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A Passion for Israel 2
CEO’s Message 3
Annual Meeting Invitation 4
Meet the New Board Members 5
IMAGINE: A Night Supporting Scholarships at the J 6
Health & Wellness Expo 6
Children, Youth & Camp 7
Arts & Culture 8
Adults 9
Summer Classes 10
Contributions 11
Upcoming Events 12
Cover photo: JCCGW shlicha (Israeli emissary) Danielle Flicker. Story, page 2.
Summer Classes
Registration opens May 1 for members and May 15 for the general public. Please see page 10 or visit jccgw.org.
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CENTER STORY Shlicha Shares Her Passion for Israel with Our Community In honor of Israel’s 68th birthday, the JCCGW will host a community celebration at the Center on Sunday, June 5 (please see details below). We took this opportunity to interview Danielle Flicker about her role as the JCCGW’s shlicha (Israeli emissary).
impact in how people feel or talk about Israel as What do you miss most about Israel? a result of our activities is really rewarding. With all my great appreciation to the American kitchen, I really miss some good Israeli food. What are some programs that you’ve organized I especially miss sitting with good friends in a great hummus restaurant or catching up here? I started a program for young adults called with them at an Israeli café with a good Israeli “Think and Drink.” It combines happy hour with breakfast. Why did you want to become a shlicha? an intellectual aspect, such as a talk given by an I wanted to became a shlicha because I feel Israeli expert. like my experience in the Tsofim [Israel Scouts] youth movement and in my IDF [Israel Defense I was honored to bring one of my favorite Israeli Forces] service really exposed me to a lot of journalists, Ben-Dror Yemini, for two days of different types of Israelis. I wanted to come here lectures about ways to fight the BDS movement. to share those stories, to talk about the different For International Women’s Day, we screened an groups in Israeli society, and to offer insight on award-winning Israeli movie about women in the the challenges and successes that Israel is IDF that was followed by a panel of Israeli female experiencing. soldiers. You’ve been here about six months as a shlicha. How has your experience been? My experience so far has been great! Living in such a welcoming community and working with both Israelis and Americans has been a very meaningful experience for me. Seeing the
Why is it important for a JCC to have a shlicha? To create a real and up-to-date connection to Israel, it is not enough to read books, watch movies or follow the news. A live connection to Israeli society, the shaliach brings various ideas and subjects to talk about.
Israeli journalist Ben-Dror Yemini and JCCGW shlicha Danielle Flicker.
The Jewish Federation and the JCC of Greater Washington are happy to present Israel Fest at the JCCGW this year! Festivities will include: Gaga Pit Petting Zoo Face Painting & Henna Tattoos Hands-on Activities & Craft Projects Musical Performance from an Israeli Band
Food for Purchase Entertainment Israeli Yoga & Dancing Israeli-style Shuk Drum Circle
For details, contact Jennifer Smith at 301.348.3778 or jsmith@jccgw.org.
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The JCCGW embraces and welcomes the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to seek meaning and fulfillment by participating in our rich programming inspired by our Jewish heritage. We open our doors to everyone, including people of all backgrounds, religions, abilities and sexual orientations, and interfaith couples and families.
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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 Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer Tom Rogers, Human Resources Director Adam Tennen, Chief Development Officer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS Robert H. Weiner
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Israel at the Center Message from Michael Participating in a Passover Seder is the most practiced Jewish ritual, with about 70% of American Jews reporting that they follow this tradition. It is my favorite Jewish holiday because it is home-based and commemorates our liberation from slavery and the birth of the Jewish nation. The themes of liberation, memory and freedom resonate in different ways each year.
This year we celebrate Israel’s 68th year of independence and there is much to celebrate, including technology, art and culture, democracy and a free press. Whether you’ve lived in Israel, visited many times or have never been, the next best thing to being there is to join us on Sunday, June 5 for our annual Israel Fest celebration (see page 2 or visit www.jccgw.org/IsraelFest). We are partnering with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to bring Israel to our community through music, dance, art, food, sports and games, with plenty of activities for families with young children.
At this year’s Seder, we ended with the same song that concludes every Haggadah that I’ve seen, “L’shana haba’ah b’Yerushalyim, Next Year in Jerusalem.” For almost 2,000 years, Jews sang this song at the end of the Seder without Michael Feinstein, CEO any hope of it being a reality. That Throughout the year we provide is clearly not the case anymore. There are so many other opportunities to connect with many opportunities to visit on organized trips Israel in a way that provides opportunities to with BBYO, JCC Maccabi, Taglit-Birthright, learn, question and discuss difficult issues Honeymoon Israel, The Jewish Federation’s and experience Israeli culture. Many of these “Israel Your Way,” JWRP’s Momentum, and programs are coordinated by our Israeli shaliach many other organizations. (emissary), a pre- or post-university young Israeli who commits to working with us for one As we were singing, I thought to myself that I to two years. These programs range from Israeli was just in Jerusalem last fall. Will I get to be films screened at the Center with follow-up there again in the next year? I don’t like going facilitated discussions, to our new “Think and for long periods of time without visiting Israel. Drink” programs, launched by this year’s shlicha, Despite never having lived there or being able Danielle Flicker (see page 2 for an interview with to speak Hebrew, I feel a sense of being at Danielle), which brings an Israeli to meet with home when I am in Israel. Regardless of the and discuss current issues with local young political or religious issue of the moment, I feel professionals at bars in the community. Also, a deep connection with my heritage and people new this year is a pilot of the Eitanim program whenever I am there. Creating a connection to which was developed and coordinated by the the people, history, culture and land of Israel is Israeli American Council. This leadership and a core value of the Center that reflects our JCC entrepreneurship program helps American and movement’s principle that “Israel is the birthright Israeli high school students connect, explore of the Jewish people, linking us to our past and and experience Israel while developing critical to Jews around the world.” skills for college and beyond. And we offer beginning and advanced conversational Hebrew Almost 60% of the Jewish community living in classes in our Ulpan Ben Yehuda program. the Maryland suburbs have visited or lived in Israel. This is significantly higher than the 43% of At the Center, we not only provide a space where American Jews who have visited Israel. I believe Americans and Israelis can feel welcome, we that traveling to Israel is the best way to develop are constantly looking for new ways to create a personal connection to the land and history deeper connections here and to Israel. From of our people. It provides an opportunity to get connection comes understanding and from behind the headlines that are too often biased understanding comes caring and our sense or over-simplified. When I discuss a political of shared identity and mutual responsibility. I issue with my Israeli friends or colleagues, their hope that you will attend, and find meaning in, response often begins with, “It’s complicated.” It the Israel-related programming that we offer certainly is. There are very few issues with black throughout the year. and white answers. There is a lot of gray and nuance to be considered.
Photo by Shmulik Almany
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ANNUAL MEETING Please join us for our
2016 ANNUAL MEETING
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS BOARD INSTALLATION
____________________________________ Thursday, June 2 | 7 p.m. 25 Iyar 5776
Nominating Committee Brad Stillman, Chairman Michael Feinstein, Staff
Heidi Brodsky Arthur Polott Adam Polsky
Andy Shulman Robin Weinberg* Stuart Tauber*
*Community representative
Nominated for Officers
Felicia Gottdenker Heidi Brodsky Helen Rubin Arthur Polott Adam Polsky Holli Beckerman Jaffe Neil Gurvitch Andrew Chod Brian Gaines Matthew Weinberg Lisa Gunty Brad Stillman
Chair, Board of Directors Chair, Elect Chair, Finance & Administration/Treasurer Chair, Development Chair, Membership & Programming Chair, Governance General Counsel Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Treasurer Ombudsperson Immediate Past President
Nominated for a One-Year Term
Robert Black Elana Fine* Brett Friedman*
*Nominated as new member to the Board
Samuel Gallo* Meredith Jacobs* Jill Myers*
Nominated for a Two-Year Term
Mindy Berger Ron Gorfinkel Rami Kandel
Brian Pearlstein Andy Shulman
Continuing Board Members
Brent Berger Nathan Bortnick Andy Bridge Toby Gottesman Randi Meyrowitz Candace Ourisman
Tracy Bloom Schwartz Reed Sexter Dale Singer Mac VerStandig Jeff Waldstreicher Sharon Zissman
Board Members Concluding Service Gilly Arie | David Waghelstein | Darryl Shrock
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Welcome, New Board Members Elana is managing director of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Her primary focus is leading the Dingman Center in support Elana Fine of its mission to build a community that discovers, equips, connects and celebrates entrepreneurs. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the Smith School of Business, teaching both at the undergraduate level and in the executive MBA program. She is a contributor to the Washington Post Business RX column.
Brett holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and finance from Towson University, and a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from Georgetown University. He resides in North Potomac with his wife, Erica, and their son. A passionate D.C. sports fan, Brett enjoys country music, spending time with his family, exercising and playing sports.
Jewish Mom’s Guide to Shabbat: Connect and Celebrate—Bring Your Family Together with the Friday Night Meal and co-author, with her daughter Sofie, of Just Between Us: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal for Girls and Their Moms. She is cofounder and editor of ModernJewishMom.com, now part of MyJewishLearning’s Kveller.com.
Sam is chief investment officer of the University of Maryland Foundation. His experience includes leadership roles with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ennis Knupp & Associates, and as a Elana earned an MBA in finance and Samuel N. Gallo trader/portfolio manager accounting from the University of Chicago’s at a Chicago proprietary Booth School of Business, and a BS in trading organization. finance from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. President of the Chartered Alternative She started her career as a technology Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, consultant with Accenture, then worked in Washington, D.C. Chapter, Sam also serves investment banking at Bear Stearns, and with as JCCGW investment committee chair, an the technology startup Revolution Partners, a advisory member to several industry forums, boutique investment bank. and member of the Washington Area Investor Forum. This summer, he will join the Suburban Named a “Tech Titan” by Washingtonian Hospital Foundation Board. magazine, “Power Women in Tech” by Tech Bisnow, and “50 On Fire” by In The Capital, Recognized by Institutional Investor Publishing Elana resides in Potomac with her husband, as one of the top four foundation of the year Sanford, and their children, Julia and Ari. CIOs, Sam is also the recipient of Institutional Investor Endowment & Foundation Forum’s A certified financial planner, most effective foundation CIO. He was named Brett joined the firm of by CIO Magazine as one of the top five most DeLeon & Stang, Certified innovative foundation CIOs, and has received Public Accountants and Money Management Intelligence’s public fund Advisors, in 2006, and is rising star award. currently the director of business development. He Sam earned a Master of Business Administration specializes in the tax and degree from the University of Chicago’s Booth Brett Friedman financial planning areas School of Business, and Bachelor of Science for individuals and corporations. His expertise degrees in both accounting and finance from extends to investment management, insurance the University of Illinois. He lives in Rockville with and employee benefits, and estate and his wife, Julie, and their three children, Jessica, retirement planning. Licensed in securities and Aaron and Drew. insurance, Brett provides clients with tax and financial planning advice through his blog, “My Meredith is vice Two Cents.” president of marketing and communications for A member of the Maryland Association of JWI (Jewish Women Certified Public Accountants, Financial Planning International). She is an Association, National Association of Personal award-winning journalist Financial Advisors, and the Gaithersburgand former editor-in-chief Germantown Chamber of Commerce Board of of Washington Jewish Directors, Brett also serves as treasurer for the Meredith Jacobs Week. Meredith is the ARC Montgomery County Board of Directors. author of The Modern
Previously, Meredith served as director of family programming for Sixth & I Historic Synagogue and facilitator for the Washington, D.C. Mother’s Circle (for nonJewish women raising Jewish children).
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Meredith has hosted the radio show Connecting Family on Baltimore’s NPR affiliate WYPR, DC101’s Jew Rock Marathon, and Modern Jewish Mom for XM’s Radio Hanukkah. On television, she has been seen cooking potato latkes and matzo balls on The Jewish Channel’s holiday special Modern Jewish Mom, and on WUSA-TV’s 9News Now. A Rockville resident, Meredith is wife to Jonathan and mother to Sofie and Jules. An experienced financial professional and certified public accountant, Jill serves as a contract CFO for several nonprofit organizations in the Washington area. An expert on nonprofit finances and Jill Myers former audit manager with Deloitte, Jill previously worked as chief financial officer and controller of Hebrew Home of Greater Washington (now CESLC). Jill’s current clients include the JCRC of Greater Washington and Israel on Campus Coalition. She recently served on the board of the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, where her two sons attend, as chair of the audit committee, and member of the development and trustees committees. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Jill lives in Rockville with her husband Ian and their two sons, Joshua and Jacob. She can often be found in the body pump, yoga and NIA classes at the JCCGW, or cycling outdoors.
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SUPPORT Did you know that in the last year: • More than $40,000 was given to preschool families through the Stepby-Step scholarship program, which provides tuition assistance so children have the opportunity to explore Jewish life through our play-based curriculum.
IMAGINE the Difference You Can Make IMAGINE the difference that the JCCGW’s scholarship fund can make for individuals and families who want to participate in Jewish life at our Center. A scholarship can make all the difference in the world by providing a sense of belonging and the warmth of community when people need it most.
As you might guess, the requests we receive for financial assistance far exceed our available resources. However, YOU can make a difference today for an individual or family in need.
• Through the Keep-a-Kid in Camp scholarship program, more than $12,000 was provided to camp families so their children could have a fun, fulfilling and meaningful summer at Camp JCC. • $50,000 in financial assistance for membership was provided to struggling seniors, recent immigrants, and residents of group homes so they could be part of our community.
On May 19, we will host IMAGINE: A Night Supporting Scholarships at the J. Proceeds from this event will benefit our Scholarship In the past five years, the JCCGW has Fund. With your support of the JCCGW’s provided more than $600,000 in scholarships Scholarship Fund, we can continue to to individuals and families for preschool, Please consider supporting our scholarship be true to our mission as a place that is camp, after-school programs, JCC Maccabi fund or attending IMAGINE by visiting welcoming and inclusive to all. www.jccgw.org/imagine. Games and fitness memberships.
TO LIFE 7th Annual Health & Wellness Expo
Thursday, May 26 at Leisure World – Clubhouse I | Expo: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Grand Finale Show: 3-3:50 p.m. Presented by JCCGW’s Coming of Age in Maryland and co-sponsored by Jewish Residents of Leisure World.
HIGHLIGHTS More than 50 exhibitors | Health screenings Live music | Head-to-toe massages Raffle prizes | Photo favors WORKSHOPS 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Something Wonderful: The Remarkable Collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein” presented by Scott Tucker, DC Choral Arts Society artistic director
Judith Viorst
12:45-1:30 p.m. “Oh, My Aching Back – Truths, Myths and Remedies!” presented by Nancy Wynalda, PT, DPT, MedStar NRH clinic director
DYNAMIC KEYNOTE SPEAKER Judith Viorst, New York Times BestSelling Author “Unexpectedly 80 and Other Adaptations” Funny, touching and true poems about being 80! 11-11:40 a.m. Free; seating is limited. GRAND FINALE SHOW “Musical Revue: Celebrating Broadway!” Presented by Tony Award winning Signature Theater 3-3:50 p.m. Tickets are $6. Preregistration is required. For more information about the Health & Wellness Expo, please call 301.348.3832.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS (as of April 1)
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & CAMP Join the Camp JCC Staff Family
Limited Spaces Still Available! APPLY TODAY AT JCCGW.ORG/CAMP CAMP JCC 2016 SESSIONS
Session 1 | June 27-July 8 (no camp July 4) Session 2 | July 11-22 Session 3 | July 25-August 12
SUMMER 2016 KIDS’ CLUB Aleph Week Bet Week Gimmel Week
June 20-24 August 15-19 August 22-26
All required camp forms are now due for those who have already enrolled! Log on to CampMinder and click on the Forms & Documents tab.
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.
Shabbat Shabbang
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Wednesday, June 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Parent Orientation at the JCCGW (parents only) Sunday, June 26 | 3-5 p.m. | Family Open House at the JCCGW (families welcome)
Celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day! Friday, May 13 | 5:45 p.m.
For more information, please call 301.348.3883 or send an email to campjcc@jccgw.org.
Families with young children are invited to Shabbat Shabbang, a program designed to create a community of new and old friends. This month’s event is for the JCCGW Early Childhood Center infants and toddlers community, Jewish Women’s Renaissance group, and JCC Maccabi Games families.
Take the Next Step in Your Jewish Journey at the JCCGW
ARTS ALIVE Jewish Education Through the Arts Sunday Morning Jewish Learning Program for K-4th graders
This unique Jewish learning program For more information, please contact will begin its third year at the JCCGW Lisa Arber at larber@jccgw.org. this fall! Recipient of the JCCs of North America Kol Ha Kavod Award for exemplary initiatives, Arts Alive successfully merges Jewish education with an arts-inspired curriculum. This hands-on approach to Jewish learning welcomes families from all levels of Jewish observance and experience. Arts Alive meets weekly on Sundays from 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., September through May. Opportunities for parent and family involvement occur throughout the year.
We will share in a seasonallyinspired gourmet meal, be delighted by professional entertainers, and participate in a creative and enriching craft activity that will be fun for both children and parents. If purchased before May 6, tickets are $40 per family (party of five or more); $11 per adult; and $7 per child age 2+ years. If purchased May 6 or later, tickets are $45 per family (party of five or more), $13 per adults, and $8 per child age 2+ years. Children under 2 years are welcome at no charge.
NEW! Preschool Toddler Program Beginning August 29, the JCCGW will offer a full-day, twelve-month program for toddlers age 18-24 months. Registration opens in May. For more information or to register, visit jccgw.org or contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830 or preschool@jccgw.org.
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ARTS & CULTURE GOLDMAN ART GALLERY
LITERARY ARTS
Read Now, Discuss Later
An Evening with Gerald Wartofsky Wednesday, May 4 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a special event celebrating a lifetime of work by Gerald Wartofsky. In conjunction with the Goldman Art Gallery’s exhibit, Responses: A Survey of BAATSHEBA ll, oil on canvas Narrative Paintings, we invite you to spend an evening with Dr. Ori Soltes and Gerald Wartofsky. Are you interested in joining a book group? The Hadassah/ JCCGW group is always open to new members. Come join us! For information, contact Ellen Elow-Mintz at 301.897.2796 or ellenlovesbooks54@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 12 | 1 pm “Henna House” by Nomi Eve Thursday, June 16 | 1 p.m. “In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist” by Ruhama King Feuerman
POLINGER ARTISTS OF EXCELLENCE CONCERT SERIES
Claremont Trio, Piano Trio Sunday, May 1 | 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Soltes is a Georgetown University professor of theology, philosophy and art history. He has lectured at dozens of museums across the country, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. An expert on Mr. Wartofsky’s work, Dr. Soltes will examine what he describes as his “visual narratives.” He will be in conversation with Mr. Wartofsky, offering a rare glimpse into the world of this amazing artist. RSVP to Lisa Del Sesto at ldelsesto@jccgw.org or 301.348.3756.
It’s No Mystery; We Need Book Festival Volunteers!
Strad Magazine has lauded the Claremont Trio as “one of America’s finest young chamber groups.”
The first winners of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award and the only piano trio ever to win the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, the Claremont Trio is sought after for their thrillingly virtuosic and richly communicative performances. Tickets are $31 for those under age 40, $36 for those age 62+, and $41 for all others. To purchase tickets, please visit jccgw.org/concerts or call the box office at 301.348.3872.
We are looking for volunteers to serve on The Lessans Family Annual Book Festival book selection committee. Committee members will read books and recommend titles to be sold during the Festival, and will read books authored by those who may be invited to speak at the festival. The festival will take place during the first two weeks in November. If you love to read and would like to participate in this beloved JCCGW event, please contact Lisa Del Sesto at 301.348.3756 or ldelsesto@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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ADULTS A Lifetime of Perspective: Art by Older Adults Featured in the Goldman Art Gallery May 15-June 5
This wonderful exhibition features works produced by nonprofessional artists age 65+. Now in its 18th year, 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. For more information, please contact Lisa Del Sesto at 301.348.3756 or ldelsesto@jccgw.org.
VISION MATTERS 2016
The Remarkable Retina Sunday, May 22 | 1-3:30 p.m.
At Shady Grove Adventist Hospital 9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville
Join us for a workshop featuring glaucoma testing, vendors, and two fantastic presentations on “The Remarkable Retina: Understanding Disorders of the Macula & More.” Parking is free; refreshments will be served. RSVP to Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org. Presenters
MINDFULNESS Mindful Meet & Greet Meditation May 1 | 2-4 p.m. | Free Join us to meet and greet each other with seated meditation and snacks.
jccgw.org/mindfulness
Rabbi Elyssa’s Mindful Minute
Particularly in the JCC, look up and say hello to strangers. A hello can be verbal or simply a smile. This acknowledgement of other people costs us nothing, but goes a long way toward creating a kinder, more loving world.
Why Study Hebrew at the JCCGW? “It Couldn’t Hurt!” “I love studying Hebrew at the JCC Ulpan because of the opportunity to learn from native speakers in a relaxed, fun environment. Classes are held at convenient times and cost a fraction of the equivalent at a college or university. Besides learning the language, students also get exposure to the culture and traditions of Israel.”—Robert Floyd We asked students why they take Hebrew “Medical researchers tell us that studying a classes at the JCCGW. Here’s what they told foreign language as an adult is one of the best us: ways to maintain high brain function as we age. Consider studying Hebrew to keep your “The JCCGW staff is well-trained and well- memory and concentration sharp. It couldn’t qualified to teach Hebrew. It’s also good at hurt.”—Marvin Szymkowicz connecting dots - language, culture, customs, history.”—D.L. Schoen JCCGW Hebrew classes are held throughout the summer. For details, visit jccgw.org or “Ulpan with Rivka brings Israeli culture into contact Rivka Degani at 301.348.3810 or my week each Wednesday -- more than just rdegani@jccgw.org. Hebrew!”—Judith Frank
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Michael M. Lai, M.D. Ph.D, ophthalmologist at Retina Group of Washington
Dr. Adrianna Wiseman, doctor of optometry at Low Vision Services
Stepping into the Financial Caregiver Role Tuesday, May 3 | 7:30-9 p.m. Expert Daily Money Manager Leah Nichaman will be at the Center to provide practical tips for adult children who are stepping into the financial caregiving role. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.
Leah Nichaman, Professional Daily Money Manager
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SUMMER CLASSES Registration opens May 1 for members and May 15 for the general public. For descriptions and to register, please visit jccgw.org. CLASS
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AGE
DAY
DATES
TIME
FEE mem/gen. public
AQUATICS Caroline Cardullo: 301.348.3490 or ccardullo@jccgw.org Swim Lessons Waterbabies
15405
6-18 mos
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
9-9:30 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Watertots
15413
18 mos-3 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
9:30-10 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Level
15379
3-5 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
10-10:30 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Level 1
15381
3-5 yrs
Tu
Jun 21-Aug 9
4:15-4:45 pm
$96/$115
Swim Lessons Level 1
15385
3-5 yrs
W
Jun 22-Aug 10
4:15-4:45 pm
$96/$115
Swim Lessons Level 2
15411
4-6 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
10:30-11 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Level 2
15412
4-6 yrs
Tu
Jun 21-Aug 9
5-5:30 pm
$96/$115
Swim Lessons Level 2
15429
4-6 yrs
W
Jun 22-Aug 10
5-5:30 pm
$96/$115
Swim Lessons Level 3
15403
4-7 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
11-11:30 am
$84/$101
Swim Lessons Level 4
15404
6-14 yrs
Su
Jun 19-Aug 7
11:30 am-12 pm
$84/$101
Pre-Team Swim Club
15382
6-14 yrs
M & Th
Jun 20-Aug 11
4:15-5:15 pm
$133/$162
Mid-Day Masters Swim Club
15410
18+ yrs
M&W&F
Jun 20-Sep 2
12-1 pm
$184 members only
Mid-Day Master Swim Punch Pass - 10 Visits
15414
18+ yrs
M&W&F
Jun 20-Sep 2
12-1 pm
$75 members only
HEBREW CLASSES Rivka Degani: 301.348.3810 | rdegani@jccgw.org Intensive Beginning Hebrew Summer Class
15431
14+ yrs
Tu & Th
Jun 21-Jul 28
7-9:30 pm
$350
Intermediate Level Hebrew Summer Class
15430
14+ yrs
M
Jun 27-Aug 1
7-9:30 pm
$150
Advanced Hebrew Summer Class
15433
14+ yrs
W
Jul 6-27
7-9:30 pm
$150
$25/$30
BENDER-DOSIK PARENTING CENTER Lauren Dworkin: 301.348.3837 | ldworkin@jccgw.org Story Time Wednesdays
15443
0-4 yrs
W
Jun 8-Aug 10
10-11 am
Story Time Thursdays
15444
0-4 yrs
Th
Jun 9-Aug 11
10-11 am
$25/$30
Shabbat Shalom Playgroup
15406
0-5 yrs
F
Jun 10-Aug 12
10-11 am
Free/register at jccgw.org/parenting
Hot Date! Summer Playtime
15445
0-12 mos
M
Jun 13-Aug 8
11 am-12 pm
$20/$25
Hot Date! Summer Playtime
15446
12-24 mos
Tu
Jun 14-Aug 9
11 am-12 pm
$20/$25
FITNESS Dawn Hubbard-Powell: 301.348.3891 | dhubbardpowell@jccgw.org Parkinson's - NIA
15426
18+ yrs
Su
May 1-Jul 24
1-2 pm
$85
Parkinson's - Chair based
15425
18+ yrs
Tu
May 3-Jul 19
1-2 pm
$85
Parkinson's - Yoga
15388
18+ yrs
Th
May 5-Jul 21
1-2 pm
$85
Tai Chi
15380
12+ yrs
M
Jul 11-Sep 19
11:30 am-12:30 pm
$99/$149
Women with Weights
15391
16+ yrs
M&F
Jun 6-Jul 29
9:30-10:30 am
$135/$150
3-5 yrs
W
Jun 29-Aug 10
3:15-3:55 pm
$135/$156 $135/$156
KARATE Susan Fisher: 301.348.3892 | sfisher@jccgw.org Lil Dragons Karate Wednesday
15419
Kid Tiger Karate Wednesday
15415
5-8 yrs
W
Jun 29-Aug 10
4-4:45 pm
Beginner/Intemediate Karate Wed 4:45 PM
15416
7-18 yrs
W
Jun 29-Aug 10
4:45-5:30 pm
$135/$156
Advanced/Black Belt Karate Wednesday
15420
7+ yrs
W
Jun 29-Aug 10
5:30-6:15 pm
$135/$156
SPORTS Anthony Hunter: 301.348.3852 | ahunter@jccgw.org. Summer Sports Fun
15478
6-12 yrs
M, Tu, W, Th
Jun 27-Jul 7
4:15-5 pm
$100/$120
Summer Sports Fun
15479
6-12 yrs
M, Tu, W, Th
Jul 11-21
4:15-5 pm
$100/$120
Summer Sports Fun
15480
6-12 yrs
M, Tu, W, Th
Jul 25-Aug 11
4:15-5 pm
$150/$180
MUSIC Private music lessons are offered year-round for students 5+ years. Contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 of jgetz@jccgw.org.
Summer Mamanet Clinics
For information about these sports clinics for women 18 and older, please contact Anthony Hunter at 301.348.3852 or ahunter@jccgw.org.
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6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • jccgw.org • 301.881.0100
CONTRIBUTIONS Thank You for Your Support To make a tribute gift, please visit jccgw.org/ tribute or contact Katya at 301.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org. This list reflects gifts received from March 21 through April 20. 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 memory of Andrew Helgeson’s yahrzeit on May 25th. “We miss you and cannot believe it is 11 years already.” by Jennifer, Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Day in Maryland, May 25, 2016, in memory of Andrew Helgeson’s yahrzeit declared by Governor Martin O’Malley by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in memory of what would have been Ida Weiss’ birthday May 24th (maternal grandmother of Andrew) by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Jennifer Helgeson by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Rita Helgeson by Jennifer and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Richard Helgeson by Jennifer and Rita Helgeson • in honor of Rita and Richard Helgeson’s anniversary May 17th by Jennifer Helgeson • mazel tov to Dr. Jennifer Helgeson and LT Stewart Latwin (USN) on their engagement, proud parents Rita and Richard Helgeson and Barbara and Hon. Joseph Latwin by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Khristin Carroll’s birthday May 14th by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Julia Reider’s birthday May 24th by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Robert Weiss’ birthday May 24th by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Dr. Julius Goldhar’s birthday by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Dr. Robert and Mrs. Adrienne Camps and family by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • mazel tov to Winnie Chen and Noah GrosfeldKatz on the birth of their son Avi Grosfeld Katz Chen, who was born on March 19th by Jennifer, Rita and Richard Helgeson • mazel tov to Rabbi Philip, Rebecca and Hannah Weintraub on the birth of Eliana Devora by Jennifer, Rita and Richard Helgeson
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• in honor of Jennifer Helgeson’s engagement by Andi Kronzek CULTURAL ARTS Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series • in honor of Janet Getz by Hilda and Mike Getz EARLY CHILDHOOD Marc Jeffrey Streidel Memorial Playground Fund • in memory of Frances Elizabeth MacKenzie by Robin and Glenn Streidel GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Irwin Nadell by Martha and Stuart Bindeman; Suzanne and Michael Feinstein • in memory of Leonard Chod by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein • in memory of Irene Nimetz Margolin by Lillian Kronstadt IMAGINE: A Night Supporting Scholarships at the J • in honor of Liza Levy by Mindy Strelitz and Andrew Cornblatt; Lisa and Murry Gunty; Nancy and Reid Liffmann; Susan and Laurence Schor RESETTLEMENT Frances K. Stern Memorial Fund for New Americans • in memory of Dr. Faina Gerasun Khodak by Reesa, Steve and Ryan Grossman SENIOR ADULTS Dr. Coleman and Sylvia Raphael Endowment for Older Adult Programs • in memory of Coleman Raphael by Lillian Lafer; Marilyn Levin; Gloria and Murray Loew Marjorie and Martin Schwartzberg Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Stephen Friedlander by Marjorie and Marty Schwartzberg • in memory of Dr. Carl (Jerry) Silodor by Marjorie and Marty Schwartzberg Sweetbaum Family Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Barbara Hayman by Selma Sweetbaum • in honor of Mimi Burton by Selma and Harvey Sweetbaum
SPECIAL NEEDS Benjamin L. Friedberg Endowment Fund for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Gary Moss by Toby Friedberg Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needs • in memory of Stephen Friedlander by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn David Lev Kandel Memorial Endowment Fund • in memory of Lynn Mancini’s brother by Melanie and Rami Kandel • in memory of William Gorman by Melanie and Rami Kandel TEEN PROGRAMS Richard B. Reff, M.D. Maccabi Youth Games Endowment Fund • in commemoration of “the 119th anniversary of my grandfather’s birth” by Richard Reff • in honor of Dr. Lew Schon by Jodi and Richard Reff • in honor of Dr. Andrew Pearle by Jodi and Richard Reff
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
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UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY, MAY 1 2-4 p.m. Mindful Meet & Greet (page 9) 7:30 p.m. Concert: Claremont Trio (page 8)
SUNDAY, MAY 22 1-3:30 p.m. “Vision Matters 2016: The Remarkable Retina” at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital (page 9)
TUESDAY, MAY 3 7:30-9 p.m. “Stepping into the Financial Caregiving Role.” (page 9)
THURSDAY, MAY 26 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Health & Wellness Expo at Leisure World (page 6) 1:30-3 p.m. History Club. 301.348.3760 7:30 p.m. Mix & Mingle for Baby Boomers and Kindred Spirits. $3. 301.348.3808
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 1:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age meets at Shaare Tefila for a comedy show with Keith Barany. $6. 301.348.3832 6:30 p.m. Goldman Art Gallery event: An Evening with Gerald Wartofsky (page 8) 8 p.m. Biblical Archaeology Lecture: “A Hittite in King David’s Court? In Search of the Iron Age Hittites.” Contact BAF.JCCGW@gmail. com. THURSDAY, MAY 12 1 p.m. Hadassah/JCCGW Book Group: “Henna House” by Nomi Eve (page 8) FRIDAY, MAY 13 5:45 p.m. Shabbat Shabbang (page 7) MONDAY, MAY 16 10:30 a.m. -2:15 p.m. Coming of Age @ Ring House with exercise, discussion, lunch and entertainment by Mike Suser and The Night & Day Band. $5 for lunch. 301.348.3832 WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 7:30 p.m. Kinor, the JCCGW resident dance company directed by Barbara Supovitz, performs at Friendship Heights Village Center (4433 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland). Free. 301.348.3777. THURSDAY, MAY 19 6:30 p.m. IMAGINE: A Night Supporting Scholarships at the J (page 6)
SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM 301.348.3760
Mondays Temple Solel in Bowie
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 7 p.m. Annual Meeting (page 4) SUNDAY, JUNE 5 3 p.m. JCCGW School of Dance concert: “Dance to the Music.” 301.348.3777. 2-5 p.m. Israel Fest at the JCCGW (page 2) THURSDAY, JUNE 16 1 p.m. Hadassah/JCCGW Book Club: “In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist” by Ruhama King Feuerman (page 8)
Mon.-Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.
HEALTH & FITNESS HOURS
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.
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
The building closes ½ hour after the H&F Department closes.
Tuesdays JCCGW in Rockville
2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each Month Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton
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MONDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day 7 a.m.-6 p.m. H&F hours Offices and preschool closed
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