Center News - January 2013

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Lasting Memories Are Made At Camp Milldale What do we have to show for ourselves after 60 years of Camp Milldale? A lot of “happy campers!” From siblings whose summer memories are rooted in Camp Milldale to former staff who met their spouses at camp, Milldale is definitely a place where memories are made!

Susan Rabin and her siblings all attended Milldale either as campers or staff. “When I was growing up, all the kids in the neighborhood went to Camp Milldale,” she says. “Now, many of my old camp friends are part of the synagogue that my family and I attend!”

According to campers and staff, Milldale is different from specialty camps because kids are able to be part of a bunk and join together in classic group activities like Color War and skits. “It’s an all-around camp,” Susan says. “The kids gain a unique camaraderie that can’t be duplicated at any other day camp.”

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Susan’s sister, Jane Goldstein, also recalls her summers at Camp Milldale very fondly. She tells us that her social life as a teen totally revolved around her friends from camp. “We would get together after work with the Israeli Shlichim. It was a great group to be a part of!”

A former Milldale CIT and Counselor, Stacy Gorin, is also thankful for the great group of friends she met at camp. If not for them she would never have met her husband! “Howard and I were both counselors at Milldale,” she reminisces. “We met through joining the same circle of friends.” Stacy and Howard both loved everything about Milldale. Howard was into softball and Stacy really liked the night swimming and singing by the fire. They both enjoyed Color War. “I made a lot of great friends at Milldale and watching my campers form lifelong friendships with each other was really special too,” says Stacy.

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For more information on how your kids can make their own memories at Camp Milldale, contact Dori Zvili at 410.559.3512 or dzvili@jcc.org. You can also visit our website at www.campmilldale.org.

Special Member Discount Save up to $300 if you are a JCC member and you register by January 31, 2013! Save an additional $50 on each sibling, and up to $100 when you opt for the Express Bus.

1914

Camp Milldale, known as “Woodlands” was established in Catonsville as a summer country escape for poor Jewish mothers and their children.

A LOOK BACK AT OUR BEGINNINGS

1948

Renamed “Camp Woodlands” it starts to oīer a full ranŐe of summer acƟviƟes for children for two-week stays. Closed in the early 1950s to make way for the Beltway.

1953

Camp Milldale emerŐes as the new camp on a new site on Keyser Road in Stevenson with a swimminŐ pool and 1Ϯ bunks houses.

1966

Camp Milldale moves to its current beauƟful locaƟon on Mt. 'ilead Road thanks to a ŐiŌ from ,elen and ,uŐo Dalsheimer.

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Camp Milldale celebrates 60 years of providinŐ an outstandinŐ Jewish campinŐ edžperience for hundreds of children and teens every summer.

Jewish Life

This N’ That New Security Procedures for JCC Entry

Wisdom for Today

Inspiration of the Trees

The trees are bare. Their leaves have blown away. Every rainfall threatens to turn into snow. And… in just a few days we’ll be celebrating Tu B’shvat; the Jewish holiday that marks the new year for trees. What a strange time to celebrate the rebirth of trees!

April, when the trees blossom and bloom would have been a more appropriate time to celebrate the trees’ growth, but in January?!

Our sages teach us that the reason we celebrate the rebirth of trees at this time of year is because the process of rebirth has just begun.

While it’s true that the beautiful blooming will take place many months later, hidden away from the naked eye the internal process gets started in the midst of the winter. What a wonderful idea to keep us warm! True celebration is not in the flashiness of success; rather it is in the daily struggle that goes on behind the scenes.

This is precisely why we celebrate the renewal of the trees in the wintertime, we are celebrating the process and not the end result.

So, although you may not have reached your goal of losing thirty pounds (or whatever other goals you may have set for yourself ), that is okay! Celebrate the steps you’re taking to get there. Pat yourself on the back every time you make it to the JCC gym! Rejoice at every small accomplishment that brings you closer to your ultimate goals.

Next time we hesitate before going out to the gym because it’s too cold outside or, we feel like just taking an early night because it’s been dark already for so long, let’s remember this fundamental lesson. Look at those trees and remember what they’re up to inside.

The only way for them to blossom is if they start the process now.

Have a great and growth-filled winter!

Rabbi Yisrael Motzen is the Rabbi of Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue.

He can be reached at Yisrael.Motzen@gmail.com .

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As has been the policy, all JCC members must swipe their membership card to gain access to either JCC location. If you do not have your membership card, please stop by our Membership Offices with a photo ID and get a replacement card.

All visitors and guests entering the JCC must present a photo ID and sign into the Visitor Log. We appreciate your assistance in keeping our buildings secure.

Community Bereavement Groups Supported by the JCC & JCS Wednesday, January 23; 8 week series If you are mourning the loss of a loved one you don’t have to do it alone. Join us in one of our support groups.

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For more information and registration, call Jewish Community Services at 410.466.9200.

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Staff News New JCC President, Barak Hermann Continuing to “Make Mitzvot Happen” at the JCC The new year brings with it the inauguration of a new president for the JCC of Greater Baltimore. Barak Hermann officially took the reins this January at the same time that we say farewell to Buddy Sapolsky who is retiring as the JCC President after 18+ years.

A player in the JCC world since he was 23 years old (in the 1990’s), Barak’s most recent role has been as the Executive Director of the JCC of Central New Jersey in Scotch Plains. He has also held positions at MetroWest in NJ and the Suffolk JCC on Long Island as a Chief Operating Officer, Program Director and Camp Director.

Barak is committed to the JCC’s mission of treating everyone with respect and offering programs and services that reflect our vision. “This is an institution where we make Mitzvot happen, we bring them to life every day!” he says. Our new president will lead with innovation and integrity so that the JCC stays relevant to the lives of Jewish individuals and families. “We need to make sure that we are never complacent in our services and programs,” he comments.

Our guests can continue to expect exemplary customer service at both JCC campuses. Barak will ensure that the JCC is a place where members can relax and get away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life. He believes that a smile goes a long way, as does listening and demonstrating care and empathy. “My job is to make sure that members are always being heard,” he says. “To be effective in leading a JCC, members need to know that I am there for them to kvell to AND to kvetch to!”

He aims to continue the strong executive leadership that this community is accustomed to. “The way that I saw this community respect and respond to Buddy’s leadership really attracted me to Baltimore,” he points out. “At the end of the day, we are a very important player in building a strong Jewish community – what’s best for the community is best for the JCC.” Barak’s wife and three sons will be joining him full-time in Baltimore by the end of this summer. He anticipates that his boys Jonah, 6, Zach, 10, and Jacob, 13, will be running the hallways and participating in classes and leadership programs. “I know that this JCC will help us instill our kids with the values we want them to grow up with,” says Barak.

He and his wife, Cory very much look forward to making the JCC of Greater Baltimore their home away from home.

BJAA We are excited to introduce Jen Erez as the Coordinator for the Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance (BJAA). Jen has a Master’s degree in Special Education from Fordham University. Based out of the OM JCC, Jen manages the interactive BJAA website and will help parents to navigate and understand its various resources.

The website features over 500 resources for parents of children with special needs including a parent to parent forum. “I am very excited to work one on one with parents and help connect them to the resources that they have been looking for,” Jen says.

Living With Different Abilities: The Future Starts Now Sunday, February 10; 10-11:30am Snow date February 17 Rosenbloom OM JCC Join us for a video screening from the popular TV show Parenthood followed by a guided discussion for parents living with children with special needs. Facilitator: Beth Hecht, LCSW-C, Sr. Manager, Volunteer Services, JCS. This program is co-sponsored by the JCC, JCS and Shemesh.

Suggested Donation $5 at the door. Seating is limited.

Preregistration Required.

To register contact: Loren Walsh 410-843-7568 or lwalsh@jcsbaltimore.org, or Jennifer Erez 410.559.3613 or jerez@associated.org

JCC Employee of the Month Congratulations to Stacy Israel on receiving the Employee of the Month Award for the exceptional work she has done in launching the Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance (BJAA) program and website. She has truly gone above and beyond to bring this project to fruition in partnership with the multiple agencies, committees and task forces. Thanks for all your hard work Stacy!

We welcome Margalit Jacobs as our Social Work intern at the PH JCC. Margalit has a BA in Psychology from TouroLanders College and is currently finishing her MSW from Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work.

Margalit has a passion for Jewish communal work and she is excited to help develop the Teen Department at the Weinberg PH JCC.

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Jewish Hall of Fame – 2013 Meet Our 2013 Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame Inductees Once again, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is planning its biennial Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame. The Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame was created to honor exceptional Baltimoreans who have made an impact on the community through their life’s work. Similar to past honorees, these individuals also reflect a diverse array of fields such as science, medicine, business, community service, art and law.

The 2013 inductees include the following: Rabbi Jacob B. Agus* Leo Bretholz Curt I. Civin, MD Suzanne F. Cohen Liebe Sokol Diamond, MD Louis J. Fox* Jacob Glushakow* Lee Rosenberg Ronald M. Shapiro The Jewish Legion (*denotes deceased)

Rabbi Jacob B. Agus* Rabbi Agus was a leading thinker of the Conservative movement’s liberal wing, heading Rabbinical Assembly committees on the Sabbath, prayerbook, and ideology of the Conservative movement. He was also a scholar, teacher, author, editor and long-time Rabbi of Baltimore’s Beth El Congregation and in the forefront of interfaith communication, which he referred to as “dialogue” or “trialogue.”

Rabbi Agus came to the United States in 1927 from Poland.

His rabbinic career took him to several cities before he became rabbi of Beth El Congregation in 1950. He remained their rabbi for 30 years, retiring in 1980. As a scholar, Agus produced several books on Jewish philosophy and articles on this and other themes, and served as an advisor on Jewish topics for encyclopedias, including the Encyclopedia Britannica and scholarly journals. He taught at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, St. Mary’s Seminary, Temple University and the Ecumenical Institute (where he was a founder of the

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Interfaith Roundtable). In addition to his rabbinical and scholarly work, Agus adopted the cause of interfaith and interracial relations, which included Jewish/Christian/Muslim relations and dialogue. He served on the boards of the Baltimore National Council on Christians and Jews and Morgan State University. He died on September 26, 1986.

Leo Bretholz Born in Vienna, Austria on March 6, 1921, Leo Bretholz is a Holocaust survivor who has spent most of his years in Baltimore writing and speaking about his story. On November 6, 1942, Leo escaped from the transport that was carrying him to Auschwitz by leaping off the moving train in northeast France.

He was on the run for several years.

After the war, his aunt in Baltimore arranged affidavits of support and in 1947 he was able to come to the United States and settle in Baltimore. For about 15 years, Leo never spoke about his experiences, but after hearing about the fate of his mother and sisters, he decided to speak for “those who were silenced.”

For almost 50 years, Leo has been speaking out to Jews and non-Jews alike in schools, universities, and before many other audiences. Together, Leo and journalist Michael Olesker wrote the highly acclaimed book, Leap into Darkness. In 2005, the Baltimore Jewish Council, THE ASSOCIATED, the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, WBAL-TV and Deborah Weiner supported and produced a documentary about Leo entitled, Survivors Among Us. In one segment, Ms. Weiner and Leo travel to France where he was reunited with Sister Jeanne D’Arch who had protected him during his years on the run.

Don’t miss our features on these honorees in the next newsletter: Liebe Sokol Diamond, MD Louis J. Fox* Jacob Glushakow* Lee Rosenberg Ronald M. Shapiro

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Jewish Hall of Fame – 2013 Curt I. Civin, MD Dr. Curt Civin is the founding Director of the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and the Associate Dean for Research.

He is also internationally renowned for his pioneering cancer research at Johns Hopkins Hospital where in 1984 he made a groundbreaking scientific discovery when he identified a method for isolating stem cells from other blood cells. Hailed for that breakthrough in 1999 as National Inventor of the Year, Dr. Civin’s discoveries have led to a critical understanding of stem cells and the development and implementation of both clinical bone marrow stem cell transplantation and leukemia diagnosis.

Prior to assuming his position at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Civin was with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for almost 30 years. Currently, Dr. Civin’s studies focus on the genes expressed in stem cells.

By understanding the inner mechanics of how stem cells work, he hopes to learn how to modify the key properties of stem cells in order to increase their therapeutic potential. Dr. Civin’s research also includes learning how normal stem cells become cancerous.

and her late husband, Nathan, started together involved a program at Park School which provides a summer salary for faculty who submit innovative programs for the classroom.

In 2006, Suzanne initiated and funded the concept of Free Admission at the BMA which removed the admission fee, thereby giving anyone interested the chance to experience the Museum. Suzanne comes by her passion for community involvement and philanthropy naturally. Her grandfather, Morris Eisen, was President of Levindale and her mother, Florence E. Fineman, served as Auxiliary President at Sinai and Levindale. In this manner, Sue continues this proud legacy by offering her time and financial support to make life better for our Baltimore community.

The Jewish Legion The Jewish Legion consisted of approximately 10,000 young Jewish men worldwide who enlisted in 1918. The Legion was formed by the British as a way to allow Jews to participate in the liberation of Palestine by fighting with the British Army against the Turks. At that time, approximately sixty young men living in East Baltimore joined the Jewish Legion. Despite some concern that their participation in this effort may cost them their U.S. citizenship, they went anyway. The group trained in the U.S. and Canada and in early 1918 they went to Egypt.

The Baltimore unit arrived too late to make a difference in the military campaign of freeing Palestine from the Turks, but served as occupation troops until they were shipped home in 1919.

Suzanne F. Cohen Suzanne F. Cohen is a dedicated professional volunteer for a number of Jewish and non-Jewish organizations in Baltimore.

Her accomplishments are numerous and diverse and her philanthropic endeavors have touched many lives. She is Past Chair of the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), Past Chair of THE ASSOCIATED, Past President of the Baltimore Jewish Council, an Honorary Trustee of the Baltimore Community Foundation, and a Trustee Emerita of Goucher College.

Currently, Suzanne serves on the board of the Middle Grades Partnerships, the Open Society Institute and is President of the Nathan and Suzanne Cohen Foundation.

One initiative that Suzanne

Save the Date!

2013 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Wednesday, June 12 Gordon Center For Performing Arts Don’t miss this year’s induction ceremony. The funds raised through sponsorships, ticket sales and ads in the Hall of Fame program book will support needs-based scholarships for hundreds of children and teens to participate in JCC programs including Early Childhood, the JCC Maccabi Experience, Special Needs and Camp Milldale.

For more information contact Esther Greenberg at egreenberg@jcc.org or call 410.559.3545.

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Children & Youth

DBJCC EVENTS Hands on Holidays - Purim Light Street Library Wednesday, February 20; 10:15 & 11:15am Southeast Anchor Library February 27;11:00am Jewish Museum of Maryland February 22; 10:30am

Hands-on-Holidays Passover

DBJCC Opens Parenting Center in Federal Hill It’s official – on January 13, the Downtown Baltimore JCC Parenting Center opened its doors to all the young families that we have been serving in ad hoc locations around downtown Baltimore.

“There isn’t currently a facility like this in Federal Hill,” says Sharon Seigel, JCC Parenting Center Director. Parents can come to the Center for educational seminars, parents and children can drop-in to play and socialize with other friends, and we will be scheduling more and more of our ever-popular Mommy & Me classes. “We are also planning for regular visits with a lactation and a midwife consultant for new Moms and Moms-to-be,” adds Sharon.

The Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance, an independent, nonprofit alliance that partners with local government, business, and nonprofit organizations to develop family-wise programs, will be inviting families to attend new and expectant Parent Socials in the office. Their first event is scheduled for February 6. In addition to the Parenting Center activities, the new location affords us the opportunity to reach out to young adults living and working in Baltimore. Rabbi Jesse Gross, the JCC’s Charm City Tribe Director, will be hosting Happy Hours, Lunch & Learn events as well as Friday evening Got Shabbat? gatherings for area residents.

The new space is located on Light Street in Federal Hill, near the Cross Street Market.

Parking is available to on-street and at a nearby garage. The location was chosen because of its “walkability” to the Federal Hill public library and open-air park, convenient for families to walk-in anytime.

Although we are very excited about the new location, classes will continue to be held at the Jewish Museum of Maryland and other locations in Roland Park, Mount Washington and Canton when appropriate.

The Downtown Baltimore JCC is supported by the Joseph & Harvey Meyerhoff Fund.

DBJCC Parenting Center 1118 Light Street 410.559.3618 Open: Monday thru Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm

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Light St. Library Mar 20; 10:15 & 11:15am Jewish Museum of Maryland March 22 at 10:30am Southeast Anchor Library April 3; 11:00am QUESTIONS? Contact Kim at 443.248.4219 or kjacobsohn@jcc.org

DBFA EVENT at the DBJCC

Wed., February 6; 6:30pm New and expectant parent social!

Meet other parents in your community.

RSVP at dbfam.org

NOBO EVENTS Mazel Tales Sun., Feb. 10 & March 10; 10am Ivy Book Store Lake Falls Village – 6080 Falls Rd.

Hands-on-Holidays Purim Wednesday, Feb. 20; 10am Roland Park Library

Hands-on-Holidays Passover Wednesday, March 20; 10am Roland Park Library Visit facebook.com/ JccNoboNorthBaltoBabies or email Lauren at lgolaner@jcc.org.

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Children & Youth Summer in the Snow

Schools Out

Sunday, January 27; 10:30am-12:00pm Ages 2-5 (entering Kindergarten) Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Monday, January 28; 9:30am-3:30pm Monday, February 18; 9:30am-3:30pm Rosenbloom OM JCC

Join the Noah’s Ark staff for some cold weather “summer fun!� Meet our camp staff and see what’s in store for summer 2013. Enjoy family fun activities including face painting, crafts and games.

Free

The School’s Out program is an opportunity for elementary school-age kids to get the most out of school closings and vacations in a structured, safe and fun atmosphere. We offer a variety of activities including: indoor/outdoor recreation, games, cooking, dance aerobics and much more!

Contact Emily at 410.559.3557 or epeisach@jcc.org.

$25/JCC Members; $40/Guests; Kids Center participants pay $20 Early drop off and extended stay available.

For more information please contact Amanda Max at amax@jcc.org or 410.559.3548.

jOY Baby Join us for our Purim celebration!

Saturday evening, February 23, 7 p.m.

Family Megillah Reading Followed by activities for all ages ‌and the celebration continues at our Annual Purim Carnival Sunday, February 24, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Attention all new parents‌Mazel Tov on your new arrival! We have a special gift for you from jOY Baby. jOY Baby is a new collaboration of five ASSOCIATED agencies, that includes a welcome package for new and expectant parents with goodies such as a bib, a baby toy and a beautiful Jewish-themed baby journal along with resources for Jewish life in Baltimore including gifts from the JCC Parenting department!

To request a package, refer a friend or become a volunteer, visit www.joybabybalt.org or email info@joybabybalt.org or call 410.735.5015.

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Teen Events “J” Dance Grades 6-8 January 26, February 23, March 16; 8:00-11:00pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Join us for dancing, a DJ, open gym and snacks. Middle School ID required. Get on our VIP list! Bring in the completed VIP form to the next dance and you can head right to the front of the line! $10/Members; $15/Non-members

TNT for a day Grades 6-8 Mondays, January 28 & February 1; 9:00am-4:00pm Rosenbloom OM JCC If you’re interested in doing TNT next summer or you did TNT this past summer and loved it, then this is a great opportunity for you! We will spend our morning working in the preschool earning community service hours. In the afternoon, we will do activities as a group. Activities include swimming, basketball, video games, soccer, and many more. $18/JCC Member

$25/Guests

Grades 6-8 Wednesday, January 30; 6:30-8:30pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Come hang out at the JCC and get some free Pizza. Meet new teens and learn about all our upcoming programs!

Video Game Night

Grades 6-8 Saturday, January 19, February 16 & March 9 8:00-11:00pm Rosenbloom OM JCC

Grades 6-8 Wednesday, February 20; 6:30-8:30pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Spend your Saturday night hanging out at the JCC. The gymnasium, track, indoor pool and teen lounge will all be open. You can play basketball, run, swim, watch a movie, play video games on a projection screen, or just hang out with your friends. $5 for members/ $10 for non-members

Spend Wednesday night at the JCC eating pizza and playing video games. You can choose what game to play on our 60”projection screen.

JCC Members only

Movie Night Grades 6-8 Wednesday, March 20; 6:30-8:30pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Middle School Overnight Grades 6-8 Sat., March 9; 8:00pm - Sun., March 10 7:00am Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

It’s another great Wednesday night at the J. Watch a movie (you get to pick), eat free pizza and hang out with friends!

Spend the night at our first-ever Middle School Overnight!

Come for the takeover and then stay for late night activities and snacks.

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Wednesday Night Pizza Party

JCC Members only

Saturday Night Takeover

$15/Members; $20/Non-members for overnight

No one will be permitted without an ID. Accepted Middle School ID includes: a report card, a class schedule with the year, your name and grade. Bus cards will NOT be accepted.

JCC Members only Need more information on Middle School programming?

Please contact Bradley Kerxton at 410.559.3547 or bkerxton@jcc.org

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Teens Motzai Shabbos at PH! Don’t sit around the house on a Saturday night- come to the “J” with your friends and enjoy the gym, pool, teen lounge and more! $2/person Middle School: 8:00-9:30pm High School: 9:30-11:00pm Boys Nights

Girls’ Nights

January 26

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February 9

February 16

March 2

March 9

For more information, contact Ahuva at aradzyner@jcc.org.

“Good Grief”!

A project for teens ages 14-18 who are grieving the death of a loved one Tuesdays, March 12 & 19 and April 9 & 16; 7:00-8:30 pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

AZA & BBG International Convention 2013 February 14-18, 2013 Washington, DC Thousands of BBYO leaders, alumni, advisors, professional staff and top Jewish philanthropists from around the world will convene at BBYO’s International Convention (IC) at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in Washington, DC. This is the largest pluralistic annual gathering of Jewish teens working to strengthen the Jewish future.

For more information on BBYO, contact Mitch at 410.559.3549 or mliebeskind@jcc.org

Working together on a mosaic art project will give teens a creative and healthy outlet for their grief as they get support from each other and from a professional grief counselor.

The finished piece of art will be displayed at the JCC offering comfort and hope to others who have lost a loved one. This event includes an orientation for parents on March 5 at 7:00 pm in the JCS offices at the Owings Mills JCC. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.

For more information and to register, call 410.466.9200.

BBYO Teens had a blast at the 2012 Regional Convention this December

This is a joint program of the JCC, Jewish Community Services (JCS) and THE ASSOCIATED

GED Prep Young Men, Ages 15-22 Weinberg Park Heights JCC One hour each of English and Math. Exact class times TBD. Contact Ahuva at 410.500.5938 or aradzyner@jcc.org

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JCC Maccabi 2013 JCC MaccabiŽ EXPERIENCE August 4 - 9, 2013 Orange County, CA This year our JCC will be sending all of our artists and athletes to the Merage JCC in Irvine, California for the combined JCC Maccabi Games & Artsfest. Read on for details ‌.

2013 Baltimore JCC Jr. Maccabi Games

JCC MaccabiÂŽ Games Jewish teens ages 13-16 as of 8/1/13 The JCC Maccabi GamesÂŽ have been offering a life-and personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers since 1982. At this Jewish Olympic style event, each athlete has the chance to participate in one of 14 sports and events spanning the week-long experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Events include: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys Baseball, Bowling, Inline Hockey, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field and Girls Volleyball.

Tryouts begin February 10 and continue thru March.

For a complete list of dates, visit jcc.org/maccabi.

Ages 10-12 Sunday, May 5, 2013 Philadelphia, PA The Baltimore JCC Maccabi Club is looking for Jewish teens to participate in the following: Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Baseball Tryouts will take place in February at the Rosenbloom OM JCC. For info and dates, visit www.jcc.org/jrmaccabi or contact Brad at bkerxton@jcc.org

Questions? Contact Paul Lurie at 410.559.3546 or plurie@jcc.org.

JCC MaccabiÂŽ Artsfest Jewish teens ages 13-17 as of 8/1/13 Know any creative Jewish teens? Tell them about JCC Maccabi Artsfest where they can spend five amazing days enhancing their talents and meeting Jewish teens from all over the world. Art Disciplines include: Acting .VTJDBM 5IFBUFS t %BODF t +B[[ 3PDL .VTJD t 4QPSUT +PVSOBMJTN t 7JTVBM "SUT t 7PDBM .VTJD Auditions begin February 19 and continue thru March. For a complete list of dates, visit jcc.org/maccabi.

2012 JCC MaccabiÂŽ Experience

Questions? Contact Melissa at 410.559.3593 or mberman@jcc.org or visit www.jcc.org/maccabi.

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Camp

The Capital Camps Experience for $180

JCC/BZD Trip to Israel Ages 15-18 June 23-July 21

Info Session February 12 at 7:00pm BZD Office, 3655-B Old Court Rd., Pikesville Send your teenager on an unforgettable trip to Israel for under $2500 for four weeks! Don’t miss our next info session to learn more.

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Capital Camps, the official overnight camp of the JCC is thrilled to offer a Special JCC Member Discount, Yotair: Rookie Camp is only $180 (reduced from $500).

This intimate program offers children an opportunity to sample the wide variety of daily activities we offer at camp including sports, arts & crafts, swimming, ropes course and much more. “It is a fabulous introduction for first-time campers to the world of Jewish resident camp” says Sam Roberts, Camp Director. “Campers who attend Capital Camps come home with great memories, strong self-confidence and a passion for Jewish life.”

Our Yotair program is open to boys and girls who will be in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grades in the 2013-2014 academic year. The program is for new campers only, as we want participants to share their first overnight camp experience with other ‘first-timers’.

Capital Camps combines superb staff with state-of-theart facilities to ensure the best experience for campers.

Our activities merge sheer summer fun with deep identity-building.

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See what others are saying about the ‘Best Camp Ever’ at www.capitalcamps.org! Request a home visit at a time convenient for you to chat with our camp staff. Learn about all that our 2, 3 and 4-week camp sessions have to offer.

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Don’t delay, sign up today at www.capitalcamps.org!

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For more information call 410.484.4510 or visit www.bzdisrael.org

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Art & Culture

William & Irene Weinberg Baltimore Jewish Film Festival Celebrating our 25th Year!

Save the Dates

Thursday, April 4 thru Thursday, April 25, 2013 Gordon Center For Performing Arts Tickets are $10/film.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www.baltimorejff.com.

Opening Night Jews in Toons April 4; 7:30pm This exciting opening night event will feature the renowned, Emmy-winning comedian, and writer for The Simpsons, Mike Reiss. Mr. Reiss will show rare video clips and discuss his work in writing the Jewish themed episodes of The Simpsons along with The Critic and Queer Duck. As with all of our films, this presentation will be followed by a hilarious Q&A you won’t want to miss! Come early and enjoy a wine and cheese reception with Mr. Reiss.

My Best Enemy - April 17

I Shall Remember

Room 514

Sunday, April 7; 3:00pm Russia 2012

Monday, April 15; 7:30pm Israel, 2012

Melting Away

My Best Enemy

Tuesday, April 9; 7:30pm Israel 2012

Wednesday, April 17; 7:30pm Austria/Luxemberg 2011

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Art & Culture EVENTS Lunch Spectacular Series Weinberg Park Heights JCC Wednesdays, January 23, February 6 & March 6; 12:00-2:00pm

Orchestra of Exiles - April 25

25th Annual Film Festival continued

The Fifth Heaven Sunday, April 21; 3:00pm Israel 2011

Paris-Manhattan

We are pleased to present you with a spectacular series of lunch and entertainment each month at the “J�! In January, we will celebrate the trees with a TuB’shvat themed lunch along with Earl Rosenberg, saxophonist. February will be our learning month with a special guest, Karen Falk, from the Jewish Museum of Maryland to present “Chosen Food: Cuisine, Culture, and American Jewish Identity�. Finally in March, phenomenal pianist, David Bach will perform oldtime favorites like you’ve never heard before! $8/JCC Members; $12/Guests for lunch Contact Sara at 410.500.5903 or sshvartzman@jcc.org to reserve your seat.

Senior Chocolate Seder Weinberg Park Heights JCC Wednesday, March 13; 12:00-2:00pm

Thursday, April 25; 7:30pm USA 2012

Why is this Seder different than all other Seders? Start a new Pesach tradition with lifelong friends and new friends.

The Chocolate Seder is a chocolate lover’s dream. Drop plagues of chocolate syrup on your plate, drink chocolate milk in place of wine, and the rest you’ll have to join us to find out! Sugar-free chocolate will be available and a light lunch is included.

Become a STAR!

$8/JCC Members ; $12/Guests

In celebration of this momentous 25th anniversary, we are planning exciting opening and closing night events. In order to guarantee your seats for the 2013 Film Festival, we are inviting you to become a STAR.

For registration and transportation arrangements, please call Sara at 410.500.5903 by March 6.

Tuesday, April 23; 7:30pm France 2012

Orchestra of Exiles

**STAR** benefits include: t :PVS OBNF QSPNJOFOUMZ MJTUFE JO UIF 'FTUJWBM CSPDIVSF and the Festival poster t (VBSBOUFFE UJDLFUT GPS FBDI PG UIF FJHIU ĂśMNT JO UIF TFSJFT t *OWJUBUJPO UP TQFDJBM PQFOJOH BOE DMPTJOH GFTUJWBM FWFOUT t " POF PG B LJOE STAR pin STAR: $185/couple; $92.50/individual For details, contact Sara Shvartzman at sshvartzman@jcc.org or (410)500.5903.

The Painted Palette Trendiest night in Baltimore Sun., February 24 at 10:00am & Thurs., March 7 at 7pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Hey Baltimore! Want a fun activity that’s new and exciting?

The JCC has partnered with The Painted Palette to bring you an upbeat creative class for both the artistic and not so artistic. Come learn the basics of acrylic painting while enjoying the company of friends. The Painted Palette instructor will guide you step by step through recreating the day’s featured painting. By the end of the class you will be amazed at the artwork you have created! The class price includes two hours of art instruction, all supplies and complimentary two servings of wine, soda or water. $28/JCC Member: $42/Guest

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Art & Culture Five Decades of Plays An evening celebrating the founding of CENTERSTAGE Monday, January 28; 7:00pm Gordon Center For Performing Arts Enjoy a look back over the past five decades of hits and highlights from Baltimore’s own CENTERSTAGE. Join us for coffee and dessert following the performance.

Featured plays by decade: From the 1960s The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams From the 1970s Hot L Baltimore, Lanford Wilson From the 1980s *On the Verge, Eric Overmyer

Hot L Baltimore

From the 1990s Jitney, August Wilson From the 2000s *Intimate Apparel, Lynn Nottage *World Premiere Tickets: $10 per person, or $5 for students and seniors For details, visit gordoncenter.com or call 410.559.3510 or email info@gordoncenter.com.

Centerstages’ JCC Origins It was a moment of crisis that brought Ed Golden to the JCC. In 1957, the original director who was being flown in from Israel was detained at customs and Ed was asked to step in. For his first play Ed chose Crime and Punishment and got great reviews that prompted a “box office invasion” at the JCC. Other shows, such as The World of Shalom Alechem followed. If the Jewish people weren’t supporting the Arts in Baltimore, there wouldn’t be any!” says Ed. In 1962, a group of civic-minded arts patrons including Ed Golden, hatched a professional theater company here at the JCC. Together they formed CENTERSTAGE with the support of the Jewish community behind them.

The group moved to their current Calvert Street location soon after and Ed became the first Artistic Director for CENTERSTAGE which is still thriving and about to enter its second half-century.

For more information, visit www.gordoncenter.com .

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Art & Culture GORDON CENTER Charm City Jazz Winter Jazz Affair II Featuring Marcus Johnson & Marcus Mitchell Saturday, Jan. 26; 8:00pm www.charmcityjazz.com

Concert Artists of Baltimore present

Toon Tunes and Cartoon Capers with Baltimore actor, Tim Marrone

The Jewish Theatre Workshop Presents “The Curious Savage”

Sunday, Feb. 10; 3:00 pm www.Cabalto.org

by John Patrick

Two Quartets: Music & Words of Ludwig van Beethoven

The Curious Savage tells the tale of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage, who inherits a business empire worth ten million dollars from her husband. Wanting to create a “happiness fund” in his name to help people realize their dreams, no matter how foolish, she sells the family businesses and converts the cash to negotiable securities. Believing the money to be their birthright, her stepchildren commit her to a sanatorium hoping to bring her to her senses and reveal the location of the money. There, she bonds instantly with the other “guests” of the institution who conspire with Mrs. Savage to confound her stepchildren and achieve her dream.

February 7-17, 2013 Weinberg Park Heights JCC Strauss Auditorium

Sunday, March 17; 3:00pm This world premiere program by DUO, pianists: Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahuvia features two of the composer’s string quartets in rarely heard piano four hand transcriptions. Stanley Morstein will present selections from Beethoven’s letters reflecting his life, struggles, longings and spiritual convictions.

Tickets are free but required for admission. Reserve your tickets at www.jcc.org/two quartets. Pick them up at the cashier’s desk at either JCC or call Marilyn at 410.559.3510.

For more information on the JTW, contact us at 410.709.8589 or visit: www.jewishtheatreworkshop.org.

Stanley I. Morstein, actor DUO: Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahuvia, pianists

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Fitness

Creating Smart Fitness Resolutions for the New Year

Fitness Staff Addition

It’s January. You vow that this will be THE YEAR. You will utilize your gym membership, eat more vegetables, and rock that swimsuit. Inevitably, life happens, you slip back into old habits, and once again feel frustrated at yourself for not keeping your promise. Albert Einstein advised us that “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.”

Perhaps THIS YEAR it’s time to put insanity to rest and adopt a smart approach.

Alex Cecchetti may already be a familiar face to many JCC members. He has worked in both the OM and PH Fitness Center for seven years. Alex will continue in this capacity but will also be our new Sports Coordinator and Youth League Organizer at PH. He is very excited to work closely with the PH JCC community and is grateful for the opportunity to help create exciting fitness and sport programs. Congratulations to Alex on his new position!

SPECIFIC: Start with a goal that is unambiguous. While setting a clear goal, think about the five “W’s”: What do I want to accomplish? When can I realistically accomplish it? Why do I want to accomplish it? Who can help me accomplish it? Where can I go to work on it?

Example: I am setting a goal to lose 1.5 pounds per week. I want to lose 20 pounds (the What) in 4 months (the When) so I can play with my children without feeling exhausted (the Why).

I will need the help of my spouse (Who) since I’ll be working out at the JCC (the Where) three mornings a week. Time is an issue, so I will schedule my workouts at a time of day when I’m least likely to skip them and have a “plan b.”

MEASUREABLE: To know whether you completed your goal, you have to be able to track it and measure the outcome. Ask the question “how much or how many?”

Example: Setting a goal to lose 1.5 pounds a week and 20 pounds in four (4) months.

ACHIEVABLE: Set a realistic goal.

Example: A weight loss of 1.5 pounds per week is healthy and achievable.

RELEVANT: A goal that has meaning to your personally will be prioritized and get your attention.

Example: Being able to play with their children when they are still young is important to parents.

TIME-BASED: A target date will lend a sense of urgency and importance to your goal. Ask the question, “by when”?

Example: I will hit my target weight in 16 weeks

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Aquatics Owings Mills Swim Team News The Baltimore Barracudas have been performing admirably at recent meets and we are pleased to report that eight of our team members have qualified for the Maryland Swimming State Championships. There are also six swimmers that qualified for the Maryland Swimming Junior Championships.

Swimmers to compete at the state championships include: Justin Burnette Alan Cherches Jensen Friedman Nolan Plant Olivia Plant Adam Todd Karim Todd Kevin Whalen Swimmers to compete at the state junior championships include: Jessica Hymer Michael Krasnitski Samuel Ross David Schechter Molly Schneider Sabrine Todd Gerard Whalen

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SERIOUSLY FUNNY COMEDY WITH JESSICA KIRSON Presenting New York comedienne Jessica Kirson, with host Bernie Fursh, headliner at Comic Strip Live and Caroline’s Comedy Club in NYC.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013 DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 P.M. with the Silent Auction and hors d’oeuvres followed by the show and dessert. Cash bar.

BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills

& FABULOUS SILENT AUCTION TICKETS: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.

Reserve your premiere table of 10 near the front of the stage for $250.

Ticket purchase includes hors d’oeuvres and dessert.

Cash bar. Please, 21 and older.

RSVP by Monday, February 25, 2013 How to buy tickets: • Online at www.bethisrael-om.org • By mail (please include your name and phone number): Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Online purchasers please bring printed ticket receipt.

All other ticket purchases will be held at the door.

INFO: Call Beth Israel Congregation, 410-654-0800.

Presenting Sponsors By special arrangement with the New York Hysterical Society

AS SEEN ON:

Certification classes are being held in Owings Mills and Park Heights to prepare teens for summer employment opportunities here at the JCC. They include lifeguarding, first aid, CPR/AED, Pool Operator and more. Job openings have been posted online.

Get the details about upcoming classes at jcc.org/nas and job openings at jcc.org/jobs.

Owings Mills Pool Closing Sunday, January 27; 12:00-5:00pm (approximately) Please be aware that the Barracudes have a swim meet scheduled for this Sunday afternoon against Cherry Hill. The pool will be closed for other aquatic activities during that time.

Thanks for your understanding!

Jessica Kirson at Beth Israel

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Chai Lights

Chanukah Choopla

Downton Abbey Premiered in style! at the Gordon Center

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Center News The newsletter of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg JCC 5700 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 410.542.4900 410.578.0102 fax

Ben & Esther Rosenbloom JCC on the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue Owings Mills, MD 21117 410.356.5200 410.581.0561 fax

www.jcc.org MD Relay: 1.800.735.2258 Neil Demchick Chairman of the Board Buddy Sapolsky President Barak Hermann President-Elect Ken Karsh Senior Vice President, Finance Phil Miller Vice President Ron Siegel Vice President Gail Zuskin Vice President Jan Cardin Membership Chair Randi Buergenthal Marketing Chair Robin Rose-Samuels Marketing Director Esther Apt Editor The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore promotes and strengthens Jewish life and values through communal programs and activities for individuals and families.

ASSOCIATED CORNER Jewish Camps Critical To Developing Jewish Identity As the winter winds whip through and chill us to the bone, summer may seem a long way off. But, for families considering summer camp for their youngsters, thinking ahead is often a must.

Faced with an overwhelming array of options – from every sport and art imaginable – parents must comb through numerous choices to find the programs that will best benefit their youngsters. When making their decision, families should note that studies find that a Jewish camp experience may be one of the most important venues for developing the Jewish identity of their children.

Whether it is a Jewish day or overnight camp, the benefits of a Jewish camp experience is as essential to developing a lasting commitment to Jewish life as is travel to Israel or a day school education. “Camp Works: The Long Term impact of the Jewish Overnight Camp,” a study by The Foundation of Jewish Camp found that as adults, Jewish overnight campers were 45 percent more likely to attend synagogue once a month and 21 percent more likely to feel that being Jewish if very important.

With that in mind, THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore has made a commitment to raising the profile of Jewish camping. Introducing its virtual Jewish Camp Experience Center, THE ASSOCIATED’s goal is to increase the number of Jewish children attending Jewish camp, making it a part of the overall fabric of Jewish life.

As part of this effort, THE ASSOCIATED will hire a Jewish Campaign Connector to promote Jewish camping, build resources for scholarships and incentives and develop a lay cadre of Jewish camping advocates.

“We want to shift the culture,” said Michael Hoffman, Chief Planning and Strategy Officer for THE ASSOCIATED. According to the 2010 Greater Baltimore Jewish Community Study, there are an estimated 18,300 children between the ages of 5-17 in Baltimore’s Jewish households. Thirty-seven percent of those Jewish households have a child, who has, at some point, attended an overnight camp with Jewish content.

When Jewish content is interspersed in a fun camp experience, it becomes an ideal avenue for promoting Jewish practices and encouraging Jewish friendships. In the report “Limmudby-the-Lake: Fulfilling the Educational Potential of Jewish Summer Camps,” the study noted that “the separation of camp from the outside world and the close-knit quality of the camp community make it possible to live Judaism at camp in a total, holistic fashion. The camp experience … is the source of close Jewish friendships.”

“We want families to talk about Jewish camp the way they talk about Israel and talk about day school. We want the community to support Jewish camp the way it supports Israel and Jewish day schools,” said Ruth Miller, Director of Community Planning for THE ASSOCIATED.

www.jcc.org

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Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Community Center Monday-Thursday 5:30am - 10:00pm Fridays in January 2013 5:30am - 4:15pm Fridays in February 2013 5:30am - 4:30pm Fridays, March 1 & 8 2013 5:30am - 5:00pm Fridays, March 15 thru Fall 2013 5:30am - 6:00pm Saturday in Owings Mills 1:00am-6:00pm Saturday in Park Heights thru March 9 Fitness Center will be open from 7:30pm-10:30pm and Eden Cafe will be open from one hour after Shabbat until 11:00pm Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm

5700 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Baltimore, MD Permit No. 885

Eden Café

at the Weinberg PH JCC Phone: 410.542.5185 eden.cafe2@gmail.com Sunday: 9:00am-7:00pm Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm Friday: 9:00am-2:00pm

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at the Rosenbloom OM JCC Phone: 410.559.3531 www.melatte.com Sunday: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-2:30pm & 5:30-8:00pm Friday: 8:00am-2:30pm

Jan/Feb/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773 Jewish Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Staff News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Children & Youth . . . . . . 6-7 Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Maccabi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Art & Culture . . . . . . . . 12-15 Fitness & Wellness . . . . . . 16 Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Associated Corner. . . . . . 19

Telling Your Tale: The Basics of True, Personal Storytelling Rosenbloom OM JCC Sunday, March 24; 1:00-4:30pm Learn how to shape your experiences into stories! Creators of the popular Stoop Storytelling Series at Center Stage, Jessica Henkin and Laura Wexler, will provide tips, insights, and guidelines to enhance your ability to shape your meaningful experiences into stories and present them to an audience. $45/JCC Member; $50/Guest For more information contact Melissa at 410.559.3593 or mberman@jcc.org .