22 | DECEMBER 8 • 2022 

T

he first-ever Senate 
resolution recognizing 
the contributions of the 
Israeli-American community 
was introduced Nov. 17 by 
Sen. Jacky Rosen 
(D-NV) and Sen. 
Tim Scott (R-SC), 
co-chairs of the 
Bipartisan Senate 
Caucus on Black-
Jewish Relations.
The Rosen-
Scott resolution 
also condemns 
national-origin 
discrimination 
against Israeli-
Americans, and 
rising antisemitism 
targeting Jews and 
Israeli-Americans.

The Israeli-American 
Council (IAC) commended the 
senators for their leadership 
and thanked them for working 
on the resolution with IAC’s 
legislative and policy-making 
arm, the Israeli-American 
Coalition for Action (IAC For 
Action). 
The Israeli-American 
population, estimated to be 
more than 800,000 people, is a 
“vibrant immigrant community 
whose values prompt them 
to contribute heavily to the 
welfare and diversity of the 
United States,” according to the 
resolution text.
The resolution recognizes 
the many contributions 
of Israeli-Americans to 
American life and honors 

Israeli-American culture and 
heritage as helping strengthen 
the bonds between the United 
States and Israel.
Specifically, the resolution 
cites the Israeli-American 
impact on health sciences, 
pharmaceutics, disaster relief, 
astrophysics, mathematics, 
chemistry, aerospace 
engineering, biotech, 
agriculture and Internet 
technologies. Additionally, 
the resolution applauds 
Israeli-Americans and Jews 
for advancing civil rights, 

equal protections and justice 
for all, particularly the most 
vulnerable.
“We are proud that our 
community and institutions 
have matured to the point 
that the Israeli-American 
story and our contributions to 
America are worthy of such 
acknowledgement,” said the 
IAC. “This resolution comes at 
a crucial time for the Israeli-
American and pro-Israel 
community which are unjustly 
being targeted at record levels 
based on national origin bias. 

Black-Jewish Caucus introduces resolution honoring Israeli-
Americans, condemning antisemitism and discrimination.

Historic Resolution

JN STAFF 

Sen. Jacky 
Rosen

Sen. Tim 
Scott

OUR COMMUNITY

J

anet Antin, a Jewish 
Senior Life sales and 
marketing consultant, is 
passionate and knowledgeable 
about assisted living for older 
adults. Antin has the experience 
to assist older adults and their 
families in navigating what is 
the best fit for people who seek 
quality care for their loved ones. 
Although new to this 
position, Antin has devoted 
much of her professional life 
to working in the older adult 
population. After achieving 
a degree in early elementary 
education, she worked at 
Borman Hall as administrative 
assistant, then moved to 
MediLodge, also known as 

Menorah House, serving 
as a liaison to the Jewish 
community. She spent time at 
Elan Village, the former Prentis 
Manor in Southfield, working 
in the admissions department, 
but when they closed in 2002, 
she dedicated the last 20 years 
working on behalf of Jewish 
Senior Life communities. 
Antin was hired as program 
coordinator for Fleischman 
Residence by Carol Rosenberg 
(JSL
’s former executive 
director) and Barbra Giles, 
former administrator and JSL 
executive director of strategic 
initiatives. Antin spent 10 years 
creating unique programs to 
keep residents connected with 

the community and to enrich 
their lives. During her tenure 
at Fleischman, she and her 
team created daily activities 
for residents to meet their 

social, cultural and physical 
needs. Many of the outstanding 
programs that she envisioned 
continue today. 
The Senior Dream Cruise 
is just one example of Antin’s 
programs. It’s the delightful 
collaboration between 
classic cars and the Greatest 
Generation that is held yearly 
on the campus of JSL. She 
established the 3 p.m. Teatime, 
which gives volunteers the 
opportunity to come in, serve 
beverages and snacks, and 
schmooze with JSL
’s beloved 
residents. She instituted 
Fleischman Resident fashion 
shows, with assistance from 
staff and community volunteers. 

Jewish Senior Life adds Janet Antin to the marketing team.
A Life in Service

Janet Antin

