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A NOTE FROM PAM It may be cold outside, but with so many wonderful programs and excursions planned for adults 55+ for the next two months, you’ll want to join us and feel the warmth! Programs include: theatre and museum outings, NSO rehearsals, films and classes. Kick-off registration for the Adult Learning Institute (ALI) will begin on December 1 and, for your convenience, in-lobby registration will be held January 5–9. See page 6 for more information. Space is limited for many programs! Ensure there’s space for you – sign up early. Next time you are at the J, drop by the Adult Services Department to meet our new NV Rides manager, Jennifer Kanarek. This new program for our area will create a network of service providers to enhance and improve volunteer assisted transportation throughout the region. Read all about this exciting new endeavor on page 4. The Adult Services Department will hold its annual Used Book Sale from March 8-11. Please help make this fundraising event a success by donating your gently used adult and children’s books. See details on page 4.
of the JCCNV Adult Services Department
January–February 2015
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Announcements 2 Community Service 3 Resources 3 Special Events 4 Sunday Afternoon Excursions 5 Classes at the J 6 Cards and Games at the J 10 Thursday at the J 11 Weekday Outings 13 Monthly Programs 15 Outreach Programs and Chailights 16 Alexandria 17 Lansdowne 18 Reston 19 Fredericksburg 20 Greater Gainesville 20 BB&J Social Group 21 Wellness Programs 21 Travel with the J 25 Adult Department Donations 25 Program Registration Form 27 Trips At-A-Glance Back cover
As you read The Voice, please take note of the businesses that advertise in the newsletter, and consider patronizing them when you have a need for such services. Their support contributes to our ability to produce this publication. I look forward to seeing you at our programs and wish you all a happy and healthy 2015.
Pamela Wiener Adult Services Director
A friendly encounter with a bear! See additonal fall foliage pictures on page 26.
ADULT SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION Adult Services Director Pam Wiener, 703.537.3061 • Pam.Wiener@jccnv.org Adult Programming Director Carla Rosenfeld, 703.537.3060 • Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org Lead Adult Group Coordinator Michele Endick, 703.537.3095 • Michele.Endick@jccnv.org Adult Group Coordinators Sheila Budoff, 703.537.3068 • Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org Shelly Rosenstein, 703.537.3062 • Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org Administrative Assistant Sarah Arkin, 703.537.3030 • Sarah.Arkin@jccnv.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
If Fairfax County schools are closed, our Adult 55+ programs held at the J are canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we will hold our programs at the regular time.
ADVERTISING
If you are interested in advertising in The Voice, please contact Pam Wiener for ad specifications, deadlines and rates: 703.537.3061.
OPEN TO ALL
New Americans Group Coordinator Helen Getter
All programs held at the J and at all outreach sites are open to everyone, J members and nonmembers alike!
Adult Department Assistants Susan Dorfman Marcia Gordon Sue Olesch
REGISTRATION POLICY
The Adult Services Department is partially underwritten by the following funds: Adler-Bennett Lore Edidin Memorial Fund Endowment Fund Newman Fund Bonomo Fund Rosa Wohl Fund E. Kaplan Memorial Fund Scher Fund Intergenerational Fund The Voice is published by The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031-3123 Phone: 703.323.0880 • Fax: 703.323.1993 Email: shalom@jccnv.org • Website: www.jccnv.org ISSN: 1097-6523 Executive Editor: Laura Adler Marketing Volunteer: Samantha Dannick Directions to the Center From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 52A (Little River Turnpike/Route 236 West). The JCCNV is located 1.5 miles west of the Beltway, on the right side of the road where it intersects with Guinea Road. Building Hours Sunday Monday–Thursday Friday Saturday
7:30am–10pm 6:30am–10pm 6:30am–6pm 7:30am–6pm
In order to register for a trip, program, class or event, all participants — members and nonmembers alike — must fill out a registration form (found on page 27) and include the appropriate registration code number and J membership number (if applicable). Please attach payment to the completed registration form and return it to the front desk when you’re at the J, or mail to the JCCNV. Be sure to write the name of the staff member associated with the event on the envelope.
TRIP POLICIES
• Please be aware that all departure and return times listed are an approximation and subject to change. • No refunds will be granted for any trip or program that requires tickets, meal reservations or chartered transportation unless we are able to fill your reserved space. • No rest stops are planned for trips that require two hours or less driving time. • Please keep your same seat on the bus for the entire trip. • Once at your destination, you will be responsible for meeting the bus at the time and place you are told. The bus will not wait for you if you are late. If you miss the bus, you are responsible for your own transportation home, and the JCCNV will not be liable.
PROGRAM DISCLAIMER
• The pool closes 30 minutes earlier than the times posted above. • The cardiovascular fitness center is open seven days a week during the hours posted above. • On Saturdays, due to contractual agreements, the pool is closed to members until 12:30pm.
Views and opinions of guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the JCCNV.
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SHABBAT PAYMENT POLICY
In observance of Shabbat, the J does not handle money or conduct business transactions on Friday nights and Saturdays. For the convenience of members and guests who would like to make a payment during Shabbat, forms and money may be deposited in the Shabbat drop box at the front desk. All forms and payments submitted will be processed during regular business hours.
JCCNV E-MAIL LIST
If you would like to receive periodic emails about upcoming programs from the J, please email Sheryl.White@jccnv.org to be added to the list. Your email address will not be shared with any other organization.
our annual used book sale. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk at any time. We cannot accept any prayer books, religious books, or encyclopedia sets. The sale will be held Sunday–Wednesday, March 8–11. See page X for details. Thank you for your support. Volunteer Opportunity: We need volunteers to sort the books and work at the event. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Carla Rosenfeld.
RESOURCES Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
COMMUNITY SERVICE JOIN THE VOLUNTEER CORPS
Contact: Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060 Are you looking for a truly enjoyable, enriching and rewarding experience? Join the J Volunteer Corps — there are so many ways to share your time and talents! Participate in the Mitzvah Corps’ monthly social-action projects, which are a great service to the community.
301.881.0300
Jewish Chaplaincy Service 301.230.7294
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington 301.881.0100
Jewish Council for the Aging
PERFORM A MITZVAH!
The J helps to feed the hungry every month at the Lamb Center in Fairfax. The first Tuesday of every month, members bring in casseroles which we deliver to the Lamb Center. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org to be put on the Mitzvah list. There is no obligation to make a casserole every month, but if you are able to do so when convenient it would be a great help.
SOCIAL ACTION PROJECT: WE CONTINUE TO FEED THE HUNGRY
Food for Others needs canned and/or nonperishable foods. They especially need canned meats, chili, fruit, pastas, vegetables, and macaroni & cheese. If you are bringing something from your pantry, please check the expiration dates on all items. Remember to bring an item with you whenever you come to the J — let’s make sure that no one who lives in Northern Virginia goes to bed hungry! Thanks for your continued support.
DONATIONS REQUESTED Annual Used Book, CD and DVD Sale
Are you looking for a place to recycle your gently used adult and children’s books, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles? Please consider donating them to be sold at
703.425.0999
Jewish Social Service Agency 703.204.9100
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
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Washington DC Jewish Community Center 202.518.9400
LOCATION COLOR KEY:
Events held at J Events held at Beth El Hebrew Congregation Events held at Leisure World at Lansdowne Events held at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation Events held at Beth Sholom Temple Events Held for Greater Gainesville Jewish Community
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Special Announcement
NV Rides The Adult Services Department is very excited to announce the launch of NV Rides, a program that will create a network of service providers to enhance and improve volunteer assisted transportation throughout the region. In partnership with Fairfax County and The Jewish Council for the Aging, the J is administering this community-wide initiative so that more non-driving older adults will be able to get where they need to go, and “age in place” for as long as possible. We know this project will be successful, and will serve as a model of practices for effective transportation solutions and meaningful volunteer engagement for other communities to follow. This is a special opportunity for the J to expand our reach within the wider community as we help older adults, Jewish and non-Jewish, have access to additional services in Northern Virginia. Jennifer Kanarek, will oversee the NV Rides program from the Adult Services Department. Jennifer recently transitioned into her role as NV Manager from the Community Engagement Department here at the J. She has an MSW in management and community practice, with a focus in gerontology and more than 15 years of experience in programming, marketing, public affairs and outreach for non-profit organizations. She is delighted to have the opportunity to launch this very important, and much needed program in our community.
SPECIAL EVENTS Gigi — Matinee Performance at The Kennedy Center Wednesday, February 11, departing from the J 11am; return 5:30pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 “Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Eric Schaeffer directs a world premiere production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical comedy, where true love between a freespirited young woman and a wealthy young playboy must overcome the conventions of turn-of-the-century Paris.” Gigi features Broadway standards “Thank Heaven for Little Girls,” “I Remember it Well” and “The Night They Invented Champagne.” Join us for a day at the theater — orchestra seating, wonderful play, bus transportation and pleasant company! Fee: $86/ $80 J member (includes bus transportation, orchestra matinee ticket), Lunch is “on your own” and optional at the Kennedy Center Café prior to the show.
Code: #5764 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “2/11” on memo line.
LOOKING AHEAD Annual Used Book, CD and DVD Sale Sunday–Wednesday, March 8–11, 2015 Opening Day: Sun., March 8, 9am–5pm Weekday Hours: Mon.–Wed., 9am–7pm
Special Preview Hours: Sun., March 8, 8am–9am, $10 early admission fee Donations Needed: Please consider donating your gently used adult and children’s books, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles in good condition be sold at our annual used book sale. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk at any time. We cannot accept any prayer books, religious books, or encyclopedia sets. Thank you for your support.
34th Annual Passover Seder
Thursday, March 26, 11am–2pm, the J Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 Enjoy the beauty of the traditional Seder service led by Rabbi Amy Perlin of Temple B’nai Shalom. Meal includes gefilte fish, soup, chiccken, vegetables, dessert, wine, tea and coffee. A vegetarian menu is available. Catering is provided by Marta Palchik’s Gourmet Catering. Register early as this sit-down, tablecloth catered event is always well attended. Fee: $43/ $29 J member, outreach group member, member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church/ $33 guest of member Code: #5761 RSVP by March 19. To register, call 703.323.0880 and give code # or register in person at the J.
Day Trip to the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia
Wednesday, April 29, departure originates in Gainesville and then stops in Fairfax at the J (see individual listings for further details) Philadelphia, the birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, is also home to the National Museum of American Jewish History! The museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic district, right across from Independence Mall and the Liberty Bell, opened in November 2010 to rave reviews. If you haven’t been there yet, or haven’t been there in a while, here’s your chance! We’ll travel by luxury bus to Philadelphia for an action-packed
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day, complete with kosher lunch at the museum, a guided tour, and a fabulous dinner in Center City, Philadelphia. There should also be time to visit the museum’s gift shop, which is excellent, and sneak a peek at the Liberty Bell.
You Asked for It — We Planned It! Join Us for a Fun-Filled Two- Day, One Night Excursion to Chadds Ford, PA and Philadelphia
Wednesday, June 10, 8:30am–Thursday, June 11, 9pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 We will visit the Brandywine River Museum of Art and a Wyeth studio, (Chadds Ford, PA); The Barnes Foundation, where you will see a world class art collection (Philadelphia, PA); and Beth Sholom Congregation, a National Historic Landmark, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright (Elkins Park, PA). Included in the price of the trip are the following: • Roundtrip transportation by luxurious coach bus (with bathroom) • One night stay at the beautiful Mendenhall Inn with hot breakfast Friday morning • Admission and docent- led tour of the Brandywine River Museum and Wyeth studio, includes lunch voucher • Mystery stop • Fine 4-course dinner at Mendenhall Inn • Mystery evening entertainment after dinner • Presentation at the Barnes Foundation with selfguided audio tour • Tour of beautiful Beth Sholom Congregation designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Fee: Single $395/ $365 J member Code: #5860 Fee: Double $328/ $298 J member (two people occupying the room must register at the same time; we cannot match people up.) Code: #5861 RSVP: No reservation accepted without payment. Send or bring in check with registration form attached, “6/10” in memo, label envelope attn.: Michele Endick.
A great day observing the fall foliage through Skyline Drive.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON EXCURSIONS Diner – World Premiere at the Signature Theater
Sunday, January 4, depart the J 1pm; return 7:15pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 “Nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow and Academy Award-winning original screenwriter Barry Levinson make a stunning debut with the world premiere musical adaptation of the landmark movie, Diner. “Christmas, Baltimore: 1959. A circle of childhood friends reunite for the upcoming wedding of one of them. Well, only if his fiancée passes a football trivia test. From the comfort of their all-night diner, the men, now in their early-twenties, confront the realities of adulthood: marriage, careers, money and the evermysterious opposite sex. But no matter where life takes them, they know they’re welcome back at the diner, the one place they’ll always belong. “Infused with swinging 1950s rock and roll sound, three-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall joins Crow and Levinson to transform Diner’s groundbreaking evocation of burgeoning adulthood and friendship for the stage.” Fee: $80/ $74 J member (includes bus transportation and matinee performance) There are many restaurants near the theater for an early dinner. Reservations will be made at a nearby restaurant (TBA) for those who want to eat with a group. Code: #5574 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “1/4” on memo line. After 12/22, contact Michele to confirm availability prior to registering.
SUPPORT GROUP
Professionally Facilitated Monthly Support Group
Relocated to Northern Virginia recently or years ago? Love it, hate it, just ok with it? Let’s talk about it! Wednesdays, January 14, February 25, 11am–12:15pm, the J Facilitated by: Rebecca Porter, LCSW, Social Worker, Senior Services Specialist, Jewish Social Services Agency If you have moved to Northern Virginia from the place in which you’ve lived for years (either recently or a long time ago), away from friends, family and familiar surroundings, this group is for you!
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Moving to another state entails many changes — some for the better, some not. Loneliness, depression, and pining for your old surroundings and life may set in. Or, you may be thrilled with the new adventures ahead. Let’s talk about your feelings regarding this stage of life in a friendly, warm, intimate setting. You’ll make new friends who are experiencing similar circumstances and you’ll certainly realize that you are not alone in your feelings about your transition. Fee: Free Space in this group is limited. You must RSVP to Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095.
CLASSES AT THE J Intermediate Line Dance
Tuesdays, December 2–January 20 (8 weeks) 2:15pm–3:15pm Instructor: Susan Zuckerman Attas Join a new session of an ongoing line dance class, tailored to ages 40s–70s. Dance to a variety of music, from rock to country western to waltz. No partners needed because we dance in lines! If you have any type of prior dance experience you’ll learn quickly. Fee: $60/ $50 J member Code: #5399
Home Computer and Network Security for Families
Fridays, January 16, 23 (2 weeks) 11am–1pm Instructor: Susan Zuckerman Attas Learn to use some of the best practices used by the US government and corporations for securing computers and wireless networks, including how to choose safer passwords, configure your laptop and Wi-Fi network to protect against viruses and hackers, and what not to do when using free Wi-Fi at airports and other public spaces. Bring your Windows 7 laptop and learn to configure your computer, step-by-step, in class. Susan has more than 13 years of experience working as a Senior INFOSEC Scientist at a federally funded research and development center, supporting the Department of Defense in the areas of information awareness policy and the development of secure software configurations to protect DoD computers against malicious code. Fee: $55/ $48 member Code: #5783
THE JCCNV ADULT LEARNING INSTITUTE (ALI)
Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068; Carla. Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060 Launched in September 2013, ALI is an initiative of the JCCNV Adult Services Department. We offer classes on topics such as the arts and entertainment, history, literature, Israel, Jewish history and culture, and much more. Classes are usually held on Mondays and Tuesdays, during the day. We have a very exciting array of courses in store for the Winter 2015 semester! There’s something here for everyone! Please take a moment to review the full course schedule below and sign up for one (or more!) of these fabulous opportunities to continue your lifelong learning with us! As we head into the winter months, please take note of our inclement weather policy: If Fairfax County Public Schools are closed, ALI classes are canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we will hold classes at the regularly scheduled time.
Winter 2015 ALI Course Schedule This Semester runs from Monday, January 12–Tuesday, March 24.
Register at any time, by mail, phone, online, or by submitting registration forms and payment to the J front desk beginning on December 1. For your convenience, in-lobby registration will also be held Monday–Friday, January 5–9. To Register: By Mail Mail completed registration form with payment, payable to “JCCNV,” to Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031. By Phone Call the front desk at 703.323.0880, and be prepared to give a credit card number to secure your place in the course. Online www.jccnv.org.
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Pictures That Satisfy: Irma Stern and Jewish Identity in South African Modern Art
Monday, January 12 9:45am‒11am Instructor: LaNitra M. Berger, Ph.D., Honors College, George Mason University Dr. Berger will discuss the life and work of GermanJewish South African artist Irma Stern (1894–1966) and her contributions to modern art in South Africa and beyond. Despite being virtually unknown outside of her native South Africa, Stern’s work is crucial to our understanding of modern art because she demonstrates how artists living outside of Western Europe addressed race, religion, and gender boundaries in different cultural contexts. Stern’s paintings of black South Africans were later labeled “degenerate” by the Nazis. After World War II, as South Africa searched for ways to reconnect culturally to Europe, Stern became known as South Africa’s most famous modern artist. Fee: $18/ $12 member Code: #5754
Azerbaijan: From 5th Century Jewish Migration to a Strong Modern-Day Partnership with Israel
Tuesdays, January 20–February 3 (3 weeks) 12:15pm–1:30pm Instructors: Diana Cohen Altman, Executive Director of the Karabakh Foundation; and Rauf Mammadov, MBA, head of US operations for the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) In 1992, within one year of Azerbaijan’s gaining independence from the former Soviet Union, Israel and Azerbaijan (a predominantly Muslim country bordering Iran and the former Soviet Union) established diplomatic relations, and the two countries began forging increasingly important strategic ties and alliances in trade, economic development and defense. For political reasons, those ties operated largely in the shadows for many years, but recently have become much more open and have grown even stronger. Azerbaijan has a centuries-old Jewish history, tracing back to the 5th century C.E., when the Persian Mountain Jews migrated to Azerbaijan. Due in part, perhaps, to this well-established Jewish presence, there is a very close relationship between Azerbaijan’s Jewish and Muslim communities, which is relatively rare in this hostile region. The first class will address the migration of the country’s ancient Mountain Jews, and community traditions and beliefs about their origins and affiliation. In addition, it will cover the later-arriving European professional community that exists mostly in the capital of Baku. The second class will emphasize Jewish
participation in Azerbaijan’s development over the past century. Jews played a role in the Azerbaijani Democratic Republic, the first parliamentary republic in the Muslim world, which was in place from 1918 until 1920, when Azerbaijan became part of the former Soviet Union. They also were instrumental in the growth of Azerbaijan’s oil technology and culture. The third class will cover the burgeoning investment opportunities and business partnerships between Israeli and Azerbaijani companies. Fee: $36/ $24 member Code: #5755
Special Author Event: Lincoln’s Lessons Learned with Jared Peatman, Ph.D., Author of The Long Shadow of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
Monday, January 26 9:45am–11am Instructor: Jared Peatman, Ph.D., Director of Curriculum at the Lincoln Leadership Institute at Gettysburg Abraham Lincoln’s brief (272-word) remarks at the formal dedication of the National Cemetery of Gettysburg In Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863 (later known as the “Gettysburg Address”), constituted one of the most important, powerful and influential speeches in American history. Although Lincoln stated that “[t]he world will little note, nor long remember” what was said there, that was most certainly not the case. The speech has a monumental legacy that is meaningful even today, over 150 years later. Jared Peatman has studied the long-ranging impact of the Gettysburg Address, winning several awards for his scholarly research and writings on the topic. He also leads leadership development seminars, helping organizational professionals in diverse fields apply the lessons of Gettysburg to present-day situations in management, human resources, conflict resolution, and more. Dr. Peatman will share with us some of Lincoln’s broad themes and how they still resonate today. Books will be available for sale and signing. Fee: $18/ $12 member Code: #5756
Bob Budoff leads a class in Gainseville.
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How This Night Is Different Part I: The Evolution of the Passover Haggadah
Tuesdays, February 10–17 (2 weeks) (make-up date Feb. 24) Noon–1:30pm Instructor: Gilah Goldsmith, J.D., retired government attorney and leader of Beth El Hebrew Congregation’s weekly Torah study group In any given year, more American Jews participate in a Passover seder (festive holiday meal) than any other Jewish ritual or observance. The haggadah is the manual for conducting the seder and recounting the story of the Exodus from Egypt. It contains a collection of prayers, songs, stories and biblical quotations, designed to enable each participant to experience the Exodus. More than 5,000 different versions of the haggadah have been published. We will explore what we can learn about the social, intellectual and religious life of the Jewish people from the many iterations of the haggadah. Fee: $24/ $16 member Code: #5757
Jews in the American Military: Field Trip to the National Museum of American Jewish Military History with Pre- and Post-Visit Presentations Mondays, February 23–March 9 (3 weeks) 9:45am–11am Instructors: Michael Rugel, Program and Content Coordinator, National Museum of American Jewish Military History (NMAJMH), and Lt. Colonel Sheldon A. Goldberg, Ph.D., NMAJMH Museum Historian Although they are only a small percentage of the American population, Jews have answered our nation’s call in a big way, proudly serving with distinction in all branches of the U.S. military. The National Museum of American Jewish Military History in Washington, D.C. commemorates the contributions and sacrifices made by Jewish men and women in the military. The museum had the grand opening of its first comprehensive permanent exhibit on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014. The exhibit examines the roles Jews have played in the American military from 1654 to the present. The instructors will lead a guided tour of the museum’s new exhibit.
At the first class meeting, an overview and orientation will be presented which will prepare the class for the museum visit. The field trip to the museum will take place on Monday, March 2, with bus pick-up at the J at 9am and a return time of approximately 1pm. There is no café at the museum, so please bring a bag lunch. At the class meeting following the trip, the instructors will lead a discussion of impressions, reflections and key takeaway points from the exhibit. Fee: $42/ $30 member (includes cost of field trip) Code: #5758
How This Night Is Different Part II: The Evolution of the Passover Seder
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Tuesdays, March 3–10 (2 weeks) (make−up date Mar. 17) Noon–1:30pm Instructor: Gilah Goldsmith, J.D., retired government attorney and leader of Beth El Hebrew Congregation’s weekly Torah study group This course, Part II of the “How This Night Is Different” course, focuses on the evolution of the Passover seder, the festive Passover holiday meal. Over more than 2,000 years, the ritual meal has evolved from an animal sacrifice at the Temple in Jerusalem to a communal meal. The seder has been repeatedly adapted to reflect the concerns of the Jewish people and their communities. We will examine how the seder has evolved, with emphasis on the historical context of that evolution and the concerns that continue to motivate it. Note: Part I of this course is not a prerequisite. Fee: $24/ $16 member Code: #5759
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Jews in Sports
Tuesdays, March 3–17 (3 weeks) 2pm–3:30pm Instructors: Don Budowsky, retired IT specialist and lifelong sports fan; George Solomon, Director, Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism, University of Maryland and former “Washington Post” sports editor; Philip Hochberg, J.D., sports lawyer representing professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams, and former press box announcer for the Washington Senators, Washington Redskins and the University of Maryland football team The history of sports in America reflects our values, our culture, challenging social issues, and change. Don Budowsky will lead off this three-part course with an introduction and overview, covering the history of Jewish involvement in professional and amateur sports. In the second session, George Solomon, wellknown former sports editor for The Washington Post, will discuss Jews in sports media, such as Post icon Shirley Povich, who Richard Nixon once said was the only reason he read the Post. Finally, in the third session, Philip Hochberg, sports lawyer and a former, “Voice of the Senators,” will highlight several Jewish major league baseball players, a small but elite group that includes two MVP winners (Hank Greenberg and Al Rosen), and perhaps the greatest lefty pitcher of all time (Sandy Koufax). He’ll also talk about how baseball, our national pastime, helped immigrants lose their “greenhorn” status, and become “real” Americans. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Jews in sports from some all-star experts with lifelong careers in the sports industry. Fee: $36/ $24 member Code: #5760
HEBREW LANGUAGE
Contact: Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060 Hebrew instruction is offered on Sunday and Monday evenings at the J. Textbooks are available for purchase at the first class. Minimum registration of four students is required.
Conversational Hebrew Level I
Instructor: Einat Cohen Whether you are interested in learning how to speak Hebrew for travel, business or just personal pleasure and growth, this class focuses on simple spoken Hebrew. The lessons are planned for students with little or no knowledge of conversational Hebrew or the aleph-bet. Session I Sundays, January 11–March 1 (8 weeks) 5pm–6:30pm Fee: $175/ $125 member Code: #5718
Session II Sundays, March 8–May 3 (8 weeks) (no class Apr. 5) 5pm–6:30pm Fee: $175/ $125 member Code: #5719 Session III Sundays, May 10–July 12 (8 weeks) (no class May 24 and Jul. 5) 5pm–6:30pm Fee: $175/ $125 member Code: #5720
Conversational Hebrew Level II
Instructor: Einat Cohen This class is designed for students who have some basic knowledge of conversational Hebrew. This course helps students build on that knowledge in order to develop stronger comprehension and language skills to converse more fluently in Hebrew. Session I Mondays, January 12–March 2 (8 weeks) 7pm–8:30pm Fee: $175/ $125 member Code: #5721 Session II Mondays, March 9–April 27 (8 weeks) 7pm–8:30pm Fee: $175/ $125 member Code: #5722 Session III Mondays, May 4–June 29 (8 weeks) (no class May 25) 7pm–8:30pm Fee: $175/ $125 member Code: #5723
Private Lessons
Contact: Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060 Private lessons in conversational Hebrew are available at all levels.
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Intermediate Yiddish
Instructor: Norman Buder Continue your studies of the Yiddish language with this ongoing class. You should have reading knowledge of Yiddish and a good vocabulary to join this group. Session I Thursdays, January 8–April 9 (14 weeks) 10am–11am Fee: $140/ $125 member Code: #5724 Session II Thursdays, April 16–July 16 (14 weeks) 10am–11am Fee: $140/ $125 member Code: #5725
CARDS AND GAMES AT THE J ACBL Duplicate Bridge
Wednesdays (ongoing) 11am–2:30pm Director: Louise Sellers (ACBL-accredited) Fee: $8/ $6.50 J member & Bridge Associates
Party Bridge
YIDDISH
Beginner Yiddish
Instructor: Norman Buder This beginner class is an ongoing program which started in September 2014. Norman is an excellent teacher, if you have the desire to learn the language, you’ll want to take advantage of this opportunity. Session I Mondays, January 5–February 23 (8 weeks) 2:30pm–3:30pm Fee: $80/ $70 member Code: #5806 Session II Mondays, March 9–April 27 (8 weeks) 2:30pm–3:30pm Fee: $80/ $70 member Code: #5807
Fridays (ongoing) 11am–2pm This is a social, fun and low-key game for all skill levels — come with or without a partner. Join the group and bring your own dairy or parve/meatless lunch. Fee: $4/ Free for J member
Drop-in Mah Jongg
Tuesdays and Wednesdays (ongoing) 10am–noon Drop-in for a friendly game of mahj and conversation in the lobby of the J. Bring your friends! If you are interested, send an email to Carla.Rosenfeld@ jccnv.org to get on the Mah Jongg email list. Fee: $4/ Free for J member
Mah Jongg Lessons and Evening Games Call or email Carla Rosenfeld if you are interested in Mah Jongg lessons or an evening drop-in game.
Drop-in Canasta
Fridays (ongoing) 11am–1pm Beginners are welcome to join in this weekly dropin game that meets in the lobby. Instructions are provided for those who would like to learn. Fee: $4/ Free for J member
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Drop-in Scrabble
Mondays (ongoing) 11:30am–1:30pm Contact Carla Rosenfeld to be added to the Scrabble email list. Fee: $4/ Free for J member
THURSDAY AT THE J
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Thursdays, noon–2pm, the J (unless otherwise noted) Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 Bring a friend and plan to attend our weekly program for active adults. Bring a dairy or parve/meatless bag lunch, unless otherwise noted, to enjoy beforehand; the J will provide dessert and coffee. Fee: $3/ Free for J member
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The Music and Life of George Gershwin
Thursday, January 8, noon–2pm, the J Noon: Lunch (bring dairy or parve/meatless) 12:30pm: Program Enjoy a musical program of favorite selections of George Gershwin’s music. Bob Lachin is a fabulous piano performer of our most popular American music. He has performed at the J several times in the past, always with high praise from the audience. Join us on a cold winter’s day in the warmth of the J to enjoy Gershwin’s music! Coffee, tea, and dessert provided. Fee: $3/ Free J member No RSVP – Just come!
The Rise and Fall of Burke Airport
Thursday, January 15, noon–2pm, the J Noon: Lunch (bring dairy or parve/meatless) 12:30pm: Program Presented by: Mary Lipsey, member & former president of the non-profit Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association, Inc. and member of the Fairfax County History Commission In July, 1951, the US government condemned over 4000 acres in Burke for the construction of a new airport, which would alleviate the traffic at National Airport. They did not expect the small community to fight back, but they did! This is the story of how Dulles Airport was built in Chantilly, not Burke.
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presentations and tours in past years. You’ll want to attend this interesting talk! Coffee, tea, and dessert provided. Fee: $3/ Free J member No RSVP – Just come!
Thursday, January 22 – No Program Life in the Negev: Breaking the Myth of Camels, Oases and Tents
Thursday, January 29, noon–2pm, the J Noon: Lunch (bring dairy or parve/meatless) 12:30pm: Program Presented by: Dana Kalishov, Community Shlicha of Northern Virginia Come and meet our Shlicha, Dana, who will talk about the location, history, ethnic make-up, living conditions and misconceptions about Israel’s desert, The Negev. Having been an anthropology student at Ben Gurion University in the Negev and having lived in Be’er Sheva, the capital of the Negev for 3 years, she personally observed Bedouin life and Israel’s agricultural technology which was developed especially for the Negev’s soil. After this fascinating window into Negev life, you will understand why Ben Gurion’s vision of “making the desert bloom” is a reality! Coffee, tea, and Israeli snacks provided. Fee: $3/ Free J member No RSVP – Just come!
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Gigi — Matinee Performance at The Kennedy Center
National Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Wednesday, February 11, depart the J 11am; return 5:30pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 “Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Eric Schaeffer directs a world premiere production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical comedy, where true love between a free-spirited young woman and a wealthy young playboy must overcome the conventions of turn−of-the-century Paris.”
Thursday, February 5, depart the J at 8:15am; return 3pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 Enjoy a classical concert with: Juraj Valcuha, conductor Vilde Frang, violin STRAVINSKY: Pulcinella – Suite BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 Always a fun day! There will be time to enjoy lunch at the café after the concert before going back to the J. Fee: $16/ $12 J member (includes bus transportation and NSO rehearsal). Lunch is on your own at Kennedy Center Café after the performance – optional, order from menu, separate charge. Seating in concert hall must be by 9:45am, thus our early departure from the J – we must leave on time to make the concert so please come early. Code: #5763 RSVP: Submit payment and registration to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “2/5”in memo line.
Gigi features Broadway standards “Thank Heaven for Little Girls,” “I Remember it Well” and “The Night They Invented Champagne.” Join us for a day at the theater — orchestra seating, wonderful play, bus transportation and pleasant company! How can it be better! Fee: $86/ $80 J member (includes bus transportation, orchestra matinee ticket), Lunch is “on your own” and optional at the Kennedy Center Café prior to the show. Code: #5764 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the JCCNV, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “2/11” on memo line.
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Thursday, February 12 – No Program Thursday, February 19, noon–2:30pm, the J Noon: Lunch (bring dairy or parve/meatless) 12:30pm: Program Presented by: Wendy Turman, Director of Collections, Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington The Jewish Historical Society is planning a new regional Jewish museum (projected opening 2020). In this illustrated lecture program, you will get a sneak peek into some of the Society’s collections and learn about some of the potential objects and stories at the center of the new museum. You’ll also have a chance to give feedback to the Society through a series of activities designed to get you thinking, talking, and sharing your thoughts. Coffee, tea, and dessert provided. Fee: $3/ Free J member No RSVP – Just come!
to the National Museum of American Jewish History! The museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic district, right across from Independence Mall and the Liberty Bell, opened in November 2010 to rave reviews. If you haven’t been there yet, or haven’t been there in a while, here’s your chance! We’ll travel by luxury bus to Philadelphia for an action-packed day, complete with kosher lunch at the museum, a guided tour, and a fabulous dinner in Center City, Philadelphia. There should also be time to visit the museum’s gift shop, which is excellent, and sneak a peek at the Liberty Bell. Fee: $116/ $108 J member (includes luxury bus transportation, admission and guided tour of museum, kosher box lunch, and dinner at a highly-regarded local Philadelphia restaurant). Code: #5852 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “4/29” on memo line.
Cocoon (1985, 117 mins)
WEEKDAY OUTINGS
Sneak Peek – Help Make a Museum
Thursday, February 26, noon–2:30pm, the J Noon: Lunch (bring dairy or parve/meatless) 12:30pm: Program We will view this thought provoking film, directed by Ron Howard, after a short discussion about the stellar cast (Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Jack Gilford, Maureen Stapleton, Gwen Verdon and others), the story, the making of the movie and other trivia. “When visitors from a distant galaxy return to Earth on a secret mission, their other-worldly powers afford a group of senior citizens . . . the chance to recapture their youth. Inspiring and insightful, Cocoon is a magical story of love, friendship and the human spirit.”— DVD Box Cocoon won two Oscars in 1985 — Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Don Ameche) and Best Visual Effects. Come spend a cold afternoon in the warmth of the J watching a great film and socializing! Coffee, tea, and dessert provided. Fee: $3/ Free J member No RSVP – Just come! ®
SAVE THE DATE Day Trip to the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia
Wednesday, April 29, depart the J 8:15; return approx. 10pm Philadelphia, the birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, is also home
Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 To Register: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to “JCCNV” with the date of the event on the memo line. You will receive a confirmation call back. Please notify Michele prior to the trip if you must cancel. No refunds will be issued unless we are able to fill your reserved space. Trips are subject to change. Please call to confirm. A minimum number of participants are required on all trips. Please see trip policies on page XX. Fee: $12/ $8 J member for bus transportation Note: Some museums have fees that will be collected in addition to the bus transportation.
The Phillips Collection – Neo-Impressionism and the Dream of Realities
Wednesday, January 7, depart the J 10:30am; return 3:15pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 “Neo-Impressionism and the Dream of Realities presents more than 70 works that reflect the Neo-Impressionist’s preoccupation with the idea, emotion, or the synergy of senses, particularly from 1888 to 1895, when adherence to the group was at its height and relations with Symbolist writers were especially fruitful. Featuring 15 artists — including renowned artists such as Georges Seurat, Paul Signac, and Camille Pissarro alongside their lesser known contemporaries — the exhibition welcomes to the Phillips works that have rarely or never before been exhibited in the United States. From idealized landscapes to expressive portraits and figural compositions that highlight their interest in literature and
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music, the artists created evocative images that went beyond observed reality.” After viewing this special exhibit, you may want to view the museum’s permanent collection and/or relax and eat lunch in the café (optional, order from menu, on your own). Enjoy a winter’s day at the museum! Fee: $12/ $8 J member for bus transportation. Note: There is an additional $10 charge for entry into the special exhibit. Our trip leader will collect this charge (cash only) on AM of the trip to pay at the museum. Do not include museum fee in payment for bus transportation. Code: #5853 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “1/7” on memo line.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Wednesday, January 21, depart the J 10:30am; return 3:15pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 This trip will honor the memory of our dear friend Al Kaufman who volunteered at the museum and had led several tours for our group in the past. “[The] Museum sponsors onsite and traveling exhibitions, educational outreach, and Holocaust commemoration ... The Center for the Prevention of Genocide works to educate, engage, and inspire the public to learn more about past genocides. . . and to consider what [one] can do to prevent these atrocities in the future ... and [the Center] works to galvanize policy makers both in the US and around the world to create the tools and structures needed to avert the next crisis.” After touring the permanent exhibit, you will have time to view on your own the special exhibits including: Some Were Neighbors: Collaboration & Complicity in the Holocaust. This exhibit “addresses one of the central questions about the Holocaust: How was it possible? The central role of Hitler and other Nazi Party leaders is indisputable. Less well understood is these perpetrators’ dependence on countless others for the execution of Nazi racial policies. Within Nazi Germany and across Germandominated Europe, circles of collaboration and complicity rippled throughout governments and societies wherever victims of persecution and mass murder lived.” Relax and eat lunch in the adjacent kosher café – “on your own” and optional. Note: No outside food is allowed in the café. Fee: $12/ $8 J member (includes bus transportation and museum tour). Lunch is optional and “on your own”
Code: #5854 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “1/21” on memo line.
A Winter Day at the Smithsonian American Art Museum – Richard Estes’ Realism and other exhibits
Wednesday, February 4, depart the J 11am; return 3:45pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 Enjoy a cold winter’s day in the warmth of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. There are many wonderful exhibits to view including the special Richard Estes’ Realism. Painter Richard Estes has been America’s premier photorealist for more than 45 years. This exhibit “explores the full range of the artist’s career from New York City facades of the late 1960’s, to images from Mount Desert Island, Maine, to recent night scenes of Manhattan, making it the most comprehensive exhibition of Estes’ paintings ever organized.” There are many other exhibits to view both at this museum and the adjoining National Portrait Gallery. There is a café in which you can sit, relax and eat. Fee: $12/ $8 J member for bus transportation Code: #5855 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the JCCNV, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “2/4” on memo line.
The Ratner Museum, Bethesda, MD
Wednesday, February 18, depart the J 11:45am; return 2:30pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 It is very unusual for an artist to have a museum permanently dedicated to his work during his lifetime and then sharing it with other artists. Internationally known artist Phillip Ratner has successfully and wonderfully done just that. His fascinating museum features sculptures, paintings, tapestries and children’s books depicting characters and stories of the Hebrew Bible. The museum itself is a rarity, one of only a few in the world devoted to portraying biblical characters. Phillip Ratner is an internationally known artist whose works are on display at the US Supreme Court, the National Zoo, the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (40 sculptures) and other locations around the world. The heart of this collection is a series of sculptures created by Phillip Ratner to convey the stories of such biblical characters as Noah, Jacob, Miriam, Cain and
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Abel, and David and Bathsheba. Other images portray the seven days of creation and 12 tribes of Israel.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
After a short introduction about the museum and the works of art, enjoy viewing Mr. Ratner’s sculptures. Even if you’ve visited the museum in the past, there are now sculptures never displayed before which you can enjoy and there are also wonderful pieces of art on exhibit from disabled artists for you to view and enjoy. One never knows — you may even get to speak to Mr. Ratner! Fee: $12/ $8 J member (includes bus transportation and museum tour). Note: Please consider giving a small donation when visiting to help with the daily upkeep of this wonderful museum. Code: #5856 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “2/18” on memo line.
Monthly Discussion Group
Our World Today and in the Future Mondays, January 19, February 16 12:15pm–2pm, the J Facilitated by Mimi Rosenberg and Dr. Marvin J. Cetron, President, Forecasting International Participants are welcome to bring a dairy or parve/ meatless lunch. Featured speakers will be announced monthly. Watch for fliers and posters for up-to-date details. Coffee and tea will be provided. Fee: $3/ Free for J member No RSVP — Just come! Monday, January 19 Topic: Post Summer Fallout and Summary of the Protective Edge Operation in the Gaza Strip Speaker: Dana Kalishov, Community Shlicha Monday, February 16 Topic: Current Events in Russia and Ukraine Speaker: Ambassador Richard Kauzlarich, Director of the Center for Energy Science and Policy, George Mason University Please note that the views and opinions expressed by the speakers do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the JCCNV.
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FIRST FRIDAY BOOK GROUP
JCCNV OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Calling All Readers!
Fridays, January 9 (2nd Friday of January), February 6 10:30am–noon, the J If you enjoy discussing books with men and women of varied backgrounds and life experiences, this group is for you. Contact Pam Wiener to confirm date and book selections. Fee: $3/ Free for J member No RSVP — Just come!
Everyone Welcome! Are you searching for a Jewish connection, a place to meet new friends, or to enrich your life with an exciting variety of activities and day trips but don’t live close to the J? Check out the Adult Outreach groups listed on the following pages for the one near you. These programs and activities are planned for Adults 55+, though people of all ages are welcome to attend. Programs and activities are subject to change, so confirm beforehand.
January 9: The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott
CHAILIGHTS
February 6: The Known World by Edward P. Jones
Meatballs and Matzah Balls—the Best of Both Worlds! What do you get when you mix the best of Jewish and Italian cuisines? The JCCNV/Leesburg Area Active Adults found out just how out-of-this-world delicious that combination could be, thanks to Marcia Friedman, author of a fabulous cookbook entitled Meatballs and Matzah Balls: Recipes and Reflections from a Jewish and Italian Life. Raised Italian, but choosing to convert to Judaism when she married, Marcia Friedman embraced both cultures through her creative, mouth-watering recipes. Along with her recipes (including one for meatballs tucked inside matzah balls), the cookbook also includes personal stories about Marcia’s family, the inspiration for her recipes, the many ways in which Jewish and Italian cooking are similar, and the important role food plays in both cultures.
“Eager to escape life on her family’s farm, Alice Barrow moves to Lowell in 1832 and throws herself into the hard work demanded of ‘the mill girls.’ The hours are long and the conditions are bad, but Alice soon finds a true friend in Lovey Cornell, a saucy, strong-willed girl who is outspoken about the dangers they face in the factories . . . and about Alice opening her heart to a blossoming relationship with Samuel Fiske, the handsome and sympathetic son of the mill’s owner.” — Amazon.com
“The Known World tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. Making certain he never circumvents the law, Townsend runs his affairs with unusual discipline. But when death takes him unexpectedly, his widow, Caldonia, can’t uphold the estate’s order, and chaos ensues. Jones has woven a footnote of history into an epic that takes an unflinching look at slavery in all its moral complexities” – Amazon.com
Creative Writing Group Writing Your Life Story
Mondays (monthly), January 12, February 9 11am–12:30pm, the J Coordinator: Carol Backman Contact: Pam.Wiener@jccnv.org, 703.537.3061 Write your life stories as a legacy for family and friends. If it’s important for you to tell your children, grandchildren, and friends who you are and what you did, this group will help you write, organize and selfpublish your life story as a legacy for those you value. Fee: $3/ Free J member No RSVP — Just come!
Marcia brought samples of two recipes from her cookbook — challah bread pudding with apples and mascarpone cheese and hummus with toasted garlic — for the group to try. Volunteers John Riley, Sharon Solomon and Helen Ganster prepared samples of additional dishes, including stuffed strawberries with chopped cashews; stuffed eggs with Parmesan, smoked salmon and dill; eggplant caponata; almond mandelbrot biscotti with white chocolate; and rich flourless brownies. Sound amazing? They were! We all did our part, tasting the various dishes, and going back for seconds, thirds, and possibly even more. Every dish was a flavorful delight and garnered rave reviews. We had a wonderful morning, enjoying Marcia’s warm, personal discussion about her book and her life, eating delicious food, enjoying each other’s company, and
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sharing our own special food memories. Perhaps the Meatballs and Matzah Balls book cover says it best: “No matter where your cultural journey has taken you, the kitchen is always your best way home.”
JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held at Beth El Hebrew Congregation 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria
Contact: Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org, 703.537.3062 All weekly group meetings are held at Beth El Hebrew Congregation every Wednesday at 10:30am (unless otherwise noted). Newcomers are always welcome! Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided. Fee: $4/ $2 J or synagogue member (pay at door unless otherwise specified) Inclement Weather Policy If Fairfax County schools are closed or have a delayed opening, there will be no program at Beth El.
PROGRAMS New Year, New You – Let’s Get Fit!
Wednesday, January 7, 10:30am–noon Presented by Dr. Dan Kuland, retired orthopedic surgeon and former United States Air Force Chief of Health Promotion; member of the Alexandria Commission on Aging; board member of At Home in Alexandria New Year’s Resolution Number One: Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. Does that sound familiar? Well, it’s never too late and we can help you get started. Dr. Kuland has been involved in the local community teaching aging adults how they can remain active using light calisthenics called “motos,” which can be done at any age and mobility level — in a chair, standing, or woven into an ordinary walk. Some of the motos take advantage of common objects such as chairs, walls, and counters. But most importantly, they promote clear thinking and can help ward off dementia. Start the new year with this get-fit program that will help you live an active, independent and healthy life. A few healthy snacks will be provided after the program. RSVP: Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org, 703.537.3062
Can You Hear Me Now?
Wednesday, January 14, 10:30am-noon Presented by Marla Dougherty, Outreach Specialist, Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons More than nine million people over the age of 65 suffer from hearing loss. When ignored and left untreated, this loss can cause stress, fatigue, depression and even isolation. It can also lead to impaired memory. In a recent medical study, cognitive problems developed
30-40% faster when people developed a mild hearing loss. Marla will discuss how to recognize hearing loss and the types of hearing aids on the market today. She will also talk about how impaired hearing affects cognitive brain function and the risk of dementia if left untreated. Don’t neglect or be embarrassed by a problem that can easily be helped!
Film: The Counterfeiters
98 minutes, English subtitles, rated R Wednesday, January 21, 10:30am–12:30pm The Counterfeiters is the true story of what was called the largest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936. Salomon “Sally” Sorowitsch is the king of counterfeiters. He lives a mischievous life of cards, booze, and women in Berlin during the Naziera. Suddenly his luck runs dry when he is arrested and thrown into the Mauthausen concentration camp. Soon transferred to an upgraded camp, Salomon and a group of professionals are forced to produce fake foreign currency. Faced with a moral dilemma, Salomon must decide whether his actions, which could prolong the war and risk the lives of fellow prisoners, are ultimately the right ones. The Counterfeiters won the 2007 Best Foreign Language Film Oscar at the 80th Academy Awards. RSVP: Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org, 703.537.3062
January 28 – No Program National Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal Kennedy Center Concert Hall Thursday, February 5, depart Beth El at 8:45am; return 2:45pm Join us for our annual trip to hear the National Symphony Orchestra’s Open Rehearsal. Slovakian conductor Juraj Valcuha will lead the orchestra in a program that will include: STRAVINSKY: Pulcinella - Suite BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 Mr. Valcuha holds the post of Chief Conductor of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Torino. The guest violinist will be Vilde Frang, who was unanimously awarded the 2012 Credit Suisse Young Artist Award. Noted for her superb musical expression as well as her well-developed virtuosity, Vilde is one of the leading young violinists of her generation.
There will be time to enjoy lunch at the café after the concert before returning to Beth El. This same program will be performed in the evening, so don’t miss out on a great opportunity! Fee: $16/ $12 J member (includes bus transportation and NSO rehearsal).
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Lunch is on your own at the Kennedy Center Café after the performance— optional, order from menu, separate charge. Seating MUST be by 9:45am, thus our early departure — we must leave on time to make the concert so please come early. Code: #5763 RSVP: Submit payment and registration to the JCCNV, Attn: Shelly Rosenstein, Make check payable to JCCNV with “2/5”in memo line.
Judaism and the Afterlife
Wednesday, February 11, 10:30am–noon Presented by Rabbi Brett R. Isserow, Beth El Hebrew Congregation Do Jews go to heaven or hell? Is there eternal life? Do Jews believe in reincarnation and resurrection? Is the “Olam Habah” (the world to come) a place you really want to go? Guided by Rabbi Isserow, we will explore these questions as well as a range of other aspects of Jewish beliefs about what happens to us after we die. We will seek answers across a broad spectrum of Judaism, from mysticism to humanism. You may be very surprised at some of the answers. We hope to follow up with another program in the spring with a non-Jewish clergy member to provide a better understanding of what other religions believe. RSVP to Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org, 703.537.3062.
Joint Program with Agudas Achim Congregation
Tuesday, February 17, noon–2pm (note day, time and location change) Location: Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria Come enjoy a free kosher lunch and the movie, Trouble Makers: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women, as we continue our many years of joint programming with Agudas Achim Congregation. The movie tells the story of six of the greatest female comic performers of the last century: Molly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner and Wendy Wasserstein. Always an enjoyable afternoon, don’t forget to add this program to your calendar! RSVP a must by February 9 to Shelly.Rosenstein@ jccnv.org, 703.537.3062.
February 25 — No Program
JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held at Leisure World at Lansdowne
19375 Magnolia Grove Square Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068 The group meets on the third Monday of the month at 10:30am (unless otherwise noted). Newcomers are always welcome! Fee: $4/ $2 J or synagogue member, Leisure World resident (pay at door unless otherwise specified) Inclement Weather Policy If Loudoun County schools are closed, the Adult 55+ program is canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we will hold the program at Leisure World at the regular time.
PROGRAMS 1Book 1Community Book Discussion: Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Presented by: Sheila Budoff, JCCNV Adult Group Coordinator Monday, January 19, 10:30am–noon Come in out of the cold, have some hot chocolate, and join us to be part of Loudoun County Public Library’s countywide reading program! The program “promotes community dialogue and understanding through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.” This year’s book is Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. A professional educator and writer, Ms. Draper has been honored as National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award, and a New York Times best-selling author. The book is about a very bright, spirited and determined 10-year-old girl, who is very much like other children her age, except that she is unable to speak due to a physical disability. There is much in the book for all ages to explore, discuss and learn from. Copies are available at all branches of the Loudoun County Public Library. Please read the book beforehand so you can participate in the discussion. All of Loudoun County is reading this book, so let’s get in on it, too! RSVP: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068
Russian Jews in Israel: A Force of Change
Monday, February 16, 10:30am–noon Presented by: Dana Kalishov, JCCNV-JAFI Community Shlicha As a nation of immigrants, Israel has absorbed several major waves of immigration, each with its own separate contributions to Israeli society. Most recently, in the 1990s, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, close to a million Russian Jews came to Israel, presenting many issues and challenges Israel has faced before,
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but also distinguishing themselves in many ways from prior groups. Unlike earlier immigrants, the Russians largely have kept to themselves, living in their own communities, continuing to speak Russian, reading their own Russian newspapers and wielding significant influence on the Israeli political scene. The Russians have made their own mark on Israeli society, culturally, politically, economically and linguistically. They’ve even made their way into the annals of Israeli humor, with their own distinctive caricatures and ethnic jokes. Dana Kalishov will discuss and compare the recent Russian immigrants with several earlier groups and their impact on Israel. RSVP: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068
SAVE THE DATE! The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, at Theater J
Friday, June 26, depart Leisure World lower level entrance at 9am; return approximately 4pm “Marjorie Taub, Upper West Sider and devoted lady who lunches, is deep in the throes of mid-life existential ennui when an enigmatic childhood friend with a taste for mischief unexpectedly arrives at her door. Can Marjorie, her long-suffering mother and her loving husband Dr. Ira Taub, Board Certified Allergist, survive the shake-up? A Tony-nominated uproarious satirical comedy, newly updated for topical hilarity, from the masterful Charles Busch.” We’ll have brunch at the Commissary restaurant before the show, which begins at noon. Fee: $36/ $33 J or synagogue member (includes show and bus transportation; brunch is a separate charge.) Please send completed registration form and check, payable to JCCNV with “6/26” in the memo line, to Sheila Budoff, JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031. Code: #5857
JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation
1441 Wiehle Avenue, Reston Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068 The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30am (unless otherwise noted). Newcomers are always welcome! Activities are subject to change, please confirm beforehand. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Fee: $4/ $2 J or synagogue member (pay at door unless otherwise specified) Inclement Weather Policy If Fairfax County schools are closed, our Adult 55+ program is canceled. If schools have a delayed
opening, we will hold the program at NVHC at the regular time.
PROGRAMS Personal Health Care Records
Tuesday, January 27, 10:30am–noon Presented by: Marie Woodard, R.N., Thrive at Home Empower yourself! The Fairfax County Long Term Care Coordinating Council (LTCCC) is encouraging everyone to be proactive about their health by learning how to maintain a personal health care record (PHR). A PHR collects all your important medical information, such as medical history, current medications, surgeries, procedures and tests, in one place. It can be a paper record, online, or whatever method works best for you. Marie Woodard, a nurse with Thrive at Home and a member of the LTCCC, will teach us how to create and update a PHR. Please attend this very important session! Having a PHR could help save your life in the event of an emergency, prevent problems with medications, allergies and certain procedures, and save you money and time by preventing duplicate tests. RSVP: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068
Turning the Tide: The D-Day Landings of June 6, 1944
Tuesday, February 24, 10:30am–noon Presented by Jim Lewis, local historian The D-Day landings of June 6, 1944 were one of the most significant moments of the Second World War, and marked the point when the combined military force of the Western allies was finally fully brought to bear against Germany. The landings were the largest single-day amphibious assault in history; by the end of the day, 156,000 men had landed in Normandy. Support for the operation was also massive, including 11,590 aircraft making 14,674 sorties in a single day and 195,700 men manning nearly 6,000 ships of all sizes. Facing them was a supposedly impregnable sea wall of fortifications and the formidable German army. Mr. Lewis will discuss the incredible obstacles faced by “our boys” at this critical turning point of the war. RSVP: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068
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JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held at Beth Sholom Temple
805 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068 In partnership with the Greater Fredericksburg Jewish Council, the JCCNV’s Adult Services Department plans several Savvy Senior programs each year for adults 55+ in the Fredericksburg area. Program dates and times are announced as they become available. Newcomers are always welcome! Activities are subject to change. Confirm beforehand with Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be provided. Fee: $4 / $2 J or synagogue member (pay at door unless otherwise specified) Inclement Weather Policy If Stafford County schools are closed, the Adult 55+ program at Beth Sholom Temple is canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we will hold the program at the regular time.
No programs are planned at this time.
JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held for the Greater Gainesville Jewish Community Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068
PROGRAMS Russian Jews in Israel: A Force of Change
Wednesday, February 18, 7pm–8:30pm Location: Stonewall Golf Club, 15601 Turtle Point Dr., Gainesville, VA Presented by: Dana Kalishov, JCCNV-JAFI Community Shlicha As a nation of immigrants, Israel has absorbed several major waves of immigration, each with its own separate contributions to Israeli society. Most recently, in the 1990’s, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, close to a million Russian Jews came to Israel, presenting many issues and challenges Israel has faced before, but also distinguishing themselves in many ways from prior groups. Unlike earlier immigrants, the Russians largely have kept to themselves, living in their own communities, continuing to speak Russian, reading their own Russian newspapers and wielding significant influence on the Israeli political scene. The Russians have made
their own mark on Israeli society, culturally, politically, economically and linguistically. They’ve even made their way into the annals of Israeli humor, with their own distinctive caricatures and ethnic jokes. Dana Kalishov will discuss and compare the recent Russian immigrants with several earlier groups and their impact on Israel. The program will begin at 7pm, but if you would like to join the group for dinner beforehand, please include that in your RSVP and come at 5:30pm. Fee: $12 (includes program, choice of dessert and beverage) RSVP: Send completed registration form and check, payable to JCCNV with “2/18” in the memo line, to: Sheila Budoff, JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031. Code: #5858
SAVE THE DATE Day Trip to the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia
Wednesday, April 29, depart 7:30am from Great Gatherings parking lot, 13177 Gateway Center Dr., Gainesville, VA; return approximately 10:30pm Philadelphia, the birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, is also home to the National Museum of American Jewish History! The museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic district, right across from Independence Mall and the Liberty Bell, opened in November 2010 to rave reviews. If you haven’t been there yet, or haven’t been there in a while, here’s your chance! We’ll travel by luxury bus to Philadelphia for an action-packed day, complete with kosher lunch at the museum, a guided tour, and a fabulous dinner in Center City, Philadelphia. There should also be time to visit the museum’s gift shop, which is excellent, and sneak a peek at the Liberty Bell. We’ll make one stop at the J in Fairfax to pick up additional passengers, and then proceed directly to the museum. Please join us! Fee: $116/ $108 J member (includes luxury bus transportation, admission and guided tour of museum, kosher box lunch, and dinner at a highly-regarded local Philadelphia restaurant). Code: #5859 RSVP: Please send completed registration form and check, payable to JCCNV with “4/29” in the memo line, attn.: Sheila Budoff, JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031.
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BABY BOOMER SOCIAL GROUP B.B & J! New!
Watch for information about this club’s events in future issues of The Voice and emails beginning in January 2015.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS Questions? Contact Paula Cole, Health, Fitness and Aquatics Director at 703.537.3049, Paula.Cole@ jccnv.org. The Health, Fitness and Aquatics department is trained to assist people of all ages in learning health and fitness techniques to improve quality of life. Creating time in your schedule and forming good habits can be challenging — remember to start with small baby steps and seek one of the fitness staff to help you get to a healthier you! Stop by or make an appointment with one of the J’s trainers to learn more about finding the right exercises to get you started. The J’s Health, Fitness and Aquatics staff hosts monthly wellness programs and workshops designed to engage, educate and motivate members to adopt healthier lifestyles. Each month features a different program, event, or publication that sheds light on an aspect of social, emotional, occupational, physical, intellectual, environmental or spiritual wellness. The HFA Department will host the following programs and workshops:
Diet & Exercise Myths! Debunking Health and Wellness Fads!
Wednesday, January 21, 11:45am–12:45pm Contact: Allison.Colman@jccnv.org Everywhere you look these days you’ll find a new exercise or healthy eating tip — but what really works? In this workshop, take a look at some of the recent and more popular health and wellness fads — from the intense Insanity or CROSSFIT workouts to the Paleo diet and juicing — and learn what really works and what’s just a “fad.” Fee: $5/ Free J members
Fall Prevention: Exercise, Nutrition & Home Safety
Wednesday, February 25, 11:45am–12:45pm Contact: Allison.Colman@jccnv.org According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as one in three adults over age 65 fall each year, and the result can be serious injury or even death. In this workshop, learn how different forms of exercise, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining a safe home can help to prevent falls and diminish the risk of serious injury. Fee: $5/ Free J members
WINTER/SPRING GROUP FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Effective January 1–June 27 (unless otherwise noted)
Classes listed in black are free for members. Specialty classes, listed in blue and starred with an asterisk (*), vary in price. Classes with consistently low enrollment may be canceled. For the most up to date schedule, call the front desk at 703.323.0880. Note that the classes listed below are a partial listing. For full class details, please visit www.jccnv.org or check our program guide, Centertainment. Group Fitness Inclement Weather Policy If Fairfax County Schools are closed, group fitness classes are canceled. If Fairfax County Schools have a delayed opening, group fitness classes will run as scheduled. • Yoga: No refunds or credits will be issued if a class is canceled due to inclement weather. • Jazzercise: Please contact Lynne at 202.758.6946. For questions regarding group exercise classes or scheduling, please contact Keri.Drugan@jccnv.org.
Aqua Zumba®
Thursdays, 9:30am–10:15am Utilizing the benefits of water resistance, this class, conducted in the shallow area of the pool, features exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. It’s easy to do, effective and no experience is necessary.
Cardio Dance Fusion
Mondays, Fridays, 8:30am–9:15am Come dance those calories away in a class with music from every era and every genre — try jazz, disco, and even a little of the pony during this upbeat hour. You’ll sing to every song and realize how much fun a cardio workout can be.
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Jazzercise*
Core Beginner
Fridays, 10:30am–11:15am To accommodate participants who either do not want to or cannot get down on the floor, this class is done standing at the barre. The class will focus on balance, gaining good posture through core strength, and end with standing flexibility exercises. It is recommended that participants register with the front desk to reserve a spot in the class up to 48 hours in advance.
Core Intermediate
Thursdays, 8:30am–9:15am; Fridays, 9:30am– 10:15am Increase your core strength while giving your back more flexibility. Learn how to engage your core properly to increase strength, control, balance and posture. This class uses Pilates concepts to lengthen the core and is done primarily on the floor. It is recommended that participants register with the front desk to reserve a spot in the class up to 48 hours in advance.
H2O (Water Aerobics)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30am–10:30am This water aerobics class is performed in the shallow area of the pool. It’s a safe resistance for aerobic conditioning, perfect for the joint-sensitive individual.
Contact Lynne at 202.758.6946 www.jazzercise.com for class details. Sundays, 9:15am–10:15am; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:15am–9:15am; Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:30am–10:30am; Mondays–Thursdays, 7pm–8pm; Saturdays, 8am–9am~ This workout program offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing movements. Members can receive a 7-day class pass followed by a discounted rate of 50% off on all future Jazzercise classes. Drop in to class to pick up your pass and/or call Lynne at 202.758.6946 for more information. ~Saturday classes must be paid in advance.
Level I Strength Training
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 11:30am–noon For those brand new to exercise or getting back into exercise from an injury. This class is 30 minutes long and includes basic strength training movements done while seated to get new exercisers started on a healthy path.
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Level II Strength Training (Formerly Beginner SST)
Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:45am–11:30am This class is for those who have been in the Level I class consistently for at least 3 months or have been doing minimal exercising and are ready to do a little more. This class is 45-minutes long and includes a 5–8 minute cardio warm-up done seated and standing, 30–35 minutes of weight training, and 5–8 minutes of stretching.
Level III Strength Training (Formerly Intermediate SST)
Thursdays, 10:30am–11:30am This class is for those who have been in the Level II class consistently for at least 6 months and are ready to add in a little more conditioning. This class is an hour long and includes 15 minutes of standing cardio, 15 minutes of strength training, 15 minutes of balance training and 15 minutes of stretching.
Level IV Strength Training and Conditioning (Formerly Advanced SST) Mondays, Wednesdays, 9:30am–10:30am This class is for those who have been in Level III consistently for at least one year and are ready to push their conditioning to the next level. This hourlong class includes 30 minutes of standing aerobics followed by 30 minutes of strength training done seated and standing using 1–5 pound weights and resistance bands.
Level V Strength Training and Endurance (Formerly Sculpt & Shape)
Mondays, Wednesdays, 9:30am–10:15am This class is for those who have been exercising consistently (at least 3 days per week), can lift more than 5-pound dumbbells, use a green resistance tube or higher, and who are ready to be pushed to the next level. This class does standing exercises, floor exercises, and includes movements such as full squats, lunges, sit-ups, planks, and push-ups. This challenging 45-minute class moves at a fast pace so expect your muscles to be sore for a few days afterwards.
its health benefits, including reducing tension and stress. Tai Chi emphasizes complete relaxation, and is essentially a form of meditation. The first 15 minutes are geared to those new to Tai Chi.
Yoga*
Mondays, January 5–February 23 (8 weeks) 7:15pm–8:30pm Contact: Keri.Drugan@jccnv.org, 703.537.3028 Physical exercises, meditations and breathing designed to integrate the mind, body and spirit. This class is recommended for those that can get down to and up from the floor easily. Drop-in Fee: $20/ $18 member Fee: $148/ $132 member Before Dec. 29: $128/ $112 member
Zumba® Gold
Tuesdays, 9:30am–10:15am This class uses Latin music with modified moves and pace to suit the needs of the active older participant and those just starting their fitness journey.
*Class has a fee.
NONMEMBER CLASS RATES
Note: Saturday classes must be paid in advance.
Group Fitness Passes
Drop-in Fee: $12 (pay at front desk; give receipt to instructor) Code: #580 10-class pass: $85 Code: #581
Adults 65+ Class Passes
Drop-in Fee: $6 (pay at front desk; give receipt to instructor) Code: #583 10-class pass: $40 Code: #584
Stretch
Tuesdays, 9:30am–10:15am; Saturdays, 8am– 8:45am~ Come in and enjoy a relaxing stretch class focused on lengthening your body and reducing stress. ~Saturday classes must be paid in advance.
Tai Chi
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PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES AND FITNESS PROGRAMS
Sunday
SPECIALIZED FITNESS AND WELLNESS PACKAGES
Effective January 21–June 27 (unless otherwise noted) ^Class has a fee.
9:15am–10:15am Jazzercise^
Monday
8:15am–9:15am Jazzercise^ 8:30am–9:15am Cardio Dance Fusion 9:30am–10:30am H2O 9:30am–10:30am Level IV Strength Training and Conditioning 10:45am–11:30am Level II Strength Training 7:00pm–8:00pm Jazzercise^ 7:15pm–8:30pm Yoga^
Tuesday
9:30am–10:30am Jazzercise^ 9:30am–10:15am Zumba® Gold 9:30am–10:15am Stretch 10:30am–11:30am Tai Chi 11:30am–noon Level I Strength Training 7:00pm–8:00pm Jazzercise^
Wednesday
8:15am–9:15am Jazzercise^ 9:30am–10:30am H2O 9:30am–10:30am Level IV Strength Training and Conditioning 10:45am–11:30am Level II Strength Training 7:00pm–8:00pm Jazzercise^
For more information about the J’s personal training programs, or to set up a free consultation session, contact Allison.Colman@jccnv.org, 703.537.3052.
Contact: Allison.Colman@jccnv.org, 703.537.3052 Looking to get better at your current skill? Interested in trying something new? Need to get stronger in a specific area of the body? Want to work on balance, flexibility or get rid of that knee pain? Sign up for personal training with one of our qualified trainers! All packages are reserved for J members only.
Specialized Fitness — Adults 65+ Getting Fit
JCCNV Members only This special package is designed for adults 65+ that have little fitness knowledge or are new to exercise; this program allows participants to work with a certified fitness coach on increasing aerobic capacity, muscular strength and overall flexibility. This program is perfect for any adult 65+ who wants to become more comfortable using the fitness room equipment on their own and who is interested in developing an exercise routine to be used in the fitness center. Fee includes five, 30-minute sessions with a certified fitness coach. Fee: $180 Code: #523
Thursday
8:30am–9:15am Core (Intermediate) 9:30am–10:15am Zumba® 9:30am–10:30am Jazzercise^ 9:30am–10:15am Aqua Zumba 10:30am–11:30am Level III Strength Training 11:30am–noon Level I Strength Training 7:00pm–8:00pm Jazzercise^
Friday
8:15am–9:15am Jazzercise^ 8:30am–9:15am Cardio Dance Fusion 9:30am–10:15am Core (Intermediate) 9:30am–10:30am H2O 10:30am–11:15am Core (Beginner)
Saturday~
8:00am–9:00am 8:00am–8:45am
Jazzercise^ Stretch
~Saturday classes must be paid in advance.
Working out in the fitness center.
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TRAVEL WITH THE J
ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT DONATIONS
JCC Travel of Chicago
September 14, 2014–October 31, 2014
Contact: Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060 Great Time Tours/JCC Travel of Chicago trips have a Jewish flair and are customized from the Washington, DC area.
Cuba — A Jewish Mission
Escorted by Miriam Levinson Monday–Tuesday, January 19–27 Monday–Tuesday, February 9–17 Monday–Tuesday, April 13–21 Cuba, a Caribbean gem, is a cultural oasis of warm, generous people. Be inspired by Cuba’s soulful art, musical rhythms and vibrant dance. Join us on this extraordinary mission to bring support and aid to the Cuban Jewish community. Meet the children of the Sunday school and advance Jewish practices, ideals and education. Learn first-hand about today’s Jewish community and share their dreams for the future. The spirit of the Jewish community will open your eyes, heart and mind. Fee: $3,149 per person double occupancy, single supplement add $475
Sandy Acosta Suzanne Brooks Jane and Scott Brown, in memory of Jason Bodzin Janet and Murray Horwitz, in memory of Jason Bodzin Sheila and Bob Budoff, in memory of Dr. David G. Ostrolenk Sondra Fitzwilliam Julie and Mark Groff, in memory of Neal Duniven Marilyn and Michael Hausfeld Lene Mcvoy Lorraine and Norman Rosenberg In memory of Max Rosenberg: Anonymous Gloria Brissman Tamara and Ed Faggen Ellen Gale Marcia Gordon Gail and Doug Gurin Jeanne Kadet and Michael Perel Anita and Morris Kornblit Helen and Stanley Miller Ruth Nass Sandy and Mel Rosenblatt Reva Fox and Don Sargent Jane and Elliott Stokar Charlotte Trachtman Anita Turk Pam and Mark Wiener
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FALL FOLIAGE TRIP TO SKYLAND RESORT
Marty Siegel and Virginia Gerner.
Ethel Bungard, Lene McVoy, and Kit Kirshenbaum.
Snuggling up with the bear!
Susan Levy and Marilyn Silver.
Paula Cole, the J’s HFA Director, joined our group.
Uh oh. Let us out!
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Program Registration Form
Shalom@jccnv.org Please complete the form below and enclose a check made payable to the JCCNV, or provide your Visa, MasterCard or American Express number, expiration date, security code and signature. All registrations must be submitted with payment. PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT COMPLETELY.
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$________Other:__________________________ Donation Total _________________ Program and Donation Total_____________ Member #___________________________
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The JCCNV Adult 55+ programming is made possible thanks to the “Coming of Age” grant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and United Jewish Endowment Fund. The program is a collaborative effort of the JCCNV, Jewish Council for the Aging, Jewish Social Service Agency and J Connect.
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Trips At-A-Glance: Detailed information can be found within The Voice. Codes:
BEHC – Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria BST – Beth Sholom Temple, Savvy Seniors, Fredericksburg GGJC – Greater Gainesville Jewish Community
JCCNV – Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, Fairfax NVHC – Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, Reston LWL – Leisure World at Lansdowne, Leesburg
DATE
LOCATION CODE
DEPART TIME
Sunday
4-Jan
JCCNV
1pm
"Diner" , matinee Signature Theatre
$80/ $74M
Wednesday
7-Jan
JCCNV
10:30am
Phillips Collection - NeoImpressionists
$12/ $8M
DAY
DESTINATION
Fee:
TOUR*
FOOD AVAILABLE^
January Trips $ add'l $10 museum
$
fee -pay leader same day Wednesday
21-Jan
JCCNV
10:30am
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
$12/ $8M
Incl
$
February Trips Wednesday
4-Feb
JCCNV
11am
Smithsonian Amer Art Mus- Estes' Realism
$12/ $8M
$
Thursday
5-Feb
JCCNV
8:15am
Kennedy Ctr- NSO Rehearsal
$16/ $12M
$
Thursday
5-Feb
BEHC
8:45am
Kennedy Ctr- NSO Rehearsal
$16/ $12M
$
Wednesday
11-Feb
JCCNV
11am
"Gigi" at Kennedy Center
$86/ $80M
$
Wednesday
18-Feb
JCCNV
11:45am
Ratner Museum
$12/ $8M
*Separate charge, cash only morning of trip. ^ “$”—Yes. Available for purchase; “Incl.”—yes, included in price
Incl, consider donation
NO