HONORING THOSE WHOHAVE GUIDED USSelma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite ProgramPage 1

HONORING THOSE WHOHAVE GUIDED USSelma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite ProgramPage 1

MINDING YOUR MARRIAGEParenting Lecture

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THE FAMILYAuthor Event and Interview

with David LaskinPage 11

April 2014

Cover Photo: Linda Wechsler, JCCGW Senior Nutrition Director, and Sylvia Potash, Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program participant (story, page 1)

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CENTER SCENE EDITORIAL STAFF

Treva BustowChief Marketing Officer

Mauricio GarciaProduction Artist/Design

Andrea KronzekEditor

Center Scene, the magazine of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, is issued monthly from September through June.

The Center is a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America, a beneficiary agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and

receives support from the United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns.

For information on advertising in Center Scene, contact Rebecca Salzman at 301.348.3754 or rsalzman@jccgw.org.

Center Scene assumes no responsibility for the kashrut status of products advertised.

The JCCGW satellite program has been serving retirees in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County for 25 years, providing opportunities for nutrition, socialization, entertainment, exercise and continuing education. Two years ago, the program was named the Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program in honor of Selma Sweetbaum who retired from the JCCGW in 2012 after 37 years as a passionate trailblazer in programming, advocacy and engagement on behalf of senior adults.

“The program always has great speakers and entertainment. I have met so many nice people here, and learned so much from their rich history and the experiences they share. Plus, as someone who snacks at home, I appreciate the opportunity to get a balanced meal.”

—Kenny Berthold

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, seniors can come to a satellite site to enjoy a hot kosher lunch, an exercise session and a program. Recent programs have included performances by an a cappella choral group, a couple singing old-time songs and a pianist playing show tunes. Another program featured tap-dancing seniors in their 70s and 80s. Rabbis discuss topics related to Judaism, and intergenerational programs that bring together the senior adults and preschoolers are held. In partnership with Prince George’s Community College, an instructor leads a current events discussion.

As engaging as the lectures, discussions and entertainment are, these programs give participants something perhaps even more meaningful: the opportunity to connect with their friends in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Those who attend the programs

find they become part of a larger community. When someone does not show up as expected, friends from the program will check on them. Being part of this community not only improves seniors’ quality of life, it may actually enable them to remain independent and in their own homes for longer than they could otherwise. In fact, 80% of program attendees live independently, secure in the knowledge that they are not alone.

Linda Wechsler, the senior nutrition director, heard from a number of program attendees regarding how much they missed the programs that were cancelled due to inclement weather this winter. “People would complain to me that without the program, they had no reason to get dressed in the morning. This program gives them a reason to get moving and out of the house.”

“I look forward to the delicious kosher lunch and great entertainment, and the closeness that I share with others who attend. Without this, where would I go? ”

—Charles Blum

There is no cost to attend; a $5 donation to cover the price of the lunch is requested. However, no one is turned away due to lack of funds. The programs are subsidized by grants from Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, and through support from the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. They are run with the generous help of many dedicated volunteers who perform tasks such as presenting lectures in their areas of expertise, performing piano concerts, teaching exercise classes and helping to prepare and serve meals. Some volunteers are seniors themselves who want to give back to the community. Students who are studying nursing,

pharmacy science and public health often assist retired doctors and nurses in taking attendees’ blood pressure readings monthly, as required by Montgomery County.

A weekly exercise class is another Montgomery County requirement for the program; classes in chair exercise and Tai Chi occur several times a week at the various satellite sites. Nutrition information is offered, a third requirement of the county, through lectures and printed materials.

“The senior nutrition program has helped our seniors in so many ways,” states Linda. “Some of those who attend are on limited budgets, and the opportunity to have a tasty kosher lunch for a reasonable cost is very much appreciated.” As seniors age, they may find it increasingly difficult to shop and carry groceries home. Having lunch at the program site reduces the amount of food seniors must purchase, transport and prepare.

For the schedule of when and where the program meets, please see page 18. For more information about the Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org. If you would like to make a gift to help the JCCGW continue offering this program that is so valued by so many seniors in our community, please contact Katya Pidgurskaya at 301.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org.

“On the days I attend these programs, it makes my daughter happy. She says, ‘I’m not going to call you today because I know you’ll be out enjoying yourself.’”

—Edith Milgram

Please see page 15 for photos from a recent meeting of the Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program.

SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM

Honoring Those Who Have Guided Us

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In a recent meeting with two Israelis about the role that Israel plays at our Center, I was taken aback when one asked why I have such a strong personal commitment to Israel. It has become so much a part of my identity that I don’t give it much thought anymore. I explained that my connection to Israel – the land, the state and the people – really started with my first visit in 1983, when I was 25. I traveled on a Federation mission for Israel’s 35th anniversary at the urging of a close friend. Before that, Israel was mainly an idea to me. It was not much of a topic of conversation in my house growing up, nor had I met any Israelis. Visiting changed everything. Israel was exhilarating and inspiring, and suddenly real as I toured the country and met a number of Israelis, as well as Americans who had made aliyah (moved to Israel). It was the first time that I felt being Jewish was more than a religion; I had a sense of connection to a people with a common place and history. My multiple visits to Israel since then have only reinforced my connection. As soon as I return home from one trip, I am thinking about when I will make my next one. Each time, I visit Israeli friends that I’ve made over the years, many of whom visit me when they are in the States.

According to the Pew Research Center’s survey of U.S. Jews, released last year, only 43% of American Jews overall believe that caring about Israel is essential to their Jewish Identity. When one looks at the results for cultural Jews and younger Jews, that percentage drops significantly. Why is that? In Rabbi Sid Schwarz’s latest book, Jewish Megatrends, Dr. Barry Chazan and Anne Lanski argue in their chapter, Israel and Jewish Life, “Israel will only become an inner force in the lives of American Jews when it is linked to their genuine search for personal meaning, spirituality and self-fulfillment as Jews.” I think my experience bears out their perspective that “Israel is not in textbooks….Rather, it is connection to real people, real places, real relations, and real emotions.” According to Chazan and Lanski, a connection to Israel “links Jews to their roots and to a collective history.” It creates many new ways to be Jewish and it plays a powerful role in shaping Jewish identity. My connection to Israel goes beyond whether I agree with any particular government policy. By feeling that I belong to a Jewish people with a common history and set of values, I know that I am in a relationship with Jews in Israel and around the world.

At the Center, our mission includes connecting our local Jewish community to Israel. We seek to create that connection by presenting Israel-related

arts and culture programs and by bringing speakers to discuss contemporary issues. But, I believe that the most important connections we create involve bringing people together both here and in Israel. This happens informally when we engage with our many Israeli members and participants. It happens intentionally when our shlichim (emissaries) bring Israel to life year-round at the Center and during the summer at Camp JCC. It is why

we promote Taglit-Birthright Israel programs for college students and young professionals organized locally through our Federation, and why we are cosponsoring trips this summer and fall (check our website for more information).

Last month, we sponsored a 10-day visit by Israeli teens from the Canada Israel Hockey School, which builds bridges between Israeli teens who are Jewish, Muslim, Druze and Christian through hockey. Through this visit, we fostered many personal connections. The 24-member visiting Israeli team was split evenly between Jews and non-Jews who spent more time together here than they typically do at home, strengthening the connection between Jewish and non-Jewish Israeli teens. We facilitated connections with American Jewish teens from our JCC Maccabi program and the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School through meals and games together, as well as with BBYO teens. And finally, we facilitated connections between the teens and their host families, and the entire delegation and our staff. It was an incredible experience for everyone involved. My goal is to build on and strengthen these connections by sending a teen hockey team to play in Israel.

When I think about the on- and off-ice energy that was displayed when the Israeli and American teens got together, or hear the enthusiasm about Israel from friends and staff members who made their first trip, I know that if we focus more of our energy on building personal connections and relationships, we will create ties to Israel that strengthen both communities.

center LEADERSHIP

Connecting to Israel Message from Michael

Michael Feinstein, CEO

Photo by Shmulik Almany

COUNCIL OF ADVISORSDaniel H. Abramowitz David S. BenderStuart BindemanDean Eisen Bernard ForseterGreg FriedmanEric KassoffMichael KayMark LernerJeffrey Linowes

PAST PRESIDENTSMorris Cafritz z”l

Marcella E. CohenScott M. Cohen The Honorable Stuart E. EizenstatBarry P. FormanRosalie B. Gerber z”l

Michael S. GildenhornCol. Julius Goldstein z”l

Simon Hirshman z”l

Lesley IsraelRosalyn Levy JonasEdward H. KaplanJoel S. Kaufman z”l

Harry King z”l

Fred Kogod z”l

Robert P. KogodSamuel Lehrman

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Robert H. Weiner, Executive Director Emeritus

Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer

Treva Bustow, Chief Marketing Officer

Ruth E. Carski, Chief Financial Officer

Tracey E. Dorfmann, Chief Program Officer

Amy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer

Tasha Museles, Chief Development Officer

Lawrence MannAlan MeltzerPamela Nadell, Ph.D.Robert Phillips Howard RossJulie SilverKathy Sklar Marc SolomonRobin Taub Susan Zuckerman

Harry M. Linowes Steven D. LustigPhilip N. MargoliusCol. Benjamin Ourisman z”l

Sydney M. PolakoffRichard B. Reff, M.D.Leo Schlossberg z”l

Burnett Siman z”l

Beth C. SloanCharles E. Smith z”l

Andrew M. SternJohn D. VerStandigBernard M. WeiszBernard S. White z”l

Morton H. Wilner z”l

Donald E. Wolpe

z”l of blessed memory

OFFICERS Bradley C. Stillman, President

Robyn Judelsohn, Vice President for Administration/Treasurer

Heidi Hookman Brodsky, Vice President for Development

Mindy Berger, Vice President for Member Services

Arthur Polott, Vice President for Programming

Neil Gurvitch, Vice President and General Counsel

Felicia K. Gottdenker, Secretary

Andrew Chod, Assistant Secretary

Brian Pearlstein, Assistant Treasurer

Monique Buckles, Ombudsperson

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEERobert G. Epstein

Matthew WeinbergMichael E. Winer

BOARD OF DIRECTORSGilly ArieBrent Berger, MDRobert I. Black Nathan BortnickAndrew BridgeBrian GainesThe Honorable

Douglas F. GanslerAmy Guberman Holli Beckerman JaffeRandi K. Meyrowitz Adam Polsky

Helen Rubin Andrew Sachs Tracy Bloom Schwartz Reed Sexter Darryl Shrock Andrew P. ShulmanDavid Waghelstein The Honorable Jeff

WaldstreicherSamantha Wasserman Sharon Zissman

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In this interview, JCCGW Board of Directors Ombudsperson Monique Buckles tells us about her background and her thoughts about the Center.

Please tell us a little about your family. Brad and I have one son, Charlie, a first grader at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS). I am a first generation American, the child of Holocaust survivors Maryla and David Korn, and I was born and raised in Washington, DC. I attended the Solomon Schecter Day School, in the basement of Ohr Kodesh Congregation, which later became the CESJDS. I attended college at American University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City. I opened my own legal and consulting practice in 2012 after practicing law for 22 years.

Please tell us a little about your professional background. I have worked for the U.S. Army, Navy and Department of the Treasury. As an attorney for the government, I traveled to Guam; Yap, an island in Micronesia; the Republic of Palau; Egypt; Turkey; and the Hawaiian Islands. I even provided legal services during the Desert Storm/Desert Shield campaigns after the bombing of the Khobar Towers in 1996. After 14 years of government service, I moved to a variety of in-house positions at Fannie Mae, the AECOM Technology Corporation and Noblis, a nonprofit research corporation. Next I started my own business, The Buckles Group. Now, I am able to manage my own time while providing support to various organizations and companies around the world and volunteering both at the JCCGW as the ombudsperson and at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School.

How did your connection to the Center start? My connection to the Center started in the late 1960s when I took swimming lessons here as a three-year-old. I can remember the smell of the locker room and the chlorine to this day! Later, I became a regular fixture at the Center as a student at CESJDS, and again as a young adult after law school. My connection to the Center continues to this day, as my son attends after-school classes at the Center and last summer attended the Center’s sports camp program, Maccabiah.

Why are you passionate about the Center? I am passionate about the Center because it was my happy place as a child and it is that

today for my son. Each and every time I walk through the doors, I remember the Center as a safe place that seemed like a second home to me. The Center is a great place for the community to enjoy programs, services and connections, just like those I had as a child and have now as an adult. It’s almost guaranteed that the minute you walk into the Center, you will run into someone you know!

What does being on the board mean to you? Being on the board means that it is my turn to give back to the Center and to follow in the footsteps of some amazing staff and board members who helped make the Center what it is today – a place for people of all ages to come together and feel a sense of community.

What do you enjoy in your spare time? I enjoy playing golf with my husband, watching our son participate in his various sports activities and spending time with friends and family, especially my mom.

Is there anything else you’d like readers to know? I want to make a difference with my life in a way that impacts others in a positive way, whether by being a member of the Center’s board or by volunteering in other capacities. I try to live each day to the fullest knowing that life is a great gift, and I need to use each day in the best way I can!

Ombudsperson Has No Complaints When it Comes to the JCCGW

JCCGW Ombudsperson Monique Buckles (right), with (from left) her husband Brad, mother Maryla Korn and son Charlie

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Too much onyour plate?

Have a Happy Passover!

Release your tension in theHealth & Fitness Center

Express yourself in a discussion group

Lose yourself at a concert inthe Kreeger Auditorium

Luxuriate with asoothing massage

Relax with a good book in the Kass Judaic Library

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Please join us to celebrate the installation of JCCGW officers and board of directors and recognizing the service of volunteers and outgoing board members

Thursday, May 2222 Iyar 5774

Darryl Shrock, Chair

7 p.m.JCCGW Social Hall

VOLUNTEER AWARDSFlora M. Stetson Distinguished Service Award

Vivian and Morton RabineauTeen Volunteer Award

Special volunteer recognition awards

For his recent bar mitzvah, Gabriel Stillman, son of Susan and Brad Stillman, requested that gifts in his honor be directed to the Camp JCC special needs and inclusion program. Through this nationally-recognized program, campers with special needs receive the support they need to participate fully in all camp activities alongside their typically-developing siblings and friends. On behalf of all those who will benefit from the generous gifts the JCCGW has received in Gabriel’s honor, we thank the Stillman family.

2014 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Awards

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Monday, June 9 • Lakewood Country Club

Kiddush Cup Golf Tournament ChairsLarry Mann, Honorary Chair Andy BridgeAdam Lehman

Elijah’s Cup Tennis Tournament ChairsHarris RosenblattRobin B. Taub

jccgw.org/golftennisContact Jodi Shulimson at 301.348.3769 or jshulimson@jccgw.org.

SAVE THE DATE

JCCGW Golf & Tennis Tournament

Take a for Seniors

At the JCCGW Spring Gala held on March 19, Norma Lee and Morton Funger were honored with the Benjamin Ourisman Memorial Award for Civic Achievement for their dedication and leadership in a wide array of civic, cultural and Jewish communal causes.

Please watch next month’s Center Scene for photos from the event, as well as the list of our generous supporters.

Norma Lee and Morton Funger

Gabriel Stillman

Norma Lee and Morton Funger Honored at Spring Gala

A MeaningfulMitzvah

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center CHILDREN & FAMILIES

“It is hard to believe that I began my education in this building and now I am part of this amazing educational staff so many years later,” remarks JCCGW Preschool teacher Jessi Teitler, who is a JCCGW Kindergarten alumnus.

As a psychology major at Tulane, Jessi knew that she wanted to work with young children. She spent summers as a camp counselor and

while working toward a master’s degree in social work, interned in Head Start programs and other schools for young children. Based on those experiences, she realized that the best vehicle to reach children and their families was working as a classroom teacher.

Jessi’s first formal teaching jobs were in New Orleans. When she moved back to the DC area, she worked at the Smithsonian Early

Education Center. While she loved her time there, she quickly jumped at the invitation to return to the JCCGW as a teacher in our program for four year olds.

Jessi’s classroom is a cozy place where the children feel comfortable to explore and investigate. She creates a strong community bond among the children and a close connection to the parents in the class. The children and their parents come to visit long after they have graduated and Jessi feels a close connection to everyone who has been a part of her classroom. She works collaboratively with her classroom team, always striving to create enriching experiences for the children. She has a strong understanding of each of her students, bonding with them and understanding their strengths and challenges, so that they can flourish.

“The JCC Preschool leadership has allowed me to grow professionally and personally and I feel valued as an individual. I feel that I have grown so much and I want my students to feel exactly the same way!”

The Student Becomes the TeacherJessi Teitler Creates a Cozy Classroom Where Children Feel Valued

When she was a student in the JCCGW Preschool and now as a teacher, Jessi Teitler (third from left) has always put energy and enthusiasm into everything she does. She is shown sharing a laugh with some of her students.

Preschool at the JCC of Greater Washington

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Our son’s teachers created a warm, nurturing, andcreative environment where he has flourished. Every

day he has a new story about the ‘best’ day.

Our Teachers Make the Difference

JCCGW PRESCHOOLENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!

• Preschool for children ages 24 months – 5 years• Half and full-day options, 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.• NEW! Full-day enrollment includes a FREE Full Facility Membership for the family• Conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland

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Dr. Kay Abrams, a clinical psychologist and expert on children and families, will be at the Center to discuss the challenges that having children introduces into any couple’s relationship. She offers practical advice to help parents understand the

dynamics of their particular couple relationship, as well as its strengths and its challenges. These insights can help any couple avoid misunderstandings, communicate better and work as a team to meet everyone’s needs as much as possible.

The fee for this program (code 13179) is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. To register, please visit jccgw.org/parenting. For more information, please contact Lauren Dworkin at 301.348.3837 or ldworkin@jccgw.org.

PAY IT FORWARDSunday, April 6 | 1:30-3:30 p.m.This special PJ Library program, held on conjunction with Good Deeds Day, is geared toward children age 4-8 years.

DIP INTO PASSOVERMonday, April 7 | 5-7 p.m.Stop by Dawson’s Market in Rockville Town Center to taste test different dips for Passover.

PIKES PEAK 10KSunday, April 27Join us at the finish line of one of Montgomery County Road Runners Club’s premiere racing events (runners start at the Shady Grove Metro Station and finish at White Flint Mall) for food, family activities, music and exhibits.

BENDER-DOSIK PARENTING CENTER YOGA CLASSES

Prenatal YogaWednesdays, April 2- May 28

9:30-10:45 a.m.

Mommy & Baby YogaWednesdays, April 2- May 28

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

To register, please visit jccgw.org.

For more information, please contact Lauren Dworkin at 301.348.3837 or

ldworkin@jccgw.org.

Center YourselfBENDER-DOSIK PARENTING CENTER LECTURE Minding your MarriageTuesday, April 8 | 7:15-9 p.m.

Wake Up to PJ LibraryPJ Library (PJ, as in pajamas) provides families raising Jewish children from 6 months to 8 years old with a FREE treasury of high-quality expertly-selected and kid-tested Jewish books and music each month. To sign up or for more information, please visit jccgw.org or contact Tracy Newman at 301.348.3848 or tnewman@jccgw.org.

FUN, FREE program for you and your little one.

Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too)

Congressional PlazaThursday, April 10, 10 a.m.–Noon

Register at congressionalplaza.com

Rockville Town SquareTuesday, April 17, 10 a.m.–Noon

Register at rockvilletownsquare.com

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Balloon Twisting • Live Entertainment

Kids Eat FREE • And More!

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SuperHero Staff Auditions Now in ProgressTeachers, college students, teens, moms and dads: Are you enthusiastic, passionate, creative, dependable, active and full of ruach (spirit)? Spend an amazing summer at Camp JCC as a unit head, specialist, counselor, swim instructor or nurse! This is an 8-week commitment from June 16-August 8. Apply online at jccgw.org/camp. For more information, contact campjcc@jccgw.org.

SUMMER 2014…Session 1 l June 23-July 3 (no camp July 4)Session 2 l July 7-July 18Session 3 l July 21-August 8

…here we come to save the day!

Mark your calendars now for seven weeks of fun and adventure at Camp JCC – June 23-August 8, 2014!

Morning and afternoon extended day and bus transportation are available for an additional fee.

Applications are now open to all. Apply online at jccgw.org/camp. For program details, including prices, or for additional information, visit jccgw.org/camp or contact the camp office at campjcc@jccgw.org.

College Admissions 101 Wanted: Teen Mentors

Spring Break Fun at the Center

Apply now; limited space available!

As an educator for 31 years and a therapist, Eliot Applestein, M.A., M.S.W. has worked with thousands of teenagers and their families. He has successfully guided many high school students through the challenging transition into college.

A well-recognized expert in his field, Mr. Applestein has received special

educational commendations including the U. S. Department of Education Year 2000 Presidential Scholars Teacher Recognition Award, the Marian Friedman Greenblatt Excellence in Teaching Award and the Intel Science Talent Search Teacher of Merit Commendation. He has written about colleges for The Washington Post and been interviewed on NPR’s Talk of the Nation, WTOP Radio and Montgomery County cable TV’s The Source. Mr. Applestein has appeared in the 2007 and 2008 U.S. News and World Report America’s Best Colleges, Bethesda Magazine and the Montgomery County Gazette.

Mr. Applestein will be at the Center this month to present two workshops on navigating the college admission process. Students and parents are encouraged to attend. The fee for each workshop is $5 in advance or $8 at the door; all proceeds go to support the JCCGW special needs program. Register online at jccgw.org. For more information, contact Fara Gold at 301.348.3880 or fgold@jccgw.org.

NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONSTuesday, April 1 | 7-9 p.m.Confused about college admissions? Get straight answers to your admissions questions.

NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH IEPs/504sWednesday, April 9 | 7-9 p.m.Only 28% of students with disabilities graduate from college. In this workshop, students with learning disabilities and their parents learn how to take advantage of college services available to them.

If you are 15 years old or older, knowledgeable about computers and other electronic devices, and would like to earn SSL hours, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

In our intergenerational technology program, teens teach senior adults one-on-one how to use their electronic devices—the computer,

iPhone and Tablet/iPad—and how to use social media.

Sessions take place in our computer lab on Mondays and/or Wednesdays, April 28 through May 19, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering as a teen mentor, please contact Gloria Derkay at 301.348.3740 or gderkay@jccgw.org.

SPRING BREAK KID KOVERAGEThursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Kid Koverage is for children in grades K-6. The fee is $120 for members and $140 for the general public (free for students in grade K-6 participating in the Kids After School program on the days enrolled in Kids After School). Morning and afternoon care are also available.

PASSOVER HOLIDAYCAREWednesday, April 16; Monday, April 21; and Tuesday, April 229 a.m.-5 p.m. HolidayCare is offered for participants of the Kids After School Program. The fee is $75 per day.

For more information or to register for Spring Break Kid Koverage or Passover HolidayCare, please contact Stacy Katz Olivera at 301.348.3767 or solivera@jccgw.org.

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Shown above are two of the teams that competed in the JCCGW dodgeball tournament earlier this year. The team on the left (as you might be able to guess from the photo) won the tournament. The team on the right is still smiling and still standing – a victory in itself!

Artful Dodgers

It’s a Hit!

We’re Gliding into Water Safety Month

center HEALTH & FITNESS

Looking to get out of the house after the long winter? Join a JCCGW adult co-ed softball league! We offer two leagues; one on Sunday mornings, the other on weeknights. It’s a great way to get out, have fun playing softball, and meet great people!

The Sunday season starts April 6, and the weeknight league begins Monday, April 28. If you have any questions, please pitch them to Billy Woodward at wwoodward@jccgw.org. See you on the field!

In recognition of the popularity of swimming and other water-related recreational activities in the United States, and the resulting need for ongoing public education on safer water

practices, the month of May is National Water Safety Month.

JCCGW events will include FREE swim level evaluation, lifesaving technique demonstrations, water safety tips and more. For details, please contact Caroline Cardullo at 301.348.3890 or ccardullo@jccgw.org.

For JCCGW MembersFree On-Site Estimate and Unlimited

Packing Supplies provided onthe day of the move.

Commercial, Office,Residential, Local,

Long Distance &Out of State

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Passover in Israel is an amazing holiday. During Passover in Israel, most places don’t sell hametz (leavened foods that are forbidden on Passover) or they’d get fined.

When I was growing up, every year we would start the holiday with lots of cleaning. As a boy, I’d clean my room for five minutes and say, “It’s clean!” “Not even close,” my mom would always answer.

In celebration of Israel’s 66th birthday, the community is invited to join us to experience Israeli culture, featuring:

The Israeli cover band Capaim will perform a variety of popular songs from the Israeli and Jewish culture. For more information about Israel@66, watch next month’s issue of Center Scene, visit jccgw.org or contact Tracey Dorfmann at 301.348.3712 or tdorfmann@jccgw.org.

• presentations by local musicians and dance groups• Israeli Harvest specialty foods• kosher food for purchase

• activities for children• an array of agencies and

organizations that support and promote Israel

That’s when I’d work another five hours and find toys that brought back great memories. The night before Passover started, we did the mitzvah of finding hametz; my dad would hide several pieces of bread around the house and we would have to find it.

The next morning, we would go to a sand lot down the street from our house to burn the hametz. When we got there, we always found many more families burning their hametz, too. My brother and I always enjoyed dancing around the fire when we were little.

That night we’d celebrate Leil Haseder (the evening of the Passover Seder), when we read the Passover Haggadah. Usually we’d go to my aunt’s house in Beit Shemesh.

Back then, I wasn’t a big fan of the holiday. It was seven days of fasting and a long Leil Haseder, and I just wanted it to be over.

When I grew older, I started enjoying it. I enjoyed spending the time with my family, having seven days off from school, having a whole night with my extended family and cousins and losing weight by not eating very much.

This year, I’m happy to be celebrating Passover in the United States. You see in Israel, we have only one Leil Haseder, and here we get two. Double the fun!

This photo was taken approximately 10 years ago when Amit Levinson (center) and his family were searching their house for hidden hametz.

Through an energetic and uplifting performance, the cover band Capaim brings their love of Israeli music to the stage.

My Memories of Pesach in IsraelBy Amit Levinson, JCCGW Shaliach (Israeli liaison)

Israel @ 64

Israel@66Israel@66Sunday, May 181-5 p.m. at Rockville Town Square

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The end of a king’s rule produced formulaic statements of succession consisting of a notice of burial in the royal tombs and the introduction of a successor. These statements were designed to deter political intrigue in royal succession. They conveyed royal legitimacy, reflected political ideology and showcased the importance of funerary rituals and royal tombs in dynastic succession. The textual evidence found in these epilogues of dead Kings confirms what we know today about the roiling political landscape of Iron Age Levant.

Tel Aviv is known as the gay capital of the Middle East, and for the first time, you can join your JCC friends to visit Israel through a LGBTQ JCC Association Boarding Pass trip. As well as visiting classic tourist sites such as Jerusalem, Masada and the Dead Sea, and the Galilee, the group will meet with founders of a religious gay group in Jerusalem and dine with the people who established Cafe Albi, a self-declared home

Explore Israel with women from the DC area. This trip is intended for women who have been to Israel before and who are seeking new ways to experience the country. Highlights include: • a sunset jeep ride in the Ramon crater• conversations and meetings with key

women in the Israeli Army, Israeli government, journalists, activists and heroes

This lecture, presented by Matthew Suriano, University of Maryland assistant professor of near eastern languages and cultures, is co-sponsored by Congregation B’nai Tzedek. The fee is $5 for college students, B’nai Tzedek congregants and residents of CES Life Communities; $6 for BAF benefactors; $8 for JCCGW and BASONOVA members; and $10 for the general public.

For more information, please contact Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.

for the LGBTQ community of Tel Aviv. Cook an Israeli meal with a professional chef, welcome Shabbat with music and song at the Port of Tel Aviv, take a graffiti walking tour and discuss issues of Jewish identity. There will be plenty of time to enjoy Tel Aviv’s world-class restaurants, shopping and nightlife, too. Registration closes on April 15; space is limited. To register or for more information, please visit jcca.org.

• a hands-on art workshop at Kakadu, a dance workshop with Vertigo, or a visit to a local boutique winery

• explore Israeli cuisine with a shopping and cooking experience with chef Tali Friedman.

Registration and a deposit are due June 1. For more information, contact Tracey Dorfmann at 301.348.3712 or tdorfmann@jccgw.org.

Matthew Suriano

BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY FORUM Politics of Dead Kings: Dynastic Ancestors in the Book of Kings & Ancient IsraelWednesday, April 2 | 8 p.m.

LGBTQ Trip To IsraelJune 8-20

Show off your pride at the Pride Parade in Tel Aviv on June 13!

Women’s Trip To IsraelOctober 19-30

See Israel in a Whole New Way on a JCC Association Trip

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In tracing his family’s roots, best-selling author David Laskin honors his ancestors: revolutionaries and entrepreneurs, scholars and farmers, tycoons and truck drivers. The Family: Three Journeys into the Heart of the Twentieth Century is a deeply personal, dramatic and emotional account of people caught in a cataclysmic time in world history.

As a meaningful way to observe Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), which falls on April 28, and to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in May, Mr. Laskin will be at the JCCGW next month to discuss his book. The talk and book signing are co-sponsored by the Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington. The event is free. To purchase the book in advance, contact jgsgw@jgsgw.org. To register for the event, please contact Debby Goldberg at 301.348.3816 or dgoldberg@jccgw.org. For more information, visit jccgw.org/literary.

In the following interview, David Laskin reflects on his journey in writing this book.

Your research started as a quest to discover whether Lazar Kaganovich, “Stalin’s Willing Executioner,” was your cousin. You discovered that he wasn’t,

but your research continued. At what point did you decide to turn your findings into a book about your family’s history? I was inspired to write this book the first time I clicked into a family website that my Israeli relatives had put together. There were photos of our cousins – little girls with ribbons in their hair and little boys wearing sailor suits – all killed along with their parents and grandparents because they happened to be Jews in Europe in the 1940s. It was while staring at these photos of relatives I never knew about that I realized I had the three great strands of 20th century Jewish history on my family tree: immigration to the US; the founding of Israel; and the Holocaust. That was the moment when I decided I had to write this book.

What surprised you the most about your family’s history? After the surprise of discovering that I had relatives killed in the Shoah came the surprise of how closely involved the three branches of the family remained, even though they lived on three continents. They wrote letters, they sent money to each other, they visited across the sea. They were true family, linked by love, food, Judaism, sense of humor, worry; after the Shoah, the remaining two branches were joined by tragic loss.

How do your relatives feel about the book? They love it! Relatives I had never known have come out of the woodwork to tell me how much they enjoyed the book and how proud they are to be part of this family story. On my book tour last fall, I met many descendants of my great-great aunt Leah Golda. They were all perfect strangers before the book – now we are real family.

What do you make of the silence in your family when it comes to discussing the Shoah and your relatives who perished? The reticence of family members immediately affected by genocide is a universal response. The wounds are too raw, the emotions too painful, the guilt too unendurable to be

spoken of. It falls to succeeding generations – my generation – to look at the past, discover what happened and tell the stories.

Please talk about what the American branch of your family did to help the branch that remained in Europe during World War II. This is a very painful subject. From what I could discern, after the war started my American family sent money to the relatives in Eastern Europe, they hired a lawyer to try to cut through the red tape, and they agonized, but ultimately they failed to get them out. Could they have done more? Possibly. Would they have succeeded had they done more? Unlikely. Very few Jews immigrated from Vilna to the United States once the war broke out.

Your history mirrors that of many American Jews. How does this shared history of life in the Diaspora shape who we are today? One of the blessings of America is that we have the choice to live as devout, observant Jews – or we can assimilate into the mainstream. Whatever path we take, we still have this fundamental shared history as Jews – and that history profoundly shapes our identities. It is gratifying when readers tell me how deeply they relate to my book. Our shared history unites us.

What universal themes can be found in the story of your family’s history? Family is our most precious resource. In times of crisis – and also great joy – family ties are the ones that count; these are the bonds that hold fast and endure. All of our families have lived through amazing history – all of our lives are engraved with epics of love and death. My own family embodied the sweep of 20th century Jewish history in a particularly vivid and emotional way, but their story is not unique. I love hearing from readers who have been inspired by The Family to embark on their own family search. We all have astonishing stories to find, share and pass down.

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The Family: Three Journeys into the Heart of the Twentieth Centuryby Author David LaskinSunday, May 4 | 4 p.m.

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BEETHOVEN Quartet in G Major, op. 18, no. 2 VISCONTI Ramshackle Songs SCHUBERT Quartet in D minor, D.810 “Death & the Maiden”

The Jupiter String Quartet, formed in 2001, is a particularly intimate group, consisting of violinists Nelson Lee and Megan Freivogel, violist Liz Freivogel (older sister of Megan), and cellist Daniel McDonough (husband of Megan, brother-in-law of Liz). As they enter their second decade of making music together, their tightly-knit ensemble has firmly established itself as an important voice in the world of chamber music.

Tickets are $30 for members, $35 for senior adults (age 62+) and students, and $40 for the general public. To purchase tickets, go to jccgw.org/concerts or call the box office at 301.348.3872.

members of the ensemble, including a world premiere. Other works will be modern jazz classics arranged by this combo. Expect an exciting evening of modern jazz music that is sure to appeal to a wide range of jazz aficionados!

Please join us for this special concert, the first of four Thursday evening concerts presented at the JCCGW in May as part of the United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Concert Series. FREE; RSVP to Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or jgetz@jccgw.org.

The Langford/Brandon Jazz Quintet, which consists of saxophone, trumpet, guitar, bass and drums, will play original selections by

For patrons attending the Jupiter String Quartet concert, this lecture will provide insight into the evening’s program and is sure to enhance the concert-going experience.

RSVP to Janet Getz at jgetz@jccgw.org or 301.348.3779.

Tune in to Classical WETA’s Front Row Washington at 90.9 FM on Monday, May 5 at 9 p.m. to hear a broadcast of violinist Chee-Yun and pianist Alessio Bax’s concert recorded live at the JCCGW’s Kreeger Auditorium at the October 28, 2012 Polinger Artists of Excellence Series concert.

“…lush tone, a fine sense of color and both energy and polish…”

– New York Times

POLINGER ARTISTS OF EXCELLENCE CONCERT SERIES

Jupiter String QuartetSunday, April 6 | 7:30 p.m.

Langford/Brandon Jazz Quintet Thursday, May 1 | 8 p.m. at the JCCGW | FREE

We’re on the Air

FREE Pre-Concert Lecture

Victoria Gau, National Philharmonic Associate ConductorSunday, April 6 | 6:30 p.m.

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

A new email address! Email library@jccgw.org to make inquiries or renew checked-out material to avoid library fines. Please allow 48 hours for a response.

Gallery hours for this sale Sunday: 1-5 p.mMonday, Wednesday & Thursday: 4-7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase beautiful artwork at amazing prices, or to donate framed or unframed paintings, prints, sculpture or collectibles to Better Treasures, JCCGW’s show and sale of donated art.

It’s win-win-win! Donors get a tax write-off, buyers get great “new” art at great prices, and proceeds from the sale help the JCCGW’s Goldman Art Gallery continue to offer captivating and meaningful exhibits that are so valued by our community. For more information, please contact Phyllis Altman at paltman@jccgw.org or 301.348.3770.

The exhibit A Lifetime of Perspective: Art by Older Adults will be featured in the Goldman Art Gallery May 12 through June 1. Be sure to plan a visit to this special showcase of artwork created by nonprofessional artists age 65+.

The JCC of Greater Washington is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization as defined by the IRS. You will not receive any goods or services in return for this contribution, making it fully tax-deductible. To assess the value of your donation, please consult a tax professional.

JCCGW art instructor Carol Hurwitch with some of her students and their works

“I love to teach artistic skills in clay for self-expression and have students walk away with a tangible product. With both the children and adults, we have a great exchange of ideas to try out, and a whole lot of fun!”

—Carol Hurwitch

Donate Fine ArtDo you have art that you no longer want to keep? JCCGW’s Goldman Art Gallery is looking for donations, from fine art to folk art, Judaic or non-Judaic, modern to traditional, collectibles, paintings, limited edition prints, sculpture, and fine crafts, in good condition. Donate them to JCCGW’s Better Treasures! Profits from our annual art sale (see above) will benefit future gallery shows and educational programming.

Artwork is accepted anytime, all year. If you have artwork to donate, please bring it to the JCCGW front desk anytime the Center is open. For more information, contact Phyllis Altman at paltman@jccgw.org or 301.348.3770.

A Lifetime of Perspective was created by Deena and Jerome Kaplan and their family in memory of Deena’s parents, Eve and David Berliant. Chaired by Karen Kaplan, the show is generously funded by the Kaplan family, the Center’s Deena and Jerome A. Kaplan Fund for Senior Adult Programming, and the Berliant/Kaplan Fund of the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

For more information about the show, please contact Kandy Hutman at 301.348.3864.

A studio artist in ceramics and glass, Carol Hurwitch has recently joined the JCCGW’s arts program staff. She has a degree in studio art from Peabody College for Teachers. Her work can be seen at FeinArtsy at the JCCGW, and her upcoming shows are posted at www.hurwitchdesigns.com.

Carol enjoys fostering an atmosphere of creative growth through the arts. She provides individualized guidance in teaching children to make personalized pieces—such as picture frames, lidded boxes and candle holders—out of clay. In addition to her JCCGW classes for children, she is teaching a pottery wheel class for adults on Thursday evenings. Sign up now; space is limited!

For more information or to register for art classes, please visit jccgw.org or contact Bunnye Levey at 301.348.3777 or blevey@jccgw.org.

An Art Show Not to Be Missed

Better Treasures Art SaleFeatured in the Goldman Art Gallery through April 13

New books, New DVDs – What’s next at the Kass Judaic Library?

A Fusion of Energy, Skill and Fun

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National Volunteer Week, which was established by President Richard Nixon in 1974, is April 6-14. Every year, more than 100 million Americans give freely of their time and skills to serve the needs of many others in countless ways. Through their efforts,

JCCGW discussion groups are the perfect opportunity to socialize, exchange opinions, learn new things and enjoy activities with peers. These programs are offered free of charge; RSVP is requested.

MEN’S GROUPTuesdays at 1 p.m. in room 122Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in room 122RSVP to Toby Gottesman at 301.530.7777 or tgottesman@yahoo.com.

WOMEN CONNECT Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in room 142For women 50 years and older, this group is facilitated by retired social worker Nancy Simon. RSVP to Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org.

these volunteers build better communities and enrich their own lives at the same time.

At the JCCGW, we host a volunteer appreciation celebration each year to thank the many volunteers who serve our center in

many diverse ways. Some of the volunteer positions include Goldman Art Gallery greeters; Kass Judaic Library services; ACE Seminars and ESOL teachers; ushers and ticket takers for our programs, concerts, film festival and book festival; helpers with satellite programs for seniors; mailing aides; and assistants for our holiday celebrations.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Everyone can be great because anyone can serve.” Our volunteers have proven their greatness by the hours they have devoted to helping our organization fulfill its mission, and by the caring way in which they have touched the lives of others.

If you want to learn more about volunteering at the Center, please contact Gloria Derkay at 301.348.3740 or gderkay@jccgw.org.

“Everyone can be great because anyone can serve.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

If it’s Friday morning, you can bet you’ll find dedicated volunteers Alice Strasser and Arlene Mager selling challah in the JCCGW atrium.

JCCGW member Toby Gottesman (aka Super Toby), who established and facilitates the men’s club, invites men to join him each week to discuss a wide range of topics.

National Volunteer Week

Let’s Talk About…Everything!

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ThankYou

Doing A World of Good

Together, we rolled up our sleeves to volunteer.Together, we made an impact.Together, we are unstoppable!

Thank you for showing the true impact we have when we come together as one community!

CondolenceThe JCCGW mourns the death of member Isadore Goldman, a dedicated

volunteer for the adult department, on February 28. May Mr. Goldman’s memory be for a blessing.

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The temperature outside was frigid and snow blanketed the ground, but these pictures prove that Young Israel Shomrai Emunah Synagogue was filled with warmth and laughter at a March meeting of the Selma Sweetbaum Senior Satellite Program. For more about the program, please see story on page 1.

Satellite Program Warms Hearts

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Last month, the Center hosted teens from the Canada-Israel Hockey School for a 10-day visit to our area. The trip included a game with our JCC Maccabi team; dinner and a game with the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School team; practice skates with a current NHL player and women’s hockey gold and silver Olympians; a program with BBYO; visits to monuments, the White House and the Canadian embassy; a game with the host committee, Olympians and NHL alumni; and attendance at a Washington Capitals game.

The Canada-Israel Hockey School, which has more than 450 boys and girls participating in its skating and hockey programs, is located in Israel’s northern town of Metula. In addition to teaching young people the passion for and skills to succeed in the sport of hockey, one of the school’s primary goals is to integrate Jewish and Arab children through their shared passion for the sport, encouraging understanding and acceptance on and off the rink. Trips like this one promote bonding among the athletes at an even deeper level.

Many thanks go to our DC area host committee—Michael Gips (chair), Jonathan Brickman, Dave Fuller, Amy Gantz (JCCGW), Mike Gifford, Larry Kaplan, Jason Nehmer, Gadi Rozmaryn, Aton Teitlebaum and Jeff Wasserstein—and to our host families.

The team was joined by Eliav Benjamin (left), Israeli Embassy Counselor for Political Affairs, in this photo taken at Rockville Ice Arena.

Canada-Israel Hockey School Scores Goals in DC Visit

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Goldberg Goldman Endowment for Sports Activities for Children with Special Needs• in memory of Dr. David Jacobs by the Goldberg Goldman family

David Lev Kandel Memorial Endowment Fund• in memory of Ted Klekman’s mother by Melanie and Rami Kandel

Special Needs and Inclusion Program• in honor of Gabriel Stillman’s bar mitzvah by Mr. and Mrs. Sol Adams; Anonymous; Avril

and Julius Danziger; Gail Fribush; Judith Friedman; Roberta and Stuart Levin; Beryl Meyer; Meley Miller; Stephanie, Jonah, Solomon and Eve Murdock; Kim Dalinka and Stephen Redlich; Nadler Family; Linda and Michael Schiffer; Eric, Laurie and Caroline Winakur

• in honor of Ralph Gittleson’s special birthday by Ellie and Larry Alpert

WOMEN’S PROGRAMS Roz Jonas Past President’s Fund for Creative Programming Initiatives• in memory of Phyllis Margolius by Roz and Gary Jonas

EARLY CHILDHOODEarly Childhood Education Scholarships• in honor of Yael Smith by Treva and Simon Bustow; Tracey Dorfmann; Randi and Matthew Rosenblatt

Abraham and Anna L. Shulman Child Day Care Fund• in memory of Anna Leah Shulman by May Savage

GENERAL SUPPORTAnnual Fund• in memory of Bobby Layman’s mother by Lisa Epstein; Debbie Sokobin• in memory of Milton Epstein by Wendi and Daniel Abramowitz• in memory of Siggy Fepelstein by Wendi and Daniel Abramowitz• in memory of Gordy Zachs by Wendi and Daniel Abramowitz• in memory of Phyllis Margolius by Jodi and Scott Cohen

Rose and Louis Sohinki Endowment for Staff Development• in memory of Phyllis Margolius by Jo and Arnie Sohinki

SENIOR ADULTS Deena and Jerome A. Kaplan Fund for Senior Adult Programming• in memory of Phyllis Margolius by Deena and Jerry Kaplan

Senior Adult Programs• in memory of Isadore Goldman by Debbie Sokobin

Sweetbaum Family Endowment Fund for Senior Adult Programs• in memory of Isadore Goldman by Gloria Derkay; Selma Sweetbaum• in memory of Phyllis Margolius by Selma Sweetbaum• in honor of Gladys Follender’s birthday by Alice Harris

SPECIAL NEEDS Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needs• in memory of Eleanor Alderman by Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn• in memory of Harriet Glazer by Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn• in memory of Francine Linde by Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn• in memory of Phyllis Margolius by Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn• in honor of Irving Wolf’s birthday by Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn

Thank You for Your SupportTo make a tribute gift, please visit jccgw.org/donate or contact Katya Pidgurskaya at 301.348.3855 or katya@jccgw.org.

This list reflects tribute gifts received from February 16 through March 17.

CAMP Camp JCC Special Needs and Inclusion Program• in memory of Arnold Heft by Sylvia Bass

R. Andrew Helgeson “Heart of Gold” Memorial Endowment Fund for Camp JCC Counselor Awards• in memory of “our son, Andrew” by Rita and Richard Helgeson• in honor of Jennifer Helgeson by Rita and Richard Helgeson• in honor of Richard Helgeson by Rita and Jennifer Helgeson• in honor of Rita and Richard Helgeson by Jennifer Helgeson• in memory of the yahrzeit of Alice Weiss, maternal

great aunt of Andrew by Rita and Richard Helgeson

• with congratulations to Khristin and John Carroll on their anniversary

by Rita and Richard Helgeson• with great sympathy for the loss of Denise

McQuighan, wife of Thomas, mother of Kelly, Patrick and Megan McQuighan

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson• in honor of Dr. Robert Camps by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson• in honor of Dr. Stephen Lorimer’s birthday by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson• mazel tov to Rachel and Jon Stein on their wedding,

proud parents Dr. Alan and Mrs. Louise Weintraub by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson

Jane Hulman Camp Scholarship Fund• in memory of Phyllis Friedlander by Jerry Hulman

CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Fern Weiland Memorial Endowment for Parenting Programs• in memory of Phyllis Margolius by Jill and Izzy Moskowitz

CULTURAL ARTS Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fund• in memory of Phyllis Margolius by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum• in memory of Irene Samuels by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum• in honor of Joe Rosenberg’s special birthday by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum

Donate your vehicle and support three agencies.

240.283.6000www.car-j.org

•jewish Foundation for group Homes

•jewish community center of greater washington

•jewish council for the aging

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TUESDAY, APRIL 17-9 p.m. College Workshop: “Navigating College

Admissions” (page 7)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 p.m. Biblical Archaeology Forum: “Politics of Dead

Kings” (page 8)

FRIDAY, APRIL 412 p.m. New Friends, a group for widows and

widowers. 301.348.3760

SUNDAY, APRIL 6Good Deeds Day. 888.246.1818 or

GoodDeedsDayGW.org1-5 p.m. “Better Treasures” show and sale of

donated art (page 13)1:30-3:30 p.m. PJ Library program: “Pay It Forward”

(page 6)6:30 p.m. Pre-concert lecture (page 12)7:30 p.m. Concert: Jupiter String Quartet (page 12)7:30 p.m. Workshop: Find a College that Fits your Needs.Visit www.facebook.com/ShoreshHebrewHigh or

e-mail shoreshhebrewhigh@gmail.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 75-7 p.m. PJ Library program: “Dip Into Passover”

(page 6)

TUESDAY, APRIL 87:15 p.m. Parenting Lecture: “Minding your

Marriage” (page 6)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 91:30-2:45 p.m. Coming of Age at Leisure World

Clubhouse I: “The Great Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court. 301.348.3832

7-9 p.m. College Workshop: “Navigating College Admissions for Students with IEPs/504s” (page 7)

THURSDAY, APRIL 1010 a.m.-12 p.m. Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too) at

Congressional Plaza (page 6)

SUNDAY, APRIL 1310 a.m.-12 p.m. Books & Fellowship for Jewish

singles age 45+. “Inferno” by Dan Brown1-5 p.m. “Better Treasures” show and sale of

donated art (page 13)

MONDAY, APRIL 14Erev Pesach5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. H&F hours12:30 p.m. Preschool closes1 p.m. Offices close

TUESDAY, APRIL 15Pesach5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. H&F hoursPreschool closedOffices closed

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16Pesach5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. H&F hours9 a.m.-5 p.m. HolidayCare (page 7)Preschool closedOffices closed

THURSDAY, APRIL 179 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Spring Break Kid Koverage (page 7)10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too) at

Rockville Town Square (page 6)

FRIDAY, APRIL 189 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Spring Break Kid Koverage (page 7)

MONDAY, APRIL 21Pesach5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. H&F hours9 a.m.-5 p.m. HolidayCare (page 7)Preschool closedOffices closed

TUESDAY, APRIL 22Pesach5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. H&F hours9 a.m.-5 p.m. HolidayCare (page 7)Preschool closedOffices closed

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 239 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Kid Koverage. 301.348.3767

THURSDAY, APRIL 2412:30 p.m. National Council of Jewish Women

Book Club: “Of Love and Other Demons” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

12:30-2:30 p.m. Coming of Age at Mrs. K’s Restaurant, with musical entertainment. 301.348.3832

1:30-3:30 p.m. History Club meets at Ring House. 301.348.3760

7:30 p.m. 50+ singles group. 301.348.3808.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27PJ Library program at Pike’s Peak 10K finish line

(White Flint Mall) for family activities (page 6)10 a.m.-12 p.m. Books & Fellowship for Jewish

singles age 45+. Topic: “Affordable Care Act, Part II – How is it doing now?”

MONDAY, APRIL 289:30-11 a.m. Bender-Dosik Parenting Center

program: Coffee Talk with Dr. Kay Abrams, family psychotherapist. Register at jccgw.org/parenting. For details, call 301.348.3837.

10:30 a.m. Coming of Age Day @ Ring House with exercise, discussion, lunch and Songs of Eastern Europe by Orfeia Vocal Ensemble. 301.348.3832

TUESDAY, APRIL 291:30-4 p.m. Coming of Age at Leisure World

Clubhouse II. Movie: “Hannah Arendt” in English & German w/ English subtitles. 301.348.3832

THURSDAY, MAY 18 p.m. US Air Force Band Chamber Players

concert at the JCCGW (page 12)

SUNDAY, MAY 44 p.m. Author Event with David Laskin: “The

Family” (page 11)HEALTH & FITNESS HOURSMonday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

The building closes ½ hour after the H&F Department closes.

WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMSSUNDAYS9 a.m.-12 p.m. Elie Ronen Scott Family Gym

MONDAYS7:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge

TUESDAYS1 p.m. Women’s Discussion Group1 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group2:30 p.m. Chess

WEDNESDAYS10-10:30 a.m. Storytime Singalong. Age 5 and under with parent/caregiver2:30 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group

THURSDAYS10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Senior Adult Chorus at Ring House10:45 a.m. Seniors Organized for Change at Ring House1 p.m. Scrabble3 p.m. Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew

FRIDAYS9:30-10:30 a.m. Shabbat Shalom Age 6 mos.-3 yrs.10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess

SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM301.348.3760MONDAYSTemple Solel in BowieRing House in Rockville1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTHYoung Israel Shomrei Emunah Congregation

in Silver Spring2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTHHar Tzeon Congregation in WheatonTHURSDAYSHar Tzeon Congregation in WheatonRing House in Rockville

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Preschool at the JCC of Greater Washington

301.348.3839 | jccgw.org | preschool@jccgw.org

Our son’s teachers created a warm, nurturing, andcreative environment where he has flourished. Every

day he has a new story about the ‘best’ day.

Our Teachers Make the Difference

JCCGW PRESCHOOLENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!

• Preschool for children ages 24 months – 5 years• Half and full-day options, 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.• NEW! Full-day enrollment includes a FREE Full Facility Membership for the family• Conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO5th Annual

Co-sponsored by Coming of Age in Maryland and Jewish Residents of Leisure World

• More than 50 exhibitors• Health screenings• Interactive workshops and demonstrations

• Entertainment• Raffle prizes and giveaways• Grand finale concert

Thursday, May 22 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Leisure World Clubhouse IFREE

Highlights include:

Contact Frieda Enoch301.348.3809 • fenoch@jccgw.org

To Life!