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Levine explains. “She often
refers to me as her new son
because of the relationship
we formed.”
Since connecting,
Jedwab and Levine go
out to lunch regularly. He
recently celebrated her
93rd birthday with her
and even introduced the
Holocaust survivor to his
grandparents.
“I’m very grateful and
lucky to have befriended
her,” he says.
“As much as the program
was developed for elderly
participants during such a
tough time, the impact she’s
had on my life has really
been amazing.
“I never realized how
much I needed that kind
of support system and
communication from
someone who was four
times my age,” he adds.
Although he’ll be in Israel
for an extended period
of time, Levine plans to
keep his relationships with
Partners Detroit, Jedwab
and business connections
going strong.
“I’m really trying to
embed myself into the
culture and the business
sector of Israel,” he says,
“but at the same time, I’m
not forgetting where I came
from.”
Ayala Jedwab and Cole Levine
struck up a lasting friendship
during the pandemic.
OPENING
THE DOORS
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | 7 P.M. ET
What Makes Me Tic:
Inclusion through Comedy
and Storytelling
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | 7 P.M.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | 7 P.M. ET
ET
Pamela Rae
Schuller
Comedian | Storyteller
Disability Advocate
A
VIRTUAL
EVENT
Pamela Rae Schuller is internationally known for her engaging,
powerful—sometimes heart-wrenching—and funny stories of how she has turned
obstacles with her Tourette’s into the very fuel that propels her. “Pamela doesn’t
just ‘tolerate’ what makes her different; she embraces it, loves it and finds the funny
in it…all while challenging her audiences to do the same.”
What Makes Me Tic:
Inclusion through Comedy and Storytelling
$5 registration
Register at jccdet.org/JDAIM
Questions: openingthedoors@jcccdet.org or call 248-432-5543
The J’s Opening the Doors, a nationally recognized program, works with schools and health organizations
to provide educational support which enables 1,100 students of all abilities to succeed in Jewish education
classrooms, and plans disability conferences for educators, families, teens and health professionals.
Dan and Dottie Levitsky
Ina Kirstein
E D U C AT E . I N C LU D E . E M P OW E R .