NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

Discover Jewish Senior Life!

Contact Amie Schulz

248-592-1146

 aschulz@jslmi.org

LOVE IS THE ANSWER

by Jo Strausz Rosen

At this moment in history, there is a painful divide separating people. We can’t stand idly by as so many need healing. We can serve the greater community and we can be open to discovering how best this service can be shared. We can take responsibility for others, which builds strength in ourselves and in our relationships. Each of us holds the power to bring peace and spread happiness. It’s in the positive energy we share that can cause changes to be made.

Yom HaZikaron, also referred to as Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day - was observed the evening of May 5 through May 6. We think about the six million Jews whose lives were taken in the Holocaust, and the heroic survivors and rescuers. We think about Israel and the state of the world. Although this song was produced six years ago, the words are more relevant than ever. The Jewish nation continues to survive in the darkest of times. Am Yisroel Chai!

Dr. Charles Silow, Director, Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families, led a memorial service for Yom Hashoah at Meer. Each survivor lit a memorial candle to remember the six million Jews who were killed during the Holocaust.

Left to Right in above picture: Elizabeth Silver, Doris Rosen, Rena Berman, Sophie Klisman, Paula Marks-Bolton, Sima Weberman and seated in front, Naomi Trager.

FRIENDS

Still reflecting on our volunteer appreciation event last week. I was standing at the entryway as the volunteers were leaving and many of them stopped to tell me they knew so many people there. That’s the definition of community – a place where we know each other and are glad to see familiar faces. That’s JSL.

I recently had my own JSL community experience. A friend of my mother who I haven’t seen in decades moved into Fleischman and yesterday we had a chance to sit and catch up. I was glad to reconnect, glad to catch up, glad that she’s here with us. She said she loved JSL’s Yiddishkeit, loved that Dr. Silow did a Yom Hashoah remembrance in the lobby on Monday, and after a month or so she had already made wonderful friends. That really is JSL’s “special sauce,” isn’t it? We’re glad to see each other. We’re home. We’re family. We’re community.

Also, we’re a fun community where there is a lot going on. If you’re not already a JSL volunteer, we’d love to have you be part of it.

We’ve got opportunities on both our Oak Park and our West Bloomfield campuses, including:



• Prentis Pantry
• Coville Friendly Visitors
• Bingo
• Flower Arranging
• Lectures
• Saturday Night Movie Facilitator
• Arts & Crafts / Painting
• Beading
• Men’s Club
• Walking with Residenets
• Trivia
• Sunday Afternoon Activities at Meer

Give me a call or shoot me an email to discuss the perfect one for you!

Beth Robinson

Director

FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life

248 592-5062

brobinson@jslmi.org

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Edamame and Grilled Corn Salad

There is so much sweetness and flavor in grilled corn that it’s perfect on its own. But the additions come together quickly and, if possible, make it even more perfect. It’s spring/summer on a plate.

A University of Michigan study found that older people are better at reasoning when it comes to social dilemmas and conflicts. When presented with various stories about conflict, they specifically are more adept at understanding different perspectives, suggesting compromises and coming up with several reasonable resolutions.

FRIDAY FUNNY

EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240

jantin@jslmi.org

EIGHT OVER EIGHTY 2024

JSL RESIDENT

REFER-A-FRIEND

JSL residents: refer a friend or loved one to Meer Apartments, Hechtman II Apartments or Fleischman Residence, and receive a $1,000 credit toward your rent when they move in!

JSL MOVE-IN SAVINGS ARE IN FULL BLOOM

For a limited time, we’re offering very attractive deals in both Fleischman Residence Assisted Living and Brown Memory Care Pavilion.

AUTHOR EVENT AT WB LIBRARY

Join the West Bloomfield Library as it hosts a visit from best-selling Historical Fiction Writer Melanie Benjamin.

Wednesday, May 15th, 6:00pm

WB Public Library - Main Branch

4600 Walnut Lake Rd.

West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Registration is required: click here.

BRAIN GAMES AND ACTIVE WITH ART

This past week, the Brown Memory Care Pavilion - located on the third floor of the Fleischman Residence - has been buzzing with activity! Residents have been enthusiastically engaging in brain games and art projects. The highlight of the week was undoubtedly fingerpainting, where Memory Care residents collaborated on a group masterpiece, and also created individual works of art. Everyone's creativity sure did shine through!

SHAKE SHAKE

SHAKE - MARACAS

Hechtman II Resident Service Coordinator Jackie Rosender hosted a maraca-decorating program, part of their Cinco De Mayo week. Mariachi music was played and the residents had a blast!

AT HOME WORKOUT

Workout to the Bee Gees! This 10-minute exercise video promotes sit-down dancing to get moving.