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CENTER STORY Recognizing the Service of Jews in the Military By Andrea Kronzek

memorial that will stand in the grassy area to the Center’s left (as one is facing the Center). A Wall of Honor will be erected, and two benches will be installed adjacent to a walkway leading to the memorial.

Rendering of the revamped Jewish War Veterans memorial.

In November 2008, at a Veteran’s Day observance in honor of the Jewish men and women who have served in the United States military, a sculpture memorializing American Jewish war veterans was unveiled on the grassy area between the Bender JCC and JSSA buildings. Created by internationally-known artist Phillip Ratner, the sculpture was donated by Alexander and Ruth Adler, both of blessed memory.

Mr. Gold took the lead on raising funds to make the project a reality. Just over $30,000 has been collected, but more funds will be needed to realize the plans and for ongoing maintenance. Lt. Colonel Goldberg is a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, both as an enlisted man and a commissioned officer. He spent half his career in Europe, serving in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and twice in what was then West Germany. Colonel Goldberg also flew 217 combat missions in Southeast Asia, earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses for valor and 17 Air Medals. Asked why it is so important to recognize the service of Jewish military personnel, he explains:

Three years ago, four members of Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 692 – Post Commander Stuart Freeman; Lt. Colonel Sheldon Goldberg, Ph.D., USAF (Ret) and Walter Gold, both past Post commanders; and Bernard Resnick, who proposed rehabilitating the Memorial ─ joined forces to make the sculpture more visible and more accessible in order to meaningfully serve the purpose for which it was intended. Where it was placed in 2008, anyone with difficulty walking or needing a wheelchair would find it difficult to reach. The expense to build a ramp or walkway to the memorial made it prohibitive to do so.

“So many people have no idea of the extent to which American Jews have not only served, but fought for the right to serve our country. They do not know that even before the United States became the United States, Jews served in many ways to defend this country. They fought in the French and Indian Wars, were soldiers and senior officers in the Revolutionary War, gained fame in the War of 1812, and served by the thousands on both sides of the Civil War, in which four Union Jewish soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor. They fought with honor and courage in the Indian Wars and the Haitian Insurrection, Lt. Colonel Goldberg and Mr. Freeman and enlisted by the thousands in World worked on the design of a remodeled

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Bender JCC CEO Michael Feinstein says of the project, “We are proud to have worked with members of Jewish War Veterans Post 692 to assure that the memorial will be accessible to all, and will be a place community members can visit to show respect to the Jewish men and women who have sacrificed so much to serve our country.” A rededication is scheduled for Veterans Day on Sunday, November 13, to which the general public, along with county and state dignitaries, Jewish military personnel and representatives of the JWV’s Department of Maryland, will be invited. “Many Jewish veterans died protecting our freedom and liberty,” says Lt. Colonel Goldberg. “The American Jewish Veterans memorial at the Bender JCC will be a place where our Montgomery County community – both old and young, those who have served and those who have not – can come to honor and learn about those who did serve, are serving and will serve.” If you would like to honor a loved one or friend who has worn the uniform of one of the U.S. armed services, please consider purchasing a plaque for the Wall of Honor or a paver for the Remembrance Walk. For details, please contact Lt. Colonel Goldberg at 301.572.6168 or fitrg8tr@verizon.net. For more information about the rededication, please see next month’s Center Scene or contact Jennifer Smith at 301.348.3778 or jsmith@benderjccgw.org.

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LEADERSHIP OFFICERS Felicia K. Gottdenker, Chair of the Board of Directors Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Chair-Elect Helen Rubin, Administration/Finance Chair & Treasurer Arthur Polott, Development Chair Adam Polsky, Membership & Programming Chair Holli Beckerman Jaffe, Governance Chair Neil Gurvitch, General Counsel Andrew Chod, Secretary Brian Gaines, Assistant Secretary Matthew Weinberg, Assistant Treasurer Lisa Gunty, Ombudsperson IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bradley C. Stillman BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brent Berger, MD Randi K. Meyrowitz Mindy Berger Jill Myers Robert I. Black Candace Ourisman Nathan Bortnick Tracy Bloom Schwartz Andrew Bridge Reed Sexter Elana Fine Andrew P. Shulman Brett Friedman Dale Singer Samuel Gallo Maurice “Mac” Ron Gorfinkel VerStandig Toby Gottesman The Honorable Jeff Meredith Jacobs Waldstreicher Rami Kandel Sharon Zissman COUNCIL OF ADVISORS Daniel H. Abramowitz Michael Smith Liss David S. Bender Lawrence Mann Stuart Bindeman Alan Meltzer Dean Eisen Pamela Nadell, PhD Bernard Forseter Robert Phillips 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 Jeffrey Linowes PAST PRESIDENTS Morris Cafritz 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 Col. Julius Goldstein z”l 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 Joel S. Kaufman z”l Bernard S. White z”l Harry King z”l Morton H. Wilner z”l Fred Kogod z”l Donald E. Wolpe Robert P. Kogod z”l Samuel Lehrman of blessed memory Harry M. Linowes z”l

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New J, New Year, New Us Message from Michael It has been a summer of change. Our reading Timothy Gallwey’s classic book “The renovation of the building continued Inner Game of Tennis,” which is about so with Phase 2, which included completion much more than tennis. Gallwey defines the of the preschool (lower level and new “inner game” as the game that takes place in corridor) and renovation of the indoor our minds in which our opponent is lapse of pool and adult locker rooms. Our name concentration, nervousness, self-doubt and changed to the Bender JCC of self-condemnation. These are the Greater Washington, thanks inner demons that keep us from to an incredibly generous and performing our best – at tennis or transformational gift by the in life. Howard and Sondra Bender family. We completed a staff It turns out that these vastly reorganization that brought different books complement each talented new personnel into key other in ways that I would not positions and involved a number have imagined. Gallwey reminded of transitions in the jobs of our Michael Feinstein, CEO me of a simple, but important tool senior leadership team. That is to deal with change and stress: quite a bit of change in a short time. focus attention in the present moment. If I’ve learned anything in my years as a leader, it is that with great change comes great stress. Our members were stressed by the unavailability of facilities that they wanted to use. Our staff was stressed by temporary relocations and adjusting to new colleagues and responsibilities. And, yes, I was stressed by the increased demands on my time for construction meetings, onboarding new staff, closing a fiscal year, preparing for the fall calendar of events, and the need to raise the final $2 million to complete our New J. (Yes, we are still working to reach our goal.) Not surprisingly, the time pressures to complete our work on schedule meant that patience was not always in abundance. With so many moving pieces, it was difficult to always be my best self. The arrival of the New Year is just what I needed to wake myself up and begin anew a journey of self-reflection and self-discovery. My annual ritual involves re-reading sections of Rabbi Alan Lew’s book “This is Real and You are Completely Unprepared,” which takes the reader on a spiritual journey around the Jewish rituals from Tisha B’Av through Sukkot. As I think about all of the external forces affecting me this past year and summer, I ask myself in what ways I need to improve. What do I need to forgive myself for and what do I need to seek forgiveness for? I was contemplating these questions at the same time as I started re-

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How many times have I (or you) been in conversation with someone while thinking about something else, sat in a meeting or had a conversation while looking at a smart phone, or engaged in distracted walking by texting at the same time? I am convinced that multi-tasking keeps us from being present and bringing our best selves to the task at hand or the friend, colleague or loved one we are with and who deserves our attention. We are always on a journey, but sometimes we are not really conscious of where we are and where we are going. According to the great contemporary philosopher Yogi Berra, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” The shofar is our call to be mindful of our journey and find ways to improve ourselves. It is our annual call to consider what a “new us” looks like and take the steps to get there. One of my goals for the New Year is to be more present. I’m sure I’ll come up with some others before the gates close. Wishing you Shana Tova U’Metukah, a good and sweet year. May it be a year of peace.

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HEALTH & FITNESS HEREDITARY CANCER IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

JCC MACCABI GAMES

What is YOUR Family’s Story?

Huddle Up!

Sunday, October 16 | 11 a.m. | Free You may want to take the family history quiz at https://hereditarycancerquiz. com/jccgw.

Genetic testing can help you determine if you are at increased risk for developing certain types of disease and understand available preventive medicine options. One in 44 Ashkenazi individuals carries the altered BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene associated with increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as prostate and pancreatic cancer. Learn more about genetic testing at this workshop. A complimentary brunch will be served.

This program is free; RSVP at benderjccgw.org/brca. For details, contact Amy Gantz at 301.348.3713 or agantz@benderjccgw.org. Thank you to our 15 volunteer coaches who took 100 athletes (age 13-16) to St. Louis, MO and Stamford, CT for the 2016 JCC Maccabi Games. Congratulations to all our medal winners! To see photos, please visit facebook.com/ teamgreaterwashington. If you are interested in joining Team Greater Washington next summer, visit benderjccgw.org/maccabi or send an email to games@benderjccgw.org.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 16 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join Us for Health, Community & Fun! Group Exercise Demos Fitness Assessments Family Gym Health Information Sessions Hereditary Cancer Panel Discussion (11 am)

Bring a friend and take advantage of special offers!

Free Raffles Refreshments Sukkah Village (11 am-1pm)

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DEVELOPMENT www.benderjccgw.org/champions

Dinner of Champions Where every all-star is included

November 19, 2016

Jillian Copeland to receive Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award SPONSORSHIP LEVEL $25,000 $18,000 $10,000 $5,000 $3,600 $1,800 Jason Belinkie to receive Bender JCC Maccabi Legacy Award Tickets

The DinnerTribute of Champions honors those Book who have achieved success in the world of sports, and those who have made extraordinary contributions to our community.Invitation recognition (confirm by Sept. 9) Website, Center Scene, Donor newsletter

Now celebrating its 25th year, funds Closed circuit TV in of lobby and raised through the Dinner Champions fitness center (November 2016) support our nationally-recognized Camp Banner in gym with name or logo JCC Inclusion Program. The program Name or logo on promotional banner to hang in fitness center and lobby Video recognition

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2016 HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE AWARD Phone:___________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________ Jules Jacobs, Lacrosse Daniel Kuhnreich, Basketball Your gift, less $85 per participant, is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Brian Lossing, Soccer Track □ My Check is enclosed, made payable to the Bender JCC of Greater Washington □ Please bill me □ Please charge my: □ VISA □ MC and □ AMEX □ DISCOVER Cooper Macklin, Basketball Credit Card Number_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reuben Winston, Track and Field/Cross Country Expiration Date__________________________________ Security Code _____________ Signature__________________________________ Jaycee Yegher, Swimming City: _________________________________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ____________________________

Please mail completed form to: Bender JCC Development Department, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852

Registration openupon at benderjccgw.org/champions. Last under yearthe this eventSolicitations sold out,Act soarebealso sure to register early! Financial statements is available request. Documents and information submitted Maryland available, for the cost of postage andFor copies, frominformation, the Maryland Secretary of State, House, Annapolis MD 21401, 410-974-5534. A financial statement is available upon more contact JodiState Shulimson at jshulimson@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3769. written request from the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.

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The Bender JCC of Greater Washington wishes you and your family a happy, healthy and sweet New Year! B E N D E R

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CHILDREN & FAMILIES Open Doors and New Beginnings With the arrival of the Jewish New Year of 5777, the Bender Preschool celebrates the addition of more than 70 new families to our community. We opened the new doors, one large and one small, of our renovated preschool to 192 children. We welcomed children as young as 18 months as we expanded to include our first toddler class. The renovations on the lower The new preschool reception area has large level of our preschool (the windows that overlook upper level was renovated what will be a natural play last summer) include a new space. conference room, a library of children’s books, an art studio (atelier), a toddler room and a staff room. All of these changes have enriched the lives of our staff and our students. A heartfelt thank you to the Bender Family and to all those who supported the Capital Campaign. Shana Tova U’Metukah! Have a happy and sweet New Year.

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Open Houses for Prospective Parents For details, please call 301.348.3831.

Thursday, October 27 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 29 10 a.m. Thursday, December 15 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 24 10 a.m.

Celebrate the Jewish Holidays with us! Apples and Honeys

I am Sorry Day

Celebrate the New Year with ShirSynergy’s Lisa Baydush for a kid-friendly, music-ﬁlled Rosh Hashanah complete with apples, honey and mini shofars!

Explore the Yom Kippur holiday in a kid-friendly and musical way, in which the whole family can participate and ﬁnd meaning.

Join our community celebration as we decorate, dance and eat in our sukkah village.

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$80 family ticket-4 or more $30 per adult $15 per child (1-18 years) Free for infants under 1

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CAMP Camp JCC 2017 Camp JCC 2017 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 June 26–July 7 (no camp July 4) July 10–21 July 24–August 11 Summer Kids Club Aleph Week June 19–23 Bet Week August 14–18 Gimmel Week August 21–25 (pending approval of school calendar) Applications Returning 2016 Camp JCC member* campers Returning 2016 Camp JCC campers Bender JCC member* families new to Camp JCC Open Applications

November 1** – 10 November 11** – 22 November 23** – December 1 December 2**

*Must have family level membership in good standing for 12 consecutive months, including Summer 2017. **Applications can be submitted beginning at 12 noon.

For more information, contact Phil Liebson at 301.348.3880 or pliebson@benderjccgw.org.

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ARTS & CULTURE Dance Changes Everything

GOLDMAN ART GALLERY

Exhibits Highlight Jewish Artists and Experiences GROUNDTRUTH: WORK, PLAY AND CONFLICT IN THE THIRD WORLD By Ben Barber Through October 16 The photographic images of veteran foreign correspondent Ben Barber bring the real daily struggles and joys of Third World citizens to life. Mr. Barber shows that all is not war, famine and hunger, but there is a world of understanding, intellect, happiness and love.

Eden by Ronnie Spiewak

The Bender JCC School of Dance offers a full and varied curriculum with instruction in all disciplines of dance for students at all levels, an excellent faculty and small class sizes, encouraging the development of talent, confidence and selfdiscipline through individual attention. Registration is open!

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The Gildenhorn/Speisman Center for the Arts at the Bender JCC is proud to host meaningful exhibits revolving around Jewish experiences, identity and culture in the modern and warm setting of the Goldman Art Gallery. We gratefully acknowledge The Kaplan Family Foundation for their support. The exhibits are open when the Bender JCC is open. For more information, contact Lisa Del Sesto at 301.348.3756 or ldelsesto@benderjccgw.org.

NEW ORCHESTRA OF WASHINGTON (NOW)

Read Now, Discuss Later

With Pianist Mayumi Sakamoto Sunday, October 30 | 3 p.m.

Are you interested in joining a book group? The Hadassah/ Bender JCC group is always open to new members; join us! For information, contact Ellen Elow-Mintz at 301.897.2796 or ellenlovesbooks54@gmail.com.

Smaller is Better

Smaller is Better, NOW’s motto for its fifth season, is the inspiration for this program of three orchestral works in reduced instrumentations. An ensemble of soloists will enhance Pianist Mayumi Sakamoto the intimate qualities of the works, and the virtuosity of each individual part. Japanese pianist Mayumi Sakamoto, the youngest person ever (at the age of 19) to participate in the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow, will solo in Grieg’s beloved piano concerto in A minor. Ms. Sakamoto is the winner of the 2004 International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition in Oslo. Tickets are $20 for students, $35 for Bender JCC members, and $40 for the general public. To purchase tickets, please visit benderjccgw.org/concerts.

Thursday, November 17 | 1 p.m. “As Close to Us as Breathing” by Elizabeth Poliner Thursday, January 12 | 1 p.m. “Pumpkinflowers” by Matti Friedman Thursday, March 9 | 1 p.m. “Shylock is My Name” by Howard Jacobson Thursday, May 11 | 1 p.m. “Safekeeping” by Jassamyn Hope Thursday, June 15 | 1 p.m. “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” by Sarit Yishai-Levi

Claremont Trio

We’re on the Air

ROCK PAPER SCISSOR By Ronnie Spiewak October 20-November 16 Ronnie Spiewak uses collage as a vehicle to express her ideas and emotions. The scissors and the Exacto blade are her paintbrushes, and paper is her pallet. She uses the calligraphy of foreign languages and Hebrew newsprint to symbolize dialogue, culture and timelessness. Her work is inspired by nature, travel, words and people.

Tune in to Classical WETA’s Front Row Washington at 90.9 FM on Monday, October 17 at 9 p.m. to hear a broadcast of the fabulous Claremont Trio concert recorded live at the Bender JCC’s Kreeger Auditorium at the May 1, 2016 Polinger Artists of Excellence Series concert.

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Who tells your story? SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 JBook Community Read Event 12 p.m. Ms. Sara Levy’s Salon

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 10 a.m. Rabbi Jamie Korngold Sadie and Ori and the Blue Blanket

THREE EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS • Online at benderjccgw.org/bookfestival • Box office (beginning October 9): Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and one hour prior to each Book Festival event • Call the box office at 301.348.3805

2 p.m. Ronnie Spiewak Rock Paper Scissor Goldman Art Gallery Artist Talk

7 p.m. Kate Siegel and Crazy Jewish Mom Mother, Can You Not?

BOOK STORE HOURS DURING THE BOOK FESTIVAL Monday-Friday | 9-10 a.m. and 3-6 pm Sunday | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. And one hour before and after each Book Festival event

7 p.m. Cynthia Kaplan Shamash The Strangers We Became: Lessons in Exile from One of Iraq’s Last Jews

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 10 a.m. Mike Silver Stars in the Ring: Jewish Champions in the Golden Age of Boxing

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Election Day

11:30 a.m. Neil Leifer Relentless: The Stories behind the Photographs

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5 p.m. Lauren Belfer And After the Fire MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 10 a.m. Gayle Forman Leave Me

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult Coloring Book Workshop 12 p.m. John Yochelson Loving and Leaving Washington: Reflections on Public Service

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Opening Night Patrons Event 7:30 p.m. Yael Dayan Transitions

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Mental Health Awareness Day

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 12 p.m. Jonathan Rabb Among the Living

10 a.m. Claudia Kalb Andy Warhol was a Hoarder

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7:30 p.m. Story District (Preshow Reception at 6:30 p.m.)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 11th Annual Book Club Brunch 10:30 a.m. Elizabeth Poliner As Close to Us as Breathing

12 p.m. Lisa F. Smith Girl Walks out of a Bar 7 p.m. Andrew Nagorski The Nazi Hunters

1 p.m. Anne Sebba Les Parisiennes: How the Women of Paris Lived, Loved and Died under Nazi Occupation 2nd Annual Herman Taube Memorial Program 5 p.m. Of Blessed Memory: Elie Weisel Remembered WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Post Book Festival Event 7:30 p.m. Alona Frankel Girl: My Childhood and the Second World War

benderjccgw.org/bookfestival The Bender 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 Bender JCC 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 Adult Living & Learning: It’s ALL at the Bender JCC

Fulfill ALL of the keys to healthy aging at the Bender JCC! Work out in our fitness center to maintain your body and reduce stress, cultivate social relationships through our clubs, have a nutritious kosher meal, and keep your brain stimulated through our ALL (Adult Living & Learning) program. For more information, contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@benderjccgw.org.

LIVE WELL: HOW TO REMAIN HEALTHY AND HAPPY THROUGH THE YEARS

Wednesdays, Oct. 19-Nov. 9 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. $40 mem./$50 gen. public | Code 15503 This class will empower you to take control of your health, improve the quality of your life, and help you understand the keys to healthy aging. Instructor: Lori Fish Bard, HHC, AADP

EXPLORING ULTRAORTHODOX LIFE IN ISRAEL, PART II

Join us for the second season of the highly-acclaimed Israeli television series, “Shtisel.” Each episode will be preceded by a discussion of this unique perspective of life in Israel, and followed by a Q & A. Instructor: Ira Weiss, PhD At the Bender JCC Wednesdays, Oct. 19-Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 23) | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $30 mem./$40 gen. public | Code 15547 At Leisure World Thursdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 1 (skip Nov. 24) | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $30 Leisure World residents | Code 15530

WRITING AND SHARING YOUR LIFE STORY

Learn how to share your family history with the generations to come. Instructor: Roberta Benor At the Bender JCC Wednesdays, Oct. 19-Nov 16 | 1-2 p.m. $25 mem./$35 gen. public | Code 15491 At Leisure World Thursdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 17 | 1-2 p.m. $25 Leisure World residents | Code 15872

AARP SAFE DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE

Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sharpen your skills behind the wheel and become a safer and better driver. Many insurance companies will give a discount for successfully completing the class. Instructor: Jerry Hulman. Reservations and payment are required before the start of the class. Please call Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 to make your reservation and receive payment details. $15 for AARP mem./$20 for all others

A Klezmer Kind of Night Sunday, November 6 6 p.m. Cocktails | 7 p.m. Dinner & Concert The community is invited to join us for drinks, dinner and a freilach (festive) evening featuring a heartwarming, toe-tapping Klezmer concert presented by the Seth Kibel Quartet. Tickets (which include drinks, dinner, the concert and coffee) are $40 each. For more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@benderjccgw.org.

Seth Kibel, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier woodwind specialists, will perform with his quartet at the Bender JCC.

L’Shana Tova from the Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program

Due to the Jewish holiday schedule, the Monday and Tuesday senior satellite program will not meet in October UNTIL October 31 at Ring House! 10

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CONTRIBUTIONS Thank You for Your Support

• in honor of Daniel Flesch by Connor Krause and family To make a tribute gift, please visit benderjccgw. org/tribute or contact Katya at 301.348.3855 or • in honor of Daniel Taylor; Alyssa Berez, Ilan Blask, Ajay Branch; Maya Lidell; Robbie katya@benderjccgw.org. Shorr; Matthew Caramanico The following gift reflects gifts received from by Max Rubinstein June 29 through August 9. • in honor of Hannah Wandersman; Mark Reichel; Rachel Shaw; Ali Barry; Aaron CAMP Ammerman; Lauren Gottfried Barbara Cohen and Walter Shorr Memorial by Sam Rubinstein Fund for Camp Scholarships and Israel • in honor of Laurene Batiquin; Brett HarrisInitiatives Gallahue • in memory of Dolores Stillman by Lucia and Eric Tolson by the Shorr family • in honor of Valeria Hildalgo Lopez by Violet Berlin and family R. Andrew Helgeson “Heart of Gold” • in honor of Liz Oser; Stephanie Zweig; Ben Memorial Endowment Fund for Camp JCC Jaffe; Jed Wardlaw; Hannah Wandersman; Counselor Awards Mark Reichel; Rachel Shaw; Ali Barry; • in memory of “our son, Andrew” Aaron Ammerman; Lauren Gottfried; by Rita and Richard Helgeson Danielle Singman; Gavin Bone; Julia • in honor of Richard Helgeson’s birthday Epstein; Michelle Eirhart; Kyle Stolove; October 1st (father of Andrew) Matthew Caramanico by Rita and Jennifer Helgeson by Simon, Charlotte, Susan and David • in honor of Jennifer Helgeson Pugach by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Rebecca Gillman; Juwan Belle; • in honor of Richard Helgeson Barbara Hernandez; Celia Skulnik; Melanie by Rita and Jennifer Helgeson Kent; Margaret Taylor; Lynn Broder • in honor of Rita Helgeson by Ruthie Pollak and family by Jennifer and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Brian Shorr; Jonah Shrock • in honor of the upcoming marriage of Dr. by Robin Tolin Jennifer Helgeson and Lt. Stewart Latwin • in honor of Ben Jaffe and Lainie Jaffe by Rita and Richard Helgeson by Holli Beckerman Jaffe and Matt Jaffe • in memory of Alec Barney Wolf’s yahrzeit, • in honor of Arianna Huff, Tali Elfasi, Trish October 17th (maternal great, great Swim and Tenay Graham grandfather of Andrew) by Eva, Sammy and Olivia Guimaraes by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Ayanna Millett, Mandy Spiwak, • in memory of Fannie Wolf Weiss’ yahrzeit on Teddy Carroll, Gavin Bone, Alexa Edwards, October 2nd (maternal great grandmother Matthew Caramanico, Ajay Branch, Sydney of Andrew) Roberts, Ely Liebowitz, Adam Blitzstein, by Rita and Richard Helgeson Robbie Shorr, Maya Lidell and Amy Fauber • in memory of what would have been Bernard by Nolyn and Lila Ziman Samuel Feinstein’s birthday October 2nd • in honor of Harris Baylin and Isaac (maternal grandfather of Andrew) Betaharon by Rita and Richard Helgeson by Wilma, John, Alexandra and Paula Burris • in honor of Hannah Weintraub’s birthday, • in honor of Tali Kosowsky proud parents Rabbi Phil Weintraub and by Seunghyun Lee and family Mrs. Becca Weintraub, happy sister, Eliana • in honor of Sydney Roberts, Adam Blitzstein, by Jennifer Helgeson Ely Liebowitz, Maya Lidell, Robbie Shorr, • in honor of John Covell’s birthday Matthew Caramanico by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson by Sivan, Meital and Ophir Lurie • in honor of Ruth Book’s birthday • in honor of Amy Fauber, Lauren Olson, by Rita and Richard Helgeson Kristin Brown, Gavin Bone, Juwan Belle, • in honor of Anita Goldhar’s birthday Jon Cohn, Courtney Neher, Deniz Umitli, by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson Lindsay Finkelstein, Jake Chukran, Matthew • with sympathy for the passing of Felice G. Caramanico and Alexa Edwards Salerno, father of Alec Salerno and wife by Sivan, Meital and Ophir Lurie Cheryl and family • in honor of Elizabeth Bartolotta, Megan Lim, by Richard and Rita Helgeson Danielle Flicker, Hanna Andrews, Margaret • with best wishes to Paul Schwartz Capozzi, Sam Kevy by Jennifer Helgeson by Sivan, Meital and Ophir Lurie • in honor of Kim Goldberg; Liz Oser; Stephanie Zweig Jane Hulman Camp Scholarship Fund by Jill Gessner • in honor of Jerry Hulman’s birthday • in honor of Tali Elfasi, Lauren Levy, Gavin by Joni and Murray Pelta Bone and Danielle Singman by Sara Gottovi Camp JCC Special Needs & Inclusion • in honor of Elizabeth Guevara; Elana Kravitz Program by Jeremy, Doris and Edda Martin • in honor of CJ Osuchukwu; Margaret • in honor of Stefanie Brown, Elsy Serpas Capozzi Hernandez, Elizabeth Kosowsky, Leah by Jolie and Vladimir Lechtman Silinsky and Josh Strauss by Elizabeth Bond CHILDREN AND FAMILIES • in honor of Justin Furbush Fern Weiland Memorial Endowment for by Andrea Karp and David Milobsky Parenting Programs • in honor of Valerie Segal • in memory of Bob Weiner by Evelyne and C. Tate Baumrucker by Jill Moskowitz • in honor of Morgan Brashear; Dylan Kapit • in memory of Sam Stern by the Gilbert family by Jill and Izzy Moskowitz • in honor of Aaron Ammerman; Ali Barry; Lauren Gottfried; Mark Reichel; Rachel Shaw by Connor and Chloe Krause and family

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CULTURAL ARTS Bender JCC School of Dance • in memory of Debbie Clark’s mother by Lisa Epstein Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund • in memory of Dr. David Morowitz’s wife by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Norman Nizen by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Jane L. and Robert H. Weiner Museum Endowment Fund • in memory of Robert H. Weiner by Barbara Elem; Rachelle Engelman EARLY CHILDHOOD Bender Early Childhood Center • in memory of David Kivitz by Lisa Epstein; Suzanne and Michael Feinstein; Janet Getz; Andi Kronzek; Sara and Adam Tennen Marc Jeffrey Streidel Memorial Playground Fund • in memory of Stanley Mayer, DDS by Robin Streidel GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Sam Stern by Lisie and Michael Gottdenker; Lisa Gunty; Robert and Arlene Kogod Family Foundation; Jodi and Mark Shulimson • in memory of Meryl Trachtman’s mother by Michael Feinstein • in memory of Megan Riggs’ mother by Michael Feinstein • in memory of Debbie Clark’s mother by Michael Feinstein • in memory of Dolores Stillman by Meg and Marc Gold; Lisa Gunty • in memory of Jerry Herling by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein; Lisie and Michael Gottdenker • in memory of Lou Somarriba’s brother by Lisa, Seth and Mindy Epstein • in memory of David Kivitz by Ruth Carski • in memory of Robert H. Weiner by Adele Greenspon • in honor of Megan Riggs’ marriage by Michael Feinstein • in honor of the birth of Rebecca and Nathan Bortnick’s son Devin by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein; Lisie and Michael Gottdenker; Lisa Gunty • in honor of Nancy Sue Grunley and Alan Golden’s marriage by Tracy and Alan Schwartz JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING Sklar Zuckerman Endowment Fund to Promote Ahavat Yisrael • in memory of Jerry Herling by Sue and Alan Zuckerman • in memory of Rachel Frank by Sue and Alan Zuckerman Jeffrey Wolpe Memorial Fund • in honor of Erik Kimel’s 30th birthday by Donald Wolpe RESETTLEMENT Frances K. Stern Memorial Fund for New Americans • in memory of Sam Stern by the Meltzer family

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SENIOR ADULTS Mary and Harry Harris Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in honor of Irene and Jared Drescher’s anniversary by Vicki Jacobson Deena and Jerome A. Kaplan Fund for Senior Adult Programming • in honor of Jerry Kaplan’s special birthday by David Stearman Rhoda Schoen Memorial Fund for Senior Art Enrichment • in memory of Rhoda Schoen by the Petermans; Jean and Mervin Rosenbaum; Ruth Schlanger Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Marilyn Tayler by Debbie Sokobin • in memory of Lillian Lafer by Gloria Derkay Andrew M. Stern Past President’s Endowment Fund to Benefit Senior Adult Programming • in memory of Sam Stern by Roz Jonas, Lauren and Rachel; Irene and Edward Kaplan Sweetbaum Family Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Lillian Lafer by Selma Sweetbaum • in memory of Sam Stern by Selma and Harvey Sweetbaum • in honor of Michael Flyer by Selma and Harvey Sweetbaum • in honor of Vivian Bass by Selma Sweetbaum SPECIAL NEEDS David Lev Kandel Memorial Endowment Fund • in memory of Ron Savage by Melanie and Rami Kandel • in memory of Kevin Keitel’s father by Melanie and Rami Kandel • in memory of Janet Huber’s mother by Melanie and Rami Kandel • in memory of Jonathan Levy’s mother by Melanie and Rami Kandel Special Needs & Inclusion Program • in memory of Sam Stern by Jodi and Scott Cohen • in honor of Marcia and Barry Strauss’ anniversary by Idelle Feldman • in honor of Danielle Flicker by Aaron, Liz and Aiden Oser • in honor of Phil Liebson; Dan Hayden; Jill Gessner; Doron Tamir; Jared Cheatham; Amy Gantz; Lenny Cheatham; Genevieve Dubroof; Gai Kaufman by Liz Oser • in honor of Diana Deshields by Jacob Jaffe • in honor of Heather Strauss, Jill Gessner, Elizabeth Oser and Dylan Kapit by Julide Aker, Ingrid, Hector and Andrew Cohen • in honor of DJ Broxton by Hector Cohen, Julide Aker and Andrew Cohen • in honor of Krishawna Thigpen by Ingrid Cohen, Julide Aker and Andrew Cohen

W A S H I N G T O N

UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Erev Rosh Hashanah 3 p.m. Offices close

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

Rosh Hashanah Offices & Preschool closed 10 a.m. “Apples & Honeys” Rosh Hashanah Family Program (page 6)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Rosh Hashanah Offices & Preschool closed

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Erev Yom Kippur 1 p.m. Offices & Preschool close 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CESJDS School Out Day. 301.348.3767

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Yom Kippur Offices & Preschool closed 10 a.m. “I Am Sorry Day” Yom Kippur Family Program (page 6)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

Erev Sukkot 7 a.m.-8 p.m. H&F hours 10 a.m.-1 p.m. H&F Open House (page 4) 11 a.m. Workshop: Hereditary Cancer in the Jewish Community (page 4) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sukkah Village (page 6)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17

Sukkot I 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. H&F hours Offices & Preschool closed 9 a.m.-5 p.m. HolidayCare for Bender JCC preschool students. 301.348.3830 9 p.m. Classical WETA’s broadcast of Polinger Artists of Excellence concert: Claremont Trio (page 8)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Sukkot II 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. H&F hours Offices & Preschool closed 9 a.m.-5 p.m. HolidayCare for Bender JCC preschool students. 301.348.3830

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

Simchat Torah

5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. H&F hours Offices & Preschool closed 9 a.m.-5 p.m. HolidayCare for Bender JCC preschool students. 301.348.3830

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

301.348.3760

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

MONDAYS

Tuesdays Bender JCC in Rockville

TUESDAYS

2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each Month Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton Thursdays Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton

6 p.m. Dinner and Klezmer Concert with the Seth Kibel Quartet (page 10)

HEALTH & FITNESS HOURS Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Friday 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. The building closes ½ hour after the H&F Department closes.

WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS

Mondays Temple Solel in Bowie

1st & 3rd Wednesday Of Each Month Young Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation in Silver Spring

2 p.m. Movie: “Dance for PD,” about the effects of dance those with Parkinson’s Disease. Contact Dawn Hubbard-Powell at 301.348.3891 or dhubbardpowell@benderjccgw.org. 3 p.m. NOW concert: “Smaller is Better” with Pianist Mayumi Sakamoto (page 8)

1:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age movie matinee and discussion at Leisure World Clubhouse II: MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 “To Life” (“Auf Das Leben”). $7. 1-2:30 p.m. Coming of Age 301.348.3832 meets at Temple Beth Ami: 8 p.m. Biblical Archaeology “Bastien and Bastienne” by Forum: “Saving the Cultural Mozart, a Chamber Opera. $7. Heritage of Ancient Syria and 301.348.3832 Iraq.” 301.348.3760

10 a.m. Bender Early Childhood WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Center Open House (page 6) 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driver 1:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age Refresher Course (page 10) meets at Shaare Tefilah for a concert of Ladino love songs THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 presented by Susan Gaeta. $7. 301.348.3832 Goldman Art Gallery Exhibit 1:30-3:30 p.m. History Club “Rock Paper Scissor” by meets at the Bender JCC. Ronnie Spiewak opens and is 301.348.3760 featured through November 16. 7:30 p.m. Mix & Mingle Pizza in the Hut. 301.348.3830 Coffeehouse for Baby Boomers & Kindred Spirits: MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 “The Golden Age of American Shemini Atzeret Song: The Gershwins, Cole 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. H&F hours Porter, and Rogers and Offices & Preschool closed Hart,” with performances 9 a.m.-5 p.m. HolidayCare and commentary by Michael for Bender JCC preschool Suser and Katie Hale. $3. students. 301.348.3830 301.348.3808

SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

11 a.m. Women’s Connections 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 2:15 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group

6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • benderjccgw.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