Fall 2017 Program Catalog by Oshman Family JCC

Fall 2017 Program Catalog

Coming in 2018:

THE OSHMAN FAMILY JCC PAVILION AND PARK See pages 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 for details.

OFJCC Info at a Glance

Contents

Key Phone Numbers

Arts & Dialogues...........................4

Main Number/Customer Service Desk: (650) 223-8700 Membership: (650) 223-8701 J-Pass® Information: (650) 223-8604 Children’s Cove Childcare: (650) 223-8707 OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool: (650) 223-8788 Afterschool and J-Camp: (650) 223-8674 Box Office: (650) 223-8699

Listings.....................................18

Adult Living & Learning...............6

Listings.....................................19

Private and Corporate Rentals: (650) 223-8671

Adult Sports & Wellness..............8

Birthday Parties: (650) 223-8662

Donations/Development: (650) 223-8672

Listings.....................................21

Goldman Sports & Wellness Complex Hours

Israeli Cultural Connection........10

Monday–Thursday: 5am–10:30pm

Listings.....................................23

Friday: 5am–9pm Saturday & Sunday: 7am–8pm Holiday Hours: paloaltojcc.org/hours

Jewish Life & Learning...............12

Listings.....................................24

Koret Administration Building Hours Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm Holiday Hours: paloaltojcc.org/hours

Early Childhood..........................14

Listings.....................................26

Food Policy Please do not bring foods containing pork or shellfish onto the campus. Please call if you have questions about a program’s menu.

Photo/Video Policy OFJCC program attendees may be photographed or filmed for promotional use in marketing pieces or on social media and our website.

Youth & Teens.............................16

Listings.....................................27

OFJCC Leaders & Supporters...31

Presenters Policy The viewpoints expressed by program presenters may not necessarily represent those of the OFJCC.

Camp, Preschool and Club J Financial Aid The OFJCC strives to provide a meaningful Jewish experience for our community’s children through scholarships and financial aid. If your family needs financial assistance, email: financialaid@paloaltojcc.org.

About the Illustrations

Depictions of the OFJCC's future Pavilion & Park on the cover and the following pages were created by Sterling Illustration.

In about a year, there will be a brand new park and community space at the OFJCC! Thanks to generous gifts from our community, eight years after opening we can finally complete our campus master plan with a beautiful environment where we will gather and create connections. A gorgeous pavilion with indoor/outdoor options on two floors will provide additional rooms for events, meetings and classes. An open field, jogging track, fire pit and more will allow us to explore a whole new range of programming opportunities. Flip the page to take a closer look at our future venue for outdoor movie nights, holiday festivals, enrichment classes and much, much more.

The OFJCC Pavilion & Park When the project is complete, we will have a lush turf field with new landscaping and trees, a welcoming fire pit area, and a beautiful, multipurpose activity building. Imagine how transformative our new community commons will be!

Fresh Air Fitness Fire Pit Gatherings Community Garden

Construction has started, but ensuring the future vibrancy of our nonprofit community is an ongoing mission. You can be part of it by making a gift at paloaltojcc.org/donate. 2

Classes, Events and Meetings

Yoga on the Green Family Picnics

Children at Play JoggingTrack

Visit paloaltojcc.org/campusupdates to follow our progress. 3

Arts & Dialogues paloaltojcc.org/arts | Listings on page 18

UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCES This season, talent at the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall is unmatched. Iconic comedic actor Bill Murray will show off his singing prowess (and undoubtedly his wit and charm) as he takes the stage with distinguished cellist Jan Vogler for a spirited night of music and literature. See for yourself why trumpeter Avishai Cohen is one of the most talked-about jazz musicians on the contemporary scene, and enter the world of renowned cellist Amit Peled as he shares his personal, musical and spiritual journey.

FEED YOUR BRAIN Looking for some food for thought—or just thinking about food? Either way, we’ve got you covered. Find inspiration from author Zinzi Clemmons whose debut novel, What We Lose, has received high praise for its emotional exploration of loss, identity and relationships. Then switch gears to sweets as celebrity chef and New York Times bestselling cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi takes the stage with pastry chef and co-author Helen Goh. Join us for a remarkable opportunity to hear from Holocaust survivor and leader of the fierce battle against NeoNazis in Skokie, Illinois, Ben Stern, after watching Near Normal Man, a powerful documentary about his life.

LIGHTS, BUBBLES, ACTION! Take family entertainment to the next level. With visuals that will delight parents and children alike, Lightwire Theater’s: Moon Mouse—A Space Odyssey uses jaw-dropping electroluminescent artistry, poignant storytelling and evocative music to tell the story of a bullied mouse who dreams of adventure. Bubble lovers shouldn’t miss Louis Pearl, the Amazing Bubble Man, who combines comedy, artistry and audience participation with spellbinding bubble tricks. Then finish off the year with YouTube a cappella sensation The Maccabeats for a lively Hanukkah concert.

Pictured: Louis Pearl

Cultural arts programs are made possible in part through the generosity of the Koret Foundation, the Oshman Family, Randee Seiger, the Albert and Janet Schultz Supporting Foundation of the JCEF, and Bonnie and Marty Tenenbaum.

Adult Living & Learning paloaltojcc.org/adults | Listings on page 19

FIND TIME FOR YOU Have you ever wanted to join a choir, play the guitar or find time to read more? The OFJCC School for the Arts offers creative classes for all ages, and our friendly OFJCC Parents' Book Club gives you the chance to discuss literature while indulging in wine and chocolate. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a creative way to deepen your knowledge about Israel, try Israel for REEL, an innovative experience that uses media clips to prompt insightful discussions. Young Jewish professionals can learn about networking and social opportunities with one-on-one coffee ENGAJments plus great ENGAJ events.

DAYTIME INSPIRATION Every Tuesday, the OFJCC brings inspirational speakers and performers to entertain, educate and delight you. This fall, learn about Jews and the Nazi occupation of Greece with author Alan Fleishman who will discuss his newly released novel, Odyssey of Chaos. Learn about Franz Liszt: Rockstar, Playboy and Priest while pianist Louise Costigan-Kerns and mezzo-soprano Deborah Rosengaus demonstrate his virtuosic and romantic compositions. Delight in a Season Celebration of Hanukkah with friends, food and music by David Chernyavskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Klezmer Ensemble.

Pictured: One-on-One Coffee ENGAJment

Adult Sports & Wellness paloaltojcc.org/fitness | Listings on page 21

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Connect your mind, breath and muscle movements with Yoga Sculpt or pump up the jams with Vitamin (D)ance! These are just two of over 150 group exercise classes free for members every week. Discover the power of Pilates by taking your practice off the mat and onto the reformer to use your full range of motion, challenge your core, tone your muscles and increase stability. Try it in a group, with a friend or one on one with our amazing instructors.

TRAINING FOR RESULTS Need that extra attention to help you reach your fitness goals? In addition to providing one-onone sessions, our award-winning trainers lead small group classes. With Committed, experience traditional strength training with high intensity conditioning. Former United States Marine James Ward leads Bootcamp classes using sport-specific drills and circuit training. Total Body Circuit Training is a creative blend of strength, core and cardio movements designed to promote weight loss and build endurance. Coming in 2018: We’re building a field and jogging track, so get ready for some fantastic fresh air training opportunities!

BRING YOUR A-GAME Don’t forget to try out all areas of our fitness center— not just our top-of-the-line fitness equipment and group classes. With Fundamentals of Swimming, you’ll learn the basics and increase your comfort level in the pool. The PreMasters swim class is a great way to improve your technique and build. Finally, head to our double-court gym and find out why more than 200 men play in our quarterly men's basketball league by joining our Holiday Basketball Tournament.

NOT A MEMBER? Try us out with this three-day pass. paloaltojcc.org/membership Certain conditions and restrictions apply. First time, local residents only. Must be 18 years or older. Expires 12/31/17.

Pictured: Mat Pilates

Israeli Cultural Connection (ICC) paloaltojcc.org/icc | Listings on page 23

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME For Israelis new to the Bay Area, the ICC is an integral part of the transition process, bringing quality adult lecture series, cultural events and performances to the community. The Gvanim Leadership Program explores issues of Israeli-Jewish identity and deepens your relationship with local Jewish communities. Israeli-style holiday events give you a taste of home. Our Israeli Yom Kippur, for example, is a pluralistic, secular and cultural experience that connects people through text, song and prose. Conferences like Zionism 3.0 bring Israeli and American Jews together to question, discuss and debate the State of Israel.

THE PLACE FOR FAMILIES When you’re ready to start a family of your own and want to be sure your child is born into the exuberance of Israeli culture, Libi will be there for you—from pregnancy all the way through the first parenting years. And when your little one arrives, bring him or her to the ICC’s holiday events! Our joyous upcoming Rosh Hashanah Tashlich and Sukkot Celebration will be rich, meaningful experiences featuring music, food, friends and fun. There are opportunities for school-age children to learn Hebrew in an experiential, social-culturaleducational setting with our Beged Kefet Hebrew Language School, while Gvanim Raise the Bar enhances a sense of belonging for Israeli teens ages 12–13.

Pictured: Zionism 3.0

Israeli Cultural Connection (ICC) programs at the OFJCC are made possible in part through underwriting sponsorship by Anonymous; the Consulate General of Israel; Riki and Coby Dayan; Vered and Amir Faintuch; Irwin and Concepcion Federman; Kathy Fields-Rayant and Gary Rayant; the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, the Koret Foundation; Yael and Amnon Landan; Yasmin and Oren Lukatz; Zack and Orli Rinat; Noa and Yoav Shoham; Eta and Sass Somekh; the Somekh Family Foundation; and Hagit and Oren Zeev.

Jewish Life & Learning paloaltojcc.org/jewishlife | Listings on page 24

JEWISH HOLIDAYS Fall is holiday season at the OFJCC and we’re spreading the holiday cheer this year with several off-campus events. Let the beauty of Hidden Villa provide the backdrop for Rosh Hashanah in the Park. Build your own mini-sukkah as a family at our Sukkot Festival and join us for a festive Sukkot Shabbat Dinner featuring exceptional music to set the mood. Our Hanukkah Celebration returns to Stanford Shopping Center this year, so stop by, enjoy the party and sneak in some last minute gift shopping!

JEWISH REFLECTIONS The Jewish month of Elul, the month preceding the high holidays, is traditionally a time for personal reflection and spiritual preparation for the New Year. Throughout the month, we will enjoy spiritual and intellectual opportunities to learn, create, meditate and recharge. Our annual Zionism 3.0 conference follows on the heels of Sukkot this year, bringing yet another opportunity to reflect on difficult yet critical topics and explore our relationships with Israel.

JEWISH GENERATIONS When raising a family, traditions become more important for many people. They help us remember our ancestors, spend time together and create memories. Every other week, the Let’s Welcome Shabbat! Toddler Playgroup provides an opportunity to come together as a family, and as part of a larger, supportive community. Elementary-age children have a special learning opportunity with B’hootz, an outdoor education program we’re offering through a partnership with Wilderness Torah. B’hootz integrates nature-based exploration with Jewish spirituality, tradition and ethics.

Pictured: Rosh Hashanah Celebration

Jewish learning and holiday programs are supported in part by the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties; the Koret Foundation; and the Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture.

Early Childhood paloaltojcc.org/earlychildhood | Listings on page 26

LITTLE ONES WITH GREEN THUMBS The decision to include a community garden in our new park is partly due to the success of the OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool’s “Giving Garden.” The preschool garden gives children a hands-on understanding of values such as sustainability, healthy living, respect for all living things (creepy critters included) and compassion. We are dedicated to nurturing curiosity and creativity, growing community through Jewish values, and cultivating a love of lifelong learning.

BUILDING BONDS If the thought of parting with your littlest one for any amount of time gives you separation anxiety, Yad b’Yad (Hand in Hand) is for you. Our fun-filled parentchild program for ages 12–23 months is designed to encourage friendships and build a community rooted in Jewish values. For a more unstructured option, drop in at our fully stocked Family Center, filled with books, crafts, games and friends. It’s a great place for a play date! Check our website for hours.

ALTOGETHER NOW We love finding ways for families to spend time together. Our year-round Mitzvah Corps program teaches children the importance of giving back with hands-on community service projects. Now, with Mitzvah in a Box, you can bring projects home. Make it a weekend activity for the family or invite other children for a mitzvah party! Cooking is another great way to bring families together, and Together in the Kitchen, our family-friendly cooking series, will get even the pickiest young eaters excited about trying something new.

Pictured: Preschool Garden

Youth & Teens paloaltojcc.org/youth | Listings on page 27

EXTRA CREDIT After school, children can travel back in time and replicate prehistoric cave art, modern abstract expressionism and everything in between. Art Throughout the Ages is one of many creative afterschool classes at the J. Additionally, the OFJCC School for the Arts has expanded its offerings to include painting and photography in addition to performing arts favorites like musical theatre, piano and ballet. For parents who want an extended afterschool program with a range of activities, Club J continues to grow in popularity with transportation from local schools and a satellite location at Sand Hill School.

KIDS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN Summer may be over, but J-Camp fun is not! Weeklong breaks and single days off school are just excuses to send your children back to camp. Boogie Down Mini Camp cranks up the grooves as we dance the day away, learning breaking, popping, the robot and more. Wizarding School Mini Camp is—you guessed it—a Harry Potter-themed three-day extravaganza of wand making, potion brewing and Quidditch playing.

GOING FOR THE GOLD(EN RULE) There is no time like the present to give middle and high school students hands-on opportunities to practice leadership, philanthropy and entrepreneurship. The OFJCC’s Youth Service Havurah helps deepen students’ connection to Judaism through social action. Eitanim is a projectbased leadership and entrepreneurship program that develops creativity, self-learning skills, teamwork skills and a connection to Israel through real world challenges.

Pictured: Club J

Arts & Dialogues Performance Season paloaltojcc.org/arts

Arts & Dialogues Art Exhibit: My Attic, Your Story From Shtetl to Suburbia by Roslyn Sholin

W–W

8/2–11/1

See website

FREE

Art Exhibit: Retrospective Painting by Pari Ram

W–W

8/2–11/1

See website

FREE

Ballerina: A One-Woman Play

8/30

8pm

$15–25

People of the Music

Buy all three and save 20%!

A Showcase of Israel's Musical Talent

9/9

5pm

$15–30

Amit Peled in Concert: Journey with My Jewishness

9/17

5:30pm

$18–60

Avishai Cohen Quartet

9/18

8pm

$18–60

Lights, Family, Action!

Buy all three and save 20%!

A Showcase of Israel's Musical Talent

9/9

5pm

$15–30

Lightwire Theater: Moon Mouse—A Space Odyssey

10/22

4:30 & 6:15pm

$25–35

The Maccabeats Hanukkah Concert

12/10

4pm

$25–50

Kenny Barron Trio

9/14

8pm

$55–80

Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh

10/3

12pm

$20–40

Film Screening and Conversation: Near Normal Man

10/3

8pm

$10–15

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival at the OFJCC

Th–Su

10/19–11/12

See website

Opera for Families

10/28 & 12/9

10:30am

$15–18/concert

Art Exhibit

Th–Th

11/2–2/1

See website

FREE

Art Reception

11/13

7–9pm

FREE

An Evening with Zinzi Clemmons

11/2

8pm

$15–25

Vincent Written by Leonard Nimoy and Starring Jim Jarrett

11/18

7pm

$20–55

Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New Worlds

12/2

8pm

$145–250

An Evening with Haroon Moghul

12/4

8pm

$10–25

Louis Pearl: The Amazing Bubble Man

12/16

11am & 1pm

$15–20

IsraAID

Adult Living & Learning paloaltojcc.org/schoolforthearts

OFJCC School for the Arts The Prince of Egypt Community Choir*

Adults & 7y+

See website

8/22–10/23

See website

Private Piano (30-minute lessons by appointment)

18y+

8/24–11/9

10:30am–12:30pm $405

$75 (includes performance)

Big Band Jazz

16y+

8/29–11/7

8–10pm

$180

Beginning Contemporary Dance

18y+

9/13–12/10

7:45–8:45pm

$17–20/class

paloaltojcc.org/jewishlearning

Jewish Learning and Israel Education Find innovative learning opportunities on page 25.

paloaltojcc.org/social

Social Activities OFJCC Parents’ Book Club Moonglow by Michael Chabon

9/13

7:30–9pm

FREE

My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner: A Family Memoir by Meir Shalev

11/30

7:30–9pm

FREE

2nd & 4th Th

Ongoing

5–8pm

$20–35/night

Parents’ Night Out

Parents of children 2y+

paloaltojcc.org/engaj

ENGAJ/Young Professionals (22–35)

Made possible by a generous grant from the South Peninsula Regional Impact Grants Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. One-on-One ENGAJments*

By appointment

FREE

paloaltojcc.org/russianlife

Programs in Russian Russian Movie Club with Art Critic Boris Vladimirsky

3rd Tu

Ongoing

7–9:30pm

$12/meeting

Conversational ESL for Russian Speakers

Ongoing

10am–12pm

$5–7/meeting

*May take place off campus. Please check website for location.

paloaltojcc.org/tuesdays

Community Tuesdays

Pay at the door or use a Community Tuesdays punch card, available for purchase at the Customer Service Desk. The OFJCC provides door-to-door rides for mobility-impaired seniors to all Community Tuesday lectures and concerts for $10 roundtrip. Door-to-door rides are funded by the Senior Mobility Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Afternoon Lecture Recitals Funded in part by the Maimonides Fund of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Instruments, Costumes, Action: Baroque Music and Dance

9/5

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Franz Liszt: Rockstar, Playboy and Priest

10/10

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

The French Impressionists

11/14

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Jews and the Nazi Occupation of Greece

9/12

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

A Karaite Jewish Perspective on the Biblical Holidays

9/26

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

The Brothers Were Wright: An Abridged History of Wind Tunnel Testing at Ames Research Center

10/3

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Jewish Images on the Silent Screen

10/24

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Israeli Politics: What’s Normal?

11/7

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Can Robots Care for Elder Populations?

11/21

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Mothers and Daughters, Sisters and Wives

12/5

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Miracles: In Days of Yore and in Our Times

12/12

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Lectures

Music at Noon Lunch and Concert Funded in part by the Maimonides Fund of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. To a Sweet Year! Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

9/19

11:30am–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Opera Masquerade

10/31

12–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

SUKAY

11/28

12–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Season Celebration of Hanukkah

12/19

11:30am–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Mah Jongg

Ongoing

2:30–4:30pm

FREE

Men’s Morning Club

Ongoing

8–9:30am

FREE

paloaltojcc.org/travel

Travel & Day Trips 2017 Oregon Shakespeare Festival*

M–F

10/16–10/20

See website

San Francisco Symphony 2017–2018 Season*

10/26, 11/16, 2/15, 4/12, 5/31 & 6/28

11:30am–6pm

Senior Excursions*

65y+

See website

Supported by the Senior Mobility Initiative at the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund.

$605

Adult Sports & Wellness Small Group Fitness & Personal Training FIT4LIFE

paloaltojcc.org/fitness See website for FREE trials M&W

9/11–9/27

2:30−3:15pm

$120–210

Tu & Th

9/12–9/28

4:30−5:15pm

$100–175

M&W

10/4–10/30

2:30−3:15pm

$160–280

Tu & Th

10/5–10/31

4:30−5:15pm

$160–280

Turkey Burner Family Workout

11/23

10–11am

$10–25

Bootcamp

M, W & F

Ongoing

6:45–7:40am or 9:30–10:25am

$15–35/workout

Tu & Th

Ongoing

6:30−7:25pm

$15–35/workout

Tu & Th

Ongoing

9:00−9:55am

$15–40/workout

Women on Weights

Ongoing

9:30−10:25am

$15–40/workout

Total Body Circuit Training

M, Tu, Th &F

Ongoing

6–6:45am

$20–35/workout Discount packs available

Kettlebell Classics Training

Ongoing

12:30–1:25pm

$20–45/workout

Soul Strength

Ongoing

12–12:55pm

$20–35/workout

Sport Specific Athletic Training

See website

Committed: Strength and Performance Systems

See website

Personal Training

By appointment

See website

paloaltojcc.org/groupex

Group Exercise Classes FREE Community Classes Cycling

9/17

8–8:55am

FREE

Feldenkrais

11/19

11:40am–12:55pm

FREE

Vinyasa Yoga

12/16

4–5:15pm

FREE

Zumba Fitness: Pink Party and Fundraiser

10/28

9:30–11:30am

$10 suggested donation

Stanford Cancer Supportive Care: Nia Fitness

Ongoing

1:15–2:15pm

FREE

150+ classes per week

See website

FREE for members

Private Reformer Pilates

By appointment

$80–95/session Discount packs available

Partner Reformer Pilates

By appointment

$60–75/session per person Discount packs available

Group Reformer Pilates

By appointment

$35–50/session per person Discount packs available

Pilates

paloaltojcc.org/pilates

*Takes place off campus. Please check website for location.

Aquatics Masters Swim

paloaltojcc.org/aquatics 13y+

M, W & F

Ongoing

6–7am

FREE for members

13y+

Ongoing

9:30–10:45am

FREE for members

Adults

M&W

Ongoing

2–2:55pm

$35–50/workout

Adults

Ongoing

3–3:55pm

$35–50/workout

Fundamentals of Swimming

13y+

See website

$140–205/session per month

PreMasters Swim

13y+

See website

$140–205/session per month

Swim and Train

paloaltojcc.org/sports

Sports Coed Basketball League

17y+

9/3–11/5

2pm. 2:50 & 3:25pm

$750–850/team $100–125/person

Thursday Night Coed Volleyball

17y+

9/7–11/9

7, 7:30 & 8pm

$375–450/team $70–90/person

Table Tennis Tournaments

16y+

9/15, 10/20, 11/17 & 12/15

7–9pm

FREE

Holiday Basketball Tournament

17y+

M & Tu

11/6–12/12

6:30–10pm

$500/team

Pickup Basketball

16y+

Ongoing

7–10:30pm

FREE for members

16y+

Ongoing

8–10am

FREE for members

Pickleball

16y+

Ongoing

12–1pm

FREE for members

Basketball Shooting Machine

16y+

M, Tu & Th

By appointment

2–6pm

$10/30 minutes

16y+

By appointment

11am–3pm

$10/30 minutes

8y+

By appointment

$65–75/hour Discount packs available

8y+

By appointment

$45–55/hour per person Discount packs available

Basketball Skill Development One-on-One Training Group Training (Up to 4 people):

Massage

paloaltojcc.org/massage

Table Massage

By appointment

$55–70/30 minutes $90–105/55 minutes $115–130/85 minutes Discount packs available

Chair Massage

Drop-in

$15/10 minutes $20/15 minutes $25/20 minutes Discount packs available

Services Children’s Cove Childcare

paloaltojcc.org/services 2–10y

See website

Israeli Cultural Connection (ICC) Adults (events in Hebrew unless otherwise stated)

paloaltojcc.org/icc

Eli & Mariano Stand Up Comedy (sold out)

9/7

8:30–10pm

$55–65

Israel for REEL (in English)

9/11–10/23

7:30–9:30pm

$160–180

Made possible in part by a generous grant from the South Peninsula Regional Impact Grants Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Job Search Workshop

9/19–11/7

10am–1pm

$350

Steak on Yom Kippur?

9/25

7:30–9pm

$10–12

Zionism 3.0: Democracy in the Spotlight (in English)

10/15

11:30am–6:30pm

See website

A Day in the Life of Maestra Barbara Day Turner

11/8

11am–12:30pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

12/4

11am–12:30pm

Tzavta

Gvanim Leadership Program

See website

paloaltojcc.org/icc

Youth & Families (events in Hebrew unless otherwise stated) Beged Kefet Hebrew Language School OFJCC Location

K–12th

See website

8/28–5/31

See website

$1,400–1,800

Los Gatos Location*

K–8

See website

8/28–6/7

See website

$1,400

Sunnyvale Location*

K–12th

See website

8/28–6/7

See website

$1,400–1,800

Foster City Location*

$1,400–1,800

K–12

See website

8/28–6/21

See website

Rosh Hashanah Tashlich*

Families

9/17

10:30am–12:30pm $15–18/family

Raise the Bar

12–13y

2W /month

9/27–2/28

6–8:30pm

$300–320

Kol Nidre Service

Families

9/29

7–8:30pm

$18–20/person, $60/family (includes Neila Service)

Neila Service

Families

9/30

6:15–7:30pm

Sukkot Celebration (in English)*

Families

10/1

11am–2pm

Libi: The Center for Your Growing Family

See paloaltojcc.org/libi

Israeli Yom Kippur

FREE

*Takes place off campus. Please check website for location.

Jewish Life & Learning paloaltojcc.org/holidays

Holiday Events Rosh Hashanah Tashlich (in Hebrew)*

Families

9/17

10:30am–12:30pm $15–18/family

Community Tuesdays Music at Noon Pay at the door or use a Community Tuesdays punch card, available for purchase at the Customer Service Desk. This series is funded in part by the Maimonides Fund of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. To a Sweet Year! Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

Adults

9/19

11:30am–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Season Celebration of Hanukkah

Adults

12/19

11:30am–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Rosh Hashanah in the Park*

Families

9/21

4:30–7pm

FREE

Steak on Yom Kippur? (in Hebrew)

Adults

9/25

7:30–9pm

$10–12

Kol Nidre Service

Families

9/29

7–8:30pm

$18–20/person, $60/family (includes Neila Service)

Neila Service

Families

9/30

6–7:30pm

Sukkot Celebration*

Families

10/1

11am–2pm

FREE

Sukkot Shabbat Dinner

Families

10/6

6–8:30pm

$9–18/person, $48/family

The Maccabeats Hanukkah Concert

Families

12/10

4pm

$25–50

Hanukkah Celebration at Stanford Shopping Center*

Families

12/14

5:30pm

FREE

Israeli Yom Kippur

Tikkun Olam

paloaltojcc.org/tikkunolam

Throughout the year, we collect clothing, food and toiletries for those in need. Please visit the website for information about what to bring. Mitzvah Corps This program is supported in part by a grant from the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Make a Meal for San Jose Family Supportive Housing

8y+

8/27 & 10/22

8:30–11:30am

FREE

Deliver a Meal for San Jose Family Supportive Housing*

12y+

8/27 & 10/22

11am–1:30pm

FREE

Decorate Rosh Hashanah Gift Bags for JFCS Senior Holiday Delivery

Families

Tu–F

9/5–9/8

12–4pm

FREE

Volunteer at the Ecumenical Hunger Program*

Families

9/16, 10/21, 11/18 & 12/16

11am–1pm

FREE

Chicken Soupers: Make and Deliver Meals

8y+

9/17, 10/29 & 12/10

9am–2pm

FREE

Make Breakfast for the Homeless

8y+

10/22, 11/5 & 12/3

1–5pm

FREE

Deliver and Serve Breakfast to the Homeless*

12y+

10/23, 11/6 & 12/4

7–9am

FREE

Decorate Hanukkah Gift Bags for JFCS Senior Holiday Delivery

Families

M–F

12/4–12/8

12–4pm

FREE

Assemble Hanukkah Bags at the Jewish Family and Children’s Services*

Families

12/8

4–6pm

FREE

Mitzvah in a Box*

See website

paloaltojcc.org/jewishlearning

Jewish Learning Elul at the OFJCC: Gearing Up for the High Holidays Not Your Grandfather's Yom Kippur

8/29

7:30–9pm

$10–12

The Rabbi Who Loved Too Much and the Hungry Satan

9/6

10:30am–12pm

$10–12

Prayer as a Tool for Change

9/11

7:30–9pm

$10–12

Text and Texture with Ceramics

9/13

10:30am–12pm

$10–12

A Taste of Mussar

9/18

7:30–9pm

$10–12

9/11–10/23

7:30–9:30pm

$160–180

Israel for REEL

Made possible in part by a generous grant from the South Peninsula Regional Impact Grants Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Jews and the Nazi Occupation of Greece

9/12

1–2:30pm

$15

OFJCC Mussar Group

9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27 & 12/11

7–8:30pm

$136

9/26

1–2:30pm

$15

See website

Beginning 10/15

10am–1pm

$1,200

Zionism 3.0: Democracy in the Spotlight

10/15

11:30am–6:30pm

See website

Jewish Images on the Silent Screen

10/24

1–2:30pm

$15

Israeli Politics: What's Normal?

11/7

1–2:30pm

$15

Traditional Texts Meet Israeli Pop Culture

11/15, 11/29, 12/6 & 12/13

10:30am–12:30pm $55

Mothers and Daughters, Sisters and Wives

12/5

1–2:30pm

$15

Miracles: In Days of Yore and in Our Times

12/12

1–2:30pm

$15

A Karaite Jewish Perspective on the Biblical Holidays Peninsula B’hootz Program* Bringing Torah to Life with the Seasons In partnership with Wilderness Torah

K–5

paloaltojcc.org/jewishlife

Jewish Life Let’s Welcome Shabbat! Toddler Playgroup

2–5y

9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/15

10:30–11:30am

FREE

Yad l’Shabbat

12–23m and parent

9/8–12/15

9:30–11:30am

$418

Amit Peled in Concert: Journey with My Jewishness

Everyone

9/17

5:30pm

$18–60

Shabbat for Russian-Speaking Families (in Russian)

Families

11/3

5–8pm

$8–12

Thanksgiving Shabbat

Families

11/10

6–8:30pm

$9–18/person, $48/family

Silicon Valley Community Trip to Israel: Sign Up Now!

Families

M–F

6/18–6/29

See website

Yiddish Club

Adults

1st & 3rd F

Ongoing

2:30–4pm

FREE

*Takes place off campus. Please check website for location.

Early Childhood paloaltojcc.org/preschool

OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool Preschool Book Fair

Families

M–F

11/27–12/1

9am–6pm

FREE

Palo Alto Campus Open House

Families

1/21

9am–12pm

FREE

Los Altos Hills (Beth Am) Campus Open House*

Families

1/28

2–4:30pm

FREE

paloaltojcc.org/parentparticipation

Parent Participation Find more to do with your little ones in the Family Activitities section on page 27. Let’s Welcome Shabbat! Toddler Playgroup

2–5y

9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/15

10:30–11:30am

FREE

OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool Palo Alto

12–23m

Tu & Th

9/5–12/14

9:30–11:30am

$1,092

OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool at Beth Am*

12–23m

M&W

9/6–12/13

9:30–11:30am

$1,218

Yad b’Yad Swim & Gym

12–23m

M&W

9/6–12/13

9:30–11:30am

$1,392

Yad l’Shabbat

Yad b’Yad

12–23m

9/8–12/15

9:30–11:30am

$418

Mommy and Me—Arts and Crafts (in Russian)

3–5y

Resuming 9/7

10–10:45am

$10/meeting per child

Family Center Playtime

Families

M, Tu & Th

Ongoing

9:30am–5pm

FREE

Families

W&F

Ongoing

11:30am–5pm

FREE

Baby Play Space

Under 12m

Ongoing

9:30–10:30am

FREE

Libi: The Center for Your Growing Family (in Hebrew)

See paloaltojcc.org/libi

Youth, Family & Teens paloaltojcc.org/families

Family Activities Our holiday events are family-friendly, so make sure to join us for Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot and Hanukkah. See page 24 or visit www.paloaltojcc.org/holidays for details. Mitzvah Corps This program is supported in part by a grant from the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Make a Meal for San Jose Family Supportive Housing

8y+

8/27 & 10/22

8:30–11:30am

FREE

Deliver a Meal for San Jose Family Supportive Housing*

12y+

8/27 & 10/22

11am–1:30pm

FREE

Decorate Rosh Hashanah Gift Bags for JFCS Senior Holiday Delivery

Families

Tu–F

9/5–9/8

12–4pm

FREE

Volunteer at the Ecumenical Hunger Program*

Families

9/16, 10/21, 11/18 & 12/16

11am–1pm

FREE

Chicken Soupers: Make and Deliver Meals

8y+

9/17, 10/29 & 12/10

9am–2pm

FREE

Make Breakfast for the Homeless

8y+

10/22, 11/5 & 12/3

1–5pm

FREE

Deliver and Serve Breakfast to the Homeless*

12y+

10/23, 11/6 & 12/4

7–9am

FREE

Decorate Hanukkah Gift Bags for JFCS Senior Holiday Delivery

Families

M–F

12/4–12/8

12–4pm

FREE

Assemble Hanukkah Bags at the Jewish Family and Children’s Services*

Families

12/8

4–6pm

FREE

A Showcase of Israel's Musical Talent

Everyone

9/9

5pm

$15–30

Art of Animation: An American Tail (in Russian)

Families

9/9

5–7:30pm

$25/family

Back to School Family Hike*

Families

9/10

10am–12pm

$15/family

Together In The Kitchen: Family Cooking

Families

9/17, 10/29 & 11/19

4–6pm

$25/class per family

Comedy Pet Theatre (in Russian)

Families

10/1

4–5:30pm

$40

Lightwire Theater: Moon Mouse—A Space Odyssey

Families

10/22

4:30 & 6:15pm

$25–35

Opera for Families

Families

10/28 & 12/9

10:30am

$15–18/concert

Shabbat for Russian Speaking Families (in Russian)

Families

11/3

5–8pm

$8–12

Thanksgiving Shabbat

Families

11/10

6–8:30pm

$9–18/person, $48/family

Turkey Burner Family Workout

13y+

11/23

10–11am

$10–25

The Maccabeats Hanukkah Concert

Everyone

12/10

4pm

$25–50

Louis Pearl: The Amazing Bubble Man

Families

12/16

11am & 1pm

$15–20

Family Center Playtime

Families

M, Tu & Th

Ongoing

9:30am–5pm

FREE

Families

W&F

Ongoing

11:30am–5pm

FREE

Fun Fridays

Families

Ongoing

9:30am–5pm

FREE

Silicon Valley Community Trip to Israel: Sign Up Now!

Families

M–F

6/18–6/29

See website

Mitzvah In a Box*

Everyone

See website *Takes place off campus. Please check website for location.

Parent Education

paloaltojcc.org/parenteducation

Together In The Kitchen Talks: Nutrition For Kids!

9/6, 10/25 & 12/6

9:15–10:15am

FREE

Together in the Kitchen: Confident Cooking

9/14, 10/26

11:15am–12:45pm $36/class per person

Burnout Balance: Create a Healthy Work/Life Balance for Your Family

9/14

7–9pm

FREE

Turning No into Yes: Encouraging Cooperative Behaviors in Children

11/9

7–9pm

FREE

Lecture Series for Parents

In partnership with Parents Place

paloaltojcc.org/afterschool

Afterschool and Enrichment Programs Club J OFJCC Location (waitlist only)

K–5th

M–F

8/14/17–6/8/18

End of school until 6pm

$639–1,063/month

Sand Hill School Location* 3-, 4- and 5-day options

K–8th

M–F

8/14/17–6/8/18

End of school until 6pm

$180–711/month

K–2nd & 6th–12th

See website

8/28–June

See website

$1,400–1,800

Beged Kefet Hebrew Language School for Non-Hebrew Speakers*

Afterschool Enrichment Classes Children who are OFJCC members may take one class for free each session, with the exception of Minecraft Madness, which may be taken for 50% off in lieu of a free class. Art throughout the Ages

3rd–5th

9/5–12/5

4:00–5:00pm

$266–296

Bricks4Kidz with LEGO®

K–2nd

9/5–12/5

3:30–4:30pm

$230–260

Science Made Fun

K–3

9/6–12/6

3:30–4:30pm

$350–380

Minecraft Madness

2nd–6th

9/6–12/6

2:45–3:45pm

$350–380

Chess Champions

K–5

9/7–12/7

3:45–4:45pm

$230–260

Bricks4Kidz with EV3

3rd–5th

9/7–12/7

3:30–4:30pm

$230–260

Mind Games

K–5

9/11–12/4

3:45–4:45pm

$230–260

K–5th

See website

Beginning 10/15

10am–1pm

$1,200

Peninsula B’hootz Program* Bringing Torah to Life with the Seasons In partnership with Wilderness Torah

Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Friday Night Basketball Clinic

paloaltojcc.org/youthsports K–4

9/1–11/3

4–5pm

$300–320

5th–8th

9/1–11/3

5–6pm

$300–320

K–3 Girls

9/2–11/11

12–1pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

K–1st Coed

9/2–11/11

1–2pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

2 –3 Coed

9/2–11/11

1–2pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

4th–5th Coed

9/2–11/11

2–3pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

6 –8 Coed

9/2–11/11

2–3pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

Girls’ Basketball—Sunday Lunch Workout

K–3rd Girls

9/3–11/5

12–1pm

$300–320

Youth Swim Team Precompetitive

6–18y

M–Th

Ongoing

4–5pm

$120–175/month

Youth Swim Team Competitive

6–18y

M–Th

Ongoing

4–5:30pm

$140–195/month

YouthFit

10–13y

Tu & Th

Ongoing

4–4:55pm

$15–30/workout

10–13y

Ongoing

12–12:55pm

$15–30/workout

6m–12y

See website

Youth Basketball Development League

Small Group Swim Lessons

OFJCC School for the Arts

paloaltojcc.org/schoolforthearts

Classes are still being added. Please visit the website for more options and details. Private Piano (30-minute lessons by appointment)

7–17y

8/21–11/6

3–7:15pm

$495

Private Guitar (30-minute lessons by appointment)

7–17y

8/22–10/31

2:30–7pm

$495

7y+

8/22–10/19

6–8pm

$75 (includes performance)

7y+

10/22

10am–12pm

The Prince of Egypt Community Choir Rehearsals

7y+

10/23

7pm

Musical Theatre: Peter Pan JR.

Performance*

7–17y

See website

9/6–1/27

5:30–7:30pm

$765–850

Art with Music

3–4y

9/7–12/21

3:05–3:55pm

$270–300

5–7y

9/7–12/21

4:10–5pm

$270–300

Kids Cartooning

7–10y

9/7–12/21

5:10–6pm

$270–300

Little Mozarts

3–4y

9/12–12/19

2–2:45pm

$365–405

Dalcroze Eurythmics

4–5y

9/12–12/19

3:05–3:50pm

$365–405

Advanced Dalcroze Eurythmics

5–6y

9/12–12/19

5–5:45pm

$378–420

Group Piano

6–7y

9/12–12/19

4–4:50pm

$525

Pre-Ballet

2.5–3.5y

9/13–12/20

3:05–3:50pm

$445–494

Ballet/Jazz

3.5–7y

9/13–12/20

4:10–5pm

$479–532

Creating in Motion

6–8y

9/13–12/20

2–2:45pm

$293–325

*May take place off campus. Please check website for location.

paloaltojcc.org/jcamp

School Break Camps

Express drop off starts at 8am for Winter Break Camp and 8:30am for Mini Camp and Fall Break Camp. PM care is available for a fee. Mini Camp for Single Days Off School Science Gone Mad

K–8th

10/6

9am–3pm

$105–120

Boogie Down

K–8th

11/10

9am–3pm

$105–120

Fall Break Camp

K–8

M–W

11/20–11/22

9am–3pm

$280–335/week

Wizarding School

K–8th

11/20

9am–3pm

$105–120

Wizarding School

K–8

11/21

9am–3pm

$105–120

Wizarding School

K–8th

11/22

9am–3pm

$105–120

Winter Break Camp Week One

K–8

M–F

12/18–12/22

8:45am–3pm

$465–505/week

Jedi Training

K–8th

12/18

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Winter Games and Crafts

K–8

12/19

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Golfland*

K–8th

12/20

8:45am–3pm

$115–130

Cooking Up Chaos

K–8

12/21

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Ocean Discovery

K–8th

12/22

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Winter Break Camp Week Two

K–8

Tu–F

12/26–12/29

8:45am–3pm

$392–432/week

Animal Safari

K–8th

12/26

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Pump It Up*

K–8

12/27

8:45am–3pm

$115–130

Winter Science

K–8th

12/28

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Dodgeball/Gaga

K–8

12/29

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

K–8th

Tu–F

1/2–1/5

8:45am–3pm

$392–432/week

Jedi Training

K–8

1/2

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Golfland*

K–8th

1/3

8:45am–3pm

$115–130

Winter Games and Crafts

K–8

1/4

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Culinary Creations

K–8th

1/5

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Winter Break Camp Week Three

Teens

paloaltojcc.org/teens

Find even more teen programming in the adult sports and aquatics sections on page 22, the youth sports programs on page 29 and the OFJCC School for the Arts on page 29. Beged Kefet Hebrew Language School For Middle School Students8

6th–8th

W or Th

8/28–June

See website

$1,400

For High School Students (for college credit)8

9 –12

M–Th

8/28–June

6–9pm

$1,800

Raise the Bar

12–13y

2W /month

9/27–2/28

6–8:30pm

$300–320

TeenFit

14–17y

M&W

Ongoing

4–4:55pm

$15–30/workout

Eitanim Entrepreneurship and Leadership Program In partnership with IAC Eitanim.

7 –12

See website

Youth Service Havurah This program is made possible with support from the Gendler Grapevine Project.

12–18y

See website

*May take place off campus. Please check website for location.

Our Vision: To Be the Architects of the Jewish Future

Our OFJCC

Our Purpose: To Enrich Lives, Build Community and Inspire Jewish Journeys

Our Values: To Be Jewish, Pioneering, Welcoming and Collaborative

Our Mission: As a hub for the Silicon Valley Jewish community, the OFJCC creates meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences for everyone and explores innovative ways to integrate Jewish traditions and values into contemporary life.

We thank all who contribute to creating our diverse and caring Jewish community. Executive Committee

Board of Directors

Management Team

Nicole Rubin President

Sharon Ashkenazi • Michele Boal

Zack Bodner Chief Executive Officer

Madeline Chaleff • Amir Faintuch

Lauren Berman First Vice President & Secretary

George Farber • Vanessa Haas Hood

Orli Rinat Vice President

Reina Rampell • Anne Brody Rubin

Craig Seidel Vice President

Raymond Stern • Adam Tachner

Ric Rudman Treasurer

Sally Flinchbaugh Chief Operating Officer

Lev Mass • Barbara Oshman

Mark Holtzman Chief Financial Officer

Carol Saal • Sara Smirin

Seth Leslie Chief Development Officer

Greg Waldorf • Hilary Weisfeld

Nathaniel Bergson-Michelson Chief Marketing Officer

Ted Zagat

Susan Steiner Saal Immediate Past President

Sally Porush Chief People Officer Mimi Sells Senior Advisor for Special Projects

Philanthropic Partners The OFJCC is proud to be a part of the Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood, co-funded by the Koret Foundation and the Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Culture. Through this initiative, we present programs and celebrations that bring community together, travel and education programs that build connections to Israel and the heritage of the Diaspora communities, innovative classes and participatory experiences that elevate Jewish literacy and invigorate Jewish practice. The OFJCC believes that the ongoing vitality of the Jewish people lies in the richness of its communal life, the vibrancy and diversity of its cultural and spiritual expression and the shared experiences that inspire a sense of connectedness to Jews everywhere and in every generation.

Fulfilling the Vision The OFJCC gratefully acknowledges these Fulfilling the Vision commitments as of July 1, 2017. $5,000,000+ John and Jill Freidenrich Koret Foundation The Oshman Family $1,000,000 - $4,999,999 The Boal Family Laura and Gary Lauder Mark and Debra Leslie Charlotte and Eldad Matityahu Harry and Carol Saal Family Fund Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Culture $500,000 - $999,999 Jim and Cathy Koshland Leslie Family Foundation Orli and Zack Rinat The Seiler Family The Wexler Family $250,000 - $499,999 Anonymous John and Marcia Goldman Daryl Messinger and Jim Heeger Nathaniel Saal and Susan Steiner Saal $100,000 - $249,999 Anonymous In memory of Mindy Halpern Alger, by her family James E. Baer Lisa Friedman and Jim Harris Emeri and Brad Handler Family Foundation Yael and Amnon Landen Sharon and Seth Leslie Paul Resnick and Joan Karlin Dorothy Saxe Loren and Shelley Saxe Lawrence Seeff and Maya Adam Yoav and Noa Shoham Eta and Sass Somekh, the Somekh Family Foundation Christine and Adam Tachner Bonnie and Marty Tenenbaum Emily and Greg Waldorf Hagit and Oren Zeev $50,000 - $99,999 Anonymous (3) Natara and Daniel Beck Ronit Alcheck Bodner and Zack Bodner Sabrina and Laurence Braham Margarita and Eli Cohen Leslie Colvin and Jed Solomon and Family Adean and Ben Golub Sheryl and Tony Klein

The Kutcher Family Sara Gaviser Leslie and Josh Leslie Shirley Liebhaber Adam and Carolyn Nash Reina and Alex Rampell Rivi and Brett Rochkind Nicole and Amir Dan Rubin Lela and Gerry Sarnat Ted and Parisa Zagat $25,000 - $49,999 Anonymous Yael and Elie Alcheck David Arfin and Madeline Chaleff Sharon and Amir Ashkenazi Ellen and Marc Brown Cynthia and Jay Cohan Riki and Coby Dayan Anessa and George Farber Michael Fertik Lisa and Marcel Gani Ewa and Moshe Gavrielov Jay and Sandy Hirsh Vanessa and Gavin Hood Ann Marie Jasse and Bruce Fram Wendy and Howard Kleckner Stuart L. Klein Lev and Celia Mass Aliza and Ra'anan Peleg Rob and Suzanne Rubenstein Tracy and Ali Satvat Craig and Donna Seidel The Smirin Family Apryl and Raymond Stern and Family Susan Wolfe $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Michael and Mallary Alcheck Christopher and Barbara Brody Jennifer DiBrienza and Jesse Dorogusker Sally and Glenn Flinchbaugh Hillary and Ilan Frank Nanette and Richard Freedland Andi and Rick Frenkel The Herbst Foundation, Inc. Mark and Marla Holtzman Ronit and Daniel Jacobs Carole and Alan Kushnir Adele and Mark Lieberman In Loving Memory of Minnie Levens - Shira Lipton and Adam Karon Amy Lit and Andy Rittenberg Moti and Eynat Rafalin

Paul and Sheri Robbins Anne and Noah Rubin Ric and Roberta Rudman Alan and Susan Sataloff Michel Sayag and Cassy Christianson Sigmund Foundation Howard and Diane Zack $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous Nicole and Ari Gesher Jessica and John Gilmartin Honorable Charles and Dorothea M. Gordon Gary and Lori Meyers Bahia and Dan Muriello Julia and David Popowitz Sally and David Porush The Sandel Family Cheryl and Shacher Tassa Anu Tewary and Jonathan Goldman Gloria and John Young Up to $4,999 Anonymous (3) Emily and Tilman Achberger Bergson-Michelson Family Vandana Bharvani and Dhiren Bhatia Rabbi David and Carol Booth The Cimring Family Carol DePasquale Julie Dorsey and Daniel Leemon Lindsay and Richard Ehrman Melissa and Ellis Garai The Guedelhoefer Family Alicia and Eric Herrera JCC Staff Member Abigail Karlin-Resnick & Andrew Cheng Lindsay and Todd Kimmel Darren and Debra Kleinberg Michelle and Evan Kracoff Bill and Susan Mirbach Edgar Ochoa The Petel Family Maria Rita and Eduardo Haber Jane and Colin Scher Rebecca and Benji Shomair Joanna and Jason Strober Debbie Chizever Taback and Bryan Taback Teacher Debbie Togliatti Robin Vasilakos Saul and Judith Wasserman Jamie Winslow-Mozzetti and Daniel Mozzetti

Righteous Donors The OFJCC gratefully acknowledges these annual commitments that occurred between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. $25,000+ Stephen and Merry Astor Steven R. and Michele Boal* Cynthia and Jay Cohan* Consulate General of Israel John and Jill Freidenrich Lisa and Marcel Gani John and Marcia Goldman Foundation Adean and Ben Golub* Brad and Emeri Handler* Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma Koret Foundation Cathy and Jim Koshland Yael and Amnon Landan* Laura and Gary Lauder Mark and Debra Leslie* Sharon and Seth Leslie* Yasmin and Oren Lukatz Eldad and Charlotte Matityahu* Barbara Oshman Zack and Orli Rinat* Carol Roberts Jeanbelle and Zachary Rosenman Fund* Carol and Harry Saal* Nate Saal and Susan Steiner Saal* Dorothy R. Saxe* Albert and Janet Schultz Supporting Foundation of the JCEF Lawrence Seeff and Maya Adam* Susan C. and Richard Seiler Sass and Eta Somekh South Peninsula Regional Impact Grants Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Culture Emily and Gregory Waldorf* Deborah and Peter Wexler Hagit and Oren Zeev

OFJCC Corporate Partners

$18,000 - $24,999 Zack Bodner and Ronit Alcheck Vered and Amir Faintuch* Jewish Community Federation Preschool Scholarship Fund* Eric and Lauren Kutcher Richard and Ginny Strock Bonnie and Marty Tenenbaum $10,000 - $17,999 Anonymous David and Lauren Berman* Laurence and Sabrina Braham Margarita and Eli Cohen* Leslie Colvin and Jed Solomon Irwin and Concepcion Federman Michael Fertik Gendler Grapevine Project Vanessa and Gavin Hood Jewish Community Federation Day Camp Scholarship Fund* Jewish Community Federation Maimonides Fund Stuart Klein Phyllis Koch Sara Gaviser Leslie and Josh Leslie* Daryl Messinger and Jim Heeger Reina and Alex Rampell* Paul Resnick and Joan Karlin Loren and Shelley Saxe* Ruth Seiler Service for Peace, Inc. Josie and Stuart Shiff Leonard Shustek and Donna Dubinsky Sara and Greg Smirin Abraham D. Sofaer and Marian Scheuer Sofaer Andrea and Claude Stern* Adam and Christine Tachner* Tzipi and Sam Tramiel Holly and Jeff Ullman Brian and Hilary Weisfeld*

The OFJCC would like to recognize supporters of our TKCJL campaign, as well as those who support ICON and other programs. Thank you. Every effort has been made to provide a complete and accurate listing of donors and gifts of $10,000 or more received between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. Please accept our apology if a mistake or omission has occurred. *We thank these donors for their generous support of Fund-a-Need, the OFJCC scholarship fund.

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