Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area
ATTRACTIONS Summer Program Guide 2016
Volume XXXVIII, No. 3
The love for our Early Childhood Center spans generations— just look at the Katz family! Andrew Katz attended the ECC in the late 70s, before the ECC Wing was added. He fondly remembers napping in Room 109 and playing in the gym. Today, his daughter Maya, 7, is also an ECC alumnus, and his daughter Elsa, 2.5, is enrolled in the program. Their story makes one thing clear: the impact of our ECC lasts a lifetime. For information on current openings, see page 15.
executive notes Summer is just around the corner. It’s time to hang up the parka, dust off the shorts, and experience all the J has to offer this season! Whether it’s fitness, childcare, camp, or community events, with sunny weather comes so much to look forward to. This May, Israel is 68 and feeling great! Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, with us on May 15 at Sabes JCC. This community-wide party will feature Israeli music, live performances, family activities, and delicious food. Bring the whole family, and help us wish Israel a happy birthday! Can you believe it’s already camp season? This year, we’re thrilled to offer more registration options than ever before, from specialty camps to Butwin Extended to extra sessions of Camp Kulanu. Spots are filling up quickly— register for Butwin 2016 today by heading to campbutwin.org.
Too old for camp, but still want to support the cause? On July 11, join us for Fore! the Kids Golf & Games Benefit, an annual fundraiser supporting deserving families with scholarships to attend preschool, summer camp, and children’s after-school programs. From golf to Canasta to Shmear and Mahjonng, there’s something for everyone! On June 15, be a part of our 86th Annual Meeting. Our theme will be “Remembering & Honoring Our Life Board Members,” and we’ll pay special tribute to Life Board Member Marvin Pertzik for all he’s done for our Center. This event, which is part business and part celebration, is a great way to make your voice heard in our community. There’s a lot to get involved in this summer, but most of all, I hope you’ll take some time to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather—after a long winter, you deserve it!
MICHAEL WALDMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
B’Shalom,
There’s something about this place.
ST. PAUL JCC
86TH ANNUAL MEETING Remembering & Honoring Our Life Board Members with special tribute to Marvin Pertzik
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contacts
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 • 7 PM • OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Michael Waldman Executive Director mwaldman@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4731
the buzz NEW ADVENTURES Ann Johnson, Director of Health & Wellness, is the new Assistant Manager at the Shoreview Community Center. Ann first worked for the J as a lifeguard, quickly moving up our ranks. We wish her well as she takes this exciting next step on her career path. Mary Dirksen, our first-ever Group Exercise Coordinator, will retire this May after 30 years. Mary created and taught the Forever Fit class, and she is one of our original SilverSneakers® instructors. Please join us for Mary’s final class on Tuesday, May 24th, at 10 AM in the auditorium, with a reception to follow. Raisa Finkelshteyn, Interpreter Services Coordinator, has retired after 21 years of extraordinary service. During her tenure, Raisa helped countless individuals in our community get the translation services they needed. She will be deeply missed. Beth Friend has retired from her position as Adult Program Coordinator after 10 years of service at our Center. Beth dedicated herself to providing the highest level of excellence in adult and Jewish programming. Moving forward, she will facilitate our monthly Book Group. Thank you for all you’ve done for the J, Beth.
Thanks to a generous donation from the Will Totten family and funding from St. Paul Smart Trips and the City of St. Paul, we’ve installed three brand-new bike racks, ready for use this spring! In order to provide a more secure spot for members to park their bikes, these new racks are compatible with U-style locks. Happy biking!
to everyone who completed the Benchmarking survey last fall! Stay tuned for the results. Congratulations to our drawing winners! $50 J-BUCKS | JENNY SHEGOS 60-MINUTE MASSAGE | JILL BURCHILL $25 VISA GIFT CARD | SAMANTHA FINNEGAN
Tracey Agranoff will expand her focus to include Adult Jewish learning, taking on the new title of Jewish Life & Learning Coordinator. Sarah Fedorowicz has taken on the duties of Director of Youth & Family Services, and is now our Youth & Family and Camp Butwin Director.
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NEW BEGINNINGS
Alyssa Golob has taken on new duties as Program Director. In this role, she will oversee the Health & Fitness, Cultural Arts, and Youth & Family Services departments. Sara Greenberg is our new Membership Engagement Specialist. Welcome, Sara! Kelly Ortenblad is our new Adult Program Staff. Welcome, Kelly! Ben Savin has transitioned from his former role as our Youth Programs Coordinator into the brand-new position of Early Childhood Center Assistant Director. Emily Steinbring has expanded her duties, and is now our Aquatics & Fitness Center Coordinator. Leah Wing, Inclusion and Accessibility Coordinator, has taken on new responsibilities and will now oversee several of our Supportive Services programs.
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jewish holidays YOM HASHOAH | MAY 5 Yom Hashoah, known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, occurs on the 27th of Nisan each year. Shoah, which means ‘catastrophe’ or ‘utter destruction’ in Hebrew, refers to the atrocities that were committed against millions of people during World War II. On this day, we commemorate the lives and heroism of the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945.
YOM HAZIKARON | MAY 11 On this Memorial Day, we commemorate the soldiers who have fallen fighting for Israel’s independence and defending its security and victims of terrorism. The most noticeable feature of the day is the sound of a siren that is heard throughout the country twice, during which the entire nation observes a two-minute standstill of all traffic and daily activities. Falling the day before Israel Independence Day, this day of solemn commemoration is then followed by joyous celebration and song.
YOM HA’ATZMAUT | MAY 12 Yom Ha’atzmaut is a joyful holiday commemorating the signing of the Israeli Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948. David Ben Gurion, the nation’s first Prime Minister, announced the creation of the State of Israel on that day, the 5th of Iyar. Yom Ha’atzmaut is celebrated both in Israel and in Jewish communities throughout the world. Israelis celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with both official ceremonies and casual picnics and neighborhood gatherings. In the U.S., community-wide events are a way to express solidarity with Israel by having a celebration filled with Israeli food, music and culture.
YOM YERUSHALAYIM | JUNE 5 Also known as Jerusalem Day, this day commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in June 1967. It is marked by state ceremonies, memorial services for soldiers who died in the battle, and parades.
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LAG B’OMER | MAY 26 This festive outdoor holiday is celebrated on the 33rd day of the “Omer” (a measure of barley) which is the period between Passover and Shavuot. Every night from the second night of Passover to the night before Shavuot, we recite a blessing and state the count of the Omer in both weeks and days. The counting is intended to remind us of the link between Passover, which commemorates the Exodus, and Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of the Torah.
SHAVUOT | JUNE 12 – 13 Shavuot, which means the “Festival of Weeks,” occurs seven weeks after Passover. It is a threefold celebration that commemorates the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, the harvesting of wheat in the land of Israel, and the ripening of the first fruits in Jerusalem. On Passover the Jews were freed from slavery; on Shavuot they were made into free people by receiving the Ten Commandments. Traditional foods for this holiday include cheese blintzes, cheesecake, honey cake and other dairy dishes reminding us that the land of Israel is “flowing with milk and honey.” Reform Jews and Jews living in Israel observe the holiday for one day, while Conservative and Orthodox Jews celebrate the holiday for two days.
TISHA B’AV | AUGUST 14 An important fast day in the Jewish calendar is Tisha B’Av, the 9th day of the month of Av. On that day in the year 586 BCE, the Babylonians, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, besieged the Temple in Jerusalem and burned it to the ground. On that same day 656 years later (70 CE), the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans. Like Yom Kippur, fasting on Tisha B’Av begins on the evening of the night before the day itself and ends at nightfall 25 hours later. For information on Jewish holiday community events, please see page 5.
S U N DAY, M AY 1 5 @ T H E S A B E S J C C
I S R A E L I N D E P E N D E N C E DAY F E S T I V I T I E S F O R A L L AG E S 4 PM – 6 PM • FREE
Family activities including arts & crafts, Bible petting zoo, games, Israeli LEGO activities, bounce house, face painting, ultimate frisbee and more! Plus, live music and great food! 6:30 PM • HALEHAKA Sure to inspire and delight, join us for a live performance by popular Israeli band, Halehaka, formerly a part of the Israel Defense Forces Military Band. For more information, contact Shay Elam at selam@sabesjcc.org. Sponsored in part by IAC, Genesis Philanthropy Group, RAJMN, and Jewish National Fund.
Happy 68th Birthday, Israel!
TUESDAY, MAY 10 • 7 PM • FREE Remember and honor those who gave their lives for the State of Israel at this community Yom Hazikaron commemoration. The event will feature special guests Reena and Mark Robinson, who lost their son in 2002. Reena contributed to the book Taste of Life: Recipes from Mothers of Fallen Soldiers. Following the event, attendees of the May 1 Taste of Life cooking class will be invited to a private reception with the Robinsons. For more information, see page 6. Presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul.
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YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION Wednesday, May 4 • 26 Nisan 7:00 p.m. Beth Jacob Congregation 1179 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Speaker: Donald Burris, co-counsel on the Nazi looted-art case that inspired the recent film, Woman in Gold. Featuring family stories about Holocaust artifacts by Holocaust survivor Eva Gross and 3rd Generation Judi Shink. YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION IS FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The 2016 Yom HaShoah Commemoration is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, please email susie@minndakjcrc.org. The Yom HaShoah Commemoration is co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, Children of Holocaust Survivors Association in Minnesota (CHAIM), Beth Jacob Congregation, the
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JEWISH CULTURAL ARTS
gallery walk exhibits TASTE OF LIFE - RECIPES FROM MOTHERS OF FALLEN SOLDIERS SUNDAY, MAY 1 • 4 - 6 PM $5 Taste of Life - Recipes from Mothers of Fallen Soldiers is a book of recipes from mothers whose children will never again come home to enjoy their favorite dish. Join Community Shlichah Eden Kohali as we cook together and learn the stories behind the recipes. For more information, contact Tracey Agranoff or Eden Kohali. This program is offered as an ISRAEL - Let’s Talk About It! event, in connection with the upcoming Yom Hazikaron Commemoration. For more information, see page 5.
TWIN CITIES JEWISH BOOK SERIES PRESENTS ROWAN POPE THURSDAY, MAY 5 • 7 PM • FREE LOCATION: SABES JCC, 4330 CEDAR LAKE RD S, MINNEAPOLIS Award-winning Minnesota artist and art instructor Rowan Pope collaborated with middle and high school students from Breck School to capture Joe Grosnacht’s life through short stories and illustrations; the result is Six Chairs: A Holocaust Survivor’s Story. As a boy growing up in Poland, Grosnacht and his brothers would line up six chairs to make a pretend train to ride. Years later, Grosnacht re-created that scene in a picture, drawing himself seated in the front chair, the other five empty, as he is the only member of his family to have survived the Holocaust. For more information, contact Marley Richman. The Twin Cities Jewish Book Series is presented by the St. Paul JCC in partnership with the Sabes JCC and generous support from The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library and the George Kaplan Memorial Foundation.
KETUBAH – THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 • 7 – 8:30 PM $25 • $18 MEMBER VALUE PRICE A ketubah is a special type of Jewish prenuptial agreement. It is considered an integral part of a traditional Jewish marriage. Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein, Director of By The Rivers, will guide an exploration of the history of the ketubah, touching on its evolution through social change and its expansion beyond the Jewish community. For more information, contact Tracey Agranoff.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EXHIBIT BEIN MISHPACHA V’CHAVERIM/ BETWEEN FAMILY & FRIENDS THURSDAY, APRIL 21 – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Who is family and who is a friend? This question is one of the foundational concepts for young children. Explore these ideas with the artists, ages 2 – 5, in our Early Childhood Program. The exhibit evokes memories, smiles, and warm feelings for all who experience it.
PEDDLERS TO PROCESSORS SCRAP STORIES OF THE UPPER MIDWEST TUESDAY, JUNE 7 - MONDAY, JULY 4 This exhibit, produced by the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, tells the story of the barely-tolerated Jewish junkman. Many European Jewish immigrants tried their hand at peddling soon after they arrived in the United States, picking up everything from bones and bottles to rags and iron.
MODERN KETUBAH ART A CONTEMPORARY TWIST ON A TIMELESS TRADITION FRIDAY, JULY 8 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Anna Abramzon’s whimsical, modern ketubot (marriage contracts) aim to capture the spirit and beauty of traditional Jewish art while adding a contemporary perspective. Abramzon’s ketubot reflect the spirit of romance, love and commitment.
S T. P A U L J C C S Y M P H O N Y P R O U D LY P R E S E N T S
Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot Experience one of the greatest cantors and musicians of our time in his Minnesota debut concert featuring classical and traditional Jewish music.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 7:30 PM • FREE
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contacts
This premiere concert is sponsored by the Mary & Julius Pertzik Jewish Cultural Arts Fund of the St. Paul JCC Endowment Funds.
Marley Richman Jewish Arts & Culture Coordinator marleyr@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4757
Tracey Agranoff Jewish Life & Learning Coordinator tagranoff@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4759
Eden Kohali Community Shlichah 11eden22@gmail.com 651 + 353 2670
ADULT PROGRAMS
out on the town ELEKTRA AT THE MET, LIVE IN HD WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 • 5:30 PM $45 • $30 MEMBER VALUE PRICE LOCATION: REGAL EAGAN 16 THEATER Genius director Patrice Chereau didn’t live to see his great Elektra production make it to the stage. However, his vision lives on in this production by the Metropolitan Opera, streamed live to movie theaters throughout the country. Includes transportation. Register by April 29. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
SPCO CELEBRATES CHRISTIAN ZACHARIAS SUNDAY, MAY 15 • 1 PM $27 • $18 MEMBER VALUE PRICE LOCATION: ORDWAY CONCERT HALL Join us on an outing to the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra as Christian Zacharias conducts Bacewicz’s Concerto for Strings, Haydn’s Symphony No. 82, and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Includes transportation. Register by April 22. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
SPRING SENIOR TOUR OF HOMES THURSDAY, MAY 19 • 9:30 AM - 3 PM $25 • $20 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Tour senior living communities in the Highland Park area with Eunicek Neubauer, CSA. Learn about different housing options that are available. Includes lunch and transportation. Register by May 13. For more information, contact Barbie Levine. In partnership with Choice Connections.
COMO PARK CONSERVATORY THURSDAY, JUNE 16 • 10 AM $27 • $18 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Join us for a guided tour through the many gardens of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. The tour is a unique opportunity to “peek behind the curtains” of a well-known local landmark. Includes transportation. Register by May 19. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
SOUTH PACIFIC AT THE GUTHRIE WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 • NOON - 4:30 PM $42 • $35 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Set in an island paradise during World War II, South Pacific tells the story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the dangers of war and prejudices of their times. Transportation is included. Register by June 20. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
healthy living MATTER OF BALANCE - MANAGING CONCERNS ABOUT FALLS TUESDAYS, MAY 3 - JUNE 21 • 10 AM – NOON • $30 A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Register by April 29. For more information, contact Leah Wing. In partnership with HealthEast.
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE THURSDAYS, MAY 12 & JULY 14 • 9 AM - 1 PM $15 AARP MEMBERS • $20 NON-AARP MEMBERS This classroom course is designed to help drivers tune up their skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Participants will be eligible to save money on car insurance. To register, call the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751. Cash or check only. For more information, contact Barbie Levine. Community Partner: AARP
Q & A WITH HIGHLAND BLOCK NURSE ASSOCIATION MONDAYS, MAY 16, JUNE 20, JULY 18, & AUGUST 15 10:30 - 11:45 AM • FREE Have a question for a registered nurse? Wondering about your blood pressure? Need caregiving information? Stop by the J and chat with an RN from the Highland Block Nurse Association. For more information, contact Leah Wing. Community Partner: Highland Block Nurse Association
HEARING SCREENING TUESDAY, JULY 12 • 9 AM - NOON • FREE Join us for hearing screening and hearing aid checks with Alison Burris, licensed audiologist. Same-day sign-up on July 12th. For more information, contact Leah Wing.
CAPTURING GRACE, A FILM BY DAVID IVERSON WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 • 1 - 3 PM • FREE Join us in our very own premier of Capturing Grace, a film exploring the place where Parkinson’s and modern dance meet. Stay for a short social dance after! For more information, contact Leah Wing.
MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 • 10:45 AM - 3 PM $42 • $28 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Spend a beautiful summer day with us at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The day includes time to explore, have lunch, and take a tram tour. Please bring your own lunch or money to purchase lunch. Includes transportation. Register by August 2. For more information, contact Barbie Levine. Presented in partnership with HealthEast Capistrant Center.
Barbie Levine Director of Adult Services blevine@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4734
Leah Wing Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator leahw@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4772
Kelly Ortenblad Adult Programs Staff kellyo@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4746
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ADULT PROGRAMS
RED: A CRAYON’S STORY WITH AUTHOR MICHAEL HALL THURSDAY, MAY 19 • 7 - 8 PM Join us for a talk with New York Times Bestselling author Michael Hall on Red: A Crayon’s Story, a book about following your own path despite all obstacles. Hall also created the acclaimed picture book My Heart Is Like a Zoo. He lives with his family in Minnesota.
ongoing programs MEN’S CLUB 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH • 9 - 10:30 AM $5 FOR KOSHER BREAKFAST Join us for Men’s Club! Each meeting consists of songs, breakfast and a speaker from the Twin Cities community. We host a wide variety of speakers, from politicians to professional athletes. Please check stpauljcc.org for upcoming speakers. For more information, contact Leah Wing.
MEN’S ROUNDTABLE 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH • 9 - 10 AM LOCATION: SHOLOM HOME EAST 740 KAY AVENUE, ST. PAUL, MN 55102 Engage in thought-provoking discussion and debate current world events. Everyone learns, everyone teaches. For more information, contact Leah Wing.
For more information, contact Tracey Agranoff.
discover FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP FRIDAYS, MAY 20 & AUGUST 12 • 9 AM - 4 PM • FREE
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH • 9:15 - 10:30 AM $2 • BREAKFAST & PROGRAM Here’s your chance to meet the most interesting women in town in a forum that’s up-close and personal. Please visit stpauljcc.org for upcoming speakers. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
This one-day workshop focuses on teaching budgeting, credit management, and debt reduction. Pre-registration is required. Please bring your own lunch or plan to eat in the area. Register one week prior to workshop. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
CREATIVE WRITING MONDAYS • 10:30 AM - NOON
In partnership with Jewish Family Service of St Paul and Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Wahington Counties.
Supported by the Frances and Ted Shuirman Endowment Fund of the St. Paul JCC Endowment Funds.
CREATIVE WRITING ANNUAL READING TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 • 2 PM • FREE Members of the long-running and beloved Creative Writing Group will read their fiction, memoirs and poetry. Come ready to be inspired. A reception will follow the reading. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
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THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
OLLI: OFFSTAGE VOICES: LIFE IN TWIN CITIES THEATER THURSDAY, MAY 19 • 10 AM - NOON FREE • JCC & OLLI MEMBERS ONLY Learn about the lively and complicated landscape of professional theater in the Twin Cities from Peg Guilfoyle. Register online. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
A weekly, year-round class offering a supportive environment in which to share work and grow as a writer. Led by Christine Sikorski. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
BY HAND & HEART TUESDAYS • 10 – 11:30 AM LOCATION: SHOLOM HOME EAST 740 KAY AVENUE, ST. PAUL, MN, 55102 Learn, create and socialize in this unique adult craft workshop currently focused on hand-crafted greeting cards. Stop by and try us out-- all are welcome and no artistic experience is necessary! For more information, contact Leah Wing.
JCC BOOK GROUP 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH • 10 - 11 AM Our book group, facilitated by Beth Friend, reads a wide variety of texts: novels, memoirs, non-fiction, short stories, and everything in between. Please visit stpauljcc.org for upcoming titles. For more information, contact Barbie Levine.
DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S 1ST, 2ND, & 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 10 - 11:30 AM • $5 • CAREGIVER IS FREE This program optimizes the health and well being of persons living with Parkinson’s disease, a movement disorder, through the joy of dance. Class is open to persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Register by calling Ellen Evrard, Recreation Therapist/Outreach Coordinator with Bethesda Hospital at 651 + 232 2166. For more information, contact Leah Wing.
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contacts
In partnership with HealthEast Capistrant Center.
Leah Wing Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator leahw@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4772
Barbie Levine Director of Adult Services blevine@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4734
HEALTH & FITNESS
specialty fitness classes SPRING SESSION MAY 1 – JUNE 17 (NO CLASS 5/29 - 30, 6/12 -13) $120 • 80 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
SUMMER SESSION 1 JUNE 26 – JULY 29 (NO CLASS 7/3 - 4) $90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
SUMMER SESSION 2 JULY 31 – SEPTEMBER 2 $90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
DROP-IN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE | $18 • $12 MEMBER VALUE PRICES • AGES 16+
Registration closes one week prior to start date. Classes are not prorated; you may attend another class within the same session to make up for a missed day. No refunds are given after the first week of class. Classes with less than four participants are subject to cancellation. For more information, contact Amy Hodge, unless otherwise noted.
T’AI CHI CHUAN - EXPERIENCED SUNDAYS • 11 AM - NOON T’ai Chi Chuan is a set of naturally flowing movements for fitness, relaxation, meditation, and self-defense that originated in China nearly 1,000 years ago.
HARDSTYLE KETTLEBELLS MONDAYS • 7:30 – 8:15 AM
FELDENKRAIS METHOD® TUESDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM THURSDAYS • 6 – 7 PM Each scientifically-designed weekly Feldenkrais lesson enhances your self-awareness and movement abilities, adding more pleasure, confidence, and efficiency to all you do. For more information, contact Alyssa Golob.
Increase strength, build muscle and burn calories in this intense class. This is the ultimate, total-body workout. Participants should be able to get down on the floor, and have no shoulder mobility limitations.
TAE KWON DO TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JULY 5 – SEPTEMBER 29 7 - 8 PM $90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
PILATES WITH PROPS MONDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM
This Korean-style martial art is an excellent conditioning and self-defense sport. The class is co-ed and appropriate for all skill levels. For more information, contact Alyssa Golob.
Add variety to your Pilates routine with this prop class. Utilizing stability balls, foam rollers and resistance bands, this is truly a complete body workout that will leave you feeling energized and strong.
T’AI CHI CHIH - INTRODUCTORY TUESDAYS • 9 – 10 AM T’ai Chi Chih is a set of 19 movements and one pose. It is a soft, flowing, moving meditation practiced by tens of thousands of people around the world.
T’AI CHI CHUAN - INTRODUCTORY WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 – 6:30 PM T’ai Chi Chuan is a set of naturally flowing movements for fitness, relaxation, meditation, and self-defense that originated in China nearly 1,000 years ago. No class March 27.
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OFF! Take $10 OFF your member price when you register by April 10 for Spring Session, by June 12 for Summer Session 1, and by July 10 for Summer Session 2.
MEDITATION - ALL LEVELS THURSDAYS • 12:15 – 1:15 PM Learn, practice, and explore meditation in this class, which combines compatible techniques. Stretch, reflect, meditate, learn, grow, and plan your own personal practice.
T’AI CHI CHIH - EXPERIENCED THURSDAYS • 8:30 - 9:30 AM T’ai Chi Chih is a soft, flowing, moving meditation practiced by tens of thousands of people around the world.
AGELESS GRACE® THURSDAYS • 10:30 - 11:15 AM Ageless Grace®, based on the science of neuroplasticity, consists of twenty-one groups of simple, brain-stimulating movements. This is a chair-based class for all ages and abilities.
TRX® FRIDAYS • 9:30 – 10:15 AM This class features suspension strap training for an efficient total-body and core workout. Great for beginners and advanced athletes.
TEAM UP. TRAIN. TRANSFORM.
Remember! The St. Paul JCC offers a wide variety of group exercise classes that are free to members, including yoga! Try a new class. Visit stpauljcc.org to view the fitness schedule with class descriptions.
Amy Hodge Personal Training/Group Exercise Coordinator amyh@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4764
small group training 30 MINUTE SESSION • $20 | 60 MINUTE SESSION • $25
Share the cost of a Personal Trainer with a group of 3 – 5 friends. Feel the motivation of group exercise while benefitting from personalized attention. Contact Amy Hodge to get connected with a trainer today!
Alyssa Golob Program Director agolob@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4736
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additional classes KRAV MAGA MONDAYS, JUNE 13 – JULY 25 • 8 – 9 PM $180 • $120 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
G I V E T H E G I F T O F R E L A X AT I O N .
The official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, Krav Maga emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training for adults of all ages. For more information, contact Alyssa Golob.
J-WALKERS FRIDAYS • NOON – 1 PM • FREE SPRING SESSION: MAY 6 – JUNE 17 SUMMER SESSION 1: JULY 1 – 29 SUMMER SESSION 2: AUGUST 5 – SEPTEMBER 2 Lace up your sneakers and meet us at the J! There’s nothing like a brisk walk to keep the body fit. Join us at the door of the St Paul JCC, and we will set out on an hour-long walk in the area. No fees, just fun!
This Mother’s and Father’s Day, give the gift of a relaxing massage! Visit the Front Desk to purchase a 60-minute massage and receive $5 off.
Mother’s Day Massage Special MAY 1 - 8
Father’s Day Massage Special JUNE 9 - 19
APPLEBAUM AWARD 2016 Find out what you’re made of. $35 • MEMBERS ONLY Body Composition Testing involves a series of measurements that determine body fat percentage. From there, we can launch a plan to help you meet your fitness goals.
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contacts
To get started, purchase a Body Composition Assessment Ticket at the Front Desk, then call Amy Hodge to connect you with a Personal Trainer who’ll help you get your information quickly and discreetly.
Amy Hodge Personal Training/Group Exercise Coordinator amyh@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4764
The Roy Applebaum Memorial Award is presented each year as a symbol of outstanding dedication to our Youth Basketball Program to someone who inspires children while teaching the fundamentals of basketball, just as Roy Applebaum did many years ago. The JCC is proud to present Coach Hart Johnson, who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to our league and players, with this year’s award. Hart has played basketball at the J since he was in kindergarten. Today, he coaches his two children in our Youth Basketball Leagues. “It’s truly an honor to receive this award and it’s a true joy to be part of this wonderful youth basketball program at the JCC,” he said. Congratulations, Hart! We also extend heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteer Youth League basketball coaches who generously gave their time and talent to this year’s season.
Alyssa Golob Program Director agolob@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4736
One and Done is an efficient, bite-sized session on a fitness topic of interest. From start to finish, these workshops are for you to engage, experience, and ultimately integrate what you learn into your fitness habit. For more information, contact Amy Hodge.
THREE WAYS TO BLISS SUNDAY, MAY 22 • 2 – 4 PM • FREE Learn to cultivate peace and joy through QiGong, T’ai Chi Chih, and Mindfulness. This workshop is designed to guide you through time-tested methods which bring a person more fully in touch with the inner self.
INTRODUCTION TO ZUMBA SUNDAY, JULY 24 • 2 – 4 PM • FREE Take the mystery out of dance fitness with this workshop. We will break down L atin music rhythms and basic steps, and then explore a few beats from around the world.
INTRODUCTION TO T’AI CHI CHIH SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 • 2 - 4 PM • FREE
one & done workshops
Explore the gentle art of T’ai Chi Chih. This inviting workshop is especially for beginners, or for those who would like to go back to basics. The flowing poses and balance-sharpening movements refresh and restore.
MEET THE TRAINERS JULY 29 | 4 - 5:30 PM | ON THE PATIO FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY Ready to train? Contact Amy Hodge to get started today. AMY H. Hardstyle Kettlebells Barbells/Weights Bodyweight Mobility & Balance
AMY P. Circuit Bodyweight Tabata Balance, Strength & Post-Rehab
DANE Cardio, Weights & Core TRX Agility, Plyo, & Speed
DONIELLE Barbell Functional Fitness Foam Rolling Triathlon HIIT
LIBBY Pilates TRX CORE HIIT Restore A Healthy Back
MIKE
WALK AND WAG SUNDAY, JUNE 26 • 2 – 3 PM • FREE Get ready to walk with the pack! Bring Fido and the family, and enjoy the great outdoors. Each dog owner must sign a waiver. Open to all ages. Meet outside of main entrance.
TRX Triathlon Coaching Functional Strength Cardio Aqua
REED Correctives, Pain & Posture Foam Rolling Weights Core, Balance & Flexibility Meditation
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SWIMMING
american red cross | swim lessons $96 • $64 MEMBER VALUE PRICE SESSION 1: MAY 1 - JUNE 27
SESSION 2: JULY 6 - AUGUST 17
SUNDAYS (NO CLASS 5/29 & 6/12) 3:30 – 4:10: LEVELS TADPOLES, 1, 2, 3 4:15 – 4:55: GOLDFISH, LEVEL 1,2,3 5 – 5:40 PM: PARENT/CHILD, LEVELS 4, 5
WEDNESDAYS 5:45 – 6:25 PM: GOLDFISH, LEVELS 1, 3 6:30 – 7:10 PM: TADPOLES, LEVELS 2, 4
MONDAYS (NO CLASS 5/30 & 6/13) 5:30 – 6:10 PM: LEVELS 2, 3, TADPOLES 6:15 – 6:55 PM: GOLDFISH, LEVELS 1, 4 7 – 7:40 PM: ADULT BEGINNING, TEEN BEGINNING
Registration ends 48 hours prior to the start of class.
NOT SURE WHAT TO REGISTER FOR? CONTACT EMILY STEINBRING TO SET UP A SWIM EVALUATION.
class descriptions PARENT/CHILD | 6 - 36 MONTHS
Working with certified instructors, parents get their first opportunity to introduce their baby to the water. Learn the proper way to enter and exit a pool, ways to hold your baby and how to encourage natural arm and leg movements. This gentle class is the perfect way to work on your babies’ comfort in the water. Children must wear swim diapers.
PRESCHOOL LEVELS | AGES 3 - 5 TADPOLES
Designed to orient preschool children to the pool. Children will learn basic skills such as floats kicking and arm action on front and back all with the aid of an instructor.
For children who have completed Level 2 or have equivalent skills. Build on front and back crawl, treading water for 30 seconds and introduction to scissors kick, whip kick, rotary breathing and diving. Skills are to be completed independently.
LEVEL 4 | STROKE DEVELOPMENT
For children who have completed Level 3 or have equivalent skills. Build on front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke endurance, tread water for 2 minutes, and try standing and surface dives. Swimmers will also be introduced to breaststroke, sidestroke, and open turns.
LEVEL 5 | STROKE REFINEMENT
GOLDFISH
For children who have completed Level 4 or have equivalent skills. Swimmers will work on refining strokes, increasing distances, and treading water for 5 minutes, along with being introduced to the butterfly and flipturns.
SCHOOL AGE LEVELS | AGES 5 + LEVEL 1 | WATER EXPLORATION
TEEN BEGINNING | AGES 11 - 15
Children continue to explore arm and leg action combined on fronts and backs with assistance. Introduction to bobs, retrieving objects underwater and jumping.
Children learn to float and glide on front and back and are introduced to front and back crawl, along with breaststroke and elementary arms. Most skills are done with assistance.
LEVEL 2 | PRIMARY SKILLS
contacts
For children who have completed Level 1 or have equivalent skills. Floats and glides with face in water, front and back crawl and introduction to treading water and achieving skills independently. Swimmers must be comfortable in the water.
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LEVEL 3 | STROKE READINESS
Emily Steinbring Aquatics & Fitness Center Coordinator emilys@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4762
Designed for teens with little to no swimming experience. Participants learn basic swimming strokes and safety skills.
ADULT BEGINNING | AGES 16 +
Designed for adults with little to no swimming experience. Participants will work on overall comfort level in the pool and basic swimming skills.
american red cross | health & safety courses CPR/AED TRAINING Do you know what to do in an emergency? The right answer could help you save a life. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, our CPR/AED course gives you the skills to be prepared for an emergency situation. Course covers adult, child, and infant CPR, as well as how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). Certification is valid for 2 years.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING PRE-TEST: AUGUST 15 • 8 – 9 AM CLASS: AUGUST 15 - 19 • 9 AM – 5 PM $260 • $220 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
ADULT & PEDIATRIC | FULL COURSE TUESDAY, JULY 19 • 5 – 9:30 PM $90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
LIFEGUARD RE-CERTIFICATION FRIDAYS, JUNE 17 & 24 • 8 AM – 4 PM $135 • $90 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
ADULT & PEDIATRIC | REVIEW COURSE TUESDAY, JUNE 14 • 5:30 – 9 PM $75 • $50 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
Learn how to save a life, both in and out of the water. This course covers in-water lifesaving skills, as well as CPR/AED and First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants. A swimming pre-test and photo ID are required on first day. Please bring a swimsuit, towel and lunch each day. Participants must be 15 by the last day of class.
Need to renew your American Red Cross Lifeguard certification? This course covers in-water lifesaving skills, as well as CPR/AED and First Aid for adults, children, and infants. A swimming pre-test and proof of current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification are required on the first day. Please bring a swimsuit, towel and lunch each day.
additional classes Spring Thaw Triathlon a Success! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Spring Thaw Triathlon! A special congratulations to the top finishers who melted away the competition! Female winner: Maija Cassidy Male winner: Jimmy Levine
ADULT CONDITIONING CLINIC MONDAYS, JUNE 20 - AUGUST 1 • 7 - 8 PM (NO CLASS 7/4) $96 • $64 MEMBER VALUE PRICE This clinic, which features drills and workout sets focused on front crawl, backstroke, and breast stroke, is perfect for those who are lap swimmers or are interested in Triathlons. Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards of front crawl without stopping. Please bring a suit, goggles and towel.
STINGRAYS SUMMER SWIM TEAM JUNE 13 – JULY 29 (NO PRACTICE JULY 4) PRACTICE TIMES: MONDAY – FRIDAY: 8:30 – 9:45 AM MONDAY – THURSDAY: 4:45 – 5:45 PM $275 MEMBERS ONLY
Ann Squire, Sue Voigt, Camille Feng, and Patti Cullen (left to right) swam, biked, and ran their way to success at this year’s Spring Thaw Triathlon.
A great way for young swimmers to experience a swim team in a supportive environment. Coaches help develop competitive swimming skills like starts, turns and racing strokes, and all participants receive a ribbon in every event they swim. Meets are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays against local clubs. Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool with front and back crawl. No practice on swim meet days. Transportation to and from meets is provided.
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CHILDREN & TEENS CAMP BUTWIN NEW PARENT ORIENTATION MONDAY, MAY 16 TASTE OF BUTWIN PARENTS • 6 - 7 PM GRADE K - 6 PARENTS • 7 - 8 PM
ISRAELI SCOUTS FRIENDSHIP CARAVAN TUESDAY, JULY 19 • 6:30 – 8 PM LOCATION: SHOLOM HOME EAST 740 KAY AVENUE, ST. PAUL
Are you a first time Butwin family or do you need a refresher? Join us for an orientation geared towards parents. We’ll take you through all there is to know about camp, so both you and your child will be ready for a summer to remember! For more information, contact Sarah Fedorowicz.
The Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan once again comes to St. Paul, bringing a taste of Israeli culture through song and dance that the whole family can enjoy! Join us for this musical adventure and all-around feel-good party! For more information, contact Tracey Agranoff.
CAMP BUTWIN OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 19 • 1 - 3 PM Bring the family for a chance to tour the grounds and see Camp Butwin, from the lake to the ropes course to the pool! Meet your child’s summer counselors, ask questions, and get to know your child’s summer dugma (role models). Prospective families welcome! For more information, contact Sarah Fedorowicz.
OPEN SUNDAYS @ BUTWIN SUNDAYS, JULY, 10 - AUGUST 7 • 12-5 PM Soak up the sun and enjoy Sundays at the Camp Butwin pool. Pack a lunch and make a day of it! For more information, contact Sarah Fedorowicz. For inclement weather concerns, call the JCC Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751.
MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY MONDAY, JULY 4TH • 12 - 5 PM Join us at Camp Butwin for Member Appreciation Day on July 4! Grab your swimsuit and bring the whole family as we celebrate our wonderful members on this day off from work! For more information, contact Sarah Fedorowicz.
WELCOME OUR 2016 CAMP BUTWIN ISRAELI SHLICHIM Meet our 2015 Shlichim, the Israeli instructors who will infuse the Camp Butwin Experience with Israeli ruach (spirit) and bring Israeli culture to campers! Liron Shemesh will be our Rikud (Dance & Movement) Specialist at camp this summer. She grew up in the city of Holon, where she was a leader in the Israeli Scout movement and a dance teacher at a local day camp.
Yuval (Yuli) Aloush will be our Omanut (Arts & Crafts) Specialist at camp this summer. She comes from Ramat Yishai and is thrilled to bring her experience, knowledge and love of Israel to our campers, staff and families.
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contacts
Host Families Wanted: An integral part of the success of our summer Shlichim program are our amazing families who welcome them into their homes. If your family is interested in being a host family, contact Tracey Agranoff.
Sarah Fedorowicz Youth & Family and Camp Butwin Director sarahf@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4768
Please help us extend a warm welcome to Ned Cohen, our new Youth & Recreation Coordinator. Ned is no stranger to these hallways; he grew up attending the Early Childhood Center, Camp Butwin, and many other programs. In recent years, he’s also worked at Camp Butwin in various roles. Ned has a multitude of experience working with youth and brings a lot of energy, creativity, and passion to this role. As part of this position, Ned will also serve as one of the Assistant Directors of Camp Butwin. Welcome, Ned!
Tracey Agranoff Jewish Life & Learning Coordinator tagranoff@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4759
Ned Cohen Youth & Recreation Coordinator nedc@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4767
Hey, parents! With summer fast approaching, many of you are already thinking ahead to the 2016-2017 school year. Don’t forget to include Club J after-school care in your fall plans! For more information, see stpauljcc.org.
JAMBOREE JUNE JAMBOREE: JUNE 9 & 10 (DISTRICT 196), JUNE 13 – 17 (ALL DISTRICTS) AUGUST JAMBOREE: AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 2 $63/DAY • $42/DAY MEMBER VALUE PRICE Jamboree is a full-day childcare option for children in grades K-6. This special session takes place at the beginning and end of the summer, during the gap weeks between the school year and camp. Each morning, kids choose a sport or craft activity that interests them. After lunch, the group goes on an afternoon field trip to waterparks, museums and more, ending the day with gym or swim time. Reserve your spot today – days fill up!
KINDER KICK-OFF SEPTEMBER 6 & 7 • 7:30 AM – 6 PM Saint Paul Public Schools Kindergarteners, need something to do the week of September 6th? Join us for Kinder Kick-Off, a special kindergarten-only first taste of JCC school age programming, featuring a fun age appropriate field trip in the morning, and a sample of Club J afterschool care in the afternoon!
early childhood center Join us this summer! We have openings in our NAEYC accredited child care program. Choose from locations at the St. Paul JCC and Temple of Aaron, site of our first-ever satellite classroom! For more information, contact Lisa Rosenfield.
Leah Wing Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator leahw@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4772
inclusion CLUB KULANU WEEKDAYS • 9 AM - 4 PM SESSION 1: JUNE 20 - JUNE 24 SESSION 2: JUNE 27 - JULY 1 SESSION 3: JULY 5 - JULY 8 SESSION 4: JULY 11 - JULY 15 SESSION 5: JULY 18 - JULY 22 SESSION 6: JULY 25 - JULY 29 SESSION 7: AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 5 SESSION 8: AUGUST 8 – AUGUST 12 $250 • $165 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Club Kulanu is for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities ages 16+. Campers learn as a group, as well as develop unique skills and abilities. Kulanu, which is Hebrew for “all of us,” utilizes Camp Butwin and opportunities in the community to help participants learn about and experience activities in four key areas: Recreation, Home Living, Community Participation, and Job Skills. For more information, contact Leah Wing.
SUNDAY FIT-N-FUN MAY 1 • 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | MAY 8 & 15 • 12:30 – 3:30 PM $30/DAY • $20/DAY MEMBER VALUE PRICE Sunday Fit-N-Fun is a weekly opportunity for individuals with disabilities to build friendships, exercise and explore the Twin Cities. Transportation will be provided to and from the JCC. Ages 13+. Space is limited. For more information, contact Leah Wing. May 1: The Fit-N-Fun crew will attend the visually magnificent MayDay Parade and Festival! During the MayDay Parade, Bloomington Avenue bursts with instruments, dancing and walking theatrical performances. May 8: Our crew will be preparing a lovely Mother’s Day celebration to show appreciation for their mothers or other important individuals in their lives. Mothers/family members welcome to join the group at 3 PM. May 15: Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with our vibrant Twin Cities community! Yom Haaztmaut celebrates Israel’s Independence Day. Expect lots of delicious food, activities and performances.
HIGHLAND FRIENDSHIP CLUB WEDNESDAYS, MAY 11 & 25 • 6:30 – 8 PM • FREE Spend your evening with friends at Highland Friendship Club! Evenings will alternate between open gym, facilitated group games and board game nights. For more information, contact Leah Wing.
HIGHLAND FRIENDSHIP CLUB AT CLUB KULANU WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 22 - AUGUST 10 • 12:30 - 3:30 PM • $30 Soak up the sun this summer with Highland Friendship Club at Club Kulanu! This program focuses on outdoor programming tailored to participants with disabilities ages 14+. Each week, participants will participate in facilitated activities like canoeing, paddle boating, fishing, low-ropes course activities and feeding/grooming the lambs and goats. These activities are aimed to build self-confidence, develop friendships and strengthen ties to the community. Transportation is included. Dropoff and pick-up will be held at the St. Paul JCC. Space is limited. Register at highlandfriendshipclub.org. For more information, contact Leah Wing.
SIBSHOPS TUESDAY, MAY 3 • 6:30 - 8 PM Sibshops are opportunities for siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences and gain peer support. To register, contact Arc Greater Twin Cities at 952 + 920 0855. For more information, contact Leah Wing.
Lisa Rosenfield Early Childhood Center Director lisar@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4758
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DONATIONS SIDNEY P. ABRAMSON FUND Norman Abramson Sandy Abramson
SIDNEY P. ABRAMSON MEDITATION GARDEN Sandy Abramson
AREA OF GREATEST NEED
Jerome Ingber and Judith Brin Ingber In memory of Howard Gelb Tom and Laurie Smith In memory of Itzy Smith
NAOMI AND NEIL ARNOLD WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS FUND Neil and Naomi Arnold With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Fred Kravitz
RON AND RUTH BEAR MEMORIAL HEALTH AND FITNESS FUND Sol and Debbie Bear
Rachel DePorte In memory of Dora Leb Esther and Jim Paletz In honor of Howard Held’s 60th birthday David and Paula Schraber In loving memory of Inge Hirschhorn In loving memory of Fran Rosen In loving memory of Glenn Charney In loving memory of Herb Kristal In loving memory of Jim Biglow In loving memory of Leo Niedorf In loving memory of Lieselott Haeusler In loving memory of Martin Capp In loving memory of Sherman Garon David and Paula Schraber and Sons In loving memory of Harold Gillman In loving memory of our Baubie, Dora Leb
FANNIE AND MAURICE BIRNBERG CULTURAL ARTS FUND Cynthia Launer and Will Thomas Michael Launer and Lesli Hines
HERMAN J. BIRNBERG ENDOWMENT FUND
Sandy and Edward Abramson Merrill Biel and Leslie Hahn Neena Cohen Dori Denelle Fiber-Seal of Minnesota, Inc Peter and Harriet Glick Hart and Raleigh Johnson Cynthia Launer and Will Thomas Don and Rhoda Mains Edward Marks Toby Markus Jacki Paster Betty Pollitt Paul and Karen Schanfield Siegel/Brill PA Richard and Diane Smookler Howard and Debbie Toberman Mary Walesch Jay and Carolyn Zack In memory of Herman Birnberg
SUSAN S. AND GARY J. BLOOM FUND Gary and Susan Bloom In honor of Barb and Steve Godes’ 55th wedding anniversary Barry and Rena Glaser Rick and Diane Smookler With best wishes for very happy birthdays to Susan Bloom and Gary Bloom
CLARA AND MEYER BREAM BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND Barbara Strauss In honor of Dolores and Don Gross’ 60th wedding anniversary
BRIER-GLACHMAN ADULT TRANSPORTATION FUND Judith and Arnold Brier
DAVID AND SHEILA H. BROD FAMILY FUND
Ira and Peggy Denenholz In honor of David Brod’s 80th birthday In honor of Yale Kanter’s 80th birthday Barry and Rena Glaser With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Sheila Brod
JACK BUTWIN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Richard and Beverly Behr In memory of Faye Miller In memory of Mike Berkus In memory of Mrs. Jeff Klasser’s father, John Dorothy Lipschultz In fond memory of Cindy Cohen Toby Markus In memory of Faye Miller Jacki Paster Melanie Broida Werl
BY HAND AND HEART WORKSHOP Sally Orren and Harold Arenson In memory of Fran Rosen
CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Constance Davis
Mike and Sharon Posnansky Mazel Tov to Barb and Steve Godes on your 55th wedding anniversary
CLAIRE AND ROY COHEN YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Robert Cohen and Sarah Norsted Brian and Sandy Kamin David Porter Paul and Connie Ross Sheryl Sloane and James Wagner In memory of John Bertram Press Jody Cohen Press and Steve Press In memory of Claire and Roy Cohen In memory of Itzy Smith
LARRY COHEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FUND
Larry Cohen and Kathi Donnelly Cohen
DORI DENELLE STAFF INITIATIVE FUND Barry and Rena Glaser With best wishes for a happy birthday to Dori Denelle
BARON AND NINA DESNICK BUILDING FUND Margie and Steve Rukavina
MICHAEL FALK MEMORIAL SPECIAL NEEDS FUND
Carolyn and David Aberman In memory of Paula Rubin In memory of Scott Belkin Robert Falk Steven Falk and Eloise Hartmann In memory of Paula Rubin
CONNIE AND HAROLD FIELD ENDOWMENT FUND
Mark Berkowitz In loving memory of my mother, Sylvia Berkowitz, on her 5th Yahrzeit
MARGIE AND MITCHELL FINK FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Margie and Mitch Fink In memory of Ben Badiner In memory of Bert Press In memory of Cynthia Cohen In memory of Mae Libman
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
Bonita Benson David and Sheila Brod Gerald and Anna Fuhrmann Pearl Jackson Janet Johnson Allen and Nancy Levine Rosanne Nathanson Elaine and Stuart Steinman Inessa Sukhanova Sharon and Bill Torodor Karen Wahmanholm Susan Watchman
BURT AND LUCILLE GARR FUND
Don and Paula Bernstein Barry and Rena Glaser Stan and Sue Leonard Rick and Diane Smookler With best wishes for a happy anniversary to Lucille and Burt Garr With best wishes for very happy birthdays to Lucille Garr and Burt Garr Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of Dan Saltzman’s birthday With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Barbara Gitlin With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Hazel Chase
JACK AND LILLIAN GELLER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Loren and Rosie Geller In memory of Benny Badiner In memory of Mae Libman
This list acknowledges, with gratitude, contributions of $10 or more that were received from November 2015 - February 2016. If we have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, please notify Evie Kamin at 651 + 255 4741 or Stacy Dockman at 651 + 255 4730 and we will include a correction in the next issue of Attractions.
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Thank you for your generous support of the St. Paul JCC’s funds and programs.
LILY GINSBERG FUND FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
SAM AND SUE HOFFMAN SENIOR SERVICES FUND
LEAVITT FAMILY JEWISH EDUCATION FUND
MICHAEL BENJAMIN GLASER FAMILY FUND FOR INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMMING
INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY FUND
YALE LIBMAN FUND
Jim and Joanne Smith
Burt and Lucille Garr Rick and Diane Smookler In honor of Rena and Barry Glaser’s wedding anniversary Burt and Lucille Garr David and Fern Sanders Rick and Diane Smookler In honor of Rena Glaser’s birthday With best wishes for a happy birthday to Barry Glaser Barry and Rena Glaser In honor of Jan Ringer’s birthday In honor of the birth of Arlene and Howard Kurs’ granddaughter In honor of Yale Kanter’s special birthday In memory of Beatsy Orenstein In memory of Mary Calof In memory of Neil Weikart In memory of Russell Hodge With best wishes for a very happy birthday to Sherm Ringer David and Fern Sanders In honor of Heidi Frye’s birthday
HARRIET AND PETER GLICK CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Peter and Harriet Glick
HOWARD GOLDBERGER ENDOWMENT FUND
Scott and Kerry Bader Richard Garon In memory of Ruth Atlas Debbie Goldberger In honor of Binyamin Strumberger’s Bar Mitzvah
MARLENE GOLDENBERG LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FUND Herbert and Judy Goldenberg
GRACE AND MAX GRANZBERG SENIOR TRANSPORTATION FUND Janet Kehne In appreciation for transportation and helpful drivers
JEAN HARRIS ENDOWMENT FUND
Julia and Marshall Hoffman In honor of Chuck and Lil Frohlich’s 60th wedding anniversary
Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of Barb and Steve Godes’ 55th wedding anniversary In honor of Barb Godes’ birthday Burt and Lucille Garr Richard and Diane Smookler With best wishes for a happy birthday to Sherm Ringer
EVELYN AND MEL KAMIN ENDOWMENT FUND
Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of Evie and Mel’s great grandson, Grayson Evie and Melvin Kamin Jay and Lori Kamin In memory of Steve Litt Richard and Diane Smookler In honor of the birth of Brian and Sandy Kamin’s new grandson In honor of Evie and Mel Kamin’s wedding anniversary Michael and Erin Waldman In honor of the Kamins’ new baby boy, grandson and great grandson, Grayson
REUBEN AND ESTHER KAPLAN FUND Jeffrey and Melanie Goldetsky Congratulations to Bella Kaplan on her Bat Mitzvah Robert and Jennifer Kaplan
Burt and Lucille Garr Barry and Rena Glaser Brian and Sandy Kamin In memory of Mae Libman
MACCABI FUND
Harry and Nina Rosefelt
SYLVAN AND ESTELLE MACK PUBLIC AFFAIRS FUND Judy Goldner
MORT MADDEN TODAH RABAH STAFF FUND
Charlie and Janet Leavitt In memory of Angelo and Sarah Marasigan’s father Maggie Madden Norma Sue Madden Robin, Josh, Zach, and Eli Madden In memory of Mort Madden, and celebrating his wife Norma Sue, children Amy and Maggie, and his grandchildren Addie, Ethan, Eli and Zach
HATTIE AND HENRY MAROFSKY ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
CY KASTER YOUTH HEALTH AND FITNESS FUND
Barbara Kaster In honor of Robin Landy’s special birthday In memory of Judy and Yitzhak Petel’s sister, Espi Julie Lande In appreciation of my Grandma, Barb Kaster
Burt and Lucille Garr Brian and Sandy Kamin In honor of Joann and Stuart Marofsky’s 50th wedding anniversary Stuart and Joann Marofsky In memory of Glen Charney In memory of Mary Calof To honor our children Lisa, Marty, Jaron and Noa To honor our children, Lynn, Adam, Alissa, Devin and Jake With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Denise Freedman
MIRIAM AND LEROY KIEFFER ENDOWMENT FUND
SHERMAN AND EVELYN MARRINSON MUSIC MEMORIAL FUND
Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of Sis Goren’s special birthday Leroy and Miriam Kieffer
Sharon and Bill Torodor In memory of Sherman and Evelyn Marrinson In memory of Mae Libman
PEARL AND JOSEPH KRAWETZ FAMILY HEBREW ULPAN FUND
MARVELOUS EDUCATION FUND
Judy Harris Lloyd In honor of Jean Harris’ birthday In honor of Roger Harris’ birthday Irwin Weisman In memory of Margery Weisman
Miriam and Robert Bassian Neal and Susan Shapiro
HENLE FAMILY FUND
LAUNER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND
Mildred Miller In memory of Herman Birnberg
Lois Siegel In honor of Janet and Charlie Leavitt’s special wedding anniversary
FLORENCE LAPINSKY MEMORIAL FUND
Daniel and Amy Farsht
Sharon and Bill Torodor In memory of Linn Marx, husband, father, grandfather and cousin
Tim and Carole Bloom
Cynthia Launer and Will Thomas Michael Launer and Lesli Hines Richard Launer and Amy Sadoff
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DONATIONS BILL AND ROSE MARVY CAMP BUTWIN ENDOWMENT FUND
Bob and Florie Marvy In memory of Raleigh Mae Kuller In memory of Paula Rubin Bob, Florie, Scott, Dan and Brad Marvy In memory of Herman Birnberg In memory of Bert Press In memory of Mae Libman With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Patti Lyons
MAYERON FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS FUND
Ethel Mayeron In honor of Terri Edwards’s birthday Tom Paper In memory of our uncle, Len Mayeron
JCC MEN’S CLUB
JCC Men’s Club Bernie Karon In memory of Jimmy Biglow Burt and Lucille Garr JCC Men’s Club Nancy Karasov Harriet Levy Sally Orren and Harold Arenson Marilyn Specktor In memory of Itzy Smith
SALLY AND HERSHEL ORENSTEIN FUND Robert Perwien In memory of Sally Orenstein on her Yahrzeit
PASSOVER FOR ALL DRIVE Rosanne Nathanson Andrew and Barbara Pogoler Barbara Pollard Sharon and Bill Torodor
WARREN AND ESTHER PATTERSON ENDOWMENT FUND Jerry and Sue Schwartz In memory of Itzy Smith
OSSIE W. PERLMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Molly Wilbur Cohen
RUTH AND IRVING PERLMAN FUND Lawrence and Linda Perlman Rollie and Stuart Shanedling In memory of Mary Calof
WENDELL ERIC PETERSEN SPECIAL NEEDS FUND Mary Jane Petersen and Curt Hoard In memory of Richard Weigel
GERTRUDE AND SOLOMON POGORILER CULTURAL ARTS FUND Harvey and Diana Pogoriler
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IDA AND LEONARD RAPOPORT CULTURAL ARTS FUND FOR NEW AMERICANS Andrew Rapoport Ida Rapoport
STAN RUBIN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Steve and Wendy Rubin
ARTHUR AND SARAH SANDERS ENDOWMENT FUND
Arnold Divine Rick and Diane Smookler In honor of the marriage of Lynne and Stuart Sanders
EVE SCHNITZER ETTINGER, MAX SCHNITZER, ANN SCHNITZER HYMANSON, AND IDELLIE SCHNITZER OSMAN CAMP FUND
Peni, Steve, Marc, Hanna, Brent, Marni, Eli, and Liam Gensler In memory of the 3 year Yahrzeit of Idellie Schnitzer Osman
MAX AND FELICIA SCHULZ FAMILY FUND
Kevin and Heather Besikof In appreciation of Linda Braufman In appreciation of Shelly Besikof In appreciation of Shirley Besikof In appreciation of the Besikof Ladies Marshall and Shirley Besikof In memory of Paula Rubin Shirley Besikof, Rena Vaturi and Helen Maarec
STEVE SCHUMACHER FUND
Sieglinde Gassman With respect for the inclusion programs at the St. Paul JCC Sara and Dan Greenberg In memory of Steve Schumacher Jerry and Judy Schumacher In honor of Andrew Suvalsky and Michael Doane’s marriage In memory of Jerry Spector Penny Schumacher In honor of the birth of Soni and Michael Cohen’s new granddaughter Mira In memory of Jerry Spector With best wishes for a happy anniversary to Judy and Jerry Schumacher Penny, Allie, Talia and Samara Schumacher In memory of Ruthanne Salsbury’s grandmother, Marlene Garfan
SENIOR ADULT FUND
Arnold and Harriet Usem In honor of Marvin Rudd’s 90th birthday
FRANCES AND TED SHUIRMAN FUND Neil and Naomi Arnold In honor of Ronna and Tom Sherman on their 55th anniversary
ROSE AND CLARENCE SIEGEL AND DIANNE AND LEIGHTON SIEGEL FAMILY FUND
Burt and Lucille Garr Stan and Sue Leonard Joanie Levey Betty Sue and David Lipschultz Don and Rhoda Mains Michael and Sharon Posnansky Paul and Connie Ross Nancy and Steve Schachtman Rick and Diane Smookler Buddy and Judi Tennebaum Robert and Heather Zavod In honor of Dianne and Leighton Siegel’s 50th wedding anniversary Dianne and Leighton Siegel In honor of Jean Witson’s retirement
SONNIE SILVERMAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND
Michael and Stacy Dockman and Family With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mary Lou Peilen Barb and Steve Godes and Family In memory of Faye Miller Gayle and Bill Saeks In loving memory of Mary Calof
AMY AND GEORGE SITKOFF ENDOWMENT FUND Betsy and Steve Sitkoff In memory of Paula Rubin
MILTON G. AND EVELYN S. SMITH DAY CARE AND CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Edith Naomi Smith With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Hazel Chase Judy Smith and Howard Tomar In loving memory of Evelyn Smith
SMOOKLER CHALFEN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND
Neil and Naomi Arnold Gary and Susan Bloom Burt and Lucille Garr Barry and Rena Glaser Brian and Sandy Kamin Janie and Don Rutman Marilyn Smith In honor of Rick Smookler’s special birthday Rick and Diane Smookler In honor of Steve and Barb Godes’ 55th wedding anniversary In honor of Jan and Sherm Ringer’s special anniversary and Jan’s birthday
TAMSKY/POMERANTZ ENDOWMENT FUND
Morgan and Marilyn Tamsky In honor of granddaughter Norah Hewuse’s 5th birthday In memory of Herman Birnberg
KATHERINE AND JEFFREY TANE FAMILY FUND
JERRY WALDMAN AND JUDI BELZER ENDOWMENT FUND
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
HELENE AND HILLARD WARD ENDOWMENT FUND
Jeff and Katherine Tane In memory of Mary Calof
Donna Ford
MICHAEL AND ERIN WALDMAN ENDOWMENT FUND Michael and Erin Waldman In memory of Lilo Haeusler
Jerry Waldman and Judi Belzer
Hillard and Helene Ward In honor of Jack Leibman’s 95th birthday
WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS FUND Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of Paula and Don Bernstein’s wedding anniversary
MENDEL AND ESTERA ZBOROWSKI AND HENRY AND CELINA SCIBORA MEMORIAL FUND Roman Scibora
JACOB D. WELLMAN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Barry and Jan Godes
JCC CORPOR ATE PARTNERS AND EVENT SPONSORS
Supporting the St. Paul JCC is more than good work. It’s good business.
612 Brew Affiance Financial Augeo Marketing Baldinger Bakery Bremer Bank Bro-Tex Brushed Monkey Chicago Lake Liquors Collins Electrical Construction Co. David Sloane of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, DDS, MS, PA Durand & Associates Property Management, Inc. Edge Marketing & Promotional Products Ernest I. Fink Agency Fidelity Bank First Lawyers Trust Company Fredrikson & Byron, PA Gurstel Chargo Herzl Camp
Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels Industrial Surplus Inc. Inver Grove Ford Lincoln Johnson Brothers Liquor Company Kamin Wealth Management/UBS Financial Services Larkin Hoffman Liberty Carton Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP Mairs and Power Inc. Investment Services Mark Lerman of HUB International Maslon LLP Merrill Lynch Newport Cold Storage Paster Enterprises Pinstripes Press Law Office, PLLC
Prime General Contractors, LLC Red Cow Redpath and Company Schechter Dokken Kanter Schuler Shoes Sexton Printing Skadron Animal Hospital So Low Grocery Outlet SpeedPro Imaging St. Paul Stinson Leonard Street, LLP The Urgency Room The Wellington Senior Living Tilsner Carton Company Travel One, Inc. Victory Parking, Inc. West River Dental Care Western National Insurance Winthrop Weinstine Woodstone Renovation, LLC Zamansky Professional Association
Proud to support the St. Paul JCC
contacts
HIGHLAND PARK on Ford Parkway | (651) 207-1125 HOURS: M-F 9:30am-8pm | SAT 10am-6pm | SUN NOON-6pm
Penny Schumacher Chief Advancement Officer pschumacher@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4732
For more information on becoming a corporate partner or event sponsor, contact Penny Schumacher.
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The St. Paul JCC is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul and is associated with Greater Twin Cities United Way and JCC Association of North America.
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MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016
M E N D A K O TA C O U N T R Y C L U B
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Shine up the golf clubs, dust off the Mahjong tiles and Canasta and Shmear cards, and join us to help put the fun in fundraising!
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For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Penny Schumacher at pschumacher@stpauljcc.org or 651 + 255 4732.
We appreciate you. Members like you are what makes our Center so special. In the coming months, keep an eye out for pop-up membership appreciation events. It’s our way of saying thank you for being a part of our community.
ST. PAUL JCC HOURS: MONDAY – THURSDAY 5:30 AM – 10 PM • FRIDAY 5:30 AM – 6 PM SATURDAY NOON – 6 PM • SUNDAY 7 AM – 6 PM SPECIAL HOURS: MONDAY, MAY 30 • 8 AM – 1 PM MONDAY, JULY 4 • 8 AM – 1 PM