Cultural ArtsNancy Greenberg

Cultural Arts Director, Adult/Senior Adult Director x 232 ngreenberg@worcesterjcc.org

JCC Gallery Happenings

On Display: Vartus Varadian, Chinese Brush Paintings November/December

Vartus Varadian, a graphic designer and art director by educa-tion turned to Chinese Brush Painting as a means of meditation, and inspiration after her sudden diagnosis and subsequent treatments for cancer in 2009.

She is on the mend and continues her creativity with Chinese Brush Painting and her works (paintings and cards) are sold through numerous galleries and gift stores.

NEW! Live Lectures from NYC’s 92nd Street YLive satellite broadcast programs presented by the Worcester JCC, Congregation Beth Israel, Temple Emanuel Sinai and the Jewish Federation of Central Mass. All programs held in the library at Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worc.

$5 per person per broadcast

Monday, November 4, 8pm Renowned attorney and author Alan Der-showitz, interviewed on his newly published memoir by writer and CNN analyst Jeffrey Toobin. Dershowitz has been described as one of the most distinguished defenders of individual rights in the world.

Tuesday, November 19, 8:15pm Haaretz senior correspondent Ari Shavit and New Yorker editor David Remnick, discussing “The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel,” based on Shavit’s new book My Promised Land: The Triumph and Trag-edy of Israel. The two writers will analyze Israel’s fraught history and its prospects for the future.

Yiddish Schmooze - NEW!A low key group for both mavens and those who would like to brush up on Yiddish. Stories, songs, jokes, music and more! Sure to be entertaining and educational! All are welcome!Moderator: Harold Gurwitz, Yiddish maven Will meet monthly at 1 pm at the JCC:Wednesdays: November 20, December 18

Free and open to the community. Please RSVP to Nancy, x 232

worcesterjcc.org • 508.756.71092

Bling it ON!Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Worcester JCC Lobby

Fun fashion jewelry...unique and so reasonably priced...with something for everyone! A gift for you…..a gift for them! Stop by our table in the JCC lobby...we would love to help you with your holiday shopping! A portion of the proceeds benefits JCC Cultural Arts programs.

DVD Series/Brown Bag Lunch No fee. Thursdays at 11:30am Drop-in

Great World Religions: Islam, the Teaching Company. Taught by Professor John Esposito of Georgetown University. Islam’s role as both a religion and a way of life as well as its deep impact on world affairs, historically and today.

JCC Book ClubNo fee. 2nd Monday of the month at 10:30am. The Club welcomes newcomers. Must be a JCC member. Feel free to drop-in!

November 11: My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

December 9: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

Monday, January 13: The Cuckoo’s Calling, by J.K. Rowling

Senior Adult Annual Hanukkah LuncheonTuesday, December 3, 2013, 12pm

Location: Bet Shalom Apartments 475 Chandler St., Worcester Fee: $4 All are welcome!

Please reserve by Wed., Nov. 26, by calling 508-756-7109, Sue; x 273 or Nancy; x 232

Don’t miss our annual Hanukkah Luncheon, featuring potato latkes, and entertainment by “Deux Amis”, with Driftin’ Sam (Politz) on accordion and vocals and “Ozark Lizzie (Bronstein) on fiddle, playing an eclectic mix of traditional holiday and klezmer music along with some Cajun dance tunes!

Author EventMark Cohen, Author of: Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman Wednesday, December 4, 7:00pm Location: Worcester JCC Fifty years ago Allan Sherman released his megahit song “Hello Muddah, Hello Fad-duh,”. Sherman changed American comedy and popular culture, bringing ethnicity into the mainstream. Mark Cohen, the leading expert on Sherman, was given exclusive access to Sherman’s papers, recordings and interviews to write this first biography of the groundbreaking song parodist. Cohen will include musical clips of Sherman’s lost Jewish parodies.

Membership Kelly Whalen, Membership Director x 236, kwhalen@worcesterjcc.org

Teen And College Age Memberships New!Teen Membership $20/month Ages 13 & 14*, Ages 15-17, no enrollment fee

Teen memberships are continuous month-to-month. To cancel, a 30-day advance written notice of cancellation is required. 1st months payment of $20 is required at sign up. Can-not be prorated. *Fitness Center open to children 15 years & older. Ages 11 -14 have access to the fitness center only after the completion of a 2 hour youth training course for an additional $70. Contact Elaine Drawbridge, x 230, to schedule training.

College Student $30/Month Ages 18 - 22, no enrollment fee

Refer a Friend and Save!Every time you refer a new member you will receive a credit toward your next mem-bership renewal! It’s our way of thanking you for your support! Please see our website for details and credit amounts!

Health Insurance ReimbursementsMany health insurance companies will reimburse a portion of your JCC membership fees. We are happy to provide you with a letter and receipt that you can submit to your insurer. Requests can be made at the kiosk or see Kelly! We are happy to announce the JCC participates with Tufts Health Plan. If you are a client of Tufts Health Plan please con-tact them directly for more information.

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