Weekly News & Updates
Caring for Older Adults Since 1907
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MARGOT & WARREN COVILLE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE | Come see the JSL Difference! | |
Contact Janet Antin
248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org
| THE BROWN CENTER ARTS PROGRAMS | Weekly art classes at The Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program are led by artist and teacher, Marci Bykat, who has been a vendor with the Brown Program since 2017. Additional classes are led by Brown Center staff, Terra Gillette who joined the team in June 2022. Jennifer Kellman, Brown Center Site Supervisor says, “The Brown Center offers art classes as more than just creating, they are also an opportunity for socialization and engagement. Art is more about the journey, the creating rather than the final product. Our classes focus on creative self-expression, producing a sense of calm, and empowering the participants to make independent choices.” | "I'm thankful to be with so many dear friends and wonderful staff. It's great having lots of activities to choose from and I feel secure at Meer." - Ruth Katz, Meer Apartments Resident | |
"A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It reaches those who receive it without making poorer those who give. It takes a moment, but the memory sometimes lasts a lifetime.
A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friendship. It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged.
A smile is sunshine to the sad, and is nature’s best antidote for trouble. It cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is of no value to anyone until given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as no one needs a smile as much as he who has no more to give."
From thedailysmile.com
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The Eli A. Scherr Activity Room at Hechtman Apartments has a new look! Join us for a Grand Opening of the new Coffee Café.
Join us Tuesday, December 6th at 9am.
6690 West Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Please contact Jackie Rosender by 12/5 to reserve your spot at 248-444-2430 or jrosender@jslmi.org
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SERVING SMILES, SALADS and SANDWICHES at Marvin’s Bistro and Krolik Café and Prentis Café five days a week. We need friendly folks to greet our guests, run the cash register and make sandwiches.
Contact Beth Robinson at brobinson@jslmi.org or 248.592.5062.
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LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN II APARTMENTS | Discover Jewish Senior Life! | |
Contact Jackie Rosender
248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org
| LIVES WELL LIVED: AGING IN STYLE | |
JSL residents, community members and paparazzi were treated to a night to remember as everyone celebrated the delightful style of fashion icon, Iris Apfel, at the Annual Lives Well Lived event held at the JCC and Berman Theatre. Event Chair, Hannah Moss showed up fashionably fabulous as she introduced the show!
Our incredible redheaded volunteer, Cyd Stone, connected all the retailers to us who donated the fashions for the show. She directed the action back stage with the assistance of JSL volunteers and committee members. The residents paraded in gorgeous clothing with their own passion for fashion.
We are so grateful for the fashions from Closet NV, Hersh's, Matthildur and Mindy's Unique Boutique that were donated for our residents to wear during the show.
Beth Robinson, FRIENDS Director said, "It was wonderful to see people having so much fun while supporting and celebrating Jewish Senior Life!"
| Hechtman Apartments residents and their families enjoyed the Hechtman Live Wire Choir’s first concert since before the pandemic this week. Wearing t-shirts with the “Live Wire” logo on them, the choir sang a selection of showtunes, patriotic songs, and old classics. The choir is directed by volunteers Stu Pinsky and Mark Hacker. | In celebration of Veterans Day at Meer, 3 Disabled American Vietnam Veterans spoke about their experiences and paid tribute to JSL Veterans. Invited participants were Richard Smith and Jim Fischbach, with residents Ayala Jedwab, Norm Rosenberg, and Steven Meyers. | ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR STYLE! | Select jewelry items are on sale at our boutiques. We also have a great selection of Chanukah gear. It’s never too early to start gift shopping! | Learn how to make the perfect challah and babka with Claire Saffitz. | | |
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, Community Chaplain
Adjust Your Clocks
There is a story of an American who took his son to London to show him the interesting sights of that historic city. During the tour, the father made sure to take him to Parliament and point out the huge clock on top of the building known as “Big Ben.” The child strained to get a full view of the clock, and so did the others who came to see it. “Daddy, I would like to ask you something,” said the boy. “Why did they put the clock so high and make people strain their necks to look up to it? Couldn’t they have made the clock level with the eyes so that everyone could see it easily, without trouble?”
The father thought for a moment and replied, “It is this way: If they had placed the clock low, people would adjust Big Ben to the time on their watches. Now that the clock is high, beyond the reach of all, they cannot try to reset it. If they want to have the correct time, they must set their own watches in accordance with the time shown by Big Ben.”
The same is true about the Torah. Torah is the Jewish people’s Big Ben. We should always regard it as being on a lofty plane so that it will not be changed by mere mortals. It is the correct “time” for all of us, and we must adjust ourselves to this Divine clock and not tamper with it or adjust it to our opinion and convenience.
At this change of hour period, let us resolve to adjust our lives to Torah and let the authentic teaching of Torah be our guidepost throughout the entire year.
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program Jewish Senior Life
248-592-5039 • dpolter@jslmi.org
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L’Chaim!
More than half of the residents who live in our JSL communities are considered low income or indigent. Your philanthropic support is essential to maintaining programs and services to help these older adults age with dignity and with a better quality of life. In addition, your gifts could significantly support the shortfall in the cost of pharmacy bills which are so vital to the residents’ wellness. We are so grateful for your generous gifts to Jewish Senior Life.
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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
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Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit
Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus
6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus
15000 W. Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237
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