Weekly News & Updates
Caring for Older Adults Since 1907
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EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE |
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On New Year’s Eve, I walk the campus paths between Fleischman Residence and the Meer Apartments … taking in the quiet and peace of Ring Road in West Bloomfield. I’m feeling the cold around me, breathing warm air into the mask that often fogs my glasses - but keeps me just a bit warmer.
I absorb the remarkable greenspaces, icy tree branches, home to nature that reveals the sounds of birds, the changing light in the endless clouds, shades of gray and pink as the sun sets in the sky… our JSL backyard. I pull down my mask and I am moved by the sights and smells…. fresh snowy air, the woody scent of the ground, bark, leaf, and water… and I’m overcome with emotion, anticipating the New Year, and feeling the change in the seasons. The world in our neck of the woods is magical. The lighted windows speak volumes of our residents’ lives. Reading, writing, socializing, dining, exercising, painting, drawing, singing, performing…. they are finding peace and are so grateful for their comfortable and welcoming homes. They know and feel The JSL Difference. At this time of year, we think of and appreciate our loving donors, supportive staff and so many generous volunteers who make this all possible…. and they are the ones who bring to life the richness, comfort, and joy for our residents.
We’re not letting the daily presence of COVID in our lives chase us under our covers to hide! Let's focus our attention on the earth and the sky, the warmth of our surroundings, and our friends and supporters, and by doing so, we find purpose, comfort, and joy for this season and throughout the year.
Let’s begin 2022 by focusing on the importance of everyone vaccinating, boosting, and repeating as necessary – for all our sakes. At the same time, let’s celebrate and appreciate our loved ones, families, friends, and all the helpers – our entire JSL family!
BEST WISHES TO ONE AND ALL FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
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WHY FORGIVENESS IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH |
Reaching a place where you’re able to forgive someone — whether that be another person or yourself — can be extremely difficult. But the toll not doing so takes on your body makes being able to forgive a very important skill to have. |
5 WAYS TO EMBRACE LONELINESS |
Health reporter, television personality, video producer, and professional emcee Lila Lazarus shares five great tips on embracing loneliness during the holidays - and any time of year. Discover what works for you! |
Start your wellness journey with this low impact chair workout! |
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MARGOT & WARREN COVILLE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE |
(CARE)GIVING AND TAKING: MAKING TIME FOR YOU |
Taking care of a loved one can be difficult. So can ensuring that your own needs are being met during this challenging time. It's easy to feel isolated but Jewish Family Service and Jewish Senior Life are here to offer family caregivers support, comfort and a sense of community.
Join us for our four-part series held virtually on Thursdays at 2 pm:
January 13 - Caregiving Panel
Moderated by Lynn Breuer, JFS
featuring Becky Eizen, JFS
Barbra Giles, JSL
Norman E. Richards, Esq.
Robin Hamilton-Morris, AAA 1-B
February 10 - Take a Breath Brake
with Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg
March 10 - Taking Care of the Caregiver
Author Rabbi Laura Geller
April 14 - It's Okay Not to Be Okay
Dr. Micky Golden Moore
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Turkey Lachmagine
Lachmagine is a Syrian meat pizza with a tang
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds raw ground turkey or chicken
2 onions, grated, drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (more if you like it really tangy)
½ cup tamerhindi or pomegranate molasses
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon allspice or baharat
15 mini pitas split in half
Garnish: toasted pine nuts, torn mint leaves, pomegranate arils and drizzled tahini
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
1) In a large bowl, combine, turkey, onions, tomato paste, lemon juice, tamerhindi, salt, and allspice. Mix well.
2) Place the pita rounds on prepared sheet and top each with a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture spreading to the edges of the pita.
3) Bake until the meat mixture is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, JSL Community Chaplain
Inspiration Emerges from Ghana, Africa
While sitting in a taxi, gazing at the skyscrapers in New York City, a conversation ensued between the driver, a native of Ghana, and myself.
He shared, “In Ghana, the ritual is that all babies born on the same day of the week are given the same name. For example, all babies born on Sunday bear the same name.”
I was fascinated especially because it is reflected in Jewish tradition. Our sages teach that each day of the week reflects a different character trait. Based on the day of the week a baby is born, he/she will pursue a life commensurate with that day’s respective character trait. One born on Monday will be an angry person because on the second day of creation the waters were divided. One born on Tuesday will be wealthy because on the third day of creation herbage was created. One born on Thursday will be a person who performs deeds of kindness because on this day fish and fowl were created. They are supported by G-d, Who, in kindness, makes the food easily available to them.
A custom in Ghana enlightened me as to the Jewish tradition as well. This is because our world has One Creator truly uniting all of us as one.
Shabbat Shalom by Phone - Enjoy some inspiration
Dial Toll free: 605-313-4107 Access code: 270368#
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Dial # to hear the most recent recorded message.
Rabbi Dovid S. Polter Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program Jewish Senior Life
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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
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
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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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