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MESSAGE FROM GAIL KATZ, KADIMA PRESIDENT
KADIMA
OFFICERS
There is so much going on
at Kadima! On Thursday, April
3rd, Kadima hosted an event
Gail Katz - President
entitled"Healthy Body, Healthy Mind"
Barbara Eisenberg - Vice President
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in
Richard Ludwig - Vice President
Southfield. We had an incredible
Sandi Tamaroff - Vice President
Ted Wagner - Vice President
turnout of 300 women to view the
Jim Miller - Treasurer
Kadima video about our clients,
Monni and Joel Must flank daughters
Jim Schmidt, Ph.D - Secretary
dine on a healthy lunch of salad
Sabrina , Miya (in photo), Kacee and
and chicken, and hear a per-
Britni, all of Bloomfield Hills.
BOARD OF
sonal and poignant presentation
DIRECTORS
by Sabrina Must, the sister of Miya Must, who recently took her own
Janet Aronoff*
life due to her struggle with bi-polar disorder. This Kadima event was
Jerome Bookstein
dedicated
to Miya Must's memory and proceeds are earmarked for
Bobbi Gordon
Kadima's Miya Must Memorial Fund.
Marla Rowe Gorosh, MD
Richard Herman*
Special thanks to the Must family for sponsoring this event and to the
Ann Katz, PhD
Mark/Lis Philanthropic Fund for sponsoring the luncheon. We applaud
Brian Kolender, MD
the outstanding efforts of Laura Adler, chair of the event, and her
D. Michael Kratchman*
wonderful committee including Shelly Brodsky, Shirley Cetner, Karyn
Sissi Lapides
Grodman, Sissi Lapides, Elanah Nachman Hunger, Nancy Reed,
Phyllis Levitt
Sharon Schmidt and Sandi Tamaroff. Their efforts assured our success.
Jennifer Lewis
The keynote speaker was Zonya Foco, registered dietician and certi-
Kenneth A. Nathan*
Jo Elyn Nyman
Rhoda Raderman*
Arlene Redfield
Eli Saulson
Eugene Schoener, PhD
Merle Schwartz*
Phyllis Schwartz
Dan Serlin
Howard Serlin
Melissa Shulman
Gail Stewart-Berman*
Phyllis Strome
Lita Zemmol
Julie Zussman
Lois Zussman
Richard Zussman*
*Past Presidents
Janette Shallal, L.M.S.W. A.C.S.W.
Executive Director
Nancy Stein, L.M.S.W. A.C.S.W.
Clinical Director
fied health and fitness instructor who gave
an energetic and quite humorous presenta-
tion about dealing with the stress in your
life. Everyone left with knowledge about
healthy eating and exercise to maintain a
positive outlook on life.
On May 15th at 7:00 pm, Kadima and
Congregation Shaarey Zedek will sponsor
a community- wide educational evening
with the showing of the film,"Canvas." at
Shaarey Zedek B'nai Israel Center.
May 21st is Kadima's Annual Meeting.
We are so fortunate to have as our keynote
speaker, Dr. Jeff London, child psychiatrist.
Dr. London was one of the highly acclaimed breakout session speakers
at our Kadima conference last fall. His presentations are always filled
with excellent thoughts and humor about dealing with the stress of living
with mental illness.
The Kadima Advisory Council on Youth, the newest division of the
Kadima Youth Initiative will focus on parent outreach, parent support
groups and individual case advocacy.
I wish everyone a happy and healthy Passover!!
KADIMA ANNUAL MEETING
SHABBAT MA IONS
GROW IN POPULARITY
Each Friday, growing numbers of Kad-
ima clients make their way to the Lois
and Milton Y. Zussman Activity Center
to help prepare the Shabbat meal, and
then celebrate with their Kadima family.
They make challah, cut up vegetables
and set the table while listening to tapes
of Israeli music to get in the mood for
a warm and festive gathering. Rabbi
Joel Kraus and Harriet Gersten
lighting candles.
Nelson is a welcome guest, who brings an
interesting "D'var Torah" talk. Other times,
Ronit Goutkovitch, our popular and dynamic Jewish Educator gives a short
lesson on a Jewish subject. These special gatherings are made possible
by the generous support of the Beverly Franzblau Baker Shabbat Celebra-
tion Fund, and Ronit is our Mel Richman Jewish Educator.
PROJECT
FRIENDSHIP'S
POPULARITY
GROWS
Project Friendship is an important and
wonderful program funded and staffed by
NCJW and volunteers for Kadima clients.
Volunteers are always needed.
April 13
Passover
May 4
DIA
May 18
Miniature Golf
June 1
Zoo
June 22
Picnic
SAVE THE
DATE!!
You are cordially invited to
Kadima Annual Meeting
With Special guest, the wise and witty
Dr. Jeff London.
Wednesday, May 21st at 6:00 pm in the
Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Activity Center
15999 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI.
Reservations required. For further information please
call Doris at 248-559-8235 xl 18.
Dr. Jeff London
The Board of Directors, staff and clients join in
expressing our condolences to the family of
SAM FRANKEL
Sam was a genius with a generous heart.
He believed in the Kadima mission and generously
supported our efforts. THANK YOU, SAM,
for making a difference in the lives of our clients.
We can never forget your kindness and love.
Sunday, JUNE 22, 2008
A FAMILY FUN FAIR 12:00 - 3:00 pm for children,
parents and grandparents at Summer Impressions Day
Camp in West Bloomfield.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Annual Kadima Golf Classic, Knollwood Country Club
INVITES YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE SHOWING
OF "IIIE AWAIID WINNING FILM
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Annual Benefit, Max M. Fisher Music Center featuring
the CAPITOL STEPS.
For more information, contact Paula at
248 559 8235 X 122, or
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e - mail PaulaS@KadimaCenter.org
"Camas' explores
mental illness through
the ryes of a child as he
learns to cope with his
mother's schizophrenia
KADIMA SUPPORT GROUP
Kadima is conducting a monthly advocacy/support group for parents of children with behavioral issues
related to ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Eating Disorders.
Meetings are held at 15999 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield. Parents learn coping skills, advocacy and
knowledge about community resources. The program is funded by the Jewish Fund and there is no fee for
this service. For information call Lisa Kaufman, 248-559-8235, ext. 104
Come join Kadinut for an evening of education about mental Aim
and how it impacts the family.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
and the effect it has on
Congregation Shaarey Zedek .B'nai Israel Center
his fanaily. The movie's
4200 Walnut Lake Road - West Bloomfield
uplifting and sometimes
even humorous tone
Elliot Luby, M.D. will lead a Question & Answer Session Following the Film
illustrates how from
Faro( Sponsor. Congregation Sbaarry Znierk
tragedy springs hope,
Donation: $10.00
growth and
Event Chairs:Jen Lewis aunt :Wilma Shulman
understanding.
For further. 1,,jormation, please contact Paula@248.559.8235„v122 or email PoulaSCp.KadintaCcuter.org
See all that is happening and make tributes on line at www.kadimacentetorg. You can also contact us at kadimaplus@msn.com .