June 2016
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Preschoolers and the Arts 2
CEO’s Message 3
Board Chair’s Message 4
Israel Fest 4
Support 5
Health & Fitness 6
Preschool, Youth & Camp 7
Arts & Culture 8
Adults 9
Summer Classes 10
Tributes 11
Upcoming Events 12
Cover photo: Israeli artist Sharon Dar gave JCC preschool students a private tour of her artwork. Story, page 2.
Sunday, June 5 | 2-6 p.m. jccgw.org/israelfest
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CENTER STORY Appreciation for the Arts Sprouts at an Early Age “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”—Albert Einstein One of the ways in which the JCCGW preschool stands out from other preschools is that it is situated within a community center that offers a wide array of quality cultural arts programming. Last month, the Claremont Trio — lauded by The Strad magazine as one of America’s finest young chamber groups — performed before a sold-out audience in the JCCGW’s Kreeger Auditorium as part of the Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series.
Earlier in the year, the preschoolers were treated to two similar performances by renowned musicians the Ying Quartet and pianist Orli Shaham. The children also had the opportunity to meet with Sharon Dar, an upcoming Israeli artist, when her works were on display in the Goldman Art Gallery in February.
Early Childhood Education Director Ora Cohen Rosenfeld says that nothing The next morning, the trio presented a can replace the experience of actually personal, interactive and age-appropriate meeting a musician or artist to spark a performance for our preschoolers. The young child’s imagination. concert was made even more special in that it took place in the warm and intimate “We are so fortunate to be able to offer setting of the Center’s newly-renovated this opportunity to our preschoolers, Goldman Art Gallery, with the stunning planting a seed that will foster a deep works of accomplished artist Gerald and enduring appreciation of the arts,” Wartofsky adorning the walls. Ora relates.
CENTER SCENE EDITORIAL STAFF Treva Bustow, Chief Marketing Officer | Mauricio Garcia, Production Artist/Design | Andrea Kronzek, Editor
For more information about the JCCGW preschool, please contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830 or orosenfeld@ jccgw.org. For the 2016-2017 Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series schedule, please see page 8. For details about upcoming art exhibits, please contact Lisa Del Sesto at 301.348.3756 or ldelsesto@jccgw.org.
ALL ARE WELCOME
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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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Inclusion permeates our Center. Inclusion is belonging.
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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The JCCGW Preschool is a place that challenges and enlightens students, broadening their horizons in a safe, supportive setting provided by caring, highly-trained staff. Beyond that, our students are fortunate to find inspiration and motivation through the cultural arts opportunities they are afforded by virtue of attending preschool at the Center.
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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 Carski, 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
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Around the World in Four Days Message from Michael Bulgaria, Chile, Estonia, Israel, Paraguay and and challenges, I was surprised to hear that Ukraine. What seems like an odd grouping of dealing with anti-Semitism was not on the top of countries actually reflects the home countries of everyone’s list. Their biggest challenge across 12 Jewish leaders who were part of a delegation the board was the lack of involvement by the that participated in the JCC Association majority of the Jews in these communities. of North America’s Biennial conference in They see their goals in a similar way to how the Baltimore and then spent four days Center sees its goals – sustaining visiting our Center. They came to Jewish life by building community gain an understanding of Jewish and strengthening Jewish identity. life in our community, including our history, institutions and programs. As I reflect on this visit, I am most The delegation visited under the struck by the notion that in many auspices of JCC Global, which is ways our Jewish communities the umbrella organization of all are more the same than different. continental and regional networks There is clearly a difference in of JCCs representing more than Michael Feinstein, CEO scale (people and resources) and 1,200 JCCs worldwide. In addition scope (breadth of services) in what to meeting with our staff and lay leaders to these JCCs from different countries do. But it get an inside view of our Center, they toured is not a difference in kind, and the challenges with the Jewish Historical Society of Greater of engaging the Jews in our respective Washington, visited the Edlavitch JCC of communities is similar. On a personal level, Washington DC, and met with staff from BBYO these Jewish leaders (most under 40 years International and The Jewish Federation of old) shared the same values and commitment Greater Washington. to Jewish community and continuity as our leaders. If ever there was a “Klal Yisrael” (one It was clear from our wrap-up session that we people) moment, this visit provided it. provided each of these Jewish leaders with a deeper appreciation for Jewish life here, our Four days with JCC leaders from around the models of engagement, the challenges we face world made it even clearer to me that there and how we are seeking to address them. They is much to be gained by building broader found the variety of programs and services international connections. We have only that we offer unlike anything most of them scratched the surface through our JCC Global would have imagined. So, what did our staff Hamsa Teen Leadership program which will and leadership gain from this visit? Two words: conclude this summer with teens from Budapest connection and perspective. and Israel visiting the teens participating from our Center and JCCs in New York. The JCC Time and again I felt and witnessed an almost Global delegation visit has the potential to have instantaneous connection when members much greater impact as we consider how our of our community sat down to speak with new connections and friendships might lead to someone from the delegation. You would not new partnership programs that add meaning be surprised to learn that playing “Jewish and enrich lives in our community. Maybe it is geography” quickly identified that the JCC time that we consider expanding our mission Director from Paraguay, who is originally from statement to include this broader concept of Argentina, is very close friends with the new Jewish peoplehood by including the following associate rabbi at Congregation Beth El, who bolded italics: “We create a welcoming and is also originally from Argentina. Meaningful inclusive environment, connecting the people conversations came naturally and became of our Jewish community with each other, deeper as we spent more time together. Israel, the global Jewish community and the broader community.” The JCC Global delegates (excluding those from Israel) generally represented small Jewish communities (as small as 220 families in Paraguay) compared with our community. When I asked them about their biggest priorities Photo by Shmulik Almany
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LEADERSHIP A Time for Celebrations Message from Lisie June is always such a celebratory time of year. Summer is just around the corner and here at the JCC, it means camp is starting! After a year of planning, our halls will once again be filled with the voices of campers singing, the sounds of them jumping up and down with excitement, and the joy that simply emanates around the JCC when camp is in session. We are looking forward to yet another successful summer of Camp JCC! We also have reached another wonderful milestone. Our CEO, Michael Feinstein, has just celebrated his tenth anniversary at the JCC. We feel so fortunate to have had him here! Our center is a thriving, dynamic place, and he has been instrumental in ensuring that is the case!
Michael is a strong advocate for us both inside and outside of our walls – including those walls which are moving as we renovate our Center. So, as we celebrate summer and enjoy seeing all of the kids’ smiling faces around the J, let’s remember to say thank you! If you see Michael walking the halls, biking in class at the fitness center or greeting people as they walk in the front doors, please stop and say thank you and congratulations on your tenth anniversary!
Lisie Gottdenker, Board Chair
Sunday, June 5 | 2-6 p.m. | at the The Jewish Federation and the JCC of Greater Washington are happy to present Israel Fest at the JCCGW this year! Festivities will include: Gaga Pit Petting Zoo Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos Hands-on Activities & Craft Projects IDF Musical Ensemble, “Lehaka Tz’vait”
For details, contact Jennifer Smith at 301.348.3778 or jsmith@jccgw.org.
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Food for Purchase Entertainment Israeli Yoga & Dancing Israeli-style Shuk Drum Circle
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SUPPORT You Can Make All the Difference in the World can be a financial hardship. That is why a scholarship or financial assistance can make all the difference in the world. It enables us to provide a sense of belonging and the warmth of community when people need it most.
You know the JCC as a special place filled with the sounds and energy of a thriving community. But for many, participating in life at the JCC
In the past five years, the JCCGW has provided more than $600,000 in scholarships to individuals and families for preschool, camp, after-school programs, JCC Maccabi Games and fitness memberships.
Need an inspiring video today? Visit www. jccgw.org/imagine to experience this year’s heartwarming stories about the impact of scholarships at the JCCGW. If you haven’t done so, make your gift today to the JCCGW’s Scholarship Fund at www. jccgw.org/donate or by calling 301.348.3815. To make the biggest impact, please make your tax-deductible contribution by June 30, 2016.
Save the Date!
Dinner of Champions Celebrates 25 Years Saturday, November 19 This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Dinner of Champions, an event which provides funding for Camp JCC’s nationally-recognized inclusion program.
Watch for more information about Dinner of Champions at jccgw.org and in Center Scene. To make a reservation for a camp tour or to find out more about supporting the JCCGW inclusion program, please The Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or Award will be presented to an individual jshulimson@jccgw.org. who has been involved in public service and has made a positive difference to Come to camp this summer! society. Individuals with accomplishments Donors are invited to an in the world of sports and with a strong unforgettable 90-minute tour of connection to the Greater Washington, Camp JCC’s nationally-recognized DC area will be inducted into the Greater inclusion program: Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Wednesday, July 6 | 8:30-10 a.m. Teens with accomplishments in the world Thursday, July 21 | 8:30-10 a.m. of athletics, academics and community Wednesday, August 3 | 8:30-10 a.m. service will receive the Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award. Light kosher breakfast included. The JCC Maccabi Legacy Award will To reserve your spot, contact recognize an individual from the Greater Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or Washington area who has played a major jshulimson@jccgw.org role in advancing youth sports on a local or national level.
IRENE AND ABE POLLIN HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENT Jillian Copeland GREATER WASHINGTON JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Jason Belinkie, JCCGW Maccabi Legacy Award Mitch Berliner, Masters Swimming Glenn Consor, Basketball, Broadcasting Mike Herson, Baseball Alvin Lann, Basketball Lisa Reichmann, Duathlete Steve Rubin, Basketball Sam Stollerz”l, Track & Field Olympian HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE RECIPIENTS Jules Jacobs, Lacrosse Daniel Kuhnreich, Basketball Brian Lossing, Soccer and Varsity Track Cooper Macklin, Basketball Reuben Winston, Track & Field/Cross Country Jaycee Yeagher, Swimming
Renovation Update BENDER ECC Work has begun on the hallway and reception area. Work on the lower-level classrooms will begin on June 13. FAMILY LOCKER ROOMS Renovations are complete; open as of May 28 for everyone’s use.
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SIDE ENTRANCE During the renovations this summer, the side entrance will be closed. Access to the health & fitness center and the outdoor pool will be through the front entrance only. INDOOR POOL Closed as of May 31; expected to reopen by mid-to-late September.
ADULT LOCKER ROOMS Closed for renovations as of May 31. Please use the Family Locker Rooms during the summer.
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HEALTH & FITNESS Ride for the Living
Friday, June 3 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the Goldman Art Gallery
Member Appreciation Pool Party Wednesday, June 15* 5-8 p.m. *Rain date: Thursday, June 16
Join the fun for this luau-themed event. Best Hawaiian outfit wins a prize! Ride for the Living (ridefortheliving.org) is a 55-mile bicycle ride from Auschwitz to JCC Krakow that remembers Jewish history, and celebrates and supports the miraculous rebirth of Jewish life in Poland today. At the JCCGW, we will hold a satellite Ride for the Living
to raise funds to support JCC Krakow. Space is limited. For more information or to register, please contact Dawn Hubbard-Powell at 301.348.3891 or dhubbard-powell@jccgw.org.
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National Parkinson Foundation’s Moving Day® Saturday, June 4 | 9 a.m. on the Washington Monument grounds Moving Day® is a fun and inspiring fundraising event in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. To find out how you can support Team JCCGW, please visit MovingDayDC.org or contact Dawn Hubbard-Powell at 301.348.3891 or dhubbard-powell@jccgw.org.
Music, games, prizes, food** and fun in honor of our wonderful members! For more information, call 301.348.3800. **Food will be served from 6:15 to 7 p.m. while supplies last. Dietary laws observed.
Keep Cool at the J this Summer Enjoy the outdoor pool, the fitness center and everything the JCCGW has to offer! • Fully-equipped fitness center • Personal training • Full-court basketball & racquetball • 100+ group exercise classes weekly • Outdoor Pool • Babysitting services Individual and family summer memberships are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Visit the JCCGW for a tour, or contact the membership office at 301.348.3800 or membership@jccgw.org.
Outdoor Pool Summer Schedule Please note that the indoor pool is closed for renovations. In the meantime, we hope you will enjoy our outdoor pool! Sunday Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday
May 28 – June 26 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
June 27 – August 12 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 6-9 a.m. and 1-9 p.m. 6-9 a.m. and 1-8 p.m. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Outdoor Pool Holiday Schedule Memorial Day | Monday, May 30 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Independence Day | Monday, July 4 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Labor Day | Monday, September 5 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
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August 13 – September 7 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
PRESCHOOL, YOUTH & CAMP NEW! Preschool Toddler Program Beginning August 29, the JCCGW will offer a full-day, 12-month program for toddlers age 18-24 months. Fully licensed by the State of Maryland, our program provides a warm and nurturing environment filled with inquiry and exploration. Our Reggio-inspired and play-based curriculum reflects a progressive approach to early childhood education, where we believe that our young students are competent and capable.
Program Highlights • Newly-renovated classrooms • Indoor play spaces • Age-appropriate natural playground (coming this fall) • Music and art • Jewish cultural enrichment
• Family events • Weekly Shabbat celebration • Gardening and nature • Special summer programming • Competitive pricing • Free full-facility family membership
For more information, contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830 or preschool@ jccgw.org. We warmly welcome families of all faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Registration is now open! jccgw.org/toddler
Go with the Flow – Camp Carpool & Parking
Please note the traffic pattern that will be in effect on weekdays for camp drop off (8:40-9 a.m.) and pick up (starting at 3:40 p.m.) from June 23 through August 12. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to ensure our campers’ safety.
All required camp forms are now due for those who have already enrolled! Log on to CampMinder and click on the Forms & Documents tab. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Wed., June 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Parent Orientation at the JCCGW (parents only) Sun., June 26 | 3-5 p.m. | Family Open House at the JCCGW (families welcome) For more information, please call 301.348.3883 or send an email to campjcc@jccgw.org.
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SUMMER 2016 KIDS’ CLUB Aleph Week June 20-24 Bet Week August 15-19 Gimmel Week August 22-26
PARKING LOT
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
E. Jefferson St.
Limited Spaces Still Available! APPLY TODAY AT JCCGW.ORG/CAMP
No Parking Areas Camper Drop-off & Pick-up
Registration Now Open Registration is now open for the 2016-2017 school year for before-school care and after-school programs (jccgw.org/ afterschool) and for Arts Alive (jccgw.org/artsalive), our Sunday morning program for Jewish enrichment through the arts.
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ARTS & CULTURE LITERARY ARTS
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Spring Concert Presented by JCCGW JCCGW School of Dance
Are you interested in joining a book group? The Hadassah/JCCGW group is always open to new members. Come join us! For information, contact Ellen Elow-Mintz at 301.897.2796 or ellenlovesbooks54@gmail.com. Thursday, June 16 | 1 p.m. “In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist” by Ruchama King Feuerman
June 5, 2016 For more Kreeger Auditorium 3:00 p.m. information or to purchase Sunday, June 5 | 3 p.m. tickets for the concert, visit jccgw.org $12 members | $14 general public Presented by: or contact Debbie Clark at dclark@ jccgw.org or 301.348.3777. JCCGW School of Dance An art exhibit will be on display from 2:30 Debbie Clark, Director to 3:15 p.m. featuring works by preschool jccgw.org/dancetothemusic students of the School of Art.
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MUSIC LESSONS
Guitar • Piano • Violin • Flute • Percussion Voice • Clarinet • Saxophone Contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or jgetz@jccgw.org.
STEPHEN HOUGH
DUO PARNAS
PACIFICA QUARTET
ALON GOLDSTEIN & FINE ARTS QUARTET Piano + String Quartet April 2, 2017
BENJAMIN BEILMAN & HAOCHEN ZHANG Violin + Piano December 11, 2016
MATT HAIMOVITZ & CHRISTOPHER O’RILEY Cello + Piano May 7, 2017
six concerts • six sundays
Piano September 25, 2016
String Quartet November 13, 2016
Violin + Cello March 5, 2017
6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • 301.348.3779|• 301.348.3779 jccgw.org/concerts Subscribe online at jccgw.org/concerts 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 agencywww.jccgw.org 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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ADULTS Why Study Hebrew at the JCCGW?
“It’s Like Spending Two Hours Every Week in Israel” “I love taking Hebrew at the JCC. This is something I have wanted to do most of my adult life but somehow I did not have the time. It is such a pleasure now to understand much conversation in Hebrew and even understand some of the prayers in synagogue. The classes are professionally taught by excellent We asked students why they take teachers. We are so lucky to also Hebrew classes at the JCCGW. Here’s learn and discuss our Jewish history and have lively discussions on world what they told us: events.” -Roberta Lasken “Hebrew Ulpan at the JCC is: fun, conversational, current, enhancing fluency, connection, community, “Ulpan at the JCC is not just the class, laughter, awareness, timely, fluid, joy, it’s an experience. I searched high and accomplishment, progress and so low for a Hebrew class that catered much more!” -Bob Rodman
Senior Adult Programs Summer Schedule Beginning the week of June 20, some senior adult programs that regularly meet at the Center will be held off-site to accommodate our campers. We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope you will enjoy our same wonderful programs held elsewhere for the summer. For more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org. RING HOUSE 1801 East Jefferson Street, Rockville Tuesdays @ the J 10 a.m. – Chair exercise 11 a.m. – Program 12 p.m. – Lovely lunch 1 p.m. – Yiddish discussion group 1 p.m. – Senior adult chorus
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON 6101 Executive Boulevard, Rockville JCC Men’s Club Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays 2:15-3:45 p.m. B’NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION 6301 Montrose Road, Rockville Women’s Connections Mondays | 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. ESOL Classes Thursdays | June 23-July 28 10-11:30 a.m.
to the student instead of where the students are made to fit any which way into the class. I finally found that at the Ulpan of the JCCGW. I could not recommend it more highly!” -Sonia Olchyk “It’s like spending two hours every week in Israel.” -Edward Waldman JCCGW Hebrew classes are held throughout the summer. For details, see page 10, visit jccgw.org, or contact Rivka Degani at 301.348.3810 or rdegani@jccgw.org.
Men’s Group Visits Antietam
A bite at a local restaurant made the men’s group field trip complete.
Known to amicably “battle” over controversial issues at their weekly meetings, the JCCGW men’s group recently took a field trip to Antietam National Battlefield. Such a great time was had by all that another excursion is being planned, this time to Gettysburg. For more information about the men’s group, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
Rabbi Elyssa’s Mindful Minute
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy . . .” While this tends to be a popular time to rest and recharge, studies have shown that high temperatures make it harder for humans to think clearly. We are more prone to accidents, tempers and mistakes. In the Jewish calendar, this also begins a period of sadness leading to the memories of destruction and calamity for our people. Slow down, enjoy the weather, and don’t forget to cool off.
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SUMMER CLASSES Registration is now open. For descriptions and to register, please visit jccgw.org. CLASS
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FEE mem/gen. public
AQUATICS Caroline Cardullo: 301.348.3490 or ccardullo@jccgw.org Please note that because renovations are being made to the indoor pool, all aquatics classes will be held in the outdoor pool for the summer session. Swim Lessons Waterbabies
15405
6-18 mos
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
9-9:30 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Watertots
15413
18 mos-3 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
9:30-10 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Level
15379
3-5 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
10-10:30 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Level 1
15381
3-5 yrs
Tu
Jun 21-Aug 9
4:15-4:45 pm
$96/$115
Swim Lessons Level 1
15385
3-5 yrs
W
Jun 22-Aug 10
4:15-4:45 pm
$96/$115
Swim Lessons Level 2
15411
4-6 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
10:30-11 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Level 2
15412
4-6 yrs
Tu
Jun 21-Aug 9
5-5:30 pm
$96/$115
Swim Lessons Level 2
15429
4-6 yrs
W
Jun 22-Aug 10
5-5:30 pm
$96/$115
Swim Lessons Level 3
15403
4-7 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
11-11:30 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Level 4
15404
6-14 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
11:30 am-12 pm
$84/$101
Pre-Team Swim Club
15382
6-14 yrs
M & Th
Jun 20-Aug 11
4:15-5:15 pm
$133/$162
Mid-Day Masters Swim Club
15410
18+ yrs
M&W&F
Jun 20-Sep 2
12-1 pm
$184 members only
Mid-Day Master Swim Punch Pass - 10 Visits
15414
18+ yrs
M&W&F
Jun 20-Sep 2
12-1 pm
$75 members only
HEBREW CLASSES Rivka Degani: 301.348.3810 | rdegani@jccgw.org Intensive Beginning Hebrew Summer Class
15431
14+ yrs
Tu & Th
Jun 21-Jul 28
7-9:30 pm
$350
Intermediate Level Hebrew Summer Class
15430
14+ yrs
M
Jun 27-Aug 1
7-9:30 pm
$150
Advanced Hebrew Summer Class
15433
14+ yrs
W
Jul 6-27
7-9:30 pm
$150
$25/$30
BENDER-DOSIK PARENTING CENTER Lauren Dworkin: 301.348.3837 | ldworkin@jccgw.org Story Time Wednesdays
15443
0-4 yrs
W
Jun 8-Aug 10
10-11 am
Story Time Thursdays
15444
0-4 yrs
Th
Jun 9-Aug 11
10-11 am
$25/$30
Shabbat Shalom Playgroup
15406
0-5 yrs
F
Jun 10-Aug 12
10-11 am
Free/register at jccgw.org/parenting
Hot Date! Summer Playtime
15445
0-12 mos
M
Jun 13-Aug 8
11 am-12 pm
$20/$25
Hot Date! Summer Playtime
15446
12-24 mos
Tu
Jun 14-Aug 9
11 am-12 pm
$20/$25
FITNESS Dawn Hubbard-Powell: 301.348.3891 | dhubbardpowell@jccgw.org Parkinson's - NIA
15426
18+ yrs
Su
May 1-Jul 24
1-2 pm
$85
Parkinson's - Chair based
15425
18+ yrs
Tu
May 3-Jul 19
1-2 pm
$85
Parkinson's - Yoga
15388
18+ yrs
Th
May 5-Jul 21
1-2 pm
$85
Tai Chi
15380
12+ yrs
M
Jul 11-Sep 19
11:30 am-12:30 pm
$99/$149
Women with Weights
15391
16+ yrs
M&F
Jun 6-Jul 29
9:30-10:30 am
$135/$150
KARATE Susan Fischer: 301.348.3892 | sfischer@jccgw.org Lil Dragons Karate
15419
3-5 yrs
W
Jun 29-Aug 10
3:15-3:55 pm
$135/$156
Kid Tiger Karate
15415
5-8 yrs
W
Jun 29-Aug 10
4-4:45 pm
$135/$156
Beginner/Intemediate Karate
15416
7-18 yrs
W
Jun 29-Aug 10
4:45-5:30 pm
$135/$156
Advanced/Black Belt Karate
15420
7+ yrs
W
Jun 29-Aug 10
5:30-6:15 pm
$135/$156
SPORTS Anthony Hunter: 301.348.3852 | ahunter@jccgw.org. Summer Sports Fun
15478
6-12 yrs
M, Tu, W, Th
Jun 27-Jul 7
4:15-5 pm
$100/$120
Summer Sports Fun
15479
6-12 yrs
M, Tu, W, Th
Jul 11-21
4:15-5 pm
$100/$120
Summer Sports Fun
15480
6-12 yrs
M, Tu, W, Th
Jul 25-Aug 11
4:15-5 pm
$150/$180
MUSIC Private music lessons are offered year-round for students 5+ years. Contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 of jgetz@jccgw.org.
Summer Mamanet Clinics
For information about these sports clinics for women 18 and older, please contact Anthony Hunter at 301.348.3852 or ahunter@jccgw.org.
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6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • jccgw.org • 301.881.0100
CONTRIBUTIONS Thank You for Your Support To make a tribute gift, please visit jccgw.org/ tribute or contact Katya at 301.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org. The following list reflects gifts received from April 21 through May 16. 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 Rita Helgeson by Jennifer and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Richard Helgeson by Jennifer and Rita Helgeson • in remembrance of the yahrzeit on August 9th of Bernard Samuel Feinstein, maternal grandfather of Andrew by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in remembrance of the yahrzeit on July 3rd of Rose Feinstein Brown, maternal great aunt of Andrew by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Andrea Kronzek by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • congratulations to Mona and Neal Shah on the birth of their daughter, Mira, proud grandparents Hansa and Sudhir Desai by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • congratulations to Adria and Afolabi Charles Olaleye on the birth of their daughter, Zion Marie by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Marc Goodman Memorial Endowment Fund for Sports Activities for Children • in memory of Hilda Berman Cohen by Leslie and Eddie Shear and family EARLY CHILDHOOD Larry Osterman Nursery School Scholarship Fund • in memory of Larry Osterman by Nancy and Richard Alpher GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Coleman Raphael by Bernice and Morton Shapiro • in honor of Cathy Gildenhorn by Robyn Collins IMAGINE: A Night Supporting Scholarships at the J • in honor of Liza Levy by Miriam and David Cohen; Laura and Mike Cutler; Nina and Sol Glasner; Jill and Rob
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Granader; Bonnie Hammerschlag; Linda and Jerry Herman; Phil Margolius; Tammy and Cliff Mendelson; Raizon Family; Karen and Jon Simon; Beth and Leonard Sloan HEALTH & FITNESS JCC Maccabi Games • in honor of Zach Miller by Gary Miller JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING Sklar Zuckerman Endowment Fund to Promote Ahavat Yisrael • in memory of Bernice Singer by Sue Zuckerman SENIOR ADULTS Dr. Coleman and Sylvia Raphael Endowment for Older Adult Programs • in memory of Coleman Raphael by Carole and Mickey Fox; John Micera; Elaine Rosenblum; Selma and Harvey Sweetbaum; Debbie Yonker; Deb Yonker and Vince Foy; Gabriela Yonker Morris and Sonia Savage Memorial Fund for Senior Adult Education Programs • in honor of Jan Michel Sherman’s special birthday by May Savage
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON presents
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Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Oseermar Marwani’s father by Joy and Ron Paul and family • in honor of Benjy Sokobin’s graduation by Jodi and Mark Shulimson Sweetbaum Family Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in honor of Selma Sweetbaum’s speedy recovery by Gloria and Lee Derkay; Kandy and Ed Hutman; Andi and Sheldon Kronzek SPECIAL NEEDS Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Charlotte Schlosberg by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn Special Needs and Inclusion Program • in memory of Julian Lerner by Merle, Michael, Elliott and Adam Toobin • in honor of Anna Berger’s bat mitzvah by Joy and Ron Paul and family VOLUNTERS Jacob Siegel and Sarah Siegel Sacks Memorial Fund for Volunteer Services • in memory of Mort Rosenberg by Joan Weinberg and 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
JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY AT
Nationals Park AUGUST 28, 2016
Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies 1:35 p.m. first pitch Activities begin 2 hours prior to start of game!
Register today with JCCGW: shalomdc.org/gss2016jccgw For more information: shalomdc.org/grandslam
Contact Adam Tennen 240.283.6000 at 301.348.3815 or
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UPCOMING EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 2 7 p.m. JCCGW Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Awards
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Shavuot 7 a.m.-8 p.m. H&F hours
FRIDAY, JUNE 3 7:30-8:30 a.m. Ride for the Living: Satellite ride from Auschwitz to JCC Krakow (page 6) 5-7 p.m. Splash into Shabbat: pool safety tips, storytelling, pool games and Shabbat singalong. Please visit jccgw.org/splash or call 301.348.3848.
MONDAY, JUNE 13 Shavuot 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. H&F hours Offices and preschool are closed. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 12:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age Food ‘n Fun at Crave restaurant. $25. 301.348.3832 5-8 p.m. Member Appreciation Pool Party (page 6)
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 9 a.m. National Parkinson THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Foundation’s Moving Day® (page 6) 1 p.m. JCCGW/Hadassah Book SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Group: “In the Courtyard of the 2-6 p.m. Israel Fest at the JCCGW Kabbalist” by Ruchama King (page 4) Feuerman (page 8) 3 p.m. JCCGW School of Dance WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 showcase (page 8) 1:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age meets at THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Shaare Tefila: “The Music Pilgrim 1:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age Movie Trio.” $6. 301.348.3832 Matinee and discussion at Leisure THURSDAY, JUNE 23 World Clubhouse II: “Meet the 1:30-3:30 p.m. History Club meets at Patels.” $6. 301.348.3832 the JCCGW. 301.348.3760 7:30 p.m. Mix & Mingle for baby boomers and kindred spirits. $3. 301.348.3808
SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM 301.348.3760
Mondays Temple Solel in Bowie Tuesdays JCCGW in Rockville 1st & 3rd Wednesday Of Each Month Young Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation in Silver Spring 2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each Month Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
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Thursdays Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
MONDAY, JUNE 27 10:20 a.m.-2 p.m. Coming of Age Day @ the Ring with exercise, discussion, lunch and entertainment by Christiana Drapkin. $5. 301.348.3832 MONDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Outdoor pool & H&F hours WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 8:30-10 a.m. Camp JCC tour (page 5) THURSDAY, JULY 21 8:30-10 a.m. Camp JCC tour (page 5) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 8:30-10 a.m. Camp JCC tour (page 5) SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Grand Slam Sunday (page 11)
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 MONDAYS
THURSDAYS
TUESDAYS
FRIDAYS
11 a.m. Women’s Connections 7:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 1-2:30 p.m. Senior Chorus/Song Circle 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
1 p.m. Scrabble 3 p.m. Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew 10-11 a.m. Shabbat Shalom Age 6 mos.-3 yrs. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess