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1 May & June 2010 In the Center Kaplen JCC on the Palisades g a, zun, iuhx rhht 20th Annual Gift of Music Scholarship Benefit Concert Featuring David Finckel & Wu Han, cello & piano duo Monday, May 24, 7:30 pm Page 8 Ten Pounds, Why Bother? Risk factors for carrying a few extra pounds With Nate Lebowitz, MD, FACC & David Feldman, MD, FAAOS Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 pm Page 14 Dr. Raanan the JCC The Iranian Threat: Global Terrorism & Nuclear Weapons Thurs. May 6 (in English) Sat. May 8 (in Hebrew) Page 19 Golf Classic Celebrates Landmark 10 th Anniversary Monday, July 26 Montammy Golf Club, Alpine, NJ Michael Kollender, JoJo Rubach, Barry Zeller, Jeff Jagid, Eric Kleiner and Jason Rubach, Event Chairs Elyse Goldsmith, Danielle Kaplan, Hilary Selig, Kim Spadaccini and Alison Turen Auction Committee Chairs Melanie Zingler Volunteer Chair Dana Runyon Special Events Chair The JCC will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its annual Golf Classic, which has now passed the $2,000,000 marker in funds raised to support children with special needs. Each year, this sell-out event helps the JCC to fulfill a major mission: to assist children with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities. Through the support of our generous and caring community, the JCC has been able to enhance our offerings for this special population. We now offer more than 70 weekly/monthly programs to meet the needs of more than 500 children, who are often excluded from vital educational and recreational opportunities simply because appropriate programming is not available to meet their special needs. Our goal this year is celebrate all we have accomplished in the last ten years and to raise more funds than ever so we can grow and sustain our programming for years to come. As in years past, the Classic will feature a 11:45 am shotgun start, a Million Dollar Shoot Out, as well as hole-in-one competitions, prizes, awards and a 50/50 raffle. The day will also include breakfast, lunch, a lavish cocktail reception and dinner. Golf pros will also be available throughout the day to help players fine-tune their skills. A major highlight of the Classic each year is a live, silent and fisherman auction that take place during the cocktail reception and dinner. The auction, which adds exponentially to the event s fundraising goals, features unique, hard-to-get items. The JCC always looks to ensure that no child in our community is denied basic life experiences and we are devoted to finding new and innovative ways to provide for children with disabilities, explains JCC Executive Director Avi A. Lewinson. The annual Golf Classic is one way we succeed in this effort, and to be celebrating our 10th anniversary is a major milestone. In spite of the challenging financial times we are currently facing, our community continually demonstrates their shared concern and support and we are extremely grateful for this outpouring of generosity. There s still time for our community to help us reach our goals by donating to our auction! We can be so much more successful with your help. Can you donate a service, product or item that you think might be of value to others? Some examples might include a visit with a celebrity, a week (or weekend) at your vacation home, tickets to a sporting event, a round of golf at your country club, concert tickets, a backstage tour or an internship at your company for a high school or college student. Please be creative! Your contacts and possessions may prove to be valuable treasures for someone to bid on! To date, proceeds from the Classic have provided summer camping experiences for children with cancer and other blood disorders; the chance for children with special needs to participate in our nursery school and summer camp; the opportunity for developmentally disabled children and teens to acquire valuable life skills to improve their daily lives; and the chance for people of all ages with special needs to participate in Special Games Special People, a fun-filled day of sports and camaraderie. So, Play fore! the Kids and feel like a winner. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and participation, please contact Sharon Potolsky at or spotolsky@jccotp.org. From left to right: Top Row-JoJo Rubach, Barry Zeller, Jason Rubach and Michael Kollender, Event Chairs; Bottom Row-Dana Runyon, Special Events Chair, Hilary Selig, Alison Turen, Elyse Goldsmith, Danielle Kaplan, Auction Committee Chairs and Melanie Zingler, Volunteer Chair (not shown: Jeff Jagid and Eric Kleiner, Event Chairs & Kim Spadaccini, Auction Committee Chair) Kaplen JCC on the Palisades 411 East Clinton Avenue Tenafly, New Jersey NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID Bellmawr, NJ PERMIT NO Kaplen JCC on the Palisades phone fax V/TDD

2 2 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES May & June 2010 Iyar Sivan Tammuz 5770 g a, zun, iuhx rhht Our Community, Our Future Hold The Date Tuesday, May 25 7:45 pm 12 Sivan 5770 Taub Auditorium You are cordially invited to the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Annual Meeting JoJo Rubach Evening Chair It is not your obligation to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it Pirkei Avot Ethics of the Fathers Program highlights include: Tribute to Robin Miller Thurnauer School of Music Presentation Advanced Leadership Award Staff Recognition Award Jewish James H. Grossmann Memorial Jewish Book Month book month Edward Grossmann, Honarary Chair Bonnie Notis, Chair Each year, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades presents the James H. Grossmann Memorial Jewish Book Month to bring people in our community together to celebrate Jewish life, culture and scholarship. This year featured an exciting array of authors, who explored fascinating topics ranging from the world economy and timely global concerns to expert consumer advice and the unique struggles of being a stepmother or twin. Dr. Anya Luchow, Event Chair and Wednesday Martin, author of Stepmonster Robin Miller, JCC President; Janice Lieberman, author of Steals and Deals and How to Shop for a Husband; Caryn Sherry, JCC Board Member Jill Eickenberry; Bonnie Notis, JBM Chair; Michael Tucker, author of Family Meals Arnie Herrmann, Event Chair; Dan Senor, author of Start Up Nation; Robin Miller, JCC President; Avi A. Lewinson, JCC Executive Director Edward Grossmann, Honarary Chair of JBM; Ronnie Grossmann, Event Chair; Jeffrey Zaslow, author of The Girls From Ames Mara Wallach, Event Co-Chair; Jodyne L. Speyer, author of Dump Em; Judy Gold, Event Co-Chair Bonnie Notis, JBM Chair; Abigail Pogrebin, author of One and the Same; Robin Miller, JCC President Rabbi Shmuel Goldin, author of Unlocking the Torah Text and Avi A. Lewinson, JCC Executive Director

3 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES 3 Table of Contents 2 Annuall Meeting Jewish Book Month 3 Director s Message Renovation Update 4 Learning & Lifestyle for Adults Singles Spot 5 Programs & Events with a Jewish Flavor 6 Computer Learning Center Senior Services Guttenberg Center for Special Services 7 Senior Services 8 Thurnauer School of Music Performing Arts 9-11 Summer Camps Around the Center Finish the J 13 Early Childhood Department Finish the Day at the J College Scholarship Fund 14 Health & Wellness Tributes Calendar 19 Israel Connection Public Affairs Cycling Club 20 Spring Boutique Rubin Run TEF Run Friday Closings Center closes at 7 pm April 30-August 20 Center closes at 8 pm on August 27 Holiday Closings Erev Shavuot Tuesday, May 18 Center Closes at 5pm Shavuot Wednesday & Thursday, May 19 & 20 Center Closed Memorial Day Monday, May 31 Center Closed Fitness Center Open 8 am-5 pm Independance Day Sunday, July 4 Center Closed Fitness Center Open 7 am-7 pm Monday, July 5 (July 4th observed) Center Closed Fitness Center Open 7 am-7 pm Message from the Executive Director It s one of the highlights of the post-passover season: the Jewish practice of regularly reciting and studying on Shabbat afternoons through the summer Pir kei Ah vot, commonly known as The Ethics of our Fathers. For those who have never explored this part of our Talmud, Pir kei Ah vot consists of a series of Jewish teachings, aphorisms and brief expositions. Many of them come to reinforce the utter sanctity and utmost significance of our Written and Oral Traditions. Many others focus on Jewish ethics and morality, presenting us with the wisdom of decent Jewish conduct and behavior in all spheres of life. Reciting and studying Pir kei Ah vot is a timely exercise, say our Sages, because there s something significant about the summer; its long days and hot weather, that can be transformative. The summer gives us an opportunity, not only to study, but to learn some important life lessons. During the summer, children, young or old and even adults can learn about getting along and cooperating with one another. In supervised environments, especially in the framework of summer camp, they learn about social skills what they are, how to use and abide by them; the benefits of success, the frustrations of failure. It s an ideal chance to drive home lessons in good manners, ethical and moral values and habits. Compared to the academic year, the camp season is very short; but its impact is profound. During the school year, interactions are mainly between teacher and students, while in a camp setting, Renovation Update the focus is just the opposite. Every moment is filled with friendship and socializing. Surely, these days, when our kids spend the majority of their time texting friends in the next room or in front of their computers playing the latest video games, human relations have become more of an art form than a natural impulse. The interactions nurtured in camp, however, whether it s amongst the campers themselves, between the campers and the staff, or within the members of the staff, are a cultural and social imperative. There is another invaluable and indispensable virtue to our Jewish camp setting, borne out, again, by a whole slew of recent studies: being Jewish. Few surroundings foster more positive and constructive Jewish feelings than the Jewish camp experience. The number one positive Jewish experience cited is not Shul, not youth groups, not a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, but the camp experience. It allows our kids to freely and comfortably live their Jewishness and absorb its values. It helps us to develop an affinity for the pursuit of a Jewish future. And that makes it a Jewish imperative. As we wish all of you a Chag Shavuot Samaeach and a healthy, productive and happy summer, we also urge you to give your children the gift of a memorable and meaningful Jewish camp experience. B vracha, Avi. A. Lewinson On behalf of our Boards of Directors and Trustees and staff we wish you and your family a Joyous Shavuot See holiday closings on left. Construction is booming on the fourth phase of our exciting five-phase renovation. Current enhancements include: transforming classrooms 1-6 and the nursery activity area in the Rubin Nursery Wing; reconfiguring the entire second floor hallway, including the old conference rooms and Marcus library; and building the new, welcoming front entrance and lobby. In spite of all the recent bad weather, construction has progressed on schedule. All the exterior work for the second floor expansion is complete; the exterior of the Rubin Nursery Wing is rebuilt; and our workers are currently framing out the new second floor space that will house new interior meeting rooms, offices and classrooms. The new entrance and lobby are also taking shape. The frame for the new, two-story atrium is complete and work is underway on the new lobby elevator, as well as the two entrances and vestibules. To ensure a welcoming approach to our facility, site work has also begun on a new front circle, which has been completely redesigned, along with new sidewalks that will extend around the front of the building from the enclosed outdoor playground to the entrance of the new Russ Berrie Family Health and Recreation Complex. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this very exciting transition. Construction on this important phase will continue through the end of this summer and the entire renovation will be finished by the end of January Just imagine: in no time at all the JCC will be completely upgraded with a warm and welcoming new atrium and lobby; 12 sunny new nursery classrooms, brand new offices and meetings rooms, a friendly new senior adult suite, a chic new Youth Center and our fantastic, already complete, new fitness facilities. To stay up-to-date on every phase and stage of development, please refer to signage that is displayed throughout the building. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about the renovation please do not hesitate to us at renovation@jccotp.org. Stay tuned for more exciting news!

4 4 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES May & June 2010 Iyar Sivan Tammuz 5770 g a, zun, iuhx rhht LEARNING AND LIFESTYLE FOR ADULTS SINGLES SPOT Coping with Unemployment Stan Goldberg Tuesdays, Ongoing through 6/8 (no session 5/18), 6-7 pm Thursdays, Ongoing through 6/10 (no session 5/20), 2-3 pm Free & Open to the Community If you are looking for a job, want to change career paths, or even start your own business, this is for you. Stan Goldberg, past president of Fortune Personnel Consultants, is offering his expertise in these challenging times. From help with finding a position, to resume prep, to properly presenting yourself on an interview and after, Stan will work with you on the entire process and help you get the desired results. These question and answer sessions are personalized and customized to fit your needs. Come for one or come every week you are always welcome. NEW! Canasta for Beginners Diana Allen 4 Mondays, 4/26-5/17, 1-2:30 pm Canasta is back and is enjoying renewed interest with people of all ages. Come and learn this easy-tounderstand yet challenging game. It s a great way to get together and socialize! $50 JCC members, $75 non-members NEW! Social Canasta Esther Hollander 6 Wednesdays, 5/5-6/16 (no class5/19), 10 am-12:30 pm By popular request, we invite you to play this fun and exciting game while socializing with your friends or making new ones. For those who are fairly new to the game and need a little help, Esther is on hand to assist. We will provide the coffee, bring your snacks and enjoy! Free for JCC members/$20 ($5 per week drop in) non-members Bridge with Peter Steinberg Supervised 6 Tuesdays, 7/13-8/17, 7:10-9:30 pm Play bridge under the supervision of a master bridge instructor. Come with a group or we will set you up with one. Light refreshments will be available. Class size is strictly limited. Free bonus pre-class lesson 7:10 (promptly)-7:30 pm. Mini discussion of common problems and how to solve them. Designed to help improve your bridge logic at the table. $120 JCC members, $150 non-members Intermediate Supervised Play 6 Mondays, 7/12-8/16, 5:30-7:30 pm Sharpen and improve your skills in this supervised play lab. Appropriate for intermediate level players. Limited enrollment to 12 ensures lots of personal attention. $120 JCC members, $150 non-members Private Lessons Call Judy Bridge Lessons with Peter Steinberg minimum $100 /$120 per one-hour session Computer Lessons with Irene Carleton $65/$75 per hour Dance Lessons with Michiel Murkofsky $80/$95 per hour per couple Creative Arts Lessons with Paulette Cochet and Peggy Dressel Fee to be determined. Sarah Gottesman Lubin Program for Creative Arts & Crafts Acrylic Painting with Paulette Cochet 5 Tuesdays, 5/18-6/15, 12:30-3 pm 6 Wednesdays, 7/7-8/11, 7-9:30 pm Discover the amazing versatility and ease of painting with acrylics with the foremost painting instructor in Bergen County. Enjoy new and innovative ways to express yourself. Explore a wide range of techniques from thick luscious brush strokes to fluid and transparent washes. Personal and individual expression is encouraged, with emphasis on composition and color use. Open to beginners and experienced painters. Tuesdays: $125 JCC members, $150 non-members Wednesdays: $150 JCC members, $180 non-members Knitting with Lori Trattou 5 Wednesdays, 7/7-8/11 (no class 7/28), 12-2 pm If you ve never picked up a pair of knitting needles, or you re making an intricate cable knit with reverse design, you re sure to learn some new tricks while enjoying the company of others. For beginners, you ll learn the basics including how to choose and read a pattern, choose yarn, and of course, the basic stitches. Advanced students will learn new stitches and advanced techniques. $95 JCC members, $110 non-members per session Creative Arts programs are supported in part by the Sarah Gottesman Lubin Program for Creative Arts and Crafts Fund dedicated to the memory of Sarah Gottesman Lubin, a lifelong quilter, needlepointer, craftswoman and collector. Lifelong Learning My Favorite Chamber Music Michael Reingold 4 Thursdays, 4/29-5/27 (no class 5/20), 1:30-2:45 pm Explore some of the great works of chamber music literature, including pieces by Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Dvorak and others. No background necessary just a passion for music and a desire to learn. Michael Reingold has taught the popular series, My Favorite Composers at the JCC for 8 years, for which he was praised for his musical knowledge and enthusiasm. Classes are appropriate for both the novice and experienced music lover and feature audio and video recordings. Space is limited, sign up soon. $40 JCC members, $50 non-members Ben Nelson Lecture Series Hollywood Goes To Washington: Movies & Politics 2 Thursdays, June 10 & June 24, Prof. Ben Nelson will discuss Hollywood s treatment of the political scene, from the Depression Era, through WWII and the McCarthy period, into the turbulent 60 s and 70 s to the present time. Films examined will include Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Mission to Moscow, All the King s Men, Born Yesterday, The Manchurian Candidate, The Candidate, and Primary Colors among others. Films will not be shown at the lectures, so you might want to view them ahead of time. Free for members, $5 non-members These programs are sponsored by the Millicent and Harold May Family Endowment for Lifelong Learning in Memory of Edward J. Newman, MD and the Michael J. Levitt Family Endowment Fund for Lifelong Learning. Co-sponsored with the Senior Adult Department Singles BBQ, Scavenger Hunt, Sports and Schmooze at the JCC Sunday, 5/16, 4 pm (cancelled in the event of rain) Don t miss this great day. Enjoy barbecued hot dogs, hamburgers or veggie burgers. Then have fun playing softball or join others for a great team scavenger hunt organized by Gloria Nadel. Please wear sneakers, bring mitts and bats for softball. It is sure to be a great day of food and fun. Fee also includes admission to singles schmooze. Reservations required, call $20 JCC members, $23 general admission by 5/13, $28 after Singles Schmooze with Bruce Sunday, 5/16, 6:30 pm This schmooze will include participants from the concurrent BBQ who will join us for this discussion on hot topics. $4 JCC members, $6 general admission Five Minute Dating Sunday, 6/27, 4:30 pm Don t miss this chance to meet and date several different people one-on-one for five minutes each in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy socializing with everyone during our breaks. Reservations required. Call Men are encouraged to register. Based on availability. $13 JCC members, $15 general admission by 6/24, $20 after Singles of All Ages Walk with Liz Bear Mountain in Harriman State Park Sunday 5/2, Meet at JCC at 9:30 am sharp for carpooling, or meet in front of Bear Mt. Inn at 11 am Cancelled in case of rain (call JCC after 8:30 am to check) Enjoy a leisurely walk around Hession Lake, which is flat, and then proceed to the Zoo and Ft. Clinton. Bring lunch and water, as there is no place to buy. Walk, plus lunch will run approximately three hours. Reservations required for those meeting at Bear Mountain. Please call Fees: $5 carpooling fee, $6 parking fee per car and $1 for the zoo Directions: Palisades Parkway north to Exit 19. Follow signs to Trailside Museum/Zoo. Park and meet the group near the Inn. Support Groups with Judy Brauner, LCSW Therapist Reservations required, call You Are Not Alone: Widows/Widowers 7 Mondays, 5/3-6/21, 6:30 pm This bereavement group for those recently widowed provides an opportunity to share your feelings with others who understand. Therapist Judy Brauner will help you talk about the changes in your family life, social relationships and sense of self. Make warm and enduring friendships that will help you heal. $110 JCC members, $135 general admission Uncoupling: Coping with Divorce and Separation 7 Mondays, 5/3-6/21, 8:15 pm The group will help you process your feelings about the end of an important relationship and the experience of being on your own. Meet others who share your concerns. Make new friends. $110 JCC members, $135 general admission Not For Singles Only Monday Night at the Movies with Harold Chapler The Front: Monday, 5/3, 7:30 pm Notorious: Monday, 5/17, 7:30 pm Mr. Chapler will introduce the films and then share his expertise with us at an optional discussion following the movie. See page 8 for more information. $3 JCC members, $5 general admission per movie For more information on Singles Progamming call Esther Mazor at

5 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES 5 PROGRAMS & EVENTS WITH A JEWISH FLAVOR The Evelyn and Harold Meltzer Judaic Scholar-in- Residence Program with Rabbi Reuven Kimelman Breakfast Study Seminar The Ethics of the Talmud: Pirkei Avot Thursdays, continuing through 6/24 (no class 5/20) 7:30-8:45 am, Free The Mishnah called Avot is the only treatise of the Talmud dedicated to non-legal material. It focuses on the moral life, the study of Torah, and the transmission of Judaism. If you are concerned with any or all of these, you are invited to join. Open to JCC Board Members and their invitees. Registration required. Weekly Seminar on Jewish Studies Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? The Book of Job Thursdays, continuing through 6/24 (no class 5/20), 10:30-11:45 am Why do the righteous suffer? Why do the wicked flourish? Is there a nexus between sin and suffering? Is the world under benevolent control? These are the questions, come and reflect on the proposed answers. Preregistration required. Free for JCC members; $110 for non-members Shavuot Seminar - The Book of Ruth Wednesday, 5/12, 8:15-9:30 pm, Free and Open to the Community Why is the Book of Ruth read on Shavuot? Why is a non-jew taken as the model of kindness and loyalty? Why is a non-jew the mother of the Messiah? Judaic Scholar-in-Residence programs are funded by the Evelyn and Harold Meltzer Judaic Scholar-in-Residence Endowment Fund, the David Dubin Chair for Judaic Scholars Endowment Fund and the Sarah and Mel Lubin Judaic Scholar-in-Residence Fund. Arabic Language Class with Aaron Rubin Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6/29-7/29 7:30-9 pm An introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, the version of Classical Arabic used in most modern writing and formal speech. Students will learn the alphabet, acquire some elementary vocabulary and gain a basic understanding of the language s grammatical structure. Shared features with Biblical Hebrew will be emphasized, as well as some general principles of Central Semitic historical linguistics. Aaron Rubin is currently studying Semitic languages and linguistics at the University of Chicago. He has enjoyed teaching Modern Standard Arabic since In addition to Arabic, he has knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and Syriac. $120 JCC members, $150 non-members Jewish Women s Connections Join a dynamic group of women promoting educational, social and Jewish interests for women in the JCC and the community. Leah Richter, Chair Tuesday Torah Study with Rabbi Adina Lewittes Will I Still Be Called Jewish in 10 Years: The Changing Landscape of Jewish Identity (Part Two) Tuesdays, continuing through 6/ :30 am Continue the exploration of current debates and developments surrounding the issue of Jewish identity. Topics include: race, sexuality, arts, activism, Jewish institutions and leaders, Jewish renewal. $20 JCC members, $24 non-members per session Co-sponsored with Sha ar Beit Midrash Women s Rosh Chodesh A Monthly Celebration for Woman Led by Rabbi Adina Lewittes The Book of Kohellet (Ecclesiastes) Tuesdays, 5/11 & 6/8, 7:30 pm This year s series focuses on a close reading of Ecclesiastes. Reputed to have been written by King Solomon, the book retains its eternal relevance as it contemplates the meaning of life against the backdrop of a world perceived to be transient and fleeting. Acknowledging the prevalence of evil and injustice, the author leads the reader on an exploration of the possibilities of self-fulfillment and purpose amidst existential doubt and confusion. Come search for truths that will lend dignity and holiness to your life. $20 JCC members, $24 non-members per session The Jewish Women s Connection is made possible in part by the Ruth Warshauer Women s Agenda Fund The Jewish Connection to Israel with Rabbi Eugene Korn Wednesday, 4/28, 8 pm Free and Open to the Community Why is it so difficult for the world to understand Israel? Is Israel a religious or secular state, a modern or ancient country? Rabbi Dr. Eugene Korn, author of the best selling book, The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land, will discuss why religious and secular Jews are passionately connected to Israel and why the Jewish State is important for Jews, for Christians and for the free world. He will be available to sign copies of his book. Co-sponsored by the JCC Judaic & Israel Connections Departments, and the Israel Programs Center of the UJANNJ. Hazon CSA at the JCC (Community Sponsored Agriculture) Hazon CSA is back at the JCC for the 2010 season. Call Rabbi Steve Golden, for information about purchasing shares of locally grown produce, acquiring new healthy recipes, and learning how healthy eating is an important part of Jewish life! To learn more about Hazon CSA and to download an application please visit: To learn more about Hazon and CSAs please visit: For more information on Judaic Progamming call Rabbi Steve Golden at To register call Lynn Werner at Summer Soul-Searching: 5 Rabbis, 5 Psalms Tuesdays, 7/6-8/10, 8 pm, Free and Open the Community The Psalms express our deepest emotions, from great elation to ultimate despair. They can lift us up in joy, or validate our sadness. They are a key part of our liturgy, and our Shabbat and holiday celebrations. It is the book we turn to when suffering illness, and for comfort when we grieve. In this series, explore the themes of five different psalms as they relate to our own emotional and spiritual lives. Learn with rabbis of different denominations who serve our community. July 6: Psalm 2 with Rabbi Steve Golden Rabbi Steve Golden, director of the JCC s Judaic Department, was among the first four graduates to receive semikhah (rabbinic ordination) from the Institute of Traditional Judaism in Teaneck. He is a member of an interfaith faculty team at FDU that coteaches undergraduate classes on religion with a Catholic priest and an Islamic sheikh. Rabbi Golden has taught Jewish day school and adult education in addition to serving in the pulpit. July 13: Psalm 15 with Rabbi Lawrence Zierler Rabbi Zierler has been the Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Teaneck since 2006, before which he was a Mandel Jerusalem Fellow living in Israel with his family from He received semikhah from Yeshiva University s RIETS in 1985, and has an MA in Clinical Counseling from John Carroll University, and an MA in Bioethics from Case Western Reserve University From , he served as the Associate Executive Director at the JCC of Cleveland. Rabbi Zierler is a Senior Rabbinic Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, and holds graduate degrees in both Clinical Counseling and Bioethics. July 27: Psalm 104 with Rabbi Debra Hachen Rabbi Hachen was ordained in 1980 from Hebrew Union College in New York. She served a congregation in Massachusetts until 2004 when she moved to New Jersey to serve as rabbi at Temple Beth El of Northern Valley in Closter. Her areas of special interest in the rabbinate include liturgy, ritual, creative midrash, Israel, and meditation. She is active in the Reform movement, having served on numerous committees of the CCAR and the URJ. August 3: Psalm 31, 130 & 131 with Rabbi Lori Forman-Jacobi Rabbi Forman-Jacobi has been the Senior Vice Principal, Curriculum and Administration at The Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies for the past six and a half years. Prior to joining the administrative staff of BCHSJS, she served as the Director of the Jewish Resource Center of UJA-Federation of New York for the previous eight years. She holds a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. in Hebrew Literature and rabbinic ordination from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Rabbi Forman-Jacobi is the co-author of Sacred Intentions: Daily Inspiration to Strengthen the Spirit and Restful Reflections: Nighttime Inspiration to Calm the Soul. August 10: Psalm 46 with Rabbi Amy Bolton Rabbi Bolton is the Director of The Living Room A Health, Wellness and Healing Center at Jewish Family Service of Bergen County. Programs include bereavement support, a JACS group for Jews in recovery, programs for seniors, support for Holocaust survivors and their families, and Jewish healing programs. Rabbi Bolton has also served as a hospice chaplain, and taught a variety of adult education courses. She currently serves on the Chaplaincy Committee of UJA-Federation of Northern New Jersey. Co-sponsored with The Living Room: A Health, Wellness and Healing Center at Jewish Family Service of Bergen County. HOLD THE DATE! Benefit Concert for the Jews of Putti, Uganda with Andy Cohen, Naqshon s Leap, Mike Cohen & others Sunday, 8/29 Please plan to join us for an exciting evening of music to celebrate the Jews of Putti, Uganda. For more information call Rabbi Steve Golden at For information about the Jews of Putti, please go to

6 6 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES May & June 2010 Iyar Sivan Tammuz 5770 g a, zun, iuhx rhht GUTTENBERG CENTER FOR SPECIAL SERVICES SENIOR SERVICES Jewish Learning is For Everyone! Holiday Celebrations with Matan Shabbat: Friday, June 4, 5-7 pm This meaningful and fun-filled program will introduce children to Jewish language, culture, traditions and community. Activities include: storytelling, art, music, cooking and creative movement that will be used as tools for learning. MATAN is an organization that creates and implements new educational models making it possible for children with special needs to have access to Jewish education. For information and to register contact Shelley Levy at $ 18 per family with Jimmy Margulies Thursday, 5/6, The Process of Drawing a Daily Cartoon Jimmy Margulies, the editorial cartoonist for The Bergen Record is coming to the JCC! Jimmy Margulies joined The Record in 1990 after working for the Houston Post for six years. He was recently featured on a CNN American Morning segment highlighting President Obama in political cartoons. Look for new cartoons every Sunday through Friday in The Bergen Record. Don t miss out on this insightful program. For more information contact Lisa Robins at Comedy Fun with Freddie Roman Borscht belt, stand-up comedian and king of the one-liners! Wednesday, 5/12, Back in 1991, Freddie Roman s Catskills on Broadway opened to rave reviews and sold out crowds. The show was a celebration of old school stand-up comedy performed by the men and women who had graced the seminal stages of the Catskill Mountains, the Jewish vacation enclave affectionately known as the Borscht Belt. Today, Roman is the longtime dean of the Friars Club and a favorite toastmaster at the fraternity s celebrity roasts, but he will forever be remembered by generations of Jewish New Yorkers as the jokester who made his debut in the mountains more than half a century ago. For more information, contact Lisa Robins at $12 JCC members, $18 non-members Family Life Programs COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER FOR PEOPLE 40+ ALS Support Group Toby Tider, MS Thursdays, 5/13 & 6/17, 4-5:30 pm, Free and open to the community MDA/ALS support groups offer practical information and emotional support to help people cope with the stress and strain of living with ALS. Sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Jersey. Parent-To-Parent Sunday, 5/2, 11 am-12 pm, Free Support group for parents of Sunday FunDay, Your Personal Best, Transitions On Our Own and Lovin to Live participants. This is a free, monthly program. Parents will be able to network with each other and get advice and information from experts in the field. Special Services Dance Sundays, 5/23 & 6/13, 7-9:30 pm Come join teens and young adults with special needs and dance to the sounds of a live DJ! Refreshments are served. Call Shelley Levy, ext. 1489, for information. $8 JCC members, $10 nonmembers, $6 chaperone This program has been made possible, in part, by the Chuck Guttenberg Center for the Physically Challenged Endowment Fund Super Soccer Stars Teens with special needs ages Thursdays, 3:40-4:30 pm This unique program created exclusively for children with developmental disabilities, accommodates children with ADD, Autism, Down s Syndrome, and other forms of PDD/NOS. With a maximum of two children per coach, the program helps children learn skills such as structure and task completion through entertaining and engaging soccer activities. Staff/Volunteer Opportunities Please call Shelley Levy, ext to discuss various opportunities and set up an interview. SAVE THE DATE! Special Games Special People Annual Field Day Sunday, September 19, :30-2:30 pm For information call Teresa Stahl at For more information on the Guttenber Center for Special Services Progamming Please call Shelley Levy at % OFF If you register by June 22 Open House Tuesday, Date 6/22, 1:30-3:30 pm Enjoy a free class on Most Interesting Websites One lucky participant will win a free computer course of choice! Join our friendly, low-pressure environment, where students can learn to use computers running under the Windows operating system. Personal attention from our knowledgable instructors and coaches is stressed. Students should own their own computer. SeniorNet membership required: $40 for 1 year, $30 to renew For a registration packet containing all fees and information & to register, call Leah Duerr, ext. 309 Students should bring flash drives for class use (available for $7) Scholarships made possible by the Bernstein-Slote Memorial for Senior Computer Literacy Endowment Fund. Program made possible in part by the support of the Lipper Family Foundation Fund for SeniorNet, Verizon, Microsoft and IBM. Computer Club at the JCC Guest Speakers Q&A sessions Software Demos Meetings: Fridays, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9 (no meeting in August), Yearly Dues: $15/$20 (First meeting is free) BEGINNER COURSES Computer Fundamentals with Mona Mozur 2 Mons & 2 Thurs, 7/8-7/19, -12:30 pm 2 Mons & 2 Thurs, 8/19-8/13, -12:30 pm Gain comfort with computers as you learn how to use the keyboard, mouse, Windows and the Internet. $31 JCC members, $46 non-members Computer Level 1 with Ray Kaplan/Murray Weiss 7 Mondays, 7/19-8/30, 1:30-3:30 pm 7 Wednesdays, 7/21-9/1, -12:30 pm Learn the basics using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works. Learn to create documents, use Clip Art, and navigate the Internet and . $67 JCC members, $97 non-members ADVANCED COURSES Computer Level 2 with George Vislocky 7 Tuesdays, 7/6-8/17, -12:30 pm Learn to manage files by creating folders and shortcuts. Get introduced to Clip Art, Word Art and graphics. $67 JCC members, $97 non-members Microsoft Word 2007 with George Vislocky 7 Wednesdays, 7/7-8/18, 1:30-3:30 pm Learn how to format, enhance, delete, edit, print and save documents. Master using fonts, columns, spell check, indents, bullets, numbering, margins, and more. $67 JCC members, $97 non-members I Did It- Where Is It? (File Management) with Dave Mozur 4 Thursdays, 7/22-8/12, -12:30 pm Learn how to create folders, manage files, attach files to an , and other shortcuts to greater efficiency. $46 JCC members, $67 non-members Excel II 2007 with Bob Haines 4 Mondays, 7/26-8/16, -12:30 pm Learn to calculate monthly and yearly income and expenses, gain and loss in a stock portfolio and more. $46 JCC members, $67 non-members SPECIALTY COURSES Cruising The Internet with Murray Weiss 6 Fridays, 7/16-8/20, -12:30 pm Learn the intricacies of including attachments, hyperlinks, address book, spell check and more. Learn to navigate the web using search engines, bulletin boards and chat rooms. $57 JCC members, $82 non-members Digital Photo Wonders with Dave Mozur 8 Tuesdays, 7/6-8/24, 1:30-3:30 pm Learn to crop, color correct, resize, remove scratches, straighten and arrange image components. $92 JCC members, $123 non-members How to Make the Computer Help you in Everyday Life with Bob Haines Fridays, 7/23-7/30, 1:30-3:30 pm Learn to utilize the power of Google to make life easy. $20 JCC members, $24 non-members Practice Time and Manuals Thursdays, 7/8-8/26, 1:30-3:30 pm, Free with course Coaches will be on hand to assist you.

7 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES 7 SENIOR SERVICES Jewish Views with Rabbi Gary Katz Wednesday, 5/5, Thursday, 5/27 Monday, 6/7, Monday, 6/21 Wednesday, 7/7, Wednesday, 7/21 Thursday, 8/5, Monday, 8/16-12:15 pm, Sr. Adult Lounge Rabbi Gary Katz studied and was ordained in Israel and over the course of his career, has worked in Jewish education at Jewish Day Schools and Synagogues with children and adults. Jewish Views on Issues Facing Seniors: Utilize both texts and personal experiences as we analyze this meaningful phase of life. Ethics of our Fathers Discuss and debate various ethical situations. You Be The Judge In each class you will be presented with real life judicial cases. You will be the judge and decide the outcome. Jewish Holiday SOS Make your holiday experiences more meaningful. For more information call Lisa Robins, Free/$5 Celebrate July 4th! Thursday, 7/1, -12:15 pm, Free Carlos will be here! Celebrate our independence and have a great time. Get into the spirit, wear red, white & blue and dance the day away with your friends! Call Helene at Summer Camp July 12, 14 & 15 Don t miss out on the summer fun with your friends! Enjoy day trips to local points of interest and get into the camp spirit. Fee includes camp t-shirts, snacks, lunches and supplies. Call Helene at $14 members only Laughter Yoga With Sheryl Sarnack Monday, 5/10, Laughter Yoga is based on the simple, yet profound idea that anyone can laugh at any time for no reason at all. It is a body-mind approach that does not rely on jokes, humor or comedy. It initiates laughter as a form of group exercise and as the session progresses the laughter becomes contagious and real. It incorporates gentle stretching, repetitive clapping and chanting with breathing and laughter. It is a physically oriented technique that uses a powerful blend of playful, empowering and stress reducing laughter and breathing exercises. Sheryl Sarnak, a Life and Laughter Coach, has a MA degree in Counselor Education from NYU and a Certification in Life and Career Coaching from the Life Purpose Institute. Life is precious and short! Call Lisa Robins Making Trouble: 3 Generations of Funny Jewish Women Wednesday, 6/2, 10:45 am-12:15 pm Making Trouble is really about American Jewish women who have used comedy to express themselves and develop their identities while making a living and entertaining others. It is about women who defied stereotypes, took big risks and paved the way for today s female entertainers, Jewish and other wise. Jewish history is richer and the world a more enjoyable place because of their contributions. Call Lisa Robins Free/$5 non-members Ratner-Seiden Senior Adult Center for the Arts Small group instruction in jewelry making will be offered. A professional instructor will lead the class in planned projects, while allowing individual students to create their own works of art. For more information, contact Lisa Robins at Autobiography/Short Story Fictional Writing with Edith Sobel, Writing Instructor & Editor 6 Wednesdays, 5/26-6/30, 1-3 pm Give creative expression to your nostalgia. An autobiographical memoir can be a lasting legacy for future generations. Special focus will be given to the expression of self in a short story format. Prior writing experience is not necessary. Class size limited. $89 JCC members, $105 non-members Jewelry Making Workshop with Emily Watson, Jewelry Designer 4 Tuesdays, 7/6-7/27, 12:45-2:45 pm Come learn basic jewelry making techniques including basic bead design tips, use of Stretch Magic, memory wire, stringing, crimping as well as simple wrap loops. Projects shall include bracelets, necklaces, earrings and eyeglass holders. Emily Watson, Jewelry Designer and Owner of Belle et les Bijoux (Beauty and the Beads) has been designing and selling unique handcrafted jewelry through local crafts shows, shops and private house parties since In 2006 she was awarded a Blue Ribbon at the Bergen Museum of Arts Festival. $45 JCC members, $55 non-members $25 supplies fee due directly to the instructor at the first session. REAP Program This group meets on Tuesdays at 10:30am after a brown-bag lunch and gathers for spin-off programs including bridge, current events, short stories and a book club. For information call Lisa at See calendar page 17 for schedule of listings. RAP Program This group meets on Thursdays at 10:30am after a brown-bag lunch and gathers for spin-off programs including bridge and other social games. For information call Lisa at See calendar page 17 for schedule of listings. Kaplen Adult Reach Center Caregiver Support Groups 2nd Wednesday of the month: 5/12, 6/9, 7/14 & 8/11, 7:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month: 5/27, 6/24, 7/22 & 8/26, 11 am Free and Open to the Community Monthly caregiver support groups offer information, support and referrals. The lending resource library on our premises has literature specifically addressing the needs of caregivers. For more information, please contact Vivian Green Korner Kaplen Adult Reach Center This Adult Day Care provides social, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to frail elderly people suffering from Alzheimer s disease and other related forms of dementia. It also attends to the needs of the family caregiver(s) by providing support, guidance and respite. Program meets Monday through Thursday from 9-2. Transportation is available as well as financial assistance for those in need. The program is a Medicaid provider. Call Vivian Green Korner at Annual Caregivers Luncheon Thursday, 6/10, 12-1:30 pm, EBT lobby The Sub committee of the Kaplen Adult Reach Center will be hosting a luncheon to honor caregivers. Call Vivian Green-Korner, A Musical Journey with Libby Richman Monday, 7/19, -12:15 pm, Free Take a magical musical journey and learn about the invention of the saxophone in You ll visit the origins of jazz, with a musical trip to New Orleans. Join us as we sing the blues, listen to Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. You ll visit the Swing Era and your Glenn Miller favorites. You will even hear from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and make a stop in Motown. Libby has shared the stage with jazz luminaries Lou Donaldson, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Cameron Brown, Valery Ponarmarev, Virginia Mayhew, Eddie Bert, and drummer Sylvia Cuenca. Originally from Indiana, Libby got her BA from the University of Massachusetts, and has studied with jazz pianist Sal Mosca, and alto saxophonist David Alan Gross. Call Lisa Robins Lullaby of Broadway with David Aaron Wednesday, 7/28, -2:15 pm, Free Bandleader David Aaron will discuss the story and feature songs from Oklahoma. Sing along and have a great time! Call Lisa Robins Frank & Liza with Francine Evans & Joel Zelnik Thursday, 7/29, -12:15 pm, Free All the excitement of Liza Minnelli and the legendary musical stylings of Frank Sinatra come together in this celebration of the greatest city in the world. Call Lisa Robins Opera Singers with Warren Boroson Monday, 8/2, -12:15 pm, Free Warren Boroson teaches courses on famous opera singers of the past at colleges and community centers in the area. His favorite opera singers are Jussi Bjoerling, Victoria de los Angeles, Elisabeth Rethberg, Cesare Siepi and his favorite little-recognized singer is Richard Crooks. Enjoy this wonderful program and share your love of Opera. Warren is also an author & award-winning journalist and writes both financial and film columns for New Jersey Newsroom. He has written more than 20 books, including Keys to Investing in Mutual Funds and How to Buy a House for Nothing (or Little) Down. His most recent books are How to Pick Stocks Like Warren Buffett and The Reverse Mortgage Advantage. Ben Nelson Presents HOLLYWOOD GOES TO WASHINGTON: MOVIES AND POLITICS Thursday, 6/10 & 6/24, -12:15 pm Prof. Ben Nelson will discuss Hollywood s treatment of the political scene, from the Depression Era, through WWII and the McCarthy period, into the turbulent 60 s and 70 s to the present time. Films examined will include Mr.Smith Goes to Washington, Mission to Moscow, All the King's Men, Born Yesterday, The Manchurian Candidate, The Candidate, and Primary Colors among others. This is a fascinating and entertaining look at an inherently American phenomenon. Films will not be shown at the lectures, so you might want to view them ahead of time. Call Lisa Robins Free/$5 non-members Co-sponsored with the Adult Department

8 8 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES May & June 2010 Iyar Sivan Tammuz 5770 g a, zun, iuhx rhht THURNAUER SCHOOL OF MUSIC The 20th Annual Gift of Music Scholarship Gala Benefit Concert Featuring David Finckel & Wu Han cello & piano duo Honoring Joan and Alan Handler Monday, May 24, 7:30 pm Taub Auditorium When a pair of genuine artists explodes on the stage, exuding not only glamour and theatrical flair, but also superb musical insight, the audience s thrill is two-fold. -Chicago Sun-Times Call Thurnauer School of Music, for information or go to Music Discover Partnership Spring Concert of the JCC Thurnauer School of Music and Englewood Public School District Sunday, May 3, 5 pm Grieco School, Englewood For more information, please call the Thurnauer School of Music at or visit Admission: $5 family, $3 single Faculty Spring Concert Sunday, May 16, 3 pm, Eric Brown Theater Join us for an afternoon of fantastic musical collaborations. For more information, please call the Thurnauer School of Music at or visit Free Admission; suggested donation $10 This series is supported in part by the Richard H. Holzer Memorial Foundation and the Michael and Dede Levitt Faculty Enhancement Fund. PERFORMING ARTS JCC Original Musical Superhero at bergenpac Palistage Youth Theater s Traveling Professionals Yuval Talby Sunday, May 2, 4 pm Our hero, Andy Meyers, a smart 10-year old boy, small for his age, is determined to impress all the kids at school. His older brother Jake comes up with a plan. A little traveling circus has just arrived in town, featuring a competition for local gymnasts to perform under the Big Top. The family wants Andy to show off what a great gymnast he is and he s the best. Many surprises later Andy saves a runaway Circus Lion. The title role is played by Yuval Talby from Tenafly, who has been featured in numerous shows in New York City. Kyra Siegel, the understudy to Abigail Breslin in The Miracle Worker on Broadway, plays Andy s twin sister, Allie. Emmett Rahn-Oakes from NYC Kyra Siegel who starred in High Button Shoes at the Goodspeed Opera House, plays the Circus Ringmaster. The cast also includes, Xander Trop (Tenafly), Gillian Koch (Demarest) and Scarlett Diaz (Cresskill), who have been featured off-broadway and in TV commercials. The delightful score is composed by Glenn Gordon, from Forbidden Broadway. Lyrics are by Amelia DeMayo and book by Deborah Roberts. BergenPAC tickets are $8-$20. This exciting venue is at 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ. For tickets and information call Inbal, Best Films of All Time Film/Discussion Series with Harold Chapler 7:30 pm May 3: The Front Martin Ritt s highly entertaining view of Hollywood in the 1960 s when its finest talents fell under the shadow of the House Un- American Activities Committee. Stars Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Michael Murphy and Woody Allen in a plot full of clever twists and surprises. May 17: Notorious Alfred Hitchcock s classic love-triangle, suspense story starring Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant and Claude Rains. The brilliant screen play was written by Ben Hecht. Mr. Chapler provides pertinent background information and meets with the audience for an optional discussion afterwards. $3 JCC members, $5 general admission. Call Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra, Camerata and Philharmonia Spring Concert Wednesday, June 9, 7 pm, Taub Auditorium For more information, please call the Thurnauer School of Music at or visit SHIRAH Community Chorus on the Palisades Annual Spring Concert Matthew Lazar, Founding Director and Conductor Sunday, June 13, 7 pm Songs in English, Yiddish, Hebrew and Ladino For more information, please call the Thurnauer School of Music at or visit $18 General Admission, $15 JCC Members Made possible in part by funders Bernie & Ruth Weinflash and their Shirah Fund in Tribute to Matthew Lazar, the Ethel & Irving Plutzer Fund for the Shirah Choir, and the Rhoda Toonkel Fund for the Shirah Choir. The Sandra O. Gold Founder s Day Concert Thursday, June 17, 7 pm, Taub Auditorium An annual sell-out event featuring our incomparable student ensembles! Donations gratefully accepted. For more information, please call the Thurnauer School of Music at or visit Free Admission; suggested donation $10 Supported in part by the Sandra O. Gold Music School Founder s Endowment Fund established by Russ and Angelica Berrie. Music School programs are made possible, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Richard H. Holzer Memorial Foundation, the Lillian P. Schenck Fund, the Community Chest (serving Englewood, Tenafly and Englewood Cliffs), the ACMP Foundation, the Puffin Foundation, the Morris and Rose Danzig Charitable Trust, the Kyriakos Tsakopoulos Fund of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation and numerous individual endowments and donors.

9 FUNtastic Summer Camps 2010 Neil Klatskin Day Camp 2010 For ages 3-11 June 28-August 20 Camp Families who REFER A NEW CAMPER to NKDC get $360 OFF 2010 CAMP TUITION* *Non-camp member families who refer a new camper will get $180 in JCC cash. REFERRED Families who REGISTER NEW CAMPER* in NKDC get $360 OFF 2010 CAMP TUITION FOR EACH CAMPER 4 weeks of day trips to amusement parks, water parks, NYC and beaches, alternating with days of inspirational community service. five-day extended trip, July 25-29, to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, exploring the park while participating in meaningful community service. Fee: $3400 for JCC members/$3850 for Non-members +1 have fun and give back For teens entering 7th to 10th grades June 28 to July 30, 2010 fabulous weeks filled with fun and community service 5 *Be a part of Project Open Hearts Open Homes and host a teen from Israel who will join our children on Teen Adventures for the summer! Please call for more information! For information call Sara Lewis slewis@jccotp.org HAVE THE BEST WEEK EVER! PLUS register now and be entered into a drawing to win up to $500 off 2010 Camp Tuition. The Pearl Seiden Summer Program for Children with Cancer and other blood disorders Call or nkdc@jccotp.org Visit our website at *Campers must sign up for NKDC for 2010 summer camp. Certain restrictions apply. JCC membership is required for camp enrollment. JCC membership is not required for special needs camps. STAFF ORIENTATION: Sunday, August 22, 11 am - 2 pm CAMP WEEK: Monday, August 23 - Friday, August 27 FAMILY PICNIC: Sunday, August 29 For more information on volunteer opportunities and to receive an application, please contact Lisa Robins, Director, at Camp Dream Street Dream Street Foundation Children s Hospital Bof New York Presbyterian

10 Early Childhood Camps Can t Wait for Summer Mini-Camp Monday-Friday, June 14-18, 9 am-2 pm Extended care available until 4 or 6 pm daily, 4 pm on Fridays. (3-5 years as of 10/15/10) Priority given to JCC students. Join us for a fabulous transition into summer, before other day camp options begin. Our mini-camps for pre-school campers feature sports of all kinds, arts and crafts, swim and water play, live entertainment, outdoor activities, snacks and more. Pre-registration required with a minimum of 10 children to run the programs. Bring a Kosher nut-free lunch. Call Shuli at for more information. Ready 2 Go A Separation/Adjustment Summer Program For 2 Year Old Children June 21-August 13 9:15- This eight-week separation preparation program provides an ideal setting for young children to have a nursery school experience during the summer while easing into the first transition from home to school. A parent or caregiver stays with each child until the separation process is complete. Our specialized summer class placement assures that children are in the same class with staff members and children who will be in their classroom for the school year. Our experienced, professional staff will encourage your child s social skills, nurture their creative expression and help them facilitate a successful separation so they can transition to school with greater comfort and ease. Program includes daily indoor and outdoor play, water activities, story time, singing, and a scheduled visit from a petting zoo. It also offers a time for children to explore the classroom environment in small groups, outdoor time in our state-of-theart playground and water play, providing important sensory activity. Music is offered once a week with a professional music teacher, and Shabbat celebrations allow the children to learn the blessings and celebrate with Shabbat songs. Call Lisa Isadore at Group Aleph: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: $1,155 (24-35 Months as of 10/15/10) Group Bet: Tuesday & Thursday: $855 (24-35 Months as of 10/15/10) Group Gimmel: Monday-Friday: $1,990 (Must be 24 months by 4/15/10) vocal music photography rock/pop band jazz/world ensemble creative writing computer animation culinary arts special events include dance filmmaking costume design day of caring & sharing visual arts musical theater acting/ improv parties a 5-day creative arts experience for jewish teens entering grades 8-12 august 8-13, baltimore, md register by 4/15/10, call sara lewis at Performing Arts Drama Camps Center Stage Musical Theater Camp: Arabian Nights Featuring Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor and Ali Baba, mysterious and exciting tales told by the lovely Scheherazade to please the fierce King Schariar of Persia Monday-Friday, June 25-July 25, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Entering Grades 4-8 Session 1: June 25-July 9 (Show: Sunday, July 11, 6 pm) Session 2: July (Show: Sunday, July 25, 6 pm) Orientation/placement day: Sunday, June 20 (Grades 4-5 must be JCC members. Grades 6-8 may be members or non-members) This is an excellent opportunity for all students, beginners through advanced, to experience the pleasures of performing at a very high level. Each two-week session includes professional workshops in acting, improvisation, movement and singing, as well as a complete Broadway style musical. Full sets, costumes, challenging dialogue for actors, big musical numbers, solos and an end-of-day swim. Students attend Strasberg show. Call Inbal Israeli, BergenPAC-JCC Performing Arts Musical Theater Workshop Monday-Friday, July 12-August 1, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Ages 9-17 An exciting three-week summer musical theater program for intermediate-advanced students culminates in 3 performances. Includes professional skill development in singing, movement and acting/ improv at bergenpac with directors and instructors from New York City and Performing Arts at the JCC. This workshop may include new musical scenes from top writers in addition to scenes and numbers from exciting musicals not often performed. Students are bussed to the JCC at 3:20 pm to swim in the outdoor pool. Students attend Strasberg show. Performances at bergenpac s Cabaret Space and the JCC s Eric Brown Theater. Interview/Audition required. Call Inbal Israeli at for information/application. Two-Week Summer Dance Intensive Monday-Thursday, August 16-26, -3 pm, Ages 6-16 Learn the moves that make dancers so beautiful on stage, screen, film, TV and Broadway (High School Musical 3, Happiness, 13, and Shrek the Musical). Learn basic technique that explores all the latest crazes and new dance forms. Improve the skills you love in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, beginner acrobatics, ballroom, and Latin dance. All instructors are experienced choreographers and teachers in major New York City dance schools, whose students are currently performing on Broadway, Lincoln Center, and National Tours. Videos, movie time and snack-time included (bring your lunch). Call Allyson Carolan at for more information JCC Maccabi Games August 1-6 Richmond, VA August 8-13 Baltimore, MD Jewish Teens Ages Boys Basketball Boys Baseball Boys/Girls Tennis Boys/Girls Soccer Boys/Girls Swim Boys/Girls Dance Table Tennis Golf Track & Field

11 Thurnauer School of Music Camps Thurnauer Chamber Music Camp Monday-Friday, June 28-July 9, 9:15 am-3 pm Zoran Jakovcic, Director For musicians age 6-18 Chamber Music Camp brings together talented young musicians and an acclaimed faculty of artists and educators to experience the joys of ensemble playing in an atmosphere of success and enjoyment. The camp accepts a select group of string players and pianists on auditions, interviews and recommendations. Students are divided into ensembles according to age and skill level. Call for more information or thurnauer@jccotp.org. JCC Jazz Camp Monday-Friday, August 2-13, 11 am-5 pm (1 & 2 week sessions available) Vinnie Sperrazza, Director For beginning, intermediate and experienced students ages 12 and up This is an intensive and exciting program for students interested in exploring jazz and improvisation. Students work with a faculty of distinguished professional musicians. Daily schedule includes creativity workshops, ensemble rehearsals, a mid-day performance forum and master classes. Students also attend classes in theory, improvisation, listening and history. There are two student performances during the camp. Call for more information or thurnauer@jccotp.org. FluteStars Camp Monday-Friday, August 23-27, 8 am-3:30 pm Noelle Perrin, Director For intermediate & advanced flutists ages 6 and up Daily schedule includes masterclass-style lessons, private practice time, small and large ensemble rehearsals. Emphasis will be on development of good tone and refined technique. Rehearsal schedule is mixed with plenty of free time for socializing and recreation. This exciting week culminates with a final concert in which flutists will perform solos, duets, trios, and large ensemble music. Tuition includes lunches, snacks, daily swim, and camp t-shirt. Free consultations available from Ms. Perrin, who can be contacted through the music school at or flutestars@aol.com. Health and Recreation Camps JCC Sports Camps Marty Perlman Sports School Monday-Friday, Agust & August 30-September 3 Boys & Girls Ages 3-5: 9 am-12/2/4 pm Boys & Girls Ages K-8: 9 am-3 pm Basketball Camp Boys & Girls Grades 3-9 Monday-Friday, August 30-September 3, 9 am-3 pm Designed to offer personalized attention and instruction in fundamental sports skills and player development. Instruction is offered for players of all levels so that each child has the opportunity to learn, practice and compete with others at similar skill levels. Great opportunity for children to build self esteem through sports in a relaxed and fun environment! For more information, call Oumar, The Michelle Weiss Children s Tennis Camp Grades K-3, Monday-Friday, July 5-9 & July 12-16, 9:30 am-3 pm Grades 4-6, Monday-Friday, July & August 26-30, 9:30 am-3 pm Fulfill the aspirations of your budding tennis stars with a program designed to teach and strengthen tennis skills. Enhance your child s understanding of the game and build confidence through interactive games and drills. Lunch and swimming options are available. Register for one week or full session. For more information, call Oumar, JCC Super Soccer Stars Camp Ages 7-12, Monday-Friday, June 21-25, 9 am-3 pm Have fun with Super Stars in a program designed to teach and strengthen soccer skills. Enhance your child's understanding of the game and build confidence through interactive games and drills. For more information, call Oumar, Camp Haverim Ages 3-21, Thursday, August 12-Wednesday, August 25, 9 am-2:30 pm A two-week camp designed for children and teens with special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Communication and Learning Differences, Moderate Neurological and Cognitive Delays, or Developmental Disabilities. Camp Haverim provides social skills training, swimming, sports and adaptive physical education, music, art, dance and yoga in addition to academic enrichment. Certified/experienced head teachers, assistants and volunteers provide a one-toone camper/staff ratio. Space is limited. Group sizes are between 4-8 campers. Priority is given to returning campers, participants in Special Services programs and JCC members. Intake interview is required for all perspective campers. JCC membership is not required for Camp Haverim. Camp Haverim accepts payment from approved DDD Social Service Agency providers as well as full payment from sending school districts. Limited scholarships & financial aid available on an as needed basis. Contact Shelley Levy at or Colleen Lofaro, Camp Haverim Coordinator at Tuition Rates are $1050/1325 Sponsored in part through the Hana and Stanley Goldberg, MD, Endowment Fund for Camp Haverim, the Ronald L. and Meryl Gallatin Camp Haverim Scholarship Endowment Fund and the MindWorks Charitable Family Trust. Special Needs Camps On Our Own Summer Vacation & Work Experience All in One! Ages 15-30, Monday-Friday, June 28-August 6, 9:30 am-3:30 pm On Our Own includes vocational training within the JCC and at community based organizations, academic enrichment, swimming, yoga, art, music, dance, cooking, computers, social skills training, weekly trips into the community and more! Intake interview required. JCC membership is not required for this program. Door-to-door transportation is available within a 15-mile radius in Bergen County only. On Our Own accepts payment from approved DDD Service Agency Providers and referring school districts. Scholarships and financial aid are available on an as needed basis. Call Shelley Levy at Tuition Rates are $4250/5000 Tikvah Part of the Neil Klatskin Day Camp Ages 5-15, June 28-August 20, 9 am-4 pm A diverse full-day program including academic remediation, adaptive physical education, arts & crafts, drama, instructional and recreational swim, Judaic programming, music, theme days, extended nights, playground time, Oneg Shabbat and more.

12 12 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES May & June 2010 Iyar Sivan Tammuz 5770 g a, zun, iuhx rhht Lavish Lunches Features Bethany Frankel, creator of the Skinnygirl Margarita Lavish Lunches, the a not-to-be-missed annual culinary adventure, raised more than $45,000 to support essential services for senior adults in our community. The adventure began at the home of Elvira & James Grau, in Cresskill, NJ, where more than 150 participants enjoyed a breakfast that featured natural food chef Bethenny Frankel, creator of the widely popular Skinnygirl Margarita, and New York Times best selling author of Naturally Thin and The SkinnyGirl Dish. Bethenny shared some of her healthy cooking tips, which has made her famous as a culinary celebrity, and also discussed her role on Bravo s hit series The Real Housewives of New York City. It was only two years ago that Ginny Shulman attended Lavish Lunches for the first time and learned about our senior adult programs. At this years breakfast Ginny shared her personal experiences and expressed how grateful she was to see so many people supporting such valuable programs for seniors in our community. Both Ginny s mother and mother-in-law attend the Program at the JCC. Having my mom and mother-in-law attending this program together is wonderful, said Ginny Shulman. It gets them out of the house and has greatly improved their quality of life. My husband and I are very happy for this and it is also very comforting to know that down the road, the senior programs at the JCC are waiting to enrich the lives of so many others. Lavish Lunches continued as participants attended an appetizing selection of lunches, served in private homes, where hosts and hostesses provided a distinct and memorable dining experience. We thank those who graciously offered to host including: Tara Abramson, Orly Chen, Pam Dersovitz, Alissa Epstein & Alana Hurewitz, Merle Fish & Linda Parnes, Liz Flack & Jen Graf, Lauren Forman & Tina Schweid, Sheree Linker, Anita Miller, Elle Rubach, Meri Selver & Tracy Reichel, Michele Sweetwood & Nancy Schondorf, Rehana Uehling & Cindy Wolfer, Elise Wool & Stacie Greenberg and Amy Zagin. Lindsay Epstein, Merle Fish, Dana Baumgarten, Jennifer Schiffman, Dana Runyon, Alyssa Alfano, Lavish Lunches co-chairs JCC President Robin Miller and Breakfast host Elvira Grau Rebecca Nazer, Linda Parnes, Melanie Parnes, Jennifer Parnes and Dorian Walther JCC President Robin Miller, Bethenny Frankel and JCC Executive Director Avi A. Lewinson The Computer Learning Center: Fun at Any Age The JCC Computer Center for Adults has been opening many exciting doors for its students. Some have found jobs that utilize their new computer knowledge, while others enjoy a stronger bond with their children and grandchildren by learning and internet skills, and still others, like Mary Mandel, came to the Computer Center to learn the skills she d need to design her own greeting cards or, most recently, to write her autobiography for her children and grandchildren. Mary Mandel Mary is a dedicated, 85-year-old perpetual student, who has been taking classes at the SeniorNet Computer Center for about 10 years, learning skills that have made her life easier and more enjoyable. She has recently been ill, and despite her chemotherapy and other fatiguing medical treatments, Mary attends two classes each week. My oncologist tells me to go out and have fun, so that s what I do, says Mary. And for me, fun is coming to the Center, where I get to socialize with some very special people, and learn valuable skills that occupy and interest me. Coming to the JCC for these classes does me a world of good and I m so grateful to have this Center available to me. Mary Mandel lives in Tenafly and has been a JCC member for many years. Before taking computer classes, she attended many programs, lectures, concerts and Seders, crediting the JCC for enriching her life. Everyone at the Center takes great pleasure in knowing that the JCC Computer Learning Center gives people like Mary the opportunity to attend classes that give them so much personal gratification, says Leah Duerr, Administrator for the Computer Learning Center. The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Computer Center for Adults teaches basic and advanced computer skills to people 50+ in a friendly, low-pressure environment, where each student has the use of a computer and access to experienced instructors and coaches, who provided hands-on, individualized attention. For more information about the Center, please call Leah Duerr, SeniorNet Administrator, at ext. 309 or visit Ethan Haberfield Makes His Broadway Debut Ethan Haberfield, a 10-year old attending the JCC School of Performing Arts, will be making his Broadway debut as Michael in Mary Poppins this spring. Ethan has been a student of the school since he was 7 years old, pursuing singing and acting with Amelia DeMayo and Deb Roberts with dedication and enthusiasm. His mother, Leora Haberfield, works in the JCC Membership Office and everyone at the JCC is proud of his success and his budding career as a talented young artist on the professional stage! We are building a vital new Center to inspire Jewish Journeys for generations to come We need YOU to finish the DONATE NOW to the JCC Capital Campaign Contact Sharon Kestenbaum, Development Director or skestenbaum@jccotp.org Pearl Seiden, Capital Campaign Chair Every gift counts!

13 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES 13 The Leonard & Syril Rubin Nursery School Nationally accredited, with state licensed, certified teachers Small teacher/child ratio Developmentally appropriate curriculum Swim with experienced aquatics staff Gym, music, cooking, nature, & art Israeli culture & Judaic celebrations Extended hours: 7:30-9:30am & 3:30-6pm F/T nurse, Staff CPR/First Aid Certified also, Accredited Kindergarten and Accredited Daycare Program and Parenting Center for Newborns-36 Months Felicia Glantz, MS, Director For information & a tour, please call EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Limited space in selected classes is still available Call Shuli, Parenting Center Provide toddlers with a variety of programs that will stimulate their interest and development, as well as serve the special needs of parents. Parents explore topics such as developmental stages and family life issues. Classes give children and parents the opportunity to make new friends. Non-members have a one time fee of $25 per family. This fee will be applied towards JCC membership should you decide to join the JCC. Please note that space is limited. Call Lisa Sternbach, Young Toddler Summer Fun Lisa Sternbach & Nancy Vandenbergh 5-12 months, 6 Thursdays, 7/8-8/12, 10:30-11:30 am, $135/$ months, 6 Tuesdays, 7/6-8/10, 10:45-11:45 am, $135/$165 Toddler Summer Fun Lisa Sternbach & Nancy Vandenbergh months, 6 Thursdays, 7/8-8/12, 9:15-10:15 am, $135/$ months, 6 Tuesdays, 7/6-8/10, 9:15-, $140/$170 Both options offer parents and children fun social interaction with each other. Children have the opportunity for free play, art, music, and other fun activities. Thursday, May 13, 5-6:45 pm Camp field (in the event of rain in gym) Spring Family Picnic Barbeque Dinner, Entertainment & Fun! Nursery school families only $10 per person (children uner 1 year free) Space is limited. First come, first serve. No refunds, no admission with out reservation. Co-Chairs: Alyssa Mogensen, Meredith Cohen, Elysa Todd & Noa Weil For further information call Tina Schweid, or tschwied@jccotp.org FINISH THE DAY AT THE J After School Program for Grades K-5 Fun, Sports, Activities All in One Fantastic Place Monday through Friday, After school-6:30 pm* Our after school program offers your child a kaleidoscope of creative, fun, stimulating and exciting activities in a welcoming atmosphere. It is supervised by the JCC s experienced staff, who are highly trained and responsive to your child s needs. Our goal is to enable your child to learn, develop, have fun, meet new friends and experience the thrill of accomplishment in a welcoming environment. The fun begins on the first day of school and will follow your child s school calendar (except when the JCC is closed due to Jewish holidays). Friday care is available on a limited basis during the fall and spring. You must be a JCC member to participate in the after school program. Bus transportation is available from most local schools to the JCC. Finish the Day at the "J" Registration Registration is for the semester or full year only. The cost depends on the number of days your child attends. The following prices are valid for the JCC Fall semester. 5 Days $2, payments of $ Days $2,198 5 payments of $ Days $1,648 5 payments of $ Days $1, payments of $ Day $ payments of $ We offer a variety of programs for children who turn two by January 31, 2011: partial week, full week, mornings, full day Nursery School, and full-time Day Care are available. Our programs feature specialized age-placement classes and help children begin the seperation process in our bright, cheerful classrooms. Weekly music, gym, and Judaic special events. Participation is determined by birhdate cut off but there is something for everyone. Call Lisa Isadore, for a tour and see what s new for your two! Day Care Program for Toddlers JCC Toddler Day Care classroom has a few openings for September, 2010 If your child will be 16 months by September 1, 2010, we invite you to see our program. NAEYC accredited; warm, caring staff with a low student to staff ratio; sunny, cheerful classrooms; large playground; special weekly events include music, gym and Shabbat; full-time nurse, and much more! Call Lisa Isadore, for more information and a tour. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Hildegard & Sidney Schonfeld Jewish Community College Scholarship Fund Scholarships are open to Jewish undergraduates who wish to attend a 4-year college or university full time in the United States and Israel. Open to all northern New Jersey residents, with special consideration given to students with special needs. Students must possess a demonstrated financial need and be in good academic standing. Grants are not renewable. However, all qualified students may apply each year. Apply now! Deadline May 14, 2010 Applications can be downloaded at (under children s and teens). An original and four copies should be mailed to the JCC: 411 East Clinton Avenue Tenafly, New Jersey Attention: Ronit Gorelik. For more information call Debra Turitz, LCSW at Terrific Two s! *Friday closing hours vary Siblings get a 5% discount for each full-paying child. Benefactor Discount: 25% For current enrollment fees, questions, or to register, call Michal Kleiman,

14 14 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES May & June 2010 Iyar Sivan Tammuz 5770 g a, zun, iuhx rhht HEALTH & WELLNESS Ten Pounds Why Bother? With Nate Lebowitz, MD, FACC & David Feldman, MD, FAAOS Meet the Challenge of Living with Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases with Lynn Zimmering, MA, Certified Coach 5 Wednesdays, June 2-30, 11 am-12 pm 5 Thursdays, June 3-July 1, 7 pm Learn about potential risk factors for carrying a few extra pounds Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 pm Free cholesterol, glucose & blood pressure screenings at 6:30 pm Offered as a complementary service from Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, our partners in health and wellness. Free & Open to the Community Learn about: Heart & Vascular risks Metabolic changes that compromise your ability to lose weight Circulatory and muscular problems Blood pressure changes Diabetes Stress on hips, knees, back and ligaments Dr. Nate Lebowitz, MD, FACC is a board certified cardiologist, who serves as associate chief of cardiology and director of nuclear cardiology at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. He specializes in preventive cardiology, cholesterol treatment, nutrition, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. Dr. David Feldman, MD, FAAOS is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon and Associate Medical Director for the Institute for Patient Blood Management & Bloodless Medicine and Surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. He specializes in joint replacement suregery. Please Call Linda Berkowtz at for more information. Discover Your Full Potential with a Certified Wellness Coach Dr. Nate Lebowitz Dr. David Feldman Lynn Zimmering Join us for five weekly coaching sessions that will change the way you feel about having diabetes or other chronic ailments. These confidential sessions, limited to small groups of six to 10 people, will give you the coping skills you need to maintain a lighthearted, positive approach to managing both the physical and psychological aspects of living with diabetes. Topics to be covered include: How to Control Any Chronic Disease for Maximum Health Benefits Adhering to Your Health Regime Defeating Denial & Gaining Emotional Acceptance Self-Esteem & how It Affects Your Blood Sugar Readings Conquering Guilt and Depression that accompany Chronic Disease Harnessing Your Fears One Step at a Time Participants can also decide as a group additional topics they would like to discuss, including how to create an achievable action plan and ways to monitor and maintain their commitment to it. As a past participant expressed: These workshops are not just about diabetes. They teach you how to live a more effective life, which, in turn, leads to better control of diabetes. Lynn s workshops are excellent. They bring people together to share experiences and offer very valuable information, as well as warm, non-judgmental support. Sandra, Westwood, NJ. Lynn Zimmering, a wellness advisor at the JCC, has a Master s Degree in Psychology and is a Certified Coach, trained by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. She works for Weight Watchers, coaching members to lose weight, eat better and live healthier lifestyles. She has also led workshops for diabetic patients at The Diabetes Center of Pascack Valley Hospital. She is the owner of Forward Vision Coaching and a member of the International Coach Federation and its New Jersey affiliate. Price for 5 session workshop: $100 JCC Members, $125 non-members Call Linda Berkowitz at for more information. Restorative Yoga Having trouble managing your health, your weight, your fitness and wellness goals? You are not alone and with the aid of a certified coach, you can discover ways to take charge of your life with confidence and results you never thought possible. Our 3 month wellness coaching program includes: A personal intake session to explore your particular concerns & goals (1 hour plus) 16 weekly 30-minute targeted coaching sessions conducted by phone or from the privacy of your home A personal outtake session to evaluate progress and set future goals Unlimited correspondence throughout coaching period with guaranteed 24-hour response Certified wellness coaches can make what seems impossible, possible. They listen closely to your needs and concerns, build a supportive personal alliance, and help you establish a realistic action plan so you can achieve many of your short and long term goals. Program fee: $595 JCC members For more information, contact Linda Berkowitz, Wellness Program Director, at With Arlene Minoyan, Certified Yoga Instructor 6 Tuesdays, April 20-May 25, 11:45 am-12:45 pm 6 Tuesdays, June 15-July 20, 11:45 am-12:45 pm 6 Thursdays, April 15-May 20, 7:30-8:30 pm 6 Thursdays, June 10-July 15, 7:30-8:30 pm Benefits include: Increased flexibility Reduced anxiety and stress Reduced blood pressure and cholesterol Relief from chronic pain A release in deeply held tensions Improved digestion Deeper, restful sleep Improved well-being Arlene Minoyan is a seasoned yoga instructor and a member of the International Yoga Association. She is an avid practitioner with experience in many form of yoga and possesses strong background in anatomy and physiology, meditation and relaxation. 6 Session Fee: $120 JCC members, $145 non-members (props provided in class) Call Linda Berkowitz,Wellness Director at

15 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES 15 ENDOWMENTS: A LOVING LEGACY Over the years, endowment funds have enabled the JCC to enhance our programs and services and respond to challenges within our community. We thank you for making a commitment to our agency and our future. Types of Endowments Endowment funds allow you to give in personal and creative ways. They can be named to: Honor the memory of a loved one Recognize a family member or friend on a special occasion Meet the goals of a family foundation Benefits They can be earmarked for an existing JCC service or program, allowing you to support a cause or interest that is important to you. They can be named for a loved one, allowing you to honor or remember someone meaningful in your life. They are gifts that keep on giving. Only a small amount of your fund s value is expended each year, so the fund lives on helping people in need and perpetuating the memory of the person you are honoring. Can be tailored in many ways to meet your philanthropic needs. Athletic Fund for Community Health Programs Shlanger to Chief and Mrs. Michael Bruno in honor of the birth of their grandson, Jack Paul Sullivan, with congratulations and best wishes From Robbie and Adam Fried to Elyse Anderson in memory of Sidney Hansford, with deepest sympathy Bernstein-Slote Memorial Fund for Senior Computer Literacy From Bob and Carol Slote Bernstein to Marianne Glauberg and sons in loving memory of Lewis Glauberg From Bob and Carol Slote Bernstein to Adina Gordon and family in memory of Irving (Yitz) Gordon From Bob and Carol Slote Bernstein to Naomi Eisner in honor of her special birthday, with best wishes From Naomi and Allan Sternberg to Muriel Fleischer in loving memory of her husband, Jerry Fleischer Moshe Bialer Memorial Fund for Catastrophic Illness From Gineen Weiss to Mirta and Jorge Quintana in honor of their son Jorge's marriage toterri Hirsch From Debbie Beeber and Jerry Nussbaum to the Krevitt family in loving memory of their cousin Phyllis Anita & Howard Blatt Family Fund for Nursery School Enhancement From Anita and Howard Blatt to Myrna Block in memory of her father, Benjamin Rosen, with deepest sympathy Nancy and Howard Brown Camp Kadima Scholarship Fund From Nancy and Howard Brown to Lisa and James Cohen in memory of their sister-in-law, Marla Cohen, with deepest sympathy Camp Dream Street - The Pearl Seiden Summer Program for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders To Pearl Seiden in honor of her son Benjamin's engagement, with congratulations and best wishes from the following: Robin and Alan Miller From Melanie and Barry Zingler and family to Lisa Beth Meisel in recognition of receiving the Esther Leah Ritz Next Generation Leadership Award at the JCCA Biennial From Melanie and Barry Zingler and family to Debbie Davis in recognition of receiving the Esther Leah Ritz Next Generation Leadership Award at the JCCA Biennial From Melanie and Barry Zingler and family to Michael Kollender in recognition of receiving the Esther Leah Ritz Next Generation Leadership Award at the JCCA Biennial From Michele and Gary Kronfeld to Dr. and Mrs. Robert Solomon in memory of Robert's father, David Solomon, with deepest sympathy From Randi and Michael Kollender to Amy and David Zagin in honor of Ali's Bat Mitzvah, with congratulations and best wishes From Ronnie and Edward A. Grossmann to Marcia Kirsh in memory of her mother, Joy Fabrikant, with deepest sympathy From Tina Guberman to Pearl Seiden with best wishes From Pearl Seiden and family to Dana and Michael Runyon in honor of their son Jordan's Bar Mitzvah Natalie and Adam Cohen Dramatic Arts Fund To Joan and Amir Cohen in memory of Joan's father, Seymour Fiance, with deepest sympathy from the following: Syril Rubin Pearl Seiden Jodi and Mark Epstein Eleanor and Ed Epstein Robin and Alan Miller Sharon and Neil Danzger The Guberman family Arleen and Chuck Wayte Ronnie and Edward A. Grossmann Stella and Alan Fass Lois Mendelson, Gineen Weiss, and the staff of the Therapeutic Nursery Sanford Cooperman Nursery School Scholarship Fund From the Style Trend Furniture Group to Nancy and Larry Epstein in memory of Nancy's father, Sanford Cooperman, with deepest sympathy Sharon and Neil Danzger Fund for Seniors From Amy Zagin to Sharon Danzger in Sharon's honor, with thanks Paul Davidson Scholarship Fund for Teen Study in Israel To Judi and Noam Nahary in memory of Judi's beloved father, Paul Davidson, with sincere condolences from the following: Pearl Seiden Syril Rubin Robin and Alan Miller Julie and Adom Ratner Stauber Benay and Steven Taub Sharon Potolsky Robbie and Adam Fried Levia Nahary Steven Mark How to Establish an Endowment Fund For a charitable, tax-deductible donation of $10,000 or more, you can establish a personal endowment fund at the JCC. We are continually evolving to meet the needs of our community and we pride ourselves on our ability to offer programs and services that enrich our members lives. The additional revenue generated by personal endowment funds, makes it possible to offer the new and dynamic programs. Please, consider establishing a personal endowment and help us address important needs in our community. To set up an endowment or to learn more about giving opportunities at the JCC, please contact Avi A. Lewinson, Executive Director, JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, New Jersey Call , ext or alewinson@jccotp.org Tribute Cards Donations can be made to individual endowment funds in honor of a special occasion such as a wedding or anniversary, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, the birth of a child, or in memory of loved ones. The JCC sends notification cards to recipients and publishes the tributes in our monthly newspaper, In The Center. The minimum donation for a tribute card is $18. TRIBUTES The Meisel family The Weinberg family Debbie and Gerry Davis Angela and James Lane Debbie and Gerry Davis Donna, Evan, Jillian, Jamie and Cory Weintraub Felicia Glantz Melanie, Barry, Stephanie, Brooke, and Jodi Zingler Stella and Alan Fass Lynn and Mike Werner Mirta and Jorge Quintana Carol Schulter Rochelle Schneider Sharon and Peter Kestenbaum Lois Mendelson, Gineen Weiss, and the staff of the Therapeutic Nursery Bernice & Donald Drapkin Day Care Scholarship Fund To Dana and Josh Baumgarten and family in memory of Dana's beloved brother Dustin, with deepest sympathy from the following: Pearl Seiden Elle and JoJo Rubach Felicia Glantz To Bernice and Donald Drapkin and family in memory of Bernice and Donald s beloved son Dustin, with deepest sympathy from the following: Daniel Rubin Eleanor and Edward Epstein Roberta and Marty Levitt Norman Eisenberg Memorial Fund for Performing Arts for Bikur Cholim From Carol Schulter to Melissa and Dennis Peters in honor of the birth of Daniella Peters, with congratulations From Carol Schulter to Mirta and Jorge Quintana in honor of their son Jorge's marriage to Terri Hirsch, with best wishes Eleanor & Edward Epstein Camp Tikvah Scholarship Fund for Handicapped Children To Robin and Steven Epstein in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Olivia, with best wishes from the following: Joyce Isaacson Syril Rubin Robin and Alan Miller To Eleanor and Edward Epstein in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Olivia, with best wishes from the following: Syril Rubin Robin and Alan Miller From Jodi and Mark Epstein to Max Federman wishing him a speedy recovery Who is honored? He who honors others.,uhrcv,t scfnv?scufn uvzht Ethics of the Fathers From Jodi and Mark Epstein to Myrna Block in memory of her father, Benjamin Rosen, with deepest sympathy From Jodi, Mark, and Erika Epstein to Myles Fields with best wishes for a speedy recovery From Jodi Epstein to Lois Greene in memory of Lois' beloved sister, Vurnell Neal, with deepest sympathy From Jodi and Mark Epstein to Marianne Glauberg in memory of her beloved husband, Lewis, with heartfelt sympathy From Jodi and Mark Epstein to Dr. Richie Katz wishing him a speedy recovery From Jodi and Mark Epstein and family to Mrs. Robin Hartman wishing her a speedy recovery From Jodi and Mark Epstein and family to Susan and Deane Penn in honor of the birth of their three new granddaughters From Jodi and Mark Epstein to Dana and Michael Runyon in honor of their son Jordan's Bar Mitzvah From Jodi and Mark Epstein and family to Senator Frank Lautenberg wishing him a speedy recovery Friendly Neighbors Programs Fund From Helene and Larry Schwartz to Kimm Perlin in memory of Kimm's mother, Lorraine Perlin, with deepest sympathy Sandra & Arnold Gold Fund for Rehabilitation Services From Gail and Stephen Kahn to Drs. Sandra and Arnold Gold in honor of receiving the Community Leaders' Award from Temple Emanu-El of Closter at their 82nd Annual Gala Dinner Dance To Sandra and Arnold Gold in honor of the birth of their granddaughter Rebecca, from the following: Robin and Alan Miller Eleanor and Edward Epstein Shlanger to Amelia and Dr. Brian Benson in honor of the birth of their daughter Rebecca, with congratulations and best wishes Sandra O. Gold Music School Founder Fund From Sharon and Neil Danzger to Drs. Sandra and Arnold Gold in recognition of their well-deserved honor from Temple Emanu-El and on their new grandchild: Mazel Tov! Center Leadership PRESIDENT Robin Miller EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Avi A. Lewinson, LCSW, ACSW CENTER OFFICERS VICE PRESIDENTS Tina Guberman JoJo Rubach Pearl Seiden Mark Shirvan Melanie Zingler TREASURER Jodi Scherl SECRETARY Michael Kollender BOARD OF TRUSTEES Eleanor Epstein, Chair Murray Beer Martin Bernstein Nancy I. Brown Ned Feldman Ira Fish Dr. Sandra Gold Seymour Graye Edward A. Grossmann Dr. Saul Hoffman Charles Klatskin Richard Kurtz Dr. Martin S. Levitt Myron Rosner Philip Rothman Daniel Rubin Sy Sadinoff Abe Schlussel Sidney Schonfeld Norman Seiden Stanley Shirvan Henry Taub Ruth Warshauer Bernard Weinflash BOARD OF DIRECTORS James Ackerman Dana Adler Eric Aroesty Angelica Berrie Sam Blumenstyk Michael Blumenthal Nancy G. Brown Howard Charish Sharon Danzger Deborah Davis Claude Devillers Steven Epstein Merle Fish Gayle Gerstein Robert S. Greenberg William Guttenberg Dr. Bernard Hammer Dori Kirshner Mindy Lavin Jeffrey Levitt Dr. Jonathan Mangot Lisa Beth Meisel Neal Merker Dianne Nashel Bonnie Notis Ann Oster Susan Penn Martin Perlman Elana Prezant David Rosenblatt Dana Runyon Avi Sacajiu Lori Sackler Caryn Sherry Benay Taub Ira Taub Iris Wormser Barry Zeller BOARD OF ADVISORS Andrew Adelson Marvin Eiseman Ilene Fish Wilson Kaplen William Lippman Mark Metzger Patricia Rosen Inge Trachtenberg Charles Wayte HONORARY BOARD MEMBER Congressman Steven R. Rothman EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS George Hantgan

16 16 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES May & June 2010 Iyar Sivan Tammuz 5770 g a, zun, iuhx rhht TRIBUTES CONTINUED Sally & Murray Goldis Parenting Center Fund From Michele, Steven, Amanda and Melissa Sweetwood to Shari Redstone in memory of her beloved father-in-law, Nathan Korff From Michele and Steven Sweetwood to Eleanor Gilman in memory of her mother, Stella Moses From Michele, Steven, Amanda and Melissa Sweetwood to Marcia Kirsh in memory of her beloved mother, Joy Fabrikant From Michele and Steven Sweetwood to Shari Redstone in memory of her beloved mother-in-law, Mrs. Korff From Michele and Steven Sweetwood to Lisa and James Cohen in memory of their sister-in-law, Marla Cohen Adina & Yitz Gordon-Rachel Gindi Sephardic Culture Fund To Adina Gordon and family in memory of Adina s husband, Irving (Yitz) Gordon, with deepest sympathy from the following: Syril Rubin Susan Saril Alice Hoffman Audrey and Al Pekelney Joyce and Dr. Herbert Eskwitt Debbie Beeber and Jerry Nussbaum Steve Golden, Esther Mazor, Judy Belinfante, Peter Steinberg, and Lynn Werner Rudy Graf Health & Cardiac Fitness Fund From Helen Graf to Alice Hoffman in memory of Saul Hoffman From Helen Graf and family to the Hamrah family in memory of Mary Hamrah, with deepest sympathy From Helen Graf and family to Mrs. Paul Wiseman in memory of Mrs. Wiseman's father, with heartfelt condolences From Helen Graf to Leila Goldstein in memory of Leila's mother, with deepest sympathy Seymour & Mildred Graye Therapeutic Nursery Scholarship Fund From Millie and Sy Graye to Marion Rudnick and family in memory of Edward Rudnick, with sincere condolences Grossmann Family Fund for Neurologically Impaired Youth From Ronnie and Edward A. Grossmann to Tadd Schwab in memory of his mother, Jane, with heartfelt sympathy From Ronnie and Edward A. Grossmann to Helen Hausmann in memory of her husband, Werner, with deepest sympathy Debra and Mark Hirschberg Fund for Special Pets Helping Special People Shlanger to Dr. Barry Zingler with congratulations on being appointed Section Chief of Gastroenterology at Englewood Hospital & Medical Center Eva & Erich Holzer Nursery Scholarship Fund From Eva Holzer to Norman Seiden with get well wishes To Eva Holzer in her honor, with thanks from the following: Syril Rubin Eleanor and Eddie Epstein JCC General Scholarship Fund Shlanger to Senator Frank Lautenberg wishing him good health From Randi and Michael Kollender to Dana and Michael Runyon in honor of Jordan's Bar Mitzvah, with congratulations and best wishes From Randi and Michael Kollender to Stacie and David Greenberg in memory of Stacie's father, Herb Schwartz, with deepest sympathy JCC Music School William Thurnauer Memorial Scholarship Fund From Ruth and Bernard Weinflash to Emma Barnett in honor of her Bat Mitzvah, with congratulations and best wishes Jenna's Rainbow Foundation Fund for Camp Dream Street From Sharon Kestenbaum, Sharon Potolsky, and Diane Schneider to Jennifer and Rich Schiffman in honor of their daughter Lindsay's Bat Mitzvah, with congratulations and best wishes Shlanger to Allison and Matt Deutsch in honor of the birth of their daughter, Jenna Rose, with congratulations and best wishes Shlanger to Sueann and Michael Goldberg in honor of the birth of their granddaughter, Jenna Rose, with congratulations and best wishes From Sharon Kestenbaum, Sharon Potolsky, and Diane Schneider to Dana and Josh Baumgarten in memory of Dana's brother, Dustin Drapkin, with deepest sympathy Kaplen Family Adult Reach Center To Alice Hoffman and family in memory of Saul Hoffman, with deepest sympathy from the following: Lori and Michael Sackler Walter, Gerry, Ron and Tony Barron Vivian Green Korner Louise and Leon Lipkin Alice and Mitchell Greenstone From Walter, Gerry, Ron and Tony Barron to Julie and Dan Hoffman in memory of Dan's beloved father, Saul Hoffman, with deepest sympathy From Walter, Gerry, Ron and Tony Barron to Dana Lipkin and Jeff Hoffman in memory of Jeff's beloved father, Saul Hoffman, with deepest sympathy Shlanger to Susan and Dr. Deane Penn in honor of the birth of their three new granddaughters From Alice Hoffman to Roxy and Sidney Surrey in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary From Rosalie and Bob Oliff to Alice Hoffman in honor of the birth of Hazel Plum Hoffman, with congratulations and best wishes To Dana and Michael Runyon in honor of Jordan's Bar Mitzvah, with congratulations and best wishes from the following: Marilyn Claire Robin and Alan Miller Neil Klatskin Day Camp Scholarship Fund established by Lynne & Charles Klatskin Shlanger to Tammy and Rob Klein in honor of the birth of their daughter, Talia Hailey, with congratulations and best wishes Shlanger to Melissa and Dennis Peters in honor of the birth of their daughter, Daniella Josephine, with congratulations and best wishes Dr. Zalman "Tiny" Konikow Chamber Music Fund From Rosalie and Gersh Konikow to Renee Lerner in memory of her husband, Henry Lerner, with heartfelt sympathy From Renee Lerner to Gershen Konikow in his honor Eric Langbaum Fund for Special Events From Lee Langbaum to Helen Hausmann in memory of Helen's husband, Werner Hausmann, with deepest sympathy From Lee Langbaum to Renee Lerner in memory of Renee's husband, Henry, with deepest sympathy From Lee Langbaum to Leon Miller with best wishes for a happy birthday From Lee Langbaum to the Oliff- Lieberman family in recognition of being honored by the Inter-Religious Fellowship for the Homeless of Bergen County Marty Levitt Basketball League Fund From Roberta and Marty Levitt to Donna Kosarin in memory of her beloved mother, Esther Pressman, with sincere condolences From Roberta and Marty Levitt to Dr. Larry Bodenstein in memory of his beloved father, Al Bodenstein Marty & Roberta Levitt Family Fund for Nursery School From Roberta and Marty Levitt to Fran Levitt in memory of her beloved mother, Esther Pressman, with sincere condolences From Roberta and Marty Levitt to Adrienne Bodenstein in memory of her beloved husband Alvin From Roberta and Marty Levitt to Linda Sherman in memory of her beloved son, Mark, with deepest sympathy From Roberta and Marty Levitt to Joan Cohen in memory of her beloved father, Seymour Fiance, with deepest sympathy From Roberta and Marty Levitt to Judy Chapman with best wishes for a speedy recovery From Roberta and Marty Levitt to Ron and Sue Lieberman, Jared, Ezra, Noah and Isaac in recognition of receiving the Inter-Religious Fellowship for the Homeless of Bergen County award Arthur S. Lowell Foundation for Camp Scholarships To Melinda Lowell Paltrow and Irv Paltrow in memory of Melinda s beloved mother, Anne A. Lowell, with deepest sympathy from the following: Ellen and Louis Feldman Arlene and Kenny Zimmerman Michele and Steven Sweetwood Jodi and Mark Epstein and family Katina and Jeff Mayer Joyce and Michael Roth Jill. Scott, Mark, Joanna, Leila, Jacob, Adam, and Loren Paltrowitz Louis and Sarah Mindich Family Therapeutic Nursery Scholarship Fund From the Therapeutic Nursery staff to Elaine Bieger in memory of Elaine's uncle, Hal Miles, with deepest sympathy on her loss David D. Reisman Fund for Aquatics From Lori and Michael Sackler to Arthur Weston in memory of Joan Weston, with deepest sympothy From Lori and Michael Sackler to Mark Natinsky in memory of his beloved mother, Ruth Natinsky, with sincere condolences Muriel & Philip Rothman Youth Services Fund From Syril Rubin to Muriel and Phil Rothman in their honor, with thanks Eva and Leon Rubach Holocaust Education Fund From Elle and JoJo Rubach to Richard Chessler in memory of his mother, Sylvia Chessler, with deepest sympathy From Elle, JoJo, Bri, Tessa and Cami Rubach to Judi and Noam Nahary in memory of Judi's beloved father, Paul Davidson, with deepest sympathy Shlanger to JoJo Rubach in his honor, with appreciation From Benay Taub and Judy Cook to Elle and JoJo Rubach in their honor, thanking them for the lovely Lavish Lunch and for their hospitality Syril & Leonard Rubin Family Nursery School Scholarship Fund From Natalie and Hy Sherman to Syril Rubin in honor of the birth of her greatgrandson, Leonard Rubin, with congratulations and best wishes Leonard & Syril Rubin Maccabi Scholarship Fund To Galit and Avi Sacajiu in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary, with congratulations and best wishes from the following: Debbie and Gerry Davis Shlanger to Helen Richard in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of her son, Travis Jacob Richard Shlanger to Dana and Michael Runyon in honor of their son Jordan's Bar Mitzvah, with congratulations and best wishes Leonard Rubin Fund for Professional Development From Berit and Martin Bernstein to Daniel Rubin with congratulations on the birth of his grandson, Leonard Rubin From Berit and Martin Bernstein to Syril Rubin with congratulations on the birth of her great-grandson, Leonard Rubin Bertha (Bu Bu) Schwartz Fund for Jewish Book Month From Tina, Howard, and Erin Guberman to Judi and Noam Nahary in memory of Judi's father, Paul Davidson, with deepest sympathy Anna & Samuel Seiden Fund for Senior Adult Special Needs To Norman Seiden with best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery from the following: Robin and Alan Miller Alice Hoffman Jodi and Mark Epstein and family Roberta and Marty Levitt To Barbara and Norman Seiden in honor of their grandson Benjamin's engagement, with congratulations and best wishes from the following: Robin and Alan Miller Barbara and Norman Seiden Camp Dream Street Fund established by Angelica and Russ Berrie From Robin and Alan Miller to Barbara and Norman Seiden in honor of their 64th wedding anniversary, with congratulations and best wishes Norman Seiden Leadership Fund To Norman Seiden with best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery from the following: Tina Guberman Eleanor and Edward Epstein Senior Citizen Nutrition Fund Shlanger to Chuck Berkowitz in recognition of being honored by the Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County at the Annual Tribute Evening Celebrating Community Connections From Cynthia and Stanley Low to Helen Hausmann in memory of her husband, Werner Hausmann, with sincere condolences From Cynthia and Stanley Low to Tadd Schwab in memory of his mother, with deepest sympathy Wallach-Kestenbaum Fund for Teen Travel to Israel From Helene Cowling to Marlene and Bob Newman in honor of their granddaughter Melissa's Bat Mitzvah, with congratulations and best wishes From Sharon Kestenbaum, Sharon Potolsky, and Diane Schneider to Dana and Michael Runyon in honor of their son Jordan's Bar Mitzvah From Laurie and George Fox to Sharon and Peter Kestenbaum in honor of their granddaughter Rachel Johanna's babynaming, with best wishes to Dara and Scott Arleen and Chuck Wayte Scholarship Fund for Families in Need To Chuck Wayte with best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery from the following: Melanie and Barry Zingler and family Stella Fass and Gail Kahn From Chuck Wayte to Dr. Jeff Mitchel in his honor, with thanks From Chuck Wayte to Dr. Manny D. Katz in his honor, with thanks From Arleen and Chuck Wayte to Carol and David Strauss and family in memory of David's sister, Barbara Glassman, with deepest sympathy From Arleen and Chuck Wayte to Dr. Barry Zingler in honor of being appointed Section Chief of Gastroenterology at Englewood Hospital & Medical Center From Arleen and Chuck Wayte to Alice Hoffman in honor of the birth of her granddaughter, Hazel Plum, with congratulations and best wishes From Arleen and Chuck Wayte to Myrna Block in memory of her father, Benjamin Rosen, with deepest sympathy Shlanger to Elyse Anderson in memory of her father, Sidney Hansford, with deepest sympathy Toni Wettreich Senior Adult Outreach Fund From Eleanor and Edward Epstein to Renee Lerner with deepest sympathy on the loss of her husband, Henry Renee Zwirn and Leslie Zwirn Horowitz Fund for Camp Dream Street established by the Wool and Zavidow From Elise and Harry Wool to Fran and Josh Weingast with congratulations on their 20th anniversary

17 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES 17 CALENDAR MAY SATURDAY 1 Israel Connection Chemi Rudner & Yirmi Kaplan ext pm, $15/$18 SUNDAY 2 Singles of All Ages Walk with Liz: Bear Mountain in Harriman State Park ext :30 am at JCC for carpool 11 am at Bear Mountain Carpooling & parking fees apply Early Childhood Department Spring Boutique ext am-5 pm Special Services Parent to Parent ext am-12 pm, Free School of Performing Arts Superhero a musical Palistage Youth Theater s Traveling Professionals ext pm, bergenpac, $8-$20 MONDAY 3 Early Childhood Department Spring Boutique ext am-4 pm Sing-Along ext :30 am School of Performing Arts Film Screening & discussion with Harold Chapler: The Front ext :30 pm, $3/$5 MONDAYS 3-6/21 Support Group Widows/Widowers ext :30 pm, $110/$135 Support Group Coping with Divorce and Separation ext :15 pm, $110/$135 TUESDAY 4 Becoming White-My Family s Experience as Slave Holders The Happy Harp ext pm WEDNESDAY 5 Gardening Club ext am Rabbi Gary Katz series The African Art Museum ext pm Seiden Wellness Center Ten Pounds, Why Bother? with Dr. Nate Lebowitz & Dr. David Feldman ext :30 pm, Free WEDNESDAY 5-6/16 Adult Dept. Social Canasta ext am-12:30 pm, Free/$20 THURSDAY 6 /RAP Cartoonist, Jimmy Margulies Dance Party ext Public Affairs & s The Iranian Threat: Global Terrorism & Nuclear Weapons with Dr. Raanan Gissin ext pm, $5/$8 THURSDAY 6-6/24 Weekly Seminar on Jewish Studies ext. 1458, Free/$10 per session SATURDAY 8 Israel Connection Isreal Business Circle with Dr. Raanan Gissin ext :15 pm, $10/$15 (in hebrew) MONDAY 10 Laugh Yoga TUESDAY 11 Anti-Semitism in Poland Starting a Small Business with Carol from Inflatably Yours ext Women s Rosh Chodesh with Rabbi Adina Lewittes ext :30 pm, $20/$24 WEDNESDAY 12 / Comedian Freddie Roman Caregivers Support Group ext :30 pm, Free Shavuot Seminar with Rabbi Reuven Kimelman ext :15 pm, Free THURSDAY 13 /RAP/ Elliot Goldberg entertains Guttenberg Center for Special Services ALS Support Group with Toby Tider ext :30 pm, Free Early Childhood Department Family Picnic ext :45 pm FRIDAY 14 Senior Adult Computer Club ext. 309 SUNDAY 16 Thurnauer School of Music Faculty Spring Concert ext pm, $10 suggested donation Singles BBQ, Scavenger Hunt, Sports and Schmooze ext pm, $20/$23 by 5/13, $28 after Singles Singles Schmooze with Bruce ext :30 pm, $4/$6 MONDAY 17 Gardening Club ext am Shmoozin School of Performing Arts Film Screening & discussion with Harold Chapler: Notorious ext :30 pm, $3/$5 TUESDAY 18 Martha Jefferson TUESDAYS 18-6/15 Adult Dept Acrylic Painting with Paulette Cohcet ext :30 pm, $125/$150 SUNDAY 23 Guttenberg Center for Special Services Dance ext :30 pm, $8/$10, $6 chaperones MONDAY 24 Cerebral Gymnastics with Simie Thurnauer School of Music Gift of Music Concert with David Finckel, cello and Wu Han, piano ext :30 pm TUESDAY 25 The Obama Administration Sing-Along with the SECIL Singers ext pm WEDNESDAY 26 Mary Stella performs THURSDAY 27 Caregivers Support Group ext am, Free /RAP Rabbi Gary Katz series Dane party ext :30 am JUNE TUESDAY 1 How I Survived WWII in Czechoslovia The Happy Harp ext pm WEDNESDAY 2 Movie: Making Trouble 10:45 am WEDNESDAYS 2-30 Meet the Challenge of Living with Diabetes & Other Chronic Diseases ext am-12 pm, $100/$125 THURSDAY 3 /RAP Admiral Uriah Levi THURSDAYS 3-7/1 Meet the Challenge of Living with Diabetes & Other Chronic Diseases ext pm, $100/$125 FRIDAY 4 Guttenberg Center for Special Services Shabbat Celebration with Matan ext pm, $18 per family MONDAY 7 Rabbi Gary Katz series TUESDAY 8 The Forgotten Jews Women s Rosh Chodesh with Rabbi Adina Lewittes ext :30 pm, $20/$24 School of Performing Arts Into The Woods (adapted) Deb Roberts Performance Workshop ext :30 pm, Free WEDNESDAY 9 / Sid Josephs performs Caregivers Support Group ext :30 pm, Free THURSDAY 10 Annual Caregivers Luncheon ext :30 pm THURSDAY 10 & 24 Adult & Senior Dept & RAP Ben Nelson Series: Hollywood Goes To Washington Movies and Politics ext. 1458, Free/$5 FRIDAY 11 Senior Adult Computer Club ext. 309 SUNDAY 13 Thurnauer School of Music SHIRAH Community Chorus Spring Concert ext pm, $15/$18 Guttenberg Center for Special Services Dance ext :30 pm, $8/$10, $6 chaperones MONDAY 14 Horticulturist, Pat Czarnecki Tenafly Nature Center Observe Live Birds of Prey ext School of Performing Arts 13 (adapted) Deb Roberts Stage Right Workshop ext :30 pm, Free TUESDAY 15 Ghetto Legend Graduate Part II A Place for Parents & Children Together The Therapeutic Nursery at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a unique parent-child program for intelligent preschool children with a varietyof developmental disorders: Communication and Learning Disorders, Emotional Disturbance (including selective mutism), ADD/HD, PDD, Asperger s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. The program features developmental, language-based program including rigorous social skills curriculum well-trained interdisciplinary team including specialists in speech-language and occupational therapy, special education, clinical social work and neuropsychology parents and/or other caregivers attend classes daily and play a central role in their child s treatment half-day program where children are encouraged to attend mainstream classes for the second half of their day nationally recognized, non-sectarian, special education preschool. For more information, call Lois Mendelson, Ph.D gweiss@jccotp.org ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2010

18 18 Kaplen JCC ON THE PALISADES May & June 2010 Iyar Sivan Tammuz 5770 g a, zun, iuhx rhht WEDNESDAY 16 Art with Katie Janssen THURSDAY 17 /RAP Leona Schwab Dance Party ext THURSDAY 17 Guttenberg Center for Special Services ALS Support Group with Toby Tider ext :30 pm, Free Thurnauer School of Music Sandra O. Gold Founders Day Concert ext pm, $10 suggested donation MONDAY 21 Rabbi Gary Katz series TUESDAY 22 The African Belly Dance Mystery WEDNESDAY 23 / Dance Party THURSDAY 24 Caregivers Support Group ext am, Free The Garden Club ext Adult & Senior Depts & RAP Ben Nelson Series: Hollywood Goes To Washington Movies and Politics ext. 1458, $0/$5 SUNDAY 27 Singles Minute Dating ext :30 pm, $13/$15 by 6/24 $20 after MONDAY 28 Cerebral Gymnastics with Simie TUESDAY 29 The Metropolitan Lyric Theater TUESDAY 29-7/29 Arabic Language Class with Aaron Rubin ext :30 pm, $120/$150 WEDNESDAY 30 Movie: 13 Rue Madeleine JULY THURSDAY 1 /RAP/ Celebrate July 4 TUESDAY 6 Psychiatric Services TUESDAY 6-8/10 Summer Soul Searching: Rabbi Steve Golden Psalm 2 ext pm, Free WEDNESDAY 7 Rabbi Gary Katz series WEDNESDAY 7-8/11 Adult Dept Acrylic Painting with Paulette Cochet ext pm, $150/$180 Adult Dept Knitting with Lri Trattou ext pm, $95/$110 THURSDAY 8 /RAP Mark Levy FRIDAY 9 Senior Adult Computer Club ext. 309 MONDAY 12 Garden Club ext am MONDAY Camp Week MONDAY 12-8/16 Adult Dept Bridge: Intermediate Supervised Play with Peter Steinberg ext :30 pm, $120/$150 TUESDAY 13 Immortal Chaplains Who Died in Dorchester Summer Soul Searching: Rabbi Lawrence Zierler Psalm 15 ext pm, Free TUESDAY 13-8/17 Adult Dept Supervised Bridge with Peter Steinberg ext :30 pm, $120/$150 WEDNESDAY 14 Caregivers Support Group ext :30 pm, Free THURSDAY 15 Dance Party ext :30 am MONDAY 19 Musical Journey TUESDAY 20 Sex, Scandals & Corruption in American Political History WEDNESDAY 21 Rabbi Gary Katz series Dance Party ext :30 am THURSDAY 22 Caregivers Support Group ext am, Free RAP Current Events Cerebral Gymnastics Dance Party ext :30 am MONDAY 26 Frank, Dean & Sammy TUESDAY 27 The Food Business Summer Soul Searching: Rabbi Debra Hachen Psalm 104 ext pm, Free WEDNESDAY 28 David Aaron presents Oklahoma THURSDAY 29 /RAP/ Joel Zelnik & Francine Evans perform AUGUST MONDAY 2 Shmoozin TUESDAY 3 Hidden Children Summer Soul Searching: Rabbi Lori Forman-Jacobi Psalms 31, 130 & 131 ext pm, Free WEDNESDAY 4 Garden Club ext am Dance Party THURSDAY 5 /RAP Rabbi Gary Katz series Dance Party ext :30 am MONDAY 9 Movie: San Francisco TUESDAY 10 The Rohna-WWII Ship Summer Soul Searching: Rabbi Amy Bolton Psalm 46 ext pm, Free WEDNESDAY 11 Dance Party ext :30 am Caregivers Support Group ext :30 pm, Free THURSDAY 12 Cerebral Gymnastics with Simie FRIDAY 13 Senior Adult Computer Club ext. 309 MONDAY 16 Rabbi Gary Katz series TUESDAY 17 Concert with Edward Menzer WEDNESDAY 18 Garden Club ext am Brain Health THURSDAY 19 End of the year celebration Dance Party ext :30 am TUESDAY 24 How Jews Escaped from Europe after WWII THURSDAY 26 Caregivers Support Group ext am, Free End of the Year Party ext SUNDAY 29 Benefit Concert for the Jews of Putti, Uganda ext TUESDAY 31 The Economics of Japan MANAGEMENT Avi A. Lewinson Executive Director Sue Gelsey Chief Operating Officer FINANCIAL AND HOUSE Daniel Rocke Chief Financial Officer Paul Costa Facilities and Technology Director Chris Parrilli Facilities Supervisor George Ramos Database Administrator DEVELOPMENT Sharon Kestenbaum Development Director Sharon Potolsky Special Events Coordinator MARKETING AND MEMBERSHIP Ophrah Listokin Marketing Director Robbie Fried Membership Director Stephanie Cangro Desktop Coordinator Esta Frankel Membership Associate Director Samantha Kantor Customer Service Director Rochelle Lazarus PR & Communications Director Tovit Lore Marketing Assistant/Graphic Designer Carol A. Schulter Creative Director & Production Manager PROGRAM STAFF Carol Leslie Program Director Judy Belinfante Adult Department Program Director Stacy Budkofsky Neil Klatskin Day Camp Director Allyson Carolan School of Performing Arts Dance Director Ellen Finkelstein Neil Klatskin Day Camp Assistant Director Felicia Glantz Early Childhood Director Lauren Glubo Kaplen Adult Reach Center Recreational Therapist Rabbi Steven H. Golden Judaic Director Jacqueline Guttman School of Music Development Director Lisa Isadore Early Childhood Program Supervisor Jessica Johnson School of Music Comm. Manager Rabbi Reuven Kimelman JCC Scholar-in-Residence Michal Kleiman Children s Services Director Vivian Green Korner Kaplen Adult Reach Center Director Sheryl Lauchheimer Early Childhood Program Supervisor Shelley Levy Guttenberg Center for Special Services Director Tammy Levy Israel Connections Director Sara Lewis Teen Services Director Colleen Lofaro Special Services Program Supervisor Esther Mazor Adult and Singles Director Dr. Lois Mendelson Therapeutic Nursery Director Anita Miller Therapeutic Nursery Assistant Director Judi Davidsohn Nahary Youth Services Director Melissa Peters NKDC Administrative Director Debra Prince Early Childhood Program Supervisor Michael C. Reingold School of Music Assistant Director Lisa Robins Senior Adult Program Developer & Camp Dream Street Director Deborah Roberts School of Performing Arts Director Dorothy Kaplan Roffman School of Music Director Helene Schwartz Senior Center+ Supervisor Tina Schweid Early Childhood Special Events Coordinator Teresa Stahl Special Services Program Development Asst. Lisa Sternbach Parenting Center Coordinator & Therapeutic Nursery Clinical Social Worker Debra Turitz Senior Adult & College Scholarship Director HEALTH & RECREATION CENTER Roberto Santiago Acting Health & Recreation Center Director & Fitness Director Linda Berkowitz Wellness Director Roberto Gonzalez Fitness Assistant Director Irene Laudis Health & Recreation Center Program Assistant Barbara Marrott Associate Fitness Director & Group Exercise Director Irina Shevchenko Aquatics Director Oumar Soumaré Athletic Director IN THE CENTER IS PUBLISHED BY KAPLEN JCC ON THE PALISADES 411 EAST CLINTON AVENUE, TENAFLY, NJ PHONE FAX

19 Dr. Raanan the JCC The Iranian Threat: Global Terrorism & Nuclear Weapons Public Affairs Thursday, May 6, 8 pm Call Esther Mazor at for information. $5 JCC members, $8 general admission Sponsored in part by the Edwin Soforenko Foundation, and the Berit and Martin Bernstein Open Forum Endowment Fund. Co-sponsored with the Judaic Department Israel Connection: Israel Business Circle Saturday, May 8, 9:15 pm (in Hebrew) The Israeli Business Circle is aimed at bringing together Israeli professionals to interact on a regular basis and exchange thoughts about Israeli related issues. Call Tammy Levy at for information. $10 JCC members, $15 general admission Dr. Gissin was the Senior Advisor to former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. He is a geopolitical expert on a myriad of subjects, including the Middle East Conflict, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and most recently, Israel s great medical contributions in Haiti. Dr. Gissin is a leading commentator and analyst for Arab Satellite Networks. An accomplished speaker with engagements throughout the world, he also serves as one of the leading spokesmen for the foreign press and international community. Chemi Rudner& Yirmi Kaplan Don t Miss aturn! Kaplen Cycling Club NEW JCC on the Palisades Saturday Night May 1, 9 pm Join the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Cycling Club Israel s The two two greatest Israeli rock rock stars stars will appear together together on one on stage, performing a remarkable an exciting show featuring and remarkable well-known show songs in which from they their perform best repertoires. songs from Includes their best favorites repertoire with their that they bands gathered (Eifo Hayeled along the & Taarovet years. Some Escot), with solo their selections bands ("Eifo and Hayeled","Taarovet a sampling from their Escot"), popular some Beatles on their tribute. own and some from their Beatles tribute show. For tickets call Ronit at rgorelik@jccotp.org For information call Tammy at tlevy@jccotp.org $25 JCC Members - $30 General Admission Space is limited Join others and discover the fun, friendship and fabulous fitness benefits of cycling. Train to cycle for endurance and pleasure Learn basic bike maintenance Attend workshops on flat-fixing and other bike repair Participate in exciting bike tours Experience some of the most scenic bike routes in the metropolitan area Open House will be planned based on participant availability. Call Barbara Marrott, Group Exercise Director at or bmarrott@jccotp.org Visit our website at

20 WE VE MOVED OUR BOUTIQUE TO MAY NOW YOU CAN BUY ALL YOUR GIFTS FOR MOTHER S DAY Jill Rubach, Nikki Ehrlich, Lana Platin, Jennifer Graf: Boutique Co-chairs VISA, MC & AMEX accepted. All proceeds to benefit Early Childhood Special Programs Early Childhood Department Spring Boutique SUNDAY, MAY 2 10 am to 5 pm MONDAY, MAY 3 9 am to 4 pm JEWELRY WOMEN'S FASHIONS BELTS SUNGLASSES CHILDREN'S CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES DECORATIVE HOME FURNISHING TOYS STATIONERY GIFT ITEMS AND MUCH MORE! For further information call Tina Schweid Early Childhood Special Events Director at tschweid@jccotp.org FITNESS + FUN + FAMILY 10K Run + 5K Run/Walk + Spin-a-thon 2010 rubinrun Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Continental Breakfast + Kids Carnival 10am - 12pm Register online at Mother s Day Sunday, May 9 Pristine tree-lined course Great giveaways CompuScore timing Free Babysitting available 8:30 am - noon Trophies to the top three winners in each age category Medals for child runners under 10 Warm-ups & Stretches Packet Pick-up 10K & 5K & Spin-a-thon Thursday, May 6, 10 am - 8 pm OR Friday, May 7, 9 am - 4 pm Race Day Check-In & Registration 5K & 10K 10K 7:30 am - 8:30 am 5K 8:30 am - 9:30 am Race Schedule (Rain or Shine) 10K 8:45 am sharp 5K 10 am sharp Spin-a-thon Schedule (Rain or Shine) 8 am sharp & 9:15 am sharp Info: call Irene irene@jccotp.org We thank our sponsor Sunday, June 6 Tenafly Middle School 5K Run Kaplen JCC on the Palisades 1-Mile Fun Run 5K Dog Walk 5K Stroller Trot Doggie Fun Run Dog Parade Family Health & Fitness Fair Register online at info@tenafly5k.com