TEMPLE EMANU-EL PRESCHOOL P'TACH 14450 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone: (248) 967-4847 Contact Person: Eileen Brand Licensed preschool and kindergarten offering full-day and half-day nursery programs, early care, extended care, vacation care, full-day and half-day kindergarten, enrichment classes, camp and parent-tot classes. 14500 Sherwood Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone: (248) 890-2890 Bette Josephs: (248) 399-6281 Contact Person: Norman Levitin, executive director Provides a resource room for children with learning disablilities. Housed in Yeshivah Beth Yehudah, Beth Jacob, Darchei Torah and Yeshivat Akiva. TEMPLE ISRAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 661-5750 Fax: (248) 661-1302 Web site: www.Temple-Israel.org Contact Person: Bryna L. Leib From September to June, from 8 a.m.to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, we offer programs for children. Kindergarten, Kindergarten Klub, Nursery (3-5 yrs.), enrichment classes, Moving On Up (2 1/2-3 1/2 yrs). Parent Toddler (18-36 mos), Baby Bunch (12-18 mos) and Creepers & Crawlers (3 mos -12 mos). SCHOOLS/ 'SPECIAL NEECSS EFSHAR- SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 370 Bloomfield Twp,. MI 48301 Phone: (248) 645-7860 Fax: (248) 645-7867 Contact Person: Robyn Glickman Sunday School special needs programs for ages preschool to young adult. Prayer, language and Bible taught with a multi-sensory approach. Serves students with mild-severe impairments. Bar/bat mitzvah preparation. Applications accepted year-round. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT D. Dan and Betty Kahn Bldg. 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 432-5585 Fax: (248) 432-5540 Contact Person: Nancie Furgang Special needs programming provides social and recreational experiences for developmentally and physically challenged adults and children. Camps, art, theater, sports classes, swimming, lectures and support groups. Individual adaptation, accommodation or support provided upon request. OPENING THE DOORS SPECIAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP Agency for Jewish Education 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 370 Bloomfield Twp., MI 48301 Phone: (248) 645-7860 Fax: (248) 645-7867 E-Mail: naftaly@ajedetroit.org Contact Person: Anita Naftaly Provides opportunities for children with learning disabilities and other special learning needs to receive a quality Jewish education, in early childhood, day and supplementary schools throughout the community. See Ad On Page 40 DOROTHY AND PETER BROWN JEWISH COMMUNITY ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM (Parents for Torah for All Children Jewish Home and Aging Services 6720 W. Maple Road Vest Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 661-6390 Fax: (248) 661-6391 E-Mail: msilver-weiss@jhas.org Web site: www.jhas.org Contact Person: Mindi Silver-Weiss, M.S.W., assistant director TEMPLE BETH EL SPECIAL EDUCATION Jewish Vocational Service 29699 Southfield Road Smithfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 559-5000 Fax: (248) 559-0773 E-Mail: postrow@jvsdet.org Web site: www.jvsdet.org Contact Person: Peter Ostrow, director Allows older adults with Alzheimer's disease to reach their highest level of functioning and independence in a safe and caring Jewish setting. Enables loved ones to Continue living in their own homes. 7400 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Phone: (248) 851-1100 ext. 3126, 3127, (248) 865-0612 Fax: (248) 851-1187 Contact Person: Elizabeth Bloch, R.J.E. Special needs programs available. SENIORS/ CARE & SUPPORT AHAVAS CHESED BIKUR CHOLIM 15939 Jeanette Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 443-5707, (248) 967-2342 Contact Person: Sara Ines Krakauer Our volunteers visit Providence and Beaumont Hospitals, shut-ins and nursing homes. We provide holiday programs and special gift packages for Purim and Chanukah and meals for Pesach. See Ad On Page ELDERLINK Commission on Jewish Eldercare Service 24123 Greenfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 559-3300 Fax: (248) 559-6140 E-Mail: jcranston@jfsdetroit.org Web site: www.jfsdetroit.org Contact Person: Jennifer Cranston Connects older adults, families and caregivers to older adult services in the Jewish and general communities. ART OF JEWISH CAREGIVING TRAINING PROGRAM Jewish Home and Aging Services 6710 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 661-2999 ext. 347 Fax: (248) 661-1628 E-Mail: sclouser@jhas.org Contact Person: Sheyna Wexelberg-Clouser, MSW Educates health care professionals and caregivers in Jewish culture, customs, rituals and traditions. Retreats, workshops and in-services provided for staff of care facilities, hospitals and Jewish agencies. Video series and a companion handbook have been developed. See Ad On Page HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE Jewish Family Service 24123 Greenfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 559-1500 Fax: (248) 559-9858 Web site: www.jfsdetroit.org Contact Person: Marianne Wildstrom Assistance filing claims for indemnification and restitution. Counseling, emergency financial aid, homecareand escorted transportation. 40 HOME CARE SERVICES CLUB IN THE PLAZA, THE Jewish Home and Aging Services/ Fleischman Residence 6710 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 661-2999 Fax: (248) 661-1628 Contact Person: Myrna Katz An adult day program designed for alert and ambulatory older Jewish adults. Members participate in programming that emphasizes maintaining or improving wellness. Kosher lunch included. Transportation available. Fee: S30/day. See Ad On Page 51 40 Jewish Family Service 24123 Greenfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 559-1500 Fax: (248) 559-9858 E-Mail: jcranston@jfsdetroit.org. Web site: www.jfsdetroit.org Contact Person: Jennifer Cranston Maintains independence among the elderly and provides respite to caregivers. Services include housekeeping, laundry, personal care/bathing, meal preparation, companionship. See Ad On Page 44 SENIORS continued on page 74 JN • SOURCEBOOK 2 0 0 2 • 73