36 | JUNE 29 • 2023
Jewish Senior Life hosted its 30th annual
8 Over 80 fundraising event on Sunday,
May 21, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek
in Southfield. Each year, the nonprofit
honors eight individuals in the Metro
Detroit community who are over 80 and
have demonstrated dedication throughout
their lifetimes to the Jewish value of
tikkun olam — repairing the world.
The celebration was emceed by Alan
Muskovitz and spotlighted this year’s
honorees, who included Jim August,
Barbara Cohen, Dennis Frank, Roslyn
Garber, Dr. Richard Krugel, Phyllis
Lewkowicz, Janet Pont and Ellie Slovis.
Over the past 29 years, Jewish Senior
Life has honored 238 older adults with
the Tikkun Olam Award.
This year’s gala luncheon attracted
more than 400 attendees and raised
nearly $500,000 to benefit the Quality of
Life Fund at Jewish Senior Life, which
provides subsidies for residents in need
and sponsors unique programs, engag-
ing activities, and a host of services for
all residents on two campuses in West
Bloomfield and Oak Park.
To learn more about Jewish Senior Life or to make a
donation to the Quality of Life Fund, visit http://jslmi.org.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRETT MOUNTAIN
Eight Remarkable Individuals
Honored by Jewish Senior Life
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All 8 Over 80 honorees were accompanied by their Frankel Jewish Academy student escorts.
FAR LEFT: Honoree Barbara Cohen is escorted to her seat by Frankel Jewish Academy student Eliyah Fradkin. LEFT: FJA student Harrison
Shaevsky and honoree Dennis Frank. RIGHT: Honoree Dr. Richard Krugel and FJA student Anthony Carson. FAR RIGHT: Honoree Phyllis
Lewkowicz with FJA student Rozie Aronov.