Welcome
Soon, there will be a fall chill in the air, but programs are heating up at the J! The Fall Program Guide is our biggest guide that we print and that’s because it’s jam-packed with exciting and engaging events for community members of all ages.
Kick off autumn and welcome the holiday season at the Fall Market. Shop around and enjoy local produce, food trucks, and handcrafted art at the J. Then, visit our annual Under One Roof sukkah art exhibit in October to take in community members’ creations, interpreting the theme Luminosity.
If you’re looking to begin or continue your fitness journey, the J offers specialty workout programs like Commit to be Fit Express, Women and Weights, and our Pilates classes. Of course, don’t miss out on our annual Oy Vey 5K, which supports the J’s sports & recreation programs.
Read on to learn more about all we have to offer this Fall, including new and returning kids classes, exciting young adult events, and collaborative lectures and workshops.
We hope to see you there!
Warmest regards,
Marc Fisher CEO Jen Stein President
TABLE of CONTENTS
6 Fitness & Wellness
8 J Spa
10 Adult Sports & Recreation
13 Inclusion
14 Swim Lessons
16 Young Adult Events
17 J Prime
19 Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
24 Children & Family
28 PJ Library
30 Youth Sports
35 Teens
39 60 & Better
JCC Board Members
Jen Stein president
Steve Baron vice president
Stacey Schimberg vice president
Bob Oestreicher treasurer
Abby Schwartz secretary
Ronnen Isakov immediate past president
Marc Fisher ceo
Marc Brafman
Jody Brant
Jon Chaiken
Michael Kadetz
Ernesto Levy
Mollie Lewis-Tartaglia
Julien Teitelbaum
Yael Newman
Esther Pollock Rootman
Aaron Weiner
Ariel Weiss
Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 9pm
Fitness, Indoor Track, and Training
Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 9pm
Friday: 5:30am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 7pm
J Play / Club J Hours
Drop-in Care for ages 0 - 12
Monday - Thursday: 8:15am - 1:15pm; 4 - 7pm
Friday: 8:15am - 1:15pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8:15am - 2:15pm
J Cafe Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 6pm
Friday: 8am - 2pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 8am - 3pm
Fall Holidays
Monday, September 2:
Labor Day
Building: 7am - 5pm*
J Cafe: 8am - 2pm
Administrative Offices and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Wednesday, October 2:
Erev Rosh HaShanah
Building: 5:30am - 5pm*
J Cafe: 8am - 2pm
Administrative Offices and 60 & Better Center close at 3pm.
Thursday, October 3:
Rosh HaShanah 1st Day
Building closed.
Friday, October 4:
Rosh HaShanah 2nd Day
Building: 5:30am - 7pm
Administrative Offices, J Cafe, and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Friday, October 11:
Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)
Building 5:30am - 5pm*
J Cafe: 8am - 2pm
Administrative Offices and 60 & Better Center close at 3pm.
BUILDING HOURS
REGULAR BUILDING HOURS
Friday: 5:30am - 7pm
POOL HOURS
Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 7pm
Our outdoor pool is open May 25 - September 2. The indoor Aquatic Center is open year round. For more detailed information and hours, visit MayersonJCC.org/Hours.
Indoor Pool Hours
Monday - Thursday: 6am - 8pm
Friday: 6am - 6:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7am - 6:30pm
Outdoor Pool Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Lap Swim: 7 - 9am
Swim Lessons: 9 - 11am
Open Swim: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 6:30pm
Lap Swim: 7 - 9am
Open Swim: 9am - 6:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 6:30pm
Lap Swim: 7 - 9am
Open Swim: 9am - 6:30pm
Please make note of these special hours in observance of Jewish and federal holidays. Learn more about Jewish holidays at MayersonJCC.org/Hours
Saturday, October 12: Yom Kippur Building closed.
Thursday, October 17: Sukkot 1st Day
Building 5:30am - 9pm
Administrative Offices, J Cafe, and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Friday, October 18: Sukkot 2nd Day
Building 5:30am - 7pm
Administrative Offices, J Cafe, and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Thursday, October 24:
Shemini Atzeret
Building 5:30am - 9pm
Administrative Offices, J Cafe, and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Friday, October 25: Simchat Torah
Building 5:30am - 7pm
Administrative Offices, J Cafe, and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Thursday, November 28:
Thanksgiving Day
Building: 7am - 3pm*
J Cafe: 8am - 2pm
Administrative Offices and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Friday, November 29:
Day After Thanksgiving
Building: 5:30am - 7pm
J Cafe: 8am - 2pm
Administrative Offices and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Tuesday, December 24:
Christmas Eve
Building: 7am - 5pm*
J Cafe: 8am - 2pm
Wednesday, December 25:
Christmas Day
Building: 7am - 5pm*
Administrative Offices, J Cafe, and 60 & Better Center are closed.
Tuesday, December 31: New Year's Eve
Building: 7am - 5pm*
J Cafe: 8am - 2pm
Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Building: 7am - 5pm*
J Cafe: 8am - 2pm
Administrative Offices and 60 & Better Center are closed.
*Due to early building closures, there will be no programs after 2pm on these days
Sunday, September 29 10am - 2pm | Mayerson JCC
LUMINOSITY
October 16 - 30 FREE to Visit | Mayerson JCC
Celebrate the festival of Sukkot this fall with the Under One Roof community art exhibit, which features artwork designed by various individuals and groups that explore the central theme, Luminosity.
ALL AGES EVENT
Learn More on Page 11
Sunday, November 10
10am | Mayerson JCC
Learn More on Page 41
2ND
Wednesday, September 11 6 - 7:30pm | Mayerson JCC FREE with RSVP
FITNESS & WELLNESS
GROUP EXERCISE
The J offers a wide array of FREE Group Ex classes with your membership. From low-impact beginner classes to high-intensity advanced classes, there’s something for every skill level all taught by highly qualified instructors. See our schedule at MayersonJCC.org.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Feel better and get healthier with the guidance of our excellent trainers. Every person has individual goals and needs, whether it’s strength training, weight loss, performance improvement or reducing the risk of injury. Our team can design and coach you through the workout and routine that works best for you.
We offer private, small group, and partner training, as well as specialized Pilates Reformer training. To start your training out right, you can purchase an InBody® health and fitness body composition assessment for $10.
Contact the Fitness Director for more information at 513.761.7500 ext. 1266.
TEEN ORIENTATION
Members ages 13 - 15 can gain exclusive access to the Fitness Center and are allowed to use specified equipment after completing this informative orientation.
RSVP to the Fitness Director at 513.761.7500 ext. 1266.
COMMIT TO BE FIT EXPRESS
Ages 16+
August 25 - October 19
J Members: Starting at $182 | Public: Starting at $252
Join the express version of our most popular small group challenge to lose weight, get toned, and compete for fantastic prizes.
WOMEN AND WEIGHTS
Ages 16+
Fall 1: August 27 - October 15
Fall 2: October 22 - December 17
J Members: Starting at $208 | Public: Starting at $288
Building strength is the foundation to increasing your fitness level and preventing muscle and bone loss. Learn to properly lift using barbells, dumbbells, and cable machines for an hour a week in a small group setting under the supervision of a JCC certified trainer.
STRONGER YOU
Ages 16+
October 20 - December 21
J Members: Starting at $208 | Public: Starting at $288
Become the best version of yourself in this smallgroup strength training program! Learn how to increase muscle through a combination of body weight and weight training exercises, revealing a healthier and stronger you.
CALORIE BANK BEFORE YOU THANK
Ages 16+
October 27 - November 23
FREE
Bank 7,000 calories before Thanksgiving and receive a J Bucks gift card. Every 10 minutes you work out equals 100 calories banked, so let’s get moving! Use your WIRED device during each workout at the J for double the entries to win a grand prize.
Financial Assistance for membership and program fees is available to qualified applicants.
Email membership@mayersonjcc.org for an application.
PILATES SPECIALTY PILATES
PILATES REFORMER
Ages 16+
Fall 1: August 26 - October 18
Fall 2: October 21 - December 20
J Members: Starting at $140
Perform more than 100 exercises in our Pilates Reformer Studio for an effective, joint-friendly, no-impact workout.
YOGA ON THE REFORMER
Ages 16+
Fall 1: August 30 - October 18
Fall 2: October 25 - December 21
J Members: Starting at $208
This class combines the benefits of both yoga and Pilates. Working with the Pilates Reformer machine, improve your overall strength, posture, flexibility and breathing through vinyasa flows, asanas, and core work. This combination will help you achieve a mind and body connection.
RESTORATIVE STRETCH PILATES
Ages 16+
Fall 1: August 27 - October 17
Fall 2: October 22 - December 20
J Members: Starting at $182
This Pilates group training will restore and renew muscles through a combination of targeted stretches. The workout will connect body-mind-spirit, focusing on breathing to engage a full-body workout. This group welcomes beginner and intermediate levels.
CHAIR AND TOWER PILATES
Ages 16+
Fall 1: August 30 - October 18
Fall 2: October 24 - December 21
J Members: Starting at $208
Take your Pilates to the next level with a “wunda chair”/tower class. This class will build core stability, upper body strength, and increase overall physical conditioning! This is an intermediate to advance level program. Six months of consecutive Pilates Reformer experience is required.
All Pilates training participants must have completed the three required 30-minute private sessions before enrolling.
Body Scrubs are perfect for post-summer skin, exfoliating dead cells and increasing blood flow. J Spa scrub services include a moisturizing cream. For maximum benefits, schedule a massage following your body scrub!
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Salt Scrub: Ideal for removing product buildup and providing maximum exfoliation. Add a scented essential oil of your choice.
Sugar Scrub: Offers a more gentle, less drying option for all skin types. Add a scented essential oil of your choice.
Pumpkin Sugar Scrub: Perfect for Fall, this scrub is suitable for all skin types, including acne-prone skin.
FREE HEART RATE TRAINING CHALLENGES
WIRED Heart Rate Training, our wearable heart rate technology, makes it easier than ever to get the results you want with real-time feedback on heart rate, calories, and effort. Learn about how you can win prizes and pick up your WIRED device today at the Welcome Desk!
SEPTEMBER FREQUENCY CHALLENGE:
Work out with your WIRED device for at least 10 days in September to be entered to win one of 3 free fitness prizes!
OCTOBER FREQUENCY CHALLENGE:
Log at least six workout days on your WIRED device in October to be entered to win one of two free 30-minute Personal Training or Pilates Reformer training sessions!
NOVEMBER FREQUENCY CHALLENGE:
Work out with your WIRED device for at least 10 days in November to be entered to win a FREE registration for Commit to be Fit!
DECEMBER INTENSITY CHALLENGE:
Reach 3,000 intensity points to be entered to win either a 30-minute J Spa Massage or a 30-minute Personal Training session. Three winners will be drawn!
May not have been a member in the past 15 months.
ADULT SPORTS & RECREATION
SPORTS LEAGUES
PICK-UP PICKLEBALL
Ages 16+
Fall 1: August 25 - October 15
Fall 2: October 20 - December 10
Sundays: 9am
Mondays: 1pm
Tuesdays: 7pm
Mayerson JCC
J Members: FREE | Public: $35
Pickleball combines tennis and table tennis into a fast-paced, exciting game. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, we have a spot for you!
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Ages 16+
Sunday, December 8
8am - 1pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $28 | Public: $36
The JCC Pickleball Doubles Tournament is back once again, now offering three divisions: Competitive, Recreation, and New Player. Each team will have four games in a roundrobin format, then compete for their division championship.
ADULT ARCHERY CLASS
Ages 13+
Sundays, August 25 - October 13
1 - 2pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $15 | Public: $20
Cost is per occurrence.
Archers will learn to shoot with a recurve, compound, and longbow on both a standard range and 3D range.
MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Ages 18+
Mondays, October 7 - January 27
6pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $119 | Public: $149
The JCC Men's Basketball League provides its players with a fun environment for friendly competition and team camaraderie. The season has a 10-game regular season, tournament, All Star Game, and awards. It's going to be a great season.
INCLUSION
For children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities who are able to participate independently or with the help of their own personal care assistant. These inclusive classes are taught by our Schloss Special Needs and Services instructors and advocates.
FITNESS & FRIENDS
Ages 16+
Sundays, August 25 - December 15
1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: FREE | Public: $25
This engaging adaptive class offers lowimpact exercise, socializing, and creative crafts. Participants should be able to engage independently or with the help of their own personal care assistant.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS POWERIFTING
Ages 16+
Saturdays, September 7 - December 14
12 - 1pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: FREE | Public: $25
Join us in partnership with the Special Olympics of Hamilton County (SOHC) for powerlifting courses and training. Spots are limited.
These programs are made possible by The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults and supported by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW AND ADVOCACY
A Workshop with Carla Loon Leader
Sunday, September 8
5 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $10 | Public: $13
Speaker: Carla Loon Leader, Esq.
ADAPTED BASKETBALL
Ages 18+
Every Other Thursday August 29 - December 19
7 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: FREE | Public: $25
In this exciting, team-focused exercise class, participants will work on basketball fundamentals while socializing and being active. Participants should be able to engage independently or with the help of their own personal care assistant.
INCLUSIVE YOUTH SPORTS
Ages 5 - 14
All JCC Youth Sports are inclusive of children of all abilities.
LEARN MORE AT: MayersonJCC.org/ Inclusion
Do you have questions about IEPs, 504 plans, extended year services or just daily school services? Join attorney Carla Loon Leader for a seminar on Special Education Law and Advocacy. Leader’s practice focuses on special education and education rights matters, recognizing that assisting students in obtaining appropriate support and education services to meet their unique and often complicated needs is crucial to ensuring current and future success.
Swim Lessons at the J
We offer year-round swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Our aquatics program is designed to teach personal water safety and stroke development. All lessons are taught by certified instructors. Group lessons cannot be prorated, refunded, or made up, due to limited class capacity.
PARENT/TODDLER
Ages 12 months - 3 years
Fall 1: August 25 - October 19
Fall 2: October 20 - December 14
JCC Leisure Pool
This class is designed to provide a joyful, loving, child-centered environment featuring songs and activities to encourage skill acquisition while developing a love of the water. An adult is required to be in the water during this class with each child.
DAY TIME
Sun 10 - 10:30am
Mon 5 - 5:30pm
Wed 5 - 5:30pm
Fri 11 - 11:30am
Sat 10 - 10:30am
Financial Aid
NEW! SWIM 100
Ages 3 - 5
Fall 1: August 25 - October 19
Fall 2: October 20 - December 14
JCC Leisure Pool
This class is designed for children with little exposure to water. The goal is for students to comfortably perform the following skills in preparation for Swim 101: front kick with floatation up to 10 feet, back float with support, and submerge up to 3 times.
DAY TIME
Sun 9 - 9:30am
Mon 5:30 - 6pm
Wed 5:30 - 6pm Sat 9 - 9:30am
Financial Assistance for membership and program fees is available to qualified applicants. Email membership@mayersonjcc.org for an application.
SWIM 101
Ages 3 - 5
Fall 1: August 25 - October 19
Fall 2: October 20 - December 14
JCC Leisure Pool
In this class, students will follow an activity-oriented approach that utilizes child-centered progression for the following skills: submersion, breath control and breath holding, front, back and in-line kicking, and basic surface swimming.
DAY TIME
Sun 9:30 - 10am Mon 6 - 6:30pm Tues 11 - 11:30am Wed 6 - 6:30pm Fri 10:30 - 11am Sat 9:30 - 10am
Supporting Sponsor: Northeast Orthodontics Specialists - Dr. Jacob Stadiem
SWIM 102/103
Ages 6 - 12
Fall 1: August 25 - October 19
Fall 2: October 20 - December 14
JCC Leisure Pool
This class is designed to accommodate motor skills and learning based on the child's age. The instructor will cover the following skills: breath holding and control, flutter kicking on front and back, in-line kicking, and freestyle.
DAY TIME
Sun 11 - 11:30am
Tues 5 - 5:30pm
Thurs 5 - 5:30pm
Sat 11 - 11:30am
SWIM 201
Ages 3 - 5
Fall 1: August 25 - October 19
Fall 2: October 20 - December 14
JCC Leisure Pool
This course is designed to follow the 100-level classes. In this class, the instructor will teach children how to swim freestyle with side breathing, and backstroke. They will continue their work on flutter kick, breath control, and streamline kicking.
DAY TIME
Sun 10:30 - 11am
Tues 6 - 6:30pm
Thurs 6 - 6:30pm
Sat 10:30 - 11am
SWIM 202/203
Ages 6 - 12
Fall 1: August 25 - October 19
Fall 2: October 20 - December 14
JCC Lap Pool
This course is designed to follow the 100-level classes. In this class, the instructor will teach children how to swim freestyle with side breathing, and backstroke. They will continue their work on flutter kick, breath control and streamline kicking.
DAY TIME
Sun 11:30am - 12pm
Tues 5:30 - 6pm
Thurs 5:30 - 6pm Sat 11 - 11:30am
SWIM 301
Ages 4 - 5
Fall 1: August 31 - October 14
Fall 2: October 26 - December 19
JCC Lap Pool
This course is designed to follow the 100- and 200-level classes. In this class the instructor will teach the progression of breaststroke and butterfly while refreshing the students' skills on freestyle and backstroke.
DAY TIME Sat 10:30 - 11am
SWIM 302/303
Ages 6 - 12
Fall 1: August 31 - October 19
Fall 2: October 26 - December 14
JCC Lap Pool
This course is designed to follow the 100- and 200-level classes. In this class the instructor will teach the progression of breaststroke and butterfly while refreshing the students’ skills on freestyle and backstroke.
DAY TIME Sat 11:30am - 12pm
SWIM TEAM CLINIC
Ages 6 - 16
Fall 1: August 27 - October 15
Fall 2: October 22 - December 10
JCC Lap Pool
This class is designed for swimmers who would like to learn basic swim team skills, while having them also work on strokes and endurance.
DAY TIME
Tues 6:30 - 7pm
NEW! ADULT BEGINNER SWIM LESSONS
Ages 18+
Fall 1: August 26 - October 14
Fall 2: October 21 - December 19
JCC Lap Pool
This class provides a comprehensive approach to adult swimming. The instructor will cover basic skills such as freestyle kick, breath control, back floating and kicking, and introduce freestyle stroke, backstroke, and breaststroke.
DAY TIME
Mon 6:30 - 7pm
YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
COOKING CLASS
Wednesday, September 18
6 - 8:30pm | Out of Thyme Kitchen J Members: $30 | Public: $35
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your favorite sushi roll?
Join us for a night of sushi making, schmoozing, and fun at Out of Thyme kitchen!
CAMP FOR ADULTS
August 23 - 25
Camp Livingston $109 per person
Join us for a weekend filled with all your favorite camp activities from tubing, zip-lining, and archery to making s’mores and tie dye! Registration includes access to all programming, meals, lodging, and more.
Presented in partnership by Camp Livingston, Mayerson JCC 20s & 30s, and The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Young Adult Division
LATKAPALOOZA
Tuesday, December 24 8pm
Ring in the beginning of Hanukkah with the biggest young adult event of the year, Latkapalooza! More details will be announced soon.
SELF-CARE COOKING CLASS
Sunday, November 3
2 - 4pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $15 | Public: $18
Join us for a cooking class with Mind Over Batter author and licensed therapist, Jack Hazan. Jack will join us virtually to teach us how to use baking as a form of therapy. All participants will receive a copy of Jack’s cookbook
Mind Over Batter: 75 Recipes for Baking as Therapy.
This program is made possible in part by The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati as part of its Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, Jewish Family Service, and the Mayerson JCC.
In partnership with
your friends and others from the Jewish community in a new programming endeavor for adults ages 45 and beyond who want to engage with peers in dynamic, fun ways across Cincinnati. J Prime
Schwartz J Prime Committee Member
Jewish Family Service Youth Mental Health Services presents Resilient Minds—a community-wide symposium that will equip young adults, families, and youth professionals in Jewish Cincinnati with the tools they need to foster resilience, find hope, and thrive.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | Mayerson JCC
Learn more at jfscinti.org/ymh-calendar
Hosted by JFS Youth Mental Health, in collaboration with our funders the Jewish Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Cincy, and in partnership with the Mayerson JCC
Looking for mental health services? Call to schedule an appointment 513-469-1188
REMEMBERING OCTOBER 7
Monday, October 7
Mayerson JCC
Details to Follow
Join us for a community-wide gathering to commemorate the first year following the October 7 attacks in Israel. This event will reflect on our resilience and unity. Information on agency and congregational participation will follow.
Organized by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, in partnership with the Mayerson JCC, the Greater Cincinnati Board of Rabbis, and local congregations
ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE
SUKKAH ART EXHIBIT LUMINOSITY Luminosit y Luminosity UNDER ONE ROOF ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE
ON DISPLAY AT THE J
October 16 - 30
FREE to Visit | Mayerson JCC
Celebrate the festival of Sukkot* this fall with the Under One Roof community art exhibit, which features artwork designed by various individuals and groups as they interpret the central theme, Luminosity.
What brings light to your life? How can we aspire to make the world a better and brighter place?
From the beginning of time–from when G-d said, “Let there be Light!” to how luminescence influences and inspires us–light has been an enduring symbol in Judaism. As the Proverbs teach, “A mitzvah is a candle, and the Torah is light.” As we take in the radiance of the stars in the night sky above our sukkah, the artworks in the 2024 Under One Roof exhibit will explore the brilliance of light all around us.
The Under One Roof Sukkah Art Exhibit will be on display in the community sukkah, a temporary structure, in the Mayerson JCC courtyard. Visit the sukkah exhibit anytime during regular business hours from October 16 - 30.
Presenting Sponsor:
UNDER ONE ROOF ART RECEPTION
Monday, October 21
6 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC
FREE with RSVP
Enjoy an evening with community, art, and food as we celebrate the festival of Sukkot. Visit the Under One Roof reception to enjoy a nosh, artwork, and conversation. Multimedia panels from community participants exploring this year’s theme, Luminosity, will be highlighted.
PRESSED FLOWER ART NIGHT
Tuesday, October 29
6 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $30 | Public: $39
Enjoy a night of artmaking in the JCC sukkah! Create your own masterpiece during a guided pressed flower art class, led by Botanica. Pressed flower art materials and refreshments will be provided. Adult beverages available for those ages 21+ to enjoy while creating your pressed flower art. All skill levels welcome.
ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE
FEATURING:
Session
The Rockwern Charitable Foundation
Jean E. Feinberg
Susan S. Friedlander z”l
Jen and John Stein
Thursdays, Starting November 7
5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC
Sliding Scale: $299 - $499
If cost is a barrier, please contact us about payment options
Facilitated by Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp
Take a deep dive into Judaism's core ideas, texts, and practices. This class explores what being Jewish has looked like in the past and scouts ahead for what it could look like in the future. Part lecture series, part study club, and part spiritual laboratory, this series is designed to teach about and challenge mainstream Judaism. This introduction to Judaism course is built around the notion that Judaism is constantly changing and is in a period of especially radical change. We believe that there is no singular way to teach “what Jews believe” or “what Jews do.”
Judaism Inbound is an introduction to Judaism class that covers Judaism as a religion, Judaism as history, and Judaism as a culture, with a “spiritual but not religious” approach. It is meant for a wide variety of people, but a perfect course for those considering conversion, in multi-faith relationships, seeking to unlearn/relearn a new framing around Judaism, or just curious about Judaism.
In partnership with Judaism Unbound
COURSE TOPICS:
November 7 | Jewish Beginnings
November 14 | Thinking Jewish: Foundational Jewish Ideas
November 21 | Learning Jewish: Foundational Jewish Texts
December 5 | Believing Jewish: God (and God optional and no God)
December 12 | Doing Jewish: Halacha
December 19 | Jewish Standard Time: Calendar & Holidays
January 2 | Abundantly Jewish: Shabbat
January 9 | Living Jewish: Lifecycle Moments
January 16 | Being Jewish: Spiritual Life
January 23 | Jewish Storytelling: History, Memory & (Dis)Continuity
January 30 | Jewish Peoplehood: Antisemitism, Zionism, & Blurred Lines of Allegiance
February 6 | Conclusion: Innovation & Inspiration
ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE
HEALTHY JOINTS: HIP PRESERVATION
Thursday, September 12
6pm | Mayerson JCC
Free with RSVP
If you are experiencing hip joint pain, it may be time to see an expert in hip preservation. Taking action now may preserve function and decrease your chances of further injury in the future. The specialists at the Mercy Health Hip Preservation Center utilize proven preservation options to treat a broad range of hip conditions that can occur at any stage of life. Join Dr. Bansal to learn more about hip preservation and treatment options.
Presented by Mercy Health Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT MayersonJCC.org
YOUR BEST HEALTH SERIES
4:30 - 5:30 pm | Mayerson JCC
FREE with RSVP
The more you know about heart and cancer issues, the better equipped you are to make choices that can lead to your optimal health. In this series, TriHealth specialists from the TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute and the TriHealth Cancer & Blood Institute will provide education, give you advice on how you can stay healthy, and update you on what they are doing to advance care for you and your neighbors. Get your questions answered here!
Wednesday, September 25
Your Best Cardiometabolic Health –Heart & Related Issues with Non-Invasive Cardiologist
Konstantin German MD, TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute
Wednesday, October 30
Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment Advances with Breast Surgical Oncologist
Barbara Wexelman MD, TriHealth Cancer & Blood Institute
Tuesday, November 12
New Advances in Cardiology –Know Your Options with Interventional Cardiologist
Jonathan Rapp MD, TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute
LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT
CHILDREN & FAMILY
CREATIVE DANCE
Ages 3 - 5
FALL 1: Thursdays, August 29 - October 17
Level 1: 11 - 11:45am
FALL 2: Thursdays, October 24 - December 12
Level 1: 10:15 - 11am
Level 2: 11 - 11:45am (Must have completed Level 1)
J Members: $200 | Public: $260
An introductory dance class taught by Cincinnati Ballet's Otto M. Budig Academy where students learn the basics of dance and movement. Dancers will enjoy exploring movement through music and games, while building social skills, flexibility, and strength.
In partnership with
KIDS ART STUDIO
Ages 5 - 13
Mondays, September 9 - October 14
5:30 - 6:30pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $110 | Public: $143
Take a ride on the creative side at Kids Art Studio! Kids will learn the basics of drawing, painting, coloring, collaging and more, all while creating magnificent masterpieces each week!
POKÉMON CLUB
Ages 5 - 13
Wednesdays, September 4, October 9, November 6, December 4
5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $12 | Public: $15
Show off your skills at our Pokémon Club! New to Pokémon? Don’t worry! We’ll have a teaching area to learn. Bring your own cards or borrow ours to play. Dinner will be provided.
WACKY SCIENCE
Ages 5 - 13
Mondays
October 21 - December 9
5:30 - 6:30pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $140 | Public: $182
Let curiosity lead the way with Wacky Science! Explore STEAM concepts and learn to use the scientific method. Enjoy messy and engaging experiments each week across a variety of topics including natural science, engineering, and more!
KIDS NIGHT OUT: KIDOKINETICS
Ages 5 - 13
Saturday, October 5
7 - 9pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $25 | Public: $33
Run, jump, score, and play with us and Kidokinetics, no parents allowed! Kids will experience two hours of nonstop sports, games, and more. Kidokinetics encourages kids to develop healthy habits using unique approaches to sports. Dinner is provided.
KIDS NIGHT OUT: POOL PARTY
Ages 5 - 13
Saturday, November 9
6 - 9pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $25 | Public: $33
Make a splash at the J, no parents allowed! Join us for a night swim and pool party complete with games, music, and more. Dinner is provided.
CHILDREN & FAMILY
EVERYONE’S A STAR
Ages 8 - 13
Tuesdays and Thursdays
August 27 - December 15
5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $460* | Public: $615*
Performance Dates: December 12 & 15
In this collaborative drama class, children will learn a variety of acting skills and exercises, as well as the basics of theatre performance, character development, ensemble building, and storytelling. Additional rehearsals are required for tech week.
EVERYONE’S A STAR: MINI
Ages 5 - 7
Sundays
August 25 - December 15
4 - 5pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $250* | Public: $320*
Performance Dates: December 12 & 15
In this interactive drama class, children will participate in theatre games and activities that encourage creativity, self-expression, and self-confidence. Additional rehearsals are required for tech week.
*Fees for these classes will be billed in monthly installments. Financial aid available.
Interested in Theatre sponsorship opportunities?
Please contact Rick Lefton at rlefton@mayersonjcc.org.
THEATRE
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Ages 8 - 14
Mondays, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 16
5:30 - 6:30pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $80 | Public: $100
Spark your imagination through theatre games and activities! Come explore character, voice, and body movement. Develop self-confidence, self-expression, and creativity!
The J Players during the spring musical production of Disney's Moana JR.
Prenatal classes with a Jewish twist!
Fall 1: Wednesdays, August 21 - September 18
Fall 2: Wednesdays, November 6 - December 11
6 - 8:30pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $136 | Public: $163
So, you’re starting a Jewish family, but need some help to prepare? The J offers soon-to-be parents essential classes on the basics of childbirth and infant care through J Baby! Join in community with others who are expecting their first child during this prenatal series, taught by certified professionals, pediatricians, and doulas.
Interested?
Contact Marisa Phillips at mphillips@mayersonjcc.org
SPA SPA
SPA
LEARN MORE AT: MayersonJCC.org/JBaby
SPA
Mondays, September 30 - November 4
10 - 11:30am | Mayerson JCC
$108 for Mom & Baby
Facilitated by Amanda Laskowski
Discover a comfortable and supportive space to ask questions and connect with other Jewish moms in the same transformative season of postpartum and early parenting. Our Jewish Postpartum Circle is a “Baby + Me” program that will help you cultivate community, process the transition in your identity and family, and discover local resources. In partnership with Young Families (YoFI) at Wise Temple. Sponsored by Cincy Postpartum.
SPA
SPA
LEARN MORE AT: MayersonJCC.org/Postpartum
PJ LIBRARY & PJ OUR WAY
Tots & Tunes
Ages 0 - 3
Sundays, September 8 - October 20
10 - 11am | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $150 | Public: $175
Young families with children ages 0-3 years are invited to this new, joyful song and movement experience. This musical program will be led by Mollie Fingerman, an experienced early childhood teacher, PJ Library mom, and beautiful singer.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Ages 12 & under Sunday, August 25
3 - 4:30pm | Rockwern Academy FREE with RSVP
Get together with old friends and make new friends with PJ Library and Rockwern Academy while enjoying Graeter’s ice cream!
In partnership with Rockwern Academy
PJ LIBRARY GOES APPLE PICKING!
Ages 12 & under Sunday, September 15
3 - 4:30pm | McGlasson Farm
J Members: $18 | Public: $22
L’shana Tova! Join PJ Library for an afternoon of Rosh Hashanah fun at McGlasson Farm. Apple picking and more awaits!
RSVP required. Each registration is for one picker for half a bushel of apples.
FUSED GLASS HAMSAS WITH PJ LIBRARY
Ages 12 & under Sunday, October 27
3 - 5pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $25 | Public: $28
Dive into the magnificent world of colors and shapes while creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass hamsa. Materials and guidance provided by Neusole Glassworks.
In partnership with Camp Livingston
DECORATE TZEDAKAH BOXES WITH PJ LIBRARY
Ages 12 & under Sunday, November 17
3 - 4:30pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $8 | Public: $10
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and giving thanks, let’s gather to decorate tzedakah boxes and get a unique piggy bank to collect your money for local charities.
& SIGN UP:
PJ Library and PJ Our Way family programs are offered at the J and other local venues to children up to 11 years old with at least one Jewish parent. In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and thanks to generous funding from Anne Heldman z"l, the Fisher family (founding sponsor), and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
PJ Our Way grows with your children! Now kids ages 9 - 11 can choose their own books each month from a safe, kid-friendly website. They’ll love building a library of their own!
Grades K - 6
9:30am - 3:30pm
Optional Extended Hours: Pick-up by 6pm
J Members: +$20 | Public: +$26
YOUTH SPORTS
ARCHERY
Grades K - 6
Sundays
August 25 - October 13
2:30 - 3:30pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $84 | Public: $110
Kids will learn how to shoot with a recurve, compound, and longbow in this JCC Archery Course. Archers will shoot on both a traditional range and 3D range.
INSTRUCTIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL
Grades K - 3
Wednesdays, August 28 - October 16
5:30 - 6:30pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $80 | Public: $100
Kids will learn how to throw, catch, and kick in this instructional flag football program. Practices will include skills training and scrimmages.
2025 MACCABI GAMES
July 27 - August 1, 2025 | Tucson, AZ
JOIN TEAM CINCINNATI!
The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America and are the secondlargest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers (13-16) in the world. Jewish teens gather from across the US and around the world, forming friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Contact Anne Goldstein at angoldstein@mayersonjcc.org for more information.
Mayerson JCC Youth & Family and Blue Jays Sports are proudly sponsored by Dr. Jacob Stadiem & Northeast Orthodontic Specialists and the Knue Family.
JCC LITTLE BLUE JAYS
SOCCER
Ages 3 - 5
August 29 - October 10
J Members: $112 | Public: $142
PRACTICE & SCRIMMAGE:
Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Kids will learn how to dribble, pass, score a goal, and play goalie in this Little Blue Jays soccer program.
BASKETBALL
Ages 3 - 5
November 7 - December 19
J Members: $112 | Public: $142
PRACTICE AND SCRIMMAGE:
Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Kids will learn how to dribble, pass, rebound and score in this Little Blue Jays basketball program.
BASKETBALL
JCC BLUE JAYS
J Member: $119 | Public: $149
BOYS GRADES K - 2
October 24 - February 27
PRACTICE:
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30pm GAMES:
Sunday afternoons beginning in December.
GIRLS GRADES K - 2
October 22 - February 25
PRACTICE:
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons beginning in December.
BOYS GRADES 3 - 5
October 23 - February 26
PRACTICE:
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons beginning in December.
BOYS GRADES 6 - 8
October 23 - February 26
PRACTICE:
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:45pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons beginning in December.
GIRLS GRADES 9 - 12
October 22 - February 25
PRACTICE:
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:45pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons beginning in December.
POST-HANUKKAH CELEBRATION AT FOUNTAIN SQUARE
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
7 - 9pm | Fountain Square
$5 per person
Celebrate Hanukkah and the New Year with the Cincinnati Jewish Community! Enjoy ice skating, bumper cars, hot chocolate and more!
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ THEATRE WORKSHOP
Ages 14 - 18
Tuesdays, August 27 - December 10
7 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $300* | Public: $375*
Focus on scene study and monologue work while building confidence and self-esteem. Students will explore how voice and body work to create dynamic characters. Through acting, improvisation, and public speaking, students learn to build and refine their creative expression. Students will participate in the creation of an original work.
*Fees for these classes will be billed in monthly installments. Financial aid available.
INFO SESSIONS
Monday, October 14 | Mayerson JCC Tuesday, October 29 | Virtual 6 - 7pm
Come learn about March of the Living 2025, an opportunity to join Jewish teens from all over the world for a profoundly moving experience in Poland and Israel. These information sessions will allow parents and teens to ask questions about this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Teens and parents do not need to attend the same sessions, and attending info sessions is not a requirement of the trip.
LEARN MORE AND APPLY AT MayersonJCC.org/MOTL
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASS
Wednesday, November 27
9am - 4:30pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: $140 | Public: $150
Earn your ARC Babysitting Certification through this interactive, comprehensive course that shares the latest information on childcare, basic first aid, and emergency protocols. Participants should bring a water bottle and a packed lunch.
George & Anne Heldman Family
Paul Heldman & Deborah Kirshner
Fred & Patti Heldman
Roger & Julie Heldman
The Fisher Family
Roberta
Arna & Bobby, Suzette & Michael
Evelyn & Marc, Stacey & David
Glen Wright Of Blessed
Memory
cHc Manufacturing
Hills Properties
Camp Livingston
This sponsorship was made possible by a generous gift from Gina & Jon Blatt
Eddie, Ina, Randy and Bonnie Loftspring
Sheryl & Scott Mattis
The Mayerson Company
Montgomery Inn
New Riff Distilling
Hyman & Bessie Passman
Family Charitable Foundation
Rockwern Charitable Foundation
John & Nancy Silverman
Midland Atlantic
Sugar n’ Spice
Wood-Byer Foundation
Rob & Dara Wood, Pat Byer
Allied Glass & Mirror
Noteworthy Events
Shari & Zac Hiudt
Bartlett Wealth Management
BBYO Cincinnati
Janet & Ken Cohen
Marty & Sally Hiudt and Family
Cindy, Michael, Jessi and Steven Jarnicki
KMK Law
Prosource
The Robinson Family Foundation
Spring Valley Bank
Marc & Amy Schneider
John & Jennifer Stein
Towne Properties
Andi Levenson Young & Scott Young
Viking Partners
Jeff & Anne Adams and Family
In Memory of Steven Adams
From His Loving Family
In loving memory of Steve Adams from Judy Adams
Anonymous
Barnes Dennig
Andrea & Steve Baron
Richard & Sara Behrman Family
The Behrman Brigade
Jimmy & Barbara Bernstein Family Red Feather
Chemsearch FE
Fran & Craig Coleman
Cuni, Rust & Strenk
Anonymous
Adler Family Dentistry
Mallory & Jeff Adler
Arch Amenities Group
Linda & Andy Berger
Malcolm & Glenda Bernstein
Chrissie & Josh Blatt
Mary S. Croog
CTL Aerospace Inc.
David Alex
Laurence Bergman
Thomas H. Bergman & Assoc., LLC
Marci & Gary Blachman
American Sign Museum
Archery Arena
Marc Brafman
Bearcats Sports Properties
Broadway in Cincinnati
The Capital Grille
Catch A Fire Pizza
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Cincinnati Zoo
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Monsters
Cooper’s Hawk
Eric & Jennifer Dauer
Amy Diamond & Eddie Wolf
The George Fabe Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Gendelman Family
The Gillman Family
H-M Company
In Loving Memory of Dan Hart from Josh Hart and Family
Heldman Group Inc.
Insurance Services
Jim Heldman & Wendy Saunders
High School Lunch Bunch
Imperial Dade
Lara & Ronnen Isakov
EZ Pack
Gary Fisher
Lee & Associates
Rebbie & Norman Frankel
Brian Goldberg Baseball Representation
Hebrew Union College
Jewish Institute of Religion Cincinnati
Cincy Scanning
James Dworkin
Eichner Investment Planning, LLC
Alan and Claire Eichner
Crossgate Lanes
Currito
Dayton Dragons
Deluxe Nails
Dewey’s Pizza
Downlite Bedding
Embers
FC Cincinnati
Fowling Warehouse
FUSIAN
Green District
The Club at Harper’s Point
Jesse Heussner
Hi-Wire Brewing
John Youkilis
Victor Corporation
In memory of Steve Adams & Rick Steiner from John Isidor & Sandy Kaltman
Rabbi Shena & Brian Jaffee
JCC Staff
In honor of your hard work and dedication!
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
Jones Kahan Law
Arlene & Bill Katz
The Knue Family
Lodge Retirement Community
Caring Place Healthcare Group
Barry & Chase Kohn
Dr. Jim & Linda Kreindler
MAI Capital Management
Ed Kuresman
Mariner Institutional
Melissa & Ken Mailender
Mayers Electric Company
Millbridge Metals
Scrap Metal Management
Jimmy & Lauren Miller
Leslie & Larry Newman
Mark Newman
Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer
Netherland Rubber Co.
Diane Oestreicher
Robert & Jennifer Oestreicher
Barb Osher & Family
Karen & David Hoguet
Northmarq Capital
Noah Juran
Rick & Julie Kantor
Lion Group Inc.
McGill Smith Punshon, Inc.
Danielle Minson & Sally Schultz
Moskowitz & Moskowitz, LLC
Steve & Dorothy Eppstein
Lauren & Seth Guttman
Jackson Lewis, P.C.
Ernesto & Rini Levy
Joseph Beth
King’s Island
Matt the Miller’s
Mayerson JCC
Early Childhood School
Mayerson JCC
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival
Mei Japanese Restaurant
Mike’s Car Wash
The Nancy & David Wolf
Holocaust & Humanity Center
New Riff Distillery
David & Bob Oestreicher
Perfect North Slopes
PF Changs
Pittsburgh Pirates
In honor of Mark Newman’s 60th
Birthday! From Teri, Ken, Debbie, Drew, and Nina!
NovaCare Rehabilitation
Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa
Rookwood Properties
Bob and Cynthia Rosen
Sarah Weiss & Todd Schild
Nina & Edward Paul
Cory Pollock & Rachel Pauls
Dr. Steven Perlman
Dr. Stephen & Penny Pomeranz
RCF Group
Dianne & J. David Rosenberg
Lee Rozin
Ruthman Companies
Rachel & Steven Schild
Abby & David Schwartz
Howard Schwartz Esq.
Flagel & Papakirk LLC
Scripps Howard Foundation
Seemless Printing
Patti & Ray Schneider
Senior Care Partners
Stuart Solomon
Silverman Dental
Dr. Stuart & Joanne Silverman
Dr. Marc & Julie Silverman
Dr. Rick & Anita Silverman
Silverman and Company, Inc.
Julie & Steve Shifman
Dr. Gary & Leah Smith
Dr. Barry & Jill Miller
Steiner Family Foundation
Sherri & Adam Symson
TOPICZ
Waldman & Co. CPA’s
Warm Construction
The Warm Family
Gayle Warm & Brian Swift
Wagner & Bloch LLC
Weil Kahn Funeral Home
Nancy & David Wolf
Holly & Josh Wolfson
Marilyn & Tommy Zemboch
Rick and Bev Skurow
Under the Weather
VonLehman, now Dean Dorton
The Wagner Family
Brooke, Brad & Maddie
Jay & Bobbie Wittenbaum and Family
Jeff Zipkin and Family
Molloy Roofing Company
Bob and Wendy Pelberg
Riegel Financial
Howard Kaplan
Red Dog Pet Resort
Sacred Beast
Sally Schultz
Simply Soothing
Taft Museum
The Acres
Third Eye Brewery
Thunderdome Restaurant Group
Timeline Theatre
Toast and Berry
Top Golf
Trio
United Dairy Farmers
Urban Air Entertainment
UV Skins
Judi Roth
Craig & Anna Sarembock
Stacey & David Schimberg
Solomon & Company
Velocity Sports
Victory Wholesale
Village Junction
Volley Llama Pickleball Co.
Walt’s Hitching Post
W&S Open Cincinnati
Wild Eggs
WITZWEAR by David Horowitz
Xavier Athletic Department
Yardhouse
Hat Sponsor
Max & Steve Elkus
Bag & Tag Sponsor
Danny Friedman
Added Incentives
Tecta America Zero Company
Brad & Monika Vigran
Howard & Diane Yasgur
Golf Tee Sponsor
Franklin Wealth Advisors
Golf Ball Sponsor
Katz Teller
Hole in One Car
Mercedes Benz of Fort Mitchell
Snack Sponsors
David Fox
Doscher’s
Candy Company
Scott Mattis
Victory Wholesale Group
Adam Greenberg TOPICZ
HOIST Beverage
Sign Sponsor
Decal Impressions
Alcove by Madtree Café Alma
Catering at the J
To
Coldiron
Eat
Koriela Catering
Losantiville Country Club
Marx Hot Bagels Meals by Rotem
Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio
Piada Italian Street Food
Produce One
Purple Poulet
Red Feather Kitchen
Slatts Pub
Sweet Butter Bakery
Taglio Bar & Pizzeria
TAM Photos
Tres Belle Cakes
Walt’s Hitching Post
60 & BETTER
60 & Better Center at the J
Our award-winning 60 & Better Center offers many wellness, learning, and technology opportunities, arts classes, day trips, and helpful services. Adults ages 60 & Better are also eligible to receive discounted meals, transportation services, Meals on Wheels, Shalom Phone telephone reassurance, and much more.
CELEBRATIONS
ROSH HASHANAH LUNCHEON
Friday, September 27
11:30am | Mayerson JCC
$3 | RSVP by September 20
Come celebrate the Jewish New Year among J friends with a brisket luncheon and festive music by Sally and Joe Lukasik. Rosh Hashanah traditions include eating apples dipped in honey and blowing the shofar.
SUKKOT OPEN HOUSE LUNCHEON
Wednesday, October 23
11:30am - 1:30pm | Mayerson JCC
$3 | RSVP by September 16
Come learn about the J’s Under One Roof Sukkot Art Exhibit with our Manager of Arts & Culture, Eowyn Garfinkle Plymesser. Lunch will be served from 12 - 1pm, alongside music by Sally and Joe Lukasik. There will be time before or after lunch to view the artwork: 11:30am - 12pm or 1 - 1:30pm.
The 60 & Better Center is a partner in the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance. This alliance allows us to bring cutting-edge, exciting, and relevant programs straight to your home! Head to MayersonJCC.org/ SeniorAlliance to explore all of the offerings.
FALL GRILL OUT
Friday, November 1
11:30 | Mayerson JCC Courtyard
$3 I RSVP by October 23
Enjoy a grilled picnic-style lunch with music by Laurelview Ramblers. We will honor our Amberley Village Police Team and Reading EMS Team at this event.
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON
Friday, November 22
11:30am | Mayerson JCC
$3 | RSVP by November 15
Give thanks with friends while enjoying a hot Thanksgiving dinner and great piano music by Phil DeGreg.
HANUKKAH LUNCHEON
Friday, December 20
11:30am | Mayerson JCC
$3 | RSVP by December 9
Let’s come together to celebrate the Jewish festival of lights! Enjoy music and a hot kosher lunch among friends with music by Sally and Joe Lukasik.
60 & BETTER
SPECIAL EVENTS
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
Wednesday, September 4
1:30 - 3:30 pm | Mayerson JCC
Facilitator: Nina Delgado
Do you really know the purpose of the Electoral College? What does it have to do with your vote? Join Nina Delgado, board-certified social studies and American history teacher, for an informative discussion on our US Electoral College. Have fun with US maps and math!
CINCINNATI
TRIVIA NIGHT
Thursday, September 19
5:30 - 7:30pm | Mayerson JCC
$18 per person
Join us for a fun trivia night led by Micha O’Connor, Author of What’s with Cincinnati? Win Cincy-themed prizes and test your knowledge of the Queen City. Drinks and appetizers will be served.
JEWISH CEMETERY VISIT
Monday, October 7
1 - 3pm | Jewish Cemeteries
$10 for bus transportation
Join us to visit westside Jewish cemeteries and say prayers for loved ones and friends in our community.
TRI-STATE
WARBIRD MUSEUM AND ONE FAMILY’S WWII MILITARY HISTORY
Friday, November 8
10:30am | Mayerson JCC
Facilitator: Stephanie Felts
Museum Education Director, Stephanie Felts will tell of her family’s history in WWII, giving you a richer and more personal appreciation of the war and what life was like for those on the homefront. Interwoven into the stories will be pictures of aircraft at the museum, along with a chance to examine select artifacts from the museum’s collection.
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
Wednesday, November 13
1 - 5pm | Mayerson JCC
AARP Members: $20 | Non-Members: $25
Claim your safe driver discount! This course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
2ND ANNUAL CARE PROVIDER FORUM
Wednesday, September 11
6 - 7:30pm | Mayerson JCC FREE with RSVP
Featured Speakers: Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) & Pro Seniors
Join us for a discussion on Medicare and how to choose what is right for you. Learn what you need to know about living wills, Power of Attorney, and other important legal issues. Get unbiased information on medical coverage, prescription drug plans, long-term care and Medicare supplemental insurance, Medicare Advantage programs, power of attorney and living wills, and other helpful topics. Bring your questions, friends, and caregivers!
Sponsored by The Jewish Home of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER SPEAKERS BUREAU
Come enjoy a wonderful lecture on Cincinnati History. Please Note: Topics are subject to change.
A DAY IN THE PARKS
Monday, September 16
1pm | Mayerson JCC
Discover some of the over 100 parks and green spaces developed in Cincinnati for the health and enjoyment of its citizens. View the architecture and art in such diverse places as the city’s first park, Piatt Park; Eden Park; Lytle Park; Burnet Woods; Mt. Airy Forest; the newer Smale Riverfront Park; and many others.
POWEL CROSLEY STORY
Monday, October 14
1pm | Mayerson JCC
Powel Crosley Jr. built radios for the masses, not the high classes, and soon was known as the “Henry Ford of Radio.” He was a pioneer in radio broadcasting and so much more. Hear of the many innovative products he produced, and particularly the ones used to help win WWII. Did you know he built airplanes and a hair-restoration machine? Learn of his hardworking, talented brother, Lewis. Powel would get an idea and Lewis would make it work. Their partnership made the name Crosley well-known and profitable when many other companies failed.
60 & BETTER
BRIAN ROSE’S VIRTUAL FILM HISTORY LECTURES
Don’t miss dynamic film historian, Brian Rose, live from Brooklyn, New York.
FROM STAGE TO SCREEN:
THE BROADWAY MUSICAL GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
Thursday, November 21
7pm | Virtual
For nearly a century, Hollywood has been captivated by the allure of Broadway musicals. From the beginning of talkies up through today, most of the Great White Way’s biggest hits have made the transfer to the movie theater, though sometimes the journey has yielded damaged goods. For every triumph like My Fair Lady or Cabaret there have been misbegotten flops like Camelot or A Chorus Line. This talk will look at the colorful history of the Broadway-to-movie musicals and trace its development from truncated adaptations, in which most of the songs were abandoned, to glorious reinterpretations like Milos Forman’s Hair or Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL TOWN” NY CITY IN THE MOVIES
Thursday, December 19
7pm | Virtual
For more than 125 years, filmmakers have been drawn to the dynamic vitality of New York City. Its dramatic architecture, its diverse neighborhoods and populations, its universally recognized landmarks, its 24/7 lifestyle, and its 8 million stories have helped make the city a featured player in more than 17,000 movies—including such memorable films as King Kong, Naked City, On the Town, West Side Story, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Taxi Driver, Wall Street, and Do the Right Thing. Illustrated with more than 50 clips, this presentation demonstrates the changing ways New York has been captured on film, and why it remains a star attraction today.
ELVIS IN HOLLYWOOD
Thursday, January 16
7pm | Virtual
SAVE THE DATE
THE MENSCH GROUP
Calling all Men(sches)!
Join your fellow mensches* and make friends at our monthly men’s-only social. Bring your appetite and a friend to enjoy the festivities and camaraderie!
2nd Wednesday of the month | 5 - 7pm
September 11 | 2nd Annual Care Provider Forum
October 9 | Final Grill and Chill at the J ($5 suggested donation)
November 13 | Dave & Buster’s
December 11 | MPH Brewing
3rd Friday of the month | 11am - 1pm
September 20 | Grill and Chill at the J ($5 suggested donation)
October 18 | Sharon Woods
November 15 | Cincinnati Art Museum
December 20 | Dave & Buster’s
*Mensch is a yiddish term for a kind and generous person who displays honor and integrity. RSVP to Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226 or lliner@mayersonjcc.org
60 & BETTER
ONGOING GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
FELT FLOWERS WORKSHOP
Tuesdays, September 10 and 17
10am - 12pm | Mayerson JCC
Facilitator: Judy Workman
$36
Join artist Judy Workman for this creative felt flower-making workshop. Make a beautiful bouquet for your dinner table for Rosh Hashanah or Thanksgiving. All materials are included for this workshop.
RUMMIKUB
Mondays
1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC
Come learn this fun game with J friends! Rummikub is a tile-based game that is a combination of rummy and mah-jongg. It’s easy to learn and we are happy to teach any potential players.
MAH-JONGG GROUPS
Monday - Friday
9am - 6pm | Card Room
2 - 6pm | J Cafe
Bring your Mahj group to play and enjoy lunch or dinner at the J Cafe.
MAH-JONGG LESSONS
Tuesdays
1:30 - 4pm | Card Room
Facilitators: Sandy Stern & Carol Friedman
Come learn how to play mah-jongg with J friends. Meet in the card room to learn mah-jongg or refresh the game.
ACTIVE MINDS
Tuesdays
1 - 2:30pm
Mayerson JCC & Virtual Facilitator: Bernice Pollack
This stimulating discussion group allows the 60 & Better community to engage in meaningful conversations, ranging from current events to how to remain active as you age.
In partnership with the Talbert House
CHESS & SCRABBLE CLUB
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2 - 6pm | J Cafe
Come join in on a rousing game of chess or scrabble. Don’t know how to play? Don’t worry, we’ll have friends to teach you. All ages are welcome to participate.
LUNCH CLUB MEET UPS
4th Wednesday of the month
12 - 1:30pm
In-person at designated locations
August 28 | Slatts Pub
September 25 | Park Pour October 23 | Factory 52 & Gatherall Hall November 27 | Blue Gibbon
Let’s meet for lunch once a month at favorite area restaurants. Must be a current J member.
RSVP required to Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.
Please note: This event may be cancelled if we have fewer than 4 people so, please RSVP.
SHORT STORIES BOOK CLUB
2nd Thursday of the Month
1 - 2:30pm | Mayerson JCC
Facilitator: Elaine Hordes
Let’s get together to read short stories and discuss. No need to prepare for this book club as we will read the stories together.
DROP-IN WITH LOUIS LINER, LISW-S
Wednesdays
2 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC
Do you have questions about accessing care or help planning for changes in life, or do you need insight on deciding how to care for a loved one? If Louis can’t help you directly, he will help you find the resources you may need. No appointment is necessary, but Louis is also available for scheduled appointments by calling 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.
The 60 & Better Center's Social Worker position is generously funded by The Jewish Home of Cincinnati.
WATERCOLOR A-Z’s
Mondays, November 4 - December 16
1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Beth Goldstein
$54
MULTIMEDIA ART OPEN STUDIO
Thursdays (Starting on October 31)
10am - 12pm | Mayerson JCC
Bring your own art supplies to create art together with J friends each week. All levels are welcome to create!
LET’S SCHMOOZE
Fridays
11 - 11:45am | Mayerson JCC
Facilitator: Elaine Hordes
Bring your favorite coffee and come schmooze with J friends. Are you new to the J? This is a great way to meet new friends!
Whether you've never tried watercolors or if you have already experienced the unique, wonderful joy of painting in the medium, these weekly workshops will speak to each of you! Group projects as well as individual attention will make your 7-week watercolor journey fun, relaxing, and productive, setting you on your way to make watercolors your passion. A short supply list will be provided before the first class.
FRIDAY FLICKS
Fridays, 1pm
Mayerson JCC
Price: $1 suggested donation
Come watch a movie on the big screen at the J! Films are listed in our bi-monthly 60 & Better newsletter.
60 & BETTER
ONGOING GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
NAVIGATING INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Groups for you and your loved ones
Relationships change over time between parents and children, regardless of which one you are. It’s important to understand each other as we age together, no matter what stage of life. Join us for one of these engaging groups for you and your loved ones to learn more about how to respect the changes and developments in each other’s lives!
PARENTS OF ADULT CHILDREN
2nd Tuesday of the month 12 - 1pm | Mayerson JCC
Facilitator: Louis Liner
Feel free to bring lunch. Applicable for parents of young adult children and older.
ADULT CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS
4th Tuesday of the month
6:30pm | Mayerson JCC
Facilitators: Louis Liner and Emily Sievers
INTERESTED: Contact Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226 or lliner@mayersonjcc.org.
Made possible through a generous grant from the Jewish Home of Cincinnati
MISHPACH (FAMILY) & FRIENDS
3rd Friday of the month 9:30am | Mayerson JCC
Join this intergenerational collaboration between the 60 & Better Center and the Early Childhood School. Seniors are invited to volunteer by reading, crafting, or gardening with children ages 3-5.
RSVP to Louis Liner 513.761.7500 ext. 1226 or lliner@mayersonjcc.org
LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT MayersonJCC.org/IntergenerationalRelationships
WEEKLY WELLNESS
FIT FOR LIFE
Mondays
9:30 - 10:15am | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Kelly Greulich
Wednesdays
9:30 - 10:15am | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Vicki Tincher
This class features exercises that focus on strength and cardio cross-training, as well as balance and range of motion.
STRETCH WITH MEDITATION
Mondays
10:30 - 11:15am | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Kelly Greulich
Let's learn essential stretches to add to your daily routine. Each class will end with a 15-minute guided meditation to help reduce stress and boost your mood. Simple stretching has been proven to prevent many injuries, make you feel great, and give you more energy, too.
YOGA BALANCE
Mondays
1 - 2pm | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Helene Everhart
This chair yoga class will focus on yoga breathing, along with improving your balance and stability.
YOGA FOR SENIORS
Tuesdays | 10:30 - 11:30am
Thursdays | 1 - 2pm
Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Mary Seibert
This class will help with strength, flexibility, and balance through a variety of supported tri-yoga flows. Participants should be able to move easily from seated to standing positions.
MUSICAL THEATER TAP
Tuesdays
September 3 - December 17
Intermediate*: 1 - 2pm
Beginner: 2 - 3pm
Instructor: Alissa Stachowski
$36
Basic tap steps will be taught and put together into combinations set to songs from movies and Broadway musicals. The choreography will be simple and fun. Tap shoes are highly recommended.
*Intermediate level is for members with previous tap experience.
TAI CHI
Wednesdays
10:30 - 11:30am | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Ralph Dehner
This ongoing Tai Chi program helps with arthritis, balance, and memory. Learn an ancient Yangstyle short form. Beginners are always welcome.
LINE DANCING
Wednesdays
September 4 - December 18
1:30 - 2:30pm | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Renee Warner
$36
Come learn basic steps of line dancing, set to music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Make new friends while getting a fun cardio workout. You will be sure to make it out on the dance floor at your next party.
OUTDOOR WALKING CLUB MEET-UP
Wednesdays | 3:30 - 4:30pm
Thursdays | 8am - 9am
Amberley Walking Trail
Let’s enjoy walking each week as a group and enjoy the outdoors. We will meet up at the Amberley walking trail on the corner of Section and Ridge. No dogs please.
CORE STRENGTH
Thursdays (Starting in November) 10:30 - 11:30am | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Amanda Barraza
Let’s target your lower abs, glutes and back to help you improve posture and confidence.
BELLY
DANCE
Fridays
9:30 - 10:30am | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Tina Topping
Learn how to shake those hips in this fun, beginner-friendly Belly Dancing class! Tina will teach you all the fundamentals for a lowimpact, aerobic workout.
Purchase an optional hip scarf at www.bellydance.com.
STRETCH FOR LIFE
Fridays
10:30 - 11am | Mayerson JCC
Instructor: Jen Distasio
This 30-minute stretching class will teach you basic stretches to add to your daily routine. Simple stretching has been proven to prevent many injuries, make you feel great, and give you more energy, too.
60 & BETTER
DAY TRIPS
FALL DAY TRIPS
Registration for Fall Day Trips will open on Friday, August 16 at 9am. Register at home by creating a Mayerson JCC account. Feel free to also register by phone or in person.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT: MayersonJCC.org/Daytrips
Refunds can only be given if there is a waitlist and we are able to fill your spot. Feel free to reach out with any dietary questions.
HISTORIC WEST BADEN HOTEL
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK: REDS VS ASTROS
Thursday, September 5
11am - 4:30pm | Great American Ball Park
$43 includes ticket and transportation
Enjoy an afternoon at Great American Ball Park downtown. Seats are undercover in section 129. Go Reds!
THE LUME INDIANAPOLIS: DALI ALIVE
Thursday, September 12
9am - 5pm | The Lume
$60 includes ticket and motorcoach transportation; lunch is on your own
Experience Dali Alive, an exhibition showcasing four large, vibrant watercolor paintings by Salvador Dalí from the IMA’s permanent collection. The paintings were originally designed for the opera The Spanish Lady and The Roman Cavalier and will be making their collective museum debut for the first time since they were acquired in 1973. We will enjoy lunch at the museum café and explore the beautiful gardens too.
FACES OF ISRAEL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC CONVERSATION
Monday, September 23
1 - 4pm | Skirball Museum
$19 includes transportation and tour
Join us for a docent-led tour of Larry Robert’s exhibition of 36 photographs that document the people who inhabit the land we call Israel. Roberts’ body of work incorporates images from Israel’s diverse communities - yes, there are Jews, but there are also Arabs, religious and secular people. This is not a collection of photographs of the Western Wall or the Dead Sea; these are images of people involved in daily life. These photographs of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Druze and tourists depict a world quite distant from the conflict and hate splashed across the headlines.
YOUNG'S JERSEY DAIRY
Monday, September 30
9am - 5pm | Young’s Jersey Dairy
$15 includes transportation; lunch is on your own
Let’s visit Yellow Springs, Ohio for shopping, lunch, and fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy farm.
FALL OVERNIGHT TRIP
HISTORIC WEST BADEN HOTEL
Monday, October 28 - Wednesday, October 30 French Lick Resort, IN
Join friends from the J as we travel on a private motorcoach bus to beautiful French Lick Resort in Indiana, including a two-night stay at the Historic West Baden Springs Hotel. Once called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the focal point of West Baden Springs Hotel is an awe-inspiring atrium that spans 200 feet. Just a short trip to the stables, bowling alley, or spa, and a quick shuttle ride to the French Lick Casino, there are endless possibilities for a truly extraordinary stay at West Baden Springs Hotel.
ELO AT MEMORIAL HALL
Thursday, November 7
5 - 10pm | Memorial Hall
$60 includes ticket and motorcoach; dinner is on your own
Come enjoy an amazing night of rock! Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO delivers an unforgettable evening of Electric Light Orchestra’s biggest hits! Experience the magic and nostalgia of a legendary rock band as Turn to Stone captures the essence of a 1970’s ELO performance with a live string section, light show and 70s clothing. Crowds will instantly recognize classics such as “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “Sweet Talking Woman,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Telephone Line,” “Turn to Stone,” “Evil Woman,” “Do Ya,” and more. Before the show, we will enjoy dinner at The Eagle.
IRVING BERLIN’S HOLIDAY INN
Thursday, November 14
9:30am - 4:30pm | La Comedia
$60 includes ticket, private motorcoach, and lunch buffet
Enjoy a day out at La Comedia Dinner Theater. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down at his farmhouse and finds life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together, they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July.
BETTE’S VINTAGE FASHION COLLECTION
Monday, November 18
10am - 3pm | Wyoming House
$30 includes tour and transportation; lunch is on your own
After desserts, coffee, or tea, Bette Sherman will spirit you on a nostalgic tour of three floors of antiques and collectibles in her turn-of-the century Wyoming home that serves as an artfully arranged “living museum,” featuring vintage clothing, accessories, bridal memorabilia, perfume and cosmetics, and an internationally recognized collection of beaded and mesh handbags, among other treasures. Sherman, fashion historian and collector, has shared her wit and knowledge with groups throughout the US and worked with set decorators on television and feature films. We will enjoy lunch out at Gabby’s.
DISCOVERING ANSEL ADAMS
Thursday, December 5
10:30am - 4pm | Cincinnati Art Museum
$18 includes tour & transportation; lunch is on your own
Discovering Ansel Adams provides an unprecedented exploration of the early career of Ansel Adams (19021984), demonstrating how, between 1916 and the 1940s, Adams developed from a 14-year-old tourist with a camera into America’s most celebrated photographer. Drawn from the definitive Adams collection at the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, the exhibition brings together approximately 80 virtuosic photographs with unique ephemera including the artist’s handwritten correspondence, snapshots, personal possessions, and photographic working materials. We will enjoy lunch at the Terrace Café before our tour.
LUNCH AT GREYHOUND TAVERN
Monday December 9
10:30am - 2pm | Greyhound Tavern
$10 includes transportation; lunch in on your own
Let’s enjoy a social lunch out with J friends at the famous Greyhound Tavern in Kentucky. The Greyhound tavern is famous for fried chicken and scrumptious desserts.
Helpful Services
Transportation
513.722.7255
Our transportation services provide independence and access to many of the activities that contribute to a better quality of life. services include:
• Non-emergency medical appointments
• To/from the JCC
• Shopping and pharmacy trips
Shalom Phone
513.761.7500 ext. 1226
This FREE outreach program provides socialization with volunteer callers. If you are in need of this service or would like to volunteer, please call Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.
Meals on Wheels
513.792.5667
Meals on Wheels provides regular nutrition and daily contact with caring volunteers. services include:
• Meals for the homebound
• Private Kosher Meals on Wheels
• Emergency kosher meals
Dining
513.761.7500 x 1222
You have many delicious and affordable dining options at the JCC. Choose any combination of up to two meals per day:
• Senior Meal Deal at the J Café
• Hot Kosher lunch, Monday-Friday at noon
• To Go Meals
60 & Better Membership
513.761.7500 x1218
Membership to the 60 & Better Center allows seniors ages 60+ to participate in any programs offered by the 60 & Better Center.
Full membership to the Mayerson JCC is also available and includes access to the Fitness and Aquatics Centers, indoor and outdoor pools, indoor walking track, and additional community programming.
General Financial Aid
The Mayerson JCC offers need-based financial assistance in an effort to make the JCC accessible to everyone. Scholarships are offered for JCC membership, programming, Camp at the J, After Crew, and the JCC Early Childhood School. Contact: membership@mayersonjcc.org for an application.
Inclusion
The JCC provides programs that help accommodate people with disabilities. Schloss Special Needs and Services strives to support and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs and their families.
Many JCC classes and programs are available to people with special needs, including the JCC Early Childhood School and Camp at the J. Contact: inclusion@mayersonjcc.org
Made possible by The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
JFS Supports Mental Health Awareness All Year
JFS offers high-quality counseling and general wellness training to youth and young adults. In our effort to understand the whole person, we take the time to develop honest relationships that lead to improved outcomes.
Scan the QR code for our upcoming events, or visit jfscinti.org/ymh-calendar
Schedule an appointment: 513-469-1188
Strengthening lives, together. jfscinti.org
Support the J
CONSIDER A GIFT TO THE JCC
From giving a young star the opportunity to shine on stage or allowing kids a chance to develop new skills in a sports league to providing an inviting space for seniors to mingle and enjoy a hot meal, your support is essential to helping them and many more find a home at the Mayerson JCC. Now and forever, we continue to uphold our mission and values by connecting people so that they can live happier and fuller lives, creating a more vibrant Jewish community.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us continue to serve our community. Every dollar makes a difference. To donate, visit MayersonJCC.org/Support.
VOLUNTEER
Whether you want to give back to the community, make new friends, earn community service hours, or enhance your resume, the Mayerson JCC has many volunteer opportunities available year-round. Volunteers are matched with positions that fit their skills and interests. See opportunities and sign up online at MayersonJCC.org/Volunteer.
CR E ATE YOUR JEW I SH L E G ACY
Consider a legacy gift to the JCC or PJ Library. Your impact can continue beyond your lifetime, as you help to create important community connections for generations to come. This could be the most important gift you ever make. Contact Rick Lefton at 513.761.7500 ext. 1293 or visit The Legacy Flame near the J Café to learn more about how you can join this vitally important initiative!