October-December 2018 MJCC Scene by Memphis Jewish Community Center

Memphis Jewish Community Center

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October–December 2018 / Tishrei–Tevet 5779

a message from our board chair This Fall, is the start of our 2018-2019 Jewish Literary and Cultural Arts Series. We are excited to bring you a broad composition of literary arts events throughout the year including our Celebrating Empowered Women’s Luncheon, different authors, artists, dance, film, and more! Please be on the lookout for the brochure with details on these exciting upcoming events! We have had some exciting new renovations at the J including our gymnasium and Indoor pool renovations. We also would also like to thank Eileen and Steve Wishnia for the new equipment in the The Fun Zone. We are grateful for this unbelievable gift and our little ones are loving it!

Elise Jordan, Board Chair Dear Members, It has been a wonderful summer even though it seemed to have passed so quickly! We hope you all had a great time spending summer days at the Outdoor Water Park and relaxing by the pool. One of my favorite things about the summer is our precious little summer campers. The J was full of so many smiling faces all through the halls. I know so many memories were made thanks to our

As we approach the High Holidays, I would like to wish everyone L’Shanah Tova and hope you have a wonderful High Holiday Season. Please refer to our holiday closure schedule on the next page to see when the J will be closed. I invite you this fall to try one of our group fitness classes. You have 60+ classes per week to choose from included in your membership! The J has so many upcoming events, and I look forward to seeing you all there. There really is just something about this place! B’Shalom,

wonderful summer camp staff! Another big event that I would like to send my congratulations to, is the 2018 JCC Maccabi Games that took place in Orange County, CA this past August. For those of you that are not familiar with the JCC Macabbi Games, they are an Olympicstyle sporting competition held annually. We had 8 athletes and artists from Memphis representing the MJCC in the largest Jewish youth event in the world. We are so proud of those that competed this year – you made history!

Elise Jordan

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Facility Hours

Early Childhood Center

UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOURS:

Youth & Family

Rosh Hashanah

Jewish Literary & Cultural Arts Series

Cultural Arts Classes

Shainberg Art Gallery

10–11 12

Yom Kippur

Sukkot

Jewish Living & Learning Aquatics

Mon, Sep 10

Closed

Tue, Sep 11

Closed

Tue, Sep 18

5:30am–4pm

Wed, Sep 19

Closed

Mon, Sep 24

Closed

Tue, Sep 25

Closed

13–15

Fitness

Shemini Atzeret

Mon, Oct 1

Closed

16–17

Athletics

Simchat Torah

Tue, Oct 2

Closed

18–19

Jewish Family Services

*Extd. Saturday Hours Begin

Sat, Nov 10

12:00-8:45pm

20–21

Adult Services

Thanksgiving

Wed, Nov 21

5:30am–7:45pm

Legacy

Thu, Nov 22

Closed

MJCC Staff Directory

Fri, Nov 23

8am–5:45pm

MJCC & JFS Tributes

Mon, Dec 24

5:30am–7:45pm

Tue, Dec 25

8am–5:45pm

New year's Day

Mon, Dec 31

5:30am–5:45pm

New year's Day

Tue, Jan 1

Closed

Christmas

How to register for a class! Questions? Give us a call at (901) 761-0810 and we’ll be glad to help! Fri 3:15 – 4:15pm | 8/3 – 10/1 | $100 fee/$85m | 1743

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MJCC Waiver Form MJCC program participants who are under 17 must have a signed waiver by a parent/legal guardian – to be submitted before beginning any programs. Waivers are available at our Member Services Desk or online at jccmemphis.org/membership.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Sunday 8:00am–5:45pm Monday–Thursday 5:30am–9:45pm Friday 5:30am–5:45pm Saturday 12:00pm–8:45pm * *Saturday, March 17, 2018 through Saturday, November 3, 2018, the building will close at 6:45pm on Saturdays due to Daylight Saving Time.

Memphis Jewish Community Center 6560 Poplar Avenue • Memphis, TN 38138 (901) 761–0810

early childhood center Bete'avon – Enjoy Your Meal!

Yeladim Yoga

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

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.

Pre–K and JK • 3 by 8/15/18

Older Toddler and Transition • 2 by 12/31/18

Mon 2:15–2:45pm | 10/8–11/5 | $72 fee/$58m | 5203

Fri 3:45–4:15pm | 10/12–11/2 | $58 fee/$46m | 5204

Toddler Sports

Pre-K and JK • 3 by 8/15/18

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 • 3 by 12/31/18 MonWed 3:15–3:45pm | 10/8–11/7 | $113 fee/$90m | 5206

Fri 3:15–3:45pm | 10/12–11/2 | $58 fee/$46m | 5205

Fall Break

Oct 8–12 • Grades K–6

Field trip on Thursday, 10/11!

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It is every kid's dream - Camp during 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.

PRE-PAY BY 10/1 AND SAVE $50 ON THE WEEK! Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm | 10/8–12 $350 fee/$300m | 5164

PRE-PAY BY 10/1 AND SAVE $10 EACH DAY!

Germantown Schools Professional Development Day Nov 6 • Grades K–6

There will be a field trip!

PRE-PAY BY 11/1 AND SAVE $10!

Tue 7:30am–6pm | 11/6 | $75 fee/$65m | 5210

Veterans Day

Nov 12 • Grades K–6

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Winter Break

Dec 20, 21, 24, 26–28, 31 • Jan 2 Grades K–6

Field trip on Wednesdays and Fridays!

PRE-PAY BY 12/11 AND SAVE $50 ON THE WEEK!

7:30am–6:00pm | 12/21-1/3 | $500 fee/$450m | 5294

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

There will be a field trip!

PRE-PAY BY 11/1 AND SAVE $10!

Fri 7:30am–6pm | 11/12 | $75 fee/$65m | 5292

Thanksgiving Break

Nov 19 & 20 • Grades K–6 PRE-PAY BY 11/7 AND SAVE $20!

MonTue 7:30am–6pm | 11/19–20 | $150 fee/$130m | 5293

youth & family J Club After–School Program

Grades K–6

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.

Mon–Fri 3–6pm • 8/6/2018–5/23/2019

J Club is an annual commitment and will be billed monthly from July 2018-April 2019. 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!

Attendance

Yearly Fees

Class #

5 days/week

$2,330/$2,026

5153

4 days/week

$1,863/$1,620

5154

3 days/week

$1,398/$1,215

5155

2 days/week

$932/$811

5156

1 day/week

$466/$405

5157

5 w/transport*

$3,634/$3,160

5158

4 w/transport*

$2,908/$2,529

5159

3 w/transport*

$2,181/$1,896

5160

2 w/transport*

$1,449/$1,260

5161

1 w/transport*

$738/$642

5162

*Transport includes Riverdale and Bornblum Jewish Community School only.

Music Lessons Derek Brookshire has served for the last three summers as our MJCC Day Camp Music Specialist and has taught music for over 10 years at various schools and academies. His musical background is made up of the Delta traditions that spawned blues, jazz, rock and roll, and soul. He holds a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from the University of Memphis. Derek is available to teach guitar, piano, banjo, and mandolin.

Family Movie Night

at the Moss Family Pavilion Bring the whole family for movie night at the Moss Family Pavilion. Enjoy free popcorn and snow cones during the movie! Sat 7:30–9:30pm | 10/13 $12 fee per family/FREE for members | 5163

Contact Derek at brookshireartstudio@gmail.com or (901) 604-9414 for questions or to arrange lesson times.

CELEBRATING EMPOWERED WOMEN LUNCHEON

Speaker | Thursday, October 18 • 11:00am $45 Non-Members / $36 Members $148 Non-Members / $118 Members GOLD

Nancy Shapiro is the former Senior Vice President at The Recording Academy, the world’s most preeminent music organization best known for celebrating artistic and technical musical excellence through the GRAMMY Awards. She was the highest ranking woman at The Recording Academy. Nancy will be interviewed by Anne Pitts, Executive Director of the Levitt Shell.

KOSHER DELI NIGHT

Author | Sunday, December 16 • 6:00pm $30 Non-Members / $25 Members

Join us for a deliciously fun night with Kosher deli! Marilyn is the author of Lift and Separate, winner of the Star Award presented by the Women’s Fiction Writer’s Association for Outstanding Debut. She earned a degree in journalism from New York University and received an MA in liberal studies from Wesleyan University and an MA in Judaic studies from the University of Connecticut. Husbands And Other Sharp Objects is a heartwarming, hilarious novel for anyone who ever had a family.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT JCCMEMPHIS.ORG/LITERARY

See our website for details! All Festival events will be at the MJCC unless otherwise indicated.

cultural arts classes Mindful Meditation Circle Thursdays • 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.

Meditation

with Daniel Lamontagne Age 18+ This 8-week course is based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction clinic program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, started by JonKabatt-Zinn Ph.D. Thousands of people have taken his courses using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness. For more information, please visit www.meditatewithdan.com. Mon 7:00–8:30pm | 10/22–12/10 | $175 fee/$165m | 5269

Acrylic Painting with Cedar Nordbye Age 16+

This 6 week series is designed to teach you acrylic painting techniques. From color theory, to design, and medium technique, this class will cover it all! This is a class designed for all levels, from beginner to advanced student! Tue 6:00–8:00pm | 10/9–11/13 | $180 fee/$175m | 5267

Taking Better Photos with Your iPhone with Rena Knopf Age 16+

Want to step up your selfie game or simply take a nonfuzzy photo of your children? Come learn the basics of composing and taking a better iPhone photo. Get familiar with your iPhone camera features, gain some helpful photography tips, and learn about post processing apps. This workshop will give you the tools you need to up your iPhone photo game! Sun 11:00am–1:00pm | 11/18 | $35 fee/$30m | 5271

Beginning Pointed Pen with Maggie Naylor Age 16+

Take an in depth journey into the art of beautiful handwriting with this 6-week session of calligraphy classes. Learn how to create beautiful letterforms using pointed pens, which are the common style used to create Copperplate and Spencerian calligraphy and are being used today by many calligraphers particularly for wedding calligraphy. Have fun putting your new skills to use by practicing addressing envelopes and other projects. This is a great class for beginners who have never picked up a calligraphy pen, but also great for all levels to continue to grow and perfect the art of calligraphy. Supplies can be ordered online from Paper and Ink Arts in Nashville at www.paperinkarts.com/pointedpen.html Local stores have a few items, such as: Menage Fine Stationery & Gifts (430 Perkins Extd.) The Art Center (1636 Union) Hobby Lobby Michael's Tue 10:00–11:30am | 10/9–11/13 | $180 fee/$175m | 5268

shainberg art gallery "Co-Evolve”, a Juxtaposition of mixed media and meta by Dana Finimore

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 6, from 5:30-7:30pm In the gallery: September 5–28 Artist's Statement: Working in metal and mixed media, I work intuitively so that the execution is reactionary. I break down the terrain into a series of marks, textures, and shapes. Although the wearable sculptures and paintings are closely related, they ultimately co-evolve as separate pieces during my process. This reciprocal act lends itself to making work that is completely responsive to the renewal of body and mind that I experience while spending time in nature.

shainberg art gallery Siona Benjamin at the MJCC In the gallery: October 3–31

Originally from Bombay, Siona now lives in the US. Her work reflects her background of being brought up Jewish in a predominantly Hindu and Muslim India. In her paintings, she combines the imagery of her past with the role she plays in America today, making a mosaic inspired by both Indian miniature paintings and Sephardic icons. Opening Reception Sunday, October 7, from 3:30–5:30pm Lunch and Learn: “Faces: Weaving India and Jewish Narratives” (Fulbright Senior Scholar Fellowship Project) Monday, October 8, 12:30–2:00pm $15 fee/ $10 Member Midrash and Megillah Painting Workshop Monday, October 8, from 5:30–7:30pm $15 fee/ $10 Member • 5270 “Blue Like Me: The Art of Siona Benjamin” film screening and Q&A Tuesday, October 9, from 7:00pm–8:30pm

For full event descriptions, pick up your copy of the 2018–2019 Jewish Literary & Cultural Arts Series brochure!

Beth and Pat Okeon

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 1, from 5:30–7:30pm In the gallery: November 1–30 Pat Okeon will be displaying her oil on canvas paintings as well as torn paper works. Beth Okeon will be displaying acrylics and multimedia on canvas. Both artists’ works for this show center around a common theme: The Simplicity and Awesomeness of Nature.

Artists’ Link

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 6, from 5:30–7:30pm In the gallery: December 2–28 Artists’ Link is an organization for and by visual artists in the Memphis area. With over 110 members representing approximately 20 mediums, Artist’s Link exists to provide a way for artists to connect with the community.

Sunday, November 11 The MJCC is proud to be a host for the 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.

Rabbi Jason Weiner Scholar-in-Residence Our Scholar-in-Residence for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Global Day of Jewish Learning, as well as the Shabbat prior at Baron Hirsch Congregation, is Rabbi Jason Weiner who will share Torah, wisdom, and stories from his career of helping people and their families prepare for the ultimate journey as they pass from our world into the next Rabbi Jason Weiner, BCC, serves as the senior rabbi and director of the Spiritual Care Department at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, where he is responsible for the chaplaincy team and all aspects of spiritual care. Rabbi Weiner previously served as the assistant rabbi at Young Israel of Century City in West Los Angeles. He has earned rabbinic ordination at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinic School and from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg in Jerusalem, as well as a master's degree in bioethics and health policy from Loyola University (Chicago), where he is completing a doctorate in clinical bioethics. He has also earned a master's degree in Jewish history from Yeshiva University. Rabbi Weiner has completed four units of clinical pastoral education. He is a board-certified chaplain through Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, and he sits on the association's board. Rabbi Weiner is the president of the Southern California Board of Rabbis and has been honored with Rabbinic Leadership Awards from the Orthodox Union and Chai Lifeline. He is a member of the Cedars-Sinai End of Life Committee, Organ Donor Council and Bioethics Committee, for which he serves on the internal advisory board. Rabbi Weiner is also the rabbi of Knesset Israel Synagogue of Beverlywood, and he frequently serves as a scholar-in-residence at conferences and synagogues throughout the nation on topics related to Jewish medical ethics, pastoral care, health and wellness.

Holiday Programs

Fun for Families

Make Your Own Chanukah Candle Monday, December 3

Snack and Story with PJ Library of Memphis Monthly Thursdays, from 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30pm

Drop by our main lobby throughout the day to learn a bit about Chanukah and get a chance to make your very own hand dipped candle that can serve as your Shamash this Chanukah.

Children with their parents and/or grandparents are invited for a monthly story hour and kid friendly snack with PJ Library of Memphis and the MJCC's Center for Jewish Living and Learning. All events are free! UPCOMING DATES: 10/18, 11/15, 12/6

center for jewish living & learning J-Ed: Classes

“Why I Matter: Jewish Perspective on The Power of One” with Rabbi Naftali Zions

“Complex Conversations: Denominational Differences” with Rabbi Mordechai Harris

Kicks off in October! Stay tuned for more information.

“Torah Studies" with Rabbi Levi Klein

Our popular Tuesday morning discussions continue this fall with a deep dive into the Jewish Denominations. Their history, self-perceptions, evolutions, divides, and commonalities will all be considered as we discuss how each has played and continues to play an important role in our contemporary Jewish landscape. Tue 10:00–11:30am | 10/9–12/11 | $36 fee /$24m | 5208

An in-depth journey into the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Klein of Chabad at the MJCC. Each class stands on its own. No previous knowledge required. Offered FREE to members through a generous grant from an anonymous donor. Registration required. Thu 7:00–8:00pm | 10/11–12/20 | $5 fee/ $0m | 5209

Be on the lookout for exciting classes and programs exploring Israel and the Hebrew language with our new

Community Shlicha Meitav Menachem!

A Night of

Comic Belief Saturday, November 3

Reception 7:30 pm | Showtime 8:00–10:00 pm

Headliner

Myq Kaplan

We’ll eat. We’ll laugh. And then we’ll eat some more! Tickets are available at jccmemphis.org/comicbelief or stop by the Member Services Desk.

Featuring Aaron Friedman & Eli Lebowicz

Hosted by Andrew Tavin

aquatics Beginning Swim Lessons

Adult Swim Lessons

Level I Guppy/Level II Goldfish: Ages 3+

Learn to swim with Coach Nicki King!

Swimmers learn to float and swim on their own.

Sun 1:00-1:30 | 10/7–11/25 | $108 fee/$92m | 5263

No class 11/21 & 11/22.

Sun 3:00-3:30 | 10/7–11/25 | $108 fee/$92m | 5264

October–November

MW 2:15-2:45 | 10/8–11/28 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | 5127

Sun 1:00-1:30 | 12/2–12/16 | $40.50 fee/$34.50m | 5265

MW 4:00-4:30 | 10/8–11/28 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | 5128

Sun 3:00-3:30 | 12/2–12/16 | $40.50 fee/$34.50m | 5266

TT 2:15-2:45 | 10/9–11/29 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | 5130

Private and Swim Lessons

MW 4:45-5:15 | 10/8–11/28 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | 5129 TT 3:15-3:45 | 10/9–11/29 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | 5131

TT 5:30-6:00 | 10/9–11/29 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | 5132

December MW

2:15-2:45

12/3–12/19

$81

fee/$69

5248

4:45-5:15

12/3–12/19

$81

fee/$69

5250

MW 4:00-4:30 | 12/3–12/19 | $81 fee/$69 | 5249 TT

2:15-2:45

3:15-3:45

5:30-6:00

12/4–12/20

$81

fee/$69

5251

12/4–12/20

$81

fee/$69

5252

12/4–12/20

$81

fee/$69

5253

Intermediate Swim Lessons

MW 2:15-2:45 | 10/8–11/28 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | MW 3:15-3:45 | 10/8–11/28 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | MW 5:30-6:00 | 10/8–11/28 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | TT 2:15-2:45 | 10/9–11/29 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | TT 4:00-4:30 | 10/9–11/29 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 | TT 4:45-5:15 | 10/9–11/29 | $202.50 fee/$172.50 |

Package of 4 Half–hour Lessons: $270 fee/$210m

Triathlete/Masters Swim Training: Ages 15+

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$81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $81

fee/$69 fee/$69 fee/$69 fee/$69 fee/$69 fee/$69

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5133 5134 5135 5136 5137 5138

This class is designed by the Arthritis foundation to work on the flexibility and range of motion of the joints in a warm environment. Age 30+.

5254 5255 5256 5257 5258 5259

Blue Dolphin Swim Team

Advanced Swim Lessons

Level IV Sting Ray/Level V Shark: Ages 4+ Swim farther, learn racing dives and competitive strokes in preparation for joining the swim team. MW 3:15–3:45pm | 10/8–11/28 | $202.50 fee/$172.50m | 5139 MW 3:15–3:45pm | 12/3–12/19 | $81 fee/$69m | 5260

Private (3 Participants)

Arthritis Aquatics Exercise

October–November

No class 11/21.

Package of 4 Half–hour Lessons: $210 fee/$180m

MWF 5:30-6:30 | 12/3–12/31 | $30 fee/$15m | 5149

No class 11/21 & 11/22.

2:15-2:45 | 12/3–12/19 3:15-3:45 | 12/3–12/19 5:30-6:00 | 12/3–12/19 2:15-2:45 | 12/4–12/20 4:00-4:30 | 12/4–12/20 4:45-5:15 | 12/4–12/20

Private (2 Participants)

MWF 5:30-6:30 | 11/2–11/30 | $30 fee/$15m | 5148

Swim farther, learn dives and other strokes.

MW MW MW TT TT TT

Package of 4 Half–hour Lessons: $140 fee/$120m

MWF 5:30-6:30 | 10/3–10/31 | $30 fee/$15m | 5147

Level III Clown Fish: Ages 4+

December

Private (1 Participant)

MWF 8:30-9:20 | 10/3–10/31 | $30 fee/$17m | 5142 MWF 8:30-9:20 | 11/2–11/30 | $30 fee/$17m | 5143 MWF 8:30-9:20 | 12/3–12/31 | $30 fee/$17m | 5144

Swim meets throughout the year allow participants to use their improved strokes and Freestyle with racing dives and flip turns.

Blue Dolphin I: Ages 4–16 MTWT 4:30-5:15pm | 9/4–12/20 | 5150 Non–Member: $330 / $260 siblings Member: $240 / $200 siblings

Team Memphis goes to

Atlanta, GA in 2019! JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest • July 28–August 2, 2019 For ages 13–16, the JCC Maccabi Games, an Olympic-style sporting competition held annually, is the largest 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, Fitness, & Aquatics, at rknox@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9210.

Fitness Staff Spotlight

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My name is Jonece, but I like to be called JoJo. I am from Memphis, born and raised. I have a twin brother, four sisters, and a puppy I recently adopted. I played basketball throughout high school and obtained my Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Memphis. Being an athlete, I have always had a passion for fitness and I knew that I wanted to have a career that makes exercise and nutrition fun for everyone. After years of working in this industry, it has been so fulfilling to help others gain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. What won me over about the MJCC is the feeling of family. It makes my job even more rewarding and I can't think of anywhere else that I would rather be.

Check out the Group Fitness Schedule at

jccmemphis.org/groupfitness

fitness Gymnastics

Kids Fitness

Tumble Jumpers 1: Ages 3–5

Through a research-based curriculum, kids will learn to enjoy fitness, test their limits and create healthy lifelong habits while gaining exposure to fundamental exercises and principles.

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 | 10/8–12/10 | $120 fee/$100m | 5183

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 | 10/8–12/10 | $120 fee/$100m | 5184

MJCC Stars Gymnastics Level 1: Ages 5–12 Basic tumbling, flexibility, and the uneven bars. Wed 4:00–5:00pm | 10/10–12/12 | $155 fee/$135m | 5185 No class 11/21.

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 | 10/10–12/12 | $155 fee/$135m | 5186 No class 11/21.

Pilates for Kids This class helps build strength, endurance, and flexibility. It will also help with coordination, posture, improvement concentration, and teach your child the basic skills of Pilates in a fun atmosphere with friends.

Ages 3–5 Tue 3:45–4:15pm | 10/9–10/30 | $50 fee/$40m | 5187 Tue 3:45–4:15pm | 11/6–12/11 | $70 fee/$60m | 5188

Ages 5–12 Tue 4:30–5:30pm | 10/9–10/30 | $70 fee/$60m | 5189 Tue 4:30–5:30pm | 11/6–12/11 | $100 fee/$90m | 5190

Toddler Tumblers

At the JCC we believe that developing and nurturing children's love of movement and tumbling will start them on a lifelong path to fitness, health, and wellness.

Ages 2 and 3

Thu 3:30–4:00pm | 10/11–25 | $40 fee/$30m | 5181 Thu 3:30–4:00pm | 11/1–12/13 | $80 fee/$70m | 5182

Aikido A Japanese martial art based on a philosophy of nonviolence. Students of all fitness levels can advance through the ranks, learning traditional joint locks, throws, and wooden weaponry. Also learn self-defense, stranger safety, and anti-bullying.

Inversion Workshop Inversions help us to shift our perspective and find the playful aspects of yoga and our everyday lives. They build confidence, strength, balance, and grace. In this all levels inversion workshop, Marcy will teach you multiple techniques to take your inversions to the next level. Whether you're afraid of going upside down or have been practicing handstand for years, this workshop will give everyone the tools they need for stronger, more balanced inversions. Together we will safely explore a variety of inversions including headstand, forearm stand, and handstand.

Age 18+ Wed 6:00–8:00pm | 10/24 | $35 fee/$25m | 5194

fitness RockSteady

Boxers condition for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength. The opponent is Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s causes a loss in many elements that boxers condition to improve. And published medical research has shown that intense exercise can reduce, reverse and delay Parkinson’s symptoms.

Balance Class This class is designed to improve balance, range of motion, and stability. The exercises are inspired by yoga, tai chi, and modern fitness. Any fitness level.

Age 15+

MonWed 12:30–1:30pm | 12/3–12/19 | $20 fee/$10m | 5198

Mon 1:00–3:00pm • WedFri 2:00–3:00pm

Fit Over 50

10/3–31 | $30 fee/$0m | 5289 11/2–30 | $30 fee/$0m | 5290 12/3–31 | $30 fee/$0m | 5291

Zumbini

A baby and me class created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill, and emotional development for children ages 0–4, all while creating the ultimate bonding experience for families. Price includes a book + music bundle, valued at $35!

Improve your well-being with this exercise class for anyone at the age 50 and older. The program includes flexibility and range-of-motion movements, weightbearing exercises for muscular strength and endurance, deep breathing, and body awareness motions.

Ages 0–4

Tue 4:30–5:15pm | 10/9–12/11 | $165 fee/$145m | 5073

How to Program your Workout Routine Whether you've been lifting weights for years or you're just getting started, you're probably wondering... Am I getting maximum benefit? Am I doing it correctly? Why am I doing this? When should I increase the weight I'm lifting? Learn the basics! Basic weight and body weight exercises. Train in phases: strength, endurance, hypertrophy (increasing the size of the muscle), and maximal strength. Be Consistent: literally months and beyond. Recover: eating properly, eating protein, improving your mobility, foam rolling, stretching, and sleeping.

Age 18+ Sun 1:00–2:30pm | 10/14 | $25 fee/$15m | 5195

Stressed? Come knock it out at our exclusive Boxing Bootcamp! This fast pace 30-minute workout will make you sweat, shed pounds, and find your inner boxer. From body weight exercises to boxing techniques, you’re sure to get an explosive workout.

Age 18+ Sunday 12:00–12:30pm • Monday 6:30–7:00pm Tuesday 4:30–5:00pm • Wednesday 6:30–7:00pm Thursday 12:00–12:30pm & 4:30–5:00pm

$45 Non-member/ $30 Member per month

To register, go to

jccmemphis.org/BoxingBootcamp

athletics Developmental Sports Our Smart Start program is an innovative step-by-step approach that builds confidence and self-esteem in a fun and safe sports environment.

Ages 3–5

TueThu 3:30–4:00pm | 10/9–11/15 | $140 fee/$110m |5243 TueThu 3:30–4:00pm | 11/27–12/18 | $80 fee/$65m | 5244

Youth Basketball Lil Dribblers Ages 3–5 Boys and girls will learn the basics of basketball. Mon 4:15–5:00pm | 10/15–11/9 | $120 fee/$90m | 5246

Hoops & Handles Basketball Training Ages 6–9 Focus on core basketball fundamentals for all skill levels. Shooting form, dribbling, footwork, and scrimmages. Wed 5:45–6:45pm | 10/10–11/14 | $120 fee/$90m | 5245

Junior Grizzlies Basketball League (Co-ed) Registration Deadline: October 15

Girl Power Basketball Clinic Ages 8–13 Improve dribbling, shooting, and passing in a fastpaced, fun environment. Thu 5:15–6:15pm | 11/8–29 | $60 fee/$45m | 5231 No class 11/22.

Girl Power Basketball League Registration Deadline: November 1 Ages 8–13 Practices start in December. MonThu 5:15–6:15pm | 12/3–3/3 | $185 fee/$150m | 5232

Youth Basketball Team Registration 8 Game Guarantee + Single Elimination Championship Tournament!

Registration Deadline: October 28 Varsity: Ages 15–17 (Boys) Mon 5:30–9:30pm | 12/3–3/4 | $450 fee/$400m | 5237

14U: Ages 12–14 (Boys) Mon 5:30–9:30pm | 12/3–3/4| $450 fee/$400m | 5238

12U: Ages 10–11 (Boys)

This league consists of practices at which the participants will focus on learning to shoot, dribble, pass, and have fun playing as a team.

Tue 5:30–9:30pm | 12/4–3/5 | $450 fee/$400m | 5239

Ages 4–5

10U: Ages 8–9 (Boys)

Sun 1:30–2:30pm • Wed 5:30–6:15pm 12/2–2/17 | $160 fee/$130m | 5226

Ages 6–7

Sun 2:30–3:30pm • Tue 5:30–6:15pm

12U: Ages 10–11 (Girls) Tue 5:30–9:30pm | 12/4–3/5 | $450 fee/$400m | 5240 Mon 5:30–9:30pm | 12/3–3/4 | $450 fee/$400m | 5241

10U: Ages 8–9 (Girls) Mon 5:30–9:30pm | 12/3–3/4 | $450 fee/$400m | 5242

12/2–2/17 | $160 fee/$130m | 5227

Adult Basketball

Hoop Stars Basketball League (Boys Only) Registration Deadline: October 15

Men’s 18+ League Draft: Tue, 1/8 at 6:30pm

Practices start November 25. Games start in December.

FULL YEAR MJCC Members Only Jan–Dec 2019 | $210m | 5234

Ages 8–9

WINTER ONLY Thu 6:30pm–9:30pm | 1/17–4/11 | $125 fee/$100m | 5236

Ages 10–11

Men’s 30+ League Draft: Tue, 1/8 at 7:30pm

Ages 12–13

Sun 4:30–5:30pm • Tue 4:30–5:30pm 12/2–3/5 | $185 fee/$150m | 5230

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FULL YEAR MJCC Members Only Jan–Dec 2019 | $210m | 5233 WINTER ONLY Sun 9:00am–12:00pm | 1/13–4/7 | $125 fee/$100m | 5235

athletics Youth Tennis

Adult Tennis

Mini Champs Tennis: Ages 4–6

Adult Beginner's Tennis: Age 17+

Introduce your child to the fundamentals of tennis. MonWed 3:45–4:30pm | 10/8–11/14 | $240 fee/$180m | 5219

Introductory class for players with little or no tennis experience. Emphasis is on serve, backhand, and forehand ground strokes. Mon 6:00–7:00pm | 10/8–11/19 | $140 fee/$105m | 5223

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 10/7–11/14 | $240 fee/$180m | 5220

8U Red: Ages 6–8 Learn the fundamentals of tennis. Activities are focused on developing the ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination). TueThu 4:30–5:30pm | 10/9–11/15 | $240 fee/$180m | 5217

10U Orange: Ages 8–10 For the serious junior player who wants to train hard and focus on fitness, strokes, strategy, and competition. TueThu 5:30–6:30pm | 10/9–11/15 | $240 fee/$180m | 5218

Intermediate Tennis Clinic: Age 17+ This class is for those with some prior instruction and playing experience. The main emphasis is on serve and ground strokes with the volley and singles strategy being introduced. Thu 6:30–7:30pm | 10/11–11/15 | $120 fee/$90m | 5224

Adult Cardio Tennis: Age 17+ Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. Sun 9:00–10:00am | 10/7–11/11 | $120 fee/$90m | 5225

Next Level Tennis: Ages 10–13 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 10/7–11/14 | $240 fee/$180m | 5221

Junior Academy Tennis: Ages 13–17 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 | 10/12–11/16 | $120 fee/$90m | 5222

jewish family service

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

Shalom Shuttle Our experienced driver provides transportation to members of our Jewish community who are at least 60 years old as well as those adults of any age with special needs. Transportation is provided with door to door assistance for just $4 one-way to locations within Shelby County. Please note we are unable to accommodate those individuals in wheel chairs. Preregistration and reservations are required, and can be made by contacting 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. JFS has a longstanding social group that is designed to enhance independence and quality of life through activities including: equestrian therapy, agility and strength training with Cindy, painting classes with Chany, Everyday Super Heroes-torah study with Rabbi Harris, Pickleball, yoga class with Colleen, cooking with Chef Blake, movies, bowling, professional sporting events, acting class, community service activities, fine arts events, as well as advocacy support to those with legal or social difficulties. In addition, JFS is also reaching out to teens and tweens who would like to form a social group of their own. For more information about our programs, 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 Tuesday of each month from 10:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30am. This program assists Holocaust survivors with completion of Claims Conference and Blue Card applications. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Rashki Osina at (901) 767-8511 or rosina@jccmemphis.org.

Counseling The counseling program at JFS provides individual, couples, and family therapy for adults and adolescents. Counseling is provided on a sliding-fee scale based on the client's ability to pay. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact JFS at (901) 7678511.

Volunteering JFS volunteers have several opportunities to work with home bound Jewish seniors: Volunteer Driver for medical appointments and shopping, Kosher Meals delivery, Friendly Visitor, Stay in Touch telephone assurance, and Handy Helper for home chores. We also need volunteers to serve as Drivers with our Special Needs activities, engage seniors in our monthly Shabbat Shalom programs, work on various special projects, and work with other MJCC programs and services. Interested? Contact Audrey May at (901) 7678511 or amay@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 Teresa Hughes at (901) 7678511 or thughes@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, 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 | 10/10 | 5212 Wed 5:00–9:00pm | 10/24 | 5213 Wed 5:00–9:00pm | 11/14 | 5214 Wed 5:00–9:00pm | 11/28 | 5215 Wed 5:00–9:00pm | 12/12 | 5216

Social Work and the Law Technology intersects the Social Work community in unique and challenging ways. This course aids the Social Worker in avoiding the legal pitfalls when the law collides with the daily practice of this caring profession NASW CEU Aproval pending Fri 7:30am–12:00pm | 10/19 | $15 advance pay / $20 at the door | 5285

Let's Look at the R-ace Card: "A Look at the Ethics of Race and Culture in the 21st Century Social Work Practice" This course will help us to recognize both the overt and subtle influence of race and culture on the therapeutic relationship as well as to help us explore the degrees of differentiation between the social worker and client. We will also explore challenges and develop potential solutions. NASW CEU Approval pending Fri 7:30am–12:00pm | 12/7 | $15 advance pay / $20 at the door | 5287

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. For more information on our support groups or programming, please contact Jewish Family Service at (901) 767–8511 or visit jccmemphis.org/JFS.

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.

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adult services MIFA Scheidt–Hohenberg Hot Meal Program Provided by the Memphis Jewish Federation Lunch at 11:30am, Mon–Fri | Programs at 12:15pm

For meal reservations visit the Member Services Desk or call (901) 761-0810 by the preceding morning before noon. On Mondays, reservations must be made BEFORE noon on preceding Friday. No names will be added after 12 noon. Minimum age to eat is 60. Round-trip bus fare to and from the MJCC is $2 – available TueWedThu. Please contact Steve Kaplan at (901) 259-9220 or stevekaplan@jccmemphis.org for details.

Tuesdays

Thursdays 10/4 …

Speaker: Rabbi Feivel Strauss Topic: Jewish Mysticism

Speaker: Mike Justice Topic: Phones with Closed Captions

10/11 …

Speaker: SRVS Topic: Preventing Elder Abuse

10/16 …

Speaker: Meitav Menachem, Community Shlicha Topic: Yom HaAliyah

10/18 …

Speaker: Mike Justice Topic: Internet Phones with WIFI

10/23 …

Speaker: Rabbi Sarit Horwitz Topic: Multiple Way We Conceive of G-D

10/25 …

Speaker: Jimmy Ogle Topic: Memphis Historic Tall Buildings

10/30 …

A Trip to Lichterman Nature Center to see the Scarecrow Exhibit

10/2 …

MJCC Closed in observance of Simchat Torah

10/9 …

11/6 … Trip to Baskins Robbins 11/13 …

Speaker: Jimmy Ogle Topic: Memphis History

11/13 …

Speaker: Lynnie Mirvis Topic: Storytelling

11/20 ...

Speaker: Steve Kaplan, Topic: Top 10 Tips for the Holidays!

11/27 …

Film screening of The Comedy of Henny Youngman

11/1 …

Speaker: Cindy Longmire Topic: Manicures and Pedicures

11/8 … Trip to Crosstown Concourse Speaker: Jimmy Ogle 11/15 … Topic: Memphis during WWI and the Roaring 20’s 11/22 … Closed for Thanksgiving 11/29 … Entertainer: Frank Shaffer, Drum Circle 12/6 …

Speaker: Cantor Aryeh Samberg Topic: Chanukah Songs

Speaker: Rabbi Mordechi Harris Topic: My Chanukah

12/13 …

Speaker: Jimmy Ogle Topic: Historic Memphis Homes

12/11 …

Speaker: Bluma Zuckerbrot-Finklestein Topic: Israel Challenges Today

12/20 …

Special program: “Saved Victrola Jewish Music, with Christian Stanfield”

12/18

Movie: “Going My Way”

12/27 …

Speaker: Rabbi Shuki Nissan Topic: Finding joy in Everyday Life!

12/4 …

Sunday Fun Day! Meet us there, or grab a ride for $2. Questions? Call Steve Kaplan at (901) 259-9220. 10/14 ... Trip to Brooks Art Gallery to hear Midori (violinist with IRIS Orchestra) 3:00pm. $35 11/11 ... Trip to Lichterman Nature Center. 1:00pm 12/2 ... Trip to “Seize the Clay.” Make your own Fused Glass Jewelry! $20

adult services Adult Club Monthly Luncheons

Pottery Class

$5 per lunch reservation – required by Monday before the luncheon date. To make reservations, or cancel, call the MJCC at (901) 761-0810. Musical entertainment provided by Creative Aging.

In this 6-week course, participants paint ceramic pieces, exploring aspects of the pottery making process including color theory and principles of design; application processes; and how paints and glazes work together to create different effects, patterns and colors. Learn how to utilize different painting skills and techniques to paint ceramics and how different applications processes work. Adam Loeffel, Instructor is with Seize the Clay, founded in 1994.

12:00pm in the Belz Social Hall

with Adam Loeffel

Wed 1:00–3:00pm | 10/24–11/28 | $60 fee/$50m | 5284

Wed, Oct 24 Bill Thurman

Wed, Dec 26 Irving Evans

violin

keyboards

Beginning Spanish with Barbara Mansberg

Learn conversational Spanish with 35-year veteran Spanish Teacher Barbara Mansberg. MonWed 1:30–2:30pm | 10/3–12/3 | $105 fee/$85m | 5282

Manicures

with Cindy Longmire Get a 30-minute manicure! Contact Cindy Longmire at (901) 412-5267 to make an appointment. Mon 9:00am–2:00pm | 11/12 | $30 fee/$25m | 5074

Medicare Part D Assistance with Sidney Lehman and Tennessee Ship Commission

Contact Steve Kaplan at (901) 259-9220 to make an appointment. Appointment required. Sun 10:00am–3:00pm | 11/11 Thu 10:00am–3:00pm | 11/15

Beginning Bridge Lessons with Debbie Jackson

Learn to play the world's greatest game! These lessons are designed for players with little or no previous knowledge of bridge. Learn the basics, and start playing in no time! Fri 1:00–3:00pm | 10/12–11/19 | $80 fee/$72m | 5283

Hadassah Book Club

Join us and read novels selected by club members. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Tue 1:30–3:00pm | 9/2018–8/2019 | $12 fee/$8m | 5177

Tue, Oct 9 "The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley" by Hannah Tinti Tue, Nov 13 ”The Girl with Seven Names” by Hyeonseo Lee Tue, Dec 11 ”What She Knew” by Gilly McMillan

Thank you The MJCC Summer Camp 2018 would like to thank campers, staff, and parents for another amazing year!

See you next summer! Y IE LD FO R AWE SOM E NE SS

Save The Date

Sunday, November 18 • 9:30am–5:00pm Monday, November 19 • 9:00am–6:30pm

Do your holiday shopping with regional artisans! Want to be an artist or vendor? Contact Marcy Stagner at mstagner@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9230. 23

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Young Adults

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

7 West Carolina Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103

REQUIREMENTS

Must be 15 or older Swim 300 yards non-stop (assortment of strokes) Pick up 10lb brick from 8'-10' of water. Tread water with no hands for one minute.

October 7 / 3:00 – 6:00pm Ages 21–35

The MJCC invites Jewish young adults to Loflin Yard for a private night of yard games, music, and fun!

Thu, Dec 27 • 10:00am–4:00pm Fri, Dec 28 • 10:00am–4:00pm Sun, Dec 30 • 10:00am–4:00pm Wed, Jan 2 • 10:00am–4:00pm

2 drinks to the first 60 people!

$290 Non-member / $250 Member • Reg 5310 For more dates and times, go to

Be part of our Lower Level

jccmemphis.org/lifeguard

Grizzlies tickets giveaway!

Memphis' original craft brewery welcomes you to our spacious tap room. With every Ghost River beer on tap, food trucks daily, and special events each week, our tap room might become your favorite spot.

To find a location near you, visit

WED+THURS: 4-10 FRI+SAT: 12-10 SUN: 12-8

SPROUTS.COM/STORES 24

13561

My Father planted for me, Now I plant for my children 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 8/16/18): A Friend of the Program

Sharon & Mike Goldstein

Laura & Jimmy Linder

Scheidt Family Foundation

Anonymous (14)

Donna & Bob Goodman

Sue Ann & Bernard Lipsey

Adam Schrier

Mary Walton Allen

Morten Gorden *

Mr. & Mrs. Lester Lit

Lee Schwartzberg

Carole & Steve Angel

Martha & Jerrold Graber

Deanna & Irvin Serenco

Julie & Lawson Arney

Teri & Larry Graber

Cindy & Harry Loewenberg

Tova & Roy Graber

Alla & Nathan Lubin

Shainberg Family Foundation

The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Gaby & David Attias

Rita A. Mercille-Green

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 Michelle & Arthur Buring Susan & Barry Chase Hallie & Jay Cohen Barbie & Ray Dan Bennette & Michael Dragutsky Tami & Bob Eiseman Tara & Jeff Engelberg Leslie & Jonathan Epstein Margaret & Shep Fargotstein Rhonda and Lenny Feiler Judy & Peter Felsenthal Cindy & Mark Finestone Hal Fogelman Kim & Rick Fogelman Margo & Mark Fogelman Alvin Franklin Marlene & Herb Gerson Lisa Menuskin & Neil Gibson Silvia & George Glaser Ruth Glass * Goldsmith Family Foundation Bunny & Jeff Goldstein Sandy Goldstein

The Great Oaks Foundation Rayna & Michael Greenberg Mimi Grossman Shirley & Gordon Gruen Diane & Mark Halperin Karen & Adam Hamburger Jerry Hanover * Iris & Ronald Harkavy Marcia & Allan Hayden Leigh & Rob Hendry Jenny & Larry Herman Hilary Hodus Mitch Hodus Jerry Huff Allen & Kay Iskiwitz Monique & Charles Jalenak Carol Ann & Jon Jenkins Elise & Richard Jordan Elana & Josh Kahane Cheryl & Gary Kaplan Janet & Paul Katz Sally Kesselman * Barbara & Scott Klazmer Toba & Leslie Kornberg Rochelle & Michael Koslin Susan & Alan Kosten Judy & Morris Kriger Leslie & Nat Landau Geri & Hal Lansky Roselle Lazarov Michelle & Mark Levine Myrna & Joe Levy Sarah & Jeff Lewis Gail & Myron Lewis Jeannette & Larry Lewis * Betsy & Steve Libby Lichterman-Loewenberg Family Foundation

Steve Lubin Jerome Magdovitz Magdovitz Family Foundation Dinah & Gary Makowsky Evelyn & Jerome Makowsky Kim & Howard Manis May Lynn Mansbach Henrie & Norris Marcus Sally and Herman Markell 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 Steven Levy & Elizabeth Olim 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 Stacy & Josh Sanderson Betsy & Andy Saslawsky Kay Usdan Saslawsky Fund

Barbara Shainberg Jill & Scott Shanker 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 Marcy & Troy Stagner 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 Jeanne and Warren Wurzburg Carol & Ralph Yaffe Lyudmila Yeronchenko *Of blessed memory

mjcc staff directory Adina Karasik

Jill Steele

Lindsey Chase

Robert Schneider

Early Childhood

CFO andÂ Senior Vice President for Finance and Human Resources (901) 259-9233 jsteele@jccmemphis.org

Assistant Director of the MJCC & Early Childhood Center Director (901) 259-9205 lchase@jccmemphis.org

IT/Facilities Manager

Jonathan Gowan

Mandy Kelley Fitness Center Director (901) 259-9212 mkelley@jccmemphis.org

ajamieson@jccmemphis.org

Camp and Youth Assistant Director (901) 259-9237 jgowan@jccmemphis.org

Audrey J. May

Jonece Jeans

Program Director of Cultural Arts and Adult Services (901) 259-9230 mstagner@jccmemphis.org

Assistant Director (901) 259-9209 akarasik@jccmemphis.org

Ashley Jamieson Marketing and Communications Director (901) 259-9226

JFS Intake, Referral, and Volunteer Coordinator (901) 767-8511

Group Fitness Manager (901) 259-9241 jjeans@jccmemphis.org

amay@jccmemphis.org

Judy Frisch

Bill Monroe

ECC Office (901) 259-9207 jfrisch@jccmemphis.org

JFS Special Needs Coordinator (901) 767-8511 bmonroe@jccmemphis.org

Dale Steele

Judy Goldberg Development Director (901) 259-9243 jgoldberg@jccmemphis.org

JFS Driver

Juliana Harkavy

(901) 259-9232

Sports and League Director (901) 259-9215 jharkavy@jccmemphis.org

dsteele@jccmemphis.org

Danny Fadgen Aquatics Director

Karen Bertrand

Marcy Stagner

Mary Elizabeth Jones JFS Social Services Director (901) 767-8511 mjones@jccmemphis.org

Meitav Menachem Community Shlicha, CJLL (901) 259-9245 mmenachem@jccmemphis.org

Michael McGee Membership Director (901) 259-9214 mmcgee@jccmemphis.org

(901) 259-9223 rschneider@jccmemphis.org

Rosalyn Knox Program Director for Sports, Fitness, & Aquatics (901) 259-9210 rknox@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

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

Teresa Hughes

Nicki King

Senior Services Manager

Assistant Aquatics Director (901) 259-9208

(901) 767-8511

Emma Gowan

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

Executive Assistant

Kimberly Napier

Rabbi Mordechai Harris

MJCC Main Phone

(901) 259-9224

Communications Manager/ Graphic Designer (901) 259-9221 knapier@jccmemphis.org

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

(901) 761-0810

Larry Skolnick

Rashki Osina

President and CEO (901) 259-9228

Jewish Federation

lskolnick@jccmemphis.org

JFS Therapist (901) 767-8511 rosina@jccmemphis.org

LaWanda Johnson

Rhonda White

(901) 767-8511

Program Assistant (901) 259-9203 ljohnson@jccmemphis.org

Program Assistant (901) 259-9236 rwhite@jccmemphis.org

Jewish Foundation

(901) 259-9208 dfadgen@jccmemphis.org

egowan@jccmemphis.org

Jaynie Cohen Judaken Member Services Coordinator (901) 259-9225 jjudaken@jccmemphis.org

Jeremy Weiser Chief Operating Officer (901) 259-9235 jweiser@jccmemphis.org

nking@jccmemphis.org

thughes@jccmemphis.org

Sports & Fitness Desk (901) 259-9229

(901) 767-7100

Jewish Family Service

(901) 374-0400

mjcc tributes THE MARIETTE AND HERBERT SHAINBERG ENDOWMENT FUND RECEIVES ALL GIFTS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN MEMORY OF ALLEN EXELBIERD

Tracy Schuleman

JOANNE MARKELL

Ken, Jordan, & Cara Levi

Chris LaPorte

Sandy Goldstein

Seigler Family

Andrea & Craig Sander & Family

Louise & Jerry Sklar

Bruce Feldbaum Sandy Goldstein Jeff Crowe Diane Rudner & Family Jennifer Exelbierd Caydie Nickey Enid & Barrie Weiser Scott Price Dave, Tami, Madi, & Meg Shepard

Jennifer & Joe Roberts

FREDA GUBIN Bari & Rick Eiseman

ETHEL WISHNIA Larry, Josh, & Sophie Skolnick

SHELLY SASLAWSKY

Seigler Family

Susan & Barry Chase

Enid & Barrie Weiser

Lindsey Chase & Family

Jennifer Roberts

Barbara McKee & Marshall Jaffe

LARRY KOCH Enid & Barrie Weiser

Larry, Josh, & Sophie Skolnick Allan & Marcia Hayden

Karen Deutsch

JONATHAN FEINGOLD Mr. & Mrs. Joe Goldstein

HERBERT OMELL JoBeth & Gary Omell

ELLA SILBER Enid & Barrie Weiser

JANE COHEN Larry, Josh, & Sophie Skolnick Perre Magness

SAM ALABASTER Susan & Barry Chase

IN HONOR OF RONALD & IRIS HARKAVY’S 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Steve & Betsy Libby Dr. & Mrs. Philip Aronoff Ben Beatus Jr. Joan & Philip Baum Enid & Barrie Weiser Joyce & Sidney Levine

Maggie Silver Allan & Marcia Hayden

JOY WILK’S BIRTHDAY Steve & Betsy Libby Patti & William Weiss Deanna & Irvin Serenco

LAURA TENENBAUM’S

KAREN KOPLON’S BIRTHDAY Melody & Greg Usdan

MARCIA & MIKE WEISS’ 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Deanna & Irvin Serenco

MARRIAGE OF MICHELLE

Patti & William Weiss

BIRTHDAY

HARKAVY & MARK POLLACK

Lisa, Jordan, & Cara Levi

Bari & Rick Eiseman

Lisa, Jordan, & Cara Levi

JACK & MARILYN BELZ’S 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Randy McKnight

JONATHAN EPSTEIN’S BIRTHDAY The Staff of the Running Pony

THE BIRTHDAYS OF MR. & MRS. DAVID POLLOW Mr. & Mrs. Joe Goldstein

THE ENGAGEMENT OF NATHAN FRANKLIN & MARGO LIBBY Larry, Josh, & Sophie Skolnick

FOR RECOVERY OF JOYCE LEVINE Marcia Moskovitz Brenda Wolf

MARCIA HAYDEN Marcia Moskovitz

ARLENE SCHLESINGER Mickey and Arthur Buring

Marcia Moskovitz

HALLIE ELLIOT Marcia Moskovitz

HERMAN MARKELL Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J Landau

MICHAEL JOFFRE Michael McGee

BRENDA WOLF Marcia Moskovitz

Memphis Jewish Community Center

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jfs at the mjcc tributes THESE GIFTS ARE DESIGNATED TO SUPPORT SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMMING AT JFS AT THE MJCC. IN MEMORY OF ALLEN EXELBIERD

SHELLY SASLAWSKY

Sam Epstein and Eileen Segal

Goldie Burson Mark and Cindy Finestone Neil and Susie Cohen Friends at Renasant Bank

JANE COHEN Sam Epstein and Eileen Segal Barbara Epstein

LARRY KUN Janice Scott

Jerome and Evelyn Makowsky Lorraine and Bert Wolf

IN HONOR OF JONATHAN EPSTEIN’S BIRTHDAY Timna and Malcolm Myers

FOR RECOVERY OF TERI GRABER Marilyn and Harvey Cook

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