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28th ANNUALCELEBRATIONSUNDAY, MAY 23 2021

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THANK YOU TO OURVISIONARY SPONSOR

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LINDABRODSKY

EMERY GROSINGER

FAYEJACOBS

SYE LINOVITZ

SYMANELLO

JANETMOSES

SAULSAULSON

DR. LOUSOVERINSKY

2021HONOREES

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We nurture a sense of community and enrich the lives of older adults, while embracing Jewish values and celebrating life. JSL is proud to provide inclusive residential communities.

VISION

Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit is the provider of choice for outstanding residences and compassionate services that enable older adults to live healthy, joyous and purposeful lives.

MissionSTATEMENT

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Eight Over Eighty is the largest fundraising event held on behalf of Jewish Senior Life. At this annual event, we honor and recognize eight distinguished older adults, all over eighty years, who have demonstrated dedication throughout their lifetimes to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam – Repairing the World.

All funds raised from this event benefit the Quality of Life Fund at JSL, providing subsidy for those in need for their kosher meals and other essential supports. The Quality of Life Fund also enables health and wellness programs including exercise, yoga, meditation, massage; Shabbat flowers, outings and bus trips, a slate of weekly professional musical entertainers, social gatherings and seasonal holiday parties throughout the year, along with supplies needed to complete and enhance these programs for our residents on both our Oak Park and West Bloomfield campuses.

Over 40 nominations for our distinguished honorees came from all over the community and were selected by a confidential panel of judges. Over the last 27 years, we have honored over 200 older adults as the recipients of the Tikkun Olam Award. We stand on their shoulders in gratitude to these special people who have dedicated their lives to making a difference for us all.

A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus15000 W. Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237

Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

248-661-1836 TTY: 711 www.jslmi.orgJSL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization. Private contributions ensure our continued fiscal viability and provide programming and services that directly enhance the quality of life of our residents. All donations are tax deductible, as allowed by law.

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PRESIDENT,DEBORAH ROSENTHAL

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CEONANCY HEINRICH

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Congratulations TO CURRENT AND PAST EIGHT OVER EIGHTY HONOREES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joanne AronovitzMichael BanksElaine Beresh Gayle BursteinCarol Weintraub Fogel Warren FrenkelJudy Herman Barbara Horowitz Allison KleinScott MarcusNancy Reed Dr. Rob RobinsJack RothenbergNeil SatovskyArlene SelikAlan SternfeldAndrea TeitelMichael Wolf, NextGen Liaison

OFFICERS

Deborah RosenthalPresident

Mark KowalskyVice President

Carolyn CohenVice President

Jason FisherVice President

Brian RaznickVice President

Jeffrey FleischmanSecretary

Steve SwartzTreasurer

Kenneth GossImmediate Past President

FROM THE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS, JEWISH SENIOR LIFE OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT

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PROGRAMZOOM PRODUCERScott Present

STAR SPANGLED BANNER AND HATIKVAH

BEHIND THE SCENES AT JSLNed Specktor, Emcee

GREETINGS FROM THE CEONancy Siegel Heinrich

HONOREE INTRODUCTION & VIDEOJo Strausz Rosen, Executive Director, Development

CONGRATULATIONS Matthew Lester, President, JFMDDeborah Rosenthal, President, JSL

CLOSING REMARKSJo Strausz Rosen

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITANDETROITCEO STEVEN INGBER

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GOVERNORGRETCHEN WHITMER

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STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARI MANNOGIAN

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STATEREPRESENTATIVE

SAMANTHA STECKLOFF

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U.S. CONGRESSWOMANHALEY STEVENS

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OAKLAND COUNTYCOMMISSIONER

MARCIA GERSHENSON

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CHARTER TOWNSHIPWEST BLOOMFIELDSUPERVISORSTEVEN KAPLAN

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ASSOCIATION OFJEWISH AGING

SERVICES

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LEADING AGE

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LEADING AGEMICHIGAN

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THANK YOU TO OUR

PAST HONOREES

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28 YearsYEARBOOK1994HONOREES

1995HONOREES

1996HONOREES

1997HONOREES

1998HONOREES

Dr. Harry August* Clara Collens* Hortense Falk* Rose L. Greenberg* Neil Kalef* Arthur Lipsitt*Ruth Redstone* Dorothy Storchan*

Lillian Colman*Rabbi Eric Greenbaum* Esther LaMed*Milton Marwil*Anna Mickel*Emma Schaver*Dr. Milton Steinhardt*Josephine Weiner*

Bessie Fox Chase*Regina Feuer* Belle Freedman* Ilse S. Roberg*Arthur Schultz*Anne Gonte Silver*Phillip Stollman*Celia Wilson*

Herman M. Canner*Charles Fink*Mary B. Fink* Bess Krolik* Marian Mann*May Nosanchuk*Milton Rose* Julius Spielberg*

Edith Wyman* Dr. Leon Lucas* Max Sosin* Walter Field* Ann Rubin* Jeanette Serling*Isadore Malin*Jerry Bielfield*

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28 YearsYEARBOOK1999HONOREES

2000HONOREES

2001HONOREES

2002HONOREES

2003HONOREES

Henry Auslander*Sylvia Barr*Bessie Kutnick*Anne Mondrow*Alex Saltsman*Irwin Shaw*Melba Winer*Beryl Winkelman*

Jules Doneson* Morris Flatt*Reverend Shalom Ralph* Irene Rodman*Betty Silverfarb*Juanita Victor* Leo Webber*Lillian Zellman*

Martha Burnstein* Bertha Chomsky* Irvin Forman* Nate Garfinkel*Esther Goldenberg* Stanley Morgenstern* Albert Newman* Morris “Andy” Weiss*

Lillian Bernstein*Paulette Borin*Gretl Frank*Rose Korinsky*Rosevelyn Lieberman*Dr. Irving Panush* Rabbi M. Robert Syme*David Tanzman*

Leonard P. Baruch Lester Burton* Frita Roth Drapkin* Alan Kandel* Bea Kreichman*Leah Snider*Walter Stark* Lenore Dunsky Weiss*

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28 YearsYEARBOOK2004HONOREES

2005HONOREES

2006HONOREES

2007HONOREES

2008HONOREES

Alfred Bricker* Jack Caminker Nena Dillick* Harry* and Sylvia Granader* Julius Harwood*Belmont Kershenbaum*Phyllis Newman* Bea Sacks*

Fran Aaron* Louis Berlin* Lillian Gold*Emmanuel (Manny) Mittelman*Evelyn Noveck*Abe Pasternak*Norbert Reinstein* Jack Schon*

Mandel (Bill) Berman* Sarah Deitch* Selma Goode Dr. Henry Krystal* Dr. Abe Nemeth*Ed Meer*Jennie Solomon* Elizabeth Elkin Weiss*

Harold Berry* Marvin Danto* Phil Elkus Ethel Goldenberg Norm Katz* Eve Lieberman*Ida Nathan* Jack* & Miriam Shenkman*

Sam Barnett* Henry FriedmanDorothy Kaufman* Sylvia Mevis Dorothy M. Silk*Malka Sklyarskaya* Eleanor SmithKathleen Straus

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28 YearsYEARBOOK2009HONOREES

2010HONOREES

2011HONOREES

2012HONOREES

2013HONOREES

Warren Coville Merle Harris* Herbert Kaufman*Irving Laker* Ann NewmanRabbi A. Irving Schnipper Marvin Talan* Milton Zussman

Harvey Weisberg* Frances Fisher*Edie Resnick Judy Cantor Betty Starkman* Dr. Hershel SandbergRochelle Sable* Leonard Trunsky*

Marvin Fleischman Morrie Green* Austin Kanter Fern KatzPaula Marks-Bolton Jack Robinson*Wilbert Simkovitz* Bruce Thal

Martin Barr* Bob Benyas* Dr. George Blum Bernard Cantor Myron Milgrom Mania SalingerFlorence Vinsky Alvin Weisberg*

Barbara Cantor Martin Hollander* Joan Jampel Ruben Kurnetz* Sara Manson* Samuel Pruchno*Estelle Seltzer* Dr. Ronald Trunsky*

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28 YearsYEARBOOK2014HONOREES

2015HONOREES

2016HONOREES

2017HONOREES

2018HONOREES

Ada Bandalene Joanna Berger* William Farber* Sissi LapidesBernard Moray Earl RemerSidney Stone* Rolland Walt*

Hon. Avern Cohn Dr. Paul Feinberg Ellie Glen Ellen Labes Geri Margolis Sondra NathanBert Stein George Zeff*

Barbara Frankel Carolyn Greenberg Micki Grossman* Jack Gun Dr. Martin Herman Bernard JonasLibby Sherbin Burton Shifman

Beverly Bennett Dr. Stuart Falk Margot Gardner Elaine Greenberg Dr. Robert Matthews* Evelyn Orbach* Eunice K. Ring Michael Weiss

Harriet Berg Barbara Goodman, PhD Robert Lask* Ellen Magar Edith ManikerAlvin M. Saperstein, PhDDr. Manuel Sklar* George Stern

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28 YearsYEARBOOK2019HONOREES

2020HONOREES

Douglas BloomCyma CarnIrma GlaserRita Cohn Haddow*Harriet SapersteinMerton SegalGuy SternArthur Weinfeld

David BronerCharles Domstein, PhDRuthe GoldsteinDoreen HermelinDrs. Phoebe & Harris MainsterIrene MillerJoyce ShermanWarren Tessler, DDS

CONGRATULATIONSTO ALL

HONOREES

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Ned Specktor spent the first six years of his career working at Creative Arts, a talent agency in Beverly Hills. He worked his way up from the mailroom, eventually working for Richard Lovett, the president of the agency and helped launch CAA Sports. He then went on to help manage the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. Following that, he built a multimillion-dollar book of branded merchandise business including working with clients like the Grammys, Ellen, Facebook, and SoulCycle.

Ned produced a yearly national concert for the Salvation Army with top artists like Shawn Mendes and many others that focused on promoting the importance of volunteering to teens across the nation. Ned most recently founded Happy Monday, a company focused on helping you THRIVE, by sharing life and business tools, tips and strategies through social media, one on one coaching, and live events.

Emcee NED SPECKTOR

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FrankelSTUDENTS

My name is Shayna Foreman, and I am a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy. My parents are Lezlie and Dr. Eric Foreman, and I have a younger brother, Elliot. At FJA, I am a part of the girls’ volleyball and basketball teams, the National Honor Society, as well as the yearbook editor for this school year. Outside of school, I enjoy being active at Temple Israel, volunteering at Friendship Circle, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. In addition to this, I am very involved with BBYO and serve on the Jewish Federation Teen Board. After high school, I am leaning toward a career in sports medicine where I can combine two passions of mine: athletics and helping others. I am honored to be a part of Eight Over Eighty, and to have met Dr. Lou Soverinsky, and share his story.

Hi, my name is Charlie LaBelle, and I am a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy. My parents are Randy LaBelle and Lisa LaBelle, I have an older brother, Julian, and a dog, Fiona. I also have a grandmother, Harriet Friedman, who lives at Jewish Senior Life. At school, my favorite classes are physics and math. I have been participating in the varsity bowling team for the last two years and have greatly enjoyed the game. I am a board member in the Jolson AZA chapter of BBYO, and I love participating in the Jewish teen community. In my free time, my favorite hobbies are playing guitar, fishing, playing video games, hanging out with friends, and exploring new music. I also enjoy playing football and basketball. After high school, I want to pursue a career either in computer science, physics, astronomy, or marine biology. I am proud to tell you about Eight Over Eighty honoree, Sy Manello.

My name is Kira Saroken and I am a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy. My parents are Holly and Joseph Saroken, and I have 2 siblings, Evan, and Taryn Saroken. At FJA, I am a current member of the National Honor Society. Throughout high school, I have participated in many sports including soccer, cheerleading, and basketball. Outside of school I am an active member in BBYO, as well as YFTI with Temple Israel. I enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, and cooking in my free time. In school, I most enjoy learning and studying math and economics. After high school, I hope to major in business in college. I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to participate in Eight Over Eighty this year, and to meet and tell you about Faye Jacobs.

Hi! My name is Skylar Elbinger and I am a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy. My parents are Eden and Kevin Elbinger, and I have a younger brother, Zachary. At FJA, I am a Student Ambassador, and am a member of the girls’ volleyball and basketball teams, National Honor Society, and Student Government. Outside of school, I am an active member of BBYO. As my chapter’s Social Media Marketer, I help to promote events and activities. I am also on the Regional and Spring/Young Leadership Convention planning committees. In addition, I am a participant on the American Jewish Committee’s first Michigan cohort for the Leaders for Tomorrow program. I am the only Michigan teen participating in AJC’s One2One program, where American teens engage virtually with Israeli teens. In my free time, I love traveling and spending time with my family and friends. I am honored to be a part of the Eight Over Eighty program and get to know Emery Grosinger.

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Hi, my name is Nora Skolnik and I am a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy. My parents are Michele Freind and Bruce Skolnik, and I have two older sisters, Maya and Stella. At Frankel, I am a participant on our girls’ varsity soccer team, as well as a member of the National Honor Society, and I serve as a member of the Junior Class student government. In the community I volunteer at Yad Ezra, delivering food to people in need. I also am part of Tamarack Camps Teen Board where we communicate with Israeli and Canadian campers. In the future, I aspire to a career in law or medicine. In my free time, I love to travel, play with my dogs, and hang out with friends and family. I am honored to be a participant in this year's Eight Over Eighty. Meeting Janet Moses has been an amazing experience and opportunity.

My name is Adam State, and I am a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy. My parents are Michelle Akler and Jonathan State, and I have one older brother, Josh. I am a member of student government, the JARC Teen Board, and the National Honor Society. I also regularly volunteer for JARC, helping at bingo events. I have played hockey since the age of 5 and was the assistant captain on my team last year. I also was on the FJA bowling team my freshman and sophomore years. At school, my favorite subjects are math and science. During my free time I like to play video games and watch hockey. I am currently unsure of what I would like to do in the future, but one of my hopes is going to the University of Michigan. I am very honored to be a part of Eight Over Eighty, and to have met Saul Saulson.

My name is Charlie Tobias, and I am a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy. My parents are Josh and Alyssa Tobias. I have an older sister, Cady. At school, I actively participate in sports. This year I will be playing my third year of varsity baseball, and my second year of varsity basketball. I am also a student ambassador for FJA. Outside of school, I am involved with YFTI, Temple Israel’s youth group. In my free time, my favorite activities are shooting hoops and going to camp. Mostly, I enjoy being around my friends and family. I have always loved sports, and in the future, I hope to have a career in sports management, or something else related to sports. I am honored to represent FJA in Eight Over Eighty, and to spend time with Linda Brodsky.

My name is Andrew Tukel and I am a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy. My parents are Sandra and Jonathan Tukel. I have two older brothers, Henry, and Steven. At school, I run for the varsity cross country team and play varsity bowling. I am also the class president for student government, and a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, I am the founder and president of the JARC Teen Action Council, and volunteer with JARC often. I really like cars and enjoy playing video games. At school, my favorite classes are math and English. I hope to attend the University of Michigan, and to pursue a career in business. I am honored to be a participant in the Eight Over Eighty program and to meet Sye Linovitz.

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HonoreeLINDA BRODSKYLinda Brodsky was born on June 13, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. Her grandparents and father immigrated from Russia, and her mother was born in Boston, Massachusetts. From the time she was little, Linda was a member of Temple Israel. Temple Israel and religion have always played big roles in her life. Linda’s other significant childhood memories are the summers on Lake Erie, where she especially loved to swim. Linda has always been an active person, and to this day, she enjoys swimming and bike riding.

Linda grew up and immersed herself in Judaism and being involved in Temple. She went to Temple Israel for Hebrew School and has been a lifelong Jewish learner. In college, Linda majored in Social Studies, and minored in Physical Education, starting at the University of Michigan, and ultimately graduating from Wayne State University. Linda applied her background and education to becoming a religious school teacher. She taught several different classes, including Judaic studies and the Holocaust. I had the honor of being Linda’s student in both classes at Temple Israel. These were two of my favorite classes when I was attending Sunday and Monday night school, because Mrs. Brodsky has a very special way of teaching that makes each class a special experience. She also hands out cookies after class, so that is a bonus too.

In addition to everything she does at Temple Israel and in the religious school, Linda also is a regular volunteer at the Holocaust Memorial Center and the Friendship Circle. One of her favorite parts about volunteering at the Friendship Circle is that she gets to take care of the animals and show them to all of the people that come into the building.

When it comes to Jewish holidays Linda has two clear-cut favorites in Chanukah and Passover. Her most memorable vacation was her trip to Israel. One thing she would love to do if she had the chance would be to visit her grandmother’s hometown in Russia. That is one trip she has wanted to take for a very long time.

Beyond Linda’s love for, and active participation in Judaism and the Jewish community, nothing is more important to Linda than her family. Remembering her husband, Easton, she recalls his military service. Although Linda never served in the military herself, because her husband was in the army, Linda respects every man and woman in the service. She is aware of the sacrifice it takes to serve our country.

The most important people in her life today are her children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. Not only was Mrs. Brodsky my teacher, but she is also a lifelong friend of my Grandma. Every time I go to my Grandma’s house the phone rings and its usually Mrs. Brodsky calling.

Looking back on her life, Linda recalls the event that shaped her. Her ninth-grade confirmation at Temple Israel brought out her passion for Judaism and was a beautiful moment in her life. One quote she lives by is to, “Be kind to each other, and treat everyone the way you want to be treated.” It was an absolute honor to spend time interviewing Tikkun Olam Awardee, Mrs. Linda Brodsky.

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HonoreeEMERY GROSINGERWhen I logged into my Zoom interview call with Emery Grosinger, little did I know how much I would learn from this amazing man. As an 8 Over 80 Honoree, I knew that Mr. Grosinger was well regarded, but little did I know the impact he would have on me, and how lucky I was to have been chosen to share his story.

Currently residing in Bloomfield Hills, Mr. Grosinger has been married to his wife Roberta for almost 58 years. They have two married children, and five grandchildren. For the past 50 years, he and his family have been members of Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Mr. Grosinger supports the Holocaust Center and other Jewish causes in Michigan and Israel including Jewish Federation, Jewish War Veterans, and the American Jewish Committee.

Born in 1932 in Michaels Valley, Romania, Mr. Grosinger grew up in an Orthodox Jewish community with his parents and two brothers. Ironically though, his family was not Orthodox. When he was ready to start middle school, his parents “shipped” him to a school in a larger city. However, in the spring of 1944, during his first year there, he was sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Due to these disruptions, Mr. Grosinger described his education as “hit or miss.”

Mr. Grosinger stressed that “America is the greatest country in the world.” When I asked him why, he told me the story of his journey to become an American citizen. Of all the stories he shared, this stood out as the most profound and in his eyes, what made him the person he is today.

About 73 years ago, a few years after he was liberated from Birkenau, Emery and his older brother decided to go to America because they had relatives here. They secured a six-week visa. After their visit, his brother left for Peru, but Emery took his chances and stayed. When he became old enough, he wanted to join the Armed Forces, but they would not take him because he was in the country with an expired visa. He volunteered for the draft and started basic training in Fort Knox, Kentucky. While there, he filled out necessary paperwork to receive his U.S. citizenship which he eventually received after two years while stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. Mr. Grosinger told me, while holding back tears, “I finally received my American citizenship. This was the highlight of my life.”

I asked Mr. Grosinger why he thinks he was selected as an 8 Over 80 Honoree. He chuckled and said, “pure luck.” Mr. Grosinger stressed that the decisions he made by coming to and staying in America while being open to accepting the unknown is something that very few people can endure. He took risks, joined the Army, and became an official American Citizen. Of all the stories he shared with me, becoming a citizen was the most monumental event which propelled him into the life he cherishes today. This amazing story taught me an important life lesson that I believe everyone should follow - never take anything for granted. If you take chances and respect others around you, everything will fall into place. Mr. Grosinger’s patience, determination, and humbleness, got him to be the remarkable person he is today.

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HonoreeFAYE JACOBSAs I logged onto the zoom meeting to meet Mrs. Jacobs, I knew she was one of a kind. She greeted me with a big smile across her face and was so excited to be an 8 over 80 honoree. I was immediately blown away by her high energy and kind soul at the age of 96. Faye is a very social person; she loves to be with people and enjoys helping others. She is committed to doing her part to make a difference in her community and to make the world a better place. She is family oriented and loves spending time with friends, cooking, playing bridge, golfing, dancing, and helping in the community.

Growing up, Faye always loved attending Hebrew School. She was born in Rochester, New York and was valedictorian of her Hebrew School at only 11 years old. Her brother then moved to Detroit, seeking em-ployment, and brought the entire family to Michigan to live with him. She now belongs to Congregation Beth Shalom and was the social director of the Mr. and Mrs. Club where she planned events for members of the group. She met so many new friends at Beth Shalom and continues to keep in touch with many of the Rabbis and congregants. She looks forward to being able to go back to volunteering again soon. Before the pandemic, she used to dance at Fleischman, doing her part to bring smiles to the community.

Faye has a very large place in her heart for her family and friends. She was married for 65 years to the love of her life, Jerry. They met through dancing and she will always have special memories associated with dancing. Along with her own relationship, she is proud to call herself a “matchmaker” after connecting 7 couples. This special ability demonstrates her passion and appreciation for love. She has 3 children and even through the pandemic, Faye continues to try to keep in contact with her family members regularly. She speaks to her loved ones through Zoom and invites them to her patio. The strong connection that she has to her family has been getting her through this virus.

One of Faye’s proudest accomplishments was working as a secretary for the principal at Bussey Preschool in Southfield, Michigan for 18 years. Getting to spend time with young children at this school was very rewarding for her. She loved her job very much and had to handle many responsibilities and logistics. She also spends her time volunteering as the receptionist at the Karmanos Cancer Center. For the last 12 years, Faye has enjoyed greeting people as they came in and escorting them to their mammograms. She had also worked for the assets department of the National Guard as a secretary. Surrounded by only men, she was inspired by the work they were doing and defied cultural norms by being the only woman there.

Listening to Faye’s story has inspired me to do as much as I can to help others and do my part in making the world a better place. She spreads so much hope and positivity to the world and is one of the nicest and most social people I have ever met. I am honored to have gotten the opportunity to meet Faye and I am so happy for her role in Eight Over Eighty.

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HonoreeSYE LINOVITZIt was an honor to meet Seymour Linovitz, an intelligent, kind man with lots of wisdom to share. Sye was born in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until he was about eighteen, when his family moved to Oak Park. He attended Wayne State University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Sye and his wife, Francine, have been married for almost 55 years. They raised their children, in Southfield and West Bloomfield. Sye’s family now includes five grandchildren.

Of his early years in Detroit, Sye said ecstatically, “Oh my childhood was great, I loved it.” His great memories include playing baseball with the other kids from his neighborhood, attending summer camp, and joining an AZA youth group chapter. As a child, and still today, Sye appreciates the cultural aspects of Judaism, especially celebrating holidays with friends and family.

Sye first became interested in engineering as a young teenager, when he came across a few books on physics and thermodynamics at his uncle’s house. After graduating college, Sye briefly worked for a neighbor, and then moved on to Ford Motor Company, where he remained for 45 years. He really liked his time at Ford and said that it was a great fit for him.

Sye has benefitted from facing challenges. Early in his career, while working for his neighbor’s small company, Sye was given the task to design a machine that would cycle around and make stops at certain locations. When it came time to test the machine, he plugged it in, it cycled for a few seconds, and then grease spilled out all over the floor. Even though the machine did not work on the first try, he did not let this hinder his spirit, and instead was glad that he was able to use this as a learning opportunity.

After retiring from Ford in 2008, Sye worked for a consulting company. He fully retired in 2012. At the suggestion of an old friend, Sye trained to become a docent at the Holocaust Memorial Center. He gives tours to people of all ages, but especially appreciates the opportunity to speak to young people. Sye wants to do his part in the fight against evil and antisemitism. He describes his work at the Holocaust Center as both his calling and his purpose. He says that if he is able to make an impression on even just a few people, he has achieved his goal of participating in Tikkun Olam, which is repairing the world.

When I asked him to reflect on some of the best lessons he has learned from his life, he talked about confidence, failure, and urgency. He says that it is important for people to build up confidence so that they can complete their projects with a high degree of intensity. He also talked about failure, and how it is inevitable. But the important part to remember, he told me, is that you cannot let it absorb your life. You need to learn from it and do better next time. And finally, he talked about urgency. He wishes that he would be able to go back in time and procrastinate less, because he said that procrastination never once helped him. He also wanted to make sure that future generations know the importance of urgency. He says that things only get harder the longer you wait to start them.

By his words, and his example, Sye Linovitz has taught invaluable lessons to his family and community.

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HonoreeSY MANELLOSeymour “Sy” Manello was born in 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio. His family also lived in Wichita, Kansas and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. When Sy was just fourteen, his father passed away, and his mother moved the family, including Sy’s older brother, to Detroit.

As the child of Polish immigrants (my ancestry is also from Poland), including his father, who was a Conservative Rabbi, Sy grew up steeped in Jewish tradition. One of his favorite childhood memories occurred prior to the Passover Seder, when he was given the job to take out the dishes which were stored in large wooden barrels.

Sy always loved English and Drama, participating in his high school’s Senior Play, and then earning a BA in English and Public Speaking at the University of Michigan. Following college, while working on a master’s degree, Sy began his teaching career, first at the High School of Commerce, and then Cody High School.An amazing storyteller, Sy recalls his first experience as a Drama teacher. The High School of Commerce didn’t have their own auditorium, so they had to go across the connector to Cass Tech to use theirs. The Cass auditorium was being used by the band, so Sy’s play was moved to the gymnasium. When they set up the scenery, they were not allowed to put nails into the gym floor. At the end of the play, when the cast went on stage to bow, all the scenery fell down. Sy told me this was a very funny experience for him and that he enjoyed it.

After 30 years of teaching high school, Sy began a second 30+ year career, working for The Detroit Jewish News, first as a proofreader, and working his way up to being an editorial assistant. His specialty is processing all lifecycle items: births, bar/bat mitzvahs, engagements, weddings, and, sadly, obituaries. He also writes a humorous monthly column.

Sy has been married to his wife, Pearl, for 60 years, and has two children and four grandchildren. He takes great pride in his grandchildren’s lives and accomplishments.

Sy is an active member of B’nai Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield. He was very involved before Covid-19, and currently attends zoom services. He enjoys it there because it is a small synagogue, and he gets to know the people and rabbis very well gaining a sense of family and belonging.

Sy told me he was proud of his teaching career, and work at the Jewish News. He is also delighted to be a community volunteer - helping at Yad Ezra and reading books to senior citizens at JSL. He is grateful that his career was based around the skills he learned in high school and college. I asked him how he did all this work, from his teaching career to volunteering. He told me that “If you enjoy what you’re doing, it really isn’t work.” He also told me his code to live by: humor. it was important to Sy to “develop and maintain a sense of humor; it can really help you through situations.” He feels that he has accomplished everything he wanted to in his life, and that he is satisfied with what he has done. Sy taught me that I should enjoy life, and laugh my way through it, and that really made me happy. It truly was an honor to interview Sy, and I recognize his amazing contributions to the community.

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HonoreeJANET MOSESWhen I first met the wonderful Janet Moses, I was instantly reminded of the color, yellow. Just like the color, Janet engulfs you with her amazing beauty and shine. The more I got to know Janet, the more I realized why she was chosen as an 8 Over 80 honoree.

Born on April 1, 1940, Janet grew up in Detroit with her parents and one older sister. Her father worked in the family’s Safe Company, and her mother was a stay-at-home mom. Janet smiles when talking about her early years and feels so fortunate to have had such a great childhood. Janet met her future husband, Henry, when she was seven years old, and he was ten. Their families knew each other, but Janet and Henry did not start dating until Janet was in college. They have been married for almost 60 years and have two children and four grandchildren.

At the age of 16, Janet began working with children. She attended Northwestern University, and originally majored in Speech and Theater, ultimately switching her major to English, and becoming a teacher. After graduation, Janet went to work at Temple Beth El religious high school, creating all different kinds of curricula. Janet took a break from teaching to raise her children, and eventually she went back to work in a school in the inner city for eight years. There, she taught people whose other option was jail, or those who could not receive any other type of education.

One day, Janet was outside and saw her neighbor. Her neighbor’s children attended Akiva (now Farber) Day School, and she asked Janet if she would be willing to interview for a teaching position at the school. Janet immediately said yes. Janet worked at Akiva as the head of the English department from 1972 until 1982. After working at Akiva, Janet started a Family Education program at Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy, Michigan. This program began because of Janet’s son. He was friendly with the rabbi, who wanted to start a religious school, and he told his mother to apply for the job. And well, Janet got the job.

Tikkun Olam was an important aspect in Janet’s house growing up. Her parents taught her to always teach by example and give back to the community in some way. Janet has volunteered almost her entire life. She has tutored, supported the Jewish Federation, and worked with senior citizens. Not only was volunteering an important aspect in Janet’s perspective of Tikkun Olam, but it is the bigger picture of being able to make changes and differences in the world, even if they are small changes, especially when it comes to helping the less fortunate.

For the past few years, Janet has attended the 8 Over 80 events. She remembers seeing people being honored and mentioning how amazing they were in their lifetime. Janet said that she feels so honored to be a part of this incredible event and opportunity.

Janet’s closing message to me was, “Never forget to say I love you.” To most people, this might seem obvious. But just because people know these words, does not mean that they follow through with it. So, for Janet, go tell that person you love them, it is never too late.

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HonoreeSAUL SAULSONSaul Saulson tells great stories about his life. He is a model citizen who always cares for others. In answer to each question I asked of him, Saul always came back to emphasize caring for others, his community, and the entire world.

Born and raised in Detroit, Saul spoke about the influence his father had on him. He taught him to take an interest in every person he met, and to have a positive outlook on life. Tragically, Saul’s father and uncle passed away in a car accident two months before his bar mitzvah.

Saul’s response to challenging circumstances, then and now, would always be to focus on how he can be of help to others. One of his happiest memories as a young man is how he helped build a system for his grandmother to ring a bell when she needed assistance.

Family is, and has always been, the most important part of Saul’s life. He constantly described his family, wife, Marjorie, his children, and grandchildren, as “wonderful.” He is close to his children, in particular his son, helping Saul recall the bond shared with his own father years ago. His daughter’s special visits bring him joy.

Saul helped others through his work. He began his career as a hospital pharmacist. At that job, Saul accomplished many great things, the first one being that he helped develop a product that would save babies from infection. The other big product that Saul helped develop treated people who overdosed or were poisoned. These two accomplishments stand out in a big way because they show how much Saul cares for others. Developing these two products saved many lives, and the product used for treating overdoses and poison is still used to this day. In addition to creating helpful, lifesaving products, Saul did not care when others copied his work. He said that “the most important thing was that it was a more effective way to treat overdoses or poisonings.” Rather than wanting all the credit and reward for his creation, Saul only cared that it was being used correctly to save lives. This is a great lesson that a lot of people could learn from. Later in life, Saul continues to help others by speaking to seniors, encouraging them to adjust to retirement.

Saul Saulson is a model for having a positive attitude. On the surface, this seems like an obvious thing for people to do. However, for Saul, it would be understandable if he weren’t so positive. Facing the tragic death of his father and uncle early in his life, then having his first wife pass away just two years after marrying, Saul nonetheless maintained his positive attitude. He teaches all of us that we can do the same, no matter what challenges we face.

One final thing that resonated for me, Saul left me with a life lesson. He told me that you should surround yourself with people who are honest and good-hearted. What stuck with me was this comment in combination with how he always tried to take an interest in the people he met. This leads to so many great friendships as well as being able to help so many people. From all this, it is obvious to me that Saul is incredibly deserving of the Tikkun Olam Award, exemplified by his actions throughout his life.

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HonoreeDR. LOU SOVERINSKYUpon meeting Dr. Louis Soverinsky, he passed a message along to me from a friend who stated, things are beshert. Little did I know that the opportunity to interview Dr. Soverinsky would turn out to be a beshert moment.

Lou was born in Detroit and grew up there as well. His father immigrated to America from Russia at the age of 11 and his mother was a Detroit native. Lou lived in a tight-knit community and was never too far from his family members. His household kept Jewish traditions alive by keeping kosher, celebrating every holiday as a family, and having Shabbat dinners on Friday nights. He described fond memories of spending time with his extended family as if they were a part of his immediate family. Lou’s parents led by example and taught him “a person is measured by what he does and that indicates what they are about.”

Lou studied at the University of Detroit, a Catholic University. About 90 Jewish kids went there at the time and together, they formed a Jewish fraternity called Phi Sigma Delta, where Lou would become the Vice President. They shared the rituals of the Soverinsky household and held services and dinners every Shabbat. After graduating, Lou attended the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa, where he became a family practitioner and practiced for about 57 years. At the end of the day, he claimed, “medicine is not about how smart the student is, but how well the doctor is able to relate to their patients.” Dr. Soverinsky mentioned that he could recall the names of most of his patients and continues to stay in touch by phone occasionally.

One summer at his lake house, Dr. Soverinsky met his first wife, Marilyn, who was the mother of their four children. Sadly, Marilyn passed away at a young age but Dr. Soverinsky was fortunate to meet another amazing woman, Sally, whom he married. Together, they have twelve grandchildren and two great-grand-children. He has something unique to say about all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and tries to lead by example, as his parents did with him.

Dr. Soverinsky is passionate about music and volunteering in our community. He once put on a play at Congregation Shaarey Zedek and starred in the main role. He also loves to write song lyrics. In 2019, he won the Volunteer of the Year Award at Fleischman Residence, which hangs over his desk. Not only does he volunteer at Fleischman, but he also works as a doctor in the Gary Bernstein Free Clinic. Additionally, Dr. Soverinsky served as Vice President of the Osteopathic Medicine Division of the Jewish Federation. He also supports AIPAC. The message of Tikkun Olam was displayed to him from a very young age, and he implements it as much as he can into his everyday life. Dr. Soverinsky and his eldest daughter founded B’nai Israel Synagogue of West Bloomfield together, which he is very involved and passionate about.At the end of our conversation, when I admired and thanked Dr. Soverinsky for being the kind-hearted person he is, he told me that validation is life’s greatest gift. I could not be more grateful for the experience of meeting and listening to Dr. Soverinsky share his story. It truly was a beshert moment.

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VISIONARY

Congratulations to the

2021 Eight Over Eighty Honorees

Linda BrodskyEmery Grosinger

Faye JacobsSye LinovitzSy ManelloJanet MosesSaul Saulson

Dr. Lou Soverinsky

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ARCHITECT

Mazel Tov Saul Saulsonand to the 2021 Eight Over EightyTikkun Olam Honorees.

We salute each of you for yourlifelong dedication and contributionsto the Jewish community.

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ARCHITECT

Elizabeth Rose Congratulates This Year’s

Eight Over Eighty Award Recipients

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ARCHITECT

Congratulations to all of the 2021 Eight over Eighty Honorees.

We are grateful for your leadership and lasting dedication to our community.

And to the entire JSL team, thank you for your tireless efforts. In the most challenging times, you continue to serve our older adults with compassion, respect and excellent care.

You are all HEROES!

Deborah and Steve Rosenthal and Family

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BUILDER

Congratulations to

Emery Grosinger and Lou Soverinsky

We thank you for your endless contributions and dedication to our community You are an inspiration to us all!

Marlene and Jeff Cohen

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Mazel Tov to all of the Eight Over Eighty Honorees

on this well-deserved recognition of your lifetime

of dedication to Tikkun Olam!

I am proud to support the amazing work of Jewish Senior Life!

Doreen Hermelin

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Congratulations to our cousinSaul Saulson

and the other 2021 Honoreeson this well-deserved honor!

Ralph and Erica GersonStephanie Gerson

Maddie Gerson

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BUILDER

Yasher Koach to a wonderful group of 8

who do so much for our community.

Thank you.

Elaine J. Beresh

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BUILDER

Congratulations to the 2021Eight Over Eighty Honorees

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coveted honor of The Tikkun Olam Award. Your dedication and passion honoring people over 80 years old for their work in the community is remarkable. Thank you for recognizing these noteworthy individuals

with this prestigious award and highlighting their impact on the community.

Congratulations to the 2021 honorees. We thank you for your extraordinary dedication and service.

Linda Brodsky Emery Grosinger Faye Jacobs Sye LinovitzSy Manello Janet Moses Saul Saulson Dr. Lou Soverinsky

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Congratulations to all the past and present Honorees!

We appreciate the time and efforts you have given so generously in your service to the seniors of our community and beyond.

Thank You!

Elaine and Bob Appel

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BUILDER

We are delighted to honor all of the 2021 Honorees

May you go from strength to strength.

Jo Elyn and George Nyman

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BUILDER

We are proud to support such a wonderful organization

and the tremendous dedication of Deb Rosenthal

Ian and Marcy Burnstein

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BUILDER

Celebrate Life!Celebrate Our 2021 Honorees

Linda BrodskyEmery Grosinger

Faye JacobsSye LinovitzSy ManelloJanet MosesSaul Saulson

Lou Soverinsky

Robin and Leo EisenbergMax, Anna and Louis

Mazel Tov to this year’s

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BUILDER

Linda BrodskyEmery GrosingerFaye JacobsSye LinovitzSy ManelloJanet MosesSaul SaulsonLou Soverinsky

And our most sincere appreciation to the leadership and staff of Jewish Senior Life for your commitment to quality living for seniors in our community.

We applaud your efforts to enrich the lives of many individuals and families who benefit from your services.

The Board of Directors and Staff of Yad Ezra

Mazel Tov to this year’s

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DREAMER

Wayne S. Segal and the law firm of Dawda Mann are delighted to participate in honoring the 2021 recipients of the Tikkun Olam Award.Thank you for making such a positive and meaningful impact in our community.

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DREAMER

Mazel Tov to all the 2020 Honorees

Nancy and Jim Grosfeld

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DREAMER

Congratulations to all of our outstanding Tikkun Olam Honorees.

ELI A. SCHERR

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DREAMER

Anonymous

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DREAMER

Congratulations to this year’s HonoreesV’hadarta P’nay Zakane

...and you shall honor the presence of an elder...Vayikra 19:32

Joni & Neil Satovskywatch video message

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DREAMER

Congratulations to all the 2021 Honorees

Drs. Margo and Douglas Woll

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DREAMER

Dear Dad/Grandpa,

Mazel Tov on your honor!

We're so proud of all that you've done to make this world a better place!

Sent with Love and Great Big Bear Hugs and Squeezes,

Melinda, Eli, Michele, Laela, Isaac, Sophia and Fara

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DREAMER

In honor of our husband, father, and grandfatherEmery Grosinger

Who inspires us with joy and wisdom

Mazal tov to all of the honorees, with a special yasher koach to our friends Dr. Louie Soverinsky and Saul Saulson

With love,Roberta

Amy and EricKari and Eddie

Ryan, Samantha, Bennett, Noa, and Adina

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DREAMER

Henry Ford Health Systemwatch video

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DREAMER

Congratulations to the 2021 Eight Over Eighty Honorees

and to all the past recipients of this award.

We appreciate your efforts in improving our community.

The Edward I. Fleischman Foundation

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DREAMER

Mazel Tov to all the 2021 Honorees!

Best Wishes,Lisa Pernick and Bruce Israel & Family

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DREAMER

Mazel Tov toEmery GrosingerLou Soverinsky

and to all the deserving 2021 Eight Over Eighty

Honorees

Best wishes,Barbara and Douglas Bloom

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DREAMER

Mazel Tov to

Emery Grosinger Sye Linovitz Saul Saulson

Lou Soverinsky

Steve and Lori Weisberg

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Congratulations to the 2021 Honorees!  

Sue and Burt Shifman

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We honor our 8 Over 80 friends for your well-deserved recognition.

Thank you to the Frankel Jewish Academy students who will make this a special celebration, to the JSL Foundation,

JSL volunteers, and to the JSL staff for all you do!

Barbara, Jerry & Francie Cook

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Mazel Tov to all of the

remarkable honorees

with an extra hug to

Emery Grosinger

Terri Farber and Yossie Fleischmann

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Yasher Koach to our friends

Dr. Lou Soverinsky, Saul Saulson and Faye Jacobs

and to all the other Honorees.

Our thanks and appreciation for all you

have done to enhance our community!

Barbara and Paul Goodman

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Mazel Tov to Sy Manello and Lou SoverinskyFrom Your Shul Friends

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Mazel Tov to Sy Manello and Lou SoverinskyFrom Your Shul Friends

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Jerome & Gail BealeBob & Joyce BreitmanEd & Fran ChudnowJeffrey Eisman & Nancy Benchell-EismanFrank & Lisa ElliasBernice HandlerDave Hundiak & Fran Stark-HundiakRachel KapenUdi KapenRobert & Laurie KimmelIlene Miles & Paul GingoldMitch & Cheryl ParkerLeonard & Sharon RosenFred & Mindy ShubackRebecca TronCarol Wiseman

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You are an inspiration to all of us.

Mazel Tov!

Arlene and Rick Selik

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Henry joins me in wishing a 'Yasher Koach' to my fellow recipients of the

2021 '8 Over 80' Award.

I am humbled to be recognized along with such outstanding Honorees.

Janet Moses

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Congratulations to the 2021 Tikkun Olam Award winners

Linda Brodsky, Emery Grosinger,

Faye Jacobs, Sye Linovitz, Sy Manello, Janet Moses,

Saul Saulson, Dr. Lou Soverinsky

With gratitude for all you do.

Beth and Stephen Swartz

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EMERY GROSINGER

IS SO DESERVING OF THIS AWARD

HE HAS BEEN OUR FRIEND

FOREVER

AND EVER

AND EVER

AND EVER

AREN’T WE LUCKY!

RISSA AND SHELDON WINKELMAN

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MAZEL TOV TO THE 8 OVER 80 HONOREES OF 2021!

LINDA BRODSKYEMERY GROSINGER

FAYE JACOBSSYE LINOVITZSY MANELLOJANET MOSESSAUL SAULSON

DR. LOU SOVERINSKY

“Torah study is good together with an occupation, ---. All who exert themselves for the community ---

their righteousness and doers forever.” Pirkei Avot 2:2

Warren Tessler and FamilyRachel and Rabbi Asher Lopatin, Shayna, Cara, Judah and Gideon

Dr. Ruth Tessler and Stuart Zisholtz, Shira and JonahDr. David and Mary Tessler, Evan and Sarah

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Yasher Koach to this year's 8 over 80 Tikkun Olam Award recipients –

outstanding leaders and volunteers.

And to our JSL leadership team and staff, your tireless dedication and compassion throughout the pandemic ensured that

all JSL residents received the best possible care. You kept hope alive!

Kudos to all,

Gayle and Richard Burstein

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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees!

Barbara and Michael Horowitz

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Mazel Tov to the 2021 Eight Over Eighty Honorees!

Thank you for all of your contributions to the betterment of our communities,

local, national and international!

Nancy and Bob Heinrich

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Mazel Tov to the Honorees! Thank you to Nancy Heinrich

and her team for their exemplary leadership.

Helaine and Andrew Zack

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SY MANELLO, JANET MOSES, SAUL SAULSON, & DR. LOU SOVERINSKY

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We’re so proud of you being chosen as one of the 2021 Honorees for the Eight Over Eighty Award, and are so lucky to call you our Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. There is nobody more deserving - whether talking with a lifelong

friend or someone you just met, you always find a way to inspire selflessness while putting a smile on their face.- the Jacobs Family

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Mazel Tov

LINDA BRODSKY SYE LINOVITZ DR. LOU SOVERINSKYand the rest of the 2021 Honorees

We also remember our GrandfatherJULIUS SPIELBERG

(class of 1997)

Alan, Rhona, Jeffrey*, Richard, Bruce, Tamara, Marla and Neil Gorosh*Blessed Memory

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Mazel Tov to the Great Eight!We are so proud to know you.

Jo Strausz Rosen and Andy Nickelhoff

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Congratulations to our long-time friendsEmery GrosingerLou Soverinsky

on this well-deserved honor.

We also congratulate Linda BrodskySye Linovitz

and recognize their inspiring work at the Holocaust Memorial Center.

Karp Family Foundation

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Wishing all of the 8 over 80 Honorees

a Yasher Koach

Joanne and Danny Aronovitz

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Mazel Tov to the 2021 Eight Over Eighty Honorees.

Thank you for your commitment to the Jewish Community.

Brian and Rochelle Raznick

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Congratulations to all theEight Over Eighty Honorees.

Mazel Tov!

Laurie and Michael Banks

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The highest form of wisdom is kindness.The Talmud

Mazel TovOn this honor for years of Tikkun Olam “Repairing the World”

Doris & Fred Blechman

Linda BrodskyEmery Grosinger

Faye JacobsSye Linovitz

Sy ManelloJanet MosesSaul Saulson

Lou Soverinsky

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"A Life of Giving is a Life Worth Living."

by Betty Schoenbaum

Yasher Koach to all the JSL Honorees.

Lily and David Broner

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Volunteer • Support • Outreach

In Honor of Our Celebrated

Eight Over EightyHonorees

For All That You AreAnd All That You Do

We Salute You!

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The David-Horodoker Organization was formed by our parents and grandparents when they immigrated to Detroit from the Shtetl of David-Horodok, in what is now Belarus. We honor the memories of our families,

where they came from and their traditions - preserving and creating memories for present and future generations.

Our JAS/JSL Presidents: Neil Gorosh 2003-2005, Nancy Heinrich 2011-2013 Our JAS/JSL CEOs: Rochelle Upfal 2010-2015, Nancy Heinrich 2015-present

Bessis Chase* - 1996 Phillip Stollman * - 1996 Julius Spielberg* - 1997 Bessie Kutnick* - 1999 Betty Silverfarb* - 2000

Bertha Chomsky* - 2001 Paulette Borin * - 2002 Harry* & Sylvia Granader* - 2004 Julius Harwood* - 2004

Louis Berlin* - 2005 Norman Katz* - 2007 Burt Shifman - 2016

Eunice K. Ring - 2017 Dr. Manuel Sklar - 2018

Dr. Warren Tessler - 2020 *May their memories be a blessing

The David-Horodoker OrganizationSalutes our 8/80 Honorees

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Congratulations to ourEight Over Eighty Honorees

With gratitude for all you have done for our community

Ilana and Jason Fisher

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We salute the 2021 Honoreeswho inspire us all.

Eight amazing individuals who have made our world a better place!

Linda BrodskyEmery GrosingerFaye JacobsSye LinovitzSy ManelloJanet MosesSaul SaulsonLou Soverinsky

Thank you JSLCarol and Ron Fogel

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To our esteemed Honorees

Linda BrodskyEmery Grosinger

Faye JacobsSye LinovitzSy ManelloJanet MosesSaul Saulson

Lou Soverinsky

We admire and respect your dedication to Tikkun Olam

Catherine and Nathan Forbes

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Mazel Tov and Yasher Koach to the Honorees.

You are an inspiration and role model to us all.

Jo Strausz R osen, Executive Director, Development

Deborah Rosenthal, President

JSL Foundation

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We congratulate all the 2021 Honorees and we are proud to support

Jewish Senior Life for all that you do!

Elaine and Michael Serling

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As my parents planted for me, so do I plant for my children.Talmud Tan’nit 23A

Mazel Tov

Our community thanks you formany years of dedication to Tikkun Olam

Karen and Ken GossCourtney & Michael

Aaron, Adina & WillowIlana & Ari

Linda BrodskyEmery Grosinger

Faye JacobsSye Linovitz

Sy ManelloJanet MosesSaul Saulson

Lou Soverinsky

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Congratulations to all the Honorees and to Jewish Senior Life

Paul Harris

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A hearty Mazel Tov to all the 2021 Honorees!

Alan Hayman

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Mazel TovBest Wishes to the

2021 Tikkun Olam Recipients

You are all inspirations in our community!“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that counts,

it’s the life in your years.”-Abraham Lincoln

Judy and Bruce Herman & Family

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Mazel Tov to all the 2021Honorees

John F. JacobsPresident

J.F. Jacobs, Inc. Mechanical ContractorAir Conditioning-Heating-Ventilation-Piping-Energy Management

31523 West 8 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152248-476-7888

jfjacobs@yahoo.comwww.jfjacobsinc.net

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to all my fellow Honorees!

Linda Brodsky

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The Klein Family is honored to support

Eight Over Eighty and to congratulate

all the 2021 Honorees!

Allison, Benjie and Alexis Klein

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Mazel tov to all the honorees and a special Gratulálunk to

Emery Grosinger

Love, Stacy & Ronnie Klein

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Best wishes to all our Seniors

Aileen and Harvey Kleiman

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Congratulations Linda Brodsky

Emery GrosingerFaye JacobsSye LinovitzSy Manello

Janet MosesSaul Saulson

Lou Soverinsky

Mazel Tov on the well-deserved honor!

Jackie and Larry Kraft

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Dear Seymour, we are so incredibly proud to have you as our Poppa!

Pearl, Sharon, Carl, Julie, Sam, Jacob, Ed & Becca

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Mazel Tov to the Honorees! Scott Marcus and Richard Shapack RSM Development & Management

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Congratulations to all the Eight Over Eighty Honorees!

All remarkable and inspiring role models in our community.

Elaine and Dr. Rob Robins & Family

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In honor of all the Eight Over Eighty Honorees.

You are the gems in the crown of our people.

Debbie and Jack Rothenberg

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Mazel Tov!

Very Best Wishes to all 8 Over 80

Tikkun Olam Recipients!

Heather and Lowell Salesin & Family

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Congratulations to all of the Honorees! It is a pleasure to be amongst you!

Sally and Lou Soverinsky

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Mazel Tov Thank you for all you do for our community!

Lisa and Scott Stern & Family

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Mazel Tov to the Eight Over Eighty Honorees

and to Jewish Senior Life!

Amy and Alan Sternfeld

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Mazel Tov to the Eight Over Eighty Honorees

Sandra Gale was not an 8 Over 80 honoree, but she was fortunate to be a beneficiary of incredible care at the Fleischman Residence and activities at the Brown Memory Care Pavilion.

Thank you JSL for all you do.

- Andrea and Rob Teitel

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Honoring my incredibly modest husband

SAUL SHEPSOL SAULSON

who has saved untold numbers of livesby inventing the first ready-to-use

antidote to overdoses and poisoningsand by making available for newborns

a product effective against resistant strains ofGroup B Streptococcus and Staphylococcus Aureus

Marjorie Shuman Saulson

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Thanks for being Emery Our Community's Gentle Giant….

We love you, Neal and Esther Zalenko

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Congratulations to all the 2021 Eight Over Eighty Honorees!

Your service and commitment to our community

continue to inspire all of us!

Warren Frenkel

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We celebrate all the outstanding Honorees

Carolyn and Steve Cohen

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Supportive Home Health Care salutes the

2021 Eight Over Eighty Honoreesfor their remarkable contributions

Linda Brodsky Emery Grosinger Faye Jacobs Sye LinovitzSy Manello Janet Moses Saul Saulson Lou Soverinsky

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Yasher Koach to the

Eight Honorees and to

Jewish Senior Life

Kelly and David Victor & Family

Congratulations

to JSL and the

Eight Over Eighty!

Andrew J. Bean

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Mazel Tov to Janet and Saul,Two long-time

treasured friends. May you go from

strength to strength!

Suzy Curtis

In honor of a true

gentleman,

our friend

EMERY GROSINGER

Illana and Dan Greenberg

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Mazel Tov to wonderful friends of more than 50 years Emery Grosinger

Saul Saulson

Congratulations from three generations of

family friends!

Diane Klein Barbara, Ira, Zoe and Isabel Zaltz

Eight Over Eighty is one of the best celebrations in

the community and we are happy to say Mazel Tov to all the

2021 Honorees!

Susie and Norm Pappas

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Mazel Tov Janet!

I am so proud of everything you do in our community!!

Emery and Louie...You both are gems!

Congratulations to you also on this well-deserved honor!

Fondly, Bluma Schechter

Mazel Tov and gratitude

to all of this year's

Eight Over Eighty

Honorees!

Dorothy and Hershel Sandberg

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Mazel Tov & Yasher Koach to SyeOur Dear Friend and A True "Mensch"

We're so proud of what you have and continue to accomplish ineducating young people about the Holocaust.

Thank you for your contribution toour Jewish community and beyond.

Our very best wishes to Sye and Fran Linovitz for good health and much happiness!

Marion & Bert Stein

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Thank you Linda Brodsky

and all the Honorees for your lifetime of dedication

to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam

Mary and Jonathan Aaron

Mazel Tov to Emery Grosinger

and all the 2021 Honorees!

You set a wonderful example for all of us!

Arlene Licht and Family

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THE

JEWISH WAR VETERANS

SALUTE

THE 2021

EIGHT OVER EIGHTY

HONOREES

Jewish Community Chaplaincy and Outreach

a program of Jewish Senior Life

Congratulates theEight Over Eighty

Honorees

Yasher Koach!

Rabbi Dovid S. Polter,Community Chaplain

Joanne Kristal,Outreach Coordinator

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Our Congratulations to theEight Over Eighty Honorees

Linda BrodskyEmery Grosinger

Faye JacobsSye LinovitzSy ManelloJanet MosesSaul Saulson

Lou Soverinsky

32255 Northwestern Nwy., Suite 170, Farmington Hills, MI 48334Phone: (248) 932-1250 Fax: (248) 932-8977

Elliotte Moss, M.D. Gordon M. Moss, M.D.Barry Moss, M.D. Deepa Gupta-Riley, M.D. Arthur Powell, M.D.

Mitchell Klausner, M.D. Lawrence V. Menelsohn, M.D.

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Carol Sue and Steve CodenCongratulate

Linda BrodskyEmery Grosinger

Sye LinovitzJanet Moses

Lou Soverinsky

and all the other Honorees for their lifetime

commitment to Tikkun Olam.

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Emery, We honor your life,

and love you.

Tracey and Les Grosinger

LOU- A well deserved honor to one of the kindest, decent men that we have the privelege of calling our friend.

Carol and Paul Hooberman

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Dear Linda, A very deserving honor, we are very proud of you

as always.

Love and hugs to a beautiful sister!

Leslie and Dick Kates

Our very best wishes to all the Honorees

on this most deserving honor.

Renee and Marty Laker

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Congratulations to all the 2021 Honorees.

And, thank you Alan Sternfeld and the

Leadership Team at Jewish Senior Life

for everything you do for the older adults in your community.

Lynne and Jerry Levine

Mazel Tov to all the wonderful

Honorees and Jewish Senior Life!

Anita and Robert H. Naftaly

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Mazel Tov toLinda Brodsky

Emery GrosingerSye Linovitz

on this prestigious honor.

As C.H.A.I.M. celebrates it 42nd Anniversary

we honor you for your contribution to

Holocaust education and awareness.

C.H.A.I.M. Children of Holocaust -Survivors Association in Michigan

www.CHAIM2g.org

Mazel Tov to Faye Jacobs and all the 8 Over 80 Honorees!

Joyce and Don Sherman

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Congratulations!We honor

Linda Brodsky, Emery Grosinger

and Sye Linovitz

and all the Honorees for the great work you

have done to help

Program for Holocaust Survivors and FamiliesSylvia Nelson, ChairpersonCharles Silow, PhD, Director

Congratulations to this year's

outstanding Honorees

Susan and Stuart Kaufman

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Mazel Tov to our dear friendDr. Lou Soverinsky

on your well-deserved honor!Yasher Koach to the 8 over 80 Honorees!

Linda Brodsky Emery Grosinger Faye Jacobs Sye Linovitz Sy Manello Janet Moses Saul Saulson

May you go from strength to strength!

Garry KappyBarbara, Irvin, Brandon, and Michelle Kappy

Saul...Thanks for all your good works

and for being our friend

Margot and Herb Gardner

Congratulations to my cousin Saul Saulson

for receiving the Eight Over Eighty Award. Proud of you as always!

Irma Glaser

Congratulations and warmest best wishes

Martin M. Herman

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Saul….Lou….Emery…Mazel Tov on this

well-deserved honor!

Marion and Harvey Bronstein

SY AND LOU Yasher Koach to two true mensches.

Wishing you both many more great years of Mitvot!

Love, The Dines Family

Mazel Tov to the distinguished awardees

Eugene and Elaine Driker

Congratulations to our special friends

Janet Moses Linda Brodsky Sye Linovitz

and all the 8 Over 80 Honorees

Peggy and Dennis Frank

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Congratulations to Lou Soverinsky

A mensch and a golden asset in our community!

Love, Brenda and Ira Jaffe

Robert and Laurie Kimmel are proud to be friends with

Sy Manello and

Lou Soverinsky

The National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan congratulates Janet Moses as a recipient of the

prestigious 8 Over 80 Tikkun Olam Award. We are thrilled to wish a Mazal Tov to

Linda BrodskyEmery Grosinger

Faye JacobsSye LinovitzSy Manello

Janet MosesSaul Saulson

Dr. Lou Soverinsky

Congratulations to the 2021 Eight Over Eighty

Honorees.

Nickelhoff & Widick, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law

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Mazel Tov Emery! We are so proud of you!

Julie and Eugene Sherizen

Mazel Tov to the Honorees and thank you to the wonderful staff of JSL!

Miriam and Steve Wolock

Mazel Tov to all the Honorees!

Suzanne Schatz and Irving Friedman

Congratulations and thank you to all the 2021 Honorees.

Ellen and Marc Whitefield

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Mazel Tov 2021 Honorees and Thank You JSL for the support that you provide to the Jewish Community.

Congratulations to Emery GrosingerYour dedication to your family and pride in your

American and Jewish identity is an inspiration to all.

Wishing you good health and happiness always,Skylar Elbinger and Family

"All who faithfully serve the needs of the community will be rewarded by the Holy One"

In support of Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit

With much admiration and appreciation for

LINDA BRODSKYEMERY GROSINGER

FAYE JACOBSSYE LINOVITZSY MANELLOJANET MOSES

SAUL SAULSONDR. LOU SOVERINSKY

- Anna and Yale Levin -

Congratulations on receiving this distinguished honor. As a past co-chair of the Cancer Thrivers Network, your passionate

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Mazal Tov, Emery!

You are so incredibly deserving of this wonderful honor.   

Love, Amy and Jeff Schlussel & Family

Dear Faye,

We love getting your calls for every birthday, celebration, and holiday. We enjoy reminiscing about your special relationship with our parents.

Thank you for always being there for us!

Love,Helene and Art, the Indianers, and the Brasch's

Bubbie, we are so proud of you. Love, Hugo and Felix

Congratulations, Dad, and all of this year's Honorees.

And thanks to Jewish Senior Life for the important work that you do

in the Detroit Community.

Mark, Lisa, Jerry, Jana, Randy & Brenda Soverinsky

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Mazel Tov to the 2021 Honorees

Louie - You're 80?!!? Mazel Tov to someone

who is #1 with us!!

Love, Peggy and Peter Daitch

Mazel Tov to all the Honorees.

Well deserved!

Karin and Brian Eisenberg

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A hearty Mazel Tov to all the disinguished

8 Over 80!

Xoxox Renee and Craig Erlich

Congratulations to the Honorees and

Thank You Jewish Life!

Carol and Fred Fletcher

In celebration of Emery Grosinger,

with heartfelt affection and love.

Ilona and Max Fynke

Congratulations to all the 2021 Eight Over Eighty Honorees.

Thank you for your many years of service and commitment

to the Detroit Jewish Community.

Barbara Grant

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Louie….For your commitment

to the community and all the lives

you have touched….Congratulations!!

Renee and Earl Ishbia

YASHER KOACH TO ALL THE

EIGHT OVER EIGHTY HONOREES!

THE JACOBSON FAMILY

ANDREA & DAVID, DANI, JENNA,

LILLIAN AND JACK

Congratulations to all the wonderful

Eighty Over Eighty Honorees!

Sandra and Jonathan Jaffa

Dear Janet, Congratulations!

This award is so well deserved! I am so very proud of you

for everything you do.

Love, Sally Kohlenberg

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Mazel Tov to Janet and Faye!

With love from Wendy, Larry, Jared and Liza Kohlenberg

Congratulations to all our wonderful Honorees…

you are most deserving!

Ellen and Jim Labes

Congratulations to all the Honorees.

I am humbled to be one of this group and truly honored

for this recognition.

Sye Linovitz

Congratulations to all Honorees in memory of

Dr. Robert Matthews, 2017 Honoree

Sandra Matthews

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To Our Mom and GrandJan

You have taught us by exampleTo live, love, laugh,

And always to engage in Tikun Olam,give back, and support our community

We are so proud of you!

All our love,Your Children and Grandchildren

Margo and Adam MillerJay and Bat-Ami Moses

Jessica, Amanda, Caleb, and Zeke

Aunt Linda, Thank you for living your Jewish values and helping

to Repair the World.

We love you! April and Alex

In honor of

"LOUIE" Our dear brother who exemplifies

the values of family, friendship and living a Jewish life.

Love, Ellen and Ronny Schmier

Congratulations to this year's outstanding Honorees

Susan and Stuart Kaufman

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We CONGRATULATE OUR Uncle Emery

as well as the other Honorees for being recognized as

true pillars of our community.

Eva and Ray Shapiro

We are proud of all of you for your commitments

to our community.

The Entire Soble Family

Yasher Koach to Jewish Senior Life and Mazel Tov to this year’s

8 Over 80 Honorees! You are such an inspiration!

Robin, Lee, Jamie and Andy Trepeck

Mazel Tov to our dear friends Lou Soverinsky Emery Grosinger

and to all the 2021 Honorees on this well deserved recognition!

Dottie and Don Wagner

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Congratulations to these amazing Honorees!

Laurie and Bruce Weider

Congratulations to all the Honorees on your lifetime of achievements!

Lorraine and Robert Zack

Mazel Tov to Emery Grosinger

and Lou Soverinsky

on this well-deserved honor!

Nancy and Alan Simons

Congratulations to Emery Grosinger

We admire and respect your dedication to Tikkun Olam.

Linda and Bob Finkel

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GREETINGS

So proud of these winners!Dr. Miles and Deede Auster

Faye, you are a role model for our whole family...we love you!Sandy and Stan Boykansky

Mazel Tov to a wonderful group of 8 over 80’s!Phyllis Brickner

Mazel Tov to all the 2021 Eight Over Eighty Honorees!Shelly and Michael Eizelman

Yasher Koach to Lou Soverinsky and Family. Laurie and Bruce Fisher

Mazel Tov to our dear friend, Sye! Pola and Howard Friedman

For our dear friends, Lou and Emery….Mazel Tov on this recognition of your achievements in our community! Bayle and Erwin Gutenberg

Congratulations to all the Honorees! Renee and Jay Kozlowksi

Janet, Welcome to the Eight Over Eighty Fraternity! Sissi Lapides

Mazel Tov to all the Eight Over Eighty Honorees! Suzanne and Allan Lasser

Auntie Faye, We are so proud of you and all the Honorees. We are so lucky to have you in our lives! Robin and Avery Murav

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In honor of Janet Moses….Well-deserved honor! Bobbie Patt and Fred Fechheimer

Congratulations to all the 2021 Honorees! Jackie and Earl Remer

Mazel Tov to each and everyone of the 8 Over 80 Honorees. Lois and Alvin Rubin

Love and respect to all for your achievements, with a special “Shout Out” to Faye Jacobs and Janet Moses. Eleanor and Phil Smith

Mazel Tov to all the 2021 Honorees! Florence and Joel Steinberg

Mazel Tov Sye and Lou. Richard Stoler

Congratulations to all the Honorees! Mary and Jeff Topf

Mazel Tov to all the 8 Over 80 Honorees! Jeannie Weiner

Mazal Tov to the 2021 Honorees!   Zieva and Marc Konvisser

Mazel Tov to Emery and Lou and to all the wonderful Honorees!  Sharon and Michael Alterman

Congratulations 2021 Honorees on being honored for such a good cause and all the great work you do!  Brian Parel

GREETINGS

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GREETINGS

Mazel Tov, Sye, on a well deserved honor! Love, Gail Langer and Lou Seligman

Mazel Tov, Faye! You are a very special lady! Love, Gail Langer and Lou Seligma

Congratulations to my dear friend, Linda Brodsky. Elaine Gilbert

Emery, We love you so much and are so proud of all you do for our community! Love, Mindy and Jimmy Aronovitz and Family

Congratulations to all the 2021 Honorees! We appreciate all that you do! Marcia and Morry Bednarsh

Mazel Tov to the 8 Over 80 Honorees! You are an inspiration to our community! B’Shalom, Pearlena Bodzin

Congratulations to all the 2021 Honorees! Dina Brodsky

Congratulations Honorees! Bonita Brown

Mazel Tov to my role model, Faye Jacobs!Marjory Cohen

Mazel Tov to all the 2021 Honorees! Charlotte Dubin

Wishing you good health, Janet! Terri and Michael G. Dworkin

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GREETINGS

Congratulations to the 2021 Honorees - They are a blessing to our community! Barbara and Gary Eisenberg

To a special lady, Faye Jacobs. Mazel Tov on the Eight Over Eighty!! Jeannie and Phil Elkus

Mazel Tov to all the Honorees! Ron Elkus

Louie, They couldn’t have picked a better person! Love, Rita Folbe

Mazel Tov to our daughter Shayna Foreman and her new friend Dr. Lou Soverinsky, one of this year’s 8 Over 80 Shining Stars. Both of your community involvement is well recognized and appreciated! A big congrats to all the participants! Thank you for all that you do! Lezlie, Eric and Elliot Foreman

To all the Honorees...thank you for your utmost commitment to our community. Appreciatively, Marilyn Goldberg

Congratulations to all the 2021 Honorees! Mara and Andrew Moss

Mazel Tov, Lou! Nancy and Cecil Raitt

Congratulations to the Eight Over Eighty Honorees! Shani and Adam Ross, Robin, Jeff and Ken

Honoring Joni and Neil Satovsky’s contributions to Jewish Senior Life. Adam Rubin

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GREETINGS

Congratulations to all the distinguished 2021 Honorees! Kathleen Straus and Walter Shapero

Mazel Tov, Faye Jacobs, a very special and much loved, CBS member. Marie Slotnick

Mazel Tov to all the Honorees! Donna and Melvyn Sternfeld

A hearty Mazel Tov to my dear friend, Linda Brodsky, and to all the 2021 Honorees! Marilyn Aaron and Roger Daniels

Congratulations Janet and Linda! With love and respect, Margie Mellen

Congratulations to all the 2021 Honorees for your outstanding lifetime achiements! Elissa Grossman

Congratulations to the Eight Over Eighty Honorees! Gordon Scobel, Qualitech

Congratulations to Emery Grosinger and the rest of the amazing 2021 Honorees!Karen, Jerry, Brian, and Sabrina Kaufman

Lou...You are a Mensch of a Mensch! We love you! Jimmy and Susie Gottsurcht

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JEWISH APARTMENTS & SERVICES

Joseph H. Jackier* 1968-1973 Samuel Hechtman* 1973-1976 Mark E. Schlussel 1976-1979 Jack A. Robinson* 1979-1981 Sheldon P. Winkelman 1981-1984 Michael B. Perlman* 1984-1987 Dr. Hershel Sandberg 1987-1990 Janet Birnkrant Levine 1990-1992 Neil Satovsky 1992-1994 Howard Rosenberg 1994-1996 Gerry Brody 1996-1998 Nathan Upfal 1998-2001 Rick Rosenhaus 2001-2003 Neil Gorosh 2003-2005 Cheryl Guyer 2005-2007 Laurence S. Tisdale 2007-2009

JEWISH HOME & AGING SERVICES

Jacob Levin* 1907-1943 Myron A. Keys* 1944-1953 Gus D. Newman* 1954-1959 Edward I. Fleischman* 1960-1965 Jack 0. Lefton* 1966-1970 Milton K. Mahler* 1971-1973 David M. Miro* 1974-1976 Herbert A. Aronsson* 1977-1979 Marvin H. Fleischman 1980-1982 Robert A. Steinberg 1983-1984 Paul Borman 1985-1986 Daniel M. Clark* 1987-1990 David B. Hermelin* 1990-1991 Jack Schon* 1991-1993 Robert H. Naftaly 1993-1995 Janice B. Shatzman 1995-1997 Dan G. Guyer* 1997-2000 Mitch A. Kantor 2000-2003 Leo S. Eisenberg 2003-2005 Cindy Schwartz 2005-2007 Mark Kowalsky 2007-2009

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ANNA & MEYER PRENTIS I & II APARTMENTS MARGO & WARREN COVILLE ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY HARRIETT & BEN TEITEL APARTMENTS

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RESIDENCESA. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus, Oak Park

Anna & Meyer Prentis Apartments 15100 West Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237Jennifer Staniszewski, LMSW, Administrator

Margot & Warren Coville Assisted Living ApartmentsJanet Antin, Administrator

Harriett & Ben Teitel Apartments15106 West Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237Jennifer Staniszewski, Administrator

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Edward I. & Freda Fleischman Residence/Louis C. & Edith B. Blumberg Plaza 6710 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322Sheila Pruzinsky, Administrator

Dorothy & Peter D. Brown Memory Care PavillionSheila Pruzinsky, Administrator

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JSL Dining Services - Kosher To Go Ron Colasanti, Director

LeVine Institute on Aging

The Art of Jewish Caregiving

FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life Leslie Katz, LMSW, Director

Supportive Home Health Care

Deborah Rosenthal, PresidentNancy Siegel Henrich, Chief Executive OfficerJennie Klepinger, Chief Financial Officer Barbra Giles, Executive Director, Strategic InitiativesJo Strausz Rosen, Executive Director, DevelopmentDianne Azzopardi, Executive Director Human Resources & Assisted LivingRon Colasanti, Executive Director, Dining Services

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