2017 Spring J Connect

EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JCC HOUSTON

April 2017

Connect Magazine

Spring 2017

Impact Report Edition

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J Connect Magazine

April 2017 Contents

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 J Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Spring Scholars Series . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Board and Staff Listings ����������������������7 Children's Scholarship Ball ��������������� 8 J Annual Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LOCATION DIRECTORY MILTON LEVIT FAMILY CAMPUS

5601 S. Braeswood Houston, TX 77096–3907

Joe Weingarten Building 713.729.3200 Mon–Thur | 7:00 AM–10:00 PM Fri | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Sat | Closed Sun | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Fitness Center 713.551.7211 Mon–Thur | 5:00 AM–10:00 PM Fri | 5:00 AM–6:00 PM Sat | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Sun | 8:00 AM–6:00 PM The Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School Falik Education Center The Joe Levit Family Parenting Center 713.551.7200 Mon–Fri | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM The Boniuk Family Indoor Tennis Center & The Harris J. Weingarten Outdoor Tennis Complex 713.551.7292 Mon–Thur | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM Fri | 8:00 AM–6:00 PM Sat | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Sun | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Join on your terms

A membership for every budget starting at $216/yr.

Visit erjcchouston.org/membership for more information.

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THE MERFISH TEEN CENTER

9000 S. Rice Houston, TX 77096–2626 713.838.7200

Mon | 9:00 AM–10:00 PM Tue–Wed | 10:00 AM–7:00 PM Thur | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM Fri | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Sat | Closed Sun | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

THE JCC WEST HOUSTON HERZSTEIN BUILDING

1120 Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77079–3002 281.556.5567

Mon–Thur | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Fri | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Sat–Sun | Closed The Ellen Boniuk Early Childhood School 281.556.5567 Mon–Fri | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM For a complete phone directory, please visit erjcchouston.org.

Holidays and Special Events APRIL

Spring Scholar Series The Lion King Experience Sing for Your Life Tennis Center Open House

April 26-May 3 April 20-May 7 April 23 April 30

MAY

Annual Golf Tournament Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration An Afternoon with Sholem Aleichem The Chosen Shelly Serota Memorial Tournament 81st Annual Meeting BAS PreK Graduation Summer Kick-off Pool Party

4:00 PM 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

May 1 May 2 May 7 May 11-21 May 12 May 16 May 24 May 29

JUNE

J Camps Pre-Camp 1 Circus of the Kids Camp Performances

Meet the Camp Counselors J Camps Session I

11:00 AM 4:30 PM–7:00 PM 2:00 PM 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Begins June 5-9 June 9 June 11 June 11 Begins June 12

JULY

J Camps Session II

1:00 PM 11:00 AM

Begins July 10

AUGUST

J Camps Session III Fall Classes Begin

Begins August 7 August 27

Winter/Spring Holiday Hours Holiday

Date

Front of Building

Fitness

Tennis

Memorial Day

May 29

Closed

Shavuot

May 30

Close at 6:00 PM

Shavuot

May 31

Closed

Shavuot

June 1

Closed

Independence Day

July 4

Closed

Gymnastics

8:00 AM-6:00 PM

5:00 AM-10:00 PM

8:00 AM-10:00 PM 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

For a full list of all facility holiday hours, including indoor and outdoor pool, visit us online at erjcchouston.org

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Evelyn Rubenstein JCC along with Theater LaB Houston is proud to present the stage adaptation of The Chosen. It’s the 50th anniversary of Chaim Potok’s blockbuster novel, but many of the difficult times in the book reflect issues still alive today.

Coming in May

The Chosen is about a complicated friendship between two Jewish boys who meet in 1940s Brooklyn. The four characters in the play are first and second-generation Jewish immigrants living in New York at the end of World War II. To varying degrees, they all view America as a land of hope, where they can enjoy religious, economic and educational freedom. But danger and conflict lurk when their individuality and traditions are lost in the vastness of American life.

The boys and their fathers learn important lessons about themselves on the path to understanding and reconciliation.

Linda Phenix, a resident director at Theater LaB Houston, directs the play. “I am thrilled that The Chosen will be presented at the J. It is an honor to be a part of this amazing project,” said Linda. “Jerry LaBita, Theater LaB Houston’s Producing Director, has been working for many months on the production as have Marilyn Hassid, Assistant Executive Director at the J along with Steve Garfinkel, coordinator of the J’s Theater Program. Marilyn is the dramaturge for this project, helping with research about the play. Marc Gessner is the lighting designer and Theater LaB Houston’s Scott Lupton is both assistant director and sound designer.”

Steve Garfinkel will also be flexing his acting chops in the role of Reb Saunders. Along with Steve, the cast includes Brad Goertz, Trevor B. Cone, Brian Chambers and John Forgy. “I had the opportunity to sit through the first rehearsal and was amazed at what a perfect fit each of these actors – all among Houston’s finest–is for his role, “ said Marilyn Hassid.

Mark your calendars for The Chosen being presented at the Kaplan Theater on May 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, and 21. For ticket information, visit erjcchouston.org/theatre or call the Kaplan Theatre Box office at 713.551.7255.

YOUTH THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

The Lion King JR

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Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world.

The African savannah comes to life on the Kaplan stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle...and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Teen Cast Thursday, April 20 | 7:00 PM Sunday, April 23 | 12:00 PM JCCS Cast A Thursday, April 27 | 7:00 PM Sunday, April 30 | 2:00 PM Sunday, April 30 | 5:00 PM

JCCS Cast B Thursday, May 4 | 7:00 PM Sunday, May 7 | 2:00 PM Sunday, May 7 | 5:00 PM

In Advance: $7 Member | $10 Public At the Door: $10 Member | $15 Public

J Board & Staff 2016–2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

Debbie Kaplan President

Marty Aaron Maida Asofsky Donald Brodsky* Dr. Vivianne Bunin Eric Cohen Ben Cowan Debra Dluhy Eric Efron Joe Epstein Theba Feldman* Michelle Cororve Fingeret Sandra Finkelman J. Lawrence Folloder* Donna Gershenwald Jeryl Golub Maxine Goodman Leah Gross Roslyn Haikin* Albert Hiller* Lonny Hoffman Erin Nigh Johnson Dr. Arnold Kagan Ann Kaufman* Stephen Kaufman* Diane Lee Kraitman Noah Kruger Bobby Lapin* Eve Lapin Jack Lapin*

Bobbi Samuels Honorary President Lauren Blachman Kenneth Katz Ron Oppenheimer Vice Presidents Rebecca Block Secretary Jeremy Samuels Treasurer Gregg Sheena Asst. Treasurer Joel Dinkin Executive Vice President

BOARD COMMITTEES

Nancy Lerner* Benjy Levit Leah Madof Gerald Merfish* Karol Musher* Michael Jeffrey Pappert Dr. Stacey Rose Michael Rubenstein J. Victor Samuels* Ed Schreiber* Anat Kelman Shaw Robyn Shkolnick Bubba Silberstein* Dan Steiner* Jay Steinfeld Sam Stolbun* Brian A. Terlinsky Yael Trusch Linda Walter* Melissa Wolfson Todd Yomtov Jennifer Haikin Zach Ron Zach

Adults & Sr. Adults Ellen Trachtenberg Audit Steve Finkelman BAS Debra Dluhy Board Engagement Erin Johnson/Diane Lee Kraitman Book Fair Eve Lapin/Lisa Sheinbaum Budget & Finance Jeremy Samuels CJLL Joe Pryzant Children & Camping Jennifer Haikin Zach Dance Terry Cominsky Development Leah Gross Facilities Marty Aaron Film John Dreyfus Fitness Brad Staller Golf Tournament Abe Goren Music Adrianne Lavis Nominating Bobbi Samuels Scholarship Ball Abby Ackerman/Erika Kaufman Security Michael Pappert Teens Donna Gershenwald/Elyse Kalmans Tennis Pam Diebner Theater Maida Asofsky West Houston Melissa Wolfson

Wendy Bernstein Elizabeth Cohen Mardi Kunik Appointments *Past Presidents

2016–2017 ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM STAFF ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAM STAFF

Joel Dinkin Executive Vice President

ADULT SERVICES Morgan Steinberg, Director, Adult & Senior Services Kate Daniel, Meals on Wheels Program Coordinator Cathy Podell, Adult Program Coordinator Esther Bethke, Adult & Meals on Wheels Administrative Assistant Manuel Manteca, J Ride Driver Donald Rodgers, J Ride Driver

Alan Lipman Associate Executive Director Teri Greenblatt Assistant Executive Director Marilyn Hassid Assistant Executive Director Alison Sullivan Chief Financial Officer Cynthia Lavenda Director, Finance Monica Gonzales Director, Human Resources Maryann Mueller Accounts Receivable Maribel Navarro Accounts Payable Melanie Beltram Executive Administrative Assistant Laura Astrich Facilities Operations & Transportation Coordinator Betty Tonnessen Scholarship Coordinator Nohemy Vasquez Payroll Specialist Melissa Gordon Community Engagement Director

AQUATICS Lee Hutchens, Director, Aquatics Pia Alexandria VanTho, Administrative Coordinator Janet Strimel, Lesson Coordinator ARTS & CULTURE Maxine Silberstein, Director, Dance Program Amy Rahmani, Assistant Director Jasmine Ross, Administrative Assistant Lee Snyder, Technical Crew Jerry Lynch, Technical Crew Barbara Lindenberg, Book Fair Manager BUILDING SERVICES James Monroe, Porter Josh Molock, Porter Kenny Morford, Porter Carl Smith, Porter Dan Fagan, Maintenance Specialist Stacey Legenfeld, Maintenance Specialist Ralph Thomas, Maintenance Specialist BOBBI & VIC SAMUELS CENTER FOR JEWISH LIVING & LEARNING Rabbi Jill Levy, Director, CJLL Rabbi Samantha Safran, Assistant Director, CJLL Nomi Barancik, Family Programs Coordinator Shayna Finn Director, Outreach and Mischpacha & Me Rachel Teichman, Family Outreach Specialist Miki Plotkin, Shaliach

CHILDREN & CAMPING Randy Comensky Director, Children, Youth & Camping Julie Levine, Assistant Director & Sport Stars Coordinator Laura Talisman, Kids Zone Coordinator Eva De La Cruz, Youth Theatre Coordinator Kathy Sabia, Administrative Assistant

HEALTH & FITNESS Robin Fortenberry, Director, Fitness Services Blair Bushong, Personal Trainer Coordinator Monico Evans, Personal Trainer Linda Garcia, Receptionist Katrina Goodman, Receptionist Sandy Reyes, Receptionist

Mary Martin, RSVP Project Coordinator Curt Sterner, RSVP Project Coordinator Lynda Mendez, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Vargiu, Director, Senior Companions Lucy Herrada, Administrative Assistant Sarah Classen, Director, Foster Grandparents Program Bea Rivas, Administrative Assistant

DEVELOPMENT Anita Bormaster, Director, Annual Giving Anna Shabtay, Director, Special Projects & Member Services Michelle Frankfort, Development Associate Judy Weil, Donor Services Coordinator Sylvia Dauber, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

MARKETING Jason Dobrolecki, Chief Marketing Officer Renée Harris, Director, Marketing Daryl Freedman, Online Marketing Manager Michelle Groogan, Public Relations Coordinator Lorraine Okun Nogee, Graphic Designer Natalie Ferguson, Graphic Designer

TENNIS Erik Kiser, Tennis Center Director & Head Tennis Pro Melissa Bonham, Front Desk Teri Harris, P/T Receptionist Tristan Rogers, P/T Receptionist Ian Schoolcraft, Front Desk

MEALS ON WHEELS Archie Marie Bailey, Client Eligibility Assessment Broderick Braggs, Meal Delivery Denise Cope, Meal Delivery; Client Eligibillity Assessment Marlene Fruth, Meal Delivery Kelly Hoover, Packing Room Coordinator Phillip Lee, Meal Delivery Segun Illori, Meal Delivery Brinna Richardson, Meal Delivery Laykie Donin, Kitchen Lead–Kosher Meals

JCC WEST HOUSTON Jennifer Rochkind, Director Sarah Deitch, Administrative Assistant Lesta Remke, Administrative Assistant

EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES Bonnie Kasner, Director, Early Childhood Education Jan Cockbill, Director, Infant Care Faye Casell, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education Meagan Friedman, Director, Preschool Services Michelle Muscat, STARS Program Coordinator Michele Renfrow, Judaic & Secular Curriculum Coordinator Jessica Zonneveld, Administrative Assistant Nickie Sereal, Receptionist & Registration GYMNASTICS Tim Erwin, Program Director Adam Benas, Womens Team Head Coach & Coordinator Bo Morris, Boys Team Head Coach Roumen Yordanov, Womens Team Head Coach Kristina Burgess, Preschool Coordinator Matthew First, Sports & Recreation Coordinator Leslie Franklin, Administrative Assistant

TRANSPORTATION Gwen Sam, Transportation

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Kat Hastings, Member Services Asst. Director Alex Fritsch, Member Services Associate Janis Odensky, Member Services Associate SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES Walt McFadden, Director, RSVP, Foster Grandparents & Senior Companions Becky Brown, RSVP Project Coordinator Jimmy Johnson, RSVP Coordinator Mary Ann Kelley, RSVP Project Coordinator

WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER? YOU CAN HELP! Questions? Visit erjcchouston.org/volunteer or contact Sylvia Dauber at 713.551.7227.

EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JCC HOUSTON

81st Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 16 | 7:00 PM

Kaplan Theatre |The Gerald Rauch Cultural And Performing Ar ts Wing We invite the community to our 81st annual meeting, an opportunity for members and the public to get an update on the state of the agency. We will also recognize and honor several key members of the community, as well as hold the election of officers and board members.

Announcing David H. White Award recipient

Bobbi Samuels

and the Stanley Rosenblatt Volunteer Excellence Award and Jerry Wische Staff Excellence Award Dessert & wine reception in the Deutser Art Gallery immediately following the program.

RSVP to Melanie Beltram at mbeltram@erjcchouston.org or 832.408.3525.

2017 Bobbi and Vic Samuels Center for Jewish Living and Learning Spring Scholars Series

Jewish Ethics, Local Narratives

April 26-May 3

For class descriptions and to register, please visit erjcchouston.org/ethics, or contact Jill Levy at 713.595.8156 or jlevy@erjcchouston.org.

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Marni Axelrad’s kids can’t wait to return to J Camps. Pictured are 3-year-old Holden Schwartz, 8-year-old Rachel Schwartz and 10-year-old Dylan Schwartz.

Have It All This Summer at the J Parents want to give their children the ultimate summer experience. Finding a place that fits every child is hard unless you’re willing to drive all over town. The secret is out – it’s all at the J. Marni Axelrad has three children: different ages, different interests and different stages of development. The J offers the perfect solution for Marni, and all their needs are met in one place.

“I love J Camps because of the opportunity for my children to try new things,” said Marni Axelrad. “They love that they can participate in a sport one week, and try STEM, photography, or art another week. My kids love J Camps because they have so much fun there and it feels like home.”

Every camp offers instructional and recreational swim, which is one of the most important skills your child can learn this summer. At J Camps, swimming is not only a daily, recreational activity in all camps, but campers between the

camps

ages of 3-7 also receive a daily instructional lesson instructed by certified lifeguards and swim instructors. J Camps swim instructors are certified in safety and quality by the American Red Cross and maintain a very low instructor/ child ratio. The J Camp’s swim program is based on skill levels; each skill builds on the skills mastered in the previous levels.

“Teaching campers to be safe in and around the water is our number one priority,” said Theo Lee, the J’s Learn to Swim coordinator. “The Learn to Swim program is designed to help children learn skills from blowing bubbles to developing stroke techniques to learning lifelong swim skills. Each class is filled with fun, engaging and challenging activities that motivate children to want to perform and learn to swim.”

For questions or to register for J Camps, please visit erjcchouston.org/camps or contact the J Camps Director, Randy Comensky at 713.595.8166 or rcomensky@erjcchouston.org.

EXPLORE | DISCOVER | CREATE JUNE 5 – AUGUST 25

1, 2 & 4 Week Programs | AM & PM Care Available J Camps offer a variety of summer camp options, blending fun and skill development with an enriching experience bound to make your child explore, discover, create and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.

Visit erjcchouston.org/camps or call us today at 713.595.8166.

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BENEFITTING THE IRVIN KAPLAN CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT THE EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF HOUSTON

Jeff and Tara Stein & Jason and Marcy Laviage

T

he Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston

hosted more than 600 guests at the 27th

Annual Children’s Scholarship Ball Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Royal Sonesta. The 2017

honorees, Lauren and Jeremy Blachman and Scott McClelland and H-E-B, were honored for their commitment

to education, children

and teen leadership in our community.

2017 Ball Honorees, Scott McClelland, Lauren & Jeremy Blachman

Ball Honorees Jeremy Blachman, Lauren Blachman and 2017 Honorary Chairs, Eve & Bobby Lapin

Photos by Mark Katz

2017 Program Chair, Melissa Goodman, 2017 Auction Chair, Marci Gilbert, 2017 Ball Chairs Abby Ackerman, Erika Kaufman and 2017 Auction Chair, Ashley Roseman

Spirit of the J Cheerleaders Dori Smith. Cookie Isgur. Morgan Raizner, Dylan Fishman and Janai Campbell

Honorary Chair, Lisa Helfman and 2017 Honoree Scott McClelland

Marc & Judy Herzstein and Brooke & Dan Feather

Executive Vice President Joel Dinkin, Board President Debbie Kaplan, 2017 Honorees Lauren & Jeremy Blachman and Scott McClelland

Although the Ball has concluded, the need remains. Donations and tributes can be made at erjcchouston.org/csb.

For more information about scholarships, please contact Betty Tonnessen at 713.595.8159 or btonnessen@erjcchouston.org.

P owered by Your Generosity –

An Interview with the Massett Family Dana and Mark Massett and their children, 15 year old Rachel in the 9th grade at the Emery/Weiner School and 12 year old Jake in the 6th grade also at Emery, live in Meyerland. Moving here from New Orleans in 2000 for their jobs in the oil and gas industry, they fell in love with this community and have been calling the J home since 2006.

What is your J story?

Neither my husband nor I are from Houston, so our relationship with the J began once we had children. It all started with Kinder Camp and only grew from there. Our daughter, Rachel, has been actively involved in both the dance and theater programs. She started ballet and jazz in kindergarten and is now on pointe and will be performing in the dance recital in june. Our son, Jake, was active in the tennis program for several years and attended summer sports camps and they both have enjoyed the social programs.

Do you have a special J memory?

Our earliest memories are spending Sunday mornings by the pool. When the kids were young and there wasn’t much else to do on a hot summer day, we knew we could count on the J. Without a doubt, each kiddo would be able to find a friend to hang out with while we were able to talk to our adult friends. It was pretty fantastic!

What does a day at the J mean to you?

It means community. Someone in our family is at the J at least once a day either to exercise, attend dance class, meet up with friends to shoot hoops or attend a community event – theatre, Book Fair, Dance Month, etc.

The reason for our visit may vary, but one thing remains the same - the J is our meeting place to connect with our friends within the community.

L to R: Rachel, Mark, Jake and Dana

What has been the most meaningful part of your involvement at the J? Hands down, the most meaningful part of our involvement has been the deep friendships that we have developed individually and as a family.

Why do you believe the J is an important place to support?

Supporting the J is an investment in our Jewish community.

The J offers a diverse range of events, classes and programs that appeal to all ages. It is a place to connect, a place to build lasting friendships, a place to explore your Jewish identity and a place to learn and grow in a warm, inclusive environment. The J enhances our lives and the lives of those around us – building a strong community that is there for one another in times of celebration and in times of need. Giving to the J allows our family to have a direct and positive impact on our community.

To join others in powering the J Annual Fund, visit erjcchouston.org/annualfund or contact Anita Bormaster, Director of Annual Giving, at 713.595.8192.

Tributes

Thank You to our Generous Donors!

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our many individual, corporate and foundation donors whose generous ongoing support helps the J continue to be a vital community asset.

Bronze statue of Evelyn Rubenstein in the lobby

ADULT MITZVAH FUND

In honor of Scott McClelland – Ellen Cohen Kelli Cohen Fein & Martin Fein

In memory of Jack Lee – Gary Lerner, Mason Lerner, Ilyse, Thomas & Shay Niland

In memory of Jack Lee – Sherri & Allen Tanner

In memory of June Sherman – Sherry & Lenny Dubin Goldie Mann

IRVIN KAPLAN CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In honor of Esther Bethke – Maryellen McSweeney

In honor of Ethel Shocket on a speedy recovery – Rozi Seltzer In honor of Emily Spector on a speedy recovery – Adele Lyons

ANN & STEPHEN KAUFMAN JEWISH EDUCATION FUND In memory of Jack Lee – Jody & Howard Sweed

BERTHA ALYCE EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND In memory of Jack Lee – Janis & Bob Frank

In honor of Leslie and Malcolm Slatko on their birthdays – Iris & Alan Fisherman

CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP BALL In honor of Lauren & Jeremy Blachman – Billy Braddock Michelle & Brad Brookner Linda & Andy Burger Ellen Cohen Michelle & Andy Greenberg Robin Scheman Ronna & Mandel C. Selber In honor of Anita Bormaster – Liba & Todd Stern In honor of Allison Feldman – Fredda & Gary Friedlander, with love In honor of Josephine Kasner – Judy & Shim Brookman In honor of Erika Kaufman – Liba & Todd Stern In honor of Eve and Bobby Lapin – Lesley & Philip Robbins In honor of Nancy Lerner – Janet & Jeff Pozmantier

GENERAL TRIBUTES/ ANNUAL FUND

In honor of Lauren and Jeremy Blachman – Esther & Gary Polland In honor of Ms. Lisa Brooks – The Jewish Herald Voice In honor of Leah Gross and her dedication to the J – Sheila & Stanley Horn

In honor of Abby Ackerman, Erika Kaufman, Ashley Roseman, Marci Gilbert, Amira Staller, Anita Bormaster, Lauren Sorkin, Melissa Goodman, Michelle Frankfort, Nancy Lerner, Roslyn Haikin, Jennifer Zach, and Judy Weil – Joel & Elena Dinkin, for your outstanding work on the 2017 Children’s Scholarship Ball

In memory of Neil Lande – Kate McNair

In honor of Lauren and Jeremy Blachman – Cheryl & Haran Levy

In memory of Jack Lee – Susan & Steven Perin

JEWISH ARTS AND CULTURE FUND

In memory of Arnold Miller – Kate & Robert McNair In memory of Steffie – M. David Odle

GERALD RAUCH MEMORIAL FUND

In honor of Sally Fuchs on her birthday – Lila Rauch In honor of Sally and Bernard Fuchs on their anniversary – Lila Rauch

GIVING TREE CAMPAIGN FUND In honor of our grandchildren, Grace and Taylor Cook, and Aaron Caras – Janis & Bob Frank

In honor of Logan and Graham Gilbert – Suellen & A.J. Rosmarin In honor of Josephine and Levi Kasner – Judy & Shim Brookman

HOUSTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

In memory of Martin Elkfort – Cookie Portnoy

In memory of Clara Bensinger Robbins – Maryellen McSweeney In honor of Jean and Mervin Rosenbaum – Susan, Steven & Barry In honor of Mervin Rosenbaum, with wishes for a very happy birthday – Susan, Eric, Steven, Hae-Soon, Barry & Eriko

MAXINE SILBERSTEIN DANCE FUND

In honor of Maxine Silberstein – Edward Smith

MEALS ON WHEELS

In honor of Celine Kaplan on her birthday – Joyce Greenberg

MERFISH TEEN CENTER FUND In honor of Gerald Merfish – Mark Huvard In memory of Albert Stein – Sherry & Gerald Merfish

MIKE GROSSMAN/ JUDY RICHKER MACCABI SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Grady Hallman, M.D. – Vicky & Michael Richker In memory of Louis Laviage – Vicky & Michael Richker In memory of Blanche Roubein – Vicky & Michael Richker In memory of Charles Weems – Vicky & Michael Richker In memory of Gerald (Jerry) Weissman – Vicky & Michael Richker In memory of Morris Wilk – Vicky & Michael Richker

PATRON OF THE ARTS FUND

In honor of Joanie Murland – Harry Lewis

SENIOR PROGRAM FUND

In honor of Milt Nisson on his 90th birthday – Judy & Mark Mucasey

SHELLY CHADWIN SEROTA TENNIS ENDOWMENT FUND

In honor of Mindy Mitzner’s grandchildren – Sherri & Ivan Shulman In memory of Harold Serota – Bobbie & Harris Chadwin Debbie & Marshall Garrell Elena & Joel Dinkin

SPORTS HALL OF FAME

In memory of Harold L. Kaminsky – Barbara & Stuart Aaron

SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM FUND

In memory of Shirley Soffar Caplan – Priscilla Riedel-Cohan & Jerry Oliphant As of February 21, 2017

For corrections or to make a donation, please contact our Development Department at 713.551.7219.

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC Houston 5601 S. Braeswood | Houston, TX 77096-3907 713.729.3200 | erjcchouston.org

29th Annual JCC Golf Tournament Underwritten by

Monday, May 1 Check-In 11:00 AM | Start 1:00 PM BlackHorse Golf Club Join us for this wonderful day of golf, lunch, dinner, prizes and fun!

erjcchouston.org/golf

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 6217 Houston, Texas

Community Wide Yom Ha’atzmaut Israel Independence Day

Honoring Israel’s Teva/Natural Beauty Tuesday, May 2 | 4:30 PM–7:00 PM

Join our community for a celebration of Israel's Independence Day!

erjcchouston.org/yomha