2012 VOSJCC Summer Centerline

CenterLine Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

July/August 2012 • Volume 10, Issue 4

Your JCC Magazine

Inside this Issue: Mickey Lit Reading Corner pg. 5 Taglit-Birthright Israel Trip pg. 7 Scholarship Fund pg. 8 Why We Give - The Kurs pg. 10 Spotlight on the J pg. 12 Members of the Month pg. 16

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August 12 | 11 am - 2 pm

Our Jewish Community Fair is a great way to see the JCC in action and check out Jewish life in the Valley of the Sun. Representatives from local synagogues, Jewish agencies, schools and groups will be ready to answer questions about all our community has to offer.

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Contents

In this Issue Departments

4 Letter from the President & CEO

4 New Members 5 Mickey Lit Reading Corner

Features

6 Club J 15 Tributes 17 J Perks 16 M embers of the Month

12 Spotlight on the J

Your JCC Staff

7 Taglit-Birthright Israel Trip 10 W hy We Give - The Kurs Course Listings

9 Fitness & Group Fitness 13 Adult Programs 14 Aquatics

Scholarships Available for all Youth Programs Regardless of faith or ethnicity.

Call Cynthia Lupiloff at ext. 1290 for more information.

Cover Picture: Megan Narde

480.483.7121

President & CEO Stuart Wachs | ext. 1101

Accounting Debbie Siebels CFO | ext. 1210 Marcia Fiedler Bookkeeper | ext. 1207 Sylvia Quiroz Accounts Payable | ext. 1116 Sami Wade Accounts Receivable | ext. 1209

Administration Alisa B. Chatinsky Development Director | ext. 1203 Nancy Cooper H/R Director | ext. 1217 Harriet Colan Office Manager | ext. 1213 Joyce Horowitz Executive Secretary | ext. 1226

Marketing Nicole La Cour Graphic Designer | ext. 1286 Lili Zrihen Web & Social Media Specialist | ext. 1122

Programming Suzanne Swift Program Director | ext. 1201

Adult Services Erin Searle Adult Services Director | ext. 1205

Early Childhood Center Deena Boone ECE Co-Director | ext. 1705 Dani Hibert ECE Co-Director | ext. 1706

Fitness, Aquatics & Membership Dae Williams Fitness & Aquatics Director | ext. 1278 Lisa Robins Group Fitness Director | ext. 1281 Lisa Owens Membership Sales Director | ext. 1287 Cynthia Lupiloff Habonim Concierge | ext. 1290 Susan Ference Membership Coordinator | ext. 1291

Israel Center Tamar Farber Israel Center Director | ext. 1109

Sports & Recreation Anthony Petterson Sports & Rec. Director | ext. 1280 Alex Sachs Youth Sports & Maccabi Delegation Head | ext. 1703

Volume 10, Issue 4 Centerline, July/August 2012 JCC Centerline is published three times per year by The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center.

Send Address Changes to: Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste 203, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Youth & Camping Deborah Winegarden Youth & Camping Co-Director | ext. 1276 Mitch Cohen Youth & Camping Co-Director | ext. 1277 Laura Taylor Youth & Camping Office Manager | ext. 1275

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Jewish Community Association President & CEO

Hope your summer is off to a great start.

When I was getting ready to move down to Phoenix everyone said “Just wait for the summer, it is so hot!” I have to say I am enjoying the heat so far and it definitely beats the humidity in Minnesota or other cities I have lived in. Summer at the JCC is off to a “hot” start with Day Camp starting up, 40 young adults are attending our Taglit-Birthright Israel Trip, preparation for the JCC Golf Tournament Fore the Kids is getting underway and members such as our June member of the month John McCombs are keeping in great shape and enjoying the facilities.

I am privileged to have come on board as the new President & CEO of the Association and of your JCC. My first three months have been incredible. I have found this to be a very welcoming community.

Thanks so much to all of those that have welcomed me and wished me the best of luck; it has meant a lot to me.

This summer also brings some planning and changes as we look to continuously improve our programs, service delivery and most importantly the experiences you have every time you come to the JCC. I am very excited to be part of the renaissance of our JCC and Jewish community. My vision for the JCC is an organization which provides experiences that enrich the lives of our members, participants and community. My first focus will be on building a solid foundation from which we can springboard our growth and fulfill our mission. During the coming months we will be evaluating our departments looking at the services we provide, the manner in which we provide them and creating strategic plans to move ourselves forward in a manner of excellence.

I look forward to seeing you around the J and working with many of you as we head down this new exciting chapter in the JCC’s and our Jewish community’s life. To be truly successful in serving the needs of our community, inspiring life balance and creating vibrant pathways for Jewish life will take all of us. As is said in Peirke Avot – “It is not your duty to complete the work, but neither are you excused from it”.

I am fortunate to have a great staff and wonderful board leadership.

Please refer your friends and neighbors to join the JCC, please make your annual gift to the JCC to help us serve the community and please come and enjoy all your JCC has to offer. Thank you for your past commitment to the JCC, for your future participation and for being a valued part of our family.

Shalom, Stuart Wachs, President & CEO

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April 2012 Judy & Robert Bass Michelle Breit Hillary & Daniel Burns David Davidoff Sean Deacon Susan Engelson Omer Falach Shaouli Falach Joshua Farrington Karla Fathing Kathy & Jay Friedman Candice & Mark Gimbel Tyler Griffin Nancy Harbin Joanne Howden Natalie & Mordechay Iskhakov Lisa Rose & Christie Jacques Adam & Vanessa Jaffe Joshua & Heidi Kaplan Warren Kaplan Steven & Vicky Absalom Kaufman Rina & Thomas Kim Erik & Sarah Larson Jackie & David Lester Clare & Kun Feng Lin Jill & Nicholas McCabe Tom & Meri Moffett Sherry Moore Aimet Morales Stephen & Scott Murphey Randi Orchard Parker Pushor David & Linda Schnitzer Cindy & Jeffrey Schweikert Susan Silver Michael Silverberg Kathy & Ken Grant Trainor Rhoda Waisel Rob Wax Marc & Andrea Weingel

May 2012 Arielle Abed Chris Arnold Andrew Bart Alon & May Bohm & family Wendy & Matt Chandross & family Ryan Christensen Alina Chu Kim Cohen Jordan Darling Kimberly DeClue, Richard Ferris & family Hilary & Douglas Cooper & family Dylan Courtney Dawn Hamberg, Alan Davis & family Jordan Dunatov Tamar Elkabats, Aharon Zarger & family Danny Fossey Adam Arkeils & Dorit Futerman Suzanne Graham & Family Allison Goozh, Zach Wagner & family Audrey & Amiel Greenberg Thomas Hale Troy & Tabitha Harling & family Eric Hatch Todd & Karen Herzog & family Tim & Tammy Hirsch & family Angela & Jeremy Kisner & family Ilanit & Daniel Levitin & family Jacqueline Mast Austin Moore Derek Nalette Elizabeth & Shawn Naughton & family Kim & Mark Neidich

Parthavi & Pratik Patel & family Shawn Perona Brandon Reyes Herman Scheller David & Linda Schnitzer & family Lynn Schumacher Bridgette & Matthew Shay & family Barbara Shelley Kevin Sherrill Thomas Simpson Laurie Steen Travis Steiner Stephen & Vicki Wallach Brandon Welner

June 2012 Jennifer & Matthew Ain Ali Asayesh Jon Basha Priyanka & Raj Menon Bhargava Erika & Jacob Brown Limor & David Caspi Anna & Donell Chimonas Tracy Cohen Lindsay Cohen Martin Corpus Jason Diamond Tia Diamontopoulos Wendy & Mel Dryman Tessa Gittleman Paul & Sandi Goldstein Ashley Hall Jody Hanover Carmen & Luis Hashimoto Amanda Hays Cynthia & Tayler Heath Sarah & Charles McHugh Hemmati Julissa Herrera Loni Hill Lambeth Hochwald Connor Huntington Kelly Huntington Cory Irvine Patricia Johnson Angela & Erik Josephs Leonora Ketyer Ronda & Sheldon Kottle Jeremy Lerner Liam Levinson Sharon & Joe Luber Cliff Marg Danielle Markovitz Justin Markowitz Sarah Crow & James McCabe Roslyn & Jack Met Danny Nelson Brad & Tammar Pasternak Nancy Pollinger Shelly Post Jessica Roberts Aliza & Paul Rosenberg Gabrielle Rozio Emily & Todd Schwedt Dereck Shrader Dan Shtutman Amber Nann & Frank Shulman Gennaro Silvestro Kathy & Paul Simmonds Nancy Sneirson Lanni Solochek Kelly & Robert Titus Ellen Tourine Steven Tuchman Nolan Weinstein Jamie & Tim Willson

Mickey Lit Reading Corner

Seven years ago the Early Childhood Center dedicated the Mickey Lit Reading Corner in memory of Mickey Lit, a JCC preschool teacher for more than 28 years.

During Mickey’s years of teaching, she touched so many lives. Children that were in her classroom many years ago are now sending their children to the J. The Ungar family in particular has now enrolled their children in the preschool. On their first day back in August, Suzanne Ungar walked by the reading Corner and immediately recognized Mickey’s name and beloved painted giraffe in the library. She shared her experience with co-director, Dani Hibert, As we passed the Mickey Lit Reading Corner, it made me feel at ease, knowing that I remember my wonderful preschool experience, and know that my son Emmett will be given the best here. Suzanne also remembered Mickey reading to her, I have fond memories of her voice, particularly of her reading to us at story time.

In addition to Mickey Lit leaving such a profound impact on her students throughout the years, she also left the school some of her teaching tools and books.

Recently, Marla Geser, Ethical Start coordinator, came across a box of Mickey’s items and found beautiful hand drawings representing some of the Jewish holidays. Marla stated I wanted to preserve the drawings and showcase them to the children and parents for years to come. The Early Childhood Center has now framed the work and they are on display in the hallways of the preschool.

Mickey was a valued and treasured teacher and the Early Childhood Center would like to thank Mickey for all of her hard work and dedication through out the years. Truly it is amazing that one teacher can have such an impact on past and future generations.

the Parenting Place workshops • safety programs • parenting lounge & more!

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Children & Club J = Peace Of Mind!

Choosing the right afterschool program is more than simply finding a safe place for your children when the school day ends. It means finding a place where your child can have fun while being creative and actively engaged in activities that encourage new friendships, learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth. You want to find a place where your child is listened to, treated with care, respected and where they want to come to hang out with friends and learn.

Club J at the JCC offers all of this and more. We provide a quality afterschool program that offers unique and exciting opportunities for children in grades K - 5 in a comfortable and nurturing environment.

Through the leadership of dedicated staff, Club J participants are treated to afternoons of fun and games while still completing their homework.

As noted by Club J mom Susan, “Club J continues to bring me so much peace knowing that my children are secure and safe. They both have so much fun. I have always said to anyone who is in need of an aftercare program to consider Club J. Every time I come to pick my children up from Club J, I can see in their smiling faces what a wonderful afternoon they have had and that they enjoyed interacting with your staff. Everyday it seems that the time they have spent at Club J has made a difference in their world! This is a gift to our family and for that I will be forever grateful.”

As you can see, Club J makes a huge impact in the lives of children everyday. We are committed to fostering a child’s growth and development in a place where a kid can be a kid.

For more information on Club J please contact Deborah Winegarden or Mitch Cohen at 480.634.4949.

Summer Camp

2012

Desert Boogie 2012 Sunday, September 9 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the JCC

We have something for Everyone!

Live, Grow &

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Sports Camp Itty BittyTM Sports Camp Gymnastics Camp Cooking Camp

Performing Arts Camp Strong Girls Camp Mad Science Camp Lego Camp

Tennis Camp Basketball Camp & More!

Register today. Call Shemesh Day Camp 480.634.4949 or Kochavim Day Camp 480.659.7769.

Give your children a summer experience that they will never forget!

Living Energy presents the 8th Annual Back to School Bash for Valley 5th - 7th graders including music, dancing, fun, snacks and prizes! Parents’ lounge hosted by our sponsors is free to parent’s of attendees.

Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door Purchase advance tickets online | www.desertboogie.com.

Advance ticket sales close on Friday, September 7, 9 pm Questions: info@livingenergy.com or call 480.425.0700.

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A Gift of a Lifetime

Highlights of the Phoenix Community Taglit-Birthright Israel Trip: June 10 - 21, 2012

On Sunday, June 10, fourty young adults gathered at the Los Angeles International Terminal, anxious and excited for a trip of a lifetime! I, Erin Searle, Director of Adult Services & Cultural Arts, along with Tamar Farber, Director of the Israel Center, were about to travel 15 hours with 40 Jewish young adults to the Holy Land, the Land of Milk and Honey, Eretz Yisrael.

The gift of a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip is an invaluable gift for those who are lucky to receive it. A combination of funds from the Israeli Government, individual donors and philanthropists and local Jewish communities worldwide, including the Jewish Community Association, contribute to Taglit-Birthright Israel in order for it to be possible to send thousands of young Jews to Israel each year. Each Taglit-Birthright Israel trip is coordinated by a trip organizer; this year’s Phoenix community trip was coordinated by Kenes-Awesome Israel. A fairly new player in the Taglit world as a trip organizer, having run trips for about three seasons thus far, they arranged a comprehensive itinerary that was both fun and educational.

As we toured the land of Israel, we breathed the air of our ancestors, touched the walls of Jerusalem, wrote notes to place in the Kotel (Western Wall), and tasted the unique flavors of the Land of Israel. The journey around Israel first took our group to the South where we had a Bedouin experience inclusive of dinner in Bedouin tents, desert camel riding and an overnight under the stars. While waking up early in the morning is usually not a highlight for many young adults, this group was excited to wake up and hike Masada the very next day. After floating in the Dead Sea (did you know it is the lowest place on earth?) the group was ready to see what other parts of Israel had in store for them.

The next few days took our bus North where we experienced the beauty of the Golan Heights, kayaked on the Hasbani River and had our mifgash, or encounter, with our Israeli soldiers. The soldiers joined our bus for about four days, where they participated in programming just like the Americans and thus, the American participants were able to meet and connect with Israelis their own age. The experiences and sharing between the Israelis and Americans were among some of the most indescribably beautiful parts of the trip. The learning, exchange of information and connections that were developed will be the memories that many remember for their lifetime.

Driving into Jerusalem and stopping to say the Shehecheyanu blessing (the blessing that celebrates special occasions) was a very spiritual and emotional experience for many of us this summer. Being in Jerusalem for the first time in your life, after hearing about it in Hebrew School for years was exciting and unbelievable for many of our participants. Seeing the sunset across the Jerusalem stone, it was evident that Jerusalem really is the City of Gold, “Yerushalaim shel Zahav.” From the happiness and joy found in Jerusalem, there is also the sadness that comes from visiting Yad Va’shem, literally meaning hand and name, which is the name of the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Israel, as well as Mt. Herzl, the final resting place of Israeli dignitaries and fallen soldiers. The exploration between history and memory is a vital part of the Taglit-Birthright Israel experience. The impact of the Holocaust has on Israeli society and culture is important to understand when learning about our homeland. The final day of our journey was spent in Tel Aviv. We visited Independence Hall – where we had the opportunity to sit in the exact same seats as the leaders and dignitaries who sat and heard the declaration of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948.

As it is stated on the Taglit-Birthright Israel website: The trip aims to strengthen participants’ Jewish identity; to build an understanding, friendship and lasting bond with the land and people of Israel; and to reinforce the solidarity of the Jewish people worldwide. It is undeniably evident that this trip does exactly that and more. Our group first met on May 2nd for an orientation session and one participant said “am I crazy for travelling to a foreign country with 39 strangers?” And while everyone else laughed it off nervously, I knew that they had no idea how close they would get on the trip. While the trip is only 10 days long, the bonds and connections formed – from the airplane flight to the bus rides, sharing a camel hump together, and emotions at the Kotel (Western Wall), this group of young adults from Phoenix were unquestionably no longer strangers.

As we return “home” from our homeland, our participants reflect on their journey of a lifetime. Memories they will never forget, and experiences that they will tell their friends and family in hopes of keeping those memories alive forever. While the Taglit-Birthright Israel experience is over for this group, the journey and exploration of their Judaism continues.

Taglit-Birthright Israel received an allocation for 2012 from the Jewish Comminity Association and the Israel Overseas Council.

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John C. Lincoln Healthcare & RBC Wealth Management Lead the Summer Camp Scholarship Fund The JCC was recently awarded two, $5000 scholarships to help our kids.

The John C. Lincoln Health Foundation grant provides scholarships for Shemesh day campers and opens up a world of opportunity. Many of our scholarship recipients would be spending their days home alone if not for the generosity of John C. Lincoln employee giving program Lincoln GIVES. Our friend Allan Flader of Flader Wealth Consulting Group helped us garner a $5000 grant from its parent corporation RBC Wealth Management to use towards camp and Club J afterschool program scholarships.

Your gift puts the smile on the face of a youngster and provides a strong Jewish connection and brings hundreds of children together to learn, explore, laugh, be entertained and feel inspired.

In addition, the following individuals made a gift to the Robert Gottschalk Memorial Scholarship Fund to assist with camp and preschool scholarships.

Allan & Sharon Bulman Paul & Flo Eckstein Richard Epstein & Judy Ackerman Michael Feinstein David Frazer Terry Gentill Koosed Selma Glass David & Naomi Goodell Mark Gotfried Irving & Reesa Gottschalk

Clarence & Adeline Gould Jonathan & Rachel Hoffer Pam Kaplan Michael Lanes Terri Leon Kenneth & Jill Leshin Gregory & Sandra Meyerson Leonard & Phyllis Miller Harold & Phyllis Morgan Mike & Stacy Moskowitz Steven & Diane Ozer

Herman & Vivian Rosen Al & Fran Sachs Joel & Mary Shapiro Paula Sherman Kristen Smolensky Errol & Berry Sweet Jay & Gail Weiss As of 6-21-2012

Please join these businesses and individuals and make a gift today!

Visit www.vosjcc.org/donate.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 am | 12 classes Dates Codes May 8 - June 14 | 12MAY SW0024 June 19 - July 26 | 12JUN SW0024 M: $145 NM: $290 Drop-in: $16 & $26

JCC Ballet & Dance Center

Gaby’s Principles of Training: • Stretch & Alignment • Ballet • Dance • Pilates • Cardio Barre 12 weeks | 1 class/week M: $90 NM: $100

Junior Kids Ballet

Mondays | 4 - 5 pm Session 1: April 16 - July 2 Code: SW0031B Session 2: July 9 - Sept. 24 Code: SW0031A

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60 minutes Fee Code 1 $65 SW0502Y Private Sessions Members only.

3 $193 SW0503Y 60 minutes Fee Code 6 $363 SW0504Y 1 $65 SW0502 3 $193 SW0503 Buddy Sessions 6 $363 SW0504 60 minutes Fee Per Person Code 1 $48 SW0508Y 30 minutes Fee Code $136 SW0509Y 1 $39 SW0526 3 $262 3 $110 SW0527 6 6 $200 SW0528

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JCC Cycle Club | Sunday Mornings | 7 am | JCC parking lot Meet at the JCC every Sunday for early rides. Club developed by members looking to improve their technique, while sharing their passion and dedication for cycling. Free to Members For full class descriptions please refer to the Summer 2012 Program Guide.

The Group Fitness Movement Studio is now open, offering cutting-edge fitness programs.

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July | Stretch & Massage Month

JOIN US! Stretch & Release Master Class with Sue

Sunday, July 22 | 10:30 am | Social Hall With a deep concern for helping people move through daily life, this 45-minute class will help create more energy, eliminate pain and release excess tension as it balances the body. All fitness levels encouraged!

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Why We Give - The Kurs

It’s all in the Family!

There is a Hasidic saying, “Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way with all his strength.” This is certainly the case with the Kur family, Kimberly, Norm and boys Brian (9) and Ethan (7), who, over the years, have immersed themselves in Jewish giving.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, it was Kimberly’s parents who encouraged her to get involved in the Jewish Federation. Kimberly recalls, “I immediately felt plugged in. I felt that sense of community, belonging and warmth that appealed to me.” It was a different feeling from the secular community work she had done previously, having deferred law school to work for a national activist organization focused on ending homelessness and poverty.

During Kimberly and Norm’s courtship, Kimberly continued to take on new challenges as a board member of the Young Leader Council of the Philadelphia Federation. Soon after, Norm’s employment brought them to Arizona, where the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix immediately engaged Kimberly and Norm in local causes. Norm supported Kimberly in all her leadership roles, and as she became more involved, he learned by osmosis. Kimberly and Norm participated in many national and regional young leadership conferences, and Kimberly served on UJC’s National Young Leadership Cabinet. All the while Kimberly continued to assume new positions first as a member of the Federation’s Young Leadership Division Board and later the Women’s Philanthropy Board. By 2009, Kimberly was involved in full-time work, synagogue and the Federation, not to mention, raising two young boys. She was presented with the amazing opportunity to become a Wexner Fellow that year and participated with Norm in two of the summer institutes and engaged in an intensive two-year course of study with 19 cohorts.

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transition through his first overnight camp experience, but was none-the-less inspired by the program and Kimberly’s dedication to the Jewish community and Israel.

In 2010, Kimberly joined the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center board of directors. It was an easy transition because of the family’s involvement in the JCC since day one. “The J is our kids’ home away from home,” Kimberly explained. “The boys have been involved in almost every youth program which has given them a positive sense of self and the community,” she added.

Brian shared that his favorite time at the JCC was “the alone time I get when mom and dad work out.” Brian also enjoys taking karate with Noel Washington every Tuesday and Thursday, while brother Ethan loves to play basketball.

The boys have great pride in seeing their name listed as donors—for the original campus campaign, as charter members of the JCC and their picture on the Wall of Honor for Habonim Society donors. Kimberly and Norm have instilled the responsibility to give back. Brian and Ethan have a share/save/spend allocation process for their allowance to teach them tzedakah. They also participate as a family in donorschoose.org, an online charity to connect people to classrooms in need. Brian explained, “Some people need more than us. It’s fun to give.” The boys are also participating in tamhui, which stems from a medieval practice when Jews donated to a community collection plate, and those in need could take from the collection. At Congregation Or Chadash Religious School, they are designating portions of the collection for donation to five worthy charitable organizations.

The Kur family is dedicated to the success of the new Jewish Community Association and the JCC. Kimberly is a member of the Association board of directors, and Norm, in addition to serving on the finance committee of their synagogue, serves on the JCC’s youth sports committee. They believe the Association is critical to building a welcoming, vibrant and sustainable Jewish community that strategically allocates resources to positively impact the lives of those in need. Drawn through the passion in Kimberly’s heart and Norm’s unwavering support, the entire family has been guided to Jewish philanthropy—strengthening our community, improving lives and teaching tzedakah.

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Scholarship Society | $10,000 + The Crystal Family Foundation Judith & Robert* Gottschalk & Family

Platinum Members | $7,500 - $9,999 Donna & Joel Kramer Family Dottie & Murray Goodman Kathy & David Tinkelman Family Debra Berkowitz, Gary Weiss & Family

Gold Members | $4,000 - $7,499

The Shirley Bielsky* Family Jean & Harold* Grossman Foundation Suzanne & Steven Hilton & Family Brooke & James Levy, Family Donor Fund Stacy, Bill, Samantha & Gabrielle Richman Fran & Al Sachs Penny & Robert Sarver & Family Sara, Bob, Adam & Jeffrey Silver BenĂŠe Hilton-Spiegel & Jay Spiegel Families Irit, Jonathan & Maya Tratt

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Alison, Michael, Nora, Sadie & Joshua Feinberg Brenda, Jim, Megan & Courtney Fried Lois & David Goldman Stephanie & Adam Goodman Helen & Steve Gubin Anita & Jerome Gutkin Susan & Jonathan Harris Family Shari & Irwin Kanefsky Rich Kasper & Julia Rosen Family Kimberly & Norman Kur & Family Karen & Franklin Lewkowitz Phyllis & Len Miller Stephanie, Jeff, Ethan & Ella Mindlin Mintz-Delgado Family Colette & Benjamin Myers Family Karen, Rob, Arielle & Maia Nagle Diane, Steve, Danny & Jackie Ozer Elisa, Jonathan & Hailey Pinkus Jennifer & John Rawicz & Family Leiba & Danny Schwartz Shannon, Matthew, Zachary & Samantha Sonder Suzanne & Richard Swift & Family Mary & Larry Trachtenberg Donna & Rudy Troisi & Family

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Matanah Society | $600 - $1,999 Vicki and Howard Cabot Sheila Corwin Peg & Neil Hiller Esther Sue & Robert Karatz Elaine & Michael Kates Sue Jaffee & Neal Kurn Sondra & William Myers Evelyn & Bob Patterson Joel Price & Judy Sussman Robert Roos Morton Scult Julee Landau Shahon * of blessed memory New Society Members For more information contact Alisa Chatinsky ext. 1203.

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Spotlight on the J Women’s Seder

Yom Ha’Zikaron The social hall was packed for the Yom Ha’Zikaron ceremony in honor of Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers. The crowd which included many teens from Hebrew High experienced a meaningful and emotional event and connected to one of Israel’s most sacred days. Several members of the community participated in the ceremony and spoke about their personal experiences. Mr. Eyal Lev spoke about his cousins, two brothers from the same family that both fell in defense of the State of Israel and described some of the emotions that his bereaved family members have experienced. Among the many volunteers who took part in the ceremony were several teens that sang or played an instrument. Some of these teens have recently received Grossman Israel Experience scholarships for a trip to Israel and they chose to give back through volunteering on Yom Ha’Zikaron.

Yom Ha’Atzmaut Over 2,000 people attended Israel at 64Celebrating the Arts while enjoying the many activities, performances and fun atmosphere.

School children from across the Valley came to the JCC with a purpose – either to perform songs that they had been rehearsing in class or to see their art work displayed in the building.

Children enjoyed many educational workshops; including “green screen” photography where they could chose their favorite location in Israel and take a picture of themselves there. The Yuval Ron Trio had the audience up on their feet dancing in circles to the tunes of well known Israeli-Yemenite songs. Many participants who attended the screening of Israel Inside commented that the movie was both educational and inspirational and that they would like it screened again. Stay tuned for an additional screening of Israel Inside in the Fall.

Fitness Expo

For the third consecutive year, The JCC fitness department has hosted the 2012 FitnessFest Conference, April 19 - 22nd, at our beautiful Campus.

Highlights of the weekend included sweating to Alex McLean’s QiGnition dance workout, TRX master classes on the gym floor, Master Trainer Brett Klika’s Body Weight Bootcamp with 90+ participants hooting and hollering, and of course the sunshine sparkling over the many aqua workshops held at our beautiful saltwater pool.

A huge applause to YOU, our JCC members, who were gracious, patient and understanding to allow us to showcase our state-of-the-art facility to more than 300 fitness professionals from across the country. A special thank you to the entire FitnessFest staff and volunteers, Amy Abernethy, Dae Williams, Leah from Levi Café, and our amazing security, maintenance and housekeeping staff, who without, none of this could be possible.

On Thursday March 29th, over 80 women participated in the 3rd Annual Women’s Seder led by Rabbi Elana Kanter. Rabbi Kanter led a moving and emotional service, inclusive of clips of Debbie Friedman and her music. Each woman was given a tambourine to use as they sang “Miriam’s Song.” Brandeis National Committee co-sponsored the event, but women who attended were affiliated with Brandeis, Hadassah, the JCC and many other organizations in the Valley. The women who attended spanned generations as mothers, daughters and grandmothers. The event was spiritual, uplifting and joyous.

A time of reflection and thanks, Rabbi Kanter surely inspired the women who participated in the Seder. It seems as if every woman left excited and looking forward to next year’s Seder.

Congratulations Pre-K Class of 2012!

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J Gallery

Look for Upcoming Artists The inaugural year of the JGallery was off to a great start. Karen Bell-Zinn, Freddie Lieberman and Lee Zoloto all had the opportunity to exhibit their art over the past few months. While the gallery is taking a break this summer, it will start up the beginning of September. Be on the look out for fabulous new artist exhibits starting this Fall!

The JGallery provides space for local Jewish artists to display their work. Proceeds benefit both the artist as well as the JCC. For more information about upcoming artists or to apply for an exhibition, contact Erin Searle, erins@vosjcc.org.

Yom HaShoah – Community Days of Remembrance

April 16th - 22nd was the Community Days of Remembrance commemorating the Holocaust.

This year was especially meaningful as we honored WWII veterans. There was an art exhibit during the week displaying vintage photographs of WWII veterans with their stories of the war. We watched the movie, The Rescuers, generously brought to us

by Margery and Peter Arnold. The documentary traces the journey of Stephanie Nyombayire, a young Rwandan anti-genocide activist who connects with Sir Martin Gilbert, the renowned Holocaust historian, to travel across 15 countries and three continents interviewing survivors and descendants of the diplomats who rescued tens of thousands of Jews from the unspeakable horrors of the Nazi death camps. The documentary highlights 15 different non-Jewish diplomats, some even involved with the Nazi party, who risked their lives to save thousands of Jewish people.

While Nyombayire embarks upon this quest in an effort to uncover potential solutions for the ongoing genocide in Darfur, what develops from her journey with Gilbert demonstrates the ways in which the inherent good of the human spirit can surpass institutional evil no matter what the circumstance may be.

On the actual day of Yom HaShoah, Thursday April 19th, we held a 12-hour Reading of the Names, where volunteers representing different synagogues and groups from across the Valley volunteered their time to read names of victims who perished in the Holocaust. There was a short ceremony where Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane and Stuart Wachs, CEO of the Jewish Community Association spoke. During this ceremony participants read poems and prayers honoring Jewish War Veterans and commemorating the Holocaust. The community was invited to listen to Harry Adler speak about his story as a German Jewish refugee who returned to Europe as an American G.I. He met his wife, Ella Adler, a Holocaust survivor while serving in the Army. He told his story and those in attendance were lucky to hear him speak about his life and the lessons he learned from the Holocaust. The day culminated in the community wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration, hosted by Congregation Beth Israel.

Over 500 people attended the event. The lessons of the Holocaust remembered each year, are applicable to every generation, and every person – Jewish or non-Jewish…we must remember the atrocities and learn from them, just as Nyombayire did in the documentary The Rescuers.

Adult Programs Let’s Talk: A Current Events Discussion Group with Lee K.

Monthly | 1st Wednesday | 1:30 - 3 pm Join Lee as he facilitates a stimulating discussion of the events of the week.

Drop-in at the J June 6 | August 1 Free.

Please Note: No July meeting

Mature Mavens Dinners

Monthly | 3rd Thursday | 5 pm Meet up with friends and socialize over dinner. Dinner is separate checks.

Reservations required by calling the JCC. Date Location

Code

July 19 Olive Garden ACS3 Cactus/Tatum

August 16 Paradise Bakery ACS4 Doubletree Ranch Rd/Scottsdale Rd

NEW Widowed Community Support Group

Weekly | Thursdays | 6 - 8 pm | at the JCC On-Going Meet and talk with other individuals who have lost a spouse. Contact Jim Schwartz for more information: info@widowedcommunity.org

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JCC Minnows Youth Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons Saturdays & Sundays • 6 Months - 12 years

This innovative program brought to you by the JCC will provide children with the foundation for swimming while making them “swim safe.” Group classes are a 4:1 ratio per instructor, ensuring that each swimmer is given individual focus.

Level One Beginning Swimmers Sat 10 - 10:30 am SA00GS1A | Sat & Sun 10 - 10:30 am SA00GS1A1 Level Two Advanced Swimmers Sat 10:30 - 11 am SA00GS2B | Sat & Sun 10:30 - 11 am SA00GS2B2

Tots & Water | Saturdays & Sundays • 6 Months - 3 years Tots & Water is a unique parent/tot program that focuses on safety, motor skill development and swimming. The class consists of up to five swimmers and parents. The child learns through song, parent/tot interaction, games and one-on-one time with the instructor.

New, Lower Prices for Group Lessons!

M: $80 per month: 1 time per week $150 per month: 2 times per week NM: $160 per month: 1 time per week $320 per month: 2 times per week

Call or stop in for details about our new Program Rate option for non members.

Sat 11 am - 11:30 am SA00GS3A1 & SA00GS3A2 11 am - 11:30 am SA00GS3B1& SA00GS3B2

Program Rate: $115/month: 1 time per week $230/month: 2 times per week

Pre-registration is required. Ages 6 months to 36 months may participate. Inquire at the Welcome Desk.

Aquatics Personal Training

Shallow Water Aerobics

Instructor: Anne Wilson Mon, Wed, Fri: Noon - 1 pm M: $50 NM: $75 To register, call Anne Wilson 480.363.3867.

60 minute sessions Sessions M NM 6 $363 $426

Code SA0504

Daily: 9 - 10 am M: Free Code: SA0002

30 minute sessions Sessions M NM 6 $200 $252

Code SA0528

Competitive Swim Lessons

Deep Water Aerobics

Camelback Coaching Elite Masters Teen/Adult

If you need a break in the middle of the day what better way to spend your lunch hour than with an aquatic work out.

Work with one of our technique coaches to see how far the proper stroke can take you.

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Sessions M 6 $155

NM $215

Code SA00PCST6

Participate in high intensity swimming, weight training and cardiovascular testing.

Members Only.

Focus on cardio conditioning, improved flexibility, strength, endurance and balance. All fitness levels welcome.

Sunday - Friday: 8 - 9 am M: Free Code: SA0002

Members Only Class offers strength training and cardiovascular benefits with zero gravity impact. Buoyant equipment provided.

Swim Lessons - All Ages

Swim lessons are available for children and adults year-round in our heated pool.

Private Swim Lessons 30 minute sessions Sessions M 1 $32 3

$85 6

$155

Code SA0017 SA0018 SA0019

Developmental & Competitive Swim Team Program

Ages 5 - 18 | Ages 5 - 9 | 8:30 - 9:15 am | Ages 9/10 & Over | 9:15 - 10:15 am Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke to join our entry level developmental group.

All groups, including highly competitive groups require an evaluation for group placement.

Fees, practices days and times vary depending on group placement and practice choices.

Monthly fee is paid to the JCC. Additional annual registration fees for all swimmers are payable to Swim Neptune. Additional monthly fees payable to Swim Neptune may apply to swimmers in the competitive program, including USA Swimming meet entry fees.

Classes missed due to summer vacation plans do not preclude participation. If you miss one or more weeks of swim team you can make up each week with a week of clinic for free or pay for additional weeks.

Clinics: After summer season, our weekly stroke clinics run for 6 weeks.

Contact: Helen at Swim Neptune 480.695.0667. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Desk.

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Fun Day Sundays 11 am - 2 pm

Every Sunday, the JCC aquatics staff hosts Fun Day Sundays with games, prizes, a water slide and fun for the entire family. Ice cold lemonade is served pool-side to help beat the heat of summer.

Tributes

To: Susan & Steve Ference Mazel Tov on the marriage of your son Michael.

Suzanne & Richard Swift To: Sandi Feuer & Family In loving memory of Ronni.

Cynthia & Steve Lupiloff To: The Slepian Family Mazel Tov on Scott’s Bar Mitzvah.

Cynthia & Steve Lupiloff To: Abe Weinstein In honor of your 95th Birthday.

Marlene & Norm Bogen, Dorothy & Robert Bramoweth, Joan & Jon Goldberg, June & Ron Goldman, Laura & Ron Miller, Lev Pompushko & Sandra Ruskin, Sylvia & Eugene Sands, David Kahn & Lynne Sklar To: Dr. Sidney Zuber With best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

Shari & Irwin Kanefsky To: Howard Cabot With best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

Shari & Irwin Kanefsky

To: Andrew & Brenda Gorman & Family In memory of Ruth Geisler your beloved Grandmother.

Sharon, Matthew, Zachary & Samantha Sonder

To: Marie Siegel In memory of your beloved Son Dr. Robert Siegel.

David Kahn, Marilyn & Ray Steinberg To: Rana Schwartz In honor of your Special Birthday.

Paula & Larry Schleicher

To: Patti Evans In memory of your beloved Father.

Suzanne & Richard Swift

To: Rabbi Micah & Michelle Caplan Mazel Tov on Brianah’s Bat Mitzvah.

To: Anita Gutkin Mazel Tov on your Bat Mitzvah.

Leonard Frankel, Fran & Al Sachs

To: Andrea & Scott Quen In beloved Memory of your Father.

Susan & Steve Ference

To: The ECE Co-Directors & Staff You are wonderful!

Alison & Michael Feinberg

To: Tina Firetag In loving memory of Jules Firetag’s Yarzheit.

Dan, Danielle & Julia Feinblum

To: Shlomit & Seymour Gruber Mazel Tov on the birth of your daughter Sivan.

Suzanne & Richard Swift

To: Randi & Alan Jablin Mazel Tov on your marriage.

Shari & Irwin Kanefsky

To: Elaine & David Hirsch In memory of your beloved Father.

Suzanne & Richard Swift To: Robin & David Seitz Mazel Tov on your son Brian’s Bar Mitzvah.

Suzanne & Richard Swift

Congratulations JCC To: The Mindlin Family In memory of Paul Steinman.

Sharon, Matthew, Zachary & Samantha Sonder

To: Ron Burton Family In loving memory of Ron Burton.

Elaine & Joel Bernick

Make a Mitzvah • Birthdays

• Weddings • Anniversaries • Bar Mitzvahs • Get Well • In Memoriam Your tribute helps support the JCC and is a lovely way to show you care Contact harrietc@vosjcc.org or call ext. 1213

on 60 years of making us all feel that

“YOU BELONG HERE!”

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The 4th Annual JCC Scottsdale Firecracker Triathlon & Duathlon Will be held Sunday, July 8th at 5:30 am.

Register online at trifamilyracing.com

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Members of the Month June John McCombs - A JCC Fit Dad

John has been an active member since August 2004. He and his wife Robin, are parents to 4 beautiful, athletic children. John has made fitness a priority his entire life.

My goal is to live forever or die trying! Fitness helps me maintain an active life style and I hate to think of what my health would be if I didn’t work out.

Congratulations John!

July Sheila Berkowitz - A JCC Fit Grandmother

For more than four decades, Sheila has made fitness a priority in her life. Originally from Elizabeth, New Jersey, Sheila has continued her fitness regime in sunny Scottsdale, with husband Bob, and calls the JCC her home for fitness.

Sheila’s secret to her wellness success is making fitness a part of her daily life. I truly feel tired and listless when I miss a workout.

Sheila’s future goals and ambitions are to stay healthy, vibrant and fit.

She strives to be an inspiration to her grandchildren.

Sheila’s advice to fellow JCC members... “It takes 21 days to make a lifestyle change a habit… Do what feels good to you!”

Congratulations Sheila! Thank you for being an inspiration to us all.

Quinoa Pizza Bites Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 large eggs 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pizza sauce for dipping

Directions Place the quinoa and two cups of water in a covered pot. Bring to boil and then simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix all ingredients, except pizza sauce, in a medium mixing bowl.

Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top (one heaping tablespoon each), and press down gently to compact.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping. Sourced by: Fitsugar.com

Perks

J Our JCC Membership Just Got Better!

We know that it is hard to improve on a good thing, but we’ve added more value to your JCC membership. As a thank you to our members, the VOSJCC is pleased to present these discounts and special offers from participating local businesses in our community.

To take advantage of these discounts, show your valid JCC membership card at the time of purchase.

For more information on how to become a J Perks Member call Lisa Owens at 480.634.4909 ext. 1287 or e-mail at, lisao@vosjcc.org

Children Avy Merovitz Avydal Shaved Ice

10% off hourly event rate. 602.421.3707

Benjamin Caldarelli Benjamin College Consulting LLC Free initial consultation www.benjamincollegeconsulting.com

Jill Leshin The Traveling Tutor LLC

50% off diagnostic reading evaluation www.thetravelingtutoraz.com

Ora Kurland Ora Kurland Tutoring

Free consultation for tutoring services ora@morah-ora.com

Health Michelle Brown Joint Health Fitness

10% off initial session or series www.fluidjointhealth.com

Aaron Shuster Sunrider International

10% off products http://my.sunrider.com/financiallyfit/

Home/Business David Owens David Owens Farmers Insurance $10 gift card for every referral or insurance quote 480.277.6081

Jeff Lewis Carry A Smile Flipbook

10% Discount for JCC Members jeff@carryasmile.com

Jacque La Cour Web Design Services

10% Discount for JCC Members jlcour@yahoo.com

Gregg Bonn Premier Southwest Insurance Group Free insurance evaluation and quote www.psigllc.com

Robyn D. Young Robyn D. Young CPA LLC

15% off tax preparation or consulting services (first engagement only) www.YoungFTA.com

Beth Katz Katz Design Group

Free initial consultation beth@katzdesigngroup.com

Gary Zimtbaum, TeamLogicIT.com/CentralPHX

10% discount on any repair or upgrade. Flat rate $135 for malware removal (includes discount) – and we save your data necessary. www.TeamLogicIT.com/CentralPHX

Steve Dietrich The Logo Man

10% off any promotional products, 5% off printed or embroidered garments www.logoman.com

Rudy Troisi Reliable Background Screening rudy.troisi@reliablescreening.com

Randy Brick Brickprint

info@brickprint.com

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Retail

Jared Shapiro Infinity Solutions

Sharon Friendly Leave No Stone Unturned

Jared@infinitysol.com

10% off earrings, necklaces or bracelets 602.788.0351

Pets Elsa Brett Reilly’s B & B for Dogs, LLS

10% off boarding fee www.elsabrett.com

Toni Drugmand Sit Means Sit 10% off dog training

services (not applicable for equipment or products) www.nomoreleash.com

Real Estate Sandy Adler Best Arizona Homes

Bounty Hunter Biltmore Alli Goozh

25% discount (excluding artwork) Allieshopbountyhunter.com 602.954.5626

Senior Services Larry Esrick Affordable Home Care Solutions

sandy@bestarizonahomes.com

480.451.8183

Sammy Glassman The Williams Real Estate Group/Sunbelt Realty

Sharon O’Keefe Brookdale Place Paradise Valley

Portion of commission donated to the JCC upon closing sglassman@thewilliamsre.com

Complimentary dinner for two at Freedom Inn, Scottsdale www.brookdaleliving.com

Transportation Richard Fisher Peppers Car Service

10% off regular rates www.pepperscarservice.com 602-501-3328

Larry Schleicher Best Ride Airport Service

5% of each fare donated to the JCC 480.277.3055

Complimentary dinner for two at Brookdale Place, Paradise Valley www.brookdaleliving.com

Foothills Sports Medicine Rehabilitation to get you back out there!

Located inside the JCC- 2nd floor

Foothills Sports Medicine is excited to be a part of the JCC and proud to introduce our Physical Therapist Ian Chapple.

Come in for a free injury or running assessment! Call 480.634.4908 to schedule today.

We accept most insurances.

“The Therapy helped me tremendously and it was gratifying to witness the continual progress I made.” -Louise Epperson

Visit us online at www.foothillsrehab.com or call 480.634.4908 for more information.

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Freedom Inn Scottsdale Assisted Living & Memory Care

Scholarships Available for all Youth Programs

Regardless of faith or ethnicity.

Call Cynthia Lupiloff at ext. 1290 for more information, or e-mail: cynthial@vosjcc.org.

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The Ramsey Social Justice Foundation Presents Valley of the Sun JCC 14th Annual

Golf Tournament

FINOCCHIARO CONSTRUCTION

in partnership with Young Jewish Phoenix

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“YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM SPECIALISTS”

(602) 971-0337

Silverado Golf

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Sunday, November 11 | 8 am

Contact Harriet Colan at harrietc@vosjcc.org for more information.

FLOOD

Benefits children’s programs & scholarships

FIRE

July 15 & August 5 5 - 8:30 pm Adults Only

Make the JCC pool your summer destination.

• Live DJ • Tiki Bar - First two adult beverages on the house!

• Pool Concierge

Family Pool Party 11 am - 2 pm Join us July 15 as we celebrate going green!

For information and to register call Welcome Desk, 480.483.7121 ext. 1230. Free!

Summer Stress?

Unwind with a therapeutic massage at JSpa today!

Summer Special:

Buy 2 one-hour sessions and receive a 3rd free.

Contact the Welcome Desk for more information.

Discover a Haven for all Your Senses

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available Contact Alisa Chatinsky at alisac@vosjcc.org or call 480.483.7121 ext. 1203 for more information. www.vosjcc.org 19

Membership Offer Try us out for free! Come on in for a 7 day pass on us! * Offer expires July 31, 2012 • 12 month membership commitment. May not be combined with any other offer. *NEW members only.

Call the Membership office at 480-634-4909 or e-mail, membership@vosjcc.org.