Mandel JCC Annual Report 2016-2017

Message From Alan and Michael

ALAN SEMEL, BOARD CHAIR • MICHAEL HYMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO

We are awed and inspired by the reach and impact the Mandel JCC has on our community. Every day we see, first-hand, how The J is making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

So many in our community have a story to share about how The J has helped to shape their children’s development, strengthened their families, improved their health, assisted their aging parents and enriched their lives. From preschool to pickle ball, basketball to book festivals, and camps to congregate senior lunches, we are connecting with more people and in more ways than ever before. As evidence, our membership has grown to a record 11,750 members and our programs and services touched an additional 10,000 community members throughout the year.

Through our acclaimed programs such as, Early Childhood, J-Day Camps and Camp Wise overnight camp, Fitness and Aquatics and Jewish Arts and Culture,

The J strengthens individuals and families of all ages and generations. And in doing so, we strengthen our entire community.

Following are just a few highlights of this past year:

• Gordon Safran and Mindy Safran Davidson, this year’s J-Champions, were honored for their contributions at Play at The J, our annual fundraiser. The event attracted larger crowds, greater sponsorship support and raised $125,000 to help support The J’s Financial Assistance Program. (To see the video tribute to Gordon and Mindy visit mandeljcc.org/play).

• Provided $400,609 in financial aid to more than 543 individuals and families to help defray the costs of J-Day Camps, Camp Wise and membership.

• Enjoyed record breaking attendance of 8,000 at our two signature arts and culture events: Cleveland Jewish FilmFest (see page 11), and Cleveland Jewish Book Festival. The FilmFest, celebrated its tenth successful year, and, thanks to a generous

challenge grant, surpassed fundraising goals. Our beloved Book Festival brought an incredible lineup of authors to our city and welcomed home Cleveland native and Academy, Tony and Golden Globe Awards winner, Joel Grey, as our headline presenter.

• Celebrated The J’s Indoor Triathlon and Biathlon’s tenth sold out year, and attracted 140 serious and casual athletes for a spirited day of sportsmanship, friendly competition and fundraising –the event raised $40,000.

• Nurtured 200 young children as they gained confidence, learned new skills, made new friends and celebrated Jewish holidays as part of our Early Childhood and Tot Shabbat programs (see pages 5 & 9). Sing into Spring, our annual Early Childhood event, raised $12,000 to be used for Early Childhood staff development. Joan Morgenstern, our much-admired Early Childhood Director, is stepping down from her position but

will continue to consult and work with our families and staff to assure a smooth transition as we engage in a national search for her replacement.

• Provided 240 seniors daily opportunities to be engaged and to share laughter and memories over a healthy meal at Lunch Plus, our congregate meal program. Housed at Warrensville Community Apartments in Cleveland Heights, we served over 12,000 hot kosher lunches six days a week and provided fitness classes, lectures, health screenings and Bingo (see page 15).

• The J’s Aquatics and Fitness staff helped 1,375 kids and adults learn to swim and improve their stroke and 800 individuals reach their fitness goals with the guidance of one of our talented certified personal trainers. Attendance in our 80 weekly group fitness classes grew and averaged 7,000 attendees per month.

• Playmakers Youth Theatre continued to bring Broadway’s favorite musicals to the Fairmount Temple stage. Nearly 200 student actors performed in four productions to appreciative audiences.

• Provided more than 1,300 kids, ages 2 to grade 11, an amazing summer as they took part in one of our outstanding Playland camp, J-Day Camps and Camp Wise Jewish overnight camp. Camp Wise’s new high ropes course addition and J-Day Camps new Travel, Adventure and specialty camps will ensure that all of our campers have a summer to remember (see pages 9 & 13).

• Kvelled as our Cleveland delegation of 48 Jewish teens competed and won 50 medals at the national JCC Maccabi Games, held in Columbus, this past July. This Olympic-inspired competition attracts over 500 Jewish athletes from all over the world.

• Provided the framework for 12 local Jewish fellows to study the theme of Outside, Inside: Exploring Boundaries using Torah, text study and discussion all as part of the Cleveland Jewish Arts and Culture Lab fellowship. Their artistic and unique mixed media works were showcased in The J’s lobby during a month-long exhibit in May.

Every year presents unexpected challenges and that was particularly true this year. The J, along with more than 150 JCCs across the country, faced an unprecedented series of bomb threats. After three difficult months, a suspect was arrested and the threats ceased. Throughout this period our operations continued as usual and our entire staff responded superbly while continuing to professionally and calmly serve and reassure our members and guests. We are thankful for the tremendous support we received from friends and strangers in every corner of our community and beyond. As an outgrowth, we instituted a number of new security

measures to ensure that our Mandel JCC continues to be a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for all.

While we are proud of our accomplishments, we are not resting on our laurels. To sustain our growth and develop new, meaningful ways to connect and broaden our relevance in the community, this past year, 15 members of our Board and executive staff engaged in a strategic planning process. As an outgrowth of the process, we identified a number of priorities focused on families, camping, technology, community building and partnerships that you will be hearing more about over the next few months.

We could not do any of this alone. None of these achievements would have been remotely possible without the generous support and assistance of so many: our dedicated Board and lay leaders, our talented staff, our many funding partners,

donors and volunteers. We give special thanks to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for their unwavering support and encouragement.

Throughout this report you’ll meet a wonderfully diverse group of people whose stories illustrate the importance of The J to the lives of our neighbors. We thank them – and you – for being such an important part of our Mandel JCC!

Alan B. Semel Board Chair

Michael G. Hyman President & CEO

Building Blocks

EARLY CHILDHOOD

WHEN MANDEL JCC PRESCHOOL MOM CARA SULZER SINGS

“THE CHICKEN SOUP” SONG (…PUT SOME OIL IN A POT; STIR IT UP NICE AND HOT…) OR WAXES POETIC ABOUT HER SEPHARDIC CHAROSET RECIPE, IT’S CLEAR THE J’S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM HAS HIT ITS MARK.

Cara and Matt Sulzer have been actively involved with The J’s Early Childhood Program from the moment their son Liam, now 6, entered preschool three years ago. Their 2-year old daughter Ella is in the three-day a week program.

Raised in a traditional Catholic family in the Canton area, Cara met Matt, a lifelong Clevelander with strong Jewish roots, while both were students at John Carroll University. “One of the many wonderful things about The J’s Early Childhood Program is how it has infused our entire family with a broader appreciation of Jewish holidays and traditions,” says Cara. “As an interfaith family this has meant a lot to us.”

Cara says The J’s staff could not have been more welcoming and inclusive.

“My children’s teachers are so nurturing and passionate and they have been a tremendous resource. As I learn about Judaism with my children, I am able to

Joan Morgenstern reads to a group of pre-K students

share Liam’s joyful anticipation of Shabbat dinner with family and friends, and I see the pride on his face when we light the clay candlesticks he made in class.”

Joan Morgenstern, director of The J’s Early Childhood Services, is happy Cara finds The J’s environment nurturing and welcoming. “At school, we don’t just support children – we support parents too,” she says. “Creating a warm, inclusive community for the entire family is as integral to our mission as educating young children.”

Cara is also enthusiastic about the scope of activities offered throughout the day. “It’s so great to expose my children at such young ages, to yoga, swimming lessons, music, drama and even outdoor gardening,” she says. “Liam’s class planted seeds in the Stanley and Hope Adelstein Garden and last fall, at harvest time, prepared dishes using the herbs, fruits and vegetables the children grew themselves.”

As their children made new friends, so did Cara and Matt. Cara is now part of a group of Mandel JCC preschool parents who regularly meet for a mom’s night out, arrange play dates with their kids, and celebrate Shabbat together at each other’s homes.

Becoming part of The J’s preschool family has been transformative for Cara. “I love all The J has to offer, not only for my children, but for the enduring friendships we have all made,” she says. “I never cease to be amazed by the acts of kindness and warmth I feel from the Mandel JCC community.”

Fitness Journey ANDREW STROBEL

IN

2011, AFTER FINDING HIMSELF OUT OF BREATH WHILE CLIMBING THREE FLIGHTS OF STAIRS DURING HIS SENIOR YEAR AT THE ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ANDREW STROBEL RESOLVED TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GET IN SHAPE.

Andrew Strobel’s remarkable fitness journey led him to the Mandel JCC, where he found a home.

During a summer break from college the then-255-pound student started exercising on an elliptical in his parents’ Lyndhurst home. Later, he joined a workout group at a company where he interned. By the time he returned to school for his last quarter, “I had lost a chunk of weight and I don’t think many people recognized me,” Andrew said.

“After graduating and accepting a job at Nook Industries in Cuyahoga Heights, the electrical and mechanical engineer was determined to maintain his healthy lifestyle. He visited several area fitness centers, but felt most comfortable at The J.

“There was a class called Hard Core Edge,” Andrew said. “It was an intense class and I thought it offered a great work out and would be a cool way to meet people my age.”

One of the first people he befriended was the instructor, Andy Isaacs, who invited Andrew to lift weights with him.

As the group expanded and the workouts became more challenging, Andrew and

his newfound workout buddies at The J, trained for and participated in several Tough Mudder Mud Runs. More recently, Andrew, Andy and Rick Mitchell competed in The J’s Indoor Triathlon and Biathlon, capturing top honors twice for their relay team.

Since joining The J, Andrew, now 28, works out in The J’s state-of-the-art fitness center and regularly attends group fitness classes. These experiences have inspired him to become a competitive runner, who has finished in the top 10 of several races.

“The J’s skilled certified personal trainers and fitness instructors are dedicated to making fitness fun and helping every member meet his or her goals – whether those goals are to stay limber, lose weight, tone or train for competition, like Andrew does,” said Rich Zatta, Manager, Fitness

Center and Personal Training. “Equally important, our staff and members help motivate and support one another and lasting connections are formed.”

Andrew could not agree more. “The people I’ve worked out with and crossed paths with at The J have been so encouraging, energetic and good at helping to drive me to reach my goals,” said Andrew, who now weighs a comfortable 170 pounds.

“The J has been a huge factor in helping me become a fitness enthusiast,” Andrew added. “ This is a place where I’ve not only become faster and stronger, but I’ve found a welcoming community that I hope to be a part of for a very long time.”

Inset photo at left: Andrew Strobel with Andy & Taryn Isaacs.

The J is Family FINDING SUPPORT

THERE’S SO MUCH TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING

A SUMMER CAMP FOR ANY CHILD, BUT IMAGINE DOING THAT WHEN YOUR CHILD IS FACING A SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUE.

That’s the predicament Yelena Boxer and Brian Kelly found themselves in when Aiden, then 5 years old and in Pre-K at the Mandel JCC’s Early Childhood Program, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.

Last June, the family traveled to New York, where doctors removed the tumor and pituitary gland. Remarkably, Aiden was discharged from the hospital after just eight days, a feat his mom credits with the psychosocial skills he learned from the Early Childhood program and, in particular, from Joan Morgenstern, The J’s Early Childhood Director.

“Because of his preschool experience, Aiden had the social and developmental tools needed to be able to articulate his feelings and emotions throughout the hospital stay,” said Yelena. “He was able to tell us what he needed, face his fears, be brave and recover from the operation in record time. I attribute so much of that to the skills he learned in the Early Childhood program.”

Ten days after leaving the hospital and with summer already underway, only one restriction remained – to avoid contact sports. Wanting Aiden to enjoy the rest of the summer and be active in a safe setting, his parents decided he would join older sister Shayna at The J’s Francine and Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp, largely because they already knew and trusted the staff.

“Aiden was excited about attending camp, and we were grateful that The J’s theatre camp was a little less rugged than a traditional day camp, so it offered him some protection,” Yelena said. “He loved it and was just a normal kid there, even though he looked a little different because of the operation. It was a very supportive environment.”

Aaron Tevlowitz, Director of Day Camps and Children Services, says The J tailors J-Day Camp experiences to every child’s needs, interests and abilities. “When I was asked if there was something we could do for Aiden, I immediately said yes,” he said. “Staff kept an extra eye on him and were always checking in to see how he felt, but they did not hover. If Aiden needed a break, he took a break until he was ready to get back into the thick of things. That is a true testament to the training our camp staff go through and the emphasis they put on allowing campers to grow at their own speed in a safe and nurturing environment.”

Each summer, more than 600 children attend one of six J-Day Camps located at The J’s Halle Park Site in Burton, Safran Park on its Beachwood campus, or Fairmount Temple also in Beachwood. In addition to the Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp, J-Day Camps

also offer: Anisfield Day Camp; Anisfield B’Ivrit (formerly Hebrew Immersion); Sports Camp and J Sports Academy; and Adventure and Travel Camps. A motivated staff of 200 counselors and specialists ensure campers are active, engaged, safe and having a blast.

As for Aiden, he had so much fun at camp last year that this year -- with no medical restrictions – he insisted on returning to Performing Arts Camp and Shayna will again be joining him.

The family’s connection to The J remains strong year-round. Aiden and Shayna attend Kids Club, The J’s after school program, where they do their homework, take swim lessons, and play with other children. Brian, who participates in The J’s Indoor Triathlon and Biathlon, exercises at The J regularly and Yelena joins him on the weekend and has also participated in the Indoor Triathlon.

For Yelena and Brian, who don’t have family living in Cleveland, The J has become a home away from home.

“It’s been a godsend for us because we’re both working parents,” Yelena said. “Starting with preschool, and now J-Day Camps, it’s been a place where the kids are safe and well cared for and could grow when we weren’t with them. We are so lucky to have found The J and couldn’t ask for a more welcoming community for our whole family.”

Film Stars

SALLY & LARRY SEARS

EVEN AS A TEENAGER, SALLY SEARS UNDERSTOOD THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER THAT MOVIES COULD HAVE TO SHED LIGHT ON AN ISSUE, TELL A STORY OR CHRONICLE HISTORY.

Sally Sears, a Youngstown native, became enthralled with the silver screen as a teen, when she and her friend Bonnie Cole regularly watched the latest movies at their neighborhood theater.

In a fortunate turn of luck – Hollywood could not have scripted it better – Bonnie, along with Deborah Bobrow, Director of Arts and Culture, helped launch the Mandel JCC’s annual Cleveland Jewish FilmFest 11 years ago. When volunteers were needed to screen potential films for the first FilmFest, Bonnie knew an ideal candidate was just one phone call way – Sally Sears.

“When I was asked to be part of The J’s FilmFest, little did I know how fulfilling this experience would be, and the wonderful, enduring friendships I would make,” says Sally.

At first Sally was quiet during the film review process but quickly became more comfortable expressing her critique of movies. “When I joined the committee I was reticent about expressing my opinions about the movies we screened. Then I began to understand how to think critically about a movie and determine if the production quality, subject matter, entertainment level, Jewish content and potential appeal to our very discerning Cleveland audiences would make the film worthy of being considered for the FilmFest,” says Sally.

Deborah Bobrow says Sally has played a starring role as a FilmFest committee member and as a co-chair. “Sally’s thoughtful comments about the movies we screen and her continued leadership are a major asset to our committee,” says Deborah. “She has greatly contributed to the FilmFest’s success and we are very fortunate to have her on our committee.”

The lively give-and-take of FilmFest committee members as they share their insights and opinions is something Sally continues to enjoy. “As we discuss a film we never lose sight of our goal which is to appeal to our audience and to present a comprehensive and compelling FilmFest lineup that includes comedies, documentaries, shorts, features and dramas,” Sally says.

Now in its eleventh year, the Cleveland Jewish FilmFest has become a family affair and Sally’s husband, Larry, and daughter, Natalie, share a co-starring role. Both can frequently be found at many of the screenings. They readily agree that the

FilmFest adds to the quality of life for our community. It’s because of this that the Sears have made generous philanthropic gifts to the FilmFest.

“It’s natural that if you enjoy and appreciate something, and feel it is worthy of support, to then support a project like the FilmFest,” said Larry. It’s been nice to see Sally’s passion for the FilmFest and she works very hard at it.”

“I am passionate about film, Jewish culture, community and the ability to share with others” said Sally. “One of the things I am most proud of is that the FilmFest brings the Jewish community together to educate, entertain and discuss, and to simply enjoy the art form,” she continued. “It is so worthy and such an important part of The J.”

In an effort to expand and develop a crosscultural reach, the FilmFest has partnered with other festivals like the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival and the Cleveland Institute of Art’s Cinematheque . “As we evolve and adapt, our goal is to engage a broader and more diverse FilmFest audience,” says Sally. “Whether a movie makes you laugh or cry, whether you are Jewish or non-Jewish, once the lights go out, movies broaden our perspective and serve as a bridge to connect us all on a very human level.”

(L-R): Bonnie Cole, Natalie and Sally Sears

Happy Campers

SYDNEY, JAKE & OLIVIA

LAST

SPRING WHEN STACY BEUGEN TOLD HER PRE-TEEN KIDS SYDNEY, JAKE AND OLIVIA BURKONS SHE HAD SIGNED THEM UP FOR CAMP WISE, HER CHILDREN’S REACTION WAS LESS THAN ENTHUSIASTIC –TO PUT IT MILDLY.

Sydney, then 12, began sobbing and insisted her life was ruined. “Along with calling me the worst mom in the world, she wailed she could not possibly live without her cat, phone and her own bathroom,” says Stacy.

Stacy’s other two children got caught up in the drama and joined their sister in a Camp Wise boycott. But Stacy held her ground.

“For years I had heard nothing but glowing remarks about Camp Wise – the caring and exceptional counselors, the remarkable activities, the Jewish programming and the opportunity to make friends for a lifetime, says Stacy. “I knew once the kids got into the swing of things they would be just fine.”

On the morning the camp bus pulled out of the parking lot and headed out to Chardon, Stacy was anxious. To her immense relief a glowing letter soon arrived from Sydney.

Dear Mom,

At first, I thought this camp would be stupid and gross, but you were right, I love it so much! It was really hot today but I had a lot of fun! I even have a counselor who lives in Sydney, Australia.”

Shortly, other upbeat letters began to arrive. Like other Camp Wise parents, Stacy regularly checked the Camp Wise website for pictures of her kids – and found lots of photos of them with their friends smiling and happily engaged in camp activities.

Camp Wise, the overnight camp of the Mandel JCC, is located in Chardon on 325 beautiful acres and serves 600 campers each summer. Camp Wise has received national recognition for innovation and excellence.

One of the most gratifying aspects for Rachel Felber, Camp Wise Director, is knowing that she and her staff are making a difference in the lives of so many kids and teens. “It is always so rewarding for camp staff to see new campers quickly turn into Camp Wise raving fans,” says Rachel.

“Sydney, Jake and Olivia thrived at camp. Our dedicated and talented staff helped them learn new skills and the importance of teamwork. In turn, the kids left camp with more confidence, independence and a stronger sense of their Jewish identity. We are all looking forward to having them return this summer.”

When the kids came home from camp –the tears started again. “This time Sydney was crying because she already missed her counselors and the new friends she made at camp,” says Stacy.

Stacy has nothing but praise for the Mandel JCC and Camp Wise. “Camp was everything I had hoped it would be for my children and so much more,” Stacy said. She is also thankful for the financial assistance The J provided her children. Approximately 10% of the kids who attend Camp Wise require financial assistance to make camp possible to attend. “Our family has recently been going through a tough time and it has taken its toll on the kids,” she says. “Without the assistance The J provided there is no way I could have sent my children to camp,” she added. “The magic of Camp Wise changed my children’s lives.”

To see her children get away for three weeks and come back home content, happy and silly again, and ready to return to school was a real blessing for Stacy. “I owe it all to TheJ, Camp Wise and the Jewish community. When this challenging time ends, my goal is to pay it forward.”

Celebrating Shabbat Camp Wise style

Working Out

AT LUNCH PLUS

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS ARE GOOD DAYS FOR TOBY AND HERB GEDULD. THAT’S WHEN THE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS COUPLE, WITH TOBY AT THE WHEEL, DRIVE OVER TO THE MANDEL JCC’S LUNCH PLUS PROGRAM FOR AN AFTERNOON OF EXERCISE, SOCIALIZATION AND A DELICIOUS KOSHER LUNCH.

“Lunch Plus has a lot going for it,” says Herb Geduld, 86. “It gives us a chance to get out of the house, to work out with a great fitness instructor and to meet friends.”

Toby, 82, shares her husband’s enthusiasm, and says along with all the good things about Lunch Plus, an extra perk is the kosher lunch the couple enjoys with friends.

“Because we are Orthodox sitting down to a nicely prepared kosher lunch is a treat and a big help because it gets me out of the kitchen,” says Toby.

A few years ago, the couple heard about Lunch Plus from close friends who encouraged them to participate in the program. “Herb and I thought we would give it a try and have been coming ever since,” says Toby.

Lunch Plus, located at Warrensville Community Apartments in Cleveland Heights, annually provides12,000 nutritionally balanced hot kosher lunches six-days-a-week to 240 elderly adults.

Equally as important, Lunch Plus provides a rich variety of stimulating activities and opportunities for socialization designed to help seniors stay engaged and active.

“The goal for Lunch Plus is to reduce isolation in the senior population by providing programming and meals. This program goes

a long way to keep our seniors active, healthy and living independently in our community,” says Yolanda Nixon, the Lunch Plus Adult Services Supervisor.

One of the added benefits of attending Lunch Plus is that all participants can take advantage of the 55-minute exercise program offered Tuesdays and Thursdays immediately prior to lunch. The Gedulds schedule their Lunch Plus visits to coincide with the days the fitness class is offered. “The structured exercises are something we would not be able to do alone at home,” says Toby.

Keeping active and fit is important to the Gedulds who are parents of three children, grandparents of 15, and great grandparents of 24. Along with raising an accomplished family, Toby has been an active member of her community and spent six years living in Israel with Herb in the 1960s. Herb’s accomplished professional life included working as a chemist, inventor, writer and owner of a successful chemical company.

Pauline Calabrese along with Sue D’amore, two of the Mandel JCC’s certified personal trainers, each spend one afternoon a week

leading fitness classes at Lunch Plus. “I enjoy having the Gedulds in class. Herb and Toby take their exercise time seriously, but still have plenty of fun in the process,” Pauline says.

With music from the 60s, 70s and 80s playing in the background, Pauline leads Lunch Plus seniors in a “mini-senior boot camp,” designed to improve balance, flexibility, core strength and endurance. “I keep my eye on every single person during the class and if someone needs to modify an exercise to their individual comfort and strength level, that’s perfectly okay,” says Pauline. “The important thing is to keep moving.”

The Gedulds, who quote Pirkei Avot, “When my strength fails, do not forsake me,” have nothing but praise for the entire Lunch Plus staff, including Yolanda and Pauline.

“There is truly something for everyone at Lunch Plus – but most importantly we are part of a strong community here,” says the Geduld’s. “No one is ever alone when they are part of the Lunch Plus family – and all feel welcome.”

Funding for Lunch Plus comes from the Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services, Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging and the Mandel Jewish Community Center.

(L-R): Toby Geduld, Pauline Calabrese, and Herb Geduld

Giving Back

BEN & JENNIE BECKER

BEN AND JENNIE BECKER’S COURTSHIP BEGAN AFTER MEETING AT A 2010 CAMP WISE REUNION AND DEVELOPED WHILE WORKING TOGETHER AT THE MANDEL JCC’S OVERNIGHT CAMP

IN CHARDON.

Now married, Ben and Jennie Becker continue to give back to the organization that brought them together.

“A strong community needs a strong J and a strong J needs a strong community,” said Ben, 29. The Toledo native and his wife, 31, who was raised in Youngstown, are among the J’s youngest and most ardent supporters. Together, they raised $1,000 two years in a row as participants in The J’s Indoor Triathlon & Biathlon.

Last year, they advocated for a young adult event at the Cleveland Jewish FilmFest. Their perseverance paid off when more than 40 people attended the FilmFest’s first-ever young adult screening. Working with event organizers, the Beckers selected a dark comedy, sure to appeal to a younger crowd, and hosted a pre-screening happy hour. They anticipate an even larger young-adult crowd at this year’s festival.

(L-R): Jennie and Ben Becker, Katie Shames, former Board member, and Deborah Bobrow, The J’s Director of Arts & Culture.

Impressed with the Beckers’ passion and commitment and hoping to include films of interest to millennials, FilmFest organizers asked Ben and Jennie to join the screening committee. The couple quickly agreed to participate.

Ben has served on The J’s Fund Development committee and now serves on the Mandel JCC’s Board of Trustees. When Alan Semel, The J’s Board Chair and long-time friend and former colleague, asked Ben to join the Board, he was eager to do so because he was already so actively involved with The J. “I’m excited to get more formally involved with The J and give back to an organization that has done so much for me,” said Ben.

The Beckers’ ties to Camp Wise remain strong, where Jennie, now a science teacher at Hawken School, served as assistant director and Ben, now a senior consultant at Levin Consulting, was a supervisor. They continue to volunteer at Camp Wise events throughout the year and host international staff during the summer.

“Ben and Jennie’s contributions to The J are immeasurable,” said Michael Hyman, Mandel JCC President and CEO. “Their lives, like so many of us, are so busy yet they find the time, energy and passion to give back to an organization that means so much to them.”

Jennie, a runner who also works out with one of The J’s personal trainers, said she gets as much from The J as she gives. “My whole Jewish identity is rooted at The J,” she said. “This is where I had my first full-time job. I met many close friends here. I met my husband here. This is just a grounding place. Whenever I work out and see people I know it feels like home.”

Ben agrees. “It’s a no-brainer to support The J in any way I can, so other people can have the kind of experiences I’ve found so valuable and formative,” he said, before adding with a chuckle, “Come to think of it, without The J I’d have no wife and no best friends.”

Strength in Numbers AND YOGA

FORTUNATELY, THERE ARE STILL A FEW “CELL PHONE FREE ZONES” WHERE ONE CAN FIND RESPITE FROM THE UNWANTED AND OFTEN STARTLING INTERRUPTION OF A CELL PHONE RING.

The J’s group fitness classes are one such island. So a yoga class was recently surprised when instructor Shane Ortega’s device rang during their practice. Red-faced, Shane answered the phone and sheepishly said, “It’s my mother.” Without missing a beat, he held up the phone and pointed it toward his students. “Hi Mom,” they shouted in unison, before breaking out in laughter.

Addressing Shane’s mother as “Mom” doesn’t seem like such a stretch for students in Shane’s Thursday, 10:35 a.m. yoga class, who say they feel like one big happy family.

That’s certainly true for students in all of Shane’s yoga classes. The diversity of participants is what you might notice first. Men and women of many races, ethnicities and religions range in age from a 20-something man who works the night shift to retirees in their 80s.

Influenced by Shane’s inclusive teaching style, the eclectic group supports each other through yoga poses and breathing during class and finds themselves kibitzing outside of the Rzepka Yoga Studio before and after sessions. They all bemoan that their weekly classes simply aren’t long enough.

“Several years ago, some of the regulars began having lunch together and that group grew as more people practiced yoga,” Shane said. “As recently as last month, more

than 20 of us went to a restaurant for lunch immediately after class. We’ve also had different members host potluck luncheons at their homes. It’s wonderful to see how our class has become a community and grown together.”

“Our yoga class is unique because we all feel like family,” said Judy Zwick, who has been a member of the Mandel JCC since it opened in 1986. “We all started together at The J, Shane was originally a participant and then progressed to becoming our teacher. As a class, we have become very attached to each other and feel everyone’s joys and sorrows.”

That connection among students is a common denominator at all of The J’s group fitness classes. “It’s really empowering and motivating to be in a class with an encouraging and supportive instructor,” says Kate Toohig, The J’s Director of Fitness, Wellness and Recreation. “A close knit, ‘we are all in this together’ bond is formed when you stretch, work out and sweat together as a group.”

The J fosters that sense of community by being so welcoming to students of all levels and all abilities and by offering several yoga

styles taught by instructors with varying backgrounds. “Yoga attracts people of different ages because its practice has so much to offer every type of body,” said Shane, whose classes cover the fundamentals of yoga as well as slow flow and traditional Vinyasa styles. “Unlike some studios where you have to conform to one style of practice, our members are able to find the type of yoga and class that fits best for them.”

Shane, who leads five yoga classes a week, plus teaches yoga to children in the Early Childhood program, is equally at home at The J’s Membership Desk where he also serves as a Membership Associate. He began practicing yoga almost a decade ago when he found himself at a low point physically, mentally and spiritually.

“I discovered my practice at The J and a friend suggested I enroll in teacher training,” he said. “Since then, I’ve taught all over Cleveland and Akron, but now I make The J my full-time home. The J’s Yoga classes build friendship and community and this helps us all connect on a deeper level. The sense of belonging and caring we all have for one another is very special.”

Connecting through yoga and lunch

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

MAY 15, 2016 – MAY 15, 2017

MANDEL

Anonymous

Sally & Larry Sears

CHAI

Trish & Mark Adler

Brent R. & Candace R. Grover

Family Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Dan & Ellen Zelman Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

John Andrew Lang Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

– IHO Sam Wise

Shelley & Greg Marcus

Laurie & Rob Marks

Piper Jaffray

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

Stanley & Barbara

Meisel II Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland Legacy Construction Services, LLC

Aliki & Peter Rzepka

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

LEADERSHIP

Raquel & Stephen Bassett

Alina & Prasad Bodas

Brian & Beth Robbins Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Kareen & Michael Caputo

Crystal Clear Building Services

David & Enid Rosenberg Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Mindy & Martin Davidson

Duvin Family Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Ed Goulder

The Estate of Maurice B. Feren

Lottie Gray

Susan & Michael Hyman

KeyBank Foundation

Lynn & Ira Krumholz

Larry & Bonnie Frankel Philanthropic Fund

Sandra and Steve Laserson

Shelly & Scott Lewis

Stanley Levy

Larry Mack

Joyce Rothschild & Daniel Mansoor

Jan & Rick Mitchell

Keith & Cynthia Polster Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Rozalina & Bennett Rubin

Lisa & Bill Schonberg

Jessica & Alan Semel

Katie & Michael Shames

Adrienne & Harvey Siegel

Shani & Scott Spiegle

Jeanne & Jordan Tobin

Jennifer & Neil Tramer

Michael Ungar & Deborah Warner

Linda & Les Vinney

Miriam Vishny & Mark Cohen

Andria & Darrell Young

MITZVAH

Anonymous

Jennie & Ben Becker

Michelle & Mark Bogomolny

Heidi & Loren Chylla

Susan & Bernard Goodman

Marilyn & Richard Goodman

Malvina Klopman

– IMO Gilles Klopman

Ellen & Earl Leiken

Leslie & Ken Levine

Jamie & Ben Light

Darby & Jon Miller Steiger

Bernard & Heidi Perla

Barbara & Michael Peterman

Cyndi & Rob Port

Fred & Lynn Rosenberg

Kelly & Gil Rubanenko

The Salkin Family Charitable Fund

– IHO Laura Salkin’s 70th birthday

CHAVERIM

Deborah & Harry Ackerman

Liza Adams

Janice & Mitchell Adell

Louise & Joseph Barmann

Nancy & Larry Bell

Steven Belman

Yefim Benenson

Elaine Bercu

Beth & Brett Levy

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Elaine Bolasny

Dora Bornfeld

Susannah Butler & John Miller

Marilyn Cagin

– IMO Harry Cagin

Sara Caesar Williams

Regan Chamberlin

– IHO Zara Greenberg

Tsilya & Grigory Chernov

City Title Agency, Ltd.

– IMO Joseph Moskowitz

Contempo Cuisine

Lauren Corbin

Janet Cort

– IMO Jacquelyn Mesnick

The Coyle Family

– IMO Bert Cowan

Bruce Daskal

Susan Dery Preisler & Bill Preisler

Karen K. Eisenberg

Maxine & Allan Endy

Barbara & Barry Epstein

Sharon & Bennett Fagin

Julie & Joel Falck

Linda & Jack FogelIn

Memory of Norman Bresky

Marguerite Forshey

– IMO of Joseph Moskowitz

Rita Frankel

Marc Freimuth

– IHO Hyman

grandchildren & Susan’s recovery

Alan Friedman

Jerry Gillett

Hannah & Edward Gilmore

Robert Ginsburg

Abigail & Marc Glick

Michelle & Efi Golan

Sara Gorby

– IMO Joe Moskowitz

Lois Smolovitz

– IMO Joe Moskowitz

Dee & Saul Davis

– IMO Joe Moskowitz

Alan Greenberg

Bob Gries

Kathleen Griffin

Lee & Peter Haas

Paula & Dan Herman

Robert Hexter

Jessica Holden

Samuel & Eva Horwitz

iN DEMAND L.L.C.

– IMO Bert Cowan

Alan Israel

– IMO Harry Gips

Beverly Israel

Jackie & Fred Rothstein

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Judy & Don Jacobson

Robert A. & Marcia L. Fein

Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Alice Jennings

– IMO Mark Jennings

Teri & Eldon Kabb

– IMO Sanford Volsky

Lola & Mel Kamins

– IMO Albert Hodous

Richard Katzman

Lesley & Jonathan Kaye

Lois Kennedy

Sue Klarreich

– IHO Margie Sach’s 90th birthday

Terri & Stuart Kline

Marian Krieger

Julie & David Kronenberg

– IMO Jacob & Hilde Hennenberg

Allison Krueger

Giselle & Steve Lander

– IHO Cindy & Keith Polster

Floyd Lanhan

– IMO Bert Cowan

Catherine Lavelle

Michelle & Richard Lawther

Sandi & Bill Lehr

Jessica Leonard &

Thomas Dieterle

Walter Leyser

Belinda & James Lieberman

Nina Light

– IMO Joseph Moskowitz

Nora Lindheim

Belle Likover

Catherine Listinsky

Lori Weinstein & David

Sherriff Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation

Kathy Kaden-Markowitz & Alvie Markowitz

Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation

– IHO The Kahana Family

McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA

– IHO Mark Adler

Susan & Peter Meisel

Erin MilneI

Carl Monastra

– IHO Jeff & Marlene Kahana Family

Julie Mostov

Coletta Mulloy

– IMO Joseph Moskowitz

Jessica Murray

Marilyn Nudelman

David Orlean

Sharon Peerless

– IHO Sheri Gross

Sharon & Joel Peerless

Kim Pesses

Allison & Scott Peterson

Tod & Jody Podl

Debra & Don Posner

Steve & Loree Potash

Heddy & Leonard Rabe

Margie Reimer

– IMO Bert Cowan

Mila & Simon Rekhson

Elaine Rembrandt & Rabbi Daniel Roberts

Estelle Ringel

Candace & Dennis Risen

Robin Romisher

Irina & Yakov Rotenberg

Arlene & Jordan Rothkopf

– IHO Ryan & Josh Davidson

Daniel Rothstein

Shiri & Joel Saltzman

– IMO Mary Ellen Saltzman

Virginia Sample

Sandra K. & Jeremy S. Rosenthal Philanthropic

Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Marleen Schachere

Suzanne & Marvin Schaefer

Susan & Lawrence Scheps

– IMO Bert Cowan

The Schleidt Family

– IMO Bert Cowan

Ed Schmith

– IMO Bert Cowan

Diane & Harvey Scholnick

Kathleen & William Schwab

Michael Sepesy

Maude & Melvin Shafron

Esther & Edward Silver

Mailyn Simms

Ilana Hoffer Skoff & Rabbi Joshua Hoffer Skoff

Jennifer & Todd Stern

Flo Tallisman

Alison & Eric Tannenbaum

Riaz Tarar

Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co.

Marc Terkel

The Liberty Textile Company

Deborah & Kenneth Traeger

Beverley & Richard Uria

Robert Vickers

Paul Vincent

Maria Volokh

Joyce & Eric Wald

Jeffrey Warren

– IMO Saul Eisen

Peggy & Phil Wasserstrom

June Watzman

– IMO Robert Kanner

Aimee Weber

– IHO Zara Greenfield

Weintraub Family Fund

Eleanor Weisman

Marilyn Weiss

William Thomas Wieder

Eileen & James Wilkoff

Carol & David Willen

Cheryl Davis & Jonathon Wise

Holly Zager

Iris & Gerald Zahler

Michael & Laura Zeilinger

Ronna & Robert Zelwin

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.

FOUNDATIONS

& COMMUNITY

FUNDING

Anonymous

Anshe-Chesed Fairmount Temple

Bennett & Donna Yanowitz

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Bernard D. & Susan Goodman

Family Philanthropic Fund

B’nai Jeshurun Congregation

Brent R. and Candace R. Grover

Family Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation

Cleveland Automobile Club

Orphans Outing Fund

Cleveland Hebrew Schools

Educational Foundation of the Jewish Federation

The Covenant Foundation

Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services

Cuyahoga County Public Library

Dan and Ellen Zelman Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

SOURCES ($1000 and above in support)

David and Enid Rosenberg Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

David & Inez Myers Foundation Cleveland, Ohio

David B. Orlean Philanthropic Fund 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

Greater Cleveland Film Commission

Gregory & Shelley Milin Marcus

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

H. Ross-Lowenstein and Irwin Lowenstein Philanthropic Fund of the JFC

Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation

Henry and Eugenia Green Family Foundation

The Iris Bialosky Zahler Lecture Series of the Mandel JCC

Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation

James & Susan Ratner Family Foundation

Jennifer and Grant Dinner Fund of The Joseph & Florence

Mandel Family Foundation

Jewish Education Center of Cleveland

Jewish Federation 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 KeyBank Foundation

Kol Nashim The Women of Suburban Temple - Kol Ami

Larry & Bonnie Frankel Philanthropic Fund

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

Accrinet Corporation

Allergy Immunology Associates, Inc.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Beaches and Dreams Travel Co.

Brennan Heating & Cooling

Cleveland Cinemas

Cleveland Jewish News

Crystal Clear Building Services

CT Consultants

Cuyahoga County Public Library

Empire Paving

Fabo Architecture, Inc. Force Sports

Giant Eagle Legacy Village

Gross Builders

Huntington Bank

HW & Co.

Jay Auto Group

Keller Williams Greater Cleveland

Legacy Construction Services, LLC

Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation

Leonard, Lillian, Faye, Albert B. & Audrey G. Ratner Donor Advised Fund

The Lerner Foundation

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

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Marci & Daniel Ungar Philanthropic Fund

Maurice Saltzman Youth Grant Program

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

The Morshana Foundation

Nathan & Fannye Shafran

Philanthopic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland Ohio Arts Council

Ohio Humanities Council

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

Penni & Stephen Weinberg Fund

Peterman Family Arts & Culture Fund

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Polster Family Foundation

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

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

Rochelle & Harley Gross

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

The Sally and Larry Sears Fund

Stanley and Barbara Meisel II

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

The Temple-Tifereth Israel

The Treu-Mart Fund

United Way of Greater Cleveland Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

Marriot Cleveland East

Mason Structural Steel, Inc

Medical Mutual of Ohio

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream

Neptune Plumbing & Heating Co.

Perspectus Architecture LLC

Piper Jaffray

Precious Cargo Transportation Inc.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Red Maple Inn

RSM

Sosin Law LLC

WCPN Ideastream

Aliki & Peter Rzepka

DONOR FUNDS FUNDED PROJECTS/PROGRAMS

MAY

15, 2016 – MAY 15, 2017

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

Donna Accorso

Deborah & Harry Ackerman

Janice & Mitchell Adell

Joanie Berger & Rabbi

Robert Nosanchuk

Elissa Berman

Susan & Daniel Borison

Hallie & Jason Bravo

Rachel & Ken Browner

Claire & Louis Chestney

Gena & Ethan Cohen

Lisa & Mitchell Cronig

Lisa & David Danielpour

Susan Dery Preisler & Bill Preisler

Darrien Fann

Marc Freimuth

Charla Freireich

Susan Friedman

Shelly & Stuart Gebell

Eric Golovan

Amy Groedel

Sheri & David Gross

Darla Gross

Arlene & Robert Gross

Debbie & Steve Hartstein

Bria Heifetz

Karen & Marty Hiller

Susan & Michael Hyman

Steven Isler

Marci Izeman

Sally & Howard Kramer

Sandy & Steve Laserson

Deanne & Jack Levy

Emma Litwak

Rabbi Sharon Marcus &

John Marcus

Jeff Moss

Elena & Ron Myers

Julie & Jeremy Pilloff

Cynthia & Robert Port

Debra & Don Posner

Mila & Simon Rekhson

Michelle & Joel Rosenberg

Alexandra Ross

Sandy & Steven Laserson Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Marla & Mark Schwartz

Wendi Shapera

Roni & Brian Sokol

Elizabeth Stern & Michael Madorsky

Heidi & Mark Weisman

Phillip & Deborah Weiss

Ella Wexberg

Rachel Zake

Jodi & Michael Zawatsky

Sasha Zborovsky

Jill & Jeff Zimon

ABEL BOOSTERS

Faye Kaplan

ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMMING

Susan & Jim Loveman

ANISFIELD CAMP

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

ANISFIELD RENOVATION

Heidi & Loren Chylla

David & Inez Myers Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

Duvin Family Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Scott Gearity

Heather & Bradley Greene

Susan & Michael Hyman

Amanda & Ken Kurland

Shelly & Scott Lewis

Hannah & Cliff Mendelsohn

Kelly & David Millet

Jan & Rick Mitchell

Phyllis & Debra Ann November Children’s Fund

Katie Pollock-Simms & Andy Simms

Robert S. & Sylvia K. Reitman

Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation

Jessica & Alan Semel

Elisabeth & Bradley Sherman

Stacey & Steven Shore

Laurie & Richard Silver

The Treu-Mart Fund

Jennifer & Arthur Weisman

AQUATICS

Richard Immerman

ARTHUR ORLEAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

David B. Orlean Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

ARTS & CULTURE

PROGRAMMING

The Covenant Foundation

Anita Seid

Bonnie & Stephen Spiegle

CAMP WISE

Stacy & Kyle Anthony

Annie & Kevin Becker

Amy & Scott Bilsky

Deborah & Howard Bobrow

Meg & Evan Cooper

Grant Davis

Myriam Dwoskin & Jay Rolfes

– IHO Michael Hyman

Eli Steinberger N’nai Tzedek

Philanthropic Fund

Kathryn & Richard Edelman

Steve Eisenberg

Wendy & Gene Elconin

– IHO Alan Semel & Gil Rubanenko

Edith Elson

Sol Factor

– IHO of Alexa Konover

Hayley & Marc Feldman

Julie & Michael Frayman

Marci Friedman

Laura Geller

Laurie Goetz

Debra Gold

Matt Golden

Jodie & Jon Herbst

Herman Smith Memorial Fund of the Jewish Community Federation

Karen & Doug Katz

Dolores Kleinman

Laura & Brian Loebl

Marci & Daniel Ungar

Philanthropic Fund

Melvyn P. & Eleanor N. Galin Family Foundation

Darby & Jon Miller-Steiger

Kelly & David Millet

Vannessa Moses

Marilyn Nudelman

Elyssa & Josh Olgin

Jill Paul

Heidi & Bernard Perla

Jennifer Rich-Drasner & Jason

Drasner

– IMO Lillian Makoroff

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

The Roth Family Charitable Fund

Jon Rubinstein

Danny Sands

Leah Sass

– IHO Ben Sass

Marcy & Brett Shankman

Stanley E. & Sally Harris

Wertheim Family Fund

Andrea Steinberger

– IHO Phoebe Goldberg

Melissa Steinberger

– IHO Abby Kaufman

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

Jewish Federation

Beryl Tishkoff

– IMO Irv & Phyllis Tuffyas

Beverley & Richard Uria

Marni Weinstock

– IMO of Iggy

Debbie & Jim Weisman

Rhona & Brian Williams

Mark Young

– IHO Rachel Felber

Laura & Michael Zeilinger

Nancy & Rob Zimmerman

CAMP WISE ALUMNI 110

CAMPAIGN

Mara Tencer Block

Jamie Babin

Jessie Bruder

Gary Buchler

Rachel Cahn

Jacob Cole

– IHO Beth Young

Lory Conte

– IHO Rachel Felber

Kathy Cushner Kanter

Carly Day

Janna Dorfman

Deidra Edwards

Charles Ekstein

Samuel Eppy

Rachel Felber

Mark Freiman

Eric Gerber

Josh Goldberg

Adam Goldberg

Matthew Golden

Mara Golden

Lesley Gordon

Dawn Green

Heather & Bradley Greene

Jeffrey Greenwald

Jennifer Grischkan

Jessica Gruber Wise

Jeff Hensien

Lisa Hoffman

Susan & Michael Hyman

Mitchell Josephson

Kessner Family

Michael Klein

– IHO Emil Klein

Lee Korland

Dustin Kress

James Levine

Erick & Kevin Levine

Meredith Levine

Deobrah Lewis

Heather Ross-Lowenstein & Irwin Lowenstein

– IHO Jim Levine, Larry

Bram & Mitch Cronig

Lisa Luxemberg

Jill Maremont

Jordan Marks

Barry Marlin

Evan Meles

Katie Moscowitz

Debra & Don Posner

Michael Post

Jessica Rosenblitt

Lauren Rubin

Jon Rubinstein

Alyssa Sands

Jill Sadowsky

Leah Sass

Adam Schonberg

Jessica & Alan Semel

– IHO Julian Peskin & Anne Mulholland

Kari Semel

Martin Shankle

Marcy & Eric Silver

Jennifer Slate

– IHO Kate, Noah, Jenny & Jon

Matt Smith

Lisa Soble Siegmann

Ashley Southard

Jon Steiger

Daniel Stein

Frederic Sternfeld

Andrea Teichner

Heidi Tolchinsky

Marni Weinstock

Alexis Weiss

Morgan Weiss

Rachel Wolf

Mark Young

Beth Young

Lynne Yulish

Michael & Laura Zeilinger

Mattew Zukerman

CAMP WISE INFIRMARY

Stacy & Kyle Anthony

Nancy & Larry Bell

Heidi & Loren Chylla

Susan & Michael Hyman

Amy & Richard Kalk

Jamie & Ben Light

CLEVELAND JEWISH

BOOK FESTIVAL

Roz Abraham

– IHO grandchildren

American Jewish Committee

Gretchen Anderson

Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple

Edna & Yair Akrish

– IHO Joshua & Liam Akrish

Faye & Michael Bass

Fran & Marv Bauer

– IMO Tracy Ellen Bauer

Barbara & Bob Bilenker

Elaine Bolasny

Fran & Aaron Bulloff

B’nai Jeshurun Congregation

Bonnie Chizek

– IMO Lawrence Chizek

Bonnie & Michael Cole

Cleveland Play House

Cuyahoga County Public Library

Deedra Dolin

Barbara & Barry Epstein

Marilyn Estrin

Elaine & Roman Frayman

– IMO Mary Ellen Saltzman

Barbara & Jerry Friedson

– IHO Julie Frayman

Friends of Jewish Lifelong Learning

Giant Eagle Legacy Village

Ann & Scott Garson

Peggy & John Garson

Adi & Judith Gerblich

– IMO Jessica Frankel

Bonnie & Lenny Goldfarb

– IMO Olene Gale

Edith Goodman

Alvin L. Gray

– IHO Rachel & Lottie

Leona Green

– IMO Norman Green

Kathleen Griffin

Henry & Eugenia Green

Family Foundation

The Iris Bialosky Zahler Lecture

Series of the Mandel JCC

Israel Bonds

Amy Kalk

Maxine Karns

– IHO Stephanie & Joey Neary

Nancy & Joel Kay

Lenore Golden Kessler

Merle & Robert Kiwi

Sue Klarreich & Family

Kol Nashim The Women of Suburban Temple – Kol Ami

Noreen Koppelman-Goldstein & Barry Goloboff

Tanya P. Krill

– IMO Albert Krill

Eliana LeVine & Josh Polster

Shelly & Scott Lewis

Renee Lieberman

– IMO Florence Weissman

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Marriott Cleveland East

Susan Miller

Darby & Jon Miller Steiger

Na’amat USA

Anat & Saul Nurko

Ohio Arts Council

Ohio Humanities Council

Debbie & Zachary Paris

Podl Family Fund

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Elaine Rembrandt

Erica & Erick Remer

Enid & David Rosenberg

– IHO Eliana LeVine & Darby Steiger

Margo & Robert Roth

– IMO Joan Krohn

Aliki & Peter Rzepka

– IMO Esther & Nathan Rzepka

Sally & Larry Sears

Judith & Izhak Shamir

The Sharon Freimuth Memorial Fund of the JCC

Jane Sherwin

Stephanie & Todd Silverman

Karen & Ezra Steiger

The Stern Family

– IHO Julie Frayman

The Temple-Tifereth Israel

Linda Tobin

Miriam Vishny & Mark Cohen

Weintraub Family Fund

Fern Weiss

– IHO Darby Steiger

Sandy Zieve

CLEVELAND JEWISH FILMFEST

Gloria & Ian Abrams

Anonymous

ARCO Comfort Air

Baratz Family

Fran & Jules Belkin

Marcia & Alec Berezin

– IHO Norm Friedman

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz

Memorial Chapel

Susan & Andrew Berman

– IHO Anat Nurko

Laurie & Aaron Billowitz

Beth Wain Brandon

Phyllis & Ken Bravo

Tamar & Peter Brosse

– IMO mother & father

Debbra & James Brown

Denise & Aaron Brzezinski

– IHO Anat Nurko & the FilmFest staff

Avril & David Burg

Cafe 56 Catering

Marilyn Cagin

Kareen & Michael Caputo

Florence Chelm

Cleveland Cinemas

Riley Cohen

Bonnie & Michael Cole

Lisa & Mitchell Cronig

– IHO the 10th anniversary of the Jewish FilmFest

Beth & Rand Curtiss

Cuyahoga Community College

Cuyahoga County Public Library

Daves Supermarkets Inc

David & Inez Myers Foundation

Helene Diamond

– IMO Sharry Bailin

Maureen Dinner

Deedra Dolin

Emily D. Edelstein

Marilyn Estrin

Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, Inc.

Rina & Sam Frankel

Elaine & Roman Frayman

– IMO Chaim Frayman

Marc Freimuth

Ann Freimuth

Lynne & Norm Friedman

Phyllis & Avrum Froimson

Frozen Custard Mayfield Inc.

Jane Furth

– IHO Janet Stotter

JoAnn & Robert Glick

Brenda & David Goldberg

Fran Goldlust

Florence Goodman

– IMO Roz Sukenik

Great Lakes Brewing Company

Greater Cleveland Film Commission

Gregory & Shelley Milin Marcus Philanthropic Fund of the JFC

Harry K. & Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation

Erica Hartman-Horvitz & Richard Horvitz

Herman & Sadie Eigen Memorial Fund of the Mandel JCC

House of Lights

Nancy Huntsman

Diane Burgin & David Hutt

Ingenuity

Lynda & Don Insul

Deborah & Jerry Isaak-Shapiro

Jack Jaffe

Jennifer & Grant Dinner Fund of

The Joseph & Florence Mandel

Family Foundation

Joan & Alan Gross Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

John P. Murphy Foundation

Joseph & Florence Mandel

Jewish Day School

Joshen Paper & Packaging

Sheri Joy

– IHO Shubert Family

Suellen & Larry Kadis

Roseanne & Michael Kadis

– IHO Deborah Bobrow

Art Kaplansky & Bobbie Freedman

Lesley & Jonathan Kaye

Kent State University

Judy Kirchick

–IHO Erica Hartman-Horvitz

Noreen Koppelman-Goldstein & Barry Goloboff & Midwest Materials

Donna Chernin Kurit

Giselle & Steve Lander

David Leavitt & Leah Spector

Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation

The Lerner Foundation

Nancy & Adam Levin

Shelly & Scott Lewis

Heather Ross-Lowenstein & Irwin Lowenstein

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Marcus Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Marriott Cleveland East

Terrence A. Messerman

Hedy & Mike Milgrom

Karen & Barry Mintzer

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream

Peta & Roland Moskowitz

Linda Myers

Anat & Saul Nurko

Ohio Arts Council

Marilyn & Kenneth Oif

Aya Ophir

Carol & David Paley

– IHO the FilmFest’s 10th anniversary

Peterman Family Arts & Culture Fund of the Mandel JCC

Precious Cargo Transportation Inc.

Joanne & Richard Prober

William Prober

Rabbi Alan & Jean Lettofsky

Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation

Mila & Simon Rekhson

Elaine Rembrandt & Rabbi

Daniel Roberts

Allison Retter

Marjorie Reuven

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

Rochelle & Harley Gross

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Helen & Ronald Ross

Marjorie Bell Sachs

Aviv & Mark Sack

Sheri & Ken Sacks

Suzanne & Jonathan Scharfstein

Lisa & Bill Schonberg

Roberta & Stuart Sears

Sally & Larry Sears

Stephanie & Todd Silverman

Snow Brothers Appliance

Cathy & Jonathan Stamler

Elizabeth Stern & Michael Madorsky

Janet Stotter

Sub 8 Enterprises, Inc.

Elizabeth Sunshine

Andrea Synenberg

V.S. Realty Group, LLC

Barbara & Norm Wain

Amy Wain Garnitz

Walthall CPAs

Susan & Eric Wasserman

Weils of Bainbridge

Penni & Stephen Weinberg

Sari Weinberger

Gail & Ed Weintraub

Wood Trader

Ruth Wolfson

Andria & Darrell Young

Norma & Larry Zukerman

Natalie & Michael Zukerman

DAVID BERGER MEMORIAL FUND

Nathan & Fannye Shafran

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

Melani Factor

Ilana Falitz

Ellie Fiala

Sloane Guyron

The Hawkins Family

– IHO Joan Morgenstern

Zachary Silver

Ariella Tor

Jennifer & Arthur Weisman

Wells Fargo Advisors

Noah Wirick

FAMILY PLACE

Jennifer & Steven Fishman

FITNESS, WELLNESS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Linda & Jack Fogel

– IHO Jim Hunt

Elizabeth Marx

– IHO Joseph Babin

Deborah McCoig

– IHO Jodi Jones

GITTA STEIN/CAMP SIMCHA

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Gitta Stein Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

HERMAN EIGEN/STAFF

ALUMNI FUND

Deborah & Howard Bobrow

– IHO Rocker twins

Joel Eigen

INDOOR TRIATHLON

Rachel Abel

Ian Abrams

Deborah & Harry Ackerman

Laura Adams

Janice & Mitchell Adell

Adelphia Metals

Trish & Mark Adler

AFCO Manufacturing

Bruce Allen

Elizabeth Aslakson

Jennifer Bailey

Dee Banks

Marie Baumgartner

Jennie and Ben Becker

Gina Beim

Nancy & Larry Bell

Elizabeth Bell

Kevin Berry

Michelle Bertenthal

Karil Bialotosky

Eve Bianco

Michelle & Mark Bogomolny

Susan Bohinski

Susan & Daniel Borison

Alison Borkowska

Marc Borstein

Botnick Realty Company

Demetra Boyd

Jodie & Seth Bromberg

Barbara Brouman

– IHO Zara Greenfield

Nancy Burnham

– IHO Zara Greenfield

Cadvanced Design, Inc.

Leah & Rabbi Joshua Caruso

Jesse Cervantez

William Chambers

Heidi & Loren Chylla

Sandrine Cleron

Ann Marie Clifford

Chris Clowers

Diane Coblentz

Lynne & Philip Cohen

Avery Cohen

Coit Services of Ohio

Barry Cramer

Kana Cummings

Julie Curtis

Beth Darmstadter

Mindy & Martin Davidson

Cheryl Davis

Joshua Davis

Alex Dembowski III

Billie Di Stefano

Erin Donohue

Peter Dotlich

Ann Dwyer

Lawrence Edwards

Robert Eskin

Craig J. Farrell

– IHO Zara Greenfield

Denise Farris

Robert Fellinger

Sandra Fishbach

Rebecca Fleisher

Johanna Fleisher

Martha & Michael Fleisher

Mary Ann & Brent Fletcher

FPT-Cleveland LCC/Weingold

Rubbish Company

Liz Franzmann

Linda Frazier

Darci Friedman

Ruth Friedman

Sadawna Gainer

Maureen Gallagher

Thomas Garofalo

Ann & Scott Garson

Deborah Gilchrist

Cathy Goldberg

Greg Goldfeder

Randy Goodman

Lottie Gray

Jen Greene

Bradley Greene

Steve Greene

Seth Greenfield & Trista Onesti

Gail Greenfield

Susan Grieshammer

Barbara Grinnell

Matthew Grunzweig

Rubin Gutarts

Teresa Gutierrez

Mallory Hampton

Samuel Harris

John Herman

Lauren Hertzer

Fred Hingel

– IHO Zara Greenfield

Cassandra Holloway

Jayme Honigman

Carol Howard

Dione Hudson

Susan & Michael Hyman

Richard Immerman

Innovative Hearth Products

Taryn & Andy Isaacs

Jewish Family Service Association

Jennifer Johnson

Jane Joseph

Rick Krammer

Holly Kaprosy

Leah Kasmenn

Keene Building Products

Keith & Cynthia Polster

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Brian Kelly

Joshua King

Louis Klein

Jordan Klein

Shane Kline-Ruminski

Jon Knoll

Vanessa Ko

Josh Kramer

Kreider Trucking, Inc

Jake Krider

Lois Krill

– IHO of Zara Greenfield

Judy Kudzin

David Kulik

Kate Kutnick

Mandy Kwait

Marvin Lader

Donna Lawrence

Ellen & Earl Leiken

Nancy and Adam Levin

Elena Levina

James Levine

Stanley Levy

Rochelle Lewis

Constance Lewis

Jon Libava

Judith Libava

– IHO Zara Greenfield

Christine Liebson

Maria Litt

Linda Lowenstein

Jesse Lubbers

Larry Mack

Janet & Howard Mack

Rebecca Maly

Dawn Maniawski

Rachel Mann

Joyce Rothschild & Daniel Mansoor

Robert Marcantonio

Tania Markarian

Kevin Markowicz

Marcia Markowicz

Jill & Randy Markowitz

Laurie & Rob Marks

Rachael Martin

Steven Mattlin

Lisa Mayers

Martins Steel Fabrication

Mason Structural Steel

Laura McDonald

Jack McIsaac

Michael Meckler

Eileen Meisler

Karen Michelson

Susan Michelson

Irina Mikhalev

Stacy Miller

Darby & Jon Miller Steiger

Demetrios Mittas

Tara Mizner

Robbie Mocilnikar

Irwin Moore

Steven Moss

Jordyn Musi

Rafahel Muskin

Emily Muskin

Kelly Myers

Alex Namrow

Mat Napchen

Martin Neary

Sharon Newman

Billy Nolan

Talli Onesti

Judy Onesti

Mariah Ornstein

John Osolin

Gokhan Ozuner

Dean Pahr

Sandrine Pal

Folly Patterson

Anne Mulholland & Julian Peskin

Barbara & Michael Peterman

Annette Petranic

Jeremy Pilloff

Daniel Polster

Polster Family Foundation

Debra & Don Posner

Jill Pupa

Michael Ramistella

Mila & Simon Rekhson

Grant Richman

Tom Roach

Beth & Brian Robbins

Robert L. Wilk, Inc.

Rod Rogge

Eric Romilly

Robin & Mark Rood

Michelle Rood

Rachel Rood

Bruce Rose

Adena Rose

Adam Rose

Sharon & Bruce Rosenbaum

Enid & David Rosenberg

Robert Ross

Ray Rossman

Cullen Roth

Jeff Rotsky

Kelly and Gil Rubanenko

Paul Rubanenko

Yoram Rubanenko

Patrick Russo

Katherine Ryan

Aliki & Peter Rzepka

Christine Santoni

Wendy and Bill Sattin

Ben Sattin

Leslie Schaeffer

Thomas Scheidemantel

Sheila & Jeff Schiffman

Lisa & Bill Schonberg

Chris Scott

Jessica & Alan Semel

Kari Semel

Michael Semel

Michael Shames

Brien Shanahan

Lee Shapiro

Dee Shedlow

Kelly Sheridan

Elisabeth & Bradley Sherman

Sabrina & Aaron Shifman

Scott Sill

Harvey Siegel

Betsy & Brent Silver

Debra Silverman

Elizabeth Sisk

Zehava & Warren Sklar

Katie Smith

Mary Solomon

Rabbi Stacy Schlein & Jeremy Sosin

Howard Sperber

Carl Sperber

Jody & Scott Spero

Shani & Scott Spiegle

Thomas Sterin

David Stone

Sourballpython Studios

Janeen Taylor

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

Karen Thomas

Jessica Toy

Triad Metals International

David Trower

Karen Trower

Ultra Tech Industries

Unilock Ohio

Michael Vaughn-Cherubin

Jodi Wallace

Virgil Wallace

Robert Wallace

Cher Wallroff

Connie Waxman

Neil Weinberger

Michele Weinstein

Ilana Weisberg

Jennifer & Arthur Weisman

Steven Wilensky

Thalia Wilson

Carol Wolf

Andria & Darrell Young

Ronna & Robert Zelwin

Noah Zimmerman

Jill & Jeffrey Zimon

Maxene Zion

IRWIN WEINBERG CHILDRENS

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Irwin Weinberg

– IHO Rick German

ISENSTADT SPECIAL NEEDS

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IMO Fred Isenstadt

JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING

Adi & Judith Gerblich

Oheb Zedek Cedar Sinai

Synagogue

– IHO Sara Hurand

JOSEPH PAYNER MEMORIAL FUND

Janie & Jerry Payner

– IMO Rickey Tanno

The Straus & Reitman Families

– IHO Suzanne Fox & Jeff Cromar

LUNCH PLUS

Morton Cohen

Alice Jennings

– IMO Donel K. Davis

Maxine Karns

– IHO Babe Goldstein

MACCABI YOUTH GAMES

David Gross

Gross & Co. Inc.

Gregory & Shelley Milin Marcus

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Abbey & Michael Guggenheim

Michael & Marci Moses Family

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Laurie & Rob Marks

Richard Pearlstein

Shani & Scott Spiegle

Nada Steffy

Jill & Mike Stovsky

MANDEL RENOVATION

The Hershey Foundation

David B. Orlean Philanthropic

Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Rozalina & Bennett Rubin

Evie & Gordon Safran

Adrienne & Harvey Siegel

MAYER HABER FUND

Mayer-Haber JCC Endowment

Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

NANCI FEINER MEMORIAL FUND

Jackie Derrow & Steve Kutnick

– IHO of Susie Kornbluth

Irwin & Susie Kornbluth

PLAY AT THE J

Accrinet Corporation

African Safari Wildlife Park

Alson Jewelers

Amy’s Shoes

The Adcom Group

Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple

Anonymous

Ark Jewelers

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Deborah & Harry Ackerman

Janice & Mitchell Adell

Trish & Mark Adler

Michael Axel

Babbush Family

BBYO

Beaches & Dreams Travel Co.

Jennie & Ben Becker

Elaine Bercu

Laura & Erol Beytas

Alina & Prasad Bodas

Michelle & Mark Bogomolny

Susan & Daniel Borison

Jim Breen

Brennan Heating & Cooling

Brighton Collectibles

Buckeye Medical Supply

Ashleigh Buhr

Susan & Daniel Borison

Jim Breen

Susan Cahn

Camp America

Jill & Gary Cappy

Linda Cassara

Reneé & Kerry Chelm

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Chop

Cleveland Metro Parks

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Orchestra

Cohen & Co.

Coit Cleaning & Restoration

Nan Cohen & Dan Abrams

Ellen Cohn

CT Consultants

Jay Costantini

Crystal Clear Building Services

The Davis Frayman Financial Group of Raymond James

Jessica Davidson

Elizabeth Dery

Myrna & Rick Diamond

District

Deedra Dolin

Patra Duangjak

Edward & Roslyn Kowit

Philanthropic Fund

Susan & Robert Englander

Environmental Well-Being on Aging

The Eppinger/Modugno Fund

Eveready Printing Inc.

Ken Evers

Michele Faeges

Traci E. Felder

Maureen Fertig

Empire Paving

Fabo Architecture, Inc.

Arlene & Philip Fine

Fish Furniture Shops

LuAnne & Ronald Fisher

Mary Ann & Brent Fletcher

Force Sports

Char & Chuck Fowler

Joel Fox

Barbara Franklin

Freeway Lanes

Marc Freimuth

Lynne & Norm Friedman

Sharon Friedman

Friends of Jewish Lifelong Learning

Geauga Growth Partnership Inc.

Mike Gellott

Adi & Judith Gerblich

Giant Eagle, Inc.

Nancy Glick

Adrienne Goldberg

Susan & Bernard Goodman

David Goodman

Michelle Gordon

Alvin L. Gray

Lottie Gray

Kitty Greenberg

William Grodin

Barbara Gross & Terrence Pollack

Nan & Stan Grossman

Amy Handel

Anita & William Heller

Daryn Herman

Karen & Marty Hiller

Stephen Hoffman

Robin Hollander

Huntington Bank

HW & Co.

Susan & Michael Hyman

Taryn & Andy Isaacs

Judy & Don Jacobson

Marlyn & Ari Jaffe

Jack’s Deli and Restaurant

Kim Joseph

Roseanne & Michael Kadis

Kathryn Kaesberg

William Kahn

Laura Kingsley Hong

Robert A. Immerman

James & Susan Ratner Family Foundation

Jewish National Fund

Susan Klarreich

Scott Klukas

Jennifer & Randy Korach

Irene & Richard Kretch

Lynn & Ira Krumholz

Jill Kwait

Carol & Todd Kwait

Elayne & Bob Kwait

Marvin Lader

Lake County Captains

Lake Erie Monsters

Sandy & Steve Laserson

Laurel School

Karen & Lee Lazar

Kathy & David Leb

Legacy Construction Services, LLC

Legacy Village

Leonard, Lillian, Faye, Albert B. &

Audrey G. Ratner Donor Advised Fund

Nancy & Adam Levin

Leslie & Ken Levine

Karen & Ira Levinsky

Stanley Levy

Shelly & Scott Lewis

Ken Liffman

Jamie & Ben Light

Live Nation

Larry Mack

Rochelle & Harley Gross

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Joyce Rothschild & Daniel Mansoor

Shelley & Greg Marcus

Lois and Martin Marcus

Ronda Marcus

Gayle and Jeff Marks

Bonnie & Daniel Marks

Robert Mattlin

Medical Mutual of Ohio

Nora Singer & Marc Melamed

Menorah Park

Darby & Jon Miller Steiger

Jan Mitchell

Tracy Mitchell

Mitchell’s Ice Cream

Marvin Montgomery

Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

Janisse Nagel & Ken Marblestone

Moxie

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

Mark Neyman

Anat & Saul Nurko

Sue & Jim Ohneck

Jill Okun

Paganini

Party 411

Pam Benjamin Borenstein

Alan Pearlman

Penni & Stephen Weinberg Fund

Michael Penzer

Bernard & Heidi Perla

Shari & Michael Perlmuter

Perspectus Architecture LLC

Barbara & Michael Peterman

Allison & Scott Peterson

Pollak Food Distributors

Cindy & Keith Polster

Cyndi & Rob Port

Debra & Don Posner

Precious Cargo Transportation Inc.

Jill Pupa

Haleigh Raff

Red Maple Inn

Lyle Reed

Repros, Inc.

Jamie & Jeff Rindsberg

Rick Ritt – Snow Bros. Applicance

Beth & Brian Robbins

Rabbi Daniel Roberts & Elaine Rembrandt

Mikki & Michael Rocker

Becky & David Rocker

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Sharon & Bruce Rosenbaum

Enid & David Rosenberg

Judith Rosenthal

Heather Ross-Lowenstein & Irwin Lowenstein

Kelly & Gil Rubanenko

Rozalina & Bennett Rubin

Salli & Alan Rutsky

Aliki & Peter Rzepka

RSM

Neil Safran

Sara Sager

Ofelia Bernstein & Jim Samuels

Security Voice, Inc.

Stephen Schlein

Diane & Harvey Scholnick

Lisa & Bill Schonberg

Shaker Auto Lease

Wendi Shapera

Jane Sherwin

Eileen Semel

Jessica & Alan Semel

Bev Shankman

Elisabeth & Bradley Sherman

Toby & Jay Siegel

Adrienne & Harvey Siegel

Margaret Singerman

Lori & Rick Sonkin

Sosin Law LLC

Shani & Scott Spiegle

State Farm Insurance Co.

Karen Steiger

Cheryl Stern

Thomas Stone

Peggy Sugerman

Jan & Will Sukenik

Cara and Matt Sulzer

Tastebuds Food Service

Alexander Taylor

Jeanne & Jordan Tobin

Thomas Tobin

Kate Toohig

Unique Systems, Inc. (Aktion Associates)

University Hospitals Ahuja

Medical Center

Roger Vaccariello

Drs. Miriam Vishny & Mark Cohen

Heng Wang

Joni Wasserman

Peggy & Phil Wasserstrom

Muriel Weber

Weinberg Wealth Management, LLC

Beth Weiner

Sharon Weinstein

Jennifer & Arthur Weisman

Sally & Stanley Wertheim

Where I’m From

Sheila Wolf

Sandy & Tim Wuliger

Alan Yanowitz

Andria & Darrell Young

Darrell A. Young Enterprises

Rich Zatta

Paula Zeisler

Nancy & Rob Zimmerman

Arlyne Zitron

Frann Zverina

PLAYMAKERS YOUTH THEATRE

Leona Green

Ohio Arts Council

SENIOR ADULT SERVICES

Angelina Foti

Shelly Friedman

Bobbie Jennings, Michael &

Debra Jennings, & Yosif

Simiryan

– IMO Eldeen Scolari

Mandel JCC Kids Club

Barbra Schwartz

SHERI & DAVID GROSS FAMILY

PLAYMAKERS FUND

Laurie Gross-Kammer & Rick Kammer

Sally & Howard Kramer

– IHO Sophie Kramer

SING INTO SPRING

Liana & David Abraham

Andrea & Eric Adler

African Safari Wildlife Tours

Akron Children’s Museum

Allergy Immunology Associates, Inc.

Alex N. Sill Company

All City Candy

Ankle Biters Improv Applebee’s

Eli Bar & Ken Chow

Shelley & Michael Bloomfield

Alina & Prasad Bodas

Lindsay & David Brigati

Bruegger’s Bagels

John Carlson

Cheesecake Factory

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Choolaah

CLE Clothing

Cleveland Metroparks

Corky & Lenny’s

Corner Alley

COSI

Cuts and Curls

Ceci Dadisman & James Zink

Matthew & Carly Day

Dazzle

Dewey’s

Dino Palmieri Salon and Spa

East Coast Original Frozen Custard

Danielle & Jonathan Eisenberg

Gil Even & Alla Greenberg

First Flips party

Freeway Lanes

Shalmoli & Joseph Frese

Hannah & Joshua Gendelman

Jessica Gilway & Michael Gelbart

Gervasi Vineyard

Jacqueline & Michael Goler

Robyn Gordon & Ron Turney

Kelly & Jeff Goshe

Jennifer & Robert Gourley

Graeter’s Ice Cream

Hands On Pottery Studio

Heinen’s

Gwen & Josh Herman

Emily Hoffman & Eric Weingart

Intercontinental Hotel

J. Pistone

Danny Jacob

Lindsay & Simon Johnson

Johnny’s

Jump Start Gymnastics

Drew Kate

Zanna Kaznelson

Kings Island

Carmen & Arun Kottha

La Coiffe Salon & Spa

Michelle & Richard Lawther

Legacy Village (Change for Charity)

Stephanie & Joshua Levin

Bethamie & Brett Levy

Yue Yuan & Jess Levy

Rachel & Luke Lindberg

Little Monogram Shop

Live Nation

Natasha & Yaro Livits

Lockkeepers

Pamela Lower Realtor

Make Believe Family Fun Center

Mandel Jewish Community Center

Melting Pot Restaurant

Memphis Kiddie Park

Metropolitan at the 9

Metropolitan Market

Lindsay & Jason Miller

Jori & Lowell Mintz

Moxie/Red The Steakhouse

Mulholland & Sachs

Music Box Supper Club

Nanny Connection

Nervous Dog Coffee Bar

Rachel Newman

Ohio City Burrito Paladar

Patterson Fruit Farm

Amy & Carl Persson

Allison & Scott Peterson

Phoenix Coffee

Photography by HDS

Play Arcade & Kitchen

Playground World

Abigail & Carl Plumb-Larrick

Pour

Denise Pritchett

Puff ‘N Stuff

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and

Museum

Room 7

Rube Adler Sports

Sanity Chagrin Falls

Senders Pediatrics

Shirin Rastgoufard & Peter Psarras

Erin & Scott Shuller

Amy & Davis Shumaker

Betsy & Brent Silver

Society Lounge

Jenya & Ivan Soprunov

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Studio CK

Cara & Matt Sulzer

Swings-n-Things

Table 45

The Burnham

Town Hall

Jennell Vick & Greg Lee

Vintage Ohio (Ohio Wine Producer’s Association)

Walt Disney World

Yuxin Wang & Su He

Jing & Steve Wang

Yajuan Wang & Tingwei Mu

Elizabeth Weinstein & Jason Confino

Sarah & Ben Weiss

Whole Foods

Sasha & Scott Yasinow

Young Chefs Academy

Bonnie & Larry Zeichner

Natalia Zorkin

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP

Cleveland Automobile Club

Orphans Outing Fund

The Morshana Foundation

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MANDEL JCC

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS

2016 – 2017

Alan Semel

Chair

Mindy Davidson Vice Chair

Keith Polster

Vice Chair

Bennett Rubin Vice Chair

Harvey Siegel

Vice Chair

Neil Tramer

Treasurer

William Schonberg

Secretary

Jamie Light

Assistant Secretary

Greg Marcus

Assistant Secretary

MANDEL JCC

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2016 – 2017

Mark Adler

Stephen Bassett

Ben Becker

Alina Bodas

Mark Bogomolny

Susan Borison

Loren Chylla

Lottie Gray

Ira Krumholz

Sandy Laserson

Leslie Levine

Stan Levy

Shelly Lewis

Dan Mansoor

Robert Marks

Rick Mitchell

David Orlean

Heidi Perla

Allison Peterson

Rob Port

Mila Rekhson

Beth Robbins

Matthew Rosner

Jeremy Sosin

Scott Spiegle

Darby Steiger

Michael Ungar

NOMINATED TO SECOND 3-YEAR TERM ENDING 2020

Mark Bogomolny

Mindy Davidson

Robert Marks

Rick Mitchell

Allison Peterson

Bennett Rubin

Alan Semel

Neil Tramer

NOMINATED TO FIRST 3-YEAR TERM ENDING 2020

Brett Krantz

Cheri Shapero

NOMINATED FOR RE-ELECTION TO FIRST 3-YEAR TERM ENDING 2020

Ira Krumholz

NOMINATED FOR RE-ELECTION TO ONE-YEAR TERM ENDING 2018

Jeremy Sosin

SPECIAL TRUSTEES TERM ENDING 2018

Anat Nurko

HONORARY TRUSTEE FOR LIFE

William Schonberg

NOMINATED TO SERVE AS OFFICERS 2017-2018

Alan Semel Chair

Mindy Davidson 1st Vice Chair

Greg Marcus Vice Chair

Keith Polster Vice Chair

Bennett Rubin Vice Chair

Neil Tramer

Treasurer

Rick Mitchell

Secretary

Jamie Light

Assistant Secretary

Scott Spiegle

Assistant Secretary

2017/2018

MANDEL JCC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Arthur Weisman

Chair

Alan Semel

Board Chair

Susan Borison

Mindy Davidson

Sandy Laserson

Greg Marcus

Rick Mitchell

Keith Polster

Enid Rosenberg

Matthew Rosner

Michael Ungar

Miram 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

MANDEL JCC

2016-2017

STANDING COMMITTEES

Arts & Culture

Katie Shames, Chair

Audit

Neil Tramer, Chair

Camp Wise

Rob Port, Chair

Cleveland Jewish Book Festival

Eliana LeVine & Darby Steiger, Co-Chairs

Cleveland Jewish Film Festival

Anat Nurko & Cathy Stamler, Co-Chairs

Day Camping

Matthew Rosner, Chair

Early Childhood

Allison Peterson, Chair

Executive

Alan Semel, Chair

Fitness, Wellness and Recreation

Bennett Rubin, Chair

Facilities Planning & Development

Darrell Young, Chair

Finance

Neil Tramer, Chair

Fund Development

Mark Adler, Chair

Jewish Life and Culture

Susan Borison, Chair

Leadership Development & Nominating

Arthur Weisman, Chair

Playmakers

Jamie Light, Chair

Security

William Schonberg, Chair

Technology

* of blessed memory

Robert Marks, Chair

STAFF

MANDEL JCC EXECUTIVE STAFF

2016-2017

Michael G. Hyman, President & CEO

Deborah Ackerman, Vice President, Finance

Traci E. Felder, Vice President, Fund Development

Debra Posner, Vice President, Membership & Marketing

Gil Rubanenko, Vice President, Operations

MANDEL JCC MANAGEMENT STAFF

2016-2017

Liza Adams, Early Childhood Program Supervisor

Janice Adell, Executive Assistant

Perry Battaglia, Facilities Engineer

Deborah Bobrow, Director, Arts & Culture

Scott Dann, Director, Finance

Jill Davidson, System Analyst/Database Administrator

Rachel Felber, Director, Camp Wise

Brent Fletcher, Director, Security & Facilities

Nick Goldman, Assistant Director, Camp Wise

Jon Hausman, Program Director, Camp Wise

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

Abbey Henkin, Day Camp Assistant Director & Anisfield Site Director

Sara Hodgson, Director, Human Resources

Abby Kaufman, Assistant Director, Camp Wise

Jake Krider, Manager, Membership

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, Director, Playmakers

Rich Zatta, Manager, Fitness & Personal Training

Nancy Zimmerman, Director, Jewish Life & Culture

Annual Report design: Jill Cappy

Photos: Jill Cappy, Ashley Hartman, Karen Issacs, Heather Marcus, Becky Rocker

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.

CORE VALUES OF THE MANDEL JCC

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.