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"THERE ARE HUMOR, HERRING NO WORDS" AND HOME RUNS Devin and The Lessans Family Gena Mitchell Annual Book Festival Page 1 Pages 11-12

MEET VOLUNTEER AMIT SPOTLIGHT Connecting Ruth Brinn Brings It the JCCGW Page 12 with Page 7 STORY

CAMP JCC SPECIAL NEEDS & INCLUSION PROGRAM centerThere Are No Words By Andrea Kronzek Down syndrome. With the support of an there are no words to express the value of inclusion counselor, Devin participates in the Camp JCC Inclusion Program for not just all camp activities alongside her typically- the campers with disabilities, but also for developing peers. the typical campers, the counselors and the community. The Camp JCC Inclusion Program welcomes approximately 100 campers with a wide “Camp JCC is so much more than just a range of special needs each year. No other summer camp,” said Gena. “While it gives camp in the community accepts individuals campers like Devin a safe and nurturing with such complex or multiple disabilities. environment in which to figure out how to The American Camp Association has navigate the world, it also provides a strong presented an award to Camp JCC for model for typical children for how to interact setting the U.S. standard for inclusion in a with individuals who have disabilities. This recreational setting. can’t be taught, it must be experienced, as it is at Camp JCC.” To Gena Mitchell, it is abundantly clear why Camp JCC has earned this national “The life lessons that all the children and recognition. counselors are learning at Camp JCC will be fruitful to those individuals, their families “Devin is embraced at Camp JCC. She wants and society as a whole.” acknowledgement for her thoughts and feelings, just as we all do; Camp JCC gives The JCCGW is dedicated to ensuring that Camper Devin Mitchell, right, shares a laugh with her that to Devin. She is appreciated for what parents of all campers pay the same tuition, buddy, counselor Kate Lappin. she brings to the table.” even though the expenses associated with accommodating children with special “When I arrived at the JCCGW to drop Devin The skills that Devin learns at camp certainly needs—such as lift-equipped buses, off, she was so excited to be there! She was benefit her in daily life throughout the year. one-to-one counselors, nursing support, greeted enthusiastically when she got out of Devin is learning how to act appropriately sign language interpreters and additional the car. The content smile on her face was in different situations and how to follow lifeguards—can be three times as much as it priceless. As a parent, to see that, there are directions. The support of a buddy—a costs to accommodate a typical camper. no words to describe the feeling.” one-on-one counselor—gives Devin the independence and the confidence to take The annual Dinner of Champions is the So stated Devin’s mother, Gena Mitchell, of risks. “All of these factors will help Devin as primary source of funding for the JCCGW Devin’s reaction upon arriving at the JCCGW she grows older.” special needs and inclusion program. For for the first day of summer camp. information about the event, to be held this Just as Gena has no words to describe year on November 23, please see page 4, or Summer 2013 marked the second year at the feeling she gets in knowing that her visit jccgw.org/champions. Camp JCC for 10-year-old Devin, who has daughter is so happy and safe at Camp JCC,

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OFFICERS Engaging our Community in New Ways Bradley C. Stillman, President Message from Michael centerRobyn Judelsohn, Vice President for Administration/Treasurer In her September 11, 2013 column, Washington Jewish a few participants responded when we asked what the Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Week Editor-in-Chief Meredith Jacobs asks, “Do we program meant to them: Vice President for Development need synagogues?” Jacobs raised the issue of the • “It was a way for a family who doesn’t usually Mindy Berger, Vice President for Member Services Center partnering with Shalom Learning to offer an celebrate the holiday to expose our children to their Arthur Polott, Vice President for Programming innovative Jewish youth education culture.” Neil Gurvitch, Vice President and General Counsel program for families who do not • “It meant we all had a place to Felicia K. Gottdenker, Secretary belong to synagogues. Lest it be be together and celebrate without Andrew Chod, Assistant Secretary construed that I don’t think we need spending a fortune. Times are tough. Brian Pearlstein, Assistant Treasurer synagogues, I do believe synagogues When your kids are young and you Monique Buckles, Ombudsperson and synagogue communities are an aren’t sure which synagogue you want EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE integral part of our Jewish community. to belong to, it’s nice to know the JCC Robert G. Epstein In fact, my wife and I actually belong will have a simple, but spirited place Matthew Weinberg Michael E. Winer to two synagogues. The thorny for you to celebrate Jewish holidays.” issue that Jacobs didn’t raise is the • “It was wonderful. We all felt a BOARD OF DIRECTORS ever-increasing overlap of offerings sense of wonder and joy with seeing Gilly Arie Helen Rubin Brent Berger, MD Andrew Sachs from synagogues, JCCs and other our grandchildren enjoy celebrating Robert I. Black Tracy Bloom Schwartz communal agencies with regard to Michael Feinstein, CEO with music, etc.” Nathan Bortnick Reed Sexter education, wellness, seniors programs • “It was a way that we could Andrew Bridge Darryl Shrock Brian Gaines Andrew P. Shulman and others. The boundaries have become blurred as we celebrate the New Year together instead of just going The Honorable David Waghelstein all try different programs to welcome and attract those to synagogue and dropping the kids off in babysitting.” Douglas F. Gansler The Honorable Jeff who are not affiliated and retain current members and • “It was a great experience and we had a wonderful Amy Guberman Waldstreicher Holli Beckerman Jaffe Samantha Wasserman participants. time! I think it is incredibly special to give families Randi K. Meyrowitz Sharon Zissman an opportunity to have a ritual holiday program in a Adam Polsky As the executive director of a JCC, I certainly have my communal environment… We aren’t quite ready for COUNCIL OF ADVISORS own perspective. For the Center, membership dues are a [shul] commitment, and this program gave us an David S. Bender Alan Meltzer really the program fee to participate in our fitness and opportunity to observe the holiday in a meaningful way.” Stuart Bindeman Pamela Nadell, Ph.D. aquatics center. In essence, membership is a measure Dean Eisen Robert Phillips Bernard Forseter Howard Ross of the success of our fitness center as we recognize Does our offering programs such as Apples & Honeys Greg Friedman Julie Silver that, by and large, our community typically does not and Shalom Learning mean that we are competing with Eric Kassoff Kathy Sklar belong to an institution for the sake of belonging. While synagogues? I don’t think so. At the Center, we strive to Michael Kay Marc Solomon Mark Lerner Robin Taub we believe that membership should have its privileges, support Jewish discovery in ways that are individually Jeffrey Linowes Susan Zuckerman such as discounts on other programs, fitness is the only meaningful and respect individual preferences, whether Lawrence Mann program that requires one to be a member of the JCC. for an individual or interfaith couple or family interested PAST PRESIDENTS We are certainly interested in growing our membership. in exploring Jewish culture. We believe that many Morris Cafritz z”l Harry M. Linowes But, so much of what we do is about engaging people who participate with us will eventually join Marcella E. Cohen Steven D. Lustig our community in Jewish discovery and activities. synagogues. The fact is that two-thirds of our members Scott M. Cohen Philip N. Margolius The Honorable Col. Benjamin Ourisman z”l Through our preschool, camp, seniors programs, belong to synagogues. For one-third of our members Stuart E. Eizenstat Sydney M. Polakoff holiday celebrations and cultural offerings, we provide and many others in our community, however, we Barry P. Forman Richard B. Reff, M.D. opportunities for people—especially those who are not may well be their primary Jewish connection and we Rosalie B. Gerber z”l Leo Schlossberg z”l Michael S. Gildenhorn Burnett Siman z”l otherwise connected for whatever reason—to connect, want to provide the quality educational, cultural and Col. Julius Goldstein z”l Beth C. Sloan celebrate and learn. As a result, there are times when recreational programming that meets their needs. z”l Simon Hirshman Charles E. Smith z”l we find ourselves in that blurred gray area. Lesley Israel Andrew M. Stern Rosalyn Levy Jonas John D. VerStandig I do not believe that the question is whether we Edward H. Kaplan Bernard M. Weisz Why do we do this? Because we believe there is need synagogues, JCCs or any other institution. The Joel S. Kaufman z”l Bernard S. White z”l z”l a desire to participate in Jewish life in new and question is how we can all do a better job of engaging Harry King Morton H. Wilner z”l Fred Kogod z”l Donald E. Wolpe different ways that meet the needs of individuals and building our community. One unique way that we Robert P. Kogod and families today. The clearest indication of this is have partnered with synagogues is through our annual z”l Samuel Lehrman of blessed memory our recent Apples & Honeys Rosh Hashanah program hosting of a pre-Rosh Hashanah Selichot service with EXECUTIVE TEAM (story on page 8). This program was geared towards five area congregations. I believe we can find even Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer families who have preschool-age children and who more opportunities for the Center to partner with our Ruth E. Carski, Chief Financial Officer do not belong to a synagogue. We kept the cost to a local synagogues in new ways so that together, we Tracey E. Dorfmann, Chief Program Officer minimum, with the content and duration clearly aimed can provide greater opportunities to create a thriving Adrienne Fierro, Chief Communications Officer at preschoolers. Registration exceeded our wildest Jewish community today and for tomorrow. Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer expectations, attracting more than 250 people from 75 Tasha Museles, Chief Development Officer families with ages ranging from 3 months to 90 years old. Many are families who would not have celebrated the holiday at all or together as a family. Here’s what Photo by Shmulik Almany 2 BEHIND THE SCENES Helping to Lead the JCCGW into the Future While Honoring the Past centerBoard Member Andy Chod As the JCCGW celebrates its centennial this year, we reflect on the visionary leaders who have established and sustained the Center as a vital and thriving hub of our community. This article is the second in a three-part series of interviews focusing on our new generation of leaders—our youngest board members.

What is your history with the JCCGW and its What do you see as the value of the Center to and educational outlets at their fingertips, it is board? young Jewish professionals? important not to forget who we are as a community When I was in elementary school, my two brothers It is often difficult for young professionals to focus and to continue the traditions that set us apart. and I attended the JCCGW’s sports camp program on anything but their social life or their career. The for several summers. In middle and high school, Center provides connections for both, as well as What types of programming or events have I took percussion lessons from Nora Davenportz”l a wealth of programming for young you been involved in promoting? and Francis Thompson (who still teaches at the professionals. It allows them to I have been involved with the special JCCGW). connect on a different level with needs and inclusion program, a staple people of a common bond, which they program of the JCCGW that provides I returned in 2011, when I was asked to join the may not find elsewhere. a real service to our community on board of directors by [JCCGW CEO] Michael many levels. It is a valuable resource Feinstein and [JCCGW immediate past president] Why is it important for young for families who have children with Scott Cohen. I had just spent a year with Michael professionals to be involved with disabilities, and teaches young kids in Leadership Montgomery, a program which brings the JCCGW? and the community that everyone together current and emerging leaders to make Being Jewish involves way more should be included and made to feel Jessica Chod and JCCGW Board Montgomery County a better place to live and work. than just religion; it means being Member Andy Chod welcome. Everyone should be doing part of a community that is there for more with programs like this. My wife Jessica and I are involved in the Center’s you beyond your immediate family. While young fundraising activities, and I am chairing the building Jewish professionals have a multitude of social task force to plan enhancements to our physical structure.

Spreading the Word This month, the Center Scene spotlights JCCGW Chief Communications Officer Adrienne Fierro, who came onboard in February. We asked her about what attracted her to the Center, her background and her duties, and her thoughts about the looming changes in the publishing business.

What attracted you to the JCCGW? addition, I am responsible for setting the Center’s experience in the industry. I have worked mostly I was attracted to the JCCGW by the opportunity marketing strategies and making sure that the for scientific/pharmaceutical associations and to work for a community where community knows about our valuable have managed multiple teams of marketing one can meet and interact with the resources. With much competition professionals with multiple initiatives. members we serve. I never realized in the area, it is important that our how many dedicated staff members it message is constantly conveyed. What are your thoughts concerning the takes to run a community center like looming changes in the publishing business? the JCCGW. Also, not being Jewish Where are you from originally? I am very conflicted with what I see happening (but Catholic) puts me on a fast track What brought you to this area? to our printed materials, like magazines and to learn much about the culture and I am from New Jersey. After newspapers. I think it is sad that we are losing values. I am learning new Jewish graduating from college, I wanted a lot of our print community newspapers. On the phrases; I have never said “Shabbat to move to a new area. I fell in love other hand, I am extremely excited about the Shalom” so often! In a short time, with the Washington area on my first opportunities that digital media offers us. We Adrienne Fierro the JCCGW has given me more than I visit and knew this was the place for can present and connect readers to so much could ever have expected. me. My first job was with the old HTS (Home Team more information if we are not bound by space Sports) station in Bethesda, where I programmed or budget constraints. I think we have so much What are your duties/responsibilities as the commercials for the Orioles, Bullets, Capitals more territory to cover with the digital medium Chief Communications Officer? and for the affiliated stations. and I am very excited to see what changes for I manage the marketing and communications example, Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon) plans activities. My team and I prepare the website, What is your communications/marketing on making to a major market newspaper like The postcards, brochures, flyers, e-blasts, press background? Washington Post. releases, Facebook posts and the Center Scene. I have a B.S. from Clarion University of Between the four of us, it’s a vast undertaking. In Pennsylvania and more than 22 years of

3 6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • jccgw.org • 301.881.0100 Support OCTOBER 2013 Celebrating a Special Anniversary by Doing a Mitzvah center Marcia and Robert Karp of Chestnut Hill, “Jason benefits so much from all the great support Massachusetts, recently held a celebration in the program provides, and this is a great opportunity honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Their to give back,” David relates. grandson, Jason Milobsky, is a camper in the Camp JCC special needs and inclusion program, The JCCGW wishes Marcia and Robert all the best and Marcia and Robert encouraged their guests to on this special occasion, and we thank them for contribute to the program in lieu of gifts they may their thoughtfulness and generosity in supporting have otherwise made. the JCCGW in this meaningful way.

“Jason has had a home for eight years at Camp For information on ways to support the JCCGW in JCC and I know that he has had only joyful honor of a special occasion or in memory of a loved experiences,” Marcia remarks, adding that she and one, please contact Chief Development Officer Robert are happy to help the JCCGW in funding Tasha Museles at 301.348.3815 or tmuseles@ “this wonderful program.” jccgw.org.

David Milobsky, Jason’s father and Marcia and Robert’s son-in-law, says that the family was excited about this chance to support the JCCGW special needs program. Robert and Marcia Karp with grandson Jason Milobsky

The 22nd Annual Dinner of Champions honors those who have achieved success in the world of sports, and those who have made extraordinary contributions to our community. The event raises the vital funds needed each summer to support Camp JCC’s nationally-recognized inclusion program which benefits not only children with special needs, but also typically- developing children.

We are able to offer children with a wide range of disabilities SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 | 7 p.m. a wonderful camp experience because we provide one-to-one Cocktails, Dinner, Awards Ceremony and More! counselor support, adaptive equipment, lift-equipped buses and whatever else they need so that they can fully participate in every activity. Families of children in the inclusion program do CHAIRS not pay any more than the typical camper, despite the fact that Anita and Arthur Polott it costs the JCCGW almost three times as much to provide the Heather and Andrew Sachs additional services. In order for the JCCGW to cover the cost of these additional services, we rely on the generous support of our community. Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award Jeffrey Z. Slavin Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $10,000. Benefits Jeffrey Z. Slavin include event tickets, sponsor banners, tribute book ads and Sports Hall of Fame Inductees more. We invite you to join Doris and Sanford Slavin, Anita and Mark Ein • Edwin Bernard Kahnz”l • Michael Schwimer Arthur Polott, Heather and Andrew Sachs, the Clark Charitable Foundation, the Bender Foundation, Inc., The Annette M. and Joe Yasharoff • Rachel Chernikoff Zang • Julie Zetlin Theodore N. Lerner Family Foundation and others in supporting the JCCGW’s vital special needs programs. z”l of blessed memory Enter to win! Purchase raffle tickets online at jccgw.org/ champions for exciting prizes, including tickets to major sporting Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award events and shows (once-in-a-lifetime opportunities!), Walt Diana Bender-Bier • Sara Bender-Bier • Madison Cannon Disney World passes and more. You do not need to be present Marissa Cannon • Joshua Fried • Bergen Kassoff • Alex Witkin or a Maryland resident to win.

For more information, please contact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or [email protected].

4 HEALTH & FITNESS An Experience of a Lifetime center Although athletic competition and the Artsfest workshops were the focus of the week, the teens also participated in community service projects and evening events at local venues.

Greater Washington came away with a total of 95 medals (14 in dance, 6 in track & field, 3 in , 71 in , and bronze in inline hockey). But most importantly, the teens made new friendships with other Jewish teens from all around the world and had an experience of a lifetime!

For more information about, and photos from, the 2013 JCC Maccabi Games & Artsfest, please visit jccgw.org/maccabi. To find out how you can be part of the action at the 2014 JCC Maccabi Games, please contact Caroline Cardullo at 301.348.3890 or Ninety-one teens and 13 volunteer coaches represented the JCCGW at the 2013 JCC [email protected], or Sarah Catanzaro at Maccabi Games & Artsfest in Orange County, CA in August. We fielded teams in , 301.348.3892 or [email protected]. dance, , soccer, inline hockey, swimming, track & field and tennis. Two JCCGW teens participated in JCC Maccabi Artsfest, a non-competitive program where teens worked in specialty groups such as rock band, dance or musical theatre, and then performed at the end of the week.

Gold Medals and Golden Memories Basketball players Marissa Cannon and Josh MARISSA CANNON The desire and honor to represent my religion Fried, two of the high school students who “When I received and my country in a sport that I love was the will receive the Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo notification that I ultimate achievement. I am grateful and High School Athlete Award at the JCCGW was selected to be honored by this experience.” Dinner of Champions on November 23 (see on the US Women’s page 4), represented the at the Basketball Team, I JOSH FRIED 2013 in Israel in July. was so emotional “When I found out that I paused with Marissa Cannon that I had made the The Maccabiah, which takes place every amazement. I knew US Maccabiah 18U four years in Israel and is often called the that I would draw upon that moment during basketball team, I Jewish Olympics, is the world’s largest the Games, and most likely throughout my was literally ecstatic. Jewish athletic competition. Many Olympic life. I would be travelling gold medalists, world champions and world to Israel for the Josh Fried record holders—including Mark Spitz The entire experience—meeting athletes first time in my life, visiting the Holy Land (swimming) and Kerri Strug ()— from around the world, seeing countries that I had always daydreamed about in my have competed in the event. represented where we know their life as Hebrew school classroom. I felt proud to Jews is difficult, and getting to know Israel be a Jew and proud to be an American. I Following are Marissa and Josh’s reflections even better—has enhanced my life and my accomplished what I set out to do: discover on the experience. To read more, please visit personal growth beyond measure. Israel, reconnect with my identity, and win a jccgw.org/maccabiah. gold medal.”

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Jawing 101 — Who Knew It Was a Sport? They are called the Elders of Zion by some, and the Beefcakes Everyone makes their presence known,” Irv explains, adding of the JCCGW by others (admittedly, mostly themselves). that it all takes place in good humor. Whatever one wants to call them, they are a group of retired The JCCGW H&F Center is a central point for the “elders,” some men—including Eli Bloom, Marty Goldberger, Mort Hyman, of whom used to play racquetball together years ago when the Leonard Kahan, Ed Levens, Mike Matsas, Bill McHenry, Ruben JCCGW was still in DC. Moller, Joe Norris, Al Rhode, Mort Rudo, Irving Schmetterling, The group is diverse in backgrounds. Among them are a Bert Silver, Marion Tigert and Herb Weingartner—who Holocaust survivor, an FBI agent, a Disney employee, an advisor have met several mornings a week for the past few years to the joint chiefs of staff, a lawyer, a professor emeritus at at the JCCGW Health and Fitness (H&F) Center. While their NIH, and a World War II Navy fighter pilot. primary purpose is to exercise, the beefcakes spend a lot of time socializing and discussing important (and sometimes Marty Thomas, JCCGW Health & Fitness Director, says that seeing mundane) issues of the day. these guys every day is proof of their commitment to the JCCGW and to their own wellness. Plus, he adds with a smile, “Irv’s keen Irv Schmetterling, legendary (in his own mind time) member wit makes any conversation with him a great start to my day!” of the group, says that a lot of kibitzing goes on while the “cakes” are working out and in the locker room. They talk If, as Irv suggests, “jawing” is a sport, we have some Olympic about movies, politics, “anything, really,” he says. contenders in the H&F Center. And the JCCGW is honored to serve as a meeting place for them to work out their bodies and “A couple of guys start talking, someone overhears and joins their minds (bad puns and corny jokes notwithstanding!). in, and a circle forms. Opinions are expressed and discussed.

These photos of the ageless wonders of the JCCGW gym were provided by Beefcake artistic director Ed Levens.

Be Prepared for Flu Season Tuesday, October 1 • 1-3 p.m. at the JCCGW Shady Grove Adventist Hospital will be at Medicare Part B covers the cost of these the JCCGW to administer these important shots. Shady Grove will accept cash or vaccines to our community: checks made payable to AHC.

Flu Shots - $25 For more information, contact Debbie Pneumonia Shots - $35 Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@ High Potency Flu Shots - $35 jccgw.org. Pediatric Flu Shots - $25

6 JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING

CONNECTING WITH ISRAEL centerMeet Amit, the JCCGW’s New Emissary enrolled in the army’s armored tank corps. States with a visit to his grandmother in He underwent basic training until March Milwaukee for Rosh Hashanah before 2010, when he was positioned in the West heading home to Israel. Bank, guarding Qalqilya, Jenin and Tulkarem. Every three months, he would go north to This past year, Amit took the Israeli SAT Ramat Hagolan for training. Amit says he exam and worked as a counselor, visiting has lots of army stories to share! schools and explaining why it is best to buy Israeli-made products. During the year, Amit Toward the end of Amit’s army service, he decided he wanted to do something big, so was accepted into a summer camp program he applied to and was accepted to be the Amit Levinson looks forward to sharing his love and run by Young Judea, and he served as JCCGW’s newest shaliach (Israeli emissary). knowledge of Israel with the JCCGW community. a camp counselor at Camp Sprout Lake Amit Levinson was born on May 11, 1991 in in upstate New York. He says it was an A fitness enthusiast, Amit loves to work out , the youngest of four. His parents amazing experience, and after it ended, he in the gym, ride his bike, and go running. were both born in the United States—his took the opportunity to do a little touring mother in Milwaukee and his father in with some of his friends from camp. They To hear some of Amit’s stories about Israel, Cleveland—and made aliyah (immigrated to drove to New Hampshire where they visited or just to introduce yourself, he invites you to Israel) before meeting each other in Israel. Mt. Washington, which Amit describes as stop by his office (room 123), or contact him spectacular and offering amazing views. at 301.348.3863 or [email protected]. After high school, Amit began his military Next, he flew to Florida, visiting Orlando and experience in August 2009, when he Miami. Amit ended his trip to the United

Environmentalism as a Pathway to Peace: BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY FORUM Israeli, Palestinian, and Jordanian Hydro-politics Excavations at Tel Akko Wednesday, October 16 • 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 | 7:30-9 p.m. at the JCCGW Located on the Mediterranean Sea at the Featuring the Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian Directors of only natural harbor in the region, Tel Akko Friends of the Earth Middle East is a cutting-edge excavation involving land- GIDON BROMBERG, NADER AL-KHATEEB and MUNQETH MEHYAR based and underwater archaeology. In ancient The JCC of Greater Washington and the JCRC times, Akko served as a are proud to host Friends of the Earth Middle major emporium. Bronze East (FoEME). This event is educational in and Iron Age Akko appears nature and does not imply endorsement of all Ann Killebrew prominently in ancient the policies and viewpoints of FoEME. Egyptian, Ugaritic, Assyrian, Classical and Biblical accounts. Excavations have For more information or to register, please uncovered remains of Canaanite, Israelite, visit www.jcouncil.org/ environmentalism or “Sea Peoples,” Phoenician, Persian, Greek contact Alexis Schwartz at 301-770-0881 or and Hellenistic culture. Friends of the Earth Middle East is a [email protected]. nonprofit organization that promotes cross- The fee for this lecture, presented by border environmental cooperation amongst Ann Killebrew of Penn State University, Jordanians, Palestinians and Israelis. is $5 for residents of Charles E. Smith Life They seek to advance sustainable regional Communities and for students; $6 for BAF development and the creation of necessary benefactors; $8 for JCCGW and BASONOVA conditions for lasting peace in the Middle members; and $10 for the general public. For East. more information, contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or [email protected].

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For first-time moms with babies 2 weeks to 5 months, PACE (Parent and Community Education) is a group that meets to discuss a variety of topics including eating, sleeping, crying, attachment, disposition and play. Time is also set aside for moms Lauren Dworkin (left), multi-talented director of the Bender-Dosik Parenting Center, blew the shofar. to share experiences, ask questions and express concerns. For more information or to register, please visit jccgw.org/PACE.

JCCGW Preschool Open Houses Thursday, October 17 | 10 a.m. Thursday, November 14 | 10 a.m. Monday, December 9 | 10 a.m.

Inspired by Lauren, these children practiced their Lisa Baydush (right) enthusiastically led the crowd in shofar-blowing skills. song and dance. Contact Ora Cohen Rosenfeld at 301.348.3830 or [email protected].

8 Camp, Youth, Tweens & Teens Counselors Honored at Awards Ceremony

center Also receiving recognition at the ceremony were Isaac Briskin, Ahn-Hao Dinh, Genevieve Dubroof, Grant Fox, Alyssa Hochberg, Gai Kaufman, Josh Kohn, Elana Oser, Sarah Richards, Avi Silvermetz, Laura Stall and Harry Wilder. These 12 counselors were selected by their peers as winners of the Dugma (“exemplary example”) Award for being role models within their groups.

At the Camp JCC awards ceremony in August, Robert Fertig The Helgeson family has worked diligently z”l (left) displayed the R..Andrew Helgeson Heart of Gold Award to keep Andrew’s memory alive by creating R. Andrew Helgeson that was presented to him by Andrew’s parents, Richard and Rita Helgeson. the Richard Andrew Helgeson Memorial Richard Andrew Helgeson Foundation (see box) to educate the public Memorial Foundation Each year, Camp JCC recognizes its about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and by outstanding staff through the R. Andrew Andrew passed away unexpectedly supporting the Center’s effort to encourage from Sudden Cardiac Arrest on May Helgeson Heart of Gold Recognition excellence in counselors. Program. Andrew was an exemplary young 25, 2005 at only 18 years old, just prior man who passed away in 2005, just prior to his high school graduation. Andrew’s If you would like to recognize your child’s family established the Richard Andrew to his high school graduation, from sudden counselors, please consider making a gift in cardiac arrest. His kindness, warmth, joy for Helgeson Memorial Foundation to their honor to the R. Andrew Helgeson “Heart raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac life, and love for the campers at Camp JCC of Gold” Memorial Endowment Fund. This were remarkable. Arrest (SCA) in young people. SCA fund supports and perpetuates the R. Andrew has been recognized since 1954 and Helgeson Heart of Gold Recognition Program continues to pose a threat to our young To honor Andrew’s memory, his family for outstanding Camp JCC counselors. Each established the R. Andrew Helgeson Heart of people; still, the medical profession honored staff member receives a personal knows little about the causes. Gold Recognition Program which recognizes notification of your tribute. Donated funds those counselors who exhibit outstanding will be used to publicly recognize those effort and mirror his character. Recipients The Foundation was successful in staffers selected as most outstanding. Gifts promoting and lobbying passage of for this year were announced at an awards can be made online at jccgw.org/donate, ceremony in August. a bill dubbed “Andrew’s Law” that or by contacting Samantha Frankel at was signed by then-Governor Robert 301.348.3855 or [email protected]. Summer 2013 recipients as chosen by the Ehrlich on April 25, 2006. Andrew’s Camp JCC leadership team are: Robert Law mandates the placement of AEDs Fertig (gold); Samantha Basile and (automated external defibrillator) in Michael Janowitz (silver); and Gai all Maryland high schools and at all Kaufman and Avi Silvermetz (bronze). school-sponsored sporting events to protect children, staff and visitors.

In May of 2008, Governor Martin Message from Andrew’s father, Richard Helgeson: O’Malley signed a bill that he said “The R. Andrew Helgeson Camp JCC Heart of Gold Counselor Awards are a source of great was inspired by Andrew, that was an pride for us. It is a wonderful tribute that the counselors emulate Andrew’s exceptional amendment to the Good Samaritan Law qualities in a summer long program. The fact that such a well-received and highly sought which clarifies that individuals shall award program is named in honor of Andrew is evidence to the fact that others saw in not be held liable for using Automated Andrew the special outstanding qualities that we, his family, always knew existed. Rita, External Defibrillators (AEDs) to save Jennifer and I are privileged and honored to be able to present the awards and provide victims. Governor O’Malley also financial support through an endowment fund so that they always continue. We want to declared May 25 as Sudden Cardiac thank the parents who contribute to the fund, the counselors and staff of Camp JCC and the Arrest Awareness Day in Maryland in campers themselves who make it all worthwhile. Like Andrew said, ‘I can’t believe I get paid honor of Andrew. to have this much fun being a counselor.’ He loved Camp JCC.”

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…here we come to save the day! SUMMER 2014… Session 1 l June 23-July 3 (no camp July 4) Session 2 l July 7-July 18 Session 3 l July 21-August 8

Applications Summer Kids Club Returning Camp JCC member* campers Aleph Week October 23**-November 3 June 16-20 Returning Camp JCC campers Celebrateyour Child’s Bir thday at the November 4**-12 Bet Week JCC of Greater Washington August 11-15 Saturdays & Sundays • 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. JCCGW members new to Camp JCC JCCGW birthday parties are the November 13**-26 Gimmel Week perfect way to celebrate Open applications August 18-22 your child’s special day! November 27**

*Must have family level membership in good standing. For details, contact Amy Fauber **Applications can be submitted beginning at 12 noon. 301.348.3889 or [email protected] For more information, contact Camp JCC at 301.348.3883 or [email protected]. jccgw.org/bir thday

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10 ARTS & CULTURE The Lessans Family Annual Book Festival centerNovember 8-17 | Tickets go on sale October 7. Visit jccgw.org/bookfestival or call the box office at 301.348.3805. Tickets are non-refundable. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 7 p.m. FREE MOVIE NIGHT Yossi Klein Halevi | Like Dreamers: The Story PRE-OPENING COMEDY NIGHT Philip Roth: Unmasked of the Israeli Paratroopers Who Reunited Marion Grodin | Standing Up: A Memoir of a Jerusalem and Divided a Nation Funny (Not Always) Life TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Hot spiced wine and noshes 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 STUDENT PROGRAM 12 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Christopher Huh | Keeping My Hope LUNCHEON AND LECTURE 10:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Elinor Lipman | The View from Penthouse 8th ANNUAL BOOK CLUB BRUNCH Alan L. Wurtzel | Good to Great to Gone: The B and I Can’t Complain: (All Too) Personal Michael Lavigne | The Wanting: A Novel 60 Year Rise and Fall of Circuit City Essays 8:15 p.m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Thomas Harding in Conversation with Richard SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 9:30 a.m. Breitman | Hanns and Rudolf: The True Story 9:30 a.m. BREAKFAST AND BOOK TALK of the German Jew Who Tracked Down and BREAKFAST & BOOK TALK Mark Russ Federman | Russ & Daughters: Caught the Kommandant of Auschwitz Marvin Kalb | The Road to War: Presidential Reflections and Recipes from the House Commitments Honored and Betrayed That Herring Built WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Elliott Abrams | Tested by Zion: The Bush BREAKFAST AND BOOK TALK Marianne Szegedy-Maszák | I Kiss Your Administration and the Israeli-Palestinian Robert Weintraub | The Victory Season: Hands Many Times: Hearts, Souls, and Wars Conflict The End of World War II and the Birth of in 1:30 p.m. Baseball’s Golden Age 7 p.m. COOKING DEMO AND BOOK TALK 1:30 p.m. A. Scott Berg | Wilson Ellen Kassoff Gray and Todd Gray | The New Paula Shoyer | The Holiday Kosher Baker: 7:30 p.m. Jewish Table: Modern Seasonal Recipes for Traditional & Contemporary Holiday Desserts Jane Gershon Weitzman | Art & Sole: A Traditional Dishes 3:30 p.m. Spectacular Selection of More Than 150 3:30 p.m. COME TO A TEA PARTY! Fantasy Art Shoes from the Stuart Weitzman COOKIES & MILK STORYTIME Pamela Mayer | Don’t Sneeze at the Wedding Collection Rabbi Jamie Korngold | Sadie’s Almost 6:30 p.m. PATRONS RECEPTION Martinis and munchies Marvelous Menorah 7:30 p.m. PATRONS BOOK TALK Alan Dershowitz | Taking the Stand: My Life THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 in the Law 12 p.m. 10 a.m. Anne Kirschner | Lady at the O.K. Corral: The POST-FESTIVAL BREAKFAST & BOOK TALK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 True Story of Josephine Marcus Earp Judith Martin | Miss Manners Minds Your 12 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Business Lynn Povich | The Good Girls Revolt: How Jill Smokler | Motherhood Comes Naturally the Women of Newsweek Sued their Bosses (and Other Vicious Lies) and Changed the Workplace Wine and cheese

Book Store Hours Thursday, November 7 6-9 p.m. Special Opening Night Hours! The Kass Judaic Library will Friday, November 8 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. be closed October 1 through Sunday, November 10 9 a.m.-5 p.m. November 19 for Book Festival Monday, November 11 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 3:30-9:30 p.m. preparations. Tuesday, November 12 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 3:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 3:30-9:30 p.m. Books may be returned to the front Thursday, November 14 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 3:30-9:30 p.m. desk during that time. We apologize Friday, November 15 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for any inconvenience. Sunday, November 17 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Alvin Mayes and JCCGW Dance Department: In Step Since 1982 program, and in our Summer Dance Academy chosen to maintain this meaningful partnership, in 2001. Mr. Mayes was a judge for the JCC Mr. Mayes explains: Maccabi Games hosted by the JCCGW in 2004, and has been choreographing for our award- “The JCCGW has been an extraordinary winning JCC Maccabi dance team since then. laboratory for the development of dance the D.C. area. Such programs as the annual dance A respected and honored artist, Mr. Mayes has competition for regional choreographers were choreographed for most of the DC metropolitan started at JCCGW, and that programs legacy Photo by John T. Consoli Photo by John T. area’s companies, including City Dance and continues at the Clarice Smith Art Center. The The JCCGW community has been enriched through our Maryland Youth Ballet. He has presented JCCGW has hosted many dance companies, long association with renowned dance professional Alvin Mayes. concerts in most of the major houses, including scholars, choreographers and performers who Kennedy Center and Dance Place. have gone on to develop national reputations. Alvin Mayes, director of undergraduate The Center has been a forum for connecting all studies at the University of Maryland School Mr. Mayes has received the Pola Nirenska of the performing arts. It is still a place where of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies, Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement people can expand their creative expression has been closely related to our Center for more in Dance, the Metro Dance D.C Award, the through dance from childhood through than 30 years, profoundly enriching our arts Maryland Council of Dance Service Award, retirement.” programming and connecting us to the wider and the Maryland Council of Dance Award for dance community. Outstanding Achievement in Dance Education. The Alvin Mayes Modern Dance Workshop will be held at the JCCGW on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.- Mr. Mayes has been on the JCCGW dance staff The Center is fortunate and honored that such 10:45 a.m., from October 3 through November since 1982 when he began teaching modern a highly-accomplished dance professional, 21 and from December 5 through January 30. dance for adults, and he has presented more whose performing and choreographic For more information, please visit jccgw.org than 20 concerts in our Kreeger Auditorium. In experience is known internationally, has been or contact Dance Director Bunnye Levey at addition, he has taught workshops for children, associated with our dance department for more 301.348.3777 or [email protected]. and participated in the Camp JCC dance than three decades. When asked why he has

Humor, Herring and Home Runs The Lessans Family Annual Book Festival | November 8-17 Credit: © Belathée Photography Photo by Liz Stubbs PRE-OPENING Comedy Night Mark Russ Federman, former owner/ Robert Weintraub, sports writer Marion Grodin, stand-up comedian proprietor of Russ and Daughters The Victory Season: The End and screenwriter daughter of Russ & Daughters: Reflections of World War II and the Birth of funnyman Charles Grodin. and Recipes from the House that Baseball’s Golden Age Standing Up: A Memoir of a Funny Herring Built (Not Always) Life Thursday, November 7 | 7 p.m. Sunday, November 10 | 9:30 a.m. Sunday, November 10 | 11:30 a.m. Tickets go on sale October 7. To purchase tickets go to jccgw.org/bookfestival, visit the box office, or call 301.348.3805. Tickets are non-refundable. 12 ARTS & CULTURE

GOLDMAN ART GALLERY centerARTsy Holiday Boutique & Craft Show October 20-November 5 and November 19-December 4 OPENING EVENT “First Sunday, First Look” Reception Sunday, October 20 • 2-4 p.m. Original fused glass, jewelry, ceramics, wall and functional art, felts and fibers, Judaica and so much more in a unique gift and holiday ARTsy experience!

Wearable Holiday Accessories Fashion Show/Reception Sunday, October 27 • 2-4 p.m. Join us for a unique, fun and ARTsy holiday fashion show. Beautiful jewelry, scarves and varieties of wearable art modeled and on display at our ARTsy Holiday Boutique & Craft Show. Find a gift for a friend or yourself! Join us for a unique holiday boutique, art please contact Phyllis Altman at 301.348.3770 ARTsy Holiday Boutique and Chocolate & show and fun shopping experience. Find or [email protected]. Gelt Reception that original, one-of-a-kind gift for someone Sunday, November 24 • 2-4 p.m. special, or to treat yourself! You will find Holiday Boutique & Craft Show Hours Shop for that unique and original handmade items for children and adults, including Mondays -Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. gift for family and friends of all ages. Have jewelry, wearable art, painted furniture, fused Sundays & Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. your present wrapped while you enjoy glass, Chanukah items, and art for the walls, Saturdays Closed delicious chocolate treats and holiday gelt! the table or to wear. For more information, Your Fortunate Eyes Photographs by Rudi Weissenstein Curated by Ben Peter, Michal Amram & Andreas Grau-Fuchs, Pri-Or PhotoHouse Tel Aviv The JCCGW gratefully acknowledges The Kaplan Family Foundation for supporting this exhibit. September 1-October 13 in the Goldman Art Gallery The world renowned Pri-Or Photo a multifaceted Israel during One of the biggest highlights of House, located in the heart of the early years of its formation. Weissenstein’s career was being the official Tel Aviv, is one of Israel’s most Weissenstein’s desire and ability photographer for the signing of Israel’s valuable and monumental private to record the political, social, Declaration of Independence. He was also archives of historical photographs ideological and artistic essence the official photographer for the Israel taken by Rudi Weissenstein, one of the period truly captures the Philharmonic Orchestra, a reporter of the UN, of the most famous photographers development of Israel during its and photographed those who would become of Israel, as shown in the movie early years of formation. the leading personalities of the local Jewish Life in Stills. Pri-Or’s unique archive consists community and heads of the State. of over 1 million negatives. Every negative in Weissenstein documented Israel from the Weissenstein’s collection is a testament to 1930s-70s. Captured moments include the This show is open when the JCCGW is open; the country: the atmosphere, the spirit, and arrival of Jewish immigrants, the construction please visit jccgw.org for hours. Admission the people. of new settlements and industries, the kibbutz to the exhibit is free. For more information, collectives and Bedouin Arabs, as well as please contact Phyllis Altman at 301.348.3770 This exhibit, Your Fortunate Eyes— military parades, cultural events and scenes or [email protected]. Photographs by Rudi Weissenstein, documents from everyday life.

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POLINGER ARTISTS OF EXCELLENCE CONCERT SERIES AIR FORCE BAND CHAMBER Pianist Joyce Yang to Present a MUSIC CONCERT SERIES Dazzling Performance Celtic Aire Folk Sunday, October 20 • 7:30 p.m. Quartet Tuesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. • FREE Described as “the most gifted young TICKET PRICES pianist of her generation” with a Subscriptions “million-volt stage presence,” pianist $170 members Joyce Yang captivates audiences $190 senior adults across the globe with her stunning (age 62+) virtuosity combined with heartfelt $215 general public lyricism and interpretive sensitivity. $140 SPECIAL Under 40 At just 26, she has established herself Celtic Aire, the premier folk ensemble of the as one of the leading artists of her Individual Tickets The New York Times Air Force, performs great classic melodies generation through her innovative solo $30 members calls pianist Joyce Yang with refreshing new flavor! From foot- recitals and notable collaborations $35 senior adults “a knock-out.” stomping tunes to heart-warming ballads, with the world’s top orchestras. (age 62+) and students these professional vocalists play it all while Her program will include works by $40 general public accompanying themselves on traditional Scarlatti, Debussy and Rachmaninoff. Celtic instruments. They also add Celtic flavor to some of your favorite songs, always offering To purchase tickets, visit jccgw.org/concerts or call the box office at 301.348.3872. a unique and exciting performance. To RSVP For more information, contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or [email protected]. or for more information, please contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or [email protected].

DANIEL PEARL MEMORIAL PROGRAM Donate Fine Art JCCGW’s Goldman Art Gallery is looking for Lecture on Lost Childhood: donations of artwork in good condition for Better Treasures, our annual art sale that benefits A Concert Opera gallery shows and educational programming. Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m. • FREE Artwork is accepted year round. Please bring it to the JCCGW’s front desk anytime the Center is new opera based on a Holocaust memoir. open. Contact Phyllis Altman at 301.348.3770 or [email protected]. Come to the JCCGW on October 3 to hear a preview as Lost Childhood composer Janice Hamer and librettist Mary Azrael present a lecture about the fascinating genesis of this work, and take us “backstage” to learn about the process of creating an opera and to hear MUSICmusic to LESSONS your ears Photo by Ariel Besor recorded excerpts. Guitar • Piano • Violin • Flute On November 9, 2013 (the 75th anniversary Percussion • Voice • Clarinet To RSVP or for more information on this free of Kristallnacht) at the Music Center at Saxophone lecture, contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or Strathmore, the National Philharmonic, under [email protected]. The program is funded in part the baton of conductor Piotr Gajewski, will Contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or by the Bertha Baitz Memorial Concert Fund. present the first complete performance of this [email protected].

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art. The JCCGW is also supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, the County Executive’s Ball for the Arts, and private sources. 14 ADULTS & LIFELONG LEARNING

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Ruthcenter Brinn Brings Her Time and Talents to the Center In addition to volunteering at the Center, Ruth has held a wide variety of volunteer positions. She volunteers at the Hebrew Home, for Hadassah and at Landow House (a Charles E. Smith Life Community). She has tutored children in the public schools, and has read to the blind over the radio. Over the summer, she traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel to serve in the “Volunteers for Israel” program. She visits Israel frequently to see her children who live there.

Ruth has written several children’s Jewish craft books which were published by Kar-Ben.

When asked what brought her to the JCCGW, Ruth said that she likes the Center’s activities and that the proximity of her home to the Center makes it convenient.

At the Center, Ruth volunteers as a greeter in the art gallery and as a hamentaschen salesperson at Purim. She also volunteers at the Film and Book Festivals, and other special events throughout the year.

Ruth’s main volunteer job is to help coordinate the Thursday senior With her volunteer activities not confined to the JCCGW or even the United States, Ruth Brinn models a t-shirt she received as a volunteer in adult program at Ring House, which features a lunch program and an the “Volunteers for Israel” program last summer. activity, such as a lecture, concert or current events discussion.

Ruth Brinn has volunteered at the Center since 2010, when she Volunteer Director Gloria Derkay expresses appreciation for Ruth’s returned to the area from Florida following her husband’s death. Prior kindness, generosity, helpfulness and dedication: “We are very to moving to Florida, Ruth lived in Maryland for 30 years, from 1955 to fortunate to have Ruth as one of our most versatile volunteers, one 1985. During that time, she taught in the public schools, was director who will come when needed, no matter what the need is.” of B’nai Israel Nursery School, and served as an early childhood master teacher for the Board of Jewish Education.

AARP Safe Driving AARP CarFit Seminar Refresher Course Wednesday, October 9 • 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Free Wednesday, October 2 • 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. A CarFit seminar provides one-on-one discussions with each driver to assist them with items such as: This class is designed to sharpen your skills behind the wheels • Determining a clear line of sight over the steering wheel and make you a safer and better driver. The class and curriculum • adequate space between the front air bag/steering wheel and were created by AARP. Many insurance companies will give a the driver’s breastbone discount for successfully completing the class. • properly adjusted head restraints • proper positioning on gas and brake pedals Taught by Jerry Hulman, the fee is $12 for AARP members and • Proper seat belt use and fit $14 for non-members. Reservations and payment are required • Safe positioning of mirrors to minimize blind spots before the start of class. Please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or [email protected] to make a reservation This discussion takes place during a 30 minute appointment, and receive payment details. with each driver sitting in their car in the JCCGW parking lot. To reserve a spot or for more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or [email protected].

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ADULT CENTER FOR EDUCATION (ACE) SEMINARS Mah Jongg Learn for the Love of Learning Tournament Expand your world intellectually and socially this fall with ACE Seminars. To register Sunday, October 6 • 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. online, visit jccgw.org/ace. For more information or to receive a copy of the brochure, contact Melanie Gross Greenfield at 301.348.3807 or [email protected].

MONDAYS, OCTOBER 7-NOVEMBER 11 AT THE JCCGW 10-11 a.m. Jewish Culture around the World 10-11:30 a.m. Modern Orthodox Life in Israel: Part III 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Introduction to Excel 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Creative Writing

12-1:30 p.m. Opera Potpourri Mah Jongg players of all levels are 12-1:30 p.m. Beginner Conversational Spanish invited to join us for a Sunday of laughter 12:30-2 p.m. Open Art Studio and fun, and to meet new friends and potential ‘play’ mates. Come alone or 1:40-2:30 p.m. Music & Musicians with friends. Please bring your 2013 National Mah Jongg League card, and if TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 12 AT LEISURE WORLD (No classes on November 5) possible, your Mah Jongg set. 9:30-10:45 a.m. History of Civil Rights & Liberties The fee of $30 for members and $36 for 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Comparative Religion the general public includes lunch. Space 12:45-2:15 p.m. 50 Years: The History of Israel, 1948-98 is limited. Register online at jccgw.org. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Theatre Workshop: “The Colors of Red: For more information, contact Barbara Winnik at 301.348.3778 or bwinnik@ The Mendel Beiliss Defense” jccgw.org.

Let’s Talk About It

Facilitated by volunteer Toby Gottesman (front row, right), friendly and lively conversations are the hallmark of the Men’s Discussion Group.

MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP WOMEN CONNECT Tuesdays • 1 p.m. in Room 122 Tuesdays • 1 p.m. in Room 111 Wednesdays • 2:30 p.m. in Room 122 Facilitated by retired social worker Nancy Simon, women Join us to meet new people and share your thoughts on a age 50+ are invited to socialize, make new friends, discuss wide variety of topics. JCCGW member Toby Gottesman interesting topics, share resources and enjoy activities. facilitates the group. This program is free. If you plan to This program is free. For more information, send an e-mail attend, please contact Toby at 301.530.7777 or tgottesman@ to [email protected] or contact Debbie Sokobin at yahoo.com. 301.348.3760 or [email protected]. 16 CONTRIBUTIONS

Thank You for Your Support • in honor of Jake Chukran, Brent Greenberg, Camp JCC Special Needs & Inclusion Program SENIOR ADULTS To make a tribute gift, please visit jccgw. Alyssa Hochberg and Jen Persimon • in honor of Amy Fauber, Jill Gessner, Fara Senior Adult Programs org/donate or contact Samantha Frankel at by Fara and Hunter Gold Gold, Meredith Polsky and Stacy Katz Olivera • in memory of Mitch Freed 301.348.3861 or [email protected]. • in honor of Ryan Curtis, Ashley Foster, Ethan by Liz Oser by Alison Gordon and Kyle Gugerty centerFrymark, Andrew Held, Josh Kohn and Billy SPECIAL NEEDS The following list reflects gifts received Woodward CULTURAL ARTS Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for between July 22 and August 23. by Trey Zeren Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Children with Special Needs • in honor of Rachel Nachman and the Yarok Fund • in memory of Anita Reiner CAMP Arava counselors • in honor of Dr. Alan Singer by Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Barbara Cohen and Walter Shorr Memorial by Meital Lurie and family by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Fund for Camp Scholarships and Israel • in honor of Roni Reingold and the Mitzvah • in memory of Rabbi Hyman; Anita Reiner; Goldberg Goldman Endowment for Sports Initiatives Corps counselors Irving Wiener Activities for Children with Special Needs • in honor of the Camp JCC leadership team; by Sivan Lurie and family by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum • in memory of Dr. Abe Ingber Sarah Catanzaro; Matt Feldman • in honor of Jana Austin, Matti Ben-Lev, by Barbara, Michael, Julianna, Samantha and by Lissa and Andy Shorr Becca Feldman, Adina Heckelman, Tyler EARLY CHILDHOOD Arielle Goldman Kessler, Rachel Reizes, Brad Smith, Amanda Larry Osterman Nursery School Scholarship • in memory of Miriam Bortman R. Andrew Helgeson “Heart of Gold” Memorial Steinberg, Deniz Umitli and Chelsey Zane Fund by Barbara Goldberg Goldman and Michael Endowment Fund for Camp JCC Counselor by Jordan and Hailey Lawson • in honor of “Marianna Osterman, our truly Goldman Awards • in honor of Fatima Amin, Leah Fisher, Janie amazing, generous, life-saving kidney donor” Special Needs and Inclusion Programs • in memory of “our son, Andrew” Jacobs, Rachel Rickman, Kyle Solomon, Brett by Evie and Lenny Osterman • in honor of Marcia and Bob Karp’s 50th by Rita and Richard Helgeson Waghelstein and Hannah Whiddon anniversary • in honor of Richard Helgeson’s birthday by Patricia Bonaz and Stephan Krause GENERAL SUPPORT by Beverly Berman; Phyllis Cove; Joan October 1st (father of Andrew) • in honor of Shoshanna Belgrade, Katherine Annual Fund Goldblatt; Darleen and David Karp; Andrea by Rita and Jennifer Helgeson Mackenzie Berman and Sarah Dickstein • in honor of Caroline Cardullo, “in thanks for Karp and David Milobsky; Alison Pryor; Nancy • in honor of Jennifer Helgeson by Amy and Mark Miller her heroic efforts in saving our mom” and Marty Ross; Marlene Shusterman; Judith by Rita and Richard Helgeson • in honor of Chai Lavan and Matzah Ball by Renee and Wayne Hochberg and Alan Tobin; Renee Zalcman • in honor of Richard Helgeson Adom counselors • in honor of Joan Kahn and Leonard Blackman • in honor of Harry Wilder by Rita and Jennifer Helgeson by Brandon and Madison Luxenberg and by Alex Lieb by Daniel Levine and family • in memory of Alec Barney Wolf’s yahrzeit parents • in honor of Sarah and Rachel Meytin’s re- • in honor of Rachel Brodsky October 17th (maternal great, great • in honor of Izzy Carton, Jenny Diamond, wedding and 10th anniversary by Leah Sachs and family grandfather of Andrew) Adam Jacobs, Gai Kaufman, Courtney Pories, by Jane and Stuart Yourish • in honor of Samantha Basile by Rita and Richard Helgeson Sarah Richards, Julie Siegel and Josh Simon by Ingrid Aker-Cohen • in memory of Fannie Wolf Weiss’ yahrzeit by Sarah Ellman and family Rose and Louis Sohinki Endowment for Staff • in honor of Ilana Kapit on October 2nd (maternal great grandmother • in honor of Jessica Brown Development by Hector Aker-Cohen of Andrew) by Ayelet-HaShachar and parents Jay and • in memory of Jo Ann Mann • in honor of Katie Berman and Hannah by Rita and Richard Helgeson Sharone Schlaffer by Jo and Arnie Sohinki Whiddon • in memory of what would have been Bernard • in honor of Katie Berman, Genevieve by all the Akers & Cohens, especially Ingrid Samuel Feinstein’s birthday October 2nd Dubroof, Rebecca Kotok, Sydney Solomon, Bernard M. 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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS 1-3 p.m. Flu Shots (page 6) 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MCPS Kid Koverage. SUNDAYS center7:30 p.m. “Environmentalism as a Pathway 301.348.3889 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Elie Ronen Scott Family Gym to Peace” (page 7) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 MONDAYS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 10 a.m.-3 p.m. JCCGW Open House (page 7:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driving 10) Refresher Course (page 15) 2-4 p.m. ARTsy Holiday Boutique & Craft TUESDAYS Show Opening Event (page 13) 1 p.m. Women’s Discussion Group THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 7:30 p.m. Concert with Pianist Joyce 1 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group 7 p.m. Lecture: “Lost Childhood: A Concert Yang (page 14) 2:30 p.m. Chess Opera” (page 14) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 WEDNESDAYS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 7 p.m. Low Vision Support Group. 10-10:30 a.m. Storytime Singalong. 12 p.m. New Friends, a group for widows Contact Anita Cohen at 301-299-7077. Age 5 and under with parent/caregiver and widowers. 301.348.3760 2:30 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 1:30 p.m. Coming of Age movie matinee THURDAYS 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mah Jongg at Leisure World: “Precious Life.” 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Senior Adult Chorus at Tournament (page 16) 301.348.3832 Ring House 10:45 a.m. Seniors Organized for Change WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 at Ring House 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. AARP CarFit Seminar 1:30 p.m. History Club meets at Ring 1 p.m. Scrabble (page 15) House. 301.348.3760 3 p.m. Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew 7:30 p.m. 50+ Singles. 301.348.3760 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 FRIDAYS 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Books & Fellowship for SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 9:30-10:30 a.m. Shabbat Shalom Jewish singles age 45+. “Those Who Save 10 a.m.12 p.m. Books & Fellowship for Age 6 mos.-3 yrs. Us” by Jenna Blum. 301.348.3816 Jewish singles age 45+. Discussion 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess only of the DVD “Bride Flight.” MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 301.348.3816 Selma Sweetbaum Senior 11 a.m. Hurwitz Internal Light Low Vision 2-4 p.m. ARTsy Holiday & Boutique Satellite Program Support Group meets at Ring House. Wearable Holiday Accessories Fashion 301.348.3760 301.348.3760 Show/Reception (page 13) MONDAYS 7 p.m. Parenting Lecture (page 8) Temple Solel in Bowie MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Ring House in Rockville TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Coming of Age Day 7 p.m. Jewish Book Club: “The Genizah at at Ring House with exercise, discussion, 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY the House of Shepher” by Tamar Yellin. lunch and musical entertainment by OF EACH MONTH 301.348.3816 Vladimir Fridman and Seth Kibel. Young Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation 301.348.3832 in Silver Spring WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. Coming of Age trip to National WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 OF EACH MONTH Harbor with lunch at McCormick & 12:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age Food & Fun Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center in Schmick’s. 301.348.3832 at La Panetteria, with game and prizes. Silver Spring 8 p.m. Biblical Archaeology Forum (page 7) 301.348.3832 THURSDAYS Har Tzeon Congregation in Silver Spring THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Ring House in Rockville 10 a.m. Preschool Open House (page 8) 7 p.m. Concert: Celtic Aire Folk Quartet 1:30 p.m. Coming of Age meets at Leisure (page 14) HEALTH & FITNESS HOURS World Clubhouse I: “Posters of WWII” Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. presented by Luba Sterlikova, PhD, artist Friday 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and educator. 301.348.3832 Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

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