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September 2016

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Meet the Jauss Family

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Message from the CEO

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Message from the Board Chair

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Artists of Excellence Concert Series

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R. Andrew Helgeson "Heart of Gold"

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Development

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Health & Fitness

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Arts & Culture

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Children & Families

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Preschool, Youth & Camp

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Adults

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Contributions

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Upcoming Events

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Cover photo: Lindsay and Fred Jauss, and their children Freddy and Henry, ďŹ nd all they are looking for under the Bender JCC roof (story, page 2).

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W A S H I N G T O N

CENTER STORY Jauss Family Finds All They Are Looking for Under One Roof

By Andrea Kronzek

Jewish], to continue that tradition,” relates Lindsay.

Lindsay says that when she went back to work, it was great to have the flexibility to switch Freddy into a full-time program, with Henry following when he turned two.

Members of the DC Diaper Bank [an organization that provides diapers to families with babies and toddlers in the Washington, DC area], Fred and Lindsay have helped lead a diaper collection in the preschool for three years.

“When kids at the school no longer need diapers, the staff collects them for us to donate to families in need,” explains Lindsay.

“What a great feeling to watch young children already be part of giving back to other families!”

An avid runner, Lindsay also likes biking and swimming. Fred enjoys cooking and Bender JCC members Lindsay and Fred gardening in his spare time.

Jauss met as students at the University of Pennsylvania in 1995.

Please read on to learn more about the Jauss

family and their experience at the Bender “We were in glee club together, but also JCC. loved going to watch college basketball games together. Not many folks fit that dual Why did you choose to send your children bill,” Lindsay laughs. to the Bender JCC preschool? The biggest selling point for us is how loved and safe Originally from Stamford, Connecticut, Lindsay our children feel in the community. The JCC is principal consultant and service lead with 3D is a truly inclusive and welcoming place for Results, a management consulting firm. Fred, a diverse population. The teaching staff is a partner in the law firm of Dorsey & Whitney second to none.

LLP, was born in Trenton, New Jersey. They married in 2002 and have two children: Freddy, Additionally, the JCC has a full campus to 7, and Henry, who will be 5 this month. They take advantage of. We have been on field enrolled Freddy in the Bender JCC preschool trips to visit the seniors next door. Each child when he was 2 years old. has taken classes from swim to dance to cooking — all under one roof. We can’t get “I went to a Jewish preschool and it was that anywhere else. important to me, being in an interfaith marriage [Fred is Catholic and Lindsay is

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Have you made meaningful relationships with other preschool families?

Absolutely! Freddy is still extremely close with three of the boys from his preschool class. They even come back for Camp JCC so they all can spend time together. Our families get together regularly.

In what other ways do you use the Bender JCC? We love the preschool, and the friends we have made through the programs they offer, such as the Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations. We don’t belong to a synagogue, and it allows us to have a connection to the Jewish community. It’s also phenomenal to have a full gym, with great equipment, on site.

What has been the best part of being a member of the Bender JCC? We love that there are so many activities that we can do together and as individuals here.

When the kids want to try something new, the first thing we do is look online to see if the Center offers it!

Please finish this phrase: There’s something about the Bender JCC… …that helps us be more connected to our community.

ALL ARE WELCOME

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The JCCGW embraces and welcomes the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to seek meaning and fulfillment by participating in our rich programming inspired by our Jewish heritage. We open our doors to everyone, including people of all backgrounds, religions, abilities and sexual orientations, and interfaith couples and families.

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Inclusion permeates our Center.

Inclusion is belonging.

Center Scene, the magazine of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, is issued monthly from September through June. The Center is a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America, a beneficiary agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and receives support from the United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns.

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What has your experience been at the Bender JCC as an interfaith family? What we like is how the preschool weaves Judaism into the everyday. Children are taught the foundations of Judaism — kindness, caring, things we all can strive for. The tone and language used by the staff focus on inclusiveness for all sorts of families. We love that there is a Special Persons’ Day celebration instead of Mothers’ Day or Fathers’ Day. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and the school keeps that in mind in the messaging used.

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LEADERSHIP OFFICERS Felicia K. Gottdenker, Chair of the Board of Directors Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Chair-Elect Helen Rubin, Administration/Finance Chair & Treasurer Arthur Polott, Development Chair Adam Polsky, Membership & Programming Chair Holli Beckerman Jaffe, Governance Chair Neil Gurvitch, General Counsel Andrew Chod, Secretary Brian Gaines, Assistant Secretary Matthew Weinberg, Assistant Treasurer Lisa Gunty, Ombudsperson IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bradley C. Stillman BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brent Berger, MD Randi K. Meyrowitz Mindy Berger Jill Myers Robert I. Black Candace Ourisman Nathan Bortnick Tracy Bloom Schwartz Andrew Bridge Reed Sexter Elana Fine Andrew P. Shulman Brett Friedman Dale Singer Samuel Gallo Maurice “Mac” Ron Gorfinkel VerStandig Toby Gottesman The Honorable Jeff Meredith Jacobs Waldstreicher Rami Kandel Sharon Zissman COUNCIL OF ADVISORS Daniel H. Abramowitz Michael Smith Liss David S. Bender Lawrence Mann Stuart Bindeman Alan Meltzer Dean Eisen Pamela Nadell, PhD Bernard Forseter Robert Phillips Greg Friedman Howard Ross The Honorable Julie Silver Douglas F. Gansler Kathy Sklar Toni Goodman Marc Solomon Eric Kassoff Robin Taub Michael Kay Michael E. Winer Mark Lerner Susan Zuckerman Jeffrey Linowes PAST PRESIDENTS Morris Cafritz z”l Steven D. Lustig Marcella E. Cohen Philip N. Margolius Scott M. Cohen Col. Benjamin Ourisman z”l The Honorable Sydney M. Polakoff Stuart E. Eizenstat Richard B. Reff, M.D. Barry P. Forman Leo Schlossberg z”l z”l Rosalie B. Gerber Burnett Siman z”l Michael S. Gildenhorn Beth C. Sloan Col. Julius Goldstein z”l Charles E. Smith z”l Simon Hirshman z”l Andrew M. Stern Lesley Israel Bradley C. Stillman Rosalyn Levy Jonas John D. VerStandig Edward H. Kaplan Bernard M. Weisz Joel S. Kaufman z”l Bernard S. White z”l Harry King z”l Morton H. Wilner z”l Fred Kogod z”l Donald E. Wolpe Robert P. Kogod z”l Samuel Lehrman of blessed memory Harry M. Linowes EXECUTIVE TEAM Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer Treva Bustow, Chief Marketing Officer Debra L. Cooper, Chief Financial Officer Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer Tom Rogers, Human Resources Director Adam Tennen, Chief Development Officer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS Robert H. Weiner z”l

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A Summer of Inspiration and Connection Message from Michael The summer of 2016 is in the books. Going into and throughout the summer, the word on the top of my mind was “impact.” Much of my thinking was about the impact that construction would have on camp enrollment and operations, on our preschool families and on our members and staff.

It was not easy operating through last summer’s construction and I was nervous about getting through another summer.

heard. One young woman from Hungary shared, “Hamsa gives me hope.” With fewer Hungarian Jews participating in Jewish activities, she was heartened to see how many teens were connected in other countries. A young man from Brooklyn shared his new awareness that “we are all Jewish and can celebrate holidays in different ways.” And a young woman from Israel learned that “Judaism is more than a religion, it is a culture.” They intend to stay connected with each other and I look forward to finding out My concerns were realized as some camp families did not return because how these 22 teens stay involved in the future. With so many issues that of the changes from last summer and some members left because of divide the Jewish people, we can take the construction. Yet when summer pride in the fact that we are planting came, our building was once again seeds of cross-cultural awareness filled with campers and counselors, Michael Feinstein, CEO and acceptance that will be critical to preschoolers, members and guests. The sounds of the Jewish future. summer were an odd mixture of laughter, joy and ruach (spirit), and jack hammering and banging. During the summer we sent our third cohort Somehow we all squeezed into two smaller family of JCC women, all mothers, on the Jewish locker rooms and shared one outdoor pool. It was Women’s Renaissance Project’s “Momentum” noisy, crowded and even a bit inconvenient. But trip to Israel. We were one of the first JCCs to we made it through the summer and the end of sponsor this trip because of the impact it has on this phase of construction is in sight; thank you for deepening connections within our community and your patience. to Israel. On their return, I heard from many of the participants how meaningful the trip was for As the summer progressed, I was able to focus on them. One mom shared, “This trip has been an “impact” in a different, more positive way. Impact amazing and life-changing experience. Before is the difference we make in people’s lives. As I the trip, I took for granted being Jewish and spoke with and heard from participants in our was, admittedly, apathetic toward Israel. This summer programs, the impact we are having on trip has taught me how Jewish values can help an individual level became clear. me be a better mother, spouse and person. It has also strengthened my Jewish identity and As always, I was completely amazed by our spirituality, and provided me with both the ‘spark’ inclusion counselors who demonstrate such and practical ways for bringing more Jewish kindness, patience and love in working with our values and traditions into my home. Additionally, 100 campers with disabilities. While they are I now feel a connection to Israel that I never had employees who give so much to their campers, felt before and have a fuller understanding of the our inclusion program has as much impact on importance of Israel and Zionism.” them. One counselor shared: “I went into school as an economics major, and realized it wasn’t for As a JCC community, I think it’s important to me, and I think this job helped me push myself take a moment to appreciate that the work we into realizing that I wanted to be a psychology do is making the difference we intend for our major. It has definitely made me grow and be a participants – inspiration and connection rooted better person. Working at this camp, working with in Jewish values. Admittedly, these are anecdotes campers, specifically [my camper], has really from a small cross section of participants. But helped me do that.” they are the stories that keep me and our staff motivated every day, made possible solely by the This summer marked the conclusion of our support of our volunteer leadership and donors.

“Hamsa: Global Teen Fellowship” that brought Yes, we want to understand the bigger picture of together teens from Rockville, Brooklyn, long-term individual and community impact. At the Manhattan, Budapest and Be’er Sheva to develop end of a long, hot summer, we can still feel good their leadership skills and create an understanding about changing one life at a time. of Jewish peoplehood. After trips to Hungary and Israel over the last year, the program concluded in New York and Maryland. During a group session, I asked the teens how they benefited from the program. I was encouraged by what I Photo by Shmulik Almany

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LEADERSHIP New Year Brings a New Name Message from Lisie of this magical place! And how grateful and pleased we are that the family of Sondra and Howard Bender (both of blessed memory) has made such a generous and transformational gift. The Bender family has been participating at and supporting the Center for decades.

They have long been committed to our Early Childhood Center and our inclusion Here at the JCC, we have had quite a year. programming.

Along with campers, preschoolers and exercise buffs, workers in hard hats have In the spirit of the new year, we welcome been filling our halls. Soon (and not a moment everyone to visit us. Come see the renovations too soon for some of you!), our renovated that the Bender JCC has undergone and what a special place this is! Wishing you and yours indoor pool will be back in business. a wonderful, happy and healthy new year!

What the new year brings to us is a wonderful new name! As you may know by now, we have become the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. What an exciting time to be a part Every year around this time, it seems we are saying the same thing: “The holidays are so early,” or “They are so late.” How come they are never on time? Whenever they arrive, they are always a welcome reminder to think about the year that has passed while anticipating all that the new year brings.

Lisie Gottdenker, Board Chair

POLINGER ARTISTS OF EXCELLENCE

2016-2017 CONCERT SERIES | SUNDAYS AT 7:30 PM STEPHEN HOUGH

DUO PARNAS

PACIFICA QUARTET

ALON GOLDSTEIN & FINE ARTS QUARTET Piano + String Quartet April 2, 2017

BENJAMIN BEILMAN & HAOCHEN ZHANG Violin + Piano December 11, 2016

MATT HAIMOVITZ & CHRISTOPHER O’RILEY Cello + Piano May 7, 2017

Piano September 25, 2016

String Quartet November 13, 2016

Violin + Cello March 5, 2017

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DEVELOPMENT www.jccgw.org/champions

Dinner of Champions Where every all-star is included

November 19, 2016

Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dinner of Champions!

Event proceedsLEVEL support our nationally-recognized JCC inclusion children SPONSORSHIP $25,000 $18,000 Camp $10,000 $5,000 program, $3,600bringing $1,800 Tickets

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Tribute Book

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IRENE AND POLLIN HUMANITARIAN AWARD front; ad on ABE front; (gold) Jillian Copeland back cover inside front

2016 GREATER WASHINGTON (confirm byINDUCTEES Sept. 9) Invitation Logo JEWISH SPORTSrecognition HALL OF FAME Jason Belinkie, BenderScene, JCC Maccabi Website, Center Donor LegacyxAward Mitch Berliner, Masters Swimming newsletter Glenn Consor, Basketball, Broadcasting Closed circuit TV in lobby and x Mike Herson, Baseball fitness center (November 2016) Alvin Lann, Basketball Banner in gym with name or logo x Lisa Levin Reichmann, Duathlete Steve Rubin, Basketball Name or logo on promotional banner x z”l Sam Stoller & Field Olympian to hang, Track in fitness center and lobby

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2016 HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO Name LogoSCHOOL ATHLETE Logo Name Name HIGH AWARD Jules High School, Lacrossex x x x x Jacobs, Wotton Daniel Kuhnreich, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Basketball Brian Lossing, The Landon School, Soccer and Varsity Track x x x Basketballx Cooper Macklin,xThe Field School, Reuben Winston, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Track & Field/Cross Country x x x Jaycee Yegher, Northwest Highx School, Swimming x

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Video recognition To become a sponsor or to register, xplease visitx jccgw.org/champions or contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769.

TABLES AND TICKETS

TRIBUTE BOOK Please send camera ready artwork to

katya@jccgw.org by October 28, 2016. □ $2,500 Table For 10 $_______ □ $1,000 Gold Full Page Tribute or Ad 7.5 Hx4.25W $_______ □ $275 Individual Ticket _____Number of tickets $_______ Counselors are the Heart Camp□ JCC □ $150 Camp JCC Families _____Number of ticketsof $_______ $750 Silver Full Page Tribute or Ad 7.5 Hx4.25W $_______ □ $500 Half Page Tribute or Ad 3.75Hx4.25W $_______ Award Ceremony Honors the Memory of Beloved Counselor, R. Andrew Helgeson BANNERS (To hang in gymnasium for one year) □ $350 Quarter Page Tribute or Ad3.75Hx2.25W $_______ □ $1,800 HALL OF FAME (Sponsor Banner - One Year) $_______ outstanding.

Gifts be made online at$_______ jccgw.org/donate, Each year, Camp JCC recognizes its outstanding staff through our most □ $100 Tribute Listing 100can characters—text only □ $1,000 HALL OF FAME—HALF BANNER (Sponsor Banner - One Year) $_______ R. Andrew Helgeson “Heart of Gold” recognition program. Andrew or by contacting Katya at 301.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org.

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was anName: exemplary young man who passed away in 2005, just prior ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ to his high school graduation, from sudden cardiac arrest. His The Helgeson family has worked diligently to Company:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ kindness, warmth, joy for life and love for the campers at Camp keep Andrew’s memory alive by creating the Richard Andrew Helgeson Memorial Foundation JCC were remarkable.

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ to educate the public about sudden cardiac City:Andrew’s _________________________________________________________ State: and _____________ Zip: ____________________________ by supporting the Bender JCC’s effort To honor memory, his family established the R. Andrew arrest Helgeson “Heart of Gold” program to recognize those counselors to encourage excellence in counselors. For more Phone:___________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________ who exhibit outstanding effort and mirror his character. Camp JCC information about the foundation and a message Your gift, less per participant, tax-deductible to the extentteam, allowedare: by law.from Andrew’s father, please visit jccgw.org/ 2016 recipients, as$85 chosen by theisCamp JCC leadership □ My Check is enclosed, made payable to the BenderTaylor, JCC of Greater Washington □ Please billheartofgold. me □ Please charge my: □ VISA □ MC □ AMEX □ DISCOVER Andrew Helgeson z”l Dylan Kapit, gold; Ben Jaffe and Leanna silver; and Uulkan Ryskulova and Mayan Beroukhim, bronze.

Credit Card Number_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Expirationcounselors Date__________________________________ Code _____________ Signature__________________________________ The following were selected by their peers Security as winners of the Please Dugma (exemplary example) award for being role models mail completed form to: Bender JCC Development Department, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852 within Financial their groups: Torie Atkin,upon Ajay Branch, Lidiaand Castillo, Alexa statements available request.

Documents information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost Edwards, Lauren Hazan, Madi Himelfarb, Jess of postage andGottfried, copies, from Shahar the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, 410-974-5534. A financial statement is available upon from the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.

Kaplan,written Abbyrequest Landesman, Coby Offer and Leanna Taylor.

If you would like to recognize your child’s counselors, please consider making a gift in their honor to the R. Andrew Helgeson 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852 “Heart of Gold” Memorial Endowment Fund. This fund supports and www.jccgw.org/champions | 301.881.0100 perpetuates the R. Andrew Helgeson Heart of Gold Recognition Program for outstanding Camp JCC counselors. Each honored staff member receives a personal notification of your tribute. Donated From left, Dylan Kapit displays the award that was presented by Andrew funds are used to publicly recognize those staffers selected as Helgeson’s parents, Rita and Richard, and his sister Jennifer.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Small-Group Fitness Classes Our small-group fitness classes are perfect for anyone looking to exercise in a fun and motivating way. For information on the classes listed below or to register, visit jccgw.org.

Meet the Trainer Seminar: Brandi Rosser Tuesday, September 13 | 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday, September 14 | 12 p.m.

• Junior Strength Training (10-14 years) • Hurricane Training (14-18 years) • TRX Training (16+ years) • Women with Weights (16+ years) • Fitness 101 (18+ years)

Free. Contact Dahhia Johnson at 301.348.3894 or dsmith-johnson@jccgw.org to sign up; space is limited!

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 16 10 am-1 pm

Join Us for Health, Community & Fun! Group Exercise Demos Fitness Assessments Family Gym Health Information Sessions

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Hereditary Cancer Panel Discussion (11 am) Free Raffles Refreshments Sukkah Village (11 am-1pm)

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*Other fees may apply.

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ARTS & CULTURE Read Now, Discuss Later Are you interested in joining a book group? The Hadassah/ Bender JCC group is always open to new members.

Join us! For information, contact Ellen Elow-Mintz at 301.897.2796 or ellenlovesbooks54@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 8 | 1 p.m.

The UnAmericans by Molly Antopol Thursday, November 17 Lessans Family Annual Book Festival Book Club Brunch: As Close to Us as Breathing by Elizabeth Poliner Thursday, January 12 | 1 p.m.

Pumpkinflowers by Matti Friedman Thursday, March 9 | 1 p.m.

Shylock is My Name by Howard Jacobson Thursday, May 11 | 1 p.m.

Safekeeping by Jessamyn Hope Thursday, June 15 | 1 p.m.

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi

GOLDMAN ART GALLERY EXHIBIT

Groundtruth: Work, Play and Conflict in the Third World

By Ben Barber September 16-October 16

Through the photographic images of veteran foreign correspondent Ben Barber, the real daily struggles and joys of Third World citizens come to life. Mr. Barber shows that all is not war, famine and hunger, but there is a world of understanding, intellect, happiness and love.

This exhibit is open when the Bender JCC is open.

For more information, please contact Lisa Del Sesto at 301.348.3756 or ldelsesto@jccgw.org.

The Gildenhorn/Speisman Center for the Arts at the Bender JCC is proud to host meaningful exhibits revolving around Jewish experiences, identity and culture in a modern and warm gallery.

We gratefully acknowledge The Kaplan Family Foundation for their support.

SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT

Ariel Horowitz Violin Recital Thursday, September 8 | 7:30 p.m.

(Rescheduled from the January 2016 snowed-out concert)

Up-and-coming violinist Ariel Horowitz, a 19-year-old DC native and currently a student of Itzhak Perlman at the Juilliard School, will be joined by pianist Nicola Eimer and violist Lauren Siess. The program will include the DC Premiere Violinist Ariel Horowitz has been of a new work for lauded by the Washington Post violin and viola by local as “sweetly lyrical.” composer Joel Phillip Friedman. Admission is free for individuals under age 18, and $15 for all others.

To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit jccgw.org/concerts.

NOVEMBER 3-13, 2016 Who tells your story? jccgw.org/bookfestival

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art. The JCCGW is also supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, the County Executive’s Ball for the Arts, and private sources.

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CHILDREN & FAMILIES Shabbat Shabbang

BENDER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Friday, September 23 | 5:45 p.m.

Open Houses for Prospective Parents

Bender ECC families are invited to Shabbat Shabbang, a program designed to create a community of new and old friends. We will share in a seasonally-inspired gourmet meal, be delighted by a mad scientist and puppeteers, and participate in a creative and enriching craft activity that will be fun for both children and parents. To register or for more information, please contact Jennifer Radosh at 301.348.3848 or jradosh@jccgw.org.

For details, please call 301.348.3831.

Fees before September 16 $11 per adult $7 per child, age 2+ yrs $40 for families of five or more Free for children under 2 years

Fees September 16 or after $13 per adult $8 per child, age 2+ yrs $45 for families of five or more Free for children under 2 years

Thursday, October 27 10 a.m.

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Tuesday, November 29 Thursday, December 15 10 a.m.

10 a.m.

Tuesday, January 24

Celebrate the Jewish Holidays with us!

Apples and Honeys

I am Sorry Day

Celebrate the New Year with ShirSynergy’s Lisa Baydush for a kid-friendly, music-filled Rosh Hashanah complete with apples, honey and mini shofars!

Explore the Yom Kippur holiday in a kid-friendly and musical way, in which the whole family can participate and find meaning.

Join our community celebration as we decorate, dance and eat in our sukkah village.

October 3, 2016

October 12, 2016

October 16, 2016

$80 family ticket-4 or more $30 per adult $15 per child (1-18 years) Free for infants under 1

$80 family ticket-4 or more $30 per adult $15 per child (1-18 years) Free for infants under 1

10-10:45 am Musical Family Program 11 am-12 pm Snacks and Crafts

10-10:45 am Musical Family Program 11 am-12 pm Snacks and Crafts

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Sukkah Village

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11 am-1 pm

$15 family ticket-4 or more $5 per person Free for infants under 1

Register Today!

PRESCHOOL, YOUTH & CAMP BENDER JCC SCHOOL OF DANCE

Never Miss the Chance to Dance The Bender JCC School of Dance offers a full curriculum with instruction in all disciplines of dance for students at all levels, an excellent faculty and small class sizes, encouraging the development of talent, confidence and self-discipline through individual attention. Kindergarten students through adults will find classes offered in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, yoga and theater arts. The atmosphere is one of enthusiasm for the dance arts as well as dedication to the very highest standards of dance training for all students. The school is dedicated to teaching proper technique and encouraging creative expression while promoting teamwork in a positive and rewarding environment.

Jewish Education through the Arts For children in kindergarten through grade 4, this interactive Jewish educational experience fosters positive Jewish identity, nurtures a love for Jewish life and learning, and inspires a passion for the arts. For more information, or if you are interested in a monthly program for 4-year-olds that will prepare them for Arts Alive in kindergarten, please contact Lisa Arber at larber@jccgw.org.

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Classes begin September 1. For more information, contact Debbie Clark at 301.348.3777 or dclark@jccgw.org.

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College Prep

Kindergarten through 6th grade

Kids Before School is designed for children who need care in a fun and developmentally stimulating environment on school days from 7 to 8:45 a.m.

Kids After School provides children with a safe place to unwind and socialize with friends, complete homework with staff assistance, and participate in a variety of recreational and enrichment activities on school days from 3 to 6 p.m.

For more information, please contact Sarah Weissman at 301.348.3767 or sweissman@jccgw.org.

With the theme Rio in Rockville, all of our campers were winners at Camp JCC 2016. The countdown to Camp JCC 2017 has already begun! Watch next month’s Center Scene for details.

The Bender JCC is offering programs to help students prepare for and succeed in college. For details, visit jccgw.org or contact Sarah Weissman at 301.348.3767 or sweissman@jccgw.org.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TOOL KIT Sunday, September 11 | 3-5 p.m. | $5 For rising juniors and seniors and their parents NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH IEPs Sunday, September 18 | 3-5 p.m. | $5 For students in grade 8-12 with learning disabilities, and their parents NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Sunday, September 25 | 3-5 p.m. | $5 For students in grade 8-11 and parents

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ADULTS Day at the J

The Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program returns to the Bender JCC every Tuesday starting September 6. Work out the kinks with chair exercises from 10 to 11 a.m.; enjoy stimulating programming from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; dine on a delicious kosher lunch at noon; then choose between senior chorus lead by Frieda Enoch and a Yiddish discussion group lead by Hilda Rubin. Come for any part or all of the day. This program is free, other than the $5 suggested donation for lunch. For more information, contact Stacy Katz Olivera at 301.348.3889 or solivera@jccgw.org.

History Club

Ride Smart – Go Where Life Takes You!

Thursday, September 22 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Facilitated by Jay Reiss, the topic of this month’s meeting is the history of Jewish mysticism. For more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.

Perhaps you are transitioning from driving, or maybe you do not like driving in heavy traffic anymore. Have you considered other options? Are you aware of discounts and special services offered when using public transit? These workshops are designed to help adults age 50+ to navigate the transit systems in Montgomery County and the DC metropolitan region. Lunch is included on September 14. Free; register through Connect-A-Ride at 301.738.3252.

It’s ALL (Adult Living & Learning) at the Bender JCC! Contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org

EXPLORING SHOWTUNES FROM THE 50S TO THE PRESENT

Wednesdays, September 7-28 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Instructor Nancy Brownstein, who has been performing and teaching in DC for 35 years, will lead us in discussing and singing along to the “greats”— Oklahoma, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Kinky Boots. The fee is $20 for members and $30 for the general public (code 15489).

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CERAMICS

Wednesdays, September 21-November 9 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Expert teacher Debra Vardon provides ceramics instruction both on and off the pottery wheel. The fee is $100 for members and $120 for the general public (code 15488), plus a $25 materials fee (code 15529).

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CONTRIBUTIONS Thank You for Your Support

• in memory of Andrew Helgeson To make a tribute gift, please visit by Sudhir Desai jccgw.org/tribute, or contact Katya at Jane Hulman Camp Scholarship Fund 301.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org.

• in honor of “Katie and Jake’s second The following list reflects gifts received anniversary” from May 17 through June 28.

by Jerry Hulman • in honor of Lyn Corder and Al Somit CAMP

by Jerry Hulman Lee and Ellen Burstyn Family Fund for Campers with Disabilities CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • in memory of Esther Gelman Marc Goodman Memorial Endowment

by Ellen and Lee Burstyn Fund for Sports Activities for Children • in memory of Sheila Grosberg R. Andrew Helgeson “Heart of Gold”

by Leslie and Eddie Shear Memorial Endowment Fund for Camp JCC Counselor Awards • in memory of “our son, Andrew”

by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Jennifer Helgeson

by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Richard Helgeson

by Jennifer and Rita Helgeson • in honor of Rita Helgeson

by Jennifer and Richard Helgeson • in memory of Bernard Samuel Feinstein’s yahrzeit on August 9th (maternal grandfather of Andrew)

by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in memory of Rose Feinstein Brown’s yahrzeit on July 3rd (maternal great aunt to Andrew)

by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Dr. Jennifer Freya Helgeson, proud parents Rita and Richard Helgeson

by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Andrea Kronzek

by Rita and Richard Helgeson • congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Damon Greenan on the birth of their daughter, Addison Valentino

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of Dr. Robert and Mrs. Adrienne Camps

by Jennifer, Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Nesya Leia Freidman’s birthday, proud parents Kate and Robert Friedman

by Jennifer, Rita and Richard Helgeson • mazel tov to Debbie and Israel Bichachi on the birth of their daughter, Ariella Elana

by Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of the marriage of Richard Schneider, proud parents Dr. Alan and Mrs. Louise Schneider

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • happy birthday to Thomas Mitchell, proud parents Elizabeth and Chris Mitchell

by Jennifer Helgeson • in honor of the marriage of Marie Steele and Surge Adjognon, proud mother Donna Steele

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in memory of Willie May Mae Wong Li Scott, mother of Dr. David and Mrs. Brenda Scott

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson • in memory of Mark Edward Reider, brother of Mr. Roger and Mrs. Susan Reider

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson

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CULTURAL ARTS Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund • in honor of Jerry Cherner’s special birthday

by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Jane L. and Robert H. Weiner Museum Endowment Fund • in memory of Robert H. Weiner

by Marty and Belle Negrin Davis; People of Deis; Lotti and Gunther Eichhorn; Inez Eskowitz and family; Dr. Ross Fischer and family; Grosvenor Park III Social Committee; Arlene and Robert Kogod; Stan, Paula and Katherine Kohan; Eve E. and Stu W. Lehrer; Barbara and Dave Marblestone

• in memory of Paula Latter

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Sandy Galkin

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Aaron Rhode

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Dolores Stillman

by Ruth Carski; Jodi and Mark Shulimson; Debbie Sokobin; Sara and Adam Tennen • in honor of Liza Levy

by Sherry and Stuart Kaswell; Arlene and Robert Kogod • in honor of Dr. Barry Mennen’s special birthday

by Ellen and Stanley Albert, Anita and Don Gertler • in honor of Charlotte and Abe Genderson’s 70th wedding anniversary

by Ben Mulitz

SPECIAL NEEDS Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needs • in honor of Burton Polsky’s special birthday

by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn

IMAGINE: A Night Supporting Scholarships at the J • in honor of Liza Levy

by Linda and Bob Youngentob • in honor of Robin London, Stephanie Lemer and Heidi Brodsky

by Jaime Schwartzberg

Special Needs & Inclusion Program • in memory of Dolores Stillman

by Jodi and Scott Cohen; Kupfer Family; Dale and Andy Singer • in memory of Esther Ostrovsky Manischewitz

by Robbie Shorr • in honor of Caroline Cardullo

by Liz Lauren-Oser and Aiden Oser • in honor of Gilly Arie for his years of service on the JCC board

by Lissa and Andy Shorr

Robert H. Weiner Fund for Staff Training • in memory of Robert H. Weiner

by Deborah Bookin; Ellen and Lee Burstyn; Ellen and Jeff Brown, Jonathan and Emily; Marilynn and Normal Cohen; Suzanne and Michael Feinstein; Rose and Murray Geller; EARLY CHILDHOOD Edith and Arthur Hessel; Sandra and Ethel and Ben Kornhauser Endowment Harold Kuperberg; Dr. and Mrs. Jack Fund for Early Childhood Staff Enrichment Manischewitz; Charlotte and Irving • in memory of Ethel and Ben Kornhauser Markowitz; Ruth Sragow Newhouse;

by David Kornhauser and Karen Skolnick Family Schneier Marc Jeffrey Streidel Memorial Playground Fund • in memory of Paula Latter

by Robin and Glenn Streidel GENERAL SUPPORT Annual Fund • in memory of Betty Kline

by Ruth Carski • in memory of Sam Stern

by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein • in memory of Debbie Clark’s mother

by Ruth Carski • in memory of Max Nusbaum

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Leyka Obarzanek

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Gertrude Bergman

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Howard Bender

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Annette Fisch

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of David Katz

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Esther Urbach

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Naomi Sacks Earle

by Meyrowitz Family • in memory of Blanche Maites

by Meyrowitz Family

Jack and Dorothy Greif - Sam and Sarah Bohm Scholarship Fund for Jewish Children with Special Needs • in honor of Hannah Zimmett’s middle school graduation

by Aline and Joseph Greif • in honor of Samuel Aaron Johnson’s high school graduation

by Aline and Joseph Greif • in honor of Alan and Terri Cohen’s wedding anniversary

by Aline and Joseph Greif

VOLUNTEER SERVICES Jacob Siegel and Sarah Siegel Sacks Memorial Fund for Volunteer Services • in honor of Lyn Corder and Al Somit

by Jerry Hulman

JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING Dweck Family Hebrew Language Endowment Fund • in honor of “my advanced Hebrew class”

by Marta Wassertzug Jeffrey Wolpe Memorial Fund • in memory of Robert Weiner

by Donald Wolpe SENIOR ADULTS Coming of Age • in memory of Betty Kline

by Jodi Shulimson Dr. Coleman and Sylvia Raphael Endowment for Older Adult Programs • in memory of Coleman Raphael

by Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schieken Morris and Sonia Savage Memorial Fund for Senior Adult Education Programs • in honor of Mimi Burdette’s special birthday

by May Savage Senior Adult Programs • in memory of Betty Kline

by Lisa and Seth Epstein; Debbie Sokobin; Amy Tomchin

Donate your vehicle and support three agencies.

• jewish Foundation for group Homes • jewish community center of greater washington • jewish council for the aging

Contact Adam Tennen 240.283.6000 at 301.348.3815 or

atennen@jccgw.org www.car-j.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day 7 a.m.-6 p.m. H&F hours Offices & preschool closed

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Driving workshop (page 10) 2:30 p.m. Coming of Age excursion to Longwood Gardens: “Nightscape.” $55. 301.348.3832

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 1:30-3:30 p.m. History Club (page 10) 7:30 p.m. Mix & Mingle Coffeehouse for Baby Boomers & Kindred Spirits, people who like to exchange ideas and meet others.

Talk, schmooze and make lasting SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 personal connections. Participants 3-5 p.m. College prep workshop (page 9) age 50+ are welcome! 301.348.3808

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 1-2:30 p.m. Coming of Age meets at Shaare Tefila: “The British Invasion” with Steve Friedman. $7. 301.348.3832 1 p.m. Hadassah/Bender JCC Book MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Group: “The UnAmericans” by Molly 1-2:30 p.m. Coming of Age meets at Antopol (page 7) Beth Ami: Singer Susan Gaeta. $7.

7:30 p.m. Concert: Ariel Horowitz, violin 301.348.3832 (page 7) 9 p.m. Classical WETA’s Front Row Washington (90.9 FM) airs a broadcast of the Jennifer Koh and SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Shai Wosner concert recorded 3-5 p.m. College prep workshop (page 9) live at the Bender JCC’s Kreeger MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Auditorium as part of the March 13, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. MCPS School Out Day. 2016 Polinger Artists of Excellence 301.348.3767 Series concert.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Meet the Trainer (page 6)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 12:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age Food ‘n Fun at Sol Azteca Restaurant in Olney. $22. 301.348.3832 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 8 p.m. Biblical Archaeology Forum: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Driving workshop (page 10) “King Herod’s Harbor Temple at 12 p.m. Meet the Trainer (page 6) Caesarea Maritima,” presented by Kenneth Holum of the University of Maryland. jccgw.org/baf

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 5:45 p.m. Shabbat Shabbang (page 8) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 3-5 p.m. College prep workshop (page 9) 7:30 p.m. Concert: Stephen Hough, piano (page 4) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 1:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age movie matinee and discussion at Leisure World Clubhouse II: “Dancing in Jaffa.” $7. 301.348.3832 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 12:30-6 p.m. MCPS School Out Day. 301.348.3767 HEALTH & FITNESS HOURS

Mon.-Thur.

Fri. Sat. Sun.

5:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

The building closes ½ hour after the H&F Department closes.

SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM 301.348.3760

Mondays Temple Solel in Bowie

MONDAYS

Tuesdays Bender JCC in Rockville

TUESDAYS

1st & 3rd Wednesday Of Each Month Young Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation in Silver Spring 2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each Month Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton

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WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS

Thursdays Har Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton

11 a.m. Women’s Connections 1-2:30 p.m. Senior Chorus/Song Circle 1 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group 2:30 p.m. Chess

WEDNESDAYS

10-10:30 a.m. Storytime Singalong.

Age 5 and under with parent/caregiver 2:15 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group

6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • jccgw.org • 301.881.0100

THURSDAYS

1 p.m. Scrabble 3 p.m. Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew

FRIDAYS

10-11 a.m. Shabbat Shalom Age 6 mos.-3 yrs.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess