DCJCC Fall Journal 2015

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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2015–NOVEMBER 2015 EntryPointDC •Young, Broke, and Jewish: High Holidays Simplified, p.12 EntryPointDC/ Classes • Discounted and Free High Holiday Tickets for Young Professionals, p.13 Film • To Life, p.8 2

Classes • Israeli Authors in Hebrew, (through October 28), p. 18 Classes • Hebrew Classes, (through October 28), p. 18

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Classes • The Akeidah Through the Arts: What Music and Painting Can Tell Us About One of the World’s Most Popular Bible Stories, p. 18

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Family • Day of Awe-some, p. 15

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Theater J • Queens Girl in the World, (through October 11) p. 7

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GLOE and Family • Tashlich Picnic at Rock Creek Park, p.14

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Theater J • Writing in the District: Women Playwrights of Washington, DC Speak Out, p. 7

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Special Event • Family Medical History Matters: Hereditary Cancer in the Jewish Community: A Conversation about BRCA1 & 2 Mutations, p.17

EntryPointDC • Fall 2015 Shabbat Clusters, p.13

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Theater J • Page to Stage Festival Presents Falling Out of Time, p. 7

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Volunteer • Hunger Action, p. 10

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Film and EntryPointDC • Famous Nathan and Big City // Hot Dog Happy Hour, p. 8 and 12

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Volunteer • Books to Prisons, p. 10

Volunteer • Hunger Action, p. 10

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EntryPointDC • Shabbat and a Show: Queens Girl in the World, p. 12

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Family • Sukkot Story Hour, p. 15 GLOE, EntryPointDC and Volunteer • Sukkot & Queer Youth Homelessness: Make it Better Building Project, p. 10, 12 and 14 Volunteer • Hunger Action, p. 10

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EntryPointDC • Master Smartphone Photography: filters, apps and more!, p. 12 Parenting Center • Babysitter Speed Dating, p. 16 WJFF • The Art Dealer, p. 8

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Classes • Introduction to Judaism, p. 18 Volunteer • Books to Prisons, p. 10

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Family • Family Shabasana: Shabbat Dinner and Family Yoga, p. 15

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Litfest • Etgar Keret, The Seven Good Years: A Memoir, p. 4 LitFest • The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival, p. 4

Parenting Center • Preparing for Childbirth: Prenatal Education for the Modern Family, (through November 4), p. 16 10

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Family • Sukkot Get Together and Community Sukkah Build, p. 15

Volunteer • Hunger Action, p. 10 4

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SEPTEMBER 2015 CON’T

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Parenting Center • Raising Healthy Eaters: How to Win the Mealtime Wars, p. 16 19

Classes • Love and Religion: An Interfaith Workshop for Jews and their Partners, p. 18

Parenting Center • Beyond the Bump, (through December 14), p. 16 Litfest • Replacement Lives: David Bezmozgis, Boris Fishman & Lara Vapnyar In Conversation, p. 4

Film • Labyrinth of Lies, p. 8

Classes • Beyond Tikkun Olam: Exploring Social

Litfest • An Evening with Michael Pollan, p. 4 Volunteer • Blood Drive, p. 10

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Litfest • Dina Gold, Stolen Legacy: Nazi Theft and the Quest for Justice at Krausenstrasse 17/18, Berlin, p. 4

Volunteer • Hunger Action, p. 10

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Film • Imber’s Left Hand, p. 9

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EntryPointDC • Warrior Turned Peacemaker: A Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Event on the 20th Anniversary of His Assassination, p.13 Literary • YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture: Scholarship for the Yiddish Nation, p. 6 Volunteer • Hunger Action, p. 10

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Film and LitFest • I am Bialik, p. 8

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Family • Shabbat Shmooze Pool Party, p. 15

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Litfest • Alan Dershowitz, Abraham: The World's First (But Certainly Not Last) Jewish Lawyer, p. 5

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Literary • DCJCC Writer’s Workshop (through January 10), p. 6

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EntryPointDC • Winter is Coming: Stay in Summer Shape, p. 12

LitFest and Family • The Great Children’s Read, p. 4 and 15 LitFest and GLOE • Flamingo Rampant Storytelling Dinner Party, p. 4 and 14 26

Litfest • Intrepid Time Travelers: New Fiction, p. 5

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Litfest • Local Author Fair, p. 5

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Family • “What Do We Do After Preschool?”

Kindergarten Fair, p. 15

Film • Dough, p. 9 11

Volunteer • Books to Prisons, p. 10

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Parenting Center • Toilet Training WIthout Tears: Avoiding the Perils of the Potty, p. 16

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GLOE • GLOE Youth & Family: I Had a Little Dreidel, p.14 Parenting Center • Infant and Child CPR (And Babysitter Meet & Greet), p. 16

Litfest • Shalom Auslander is HAPPYish, p. 5 29

Parenting Center • Managing Your Household Spending, p. 16 Film/Music • Rock in the Red Zone, p. 8

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EntryPointDC • OMGWTFBIBLE in DC p. 13

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Theater J • Sons of the Prophet, (through December 14), p. 7

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Litfest • John Klima, The Game Must Go On: Hank Greenberg, Pete Gray, and the Great Days of Baseball on the Home Front in WWII, p. 4

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Family • Family Shabasana: Shabbat Dinner and Family Yoga, p. 15

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EntryPointDC and GLOE • Thanksgiving Service Project at Everything But The Turkey, p. 13 and 14 Volunteer • Everything But The Turkey, p. 11 Volunteer • Everything But The Turkey Special Edition | Sunday Funday, p. 11

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Volunteer • Everything But The Turkey, p. 11

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Film • Tango Glories, p. 9 Volunteer • Everything But The Turkey, p. 11

LITERARY FESTIVAL

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THE HYMAN S. & FREDA BERNSTEIN JEWISH LITERARY FESTIVAL OCTOBER 18-28, 2015 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 7:00 PM OPENING NIGHT

ETGAR KERET, THE SEVEN GOOD YEARS: A MEMOIR MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7:30 PM

REPLACEMENT LIVES: DAVID BEZMOZGIS, BORIS FISHMAN & LARA VAPNYAR IN CONVERSATION Folger Shakespeare Library Presented with PEN/Faulkner

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7:30 PM

THE CHAIM KEMPNER AUTHOR SERIES JOHN KLIMA, THE GAME MUST GO ON: HANK GREENBERG, PETE GRAY, AND THE GREAT DAYS OF BASEBALL ON THE HOME FRONT IN WWII WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7:30 PM

AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL POLLAN Lisner Auditorium Presented with GW Lisner

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7:30 PM

THE HELEN & MILTON COVENSKY FUND DINA GOLD, STOLEN LEGACY: NAZI THEFT AND THE QUEST FOR JUSTICE AT KRAUSENSTRASSE 17/18, BERLIN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7:30 PM

FILM: I AM BIALIK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 10:00 AM

THE GREAT CHILDREN’S READ Ages 0-4

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 4:00 PM

FLAMINGO RAMPANT STORYTELLING DINNER PARTY Ages 4-8

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7:30 PM

ALAN DERSHOWITZ, ABRAHAM: THE WORLD’S FIRST (BUT CERTAINLY NOT LAST) JEWISH LAWYER MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7:30 PM

INTREPID TIME TRAVELERS: NEW FICTION NOVELISTS JESSAMYN HOPE, JAMI ATTENBERG AND MARY MORRIS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7:30 PM

LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR: DISCOVER A NEW BOOK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7:30 PM CLOSING NIGHT

THE GERALD L. BERNSTEIN MEMORIAL LECTURE SHALOM AUSLANDER IS HAPPYISH All events at the DCJCC unless otherwise noted.

Festival Passes and tickets on sale September 1 at dcjcc.org/litfest or call (202) 777-3251.

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NOVEMBER EVENTS EPDC

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7:30 PM

CECILE ESTHER KUZNITZ YIVO AND THE MAKING OF MODERN JEWISH CULTURE: SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE YIDDISH NATION The Bernard Wexler Lecture on Jewish History FREE Founded by a group of Eastern European intellectuals after World War I, YIVO, the Yiddish Scientific Institute in Vilna, Lithuania, embodied the apex of secular Yiddish culture.

Using newly-recovered documents that were believed destroyed by Hitler’s and Stalin’s forces, historian Cecile Kuznitz tells the compelling story of how these scholars built a world-renowned institution despite dire poverty and anti-Semitism in this first book on YIVO’s history.

The Bernard Wexler Fund for Jewish History, established in 1996, supports an annual lecture that brings outstanding speakers, scholarly research and contemporary issues to the forefront of learning at the DCJCC.

SUNDAYS, NOVEMBER 8 AND 22, DECEMBER 13 AND JANUARY 10 3:00 – 6:00 PM

DCJCC WRITER’S WORKSHOP Instructor: Michelle Brafman Application Deadline: October 1 The DCJCC Writer’s Workshop currently has several openings for new members. This is a monthly workshop where writers of all levels can receive feedback on their poetry, memoir and fiction in an extremely supportive environment. Prompts will be assigned, but any work is acceptable. No written critiques or preparation required. Just bring your work and a willingness to engage in your fellow writers’ words.

To apply for inclusion, please email litfest@washingtondcjcc.org with a writing sample and what you hope to accomplish in the workshop.

Michelle Brafman is the author of the novel Washing the Dead. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Tablet, Lillith Magazine, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and elsewhere. She teaches fiction writing at the Johns Hopkins MA in Writing Program.

FALLING OUT OF TIME THEATER J Presented at the Kennedy Center Kennedy Center Page-to-Stage Festival Based on the novel by David Grossman, Translation by Jessica Cohen, Adapted and Directed by Derek Goldman (O​ur Class, In Darfur) ​ Kennedy Center

FREE Can’t wait until F​alling Out of Time’s​​W​orld Premiere on stage at Theater J this Spring?

Preview Derek Goldman’s adaptation of award-winning author David Grossman’s latest work at the Kennedy Center’s Page-to-Stage Festival—an annual showcase for new plays and musicals. More information at k​ennedy-center.org

SEPTEMBER 16 – OCTOBER 11

QUEENS GIRL IN THE WORLD A world premiere by Caleen Sinnette Jennings, Directed by Eleanor Holdridge, Starring Dawn Ursula When Jacqueline’s parents abruptly transfer her to a progressive, predominantly Jewish school in Greenwich Village, she is one of only four black students. Thrust out of her comfort zone and into a new city, she finds herself in a whole new world. Part of Locally Grown: Community Supported Art Initiative and 2015 Women’s Voices Theater Festival.

SEPTEMBER 26, 5:00 PM

WRITING IN THE DISTRICT: WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS OF WASHINGTON, D.C. (AND SURROUNDS) SPEAK OUT

THEATER J theaterj.org

A conversation with and about female playwrights living in the greater D.C. area, addressing the unique challenges and benefits to staking out a career as a playwright in this part of the country; how the landscape has changed (and continues to change) for local playwrights; and looking toward future goals. Sponsored by the Women’s Voices Theater Festival.

NOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 14

SONS OF THE PROPHET

By Stephen Karam, Directed by Gregg Henry After Joseph’s father dies in the wake of a freak accident involving a plastic deer decoy, he’s pretty sure lightning won’t strike twice. But it does, and Joseph’s health, sanity and family are called into question. Add in fending off his off-kilter boss and Joseph’s to-do list is looking pretty long. But he’ll get to everything – just as soon as he can get someone from his insurance company on the phone.

“Explosively funny” – The New York Times

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 7:30 PM

TO LIFE Fate has taken its toll on the aging cabaret singer Ruth and the young but terminally ill Jonas. Yet despite their great age difference and their entirely opposite experiences in life, they form an intense bond and give each other a reason and purpose to live.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7:30 PM

FAMOUS NATHAN

Featuring Big City // Hot Dog Happy Hour presented by EntryPointDC Thirty years in the making, Famous Nathan chronicles the personal and public history of Nathan’s Famous of Coney Island, the iconic hot dog eatery founded in 1916 by director Lloyd Handwerker’s grandfather, Nathan Handwerker. Screening preceded by a happy hour, hot dog eating contest and much more (see p. 12 for details).

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 7:30 PM

LABYRINTH OF LIES (SNEAK PREVIEW) Frankfurt, 1958: a young prosecutor comes across documents that help put on trial members of the SS who served in Auschwitz. Stonewalled by authorities at every turn, he struggles with the national temptation to quietly forget rather than investigate Nazi crimes. It is nearly impossible for him to find his way through this maze: everybody seems to have been either guilty or involved.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7:30 PM

THE ART DEALER The latest drama from renowned French director François Margolin (The Flight of the Red Balloon) follows a Jewish woman who embarks on a journey to recover family paintings stolen by the Nazis. During her investigation, she discovers that some family secrets are best kept hidden.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7:30 PM

I AM BIALIK The story of Aviv Talmor, a frustrated poet and literature teacher is true…mostly. When Aviv’s father (whom he never knew) dies, Aviv begins to research the man’s past, discovering evidence that his grandfather was the illegitimate son of Israeli painter Ira Yan and national poet Haim Nahman Bialik. Israel’s literary community is shocked by the claims, which threaten to impact the Bialik’s reputation.

Part of the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 7:00 PM

ROCK IN THE RED ZONE [MUSIC + FILM EVENT] On the edge of Israel’s Negev Desert, half a mile from Gaza and directly in the path of thousands of Hamas rockets, lies Sderot, a city of factory workers and rock musicians built by the children of refugees from North Africa and the Middle East. Despite being pummeled for years by missiles, the people of Sderot persevere. In raucous Moroccan celebrations, they embrace newcomers; in quiet family dinners, they voice their dreams. And in underground bomb shelters, they create music.

Screening followed by Q&A with the director and a live performance by Sderot musician Avi Vaknin.

FILM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 7:30 PM

IMBER’S LEFT HAND A fascinating chronicle of the life and career of renowned painter Jon Imber. His steadfast artistic resolve after being diagnosed with ALS leads to the creation of more than 100 portraits in an incredible four month span. The film sensitively observes Jon, capturing him at his most courageous and humorous as the disease claims his body.

Screening followed by Q&A with the director.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7:30 PM

DOUGH Down on his luck, an old Jewish baker is desperate to save his bakery in London’s East End when he reluctantly enlists the help of a teenage Muslim apprentice— a refugee from Darfur. Jonathan Pryce stars in this British dramedy about an unlikely friendship and a struggle to make ends meet.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 7:30PM

TANGO GLORIES A vivacious mix of music, magical realism and electrifying dance mesmerize in this tale centered on octogenarian Fermin Tundera.

Committed to an institution decades ago, and suffering from PTSD and depression, Fermin breaks out of his isolation with the help of an ambitious young doctor, who connects to Fermin through the language of the Argentinian tango. As their relationship deepens, we’re transported back to 1940’s Buenos Aires, where long-kept secrets unwind to the sensual beats of a deep and beautiful dance.

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SEPTEMBER 3 & 6, OCTOBER 1 & 4, NOVEMBER 1 & 5

HUNGER ACTION

Volunteers meet at the DCJCC or DC Central Kitchen to prepare food for those most in need in our community.

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 9, OCTOBER 14 & NOVEMBER 11, 6:00 PM

BOOKS TO PRISONS The Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th Street, NW The DC Books to Prisons Project provides a critical link between citizens who are incarcerated and those outside prison walls by sending donated reading material to prisoners. Volunteers help read and sort through mail and pack up books to be mailed to prisons.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

SUKKOT & QUEER YOUTH HOMELESSNESS: MAKE IT BETTER – BUILDING PROJECT Presented by GLOE, EntryPointDC and Behrend Builders Casa Ruby, 2822 Georgia Avenue, NW The Jewish holiday of Sukkot commemorates the 40-year period when the children of Israel wandered the desert, living in temporary dwellings, searching for a permanent home. LGBTQ youth are at a significantly higher risk of becoming homeless than their straight peers and make up 40% of DC’s homeless youth population. Join us for a construction project at Casa Ruby, the only bilingual, multicultural LGBTQ organization designed to provide life-saving and life-changing services to the most vulnerable in the DC LGBTQ community. We will paint, build and organize. No prior experience necessary. All skill levels welcome.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 4:30 PM

BLOOD DRIVE Every 17 seconds, someone in the DC metro area needs a blood donation. One out of every 10 people will need a blood donation before the age of 70. Drop by the DCJCC and help us replenish the quickly-diminishing blood reserve in the DC metro area.

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NOVEMBER 22, 23 AND 24

EVERYTHING BUT THE TURKEY

Help us make Thanksgiving side dishes for people in need at local community kitchens, transitional housing facilities and homeless shelters. More than 600 volunteers prepare more than 20,000 servings of food so that everyone in our community can enjoy a healthy and happy Thanksgiving meal. Due to popular demand, we have added a day this year! Spaces fill quickly; registration opens in October. (to volunteer with EntryPointDC and GLOE at EBTT, see p. 13 and 14).

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LIFE HACK SERIES This fall, EntryPointDC will host a new series of fall classes at Canvas, DC’s largest co-working space. We’ll learn how to make our lives a little bit easier with brilliant life hacks taught by experts in the field.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM SESSION

YOUNG, BROKE, AND JEWISH: HIGH HOLIDAYS SIMPLIFIED Presented by Sara Shalva and Frances Steiner Canvas, 1203 19th Street, NW Are you young, broke, Jewish, or any of the above? If so, we’ve designed a workshop for those of you trying to survive and thrive on a tight budget. Let us prepare you to host a High Holiday dinner in a way that’s meaningful to you with time and budget-friendly recipes and other go-to tips.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

MASTER SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY – FILTERS, APPS, AND MORE! Presented by Katie Crowell Canvas, 1203 19th Street, NW What do those Instagram filters really mean? This workshop is a must for people looking to boost their smart phone photography skills and learn how the pros capture those awesome images and curate their feeds! We will focus on techniques, angles, filters, and trends.

Participants will be provided with instruction, opportunity for hands-on practice with feedback, and of course cocktails at one of DC’s awesome co-work spaces. Preview Katie’s portfolio at katiemeicrowell.com // @katiemei

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

WINTER IS COMING: STAY IN SUMMER SHAPE Presented by Kuti Mack, DCJCC Personal Trainer and Certified Nutritionist Canvas, 1203 19th Street, NW Winter is coming! Discover the key to developing a holiday eating plan that’s right for you.

Learn go-to tricks that will be sure to keep your metabolism moving throughout the season.

To stay on track, we invite you to join a private Facebook group for continued motivational tips and additional food tricks!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 5:30 PM HAPPY HOUR | 7:30 FILM

BIG CITY // HOT DOGS HAPPY HOUR Followed by screening of Famous Nathan presented by WJFF Join us for a happy hour featuring beer and wine selections, dollar dogs, and other carnival staples. Accept our “double-dog-dare” and participate in a (kosher!) hot dog eating contest in honor of Nathan’s Famous!

Following happy hour, WJFF will be screening Famous Nathan, a film that chronicles the personal and public history of Nathan’s Famous of Coney Island, the iconic hot dog eatery founded in 1916. (see p. 8 for details).

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 6:30 PM

SHABBAT AND A SHOW: QUEENS GIRL IN THE WORLD Shabbat dinner with new friends, then join us for Theater J’s seasonopener, Queens Girl in the World!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

SUKKOT & QUEER YOUTH HOMELESSNESS: MAKE IT BETTER – BUILDING PROJECT PRESENTED BY ENTRYPOINTDC, GLOE AND BEHREND BUILDERS Casa Ruby, 2822 Georgia Avenue, NW In celebration of Sukkot, EntryPointDC, GLOE and Behrend Builders in assisting in the renovation of a local housing program. Casa Ruby is the only housing program in DC designed specifically to provide life-saving and life-changing services to the LGBTQ community. We will paint, build, and organize. No prior experience necessary. All skill levels welcome.

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dcjcc.org/epdc WARRIOR TURNED PEACEMAKER: A YITZHAK RABIN MEMORIAL EVENT ON THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ASSASSINATION A memorial event designed for young Jews who may have been too young to remember Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, this event will include a tour of the Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Exhibit with educators from the Dror Israel youth movement over drinks. Participants will hear remarks from Knesset member, Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin, a former assistant to the Prime Minister, who will remember Rabin’s legacy and celebrate his life. Conversation to follow.

Co-sponsored with the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7:30 PM

OMGWTFBIBLE IN DC Science Club, 1136 19th Street NW OMGWTFBIBLE is a brand-new English translation of the Hebrew bible. A monthly podcast, OMGWTFBIBLE reframes everyone’s favorite holy book as the world’s oldest comedy serial, recorded live in New York City once a month. Join us for their first recording in DC with David Tuchman and a special guest.

NOVEMBER 22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

EBTT SPECIAL EDITION | SUNDAY FUNDAY Presented by EntryPointDC, GLOE and Young Leadership of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington For the first time ever, EntryPointDC, GLOE and Young Leadership of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington are coming together to bring you a Giving Back Sunday Funday. Show your gratitude by preparing Thanksgiving dishes for DC’s vulnerable populations who do not have the means to enjoy a traditional dinner this year.

In coordination with the Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service’s annual Everything But The Turkey.

DISCOUNTED AND FREE HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS In town for Rosh Hashanah and/or Yom Kippur this year? Let us help you out! EPDC has arranged for discounted and free High Holiday tickets for young professionals from congregations across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We’ll help you find the service that’s right for you!

FALL 2015 SHABBAT CLUSTERS

Registration Closes Friday, September 4 Looking to meet new people? Want to celebrate Shabbat in a casual, meaningful way? Shabbat Clusters are small groups that meet once a month for Shabbat dinner.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7:00 PM EXHIBIT & RECEPTION | 7:45 REMARKS

All Shabbat Cluster participants are invited to come to a Kickoff Dinner on September 11 at 7:00 pm!

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

FLAMINGO RAMPANT STORYTELLING DINNER PARTY Ages: 4-8 Bring the kids for fun new stories and activities with S. Bear Bergman, from Flamingo Rampant! The series of books is racially-diverse, feminist, and LGBTQ-positive, and are full of zip and fizz and encourage in kids a more expansive imagination landscape. Part of the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

GLOE YOUTH & FAMILY: I HAD A LITTLE DREIDEL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

TASHLICH PICNIC AT ROCK CREEK PARK Rock Creek Park –Site #24 (near Brightwood Recreation Area) FREE – RSVP Requested Celebrate the New Year with other LGBTQ parents, friends, teens, kids and families!

We’ll gather in Rock Creek Park at Miller Cabin for a casual afternoon of community, games and Tashlich, the High Holiday tradition of casting off the negatives of the past year and reflecting on our hopes for the coming year. Bring a picnic lunch and blanket for yourself, and we’ll provide everything else, including (a kosher) dessert, the challah and honey, games and plenty of holiday spirit!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

SUKKOT & QUEER YOUTH HOMELESSNESS: MAKE IT BETTER – BUILDING PROJECT Presented by GLOE, EntryPointDC and Behrend Builders Casa Ruby, 2822 Georgia Avenue, NW The Jewish holiday of Sukkot commemorates the forty year period when the children of Israel wandered the desert, living in temporary dwellings, searching for a permanent home.

LGBTQ youth are at a significantly higher risk of becoming homeless than their straight peers and make up 40% of DC’s homeless youth population. Join us for a construction project at Casa Ruby, the only bilingual, multicultural, LGBTQ organization designed to provide lifesaving and life-changing services to the most vulnerable in the DC LGBTQ community. We will paint, build, and organize. No prior experience necessary. All skill levels welcome.

You know the song, now make it real! Join other LGBTQ families to make dreidels (or menorahs) out of real clay!Your dreidel will be “dry and ready” in plenty of time for spinning at Chanukah!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

EBTT SPECIAL EDITION | SUNDAY FUNDAY Presented by GLOE, EntryPointDC and Young Leadership of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington For the first time, GLOE, EntryPointDC and Young Leadership of Federation are bringing you a Sunday Funday edition of EBTT! Meet other LGBTQ Jews (and our friends!) at GLOE’s special tables, as you give back to the community this Thanksgiving. You’ll help us feed those who would otherwise go without a meal this holiday, by creating Thanksgiving dishes – everything but the turkey!

In coordination with the Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service’s annual Everything But The Turkey.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

APPLES & HONEY SALE Need apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah? Stop in to our Q Street Lobby and buy some farm fresh apples and local honey from Farmer Mike.

While here, learn about the Earth Springs farm share, apple season, and the honey making process.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

DAY OF AWE-SOME Want to provide a meaningful way for your young children to connect with the holiday of Rosh Hashanah? Day of Awe-Some brings families together on Rosh Hashanah to hear the shofar, taste apples and honey, and the start off a new year of beautiful wishes through songs, crafts and stories in an atmosphere that welcomes everyone and caters to kids.

Co-sponsored by PJ Library.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

SUKKOT GET TOGETHER Light up our sukkah! Children and their families are invited to build, decorate, play and learn! Adults, please help us by signing up for a 15-minute time slot to help build our sukkah! All are welcome.

Co-sponsored by PJ Library.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

SUKKOT STORY HOUR Ages 0-4 Join us in the DCJCC’s sukkah for a relaxing morning of stories, songs, and crafts!

This is a free event, but please RSVP by Friday, October 2.

Co-sponsored by PJ Library.

OCTOBER 16 & NOVEMBER 20, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

FAMILY SHABASANA: SHABBAT DINNER AND FAMILY YOGA Enter Shabbat with a special evening connecting mind, body and soul with yoga postures, singing and dinner.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

THE GREAT CHILDREN’S READ Ages 0-5 Bring books to life with crafts, songs, puppet show, and a story time with the 2015 winner of the Sugarman Family Children’s Book Award! We’ll also have a book fair with a wide selection of Jewish and general interest children’s books and a very special guest—Clifford the Big Red Dog! Co-sponsored by PJ Library Part of the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

“WHAT DO WE DO AFTER PRESCHOOL?” KINDERGARTEN FAIR The 6th annual “What Do We Do After Preschool?” Kindergarten Fair will help families with young children answer their questions. There will be more than 20 schools represented, and enough information to help you feel prepared for the next level of your child’s schooling.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 3:30 PM – 4:40 PM

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SHABBAT SHMOOZE POOL PARTY Ages 5-9 Unplug your electronics and plug into the DCJCC! Join us for a Shabbat swim and meet up with friends new and old.

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PARENTING CENTER

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PARENTING CENTER CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Ages 0-4 Spots are still available in our fall classes for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers!

Options include music, art, yoga, movement, and more. Read class descriptions and register online.

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 4, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM

PREPARING FOR CHILDBIRTH: PRENATAL EDUCATION FOR THE MODERN FAMILY Instructor: Nicole Bruno, certified doula and childbirth educator Prepare for your birth, your way! This comprehensive 8-week series will cover pregnancy nutrition and activity, relaxation, labor anatomy/physiology, and pain management, as well as practice exercises designed specifically for labor and delivery. While focused on preparing for a natural childbirth in a hospital setting, Preparing for Childbirth also includes thorough and judgment-free discussion of all labor and delivery scenarios, including epidurals, inductions and C-sections.

MONDAYS, OCTOBER 19 – DECEMBER 14, 7:30 PM

BEYOND THE BUMP Facilitator: Heather Diamond, Psy.D. Pregnant for the first time? Looking to create a community with other expecting moms to exchange ideas and find support? This group will meet weekly for eight weeks to provide a safe and facilitated space for moms to discuss their experiences and learn from one another. We will explore several topics, including: concerns about childbirth and parenting; balancing family with work outside the home; navigating new relationships with your partner, parents and in-laws; and recognizing post- (and pre-) partum depression.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7:30PM

BABYSITTER SPEED DATING At this event, parents will be introduced to UrbanSitter, an online resource that connects parents with babysitters through people they know. After getting a couple of tips on how to find the best babysitter, parents will have the opportunity to interview at least 10 different sitters at 5-minute intervals. Sips and nibbles will be provided!

Co-sponsored by UrbanSitter.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 4:00 PM

RAISING HEALTHY EATERS: HOW TO WIN THE MEALTIME WARS Facilitator: Jessica Braider, health coach Do you dread family dinners? Do you find yourself saying “just two more bites?” Are you limited to the few meals that you know your kids will eat? In this workshop we will discuss the reasons behind kid pickiness and we’ll explore ways to make meals (and mealtime) more appealing for your children and yourself.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 7:30 PM

MANAGING YOUR HOUSEHOLD SPENDING Facilitator: Lori Atwood, RFC Get your household spending under control! We will discuss where and how to cut back without changing your lifestyle drastically. We will also tackle how to save for things that come up every year, like camp, vacations and school fees, and give you specific tools to help you stay on track even if you’re not a budget or spreadsheet whiz.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 7:30 PM

TOILET TRAINING WITHOUT TEARS: AVOIDING THE PERILS OF THE POTTY Facilitator: Claire Lerner, a licensed clinical social worker and child development specialist Learn how to approach toilet training in a way that is developmentally appropriate and respectful to your child’s growing need to feel in control of his or her body, without unnecessary parental stress and anxiety. The workshop will also address ways to manage typical challenges that arise during the process.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 10:00 AM

INFANT AND CHILD CPR (AND BABYSITTER MEET & GREET) Instructor: Jay Gruber, American Heart Association Make your family safer and meet potential babysitters at the same time! The DCJCC Parenting Center is teaming up with UrbanSitter to bring you a terrific multi-tasking opportunity. Learn life-saving skills, then choose to stay for a meet-and-greet with some of UrbanSitter’s CPR-certified local sitters. Everybody wins when parents and caregivers both know these crucial skills!

FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY MATTERS

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HEREDITARY CANCER IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY: A CONVERSATION ABOUT BRCA1 & 2 MUTATIONS One in 40 people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry are at a significantly increased risk for developing certain cancers due to inherited BRCA genetic mutations. These cancers include breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic and melanoma. Knowledge of a genetic predisposition to cancer can lead to a proactive, personalized approach to healthcare.

Please join experts for a panel discussion and Q&A session about the basic facts about BRCA mutations, screening options and genetic testing. Panel in formation.

The program will also include a healthy eating demonstration by Ebeth Johnson, Whole Foods Metro Health Eating Specialist—P Street | Georgetown | Foggy Bottom.

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SEPTEMBER 27 AT 10:00 AM

SPECIAL EVENTS

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CLASSES

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CLASSES AT THE “J” WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2 – OCTOBER 28 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM

HEBREW CLASSES Teachers: Naomi McNally & Lorit Chai The DCJCC offers five levels of conversational Hebrew, from learning the aleph bet to reading advanced literature. Our teachers are native Hebrew speakers with many years of teaching experience, customizing each class to fit the needs and interests of their students.

WEDNESDAYS, OCTOBER 14 – DECEMBER 9, 7:30 PM

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM Teacher: Miriam Szubin Explore the rich traditions and culture of Judaism! This class is ideal for those who have never studied Judaism before or need a Hebrew school refresher.

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2 – OCTOBER 28, 8PM

ISRAELI AUTHORS IN HEBREW Teacher: Lorit Chai Ready to challenge your Hebrew skills? In this class, you’ll start reading the works of wellknown Israeli authors in the original Hebrew, with guidance from our Hebrew teacher, Lorit Chai. This group class is perfect for those with strong Hebrew skills who still need some guidance before tackling Israel’s best literature on their own.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 7:00 PM

THE AKEIDAH THROUGH THE ARTS: WHAT MUSIC AND PAINTING CAN TELL US ABOUT ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR BIBLE STORIES Instructor: Rabbi Laurie Green What do Bob Dylan, Matisyahu and Rembrandt have in common? They all used their art to interpret the story of Abraham almost sacrificing his son – the Akeidah. In this class, we’ll examine artistic expressions of the story recounted every year on Rosh Hashanah through paintings, songs, mosaics and poems.

From popular music to archaeological finds and from Israeli poetry to French impressionists, we’ll explore how some of the greatest minds of the medieval and contemporary world have understood this text and explore how we understand this sacred story.

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10, 17, 24, AND OCTOBER 1, 7:30 PM

LOVE AND RELIGION: AN INTERFAITH WORKSHOP FOR JEWS AND THEIR PARTNERS Facilitator: Dr. Marion Usher Being part of an interfaith couple can be challenging, but you don’t need to find the answers alone. For over 15 years, our four-session workshop has been a model to guide couples in openly discussing issues they face as partners from two different backgrounds.

We offer you a safe environment to work on creating your religious lives together.

You can make Jewish choices while still respecting your partner’s religion. Be part of our ever-expanding interfaith community.

WASHINGTON DC JCC FITNESS CENTER TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING Push the boundaries of your fitness routine with 45 minutes of guided freestyle circuit training and choreographed core training using free weights, resistance bands, body bars, medicine balls and more for a complete total body workout. Total body conditioning can do wonders to ensure a long, healthy life!

LES MILLS BODYPUMP™ BODYPUMP™ is for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast.

Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will coach you through the scientifically-proven moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music– helping you achieve much more than on your own! You’ll leave the class feeling challenged and motivated, ready to come back for more.

HATHA YOGA Hatha yoga classes include sun salutations, various asanas (poses), breathing exercises and seated meditation. The practice is strengthening and relaxing, and provides challenges for every student at every level.

VINYASA YOGA Vinyasa Yoga is a style adapted from power yoga and the original Ashtanga series, in which poses flow from one to the other in conjunction with the breath.

Instructors provide new creative flow sequences to challenge students mentally and physically.

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Calendar MONDAY Power Cycle (6:30am, 6:30pm) Stretch & Strength (9:30 am) 15 Minute Abs (5:40 pm) Cardio Dance (6:00 pm) Aquafitness (6:45 pm) Vinyasa Flow (7:15 pm) TUESDAY Body Pump (6:30 am, 6:00 pm) Senior Aquafitness (9:00 am) Cardio Sculpt (9:30 am) Vinyasa Flow (7:15 pm)

WEDNESDAY Total Body Conditioning (6:30 am) Power Cycle (6:30 am, 6:30 pm) Stretch & Strength (9:30 am) 15 Minute Abs (5:40 pm) Piloxing (6:00 pm) Aquafitness (6:45 pm) Hatha Yoga (7:15 pm) THURSDAY Body Pump (6:30 am, 6:00 pm) Cardio Sculpt (9:30 am) Zumba (7:15 pm)

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FRIDAY Stretch & Strength (9:30 am) Senior Aquafitness (9:00 am) Mandala Core Flow (4:00 pm) SATURDAY Zumba (10:00 am) SUNDAY Hatha Yoga (10:00 am) Body Pump (12:30 pm) Gentle Yoga (4:30 pm)

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Jewish Literary Festival

October 18–28, 2015

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