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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE AT THE CAPITOL
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Governor Whitmer with Dr. Silow
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On Tuesday, 40 survivors from the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families went by bus to Lansing to participate in
Holocaust Remembrance Day. Also in attendance were Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist.
Director of PHSF, Dr. Charles Silow said, "The ceremonies were very moving and heartfelt. This year was special, because our new Governor spoke." Thank you to Dr. Silow and Amy Hager for accompanying our survivors to Lansing.
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Survivors participating in Tuesday's ceremonies
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EIGHT OVER EIGHTY
FUN
DRAISER
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Have you heard about our fabulous JSL prize packages?
WIN A DETROIT STAYCATION ADVENTURE!!
Imagine a wonderful
Detroit Getaway
featuring a luxurious stay at
the Siren Hotel
after a relaxing and fun afternoon at
the Schvitz
followed by drinks and dinner at
Empire Cocktails and Kitchen
. The next morning stroll the streets and partake in a scrumptious breakfast at
Avalon Bakery
and take away two of their classic coffee mugs. Sample unique and mouthwatering cheese at
Mongers Provisions
. Head off on a fabulous
Detroit Princess River Cruise
and cap off the day at
Grey Ghost
for cocktails & dinner. $750 Value
Have you reserved your Eight Over Eighty raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes packages?
Please contact Beth Tryon at [email protected] or (248)592-5026 to reserve yours by phone or email.
Jewish Senior Life’s 26th Annual
EIGHT Over EIGHTY FUNdraiser
, will be holding 6 fabulous and random raffle drawings from 11:30 AM on. Reserve your place at our ANNUAL FEEL GOOD EVENT.
You need not be present to win.
Reserve your tickets now and you can purchase more at the door at Adat Shalom – Doors open at 10:45am. Program begins promptly at 11:30 am.
Tickets are
$20
each Or
5 tickets for $80
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State of Michigan Raffle License #R5180
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Members of Meer Readers Theatre
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On Tuesday, Members of Meer Readers Theatre performed to a packed house! The group read selections from films "Crossing Delancey" and "The Odd Couple", in memory of Bert Harris.
Attendees were enchanted by the delightful readings under the direction of Shirley Benyas. Pictured are Div Buegeleisen, Elsie Freedman, Lillian Meyers, Eva Kohn, Jeanette Pomish, Bob Prussack, Manny Kalef, and Florence Yorke.
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Members performing for Tuesday's audience
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Charles Silow, PhD, Program Director, Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families: "
One of the important symbols of the Passover Seder is, of course, the eating of the bitter herbs, (horseradish), called
chrain
in Hebrew, to remember the bitterness of the enslavement of the Jewish people in Egypt. One year, as we were having our Passover Seder, we were told that we would unfortunately, not be having
chrain
this year. We were shocked! We were told, you see, that most of the horseradish that is sent to Michigan comes from Spain. There had been a labor dispute by airline workers in Madrid and sadly, the horseradish would not be arriving in time for the Seders. This was big news in Madrid. Indeed, on the front page of the
Madrid Daily News
, the headline proclaimed, “The
Chrain
in Spain is mainly on the Plane!” LOL!!
Jo Strausz Rosen, Executive Director JSL Foundation
: “When I think of Passover, I think of my mother, of blessed memory, and the joy she brought to cooking and decorating for the holidays. Pussy willows from our trees in the back yard were arranged on the dining tables and buffet. Family heirlooms in silver and china were polished and used to hold the delicious foods. Strausz Pesach dinners included creative twists on traditional foods all made by my mother, as I sat in the kitchen watching her, often stirring or chopping to help. I still make her
charoses
recipe, from the cookbook she used that was her mother’s. We ate fresh gefilte fish with a carrot and sprig of dill, warm matzah ball soup, (my father always needed his microwaved to burn his tongue), firsts and seconds of succulent brisket, dipped in hot pink horseradish, crispy potato kugel, lemony asparagus with slivered almonds and toasted matzah crumbs. During the Seder I would dip in saltwater and pretend to eat a piece of parsley but never chewed it until years later… the smell of it even to this day, evokes Spring.
Dessert always included her homemade sponge cake with thawed frozen strawberries topped with cool whip. One year my playful father, of blessed memory, sliced himself a generous piece of cake, then quickly balled it up in his hands and threw it at my mother, as my brother and I, quite shocked, collapsed in laughter. It is that memory that brings tears to my eyes. Witnessing my father’s shoulder-shaking laughter was pure joy… and that look of horror on my mother’s face… until she cracked a smile and gently scolded her boyish husband, my dad. The memories of my childhood Passovers mesh with moments I now share with my own children and grandchildren, extended family and friends. I hope everyone enjoyed this special week!
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5/2-
Pop-up Boutique at Hechtman
5/7-
Spring Fashion Show at Meer
5/19 -
Eight Over Eighty
5/31 -
Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Brunch
6/25 -
JSL Annual Meeting
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Shop Shop Shop with an Amazon Smile on your face! So easy to order gifts and the usual brown boxes the same way, and allow JSL to receive a percentage of the transaction. Go to
www.amazonsmile.com
and sign JSL up as your charity of choice!
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Donning yellow trousers, shiny platform shoes, red lipstick and headphones, 80-year-old “DJ Wika” stands behind the decks, mixing party music in a huge Warsaw club.
Instead of baby-sitting grandchildren, Poland’s oldest DJ Wirginia Szmyt packs her CDs, mixer and laptop, and heads off to spin for a packed dance floor of mainly senior citizens.
“I don’t care if someone likes it or not that I am dancing or jumping behind the console, because I cannot play and stay still,” said Wika, raising her hands to clap with her audience. “When I play, I feel the melody, I feel the rhythm.”
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Shabbat Shalom from Director of PHSF, Dr. Charles Silow, and Fleischman Activities Coordinator, Mary Blowers!
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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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