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REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR: JCC MEMBERS: Thursday, January 3 GUESTS: Friday, January 4

January - February - March 2019 LIFE LONG LEARNING Upcoming Trips Trip registration begins Thursday, January 3 at 9am for JCC Members, January 4 at 9am for Guests. Trip Registration in person or online only.

To Kill a Mockingbird: Come From Away: New Broadway Drama Original Broadway Musical Sunday, March 17 Sunday, April 7 Leave from 1721 Federation Annex 10:30am Leave from 1721 Federation Annex 10:30am Return approximately 7:45pm Return approximately 7:45pm Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning American Come From Away is a musical set in the days classic To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Broadway in following the September 11 attacks and tells the a new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin, and stars Jeff true story of what transpired when 38 planes were Daniels as Atticus Finch. ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada as JCC Member: $185 Guest: $205 part of Operation Yellow Ribbon. Includes round trip coach transportation, orchestra JCC Member: $180 Guest: $195 seating, driver’s gratuity, snack on return trip. Includes round trip coach transportation, orchestra Lunch on your own. seating, driver’s gratuity, snack on return trip. Lunch on your own. MONDAY Film Appreciation: The Artist Faces the Camera Instructor: Moylan Mills, Ph.D.Faculty, Penn State University We will view and discuss six films that deal on an intimate basis with the lives and careers of six remarkable artists: Hedy Lamarr, Ingrid Bergman, , Ingmar Bergman, August Rodin and Louis Kahn. 6 Mondays • 10:00am - 12:30pm February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 JCC Member: $60 Guest: $75 Christine’s Art Class Instructor: Christine Lyons Rendell, M.A. Art Educator, Fine Artist, Graphic Artist Christine provides individualized instruction in all mediums within this relaxed and friendly group setting. Bring your art supplies. New students welcome! 6 Mondays • 10:00am - 12 Noon January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 JCC Member: $60 Guest: $75

2 • Please keep this brochure so that you have correct dates and times. LIFE LONG LEARNING TUESDAY Music Appreciation: Beethoven Instructor: Mark Pinzur, Musical Director, Moorestown Theatre Company Beethoven, a true child of the Enlightenment, had been thinking of setting Schiller’s “Ode to Joy” to music in his mid-twenties. As with many of his greatest works, he wrote sketches for many years trying to come up with the best possible composition. The final version is among the world’s most loved symphonies, with the words “Alle menschen werden bruder” (all men shall be brothers) as relevant and important today as they were two centuries ago. ONE Tuesday, February 19 • 10:30 - 11:45am SESSION JCC Member: $10 Guest: $15 Choreographer Jerome Robbins Instructor: Marjie Major, Dancer, Choreographer Jerome Robbins (born Jerome Wilson Rabinowitz) was an American choreographer, director, dancer, and theater producer who worked in classical ballet, on Broadway and films and television. The numerous stage productions he worked on include , , , , , , and . Robbins was a five-time Tony Award-winner and recipient of the and received two , including the 1961 Oscar for Best Director with for West Side Story. Using film clips, we will view segments from his major works and discover his unique style as a choreographer. Tuesday, March 12 • 10:30am - 12 Noon ONE SESSION JCC Member: $10 Guest: $15 Nosh and Knowledge: The Vocalists of the Big Bands Instructor: Herb Kaufman, Faculty Civil War Institute, Manor College We will take a nostalgic look back at the greatest “crooners” and “canaries” of the 1940s, featuring the incomparable vocalists of the period performing with iconic orchestras and dance bands. We will be transported back to the 1930s and 1940s as we listen to the popular singing sensations of that era: The Andrews Sisters, Louis Armstrong, The Mills Brothers, Vera Lynn, Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Peggy Lee, Dinah Shore, Jo Stafford & The Pied Pipers and many more.

Coffee and cake included. ONE Tuesday, March 19 • 10:30am - 12 Noon SESSION JCC Member: $15 Guest: $20

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TUESDAY (cont’d) Four Hot Political Topics Instructor: William Rosenberg, Ph.D. Faculty Drexel University Dr. Rosenberg will take us on a different journey every week and explore what’s hot in the world of politics today. 1. Should celebrities be active political leaders? 2. What is the future of American Jews? 3. What is the impact of hate groups in the US? Who are they? Why do they exist? How can they be controlled? 4. How can we nurture less political polarization? 4 Tuesdays • 1:00 - 2:15pm February 5, 12, 19, March 5 JCC Member: $40 Guest: $55 Biblical Books We Rarely Teach Instructor: Rabbi Richard Address, Jewish Sacred Aging We will examine the books of Kings, Samuel, Proverbs and Ecclesiates and delve into the relevance of the books as they relate to our modern day concerns and questions on political science, family dynamics, power, corruption, parenting and the challenges of belief. Tea and treats included. 4 Tuesdays • 1:00 - 2:15pm March 5, 12, 19, 26 JCC Member: $40 Guest: $55

WEDNESDAY Art Appreciation: 21st Century Art-The Cutting Edge Instructor: Irene Sfakianos, MFA, University of the Arts, Moore College of Art What comes after total abstraction? The art of today that utilizes the technology of our times. We will explore how present day painters, sculptors, performance and digital artists are influenced by all the varied electronic devices that dominate our lives. Uncover new media, new methods, and new ideas regarding the meaning of Art! 4 Wednesdays • 10:30 - 11:45am January 16, 30, February 13, 20 JCC Member: $40 Guest: $55

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WEDNESDAY (cont’d) STEM Lab: 3D Printing Instructor: Will Davis, Katz JCC Stem Lab Coordinator Calling all science enthusiasts and engineers! STEM is a new mode of learning incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This is a hands-on lab that will give you an opportunity to use a 3D printer and understand how 3D printing technology can be used in our lives. Wednesday, March 27 • 10:00am - 12 Noon ONE SESSION JCC Member: $10 Guest: $15 Current Events in the Afternoon Instructor: Susan Myers, B.A., Brandeis University, Founder J.S.P.A.N., Political Scientist In this longtime favorite class, our political expert will continue to astound us with her comprehensive analysis of domestic and international politics gleaned from reports, government pronouncements and programs. With liberal leanings, you’ll be inspired by these exciting discussions. 4 Wednesdays • 1:00 - 2:00pm March 6, 13, 20, 27 JCC Member: $40 Guest: $55 Gotta Read! Instructor: Lisa Katz, MLIS Book Club Facilitator, Librarian If you love to read, these friendly, well-directed and focused book discussions are for you. Please read the following books prior to class: January 16 Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday February 13 The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar February 27 BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) March 13 Foreign Affairs by Allison Lurie March 27 Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto 5 Wednesdays • 1:00 - 2:15pm January 16, February 13, 27, March 13, 27 JCC Member: $50 Guest: $65 Why the Jews? The Reasons for Antisemitism Instructor: Steve Chervin, Jewish Educator Where does antisemitism come from? How has Jew-hatred changed over the centuries? What are the most critical forms that antisemitism takes? How is antisemitism similar to other forms of hate? How should we respond to white supremacists, neo-nazis, and other racists? These are all questions we’ll explore in this class. 4 Wednesdays • 1:00 - 2:15pm January 16, 23, 30, February 6 JCC Member: $40 Guest: $55

Please keep this brochure so that you have correct dates and times. • 5 LIFE LONG LEARNING THURSDAY Positive Aging on Screen: The Wife: A Woman of Dependent Means Instructor: Marcy Weiner Lahav, MSW, Katz JCC Adult, Cultural and Judaic Department Director The Wife is based on Meg Wolitzer’s 2003 bestselling book of the same name. Joan, a highly educated, shy and devoted wife of an acclaimed novelist, begins to question her life choices when he wins the Nobel Prize. The chemistry of this relationship is expertly portrayed by Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce. Our post-movie discussion will focus on issues of positive aging. Coffee and cake included. ONE Thursday, March 7 • 1:30 - 4:00pm SESSION JCC Member: $15 Guest: $20 Bagel Breakfast: Who Is The Best Dancer on Screen? Instructor: Moylan Mills, Ph.D., Faculty Penn State University There will always be comparisons between and , the two greatest dancers in the history of Hollywood. We have talked a lot about Fred in our classes, but we haven’t really discussed Gene. So let’s look at some of Gene’s most notable films, such as Singin in the Rain. We’ll also watch Gene dance with the magnificent Cyd Charisse and the piquant Debbie Reynolds to see if Gene can out-dance Fred. They are very different stylists when they take the floor and we’ll explore that difference as well as other aspects of Gene’s career and private life. Sponsored by Bagel breakfast included. ONE Thursday, March 28 • 10:30am - 12 Noon SESSION JCC Member: $20 Guest: $35 The Life and Work of Instructor: Leila Joffe, M.F.A. American Conservatory Theatre, Member AFTRA, SAG and Actor’s Equity Charles Robert Redford Jr. has enjoyed a prolific career as an actor, director, producer and businessman. Using film clips, we will review his career highlights and discover why TIME included Redford in their annual “Most Influential People in the World” and declared him the “Godfather of Indie Film.” Thursday, January 24 • 10:30 - 11:45am ONE SESSION JCC Member: $10 Guest: $15

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THURSDAY (cont’d) The Joy of Knitting Instructor: Elaine Belson, Knitter and Hobbyist If you would like to refresh your knitting skills, need assistance completing an old project, or want to update your wardrobe by creating a new and trendy accessory, this relaxed and social class is designed for you. We can find a way to use your yarn or work with some of the newer yarn designs. Yarns that sparkle or yarns that self stripe are fun to watch unfold as you knit away. If you select a new pattern, bring the appropriate sized needle and yarn for the pattern. Supplies are not provided. 4 Thursdays • 12 Noon - 1:30pm March 7, 14, 21, 28 JCC Member: $40 Guest: $55 FRIDAY Student Spotlight: The Placebo Instructor: Dr. Marvin Herring Would you like to learn what a placebo is, and what it isn’t, and what it really means? Dr. Herring will help answer those questions, as he visits antiquity, early and modern America to bring you the history and story of this fascinating word. Don’t be surprised if you meet its cousin, the 19th century patent medicine, along the way. Historical tidbits, cartoon illustrations and a touch of opera will help you learn things you didn’t know. Friday, January 18 • 10:30 - 11:45am ONE SESSION JCC Member: $5 Guest: $10

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Registration by Mail, Drop Box or Online at www.katzjcc.org Send or drop off this form with payment immediately. JCC Members have priority registration which opens on Thursday, January 3. Guest registration will open on Friday, January 4. Sorry, Please enroll me in: (circle the dollar amount of programs that you are interested in): No Phone Registrations Monday Member Guest Registration Form Film Appreciation: The Artist Faces the Camera $60 $75 Everyone is required to fill out the registration Christine's Art Class $60 $75 form below if you choose to register by mail or Tuesday in person at the JCC. Music Appreciation: Beethoven $10 $15 If you choose to register online, please visit katzjcc.org. Choreographer Jerome Robbins $10 $15 If you are mailing your registration and want a receipt, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and mail to: Nosh and Knowledge: Saltzman Foundation Life Long Learning Institute The Vocalists of the Big Bands $15 $20 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. Four Hot Political Topics $40 $55 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO KATZ JCC. Biblical Books We Rarely Teach $40 $55 Katz JCC membership or key tag number______Wednesday Guest Art Appreciation: 21st Century Art-The Cutting Edge $40 $55 Cash Check, Check Number ______Credit Card STEM Lab: 3D Printing $10 $15 (Please circle one) VISA Mastercard AMEX Discover Current Events in the Afternoon $40 $55 CC No.______Gotta Read! $50 $65 Why the Jews? The Reasons for Antisemitism $40 $55 Exp. Date______Security Code______Thursday Name______Positive Aging on Screen: The Wife: A Woman of Dependent Means $15 $20 Address______Bagel Breakfast: Who Is The Best Dancer on Screen? $20 $35 The Life and Work of Robert Redford $10 $15 City______State_____ Zip______The Joy of Knitting $40 $55 Friday Phone______Student Spotlight: The Placebo $5 $10 E-mail______Total $ Yes, I would like an emailed receipt. Birthdate (needed for registration)______To read and review our Frequently Asked Questions regarding registration and cancellation policies, please visit katzjcc.org/adult-education Saltzman Foundation Life Long Learning Institute is made possible by a grant from

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