TheJewishWarVeteranPost573 welcomesallveterans,activedutyand non-activedutytothemonthly meetings.Themonthlymeetingsare everyfourthSundayattheCampusof theSanAntonioJewishCommunity, 12500N.W.MilitaryHwy.Themeeting timeis9:00amto11:00am;9:00amto 9:30amBreakfastSocialand9:30amto 11:00ambusiness.DatesareJune22, July27andAugust24.Comeoutto network,establishfriendshipsand becomeinvolvedinthemanyprojects theorganizationsupports.
TheJCCisnotaffiliatedwiththeevent mentionedabove.Formoredetails,please contacttheorganizersdirectly.
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SANANTONIOANDAUSTINJEWISHFILMFESTIVALSPRESENT 2025SUMMERSERIES Getreadyforasummerfilledwithinspiring,thought-provoking,and unforgettablefilmsthatexploreidentity,tradition,andtherichnessofthe Jewishexperience. Seepage7toexploremore!
Discover,Create,andGrowwithChildren’sEnrichmentattheJ!
Fromsportsandarttoscience,movement,andmusic,our enrichmentprogramshelpkidsexplorenewinterests, buildconfidence,andhavefuninasupportive environment.ScantheQRcodetocheckoutournew classesfortheupcomingseason!
JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Barshop JCC of San Antonio
Facility Hours Fitness Center/Lap Swimming
*Aquatics Facilities close 15min. before closing time
Monday – Thursday 5:30am-9:00pm Friday 5:30am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm Tennis Clubhouse
Monday-Thursday 8am-9:00pm Friday 8am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm Administrative Offices
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm JCC Fogiel Gift Shop
New hours will be announced soon. In the meantime, please visit our Central Information Desk for assistance and access.
WANT TO CONTACT US?
Main Number (210) 302-6820
Member Services (210) 302-6866
Early Childhood (210) 302-6846
Youth Services (210) 302-6859
Sports & Fitness (210) 302-6825
Tennis Clubhouse (210) 302-6833
Senior Services (210) 302-6869
Gift Shop (210) 302-6863
Advertising: (210) 302-6810
Email: jcc@jcc-sa.org
Web: jccsanantonio.org
Upcoming Holiday Hours Upcoming Holiday Hours Friday,July4-IndependenceDay
JCCSports&Fitness:Open8AM–6PM
AllOtherServices:Closed
Monday,September1-LaborDay
JCCSports&Fitness:Open8AM–6PM
AllOtherServices:Closed
ADVERTISEWITHTHE ExpandYourReachwiththeJCC Areyoulookingtogrowyourbusiness,attractnewclients,andstrengthen yourbrandvisibilityinSanAntonio?TheBarshopJewishCommunityCenter (JCC)offersuniqueandimpactfuladvertisingopportunitiesdesignedto connectyourbusinesswithavibrant,engaged,anddiversecommunity. Whetheryou’relaunchinganewservice,promotingaseasonalcampaign,or simplywanttoincreaseawarenessofyourbrand,we’reheretohelpyouget noticed.
FeaturedOpportunity:TheBusinessSpotlight OneofourmostcovetedadvertisingoptionsisTheBusinessSpotlight, featuredrighthereinourbi-monthlypublication,CenterPeace.Thispremium advertorialspaceoffersyourbusinessachancetoshareyourstory,promote yourservices,andmakealastingimpression—rightatthefrontofourmost widelydistributedcommunitynewsletter.
ExclusivePlacement:Onlyonespotlightperissue,availableonafirstcome, firstservedbasis
HighVisibility:Positionedontheinsidefrontcoverformaximumexposure CustomMessaging:Sharein-depthinformationaboutyourcompany, mission,andofferings
MoreWaystoShine Beyondprint,theJoffersavarietyofcustomizablesponsorshipand advertisingopportunities,including:
Program&EventSponsorships–Alignyourbrandwithhigh-visibility communityeventsandJCCprograms
FriendoftheJ–Becomearecognizedcommunitypartnerwithongoing benefits
CustomPromotions–Let’scollaborateonuniquewaystoconnectwithour membersandguests
WhyAdvertisewiththeJ? Reachaloyal,multi-generationalaudience
Supportacornerstonenonprofitservingfamilies,seniors,youth,andmore Buildbrandtrustandcommunityconnection
Readytogetstarted?
ContactAllisonSmithatsmitha@jcc-sa.orgtodaytoreserveyourBusiness Spotlightorexploreotherpartnershipopportunities.LettheJCCbethe bridgebetweenyourbusinessandourcommunity.
AdvertisewiththeJ.GrowwiththeJ. code or visit jccsanantonio.org/support
TheBarshopJewishCommunityCenterofSanAntonioisabeneficiary agencyoftheJewishFederationofSanAntonioandamemberofthe JewishCommunityCentersAssociationofNorthAmerica.
BARSHOPJCCOF
Reed,ChairmanoftheBoard
Yeargan,ChiefFinancialOfficer
3 Message from The CEO Thankyoutothe100+golfersandgeneroussponsorswhocontributedtothesuccessofthe2025JCCFore!the KidsGolfClassic.OriginallyscheduledforMarch,thetournamentwaspostponedduetoweather,butwewere gladtofinallytaketothecourseonFriday,May30,forawell-executedandpurposefulevent.
ProceedsfromthetournamentsupportarangeofessentialprogramsattheJCC,includinginclusiveservices forchildrenwithspecialneeds,summercampsupport,after-schoolcare,youthsports,andfinancialassistance forfamiliesinneed.Yourparticipationhelpsensuretheseservicesremainaccessibleandsustainableforthe community.
Aswetransitionintosummer,theJisofferingafullscheduleofseasonalprogramsandactivities.Aquatics programsareavailableforallages,andourchildren’senrichmentclassesbeginatage3.SummerJ-Campisin fullswing,offeringengagingexperiencesforelementarythroughmiddleschoolcampersallseasonlong.We alsoinviteyoutoattendtheSummerSeriesFilmFestival,takepartingroupexerciseclasses,relaxatour SummerNightsattheJonJuly3andAugust7,andexploreotheropportunitiesastheybecomeavailable.With extendedsummerhours,8AMto8PMonSaturdaysandSundays,membershavemoretimetoenjoyeverything theJhastooffer.
Carisa Heiss
CarisaHeiss
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 FORE! THE KIDS GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS! Susan&SteveButler
Carisa&JoshHeiss
BobRossRealty
Pulman,LeFlore, Pullen&Reed,LLP
Silver+Silver
FisherCompanies
SchottTrophies MarkWilk
R II M GOLF ACADEMY
BringthewholefamilyandcooloffattheJCCpoolduringarelaxed,familyfriendlyeveningfilledwithgoodvibes,greatmusic,andsplash-tasticfun!
Wantdinnerbythepool?
Pre-orderyourmealfromLindaWolfeat210-573-0711.
Dinnerincludescheesepizza,asidesalad,andfreshfruit—readyforconvenient poolsidepick-up!
THURSDAYS | JULY 3, AUGUST 7
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
ScantheQRcodetoRSVP!
Check-inandentrancewillbelocatedattheEastCampusPoolGate, acrossfromthetenniscourts.
Please note: This event is for JCC members only.
DidYouKnow? Stretchingkeepsusflexible,mobile,andindependentasweage.Ithelpspreventinjuries,reducessoreness, improvesbalance,posture,andevenrelievesstress.
Forthebestresults,stretchafterlightactivitylikewalkingwhenyourmusclesarewarm.Stretchgently,neverto thepointofpainandholdeachstretchforabout10seconds.
Aimtostretch2–3timesaweek,ordoshortdailysessionsforthemostbenefit.
Wanttolearnhowtostretchsafelyandeffectively?
JoinDynamicStretchwithKimMeyerseveryTuesday&Thursdayat10:05AM.Kimhasover35yearsof experienceandapassionforhelpingyoumovebetterandfeelbetter.
April Myers,MemberEngagement&RetentionCoordinator
PASS IT ON & CA$H IN! InviteYourFriendsandGetRewarded!
ReferafriendtojointheJandearna$50credittowardyourmembershipduesthroughour Member-Get-A-Memberprogram.
Children & Youth 5 ResearchinthefieldofEarlyChildhoodDevelopmenthasshown usmanytimesoverthatchildrenwhoaregivenwhole-body sensoryexperiencesduringtheirearlyyearshavegreater academicsuccessinelementaryschoolandbeyond.This happenswhenyoungchildrenaregivenlargeblocksof uninterruptedtimetoplay.Itisthroughopportunitiestoplay thatyoungchildrendeveloptheirunderstandingoftheworld, areabletoexploreconcepts,developcriticalthinkingskills, explorelanguageandcultivatethesocialskillsthatareso importantduringthisstageofdevelopment.
TheJCCBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildrenunderstandstheimportanceofplayinachild’searliest years.Childrenaregivenlargeblocksofuninterruptedtimetotrulyengageinfocusedplay.Wealsoknowthat transitionscanbestressfultoyoungchildren,solearningopportunitiesareintegratedintotheclassroom experiencetopurposefullylimitthenumberoftimeschildrenexperiencetransitionsthroughouttheday.Our curriculumisindividualizedtoeachchildandclassroomaswerecognizethatchildrenallhaveindividualneeds anddevelopatdifferentpacesatdifferenttimes.Thisfocusonresearchbased,developmentallyappropriate learningexperiencesisoneofthemanyreasonschildrenleaveourprogramsowellpreparedforthenextphase oftheirlearningjourney.
AttheBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildrenthejoyofchildhoodisvaluedandpromotedthroughout ourschoolcommunity,aschildrenlearninanurturing,loving,learningenvironment,frominfancythrough prekindergarten.Wearecurrentlyacceptingenrollmentapplicationsforthe2025-2026schoolyear.Formore informationaboutourearlychildhoodprogram,scantheQRcode,visitjccsanantonio.orgorcall 210-302-6846.
Calla Pfeifer
-Campos, DirectoroftheBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildren
J-CampSummer2025IsOfftoanAmazingStart! Summerisofficiallyinfullswing,andJ-Camp2025hastakenoff withexcitement,curiosity,andsomuchjoy.Fromtheveryfirst day,ourcampushasbeenfilledwithlaughter,creativity,and connection.Whethercampersarewithusforaweekorthewhole summer,they’resteppingintoexperiencesthatencouragegrowth, friendship,andfun—righthereinasafe,welcomingenvironment. We’vealreadylaunchedintoengagingthemedays,hands-on projects,swimming,sports,arts,andmore.Ourstaffisfocusedon helpingeverychildfeelseenandsupported,andwe’realready seeingincrediblemomentsofconfidence,kindness,andpure summermagicacrosseveryagegroup—fromKindergarten through9thgrade.
We’rejustgettingstarted,andwe’resogratefultobesharingthis seasonwithourJ-Campfamilies.Ifyouhaven’tjoinedusyet, there’sstilltime.Comeseewhatit’sallabout—whereyourchild canexplore,grow,andhavethetimeoftheirlifethissummer.
Youth & Camp Team
Children’sEnrichments OurChildren’sEnrichmentClassesare designedforchildrenages3through middleschool,offeringavarietyoffunand educationalexperiencesincluding:
Art
Sports
Dance
Science
Andmore!
Theseclasseshelpkidsbuildconfidence, ignitecreativity,andexplorenew interests,allinasafeandsupportive environment.
ScantheQRcodeorvisitourwebsiteto exploreoursummerofferingsandgeta sneakpeekatwhat’stocome!
Registration is now open for our Fall programs, including Mini AllSport, Mini Soccer, Mini Basketball, and the Fall Soccer Academy. Scan the QR code to learn more and register today!
Summer Recreation 6 SummerFitnessScheduleUpdate Asweheadintothesummermonths,pleasebesuretocheckthegroup exercisescheduleregularly.Classtimesandavailabilitymaychange,andsome classesmaybecanceled.
ImportantUpdate:
EveningHIITExpressandThursdaynightBodyPumpExpressclasseswill becanceledforthesummer.
Newlyadded:CardioDrummingwithLynonSundaysat10:00AM Toviewthemostup-to-dateschedule,scantheQRcodeprovidedbelow.
ClassHighlights
CardioDrumming:Drumyourwaytobettercardio,balance,and coordinationusingDrumsAlive®.Standorsitwhiledrummingtoupbeat music—funandenergizingforallfitnesslevels.
AquaTaiChi:Enjoygentlemovementandresistanceinthepool.Thisclass combinesTaiChiflow,breathwork,andrelaxation—allinthewater.Great foreveryfitnesslevel.
Stayactive.Stayflexible.Stayconnected. ScantheQRcodetoviewthesummerschedule.
TheJCCPoolwillcloseat4:00PMonJune16,andJune23forSeaSerpentSwimMeets. SummerSeaSerpentsSwimTeamissponsoredbySt.MaryMagdalenSchool.
AQUATICSPROGRAMSATTHEJ! Whetheryou'reintroducingyourbabytothewater,helpingyourchildgainconfidence,orfine-tuningyourownswimtechnique, theJhasaprogramforeveryageandstage.Ourexpertinstructorsandaward-winningcoachesareheretosupportswimmersof alllevelswithasafe,fun,andskill-buildingexperienceallsummerlong.
JCCSWIMACADEMY Ourcoreswimprogramfocusesonsafety,confidence,andskilldevelopment.Eachchildreceivesindividualizedattentionfrom dedicatedinstructorswhotailorlessonstotheircurrentabilities—helpingthemgrowstrongerandmoreconfidentinandoutof thewater.
BUBBLEBABY&MEACADEMY:AGES6MONTHS–3YEARS Thisplayful,parent-childclassisagentleintroductiontothewater.Throughengagingactivitiesandswim-readinesstechniques, littleonesbecomecomfortableinthepoolwhilelearningthroughfunandconnectionwiththeircaregiver.
AUGUSTSWIMCONDITIONINGCLASS Providesswimmersin6th-12thGradetheopportunitytopreparefortheupcomingswimseason,focusingontechniqueandspeed skills.Requirements:Participantsmustbeabletoswim6x100metersinunder2minutesand30seconds.
READY TODIVEIN?
ScantheQRcodeorvisitjccsanantonio.org/aquaticstoexploreouraquaticsprograms, registrationdates,fees,andmore.
MeetZacharyAshworth–TeamSanAntonioAthlete&2025LogoDesigner!
ZacharyhasbeenpartoftheJCCfamilysincehewasjustayearold,startinginourEarlyChildhoodDevelopment program.ThissummermarkshissecondtimeparticipatingintheJCCMaccabiGames,lastyearheplayedflag footballonamixedteamwithDallas,andthisyearhe’shittingthecourtsfortennis!
NotonlyisZacharycompeting,buthealsodesignedthisyear’sofficialTeamSanAntoniologo,proudly showcasinghiscreativityandcommunityspirit.
Atruesportsenthusiast,he’sadevotedfanofTheOhioStateBuckeyesandtheSanAntonioSpurs. Jewishteensages13–16fromSanAntoniowillheadtoTucson,ArizonathisJulyfortheJCCMaccabi Games,anunforgettableweekofsports,friendship,andJewishpride.Let’swishZacharyandallofTeam SanAntoniothebestofluck!
FESTIVAL Barshop JCC of San Antonio SANANTONIOANDAUSTINJEWISHFILM
Adult Engagement 7 PRESENT
SUMMERSERIES FREE CONCESSIONS! The2025SummerSeriesismadepossiblethroughtheRussellHillRogersFundfortheArts.
Forover20years,theSanAntonioJewishFilmFestivalhasunitedourcommunitythroughthepowerofstorytellingonscreen.Come experiencemeaningful,moving,andmemorablefilmsthatcelebrateJewishlife,culture,andconnection. Forfilmdetailsandtrailers,scantheQRcodeorvisitjccsanantonio.org/filmfestival.
In-PersonScreenings|Tickets$15|HeldattheCampusoftheSanAnotinoJewishCommunity
JUNE26|7PM GUNS&MOSES JULY10|7PM ONE
AUGUST10|4PM THEPROPERTY
Connect,Play,andEnjoyLiveMusicattheJ Fromweeklygamestospecialperformances,there’ssomethingforeveryoneattheJthissummer.OurGroupMah JonggsessionswillbeheldonTuesdays,June10,17,24,andJuly1,8,15,22,29at6:30PMforjust$5.Ifyou’re lookingtoimproveyourskills,IntermediateBridgemeetsonThursdays,June5,12,19,and26at9:15AMfor$20.
We’realsoexcitedtowelcometheCactusPearChamberMusicConcertonThursday,July10at11:00AM. ThisfreeeventwilltakeplaceintheLibraryontheCampusoftheSanAntonioJewishCommunityandisopentoall!
Wecontinuetoprovidetransportationformembers65+inthesurroundingareatoandfromtheJCCfordaily programsandspecialevents.Tocheckeligibility,ortosignupforkosherlunches, contactSarahRamat(210)302-6860orrams@jcc-sa.org.
StayuptodateonallthingsAdultProgramming,JewishLife,andCommunityEngagement. ScantheQRcodeorvisitjccsanantonio.org/adulthappeningstoexplorewhat’shappeningandgetinvolved!
Thankyoutothe
INHONOROF:
MiaCastro,ReginaMarshallandMandyMcNallen
8 Tributes Stay LauraRustin
INMEMORYOF:
JoshuaTaylor
JCCStaff
LOUIS&ROSEESSTMANEDUCATIONALSCHOLARSHIPFUND
INMEMORYOF:
MorrisBankler
StevenBankler
DaleEastman
Bonnie&BarryBankler
IngridEastman&Family
JCCFUTUREPROJECTS&NEWINITIATIVESFUND
INHONOROF:
AdamZeldesandBarbieScharf-Zeldesonthebirthoftheir grandson,
CaseArcherZeldes
Courtney&SteveSilver
INMEMORYOF:
MelIndyk
Carisa&JoshHeiss
ChannahKimmelmanLande
Carisa&JoshHeiss
JCCBoard&Staff
CHARLIEPEARLSENIORSERVICESFUND
INMEMORYOF:
BeatriceBeilin
SallyScharff
BertieFrank
ShirleyTudzin
DavidFrapart
MelIndyk
Iris&WarrenLieberman
WALTER&REBAVINERCHARITABLEFUND
INHONOROF:
BetsyCowan
SallyMonroeonherBirthday
Nancy&BarryPortnoyontheirAnniversary
BillVineronhisBirthday
Maxine&DickZuckerontheirAnniversary
MarySue&MaurieKern
INMEMORYOF:
DaleEastman
SteveShaper
MarySue&MaurieKern
Fall 2025 Author Speaker Series lineup! Eachyear,theBarshopJCCpresentsa dynamicseriesofauthorsandspeakers withamissiontoeducate,enlighten,and enrichourcommunity.Theseeventsare proudlymadepossiblethroughour partnershipwiththeJewishBookCouncil.
Let'sMakeitFormal! We want to acknowledge these individuals who have committed to supporting the future of our JCC through The LIFE & LEGACY Community Initiative and remind you to take the next step to formalize your gift.
Anonymous•CharlotteSueAlterman•GayleK.Alterman•RichardAlterman•StanleyAlterman JimBarshopandFamily•SteveandSusanButler
JeremyHeathDiskin•LaurenandJoeDuarte•JenniferandMarkEichelbaum•EstherFeinberg
HowardS.Feinberg•JerryE.andNancyK.Gerson•RhondaGurinsky•ShanaGurwitz
DannaHalff•JimHalff•LeslieHyman•AndrewD.Jacobson•HowardKasanoff
BethKarenKeough•PhilipA.Kolovson•SandyLevenshus•SaulLevenshus•PhilLynch
MarshaPenner•KristyandAlanPetlin• RichardA.andSaraPlanto•ReesaPullen•RozPullen
CathyandJimPottorf•RandyPulman•ShariPulman
Drs.IrvingandJoanRatner(OBM)• VardaandAdamRatner•FredRicci,Jr.
MichaelandSusanRosenberg•LaurenRoss•KendelCohen-Selig• JosSelig•JeffSiegel
SteveSilver • MiriamCourtneySilver•SharonTeich•AliceandRichardThorner
MaryandGordonWeiner• BarbieScharf-Zeldes•AdamZeldes
Forinformationontheformalizationprocess,visit www.jccsanantonio.org/support-the-j/life-and-legacy orcontactAllisonatsmitha@jcc-sa.org
