JSL Weekly News & Updates
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HONORING OUR EIGHT OVER EIGHTY
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Seven months of meetings and preparation by staff and Eight Over Eighty Co-Chairs and committee members led to an incredible event this past Sunday, honoring eight very special people in our Detroit Metropolitan community. We are very grateful for the turnout and support by our sponsors, vendors, Board of Directors, raffle prize contributors, and donors.
Thank you to everyone who came, applauded and left with smiles on their faces. Please enjoy the video above that celebrates our inspiring Eight Over Eighty.
See you next year!
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Thank you to the leadership, staff and JFMD Women’s Philanthropy Executive Board for donating the table flowers to JSL after their recent 73rd Annual Meeting. The program featured Rabbi Elka Abrahamson, “The Tapestries We Weave, The Stories We Tell”. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. Kol Hakavod to 2019-2020 Slate of Officers and Board of Directors of JFMD Women’s Philanthropy.
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Mazel Tov and Kol Hakavod to Barb Giles on becoming the next president of LeadingAge of Michigan, where she has served at the State Level and as an Officer on its Board of Directors. She is also an alumna of the national LeadingAge Leadership Academy. We are so proud of our JSL Director of Aging Services!
And Mazel Tov to our dedicated volunteers, Ken Gold and Bruce Sitron, who represented JSL at the LeadingAge gala last Tuesday. Their work at
Marvin's Bistro and Krolik Cafe was rewarded with the Volunteer of the Year Award!
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Esther and Ken Gold, Bruce and Susan Sitron
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Norman Rubin and Barbara Zack
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Mazel tov to Barbara Zack, volunteer and mother of Leslie Katz, and her soon to be husband, Norman Rubin, on their upcoming marriage.
Mazel Tov to JSL Board of Directors President Ken Goss on the upcoming marriage of his daughter.
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JSL is gearing up for our Annual Bessie Spector Oldest Americans Brunch! We have over 360 people attending. Be sure to arrive early and prepared to enjoy a delicious brunch with music from the Dave Bennett Trio!
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SHOP SHOP SHOP
with an AMAZON SMILE on your face to benefit JSL. It's so easy! Just order your merchandise and JSL will receive cash back from every order. Tell your friends and family! Sign up here:
www.amazonsmile.com
and designate JSL Foundation as your charity of choice! Thank you!
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On Thursday, Hechtman Apartments held a beautiful dedication ceremony for a sculpture, entitled "Forever Young". The piece was donated by Barbara Zack and Norman Rubin, in honor of Barbara's late parents,
Eleanor and Joseph Newman
, who were beloved residents of Hechtman. We look forward to enjoying this piece for many years to come.
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5/31 -
Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Brunch
6/11-
Family Caregiver Support Group at JVS
6/13-
Family Caregiver Support Group at Fleischman
6/17-
Family Caregiver Support Group at JVS
6/25 -
JSL Annual Meeting
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At JSL we boast a richly diverse group of residents on both of our campuses. Many of our Teitel Apartment residents are Russian and proudly embrace their Russian culture. This week a group of these residents had the opportunity to dine at The Royal Eagle, an exclusive restaurant, whose ambiance reflects the Russian heritage.
Going inside the white picket fence and past the iron gate, residents could see the royal blue domes much like those that adorn the palatial buildings in Russia. The beautifully tailored gardens compete with the quietness of the babbling fountain. Surrounding air was fresh with a hint of jasmine and ginger. It was definitely a hit!
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VOLUNTEER AT JEWISH SENIOR LIFE
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FRIVILLIG, BENEVOLE, VULLNETAR, DOBROVOLETS, VRYWILLIGER, SOKUZITHANDELA . . . In any language, it means
VOLUNTEER
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“There’s so much work to be done in our service, so much work and the workers so few, that somebody else is getting weary and warn, just substituting for you. So, the next time you’re asked to do something worthwhile, come back with this ready reply, if somebody else can contribute their time, you can bet your last dime, so can I.”
Organizations used to be run by volunteers. The world is a different place now. Grandparents often work and/or care for their own parents, and at the same time, care for their children’s children. With such busy lives it is challenging to make time for others. But if you have the time and desire to help, volunteering fights against depression and so often leads to joy.
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to read the rest of the article.
By: Jo Strausz Rosen, Executive Director of Development
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO DETROIT
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Mazel Tov and Kol Hakovod to Dr. Lynda S. Giles and Rabbi Harold S. Loss on being the recipients of the William Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award. Other awardees are Matthew Ran - the Mark-Lis Family Young Leadership Award. Dr. Zachary Liss - the Frank A. Wetsman Young Leadership Award. And, Carole BenEzra - the Sylvia Simon Greenberg Young Leadership Award.
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Allison Nakisher, a 25 year licenced Physical Therapist is certified in Stott Pilates. Pilates can be practiced on a mat or on specific equipment. "It helps you work your muscles slowly to develop better posture and stabilize your body and joints without risk of injury". Allison was interviewed last month on Gracefully Greying by Henry Gornbein.
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Shabbat Shalom and Enjoy a Safe Memorial Day Weekend From JSL
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We are so grateful for your generous financial support.
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Nancy Heinrich,
Chief Executive Officer
Jennie Klepinger
, Chief Financial Officer
Jo Strausz Rosen
, Executive Director of Development
Barbra Giles,
Executive Director of Aging Services
Clint Guess,
Executive Director of Operations
Dianne Azzopardi
, Director of Human Resources
Ron Colasanti
, Director of Dining Services
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People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome.
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