Mandel JCC Annual Report 2015-2016

Annual Report

message from Alan Semel and Michael Hyman

The reasons people come to The J are countless. Parents want their children to be safe, healthy and learn Jewish values. Kids want to have fun and make new friends. Adults and seniors want to live healthier, more meaningful lives. All can find a home here and this is the beauty of our Mandel JCC.

We served more than 11,000 members this past year, and touched an additional 10,000 community members, young and old, through our awardwinning fitness and aquatics programs, arts and culture programs, outstanding preschool, J-Day Camps and nationally recognized Camp Wise, and Lunch Plus congregate meal program. This impact has a multiplier effect and strengthens our community far greater than simple math might suggest.

“Who is honored? The one who gives honor to others.”

(Talmud – Pirke Avot 4:1) Simeon Ben Zoma, Second Century Biblical Scholar

This past year we took this guidance to heart and honored three longtime volunteers for their outstanding leadership. Deedra Dolin, Norm Friedman and Keith Polster were recognized at our Play at The J event for their visionary leadership and efforts on behalf of three stellar programs –Cleveland Jewish Book Festival, Cleveland Jewish FilmFest and the Indoor Biathlon & Triathlon, respectively. Nearly 400 attended this inaugural event that raised $120,000 for The J’s financial assistance program that serves more than 400 individuals and families.

HELPING PEOPLE AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE

We’re honored to help people of all ages and at every stage of life. And we are also honored to be recognized for our work. This past year:

• The Beachwood Chamber of Commerce recognized The J with its Civic Organization of the Year award for “demonstrating on-going outreach efforts that have shown outstanding civic commitment and social responsibility.”

• The State of Ohio recognized our Early Childhood program and J-Kids Club afterschool program with a Five Star Rating from Step Up To Quality, Ohio’s Early Childhood Quality Rating System. Only a small number of programs who consistently exceed the highest standards of early care and education earn this distinguished honor. This achievement was made possible due to the outstanding efforts of our dedicated staff and the ongoing support of our parent community.

• Cleveland Magazine Best of the East publication recognized The J as Best Fitness Center five years in a row. They recognized Playmakers Youth Theatre as Best Theater/ Dance Instruction three years in a row and the Indoor Triathlon and Biathlon was honored as Best Charity Race.

This past summer 1,400 youth and teens had amazing experiences at one of our six day camp programs or at Camp Wise, our nationally recognized overnight camp. And this summer J-Day Campers at Halle Park in Burton have something special to splash about. They will enjoy countless hours of fun in our brand new Debra Ann November Aquatics Center complete with a 25 meter Jr. Olympic sized pool featuring two slides and spray ground elements. Iris November and her late husband, Mort, longtime community philanthropists, made a lead gift for the construction of the new aquatics center. Named in memory of their late daughter, this generous gift comes from a grant made from the Phyllis and Debra Ann November Children’s Fund, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Our signature Arts and Culture events, Cleveland Jewish FilmFest and Cleveland Jewish Book Festival enjoyed record-breaking attendance. They brought to Cleveland an outstanding selection of films and introduced us to some of the country’s most fascinating authors. This year we also introduced The J Show which gave local artists the opportunity to compete and showcase their works. Over 90 artists submitted entries and 47 artists were selected to be included in an exciting exhibition of mixed media.

Playmakers Youth Theatre enjoyed record-breaking cast sizes and audiences and 12 teens traveled to Israel for a unique theatre-focused experience. Sheri Gross, our Playmakers Director, took her final curtain call in June after giving our kids 20 years of extraordinary theater experiences. Sheri and Linda Joynt, Playmakers’ gifted costume designer, were honored after the final performance of Little Shop of Horrors

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER

What best defines The J is that we bring people together and create opportunities for meaningful connections that enrich lives. These connections make us a strong Jewish community center and an even stronger community. In the next few pages, you’ll meet a wonderful and diverse group of people –individuals and families whose lives have all been touched and enhanced by being part of our Mandel JCC.

As you read through the following pages you can see it’s been a very busy and successful year at The J. This is due, in large part, to the exceptional efforts of our Board of Trustees, our generous donors, funding partners and volunteers and our dedicated staff. We also thank the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for their unwavering support. And of course, we thank you, our members. Your participation and enthusiasm have truly helped to make this year a special one. It’s been an honor to serve you.

Alan B. Semel Board President Michael G. Hyman Executive Director

Immersion Hebrew

Josh Akrish’s mother and maternal grandparents are Israeli-born and his father and paternal grandparents speak Hebrew fluently. Still, the energetic first-grader knew very little Hebrew before attending the Hebrew Immersion Program at the Mandel JCC’s Anisfield Day Camp last summer.

“I was excited about learning Hebrew because I wanted to catch up with Mommy,” Josh said, with a sly grin. “I also liked swimming, sports, drama and the guy who brought animals to camp. It was fun.”

Now entering its second year, the Hebrew Immersion Program includes all of Anisfield’s traditional day camp activities – such as boating, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, drama and Shabbat celebrations – and adds a special twist: From the very first day, Israeli madrichim (counselors) conduct all activities in Hebrew. They rely on hand gestures, facial expressions, pictures, objects and a great deal of repetition to relay the meaning of their words, so no prior knowledge of Hebrew is required.

Originally designed for youngsters in

“ THIS IS TRULY A PLACE WHERE WE ALL FEEL A STRONG CONNECTION.”

kindergarten and first grade, this summer’s program will expand to include children entering second and third grade.

“These are great ages for learning a foreign language because the kids are like sponges,” said Israeli-born Iris Granot, the program’s director and a preschool teacher at Gross Schechter Day School. “At the beginning, they know very few words. By the end of camp, they’re using more and more Hebrew and, as we walk around camp, the other Anisfield campers begin picking up Hebrew words, too.”

“That’s one of the neat things about the program – the use of Hebrew words has spread throughout the camp environment,” Iris added.

Before Josh attended the Hebrew Immersion program, the adults in his family used to speak Hebrew when they didn’t want him to know what they were saying.

“One day I realized, ‘Oh boy, we better be careful! He understands what we’re saying,’” said Josh’s mom, Karen, who adds her son’s developing command of Hebrew is a blessing. “The grandparents are so happy.

Now they can connect with him on so many different levels and tell him their stories about Israel – all in Hebrew.” Josh is not the only family member with a connection to The J. Josh’s grandmother, Edna Akrish, has been a longtime member of The J and serves on its Cleveland Jewish FilmFest and Jewish Book Festival committees.

“More than 700 kids will spend the summer with us at one of our six camps which includes Anisfield Day Camp at Halle Park in Burton,” said Aaron Tevlowitz, Day Camp and Children’s Services Director.

“All of our camps are inclusive and strive to make every child feel welcome and important. While not all of our camps teach conversational Hebrew, they all promote

Jewish identity, teamwork and encourage Jewish values such as helping others, respecting nature and the importance of tzedakah (charity.)”

Josh’s participation in the program, which he will attend again this summer, has motivated the entire family to speak Hebrew more frequently at home. Even Josh’s twoyear-old brother, Liam, is picking up new words.

“We’re so happy with the program and with The J,” said Karen “Our family is involved in so many of The J’s programs – this is truly a place where we all feel a strong connection.”

The Hebrew Immersion Program is made possible by the support and guidance of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and the generous support of donors in our community .

Paging Judy& andrew Green

If the Jews are the people of the book –then Andrew and Judy Green are the people of the Book Festival.

For the past 16 years the Greens have been the driving force behind the Mandel JCC Cleveland Jewish Book Festival sponsored by The Henry and Eugenia Green Family Foundation. This yearly event has attracted hundreds of esteemed, nationally recognized Jewish authors and thousands of book-loving attendees.

“The festival is extremely rewarding for us as a couple,” says Andrew, an industrial engineer. “My parents, Eugenia and Henry enjoyed the cultural arts, and this festival, so ably coordinated by Julie Frayman, is something they would have applauded. This is a perfect fit for the philanthropic efforts of the Eugenia and Henry Green Family Foundation.”

Henry and Eugenia‘s life story could itself be a novel. The couple met and fell in love in their native Warsaw, Poland. In 1938, at age 27, Henry fled anti-Semitism in Warsaw and with little money in his pocket. He emigrated

“OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE AND HELP AS MANY PEOPLE AS WE CAN ALONG THE WAY.”

to Cochibamba, Bolivia, at a time when not much was known about the country but his friends did warn him of cannibals. Because of his mechanical training in Poland he was sent to work in the mines in Potosi, Bolivia, at 14,000 ft, a tin-mining town. In 1939 Eugenia barely escaped Warsaw and after a six-week journey in risky waters joined Henry in Bolivia, where the couple married, worked and had their son Andrew.

In 1948 the Greens, seeking a better life for their young son, moved to Cleveland where Henry got a menial job. He eventually was hired at Consolidated Iron and Steel.

Through their hard work and incredible business acumen Henry and Eugenia founded Martin Hydraulics in 1955 and later co-founded Cuyahoga Molded Plastics.

As the couple’s success grew, so did their commitment towards philanthropy. Among their many charitable efforts was the Workmen’s Circle and the Mayfield JCC’s Halle Theatre.

“Andrew’s parents had three very distinct chapters in their lives,” marvels Judy. “Despite

all odds they were a true American success story, and never lost their sense of humor or their desire to help others. My father-in-law had the heart of the artist and the brain of an engineer. And my beautiful mother-inlaw was the consummate hostess and was extremely cultured and artistic.”

Both Judy and Andrew have followed Henry and Eugenia’s philanthropic lead. “Our goal is to make the world a better place and help as many people as we can along the way,” says Andrew. “I see the good in everyone and enjoy doing what I can to help people reach their potential.”

Judy, a retired nurse and avid gardener, enjoys the fact that the book festival brings so many interesting authors to town and

is also a stimulating community event. She was impressed by a comment made by a 2014 book festival participant, June Hersh, author of Recipes Remembered A Celebration of Survival, whose family owned a successful lighting company. “She said the reason she was donating funds to worthy organizations was because her family had done well, and now it was time to do good. That message hit home and is why we enjoy supporting the Book Festival so much.”

Julie Frayman is grateful for the Green’s support. “It is a joy to collaborate with Andrew and Judy,” she says. “Their enthusiasm for the work we are doing is contagious and their efforts on behalf of our community speaks – volumes.

Building Blocks

Last year when Danielle and Jonathan Eisenberg made the leap from Chicago back to their hometown one of the couple’s first stops was the Mandel JCC.

“With three preschool aged children, we immediately sought out a top-notch Jewish preschool experience, and, without question, The J’s preschool and aftercare program met our expectations and more,” says Danielle.

All the couple has to do is look into the smiling, eager faces of their five-year-old twins Solomon and Levi, and two-year-old daughter Selah each morning as they head off to school to know they made the right choice.

“My kids are excited to go to The J each morning, and, when I pick them up they often want to stay and play with their buddies,” says Danielle. “They have made some wonderful friends here and they adore their teachers and constantly talk about them at home.”

Danielle understands the appeal The J preschool has for her children and their classmates. “Along with bright, kid-friendly

”OUR FAMILY HAS FOUND A LOVING COMMUNITY HERE AND WE NOW CONSIDER THE J HOME.”

classrooms, the preschoolers can access other areas of the multi-faceted facility,” she says. “My children enjoy the swimming pool, the Adelstein Children’s Outdoor Garden and the large gym. On Shabbat and holidays just like the adult members who come in the door, they feel fully integrated into the larger Mandel JCC community.”

“The Mandel JCC Early Childhood program is committed to excellence and we are proud to have received a Five Star Step-Up-To-Quality Rating, the highest honor awarded from the State of Ohio to early learning and development programs,” said Joan Morgenstern, Director of Early Childhood. “Our teachers work hard to create learning environments that spark children’s wonder and creativity and build confidence and intellectual skills.

Our families are partners in the work that we do to build a strong sense of Jewish community and promote the well-being of every child we serve,” she continued.

The expert teaching staff receives high praise from Danielle. “When we initially visited the school I was impressed with the

warmth, enthusiasm and competence of the teaching staff, and as a trans-racial family, with the diversity reflected in the school population,” she says. “Each child is treated individually and encouraged to reach his or her potential. We have seen our children grow socially, emotionally and intellectually here at The J.”

Having returned to Cleveland after many years away both Danielle and Jonathan agree the Mandel JCC preschool

has been a good segue to help them reintegrate into the Cleveland community. “My husband and I have formed wonderful friendships that extend well beyond the preschool day,” says Danielle. “We know these friendships will continue in the coming years. Moving back to Cleveland and choosing The J for preschool was the best decision we could have made. Our family has found a loving community here and we now consider The J home.”

Wise Kids

Zach Chylla knows he has arrived at the “Home of Happiness” the minute he steps off the bus at the Mandel JCC’s Camp Wise and is greeted by banners and cheering staff.

“I love seeing all my friends and the counselors,” said Zach, 15, who will be in the Solel village this summer. “My closest friends are from Camp Wise. We’ve all been together since Chalutzim (grade 4), so we have a strong brotherhood.”

Zach and his 13-year-old sister, Mallory, who will be in the Noar village this summer, say every activity at the overnight camp is filled with ruach (spirit) – whether villages try to “out-chant” each other in the dining hall, teams compete in the muchanticipated Maccabiah Games, friends celebrate a bunkmate’s birthday or the entire camp community ushers in Shabbat with songs and joyful prayer.

“It makes the camp more connected and unites everyone,” Mallory said.

Zach and Mallory’s mom, Heidi Chylla, knows her children are in good hands

“ BEING JEWISH MEANS BEING PART OF A LARGER COMMUNITY WITH A SHARED HISTORY.”

at Camp Wise. “We’ve seen the positive impact Camp Wise has had on our kids and we trust the staff,” said Heidi, whose husband Loren serves on The J’s board of directors. “We continue to be impressed with the interest and effort the camp staff has shown to understand each child’s needs and do whatever is necessary to ensure all of the kids have a safe and awesome camp experience. Each summer, our children learn fantastic life skills that can’t be taught in a book or a classroom.”

Camp Wise has also strengthened the Chyllas’ Jewish identity. Before attending Camp Wise, the siblings admit, their occasional synagogue attendance wasn’t as meaningful. Now, Zach enjoys leading Shabbat services with friends and Mallory understands that being Jewish means being part of a larger community with a shared history.

“Jewish values drive every program, experience and interaction at Camp Wise. In addition to participating in Shabbat, campers find their own connection and

develop their own relationship with Judaism through all activities in camp.,” said Rachel Felber, Interim Director.

“Camp activities provide a context in which campers form lifelong friendships with fellow campers and staff. It’s no wonder that these strong Jewish ties and connections stay with a camper long after they have left Camp Wise.”

In addition to strengthening their Jewish identity, campers learn new skills and gain confidence and independence at the award-winning overnight camp, located on 325 acres in Chardon. While there, kids unplug from technology – no cell phones allowed! – to participate in chugim (activities), such as swimming, kayaking, jet skiing, horseback riding,

archery, arts and crafts, music, yoga and overnight trips.

Camp Wise’s activities are allencompassing, so Zach and Mallory, don’t miss being constantly “plugged in” like they are at home.

“When you go through the day at camp, you don’t have time to be on your cell phone – and you don’t want to be,” Zach said. “You learn there’s so much more to do and experience.”

As plugged-in parents this is something Loren and Heidi really appreciate and value about overnight camp. At Camp Wise they know their kids are making “social connections” that will last long after camp is over. Who could ask for anything s’more?

Dream Team

Talent, grit and dedicated coaches certainly play a role in an ice skater’s success. Competitive skater Katie McBeath also credits someone most people might not expect: Mandel JCC personal trainer Jennifer Brand.

Before working with Jennifer, Katie, then 15, competed in the Junior National Championship. But chronic back and hip pain compromised her skating and sent her to a physical therapist, who told her she must strengthen her back to prevent future injuries.

“The J was close to school and my mom’s work, so my family joined, my mom looked for a personal trainer for me there and she liked Jennifer,” Katie said. “My first goal was to keep my back strong, but as the years progressed, I wanted to get strong enough in my off-ice exercises to improve my on-ice skills.”

Katie’s mom’s instincts about Jennifer were on point. Katie, now 21 and a fulltime psychology student at Cuyahoga Community College, continues weekly

“ KATIE, LIKE SO MANY OF OUR MEMBERS, HAS REALLY BENEFITED FROM WORKING WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER.”

half-hour sessions with Jennifer that include cardio, strength and stretching exercises. Jennifer is so invested in Katie’s success that she took the time to discuss Katie’s technical performance with her skating coach. As a result, Jennifer added balance, stability and agility training to Katie’s routine to help with landings and transitions in the rink.

“We have greatly reduced the risk of injury and minimized her falls,” said Jennifer, who designs workouts for Katie to do on her own between personal training sessions and leaves them for her in a dedicated file cabinet in The J’s fitness center. “She is a highly disciplined and dedicated individual and will do whatever needs to be done to achieve her goals. Her ultimate goal is to make it into the International Selection Pool so she could have a chance in the USA international trials.”

“Katie, like so many of our members, has really benefited from working with a personal trainer,” said Rich Zatta, Fitness

Center and Personal Training Manager.

“Our talented team of certified personal trainers work with people of all ages and fitness abilities to motivate and help them reach their goals. Whether the goal is as “Olympic-sized” as Katie’s or a more down to earth one, such as getting fit and losing weight, our trainers help members succeed. “

Katie’s skating resume is already impressive. She finished second at the

2014 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships and 18th and 13th in the 2015 and 2016 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, respectively.

After six years of working together, Jennifer is more than a personal trainer to Katie; she is a mentor and friend. Jennifer attends some of Katie’s competitions and has become one of her biggest cheerleaders. With Jennifer’s support, Katie’s assured she’s never skating on thin ice.

Holding CourT

At nearly 90 years old Marvin Schinagle is a man in motion.

Seven days a week the Beachwood resident pulls up to the Mandel JCC parking lot at 7:45 am sharp to either play racquetball with his fellow “racqueteers” or work out in the gym.

“About 50 years ago I began playing racquetball at the old Mayfield JCC and have been smashing the ball three times a week ever since,” says Marvin. “Over the years I have played with lots of guys, many of whom were older than me. Now, I’m the oldest guy on the court, but not the slowest and my competitive instincts are as strong as ever. I like to win.”

Pointing to his heart and head Marvin says racquetball, along with regular exercise, keeps his cardiovascular system and mind strong and helps his eye-hand coordination. “You have to stay sharp, agile and focused when you are playing the game,” he says. “Plus when you get on

at 90

“ WHEN YOU SEE SOMETHING WORKING RIGHT YOU WANT TO DO YOUR PART TO KEEP IT GOING.”

the court and hit a good shot you feel a little happier.”

A Cleveland native known for wearing red socks, even to his daughter’s wedding, Marvin enjoys the ready camaraderie of his fellow racquetball players including Daniel Roberts, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanu El in Solon.

“Everybody I know would dream of being Marvin Schinagle, red socks and all,” says Rabbi Roberts. “He is healthy, never misses a day at The J, and knows how to make the most of his life.”

When Marvin is not at The J he can be found on Lake Erie on his sailboat “Sinbad”, often with family members aboard, including his wife Maxine, their three children and seven grandchildren.

Being a Mandel JCC regular gives Marvin a strong sense of what The J is all about. “This is such a great place for people of all ages,” he says. “There is something here for everyone. There is

nothing else like it around and in my opinion The J is the best thing going.”

The feeling is mutual, according to Karen Hiller, The J’s Development Director. “Marvin’s commitment to fitness and good health is inspiring. And his tzedakah (charity) and generosity to The J and other organizations around Cleveland serve as an example for all of us.”

It is because of his strong support of the Mandel JCC that Marvin, the founder of Magnus Auto Parts, decided to make a generous philanthropic gift to The J last year. “What is money for, but to give to others – you can’t eat it, it doesn’t taste good,” he says with a smile. “When you see something working right you want to do your part to keep it going.”

From left to right: Pat Lambert, Marvin Schinagle, Ken Samoly, Rabbi Dan Roberts

Awesome Annies

You can bet your bottom dollar that Lexi Cowan and Ranit Drozhinskiy are two of the most adorable Annie’s that ever belted out “Tomorrow.”

Both girls share blue eyes, beguiling smiles and the starring role in the Mandel JCC Playmakers Youth Theatre production of the Tony-award winning musical Annie Jr. this past winter.

“When I got the part of Annie I started jumping up and down and called all my relatives,” enthuses 11-year old Ranit, a Solon Orchard Middle School student. “My mom says I could hum Russian lullabies before I could talk, so having a role like this is a dream come true.”

Laurel School 4th grader Lexi Cowan’s enthusiasm for the theater began at the age of 2 ½ when she was a model for a children’s fashion show fundraiser. Lexi is serious about pursuing a career in theater and has already appeared in commercials and films.

“Playing Annie at Playmakers is a part I had been longing to play,” says Lexi, 10.

”AT THIS BEAUTIFUL, HUGE MANDEL JCC CHILDREN CAN MEET, PLAY, PERFORM AND LEARN TOGETHER.

“Even before I was cast I knew all the songs. And despite the itchy red wig, it was an amazing experience. I liked working in a production where everyone respected and cheered each other on.”

Playmakers Youth Theatre, under the direction of the very talented Rachel Zake, is an award-winning, dynamic Jewish youth theatre program that emphasizes self-confidence, creativity, teamwork and an appreciation for the performing arts among its young performers. In addition to welcoming children of all levels of talent, Playmakers is an inclusive youth theater program that is also wonderfully accessible and rewarding for children and youth with disabilities or physical limitations.

“Having this opportunity to follow in Sheri Gross’ (former Playmakers Director) footsteps is a dream come true,” said Rachel Zake, Director of Playmakers. “I have been a part of the Playmakers family nearly all my life and am excited to have this opportunity to teach, mentor and inspire young kids and teens just as Sheri did for me.“

“Life has a way of coming full-circle,” notes Lexi’s mom, Erica. “Back in the day Sheri Gross, Rachel Zake and I performed in Fiddler on the Roof at the Mayfield JCC Halle Theatre, and now here is Lexi working with Sheri and Rachel. Some of my best memories are of my own youth theater experience. No matter your ability, there is always a place for you and so many life lessons are learned at Playmakers.”

Olga, Ranit’s mom, who moved to Cleveland from the former Soviet Union

twenty years ago, still marvels at all the Mandel JCC has to offer. “When I was growing up in my town of Odessa, we were not allowed to practice Judaism and there was anti-Semitism everywhere,” she says. “Here at this beautiful, huge Mandel JCC children can meet, play, perform and learn together. They are also encouraged and proud to be part of the greater Jewish community which, like Playmakers, remains a blessing for our family.”

From left to right: Ranit Drozhinskiy & Lexi Cowan

Lunch Plus

At age 99, Mayfield Heights resident Ruth Goldstein is as sharp and energetic as someone half her age.

“Coming here keeps me living so long,” she said of the Mandel JCC’s Lunch Plus program at the Warrensville Community Apartments in Cleveland Heights. “The food is good, but more than that, it gives me something to do and keeps me on a regular routine. It makes me want to get up in the morning.”

Before she began attending Lunch Plus about five years ago, Ruth, who lives alone, admits she used to sleep in late, have a cup of coffee and perhaps half a roll, skip lunch and eat one modest meal around 4:00 in the afternoon. She knows it wasn’t a healthy way to live.

Now, Ruth takes advantage of free transportation to and from Lunch Plus. Upon arrival, she either takes an exercise class or schmoozes over coffee with friends before enjoying a kosher lunch and participating in the day’s planned activity.

“ IT’S LIKE COMING HOME TO FAMILY AND YOU NEVER FEEL ALONE.”

“This is heaven for me,” she said. Ruth’s words bring a smile to the face of program supervisor Yolanda Nixon.

“Our goal is to reduce isolation in the senior population by providing programming and meals,” she said. “Many of them have no family in town or they’ve outlived their loved ones, so we give them a sense of self. And for some, this may be the only meal of the day.”

Annually the program serves more than 12,000 nutritionally balanced hot kosher meals to nearly 150 elderly adults ages 60 or older six days a week, including Sundays. The lunches, prepared by Menorah Park, meet the daily nutritional requirements for seniors. Intentionally served in large portions, they include an entrée, starch, bread, vegetable and fruit. There is a suggested donation of $1.50, but no one is ever turned away because of the inability to pay. Every three months, Menorah Park’s dietitian meets with participants to get their feedback so he can tailor future menus to their preferences.

Nourishing mind and spirit is just as important as nourishing the body, so Lunch Plus offers an array of programming following lunch. Guest speakers often lead discussions on politics, health and nutrition, living wills, Jewish life, Cleveland history and other topics. Activities may include bingo, live entertainment, shopping, or field trips to the Maltz Museum, Cleveland Orchestra or other venues.

Ruth, who attends five days a week, said Lunch Plus provides her with so much more than a hot lunch.

“We talk about anything and everything. It’s like coming home to family and you never feel alone,” she said.

Lunch Plus funding is provided by: Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Service, Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, Mandel Jewish Community Center

Tribute Funds

MAY 15, 2015 – MAY 15, 2016

The Mandel JCC gratefully acknowledges and thanks the following for their commitment to The J. We regret any inadvertent omissions or errors.

A CELEBRATION OF PLAYMAKERS

Deborah Ackerman

Janice & Mitchell Adell

Laura & Michael Bennett

Joanie Berger & Rabbi

Robert Nosanchuk

Elissa Berman

Susan & Daniel Borison

Hallie & Jason Bravo

Rachel & Ken Browner

Leah & Rabbi Joshua Caruso

Claire & Louis Chestney

Gena & Ethan Cohen

Erica & Greg Cowan

Lisa & Mitchell Cronig

Lisa & David Danielpour

Scott Dann

Susan Dery Preisler & Bill Preisler

Jennifer Ellin

The Fann Family

Ann & Marc Freimuth

Charla Freireich

Susan Friedman

Shelly & Stuart Gebell

Sara & Alan Goldman

Eric Golovan

Amy Groedel

Darla Gross

Sheri & David Gross

Arlene & Robert Gross

Laurie Gross-Kammer & Rick Kammer

Debbie & Steve Hartstein

Bria Heifetz

Karen Hiller

Steven Isler

Marci Izeman

Sally & Howard Kramer

Sandy & Steve Laserson

Deanne & Jack Levy

Jamie & Ben Light

Emma Litwak

Rabbi Sharon & John Marcus

Jean & Howard Miller

Jeff Moss

Elena & Ron Myers

Julie & Jeremy Pilloff

Cynthia & Robert Port

Debra & Don Posner

Lexie Rafalow

Mila & Simon Rekhson

Michelle & Joel Rosenberg

Alexandra Ross

Marla & Mark Schwartz

Jessica & Alan Semel

Wendi Shapera

Barbara Sobel

Nancy & Andy Soclof

Roni & Brian Sokol

Elizabeth Stern & Michael Madorsky

Staci & Leland Vincent

Heidi & Mark Weisman

Phillip & Deborah Weiss

Ella Wexberg

Golda Widawski

Rachel Zake

The Zawatsky Family

Sasha Zborovsky

Lisa & Robert Zimmerman

Jill & Jeff Zimon

ABEL BOOSTERS

Faye Kaplan

ANISFIELD CAMP

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Valerie Jeske

ANISFIELD RENOVATION

Denyse & Michael Arnovitz – IMO Irwin Singer

Mindi & Michael Axner

Julie & Alex Beynenson

Jodie & Seth Bromberg

Cindy & Louis Chaiten

Heidi & Loren Chylla

Kathryn & Richard Edelman

Seth Greenfield & Trista Onesti

Julie & John Hertzer

Karen & Marty Hiller

Cathy & Bob Kantin

Debbie & Russ Klein

Laura Kleinman

Amanda & Ken Kurland

Eliana LeVine & Josh Polster

Ben Milgrom

Jill & Josh Miller

Kelly & David Millet

Jan & Rick Mitchell

Jill & Jeff Muencz

Lakshmi & Guilherme

Nebel de Mello

Stacey & Jake Orville

Kim & Hugh Osmic

Sharon & Joel Peerless

Allison & Scott Peterson

Katie Pollock-Simms & Andy Simms

Cyndi & Rob Port

Debra & Don Posner

Audrey & Albert Ratner

Jamie & Jeff Rindsberg

Shawna & Matt Rosner

Kelly & Gil Rubanenko

Erika & Rabbi Hal RudinLuria

Gary Salzinger

Jessica & Alan Semel

Lisa & Bill Schonberg

Joan & Jeff Shall – IHO The Semel Family

Elisabeth & Brad Sherman

Sabrina & Aaron Shifman

Stacey & Steven Shore

Shani & Scott Spiegle

Gary Weisblat

Jennifer & Art Weisman

IMO William Kraus

Kevin, Daryn, Cooper & Carson Adelstein

David & Marla Berns

Evy & Jim Davis

LuAnne & Ronald Fisher

Bernard Friedman

Susan & Michael Hyman

Marlyn & Ari Jaffe

Andrea Katz

Michele Kay, Leslie Koblentz & Loren Margolis

Karen & Ira Levinsky

Tamar & Milton Maltz

Charlotte & Julius Rubin

Kyla & Mitchell Schneider

Darlene Schwartz

Sandy & Tim Wuliger

Baumgarten & Company LLP

Marla & Joseph Shafran

ARTHUR ORLEAN

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Stephanie & David Orlean

ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMMING

Bonnie & Danny Marks

Mark Sack

Anita Seid

Bonnie & Stephen Spiegle

Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.

CAMP WISE

Meredith Belman

Sheryl Berman

Ellen & Jonathan Brown

Joshua Chefitz & Tyler Katz

– IHO Halle Howard & Julie Friedman

Claire & Louis Chestney

Jennifer & Ben Cohen

Lori Cohen

Wendy & Daniel Dobres

Joan & Jon Flinker

– IHO Lynn Edelman’s birthday

Marci Friedman

Phillip Friedman

Ellen Gelles & Steve Ricanati

Elaine Harris Green

– IMO Samuel A. Harris

Rebecca Gross

– IHO Jonah MusherEizenman

Jodie & Jon Herbst

Debra & Jason Hollander

– IHO Adam’s Camp Wise Counselors & Staff

Tara & Mark Howard

– IHO Tivon Sterin

– IHO Sydney Turoff

– IMO Steven Kanner

– IHO Julia Leb & CW Infirmary Staff

Adam Josephson

Karen & Doug Katz

Dolores Kleinman

Sherri Koppel

– IHO Alice & Irvin Koppel

Melissa & Lee Korland

Ann Levine & Scott Stassels

Jordin Luxenberg

Michael McFarland & Lisa Feinberg

Hannah & Cliff Mendelsohn

Vannessa Moses & Michael Robinson

Adam Rosenthal

– IHO his Mitzvah Project

Tara & Brad Rozen

Martin Shankle

Shawn & Barry Simon

Terry & Sam D. Roth Philanthropic Fund of the Youngstown Area

Jewish Federation

Beryl Tishkoff

– IMO Irky & Phyllis Tuffyas

Jessica Traeger

Jenny & Mark Walinsky

– IHO special Golden Ticket Camp Wise lunch

Kittie Warshawsky & Tim Tibbitts

– IHO Danielle Krantz’s Bat Mitzvah

Michelle & Amir Weiss

Michael & Laura Zeilinger

IMO Darcy Alter

Lesley Gordon

Jamie & Ben Light

Lisa & Philip Linden

Julian Peskin & Anne Mulholland

Jennie Post

Jessica & Alan Semel

Elisabeth & Brad Sherman

Darby & Jon Miller-Steiger

Corporations, Foundations & Community Funding

Sources

Anonymous

Dr. Herman Smith Memorial Fund of the Jewish Community Federation

Stephen F. & Rosalind F. Black Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

Camp Wise Infirmary

Marci Katz Ungar & Daniel Ungar – IHO daughter

CLEVELAND JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL

Rosalyn Abraham – IHO grandchildren

Brooke, Ethan, Aaron, Jason, David, Kevin, Scott & Erica

Edna & Yair Akrish

Faye & Michael Bass

Fran & Marvin Bauer

Fran & Aaron Bulloff

Bonnie Chizek

Barbara & Barry Epstein

Marilyn Estrin

Elaine & Roman Frayman

Ann & Scott Garson

Peggy & John Garson

Adi & Judith Gerblich – IMO Jessica Frankel

Bonnie & Lenny Goldfarb

Edith P. Goodman

Leona S. Green – IHO The New Traditional Egalitarian Passover Haggadah

Kathleen Griffin

Amy Kalk

Maxine Karns – IMO Marilyn Kaufman

Nancy & Joel Kay

Lenore Kessler

Merle & Robert Kiwi

Sue Klarreich – IMO Harold Klarreich

Terri & Stuart Kline

Noreen KoppelmanGoldstein & Barry Goloboff

Tanya Krill – IMO Albert Krill

Jody & Tod Podl

Eliana LeVine & Josh Polster

Renee Lieberman – IMO Florence Weissman

Anat & Saul Nurko – IMO Carrie Marsh

Erica & Erick Remer

Enid & David Rosenberg

Margo & Robert Roth

Sally & Larry Sears

Judith & Izhak Shamir

Jane Sherwin

Stephanie & Todd Silverman

Darby & Jon Miller-Steiger

Jeanne & Jordan Tobin – IHO Cynthia Port

Linda Tobin

Miriam Vishny & Mark Cohen

Gail & Ed Weintraub

Sandra Zieve

Corporations, Foundations & Community Funding

Sources

Books of Aurora

Bonnie H. & R. Michael Cole Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center

Cleveland Sight Center

Herman A. & Sadie Eigen

Memorial Fund

Jewish Book Council

Maltz Museum of Jewish

Heritage

Ohio Arts Council

Playhouse Square Foundation

Sharon Freimuth

Memorial Fund

Weiss Movers & Storage

CLEVELAND JEWISH FILMFEST

Janice & Mitchell Adell

Edna & Yair Akrish

Baratz Family

Susan & Andrew Berman – IHO Anat Nurko

Phyllis & Kenneth Bravo

Denise & Aaron Brzezinski

Marilyn Cagin

Kareen & Michael Caputo

Helene Diamond

Myrna & Rick Diamond

Maureen Dinner

Deedra Dolin

Emily & Howard Edelstein

Hilda Elterman

Marilyn & Dennis Estrin

Rina & Sam Frankel

Ann & Marc Freimuth

Lynne & Norm Friedman

Phyllis & Avrum

Froimson

Adi & Judith Gerblich

JoAnn & Bob Glick

Brenda & David Goldberg

Fran Goldlust

Erica Hartman-Horvitz & Richard Horvitz

Sharona Hoffman

David Hutt & Diane

Burgin

Jack Jaffe

Roseanne & Michael Kadis

Noreen KoppelmanGoldstein, Barry Goloboff & Midwest Materials

Donna Chernin Kurit

Giselle & Steve Lander

David Leavitt & Leah

Spector – IHO Anat Nurko

Jean & Alan Lettofsky

Nancy & Adam Levin

Susan Michelson

Rollie & Peta Moskowitz

Anat & Saul Nurko

Marilyn & Kenneth Oif

Joanne Prober

Ellen & Richard Rabb

Ilana Horowitz Ratner & Charles Ratner

Mila & Simon Rekhson

Marjorie Reuven

Barbara & Ian Rosenthal

Helen & Ronald Ross

Suzanne & Jonathan Scharfstein

Stuart & Roberta Sears

Sally & Larry Sears

Stephanie & Todd Silverman

Cathy & Jonathan Stamler

Janet Stotter

Elizabeth & Joshua

Sunshine

Pamela & Evarts Taylor

Debbie Abdalian Thompson

Ruth Wolfson

Andria & Darrell Young

Natalie & Mike Zukerman

Norma & Larry Zukerman

Corporations, Foundations & Community Funding

Sources

Anonymous

Bonnie H. & R. Michael Cole Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

David and Robert Stein Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Herman & Sadie Eigen Memorial Fund

Joan & Alan Gross

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Ohio Arts Council

Rabbi Alan and Jean Lettofsky Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation

rethink Advisors Inc.

Schwab Charitable –Roberta & Stuart Sears Weintraub Family Fund

DAVID BERGER

MEMORIAL FUND

Barbara Berger

Mara Zonderman & Sam Schneider

EARLY CHILDHOOD GARDEN

Denise & Brennan Elliott

Elton & Lenora Riemer

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

Alina & Prasad Bodas

Denise & Brennan Elliott

Katie & Michael Fiala

Joan & Jon Flinker

Betsy & Brent Silver

Stephanie & Brian Stein

FAMILY PLACE

Jennifer & Steven Fishman

Terrie & Jan Kleinman – IMO Mort November

Ellen & Steven Potter – IHO Debbie Friedman

FITNESS, WELLNESS AND RECREATION

DEPARTMENT

Marcia Landau Elbrand

– IMO Burton Tepper

Linda & Jack Fogel

– IMO Walter Bianchini,

John Reilly Sr., James Yasinow, Max Sonenstein, Joseph Feigeles, Debbie Glazer, Dee Gross, Meyer Hoffer, David Finn, Gwendolyn Lynton, Burton Tepper, Irving Rothman, Janet Karner, David Falk, Dottie Rendlesham, Mary Ellen Saltzman

Terri Kabb

– IMO Debbie Glazer

Barbara Verna

– IMO Debbie Glazer

Diane & Norty Zucker

– IMO Irwin Singer

The Cleveland Aquatic Team

– IMO Debra Dunkle, PhD

HEBREW IMMERSION ANISFIELD

Eric & Jody Bell

Rochelle & Harley Gross Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

INDOOR TRIATHLON

Drew Abrams

Hallie Abrams

Gloria & Ian Abrams

Trish & Mark Adler

Alison Arkin

Kathy Bain

Karen & David Baker

Ben Becker

Cynthia & Daniel Becker

David Becker

Jay Becker

Martha Becker

Bruce Bell

Elizabeth Bell

Jody & Eric Bell

Lawrence Bell

Cindy Berk

Ian Berko

Stephen Berman

Kevin Berry

Bevin Blake

Lawrence Borodkin

Marc Borstein

Yelena Boxer

Beth Brandon

Esperanza Braud

Amy Brener

Jodie Bromberg

Scott Brown

Noah Budin

Dennie Camens

Amy Campbell

Marven Cantave

Kareen & Michael Caputo

Bill Cervino

Joshua Chefitz & Tyler Katz

Carly Chessin

Daniel Chessin

James Chessin

Elizabeth Chois

Burton Cipra

Christopher Clark

Ethan Cohen

Lynne Cohen

Alan Coker

Greg Coleman

James Cottrell

Mitchell Cronig

Churyl Croone

Mindy & Martin Davidson

Cheryl Davis

Joel Davis

Asha Eastman

Ken Evers

Andrea Faden

Zachary Feldman

Robert Fellinger

Judith Fertel

Pamela Fine

Sandra Fishbach

Dahlia Fisher

Mark Freeman

Scott Gabor

Sharon Galin

Thomas Garofalo

Chris Garson

Kelli Gellis

Sophie Gellis

Deborah Gilchrist

Adrienne Goldberg

Cathy Goldberg

Stephanie Goldscher

Boris Goldsteyn

Lesley Gordon

Elias Gorman

Alan Gottlieb

Bradley Grant

Lottie Gray

Heather & Bradley Greene

Steve Greene

David Grinnell

Sheri & David Gross

Jeremy Grunzweig

Kelli Halter

Melanie Halvorson

Holly Handman-Lopez

Marc Harrison

Marty Herman

Karen & Marty Hiller

Erica & Adam Hirsh

Jayme Honigman

Yael Horowitz

Susan & Michael Hyman

Richard Immerman

Brian Innenberg

Sara Jaffee

Jane Joseph

Adam Josephson

Doron Kalir

Holly Kaprosy

Norm Keane

Louis Klein

Vicki Klein

Elayne Kluchin

Brett Krantz

DeAnna & Jake Krider

Marvin Lader

Giselle & Steve Lander

Yolanda Latimer

David Leb

Ellen & Earl Leiken

Nancy & Adam Levin

Ann Levine & Scott Stassels

Eliana LeVine & Josh Polster

James Levine

Jo Levine

Mike Levine

Karen & Ira Levinsky

Shelly & Scott Lewis

Joyce Lisiewski

Jennifer Lotsoff

Sunny Lurie

Janet & Howard Mack

Larry Mack

Michael Madorsky

Mary Mahoney

Nancy Mann

Robert Marcantonio

Shelley & Greg Marcus

Martin Marcus

Sheila Margolis

Matt Marjenin

Laurie & Rob Marks

Steven Mattlin

Lisa Mayers

Emily Mazzaferri

Rakesh Mehra

Gale Ann Merle

Joyce Migdal

Barbara Miller

Robert Miller

Alan Mirkin

Andrew Mirkin

Kari Mirkin

Jan & Rick Mitchell

Irwin Moore

Sean Morgan

Tendai Mukeredzi

Mat Napchen

Kelly Needham

Alan Newman

Ira Novak

Anat & Saul Nurko

Thomas O’Hara

Brad Ortman & Melissa

Myers

Katie O’Tool Smith

Michael Paley

Aruna Peravali

Shari & Michael Perlmuter

Julian Peskin & Anne Mulholland

Allison Peterson

Cynthia Port

Debra & Don Posner

Michael Post

Susan Post

Jill Pupa

Erik Reed

Robert Reed

Maria Ribaulo

Beth Robbins

Becky & David Rocker

J Richard Romaniuk

Mark Rood

Rachel Rood

Bruce Rose

Enid & David Rosenberg

Michelle Rosenberg

Ronda Rosenstein

Robert Ross

Cullen Roth

Sheryl Rothenberg

Barbara Rubanenko

Dalya Rubanenko

Kelly & Gil Rubanenko

Samuel Rubanenko

Yoram Rubanenko

Jan Rutsky

Michael Saig

Josh Samples

Harvey Sass

Jessica & Alan Semel

Beth Semel

Eileen Semel

Michael Semel

Joan & Jeff Shall

Alan Shankman

Janet Shapiro

Dee Shedlow

Sabrina & Aaron Shifman

Allison Shippy

Melissa Sills

Chad Silver

Howard Silver

Debra Silverman

Mose Simon

Elizabeth Slingsby

Kathy Solganik

Daniel Solomon

Mary Solomon

Carl Sperber

David Sperber

Howard Sperber

Carol Spero

Jody & Scott Spero

Wendy Spitz

Darby & Jon Miller-Steiger

Tom Sterin

Jeanne & Jordan Tobin

Tara Turner

John Tynan

Edie Ungar-Shafran & Steve Shafran

Ruben Vogel

PJ Voudouris

Michael Wallenstein

Connie & Neil Waxman

Tameka Weaver

Neil Weinberger

Beth Weiner

Sharon Weinstein

Carol Weinstock

Jennifer & Arthur Weisman

Stephen Weiss

Steven Willensky

Chase Williams

Susanne Wish-Baratz & Oren Baratz

Carol Wolf

Scott Wolfe

Liz Woyczynski

Beth & Chris Young

Andria & Darrell Young

Marion Young

Robert Zaremsky

Robert Zelwin

Teresa Zimmerman

Jill & Jeffrey Zimon

Halle Zucker

Lisa Zucker

Corporations, Foundations & Community Funding

Sources

AFCO Manufacturing

Boral

Botnick Realty Company

Cadvanced Design

Coit Services of Ohio, Inc.

Evans Marketing

FPT-Cleveland LCC/ Weingold Rubbish

Company

Gregory & Shelley Milin

Marcus Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Innovative Hearth Products

Jewish Family Service Association

Keith & Cynthia Polster

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Kottler Metal Products, Inc.

Mandel JCC Senior Adult Services

Martins Steel Fabrication

Mason Structural Steel

Robert L. Wilk, Inc.

Thermo-Rite Manufacturing, Inc. & Star-Fire Distributors

Triad Metals International

Ultra Tech Industries

Unilock Ohio

The Zucker/Uhrman Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

IRWIN WEINBERG

CHILDRENS’ SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Irwin Weinberg – IMO Audree Schindler,

– IHO the birthdays of Rick German, Bonni Gumport & Roberta Weiss

JEWISH EDUCATION

Howard Amster

JOSEPH PAYNER

MEMORIAL FUND

Estelle Payner

– IMO Stan Roberts & Len Axelband

Janie & Jerry Payner

– IMO Norman Engel & Fran Hammer, – IHO Suzi & Jeff Cromar

MACCABI YOUTH

GAMES

Lori & Brian Abraham

Joanne & David Berkovitz

Jeanne & Jeff Dombcik

Sara & Alan Goldman

Melissa Frankel-Kahn & Leonard Kahn

Deborah & Jeff Rosenthal

Shani & Scott Spiegle

NANCI FEINER

MEMORIAL FUND

Susan & Stephen Bergman

– IHO Elise Azulay’s Bat Mitzvah

Nanci Feiner Memorial Fund

Irwin & Susie Kornbluth

– IMO Maxine Schaefer & Sister Lesley Baumel

PLAY AT THE J

Deborah & Harry Ackerman

Janice & Mitchell Adell

Daryn & Kevin Adelstein

Dean Adler & Susanna Lachs

Trish & Mark Adler

Sheila Riley

Karen & David Baker

Ashleigh Behr & Michael

Davidson

Gayl Berger

Patti & Jonathan Berns

Laura Beytas

Anne Bloomberg

Deborah & Howard Bobrow

Michelle & Mark

Bogomolny

Jill & Gary Cappy

Reneé & Kerry Chelm

Lynn & Barry Chesler

Heidi & Loren Chylla

Bonnie & Mike Cole

Jay Costantini

Beth & Rand Curtiss

Mindy & Martin Davidson

Myrna & Rick Diamond

Deedra Dolin

Wendy & Gene Elconin

Larissa & Yakov Elgudin

Ruth & Mark Elliott

Jeannie Emser Schultz

Denise & Lee Farkas

Arlene Fine

Halley Firstenberg

LuAnne & Ronald Fisher

– IHO Norm & Keith

Judy & Les Fishman

Mary Ann & Brent Fletcher

Rina & Sam Frankel

– IHO Deedra Dolin

Ann & Marc Freimuth

Sindi & Michael Friedman

Lynne & Norm Friedman

Sharon Friedman

Phyllis & Avrum Froimson

Nancy & Mickey Garson

Mike Gellott

Robert Ginsburg

Cyndi & Ira Goffman

Susan & Steve Goldberg

Ronda Goldfarb

Elise & Allan Goldner

Sandra & Lincoln Graubard

Lottie Gray

Nan & Stan Grossman

Charlotte & Armin

Guggenheim

Lora Guyuron

Ellen Harris

Daryn Herman

Karen & Roger Hess

Karen & Marty Hiller

Sally & Alan Hirsh

Susan & Michael Hyman

Brian Innenberg

Taryn & Andy Isaacs

Donna & Ron Isroff

Terry & Roger Karp

Leslie & Eliott Kaufman

Merle & Robert Kiwi

Jeff Kline

Scott Klukas & Lindsey

Rosenberg

Ros & Ed Kowit

Cheryl & Daniel Kretch

DeAnna & Jake Krider

Elayne & Bob Kwait

Sandy & Steve Laserson

Jonathan Leebow

Ellen & Earl Leiken

Tony Lepin

Leslie & Ken Levine

Shelly & Scott Lewis

Richard Lichaw

Jamie & Ben Light

Debra Light & Bruce Sherman

Mikki & Jim Loveman

Heather Ross-Lowenstein

Jerry Lynott

Janet & Howard Mack

Larry Mack

Joyce Rothschild & Daniel Mansoor

Janisse Nagel & Ken Marblestone

Shelley & Greg Marcus

Loren Margolis

Jill & Randy Markowitz

Bonnie Marks

Lisa Meek

Jan & Rick Mitchell

Linda & Jan Moskowitz

Betty Naft

Anat & Saul Nurko

Marilyn & Kenneth Oif

Jill Okun

Kathy & Ned Overbeke – IHO Keith Polster & Norm Friedman

Bernard & Heidi Perla

Julian Peskin & Anne Mulholland

Barbara & Michael Peterman

Allison & Scott Peterson

Cindy & Keith Polster

Cel & Len Polster

Cyndi & Rob Port

Debra & Don Posner

Ellen & Steven Potter

Jill Pupa

Jamie Rindsberg

Beth & Brian Robbins

Becky & David Rocker

Mikki & Michael Rocker

Bruce Rosenbaum

Enid & David Rosenberg

Shawna & Matt Rosner

John & Hannah Rossheim & Maureen Kelman

Kathy & Daryl Rothenfeld

Kelly & Gil Rubanenko

Bennett Rubin & Lina Feuerman

Aliki & Peter Rzepka

Evie & Gordon Safran

Melissa & Randy Schneider

Rochelle & Martin Schneider

Suzanne & Henry Schneps

Lisa & Bill Schonberg

Jessica & Alan Semel

Amy Sheon

Adrienne & Harvey Siegel

Toby Siegel

Laurie & Richard Silver

Scott Simon

Margaret Singerman

Rabbi Joshua & Ilana

Hoffer Skoff

Peggy & Torchy Smith

Jody & Scott Spero

Shani & Scott Spiegle

Darby & Jon Miller-Steiger

Lorelei Stein-Sapir

Jen Stern

Pam & Harry Tepper

Jeanne & Jordan Tobin

Jennifer & Neil Tramer

– IHO Norm & Keith

Edie Ungar-Shafran

Bunni Union

Amy & Neil Viny

Miriam Vishny & Mark Cohen

Leanne & Tom Scharf

Peggy & Phil Wasserstrom

Sue & Jeff Weiler

Sharon Weinstein

Jennifer & Arthur Weisman

Carolyn Whittington

Randi Wien

Hyla Winston

Iris & Gerald Zahler

Ellen & Dan Zelman

Nancy & Rob Zimmerman

Arlyne Zitron

Shirley Zody

IHO Keith Polster

Robin & Michael Abrams

Leah & Rabbi Joshua Caruso

Eliana LeVine & Josh Polster

Karen & Barry Mintzer

Bruce Kretch

Jackie & Fred Rothstein

IHO Deedra Dolin

Jon Dolin

Mary Ann & John Hexter

Michael & Roseanne Kadis

The Konover Family

Norma & Marty Markowitz

IHO Norm Friedman

Marcia & Alec Berezin

Sylvia Morrison

Susan & Barry Reis

Corporations, Foundations & Community Funding

Sources

Allan Builders, Inc.

AllStar Laundry Services, Inc.

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz

Memorial Chapel

Barons Bus Lines

BDO

Buckeye Medical Supply

Camp America

Chelm Properties, Inc.

CJI, Inc.

Contract Transport Services, Inc. (CTS)

Davissa Telephone Systems, Inc.

Einstein & Burt Co., LLC

Environmental Well-Being on Aging

Executive Caterers at Landerhaven

Express Employment Professionals

Fabo Architecture, Inc.

Friendship Circle of Cleveland

Giant Eagle

Grace Tree Service LLC

Gregory & Shelley Milin

Marcus Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

HAM Landscaping, Inc.

Hillel at Kent State University

Innovative Hearth Products

– IHO Keith Polster

Jack’s Delicatessen

Jewish Family Service Association

Jewish National Fund

Joshen Paper and Packaging

Kottler Metal Products, Inc.

The Krill Company, Inc.

Laurel School

Mandel JCC Board of Trustees

Mandel JCC Men’s Morning Basketball

Marilyn & Marshall Bedol Fund

Marshall Carpet One

Martins Steel Fabrication

Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

Montefiore

Morgan Stanley c/o Porter Vergon

O.P. Aquatics

Pollak Food Distributors

Precious Cargo Transportation Inc.

Robert L. Wilk, Inc.

Siegal Lifelong Learning Program at CWRU

Sonkin & Koberna, LLC

Star Printing Company, Inc.

Stellar Benefits Group

Strassman Insurance Services, Inc.

Tastebuds Food Service

Trenao Stone, Inc.

Unilock Ohio

Unique Systems, Inc.

Village of Walton Hills

Vocational Services Unlimited

Weinberg Wealth Management, LLC

Youth Opportunities Unlimited

In Kind donations

Alson Jewelers

Ark Jewelers

B & B Appliance

Bonnie Goubaud

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve

Cleveland Chop

Cleveland Museum of Art

Darrell A. Young Enterprises

District

Julie & Michael Frayman

Ann & Scott Garson

Fran Gordon

Sally & Alan Hirsh

Tara & Mark Howard

J. Pistone

Ben Karlin

Live Nation

Marigold Catering

Mercedes Benz of Willoughby/A Leikin

Motor Company

Cindy & Keith Polster

Provenance at CMA

Haleigh Raff

Evie & Gordon Safran

Wingate Manhattan Hotel

Keith Weiner & Lynn Schonberg

PLAYMAKERS YOUTH THEATRE

Kathryn & Eric Meyer

Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk & Joanie Berger

– IHO Danielle Krantz’s Bat Mitzvah

Kittie Warshawsky & Tim Tibbitts – IHO Danielle Krantz’s Bat Mitzvah

Debbie & Phil Weiss

Jill & Jeff Zimon – IHO Rubanenko Family

Corporations, Foundations & Community Funding Sources

Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple

PLAYMAKERS YOUTH THEATRE BENEFIT

Shira Atik & Michael Rothberg

Barbara Beder

Nancy & Larry Bell

Rachel & Richard Berkowitz

Hallie & Jason Bravo

Deborah Coleman & Dan Polster

Amy & Ted Einhorn

Lisa & Steven Gill

Diane Green

Aidan Gross

Alexis Gross

Naomi & Jeremy Grunzweig

Debra & Steven Hartstein

Gerald Hartstein

Brian Innenberg

Lara & Gary Isakov

Michele & Howard Klein

Sally & Howard Kramer

Liz & Brett Krantz

Rabbi Sharon Marcus & John Marcus

Emma Miller

Jean & Howard Miller

Marilyn & Neil Newman

Laura & Robert Northrop

Madison Rosenblitt

Joyce Rothschild & Daniel Mansoor

Aliki & Peter Rzepka

Anita Seid

Robin & John Siff

Nancy & Andy Soclof

Leah & David Streem

Jennifer Swirsky

Bruce Tallisman

Philip & Hasida Toltzis

Jill & Jeffrey Zimon

IHO Sheri Gross

Gena & Ethan Cohen

Lindsey & Sam Friedman

Meredith & Zachary Glazer

Sandra & Lincoln Graubard

Deanne & Jack Levy

Debra & Don Posner

Rabbi Joshua & Ilana

Hoffer Skoff

Heidi & Mark Weisman

Naomi & Stephen Weiss

Ella Wexberg

SENIOR ADULT SERVICES

Anonymous

Joan & Jon Flinker

– IMO Gary Rosenthal

Mandel JCC Kids Club

– IHO Lunch Plus

SIDNEY L. AND ELEANOR S. PETERMAN

MEMORIAL FUND

Barbara & Michael

Peterman

– IMO Lois Horvitz, Elmer

Paull, Rita Nagusky, & Max Sonenstein

SING INTO SPRING

Andrea & Eric Adler

Melissa & Blair Arbuckle

Mark Aronica & Kathryn

Bryan

Ellen & Seth Benson

Megan & Doug Blank

Alina & Prasad Bodas

Lee Camp & Alexandra

Zhang

Andrea & Andy Carlson

Owen Chen & Amy Wang

Xin Chen & Zhong Wang

Jennifer & Zac Collins

Jason Confino & Elizabeth

Weinstein

Tetyana & Eric Corbett

Alison & Joel Dachner

Carly & Matthew Day

Omar De La Cruz

Danielle & Jonathan Eisenberg

Jennifer & Robert Gourley

Gil Even & Alla Greenberg

Susan Forman

Elizabeth Gero & Cliff Perez

Kelly & Jeff Goshe

Melani & Kevin Hawkins

Gail & Daniel Heim

Stacie & Kery Hutner

Melanie & Derek Johnson

Lindsay & Simon Johnson

Uma & Phani Kantamneni

Lili & Benjamin Kaplan

Drew Kate

Brian Kelly & Yelena Boxer

Elisha & Hugh Kinast

Carmen & Arun Kottha

Dmitriy Koyfman & Inna

Molchanova

David Kronenberg

Harry Kwok & Cindy Liu

Jason Lawenda & Carrie

Cregar

Michelle & Richard Lawther

Aline & Humberto Laydner

Eleanor Leahy & Eric Forman

Yoonsoo Lee & Young Mi Park

Greg Lee & Jennelle Vick

Melissa Levering & Thomas Blount

Abigail & David Levin

Ari Levine & Ursula Freundlich

Beth & Brett Levy

Bo Li & Yingying Wang

Rachel & Thomas Loudermilk

Armit Maranganti & Preethi Patel

Jay McGrath & Michelle Arendt

Lindsay & Jason Miller

Sarah & Scott Miller

Shirli & Steven Millmond

Jori & Lowell Mintz

Jane & Carvell Nguyen

Danielle & Anthony Pavli

Allison & Scott Peterson

Isabel & Kevin Pritchett

Philip Rein & Ting Zhang

Diana Rezaee

Rod Rezaee & Sara Schiavoni

Brian Schroer & Corinne Bazella

Becky & David Rocker

Debasis Sahoo & Ruchi Yadav

Lorenzo Salvagni & Narcisz Fejes

Rebeckah & Christopher Sandford

Xingxian Shou & Shuofen

Li

Erin & Scott Shuller

Amy & Davis Shumaker

Payam Soltanzadeh & Razieh Soltani

Jenya Soprunova

Shaina & Robert Spangler

Marla & Andrew Spitz

Nanci & Earl Stein

Jill & James Strainic

Cara & Matthew Sulzer

Kendra & Alexander Svilar

Shira & Jeremy Tor

Yuxin Wang & Su He

Sarah & Ben Weiss

Alexandra & Rudy Yonkov

Moran & Oren Zarchin

Corporations, Foundations & Community Funding

Sources

Allergy Immunology

Associates, Inc.

Diamond Shine Express

Car Wash

Laura Adelman DMD and Associates, Inc.

Eastside Dog and Cat Hospital, Inc.

Photography by HDS LLC

Senders Pediatrics

Snapology of Cleveland

In Kind donations

African Safari Wildlife Park

All City Candy

Bistro 185

Blossom Music Festival

Brueggers Bagels

Café O’Play

Cain Park

Choolaah

Cleveland Botanical Garden

The Corner Alley

COSI

Davis Bakery

Dazzle

Dewey’s Pizza

Disney

East Coast Custard

First Flips Gymnastics

Fun ’n’ Stuff

Gervasi Vineyard

Graeters

Granite City

Hands On Pottery

HDS Photography

Honey Bee

Johnny’s

Jump Start! Gymnastics

Kings Island

LaCoiffe

Legacy Village

The Little Monogram Shop

Lopez

Loretta Paganini

Master Pizza

The Melting Pot

Memphis Kiddie Park

Metropolitan Market

Michael Christopher

Miles Farmers Market

MOCA

Mulholland & Sachs

Music Box Supper Club

Nautica Queen

Ohio Wine Producers Assoc.

Paladar

Phoenix Coffee

Pickwick & Frolic

Pittsburgh Children’s Museum

Pizza Fire

Play Arcade & Kitchen

Playground World

Robert & Gabriel

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rube Adler

Sanity

Skyzone Cleveland

Society Lounge

Donna & Howard Sperber

State Theatre

Swings n Things

Yours Truly Restaurant

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP

CURRENT YEAR

Cleveland Automobile Club Orphans Outing Fund

Maurice Saltzman Youth Grant Program

Friends/Annual Fund Campaign

MAY 15, 2015 – MAY 15, 2016

MANDEL SOCIETY

Sara Hurand & Elie Weiss

Legacy Construction Services

CHAI

Trish & Mark Adler

Laurie & Robert Marks

Aliki & Peter Rzepka – IMO Edith Orlean

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

LEADERSHIP

Raquel & Stephen Bassett

John Casserly

Ed Goulder

Susan & Michael Hyman

– IHO Ann Freimuth

Larry Mack

Joyce Rothschild & Daniel Mansoor

Jan & Rick Mitchell

Julian Peskin & Anne Mulholland

Cindy & Keith Polster

Crystal Clear Building Services

Beth & Brian Robbins

Bennett Rubin & Lina Feuerman

Lisa & Bill Schonberg

Jessica & Alan Semel

– IHO Art Weisman & Gordon Safran

Katie & Michael Shames

– IHO Alan Semel

Adrienne & Harvey Siegel

Shani & Scott Spiegle

Elizabeth Stern & Michael Madorsky

Jeanne & Jordan Tobin

Jennifer & Neil Tramer

Michael Ungar & Deborah Warner

Miriam Vishny & Mark Cohen

Andria & Darrell Young

MITZVAH

Cheryl Ningard

Mindy & Martin Davidson

Susan & David Kahan

Lola & Mel Kamins

KeyBank Foundation

Sandy & Steve Laserson

Nancy & Adam Levin

– IHO Alan Semel

Shelly & Scott Lewis

Bernard & Heidi Perla

Robin Romisher

Kelly & Gil Rubanenko

Evie & Gordon Safran

– IMO Max Sonenstein

Brianna & Andre Temnorod

CHAVERIM

Ian & Gloria Abrams

Linda Aden-Holliday

Kelly Babson

– IHO Harry Tepper

Esther & Joseph Balakirsky

– IMO Chana Bas Eli Moshe

Louise & Joseph Barmann

– IHO MS Swim Program

Cathy & Paul Becker

Barbara Beder

Lana & Ilya Bederman

Nancy & Larry Bell

Steven Belman

Deana Bennett

Sara & Moshe Berger

Janet Gold & Mel Bernzweig

Larry Biales

Amy & Scott Bilsky

Myrna & Kurt Bloch

Faina Bobrova

– IMO Lazar Bobrov

Michelle & Mark

Bogomolny

Maya Borukhovsky

– IMO her husband

Sally & Mark Bram

Brian Brenner

Cynthia & Michael Bruder

Carol & Scott Burg

Rabbi Naphtali & Rachel Burnstein

Susannah Butler & John Miller

Geoffrey Cahen

Joanne & Len Caminer

– IMO Maury Feren

Kareen & Michael Caputo

Margo & Jeff Chaitoff

Hyeon Joo Cheon & Chansun Hong

Lynn & Barry Chesler

Pauline & Sam Leber

Sandi & Bill Lehr

Belinda & James Lieberman

Ellen & Earl Leiken

Jessica Leonard & Thomas Dieterle

Jamie & Ben Light

– IHO Janice Adell

becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Debra & Michael Lincoff

Nora Lindheim

Catherine Listinsky

Claire & Louis Chestney

Heidi & Loren Chylla

Carol Anne Cohen

Janet Cort

Susan Dery Preisler & Bill Preisler

Wendy & Daniel Dobres

Karen K. Eisenberg

Toby & Steven Eisenberg

Roz & Jerry Ellerin

Rabbi Sheldon Ezring

Joel & Julie Falck

Susan & Mitch Frankel

Jeanie WyckhouseFriedman & Howard Friedman

Michael Froy

Simon Fuchs

Adele Fuerst

Maureen Garnett

Jerry Gillett

Hannah & Edward Gilmore

Robert Ginsburg

Marc & Abigail Glick

Marilyn & Richard Goodman

– IMO Robert Goodman

Alan Greenberg

Ruta Greenberg

Anna Gridina

Bob Gries

Avrohom Gross

Charlotte & Armin

Guggenheim

Emilia Gulkin

Paula & Dan Herman

Karen & Marty Hiller

– IMO Max Sonenstein

Lesley & Jonathan Kaye

Shayna Kelly

Kelman & Moses

– IMO Todd Kay

Akiko Kinoshita

Terri & Stuart Kline

Roberta & Paul KozloffI

– IMO Joseph Mandel

DeAnna & Jake Krider

Eleanor Krongold

Nana Landgraf

Michelle & Richard Lawther

– IHO Cecelia and Maya Lawther

Lee & Mel Lazar

– IMO Joseph Mandel

Charlene Long

Kenneth E. Looney

Nancy & Tony Marano

– IHO Pre-k teachers

Lynne Berliner & Charlene Apan

Debra & Oren Massey

– IHO Gil Rubanenko

Minda & Andrew Mayer

– IHO Michael Hyman & Deborah Ackerman

Zoltan Michal

– IHO grandchildren

Thuy Vu & Kenneth Nguyen

Shaynee & Ryan Novak

Leann Olansky

Allison & Scott Peterson

Vadim Pinus

Tod & Mrs. Jody Podl

– IHO Alan Semel

Olga Polner

Debra & Don Posner

Steve & Loree Potash

Brian Ratner

Charlene & Richard Ratner

– IMO Stanley Roberts

Lyle Reed

Mila & Simon Rekhson

Allison Retter

Linda Rhodes

Susan & Mark Ringel

– IHO Newburger Family

Rabbi Daniel Roberts & Elaine Rembrandt

– IHO Trainer Jeff Yannarall & Marc Freimuth

Becky & David Rocker

– IHO Michael & Mikki Rocker

Mikki & Michael Rocker

– IMO Joseph Mandel, Sam Leber, Sally Kane, & Maury Feren

Enid &. David Rosenberg

– IMO Max Sonenstein,

– IHO Maury Feren’s 100th birthday

Fred & Lynn Rosenberg

Jennifer Rosner

Arlene & Jordan Rothkopf

– IMO Sam Leber

Anthony Rybak

Marjorie Bell Sachs

Shiri & Joel Saltzman

Mary Ellen* & Marty Saltzman

Mrs. Virginia Sample

The Sankovic Family

– IMO Andria Sankovic from the Sankovic Family

Steven Schecter & Elizabeth Dery

– IMO Joseph Feigeles

Diane & Harvey Scholnick

Janet Shapiro

Brenda & Loren Shapiro

Sabrina & Aaron Shifman

Eppie & Sanford Shore

Sonya Shultz

– IHO Ruth Dobres

Esther & Edward Silver

Natalie & Ted Silverberg

Rabbi Joshua & Ilana Hoffer Skoff

Barbara & Steve Somogyi

Barbara Spevack

Darby & Jon Miller-Steiger

Chin Tai & Ok-Sim

Nam Kim

– IHO Rabbis Frederick and Matthew Eisenberg of Temple Israel Ner Tamid

Riaz Tarar

Deborah & Kenneth Traeger

Nancy & Charles Turner

Edie Ungar-Shafran & Steve Shafran

Robert Vickers

Joyce & Eric Wald

Ms. Carole Weinberg

Jennifer & Art Weisman

– IHO Al Siedman’s 90th birthday

Eleanor Weisman

Annabelle Weiss

Marilyn Weiss

– IHO the birth of Goldstein grandchild

Michelle & Amir Weiss

David & Tamara Wilkof

Eileen & James Wilkoff

Pam & Reggie Williams

Nancy Wolf

Marcia Wyman

– IMO Dean Wyman

Iris & Gerald Zahler

Corporations, Foundations & Community Funding

Sources

Alvin M. & Adelle M. Kendis Philanthropic Fund

Arthur H. & Jacqueline Kaplansky Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation

* of blessed memory

Beth and Brett Levy Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Betty & Martin Rosskamm Philanthropic Fund

Brookline Apartments

Capital Advisors, Ltd.

Crowdrise

Frankel Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Glenmede Trust Company c/o Dorothy Asherson

H. and R. Marcus Family Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Jackie & Fred Rothstein Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

The Liberty Textile Company

Lori Weinstein & David Sherriff Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation

The McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal, Liffman Foundation

Microsoft via Jessenia Diaz

Sandra K. & Jeremy S. Rosenthal Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

TRUiST

Wendy & Dan Dobres Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

IMO Burton Tepper

Doreen Alper

Sarada Amanir

Maxine Birrer

Carol & Ronald Buckholz

Denise Cash Hlad

Susan Felber

Judith & Michael Fitzmaurice

Gary Friedman

Mr. Michael Froy

Lisa & Kenny Ingber

Vladimir Vekstein & Kathy Marsh

Debra & Don Posner

Lee Pressman

Lori Seegers

Joel Simon

Yvette & Shale Sonkin

Jan & Will Sukenik

Diane & Brian Young

Judy & Don Zauderer

Judy & Dan Zeligson

The Kertesz Family Foundation

Funding Partners

The Mandel JCC thanks all of our funding partners who have generously supported us throughout this past year. We especially thank the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, Jewish Federation of Cleveland and United Way of Greater Cleveland for their continued commitment and support.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

($1000 and above in donations or in-kind support)

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, LLP

Brennan Heating & Cooling

Capital Advisors, Ltd.

Cleveland Cinemas

Cleveland Jewish News

Crystal Clear Building Services

CT Consultants

Force Sports

Friends of the Library at Siegal College

Fusion

Giant Eagle Legacy Village Gross Builders

Huntington Bank

Jay Auto Group

KeyBank National Association

Legacy Construction Services, LLC

Littler Mendelson / Elisabeth & Bradley

Sherman

Marriott Cleveland East

Mason Structural Steel

Medical Mutual

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream

Neptune Plumbing & Heating Co.

Perspectus Architecture LLC

Piper Jaffray

FOUNDATIONS & COMMUNITY FUNDING SOURCES

($1000 and above in support)

Anonymous B’nai Jeshurun Congregation

Bernard D. & Susan Goodman Family Philanthropic Fund

Case Western Reserve

University – Violins of Hope, Cleveland

Case Western Reserve

University – The Laura & Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program

Cleveland Automobile Club

Orphans Outing Fund

Cleveland Hebrew Schools

Educational Foundation of the Jewish Federation

Cleveland Israel Arts Connection of the Jewish Federation

Cleveland Joseph Project

Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

Cuyahoga County Public Library

Dan and Ellen Zelman

Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

David and Enid Rosenberg

Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

David and Inez Myers

Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Duvin Family Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

FGI Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Friends of Jewish Lifelong Learning

Gitta Stein Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

H. Ross-Lowenstein and Irwin Lowenstein

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation

Henry and Eugenia Green Family Foundation

Iris Bialosky Zahler Lecture Series

JCFC E. A. and Mollie C. Schwarzenberg Memorial Fund

Jewish Education Center of Cleveland

John Andrew Lang

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

John P. Murphy Foundation

Keith & Cynthia Polster

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Kol Nashim The Women of Suburban Temple - Kol Ami Lamed Vav Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Larry & Bonnie Frankel

Philanthropic Fund

Larry & Cathy Goldberg Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation

Legacy Construction Services, LLC

Lois and Martin Marcus Family Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Marvin & Maxine Schinagle

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation

Maurice Saltzman Youth Grant Program

Mayer-Haber JCC Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Ohio Arts Council

Ohio Humanities Council

Peterman Family Arts & Culture Fund

Polster Family Foundation

Precious Cargo Transportation Inc.

Repros, Inc.

RSM

Sosin Law LLC

Strategic Consumer Research, Inc.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Time Warner Cable Media

WCPN Ideastream

Wells Fargo Advisors

Robert and Eileen Sill Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Robert S. and Sylvia K. Reitman Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation

Rochelle & Harley Gross Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Rosa and Samuel Lobe Memorial Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Stanley and Barbara Meisel II Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Ted Rudolph Family & Jennie Greenberg Memorial Fund

The Lerner Foundation

The Nathan L. and Regina Herman Charitable Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

The Peggy and John Garson Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation

The Sapirstein-Stone-Weiss Foundation

The Temple-Tifereth Israel

The Treu-Mart Fund

William E. and Mary F. Conway Fund of the Cleveland Foundation

Board of Trustees

MANDEL JCC

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS

2015 – 2016

Alan Semel

President

Mindy Davidson

Vice President

Greg Marcus

Vice President

Bennett Rubin

Vice President

Harvey Siegel

Vice President

Neil Tramer

Treasurer

William Schonberg

Secretary

Keith Polster

Assistant Secretary

Jamie Light

Assistant Secretary

Rob Port

Assistant Secretary

MANDEL JCC

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2015 – 2016

Mark Adler

Stephen Bassett

Mark Bogomolny

Loren Chylla

Mitchell Frankel

Lottie Gray

Sandy Laserson

Shelly Lewis

Dan Mansoor

Robert Marks

Rick Mitchell

David Orlean

Heidi Perla

Dr. Julian Peskin

Allison Peterson

Mila Rekhson

Beth Robbins

Matthew Rosner

Katie Shames

Ilana Hoffer Skoff

Jeremy Sosin

Scott Spiegle

Dr. Elizabeth Stern

Michael Ungar

Dr. Miriam Vishny

PAST PRESIDENTS

Hilda Faigin*

Marc Freimuth

Max R. Friedman*

George Goulder*

Alvin Gray

Brent Grover

David B. Guralnik*

Myron Guren*

Harold L. Klarreich*

Julie Kravitz*

Earl Leiken

Morton Mandel

Michael Peterman

Enid Rosenberg

Peter Rzepka

Gordon Safran

Ernie Siegler*

Jeanne Tobin

Peggy Wasserstrom

Arthur A. Weisman

Darrell A. Young

RENOMINATED FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR TERM ENDING 2019

Sandy Laserson

Jamie Light

Greg Marcus

Keith Polster

Matt Rosner

Harvey Siegel

NOMINATED FOR A THREE YEAR TERM ENDING 2019

Ben Becker

Dr. Alina Bodas

Susan Borison

Leslie Levine

Stanley Levy

Darby Steiger

NOMINATED FOR A ONE YEAR TERM ENDING 2017

Ira Krumholz

NOMINATED TO SERVE AS OFFICERS 2016-2017

Alan Semel

President

Mindy Davidson Vice President

Keith Polster Vice President

Bennett Rubin Vice President

Harvey Siegel Vice President

Neil Tramer

Treasurer

William Schonberg

Secretary

Greg Marcus

Assistant Secretary

Jamie Light

Assistant Secretary

MANDEL JCC 2015-2016 STANDING COMMITTEES

Arts & Culture

Katie Shames, Chair

Audit

Neil Tramer, Chair

Board Governance

Mike Ungar, Chair

Camp Wise

Rob Port, Chair

Cleveland Jewish Book

Festival

Cyndi Port, Darby Steiger

Miriam Vishny, Co-chairs

Cleveland Jewish FilmFest

Heather Ross Lowenstein, Anat Nurko, Sally Sears, Co-chairs

Day Camping

Scott Spiegle, Chair

Early Childhood

Allison Peterson, Chair

Executive Committee

Alan Semel, Chair

Facilities Planning & Development,

Darrell Young, Chair Finance

Neil Tramer, Chair

Fund Development

Mark Adler, Chair

Jewish Life & Culture

Susan Borison, Chair Leadership Development and Nominating

Arthur A. Weisman, Chair

Playmakers Committee

Jamie Light, Chair

* of blessed memory

Annual report design: Jill Cappy Photos: Ashley Hartman

MANDEL JCC EXECUTIVE STAFF 2015-2016

Michael G. Hyman, Executive Director

Deborah Ackerman, Chief Financial Officer

Debra Posner, Chief Marketing & Membership Officer

Gilon Rubanenko, Chief Operating Officer

MANDEL JCC MANAGEMENT STAFF

2015-2016

Janice Adell, Executive Assistant

Perry Battaglia, Facilities Engineer

Liza Bloomfield, Early Childhood Program Supervisor

Deborah Bobrow, Director, Arts & Culture

Eleanor Cohen, Interim Supervisor, Fitness Services

Scott Dann, Director, Finance

Jill Davidson, System Analyst/Database Administrator

Rachel Felber, Interim Director, Camp Wise

Brent Fletcher, Director, Security & Facilities

Nick Goldman, Operations Manager, Camp Wise

Sheri Gross, Director, Playmakers

Jon Hausman, Program Director, Camp Wise

Bria Heifetz, Assistant Director, Children, Youth & Teen Services

Abbey Henkin, Day Camp Assistant Director & Anisfield Site Director

Karen Bain Hiller, Director, Development

Sara Hodgson, Director, Human Resources

Jake Krider, Manager, Membership

Bonnie Marks, Manager, Grants

Joan Morgenstern, Director, Early Childhood Services

Yolanda Nixon, Lunch Plus Supervisor

Lyle Reed, Manager, Aquatics

Becky Rocker, Manager, Marketing

Aaron Tevlowitz, Director, Children & Day Camping Services

Kate Toohig, Director, Fitness, Wellness & Recreation

Rachel Zake, Assistant Director, Playmakers

Rich Zatta, Manager, Fitness & Personal Training

Nancy Zimmerman, Director, Jewish Life & Culture

Our Mission:

The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland builds, connects and strengthens our Jewish community and the greater Cleveland community through exceptional life-long programs and services that reflect the richness of Jewish life and enhance physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being.

The Core Values of the Mandel JCC Support our Vision and Mission:

Pursuit of Excellence

The Mandel JCC strives for excellence by hiring and developing outstanding staff, maintaining state-of-the-art facilities and providing the highest quality programs and services to our members and the community. Excellence is realized through continuous improvement, exceeding expectations & inspiring innovation.

Jewish Experience

The Mandel JCC instills Jewish values, ethics and traditions into all of our programs and services in order to enhance Jewish continuity and identity. Our members, staff and the community are enriched and inspired to connect with and be part of Jewish life.

Welcoming Environment

The Mandel JCC is a place where everyone is treated in a warm, respectful and friendly manner. Within our inviting atmosphere people make connections, build friendships and feel involved in our community.

Wellness

The Mandel JCC provides integrated programs and services for our members and employees to help them achieve optimal well-being and a high quality of life.