13 at 4:30pm
We are also looking for volunteers to do Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat services. Maybe your family or your congregation would like to support JSL in this way?
Fleischman Men’s Club
The fellas at Fleischman are looking for a gentleman who is willing to lead a monthly meeting. Meetings might include an activity, games, cards, a discussion group, whatever the group would like to do together. The time and day are flexible depending on the volunteer’s schedule. Please call me if you have a couple of hours to hang out with these cool dudes.
Kids’ Stuff
Harley Fisher Hubert loves the book her grandmother, Hechtman resident Bonnie Hubert, bought her at Sharon’s boutique. We’ve got lots of gifts for your adorable little peanuts. And each purchase supports Jewish Senior Life!
| Ms. Tracey (aka Tracey Proghovnick) doing sensitivity training with Scout Pack 231, in advance of their "Read with a Senior" visit to Coville on February 23, proving you’re never too young to volunteer! | |
Beth Robinson
Director
FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life
248-592-5062
brobinson@jslmi.org
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MARGOT & WARREN COVILLE
ASSISTED LIVING &
MEMORY CARE
| Come See the JSL Difference! | |
Now accepting applications for extremely low Income apartments
Contact Rick Goren
248-592-1155
rgoren@jslmi.org
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Sixty-three years ago, Fleischman residents, Sharyanne and Arnie Kollin, DDS, a former captain in the U.S. Air Force, were brought together through a matchmaker friend in Detroit. Sharyanne fondly recalls how proud she was to share the news with her girlfriends that Arnie, a highly sought-after bachelor, had chosen her.
During his military service, Arnie was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina, where he ran a clinic for servicemen and their families. After Arnie’s service, the couple returned to Michigan, where Sharyanne became a dedicated social worker in Waterford. Arnie, volunteered extensively within the Jewish community, including at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Together, they raised three children, who chose to remain in Michigan, staying close to their loving parents.
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CANVAS AND COCKTAILS
Enjoy an afternoon filled with art, refreshments, fun, and great company.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
1:00 PM
15100 W 10 Mile Rd.
Oak Park, MI 48237
No artistic experience is needed.
Spaces are limited.
Reserve your spot today by calling or emailing Rick Goren:
248-592-1155 (TTY#711)
rgoren@jslmi.org
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Join Us For An Open House
Navigating the Journey of Dementia: Advocacy, Support, and Embracing Acceptance
Sunday, March 2, 2025
1:00pm
6720 West Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield 48322
This event is tailored for caregivers and advocates of people living with dementia.
Please RSVP to Joanna Dorfman by February 25 to reserve your spot: jdorfman@jslmi.org
248 661-6390 ext. 1
| Members of the Hechtman Resident Council and approximately 25 residents had the opportunity to express their gratitude in the form of a large check to the West Bloomfield Police Department and Fire Department for their dedicated service. Following the special presentation, both departments answered residents' questions about general safety and fire prevention." Distinctive cookies were served and enjoyed. | |
Meer residents collected generous donations to the LA Jewish Federation supporting those affected by the wildfires
JSL is filed with good people who do good things..
| What better way to celebrate Tu BiShvat than with a homemade babka packed with flavors of the Seven Species, a biblical list of symbolic produce from the Land of Israel. From dried figs to date honey and pomegranate molasses, this is a delicious way to celebrate Judaism’s longstanding appreciation of nature. | This workout focuses on improving coordination for seniors to help us stay agile and active. | Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer. | | |
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, Community Chaplain
Proper Etiquette & Communication
Many people associate Judaism primarily with the divine and the mystical, often thinking it belongs exclusively in the synagogue. However, it may come as a surprise to learn that Jewish (Torah) teachings also address the practical and everyday aspects of life, finding meaning in the most mundane activities.
Consider this scenario: Remember the confirmation notices you receive when sending a fax or, more recently, the confirmation emails that notify you when your message has been sent.
In this week’s Torah portion, Jethro, the verse states, “Moses brought back the words of the people of Israel to G-d.” Rashi, a renowned Torah commentator, asks, “Did Moses need to report back? Would G-d not have been aware of the people’s response without Moses informing Him?”
The verse teaches us a valuable lesson about proper conduct. Moses did not say, “Since G-d knows the response to His message, I don’t need to report back.”
This verse highlights the importance of communication, reminding us that communication is inherently two-directional. To ensure our interactions are well-rounded and effective, we must actively engage by responding.
If Moses, the great Jewish leader who was involved in so many communal tasks and responsibilities, took the time to relay the people’s words back to G-d, we can emulate this by doing the same in our own communications.
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Shabbat Shalom by Phone - Enjoy some inspiration.
Dial Toll free: 605-313-4107 Access code: 270368#
(Reference number not needed)
Dial # to hear the most recently recorded message.
Rabbi Dovid S. Polter Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program Jewish Senior Life 248-592-5039 • dpolter@jslmi.org
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L’Chaim!
More than half of the residents who live in our JSL communities are considered low income or indigent. Your philanthropic support is essential to maintaining programs and services to help these older adults age with dignity and with a better quality of life. In addition, your gifts could significantly support the shortfall in the cost of pharmacy bills which are so vital to the residents’ wellness. We are so grateful for your generous gifts to Jewish Senior Life.
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Nancy Heinrich, Chief Executive Officer
Kara Powers, Chief Financial Officer
Barbra Giles, Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives
Jo Strausz Rosen, Executive Director, Development
Dianne Azzopardi, Executive Director, Human Resources
Ron Colasanti, Executive Director, Dining Services
Jennifer Staniszewski, Executive Director, Independent Residential Operations
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This newsletter was created by Jo Rosen and Nicole Lupiloff
We’re human, prone to mistakes, so if we erred in our newsletter, please forgive us!
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Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit
Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus
6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus
15100 W. Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237
Administrative Offices
28290 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034
248-661-1836
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