Winter Spring 2018 Program Catalog by Oshman Family JCC

Winter/Spring 2018 Program Catalog

OFJCC Info at a Glance

Contents

Key Phone Numbers

Arts & Dialogues...........................2

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 Private and Corporate Rentals: (650) 223-8671 Birthday Parties: (650) 223-8662 Donations/Development: (650) 223-8672

Goldman Sports & Wellness Complex Hours Monday–Thursday: 5am–10:30pm Friday: 5am–9pm Saturday & Sunday: 7am–8pm Holiday Hours: paloaltojcc.org/hours

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

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

Adult Living & Learning...............4

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

Adult Sports & Wellness..............6

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

Israeli Cultural Connection..........8

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

Jewish Life & Learning...............10

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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.

Early Childhood..........................12

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

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

Presenters Policy

Youth & Teens.............................14

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

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

J-Camp........................................16

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.

OFJCC Leaders & Supporters...31

Program Policy All programs subject to change. Visit paloaltojcc.org for the latest information, including cancellations, additions and changes.

Listings.....................................30

On the Cover Young volunteers make blankets for homeless community members.

Community in Action There’s a lot to be said for community. Jewish tradition asks people to come together for occasions both joyful and sad. It demands that we reflect, question and take action. A good community motivates you, delights you and challenges you. Like a family, it can drive you crazy sometimes, but that’s part of the deal too. When you become part of the community at the Oshman Family JCC, you can be sure we will offer you tremendous opportunities to live, play and grow. But we will also ask for something back because being part of a community means giving back when the time comes. And that time is now. There’s never been a greater need for social action in our community, which is why the Oshman Family JCC is uniting all of our tikkun olam efforts into a Center for Social Responsibility. If the cause is disaster relief, we are raising funds for those who lost everything in the North Bay fires and sending a team to help rebuild homes in Houston. We will be there. If the cause is homelessness and poverty, we are sending volunteers to the local food banks and shelters through our Mitzvah Corps. We will be there. If the cause is minority and immigrant rights, we are hosting Potlucks for Peace with interfaith communities. We will be there. If the cause is women’s advocacy issues, we are launching a new program with partner JCCs in New York, Israel and Poland to bring social change global. We will be there. We are doing so much to give back, but we can’t do it without you. We hope you’ll make the OFJCC the place you come to give back. Together. Zack Bodner, OFJCC CEO

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

“Music can name the unnamable and communicate the unknowable.” ~Leonard Bernstein Witness the power of music when Mandy Harvey graces the stage of the OFJCC’s Schultz Cultural Arts Hall. A deaf American singer-songwriter, Mandy overcame seemingly impossible obstacles, receiving international attention when she appeared on America’s Got Talent. American Sign Language will be included in this production. Performers at the OFJCC demonstrate unparalleled skill on a range of instruments—from voice box to squeezebox. When you hear Stas Venglevski’s brilliant artistry and command of the accordion, you’ll see why the consummate entertainer has been called the world’s foremost virtuoso of the bayan. Language can uplift us, giving us new insight and different perspectives, even on familiar topics. Speakers this season include Ayelet Waldman, author of A Really Good Day, a revealing account of her experiment with microdoses of LSD to treat a debilitating mood disorder. New York Times Editor and author Jonathan Weisman joins us to discuss his new book—a look at how Jews are currently viewed in America and how we can fight anti-Semitism. Finally, we are thrilled to once again sponsor and host TEDxPaloAlto. Stay tuned at tedxpaloalto.com for updates. As always, the OFJCC is dedicated to getting the next generation excited about the arts and education. With MatheMagic!, internationally acclaimed magician and educator Bradley Fields electrifies audiences with his famous magic illusions and reintroduces us to the power, beauty and language of math. Our Opera for Families series continues to capture the imaginations of children, enhancing their cultural development with themed events throughout the year. Cultural arts programs are made possible in part through the generosity of the Koret Foundation, the Oshman Family, the Albert and Janet Schultz Supporting Foundation of the JCEF, and Bonnie and Marty Tenenbaum.

Sunday, April 29

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

“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” ~Golda Meir What sparks your interest? You may choose to take your photography to the next level with the OFJCC School for the Arts’ Photography Workshops— or make new friends while immersing yourself in the stories of Ariel Sabar, Nora Ephron or Alice Hoffman in our Parents’ Book Club. If philanthropy is what gives you a sense of purpose, mark your calendar for the OFJCC Annual Benefit, this year featuring master mentalist Lior Suchard. Help raise scholarship funds and have your mind blown—all in one magical night. For daytime visitors, our Community Tuesdays program offers a weekly helping of concerts, lectures and more. Coming up, enjoy a concert luncheon featuring Hungarian Dances with the Vinifera Trio and a multi-cultural educational concert, Around the World in 30 Instruments by Four Shillings Short. Think you’ve seen and heard everything this world has to offer? Dr. Seth Shostak from SETI joins us to discuss the approaches used to detect life in outer space and the societal impact of learning that other life is, in fact, out there. Back on Earth, it is important to find people you connect with. Grad students and young professionals looking for friends and networking opportunities can meet up at ENGAJ (Engaging the Next Generation of Adult Jews) events such as holiday parties, dinners and more. For those far from home, creating connections can be even more difficult. Our programs for Russian- and Hebrewspeakers allow emigrants to interact in their native language. The Israeli Cultural Connection has extensive offerings (pages 8 and 23) and Russian programs include exciting cultural events as well as useful courses like the Citizenship Interview Preparation Class for Russian-speakers.

OFJCC Annual Benefit Featuring Lior Suchard Saturday, February 10

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

“It’s important to push yourself further than you think you can go each and every day.” ~Kerri Strug Everyone faces hurdles on their journey to wellness. For some, that hurdle is simply getting started. The OFJCC has options perfect for someone looking to take that first step. Programs like Beginning Weights introduce you to unfamiliar equipment you may have been too nervous to try before. Our heated pools offer a non-impact option for swimmers of all levels including Swimming Fundamentals, PreMasters and Masters Swim. And since every exercise regimen needs a nutrition plan to accompany it, our Nutrition Talks feature useful topics like how to approach a healthy detox or what to eat to boost energy. When you’re looking to advance your fitness routine, our trainers’ small group classes will finetune your workout. For a quick fix, our 30-minute HITT (high-intensity interval training) classes help you feel great and lose weight fast. Or make a commitment to health with Committed, a highly refined and comprehensive training system customized for your needs. If you haven’t tried kettlebells yet, there’s no time like the present. In Kettlebell Classics, learn to use these powerful tools to improve your physique, build cardiovascular endurance and increase mobility and flexibility. Put on your gym shoes and get going. There is no excuse not to. Children’s Cove can take care of your little one while you work out, and afterward, make time to reward yourself. Our fully-stocked locker rooms include steam rooms and saunas, so relax… Soak in some vitamin D on our inviting sun deck. Give your sore muscles some love with a skillful massage.

NOT A MEMBER? Try us out with this three-day pass.

Goldman Sports & Wellness Complex Bill Heller Pool

Certain conditions and restrictions apply. First time, local residents only. Must be 18 years or older. Expires 6/30/18.

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

“Israel [is] the most dramatic country in the world. Everybody's engaged. Everybody argues. When I leave Israel, I get a little bit bored, you know?” ~Shimon Peres With the ICC, life is a celebration; you’ll never be bored. Israeli-style holiday parties bring Israel to the Bay Area this spring. Crank up the volume as you get out your craziest costume for our Ultimate Purim Party, featuring live music by Backyard Remedy. Then, connect with other Israelis during a night of study, schmooze and spirit at Tikkun Leil Shavuot, where we’ll put a new spin on old traditions. Each year, our Yom Ha’atzmaut Community Celebration brings thousands of people together, and this year will be no exception as we celebrate Israel at 70. On this special anniversary of Israel’s independence, our extended celebration includes an educational series on Israel@70 in which you’ll see our historic homeland with fresh eyes. Our new Tzavta group for Israeli adults brings you everything from mindfulness workshops to lectures on the arts. And for your English-speaking friends, we are introducing a Beged Kefet Hebrew Ulpan for Adults in 2018! The ICC is also dedicated to bringing exciting events to kids of all ages, from newborns to teens. Stimulate your child’s early development with Libi, the center for your growing family, offering a new Baby Sign Language class for both Hebrew and Englishspeakers. When it’s time for your teen to transition to “adulthood,” Raise the Bar allows bar and bat mitzvah age Hebrew-speakers to connect to Jewish culture and traditions in an Israeli context. Finally, teens show off their star power at the Bay Area Israeli-American Idol Singing Competition, where middle-and high-school-age students take to the stage and compete for best act.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration: Israel at 70 Sunday, April 22

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

“The beauty of Judaism is that it demands we ask questions, especially of ourselves.” ~Edgar Bronfman, Sr. Deepen your knowledge with spirituality-infused classes and workshops. Text and Texture with Ceramics is an innovative evening series that combines text study, discussion and hands-on work with clay. Daytime lectures provide new perspectives on Judaism. Nobility in Non-Militant Holocaust Resistance, for example, sheds light on the selfless acts and practical compassion of the Jews, not as passive victims, but as heroes who demonstrated the essential goodness of the human spirit and triumphed over the worst possible social conditions. Ready to take your Jewish education a step further by learning Hebrew? Our Hebrew Ulpan is coming in 2018! Amp up your whole family’s enthusiasm about Judaism through meaningful and inspiring events. Our vibrant Tel Aviv Laila Lavan Shabbat Dinner celebrates the summer solstice with live music and dancing. For the ultimate in family adventure and discovery, join us on the Silicon Valley Community Trip to Israel, with an exceptional 10-day itinerary. Want to explore a little closer to home? OFJCC Family Camp strengthens your connection with nature through a Jewish lens. This year, we’re heading to Monte Toyon in Aptos, an inspiring setting secluded among coastal redwoods just inland from the shores of Monterey Bay. The Jewish holidays are a special time to reconnect with our traditions and each other. Make the OFJCC part of your holidays with the Tu B’shvat Walking Seder, where you can enjoy nature, ritual and a potluck picnic lunch. Gear up for your own Passover seder at the arts and crafts-filled Community Passover Celebration plus events like the inspiring Women’s Seder and interactive, family-friendly Community Seder. Of course, it wouldn’t be late winter without a massive Purim bash! Join us for a rollicking Purim Shabbat Dinner and Costume Party for all ages.

Silicon Valley Community Trip to Israel June 18–28

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

“The important thing is not to stop questioning.” ~Albert Einstein In spite of all the professional researchers, scientists and industry disrupters in our area, sometimes the very best questioners are children. Their curiosity is an endless gift, and the award-winning OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool nurtures children’s curiosity on their path of learning and development. We invite you to attend our Preschool Open Houses at both the Palo Alto OFJCC and Los Altos Hills Beth Am campuses to learn more about the Leslie Family Preschool, where nature, Jewish culture and community are a central part of what we do. At our Oshman Family JCC location, children learn about the construction process, building structures with natural materials as they watch our Pavilion and Park grow. Each week, children make challah and sing meaningful songs for Shabbat. They learn to give back with our Giving Garden, donating fresh produce to those in need. Our Los Altos Hills location at Congregation Beth Am offers a lush, green campus and intimate class sizes. Grow with your child through high-quality facilitated programs for parents and little ones. Our outstanding Yad b’Yad parent participation series for children ages 12–23 months is offered at both preschool locations. The program gives you a chance to climb, laugh and play with your child and other families in a warm and welcoming environment. At the OFJCC, Yad b’Yad Swim & Gym and Yad l’Shabbat provide additional ways for you to bond with your child! Plus, enjoy unstructured free play time at Baby Play Space in our Family Center once a week. There are so many ways to learn and grow with your little one at the OFJCC.

OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool Palo Alto Open House: Sunday, January 21 Los Altos Hills Open House: Sunday, February 4

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

“The world we build tomorrow is born in the stories we tell our children today.” ~Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Teaching by example is one of the best ways to ensure that your child truly understands the values you want to pass on to them. Families in the OFJCC community look forward to Mitzvah Day each year, an opportunity to help those in need with projects for all ages. Introduce your children to the benefits of healthy eating in our fun, hands-on Family Cooking Classes! Give yourself the edge with free parenting workshops such as Raising Tech-Savvy Kids, specifically addressing cyberbullying, predators and addictive screen behaviors. After school, education doesn’t stop. At the OFJCC, it gets more fun! In our Mind Games “Strategy Games” enrichment class, we play games like Machi Koro, a city-building card game, and Ticket to Ride, a train tycoon’s dream. In Minecraft Madness, a coding class, children explore ancient Greek mythological structures, build a working clock tower and create their own castles. The OFJCC School for the Arts offers dance, music, painting and more, including a Musical Theatre class that culminates with a performance in the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall. Club J, located at both the OFJCC and Sand Hill School in Palo Alto, offers a more extended afterschool option with transportation available for parents who can’t drop off their children during the day. See what it’s all about at our open houses this February (page 26)!

Mitzvah Day Community Day of Service Monday, January 15

Teens and pre-teens find their safe space at the OFJCC. For middle schoolers, The Lounge is a comfy place to play games, do homework or just kick back with friends. Middle and high schoolers can show off their musical prowess at Battle of the Bands with a chance to win big prizes! And on their journey to adulthood, teens have the opportunity to take a meaningful trip to Poland and Israel with Shalhevet, an educational program connecting Bay Area high school juniors and seniors to the history, heritage and future of the Jewish people.

J-Camp paloaltojcc.org/jcamp | Listings on page 30

“You’ve got to be noisy and colorful and lively.” ~Mel Brooks At camp, it’s perfectly acceptable—and encouraged—to be noisy and colorful and lively. Camp gives children a chance to be themselves: the American Camp Association reports that 92% of campers reported camp helped them feel good about who they were. At the OFJCC, kids can get their fill year-round during their school’s holiday breaks. With different themes each day, children play untraditional Silly Sports such as pom pom hockey and crab soccer. Or at Color Crazy camp, children immerse themselves in color-based activities, making orange juice in an orange room, creating tie dye shirts and more. Some days include a field trip—this spring, Great America is on the agenda! For many kids, there is no time more sacred than summer, and no place more spectacular than summer camp. J-Camp’s summer sessions are filled with options for every interest. Our Traditional Camps offer an assortment of activities for a well-rounded experience. Crafts, camp songs, skits, games, field trips and more make up an unforgettable summer. Plus, more specialized options allow your camper to focus on acquiring new skills or exploring existing passions. We’re partnering with the award-winning Jr. Chef Stars to offer Cooking Camp where your camper will learn how to make tantalizing dishes the whole family will enjoy! Last year, we introduced Tayasim, a Hebrew immersion program that will expand this year to serve rising kinder through third graders. Your camper will learn Hebrew while enjoying a top-notch traditional camp experience.

J-Camp Summer Registration Opens! Friday, January 12

Arts & Dialogues Performance Season paloaltojcc.org/arts

Arts & Dialogues San Francisco Opera Screenings Cinderella

Families

1/7

4:30pm

FREE

The Magic Flute

Families

6/17

4:30pm

FREE

When to Jump Mike Lewis in Conversation with Sheryl Sandberg

Adults

1/9

7pm

$32–36

Mandy Harvey in Concert America’s Got Talent Sensation

Adults

1/28

7:30pm

$25–40

Opera for Families

Families

2/3

10:30am

$15–18

Families

5/6

4:30pm

$15–18

The Accidental Activist

Adults

2/5

7:30pm

$25–30

Crossing Our Red Sea

Adults

3/26

7:30pm

$25–30

What’s NEXT?

Adults

5/22

7:30pm

$25–30

Becoming Myself: A Psychiatrist’s Memoir An Evening with Dr. Irvin Yalom

Adults

2/8

7:30pm

$12–34

A Really Good Day An Evening with Author Ayelet Waldman

Adults

2/11

5:30pm

$10–25

Says You!

Adults

2/15

7pm

$45

MatheMagic! Starring Bradley Fields

K–4th

2/17

11am

$18–25

International Guitar Night

Adults

2/24

8pm

$28–40

Jewish Plays Project

Adults

3/8

7:30pm

$8–15

Concert Performance by World Class Accordion Master Stas Venglevski

Adults

3/11

5:30pm

$10–25

Einstein and the Rabbi: Searching for the Soul An Evening with Rabbi Naomi Levy

Adults

3/20

7:30pm

$10–35

(((Semitism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump An Evening with Jonathan Weisman

Adults

4/17

8pm

$10–32

TedxPaloAlto

Adults

4/29

10am–3pm

$99

Jewish Women’s Theatre

$65–75/series

Adult Living & Learning paloaltojcc.org/schoolforthearts

OFJCC School for the Arts Big Band Jazz

18y+

11/14–1/30

8–10pm

$175 Prorating available

Private Piano (30-minute lessons by appointment)

18y+

11/16–2/8

10:30am–12:30pm $450 Prorating available

Rehearsals

9y+

11/28–3/13

6–7:30pm

$90 Prorating available

Performance

9y+

3/17

6–7pm

See website

18y+

1/6–12/2

12:30–5pm

$850

18y+

5/5–10/6

10:30am–12:30pm $649

18y+

1/10–3/14

7:45–8:45pm

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Community Choir

Photography Workshop Beginning Contemporary Dance

$17–20/class

paloaltojcc.org/jewishlearning

Jewish Learning and Israel Education Find innovative learning opportunities starting on page 23.

Social Activities

paloaltojcc.org/social

OFJCC Parents’ Book Club My Father’s Paradise by Ariel Sabar

Parents

1/24

7:30–9pm

FREE

Heartburn by Nora Ephron (includes cooking class)

Parents

3/22

7:30–9pm

$20

The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman

Parents

5/8

7:30–9pm

FREE

OFJCC Annual Benefit Featuring Master Mentalist Lior Suchard

Adults

2/10

6–11pm

$300

Parents’ Night Out

Parents of children 2y+

2nd & 4th Th

Ongoing

5–8pm

$20–35/child

ENGAJ/Young Professionals (22–35)

paloaltojcc.org/engaj

Made possible by a generous grant from the EGC—Inspiring Jewish Life and Learning fund of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. One-on-One ENGAJments*

By appointment

FREE

Programs in Russian

paloaltojcc.org/russianlife

Russian Movie Club with Art Critic Boris Vladimirsky

3 Tu

Ongoing

7–9:30pm

$12/meeting

Conversational ESL for Russian Speakers

Ongoing

10am–12pm

$5–7/meeting

Citizenship Interview Preparation Class

Ongoing

10–11:30am

$25/class

*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. Daytime Adult Learning and Culture Programs are made possible in part by a generous grant from the Maimonides Fund of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Afternoon Lecture Recitals Mixing it Up Vocally: PBO Singers and Continuo

1/9

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Irish Music and Tales

1/30

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Around the World in 30 Instruments

3/27

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Artur Schnabel: No Place of Exile Piano Recital and Film Screening

5/22

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

To Chelm and Back: Stories and Music

6/12

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

The Story of Young Russian-Jewish Immigrants in Germany: A Documentary

1/23

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

40 Years of Protecting Land on the Peninsula

2/6

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Entertainment in the New Paris: Mainstream and Counter-Culture

2/13, 2/20 & 3/6

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch/lecture

The History of California’s Airships: It’s Not What You Think

3/20

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Who are Israelis?

4/10

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

Nobility in Non-Militant Holocaust Resistance: The Overlooked Stealth Altruism Story

4/17

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

When Will We Find E.T. and What Happens if We Do?

5/1

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

The Politics of Music

5/8 & 5/29

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch/lecture

Golden Age of Yiddish Theater

6/5

1–2:30pm

$15 or 1 punch

The Art of the Piano Trio

1/16

12–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Phantoms at the Opera: Festive Purim Concert

2/27

11:30am–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Hungarian Dances

3/13

12–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Let My People Go: A Passover Celebration

4/3

11:30am–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Spanish Guitars

4/24

12–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Fresh and Funky

5/15

12–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Violin and Harp

6/19

12–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Mah Jongg

Ongoing

2:30–4:30pm

FREE

Men’s Morning Club

Ongoing

8–9:30am

FREE

Lectures

Music at Noon Lunch and Concert

paloaltojcc.org/travel

Travel & Day Trips Carmel Bach Festival 2018* Senior Excursions*

M–W 65y+

7/16–7/18

See website

Funded by the Senior Mobility Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund.

See website

Adult Sports & Wellness Specialty Programs & Personal Training Perfectly Fit

paloaltojcc.org/fitness Adults

M & Th

1/8–3/1

6:30–7:25pm

$480–720/session

Adults

M & Th

3/5–4/26

6:30–7:25pm

$480–720/session

Adults

M & Th

4/30–6/21

6:30–7:25pm

$480–720/session

Adults

Tu & Th

1/9–3/29

12–1pm

FREE

Adults

Tu & Th

4/10–6/28

12–1pm

FREE

Adults

Tu & Th

7/10–9/27

12–1pm

FREE

Beginning Weights

Adults

M&W

Ongoing

12–12:55pm

$20–40/workout $160–320/month

Bootcamp

Adults

M, W & F

Ongoing

6:45–7:40am or 9:30–10:25am

$25–40/workout $210–390/month

Adults

Tu & Th

Ongoing

6:30−7:25pm

$25–40/workout $210–390/month

Adults

M&W

Ongoing

6–6:30pm

$20–35/workout

Living Strong Living Well Cancer Recovery

HIIT

Adults

Ongoing

9:30−10am

$20–35/workout

Women on Weights

Adults

Tu & Th

Ongoing

9:00−9:55am

$20–45/workout

Total Body Circuit Training

Adults

M, Tu, Th &F

Ongoing

6–6:45am

$20–35/workout Discount packs available

Sport-Specific Athletic Training

13y+

M&W

Ongoing

4–4:55pm

$45–60/workout

13y+

Ongoing

12–12:55pm

$45–60/workout

Kettlebell Classics Training

Adults

Ongoing

12:30–1:25pm

$20–45/workout

Soul Strength

Adults

Ongoing

12–12:55pm

$20–35/workout

FIT4LIFE

Adults

See website

Committed: Strength and Performance Systems

Adults

See website

Personal Training

10y+

By appointment

FREE Community Classes

13y+

See website

FREE

150+ Classes Per Week

13y+

See website

FREE for members

Private Reformer Pilates

13y+

By appointment

$80–95/session Discount packs available

Partner Reformer Pilates

13y+

By appointment

$60–75/session per person Discount packs available

Group Reformer Pilates

13y+

By appointment

$35–50/session per person Discount packs available

See website

paloaltojcc.org/groupex

Group Exercise Classes

paloaltojcc.org/pilates

Pilates

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

paloaltojcc.org/aquatics

Aquatics Masters Swim

13y+

M, W & F

Ongoing

6–7am

FREE for members

13y+

Ongoing

9:30–10:45am

FREE for members

Fundamentals of Swimming

13y+

See website

$140–205/session per month

PreMasters Swim

13y+

See website

$140–205/session per month

Sports

paloaltojcc.org/sports

Men’s Basketball League Division B

17y+

1/8–4/9

6:35–10pm

$750–850/team $100–125/person

Division A

17y+

1/9–3/13

7–9:50pm

$750–850/team $100–125/person

Division B

17y+

4/16–7/9

6:35–10pm

$750–850/team $100–125/person

Division A

17y+

4/3–6/5

7–9:50pm

$750–850/team $100–125/person

17y+

1/14–3/25

2–5pm

$750–850/team $100–125/person

17y+

4/8–6/24

2–5pm

$750–850/team $100–125/person

17y+

1/18–3/15

7–8:30pm

$375–450/team $70–90/person

17y+

4/12–5/31

7–8:30pm

$375–450/team $70–90/person

OFJCC Golf Tournament*

17y+

1/21, 3/25 & 6/24

9am–1pm

See website

Pickup Basketball

16y+

Ongoing

7–10:30pm

FREE for members

16y+

Ongoing

8–10am

FREE for members

Pickleball

16y+

Ongoing

10:30–11:30am 12–1pm

FREE for members

Basketball Skill Development One-on-One Training

8y+

By appointment

$65/hour Discount packs available

8y+

By appointment

$45/hour per person Discount packs available

Coed Basketball League

Coed Volleyball League

Group Training (up to 4 people)

Nutrition

paloaltojcc.org/nutrition

Monthly Nutritional Talks

See website

6:30–8pm

$25–40/talk

Nutrition Consultation

By appointment

30 minutes: $55–70 55 minutes: $90–105

8-Week EatWell Nutrition Program

By appointment

$549–684

paloaltojcc.org/massage

Massage Table Massage

By appointment

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

Chair Massage

Drop-in

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

paloaltojcc.org/services

Services Basketball Shooting Machine

16y+

M, Tu & Th

ongoing

2–6pm

$10/30 minutes

16y+

ongoing

11am–3pm

$10/30 minutes

Children’s Cove Childcare

6w–10y

See website

Pool Parties

See website

Israeli Cultural Connection (ICC) paloaltojcc.org/icc

Adults (in Hebrew unless otherwise stated) Tzavta: A Lecture by Ron Jones, Creator of the Experiment “The Wave”

1/22

11am–12:30pm

$5–8

1967–1970: Anxiety, Euphoria and Concern Poetic Voices of Israel

2/5

8–9:30pm

$15–20

Catch ’67: The Ideas Behind the Arguments That Tear Israel Apart (in English)

2/11

7:30–9:30pm

$15–20

2/11–3/4

5:30–7:30pm

$80–90

Israel at 70

Israel for REELTM (in English)

Made possible in part by a generous grant from the South Peninsula Regional Impact Grants Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Beged Kefet Hebrew Ulpan for Adults (for English speakers)

See website

paloaltojcc.org/icc

Youth & Families (in Hebrew unless otherwise stated) Raise the Bar

12–13y

1/10–6/16

6–8:30pm

$300–320

Introduction

Parent of up to 18m

2/1

10–11:30am

$40–45

Class

Parent of up to 18m

2/8–3/22

10–11am

$135–140

Bay Area Israeli-American Idol Competition

6th–12th

3/10

7:30pm

$8–10/ticket

Silicon Valley Community Trip to Israel*

Families

M–Th

6/18–6/28

See website

Beged Kefet Hebrew School*

K–12th

M–Th

2018–2019 school year

See website

Libi: The Center for Your Growing Family

See paloaltojcc.org/libi

Baby Sign Language

Israeli-Style Holiday Events (in Hebrew unless otherwise stated)

paloaltojcc.org/icc

Ultimate Purim Party (in Hebrew and English)

Adults 21+

3/1

8:30 pm–12am

See website

Purim Shabbat Dinner and Costume Party (in English)

Families

3/2

5:30–8pm

$9–48

Yom Hazikaron Ceremony* (in Hebrew with English subtitles)

7y+

4/17

7:30–8:30pm

FREE, donations appreciated

Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration* (in Hebrew and English)

Everyone

4/22

12–5pm

FREE

Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Adults

5/19

7–11:55pm

See website

Tu B’Shvat Celebration*

Families

See website

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

Jewish Life & Learning paloaltojcc.org/holidays

Holiday Events Tu B’Shvat Walking Seder in the Park*

Families

1/28

10am–12pm

$10/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. Daytime Adult Learning and Culture Programs are made possible in part by a generous grant from the Maimonides Fund at the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund of San Francisco, The Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties. Phantoms at the Opera: Special Purim Concert

Adults

2/27

11:30am–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Let My People Go: A Passover Celebration

Adults

4/3

11:30am–1:30pm

$20 or 2 punches

Ultimate Purim Party (in Hebrew and English)

Adults 21+

3/1

8:30 pm–12am

See website

Purim Shabbat Dinner and Costume Party

Families

3/2

5:30–8pm

$9–48

Passover Celebration*

Families

3/25

11am–2pm

FREE

Women’s Seder: Sharing Our Own Exodus Stories

Women

3/26

6:30–8:30pm

$10–12

Community Passover Seder

Families

3/30

5:30–7:30pm

$18/person

Yom Hazikaron Ceremony* (in Hebrew with English subtitles)

7y+

4/17

7:30–8:30pm

FREE, donations appreciated

Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration*

Everyone

4/22

12–5pm

FREE

The Story of Young Russian-Jewish Immigrants in Germany: A Documentary

Adults

1/23

1–2:30pm

$15

Catch ’67: The Ideas Behind the Arguments That Tear Israel Apart

Adults

2/11

7:30–9:30pm

$15–20

Israel for REELTM

Adults

2/11–3/4

5:30–7:30pm

$80–90

Jewish Learning

paloaltojcc.org/jewishlearning

Made possible in part by a generous grant from the South Peninsula Regional Impact Grants Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Who are Israelis?

Adults

4/10

1–2:30pm

$15

Nobility in Non-Militant Holocaust Resistance: The Overlooked Stealth Altruism Story

Adults

4/17

1–2:30pm

$15

Golden Age of Yiddish Theater

Adults

6/5

1–2:30pm

$15

Beged Kefet Hebrew School*

K–12th & adults

See website

Text and Texture with Ceramics

Adults

See website

paloaltojcc.org/jewishlife

Jewish Life Yad l’Shabbat: Parent/Child Group

12–23m

1/12–3/30

9:30–11:30am

$456

12–23m

4/13–6/8

9:30–11:30am

$342

Family Camp*

Families

F–Su

5/11–5/13

See website

$200/adult $150/child (6–11y) Under 5y FREE

Artur Schnabel: No Place of Exile Piano Recital and Film Screening

Adults

5/22

1–2:30pm

$15

Tel Aviv Summer Shabbat Laila Lavan (White Night)

Everyone

6/1

6–8pm

$9–18/individual $48/family (up to 4 people) Under 2y FREE

To Chelm and Back: Stories and Music

Adults

6/12

1–2:30pm

$15

Silicon Valley Community Trip to Israel*

Families

M–Th

6/18–6/28

See website

paloaltojcc.org/tikkunolam

Tikkun Olam

Throughout the year, we collect clothing, food and toiletries for those in need. Please visit the website for information about what to bring. Mitzvah Day

Everyone

1/15

Times vary

FREE

Mitzvah Corps This program is supported in part by a grant from the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties. Volunteer at the Ecumenical Hunger Program*

Families

3rd Sa/mo

1/20–8/18

11am–1pm

FREE

Chicken Soupers: Meal Preparation and Delivery

8y+

1/28, 4/29 & 6/10

1–4pm

FREE

Everyone

See website

Mitzvah in a Box*

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

Early Childhood paloaltojcc.org/preschool

OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool Palo Alto Campus Open House

Families

1/21

9am–12pm

FREE

Los Altos Hills (Beth Am) Campus Open House*

Families

2/4

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. Baby Play Space

Under 12m

1/5–6/15

9:30–10:30am

FREE

12–23m

M&W

1/8–3/28

9:30–11:30am

$924

12–23m

M&W

4/9–6/13

9:30–11:30am

$756

12–23m

Tu & Th

1/9–3/29

9:30–11:30am

$1,008

12–23m

Tu & Th

4/10–6/14

9:30–11:30am

$840

12–23m

M&W

1/8–3/28

9:30–11:30am

$1,056

12–23m

M&W

4/9–6/13

9:30–11:30am

$864

12–23m

1/12–3/30

9:30–11:30am

$456

12–23m

4/13–6/8

9:30–11:30am

$342

Introduction

Parent of up to 18m

2/1

10–11:30am

$40–45

Class

Parent of up to 18m

2/8–3/22

10–11am

$135–140

Family Center Playtime

Families

M–F

Ongoing

9am–5pm

FREE

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

See paloaltojcc.org/libi

Yad b’Yad OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool at Beth Am* OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool Palo Alto Yad b’Yad Swim & Gym Yad l’Shabbat Baby Sign Language

Youth, Family & Teens Family Activities

paloaltojcc.org/families

Our holiday events are family-friendly, so make sure to join us for Purim, Passover and Tu B’Shvat. See page 24 or visit www.paloaltojcc.org/holidays for details. Fun Fridays

Families

1/5–6/15

9:30am–5pm

FREE

Cinderella

Families

1/7

4:30pm

FREE

The Magic Flute

Families

6/17

4:30pm

FREE

Everyone

1/15

Times Vary

FREE

San Francisco Opera Screenings

Mitzvah Day

Mitzvah Corps This program is supported in part by a grant from the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties. Volunteer at the Ecumenical Hunger Program*

Families

3rd Sa/mo

1/20–8/18

11am–1pm

FREE

Chicken Soupers: Meal Preparation and Delivery

8y+

1/28, 4/29 & 6/10

1–4pm

FREE

Families

2/3

10:30am

$15–18

Families

5/6

4:30pm

$15–18

Pickling Vegetables

Families

2/4

4–6pm

$25/family

Spring Roll Fun

Families

3/11

4–6pm

$25/family

Farmer’s Market

Opera for Families Family Cooking Classes

Families

4/15

4–6pm

$25/family

MatheMagic! Starring Bradley Fields

K–4th

2/17

11am

$18–25

Family Camp*

Families

F–Su

5/11–5/13

See website

$200/adult $150/child (6–11y) Under 5y FREE

Silicon Valley Community Trip to Israel*

Families

M–Th

6/18–6/28

See website

Family Center Playtime

Families

M–F

Ongoing

9am–5pm

Mitzvah In a Box*

Everyone

See website

Parent Education

FREE

paloaltojcc.org/parenteducation

Lecture Series for Parents In partnership with Parents Place Raising Tech-Savvy Kids: Cyberbullying, Predators and Addictive Screen Behaviors

Parents

1/11

7–9pm

FREE

Beyond Sibling Rivalry: Keeping the Peace

FREE

Parents

4/12

9:15–10:15am

Together in the Kitchen: Confident Cooking for Parents

Parents

1/18, 3/8 & 4/26

11:15am–12:45pm $36/class per person

Together in the Kitchen Talks: Nutrition For Kids!

Parents

2/14 & 5/9

9:15–10:15am

FREE

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

Afterschool and Enrichment Programs

paloaltojcc.org/afterschool

Club J Club J at OFJCC Open House

Families

2/15

6–8pm

FREE

Club J at Sand Hill School Open House*

Families

2/12

6–8pm

FREE

OFJCC Location: 2018–2019 School Year

K–5th

M–F

2018–2019 school year

End of school until 6pm

See website

Sand Hill Location: 2018–2019 School Year 3-, 4- and 5-day options*

K–8th

M–F

2018–2019 school year

End of school until 6pm

See website

K–3rd & 9th–12th

See website

2018–2019 school year

See website

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. Winter Session Bricks4Kidz with LEGO®

K–2nd

1/9–2/27

3:30–4:45pm

$155–185

Minecraft Madness (Coding)

2nd–6th

1/10–2/28

2:45–3:45pm

$225–255

Science Made Fun

K–3

1/10–2/28

3:30–4:30pm

$225–255

Chess Champions

K–5th

1/11–3/1

3:45–4:45pm

$176–206

Bricks4Kidz with EV3

3 –5

1/11–3/1

3:30–4:45pm

$176–206

Mind Games (Strategy Games)

K–5th

3/5–5/14

3:45–4:45pm

$170–200

Bricks4Kidz with LEGO®

K–2nd

3/6–5/15

3:30–4:45pm

$185–215

Minecraft Madness (Coding)

2 –6

3/7–5/16

2:45–3:45pm

$275–305

Science Made Fun

K–3rd

3/7–5/16

3:30–4:30pm

$275–305

Chess Champions

K–5

3/8–5/17

3:45–4:45pm

$212–242

Bricks4Kidz with EV3

3rd–5th

3/8–5/17

3:30–4:45pm

$212–242

Spring Session

OFJCC School for the Arts Private Piano (30-minute lessons by appointment)

paloaltojcc.org/schoolforthearts 7–17y

11/20–2/12

3–7pm

$450, prorating available

Rehearsals

9y+

11/28–3/13

6–7:30pm

$90, prorating available

Performance

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Community Choir 9y+

3/17

6–7pm

See website

Little Mozarts

3–4y

1/9–3/27

2–2:45pm

$297–327

Dalcroze Eurythmics

4–5y

1/9–3/27

3:05–3:50pm

$297–327

Advanced Dalcroze Eurythmics

5–6y

1/9–3/27

5–5:45pm

$308–339

Group Piano

6–7y

1/9–3/27

4–4:50pm

$484–532

Pre-Ballet

2.5–3.5y

1/10–3/28

3:05–3:50pm

$480–528

Ballet/Jazz

3.5–6y

1/10–3/28

4:10–5pm

$480–528

Art with Music

3–4y

1/18–3/29

3:05–3:55pm

$250–275

5–7y

1/18–3/29

4:10–5pm

$250–275

Kids Cartooning

7–10y

1/18–3/29

5:10–6pm

$250–275

Musical Theatre Production

7–17y

2/7–5/20

5:30–7:30pm

$775–850

Sports, Fitness and Aquatics

paloaltojcc.org/youthsports

Find more youth sports, fitness and aquatics options in the sports and wellness section starting on page 21. Youth Basketball Development League

K–3rd Girls

1/6–3/10

12–1pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

K–1 Coed

1/6–3/10

12–1pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

2nd–3rd Coed

1/6–3/10

1–2pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

4 –5 Coed

1/6–3/10

2–3pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

6th–8th Coed

1/6–3/10

2–3pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

K–3 Girls

4/7–6/9

12–1pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

K–1st Coed

4/7–6/9

12–1pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

2 –3 Coed

4/7–6/9

1–2pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

4th–5th Coed

4/7–6/9

2–3pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

6th–8th Coed

4/7–6/9

2–3pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

K–3rd Girls

6/16–8/25

12–1pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

K–1st Coed

6/16–8/25

12–1pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

2nd–3rd Coed

6/16–8/25

1–2pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

4 –5 Coed

6/16–8/25

2–3pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

6th–8th Coed

6/16–8/25

2–3pm

$1,000/team, $300/person

Girls’ Basketball—Sunday Lunch Workout

K–3 Girls

1/7–3/11

12–1pm

$300–320

K–3rd Girls

3/18–6/10

12–1pm

$300–320

K–4

1/12–3/16

4–5pm

$300–320

5th–8th

1/12–3/16

5–6pm

$300–320

K–4

4/13–6/15

4–5pm

$300–320

5th–8th

4/13–6/15

5–6pm

$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

$25–40/workout Discount packs availabile

10–13y

Ongoing

12–12:55pm

$25–40/workout Discount packs availabile

TeenFit

14–17y

M&W

Ongoing

4–4:55pm

$15–30/workout

Sport-Specific Athletic Training

13+

M, W

Ongoing

4–4:55pm

$45–60/workout

Ongoing

12–12:55pm

$45–60/workout

Friday Night Basketball Clinic

13+

Small Group Swim Lessons

6m–12y

See website

FREE Group Exercise Community Classes

13y+, 10–12y with parent

See website

FREE

150+ Group Exercise Classes Per Week

13y+, 10–12y with parent

See website

FREE for members

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

paloaltojcc.org/teens

Teens

Find even more teen programming in the adult sports and wellness sections on pages 21–23, the OFJCC School for the Arts on page 28 and the youth sports programs on page 29. Battle of the Bands

6th–12th

1/20

6:30–9:30pm

FREE to participate

Bay Area Israeli-American Idol Competition

6th–12th

3/10

7:30pm

$8–10/ticket

Shalhevet: Teen Trip to Poland and Israel*

11 –12

M–F

4/2–4/15

See website

$5,500

The Lounge

6th–8th

M–Th

Through 5/31

3:30–6pm

FREE

For Middle School Students*

6th–8th

W or Th

2018–2019 school year

See website

For High School Students (for college credit)*

9th–12th

M–Th

2018–2019 school year

See website

12–18y

See website

Beged Kefet Hebrew Language School

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

J-Camp paloaltojcc.org/jcamp

School Break Camps Express drop off starts at 8am for week-long camps and 8:30am for Mini Camps. PM care is available for a fee. Mini Camp for Single Days Off School Art Mania

K–8th

2/16

9am–3pm

$105–120

Games Gone Wild

K–8

3/12

9am–3pm

$105–120

Ski Week Camp

K–8th

Tu–F

2/20–2/23

8:45am–3pm

$392–432

Spring Break Camp Week One

K–8

M–F

4/2–4/6

8:45am–3pm

$465–505/week

Silly Sports

K–8th

4/2

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Mind Games

K–8

4/3

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Great America (Field Trip)*

K–8th

4/4

8:45am–3pm

$115–130

Color Crazy Camp

K–8

4/5

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Field Day at Mitchell Park*

K–8th

4/6

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Spring Break Camp Week Two

K–8

M–F

4/9–4/13

8:45am–3pm

$465–505/week

Silly Sports

K–8th

4/9

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Mind Games

K–8

4/10

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Field Day at Mitchell Park*

K–8th

4/11

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Color Crazy Camp

K–8

4/12

8:45am–3pm

$105–120

Great America (Field Trip)*

K–8th

4/13

8:45am–3pm

$115–130

Registration Opens*

K–12th

1/12

See website

J-Camp Registration Kick-Off Event

K–12th

1/21

12–2pm

FREE

Spring Into Summer J-Camp Open House

K–12

4/22

11am–2pm

FREE

J-Camp: Summer at the OFJCC!

paloaltojcc.org/jcamp

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

Our OFJCC Our Vision: To Be the Architects of the Jewish Future Our Purpose: To Enrich Lives, Build Community and Inspire Jewish Journeys

OFJCC Corporate Partners

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 Nicole Rubin, President • Lauren Berman, First Vice President & Secretary • Orli Rinat, Vice President Craig Seidel, Vice President • Ric Rudman, Treasurer • Susan Steiner Saal, Immediate Past President

Board of Directors Sharon Ashkenazi • Michele Boal • Madeline Chaleff • Amir Faintuch • George Farber • Vanessa Haas Hood Lev Mass • Barbara Oshman • Reina Rampell • Anne Brody Rubin • Carol Saal • Sara Smirin Raymond Stern • Adam Tachner • Greg Waldorf • Hilary Weisfeld • Ted Zagat

Management Team Zack Bodner, Chief Executive Officer • Sally Flinchbaugh, Chief Operating Officer Mark Holtzman, Chief Financial Officer • Seth Leslie, Chief Development Officer Nathaniel Bergson-Michelson, Chief Marketing Officer 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 $5,000,000+ John (z”l) 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 Landan Sharon and Seth Leslie Paul Resnick and Joan Karlin Nicole and Amir Dan Rubin 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 Tramiel Charitable Trust Emily and Greg Waldorf Hagit and Oren Zeev $50,000 - $99,999 Anonymous (3) Natara and Daniel Beck Lauren and David Berman 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

The OFJCC gratefully acknowledges these Fulfilling the Vision commitments as of October 1, 2017.

Sheryl and Tony Klein The Kutcher Family Sara Gaviser Leslie and Josh Leslie Shirley Liebhaber Michal and Guy Miasnik Adam and Carolyn Nash Reina and Alex Rampell Rivi and Brett Rochkind Lela and Gerry Sarnat Parisa and Ted 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 Anne and Noah Rubin 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 Ric and Roberta Rudman Alan and Susan Sataloff Michel Sayag and Cassy Christianson Sigmund Foundation Howard and Diane Zack $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous Riki Alcheck and Bill Sheppard 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 Shachar 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 and 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 Amy Rosenberg and John Slafsky 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 September 30, 2017. $25,000+ Stephen and Merry Astor David and Lauren Berman* The Boal Family* Cynthia and Jay Cohan* Consulate General of Israel John (z”l) and Jill Freidenrich Lisa and Marcel Gani John and Marcia Goldman Adean and Ben Golub* Emeri and Brad Handler Family Foundation* Jewish Community Federation Preschool Scholarship Fund* Jewish Community Federation Day Camp Scholarship Fund* Jewish Community Federation Maimonides Fund Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties Koret Foundation Cathy and Jim Koshland Yael and Amnon Landan* Laura and Gary Lauder Leslie Family Foundation* Sharon and Seth Leslie* Yasmin and Oren Lukatz Eldad and Charlotte Matityahu* The Oshman Family Zack and Orli Rinat* Carol Roberts Jeanbelle and Zachary Rosenman Fund Nicole and Amir Rubin Carol and Harry Saal Family Fund* Nate Saal and Susan Steiner Saal* Dorothy R. Saxe* Albert and Janet Schultz Supporting Foundation of the JCEF Lawrence Seeff and Maya Adam* The Seiler Family Eta and Sass Somekh, the Somekh Family Foundation South Peninsula Regional Impact Grants Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Culture Emily and Gregory Waldorf* The Wexler Family Hagit and Oren Zeev

$18,000 - $24,999 Ronit Alcheck Bodner and Zack Bodner Vered and Amir Faintuch* The Kutcher Family Paul Resnick and Joan Karlin* Loren and Shelley Saxe* Richard and Ginny Strock Bonnie and Marty Tenenbaum $10,000 - $17,999 Anonymous (3) Yael and Elie Alcheck Sabrina and Laurence Braham Margarita Casanova Cohen and Eli Cohen* Leslie Colvin and Jed Solomon and Family Irwin and Concepcion Federman Michael Fertik Kathy Fields-Rayant and Gary Rayant Gendler Grapevine Project Vanessa and Gavin Hood Stuart L. Klein Sheryl and Tony Klein* Phyllis Koch Sara Gaviser Leslie and Josh Leslie* Daryl Messinger and Jim Heeger Reina and Alex Rampell* Lela and Gerry Sarnat Craig and Donna Seidel* Ruth Seiler Service for Peace, Inc. Josie and Stuart Shiff Leonard Shustek and Donna Dubinsky The Smirin Family Abraham D. Sofaer and Marian Scheuer Sofaer Andrea and Claude Stern* Christine and Adam Tachner* Tramiel Charitable Trust H. and J. Ullman Philanthropic Fund

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 September 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.

Pomegranate Legacy Society The OFJCC’s Legacy Society recognizes and thanks those individuals who plan to leave a gift to the community through a bequest, trust, life insurance policy, retirement plan, charitable annuity or other vehicle. Legacy Society members care deeply about the future of this community and know that their legacy will help ensure our ability to continue to serve as Silicon Valley´s Jewish neighborhood. Anonymous James E. Baer Gloria Baerncopf (z”l) Steve and Ina Bauman Randi S. Brenowitz and Marty Klein Madeline Chaleff and David Arfin Reba Cohen John and Linda Elman Janet K. Fisher (z”l) Nanette and Richard Freedland Emeri and Brad Handler Jay and Sandy Hirsh Ann Marie Jasse and Bruce Fram Sheryl and Tony Klein Sharon and Seth Leslie Shirley Liebhaber Daryl Messinger and James Heeger Bill and Susan Mirbach Adam and Carolyn Nash Aliza and Ra’anan Peleg Maurice and Pearl Purcell (z”l) Paul Resnick and Joan Karlin Orli and Zack Rinat Jeanbelle and Zachary Rosenman (z”l) Ric and Roberta Rudman Carol D. and Harry J. Saal Nathaniel Saal and Susan Steiner Saal Dorothy Saxe Loren and Shelley Saxe Janet and Albert Schultz (z”l) The Schwabacher Family Susan and Richard Seiler Joanna and Jason Strober Taube Family Foundation Veronica Tincher Teacher Debra Togliatti Bobbie and Jerry Wagger Batya Zucker

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