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Center Story: Meet Tania Condarco (cover photo) 2
CEO’s Message 3
Support 4
Health & Fitness 5
Children & Families 6
Camp, Youth & Teens 7
Arts & Culture 8
Jewish Family Living & Learning 9
Adults 10
Contributions 11
Upcoming Events 12
Cover photo: Tania Condarco in Israel on a JCCGW/Jewish Women's Renaissance Project trip (story, page 2).
Purim at the JCCGW
COMMUNITY PURIM CELEBRATION
Sunday, March 13 | 2-5 p.m. See page 6.
HAMENTASHEN FOR SALE IN THE LOBBY March 20-26
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CENTER STORY There’s Something Special about Our Members…
Meet Tania Condarco Physician Tania Condarco was born in Bolivia and moved with her family to Tampa, Florida, when she was 10 years old. She received an undergraduate degree from Northwestern, and graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. She interned at the University of Maryland Medical Center in internal medicine, and completed a fellowship at National Institutes of Health in endocrinology.
I converted to Judaism when I was in medical school. My conversion was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. It felt as though I had found the meaning that I had been searching for. It was not until we came to the JCC that I started to really feel part of the Jewish community.
A medical reviewer at the Food and Drug Administration, Tania also volunteers at Mobile Med Clinic, “a low income clinic that does wonders,” seeing patients with endocrine problems. Read on to learn more about Tania.
The JWRP trip was another step in my Jewish learning. I met amazing Jewish women who embraced me and with whom I shared deeply spiritual moments. The trip kindled my love and appreciation for Judaism. Who are the greatest influences in your life? My parents. As new immigrants to the United States, they are the hardest working people I know.
When and why did you join the JCCGW? We joined in 2014, initially for the preschool for Of what are you most proud? our then 3-year-old son, Joseph. My husband My son. He is my biggest accomplishment. went to the JCC preschool in Tampa and to this Tania Condarco with her husband, Elliott day talks about how inclusive, warm and fun the Stern (right) and their son, Joseph What has been the happiest moment of your life? JCC was for him. When my son was born, I was Becoming a mother. determined to enroll him in the JCCGW preschool. What is the most important lesson you have learned in life? How do you use the Center? Always welcome challenges and failures, since these are the biggest I practically live at the JCC! During the week, I am there for preschool opportunities for personal growth. drop-off, and then stay for a fitness class or two. On the weekend, it is our go-to place for family fun. We are almost always there on What is your philosophy of life? Sunday for open gym. Once we understand and appreciate that human beings are not all the same, we can stop judging them. I understand you went on a JWRP (Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project) trip to Israel. Please tell us about that experience. What do you do in your spare time? I feel privileged to have participated in the JWRP trip. I am deeply Go to the JCC gym :-) thankful to the JCCGW for supporting the JWRP. This trip was the spiritual lift that I needed. What might readers be surprised to learn about you? I speak only Spanish to my son. (I want him to be bilingual.) After meeting my now husband in high school, I fell in love with not only him, but also Judaism. It is hard to believe, but he was the Please finish this phrase: “There’s something about the JCCGW… first Jewish person I had ever met. I marveled at his deep love and …that makes me smile and keeps me coming back. practice of Judaism. As a conservative Jew, he kept kosher and participated in multiple Jewish youth activities.
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Inclusion permeates our Center. Inclusion is belonging.
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ALL ARE WELCOME
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LEADERSHIP OFFICERS Felicia K. Gottdenker, Chair of the Board of Directors Helen Rubin, Administration/Finance Chair & Treasurer Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Development Chair Darryl Shrock, Membership and Programming Chair Mindy Berger, Governance Chair Neil Gurvitch, General Counsel Matthew Weinberg, Secretary Andrew Chod, Assistant Secretary Brian Pearlstein, Assistant Treasurer Brian Gaines, Ombudsperson IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bradley C. Stillman BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gilly Arie Arthur Polott Brent Berger, MD Adam Polsky Robert I. Black Tracy Bloom Schwartz Nathan Bortnick Reed Sexter Andrew Bridge Andrew P. Shulman Ron Gorfinkel Dale Singer Toby Gottesman Maurice “Mac” Lisa Gunty VerStandig Holli Beckerman Jaffe David Waghelstein Rami Kandel The Honorable Jeff Randi K. Meyrowitz Waldstreicher Candace Ourisman Sharon Zissman COUNCIL OF ADVISORS Daniel H. Abramowitz Jeffrey Linowes David S. Bender Lawrence Mann Stuart Bindeman Alan Meltzer Dean Eisen Robert Phillips Bernard Forseter Pamela Nadell, PhD Greg Friedman Howard Ross The Honorable Julie Silver Douglas F. Gansler Kathy Sklar Toni Goodman Marc Solomon Eric Kassoff Robin Taub Michael Kay Michael E. Winer Mark Lerner Susan Zuckerman PAST PRESIDENTS Morris Cafritz z”l Steven D. Lustig Marcella E. Cohen Philip N. Margolius Scott M. Cohen Col. Benjamin Ourisman z”l The Honorable Sydney M. Polakoff Stuart E. Eizenstat Richard B. Reff, M.D. Barry P. Forman Leo Schlossberg z”l z”l Rosalie B. Gerber Burnett Siman z”l Michael S. Gildenhorn Beth C. Sloan z”l Col. Julius Goldstein Charles E. Smith z”l Simon Hirshman z”l Andrew M. Stern Lesley Israel Bradley C. Stillman Rosalyn Levy Jonas John D. VerStandig Edward H. Kaplan Bernard M. Weisz z”l Joel S. Kaufman Bernard S. White z”l z”l Harry King Morton H. Wilner z”l z”l Fred Kogod Donald E. Wolpe Robert P. Kogod z”l Samuel Lehrman of blessed memory Harry M. Linowes EXECUTIVE TEAM Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer Treva Bustow, Chief Marketing Officer Ruth E. Carski, Chief Financial Officer Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer Adam Tennen, Chief Development Officer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS Robert H. Weiner
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Inclusion is Belonging Message from Michael I miss Jay. Have you noticed that he hasn’t been in the lobby? Jay Kaufman began as our greeter about 5 years ago. Every day you could find him sitting in the lobby in his wheelchair next to his aide. Jay has cerebral palsy, which limits his mobility and vision. Despite any physical challenges, Jay knows almost everything going on in the Center and can help direct people to where they need to go. Jay has been struggling with his health over the last six months and has not been able to fill his position although, as I write, we are expecting his imminent return. Jay has been on my mind even more of late because February was Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) which was established in 2009 to be “a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster inclusion of people with disabilities and those who love them.” Years ago, Jay was in our Camp JCC inclusion program. Now he lives in a group home run by the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes (JFGH) and serves as our greeter. Jay is beloved by our staff and many members. I had to chuckle when he told me that he was worried about keeping his job because he was out sick. I don’t think anyone here has more job security than Jay!
Jay Kaufman, JCCGW Greeter
“Inclusion permeates our Center. Inclusion is belonging.” Including people with disabilities is a core principle that is found in our Jewish texts. In Leviticus we read, “You shall not insult the deaf, or place a stumbling block before the blind. You shall fear your God: I am the Lord.” This is interpreted as more than a call to do no harm, it is a call to proactively create an environment that enables everyone to participate; after all, each person is created in God’s image (B’tzelem Elhohim) and is of infinite value.
According to the Disabilities Statistics Annual Report, almost 20% of the general In recognition of JDAIM, we again hosted population reports having at least one MC Live, an evening of comedy to benefit disabling condition. We made our seven Jewish organizations that are commitment to inclusion more than 30 years dedicated to providing the best quality of life ago by creating an inclusive day camp that seeks to mirror the make-up of the general to individuals with disabilities. population. Since then, we have In addition to the entertainment, expanded our inclusive approach the evening includes education to more programs, to our physical about how we, Capital Camps, facilities and our employment Friendship Circle, JFGH, Jewish practices. Our challenge is to Social Service Agency, Matan keep asking how the Center and Sulam serve and include can be more inclusive. It is the youth, teens and adults with only way we can be true to our disabilities in ways that help mission and values. If there are Michael Feinstein, CEO them participate in life and in ways that we can make it easier Jewish life. for you to participate, please contact me at Our mission statement begins, “We create 301.348.3701 or mfeinstein@jccgw.org. a welcoming and inclusive environment…” and our welcoming statement ends with
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LEADERSHIP
Thursday, May 19 Honoring LIZA LEVY with the
BENJAMIN OURISMAN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT
Liza Levy Please join us as we present Liza Levy with the Benjamin Ourisman Memorial Award for Civic Achievement in recognition of her outstanding contributions to our community, and as we raise much-needed funds for the Center’s scholarship program. Liza Levy is the immediate past president of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (JFGW) where she currently serves on the executive committee and board. She is incoming chair of Create a Jewish Legacy, a project of the United Jewish Endowment Fund of JFGW. She served previously as vice president for financial resource development, leadership & volunteer development, women’s philanthropy, and co-chair of philanthropic leadership for JFGW. Liza’s connection to our JCC community began after she emigrated from Cape Town, South Africa and wanted to connect with her local Jewish community. With a background
in early childhood education, she began Married to Dr. Michael Levy, Liza’s proudest teaching and later served as director of the achievements are as a mother to her children, JCCGW Early Childhood Department (former) Justin, Allison and Lindsay. satellite center in Silver Spring. IMAGINE the difference you can make for A co-founder of both the Tikkun Olam Women’s individuals and families who are struggling Foundation and Jewish Coalition Against financially, yet want to participate in our Domestic Abuse (JCADA), Liza received programs. Proceeds from this event will JCADA’s Barbara Rabkin Eshet Chayil Award. benefit the JCCGW’s scholarship program, She was a participant in the Wexner Heritage which enables us to provide a sense of program and a recipient of the Jerome J. belonging and the warmth of community to so Dick Young Leadership Award. Liza has many. IMAGINE what we can make possible, also served on the boards of the Charles E. together. Please make your sponsorship level Smith Jewish Day School and Adat Shalom commitment by March 15 to be included on the event invitation. For more information on this Reconstructionist Congregation. special evening, which will include cocktails Liza currently serves on the boards of the and dinner, please contact Jodi Shulimson at DCJCC and the American Jewish Joint 301.348.3769 or jshulimson@jccgw.org. Distribution Committee. In 2012, she was honored by Jewish Women International as a Woman to Watch, and by Jewish Federations of North America with the Kipnis-Wilson Friedland Award.
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THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON presents The SaraJ&. Samuel Lessans
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016
April 10
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On , be the you want to see in the world. Join the Greater Washington community—along with more than half a million volunteers from around the globe—for a day of giving back. Sign up online TODAY at:
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GAME ON
HEALTH & FITNESS 7th Annual
Health & Wellness Expo
JCC MACCABI GAMES St. Louis, Missouri | July 31-August 5 Stamford, Connecticut | August 7-12
Thursday, May 26 at Leisure World
Presented by JCCGW’s Coming of Age in Maryland For Jewish athletes age 13-16, the JCC Maccabi Games are a week-long Olympic-style event held in different locations throughout the United States and Canada every summer. Although athletic competition is the focus, the Games were designed to promote
Field of Dreams
Step up to the plate and register for our spring softball league! We have divisions for various skill levels. Register as a team or contact Anthony Hunter at 301.348.3852 or ahunter@jccgw.org to be put on the free agent list. In the Sunday league, games are held at county fields and start at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. from April 10 through July 31. In the weekday league, games are played at the JCCGW on Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. or 9 p.m. from April 18 through August 2.
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community service involvement, sportsmanship and religious pride. For more information, please send an email to games@jccgw.org.
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Co-sponsored by Jewish Residents of Leisure World Watch for details at jccgw.org and in upcoming issues of Center Scene, or call 301.348.3832.
How Can Personal Training Help You?
Personal trainer Ken Sandler, certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, brings enthusiasm, fun and results to every session.
Meet personal trainer Ken Sandler, and learn how the JCCGW’s personal training program can help you meet your fitness goals. Monday, March 7 Wednesday, March 9 Sunday, March 13
7-8 a.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 12-1 p.m.
To sign up for a session, please contact Dahhia Johnson at 301.348.3894 or dsmith-johnson@jccgw.org.
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES Purim Shabbat Shabbang Friday, March 11 | 5:45 p.m.
Families with children in our preschool classes for 4-year-olds, our Arts Alive program, or Inclusion/Camp JCC are invited to Shabbat Shabbang, a program designed to create a community of new and old friends, all in the spirit of Purim! We will share a seasonally-inspired gourmet meat meal, be delighted by professional entertainers, and participate in creative and enriching Purim carnival
Purim Celebration Sunday, March 13 | 2-5 p.m.
games that will be fun for both children and parents. The event is free for children under 2 years, $8 for children age 2+ years, and $13 for adults. The fee for families of five or more is $45. To register or for more information, contact Jennifer Radosh at 301.348.3848 or jradosh@jccgw.org.
Wear your favorite costume and join us at the Center for a fun family afternoon featuring games, activities and refreshments. For more information, contact Jennifer Smith at 301.348.3778 or jsmith@jccgw.org.
Bender Early Childhood Center at the JCC of Greater Washington Our Teachers Make the Difference Our talented and dedicated staff is committed to ensuring each child’s happiness, safety and growth. • Preschool for children age 24 months to 5 years • Half-day and full-day options, 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. • Free membership with full-year enrollment
Enrollment is now open to all. jccgw.org/preschool 301.348.3839 | preschool@jccgw.org 6
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CAMP, YOUTH & TEENS Join the Camp JCC Staff Family
Limited Spaces Still Available! APPLY TODAY AT JCCGW.ORG/CAMP CAMP JCC 2016 SESSIONS
Session 1 | June 27-July 8 (no camp July 4) Session 2 | July 11-22 Session 3 | July 25-August 12
SUMMER 2016 KIDS’ CLUB Aleph Week Bet Week Gimmel Week
June 20-24 August 15-19 August 22-26
For more information about Camp JCC and Summer Kids’ Club, please call 301.348.3883 or send an email to campjcc@jccgw.org.
Be at the CENTER of Attention on Your Special Day
Attention Teachers, College Students, Teens, Moms and Dads: Are you enthusiastic, passionate, creative, dependable, active and full of ruach (spirit)? Then spend an amazing summer at Camp JCC as a unit head, head counselor, counselor, specialist, swim instructor or nurse. This is an eight-week commitment from June 20 to August 12. To apply online, visit jccgw.org/camp. For more information, please contact campjcc@jccgw.org.
Have a Colorful Spring Break
Spend your break at the Center enjoying arts & crafts, sports, swimming and a field trip. For more information, please visit jccgw.org or contact Sarah Weissman at 301.348.3767 or sweissman@jccgw.org. Celebrate your birthday with a party at the Center! Held on Saturdays and Sundays, party themes include arts & crafts, pirate or superhero, sports, gymnastics, and jewelry making. For details, contact Sarah Weissman at 301.348.3767 or sweissman@jccgw.org.
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MCPS Spring Break Camp Thursday, March 24-Friday, April 1 (weekdays only) CESJDS Spring Break Camp Monday, April 25-Thursday, April 28
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ARTS & CULTURE POLINGER ARTISTS OF EXCELLENCE CONCERT SERIES
GOLDMAN ART GALLERY
Sunday, March 13 | 7:30 p.m.
by Gerald Wartofsky | March 13-April 24
Jennifer Koh & Shai Wosner, Violin + Piano
Responses: a Survey of Narrative Paintings
Please join us for a reception with the artist on March 13, 12-2 p.m. For more than six decades, Gerald Wartofsky’s work has evolved, exploring a myriad of themes while always weaving into his work ethereal, sometimes whimsical, Jewish lore. His work can be characterized as a collection of visual narratives, capturing the soul of the subject, often through allegory and Jewish symbols.
With their Bridge to Beethoven project, dynamic violinist Jennifer Koh and virtuoso pianist Shai Wosner continue their recent partnership, exploring the impact and significance Beethoven has had on contemporary composers, not only as a cornerstone of classical music but as a universal, culture-crossing source of inspiration. Tickets are $31 for individuals under age 40, $36 for adults age 62+, and $41 for all others. To purchase tickets, please visit jccgw.org/concerts or call the box office at 301.348.3872.
LITERARY ARTS
Read Now, Discuss Later
The Goldman Art Gallery is open when the JCCGW is open. For more information on this exhibit, please contact Lisa Del Sesto at 301.348.3756 or ldelsesto@jccgw.org. The JCCGW gratefully acknowledges The Kaplan Family Foundation for supporting this exhibit. This is a program of the Gildenhorn/Speisman Center for the Arts.
NEW ORCHESTRA OF WASHINGTON Presents
Essences with Violist Marcus Thompson Sunday, March 6 | 7 p.m.
For this special program, the New Orchestra of Washington (NOW) has commissioned a viola concerto from award-winning American composer Elena Ruehr. The soloist will be distinguished violist Marcus Thompson. In addition, two major composers from the past come to life, recast in imaginative new colors and set beside one of the shining lights of contemporary American music. The evening includes a pre-concert lecture by composer Joel Phillip Friedman, and a postconcert reception.
Are you interested in joining Thursday, March 10 | 1 p.m. a book club? The Hadassah/ “Ismael’s Oranges” by Claire Hajaj JCCGW group is always open Thursday, May 12 | 1 p.m. to new members. Come join us! “Henna House” by Nomi Eve For more information, contact Thursday, June 16 | 1 p.m. Ellen Elow-Mintz at 301.897.2796 “In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist” or elow-mintz@comcast.net. by Ruhama King Feuerman 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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Tickets are $20 for students, $35 for JCCGW members, and $40 for the general public. Purchase tickets at jccgw.org/concerts. Violist Marcus Thompson’s “’sound’ is full, rich and extremely complex…” —Boston Phoenix
JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING The Klezmatics
Thursday, March 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. $18 in advance; register at jccgw.org $25 at the door
Hand-Clapping, Toe-Tapping Eastern-European Jewish Music! This concert is made possible with generous support of the Rose & Lester Tepper Music Fund. For more information, please contact Frieda Enoch at 301.348.3809 or fenoch@jccgw.org.
MINDFULNESS Pre-Purim Spirituality Retreat
Sunday, March 13 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | $64 Join The Kirtan Rabbi, Andrew Hahn, Ph.D., and Rabbi Elyssa Joy Auster as we explore the holiday of Purim. The day will include an art project, meditation and spiritual teachings to make the holiday more meaningful. Vegetarian lunch and snacks will be prepared by participants. For more information or to register, please visit jccgw.org or contact Rabbi Auster at 301.348.3861 or eauster@jccgw.org.
Shabbat Chanting and Meditation Join Rabbi Elyssa Joy Auster for a peaceful and joyful morning of Shabbat meditation and chanting to renew, uplift and fulfill you. Saturday, March 5 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Tikvat Israel
JDC DEBRIEF
Jewish Communities around the World
Saturday, April 2 | 10:15-11:45 a.m. at B’nai Israel
Rabbi Elyssa’s Mindful Minute
We are taught: “God spoke the world into Being.” This applies to us, too. Words create and destroy worlds. So we must guard our speech. Especially when you are caught off guard, take a breath before responding. And remember the old adage: if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. Presented by Dr. Will Recant, assistant executive vice president of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Sunday, March 6 | 1-2 p.m. at the JCCGW Free and open to the public For more information, contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
MOVIE NIGHT
“Zero Motivation”
ISRAEL FEST SUNDAY, JUNE 5 AT THE JCCGW Join us as we celebrate Israel @ 68! Watch for details in Center Scene and at jccgw.org, or contact Jennifer Smith at 301.348.3778 or jsmith@jccgw.org.
Thursday, March 31 | 6:30 p.m. In honor of International Women’s Day, the Center is screening the Israeli smash hit “Zero Motivation,” a unique, sharply observed, sometimes dark and often hilarious portrait of everyday life for a unit of young female Israeli soldiers. Following the movie, a panel of four female former IDF soldiers will share their experiences. Tickets are $5. For details, please contact Jennifer Smith at 301.348.3778 or jsmith@jccgw.org.
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ADULTS Collection for Good Deeds Day Please bring travel-size toiletries, men’s new white t-shirts and men’s new white socks to the Center and deposit them in the boxes in the lobby. Thank you for supporting our efforts to help our neighbors in need. For more information, please contact Stacy Katz Olivera at 301.348.3889 or solivera@jccgw.org.
Games People Play Mah Jongg and bridge classes start soon. Get in on the action! For more information or to register, visit jccgw.org or contact Meryl Trachtman at 301.348.3808 or mtrachtman@jccgw.org. Beginner Mah Jongg Wednesdays March 30-April 20 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Intermediate Mah Jongg Tuesdays March 8-29 7-9 p.m.
Beginner Bridge Thursdays April 7-May 12 7-9 p.m.
L’Chaim: To Life and Art Celebrating its 18th anniversary, A Lifetime of Perspective senior adult art show will be featured in the Goldman Art Gallery from May 15 through June 5. Nonprofessional artists age 65+ are invited to participate. Space is limited; for more information or to schedule an appointment to have a recent work of art considered for inclusion, please contact Kandy Hutman at 301.348.3740 or artshow@jccgw.org.
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This exhibit 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.
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IT’S ALL AT THE JCCGW
How Our Senses Change as We Age Wednesday, March 23 | 1-2 p.m. Have you noticed changes in how you communicate with family and friends? Learn about the physiological changes to our senses as we age and how this impacts communication. Instructor Enid Portnoy, a long-time JCC volunteer, holds several degrees from Northwestern University and taught at West Virginia University in the area of communication studies and gerontology. Register today for this fascinating Adult Living and Learning (ALL) program. The fee is $6 for members and $8 for the general public (code 15286). For details, visit jccgw.org or contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
CONTRIBUTIONS Thank You for Your Support To make a tribute gift, please visit jccgw.org/tribute or contact Katya at 301.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org. The following list reflects gifts received from January 18 through February 10. CAMP Camp JCC Special Needs & Inclusion Program • in memory of Edward Kluft by Sylvia Bass 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 29th 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 • in honor of Richard Helgeson by Jennifer and Rita Helgeson • in honor of Dr. Victoria Vetter by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Dr. Robert and Mrs. Adrienne Camps by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Dr. Alan and Mrs. Louise Schneider by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in memory of Greg Murphy who passed away suddenly by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in memory of Timothy Carroll, parents Khristin and John Carroll by Rita and Richard Helgeson Jane Hulman Camp Scholarship Fund • in memory of Jane Hulman by Jerry Hulman CULTURAL ARTS Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund • in memory of Sara Dick by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Barbara Fink by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Dr. Alan Grant by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Natalie Goldberg by Ruth Carski; Suzanne and Michael Feinstein; Tracy Bloom Schwartz and Alan Schwartz; Jodi Shulimson • in memory of Lawrence Sanders by Tracy Bloom Schwartz and Alan Schwartz • in memory of Bette Miller Rothstein by Tracy Bloom Schwartz and Alan Schwartz • in memory of Janet Mayer by Jodi and Mark Shulimson • in honor of Peryl and Nathan Bogart’s new baby girl by Ruth Carski • in honor of Barry Gudelsky by Marvin Menick
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HEALTH & FITNESS Health & Fitness Department • in memory of Lawrence Sanders by Daphne Halpern • in honor of Ezra Segev’s birth by Andi and Sheldon Kronzek JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project • in memory of Ruben D. Silverman by Susan Stillman and family • in honor of Naomi Stillman’s bat mitzvah by Paula Domenici; Judith and Allon Friedman SENIOR ADULTS Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Donald Kane’s mother by Debbie Sokobin • in memory of Elisheva Barkay’s mother by Debbie Sokobin Sweetbaum Family Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Dotty Jacobs by Selma and Harvey Sweetbaum • in memory of Mindy Dutka’s mother by Selma and Harvey Sweetbaum • in honor of Sandy Rothman by Selma and Harvey Sweetbaum SPECIAL NEEDS Benjamin L. Friedberg Endowment Fund for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Ben Friedberg by Ruth Newhouse Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Dr. Alan Grant by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn • in memory of Jerry Finger by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn • in memory of Stephen Grayson and family’s mother and grandmother by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn Jack and Dorothy Greif - Sam and Sarah Bohm Scholarship Fund for Jewish Children with Special Needs • in honor of Joe and Aline Greif’s 50th wedding anniversary by Pam and Bob Lissaw Kochavim Summer Transitional Program for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities • in honor of Eva Cowen’s special birthday by Anders-Nelson family; Ira Berger; Elana Betaharon; Beth Borenstein; Amelie and Bernei Burgunder; Phil Cantor; Carpenter family; Timaron Chang and family; Hope, Howard, Adina, Alex and Evan Cohen; Helaine Cooper; Janie Culos; Susan and Michael Eisen; Kathy and Bob Faber; Suzanne and Michael Feinstein; Jody and Michael Gan; Amy and Eric Gates; Merrie Gramlich; Amy and Alan Gura; Amy Heimberg; Jessica Hetchkop and family; Pamela Janecek; Beth and David Javdan; Susan Kay, Barry Flax and family; Colleen Kennedy; Jodi and Jack Kern; Laura Kerschenbaum; Miriam Klevan and Steven Meier; Myrna and Joseph Kurtz; Richard, Annette, Meir, Orit, Ziv, Matan
and David Lakein; Dawn and David Landsman; Belinda Lehman; Phil Locascio; Linda Mathes and Bob Mitchell; Jason, Andrea and David Milobsky; Jeanette Naiman; Teresa and Rodrigo Perez; Adele and Marvin Perlman; Heidi and Steve Polakoff; Albert Pollin; Arlene, Andy, Samantha and Jeremy Pollin; Toni Pollin; Lori and Edward Prystowsky; Diana Rabinowitz and family; Mitchell Sachs; Shira Schaffer; Adria Schoen; Rebecca Seay-Katz; Donna Shakin and Howard and Adam Gershen; Jodi Shulimson; Sokobin family; Stephanie and Andrew Sporkin; Gabriella Sprecher; Heather Strauss; Nancy Strauss; Lori and Michael Swell; Marina Thompson; Fred Zeytoonjian Special Needs & Inclusion Programs • in memory of Stefanie Levy’s father by Harriet and Greg Friedman • in memory of Jan Campi by Maureen Selfon TEEN PROGRAMS Barry P. Forman Past President’s Fund to Benefit Teen Programs • in honor of Barry Forman’s birthday by Irving Warshaw YOUTH PROGRAMS Brad and Monique Buckles Family Endowment for Youth Programs • in memory of Andy Bridge’s mother by Monique and Brad Buckles VOLUNTEER SERVICES Jacob Siegel and Sarah Siegel Sacks Memorial Fund for Volunteer Services • in memory of Jacob Siegel and Sarah Siegel Sacks by Jerry Hulman
Donate your vehicle and support three agencies. • jewish Foundation for group Homes • jewish community center of greater washington • jewish council for the aging
Contact Adam Tennen 240.283.6000 at 301.348.3815 or
atennen@jccgw.org www.car-j.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS SATURDAY, MARCH 5
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Chanting and Meditation at Tikvat Israel Congregation (page 9)
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
5:45 p.m. Shabbat Shabbang (page 6)
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
The exhibit “Responses: a Survey of Narrative Paintings” by Gerald Wartofsky opens in the Goldman Art Gallery and is featured through April 24. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pre-Purim Spirituality Retreat (page 9) 12-1 p.m. H&F information session: “How Can Personal MONDAY, MARCH 7 Training Help You?” (page 5) 7-8 a.m. H&F information session: “How Can Personal Training Help 2-5 p.m. Purim Celebration at the JCCGW (page 6) You?” (page 5) 7:30 p.m. Concert: Jennifer Koh, violin, and Shai Wosner, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 piano (page 8) 12:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age Food ‘n Fun at La Baronessa. $25. MONDAY, MARCH 14 301.348.3832 11 a.m. Low Vision Support 6:30-7:30 p.m. H&F information Group meets at Ring House. session: “How Can Personal 301.348.3760 Training Help You?” (page 5) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age movie matinee and THURSDAY, MARCH 10 discussion at Leisure 1 p.m. JCCGW/Hadassah Book World Clubhouse II: “Tango Group: “Ismael’s Oranges” by Glories.” $6. 301.348.3832 Claire Hajaj. Contact Ellen ElowMintz at 301.897.2796 or elow-mintz@comcast.net. 7:30 p.m. Concert: The Klezmatics (page 9) 1 p.m. JDC Debrief: Jewish Communities Around the World (page 9) 7 p.m. Concert: New Orchestra of Washington presents “Essences” with violist Marcus Thompson (page 8)
SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM 301.348.3760
Mondays Temple Solel in Bowie
8 p.m. Biblical Archaeology Forum: “Petra – A Journey through Time, Space and Our Imaginations.” 301.348.3760
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Coming of Age excursion to Renwick Gallery’s “Wonder” exhibit. $18. 301.348.3832 1 p.m. ALL (Adult Living & Learning) program: “How Our Senses Change as We Age” (page 10)
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
MCPS Spring Break Camp begins and runs weekdays through April 1 (page 7) 12-6 p.m. CESJDS School Out Day. 301.348.3767 1:30-3 p.m. History Club meets at the JCCGW. 301.348.3760 7:30 p.m. Mix & Mingle Coffee House for Baby Boomers & Kindred Spirits. $3. 301.348.3808
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
10:20 a.m.-2 p.m. Coming of Age Day @ the Ring with exercise, discussion, lunch and entertainment by BanjoMan Frank Cassel. $5. 301.348.3832
THURSDAY, MARCH 31
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CESJDS School Out Day. 301.348.3767 1:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age meets at Shaare Tefila: “My Songs for the Jews of Cuba” with Cantor Lisa Levine. $6. 301.348.3832 6:30 p.m. Movie: “Zero Motivation” (page 9)
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CESJDS School Out Day. 301.348.3767
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
10:15 a.m. Shabbat Chanting and Meditation at B’nai Israel Congregation (page 9)
Mon.-Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.
5:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
The building closes ½ hour after the H&F Department closes.
WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS SUNDAYS 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Elie Ronen Scott Family Gym
MONDAYS
11 a.m. Women’s Connections 7:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge
1st & 3rd Wednesday Of Each Month Young Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation in Silver Spring
TUESDAYS
Thursdays Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
MONDAY, MARCH 28
HEALTH & FITNESS HOURS
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CESJDS School Out Day. 301.348.3767
Tuesdays JCCGW in Rockville
2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each Month Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
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
THURSDAYS
1 p.m. Scrabble 3 p.m. Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew
FRIDAYS
10-11 a.m. Shabbat Shalom Age 6 mos.-3 yrs. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess