JFS Spotlight Event Program

SPOT LIGHT EVENT

Chairs: Gail Danto & Art Roffey

Jordon & Alex Wertheimer

Shining a light on mental health and suicide prevention in our community.

WITH GARY GULMAN

MAY 22, 2024

THIS EVENING’S PROGRAM

WELCOME

Marc Bakst, JFS Board Chairperson

GREETINGS

Gail Danto & Art Roffey, Spotlight Co-Chairs

HONORING RABBI DANIEL SYME & RECOGNIZING A SINGLE SOUL

HONOREE REMARKS

Rabbi Daniel Syme

INTRODUCTION OF GARY GULMAN

Jordon Wertheimer, Spotlight Co-Chair

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER & COMEDIAN

Gary Gulman

Q&A

Perry Ohren, CEO & Gary Gulman

BOOK SIGNING AND DESSERT RECEPTION

ABOUT GARY GULMAN

Stand-up comic Gary Gulman is a nationally renowned talent, star of four TV specials, and one of only a handful of comedians to perform on every single late-night talk show. He is one of the most popular touring comics, selling out theaters, including the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City.

In his first HBO comedy special, The Great Depresh, Gary offered candid reflections on his struggles with depression and provided insight into his mental health journey. And through his authentic storytelling and brilliant humor, has become the voice of millions, like him, who have struggled with mental health.

His second HBO comedy special, Born on Third Base, is streaming now. He is also the author of Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the 80’s. He has an astonishing memory, and his memoir shares detailed stories of his childhood in Boston and the people who impacted him. Alongside these stories he shares glimpses into his 2017 mental health crisis. Gary is married and lives in Harlem with his wife.

ABOUT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

Since 1928, Jewish Family Service has served as the heart of a stronger community, providing service to thousands of individuals and families annually, ensuring that no one faces life’s challenges alone. Those in need of our help have access to programs and services centered around older adults, mental health and wellness, and safety net services. With a unique ability to meet unexpected needs, JFS ensures that members of the community are served with excellence and compassion.

ABOUT RABBI DANIEL SYME

After losing his 21-year-old brother Michael to suicide, Rabbi Daniel Syme made it his mission to spare other families the same devastation. His passion for suicide education and advocacy led him to create A Single Soul, a suicide prevention initiative which eventually found a home at JFS. He is the author or co-author of 24 books on topics such as Jewish parenting, youth suicide prevention, ChristianJewish relations and more. The third longest-tenured rabbi in Temple Beth El’s history, he became its third rabbi emeritus in 2016.

ABOUT REVA STOCKER

As an inspiration to all who knew her, Reva Stocker z’’l was an active member of the Detroit Jewish community and a fierce advocate in promoting strong, healthy families and preventing domestic abuse. She supported the JFS Windows program, which established the agency’s domestic abuse intervention and prevention services, along with an endowment in 1994 for the Reva Stocker Lecture Series for educational programs on the significant issues impacting families today. As of this year, we have brought 13 incredible speakers to the community in Reva’s memory.

Jewish Family Service is proud to honor Reva Stocker’s legacy and commitment to enriching the lives of others through this important lecture series.

GAIL DANTO & ART ROFFEY JORDON & ALEX WERTHEIMER

Jewish Family Service appreciates your help in shining a light on mental health and suicide prevention in our community. Your dedication and involvement allow us to continue providing critical services to those in need. Thank you for co-chairing and all you have done to make our Spotlight Event a success.

Host Committee

Many thanks to our host committee for their generous support of Jewish Family Service and tonight’s event.

Gail Danto & Art Roffey and Jordon & Alex Wertheimer

Spotlight Event Co-Chairs

Pamela Applebaum & Gaal Karp

Lisa Applebaum

Wendy & Marc Bakst

Dorothy & Eddy Barak

Lisa & Andrew Barbas

Mari & Ken Barnett

Carolyn & Jim Bellinson

Black Family Development, Inc.

Hon. Paul D. Borman

Rhonda & Morris Brown

Burnstein Family Foundation

Andrew L. Camden

Suzan & Michael Curhan

Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden

Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation

Sandy & Jim Danto

Beth & Jeff Davidson

Cathy & James Deutchman

Shelley & Mickey Eizelman

Pamela & Walter Feuereisen

Elyse & David Foltyn

Dale & Bruce Frankel

Cindy Frenkel

Jenny & Ron Fritz

David Gach, JP Morgan Private Bank

Ralph, Erica, Steph & Maddie Gerson

Elizabeth & Brian Guz

Hack Wealth Management

Rose & David Handleman

Doreen Hermelin

Rabbi Marla Hornsten & Dr. Sheldon Stern

Gayle Taubman Kalisman & Michael Kalisman

Helen & Martin Katz

Nancy Katzman & Randy Wertheimer

Rosann & Jack Kaufman

Sue & Alan Kaufman

Rebecca Kushner & Perry Ohren

Melissa & Larry Lax

MacWilliams-Wolf Wealth Management, Raymond James

Dr. Alexandra Matta & Josh Syme

Joy & Allan Nachman

Amy Nederlander & L!FE Leaders Inc.

Amy & Max Newman

AnaPaola & Geoffrey Orley

Diane & Randy Orley

Harriet & Gregg Orley

Marcie & Rob Orley

Sally Orley

The David & Andrea Page Family Fund

Julie & Jason Page

Sarah Page

Patti & Rick Phillips

Barbara & Mark Picklo

Julie Ritten & Irwin Futernick

Arleen & Don Rochlen

Deborah & Steve Rosenthal

Julie & Adam Rothstein

Shelly & Mark Rubenfire

Bluma & Robert z”l Schechter

Sandra Seligman, Rachel & Jon Lowy, and Seth & Melissa Meltzer

Lori & Marc Siegel

Amy & Craig Singer

Nancy & Harvey Solway

Becca Steinman-DeGroot

Ellen & William Taubman

Caroline & Robert Taubman

Carolyn Tisdale

Drs. Allison & Max Weinmann

Melanie & Marty West

Beverly Wine

Andi & Larry Wolfe

Our Generous Sponsors

(as of 5.7.24)

DIAMOND

Applebaum Family Philanthropy

Carolyn & Jim Bellinson

PLATINUM

Judy & Jeff Aisen

Marjory & Donald Epstein Family

Charitable Foundation

Pamela & Walter Feuereisen

Linda & Mark Jacobs

Melissa & Larry Lax

Mark Milgrom

Joy & Allan Nachman

GOLD

Anonymous

Rhonda & Morris Brown

Sandy & Jim Danto

Elaine C. & Eugene z”l Driker

Frankel Health and Research Foundation

Dale & Bruce Frankel

Ralph, Erica, Steph & Maddie Gerson

The Grove

SILVER

Wendy & Marc Bakst

Dorothy & Eddy Barak

Lisa & Andrew Barbas

Mari & Ken Barnett

Black Family Development, Inc.

Blumenstein Family Foundation

Brogan & Partners

Ina Cohen

Suzan & Michael Curhan

Gail Danto & Art Roffey

Jenny & Ron Fritz

David Gach, JP Morgan Private Bank

Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation

Andi & Larry Wolfe

AnaPaola & Geoffrey Orley

Diane & Randy Orley

Sally Orley

The Irving & Ethel Palman Foundation

The Sylvia Pevin & George Pevin Foundation

Nancy & Harvey Solway

Rebecca Kushner & Perry Ohren

Colleen & Jeff Lev

Julie & Jason Page

Arleen & Don Rochlen

Julie & Adam Rothstein

Bluma & Robert z”l Schechter

Janet & Donald Schenk

Drs. Margo & Douglas Woll

Hack Wealth Management

Amy & Mark Haimann

Helen & Martin Katz

Nancy Katzman & Randy Wertheimer

Rosann & Jack Kaufman

Ellen & Jerry Minkin Family Foundation

Deborah & Steve Rosenthal

Shelly & Mark Rubenfire

Sandra Seligman, Rachel & Jon Lowy, and Seth & Melissa Meltzer

Jennifer & Paul Silverman

Amy & Craig Singer

Our Generous Sponsors

(as of 5.7.24)

SILVER CONTINUED

Craig Singer MD Dermatology

Katie & Scott Small

Temple Beth El

Drs. Allison & Max Weinmann

BRONZE

Gretchen & Tony Baron

Anita & Dennis Blender

Hon. Paul D. Borman

Diane Brody & Todd Schafer

Burnstein Family Foundation

Andrew L. Camden

Emily Camiener & Marc Schwartz

Lauren & Marvin Daitch

Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden

Beth & Jeff Davidson

Cathy & James Deutchman

Ryan Doyle, Video Vision 360

Wendy & Jeff Eisenshtadt

Shelley & Mickey Eizelman

Ellen Firestone

Deena Fishman

Jeri & Steve Fishman

Elyse & David Foltyn

Michelle Freeman & Zachary Katz

Cindy Frenkel

Jennifer & Lowell Friedman

Casey & Brian Ginsberg

Barbara & Fred Goldberg

Diane & Bill Goldstein

Grigg Graphic Services, Inc.

Fran & David Grossman

Elizabeth & Brian Guz

Rose & David Handleman

Wendy & Howard Handler

Lucy & Raymond Henney

Doreen Hermelin

Rabbi Marla Hornsten & Dr. Sheldon Stern

Myndi Weinraub & Alan Gallatin

Steven R. Weisberg

Alex & Jordon Wertheimer

Melanie & Marty West

Marla & Jeffrey Kaftan

Sue & Alan Kaufman

Stacy & Ron Klein

Lisa & Gary Langnas

Nancy & Howard Luckoff

MacWilliams-Wolf Wealth Management, Raymond James

Judy & John Marx

Dr. Alexandra Matta & Josh Syme

Mara & Andrew Moss

Anita & Robert H. Naftaly

Amy Nederlander & L!FE Leaders Inc.

Amy & Max Newman

Helene & Tom Ohren

Harriet & Gregg Orley

Marcie & Rob Orley

The David & Andrea Page Family Fund

Sarah Page

Patti & Rick Phillips

Barbara & Mark Picklo

Lisa & Thomas Pullman

Quality Kosher Catering

The Ravitz Foundation

Julie Ritten & Irwin Futernick

Marcie & Marc Schechter

Lori & Marc Siegel

Becca Steinman-DeGroot

Julie & Mark Teicher

Carolyn Tisdale

Beverly Wine

Jaimee & David Witten

Linda Zlotoff

Our Generous Sponsors

(as of 5.7.24)

BRASS

BBYO Michigan Region

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Nancy & Lawrence Bluth

Sandra & Stanley Boykansky

Bradley + Company

Sandhya Chandrasekhar & Ronald Ohren

Betty Chu & Navot Shoresh

Danielle DePriest & Matthew Newman

Farber Hebrew Day School

Linda & Robert Finkel

Frankel Jewish Academy

Joan & Jerry Frohlich

Yuliya Gaydayenko & Eugene Press

Gesher Human Services

Amye & Lou Goldhaber

Hebrew Free Loan

Susan & Nelson Hersh

Hillel Day School

Gina & Arthur Horwitz

Connie Jacob

JCRC/AJC - Detroit

COPPER

Alexander Accounting

ART + FRAME

Barbara Bloom

Marion & Harvey Bronstein

Katie & Jeremy Brown

Mushky & Rabbi Levi Dubov

Becky & Jerry Eizen - ECG,LLC

Amy & Eric Ersher

Samantha & Michael Foon

Linda Kahn Gale & Allan Gale

Nancy Glen & Ralph McDowell

Goldman & Associates Law Firm

Kimberly & Gary Goodman

Barbara Grant

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Richard Herman

Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit

Steven Kalt

Zina & Michael Kramer

Carrie & Roger Kushner

Lisa & Hannan Lis

MSU Hillel

Susie & Norm Pappas

Dini & Aaron Peterson

Elana & Rabbi Daniel Schwartz

Jane & Richard Schwartz

Lisa & Joshua Sherbin

Frances & Marvin Sonne

Louise & Steven Spector

Beth & Sheldon Stone

Lilly & Alex Stotland

Tamarack Camps

Renee & Rick Unger

University of Michigan Hillel

Winning Imprints & Custom Trophies

Yad Ezra

Beth & James Hill

Lenlen & Jeff Jenks

Mari & Sheldon Kaftan

Barbara Kaplan & Leslie Swartz

Ken Korotkin

Miche Lame

Vera Lev

PACE Southeast Michigan

Avy Schreiber

Carol & Andrew Sofen

Rebecca & Rabbi Aaron Starr

Renee & Joel Stillman

Buzz Turner

Jim Wolfe, Realtor

Margie & Josh Yaker

A SINGLE SOUL

A Single Soul works to prevent suicide in our community by creating suicide-alert helpers who are critical in maintaining the well-being of our community. We do this by training both laypeople and professionals and partnering with organizations to provide consultation and support.

Since A Single Soul’s inception we have led over 60 trainings and have educated over 1,000 people at one of our many suicide prevention trainings.

Trainings include:

Suicide Prevention Empower Hour

QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer)

safeTALK

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

AMSR (Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk)

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of:

The Jewish Fund

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)*

*Funding was awarded through Congressionally Directed Spending, sponsored by Senator Debbie Stabenow

We are so grateful to our many partners, including:

Black Family Development Inc.

BBYO

Buyers & Kulkarni, PLC

Care House of Oakland County

Charlie Health

Centro Multicultural La Familia

Congregation Beth Shalom

Gesher Human Services

Greenfield Health Systems

Hebrew Free Loan

Hillel of Metro Detroit

JARA

JCADA

Muslim Unity Center

National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan

Nature’s Playhouse

No Veteran Left Behind

Oakland County Health Network

Tamarack Camps

Temple Emanu-El

Wayne State University School of Social Work

Yad Ezra

Young Israel of Oak Park

Community and National Mental Health Resources

Jewish Family Service

jfsdetroit.org resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org

248.592.2313

Association for Children’s Mental Health acmh-mi.org

888.226.4543

Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House friendshipcircle.org/locations/friendship-house benny@friendshipcircle.org

248.788.8888

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance dbsametrodetroit.org metrodetroitdbsa@gmail.com

734.667.2138 (Plymouth)

248.714.8088 (Novi)

313.974.4487 (Westland)

Easterseals MORC easterseals.com

248.475.6300

Eisenberg Family Depression Center, University of Michigan depressioncenter.org

734.763.9629

734.764.0231 (for Psychiatry appointments)

Gesher Human Services geshermi.org info@geshermi.org

248.559.5000

Jewish Addiction Resource Alliance (JARA)

jfsdetroit.org/jara iworonoff@jfsdetroit.org

248.592.3981

Kevin’s Song kevinssong.org gail@kevinssong.org

313.236.7109

National Alliance for Mental Illness nami.org 800.950.6264 namimetro.org 248.277.1500

Oakland Community Health Network oaklandchn.org 248.858.1210 (main office) 248.464.6363 (non-emergency)

UMatter friendshipcircle.org/umatter umatter@friendshipcircle.org 248.788.7878 ext.208

We Need to Talk wn2t.org hberger@jfsdetroit.org 248.592.2654

CRISIS HOTLINES

If you or a loved one is in crisis, please contact one of the following or proceed to the nearest emergency room:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24/7 confidential support) Dial: 988 | Online chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

Common Ground Resource and Crisis Helpline

Call/Text: 800.231.1127 (24/7) Online Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline Monday-Friday 10am-10pm Call: 800.950.6264 Text: NAMI to 62640

The Trevor Project Call: 866.488.7386 (24/7) Text: 678678 Online Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help