Levis JCC Sandler Center Art, Culture and Learning Brochure Fall 2016

ART, CULTURE & LEARNING Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center

Fall 2016

Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center

Martin & Edith Stein Distinguished Lecturer

Ambassador Dennis Ross Page 3

Middletown Page 10

Book & Author Luncheon Page 8

Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival Page 12

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FALL 2016

Dear Friends

The Levis JCC Sandler Center is proud to announce the inaugural Boca Raton Jewish Festival. We look forward to presenting the very best in Jewish film (including premieres) from the US and around the world, right here in Boca Raton.

It is with great excitement that we warmly welcome the internationally acclaimed Israeli shoe designer Kobi Levi for his United States debut (page 15). This young artisan has designed for world famous celebrities including Lady Gaga, Whoopi Goldberg and Madonna. Now it’s your chance to see, touch, try on and even purchase his spectacular limited edition designs.

Join us for our carefully selected collection of speakers, presenters, artists, authors, courses and workshops, and stay for the friendship and camaraderie that comes with experiencing our programs along with people who share your interests and passions. The Sandler Center is a rich and vibrant community unto itself, one that welcomes you.

Exclusive Magazine Sponsor of the 2016-17 Season

As we begin this new season, it is also the start of another year on the Jewish calendar. Reflecting on all that we have accomplished, all that we continue to bring to our community, we extend our sincere appreciation to each and every one of our members and guests – the people who make these programs so successful. We wish you the sweetest, happiest New Year, one that is enriched with Art, Culture & Learning, friendship and fun! We can’t wait to see you at the Levis JCC Sandler Center.

Warmly,

Arleen Roberts, Levis JCC Art, Culture & Learning Co-chair

Nina Rosenzweig, Levis JCC Art, Culture & Learning Co-chair Robin Rubin, Levis JCC Sandler Center Chair

Susana Flaum, Levis JCC Sandler Center Director

Arts & Learning Membership 2016-17

Give the gift of Art, Culture & Learning Gift Certificates, available in any denomination, can be used for membership or tickets to any event.

Call 561-558-2520 to purchase.

A&L Platinum Membership ($500) and A&L Gold Membership ($75) is offered on a yearly basis, September 1 - August 31. Gold Members enjoy significant discounts and Platinum Members enjoy a vast selection of programs at no cost. Combined Levis JCC Sports & Wellness and A&L members enjoy special discounts. For membership details and a complete list of benefits, call the Sandler Center at 561-558-2520. Membership is not required to attend any Sandler Center Programs.

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Two complimentary passes to Levis JCC Sports & Wellness Center (upon request)

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Complimentary campus security entrance decal ($10 value)

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Art, Culture & Learning programs are sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).

Hours & Information

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Levis JCC Sandler Center office hours 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, daily.

All programs are held at the Levis JCC Sandler Center unless noted.

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Tickets are non-refundable.

Box Office 561-558-2512

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SPECIAL EVENTS Aaron Kula and the Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra: • American Jewish New Year in Jazz Time Sunday, September 25, 3:00 pm Join Aaron Kula’s critically acclaimed Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) with storyteller Caren Schnur Neile in this unique holiday production celebrating the Jewish New Year. KCJO performs a rousing mix of jazzed-up high holiday melodies, influenced by old world Klezmer and American swing, intermingled with powerful and entertaining stories certain to enrich the soul.

• A Very Jewish Concert on Christmas Day Sunday, December 25, 3:00 pm KCJO performs beloved Chanukah, Klezmer and Yiddish tunes in jazz and swing styles. Don’t miss this entertaining afternoon filled with fun, freilachs and special guests.

For each concert: VIP Reserved Seating: $40, Tickets: $30 Zinman Hall

Martin & Edith Stein Distinguished Lecturer

Ambassador Dennis Ross

Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 pm at B’nai Torah Congregation VIP Reception, 6:00 pm Diplomat and author, Dennis Ross has been a direct participant in shaping U.S. policy toward Israel for nearly thirty years. In Doomed to Succeed, he takes us through each administration from Truman to Obama, throwing into dramatic relief each president’s attitudes toward Israel, the often tumultuous debates between key advisers, and the events that drove the policies.

Join us for a fascinating evening on US/Israeli relations as well as his timely pre-election commentary.

VIP Reserved Seating: $75 include preferential seating and exclusive reception prior to the lecture Lecture only: $25, A&L Gold Members and B’nai Torah Members: $20, A&L Platinum Members: Free Co-sponsored with B’nai Torah Congregation

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Michael J. Russer Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Disconnected World Monday, December 5, 2:00 pm Michael is an international speaker, author and two-time cancer survivor who shares with us the profound lessons of his life. We live in the most digitally interactive period of human history, yet how many of us really feel connected with other human beings? In a touching and engaging talk, Michael shares how to deeply and profoundly re-connect with one’s self, life partners and others no matter what challenges life has thrown our way.

VIP Reserved Seating: $36, General Admission: $25, A&L Gold Members: $20, A&L Platinum Members: Free

FootWear Art

by Kobi Levi Gallery Opening Sunday, January 8, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Artist’s Talk by Kobi Levi, 2:00 pm Winter Exhibition: January 8 - March 3 Israeli shoe designer Kobi Levi makes his U.S. debut and will reveal his newest design! Thirty pairs of hand-made custom shoes created and constructed personally by Kobi will be on exhibit and for sale.

Free. Reservations required, call 561-558-2520.

FootWear Art by Kobi Levi is underwritten by Judi & Allan Schuman.

Additional support is provided by Arleen Roberts and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Boca Raton Magazine is the exclusive magazine sponsor of this exhibition and its associated events.

The Fourth Annual International Ladino Day Sunday, January 15, 3:00- 5:00 pm Join us for International Ladino Day, a celebration of the glorious Sephardic Ladino heritage. Levis JCC partners with Balkan Jewish Communities, the Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County and Chabad of Salonika for the Fourth Annual International Ladino Day celebration. Join us for a joyous and educational celebration! Call for more information 561-218-4480.

Suggested donation $10

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Dov Waxman Trouble in the Tribe, The American Jewish Conflict Over Israel Tuesday, January 17, 7:30 pm The author and political science, international affairs and Israel Studies scholar at Northeastern University discusses his book which explores the increasingly contentious place of Israel in the American Jewish community.

VIP Reserved Seating: $36, General Admission $25, A&L Gold Members: $20, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Alan Frumin Chief Senate Parliamentarian in Conversation with Robert Watson

The Secret of Chabad: Inside the World’s Most Successful Jewish Movement with Rabbi David Eliezrie Tuesday, March 28, 7:30 pm Zinman Hall Considered one of the most influential movements in modern Judaism, writers have speculated for decades about the unparalleled success of Chabad Lubavitch.

Rabbi David Eliezrie depicts the events, philosophies, and personalities that have made Chabad Lubavitch a worldwide phenomenon.

All tickets: $15

Tuesday, January 24, 7:30 pm

Co-sponsored with the Chabad of East Boca Raton

Alan Frumin served more than 20 years as the U.S. Senate’s Parliamentarian. Trusted

by Senators on both sides of the aisle, this veteran of Washington DC politics has fascinating stories to share.

Mother Can You Not?

VIP Reserved Seating: $36, General Admission $25, A&L Gold Members: $20, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Jeffrey Toobin Monday, February 13, 7:30 pm Zinman Hall VIP Reception, 6:00 pm Lawyer, legal analyst for CNN, staff writer for the New Yorker, and best-selling author presents his analysis of the Supreme Court, immigration, and the nation’s current political state. His new book American Heiress will be available for purchase.

VIP Reserved Seating: $75 include preferential seating and exclusive reception prior to the lecture, $25 lecture only, A&L Gold Members: $20, A&L Platinum Members: Free

A Book in Concert; Tasa’s Song Friday, March 17, 2:00 pm Readings from Tasa’s Song by Linda Kass, accompanied by musical selections from her novel performed by internationally acclaimed Carpe Diem String Quartet. $30, A&L Gold Members: $25, A&L Platinum Members: Free Generously underwritten by Susan & Seymour Applebaum.

With Kate Siegel and Kim Friedman Thursday, March 30, 2:00 pm At B’nai Torah Congregation No one understands the delicate mother-daughter dynamic better than Kate Siegel— her own mother drove her so crazy that she decided to broadcast their hilarious conversations on Instagram.

Soon, hundreds of thousands of people were following their daily text exchanges, eager to see what outrageous thing Kate’s mom would do next.

Join this hilarious mother/daughter team for a hilarious, loving, moving and insightful afternoon!

General admission $25, B’nai Torah Members, A&L Gold and Platinum Members: $20 Special Mother Daughter Discount: $36 for both Co-sponsored with B’nai Torah Congregation

I Shall Not Be Silent Documentary film about Rabbi Joachim Prinz, a leader of the civil rights movement, and a talk by Dr. Irving Berkowitz, Dean of Academic Affairs, Palm Beach State College.

Thursday, April 20, 2:00 pm VIP Reserved Seating: $36, General Admission $25, A&L Gold Members: $20, A&L Platinum Members: Free In partnership with the Boca Raton Symphonia

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ADULT UNIVERSITY

Marlene & Herb Levin

ADULT UNIVERSITY

Generously underwritten by Marlene & Herb* Levin, Nina & Martin Rosenzweig, and VITAS *Of Blessed Memory

Series price: Pick any 5 Lectures for $75, A&L Gold Members: $50, A&L Platinum Members: Free Individual lectures: $18 per lecture, A&L Gold Members: $12, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Elections 2016: Projections for the Presidential and Congressional Races with Ronald Feinman, Ph.D. Tuesday, November 1, 7:30 pm

Ronald Feinman has been a Professor of American History, Government and Politics for the past four decades, including 22 years as Senior Professor at Broward College and an Adjunct Professor of History and Political Science at Florida Atlantic University (FAU).

Lessons of the 2016 Campaign with Robert P. Watson, Ph.D. Tuesday, November 29, 7:30 pm

What a wild and strange election season it has been! Join us for an in-depth postelection analysis and discussion.

(Additional lecture Wednesday, February 15, 7:30 pm, topic to be announced)

Women on Trial with Myrna Goldberger Monday, December 12, 2:00 pm

This dynamic writer, performer and educator uses storytelling to make history come alive with personal flair in her special form “Edutainment.”

NCJW Speakers Bureau: Anti-Sex Trafficking Tuesday, January 3, 1:00 pm

From NCJW Speakers Bureau. In this modern-day form of slavery, women and children are forced into working in the sex trade, often sold into dangerous and abusive situations right here in the United States. Join us for this eye-opening free lecture and raise your awareness about this disturbing reality. Free lecture.

Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder; Inside the Minds of History’s Great Personalities with Claudia Kalb Wednesday, January 11, 7:30 pm

In this surprising and meticulously researched look at the evolution of mental health, acclaimed health and science

journalist Claudia Kalb gives us a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture.

Jews and Opera: Jewish Folk Tales that have Become Operas with Dr. Joseph Gilbert Thursday, January 19, 7:30 pm This visiting professor is back to present a series of lectures on Jews and opera. Dr. Gilbert will explore how Eastern European Yiddish folk tales and legends from the late 19th and early 20th Century, such as The Dybbuk and The Golem, became the makings of extraordinary operas.

The Comedy of Aging: A Laughing Matter with Ira Epstein, Ph.D. Thursday, January 19, 2:00 pm

There may be nothing that we can do about growing old, but that doesn’t mean we can’t laugh about it! Examine the aging process through comedy routines of Robert Klein, Rita Rudner, Phyllis Diller, Ellen Degeneres, Danny Kaye, Jerry Seinfeld and others; and through songs and cartoons dealing with growing old. Dr. Ira Epstein served as professor and chairperson of the Communication Skills Department at LaGuardia Community College, C.U.N.Y. and as assistant professor in the School of Education at Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y.

Presidential Leadership Throughout American History; The Greats, The Mediocre and the Failures! with Ronald Feinman, Ph.D. Tuesday, February 21, 7:30 pm Ronald Feinman presents a lecture in which the leadership of American presidents is surveyed considering various factors used by historians and political scientists. Presidents from Washington to Obama will be examined and discussed.

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ADULT UNIVERSITY

The Legal and Historical Evolution of Genocide with Irving Berkowitz, Ph.D., Dean of Academic Affairs, Palm Beach State College Thursday, February 23, 7:30 pm Examine the infamous genocides of the 20th Century, how the concept of genocide evolved in international law, and deconstruct the legal definition adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. “Having lost my own family and six million of my small tribe of 15 million in the whole world during one of humanities darkest epochs, I carry a holocaust biography deep inside me,” noted Dr. Irving Berkowitz.

Courses Florence Melton School for Adult Jewish Learning at the Levis JCC Sandler Center

Mondays, 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Starting September 12, 2016 Year One: Rhythms of Jewish Living and Purposes of Jewish Living with Paul Azaroff and Dr. Sandra Lilienthal Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning classes build Jewish literacy through a sophisticated, intellectually stimulating, text-based curriculum for students of all levels and Jewish backgrounds.

Can a 4,000-year-old text speak to a 21st Century world?

Come join the South Palm Beach County Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning community of nearly 1,000 Alumni and sign up for the first year of Melton today.

Classes build Jewish literacy through a sophisticated, intellectually stimulating, text-based curriculum for students of all levels and Jewish backgrounds. No outside of class studying and no homework!

The Melton School core curriculum is a comprehensive, sequential series of text-based lessons, studied over two years. Year One is comprised of 25 lessons taught over 25 weeks for 2 hours a week.

Tuition is $560 per year (includes books) To Register: Go to www.events.org/MeltonBocaRaton Questions: Contact Penina Bredoff at melton@bnai-torah.org or call 561-392-8566

Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court with David G. Dalin, Ph.D. Wednesday, March 29, 7:30 pm Rabbi, historian, author, co-author or editor of 11 books on American Jewish history and politics, Dalin’s writing has appeared in numerous publications. His forthcoming book, The Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court, from Brandeis to Kagan – Their Lives and Legacies, will be published by Brandeis University Press in March 2017. Dalin will explore the increasing diversity of the composition of the Supreme Court and the tradition of a “Jewish Seat” that began with the historic appointment of the first Jewish Justice, Louis D. Brandeis in 1916.

Memory Matters: Memory Retention and Brain Fitness with Barbara F. Klau, M.S. Mondays, 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Session I: January 23, 30, February 6, 13

Session II: February 27, March 6, 13, 20 Afraid you are losing your “edge”? Pick up some fun, interactive, and challenging memory enhancement strategies that will help you feel more empowered and sharp. See how your own particular learning style affects the kinds of techniques that will work for you. At this brain gym, you will work out with a series of whole brain workout exercises, focusing on different aspects of memory. These exercises can help you to identify the strengths and weaknesses in the way your brain works. This course focuses on the age-old concepts of disciplined memory and memory retention techniques.

Barbara Klau holds a Master’s Degree in Education and has worked with adults of all ages for more than 20 years. She developed an interest in memory retention techniques and has developed courses and workshops which she teaches in numerous venues in Connecticut and Florida, particularly to help those with normal ageassociated memory issues.

4-week session: $80, A&L Gold Members: $65, A&L Platinum Members: $50

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PROGRAMS

Technology

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Ongoing Programs Programs are pay at the door, no pre-registration required

iHelp for iPad

Israeli Dancing with Steve Weissman

One on one, hands-on, patient instruction customized to meet you where you are...at your level.

$10, A&L Gold Members: $8, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Private Lessons

If you are a beginner, you will be enjoying your iPad in no time. If you’ve been using your iPad and just want to get to the next level...the possibilities are endless!

It is easy and it is fun and it will enrich your life!

You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Must bring your own iPad. Fridays, by appointment only.

Call Stephanie at 561-558-2541 for more info and to schedule an appointment.

Ongoing Mondays, 7:30 - 10:30 pm Chassidic to Yemenite. All levels welcome.

The Ladies Room with Trudy Berlin, M.A.

Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 -11:30 am Discuss women’s issues relating to finances, relationships, family dynamics, women’s rights and more. Refreshments served. $8, A&L Gold Members: $5, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Psychology of the News with Trudy Berlin, M.A. and Sharon Segal

Ongoing Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm An invigorating discussion of current events and the important issues of our times. Refreshments served. $8, A&L Gold Members: $5, A&L Platinum Members: Free

$35 per lesson

Grandma Googles: Technology Made Easy

6 Fridays, 11:00 am -12:00 pm January 13, 20 and 27, February 10 17, and 24 • How to send and receive email • Use Skype and FaceTime to video chat with friends and family • Explore the internet for a wealth of information • Movies, books, and music at your fingertips Free. Registration is required for Group Workshops. Class size is limited.

Sponsored by VITAS

Torah for Our Times with Rabbi Eli Rabovsky

Ongoing Wednesdays, September - May, 2:00 - 3:00 pm An expedition to the essence of our Jewish heritage and tradition, from Genesis to the present. $5, A&L Gold Members: $3, A&L Platinum Members: Free

The Wisdom Circle with Liz Sterling

Ongoing Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Share, explore and support one another through intelligent and heartfelt conversation. $13, A&L Gold Members: $10, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Life’s Ground Rules: Essential Elements of a Meaningful Life with Marilyn Charwat Ongoing Thursdays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

$13, A&L Gold Members: $10, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Games Mah Jongg and Canasta Lessons

Small class environment. Two consecutive weeks, 2 classes per week.

Pre-registration required. Call 561-558-2520 for information. $75, A&L Gold Members: $55, A&L Platinum Members: Free

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LITERATURE: AUTHORS & THEIR BOOKS

26th Annual Book & Author Luncheon Four best-selling authors present their latest works; includes coffee and pastries, author presentations, lunch and valet parking. Call 561-558-2520 to purchase tickets.

Tuesday, November 15, 9:00 am at Boca West Country Club $100, A&L Gold Members: $90, A&L Platinum Members: $70

Melanie Benjamin, The Swans of Fifth Avenue

Lynda Cohen Loigman, The Two-Family House

Martha Hall Kelly, Lilac Girls

Ina Yalof, Food and the City:

The New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife returns with a triumphant novel about New York’s Photographer: Deborah Feingold “Swans” of the 1950s and the scandalous, headline making and enthralling friendship between literary legend Truman Capote and peerless socialite Babe Paley.

An arresting, powerful debut novel inspired by the life of debutante turned unlikely WWII hero, Caroline Ferriday.

Photographer: Jefrey Mosier

Generously underwritten by the Myrna Lippman Literary Fund, Lenore Tagerman, Marilyn Rothstein and Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Levis JCC Book Club Thursdays at 10:30 am $8, A&L Gold Members: $6, A&L Platinum Members: Free

(Pay at the door, no pre-registration required)

September 1

The Swans of Fifth Avenue, Melanie Benjamin, 2016

October 6

The Two-Family House, Lynda Cohen Loigman, 2016

This debut novel explores the intertwining lives of two Brooklyn families. It will make you rethink your own family Photographer: Randy Matusow history, until you are left wondering how much do you know about your own past?

And how sure are you that, without warning, your world might not be blown apart?

New York’s Professional Chefs, Restaurateurs, Line Cooks, Street Vendors, and Purveyors Talk About What They Do and Photographer: Ashley Moore Why They Do It A behind-the-scenes insider’s journey into New York’s pulsating food scene alongside the men and women who call it home.

A monthly review and lively discussion of books.

November 3

As Close to Us as Breathing, Elizabeth Poliner, 2016

December 1

Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder; Inside the Minds of History’s Great Personalities, Claudia Kalb, 2016

January 5

Trouble in the Tribe; The American Jewish Conflict Over Israel, Dov Waxman, 2016 and The German Girl, Armando Lucas Correa, 2016

February 2

Terrible Virtue, Ellen Feldman, 2016

March 2

Homegoing, Yaa Gyasi, 2016

April 6

History of the Rain, Niall Williams, 2014

May 4

A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara, 2015

Rose Merry L. Plough Media Resource and Reading Center Bringing the joy of Judaic books and knowledge to the community. We are a lending library.

Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm every day except Tuesdays.

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LITERATURE: AUTHORS & THEIR BOOKS

A Literary Afternoon Personal appearances by five distinguished authors, discussions and book signings. Learn about their works and the creative process.

Tuesdays, 2:30 pm All 5 authors: $100, A&L Gold Members: $80, A&L Platinum Members: Free Individual Programs: $25, A&L Gold Members: $20, A&L Platinum Members: Free Coffee, fruit and pastries served.

Elizabeth Poliner, As Close to Us as Breathing

December 13 A multigenerational family saga about the long-lasting reverberations of one tragic Photographer: Sandy Kavalier summer. Elizabeth Poliner is a masterful storyteller, a brilliant observer of human nature, and in As Close to Us as Breathing she has created an unforgettable meditation on grief, guilt, and the boundaries of identity and love.

Armando Lucas Correa, The German Girl

January 10 The German Girl sweeps from Berlin at the brink of the Second World War to Cuba Photographer: Tina Valant on the cusp of revolution, to New York in the wake of September 11, before reaching its deeply moving conclusion in the tumult of presentday Havana. Based on a true story of the German transatlantic liner, the St. Louis, that sailed from Hamburg to Havana, this masterful novel gives voice to the joys and sorrows of generations of exiles, forever seeking a place called home.

The Levis JCC is a member of the Jewish Book Network sponsored by the Jewish Book Council.

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Ellen Feldman, Terrible Virtue and Jennifer Brown, Modern Girls

February 7 In Terrible Virtue, Ellen Feldman tells the story of the mother Photographer: Laura Mozes of birth control, the founder of Planned Parenthood, and an American champion of women around the world, Margaret Sanger, as she herself might have told it. This is the provocative and compelling story of one of the most fascinating and influential figures of the twentieth century.

In her debut novel, Modern Girls, Jennifer Brown deftly sketches the historical context of two Lower East Side women’s domestic tribulations, alternating between their stories, reflecting upon the social Photographer: Jim Pogozelski consequences faced by women in different generations.

In 1935, as women in America strive for the rights to work, to vote, and to lead independent lives, a Jewish mother and daughter face unwanted pregnancies.

Eileen Pollack, A Perfect Life

March 7 Jane Weiss, a research scientist at MIT, investigates the genetic makeup of a neurodegenerative disease, a quest made more Photographer: Michele McDonald urgent because her mother died of the disease and Jane herself has a 50 percent chance of having it. Pollack expertly and sensitively focuses on the nuances of ambivalence and on the human dilemma of what to do in the complex ethical situations that arise from genetic research.

Irina Reyn, The Imperial Wife

March 28 The discovery of a historic Russian artifact kicks off a dual narrative of two women separated by centuries but united Photographer: Aslan Habib Chalom in grit and ambition. The stories of two eras and two marriages are related in evocative language steeped in keenly observed details.

This series is generously underwritten by Charna Larkin, the Myrna Lippman Literary Fund and Boca Raton Regional Hospital

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LIVE THEATER

These professional and community theater productions feature preferred seating, concessions and no service charges.

Professional & Community Theater West Boca Theatre Company Presents

Middletown

Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17, 7:30 pm Sundays, December 4, 11, 18, 2:00 pm A new play by award-winning playwright, Dan Clancy, author of The Timekeepers (Levis JCC 2014). The story of two couples, Don and Dottie Abrams and Tom and Peg Hogan, from Middletown, N.J.—their friendship of 37 years, their marriages, the birth of their children and grandchildren, their disappointments and their great joys.

VIP Reserved Seating: $40, General Admission Seating: $30, A&L Gold Members: $25, A&L Platinum Members: Free West Boca Theatre Company is generously underwritten

by Judi and Allan Schuman and Lenore Tagerman.

Words …

Alive!

Founded by Eunice Bernard and Carol Clarke presents

• Loving Frank

An adaptation of Nancy Horan’s novel about Frank Lloyd Wright

Thursday, January 12, 2:00 pm

$20, A&L Gold Members: $15, A&L Platinum Members: Free

• Remembering Joan Rivers

Thursday, February 23, 2:00 pm

$20, A&L Gold Members: $15, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Levis JCC in Association with Presents

Bye Bye Birdie

Love Is...Love Found, Love Lost, Love Remembered

Thursday, January 12, 7:30 pm Saturday, January 14, 7:30 pm Sunday, January 15, 2:00 pm Levis JCC Zinman Hall Teen idol Conrad Birdie has been drafted into the Army and teenage girls around the country are heartbroken. Meanwhile aspiring chemist and struggling song writer, Albert Peterson is convinced he can make his fortune and marry his girlfriend Rosie if Conrad kisses a high school girl good bye on the Ed Sullivan show. The scheme works, with Kim McAfee chosen, but no one counts on jealous boyfriend Hugo!

A musical journey conceived by and starring Carbonell-Award winning performer Angie Radosh and Carbonell-nominated Music Director/Pianist Caryl Fantel

Tuesday, December 20, 2:00 pm Is love something to be held tightly or shared? Is it constant or constantly changing? How do we balance many different kinds of love? Examine these questions and more in this unique musical. $20, A&L Gold Members: $15, A&L Platinum Members: Free Theater at the Levis JCC Sandler Center is generously underwritten by Phyllis & Gerald* Golden

VIP Seating: $36, Reserved Seating: $28, A&L Gold Members: $23, A&L Platinum Members: Free Bye Bye Birdie is presented by special permission of Tams-Witmark

*Of Blessed Memory

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Online, VIP and group ticket sales available. Call the Box Office at 561-558-2512 or visit levisjcc.org/theater.

Driving Miss Daisy

by Alfred Uhry

Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 7:30 pm Sundays, February 5, 12, 19, 2:00 pm In mid-century Atlanta, elderly Jewish widow Daisy Werthan is deemed too old to drive, so her son Boolie hires Hoke Colburn, an African-American man, to serve as her chauffeur. What begins as a troubled pairing, blossoms into a profound, life-altering friendship transcending the societal boundaries placed between them.

VIP Reserved Seating: $40, General Admission Seating: $30, A&L Gold Members: $25, A&L Platinum Members: Free Driving Miss Daisy is presented by special permission of Dramatists Play Service

Uncle Philip’s Coat Saturday, February 25, 7:30 pm Sunday February 26, 2:00 pm There is more than meets the eye with Uncle Philip’s coat. This special coat has a very unusual history —it literally saves Philips life, and in turn, becomes a metaphor for man’s road to self-realization. Though a seemingly worthless garment, the threads of the coat hold together family stories and journeys of the human spirit. The coat everyone in this family once wanted to destroy becomes a precious artifact…the coat of dreamers. Winner, Best Production of a play in the 2015 United Solo Theater Festival in New York.

VIP Reserved Seating: $40, General Admission Seating: $30, A&L Gold Members: $25, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Open Auditions Got talent? Audition for professional and community productions. Visit levisjcc.org/ theater for full detailed information or contact chickencooptheater@gmail.com.

Jewtopia: March 3-5

Audition Dates: Sunday, October 30, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 1, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Jewtopia

by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson Thursday, March 2, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Saturday, March 4, 7:30 pm Sunday March 5, 2:00 pm Christian O’Connell has met the girl of his dreams in Alison Marks.

Unfortunately, Christian told Alison that his name was Avi Rosenberg, and that he was Jewish – neither of which is true. Desperate to keep up the illusion, he turns to his childhood best friend, Adam Lipschitz , to teach him how to “act Jewish”. But Adam has problems of his own, with a non-Jewish fiancée pushing him closer to a mental breakdown as their wedding approaches. With the best intentions, Adam and Christian attempt to help each other out, but things quickly go completely wrong when cultures collide and chaos ensues!

VIP Reserved Seating: $36, General Admission Seating: $28, A&L Gold Members: $23, A&L Platinum Members: Free Jewtopia is presented by special permission of Samuel French

Love, Loss & What I Wore

by Nora & Delia Ephron

Thursday March 16, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Saturday March 18, 7:30 pm Sunday March 19, 2:00 pm Proving that a great show is always in fashion, Love, Loss, and What I Wore has become an international hit.

This intimate collection of stories by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the best-seller by Ilene Beckerman uses clothing and accessories as a time capsule of a woman’s life to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to.

VIP Reserved Seating: $36, General Admission Seating: $28, A&L Gold Members: $23, A&L Platinum Members: Free Love Loss & What I Wore is presented by special permission of Dramatists Play Service

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Sunday Morning Israeli Film Series with Dr. Mort Plotnick

Presentation and discussion of award-winning Israeli films. Bagels and coffee served. All films subject to change.

Sundays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Series subscription: $70, A&L Gold Members: $60, A&L Platinum Members: $25 Individual films: $16, A&L Gold Members: $14, A&L Platinum Members $6

24 h Jerusalem, 2014

nationalism. This documentary, based on Einstein’s personal travel diary, presents the world with the first-ever insight into Einstein’s thoughts during his trip to the Holy Land. Never before has the story of Israel’s formation been told from the perspective of one of history’s greatest minds, who turned down the opportunity to be Israel’s first president.

Peter the Third, 2015

December 4 24h Jerusalem tells the story of one day in this magical city full of contradictions. A oneof-a-kind project from the heart of a conflicted land.

Manpower, 2014

January 15 Immigration police officer Meir, returns from a tour of Buchenwald concentration camp, a prize for decorated policemen, to a brutal deportation of African labor immigrants.

A story of manhood in crisis, Manpower is an ironic yet compassionate film about belonging and upheaval, exile and immigration, home and family.

Einstein in the Holy Land, 2015

February 12 In 1923, Albert Einstein visited Palestine, travelling to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

It was a visit that would have a profound impact on the legendary scientist, who struggled with an inner conflict: he was a Zionist, but one who intensely disliked

March 12 This is the story of Peter, a 65-year-old widower. Peter decides to run for the Knesset so as to receive a Knesset member’s pension. With help from Alona, a 28-year-old talented waitress who writes blogs, they set up The Widows and Widowers Party. They both start out on a journey which removes them from their loneliness and exposes them to new worlds that will help them leave their pasts behind them.

Dawn, 2014

April 2 Dawn is a psychological drama behind closed doors, in which four comrades in arms pressure the young Elisha to overcome his moral qualms and fully commit to the armed struggle. The story is set in Palestine in 1947, during the British mandate period. A member of the armed Jewish underground has been sentenced to death by the British authorities. In return, the resistance has kidnapped a British officer. The insurgents spend the night together, waiting for the outcome of the negotiation.

If the British hang their friend at dawn, one of them will shoot the British officer held as a hostage. Based on the novel by Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel.

Generously underwritten by Bobbie & Michael Drukman and Marlene Levin.

New! Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival March 19-26

The Levis JCC Sandler Center is thrilled to announce an exciting new program, the Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival. The inaugural Festival will be held at the Cinemark Theater the

Join the premiere!

Sponsorship opportunities available.

Call Ellen Safran, 561-852-3237.

week of March 19-26. Outstanding, award-winning feature films, documentaries and short films that celebrate the diversity of Jewish life and thought from the U.S., Israel and around the world will be showcased. More information coming soon.

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Women Making Movies Award winning films by women directors, followed by discussion with moderator Linda Horowitz.

Wednesdays, 1:00 pm $10, A&L Gold Members: $8, A&L Platinum Members: Free (Pay at the door, no pre-registration required)

Running From Crazy, a film by Barbara Koppel, 2013 September 14

A documentary examining the personal journey of model and actress Mariel Hemingway, the great granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, as she strives for a greater understanding of her family history of suicide and mental illness. Through stunning archival footage of the three Hemingway sisters and intimate moments with Mariel herself, the film examines the remarkable and often heartbreaking Hemingway legacy.

Through it all, Mariel finds a way to overcome a similar fate for herself and her daughters, bringing awareness to an issue that she’s deeply passionate about.

CITIZENFOUR, a film by Laura Poitras, 2014 November 9

Winner of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

CITIZENFOUR is a real life thriller, unfolding by the minute, giving audiences unprecedented access to the filmmakers encounters with Edward Snowden in Hong Kong, as he hands over classified documents providing evidence of mass indiscriminate and illegal invasions of privacy by the National Security Agency (NSA). CITIZENFOUR not only shows you the dangers of governmental surveillance—it makes you feel them. After seeing the film, you will never think the same way about your phone, email, credit card, web browser, or profile, ever again.

Love Between the Covers, a film by Laurie Kahn, 2016 December 14

This award winning documentary is a funny and inspiring look into the billiondollar romance fiction industry and its powerhouse of female writers and readers, a sisterhood that’s pioneering the digital revolution while finding fortune, fulfillment, and a global community.

What Happened, Miss Simone? a film by Liz Garbus, 2015 January 11

An Oscar and Emmy nominated documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist. The film combines previously unreleased archival footage and interviews with Simone’s daughter and friends.

Brave Miss World, a film by Celia Peck, 2013 February 8

Weeks before winning the 1998 Miss World pageant, Linor Abargil was held captive and raped by her travel agent while heading home from a modeling assignment. This documentary is about one woman’s quest to turn personal tragedy into global awareness.

The Longing: The Forgotten Jews of South America, a film by Gabriela Bohm, 2007 March 8

The story of a small group of South Americans whose European Jewish ancestors were forced to convert during the Spanish Inquisition. Rejected by local Jewish communities, the group seeks the guidance of a Brazilian American rabbi who helps “lost Jews” reclaim their identities. Though the new converts’ dreams are partially fulfilled, they face an uncertain future.

Dancing in Jaffa, a film by Hilla Medalia, 2013 May 10

Ballroom dancing bridges gaps between Jewish and Palestinian children in Israel.

Celebrated ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine, a veteran of a tremendously successful interethnic program in New York, returns to help his hometown of Jaffa, which he fled as a 4-year-old in 1948.

Starting with a seemingly impossible situation, marked by deep cultural restrictions and war-forged trauma, the film traces a slow but inexorable process of change as enemies learn to tango, rumba and meringue together.

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From Stage to Screen!

Filmed presentations of the best in live performances of opera, ballet, symphony and theater from around the world.

Wednesdays, 1:00 pm $10, A&L Gold Members: $8, A&L Platinum Members: Free (Pay at the door, no pre-registration required)

Leonard Bernstein: Debussy

September 28 Bernstein conducts Claude Debussy: Images, Prélude à l’apres-midi d’un faune, La Mer. Recorded live from the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 1989.

Martha Graham Dance on Film

October 26 One of the great artistic forces of the twentieth century, performer, choreographer, and teacher Martha Graham influenced dance worldwide.

A Dancer’s World (1957), narrated

by Graham, is a glimpse into her teaching methodology. Appalachian Spring (1958) and Night Journey (1961) are two complete Graham ballets.

West Side Story

December 28 The tale of a turf war between rival teenage gangs in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen and the two lovers who cross battle lines has captivated audiences for four decades.

Encores! Great Performances at the Met

January 25 This special covers a wide range of operatic ground, from heartbreak to hilarity, delivered by such artists as Natalie Dessay, Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming and more. Featuring 19 arias and duets selected from the past seasons of Great Performances at the Met broadcasts.

Matinee Movies

An Evening with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

February 22 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater showcases its distinctive style in these two stunning dance pieces: “Diving,” Judith Jamison’s first major work as a choreographer for Alvin Ailey, and “Revelations,” which expresses Ailey’s intense feelings for his roots in the South.

Great Opera Arias: A Gala Concert from the Royal Opera House

March 22 World-renowned tenor Plácido Domingo is joined by Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna and a host of other international stars including Susan Graham, in the 1996 Gala Concert. Asher Fisch conducts the orchestra in a program of many of the world’s best-loved operatic arias.

Sondheim: The Birthday Concert

April 26 For Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday, many of musical theater’s brightest stars gathered to perform more than two dozen numbers from his illustrious career. David Hyde Pierce hosts, with Sondheim’s longtime collaborator Paul Gemignani conducting the New York Philharmonic.

The Original Three Tenors Concert

May 24 Recorded live in Rome in 1990. Zubin Mehta accompanies the singers, leading the orchestras of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and Teatro dell’Opera di Roma.

First and Third Wednesdays of the Month, September-May, 1:00 pm (No matinee movies in October.)

with Myrna Loman

$10 per film, A&L Gold Members: $8, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Foreign, American and Independent films followed by discussion.

Visit levisjcc.org or call 561-558-2520 for dates and film titles.

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Exhibitions Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery at the Levis JCC Sandler Center

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday by appointment Admission is free and open to the public

Fall Exhibition: Best of Boca by the Artists’ Guild October 27 – December 16

Signature members of The Artists’ Guild, an auxiliary of the Boca Raton Museum of Art, exhibit original fine art from local artists. Representing the artists who have demonstrated consistency and excellence in their chosen medium, the exhibit includes paintings, drawings, photography and sculptures juried into the Guild’s first exhibit at the Rosen Gallery.

Opening Reception Thursday, October 27 6:00 - 8:00 pm Free. RSVP 561-558-2520

Support for this exhibition is provided in part by the City of Boca Raton; the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Additional support is generously provided by our Members and Donors. For more information, please visit bocaguild.com and bocamuseum.org.

Winter Exhibition: FootWear Art

by Kobi Levi January 8 – March 3 Israeli shoe designer Kobi Levi makes his U.S. debut and will reveal his newest designs! Thirty pairs of hand-made custom shoes created and constructed personally by Kobi will be on exhibit and for sale.

Opening Reception Sunday, January 8 1:00 - 4:00 pm Artist’s Talk by Kobi Levi: 2:00 pm

Free. Reservations required, call 561-558-2520.

Support for this exhibition is provided in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and Arleen Roberts.

Judi & Allan Schuman

The Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery is generously underwritten by The Sylvia Rosen Fund and supported by Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery Endowment Fund, Beatrice “Buddy” Mayer and Phyllis & Gerald* Golden

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Art Talks

The World of Art presented by the Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery

Mondays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm Series price: $60, A&L Gold Members: $50, A&L Platinum Members: Free

Art Talks and Art Workshops are generously underwritten by Beatrice “Buddy” Mayer

Drop-in price: $18, A&L Gold Members: $12, A&L Platinum Members: Free

The Art of Making the Shoe

With Kobi Levi, Israeli shoe designer January 9

Israeli Guest Artist-in-Residence Kobi Levi shares the technical challenges of taking inspiration and transforming it into a wearable piece of art—a shoe.

A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art & Design in Jerusalem with a specialization in footwear design and development, Kobi Levi’s inspiration for a new design originates from a simple concept or image and then the shoe becomes his canvas.

Passion & Zeal: Artists as Advocates

With Madeline Siegel, Boca Raton Museum of Art docent January 23

Artists have a unique opportunity to create artwork that provides observation, commentary and advocacy on humanity and the world in which they live. This lively presentation centers on narrative artworks that communicate a story or message. The lecture investigates dynamic works in the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection. Topics include the environment, addiction, honor and other social/political issues. Discover the artwork of Andy Warhol, Georges Rouault, Sebastião Salgado, Patrick Nagatani, Yasuo Kuniyoshi and others. Pictured above, Le Soldat, 1937 Oil on Canvas, from the Dr. & Mrs. John J. Mayers Collection.

The Art of Block and Linocut Printing With Bill Farran, artist and historian February 6

Linocut artist Bill Farran shares the story of the art of linocut and block printing--working in reverse-- creating “what I leave behind” prints. An ancient method of printing which originated with the Chinese, block printing is the art of relief cuts using wood. When Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso started using linoleum in the early 1900s, its popularity grew. Farran’s talent with the medium, carving in reverse and then hand printing each piece, and his passion for his subject, the wooden synagogues of Eastern Europe and their importance in Jewish cultural history, combines his love of history, geography, Jewish genealogy and art in a compelling presentation of this intriguing art form.

The Magic Moment: The Miracle of Photography

With Fred Rosenberg, photographer and speaker March 6

Photographer and historian Fred Rosenberg explores a subject that is captivating, the history unique— the story of the invention of photography and its impact on world affairs, specifically in the 20th century—as groundbreaking and exciting as the legends of Buck Rogers or Dick Tracy and as gripping as a good mystery novel.

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Art Workshops SPLASH Art Class

Thursday, November 17, 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Tree)

Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Flowers) Create and complete your own 11” x 14” painting with the guidance of artist Nicole Merritt. Laugh, learn, and enjoy time with friends as you create a step-by-step work of art. No experience necessary. Includes a glass of wine. $40 per class (includes all materials)

The Art of Coloring with Sue Harrington, Gallery Director Monday, December 5, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Capture the magic of adult coloring with designs by Johanna Basford, originator of Secret Garden and Magic Forest. A popular adult activity, coloring is relaxing and creative. Learn about basic color theory, techniques to bring personality to your coloring, and how colors affect or represent emotions. Each participant receives one Basford book and a set of 24 colored pencils.

Includes a glass of wine. $35 per class (includes coloring book and pencils)

Beaded Jewelry with Cara Zimmerman

Thursday, February 2, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm During this day-long workshop you will have the opportunity and time to learn how to bead from master beading artist Cara Zimmerman. Cara’s jewelry is influenced with the vibrant colors of the Peruvian women. Learn the intricate art of beading and leave with your own completed piece—this beautiful and elegant bracelet.

Fine motor dexterity and the ability to see tiny things are required for this class. There will be a break for lunch (not included). $60 (includes all materials)

Linocuts—the Art of Block Printing with Bill Farran

Thursday, February 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Monday, February 27, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Remember making linoleum prints as a schoolchild?

Re-experience the thrill of cutting your linocut design and printing your unique block print—choose from simple or complex designs. Start a family tradition with a hand-blocked Chanukah card or make your own custom notecard. No experience required. $50 per class (supplies included)

Silk Scarf Painting - Salt Technique with Constance Byrd

Silk Scarf Painting -Designs with Constance Byrd

Thursday, January 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Make your own distinctive design using the salt technique. Learn the basics of choosing your color palette, manipulating the paint and water on silk, and adding variation to enhance your scarf.

Thursday, March 9, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Expand your experience and explore adding a design to your silk scarf.

Thursday, December 8, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

$45 per class (includes one small scarf and supplies) $65 per class (includes one large scarf and supplies)

Wednesday, February 22, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

$45 per class (includes one small scarf and supplies) $65 per class (includes one large scarf and supplies)

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Art Tours Art Miami

Sunday, December 4 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Spend the day with artist Deborah Bigeleisen as she guides a custom tour of Art Miami, the leading international contemporary and modern art fair during Art Week at the midtown Miami complex in the renowned Wynwood Arts District.

Lunch on your own at the Art Miami CafĂŠ. $95 (lunch not included)

Call 561-558-2504 for tour details and information on the March 2017 tour.

Artis-Naples/The Baker Museum, Naples Wednesday, February 8 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Spend a day in Naples enjoying art and culture. Visit the Baker Museum, the foremost fine arts museum in Southwest Florida. View selections from The Olga Hirshhorn Collection, In a New Light, American Impressionism 1870-1940, and an overview of celebrated pop artist Robert Indiana. Lunch on your own on Broad Street, and visit several renowned galleries on Fifth. Conclude the day with High Tea at the Tiburon Ritz Carlton Golf Resort.

WhiteSpace and the Elayne Mordes Private Collection, West Palm Beach

Tuesday, February 28 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Collector Elayne Mordes (pictured below) welcomes us to tour her private collection in her home. We will also enjoy a docent-led tour of the eclectic WhiteSpace Collection museum. Lunch at a restaurant nearby, and close the afternoon with a stroll through ArtX, a collaboration of more than 10 galleries in historic Northwood Village. $95 (lunch not included)

$135 (lunch not included)

Pottery Classes Pottery on the Wheel, Hand Building and Clay Sculpting with Marilyn Wander and Abbey Funk Learn techniques of hand building and throwing from our experienced instructors (Abbey Funk pictured to the right). Advanced students sharpen skills.

All levels are welcome. All sessions include free studio time. Basic tools available for student use. Clay available for purchase. Additional $20 supply fee per session.

Fall Sessions:

Mondays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm October 31 - December 12

Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm October 19 - December 14

Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm November 1 - December 13

Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm October 20 - December 15

$245 per 7-week session, A&L Gold and Platinum Members: $224

$245 per 7-week session, A&L Gold and Platinum Members: $224

$280 per 8-week session, A&L Gold and Platinum Members: $256

$315 per 9-week session, A&L Gold and Platinum Members: $288

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15 YEARS

OF EXPERIENCE TOURING CUBA

Cuba: Culture, History and Jewish Community October 26-30 February 1-6 March 1-6 April 19-24 Immerse yourself in Cuba’s rich culture and fascinating history, and experience the country’s warm hospitality during this wonderful tour of Havana, led by Sandler Center professional staff, highlights include: • Lectures by experts in Cuban and Jewish history; art, culture and architecture; current social, political, and economic issues; U.S. and Cuba future relations • Curatorial tour of Cuba’s National Museum of Fine Arts; visits with local artists in their studios and schools of art

• Excursion to Cojimar to tour Finca Vigía, Ernest Hemingway’s famed country retreat • Visit synagogues in Havana, the Jewish Center and museum, the Jewish cemetery in Guanabacoa, and celebrate Friday night Shabbat services with the Jewish community • Special dance and music performances

For more information, call 561-558-2520.

Sight, Sounds, and Flavors of Spain & Portugal July 1-14, 2017 Led by Levis JCC Sandler Center Director Susana Flaum, this spectacular trip features 3 nights in Madrid, a 7-night Douro cruise, followed by 3 nights in Lisbon. On board, enjoy spacious accommodations, fine dining, entertainment, and so much more. Excursions include tours, tastings, and sightseeing. Plan now to travel with us next summer!

For details and to reserve your space, call Sam Aron, 561-369-5881 or email sam@aircruisesavings.com or visit www.aircruisesavings.com

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FootWear Art by Kobi Levi January 8-12, 2017 Opening Reception Sunday, January 8 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Art Talk: The Art of Crafting the Shoe Monday, January 9 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Workshop: Concept to Execution Tuesday, January 10 7:00 - 9:30 pm

An Evening with Kobi Levi– A Special Event for Young Professionals Thursday, January 12 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Judi & Allan Schuman

Contact Sue Harrington at 561-558-2504 or sueh@levisjcc.org for details or to schedule a private or group tour Art, Culture & Learning programs are sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).

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