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Photos by Brandon Schwartz

Zoo Time!

A little rain didn’t drown out
JARC’s annual SpringElation fundraiser.

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he rain didn’t dampen spirits at JARC’s 18th annual
SpringElation fundraiser, an all-inclusive family night at the
Detroit Zoo on June 1, which drew nearly 2,000 guests despite
the stormy weather.
A highlight of the evening was access to the zoo’s new 33,000-square-
foot Polk Penguin Conservation Center, home to more than 80 pen-
guins. An underwater gallery with tunnels provides great views as the
birds swim, soar and deep-dive.
The event included a picnic dinner from Quality Kosher Catering as
well as activities for the children, including the Tauber Family Railroad
and music and dancing provided by Star Trax.
SpringElation supports JARC’s range of services for men, women and
children with disabilities, including autism and developmental delays.
More than $200,000 was raised this year.
Rain-soaked but happy: Yoshana Goldstein of
Event chair was JARC board member Joshua Jacobs.
Southfield with Eliana, 8, and Yakov, 8.

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Entering the new penguin center, a 360-degree video made you feel as if
you were on an expedition ship in Antarctica, watching penguins, seals
and whales in their natural habitat.

Gardening Day

Joey Fearon of Birmingham gives
a giant roar as he gets his face
painted like a lion.

Peninaforta Goldberg of Oak Park and her son Yisroel, 3, in
the penguinarium.

David Fienman of Birmingham
with his son Drew, 3

Bentzion and Esther Belen of
Southfield with Gavriel, 1

Kadima volunteers plant, mulch and make a difference.

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or Kadima’s first Annual Gardening Day on June
5, more than 40 volunteers gathered to plant trees,
bushes and flowers, mulch and make a difference
in the lives of people with mental health challenges.
Volunteers divided into groups of five to work at
Kadima’s service-supported homes, which provide a
safe and nurturing environment for Kadima clients.
They also worked in the Kadima Community Garden at
the Henrietta and Herbert Charfoos Kadima Center in
Southfield.
“The work of our volunteers to create and maintain
environments supportive of our clients’ independence is
so valued and appreciated,” said Eric Adelman, executive
director. “Their generosity of spirit is felt throughout our
organization.”
The event was planned by Chad Techner, Robin Tobin-
Murav and Barbara Eisenberg. Community partners and
sponsors included Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
NEXTGen Detroit, Community Foundation for Southeast
Michigan, Rhoda and Marshall Tobin, and Lionheart
Building and Landscaping.
Learn more at www.kadimacenter.org.

Volunteers gather for a group shot before getting to work.

Robin Tobin-Murav, Ryann, Ian and John Jacobson,
all of West Bloomfield

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Macomb Community College occupational
therapy students: Athena Zarmakoupis,
Shelby Township; Emma Orczykowski,
New Baltimore; Neal Lepsetz, Ferndale,
team leader and Kadima NEXTGen liaison;
Sara Gentile, Sterling Heights; and Andrea
Misho, Sterling Heights.

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NEXTGen volunteers: Abby Rubin, Detroit; Jessica
Sherr, Auburn Hills; and Abi Lepshutz, Ferndale.