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REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR:JCC MEMBERS:

Thursday, January 3

GUESTS: Friday, January 4

January - February - March 2019

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Film Appreciation: The Artist Faces the CameraInstructor: Moylan Mills, Ph.D.Faculty, Penn State UniversityWe will view and discuss six films that deal on an intimate basis with the lives and careers of six remarkable artists: Hedy Lamarr, Ingrid Bergman, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ingmar Bergman, August Rodin and Louis Kahn.6 Mondays • 10:00am - 12:30pm February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25

JCC Member: $60 Guest: $75

Christine’s Art ClassInstructor: Christine Lyons Rendell, M.A. Art Educator, Fine Artist, Graphic ArtistChristine provides individualized instruction in all mediums within this relaxed and friendly group setting. Bring your art supplies.New students welcome!6 Mondays • 10:00am - 12 Noon January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18


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Upcoming Trips

To Kill a Mockingbird: New Broadway DramaSunday, March 17Leave from 1721 Federation Annex 10:30am Return approximately 7:45pmHarper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning American classic To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Broadway in a new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin, and stars Jeff Daniels as Atticus Finch.

JCC Member: $185 Guest: $205Includes round trip coach transportation, orchestra seating, driver’s gratuity, snack on return trip. Lunch on your own.

Come From Away: Original Broadway MusicalSunday, April 7Leave from 1721 Federation Annex 10:30am Return approximately 7:45pmCome From Away is a musical set in the days following the September 11 attacks and tells the true story of what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada as part of Operation Yellow Ribbon. JCC Member: $180 Guest: $195Includes round trip coach transportation, orchestra seating, driver’s gratuity, snack on return trip. Lunch on your own.

Trip registration begins Thursday, January 3 at 9am for JCC Members, January 4 at 9am for Guests. Trip Registration in person or online only.

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TUESDAYMusic Appreciation: BeethovenInstructor: Mark Pinzur, Musical Director, Moorestown Theatre CompanyBeethoven, a true child of the Enlightenment, had been thinking of setting Schiller’s “Ode to Joy” to music in his mid-twenties. As with many of his greatest works, he wrote sketches for many years trying to come up with the best possible composition. The final version is among the world’s most loved symphonies, with the words “Alle menschen werden bruder” (all men shall be brothers) as relevant and important today as they were two centuries ago. Tuesday, February 19 • 10:30 - 11:45am


Choreographer Jerome RobbinsInstructor: Marjie Major, Dancer, ChoreographerJerome Robbins (born Jerome Wilson Rabinowitz) was an American choreographer, director, dancer, and theater producer who worked in classical ballet, on Broadway and films and television. The numerous stage productions he worked on include On the Town, Peter Pan, The King and I, The Pajama Game, West Side Story, Gypsy, and Fiddler on the Roof. Robbins was a five-time Tony Award-winner and recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors and received two Academy Awards, including the 1961 Oscar for Best Director with Robert Wise for West Side Story. Using film clips, we will view segments from his major works and discover his unique style as a choreographer.Tuesday, March 12 • 10:30am - 12 Noon


Nosh and Knowledge: The Vocalists of the Big BandsInstructor: Herb Kaufman, Faculty Civil War Institute, Manor CollegeWe will take a nostalgic look back at the greatest “crooners” and “canaries” of the 1940s, featuring the incomparable vocalists of the period performing with iconic orchestras and dance bands. We will be transported back to the 1930s and 1940s as we listen to the popular singing sensations of that era: The Andrews Sisters, Louis Armstrong, The Mills Brothers, Vera Lynn, Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Peggy Lee, Dinah Shore, Jo Stafford & The Pied Pipers and many more.Coffee and cake included.Tuesday, March 19 • 10:30am - 12 Noon



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Four Hot Political Topics Instructor: William Rosenberg, Ph.D. Faculty Drexel UniversityDr. Rosenberg will take us on a different journey every week and explore what’s hot in the world of politics today. 1. Should celebrities be active political leaders? 2. What is the future of American Jews? 3. What is the impact of hate groups in the US? Who are they?

Why do they exist? How can they be controlled? 4. How can we nurture less political polarization?4 Tuesdays • 1:00 - 2:15pmFebruary 5, 12, 19, March 5


Biblical Books We Rarely Teach Instructor: Rabbi Richard Address, Jewish Sacred AgingWe will examine the books of Kings, Samuel, Proverbs and Ecclesiates and delve into the relevance of the books as they relate to our modern day concerns and questions on political science, family dynamics, power, corruption, parenting and the challenges of belief.Tea and treats included.4 Tuesdays • 1:00 - 2:15pmMarch 5, 12, 19, 26


Art Appreciation: 21st Century Art-The Cutting EdgeInstructor: Irene Sfakianos, MFA, University of the Arts, Moore College of ArtWhat comes after total abstraction? The art of today that utilizes the technology of our times. We will explore how present day painters, sculptors, performance and digital artists are influenced by all the varied electronic devices that dominate our lives. Uncover new media, new methods, and new ideas regarding the meaning of Art! 4 Wednesdays • 10:30 - 11:45amJanuary 16, 30, February 13, 20


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STEM Lab: 3D PrintingInstructor: Will Davis, Katz JCC Stem Lab CoordinatorCalling all science enthusiasts and engineers! STEM is a new mode of learning incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This is a hands-on lab that will give you an opportunity to use a 3D printer and understand how 3D printing technology can be used in our lives. Wednesday, March 27 • 10:00am - 12 Noon


Current Events in the Afternoon Instructor: Susan Myers, B.A., Brandeis University, Founder J.S.P.A.N., Political ScientistIn this longtime favorite class, our political expert will continue to astound us with her comprehensive analysis of domestic and international politics gleaned from reports, government pronouncements and programs. With liberal leanings, you’ll be inspired by these exciting discussions.4 Wednesdays • 1:00 - 2:00pmMarch 6, 13, 20, 27


Gotta Read!Instructor: Lisa Katz, MLIS Book Club Facilitator, LibrarianIf you love to read, these friendly, well-directed and focused book discussions are for you. Please read the following books prior to class:

January 16 Asymmetry by Lisa HallidayFebruary 13 The Story Hour by Thrity UmrigarFebruary 27 BYOB (Bring Your Own Book)March 13 Foreign Affairs by Allison LurieMarch 27 Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

5 Wednesdays • 1:00 - 2:15pm January 16, February 13, 27, March 13, 27


Why the Jews? The Reasons for Antisemitism Instructor: Steve Chervin, Jewish EducatorWhere does antisemitism come from? How has Jew-hatred changed over the centuries? What are the most critical forms that antisemitism takes? How is antisemitism similar to other forms of hate? How should we respond to white supremacists, neo-nazis, and other racists? These are all questions we’ll explore in this class.4 Wednesdays • 1:00 - 2:15pmJanuary 16, 23, 30, February 6


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THURSDAYPositive Aging on Screen: The Wife: A Woman of Dependent MeansInstructor: Marcy Weiner Lahav, MSW, Katz JCC Adult, Cultural and Judaic Department DirectorThe Wife is based on Meg Wolitzer’s 2003 bestselling book of the same name. Joan, a highly educated, shy and devoted wife of an acclaimed novelist, begins to question her life choices when he wins the Nobel Prize. The chemistry of this relationship is expertly portrayed by Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce. Our post-movie discussion will focus on issues of positive aging.Coffee and cake included.Thursday, March 7 • 1:30 - 4:00pm


Bagel Breakfast: Who Is The Best Dancer on Screen?Instructor: Moylan Mills, Ph.D., Faculty Penn State University There will always be comparisons between Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, the two greatest dancers in the history of Hollywood. We have talked a lot about Fred in our classes, but we haven’t really discussed Gene. So let’s look at some of Gene’s most notable films, such as Singin in the Rain. We’ll also watch Gene dance with the magnificent Cyd Charisse and the piquant Debbie Reynolds to see if Gene can out-dance Fred. They are very different stylists when they take the floor and we’ll explore that difference as well as other aspects of Gene’s career and private life. Bagel breakfast included.Thursday, March 28 • 10:30am - 12 Noon


The Life and Work of Robert Redford Instructor: Leila Joffe, M.F.A. American Conservatory Theatre, Member AFTRA, SAG and Actor’s EquityCharles Robert Redford Jr. has enjoyed a prolific career as an actor, director, producer and businessman. Using film clips, we will review his career highlights and discover why TIME included Redford in their annual “Most Influential People in the World” and declared him the “Godfather of Indie Film.”Thursday, January 24 • 10:30 - 11:45am


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The Joy of KnittingInstructor: Elaine Belson, Knitter and HobbyistIf you would like to refresh your knitting skills, need assistance completing an old project, or want to update your wardrobe by creating a new and trendy accessory, this relaxed and social class is designed for you. We can find a way to use your yarn or work with some of the newer yarn designs. Yarns that sparkle or yarns that self stripe are fun to watch unfold as you knit away. If you select a new pattern, bring the appropriate sized needle and yarn for the pattern.Supplies are not provided. 4 Thursdays • 12 Noon - 1:30pm March 7, 14, 21, 28


Student Spotlight: The PlaceboInstructor: Dr. Marvin HerringWould you like to learn what a placebo is, and what it isn’t, and what it really means? Dr. Herring will help answer those questions, as he visits antiquity, early and modern America to bring you the history and story of this fascinating word.Don’t be surprised if you meet its cousin, the 19th century patent medicine, along the way. Historical tidbits, cartoon illustrations and a touch of opera will help you learn things you didn’t know.Friday, January 18 • 10:30 - 11:45am


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Registration by Mail, Drop Box or Online at www.katzjcc.orgSend or drop off this form with payment immediately. JCC Members have priority registration which opens on Thursday, January 3. Guest registration will open on Friday, January 4.

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MondayFilm Appreciation: The Artist Faces the Camera $60 $75

Christine's Art Class $60 $75

Tuesday Music Appreciation: Beethoven $10 $15

Choreographer Jerome Robbins $10 $15

Nosh and Knowledge: The Vocalists of the Big Bands $15 $20

Four Hot Political Topics $40 $55

Biblical Books We Rarely Teach $40 $55

WednesdayArt Appreciation: 21st Century Art-The Cutting Edge $40 $55

STEM Lab: 3D Printing $10 $15

Current Events in the Afternoon $40 $55

Gotta Read! $50 $65

Why the Jews? The Reasons for Antisemitism $40 $55

ThursdayPositive Aging on Screen: The Wife: A Woman of Dependent Means $15 $20

Bagel Breakfast: Who Is The Best Dancer on Screen? $20 $35

The Life and Work of Robert Redford $10 $15

The Joy of Knitting $40 $55

FridayStudent Spotlight: The Placebo $5 $10

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