October-December 2017 MJCC Scene by Memphis Jewish Community Center

Memphis Jewish Community Center

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October–December 2017 / Tishrei–Tevet 5778 6560 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38138 • (901) 761–0810 • jccmemphis.org

a letter from our board chair Dear Members, It seems like Summer just began and with the weather cooling we are definitely moving into Fall. We had a great time this Summer at the Outdoor Water Park, especially during Summer Nights at the J! And, when you were around the MJCC during the weekdays, it was easy to see the smile on every camper’s face that good times were had and fond memories were made as new and old friend’s experienced Summer Camp together. As we approach the High Holidays, I want to wish each of you L’Shanah Tova and hope you have an easy and meaningful High Holiday season. Please check out our holiday closure schedule on the next page. It was a captivating evening at the 2017 Annual Gala featuring Joshua Nelson, The Prince of Kosher Gospel. We enjoyed a reception with delicious desserts and great conversations; and an evening of engaging entertainment by Joshua Nelson. Funds raised support scholarships, programs and services. Thank you to everyone for your continual support of our MJCC. This Fall, we kick off our fifth annual Jewish Literary and Cultural Arts Festival. Beginning Thursday, November 2, and running through Sunday, November 19, we will have interesting and dynamic wellknown authors and one children’s book/family event including Laura Gehl, Memphis’ Tova Mirvis, and many more. New this Festival is a Mandal Art Workshop taught by Paige Scheinberg. Festival details are on pages 18–19. Be sure to join us in the fitness center to try our two new 30 minute cage classes (HIIT Boxing and 10 Rounds). These classes are fun and geared to improve your ability to perform everyday activities. You can find more information about these and other fitness programs on pages 12–13. This Summer, the MJCC upgraded 14 pieces of fitness equipment. Your comments from testing these demos helped select the best equipment for our members. 3rd Place Lounge at the J presents a Murder Mystery Dinner Saturday, December 9. It is a member’s only event. We love to have guests, but tonight is just for members. Reserve your ticket or purchase a table by visiting jccmemphis.org/3rdplacelounge or calling (901) 761-0810. We have teamed up with the Junior Grizzlies Basketball program for our youth to have the best of the best youth sports program. There will be a Winter/Spring league for Jr. Kindergarten through grade 4, and a Fall/ Winter league for grades 5-12. Learn more on pages 14–15. I look forward to seeing you at the MJCC! B’Shalom,

Elise Jordan register online at jccmemphis .org/register

in this issue Table of Contents Early Childhood Center

3rd Place Lounge at the J

Youth & Family

Camp 365

JFS Social Services

JFS Classes & Support Groups

Center for Jewish Living & Learning

10–11

Fitness Classes

12–13

Fitness Staff Spotlight

Athletics

14–15

Campus for Holistic Learning

Holiday Gift & Art Market

Shainberg Art Gallery

16–17

Jewish Literary & Arts Festival

18–19

Adult Classes & Services

20–21

Ballet Memphis/MJCC

JCC Maccabi 2018

Aquatics

Legacies

MJCC Staff Directory

Tributes

27–28

MJCC Upcoming Holiday Schedule Holiday

Date

Hours

Wed, Sep 20 5:30am–5:45pm Rosh Hashanah

Thu, Sep 21

Closed

Fri, Sep 22

Closed

Fri, Sep 29

5:30am–4:00pm

Sat, Sep 30

Closed

Wed, Oct 4

5:30am–5:45pm

Thu, Oct 5

Closed

Fri, Oct 6

Closed

Wed, Oct 11

5:30am–5:45pm

Thu, Oct 12

Closed

Fri, Oct 13

Closed

Yom Kippur

Sukkot

Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah

Wed, Nov 22 5:30am–7:45pm Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 23

Closed

Fri, Nov 24

8am–5:45pm

Sun, Dec 24

8am–5:45pm

Mon, Dec 25

8am–5:45pm

New Year's Eve

Sun, Dec 31

8am–5:45pm

New Year's Day

Sun, Jan 1

Closed

Registering for MJCC classes

has never been easier!

Just check the dates, and then check your calendar! Class registration for the whole family is a snap, whether online or at the Member Services Desk. Give us a call at (901) 761-0810 if you have any questions, and we’ll be glad to help. Fri 3:15 – 4:15pm | 8/3 – 10/1 | $100 fee/$85m | 1743

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early childhood center Bete'avon – Enjoy Your Meal!

Storybook Theater

Ms. Saucery will help your child learn his or her way around a garden and the kitchen. Through hands-on projects students will learn about how different foods grow, how to make easy dishes, and healthy eating in general.

Theatre experiences support young children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and creative play skills—including the development and practice of crucial language skills. Your child will learn the basics about what it takes to act out a story through games, art (creating costumes and set decoration), music, and more.

Pre–K and JK • 3 by 8/15/17 Mon 2:15–2:45pm | 10/9–11/6 | $72 fee/$58m | 4476 Mon 2:15–2:45pm | 11/13–12/11 | $72 fee/$58m | 4477

Toddler Sports Ms. Therese will introduce your child to basic soccer, basketball, football, and baseball skills as well as fun, interactive games during this stimulating class. In a group setting, your child will practice gross motor skills such as kicking, catching, and throwing as well as fine motor skills such as grasping and hand-eye coordination. Positive social skills are encouraged by teaching children to wait patiently and take turns.

Older Toddler and Transition • 2 by 8/15/17 MonWed 3:15–3:45pm | 10/9–11/1 | $90 fee/$72m | 4482 MonWed 3:15–3:45pm | 11/6–11/29 | $79 fee/$63m | 4483

Pre–K and JK • 3 by 8/15/17 Tue 3:15–3:45pm | 10/10–11/7 | $72 fee/$58m | 4485 Tue 3:15–3:45pm | 11/14–12/12 | $72 fee/$58m | 4486

Yeladim Yoga Ms. Tiffany will teach your little yogi basic yoga poses and breathing practices through the use of games and storytelling. She will build a great foundation for positive body awareness, motor skills and self control both physically and mentally.

Older Toddler and Transition • 2 by 8/15/17 Fri 3:45–4:15pm | 10/20–11/17 | $72 fee/$58m | 4478 Fri 3:45–4:15pm | 12/1–12/15 | $43 fee/$35m | 4480

Pre-K and JK • 3 by 8/15/17

No class 11/22.

Fri 3:15–3:45pm | 10/20–11/17 | $72 fee/$58m | 4479

MonWed 3:15–3:45pm | 12/4–12/13 | $45 fee/$36m | 4484

Fri 3:15–3:45pm | 12/1–12/15 | $43 fee/$35m | 4481

3rd place lounge at the J

The Detectives Comedy Dinner Theatre presents Murder Mystery Dinner Saturday, December 9 at 6:30pm Salad, entrĂŠe, dessert, beer, wine & other drinks served!

$25 Individuals / $225 Table (seats 8)

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Single and table tickets available. If purchasing a table, names must be provided by the Tuesday before the event. No refunds for unused spots. For individuals, the MJCC reserves the right to fill unused spots the night of the event. follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/memphisjcc

To register or more information, go to JCCMEMPHIS.ORG/3RDPLACELOUNGE 5

youth & family J Club After–School Program J Club is the perfect place for kids to unwind, have fun with friends and get their homework done after school! Your child will have supervised homework time, free time in our game room, counselor-led activities and a chance to run around and make new friends. A snack is served each day, and staff will escort your child to and from MJCC afterschool activities like dance, swim team or tennis. J Club is an annual commitment and will be billed monthly from July 2017-April 2018. All monthly payments are paid the month prior to services. Days of attendance must be selected at the time of registration and remain consistent. Call (901) 761-0810 or register in person at the Member Services Desk in the lobby.

Grades K–6 Mon–Fri 3–6pm • 8/7/2017–5/24/2018

me and my guy

sweetheart dance sat, nov 18 7-9pm

Join us with your dad, grandfather, uncle, older brother, or designated dad for a fun evening of dancing! gir ls ages 4-9 • in the social hall $ 45/$35 m per couple • reg #4527 $5 to include a sibling • reg #4528 party attire

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Attendance

Yearly Fees

Class #

5 days/week

$2,262/$1,967m

4406

4 days/week

$1,809/$1,573m

4407

3 days/week

$1,357/$1,180m

4408

2 days/week

$905/$787m

4409

1 day/week

$452/$393m

4410

5 w/transport*

$3,528/$3,068m

4411

4 w/transport*

$2,823/$2,455m

4412

Tue 4:15–5:15pm | 10/10–11/28 | $138 fee/$110m | 4586

3 w/transport*

$2,117/$1,841m

4413

Grades 4–6

2 w/transport*

$1,410/$1,226m

4414

1 w/transport*

$716/$623m

4415

This class will focus on storytelling through portraits, combining art history with students' lives. They will practice drawing, painting, and mixed-media techniques, and combine them to create vibrant works that will tell the world about who they are.

*Transport includes Riverdale and Bornblum Jewish Community School only.

Art-ventures Grades 1–3

This introduction class will focus on learning the elements of art using a variety of materials and techniques. Students will draw, paint, and sculpt as they build an understanding of art basics and explore their imaginations.

Tue 5:15–6:15pm | 10/10–11/28 | $138 fee/$110m | 4587

the school year! Campers go on fun field trips, play awesome camp games, choose their favorite activity during electives, swim in the indoor pool and hang out with friends! For each Camp 365 day, campers should bring a lunch, bathing suit, and towel. A snack will be provided.

Fall Break

Oct 9–11 • Grades K–6 Field trip on 10/10!

PRE-PAY BY 10/2 AND SAVE $10 ON EACH DAY!

Germantown Schools Professional Development Day Nov 7 • Grades K–6 PRE-PAY BY 10/30 AND SAVE $10.

Tue 7:30am–6pm | 11/7 | $75 fee/$65m | 4532

Veterans Day

Nov 10 • Grades K–6 PRE-PAY BY 10/30 AND SAVE $10

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Fri 7:30am–6pm | 11/10 | $75 fee/$65m | 4533

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Winter Break

Dec 21 & 22 • Dec 26–29 • Jan 2 & 3 Grades K–6 Field trip on 12/21, 12/26, 12/28, & 1/2!

PRE-PAY BY 12/11 AND SAVE $50 WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR A THE ENTIRE BREAK!

7:30am–6:00pm | 12/21-1/3 | $500 fee/$450m | 4534

PRE-PAY BY 12/11 AND SAVE $10 ON EACH DAY!

jewish family service JFS at the MJCC provides an array of compassionate social services and a connection to any additional services needed. We form collaborative relationships with you, our clients, to enhance your well-being and help you thrive.

Shalom Shuttle A transportation service for people age 60+ and for people under 60 with disabilities. Cost is $4 per one-way trip to locations within Shelby County. For more information or to schedule a ride, contact JFS at (901) 767-8511.

Special Needs Program JFS Special Needs program offers a variety of services to those living with developmental and acquired disabilities and their caregivers. For adults with special needs, JFS has a long-standing social singles group designed to enhance independence and quality of life through activities including: Third Thursday lunch and learn, equestrian therapy, Redbirds and Grizzlies games, bowling, and canoe trips as well as advocacy education. JFS has also recently launched a volunteer program at the Memphis Food Bank as well as a job training and placement program. In addition, JFS is reaching out to the teens and tweens who are interested in a social group of their own. For more information about this program, contact Bill Monroe at (901) 767-8511 or bmonroe@jccmemphis.org.

Cake, Coffee and Conversation A program for Holocaust survivors, followed by a time to socialize. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30am at JFS. This program assists Holocaust survivors with completion of Claims Conference and Blue Card applications. For more information or to make an appointment, contact JFS Counselor Rashki Osina at (901) 259-9216 or rosina@jccmemphis.org. register online at jccmemphis .org/register

Counseling The counseling program at JFS provides individual, couples, and family therapy for adults and adolescents. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact JFS at (901) 767-8511.

Volunteering JFS is always on the lookout for volunteers in the following programs: Bikkur Chaverim (friendly visitors), Handy Helpers, Staying in Touch telephone assurance, and assisting in the office. Interested in volunteering with JFS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; contact Janet Rubin, Intake and Referral and Volunteer Coordinator, at (901) 767-8511 or jrubin@jccmemphis.org.

Kosher Frozen Meal Program JFS offers food to seniors and persons with disabilities through the Kosher Frozen Meal Program. This is a collaborative effort between Jewish Community Partners, MIFA and JFS. Through this program, recipients receive five frozen meals each week. For more information, contact Shyla Brown at (901) 767-8511 or sbrown@jccmemphis.org.

Kosher Pantry at JFS In response to the Memphis Jewish Community, JFS opened a kosher pantry January 2016. JFS provides shelf-stable food to supplement the frozen meal program and serves those who are food insecure but ineligible for the frozen meals. Donated items needed in the pantry include: kosher food such as canned tuna in water, vegetables, pasta sauce, soup, canned fruit, and peanut butter and paper products. For more information or to make a donation, contact JFS at (901) 767-8511.

Case Management and Care for Seniors JFS at the MJCC enhances the lives of seniors and helps older adults maintain the highest level of independence by providing case management and comprehensive support to them and their loved ones. For more information, contact Teresa Hughes at (901) 767-8511 or thughes@jccmemphis.org.

jewish family service Classes Parenting through Divorce A state-mandated co-parenting class for couples who are getting divorced and have minor children. Reservations are required! $50 advance pay and $55 day of program. For more information about this class, contact Bill Monroe at (901) 767-8511 or bmonroe@jccmemphis.org. Wed 5:00–9:00pm | 10/25 | 4573

Wed 5:00–9:00pm | 12/6 | 4476

Wed 5:00–9:00pm | 11/8 | 4574

Wed 5:00–9:00pm | 12/20 | 4477

Special Needs Fitness (NEW!) A FREE class designed to make fitness and flexibility fun and easy for adults with disabilities! For more information about this class, contact Bill Monroe at (901) 767-8511 or bmonroe@jccmemphis.org. Tue 3:00–4:00pm | 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28, 12/12/ 12/26

Support Groups A time to come together to share experience, strength, hope, and to provide comfort and encouragement. There is no charge for the support groups.

Ongoing Support Groups

Day

Time

3rd Tuesdays

10:30–11:30am

DAYTIME GROUPS Embracing Change Support Group

Focuses on issues related to loss and life challenges. This gathering is in partnership with Crossroads Hospice. EVENING GROUPS Crohn’s Disease and Colitis Support Group

1st Tuesdays

7:00–8:00pm

3rd Tuesdays

7:00–8:00pm

Focuses on issues related to living with Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. Yad l’Yad Benefits those caring for someone with any stage of dementia.

There is no need to sign up for ongoing support groups – simply go to the Member Services Desk in the MJCC lobby. For more information on our support groups or programming, please contact Jewish Family Service at (901) 767–8511 or visit jccmemphis.org/JFS.

jewish living & learning CJLL Community Voices Initiative Upcoming Questions: OCT: Which biblical character would you want to eat lunch with and why? NOV: At which Mitzvah do you personally excel? DEC: What is your favorite Jewish charity?

CJLL Israeli in Residence Series The Israeli in Residence Series seeks to bridge our diaspora community with Israel through making real human connections with diverse and talented Israeli personalities. It is made possible by a grant from the Lemsky Endowment Fund through Jewish Community Partners.

Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger Israeli Scholar in Residence November 26–December 3 Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger embodies the uncommon combination of a devout Orthodox rabbi and teacher, a passionate Zionist and settler, a religious pluralist and interfaith advocate, and a leading grassroots Israeli peace activist.

Born in America, he moved to Israel when he was 20 and has lived in Alon Shvut, Gush Etzion - a west bank settlement for over 30 years. His family background is Reform, but by the end of high school he began delving into Orthodox Judaism. Following his B.A., he spent over 10 years in advanced Jewish study, primarily at the Har Etzion College of Jewish Studies and in the M.A. program of the Dept. of Jewish Philosophy at the Hebrew University. Presently, Rabbi Schlesinger divides his time between Israel and the USA, primarily in Dallas, Texas. Previously, he served as the head of the community

Kollel. He then founded the Jewish Studies Initiative of North Texas to continue his educational work. Additionally, he serves as coordinator for Faiths in Conversation, a Dallas interfaith initiative. The vast majority of his time is spent in Israel, where Rav Hanan serves as the director of international relations for Roots/Shorashim/ Judur, a grassroots peace initiative between Jews and Palestinians living in the West Bank. Rabbi Schlesinger is a member of the Rabbinical Council of America and the International Rabbinic Fellowship, as well as Beit Hillel, an Israeli rabbinical association. He is a Rabbis Without Borders fellow, and was honored in 2013 and again in 2014 as the Memnosyne Institute Interfaith Scholar. A sought after speaker and educator, he has lectured and shared his story throughout the world.

Global Day of Jewish Learning The MJCC is proud to be the Memphis area host location for this year’s Global day of Jewish Learning, a project of the Aleph Society, which seeks to unite the Jewish people through our shared texts, and community based learning. Be a part of this global phenomenon, which will take place in over 500 communities, in more than 40 countries around the world. This year’s theme is Beauty and Ugliness.

Sam Weinman Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains November 12 at 4:00pm In Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains, author Sam Weinman interviews pro athletes, business executives, politicians, and Hollywood stars, and consults leading psychologists and coaches, in order to understand the essential life skill of “learning to lose.” It turns out, being a good loser is exactly what we should aspire to be: resilient, objective, and persistent.

jewish living & learning Sam Weinman is the Digital Editor of www.GolfDigest.com, where, during his tenure, the website has grown to boast the largest digital audience in golf and has been nominated for several National Magazine Awards. Prior to that, he was the lead hockey and golf writer for The Journal News and LoHud.com, during which time he launched the popular hockey blog, “Rangers Report.” He is the recipient of several national writing awards for his coverage of the PGA Tour and the National Hockey League.

Win at Losing: Traditional Text Study for the Global Day of Jewish Learning November 12 at 3:00pm Prior to Sam Weinman’s presentation, join together as part of the Global Day of Jewish Learning with others across our community and around the world to unite over shared text and communal learning. Together we will explore traditional Jewish texts that speak to beauty hidden within the seeming ugliness of failure. All materials will be available in English translation, with though provoking questions to drive rich conversations.

CJLL Holiday Programs

Sukkah Sukkariya: Candy Sukkah Building Sunday, October 1, from 1:00–3:00pm Drop by the MJCC lobby between 1pm and 3pm to learn all about making a traditional Sukkah for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Transform your newfound knowledge from theory to practice by constructing your own model Sukkah with Candy. Yum!

CJLL Community Partnerships Snack and Story with PJ Library

Why sit in traffic, when you can sit for story? Children with their parents and/or grandparents, are invited for a monthly story hour and kid friendly snack with PJ Library and the CJLL held by the PJ Little Library installation inside the Magdovitz Children’s Fun Zone at the MJCC. All events are FREE!

Upcoming Dates for 2017–2018 4:30–5:30pm each day 10/19, 11/9, 12/14, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/17

CJLL J-Ed Classes

Complex Conversations: Israel Introspected As part of this year's community wide Israel at 70 theme, this 8 session course will grapple with the core assumptions underlying our personal relationship with the modern state of Israel.

Morning Session Course fee includes coffee, and a substantive course reader to compliment our conversations. Tue 10:00–11:00am | 10/17–12/5 | $36 fee/$24m | 4584

Evening Session Course fee includes alcholic and non-alcholic beverages, and a substantive course reader to compliment our conversations. Tue 7:30–8:30pm | 10/17–12/5 | $48 fee/$40m | 4585 To learn more and view the syllabus at, go to www.jccmemphis.org/jewishclasses

fitness Gymnastics Tumble Jumpers 1: Ages 3–5 Introduction to gymnastics. Each session includes new games and skills, ensuring that class time is instructional, memorable, engaging, and fun! Mon 3:15–3:45pm | 10/16–12/11 | $135 fee/$90m | 4488

Tumble Jumpers 2: Ages 3–5 An advanced version of Tumble Jumpers. Introduces children to the basics of beam, floor work, and uneven bars. Each session includes new games and skills. Mon 3:45–4:15pm | 10/16–12/11 | $135 fee/$90m | 4491

MJCC Stars Gymnastics Level 1: Ages 5–12 Basic tumbling, flexibility, and the uneven bars. Wed 4:00–5:00pm | 10/18–12/13 | $120 fee/$80m | 4494

MJCC Stars Gymnastics Level 2: Ages 5–12 Kids improve on the skills and flexibility learned in Level 1, preparing them for even more fun, and, if they choose, entry into the competitive level. Wed 5:00–6:00pm | 10/18–12/13 | $120 fee/$80m | 4497

Kids FitRanX Through specific research–based curriculum, challengers will engage in new exercises each session that help them learn to enjoy fitness, test their limits, and “level up!” Each participant is allowed to test to level up after 12 workouts, and is invited to continue in classes for free after testing to the black band level.

Ages 7–9 TueThu 5:00pm–5:30pm | 10/10–31 | $60 fee/$42m | 4501

Aikido A Japanese martial art based on a philosophy of nonviolence. Students of all ages and fitness levels can advance through the ranks, learning traditional joint locks, throws, and wooden weaponry. Our curriculum also teaches strategies for selfdefense, stranger safety, and anti-bullying.

Ages 4–7: TueThu 4:15–5:00pm 10/17–12/14 | $135 fee/$105m | 4507

Ages 8–13: TueThu 5:15–6:15pm 10/17–12/14 | $150 fee/$120m | 4510

Ages 14+: Sun 1–2pm • Wed 7–8pm 10/1–12/13 | $210 fee/$168m | 4513

No class 10/12.

Sports Conditioning

TueThu 5:00pm–5:30pm | 11/2–30 | $80 fee/$56m |4502

Ages 10 and 11

Are you looking to stay in shape during the off season? This class will be a perfect balance of agility, speed training, and weight lifting. We will keep you in top shape for your sport while keeping the foundations of sports in mind.

TueThu 5:30pm–6:00pm | 10/10–31 | $60 fee/$42m | 4504

Ages 12–15

No class 11/23.

TueThu 5:00pm–5:30pm | 12/5–14 | $40 fee/$28m |4503

No class 10/12.

TueThu 5:30pm–6:00pm | 11/2–30 | $80 fee/$56m | 4505 No class 11/23.

TueThu 5:30pm–6:00pm | 12/5–14 | $40 fee/$28m | 4506

TueThu 6:00pm–6:30pm | 12/5–14 | $60 fee/$40m | 4522

fitness Self Defense Seminar • Age 13+ The focus of this workshop is to share combative self defense techniques and principles that are simple to learn, simple to perform, and applicable against real world threats. Sun 1:00pm–3:00pm | 10/1 | $35 fee/$25m | 4523

Rock Steady

Boxers condition for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork, and overall strength. At Rock Steady the opponent is Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s causes a loss in many of the same elements that boxers condition to improve. Published medical research has shown that forced, intense exercise can reduce, reverse, and delay Parkinson’s symptoms

Adult MMA Adult MMA class is where you can get rough and tough, but not worry about getting hit in the ring. We will give you the skills that MMA fighters use in the ring, but more focused on a cardio workout. We will use equipment and attachments on the cage in the Functional Studio with boxing bags, sandbags, barbells, sprawls, and core strengthening workouts.

MonWed 7:00pm–8:00pm | 12/4–13 | $60 fee/$40m | 4526

MoveStrong™ • Age 15+ HIIT Boxing HIIT boxing is a mixture of high intensity cardio movements that incorporate boxing techniques. If you need a knock out, cross training program we have you covered with this heart pumping activity.

10 Rounds Have you always wanted to go to a boxing class?? We cover the boxing basics at maximal levels. Come join us if you dare..not everyone can make it 10 rounds. Drop-in fee: $20 Non-Members / $10 Members 10–Class Card: $200 Non-Members / $100 Members Purchase your class card at the Member Services Desk! For class dates and times, please check the Group Fitness Schedule at www.jccmemphis.org/groupfitness

Fitness Staff Spotlight:

Peter Guoba "Gooba" I'm delighted to introduce myself as your new Fitness Manager! Before becoming a fitness manager I was a NCAA division one football player and exercise science major. After receiving my degree I worked for over 10 years in the fitness industry for companies like Planet Fitness, L. A. Fitness, and UFC GYM. Outside of work I was able to compete as an MMA fighter before retiring as an undefeated heavy weight fighter. On a personal note, my wife and I became parents to a beautiful little girl. As your new Fitness Manager, I will dedicate myself to developing new classes and hope to deliver the best experience for our members yet. This month, look for Rock Steady Boxing, a class for those conquering Parkinson's, and MoveStrong. follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/memphisjcc

athletics Mini Kickers

Next Level Tennis: Ages 10–13

Ages 2–3

No class 10/11.

This new program focuses on the development of children ages 2–3. It will introduce your young soccer star to the basic skills needed in soccer, as well as continuing to develop their social and gross motor skills. Wed 3:15–3:45pm | 10/18–11/15 | $60 fee/$40m | 4569

Little League Quality Start Baseball Clinic

This clinic is designed to give a Quality Start to your future baseball players! Whether they have already participated in coach pitch or getting ready to start, we will focus on all the fundamentals necessary to prepare them for their coach pitch season. 8 classes

Ages 5–6

Wed 5:15–6:00pm | 10/18–12/13 | $125 fee/$100m | 4570 No class 11/22.

Youth Tennis

Mini Champs Tennis: Ages 4–6 Introduce your child to the fundamentals of tennis. MonWed 3:45-4:30pm | 10/9–11/15 | $220 fee/$165m | 4545 No class 10/11.

Super Servers: Ages 7–11 Athletes improve their strokes and learn about agility, footwork, and point play strategy. Sun 3:00–4:00pm • Wed 4:30–5:30pm 10/8–11/15 | $220 fee/$165m | 4546 No class 10/11.

8U Red: Ages 4–8 Players are introduced to the fundamentals of tennis through activities designed to build a solid foundation for long-term athletic development. Activities are focused on developing the ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination). TueThu 5:30-6:30pm | 10/10–11/16 | $220 fee/$165m | 4543 No class 10/12.

10U Orange: Ages 8–10 For the serious junior player who wants to train hard and focus on fitness, strokes, strategy, and competition. TueThu 4:30-5:30pm | 10/10–11/16 | $220 fee/$165m | 4544 No class 10/12.

For the serious junior player who wants to train hard and focus on fitness, strokes, strategy, and competition. Sun 4:00–5:00pm • Wed 5:30–6:30pm 10/8–11/15 | $220 fee/$165m | 4547

Junior Academy Tennis: Ages 11–17 Improve stroke mechanics, court movement, tennis IQ and strategy all in a fun, competitive environment with drills and point play. Fri 4:00-5:00pm | 10/20–11/17 | $100 fee/$75m | 4548

Private Tennis Lessons with Mark McCluskey Age 5+

1 hour lessons: $60 1/2 hour lessons: $30 Semi-Private Lessons: $30 per person, per hour

Contact Mark at (901) 497-3695 or launtennis@yahoo.com

Youth Basketball Lil’ Dribblers Ages 3–5 (Co-Ed)

Learn the basics of basketball with brightly colored basketballs and low hoops. Mon 4:15-5:00pm | 10/9-11/13 | $100 fee/$75m | Class #4588

Basketball Training Camp Ages 5–14 Youth Basketball Training Camp. Must be registered in MJCC Junior Grizzlies Basketball League to be eligible for sessions Tue 6:30–7:30pm | 9/19–10/24 | $50 fee/$0m | 4551

Chanukah Hoops 3 on 3 Registration Deadline: December 17 Ages 8–12 $10 per team. 3 game guarantee. Wear your own jerseys OR scrimmage jersey (optional) Sun 2:00–4:00pm | 12/17 | $20 fee/$10m | 4565

Age 18+ $10 per team. "A" and "B" Divisions offered (if enough teams) 3 game guarantee. Wear your own jerseys OR scrimmage jersey (optional) Mon 4:00–6:00pm | 12/18 | $20 fee/$10m | 4566

athletics Youth Basketball League (Girls & Boys) Registration Deadline: October 15 MJCC Junior Grizzlies Basketball League Games begin December 4 –March 1. Each team's practice and competition schedule is TBD. League fees include 10 game season, jersey, and Grizzlies game ticket.

Ages 5–7 (Co-ed) 12/4–3/1 | $120 fee/$100m | 4552

Ages 8–10 Boys: 12/4–3/1 | $180 fee/$150m | 4553 Girls: 12/4–3/1 | $180 fee/$150m | 4580

Ages 11–13 Boys: 12/4–3/1 | $180 fee/$150m | 4554 Girls: 12/4–3/1 | $180 fee/$150m | 4581

Intermediate Tennis Clinic: Age 17+ This class is for players with some prior instruction and playing experience. Thu 6:30-7:30pm | 10/19–11/16 | $100 fee/$75m | 4550

Adult Basketball

Adult Basketball Winter Leagues Registration Deadline: December 31 Men’s 18+ League Draft: Tue, 1/9 at 6:30pm

Full year membership $210 | 4559 Thu 6:30–9:30pm | 1/21–4/8 | $125 fee/$90m | 4557

Men’s 30+ League Draft: Tue, 1/9 at 7:30pm Full year membership $210 | 4558 Sun 9:00am–12:00pm | 1/21–4/8 | $125 fee/$90m | 4556

Ages 14–16 Boys: 12/4–3/1 | $180 fee/$150m | 4555 Girls: 12/4–3/1 | $180 fee/$150m | 4582

Youth Basketball Team Registration 10 Game Guarantee + Single Elimination Championship Tournament!

Registration Deadline: October 15 Varsity: Ages 15–17 Mon 5:30–9:30pm | 12/4–3/1 | $450 fee/$400m | 4560

16U: Ages 14–16 Mon 5:30–9:30pm | 12/4–3/1 | $450 fee/$400m | 4561

14U: Ages 11–13 Mon 5:30–9:30pm | 12/4–3/1 | $450 fee/$400m | 4562

10U: Ages 8–10 Tue 5:30–9:30pm | 12/4–3/1 | $450 fee/$400m | 4563

8U: Ages 5–7 (No Tournament) Wed 5:00–6:30pm | 12/4–3/1 | $400 fee/$350m | 4564

Adult Tennis Adult Beginner's Tennis: Age 17+ Introductory class for players with little or no tennis experience. Mon 6:00-7:00pm | 10/2–11/13 | $130 fee/$105m | 4549

campus for holistic learning / shainberg art gallery Mindful Meditation Circle Wednesdays • 7:30–8:30pm Silent meditation quiets the mind, relaxes the body, and helps develop mindfulness. Many find that meditation eases the pressures and stress of daily life. Individuals with varying levels of experience and from diverse meditation practices are welcome. Interested? Call Nancy Shapiro at (901) 484-1982. No class 10/4, 10/11, & 11/22.

Healing Meditation with Daniel Lamontagne Ages 18+ This is an 8-week course based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction clinic program at University of Massachusetts Medical Center, started by Jon Kabatt-Zinn, Ph.D. Use the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness. Visit meditatewithdan.com for more information. Mon 7:00–8:30pm | 10/23–12/11 | $175 fee/$165m | 4374

Collage with Nancy Adair Local artist and freelance interior decorator, Nancy Adair, has a background as varied and colorful as her work. She will be leading this two-part collage workshop. All materials will be provided and all levels of experience are welcome! Sun 1:00-3:00pm | 10/15 & 10/22 | $55 fee/$50m | 4379

gift&art

On The Map

Film screening in partnership with Temple Israel The Memphis Jewish Community Center and Temple Israel come together to present this amazing film. Thu 7:00pm | 10/19 | $7 fee/$5m

Beautiful Minds

In the gallery August 31–October 27 Funded through a B’nai Tzedek Grant, a program of the Jewish Foundation of Memphis, and in partnership with Jewish Family Service, this very special exhibition is sure to leave you in awe. It features the works of individuals with special needs ages 12-60 and their experiences in the 6 week art course they took over the summer. During this 6 week course, they learned different painting techniques and about different famous artists. Each participant completed a number of canvases and learned about art history, technique, about themselves and, one another.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 9:30am–5:00pm

MONDAY DECEMBER 11 9:00am–6:30pm

Want to be an artist or vendor?

Contact Marcy Stagner at mstagner@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9230.

SAVE THE DATE • FREE TO ALL register online at jccmemphis .org/register

shainberg art gallery Jigsaw

Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 1 from 5:30-7:30pm In the gallery November 1–29 Please join us for this very special curated exhibition featuring the work of many local artists. The participating artists have created exceptional pieces inspired by the poem, “Jigsaw” by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner: Each lifetime is the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. For some there are more pieces. For others the puzzle is more difficult to assemble. Some seem to be born with a nearly completed puzzle. And so it goes. Souls go this way and that. Trying to assemble the myriad parts. But know this. No one has within themselves All the pieces to their puzzle. Everyone carries with them at least one and probably many pieces to someone else's puzzle. Sometimes they know it. Sometimes they don't. And when you present your piece to another, whether you know it or not, whether they know it or not, you are a messenger from the Most High.

Artist's Link

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 7 from 5:30-7:30pm In the gallery Dec 2–29 Artists’ Link began as an all-volunteer, non-profit organization in 1989. Organized for and by visual artists in the Memphis area, we currently have over 110 members representing approximately 20 mediums. Our mission is to be a resource and support group for artists by providing fellowship and sharing of art information. We also exist to provide a way for artists to link to the community. We hold monthly program/meetings which are open to the public. Our activities include field trips, critiques by local professionals, and planned art activities in local parks and museums around the Memphis area. Artists’ Link has supported the Brooks Museum League’s National Merit Scholarship Awards and Exhibition in 2014. Since 2011 Artists’ Link has co-sponsored the annual “Incognito” fund-raiser, to support educational programs at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Our members are frequent contributors to worthy causes by donating their time and/or artwork. follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/memphisjcc

JEWISH Literary

&Festival Arts

Cultural at the

NOVEMBER 2–19, 2017

Series Package

$52 Non-Member / $40 Member General admission to

Tova Mirvis Annabelle Gurwitch Patricia Bernstein Yvette Manessis Corporon

Premium Series

$230 Non-Member / $215 Member VIP seating to

Tova Mirvis Annabelle Gurwitch Patricia Bernstein Yvette Manessis Corporon in addition to Diamond level ticket to the Empowered Women Luncheon

Tova Mirvis, author of "The Book of Separation" Thu, Nov 2 • 7:00pm • $15 Non-Members / $12 Members

In The Book of Separation, Tova Mirvis chronicles her courageous journey of walking away from her marriage and her faith. An honest and empowering tale of following your inner compass at long last, of heeding the call of your heart and trusting the sound of your own voice, The Book of Separation will speak to anyone who has ever thought about starting over.

Empowered Women Luncheon with Speaker Lois Barth, author of "Courage to Sparkle"

Tue, Nov 7 • 11:30am • General $45/36m • Gold $148/$118m • Diamond $180 Lois Barth is a human development expert, speaker, coach, and recovering good girl turned audacious girl! She champions women to embrace their Courage to SPARKLE by helping them to celebrate their gifts while championing them to live their most audacious self. Lois guides women to communicate powerfully and advocate for oneself from a sense of passion and purpose.

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FESTIVAL TICKET PACKAGES AVAILA

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Laura Gehl, author of "Koala Challah" (a youth & family event!) Sun, Nov 12 • 10:00am • $15 Non-Members / $12 Members

Lila the koala wants to help her family get ready for Shabbat dinner. Her plan is to bake her own loaf of challah – but no matter what she tries, the challah comes out wrong. Join us for this family-friendly event where we will read the book, meet the author, bake our own challah, and make our own challah covers!

Annabelle Gurwitch, author of "Wherever You Go, There They Are"

Mon, Nov 13 • 7:00pm • $15 Non-Members / $12 Members Annabelle Gurwitch, actress and author, gained a loyal following during her stint co-hosting Dinner & a Movie on TBS and years as a regular commentator on NPR. With a wry and healthy dose of irresistible self-deprecation, Gurwitch delves into her southern Jewish roots in the Shalom Y'all tribe of southern Jews. Hilarious and deeply moving, Wherever You Go, There They Are is a must-read.

Patricia Bernstein, author of "Ten Dollars to Hate" Tue, Nov 14 • 7:00pm • $15 Non-Members / $12 Members

Ten Dollars to Hate tells the story of the massive Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s and the first prosecutor in the nation to successfully convict and jail Klan members. Patricia Bernstein is the author of The First Waco Horror: The Lynching of Jesse Washington and the Rise of the NAACP and the president of the Bernstein and Associates.

Yvette Manessis Corporon, author of "Something Beautiful Happened"

Thu, Nov 16 • 7:00pm • $15 Non-Members / $12 Members During her childhood, Yvette Manessis Corporon heard her Greek Yia-Yia's stories of a Jewish tailor named Savvas Israel and his daughters. In Something Beautiful Happened: A Story of Survival and Courage in the Face of Evil, Corporon describes her search for Savvas's descendants and the tragic irony of how Corporon's own nephew and grandfather were murdered in Kansas by a neoNazi. This is a story about faith, kindness, and courage.

Paige Scheinberg

Sun, Nov 19 • 11:00am •$22 Non-Members / $20 Members Paige Scheinberg, MS, ATR, CZT, is an art therapist and wellness professional. She is also part of the team at CreatingMandalas.com, where she co-facilitates mandala intensives and retreats, as well as teaches and mentors within the Creating Mandalas Certficate Program.

ABLE AT JCCMEMPHIS.ORG/LITFEST

will be at the MJCC unless otherwise indicated.

adult services MIFA Scheidt–Hohenberg Hot Meal Program Provided by the Memphis Jewish Federation

Lunch is served at 11:30am Mon–Fri and programs will begin at 12:15pm on Tue and Thu. Meal reservations: Call (901) 761-0810 by the preceding morning before noon or sign up on the list at the Member Services Desk. Reservations for lunch on Mondays must be made BEFORE noon on preceding Friday. No names will be added after 12 noon. Minimum age for folks to eat at the MIFA Scheidt–Hohenberg Hot Meal Program is 60. Round-trip bus fare to and from the MJCC lunch bunch is $2 and is available on Tue, Wed and Thu. Please contact Steve Kaplan at (901) 259-9220 or stevekaplan@jccmemphis.org for details.

Tuesdays 10/3 …

Thursdays

Speaker: Rabbi Harris Topic: Fall Holidays

10/5 … CLOSED for Sukkot 10/12 … CLOSED for Shemini Atzeret

10/10 … BINGO! .25/card 10/17 …

Trip to Lichterman Nature Center to see the “Scarecrow” exhibit

10/24 … Trip to U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt 10/31 … Movie at the J (TBD)

10/19 …

Speaker: Lynnie Mirvis Topic: Storytelling

Speaker: Jimmy Ogle 10/26 … Topic: Origins and Oddities of the Streets & Bridges of Memphis 11/2 … Trip to the Germantown Senior Expo

11/7 … Town Village choir performance at the J

Trip to Brooks Museum to see the “By the 11/9 … Book: A Tribute to Dolph Smith” exhibit. Fee: $6

11/14 … ECC Visits Seniors 11/21 … Wii Games 11/28 ... 12/5 …

11/16 …

Trip to Pink Palace CTI Theatre. Showtime 1:00pm. $8.00 admission fee

Speaker: Alisha Thronton Topic: Fall Prevention

11/23 … CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Mixed Media Art Project with Marcy. $5 fee for supplies.

11/30 … Movie at the J (TBD)

12/12 … BINGO! .25/card

12/7 …

Tour Temple Israel exhibit 12:45 “Cinema Judaica: The War Years”

12/19 … Trip to Target

12/14 … Trip to Dollar Tree

12/26 … BINGO! .25/card

12/21 … Wii Games 12/28 …

Speaker: Josh Wright | Topic: Benefits of Continued Exercise for Seniors

Sunday Fun Day!

Meet us there, or grab a ride for $2. Questions? Call Steve Kaplan at (901) 259–9220. 10/29 ... Trip to Tour Gibson Guitar Factory! $10 admission fee. 2:00pm tour. Payment due by 9/24. 11/19 ...

Trip to St. John’s Episcopal Church to see University Singers. Performance is at 3:00pm. Free admission.

12/17 ... Trip to the Civil Rights Museum. $14 fee. 2:00pm arrival time. register online at jccmemphis .org/register

adult services Adult Club Monthly Luncheons

Hadassah Book Club

12:00pm in the Belz Social Hall

Join us and read novels selected by club members. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month, Sep 2017–Aug 2018.

$5 per lunch reservation. Reservations required by Monday before the luncheon date. If you are not called by the Telephone Committee, if you need to make reservations, or if you need to cancel, call the MJCC at (901) 761-0810. Musical entertainment provided by Creative Aging.

Tue 1:30–3:00pm | $12 fee/$8m | 4440

Tue, Oct 10 - "Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult Tue, Nov 14 - "The Bridge Ladies" by Betsy Lerner Tue, Dec 12 - "Broken Leaves of Autum" by Eli Hai

Wed, Oct 25 Jeanne Simmons and Accompanist flute & piano

¿Qué tal?

Wed, Dec 20 Stephen White opera singer

¿Cómo estás? ¡Hola!

Learn Spanish! Beginning Spanish II

Learn conversational Spanish with 35-year veteran Spanish Teacher Barbara Mansberg.

MonWed 1:30–2:30pm | 11/6–1/3 $105 fee/$85m | Class# 4487 No class 12/25 & 1/1.

Paragon Casino Trips Sponsored by MJCC & Paragon National Bank

Reservations must be made and paid in full by the Wednesday prior to the trip you are taking.

Wed, 10/18 Wed, 11/15 Resorts Fitzgerald's Leave MJCC at 9am • Return to MJCC at 4pm $20 includes round–trip transportation, $5 slot play, and buffet lunch.

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!

Pick up your reservation form at the Member Services Desk, complete, and mail with $20 check payable to: Paragon National Bank, Attn: Rita Fiduccia, 6300 Poplar Avenue, Suite 117 Memphis, TN 38119 follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/memphisjcc

The Memphis Jewish Community Center is proud to announce our new partnership with Ballet Memphis! We look forward to the Spring Semester! For more information, contact Ballet Memphis at (901) 737-7322.

901-737-7322

balletmemphis.org/school

ballet memphis school at the mjcc markell dance center

Team Memphis goes to

Orange County, CA! JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest August 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10, 2018 The JCC Maccabi Games, an Olympic-style sporting competition held annually, is the largest annual Jewish youth event in the world. The JCC Maccabi Games are dramatic in their scale and unique in their ability to integrate sports and arts with Jewish identity and values, while strengthening bonds to Jewish heritage, community, and Israel.

For more information, contact Rosalyn Knox, Program Director for Sports and Fitness, at rknox@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9210.

Private and Semi–Private Swim Lessons Private (1 Participant) Package of 4 Half–hour Lessons: $140 fee/$120m

Semi-Private (2 Participants) Package of 4 Half–hour Lessons: $210 fee/$180m

Blue Dolphin Swim Team

Intermediate Swim Lessons

Groups and times designed to ensure specialized and focused attention on training for all! There are swim meets throughout the year, where they can use their improved strokes such as Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle with racing dives and flip turns.

Level III Clown Fish: Ages 4+

Blue Dolphin I: Ages 4–8

Swim farther, learn dives and other strokes.

October

MTWTh 4:30-5:15pm | 9/5–12/21 | 4404 Non–Member: $320 / $260 siblings

MonWed 2:15–2:45 | 10/9–12/13 | $234 fee/$198m | 4469

Member: $240 / $200 siblings

MonWed 3:15–3:45 | 10/9–12/13 | $234 fee/$198m | 4470

Blue Dolphin II: Ages 9–16

MonWed 5:30–6:00 | 10/9–12/13 | $234 fee/$198m | 4471

MTWTh 5:15-6:15pm | 9/5–12/21 | 4405

TueThu 2:15–2:45 | 10/10–12/14 | $234 fee/$198m | 4472

Non–Member: $320 / $260 siblings

TueThu 4:00–4:30 | 10/10–12/14 | $234 fee/$198m | 4473

Member: $240 / $200 siblings

TueThu 4:45–5:15 | 10/10–12/14 | $234 fee/$198m | 4474

No class 10/4, 10/5, 10/11, 10/12, & 11/23.

No class 10/11 at 5:30pm, 10/12, & 11/23.

Aqua Fit

Advanced Swim Lessons

Instructor uses both shallow and deep water exercises but with more emphasis on the shallow.

Level IV Sting Ray/Level V Shark: Ages 4+ Swim farther, learn racing dives and competitive strokes in preparation for joining the swim team.

Mon–Fri 10–11am | $65 fee/$55m for 10-Class Card MonTue 6:15–7:15pm | $65 fee/$55m for 10-Class Card Buy your class card at the Member Services Desk.

MW 3:15–3:45pm | 10/9–12/13 | $234 fee/$198m | 4475

No class 9/21, 9/22, 10/5, 10/6, 10/12, 10/13, 11/23, & 12/25.

Triathlete/Masters Swim Training: Ages 15+

Arthritis Aquatics Exercise: Ages 30+

MyFather

my children

planted for me Now I plant for

Ensuring a legacy is a personal pledge of faith. A commitment to keep the doors of our Memphis Jewish Community Center open wide for future generations. Your bequest or other planned gift will keep our MJCC strong for generations. For more information about leaving a Legacy, please contact our Development Director or CEO at (901) 761-0810 or legacy@jccmemphis.org.

Thank you to our friends

(AS OF 9/12/17):

A Friend of the Program

Sandy Goldstein

Mr. & Mrs. Lester Lit

Scheidt Family Foundation

Anonymous (14)

Sharon & Mike Goldstein

Cindy & Harry Loewenberg

Adam Schrier

Carole & Steve Angel

Donna & Bob Goodman

Alla & Nathan Lubin

Deanna & Irvin Serenco

Julie & Lawson Arney

Morten Gorden *

Shainberg Family Foundation

The Assisi Foundation of Memphis

Martha & Jerrold Graber

Steve Lubin Jerome Magdovitz

Jill & Scott Shanker

Gaby & David Attias

The Great Oaks Foundation

Larissa & Ben Baer Joseph J. Balkin* Jean & Buddy Ballin Joel Banes Carol & Bert Barnett Belz Family Foundation Al Berthouex Marion & Joel Bessoff Kara & Paul Bierman Russell Bloodworth Judy Bookman Bert Bornblum * Anna Bozina Caroline & Stephen Brown Susan & Barry Chase Hallie & Jay Cohen Bennette & Michael Dragutsky Jeff Dreifus Tami & Bob Eiseman Tara & Jeff Engelberg Leslie & Jonathan Epstein Judy & Peter Felsenthal Cindy & Mark Finestone Hal Fogelman Kim & Rick Fogelman Margo & Mark Fogelman Alvin Franklin Marlene & Herb Gerson Lisa Menushkin & Neil Gibson Emma & Stav Gil Silvia & George Glaser

Teri & Larry Graber Rita A. Mercille-Green Rayna & Michael Greenberg Mimi Grossman Shirley & Gordon Gruen Diane & Mark Halperin Karen & Adam Hamburger Jerry Hanover * Iris & Ronald Harkavy Marcia & Allan Hayden Jenny & Larry Herman Mitch Hodus Jerry Huff Allen & Kay Iskiwitz Monique & Charles Jalenak Carol & Jon Jenkins Elise & Richard Jordan Elana & Josh Kahane Cheryl & Gary Kaplan Sally Kesselman * Barbara & Scott Klazmer Susan & Alan Kosten Judy & Morris Kriger Leslie & Nat Landau Geri & Hal Lansky Roselle Lazarov Michelle & Mark Levine Myrna & Joe Levy Gail & Myron Lewis Jeannette & Larry Lewis * Betsy & Steve Libby

Magdovitz Family Foundation Dinah & Gary Makowsky Evelyn & Jerome Makowsky Kim & Howard Manis May Lynn Mansbach Henrie & Norris Marcus Michael McGee & Eddie Plunk Leigh McLean Paige & Jed Miller Elaine & Fred Miner Rachel & Anthony Morrison Jeri & Mitch Moskovitz Judy & Larry Moss Ronna & Hal Newburger Jill & Scott Notowich Marcia & Alvin Notowich Marilyn & Herb Notowich Robin & Billy Orgel Erin Ostrow Lyda Parker Plough Foundation Meredith Pritchartt Elaine & Maury Radin Judy & Nick Ringel Jennifer & Joe Roberts Wendy & Cary Rotter Packaging&More Paul Rubin Debra & Alex Saharovich Jacob Samuels Laurie & Harry Samuels Andrea & Craig Sander

Ruth Glass *

Lichterman-Loewenberg Family Foundation

Goldsmith Family Foundation

Laura & Jimmy Linder

Betsy & Andy Saslawsky

Bunny & Jeff Goldstein

Sue Ann & Bernard Lipsey

Kay Usdan Saslawsky Fund

Stacy & Josh Sanderson

Rachel & Joel Siegel Stacy & Jerry Siegler, Emily, Adam & Hannah Lisa & Howard Silver Gail & Charles Silverstein Amy & Tod Singer Ellen & Ronny Sklar Louise & Jerry Sklar Larry Skolnick Elaine & Irvin Skopp Shayna & Brad Somer Jill Steele Esther & Mike Stein Jill & Ken Steinberg Sarah & Naftali Thomas Susan Thorp Sandra Lee & Charles Trammell, Jr.

Richard Tripeer Mary & Corey Trotz Alla Tsiporkis Mariette & Joel Turetzky Andie & Michael Uiberall Stacy & Scott Vogel Enid & Barrie Weiser Ann & Mike Weiss Cathy & Craig Weiss Lewis Weiss Ilyssa & Michael Wertheimer Eileen & Steve Wishnia Bert & Art Wolff Tricia Woodman Barrie & Kenneth Wurzburg Carol & Ralph Yaffe Lyudmila Yeronchenko *Of blessed memory

mjcc staff directory Adina Karasik

Jeremy Weiser

LaWanda Johnson

Robert Schneider

Early Childhood

Assistant Director and Senior

Program Assistant

Vice President for Programs

(901) 259-9203 ljohnson@jccmemphis.org

IT/Facilities Manager (901) 259-9223 rschneider@jccmemphis.org

Lindsey Chase

Rosalyn Knox

Assistant Director

(901) 259-9235

(901)259-9209

jweiser@jccmemphis.org

akarasik@jccmemphis.org

Jill Steele

Barbara Byassee

CFO andÂ Senior Vice President for Finance

Early Childhood Director (901) 259-9205 lchase@jccmemphis.org

Mandy Kelley

A/P & Payroll Specialist

and Human Resources

(901) 259-9242

(901) 259-9233

bbyassee@jccmemphis.org

jsteele@jccmemphis.org

mkelley@jccmemphis.org

Josh Wright

Marcy Stagner

Assistant Sports

Program Director of Cultural

JFS Special Needs

Director/Strength and

Arts and Adult Services

Coordinator

Conditioning Coordinator

Bill Monroe

(901) 767-8511 bmonroe@jccmemphis.org

(901) 259-9241 jwright@jccmemphis.org

Judy Frisch

Fitness Center Director (901) 259-9212

(901)259-9230 mstagner@jccmemphis.org

Michael McGee Member Services Assistant Director

Program Director for Sports and Fitness (901) 259-9210 rknox@jccmemphis.org

Sarah Sehnert Executive Assistant (901) 259-9224 ssehnert@jccmemphis.org

Shyla Brown JFS Administrative Assistant (901) 767-8511 sbrown@jccmemphis.org

Sophie Samuels Camp and Youth Director (901) 259-9222 ssamuels@jccmemphis.org

Dale Steele

ECC Office

(901) 259-9214

JFS Driver

(901) 259-9207

mmcgee@jccmemphis.org

jfrisch@jccmemphis.org

Norris Marcus

Judy Goldberg

Development Director

Adult Services Coordinator (901)259-9220 stevekaplan@jccmemphis.org

(901) 259-9213

Susan Levko

nmarcus@jccmemphis.org

Membership and Marketing Drector (901) 259-9226 slevko@jccmemphis.orgÂ

(901) 259-9232 dsteele@jccmemphis.org

Danny Fadgen Aquatics Director (901) 259-9208 dfadgen@jccmemphis.org

Janet Rubin JFS Intake, Referral, and Volunteer Coordinator (901) 767-8511 jrubin@jccmemphis.org

Jenni Nettleton Director of Special Events

Grant Writer (901) 259-9243 jgoldberg@jccmemphis.org

Karen Bertrand Accounts Receivable Specialist (901) 259-9202 kbertrand@jccmemphis.org

Kimberly Napier Communications Manager/

Fitness Manager (901) 259-9237 pguoba@jccmemphis.org

Rabbi Mordechai Harris Director for the Center for Jewish Living and Learning (901) 259-9227 mharris@jccmemphis.org

Graphic Designer

Rashki Osina

(901) 259-9221

JFS Therapist

knapier@jccmemphis.org

Larry Skolnick President and CEO

(901) 259-9215

(901) 259-9228

jnettleton@jccmemphis.org

lskolnick@jccmemphis.org

Peter Guoba

(901) 767-8511 rosina@jccmemphis.org

Rhonda White Program Assistant

Steve Kaplan

Teresa Hughes Senior Services Manager (901) 767-8511 thughes@jccmemphis.org

MJCC Main Phone (901) 761-0810

Sports & Fitness Desk (901) 259-9229

Jewish Federation (901) 767-7100

Jewish Family Service (901) 767-8511

(901) 259-9236

Jewish Foundation

rwhite@jccmemphis.org

(901) 374-0400

mjcc tributes

The Mariette and Herbert Shainberg Endowment Fund receives all gifts not specifically designated for other purposes.

In Memory Of HELGA CORNELL Doris & Irvin Califf Kaye, Sarah & Jeff Lewis

DAVID FARGOTSTEIN Judie Ashkenaz & Family Jerome & Evelyn Makowsky Larry Skolnick

NORMA FISHER Mr. & Mrs. Barry Chase & Family Rayna & Michael Greenberg

JOE GRUEN Susan & Barry Chase

EVELYN GUNTER Joan & Phillip Baum

DR. POLLY HOCHMAN Robert M. Mednikow

BARBARA JACOBS Jerome & Evelyn Makowsky

STANLEY KAHN The Siegler Family

LYDIA KASET Marcia Ann & Michael Weiss

BEVERLY LEVINE Susan & Barry Chase

MILDRED LEVINE Jennifer & Joe Roberts

BARBARA EBER MICHEL Lynn & Gerald Eisenstatt Peggy & L.R. Jalenak, Jr. Marcia Ann & Michael Weiss

ASHER KATZ

MARILYN L. MILLER

Janice Scott

Jean & Buddy Ballin

SALLY KESSELMAN Larry Skolnick Emily & Alvin Steinberg

JOE KIRSCH Susan & Abe Plough Enid & Barrie Weiser

BOBBIE GORDON MILLER Lindsey Chase

LEO & FLORENCE PINSTEIN Ann & Mike Weiss

JOCELYN RUDNER Susan & Barry Chase

Enid & Barrie Weiser

MANNIE SCHEINBERG Marcia Ann & Michael Weiss

LAVERNE STRUMINGER Emilie G. Ratner

BOBBYE WEINBERGER Marcia Ann & Michael Weiss

ORVILLE WILLIAMS Lindsey Chase

HELENE WOLOSHIN Cathy & Craig Weiss

BARBARA ZITRON Janice Scott Cathy & Craig Weiss

In Honor Of STANLEY BILSKY'S BIRTHDAY Debra & Alex Saharovich

SIDNEY & CAROL FRANKLIN'S ANNIVERSARY Sara & Steve Kaplan

JEAN HAYDEN'S BIRTHDAY

ELISE JORDAN, MJCC CHAIR Marc & Jan Reisman

LAURIE & RANDY KARCHMER'S BIRTHDAYS Karen Franklin

Faye Bars

The Siegler Family

Tillie Koch

Molly & Jason Wexler

JEROME MAKOWSKY Al Berthouex

ARNOLD MANIS Marcia & Tom Fisher

PAUL & DIANE MENDELSON'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY Natalie Graber & Rob Wallace

BARRY PELTS' BIRTHDAY The Siegler Family

RHONDA SASLAWSKY'S BIRTHDAY Mary & Corey Trotz

IRVIN SERENCO RECEIVING CHAIR AWARD Jeanne & Irving Weiss

LARRY SKOLNICK Paula Winnig

STEVE WISHNIA Mr. Russell E. Bloodworth, Jr.

For Recovery Of HERMINE DAVIDSON Marcia Ann & Michael Weiss

GARY MALKIN Susan & Barry Chase

Lindsey Chase & Maggie Olswanger The Siegler Family

ADRIAN WEISSMAN Barbara & Max

RODNEY WOLF Lyda Parker

Memphis Jewish Community Center

NON–PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID MEMPHIS, TN PERMIT NO. 196

6560 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38138 (901) 761–0810 • jccmemphis.org

jewish family service tributes

These gifts are designated to support social service programming at JFS at the MJCC.

In Memory Of KATHY EDWINA BURCHETT Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Landau

BARBARA EBER MITCHEL Betsy & Steve Libby

MAX NOTOWITZ Shirley & Stanley Starr

BOBBYE WEINBERGER Louise & Jerry Sklar

In Honor Of CINDY FINESTONE'S BIRTHDAY Connie and Mike Sherman

CRAIG WEISS' BIRTHDAY Cindy & Mark Finestone

For Recovery Of GARY MALKIN Betsy & Steve Libby

NORRIS MARCUS Sue Ann & Bernard Lipsey

Connecting, Engaging, and Strengthening Jewish Memphis