Weekly News & Updates
Caring for Older Adults Since 1907
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LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN II APARTMENTS &
NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS
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Ask us how you can save on rent at these award winning communities! |
Contact Jackie Rosender
248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org
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I was moved by a sermon from Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of Central Synagogue, New York, in this week’s second lesson about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Summer Learning. |
Rabbi Buchdahl speaks about race and being Jewish. Her important message holds up a mirror for us to take a good hard look at ourselves.
It’s so hard for some Jewish people to talk about racism. These are the times to take up the challenge. Let’s continue to read, listen and explore with the willingness and intention to be part of the solution and to learn to stand up for equity in every aspect of our lives. Taking time for self-examination might make us feel uncomfortable but this soul searching will bring to light new ways we can gain understanding and take action.
Let’s be honest with ourselves and challenge each other. To be a “Member of the Tribe” doesn’t provide everyone with the same membership privileges. Our own history shows time and time again how we were persecuted and exiled because of our religion. And then we hear current stories of congregations with people of color who join as Jews and are met with curiosity and suspicion by the very people they choose to associate with. Based on religion and/or the color of one’s skin, you are met with a variety of questions and treated with prejudice. Caste systems based on race, ethnicity and religion can lead to exclusion, hurt and sometimes even harm.
So how will we make these changes? How will we disrupt the patterns and relationships that have emerged from long standing assumptions and beliefs? When we can all come together as human beings regardless of our skin color and religious beliefs, the world will look a lot brighter for our children. Let’s help each other to grow by exposing the barriers to achieving racial justice. Walk toward and not away from others and hold out your hand in peace.
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Send Leslie Katz a photo of your vaccine card and come back to doing what you love! JSL misses you and we’re eager to see you again!
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JSL seeks vaccinated volunteers to help on our Oak Park campus!
1) Teitel Store
We need volunteers to run the Teitel store M-F 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Will need to tender cash transactions, handle merchandise, inventory and assist shoppers.
2) Prentis Store
Looking for volunteers to run the Prentis store M-F 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Will need to tender cash transactions, handle merchandise, inventory and assist shoppers.
Interested? Contact Leslie Katz
248-321-1437 lkatz@jslmi.org
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Collecting donations for the West Bloomfield Fire Department has been a Meer resident council project for the past 17 years. This year the residents collected $1,500.
The money collected is being used to purchase sustainable personal protection suits (PPE) for the firefighters. The suits can be washed several times before they need to be disposed of. Not only do the suits provide protection for the firefighters, but they also contribute to sustaining the earth.
Meer Resident Council President, Nancy Kalef presented a check to Chief Gregory Flynn. Captain Gary Proctor also attended the presentation. Neil Gudenau, a new recruit, donned the PPE suit for the residents.
Chief Flynn stated, “Year after year your kindness overwhelms the Fire Department. Through your donations, we are able to purchase supplies and equipment that is not in our operating budget.”
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Meer residents shared fond memories of their fathers in celebration of Father's Day this Sunday.
Zita Kirsch: "My father, Harry Jacobson, could converse in seven different languages. He knew an eighth language that is not taught in a classroom. It is called "The Language of the Heart" and that is what he spoke to my brother and me. I will always remember his kindness and patience."
Eleanor Smith: "My father was a great grandparent! He loved my children; making room for them in his life as if they were the most important miracle G-d could have given him. When TVs were new, he purchased a TV set to be certain my kids would spend every evening at his apartment. Each Sunday morning, he would take my five year old son to Greenfield's restaurant for breakfast. In later years, he would bring smoked fish, bagels and veggies to our house just so he could visit with our children. We all remember him fondly."
Joyce Gilbert: "My dad loved to tell jokes! He was even-tempered and liked to read. He was extremely germ conscious. A good man."
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LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN I APARTMENTS |
Income based affordable housing featuring one bedroom apartments |
Contact Jackie Rosender
248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org
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SHOP JSL'S ONLINE BOUTIQUE |
Our online boutique has a wide variety of gifts for you and your friends and family. Check out the beautiful jewelry selection and support JSL by visiting:
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION CORNER |
A Deeper Understanding on Personal Identity
Societies use race, religion, and other characteristics to establish and justify systems of power, privilege, disenfranchisement, and oppression. Racial identity is externally imposed: “How do others perceive me?” Racial identity is also internally constructed: “How do I identify myself?”.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
To learn more about personal identity
Read:
- The Smithsonian National Museum of African History and Culture publishes articles and resources that explore race and racism. This article explores race and racial identity.
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- In this analysis the author ponders the complicated question of “Are Jews White?”
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Watch:
- In the video “Because I’m Latino I can’t have money?” 12-year-old children talk about race.
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- Rabbi Angela Buchdahl-Central Synagogue New York speaks about race and being Jewish.
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Think:
- What is your earliest memory of becoming aware that people looked different from you? Or that they had different customs or religions?
- What identities that you hold are you most aware of or think the most about? What consequences do you experience when these identities are ignored or dismissed?
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Fried Mushroom and Onion on Rye
Main ingredients
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces white mushrooms, diced
2 tablespoons Bartenura Olive Oil
8 slices caraway rye bread
8 deli slices havarti or Gouda cheese (total weight 8 ounces)
2-4 tablespoons butter
For the Sandwiches
1) Heat a large skillet over a medium-high flame. Once the skillet feels hot from 1 inch away, add the olive oil to heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent. Add the mushrooms and continue sautéing until the onions have caramelized and the mushrooms are cooked through. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
2) To assemble the sandwiches, layer the mushroom mixture with the cheese between two slices of bread. Return the skillet to the stove over a medium flame and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
3) Place 1 or 2 sandwiches in the pan (depending on space) and fry the sandwiches, on each side until brown and the cheese has melted.
4)Add butter to the skillet in between every sandwich. Serve hot.
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Take 17 minutes out of your day to help yourself feel your best with this seated yoga routine! |
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, Community Chaplain
SHHH it’s Shabbat!
Our weekly reflections within the past year of COVID have hopefully inspired and warmed many hearts. These are distributed in honor of Shabbat (the weekend).
If you’ve recently visited a hospital, you may have seen a sign in the elevator with the following message:
“SHHH. Help us support healing. You are entering a quiet zone”.
As we approach the day of Shabbat – “a quiet zone”, we learn to support healing and value the sacred day. SHHH it’s Shabbat!
The gift of silence, the tranquility of peace and inner reflection is readily available to us on this day.
Additionally, older adults share a special relationship with the day of Shabbat. Enjoy the peace and spirit of the day.
Shabbat Shalom by Phone - Enjoy some inspiration
Dial Toll free: 605-313-4107 Access code: 270368#
(Reference number not needed)
Dial # to hear the most recent recorded message.
Rabbi Dovid S. Polter Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program Jewish Senior Life 248-592-5039 • dpolter@jslmi.org
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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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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
Jennie Klepinger, 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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People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. |
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