Lenore Marwil JCC Jewish Film Festival

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JCC
April/May/June 2011
Mark Your Calendars!
The
ating
Celebr s!
r
10 yea
Lenore Marwil
JCC Jewish
Film Festival
A Decade of Jewish Films
Through Our Vibrant Lens
May 15-19, 2011
Iyar 11-Iyar 16, 5771
at the
Michigan Theater
Plus: - Fascinating Lunch and Learn Sessions
- Exciting Sponsor Reception
- Remarkable Children’s Feature
Extraordinary
FILMS
April 4-8
April Break Fun Days
April 11-13
JCC Spring Cultural Arts
Festival
April 14
Intergenerational Passover
Program
JCC Passover Boutique
April 21-22
April School’s Out Days
May 1
Burns Park Run
Chaverim B’Shirim Concert
May 2
ECC Enrichment Classes
Begin
May 13
ECC Shabbat Dinner
May 15
Camp Raanana Meet the
Staff Bowling Extravaganza
May 15-19
Jewish Film Festival
May 15-22
Bookstock Sale
May 22
Celebrate Israel
May 24 & May 26
Red Cross Babysitting Class
June 3
ECC Grandparents/Special
Friend Shabbat
June 5
JCC Annual Meeting &
Volunteer Appreciation
Brunch
June 15
ECC Family Fun Night
June 20
Camp Keshet Begins
Camp Raanana Begins
JCC Chai Lights is published quarterly by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor
www.jccannarbor.org
2935 Birch Hollow Drive • Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2301
Phone: (734) 971-0990 • [email protected] • www.jccannarbor.org
The JCC Welcomes
Our New Executive Director - Andrea Rosner-Najer
Following a nation-wide
search, the Board of
Directors of the Jewish
Community Center
of Greater Ann Arbor
has appointed Andrea
Rosner-Najer its new JCC
executive director.
Rosner-Najer brings
to the JCC more than
20 years administrative
experience in the nonprofit and Jewish world. Rosner-Najer served first as
an administrator and then as the director of residential
operations for Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit
since 1992.
Jewish Senior Life is a multi-facility Jewish senior
housing organization on two Jewish Community Center
campuses. Her vast responsibilities included managing
and supervising eight residential properties with more
than 900 residents, 36 assisted living apartments and
106 residences licensed as homes for the aged. With 10
managers reporting directly to her, she also had indirect
supervisory responsibility for more than 200 professional
caregivers.
The facilities not only provide housing but also many
related services including independent/congregate and
assisted living environments. As director, Rosner-Najer was
responsible for financial and business operations,
personnel, maintenance, kosher food service, and family
and resident relations.
Prior to working with Jewish Senior Life, Rosner-Najer
was a counselor/consultant for Personal Performance
Consultants, a national employee assistance and
counseling firm. She also served as the director of Social
Work and Medical/Hospice Social Work for Riverside
Hospital.
Rosner-Najer earned a Masters of Social Work from
Wayne State University where she also received her
undergraduate degree. Her husband Nelson Najer
is employed by Michigan Basic Property Insurance of
Michigan with offices located in Detroit near Belle Isle.
In his position as Infrastructure Administrator he manages
their information technology department and staff.
They have two children Sarah age 8 and William age 10.
Rosner-Najer will be replacing Leslie Bash who retired
in March after a highly successful career in Ann Arbor of
nearly 10 years as executive director and taking the JCC
to new heights.
Chair of the executive director search committee, Nancy
Margolis said, “We are thrilled to have found someone of
Andrea’s caliber. She comes with an amazing background
of administrative accomplishments and proven
management skills. Add to that her genuine warmth and
welcoming smile. Andrea will be a valuable asset to our
JCC and our community.”
ECC OPEN HOUSE WITH SPECIAL Childrens’ PROGRAM
FEATURING A2SO’S ARIE LIPSKY!
FREE!
April 28th • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
at the JCC
The entire community is invited to join the ECC for a special childrens’ program with Arie Lipsky,
Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Lipsky will
direct a program for all children in attendance, and AASO staff will guide children through a musical
instrument petting zoo that will get the children up close and personal with the instruments.
Tours of the Center will be available for prospective families, who can take the opportunity to see
the ECC’s program in action, and meet ECC Director Noreen DeYoung.
For more information about attending this program, or to RSVP, contact ECC Director Noreen DeYoung
at [email protected] or 971-0990.
www.jccannarbor.org
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JCC Passover Boutique
The Jewish Community Center of
Greater Ann Arbor is participating in:
Unique items for Passover
celebrations...
2011
Seder plates, matzah
covers, haggodot and
much more!
*All kinds...
books on tape, records,
videos, CDs & DVDs
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
• Beth Israel Congregation Gift Shop
• Temple Beth Emeth Gift Shop
The JCC’s very own Elaine Margolis is a daychair
for the sale on Friday, May 20th at Laurel Park
Place. We are looking for volunteers to work with
Elaine at the sale. For every hour volunteered, the
JCC receives additional monies.
Book Sale at:
Laurel Park Place Mall
May 15-22
To volunteer or for questions, please contact
Rebekah Gamble at (734) 971-0990 or
[email protected]
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April/May/June 2011
Thursday, April 14
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
at the JCC
Each summer, the JCC’s Camp Raanana day
camp provides local children and teens with
the chance to make incredible summer memories,
form long-lasting friendships, and strengthen their Jewish
identities.
Camp Raanana is the perfect place for campers entering
grades K-8 to explore new interests, build
Jewish connections, gain self-confidence,
connect to nature, and experience all
the fun of Jewish summer camp!
Camp Raanana also offers a Counselor in
Training program for teens entering
9th – 10th grade. The CIT program provides training, hands-on
experience, and social activities for teens who are making the
transition from camper to counselor.
The JCC relies on the generous support of the community to help offset
costs for Camp Raanana and provide scholarship assistance to qualifying
families. Your support is needed now more than ever to ensure that the
powerful experiences of Jewish camping are available to all!
YES! I would like to support the JCC’s summer programs for Jewish youth.
Your contribution will help provide incredible Jewish summer experiences for children and teens.
For example:
$18 provides a camper with healthy snacks for one week
$50 provides two fun overnight adventures for a camper
$100 provides challah for the whole camp for one Shabbat
$200 provides a week-long specialty session for a camper
$400 provides a four-week training program for a CIT
$1800 provides a full summer of fun for a camper
Donation Amount: $_______ Name(s) of Supporter(s):_________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________ City:________________ State:_______ Zip:_________
Please mail or bring donation forms to the JCC and make checks payable to the JCC.
Our campers and teens thank you for your support!
www.jccannarbor.org
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• Join Your JCC
• Participate with Your
Family and Friends
• Become Connected!
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There’s something special about the Jewish
Community Center. You feel it as soon as you walk
in the door. Whether you’ve come to bring your
child to preschool, attend a concert, hear an author
speak, see the Israeli Scouts, take part in a holiday
celebration, join an exercise class or learn Yiddish,
you feel at home. The JCC is the place where
you and your family explore pathways into the
Jewish world.
For information about the JCC membership, please
contact Halye Aisner at (734) 971-0990 or go to
www.jccannarbor.org for a membership form.
We Need You Now More Than Ever!
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Member!
A discounted membership is available for those new to Ann Arbor through the Shalom Ann Arbor program.
For more information, please contact Halye Aisner.
JCC Membership Application
JCC Membership Rates
Contributing Memberships
Children’s Name(s) and Date of Birth: ____________________________
o Pillar - $720.00
o Patron - $360.00
______________________________________________________________
General Memberships
o Family - $250.00
o Single Parent - $150.00
o Single Adult - $125.00
o Senior - $70.00
Address: ______________________________________________________
For more information please contact
Halye Aisner 734-971-0990
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Chai Lights
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April/May/June 2011
Did You Know... your JCC library
is organized and ready for you to
borrow books?
Alice Fishman has
completed the library
reorganization. The
library consists of nonfiction directly related
to Judaism and Jewish
issues and history. Our
fiction section is diverse
and all by Jewish authors.
We also have a small
section of youth and teen
books.
BOOK OF THE MONTH - Walking Israel: A Personal Search
for the Soul of a Nation by Martin Fletcher
The 2010 National Jewish book awards have recently
been announced and Fletcher’s book has won the
Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice prize. He has been
a war correspondent for NBC News and is now a special
correspondent based in Israel. In 2008 he decided to walk
the 110 miles along Israel’s western coastline in search
of positive stories about the people he would encounter.
Though he discovers inevitable strife, he is ultimately
optimistic.
Have Your Event
at the JCC
• B’nai Mitzvah
• Birthday Parties
• Bris/Baby Namings
Chaverim B’Shirim
May 1 at 3:00 p.m.
at the
Jewish Community Center
Smile With Kurt Weill
Excerpts include:
Knickerbocker Holiday
Lady In The Dark
One Touch Of Venus
Lost In The Stars
Suggested donation- $5
Refreshments will be served
Is Your Playgroup
Looking for a
Place to Meet?
The JCC would like to offer FREE
space for playgroups with infants and
preschoolers. Reserve up to 4 weeks
at a time in one of our newly
renovated lounges.
For more information contact Rebekah Gamble
at 734-971-0990 or [email protected]
• Wedding Receptions
• Wedding Showers
• Baby Showers
and More!
For more information contact
Rebekah Gamble at 734-971-0990 or
[email protected]
www.jccannarbor.org
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10th
Annual
May 15-19, 2011
Sunday, May 15
*Students 13 and under FREE!
Inside Hana’s Suitcase
2:00 PM
Canada, 2009, 88 minutes, English
Based on the internationally acclaimed book Hana’s Suitcase, which has been translated into
40 languages, this film is an effective blend of documentary and dramatic techniques. In addition
to tracing the lives of George and Hana Brady, this film tells the present-day story of a group
of Japanese children and how their passionate teacher helped them solve the mystery of Hana
Brady, whose name was painted on an old battered suitcase that they received from Auschwitz.
This film is another way to bring about a dialogue of anti-Semitism and tolerance with
our youth.
Opening Night Sponsor Reception
Sunday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Michigan Theater
8:00 PM
The Yankles
USA, 2010, 115 minutes
Whoever heard of an ultra Orthodox baseball team? Based on a true story, an ex-con finds
redemption by coaching an upstart, disorganized Orthodox Jewish baseball team. Take Charlie,
a recently out of prison, washed-up baseball player whose probation requires community service.
Add a gaggle of yeshiva buchers in love with baseball. Put them together in a pot and stir into a
sweet dramedy. Against a backdrop of rabbinical supervision and the players’ orthodox practice,
Charlie coaxes and cajoles his players into a capable team. Tzitsis and baseball bats do mix!
A great family film.
MONDAY, May 16
12:00 p.m. • Lunch and Learn with Marcia Fishman
Director of the Michigan Office of the Screen Actors Guild
Discussion of the Michigan Film Industry
Cost: Members- $8.00
Non-Members- $10.00
1:30 PM
Winston Churchill: Walking with Destiny
Narrated by Academy Award winner, Ben Kingsley, this documentary highlights Churchills’ years
in the political wilderness, his early opposition to Adolf Hitler and Nazism and his support for
Jews under threat by the Nazi regime. As historian John Lukacs explains, Churchill may not have
won the War in 1940, but without him the War most certainly would have been lost. If Churchill’s
warnings about Nazi Germany’s racial policies towards Jews had been heeded in the early 1930’s,
the Holocaust may never have occurred.
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2011
Festival at the Mic
higan Theater
Jewish Film
MONDAY, May 16
continued
5:00 PM
Howl
USA, 2010, 84 minutes (Rated R)
An obscenity trial that started a revolution and a poem that shocked a generation!” Howl dives into
the twisted life of famous poet Alan Ginsberg, played by Academy Award nominee, James Franco
and the controversial trial that surrounds his most well-known piece of work, Howl. The issue of
free speech is examined in San Francisco in 1957 when the appropriateness of Ginsberg’s poetry
is questioned during a long trial. Ginsberg is expertly played by Franco and the trial lawyer is
portrayed by John Hamm (Mad Men).
2010 Nominee, Berlin International Film Festival, 2010 Winner, Sundance Film Festival, Freedom of
Expression Award, 2010 Nominee, Sundance Film Festival, Grand Jury Prize
8:00 PM
Ajami
Israel, 2009, 120 minutes
This is an unforgettable drama about an area of Jaffa where Arabs, Jews and Christians live together in a fragile peace. These are five stories about the everyday life in Ajami. Through forbidden love, unlikely friendships, family ties and rejection, most of them meet violence with violence.
2010 Nominee, Academy Award Best Foreign Language Film, 2010 Winner, Israeli Film Academy Best Film and Best Director
TUESDAY, MAY 17
1:30 PM
Ingelore
Born a deaf Jew in 1924 in Germany, Ingelore Herz Honigstein narrates the events leading up to
her escape from the Nazis, in speech and sign, revisiting past experiences with a startling degree
of emotional clarity. Filmmaker Frank Stiefel’s portrait of his mother Ingelore, is a loving tribute to
her courage and determination. Her amazing life shaped her into an extraordinary teacher and
we learn the power of light over darkness.
Followed by….
Just Like Home
Israel/Russia, 2009, 58 minutes
For the past ten years a loving couple have managed Moscow’s Jewish Orphanage–home to
children who were abused, neglected, and abandoned by the people closest to them. It takes a lot
of patience but slowly, gradually, these children learn to regain their trust in humanity and secure a
chance for a brighter future. This film offers a rare glimpse at life in a home with thirty children and
two “parents” who refuse to give up hope.
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TUESDAY, MAY 17
continued
5:00 PM
Seven Minutes in Heaven
Mysticism and memory collide in this quietly powerful Israeli neo-noir thriller. Galia has spent the last
year recovering from a terrorist bus bombing that left her physically and mentally scarred. With her
fractured memory, Galia must relive the events surrounding the bombing in order to move forward
with her life.
2009, Nominee, Israeli Film Academy Awards, Best Actress, 2009 Winner, Warsaw International
Film Festival
8:00 PM
The Human Resources Manager
A human resources manager at Israel’s largest bakery discovers his own humanity while escorting
the body of a suicide-bomb victim back to her homeland in this quirky, seriocomic crowd-pleaser.
Eran Riklis, the acclaimed director of The Lemon Tree and The Syrian Bride, brings a poignant and
personal approach to a story that speaks to the ever-present threat of violence in Jerusalem and the
increasing sense of social dislocation.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
12:00 p.m. • Lunch and Learn Program
Discussion on the Jews of Argentina
Cost: Members- $8.00
Non-Members- $10.00
1:30 PM
Anita
Argentina, 2009, 104 minutes
Anita is a young Jewish Argentine woman with Down Syndrome living with her devoted mother, while
her beloved older brother Ariel is making his own way in business. Everything changes on July 18,
1994, when a car bomb explodes outside the AMIA Jewish Community Center. Disoriented in the
wake of the attack, Anita wanders the city in search of her missing mother, touching the lives of those
around her while learning to care for herself. Meantime, her brother begins his desperate search for
Anita hoping she would be alive. Anita is a profoundly hopeful study of human innocence, compassion and resilience in a fragile, troubled world.
Winner, Argentineans Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actress, Nominee, Argentinean Academy
Awards, Best New Actress, *Nominee, Argentinean Academy Awards, Best Screenplay, Original
5:00 PM
Saviors in the Night
France and Germany, 2009, 95 minutes
Returning from Germany’s eastern front in 1918, Menne Spiegel is decorated with the Iron Cross.
Twenty-five years later, living as a popular horse merchant in Westphalia, he’s branded with a different insignia: the Star of David. On the eve of a mass deportation of Jews, Spiegel seeks out his
old comrade Heinrich Aschoff, a Catholic farmer with a conscience, who instantly agrees to shelter
Spiegel’s wife Marga and daughter Karen at his farm despite the risk to his own family. Based on the
real Marga Spiegel’s best-selling memoir, Saviors in the Night relates the extraordinary story of the
two families’ perilous years together. An unforgettable true story of friendship, family and honor.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY18
continued
8:00 PM
Holy Rollers
USA, 2010, 89 minutes (rated R)
This feature film is inspired by a late 1990’s true story, when Hasidic Jews were used to smuggle
ecstasy from Europe into the United States. Jesse Eisenberg’s The Social Network character, Sam,
leads the traditional lifestyle of an Orthodox Jew from Brooklyn. Sam’s life takes a dramatic turn
when his neighbor and boss, Justin Bartha (National Treasure, The Hangover) persuades him into a
new line of work.
2010 Winner, Gotham Awards, Breakthrough Director, *2010 Nominee, Sundance Film Festival,
Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic)
THURSDAY, MAY 19
1:30 PM
Brothers
Dan chooses to work on the land, living in a kibbutz in the south of Israel. Aaron, his brother, is
a doctor of law and philosophy and a distinguished scholar of the Torah. He comes to Jerusalem
from the U.S. to defend the rights of the Torah scholars. The conflict which arises between the two
brothers reflects that of a society torn between its religious and political principles.
2009 Nominee, European Film Academy, Best Feature, 2009 Winner, FIPA D’OR, Best actress
and Best Actor
5:00 PM
The Matchmaker–(Once I Was)
In 1968 Haifa, a teenage boy gets a summer job with a Holocaust survivor who makes ends meet
by brokering marriages and smuggling goods. Throughout the summer, the mysterious matchmaker takes the boy on a dangerous coming of age ride into the deepest underbelly of Haifa. This
feature film is a journey of first love, friends, secrets and truths.
8:00 PM
Nora’s Will
Mexico, 2008, 92 minutes
This story takes a humorous tone towards families who struggle to cope with the death of a loved
one. Jose finds out that Nora, the woman he’d been married to for 30 years and then divorced,
has committed suicide. The rabbi explains to Jose that due to the celebration of the Passover festivities, together with a few other factors, if Nora is not buried that same day, they will have to wait
almost five days to be able to carry out the burial. It turns out that before she died, Nora devised
a Machiavellian plan in order to take care of her funeral. But she missed something. A mysterious photograph left under the bed will lead to an unexpected outcome which will remind us that
sometimes the greatest love stories are hidden in the smallest places.
2009 Winner, Mexican Film Festival, Best Film and Best Director
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SCREENWRITER $500
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MOVIE LOVER $360
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Special acknowledgement on lobby signage, on theater Power Point
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Sponsor Reception
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Power Point presentation
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Individual Film Co-Sponsor
• Three passes for the entire Ann Arbor Festival
Sponsor Reception
Recognition in Festival publications
Special acknowledgement on lobby signage and on theater
• Two passes for the entire Ann Arbor Festival
• Sponsor Reception
• Recognition in Festival publications
• Special acknowledgement on lobby signage and on theater
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QUESTIONS? Please call Mimi Weisberg ([email protected]) or Rebekah Gamble ([email protected]) at
734-971-0990 or visit us online www.jccannarbor.org
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2 Lunch and Learn Programs
at the
Michigan Theater
Monday, May 16th
Lunch and Learn with Marcia Fishman
Director of the Michigan Office of the Screen Actors Guild
Cost for each program: Members- $8.00
Non-Members- $10.00
Wednesday, May 18th
Discussion on the Jews of Argentina
Cost for each program: Members- $8.00
or
Ann Arb
Non-Members- $10.00
Jewish Film Festival Ti
cket Order Form
Tickets: All Seats $10.00 - Festival Pass: All Ann Arbor Films - JCC Members $80 - Non-Members $85
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________ City/State/ZIP: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________ Fax: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________
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# ___ Tickets for _____________________________________________ (Name of film) @ $____
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I would like to make an extra contribution of $__________to support the Film Festival.
To charge: VISA/MC #: ___________________________Expires: ___ / ___ Signature: __________________________
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WE ARE SORRY WE CANNOT ACCEPT MICHIGAN THEATER PASSES FOR THE FILM FESTIVAL.
For more information, please call (734) 971-0990. To send a check: Make payable to the Jewish Community Center
and mail to: 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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Join us for the:
Festival Featured Guest Speakers:
Authors Martin Shichtman and Laurie Finke
April 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
JCC
SPRING
JEWISH
CULTURAL
ARTS
FESTIVAL
– a celebration
of books,
art, and music
Topic: “Jewish Mysticism and Darren Aronofsky’s Pi”
Martin B. Shichtman is Director of Jewish Studies and
Professor of English Language and Literature at Eastern
Michigan University. Laurie A. Finke is Chair of Women’s
and Gender Studies at Kenyon College.
Working collaboratively for more than twentyfive years, professors Finke and Shichtman
have produced two books, two collections
of essays, and more than a dozen scholarly
articles. In their most recent book, Cinematic
Illuminations: The Middle Ages on Film, Finke
and Shichtman consider how popular culture
interprets and makes use of the past through
the medium of film.
Maestro Arie Lipsky
April 12, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Topic: “Because the Voice Called”
APRIL 11-13
RSVP: JCC
2935 Birch Hollow Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734.971.0990
Cost includes dessert:
$6 per person per event
$15 per person for the
3 part series
For more information
contact:
Mimi Weisberg
[email protected]
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Born in Haifa, Israel, Maestro Lipsky embarked on his
career in music at a young age, learning both flute and
cello, and was soon entering and winning young artist
competitions.
After studying aeronautical engineering in college and
serving briefly in the Israeli armed forces, Lipsky returned
to music and moved to the United States. Since joining
the A2SO in 2000, Lipsky has continued to appear as a guest conductor at venues
around the world, to tour and perform on his cello.
Author Jeffrey Bernstein
April 13, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Topic: “Teaching for Citizenship and Tikkun Olam”
Jeffrey Bernstein is Professor of Political Science at Eastern
Michigan University, where he has been on the faculty since
1997. He holds a B.A. from Washington University and an
M.A. and Ph. D. from the University of Michigan.
He is co-editor and contributing author of Citizenship
Across the Curriculum and of numerous scholarly articles
and book chapters.
April/May/June 2011
The JCC
Early Childhood Center
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rogram
New P sions!
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New S
For three to five year olds at the JCC
Camp Keshet is a specially designed camp experience for
preschool-aged children. Our camp program has been extremely
successful engaging children in outdoor Active Learning
experiences. Spacious grounds and facilities of the JCC Early
Childhood Center, enhance the campers experience as they
spend each morning in our specially designed summer outdoor
environment.
A consistent daily routine provides a confidence-building
comfort for the young campers, and includes small group times
for exploration of art and nature, large group times for music
and movement, and times for children to plan, carry out, and
talk about their own initiatives which are supported by highly
qualified teachers. This year we will again offer the opportunity
!
for children to participate in caring for and harvesting the ECC
gardens.
Within the routine, each day has its own special identity.
Mondays are for bidding farewell to Shabbat with Havdallah,
Tuesdays and Thursdays we travel a short distance to Buhr Park,
where we have exclusive use of the tot pool. One Wednesday
each session will feature a special program or field trip and
Fridays we celebrate the coming of Shabbat.
Camp Keshet features a staff to camper ratio of 1:7 and 1:4 at
the pool! To enhance each camper’s experience, children not
enrolled at the ECC attend for two-week sessions consisting of 5
morning/week.
Camp Keshet’s Sessions are as follows:
Session I: June 20 – July 1
Session II: July 5 – July 15
Session III: July 18 – July 29
Session IV: August 1 – August 12
Camp Keshet’s 2011 Registration Form
Camper’s Name ______________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
Date of Birth_________ Phone _________________________
Email _______________________________________________
Check Sessions Attending:
Session I ________
Session II _______
Session III _______ Session IV _______
Cost for Camp Keshet is $300 per two-week session, $270
for Session II. JCC membership is required. For more information and to register, call the office of the JCC Early Childhood Center 734-971-0990 or email [email protected]
Please enclose deposit (half total cost of camp) made payable to the Jewish Community Center and mail to:
Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. Ann
Arbor, MI 48108
Camp tuition must be paid in full prior to the first day of Camp.
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Grandparent/Special Friend Shabbat
Friday June 3, 2011 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Early Childhood Center will celebrate the ninth annual
Grandparent/Special Friend Shabbat. Each year we set
aside one Shabbat where children are encouraged to invite
their grandparents. If grandparents are unable to attend
or they do not have grandparents they can ask a special
adult friend to attend. This event will be the culmination
of a week-long focus on Shabbat as a study unit. Classes
will have worked on making their own Shabbat ritual items
such as Challah covers and candlesticks, and story times
will center on Shabbat tales.
The Shabbat luncheon will be held in the Gym and “Tot
Shabbat” families will be included in the celebration. All
children are encouraged to bring grandparents or other
“special friends” as their guests. Song leader Brett Levy
will lead everyone’s Shabbat song favorites, and ECC
preschoolers will prepare a film of some of their favorite
activities.
At the ECC, we believe that early childhood is an ideal
time to begin teaching core Jewish values. Children are
active participants in all Jewish Holiday celebrations. Staff
and children create meaningful ways to celebrate Shabbat
and all of the holidays. As part of our focus on Shabbat
the children will make a special gift to present to their
special guests.
The ECC looks forward to celebrating Shabbat with the
children, their parents, grandparents and special friends as
we rejoice in this year’s many accomplishments!
For more information on how to be included contact
Noreen De Young at 734-971-0990 or
[email protected].
Family Fun Night! Celebrate the Start of Summer
Wednesday June 15th • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the JCC
All Children Enrolled in the ECC and their families are invited.
Pizza, Ice Cream Sundaes, Bouncers and Games
Celebrate the bridging of all of our kindergarten bound children
COST: $20 per family • For more information or to RSVP,
contact the JCC at 971-0990.
Family Fun Night! Registration Form
•
Please Register by June 11
Names:
Street:
Phone:
E-mail:
City:
Number attending/members:
Number attending/non-members:
Total enclosed: $
Remit payment to the JCC at the front desk or mail to: 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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Israel’s Birthday Celebration
Shabbat Dinner!
Hosted by the JCC’s ECC Preschool Classrooms
Friday, May 13, 2011 • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
All families with children are invited to welcome in the Sabbath with dinner, dancing and music.
We will have a birthday party for Israel at this dinner.
Adults $8.00 Children 2 years and up $4.00 Registration must be received by Monday May 9th
For more information, call the ECC at 734-971-0990 or [email protected]
Israeli Birthday Shabbat Dinner Registration Form
Registration must be received by Monday May 9th.
Name: ____________________________________________________
Adults @ $8.00: __________
Phone: _______________________
Children @ $4.00: __________
Total Enclosed: __________
Intergenerational Passover Program
Thursday, April 14th • 11:00 a.m. at the JCC
As
American
Jews,
we find
comfort,
community,
and
continuity
in the
knowledge
that as we
are celebrating a holiday like Passover, Jews
all over the world are celebrating as well.
Here in Ann Arbor we are inviting our oldest
and youngest members to come together
and share the ritual items that can be found
on Passover tables everywhere. Children,
grandparents, parents and seniors will be
paired to share their ritual items and stories
that go with them.
On Thursday April 14th, the Jewish Community
Center Older Adults program and the Early
Childhood Center will celebrate Passover
together. Children will also participate in an
interactive telling of the Passover story. Songs
and dances from the holiday will enliven our
celebration.
A Passover style lunch will be served to
everyone who attends.
Please make your reservations by calling the JCC 734 971-0990 or
by stopping by the front desk.
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Enrichment Classes
ECC
Stroller Aerobics (co-sponsor Shalom Baby)
In our Stroller Aerobics Class you are able to get in shape without leaving your child at home. Stroller Aerobics is a fun way
for Mom to Shape up! Your workouts will include resistance training, cardio, abs, and much more! Be sure to bring a stroller,
blanket, baby snacks, and a special toy. Get ready for a fun time, interaction for your child, and a GREAT workout!
Ages
Day
0–6 months
Monday
Dates
Time
5/2–6/6
9:00 –10:00 a.m.
(5 classes)
No Class 5/30
Fee
$15 member
$20 non-member
Little Explorers (co-sponsor Shalom Baby)
Each class features activity time with music, finger-play with puppets, rhythm instruments, parachutes and group games. While
your child develops new skills, you have an opportunity to meet and network with other parents and caregivers to share ideas,
advice and concerns.
Ages
Day
6–18 months
Tuesday
Dates
Time
5/3–6/7
9:00–10:00 a.m.
(6 classes)
Fee
$18 member
$23 non-member
Toddler Time
This parent/child interactive program helps you take a new look at the world through new eyes: your Toddler’s. Together, observe
the world in wonder and joy as your child explores the world around himself/herself. Children will play with manipulative and
educational toys and engage in arts and crafts, music and rhythm, and supervised activities. A visit to our Monkey room for
climbing and crawling will be included in this class.
Ages
Day
18–30 months
Tuesday
Instructor:
Noreen DeYoung
Dates
Time
5/3–6/7 9:00–10:30 a.m. (6 classes)
Fee
$20 member
$40 non-member
Tot Shabbat
Parents and toddlers can come and celebrate Shabbat at the JCC. We will sing songs, make Challah and have fun. Join us to
help create Shabbat memories for your child.
Ages
All
Day
Friday
Dates
ongoing
Time
11:30 –12:30 p.m.
Fee
None
Let’s Dance
The JCC dance program exposes young children to the basics of natural movement, dance and creative expression. Our professional dance staff provides high-quality instruction within the familiar atmosphere of the JCC.
Ages
18
Day
Dates
Time
Fee
3–5
Thursday
5/5–6/2
12:40–1:25 p.m.
(5 classes)
Instructor: Susan Filipak
$54 CC
$62 member
$77 non-member
3–5
Friday
5/6–6/10
12:40–1:25 p.m.
(6 classes)
Instructor:
Susan Filipak
$65 CC
$74 member
$92 non-member
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Pee Wee Tennis
Tennis anyone? Learn to play tennis; the emphasis is on fun, fitness and skill development. All equipment will be age and
development appropriate.
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
3–5
Tuesday
5/3–6/7
12:40–1:25 p.m.
(6 classes)
Instructor: Kim Braun
Fee
$36 CC
$45 member
$70 non-member
Outdoor Games
This exciting class includes games that encourage children to play outdoors. Enjoy games like tag, kick the can, four square,
kite flying and many more. Skills learned will encourage the development and coordination of large muscles and spatial
relationships. Emphasis on fair play and FUN!
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
3–5
Thursday
5/5–6/2
12:40–1:25 p.m.
(6 classes)
Fee
$36 CC
$45 member
$70 non-member
Yoga
Children will learn the basic practice of Yoga through stories and poses. This yoga practice will enhance flexibility!
Ages
Day
3–5
Monday
Instructor: Adele Karras
Dates
Time
5/2–6/6
12:40–1:30 p.m.
(5 classes)
No class 5/30
Fee
$40 CC
$50 member
$63 non-member
Growing Reader
Children will participate in language rich activities that enhance the development of reading skills.
Ages
4–5
Day
Thursday
(Children entering Kindergarten in Fall)
Instructor: Julie Bass
Dates
Time
5/5–6/2 2:00–3:00 p.m.
(5 classes)
No class 5/30
Fee
$40 CC
$50 member
$63 non-member
Numbers Plus
New
Pre-K
Math
Class!
Children will participate in math rich activities that enhance their understanding of math.
Ages
4–5
Day
Monday
Instructor: Natalie Weisend
Dates
Time
5/2–6/6 2:00–3:00 p.m.
(5 classes)
Fee
$40 CC
$50 member
$63 non-member
Swim with Kim
Swimming lessons will be offered to swimmers and non –swimmers three and four years old. Kim has been teaching children
to swim for over 20 years. Parents will be responsible for bringing their children to and picking up from the lesson at High Point
School. The school is located at 1735 S. Wagner Rd. in Ann Arbor. Swim lessons will be 45 minutes with a 15 minute free swim
to end the class.
Ages
3–5
Day
Dates
Time
Fee
Thursday
5/5–6/2
5:00–6:00 p.m.
$75 member
(5 classes)
$100 non-member
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Enrichment Classes
ECC
Build A Game
Let’s use our imaginations and make up games. Interesting materials and equipment will be provided each week for the children.
Their challenge will be to create a game and rules.
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Fee
4–5
Tuesday
5/3–6/7
2:00–3:00 p.m.
$36 CC
(6 classes)
$45 member
$70 non-member
Garden Club
Time to plant the ECC Summer garden. Children will plant the seedlings and nurture them in our new raised bed gardens. We
will have an herb garden, Sukkot garden, vegetable garden and salad garden.
Ages
3–5
Day
Wednesday
Instructor: Noreen De Young
Dates
Time
5/4–6/1 12:40 - 1:40 p.m.
(5 classes)
No class 5/30
Fee
$30 CC
$40 member
$50 non-member
ECC Enrichment Registration Form
You can register by mail or in person at the JCC. All registration forms must include payment in full. Please make checks payable to the Jewish
Community Center. We cannot accept registration over the phone. Use one form per person. JCC membership entitles you to reduced class fees.
Some classes have reduced rates for children enrolled in Child Care. Please be sure to enter the correct fee on your registration form.
Name Phone Birthdate Street City Parents’ Name Phone (w)
Parents’ Name Phone (w)
Age
Zip
Whom shall we call in an emergency if we cannot reach either parent?
Name Phone
Please enter all information below. Make sure you are entering the correct fee listed with each class.
CC=Child Care Participant
M=Member Class Name
CC M N/M
N/M=Non-Member
Day
Time
Status
Stroller Aerobics Class
Little Explorers
Toddler Time
Tot Shabbat
Let’s Dance
Pee Wee Tennis
Outdoor Games
Yoga
Growing Reader
Numbers Plus
Garden Club
Build a Game
Swim with Kim
TOTAL ENCLOSED
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CAMP RAANANA NEWS
Meet the Staff Bowling Extravaganza
Sunday, May 15 • 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Colonial Lanes
The Camp Raanana counselors and staff invite all registered
and prospective campers to join in an afternoon of fun
and bowling at Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley (located
at 1950 S. Industrial Hwy). There
will be FREE bowling and plenty
of snacks for all to enjoy, plus
opportunities to meet the
camp staff and learn more
about Camp Raanana!
This event is a great
chance for campers to
meet their counselors
and fellow campers for this
summer. The Camp Director
and Assistant Director will be on
hand to answer parents’ questions
and accept registration forms before
the June 1st registration deadline.
Families are encouraged to submit their
registration forms prior to the Meet the
Staff event, however, since sessions may fill up
earlier.
Camp Raanana is the JCC’s wonderful outdoor
summer day camp for children entering grades K-8.
For more information about Camp Raanana,
please visit www.CampRaanana.com or contact
Deborah Huerta at [email protected]
or 734-971-0990.
FREE
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Bowli
CAMP RAANANA JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Camp Raanana may have a limited number of Head
Counselor or Specialist positions still available for
college and post-college students. Applicants must
be available to work from June 20 to August 12 and
attend staff training on May 15, June 5, June 12,
June 16, and June 17.
For more information, contact camp director Deborah
Huerta at [email protected] or 971-0990.
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JCC
Youth & Teen News
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Youth Events
April Break Fun Days:
The JCC will offer full day programs featuring field trips or special
activities during the Ann Arbor Public Schools break from April 4-8.
April School’s Out Days:
The JCC will offer School’s Out programs on April 21 and 22.
See page 23.
Kids’ Night Out:
The JCC is planning to hold the final Kid’s Night Out event of the year in early May
– stay tuned for details! The tentative date is May 7.
May-June Enrichment Classes:
The May-June session of classes will begin the week of May 2 and run through the week
of June 6.
Flyers for these programs will be available at the JCC and at www.jccannarbor.org.
Contact Deborah Huerta at [email protected] or 734-971-0990 for more
information.
STAFF NEEDED FOR JCC 2011-2012
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
The JCC is seeking applicants to work in
the Kids’ Konnection/Kids’ Club afterschool
programs next school year. We are looking for
dynamic individuals with extensive experience
working with elementary aged students,
familiarity with Jewish culture and traditions,
and a passion for working with children.
Applicants must have completed at least one
year of college and must be available several
days per week from 3-6 pm throughout the school year, as well as during most
school vacations.
Interested individuals should contact Deborah Huerta at [email protected]
or 734-971-0990.
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JCC
SCHOOL’S OUT Days
Register Now for April 21 & 22!
The JCC will be closed in observance of Passover for several days at
the end of April, but the JCC Youth Department will offer School’s
Out Day programs on the days that the JCC is open during Passover.
A School’s Out Day will be offered on Thursday, April 21 for HDS and
other students. A School’s Out Day will also be offered on Friday,
April 22 for AAPS, HDS, and other students. Each of the School’s Out
Days will feature a field trip or special activity; details will be available
in early April. Note: A Passover lunch will be provided both days;
students should not bring any food from home on these days.
School’s Out Days are for JCC members ONLY in grades K-5. Middle
school students are also welcome to participate as helpers for a
reduced fee ($20/day, including PM Care if needed).
A JCC Youth Department Child Information Record must be on file for all participants. To obtain a form, or for
more information, please contact Deborah Huerta at [email protected] or 734-971-0990.
Registration is due by Thursday, April 14.
School’s Out Days – April 21 & 22, 2011
$36/day for 8 am - 4 pm ($4 off for additional siblings)
$10/day for PM Care from 4-6 pm (no PM Care charge for KK/KC students enrolled that day of the week)
Spots are limited – please register on time! A $5 per student late fee applies for each day if you register after the deadline. If your plans change, you may cancel any days not needed and receive a full credit if you notify us before the deadline. For absences or cancellations made after the deadline, a $5 per student per day cancellation fee will be deducted
from the credit.
Student 1__________________________________ Grade____ Birthdate_________ School______________________
o Thursday, 4/21 (HDS & other students)
o PM Care o Friday, 4/22 (all students)
o PM Care
Student 2___________________________________ Grade____ Birthdate__________ School_____________________
o Thursday, 4/21 (HDS & other students)
o PM Care o Friday, 4/22 (all students)
o PM Care
Parent Name(s)______________________________________ Home #(s)_______________________________________
Cell #(s)_____________________________________________ Work #(s)_______________________________________
Email(s) _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Notes (allergies, health conditions, etc)__________________________________________________________
I give permission for my child(ren) to participate in the planned field trips or activities and to be transported by the JCC in school busses,
public busses, JCC vehicles, or vehicles of JCC staff.
Parent Signature__________________________________________________
Date____________________________
Student 1 Fees _______ + Student 2 Fees _______ + Late Fees _______ = TOTAL ENCLOSED ______________
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Red Cross Babysitting ClASS
Tuesday, May 24 & Thursday, May 26 • For students ages 11-17
4:00-7:00 p.m. at the JCC (pizza dinners included)
The JCC is once again hosting a Red Cross Babysitting Class. The class
will teach child safety, first aid, baby care, and
developmentallyappropriate play. Upon successful
completion of both days, students will receive a card
showing that they are certified by the Red Cross.
Students must have turned 11 by the start of the class (or
within two weeks) to receive certification. Students who
are 10 years old are welcome to participate but will not
receive certification.
The fee is $80 for JCC members and $100 for nonmembers. Registration and payment are due by May 10.
Late registrations will be accepted as space permits.
For more information, contact Deborah Huerta at
734-971-0990 or [email protected].
Red Cross Babysitting Class • Tuesday, May 24, and Thursday, May 26, 2011
JCC Members: $80 / Non-Members: $100 • Please make check payable to “JCC.”
Student 1 __________________________________ Birthdate_________ Grade_____ School______________________
Student 2 __________________________________ Birthdate_________ Grade_____ School______________________
Parent Name(s) ___________________________________________ Home Phone(s)_____________________________
Work Phone(s) ________________________________ Cell Phone(s) _________________________________________
Email(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that the JCC’s programs may involve some risks and will not hold the JCC, its instructors, employees, associates, or
affiliates responsible or liable for any accidents that occur during this program. I also authorize the JCC to secure medical and/or
emergency surgical treatment for my child(ren) if needed.
Parent Signature______________________________________ Date_________ TOTAL ENCLOSED:_______
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&
Health Wellness
At the JCC
The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor is committed to the health and wellness of our community.
We will continue to bring new and exciting classes and events to support this commitment.
JCC Adult and Gym Classes - 2011
For more information on classes and registration, please contact the JCC at 734-971-0990.
Callanetics
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $10 per Member • $12 non Member • Instructor: Diane Dahl
Firms every muscle in your body using stretching exercises synchronized to rhythmical music.
Israeli Dancing
Thursdays
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Easy and Oldies
8:30-10:00 p.m. Intermediate and Requests
Fee: Students & Children Free All others $5 • Instructor: Laura and Amnon Steiner
Learn the latest Israeli dances, line dances, mixers and more with Laura and Amnon Steiner.
Families are welcome.
Volleyball
Mondays & Wednesdays Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
On Mondays, join Larry Hiss and his volleyball group to work out, improve your volleyball skills, and make new
friends. Wednesday’s group is led by Phil Ristenbatt.
Zumba
Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Fee: $5
Instructor: Karen Silverman
Zumba is the exciting new dance craze featuring Latin and international rhythms.
Open Basketball
Sunday: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Dates: Watch for information on weekly email
Fee: FREE
Join the JCC’s team for the Burns Park Run!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Raising money to support the JCC Youth and Teen Programs
All community members are invited to join the JCC’s team for the Burns Park Run
on May 1st. This is a great event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities;
there will be 5K and 10K races, as well as a Fun Run.
We will be raising money to support the JCC Youth and Teen Programs through the
Burns Park Run–stay tuned for details about how to register and help raise money.
We are also planning to hold training sessions in the weeks leading up to the run.
More information to come!
For more information contact Liz Kohn at [email protected] or
Deborah Huerta at [email protected] | 734-971-0990.
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Adult Programs
Upcoming Caregiver Conversations:
A Group for Adult Children with Aging Parents
Jewish Family Services convenes “Caregiver Conversations,” a monthly drop-in educational and
support group for adult children in a variety of caregiving roles for their aging parents.
What Caregivers Need to Know About
Hospice Care
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr,
Ann Arbor
One of the most difficult subjects to think about, let
alone discuss with your aging loved one, is end-of-life
care. When should hospice be considered? What if
family members disagree about the timing of calling
in hospice? How can you discuss hospice with your
aging parent? And what, exactly, is hospice? Marie
Pierce from Arbor Hospice will provide guidance in
answering those questions and more. Join us to learn
about the benefits of in-home hospice care.
Free. RSVP to Abbie at JFS: 769-0209 or
[email protected].
Technology
for Caregiving
Thursday, May 19, 2011
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the JCC, 2935 Birch
Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor
There are dozens of new technological innovations available to support caregivers today,
ranging from the basic (e.g., emergency response
systems, adaptive gadgets, etc.) to the complicated (e.g., medication monitoring systems, wireless
motion detectors to ensure your loved one is safe,
etc.) Come get an overview of what’s available
on the market today and test drive some of these
helpful products yourself!
Free. RSVP to Abbie at JFS: 769-0209 or
[email protected].
Caregiver Brunch…We’ll provide bagels; please bring a dish to pass.
Pharmaceuticals and Your Aging Parent
Sunday, June 12, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the JCC: 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor
Adults over the age of 65 buy 30 percent of all prescription drugs and 40 percent of all over-the-counter drugs.
However, older adults can react differently to medications from younger adults and may also face challenges
in managing and correctly taking medications. Join us to learn how to ensure that your aging loved one uses
pharmaceuticals as safely as possible.
Free. RSVP to Abbie at JFS: 769-0209 or [email protected].
“Caregiver Conversations” is sponsored by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Co-sponsored by the
JCC, Reconstructionist Havurah, Temple Beth Emeth, Beth Israel Congregation, and the Jewish Cultural Society.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Presents
Afternoon Delights!
April 27th with Maestro Arie Lipsky
May 25th with Violinist Barbara Sturgis-Everett
at the JCC
Refreshments at 1:00 p.m. • Concert begins at 1:30 p.m.
Admission is $8 per ticket
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For additional information, contact Merrill Poliner, MSW, Spice Program Coordinator at 734-971-0990.
April
Tuesdays at the JCC
11:00 a.m. – Energy Exercise with Maria Farquhar
$4 per session, or 3 sessions for $10
Noon – Homemade Dairy Lunch Buffet
$3 per person
1:00 p.m. – Games and Activities
Join us for a variety of games and activities
including mahjong, quilting, and Wii sports.
1:30 p.m. – Yidish Tish
(Yiddish Conversational Group):
Open to the public as well as UM faculty, staff &
students, all ages and levels welcome. Beanster’s
Café, ground floor, Michigan League. Free. For
more information, call 936-2367.
Thursdays at the JCC
11:00 a.m. – Current Events with Heather Dombey
Bring items of interest for group discussion.
$3 per person
1:00 p.m. – Thursday Special Events and
Presentations (next page for details)
2:15 p.m. – Literary Group facilitated by Sidney
Warschausky. Call Merrill at the JCC 971-0990 for
the current book.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND
PRESENTATIONS
April
Thursday, April 7
12:30 pm: Birthday Celebration for all
with April birthdays! Bring your family
and friends for lunch and
birthday cake.
followed by
1:00 pm: Join us for a session with a docent from the
University of Michigan Museum of Art.
Wednesday, April 13
5:30-7:00 pm: Annual Senior Seder sponsored by
Jewish Family Services and The Jewish Community
Center of Greater Ann Arbor. $25 per person.
Call 971-0990 for reservations.
Thursday, april 14
NOON: Special Intergenerational Passover lunch
with the children and families of the JCC’s Early
Childhood Center.
followed by
12:30 Noon: A registered nurse from Care Response
will take and record blood pressures and address
any questions. FREE. (This event repeated the second
Thursday of each month)
followed by
1:00 pm: Eastern Michigan University faculty
member, Julia Myers, comes to the JCC with a
presentation on the art of Ruth Weisberg.
Thursday, April 21
1:00 pm: A staff member from the Area Agency on
Aging 1-B brings a variety of driving tips.
Fridays at the JCC
1:30 p.m.- Yiddish Reading Group at the Jewish
Community Center. Call Ray Juni for additional
information at 761-2765.
www.jccannarbor.org
Thursday, April 28
1:00 pm: Anita Norich, University of Michigan
Professor of Judaic Studies will make a presentation.
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SPECIAL EVENTS AND
PRESENTATIONS
May
Tuesdays at the JCC
MAY
$3 per person
1:30 p.m. – Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational
Group): Open to the public as well as UM faculty,
staff & students, all ages and levels welcome.
Beanster’s Café, ground floor, Michigan League.
Free. For more information, call 936-2367.
$3 per person
the current book.
Fridays at the JCC
followed by
1:00 pm: Holocaust survivor, Irene Butter, speaks
today in honor of Yom HaShoah.
Thursday, MaY 12
12:30 pm: A registered nurse from Care Response
any questions. Free. (This event repeated the
second Thursday of each month.)
1:30 pm: Local musician Martha Dalley will
perform on the piano.
Tuesday, May 17
12:30 pm: During the Jewish Film Festival come
to the Michigan Theater to see Just Like Home,
a Russian/Israeli film about the family created in
a Russian orphanage. Transportation provided.
Reservations required. Tickets are $8 per person.
Thursday, May 19
12:30 pm: During the Jewish Film Festival come
to the Michigan Theater to see Brothers, an
Israeli film about the conflict between religious
and political principles. Transportation provided.
Reservations required. Tickets are $8 per person.
Thursday, May 26
information at 761-2765
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12:30 pm: Birthday Celebration for
all with MAY birthdays! Bring your
family and friends for lunch and
birthday cake.
followed by
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Thursday, MaY 5
1:00 pm: Music students of the Hebrew Day
School will entertain us with both choral and
instrumental selections.
April/May/June 2011
SPECIAL EVENTS AND
PRESENTATIONS
JUNE
Tuesdays at the JCC
JUNE
Thursday, june 2
$3 per person
12:30 pm: Birthday Celebration
for all with JUNE birthdays! Bring
your family and friends for lunch and
birthday cake.
followed by
1:00 pm: The Happiness Boys return to the JCC
for another performance of songs from the 1880’s
to the 1950’s.
1:30 p.m. – Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational
Group): Open to the public as well as UM faculty,
staff & students, all ages and levels welcome.
Beanster’s Café, ground floor, Michigan League.
Free. For more information, call 936-2367.
Thursday, JUNE 16
12:30 pm: A registered nurse from Care Response
any questions. Free. (This event repeated the
second Thursday of each month.)
followed by
1:30 pm: Andrea Rosner -Najer the new
Executive Director of the Jewish Community
Center of Greater Ann Arbor will introduce
herself to the Older Adults community.
$3 per person
Thursday, JUNE 23
1:00 pm: Are some tasks and daily chores a little
more difficult to perform? Perhaps there are some
devices that could make these easier. Join SPICE
for a discussion on adaptive devices by a speaker
from the Area Agency on Agency.
the current book.
Thursday, JUNE 30
Noon: Enjoy the summer with an outside picnic
lunch. Fridays at the JCC
1:00 pm: Richard Adler, professor at the
University of Michigan-Dearborn, will talk about
one of his passions: Baseball.
information at 761-2765
SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Calling all photographers 55 and over
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Submission Deadline: June 10th
All photographs must be framed and ready to hang
The show will be on exhibit June 27th - July 31st in the JCC Amster Gallery
Opening Reception Sunday, June 26th
www.jccannarbor.org
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Contributions - April-May-June 2011
General Donations
Early Childhood Center
Ruth Freedman
Richard and Joanna Friedman
Jesse and Anitra Gordon
Linda Greene
Martin and Marilyn Lindenauer
Ron and Julie Perry
Zelma Weisfeld
Pfizer Foundation
Gemini
In honor of the birth of Paul and
Judy Freedman’s Grandson
From Cathy Pietrasiuk
In memory of Boris Gankin
From Leonid Gankin
In honor of a speedy recovery of
Norm Bash
From Dina Shtull and Steve Leber
From Clara Trent
In honor of the special birthday of
Larry Hiss
From Steve and Tina Pollock
In memory of Marc Ruben
From Judith Smutek
In honor of the marriage of Jennifer
and Andy Tankanow
From Leslie and Norm Bash
In memory of Edward Tankanow, father
of Larry Tankanow
In memory of Ruth Winter
From the Board and Staff of the JCC
In memory of Pearl Axelrod
From Elaine and Barry Margolis
In memory of Allen Seel, father of
Brad Seel
From Sue and Larry Adler
In memory of Nancy Metzendorf,
mother of Eric Metzendorf
From Lisa and Steve Weiss
In memory of Elaine Silverman, mother
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From Sue and Larry Adler
In honor of the speedy recovery of
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From Roberta, Larry, Alyse, Andy
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Senior Fund
In memory of Esther Perlman
From Tom and Nancy Dyer
From Thomas Garry and Jan Jacobi
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From the co-workers of Ralph
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From Barbara and Bob Wechsler
In honor of the celebration of
Sophie Mordis’s Birthday
From Jason Lindauer
In memory of Benjamin and Molly
Bagdade and Tillie Schlager
From Samuel Swartz
Myron and Bobbie Levine
Cultural Arts Fund
Donation for JCC Cohen art exhibit
From Myron and Bobbie Levine
Fund for the Future
In honor of Lisa and Hannan
Lis as honorees of the JCC of
Metropolitan Detroit’s 2011
Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival
From Sharon and Chuck Newman
Maccabi Fund
Michael Wodka
Doris and Larry Sperling
In honor of the engagement of
Shaina Newman, daughter of
Sharon and Chuck Newman to
Danny Ashare
From Leslie and Mark Rosenwasser
Fishman and DiPietro Senior Fund
In memory of Gerald Goodman
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JCC Board of Directors
President
Seth Penchansky
Vice President
Harriet Bakalar
Secretary
Fran Martin
Treasurer
Eric Metzendorf
Directors
Bernard Alpern
Robin Axelrod
Bernard Banet
Isaac Fink
Elliot H. Gertel
Sheldon Ginns
Melissa Greenhawt
Matthew Jane
Myron Levine
Irwin Martin
Norman Miller
Bruce Moyer
Sharon Newman
Sheila Perlman
Laura Steiner
Lisa Weiss
Honorary Directors
Rabbi Kim Blumenthal
Rabbi Lisa Delson
Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
Rabbi Roderic Glogower
Rabbi Aharon Y. Goldstein
Rabbi Robert D. Levy
Past Presidents
Malcolm S. Cohen
Jesse Gordon
Elaine Margolis
Lisa Molnar
Charles Newman
Haran Rashes
Dr. David Segaloff
Laurence N. Smith
Eva Solomon
Pat Soskolne
Ira Strumwasser
Honorary Board
Herbert Amster z”l
Michael Levine
Nancy Margolis
Sharon Newman
JCC Staff
Executive Director
Andrea Rosner-Najer
Administrative Coordinator
Rebekah Gamble
Youth, Teen and Camp Director
Deborah Huerta
Director of Finance
Lori Kahn
Early Childhood Director
Noreen DeYoung
Older Adults Program Coordinator
Merrill Poliner
Marketing and Membership Director and
Shalom Programs Coordinator
Halye Aisner
Early Childhood Assistant Director
Peretz Hirshbein
Older Adult Program Assistant
Heather Dombey
Early Childhood Administrative
Coordinator
Lisa Brown
Auction Coordinator
Rachel Shifrin
Jewish Cultural Arts and Education Director
Mimi Weisberg
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