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Woodward Birmingham 1 block North of 14 Mile Rd 11111b 540-9548 "We Pay Cash for Fine Clothing and Accessories" Mon-Fri 12 noon-6 pm Sat 11 am-6 pm Closed Sunday Editor's Note — The needs and lifestyles of senior adults cover a wide range — from those who are frail and need ongoing nursing care, to those who are independent but re- quire an affordable place to live. Several agencies aiding the elderly receive funding from the Jewish Welfare Federation's Allied Jewish Campaign. With the 1990 Campaign under way throughout Detroit, the follow- ing profile — the first in a series — shows how support of our community's services translates into positive results, especially for one Jewish woman. Until Dorothy Whitledge moved into Jewish Federation Apartments in late November, she had "just about given up hope?' She has been on her own since she was 18. But at 65 she found herself in ill health, existing on Social Security. "After paying the rent and a few bills, there was not even enough money for food," she said. "I've worked all my life and I've never been used to people helping me." Dorothy worked until about four years ago, when her employer went out of business. After three heart at- tacks and "so many opera- tions, you don't want to hear about them all," she began to have trouble living on her own. Then she heard about Jewish Federation Apart- ments. "I had been receiving transportation to my doctors from the wonderful people at Jewish Family Service?" she said. "One of the counelors there told me about the new (Ben and Harriett Teitel) building. She got the ball roll- ing and I was moved in by the end of November. "It's a very heart-warming situation here. I had actually given up hope that anyone cared what happened to me. I don't like being dependent on others, but it sure is nice to know someone is there. "The staff here is unusual- ly nice. They're very concern- ed with everybody. Even with such little things like making sure people have others to eat with." Howard Salter is a public relations associate at the Jewish Welfare Federation. Dorothy Whitledge Jewish Federation Apart- ments has four buildings in Oak Park and West Bloom- field, housing 519 people. Residents are served five din- ners a week in the dining room, but prepare breakfasts and lunches in their own apartments. There are many activities. Residents are taken to shop- ing malls and on organized trips to movies and concerts. "It really is a great place for the elderly," Dorothy said. "Even though I'm one of the spring chickens here, it's nice to see that people don't have to sit in their rooms and look out the window and vegetate. "There are even days when I may not be feeling too well and I see these people, many of them much older than me, walking outside with canes and walkers, and it really gives one an incentive to go on and live." ❑ Institute Hosts Two Speakers The National Christian Leadership Conference for Israel (NCLCI) and the Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies will sponsor an evening on "Chris- tians in the Middle East" 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Nor- the Congregational Church, Southfield. The Director of the NCLCI, Dr. Rose Thering, and secretary-treasurer, Dr. William Harter, will be featured. Sister Rose Thering, will address questions dealing with Roman Catholicism and the current status of relation- ships with the Jews. She will deal with the Vatican and Israel. Harter, a Presbyterian clergyman, will reflect on C hristi an-Jewish relations and the Middle East.