2020 Summer Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE | SUMMER 2020

WELCOME

JCC Board Members Marty Hiudt president

DUE TO THE J'S EXTENDED CLOSURE THIS YEAR, SOME PROGRAMS OR EVENTS MAY BE IMPACTED. Please see our website for the most up-to-date information and cancellations. Feel free to email info@mayersonjcc.org with any questions.

Thank you for your understanding.

Anna Sarembock vice president

Walter Solomon vice president

Ronnen Isakov treasurer

Lauren Guttman secretary

John Silverman immediate past president

Jon Blatt Josh Frankel Mark Knue Ernesto Levy Cynthia Rosen Stacey Schimberg Abby Schwartz Stuart Solomon Amy Susskind Weiskopf Felicia Zakem Marc Fisher ceo

MAYERSONJCC.ORG • 513.761.7500 Supported by The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, and other generous donors.

WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER 2020 PROGRAM GUIDE! While many programs and events have been canceled for the safety of our community, we’ve been working hard to provide unique content that you can enjoy both at-home and at the J. In this guide, you’ll find upcoming in-person and virtual events, stories from community members, and much more. That way, you can join your community in the way that works for you!

We want to thank you for your continued support at this unprecedented time. We are thrilled to welcome you back to the J as of June 1st. We wish you health and wellness as we continue this journey together.

EXERCISE FOR MENTAL HEALTH While exercise is certainly good for physical health, it also offers several benefits to mental health. Studies not only show that exercise can be used to alleviate depression, anxiety, and general stress but also improves memory, energy levels, motivation, and sleep.

FINDING THE TIME Well, the good news is you don’t have to be a successful fitness blogger and train for hours at the gym to reap the rewards. Although if you do, more power to you. Thirty minutes of moderate exercise five times a week will benefit your physical and mental health. If you can’t fit in 30 minutes a day you can break up your activity into shorter sessions, 15 minutes twice a day or 10 minutes three times a day.

BUILDING YOUR ABILITY So, let’s say you’ve found the time to work out but you’re worried about your ability. Don’t be - the goal is to make a habit of being physically active and doing something is far better than doing nothing. If you commit to doing 5 to 10 minutes of moderate exercise most days your physical and mental health will benefit. As you continue your endurance and energy level will increase allowing you to do more each time and reach your goal.

Keep in mind you don’t need to be perfect, you are exercising for yourself, so find what works for you and keep at it.

GROUP EX FEATURE:

SHARON FURLONG Sharon Furlong’s story with the J begins over seven years ago. She belonged to the YMCA in Wyoming, and while it offered classes and amenities, it was just a bit too close to Finneytown, where she was a physical education teacher. She wanted a place where she was more anonymous, and the J offered her that privacy. With her husband, a marathon runner, looking for a place to train in the winter and her daughter attending Mount Notre Dame close by, becoming members at the J made sense and so they bought a family membership.

Being a member of the J has become more than just practical for Sharon. She loves the community and the energy of the J, saying, “I feel drawn to this place.

Everybody is so positive.”

Sharon grew up as a member of a swim club and spent many of her summers in the pool swimming competitively. So naturally, water fitness classes were appealing to her, and it was there that she met Kelly Greulich, an entertaining and motivating crowd favorite instructor here at the J. “I’ve never laughed so hard working out in my life,” Sharon said while talking about being in Kelly’s classes.

With Sharon’s love of water fitness and Kelly as inspiration, becoming an instructor was a bullet on Sharon’s bucket list. One day while swimming with friends, Sharon began leading everyone in various exercises and routines the class usually did with Kelly. She went home that night feeling invigorated and back in her element since retiring from her job as a teacher.

Sharon has since taken all the classes and tests to become an instructor. She has subbed twice, and friends have changed up their schedules to support her by coming to the class she was leading. Since retiring from teaching, Sharon said she had missed her “faculty family” and now three years later has a new “work(out) family” at the J. Sharon is at the J 4-5 days a week. For her, the J is much more than a place to work out. It’s where she and her daughter do yoga together, where her grandson takes swim lessons and goes to JPlay, and in her own words, it is her “home away from home.”

JUNE TREK TO ISRAEL

IMMUNIZATIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS

May 17 - July 25 | Virtual

Facilitator: Cody Beldon, APhA-ASP Operation Immunization Chair June 9, 10:30am | Virtual FREE; RSVP by emailing mshrimplin@mayersonjcc.org

Trek to Israel from the comfort of your home!

Each time you work out for 1 hour, you’ll earn 200 miles. Earn 6,200 miles to reach Israel. Submit your weekly exercise hours at MayersonJCC.org/TrekToIsrael and you’ll be included in the challenge! Remember to submit weekly through the entire challenge for the chance to make the weekly leaderboard.

TOTS & TUNES For ages 6 months - 3 years old, with parent/guardian June 4 - July 9 Thursdays, 10:30am | Virtual $35 Member; $42 public July 16 - August 13 Thursdays, 10:30am | Virtual $25 members; $32 public Children will sing in English and Hebrew, dance, play, learn PJ Library songs and more in this virtual interactive experience! This class is the perfect opportunity for babies and toddlers to be introduced to music, creative stimulation, and interesting sounds. For toddlers and babies up to two and a half years old and a caregiver.

KIDS PAINT NIGHT Capacity of 12 children, For ages 5 - 12 June 11, 5:30pm | Virtual $10 Member; $12 public Enjoy an evening of painting with your friends from the comfort of your own home. We'll supply the materials and you can paint a masterpiece! Materials will be dropped off at your house prior to the event.

Recognizing the need for education and increased opportunities to receive immunizations, the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) and the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) collaboratively developed Operation Immunization. This program is an immunization education campaign designed to increase the public's knowledge of immunizations while raising the number of adults receiving immunizations.

WACKY SCIENCE JR. WITH MR. MIKE Capacity of 10 children; For ages 5 - 8 June 14, 2pm | Virtual $15 Member; $20 public Join Mr. Mike as you learn and experience science through hands-on experiments. Enjoy fun experiments based in chemistry and physics.

Supplies will be dropped off at your house prior to the event. Register for the event link.

SUMMER COFFEE TALKS WITH RABBI SHENA June 18, 11am | Virtual FREE with RSVP What can Jewish Wisdom teach about our lives today? Let's explore what our sages say from ancient and modern sources in a lively interactive discussion.

INDOOR MOVIE NIGHT June 18, 7:30pm Capacity of 8 families FREE with RSVP | In-person Join us at the J for a social distancing cinematic experience. We will be showing a popular movie at the J. Each family will have their own space and get to experience a night out of the house.

FAMILY MACCABI GAMES Monday - Friday, Week of June 22 | Virtual FREE with RSVP Join our first ever virtual Family Maccabi Games!

Compete against other families in a daily challenge from your home. Only one family will win - will it be yours? Stay in touch using our J Cincy Families Facebook Group. As you post your activity throughout the week to social media, use #jfamilymaccabigames

ONGOING PROGRAMS 60 & BETTER ZOOM CALLS Are you 60 or older and interested in programs over Zoom video meeting? You can participate in the below events from your smartphone or home computer. To join, please email Melissa - mshrimplin@mayersonjcc.org

ACTIVE MINDS DISCUSSION GROUP Mondays and Tuesdays, 1pm | Virtual

FRIDAY SHABBAT BLESSINGS Facilitator: Rabbi Shena Potter Jaffee, Director of Jewish Life Fridays, 12pm | Virtual

SPA self care tips!

DID YOU KNOW? Self-care is always important, especially during challenging times.

Some of our J Spa staff members would like to share their favorite ways of managing stress and relaxing while at home. We look forward to seeing our clients again!

TINA

Spa Manager, Massage Therapist “I’ve often struggled with dehydration, which leads to dry skin, muscle soreness, and headaches. Drinking enough water every day is essential to our overall wellbeing. Every night before going to bed, I prepare the next day’s water pitcher and put it in the fridge, so it’s nice and cold the next morning. I like to add mint, cucumber, or fruit (lemon, honeydew, strawberries, or cantaloupe). This “fancy water” (as my daughter calls it) is more flavorful, which keeps me drinking it throughout the day. Drinking a large glass while I’m getting ready in the morning helps me feel refreshed and focused, so I can start my day feeling my best.”

BETH

Massage Therapist “My self-care routine involves gentle stretching. I try to stretch several times a day.”

CRYSTAL

Massage Therapist “I like to use this Simple Sugar Body Scrub. Just mix 1 cup sugar (white, brown, or a mixture) with 1/2 cup oil (olive and coconut work great). Add a few drops of essential oil, if desired - peppermint and eucalyptus are great for tired feet!”

SHELBY Esthetician

“Before bedtime is the perfect opportunity to pamper your hands and feet. Exfoliate the skin using your favorite scrub (or even a warm washcloth), and then apply some cream right after patting the skin dry. For best results, sleep with socks on your feet and cotton gloves on your hands.

If you don’t have gloves, another pair of soft socks can be put your hands.”

CINDY LMT

“Aromatherapy can be really helpful in reducing stress. For that anxious/nervous feeling, place a few drops of Sage oil on a very warm hand towel, and loosely cover your face. Breathe slowly to encourage feeling calm and relaxed. To promote more restful sleep, consider using some Lavender oil. You can add Lavender oil to a nice hot bath, or use a spray of Lavender to your pillow case before going to bed.”

AT-HOME IDEAS FOR KIDS!

CARLY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL

PAINTED ROCK FUN! If you have walking trails or a playground nearby it’s fun to hide painted rocks for others to find! After you find a rock you then hide it in a new place for the next person. What’s even more fun is to paint some rocks to add to the hunt!

FOLLOW THESE STEPS FOR ROCK HIDING FUN! • Find a nice flat rock for painting • Gather your supplies: acrylic paint, a paint brush, and your rock • Paint your rock • Let dry • Go hide your rock!

PENCILS IN WATER STEM CHALLENGE This is a fun experiment to do during the summer because you get a little bit wet!

FOR THIS CHALLENGE, YOU’LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: • 1 small zippered sandwich bag • Colored pencils • Water First fill your bag ¾ of the way with water. Carefully take your bag outside. Now, one at a time, poke a pencil through the bag making sure that it comes out of the other side. Continue adding pencils until your bag is full, like in the picture. Once you’ve added as many pencils as possible, it’s time to get wet! Slowly remove one pencil at a time while you enjoy getting splashed by your STEM experiment!

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camp dates June 22 - August 7 MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:30AM - 3:30PM

Flexible scheduling options fit your summer sign up for camps by the week! This summer, there will be a limit of 72 campers per week.

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AT CAMP AT THE J, CAMPERS CAN EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF SUMMER. CAMPERS WILL CREATE MEMORIES AND FORM FRIENDSHIPS TO LAST A LIFETIME. GIVE YOUR CHILD A SUMMER TO REMEMBER AT CAMP AT THE J!

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Our school, for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, offers an innovative, developmental curriculum that encourages curiosity, imagination, and self-esteem, and introduces important kindergarten readiness skills. Weekly enrichment includes music, fitness, swimming, and yoga. Kosher meals are included in the cost of tuition.

We celebrate the Jewish holidays, including Shabbat, with songs, stories, art, special foods, and traditions. The JCC Early Childhood School enrollment is open to the public.

Learn more about our Early Childhood School Contact ECS@MayersonJCC.org

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BBYO For Jewish teens, grades 8 - 12 This teen-led youth organization empowers members to make leadership decisions and prepares them for active community roles after high school. With a balance of social events and meaningful Jewish experiences , BBYO has helped Jewish teens flourish for over 90 years!

Sign up for BBYO today! All Jewish rising 8th graders are eligible to become a member of BBYO. You’ll be a part of a fun and unique Jewish youth group that enjoys activities with teens from the tri-state area including sports, competitions, cooking, community service, Jewish experiences, and more. For more information, please reach out to bbyo@mayersonjcc.org.

Mishpocha and Ner Tamid Chapter Meetings BBYO members are invited to attend bi-weekly chapter meetings to plan exciting and innovative programs throughout the year. Email bbyo@mayersonjcc.org to be added to our monthly updates.

March of the Living For high school seniors with at least one Jewish parent

Join other Jewish high school seniors from all over the world as you embark on this incredible experience. You will go to Poland on Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) and march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest concentration camp complex built during World War II. Then travel to Israel to observe Yom Hazikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day).

Will you be a high school senior in 2021? Interested in being part of the 2021 Delegation? Contact MOTL@mayersonjcc.org for more information.

This trip is generously subsidized by The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, and organized by the Mayerson JCC, in partnership with the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. Grants are administered by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.

Cincy Journey grants are not need based and are offered to Cincinnati Jewish high school seniors who have not already used their high school Israel travel grant.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHILE YOU SOCIAL DISTANCE As Jewish teens, you know your community best. You see the opportunities to build it and better it. Since you are the experts on you, the teen collective is giving you the resources to take action and bring an idea to life with the Mini-Venture Awards.

These awards are grants of up to $1,000 you can use to fund your idea and improve your community!

LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY!

CINCYJEWISHTEENS.COM FUNDED BY THE JIM JOSEPH FOUNDATION AND THE JEWISH FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAYERSON JCC

DANIELAH EVENTS MANAGER

EVENTS IN THE TIME OF COVID

These difficult times have been filled with disappointments for many, especially those who have had to postpone, cancel, or pivot to virtual for once in a lifetime events, such as weddings and bar mitzvahs. Despite reality not meeting expectation for these special occasions, in a time when life itself is being threatened, it is imperative to choose joy over circumstance.

The J Events team sends our warmest wishes to all of those observing a milestone or lifecycle event during this period. Our greatest joy is working with families to see their visions come to life in the Amberley Room. We look forward to the day when we can return to celebrating with our clients. In the meantime, here are some tips for how to celebrate life cycle events.

EVENT HOSTS: • Keep your guests informed of any changes regarding your event whether date, size, in-person, or virtual.

• No need to spend on new save the dates, a well-worded e-mail with the new date and plan is perfectly acceptable.

• If you are choosing a virtual platform for your event: • Designate a tech-savvy friend or relative as the virtual concierge to answer tech related questions regarding the virtual event in advance.

• When choosing your virtual platform (Zoom, YouTube, Facebook Live), consider sound quality and video quality.

GUESTS: • Be respectful of the hosts’ decisions whether to postpone, pivot to virtual, or hold downsize their event.

• Understand that this decision is an emotional one for the hosts, a card or thoughtful note that you are thinking of them goes a long way.

• If the event is virtual, dress up and take a photo to send to the hosts to show them you are sharing in their celebration.

• Sending a gift on the original date of the event.

WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING EVENTS FOR 2021 & 2022!

Contact Danielah Blackburn, JCC Events Manager, at: 513.761.7500 x 1289 or events@mayersonjcc.org with questions.

COMMUNITY FEATURE:

LACEY CALLOWAY Lacey became a member eight years ago when he returned to Cincinnati, now a regular at the J, he has come to appreciate and enjoy the community here.

He describes the J as a “safe haven for the young kids and teens.” Lacey admires that the J offers a way for teenagers to earn their own money and stay active. Jobs as lifeguards or camp counselors, along with sports leagues and lessons for everything from basketball to theatre camp, keep teens working, exercising, and socializing.

One of his favorite spaces is the J Café. A place where the community is ever-present, parents, children, and seniors all enjoy their meals while they chat with one another. The café is just one place where kids can be kids, something Lacey finds important, saying that the J offers parents peace of mind when their children are here because it is a safe and positive environment.

Lacey continues to be impressed by the programs for seniors available at the J. With functional fitness classes, water fitness classes, and even Wii bowling, seniors have plenty of opportunities to stay active and social.

Additionally, Lacey noted his appreciation for the day trips provided by the senior department.

Providing transportation to places like the zoo, the Conservatory, and Cincinnati Ballet, these day trips allow seniors to get out of the house and experience the city.

Lacey describes the J as a good neighbor, and a true benefit to the kids, teens, parents, seniors, and the whole community. Members like Lacey are what make the J a community hub

JULY UNDER ONE ROOF SUKKAH ART EXHIBIT Q&A July 7, 12:30pm | Virtual This fall we are excited to again celebrate the festival of Sukkot* with the Under One Roof community art exhibit. This year, we hope to engage individuals as well as community groups in creating art around their interpretation of this year's central theme: Together Apart.

In the words of Jewish Wisdom, Rabbi Hillel urges: “Do not separate yourself from the community.� (Pirke Avot 2:5) What does this injunction mean in times when physical proximity is fraught? What does being part of a community mean to you? How do you contribute to it and how does it sustain you?

What has our time apart taught us? And, how can we create points of connection and scaffolding to support one another during these unusual times?

The exhibition will be on display in a temporary sukkah* in the Mayerson JCC courtyard and available online this fall. Thousands of people from throughout the city are engaged and inspired by these works of art each year.

Call for Participants: Be a part of the art as an individual, family, organization or community group. Contact arts@mayersonjcc.org to learn more. Space is limited. Canvas and material stipend provided. *Sukkot, a Hebrew word meaning 'booths', is the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. It also commemorates the 40 years of the Israelites wandering in the desert after Sinai. Today, one way to celebrate Sukkot is to build a special temporary hut (sukkah) outside one's home. It is traditional to welcome guests into one's sukkah to share a meal and socialize.

PJ LIBRARY PEN PALS Starting in July FREE with RSVP | Virtual Bust out your pen and paper! PJ Library and PJ Our Way kids are invited to join a pen pal writing program with other PJ Library kids across America.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Facilitator: Rabbi Shena Potter Jaffee, Director of Jewish Life July 9, 11am | Virtual Ages 18+, To join, please email Melissa - mshrimplin@mayersonjcc.org Please join us for another great book discussion group over Zoom. We welcome you to read the book Unorthodox by Deborah Feldman.

BUILDING MASTERS July 9, 5:30pm | Virtual For ages 5 - 12 FREE with RSVP Enjoy a night of friendly competition at Building Masters. Put your creativity to the test and build with anything from your home. This is one competition you won't want to miss!

HIKE & HAVDALAH FOR 20'S/30'S July 11; 6:30pm | In-person at Winton Woods FREE with RSVP Let's gather IRL and go for a walk in the woods!

This year, we are limiting participation to the first 8 people who register. We'll meet at Winton Woods and go for a 30-minute hike. Then, we'll say farewell to Shabbat with socially-distant havdalah services. You're invited to bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy together. We'll provide wine and soft drinks. See you soon!

SUMMER COFFEE TALKS WITH RABBI SHENA July 16, 11am | Virtual FREE with RSVP What can Jewish Wisdom teach about our lives today? Let's explore what our sages say from ancient and modern sources in a lively interactive discussion.

INDOOR MOVIE NIGHT July 16, 7:30pm | In-person at the J Capacity of 8 families; For families with children ages 9 - 13 FREE with RSVP Join us at the J for a social distancing cinematic experience. We will be showing a popular movie at the J. Each family will have their own space and get to experience a night out of the house.

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WACKY SCIENCE July 26, 2pm | Virtual Capacity of 10 children; For ages 9 - 12 $15 member, $20 public Join Mr. Mike as you learn and experience science through hands-on experiments. Enjoy fun experiments based in chemistry and physics.

Supplies will be dropped off at your house prior to the event.

ONGOING PROGRAMS 60 & BETTER ZOOM CALLS Are you 60 or older and interested in programs over Zoom video meeting? You can participate in the below events from your smartphone or home computer. To join, please email Melissa - mshrimplin@mayersonjcc.org

ACTIVE MINDS DISCUSSION GROUP Mondays and Tuesdays, 1pm | Virtual

FRIDAY SHABBAT BLESSINGS Facilitator: Rabbi Shena Potter Jaffee, Director of Jewish Life Fridays, 12pm | Virtual

OPEN YOUR DONOR-ADVISED FUND TODAY. Contact Mindy Garvey 513.985.1534 | mgarvey@jfedcin.org jewishcincinnati.org/DAF

REMEMBERING:

FRANCES SCHLOSS Frances Schloss represented the best of Cincinnati. A fourthgeneration Cincinnatian, she was extraordinarily proud of the city and all it offers. She was especially proud of the strength of the Jewish community in Cincinnati.

Within those generations were the people who would each having a hand in shaping the woman she became.

Remembering her grandmother as a strong and giving woman, she influenced her tremendously. Her mother was involved with a number of cultural non-profits, an ardent supporter of the arts and the American Israeli Cultural Society. Her father was also involved in the community, specifically supporting The Jewish Hospital.

Her father was tough and pushed her drive and determination. Frances Schloss had a passion for horses.

She rode horses at a young age and was a champion equestrian. Once while riding she fell off and her father insisted that she get back on the horse and finish her jumps before tending to her injuries. Quite literally teaching her to get back on the horse. She remained involved in the equestrian and racing community her whole life, breeding and racing Standardbred horses. She loved every aspect of it from the tracks to the barn.

When she was 18 she married Justin Friedman, who served in the second world war as a lieutenant commander in the Navy and was present at the flag-raising at Iwo Jima.

Friedman was very involved in the community. He served as the president of his Temple, the chairman of the Cincinnati American Jewish Committee and started an organization called Family Cancer Care which later became a United Way agency.

The first large project she coordinated was the Aid to the Visually Handicapped program. Through the National Council of Jewish Women, she led volunteers to record themselves reading textbooks using a SoundScriber. The small records were then put into sleeves and distributed to

schools. Passionate about the project, her children remember her running the project from their home, having volunteers coming over to drop off recordings and pick up materials.

Frances developed an in-home patient care protocol for degenerative neurological diseases while taking care of her husband Justin Friedman until he passed away in 1985.

Her work on the handbook got her involved in the medical community leading her to serve on the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Advisory Board.

Frances would later marry Milton Schloss Sr, a respected leader in the Cincinnati business and general community.

Following a distinguished career as President of Hillshire Kahn’s, Milt taught at the UC Business and Law Schools and established an annual perpetual scholarship for a student in each school. Frances would continue to be very involved with the community through many of Milton’s activities, saying that he “Was a great believer in teaching people how to give and showing them the importance of giving.”

A longtime supporter of the JCC and the Special Olympics, after Milton passed away in 2007 Frances provided an endowment and from that the Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Department was created at the JCC. The department has successfully developed and expanded programming and services to support and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs and their families; and, looks for unique, creative, and innovative ways to serve the community.

Frances Schloss passed away on February 22, 2020, at the age of 95. Truly a blessing for the community Frances saw opportunity where others saw obstacles and her work continues to improve the lives of Cincinnatians each day. While her philanthropic work is as impressive as it is impactful she was also tirelessly dedicated to her family and a large circle of friends. Always social, always fashionable, and always giving, Frances Schloss led an incredible life and will be missed.

A M AY E R S O N J C C F U N D R A I S E R

Thank you to all of the generous sponsors and contributors for your unwavering support of the annual J Classic. Your contributions are more important than ever.

All funds go to support the important services and programs of the Mayerson JCC like Meals on Wheels, the JCC Early Childhood School, Camp at the J, JCC Financial Assistance, and more.

It’s not too late to make a gift.

GO TO MAYERSONJCC.ORG/JCLASSIC Your gift makes a difference!

STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES REGARDING THE POSTPONED 2020 J CLASSIC. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! JOIN THIS LIST BY VISITING MAYERSONJCC.ORG/JCLASSIC PRESENTING SPONSOR

TENT SPONSOR

MULLIGAN SPONSOR

The Fisher Family

Glen Wright

Roberta, Arna & Bobby, Suzette & Michael, Evelyn & Marc, Stacey & David, and Amy & Ben

This program and others generously supported by The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati & The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

PLATINUM SPONSORS Bartlett Wealth Management Camp Livingston made possible by a generous gift from Gina & Jon Blatt

George & Anne Heldman Family, Anne Heldman, Fred & Patti Heldman, Roger & Julie Heldman

John & Nancy Silverman Midland Atlantic

Katz Teller

cHc Manufacturing, Inc.

The Mayerson Company

Wood-Byer Foundation Rob & Dara Wood Pat Byer

GOLD SPONSORS Cindy & Oscar Jarnicki

Jeffrey & Amy Bakst

Sheryl & Scott Mattis

Hills Properties

KMK Law Herb Weiss

The Loftspring Family, Eddie, Ina, Randy, and Bonnie Loftspring

Hyman & Bessie Passman Family Foundation

Marty and Sally Hiudt & Family

Viking Partners, LLC

SILVER SPONSORS Abby and David Schwartz Allied Glass & Mirror Co. Amy Diamond & Eddie Wolf Amy Susskind & David Weiskopf OUTLIER Anna & Craig Sarembock Arlene & Bill Katz Barnes Dennig Corky & Ellen Steiner Dr. Jacob Stadiem Northeast Orthodontic Specialists

Fourth Street Performance Partners, Inc. Howard Schwartz Esq. Flagel & Papakirk LLC

Marc Schneider, M.D. Christ Hospital Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

In Memory of Steven Adams From His Loving Family

Mark Newman, Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer

JCC Staff

Mayers Electric Company

Jeff Zipkin and Family Jeffrey and Anne Adams & Family

Mr. John Isidor & Ms. Sandy Kaltman

John & Jennifer Stein Madison Wealth Management Ed Kuresman

HOLE SPONSORS Anonymous (2) Dr. Larry Newman / Allergy and Asthma Associates, Inc. Ed Nemo Frank & Rosemary Bloom Gillman Family H-M Company

Julie & Rick Kantor Knue Family Lara and Ronnen Isakov McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. Molloy Roofing Company Silverman and Company, Inc. Waldman & Co. CPA’s

PAR-TEE SPONSORS H-M Company

Northeast Orthodontic Specialists

Marilyn & Tommy Zemboch

Nina & Edward Paul Northeast Orthodontic Specialists

ProScan Imaging Prosource Scott Adams Family Fund SwimSafe Pool Management, Inc. Terri & Walter Solomon The Barnes Black Dakoske Group at UBS TOPICZ Weil Kahn Funeral Home Wilbur & Miriam Cohen

TEE SPONSORS Alan G. Solomon CPA Derringer Company James Dworkin Lindsay and Joshua Frankel Malcolm & Glenda Bernstein Rabbi Jonathan L. Hecht, Ph.D.

Stacey and David Schimberg Steve & Dorothy Eppstein Vonlehman & Company Jami Vallandingham Weisser & Wolf

COURT SPONSORS Lion Group Inc.

Shep & Hayley Englander

Sponsor list as of June 1, 2020

AUGUST JCC FAMILY MOVE-A-THON August 3 - 7 | Virtual Compete against other J families in our first ever Move-A-Thon! Track how many minutes your family can move throughout the week by biking, walking, running, dancing, scootering and more! The family with the most minutes wins a special prize! Stay up-to-date with other competitors on our J Cincy Families Facebook Group and use the #jfamilymoveathon.

SUMMER COFFEE TALKS WITH RABBI SHENA August 20, 11am | Virtual FREE with RSVP What can Jewish Wisdom teach about our lives today? Let's explore what our sages say from ancient and modern sources in a lively interactive discussion.

JEWISH WOMEN AND THE VOTE August 1 - 31 | Virtual 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which provided millions of women with the right to vote. Though we commemorate the centennial, the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920 still left many in disenfranchisement. Across the country, the centennial of the 19th Amendment and the work of the women who fought for its passage are being recognized. In this virtual exhibit we hope to elevate and reflect on the significance of the voices and efforts of Jewish women. View the exhibit on our website through the month of August.

SAVE THE DATES FARMERS’ MARKET September 13, 9:30am Stock up on apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah and browse a variety of produce and other handcrafted goods from local farms and artisans! Dozens of vendors will be on hand selling everything from challah and honey cake to coffee and hummus.

Interested in being a vendor this year?

Visit MayersonJCC.org to sign up!

MAYERSON JCC ANNUAL MEETING September 14, 7pm

ONGOING PROGRAMS 60 & BETTER ZOOM CALLS Are you 60 or older and interested in programs over Zoom video meeting? You can participate in the below events from your smartphone or home computer. To join, please email Melissa - mshrimplin@mayersonjcc.org

ACTIVE MINDS DISCUSSION GROUP Mondays and Tuesdays, 1pm | Virtual

FRIDAY SHABBAT BLESSINGS Facilitator: Rabbi Shena Potter Jaffee, Director of Jewish Life Fridays, 12pm | Virtual

ARTS & IDEAS SEASON SPONSORS

as of 12/16/19 The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation Rockwern Charitable Foundation Susan S. Friedlander Jen & John Stein

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AT-HOME ACTIVITIES FOR 60 & BETTER During this time of isolation and social distancing, many of the activities and programs enjoyed by seniors have been put on hold.

If you’re an older adult here are a few fun things to do at home!

FREE PUZZLES! The Washington Post has Daily, Sunday, and Classic crossword puzzles available online for free! You can print the puzzles if you have a printer available, or you can fill them out on the website. Click here.

EXPLORE CONTENT FROM THOUSANDS OF MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Virtual tours of history, science, and art are all available with Google Arts and Culture. But that’s not all, you can also take virtual travel tours from Broadway in New York to Yosemite in California, see so much of what our country and the world have to offer! Click here.

SCHEDULE A VIRTUAL VISIT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Skype and Zoom are both free online, and allow you to see and talk to your favorite people right from home. To learn about what Skype is and how to use it check out this series of videos. Click here for Skype. Click here for Zoom.

ONLINE LIBRARY SERVICES Although a trip to the library may not be possible, plenty of library resources are available online. If you don’t already have a library card you can apply for one online. Click here. If you do have a library card simply click here to access thousands of magazines, movies, books, and audio-books for free. Near the top of the “eBranch page” there are two videos to better explain which virtual services to use and how to use them.

VIRTUAL LECTURES Check out the Cincinnati Museum Center’s YouTube lecture series!

Click here. Architecture and astronauts are some of the Ohio specific topics you can learn about.

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MEALS ON WHEELS Mayerson JCC’s Meals on Wheels program delivers prepared kosher meals for seniors who have difficulty shopping or cooking for themselves.

The program has helped seniors in the community for over 30 years, delivering as many as 52,505 meals per year - making it essential to the community.

While a sense of community at the J can be seen on any given day, it was at the forefront this March. As the coronavirus quarantine went into effect, staff from organizations throughout the J’s campus helped prepare thousands of frozen and shelf-stable meals for the coming weeks.

Director of Senior Adult Services Susan BradleyMeyer perfectly orchestrated the moving parts, working alongside the kitchen staff to 60 & Better programs supported in part by:

coordinate our effort. As the days went on, meals stacked up, eventually completely filling the freezers, a monolith of food standing as a testament to the dedicated kitchen staff and their new helpers. Seeing the final product came with a feeling of accomplishment.

The work didn’t stop there, the next step was to deliver all of the food. As the volunteer delivery drivers left, for some the Meals on Wheels program became something much more tangible. The people helped by Meals on Wheels are not nameless or faceless, and they don’t live somewhere we’ve never been to or heard of. They are our neighbors, and although the vulnerable people the program helps aren’t always visible, their struggles are still present.

Luckily there is a caring community of staff and volunteers to show kindness and extend a helping hand. Service to the community is one of the pillars of the J’s mission. Our staff and volunteers work every day to serve the community and are proud to do it.

Strengthening Jewish Cincinnati & other generous donors

8485 RIDGE ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45236 Supported by The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati and other generous donors. Certain programs also receive funds administered by the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

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SUMMER 2020

C R E AT E YO U R J E W I S H L E G AC Y 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!

Relax. Help is here.

StarPoint Home Care aides can help with your daily living activities so you can feel comfortable, secure, and independent, while remaining in familiar surroundings—whether it’s at home, in a hospital, or in a skilled rehab facility. We will make sure your needs are met with utmost care.

513-766-3339 | StarPointHomeCare.org

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