A Newsletter of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore
Meet Our Summer 2012 Camp Shlichim! These talented 18-25 year old Israelis are excited to incorporate Israeli culture into the JCC camp experience and learn about our culture too. The Shlichim have all taken part in an intensive training process to help them prepare for their roles. They bring a range of talents to the mix and can’t wait to contribute to the fun at Camp this year!
Fave Movie: The Fifth Element
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling
Hobbies: Singing, Reading Nervous: About being in a new place
Nervous: About the heat and getting lost
Excited: To work with the kids and meet new people !
Excited: To meet the kids and my host family!
Smadar – JCC Noah’s Ark Israeli Culture
Dana - JCC Noah’s Ark Israeli Culture
Dekel – Camp Milldale Nature Specialist
Fave Food: Gummy Candy
Hometown: Haifa
Fave Movie: Armageddon
Hometown: Karmay Yosef
Hometown: K’far Adumim
Fave Food: Schnitzel & Mashed Potatoes Fave Color: Purple
Fave Color: Purple
Fave Movie: Too many to choose! Hobbies: Friends, Hiking
Fave Food: Mashed Potatoes & Sushi (without fish)
Nervous: About people understanding my accent
Fave Color: Purple
Excited: To meet my host family and the people I will be working with !
Fave Movie: Titanic Hobbies: Dancing, Shopping, Beach
This summer, we are excited to add some cool new programs and bring back some Milldale favorites. Olympicthemed events, Chai Lifeline Swim-a-thon, Wacky Lunch Wednesdays and Chocolate Milk Day are just some of the things campers can look forward to!
Nervous: About her English Excited: To meet my host family and see new places ! Ortal – Camp Milldale Tarbut/ Israeli Culture Specialist Hometown: Tel Aviv Fave Food: Sushi Fave Color: Green
From left: Dana and Smadar (Noah’s Ark), Dori Zvili (Camp Milldale Director) Ortal and Dekel (Milldale)
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Your Center for Jewish Life Wisdom for Today Rabbi Andrew Busch –Baltimore Hebrew I don’t drink coffee. I never have, despite liking the smell of coffee. However, I love meeting people for a cup of coffee. Sharing a conversation over a cup of coffee is one of my favorite things to do as a rabbi. Getting to know people, hearing their thoughts, concerns, and hopes - these are among the most important things that anyone who works in the Jewish community can do. Yes, I lead worship services, officiate at weddings and funerals, teach classes, attend meetings, and attend to numerous other responsibilities. However, at the core of what I do is sharing a cup of coffee. Over the years, many other rabbis and I have reached towards this conversational priority because we have been influenced by Martin Buber’s philosophy, because someone once reached out to us over coffee, and because we sensed it was a significant way to build Jewish community and identity. We also enjoy it. Now we have some additional evidence to support this conversational approach. (Please note: I said conversational, not controversial.) Synagogue 3000 describes itself as “a catalyst for excellence, empowering congregations and communities to create synagogues that are sacred and vital centers of Jewish life.” (www. synagogue3000.org). This organization has been influential and thought-provoking since it was previously known as Synagogue 2000. This past March, Synagogue 3000 released a report encouraging us to explore this conversational, or as they call it, relational, approach to Jewish life. The report was part of a larger effort to understand contemporary Jewish life and how it can be strengthened. If you go to their website, you can read the report, which includes the following statements by key leaders, Rabbi Larry Hoffman and Rabbi Aaron Spiegel: “It’s not about the programs we offer,” and “People want relationships.” Don’t get me wrong. For the JCC, for synagogues, for any organization, programmatic offerings matter. However, in the long run and throughout our long history, it has been the relationships that really matter. On some level, even when leading a service or a Torah discussion, what we are also doing is building relationships. Those relationships are between me and whoever is sitting in the next chair, be they a congregational member or not. A rabbi friend of mine called it “building a Jewish community one cup of coffee at a time.” Those cups of coffee are shared over coffee, over lunch, and, as I mentioned, over study and other activities. There is much to be said about the meaningful impact of Judaism and most of it begins over coffee. Or in my case, over a cup of tea, sometimes iced tea. Rabbi Andrew Busch is a rabbi at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. He can be reached at abusch@bhcong.org.
JEA’s 103rd Anniversary Sunday, August 26; 4:00-8:00 pm Beth Israel Congregation, Owings Mills
JEA, the forerunner of the JCC, will be celebrating their anniversary with a kosher dinner and musical entertainment. The Hall of Fame honorees are Sol Ackman and Irv Levin of the Century Club.
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 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 Center News Editor The Jewish Community Center is an educational, cultural, and recreational agency supported by The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.
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FYI New Membership Categories
Congrats to JCC Staff!
You asked and we listened!
Chris Sigman Receives Saxon Award for Education
Starting July 1
Couples Membership Couples, ages 19-64, no longer need to pay the family rate. New Rates: $774/year or $66.50/month Grandchild Membership Grandparents who want to bring their grandchildren (ages 10 and under) to the JCC on a regular basis can now add them to their membership for one annual fee. New Rates: $75/one child; $150/two children $200/three or more children, (some member-savings apply). Grandchildren must be accompanied by grandparents. Snow Bird Memberships Members may freeze their Individual, Couple or Family dues payments for up to four months by notifying the membership office in advance of their winter departure. The following conditions must be met: • The member must have a full paying Individual, Couple or Family membership • The member must provide proof of an out-of-state residence for the period that they are gone from Baltimore For questions contact the Membership office at 410.500.5910 (PH) and 410.559.3506 (OM)
Biennial News Yasher Koach to JCC Board Members Randi Buergenthal and Carol Noel for recently completing their training with the Esther Leah Ritz Emerging JCC Leadership Institute at the JCCA Biennial Conference in New Orleans.
We are proud to congratulate Chris Sigman on her receipt of the Michael S. Saxon Award for Education. The award is presented annually to a member of the Early Childhood Education Department or to a Jewish Educator at the JCC. Chris has been recognized this year for her work in designing, implementing, and advancing our Ben and Esther Rosenbloom Foundation funded school-wide Healthy Choices program, which promotes physical activity and encourages healthy diets through education, advocacy, and activity. As a result of her efforts, our families, children, and teachers have developed a sense of community and happy memories involving food and fitness.
Dori Zvili Awarded JCCA Scholarship The JCC Association Graduate Scholarship program seeks to find the best candidates who are dedicated to the JCC movement and wish to advance their learning and skills through graduate education. This April, six finalists were interviewed and our own Dori Zvili, Director of Camp Milldale was one of the top candidates chosen. Dori will be pursuing a Masters in Camp Administration and Leadership from Touro University online. Mazel Tov Dori!
Donate Your Old Digital Camera Camp Milldale is looking for digital cameras to help campers hone their visual story-telling skills! We’ll take whatever you have as long as it still works! Email David at dmitnick@jcc.org for more information
JCC Board Member, Annette Saxon was inducted onto the board of the JCC Association. She joins past-presidents, Eric Nislow and Larry Rosenberg.
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Your Center for Children & Youth “P” Party!
Family Fun Game Day
Thursday, June 14; 11:00am-12:00pm Rosenbloom OM JCC
Sunday, July 15; 1:00-3:00pm Rosenbloom OM JCC
Join us for Puppets * Parachute *Projects *Pizza and Play Time (on the playground if possible). Please Wear Purple!
The one and only Mr. Sol will run these exciting activities outdoors at the Rec Park! Relay races, games and family fun, in the pool and on land, for children ages three and up.
$5 for all!
For more information, contact Sol at skleiner@jcc.org or 410.559.3541
Mommy, Daddy & Me Summer Time Fun!
Our Natural Play Space Is Coming to the Stoler ECE Soon
July 1 & August 5; 10am-10:45am Rosenbloom OM JCC Ages 12-24 months
Gather with friends on the first Sunday of the month for songs, puppets, a summer craft project and many other summerthemed activities. Must reserve your space in advance. $6/JCC Member; $9/NM; $10/Family
The Stoler ECE is looking forward to turning its natural playground dreams into a reality. The playground will include hills which integrate climbing, shrubs for play forts or mazes, sand areas, plants to attract butterflies and birds, a water feature, paths that lead places, rocks and boulders for climbing or building, and tunnels. This will be a place where children can play and be exposed to the smells, textures and wonders of nature. Natural playgrounds are green and the materials for the new outdoor play space will come from local sources and native plants. OM ECE Director, Ilene Meister says, “This playground will provide the kinds of experiences we value for our children and we look forward to watching them grow and learn!” Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Bids for Kids Auction! Half of the $13,640.50 that was raised will be added to our natural playground fund.
DBJCC Summer Classes! Summer Tot Shabbat July 13, 10:30am
Jewish Museum of MD Join us on Friday mornings as we welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, puppets and more.
Hello Baby/Infant Massage
Newborn-4 months Thursdays, June 7-August 2; 11:00am Gallery at Inner Harbor
The theme for our Stoler ECE Scholastic Book Fair this year was Book Fair Luau! It’s a Reading Celebration! Kids had a blast partying in their PJ’s!
Baby Groove
Ages 5-12 months Thursdays, June 7-28 & July 12-August 2; 9:45am Gallery at Inner Harbor Sign up for both Baby Groove sessions and SAVE $10!
For more information on Parenting programs email parenting@jcc.org or call 410.559.3524.
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Your Center for Children & Youth June Mini Camps Monday-Friday, June 18-22 & June 25-29; 9:00am-3:30pm Weinberg PH JCC Ages 3 ½ -5 ½ Boys Grades 1-4, 5-6 & 7-8 Girls Grades 1-4, 5-6 & 7-8
No school. No camp. Nothing to do with your kids? Pre-camp programs are back by popular demand! Arts & Crafts, Sports, Swim, and Ceramics will be provided. Early drop off: 7:00am, Monday-Friday, $4/day Late stay: Until 5:30pm, Monday-Thursday, $6/day Space is limited – Register now! For more information, contact Merav at 410.500.5902
Basketball Camp June 18-22 & June 25-29; 9:00am-3:30pm Weinberg PH JCC
Athletes will learn the fundamentals, drills to improve their game, have skill stations, contests, 5-on-5 leagues, 3-on-3 tournaments, time to take a dip in the pool and much more. T-shirt included. Great instruction, fun and a low cost for a week of keeping your kids busy between school and camp. $150/JCC Member; $200/NM JUNE 18-22 • Coaches Ari Braun & Pinny Margolius For boys entering Grades 5-7 and Grades 8-12 JUNE 25-29 • Coaches Adam Hariri, Oren Hariri & Tani Weissman For boys entering Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 For more information and to register, contact Merav at 410.500.5902
Wonder Wednesdays Wednesdays, Starting June 27, 4:00pm Weinberg PH JCC
Join us for exciting activities and free play in the gym. Wed., June 27 – Party Animals Wed., July 11 – Eric Energy Wed., July 18 – Comedy Juggler Michael Rosman Wed., July 25 – Auto the Otto, police car, fire truck, ambulance exhibition Wed., Aug. 1 – Moonbounce fun! Wed., Aug. 8 – Magician Michael Canter Wed., Aug. 15 – Paint your own ceramics! $3 per child for JCC Member and NM Adults, children under 2, and children older than 11 are free!
The JCC Kids Center is a Place to Learn and Grow If you are looking for somewhere exceptional to send your child after school, look no further! At Kids Center the day doesn’t end when the school bell rings. Our dedicated staff makes sure your children get the support and attention they need. “The Kids Center staff is trustworthy and nurturing,” says Stacy Goodman. Stacy’s son, Ryan has been attending Kids Center for three years and his favorite activities there are Gaga and Swimming. “Ryan can get a head start on his homework and enjoy a different fun activity every day,” Stacy says. “I know that when he is at Kids Center, he is safe and well taken care of!” Activities at Kids Center are designed to promote children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and include an element of fun. “All the kids love the cooking classes,” says Brad Kerxton of Kids Center. “We make something new each week!” Transportation from school can be included in your Kids Center experience as well. We currently offer school bus service from a variety of schools and even Hebrew school on select days.
Kids Center Hours: Monday-Thursday: School dismissal-6:30pm Friday: School dismissal-6:00pm
Sign Up Now & Save!
Sign up by June 30 for the 2012 -2013 School Year and Get One Month Free ! For more information, contact Kids Center Director Amanda Max at 410.559.3548 or amax@jcc.org .
For more information, contact Merav at 410.500.5902
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Your Center for Camp CSA Karate Pre-Camp, Camp, and Post Camp June 11 - August 24; 9:30am-4:00pm (extended care available 8:00am-6:00pm) Rosenbloom OM JCC
This summer CSA Karate Camp will be starting Monday, June 11, taking us to 11 weeks of camp for the first time in CSA’s history! You can choose any week combination that fits into your schedule and we even offer daily rates if needed. Your camper will enjoy Karate and other styles of the Martial Arts, swimming and optional instructional swim, arts and crafts, nature walks, Wacky Wednesdays, Friday Fundays, and much more. We are an indoor camp with outdoor activities, making it fun for all! We also offer a CIT program for teens. Space is limited, Register now! For more information and to register, visit www.CSAKarate.com or call 410-559-3553.
Shown above from Left to Right: Bob Axman, Dick Axman, Buddy Sapolsky, Herb Kasoff and Chick Klein.
Camp Cody Contributes In 1926 the Axman family of Baltimore started up a residential camp in West Ossipee, New Hampshire named Camp Cody. Camp Cody soon became one of the premier sleep-away camps for affluent Jewish families in the area. This past April, Dick and Bob Axman, children of the founder, along with fellow campers, Herb Kasoff and Chuck Klein met with JCC President, Buddy Sapolsky, to share how their camping experience impacted their lives. They topped off the meeting by giving the JCC a donation from fellow Cody campers of $2500. As Mr. Kasoff explained it, “We raised this money because we want other Jewish kids in Baltimore to have a memorable summer camp experience like we did.”
The 2012 JCC Jr. Maccabi Games took place Sunday, May 20 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with 49 boys and girls from Baltimore participating. One of our girls basketball teams placed second and all of the teams made it to the playoffs, including girls and boys basketball, boys soccer, swimming and tennis.
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Your Center for Teens Eitanim for Teens @ the Weinberg Park Heights JCC Eitanim is a full day alternative education program for teens for whom a traditional school setting is not appropriate. Curriculum includes Jewish learning, GED prep, fitness & personal training and work & volunteer opportunities. Separate gender programs for boys and girls are now forming for the 2012-2013 school year. Stone memorial in Treblinka (above) and Tracey and her friends with a Holocaust survivor (below).
For more information, contact Ahuva at 410.500. 5938 or email aradzyner@jcc.org .
We Get Letters… I wanted to express my gratitude to the JCC teens for putting together The Glass Slipper Boutique. I did not think I would have the opportunity to wear a beautiful dress to my senior prom. One day I hope to help other girls in a similar way. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for enabling young girls like myself to enjoy an evening with their friends. Sincerely Yours, C. Tyson ~ New Town High ‘12
March of the Living A few weeks ago, I returned from the March of the Living. This two week trip takes teens to Poland over Holocaust Memorial Day and then to Israel to experience Israel Memorial Day and Israel Independence Day. The actual March itself consisted of 15,000 participants and took place on Holocaust Memorial Day. During our time in Poland, we visited four concentration camps: Auschwitz, Berkinau, Treblinka, and Majdanek. Auschwitz has been turned into a museum, most of Berkinau is either in ruins or has been rebuilt for the movie “Schindler’s List”, and Treblinka was a death camp that is now a memorial. Majdanek hit me the hardest–it is completely intact and can be up and running in 48 hours. Seeing what the Jews endured during the Holocaust and then going straight to our homeland of Israel was an experience of a lifetime. The lessons I learned from the March of the Living are priceless and they will help me bear witness once there are no more survivors to tell their stories. ~ Tracey Pyser, MOTL ’12
This spring, The Glass Slipper Boutique at the OM JCC collected and distributed prom dresses for area teens in need. This community service project was started by local BBYO teen member, Alex Meyer. BBYO teens (above) show off the dresses they collected for the Glass Slipper Boutique
HaZamir The Baltimore chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish High School Choir will be auditioning new members for the 2012-13 season all summer long. The group performs a variety of Jewish music (from traditional to contemporary) around the community and at Lincoln Center in New York City. To learn more, email conductor Erika Schon at hazamirbaltimore@gmail.com.
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Your Center for Adults Summer Movies at PH
Trips- Save The Date
Wednesdays at 1:00pm Weinberg PH JCC
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit Wednesday, August 7, 8:30am-6:00pm Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
July 11 - Jane Eyre July 18 - Moneyball August 1 -Midnight in Paris August 8 -The Help
Bus departs from the Weinberg PH JCC at 8:30am and from the Rosenbloom OM JCC at 9:00am. Approximate arrival back at OM is 5:30pm and at PH is 6:00pm.
Admission $1 - includes popcorn and water For more information, call 410.500.5903.
This is your chance to see one of the most significant archeological finds of the last century. The exhibit features twenty scrolls, including the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible.
Rooftop Party! Wednesday, August 29, 7:00pm Weinberg PH JCC
Get the details, call Melissa at 410.559.3593.
Entertainment by the Baltimore Klezmer Orchestra. Refreshments served. Limit 50 people, RSVP soon! $7/JCC Member
Chicago! Wednesday, September 5 Live at the Allenbery Playhouse
$10/NM
For more information, call 410.500.5903.
$65/JCC Member; $8/NM Bring a lunch or order a Kosher box lunch for an additional $8.
Singles Event: Outdoor Screening of It’s Complicated
For more information, call 410.500.5903.
Thursday, July 12; 8:30pm (Raindate: July 19) Rosenbloom OM JCC
Join other singles 55+ for an outdoor summer movie! What better way to spark a new romance than with a romantic comedy. Join in an optional follow-up conversation about what makes new relationships so complicated! Bring your lawn chair and your desire to start something new! $5/JCC Member $8/NM RSVP by July 5 to Melissa at 410.559.3593 or email mberman@jcc.org .
LGBQT Jewish Parents (Families and Friends) of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Questioning & Transgender Children
Piano Bar Date Night at the Weinberg Park Heights J was a hit with one and all!
Wednesday, June 13 at 7pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Join the conversation or just listen as parents share their journeys. This new LGBTQ group will be meeting on the second Wednesday of every month at the OM J. Contact Melissa at 410.559.3593 or email mberman@jcc.org for more information.
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Your Center for Fitness BodyFlow Under the Stars For Women Only July 11 & August 28; 7:45-8:45pm Weinberg PH JCC-Rooftop
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your salutation to the sun as it sets right in front of you!
New Octane Machines at PH & OM
Take a ride on our new seated elliptical! Benefits include: • • •
Exclusive Power Stroke technology engages more muscle groups for better results Exercisers on the xRide can work the entire body or isolate the upper or lower body only Total-body, low-impact cardiovascular workouts
To learn more about the new machine, visit jcc.org/facilities and view the video.
FREE and open to JCC Members only. Space is limited. To register, call Jackie at 410.500.5919 or email jforeman@jcc.org.
Stay Fit 36
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC June 17 - August 31
We want to help you stay in shape this summer! Join our Stay Fit 36 challenge and check in with us each time you complete a fitness activity at our facility. Just register to collect your Stay Fit 36 punch card. You can get your card punched by one of our fitness staff one time per day. It’s free and after you fill your card, you will be entered to win a yoga mat & yoga bag! For more information, contact Lynn in OM at 410.559.3535 or Jackie in PH at 410.500.5919
Les Mills Launch Fitness Party Sunday, July 15; 8:00am-12:00pm Rosenbloom OM JCC
Join us for a fitness celebration! Stay for one class or try them all! 8:00am 9:05am 10:10am 11:15am 10:10am 11:00am
BODYPUMP BODYSTEP BODYPUMP BODYFLOW SH’BAM ZUMBA
For more information, contact Amy in OM at 410.559.3534. You can also register online at www.jcc.org/lesmillslaunch
Explore! Participate! Celebrate!
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Your Center for Aquatics JCC Aquatics Class Provides Benefits that Extend Beyond the Water “Recruitment for this class is word of mouth-everyone loves it so much they tell all of their friends!” boasts an enthusiastic participant of the Women-Only Water Aerobics class the PH JCC. All of the ladies agree that a huge benefit of this particular class is the welcoming group and the feeling of being a part of something special. They are friends outside of class now and even organized a pre-Passover lunch together in the JCC Board Room! The physical benefits of the class also carry over to their everyday life. Arlene Abrams who helps run Adult Enrichment classes at the JCC, came close to having knee surgery before she started taking Water Aerobics. “When I first began this class, I could barely move,” admits Arlene. “This is a fun way to do the exercise that I needed to get my mobility back.” One participant says that her Physical Therapists could not believe the dramatic improvements she made after consistently attending this class. “We encourage each other,” says another attendee. “No one is judging and everyone goes at their own pace. This is my 45 minutes of fun that I know I can count on.”
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Women Ages 21+ Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 3-August 30, 2:15-3:00pm Weinberg PH JCC
Exercise without putting excess strain on joints and muscles. Gentle activities in warm water with guidance from a trained instructor will help you gain strength and flexibility. JCC Members $50 for 2x/week; $36 for 1x/week. NM $100 for 2x/week; $68 1x/week For more information, contact Shawnise at 410.500.5931 or email scrawford@jcc.org .
Join the Swim Team for Splash Bash Sunday, August 22; 2:00pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Come join us to watch the 2012 Olympic Games on NBC. Help cheer on the U.S. swim team, bring your friends and get swim crazy for your favorite athletes.
New to Baltimore? Shalom Baltimore if your first stop in Jewish Baltimore. • Connect with community organizations and resources • Meet new friends • Be welcomed by a peer volunteer
ARC Lifeguard Olympics July 13; 9:00am-12:00pm Rosenbloom OM- Outdoor Family Pool
Our JCC lifeguards will be competing against other club lifeguards in swimming and rescue competitions in this American Red Cross event. For more information on Aquatics at OM, contact Bill at Bkirkner@jcc.org
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Center Staff News Meet Our New Staff Introducing Incoming JCC President Barak Hermann As Buddy Sapolsky, our current president, prepares for his retirement in January 2013, we are pleased to announce his successor, Barak Hermann, who will be joining us in November 2012. Barak is currently the Executive Director of the JCC of Central New Jersey and has worked in the JCC field for 18 years. Barak’s hiring is the result of an extensive nationwide search and review process that was conducted by Past Chairmen of the Board, current JCC leadership and community leaders. Barak will work with Buddy during the three-month transition. “It’s an incredible opportunity to follow Buddy’s wonderful leadership and work in a cohesive and dynamic Jewish community where the JCC plays a fundamental role in Jewish life! It’s an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” explains Barak. Buddy is excited that Barak will be taking on this role, “I have known Barak for approximately 10 years and I’m incredibly excited about his skills, expertise and passion, and I’m confident our members will feel the same way.”
Meet New Director of Arts & Culture Randi Benesch With a background ranging from coordinating logistics at the Columbia Arts Festival to being the Development Manager at Center Stage, Randi Benesch brings a variety of experiences to her new position. Randi sees huge potential for Arts & Culture at the JCC and she can’t wait to get started. “Art is what brings the community together,” she says. “I look forward to building partnerships within the JCC as well as with local Jewish organizations and Arts organizations.” Randi is passionate about having the community interact with artists and participate in hands-on workshops and classes. “We have an excellent facility and staff and some great ideas are in place already,” she says. “The Arts & Culture Task Force spent two years in the planning stage and now it is time to make things happen!” Upcoming collaborations will hopefully include area musicians, choreographers and artists as well as organizations such as the Baltimore Open Theater, The Walters Art Museum, Center Stage & The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Rabbi Jessy Gross Jewish Community Educator
Zachary Price Meyerhoff ECE Director We are excited to introduce Zachary Price as the new ECE Director at the PH JCC. Zac’s most recent experience was as the Director of Childhood Education at Congregation Beth Israel in Charlottesville, Virginia where he directed a 75+ family preschool & kindergarten. He has worked in diverse settings in both the secular and Jewish communities as a Director and a teacher. Zac strongly believes that success is created by the strength of the relationships built with parents, teachers, and colleagues and is excited to join our team of professionals.
We are excited to welcome Rabbi Jessy Gross to our staff this summer. Rabbi Gross will be working to Jewishly engage Baltimore’s Jewish young adults in emerging neighborhoods such as downtown Baltimore City. She has over 10 years of experience working in the Jewish communal profession and recently received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College in California.
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Associated Corner Meet Mel: Weinberg Village Resident Mel says he’s a kibitzer. He can talk to you about anything – Bingo, the weather, the garden in his back yard. He just likes to schmooze. He has the friends he wants to talk to and the activities to keep him active, thanks to his home in THE ASSOCIATED’s Weinberg Village. Mel and his wife, Lillian, moved into Weinberg Village in Owings Mills 2008. “We were living in our daughter’s home,” he says, “but her children were having children and they needed more rooms. Moving to Weinberg Village was the best thing we ever did.” Mel had heard about Weinberg Village from his friends, who described it as a fine place to live with fine activities. What Mel and his wife discovered is that Weinberg Village offers seniors, “luxurious apartments at the right price. … We have never been dissatisfied.” Mel laughs at the idea that he is aging, but admits he is about to push past 85. He says he feels young because he’s active and his Weinberg Village lifestyle is what makes it possible. Mel’s in charge of Bingo night and he’s on the board. He meets lots of new friends from his own age group through Eating Together and other social programs, many of which are run by the JCC. He also feels secure knowing that the nurses and other professionals are there to ensure he stays healthy and safe. “My wife and I are just as happy as we can be,” says Mel. “Thank you ASSOCIATED. I hope that all Jews in Baltimore are ASSOCIATED – we are!” THE ASSOCIATED recently expanded its social services in the Owings Mills area. In April, the Baltimore County office of Jewish Community Services (JCS) moved into larger quarters in the newly constructed wing of the Rosenbloom Owings Mills Jewish Community Center, accessible from the main level of the JCC. JCS professionals will provide counseling for adults, children and families, career services, assistance for seniors and caregivers, and much more! Check out the new facility and learn more about JCS at www.jcsbaltimore.org.
“Moving to Weinberg Village was the best thing we ever did.” -- Mel, 85
Being ASSOCIATED is aging with dignity. Get Involved www.associated.org/getinvolved
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More Center News JCC Mobile App By Mid-August our JCC will have its own App which will take you to a mobile-friendly version of our website. We hope to make our site more accessible to the growing number of smart phone and I-pad users out there. The following are some of the buttons you will find once you open our App: Schedules, Hours & Directions, Contact Us, Membership, Calendar of Events, Social Media, Teens, Camps, Early Childhood and Arts & Culture. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.
A Tribute to our JCC Employees of the Month: Howard Bauer, who schedules our van usage at the “J”, has been more than accommodating in helping us get JCC mailings out on time. He always manages to find a way to solve any scheduling dilemma and he does it in a professional and kind manner. Neil Ogle, who works in building maintenance at Camp Milldale, is always ready to help no matter when we need him. Recently, we found ourselves without a van driver during a busy week. Neil came through to help make sure things ran smoothly, even though he was scheduled to be on vacation. Sharon Seigel really stepped up to help at the PH JCC when we were short staffed this season. She manned the desk in the ECE and made sure that each parent and child was greeted with a smile. She has gone above and beyond and we really appreciate her help!
JCC ECE recognized in Washington, D.C. On May 9, 2012, the First Lady’s Let’s Move! Child Care initiative recognized the Healthy Choices program at the Stoler ECE for its exceptional work to promote young children’s health and prevent childhood obesity. The Stoler ECE was the one of twelve in the entire nation to be recognized as Early Education and Child Care Program and Network Honorees. At the recognition luncheon in D.C., White House Assistant Chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives, Sam Kass, gave the keynote remarks and highlighted some of our Healthy Choices activities. Chris Sigman was also selected to participate in a panel discussion during the event.
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Need A Math Tutor?
Contact Alen Reyhan to ease your way through Math. Have over ten years of experience in tutoring and a Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics from Johns Hopkins. Tel : 310-498-1453
June/July/August 2012 A Sivan/Tammuz/Av/Elul 5772
Email: areyhan1@jhu.edu
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Announcing the 2012 JCC Photo Contest Winners Photos are on exhibit in the Joseph & Rebecca Meyerhoff Gallery, located in the Gordon Center For Performing Arts. Congratulations to all our contestants!
First Place Winner ~ Linda Himmelrich
Second Place Winner ~ Dr. Mal Druskin
Third Place Winner ~ Dr. Mal Druskin
Uncle Motti and the Seven Dwarfs Sunday, June 17; 1:00pm Sunday, June 24; 1:00pm Wednesday, June 27; 7:00pm Sunday, July 1; 1:00pm Weinberg PH Community Room
Come see the sequel to JTW’s highly successful children’s show “Uncle Motti Tells a Story (or Three)”. Uncle Motti is once again called upon to babysit his niece Shayna, and it’s time for a bedtime story. For more info, visit jewishtheatreworkshop.org.
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Pool Hours at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Indoor Pool Schedule
Instructional Pool Schedule
Family Pool Schedule
Mon., June 18 – Sat., Aug. 10 Mon/Wed/Fri 11:30pm-5:30pm Tu/Thu 1:00pm-5:00pm Saturday 1:00pm-5:30pm Sunday 1:00pm-6:30pm
Sun., May 20 – Sun., September 2 Mon.-Thurs. 5:30am-9:30pm Friday 5:30am-6:30pm Saturday 1:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday 7:00am - 6:30pm
Tue., May 29 – Sun., June 8 Mon.-Thurs. 12:00pm-9:00pm Friday 12:00pm-6:30pm Saturday 1:00pm-5:45pm Sunday 10am-6:30pm Sat., June 9 – Fri., Aug. 10 Mon.-Thurs. 11:00am-9:00pm Friday 11:00am-6:30pm Saturday 1:00pm-5:45pm Sunday 10am-6:30pm
Lap Pool Schedule
Sun., May 20 – Sun., September 2 Mon.-Thurs. 7:00am-9:30pm Friday 7:00am-6:30pm Saturday 1:00pm-5:30pm Sunday 8:00am-6:30pm
Tue., May 29 – Sun., June 17 & Sat., Aug. 4 - Mon., Sept. 2 Mon.-Fri. 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday 1:00pm-5:30pm Sunday 1:00pm-6:30pm
The Instructional Pool will open to members after daily camp swim lessons have concluded.
QUESTIONS? Visit www.jcc.org/schedules or email: aquatics@jcc.org.
HOLIDAY HOURS WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Join us for fun & games at the Aquatic Park to celebrate the 4th! Shapiro Aquatic Park open 10am-5:30pm Lap & Indoor Pools open 8am-5:30pm
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Eden Café
at the Weinberg PH JCC Phone: 410.542.5185 eden.cafe2@gmail.com
June/July/August Hours Monday-Thursday 5:30am-10:00pm Fridays in OM 5:30am-7:00pm Friday at Park Heights 5:30am-6:00pm Saturday at Owings Mills 1:00-6:00pm Sunday at Owings Mills 7:00am-7:00pm Sunday at Park Heights 7:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-7:00pm Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
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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-8:00pm Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Community Center
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Baltimore, MD Permit No. 885
5700 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215
WED., JULY 4TH July 4th at Owings Mills 8:00-6:00pm July 4th at Park Heights 8:00-5:00pm
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Israeli-Themed Fun & Olympic-Style Family Events Shapiro Rec Park at the Rosenbloom OM JCC Sunday, June 24 1:00-4:00pm Enjoy an afternoon of interactive demonstrations, shopping and displays from select local small businesses.
Israel Scouts Perform Sunday, June 24 at 2pm
Free and open to the public. For a list of vendors, visit www.jcc.org/shuk Contact Melissa Berman for more information at 410.559.3593 or email mberman@jcc.org
Olympic Day at the Pool
1:00-3:00pm Activities will be Olympic-style competitions, both land and water based, for the entire family. For more information, contact Sol at skleiner@jcc.org or 410.559.3541.
Israel Scouts Perform
2:00pm Enjoy the show! The Tzofim Friendship Caravan, travel though North America each summer sharing their lives in Israel through song, dance and story.
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