December 2, 2017
14 Kislev 5778
supporting the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC Scholarship Fund
Thank you, Honorees, for helping make the JCC the sensational place that it is.
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Doron & Sherry Steger
Dear Friends...
On behalf of the Board of Directors, our Gala Committee and the entire staff at the JCC, we want to Welcome and Thank You for joining us to celebrate and commemorate 18 wonderful years of our JCC. We congratulate and thank our honorees, Jackye Feagan, Liz & Steve Fuerst, Evelyn Morris, Wendy & Stephen Offen, Joe Beutel z”l and Shimon & Sara Birnbaum z”l and all their family members who made our JCC a reality. It is because of their generosity, as well as the generosity of many other members of our community, that we were able to take what was a dream and make it a reality. This Gala is a true celebration of our past, present and future. It is an opportunity to honor those who helped establish the JCC in 1999. It is a chance to acknowledge those who built and now operate our JCC as it continues to grow. It is a time to recognize those who developed, implemented and currently deliver rich programs and services to our members. It is also a time to take a glimpse into our future and realize the sky’s the limit! In the spirit of celebration, we would like to acknowledge each of you for making this a memorable event for years to come. We extend a special thanks to all of our Gala sponsors. Your contributions are invaluable to our J and will be used to help those in need in our community. Thank you for understanding that we cannot do this alone. We rely on the generosity of people such as you to generously give to us, so that we can do and give to others! We are so proud of what we all have accomplished since opening our doors 18 years ago. Most of us cannot even remember a time that the JCC didn’t exist. We have become such an integral part of this community, serving as a prime resource for families and individuals in need. Your JCC serves an important role in this community changing and enhancing lives every day, and this is something we are very proud of. Thank you for being here this evening, and for being a part of this wonderful JCC that has become a home away from home for so many!
Seth Geldzahler President, JCC Board of Directors
Laura Friedman JCC Executive Director
JCC Board of Directors President Seth Geldzahler
Assistant Treasurer Jerry Zweig
President-Elect Geo Feinstein
Secretary David Bernstein
Vice President Josh Leibner
Assistant Secretary Bruce Levinston
Vice President-at-Large Richard Hirsch
Michael Bloomstein, David Bunevich, Howard Cohen, Josh Cohen, Nancy Gorrell, Judy Gross, Bryan Grossman, Peter Horowitz, Linda Jerrow, Mark Lederman, Natanya Levitz, Didi Shapiro, Dov Simons, Jonathan Slass, Josh Wang, Joe Weinstein
Past President-at-Large Doron Steger Immediate Past President Richard Skydell Treasurer Steve Saperstein
Teen Board Members: Adam Bernstein, Lauryn Feinstein, Sam Leibner, Jack Levinston, Mollie Rosen, Brett Wolin
Thank You to our Gala Committee Caryn Kenin, Chair
Peter Horowitz
Bonnie Bernstein
Andrea Keats
Ken Bernstein
Roxanne Levinston
Faith Cornick
Wendy Oen
Amy Geldzahler
Steve Saperstein
Eli Goldstein
Steve Terk Paula Zevin
Professional Staff Laura Friedman Executive Director
Paige Silberfein Associate Executive Director
Connie Adamo Bookkeeper
Hugo Antesana Maintenance
Crista Ballow ECC Teacher
Caryn Kenin
Administrator
Jessica Kiedes
Assistant Head Coach
Lisa Kopman
Michele Tucker
Director of Adult & Senior Progams/ Relationships
Stacey LaRue
ECC Teacher
Ellen McCloskey
Samantha Ballow ECC Teacher
Joy McIntyre
Andrea Berkow Cindy Elgrably
Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate
Daniela Escamilla Maintenance
Jamie Fawcett
Fitness Director
Maribel Melendez Maintenance
Jackie Melnick ECC Teacher
Assistant ECC Director/Dance School Director
Aviv Wagner
Assistant Fitness Director
Erica Waldman ECC Teacher
Sara Wasserman Early Childhood Director
Carole Webb
Chrissi Miller ECC Teacher
Amy Weinstein
Receptionist
ECC Teacher
Lauren Paniccia
ECC Teacher
Peter Giraldi
Camp Director of Operations & Programs
Deby Goldberg
Security Director
Maintenance
ECC Teacher
Dawn Van Ness
Recreation & Sports Director/ Swim Club Director
Tatiana Raines-Moshe
Jackye Feagan
Kellyanne Tomasula
ECC Teacher
Membership Associate
Chief Financial Officer
Jinny Strawderman
Accounting/Billing
Tim Pino
ECC Teacher
Beth Weiss
ECC Administrative Assistant
Laurie Weitz ECC Teacher
Sarah Pollak
David White
Eli Goldstein
Rebecca Reich
Ellie Willoughby
Youth & Teen Director/Party Rentals
ECC Teacher
Special Services Director
Elizabeth Hatos
Joe Roehrich
Robert Wojciechowski
Receptionist
Debbie Golden
Special Projects/Marketing Director
ECC Teacher
Membership Director/Office Manager
Maintenance
Stacey Herman
Carol Sacca
Jill Hoffman
Ashley Saha
Administrator
ECC Teacher
Stephanie Johnson
Jessica Shelus
Camp Director & Family/Judaic Programming
Accounting/Payroll & Camp Registrar
Aquatics Director
ECC Teacher
Ken Kaus
GiannaMarie Slader
Jay Kellogg
Kyla Stewart
Web/Social Media Director Assistant Fitness Director
ECC Teacher ECC Teacher
Head Age Group Coach
Maintenance Director
Beverly Woodruff ECC Teacher
18 Year Employees
Impacting the Community The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center is a non-sectarian agency serving more than 5,000 residents of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. It has been our privilege and honor to be servicing our community since we first opened our doors 18 years ago. The JCC is a Jewish social service agency offering programs for individuals of all ages – from our youngest babies to our seniors well into their 90’s! It’s all here at your JCC. The JCC provides scholarship assistance to those in need. We are extremely proud that each year the JCC Scholarship Fund awards over $220,000 in financial aid. Whether it be for a child with special needs to attend our summer camp…or a family from Israel in this country for cancer treatment for a loved one to send their children to our preschool or camp… or a senior to participate in health and wellness activities…or for a young adult with special needs to be a part of the Rising Tide Special Olympics Swim Team… our mission is to help all those who need our assistance and support in order to participate in JCC programs and services. Membership dues and program fees alone do not support the operation of our center. We greatly depend on the generosity of our members and friends who enable us to fulfill our mission. Over the past 18 years, the JCC has awarded more than $2.6 million in financial assistance. Thank you for making this possible.
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How can you help?
Make a Donation: Support the JCC programs and scholarships with a personal or corporate contribution. A donation is the perfect holiday gift and a wonderful way to honor a family member, friend or colleague. Participation: Take part in our Golf & Tennis Outing, Raffle, Texas Hold’em, 5K, Mah Jongg Tournaments and much more. We are always looking for new committee members or volunteers. Volunteer: There are a variety of areas where your personal or professional support is needed. Internships: We are always in need of college interns to work with our professional staff. Remember the JCC in Your Will: This would be your personal legacy to ensure that future generations may enjoy and participate in our wonderful facility. Sponsorships: We offer a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities connected to events including the Golf & Tennis Outing, Texas Hold’em, 5K and Dog Day at the J. Our Banner Sponsorship program provides exceptional exposure in optimal locations throughout the JCC. Send a Tribute Card: Memorialize of a friend or loved one, honor a life cycle event, or acknowledge an accomplishment through purchasing a tribute card. Annual Campaign: Every gift, no matter the size, impacts the lives of families in our community. Matching Gifts: Many companies offer a matching gift program. Please contact your Employer to see if your company will match your gift. Holocaust Memorial and Education Center: Honor a loved one or the memory of a survivor with a donation to our new Holocaust Memorial and Education Center. Tree of Life: Our beautiful Tree of Life is a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a loved one. Naming Opportunities: Numerous naming opportunities are available.
What people are saying... Glenda Teitel, (Grace’s mom) This is a short message to express thanks to you and the JCC for the JCC Bridgewater Rising Tide Special Olympics Swim Team program. Coaches Stephanie Johnson, Paulette Kirchner and the entire volunteer coaching staff demonstrate exemplary commitment and dedication to our children. Their efforts and their love for the team enabled them to exceed all expectations. As parents of these special children, we could never repay them for the gift of self-confidence and dignity they instill. Stephanie and Paulette are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for allowing them to share their talent and gifts with us. We look forward to more incredible experiences.
Colleen Apicella We are so grateful that we found the JCC JCares program for our daughter! The mentors, programs, and opportunities are amazing! They offer learning, socialization and life skills all within a friendly, fun and safe environment! Alexa has been so happy since we switched from her previous "program". What more could we ask for.....thank you!
Juanita Painson, Nikki’s Mom On behalf of Nikki and our entire family, I want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for having such a robust support program for young adults with special needs. The past six months have been very invigorating for Nikki, and she has expressed her love for the staff and everyone at the JCC. It has been such a pleasure to watch Nikki develop in so many ways and it is all as a result of the creativity and attention she receives while in the program. So much of who she is today is because of J-Cares. Her vocabularyhas expanded and her interaction with members of the community has improved tremendously.Every day Nikki shares her experiences and is eager to return the following day to do it all over again. On Sunday, she wanted us to identify her clothes for the week because she did not want to miss a day. As Nikki continues to prepare for life in the real world, I am confident she will succeed because of the skills she is acquiring while at J-Cares. She has had the opportunity to explore food shopping, meal preparation, greeting guests and interaction with the preschoolers and seniors. Although Nikki has done this with other members of her family, the J-Cares program has expanded her territory, and given her exposure to other possibilities. Nikki has certainly made several new friends since attending J-Cares and I feel she will continue to have the freedom to express herself and demonstrate her caring spirit with the community. Once again, thank you for all you are doing to encourage, support and prepare Nikki for the world. Jane Whalen
A day without the JCC is like a day without sunshine!
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Jennifer Baldwin I just have to tell you that I am blown away by the dance show! Dawn, you are a phenomenal teacher. I danced from age 3 to my 20's and I was crying in the audience today. Ella never once showed me the dances or practiced, so I was a bit concerned, but wow! She absolutely loves dancing and loves having you as a teacher. You are awesome!! Thank you!
Michelle & Jennifer Moran I am writing to express the deep gratitude my family feels towards Ms. Crista and Ms. Erica. As you know, this is Brandon’s first year in a school setting and, as is to be expected, the transition has been a tough one. It has been made easier, though, because his loving, devoted and dedicated teachers. Both we and Brandon know that he is always entering a room (and place) that is safe and fun. Every step of the way, Crista has reassured us, and cheered Brandon on. She does everything in her power to make Brandon feel at ease. It is exactly what any parent would want from a teacher at any level.
Today was also a milestone for Brandon. It was the first time he did not cry when one of his parents was leaving. I was, to put it mildly, elated. As I made a quick exit for the door so as to not push my luck, I took note that Crista was also extremely happy for Brandon. Indeed, she rushed over to him and was cheering his step in this extremely positive direction. My family is extremely grateful for both Crista and Erica and the wonderful, terrific, excellent, loving, fun, caring, superb environment they have made for our Brandon. The Rothman Family Jace, Eli, Jaryn, and Noah The JCC ECC is and always will be a special place in the hearts and Since the start of the school year, Miss minds of the Morans, both big and small. Thank you all so much. Laurie and Miss Stacey have been able to Stacey Bussel, Preschool & Camp Parent accomplish a lot with Jace in just a few Just a quick note to tell you that the kids are so weeks and on only a two happy and are having a fantastic time at Camp. I half-day-per-week schedule. The transiwas nervous for them this week, but the teachtion at drop off was a critical point for us. ers/counselors could not be sweeter and better, Jace was initially very emotional at drop off and they’ve made the transition seamless. We are time, and his tantrum could last upwards of very thankful. I absolutely love getting the 40 minutes. The team effort in making drop updates on Tadpole of Elle. They make my day at offs seamless was crucial and everyone work, and I love the camp website with the pitched in to come up with a solution to pictures and videos. make Jace’s drop over more seamless. Your recommendation that we read Jace “The Kissing Hand" and provide Jace with a picture of his family to wear at school really Jane Schneiderman worked! I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful event yesterday put up by We sincerely appreciate the tender care, the JCC and the team. It was a great celebration of independence and affection, and attention that everyone has our children enjoyed everything from the pita baking to the crafts to the given Jace starting day one at the JCC. He krav maga experience. What I liked the most was the conversation that is truly a different child, and every change it sparked with our 15 year old about our heritage and traditions. I think in him is for the better. Thank you all. your team did a phenomenal job organizing it and bringing the community together. Again, thank you!
Honorees Sara & Shimon Birnbaum
The Birnbaum Family Joseph Beutel Joseph Beutel, z”l, was born in the small shtetel of Skalat, Poland. He generously dedicated our Jewish Community Center in loving memory of his parents, Shimon and Sara Birnbaum, z”l, who perished in the Holocaust. Beutel was his mother Sara’s maiden name, and Joseph may have changed his name to enlist in the Russian army, where he was a captain. It is believed that Joseph immigrated to the United States in the late 1940’s, traveling through Italy. He settled in Pennsylvania, and was in the shoe business, traveling to South America quite a bit. After retiring, Joseph moved to Lakewood where there was family on Sara’s side. As he got older, Joseph wanted to honor his parents. His relatives living in Bridgewater informed Joseph that our JCC was going to be built. He chose our JCC as the beneficiary of his generosity, and as a way to honor Shimon and Sara. Joseph was so happy to watch the JCC become a reality and attended our dedication and opening celebration. After the JCC opened, Joseph periodically visited, and especially loved seeing the children. Joseph’s relatives, the Bernstein, Shapiro and Schumer families, reside in our community and are proud to honor the memory of Joseph and his parents this evening.
Honorees
Jackye Feagan Jackye and her husband, Harvey live in Somerset, and have been married for 58 years. They grew up in the White Meadow Lake section of Rockaway, New Jersey, and their children were raised there as well. Their daughter, Jill is a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist for the Department of Veteran Affairs. Their son, Michael is a Senior Vice President for the Gluck Corporation, in Little Neck, New York. They have three grandchildren who are the lights of their life – Ashley, Paige and Jake. Jackye has a degree in Early Childhood Education, and has been teaching for 55 years, and always says she has enjoyed every minute of her career. Jackye came to the JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center 13 years ago, where she was a teacher in the “Three’s” classroom. She and former ECC Director Lauren Lippit-Zissu worked very hard together, and watched the Early Childhood Center grow into the wonderful school it is today. It’s a place where children can learn, play, and most of all be loved by everyone! Her dog, Oscar -- a frequent visitor to Miss Jackye’s classroom -- celebrated his “Bark Mitzvah” at the JCC – a memorable event for all! Jackye’s students continue to be her inspiration and the reason she ends each year saying, “This is the best class I have ever had!” Jackye has even taught Seth Geldzahler, the President of the JCC Board -- how special it that! Her favorite saying is, “Some people don’t like to get up and go to work. Thank G-d I can”.
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Liz and Steven Fuerst Helping to steward the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC as a board member and legal adviser has been one of Steven Fuerst’s great privileges. His gratitude for the JCC stems from childhood, when he spent many hours at the JCC in Somerville. A commitment to improving Jewish life in Somerset County has long been a keynote of Steve’s career. In addition to serving on the board of the JCC, he has been on the boards of Temple Sholom, and the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living, where he was president for two terms. Steve served as president of the Somerset County Park Commission for eight years, led the Coalition on Affordable Housing, and was for many years in the Somerset County Business Partnership. Steve is an attorney with his firm, Lowenstein Sandler, and has been president of the Somerset County Bar Association and served on the Ethics Committee for Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Liz Yusem Fuerst has also been active in Jewish organizations as well as community activities. She was a long-time board member of the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties, where she founded The Speaker. Liz also was a member of the board of the Auxiliary of the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living. Liz has directed volunteer energies toward education for the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, (her alma mater), and Raritan Valley Community College’s Franklin Campus. She served as a volunteer public relations coordinator for Far Hills Country Day School, Philip’s Academy Charter School, the Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey and the Jacobus Vanderveer House Museum, where she also was a board member for nine years. Liz’s current volunteer service is for the State of New Jersey, where she serves on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Committee on Attorney Advertising. She is also active in the James Beard Foundation. Her career spans journalism, teaching, and non-fiction writing. Liz has been a professor of journalism at Rutgers University in New Brunswick for the past 33 years, where she has authored books and publications. She also writes books about shopping, dining and touring, and has her own public relations agency, First To Know Communications. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and did graduate work at the Annenberg School of Communications at Temple University in Philadelphia. Liz and Steve make their home in Bedminster. Their daughter, Emma Fuerst Frelinghuysen of Manhattan, is an executive in the food industry. They are very active in the lives of their two grandchildren, Harley, 7 and Edith, 4. You can often see Liz and Steve at the JCC, where he enjoys swimming and taking Spin classes, and they both practice Yoga.
Honorees
Evelyn Morris Evelyn Morris was thrilled to learn at the time that a new JCC was being built on the land where an outdoor pool and summer camp existed for many years. The new Center -- just two miles from Evelyn’s home -- would have a beautiful indoor swimming pool. She arrived at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, walked into the building and was greeted with, “Good morning, welcome to the JCC!” She knew at the moment she was “home”. The JCC has truly become Evelyn’s home away from home. She enjoys coming here several times each week participating in the Senior lunch, water fitness classes, Jewish LIFE programs and many cultural trips. The JCC has offered Evelyn the opportunity to make many new friends, while re-connecting with community members she had not seen in years. What Evelyn loves most about the JCC is the warmth of the people. She refers to the JCC as the “crown jewel” of the community. Evelyn has lived in Bridgewater for more than a 50 years. She is a long-time member of Temple Sholom and Hadassah, where she made many life-long friends. Evelyn worked at AT&T for about 22 years and retired in 1998 as a Project Manager. After her retirement, she worked at Temple Sholom as a part-time bookkeeper for four years when she retired-again! Evelyn’s volunteer activities over the years are numerous and include serving on the Board of Directors and Social Action Committee of Temple Sholom; the Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee of ARC of New Jersey; and the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Evelyn currently serves on the Jewish Family Service Yearn 2 Learn Program Committee.
Honorees Wendy and Steve Offen Steve is a member of the law firm of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., in Bridgewater. He has been in private practice of law since 1975 after a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Arthur S. Meredith in Somerville. Wendy has worked at Klitzberg Associates, a financial consulting firm in Princeton, on a part-time basis since 2001. The Offens have been members and active in the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC since its inception, with Steve having been a long time board member. Steve is a past president of the Family Counseling Service of Somerset County; Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, and Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Wendy is an active JFS board member and served on the Federation’s board. Steve and Wendy were co-chairs of the Federation’s Super Sunday annual campaign. They are long time members of Temple Sholom, where both have served on the board of trustees. Steve was a founding member of the Hebrew Free Loan Society of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. He has also been on the board of trustees of the Wellness Community of Central New Jersey, and was a member of the ACLU Free Legal Clinic. Wendy and Steve enjoy spending time together traveling and hiking with friends, family and their dog. They particularly enjoy partaking in all that the community has to offer and have been thrilled to watch our JCC grow from a “kernel” of an idea to the exciting and robust community entity that it is now. It is a tribute to all of the lay leaders, volunteers and professional staff that have contributed to make our JCC great. Wendy and Steve are thrilled to celebrate 18 years of the JCC and look forward to the next 18! Steve and Wendy live in Hillsborough. They have two daughters, Amy and Emily. Amy lives in San Francisco with her husband, Adam and their son, Everest, and Emily lives in New York City.
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The number 18 means “chai,” or “life.” The JCC, for the past 18 years, has placed emphasis on the significance of life, health, community, and camaraderie.
We salute the JCC on 18 years of “life”.
Steven and Liz Fuerst Emma Fuerst Frelinghuysen & Anson Frelinghuysen Harley & Edith Frelinghuysen In memory: Else & Ernest Fuerst, original members, Anshe Chesed/JCC of Somerville, NJ
Gold Sponsor
Congratulations to the JCC on celebrating 18! Thank you to our honorees and to our incredible staff! Amy & Seth Geldzahler
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Congratulations on Eighteen Years! Thanks to our honorees and staff.
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Congratulations for 18 great years at the JCC! Congratulations to the honorees! Joseph Beutel z”l His Parents, Shimon and Sara Birnbaum z”l Jackye Feagan Liz & Steve Fuerst Evelyn Morris Wendy & Stephen Offen
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All our love, The Kenin Family- Caryn, Jeff, Leah & Zack
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Congratulations to the JCC on 18 years of serving the Community. Mazel Tov to the Honorees! Michael Bloomstein and Family
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Mazel Tov on 18 Fabulous Years!! We are so grateful to have such an unparelleled JCC in our community. Thank you for always making us feel at home.
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The JCC Staff Happy 18th Birthday JCC Congrats from...
Mazel Tov on your Chai Anniversary!
Speedy Sprinters Heidy’s Zumbaholics The Combat Warriors The Winner Warriors Lisa’s Morning Spin Maniacs The Scintillating Sexy Seniors The Diehard Pumpers The Magnificant Mermaids & Mermen
Enjoy the evening with best wishesfrom Temple Beth-El
67 US Highway 206 Hillsborough NJ
If you will it, it is no dream.
Theodor Herzl
Thank you to the Board, Staff and Community Members who had such strong will! Mazel Tov! Laura & Brett Friedman Congratulations to the JCC!
Mazel Tov to Evelyn Morris and Wendy & Stephen Offen for a richly deserved honor, and to the JCC on it's 18th Anniversary.
Susan & Geoffrey Engelstein
open to the public December 11
Congratulations JCC and Honorees
Tonight we celebrate our friends Bonnie & David Bernstein and Didi & Marc Shapiro and their families, all well as the other honorees. Thank you for making our JCC such a beautiful experience for all! Love, Michelle, Rachel, Eliana & Jamie Glassman
Donna M. Greybek, VMD
ANIMAL CLINIC OF WARREN, PA
162 Washington Valley Rd., Ext. Warren, NJ 07059 (732) 356-9889 www.animalclinicofwarren.com
Richard Agrin, M.D.,F.A.C.E,F.A.C.P Leon Shulman, M.D.,F.A.C.E,F.A.C.P Board Certified in Endocrinology/Metabolism 78 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 245 Union Ave., Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 732-545-1065 NB 908-231-1311 BW Fax- 732-545-1063/908-231-1324
Mazel Tov to the Honorees! Honored to be part of the JCC for 18 Years... here is to many more years to come!
Jessica and Josh Wang
Mazel Tov to the Honorees and Thank you to the JCC staff We are proud to support the JCC for 18 years and counting...Bruce, Rox, Max & Jack Levinston Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital 830 Rt. 202/206 North • Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908.704.6700 • bridgewatervet.com
Congratulations to Wendy, Stephen and all the Honorees. Well deserved!
Joe Weinstein and Karen Kasnetz
Mazel Tov on 18 wonderful years! Congratulations to Miss Evelyn Wendy & Stephen Offen and all the Honorees!
Florence, Bryan and Sadie Grossman
Kids’ Guide NJ salutes the JCC on 18 years and all its Honorees.
Mazel Tov, JCC on your chai anniversary.
Enjoy a wonderful evening.
Mona & Eric Yorke
Thank You to Our Community on an Incredible
18 Years!
Mazel Tov to the Honorees! Paige & Jason Silberfein
Mazel Tov
to the Honorees and to the JCC on 18 Fabulous Years! Adena & Geoff Feinstein
Congratulation and Mazel Tov! Abby & Barry Ages
Mazel Tov!
Here’s to another 18 years! Nancy & Joe Gorrell
Happy Chanukah
from your JCC!
Mazel Tov to the JCC on 18 Years!
Mordy’s Bakery Highland Park
To Life (18) at the JCC!!!
Ronni & Mark Lederman Mazel Tov & Best Wishes to all the Honorees, Joseph Beutel, his parents, Shimon and Sara Birnbaum, and their decendants, The Bernstein, Schumer, and Shapiro Families.
May you continue to be an inspiration to the entire community. Esther & Steve Oakes
Eastern Janitorial Service Route 206 • Hillsborough Congratulates the JCC!
Mazel Tov Evelyn! Your JCC Senior Friends
Save the Date!
A Night to Celebrate Israel March 21
Honoring Irene & Steve Leiberman
More info to come.
Congratulations on 18 years of the JCC and to all the Honorees! The Monday & Thursday Mah Jongg Ladies
Best Wishes on your 18th Anniversary. Margit & Harvey Feldman
Mazel Tov to the JCC on your 18th Anniversary! The Kolvites Family
Mazel Tov on 18 years. Debra & Bob Gaffney
Mazel Tov on 18 wonderful years. Harriet Rosen and Family
Best Wishes on your 18th Anniversary. Congratulations to the Hononrees. Diane & Joseph Kaus
Congratulations on 18 years. The Zelenty Family
To Caryn & her JCC Family, Mazel Tov on your 18th Anniversary. Mom and Mark
Mazel Tov Evelyn, Jackye and all the Honorees. Maureen Gill and the Strawderman Family
Wouldn’t want to spend my days anywhere else! Mazel Tov on 18.... and to many many more! Cindy
Steve and Liz. #squadgoals, #mazeltov #greatfriends xoxo, M&J
Congratulations on 18 years of serving the community. Bunny Heller
Congratulations on 18 years of serving our community. The Fischer Family
Mazel Tov! Proud to be JCC Members since Day One! Miriam & Michael Carson
Mazel Tov to the JCC on 18 years. The Selsberg Family
Mazal Tov on 18th wonderful years! Thanks for contributing to the LIFE of our community. Rabbi Ron and Leora
Mazel Tov on 18 years! Ellen & Howard Goldberg
Congratulations to Liz & Steve Fuerst. Gail & Louis Weigle
Congratulations on 18 years. Judy & Steve Fleischer
Congrats! So proud of our friends the Offens & Fuersts who keep our boat afloat. Love, Deb & Arthur Feldman
Congratulations to all the Honorees! Mazel Tov to the JCC!
908-400-1145 Graham Mitchell
Proud Sponsor of the JCC.
With Sincere Gratitude
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum
Calendar of Special Events December Alexandra Zapruder, Twenty-Six Seconds (Zapruder Film): Monday, December 4 Camp Ruach Open House: Monday, December 4 Elisha Russ-Fishbane, Jewish-Muslim Relations: Tuesday, December 5 Anastasia on Broadway: Wednesday, December 6 Family Chanukah Party: Wednesday, December 13 Thought Provoking Thursday, We’ll Always Have Casablanca: Thursday, December 14 Irma Horowitz Film Series, Israeli Cuisine: Thursday, December 14 Meteor Shower on Broadway: Thursday, December 21 Winter Jam Member Event: Monday, December 25
January
JCC Open House: Sunday, January 7 Party Showcase: Sunday, January 7 Eddie Portnoy, Bad Rabbi: Thursday, January 11 Yvette Corporan, Something Beautiful Happened: Thursday, January 18 The Big Meltdown/Tu B’shvat Celebration: Sunday, January 28
2017-2018
February Designer Handbag Bingo: Thursday, February 1 Parents Night Out: Saturday, February 3 Abigail Pogrebin, My Jewish Year: Thursday, February 8 Costume Party for J-Connects: Sunday, February 11 Marilyn Simon Rothstein, Lift & Separate: Thursday, February 22 Family Purim Carnival: Sunday, February 25
March
Mah Jongg Tournament: Sunday, March 18 A Night to Celebrate Israel: Wednesday, March 21 WishMakers, Story of Tulip Winery (Film): Sunday, March 25
April
Mimuna Celebration: Sunday, April 8 Yom Hashoah Observance: Wednesday, April 11 Visiting Scholar Rachel Korazin: Thursday April 19 Yom Ha’Atzmaut Community Celebration: Sunday, April 22 Francine Klagsburn, Lioness, Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel: Sunday, April 22 Phoenix Schneider, Support the LGBTQ Community: Wednesday, April 25 Beer Festival: Saturday, April 28 5K: Sunday, April 29
May
Danielle Capalino, Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: Thursday, May 10 Spring Fling Dance for Adults with Special Needs: Saturday, May 12
June
Golf & Tennis Tournament: Monday, June 4 Annual Meeting: Tuesday, June 12 Camp Ruach Begins! Monday, June 25