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From Generation to Generation
Belonging to the JCCGW Adds Up for the Tolin Family Of the Center experiences that stand out in his mind, Zac counts meeting his wife here in 1993 while they were both working out as number one, of course. “Also, it was exciting to watch Seth start on the 1980 and 1981 JCC National Basketball Championship teams.” Reflecting on changes he’s seen at the Center over the years, Zac notes that it used to be that most members were Jewish. “Now, individuals of many cultures and religions belong as well, which is great!” Zac also recalls when the playing field along East Jefferson Street was “just a big field with threefoot high grass stretching from the JCCGW to Rollins Avenue.” Raquel, Zac, Louise and Stella Tolin Zac Tolin, 52, has been a JCCGW member for more than four decades. He is told, in fact, that his family was among the first 100 members to join the JCCGW when the Center opened at its current location in 1969. His parents, Louise and Bernard Tolin, even attended the Center’s dedication ceremony at which Metropolitan Opera star Robert Merrill performed. As children, Zac recalls that some days he and his brother Seth would be dropped off at the JCCGW in the morning and picked up at night. “It was a different world then,” he reflects. Even during his college years living on campus at the University of Maryland, Zac used to drive to the JCCGW to work out on weekday evenings and go back to school afterward. These days, Zac and his family—wife Louise and daughters Raquel, 8, and Stella, 3—find themselves at the Center five to seven days a week.
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When asked what JCCGW activities they have taken advantage of through the years, Zac’s answer may have been shorter if asked of what activities his family has not taken advantage. “We’ve participated in swim, music, art and sports classes; soccer, softball and flag football leagues; Camp JCC; Parenting Center programs; Family Gym and Recreation Station; Sports Hall of Fame; the annual golf tournament; volleyball; craft fairs; and many other family programs.”
For Zac and his family, belonging to the Center represents recreation, fun and relaxation. What he appreciates most is that he can come here at any time of day and find people he knows. “I enjoy having friends who work at the Center, including staff and maintenance. The Center is a comfortable place to go.”
Zac speculates that he may have made more baskets in the JCCGW gym than anyone in history. As he calculates, “Let’s see…100 baskets a day x five days a week x 52 weeks a year x 44 years = Raquel and Stella are always excited to come to 1,144,000 baskets!” the Center, Zac comments. “The Jewish cultural involvement is great. There are many opportunities To add to the equation, Zac says that he has to expose our children to the different holidays.” made lifelong friends through his association with the Center, and that he and his family are Zac says that along with his mother and his always meeting new friends through their JCCGW daughters, all three generations of his family activities. He suggests that we check back with often meet at the Center to exercise and swim him in about 25 years when another generation of together. To go back a generation further, Zac’s the Tolin family is sure to be active at the Center! grandfather used to take part in JCGGW activities when he lived at the Hebrew Home in the 1970s.
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LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS Bradley C. Stillman, President
Robyn Judelsohn, Vice President for Administration/Treasurer Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Vice President for Development
Mindy Berger, Vice President for Member Services Arthur Polott, Vice President for Programming Neil Gurvitch, Vice President and General Counsel Felicia K. Gottdenker, Secretary Andrew Chod, Assistant Secretary Brian Pearlstein, Assistant Treasurer Monique Buckles, Ombudsperson EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Robert G. Epstein Matthew Weinberg Michael E. Winer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gilly Arie Helen Rubin Brent Berger, MD Andrew Sachs Robert I. Black Tracy Bloom Schwartz Nathan Bortnick Reed Sexter Andrew Bridge Darryl Shrock Brian Gaines Andrew P. Shulman The Honorable David Waghelstein Douglas F. Gansler The Honorable Jeff Amy Guberman Waldstreicher Holli Beckerman Jaffe Samantha Wasserman Randi K. Meyrowitz Sharon Zissman Adam Polsky COUNCIL OF ADVISORS Lawrence Mann Daniel H. Abramowitz Alan Meltzer David S. Bender Pamela Nadell, Ph.D. Stuart Bindeman Robert Phillips Dean Eisen Howard Ross Bernard Forseter Julie Silver Greg Friedman Kathy Sklar Eric Kassoff Marc Solomon Michael Kay Robin Taub Mark Lerner Susan Zuckerman Jeffrey Linowes PAST PRESIDENTS Morris Cafritz z”l Harry M. Linowes Marcella E. Cohen Steven D. Lustig Scott M. Cohen Philip N. Margolius The Honorable Col. Benjamin Ourisman z”l Stuart E. Eizenstat Sydney M. Polakoff Barry P. Forman Richard B. Reff, M.D. Rosalie B. Gerber z”l Leo Schlossberg z”l Michael S. Gildenhorn Burnett Siman z”l Col. Julius Goldstein z”l Beth C. Sloan Simon Hirshman z”l Charles E. Smith z”l Lesley Israel Andrew M. Stern 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 Fred Kogod z”l Donald E. Wolpe Robert P. Kogod z”l Samuel Lehrman of blessed memory EXECUTIVE TEAM Robert H. Weiner, Executive Director Emeritus Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer Ruth E. Carski, Chief Financial Officer Tracey E. Dorfmann, Chief Program Officer Adrienne Fierro, Chief Communications Officer Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer
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The J in JCC
Message from Michael Recently, one of our classes for seniors was staff, board of directors and those who choose called into question. A caller asked a member to sign up for our classes and programs. By of my staff why we offered a program called choosing to post to a listserv, a distorted “World Faiths,” which explores view cannot be taken back the beliefs and practices of six and, because it is in writing, religious faiths. Had the caller we often give it more credence asked me, my initial tonguethan it deserves. If we are in-cheek response would have going to have a conversation been a typical Jewish response, about what is “Jewish,” then “Why not?” My staff member we might ask ourselves how we explained that we are not only as a community take a stand a Jewish community center, against this use of the internet but a community center open to violate the laws of Lashon to everyone. The caller wanted Hara (improper speech). an explanation of why we were Michael Feinstein, CEO promoting other faiths. The I think there is a better first staff person explained that we are educating, question that the caller could have asked not promoting. I later learned that this is one – how does the JCC of Greater Washington of our more popular classes among Jewish make decisions about what programs to seniors. offer? My answer would be that our first test is whether a program brings us closer to our The exchange seems harmless enough, but vision of creating a welcoming, diverse and the story doesn’t end there. What seems like thriving community that enriches Jewish life. a conversation with an individual is quickly We also consider whether a program is in changed when the questioner chooses to alignment with our mission: Does it connect mischaracterize the conversation and post the people of our Jewish community with each on a local Jewish listserv the name and other, Israel, or the broader community? Is it telephone number of the staff person and a offered in an environment that is welcoming misquote stating that we are not a “Jewish” and inclusive? Is it consistent with our core community center. I learned about this values? We offer programs that meet these situation when some thoughtful members of tests and include Jewish content or are of our community reached out to me to ask about interest to our Jewish community. In this the posting before drawing conclusions and I case, we are bringing our Jewish community had an opportunity to have a response posted together to learn and connect to the broader on the listserv. community. Maybe I should chalk this up as an isolated incident. But, I think it needs to be addressed directly and openly. I have no problem with the merits of the question and having a discussion about this program or any that we offer. I do have a problem with the tactics. By posting a mischaracterized conversation online, there is no discussion of the merits. Further, the nature of how the question was asked and posted implies that caller wants to be the arbiter of “right” when it comes to how we should decide on programs to offer. That role is more than adequately covered by our
I believe we are a stronger Jewish community when we embrace diversity, respect differences and are open to debate for the sake of encouraging Jewish exploration and enriching our lives. I believe we are a stronger Jewish Community Center when we provide a forum for discussion and discovery in ways that are balanced and respectful and add meaning to our lives.
Tasha Museles, Chief Development Officer
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LEADERSHIP
Making Our Mission Come Alive Message from Brad Stillman, JCCGW President
My family recently celebrated the Bar Torah, the speech in which he talks about Mitzvah of our third child. The opportunity the Torah portion and tries to teach a lesson to interrupt our day-to-day lives and mark to the congregation. In his Torah portion, this important life cycle event with family Ki Tissa, the Israelites are commanded to and friends was a real treat. We held a party undertake a census to count themselves and at the JCCGW for our son’s friends and our collect ½ shekel from every person for the extended family. While I don’t intend for this benefit of God. Everyone was required to column to be an advertisement give the same amount, regardless for the JCCGW facilities, I will of their socioeconomic status. note that we were able to have My son noted that this can be the kids and the DJ in the gym seen as a reflection of the idea while the adults enjoyed dinner that all people are equal in the and conversation in the social eyes of God. He added that this hall and atrium. This allowed us doesn’t mean, however, everyone to poke our heads in the gym and should strive to be the same. I dance when we wanted to, but will take these points one step mostly left the kids to their fun. further and suggest that both as Brad Stillman, JCCGW President When you are planning a family individuals and as a community, event, I encourage you to keep the JCCGW in we are all obligated to create opportunities mind; it is a great place to hold a celebration. for everyone regardless of their needs and abilities to succeed. While the party was fun, it was not the part that really stuck with me. What struck me This is where the JCCGW comes in. A look most and brought the JCCGW to my mind was at our website, program guide, JCCGW something my son shared during his D’var electronic communications and this Center
Thank You from Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse The Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) would like to thank the JCCGW and its members for such generous support through our art supply and cell phone donation drives. By donating art supplies and your old cell phones, you are enriching our client services, advocating for victims of domestic abuse, and being green. The JCCGW and its members continue to help JCADA further its mission to support victims of domestic abuse to become empowered and maintain safe environments, educate community professionals and others about domestic abuse and appropriate responses to it, and prevent future generations from suffering domestic abuse by raising awareness. We thank you for your support, JCADA Board of Directors and Staff
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Scene publication tell a story of myriad opportunities for all members of our diverse community. As stated in our mission: “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.” As an organization and a pillar of our community, it is incumbent on us to make that statement come alive rather than merely being nice ideas in print. The professional staff and the volunteer leadership work every day to make this mission a reality for our community. Along with the participants in our programs, we have an important part to play to ensure that the JCCGW continues to be a place where everyone in the community can find fulfillment and be the best they can be. Come join us!
JCCGW Recognized for Excellence We are proud to announce that JCC Association, the continental umbrella organization for the Jewish Community Center Movement, has recognized the JCCGW with three awards. For the revitalization of our volunteer program, the Center has received the Zahav Award in recognition of this truly outstanding, visionary initiative with maximum impact or potential for change. For the redesign of our website and for a program on hereditary cancer, the JCCGW was awarded with the Kol Ha Kavod Award, which recognizes exemplary initiatives that can be replicated by other JCCs. The JCCGW received a “You’re on the Path to Excellence” honorable mention certificate for the “Apples and Honeys” Rosh Hashanah musical program. These entries will be shared at the 2014 JCCs of North America Biennial in San Diego, California, March 28-April 1.
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SUPPORT
JCCGW Spring Gala
Honoring NORMA LEE AND MORTON FUNGER Wednesday, March 19 | 6:30 p.m. This month’s Spring Gala celebrates the start of the JCCGW’s second century of service to our community, and honors Norma Lee and Morton Funger with the Benjamin Ourisman Memorial Award for Civic Achievement. The Fungers have been prominent figures in the Washington, D.C. political and public service arena for more than three decades. They are known and respected for their dedication and leadership in a wide array of civic, cultural and Jewish communal causes. Norma Lee and Morton Funger
Chaired by Tracy Bloom Schwartz and Alan Schwartz, the Spring Gala will include cocktails, dinner and entertainment by The Brightest Lights of Broadway, featuring many performers who have played Broadway. For more information or to purchase sponsorships, tables, tickets or tribute ads, please contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or jshulimson@jccgw.org.
jccgw.org/gala SAVE THE DATE
JCCGW Golf & Tennis Tournament Monday, June 9 • Lakewood Country Club Kiddush Cup Golf Tournament Chairs Larry Mann, Honorary Chair Andy Bridge Adam Lehman Elijah’s Cup Tennis Tournament Chairs Harris Rosenblatt Robin B. Taub
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DINNER OF CHAMPIONS
Award Nominations
Nominations for the 2014 Hyman M. & Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Awards—which will be presented at the Dinner of Champions on Saturday, November 22—are due on or before Monday, March 31. (Sports Hall of Fame nominations were due on February 28. A community nomination meeting will be held on March 12 at 7 p.m, at which the nominator may make a two-minute presentation about their Sports Hall of Fame candidate.) The annual Dinner of Champions is held to raise funds for the JCCGW’s nationally-recognized inclusion program for children, teens and young adults with special needs. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE AWARD Visit jccgw.org/champions to access and complete the nomination form by March 31. (No open meeting is held for Perlo Award candidates.) The basic criteria for consideration are: • Must be Jewish • Must be a rising 12th-grader in a Greater Washington, DC area school • Must excel in sports • Must be an excellent student • Must be involved in community activities • Must attend the Dinner of Champions on Saturday, November 22 For more information about the Greater Washington, DC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, please contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or jshulimson@jccgw.org.
Greater Washington, DC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame DATES TO REMEMBER Monday, March 31 Deadline for nomination forms for Perlo High School Athlete Award
Contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or jshulimson@jccgw.org.
Saturday, November 22 Dinner of Champions. Inductees and award winners must be present.
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JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING
PJ Library March Events
Israel@66
Sunday, May 18 | 1-5 p.m. at Rockville Town Square
Israel@66 Israel @ 64 PJ Library (PJ, as in “pajamas”) provides families raising Jewish children from 6 months to 8 years old with a FREE treasury of high-quality, expertly-selected and kidtested Jewish books and music each month. Sign up your family today at jccgw.org. Sports Spectacular Sunday, March 2 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the JCCGW Cakes & Miracles – A Purim Tale Sunday, March 9 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the JCCGW Join us to celebrate Purim and the gifts of differences. We will be reading Cakes & Miracles by Barbara Diamond Goldin, and bringing the story to life though craft projects and activities. This program is
designed to be accessible to all learners; as with all PJ programs, if you or your child needs special accommodations, please contact us. Mask-arade Party Thursday, March 13 | 5-6:30 p.m. Join us at Tipo’s Toy Box in the Kentlands for fun mask-making, story reading and a parade around the . Make Room for Matzah Sunday, March 30 10-11:30 a.m. at the JCCGW For more information about PJ Library, please contact Tracy Newman at 301.348.3848 or tnewman@jccgw.org.
In celebration of Israel’s 66th birthday, the community is invited to join us for Israeli music and dancing, Israeli vendors and crafts, and activities for families and children. The Israeli cover band Capa’im will perform a variety of biggest hits of the Israeli and Jewish culture. For more information about Israel@66, watch next month’s issue of Center Scene, visit jccgw.org or contact Tracey Dorfmann at 301.348.3712 or tdorfmann@jccgw.org.
BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY FORUM
“Visualizing the Afterlife: Monumental Tombs of Graeco-Roman Egypt” Kathe Schwartzberg Memorial Lecture Wednesday, March 12 | 8 p.m.
The Greek conquest of Egypt in 331 BCE and subsequent Roman hegemony resulted in intellectual interaction far beyond that permitted by former Egyptian-Greek relationships. Greeks brought their own ideas of death and afterlife, but they recognized the authority of Egypt; concurrently, Egyptians had lost some of their earlier eschatological self-confidence after suffering centuries of foreign rule. One result of the confluence of these cultures was the development of new and enriched visualizations of death and afterlife.
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Presented by Marjorie Venit of the University of Maryland, this lecture is cosponsored by Congregation Har Shalom. The fee is $5 for residents of Charles E. Smith Life Communities, college students and Har Shalom congregants; $6 for BAF benefactors; $8 for JCCGW and BASONOVA members; and $10 for the general public. For more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@ jccgw.org.
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COMMUNITY PURIM CELEBRATION
Be Who You Want to Be! Sunday, March 16 | 1-3 p.m.
ISRAEL CONNECTION
Adar in Israel
Come as you are or as somebody else; just be sure to come to the JCCGW annual Purim celebration! The Israeli Scouts (Tzofim), Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Friendship Circle are planning a fun family afternoon featuring games, activities and refreshments. For more information, contact Amit Levinson at 301.348.3863 or alevinson@jccgw.org.
Adar is one of the happiest months in the Jewish calendar, and not only because the holiday of Purim falls within this month. The Rabbis say that, “When Adar enters, we increase joyfulness.” (Babylonian Talmud Ta’anit 29a.) Adar is full of surprises, one of which relates to weather. Because it is the last month of winter in Israel, the weather can vary from almost spring-like warmth to real winter weather and even snow in mountainous areas like the Golan, the Galilee and Jerusalem. Imagine delivering mishloach manot (gifts of food) in the snow! And in Israel, there are two—and sometimes even three—days of Purim because ancient walled cities like Jerusalem and Tiberias celebrate Purim on the 15th (Shushan Purim) rather than the 14th of the month. Shushan Purim is the day on which Purim is celebrated in ancient walled cities because Purim was celebrated in Shushan, the capital of Persia, a day later than elsewhere in the Persian Empire. When Shushan Purim falls on Shabbat, the celebration is extended for three days with different mitzvot (good deeds) of the day performed on Friday, Shabbat and Sunday. Visitors to Israel sometimes feel as though Purim extends over the whole month. With school, work, home and synagogue celebrations spread out from Rosh Chodesh until Shushan Purim, they’re not far wrong. Source: jcca.me
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Results are Official: Swim Meet is a Splashing Success The indoor pool area was packed with spectators at a recent swim meet in which approximately 41 swimmers age 5 to 14 competed. Mike Karel served as the meet director. Scott Witkin, parent volunteer and JCC Maccabi Games committee member, ran the computer scoring system. Many parents assisted in running the meet. High school students also volunteered to help, and they received SSL hours for their involvement. The swimmers represented the JCCGW’s pre-team and swim club, and the JCC Maccabi Games. Swimmers from outside the JCCGW also took part. Winning swimmers were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals, and all other swimmers received participant medals. For information about the JCCGW aquatics program, please contact Caroline Cardullo at 301.348.3890 or ccardullo@jccgw.org.
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SUNDAY YOUTH SOCCER
What is Life without Goals?
Our youth soccer class will teach kids the FUN-damentals of soccer in a highenergy, noncompetitive program designed to encourage good sportsmanship and a love for sports. For more information, please contact Billy Woodward at 301.348.3852 or wwoodward@jccgw.org. To register, please visit jccgw.org. Sundays, March 30-June 8 Location: JCCGW Field Age 3-5 12:30-1:15 p.m. Age 6-8 12:30-1:15 p.m. $140 members/$160 gen. public
Grab your Glove and Lace up your Cleats
Are you looking for a way to stay active, be social, and have a lot of fun this summer? Then join a JCCGW co-ed softball league! We host two leagues, one on Sunday mornings and one on weeknights, for players of all ability levels. Join as a formed team of 12-18 players, or sign up as a free agent and we will place you on a team. If you have any questions, please pitch them to Billy Woodward at 301.348.3852 or wwoodward@jccgw.org or visit jccgw.org.
Kvellness Korner
KEEP CALM AND
SMILE “Don’t worry. Be happy.” Easy to say, but much harder to do. With all the potential worries in our lives, it’s often difficult to find the joy in our day to day. So in comes the Hebrew month of Adar, which reminds us that we get to be happy: Mishenichnas Adar, marbim b’simchah. “As Adar begins, our joy increases.” How does it work? Adar is a month of joy because we celebrate the holiday of Purim, when Queen Esther and Mordechai defeated the evil Haman and saved the Jews. Other than Purim, though, how do we increase our joy? That is left to us. We get to put our energy into what makes us happy rather than those things which simply sap our strength. Just shifting our attention can not only put us in a better frame of mind, but in a better state of being! Source: JCC Association and Club One Health & Wellness Newsletter
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Children & Families
Understanding Children as Learners
by Ora Cohen Rosenfeld, Early Childhood Education Director Howard Gartner’s work in multiple intelligences, as well as the work of other educational theorists and researchers, has shed new light on learning. Schools today are so much better for many children who were ignored or labeled a generation ago. The first steps in the process of addressing learning or behavioral needs in children are to observe their life in the classroom, to work to structure the learning to meet the needs of the different learners and to work closely with parents. There is also a central role for other professionals who have the expertise to guide through the process of understanding There are many ways to learn and there the whole child. are many ways to define success. I often talk to parents whose children are facing Our preschool is dedicated to meeting the challenges in school, and these parents can many learning needs of the children in our so closely identify with their child; when they classrooms. One important person who plays were children, they struggled with some of a central role in supporting our students is the same issues. Some of these parents Gayle Elster, our learning specialist (please may even continue to struggle with these see article on page 10). With a wealth of challenges as adults – difficulty focusing, knowledge, love and respect, Gayle works difficulty with reading or comprehension, closely with teachers, children and parents difficulty with math concepts. As children, to make certain that every child leaves our we compensated; as adults, we chose school with everything they need to be active careers that avoided having to deal with and involved learners. some of the issues we struggled with as children. Today, we know so much more about learning and teaching, and my heart breaks when I think of the children who were labeled because of our limited understanding of who children were as learners. As educators, we have banished the words “stupid” and “bad,” because now we know that these labels stop teachers from understanding children and impact self-esteem (an unknown word when I was a child). Our challenge is to understand what children need to be successful, to feel confident, to take risks, and to feel energized by what they learn.
When we were as young as four, we were already wise about how school worked. Through the teachers’ actions and words, we knew early on who the “smart” kids were in the class and who were the “stupid” kids, who were the “bad” boys and girls, and who were the “good” boys and girls. You knew who you were in the eyes of the teacher and the eyes of classmates.
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Instilling Passion for Lifelong Learning
JCCGW Preschool Teacher and Learning Specialist Gayle Elster
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Through creating hands-on experiences driven by the children’s interests, she strives to foster an environment filled with active learners. Her dual role, as the learning specialist and a teacher, has allowed her to be proactive and advocate for the families and children who are part of the JCCGW community.
Gayle Elster, top right, strives to make each child in her class feel capable and successful.
Twenty years ago, as a young up-and-coming educator, Gayle Elster’s pathway into teaching was filled with ideas about how she was going to lead her class. Her focus then was on achievement of the class as a “whole.” Through the years, her philosophy of education has evolved into a targeted approach toward individual development with a cooperative focus on the family unit.
Strong communication between family, the school community and outside professionals allows every child to maximize their potential, both in and out of the classroom setting. The familyoriented community of the JCCGW has enabled Gayle to continue to grow both personally and professionally. As an educator, she constantly questions and revisits experiences in order to continue to build her knowledge base and stay on top of current educational practices. She loves the challenge of teaching and watching each individual child develop. She thrives off of the laughter, smiles and friendships formed in her classroom, and she strives to make each child feel capable and successful on a daily basis. Gayle’s love of teaching extends far beyond the classroom. She hopes to make connections with the children that will last beyond the school year and instill in them the passion for lifelong learning.
Free Israel Trip for Preschool Moms
Are you looking for a bargain on baby/ children’s items? Then be sure to visit the JCCGW Preschool’s annual New to You sale on Sunday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.! The sale will feature gently-used baby/children’s items, including maternity clothes, baby clothing, activity mats, carriers, baby gear, high chairs, strollers, exersaucers, toys, books, DVDs, puzzles, baby linen and costumes. All items are priced to sell, with proceeds going directly to benefit the preschool. Are you looking to rid your house of baby/ children’s items? Donations of all baby/children’s related items that are in good condition can be dropped off at the front door of the JCCGW on Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They may also be brought directly to the art studio from Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28. Donors will be given a tax deduction form. For more information, please contact Deby Goldseker at dgoldseker@gmail.com.
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Spring Boutique
Sunday, March 30 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The JCCGW is committed to the value of connecting our community to the people, history and culture of Eretz Y’israel, the Land of Israel. We are thrilled to announce, then, that we have partnered with the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project to offer JCCGW Preschool mothers the opportunity to go on a highly-subsidized action-packed trip to Israel from July 20 through July 29, 2014. Known as a Birthright trip for moms, the women travel as a
group, grow as a group, and continue their journey back to their communities, having shared an incredible experience together. JCCGW Preschool mothers who would like to apply or would like more information should contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830 or orosenfeld@ jccgw.org, or visit jwrp.org.
Mark your calendar for the JCCGW Preschool’s annual spring boutique. Local vendors will be selling boutique-quality items. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the preschool. For more information, please contact Adina Salomon at adinars@gmail.com.
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Camp, Youth, Tweens & Teens
College Admissions 101
Think Spring!
Spring Break Kid Koverage Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Mr. Applestein will be at the Center next month to present two workshops on navigating the college admission process. Students and parents are encouraged to attend. The fee for each workshop is $5 in advance or $8 at the door; all proceeds go to support the JCCGW special needs program. Register A well-recognized expert in his field, Mr. Applestein online at jccgw.org. For more information, contact has received special educational commendations Fara Gold at 301.348.3880 or fgold@jccgw.org. including the U. S. Department of Education Year 2000 Presidential Scholars Teacher Recognition NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Award, the Marian Friedman Greenblatt Excellence Tuesday, April 1 | 7-9 p.m. in Teaching Award, and the Intel Science Talent Confused about college admissions? Get straight Search Teacher of Merit Commendation. He has answers to your admissions questions. written about colleges for The Washington Post and been interviewed on NPR’s Talk of the Nation, NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR WTOP Radio, and Montgomery County cable STUDENTS WITH IEPs/504s TV’s The Source. Mr. Applestein has appeared in Wednesday, April 9 | 7-9 p.m. the 2007 and 2008 U.S. News and World Report Only 28% of students with disabilities graduate from America’s Best Colleges, Bethesda Magazine, and college. In this workshop, students with learning disabilities and their parents learn how to take the Montgomery County Gazette. advantage of college services available to them. As an educator for 31 years and a therapist, Eliot Applestein, M.A., M.S.W. has worked with thousands of teenagers and their families. He has successfully guided many high school students through the challenging transition into college.
Goodbye winter; hello spring! Kids in kindergarten through grade 6 are invited to join their friends at the JCCGW for arts & crafts, sports, swimming and lots of fun. The fee is $120 for members and $140 for the general public (free for students in grade K-6 participating in the Kids After School program on the days enrolled in Kids After School). Morning and afternoon care are also available. To register for Spring Break Kid Koverage, visit jccgw.org.
…here we come to save the day!
SUMMER 2014…
Session 1 l June 23-July 3 (no camp July 4) Session 2 l July 7-July 18 Session 3 l July 21-August 8
Mark your calendars now for seven Applications are now open to all. Apply online weeks of fun and adventure at Camp at jccgw.org/camp. For program details, including prices, or for additional information, JCC – June 23-August 8, 2014!
For more information, please contact Stacy Katz Olivera at 301.348.3767 or solivera@ jccgw.org.
check jccgw.org/camp or contact the Camp Morning and afternoon extended day and Office at campjcc@jccgw.org. bus transportation are available for an Apply now; limited space available! additional fee.
Spread the Word If you love Camp JCC, tell everyone you know that it’s the place to be this summer! Current camp families are our main source for new campers, because word of mouth is such a powerful recommendation. We offer a monetary commission for every camper introduced by a current camp family. For details, visit jccgw.org/camp or email campjcc@jccgw.org.
Passover HolidayCare For participants of the Kids After School program
SuperHero Staff Auditions Now in Progress Teachers, college students, teens, moms and dads: Are you enthusiastic, passionate, creative, dependable, active and full of ruach (spirit)? Spend an amazing summer at Camp JCC as a unit head, specialist, counselor, swim instructor or nurse! This is an 8-week commitment from June 16-August 8. Apply online at jccgw.org/camp. For more information, contact campjcc@jccgw.org.
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Wednesday, April 16 Monday, April 21 Tuesday, April 22 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $75 per day For more information or to register, please contact Stacy Katz Olivera at 301.348.3767 or solivera@jccgw.org.
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ARTS & CULTURE
MARCH 2014
GOLDMAN ART GALLERY
GOLDMAN ART GALLERY
Featured through March 19
March 30-April 13
“The Individual and The Group” Encaustic Paintings by Rinat Goren
“Better Treasures” Art Sale
The JCCGW gratefully acknowledges The Kaplan Family Foundation for supporting this exhibit. Rinat Goren’s exhibit, “The Individual and The Group,” explores the dynamics of the individual and the group, the line that separates people and cultures, and the relevance of the individual to society.
Waiting by Rinat Goren
Born and raised in Israel, Rinat launched her professional art career in 2000. She was drawn to collage making, a wonderful way to convey abstract messages and values. After a few years using acrylics and mixed media on canvas, she discovered encaustic painting, a technique that uses heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. Using beeswax to create collages improved her ability to layer her art, giving it increased depth and added texture.
GALLERY HOURS FOR THIS SALE Sundays: 1-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 4-7:30 p.m.
A full-time encaustic artist since 2008, Rinat’s art explores myriad ways to convey her love for people, her interest in the individual (versus a group) as well as the freedoms and boundaries between individuals and groups. She loves to express her ideas through texture, color and depth using newspaper, images, strings, ropes and other materials in her encaustic collages.
Don’t miss another opportunity to purchase beautiful artwork at amazing prices, or to donate framed or unframed paintings, prints, sculpture, or collectibles to Better Treasures! Visit often; new artwork is added every week. Proceeds help the JCCGW’s Goldman Art Gallery continue to offer captivating and meaningful exhibits that are so valued by our community.
For more information about this exhibit, please contact Phyllis Altman at 301.348.3770 or paltman@jccgw.org.
For more information, please contact Phyllis Altman at 301.348.3770 or paltman@jccgw.org.
GOLDMAN ART GALLERY
Donate Fine Art to the JCCGW Do you have art that you no longer want to keep? Please donate it to Better Treasures, our annual art sale that benefits Goldman Art Gallery shows and educational programming. We are looking for donations from fine art to folk art, Judaic or non-Judaic, modern to traditional, collectibles, paintings, limited edition prints, sculpture and fine crafts, in good condition. The next Better Treasures will be held March 30-April 13, 2014 (please see box on this page). Artwork is accepted year-round. If you have artwork to donate, please bring it to the JCCGW front desk any time the Center is open. For more information contact Phyllis Altman at paltman@ jccgw.org or 301.348.3770.
The JCC of Greater Washington is a 501(c)(3) taxexempt non-profit organization as defined by the IRS. You will not receive any goods or services in return for this contribution, making it fully taxdeductible. The JCCGW does not have the ability to assess the value of donated artwork. Please consult a tax professional.
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Back by Popular Demand—
Amit Peled & Alon Goldstein, Cello + Piano Sunday, March 9 |7:30 p.m.
Following their March 2013 Kennedy Center A post-concert reception with the artists will recital and May 2013 sold-out appearance at be sponsored by the America-Israel Cultural the JCCGW, Israeli-born stars, cellist Amit Peled Foundation (AICF). and pianist Alon Goldstein return to the Polinger “a glowing tone, seductive timbre” Artists of Excellence series. Amit has so clearly – New York Times distinguished himself as one of the foremost cellists of his generation that the Casals FREE MASTER CLASS Foundation loaned him Pablo Casals’ personal cello. Alon’s artistic vision and innovative WITH CELLIST AMIT PELED programming have made him a favorite with Monday, March 10 | 7 p.m. audiences and critics alike. Their program will include works by Brahms, Beethoven and Popper. Featuring Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO) students
Tickets are $30 for members; $35 for seniors adults (age 62+) and students; and $40 for the general public. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit jccgw.org/concerts or call the box office at 301.348.3872. RSVP to Janet Getz at jgetz@jccgw.org or 301.348.3779.
POLINGER ARTISTS OF EXCELLENCE CONCERT SERIES
A Musical Spring Now in its 42nd year, the Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series presents rising stars and renowned artists who delight and inspire. These talented musicians perform in the intimate setting of the JCCGW’s Kreeger Auditorium. What better way to put a spring in your step and a song in your heart than by attending our three extraordinary upcoming concerts? Choose a mini-subscription and save! To purchase tickets, visit jccgw.org/concerts or call the box office at 301.348.3872.
Amit Peled & Alon Goldstein, Jupiter String Quartet Sunday, April 6 | 7:30 p.m. cello + piano
Mini-Subscription prices $60 Under age 40 $75 JCCGW members $90 Seniors/students $105 General public Single ticket prices $30 JCCGW members $35 Seniors/students $40 General public
Chee-Yun, violin
Sunday, May 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m.
music to your ears
MUSIC LESSONS
Guitar • Piano • Violin • Flute • Percussion Voice • Clarinet • Saxophone Contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or jgetz@jccgw.org.
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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24TH WASHINGTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 2014
FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 9, 2014 The 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 JCC of Greater Washington will feature the following films:
Before The Revolution Saturday, March 1 6:45 p.m.
18 COUNTRIES
The Wonders Saturday, March 1 8:30 p.m.
14 VENUES Master of a Good Name Sunday, March 2 3 p.m.
THE Sturgeon Queens Monday, March 3 7:30 p.m.
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Cupcakes Tuesday, March 4 7:30 p.m.
The Women Pioneers Wednesday, March 5 7:30 p.m.
Sukkah City Thursday, March 6 7:30 p.m.
When Jews Were Funny Saturday, March 8 6:45 p.m.
The Jewish Cardinal Saturday, March 8 8:45 p.m.
Mamele Sunday, March 9 1 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit jccgw.org or wjff.org.
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Fascinating Lecture Presented by Middle East Expert NOW PLAYING
JCCGW Board Member Helen Rubin, Judith Martin and Barbara Winnik
Judith Martin, better known as Miss Manners, recently visited the JCCGW for an author event, regaling the audience with stories from her columns over the years at The Washington Post. A TV reporter for Jewish News One, an international news network which covers world news, with a focus on Jewish-interest stories (http://jn1.tv/), filmed the event and interviewed Ms. Martin and Barbara Winnik, former director of cultural arts. To see the interview, please visit http://jn1.tv/video/ news?media_id=198276
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer and Alexis Schwartz
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer visited the Center recently to speak about his book, “State of Failure.” A renowned expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Dr. Schanzer is vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Alexis Schwartz of the Jewish Community Relations Council introduced Dr. Schanzer.
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ADULTS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Spring into Action with ACE Seminars ACE (Adult Center for Education) Seminars offer a series of enriching courses that are intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching. They are taught by volunteer professionals in a welcoming, noncompetitive lecture and discussion format. To register online, please visit jccgw.org. For more information, please contact Melanie Greenfield at 301.348.3807 or mgreenfield@jccgw.org. MONDAYS, MARCH 3-APRIL 7 AT THE JCCGW TIME COURSE INSTRUCTOR 10-11:30 a.m. World Faiths Series 10 a.m.-12 p.m. How Do I Do That on My Computer, iPad or iPod? Jerry Hulman 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Yiddish Cinema: A Lens into a Lost Culture Ira Weiss, PhD 12-1:30 p.m. 12:30-1:30 p.m. 12:30-2 p.m.
Beginning Conversational Spanish Introduction to Psychology Open Art Studio
Samuel Gustavo Levy, MPA Larry Greenfield, PhD Seena Sussman Gudelsky
1:30-2:30 p.m. Basics of Digital Photography Daniel Buchbinder 1:40-2:30 p.m. Music and Musicians Series TUESDAYS, MARCH 4-APRIL 8 AT LEISURE WORLD CLUBHOUSE I TIME COURSE INSTRUCTOR 10-11:15 a.m. Rights, Liberties and the Courts Paul H, Levy, BA Med and EdD 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
The Arab-Jewish Conflict
Ira Weiss, PhD
1:05-2:15 p.m. Immigration Stories Series 2:20-3:30 p.m.
Modern View of Biblical Women
Gideon Amir, MA in Jewish Studies
Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program Are you over 60 and looking to socialize, exercise and broaden your mind? Check out the Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program. We offer programs weekly in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County. The programming is free; a $5 donation is suggested for the delicious kosher lunch. For more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
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A LIFETIME OF PERSPECTIVE: ART BY OLDER ADULTS
Focus on Art
Volunteer Opportunities
For details on these opportunities or to volunteer, please contact Gloria Derkay at 301.348.3740 or gderkay@jccgw.org.
We are looking for nonprofessional artists age 65+ who are interested in showing their work at the 16th annual exhibit, “A Lifetime of Perspective: Art by Older Adults,” which will be on display in the Goldman Art Gallery May 12-June 1. The interview and selection process is underway; to make an appointment, please contact Kandy Hutman at 301.348.3864 or khutman@jccgw.org. Space is limited.
“A Lifetime of Perspective” was created by Deena and Jerome Kaplan and their family in memory of Deena’s parents, Eve and David Berliant. Chaired by Karen Kaplan, the show is generously funded by the Kaplan family, the Center’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.
PURIM CARNIVAL Sunday, March 16 Volunteers are needed to assist the staff in the areas of arts & crafts, registration and hamentashen sale. HAMENTASHEN SALE Sell hamentashen in the lobby March 10-17 (except Saturday, March 15) between the hours 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. GOLDMAN ART GALLERY Docents are needed for “Better Treasures,” our annual show and sale of donated art, that will be featured in the Goldman Art Gallery March 30 through April 13.
SENIOR HEALTH INITIATIVE
Brake Reaction Test
Be the GOOD You Want to See in the World On April 6, the Jewish community of Greater Washington will join hundreds of thousands of volunteers from around the world in a community day of service. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington will do our part by preparing food for homeless shelters, writing letters for soldiers and prepare craft-packages for sick children. Bring the whole family and help us do a world of good—at the JCCGW!
GoodDeedsDayGW.org 888.246.1818
Tuesday, March 4 | 12-1:30 p.m. Please join us in the atrium where representatives from Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital will be on hand with a device that can measure how efficiently and safely you are driving. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
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Thank You for Your Support To make a tribute gift, please visit jccgw.org/donate or contact Katya Pidgurskaya at 301.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org. This list reflects tribute gifts received from January 17 through February 14.
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 what would have been Andrew Helgeson’s 27th birthday on March 3rd by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Jennifer Helgeson’s birthday on March 1st by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Rita Helgeson’s birthday on March 14th by Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • n honor of Richard Helgeson by Jennifer and Rita Helgeson • in memory of Timothy Carroll, parents Khristin and John Carroll by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in memory of Ernie Ferguson, father of Joseph Ferguson by Richard and Rita Helgeson • get well wishes to Peter Hartsock by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in memory of Andrew Helgeson on his birthday by Andrea Kronzek CULTURAL ARTS Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund • in memory of Richard Lansburgh by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in honor of Janice Blumberg’s special birthday by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum EARLY CHILDHOOD Early Childhood Education Scholarships • in honor of Yael Smith by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein Abraham and Anna L. Shulman Child Day Care Fund • in honor of Bruce Shulman by Roberta and Lawrence Shulman and family Marc Jeffrey Streidel Memorial Playground Fund • in memory of Lillian Gorinson by Robin and Glenn Streidel • in memory of Robert Weinbaum by Robin and Glenn Streidel GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Marian Bassin by Tracy and Alan Schwartz • in memory of Minna Delfer by Bernice Kosan and family • in memory of Milton Epstein by Karen and Robert Epstein; Tracy and Alan Schwartz • in memory of Sigmund Fepelstein by Ruth Carski • in memory of Miriam Friedman by Karen and Robert Epstein
TRIBUTE CONTRIBUTIONS • in memory of Hubert Hoss by Bernice Kosan; Gloria Miller • in memory of Bobby Layman’s mother by Ruth Carski; Gloria Derkay • in memory of Enid Sterman by Ruth Carski
Special Needs and Inclusion Program • in honor of Gabriel Stillman’s bar mitzvah Leesa Fields and Jonathan Band; Bernice and Joel Breslau; Betsy Colbert; Paula Domenici; Michael and Suzanne Feinstein; Sharon Markus and Rob Fersh; Flax Family; Friedberg/Trommer Family; Shirley and Tzvi Friedman; Phyllis and Ralph Gittleson; Debra and Adam Goldstein; Gross Family; Rose and Louis Sohinki Endowment for Staff Development Barbara and William Harkaway; Ethan and Sue Kanter; • in memory of Gordon Zachs Ilana and Larry Kaplan; Bev and Bob Kay; Amy Shenker and by Jo and Arnie Sohinki Bill Kline; Julie and Danny Krakower; Kupfer Family; Ellen, Stuart, Matthew and Faye Lessans; Carrie McLeod; Karen HEALTH & FITNESS and Michael Pernick; Paul Pincua; Toufic Rahman; Marilyn Health & Fitness Department and Ronald Rudden; Randy and Dee Dee Schumacher; Shorr • in memory of Cornelius Matthews Family; Jodi and Mark Shulimson; Keith and Roberta Solit; by Betty Brody Dolores and Don Stillman; Mindy Stillman; Sheila Stillman; Beryl and Carl Tretter; Diana Weinberger; Amy Kahn and JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING Marty Weinberger; Susanne Winakur Elaine S. Mann Endowment Fund for Israel Education Programs TEEN PROGRAMS • in honor of David Mann’s birthday Barry P. Forman Past President’s Fund to Benefit Teen Programs by Elaine and Daniel Mann • in honor of Barry Forman’s birthday by Irving Warshaw SENIOR ADULTS Senior Adult Programs VOLUNTEER SERVICES • in memory of Anne Armstrong Jacob Siegel and Sarah Siegel Sacks Memorial Fund for by Lillian Lafer Volunteer Services • in memory of Ruth Brinn’s daughter-in-law • in memory of Beverly Brinn by Debbie Sokobin by Gloria Derkay • in memory of Milton Epstein by Zelda Weiner, Eric Weiner and Kevin Wyman • in memory of Greg Friedman’s mother by Gloria and Lee Derkay • in memory of Irving Nurik by Shulamith Weisman Sweetbaum Family Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Enid Sterman by Gloria and Lee Derkay; Debbie Sokobin • in memory of Bobby Layman’s mother by Andi and Sheldon Kronzek • in honor of Gladys Follender’s birthday by Rochelle and Harvey Follender SPECIAL NEEDS Benjamin L. Friedberg Endowment Fund for Children with Special Needs • in memory of “Benjamin Friedberg, our beloved son and brother, at his yahrzeit” by Toby, Abe and Michelle Friedberg • in memory of Joey Newhouse, remembered with love, at his yahrzeit by Toby, Abe and Michelle Friedberg
Donate your vehicle and support three agencies.
• jewish Foundation for group Homes • jewish community center of greater washington • jewish council for the aging
David Lev Kandel Memorial Endowment Fund • in memory of Milton Epstein by Melanie and Rami Kandel Celia and Fred S. Kogod Endowment Fund for Special Needs Children • in memory of Marvin Goldman by Jon, Charles and Fred Sternburg and families
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6:45 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “Before the Revolution” (page 14) 8:30 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “The Wonders” (page 14)
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
3 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “Master of a Good Name” (page 14)
MONDAY, MARCH 3
ACE Seminars at the JCCGW (page 15) 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. JDS Kid Koverage. 301.348.3767 7:30 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “The Sturgeon Queens” (page 14)
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
ACE Seminars at Leisure World (page 15) 12-1:30 p.m. Senior Health Initiative: Brake Reaction Test (page 16) 7:30 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “Cupcakes” (page 14)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
7:30 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “The Women Pioneers” (page 14)
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
1:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age program at Leisure World. 301.348.3832 6-8 p.m. PJ Library Moms’ Night Out at Drybar in Bethesda. 301.348.3848 7:30 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “Sukkah City” (page 14)
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
12 p.m. New Friends, a group for widows and widowers. 301.348.3760
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
6:45 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “When Jews Were Funny” (page 14) 8:45 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “The Jewish Cardinal” (page 14)
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Books & Fellowship for Jewish Singles age 45+: “The Attack” by Yasmina Khadra. 301.348.3816 1 p.m. Jewish Film Festival: “Mamele” (page 14) 7:30 p.m. Concert: Amit Peled and Alon Goldstein (page 13)
MONDAY, MARCH 10
SUNDAY, MARCH 16 1-3 p.m. Purim celebration (page 6)
MONDAY, MARCH 17
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
ACE Seminars at Leisure World (page 15) 7 p.m. Jewish Book Club: “Her First American” by Lore Segal. 301.348.3816
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
12:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age Food & Fun at Sol Azteca Restaurant. 301.348.3832 6:30 p.m. Spring Gala honoring Norma Lee and Morton Funger (page 4)
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Books & Fellowship for Jewish singles age 45+. Topic: current news. 301.348.3816
MONDAY, MARCH 24
ACE Seminars at the JCCGW (page 15)
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
ACE Seminars at Leisure World (page 15) 7 p.m. Low Vision Support Group. Contact Anita Cohen at 301.299.7077.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
1:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age movie matinee at Leisure World: “Oma and Bella.” 301.348.3832
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
12:30 p.m. National Council of Jewish Women book club: “How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick” by Letty Cottin Pogrebin. 301.348.3816 1:30-3:30 p.m. History Club meets at Ring House. 301.348.3760 7:30 p.m. 50+ Singles. 301.348.3808
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MCPS Kid Koverage. 301.348.3767
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
9 a.m.-2 p.m. New to You Sale of gently-used baby/ children’s items (page 10) 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Spring Boutique (page 10) 1-5 p.m. “Better Treasures” Show & Sale of donated art (page 12)
MONDAY, MARCH 31
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
7-9 p.m. Navigating College Admissions (page 11)
ACE Seminars at Leisure World (page 15) 12 p.m. Coming of Age Excursion to the National Cathedral for tour & tea. 301.348.3832
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 8 p.m. Biblical Archaeology Forum (page 5)
1 p.m. Coming of Age movie matinee at the JCCGW: “The Rape of Europa.” 301.348.3832 1 p.m. JCCGW/Hadassah Book Club: “Second Person Singular” by Sayed Kashua. 301.348.3816 5-6:30 p.m. PJ Library Mask-arade Party at Tipo’s Toy Box in Kentlands. 301.348.3848
WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS
SUNDAYS 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Elie Ronen Scott Family Gym
ACE Seminars at the JCCGW (page 15)
ACE Seminars at the JCCGW (page 15) 10 a.m. Mommy Movie Mondays. 301.348.3837 11 a.m. Hurwitz Internal Light Program for Senior Adults with Visual Impairment meets at Ring House. 301.348.3760. 7 p.m. Free Master Class with Cellist Amit Peled (page 13)
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ACE Seminars at the JCCGW (page 15) 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Coming of Age Day @ the Ring: exercise, discussion, lunch and musical entertainment by Dixieland Express. 301.348.3832
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Good Deeds Day (page 16) 6:30 p.m. Pre-Concert Lecture with Victoria Gau, National Philharmonic Associate Conductor. 301.348.3779 7:30 p.m. Concert: Jupiter String Quartet. 301.348.3779
TUESDAY, APRIL 9
7-9 p.m. Navigating College Admissions for Students with IEPs/504s (page 11)
MONDAYS 7:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge TUESDAYS 1 p.m. Women’s Discussion Group 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 2:30 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group THURDAYS 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Senior Adult Chorus at Ring House 10:45 a.m. Seniors Organized for Change at Ring House 1 p.m. Scrabble 3 p.m. Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew FRIDAYS 9:30-10:30 a.m. Shabbat Shalom Age 6 mos.-3 yrs. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess
Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program 301.348.3760
MONDAYS Temple Solel in Bowie Ring House 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 THURSDAYS Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton Ring House in Rockville
HEALTH & FITNESS HOURS Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
The building closes ½ hour after the H&F Department closes.
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