Jewish Welfare Federation
Member Agencies
Jewish Vocational Service
Agency for Jewish Education
29699 Southfield Rd.
Southfield 48076: 559-5000
(United Hebrew Schools)
21550 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Southfield 48076: 354-1050
Jerry Knoppow
President
Ofra Fisher
Executive Director
This agency offers Jewish educational opportunities
for all ages, including nursery school (in partnership
with several area synagogues), afternoon classes and
community high school. Classes for hearing im-
paired and disabled children are available. The Mid-
rasha, College of Jewish Studies offers formal adult
education, teachers training and certification and a
masters program.
Fresh Air Society
6600 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield 48322: 661-0600
Richard L. Komer
President
Sam Fisher
Executive Director
Fresh Air provides opportunities for recreation and
education in a Jewish atmosphere. Operations in-
clude the Tamarack Camps in Brighton and Orton-
ville, outpost sites, a teen trip to Israel and programs
for exceptional children, as well as adult and family
camping.
Hebrew Free Loan Association
21550 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Southfield 48076: 356-5292
Sherwin A. Behrmann
President
Ruth Marcus
Executive Director
Non-interest loans are available to persons who are
unable to secure commercial bank loans for such pur-
poses as medical expenses, security deposits and
small business needs. HFLA also administers the
community's student loans and the home-buyer loan
program of Federation's Neighborhood Project.
24123 Greenfield Rd.
Southfield 48075: 559-1500
Edward D. Gold
Alan D. Goodman
President
Executive Director
Jewish Family Service offers individual, group, and
family treatment. Services include child placement,
volunteer aides, Meals on Wheels (with the National
Council of Jewish Women), assistance to older adults,
respite care and homemaker service. Fees vary ac-
cording to ability to pay.
6600 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield 48322: 661-1000
Jimmy Prentis Morris JCC
15110 W. Ten Mile Rd.
Oak Park 48237: 967-4030
Richard J. Maddin
Dr. Morton Plotnick
Executive Director
President
All ages are involved in cultural, educational and
recreational activities. Programs include year-round
child care for pre-schoolers, summer day camp,
courses for all ages including senior adults, men's and
women's health clubs and an annual Jewish Book Fair.
Jewish Community Council
163 Madison Ave.
Detroit 48226-2180: 962-1880
David Gad-Harf
Paul D. Borman
Executive Director
President
24123 Greenfield Rd.
Southfield 48075: 559-1500
Alan D. Goodman
Executive Director
Under the supervision of Jewish Family Service, the
Jewish House of Shelter offers temporary housing and
food to transients and homeless persons.
Resettlement Service
Helen Naimark
Dr. Hershel Sandberg
Executive Director
President
Prentis Towers, Hechtman Apartments and the new
Teitel Apartments accommodate older adults on
modest incomes who are able to function indepen-
dently and maintain their own living quarters. Activities
are offered on site and at the nearby Jewish Com-
munity Centers.
Borman Hall
19100 W. Seven Mile Rd.
Detroit 48219: 532-7112
Meyer L. Prentis Manor
26051 Lahser Rd.
Southfield 48034: 352-2336
Edward I. & Freda Fleischman Residence
6710 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield 48322: 661-2999
Alan D. Goodman
President
Executive Director
Working with HIAS, the international Jewish im-
migrant aid organization, Resettlement Service pro-
vides counseling, housing and other services to new
immigrants in the Detroit area.
Alan S. Funk
Executive Vice•President
The Home provides residential care for older adults
requiring special assistance. Residents at Borman
Hall and Prentis Manor receive medical care, therapy
and nursing services. Fleischman Residence is for
those who do not require nursing care. Fees are based
on ability to pay. Day care services are also available.
Executive Director
Sinai Hospital of Detroit
6767 W. Outer Dr.
Detroit 48235
Louis & Vivian Berry Health Center
28500 Orchard Lake Rd.
Farmington Hills 48018
Blumberg Professional Office Building
14800 W. McNichols Rd.
Detroit 48235
Oakland Internists
28625 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield 48034
Harriett and Ben Teitel Apts.
15106 W. 10 Mile Rd.
Oak Park 48237
Albert I. Ascher
For those who require assistance in planning careers,
finding suitable employment and adjusting to jobs,
help is available through JVS. College educational
and financial planning is available, as are classes for
displaced homemakers. Workshops provide voca-
tional rehabilitation services to elderly and disabled
persons.
Jewish Federation Apartments
Anna and Meyer L. Prentis Towers
15100 W. Ten Mile Rd.
Oak Park 48237: 967-4240
President
Bernard H. Stollman
President
Goldin Health Care Center
6450 Farmington Rd.
West Bloomfield 48033
Daniel M. Clark
24123 Greenfield Rd.
Southfield 48075: 559-1500
Dennis S. Kayes
Council and member organizations link Jewish and
non-Jewish communities, taking an active role in
interfaith and interethnic relations, Holocaust educa-
tion and fighting hunger and homelessness. Council
also promotes U.S.-Israel connections and human
rights through the Soviet Jewry Committee.
Jewish Home for Aged
Jewish House of Shelter
President
Jewish Community Center
Lillian and Samuel Hechtman Apts.
6700 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield 48322: 661-5220
Jewish Family Service
Jerry Bielfield
4250 Woodward Ave.
Detroit 48201: 833-8100
Samuel & Lillian Hechtman Health Center
31500 Telegraph Rd.
Bingham Farms 48010
For referral to Sinai Hospital physicians and
services, call 1-800-248-DOCS (3627)
Bruce E. Thal
Robert A. Steinberg
Chairman of the Board
President
Sinai Hospital is a 615-bed major health care facility
on a 36-acre site which offers both primary care and
medically advanced specialty services. Nearly 20,000
patients are admitted every year. Sinai Health Services
also operates five health care centers.
United Jewish Charities
163 Madison Ave.
Detroit 48226-2180: 965-3939
Samuel Frankel
Martin S. Kraar
President
Secretary
United Jewish Charities manages communal properties
and financial resources. Earnings generated by invest-
ed assets are distributed for a wide range of charitable
purposes. Donors to UJC's Federated Endowment
Fund enable the community to plan for the future and
provide vital programs and services.
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