February 2017
The Sky’s the Limit
Bender ECC Natural Play Scape
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CEO’s Message
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Support
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Health & Fitness
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Children & Families
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Camp, Youth & Teens
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Arts & Culture
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Adults
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Tributes
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Upcoming Events
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Cover photo: Bender ECC students love their new outdoor natural play scape (story, page 2).
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CENTER STORY The Sky’s the Limit
By Andrea Kronzek
The new play scape at the Bender Early Childhood Center invites children to explore, create and imagine in a natural setting.
This child went out on a limb to test his balancing skills.
“I had the opportunity to play with my 3-year-old son on the new play scape today and was amazed by how each apparatus, created by nature, inspired his imagination. He baked cookies from start to finish, moving from the house to the sand area to the wooden kitchen, exercised his climbing skills on the purposefully-placed fallen tree, and delighted in showing me several of the secrets the playground held that he had discovered with his friends.”
group projects. Loose parts—circles from logs and other wooden shapes—invite a child to build and create. The mud kitchen is a place for experiments and dramatic play.
— Preschool parent Pamela Kaufman The Bender JCC’s Early Childhood Center is the preschool of choice for so many in our community. Being housed in the Bender JCC affords our students unique advantages, such as use of the gym and exposure to quality cultural arts programming. Our knowledgeable and caring staff members are dedicated to nurturing each child, challenging them and broadening their horizons in a safe and supportive setting. Our recently-renovated indoor space reflects our commitment to offering a quality education infused with Jewish values and tradition. And now, with our new natural play space, each child’s imagination, creativity, and sense of wonder are expanded in our outdoor classroom.
“Many articles and books have been written about the children of this generation being nature deprived,” states Ora Cohen Rosenfeld, Bender Early Childhood Center director. “Video games and indoor play have taken the place of the backyards and woods we used to play in when we were young.” Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, the Bender ECC believes in the competency of children and their ability to construct knowledge when provided with an environment rich in opportunities for exploration, problem solving, and risk taking. Each day the children engage with the play space in ways which were anticipated and ways which surprise and amaze the adults who observe them. New paths for learning constantly emerge as the children are challenged and inspired by the natural environment. Last year, Bender ECC staff met with parents, students and a landscape architect to envision the new playground. As a result, traditional metal structures have been replaced with a fallen tree and a hill to climb. A path of different textures encircles the hill for those who want to take a road trip on tricycles. Students can create a stream through a large sand pit by operating a child-sized pump. Picnic tables are available for dining al fresco or for small-
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Pamela Kaufman says that when passing the playground on the way to or from school, her son loves to tell her about the new discoveries his class made or games they made up while playing outside. “It is just one more reason I’m so grateful he is a student here, able to take advantage of all of the incredible and unique resources this center offers.” To learn more about the natural play scape or the Bender Early Childhood Center, join us at an open house on Tuesday, February 14 at 10 AM (RSVP to 301.348.3839 or preschool@ benderjccgw.org) or contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830.
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The Bender JCC 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.
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Parent Jenna Breitstein says that the new playground encourages creativity and healthy risk-taking in the way her son plays. “He tells me about how he raced through a lake of mud, slept in a cave with bears, and turned into a rain drop that bounced around wooden steps. I’m thrilled to hear him play in this way!”
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LEADERSHIP OFFICERS Felicia K. Gottdenker, Chair of the Board of Directors Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Chair-Elect Helen Rubin, Administration/Finance Chair & Treasurer Arthur Polott, Development Chair Adam Polsky, Membership & Programming Chair Holli Beckerman Jaffe, Governance Chair Neil Gurvitch, General Counsel Andrew Chod, Secretary Brian Gaines, Assistant Secretary Matthew Weinberg, Assistant Treasurer Lisa Gunty, Ombudsperson IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bradley C. Stillman BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brent Berger, MD Randi K. Meyrowitz Mindy Berger Jill Myers Robert I. Black Candace Ourisman Nathan Bortnick Tracy Bloom Schwartz Andrew Bridge Reed Sexter Elana Fine Andrew P. Shulman Noam Fischman Dale Singer Brett Friedman Maurice “Mac” Samuel Gallo VerStandig Ron Gorfinkel The Honorable Jeff Toby Gottesman Waldstreicher Meredith Jacobs Sharon Zissman Rami Kandel COUNCIL OF ADVISORS Daniel H. Abramowitz Michael Smith Liss David S. Bender Lawrence Mann Stuart Bindeman Alan Meltzer Dean Eisen Pamela Nadell, PhD Bernard Forseter Robert Phillips 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 Jeffrey Linowes PAST PRESIDENTS 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 z”l Rosalie B. Gerber 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 Bradley C. Stillman Rosalyn Levy Jonas John D. VerStandig Edward H. Kaplan Bernard M. Weisz Joel S. Kaufman z”l Bernard S. White z”l Harry King z”l Morton H. Wilner z”l Fred Kogod z”l Donald E. Wolpe Robert P. Kogod z”l Samuel Lehrman of blessed memory Harry M. Linowes EXECUTIVE TEAM Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer Treva Bustow, Chief Marketing Officer Debra L. Cooper, Chief Financial Officer Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer Tom Rogers, Human Resources Director Adam Tennen, Chief Development Officer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS Robert H. Weiner z”l
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From Darkness to Light and Hatred to Love Message from Michael Some days I wake up and I barely recognize the What felt like a pretty dark January brightened country that I live in. Following the election, the considerably and unexpectedly. First, I received surge in hate crimes and incidents, both nationally an email from the Evergreen Islamic Center in and locally, really shook me. While we seem to San Jose, California, expressing their distress be past the spike, every week I read about anti- by the bomb threats we recently received. “We Semitic and other hate crimes against people and are writing to express our solidarity with you property throughout the country. We can now and to offer our support. You are in our prayers. add bomb threats to JCCs and other Please let us know how best we Jewish institutions as the latest hate can help you.” The following day, crime. On January 9, our Center was I received an over-sized envelope one of 16 JCCs in nine states that from The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Harvey, received bomb threats. While they all Rector of the Episcopal Church of turned out to be hoaxes, they required Our Saviour in Silver Spring. This is evacuations and created a high level the church that was vandalized with of anxiety. Ten days later, almost hate messages immediately following 30 JCCs (not ours this time) from the election. At that time, the church across the country again received Michael Feinstein, President & CEO was overwhelmed with messages of bomb threats that were hoaxes but, support from neighboring churches, nonetheless, disrupted operations and created mosques and synagogues throughout the DC area. additional concern. Rev. Harvey wrote, “Now it is our turn to reach out to you…Standing proudly with you as our Is this yet another “new normal” in a world filled neighbors and friends, we hold you in our thoughts with terror and hate? I certainly hope not, but I am and prayers.” The envelope was filled with cards keenly aware that we need to be prepared. While expressing touching messages of hope and love we strive to maintain a balance between being an written by children in their Sunday school. open, welcoming center and being secure, the safety of our members, participants and staff is our The next day I received two more messages: A card number one concern. We regularly evaluate our from someone in Columbus, Ohio reads, “We heard security procedures and are re-assessing what about the threat at your JCC, and we wanted you to changes we will make to our security and response know that you have allies all across this country. procedures given this new type of threat. If you We stand with you, in love.” And, finally, an online notice changes in our security procedures, it does donation from someone in Columbia, Maryland not necessarily mean there is any particular threat came with the message, “I was deeply upset to to our community. Any changes will represent a hear about the bomb threats aimed at Jewish prudent response to better prevent and respond to centers across the country. Please continue doing potential security risks. your best to keep your community safe.” Previously, I have asked you to partner with our staff in being vigilant. Members, participants, volunteers and staff make up a community with a shared responsibility for safety and security using our combined eyes and ears to actively monitor our campus and building. “If you see something, say something” continues to be an important element of our security plan. Now, in addition to vigilance, our JCC community, and Jewish communities around the country, must also be resilient. We cannot allow anti-Semitism and hatred to overshadow and disrupt our lives and our community. When we come together, we overcome adversity. The threatening calls to JCCs may well continue or they may shift to other Jewish institutions. By working together we will take the necessary action, adapt and continue to enjoy the benefits of coming together as a Jewish community.
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We have been the target of hatred, but this show of support from across the country and across faiths is truly a gift of love that we needed. Rev. Harvey’s letter shared a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” There is a little more light and love in the world directed our way. This is the country I remember. May we channel this kindness into our own resolve and strength as our community faces future challenges. May we use this opportunity to build new bridges of solidarity and understanding with other faith groups. And, may we take the time to do an act of kindness and reflect that light and love on others in need of our support. Amen.
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SUPPORT LEADERSHIP CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Sports Hall of Fame and Perlo High School Athlete Awards Deadline: Friday, March 3
Nominations are open for the 2017 Greater Washington DC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and the 2017 Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Awards. Sports Hall of Fame inductees and Perlo High School athlete recipients will be honored at the Dinner of Champions on Saturday, November 18. This is the Bender JCC’s signature fundraising event supporting the special needs and inclusion program at Camp JCC. Inductees and award winners MUST be present at the Dinner of Champions. For additional award criteria and to complete an online nomination form, visit benderjccgw.org/champions. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Friday, March 3: Deadline for nominations for Hall of Fame and Perlo Awards
Visit the new digital Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame at benderjccgw.org/halloffame.
Wednesday, March 15: Open meeting at the Bender JCC for those who have nominated a candidate for induction to the Sports Hall of Fame to make a brief (not to exceed two minutes) presentation to the selection committee on the nominee’s behalf. There is NO open meeting for Perlo nominees. For more information, please contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or jshulimson@benderjccgw.org.
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Board of Directors Call for Nominations
Through February 28, the Bender JCC nominating committee will be accepting nominations for the board of directors for terms beginning July 1, 2017. Composed of volunteers, the board sets the mission, vision and strategy for the Center. It governs the Center to address critical issues, assure financial resources and effectively represent the Bender JCC in the community.
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MC Live
Thursday, March 2 | 6-9 PM
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Individuals age 21+ are invited for an evening of comedy to benefit organizations in the Jewish community which support individuals with disabilities. mclivecomedynight.blogspot.com
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HEALTH & FITNESS Adult Co-Ed Softball Leagues NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
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Love a good softball game? The Bender JCC’s active co-ed softball league is always on the lookout for a few good players! Interested in joining? Contact Anthony Hunter at 301.348.3852 or ahunter@ benderjccgw.org. Sunday Morning League | April 9-July 30 Games played at county fields at 9 AM and 10:30 AM Weeknight League | April 24-August 1 Games played at the Bender JCC on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, 7:45 PM and 9 PM
Newly Renovated Adult Locker Rooms, Indoor Pool, Saunas and Steam Rooms Fully Equipped Health & Fitness Center Indoor & Outdoor Pools • 100+ Group Ex. Classes Personal Training • Full Court Basketball Racquetball Courts • Cardio & Weight Training Babysitting • Camp • Preschool • And So Much More!
Call 301.348.3800 & Join Today!
Battle of the Sexes
Has Your Resolution Relapsed?
February 12-18
S.O.S. Fall Prevention Thursdays, February 2-23 10:30-11:15 AM or 1-1:45 PM Age 45+. Stretch, Observe and Strengthen The Bender JCC Health & Fitness Center your way to decreasing the risk of falling. is the perfect place to get back on track! Below is a sampling of some of our offerings. To register and to view the full line-up of our fitness classes, please visit benderjccgw.org or contact Dahhia Smith-Johnson at 301.348.3894 or dsmithjohnson@benderjccgw.org. Fitness 101 Wednesdays, February 1-22 8:30-9:30 AM or 6-7 PM Age 13+. New members and those who need a refresher are invited to learn how to correctly utilize the cardio room.
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TRX Training Thursdays, February 2-March 9 10:30-11:15 AM Age 16+. This class leverages one’s own bodyweight and gravity using the TRX to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability.
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Join us for a day of challenges designed for men and women. At the end of the day, we will tally the points and crown the women as fitness center queens or the men as fitness center kings! For details, contact Dahhia SmithJohnson at 301.348.3894 or dsmithjohnson@benderjccgw.org.
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES Bender ECC Events
For details, please contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830 or orosenfeld@ benderjccgw.org.
Bender Early Childhood Center at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington Our Teachers Make the Difference
Sunday, February 5
• Toddler program for children age 18-24 months
Preschool winter play date with Jump Bunch, and a morning of activities for Bender Early Childhood Center students
• Preschool for children age 24 months to 5 years • Half-day and full-day options | 7:30 am-6 pm • Free membership with full-year enrollment
Monday, February 20 | Family Fun Day
Build with legos and duplos, bounce around in open gym, watch a movie, create crafts and more. All are welcome.
Saturday, February 25 Preschool Dance
Enrollment is now open for the 2017-18 school year! Preschool Summer Program Enrollment Begins Monday, February 20 Open House for Prospective Parents Tuesday, February 14 | 10 AM
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CAMP, YOUTH & TEENS CAMP JCC 2017
Every Summer Has A Story CAMP JCC 2017
Session 1 June 26–July 7 (no camp July 4) Session 2 July 10–21 Session 3 July 24–August 11 Summer Kids Club Aleph Week Bet Week June 19–23 August 14–18
Readers’ Pick, Best Summer Day Camp
Gimmel Week August 21–25
Applications are now open to all. At the time of application, member rates require a family level membership in good standing through summer 2017.
For more information, please call 301.348.3883 or send an email to campjcc@benderjccgw.org.
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JCC Maccabi Games
Join the Camp JCC Staff Family
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, creative and dependable teachers, college students, teens, moms and dads for the positions of unit head, head counselor, counselor, specialist, swim instructor and nurse. Apply online at benderjccgw.org/ camp. For more information, please contact campjcc@benderjccgw.org.
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Register Now for Winter Classes!
We are looking for athletes age 10 to 12 to compete at the Mid-Atlantic Junior Games in May, and athletes age 13 to 16 to compete at the JCC Maccabi Games in August. Tryouts will be held this month. For details, send an email to games@benderjccgw.org or visit benderjccgw.org/maccabi.
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The winter session of youth enrichment classes is getting underway. It’s not too late to register! Check out the Winter-Spring 2017 Program Guide at benderjccgw.org.
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ARTS & CULTURE GOLDMAN ART GALLERY
A Painter’s View of Jerusalem, London, and Tuscany By Michael F. Shibley | February 3 – March 5
Lifetime of Perspective – Call for Artists “A Lifetime of Perspective: 19 Years Celebrating Art & Creativity” is set to open on April 23. If you are a nonprofessional artist age 65+ who would like to show your work, please call 301.348.3740 or send an email to seniorart@benderjccgw.org to leave a message for Kandy Hutman. Space is limited.
presents his colorful and imaginative interpretations of the light, shapes and colors he found in those urban and rural landscapes. For more information, please contact Lisa Del Local artist Michael F. Shibley spent Sesto at 301.348.3756 or ldelsesto@ several weeks in Jerusalem, London benderjccgw.org. and Tuscany in 2016. This exhibition Special Preview Reception Thursday, February 2 | 5:30-7:30 PM Join us to meet artist Michael F. Shibley at this wine & cheese reception.
Chaired by Karen Kaplan, “A Lifetime of Perspective” was created by Deena and Jerome Kaplan and their family in memory of Deena’s parents, Eve and David Berliant. The exhibit is underwritten by the Kaplan family, the Bender JCC’s Deena and Jerome A. Kaplan Fund for Senior Adult Programming, and the Berlilant/Kaplan Fund of the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
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duo parnas
Sunday, March 5 | 7:30 PM
duo parnas is the stunning collaboration of supremely musical sisters, violinist Madalyn Parnas and cellist Cicely Parnas. The duo has earned rave reviews for their exciting and technically flawless performances. To purchase tickets, please visit benderjccgw. org/concerts or call the box office at 301.348.3872.
We’re On the Air
Tune in to Classical WETA’s Front Row Washington at 90.9 FM on Monday, February 27 at 9 PM to hear a broadcast of the wonderful Trio Solisti concert recorded live at the Bender JCC’s Kreeger Auditorium at the December 6, 2015 Polinger Artists of Excellence Series concert.
Watch for details at benderjccgw.org/filmfest and in the March Center Scene.
Read Now, Discuss Later
2016-17 SEASON SUNDAYS @ 5:30PM • GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
The Hadassah/Bender JCC book group is always open to new members. For details, contact Ellen Elow-Mintz at 301.897.2796 or ellenlovesbooks54@ gmail.com.
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Thursday, March 9 | 1 PM “Shylock is My Name” by Howard Jacobson
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Thursday, May 11 | 1 PM “Safekeeping” by Jassamyn Hope
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Thursday, June 15 | 1 PM “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” by Sarit Yishai-Levi
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ADULTS ALL (Adult Living & Learning) Spring Semester Debbie Sokobin | 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@benderjccgw.org Heroes & Villains At the Bender JCC Explore controversies throughout Wednesdays, April 5, 19 | 1-2 PM our recent history: the display of $20 members/$25 general public Confederate symbols and statues, Code 15987 ethical decision-making by scientists during the development of the atomic At Leisure World bomb, Malcolm X, and balancing national Thursdays March 16, 23 | 1-2 PM security and privacy. Instructor: Paul Levy. $20 | Code 16018 Wednesdays, March 8-29 | 1-2:15 PM $25 members/$30 general public Exploring Ultra-Orthodox Life in Israel, Code 15986 Part II We will conclude the second season of Ceramics the highly-acclaimed Israeli television Enjoy ceramics and learn how to use series “Shtisel.” Instructor Ira Weiss will the pottery wheel with artist and expert precede each episode with a discussion instructor Debra Vardon. of this unique perspective of life in Israel, Wednesdays, February 15-March 29 and follow the episode with a Q & A. 10 AM-12:30 PM At the Bender JCC $100 members/$120 general public Wednesdays, March 1-April 5 Code 15970 10:30 AM-12 PM (Materials Fee: $25 | Code 15990) $30 members/ $40 general public Folk Songs for our Times Cantor Karen Webber will take you on a song journey through melodies that have a rich history only to have become a part of the lexicon of American Song. We will sing “Lemon Tree,” “Dona,” and many more!
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At Leisure World Thursdays, March 2-April 6 10:30 AM-12 PM $30 | Code 16017
Memory Café Wednesday, February 15 | 2:30-4 PM Alzheimer’s Association Memory Cafes offer a fun and relaxed way for people living with early-stage memory loss to connect with one another through social events that promote interaction and companionship. For more information and to register for this program, please contact Lindsay Vajpeyi at lvajpeyi@alz.org or 240.428.1342.
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BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY FORUM
Power, Politics and Palaces: Architectural Innovations of King Herod Presented by Lisa Kahn, George Mason University Wednesday, February 22 | 8 PM
Free for high school students $5 for residents of CES Life Communities, college students and co-sponsors $8 for BASONOVA & Bender JCC members $10 for the general public
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CONTRIBUTIONS Thank You for Your Support
To make a tribute gift, please visit benderjccgw.org/ tribute or contact Katya at 301.348.3855 or katya@ benderjccgw.org. CAMP Camp JCC Special Needs & Inclusion Program • in honor of David, Jessica, Eva and Jordan Chambers by Valerie Bilgri and Ben Hammer 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 • refuah shelimah for Rita Helgeson by Richard Helgeson, Jennifer Helgeson and Stewart Latwin • in honor of Rita Helgeson’s speedy recovery by Andi Kronzek Jane Hulman Camp Scholarship Fund • in memory of Andy Tice by Jerry Hulman • in honor of Jerry Hulman by Aria and Julie Bamdad
CULTURAL ARTS Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund • in memory of Sherry Rodman by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Ken Friedman by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Cynthia Hankin by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Joan Gindes by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of the father of Dana Vizner and David Schumer by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in honor of Alvin Lann’s induction into the Sports Hall of Fame by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in honor of Ricki Rosenberg’s speedy recovery by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Mary and Charles Oshinsky Memorial Fund for Dance Programs • in memory of Mary Oshinsky by Elizabeth Glidden • in honor of Bernice and Joel Breslau by Lynne Breslau and family
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Jack and Dorothy Greif - Sam and Sarah Bohm Scholarship Fund for Jewish Children with Special Needs • in memory of Ida Schantz by Aline and Joseph Greif • in memory of Miles Larason by Aline and Joseph Greif
Bender JCC Scholarship Fund • in honor of Reuben Winston by Lisa, Mitch, Ari, Tamar and Jonah Eisen
Bender JCC Special Needs & Inclusion Program • in memory of Sada Brotman by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein • in honor of Chiara Jaffe’s birthday by Patricia Kagan
HEALTH & FITNESS Group Exercise Program • in honor of Dawn Hubbard-Powell and Sandy Roberts by Carol and Don Vogel SENIOR ADULTS Mary and Harry Harris Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in honor of Jared Drescher’s special birthday by Sheila Yuter
CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Ida Forman Children’s Assistance Fund • in memory of Dorothy Bass by Howard and Elaine Forman
GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Jill Epstein’s sister by Tracy and Alan Schwartz • in memory of Roy Rodman’s mother by Tracy and Alan Schwartz • in memory of Bernard Resnick by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein • in memory of Pauline Berliner by Tracy and Alan Schwartz • in memory of Dr. Richard Mayer by Jodi Shulimson
• in honor of Lisie Gottdenker by Alice and Norman Klein • in honor of Michael Feinstein by Liz Schrayer and Jeff Schwaber; Sarah Steinberg • in honor of Alvin Lann’s induction into the Sports Hall of Fame by Hilary and David Kramer • in honor of Jason Belinkie by Ellen Carroll and Erica, Noah and Max Jacobson • in honor of Joan Weinberg by Steven and Ben Weinberg and Julie CantorWeinberg
Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Dr. Richard Mayer by Debbie Sokobin • in memory of Joan Kaplan Gindes by Gloria and Lee Derkay
TEEN PROGRAMS Barry P. Forman Past President’s Fund to Benefit Teen Programs • in honor of Elaine Weinstein by Grant Forman JCC Maccabi Games • in memory of Bernard Resnick by Amy Gantz Richard B. Reff, M.D. Maccabi Youth Games Endowment Fund • in honor of Richard B. Reff by Becky and Jason Fischbein
SPECIAL NEEDS Dinner of Champions • in memory of Sada Brotman by Gloria and Lee Derkay • in honor of Jason Belinkie by Gloria and Lee Derkay; Fran and Mark Goldstein; Benjamin Gruenspecht; Arlene and Herb Kushner • in honor of Jillian Copeland by Tracy and Todd Foreman; Rob Granader; Michael Warsaw • in honor of Heather Strauss by Berl family • in honor of Lisa Levin Reichmann by Wendy, Noam, Zoe and Ellie Fischman • in honor of Meredith and Adam Polsky by Wendy, Noam, Zoe and Ellie Fischman • in honor of Mara Clawson by Linda and Norm Greenwald • in honor of Cooper Macklin by Ginns family Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Jerome A. Gross on his yahrzeit by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn • in honor of Alma and Joe Gildenhorn by Christine Scott • in honor of Harvey Cherner’s special birthday by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn • in honor of Herman Porten’s birthday by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn
Celia and Fred S. Kogod Endowment Fund for Special Needs Children • in honor of Fred and Celia Kogod by Jon Sternburg
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UPCOMING EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
5:30-7:30 PM Goldman Art Gallery exhibit wine & cheese reception with artist Michael F. Shibley (page 8)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Goldman Art Gallery Exhibit opens: “A Painter’s View of Jerusalem, London and Tuscany” by Michael F. Shibley (page 8)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Bender ECC Play Date (page 6)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 1:30-3 PM Coming of Age at Shaare Tefila (16620 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD): Singer Karin Paludan with piano accompaniment. $7. 301.348.3832
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
10 AM-12 PM Books & Fellowship meets in the library. 301.348.3760
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 2:30-4 PM Memory Café (page 10)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
7 AM-6 PM CESJDS School Out Day. 301.348.3767
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
6-9 PM MC Live: An Evening of Comedy (page 4)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
8 PM Biblical Archaeology Forum: “Power, Politics and Palaces: Architectural Innovations of King Herod” (page 10)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
1:30-3:30 PM History Club meets at the Bender JCC. 301.348.3760 1:30-3:30 PM Coming of Age movie documentary at Leisure World Clubhouse II: “Fabulous Fashionistas.” $7. 301.348.3832
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
12:30-6 PM MCPS School Out Day. 301.348.3767
7:30 PM Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series: duo parnas (page 9)
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
1 PM Hadassah/Bender JCC book group: “Shylock is My Name” by Howard Jacobson (page 9)
Bender ECC dance (page 6)
10 AM-12 PM Books & Fellowship meets in the library. 301.348.3760
SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM 301.348.3760
MONDAYS
Tuesdays Bender JCC in Rockville
TUESDAYS
2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each Month Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
HEALTH & FITNESS HOURS Monday-Thursday 5:30 AM-10:00 PM Friday 5:30 AM-8:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM-8:30 PM Sunday 7:00 AM-8:00 PM The building closes ½ hour after H&F closes.
WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS
Mondays Ring House in Rockville
1st & 3rd Wednesday Of Each Month Young Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation in Silver Spring
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THURSDAY, MARCH 2
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Thursdays Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
9 PM WETA rebroadcast of Trio Solisti concert (page 9)
Bender ECC Family Fun Day (page 6) 7 AM-6 PM CESJDS & MCPS School Out Day. 301.348.3767
1-2:30 PM Coming of Age at Temple Beth Ami (14330 Travilah Road, Rockville, MD): Ein Lanu Z’man concert. $7. 301.348.3832
10 AM Bender Early Childhood Center open house for prospective parents (page 6)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
11 AM Women’s Connections 1-2:30 PM Senior Chorus/Song Circle 1 PM Men’s Discussion Group 2:30 PM Chess
WEDNESDAYS
10-10:30 AM Storytime Singalong. Age 5 and under with parent/caregiver 2:15 PM Men’s Discussion Group
6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • benderjccgw.org • 301.881.0100
THURSDAYS
1 PM Scrabble 3 PM Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew
FRIDAYS
10-11 AM Shabbat Shalom Age 6 mos.-3 yrs. 10 AM-12 PM Chess