2016 Spring Journal by Edlavitch DCJCC

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Classes • Hebrew Classes (Wednesdays through April 20), p.18 Community Service • Hunger Action, (through October 28), p. 14 Parenting Center • Back to Work After Parental Leave? How to Create a Mindful Return, p. 20

Family Engagement • Family Shabbat Cluster Kick-Off Dinner, p. 18

Community Service • Hunger Action, p.14

Community Service • Books to Prisons, p. 7

EntryPointDC • Spring Shabbat Clusters Kick-Off Dinner, p. 12

24 Parenting Center • Parenting with Power Struggles, p. 20 26 Music • Ariel Horowitz Violin Recital, p.8 27

Music • Klezmer Brunch, p.8

28 Camp • Spring Fun Camp (through April 1), p.18 Community Service • Blood Drive, p.14

APRIL 2016

MARCH 2016 CON’T

MARCH 2016

These are just a few of the many things happening at the DCJCC. For more up-to-the-minute information, visit go todcjcc.org dcjcc.org 3

Theater J • A Party to Benefit Theater J, p.5 4

Classes • The Service of the Heart: Getting the Most Out of Jewish Prayer, p.17

Film • The Midnight Orchestra, p.6 Parenting Center • Managing Your Household Spending, p. 20

Parenting Center • Beyond the Bump, p.20 29 Classes • Caring for the Caregiver, p.17 Film • Tikotin: A Life Devoted to Japanese Art, p.6

Community Service • Hunger Action, p.14

Community Service • Good Deeds Day, p.14 GLOE • World Congress of LGBTQ Jews, p.13

Film • Teaching Ignorance, p.6

Jewish Living & Learning • Purim, Relationships, and Choice: How Have Things Changed?, p. 16

Literature & Ideas • Bill Aron: New Beginnings: The Triumph of 120 Cancer Survivors, p.10

Community Service • Joyful Food Market at Kipp DC, p. 14

Literature & Ideas • Martin Frost and Tom Davis: The Partisan Divide, p. 10 Theater J • Falling Out of Time (through April 17), p. 4

EntryPointDC • Purim Bash, p. 12 GLOE • Mischief: Purim Carnival for Adults, p. 13

Family Engagement • Purim Carnival, p.18 Literature & Ideas • The Freedom of the Writer and the Cruelty of History: A Conversation with David Grossman, Azar Nafisi and Leon Wieseltier, p. 11

Music • The Atar Trio, p.8 Community Service • Books to Prisons, p.14

GLOE • The National Rainbow Seder, p.13

Film • Sabena Hijacking, p.6

Family Engagement • Searching for Crumbs, p.18

Community Service • Hunger Action, p. 14 Family Engagement • Post-Passover Pizza and Pyramids, p. 18 Jewish Living & Learning • Mimouna, p. 16

Classes • Love and Religion: A Workshop for Jews and Their Partners, p. 17 Literature & Ideas • Rita Gabis: A Guest at the Shooter’s Banquet, p. 10

EntryPointDC • Satellite Passover Seders, p.12

Jewish Living & Learning • 2nd Night of Passover Community Seder, p.16

EntryPointDC • Escaping Egypt: An Escape the Room Adventure, p.12

Classes • Hebrew Classes (Wednesdays through June 22), p. 17

Community Service • Hunger Action, p.14

Film • Partisans of Vilna, p.6

Literature & Ideas • Seth M. Siegel: Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World, p. 10

Parenting Center • Mindful Eating for Breastfeeding, p. 21

Film • Soft Vengeance: Albie Sachs and the New South Africa, p.7

Theater J • The Body of an American (through May 29), p.5

Special Event • Save the Date! DCJCC’s Annual Spring Gala, Back Cover 11

Community Service • Books to Prisons, p.14

Family Engagement • The Falafel Ball: An Israeli Dance Party for Young Families, p.18

Community Service • Gateway to Israel: A Journey for Adults with Disabilities, p.15 EntryPointDC • At the Well: A Workshop for Young Couples, p.12 Parenting Center • Infant and Child CPR, p.21

Classes • Love and Religion: A Workshop for Jews and Their Partners, p.17 Film • The Kind Words, p.7

MAY 2016 CON’T

EntryPointDC • JSCREEN POP-UP: Take Action. Take Control. Get Screened., p. 12 Parenting Center & GLOE • Pathways to Parenthood, p. 21

Music • Klezmer Brunch, p. 8

Classes • Love and Religion: A Workshop for Jews and Their Partners, p. 17 Film • Ben Ali Libi, Magician, p. 7

JUNE 2016

Parenting Center • Stress-Free Parenting: How to Stay Calm, Cool and Connected (To Your Child), p. 21

MAY 2016

APRIL 2016 CON’T

Music • Save the Date! Washington Jewish Music Festival (through June 9), p. 9

Jewish Living & Learning • Save the Date! After Dark: A Community-Wide Shavuot Celebration, p. 16

THEATER J

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MARCH 17 – APRIL 17

FALLING OUT OF TIME Based on the novel by David Grossman* Translated by Jessica Cohen Adapted and directed by Derek Goldman After losing his son in the Israel-Lebanon conflict of 2006, David Grossman wrote his stunning masterpiece, Falling Out of Time. Now, Derek Goldman (Our Class) adapts this haunting tale of loss, solace, and hope into a world premiere stage production. In this incandescent fable, a grief-stricken man takes leave of his bewildered wife to embark on a beautiful and poetic journey that will change him forever. This astonishing and one-of-a-kind theatrical experience promises to be the season’s most moving event. “A richly emotional, mystical, and philosophical tapestry.” – The Jewish Daily Forward *Fisher Family Foundation Visiting Artist

Theater J will be partnering with The Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) (www.theparentscircle.com) for pre- and post-show conversations on the evening of Thursday, March 17 Stage seating available for an inclusive and intimate audience experience. Visit theaterj.org for more information

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Illustrations by Donald Ely

THEATER J APRIL 27 – MAY 29

THE BODY OF AN AMERICAN By Dan O’Brien Directed by José Carrasquillo This engrossing and provocative play tells the true story of the extraordinary friendship between playwright Dan O’Brien and war reporter Paul Watson, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph of a dead American soldier being dragged through the streets of Mogadishu reshaped the course of global events. In a journey spanning Rwanda to Afghanistan to the Canadian Arctic, and with powerful, theatrical language, O’Brien explores mental health, war, friendship and the ethical consequences of personal actions. Don’t miss the winner of the 2014 Horton Foote Prize for Outstanding New American Play in its regional premiere. “A play that tightens its grip as it probes where war lives, and discovers we each carry it inside ourselves.” – The Guardian

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 6:30 PM

A PARTY TO BENEFIT THEATER J Celebrating the arrival of Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr and Honoring Marion Ein Lewin. Join us for an exclusive first-look at the 2016-2017 Season. With scenes performed by some of Theater J’s favorite artists, including Joshua Adams, Kimberly Gilbert, Naomi Jacobson, Erika Rose, Michael Russotto and many more!

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TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 7:30 PM

TIKOTIN: A LIFE DEVOTED TO JAPANESE ART German-Jewish Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was a sophisticate and a bon vivant, egocentric, and pioneer in collecting Japanese art. By the early 1930s, he drew together an impressive collection of Japanese woodcuts, prints, paintings, and ceramics. During the Holocaust, Tikotin fled from Berlin to Holland, where he and his family survived the war in hiding. This fascinating documentary captures a charismatic, strong – but also headstrong – man whose family always came second to his pursuit of art.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7:30 PM

THE MIDNIGHT ORCHESTRA Michael Abitbol, the son of a once-famous Jewish musician, returns to Casablanca for the first time after leaving Morocco as a child amidst racial tensions spurred by the Yom Kippur War in 1973. There, Michael embarks on a mission to honor his father’s legacy. Aided by an eclectic cab driver, his search for the former members of his father’s band unexpectedly transforms his life forever.

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 7:30 PM

TEACHING IGNORANCE This powerful film follows Israeli and Palestinian teachers over the course of an academic year, asking: How do Palestinian, Israeli Arab, and Israeli Jewish educational systems teach their shared histories? By observing teachers’ exchanges and confrontations with students, we glimpse how values of religion, politics, and nationalism are taught in the classroom. In Teaching Ignorance, educators from all sides of the conflict debate their peoples’ official curricula.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 7:30 PM

SABENA HIJACKING On May 8, 1972, four hijackers from the Palestinian organization “Black September” took control of Sabena Flight 571. Masterfully blending cinematic reenactment and archival footage, we track the 30 nerve-wracking hours that followed with fascinating human, military, and political drama unfolding inside and outside the plane. Featuring harrowing interviews with Benjamin Netanyahu, Ehud Barak, and Shimon Peres (who were in charge of the rescue effort), and the only surviving hijacker.

WASHINGTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 7:30 PM

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 7:30 PM

PARTISANS OF VILNA

THE KIND WORDS

Special 30th Anniversary Screening An enormously riveting and inspirational tale of WWII and the Holocaust like no other, Partisans of Vilna was the first documentary to chronicle the amazing endeavors of the Jewish resistance fighters who courageously staged a sabotage offensive against the Nazi army in the Polish city of Vilna. Co-written by director Josh Waletzky and producer Aviva Kempner, the film has been lauded as “rich, poignant, terrifying and even ennobling” (Los Angeles Times). Followed by Q&A with producer Aviva Kempner.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 7:30 PM

SOFT VENGEANCE: ALBIE SACHS AND THE NEW SOUTH AFRICA Albie Sachs’ story illustrates the challenges faced by South Africans in a society founded on principles of slavery and disempowerment. As a young lawyer, Albie defended those committed to ending apartheid. He was imprisoned in solitary confinement, tortured, and forced into exile, but returned to South Africa following Nelson Mandela’s release to become one of the principal architects of a new egalitarian constitution. Followed by Q&A with filmmaker Abby Ginzberg.

Three siblings are joined by the death of their mother and a revelation about the identity of their ‘real’ father. They set off on a quirky journey from Israel through Paris and Marseille, but ultimately into the past, and their own confusing selves. Nominated for 12 Israeli Academy Awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Script, and Best Actor.

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 7:30 PM

BEN ALI LIBI, MAGICIAN A heartfelt search for Ben Ali Libi, the main character in Dutch poet Willem Wilmink’s poem. Here we trace the larger story of the Holocaust by examining the magnificent life and tragic fate of renowned magician Ben Ali Libi. On June 20, 1943, Ben Ali Libi was arrested with his family and sent to the Sobibor extermination camp, where he became one of 34,000 Dutch Jews murdered there. Co-sponsored by the Embassy of the Netherlands.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 7:30 PM

THE ATAR TRIO The Atar Trio, a leading Israeli chamber ensemble, follows its successful 2015 North American Tour with the “Dream Within a Dream” program, featuring newly commissioned music by Israeli prodigy, Talia Amar, and acclaimed American composer, Judith Shatin, as well as music of 20th-century masters, such as Charles Ives, Bela Bartok, Haim Alexander, and Maurice Ravel. Continuing their thematic approach, this program ranges across a spectrum of dreams, from the personal to the political, from the mysterious to the psychological. The repertoire spans many moods – from the poetics of Talia Amar’s “A Dream Within a Dream,” to the wildly energetic trio by Charles Ives. From the dark drama of Shatin’s Gregor’s “Dream” to the vanished world of Ilya Levinson’s “Shtetl Scenes.”

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 11:00 AM SUNDAY, MAY 22, 11:00 AM

KLEZMER BRUNCHES Our every-other-month Klezmer brunch pairs fantastic music with a delicious kosher buffet. Seth Kibel and his bands (Alexandria Kleztet and The Music Pilgrim Trio) have been combining traditional Eastern European/Jewish music with diverse influences for more than a decade. New arrangements of traditional melodies and original songs by members of the bands draw upon jazz, classical, world beat, rock, and other musical genres to create a unique and entertaining sound. You do not need to order brunch to attend.

THE ATAR TRIO

WASHINGTON JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 4 – 9, 2016

17TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL Save the first week of June for the 17th Annual Washington Jewish Music Festival. This exciting showcase of contemporary Jewish music will draw upon a wide variety of genres and artistic influences that expand our notion of what Jewish music is and what it can be. Check wjmf.org for a full schedule and tickets, starting in April. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2:00 PM

ARIEL HOROWITZ VIOLIN RECITAL Hailed by The Washington Post as “sweetly lyrical,” nineteen-year-old violinist and DC native Ariel Horowitz will visit the DCJCC with a program of work she will next play at the Menuhin competition this April in London. Horowitz is the winner of top prizes at the Stulberg and Irving M. Klein International String Competitions, as well as The Juilliard School’s Violin Concerto Competition. The Violin Channel praised her artistic energy: “If they gave out prizes for attitude… we think we may have found the Olympic champion.” Ariel is a student of Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho at The Juilliard School as a recipient of the Dorothy DeLay Scholarship. In July 2015, she performed the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Tito Munoz at the Strathmore Music Center and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to rousing standing ovations. Ariel’s solo appearances also include performances with the Neue Philharmonie Westphalia, Raanana Symphonette, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, New Albany Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, and the Doctor’s Orchestral Society of New York, as well as recitals in the United States, Italy, France, Israel, Brazil, and Argentina.

BE OUR GUEST! THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WASHINGTON JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL

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LITERATURE & IDEAS

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30 PM

MARTIN FROST AND TOM DAVIS: THE PARTISAN DIVIDE Anyone paying attention to national politics and the 2016 primary races knows one thing: America is an incredibly divided country, right down party lines. During their 40 years in Congress, Martin Frost and Tom Davis were the field generals for their parties, each serving two terms as chair of the Democratic and Republican House campaign committees, respectively. Now they have joined forces in an effort to save Congress from itself and bring this issue to national attention. Frost and Davis, with great insight and skill, dissect the causes of legislative gridlock and offer a common sense, bi-partisan plan for making Congress function again.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 7:30 PM

BILL ARON: NEW BEGINNINGS: THE TRIUMPH OF 120 CANCER SURVIVORS “You have cancer” are three of the most terrifying words a person can hear, and our culture does little to ease the fear. The survivors in these pages, though, discovered that these words were the start of a new beginning, not an end to their lives. New Beginnings is a collection of narratives and energetic photographic portraits of men, women, children, and families that inspire and provide hope for anyone diagnosed with cancer, as well as for their families and friends. This is a project by and for cancer survivors: their words, Bill Aron’s photographs, in collaboration with their ideas and sensibilities.

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 7:30 PM

RITA GABIS: A GUEST AT THE SHOOTER’S BANQUET Rita Gabis comes from a family of Eastern European Jews and Lithuanian Catholics. She was close to her Catholic grandfather as a child and knew he had fought the Russians, whose brutal occupation of Lithuania destroyed thousands of lives. She didn’t know her grandfather had been Chief of Security Police under the Gestapo and oversaw the deportation and murder of Jews and Poles. A Guest at the Shooters’ Banquet is a history and family memoir like no other, documenting Gabis’ search for her grandfather’s secrets.

MONDAY, MAY 9, 7:30 PM

SETH M. SIEGEL: LET THERE BE WATER: ISRAEL’S SOLUTION FOR A WATER-STARVED WORLD Every day brings urgent reports of growing water shortages around the world. The U.S. government predicts that 40 of our 50 states and 60% of the earth’s land surface will soon face alarming gaps between available water and the growing demand for it. Despite scant natural water resources, a rapidly-growing population and economy, and often hostile neighbors, Israel can serve as a model for water-starved countries by showing how to blunt the worst of the coming water calamities.

LITERATURE & IDEAS dcjcc.org/literary

THE FREEDOM OF THE WRITER AND THE CRUELTY OF HISTORY: A CONVERSATION WITH DAVID GROSSMAN, AZAR NAFISI AND LEON WIESELTIER The Foundry United Methodist Church 1500 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC Literature and fiction have the power to simultaneously define and transform cultures and communities. Artists and writers can serve as catalysts for conversations focused on healing using the poetry of language. Join the DCJCC as we welcome two internationally (reknown) literary luminaries as they explore and explain their personal narratives and their creative processes in their respective recent works.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 7:00 PM

ENTRYPOINTDC

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FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 7:30 PM

SPRING SHABBAT CLUSTERS KICK-OFF DINNER Enjoy delicious food, meet new people, and get to know the members of your potential Shabbat Cluster group at the Spring 2016 Shabbat Clusters Kick-Off Dinner!

FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 8:00 PM

PURIM BASH Arena Stage — 1101 Sixth Street, SW, Washington, DC Celebrate Purim in style with drinks and dancing at the third annual DC Purim Bash! Dress to impress with costumes or cocktail attire.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 23

SATELLITE PASSOVER SEDERS Join EntryPointDC again this year as we host our Satellite Seder Match-Up program. Sign up if you have space at your table or need a place to go this Passover. EntryPointDC will provide new hosts a Seder Essentials Checklist and a basket with some items to help you get set up, including matzah, a seder plate, haggadot, wine, and candles.

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 7:30 PM

ESCAPING EGYPT: AN ESCAPE THE ROOM ADVENTURE Join us during Passover as we remember the exodus from Egypt. We will explore how the Passover story is still relevant to our lives today while participating in interactive Passover-related games, solving a mystery, and escaping a locked room. Space is limited!

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 1:00 PM

AT THE WELL: A WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG COUPLES Drawing inspiration from Rabbi Daniel Judson and Rabbi Nancy Weiner’s book, Meeting at the Well, young couples of all backgrounds are invited to explore the opportunities and challenges of moving from two individuals to one unit; workshops will delve into the topics of finances, spirituality, intimacy, wedding planning, familial relationships, and other common challenges of the modern couple. Part of EntryPointDC’s B’Shert 2.0: A Modern Jewish Love Series

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 4:00 PM

JSCREEN POP-UP: Take Action. Take Control. Get Screened Whether you are single, dating, married, or already have a child and are planning to add to your family, genetic screening is important for every member of our community. JScreen, a non-profit dedicated to preventing Jewish genetic diseases, will be “setting up shop” at the DCJCC in an effort to provide as many as possible with an easy and affordable opportunity to get tested. JScreen’s panel tests for over 100 diseases, is easy, confidential, affordable (just $99!), takes 10 minutes, and is done via saliva sample. Follow-up genetic counseling will be provided by phone when your results are ready. Drop by the DCJCC anytime between 4:00 and 6:45 PM to get tested. To learn more or pre-register, visit dcjcc.org/jscreen.

GLOE dcjcc.org/gloe

“HELLO, IT’S ME…” – PURIM’S LESSONS ON INNER VS. OUTER IDENTITIES Are you the same person to your friends, your boss, your family? Does that match the image you have of yourself? How do you defy expectations? Purim has a lot to say about making sense of who you are to the world. Join other curious minds in a class that will take a closer look at the Book of Esther (and some other fun texts), Jewish stories, and use your own life experiences to think about what Purim teaches us about expressing yourself. Do we stay “closeted” (like Mordechai advised Esther) – about our life’s passions in work, relationships, Jewish identity – to make things easier or stay safe? When are we you “passing” (being taken for someone you’re not/”not”), and how do you deal with expectations and pressures of those around you? Register for a night of Jewish learning, challenging new perspectives, and reflecting on being YOU in relationship to your communities. (All are welcome; no previous Jewish background/learning needed.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 8:30 PM

MISCHIEF: PURIM CARNIVAL FOR ADULTS Do you love the drag-tastic fun of Purim, but think it’s no fair that only the kids get to play all the carnival games, win all the prizes, and run around in costumes? We do, too. To that, add music and refreshments, a bounce house, and take out the creepy carnival clowns. Party with hundreds of queer Jews (and our fab friends), let out your inner Queen (Esther) on the dance floor, and other naughty fun! Plus plenty of Purim treats to eat and open bar for those in costume! This program is designed for adults ages 21 and over.

APRIL 10, 2016

WORLD CONGRESS OF LGBTQ JEWS Hosted at the DCJCC GLOE is honored to be the spotlight community of 2016’s Annual Meeting of the World Congress of LGBTQ Jews. We’ll share the lessons of community building, best practices, and stories of hope with leadership from around the world. Come and network with World Congress affiliates from across the globe and learn more of what the LGBTQ Jewish movement looks like, both near and far.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 3:00 PM: WINE & SCHMOOZE | 4:00 PM: SEDER

THE NATIONAL RAINBOW SEDER Human Rights Campaign - 1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC This Passover, join GLOE to celebrate stories of liberation through an LGBTQ lens. We’ll indulge in special Passover delights as we read our own Haggadah, specially created for the occasion, and perform the festive rituals with the Jewish LGBTQ community and our friends – making sure that the beautiful diversity within our culture always has a place at our table.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 7:00 PM

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 7:30 PM

Presented with the DCJCC Parenting Center, in partnership with The Red Stone and the Tinina Q Cade Foundation.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

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SUNDAYS AND THURSDAYS, MARCH 3 & 6, APRIL 3 & 7, MAY 1 & 5

HUNGER ACTION Volunteers meet at the DCJCC or DC Central Kitchen to prepare food for those in need in our community.

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 9, APRIL 13, MAY 11, 6:30 PM

BOOKS TO PRISONS The DC Books to Prisons Project provides a critical link between individuals who are incarcerated and those outside prison walls by sending donated reading material to prisoners. Volunteers help sort requests and pack up books to be mailed to prisons.

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 4:30 PM

BLOOD DRIVE Every 17 seconds, someone in the DC metro area needs a blood donation. One out of every 10 people will need a blood donation before the age of 70. Drop by the DCJCC and help us replenish the blood reserve in our community.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2:45 PM

JOYFUL FOOD MARKET AT KIPP DC Help reduce hunger and increase access to, and consumption of, fresh fruits and vegetables in DC’s Wards 7 and 8 through Martha’s Table’s Joyful Food Markets. Volunteers help set up the market and assist children and families in choosing fruits and veggies to take home.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 10:00 AM

GOOD DEEDS DAY Presented by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Join the DCJCC, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the entire Washington, DC community, along with over half-a-million volunteers from around the world, for this fun and meaningful annual Day of Service. Projects will include finger puppets for children at the NIH Children’s Inn, laundry kits for the Ronald McDonald House, and more! All projects will be family-friendly. Good Deeds Day is made possible by Drs. Ellen & Stuart Lessans, in loving memory of Sara & Samuel J. Lessans.

EARTH SPRING FARM SHARE The DCJCC is partnering again with Earth Spring Farm for its 2016 vegetable CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Buy a share of the harvest for 20 weeks starting mid-June. You can also add a fruit share, egg share, and/or milk share and buy local grass-fed cheeses! Register today at EarthSpringsCSA.com and make sure to choose the “DCJCC” as your pickup location.

Gateway to Israel:

A Journey for Adults with Disabilities

Limited Space Available. Visit dcjcc.org/JourneytoIsrael to learn more. This May, the Washington DCJCC is pleased to offer a very unique opportunity for adults with disabilities to visit Israel. This intellectually stimulating trip is designed for adults with disabilities and their companion or caregiver, if needed. Join us for a trip of a lifetime from May 15 – 26, 2016, to Israel– our ancient homeland and the modern nation it has become. We will explore Israel’s history and its spectacular cities, dynamic people, vibrant art and culture, world-class scientific and medical achievements, and natural beauty. Underwritten by generous grants from DCJCC funders, Gateway to Israel has been priced as low as possible to encourage your participation. Highlights: • Old City of Jerusalem and the Kotel (Western Wall)

Cost: • $ 1,800, inclusive of all hotels, most meals, ground travel, and gratuities. Hotel prices are based on double occupancy, but single rooms may be requested for an additional $850 fee. • Airfare is not included. Subsidies: While this journey is heavily subsidized, we do not want to turn anyone away. Some additional subsidies may become available; for more information, contact Erica Steen (ericas@washingtondcjcc.org or 202.777.3255).

• Tel Aviv, Israel’s hopping metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea

Staffing:

• Masada, the ancient fortress, which we will ascend by cable car

• Th e group will be accompanied by two DCJCC staff members and our tour guide will be Omer. Omer holds a BA in Geography from Hebrew University in Jerusalem and is the founder of “Paratrek,” a company devoted to helping people with physical disabilities travel within Israel.

• Boat ride on the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) • Mount Ben Tal, site of a former military base on the Golan Heights • Tel Dan, alongside the Jordan River, and the Hula Nature Reserve, in the north of Israel • Eretz Bereshit, a desert oasis, for a Biblical hospitality experience, dinner, and drum circle Eligibility: • Adults with disabilities, ages 25 years and older. • We encourage a companion/caregiver to join this special journey.

Th is trip is made possible through the generous support of the Greenbaum Family and other DCJCC donors. Questions and Registration Information: Contact Erica Steen Director of Community Engagement, Washington DCJCC ericas@washingtondcjcc.org | 202.777.3255 In Partnership with:

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May 15 – 26, 2016

Dates: May 15-26, 2016

JEWISH LIVING AND LEARNING

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SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 4:00 PM

PURIM, RELATIONSHIPS, AND CHOICE: HOW HAVE THINGS CHANGED? Have you ever considered the Purim story from Queen Vashti’s perspective? Join a conversation over dessert with the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) about domestic abuse in our community and the freedom to make choices towards healthy relationships both in the Purim story and today. This program is part of the Social Justice programming at the DCJCC made possible by a generous grant from The Lois and Richard England Family Foundation.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 6:30 PM

2ND NIGHT OF PASSOVER COMMUNITY SEDER It’s the second night of Passover, the perfect time to join us for this participant-friendly seder and to celebrate the festival of freedom with our DCJCC family. All are welcome for this fully-catered and kosher meal with all of the holiday favorites. Whether you know all the customs and stories of Passover, or you are just learning what questions to ask, there is a place for you at our seder table.

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 11:00 AM

MIMOUNA Celebrate the end of Passover and explore Moroccan Jewish culture! Mimouna is a traditional celebration that marks the end of the holiday. In this ritual, families open their homes to one another and together feast on foods forbidden during Passover. Join our DCJCC family as we offer traditional Moroccan sweets and cakes, music, and culture.

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 6:00 PM

AFTER DARK: A COMMUNITY-WIDE SHAVUOT CELEBRATION The DCJCC is launching a community-wide Tikkun – an all-night Jewish learn-a-thon – highlighting the various intersections of contemporary Jewish identity and American art and culture. It’s an evening of celebration! The Capital Pride Parade and Shavuot coincide in a fortuitous way this year. This Tikkun will be a dynamic exploration of Judaism, gender, and sexuality, and will be a true DCJCC center-wide event — integrating arts, culture, and Jewish learning. We are thrilled to welcome Kate Bornstein, iconic transgender performer, educator, and activist, and Tablet Magazine’s Sara Ivry of the Vox Tablet Podcast, among many other distinguished educators and activists for this evening of learning and celebration of arts.

CLASSES

Classes at the DCJCC are divided into two categories—those offered once-aweek and those offered only once. Please see the selection below and visit dcjcc.org/classes to learn more.

RECURRING CLASSES WEDNESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

MARCH 2 – APRIL 20,

MAY 4 – JUNE 22,

6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM

HEBREW CLASSES Start at the beginning or keep your skills fresh! We offer five levels of modern conversational Hebrew and Israeli literature taught by native Israeli speakers. Teachers: Naomi McNally and Lorit Chai

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 30 – MAY 18

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM Explore the rich traditions and culture of Judaism. This class looks at the building blocks of the Jewish people: beliefs, history, ethics, holidays, rituals, and more. It is ideal for those who have never studied Judaism before or those who might need a Hebrew school refresher. Teacher: JoHanna Potts

ONE-TIME CLASSES THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 7:30 PM

“HELLO, IT’S ME…” – PURIM’S LESSONS ON INNER VS. OUTER IDENTITIES Purim has a lot to say about making sense of who you are to the world. Join other curious minds in a class that will take a closer look at the Book of Esther (and some other fun texts), Jewish stories, and use your own life experiences to think about what Purim teaches us about expressing yourself. Learn more about this program on page 13. Presented with GLOE – The Kurlander Program for GLBTQ Outreach and Engagement.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 7:30 PM

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER Caring for a loved one suffering from dementia or other prolonged illness can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Through an interactive lecture, Rabbi Glazer will discuss how Judaism addresses the role and the responsibilities of those who care for aging family members and those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Jewish values provide comfort and encouragement, helps make critical decisions compassionately, and guide us with tools and resources needed to help us cope with these responsibilities. Facilitator: Rabbi Steven M. Glazer

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 7:30 PM APRIL 26, MAY 3, 9 AND 17

LOVE AND RELIGION: A WORKSHOP FOR JEWS AND THEIR PARTNERS Being part of an interfaith couple can be challenging, but you don’t need to find the answers alone. For over 15 years, our four-session workshop has been a model to guide couples in openly discussing issues they face as partners from two different backgrounds. We offer you a safe environment to work on creating your religious lives together as you make Jewish choices, while still respecting your partner’s religion. Facilitator: Dr. Marion Usher

THE SERVICE OF THE HEART: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF JEWISH PRAYER Have you ever felt like prayer could be a more meaningful or visceral experience, or shied away from Jewish prayer because you felt you didn’t know enough? How do we connect our “service of the heart” to the structures and words of the prayer book? In this workshop we will try out different approaches to prayer, using the language and structure of traditional Jewish prayer as a platform for the yearnings of our hearts. No matter your level of experience with prayer, this workshop will provide skills and techniques to connect to the prayer book, yourself, and (possibly) transcendent power. Teacher: Joe Gindi

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 6:00 PM

FAMILY SHABBAT CLUSTER KICK-OFF DINNER Join a Shabbat Cluster and get to know more young, Jewish families in the DC metro area. Shabbat Clusters are groups of 3 – 4 families who gather once-amonth for an informal potluck Shabbat dinner, a Shabbat afternoon playdate, or a Shabbat lunch. Join us for dinner on March 4th and share information about different ways you would like to celebrate Shabbat. Then, we at the DCJCC will match you up with families based on similar interests, geographical location, and ages of children so that you can celebrate Shabbat with new friends!

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 10:00 AM

FAMILY PURIM CARNIVAL When was the last time you dressed up like a queen or king? Now is your chance! Purim is the perfect time for children and adults to dress up—join us for our annual Purim carnival! Enjoy carnival games, a mime show, a mime workshop, and yummy Purim treats– hamantaschen— with our DCJCC family. Don’t forget your costume! This program is supported by The Ruth Immerman Weinstein Endowment Fund.

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM

POST-PASSOVER PIZZA AND PYRAMIDS Sick of eating matzah pizza and ready for the real thing? Join the DCJCC at the National Building Museum for Pizza Passover Story Time and an hour of pyramid making at the PLAY WORK BUILD exhibit. This event is designed for children ages 2 –8 and their families.

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 5:45 PM-6:45 PM

THE FALAFEL BALL: AN ISRAELI DANCE PARTY FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Put on your dancing shoes and come celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, with Israeli dancing, Israeli food, and story time! Come dressed in blue and white to commemorate this special day!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 5:45 PM

SEARCHING FOR CRUMBS Calling all chametz (bread) detectives! Come with your family to investigate and create (or continue to celebrate) this fun family ritual: searching for bread products in your home. This ancient Jewish scavenger hunt-like activity is completely family-oriented, hands-on, and requires no knowledge of or prior experience with Jewish tradition.

MONDAY – FRIDAY MARCH 28 – APRIL 1, 8:30 AM TO 6:00 PM

SPRING FUN CAMP Enjoy full days during Spring Break at the DCJCC. Activities include swimming, art, motion commotion, field trips, and in-house entertainment.

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PARENTING CENTER

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WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS-TO-BE:

CLASSES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CAREGIVERS:

Expecting a baby? Connect and prepare at the DCJCC Parenting Center!

Looking for fun spring activities? Check out our Parenting Center classes for infants and toddlers! Options include art, music, dance, yoga, gymnastics, soccer, and more. Check out programs and classes and register at dcjcc.org/totsclasses

Check out our programs and classes and register at dcjcc.org/beforebaby

WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS: THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 7:30 PM

BACK TO WORK AFTER PARENTAL LEAVE? HOW TO CREATE A MINDFUL RETURN Having a baby and going back to work can throw anyone’s life off-kilter. Come learn practical and effective strategies for planning your return to work after maternity or paternity leave, so that you can ease your concerns and fears about the transition, focus on your baby, and make calm, thoughtful choices. Open to anyone currently expecting a baby, anyone on maternity or paternity leave or anyone within the first several months of returning to work. Experienced returning parents also welcome! Led by Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder of Mindful Return.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 7:30 PM

PARENTING WITH POWER STRUGGLES “You need to eat four more pieces!” . . . “Bedtime NOW” . . . “NO! I do it!” Power struggles are maddening for parents, and, it turns out, not good for children, either. Putting these struggles in a developmental context, this workshop will provide strategies for how to encourage your child’s growing need to assert independence while still maintaining your control and authority. Struggles around mealtime, potty training, cooperation, and others will be addressed. Led by Claire Lerner, a licensed clinical social worker and child development specialist.

MONDAYS, MARCH 28 – MAY 23, 7:15 PM

BEYOND THE BUMP Pregnant for the first time? Looking to create a community with other expecting moms to exchange ideas and find support? This group will meet weekly for eight weeks to provide a safe and facilitated space for moms to discuss their experiences and learn from one another. We will explore several topics, including: concerns about childbirth and parenting; balancing family with work outside the home; navigating new relationships with your partner, parents, and in-laws; and recognizing post (and pre)-partum depression Facilitated by Heather Diamond, Psy.D.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7:30 PM

MANAGING YOUR HOUSEHOLD SPENDING Get your household spending under control! We will discuss where and how to cut back without changing your lifestyle drastically. We will also talk about how to save for things that come up every year, like camp, vacations, and school fees, and give you specific tools to help you stay on track, even if you’re not a budget or spreadsheet whiz. Led by Lori Atwood, Registed Financial Consultant.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 10:00 AM

STRESS-FREE PARENTING: HOW TO STAY CALM, COOL, AND CONNECTED (TO YOUR CHILD)

INFANT AND CHILD CPR

Parenting is stressful, right? Do you feel like you are often rushing from one thing to the next and always multi-tasking? Do you want to stop yelling and to connect with your kids in more positive ways? This workshop will give you tangible tools, specific strategies, and proven techniques to help manage stress, parent with more patience and presence, and create a more positive relationship with your child. Led by two Duke University-trained integrative health coaches.

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 11:00 AM

MINDFUL EATING FOR BREASTFEEDING This lunchtime workshop is perfect for pregnant and breastfeeding moms who want to revamp their eating habits to nourish themselves, nurture their breast milk, and create a healthful, whole foods kitchen for their family and children. Topics will include Simple Steps for Nursing Nutrition, Getting Food on the Table with a Baby on Your Hip, and Nutrition Prescriptions for Common Concerns such as colic, eczema, and acid reflux. All participants will enjoy a light lunch featuring ingredients and recipes from the Ultimate Breastfeeding Food List, and will leave with recipes and strategies. Led by Ebeth Johnson. Babies welcome!

Make your family safer by learning life-saving skills from American Heart Association instructor Jay Gruber.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 7:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 6:30)

PATHWAYS TO PARENTHOOD Thinking about growing your family or looking for support after struggling to conceive? Join us for an informal discussion about different paths to family building. This symposium will include experts such as a fertility doctor, an adoption expert, a mental health provider, a rabbi, a legal expert with experience facilitating egg donor and gestational carrier agreements, and more. Before and after the panel, there will be time for informal connecting and community-building. LGBTQ and straight, couples and single parents, Jewish and non-Jewish—are all warmly welcomed. Come prepared to ask questions—and plug in for support.

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Presented with GLOE – The Kurlander Program for GLBTQ Outreach and Engagement, in partnership with The Red Stone and the Tinina Q Cade Foundation.

WASHINGTON DCJCC FITNESS CENTER The neighborhood fitness center for Dupont, Logan, and U Street

With FREE Group Exercise classes offered daily, personal training packages to keep you on track, and individualized attention individualized attention on the fitness floor, you have a team to help you achieve your goals.

Dance for PD® – A Unique Dance Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care-Partners

Presented by Bowen McCauley Dance, this FREE class decreases physical symptoms while improving balance and mobility for those with Parkinson’s Disease. Fridays, starting April 1 through June, at 2:30 pm at the DJCCC. No advanced registration required. More information to follow.

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Thank you to those who made generous contributions to the Washington DCJCC between December 2015 and January 2016, and who make the programs at the DCJCC possible. Janet Abrams Patty Abramson and Les Silverman Linda and Marshall Ackerman Adas Israel Congregation Jessica Adler Samuel Adler Marcel Aillery Anonymous Susan and Alan Apter Bank of Georgetown Iris Barnett Sara and Benjamin Barokas Sofia Bassman Joy and Leonard Baxt Miriam and Eliezer H. Benbassat Howard Berger Paul Berger Sanders H. Berk, M.D. and Sally Berk Berkeley Research Group Marlene Berman Joan and Alan Berman Deborah Bernick Jodie and Lionel Bernstein Linda Rosenzweig and Sandy Bieber Stefani Bjorklund Steven Blacher Ron Kaplan and Yoni Bock Vince Bonina Kathy Borrus Wendy Boss Leon Wieseltier and Jennifer Bradley Elaine Braverman Jack Broadbent Marian and James Brodsky Anita Wolke and Ken Brooks Rachael Brown Amy Bucci Mary Bucci Rebecca and David Burka Rose Burka Claudia Burke and Tom West Lauretta Burke Ellen and Lee Burstyn AJ Campbell Susie and Kenton Campbell Bonnie Cantwell Richard Caplan Ana Chepelinsky Kimberly and Joel Churches Darrah Cloud Bruce Cohen Jacqueline and Edward Cohen Jeffrey Jorge Cohen Joan Cohen Neil Cohen and Paul Wolfson Rose and Robert Cohen Marthe Cohn Susan and James Cole Renee Comet Dave Connick Caroline and Howard Cooper Cornerstone Research, Inc. Bruce and Lisa Cort Marjorie Corwin and Neil Schechter Covenant Foundation Laura Katz Cutler and Michael Cutler Rachelle Daniel Lillian Davidson Sheila Davidson DC Government Robert Dellsy

Toby Dershowitz Jessica Dodson and Jeremy Levine Rosalyn Doggett Alysa Dortort Scott and Ellen Clare Dreyer Mitchell Dupler Louie and Ralph Dweck Nora Dweck-McMullen and Michael McMullen Ginny and Irwin Edlavitch Barbara and Andrew Effron Jean Efron Barbara and Donald Eisen Roslyn Eisner Sara G. Wagschal and Jay M. Elinsky Nava and Mark Ely Embassy of Israel Lois England Deborah and Steven Epstein Ruth Schaffer Ernst and Warren Ernst Myrna Fawcett Natalie Wexler and James Feldman J. Filzen Lois and Michael Fingerhut Amber Fink Barbara and James Finkel Sheri and Stuart Fischer Tracy Fisher Stephanie Flack Reece Folb Ronna and Stan Foster John Franken Lisa and Richard Garfinkel Deborah Berkowitz and Geoffrey Garin George Wasserman Family Foundation, Inc. Marvin Gershengorn Jennifer Gibson and Harry Rand Gideon Sasson Charitable Fund Stephanie and David Gilson Erica Gloger Marilyn and Michael Glosserman Debra Goldberg and Seth Waxman Carol Brown Goldberg and Henry Goldberg Jerald M. Goldberg Stephen Kurzman and Patricia A. Goldman Lisa and Tom Goldring Laura Johns and Robert Goldstein Nelson Goodman Nan Julie Gootenberg Julia Gordon and Geoffrey Berman Rena and Michael Gordon Blake Gottlieb Jill and Robert Granader Cindy Greenbaum Randy and Don Greenberg Nicholas Greenia Michelle and Jonathan Grossman Shoshana and Peter Grove Judah Gudelsky Gail Ross and Peter Haas Mary and Robert Haft Lois Rudick Hall Tamara and Harry Handelsman Marci Handler and Doug Klayman Megan Draheim and David Harris Nancy and John Harris Carol and Robert Hausman

Aaron Heinsman Anne & Henry Reich Family Foundation Lee G. Rubenstein, co-President Esther and Eugene Herman Sally M. and Stephen A. Herman Julie and Donald Herr Peter Herscovitch Brenda Gruss and Daniel Hirsch Elizabeth Hodes Andrea and Al Hoffman Sandi and Howard Hoffman Joel Horwich Rachel Hostyk Susan and Paul Hyman Adam Immerwahr Ellen and Allan Isbitz Israel Film Center Susan and Barry Jacobs Flora Jacobson Nancy and Steven Jacobson Dola Jatto Liz Rose and Richard Jerome The Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital Carol Jones Linda and Mark Kahan Deborah Kalb Madeleine and Marvin Kalb Leib Kaminsky Daniel Kaplan and Kay Richman Valerie Kaplan Ellen Kassoff Gray and Todd Gray Irene and Lou Katz Dana Kaufman Joy Lerner and Stephen Kelin Marjorie Kelly Aviva Kempner Lise Van Susteren and Jonathan Kempner Rhea Kennedy Sandra Kerrest Faith and Jim Kirk Celia and Laurence Kirsch Belman Klein Associates, Ltd. Helen and Gary Klein Marilyn (Mickey) Klein Arlene and Martin Klepper Arlene and Robert Kogod Mariyan Kolev Ann and Peter Kolker Nancy Korman Patricia and John Koskinen Mary Lynn and Nick Kotz Judy and Peter Kovler— Kovler Foundation Jeffrey Kraskin William Kreisberg Martha Kahn and Simeon M. Kriesberg Sandy Kronsberg and Jerry Skalka Marvin Kuperstein Sandra and Stephen Lachter Sue and Don Lair Arthur K. Leabman Darryl Lynn Lefcoe Sheila and Elihu Leifer Roselin and Edward J. Lenkin Janet Leno and Peter Harrold Judith Leonard Dianne and Herb Lerner Leshowitz Family Foundation

Faye and Harvey Levin Marci Levin David Levine and Judith Katz Laura Greenberg and Michael Levitt Mary and Edward Levy Liza and Michael Levy Bridge Street Books Leslie and Rustin Levy Stuart Eric Levy Marion Ein Lewin Ellie Lichtash Simma and Ronald Liebman Kenny Liew Elana F. Lippa Lois and Richard England Family Foundation Johannah and Jeremiah Lowin Benita and Robert Lubic Arleen Enid Lustig Andrea Lutov Jennifer Madans and Terence Phillips Maret School, Inc. Meredith Margolis and Gary Goodweather Kenneth Marshall Carole Mates Frank McCulloch Kathy and Rich McKinless Jerry D. McPike Hannah Mellman Erika Melman Howard Menaker Stephen Messner Kit Gage and Steven Metalitz Joy Midman Jeanette and Charles Miller Gordon Miller Lenore Miller Mona and Leonard Mitnick Sheila Moldover Leslye Fenton and Jonathan Moreno Jill and Izzy Moskowitz Dorothy Moss and Lawrence Meyer Lynda Mulhauser Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation Miriam Mörsel Nathan and Harvey Nathan Judith Walter and Irvin Nathan Joan Nathan and Allan Gerson Loren Amdursky and Edward Nelson Network for Good Robert Nisson Lynn and Marty Nover Alison Dray-Novey and Michael Novey Gayle Novig Benjamin Nussdorf and Inna Dexter Melanie and Larry Nussdorf Marc Okrand Heidi and David Onkst Shirlee Ornstein William Osborne Galina Ostromogolsky Leia Pankovich Susan and Dennis Papadopoulos Lydia and Sanford Parnes Paul Pearlstein Toba Penny Dori Phaff and Dan Raviv Nancy and Saul M. Pilchen Geraldine Fogel Pilzer

Diane and Arnold Polinger Bonnie Politz and Jerome Berman Ruth and Stephen Pollak Xani Pollakoff Katherine Porlles Zelda Porte Posner-Wallace Foundation Constance and David Povich Gail Prensky Connie and Roger Pumphrey Dena and Jerry Puskin Nina Scribanu-Ragovis and George Ragovis Barbara Rappaport Jacqueline Ratner Jessica Reimelt Catherine Remijan Laura Yeomans and Richard Renner Elaine Reuben Alexis Rice Sara Cohen and Norman Rich Rayna Richardson Judith and Darrel Rippeteau Trish and James Ritzenberg Paula and Bruce Robinson Nancy Rose and Robert Lipman Susan Wedlan and Harold Rosen Mark Rosenberg Pamela Rosenberg Peter and Naomi Rosenblatt James and Marcia Rosenheim Joan and Barry Rosenthal Douglas Ross Amy Rudnick Wendy S. Rudolph and Graeme W. Bush Debra and Jonathan Rutenberg Olga Ryzhikov Lynn and John Sachs Deborah and Michael Salzberg Joyce and Lester Scall Amy Schaffer Amy I. Schear Anne and Barry Schenof Janis and Philip Schiff Manuel Schiffres Stefanie Schneider and David Alpert Andrea D. Schnitzer Gena Schoen Emily Schoenbaum Carol Schwartz Marius Schwartz Rhea Schwartz and Paul Wolff Deborah Harmon and Robert Seder Michelle Sender Erin Shannahan Leslie Shapiro Laure and Elad Sharon Emily Sheketoff Sylvia Shenk and Yori Aharoni Beverly and Harlan Sherwat Sue Brett and Rob Shesser Linda and Jurg Siegenthaler Barney and Betsy Silver Beth and Barry Simon Glenn Simpson Carrie and Harold Singer Stuart Sirkin Bruce Sklar Faith Roessel and Matthew Slater

Tina and Albert Small Jr. Corinne Smith David Bruce Smith Kathleen Smith Clarice Smith Amy L. Snyder Dahlia Sokolov Shira Solomon Sofia Soloveichik Patti and Jerry Sowalsky Lynnette Spira Karen Spruth Vivienne and William Stark Leslie and Howard Stein Barbara Stern Philip Sternberg Edward Stoddard Susan Sudman Eileen Suffian and Jonathan Groner Noreen Marcus and Jay Sushelsky Yulia Spivak and Roman Svirsky Tabard Corporation Harold L. Talisman David Taube Stanley Tempchin The Abe & Kathryn Selsky Foundation The Schoenbaum Family Foundation, Inc. The Writer’s Center Hadassah Thursz Francine Zorn Trachtenberg and Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Martha Winter Gross and Robert Tracy Sherwin Turk Laura Udis United Jewish Endowment Fund United Way of the National Capital Area Natalia Ushakova Irvin Varkonyi Abby Volin Louis Steven Wasserzug Brad Watkins Matthew Watson Diane Abelman Wattenberg Ruth Wattenberg Marca Weinberg Phyllis Weinberg Jill and Jan Weiner Jane L. and Robert H. Weiner Cultural Arts Endowment Marjorie and Allan Weingold Helene Weisz and Richard Lieberman Jennifer Werner Leslie Westreich Rosa D. Wiener Gail and Robert Wilensky Adam Winkleman Mark Wolff and Marilyn Kresky-Wolff Fawna Xiao Ellen and Bernard Young Carole R. Zawatsky Talma and Aharon Zer Judy and Leo Zickler

To contribute to the DCJCC, visit dcjcc.org/donate.

The following individuals made tribute gifts to the DCJCC in honor or memory of friends and family. Janet Abrams, in honor of Carole Zawatsky Deborah Berkowitz, in honor Mindy Strelitz Laura Katz Cutler and Michael Cutler, in honor of Billy Kreisbesrg Mitchell Dupler, in honor of Steve Kelin Navy and Mark Ely, in honor of Steve Kelin David Gilson, in honor of Steve Kelin Patricia Goldman, in honor of Rhea Schwartz Julia Gordon, in honor of Ethan Leifman’s Bar Mitzvah Judah Gudelsky, in memory of Jerome Gudelsky David Harris, in honor of Ethan Leifman’s Bar Mitzvah Nancy and Steve Jacobson, in honor of Steve Kelin Nancy and Steve Jacobson, in honor of Sid Moskowitz Elizabeth Jerome, in honor of Steve Kelin Mark Kahan, in honor of David Bruce Smith Marica Levin, in honor of Paula McMartin Michael Levitt, in honor of Rhea Schwartz Simma Liebman, in honor of Bob Tracy Howard Menaker, in honor of Tina Martin and Mita Schaffer Jill Moskowitz, in honor of Carole Zawatsky Irvin Nathan, in honor of Rhea Schwartz Edward Nelson and Loren Andersky, in honor of Steve Kelin Martin Nover, in honor of Steve Kellin Melanie and Larry Nussdorf, in memory of Hans George Hirsch Paul Pearlstein, in honor of Pat Lin David Povich, in honor of Rhea Schwartz Barney Silver, in honor of Steve Kelin Mindy Strelitz, in memory of Hans George Hirsch Francine Zorn Trachtenberg and Stephen Trachtenberg, in memory of Hans George Hirsch Bob Tracy and Marty Winter Gross, in memory of Hans George Hirsch Mark Wolff, in honor of Erica Steen Carole Zawatsky, in memory of Hans George Hirsch

To make a tribute gift to the Washington DCJCC visit dcjcc.org/tribute.

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Join us for a celebration of the DCJCC, the presentation of the Join for a celebration of the DCJCC, the presentation the Lee G.usRubenstein Outstanding Leadership Award, and aof‘Taste Lee G. Rubenstein Outstanding Leadership Award, and a ‘Taste of the Neighborhood,’ featuring specially prepared dishes from of the Neighborhood,’ featuring specially prepared chefs. dishes from some of DC’s most popular and well-known some of DC’s most popular and well-known chefs.

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The DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.