Raleigh-Cary JCC 2018 Summer Program Guide
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Raleigh-Cary JCC 12804 Norwood Rd. Raleigh, NC 27613 919.676.6170 JCC@ShalomRaleigh.org
Welcome Mother Nature has finally brought us spring! We are excited to share all the great things happening at the JCC with you! The JCC pool is the place to be this summer and to get things started. The whole family will enjoy our Summer Pool kick-off party on May 27th, with food, music and of course, pool games! Throughout this guide, you’ll find information about our wide array of offerings including swim lessons, aquatics classes for all ages and our J-Rays swim team. We are hard at work finalizing the details for our 10 weeks of Camp JCC! In addition to our eight weeks of traditional camp, we are launching two weeks of specialty camps including LEGO® Engineering Play Well TEKnologies, Learning Lab 360 Virtual Reality Minecraft Camp, and TreeRunner Raleigh Adventure Climbing Camp. This summer will see many new programs such as Grandparents Day at the J and the return of a few fan favorites such as Pickling and “To Laugh,” a 3-week series on Jewish humor. In June, we will be celebrating Israel’s 70th birthday with a 3-day Israeli Film Festival & in July we are partnering with PJ Library to host a community concert with Jewish Rock Star, Rich Recht! Then we wrap-up the summer with a special performance by the Tzofim Friendship Caravan on August 5th! We’re gearing up for a fun-filled summer at the J. We continue to expand our program offerings, hoping that every member of the JCC, no matter your age or area of interest, can find something to stimulate your mind and invigorate your body. All the details for our programs, classes, and events can be found on our website at RaleighCaryJCC.org/calendar/ and on our Facebook pages. Thank you to our JCC members, donors, and program participants for your continued support and for being part of our JCC family.
Jill Lokitz Director of Programming Visit RaleighCaryJCC.org to Register 2
Beth Richman Director of Camp, Youth & Family Programs
JILL LOKITZ
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Message.....................2 Table of Contents & Staff Bios..................................3 Healthy Living....................... 4&5 Adult Programs..........................6 Jewish Journeys.........................7 Raleigh Tribe..........................8&9 JCC Events Pull-Out Calendar............10&11 Aquatics..............................12&13 Camp JCC...................................14 PJ Library...................................15 Community Events...........16&17 Mah Jongg at the J..................18 Membership...............................19
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Jill worked as a school counselor and geriatric care manager in NJ before moving to NC with her family almost 10 years ago. Jill’s goal as the Program Manager is to create programs that inspire people of all ages to join together to form a community and lasting friendships.
BETH RICHMAN
CAMP JCC DIRECTOR 2018 will be Beth’s eighth summer as the Camp JCC Director, but her Camp JCC journey began in 2003 when her oldest child was a camper. Beth strives to create a safe and inclusive environment where campers will grow, thrive and make friendships that last a lifetime.
SARI-ROSE BROWN
ASSISTANT CAMP JCC DIRECTOR Sari-Rose is a true Camp JCC homegrown. Her Camp JCC story began as a camper when she was 5 years old. Sari-Rose joined the Camp JCC summer staff in 2011 and became the Head of Programming in 2014. She now serves as the Camp JCC Assistant Director.
LESLIE NEEDHAM
JCC MEMBERSHIP & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Leslie Needham moved to the Raleigh area from Virginia two years ago. She has worked at a JCC for the past 13 years doing programing and facilities management. She loves being involved in Jewish communal work.
JAMIE ALLEN
REGISTRAR Jamie, a native Texan, moved to Raleigh 6 years ago with her husband and kids. She has a passion for working with students and enjoys using her Master of Divinity degree for teaching youth and adults.
TAMMY VAN DUYN
COMMUNITY EVENTS COORDINATOR Tammy was born and raised in Wilmington and graduated from NCSU with a degree in Communications. Along with her husband and two daughters, she has lived in Raleigh for 20 years. Tammy is incredibly excited to be a part of the JCC, serving the Jewish Community.
TINA SCHULTZ
Raleigh-Cary JCC 12804 Norwood Rd. Raleigh, NC 27613 919.676.6170 JCC@ShalomRaleigh.org
PJ LIBRARY COORDINATOR Tina has worked in the non-profit sector for most of her career. She serves on the Temple Beth Or Preschool board of Trustees and also led the K-2 RALFTY program for two years. Tina is looking forward to connecting young Jewish families.
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HEALTHY
LIVING Our Healthy Living series is intended to give you tools to live a healthier, more natural life. We promote healthy living, choices, and options while featuring top opinion/thought leaders in our community. Come join us on this exciting journey...Le Chaim!
MAY
KURDISH COOKING DEMONSTRATION & DINNER Wednesday, May 15 | 6:30–9pm Location: JCC Members: $18 (Includes dinner) General Community: $25 (Includes dinner)
JUNE
Great cooking isn’t about recipes—it’s about techniques. Discover Kurdish cuisine while exploring the flavors of the Middle East and expanding your vegetarian repertoire. Learn cooking techniques that were passed down through the generations while hearing first hand stories of how the instructor’s Kurdish grandmother and her Jewish best friend grew up in Iraq and were separated in 1948. Then savor the flavors these two best friends shared 60 years ago. Menu: vegetarian biryani (main dish), jajyk (yogurt, cucumber, garlic) & salad.
Two-hour self-defense class. This intense workshop is designed for busy women and teens and will deal with assault, signs of trouble, and self–defense comprehensively and in a “to-the-point” manner.
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WOMEN’S SELF–DEFENSE Thursday, June 7 | 7-9pm Location: JCC Members: $10 General Community: $20
Participants will leave the class empowered with knowledge, physical self–defense moves, and conditioning to protect themselves.
JULY
PICKLING & PROBIOTICS Wednesday, July 11 | 7pm Location JCC Members: $15 (Includes a jar of pickles) General Community: $20 (Includes a jar of pickles) Want to know how to pickle? Puzzled about probiotics? Curious about what the two of them have in common? Then this program is for you.
AUGUST cont.
RAW DESSERTS: HEALTHY & DECADENT Tuesday, Aug. 21 | 2–3:30pm Location: JCC Members: $10 | General Community: $15 It’s time to throw away that easy bake oven. Get out of the kitchen heat and join us while we learn how to make easy, delicious, raw desserts: no dairy, no gluten, no oven! This class will teach you how to replace sugary, highly processed, snacks with real food for sustained energy.
Do you love the pickles you get at an authentic Jewish deli and wonder how those half–sours and full–sours are made and why they taste so much better than most store bought pickles? Did you know that these “kosher” pickles are a health food, rich in probiotics? Join us for a fun evening learning how to pickle vegetables and then make your own jar of probiotic rich pickles to take home.
AUGUST
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, Aug. 12 | 1:30–6pm Location: JCC Be a part of a lifesaving journey & donate blood. Questions? Contact the JCC at JCC@ ShalomRaleigh.org or call 919.676.6170. For eligibility questions, call 1.866.236.3276
MINDY LAWTON
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
“Whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world” -Talmud
A former software developer, Mindy now gets to combine her two passions at the JCC - helping to build a stronger and more cohesive Jewish community while expanding the understanding of living a healthier, more natural life.
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ADULT PROGRAMS We offer a variety of programs that meet your needs regardless of your age. Whether you are just starting out or celebrating your retirement, the JCC is the place for you!
JCC TRAVELS
MORDECAI HOUSE TOUR & HISTORIC JEWISH RALEIGH BUS TOUR Sunday, May 6 Bus pick up time: 1:15pm at Greystone Shopping Center in front of Food Lion • 2-3pm Mordecai House Tour • 3-4pm: Bus tour of historic Jewish Raleigh Cost: • Bus cost: JCC members: Free, General Community: $5 • Admission to Mordecai House: Adult $5, Senior & Youth: $3 Mordecai House Tour: Built in 1785, this is the oldest residence in Raleigh on its original foundation, and is a registered historical landmark. Historic Jewish Raleigh: One hour van tour with Historian Barbara Freedman highlighting historic locations of Jewish Raleigh. Transportation and Staff are funded in part by a grant from the BJH Foundation MAXINE ERSHLER CARR
ADULT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Maxine moved to Raleigh in 1978 from Woodstock, NY. A former ESL teacher for Wake County Public School System, Maxine started her second career with the Raleigh-Cary JCC 16 years ago!
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JCC SPEAKER LUNCHEON SERIES
Speaker luncheons are held at the JCC once a month. Speakers include faculty from local universities, politicians, television personalities, clergy and more! Enjoy lunch provided by local sponsors. Date & speaker are subject to change. Please verify the program with the JCC.
MAY
DR. JARROD TANNY, UNC WILMINGTON Dept of History, Block Distinguished Scholar in Jewish History Wednesday, May 16 | 12:30pm–2:30pm (doors open at 12pm) Members: Free | General Community: $10 “From the Borscht Belt to the Bible Belt: Jewish Humor in Dixie”. Jewish humor comes in many styles adapting to changes in where the Jews live, work and laugh.
JCC BOOK CLUB
The JCC Book Club meets on Mondays. Book selections usually have a Jewish connection or reflect a Jewish slant. Arrive at 12:30pm with a non–meat lunch; dessert and beverages provided. Date & book are subject to change. Mondays | 12:30pm–2:30pm | Location: JCC Members: Free | General Community: $3 May 7 Mudbound by Hillary Jordan June 4 Hue and Cry at Our House by Benjamin Taylor Aug. 27 JCC covered dish lunch to vote on books, bring a non-meat dish for sharing.
JEWISH JOURNEYS & BEYOND Our goal is to invite people from all over the Triangle to join us in creating a more cohesive Jewish Community!
Join us for a Jewish education program called “Jewish Journeys and Beyond.” These classes will provide an ongoing, creative opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of Judaism’s culture, people, spirituality and wisdom.
MAY
COMMUNICATION: ITS ART & SOUL Thursdays, May 10, 17 & 24 | 7:30pm–9pm Instructor: Rabbi Lev Cotlar Location: JCC Members: $18 | General Community: $36 The rise of the internet, mobile phones, and social media has completely changed the way we relate, interact, and communicate with one another—and it’s high time we reclaim this lost art. In Jewish philosophy, communication is more than just a tool: it is who we are. Humans are defined as communicative beings with a communicative soul, and aligning ourselves with this soul is our raison d’être. In Communication: Its Art and Soul, we contrast Jewish thought with scientific discovery to unearth the essence of communication and how to utilize its powers to better ourselves, our relationships, and all of society This course is eligible for continuing education credits for social workers and LMFT’s.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw
JULY
TO LAUGH Mondays, July 9, 16 & 23 | 7:30pm–9pm Instructor: Jonathan McCarter Location: JCC Members: $18 General Community: $36 Humor is as prevalent in Jewish Culture as gefilte fish and yet as unable to be categorized as … gefilte fish. Through this three week examination of form and content we will discuss some of the foundations upon which Jewish Humor can be built. We will also provide some opportunities to get on your feet and feel what the style is like in the mouth and body and explore what that can do to the heart and to the mind. TERRI FISHMAN
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Terri brings many years of experience in the planning and implementation of nonprofit educational programming and has a certification in Senior Advising. She has worked with the JCC in Buffalo, NY prior to her move to Raleigh.
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RALEIGH
TRIBE Raleigh Tribe is a pluralistic community of Jewish young professionals and graduate students in their 20s and 30s in Wake County. We cultivate community building, professional development, and service through social, cultural, spiritual, and philanthropic activities here at home, in Israel, and around the world.
TRIBE SUMMER KICK-OFF BONFIRE Sunday, May 13 | 7:30pm Location: JCC | Cost: Free
MAY
D’VAR TV SUMMER Sunday, May 6 | 2pm Location: Allister North Hills 430 Allister Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Members: Free General Community: $10 Welcome to D’var TV, where we use classic television to discuss life, Judaism, and everything! In our second installment, we will watch a Futurama episode, “G-dfellas.” During an accident on the spaceship, Bender the robot gets shot into space. While floating through the stars, he becomes a god to a tiny civilization that lives on his stomach. Meanwhile, Fry tries to find bender using spiritual means. How is G-d normally portrayed on TV? Do these depictions represent your beliefs? (Nosh included.)
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Summer is coming and we’re ready for S’mores! Schmooze with your friends and meet new people at our casual bonfire hangout!
JUNE
SHABBAT 101 Friday, June 15 | 7pm Location: JCC Cost: JCC Members: $10 (Includes dinner) General Community: $15 (Includes dinner) Join Raleigh Tribe for Shabbat 101. Enjoy a full dinner along with discussion and Q/A session about Shabbat.
JULY
HAVDALAH TREERUNNER GLOW CLIMB Saturday, July 14 6:30-7pm | Havdalah 7:15pm | Climb at TreeRunner Location: JCC Cost: $29 for TreeRunner Glow Climb
AUGUST
YOM SPORT Sunday, Aug. 12 | 11am Location: JCC Members: Free General Community: $5 YOM SPORT is here! There will be basketball, Gaga pit & pool activities. Everyone will get to partake in these games with a goal of fun & friendly competition. No prior team sport or athletic experience necessary. Register today for your team color and theme assignments!
Havdalah and night ropes course! TreeRunner Adventure Raleigh is North Carolina’s newest adventure park that’s the hottest new activity for those who love the challenge, the rush and the independence of an aerial adventure.
TU B’AV BABKA BAKE Sunday, July 22 | 3-5pm Location: JCC Members: $5 General Community $10 Join the Raleigh Tribe for a Babke Bake! Together we will learn how to make this delicious treat and everyone will get to take some home to enjoy.
For more information about Raleigh Tribe events please visit RaleighCaryJCC.org/ adult-programs/raleigh-tribe/
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MAY
JUNE
SUNDAY, MAY 6
JUNE 3-5
JCC Travels: Mordecai & Historic Raleigh 1:15-4pm meet at Greystone Shopping Center
SUNDAY, MAY 6
Tribe: D’var TV 2:00 pm at Allister North Hills 430 Allister Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
MONDAY, MAY 7
Book Club: Mudbound 12:30-2:30pm at the JCC
SUN.
Film: JCRC Israel at 70 Israeli Film Fest at the JCC
MONDAY, JUNE 4
Book Club: Hue and Cry at Our House 12:30-2:30pm at the JCC
MONDAY, JUNE 4
Mah Jongg 12:30-3:30pm at the JCC
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 13, & 20
THURSDAYS, MAY 10, 17, & 24
Beginner Mah Jongg Lessons 7-9pm at the JCC
SUNDAY, MAY 13
Water Fitness: Session 1 Starts 6:30-7:15pm at the JCC
Jewish Journeys: Communication 7:30-9pm at the JCC
Tribe: Summer Kick-Off Bonfire 7:30pm at the JCC
MONDAY, MAY 14
Mah Jongg 12:30-3:30pm at the JCC
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Healthy Living: Kurdish Cooking 6:30-9pm at the JCC
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Speaker: Dr. Jarrod Tanny 12:30-2:30pm at the JCC
MONDAY, MAY 21
Swim Team: Practice Starts thru July 16 at the JCC
SUNDAY, MAY 27
Pool: Kick-Off Party 12:00-2pm at the JCC
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
Healthy Living: Women’s Self-Defense 7-9pm at the JCC
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
JFS: Senior Resource Fair 2-3:30pm at Temple Beth Or
TUESDAYS, JUNE 12, 19, & 26 Swim Team: June Meets 6pm at the JCC
JUNE 12
Camp JCC Summer begins
FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Tribe: Shabbat 101 7pm at the JCC
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Dive-In Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 8pm at the JCC
SUNDAY, JUNE 24
Swim Classes Start: Infant/Preschool 4-5 yr olds at the JCC Visit RaleighCaryJCC.org to Register 10
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Programs, dates, and time Please verify your program by contacting the JCC
JULY
AUGUST
TUESDAY, JULY 3
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
TUESDAYS, JULY 3, 10, & 17
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
SUNDAY, JULY 8
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
Water Fitness: Session 2 Starts 9-9:45am at the JCC
Healthy Living: Red Cross Blood Drive 1:30-6:00pm at the JCC
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11
AUGUST 13-17
Healthy Living: Pickling & Probiotics 7pm at the JCC
Camp JCC: Specialty Camps at the JCC
SATURDAY, JULY 14
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
PJ Library: Rick Recht Concert 2pm at the JCC
Swim Team: July Meets 6pm at the JCC
Pool: Pool Party 12-2:00pm at the JCC
PJ Library: Makes a Splash 11am at the JCC
Tzofim Performance 4:30pm at the JCC
Tribe: Yom Sport 11am at the JCC
Tribe: Havdallah TreeRunner Glow Climb 6:30pm at the JCC
Healthy Living: Raw Desserts 2-3:30pm at the JCC
MONDAYS, JULY 9, 16, & 23 Jewish Journeys: To Laugh 7:30-9pm at the JCC
PJ Library: Grandparent’s Day 10-11:00am at the JCC
SATURDAY, JULY 21
MONDAY, AUGUST 27
Dive-In Movie: The Goonies 8pm at the JCC
SUNDAY, JULY 22 Tu B’av Babka Bake 3-5pm at the JCC
MONDAY, JULY 30
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
Book Club: Covered Dish Lunch & Book Vote 12:30-2:30pm at the JCC
MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Mah Jongg 12:30-3:30pm at the JCC
Mah Jongg 12:30-3:30pm at Atria Oakridge 10810 Sandy Oak Ln Raleigh, NC 27614
EVENTS CALENDAR
es are subject to change. C at 919.676.6170 or JCC@ShalomRaleigh.org
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JCC
AQUATICS Whether you are looking for beginner swimming lessons, lap swimming or a competitive swim team, the JCC pool is the place for you.
MAY
JCC SUMMER POOL KICK-OFF PARTY Sunday, May 27 | 12–2pm Location: JCC Pool Members: Free | General Community: $5 Join us for a season opener party at the JCC pool. Food for sale, games for kids and a DJ will provide music for all ages.
JUNE
DIVE–IN MOVIE FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF* Saturday, June 23 | 8pm Location: JCC Pool Members: Free | General Community $5
JULY
JULY 4TH POOL PARTY Wednesday, July 4 | 12–2pm Location: JCC Members: Free | General Community $5 Join us for a July 4th celebration at the JCC pool. Food for sale, games for kids and a DJ will provide music for all ages. DIVE–IN MOVIE THE GOONIES* Saturday, July 21 | 8pm Location: JCC Pool Members: Free General Community $5 *The snack bar will be open & the pool will stay open until the end of the movie (the deep end will be closed during the movie).
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SUMMER SWIM CLASSES & LESSONS The JCC offers a full range of swim lessons and classes for all ages. We look forward to seeing you at the J! GROUP CLASSES “Let’s Get Wet” (Parent and Child) Infant to preschool age Sunday, June 24 to Sunday, Aug. 5 10:30am–11:00am Member: $40 General Community: $55 At the JCC we want parents and children to feel comfortable in the water. Children play games that use the basic water movements, such as kicking, arm stokes and breath control. Parents are in the pool with their children. Swim diapers and swimsuits are required for all children who are not potty trained. Parents are required to wear swimsuits. LEVEL 1 SWIM CLASS 4 & 5 year olds Sunday, June 24 to Sunday, Aug. 5 10:00am–10:30am JCC Member: $70 General Community: $90 It’s never too early to swim at the JCC! Classes are limited to 5 children. Parents are welcome to watch classes from the pool deck.
To register go to: RaleighCaryJCC.org and click on Athletics/Aquatics.
CLASSES & LESSONS cont.
WATER FITNESS CLASS Open to Men and Women of all ages and fitness levels. Session 1: Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 6:30pm–7:15pm Session 2: Sundays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29 9:00am–9:45am Members: $10 per class or $30 for all four General Community: $15 per class or $50 for all four Come join us for an hour of water fitness combining high and low intensity exercises. Please wear appropriate swimwear. Flotation belts will be provided. Participants are encouraged to exercise at their own fitness level. INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Private Lessons: 5 private 30 minute lessons. Members | $125 General Community | $150 Semi–Private Lessons (2 students per class/cost is per student): 5 semi-private 30 minute lessons. Member: $100 General Community: $125 *participant will schedule class time with instructor after registration
CAMP JCC/J-RAYS J-RAYS SUMMER SWIM TEAM Be a part of our team participating in the TSA (Tarheel Swim Association) league where our swimmers are all special! Not only do we help swimmers to improve stroke work, starts and endurance, but also emphasize good sportsmanship and teamwork! Registration fee: $150 per swimmer Practices: May 21–July 16 | Monday–Thursday Meets are held on the following Tuesdays at 6pm: June 12, 19, & 26 July 3, 10, & 17 Junior J-Rays (6-under): No distance prerequisite. Junior swimmers (7-10): Must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. Senior swimmers (11 and up): Must be able to swim 50 yards unassisted. For more information, email Beth.Richman@ShalomRaleigh.org or call 919.676.6170. Per TSA rules, all J-Rays swimmers must be JCC members. Please contact the JCC to learn more about our membership options. Raleigh Cary JCC | Summer Program Guide | 13
CAMP
JCC
Camp JCC is a unique Jewish day–camp experience that is open to children who are rising Kindergarteners through rising 10th graders. Each one–week session is an adventure—filled with swimming, sports, cooking, and crafts that ends with a Shabbat celebration. June 12-August 17 | 9am–3:30pm | Extended care available for an additional fee. Open to Rising Kindergarten-Rising 10th grade. For more information and pricing visit CampJRocks.com
CAMP JCC SPECIALTY CAMPS June 12–15 & August 13–17 9am–3:30pm Extended care is available for an additional fee.
Each morning campers will explore new interests in their specialty followed by an afternoon filled with swimming, nature, lakefront and more! PLAY–WELL TEKNOLOGIES LEGO® ENGINEERING CAMP • LEGO® Intro to STEM Camp Rising Kindergarten–Rising 2nd grade June 12–15 (4 days) Campers will build engineer-designed projects such as Boats, Snowmobiles, Catapults, and Merry-Go-Rounds. They will use special pieces to create their own unique design! •
Minecraft Engineering with LEGO® Materials Rising Kindergarten-Rising 2nd grade August 13–17 (5 days) Campers will build engineer-designed projects such as a motorized Creeper, a portal to the Nether, and a moving Minecart!
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LEARNING LAB 360 VIRTUAL REALITY CAMP June 12–15 Rising 3rd & Rising 4th grade (4 days) • 9am–3:30pm July 16–20 Rising 5th–Rising 9th grade (5 days) • 9am–3:30pm Enter the Minecraft world through your Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and see Minecraft like never before. Using math and geography concepts, campers will explore the worlds and move amongst Minecraft characters to your heart’s content! TREERUNNER RALEIGH ADVENTURE CLIMBING CAMP Rising 5th–Rising 9th grade June 12–15 (4 days) August 13–17 (5 days) This camp features one-on-one training on all the tricks of Adventure Climbing from the skilled Park Guides. ART4FUN Rising 3rd–Rising 4th grades August 13–17 (5 days) End your summer with a splash, of color! Campers will enjoy a variety of fun (and sometimes messy) hands-on arts & crafts activities. This camp will be perfect for a beginning artist to a modern-day Picasso! Follow us for the latest Camp J info: On the Web: CampJRocks.com Facebook: Camp JCC Raleigh-Cary Instagram: @CampJCC
PJ
LIBRARY The mission of PJ Library’s program is to help meet the needs of the diverse population of families in our area, giving them opportunities to engage Jewishly in the comfort of their own homes as well as to connect with other young families in the area.
JULY
RICK RECHT FREE TO BE THE JEW IN ME CONCERT Tuesday, July 3 | 2pm Location: JCC | Cost: Free
AUGUST
Rick Recht is proud to be the national music spokesperson for PJ Library. He enjoys rocking out with families from coast to coast at his PJ Library concerts.
Cool off with PJ Library at the JCC pool! More details to come soon.
PJ MAKES A SPLASH Sunday, Aug. 5 | 11am-1pm Location: JCC | No Cost
GRANDPARENT’S DAY WITH PJ LIBRARY Wednesday, Aug. 22 | 10–11am Location: JCC | Ages: approx. 3–8 Members: $8 grandparent(s)/1 child Gen. Community: $12 grandparent/1 child Artist and writer Wende Essrow will be reading one of her stories along with a lesson about ocean life. Followed by a fun water globe take-home craft and time at the JCC pool! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest information about these fun summer programs! www.facebook. com/pjlibraryraleighcary or contact Tina Schultz at Tina.Schultz@ShalomRaleigh.org
ALL SUMMER
PJ BABY SUMMER PLAYGROUP (Birth to 18 months) Is your normally scheduled playgroup taking a summer break? PJ Baby Summer Playgroup is back to help fill the gap! The venue for these parent-led programs will change weekly based on the interests of the group PJ SUMMER POP-UPS These fun gatherings will feature everything from park meet-ups, museum visits, and movie dates to craft parties, garden tours, and more! Raleigh Cary JCC | Summer Program Guide | 15
COMMUNITY
EVENTS Our community-wide events vary in theme but all share the same goal—to create opportunities to come together to celebrate life, laughter, friendship, and Jewish culture.
JCRC 70th ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL JUNE
IN SEARCH OF ISRAELI CUISINE Sunday, June 3 | 4pm Location: JCC | Cost: Free In Search of Israeli Cuisine is a portrait of the Israeli people told through food. The feature length documentary puts a face on the culture of Israel, profiling chefs, home cooks, vintners, and cheese-makers drawn from the more than one hundred cultures that make up Israel today.
FILL THE VOID Monday, June 4 | 6:30pm Location: JCC | Cost: Free An intimate portrait of family life within the Orthodox Hassidic community and tells the story of a young girl, who struggles with whether she wants to marry her brother-in-law, Yochay, after her sister Esther dies giving birth. Winner of several awards the film was also an official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival, the New York Film Festival, and the Venice Film Festival.
Program will be followed by a community potluck.
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JUNE cont.
ABOVE & BEYOND Tuesday, June 5 | 6:30pm Location: JCC Cost: Free The first major feature-length documentary about the foreign airmen in the ’48 War, this 2014 documentary, produced by Nancy Spielberg, tells the story of a group of Jewish American pilots who answered Israel’s call for help just 3 years after liberation from Nazi death camps. In secret and at great personal risk, these Americans smuggled planes out of the U.S., trained behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia and flew for Israel in its War of Independence. This film includes interviews with the pilots, stunning aerial footage, and a story of heart, heroism and chutzpah.
JUNE
3RD ANNUAL SENIOR CONNECTIONS RESOURCE FAIR Sunday, June 10 | 3-5pm Location: Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free An afternoon that could make the difference in your or a loved one’s life. The power to make informed, personalized choices about how you want to engage in the aging process is in your hands!
COMING IN FALL 2018 OCTOBER
TZOFIM PERFORMANCE Sunday, Aug. 5 | 4:30pm Location JCC | Cost: Free
FEDERATION FEEDS: A TASTING TOUR... Thursday, Oct. 4 | 6:30–9:30pm Location: Traine Event Venue in Seaboard Station, Raleigh.
The Tzofim Friendship Caravan is celebrating over 40 years of bringing excitement, energy and friendship to North America! Founded in 1973, the first Caravan came to the United States to bring a message of hope and peace for Israel. Don’t miss out on this amazing performance!
Federation Feeds pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local restaurants within our community, while raising significant awareness to the mission of Jewish Family Services. The night will feature 12-15 premiere restaurants with gourmet tastings and a silent auction.
AUGUST
This is a free event open to all.
A FOOD TASTING & SILENT AUCTION For about JFS events Helpmore Make ainformation Difference in the Lives of our Neighbors! FEDERATION FEEDS BENEFITS THE MOST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF pleaseOUR visit RaleighCaryJFS.org/calendars/ COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT WAKE COUNTY. upcoming-jfs-events/ THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 | 6:30–9:30PM AT
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MAH JONGG
AT THE J You asked for it – Mah Jongg during the day! The Raleigh-Cary JCC now offers a weekly Mah Jongg session for you and your friends. Whether you are a maven or looking to improve your game, we have a table for you! New to the game? Beginner Mah Jongg lessons begin in June!
MAH JONGG MONDAYS
Mondays 5/14, 6/4, 7/30 (at Atria), 8/27 12:30-3:30pm Location: JCC (5/14, 6/4, 8/27) Atria (7/30) Atria Oakridge 10810 Sandy Oak Ln., Raleigh, NC 27614 Member: Free General Community: $5 Mah Jongg for experienced players continues! (Each player brings $3.00 for the game for winning or losing). Please bring your mah jongg set and table cover!
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BEGINNER MAH JONGG LESSONS Wednesdays 6/6, 6/13, & 6/20 7-9pm Location: JCC Member: $10 General Community: $20
Please join us at the JCC for evening Beginner Mah Jongg Lessons. Lessons limited to 8 people.
MEMBERSHIP Whether you recently moved to the area, just starting a family or are looking to become more connected to the local Jewish community, the JCC is the perfect place to build meaningful connections with your neighbors. We offer a variety of membership packages for individuals, families & couples.
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP | 2018 Rates Individual Membership (18-27 years old) Individual Membership (28 & up) Aquatics Membership Family Membership Student ID/Active Military Centennial Membership
$54 $95 $375 $499 FREE FREE (New for 2018)
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Individual Membership (18-27 years old) | $54 • Provides a single individual with membership benefits on all JCC programming excluding Camp JCC. • Includes summer pool access. • Includes 2 Pool Guest passes and 1 Snack Bar Coupon. Individual Membership (28 & up) | $95 • Provides a single individual with membership benefits on all JCC programming excluding Camp JCC. • Includes summer pool access. • Includes 2 Pool Guest passes and 1 Snack Bar Coupon. Aquatics Membership (New for 2018) | $375 (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day) • Provides all members of an immediate family unit a Summer Pool Membership. • J-Rays Swim Team eligibility (additional TSA fees apply). • JCC member benefits on all aquatic special events and programs. • Includes 2 Pool Guest passes and 1 Snack Bar Coupon. (Does not provide discounts on Camp JCC or non-aquatic programming). Visit RaleighCaryJCC.org or call us at 919.676.6170 for more information about JCC Memberships
Family Membership | $499 • Provides all members of an immediate family unit membership benefits on all JCC programming including discounts on Camp JCC. • Includes summer pool access. • J-Rays Swim Team eligibility. • Includes 4 complimentary passes to TreeRunner Adventure Park Raleigh. • 2 Pool Guest Passes and 1 Snack Bar Coupon. Student ID/Active Military | FREE • Individuals with a current Student ID or Active Military are eligible for a complimentary Individual Membership. • You must register with us to have a current membership. Centennial Membership (New for 2018) | FREE • Provides a single individual with membership benefits on all JCC programming excluding Camp JCC. • Includes summer pool access. • Includes 2 Pool Guest passes and 1 Snack Bar Coupon.
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Sunday, Aug. 5 | 4:30pm Location JCC | Cost: Free
Raleigh-Cary JCC 12804 Norwood Rd. Raleigh, NC 27613 919.676.6170 JCC@ShalomRaleigh.org
The JCC is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary