CenterPeace October/November2023 Tishri/Cheshvan/Kislev5784 Volume27•number5 Welcomes Its New CEO Seepage3 Breaking News! JCC San Antonio FacilityHours MeetourCEO MainEvent2023 What’sHappeningAtTheJ! Children&Youth YouthEnrichments Aquatics&Recreation Health&Fitness AdultHappenings UpcomingEvents Tributes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 L I K E A N D F O L L O W T H E J ! @jccsanantonio @the.j.sa There’ssomethingaboutthisplace.® CCJpohsraB Notice: Youwillseeaseriesofblackandwhite squaresthroughouttheCenterPeace TheseareQRcodes,andwhenyouscan themwithyourphoneortabletcamera, theywilldirectyoutoawebpagewith moreinformation .grOtiforP-noN egatsoPSU DIAP XT,oinotnAnaS 361#timreP retneCytinummoChsiweJpohsraB oinotnAnaSfo etS,ywHyratiliMWN00521 572 13287saxeT,oinotnAnaS grooinotnanasccj retsamtsoP HSUResaelP DETAD .LAIRETAM @the jsa fitness FREE Community event! fun for the whole family Seepage11 Main Event 2023 TURN BACK TIME YOU'RE INVITED TO THE... Seepage4
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The9thAnnual2023TexasKosherBBQChampionship
willbeheldSunday,November12,from11:00a.m.–4:00p.m.at CongregationAgudasAchim,16550HuebnerRoad,78248.Fromtender brisket,chicken,andsalmon(providedbyH-E-B)toflavorfulbeansandother sides,awidearrayofKOSHERBBQspecialtieswillbeonhandtosatisfyyour cravings.Sampleavarietyofflavors,sauces,andcookingtechniquesprepared bycompetingteamsasyoumakeyourwaythroughtheevent
Thisyear'seventisdedicatedtothememoryofChuckBlount,formerfood writerfortheSanAntonioExpress-NewsandstaunchsupporteroftheKosher BBQsinceitsinception.
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TheBarshopJewishCommunityCenterofSanAntonioiscommittedtohelpingindividualsdeveloptotheir maximumpotentialascitizensofourcommunityandournation TheJCCstrivestoinspireJewishJourneyswhilestrengthening individuallife,familyunityandcommunityinvolvement Wewillachievetheseobjectivesthroughcreativeandconstructive programswhichmeetthecultural,educationalandrecreationalneedsofindividuals,familiesandthecommunityatlarge
PaidadvertisementsappearinBarshopJCCpublicationsincludingprintanddigitalformatsTheJCCdoesnotendorseorevaluatetheadvertised product,service,orcompanynoranyoftheclaimsmadeorimpliedbytheadvertiserJCCreservestherighttorefuse,reject,orcancelanyadforany reasonatanytimewithoutliability.
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TheBarshopJewishCommunityCenterofSanAntonioisabeneficiary agencyoftheJewishFederationofSanAntonioandamemberofthe JewishCommunityCentersAssociationofNorthAmerica
Upcoming Holiday
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Goodtoseeyouagain!
Overthepastfewdays(asIhavesteppedintomynewCEOrole)I’veheardmany“welcomeback”typeof greetings.Ican’texpressinwordshowgreatitistocomeback“home,”butthethingisIneverreallyleft.Homeis wheretheheartisandmyfamilyhasalwaysheldtheJCCveryclosetoourhearts:
TheJCConRampartwasahomeawayfromhomeinthesummerfor meandmysiblings.Ifweweren’tinthepool(oronthedivingboard!), wewereplayingtennis,intheyouthloungeorgym;
TheBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildrenprovideda nurturingfoundationformychildren’sloveoflearningand exploration;
KidsClubandSummerCampofferedmyhusbandandIanoptionfor ourkidstoenjoyasafe,nurturing,funenvironmentforoutofschool timeactivities;
Alltherecreationfacilitieshaveprovidedanoutletforustospend timetogetherwhilefocusingonourphysicalwell-being;
Icouldgoonandon ThebottomlineistheJCCistrulyabirththrough lifeorganizationforusandthenotionofL’dorV’dorholdstrue.
AsIthinkaboutwhatIwanttoachieveinthisrole,alargepartofmygoalsrevolvearoundensuringthatallofour membersandparticipantsfeelthesamewaymyfamilydoesabouttheJ.Forsomeofyou,thatfeelingalready exists,butIseemanyopportunitiesforustohelpcreatethatfeelingforothers,whetherthey’vesteppedinsidethe JCCyetornot.Iinviteyoutoincludefriends,colleagues,andfamilytobepartofwhatyoualreadyexperiencehere. Whetherit’stheMainEvent(Saturday,November4),anauthorevent(seepage10),orasoccergame,helpthem connectwithus!Ifyouneedguestpasses,pleaseaskandwe’dbehappytoprovidethem.
ThepastfewdayshavebeenexcitingandI’veenjoyedvisitingwithformerandnewcolleagues,membersand supporters.Ilookforwardtoengagingwithyou!Wewillbehostingseveralopportunitiestoinviteyouandthe greatercommunitytostopbyandsayhi,sostaytuned.Inthemeantime,IhopetoseeyouattheMainEventon November4.It’sourlargestfundraiseroftheyear,supportingyouth,olderadults,andscholarshipservices.While therewillbegreatfood,amartinibar,afunbandandanopportunitytomingle,theeventishelpingusraiseneeded dollarstosupporttheworkwedoonadailybasis.Ican’twaittoseeyou!
Seeyousoon,
Carisa
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edsfromthiseventbenefityouth,olderadults,andscholarship ofyoursupport,ourcommunityhasaccesstotheseandother eirmaximumpotentialandinspiringJewishjourneys.
Main Event 2023 4 4 Rewindtothe80'sinyour raddestattire(ifyou'dlike)! UnwindWithCaptivatingEntertainment Live&SilentAuctions CasinoGames Live80'sBand PassingStrangers ...AndMore! Butmostimportantly, Swe'llpaytributeto aulLevenshusand hisremarkable contributionstothe BarshopJCCof SanAntonio. and more to come... Indulge In Delectable Food Topurchaseticketsvisit jccsanantonio.org/mainevent orscanthecode Thank you Saul! Enjoy Refreshing Drinks Martinis, Margaritas, and more! Martinibarprovidedby Margaritasprovidedby EliteBartendingServices
Topurchaseticketsorsponsorshipsvisitjccsanantonio.org/mainevent NOV o4 2o23 7:3opm MONTH DAY YEAR TIME At the JCC YOU'RE INVITED TO A REMARKABLE EVENING
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TheJCCproudlyannouncesthatCalla Pfeifer-Campos,CurriculumDirector fortheBlockandDreebenSchoolfor YoungChildren,hasbeenselectedto participateinaspecialcohortof JewishEducators.
CallawilljoinJewisheducatorsfrom acrosstheUnitedStatesandIsraelin ReggioEmilia,Italy,foranintensive week-longseminarinDecember The PreschoolsandInfant-Toddler CentersofReggioEmiliaarewidely recognizedassomeofthetopearlychildhoodprogramsin theworld.Theseminaraimstoprovideanin-depthstudy oftheReggioEmiliaschools'values,principles,and practicesthroughaJewishlens.Discussionswillfocuson incorporatingJewishtraditionsintotheReggioApproach. Thiswillincludetoursofschools,participatinginresearch projects,andseveraleducationaltrainingsbeforeand aftertheseminarinItaly.
TheReggioApproachinspirestheJCCBlockandDreeben SchoolforYoungChildrentoearlychildhoodeducation, andtheteachershavebeenstudyingtheeducational philosophyformanyyears Thisisanamazingopportunity forourCurriculumDirector,wholeadsourteacher professionaldevelopment,tovisittheseprogramsand learntheirprocessesandpractices Callawillreturnto sharethisknowledgewithourteachers,whichwillenrich theexperienceforthechildrenandfamiliesatourschool. CongratulationstoCallaandtheSchoolForYoung Children!
Artistic ourney
FogielGiftShopSpotlightonLocalArtists
Eachmonth,wecarefullycurateandcelebrate thetalentthatthrivesinourmidst,handpicking adistinguishedartisttograceourlobbyand FogielGiftShopwiththeirremarkablecreations Thisendeavorisatestamenttoourcommitment tofosteringtheartsandembracingtherich artisticdiversityofourcommunity It'sachance foryoutoimmerseyourselfinthecreative geniusthatsurroundsus,asweshinealighton thebeauty,innovation,andsoul-stirringstories wovenintoeverybrushstrokeandsculpture. Joinusinhonoringourlocalartistsand exploringthedepthoftheirimaginativeworlds, onemasterpieceatatime Visit jccsananotnio.org/fogielgiftshoptolearnmore abouteachartist.
KatieGates YouthandCamp ProgramCoordinator
SameFacesDifferentPlaces! Would you like to promote your artwork? Check out page 11 for an exciting opportunity!
AriannaThielen Corporate&Community DevelopmentCoordinator
NishimaKaplan JulyArtist
HannahMargolis AugustArtist
CatPeck SeptemberArtist
SusanButler OctoberArtist
Children & Youth
ThechildrenatTheJCCBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildrenhavebeenbusylearningallabouttheJewishHighHolidays. Childrenlistenedtostories,sangsongs,heardtheshofar,andlearnedaboutthedifferentwayseachholidayiscelebrated InSeptemberwecelebratedRoshHashanah,theJewishNewYear.Classeshadtheopportunitytoexploreapplesandhoneyto sweetentheNewYear.ThechildrenalsolearnedaboutYomKippurandSukkot.
YomKippuristheDayofAtonement.Thisisadifficultholidayforchildrentograsp.Teachersfocusonwhatitmeanstobesorryand toforgiveusingavarietyofbookssuchasTheHardestWord:AYomKippurStory.
Sukkotisaholidaywherechildrenhavetheopportunitytohaveamultisensoryexperience ChildrenmadedecorationsfortheSukkah, smelledtheetrog,andshookthelulav.ClasseshadtheopportunitytoparticipateindifferentactivitiesintheSukkahaswell.They hadmusicwithMs Janieandsomeclassesenjoyedapicniclunch
AsOctoberbegins,thechildrenwillbelearningaboutSimchatTorah.SimchatTorahisacelebrationwhenthefinalportionofthe Torahisreadandisbegunagain.ChildreninteractwiththeTorah,dance,andcelebrate.TheylovetoseetheTorahunrolledand rerolledagain
OneofourgoalsatTheSchoolforYoungChildrenistomaketheseholidayexperiencesmeaningfulandhelpchildrenconnecttothe holidaysondevelopmentally-appropriatelevels Teachershaveopportunitiesthroughouttheyeartolearnabouttheholidaysand collaboratetofindnewandexcitingwaystohelpthechildrenconnecttoeachone.Bykeepingtheseexperienceshands-onand interactive,childrenrememberthemfromyeartoyearandlookforwardtothecelebrations!
Art Auction
TheBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildrenwillholdtheirAnnualArtAuctiontheweekofNovember13th.Childrenineach classcreateartandwiththehelpoffamiliesthisartisturnedintogorgeousanduniquemasterpieces.TheArtAuctionhelpsraise fundsforourTeacherEnrichmentFund TheTeacherEnrichmentFundenablesourteacherstoparticipateinprofessional conferencesandworkshops.Italsoallowsustobringinspecialistsforschool-wideprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities.These opportunitiesenableourteacherstobringnewandenrichingexperiencestoourclassroomsandchildren.
Beonthelookoutforinformationsharedonoursocialmediaplatformsorcalltheschoolofficeat210-302-6846.
Kids Club
Weareexcitedaboutthisschoolyear!
OurenrollmentinKidsClubisfull.Ifyouareinterestedandwanttobeplacedonourwaitinglist,pleasecontactusat jcckidsclub@jcc-sa.org.
InSeptember,KidsClubkids welcomedRoshHashanah(the JewishNewYear)byeating ApplesandHoney.
FallandWinterCamps
EveryFriday,wetaketimeto celebrateShabbataswereflect onthepastweekandlookforward totheweekend.
Childrenenjoyeatingchallahand relaxingonFridayafternoons.
ItseemslikeSummerCampendedyesterday!However,thefallholidaysarecomingupquickly. Comejoinusandbereunitedwithfellowcampersfromthesummerormeetnewfriends.
FallCampdatesareNovember20-22
WinterCampdatesareDecember18-22&December26-29.
Registrationisopenandwelookforwardtoseeingyouthere!
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LittleYogis
YogaDaySchool
Youth Enrichments
FlagFootball
Comejointhefuninthisrelaxedandplayfulclassthatpromotes developmentofbodyawareness,balance,flexibility,andagility Childrenactoutstoriesthroughaseriesofposeswhilelearning moreaboutthemselvesandbuildingself-esteem.
Tuesdays:4:00pm-4:30pm
3.5–5yearolds
Session2:October17th–December12th
Noclass:November21st
Tuesdays:4:45pm-5:15pm
Grades:K–1st
Session2:October17th–December12th
Noclass:November21st
SavortheMoment
Strengthenavarietyofskillsduringthiscookingclass. Childrenwillusetheirsenses,tunetheirfinemotorskills,and explorefavoriteandnewflavorsastheySavortheMoment andmakememorieswhilegoingonaculinaryadventure.
Thursdays:3:45pm-4:15pm
Grades:K-1st
Session2:October26th-December14th
Noclass:November23rd
Golf
TheKidsonCourseGolfAcademyisanexcellentprogramfor youngindividualslookingtodeveloptheirmotorskillsandgain anunderstandingandappreciationforthesportofgolf.It offersacomprehensivecurriculumthatcoversthebasicsof golf,includingputting,chipping,andswinging
Wednesdays
3.5-5yearolds|3:00pm-3:30pm K-1stgrade|3:45pm-4:45pm
Session2:October4th-November8th
Session3:November15th-December13th
Noclass:November22nd
YouthTennisClinics
TheJCCYouthTennisprogramteachestennisfundamentalsand skillstochildrenandteensbasedontheirlevelofcompetitionand age Ourtennisstaffareheretohelpyourchildsucceed!
Scanthecodeorvisitourwebsitetolearnmore aboutYouthEnrichments&toregister!
FlagFootballisanexcellentwayforyourchildtolearnthe fundamentalsoffootball Theprogramwillconcentrateon throwing,catching,agilityrunactivities,andunderstanding7on7 flagfootballrules.
October30th-December18th
Mondays|1st/2ndGrade|Coed|4:00pm-4:55pm Tuesdays|3rd/4thGrade|Coed|4:00pm-4:55pm Wednesdays|5th/6thGrade|Coed|4:15pm-5:10pm
FallBasketballClinics
TheJCCSummerBasketballClinicsisanexcellentopportunity forplayerstodeveloptheirbasketballskillsinafun,safe environment.ClinicsareledbyourexperiencedCoachClark anddesignedforallagesandskilllevels
RisingStars
Kindergartento2ndGrade
October17th-November14th
4:00pm-5:00pm
HoopItUp
Ages7-12yearsold
October16th-November13th
4:00pm-5:00pm
Elite
Ages12-18yearsold
October18th-November15th
4:45pm-5:45pm
ThanksgivingBasketballClinics
RisingStars
November20th-November22nd|12:00pm-1:00pm
HoopItUp
November20th-November22nd|1:30pm-3:30pm
Elite N b 20th N b 22 d|3:45pm-5:55pm
SpursBasketball
Scanthecodeorvisitourwebsitetolearnmore aboutYouthSports&toregister!
MemberRegistration
$110|November13th-December31st
$115|January1st-January8th
CommunityRegistration
$160|November27th-December31st
$170|January1st-January8th
TheSpursYouthBasketballLeagueoffersthecommunityan enjoyable,positive,andthrillingbasketballexperience Participants willgainasolidgraspofteambasketballfundamentalswhile enjoyingweeklygames.
January8-March5 Mondays|Pre-k/Kinder|Coed|4:00pm-4:55pm
Wednesdays| 3rd/4thGrade|Coed|4:00pm-4:55pm
Thursdays|5th/6thGrade|Coed|4:15pm-5:10pm
JCCMaccabiGames
Wewerethrilledtohavetwovibrantgroupsofteenagersjointhisyear's JCCMaccabiGames.OnegroupexploredIsrael,competinginthrilling competitionsbeforeembarkingonaneye-openingtourofthecountry'srich historyandculture.TheothergroupventuredtoFortLauderdale,embracing thespiritoftheGamesamidstthesun-soakedparadise.Eachparticipant cherishedtheirexperiences,forginglastingmemoriesandbonds Looking forwardtonextsummer,weanticipateevengreateradventuresand welcomemoreyoungathletestoourJCCMaccabiGamesfamily Formore information,reachouttoDylanAshworthatashworthd@jcc-saorg The futurepromisesexcitement,andwecan'twaittoshareitwithyou!
Athlete,EmmaBaugh& DirectorofYouth&Camp,DylanAshworth
Athletes MicahHickey,SamLocurto,JakobRoethler
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Tuesdays|1st/2ndGrade|Coed|4:00pm-4:55pm
Aquatics & Recreation
SplashPad:WinterSiesta*StartingOctober1st*
OurlivelySplashPadistakingawintersiesta.It'llbeback,fullyenergizedand eagerforfun,whenspringgracesuswithitspresence.Duringthishiatus,we ensureeverythingstaysintip-topshapeforyourenjoyment.And,ofcourse, remember,ourheatedpoolremainsopenforthosewhowanttobaskin warmthduringtheLoneStarState'schillyseason!
JCCSwimClub
eswimprogramledbyprofessionalaward-winningswimcoaches,dedicatedtonurturing swimmersofalllevelsandaspirations
Days×varybyagegroup
Now-March28,2024
GradesKinder-12th
MonthlyfeeMember$40|MonthlyfeeCommunity$65
Viewourwebsiteforrequirements
RegistrationisopentoMembers&Community
Todiscovermoreandexploreeverythingrelatedtoaquatics,youcaneither scantheprovidedcodeorvisitthewebsiteatjccsanantonio.org/aquatics
Tennis
Findoutwhyeveryoneistalkingabout TennisattheJCC!Ourteamoftennis professionalsisequippedtohelpplayersof anyskill,frombeginnerstoveterans,take theirtennisgametothenextlevel!
InterestedinexploringtennisattheJ?
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INDOOR
Diveintotheheart-poundingactionofindoor Pickleballatourfacility.Whetheryou'reaseasoned proorabeginnerlookingtotrythisfast-growing sport,ourIndoorPickleballcourtsaretheplacetobe. PrivateLessonsAvailable Inadditiontoourgroupplayoptions,weoffer personalizedprivatelessonstohelpyouhoneyour skillsandtakeyourgametothenextlevel.Comejoin ickleballgamewith ors!
Withtwoleaguestochoosefrom,therewillbenoshortageofbasketballthisfall! Visitwwwjccsanantonioorg/ballislifeformoreinformation
6'2&UnderLeague
Thisleagueisopento playersthatareaheightof 6'2andbelow.
October11-December6
Wednesdays 7:15pm-9:15pm
OpenLeague
Thisleagueisopentoall playersthatare17andolder. October12-December7
Thursdays 7:15pm-9:15pm
OpenLeague (Sundays)
October15-December10
Sundays 1:15pm-5:15pm
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Health & Fitness
seniorgames
WHERE LEGENDS NEVER RETIRE, THEY COMPET
jccsanantonio.org/texasseniorgames
Callingallvibrantathletesaged50andabove!TheTexasSeniorGamesawaityou! Embracethethrillofcompetition,connectwithfellowenthusiasts,andshowcase yoursportingprowess.Withovertwentydiversesportstochoosefrom,including pickleball,tennis,track,andcycling,there'sachallengeforeveryone.Joinusin celebratingactiveaging,andchaseyourgold,silver,orbronzedreams.Don'tmiss yourchancetobeapartofthisexhilaratingjourney.Visitourwebsitefor upcomingregistrationdetails,eventdates,andsponsorshipopportunities!
GroupExerciseScheduleissubjecttochangevisitjccsanantonio.org/groupexercisetodayorscanthecodetostayuptodate
Registration is required for all Group Exercise Classes
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learnmore&toregisterforallprograms
VaccineClinic
ProvidedbyWalgreens
Flu,RSV,andNewCovidVaccines
NavigatingtheMedicareMaze
Wanttoknowallthereistoknowabout PartA,B,CandD?
BobWetesnik,anindependent MedicarebrokerwithTexasMedicare Solutions,hopestohelpyoumakesense oftheMedicaremaze
Wednesday,October18
IntermediateBridge
Elevateyourbridgegamewithourclass seriescoveringadvancedstrategies. Lessonsinclude"OpenerBidsNotrump," "TakeoutDoubles,""Preempts," "Opening2♣,""Stayman,"and"Jacoby Transfers."Levelupyourskillsand masterthegame!
Thursday,October5 11:00am-1:00pm
JCCHolzmanAuditoriumC
ToRSVPcall210-302-6860
CookingwithBubby
Wherewewhipupallthetimelessclassics justlikeatBubby'shouse!
October19|10:30am|PotatoKnish November16|10:30am|Latkes
DropinMahJongg
Joinourdrop-inclassforafunand engagingexperience!
Tuesdaysat6:30pm
Wednesdaysat10:30am
Member:Free|Community:$5
6:30-7:30PM
Members$15|Community$20
Priceperclass
Thursdaysat9:30AM
October19-December14
Shalom
Folklorico
Comeandexperiencethemusic,colors andtraditionsofMexicowhilelearning thebasicsofBalletFolkloricowith guestinstructorBlancaZetina. Designedforbeginnersandadultsofall ages,this8-weeksessionwillteachyou basicfootworkandfaldeo(skirt movement).
Members$60|Community$80
Tuesdaysat6:30PM
October31-December19
BeginnerHebrewClass
Thisbeginnerscourseintroducesthe Hebrewlanguage'sbasicelements,the Hebrewalphabet'sfundamentalaspects, pronunciation,andgrammar.
November1st-December6th Wednesdaysat6:30pm
Instructor RabbiEphraimBarker
JCCMember$150|Community$225
ExperienceSukkot,SanAntoniostyle!
StepintotheSukkahwithustoshakethelulavandetrog, savordeliciousharvestfare,sampleflavorfulsalsa,andeven discovertheartofsalsadancing.Childrencangetcreative withfunartsandcraftsactivities!
Thisinclusive,family-friendlyeventwelcomeseveryone fromthecommunity,andit'scompletelyfree!
October 2 4:00pm-6:00pm
JCC Sukkah (Near Tennis Courts)
Visitjccsanantonio.orgtolearnmore&RSVP!
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FREEEVENT!
Saveyourseatbyregisteringathmmsa.org/events/#patches
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Helping
Acclaimed Elder-Law Attorney & Radio Host Todd Marquardt will speak about making advance arrangements for our Senior Years.
Wednesday, October 25 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Barshop Jewish Community Center
Youcanpurchaseasatisfyinglunchat$11perperson andtreatyourselftoaKosher(Dairy)mealfeaturing VegetableLasagna,aBeverage,andaDessert.
Don't miss this important program on how to plan for your future NOW!
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FOLLOWEDBY NQ&AWITHAUTHOR,EXPLORER,ANDLECTURER,CHRISNICOLA AMAISBASEDOFFOFHISBOOK,"SECRETSOFTHEPRIEST’SGROTTO"
to Plan for Senior Legal Issues
LEARN
LUNCH &
2 6 N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 3 Arts& CraftsExpo B A R S H O P J C C 1:00PM-5:00PM Preparetobeamazedasthecommunity comesalivewithcolor,imagination,and craftsmanshipatourmuch-anticipated Arts&CraftsExpo! FORMOREINFORMATIONVISITJCCSANANTONIOORG
ARTISTS Join our Local Arts & Crafts Expo and let your talent shine! Get ready for a blast of creativity! Discover all the details at jccsanantonio.org or scan the code!
12:00PM-4:00PM
CallingAllLocal
jccsanantonio.org/Hadassahtoregister!
ThankyoutothemanyfamiliesandindividualswhocontributedtotheJCCinHonororinMemoryofsomeonespecialduringJuly&August2023
LOUIS&ROSEESSTMANEDUCATIONALSCHOLARSHIPFUND
INMEMORYOF:
JaneBankler
JaniceClapson
LuiseBankler
Bonnie&BarryBankler
Claudia&DonBankler
BOBGURWITZSPORTSFUND
INHONOROF:
GaryGurwitzonhisBirthday
PhyllisDavis
JoyceShefts
INMEMORYOF:
JoyceShefts
TheBeldonFamily
LoisDanforth
MarleneGlasser
JCCBoard&Staff
DebraKress
SandyKress
MargaretMueller
SallyScharff
HOLOCAUSTEDUCATIONFUNDOFJEWISHSTUDIES
INHONOROF:
AllJewsandGentiles
RobertGiovanniZuniga
JCCFUTUREPROJECTS&NEWINITIATIVESFUND
INMEMORYOF:
RobertBeals
Sandy&SaulLevenshus
EileenBrown
RabbiMatthewSimon
JCCBoard&Staff
Sandy&SaulLevenshus
CHARLIEPEARLSENIORSERVICESFUND
INHONOROF:
LoniMcConnellonherSpecialBirthday
Marilyn&GaryRatkin
INMEMORYOF:
RobertBeals
SallyScharff
LarryGoodman
Nancy&MartinHoenig
Iris&WarrenLieberman
LionelHutkoff
MarshaBlanke
AnnKanter
IsabelResendez
SallyScharff
HarrietWolf
ShirleyTudzin
WALTER&REBAVINERCHARITABLEFUND
INHONOROF:
NormanJacobson
SallyandWadeMonroeontheirAnniversary
MarySue&MaurieKern
INMEMORYOF:
AnnKanter
RebaandWalterViner
MarySue&MaurieKern
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.
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Forinformationontheformalizationprocess,visit www.jccsanantonio.org/support-the-j/life-and-legacy/ orcontactAriannaThielenatthielena@jcc-saorg
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