CongregationAgudasAchim&the SanAntonioChapterofHadassah/Aviva NationalWellnessMonthBookTalkwith MindySpigel,RN,MSN,CPXP
August18,2024
agudasachim.shulcloud.com/event/a-discussionwith-mindy-spigel.html
September6,2024
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September 18-19, 2024
Ihopesummerhasbeengoodtoyou!Wewrappedupour 2023/24programyearonJune30andaresogratefulthat manyofyoumadetheJyourhomeawayfromhomethrough ourolderadultprograms,fitnessclasses,FilmFestival,arts andcultureevents,afterschoolprograms,SummerCamp, preschoolorhoweveryoumadeusyourplacetobe.Weare excitedaboutthenewschoolandprogramyearandallour typicalprogrammingopportunities,plusafullslateofnew opportunities.Iinviteyoutoreadthroughthisissueand continuetostaytunedtooursocialmediaandwebsiteto learnmoreaboutthesenewprograms.
Includedinthe“new”(ish)isourreturntoparticipatinginSan Antonio’sdayofphilanthropy,theBigGive(seepage2forthe link).Weareproudtohostmanytzedakahprojectsthrough ourpreschool,campandasacommunitycenterthatbenefit communitypartnerslikeCommunitiesinSchoolandGotcha Covered.Yoursupportoftheseeffortsismeaningfuland makesadifferenceinourgreatercommunity,howevernow wearebringingitclosertohome.YoursupportoftheJCC throughourBigGivecampaignwillhaveadirectimpacton programslikeourolderadultmealsandtransportation serviceswhichprovidesocializationandcombatisolationism foragingadults,outofschooltimeprogramslikeKidsClub, ourafterschoolprogramthatoffersworkingparents assurancethattheirchildrenareinasafe,nurturingand enrichingenvironment,orfinancialassistanceforthosethat needittoengageinmeaningfulprogrammingandtobeapart ofourcaringcommunity.Whetheryourdonationis$10or $100,knowthatitwillmakeadifferenceandwearegrateful.
Notsonew,butwithaslightlydifferentapproach,isourannual fundraiser,TheMainEvent!MarkyourcalendarforNovember 16andgetreadyforanightoffun,savorybites,andthirstquenchingbeveragesalltosupportJCCprogramsandservices. Traditionally,wehavechosenanhonoreeorafewtocelebrate, howeverthisyearwe’vechosenYOU!Aswecelebrateour25 yearsattheCampusoftheSanAntonioJewishCommunity,we wantedtosaythankyoutoallthosewhohavehelpedtomake thismilestonepossible.Fromthememberwhohasbeenpartof ourfamilysinceweopenedthedoorsattheCampus,tothose whospendtheirsummersenjoyingCamp,totheBarshops, Wulfes(Gymnasium),Beldons(Library),Holzmans(Auditorium), BlocksandDreebens(Preschool)andsomanymore,THANK YOU!ThecollectivecommitmenttobringustoaCampusandto continuetomaketheJCCyourhomeawayfromhomehave helpedusthrive.Pleaserefertopage4forsponsorship opportunitiesandticketoptions.Stayupdatedbyvisitingour websiteandsocialmediachannels,orcontactusdirectlyfor furtherdetails.
Onasidenote,Septemberwillmarkmyfirstfullyearinthis role.Thankyouforreachingoutandsharingyourfeedback, questions,concerns,orhellos!Pleasecontinuetoshareyour feedbackandletusknowhowwearedoing;I’manemailaway atheissc@jcc-sa.org.
ThankyouforbeingpartofourJ-family,
CarisaHeiss CEO
ATTHEBARSHOPJCC,LOCATEDONTHECAMPUSOFTHESANANTONIOJEWISHCOMMUNITY AND THOSE WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE!
SATURDAY,NOVEMBER16|7:00PM
JoinUsinCelebrating25YearsattheCampus!
Yourgeneroussupportplaysacrucialroleinenhancingourcommunitybybenefitingyouthand seniorservices,providingscholarships,andfundingfutureprojectsthroughthe WalterandRebaVinerCharitableFund.
Beapartofthismilestonemomentandmakealastingimpact.Exploreexcitingopportunitiesfor sponsorships,donations,andticketstoourMainEvent.Simplyscanthecodebeloworvisit jccsanantonio.org/mainevent2024 tolearnmore.
Let’scometogetherandcelebrate!Welookforwardtoanevenbrighterfutureandcan’twaitto sharethisspecialoccasionwithyou!
FOGIEL GIFT SHOP SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL ARTISTS
August Artist Spotlight
SUSAN BUTLER
A message from the artist...
InmyextensivecareerspanningArtand Fashion,I'veembracedaphilosophyof lifelonglearninginstilledbymydearfriend andmentor,EstherVexler.Thisethos guidedmeasItransitionedfromselling costumejewelryasasideventureto establishingathrivingfactoryemploying24 individuals,withproductsfeaturedonQVC andsoldnationwide...
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September Artist Spotlight
DAWN TRAIN
A message from the artist...
IamalongtimeSanAntoniolocal,andmother withtwochildren.Istartedmyartisticjourneya bitlaterinlifeattheageof42.Quillingisanart formthatinvolvestheuseofstripsofpaper thatarerolled,shaped,andgluedtogetherto createdecorativedesigns.Inthesummerof 2020,Ifoundsomeoldstripsofpaperinmyart closetandwithCOVIDshuttingeverything downIthoughtwhatcouldIdowiththese...
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ExploretheFogielGiftShopSpotlightonLocalArtistseachmonth,featuringuniquetalents.NestledinsidetheJCC,this showcaseinvitesyoutodiscovertheartistofthemonth.Visitjccsanantonio.org/fogielgiftshoptolearnmoreabouteach artistandtheircaptivatingcreations.
VisittheFogielGiftShopforallyourgiftneeds!FromBar/BatMitzvahtoweddingsandholidays,finduniqueJudaica, jewelry,homedécor,andmoreontheMainLeveloftheCampusoftheJewishCommunity.
Scanthecodeorvisit jccsanantonio.org/adulthappeningstoview andregisterforthelistedprograms,aswell astodiscoverotherevents.
Joinusforavarietyofactivities:IntermediateBridgewillbeheldonThursdays,August1,8,15,22,and29at9:15am. GroupMahJonggmeetsonTuesdays,August6,13,20,27,andSeptember3,10,17,24at6:30pm,witha$5feefor thecommunity.Additionally,CookingwithBubbytakesplaceonAugust28andSeptember18at10:15am,featuring BourekasandApplesandHoneyCupcakes,witha$5feeforthecommunity.
Visitjccsanantonio.org/adulthappeningstolearnmoreandregister.
R. Derek Black
The Klansman’s Son: My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism: A Memoir
AUGUST 21
7PM
TheauthorwillbeliveoverZoom;audience inpersonatBarshopJCC,locatedonthe CampusoftheSanAntonio JewishCommunity
TheKlansman’sSon:MyJourneyfromWhiteNationalism toAntiracismisagrippingmemoirbyDerekBlack,who wasoncegroomedtoleadthewhitenationalist movement.Raisedbyaprominentwhitesupremacist, Black'slifewassteepedinhateuntilhepublicly renouncedhispastin2013andretreatedfrompublic life.Aswhitenationalismsurgedagainin2016,Black foundhisvoicetocombattheveryideologyheonce promoted.Thispowerfulaccountoffersdeepinsights intotheriseofwhitenationalismandthe transformativejourneyfromhatredtoantiracism.
Co-Presented with YAD
Scanthecode toRSVPand learnmore.
THURSDAY | AUGUST 29 | 7PM
HELD AT THE BARSHOP JCC, ON THE CAMPUS OF THE SAN ANTONIO JEWISH COMMUNITY
Ticketsare$18andrequire attendeestobe21orolder. Scanthecodeorvisit jccsanantonio.org/arts-culture topurchase.
Profiles in Mental Health Courage
Stephen Fried 7PM SEPTEMBER 19
TheauthorwillbeliveoverZoom;audience inpersonatBarshopJCC,locatedonthe CampusoftheSanAntonio JewishCommunity
ProfilesinMentalHealthCouragerevealsthepowerful storiesofAmericansgrapplingwithmentalhealthissues andaddiction.Thisbook,craftedbyPatrickJ.Kennedy andStephenFried,buildsonKennedy'spreviouswork,A CommonStruggle,tohighlightuntoldstoriesofbravery andresilience.
InspiredbyJFK’sProfilesinCourage,thisbookaimsto foster"mentalhealthcourage"bysharingpersonal accountsfromindividualsacrossvariousfields—politics, Hollywood,tech,sports,andmore—whoconfrontand managetheirconditionspublicly.Thesecompelling narrativesofferdeepinsightsintomentalillnessand addiction,fosteringempathyandunderstanding.Essential readingforcaregivers,policymakers,andanyoneaffected bythesechallenges.
Co-Presented with Jewish Family Services of San Antonio
JCC LONESTAR CINEMA & TEMPLE BETH-EL PRESENT A FILM SCREENING OF
BETWEEN THE STONE AND THE FLOWER
ThisfilmfollowsGenieMilgrom's decades-longquesttouncoverher Jewishlineage.BorninHavana,Cuba, andraisedinMiamiinadevoutRoman Catholicfamily,shealwaysfeltoutof placeinherSpanishCatholic environment.Herjourneytakesmany twistsandturnsasshecourageously convertstoJudaismagainsther family'straditionalCatholic background,choosinganOrthodox pathforherfuture.
FOLLOWINGTHESCREENING,WE WILLHAVEALIVEZOOMQ&A SESSIONWITHGENIE!
THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER12 7:00PM|TICKETS$5
Scanthecodeorvisitjccsanantonio.org/betweenthe-stone-and-the-flowertopurchasetickets!
ScreeningattheBarshopJCC,locatedonthe CampusoftheSanAntonioJewishCommunity
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RegistrationforSwimClubrequiresamonthlyrecurringfeethatissetupduringregistration.Paymentisautomaticonthe1stofevery month.Programcancellationrequires30days’noticeandissubjecttoa50%refundfeeandcancellationrequestsmustbemadeinwriting.
TheJCCSwimClub,staffedbyprofessionalcoaches,offersaswimprogramforrecreational,fitness,andcompetitiveswimmers. Recreationalclassesfocusonstroketechniqueandendurancetraining,whilecompetitiveBronze,Silver,andGoldswimmerscan participateinUSAswimmeetsthroughouttheseason.
Coachesmayadjustswimmerplacementstoensurethebestfitforeachindividual'sability.
BRONZE(Kinder-1stGrade)
September-November&March
Tues.&Thurs.|4:00pm-4:30pm
MonthlyFee:Member$40|Community(non-member)$65
SILVER(2nd-5thGrade)
September-March
Mon.-Thurs.|4:00pm-4:40pm
MonthlyFee:Member$55|Community(non-member)$85
SILVER(2nd-5thGrade)Mon.&Wed.Only
September-March
Mon.&Wed.|4:00pm-4:40pm
MonthlyFee:Member$30|Community(non-member)$45
GOLD(6th-8thGrade)
September-March
Mon.-Thurs.|4:45pm-5:40pm
MonthlyFee:Member$70|Community(non-member)$110
PLATINUM(9th-12thGrade)
September-April
Mon.-Thurs.|5:45pm-7:00pm
MonthlyFee:Member$85|Community(non-member)$130
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jccsanantonio.org/aquatics to register & explore all the aquatic programs we offer!
TheJCCoffersavarietyofAdultTennisClinicstailoredforallskilllevels.ClinicsareavailableMondaythroughFriday,aswellas Sunday,atvarioustimesthroughouttheday.Visitjccsanantonio.org/tennisformoredetails,andregisteronlinetoday!
SundayMorningClinic
Dates:Aug.11-Sept.1
Dates:Sept.8-Sept.29
MondayMorningClinic
Dates:Aug.12-Sept.2
Dates:Sept.9-Sept.30
WednesdayMorningClinic
Dates:Aug.14-Sept.4
Dates:Sept.11-Oct.2
WednesdayEveningClinic
Dates:Aug.14-Sept.4
Dates:Sept.11-Oct.2
Members:$80|Community(non-member):$100
FridayMorningClinic
Dates:Aug.16-Sept.6
Dates:Sept.13-Oct.4
Learntennisfundamentals,includingstrokes,fitness,andstrategy.Formiddle/highschoolplayersandthosecompetingin USTA/UTRtournaments.Privatelessonsavailable.Visitjccsanantonio.org/tennisforallopenprogramsandmoreinformation.
Getreadyforanexcitingseasonofcompetitiveand recreationalbasketball.Whetheryou'relookingto dominateinthe6'2andUnderLeague,enjoyamore flexibleformatintheOpenLeague,ortestyour skillsinour3v3Tournament,there'saspotforyou.
6'2andUnderBasketballLeague
September25-December11
$110LeagueFee|$20(Memberperleague)
RegistrationopensAugust4
OpenBasketballLeague
September26-December12
$110LeagueFee|$20(Memberperleague)
RegistrationopensAugust4
Pick-UpBasketball
Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm
Saturdays1:00pm-5:00pm
Pick-uptimes/datesmaychange; scanthecode aboveforupdates.
Adultsages18+
JoinusforanexcitingAdultFutsalLeague,where communitymeetscompetition!Gatheryourfriends orjoinasanindividualforthisfast-pacedindoor soccerexperience—there’saspotforeveryone!
September8-October27
TeamFee:$650
EarlyBirdTeamFee:$600(duebyAugust25)
IndividualFee(notaffiliatedwithateam): $70(Members)|$85(Community)
Registration:OpenNow!
Scanthecodeorvisitjccsanantonio.org/adultsports tolearnmoreabouttheleaguesandregistertoday!
PleasemakenoteoftheJCC’supdatedrefundpolicy.Allprogramregistrationsaresubjecttoafeeof$40ifyoucancelyourregistrationbeforethe programstarts.Cancellationswithinthefirsttwoweeksoftheprogramaresubjecttoa$60fee.Ifyoucancelaftertwoweeksofprogramactivity, arefundwillnotbeavailable.Weunderstandthattheremaybeextenuatingcircumstancesrequiringacancellationandwillconsiderspecial requestsastheyarise.Allrefund/programcreditrequestsmustbemadeinwriting.
Pleasecheckourscheduleweekly,asclasstimes,instructors,andlocationsaresubjecttochange. Stayupdatedtoensureyoudon’tmissoutonanyofourofferings!
FunctionalFit|MBS Catarina|55min.
8:30
AquaFit|P Kim|55min.
BodyPump|CS Cindy|60min.
Cycle|MBS Catarina|55min.
YogaFlow|Virtual Carolyn|55min.
PilatesMat|MBS Anita|55min.
Core&Focus|CS 30min.
YogaFlow|DS Anita|55min.
MindBodyBalance Ana
Instructor Highlight
MayrabecameinterestedinYogain2002aftergivingbirthtoherfirstbaby,needing aphysicalactivitythatcouldstrengthenhercore.SheinstantlyfellinlovewithYoga andwasinspiredtobecomeaCertifiedYogaTeacher.Shehasbeensharingherlove ofYogathroughteachingsince2015.Sheenjoysteachingandtakespleasurein helpingpeopleofallwalksoflifestayphysicallyandmentallystrong.
MayrateachesournewearlymorningYogaonMondaysandWednesdaysat6:00AM.
ThomaswillteachournewclassYinYogaonSundaysstartingAugust4at12:00PM TIMESUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY
Instructor Highlight
ThomasShipmanhasbeenteachinggroupexerciseclassessinceOctober2004.His specialtiesincludepersonalfitnesstraining,aquaticgroupexercise,aquatic rehabilitation,andYinYoga.Since2018,hehasbeenteachingYinYoga,astylethat resonateswithhimduetohisathleticbackgroundinpowerlifting,Olympic weightlifting,andbodybuilding.Eachofthesedisciplinesplacessignificantstresson tendons,ligaments,bones,cartilage,andmuscles,makingYinYogaparticularly appealingasitstrengthensandhealsthesetissues.
Registration is required for all Group Exercise Classes scan the code above.
Scanthecodeorvisit jccsanantonio.org/jewishjourneysto viewandregisterforthelisted programs,aswellastodiscoverother programs.
Whenayoung Eritreanrefugee deportedfromIsraelis mistakenforthenew foreignplayerofa strugglingfootballteam, hissurvivaldependson theteam's success.
August25 3PM
HolzmanAuditorium
$15
Joinusforour2024FallKick-OffonSaturday, September7.Detailsonlocationandstarttimeswill bepostedonourBBYOFacebookandInstagram.
Jewishteensin8th-12thgradeareinvitedtojoin BBYO!It’stheperfecttimetogetinvolvedaswe gearupforanexcitingtermahead.BBYOoffers endlessopportunitiestobuildfriendshipslocally, regionally,andinternationally,takeonleadership roles,andbepartofawelcomingJewishcommunity.
Followus:Facebook:SanAntonioBBYO Instagram:@sababa.bbgand@erichweissaza_2501
Formoreinformation,contactSarahRam, SanAntonioBBYOCityDirector,atrams@jcc-sa.org
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/summer
Aterroristattackona Jewishcommunity centerinArgentina revealsahiddenfamily secret.Inherlatest thriller,directorDina Perlsteinblends investigations,politics, familydrama,andhigh tension.
Aug.18-Sept.15
$15
TheBarshopJewishCommunityCenterof SanAntoniohostsPJLibrary,offering free,high-qualityJewishchildren’sbooks monthlyforJewishchildrenfrombirthto 12yearsold.Alongsidethebooks,PJ Libraryprovidesregulareventsand resourcestofostercommunityamong families.Signupforthesemonthlybooks onlineatnocostorobligationbyvisiting jccsanantonio.org/jewishjourneys
YAD(YoungAdultsDivision) fostersnetworkingandsocial opportunitiesforyoungJewish professionals.Joinusforeventsand resourcesdesignedtoconnectand strengthenourcommunity.Fordetails andinvolvement,emailCarlaCutlerat cutlerc@jcc-sa.org.
Let'sbuildavibrantcommunitytogether! UpcomingEventonAugust14 PJLibraryandYADaremadepossiblethroughthesupportofthe JewishFederationofSanAntonio.
InOctober,wewillcelebratetheJewishHighHolidayseason,whichincludessomeofthemostholydaysoftheJewishyear.
RoshHashanahmarkstheJewishNewYear,5785inthelunarcalendar.Jewscelebratebyattendingsynagogueservices andenjoyingfestivemeals,oftenfeaturingsweetfoodslikeapplesandhoneytosymbolizeasweetnewyear.Acommon greetingis"shanahtovahumetukah,"meaning"agoodandsweetyear."
YomKippur,theDayofAtonement,isasomberholidaydedicatedtorepentanceandspiritualcleansing.Itisobservedby fastingfor25hoursandattendingsynagogueservices.Greetingsinclude"tzomkal"(“easyfast”)and"gmarchatimah tovah"(“mayyoubesealedintheBookofLife”).
Sukkot,aseven-daypilgrimageholiday,commemoratestheexodusfromEgyptandthegatheringoftheharvest.Itis celebratedbysettinguptemporaryhuts(sukkahs)andspendingtimeinthem.
SavetheDate!JoinusforHandsonSukkot,theJCC’sfamily-friendlycelebration,onOctober15from4-6pmatthe CampussukkahlocatedneartheTennisCourts.
Allprogramregistrationsaresubjecttoafeeof$40ifyoucancelyourregistrationbeforetheprogramstarts.Cancellationswithinthefirsttwoweeksoftheprogram aresubjecttoa$60fee.Ifyoucancelaftertwoweeksofprogramactivity,arefundwillnotbeavailable.Weunderstandthattheremaybeextenuatingcircumstances requiringacancellationandwillconsiderspecialrequestsastheyarise.Allrefund/programcreditrequestsmustbemadeinwriting.
Mondays
MiniMoversI
3-4yearsold
Scanthecodeorvisit jccsanantonio.org/youthenrichmentstoview andregisterforthelistedprograms,aswell astodiscoverotheryouthprograms. Visitjccsanantonio.org/youthenrichmentstoviewandregisterforthelistedprograms,aswellastodiscoverotheryouthprograms.
MiniMoversII
4-5yearsold
August26-December16
3:00-3:30pm
August26-December16
3:45-4:15pm
Member$250|Community$280
Havefunwhilelearningthebasicsofballetfortechnique,grace,and flexibility,andtapforrhythmandcoordination.Thisclasswillstimulate youngchildrenwhileencouragingtakingturnsandsharing-allwhile developingself-confidence.
Jazz
6-12yearsold
August26-December16
4:30-5:00pm
Member$250|Community$280
Jazzdanceblendsballet,modern,andpopulardancetechniquestobuild flexibility,coordination,agility,andself-confidence.Itoffersanintense yetcreativeworkoutthat'senjoyableforstudentsofallages.
Tuesdays
LittleYogis
3-5yearsold
Session1:
August27-October15
Session2:
October22-December17
3:15-3:45pm
YouthYoga
6-12yearsold
Session1:
August27-October15
Session2:
October22-December17
3:45-4:15pm
Member$175|Community$200
Jointhisplayfulyogaclasstoenhancebodyawareness,balance, flexibility,andself-esteemthroughfunposesandstories.Presentedby YogaDaySchool.
Bricks,Bots,andBeakers
4-6yearsold
Session1:
August27-October15
Session2:
October22-December17
4:00-4:30pm
YouthBricks,Bots,andBeakers
7-12yearsold
Session1:
August27-October15
Session2:
October22-December17
4:45-5:15pm
Member$200|Community$230
Explorescienceandtechnologywithhands-onactivities,including constructingmaterials,software,androbotstolearnlogic,problemsolving,andreasoning.
Wednesdays
Golf
3-4yearsold
Session1:
August28-October9
Session2:
October30-December11
4:00-4:30pm
YouthGolf
5-10yearsold
Session1:
August28-October9
Session2:
October30-December11
4:00-5:00pm
Member$250|Community$280
Learnthebasicsofgolf,includingputting,chipping,andswinging,while understandingtherulesandetiquetteofthegame.Broughttoyouby KidsonCourseGolfAcademy.
Thursdays
MusicMastersI
3yearsold
August29-December12
3:00-3:50pm
MusicMastersII 4yearsold
August29-December12
4:00-4:50pm
Member$450|Community$500
Childrenwillsing,move,playpercussioninstruments,andlearnmusic theory,notereading,andpiano/keyboardbasicsinthiscomprehensive musicprogram.
Mondays
MiniAllSports
3-5yearsold
August26-October28
3:00-3:45pm
Member$80|Community$115
Afunandenergeticprogramforchildrenages3to5.Itintroducesthem tovarioussportsinasafe,supportivesetting,enhancingmotorskillsand teamwork.
Tuesdays
MiniSoccer
3-5yearsold
August27-October15
3:00-3:45pm
Member$80|Community$115
Yourchildwilldevelopmotorskillswhilelearningthefundamentalsof soccer.Thisclasswillhelpprepareparticipantsforoursocceracademy programs.Kidswilllearnthevalueofteamwork,goodsportsmanship, andfosteringpositivesocialinteractions.
Wednesdays
MiniBasketball
3-5yearsold
Session1:
August28-October16
Session2:
October30-December11
3:00-3:45pm
FallSoccerAcademy 4-12yearsold
August19-October27
Member$115|Community$175
TheJCCSoccerAcademyisanexcellentopportunityforplayerstolearn thefundamentalsofsoccerinafun,safeenvironment.Afterbeingplaced onateam,playerswillhaveaTeamPracticeandaStaffPracticeeach week.
FlagFootball(RegistrationopensinSeptember) 1st-6thgrade
October28-January12
Member$115|Community$175
TheJCCFlagFootballLeagueoffersafun,supportiveenvironmentwhere playerslearnfootballbasics,developskills,andenjoyweeklypractices andgames.Idealforallskilllevels.
Thereisaspecialmagicthathappenswhenyouwatchachildchaseabutterflyormarvelatthecolorsdancing acrossthesurfaceofabubble.Inourfast-pacedworldweoftenforgettoallowchildrentoengageinplayand discoverthewondersintheworldaroundthem.Butchildhoodistooimportanttorush,anddevelopingbrains needtimetoengagemultiplesensestocreatedeeperunderstanding.
Whenadultsareaskedtosharetheirfavoritememoriesofchildhood,thosememoriesareusuallyofplay.More oftenthannotitisplaythathappenedoutdoorsandincludedacertainsenseoffreedom.Butsooftenchildren aremissingthoseexperiencesasourworldhasbecomemorefast-pacedandincreasinglydigital.
AttheJCCBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildrenweknowchildrenneedplay.Ourclassroomsare designedtoencourageinvestigationandinteraction.Teachersusetheinterestsofthechildrentocreate hands-onplayexperiencesintegratinglearningopportunitiesinplayfulways.Werecognizethatlearning doesn’tonlyhappenintheclassroom.Allclasseshavehour-longplaygroundtimesinthemorningand afternoonaswellasopportunitiestoconductinvestigationsonournaturetrail.TheBlockandDreebenSchool forYoungChildrentrulyisaplacewherelearningandplayconnect.Toexploreourprogramandschedulea tour,pleasevisitjccsanantonio.org/blockanddreebenschool,scantheQRcode,orcall210-302-6846.
Calla Pfeifer -Campos,
DirectoroftheBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildren
Kids Club
Kids Club offers a safe, convenient, and nurturing environment where kids in kindergarten through grade 5 can build strong relationships, explore interests, and boost self-esteem through grade-level group activities. With supervision to and from enrichment classes like sports, dance, and swimming, parents can relax knowing their children are in good hands. Operating Monday to Friday until 6 pm, we align with NISD and NEISD calendars and provide transportation from schools like EKHLA, Oak Meadow, and others. For rates & more information, visit jccsanantonio.org/kidsclub
LIMITED SPOTS OPEN FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!
THEMED DAYS FIELD TRIPSART PROJECTS
PLAYGROUND TIME ACTIVITIESJ-STAFF
SPECIAL MOMENTS MEMORIESPOOL TIME
T H A N K Y O U f o r a n a m z i n g s u m m e r !
ThankyoutothemanyfamiliesandindividualswhocontributedtotheJCCinHonororinMemoryofsomeonespecialduringMay&June2024.
ThesubmissionspayingtributeinJulywillbe
LOUIS&ROSEESSTMANEDUCATIONALSCHOLARSHIPFUND
INMEMORYOF:
MorrisBanker
Claudia&DonBankler
StevenBankler
Lt.Col.Harold“Soupy”Reich
Bonnie&BarryBankler
JCCFUTUREPROJECTS&NEWINITIATIVESFUND INMEMORYOF:
RichardCochefski
Dr.DavidFuller
Sandra(Sandy)Lazor
Lt.Col.Harold“Soupy”Reich
MarleneReynolds
SidneySablow
JCCBoard&Staff
TSgt.USAFRaymondGlennGore
Mildred“Mickey”Lewin
Dr.DavidTrakhtenbroit
JCCBoard&Staff
Carisa&JoshHeiss
CHARLIEPEARLSENIORSERVICESFUND INMEMORYOF:
TSgt.USAFRaymondGlennGore
Dr.DavidTrakhtenbroit
SallyScharff
GaryGreenberg
ShirleyTudzinandSallyScharff
Sandra(Sandy)Lazor
Iris&WarrenLieberman
Lt.Col.Harold“Soupy”Reich
MarleneReynolds
IsabelResendez
MELPOMERANTZCULTURALEVENTSFUND INMEMORYOF:
Mildred“Mickey”Lewin
JCCFilmFestivalCommittee
WALTER&REBAVINERCHARITABLEFUND INMEMORYOF:
MaxineCohen
Murray(Buba)Levine
MarySue&MaurieKern
Let'sMakeitFormal!
We want to acknowledge these individuals who have committed to supporting the future of our JCC through The LIFE & LEGACY Community Initiative and remind you to take the next step to formalize your gift.
Anonymous•CharlotteSueAlterman•GayleK.Alterman•RichardAlterman•StanleyAlterman JimBarshopandFamily•SteveandSusanButler
JeremyHeathDiskin•LaurenandJoeDuarte•JenniferandMarkEichelbaum•EstherFeinberg
HowardS.Feinberg•JerryE.andNancyK.Gerson•RhondaGurinsky•ShanaGurwitz
DannaHalff•JimHalff•LeslieHyman•AndrewD.Jacobson•HowardKasanoff
BethKarenKeough•PhilipA.Kolovson•SandyLevenshus•SaulLevenshus•PhilLynch
MarshaPenner•KristyandAlanPetlin• RichardA.andSaraPlanto•ReesaPullen•RozPullen
CathyandJimPottorf•RandyPulman•ShariPulman
Drs.IrvingandJoanRatner(OBM)• VardaandAdamRatner•FredRicci,Jr.
MichaelandSusanRosenberg•LaurenRoss•KendelCohen-Selig• JosSelig•JeffSiegel
SteveSilver • MiriamCourtneySilver•SharonTeich•AliceandRichardThorner
MaryandGordonWeiner• BarbieScharf-Zeldes•AdamZeldes
Forinformationontheformalizationprocess,visit www.jccsanantonio.org/support-the-j/life-and-legacy orcontactAriannaThielenatthielena@jcc-sa.org.
