LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN II APARTMENTS

Discover Jewish Senior Life!

Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

CPR CERTIFIED

By Jo Strausz Rosen

Imagine you’re at a family dinner and one of your relatives suddenly stops breathing. Someone calls 911 and they send emergency personnel. During the time it takes for them to reach you, you can make a life-saving difference – if you know CPR.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique most people can do to save the life of someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Signs of cardiac arrest include chest pain or discomfort, rapid or irregular heartbeats, unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, or dizziness, fainting or near fainting.

Contact Beth Robinson brobinson@jslmi.org for any questions.

CELEBRATE THE GREATEST GENERATION

At the annual Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration, we will honor the Greatest Generation with a festive brunch featuring memories and music from the Golden Age of Television.

Please fill out the online form to nominate those who are 95 or older so we can celebrate them! Each nominee will receive an invitation for them and a guest. Additional tickets are available.

VOLUNTEER ANY TIME AT WEST BLOOMFIELD OR OAK PARK

So much going on – pick a time and a place to get involved with the JSL community!

West Bloomfield

Dining Room, midday and 4-6pm

Lectures and Classes

Bingo

Friendly Visits

Technology

Crafts, Jewelry Making, Ceramics

Bistro/Café – Monday, Wednesday,

Boutique – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Oak Park

Coville - Sundays – arts and crafts, bingo, rummikub, trivia

Prentis café

Lectures and Classes

Call or email Beth Robinson at 248 592-5062 / brobinson@jslmi.org for more information.

BOUTIQUE

Clearing the Way for New Items

Come to the boutique this week to treat yourself to a bargain. 40% off many items. And new arrivals on the way!

FRIDAY FUNNY

"Ok, I admit it, we're lost, but the important thing is to remain focused on whose fault it is."

MARGOT & WARREN COVILLE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

The United Nations designated January 27th the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Every member state of the UN is asked to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazism to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides.

On January 26th and 27th, Dr. Charles Silow, Director of the JSL’s Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families, conducted Holocaust remembrance programs at Prentis, Teitel, and Meer Apartments. The focus of the programs was on the history of the Holocaust and on the importance of remembrance. The programs also focused on the rescuers who risked their lives to help Jews during the Holocaust. A discussion took place about the bravery of the rescuers and the specifics of how Detroit Holocaust survivors were saved.

In 1944, Dr. Silow’s mother was sent to Auschwitz with her mother. During the infamous Selection, her mother, who was 55 years old, was sent to the gas chamber. Mrs. Silow, who was 24, was selected to be a slave laborer for the Germans. Dr. Silow emphasized the importance of remembering what happened to the six million Jews and others who were murdered during the Holocaust, to honor their memories and motivate us to fight against antisemitism, bigotry and racism in all of its forms.

JSL HAPPENINGS

THE DIA COMES TO JSL

Detroit Institute of Arts, docent Carlene VanVoorhies, recently brought her special DIA presentation to Meer Apartments residents. VanVoorhies presented the History of the DIA and has spoken before on such fascinating topics as mysteries; works that tell a story; women artists; LGBT+ artists; African American artists; and many more subjects throughout the year.

"The programs are so popular because people remember going to the museum as children or were Wayne State students, or parents who brought their own children and grandchildren, etc. The art brings back many great memories, and I am glad to make these memories come back. It truly is a joy," VanVoorhies said.

DIA presentations are developed by their Learning and Education Department, working with the curators in each of the areas. These opportunities take place monthly on the campus of JSL. Our residents love and appreciate learning about the beautiful art of the DIA.

JSL SERVED DRINKS AND SNACKS TO WELCOME THE LAKES AREA CHAMBER

Hechtman Apartments hosted the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce this week in the new Eli A. Scherr Coffee House.



JSL staff and residents enjoyed a warm cup of coffee and schmoozed with many members of the Chamber new to JSL. Director of Residential Marketing and Community Relations, Tracey Proghovnick, LMSW, said, "Having the Lakes Area Chamber as a new partner has been a wonderful experience. Networking and connecting with businesses in our area helps get the word out about JSL and gives us the opportunity to learn about other valuable services that may help to support our residents."

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese

Warm up for mid winter with a (kosher) 'classic.'

AT HOME WORKOUT

Gentle Range of Motion Chair Exercises for Seniors: This is a gentle exercise video designed for seniors with limited mobility. Increase your range of motion, perform functional exercises, and get moving again!

JSL Administrative Offices have moved to:

28290 Franklin Road

Southfield, MI 48034

All administrative personnel phone numbers remain the same.