Winter 2017-2018 at the Edlavitch DCJCC

WINTER 2017 – 2018 AT THE EDLAVITCH DCJCC

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EDLAVITCH DCJCC CALENDAR: WINTER 2017 – 2018 JANUARY 2018

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CAMP • No School Today Camp Winter Session Programs, p. 21 THEATER J • The Last Night of Ballyhoo (through December 31), p. 4

PARENTING • Managing Your Household Spending, p. 20

INCLUSION • FIT Dance Party, p. 10

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT • Chanukah Celebration, p. 18

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INCLUSION • Independent Living Community Cooking Class, p. 14

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EPDC • Hanukkah Happy Hour (Time) Hop, p. 12

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INCLUSION • Chanukah Community Lighting, p. 14

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COMMUNITY SERVICE • On My Mind/In My Heart: The Voices of Women in Public Housing, p. 16 WJFF • Bang: The Bert Berns Story, p. 7

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GLOE • Torah & Sexuality: Jewish Texts on the Joys of Sex, p. 11 COMMUNITY SERVICE • Achieving Citizenship, p. 16 INCLUSION • Social Bowling Power Hour

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CAMP • Winter Fun Camp (through December 29), p. 21

CAMP • Summer Camp Registration Opening, p. 21 THEATER J • Inside the Rehearsal Room (through February 7), p. 5

COMMUNITY SERVICE • Hunger Action, p. 16 WJMF • Klezmer Brunch, p. 9

EPDC • #Adulting: Tough Times Edition, p. 13

COMMUNITY SERVICE • Hunger Action, p. 16

INCLUSION • Independent Living Community Cooking Class, p. 14

JEWISH LIFE • Love & Religion: An Interfaith Workshop for Jews and their Partners (through January 30), p. 19

THEATER J • Jonathan Safran Foer’s Everything is Illuminated (through February 4), p. 5 INCLUSION • FIT Dance Party, p. 15

COMMUNITY SERVICE • MLK Day of Service with Behrend Builders, p. 17 WJFF • Two Trains Runnin’, p. 7

JEWISH LIFE • Introduction to Judaism, p. 19

EPDC • Shabbat Cluster & Friends Mid-Season Mixer, p. 13 INCLUSION • Game Night, p. 15

INCLUSION • Game Night, p. 15

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GLOE • Oh, Gaydel, Gaydel, Gaydel! Queer Chanukah Happy Hour, p. 10

WJFF • Big Sonia, p. 6

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EPDC • Hipster Hanukkah Holiday Market, p. 12

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WJFF • Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, p. 6

WJFF • Keep the Change, p. 6

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT • Make Room for Latkes, p. 18

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GLOE • D25: Day of Service with GLOE, p. 10

EPDC • D25: Day of Service with EntryPointDC, p. 12

PARENTING • Goodnight, Sleep Tight..., p. 20 JEWISH LIFE • Stories that Touch our Lives Narratives in the Jewish Tradition, p. 19

INCLUSION • A Day at Theater J: The Last Night of Ballyhoo, p. 15 CAMP • No School Today Camp Winter Session Programs, p. 21

INCLUSION • Your Path to Success: Employment Readiness Workshop Series, p. 15

23 WJFF • An Evening with Bernard-Henri Lévy, p. 7

COMMUNITY SERVICE • 31st Annual December 25th Day of Service, p. 17

26 EPDC • 30 Somethings: Shabbat Dinner & a Show, p. 13

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JANUARY 2018 continued 28 29

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT • Tu B’Shevat Family Program, p. 18 WJMF • Strange Fruit, p. 9

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WJFF • The Young Karl Marx, p. 6

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PARENTING • Preparing for Childbirth: Prenatal Education for the Modern Family (through February 21), p. 20

Learn about what the EDCJCC’s Fitness Center can offer you on page 22!

FEBRUARY 2018 1

COMMUNITY SERVICE • Hunger Action, p. 16

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COMMUNITY SERVICE • Hunger Action, p. 16

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INCLUSION • ArtAttack: An Art Class for All Abilities (through March 27), p. 15

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EPDC • Lox Meets Bagel: Speed Dating with a Twist, p. 13 INCLUSION • FIT Dance Party, p. 15

COMMUNITY SERVICE • Families Serving Together, p. 16 PARENTING • Safety Day at the EDCJCC: Infant/ Child CPR and Pediatric First Aid, p. 20

JEWISH LIFE • God, Love, and Relationships, p. 19

INCLUSION • Independent Living Community Cooking Class, p. 14 INCLUSION • Slip and Glide Ice Skating, p. 15 CAMP • No School Today Camp Winter Session Programs, p. 21 WJMF • Klezmer Brunch, p. 9 WJFF • Naples ‘44, p. 7

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THEATER J • Becoming Dr. Ruth (through March 18), p. 5

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Give back this winter at D25 or MLK Day of Service. Learn more on pages 16 and 17.

WJFF · Foxtrot, p. 7

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Check out the Washington Jewish Film Festival’s winter lineup on pages 6 and 7.

GLOE • Torah & Sexuality: Exploring Esther and Female Sexuality, p. 11

INCLUSION • Social Bowling Power Hour, p. 14

Celebrate Chanukah with us! Find the event that’s right for your family on page 18.

GLOE • The Pride of Purim: A Queer Masquerade, p. 11

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THEATER J THEATERJ.ORG

Desiree Marie Velez and Brigid Cleary in Nilo Cruz’s Sotto Voce.

Photo by C. Stanley Photography.

November 29 – December 31

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO

By Alfred Uhry Directed by Amber McGinnis

The year is 1939 and Atlanta’s posh German Jews are preparing for Ballyhoo, their annual lavish country club ball. The Freitag family hopes that the party of the year will be the chance for their daughters to meet their future husbands—but when their uncle brings home his new employee, a handsome Eastern European bachelor from Brooklyn, everyone must confront their own prejudices, desires, and beliefs. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, The Last Night of Ballyhoo is an achingly beautiful, comedic, and enthralling romance by the writer of Driving Miss Daisy. “a winning play…wonderfully crafted script”—Variety “An engaging family portrait...”

—The New York Times

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CLASSES FOR THEATER LOVERS Wednesdays, January 3 – February 7, 7:00 PM

INSIDE THE REHEARSAL ROOM

Taught by Associate Artist, José Carrasquillo 6 sessions, $229 (subscriber price: $199)

Ever wondered how a director and actors work together in the rehearsal room? You’ll never watch a play the same way again after you’ve witnessed master director José Carrasquillo lead his two professional actors from a first reading to a productionready performance, with lots of lessons and time for your questions along the way.

January 11 – February 4

JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER’S EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED

February 21 – March 18

BECOMING DR. RUTH

By Mark St. Germain Directed by Holly Twyford

She’s America’s favorite sex therapist! But before she became Dr. Ruth, Karola Siegel had to flee Germany in the Kindertransport, become a sniper in Jerusalem, and survive as a single mother in America. Starring Naomi Jacobson, this heartwarming one-woman show is written by the author of Theater J’s Freud’s Last Session. Filled with humor and honesty, Becoming Dr. Ruth is a triumphant and life-affirming story of a girl who found her own unique place in the world.

“More than just another celebrity memoir… a family saga, a Holocaust drama and an exploration of 20th-century Jewish identity.”

—The New York Times

Adapted by Simon Block Directed by Aaron Posner

Based on the bestselling novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, this stunning and hilarious stage adaptation tells the story of a young man — also named Jonathan Safran Foer — who sets out to find the woman who might or might not have saved his grandfather. Accompanied by an old man haunted by memories of the war, an amorous dog named Sammy Davis, Jr. Jr., and a young Ukrainian translator who speaks in a sublimely butchered English, Jonathan takes a quixotic journey into an unexpected past, where reality collides with fiction in a heart-stopping scene of extraordinary power. A highly anticipated East Coast premiere.

“A thoughtful, nuanced piece of theater that takes a familiar theme and makes it at once strange and familiar.” —Chicago Tribune “Everything Is Illuminated is such a strong work that its quality will shine through and audiences fall in love.”—British Theatre Guide 5 EDCJCC_WINTER 2017 JOURNAL_MECH FINAL.indd 5

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YEAR-ROUND

YEAR-ROUND FILMS WJFF.ORG

Tuesday, December 5, 7:30 PM

BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY Dir. Alexandra Dean USA | 2017 | Runtime: 86min

In 1940s Hollywood, Hedy Lamarr’s name was synonymous with glamour and appeal, but her scientific contributions too often received short shrift.

Monday, December 11, 7:30 PM

KEEP THE CHANGE

Keep the Change

Dir. Rachel Israel USA | 2017 | Runtime: 90min A touching romantic comedy about a love story that starts in a support group for people on the autism spectrum.

Tuesday, December 12, 7:30 PM

BIG SONIA

Dir. Leah Warshawski & Todd Soliday USA | 2016 | Runtime: 93min Big Sonia

A laugh-out-loud funny portrait of 91-year-old Sonia Warshawski – great grandmother, businesswoman, and Holocaust survivor.

Tuesday, December 19, 7:30 PM

BANG: THE BERT BERNS STORY Dir. Brett Berns USA | 2016 | Runtime: 95min

Music meets the Mob in this biographical documentary about the life and career of “Twist and Shout” songwriter Bert Berns.

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Tuesday, February 13, 7:30 PM

FOXTROT

Dir. Samuel Maoz Israel | 2017 | Runtime: 114min Israel’s submission, Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.

A father contends with the circumstances of his son’s death in this reflection on military culture from Israeli filmmaker Samuel Maoz.

Two Trains Runnin’

Tuesday, January 16, 7:30 PM

TWO TRAINS RUNNIN’ Dir. Sam Pollard USA | 2016 | Runtime: 82min

Sam Pollard (Director) and Common (Narrator) bring us the search for two forgotten blues singers, carried out in the Mississippi during the Freedom Summer.

Naples ‘44

Tuesday, January 30, 7:30 PM

THE YOUNG KARL MARX

Tuesday, February 20, 7:30 PM

Dir. Raoul Peck France | 2017 | Runtime: 118min

NAPLES ‘44

Dir. Francesco Patierno Italy | 2017 | Runtime: 80min

A lush period drama that joins 26-year-old Karl Marx and his wife Jenny on their journey in exile in Europe, where they meet Friedrich Engels.

Benedict Cumberbatch gives life to British soldier Norman Lewis’ memoir of post-World War II Naples.

Tuesday, January 23, 7:30 PM

AN EVENING WITH BERNARD-HENRI LÉVY

Rescheduled from September 26 Renowned French philosopher, activist, writer, and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy offers a special presentation of his most recent documentaries, Peshmerga and The Battle of Mosul.

In between the screenings, Lévy will join us for a conversation on the Kurdish will for independence; the current status of ISIS; and the role of foreign nations in this conflict.

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SAVE THE DATE! 28th ANNUAL

WASHINGTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL MAY 2-13, 2018

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YEAR-ROUND MUSIC WJMF.ORG

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 19TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL! While the Festival may be over, the music doesn’t stop! Check out these year-round programs.

Sunday, January 7, 11:00 AM Sunday, February 18, 11:00 AM

KLEZMER BRUNCH

Our regular klezmer brunch program pairs fantastic music with a delicious kosher buffet. Seth Kibel and Friends have been combining traditional Eastern European/Jewish music with diverse influences for more than a decade. New arrangements of traditional melodies and original songs draw on jazz, classical, world beat, and rock to create a unique and entertaining sound. You do not need to order brunch to attend.

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Monday, January 29, 7:30 PM

STRANGE FRUIT

An encore presentation of one of the most moving, thoughtful, and impactful projects of last year’s Music Festival.

Levine Music’s Strange Fruit examines the musical legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Pulling from traditional spirituals and extending to the work of Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Gil Scott Heron, and Billie Holiday, the 10-person jazz and R&B outfit promises an evening of big sound and revolutionary culture.

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GLOE

EDCJCC.ORG/GLOE

Sunday, December 17, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

I HAVE A LITTLE DREIDEL: AN LGBTQ FAMILY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

Thursday, December 7, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

OH, GAYDEL, GAYDEL, GAYDEL! QUEER CHANUKAH HAPPY HOUR

LGBTQ families and kids of all ages are invited to make friends while decorating their own dreidels, and learning how to play this beloved Chanukah game! Enjoy Chanukah treats, sing traditional songs, and listen to stories as we’re reminded of the miracle of lights and the joy this holiday season brings.

Join us for this annual Chanukah happy hour tradition with all of DC’s LGBTQ Jewish community at Cobalt in the heart of Dupont Circle.

In partnership with Bet Mishpachah, Gayyim, Nice Jewish Boys, and Nice Jewish Girls.

In partnership with Rainbow Families.

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TORAH & SEXUALITY SERIES These monthly classes explore different topics in Judaism relating to sexual relations, expression, and identity, presented in a contemporary context by various rabbis and other Jewish educators.

Wednesday, December 6, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

#USTOO: ACKNOWLEDGING THE REALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT IN THE COMMUNITY

Since the allegations against Harvey Weinstein have come to light, there has been a flood of further allegations against sexual perpetrators in all quarters of our society. It is time we acknowledge this problem openly as a community, and seek strength, insight, and answers together. Join Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes of The Brookings Institution, and other Jewish communal groups as we explore Jewish insights on this problem, acknowledge the challenges, and explore ways of taking action to stop sexual abuse and protect potential victims in our community.

Tuesday, January 16, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

BLOOD, POWER, AND BOUNDARIES IN JUDAISM

This class will look at the traditions of niddah, Jewish laws regarding the separation of menstruating women, and explore how to create meaningful boundaries for all couples, not just heteronormative relationships.

Instructed by Johanna Potts, Education Director and co-founder of The Jewish Studio

Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

EXPLORING ESTHER AND FEMALE SEXUALITY

In honor of Purim, join us on a deep dive into Jewish text to uncover more about the biblical Queen Esther—who can arguably be considered an early feminist icon.

Monday, December 25, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday, February 24, 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Join the GLOE contingent at the EDCJCC’s D25 Day of Service for a project dedicated to the issues in the LGBTQ community. D25 impacts over 10,000 lives around the DC area in a single day. Register now to meet new people for a fun project and ensure that the LGBTQ community receives the support it deserves.

Join GLOE for DC’s only LGBTQ nightlife party for Purim. Grab a mask or find a costume, then hit the dance floor at this all-night masquerade in honor of the queerest holiday on the Jewish calendar that celebrates costumes, Queen Esther, and confronting gender norms.

D25 DAY OF SERVICE: GLOE COMMUNITY PROJECT

THE PRIDE OF PURIM: A QUEER MASQUERADE

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PROGRAMS FOR 20S AND 30S

ENTRYPOINTDC EDCJCC.ORG/EPDC

Wednesday, December 6, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

HIPSTER HANUKKAH HOLIDAY MARKET

Donuts, dreidels drinks and DJs await at this hipster holiday craft market where you can shop handmade goods from independent artists. Purchase all of your holiday gifts from cards to jewelry to Judaica. It’s Etsy IRL!

Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

HANUKKAH HAPPY HOUR (TIME) HOP

The largest Hanukkah Happy Hour in the DC area is moving from the Hill this year. Hop back in time with us at Decades where each floor has a different decade as their theme. Join hundreds of Jewish young adults for drink and food specials and some awesome surprises! Be sure to bring warm winter items such as socks and gloves for our clothing drive.

Monday, December 25

D25: DAY OF SERVICE

Help give back to the community this holiday season with EntryPointDC at the EDCJCC’s largest volunteer program of the year! Don’t forget to join us before our project for a meet and greet at 1:00 PM – grab some breakfast snacks and get to know your fellow volunteers and our program recipients, DC Central Kitchen. Learn more on page 17.

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Sunday, January 7, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

#ADULTING: TOUGH TIMES EDITION

Our popular #Adulting workshops are back this winter and we are leaving our 5 year plan behind! This year our workshops will focus on overcoming obstacles, building resilience, and supporting our peers through tough times. Workshops will be offered for 20s and 30s at all stages of life and topics will delve into finances, unemployment, grief, illness, relationships, stress management, and more.

Wednesday, January 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SHABBAT CLUSTERS & FRIENDS MID-SEASON MIXER

We are gathering all of our fall Shabbat Cluster members and their friends together for a midseason happy hour. Meet new Cluster members and receive discounts to future EPDC events.

Never signed up to be part of a Shabbat Cluster? Bring your friends and come learn more about our program!

Friday, January 26, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

30 SOMETHINGS: SHABBAT DINNER & A SHOW

Come hang out with the 30s crowd on Shabbat! Enjoy great food, drinks, and conversation during an intimate dinner, followed by Theater J’s East Coast premiere of Everything Is Illuminated, based on the best-selling novel by Jonathan Safron Foer.

Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

LOX MEETS BAGEL: SPEED DATING WITH A TWIST Join nearly 100 Jewish young professionals for 20s and 30s speed dating with a twist. You will be individually matched for mini one-on-one dates and mingle with everyone in the room during the second half of the night. Register with a friend of the opposite sex and get an extra drink ticket.

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INCLUSION & DISABILITIES EDCJCC.ORG/INCLUSION

REGISTRATION OPEN! GATEWAY TO ISRAEL: A JOURNEY FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES Join us this May for our second-ever trip to Israel for adults with disabilities. Together on this 10-day journey, we will explore Israel’s history, spectacular cities, dymanic people, vibrant culture, and natural beauty. All participants are required to bring a companion.

Tuesdays, December 12, January 9, February 13, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY COOKING CLASS

Practice your cooking skills and prepare a healthy, seasonal meal.

Thursdays, December 21, January 25, February 22, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SOCIAL BOWLING POWER HOUR

Join us for our monthly night out at Bowlmor in Bethesda – work on your bowling skills and enjoy a slice of pizza with friends.

In partnership with Bowlmor Bethesda.

Monday, December 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Wednesday, January 17, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 PM Candle Lighting at 6:45 PM

CHANUKAH COMMUNITY CANDLE LIGHTING

GAME NIGHT

Come light the menorah and enjoy latkes, donuts, dreidel games, music, and more! Open to all ages and abilities. This is a community-wide event.

Friends, fun, and food meet checkers, chess, poker, and more! Game night themes vary. Suitable for ages 15 and up.

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A DAY AT THEATER J

Tuesdays, February 6 – March 27, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Join us for free performances of Theater J’s winter productions.

ARTATTACK: AN ART CLASS FOR ALL ABILITIES

Thursday, December 7, 7:30 PM: Tony Award winning

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

This six-week course will provide individuals with the opportunity to create unique pieces focusing on color, line, shape, and more. This is a beginner level class.

Thursday, January 18, 7:30 PM: Jonathan Safron Foer’s

Everything Is Illuminated

Co-presented by Theater J’s Passports ProgramCo-presented by

Saturdays, December 9, January 13, February 10, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

FIT DANCE PARTY

A unique class designed to release endorphins through high-intensity movements! Hosted by a live DJ, this 45-minute class will be followed by a dance party with light snacks and mocktails.

In partnership with SWAT Fitness.

Start Date: Sunday, January 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS: EMPLOYMENT READINESS WORKSHOP SERIES

Wednesday, February 14, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SLIP AND GLIDE ICE SKATING

This mentorship program helps young adults pursue independence and employment through workshops such as resume development, interviewing, and formal email communication.

Spend an evening ice skating and sipping hot chocolate at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Whether this is your first time on the ice or you are a seasoned skater, all are welcome!

In partnership with Dreams for Kids DC.

BUDDY UP PROGRAM

VOCATIONAL VOLUNTEERING The EDCJCC is looking for volunteers to help our various departments while also supporting personal growth and independent living skills.

Opportunities include ticketing, data entry, ushering, working in our fitness center, and more.

We create personal, consistent schedules in your areas of interest.

This ongoing program creates friendships between young adults with and without disabilities. Participate as a drop-in buddy or a year-long buddy.

Co-presented by EntryPointDC.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE EDCJCC.ORG/VOLUNTEER

Sundays and Thursdays, January 4 and 7, February 1 and 4

HUNGER ACTION

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

Monday, December 18, 7:30 PM

ON MY MIND/IN MY HEART: THE VOICES OF WOMEN IN PUBLIC HOUSING

Directed by Thembi Duncan, On My Mind/In My Heart: The Voices of Women in Public Housing invites you into the lives of six women and their real thoughts and experiences about living in public housing in DC. Developed by playwright Caleen Jennings (Queens Girl in the World) using the true stories of the performers, the play includes themes of housing justice, disability, loss, and what it means to be a leader in your community.

Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council and Adas Israel Congregation.

Sunday, February 11, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

FAMILIES SERVING TOGETHER

One of the struggles facing people who are homeless is not having access to basic necessities such as socks, shampoo, hairbrushes, and similar items. Join families with young children to put together care packages containing hygiene products that will be distributed to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Wednesday, December 20, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

ACHIEVING CITIZENSHIP

Help immigrants in our community become citizens! Join as a mock interviewer for students of the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)’s citizenship classes. No formal training is needed and no Spanish language skills are required. Training and script will be provided.

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Monday, December 25, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

31ST ANNUAL DECEMBER 25TH DAY OF SERVICE

Be one of 1,000 people making a difference on our biggest Day of Service of the year!

We serve over 60 social service agencies throughout the DMV. Projects range from 2-4 hours in length and include serving meals, preparing food, making deliveries, visiting seniors and hospital patients, painting a shelter, and throwing holiday parties.”

Monday, January 15, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MLK DAY OF SERVICE WITH BEHREND BUILDERS Join thousands of people around the country in commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life by engaging in service.

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JEWISH LIFE

EDCJCC.ORG/JEWISHLIFE

Multiple Dates

STORIES THAT TOUCH OUR LIVES NARRATIVES IN THE JEWISH TRADITION

Join the Edlavitch DCJCC and Mechon Hadar for a Ladies Only Lunch and Learn. Rabbis Elie Kaunfer, Avi Killip, and Ethan Tucker will lead us in text study and discussion in this series at the Somerset House.

Tuesdays, January 9 – 30, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

LOVE & RELIGION: AN INTERFAITH WORKSHOP FOR JEWS AND THEIR PARTNERS

Being part of an interfaith couple can be challenging, but you don’t need to find the answers alone. For 20 years our workshop has guided 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.

Together we will explore a number of stories in the Jewish tradition that touch at the core of what it means to be human. We will explore themes of love, loss, and leadership, in a highly engaging group setting.

Instructor: Dr. Marion Usher

Class Dates: January 18 - Led by Rabbi Elie Kaunfer March 6 - Led by Rabbi Avi Killip May 8 - Led by Rabbi Elie Kaunfer 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 17 – MARCH 14, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM

Come explore the rich fabric of Judaism! Using traditional texts and modern examples, we will cover the fundamentals of Jewish life, including Shabbat and holidays, prayer, lifecycle rituals, ethics, and beliefs.

This program is part of Hadar at the EDCJCC, the only Mechon Hadar program offered at any JCC across the country which

strives to engage the DC community in cross-cultural exchange via opportunities to experience and learn about Jewish culture

Instructor: Miriam Szubin

regardless of a participant’s background or affiliation.

Tuesday, February 13, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 3 – MARCH 28, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM

GOD, LOVE, AND RELATIONSHIPS

HEBREW CLASSES

Many believe our relationship with God is a model for our relationships with others. But what if we are confused about God or doubt God’s love? Perhaps by looking at the many concepts of God in Judaism through the millennia, we can better understand what it means to love.

The EDCJCC offers six levels of Hebrew, from learning the aleph bet to reading advanced literature. Our teachers are experienced native Hebrew speakers who regularly tweak their classes to fit the needs and interests of their students.

Teacher: JoHanna Potts

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JEWISH LIFE PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES

Dedicated to serving and supporting our diverse community, the EDCJCC’s Family Programs aim to create a safe space to explore Jewish values amidst the messy, joyful chaos that is raising kids in an urban environment in the modern world.

All families are welcome—you don’t have to be Jewish to find a home at the EDCJCC. Learn more at edcjcc.org/families.

Sunday, December 3, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

MAKE ROOM FOR LATKES

This Chanukah we’re making room for latkes and dosas! Meet Pamela Ehrenberg, author of the new PJ Library® book, The Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas, and enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, cooking, singing, food, a mitzvah (good deed) project, and take-home goodies. It’s a perfect morning for Jewish and interfaith families with children ages 3 and older.

Co-presented by the Edlavitch DCJCC, PJ Library®, Federation’s Jewish Food Experience®, Love and Religion interfaith programs, and Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Sunday, December 10, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

Grab your socks and yarmulke, it’s time to bounce for Chanukah!

This year’s rockin’ Chanukah party will feature a moon bounce, games, crafts, treats, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Sunday, January 28, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

TU B’SHEVAT FAMILY PROGRAM

Tu B’Shevat honors the new year of the trees. Trees are essential to life on Earth and they help keep everyone healthy and full of oxygen. It is our turn to say thank you and celebrate the natural world.

Join us for a fun, interactive morning full of songs, crafts, and rituals based in Jewish tradition on trees, food, and more.

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PARENTING CENTER EDCJCC.ORG/PARENTING

CLASSES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CAREGIVERS

Looking for fun winter activities? Check out our Parenting Center classes for infants and toddlers! Options include art, music, dance, yoga, gymnastics, soccer, and more. Read more and register at edcjcc.org/totsclasses.

Tuesday, December 5, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesdays, January 31 – February 21, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

MANAGING YOUR HOUSEHOLD SPENDING

PREPARING FOR CHILDBIRTH: PRENATAL EDUCATION FOR THE MODERN FAMILY

Get your household spending under control! We’ll discuss where and how to cut back without changing your lifestyle drastically and talk about how to save for things that come up every year like camp, vacations, and school fees.

Prepare for your birth, your way! This comprehensive 4-week series covers labor anatomy and physiology, pain management, common variations and complications, practice exercises specifically for labor and delivery, and a thorough and judgement-free discussion of all labor and delivery scenarios.

Led by Lori Atwood, Registered Financial Consultant.

Wednesday, January 17, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

GOODNIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT...

Learn how to develop good sleep habits from the start, and how to address typical challenges that arise in helping children learn to soothe themselves to sleep and stay asleep throughout the night.

Taught by Nicole Bruno, a certified doula and childbirth educator.

Led by Claire Lerner, a licensed clinical social worker and child development specialist.

Sunday, February 11 Infant and Child CPR: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Pediatric First Aid: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Mondays, January 22 – March 5, 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM

SAFETY DAY AT THE EDCJCC: INFANT/ CHILD CPR AND PEDIATRIC FIRST AID

BEYOND THE BUMP

This group will meet weekly for six weeks to provide a safe and facilitated space for expecting 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.

Facilitated by Heather Diamond, Psy.D.

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Make your family safer by learning the basics of infant and child CPR and first aid.

Taught by American Heart Association’s Jay Gruber.

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CAMP

Fridays, December 1, January 19, February 16, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

NO SCHOOL TODAY CAMP WINTER SESSION PROGRAMS Join us for days of fun when school is out! Activities include swimming, motion commotion, field trips, and more!

Tuesday, January 2, 12:00 PM

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENING

We are excited to announce that our 2018 Summer Day Camp registration will open on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM! This summer we are bringing in new vendors, new events, and a whole lot of fun! Register early and enjoy the winter knowing your camper has an amazing summer all lined up. Our 2018 Summer Day Camp programs include:

Friday, December 22, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 26, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 27, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday, December 28, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday, December 29, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Traditional Ruach Day Camps Grades PreK – 6 (2 week sessions all summer long)

Specialty Camps Grades 1 – 9 (1 and 2 week sessions all summer long)

WINTER FUN CAMP

Spend your winter break going on exciting field trips, participating in enriching programming, and having a great time with great friends. Registration for Winter Fun Camp is by day.

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Leadership Camps Grades 6 – 9 (2 week sessions all summer long)

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Current members – did you know for every new member you refer, you can earn a free month of membership?

Contact Member Services at edcjcc.org/join for details.

What are you waiting for? Go call your buddy now!

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS CENTER FOR DUPONT, LOGAN, AND U STREET!

FITNESS CENTER | INDOOR POOL | PERSONAL TRAINING | AND MORE!

EDLAVITCH DCJCC FITNESS CENTER

EDCJCC.ORG/JOIN

Discounts and one-day passes available!

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Thank you to those who made generous contributions to the Edlavitch DCJCC between August 16 – October 31, 2017.

Anonymous Randi Abramson and Michael Lieberman Patty Abramson and Les Silverman American Jewish Committee Randy Bacon and Jordan Lombardo Mona and Mark Berch Debra Bergoffen and Robert Lanman Berkeley Research Group Michele and Allan Berman Lisa and Josh Bernstein Joyce and Fred Bonnett Andrea and Harvey BoyarskyMaisel Jennifer Bradley and Leon Wieseltier Mara Bralove and Ari Fisher Barbara and Linton Brooks Michael Burke Susan and Dixon Butler Susie and Kenton Campbell Kendra Chisholm Marti Clark Bruce A. Cohen Dolores and Obadiah Cohen Rose and Robert Cohen Sara C. Cohen and Norm J. Rich Dave Connick Beverly and Melvin Cook Dorothy Cooper Cornerstone Research, Inc. DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities DC Government Sarah Dorros Joe Drach Suzanne Ducat and Stanley Cohen The Dweck Family Bunny Dwin John Edelmann and Jeffrey Love Embassy of Israel

Ruth Schaffer Ernst and Warren Ernst Robert Fagan Myrna Fawcett Lois and Michael Fingerhut Susan Finston Beverly and Charles Freeland Bill Gabovitch Lorraine Gallard and Richard H. Levy Ann and Frank Gilbert Dina Gold Debra Goldberg and Seth Waxman Joe Goldman Dr. Kenneth and Cheryl Gorelick Fund Rae Grad and Manuel Schiffres Jill and Robert Granader Jody Green and Edward Max Sherry and Neil Green Martha Winter Gross and Robert Tracy Michelle and Jonathan Grossman Brenda Gruss and Daniel Hirsch Elayne Hettleman HIAS June and George Higgins Honeymoon Israel Foundation Mark Hunker and Jeff Shields Hunker Janet Hyman Adam Immerwahr Israeli-American Council Bryce Jacobs Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Jews United for Justice Tamar Kahn Susy and Thomas Kahn Leib Kaminsky Carolyn June Kaplan

Alma and Sid Kaplan Arlene and Martin Klepper Mariyan Kolev Jon Kolkin William Kreisberg Joyce and Herbert Kronthal Hilary Lane Rosalind Avnet Lazarus and Simon Lazarus III Elise and Marc Lefkowitz Sandra and Arnold Leibowitz Dianne and Herb Lerner Leshowitz Family Foundation/Terry Singer David Levin Marion Ein Lewin Diane Liff and Georgia Korn Eugene Livis Ellen and Gary Malasky Meredith Margolis and Gary Goodweather Carol M. Mates Winton Eaheart Matthews, Jr. Paula V. McMartin Howard Menaker and Patrick Gossett Rona and Allan Mendelsohn Jeff Menick Claire Morisset Mickelson and Adam Mickelson Elaine and William Miller Gary Mintz Moishe House Linda and Sid Moskowitz Alfred Munzer and Joel Wind Tena Nauheim and David Harrison Gayle Novig Melanie and Larry Nussdorf Susan and Dennis Papadopoulos Craig Pascal and Victor Shargai Patricia Payne and Nancy Firestone Ella Peal

Nancy and Saul M. Pilchen Diane and Arnold Polinger Barbara Rappaport Elaine Reuben Kay Richman and Daniel Kaplan Daniel Richman Mark Roberts Bella Rosenberg Susan and John Rosenthal Judith and Michael Saks Evelyn Sandground and Bill Perkins Diana Savit and Marvin Szymkowicz Mita M. Schaffer and Tina Martin Hank Schlosberg Amy Schmidt and Lawrence Banker Sanford Schwartz/ The Schwartz Family Linda Segal Share Fund, Julie Jacobson and Pamela Nash Betsy and Barney Silver Tina and Albert Small, Jr. David Bruce Smith Patti and Jerry Sowalsky Philip Sternberg Mindy Strelitz and Andrew Cornblatt Betty and Eugene Sullivan Terri Tedford Temple Sinai Cathy Toren Francine Zorn Trachtenberg and Stephen Joel Trachtenberg United Jewish Endowment Fund United Way Irene Vangsness and Richard Berzon Diane Abelman Wattenberg Joan S. Wessel Louise Wiener Judy and Leo Zickler

The following individuals made tribute gifts in honor of memory of friends and family between August 16 – October 31, 2017. To make a tribute gift, visit edcjcc.org/tribute.

Patty Abramson and Les Silverman in memory of Warren Kaplan

Randi Abramson and Michael Lieberman in honor of Joy Midman

Bruce Bernstein in honor of Stuart Kurlander Phyllis and Joseph Chartor in honor of Adam Immerwahr

Jeffrey Jorge Cohen in honor of Daniel Najjar Dorothy Cooper and Florence Forster in honor of Bunny Dwin

Bunny Dwin in memory of Warren Kaplan Beverly and Charles Freeland in honor of Bunny Dwin

Bill Gabovitch in honor of Stuart Kurlander Lois Granader in honor of Jill Granader Beverly and Stuart Halpert in honor of Melanie Nussdorf

Elayne Hettleman in honor of Bunny Dwin Bryce Jacobs in honor of Ron Kaplan and Yoni Bock Susy and Thomas Kahn in honor of Stuart Kurlander

Leib J. Kaminsky in honor of Michael Singer Joyce Kronthal in honor of Bunny Dwin

Paula McMartin in memory of Toni Ritzenberg

Claire Morisset Mickelson and Adam Mickelson in honor of Arna and Alan Mickelson Melanie and Larry Nussdorf in memory of Warren Kaplan

Carol Perline in honor of Laurie Levy-Page

Marsha Pinson and family in honor of Ken Krupsky Mark and Barbara Rechan in honor of Andrew Cornblatt

The Schwartz Family in honor of Steve Kelin Tina and Albert Small, Jr. in memory of Debbie Goldberg’s father

Francine Zorn Trachtenberg and Stephen Joel Trachtenberg in memory of Leonard Greenberg Louise W. Wiener in honor of Marion Ein Lewin

Programs of the Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts are funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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