2016/17 JCC Winter Program Guide

The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit

Program Guide WINTER 2016-2017

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit

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ince its establishment in 1926, the JCC has played a central role in the physical, social, spiritual and educational well-being of the Jewish and general community of Metropolitan Detroit. Located in West Bloomfield, our facility offers year-round programming for families, children, teens and adults.

The JCC includes a fitness center, three swimming pools, a summer day camp, a child development center, an inline hockey center, an interactive children’s museum and an art gallery – to name a few! We continue to expand and diversify our programs, but our goals have remained the same since our founding: to provide the finest programming, events and services, and to guarantee that our JCC is a place of Jewish values where everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, ability or financial status.

THE MISSION of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is to support

Jewish unity, ensure Jewish continuity and enrich Jewish life while conveying the importance of well-being within the Jewish and general community and the people of Israel.

Access and Inclusion

To support our mission of inclusion, the Jewish Community Center welcomes everyone to use our facilities and participate in our programs.

LOCATION D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

248.661.1000 FITNESS CENTER/GYM/POOL HOURS

GENERAL BUILDING HOURS

Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday Closed Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

6 a.m.-6 p.m.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Richard A. Zussman

Chair, Executive Committee Florine Mark

Vice Presidents Howard Iwrey H. Barry Levine Eric Lumberg Mark Rubenfire Nathan Upfal Jeremy Wolfe

Treasurer

Terry Hollander

Secretary

TABLE OF CONTENTS WINTER PROGRAMS CALENDAR

Miriam Bergman

December...................................................................................... 4

Executive Committee Members at Large

January.......................................................................................... 6

Michael Berger Steve Fisher Carol Weintraub Fogel Ilana Glazier Martin Hollander Scott Small

Board of Directors

February........................................................................................ 8 ACCESS & MEMBERSHIP .............................................................10 FITNESS CENTER.......................................................................... 11

Barbara Bloom, Honorary Stacy Brand Jeffrey F. Budaj Paul Chaben Carrie Cohen Steve Eisenshtadt Lena Epstein Stephen Feldman Dennis Frank Sonia Gonte Karen Gordon Scott Isner Steve Kaplan Howard Katz Alan J. Kaufman Steve Lefkofsky Susan Lutz Jerold R. Minkin Andrew Pass Evelyn Rosen Jared Rothberger Franci Silver Malke Torgow Bubba Urdan Steve Weisberg

AQUATICS.....................................................................................12

Immediate Past President

THE ACTIVE LIFE.......................................................................... 22

Past Presidents

CENTER TRAVEL.......................................................................... 23

Brian D. Siegel

Douglas A. Bloom Mark Davidoff Harry M. Eisenberg Irwin L. Elson Sidney Freedland Sharon Hart Thomas I. Klein Hannan Lis Richard J. Maddin Florine Mark Todd Sachse Robert Slatkin Charles G. Stone Joel D. Tauber Lawrence A. Wolfe

EVENTS.........................................................................................13 SPORTS & REC .............................................................................14 CAMP.............................................................................................16 CHILD DEVELOPMENT.................................................................. 17 THE BERMAN................................................................................18 JANICE CHARACH GALLERY......................................................... 20 IRP................................................................................................ 20 MEYERS LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER ......................................21 MUSIC FESTIVAL/FILM FESTIVAL................................................21

RUSSIAN JEWISH LIFE................................................................. 24 SHALOM STREET......................................................................... 24 DEVELOPMENT............................................................................ 25 VENDORS/SERVICES/EXHIBITS................................................. 26

Executive Staff

Brian D. Siegel, CEO Larry Poupard, CFO Mort Plotnick, Executive Director Emeritus

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WINTER PROGRAMS CALENDAR December

Center Travel trip to Cuba begins (also available March 8)

Thursday 1

Thursday 8

TAL Rosh Chodesh lecture – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park) IRP Play Reading - 11 a.m.

TAL Pottery – 11 a.m.

Center Travel trip to “Bittersweet” at the DIA – Leaves 11:30 a.m. (WB)/Noon (OP) IRP Current Events I - 1 p.m.

IRP World Issues - 1 p.m.*

Friday 2

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Knosh and Know - 11 a.m.

IRP Classic Movies - 1 p.m.

Saturday 3

JCC Day Camps: Kids’ Night Out – 6 p.m.

Sunday 4

IRP Study of Poetry – 10 a.m.* IRP Medical Issues – 11 a.m.

TAL Art Talk – 11 a.m.

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

IRP Current Events II – 1 p.m.* Kids All Together Comedy Kickoff – 6:30 p.m.

Friday 9

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* TAL Current Events – 11 a.m. (Prentis Building – Oak Park)

Sunday 11

The Berman presents “Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (film) – 1 p.m.

TAL and the Sholem Aleichem Institute present “The ABCs of BDS” – 2 p.m.

Center Travel trip to Mexican Town – Leaves 12:45 p.m. (OP)/1:15 p.m. (WB)

Monday 12

Gallery Artist Talk with Rick Vian – 1 p.m.

TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park)

Monday 5

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park) IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.*

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

TAL $6 sale – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

IRP Writers’ Corner – 10:30 a.m.

IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.* IRP Biographies – 3 p.m.

IRP Film Study I – 2:45 p.m.*

TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

Tuesday 13

Tuesday 6

IRP Short Story – 10:30 a.m.

TAL Line Dancing – 11 a.m.

TAL “Genetic Diseases” - Noon IRP Film Study II – 1 p.m.

IRP Opera – 1 p.m.* TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m.

(Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Wednesday 7

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Art of Money Management – 10 a.m.

TAL “Downton Abbey” – 11 a.m.

TAL Lunch & Learn - Noon Meyers Library Book Club – 1:30 p.m.

IRP History – 2:30 p.m.

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IRP Implications of Science and Technology 10:30 a.m.

TAL Line Dancing – 11 a.m.

IRP Music Lovers – 1 p.m.

TAL – Fabs Kaldobsky’s Music Adventures – 2 p.m. (Teitel Apartments – Oak Park) TAL Yiddish Club – 1 p.m. (Prentis Building Oak Park) TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Wednesday 14

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Photography – 10 a.m.

TAL “Downton Abbey” – 11 a.m.

TAL Lunch & Learn - Noon IRP Singers 12:30 p.m. * IRP National & International Issues – 2:30 p.m.

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit • Winter 2016-2017

Unless otherwise noted, events take place at the JCC

IRP Dinner & Conversation – 6 p.m.

IRP Medical Issues – 11 a.m.

The Berman presents Tom Wopat & Linda Purl in concert – 7:30 p.m.

TAL Pottery – 11 a.m.

Thursday 15

IRP Current Events II – 1 p.m.*

IRP Play Reading – 11 a.m.

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

Friday 23

TAL Pottery – 11 a.m.

JCC Day Camps Winter Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

Basketball Clinic with Denarryl Rice – 9 a.m.

IRP World Issues – 1 p.m.* Center Travel trip to “Handle with Care” at the JET – 2 p.m. performance

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Exploring the Visual Arts – 11 a.m.

Friday 16

Monday 26

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

JCC Day Camps Winter Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

RJL classical video concert – 11 a.m.

(Prentis Building – Oak Park)

Basketball Clinic with Denarryl Rice – 9 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

Sunday 18

TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building - Oak Park)

RJL trip to “The Nutcracker” at the Fox – Leaves at 10:30 a.m. (WB)/11 a.m. (OP) JCC Day Camps Reunion Day – 1 p.m.

Red Cross Lifeguard class begins – 10 a.m.

IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.* TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

Monday 19

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park) RJL classical video concert – 11 a.m.

IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.* TAL Yiddish Conversation Club – 2 p.m.

IRP Film Study I – 2:45 p.m.* TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

Tuesday 27

JCC Day Camps Winter Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

Red Cross Lifeguard class – 10 a.m.

TAL Yiddish Club – 1 p.m. (Prentis Building – Oak Park) TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Wednesday 28

Tuesday 20

JCC Day Camps Winter Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

IRP Short Story - 10:30 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

TAL Line Dancing – 11 a.m.

Red Cross Lifeguard class – 10 a.m.

IRP Film Study II – 1 p.m.

TAL Lunch & Learn - Noon

IRP Opera – 1 p.m.*

IRP Singers – 12:30 p.m.*

TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m.

(Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Thursday 29

Wednesday 21

Red Cross Lifeguard class – 10 a.m.

JCC Day Camps Winter Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Art of Money Management – 10 a.m.

TAL “Downton Abbey” – 11 a.m.

Center Travel trip to “Beautiful” at the Fisher – Leaves 11:15 a.m. (WB)/11:45 a.m. (OP) TAL Lunch & Learn - Noon IRP History – 2:30 p.m.

Thursday 22

IRP Study of Poetry – 10 a.m.*

Friday 30

JCC Day Camps Winter Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* Red Cross Lifeguard class – 10 a.m.

TAL: The Active Life RJL: Russian Jewish Life * Event takes place at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park Continues on next page

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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WINTER PROGRAMS CALENDAR January J anuary 3 – February 28: Academies for Education & Engagement Winter II Session

Monday 9

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park) IRP Writers’ Corner – 10:30 a.m.

Monday 2

TAL Current Events – 11 a.m. (Prentis Building – Oak Park)

Basketball Clinic with Denarryl Rice – 9 a.m.

IRP Biographies – 3 p.m.

JCC Day Camps Winter Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.*

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.*

Tuesday 10

IRP Film Study I – 2:45 p.m. * TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

Tuesday 3

IRP Short Story – 10:30 a.m.

TAL Line dancing – 11 a.m.

IRP Film Study II – 1 p.m.

IRP Implications of Science & Technology – 10:30 a.m.

TAL Line Dancing – 11 a.m.

IRP Music Lovers – 1 p.m.

TAL Yiddish Conversation Club – 1 p.m.

(Prentis Building – Oak Park)

IRP Opera – 1 p.m.*

TAL – Fabs Kaldobsky’s Music Adventures – 2 p.m. (Teitel Apartments – Oak Park)

TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Wednesday 4

Wednesday 11

IRP Art of Money Management – 10 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

TAL “Downton Abbey” – 11 a.m.

IRP Photography – 10 a.m.

TAL Lunch & Learn – Noon

TAL “Downton Abbey” – 11 a.m.

IRP History – 2:30 p.m.

TAL Lunch & Learn – Noon

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

Thursday 5

JCC Day Camps Early Bird registration begins

IRP Singers – 12:30 p.m.*

TAL Rosh Chodesh lecture – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park)

IRP National and International Issues – 2:30 p.m.

IRP Play Reading - 11 a.m.

Thursday 12

TAL Pottery class – 11 a.m.

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

IRP – 1 p.m.* DSO Neighborhood Series at The Berman – 7:30 p.m.

IRP Dinner & Conversation – 6 p.m.

IRP Study of Poetry – 10 a.m.* IRP Medical Issues – 11 a.m.

TAL Art Talk – 11 a.m.

Center Travel trip to “Phantom of the Opera” – Leaves 11:15 a.m. (WB)/11:45 a.m. (OP)

Friday 6

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

IRP Current Events II – 1 p.m.*

IRP Classic Movies – 1 p.m.

Meyers Library Poetry Club – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday 8

Friday 13

Kenny Goldman Basketball League Evaluation/ Registration Day Janice Charach Gallery “Essence of Life” opens – 1 p.m.

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TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* TAL Current Events – 11 a.m. (Prentis Building – Oak Park)

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit • Winter 2016-2017

Unless otherwise noted, events take place at the JCC

Monday 16

Basketball Clinic with Denarryl Rice – 9 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.* TAL Yiddish Conversation Club – 2 p.m.

IRP Film Study I – 2:45 p.m.* TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

Tuesday 24

IRP Implications of Science & Technology – 10:30 a.m.

TAL Line Dancing – 11 a.m.

IRP Music Lovers – 1 p.m.

TAL Yiddish Conversation Club – 1 p.m.

(Prentis Building – Oak Park)

Center Travel trip to Sarasota begins

TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Tuesday 17

Wednesday 25

Basketball Clinic with Denarryl Rice – 9 a.m.

IRP Short Story – 10:30 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Photography – 10 a.m.

TAL Line dancing – 11 a.m.

TAL Lunch & Learn – Noon

IRP Film Study II – 1 p.m.

IRP Singers – 12:30 p.m.*

IRP Opera – 1 p.m.* TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Wednesday 18

JCC Day Camps Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Art of Money Management – 10 a.m.

TAL “Downton Abbey” – 11 a.m.

IRP National & International Issues – 2:30 p.m.

Thursday 26

TAL Rosh Chodesh lecture – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park) IRP Study of Poetry – 10 a.m.* IRP Medical Issues – 11 a.m.

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

IRP Current Events II – 1 p.m.*

TAL Lunch & Learn - Noon IRP History – 2:30 p.m.

The Berman presents “Leonardo Da Vinci” (film) – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 19

Friday 27

IRP Play Reading – 11 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

Saturday 28

IRP World Issues – 1 p.m.* Meyers Library: Coloring, Chocolate and Conversation IV – 1:30 p.m.

RJL trip to Prague Philharmonia at Hill Auditorium – Leave 5:30 p.m. (OP)/6 p.m. (WB)

The Berman presents: MDM Dance Project – 8 p.m.

Sunday 29

Wild Swan presents “The Ugly Duckling” at The Berman – 1 p.m.

Friday 20

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

TAL and Sholem Aleichem Institute: “The Olympics and Anti-Semitism” – 2 p.m.

Sunday 22

Monday 30

Center Travel Caribbean Cruise begins

TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building –Oak Park)

Kenny Goldman Basketball League play begins

Monday 23

Tuesday 31

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park) IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.* IRP Biographies – 3 p.m.

TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

TAL Line Dancing – 11 a.m.

TAL: The Active Life RJL: Russian Jewish Life * Event takes place at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park Continues on next page

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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WINTER PROGRAMS CALENDAR IRP Winter Lunch & Entertainment – Noon TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

Wednesday 8

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

IRP Photography – 10 a.m.

SAJE in the Sun (in Florida)

IRP Singers – 12:30 p.m.*

February Wednesday 1

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Art of Money Management – 10 a.m.

TAL Lunch & Learn – Noon IRP National & International Issues – 2:30 p.m.

The Berman presents “Da Vinci: A Life in Art” (lecture) – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 9

IRP Study of Poetry – 10 a.m.*

IRP History – 2:30 p.m.

IRP Medical Issues – 11 a.m.

Center Travel trip to “Sexy Laundry” – Leaves noon (WB)/11:30 a.m. (OP)

TAL Art Talk – 11 a.m.

Thursday 2

TAL MOT-“An American Songbook” – 1:30 p.m.

IRP Play Reading – 11 a.m.

IRP Current Events II – 1 p.m.*

Center Travel trip to “Lion King” – Leaves 11:15 a.m. (WB)/11:45 a.m. (OP)

Meyers Library Poetry Club – 6:30 p.m.

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

IRP World Issues – 1 p.m.*

Friday 3

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

Friday 10

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

Monday 13

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

IRP Classic Movies – 1 p.m.

TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 p.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park)

Sunday 5

IRP Writers’ Corner – 10:30 a.m.

JCC Day Camps Open House and Registration event – 1 p.m.

RJL trip to “Love Songs and More” at the JET – 3 p.m.

Monday 6

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.* Center Travel meeting: Iceland (October 2017) – 2 p.m.

IRP Film Study I – 2:45 p.m.*

IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.* IRP Biographies – 3 p.m.

TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.* Center Travel trip to Palm Springs, California and Scottsdale begins

Tuesday 14

IRP Implications of Science & Technology – 10:30 a.m.

IRP Music Lovers – 1 p.m.

TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Tuesday 7

Wednesday 15

IRP Film Study II – 1 p.m.

IRP Art of Money Management – 10 a.m.

IRP Opera – 1 p.m.*

TAL Lunch & Learn – Noon

TAL Tu B’Shevat Seder – 1:30 p.m.

TAL film (“The Jewish Cardinal”) – 1:30 p.m.

TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

TAL Fabs Kaldobsky’s Musical Adventure – 2 p.m.

(Teitel Apartments – Oak Park)

IRP Short Story – 10:30 a.m.

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TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit • Winter 2016-2017

Unless otherwise noted, events take place at the JCC

IRP History – 2:30 p.m.

TAL Lunch & Learn – Noon

Performing Arts Academy Players in “Hairspray” at The Berman – 7:30 p.m.

IRP Singers – 12:30 p.m.*

Thursday 16

IRP National & International Issues – 2:30 p.m.

IRP Play Reading – 11 a.m.

Meyers Library Book Club – 1:30 p.m.

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

The Berman presents “The Da Vinci Code” (film) – 7:30 p.m.

IRP World Issues – 1 p.m.*

Thursday 23

Performing Arts Academy Players in “Hairspray” at The Berman – 7:30 p.m.

Friday 17

Last day – JCC Day Camps Early Bird registration Basketball Clinic with Denarryl Rice – 9 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

JCC Day Camps Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

TAL Rosh Chodesh lecture – 9:30 a.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park) IRP Study of Poetry – 10 a.m.* IRP Medical Issues – 11 a.m.

IRP Current Events I – 1 p.m.

IRP Current Events II – 1 p.m.*

IRP Knosh & Know – 11 a.m.*

Saturday 18

Performing Arts Academy Players in “Hairspray” at The Berman – 8 p.m.

Sunday 19

Performing Arts Academy Players in “Hairspray” at The Berman – 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Academy Players in “Hairspray” at The Berman – 6:30 p.m.

Monday 20

DSO Neighborhood Series at The Berman – 7:30 p.m.

Friday 24

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

Sunday 26

The Berman presents Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” (film) – 1 p.m.

Monday 27

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

JCC Day Camps Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.*

TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 p.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park)

TAL Mondays with Meaning – 9:30 p.m.

(Mondry Building – Oak Park)

IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.* IRP Biographies – 3 p.m.

IRP Jewish Thought Through the Ages – 1 p.m.*

TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

IRP Film Study I – 2:45 p.m.*

Tuesday 28

TAL Knitting – 7 p.m.*

IRP Implications of Science & Technology – 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday 21

JCC Day Camps Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

IRP Short Story – 10:30 a.m.

IRP Film Study II – 1 p.m.

IRP Music Lovers – 1 p.m.

TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

IRP Opera – 1 p.m.* TAL Israeli Dancing – 8 p.m. (Fit/nesse in Oak Park)

Wednesday 22

JCC Day Camps Break Camp – 8:30 a.m.

TAL Farber Art Class – 9 a.m.* IRP Photography – 10 a.m.

TAL: The Active Life RJL: Russian Jewish Life * Event takes place at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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ACCESS AND MEMBERSHIP Curious about what the JCC has to offer?

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Come experience a fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment, more than 70 group exercise classes every week, personal trainers, pools, arts & cultural activities, sports leagues, swim lessons, camps, early childhood programs and more!

J for the Day! RECREATIONAL & FITNESS DAY PASSES

Interested in taking a class, lifting weights, using our exercise machines, swimming laps in our heated pool, walking the track or playing a game of pick-up basketball?

We’d love to have you! Simply stop by the front desk to get started!

Ready to join?

Sign up for a 12-month membership by February 28 and get your first THREE MONTHS

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Already a member?

INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN THE JCC

When he/she signs up, you receive $$$ off the price of your membership!

Community Membership

Are you a Michigander who has moved out of state? Would you like to be part of the JCC but a facility usage membership isn’t for you?

Let us tell you about our new Community membership! Community members make a monthly contribution that goes directly to helping the JCC run programs and activities; in return, they receive discounts on select ticketed events and recreational and fitness day passes, and they may use monthly contributions to send tribute cards.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Visit jccdet.org/membership I Call 248.432.5425 I Stop by the membership office 10

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit • Winter 2016-2017

SUMMER PROGRAMS CALENDAR FITNESS - JUNE CBS = Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln in Oak Park

Top-of-the-line equipment • Indoor and outdoor pools Basketball courts • Tracks • Cardio floor • Access to outstanding personal trainers MORE THAN 70 GROUP CLASSES EVERY WEEK, INCLUDING: Abs & Up

Flexibility training, toning exercises and abdominal work

Body Awareness

Gentle stretching and strengthening

Body Work

Low-impact cardio and strength training

Cardio Strength/Weights

Full-body resistance training plus highintensity cardio workout

Yoga

Classes in Classical, Active Yoga, Alignthe-Spine, Ashtanga, Gentle Slow Flow and Vinyassa

Spin

Group cycling

In the pool

Aqua Friday Fat Burner, Zumba, Cardio Fit, Hydrotone

Wu-style Tai Chi Classes

Ongoing, Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. $45 per month Wu-style is a Chinese martial art known as “meditation in motion.” Performed in a slow, deliberate manner, it can improve circulation, balance and joint flexibility, reduce stress and increase relaxation. Training may benefit arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and more. For all levels and abilities.

Step/Super Step

Challenging choreography and a strong cardio workout

For more information: Ethan Malzberg, 248.390.0894; or Lisa Soverinsky: 248.432.5494 I lsoverinsky@jccdet.org

TRX

Total-body program using gravity to develop strength, balance and flexibility

Core-n-More

A hybrid of yoga and Pilates, with an emphasis on core conditioning

Drums Alive!

Traditional aerobic movements plus “drum playing” on an exercise ball

Nia

Mix of martial arts, dance arts and healing arts to increase cardiovascular conditioning

Learn more at jccdet.org/fitness

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS CALENDAR - JUNE AQUATICS Aquatics jccdet.org/aquatics Judy Front: jfront@jccdet.org or 248.432.5430

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The JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Offered exclusively at JCCs, this year-round Academy was founded by four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg and has taught thousands the importance of water safety and swim techniques.

• For every age and level • Flexible scheduling • For your FREE swim evaluation, call 248.432.5430 • For more information: jccdet.org/lennyk

Day

Hours

Sunday

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday

3:30-7 p.m.

Tuesday

3:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday

3:30-7 p.m.

Thursday

3:30-7 p.m.

Friday

Closed

Saturday

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

* Contact the LKSA office to inquire about additional scheduling

JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Rates* Class

Instructor/ student maximum ratio

Cost

JCC member rate**

Length of class

Private

1:1

$125/month

$100/month

15 min

Group

4:1

$90/month

$72/month

25 min

Parent/Tot

8:1

$75/month

$60/month

25 min

Advanced Parent/Tot

6:1

$90/month

$72/month

25 min

Adult

1:1

$125/month

$100/month

20 min

*Billed monthly, based on one class/week. **Swimmer must be a current JCC member to receive member pricing.

Red Cross Lifeguard Class December 26-30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $325 ($260 for JCC members)

Are you ready to learn an in-demand skill that could help save a life?

Then register today for our Red Cross Lifeguard Class!

Participants must be at least 15 years old and swim the prerequisite skills.

Upon successful completion of the course and test, students will be Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certified.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS CALENDAREVENTS - JUNE 7th Annual Comedy for KAT Kick-Off s All Together Kid A campaign in support of programs for children with special needs

Thursday, December 8 Featuring Ross Bennett

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak

with a father who was a Marine, grade school snow days, disastrous golf games, catastrophic water skiing outings and middle-age medical procedures.

Bennett has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” “Evening at the Improv” and at comedy festivals throughout the world.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT!

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Show starts at 7:45 p.m.

jccdet.org/comedyforkat

~ MacArthur attended West Point and became a national hero. ~ Eisenhower attended West Point and became president of the United States. ~ Ross Bennett attended West Point, dropped out and became a comedian.

For more than 30 years, Ross Bennett has led his comedy attack armed with an expressive delivery and real-life topics like growing up

$25 – Event ticket plus two drink tickets $50 VIP seat – Priority seating and two drink tickets Sponsorship opportunities available For more information, please contact Ariella Monson: 248.432.5530 or amonson@jccdet.org

The JCC is the perfect location for your next event!

With our elegant banquet hall, comfortable spaces for family gatherings, and meeting rooms of all sizes, you can find exactly what you need.

Options include a portable dance floor, tables and chairs, linens, audio/video, stage and more!

Weddings • Birthday parties • Private dinners Corporate meetings • Bar/bat mitzvah celebrations For information, please contact Dan Stratford: dstratford@jccdet.org or 248.432.5536

SAVE THE DATE!

11th Annual JCC Michigan – Florida Reunion Dinner, Golf Classic and Games Tuesday, March 14 Indian Springs Country Club – Boynton Beach, Florida

Honoring Eunice & Milton Ring

For more information: Mort Plotnick 248.210.8489 or Geta Richman 561.272.5917

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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GROW

SPORTS & REC

LEARN CREATE EXPLORE IMAGINE DISCOVER EXPERIENCE

THE NEW

Academies at the

jccdet.org/sports Bruce Wineman: bwineman@jccdet.org or 248.432.5498 Vinny Jalaba: vjalaba@jccdet.org or 248.432.5493

REGISTER TODAY! Kenny Goldman Basketball League

• Divisions for 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 20U and 25U • League play: January 22 – March 9 • Join as an individual, or bring an entire team • Each team will have at least four practices, eight regular season games and a chance for playoffs and championship games • Age determined as of September 1, 2016 • All payments due upon registration • Evaluation day is Sunday, January 8 • Register by January 8 • $150 ($120 for JCC members)

WINTER II SESSION: January 3-February 28

• $20 for league jersey (if you have one from a previous season, you may still use that)

Basketball Clinics with Denarryl Rice

A Southfield native who has played basketball throughout the world!

Grades 3-8 Friday, December 23

LEARN MORE: jccdet.org/academies

Monday – Friday, December 26-30 Monday, January 2 and January 16 Friday, February 17 Monday-Tuesday, February 20-21 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. $45 a day ($36 a day for JCC members)

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SPORTS & REC CBS = Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln in Oak Park

INLINE HOCKEY CENTER (IHC)

The IHC is a multi-sports facility with one full size rink, one half-size rink, indoor track and table tennis. Our program ranges from youth-beginners to adult leagues of all calibers.

Never skated? Don’t have the slightest idea about equipment?

IHC staff are here to get you started! From classes and leagues to parties and rentals, we offer something for everyone.

Adult House Leagues (Individual sign up)

25 and older Sundays 8:10-10:30 a.m. January 8 – April 2 $195 ($155 for JCC members) 30 and older Mondays 6:10-9:30 p.m. January 9 – April 3 $195 ($155 for JCC members) 40 and older

We look forward to you joining our hockey family.

Wednesdays 6:10-8:40 p.m. January 11 – April 5

Organized leagues with games

Adult Open Teams

Youth Roller Hockey Leagues Ages 6-18

8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, 18u

$195 ($155 for JCC members) • Registration for full teams • A variety of days and divisions that differ in caliber • January 8 - April 9

January 8 – March 26

• 10-game season plus one guaranteed playoff game

Sundays noon-4:30 p.m. $150 ($120 for JCC members) Ask about our loaner equipment!

Youth Co-ed Floor Hockey

• $1,300 per team • For more information: inlinehockeycenter.org

Ages 5-10

This league is for beginners and will consist of games with instruction. Floor Hockey is played in shoes, and all equipment is provided. Groups will be separated by ages.

Thursdays 5-6 p.m.

January 12 – March 16 $100 ($80 for JCC members) This activity is supported by a mini-grant from Brooksie Way

We rent rink time for activities all year long: ★ Inline hockey

★ Lacrosse

★ Floor hockey

★ Birthday parties

★ Volleyball

★ Team practices

★ Soccer

★ Dodgeball

ASK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS!

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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CAMP JCC Day Camps

jccdet.org/daycamps camp@jccdet.org or 248.432.5578

ACA RENEWS JCC DAY CAMPS ACCREDITATION JCC Day Camps recently received renewed accreditation from the American Camping Association (ACA), an honor awarded only after a camp has undergone a rigorous evaluation that guarantees compliance with up to 300 safety, health and program quality standards.

It’s always sunny at JCC Day Camps – even in the winter!

It’s time for our amazing

Kids’ Night Out

Saturday, December 3 – 6-9:30 p.m.

Grades K-5 Mom and Dad can enjoy a night out, and kids have an entire evening without a single parental lecture (we promise not to ask “Did you clean up your room?” even once!).

Includes swimming, gym play, pizza dinner and more! $25 ($20 for JCC members)/$16 for siblings

BREAK CAMPS!

Camp Reunion Day

All kids in grades K-5, come have fun with us!

Best of all, it’s FREE. No registration required.

•M eet up with friends from the summer •P lay in our great pool and gym •C reate awesome projects •A nd many more fun surprises!

Sunday, December 18 – 1-3 p.m.

It’s going to be a GREAT day when friends old and new get together! Visit with counselors and campers, play games and enjoy music, snacks and crafts.

PLUS:

Friday, December 23 Tuesday – Friday, December 27-30 Tuesday - Friday, January 3-6 Monday, January 16 Monday – Friday, February 20-24

Mark your calendar for these important summer camp dates:

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $60 per day ($48 for JCC members) AM care (7:30-8:30) $8 PM care (3:30-5:30) $10

•R egistration Discount Days February 18 – March 10

• Early Bird Registration: Mid-December through February 17

•C amp Open House and Registration: Sunday, February 5 Register for camp; get a first look at some of our upcoming summer programs; enjoy snacks. Free, and no registration required.

•K ’Ton Ton Parent Informational Meeting: Wednesday, February 8, 5-6 p.m. at the Pitt CDC

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT Sarah & Irving Pitt Child Development Center jccdet.org/pittcdc

Shannon Hall: shall@jccdet.org or 248.432.5439

Sign up for school today!

To schedule a tour, visit jccdet.org/pittcdc or call 248.432.5582

About Our Program:

✿ Open to the entire community ✿ Year-round programming for infants and toddlers. Preschool and kindergarten school year ✿ Four-star rating from the statewide program Great Start to Quality ✿ Greater number of school weeks than other programs ✿ Flexible scheduling allows you to build a program to meet your needs and those of your child ✿ Regular visits to cooking, science and computer labs ✿ Winter and spring break programming ✿ Private security system with key card entry ✿ Weekly Shabbat celebrations ✿ Large and colorful romp-and-roll room with climbers, air bouncer and riding toys ✿ Outdoor playgrounds designed for every stage of a child’s development ✿ JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy lessons for preschool and kindergarten included ✿ We stay open when other schools close because of winter weather ✿ Nut-free facility ✿ Enrichment classes including dance, piano, choir, yoga ✿ A full gym for sports, games and playtime ✿ Visits to the JCC’s Shalom Street museum ✿ Communication with parents through e-newsletters and Facebook ✿ Holiday and family programs throughout the year ✿ Culturally diverse

PITT CDC EARNS NATIONAL NAEYC ACCREDITATION The Pitt CDC was again awarded accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children.

Less than 10 percent of all child-care centers, preschools and kindergartens nationwide achieve NAEYC accreditation.

We’re Booked at the West Bloomfield Public Library!

Please stop by and see us at the West Bloomfield Public Library Preschool Open House Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m.-noon Come learn all about our program and register for classes!

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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SUMMER ARTS, CULTURE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION CALENDAR - JUNE The Berman Center for the Performing Arts Elaine (Hendriks) Smith: esmith@jccdet.org For tickets: theberman.org or 248.661.1900

Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (film)

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who wants to be at The Berman and have a ball? Come meet the fairest of them all, see a film and make a craft in a magnificent hall!

Sunday, December 11 at 1 p.m.

Tickets start at $15

Tom Wopat and Linda Purl

Enjoy an evening of upbeat and jazzy tunes, along with American standards, performed by Tony Award-nominee Tom Wopat and “Best of New York” (New York Magazine) Linda Purl!

Wopat’s warm, engaging baritone, lyrical phrasing and far-ranging interpretive skills have made him a favorite with audiences and critics alike. He received Tony nominations for his performances in “A Catered Affair” and “Annie Get Your Gun,” and he appeared on Broadway in “Sondheim on Sondheim,” “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “42nd Street.”

Wopat will be joined by Linda Purl, a threetime Los Angeles Drama Critics’ Choice best actress nominee. Praised by the Los Angeles Times as a “gifted song stylist,” Purl enjoyed a recurring role as Helen Beasley on “The Office,” and her stage credits include “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “Getting and Spending” and “The Baby Dance.”

Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $43

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William Davidson DSO Neighborhood Concert Series

The William Davidson DSO Neighborhood Concert Series, performed by the DSO’s Chamber Orchestra, returns for its sixth season at The Berman.

Thursday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: dso.org

Leonardo Da Vinci – The Genius in Milan (film) Da Vinci lived for 18 years in Milan at the end of the 15th century, leaving a lasting impression on the city and the artist. In 2015, Milan paid tribute by holding a large exhibition that became the inspiration for this astonishing story of Leonardo the man, his world and the treasures he left behind.

Wednesday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $13

MDM Dance Project

The new MDM Dance Project showcases some of the most extraordinary young talent from throughout the state. Award-winning, innovative and inspiring, the MDM Dance Project was founded by Mark McCleese, who recently returned to Michigan from California where he headed the dance department at the Center Stage Studio Performing Arts Studio. A judge for numerous competitions, including Showbiz and Primetime, McCleese taught master classes at studios throughout the United States and performed in “Tony and Tina’s Wedding,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $18

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ARTS, CULTURE AND EDUCATION Wild Swan Theater presents “The Ugly Duckling”

Wild Swan Theater playwright Jeff Duncan puts a surprising spin on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a homely bird that matures into a swan.

For ages 3-8 Sunday, January 29 at 1 p.m.

Tickets start at $17

Da Vinci – A Life in Art with Eugene Clark (lecture) Leonardo Da Vinci was the epitome of the Renaissance Man. From his early years as an apprentice to his work on the Mona Lisa, Da Vinci was an artist like no other.

But there was even more to his genius.

Come learn why Da Vinci is one of the most intriguing personalities in the history of Western art.

Eugene Clark, special lecturer in Art and Art History at Oakland University, graduated from the College for Creative Studies and Wayne State University. His latest book is Anatomical Illustration for the Figure Artist.

Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $13

Hairspray – The Musical

Come experience the talent and fun of the JCC’s new community theatre program – Performing Arts Academy Players!

The 1950s are gone, and change is in the air.

“Hairspray” – winner of eight Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly show piled bouffant high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

Lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire: to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.”

When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. Now she must use her power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her ‘do!

Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 18 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 19 at 2 p.m.

Sunday, February 19 at 6 p.m.

Tickets start at $13 “Hairspray” is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

The Da Vinci Code (film)

Professor Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is in Paris on business when he is summoned to the Louvre, where a corpse has been found.

This incident sets Langdon on a path to discover clues in Da Vinci’s paintings that will unravel an ancient code and uncover the greatest mystery of all.

Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $13

William Davidson DSO Neighborhood Series Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: dso.org

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (film)

Don’t be late for this very important date!

Alice and her friends will join us for a spot of tea (mad tea party style!) before we nestle in our rabbit holes and enjoy this classic film.

Sunday, February 26 at 1 p.m.

Tickets start at $15

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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CHILDREN ARTS, CULTURE AND FAMILIES AND EDUCATION Janice Charach Gallery IRP jccdet.org/charachgallery Kelly Kaatz: kkaatz@jccdet.org or 248.432.5579

EXHIBITS CONTINUING THROUGH DECEMBER 8: Rick Vian: Keeping a Wet Edge A showcase of paintings, drawings and prominent pieces from throughout the artist’s career.

Join Rick Vian in the Gallery on Sunday, December 4 at 1 p.m. for an artist talk.

Free and open to the public.

Detroit Abstraction A collection of 41 prominent abstract artists with roots in Detroit. Curated by Rick Vian

Side Gallery: John McLaughlin John McLaughlin’s paintings and drawings are part of his linage of abstraction that has evolved over 25 years. His work arises from an earnest search for resolution in a range of gestures, movements and treasures.

COMING IN JANUARY! Essence of Life

Sunday, January 8 – Thursday, February 9 “Essence of Life” is an all-media exhibition featuring art reflecting on the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat Works will focus on nature, renewal and humanity’s botanical roots.

Rick Vian: “If you only knew”

IRP (Institute for Retired Professionals) provides an intellectual and social environment with more than 25 self-directed discussion groups and special events.

• All groups are open to IRP members • Non-IRP members are welcome to visit three discussion groups prior to joining • Please see calendar at front for a complete schedule of group times and locations (call 248.661.1000 to confirm a discussion group) • IRP also includes three groups that meet outside the JCC and Congregation Beth Shalom. Please call for information about Dinner & Conversation; Gad Abouts; Kindness Corps • The monthly IRP Update newsletter, featuring the most current information, is available on the JCC website

YOU’RE INVITED TO… Knosh and Know • Howard Friedman, JD, professor emeritus of Law, University of Toledo: “The President as King: Executive Orders and Executive Agreements Under the Constitution” Friday, December 2 - 11 a.m.

• Ellie Mosko, JD: “Updated Status of Immigration” (following the 2016 elections) Friday, February 17 - 11 a.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! IRP Winter Luncheon

Tuesday, January 31 – Noon Deli buffet Jazz concert with Kelly Broadway and Cliff Monear $23 ($17 for IRP members) Includes valet parking

Thank you!

The JCC of Metro Detroit is grateful to all Annual Jewish Book Fair sponsors, patrons, volunteers and staff

Yasher koach on a successful event!

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ARTS, CULTURE AND EDUCATION Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media Center jccdet.org/library Francine Menken: fmenken@jccdet.org or 248.432.5546

Coloring, Chocolate and Conversation IV Adult Coloring Workshop

Please join us for our great book clubs!

Meet at the Janice Charach Gallery at 1 p.m. for a tour of “Essence of Life,” then join us for a wonderful coloring workshop!

In addition to coloring pages, we will offer symbols and themes from Tu B’Shevat, and snacks will include food eaten on the holiday.

We will provide supplies, or bring your own. $2 drop-in fee RSVP: fmenken@jccdet.org or 248.432.5546

Clubs are free and open to the community and will be held Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

RSVP: fmenken@jccdet.org or 248.432.5546 December 7 Facilitator: Ruth Bergman

“The Two-Family House”

by Lynda Cohen Loigman Brooklyn, 1947: In the midst of a blizzard, in a two-family brownstone, two babies are born 2 minutes apart to two women. They are sisters by marriage with an impenetrable bond, but as the years progress, their friendship begins to unravel.

Thursday, January 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Warm Up with Poetry Club Facilitator: Dina Routin

New!

Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

January 12 February 9, March 9 If you write poetry, love poetry or have always wanted to know more about the genre that W. Somerset Maugham called “the crown of literature,” then please join us for our new poetry club!

February 22 Facilitator: Marilyn Schelberg

“Improbability of Love”

by Hannah Rothschild

Wickedly funny and engaging, this sweeping narrative and cast of colorful characters goes behind the scenes of a London auction house and into a modest living room in Berlin, from a powerful art dealer to a flamboyant 18th century-style dinner party.

This cozy class will include guided writing sessions; experimenting with different perspectives and poetic elements; a study of great poems; group discussions; presentation of individual works; and hot chocolate and cookies! $18 per session ($15 for JCC members) RSVP: fmenken@jccdet.org or 248.432.5546

SAVE THE DATES! JCC Ethan & Gretchen Davidson Music Festival March 23-26, 2017

The Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival May 7-18, 2017

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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CHILDREN ARTS, CULTURE AND FAMILIES AND EDUCATION The Active Life

jccdet.org/activelife Noemi Herzig: nherzig@jccdet.org or 248.432.5466 Unless otherwise noted, events are free and take place at the JCC

Huge $6 Sale – One Day Only!

Do all your holiday shopping in one location.

Monday, December 12 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Beginners’ Yiddish, with Alva Dworkin Tuesday, December 13 at 2 p.m. $2

Classical Video Concert, with Ben

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto #2 in G minor Stravinsky: The Firebird Claudio Abbado, conductor – Lucerne Festival Orchestra Friday, December 16 at 11 a.m. at the Prentis Building (OP) Monday, December 19 at 11 a.m. the Kahn Building (WB) No charge

Friday, December 16 - 11 a.m.

“The Olympics and Anti-Semitism,” with Rabbi Joseph Klein. Presented by TAL and the Sholem Aleichem Institute Sunday, January 29 at 2 p.m.

“Genetic Diseases in People of Jewish Heritage”

Presented by Jeanine Jarnes Utz, adjunct assistant professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota. Includes complimentary lunch.

Tuesday, December 6 – noon Space is limited, and you must be 18 or older to attend.

RSVP: 877.761.7927

Michigan Opera Theatre: “An American Songbook” Thursday, February 9 at 1:30 p.m. $2

Tu B’Shevat Seder

Thursday, February 9 at 1:30 p.m. $2

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“The Jewish Cardinal” (movie), facilitated

by Joel Marwil Tuesday, February 15 at 1:30 p.m.

RECURRING PROGRAMS: Pottery, with Allison Berlin

Thursdays, December 1, 15, 22 and January 5 – 11 a.m $20 RSVP: 248.432.5467

Line Dancing, with Christine

Tuesdays, December, 6, 13 and 20, plus January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 – 11 a.m. $5 per class RSVP: 248.432.5467

“Downton Abbey” first season, episodes 1-6

Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21 and January 4, 11 and 18 – 11 a.m.

LUNCH & LEARN

Wednesdays at noon WITH RABBI CHAIM FINK December 7: “Wisdom of King Solomon” December 14: “Of Wealth & Riches” December 21: “The Old Fool” December 28: “A Woman of Valor, Who Can Find” WITH RABBI LEIBY BURNHAM January 4: “A Stroll Through the Scrolls” January 11: “Shir Hashirim” January 18: “Koheles” January 25: “Esther” February 8, 15 and 22 (guest speaker TBA) $10 per class RSVP: 248.583.2476

Charles and Frances Driker Yiddish Conversation Club, with Naomi Pinchuk Monday, December 19 at 2 p.m.

Tuesdays, February 14 and 28 at 1 p.m. $2

Art Talks, with Wendy Evans

Thursdays at 11 a.m.

December 8: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Women in Art” January 12: “Detroit Architecture: Old & New” February 9: “Marc Chagall – Fairytales, Passion and Wonder” $3 per lecture

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SUMMER ARTS, PROGRAMS CULTURECALENDAR AND EDUCATION - JUNE Center Travel Please join us for these spectacular day trips!

For a brochure with complete information, please call Marilyn Wolfe at 248.432.5471.

JCC WITHOUT BORDERS (IN OAK PARK) Farber Art Class, with Harriet Gelfond Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Beth Shalom $60 for 10 sessions ($40 for Beth Shalom/ JCC members)

Knitting

Mondays – 7 p.m. at Beth Shalom

Israeli Dancing

Tuesdays – 8-10 p.m. at Fit/nesse $7

Rosh Chodesh Lecture Series (women only)

Thursdays 9:30 a.m. at the Mondry Building December 1 - Dr. Helen Shapiro January 5 - Seema Selmar January 26 - Sara Aliza Scheinberg February 23 - Dr. Janet Snider

Mondays with Meaning (women only)

9:30 a.m. at the Mondry Building December 5, 12, 19 and 26 – Rabbi Chaim Fink January 9, 23 and 30 – Shaindel Fink February 13, 20 and 27 – Rabbi Avi Cohen

Current Events, with Linda Garfield

Fridays, December 9 and January 13 – 11 a.m. at the Prentis Building

Charles and Frances Driker Yiddish Conversation Club, with Naomi Pinchuk

Tuesdays, December 13 and 27 – 1 p.m. at the Prentis Building Monday, January 16 – 2 p.m. at the Mondry Building Tuesdays, January 10 and 24 – 1 p.m. at the Mondry Building

Fabs Kaldobsky’s Musical Adventure, with Dennis Green

Tuesday, December 13, January 10, February 14 – 2 p.m. at the Teitel Apartments

Beginners’ Yiddish, with Alva Dworkin Tuesdays, January 10 & 24 – 2 p.m.

Bitter/Sweet: Coffee, Tea and Chocolate at the DIA

Includes rare examples of porcelain and metalwork, prints and sculptures, plus a tasting at the end of the tour.

Thursday, December 1 Transportation: $8 ($5 for JCC members)/ Museum admission is $8 (free for DIA members) Co-sponsored by Congregation Shaarey Zedek Seniors and the Shaarey Zedek Berman Center for Education

Mexican Town, with a stop at the Honey Bee Market See the play “2.5 Minute Ride” and meet for dinner (included) at Las Galanes.

Sunday, December 4 $82 ($72 for JCC members)

“Handle With Care”, at the Jewish Ensemble Theatre (JET), preceded by lunch at the JCC

The story of an Israeli woman with little command of English and an American man with little command of romance.

Thursday, December 15 $59 ($49 for JCC members) Co-sponsored by Congregation Shaarey Zedek Seniors and the Shaarey Zedek Berman Center for Education.

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at the Fisher Theatre Wednesday, December 21 $131 ($121 for JCC members)

“Phantom of the Opera” at the Detroit Opera House.

Thursday, January 12 $102 ($92 for JCC members)

“Sexy Laundry”

A comedy (both naughty and nice) about a middle-aged couple hoping to rekindle their romantic life, at the Tipping Point Theatre, preceded by lunch at the Guernsey Dairy.

Wednesday, February 1 $65 ($55 for JCC members) Continues on next page

Programs subject to change. Please visit jccdet.org for updates.

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SUMMER ARTS, CULTURE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION CALENDAR - JUNE Center Travel continued

“Lion King” at the Detroit Opera House Thursday, February 2

$112 ($102 for JCC members)

“Smart Love”

A dark comedy about a man who struggles with his father’s death and revelations about his parents’ marriage, at the Purple Rose Theatre, preceded by lunch at the Common Grill.

Thursday, March 2 $108 ($98 for JCC members)

Tour of the FBI Building in Detroit, followed by lunch at Mario’s Wednesday, March 15 $68 ($58 for JCC members)

“Disgraced” at the JET, preceded by lunch at the JCC

The story of a Pakistani-American family who host a dinner party that takes a dramatic turn.

Thursday, March 30 $59 ($49 for JCC members)

“Cirque de la Symphonie”

Featuring aerial acrobats, contortionists, strongmen and jugglers accompanied by live music from the DSO. Friday, March 31 $67 ($57 for JCC members), includes coffee and donuts

DESTINATIONS OF DISTINCTION

Iceland: October 7-13

Please join us Monday, February 6 at 2 p.m. to learn more about this adventure with Collette Tours!

Sarasota, Florida: January 16-22 Caribbean cruise: January 22-28 Palm Springs, California and Scottsdale, Arizona: February 13-28 Cuba: March 8-16

Russian Jewish Life

jccdet.org/rjl Ben Opengeym: bopengeym@jccdet.org or 248.967.4030 Join us for these spectacular events!

Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” at the Fox Theatre Sunday, December 18 - Noon $50 ($47 for JCC members), includes transportation The bus leaves at 10:30 a.m. (JCC)/11 a.m.

(Prentis Building in Oak Park)

Sarah Chang (violin) and Andrew Von Oeyen (piano), with the Prague Philharmonia, at Hill Auditorium

Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. $50 ($47 for JCC members) The bus leaves at 5:30 p.m. (Prentis Building in Oak Park)/6 p.m. (JCC) Reserve by December 19

Alexey Vais (baritone) and Igor Korokhov (piano) perform “Love Songs and More” (in Russian, English and Italian) at the JET Sunday, February 5 at 3 p.m. $15 ($10 for JCC members) Reserve by January 19

Shalom Street

jccdet.org/shalomstreet Andee Liberman: aliberman@jccdet.org or 248.432.5454 Stop by to see our exhibit

“It’s Your Torah To Explore!”

Shalom Street offers hand-on experiences for families and more!

Museum hours: Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free and open to the public

“Cirque de la Symphonie”

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SUMMER PROGRAMS CALENDAR DEVELOPMENT - JUNE CBS = Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln in Oak Park

Making end-of-the-year donations?

PLEASE CONSIDER THE JCC! With your help, we can continue to provide our community with outstanding social, cultural, recreational and educational programming, all delivered with care and compassion

•M ake a gift to our general fund so that we can continue to offer excellent programming and opportunities to the entire community.

•S end a tribute in honor of a friend or in memory of a loved one, or simply to show your continued support for our outstanding programming. You may direct your gift to a specific area or wherever the need is greatest.

• Become a patron of one of our annual programs like Film Festival, Book Fair or Music Festival.

• Be a sponsor for one of our marquee fundraising events, such as Comedy for KAT nights or golf outings.

•B ecome a Pillar of Light. Pillars donate a minimum of $5,000 and receive recognition on the JCC donor wall, discounts to our programs, passes to annual cultural events and concierge services. Customized corporate packages are available.

•C orporate sponsorships now available! Want to advertise your business?

Receive perks for employees? Support the JCC? Corporate sponsorship start at $5,000.

For more information, please visit jccdet.org/supportthej or contact the JCC’s development office at 248.432.5418 or development@jccdet.org.

The JCC is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

THANK YOU

TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES VENDORS/SERVICES/EXHIBITS AT THE Please be sure to visit these vendors, services and exhibits also located at the JCC: The Adventure Park at West Bloomfield

Jewish Gay Network

BBYO – Michigan Region

Jewish Historical Society of Michigan

Located in the wooded area adjacent to the JCC is an amazing aerial forest park! Come experience adventure in the trees on your own or with friends, family and parties.

The B’nai B’rith Youth Organization serves Jewish teens from across the state.

Stop by and learn about upcoming events, chapters, BBYO Connect (middle school program) and more!

Coby’s Judaica

Coby’s Judaica features Judaica products, many of them exclusively imported to or manufactured for our store. Also available are jewelry, original art and a new line of skin care products from the Dead Sea.

David B. Hermelin ORT Resource Center (a division of JVS)

Upgrade your computer skills for the workplace, brush up on digital literacy or choose from more than 350 online courses for personal and professional enrichment.

Individual tutoring and classroom learning also available.

Frankel Jewish Academy

The Frankel Jewish Academy is a high school that functions as both an academic and religious institution. It is built upon a dual curriculum of the highest-level college preparatory general studies and classical textbased Jewish studies while operating within a framework of Jewish law.

Jewish Ensemble Theatre (JET)

One of only two professional equity theatres in Oakland County, JET produces on its main stage both award-winning plays and those making their world premiere or preBroadway debut.

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The Jewish Gay Network of Michigan works to increase the sensitivity of the Jewish and secular communities to the dignity of everyone, regardless of sexual orientation.

The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan (JHSM) was founded in 1959 to preserve and commemorate the past for future generations.

The only volunteer organization dedicated exclusively to this purpose, the Society has amassed a storehouse of information about the events, traditions and lives of Jewish people throughout the state.

Jewish War Veterans (JWV) of Michigan

The JWV exhibit at the JCC features photos, memorabilia and more that tell the story of Michigan’s exemplary Jewish servicemen from the time of the Civil War to today.

Included is a tribute to Lt. Raymond Zussman (1917-1944), who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in France during WWII.

The Matthews Sports Exhibit: Jewish Heroes & Other Legends

This impressive exhibit, from the collection of Dr. Robert Matthews, features memorabilia from leading sports stars, past and present.

Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation

The Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame is part of the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation (MJSF) and is housed just outside the Fitness Center at the JCC. The next time you are there, pause for a moment to notice the growing number of plaques honoring inductees.

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit • Winter 2016-2017

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

RECYCLE!

Be part of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s

Y E A R - R O U N D

Come Clean, Be Green Project!

Computers

Hard drives

Cables

LCD monitors

Docking stations

Fax machines

Cell phones

Computer mice Speakers

VCRs and DVD players Microwaves

Lithium batteries

(Terminals MUST be taped)

Battery back-ups Coffee machines Lamps

Ink or toner cartridges Keyboards Laptops Wires

Printers Copiers Servers

Modems Routers

(Sorry, NO tube or projection TVs, alkaline batteries, refrigerators, air conditioners or light bulbs)

One man’s trash is another man’s recycling!

This past year the JCC helped recycle more than

21 TONS

of electronics! That’s equal to THREE Tyrannosaurus Rex dinos!

For more information, please contact Randy Gavorin at 248.432.5452 or rgavorin@jccdet.org.

WANT TO SEE YOUR BUSINESS

HERE?

We can make it happen!

PLEASE VISIT

jccdet.org/advertise to learn about advertising opportunities with the JCC.

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