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President’s Message

Front&Center SUPPORT THE J ON GIVE MIAMI DAY on 11.16.17 Be a part of the most exciting annual giving event in South Florida!

I am so honored to have been elected as President and Board Chair of our JCC. I first stepped foot on this campus 11 years ago when my husband Bob Howard and I enrolled our sons, Max and Jacob, into the J’s ECD. When I was asked to join the J’s Board of Directors nine years ago, I never imagined that one day I would have the honor to serve as President and Board Chair. I am stepping into enormous shoes left by Josh Rader whose steadfast leadership of this organization has resulted in increased membership, an expanded ECD, more programming, and of course, the hosting of our very successful Maccabi Games and ArtsFest. It has been a pleasure to work with Josh over the years. Of course, none of our progress would have been possible without an incredibly dedicated Board of Directors, outstanding staff who are adept at both operating the day to day business at the J and mobilizing in a crisis, and of course our wonderful members.

I hope you are on the road to recovery from Hurricane Irma. You may have noticed that our wonderful staff didn’t miss a beat after the storm.

They knew that many of you were without power and had cabin-fever, and would be looking for a place to go. Within 24 hours of the passing of the storm, our J had not only re-opened the Fitness Center but offered a mini-camp for kids whose parents needed to return to work before school had reopened. The JCC also had snacks and water available for the community. Special thanks to the members who immediately after the storm brought their chainsaws over and offered to help our staff clear the debris out of the parking lots so that our members could return.

This month is the opening of the 37th Annual Alper JCC Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival which has an impressive line up of authors and performers bringing acclaimed writers, journalists, actors and a Supreme Court Justice who have written on a broad range of topics including Islamist radicalism, health, music, WWII spies, as well as comedies and fiction. If you have never attended any of the presentations, don’t miss it! The Womens’ Day Luncheon is always a huge success too.

I look forward to keeping you posted of the exciting plans we have in the works for our JCC.

Warmly, Rachel Camber Alper JCC President VOL. XXII, ISSUE II

This year, we will again ignite Greater Miami for 24 hours on November 16. Last year on Give Miami Day 2016, more than 19,000 donors raised a record $9.1 million for 660 local non profit organizations. Become a champion for what matters to you!

2017/18 ALPER JCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS president Rachel Chamber

AT LARGE Carolyn Presby Marti Snyder

vice president Barry Boren

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Gail Appelrouth David Berman Carole Bernstein Mark Feldman Cynthia Fien Mindy Finkelman Dr. Paul Fisher Carmen Font Greg Glasser Renee Greenstein Jason H. Klein Dr. Irv Lerner Judy Mezey Fran Miller Bette Ellen Quiat Rebecca Szomstein Bob Turk

vice president Terri Clark vice president Dana Cohen vice president Levi Gardner vice president Andrew Post treasurer Keith Ginsburg secretary Seth Joseph

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Branching Out Your Fitness this Fall

by Jasonn Gonazalez Alper JCC Fitness Director

IRMA-GOSH, IT’S ALREADY FALL! Autumn is upon us. Most outside of Florida are raking up a rusty color palette of leaves and twigs. A lot of us inside Florida have our own Fall landscaping, in the fashion of giant homemade potpourri piles compliments of Hurricane Irma. While we were fortunate to not be as affected by the Category 3 hurricane as our neighboring Florida cities, and islands who got hit as strong as a Category 5, the damage was very evident. Well over 4.4 million homes got their electricity

knocked out, and as I mentioned above the massive piles of trees, branches and debris from the storm collected outside homes and businesses -including ours - seem endless. We made every effort to keep our operations running until the very last minute before the storm, and the same effort to safely open our doors to the community just days after the storm to give everyone a place with electricity and water, and a place to just zone out and de-stress. New JCC cellphone charging stations were also installed in our weight and group exercise rooms so members and guests were (and still are) able to charge their mobile devices. Seeing our team of staff and volunteers coming together and literally rolling up our sleeves, whether it was getting our facility back up and running for the community or donating cases of drinking water, was a truly remarkable change of pace.

FALL SPECIALS RETURN Fall doesn’t only mark a change in season [and ending to

Hurricane season], but it’s also a time where we get treated. New seasons of our favorite shows return, holiday sales begin and Miami’s temperature drops a couple degrees. Amongst the treats, we are giving away limited edition J Fitness Adidas team duffle bags to new members who sign up for an annual membership. In tradition of our rainy autumn, the colors available are blue, orange and black. For all non-members who helped us out during the Maccabi Games and Arts Fest, we’re offering a free month of membership through the end of October. We sincerely appreciate everybody who helped us make the Games as successful as it was! The specials don’t stop there. Available to both new members, and current members who have either never received personal training services or haven’t trained in more than six months, is a mini-introductory training package. For just $22.50, you will receive one 1-hour initial training session with one of our nationally certified Fitness Specialists and a second

45-minute session! Lastly, yes, we will be running our annual Black Friday special the day after Thanksgiving. As always, we won’t have you waiting outside for us to open at midnight in the freezing hot Miami November weather, but rather keep our doors open for those who simply show up and inquire during our normal early opening hours. Up until then, be sure to burn 2x the amount of calories you normally would by taking advantage of our constantly improving Group Exercise classes, and new Personal Training introductory offer. And ease the eater’s remorse you may be feeling post-Turkey Day. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for the latest on what’s going on at the J. For more info on our specials, feel free to contact our Welcome Desk at x284. Have a marvelous Fall, be the change you wish to see in the world, and most of all – stay healthy.

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There are an abundance of lymph nodes in your face and neck and this gentle touch method is used to clear waste from the lymph vessels. Facial Manual Lymphatic Drainage also helps to thin out mucus in the sinuses, which reduces congestion and alleviates sinus pressure, resulting in an increase in oxygen flow, which leads your skin glowing, and gives you a facelift like affect.

You Really Can Feel Better!

To schedule an appointment or for more information, call

305-389-2949 Conveniently located in the Alper JCC Fitness Center, room MM18533.

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04 | CenterStage | BOOK FESTIVAL

The 37th Annual Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival The Jewish Book Festival runs from Wednesday, October 18th through Tuesday, November 28th, and brings over one dozen acclaimed writers, journalists, actors and a sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justice to south Florida. The subjects of their books range from Islamist radicalism, links between health and wealth, our interconnected world, music and WWII spies, to the fictional world of thrillers, comedies and novels.

All the money in the world doesn’t mean a thing if we can’t get out of bed. And the healthiest body in the world won’t stay that way if we’re frazzled about five figures worth of debt. TODAY Show financial expert Jean Chatzky and the Cleveland Clinic’s chief wellness officer Dr. Michael Roizen, have written AgeProof: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip. The coauthors explain the vital link between health and wealth, are the featured speakers at the 37 Alper JCC Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival’s Women’s Day Luncheon.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer examines the work of our country’s highest court in today’s interconnected world. Various activities, both public and private—from the conduct of national security policy to the conduct of international trade—obliges the Court to understand and consider circumstances beyond America’s borders. Justice Breyer discusses the many ways in which our judges, when interpreting American law, must take ever-greater account of foreign events, law and practices.

Stephen Tobolowsky, the versatile character actor who currently appears on The Goldbergs, HBO’s Silicon Valley, and Norman Lear’s new One Day at a Time, presents his latest novel My Adventures With God. His stories are a funny, introspective collection about love, catastrophe, and triumph, all told through the lens of his evolving relationship with the mystery that is “God.” Lisa Lillien author of Hungry Girl Clean & Hungry OBSESSED! has sold millions of books by serving up clever and deliciously easy recipes with low calorie counts, huge portions, and easy-to-find ingredients that are good for you.

Keeping in line with the current clean-eating food trend, she takes on comfort and junk foods and creates healthy recipes one can eat clean and stay lean!

Composer Steve Dorff is one of the most successful songwriters of the last 25 years, and has penned over 20 Top 10 hits for pop and country artists around the world including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Dolly Parton, Cher, Ringo Starr, and Garth Brooks. While playing the piano, Dorff sings and shares heartfelt, behind the scene stories from his book I Wrote That One, Too . . .

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Book Club Night features Nicole Krauss, whose achingly beautiful and breathtakingly original novel Forest Dark is recommended as a “must read” by Miami Herald book editor Connie Ogle. The author weaves the stories of two distinctly different individuals, and although the characters never meet, the two each have lifechanging experiences while in Israel. “A brilliant novel. I am full of admiration.” –Philip Roth.

Souad Mekhennet, born and educated in Germany and now a Washington Post reporter, has had to balance the two sides of her upbringing – Muslim and Western. In her compelling and evocative memoir, I Was Told to Come Alone, this courageous journalist offers a penetrating look at the roots of Islamist radicalism.

MacArthur’s Spies is a thrilling true story of espionage set in the exotic landscape of occupied Manila during World War II. Foreign correspondent Peter Eisner tells the story of three people who courageously fought the Japanese, each in his own way.

Abraham Zapruder didn’t know, when he began filming President Kennedy’s motorcade on November 22, 1963, that twenty-six seconds of his home movie would change not only his family’s life but also American culture and history. Now his granddaughter tells the “fascinating and cautionary tale” (The Wall Street Journal) of the Zapruder film and raises some of the most important social, cultural, and moral questions of our time.

Georgia Hunter has crafted her own family’s history into a gripping multi-generational novel of the Kruc family, and their astounding capacity to endure the horrors of the twentieth century’s darkest hours. The story begins in 1939, and transports readers from the jazz clubs of Paris to the farthest reaches of the Siberian gulag. Hadassah Magazine ranked this book #2 of the Top Ten Jewish Best Sellers (July 2017).

Author appearances for the 37th annual Alper JCC Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival are held at the Alper JCC and throughout the community. For tickets, locations and more information call 305-271-9000 ext. 268 or visit alperjcc.org.

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Lisa Lillien

Hungry Girl Clean & Hungry OBSESSED!

Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30pm Alper JCC Robert Russell Theater, 11155 SW 112 Avenue Presented in collaboration with Book & Books Admission $10 • Author presentation and tasting samples

Stephen Tobolowsky My Adventures With God

Wednesday, October 25 at 7:30pm Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street Admission $10

Georgia Hunter We Were the Lucky Ones

Thursday, October 26 at 7:30pm

Alper JCC Robert Russell Theater, 11155 SW 112 Ave.

Admission $10

Community Partners: CAJE Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education; Jewish Community Services of south Florida. We will collect Publix gift cards for clients of JCS South Dade Kosher Food Banks

Women’s Day Luncheon Featuring: Jean Chatzky & Michael F. Roizen M.D., Age Proof Thursday, November 9 at 9:30am

Coral Gables Country Club 997 North Greenway Drive, Coral Gables 33134-4899 9:30am Boutiques open • 11:00am program begins $65 General Admission, $75 After October 27, 2017 $80 patron

Steve Dorff

I Wrote That One, Too...

Saturday, November 11 at 7:30pm

Alper JCC, Robert Russell Theater, 11155 SW 112 Ave. Admission $18: author presentation, piano performance & refreshments Community Partner: Steinway & Sons Miami

Book Club Night Presented in Loving Memory of Hillelene Lustig

Nicole Krauss Forest Dark

Monday, November 13 at 7:30pm Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive Admission $10

Peter Eisner

Souad Mekhennet

MacArthur’s Spies

I Was Told to Come Alone

Thursday, November 2 at 7:30pm Temple Beth Or, 11715 SW 87 Avenue Admission $10

Thursday, November 16 at 7:30pm Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables Admission $10

Stephen Breyer The Court and the World - American Law and

Alexandra Zapruder

President Hilarie Bass, introductions by GMJF Board Chair, Honorable Amy Dean

Tuesday, November 28 at 7:30pm Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Avenue Admission $10 This Program is Co-sponsored by The Israel, Rose Henry and Robert Weiner charitable Foundation, Inc. In Memory of Hermine Weiner

the New Global Realities; in conversation with ABA Sunday, November 5 at 4:00pm Admission includes paperback book: Preferred seating $54 • General seating $36 Community Partner: The Attorneys’ Division of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Twenty-Six Seconds

Our Partners:

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. The Alper JCC would like to thank the City of Coral Gables for their generous support of several of our annual Jewish Book Festival events.

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 5 days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

06 | CenterStage | AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

After School Program Judaic After School Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children in this program will learn about Jewish holidays, Jewish values and Jewish culture through hands on projects, music, cooking and art. See the fee and tuition chart in the ASP brochure for pricing. For registration and additional information, please call the After School Program Office at 305.271.9000 ext. 271.

ASP Teacher Workdays Mini-Camp Grades K-7: 9am-4pm ASP Families $30; JCC Members $40; Non-Members $50 Early and Late Care available at an additional charge Monday, October 2 & Friday, October 27 Friday, November 10 & Wednesday, November 22 Send the kids to the “J” on these teacher workdays. Mini Camp will include activities like cooking, science, arts and crafts, sports and swimming. Field trips will be taken to fun South Florida locations. TBD. To register, contact Elyse Molk at x263 or emolk@alperjcc.org

Tutoring Services Monday 3:15-4:15 (Math), Wednesday 2:00-3:00 (Reading) One on One Learning will be offering individualized group tutoring in both Reading and Math. We can help your child catch up or focus on their HW assignments. Call for more information or to register 305.273.8999

There are holidays in the months of October and November, so please take note of our closings. The After School program will be closed on the following days:

sukkot / Thursday, October 5 shmini atzeret / Thursday, October 12 thanksgiving / Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24 The After School Program staff once again wishes you L’Shanah Tovah - A Happy New Year!

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Around the J

Join Girls on the Run! New program at the Alper JCC January 23 - April 5 5k will be on Sunday, April 8

The Girls on the Run Program inspires young elementary age girls, grades 3-5, to be more healthy and confident through running, building relationships and shaping the world.

The program will run twice a week for 1 ½ hours. For additional information about the nationwide program visit girlsontherun.org.

If you want to run, express your feelings and make new friends, sign-up for Girls on the Run! You’ll get to play games while you talk about things that are important to you, like friendship, bullying and celebrating what makes you unique.

At the end of the season, you’ll to get run, walk or hop across the finish line at a 5k with your coaches and teammates! Registration cost includes program t shirt, healthy snacks after practice, program material and supplies, GOTR water bottle, 5K race admission, 5k race medal, transportation to and from 5K race and end of season celebration.

“Girls on the Run changed my life by making me know all the things to do whenever you have a problem in a fun way. Here are some things we learned: gossip, never give up and how to face up to bullies.” - GOTR girl Registration Fee $250 (Scholarships are available based on need) Season January 2018 - April 2018 Location Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Register Online: raceplanner.com/register/index/KDRNBZVH8CXMXAY To learn more, visit www.girlsontherunmia.org E-mail us at katrina.ductant@girlsontherun.org, or call 786-408-4281.

Mail any donations or payment to 1951 NW 7th Ave, Suite 160-134, Miami, FL 33136.

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ASP Toy Drive

Make a child’s wish come true this Chanukkah The children served by Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options (JAFCO) could not enjoy a happy Chanukah without the help and support of our community! JAFCO serves over 350 children and each child completes a wish list for eight items, one for each night of Chanukah. Some of the children’s names will be displayed in the Youth and Adult Building, Fitness Center and ECD. Please stop by one of these three locations and select a child’s name from one of the walls, purchase the gift and return it unwrapped to the After School Program, Fitness Center or ECD building no later than Monday, December 4, 2017. The items will be delivered to JAFCO in time for the start of Chanukah on Tuesday, December 12. You may also make a tax-deductible donation to the JAFCO Chanukah fund and they will do the shopping for you. For more information please contact Elyse

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Athletics BASKETBALL

SWIMMING

No matter your age, JCC Athletic Director Doug Buckley has put together another terrific year of Alper JCC hoops. Find game results and news at alperjccbasketball.org. PLUS! Winter basketball season starts in January! For more info, contact Doug at 305.271.9000 x292 or dbuckley@alperjcc.org Li’l Dribblers / Ages 4+ Youth Basketball Leagues / Grades K-2 Grades 3–5 Teen Basketball Leagues / Grades 6–8 Grades 9–12 Run ‘n’ Gun Basketball League Tuesday Night Ballers League

Another great season of swimming is underway at the Alper JCC swimming pool! For the full schedule and more information visit www.swimgym.net, email swimgym@swimgym.net, or call the office at 305.271.9000 x287 Swimming classes are in session for the age groups below.

Visit www.swimgym.net for full schedule details.

Baby Bonding & Diaper Dolphins / Baby & Parent Guppies / Turning 3’s Minnows / Ages 3–4 Sharks / Ages 5-6 Dolphins / Ages 6 and older Seals / Stroke School

SOCCER

TENNIS Action-packed tennis programs for kids and adults of all ages and levels of play. For more info, including all prices and schedules, call 305.235.9200 or visit JaneFormanSports.com.

After-School Tennis Clinics / Ages 3–16 Our classes are based on the USTA’s ROGY system, which uses specialized equipment, exercises, and games for students at each level of development, including low-compression balls and miniature nets for small children.

BASEBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL Danny Berry’s JCC Baseball is the exclusive area provider for Little League Baseball®!

For more info or to register, contact Danny at 305.271.9000 x241, dberry@alperjcc.org, or visit dannyberry.com or kendalllittleleague. com. At the Phyllis and Arnold Grossman Baseball Fields. For more information, please call Danny at 305.271.9000 x241.

Intro to Baseball / Ages 3-4yrs.

Pee Wees / Ages 5-6 Rookies / Age 7-8 yrs.

Prospects / Majors Ages 9-12 Flag Football / Ages 5-18

Super Soccer Stars is a soccer development program for children ages 2 and up, and Parent-Child Pre-Soccer and movement program for toddlers ages 12–24 months. All classes teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through our age specific curriculum, we use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence and inspire team work. Our low child-to-coach ratio and positive reinforcement will ensure that each child improves at his or her own pace while having a blast!

New Super Soccer Stars Development League, children 5 and up have one weekday practice and weekend games. A Super Soccer Stars T-shirt is included with enrollment! Sign up online at florida.supersoccerstars.com or call 305-777-707

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Neshama News Celebrating their anniversary in October are: 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

by Ann Horenstein Once again, thanks to Marcy Levitt for bringing us the wonderful speakers we had the pleasure of hearing 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. What a great season!

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

Mazel tov to Emily and Steve Demar on the marriage of their son Scott to Jordyn Siegel.

Thank you to Mikki Futernick, Michele Stone and Miriam Zadok for their purchases of Neshama Tribute Cards.

Condolences to Barbara Katzen on the loss of her husband, and Jayne Littman on her uncle, Howard Katzen.

Condolences to the Millhauser family on the loss of our beloved member, Lisa.

Thank you ladies once again for supporting the Cultural, Performing, Fine and Visual Arts Programs at the Alper JCC by renewing your commitment to Neshama.

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

- Ann And for those of you readers who are not members, why not consider becoming a Neshama? Payment options are available.

Neshama membership fees help support the Cultural, Literary, Visual & Fine Arts programs that you enjoy here at the JCC. AND if you are under the age of 50, consider Neshama 2.0, all the benefits, half the price. If you want more information, I will be happy to talk to you, so give me a call at 305-271-9000 x253, or email me at 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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10 | CenterStage | FUTERNICK FAMILY ART GALLERY / THANKSGIVING BASKETS FUND

Neta Levi: Journey

Futernick Family Art Gallery Oct. 1 to Nov. 19, 2017 Reception: Thursday, October 26, 6:30pm Refreshments prior to author Georgia Hunter in Russell Theater, 7:30pm The Futernick Family Art Gallery welcomes back the exquisite paintings and collages of Israeli artist Neta Levi. The work was inspired by her family’s personal journey and reflects childhood memories of her home and the bustling open air Israeli marketplace with its intense blending of people, goods, colors, scents and sounds. Her dream-like images encourage visitors to see their own memories in her work.

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 MiamiDade 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.

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 5 days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

With your generous support, we have reached the 31st 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 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 30 and mail to: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.

Basket assembly is on Sunday, November 19 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 premier organization for charitable giving. Aside from allowing us to strengthen and expand the project, our affiliation means that your donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. You also 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.

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Adult Programming Personalized Medicine: Are we There Yet? Miami Cancer Support Network presents Nurse Adrienne Vazquez, MSN ACNP-BC AOCNP®Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Survivorship & Precision Medicine Program Wednesday, November 15 • 7-9 pm Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4

Welcome to the dawn of genomeguided, individualized oncology.

Precision oncology focuses on matching the most accurate and effective treatment to each individual cancer patient based on the genetic profile of the cancer and the individual. It also incorporates the unique psychosocial needs of the cancer patient….

Patients/Survivors and loved ones are welcome! For reservations please contact iprimack@alperjcc.org

Medicare Seminar Thur. Nov. 16, 10:30-11:30 am Futernick Family Art Gallery 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, be prepared to learn 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. Matthew has quite a diverse background, as he has experience working in the Banking, Mortgage and Food Industries. 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.

Women’s Group

Contemporary News and Views

Mondays, Oct. 9 & 23, Nov. 6 & 20 12:15–1:30 pm Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg. #4 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 Mondays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. foundation for many new friendships, Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg. #4 travels and adventures, and new We come together here every members are always welcome. Meeting facilitated by Dr. Barbara Stoler. No Monday morning to discuss in a free, open forum what we see and read charge. about, what is going on locally and in the world at large. As individuals we may have different opinions about Grandparents Raising all the good, the bad and the ugly Grandkids Support Group around us, and in the good, the bad and the terrible jokes we are exposed Tuesdays, Oct. 3 & 17, Nov. 7 & 21 to here. Let us be free to share with 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. each other. Let’s allow discussions to Reading Room, Admin Bldg. #3 flow like a cool, peaceful mountain There are a surprising number of stream, bringing fresh clear water grandparents who find themselves for all to drink in. Let us enjoy in the position of bringing up their our excellent times here together, grandchildren, and must rise to this an where it’s okay to be intelligent. unexpected challenge. Are you one of – Written by a long attendee of them? Come join other grandparents “News & Views.” in the same situation and share your experiences, resources and wisdom.

Page Turners’ Book Club This group is facilitated by Dr. Barbara Stoler. No Charge.

Tuesday, Oct. 24 & Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.

Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg. #4 Meditate On It –

For Beginners

Wednesdays, Oct. 11 & 25, Nov. 8 & 22, 10–11 a.m.

Futerinck Family Art Gallery, Bldg. 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.

For October we will discuss Karolina’s Twins by Ronald Balson. For November we will discuss The Bridge Ladies: A Memoir by Betsy Lerner.

Meetings are no charge and open to all. Facilitated by Phyllis Levy.

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Tributes ATHLETICS FUND

IN MEMORY OF

IN MEMORY OF

Lynn Katzen’s father, Howard Katzen, from Bette Ellen Quiat Ann Ballen’s father, from Bette Ellen Quiat

JAKE CHESKIN MEMORIAL FUND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING FUND CLAYTON FEIG TEEN SPECIAL NEEDS FUND CULTURAL/ FINE ARTS FUND IN MEMORY OF

Elaine Katz’s mother, Zena Levin, from Joan & Glenn Rozansky; And from Susan & Alfred Levin

EARLY CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT FUND IN HONOR OF

Sherry & Mitchell Horwich’s kindness, from Diane Wilk

GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF

Monique Rosenthal, from Regina Guggenheim

Ronnie Weingarden, from Fara & Matthew Marcus; And from Christopher Beach; And from Jennifer Kandell; And from Dana Starner & Kenji Hashimoto; And from Laura Ivaldi; And from Dianne & Ed Schmidt & Family Raymond Duran Jr’s father, Raymond Duran Sr., from Eden Funeral Services/ Ari Oberstein Donna & Norman Jacobs’ daughter, Sari Leon, from Eden Funeral Services/ Ari Oberstein Herschel Rosenthal, from Debra Rosenthal Lynn Katzen’s father, Howard Katzen from Barbara & Richard Bernstein

HELENE LEIBOWITZ SOPHOMORE/SENIOR ACTIVITIES FUND

Diane Wilk’s husband, Fred, from Joan & Howard Stern Allan Herskowitz’ wife Marilyn, from Margie & Ed Rosen

LAUREN STARKMAN SPECIAL NEEDS FUND IN MEMORY OF

Ronnie Weingarden, from Suzanne, Paul and Craig Fisher And from Susie & Irwin Becker Elaine Klein’s mother, Zena Levin, from Vicki & Neil Einhorn Lynn Katzen’s father, Howard from Vicki & Neil Einhorn

LISA ANN WATSON CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM

IN MEMORY OF

Diane Wilk’s husband, Fred, from Batya & Stuart Bayes

ED ROSEN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF

Lynn Katzen’s father, Howard Katzen, from Marsha & Leon Botkin And from Ann & Ben Horenstein

TRIBUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Take advantage of your 2017 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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The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center on the Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus is a beneficiary agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, United Way of MiamiDade County, and a member organization of the JCC Association. If you receive more than one copy of this newsletter, please pass it on to a friend. Please recycle!

CenterStage | Oct/Nov 2017 Events Calendar Book Festival Events Stephen Tobolowsky, My Adventures With God Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street Georgia Hunter, We Were The Lucky Ones Thursday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Alper JCC Robert Russell Theater Peter Eisner, MacArthur’s Spies Thursday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Temple Beth Or, 11715 SW 87 Avenue

Nicole Krauss, Forest Dark Monday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive Souad Mekhennet, I Was Told To Come Alone Thursday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables Alexandra Zapruder, Twenty-Six Seconds Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Avenue

Special Events

Stephen Breyer, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, The Court and the World - American Law and the New Global Realities Sunday, Nov., 4 p.m.

Alper JCC Robert Russell.

Neta Levy: Journey Oct. 1 - Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Reception: Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.

Refreshments prior to author Georgia Hunter in Russell Theater, 7:30pm

Women’s Day Luncheon Featuring: Jean Chatzky & Michael F. Roizen M.D., Age Proof Thursday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. boutiques open; 11 a.m. program begins Coral Gables Country Club, 997 North Greenway Drive, Coral Gables 33134

Make a Beautiful and Easy Challah Cover Thursday, Nov. 2, 1-2:30 p.m.

Futernick Family Art Gallery, Bldg. #4

Steve Dorff I Wrote That One, Too . . .

Saturday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Alper JCC, Robert Russell Theater Author presentation, piano performance & refreshments

Mini-Camp / ASP Teacher Workdays Friday, Oct. 27, Friday Nov. 10 & Wednesday, Nov. 22 Grades K-7 • 9am-4pm Miami Cancer Support Network Presents: Personalized Medicine: Are we there yet?

Wednesday, Nov. 15 Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4 Guest speaker/Facilitator: Nurse Adrienne Vazquez, MSN ACNP-BC AOCNP® Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Survivorship & Precision Medicine Program

Medicare Seminar by Matthew Gold Thursday, Nov. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Futernick Family Art Gallery

Ongoing Events Women’s Group Mondays, Oct. 9 & 23, Nov. 6 & 20 12:15-1:30 p.m.

Futernick Family Art Gallery, Building #4 Grandparents Raising Grandkids Support Group Tuesdays, Oct. 3 & 17, Nov. 7 & 21; 10-12 p.m.

Reading Room, Admin Building #3 Meditate on It — For Beginners Wednesdays, Oct. 11 & 25, Nov. 8 & 22 10-11 a.m.

Reading Room, Admin Building #3 Contemporary News and Views Mondays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Reading Room, Admin Building #3 Page Turners’ Book Club Tuesday, Oct. 24 & Nov. 28 Reading Room, Admin Building #3

Holidays Thurs, Nov. 23 / Thanksgiving / Closed