jcc summer 2015 catalog

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of Metropolitan Detroit

2015 Summer Catalog

www.jccdet.org

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SUMMER 2015 HOLIDAY HOURS

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit

THE MISSION of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is to support Jewish unity, ensure Jewish continuity and enrich Jewish life while conveying the importance of well-being within the Jewish and general community and the people of Israel.Access and InclusionTo support our mission of inclusion, the Jewish Community Center welcomes everyone to use our facilities and participate in our programs.

Table of Contents

Executive Committee President Florine MarkChair, Executive Committee & Immediate Past President Brian D. Siegel Vice PresidentsIlana GlazierHoward IwreyEric LumbergMark Rubenfire Carol Weintraub Fogel, VP of Lay Leader Development Nathan Upfal, VP of Legal Affairs Richard Zussman, VP of JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFestTreasurerTerry HollanderSecretary Jeremy WolfeExecutive Committee Members at Large Scott Small H. Barry Levine Martin HollanderMiriam Bergman Steve Lefkofsky Board of DirectorsBarbara Bloom Stacy BrandHoward BrownJeffrey F. BudajStuart CarlinCarrie CohenSuzan Curhan Ben Falik Stephen Feldman Dennis FrankJanet GendelmanWilliam GoldsteinDr. Sonia Gonte Mal Hillman, IRP/Community Organizational LiaisonScott IsnerHoward KatzAlan J. KaufmanShari Kaufman Allen KesslerSusan Lutz Elissa Miller Jerold R. MinkinDonna PearlmanMichael Phillips Rona Rones Evelyn RosenMarilyn Rosner Jared Rothberger Bassie Shemtov Ryan Stearn Steven Tapper Malke TorgowBubba Urdan Steve Weisberg Forest Levy Wolfe

D. Dan & Betty Kahn BuildingEugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322248.661.1000HOURS

Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday 6 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Jimmy Prentis Morris BuildingA. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus15110 W. Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237248.967.4030HOURS

Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday 5:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Saturday 1 p.m.-7 p.m.Sunday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE:For updates on classes, programs and more, be sure to visit www.jccdet.org or connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/jccdetroit Unless otherwise noted, catalog prices ($55/$65) indicate JCC member/non-member.

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Membership and Fitness ............................................................. 4Center Day Camps ....................................................................... 6Pitt Child Development Center ................................................... 8Golf Event ..................................................................................... 9Sports & Rec (West Bloomfield) ................................................10Inline Hockey ............................................................................. 11Life Plus Summer Health Fair .................................................... 11Aquatics (West Bloomfield) .......................................................12The Berman Center for the Performing Arts ............................14Special events .............................................................................15JCC Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival .........................................16SAJE ..............................................................................................16The Matthews Sports Exhibit ..................................................... 17Pictures Perfect........................................................................... 17Janice Charach Gallery ...............................................................18Center Travel ..............................................................................19The Active Adult Program ......................................................... 20IRP ................................................................................................21Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media Center ................... 22Russian Jewish Life .................................................................... 22Cancer Thrivers .......................................................................... 23JCC Maccabi ................................................................................ 23Whats for Lunch? ...................................................................... 23Special Needs ............................................................................ 24You Know It! ............................................................................... 24My Life with Autism by Malik Molloy .................................... 25Shalom Street ........................................................................... 26Sports & Rec (Oak Park) .............................................................27Aquatics (Oak Park) ................................................................... 28Camp Discovery ......................................................................... 29Come Clean, Be Green ............................................................... 30

JCC Executive StaffJames Issner, Executive Director Larry Poupard, Chief Financial OfficerDavid Stone, Associate Executive DirectorLeslee Magidson, Assistant Executive DirectorMort Plotnick, Executive Director Emeritus

Independence Day (observed)

Friday, July 3Oak ParkOpen 5:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Building closes at 5 p.m.Offices closedWest BloomfieldSouth wing open 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Building closes at 6:30 p.m.Offices, Pitt CDC and Gallery closed

Saturday, July 4Oak ParkOpen 1-4:30 p.m.Building closes at 5 p.m.West BloomfieldOpen 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Building closes at 5 p.m.

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For more information on membership please contactWest Bloomfield: Tina Tringali [email protected] or 248.432.5473, or Joanna Goldberg at [email protected] or 248.432.5429Oak Park: Marc Front at [email protected] or 248.432.5605

Aqua Mix and HydrotoneFit Ball & WeightsZumbaZumba GoldAqua Zumba

NIAPilatesPilates BarreDrums AliveSit and Be FitStep

YogaKick FitTai ChiTRXLatin DanceBasic Back Care

Healthy Body and CoreSpinMuscle JamBasic TrainingAND MANY MORE!

Fitness in Oak ParkWe offer an array of fitness classes that rival those at any club! We have more than 50 classes each week, taught by a great mix of energetic, highly qualified instructors. Executive members may take any class at no charge, and we offer rates for general and non-members.

A few of our programs: Aqua Mix and Hydrotone - Fun and fast-paced, using resistance and buoyancy in the water EZ Does It - For baby boomers and beyond, part chairs and part standing for all-over fitness Fitball and Weights - Extensive work with the large balls to build core and strength Zumba/Zumba Gold, Aqua Zumba - Fun workouts with great music and choreography NIA - A blend of healing arts, martial arts and dance to create a high-powered workout Healthy Body and Core - Designed to stretch and strengthen back and trunk muscles and improve balance Pilates/Pilates Barre - Controlled mind/body exercise combined with ballet barre techniques for core and flexibility Drums Alive - Drumsticks and fitness balls, what a combination!

Lots of energy and great music Women-only classes

JCC MEMBERSHIP A membership at the JCC is a great way to fuel your body, mind and soul!

All membership levels include DISCOUNTS on: Center Day Camps, Camp Discovery, the Pitt Child Development Center, break camps; programs and events at the Janice Charach Gallery, the Annual Jewish Book Fair, the JCC Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival, the Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival, The Active Life, SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment) and The Berman Center for the Performing Arts; Inline hockey; JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy and the Kenny Goldman Basketball League; JCC classes; sports for kids; martial arts and much more!

Fitness and Executive level membership include:Top-of-the-line equipment Outstanding personal trainers Televisions at treadmills and cardio machines Babysitting and spa services available Hot tub, sauna and steam room (executive members) Clean, well-appointed locker rooms Beautiful indoor and outdoor tracks

Fitness in West BloomfieldMore than 80 classes each week:

Are You Ready for Jimi Varners Incredible Boot Camp?Youve seen him on MTVs I Used To Be Fat.Now YOU can get in shape with the incomparable Jimi Varner!A consultant on The Biggest Loser, Jimi is an author, Hall of Fame pro wrestler, served as adviser for the 2014 Winter Olympics ice dancing team and is a personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise.

Come experience Jimi Varners Boot Camp 6-7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the JCC in West Bloomfield. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels (modifications available for every exercise), this program focuses on strength, cardio, mobility, flexibility and balance.No two classes are the same, so you will never be bored!

Contact us TODAY about our summer specials, including a swim membership and a student fitness membership!

NEW!

Cassie Jensen was chubby as a child, heavy as a teen and more than 100 pounds overweight as a young woman.

Today, shes simply a star.At Center Fitness at the JCC in West

Bloomfield, Cassie holds something of celebrity status. All the trainers and teachers stop to talk, and strangers love to hear her words of encouragement.

Great job! shell say to everyone, but especially those who may be moving a bit slow or who are just starting their road to good health. Youre going to make it!

Thanks to exercise and changing her eating habits, Cassie, 29, has lost 120 pounds.

I was a candidate for bariatric [weight-loss] surgery, she says. If I can do this, anyone can.

An American Sign Language interpreter with the Detroit Public Schools, Cassie is a native of St. Louis, Michigan. Soon after moving to Metro Detroit, she received a membership, provided by her condo association, to the JCCs fitness center.

At the time, Cassie weighed 265 pounds. The only meal she ate at home was breakfast; everything else came from fast-food restaurants. She slept a lot. She found it difficult to climb anything and sometimes even walk. But it was when she saw her daughter Helene, then 2 years old, start to imitate her cola drinking habits that Cassie decided she had to change.

I was a pop addict, she says. She would typically drink two large bottles (containing almost cup of sugar) in a single day. In one day! she repeats.

Her first step was replacing those

drinks with water into which she added a bit of flavoring.

Next, she began watching the amount of food she ate.

She still enjoys a diverse and delicious menu Nobody wants to eat just chicken and salad for lunch for the rest of their life! she says but she began measuring a single serving rather than simply helping herself to whatever she wanted.

She found substitutes for calorie- laden favorites (Heres a great root-beer float, she says happily: Just use diet root beer and Cool Whip!) and she learned to carefully limit rather than totally eliminate fatty foods.

Then she started working out, and with the combination of exercise and healthy eating, the weight came off really fast.

At Center Fitness, Cassie had a free consultation with trainer Michelle Silverstone. She learned how to use the equipment and began working out twice weekly with a trainer which she recommends because an expert can help target the specific areas where you need improvement.

She also decided to attend exercise classes (Basic Training on Monday

and Wednesday), which was hard. I was so embarrassed because of my weight, she says. I didnt want anyone to look at me.

But then she realized: Im the slowest person in this room, but Im moving a lot faster than someone just sitting on the couch.

She very quickly made friends with staff (Youre coming next week, right? says a teacher passing by) and with others on the fitness floor, and she saw the change not only in her body but in her spirit.

Working out at Center Fitness has really helped with her anxiety, she says. The first step is the hardest. But once you get going, exercise becomes your passion. After a workout, I feel happier.

Cassie continues her four-times-weekly workout, driving from Southfield to West Bloomfield and exercising while Helene stays at the Center Fitness childcare.

Of course it means time, but its totally worth it, Cassie says. Im a single mom. I understand the time thing. But you find time for what you want to do.

Cassie Jensen before

...and after

Meet a Center Fitness Success Story!

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PITT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER JCC WEST BLOOMFIELD

Hebrew ImmersionThis summer, give your kids an amazingly fun opportunity to learn or improve their Hebrew language skills!In 2014, we held our first Hebrew Immersion program, and it was so successful that were expanding it to K-third grade! Facilitated by counselors from Israel, this camp offers EVERYTHING from sports to crafts to songs and games - in Hebrew, guaranteeing a dynamic and fun learning experience.

This program is made possible by the generous support and guidance of

Monday, June 22-Thursday, August 14

Whats Unique About Center Day Camps?Center Day Camps is not only incredibly fun with plenty of outdoor play and adventure (plus air-conditioned facilities in extreme weather) our program is infused with and guided by Jewish values. Our spectacular staff makes certain that everyone is included and respected, and every Friday we celebrate Shabbat with challah, songs and games.

Questions? Reach our transportation office at

248.432.5558

Center Day Camps

Whats New?Wait until you see our spectacular new camps, including Minecraft, Advanced Glass and Ceramics, Frozen and a revamped, three-week theater camp! Learn all the details at http://wbcamp.jccdet.org/.

Leave the Driving to Us!Center Day Camps offers FREE chaperoned transportation to and from most areas in Metro Detroit (see map for details). Some campers may be asked to meet at a convenient central location.

CENTER DAY CAMPS

So what are you waiting for? Sign up TODAY at www.jccdet.org.

Time is running out to register for summer camp! Center Day Camps means a FULL day of fun and adventure!

1 spectacular program with more than 100 camps2 the max: sports, art, theatre, cooking and more!3 months of adventures available4-free yes, absolutely FREE transportation to and from most areas5 days a week of FUN!6 FULL hours of terrific activities every day!7 th heaven = outdoor play, and weve got more than 250 wooded acres with a pond, pool,

mini-golf and much more!

8 bonuses: nut-free, Shalom Street Childrens Museum, ropes challenge course, library, basketball courts, zipline, gaga pits and air-conditioned facilities for when its really hot outside!

9:30 the camp day begins10 different programs: Hebrew Immersion, Traditional, Echo, Travel, Leaders-in-Training,

Theatre, Creative, Sports, Mini-ATID and ATID!

11 zillion hours (or thereabouts) of training for staff before kids arrive12 letters in Jewish values, words that define everything we do at camp


PITT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Fredelle Schneider, director: [email protected] or 248.432.5439To register or for information: 248.432.5439Looking for fun summer activities for your kids? Why not sign up for a class at the Pitt CDC!

Piano, with Galina Feldman Ages 4 and older. $200/$220 for 10 private lessons (date and time to be arranged with the teacher). Classes begin the week of June 15.

Yoga for Kids, with Lisa Ages 3-5. $120/$140 for 10 weeks. Wednesday 4:30-5 p.m. June 17-August 19.

Dance Classes, with Lisa RedmondJazz/Hip Hop$120/$140 for 10 weeks. Wednesday 5-5:30 p.m. June 17-August 19.

Tap$120/$140 for 10 weeks. Wednesday 5:30-6 p.m. June 17-August 19.

JCC WEST BLOOMFIELD

Ballet$120/$140 for 10 weeks. Wednesday, 6-6:30 p.m. June 17-August 19.

Adult Tap $130/$150 for 10 weeks. Wednesday, 6:30-7:15 p.m. June 17-August 19.

In accordance with federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write UDSA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free 866.632.9992 (Voice) Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800.877.8339; or 800.845.6136 (Spanish).USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

For information, please contact

Paul Barker: 248.432.5538 or [email protected]

Ariella Monson: 248.432.5530 or [email protected]

To Benefit the Send a Kid to Camp Fund

22ND ANNUAL

Dr. Robert MatthewsMonday, June 29, 2015

Meadowbrook Country ClubNorthville, MI

HONORING

Contribute online: www.jccdet.org

$300 golfer or $1,200 foursome includes lunch, dogs on the turn, dinner and open bar

Raffle with cash prizes of $1,000 $500 $250

Golf sponsorships, summer camp scholarships ad book, dinner program and raffle tickets at

www.jccdet.org


JOIN US!

The Golf Classic, generously endowed by the Sills family, provides scholarship support for children to attend Center Day Camps, Camp Discovery and will enrich

youth activities at the JCC.


JCC member: $110 if paid by June 22/$140 after June 22Non-member: $140 if paid by June 22/$170 after June 22Team Manager/Coach: Please call about special team pricing! Add $15 per player who needs a league jersey Players age determined as of July 1, 2015 You may also join as a team (Open League)

if you have between 7-10 players and a coach

You MUST register by June 22.

Parent Coaches Needed!The success of our Kenny Goldman Basketball League relies heavily on good coaching. Parents should indicate their interest on the bottom of their childs registration form.

Do you have a new idea for a class? Would you like to see a class at a different time than offered?Find six or more participants and we will teach it (depending on gym and instructor availability).

Sports and RecreationJCC WEST BLOOMFIELD

Bruce Wineman, director: [email protected] or 248.432.5498 Leah Worthy, assistant director: [email protected] or 248.432.5404

Little Kickers SoccerAges 3-5. Four weeks.Session IJune 22-July 13, Monday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $38/$58Session IIJuly 20-August 10, Monday 4:30-5:15 p.m.$38/$58

T-BallAges 3-5. Four weeks.Session IJune 21-July 12, Sunday 11-11:45 a.m. $38/$58June 23-July 14, Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $38/$58Session IIJuly 19-August 9, Sunday 11-11:45 p.m.$38/$58July 21-August 11, Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.$38/$58

Beginning Sports with DadAges 3-5. Four weeks.Session IJune 21-July 12, Sunday 10-10:45 a.m.$38/$58Session IIJuly 19-August 9, Sunday 10-10:45 a.m.$38/$58

Multi-SportsGrades K-3. Four weeks.Session IJune 25-July 16, Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m.$38/$58Session IIJuly 23-August 13, Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m.$38/$58

Basketball Clinic With Pistons Great John LongGrades 3-12Sunday, June 28 1-4 p.m.$25/$30Register by June 25ALL payments due at registration

Kenny Goldman Basketball League League play July 6-August 16

Inline HockeyVinny Jalaba, director: [email protected] or 248.432.5493

Did you know that the first hockey games were played using frozen cow dung?(Its true! But our IHC opts for the more familiar rubber disc.)Come join us this summer for some incredible fun!

Learn To Skate Class Ages 4-9. Eight weeks.June 2-July 21, Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.Helmet and inline skates required (indoor skates preferred). $70/$80

Intro to Hockey Class Ages 5-12. Eight weeks. June 2-July 21, Tuesday 5:15-6 p.m. $70/$80Full hockey equipment required.Registration for ADULT LEAGUES begins June 1.For information about rink rentals, classes and leagues, visit http://www.inlinehockeycenter.org or call 248.432.5584

JCC WEST BLOOMFIELDThursday, May 21 9 a.m.-noon

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE JCCS Life Plus Summer Health Fairs!

* FREE *Fitness classes Delicious, good-for-you snacks

Fun activities Diverse vendors with new ways to be healthy!

For information:Jim Micovich in West Bloomfield:

[email protected] or 248.432.5436 Marc Front in Oak Park: [email protected] or 248.967.4030

JCC OAK PARKSunday, June 28 11 a.m.-2 p.m.


AquaticsJCC WEST BLOOMFIELD

Underneath the Jewish Community Centerin West Bloomfield is a small room filled with red, white and blue pipes that are very thick or small, twist and turn, travel up and down and hold the key to the success of two of the JCCs most popular places.

To arrive, you must first go through locked doors and down a few very narrow steps. Youll hear a lot of whooshing and a loud whirring that makes normal conversation difficult.

Welcome to the room that ensures clean water to the JCCs indoor pool (filled with 202,000 gallons), outdoor pool (220,000 gallons), Rosen childrens pool (16,000 gallons) and two whirlpools (in the mens and womens executive locker rooms). It also houses the JCCs emergency sprinkler system.

The water is constantly rushing through a complex, computerized system to guarantee that it remains clean. The noisy pipes carry water through large containers, including one filled with 6,000 pounds of sand, which is not the same stuff on the beach but is, instead, very fine and shaped in square pieces that filter out tiny items (a broken piece off a bathing cap, for example) that might find their way into water. The sand does its work in a round, white container that resembles a golf ball for King Kong, should he take up the game.

Then theres the chlorine, which comes in tablets that building services and aquatics staff call the hockey pucks, since theyre both virtually the same size and shape. These pellets are dropped into another massive container through which the water passes.

The water is always churning around in the tubes, getting clean and then returning to the pool. There is

never a moment day or night ever when this complicated system is not at work.

Larry Jankowiski, of the JCCs Building Services team, and Ronda Brodsky, Center Splash director, are the experts on what it takes to keep the pools safe and in shape. In addition to actually understanding all the equipment and the chemicals, four times a week they take water samples to the Health Department to make sure that standards are always up to par. (Health Department staff also often stop by on unannounced visits.)

Above ground, too, staff is constantly making certain that the water is clean. Regular rituals include vacuuming with robots or manual equipment, which is done daily (twice a day in the busy summer), and adding handfuls of chlorine. The average person would say, It looks like Ronda is doing pool maintenance, but the real term is broadcasting the chemicals into the water.

One of the greatest mysteries in the world also can be solved with a quick look into the underground maintenance room. Every day, without fail, the aquatics team hears what might be called the Goldilocks porridge refrain regarding the pool water: Its too hot! or Its too cold!

In fact, as a thermometer reveals, the temperature is always the same: a comfortable 82 degrees.

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The JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy offers a learn-to-swim program for children and adults of all ages. Started in 2005 by four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, the academy has taught thousands the importance of water safety and knowing how to swim.The JCC offers a variety of classes to meet every need. From parent-tot classes to private lessons, group classes to stroke development, you can find it all at the JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy! For your FREE evaluation, please call 248.432.5430.

JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Hours in West Bloomfield

Day Academy HoursSunday 1-5 p.m.Monday 3:30-7:30 p.m.Tuesday 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 3:30-7:30 p.m.Thursday 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday ClosedSaturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Registration FeesInitial registration fee of $55 per child includes: Color-coded swim cap Swim progress book Lenny K swimsuit (order online)

Annual registration fee after first year is $15 per child, with maximum of $35 per family, payable in January

Students who take more than one lesson per week receive 10% discount

Families with multiple children enrolled receive 10% off second child and subsequent children

Class Instructor/student ratio Member** Non-member Length of class

Private 1:1 $99/month $110/month 15 minutesGroup 4:1 $70/month $80/month 25 minutes

Parent/Tot 8:1 $60/month $70/month 25 minutesAdvanced Parent/Tot 6:1 $70/month $80/month 25 minutes

Stroke Advance 6:1 $60/month $70/month 25 minutes

JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Rates*

*Billed monthly, based on one class/week. **Swimmer must be a current JCC member to receive member pricing.

Were excited to announce the new AQUACLUB swim team!Aquaclub is a comprehensive swim program, founded and directed by two-time Olympic champ Nimrod Shapira, with competitive teams for all ages and levels!

ABOUT NIMROD SHAPIRAWhen he was only 5, Nimrod Shapira had a near-drowning experience when he fell into the swimming pool at a family event.

For years afterward, he was terrified of the water. But then Nim discovered a passion for sports at the pool and went on to become a successful competitive swimmer. Today, Nim loves to share his excitement for

swimming and is dedicated to educating children and adults about water safety. Every day kids drown and die in the U.S., he says. Teaching kids to be safe and comfortable in the water is our first priority. Helping kids to be the best they can be and seeing them grow as swimmers is the most rewarding job I can ask for. Aquaclub includes a variety of services to help swimmers reach exciting new levels in the pool. These include a swim school, underwater video analysis and clinics with Olympians! Aquaclub coaches are committed to making swimmers the best they be!

Ready To Sign Up? Contact Ronda Brodsky, Center Splash director: [email protected] or 248.432.5502Please note: Participants must complete the 2015 USA

Swimming registration form; have a physical exam or submit a copy of their high school or middle school sports physical; and fill out a new member waiver form, complete with debit card information for electronic payments.

Pre-swim teams will meet Mondays and Thursdays 5:30-6 p.m., and the junior team will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. and Sundays 3-4:30 p.m.

Prices start at just $90 a month. Please call for information. Well be happy to help you find the perfect fit!

AQUACLUB MISSION STATEMENT

At Aquaclub, we are dedicated to sharing our knowledge and passion for swimming, to inspire and empower our swimmers to dream big, and to provide excellence in all we do while providing a safe, nurturing environment.

Our outdoor pool and brand-new grill are now open in West Bloomfield! To inquire about pool membership, please call 248.432.5429.Outdoor Pool Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

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The Berman Center for the Performing Arts Elaine (Hendriks) Smith, director: 248.432.5673 or [email protected] tickets: 248.661.1900 or theberman.org

From the DirectorBy Elaine (Hendriks) Smith

Art and PerceptionI went with my husband to the Diego & Frida exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Diego and Frida had a lot to say, and much of it was said here in Detroit while Diego was painting the now famous DIA murals and Frida was making a name for herself.

I am a huge fan of Diego and Frida and their artwork. Why?Because they werent afraid of where they came from, who they were, who they wanted to honor, their beliefs and what they saw as beautiful. I am moved by them and was so excited to see their work.

So why did one picture of them touch me to my core? Its the picture of them kissing on the scaffolding at the DIA.I think its their passion, which you can feel in their art, and their unwillingness to ever say anything negative about each other (even for the year they divorced). They were always devoted to each other and their art. They were never afraid of it. I respect that in them, and I look for it in others.

My husband is a beautiful person.Hes a nurse by profession, but in his heart a visual artist lives. I love walking with him through the DIA because hes fascinated by brush strokes and tiny details that others dont notice.He will get his nose so close to a painting or sketch that I will wonder if it will touch.He will look at a tiny pile of paint for the longest time.

Come find your magic at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts!

My favorite part of that?Watching him.I find that this is strange because I used to spend at least one day a week strolling around the DIA when I was a student at Wayne State University. I find peace and inspiration in all of the art there and love the visiting exhibits, but I find more beauty in watching my husband do the same.

A few months ago, I was talking to someone who is constantly telling me that hes not an artsy person. He repeatedly told me that he saw a pianist who was wonderful, and he wants very much to see her again.I wonder if he knows that when it comes to this pianist, he is an artsy person. And no, I havent told him.

My uncle just got married on a beach on Florida. I watched as family members of all ages and backgrounds took beautiful ocean-side pictures and put them up on Facebook and Instagram. While scrolling through these photos, some of which could have been in a magazine, I wondered if people thought of the joy they had managed to capture while taking the pictures.

In my office at The Berman are three amazing photographs that people always assume I purchased, but actually my daughter took them for a high school class. They are moments frozen in time when she was inspired by their beauty. I wonder if she knows shes sharing that beauty with everyone who walks in my office.Life is surrounded by art.Its infused in everything.What I feel lucky about today?That I see it.

Thank you to all the Friends of The Berman for their support in preserving the arts through their generosity.

JUNE4 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Michigan Board of Cantors: Off the Bimah Presented by the Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival$35/$45

22 (Monday) 7:30 p.m. Hava Nashira: Israel in Song and Melody,featuring Lauren and Hazzan Daniel Gross, accompanied by an ensemble from the Detroit Symphony OrchestraPresented by Wayne State Universitys Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies $27

JULY16 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.DSO Neighborhood Series, with Andres Cardenes, conductor and violinRossini: Overture to La Scala di setaVivaldi: Violin concertos from La StarvaganzaMozart: Symphony No. 41 JupiterFor tickets: www.dso.org

AUGUST13 (Thursday) 8 p.m.The Jungle Book, starring participants from Center Day Camps theatre camp

Showing This Summer at The Berman!

Special EventsHost your next special event at the JCC!Whether its a meeting, birthday party or wedding reception, the JCC is the perfect place to hold your event!Our great facility includes conference rooms, social halls, a teen center, indoor and outdoor pools, a beautiful gym, an inline hockey area and more, all available for rent to members and the general public. Please call for available dates. Ariella Monson: [email protected] or 248.432.5530

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SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment)Adina Pergament, director: 248.432.5470 or [email protected]

YOURE INVITED TO

SAJE in the Summer!Dont miss this opportunity for summertime learning with two outstanding scholars!

Professor Anita Norich: Tevye: The Milkman and the FiddlerAuthor and University of Michigan Professor Anita Norich will use versions of Fiddler on the Roof from throughout the world to consider the way this iconic film (turning 50 this year!) is interpreted by different cultures. Monday, June 29, 7-8:30 p.m.$12

Professor Michael Weiss: First Principles: Reading Genesis for the Big IdeasMichigan State University Professor Michael Weiss will consider the most challenging questions of our time: Session 1: What is Good? Extracting a world-view from the stories of creationSession 2: What is God? Diverse perspectives in a monotheistic traditionSession 3: What is Man? The dual nature of humanitySession 4: What is Evil? Sin, punishment and biblical justiceSession 5: What is Israel? Abrahams faith, family and covenantWednesdays, June 24, July 1, 8, 15 and 29 (No class July 22), 10-11:30 a.m.Tickets are $12 each or $50 for the full series.Advance registration required.To purchase tickets, visit theberman.org or call 248.661.1900.

Stephen Gottlieb Music FestivalThe Michigan Board of Cantors: Off the BimahThursday, June 4 - 7:30 p.m.Local cantors and cantorial soloists come off the bimah to present selections from their personal favorites including Broadway, jazz, opera, American Songbook, Israel and Yiddish classics. The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

Reserved seatingJCC member: $35 Non-member: $45 (Includes service charge)

To purchase tickets: Theberman.org or 248.661.1900

Sponsoring Organizations:Adat Shalom SynagogueCongregation Beth ShalomCongregation Bnai MosheCongregation Shaarey ZedekCongregations Shaarey Zedek of East LansingCredit Union ONEHenry Ford West Bloomfield HospitalTemple Beth ElTemple IsraelTemple Kol AmiTemple Shir Shalom

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The Matthews Sports Exhibit Be sure to stop by and visit the Matthews Sports Exhibit at the JCC in West Bloomfield!This impressive exhibit, from the collection of Dr. Robert Matthews, features memorabilia from leading sports stars, past and present, and includes: An original work of art, depicting 26 current

and former Jewish baseball players, that includes autographs and personal inscriptions.

An autographed copy of the 1948 first edition of Babe Ruths autobiography.

A signed check and a handwritten 1934 income tax return filled out by Morris Moe Berg. An American League catcher and coach, a Princeton grad and friend of Albert Einstein, Berg also worked as a spy for the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) before and during WWII. His 1934 photos of Tokyo helped Gen. Jimmy Doolittle plan his 1942 air raid on the Japanese capital.

Two kippot signed by Sandy Koufax, from only a handful of such items known to exist. The kippot were intended to be given as awards to students at a Jewish religious school.

A baseball and bat signed by Tigers legend Hank Greenberg.

Miguel Cabreras signed baseballs, bats and batting helmet.

A program and ticket from the first Super Bowl. A football helmet signed by the 1972 Miami

Dolphins, the only National Football League team to complete a perfect (17-0) season, including winning the Super Bowl.

A check signed by legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi.

Sandy Koufax

Center Day Camps Committee Chair Harry Jones (far right) receives a check from members of the teen club the Regals,

which held a scrap paper drive to raise funds for camp scholarships. Regals representatives include (from left)

Ronnie Brown, Harvey Krupp and Teddie Sokol. Taken at the JCC on Woodward Avenue.

A seder at the JCC in West Bloomfield in 1982.Photo by Benyas-Kaufman

Celebrating Purim at the JCC on Meyers Road.

Photos courtesy the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives


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Janice Charach GalleryKelly Kaatz, director: 248.432.5579 or [email protected]

Please join us for theMichigan Water Color Society 68th Annual Exhibition Through July 16

Center Travel Marilyn Wolfe, director: 248.432.5471 or [email protected] Adventures await you when you go on a journey with Center Travel! Whether youre interested in a day trip in Michigan or a 10-day experience abroad, Center Travel has something for you!Transportation to and from most events is available from the JCC in Oak Park and in West Bloomfield. Please join us for

A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur at the Tipping Point Theatre, preceded by lunch at the Guernsey Dairy. Sunday, June 7. $62/$72.Dance party at the JCC in West Bloomfield, Monday, June 8, 1-3 p.m. $3 per person at the door. Pippin at the Fisher Theatre, Sunday, June 14. Presented in partnership with Village in the Woods. JCC and Village members $105/Non-members $115/Members who wish to purchase a ticket without transportation $95.The Bikinis at Meadowbook Theatre, Wednesday, June 17, preceded by lunch at Kruse & Muer. $96/$106.Big Fish at the Crosswell Opera House and lunch at JRs Grill and Pub in Adrian, Sunday, July 19. $72/$82.What a Wonderful World at the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, Ontario. Wednesday, June 24, preceded by lunch at Olives Restaurant. $129/$139. You must have proof of U.S. citizenship to attend.Shipshewana, Indiana, Monday and Tuesday, June 29-30. Presented in conjunction with Action Tours, the trip includes an Amish buggy ride, barn tour, visit to Quilt Gardens, ticket to Josiah for President and time at the flea market. $219 double occupancy/$275 single occupancy.Meijer Gardens, The Splendors of Shiga: Treasures from Japan and King Tut exhibit in Grand Rapids, Thursday, July 9. $89/$99.Eastern Market tour (with optional lunch at Roma Caf), Tuesday, July 14. $24/$30. Detroit Public Library tour and lunch at Maccabees, Tuesday, July 21. $62/$72.Henry IV at the Michigan Shakespeare Festival in Canton, Sunday, August 2, preceded by lunch at the Hayden Grill. $72/$82.A Taste of Detroit, Thursday, August 13. Co-sponsored by Jewish Vocational Service, this trip features a tour of the Motown Museum and more. $53/$63.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, August 14-16. Presented in partnership with the Birmingham Community House. $1,099 double occupancy.Oregon Coast and Pacific Northwest, 10 days and nine nights (including two nights in San Francisco), August 15-24. Presented in conjunction with Shoreline Tours. $3,179 triple occupancy/$3,299 double occupancy/$4,449 single occupancy.Butzel Get-Away, Sunday, August 23-Friday, August 28. See listing in Russian Jewish Life for more information. The Sound of Music or Oedipus Rex at the Stratford Festival, Wednesday, September 2. $199 includes one play and dinner at the Elmhurst Inn.Carousel at the Stratford Festival, Wednesday, October 13. $199 includes one play and dinner at the Elmhurst Inn. Vermont, New Hampshire and the Finger Lakes, October 10-17. Presented in conjunction with Shoreline Tours and Travel. $1,659 triple occupancy/$1,799 double occupancy/$2,379 single occupancy.Cuba: A Jewish Mission, October 19-27. $3,249 double occupancy/single supplement add $525.Philadelphia, including visits to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Museum, the Jewish-American Museum and the Barnes Museum, October 26-29.Danube Discovery: Seven-night cruise on the River Ambassador, plus two nights in Prague (including Jewish tour of the city), November 1-10. From $2,775 double occupancy. Airfare additional. Limited spaces available.

COMING IN AUGUSTDetroit Graffiti Artists Exhibition, with Fel3000ft, Malt, Tead & DecoAugust 9-September 24Opening Reception: Sunday, August 9 from 4-8 p.m.This exhibition features four of Detroits top graffiti artists, whose clients include Ford Motor Co., Coca-Cola, Adidas, Sierra Mist and Harley Davidson, working together for the first time.

GALLERY HOURSMonday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday noon-4 p.m.246.432.5579

And in the Side Gallery: Linden

And in the Side Gallery:Janice PolzinA graduate of the College for Creative Studies, Polzin describes her art as Moving lines speaking to the interconnectedness of the natural world, humanity and the abstract perception of reality.

Havana, Cuba

Established in 1946, the Michigan Water Color Society advocates the highest standards in art along with the individuals journey of self- discovery. The organization works to promote a stronger awareness of and interest in watercolor and further education in the contemporary arts.

Celebrating creatures of mythology, Winged Fabrication uses an ancient painting technique that combines beeswax, resin, pigment and fire.Through July 16


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The Active Adult ProgramNoemi Herzig, director: [email protected] or 248.967.4030

Simply Delicious Kosher Ethnic Cooking Class, with Mimi Markofsky May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10 7:30 p.m.JCC Oak Park$15 per class or four classes for $48RSVP to Rosa at 248.967.4030

Dance and Dessert with live music Monday, June 8, 1-3 p.m.JCC West BloomfieldRSVP to Marilyn: 248.432.5471 by June 4 $3

Cliff Monear and Kelly Broadway in Concert Tuesday, June 16, 1 p.m.JCC West Bloomfield$3 in advance or $5 at the doorRSVP to Rosa: 248.967.4030

Wendy Evans: Post-Impressionism: French Art, 1886-1905 Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m.JCC West Bloomfield$3

(IRP) Institute for Retired ProfessionalsSharon Levine, director: 248.967.4030 or [email protected]

All groups are open to IRP members. Non-IRP members are welcome to visit three times before joining.

OAK PARKDiscussion Groups

Current Events II, 1 p.m. second and fourth ThursdayExploring the Visual Arts, 11 a.m. second and fourth FridayFilm Study I, 2:45 p.m. first and third MondayIRP Singers, 12:30 p.m. second and fourth WednesdayJewish Thought Through the Ages, 1 p.m. every MondayOpera, 1 p.m. first and third TuesdaySocial Action-Tikun Olam-Social Justice, 1 p.m. first and third ThursdayStudy of Poetry, 11 a.m. first and third Tuesday

Lunch & Learn1 p.m. Friday, August 21

WEST BLOOMFIELDDiscussion GroupsArt of Money Management., 10 a.m. first and third WednesdayBiographies, 4:30 p.m. second and fourth MondayCurrent Events I, 1 p.m. first and fourth ThursdayFilm Study ll, 1 p.m. first and third TuesdayHistory, 2:30 p.m. first and third WednesdayImplications of Science and Technology, 10:30 a.m. second and fourth TuesdayMedical Issues, 11 a.m. second and fourth ThursdayMusic Lovers, 1 p.m. second and fourth TuesdayNational and International Issues, 2:30 p.m. second and fourth WednesdayPhotography, 10 a.m. second and fourth WednesdayPlay Reading, 11 a.m. first and third ThursdayShort Story, 10:30 a.m. first and third Tuesday

Lunch & Learn1 p.m. Friday, June 19Steve Freedman, Head of Hillel Day School: Hillels New and Innovative Approach to Elementary School Education

Harry S. Kirsh Lecture SeriesThe Berman Center for Performing Arts7:30 pmWednesday, July 8: TBAWednesday, July 15: Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky, former U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria and Brazil, and professor of International Policy and Practice at the University of MichiganWednesday, July 22: Professor Howard Lupovitch, director, Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies, and Associate Professor of History at Wayne State University

Groups that meet outside the JCCDinner & Conversation Gad Abouts Kindness Corps

Rob Bourassa in Concert Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m.JCC Oak Park$6 in advance or $8 at the doorRSVP to Rosa: 248.967.4030

Royal Garden Trio in Concert Tuesday, June 30, 1 p.m.JCC West Bloomfield$3 in advance or $5 at the doorRSVP to Rosa: 248.967.4030

Wendy Evans: Rembrandt and the Jews of Amsterdam Thursday, July 16, 11 a.m.JCC West Bloomfield$3

SAVE THE DATE! Family Fun Day:

JCC FESTIVAL OF COLORS!Bring friends and family for a terrific

afternoon of games, food and fun!

August 23

The Royal Garden Trio

Rob Burassa


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Cancer Thrivers Network for Jewish WomenTracy Agranove, coordinator: [email protected] or 248.432.5467

Knitting with the Thrivers Come make blankets for chemo patients!Meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of every monthSummer dates: June 15, July 20, August 20JCC West Bloomfield

Book ClubMonday, June 1 1 p.m.This months book: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk KiddPlease feel free to bring a kosher meal to enjoy while we discuss the book.JCC West BloomfieldRSVP to Adina Devine: 248.642.6350 or [email protected]

Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media CenterFrancine Menken, director: [email protected] or 248.432.5546

SUMMER HOURSMonday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday: 10 a.m.-noonSunday: Closed

Cool off in the library this summer!Stop by and relax as you read a magazine or The New York Times, choose a good book or check out a DVD.

Come find your treasure at our Summer Used Book Sale!Best sellers, cookbooks, biographies, childrens books and much more!July 27-30

Whats for Lunch?

Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask whats for lunch. ~ Orson Welles

Featuring delightful dishes from JCC staff, board, members and friends

Dinner and Dessert!Honey-Garlic Salmon1 fillet of fresh salmon 4 tbsp. hoisin sauce 4 tbsp. honey 4-5 fresh cloves of garlic, crushedMix hoisin sauce, honey and crushed garlic well and spread over top of salmon. Bake uncovered at 4250 for 30 minutes or until done.

Pumpkin Cheesecake3 8 oz. packages of cream cheese 1 c. sugar 1 c. sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1 large can of pumpkin pie mix (not plain pumpkin) 2 graham cracker pie crustsBeat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beat on low speed after each, just until blended.In another bowl, mix together 2 cups of the cream cheese mixture and 1 cup of the pumpkin pie mix; pour into graham cracker crust. Repeat and pour into second crust. Bake at 3500 for 1-1.5 hours or until center is set.

JCC MACCABI GAMES & ARTSFEST 2015

JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest 2015Ariella Monson, director: [email protected] or 248.432.5530

We wish all of our 2015 JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest participants a great time in Milwaukee and Ft. Lauderdale!To be a part of Team Detroit next year, please contact Franci Silver ([email protected]) or Karen Gordon ([email protected]).

Russian Jewish LifeBen Opengeym, director: [email protected] or 248.967.4030

Saturday, June 20 Day trip to Russian Lake (Fish Lake), with a visit to the Russian-American Association of Detroit, lunch, fishing, swimming and boating. $30.

Wednesday, July 8Day trip to Lake Michigan for swimming, games, lunch, tour and wine and cheese tasting at the Dutch Village. $70.

Sunday, August 23-Friday, August 28Butzel Resort includes kosher cuisine, live entertainment, happy hour, campfires and more. $575/$600 double occupancy or $750/$800 single occupancy, plus $50 round-trip transportation.

2 p.m. every Tuesday at the JCC in Oak Park:Conversational English class

Dutch Village

Fish Lake

Butzel Resort

Adina & Aaron Pergament and children.Adina is director of the JCCs SAJE

(Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment)


Special Needs Nichole Shotwell, director: [email protected] or 248.432.5460RSVP to all programs: Mone Whitney: 248.432.5457 or [email protected]

June 4 Pizza Party and Movie Please call Monee with movie suggestions. $5July 16 Karaoke and Munchies$4

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My Life with Autism By Malik Molloy

The topic of my speech is how my autism sometimes makes my life difficult. I want to tell you about some of my symptoms that make it hard for me to do many things, but especially to socialize and make friends.

My autism is a result of the fact that my brain is wired differently. All the connections (like cords to different computers) for speech, memory, hearing, balance, taste, smell, are connected in different ways in my brain. This is why I have some symptoms which are a problem for me.

One problem is my hearing. I have supersensitive hearing, hearing all the noises at once in any place I am in. Yet if you are standing in front of me and say something like Did you see the Super Bowl on Sunday? only part of those words enter my brain and I may only hear part of what you said like Did Super Bowl Sunday. The words get all jammed. Its like a bad connection on a cell phone and I have to try to figure out what you just said. This may make you think Im deaf or stupid, but it is just the way my brain works.

My autism also makes it hard for me to speak. I may know what I am trying to say in my head, but my brain cant find the right words quickly enough or even at all. I am always saying I cant explain or Im saying it wrong. I also sometimes say the wrong thing then have to say Im sorry.

I also can look at somebody, and I wont be able to read their facial expression or their body language. I cant tell by looking at someone if they are unhappy, angry, sad, nervous or bored. I dont understand teasing. If someone comes up and playfully gives me a tap on the arm, I may think they are trying to hurt me. If you give me a compliment, I may think it is fake and you are feeling sorry for me. When Im in a group of people who are laughing, I cant tell whether they are laughing at something they said or laughing at me. I dont know how to get other people to talk about something they are interested in. I can only talk about things I know.

I have other symptoms that may make me seem strange or different. I am very sensitive to touch. This means that I cant wear clothes that are rough. It also means that if I get hit or hurt, the pain feels a lot worse. I also have an acute sense of smell, and some smells are so strong they may make me feel sick. My sense of taste is also supersensitive, and this means that I am very picky about the kinds of food I will eat. My sense of balance and coordination is very limited, and this makes it hard for me to write or play sports.

But all of these symptoms dont mean that I am not smart or aware of lots of things like everyone else. I can look at a list of spelling words once, then get 100% on a test. I can go on a computer, and read and search and type just like other people.

The hardest thing is that the symptoms caused by my autism are like a shell around me keeping me from being able to make the friendships I would like to have. The reason I like to play video games on my computer so much is that when I am playing with others, no one knows that I have autism. They cant see or hear me, and I can type in my responses as I play. To the others that I am playing with, I am just like every other person.

Malik Molloy has been participating in the Kids All Together program since he was 8 and is now a freshman at Clawson High School.

July 30 Painting with a TwistRSVP by July 23$6August 13 Bingo and SnacksRSVP by August 6$4

August 27 BBQ and GrillMeet at the camp pavilion. Take Drake entrance and go straight. Take exit on right, up the gravel road. Pavilion is on the right.RSVP by August 6$5

Q Where can you can find a collection of mosaics showing some of Jewish historys greatest figures?

A On the lower level of the JCC in West Bloomfield. The mosaics all in black, white and grey include Israeli author S.Y. Agnon, Albert Einstein, Marc Chagall and Saul Bellow and hang on the walls across from the Jewish Ensemble Theatre. The artist was Harry Lui (1914-2005), a native of Berlin who fled to New York to escape the Nazis. A family friend helped Lui find a home in Flint, where he worked as a translator and designer. Lui spent the last years of his life in Southfield.

Q Where will you see a huge collection of folders, papers and boxes that chart an organization that has been part of the JCC for more than 65 years?

A That group would be the Jewish Parents Institute, and its long and fascinating history is chronicled in a collection of everything from papers to cookbooks in the West Bloomfield JCCs Arts, Culture and Education department. Founded in 1947 (when Harry Truman was president!), JPI is a secular organization open to all kinds of families; it includes a Sunday school and holiday celebrations. Today, Marilyn Wolfe serves as head of the JPI.

Fun, curious and fascinating facts about the JCCs in West Bloomfield and Oak Park

Q What is the large statue near the front entrance of the JCC in West Bloomfield?A The statue is called The Last Kaddish, a memorial to victims of the Holocaust, and it was created by Aharon Bezalel (1926-2012).Born in Afghanistan, Bezalel settled in Israel with his family in 1938. As a boy, he studied gold and silver crafting and miniature carving. He also studied sculpture in Jerusalem and established the arts department at the Seligsberg Vocational School, where he taught for 20 years. Bezalel held exhibits in Israel, New York and Paris and was the author of To Leave a Blessing - Memories of a Jewish Boy from Harat, Afghanistan.The Last Kaddish features a collection of tall, haunting figures that are also faceless, because, the artist said, faces may change for each one who views the figures, but the neshoma (soul) remains steadfast. To each of us, the figures in the memorial are or should be our Jewish mishpochah (family), for their soul is our soul, and together we are the survivors, which The Last Kaddish symbolizes. To see a smaller version of the sculpture, come to the JCC lobby, just past the Janice Charach Gallery.

From the JCCs Department of Special Needs

Malik Molloy (center) with friends


Andee Liberman, director: [email protected] 248.432.5451 Shalom Street: The Address for Jewish DiscoveryStop by Shalom Street and experience the fun!Shalom Street is a dynamic place for anyone aged 1-100 to experience Jewish life through experiential learning.Opened in 2003, Shalom Street works with community educators to create, design and deliver programming that meets the unique needs of the Jewish community.Visit Metro Detroits address for Jewish discovery to explore, play and create!

OUR CURRENT EXHIBIT:Across the Board: From Dreidel to XboxIf you havent seen this exhibit, stop by soon! It will close on August 14. Explore the cave of the Maccabees and play

the worlds oldest game. Play in a 1960s toy store and learn about

the Jewish creators behind some of the most famous toys!

Create race cars, fish tanks, slime and other hands-on projects with us! Visit every Sunday to make a different project!

HOURSMonday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday: closed *Special hours available for groupsExhibit made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Charles H. Gershenson Trust Fund

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Story SundaysJoin us for a morning or afternoon of stories, crafts and snacks! Call for dates and times.

Birthday PartiesBuild a birthday experience based on your childs interests. Giant board games, stories, crafts, pizza and cupcakes. Its a perfect way to celebrate!

Day at the JUse Shalom Street as home base for a day of swimming, playing in the JCC gym and creating cool art projects at the museum!

School ProgrammingWhether you represent a congregational religious school, home school or are seeking an interfaith learning opportunity, we offer a variety of opportunities for students of all ages. Customizable Jeopardy game Life-size custom board game Shtender lessons and more!

Teen ProgrammingShalom Street offers tours and experiences tailored to engage teens.

PLEASE NOTE:

Shalom Street will be closed August 16-October 16 while we create

our next spectacular exhibit, opening Sunday, October 18!

Sports and RecreationOAK PARKWEST BLOOMFIELD

Director: Judy Front, 248.432.5630 or [email protected] Director: Cathy Fresia, 248.432.5628 or [email protected] makes Wednesdays so WONDERFUL at the JCC in Oak Park?Weve got drop-in recreational volleyball, for ages 16 and older, every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m.!FREE for JCC members and $5 for non-members.

SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE:Karate Institute of Oak ParkSundayJune 7, 14, 21, 28 $36/$54July 12, 19, 26 $27/$41August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30$45/$68TuesdayJune 2, 9, 16, 23, 30$45/$68July 7, 14, 21, 28$36/$54August 4, 11, 18, 25$36/$54Pay per month. Receive a 25% discount when you enroll for classes on Sunday and Tuesday.

Birthday Parties

Hold your next birthday party at the JCC! We can entertain guests with sports, climbing wall, gym games, races, yoga, arts and crafts, pool games or open gym. Call 248.967.4030 for prices.

Tang Soo Do KarateAges 7 and older. Korean martial arts and self-defense with 3rd-degree black belt Matthew Ankrom. Boys/Men:Sunday 3:15-4 p.m. and Tuesday 6-7 p.m.Co-ed:Sunday 4-5 p.m. and Tuesday 7-8 p.m.

Pickle BallSaturday 1-3 p.m.Free/$3


CAMP DISCOVERY

Whats New for 2015? Campers choice of daily rotations Two-week sessions (art and tech camps)

JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy offered during camp (additional fee) Sherrill Berman Childrens Art Education Fund Jewish-themed projects weekly Great new camps: Private I. Detective, NFL Flag Football, British Multi-Sports,

Self-defense and Kidpreneur Tech Camp! Tzedakah box auction and Camp Discovery 5-year birthday party

Discover Your Happy at Camp Discovery!

[email protected] 248.967.4030Catalog and registration at www.jccdet.org/opcamps

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Jewish Community Center Oak Park

Are your kids ready to have a happy summer? Then be sure to sign up today for Camp Discovery! From art to drama, baseball to web page building, British sports to chess, choices abound that will fulfill your childrens

dreams, develop their minds and open the door to unforgettable adventures!

Director: Judy Front 248.432.5630 or [email protected] Manager: Jaime Baker, 248.432.5640 or [email protected]

Co-ed Recreational Swim TeamAges 7 and older$27/$41 for three weeks.Tuesday 6:15-7 p.m.June 2, 9, 16

Girls Recreational Swim Team(Classes are held during womens-only swim time) Ages 7 and older$27/$41 for three weeks.Thursday 5-5:45 p.m.June 4, 11, 18

AquaticsOAK PARK

*Billed monthly, based on one class/week.**Swimmer must be a current JCC member to receive member pricing.

Day Academy Hours Co-ed Women only Men only

Sunday 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Monday 4-7 p.m. 4-5:30 p.m.; 6:30-7 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday 4-7 p.m. 4-4:30 p.m.; 6-7 p.m. 4:30-6 p.m.

Wednesday 4-7 p.m. 4-5 p.m.; 6:30-7 p.m. 5-6:30 p.m.

Thursday 4-7 p.m. 4-4:30 p.m.; 6-7 p.m. 4:30-5:55 p.m.

Class Instructor/student ratio Member** Non-member Length of class

Private 1:1 $99/month $110/month 15 minutesGroup 4:1 $70/month $80/month 25 minutes

Parent/Tot 8:1 $60/month $70/month 25 minutesAdvanced Parent/Tot 6:1 $70/month $80/month 25 minutes

JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy in Oak Park

JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Rates*

Safety WeekJuly 26-30Come watch the spectacular JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy in action (during normal swim academy hours) and see why this is the countrys BEST program! The core purpose of the JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy is to teach and inspire children to be water safe.During Safety Week, we will put swimmers through survival tests, giving parents the knowledge that their children can survive in real-life situations.

Registration FeesInitial registration fee of $55 per child includes: Color-coded swim cap Swim progress book Lenny K swimsuit (order online)

Parent/tot registration fee ($45) does not include swim cap.

Adult registration fee is $15 and includes a swim cap.To schedule your FREE evaluation, contact Judy Front.For more information: www.jccdet.org/lkswim or www.lennykswim.org


D. Dan & Betty Kahn BuildingEugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus6600 W. Maple RoadWest Bloomfield, MI 48322

Jimmy Prentis Morris BuildingA. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus15110 W. Ten Mile RoadOak Park, MI 48237

www.jccdet.org

Sorry, but we cannot accept tube or projection TVs, any alkaline batteries, refrigerators, air conditioners or light bulbs.

Items will be recycled by ElectroCycle, and money collected will benefit JCC programming.Please bring your items to the front desk in the main lobby of the JCC in West Bloomfield. Drop-off times are 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday.


Computers

Cell phones

LCD monitors

Mice (the computer kind; thanks, but well pass on the live [or dead] ones)

Speakers

VCRs and DVD players

Microwaves

Lithium batteries (terminals MUST be taped)

Hard drives

Battery back-ups

Docking stations

Coffee machines

Lamps

Ink or toner cartridges

Key boards

Laptops

Wires

Cables

Printers

Fax machines

Copiers

Servers

Modems

Routers

YEAR-ROUND

Be part of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroits NEW

Get rid of all that old junk you know you need to clean up (Trust us: you will make your spouse/partner/mother VERY happy!)

Save the Earth by recycling all this stuff instead of adding to a landfill! Turn your trash into $$$ to benefit the JCC!

COME CLEAN,

BE GREEN PROJECT!

For more information, please contact Randy Gavorin at

248.432.5452 or [email protected].

Thank you!

Youve heard about the proverbial elephant in the room.

But what about the elephant in the landfill? Or rather, the lack of one.

About eight months ago, thanks to IT Director Randy Gavorin, the JCC initiated the Come Clean, Go Green recycling initiative. The project takes old electronics and metals, grinds them down in shredders and then sells the small pieces to manufacturers. All proceeds are used to support JCC programming.

To date, the JCC has recycled more than 7 tons of material, which is equal to about 7 CARS or ONE ELEPHANT. And boy, have we seen some interesting stuff! Randy reports that the most popular item

making an appearance at least once a week is the microwave. Among the weird and wonderful treasures that have turned up in our recycling bins: A slide projector from the 1950s; a coffee grinder; toaster ovens; web TVs; and plenty of lamps.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to bring items in and help us save the earth!Got something to donate? See flyer at left for a complete list of what we can accept.

Please bring your items to the front desk in the main lobby of the JCC in West Bloomfield.

Drop-off times are Monday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

How One Slide Projector+ A Lot of Microwaves

+ Other Junk = 7 TONS

Your level of commitment and support help to ensure services and programming at our Jewish Community Center. Pillars of Light Donors are entitled to: Invitations to patron events for major cultural programming Recognition on the JCC Wall of Honor Recognition in major JCC publications Recognition at the JCCs annual meeting and at all patron events Personal concierge service to handle your Center needs, reservations and

programming requests Pillars of Light will not be approached by the JCC Development Department

for contributions during the 2015/2016 fiscal year

To learn more about the Pillars of Light program, call Director of Development Operations Paul Barker at 248.432.5538.

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