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Yom HaShoah 2025: Memory in an Age of Denial

April 25, 2025 No Comments

As we observe Yom HaShoah this year, the haunting echoes of the Holocaust feel closer than ever—not because of our proximity to the past, but because of the growing shadows of denial and indifference in the present. For decades, we’ve said “Never Forget.” Yet we continue to witness the unsettling rise in Holocaust denial, distortion, and antisemitism, often amplified through social media, fringe ideologies, and a generation increasingly removed from

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October 24, 2024 No Comments

DANCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS The sun is just a few hours from setting over West Bloomfield, its golden rays light the walls of Fleischman Residence, casting long shadows that seem to hold both ancient wisdom and the weight of current

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October 17, 2024 No Comments

THE FESTIVAL OF SUKKOT At 1:00 pm on a crisp fall afternoon, the residents of Jewish Senior Life gathered together on the newly renovated Meer Patio and Gardens to celebrate Sukkot. The sun filtered through the lattice roof of the

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October 11, 2024 No Comments

AND SO…WE SING The celebration of the Jewish holidays has always been rooted in the duality of joy and sorrow, hope and suffering. Throughout Jewish history, these moments of festivity and reflection have been interwoven with periods of persecution, displacement,

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Caregivers & Families

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THE LIFE IN JEWISH SENIOR LIFE

September 6, 2024 1 Comment

THE LIFE IN JEWISH SENIOR LIFE Nestled among the green spaces and wetlands of West Bloomfield, Meer Independent Living Apartments are a haven for those older adults who have spent full lives in pursuit of knowledge and Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.  At Jewish Senior Life, the often-busy days pass in punctuated rhythms of activity.  Meer is a place where residents are empowered to share their expertise and experiences with

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August 30, 2024 No Comments

LIVING WITH COGNITIVE DECLINE At JSL, there is a concerted effort in focusing on healthy aging activities.  Resident Service Coordinators on each campus strive to work closely with residents and their families helping them combat signs of dementia which require

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August 9, 2024 No Comments

THE SKLART This week, members of the family of Leo Sklarzl gathered to celebrate the installation of a giant metal piece of kinetic art he designed that now resides on Ring Road in West Bloomfield on the campus of Meer

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August 1, 2024 4 Comments

A LEGACY OF LETTERS During creative writing classes at JSL, residents choose any number of real-life topics to base their stories upon. Often subjects are explored again and again. In my continuing efforts to be a cheerleader for estate planning,

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Financial Planning

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LIVING WITH COGNITIVE DECLINE

August 30, 2024 No Comments

LIVING WITH COGNITIVE DECLINE At JSL, there is a concerted effort in focusing on healthy aging activities.  Resident Service Coordinators on each campus strive to work closely with residents and their families helping them combat signs of dementia which require a holistic approach including lifestyle adjustments, cognitive activities, and sometimes medical intervention. The Alzheimer’s Association alz.org and The National Institutes of Health nih.gov provide helpful information on their websites. Yesterday

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March 14, 2024 2 Comments

TRAVELING LIGHTLY Terry the painter sent me a text. He says he’s ready to come to the house and begin our home beautification, but I’m distracted by all the things we must remove from the walls and the closets for

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August 16, 2023 No Comments

JSL ON CBS DETROIT Tracey Proghovnick, Director of Residential Marketing and Community Relations for the Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit, talks with CBS Detroit’s Kris about the “Age in Motion” program taking place during ‘The Way to Wellness’ event,

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August 10, 2023 No Comments

CHOICE By Jo Strausz Rosen I recently read The Choice, Embrace the Possible, a memoir by 95-year-old Dr. Edith Eva Eger, who earned her doctorate in clinical psychology in 1978 and has treated patients for over 50 years. She’s a

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Health, Fitness & Wellness

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THE HIGH HOLY DAYS

October 1, 2024 No Comments

THE HIGH HOLY DAYS The Jewish holidays, particularly Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, carry themes that resonate deeply with the concept of living a long, meaningful live. These themes are especially relevant in the context of Jewish Senior Life. The High Holy Days emphasize reflection on the past year and the renewal of life in the year ahead. For older adults this period offers a time to reflect on our

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September 27, 2024 2 Comments

ROSH HASHANAH REIMAGINED I roamed the halls of Meer, Hechtman and Fleischman recently and thought about all of the people who have lived in our buildings and the impact they have left. How many holidays have been celebrated among friends?

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September 20, 2024 No Comments

VOTE As election day (November 5th) approaches, JSL has taken an active role in assisting and educating residents about their rights as voters. Recently, West Bloomfield Clerk Debbie Binder visited Meer and Hechtman Apartments and today she visited Fleischman Residence

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August 23, 2024 1 Comment

THE END The older we get, we must face a variety of unavoidable pokes and prods during visits to doctors to stay healthy, live long and prosper.   Some folks have a serious aversion to medical procedures and put off meeting

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Jewish Spirituality

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Yom HaShoah 2025: Memory in an Age of Denial

April 25, 2025 No Comments

As we observe Yom HaShoah this year, the haunting echoes of the Holocaust feel closer than ever—not because of our proximity to the past, but because of the growing shadows of denial and indifference in the present. For decades, we’ve said “Never Forget.” Yet we continue to witness the unsettling rise in Holocaust denial, distortion, and antisemitism, often amplified through social media, fringe ideologies, and a generation increasingly removed from

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September 13, 2024 3 Comments

STAND UP AGAINST HATE After reading about Live and Learn at Meer Apartments, where I marveled about the recent eight sessions on News & Misinformation: Finding Accurate, Reliable Information in Today’s Information Age, I felt newly inspired to seek out

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August 16, 2024 No Comments

JSL: THE AGING CHRONICLES Twenty-four energized Fleischman residents sat exercising together led by professional instructor Michelle Black. As I walked past the circle, I stopped to reflect on the kinetic movements of their arms and legs, the colors of their

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July 25, 2024 2 Comments

BIRDS OF A FEATHER At home, we hang a birdfeeder just outside our kitchen window and fill it daily with songbird mix. It’s a joy to witness the different species sing, share, dine and socialize at the feeder. Bluejays establish

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Nutrition

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THE END

August 23, 2024 1 Comment

THE END The older we get, we must face a variety of unavoidable pokes and prods during visits to doctors to stay healthy, live long and prosper.   Some folks have a serious aversion to medical procedures and put off meeting with their physicians out of fear. Buck up. We must face our fears and just do it if we seek a long life and opportunities to live in good health.

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June 28, 2024 No Comments

AGING ONE DAY AT A TIME I picked up Nora Ephron’s book, “I Feel Bad About My Neck and Other Thoughts on Being a Woman.” Her humorous essays elaborate on her strong feelings about aging, body maintenance, menopause, empty nests

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May 3, 2024 No Comments

A SENIOR MOMENT I was on the phone catching up with my daughter Lindsey recently and in the middle of a story I was sharing with her, I couldn’t remember what I was about to say next and instead chirped,

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October 31, 2023 No Comments

At Jewish Senior Life, senior living communities are not just about a place to reside; they’re an opportunity to embrace a rich culture, a vibrant lifestyle, participate in exciting activities, and enjoy culinary delights. Culture that Nurtures the Soul Heritage

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