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Center Story: Meet Patricia Wolff Hartman (cover photo) 2
CEO’s Message 3
Board Chair’s Message 4
Support 5
Health & Fitness 6
Children & Camp 7
Arts & Culture 8
Jewish Family Living & Learning 9
Adults 10
Contributions 11
Upcoming Events 12
Cover photo: Patricia Wolff Hartman (story, page 2)
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CENTER STORY There’s Something Special about our Members…
Meet Patricia Wolff Hartman (cover photo) In December, the JCCGW set up a table in the lobby encouraging members and guests to share what makes the JCCGW special to them. Member Patricia (Trish) Wolff Hartman’s compelling response —“I love the sense of community….I am very grateful to be here.” — caused us to catch up with her to find out more about her life and why the JCCGW means so much to her. Following is an excerpt from our interview with Trish; the article in its entirety can be found at jccgw.org/trish. Please tell us about your background and your family. Please finish this phrase: There’s something about the JCCGW… I was born in DC and lived there for my entire childhood. I’ve never …that makes me so happy and truly feels like a very inclusive, left the area, having lived in Montgomery County all of my adult life. friendly community. I don’t really have that community anywhere else currently and it makes a huge difference in my overall quality of life. After divorcing the father of my children, and after the sad untimely death of my next husband, Glenn, I am fortunate again to be with a Please tell us about a memorable travel experience. really good guy, Bill. My four terrific children are grown and I have I have lots of favorite travel experiences, including trips to Italy, two cool grandchildren, aged 18 and 20. Two of my sons are engaged Greece and Spain. My least favorite was in Germany, where I broke to lovely young women. my leg and had to have surgery and remain in the hospital for 10 days; it was a horrible experience. My father had escaped Germany What do you do for a living? many years before while some of his extended family perished in I am a clinical social worker/psychotherapist and have been in concentration camps. I felt so trapped and helpless there, and came practice for many years. I also do a little work for Montgomery County to understand even more the experience of trauma and of PTSD. Adult Protective Services. What is the most important lesson you have learned in life? When and why did you join the JCCGW? I have learned and am continuing to learn that nothing means I joined in the fall of 2013. I had broken my leg the prior year and that more than this day. If we can share a little happiness with others, led to a knee replacement. I was excited about the indoor pool and sometimes complete strangers, it makes the world a better place — about exercise classes. at least for the moment. How do you use the JCCGW? My philosophy is to be happy, share the happiness and acknowledge I love the exercise classes. The teachers are amazing and I have met your feelings, both the good and the bad. Share, converse and live to so many wonderful people this way. the fullest, with a sense of gratitude for each day. I also have attended some great music events and book talks. After hearing [pianist] Brian Ganz at the JCC twice, I asked him if he would play at a house party and he did. He was amazing and I thank the JCC for that.
Is there anything else you’d like readers to know? I am so grateful to be a member and a part of the JCC. My father was a nonreligious German Jew. I was raised in various Protestant denominations and loved singing in the Chevy Chase Presbyterian youth choir. I am really happy to learn and feel more a part of my halfJewish roots.
What has been the best part of being a member of the JCCGW? The community feel and the exercise classes are the best for me. I give Megan [group exercise coordinator Megan Riggs] credit for We want to hear why the JCCGW is special to you. Please send an bringing in excellent teachers and continually adding classes and email to akronzek@jccgw.org completing the sentence, “There’s keeping us informed. something about this place…” We may follow up with you to learn more!
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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.
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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.
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LEADERSHIP OFFICERS Felicia K. Gottdenker, Chair of the Board of Directors Helen Rubin, Administration/Finance Chair & Treasurer Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Development Chair Darryl Shrock, Membership and Programming Chair Mindy Berger, Governance Chair Neil Gurvitch, General Counsel Matthew Weinberg, Secretary Andrew Chod, Assistant Secretary Brian Pearlstein, Assistant Treasurer Brian Gaines, Ombudsperson IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bradley C. Stillman BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gilly Arie Arthur Polott Brent Berger, MD Adam Polsky Robert I. Black Tracy Bloom Schwartz Nathan Bortnick Reed Sexter Andrew Bridge Andrew P. Shulman Ron Gorfinkel Dale Singer Toby Gottesman Maurice “Mac” Lisa Gunty VerStandig Holli Beckerman Jaffe David Waghelstein Rami Kandel The Honorable Jeff Randi K. Meyrowitz Waldstreicher Candace Ourisman Sharon Zissman 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 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 z”l Col. Julius Goldstein 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 z”l Joel S. Kaufman Bernard S. White z”l z”l Harry King Morton H. Wilner z”l z”l Fred Kogod 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 Ruth E. Carski, Chief Financial Officer Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer Adam Tennen, Chief Development Officer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS Robert H. Weiner
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Your Stories are Our Story Message from Michael Back in October, as part of our benchmarking survey, we asked for comments about your experience at the Center. Many of you took the opportunity to share stories about your JCC connection. Then in December we put up a poster in the lobby and asked our members and guests to “Share Your Story” by completing the phrase “There’s something about this place…” on the color sticky notes we provided (please see story on page 2). Within a few days, the poster was covered with comments and more brief stories.
Being Here for Life is exactly what our current building renovation is all about. We are focused on making decisions today about our facilities to support the needs of future generations – our children, our children’s children and beyond. We want to make sure that we are providing the types of upgrades that will continue to attract our community and support its mind, body and spirit with spaces for education, mental and physical wellness and the opportunity for lifelong friendships and connections. When we announced the Centennial Capital Campaign and renovation plans last spring, we had already raised $10 million from our closest supporters with a goal of at least $12 million. Since then, we have raised an additional half million from our broader community of members, participants and supporters. To date, we have received gifts and commitments from over 225 donors ranging from $18 to over $1 million. We know it will take significantly more participation to reach our goal and complete the renovation.
Michael Feinstein, CEO
Here are some representative stories that you shared: • I have been a member of the JCC for over 45 years. It is like a second home for me. I have experienced the growth and changes that have taken place and I must say they are all for the better for the Jewish community and the general community at large. • I have been here for 35 years and I can’t imagine my life without my JCC. • I have been going to the JCC for so long it is like a second home. • Coming at the same time every day to swim, I see the same people and have developed friendships. I have a sense of “belonging.” • I like the fact that it fosters a sense of community in a Jewish atmosphere, but it is inclusive of everyone. I like the people, the facilities, and the classes/programs, and that even though it has changed over the years, still feels like a place to call home, after all these years of belonging to it. My takeaway from these stories is that for many people, joining or participating was a short-term decision that became a lifelong connection. I doubt that 35 or 45 years ago, these members had any idea that their connection to the JCC and the friendships they developed here would become an integral part of their family story and that they would be passing that story onto their children and grandchildren. I know that some 22 years ago when my daughter attended the JCC preschool, I had no idea that both she and I would continue the friendships we made then to this day. And, of course, I had no idea that my ongoing connection to the JCC would lead to my current position. When I read these and other comments, and think about my own experience, I become acutely aware that the JCC helps create friendships for life and Jewish connections for life.
Our annual fundraising supports our programs and operations. The tremendous support that you and our community provide helps ensure that we are meeting communal needs each year. Our board, staff and program beneficiaries are grateful for that critical ongoing support. When it comes to the capital campaign, we are asking that you think of it as an investment for the long-term benefit of our Jewish community. While you will experience some “return” on this investment in the next few years after the renovation is complete, the real return won’t be felt for 20 years or more when the next generation’s friendships are formed at the Center and children not yet born begin to shape their own story at our preschool. Our goal is to close the campaign by March 31 and complete the renovation in accordance with the funds raised. We have completed the first phase of our renovation and I would be happy to give you a tour if you have not yet seen how your Center is being transformed. If you have not already made your commitment to the campaign, please consider investing in the future of our community now by going online to www.jccgw.org/newj or contacting Adam Tennen (atennen@jccgw.org) to make your commitment or schedule a tour. Your participation is as important to me as the total funds we raise. As our sage, Rabbi Hillel, said, “If not now, when?”
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LEADERSHIP Together, We Can Do Great Things Message from the Board Chair Our mission states that we create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values. To accomplish this, we need a thriving membership, wonderful facilities, outstanding staff and a great board of directors.
fulfill our vision to be the heart of our Jewish community, playing a central role in reaching out to build a welcoming, diverse and thriving community that enriches Jewish life for each generation. The board needs to be diverse, representing the many facets of our community. Through diversity, we can consider different perspectives that help us make more effective decisions.
Mother Teresa said, “You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together, we Our board has been a vital part of this Center Lisie Gottdenker, Board Chair can do great things.” This is very true of board since its inception in 1913, and continues to be today. Having been a member of the board for more than 10 service here at the JCC of Greater Washington. years, I speak from experience when I say that it is an incredibly If you or someone you know might be interested in serving on fulfilling experience. the board of directors of the JCC of Greater Washington, please Our nominating committee will be accepting nominations visit www.jccgw.org/board2016 to access the nominations through February 15 for candidates for the board of directors packet. for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2016. We are seeking motivated and committed people to work together and help
Board of Directors Call for Nominations Through February 15, the JCCGW Nominating Committee will be considering candidates for the Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2016. The Board is composed of volunteers and sets the mission, vision and strategy for the Center. The Board governs the Center to address critical issues, assure financial resources and effectively represent the Center in the community.
www.jccgw.org/board2016
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SUPPORT CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Sports Hall of Fame and Perlo High School Athlete Awards Nominations are open for the 2016 Greater Washington, DC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and the 2016 Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Awards. The Sports Hall of Fame inductees and Perlo High School Athlete awardees are honored at the annual Dinner of Champions, the JCCGW’s signature fundraising event supporting Camp JCC’s nationally-recognized inclusion program for children, teens and young adults with special needs.
DINNER OF CHAMPIONS DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday, March 1 Deadline for nomination forms for Sports Hall of Fame and Perlo Award Wednesday, March 16 | 7 p.m. Open meeting at the JCCGW for those who havenominated a candidate for induction to make a two-minute presentation to the selection committee on the nominee’s behalf. (Please note that there is NO open
2015 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
meeting for Perlo nominees.)
Inductees and award winners must be Contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or present at the Dinner of Champions which jshulimson@jccgw.org. will take place on Saturday, November 19. For more information and to download jccgw.org/champions nomination forms, visit www.jccgw.org/ champions.
2015 Perlo High School Athlete Award Recipients
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Your Support Enriches Lives
Thursday, February 11 6-9 p.m. at the JCCGW
Thank you to all those who so generously contributed to the JCCGW in 2015. No matter what program you support or how much you give, your gift makes a real impact by creating a special place for our community to come together.
MC Live presents an evening of comedy to benefit seven Jewish community organizations dedicated to providing the best quality of life to individuals with disabilities. It is a collaborative venture hosted by the JCCGW, Capital Camps, Friendship Circle, Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Jewish Social Service Agency, Matan and Sulam. For details or to purchase tickets, please contact Leah Schwartz at 301.348.3735 or lschwartz@jccgw.org.
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, May 19 Watch for details in upcoming issues of Center Scene and at jccgw.org, or contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or jshulimson@jccgw.org.
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HEALTH & FITNESS A New Day is Dawning in the Fitness Center New Health & Fitness Director Dawn Hubbard-Powell is excited to return to the JCCGW after a threeyear absence.
MID-ATLANTIC JUNIOR GAMES Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Sunday, May 15
This one-day experience for Jewish athletes age 10-12 is modeled after the JCC Maccabi Games. Join participants from the Mid-Atlantic for a day of spirited competition.
JCC MACCABI GAMES St. Louis, Missouri | July 31-August 5 Stamford, Connecticut | August 7-12
For Jewish athletes age 13-16, the JCC Maccabi Games are a week-long Olympic-style event held in different locations through the United States and Canada every summer. Although athletic competition is the focus, the Games were designed to promote community service involvement, sportsmanship and religious pride. For tryout information for the JCC Maccabi Games and MidAtlantic Junior Games, please visit jccgw.org/maccabi or send an email to games@jccgw.org.
Dawn Hubbard-Powell has returned to the JCCGW as director of health & fitness. Dawn worked in our fitness department — first as a certified personal trainer and then as fitness manager — for many years before taking on a position running a wellness center for Johns Hopkins three years ago. “The J has been my home since early in my fitness career more than 16 years ago,” Dawn says. Now I am excited to return, as health & fitness director, to the place I always called home.” Dawn wants our members to know that they are appreciated, supported and genuinely cared for in this community. Her goal is to bring a standard of excellence to the J with high-level staff and fun programs that exceed members’ expectations every day. “Every time you come to the fitness center, you should feel right at home. I invite members who haven’t been utilizing the fitness area to visit and see what’s inside for you!”
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CHILDREN & CAMP Join the Camp JCC Staff Family
Limited Spaces Still Available! APPLY TODAY AT JCCGW.ORG/CAMP CAMP JCC 2016 SESSIONS
Session 1 | June 27-July 8 (no camp July 4) Session 2 | July 11-22 Session 3 | July 25-August 12
SUMMER 2016 KIDS’ CLUB Aleph Week Bet Week Gimmel Week
June 20-24 August 15-19 August 22-26
For more information about Camp JCC and Summer Kids’ Club, please call 301.348.3883 or send an email to campjcc@jccgw.org.
Attention Teachers, College Students, Teens, Moms and 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, head counselor, counselor, specialist, swim instructor or nurse. This is an eight-week commitment from June 20 to August 12. To apply online, visit jccgw.org/camp. For more information, please contact campjcc@jccgw.org.
Bender Early Childhood Center 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 age 24 months to 5 years • Half-day and full-day options, 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. • Free membership with full-year enrollment
Enrollment is now open to all. jccgw.org/preschool 301.348.3839 | preschool@jccgw.org
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ARTS & CULTURE Washington Jewish Film Festival The Washington DC JCC’s Washington Jewish Film Festival is an exhibition of international cinema that celebrates the wonderful diversity of Jewish history, culture and experience through the moving image. As part of the Festival, the JCCGW will feature the following films:
Encirclements Saturday, February 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Raise the Roof Sunday, February 28 | 11:30 a.m.
Look at Us Now, Mother Sunday, February 28 | 2 p.m.
For the complete Washington Jewish Film Festival schedule or to purchase tickets, please visit jccgw.org or washingtondcjcc.org, or contact Jennifer Smith at 301.348.3778 or jsmith@jccgw.org.
The Sound of Color by Sharon Dar February 7-28
The Goldman Art Gallery is open when the JCCGW is open. Join us for a reception with the artist on Sunday, February 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Sharon Dar has been illustrating all her life, but when she began painting experimentally, she found a new beginning for her art. The colors she uses reflect her mood and feelings, and the playful nature of many of her paintings gives a small window into her passion for illustration. For more information about the exhibit, please visit jccgw.org/gallery or contact Lisa Del Sesto at 301.348.3756 or ldelsesto@jccgw.org.
LITERARY ARTS
Read Now, Discuss Later
NEW ORCHESTRA OF WASHINGTON Presents
Essences
with Violist Marcus Thompson Sunday, March 6 | 7 p.m. For this special program, the New Orchestra of Washington (NOW) has commissioned a viola concerto from award-winning American composer Elena Ruehr. The soloist will be distinguished violist Marcus Thompson. In addition, two major composers from the past come to life, recast in imaginative new colors and set beside one of the shining lights of contemporary American music. The evening includes a pre-concert lecture by composer Joel Phillip Friedman, and a postconcert reception. Tickets are $20 for students, $35 for JCCGW members, and $40 for the general public. Purchase tickets at jccgw.org/concerts.
Are you interested in joining Thursday, March 10 | 1 p.m. a book club? The Hadassah/ “Ismael’s Oranges” by Claire Hajaj JCCGW group is always open Thursday, May 12 | 1 p.m. to new members. Come join us! “Henna House” by Nomi Eve For more information, contact Thursday, June 16 | 1 p.m. Ellen Elow-Mintz at 301.897.2796 “In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist” by Ruhama King Feuerman or elow-mintz@comcast.net. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington 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 and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, the County Executive’s Ball for the Arts, and private sources.
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GOLDMAN ART GALLERY
Violist Marcus Thompson’s “’sound’ is full, rich and extremely complex…” —Boston Phoenix
JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY FORUM
Mindfulness Opportunities
Revolt! Why the Jews Took on Rome Sunday, February 21 | 7:30 p.m. at B’nai Israel Congregation
Presented by Andrea Berlin, Boston University James R. Wiseman Chair in Classical Archaeology Professor Plant new seeds for growth! Connect more deeply with yourself through meditation and Jewish-themed yoga practice. For more information, please visit jccgw.org/ mindfulness or contact Rabbi Elyssa Auster at 301.348.3861 or eauster@jccgw.org.
What is the real story behind the Jewish Revolt against Rome? Why would a small population without military capabilities or political allies dare to challenge a ruling power of such might? New archaeological evidence illuminates this epochal event. The seeds of the Revolt go back two generations earlier, to the lifetime of Herod the Great and his lavish lifestyle. Dr. Berlin will present material evidence of the king’s architectural bravado – and discuss its role in the eventual catastrophe. Reservations are not required. The fee is $5 for residents of CES Life Communities, high school students and cosponsors; $8 for BASONOVA and JCCGW members; and $10 for the general public. For more information, please contact BAF.JCCGW@gmail.com.
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Sunday, February 7 | 2:30-4 p.m. Joy Meditation: in honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar Sunday, March 13 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | $64 Pre-Purim Spirituality Retreat with The Kirtan Rabbi, Andrew Hahn, Ph.D., and Rabbi Elyssa Joy Auster
Rabbi Elyssa’s Mindful Minute
The psalms teach us: “every breath praises God.”
Take 30 seconds to notice your breath – the speed and the depth. Take another 30 seconds to deepen your breath – make each inhale and exhale longer and bigger. When you take in longer breaths, stress goes down and awareness goes up!
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ADULTS Stepping Into the Financial Caregiver Role Wednesday, February 24 | 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public Do your parents need help with their daily finances? Are you unsure how to help them maintain their independence yet be financially organized and safe from predators? Expert Daily Money Manager Leah Nichaman will be at the Center to provide practical tips for adult children who are stepping into the financial caregiving role. Leah will address issues such as getting your parents to accept help, protecting against scams, and setting up systems to make the job easier. For more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
Register today for these exciting Adult Living and Learning (ALL) programs!
Leah Nichaman, professional daily money manager, is passionate about helping people manage their money and their paperwork.
To Life and Creativity: A Call for Senior Artists The 18th annual exhibit of “A Lifetime of Perspective” is set to open in May. 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 artshow@jccgw.org to leave a message for Kandy Hutman. Space is limited. 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 JCCGW’s Deena and Jerome A. Kaplan Fund for Senior Adult Programming, and the Berliant/Kaplan Fund of the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
Connecting in Friendship: A Refresher Course in Communication Tuesdays, March 1-22 | 1-2:30 p.m. “The only way to have a friend is to be one.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson The Jewish Social Service Agency, in cooperation with Coming of Age in Maryland, will conduct a four-session interactive course entitled Connecting in Friendship. Held at the JCCGW and led by two licensed clinicians, this course builds social skills to help older adults make friends and develop good relationships. The fee for all four classes is $80; preregistration is required. To learn more and to register, please call 240.788.2438 or email jssacif@gmail.com.
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The Fight for Civil Rights: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Tuesdays, February 2- March 1 10-11:15 a.m. $25 mem./$35 gen. public Ceramics Tuesdays, February 2-March 8 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $40 mem./$50 gen. public, plus $15 materials fee OR Wednesdays, February 3-March 9 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $40 mem./$50 gen. public, plus $15 materials fee Jewish Communities of the World Wednesdays, February 10-March 9 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $25 mem./$35 gen. public A Visitor’s Guide to Mind-Brain Science – The Brady Lecture Wednesdays, February 10 and 17 6:30-8 p.m. $12 mem./$18 gen. public For more information or to register, please visit jccgw.org or contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
CONTRIBUTIONS Thank You for Your Support To make a tribute gift, please visit jccgw.org/tribute of contact Katya at 30.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org. The following list reflects gifts received from December 15, 2015 through January 15, 2016. ADULT SERVICES Programs for Adults • in honor of Blanche Speisman’s special birthday by Barbara Sandler 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 Helgeson by Jennifer and Richard Helgeson • in memory of the yahrzeit of Ida Weiss, February 4th, maternal grandmother of Andrew by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in memory of Bob P. Helgeson, whose birthday would have been February 24th, paternal grandfather of Andrew by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • happy birthday to Annabelle Peer, proud parents Jan and Roland Peer and grandparents Judy and Steve Beardsley by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in memory of Stephen Book’s yahrzeit on January 11th, husband of Ruth Book by Rita and Richard Helgeson • get well wishes to Talia Landau Shorr by Jennifer Helgeson, Rita and Richard Helgeson • congratulations to Talia and Arnon Shorr on the birth of their daughter, Ilana Ronit by Jennifer, Rita and Richard Helgeson • get well wishes to Brenda Scott by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Marc Goodman Memorial Endowment Fund for Sports Activities for Children • in memory of Teddy DeBois by Leslie and Eddie Shear • in memory of Charles Wagner by Leslie and Eddie Shear Marc Jeffrey Streidel Memorial Playground Fund • in memory of Barbara Gorgei by Robin and Glenn Streidel CULTURAL ARTS Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund • in memory of Richard Dubin by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Dr. Joe Handler by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in honor of Ryna Cohen’s special birthday by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series • in memory of Hans Hirsch by Janet and Sid Getz Doris R. Sloan Endowment Fund for Cultural Programming • in honor of Lenny Sloan’s special birthday by Joan and Louis Levitt Jane L. and Robert H. Weiner Museum Endowment Fund • in honor of Robert Weiner’s birthday by Charlotte Gottlieb EARLY CHILDHOOD Sondra and Howard Bender Early Childhood Center • in honor of Oliver Cardeli by Sharon and Dov Apfel
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Bender-Dosik Parenting Center Endowment Fund • in memory of Shirley Sless by Ellen and Stanley Albert Abraham and Anna L. Shulman Child Day Care Fund • in honor of Nancy and Ed Colodny’s 50th wedding anniversary by May Savage GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Lee Rosenblatt by Doris and Norbert Lustine • in honor of Randi and Marty Meyrowitz by Suzy and Ari Israel • in honor of friends and staff at the JCC by Carole Kurman • in honor of Olivia Gottdenker’s bat mitzvah by Inna and Jeffery Schwartz Elaine and Stanley Rosensweig Endowment Fund • in memory of Elaine Decker Rosensweig and Stanley Rosensweig by The Samuel & Robert Decker Foundation Scholarship Fund • in honor of Dr. Peter H. Wiernik by Ingeborg Dean Eleanor B. Sirkis Award for Professional Achievement • in memory of Eleanor Sirkis by Robert Weiner HEALTH & FITNESS Health & Fitness Department • in memory of Eleanor Matsas by Stephen Rockower, M.D. JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING Judaics Classes • in honor of Walter Weinstein and Stephanie Block’s wedding by Yvette and Giora Segev Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project • in honor of Naomi Stillman’s bat mitzvah by Linda and Solomon Adams; Julie Becker and family; Abby, Jen and Hannah Chaikin; Barbara Cohen, Naomi and Maya; Betsy Colbert; Avril and Julius Danziger; Helen Domenici and family; Harper Dunn and family; Gail Farbman; Leesa Fields and Jonathan Band; Gail Fribush and Bill Rudolph; Phyllis and Ralph Gittleson; Joanna Gordon and family; Naomi Gould and family; Barbara and William Harkaway; Alicia Pitarque Heishman and family; Phil, Amy and Sophie Kaplan; Beverly and Bob Kay; Julie and Danny Krakower; Adena Lebeau, Jeff, Ezra and Kira Kress; Yoni Liebstein; Rachel and Ben Loving; Sharon Markus, Robert Fersh and family; Beryl Meyer; Karen and Michael Pernick; Wendie Rosofksy and Mark Bilsky; Toufic and Elham Rahman; Sallysann Sack and Irwin Pikus; Jodi and Mark Shulimson; Sara and Adam Tennen; Joanna and Jeff Waldstreicher and family; Eric, Laurie and Caroline Winakur; Sue Winakur; Sharon and Jeremy Zissman; Sandra, Gabriel and Joshua Zolotor SENIOR ADULTS Mary and Harry Harris Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Mark Palmer by Vicki Jacobson Morris and Sonia Savage Memorial Fund for Senior Adult Education Programs • in memory of Norton Savage and Sonia Savage by May Savage • in honor of Miriam Burdette’s recovery by May Savage Marjorie and Martin Schwartzberg Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Richard Dubin by Marjorie and Marty Schwartzberg
SPECIAL NEEDS Dinner of Champions • in honor of Brian Shorr by Joshua Schonfeld Benjamin L. Friedberg Endowment Fund for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Abraham Friedberg upon the unveiling of his cemetery monument by Ruth Newhouse • in memory of Benjamin Friedberg, beloved son and brother, at his yahrzeit by Toby and Michelle Friedberg • in memory of Joey Newhouse by Toby and Michelle Friedberg Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Richard Dubin by Janice and Lawrence Peters • in honor of Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn by Christine Scott; Janice and Lawrence Peters • in honor of Blanche Speisman by Barbara Sandler David Lev Kandel Memorial Endowment Fund • in memory of David Lev Kandel by Melanie and Rami Kandel • in memory of Simon Glantz by Melanie and Rami Kandel • in honor of Noah Kandel’s bar mitzvah by Melanie and Rami Kandel • in honor of the birth of Joy and Dave Nearpass’ granddaughter, Stevie by Melanie and Rami Kandel and family Celia and Fred S. Kogod Endowment Fund for Special Needs Children • in honor of Joan Weinberg and Jerry Hulman by Jane and Fred Cantor VOLUNTEER SERVICES Jacob Siegel and Sarah Siegel Sacks Memorial Fund for Volunteer Services • in memory of Sarah Siegel Sacks by Jerry Hulman
Donate your vehicle and support three agencies. • jewish Foundation for group Homes • jewish community center of greater washington • jewish council for the aging
Contact Adam Tennen 240.283.6000 at 301.348.3815 or
atennen@jccgw.org www.car-j.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 1:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CESJDS movie matinee and discussion School Out Day. at Leisure World Clubhouse II: 301.348.3767 “Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love.” $6. 301.348.3832. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CESJDS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 and MCPS School Out 12 p.m. New Friends, a social Day. 301.348.3767 group for individuals age 12:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. 60+, meets at the JCCGW. Seminar to learn about the 301.348.3760. JCCGW personal training program. Sign up by SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 calling 301.348.3894. 2-4 p.m. Goldman Art Gallery exhibit reception (page 8) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 2:30-4 p.m. Joy Meditation 9 a.m. Seminar to learn (page 9) about the JCCGW personal training program. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Sign up by calling 10 a.m. Mommy Movie Monday. 301.348.3894. 301.348.3837 11 a.m. Low Vision Support 7:30 p.m. Archaeology Group meets at Ring House. lecture at B’nai Israel 301.348.3760 Congregation (page 9) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 12:30-2:30 p.m. Coming of Age Food & Fun at the JCCGW Goldman Art Gallery. $12. 301.348.3832 6-9 p.m. MC Live (page 5)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 10 a.m. Mommy Movie Monday. 301.348.3837
SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM 301.348.3760
Mondays Temple Solel in Bowie
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 1:30-3 p.m. History Club meets at the JCCGW. 301.348.3760 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 12:30-6 p.m. MCPS School Out Day. 301.348.3767
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 11:30 a.m. Washington Jewish Film Festival: “Raise the Roof” (page 8) 2 p.m. Washington Jewish Film Festival: “Look at Us Now, Mother” (page 8)
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 7 p.m. New Orchestra of Washington concert: “Essences” (page 8) THURSDAY, MARCH 10 1 p.m. Hadassah/JCCGW book club: “Ismael’s Oranges” by Claire Hajaj (page 8)
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 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Elie Ronen Scott Family Gym
MONDAYS
11 a.m. Women’s Connections 7:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge
1st & 3rd Wednesday Of Each Month Young Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation in Silver Spring
TUESDAYS
Thursdays Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Coming of Age Day @ the Ring with exercise, discussion, lunch and entertainment by Frank and Trish Curreri. 301.348.3832
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 7:30 p.m. Washington Jewish Film Festival: “Encirclements” (page 8)
Tuesdays JCCGW in Rockville
2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each Month Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 1:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age meets at Shaare Tefila: “Tevye’s World: The Real History Behind Fiddler on the Roof.” $6. 301.348.3832. 7:30 p.m. Seminar: “Stepping into the Financial Caregiver Role” (page 10)
1-2:30 p.m. Senior Adult Chorus at JCCGW 1 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group 2:30 p.m. Chess
WEDNESDAYS
10-10:30 a.m. Storytime Singalong. Age 5 and under with parent/caregiver 2 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group
6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • jccgw.org • 301.881.0100
THURSDAYS
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