LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN II APARTMENTS

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Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

FINDING JOY, BALANCE AND MEANING

By Jo Strausz Rosen

It can be difficult to deal with darkness and lean into the light. How can we live at the height of hope and optimism when we are bombarded with news of natural or manmade disasters, and the injustices faced by so many? How can we let go of the feelings of sadness when we learn of the horrors in the world and find our way back to hope and joy? And is that the proper response to tragedy?



Darkness is a path toward despair, from which comes more darkness. Staying in the light gives us hope, and forges a path toward being our most giving, helpful, joyful, genuine selves. Although it seems counterintuitive, our ability to help when there is tragedy or disaster relies on our hope, on our light. And living in the light not only gives us joy, but gives joy to those around us, helping all of us live our best and be our best.

Eight Over 80 Update

We are excited to welcome the 2023 Eight Over 80 Honorees and 8 FJA students to JSL next week.

Jim August, Barbara Cohen,

Dennis Frank, Roslyn Garber,

Dr. Richard Krugel,

Phyllis Lewkowicz,

Janet Pont, and Ellie Slovis.

They will be introduced to the Frankel Jewish Academy students at a festive luncheon. The students, Rozalia (Rosie) Aronov,

Anthony (Tony) Carson, Madison(Maddie) Charnas,

Eliyah Fradkin,

Camryn (Cami) Katzen,

Rebecca Rabin, Ryan Schmeltz and Harrison (Harry) Shaevsky will interview the honorees and write their biographies.

Save the Date for the main event May 21, 2023, at 11:30AM at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Al Muskovitz will emcee and there will be lots of great surprises in store for all the attendees.

Pictured above are Honoree Ellie Slovis, and student, Camryn Katzen.

Both dynamic women have a lot in common – active, busy volunteer lives for great causes. Ellie has volunteered at Cranbrook Institute of Science and initiated their science curriculum for visually and hearing-impaired children. She volunteered at Children’s Hospital as the “art lady,” bringing projects to children who were being treated for cancer. Ellie taught English to new Americans, joined the Soviet Jewry Committee, and co-chaired the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning Program to help children understand the struggles of Jews in the former Soviet Union. Additionally, Ellie was actively involved in the Family-to-Family Program, linking families of new Americans with families in the community, and initiated a “Coffee and Conversation” program at Congregation Beth Shalom. She joined the Holocaust Education Committee and as an active member of NCJW, she is on the committees of Passport to Israel, Wrapped in Love, Shoes to Share, which she initiated, Meals on Wheels, and the Green Committee and a former VP of NCJW where she is an active member of the NCJW-MI Back to School Store.

Cami Katzen is a Student Ambassador, at Frankel Jewish Academy and member of both the varsity basketball and tennis teams, and the National Honor Society. Outside of school, she is a member of the UMatter Board, where she works with other teens to end the stigma around mental health. Additionally, she serves on the JARC Teen Action Council and on the executive board of Aliyah BBG. She is Madricha at Temple Israel Religious School every Sunday morning, and she looks forward to helping kindergarteners get excited about being Jewish. We are so proud of these two women!

Invitations will be mailed.

The Eight Over 80 webpage will soon be transformed so that everyone can contribute in honor of this year’s class of honorees and students! For more information contact Nicole nlupi@jslmi.org 248-592-5098 to Sponsor, purchase tickets, or place an ad.

AT HOME WORKOUT

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair. Chair yoga incorporates not only full-body movement but also breath and basic meditation techniques. This video will assist you in building strength, functionality in your body, memory tests as well as deepen your connection with yourself. 

FRIDAY FUNNY

MARGOT & WARREN COVILLE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

The 2023 Best of the Best Detroit Awards!

These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer. Please consider voting for Jewish Senior Life (Home and Home Services - Assisted Senior Living category).

JSL HAPPENINGS

BRAIN POWER

WITH SANDY

Every Tuesday, residents at Hechtman Apartments can flex their mind muscles with "Brain Power" activities. Resident Service 

Coordinator, Sandy Smith facilitates activities like word games and puzzles. She shares the importance of "continuing to stimulate our brains with new information. Brain Power is challenging each time we work on a word. The residents who join Brain Power benefit cognitively. This is an opportunity for socialization and support for all who attend." 

Sandy says she also benefits and learns from her interactions with the residents.

DOR L' DOR

Throughout the year, Hillel 6th graders visit and form bonds with JSL residents, as part of the Dor L' Dor program. Last week, for Tu BiShevat, they decorated pots and planted parsley. When they get together for Passover, they will enjoy the parsley as part of their Seder.

JSL AT THE MOVIES

Thanks to all who came to 80 for Brady at The Maple Theater yesterday. We look forward to hosting monthly events for JSL crowds. Pictured is Board Member, Neil Satovsky.

Sign Up Honorees 95+

At the annual Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration, we will honor the Greatest Generation with a festive brunch featuring memories and music from the Golden Age of Television.

Please fill out the online form to nominate those who are 95 or older so we can celebrate them! Each nominee will receive an invitation for them and a guest. Additional tickets are available.

"B" a Part of JSL

Book Club – Looking for a great reader and leader to run book discussions.

Bagel Sundays – Looking for groups of volunteers to sell bagels one Sunday each month. (Come with your family or group)

Bistro/Café – Seeking volunteers for 2-hour shifts - any day!

Boutique – Come show off your fashion sense as you enjoy selling to the residents!

BOUTIQUE

New! Mezuzot

The perfect housewarming gift! These colorful mezuzot, hand-painted with a little sparkle, are a beautiful celebration for the Jewish home.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

A Super BOWL of Chili

Perfect comfort food for Sunday's big game - a big hot bowl of chili!