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 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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THE SUN WILL COME OUT

THE SUN WILL COME OUT After a conversation with a dear friend who admitted to struggling with the feeling that 
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THE GOLDEN YEARS

THE GOLDEN YEARS While celebrating my dear husband’s 70th birthday in Europe, we often exchanged smiles and greetings with the 
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DANCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS

DANCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS The sun is just a few hours from setting over West Bloomfield, its golden rays light 
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THE FESTIVAL OF SUKKOT

THE FESTIVAL OF SUKKOT At 1:00 pm on a crisp fall afternoon, the residents of Jewish Senior Life gathered together 
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AND SO…WE SING

AND SO…WE SING The celebration of the Jewish holidays has always been rooted in the duality of joy and sorrow, 
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THE HIGH HOLY DAYS

THE HIGH HOLY DAYS The Jewish holidays, particularly Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, carry themes that resonate deeply with the 
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ROSH HASHANAH REIMAGINED

ROSH HASHANAH REIMAGINED I roamed the halls of Meer, Hechtman and Fleischman recently and thought about all of the people 
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