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A note from the event chairs In the past, it seemed we all knew someone with depression. Someone else who was struggling, someone other than ourselves. That is no longer the case. It should come as no surprise that the pandemic has led to increasing rates of depression. We’ve all been affected by it to some degree. And while there seems to be a light at the end of this tunnel, we will all be feeling the aftereffects of the pandemic for years to come. Fortunately, Jewish Family Service will be here to help us through. Helping people with their mental health is just one of the many ways that Jewish Family Service serves our community. Tonight, the agency is shining a light on this topic, albeit through a lighthearted lens, thanks to comedian Gary Gulman. With humor, vulnerability and honesty, Gary destigmatizes mental illness, normalizes treatment and offers hope. For more than 90 years, Jewish Family Service has been working to help older adults safely age in place, guide families through unexpected hardships, and provide counseling for those facing difficult life transitions. Thanks to your support this evening, Jewish Family Service will be able to continue helping the most vulnerable...and continue serving as the heart of a stronger community. With much appreciation,
Diane and Bill Goldstein Spotlight Event Chairs
Julie and Jason Page Spotlight Event Chairs
This Evening’s Program WELCOME Julie Teicher, JFS Board Chair Marc Bakst, JFS Incoming Board Chair GREETINGS FROM SPOTLIGHT CHAIRS Diane and Bill Goldstein Julie and Jason Page SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER Gary Gulman, Comedian Q&A Gary Gulman Perry Ohren, JFS CEO
ABout Gary Gulman With over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer. One of the most popular touring comics, he is one of only a handful of comedians to perform on every single late-night talk show. In his first HBO special The Great Depresh, Gary offers candid reflections on his struggles with depression and provides insight into his mental health journey. A product of Boston, Gary has been a scholarship college football player, an accountant and a high school teacher. He has made countless television appearances as both a comedian and an actor, including Last Comic Standing, Inside Amy Schumer, Crashing and 2 Dope Queens. His stand-up specials are streaming now on Netflix and Amazon and he is currently at work on a memoir, tentatively titled K Through 12.
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Host Committee Many thanks to the dedicated members of our host committee for their generous support of Jewish Family Service and tonight’s event. Diane & Bill Goldstein and Julie & Jason Page Spotlight Event Chairs Dorothy & Eddy Barak Lisa & Andrew Barbas Laurie & Matthew Bounds Sandra & Stanley Boykansky Rhonda & Morris Brown Burnstein Family Foundation Emily Camiener & Marc Schwartz Terri & Jerry Chapman Beanie & Jeff Cohen Suzan & Michael Curhan Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden Sandy & Jim Danto The David and Andrea Page Family Fund Karen Goldberg Driggs Shelley & Michael Eizelman Pamela & Walter Feuereisen Karen Freedland-Berger Jenny & Ron Fritz David Gach, JP Morgan Private Bank Doreen Hermelin Image One Gayle Taubman Kalisman & Michael Kalisman Hazel & Robert Karbel Helen & Martin Katz Cheryl & Milton Kovinsky Melissa & Larry Lax Melanie & Steve Lefkofsky The Maple Theater
Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Joy & Allan Nachman Narens Family Foundation Amy & Max Newman Perry Ohren AnaPaola & Geoffrey Orley Diane & Randy Orley Harriet & Gregg Orley Marcie & Rob Orley Sally Orley Sarah Page & Jimmy Burgess Nancy & Ron Rechter Arleen & Don Rochlen Deb & Steve Rosenthal Julie & Adam Rothstein Shelly & Mark Rubenfire Sandy & Alan Schwartz Erin & Jeff Shafritz Lori & Dr. Marc Siegel Amy & Craig Singer Lauren Slutsky & Jeb Belchinsky Nancy & Harvey Solway Pamela Sylvor & Mark Page Ellen & William Taubman Robert Taubman Melanie & Marty West Andrea & Marc Wolf Andi & Larry Wolfe Margie & Josh Yaker
Board of directors 2021-2022
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Julie Teicher – Chairperson Marc Bakst – Chairperson-Elect and Treasurer Shelly Rubenfire – Secretary Suzan F. Curhan – Immediate Past Chair Dorothy Barak Danielle DePriest
Karen Goldberg Driggs Helen Katz Jason Page Amy Singer Perry Ohren – CEO
BOARD MEMBERS Anita Blender Rhonda Brown Emily Camiener Rabbi Levi Dubov Jeri Fishman Karen Freedland-Berger Michelle Freeman Jerry Frohlich David Gach
Allan Gale Bill Goldstein Sue Hersh Rabbi Marla Hornsten Melissa Orley Lax Randy Orley Julie Rothstein Avi Rubin Sandy Schwartz
Becca Steinman-DeGroot Ellen Tabak Renee Unger Sara Voight Jordon Wertheimer David Witten Andi Wolfe Margie Yaker Sarah Roberts–NEXTGen Liaison
PAST PRESIDENTS Mina Bargman* Jerry Bielfield* Susan Citrin Albert M. Colman* Marvin C. Daitch Sandy Muskovitz Danto Arnold Faudman* Marcy Feldman Janice B. Friedlander Joseph Garson*
Edward D. Gold Amy Hoffman Haimann Merle Harris* Edythe Jackier* John E. Jacobs* Benjamin E. Jaffe* Sylvia Jaffe* Mary Lakoff* Terran Leemis Samuel L. Levin*
Theodore R. Levin* John D. Marx Mark Milgrom Milford R. Pregerson* Donald Rochlen Lawrence H. Seltzer* Max M. Shaye* Helen Dante Shevin* Herbert P. Sillman* Gilbert B. Silverman*
*Of Blessed Memory
Abraham Srere* Bernard Stollman Sheldon Stone George M. Stutz* Brent S. Triest Stewart Weiner Belle Welt* Melville S. Welt* Kathleen Wilson-Fink Betsy G. Winkelman
Our generous sponsors
(as of 4.25.22)
DIAMOND Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Andi & Larry Wolfe
PLATINUM Judy & Jeff Aisen Pamela & Walter Feuereisen The Irving & Ethel Palman Foundation Linda & Mark Jacobs Melissa & Larry Lax
Joy & Allan Nachman AnaPaola & Geoffrey Orley Diane & Randy Orley The Sylvia Pevin & George Pevin Foundation Drs. Margo & Douglas Woll
GOLD Rhonda & Morris Brown Shirley & Leonard Cetner Sandy & Jim Danto Shelley & Michael Eizelman Frankel Health and Research Foundation Karen Freedland-Berger
Diane & Bill Goldstein Remy Isdaner Helen & Martin Katz Rosann & Jack Kaufman Mark Milgrom Narens Family Foundation Jo Elyn & George Nyman
Perry Ohren Harriet & Gregg Orley Sally Orley Julie & Jason Page Patrice M. Phillips & Robert P. Morris Fund for Family Emergencies Julie & Adam Rothstein Janet & Donald Schenk
The Grove Francine & Paul Hack Amy & Mark Haimann Henry Ford Health System Holiday Pharmacy Colleen & Jeff Lev Marcie & Rob Orley Arleen & Don Rochlen
Deb & Steve Rosenthal Shelly & Mark Rubenfire Todd Schafer, Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC Bluma Schechter Sandy & Alan Schwartz Amy & Craig Singer Shelley & Joel Tauber
SILVER Dorothy & Eddy Barak Lisa & Andrew Barbas Brogan & Partners Terri & Jerry Chapman Cooper Glass Homes, Dana Cooper & Laurie Glass Realtors Gallagher Insurance Granite Networks
BRONZE Wendy & Marc Bakst Carolyn & Jim Bellinson Anita & Dennis Blender Laurie & Matthew Bounds Sandra & Stanley Boykansky
Bradley + Company James Burdick, in memory of Andrea B. Page Burnstein Family Foundation Emily Camiener & Marc Schwartz
Beanie & Jeff Cohen Suzan & Michael Curhan Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden The David and Andrea Page Family Fund Beth & Jeff Davidson
Our generous sponsors
(as of 4.25.22)
BRONZE CONTINUED Karen Goldberg Driggs Elaine C. & Eugene Driker The Eisenberg Family Depression Center Wendy & Jeff Eisenshtadt Suzanne & Jonathan Fellows Miriam & Fred Ferber Deena Fishman Jeri & Steve Fishman Michelle Freeman & Zachary Katz Jennifer & Lowell Friedman Jenny & Ron Fritz David Gach, JP Morgan Private Bank Liza Lax Gordon & Zack Gordon Grigg Graphic Services, Inc. Rabbi Marla Hornsten & Dr. Sheldon Stern Image One
Hazel & Robert Karbel Stacy & Ron Klein Cheryl & Milton Kovinsky Lisa & Gary Langnas Melanie & Steve Lefkofsky Loretta & Ted Lewis Jody Lipton & Geoff Kretchmer Lisa & Hannan Lis Nancy & Howard Luckoff The Maple Theater Michigan Medicine Judy & John Marx Liz & J.J. Modell Mara & Andrew Moss Amy & Max Newman Helene & Tom Ohren Sarah Page & Jimmy Burgess
Nancy & Ron Rechter Audrey & Herb Saperstein Erin & Jeff Shafritz Lori & Dr. Marc Siegel Jennifer & Paul Silverman Craig Singer MD Dermatology Lauren Slutsky & Jeb Belchinsky Katherine & Scott Small Nancy & Harvey Solway Pamela Sylvor & Mark Page Tamarack Camps Julie & Mark Teicher Alex & Jordon Wertheimer Melanie & Marty West Andrea & Marc Wolf Margie & Josh Yaker
Anne & Eugene Greenstein Susan & Nelson Hersh Connie Jacob Celia & George Leikin Susie & Norm Pappas Karen Smith & Marcus Helman
Beth & Sheldon Stone Renee & Rick Unger Sara Voight Missy & Sean Winter Jaimee & David Witten
BRASS Linda & Michael Berke Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Susan & O. William Brown Danielle DePriest & Matthew Newman Ellen & Jerold Minkin Family Foundation Frankel Jewish Academy
COPPER Joanne & Danny Aronovitz Avy Schreiber Entertainment Dina Brodsky Marion & Harvey Bronstein Katie & Jeremy Brown Sandhya Chandrasekhar & Ronnie Ohren Annie & Rob Cohen Mushky & Rabbi Levi Dubov Norma Molina Essig & Kenneth Essig
Linda & Bob Finkel Joan & Jerry Frohlich Linda Kahn Gale & Allan Gale Yuliya Gaydayenko & Eugene Press Barbara Grant Jim Janetzke Oak Park Crown Pointe LLC PACE Southeast MI Rachel & Michael Peres
Dini & Aaron Peterson Robert Rochte Chaya & Avi Rubin Randi & Stuart Sakwa Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel & Mr. Harry Siegel Senior Helpers, Barbara Roden Rebecca & Rabbi Aaron Starr Becca Steinman-DeGroot
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About Reva Stocker An inspiration to all who knew her, Reva Stocker z’’l was an active member of the Detroit Jewish community and a fierce advocate in promoting strong, healthy families and preventing domestic abuse. She supported the JFS Windows program, which established the agency’s domestic abuse intervention and prevention services, along with an endowment in 1994 for the Reva Stocker Lecture Series for educational programs on the significant issues impacting families today.
Jewish Family Service is proud to honor Reva Stocker’s legacy and commitment to enriching the lives of others through this important lecture series.
Thank you Diane & Bill Goldstein and Julie & Jason Page Jewish Family Service appreciates your help in shining a light on mental health in our community. It is thanks to the dedication and involvement of people like you that allows us to continue providing critical services to those in need. Thank you for all you have done to make our Spotlight event a success.
Community and National Mental Health Resources Jewish Family Service
Easterseals Michigan
jfsdetroit.org | resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org 248.592.2313
essmmichigan.org | 248.475.6400
JFS resource specialists are here to support all of the needs of the community. They can connect you to a wide range of services at JFS or with the many partner organizations throughout the area. JFS therapists are available to provide support through life transitions such as marriage, divorce, parenthood, career change, and aging. JFS is here to help you cope, and ultimately thrive, in whatever circumstances life brings.
Association for Children’s Mental Health acmh-mi.org | 888.226.4543 The Association for Children’s Mental Health provides information, support, resources, referral and advocacy for children and youth with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders and their families.
Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House friendshipcircle.org/friendshiphouse levi@friendshipcircle.org | 248.788.8888 The Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House provides support and guidance to individuals and families struggling with isolation and other life crises, such as addiction, through a welcoming Jewish recovery community that offers friendship, support and a variety of programs that facilitate lasting success.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Easterseals Michigan works to change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day. They provide behavioral health services for children and adults.
Havenwyck havenwyckhospital.com | 800.401.2727 Havenwyck Hospital offers a continuum of individual inpatient as well as outpatient programs and services to children, adolescents and adults needing psychiatric treatment.
Jamie Daniels Foundation JamieDanielsFoundation.org jdanielsfund@yourchildrensfoundation.org The Jamie Daniels Foundation provides support and resources to children, young adults, and their families who are battling Substance Use Disorder. As an initiative of the Children’s Foundation, they focus on serving and supporting school-aged children (up to 24) through three key initiatives: Prevention, Recovery, and Stigma Reduction.
Jewish Addiction Resource Alliance (JARA) jfsdetroit.org/jara | iworonoff@jfsdetroit.org | 248.592.3981 Kadima provides comprehensive residential, therapeutic and social services to all people with mental health needs as they move forward in their lives.
dbsalliance.org | metrodetroitdbsa@gmail.com 734.667.2138 (Plymouth) | 248.714.8088 (Novi)
JVS+Kadima
The DBSA offers in-person and online support groups for people living with a mood disorder, as well as friends and family. Parents who have a child living with depression or bipolar can join the online community for parents, the Balanced Mind Parent Network.
JVS+Kadima provides residential, clinical, and vocational services for people with mental health challenges. They also provide an array of support to any job seeker, including people with barriers to employment, programming for seniors and people with dementia, and services that support people at work, at home, and in the community.
info@kadimacenter.org | 248.559.5000
Kevin’s Song
UMatter
kevinssong.org | gail@kevinssong.org | 313.236.7109
friendshipcircle.org/umatter | umatter@friendshipcircle.org 248.788.7878 ext.208
Kevin’s Song is a charitable organization dedicated to generating public awareness about the causes of suicide, its prevalence in our society and possible preventive measures.
National Alliance for Mental Illness nami.org | 704.524.7600 | 800.950.6264 (helpline) The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
New Oakland Family Centers newoakland.org | 800.742.8264 New Oakland Family Centers provides the State of Michigan’s most complete spectrum of quality, compassionate mental health services for children, teens, adults and families. New Oakland’s Face to Face day program offers a creative and flexible alternative to hospitalization for individuals who need a high level of care while maintaining connections to their families and communities.
This program focusing on empowering teens to shatter the stigmas surrounding mental health challenges and suicide operates within the Friendship Circle family and is led by Teen Director Rabbi Yarden Blumstein.
University of Michigan Depression Center depressioncenter.org | 800.525.5188 The mission of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center is to detect depression and bipolar disorders earlier, treat more effectively, prevent recurrences and progression, counteract stigma and improve public policy.
We Need to Talk wn2t.org | jcohen@jfsdetroit.org | 248.592.2673 We Need to Talk is a community-wide initiative, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, focused on raising awareness about youth mental illness, and providing tools and resources for those in need of care.
Oakland Community Health Network oaklandchn.org | 248.858.1210 (main office) 248.464.6363 (non-emergency) The vision of the Oakland Community Healthy Network is to be a national leader in the delivery of quality integrated physical and mental health supports and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Oakland Family Services
Crisis hotlines If you or a loved one is in crisis, please contact one of the following or proceed to the nearest emergency room: Common Ground Resource and Crisis Helpline
oaklandfamilyservices.org | info@ofsfamily.org 248.858.7766
Call/Text: 800.231.1127 (24/7) Online Chat: commongroundhelps.org/get-help/chat-with-us
A nonprofit human service organization, Oakland Family Services builds brighter futures in our community through adoption, foster care, parenting and child development programs, free preschool for at-risk youth, and counseling for those of all ages dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use issues and severe emotional disturbance in youth.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline
Sib4Sib sib4sib.org | 248.215.2451 The mission of Sib4Sib is to provide a safe space and community for teens to express the frustrations of having a sibling struggling with mental health. The main component of Sib4Sib is its free support groups which are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals and open to anyone in the community ages 6-18.
Call: 800.950.6264 Text: NAMI to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call: 800.273.8255 Online Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
The Trevor Project Call: 866.488.7386 (24/7) Text: 678678
Online Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
Jewish Family Service is honored to serve the over 15,000 people each year who come to us for help. Each one has their own story, their own difficult journey, their own needs they are struggling to meet.
MEET BERNIE The critical services we provide make a huge impact , in their lives. and are just three examples of how JFS has made a difference in the lives of our community members.
Bernie Daniel Claudia
Bernie is a Holocaust survivor whose children live out of state and hadn’t been able to visit since COVID. Once they felt comfortable traveling, they flew out to see him. And it became clear that their father’s needs had increased. Bernie had been relying on Jewish Family Service for transportation to his doctors’ appointments as well as for Kosher Meals on Wheels. But his kids noticed a severe decline. His home was in disarray. And he was very lonely. They decided to reach out to JFS for more help. JFS provided a personal emergency response system and home care services. For socialization, JFS connected Bernie with a friendly phone caller who checks in with him weekly to discuss their shared love of baseball. WE HELPED BERNIE WITH THESE SERVICES: Geriatric Care Management | Transportation Volunteer Services | Assistive Technology Home Care | Kosher Meals on Wheels
MEET DANIEL
MEET CLAUDIA
Daniel is a single father of two boys. He was a talented chef…before the pandemic hit. Mandated shutdowns put him out of work and his kids out of school. With both kids attending classes virtually, Daniel had to purchase a second computer. He was able to pick up some part-time work at a local retailer, but his reduced paycheck meant he struggled to put food on the table. He fell behind on his bills. And he feared losing his home. Until he called Jewish Family Service.
Claudia is a recently divorced mom of three kids. While she knows that divorcing her husband was the right thing for her and her kids, she is still grieving the loss of her marriage. She has enjoyed a successful career as a creative director for a well-respected ad agency, but has recently been struggling to stay focused on her work. Her 12-year-old has been experiencing some anxiety since the divorce and her schoolwork is suffering. Claudia isn’t sure how to help. So she called Jewish Family Service.
JFS helped Daniel apply for benefits, which meant he no longer worried about feeding his family. We connected him with resources to help with his mortgage, job search, and to make sure the lights stayed on. Working with his social worker, they developed a plan for financial stability. WE HELPED DANIEL WITH THESE SERVICES: Case Management Services Benefits Assistance | Housing Resources Emergency Financial Assistance
JFS helped Claudia by connecting her with a therapist who could help her develop the critical tools for coping with this life change. Her daughter met with the JFS social worker housed in her school and together they worked on managing her anxiety. WE HELPED CLAUDIA WITH THESE SERVICES: Counseling | Youth and school-based services
OUR Services
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Assistive Technology ElderCare Solutions of Michigan Friendly Visitors Geriatric Care Management Health Coaching Holocaust Survivor Assistance Home Care Kosher Meals on Wheels Mind University Transportation
Domestic Abuse Intervention Family Support Services Health Care Navigation Legal Referral Service
Mental Health and Wellness A Single Soul Suicide Prevention Cancer Thrivers Network for Jewish Women Community Education Counseling Jewish Addiction Resource Alliance We Need To Talk Youth and School-Based Services
Orthodox Community* Lev Detroit Resource Center Passover Assistance Safety Kid School-Based Services Uniform Assistance
Russian-Speaking Community* Translation and Interpretation *Members of these communities have access to all JFS resources as well as these specialized services
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. We’re ready to listen.
Maybe you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Maybe you have a child who is struggling with anxiety. Maybe you are facing a challenging life transition. Whatever is going on in your life, the therapists at Jewish Family Service are here to help you cope, and ultimately thrive, in whatever circumstances life brings. In addition to our outpatient counseling staff, JFS social workers are based throughout our community, helping students in Jewish day schools and BBYO.
If you or a loved one need help, please contact our Resource Center at 248.592.2313 or resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org
We Need to Talk (WN2T) is a youth mental health initiative developed by the Detroit Jewish Community, managed by Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, that works to increase awareness, reduce stigma and improve access to mental health services.
Visit WN2T.org to get connected to local resources and watch inspiring videos of young people sharing their mental health journeys.
"Whoever preserves a single soul, it is as though she had preserved a whole world." ---Babylonian Talmud Sanhedrin 37a
As providers of mental health and wellness services, Jewish Family Service also works to prevent suicide through our A Single Soul initiative, providing critical trainings to laypeople and professionals. Our trainings are designed to create a community of helpers with the hope of one day reaching the goal of zero suicides.
For more information on our counseling services or suicide prevention trainings, please contact our Resource Center at 248.592.2313 or resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org
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I’m behind on my utility bills. Who can help me get back on track?
Where can I find a therapist for my daughter that accepts my insurance?
My father needs more support. Where do I even start?
My food stamps were cut off. Where do I go to for help?
Lev Detroit, powered by Jewish Family Service, has frum and culturally sensitive staff to provide guidance, compassion and reassurance to members of Detroit’s Orthodox community.
When you’re not sure where to turn for help, turn to Lev Detroit. For confidential assistance contact: 248.970.2040 •levdetroit@jfsdetroit.org • levdetroit.org
We could use a hand. Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back? Jewish Family Service has multiple opportunities for you to spend your time making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Whether you’re looking to volunteer once or once a week, in-person or virtually, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to be a volunteer contact Emily Croitori at 248.592.2317 or ecroitori@jfsdetroit.org.
Need to find help during a family crisis? Call jhelp at 1-833-445-4357 or visit: jhelp.org
Your one-stop for support from Jewish Detroit. Supported through the generosity of The Jewish Fund and the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Family Foundation.
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You don’t have to know Yiddish to know Jewish Family Service. We’re here to serve the whole community by connecting people to our wide range of services including counseling, transportation, financial assistance and services that meet the needs of older adults. See all the ways we can help at JFSdetroit.org.
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