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April 29 - 18th Annual Fundraiser for the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families
The Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families will be celebrating it's 18th 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. We ask you to please help support the work of the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families by making a contribution at jslmi.org/phsf
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May 23 - Eight Over Eighty
Which of our distinguished honorees was a co-chair of the Cancer Thrivers Network for three years? Who is a Holocaust Survivor with a successful Detroit Business? Support our biggest event of the year! Help us celebrate the honorees and 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
Do you know someone over 95? Help us honor our community elders who are 95 and older! Register here: jslmi.org/oab
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Are you looking for some daily support? Are you ready to make some changes in your life in subtle but impactful ways? In addition to all the help we offer others as family, friends, volunteers, or simply good humans, we shouldn’t be afraid to look in the mirror and give some advice and wise counsel to ourselves. Self-improvement opens new possibilities and avenues for growth. Here is some advice suggested by Marty Maddin, a Leadership & Performance Coach with PEAK Performance International (PPI) who shared this in his recent column,
“As adults, that emotional experience of learning (the discomfort, the fear of looking like an idiot in front of others) keeps many of us from growing as professionals -- and as humans, for that matter. If you are a leader, you may actively avoid appearing like a fumbling, incompetent novice in front of your team or your peers. But think of all you lose by avoiding a chance to grow in knowledge and new experiences. According to Peter Bregman in his Harvard Business Review article, there are a few ways to make being a novice less excruciating.
1. Acknowledge that it takes courage to be a beginner.
2. Look for low stakes learning situations where you're not expected to be an expert or where you don't know any of the other participants.
3. Have emotional courage. Bregman says if you're willing to feel everything that comes along with the experience (fear, shame, awkwardness), then you really can do anything!
4. Never stop learning, and always look for new ways to expand your knowledge.
Marty offers a variety of workshops that can help you and your team learn how to work smarter together. Check out thepowerofppi.com for more inspiration. (Full disclosure: Marty is not only an effective life coach, he is also my son-in-law.)
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Director of the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families, Dr. Charles Silow, conducted a Yom HaShoah program at Fleischman Residence to remember and honor the 6 million innocent lives lost as well as those who survived. |
JSL offers healthy socially distanced activities in all our buildings. This week, Meer residents practiced Tai Chi to enrich their physical and mental well-being. |
Watch Leslie Katz, Director of FRIENDS, share JSL's new initiative Project Take-Out with FOX 2 Detroit! This project supports local restaurants, Jewish Senior Life residents, and offers our community the opportunity to pay it forward to our most vulnerable members. If you want to get involved, purchase and drop your gifts cards off to Jewish Senior Life, Attention: Leslie Katz 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield 48322 or email: [email protected]. You can also call 248-321-1437.
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BEHIND THE MASK: Meet our Devoted JSL Family |
Fran Carlisi-Cordle of Madison Heights is the Nurse Manager at Coville Assisted Living in Oak Park. She manages the care of our residents, having worked on behalf of JSL for 9yrs.
“I love my job; I love taking care of people and helping to make their lives be all they can be. JSL is just special. Coping with the pandemic has been a big challenge. I have been a nurse 43 years and have never seen a virus cause this much devastation. We must take the days one by one and find things that make us happy on our off time. We must be thankful for what we have and appreciate all that JSL has done to keep us safe.”
Fran is a proud ‘Mema’ to 23 grandchildren. She has daughter Gina (Bob) (47), son Brad (Rachael) (41), 3 stepsons Chris (Danielle), Matt (Kristen) & Jeremy (Stephanie).
Fran says it’s no secret that she likes to go to the Casino! She misses it a lot especially since she lost her gambling partner (her husband, Johnny). Fran explains, “I am Italian, so of course, I love to cook. My family especially likes all the different soups I make. I hope this pandemic will be over soon. My fear is going another year with this virus hanging over our heads. I dream of clear skies, sunny beaches, and warm weather. I love watching the Hallmark channel. I love to travel and go on cruises. I love swimming in my pool in the summer (with my grandbabies) and riding my bike.”
After the pandemic is over, she wants to throw a big 25th Anniversary party for her daughter and her husband and she wants all her family and friends to come. She plans to see all her friends and spend time with her children and the babies… she loves the babies. In her spare time Fran likes to research things, read romance novels, play games on the computer (slots), follow Facebook and watch TV.
Thank you, Fran, we appreciate your service to JSL.
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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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Bruschetta Chicken
Main ingredients
-1 and 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets
-1/2 cup flour or white whole-wheat flour
-2 eggs
-1 cup Gefen Seasoned Bread Crumbs
-4 plum tomatoes, diced
-1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
-1 small red onion, finely chopped
-3 garlic cloves, crushed
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 teaspoons lemon juice
-1 tablespoon Tuscanini Balsamic Vinegar
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-dash of black pepper
-1 cup Empire Chicken Broth or other chicken stock
Prepare the Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place flour in a shallow dish, eggs in a second dish, and bread crumbs in a third. Dredge chicken in flour to coat, then in egg, and finally in bread crumbs.
3. Heat a skillet over high heat. When skillet is hot, spray with nonstick cooking spray and add cutlets. Pan-sear for two to three minutes, until golden (they do not need to be cooked through).
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, parsley, and red onion. Add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
5. Pour chicken stock into a baking pan. Place the freshly seared cutlets in the liquid in the pan. Spread tomato mixture over cutlets.
6. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover, baste the cutlets, and then bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, Community Chaplain
Honoring Yom HaShoah – A Day to Remember the Holocaust
A Survivor’s Story
I enjoy visiting Mr. B. a resident and Holocaust survivor. One day he rolled up his sleeve and showed me the tattooed number on his arm and remarked, “This was my daily reminder that I would indeed survive the war.”
“How?” I asked in wonderment.
Mr. B. replied, “See the numbers, A-7316. A -the first letter, equates with the first number, 1. Added to 7316 amounts to 18 as in Chai… meaning life!”
Such a keen insight, I thought. Only one who is in dire straits and has a deep passion to live can muster such a level of hope.
Life can only be matched by the purpose and meaning we ascribe to it.
Let us forever remember those who perished in the Holocaust and our brave Holocaust survivors. Let us learn from their resilience and build a solid foundation of faith in our lives.
This week enjoy a special recording addressing Yom HaShoah
and Yom HaZikaron
Enjoy some inspiration - Shabbat Shalom by Phone
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 • [email protected]
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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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