Author: Jo Strausz Rosen

About Jo Strausz Rosen

In memory of my parents, Lloyd and Bert Strausz, I am honored to serve as Executive Director of Development for Jewish Senior Life where I raise awareness and funding that supports programs for health, wellbeing and activities for our older adults in Assisted and Independent Living. For nine years, I was a Director of the American Technion Society supporting world class research. Then, I was employed as Michigan Director of Planned Gifts for the American Cancer Society where I helped fund cures to ease the pain and suffering for those with cancer.

THE “GO BAG”

THE “GO BAG” I’m not trying to be an alarmist, but I’m thinking about worst case scenarios for homeowners. I 
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LEAVE A MARGIN: THE POWER OF BEING EARLY

LEAVE A MARGIN: THE POWER OF BEING EARLY How often do we find ourselves running behind due to traffic, last-minute 
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THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW

THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW Whether it’s the letdown of a favorite sports team losing the big game, or 
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2025: A FRESH START FOR CHANGE

2025: A FRESH START FOR CHANGE As we usher in 2025, our world stands at a unique crossroads. The choices 
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THE SHAMASH

THE SHAMASH Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit has long been a place of refuge, care, and community for Jewish 
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EIGHT OVER 80: HONORING SERVICE IN DETROIT’S JEWISH COMMUNITY

EIGHT OVER 80: HONORING SERVICE IN DETROIT’S JEWISH COMMUNITY As December draws to a close and the many menorahs of 
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THE POWER OF WORDS: EXPLORING HAPPINESS AND MEANING IN JEWISH CULTURE

THE POWER OF WORDS: EXPLORING HAPPINESS AND MEANING IN JEWISH CULTURE Recently, I was told about the fascinating book, People 
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