FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KADIMA
Jewish Residential and
Support Services For Adults
With Mental Illness
29431 Southfield Rd. Suite I
Southfield, MI 48076
248.559.8235
Fax: 248.559.0229
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Community mental health has suffered greatly due to government funding cuts, which have led to a decrease in service delivery through-
out the field. Despite such radical changes, Kadima is taking an aggressive approach to finding new funding sources. We have not, and we
will not, allow our clients to suffer.
With that in mind, Kadima has reason to celebrate. Just as our name points
out, we really are "moving forward." This past year was most successful, and 1998
is off to a fabulous start as well.
In 1997 alone, we opened and dedicated two new homes in Southfield - the
Sara and Irving Pitt Home, which is now being enjoyed by four women, and the Daniel B. Sobel
Home for young adults ages 17 to 35. Three men and a house father currently reside in the Sobel
Home. This brings our total so far to six homes and two condominiums.
But that's not all. By this spring, we expect to dedicate the William Howard Home in Southfield
and the Natalie and Manny Charach Home in Farmington Hills.
Our annual fundraiser at Orchestra Hall in Detroit, featuring comedian Elayne Booster and
pianist David Syme, was a huge success, raising more than $300,000. Thank you to everyone who
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has supported our agency. Without you, we couldn't continue to serve the people who need us.
Pictured at the Daniel B. Sobel Home dedication are
Gail Stewart-Berman
President
Gail Stewart - President
Richard Herman - President Elect
Richard Zussman - Vice President
Linda Schechter- Vice President
Lionel Margolick - Treasurer
Arlene Redfield - Secretary
Gary D. Miller- Systems Advisor
Gail Stewart-Berman, Presid eng Janette Shallah
Executive Director; and donors Carole and Sam Sobel
FOCUS ON FAMILIES
Kadima to Host Educational
Conference in May
Kadima will host its sixth educational confer-
ence for clients, families and professionals on
Wednesday, May 13. Part of the agency's ongoing
efforts to educate the community about mental ill-
ness, the annual event will feature Victoria Secunda,
author of When Madness Comes Home: Help and
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Karen Amber
*Janet Aronoff
Eleanor Aronovitz
Leonard Aronovitz
Barbara Eisenberg
Elyse Essick
'Dean J. Gould
Nancy Gad-Harf
Phil Jacobs
Claire Kay
Tom Klein
Jerry Knoppow
Marcy Lefkowitz
Phyllis Levitt
Claire Lipten
Frederic L Marblestone
*Kenneth A. Nathan
Sondra Nathan
Perry Ohren
Murray Pitt
'Rhoda Raderman
Jeff Rosenbaum
Marcy Roth
Al Sasson
Eugene Schoener, PhD
Merle Schwartz
Howard Serlin
Millie Sloan
Sam Sobel
Rabbi Daniel Syme
Lois Zussman
"Past Presidents
Janette Shallal, MSW, ACSW
Executive Director
Neil Wilson
LOSING A FRIEND
Everyone at Kadima was saddened by the
passing of Neil Wilson, a dear friend, on January 14
from complications from cancer. Neil was the
beloved son of former Kadima board member and
volunteer Bertha Wilson.
"Neil was a kind and gentle soul. We all miss
him," says focus worker Ellen Surovviec, who worked
with Neil in his supported apartment program. For
the past two years, Neil lived in an apartment with
a roommate and worked successfully for the Franklin
Fastener Company. His coworkers recently planned
a celebration for him in honor of his anniversary on
the job.
"Neil was one of our most reliable and con-
scientious workers," says Don Owen of Jewish
Vocational Service.
Kadima executive director, Janette Shallal,
agrees. "Neil was a cherished member of our
Kadima family. He was a positive role model for
both staff and clients in the way that he looked at
the world and lived his life. He will always hold a
special place in our hearts."
Hope for the Children, Siblings and Partners of the
Mentally Ill. The conference is sponsored by the
Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation
and theJudith and Edward Narens Educational Fund.
'The more people know about mental illness,
the less afraid they are," explains Phyllis Levitt, Kadima
board member and conference chairperson. As a
community resource, we try to'clo everything we
can to eliminate the stigma associated with schiz-
ophrenia and bipolar disorder. A conference like
this can make a big difference."
Ms. Secunda, an award-Mnning author, jour-
nalist and lecturer, approaches her subject with both
personal and professional experience. The sister of
a woman with severe, chronic mental illness, she
recently completed a ground-breaking study of adult
children and siblings of the mentally ill. Whether the
illness is as mild as occasional depression or as se-
vere as acute schizophrenia, Ms. Secunda research
confirmed that well family members face the same
issues, including stigma, fear, shame, guilt denial
and alienation.
Ms. Secunda will share the program with a
panel of family members and professionals, who
will answer questions following her presentation.
HONORARY MEMBERS
Bessie Chase
Rabbi Solomon Gruskin
Gloria Perlmutter Hecker
Elliot D. Luby, MD
Mel Richman
ADVISORY BOARD
Avi Aharoni, PhD.
Michael Anspach
Mel Borenstein, MD
Sheldon Cohn
Zina Kramer
Bobbie Miller
Jim Miller
Jeff Nahan
Shari Rogers, PhD
Donald Rosenberg
Leo Sklar
Ronald Trunsky, MD
The Hon. Deborah Tyner
Norman Wachler
Neal Zalenko
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Janette Shallal, MSW, ACSW
Executive Director
Geta Richman, MA , LLP
Clinical Director
Supportive organizations include:
Adat Shalom Sisterhood. In addition to an annual Purim
luncheon, the sisterhood Is planning a Shabbat dinner
for Kadima clients. Students from Hillel Day School have
acted as hosts, while pre-schoolers from Adat Shalom
Nursery entertain.
Agency for Jewish Education: Provides space in their
Southfield building for Jewish holiday events. Jeff Lazar,
Educational Opportunities
Kadima also sponsors many other educational
activities throughout the year.
A March in-service meeting with National
Council ofJewish Women's "Project Friendship with
Kadima" volunteers will be the first of its kind for
both organizations.
'We're really looking forward to it" say Project
Friendship with Kadima co-chairs, Julie Zussman
and Sissi Lapides. 'We host bi-monthly brunches
and other events for Kadima clients, and this will be
a chance for us to learn more about each other"
Kadima staffers also have been speaking to
students of all ages at Hillel Day School, local reli-
gious schools, Southfield High School and the
Wayne State University School of Social Work.
Programs usually last about one hour and include
a short video presentation, a discussion about men-
tal illness and a question and answer period. Clients
often accompany staff and speak to students about
their personal experiences.
"Our students learned a lot" says Robin Lash,
eighth grade advisor and teacher at Hillel Day
School. "Its much easier to understand manic de-
pression and schizophrenia when someone takes
the time to explain Mat these illnesses are all about"
For more information about these events or
to invite a Kadima representative to speak to your
organization, call Geta Richman, clinical director, at
248-559-8235.
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Temple Beth E• Cantor Stephen Dubov, accompanied
KEEPING BUSY WITH PARTNERS
As Kadima has discovered, no organization
can operate on its own. By teaming up with local
temples and synagogues and other Jewish orga-
nizations, Kadima is able to offer clients broader,
more meaningful opportunities and experiences.
Through partnerships that embrace Kadima and its
clients, we are building an enlightened community
"It all about teamwork," says Geta Richman,
Kadima's clinical director and liaison with Kadima
partners. "With the generous support of our pro-
gramming partners, we're able to do far more than
we could on our own."
The educational conference, which usually at-
tracts about 800 people, is being offered at a nom-
inal fee. It begins at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth El in
Bloomfield Hills.
program coordinator of teen services, helps organize
iday celebrations.
hol-
Cooperative Council of the League ofJewish Women:
Sponsors Pesach and Chanukah luncheons for clients
from Kadima and other agencies.
David Horodoker Organization: Helps fund Kadima
holiday celebrations.
by the Temple Beth El choir entertained clients at Kadima's
Chanukah party.
Temple Emanu-Ek Donates the use of its social hall and
kitchen for Kadima celebrations, such as Thanksgiving
dinner. They generously offered space at the last minute
for Kadima rained-out summer picnic.
Yad Ezra: Provides food supplements for many of
Kadima's clients.
office equipment from the Colbum Group.
Young Israel of Oak Park: Provided the use of its sukkah
for Kadima's Sukkot celebration.
Jewish Family Service: Provides start-up subsidies for
Zager/Stoneffucker/Grant B'naj B'rith Unit. Supplied gift
Jewish Community Council Sherut Project . Donated
food, clothing and rent.
bags for Kadima clients at the annual Chanukah dinner.
National Council ofJewish
Women: Through "Project
Friendship with Kadima,"
NOW volunteers fund and
help staff Kadima's bi-monthly
Sunday activity group.
Facilitated by a Kadima social
worker, the event might in-
clude brunch, bowling or a
local speaker
Kadima consumers enjoying the annual Chanukah celebration