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Caring for Older Adults Since 1907
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FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE/
BLUMBERG PLAZA
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Contact Jill Bengle
248-661-2999 or jbengle@jslmi.org
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April 29 - Fundraiser for Holocaust Survivors and Families
The Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families will be celebrating its18th Annual Fundraising Event on Lag B'Omer, Thursday, April 29th at 7 PM. In appreciation of your generosity, we will be hosting a very special Zoom concert featuring Cantors David Propis of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Neil Michaels of Temple Israel, Daniel Gross of Adat Shalom Synagogue, and Zach Mondrow. Please consider making a contribution at jslmi.org/phsf
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(Pictured left to right) Linda Brodsky, Emery Grosinger, Faye Jacobs, Sye Linovitz, Sy Manello, Janet Moses, Saul Saulson, and Dr. Lou Soverinsky |
May 23 - Eight Over Eighty
Support our biggest event of the year and help us celebrate the distinguished honorees. Become a sponsor and purchase an ad honoring this delightful class of community gems. Learn more about our 28th Annual virtual event at jslmi.org/8over80
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May 21 - Oldest Americans Brunch
Join us virtually and help us honor our community treasures who are 95 and older! Register here: jslmi.org/oab
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May 9-15 - "If You See My Mother" - Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Laugh and enjoy this JSL sponsored film! Tickets will be available for purchase starting May 9 and are only good for 24 hours from the time of purchase, no advanced ticket sales.
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By Jo Strausz Rosen
The most urgent and persistent question, according to Martin Luther King Jr., is “What are you doing for others?” For those who are in their senior years, these words are a call to action to serve and to find purpose. We all have the capacity to change the world; it is within each of us to find our own path. This is particularly true for boomers. Susan Stern who served as chair of President Barack Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships writes about “Volunteering with its Joys and Occasional Oys.” She says service is also at the core of being Jewish. “We are commanded to do all we can in every generation to repair the world (performing acts of tikkun olam), and our Torah is filled with imperatives for social justice.”
President Obama observed in a 2009 speech honoring volunteers and community service: “Service binds us to each other – and to our communities and our country – in a way that nothing else can. That’s how we become more fully American. That’s what it means to be American. It’s always been the case in this country- that notion that we invest ourselves, our time, our energy, our vision, our purpose into the very fabric of this nation. That’s the essence of our liberty-that we give back, freely.”
At Jewish Senior Life, we honor and appreciate those in our community who volunteer time and talent to help us to enhance the lives of our residents. The experts say that people who volunteer often live longer. We wish you decades of good health and are grateful to you for your devotion. For your smiles. For your efforts. For your care. And for the way you make our residents feel.
Additionally, we are excited to celebrate eight local community gems with the Tikkun Olam Award during our Annual Eight Over Eighty Fundraising Event, on Sunday May 23, at noon.
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Join us and be inspired by people who demonstrate a dedication throughout their lifetimes to the Jewish value of Repairing the World. Isn’t that what it’s all about? |
Our first winners of Project Takeout have been randomly selected. Congratulations to residents Michael and Galina Tenenbaum! Thanks to our generous donors, the Tenenbaum's get to choose from our selection of donated gift cards from local restaurants and enjoy a delicious meal!
If you want to brighten a resident's day while supporting a local business, purchase gift cards from a local restaurant and drop them off to Jewish Senior Life, Attention: Leslie Katz 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield 48322 or email: LKatz@jslmi.org. You can also call 248-321-1437.
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SHOP JSL'S ONLINE BOUTIQUE |
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DOROTHY & PETER BROWN MEMORY CARE PAVILION |
Private suite rates reduced to $5,100 for a limited time! |
Contact Jill Bengle
248-661-2999 or jbengle@jslmi.org
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BEHIND THE MASK: Meet our Devoted JSL Family |
Rabbi Dovid Polter resides in Oak Park and has served as JSL Community Chaplain for the past 23 years. He says he is inspired by “our warm seniors and our caring professional staff.” A special memory he recalls fondly when his daughter, now, almost thirty years, was invited as a young girl by JSL to design a Rosh Hashanah greeting card to residents and their families. His advice to other staff and residents who are coping with the pandemic is “to be strong and flexible. Say an extra prayer or do another a favor.”
He feels so grateful for his family, his wife Rochel, their 8 children and 12 grandchildren, and has learned much from his parents and grandparents.
To Rabbi Polter, joy is chocolate, pizza, music, and quiet times spent in nature, walking, and studying. He hopes to write and produce a book of inspiring thoughts and insights. As he often studies human character traits and looks forward to offering grace when the pandemic ends. Rabbi Polter sends his blessings to JSL families, staff, community and to the entire world. Thank you Rabbi for your weekly column and for all you do on behalf of JSL and Seniors everywhere.
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Friends of Jewish Senior Life toasted our volunteers at a virtual "Volunteer Thankquet" in honor of National Volunteer Week.
Attendees watched a touching video, surprising them with personal thank you messages from residents who have been positively impacted by the kindness of our helpers during the pandemic.
Volunteers who were grocery shoppers, mask sewers, sunshine callers, errand-doers, boutique openers, greeting card senders, care-a-van facilitators, holiday gift bag makers, were able to greet each other during this virtual event and listened as JSL staff also shared appreciation for them.
“The support from our volunteers and commitment to JSL residents, especially this past year, has been remarkable. To say it has been difficult is an understatement. Our volunteer crew has been the light keeping us shining brightly,” said Director of FRIENDS of JSL, Leslie Katz. “On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors, staff, and residents of Jewish Senior Life, we are grateful for their time, patience, and dedication.”
As a special gift to our JSL volunteers, please contact Leslie Katz for a complementary pass to view “If you See My Mother” The Detroit film festival movie will be available to watch on demand May 9-15.
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BAGELS, SCHMEAR, AND VOLUNTEERS |
If you’re a JSL volunteer or want to be one, please join Leslie Katz on Mondays at 11:00 AM where she will lead a discussion on the latest JSL news with opportunities to volunteer in new and exciting ways.
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Meeting ID: 949 2936 8991
Passcode: 257970
Meeting ID: 949 2936 8991
Passcode: 257970
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Kokosh Cake or Buns
Kokosh
1 ounce yeast
1/2 cup warm water
5-6 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
8 ounces margarine
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon Gefen Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Haddar Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Assembly
desired filling
oil, for brushing
Prepare the Kokosh Cake or Buns
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2) Dissolve yeast in water. Add remaining ingredients and knead into smooth dough.
3) Divide into three balls.
4) Roll out each part on floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.
5) Brush dough with oil.
6) Prepare your desired filling. 7)Spread one-third of filling over each dough and roll up jelly-roll fashion.
8) For buns, cut into one-inch slices.
9) Lay slices, face up, on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, JSL Community Chaplain
We find ourselves in the Hebrew month of Iyar. The name Iyar serves as an acronym for the Biblical words (Exodus 15:26), “I am G-d your healer.” This month brings blessings for life and healing.
What is the most familiar Jewish toast?
“L’Chaim!” Literally, To Life!
If someone wants to say, “No worries; keep it and enjoy,” how does he say that in Yiddish? He says, “Zol zain tzu gizunt!” Let it just add to your health!
With what words does one wish farewell to a friend?
“Zai mir gizunt!” Do me a favor and stay healthy!
If a Yiddish speaker wants to reassure an anxious friend experiencing a crisis, he simply says, “A bi gizunt!”
As long as you have your health!
In Good Health!
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 recent recorded message.
Rabbi Dovid S. Polter Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program Jewish Senior Life
248-592-5039 • dpolter@jslmi.org
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This newsletter was created by Jo Rosen and Amanda Martlock
We’re human, prone to mistakes, so if we erred in our newsletter, please forgive us!
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L’Chaim!
We are so grateful for your financial contributions.
Please continue your engAGEment with JSL.
Your support enhances the lives of our residents.
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Nancy Heinrich, Chief Executive Officer
Jennie Klepinger, 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
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People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. |
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