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Biennial 2018 Program Guide 2018 Biennial Sponsors BIENNIAL 2018 PROGRAM GUIDE 2018 BIENNIAL SPONSORS MEMPHIS JCC HOST COMMUNITY PRESENTING SPONSOR CENTENNIAL SPONSORS We lead and connect the JCC Movement, advancing and enriching North American Jewish life. JCC Association of North America strengthens and leads JCCs, YM-YWHAs and camps throughout North America. As the convening organization, JCC Association partners with JCCs to bring together the collective power and knowledge of the JCC Movement. JCC Association offers services and resources to increase the effectiveness of JCCs as they provide community engagement and educational, cultural, social, recreational, and Jewish identity building programs to enhance Jewish life throughout North America. By supporting the 25,000 Jewish communal professionals who connect with two million JCC participants each year—JCC Association encourages engaged lives of purpose and meaning. Learn more at jcca.org Message from our Chair Two years ago in Baltimore, we launched our Centennial Celebration, recognizing 100 years of the JCC Movement. At this year’s JCCs of North America Biennial in Memphis we will wrap up our festivities. These three days of learning, networking and bonding with one another will mark the end of a period of momentous change for both JCC Association and our JCCs. When we celebrated at our last Biennial, no one could have imagined that the following year would bring the waves of threats our JCCs weathered. Despite the fear we experienced, we learned that we are truly a movement, gaining strength from our support for one another and from the leadership that JCC Association was able to provide. Meetings at the highest level of government demonstrated to us that this was a serious matter, and just how important our JCCs are to the fabric of their communities. We again saw this as we found strength and support from all quarters during natural disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. During this time, we welcomed Doron Krakow, our new president and CEO. He brought leadership and a new focus. We thank him again for coming on board early, and we are looking forward to hearing from him during the Biennial as he articulates his vision for the JCC Movement and introduces some very exciting new initiatives that we will be launching, such as JResponse and Partners in Jewish Community. These initiatives are ways we are Strengthening the New Jewish Community, in keeping with our Biennial theme. We have changed the format of the Biennial to meet your needs based on your feedback. The Biennial is shorter, but still packed with stimulating sessions and information you won’t find anywhere else. Our plenaries and breakouts have been rethought in a way that we believe will be more useful to you as a leader in your JCC and your community. I want to thank our Biennial chair, Kara Bierman, and her outstanding committee, who have worked tirelessly to make this convention exciting and relevant. Jenny Herman, who chaired the local committee from the Memphis JCC has been gracious and thoughtful throughout, and I want to thank her and the host community committee for the hours they put into welcoming us all to Memphis. The opening event at Graceland is sure to be unique and special because of their care. And of course, none of this could have happened without the hours of JCC Association’s dedicated staff and the leadership of Robin Ballin, our Biennial director. This is my last Biennial as chair of JCC Association’s board of directors. I never could have anticipated what my tenure was going to be like, and at times it certainly was challenging, but it has been a truly rewarding and gratifying experience. I wish my successor, Gary Jacobs, all the best as we enter the next century for our movement, reimagining the Jewish Community Center in all the ways it can enrich and energize the Jewish community of North America, and beyond. Warmest regards, Stephen P. Seiden Memphis MAY 6-8 5 Message from the Biennial Chair Dear Biennial Delegates and Guests, Shalom Y’all, Welcome to Memphis! We are thrilled that you have chosen to spend the next four days with us at the 2018 JCCs of North America Biennial. Whether it is your first Biennial, your fifth or even tenth, the 2018 Biennial is sure to provide you with the skills and connections to continue to lead your JCC into the future. We are grateful that you are here with your delegation. The Biennial will provide opportunities for you to strengthen the collaborations between your delegates as well as network with professionals, leaders, volunteers and our JCC family from across North America, Israel and around the world. We would like to thank the entire Memphis Host City Committee and Staff from the Memphis JCC for rolling out the red carpet with southern hospitality, planning a great host city event and by providing an amazing group of volunteers who will be available throughout the Biennial to assist you with anything “Memphis.” They have ensured that our Biennial is filled with great music, warmth and generosity. They can’t wait to see you at Graceland on Sunday so you can experience Elvis and his impact on the world of music. It will be an event that you will surely talk about for years to come! My heartfelt thanks to the Biennial Committee and Staff for two years of hard work, dedication and vision inspired by one goal...to re-envision the Biennial and make the JCCs of North America 2018 Biennial the Best One Yet! So, “...Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and..” get ready for an Awesome Biennial! I look forward to meeting you. Kara Bierman 2018 Biennial Chair 6 JCCs OF NORTH AMERICA Biennial 2018 Message from our Host Community Shalom Y’all and Welcome to Memphis! We are thrilled that you are here for the 2018 JCCs of North America Biennial. Memphians take tremendous pride in our city and all that it has to offer. While here, you’ll be able to take advantage of the wonderful culture and community of Memphis. The 2018 Biennial promises to keep you engaged with insightful speakers and plenaries. Outside of the convention center walls, please take advantage of some of Memphis’ finest attractions, restaurants, and our rich Southern and Jewish history. We are Home of the Blues, Graceland, Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and so many more must-see spots. Part of the programming during your stay includes our Host City Event at Graceland on Sunday night, May 6. Prepare to be dazzled by all things Elvis while you are enjoying a delicious barbecue feast! We are also excited to welcome you to the Blues Hall of Fame Museum on Monday evening, May 7 as well as engage you with a walking tour of Memphis’ Pinch District with famed Memphis historian Jimmy Ogle also on the evening of Monday, May 7. For anyone who wants to make their way out east, we would love to show off the Memphis Jewish Community Center, the “living room” of the Memphis Jewish community for the past 60 years. If you have any questions while you are here please feel free to stop by our Hospitality Desk at the Convention Center or ask one of our many blue-shirted volunteers! On behalf of the Memphis Jewish Community Center’s board of directors and professional staff, we hope you enjoy your stay in Memphis. Jenny Herman Host Community Chair Memphis MAY 6-8 7 Get connected! Wireless Network: ConventionWIFI User Name: jccc Password: council18 (password is case sensitive) NOTE: Make sure your network adapter is set to “DHCP - Obtain an IP address Automatically” Download the Biennial 2018 App! Get the most out of JCCs of North America Biennial by taking the schedule, maps of the hotel, and more with you on your smartphone or mobile device. Downloading the app is easy: 1. Download the “JCCs of North America” app from the Apple, Google, or Amazon app stores 2. Open the app, tap “ENTER PASSPHRASE” and enter “jccbiennial2018” 3. On iPhones & iPads click “Download Guide” to download the JCCs of North America Biennial 2018 app. On Androids, the app will automatically open. 8 JCCs OF NORTH AMERICA Biennial 2018 Table of Contents JCC Association 2018 Biennial Committees JCC Association Biennial Board Committee .............................................................................11 Memphis Host Community Committee ....................................................................................11 Memphis JCC Staff on Host Committee ...................................................................................11 2018 JCC Association Staff Steering Committee ....................................................................11 JCC Association Board of Directors .......................................................................12-13 Information for Delegates General Information ...............................................................................................................14-15 Prayer Services ..............................................................................................................................16 Exercise ...........................................................................................................................................17 Keynote Presentations .................................................................................................................18 Convention-Wide Events .............................................................................................................19 Keynote Speakers ...................................................................................................................20-23 Special Guest Speakers ..........................................................................................................24-25
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