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TUESDAYS WITH COLIN… AND SAM…AND LARRY Fast Friendships Form in Men’s Group Page 2 Cover photo: Colin Alter (story, page 2)
NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Workshops for Students and Parents Page 7
“4 HANDS AND 2 HEARTS BEATING AS 1” Pianists Ran Dank & Soyeon Kate Lee in Concert Page 8
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STORY
Tuesdays with Colin…and Sam…and Larry… By Andrea Kronzek
Sam Kahn, Colin Alter and Larry Weisfeld find that their lives are enriched through the socialization and educational opportunities offered by the men’s discussion group.
As retirees, Colin Alter, Sam Kahn and Larry Weisfeld can pretty much do as they please – every day except Tuesday, that is. Tuesday afternoons are always blocked off on their calendars for the JCCGW men’s discussion group. JCCGW member Toby Gottesman started the group in March 2012, when he noticed that many men who came to exercise at the Health & Fitness Center were staying after to socialize. His goal was to provide an outlet for them to share opinions and camaraderie. While men of all ages attend, many of the group members are retired or widowed and entering a new stage of life. The group provides them an opportunity to develop and maintain relationships.
“The more I know, the more I know I don’t know,” says Sam. The diversity in the room ─ with men of all ages and backgrounds, and with different life experiences ─ is what makes the discussions so enriching. “It offers a different perspective on what you thought you knew to be true.”
Sam sums up the experience: “At the end of the While the three men clearly enjoy the day nothing is decided, but we all walk away discussions, Colin’s experience at the JCCGW smiling!” on Tuesdays may run even deeper. The men’s discussion group meets on Tuesdays “The probability of my being alive today would at 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. be lower without these two,” he states, For details, please contact Debbie Sokobin at referring to Sam and Larry. 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org. He explains that after Larry had a stroke in 2007, he needed to keep active so he began coming to the JCCGW to work out. Colin, who describes himself as “not necessarily shy,” struck up a conversation with Larry when they were working out on adjacent machines. When Colin learned that transportation to and from the Center was a problem for Larry, he volunteered to fill that role every Tuesday. Now the two friends make a day of it, working out and having lunch before the meeting. “Even if I’m not feeling up to coming or may have something else to do, it is important that I fulfill the commitment I made to Larry,” Colin says. “We have been coming every Tuesday, almost without fail. As I result, I also began slowing getting in shape.”
Colin, Sam and Larry are three of the approximately 90 members of the group, which Colin goes on to relate that at a men’s club also meets on Wednesdays. meeting in 2013, the issue of depression was discussed. Sam mentioned that taking certain “The conversations can get boisterous, but it’s medications can cause depression. always a learning experience,” Larry asserts, adding that there’s an overwhelming amount of That winter Colin had a heart attack, after expertise in the room at each meeting. which he became deeply depressed. Recalling Sam’s words at the meeting a few months prior, Much of that expertise comes from the three he asked his doctor if one of the medications he men themselves. Larry taught at Johns Hopkins was taking could be the cause. School of Advanced International Studies. Sam worked for USAID advising in the area of “The doctor said, ‘Bingo!’” recalls Colin. “He nutrition and foods. Colin worked in finance for changed my medication and the depression Metro and Homeland Security. lifted.”
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The men’s discussion group may serve different purposes for each participant. But as Colin states, the bottom line is that whether vehemently agreeing or disagreeing, or even just listening, attending these meetings helps to keep the brain functioning.
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CENTER SCENE EDITORIAL STAFF Treva Bustow, Chief Marketing Officer Mauricio Garcia, Production Artist/Design Andrea Kronzek, Editor Center Scene, the magazine of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, is issued monthly from September through June. The Center is a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America, a beneficiary agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and receives support from the United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns. For information on advertising in Center Scene, contact Rebecca Salzman at 301.348.3754 or rsalzman@jccgw.org. Center Scene assumes no responsibility for the kashrut status of products advertised.
ALL ARE WELCOME The JCCGW embraces and welcomes the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to seek meaning and fulfillment by participating in our rich programming inspired by our Jewish heritage. We open our doors to everyone, including people of all backgrounds, religions, abilities and sexual orientations, and interfaith couples and families. Inclusion permeates our Center. Inclusion is belonging.
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Arthur Polott, Vice President for Programming Neil Gurvitch, Vice President & General Counsel Matthew Weinberg, Secretary Andrew Chod, Assistant Secretary Darryl Shrock, Assistant Treasurer Monique Buckles, Ombudsperson EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Robert G. Epstein IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Scott M. Cohen BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gilly Arie Helen Rubin Brent Berger, MD Tracy Bloom Schwartz Robert I. Black Reed Sexter Nathan Bortnick Andrew P. Shulman Andrew Bridge Dale Singer Brian Gaines Maurice VerStandig Toby Gottesman David Waghelstein Holli Beckerman Jaffe The Honorable Jeff Randi K. Meyrowitz Waldstreicher Candace Ourisman Sharon Zissman Adam Polsky COUNCIL OF ADVISORS Daniel H. Abramowitz Jeffrey Linowes David S. Bender Lawrence Mann Stuart Bindeman Alan Meltzer Dean Eisen Robert Phillips Bernard Forseter Pamela Nadell, PhD Greg Friedman Howard Ross The Honorable Julie Silver Douglas F. Gansler Kathy Sklar Toni Goodman Marc Solomon Eric Kassoff Robin Taub Michael Kay Michael E. Winer Mark Lerner Susan Zuckerman PAST PRESIDENTS Harry M. Linowes Morris Cafritz z”l Steven D. Lustig Marcella E. Cohen Philip N. Margolius Scott M. Cohen Col. Benjamin Ourisman z”l The Honorable Sydney M. Polakoff Stuart E. Eizenstat Richard B. Reff, M.D. Barry P. Forman Leo Schlossberg z”l Rosalie B. Gerber z”l Burnett Siman z”l Michael S. Gildenhorn Beth C. Sloan Col. Julius Goldstein z”l Charles E. Smith z”l Simon Hirshman z”l Andrew M. Stern Lesley Israel John D. VerStandig Rosalyn Levy Jonas Bernard M. Weisz Edward H. Kaplan Bernard S. White z”l Joel S. Kaufman z”l Morton H. Wilner z”l Harry King z”l Donald E. Wolpe Fred Kogod z”l Robert P. Kogod z”l of blessed memory Samuel Lehrman EXECUTIVE TEAM Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer Treva Bustow, Chief Marketing Officer Ruth E. Carski, Chief Financial Officer Tracey E. Dorfmann, Chief Program Officer Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer Adam Tennen, Chief Development Officer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS Robert H. Weiner
APRIL 2015
LEADERSHIP
A New Twist on College Prep Message from Michael
Last summer, our attention was focused on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. At the Center and in our community, we undertook many activities to demonstrate that we “Stand with Israel.” A ceasefire eventually held in Israel in the fall, but a different type of conflict was happening on our college campuses. It was reported in the news that in the fall of 2014, anti-Israel events on US college campuses more than doubled (totaling 75 incidents) compared with the same period in the prior year.
These issues are not pervasive on all college campuses. But when anti-Israel activity escalates to anti-Semitism, we should stop and think about the environment that our teens will face when they get to many campuses. The college environment that I remember was about open debate on a wide range of issues. Shouting down speakers and hate speech were not part of the experience.
Some great programs and resources are available to help Jewish college students Last month, one of our lay respond to anti-Israel leaders forwarded her nephew’s Michael Feinstein, CEO propaganda and activity through email from Northwestern the Israel on Campus Coalition, University lamenting the Associated Student Hillel International, AIPAC and the Hasbara Government’s passage of a Boycott, Divest Fellowships, to name a few. It seems to me, and Sanction (BDS) resolution against Israel. however, that we need to better prepare our The student described a “heartbreaking” time teens before they get to campus, and the Center for Jews on campus and for non-Jews who can play an important role. To that end, I have support Israel. A few weeks later, I opened reached out to the Jewish Community Relations the Washington Jewish Week to find the Council (JCRC) to see how we can work together story “Swastikas appear at Vanderbilt, George to build on and expand the programming that Washington University” and an editorial they are currently offering to synagogue teens entitled “Troubling Anti-Semitism at UCLA.” All through their Israel Engagement Fellowship. I of this made me very interested to attend the believe we can partner with BBYO and other Center’s screening of “Crossing the Line 2: The teen groups to develop a new kind of college New Face of Anti-Semitism on Campus.” This prep program that focuses on the challenges documentary from Jerusalem U portrays the rise and critical issues they will face on campus. In of anti-Israel activity and anti-Semitic rhetoric addition to addressing Israel on campus, such on North American university campuses. a program can include issues such as personal security, safe dating, binge drinking, stress, The Jewish students interviewed in the film Greek life and Jewish life on campus. discussed facing hate speech, intimidation and harassment from pro-Palestinian groups who Today, college prep takes on a whole new are not interested in dialogue or debate. Instead, meaning beyond the academic. Our teens they carry out a coordinated campaign focused need a tool box of information, advocacy skills on tactics that have moved from being anti- and resources to prepare them to stand up for Israel to anti-Semitic by seeking to delegitimize themselves, their Jewishness and Israel. If (Israel has no right to exist), demonize (such you missed our showing of “Crossing the Line as equating Zionism with racism and equating 2,” we have posted a link to it on our website Israel with Nazi Germany), and apply a double- (www.jccgw.org/Israel), where we will also standard to Israel (suggesting that Israel is the share additional resources while we prepare to greatest violator of human rights and that BDS launch this program initiative. should apply only to Israel). Photo by Shmulik Almany
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Get Your Swim On!
This is the perfect time of year to have your child learn to swim. We offer an array of options so that your child will be taught in a safe and fun environment. Group classes are held weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Private swim lessons are offered seven days a week. For more information, please contact Caroline Cardullo at 301.348.3890 or ccardullo@jccgw.org.
Youth Sports of All Sorts
The spring session of youth sports classes starts this month. Choose from gymnastics, karate, tennis, t-ball, baseball, kickball, basketball, football and gaga. Register at jccgw.org. For more information, please contact Susan Fischer at 301.348.3892 or sfischer@jccgw.org.
Get in on the Action
Get involved, be competitive and meet new people through our spring adult tournaments, including kickball, basketball and more! Also, the Sunday and weeknight adult softball leagues begin this month. You can register your team or sign up as an individual. For details, please contact Anthony Hunter at 301.348.3852 or ahunter@jccgw.org.
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Our certified personal trainers are available to work with you to help meet your personal fitness goals. Whatever your needs, our trainers will provide professional, top-notch training in a variety of disciplines, including strength training, aerobic endurance, and flexibility. Get started today on a healthier and more productive path. For more information, please contact Dahhia Johnson at 301.348.3894 or dsmith-johnson@jccgw.org.
April is personal training month; discounts are available. Ask a trainer!
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SUPPORT
A Night Supporting Scholarships at the Michael and Cathy Gildenhorn to Receive the Benjamin Ourisman Award for Civic Achievement Wednesday, May 27 | 6:30 p.m.
Michael and Cathy Gildenhorn
The JCCGW is pleased to honor Michael and Cathy Gildenhorn with the Benjamin Ourisman Memorial Award for Civic Achievement. The award has been presented for more than 50 years to individuals whose efforts and achievements have improved life in our community. Michael Gildenhorn is a past president of the JCCGW and a past trustee of the United
Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. He is a board member of the JCC Association of North America and serves on the investment committee of United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Michael is a managing director of Chevy Chase Trust. He has been recognized in Washingtonian magazine as one of the Washington area’s top investment managers.
to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and worked on the opening of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Catherine Zacks Gildenhorn is editor-in-chief for Redefining Moments ─ End of Life Stories for Better Living. Previously, she worked as a television news reporter and a lawyer. Cathy serves on the board and executive committee of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the National Women’s Philanthropy Board of the Jewish Federations of North America, and the advisory committees of Women in Film and Video and the Florence Melton Adult Mini School. She served as presidential appointee
Imagine what you can help make possible. Each year, requests for scholarships far exceed our resources. Your generosity will help make the JCCGW accessible to everyone who wants to be part of our Center. For more information about IMAGINE, please contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or jshulimson@jccgw.org.
Mindy and Lou Berger, Rebecca and Nathan Bortnick, and Carol and Michael Winer are co-chairs of this special evening. Proceeds will benefit the JCCGW’s scholarship program, which enables us to provide a sense of belonging and the warmth of community to so many.
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2015 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Awards Please join us to celebrate the installation of JCCGW officers and board of directors, and to recognize the service of volunteers and outgoing board members.
Tuesday, June 2 15 Sivan 5775
7 p.m. Matthew Weinberg, Chair
VOLUNTEER AWARDS Flora M. Stetson Distinguished Service Award Vivian and Morton Rabineau Teen Volunteer Award
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Mommy & Baby Yoga
Mondays, April 20-June 1 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Creating Sacred Communities
Workshops Offered for Educators and Parents
For moms and babies (6 weeks-9 months), this class Includes mom-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding and bring a sense of calm. Strengthen, stretch and relieve stress while getting to know other moms and babies. Feel free to stop your practice to change a diaper, get some water, nurse, etc. No yoga experience necessary. For more information, contact Lauren Dworkin at 301.348.3837 or ldworkin@jccgw.org.
Preschool at the JCC of Greater Washington
Our Teachers Make the Difference Our talented and dedicated staff is committed to ensuring each child’s happiness, safety and growth.
• Preschool for children ages 24 months-5 years • Half and full-day options, 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. • Conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland • Full day Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten (ages 5 to 6) includes weekly swim lessons • Free membership with full year enrollment
Enrollment Now Open! jccgw.org/preschool I get so much joy from seeing my daughter run into school each morning, excited to see her teachers and friends. Each day is filled with new experiences that engage and inspire my child.
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Mark Horowitz
The JCCGW Preschool and TK welcome Mark Horowitz, JCCA vice-president, early childhood education and family engagement, who will be at the Center to present two workshops this month. On Monday, April 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Mr. Horowitz will speak on the topic, “Creating Sacred Communities through Collaboration: The Role of the Educator.” The fee is $10 per educator. Dessert and coffee will be served. On Tuesday, April 21 from 8 to 9 a.m., JCCGW Preschool and TK families are invited to join Mr. Horowitz for coffee and conversation as he addresses the topic, “Creating Sacred Communities through Collaboration: The Role of the Family.” This program is free for JCCGW Preschool and TK families. These presentations are offered in conjunction with the JCCGW Preschool and TK exhibit, “Kehillah Revisited: Expanding the Concept of Community” (please see page 8 for details). For more information on either of these workshops or to register, please contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830 or orosenfeld@jccgw.org.
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CAMP, YOUTH, TWEENS & TEENS
Navigating College Admissions
Eliot Applestein, M.A., M.S.W., will be at the Center this month to present two timely workshops. Mr. Applestein has appeared on Talk of the Nation and written about college admissions for The Washington Post. He has contributed to U.S. News and World Report America’s Best Colleges. On Tuesday, April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m., Mr. Applestein will address the topic, “Navigating College Admissions.” On Wednesday, April 29 from 7 to 9 p.m., he will address the topic, “Navigating College Admissions for Students with IEPs/504s.” The fee for each program is $5. Students and parents are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Leah Schwartz at 301.348.3735 or lschwartz@jccgw.org.
Arts Alive
Jewish Enrichment through the Arts
Arts Alive registration opens on April 15. Make sure to take advantage of the early bird discount, available through the end of April! Our first year of Arts Alive, directed by Jewish educator and arts specialist Lisa Arber, has been a great success! Twenty-two children in kindergarten through second grade, and their families, celebrated Jewish life and learning through a merger of experiential Jewish education and an arts-inspired curriculum. The programming enhanced all areas of traditional Jewish study, including Hebrew, Torah, Israel, culture, holidays and values.
APRIL 2015
Hamsa JCC Global Teen Madrichim Fellowship
Travel the Globe with Jewish Teens! Experience travel and Jewish community in a brand new way with a select cohort of teen leaders from across the world! Hamsa will bring together 24 teens from America, Hungary and Israel for a two-year program of community building, world travel, Jewish identity and peoplehood exploration.
We are pleased to announce that for the 2015-16 school year, we will expand the program to include students in kindergarten through third grade.
Info Session Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m.
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Join the Camp JCC Staff Family
SCHOOL CAMP JCC 2015 SESSIONS Session 1 June 22-July 2
(no camp Friday, July 3)
Session 2 Session 3
July 6-17 July 20-August 7
SUMMER KIDS CLUB 2015 Aleph Week June 15-19 Bet Week
August 10-14
Gimmel Week August 17-21 For more information, call 301.348.3883 or send an email to campjcc@jccgw.org.
Spaces are filling fast!
Apply at jccgw.org/camp
Attention Teachers, College Students, Teens, Moms & Dads:
Are you enthusiastic, passionate, creative, dependable, active and full of ruach (spirit)? Then spend an amazing summer at Camp JCC as a unit head, specialist, counselor, swim instructor or nurse! This is an eight-week commitment from June 15 to August 7. For more information, contact campjcc@jccgw.org.
Apply at jccgw.org/camp
Kids After School
Students in grades K-6 can socialize with friends, complete homework with staff assistance and stay active through a variety of supervised activities. Registration for the 2015-16 school year opens soon.
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ARTS & CULTURE
POLINGER ARTISTS OF EXCELLENCE CONCERT SERIES
Ran Dank & Soyeon Kate Lee Sunday, April 12 | 7:30 p.m. Married pianists Israeli-born Ran Dank and Korean-American Soyeon Kate Lee combine forces in a program to include solo piano works and four-hand arrangements. These stellar young artists have received critical acclaim for their duo collaborations as well as their solo performances. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit jccgw.org/concerts or call the box office at 301.348.3872.
“4 Hands and 2 Hearts Beating as 1” —The New York Times
Kehillah Revisited: Expanding the Concept of Community Featured in the Goldman Art Gallery April 15-27 | Reception: Wednesday, April 15 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
This exhibit explores the meaning of our kehillah, our community, through the lens of collaboration. How do young children collaborate? How do they see others in their world? How do they share their ideas or transform them based on dialogue with others? How does collaborative work enhance learning? As a sequel to the JCCGW Preschool and TK’s last
exhibit, “Kehillah: Creating Community — Interpreting the Concept of Home,” this new exhibit continues a rich look at the life of the school in order to gain an authentic understanding of the term “community.” For details, please contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830 or orosenfeld@jccgw.org.
Mexico, Here and NOW: Musical Celebration of Cinco de Mayo Monday, May 4 | 7:30 pm | FREE | RSVP to Janet Getz at jgetz@jccgw.org or 301.348.3872
The New Orchestra of Washington (NOW) celebrates the richness, exuberance, and beauty of Mexico in this colorful program. Experience the cultural heritage of Mexico through the music of its greatest composers, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us!
The JCCGW is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art. The JCCGW is also supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, the County Executive’s Ball for the Arts, and private sources.
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JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING
BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY FORUM
Extreme Violence under the Neo-Assyrian Empire Presented by Jacob Lauinger, Johns Hopkins University Thursday, April 23 | 8 p.m. at the JCCGW
ISRAEL FEST
Rock the Square for Israel’s 67th Birthday! Sunday, May 31 at Rockville Town Square
The Neo-Assyrians created an empire after which succeeding ancient empires modeled themselves. The most famous means by which Assyria expanded its territory and maintained control is evoked by the memorable phrase, “calculated frightfulness.” The Assyrians may have done a cost/benefit analysis and determined that it was in their best interest to make a horrific example of one opponent if this violence would induce other adversaries to lay down their arms. Other scholars hold that Assyrians regarded their extreme violence as morally justified, as their victories were triumphant proof of their own goodness over the evil of their enemies. For lecture fees and other information, please visit jccgw.org/baf or contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
APRIL 2015
Israel Fest
Come and celebrate the sights, sounds and flavors of Israel, right in your own backyard! Israel Fest brings together friends, family and neighbors for a fun-filled afternoon of music, entertainment and food. $5 Residents of Charles E. Smith Life Communities, students $6 BAF benefactors $8 JCCGW & BASONOVA members $10 general public
For more information, watch next month’s issue of Center Scene, visit jccgw.org or contact Tracey Dorfmann at 301.348.3712 or tdorfmann@jccgw.org.
JTS DAY OF LEARNING
“What is the Good Life? Happiness and Fulfillment in the Jewish Tradition” Sunday, April 26 | 1-5:15 p.m. at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac
This celebration of adult Jewish learning features the Jewish Theological Seminary’s outstanding and diverse faculty and fellows Dr. Eitan Fishbane, Rabbi David Hoffman, keynote speaker Dr. David Kraemer and Dr. Michal Raucher. For more information or to register, please visit jccgw.org/jts.
Too much on your plate? Release your tension in the Health & Fitness Center Express yourself in a discussion group Lose yourself at a concert in the Kreeger Auditorium Unwind with a soothing massage
Relax with a good book in the Kass Judaic Library
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ADULTS
6th Annual Health and Wellness Expo Thursday, May 7 at Leisure World Clubhouse I Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Grand Finale Show 2:15-3 p.m. DYNAMIC KEYNOTE SPEAKER Susan Stamberg, NPR: “Talk is Never Cheap” 11-11:30 a.m. Free; seating is limited.
GRAND FINALE SHOW Joel Chasnoff New York City based standup comedian 2:15-3 p.m. Preregistration is required; $6 per ticket Susan Stamberg is a nationally- Call Coming of Age at 301.348.3832 renowned broadcast journalist and special correspondent for Joel Chasnoff is America’s premier Jewish NPR. She is the first woman to comedian. He’s a former IDF combat soldier anchor a national nightly news and author of the comedic memoir The 188th program, and has won every Crybaby Brigade, about his service in the Israeli major award in broadcasting. She has been Army. Joel has performed on stage and screen inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame in nine countries, including two off-Broadway and the Radio Hall of Fame. An NPR “founding shows, a USO comedy tour of Japan and Korea, mother,” Ms. Stamberg has been on staff since more than 1,000 Jewish events in North America the network began in 1971. and Europe, and Israeli late-night TV.
HIGHLIGHTS • 50+ exhibitors • Health screenings • Live music • “Head to toe” massages • Raffle prizes • Photo favors
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS 11:45 a.m. | “Do You Snooze, Doze or Nap?!” 12:30 p.m. | “The Art of the Flower: Van Gogh, Manet and Matisse” 1:15 p.m. | “Jews in a Changing Cuba”
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course
Wednesday, April 15 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the JCCGW Teen Center This class is designed to sharpen your skills behind the wheels and make you a safer and better driver. The class and curriculum was created by AARP. Many insurance companies will give a discount for successfully completing the class. Instructor Arlene Faber Sirkin is a certified AARP volunteer. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for all others. Please make checks payable to AARP. (Reservations and payment are required before the start of the class.) To reserve a spot or for more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
For more information, please call Coming of Age at 301.348.3832.
THANK YOU TO OUR EXPO SPONSORS (as of March 1) Coming of Age in Maryland and Jewish Residents of Leisure World thank our sponsors for their generous support of the 6th Annual Health & Wellness Expo.
Co-sponsored by Jewish Residents of Leisure World and presented by Coming of Age in Maryland
ACE (Adult Center for Education) Lectures MONDAYS, APRIL 13-MAY 18 AT THE JCCGW 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Exploring Ultra-Orthodox Life in Israel TUESDAYS, APRIL 14-MAY 19 AT LEISURE WORLD CLUBHOUSE I 10-11 a.m. | Aspect of Israel: Complex and Beautiful 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Exploring Ultra-Orthodox Life in Israel 1:15-2:15 p.m. | Jewish Identity The fee is $15 per class (each class runs for six weeks). For more information or to register, please visit jccgw.org/ace or contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
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A Lifetime of Perspective: Art by Older Adults Featured in the Goldman Art Gallery May 10-June 2
Contact Kandy Hutman 301.348.3740 seniorartshow@jccgw.org
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Thank You for Your Support
TRIBUTE CONTRIBUTIONS
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Tribute gifts to the JCCGW are a meaningful way to Brad and Monique Buckles Family celebrate a wedding, birthday, anniversary, birth or Endowment for Youth Programs other significant milestone; honor the memory of a • in memory of Lilyan Boxer Margolius loved one; send wishes for a speedy recovery; or just by Monique and Brad Buckles to let someone know you are thinking of them.
• in memory of Herb Schwartz
With a minimum donation of $18, your friends and by Monique and Brad Buckles loved ones receive a personalized card acknowledging your gift, and the gift will be listed in Center Scene. For more information or to make a contribution, visit Marc Goodman Memorial Endowment Fund jccgw.org/tribute or contact Katya at 301.348.3855 or for Sports Activities for Children • in memory of Roslyn Suss katya@jccgw.org. This list reflects gifts received from February 16 through March 18.
CAMP R. Andrew Helgeson “Heart of Gold” Memorial Endowment Fund for Camp JCC Counselor Awards • in memory of “our son, Andrew” by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Jennifer Helgeson by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Richard Helgeson by Rita and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Rita and Richard Helgeson by Jennifer Helgeson • in memory of the yahrzeit of Alice Weiss, maternal great aunt of Andrew by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in memory of Catarina Antonia Diaz, daughter of Manuela Diaz, dear friend of Roseanne and Jimmy Fedis by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • congratulations to Khristin and John Carroll on their anniversary by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in memory of Denise McQuighan by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Dr. Robert and Adrienne Camps and family by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • get well wishes to Dr. Victoria Vetter by Rita and Richard Helgeson • happy birthday wishes to Ronald Bryant by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in memory of Carol Ann Bryant by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in memory of William (Billy) Brian Greenan by Rita and Richard Helgeson • get well wishes to Kathleen Collins by Rita and Richard Helgeson Jane Hulman Camp Scholarship Fund • in loving memory of Jane Hulman on her birthday by Jerry Hulman
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SENIOR ADULTS Josephine C. Stein Memorial Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Josephine C. Stein by Helen Wolfe SPECIAL NEEDS Benjamin L. Friedberg Endowment Fund for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Benjamin Friedberg by Ruth Newhouse
CULTURAL ARTS Cultural Arts Program • in memory of Herbert Schwartz by Thomas and Libowitz, P.A.
Special Needs & Inclusion Program • in memory of William Forster by Sylvia Bass • in memory of Lilyan Boxer Margolius by Jodi and Scott Cohen
Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund • in memory of Frank Dye by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Marvin Kay by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Lil Margolius by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Ruth Robins by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum
WOMEN’S PROGRAMS Roz Jonas Past President’s Fund for Creative Programming Initiatives • in memory of Lilyan Margolius by Roz Jonas • in memory of Ann Matles by Roz Jonas • in honor of Lauren Jonas and James Murphy’s engagement by Roz Jonas
Music Youth Enrichment Fund • in honor of Daniel Getz by Drs. Nancy Ross Simon and Richard Simon GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Herbert Schwartz by Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Dosik; Suzanne and Michael Feinstein; Cindy and Rick Zitelman • in honor of Abe Kuhn’s JCC Maccabi experience by Harriet and Adam Kuhn
Donate your vehicle and support three agencies. • jewish Foundation for group Homes • jewish community center of greater washington • jewish council for the aging
Philip N. Margolius Fund for Special Events • in memory of Lilyan Margolius by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein HEALTH & FITNESS Aquatics Program • in memory of Estelle Brown by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein
Contact Adam Tennen 240.283.6000 at 301.348.3815 or
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE JCCGW
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Erev Pesach 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m. H&F hours 12:30 p.m. Preschool closes 1 p.m. Offices close
MONDAY, APRIL 13 11 a.m. Hurwitz Internal Light Low Vision Support Group meets at Ring House. 301.348.3760
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Pesach 7 a.m.-3 p.m. H&F Hours
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course (page THURSDAY, APRIL 23 10) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Howard Lessoff 4:30-6:30 p.m. JCCGW Preschool History Club meets at the and TK art exhibit opening JCCGW. 301.348.3760 (page 8) 7:30 p.m. Mix & Mingle singles group for ages 50+ that provides SUNDAY, APRIL 19 a friendly atmosphere to meet 2-4 p.m. Mindful Meet & Greet others, share experiences and with meditation and snacks. discuss topics vital to our lives 301.348.3861 and times. 301.348.3808 8 p.m. Biblical Archaeology Forum MONDAY, APRIL 20 lecture (page 9) 12:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age Food & Fun at the Potomac Grill. SUNDAY, APRIL 26 301.348.3832 10 a.m. Books & Fellowship 6:30-8 p.m. “Creating Sacred for Jewish singles age 45+. Communities” workshop for 301.348.3778 educators (page 6) 1-5:15 JTS Day of Learning at Congregation Har Shalom (page TUESDAY, APRIL 21 9) 8-9 a.m. “Creating Sacred Communities” workshop for MONDAY, APRIL 27 parents (page 6) 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Coming 7-9 p.m. College admissions of Age Day @ the Ring, with workshop (page 7) entertainment by Duo Caliente. 301.348.3832
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Pesach 7 a.m.-8 p.m. H&F hours TUESDAY, APRIL 7 1:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age movie matinee at Leisure World Clubhouse II: “Mamadrama.” 301.348.3832 FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Pesach 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. H&F hours Offices and Preschool closed SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Pesach 7 a.m.-8 p.m. H&F hours SUNDAY, APRIL 12 10 a.m. Books & Fellowship for Jewish singles age 45+. 301.348.3778 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Omer Yoga with Rabbi Sarah Tasman. 301.348.3861 7:30 p.m. Concert: Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee (page 8)
SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM 301.348.3760
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 2 p.m. Coming of Age excursion to Olney Theater: “Carousel.” 301.348.3832 7 p.m. Comedy Film Night: “When Comedy Went to School.” $10 per ticket. 301.348.3778
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 7-9 p.m. College admissions workshop for students with IEPs/504s (page 7) SUNDAY, MAY 3 10 a.m. Books & Fellowship for Jewish singles age 45+. 301.348.3778 MONDAY, MAY 4 7:30 p.m. Concert: New Orchestra of Washington’s Musical Celebration of Cinco de Mayo (page 8) THURSDAY, MAY 7 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Health & Wellness Expo at Leisure World (page 10) THURSDAY, MAY 14 1 p.m. JCCGW/Hadassah Book Club: “Like Dreamers” by Yossi Klein Halevi SUNDAY, MAY 17 10 a.m. Books & Fellowship for Jewish singles age 45+. 301.348.3778
HEALTH & FITNESS HOURS Mon.-Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.
5:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
The building closes ½ hour after the H&F Department closes.
WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS
SUNDAYS MONDAYS 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Elie Ronen Scott Family Gym Temple Solel in Bowie Ring House in Rockville MONDAYS 11 a.m. Women’s Connections 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY 7:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge OF EACH MONTH Young Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation TUESDAYS in Silver Spring 1 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY 2:30 p.m. Chess OF EACH MONTH WEDNESDAYS Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton 10-10:30 a.m. Storytime Singalong. THURSDAYS Age 5 and under with parent/caregiver Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton 2:30 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group Ring House in Rockville 12 6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • jccgw.org • 301.881.0100
THURDAYS 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Senior Adult Chorus at Ring House 10:45 a.m. Seniors Organized for Change at Ring House 1 p.m. Scrabble 3 p.m. Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew FRIDAYS 10-11 a.m. Shabbat Shalom Age 6 mos.-3 yrs. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess