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.

