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Changes, which are scheduled for completion by the end of July, will include a library, snack bar, gift store, offices and more floor space for dancing and other ac- tivities. "Teitel offers all types of pro- grams, many of which the resi- dents plan themselves. They needed more room," says Gerald Cook, nephew of the late Ben and Harriett Teitel, entrepreneurs for whom the complex is named. Currently, the Teitel building has 1,028 square feet of commu- nal space, markedly less than its sister facilities, Hechtman in West Bloomfield and Prentis in Oak Park. Although Teitel has a small convenience shop, as well as a couple of shelves for books, there is a dearth of space for recreation. The expansion, says Jewish Federation Apartments Executive Director Marsha Gold- smith, will put Teitel on a par with Hechtman and Prentis. "For the first time ever, the so- cial worker at Teitel will have an office. Before, she had her tele- phone and file cabinet in a clos- et," Ms. Goldsmith says. "Before, she would use the small commu- nity room and just close the door for privacy." Most Teitel residents are in their mid-70s. They are the youngest group of JFA dwellers. At the Hechtman building in West Bloomfield, the average age is 84. Residents and administrators say the activity level at Teitel ne- cessitates more square footage for programs and social events. About 30 percent of Teitel's pop- ulation consists of Russian im- migrants who participate in ongoing English classes. Bingo, arts and crafts, and dancing are other popular activ- ities. "They party all the time," Ms. Goldsmith says. "Everything from ballroom dancing to the jit- terbug and Israeli dancing, too. The Russians are really the lead- ers when it comes to the dancing part. They're the most vibrant and active ones." Ben and Harriett Teitel, en- trepreneurs in real estate, helped the building open in 1990. Monies from their estate went to create a dining room for the otherwise federally funded complex. "When the Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment gave us money to construct the building, they only gave us funds for the building itself, for the apartments, small lobby area and some offices," Ms. Goldsmith says. "So, now comes the oppor- tunity to make Teitel like its sis- ter facilities." The project, however, will cost $120,000 more than the dona- tions. Ms. Goldsmith says JFA is seeking other contributors. "We figure that there are oth- er families in the community who want to name rooms and they will come forward as the project is being completed," she says. At a ground-breaking ceremo- ny on April 7, representatives of families who contributed to the renovation and expansion took part in digging their shovels into the thawing earth and celebrat- ing. Robert and Reva Rosen do- nated funds for a new "Rosen Our craftsmen take great pride in the quality of their work- manship. 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Jerry and his wife, Jeannette, plan to publish a sec- ond book of her work and use pro- ceeds to further fund Teitel's development. Residents of Teitel Apartments who attended the ground-break- ing ceremony expressed enthu- siasm about the expansion and renovation. Eva Wolf was the first president of Teitel's residents council. She moved into the build- ing on the first day it opened in 1990 and now looks forward to more activities. Nellie Barnett, another five- year Teitel dweller who served as first treasurer of the residents council, shares her anticipation. "There's a lot of activity here if you want to participate," Ms. Bar- nett says. "If you don't, that's your tough luck." ❑ Appelman Directs Outreach Dept. RUTH LITTMANN STAFF WRITER arlene Wirmick Appelman on July 1 will begin direct- ing a 2-year-old Federation department aimed at strengthening participation in Jewish communal affairs. As director of the Department ?z, for Outreach and Involvement, 8 Ms. Appelman replaces Rabbi °- Jonathan Plaut, who left in March. Currently the director of edu- cation services at the Agency for Jewish Education, Ms. Appelman was chosen by a committee of Federation volunteers and senior staff members. "She brings many of the tal- ents, skills and experience we want," says Robert Aronson, Fed- eration executive vice president. "Federation has been perceived as an elite organization for the few. What we're trying to do