CenterStage Newsletter November 2016

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JCC Maccabi Games® & ArtsFest® Special Edition

02 | CenterStage | alperjcc.org

Message from the President & Executive Director

It gives us great pleasure to announce what we believe to be the event of 2017; the Alper JCC has been chosen as the official host of the 2017 JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest® here in Miami. Since 1993, we have sent a delegation of teens to this yearly Olympic style event and are proud to be able to host for the second time (first time in 2001). The week of August 6-11 we will have more than 1200 Jewish athletes and artists, as well as 300 coaches and JCC staff, from around the United States and several countries, converging in Miami. With community partnerships, including one with the University of Miami, we will bring our community together.

We look forward to showing these teens and guests a phenomenal experience and we hope that you will join us in this endeavor.

Josh Rader, President Steve Tepper, Executive Director

THE 2017 JCC MACCABI GAMES® & ARTSFEST® IN HONOR OF HERSCHEL ROSENTHAL

We are pleased to announce that, through the generosity of the Rosenthal/Miller/Appelrouth family, the 2017 JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest® will honor their Patriarch, Herschel Rosenthal. As a past President and lifelong champion of Miami’s YMHA, the Young Men’s Hebrew Association, now known as the Dave & Mary Alper Jewish Community Center, Herschel’s memory is appropriately honored through the Games. His love of sports, family, community and country, along with his commitment to excellence in the pursuit of Jewish values make him a true mensch and a role model for the teenagers competing in the Games.

Born on August 13, 1927, in Omaha, Nebraska, Herschel arrived in Miami with his family when he was a toddler.

After graduating from Miami Senior High, he served in the United States Navy and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from the University of Miami.

Herschel became a Certified Public Accountant and practiced accounting until 1955 when he joined Flagler Federal Savings & Loan Association as its Comptroller.

He eventually became the institution’s president, leading Flagler Federal until his retirement in 1992.

A South Florida pioneer and a visionary leader of our Jewish and secular communities, he created a legacy of service, accomplishment, generosity, love and happiness to forever guide us -- his family, friends, business colleagues and all who knew or will come to know the community treasure that was Herschel Rosenthal.

To remember and proudly honor him, we dedicate the 2017 JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest® in honor of Herschel Rosenthal.

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® ® JCC MACCABI GAMES & ARTSFEST IN HONOR OF HERSCHEL ROSENTHAL

THE WHAT, WHEN, WHY, WHERE AND WHO WHO? teens

Teens joining Maccabi Club in the South Miami area can be between the ages of 12 and 16.

adults

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed. Join us to pass out water, direct traffic or point guests and teens in the right direction. Sign up to volunteer for a few hours, a few days or the whole week!

host families

500 Jewish families are needed to house 2 or more teens during the games. If you are willing to open your doors we would love to speak with you further.

sponsors

Do you own a business that might have goods or services that will enhance the Games®? Do you want to make a monetary donation in honor or in memory of someone special to you?

WHERE? South Miami-Dade, that’s where! We are excited to share that tennis, swimming and the championship baseball games will be held on the University of Miami’s campus! We look forward to sharing more details on locations as they are solidified.

WHY? Besides the fact that the teens participating will have an amazing experience in a normative Jewish environment, will make great friends and will participate in sports and arts that they love? Read on: - 200 Miami teens - 1,000 Volunteers - 3,000 teens, coaches, parents, volunteers & spectators.

- 10,000 attendees at Opening Ceremonies at Bank United Center.

- Up to $3,000,000 of economic impact for the city of Miami.

- Selected sports and events held at the University of Miami.

WHAT? The JCC Maccabi Games® is an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America and one of the largest organized sports programs for Jewish teens (ages 12-16) in the world. This week long, multisport and cultural event will utilize venues throughout Miami-Dade County and feature competitions in various sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The week of competition is enriched by a wide array of cultural and social activities.

ArtsFest® is a unique program for creative Jewish Teens (ages 12-17) who have a strong interest in the arts.

Every summer, in conjunction with JCC Maccabi Games®, ArtsFest® aims to inspire participants to explore their individuality and engage passionately with their creativity through a dynamic combination of workshops, performance, and exhibition. The program allows teens to explore their artistic spirit, gain new skills and work with top-level Artists in Residence.

The JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest® participants learn the value of teamwork, integrity, cultural pride and community service, while expanding an appreciation of Jewish values, Jewish identities and building lifelong friendships.

WHEN? August 6-11, 2017 Mark your calendar!

QUESTIONS? Contact Erica Steen, Deputy Director of Outreach & Maccabi at esteen@alperjcc.org CHESVAN 5777 | NOV 2016

04 | CenterStage | MACCABI CLUB 2017

Alper JCC Splashpad We are very excited to announce that along with the naming of the 2017 JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest®, we have plans for an amazing splashpad in our pool area that will also be named in honor of Herschel Rosenthal.

Maccabi Club 2017 – Team Miami Maccabi Club is the exclusive membership club in Team Miami, part of the 2017 JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest® to be held right here in Miami, August 6-11, 2017. In order to join team Miami and participate in JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest®, you must be a member of Maccabi Club so that you can enjoy the many programs and aspects of being a part of this exclusive group. Open to 12- to 16-year-olds, as of July 31, 2017.

maccabi club fee

• $50 non-refundable deposit • Register by November 13, join Maccabi Club for a special rate of $400 (*$150 savings) • $550 to be paid in full by April 2017 (payment plans available) IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT Doug Buckley at 305.271.9000 x292; dbuckley@alperjcc.org or Eli Hagler at x239; Ehagler@alperjcc.org

YOUR $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT GETS YOU: • Limited Edition Maccabi Club T-shirt and Phone Wallet • Voting rights to elect Maccabi Club Leadership • 1st and 13th month free of a new Alper JCC Teen Membership ($66 Value) • Participation in 5 exclusive Maccabi Club social and communal events aimed at teambuilding, teamwork and giving back to our community • Choice of sport or art to participate in (*subject to change)

2017 maccabi

kickoff party

Sunday, November 13, 11am - 2pm

Alper JCC Basketball Gym & Pool Area 11155 SW 112 Avenue Miami Free event and fun for the whole family!

BBQ / Inflatable activities for all ages / Face Painting / Balloon Art / Swimming / Swag / & More!

Open to the community.

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J GIVING: HELPING THOSE IN NEED THE MIAMI FOUNDATION, INC. 200 SOUTH BISCAYNE BLVD., SUITE 505 MIAMI, FL 33131 Be sure to write “Thanksgiving Baskets Fund” on the memo line.

Every $25 donation covers a Thanksgiving dinner for a family of six to eight people. In addition to the cranberries, yams, peas, juice, fresh fruit and dessert, each basket includes a Publix ‘food-only gift certificate’ to purchase a main course.

With your generous support, we have reached the 30th year of the Thanksgiving Baskets Fund.

Maya and Jerry Greenberg are honored to be taking the lead on this project again this year and look forward to continuing this wonderful tradition for many more years to come.

Last year through your generosity, over 400 bountiful holiday food baskets were distributed to families in need through 12 local agencies including: Center for Independent Living of South Florida and Deaf Services Bureau, International Rescue Committee, JAFCO, Jewish Community Services, South Dade Branch, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Lutheran Services Homeless Assistance Program, Martin Luther King, I Have A Dream Program and others.

If you wish to join us and participate in this project please send a check for $25 per basket check made payable to THE MIAMI FOUNDATION, INC. no later than Monday, October 31 and mail to:

Basket assembly is on Sunday, November 20 at the Alper JCC in the Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Museum. If you are volunteering to help with preparation of the baskets, please join us anytime between 10:30am-1pm.

The Thanksgiving Baskets Fund is a fiscal sponsorship fund at the Miami Foundation, Miami’s premiere organization for charitable giving. Aside from allowing us to strengthen and expand the project, our affiliation means that your donations are now tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. It also means that you now have the option of paying by credit card. Please note that even though we are working with the Foundation, we are still funded entirely by your donations and need your continued support as much as ever, as this project has truly become a community event. Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving!

If you have any questions, need additional information or wish to participate, please call Maya Greenberg at 786-897-7938.

give to the j on give miami day!

Give Miami Day is the biggest annual giving event in the Southeast United States. This year, we will again ignite Greater Miami for 24 hours on November 17. Last year on Give Miami Day 2015, $7.1 million was raised for more than 600 local nonprofits from more than 17,000 donors spanning the city, nation and globe.

Give Miami Day allows all individuals in our community to make a philanthropic impact by collectively supporting our local nonprofit organizations. Twenty-four hours of giving begins at 12:00 a.m. November 17 and ends at 12:00 a.m. on November 18, 2016. Individuals may view online profiles of more than 600 nonprofit organizations serving Miami-Dade County and make a charitable gift here on givemiamiday.org.

The Miami Foundation and our partners will maximize the community’s generosity by making a bonus gift for every donation between $25 and $10,000 received on November 17 through givemiamiday.org.

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06 | CenterStage | NEW STAFF

The Alper JCC Welcomes New Staff SANDRA BLASBERG-IMAR Early Childhood Director In the late Spring we were fortunate to hire Sandra Blasberg-Imar to be the Assistant Early Childhood Director of our Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Development Center. We then hired Sandra as the Early Childhood Director. Sandra was the Early Childhood Director at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach, and Assistant Director at Temple Moriah in suburban Chicago.

Sandra is also part of the prestigious Sheva-Covenant Early Childhood Directors Institute, sponsored by the Covenant Foundation and JCC Association. She holds a Bachelor’s in Physical Education and a Master’s in Jewish Professional studies.

Deputy Director of Operations

ELI HAGLER

Eli comes to us from Yachad, National Jewish Council for Disabilities, headquartered in New York, NY. For six years Eli served as the Associate Director overseeing a sizeable budget, day-to-day operations, coordinating large-scale fundraising events, rebranding the agency and building a data management system. Prior to that he was the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Yeshiva University in NY where Eli completed his undergraduate studies in Business Management and Real Estate. Eli holds a Masters of Public Administration from Baruch College in NY and a Certificate in Jewish Philanthropy and Fundraising from Wertzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. Eli will be taking on many directorial responsibilities and supervising multiple departments while also having a substantial Maccabi portfolio.

ERICA STEEN

Deputy Director of Outreach & Maccabi Erica is a community engagement professional with over 18 years of experience as a Jewish communal staff person.

Erica was the Director of Community Engagement for the Washington DCJCC where she created mission driven and high impact community service programming for the DC area along with supervising the Senior Adult and LGBTQ program departments. Most recently she started a camp for teens with disabilities to earn community service hours and took a group of adults with disabilities to Israel. Prior to that she worked for the St. Louis, Dayton and Cincinnati JCCs and B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. Erica will be the 2017 Maccabi Games® & Artsfest® Director, supervise the Marketing Department and the Special Needs Fundraiser.

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36th Annual Alper JCC

Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival & Women’s day luncheon Thursday, Oct. 27, 7:30 pm Alper JCC

Friday, Oct. 28, 10 am Alper JCC

Karolina’s Twins

The Estrogen Window

Mache Seibel, MD

Ronald Balson

Romy Block, MD & Arielle Levitan, MD

The Vitamin Solution Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30 pm Alper JCC

Comedian Sarge

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 pm

I’m Still Standing

Temple Judea

Peter Bergen

United States of Jihad

Thursday, Nov. 10, 9:30 am Coral Gables Country Club

Martha Hall Kelly

Lilac Girls

Women’s Day Luncheon

Sunday, Nov. 13, 7 pm Bet Shira Congregation

Shep Gordon They Call Me Supermensch Thursday, Nov. 17, 7:30 pm Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 pm Temple Beth Am Book club night in loving memory of Hillelene Lustig

Eric Trager

Arab Fall

Lynda Cohen Loigman

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7:30 pm Young Israel of Kendall

The Two-Family House

Andrew Gross

EPILOGUE

The One Man Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 pm Beth David Congregation The mega-popular host of Watch What Happens Live:

Andy Cohen in conversation with Lee Schrager

Superficial: More Adventures from the Andy Cohen Diaries

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7:30 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:30 pm

Talia Carner

Jennifer Brown

Thursday, March 16, 7:30 pm

Tuesday, March 28, 7:30 pm

Linda Kass

Kate Siegel & Kim Friedman

Alper JCC

Hotel Moscow Alper JCC

Tasa’s Song & Carpe Diem String Quartet

Alper JCC

Modern Girls Alper JCC

Mother, Can You Not

For tickets & more information, contact: 305.271.9000 x268 or visit alperjcc.org All literary, visual, and performing arts at the Alper JCC are handicap accessible and made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

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08 | CenterStage | LISA ANN WATSON CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM music that is woven into the fabric of the United States.

Carrying on the tradition of old-time, pre-bluegrass string bands and songsters, they raise the roof with traditional folk songs, fiddle tunes, old-time country, bluegrass, Appalachian, and ragtime! Please look for more information on this fun family event coming in December!

Through Oct. 23, 2016

HANDS

Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Discovery Museum What are your hands doing? They may be painting a picture, stirring a pot, typing on a keyboard, scratching your head, changing a light bulb, playing a musical instrument, petting a dog, or holding someone else’s hand. In this wonderful photographic installation, Photographer Carol Walton uses her hands to take photos of other people’s hands. From young to old, these hands speak volumes.

Free admission.

Dec. 11, 2016 - March 12, 2017

Framed: Step Into Art

Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Discovery Museum

by role playing in each painting’s 3-dimensional environment; then they will create their own masterpieces using a variety of art materials! $5 per person; field trips free.

Dec. 16, 2016

Hanukkah Hoedown!

Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Discovery Museum Dance and sing along with Matthew Framed: Step into Art, will beckon Sabatella & the Rambling String children through the framework of Band famous paintings and experience art like never before. This exhibit transports visitors to a world wher Mosey over to the wild west (Kendall) e paintings “leap off the canvas” to for a fun family event! Explore Framed: create immersive environments for Step into Art children’s exhibit, then visitors to explore. Children will learn enjoy a fried chicken dinner with about American artists John Singer latkes, and finish off with vocals, Sargent, Grant Wood and Louisiana guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and Folk Artist Clementine Hunter, and also bass fiddle! Matthew Sabatella and Leonardo da Vinci and Diego Rivera, the Rambling String Band bring to life

(Above) Early Childhood Families celebrating Sukkot at the J.

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Oct. 16 - Dec. 4, 2016

Rootedness

Furternick Family Art Gallery Rootedness will focus on one of nature’s most remarkable specimens, the olive tree. The olive tree has great significance to Israel and the Jewish people, as a source of food, light and healing. The olive branch has been a traditional symbol of peace for thousands of years. Living among the olive groves of the Galilee provides, painter Moshe Kassirer and photographer Ofer Nov have both found the olive tree to be a source of great inspiration for their art. For the artists, the image of the olive tree represents a sense of rootedness, longevity, survival and strength.

Nov. 30, 11:30 am - 2 pm

Special Event: Cooking Demo & Sampling; Olive Oil Tasting Futernick Family Art Gallery Join us for a delicious diversion in the Futernick Family Art Gallery! Stephanie Bull, author of Gourmet Travels: A Culinary Tour of International Specialties with recipes from around the world, will cook – and we will taste! - some delicious dishes; then we will sample olive oils from Israel and other countries, each with its own unique flavor. $5 pp. Please RSVP to sbreitner@alperjcc.org or call Suzy at 305.271.9000 x265.

To request materials in accessible format for Cultural Arts events, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact Suzy Breitner at 305.271.9000 x265 or sbreitner@alperjcc.org five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

First Thursday of each month

Show and “Kvell”!

Futernick Family Art Gallery Starting in November, come on in to the Futernick Family Art Gallery for bagels, coffee and to view the current exhibition the first Thursday of each month starting November 3 from 9:30am – noon!

Open dates through the year: November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6. Call Suzy at 305.271.9000 x265 or email sbreiner@alperjcc.org for more information.

For more information on events in the Art Gallery or Museum, please call 305.271.9000 x268 or x265 or email sbreitner@alperjcc.org.

All literary, visual, and performing arts at the Alper JCC are handicap accessible and made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

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Adult Programming at the Alper JCC Healing Through Art Therapy

Presented by the Nacron Family Cancer Survivor Networking Group

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7-9 pm

Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4

Guest speaker Catrin Bataille Catrin Bataille is a fully trained French Psychotherapy practitioner whose holistic Jungian mind-body focus involves active techniques and practices. Learn the beneficial effects of creative arts to help manage one’s emotions, psychology and enhance your quality of life, and maybe release your inner artist! To avoid cancellation, make reservations by calling 305.668.5900 No charge Amendment 2 and the Benefits of Medical Marijuana

program in place. The legal language of Amendment 2 was written to allow medical marijuana to be provided as a treatment for patients with the specific diseases: cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis. Florida’s state constitution requires a 60% supermajority vote for an amendment to pass. No matter your stand on this issue, please come for education and lively debate. Karen Seeb Goldstein said, “Many people say that Florida has been a lost cause when it comes to Drug Law reform. I disagree and I am working hard to prove that they are wrong.” Dr. Nancy Powers has been helping people feel better naturally for over 25 years, researching natural alternatives to medicine in a passionate quest to improve the wellness of patients worldwide.

Please RSVP to Iprimack@alperjcc.org or 305.271.9000 x.264 No charge.

Medicare Seminar with Matthew Gold

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 10:30 - 11:30 am Futernick Family Art Gallery

Thursday, Oct. 20, 1 - 2:30 pm

Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4

Guest Speakers Karen Seeb Goldstein, Exec. Dir. NORML of Florida & Dr. Nancy Powers, Brain Scientist and Holistic Neurologist The Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2, is on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot in Florida as an initiated constitutional amendment. A “yes” vote supports legalizing medical marijuana for individuals with specific debilitating diseases or comparable debilitating conditions as determined by a licensed state physician. A “no” vote opposed the legalization of medical marijuana, keeping the state’s current limited medical marijuana VOL. XXII, ISSUE II

As a Medicare Advisor, Matthew breaks down the options, benefits, and overabundance of information, into bite size pieces so everyone can understand. In this meeting, Matt will explain the basics of Medicare and the Medicare process, and the choices that are available to you, including Medicare Supplements also known as Medi-Gap policies and Medicare Advantage programs. Matthew Gold earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Florida. He then went on to earn an MBA from Nova Southeastern University. Today, Matthew spends his time helping seniors cut through the maze we call Medicare. Please reserve your space by contacting Iprimack@alperjcc.org or 305-271-9000 x.264 No charge.

Long Term Health Reminder

Presented by the Nacron Family Cancer Survivor Networking Group

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7-9 pm

Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4

Guest speaker: Dr. Carmen Calfa, M.D. Breast Medical Oncologist Sylvester Cancer Center, University of Miami Dr. Calfa will discuss the common challenges a cancer survivor may encounter during survivorship, such as physical limitations. Join us to learn different approaches that may improve your quality of life and empower you to live a healthier life after cancer.

To avoid cancellation, make reservations by calling 305.668.5900 No charge.

Meditate On It – For Beginners Wednesdays, Nov. 2 & 16 10 - 11 am

Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4

Today, more and more people are using meditation to diminish the stress we all confront every day. If you’ve never tried it, fear not! We’ll show you how to relax, quiet your mind and try to become calmer, more focused and clearer thinking. It’s so easy to do you’ll wonder why you never tried it before. We invite you to drop into our small group as we utilize various guided meditations and share experiences. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel, mat or meditation chair. Suggested donation $5.

Women’s Group Mondays, Nov. 14 & 28 12:15 - 1:30 pm Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4

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Our bi-monthly Women’s Group offers a perfect opportunity to meet new women, share experiences, thoughts and passions, and develop camaraderie. This group has been the foundation for many new friendships, travels and adventures, and new members are always welcome. Meeting facilitated by Dr. Barbara Stoler. No charge.

Contemporary News & Views Mondays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28,

10 - 11 am

Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4

There’s a lot going on in the

world and we bet you have a lot to say about it! Would you like to meet new people and discuss what is going on in the world?

You may discuss local, national or global events and trends. Bring in newspaper and magazine stories that you would like to share for some lively discussions. No charge.

grandchildren, and must rise to this an unexpected challenge. Are you one of them? Come join other grandparents in the same situation and share your experiences, resources and wisdom.

This group is facilitated by Dr. Barbara Stoler. No Charge.

Grandparents Raising Grandkids Support Group

Tuesday, Nov. 1 & 29, 10 am Futernick Family Art Gallery Due to the Jewish holidays, we will meet on Tuesday, November 1 at 10 am to discuss the book The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman and on November 29 we will meet to discuss The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro.

Tuesdays, Nov. 1 & 15, 10 am - 12 pm Reading Room, Admin Building #3 There are a surprising number of grandparents who find themselves in the position of bringing up their

Page Turners Book Club

neshama news with ann horenstein

by Ann Horenstein If you want to get something done, give the job to a busy person! While planning her son’s wedding, Marcy Levitt did a great job once again arranging for such wonderful speakers to enlighten us at our Book Festival dedicated to the Literary Legacy of the Berrin Family, and thank you to Executive Committee Members Renee Greenstein and Anne Sheldon, as well as Nadine Barocas, Elaine Katz, Susan Spatzer, Barbara Feldman and Joe Unger for always lending a helping hand. It takes a village!

Celebrating birthdays in October are Dilia Grossman, Molle Grad, Renee Greenstein,

Lainey Nacron, Lynn Wruble, and Barbara Katzen. Celebrating birthdays in November are: Vicki Einhorn, Judith Kreutzer, Judy Mezey, Fran Farkas, Linda Spiegelman Celebrating their anniversary in October are Marcy & Howard Goldstein and Jayne & Eric Littman. Celebrating their anniversaries in November are: Barbara & Gary Davis, Beth & Jeff Davidson, Gail & Stewart Appelrouth, Alexis & Bradley Brodie, Emily & Steven Demar and Michele & Robert Stone Congratulations to the Finkelman and Stubins families on the birth of Ellie Sarah Kronberg; the Brodie Family: Alexis and Bradley on the birth of their son, Ian Reid Brodie, to the grandparents Shelly & Steve, and to the aunt and uncle, Rooney & Michael as well.

Mazel tov to Jayne & Eric Littman on the graduation of their son Jeffrey from Vanderbilt University.

Wedding bells were ringing! Mazel tov to Carol & Bob Namoff on the marriage of

What did I forget? Did I even know about it? What’s happening in your life? Let me know. - Ann

Gayle Goldberg to their son Greg Namoff; to Marcy & Barry Levitt on the marriage of their son, Scott to Lizzie; to Marsha & Leon Botkin on the marriage of their son, David to Catherine; and to Jayne & Eric Littman on the marriage of their son Louis to Laura.

Mazel tov to Louise Stubins on receiving the Hannah G. Solomon Award from the National Council of Jewish Women, for her Leadership in the Community.

Mazel tov to Karen & Steve Tepper on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Zoe. Condolences to Shelly & Steve Brodie, Alexis & Bradley Brodie, and Rooney & Michael Brodie on the loss of Steve’s brother.

Farewell to Sheila & Stephen Stieglitz, who have left sunny South Florida for Dallas, Texas. We wish them well and will miss them sincerely.

Thank you ladies once again for supporting the Cultural, Performing, Fine and Visual Arts Programs at the Alper JCC.

Not a Neshama Member, why not consider becoming one? Begin to add to your tax deductions for 2016 by making a gift of Neshama membership. Neshama membership fees help support all the Cultural, Literary, Visual & Fine Arts programs here at the JCC.If you are under the age of 50, consider Neshama 2.0, all the benefits, half the price. For more information, give me a call at 305.271.9000 x253, or email ahorenstein@alperjcc.org.

TRIBUTE CARDS Now you can send a beautifully designed card for any occasion or in memory of a friend or loved one. Cards come in packs of six and are available for sale to Neshama members for $25. For more information, contact Ann Horenstein at 305.271.9000 x253.

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12 | CenterStage | TRIBUTES

Tributes ATHLETICS FUND

IN MEMORY OF Ilene Primack’s mother, Beatrice Sperling Samet from Staci & Danny Berry Peter Jonas’ mother from Staci & Danny Berry Rachel Camber’s father, Isaac Camber from Bette Ellen Quiat Ilene Primack’s mother, Beatrice Sperling Samet from Phyllis Bochman and from Miriam Brandes Ilene Primack and Susan Kellermann’s mother Beatrice Sperling Samet from Frieda Alter Rachel Camber’s father, Isaac Camber from Terri & Paul Clark Dr. Allyn Jacobson’s father from Batya & Stuart Bayes

JAKE CHESKIN MEMORIAL FUND CLAYTON FEIG TEEN SPECIAL NEEDS FUND CULTURAL/FINE ARTS FUND IN MEMORY OF Ruth Shere’s husband, Steve from Marcy & Barry Levitt

Ilene Primack and Susan Kellermann’s mother, Beatrice Sperling Samet from Nadine & Lou Barocas

EARLY CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT FUND GENERAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF Jeff Goldstein from Richard and Barbara Bernstein.

Anita Stiles mother, Shirley Meltzer from Ari Oberstein/Eden Funeral Services David Rockmuller’s wife, Carol from Ari Oberstein/Eden Funeral Services

Stuart Hollander’s mother, Selma from Ari Oberstein/Eden Funeral Services

Keith Rider’s brother, Kelley Rider from Ari Oberstein/Eden Funeral Services Ilene Primack’s mother, Beatrice Sperling Samet from Marsha & Leon Botkin Edward Rusnak’s mother, Millie from Eden Funeral Services/ Ari Oberstein Cantor Rachelle Nelson’s mother, Suki Nelson from Eden Funeral Services/ Ari Oberstein Ernest Scott English, husband of Marlene, father of Cara from Eden Funeral Services/ Ari Oberstein

HELENE LEIBOWITZ SOPHOMORE/SENIOR ACTIVITIES FUND

IN HONOR OF Leon Botkin’s birthday from Doreen Meyer & Alan Leibowitz IN MEMORY OF Marcy Galinsky’s father from Batya & Stuart Bayes Beva Lowe’s mother, Anna Lee Osbody from Batya & Stuart Bayes Marlene Kaplan’s mother from Batya & Stuart Bayes Ilene Primack’s mother, Beatrice Sperling Samet from Phyllis Bochman and from Miriam Brandes

Ilene Primack and Susan Kellermann’s mother Beatrice Sperling Samet from Frieda Alter Rachel Camber’s father, Isaac Camber from Terri & Paul Clark Dr. Allyn Jacobson’s father from Batya & Stuart Bayes

ED ROSEN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF Mindy and Jack Finkelman’s new granddaughter, Ellie Sarah Kronberg from Ann & Ben Horenstein Jayne & Eric Littman’s son Jeffrey’s college graduation from Ann & Ben Horenstein Marcy & Barry Levitt’s son, Scott’s wedding to Lizzie from Ann & Ben Horenstein IN MEMORY OF Anita Marks’ mother from Margie & Ed Rosen Bob Turk’s father, Mort from Ann & Ben Horenstein and from Margie & Ed Rosen and from Joan & Howard Stern Ilene Primack’s mother, Beatrice Sperling Samet from Ann & Ben Horenstein; Joan & Howard Stern Beva Lowe’s mother, Anna Lee Osbody from Margie & Ed Rosen Rachel Camber’s father, Isaac Camber from Ann Horenstein and from Joan Stern SPEEDY RECOVERY Ed Rosen from Ann & Ben Horenstein & Family

LAUREN STARKMAN SPECIAL NEEDS FUND IN MEMORY OF Peter Bessel’s mother, Arlene from Debbie & Bernie Allen

Steve Brodie’s brother, David from Mindy & Jack Finkelman

LISA ANN WATSON CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM

TRIBUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

IN HONOR OF Linda Meyerson from Mara & Barry Matz

Take advantage of your 2016 charitable contribution—write one check! Donate $100 now and throughout the year, email us, and we’ll send out 12 beautifully inscribed tributes to celebrate births, birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, special occasions, or to honor someone’s memory. All donations benefit the Dave and Mary Alper JCC. For any questions, contact Ann Horenstein at 305.271.9000 x253 or ahorenstein@alperjcc.org.

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CenterStage | Nov 2016 Events Calendar Special Events

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at 7:30 pm Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 am Mache Seibel, M.D., The Estrogen Window Jennifer Brown, Modern Girls Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10:30-11:30 am Romy Block, M.D. & Arielle Levitan, M.D., Alper JCC Medicare Seminar by Matthew Gold The Vitamin Solution Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 7:30 pm Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg #4 Alper JCC Linda Kass, Tasa’s Song & Carpe Diem Nov. 7 - Dec. 9, 2016 Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 pm String Quartet 31st Annual Impressions in Watercolor Sarge, I’m Still Standing Up Alper JCC Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Discovery Alper JCC Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 7:30 pm Museum, Bldg #4 Kate Siegel & Kim Friedman, Mother, Can Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 pm You Not Sunday, Nov. 13, 11-2 pm Peter Bergen, The United States of Jihad Alper JCC 2017 Maccabi Kick-Off Party Temple Judea Free event and open to the community!

Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9:30 am Ongoing Events Alper JCC Basketball Gym & Pool Area, Women’s Day Luncheon Women’s Group Bldg #7 Martha Hall Kelly, Lilac Girls Mondays, Nov. 14 & 28, 12:15-1:30 pm Coral Gables Country Club Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7-9 pm Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg #4 The Nacron Family Cancer Survivor Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7 pm Grandparents Raising Grandkids Networking Group Presents: Long Term Shep Gordon, They Call Me Supermensch Support Group Health Reminder Bet Sira Congregation Tuesdays, Nov. 1 & 15, 10-noon Guest speaker: Dr. Carmen Calfa, M.D., Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 pm Reading Room, Admin Building #3 breast medical oncologist at the Sylvester Lynda Cohen Loigman, Meditate On It – For Beginners Cancer Center, University of Miami The Two-Family House Wednesdays, Nov. 2 & 16, 10-11 am Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg #4 Temple Beth Am Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg #4 Nov. 17, 12 am - Nov. 18, 12 am Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm Contemporary News and Views Give Miami Day Eric Traber, Arab Fall Mondays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10am-noon Online, citywide day of giving Center for Contemporary Jewish Studies, Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg #4 Wednesday, Nov. 30, 11:30 am - 2 pm UM Page Turner’s Book Club Rootedness Exhibit Special Event Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 pm Tuesdays, Nov. 1 & 29, 10-11:30 am Cooking demo and sampling; olive oil Andrew Gross, The One Man Futernick Art Gallery tasting, co-sponsored by the National Young Israel of Kendall Council of Jewish Women Holidays Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 pm Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg #4 Andy Cohen, Superficial: More Adventures Thursday, Nov. 24 / Thanksgiving / JCC from the Andy Cohen Diaries partially closed: offices closed, fitness Book Festival Events Beth David Congregation center and gym open 8 am to 3 pm Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 pm Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at 7:30 pm Friday, Nov. 25 / Black Friday / JCC Ronald H. Balson, Karoline’s Twins Talia Carner, Hotel Moscow partially closed: offices closed, fitness Alper JCC Alper JCC center and gym regular hours