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WORKING TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE

Many of our JSL staff attended the national JPRO conference last week in downtown Detroit. Hundreds of Jewish communal professionals from across North America came together to re-imagine what thriving Jewish institutions will look like, who will lead them, and what impact they will collectively have on the world in the 21st Century.

JPRO brings together professionals who are not ordinarily in relationship with one another spanning generations, geography, organization types and roles to create connections and make progress on issues that are at the forefront of our collective work. The goal is to strengthen their individual capacity to lead. The impact of this conference on the lives of our staff makes a difference in the lives of our residents.

MEER VISITS HMC

Meer residents, Nancy and Manny Kalef, wrote the following summary after a visit to the Holocaust Memorial Center last Wednesday.

“We, along with other Meer residents, attended a private, docent-led tour of the Holocaust Memorial Center. Our own Edith Maniker, a Kindertransport child, led the most informative and inspiring tour. We thank Edith for her sensitivity and honesty. The experience of visiting the Holocaust Museum was scary, sad, thought provoking, inspirational , and often hard to look at, when we see what our ancestors and family members experienced. We came away from this time with hope and prayers that we will never again see this kind of hate. We know the museum will continue to inspire all who visit to be accepting of people who may look or think differently than we do, but nevertheless are G-d’s children, worthy of love and respect.”

PULLED BEEF EMPANADAS WITH AVOCADO AIOLI

Pulled Beef

1 and 1/2 pounds 2nd cut brisket

1/2 cup Gefen BBQ Sauce

1/4 cup pomegranate vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup mustard

5 cloves garlic, chopped

Empanadas

1 package of empanada wrappers (I use Goya)

Avocado Aoili

1 ripe avocado

3 heaping teaspoons Gefen Light Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 very small garlic clove

garlic salt, to taste

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 tablespoons water

For the Pulled Beef

1)Place the brisket in a crockpot and pour the remaining ingredients on top. Rotate the brisket until it is fully submerged in the sauce. Cook for six to seven hours on low, and then shred with a fork.

For the Empanadas

1)Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2)Take an empanada dough wrapper and fill with a tablespoon of shredded beef. Pinch the corners tight with a fork and place on a baking sheet.

3)Brush each one with an egg wash. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.

For the Avocado Aioli

1) In a blender or food processor, blend the aioli ingredients. If it's too thick, add some more water to thin it out. Pour into a squeeze bottle and serve as a condiment alongside the empanadas. Enjoy!

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SHOP AND GIVE BACK

Jewish Senior Life (JSL) is now a part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Every time you use your Kroger card, JSL will receive a percentage from your purchase. The pennies add up!

If you have a KROGER PLUS card, all you need to do is create an online account:

krogercommunityrewards.com

and choose the JSL FOUNDATION (#PH024) for your community rewards donation.

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COPING WITH THE DEATH OF OLD FRIENDS AND SIBLINGS

Source: nextavenue.org

In our family, my dad used to say we’d all be partners till the droppin’ off place. Growing up as the only girl with six brothers in a one-bathroom house, I have to admit there might have been times when I looked forward to a few of them dropping. But then a funny thing happened. We grew up and became friends.

Now we’re approaching the other end of life and the view is so much different from here. We don’t talk about how someday we’ll have to say goodbye. I suspect that’s because we can’t even bear to think about it. Yet, the inevitable sad truth is that time is marching on for all of us whether we like it or not. And we’re getting pushed to the front of the line.

But it’s not just brothers and sisters, because there are others in our lives who we also consider family. You can’t grow old friends, an old friend likes to remind me, and she’s right.

These are people you knew in third grade, who remember your first bad boyfriend or girlfriend or when you wore bangs. You don’t have to explain your world view, because they were around to help you shape it. In her book, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, author Anna Quindlen captures the significance of these relationships. “The thing about old friends is not that they love you but that they know you,” she writes.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

9/3 - Caregiver Support Group at Teitel

9/18 - FRIENDS of JSL: Kosher Wine Night

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IN MEMORIAM

Jewish Senior Life mourns the passing of Hilda Fortgang, beloved mother/mother-in-law of Harriet and Gregg Orley. Hilda was an inspiration during her time with us at Meer. Always dressed beautifully, she took advantage of all that Meer has to offer, regularly participating in programs and out trips, playing cards, and attending musical performances. In spite of her full calendar, she never forgot to acknowledge a friend’s birthday. Harriet and Gregg generously gifted the renovation of the Union, now named the Hilda Fortgang Union, in her honor, to provide a special gathering place at Meer. In Hilda’s memory, the Orleys have established the Hilda Fortgang Nosh Fund , for which the entire Meer and JSL family are so grateful.

To further honor the memory of Hilda Fortgang you may do so by making a contribution to JSL’s Hilda Fortgang Nosh Fund, by visiting jslmi.org/donate o r call Beth Tryon, to donate by phone 248-592-5026.

FOOD, FUN, AND FRIENDS

Meer Apartments held their Annual BBQ this week with a great turnout! Residents enjoyed yummy food, enthusiastic conversation and musical entertainment by Stefan Kukurugya.

FRIDAY FUNNY

AMAZON SMILE

GETTING READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL? Shop for school supplies with AMAZON SMILE, and a percentage of your purchase will benefit JSL. Tell your friends and family!