Friday, May 20, 1983 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS It is the coward who fawns upon those above him. George Ohrensteln CERTIFIED 'Cr GEMOLOGIST EMERALD Gemstone of Royalty Also Birthstone of May SAY IT WITH TREES The birthstone of May derived its name from the Greek word for "green stone." And green it is; its color so incomparable that "emerald green" best describes this transparent stone, often colored with internal jar- dins. In medieval times people believed that in the clear depth of emerald, the key to happiness and love could be found. They believed it brought safety to somen in childbirth. In the lore of Biblical times, the Emerald symbolizes kindness. Cleopatra wore emeralds on her crown. And there were emeralds on the Russian Crown Jewels. k- variety of the mineral Beryl, Emerald is distinguished mainly by its color. Its value is determined by color, flawlessness, and by size. The most desired color is the emerald green, which is more valuable, even with inclusions, than a pale and clean quality stone .. Come and see our beautiful collec- tion of emerald jewelry. It's on sale for 20% less our already low prices through the month of May. JEWISH NATIONAL FUND 27308 SOUTHFIELD SFLD, MI. 48076 557-6644 Monday thru Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM Friday 9 AM to 4 PM George Ohrenstein Jewelers, Ltd. CERTIFIED qP GEMOLOGIST HARVARD ROW MALI. Lohser S 11 Mile Rd . KEREN KAYENIETH LEISRAEL 353-3146 1 He's goin&home for a new beginning And we were there to help. Meals on Wheels Aids Elderly Inflation Hedge? TEL AVIV (ZINS) — The newspaper Yediot Ahronot reports that the U.S. dollar rose in value against the Is- raeli shekel last year by 114 percent. Israel's inflation rate, however, was 132 per- cent. Lebanon's currency rose in value 158 percent, doing better against the shekel than any other currency. Sometimes, if you're old and alone, it's nice to know that someone will drop by during the day to check up on you, chat a little and leave some meals to see you through the day. Easing loneliness is one goal of the Meals on Wheels program, sponsored by the Jewish Family Serv- ice and the National Coun- cil of Jewish Women. • Daily—Hospital The program has ex- Sympathy panded considerably since FRUIT its inception 10 years ago. ''BASKETS "We started with 18 reci- :3 Times Daily pients when the program ,41.)-!--- Nation-Wide Volunteer Irma Dalman, right, is shown chatting began in July of 1973," JFS Delivery • Meals on Wheels with one of her clients during her Meals on Wheels caseworker Susan Wasser- delivery. $1 man said. "Now we serve "We go out, do the job, Food isn't the only thing 136. The program just keeps the volunteers deliver. RODNICK- come back," Mrs. Chinitz grdwing." "My people are happy said, "and know that we McINERNEY'S Some 200 volunteers to see me," driver Linda have done something truly 772-4350 rotate five days a week Gold said. "It's not just wonderful." with the packaging of the the meals, it's the visit." kosher meals prepared at Day chairman Maureen the Federation Apart- Shapiro agreed. "Some of ments kitchen and then the individuals we see have make deliveries on 12 no family, are very lonely different routes, includ- people who just need some- ing northwest Detroit, one to say 'hello and how are Oak Park and Southfield. you,' " she said. "It's not al- Eligibility to ,receive ways easy to leave it at that, Meals on Wheels is deter- to not get emotionally at- mined by social workers at tached." Jewish Family Service. The program hinges on Persons who are temporar- the volunteers, who range ily unable to prepare meals in age from mid-20s to 82. following a hospital stay, These men and women de- those who have handicaps vote several hours a week to or are otherwise in need of packaging and delivering assistance to maintain their the meals. Some have been with the program 10 years. Volunteers have an in- creasingly greater role of responsibility with those participants who require only the meal service. How- ever, many participants re- quire additional social work services which are provided by JFS staff. Ms. Wasser- man, who handles the in- take, assessment, casework and program coordination, receives referrals from hos- pitals, families and JFS so- cial workers, as well as by word of mouth. Volunteer Jack Krass A major benefit of the checks food packages to program is that the el- be delivered in the Meals derly homebound par- Financing on Wheels program. ticipants are checked on Available every day. Volunteers Cars Available independence, are eligible On Selected take time to set up the Special Financing for the program. Models In Stock Two meals are provided meals and chat for a few each day, one hot and one minutes, watching for signs of illness, food not cold, following menus ap- proved by the dietary de- eaten or medicine not taken. Any problems are partment of Sinai Hospital. reported to the day A typical hot meal consists of soup, meat or fish, veget- chairmen who then con- ables, bread and dessert. A tact Ms. Wasserman's office so that the appro- cold meal includes juice, egg or tuna salad, fruit and priate caseworker can be milk. Special meals are pre- notified. pared for those who are The little things -count, diabetic and all meals have according to volunteer Lil- Air Conciltionod T/Glass. Pwr. Windows. Pwr. Lks . a low sodium content. lian Chinitz and her partner Carpet Savers, MIdgs., Dr. Gds., Rear Defog.. Outside $ 1 Mirrors, Console, Cruise, Tilt, Wire Wills.. Radial WW, Pwr. Fees are determined by Irma Dalman. Both women Ant . Stereo with Clock. .1 More Stk ,i1164 9 , Jewish Family Service on look after the people on the basis of the participant's their route and help with or family's ability to pay. small tasks like putting let- Those payments cover only ters in the mail, in addition part of the expense of the to their meal duties. One el- program. The remaining derly homebound woman costs are underwritten by said she has arthritis "and Jewish Family Service and sometimes I can't do little the National Council of things, like buttoning my Jewish Women, with some blouse. I know that my vol- assistance from individual unteer will be by to help me contributions. (JFS is an if I need it." agency of the Jewish Wel- For information on the fare Federation and a bene- ficiary of the Allied Jewish program, call the Jewish Family Service, 559-1500. Campaign.) 795 ANNUAL TEL-12 DEALER TENT SALE MAY 18th, 19th & 20th 9.9% Over 400 New '83 Cutlass Ciera Brougham 1 358 21120 GREENFIELD ROAD OAK PARK. MICHIGAN 48237 Home Care Equipment Specialists 7.c . ) T ' • :