The Miles Nadal JCC Celebrating 60 Years at Bloor and Spadina!
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Welcome to the Miles Nadal JCC Celebrating 60 Years at Bloor and Spadina! On behalf of our Board of Directors, The Miles Nadal JCC – the centre for welcome to the exciting world Jewish life in downtown Toronto – of the Miles Nadal JCC. This is is having a 60th Birthday party and our 60th Birthday year – time to you’re invited! We will present an catch a film and enjoy the unique incredible range of age-appropriate offerings of the Toronto Jewish activities and celebrations to honour Film Society. Come and see a our Members and their families play or concert at our Al Green throughout the year. Theatre. Sign up for a Gravity From The Libbie Cowan Childcare class, try yoga in our state-of- Centre to our fitness, wellness and the-art Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre or register for cultural activities, come and experience our full range swim lessons in our incredible saltwater pool at the of programs that enliven the mind, body and spirit. Our Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre. saltwater pool, community choirs, camps and classes Check us out on Twitter, YouTube or Facebook of all varieties await you! Check out the vibrant theatre or on our website at www.mnjcc.org for further and concert season and the best Fitness Centre in the information on our wide range of special events downtown core. And of course, our wonderful Jewish and activities throughout the year. and Israeli holiday celebrations and programs. Come and celebrate at the Miles Nadal Jewish This year is special – so watch out for anniversary dances, Community Centre. league games, art exhibits and much, much more. It’s where you still belong! We can’t wait to see you all! Lawrence D. Wilder Ellen T. Cole The People That Make the MNjcc Great! The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is dedicated to serving the community, cultural, educational and recreational needs of downtown Toronto. Its programs and services are guided by Jewish values and are open to all, regardless of race, ethnic origin or religious affiliation. Photography: Mircea Popescu www.mnpopescuphotography.com Editor: Tawnya Zwicker Design: Christopher Buchanan Celebrating 60 years at Bloor and Spadina www.mnjcc.org 1 CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Since opening its doors in 1953, the Bloor “Y” – now the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre – has become both a cherished institution and a joyful tradition handed from one generation to the next. Join us in 2013 for our 60th Birthday fun and festivities – at what is not just the centre of Jewish life in downtown Toronto, but a destination for people of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs. Help us capture and celebrate our heritage. Share your memories: Got some old photographs, stories, or other documents? Contribute your individual, family or community history – we’d love to share them on our website, in member publications or in 60th Birthday promotions. Submit your memories to: Sarah Curtis [email protected] The JCC - Celebrating 60 years at Bloor and Spadina It’s where you STILL belong! 2 Celebrating 60 years at Bloor and Spadina 416-924-6211 We can do it… you can help! With your help, we can make a difference for children, youth, adults and seniors in need. The Miles Nadal JCC serves more than 30,000 people Your compassion and generous support will help us every year – culturally, educationally and recreationally provide scholarships for families who are struggling – and makes a huge difference in the lives of Jews and financially who otherwise could not afford to give their non-Jews throughout Toronto’s downtown core. children a preschool education or summer day camp experience. Your gift will make it possible for us to We teach children, offer programs for seniors, embrace respond to the increased demand for secure, enriching individuals with special needs, celebrate Jewish holiday after-school care for children, as well as a warm and traditions, provide culture, nourish bodies, souls and minds. welcoming community in Toronto’s downtown core for senior adults. Your donation to the MNjcc Subsidy Fund makes it possible for us to offer more than $50,000 in financial Please help us help those in need by donating today. assistance each year so that everyone can participate in Click on the CanadaHelps link on www.mnjcc.org or call our programs and connect to their community. Joelle Malka at (416) 924-6211 x 139. Tax receipts will be issued for gifts of $18 or more. Charitable #140344243RR0001. Gifts of $180+ are recognized in our Annual Program Guide. We thank the following committed funders and supporters who were inspired to invest in our future. Recognition is listed as a cumulative value of all gifts received for MNjcc programs and activities between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Supporter $50,000 - $199,999 Silver $180 - $999 Pamela Lieberman, Limmud Toronto, Ida Fox, Mark Fox, Barry Fox, Freddie Shore Annex Shul, Jay Basian, Ben Martin, Rebecca Meyer, Ted Frankel, Sherri Freedman, The Benjamin Foundation, Louis Myers, Miles S. Nadal, Karen Goldenberg, Marcy Greenglass, Community Partner $7,500 - $24,999 Michael Bernstein Chapel, Gary Neinstein, Allan Offman, Naomi Himel, Frank Jacobs, Martin Ossip, P. & J. Masonry & Sandra Kamenir, Wendy Kane, Bloor Annex B.I.A., Cassels Brock & Paul Bernstein, Beverley & Samuel Ceramic Tile Co. Ltd., Sandra Keshen, Jay Keystone, Blackwell LLP, The New Classical 96.3 FM, Cohen Family Foundation, Diane Pinsky-Rothman, Susan Keystone, Catherine King, David Green, Tom’s Place Leslie Binstock-Offman, Yael Brotman, David Brown, Stephen Pustil, Michael Kline, Sarah Krauss, Chai Investor $5,000 - $7,499 Golda Brown, Manuel Buchwald, Rex Hotel (Toronto) Ltd., Victoria Lee, Eleanor Levine, Dan Salamon, Sargent Contracting, Sally Libman, Gay Lokash, Aviation Production Support, The City Shul, Congregation Dianne Saxe, David Schatzky, Rachel Mackey, Alex Mayer, Downing Street Property Darchai Noam, Congregation Saul Schwartz, Morli Shemesh, Florence Minz, Myra Novogrodsky, Management Inc., Greenco Project Shir Libeynu, Christine Connelly, Shoresh Jewish Environmental Arthur Pape, Lola Rasminsky, Management Limited, Richard Cummings, Curbside Cycle, Programs, Barbara Slater, David Rose, Rhonda Rosenheck, G.R. Feldman Investments, Danforth Jewish Circle, Susan Davis, Michael Soenen, Steeles Memorial David Sadowski, Lorraine Sandler, Donna Green, Karen Green, Downtown Jewish Community School, Chapel, Jason Stein, Paul Stein, Jodi Shanoff, Mendy Sharf, HSG Health Systems Group, Natalie Fingerhut, First Narayever Carole Sterling, Dennis T. Swartz, Larry Sherman, Stephanie Steen, Omega Project Management, TD Bank Congregation, Sherri Freedman, Robin Taylor, Karen Turack, Allan Steingart, Martin Unger, Group, Lawrence D. Wilder and Family Adam Fuerstenberg, Greg George, Trisha Glazer, Peter Gold, Dr. & Mrs. Martin Unger, Madeleine Veldin, Steve Wahl, Platinum $2,500 - $4,999 Karen Goos, David Jack Green, Unity Apartments, David Usher, Alan Wainstock, Cheryl Wetstein, Margo Varadi, Lee Vyner, Harriet Wichin, Lawrence D. Wilder, Catz-Garcia Family, Ellen T. Cole, Ralph Grossman, Habonim Dror/Camp Susan Wainstock, Wasteco, Michael Wolfe Ken Crystal, Jacque Friedland and Gesher, Harper Collins, Helen Heller, Barry Weinberg, Harriet Wichin, Family, IBI Group, MDC Partners Inc., Stacey Helpert, Arnie Herschorn, Douglas Wilansky, Tracy Wilder, SOS Friends of the Arts Nathan & Lily Silver Family Foundation, Hillel of Greater Toronto, Harold Wolkin, Yoyo’s Yogurt Cafe, Scotiabank, ShaRna Foundation. Gerald Himes, Holy Blossom Temple, Pam Bierstock, Lillian Cole, Marvin Hoppe, Israeli House, Norman Zaltz, Ruth Zaltz, Al & Malka Green, Lindy Green, Gold $1,000 - $2,499 Jewish Family and Child Services, Arnie Zipursky Shira Herzog, Sharyn Salsberg-Ezrin, Barry Alper, The Gail Asper Family Michael Kalles, Harvey Kalles, Lawrence D. Wilder, Tracy Wilder, SOS Ticket Buyers Foundation Inc., Astral Media, Roslyn Kaman, Steven Kaminsky, Harold Wolkin J.P. Bickell Foundation, Canada Israel Herb Karasik, Corey Keeble, Amos Adler, Jay C. Basian, Cultural Foundation, Condor Security Sandra Keshen, Tanya Kirsch, Baruch Sienna, Philip Chown, Inc., Murray Goldman, Hazelton Place, Martin Kovnats, Kozlov Investments Susan Cole, Gordon C. Cressy, Hugh Wood Canada, Neinstein & and Enterprises Ltd., Kulanu Toronto, Nicolas Del Sorbo, Jacintha Doner, THANK YOU! Associates LLP, William Nyman, Leon Kumove, Phillip Ladovsky, Darlene Eadie-Goldberg, Martin Richman, Segal Group Inc., Lagover Mutual Benefit Society, Wendy Eisen, Bill Elleker, Ed Segalowitz, Manny Sharf, Tim Hortons Frank Lewinberg, Lenka Lichtenberg, Natalie Fingerhut, Erica Fischer, Celebrating 60 years at Bloor and Spadina www.mnjcc.org 3 Table of Contents Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre 9 Teen and Adult Programs 16 ABOUT THE MNjcc Nursery School 9 Private Swim Lessons 16 Suzuki Music 10 Leadership Aquatics After School Program 10 Programs 16 Welcome and Staff Photo 1 Reena At the J 11 Pool Activities and Behind the Scenes 5 Habonim Dror Recreational Swim 17 MNjcc Board of Directors 5 Youth Movement 11 Holidays Hours MNjcc Camps and Breaks 11 ARTS AND CULTURE and Registration Dates 6 Preschool and Youth Fitness 12 Volunteer at the MNjcc 6 Pottery Studio 18 FITNESS AND Music 18 SUPPORT YOUR JCC RECREATION The Gallery at the J 19 Toronto Jewish Film Society 19 The Phil Granovsky Recognizing our Fitness Centre 13 Film 20 Theatre 20 2011 - 2012 Supporters 3 Group Exercise Classes 13 Specialty Fitness Classes 14 GENERAL INFORMATION Personal Training 14 JEWISH LIFE AND POLICIES Athletics 15 Health