Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington FY12 ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012

IN THE CENTER SPOTLIGHT

1 WELCOME he importance of creating community permeates every aspect of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington’s T programs and operations. Our strength is in our diverse interests, backgrounds and passions. Our impact is in how we assure continuity, build identity and create community. Coming together the way we do so often in such meaningful ways is what differentiates us from every other fitness center, preschool and day camp. This Annual Report captures some of the highlights of our fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012). Mission Statement We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, , and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values. Vision Statement We will be the heart of our Jewish community, playing a central role in reaching out to build a welcoming, diverse and thriving community that enriches Jewish life for each generation. Core Values • Kavod Ha-briot (Respect for • Gemilut Chasadim (Acts of one another) – We respect the loving kindness) –We help those dignity of every person. in need through acts of loving • Klal Yisrael (One people) – kindness. We welcome all Jewish traditions • Tikkun Olam (Repairing the and backgrounds. world) – We make the world a • Kehilla (Community) – better and more just place. We connect individuals to the • Shmirat Ha-teva (Preserving community and communities nature) – We respect our to each other. environment. • Eretz Y’israel (Israel) – • Torah (Jewish Learning) – We We connect our community to the promote Jewish learning and people, history, culture and land of intellectual enrichment. Israel. • Shmirat HaNefesh v’HaGuf • B’yachad (Working (Preserving our selves) – together) – We partner with We promote the well-being and Jewish and secular organizations fitness of every person. to build a stronger community. • Ruach (Spirit) – We infuse spirit • Hachnassat Orchim and fun into our activities and (Welcoming guests) – programs. We open our doors to everyone. 2 4

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Adults and Seniors With community support, the JCCGW helps senior adults • Seniors took classes on subjects as diverse as stay healthy, active and engaged. Most importantly, we beginning computer and opera to creative writing help them to age in place. and Israeli current events at the Adult Center for • The JCCGW served approximately 10,000 Education (ACE) seminars in the spring and in the fall. hot kosher lunches to seniors at six sites in • Hundreds of seniors participated in a variety of social Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. and educational events through the Coming of Age • Through a generous gift, Sy and Sheila Herman (CoA) program. Funded in part by a grant from the sponsored “The Memoir Project,” a program State of Maryland, CoA helps keep seniors connected designed to promote documentation of life memories. and promotes good health and well-being. Programs are held at the JCCGW, Ring House and Leisure • We formed a weekly discussion group where men can World. Local excursions, such as trips to restaurants meet new friends and discuss topics of interest such and the theater, are a popular aspect of the program. as politics, current events and health. • The Hurwitz Internal Light Program, funded in part • The Center hosted Holy Cross Hospital’s Memory by the George and Tess Hurwitz Internal Light Fund Academy, a program developed at UCLA’s Center and the Montgomery County Department of Health & for Aging that helps participants acquire general Human Services, offers education and information for strategies to improve their memory. older adults who are visually impaired. This endowed • The JCCGW and Jewish Social Service Agency program also received generous support from the Aid (JSSA) partnered to provide social workers at Association for the Blind in FY12. many Center programs for seniors who are going • The Center’s kosher nutrition program has been through difficult transitions, or who need resource named the Selma Sweetbaum Satellite Nutrition information and support services.

1. Sy and Sheila Herman, dedicated JCCGW supporters and sponsors of “The Memoir Project.” 2. Member Toby Gottesman volunteers his time and energy to facilitate the men’s discussion group. 3. Volunteer faculty members of the ACE program were honored at an end-of semester party. 4. Coming of Age members modeled current styles at a fashion show held at Ring House. 3 Young Professionals The JCCGW created the Young Professionals Task Force with a mission to foster community by providing a portal for new experiences and connecting local Jewish young professionals to each other and the greater community. Attended by dozens of enthusiastic young professionals, events included: • Hiking the Billy Goat Trail at Great Falls • A cooking competition, patterned after the television show “Top Chef,” to find out who could Hiking the Billy Goat Trail at Great Falls offered a great opportunity add the most creative spin to the popular Israeli for these young professionals, an upcoming generation of community leaders, to network and socialize. dish, shakshuka • A community service project • A summer social Program in honor of Selma Sweetbaum, who retired after a 35-year career at the JCCGW advocating on BENDER-DOSIK PARENTING CENTER behalf of senior adults. Offering hot, healthy kosher lunches as well as lectures, cultural activities, • Storytime Morning and Music Together Babies exercise and socialization, the nutrition program is are just two of the many popular classes we offer a lifeline for older members of Montgomery County to help build brain development in babies and and Prince George’s County. parenting skills. • In our Gateways program for new Americans from the • We offered a variety of parenting workshops Former Soviet Union, approximately 90 senior adults featuring experts such as Kim West, aka The attended our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Sleep Lady; Bonnie Zucker, psychologist and Languages) classes. Twenty-five of them attended author of Anxiety Free Kids; and Aviva Goldfarb, citizenship preparation class. Ten of our students took, author and creator of The Six O’clock Scramble. and passed, the exam to become U.S. citizens. This year, the JCCGW also partnered with PEP (Parent Encouragement Program) to offer parenting seminars at the Center.

The Center’s kosher nutrition program was named in honor of Selma Music Together, an internationally-recognized early childhood music and movement Sweetbaum (above), who recently retired as JCCGW adult services program for children and the grownups who love them, is just one of the many director. An expert in her field, Selma has received numerous awards popular classes offered by the Bender-Dosik Parenting Center. and has been appointed to many local and national committees and commissions, including the White House Conference on Aging. 4 Camp, Youth & Teens • JCC campers had an “Excellent Adventure through Time” in summer 2011. The summer was jam-packed with fun and meaningful activities, and enrollment increased over 13% from the previous summer. • The JCCGW received a grant from JCC Association to sponsor the “Power of Words” project, which was on exhibit in the Goldman Art Gallery. The project encouraged campers to use creative and artistic ways to show how words can be helpful or harmful to others.

• Our revamped after-school program allows parents 1 flexibility in choosing the days to enroll their children, as well as flexibility for the children to choose electives and create a personalized experience. Enrollment in the program increased by 20% this year. • Rockville Open House (ROH) meets monthly in the Teen Center. ROH is a supervised, safe gathering space for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or intersex Jewish teens.

Early Childhood Education The JCCGW preschool utilizes a Reggio Emilia approach to education, a program based on the principles 2 of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment. • In March 2012, six members of the preschool staff attended Study Institute at the Malaguzzi Center in Reggio Emilia, Italy to learn about the Reggio approach in greater depth and explore Reggio through a Jewish perspective. • The tour was underwritten through the JCCGW and the preschool’s Early Childhood Parent

Committee (ECPC). Funds were raised in part 3 through ECPC events.

1-2. Camp JCC campers are fortunate to have the use of indoor facilities—such as the gym, art studio and auditorium—as well as outdoor facilities, including the pool, ball field and grounds. 3. On Grandparents Day, always a highlight of the year, this JCCGW Preschool student dressed to impress.

5 GILDENHORN/SPEISMAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Goldman Art Gallery Dance The Goldman Art Gallery hosted nine exhibits in FY12 • The Senior Youth Dance Company was selected including: to perform at the Youth Dance Festival at Dance • “Art of the Book” by Pyramid Atlantic Art Center Place in Washington DC in March 2012. • “Art Without Borders: A Celebration of Humanity,” • The JCCGW Dance School expanded its production an exhibit created by Jewish and Muslim artists company by forming “The Junior Youth Dancers.” • “Debra Herman Berger: A Retrospective of Her Art” • Both the Junior and Senior Dance Companies • “From Kiln, Paint, and Camera: COLOR!” art by Patricia performed in June at our end-of-year dance recital. Fein Cate, Marsha Goldfine, and Stan Schofer Film • “Slices of Life through the Lens of an Artist,” • Nearly 2,000 patrons screened and discussed 10 photographs by Elaine Hoffman award-winning films from Israel, the US, Germany, • “A Lifetime of Perspective,” works by senior the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom at the 4th adults, is funded by the Deena and Jerome A. Annual Jewish Film Festival in March. Kaplan Fund for Senior Adult Programming and • “77 Steps”— a film about the personal journey the Berliant/Kaplan Fund of the United Jewish of the filmmaker, Ibtisam Mara’ana, who left her Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Arab-Muslim village and moved to —was Greater Washington. shown in our Kreeger Auditorium as part of Café Seret (Israeli Movie Café). Mara’ana attended the showing and held a post-film discussion.

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The family of Debra Herman Bergerz”l posed proudly at the reception of the JCCGW Dance School offers classes for all ages and across many exhibit of her artwork. disciplines, including tap, jazz, ballet and hip-hop.

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• Approximately 75 students, including children and adults, took music lessons at the JCCGW. We also offered music classes in partnership with a local music school, Bach to Rock. • The indie rock/Sephardic music band Deleon performed in May in conjunction with the DCJCC’s Washington Jewish Music Festival. Kreeger Auditorium Renovation The Center has started a major renovation on 3 the Kreeger Auditorium. We gratefully thank the Gildenhorn/Speisman families and the Philip L. Graham Fund for their generous support and the State Literary Arts of Maryland for issuing a Bond Bill. The renovation nd • The 42 Annual Book Festival took place in will modernize our facilities to make them more November and featured a handpicked selection accessible to all, improve energy efficiency and costs, of more than 5,000 newly-published books of and enhance audience enjoyment. Once completed, Jewish content and 26 author events. our theater will be a state-of-the-art, community • Literary programs continued throughout the performing arts destination. program year featuring sportswriter John Feinstein, blogger and author Jill Smokler, and INCLUSION AND SPECIAL NEEDS Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat. • More than 60 children with special needs were Music able to attend camp alongside their typically- • The Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series developing siblings and peers. Funding for this celebrated its 40th anniversary season featuring six program is provided by generous support from chamber concerts. In recognition of this milestone, the Stanley S. Bender Special Needs Inclusion Gerry and Howardz”l Polinger and the Polinger family Program at Camp JCC, The Jewish Federation of were honored at a special concert in April which Greater Washington, National Inclusion Project, featured pianist Navah Perlman (Itzhak Perlman’s and the Montgomery County Department of Health daughter) and her fellow musicians, cellist Zuill & Human Services. Bailey and violinist Philippe Quint.

1. The Honorable Stuart E. Eizenstat visited the Center to discuss his book, “The Future of the Jews.” 2. The Polinger family was honored in appreciation of their vision in creating the Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series and for their longstanding support of JCCGW music programs. Gerry Polinger, seated, posed for a photo with musicians (from left) Phillipe Quint, Zuill Bailey and Navah Perlman. 3. Inclusion counselors provide support for campers with special needs to participate in all camp activities alongside their typical peers and siblings.

7 The Team JCCGW delegation of 61 teens proudly marched in the opening A Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Program student and her volunteer coach ceremony of the 2011 JCC Maccabi Games in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. celebrate success. The students enjoy the opportunity to move in the forgiving Much more than an athletic competition, the Games promote community environment of water. For the families, the program offers a supportive service involvement, sportsmanship and religious pride, and provide the network to socialize and share information. opportunity for Jewish teens to form long-lasting memories and friendships.

• The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family JCC MACCABI GAMES Foundation sponsored our 2011 Camp Kochavim, • In summer 2011, Team Greater Washington a program for teens and young adults with a wide traveled to Israel; Springfield, MA; and range of disabilities. Twenty-nine older teens and Philadelphia, PA to participate in the JCC Maccabi young adults with special needs participated in Games where Jewish teens between the ages the program. Children’s Charities Foundation, the of 13 and 16 competed in Olympics-style events. Abraham and Frieda Hochberg Foundation, and the We thank the Bender Foundation and Rockville Estelle Friedman Gervis Family Foundation also SportsPlex for their generous support of the 2011 helped support Camp Kochavim. JCC Maccabi Games. • Twenty-six participants and 24 volunteers took • In May 2012, JCCGW athletes age 10-12 traveled part in the Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Program for to Harrisburg, PA to participate in the Mid-Atlantic children and adults with physical, orthopedic-related Junior Games. They also participated in Jewish disabilities. This program is funded by a grant from Heritage Night, which was sponsored by the the Bertha and Isadore Gudelsky Family Foundation. Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning and the • In observance of Jewish Disability Awareness Washington Wizards, at the Verizon Center in April. Month in February 2012, all three area JCCs partnered to present “ReelAbilities: Disabilities Film Festival.” Each film was accompanied by discussions and programming to bring the community together to explore and celebrate our diversity.

8 JEWISH LIFE • Our Chanukah and Purim celebrations drew hundreds of community members of all ages who participated in fun and meaningful activities that were planned and implemented in partnership with the Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) at the Center. • In observance of Rosh Hashanah, a Selichot (prayers recited leading up to and through the High Holidays) Service and a challah-baking workshop were held in September.

• Context, an adult education program offered by JCCGW Chanukah and Purim celebrations offer the opportunity for the The Institute for Jewish Learning at the Jewish community to come together to honor our Jewish heritage. Theological Seminary, was held at the JCCGW. Offering an exploration of Jewish history and intensive study, and interaction with accomplished Jewish studies scholars, the program was held in partnership with Beth Sholom Congregation, B’nai Israel Congregation, Congregation Har Shalom and Partnership for Jewish Life & Learning. • Biblical archaeology lectures were held throughout the year in partnership with ASOR (American Schools of Oriental Research) and BASONOVA (Biblical Archaeology Society of Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC). • A Bible Series was held at the JCCGW in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Studies. Hundreds of community members packed Rockville Town Square to celebrate Israel’s 64th birthday in June. ISRAEL AT THE CENTER • Chief Operating Officer Amy Gantz and Chief • The JCCGW shlicha (Israeli emissary) brought Program Officer Tracey Dorfmann participated in insights of Israel to the Center and the community the JCCA (Jewish Community Centers Association) through a variety of lectures and discussions Familiarization Trip to Poland and Israel in December throughout the school year, and through Israel- 2011. JCCA’s goals for the trip were to promote related activities and projects at Camp JCC. Israel engagement and programming, and to assist • A celebration of Israel’s 64th birthday was JCCs in connecting their members and Israel. held at Rockville Town Square in June 2012 in • Expressions Fine Art, a unique art exhibit featuring partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Israeli artists, and A Matter of Landscape, an Washington. Hundreds of community members exhibition of photographs taken by award-winning gathered for a day of spirited celebration including Israeli photographer Chanan Getraide, were a performance by Danny Sanderson, one of the featured in the Goldman Art Gallery. most influential performers on the Israeli cultural scene.

9 • The Ariel Quartet, composed of Israeli musicians, WELLNESS, FITNESS & SPORTS performed at the Center as part of the Polinger • The Center partnered with Shady Grove Adventist Artists of Excellence Concert Series. Hospital to hold health screenings, which are open • The preschool was treated to a concert by talented to the community, at the JCCGW. young musicians from Beit Shemesh, our sister city • The JCCGW and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Israel. The group appeared as part of the 2012 cosponsored two Health Expos—one for families Hafla (Party) Delegation, celebrating and sharing held at the JCCGW in the fall, and one for seniors traditions of Israel, in conjunction with The Jewish held at Leisure World in the spring. The expos Federation of Greater Washington’s Partnership served to increase awareness of health care 2Gether program for Israel engagement. resources in our community, provide preventative • A lecture and discussion was held at the Center care information, and screen for certain conditions. concerning Dan Senor and Saul Singer’s book, • Washington Consumers’ CHECKBOOK awarded the “Start-Up Nation: the Story of Israel’s Economic JCCGW Health & Fitness Center their top rating Miracle,” which depicts the amazing progress for quality. Israel has made since its birth. • The Health & Fitness Department added new, • Professor Robert Eisen of George Washington state-of-the-art cardio equipment with personal University was at the Center to present a lecture audio/visual systems. titled, “Hawks and Doves: the Complexities of Religious Zionism.” • A triathlon class was added to the Health & Fitness schedule. The class culminated with an • JCCGW staff, members and guests gathered to indoor triathlon with 10 participants. observe Yom Hazikaron, the day on which Israel honors its fallen servicemen and women. • We offered more than 65 weekly group exercise classes.

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1. During a concert, Israeli musicians gave some excited preschoolers the opportunity to get in on the action. 2. “To Life: Tools for Better Living” was the theme for the spring Health & Wellness Expo, co-sponsored by Jewish Residents of Leisure World and presented by Coming of Age. 3. These athletes were all smiles after completing the JCCGW’s indoor triathlon. Photo by David Wolf

10 VOLUNTEERS Three Centers, One Community JCCGW members now have full access to the • Approximately 190 adults collectively donated Washington DC JCC and the JCC of Northern close to 8,000 hours of their time to the Center. Virginia thanks to the Three Centers, One • Jonina Duker, Isadore Goldman, and Arlene Mager Community initiative. In addition to providing each volunteered over 300 hours. members full reciprocity at each of the three area • At our Annual Meeting in June 2012, Jerry Hulman JCCs, the JCCs have worked together on a number received the Flora M. Stetson Distinguished of communitywide events including the Jewish Film Service Award for his dedicated volunteer efforts. Festival, the Jewish Music Festival, “Reel Abilities: COMMUNITY PARTNERS Disabilities Film Festival” and IsraelFest. The three JCCs are also offering a free one-year membership to We are proud to partner with community organizations all Birthright Israel trip alumni. and agencies to expand our reach and capabilities. Partnerships and programs include but are not limited CENTER WITHOUT WALLS to: Recognizing the need to reach out to those in our Adat Shalom Leisure World community who may not live in close proximity to the Reconstructionist Montgomery County Center, the JCCGW launched a Center Without Walls Congregation Department of Health initiative which will grow in the coming years. Bach to Rock & Human Services • Author events, film showings and a health & wellness Birthright Israel Montgomery County expo were held at Leisure World in Silver Spring. BBYO Infants and Toddlers • Our adult department has satellite sites serving Congregation Beth Ami Program seniors in Silver Spring and Bowie. Charles E. Smith Jewish Music Together Life Communities Montgomery Congregation B’nai National Inclusion Project Tzedek PACE (Parent and Congregation Or Chadash Community Education) Cub Scouts PEP (Parent Israel in DC Encouragement Program) JCC Association Partnership for Jewish JConnect Life & Learning JCRC Prince George’s County Jewish Agency for Israel Rockville Open House The Jewish Federation Shady Grove Adventist of Greater Washington Hospital Jewish Council for the Shalom Baby Aging State of Maryland Jewish Foundation for Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) Jerry Hulman (top middle), a dedicated volunteer who received the Flora M. Group Homes Whole Foods Stetson Distinguished Service Award in June 2012, is shown with students from the computer class that he teaches. Jerry’s volunteer activities have touched every JSSA (Jewish Social aspect of the Center. Service Agency)

11 Dinner of Champions An All-Star Celebration! The 20th Annual JCCGW Dinner of Champions, chaired by Molly Meegan and Abbe Lowell, Laura Blumenfeld and Baruch Weiss, and Sharon and Jeremy Zissman, raised funds for the Center’s nationally-recognized inclusion programs for children, teens and young adults with special needs. Ted Leonsis received the 2011 Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award. Stanley M. Brand, Reid Cherner, Max Meltzer and Ellen Zavian were inducted into the Greater Washington Jewish Kinor, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary as the JCCGW’s Sports Hall of Fame. Adam Bloom, Karen Beth Cohen, contemporary Israeli folk dance company, performed to an appreciative audience in Chevy Chase. Madelyn Flax, Josh Singer, Carley Sturges and Alex Tritell received the Hyman M. & Philip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award. Thanks to our many funders and also to Precon Events and our wonderful Master of Ceremonies, Chris Gordon of NBC4.

Birthday Celebration Chairs Eve and Andy Stern and a wonderful Gala committee hosted the JCCGW 99th Birthday The songs of , one of Israel’s most successful bands, call for peace, tolerance and equality. The JCCGW co-sponsored their appearance at Celebration. The prestigious Benjamin Ourisman The Fillmore Silver Spring. Memorial Award for Civic Achievement was presented to Susie and Michael Gelman. The event • Kinor, the JCCGW’s contemporary Israeli folk raised vital funds to support the Center. Special dance company, performed at Friendship Heights thanks to Martha K. Bindeman, CSEP, of Finishing Village Center in Chevy Chase. Touches Events for her contributions to the event. • The JCCGW co-sponsored Washington Jewish Film Festival’s concert featuring Israeli sensation Hadag Nahash at The Fillmore Silver Spring in May. Ted Leonsis, 2011 Irene and Abe • Plans are underway to host parenting classes, Pollin Humanitarian Award recipient, is the founder, chairman and majority preschool programs, camp sites, culture & arts owner of Monumental Sports & events, and expanded satellite programs for seniors Entertainment Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), at locations throughout Montgomery County. Washington Mysics (WNBA) and Verizon Center. PHILANTHROPY Thanks to the generosity of our donors, including individuals, foundation and corporations, anyone can walk through our doors and have a positive, 2012 Benjamin Ourisman Memorial meaningful and even life-changing experience. Funds Award for Civic Achievement recipients Susie and Michael Gelman raised each year help support a variety of services for were honored for their leadership and our community today and for generations to come. their commitment to our community.

12 Golf & Tennis Tournament Held on June 11, 2012 at Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, this year’s Golf & Tennis Tournament raised critical funds in support of the JCCGW’s senior Clockwise from top left: Jason Mitchell, Tracy adult programs and services. EagleBank was the Kiddush Bloom Schwartz, Alan Cup Golf Tournament presenting sponsor. Michael Kay Schwartz, Brad Buckles and Monique Buckles served as honorary chair, with Andy Bridge, Monique enjoyed a picture-perfect Buckles and Andy Shulman serving as co-chairs. The day at our annual golf Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Foundation and tennis tournament. was the presenting sponsor for the Elijah’s Cup Tennis Tournament, co-chaired by Harris Rosenblatt and Robin B. Taub.

Endowments Jewish Legacy Committee. Create a Jewish Legacy is an innovative program designed to change the The JCCGW has more than 200 named endowment philanthropic conversation in our community by funds. Income generated by these funds helps creating a collaborative approach to legacy giving. A underwrite the costs associated with a wide range project of the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The of classes, lectures and workshops, cultural arts, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Create scholarships for camp and preschool, and meals a Jewish Legacy aims to build a strong, vibrant for members of our community. Establishing an community for generations to come. endowment fund is a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loved one, or to serve as a living tribute. Flora M. Stetson Legacy Society A complete list can be found on pages 14-16. Flora M. Stetson’s love of the arts led her to volunteer at Annual Fund the JCCGW’s Goldman Art Gallery. Ms. Stetson’s passion for her volunteer work at the Center, and her joy in being The Board Development Committee, led by Vice part of the Center’s warm and welcoming community, led President for Development Mindy Berger, helped us her to make a generous legacy gift that will continue to keep our doors open to welcome everyone. Each year, have an impact for generations to come. Annual Fund donations make it possible for us to offer more than $500,000 in financial assistance and The Stetson Society recognizes and honors support services to hundreds of children, adults and individuals and families who, through their estate senior adults in our community in the form of: plans, have created a legacy for the Center in the • Scholarships to families in need form of a bequest or other planned gift. • One-on-one camp counselors for children and young adults with special needs • Reduced-rate memberships for adults with disabilities living in group homes • Support services for senior adults

Create a Jewish Legacy Planned Gifts The generosity of Flora M. Stetsonz”l will have a The new Create a Jewish Legacy program is profound and lasting impact on our community. chaired by Neil Gurvitch and the Board’s Create a 13 Endowments ndowments support the Center today, and help strengthen our community into the future. Many donors establish endowment funds to honor the memory of a loved one; others choose to establish an E endowment during their lifetime so they can see the results of their generosity. The JCCGW currently has more than 200 named endowment funds. Income generated by these funds helps underwrite the costs associated with a wide range of programs, including classes, lectures and workshops, cultural arts events, scholarships for camp and preschool, and a kosher meal program for senior adults. For information about establishing an endowment fund, please contact Samantha Frankel at 301.348.3861 or [email protected].

AQUATICS CAMP Max Gruber Music Scholarship Fund Bertha and Isadore Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Barbara Cohen and Walter Shorr Memorial Fund Bertha and Isadore Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Program Endowment Fund for Camp Scholarships and Israel Initiatives Program Endowment Fund Seymour and Sheila Herman Aquatic Fitness Morris Z. and Vivian Cohn Fund for Special Matthew Kaplan Memorial Fund for Sports Endowment Fund Recreation Services for Handicapped Children Edward Rosenblum Swim Meet Fund Cora and John H. Davis Memorial Fund for Winter Dr. Isadore Lattman Music Scholarship Fund Louis and Doris Wiener Instructional Swim Camp Scholarships Michael David Perlman Children’s Theatre Fund Endowment Fund R. Andrew Helgeson “Heart of Gold” Memorial Eva and Simon Resnek Endowment for Children’s Endowment Fund for Camp JCC Counselor Scholarships ARCHAEOLOGY Awards Rebecca Roemer Music Scholarship Fund Kitty and Benjamin Adelman Fund for Programs Jane Hulman Camp Scholarship Fund Louis and Doris Wiener Instructional Swim on Biblical Archaeology Dolores Polakoff Memorial Children’s Camp Endowment Fund Lena and Abraham Binin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Archaeological Fund Max and Julia Silverman Memorial Keep Rolling CULTURAL/PERFORMING ARTS Dr. Eric Fischer Memorial Fund for Lectures Fund for Accessible Transportation Sheila Bellack Cultural Arts Endowment Fund on Middle Eastern Archaeology Shizu Fujiwara Coles Endowment Fund for Dance CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Dr. Bernard Lieb Fund for Programs on Biblical Council for the Arts Endowment Archaeology Carol K. and Arnold R. Altshuler Fund for Judith W. Frosh Fund for the Drama Department Kathe and Allan Schwartzberg Fund for Programs Needy Children David Lloyd Kreeger Cultural Arts Endowment on Biblical Archaeology Edith Barry Single Parent Fund* Bea Metalitz Endowment Fund for Original Works Bender-Dosik Parenting Center Endowment Fund on Jewish Themes ART DEPARTMENT Brett, Olin, Sanger and Shesser Family NationsBank/ASB Capital Management Debra J. Berger Endowment for Art Education Endowment Fund for Children in Need Michael David Perlman Children’s Theatre Fund Lisa Frank Memorial Endowment for Children’s Daniel and Howard Caplan Memorial Fund for Art Programs Children in Need Anne S. and Henry S. Reich Cultural Arts Endowment Sam Kagan Memorial Fund for Senior Adult Programs Ida Forman Children’s Assistance Fund Steven M. Reich Memorial Endowment Fund Sarah Gertrude Kay Arts and Crafts Programs Harry and Judie Linowes Youth Development Fund for Arts and Cultural Programming and Projects for Senior Adults Endowment Fund Dolores and Sydney M. Polakoff Fund for the Linda and Jay Rosenkranz Endowment for Anna Levine Fund for Adult Art Programs Creative Enhancement of Youth Programming Theatre Programs Eva and Simon Resnek Endowment for Children’s Charles and Bella Jurow Ross Memorial ART GALLERY/MUSEUM Scholarships Endowment to Support Cultural Programming Rachel and David Abraham Endowment Fund Fern Weiland Memorial Endowment for Doris R. Sloan Endowment Fund for Cultural for the Visual Arts Parenting Programs Programming Deena and Jerome A. Kaplan Fund for Senior Shirley Udelson Cultural Arts Endowment Fund Adult Programming CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Sylvan Margulies Fund in Support of the Center Brad and Monique Buckles Family Endowment DANCE Art Gallery for Youth Programs Wolford and Dollye Berman Dance Endowment Herman Perlman Cultural Arts Endowment Lisa Frank Memorial Endowment for Children’s Rosalie Friedman Memorial Endowment for the Phillip Ratner Cultural Arts Endowment Fund Art Programs Performing Arts Daryl Reich Rubenstein Memorial Endowment Goldberg Goldman Endowment for Sports Kitty Kamen Performing Arts Fund Clarice Smith Cultural Arts Endowment Fund Activities for Children with Special Needs Jane L. and Robert H. Weiner Museum Marc Goodman Memorial Endowment Fund Endowment Fund for Sports Activities for Children 14 Endowments (continued)

Mary and Charles Oshinsky Memorial Fund Fred and Ida Kogod Discretionary Fund Henry S. and Anne S. Reich Education for Dance Programs Robert P. Kogod Leadership Endowment Fund Endowment Fund Eva and Simon Resnek Endowment for Children’s Steve Lustig Past President’s Endowment* Lawrence B. Sadoff Fund for Jewish Education Scholarships Philip N. Margolius Fund for Special Events Sklar Zuckerman Endowment Fund to Promote Morris Marinoff Memorial Fund Ahavat Yisrael EARLY CHILDHOOD Joseph and Mollie Muchnick Endowment Fund Charles E. Smith Special Purpose Fund Hon. Sydney S. Asher Endowment Fund Jeanette Orbach Scholarship Fund Ruth and George Sorkin Jewish Family History Fund Edith Barry Single Parent Fund* Joseph Robinowitz Fund for Special Projects Benjamin Weinberg Memorial Fund for Jewish Bender-Dosik Parenting Center Endowment Fund Learning Elaine and Stanley Rosensweig Endowment Fund Lee and Isidore Forman Endowment Fund Jeffrey Wolpe Memorial Fund Eleanor B. Sirkis Award for Professional Achievement Sally A. Goldberg Memorial Fund Snyder Family Fund for General Operating Support Toni Goodman Early Childhood Discretionary Fund LITERARY ARTS Rose and Louis Sohinki Endowment Fund for Staff Kass Judaic Library Endowment Fund Warren and Diane Gould Family Early Childhood Development Special Purpose Fund Maxwell and Esther Ornstein Hurston Literary Arts Gerald and Deana Stempler Fund Yetta and Harris Hacken Memorial Fund for Program Fund Flora M. Stetson Memorial Fund Support of Deserving Children Robert H. Weiner Fund for Staff Training Ida and Nathan Hurwitz Purim Fund MUSIC Bernard M. Weisz Past President’s Endowment Infant Day Care Endowment Fund Bertha Baitz Memorial Concert Fund for Leadership Development Ethel and Ben Kornhauser Endowment Fund Joseph and Esther Silver Burstein Soloist for Early Childhood Staff Enrichment* Endowment Fund HEALTH & FITNESS Samuel Lehrman Past President’s Fund Nora Davenport Memorial Music Fund Morris Z. and Vivian Cohn Fund for Special Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund Harriet Nahum Early Childhood Scholarship Fund Recreation Services Marge Freedman Fund for Living Music Larry Osterman Nursery School Scholarship Fund Coopers and Lybrand Fund for Sports and Fitness Kitty and Henry Reiner Early Childhood Programs Max Gruber Music Scholarship Fund Endowment Fund Marc Goodman Memorial Endowment Fund Bernard Jacknin Memorial Concert Fund Eugene N. and Gerald L. Reiser Memorial for Sports Activities for Children JCCGW Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund Endowment Matthew Kaplan Memorial Fund for Sports Dr. Isadore Lattman Music Scholarship Fund Fund for Early Childhood Education Programs for Handicapped Children Sally Leff Fund* Eva and Simon Resnek Endowment for Children’s Richard B. Reff, M.D. Maccabi Youth Games Polinger Children’s Concerts Endowment Scholarships Endowment Fund Gerry and Howard Polinger Concert Endowment Fund Joyce and Benjamin Schlesinger Endowment Edward Rosenblum Fund for Excellence in Eva and Simon Resnek Endowment for Children’s for Child Care and Young People’s Programs Amateur Sports Scholarships Abraham and Anna L. Shulman Child Day Care Fund Herman Siegel Endowment Fund for Health Rebecca Roemer Music Scholarship Fund Step by Step Scholarship Fund & Fitness Shirley Udelson Cultural Arts Endowment Marc Jeffrey Streidel Memorial Playground Fund Beatrice and Benjamin Zohn Health Education Fund Minna and Jacob (Jack) L. Taishoff Day Care RESETTLEMENT Enrichment Fund JEWISH FAMILY LIVING AND LEARNING/ Saul Bendit Welcome Newcomer Program Endowment INTERFAITH OUTREACH Frances K. Stern Memorial Fund for New Americans GENERAL PURPOSES Marcella and Neil Cohen Interfaith Endowment Fund Irwin Altman Memorial Endowment Fund Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Dessoff Memorial Fund SARAH’S SISTERS/WOMEN’S STUDIES Edward L. and Evelyn P. Brady Endowment for Hebrew Literacy Rosalie Gerber Women’s Studies Endowment Fund Ruth Fagan Cohen Award for Administrative Dweck Family Hebrew Language Endowment Fund Roz Jonas Past President’s Endowment Fund Achievement Jack and Patricia Glass Endowment for Judaic for Creative Programming Initiatives Stuart E. Eizenstat Past President’s Endowment Fund Education Wendy Anne Ochsman Memorial Fund for Fanaroff and Blum General Purposes Endowment Fund Edward H. Kaplan Past President’s Endowment Fund Women’s Programs Esther Ferguson Memorial Endowment Fund Daniel Leivick Memorial Fund for Yiddish Projects Beth Sloan Past President’s Endowment Adella and Louis Friedman Memorial Fund Elaine S. Mann Endowment Fund for Israel for the Needy Education Programs SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS Harry D. and Joy Friedman Endowment Phyllis G. Margolius Endowment for the Lillian S. and Alfred L. Bennett Senior Adult Isor and Bella Gildenhorn Memorial Fund Celebration of Israel Program Enrichment Fund Michael S. Gildenhorn Past President’s Fund Wendy Anne Ochsman Memorial Fund for Ruth K. Berke Memorial Fund for Senior Adult Toni C. Goodman Endowment for Community Needs Women’s Programs Programs Edward H. Kaplan Special Purpose Fund Past President’s Fund Sara and Towia “Ted” Diener Memorial Fund Lawrence Kirstein Memorial Endowment Fund Plotkin Jewish Traditions Endowment Fund for Senior Citizens’ Health and Fitness 15 Feith Family Senior Adult Transportation Fund SINGLES Elizabeth Diane Mintz Fund for Special Children Rosalie and Leon Gerber Senior Seminars The Emil and Flora Lachman Memorial Fund Shirley and Ervin Ornstein Endowment Fund for Endowment Special Needs Children Hymen and Sadie Goldman Memorial Fund SPECIAL NEEDS Aviva Kaufman Penn Memorial Fund for Special Ralph Goldsmith Senior Adult Fund Clement and Sandra Alpert Endowment Fund Needs Programming Greenwald Family and Friends Endowment for for Special Needs Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo Endowment Fund Senior Adult Programs Stanley S. Bender Endowment Fund for the for Children with Special Needs Mary and Harry Harris Endowment Fund for Senior Special Needs Inclusion Program at Camp JCC Danny Rosenberg Memorial Endowment Fund for Adult Programs Lee and Ellen Burstyn Family Fund for Campers Kochavim and Children’s Music Programs George and Tess Hurwitz Internal Light Fund with Disabilities Shema V’Ezer Bar/Bat Mitzvah Endowment Fund Sam Kagan Memorial Fund for Senior Adult Programs Melvin S. and Ryna G. Cohen Fund for Exceptional Sports Hall of Fame Endowment Fund Deena and Jerome A. Kaplan Fund for Senior Children with Special Needs Sasha Elizabeth Stavins “Eensy Weensy Spider” Adult Programming Irving and Ruth Fogel Fund for Exceptional Children Fund for Adaptive Equipment Louis and Lillian Kaplan Fund for Senior Adults Benjamin L. Friedberg Endowment Fund for Josh, Mac and John VerStandig Endowment for Sarah Gertrude Kay Arts and Crafts Programs and Children with Special Needs Special Needs Projects for Senior Adults Endowment Fund Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Herbert E. and Eva F. Weiner Educational Irving L Haberman Memorial Fund for Senior Children with Special Needs Endowment Adult Programs Joan Kaplan Gindes Scholarship Fund for Children Saul Weiss Winter and Summer Camp Scholarship Joseph and Sarah Levengard Endowment Fund with Special Needs Fund for Children with Special Needs for Senior Adult Programs Goldberg Goldman Endowment for Sports Joseph and Edith Weisz Family Endowment to G. Pearl Pollack Endowment Fund for Senior Activities for Children with Special Needs Benefit Children with Special Needs Adult Programs William G. Goldstein Memorial Fund for Adults Dr. Coleman and Sylvia Raphael Endowment with Special Needs TEEN PROGRAMS AND TEENS WITH for Older Adult Programs Dr. Sharyn Gould Endowment Fund for Special Needs SPECIAL NEEDS Morris and Sonia Savage Memorial Fund for Nancy Moses Greenblatt Endowment Fund Eig Life Planning Center for Teens Endowment Fund Senior Adult Education Programs Jack and Dorothy Greif – Sam and Sarah Bohm Barry P. Forman Past President’s Fund for Teen Marjorie and Martin Schwartzberg Fund for Senior Scholarship Fund for Jewish Children with Programs Adult Programs Special Needs Lesley Israel Endowment Fund for Teen Programs Senior Adult Enrichment Fund Bertha and Isadore Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Vivian and Morton Rabineau Teen Volunteer Service Guild of Washington Endowment for Program Endowment Fund Award Fund Senior Adults Gary Hirschel Memorial Fund Richard B. Reff, M.D. Maccabi Youth Games Josephine C. Stein Memorial Fund for Senior David Lev Kandel Memorial Endowment Endowment Fund Adult Programs Matthew Kaplan Memorial Fund for Sports for Marion and Sidney Rubin Endowment Fund for Andrew M. Stern Past President’s Endowment Handicapped Children Teen Programming* Fund to Benefit Senior Adult Programming Celia and Fred S. Kogod Endowment Fund for Leo and Goldyne Schlosberg Youth Citizenship Fund Sweetbaum Family Fund for Senior Adult Programs Special Needs Children Isadore and Claire Steinberg Fund for Evening Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Endowment Fund Marilyn and Bill Lane Endowment Fund for Programs for Teens with Special Needs for Senior Adult Programs Children with Special Needs Sam and Rebecca Weistock Endowment Fund for Frank Lazarus Memorial Endowment for VOLUNTEER SERVICES Senior Adult Programs Exceptional Children Rose and Harold Kramer Community Service Fund Wubnig Endowment Fund* Paul and Terry Lubar Endowment for the Vivian and Morton Rabineau Teen Volunteer Beatrice and Benjamin Zohn Health Education Fund Enrichment of Staff Serving Children with Award Fund Disabilities Jacob Siegel and Sarah Siegel Sacks Memorial Paul Albert McVearry Endowment Fund for Special Fund for Volunteer Services Needs Camp Scholarships *Pending Board Approval On behalf of all those who benefit from your generous support, the JCCGW thanks you.

16 Thank You to Our Donors This list reflects gifts of $500+ received during FY12 (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012).

TRUSTEES ($25,000+) Howard and Geraldine Polinger Wendy and Sol Gordon Martha and Stuart Bindeman Alexander Chase Trust Family Foundation Felicia and Michael Gottdenker Roslyn and Robert Black Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Randy and Robert Greenberg Ruth Bloom Family Foundation Foundation, Inc. Grossberg, Yochelson, Fox & Beyda, LLP Holly and Bob Bloom Lerner • Cohen • Tanenbaum Deena and Jerome Kaplan Richard Beyda Nathan Bortnick Families Phyllis and Philip Margolius Neil and Nina Gurvitch Ellen and Stanley Brand Arts and Humanities Council of Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Rita and Richard Helgeson Tina and Andrew Bridge Montgomery County Foundation Highline Wealth Management Carol and Robert Burman Bender Foundation, Inc. National Council of Jewish Women, Jewish Agency International Amy and Richard Cantor Howard Bender Montgomery County Section Development Gail and Paul Chod Julie and David Silver Joel Plotkin Jewish Foundation for Group Homes David Cohen Nan and David Bender Scott and Patrice Brickman Family Jocelyn and Danny Krifcher Sara Cohen Barbara Bender Foundation Stuart Kurlander Robyn and William Collins Eileen and Richard Greenberg SecTek, Inc. Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund John Davis Gildenhorn-Speisman Family Audrey and Marc Solomon Linda and Lawrence Mann Yvonne and Jeffrey Distenfeld Foundation Chong and Ralph Stavins Randi and Martin Meyrowitz Nancy and Marc Duber Alma and The Honorable Janyse and Bernard Weisz Dr. Joyce and Nelson Migdal Arthur Dubin Joseph B. Gildenhorn National Council of Jewish Women, Elno Family Foundation Cathy and Michael Gildenhorn BENEFACTORS ($5,000-$9,999) DC Section Norma and Dean Eisen Blanche Speisman Wendi and Daniel Abramowitz Melanie and Larry Nussdorf Franz”l and The Honorable Stuart Brenda and Robert Speisman Lila Asher Lisa and John Ourisman Eizenstat Leslie and Dennis Speisman Monique and Brad Buckles Carolyn Goldman and Sydney Polakoff Diana and Michael David Epstein Stephanie and Ian Speisman Jessica and Andrew Chod Anita and Arthur Polott Debi and Jeffrey Feinstein Carol and Michael Winer Carole and Barry Forman Prince George’s County Government Janice and The Honorable Brian Estate of Flora M. Stetson Norma Lee and Morton Funger Heather and Andrew Sachs Feldman Gali Service Industries, Inc. Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters Deborah and Michael Salzberg Robert Finfer The Jewish Federation of Greater International Sarah and Devin Schain Anne and Albert Fishman Washington Joseph Gawler’s Sons, Inc. Saul Schottenstein Foundation Harriet and The Honorable Gregory JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) Betty Kerns Tracy Bloom Schwartz and Alan Schwartz Friedman Jack Kay Lynn and Ted Leonsis Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy Garden of Remembrance Maryland State Arts Council Helene R. Weisz and Richard & Ecker, P.A. Alma and The Honorable Joseph B. Amy and Alan Meltzer Lieberman Jennifer and Neal Simon Gildenhorn Montgomery County Molly Meegan and Abbe D. Lowell Dale and Andy Singer Phyllis and Ralph Gittleson Morningstar Foundation Manette and Louis Mayberg Marcia and Barry Strauss Shirin and Jeff Goldberg Susie and Michael Gelman National Inclusion Project Wendy and Robert Sturges Marcia and John Goldman Philip L. Graham Fund Nauticon Imaging System Ellen Zavian and Richard Swan Cathy and Warren Gorrell Robert P. and Arlene R. Kogod Family Foundation Mia and Brian Pearlstein Ellen Kagen Waghelstein and David Sylvia and Kenneth Greenberg Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Irma and Lester Poretsky Waghelstein Tina Gust Foundation Kathy and Tom Raffa Caryn and Steve Wechsler Sheila and Seymour Herman Ryna Cohen Idelle and Gerald Rosenberg Wiley Rein LLP Linda and Jerry Herman Marcy and Neil Cohen Semilia Sack Wilkes Artis IBM Employee Contributions Samson Stern Lissa and Dr. Andrew Shorr Carol and Michael Winer Nancy and Steve Jacobson State of Maryland Susan and Bradley Stillman World Bank Community Connections JCC Association United Jewish Endowment Fund Robin and Matthew Weinberg Fund Rosalyn Levy Jonas and Gary Jonas Helene and John VerStandig Lolly and Joel Zipp Robyn and David Judelsohn PATRONS ($2,500-$4,999) Sharon and Jeremy Zissman Leslie and Samuel Kaplan GUARDIANS ($10,000-$24,999) Sandra and Dr. Clement Alpert Susan and Dr. Alan Zuckerman Kerry Iris and Eric Kassoff Aaron & Cecile Goldman Family Association of Corporate Counsel Dianne Kay Foundation Mindy and Louis Berger SUPPORTERS ($1,000-$2,499) Judy and Eli Kimel Aid Association for the Blind Paul Berger Alston & Bird Rose and Harold Kramer Carol and Gary Berman Branch Banking and Trust Renee and Gilly Arie Deena and Gerald Leener BP Products North America, Inc. Heidi and Michael Brodsky Stanley Asrael Ellen and Dr. Stuart Lessans Charles E. Smith Family Foundation Karen and Robert Epstein A W Industries Karen and Bruce Levenson Robert P. Kogod Estate of Nora Schock Melanie and David Bachrach Melanie and Brian Lubin David Bruce Smith Estelle Friedman Gervis Family Jamie and Joseph Baldinger Kathy Manning Children’s Charities Foundation, Inc. Foundation Leesa Fields and Jonathan Band Andrea and Dr. Louis Marmon Clark Construction Group, LLC Eve and David Farber Jeffrey Bender Amy and Mark Miller Jodi and Scott Cohen Suzanne and Michael Feinstein Carolyn and Dr. Brent Berger Minor League Baseball Cora and John H. Davis Foundation Annette and Bernard Forseter Elaine and Marc Berman Morgan Stanley EagleBank Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs The Bernstein Companies Tasha and Scott Museles 17 Thank You to Our Donors (continued)

J. Pat O’Conner Ellen and Bernard Young Amy and Eric Gates Mary Parrish The Olender Foundation Rhonda and Robert Zahler Margie and Ronald Glancz Amy and Bruce Pascal Jack Olender Cindy and Richard Zitelman Janice and Steven Glazer Robin B. Taub and Michael Pfeifer Barbara and Robert Phillips Elissa and Saul Goldfarb Amanda and Curtis Polk Helen Calvin and Albert Pollin FRIENDS ($500-$999) Barbara Goldberg Goldman and Nanci Porten Linda and Kenneth Pollin Foundation, Inc. 3M Michael Goldman The Honorable John Edward Porter Irene Pollin Adas Israel Margie and Philip Gottfried Estee and Elliott Portnoy Meredith and Adam Polsky Alan & Esther Fleder Foundation Greenbaum Family Foundation Charles Postal Howard Postal Gary Altman Elizabeth Greenstein Progress Club Foundation Prime Time Couples American Jewish Committee Amy Doberman and Joe Griminger RAFFA, PC The Redwoods Group Foundation America’s Charities Amy Guberman Stacy Berman and Edward Rosen Paula and Daniel Reingold Amity Club of Washington Charitable Barry Gudelsky Suzanne Rosenblatt Sindy and Don Rogers Foundation, Inc. Richard Harris Louise De La Fuente and Mace Helen and David Rubin Katie Anderson Nancy and John Harris Rosenstein Alvin Saile Ellen and Lon Babby Bruce Harwood Debbie and Jim Roumell S. Kann Sons Company Foundation, Inc. The Barker Foundation Home Health Connection, Inc. Lauren and Gene Sachs Sondra and Edwin Schonfeld Debra Moser and Mitchell Berliner Jerry Hulman Sandra and The Honorable Steven Sandy Perlstein and Rabbi Sidney Jennifer and Matt Berzok Lesley and Fred Israel Salant Schwarz Lesley and Bert Bisgyer Israel on Campus Coalition Stacy and Ken Samet Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram, PC Lynn and Wolf Blitzer Ethan Johnson Steven J. Schwartz Susan Brett and Robert Shesser B’nai Tzedek Congregation Robert Johnston Shirley and Jack Serber Barbara and Andrew Ship Kathryn and Daniel Borten Robert Kalik Stacey and David Shapiro Pamela and Darryl Shrock Ellen and John Bosworth Hilary and Bill Kapner Rhona and Yosef Shemesh Lisa and Andrew Shulman Brandywine Apartments of MD LLC Michael Kay Beth and Barry Simon Marlene and Norman Shusterman Jill Brigati Robert Keats Heidi and Marshall Sinick Douglas Silverman Ellen and Lee Burstyn Lauren and Jason Kirsch Sisterhood of Washington Hebrew Simcha Havurah of Congregation Evelyn and Dr. Bruce Bushwick Risa Bender and Ben Klubes Congregation Beth El Linda and James Cafritz Evyan and Robert Koenig Eugenia and Yuriy Spektor Tina and Albert Small, Jr. Calvert Woodley Kol Shalom Alisa and Jonathan Talisman Lynn and Jeffrey Snyder Edward Sands David Kornhauser, M.D. Debra Taylor Stellar Advisors, LLC Carl and Nancy Gewirz Fund The Honorable Sherrie Krauser and Larry Teitel Eve and Andrew Stern Ruth and Michael Carski The Honorable Peter Krauser Temple Emanuel Streetscape Partners Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Joan and Harold Krauthamer Stacey and David Topol Marilyn and Dr. Mark Taff Lyn and Barry Chasen Marianne Lerner Harriet and Randy Tritell Taglit-Birthright Israel Foundation Barbara Carney and Bill Coston The Levitt Foundation Lori and Leslie Ulanow Karyn and Stuart Tauber Dale Susan Rosenthal and Dr. Kay Klass and Mark Levitt Village of Friendship Heights Temple Beth Ami Michael Cutler Elyse and Jeffrey Linowes Margo and Lev Volftsun Deborah Greenspan and Louis Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Elizabeth and Craig Lukin Karen and Vincent P. Walter III Tenenbaum Beverly Deppen Robyn and Steve Lustig Washington Hebrew Congregation United Way of the National Capital Area EAC Management LP Richard Melnick Sheila Weinberg Robin and Robert Waldman Embassy of Israel Robin Sherman and Jeffrey Menick Debra Weinstein Gail and Arthur Wasserman Patricia and Jonathan England Elaine Hoffman and Larry Miller Women’s Philanthropy of Greater Samantha Wasserman Diane and Kenneth Feinberg Frances Monblatt Washington Roslyn and Paul Weinstein Helene and Andrew Felber Beverly Mowery Sylvia Wubnig Laura Blumenfeld and Baruch Weiss Gail Fleder National Gardening Association Cindy and Merrill Yavinsky Jean and Jerry Whiddon Barbara and Matthew Forman Roslyn and Sheldon Needle Beatrice Zuckerman Deborah and Cliff White Robyn and Mark Futrovsky Bernice and Roger Packer Bernard Wolfe Rhoda and Dr. Joel Ganz Elaine Parks

This list reflects gifts of $500+ received during FY12 (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012). Every effort has been made to accurately list each donor. We apologize for any omissions or errors. If you have any questions or corrections, please contact Development Director Tasha Museles at 301.348.3815 or [email protected]. The JCCGW gratefully thanks all donors, at all levels.

18 Financials

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER WASHINGTON Statement of Activity Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011

REVENUE AND SUPPORT 2012 2011 2012 2011 Program fees $ 4,872,000 46% $ 4,376,000 43% 2% 3% 13% Membership dues 2,134,000 20% 2,125,000 21% 5% 6% 4% Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Inc. 876,000 8% 975,000 10% 4% 43% Contributions 819,000 8% 652,000 6% 8% 46% 6% Wills and bequests 626,000 6% - 0% 8% 10% Grants 571,000 5% 410,000 4% Special events, net of direct benefit costs 328,000 3% 368,000 4% 20% 21% Other Revenue including Investment gains (losses) 255,000 2% 1,280,000 13%

TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT 10,481,000 10,186,000

EXPENSES Health and Fitness 3,248,000 30% 3,025,000 29% 6% 5% Early Childhood 2,525,000 23% 2,468,000 24% 11% 11% 30% 29% Camp, Youth and Teens 1,755,000 16% 1,667,000 16% 3% 4% Adult Services 1,213,000 11% 1,147,000 11% 11% 11% Special Needs 384,000 3% 379,000 4% Management and General 1,225,000 11% 1,169,000 11% 16% 16% 24% Fundraising 625,000 6% 471,000 5% 23%

TOTAL EXPENSES 10,975,000 10,326,000 Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss on pension plan (12,000) (119,000)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ (482,000) $ (21,000)

Includes non-cash expenses such as depreciation of $552,000 (FY12) and $530,000 (FY11).

Together, we make a difference.

19 2011-2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Board of Directors Council of Advisors Past Presidents Scott M. Cohen, President Daniel H. Abramowitz David S. Bender Morris Cafritz z”l Bradley Stillman, Vice President for Gilly Arie Stuart Bindeman Marcella E. Cohen Administration & Finance/Treasurer Brent Berger, M.D. Dean Eisen The Honorable Stuart E. Eizenstat Mindy Berger, Vice President for Robert I. Black Bernard Forseter Barry P. Forman Development Nathan Bortnick The Honorable Gregory Friedman Rosalie B. Gerber z”l Randi K. Meyrowitz, Vice President Andy Bridge Toni C. Goodman Michael S. Gildenhorn for Program Monique Korn Buckles Eric Kassoff Col. Julius Goldstein z”l Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Vice Andrew Chod Michael Kay Simon Hirshman z”l President for Member & Guest The Honorable Brian Feldman Mark D. Lerner Lesley Israel Services The Honorable Douglas F. Jeffrey A. Linowes Rosalyn Levy Jonas Abbe D. Lowell, Vice President, Gansler Lawrence P. Mann Edward H. Kaplan General Counsel Barbara Goldberg Goldman Alan L. Meltzer Joel S. Kaufman z”l Robyn Judelsohn, Secretary Amy Guberman Pamela S. Nadell, Ph.D. Harry King z”l Darryl Shrock, Assistant Secretary Neil Gurvitch Robert A. Phillips Fred Kogod z”l Andrew P. Shulman, Assistant Nancy Jacobson Howard Ross Robert P. Kogod Treasurer Andrea Felzer Marmon Julie Bender Silver Samuel Lehrman Robert G. Epstein, Ombudsperson Brian Pearlstein Kathy Sklar Harry M. Linowes Rick Cantor, at-Large Sandy Perlstein Marc Solomon Steven D. Lustig Felicia K. Gottdenker, at-Large Arthur Polott Robin Taub Philip N. Margolius Matthew Weinberg, at-Large Adam Polsky Susan Zuckerman Col. Benjamin Ourisman z”l Michael E. Winer, at-Large Helen Rubin Sydney M. Polakoff Andrew Sachs Richard B. Reff, M.D. David Shapiro Leo Schlossberg z”l David Waghelstein Burnett Siman z”l Samantha Wasserman Beth C. Sloan Sharon Zissman Charles E. Smith z”l Andrew M. Stern Senior Management Team John D. VerStandig Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer Bernard M. Weisz Ruth Carski, Chief Financial Officer Bernard S. White z”l Tracey E. Dorfmann, Chief Program Officer Morton H. Wilner z”l Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer Donald E. Wolpe Adrienne Fierro, Chief Communications Officer Tasha Museles, Chief Development Officer z”l of blessed memory

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