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1 Spring 2015 GUIDE

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IN THIS ISSUEThrowback Thursday Gala: Reminiscing with The Spinners at the Biggest Party of the year

JCC Summer Camps — “Around Israel in 8 Weeks”

Where Friends become Family: JCC Early Childhood Education Now Registering For Fall

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Welcome to the 2015 Spring/Summer edition of our J Guide. On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the JCC of Greater Columbus, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuing support of our agency. Now in our 102nd year, our JCC has provided great programming and facilities for our members and our community, and this Program Guide is just another way to continue that tradition.

If you are a member, please use this program guide to help you and your family get the most out of your JCC membership. We have so much to offer, and our goal is to enrich, entertain, educate, enlighten and strengthen as many aspects of your life as possible. We offer programming for all ages and interests, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. If you are an advertiser, we thank you for your support and encourage our members to patronize you! Together, we can continue to do great things.

Our staff and volunteers work hard every day to ensure that the JCC of Columbus remains one of the best JCCs in the country. I urge you to “Live Up” and take advantage of all that we have to offer. Afterall, there’s something about this place!

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Lisa Newmark, President, JCC Board of Trustees

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I have a little secret. A couple of times each month, on Friday afternoons, I spend some quality time in the Women’s Health Center and in my favorite JCC space – the women’s massage room! Last week as I was getting ready for my massage (really, it is something you should treat yourself to!), I received incredibly valuable information from our members: how to keep my dog’s teeth clean, a new brisket recipe for Shabbat dinner and an update on the health of a friend.

Now I ask you – where else could you get such value?? Where else could you come back to the world and feel so refreshed and connected?

The JCC is an amazing place with so many opportunities to engage and be engaged in the community. From early childhood programs, to School’s Out days in frigid weather, to meditation, to Aqua Gym, to yes, a great massage!

We are so fortunate to have this JCC in our community. Participate! Try out a new program. Volunteer in our senior program. Coach a youth team. The value you receive will be extraordinary.

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The J has an energy, a warmth, and a feeling of possibility all its own. Maybe it stems from the unparalleled avenues to pursue wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Maybe it’s the Jewish values that inform everything we do. Maybe it’s the culture of respect for the individual, whether he or she is Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, “just Jewish,” part of a blended family — or not Jewish at all.

Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: At the JCC, we believe that when Jewish living transcends differences—between Jews, between Jews and non-Jews, between generations—it creates a positive atmosphere in which anything can happen.— Jewish Community Centers of North America (JCCA)

J GUIDE STAFFBeth BinskySheila ClineRon FriedmanMike LevisonValerie LoftonFelicity Nesham-West

JCC BOARD PRESIDENTLisa Newmark

JCC EXECUTIVE STAFFCarol Folkerth Executive DirectorMike Klapper Assistant Executive DirectorLouise Young Chief Financial OfficerMelanie Butter Program Director

Carol Folkerth, JCC Executive Director


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The JCC Annual Gala is the biggest party of the year. But it is also so much more than that. What began as the “Once in a Generation Gala” in July 1980 has evolved through the years, changing themes, décor, loca-tions, and, like the JCC itself, growing with each passing year.

The tradition, now in its 35th year, all began as part of the campaign for the new building, built in 1983. Just as the dollars generated in 1980 went directly to funding the new building on College Avenue that expanded again in 2013, patron contributions today directly support thousands of members of the com-munity who rely on the JCC each day.

Seniors are able to visit the JCC thanks to bus trans-portation pick-up and drop-off service; once here, those same seniors are treated to a hot meal—perhaps the only one they’ll eat that day—along with fitness and educational programs. Jewish children get to ex-perience the joy of swimming, being in nature, learn-ing new skills like Camp Hoover’s high-ropes course, and so much more, each year at summer camp.

The preschool is among the best of the best and is the only full-day Jewish early childhood program offered in Columbus. So many services vital for the Jewish community and beyond are funded in large part by the dollars raised at the Annual Gala, enabling seniors to remain independent at home and families across

Carolyn Katz, Betty and Hilary Talis, Selma Mell-man, Mickey Schoenbaum, Cookie Krupman, and Eleanor Resler joined together on July 27,1980, to make the historic push for a new building a reality. Taking place at The Sheraton Columbus, invitation to the formal affair then was based on a $3,000 minimum contribution. 400 guests were entertained by a professionally produced multi-media extravaganza celebrating the Center’s history while revealing plans for its future. Nearly $5 million was raised at the “Once in a Generation” Gala, and a tradition was born.

Like today, cocktails, a Kosher dinner and music were all on the Gala menu—with the Bob Allen Trio performing. Since 1989, another constant of the JCC Annual Gala is the involvement of Carol Luper. Luper, returning to the role of Gala Co-chair, first began planning the JCC’s largest fundraising event of the year when it was known as Passport. With Ina Sue Rosenthal, the two coordinated the travel-themed party which took guests on a whirlwind trip to places like Israel, the Wild West, and the Mediterranean.

“It goes way back for me. The whole ‘Throwback Thursday’ retro aspect is so much fun for me be-cause I remember all of the fundraisers we did and worked on. One year, my co-chair, Ina Sue Rosenthal and I, early in the days of planning Galas, we were both bidding on the same item in the silent auction. There was this sculpture, absolutely adorable, two

kids playing leapfrog. She won and had it in her home for 25 years. When they moved to Florida recently, they downsized and she showed up at my door and said ‘I know you have always wanted this and now it’s yours.’ It was very touching and sweet of her. And I have it in my living room and look at it every day and love it,” said Luper.

With an ever-evolving format through the years, the Gala has always tried to appeal to all genera-tions. “It was not that long ago that the fun of the Center was the ramp, and you walked up it and had your picture taken as you entered the Center on the red carpet,” Luper reflected. “It’s just always been a creatively designed event.”

She explained her continued involvement in the event through the years and why she hopes 2015 will be no different in terms of support by and for the community. “The Center provides so many things to so many age groups; every age group across the board is served by the Center. Whether you talk about early childhood education or senior citizens, it serves ev-eryone in so many ways. It is a continuum of loving service. It’s really a shining light of the community, and not just for Jewish families. The Center is so open and such a model of diversity in this communi-ty. Its doors and arms are open.”

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central Ohio to stay connected to Judaism. The JCC touches so many lives throughout the year, and it’s all because of the community’s generosity.

As a thank you to the community for its support, the Gala has been the party of the year since its incep-tion. Known for hosting national and world-re-nowned entertainers like Neil Sedaka, Joel Grey, Marvin Hamlisch, and Hal Linden, and, of course, this year’s The Spinners, the Annual Gala has always had a galvanizing effect on the Jewish community.

Whether uniting neighbors in support of the need for a new building or linking limbs in Israeli folk dance, the 2015 “Throwback Thursday” Gala “is really about supporting the JCC and bringing back all the good memories that you have, from Galas and other JCC events,” explained Gala Co-chair Ben Zacks. “That reminiscing component is im-portant,” said Zacks, remembering how, over the years, thanks to the JCC and the Gala, he gained an appreciation for different genres of music and new musicians, including an Israeli singer named Noah. “People didn’t really know Noah, but once you heard the music, you became a fan. If it had not been for going to the JCC Gala, we wouldn’t have bought the music, understood the music, and then expanded our musical tastes to appreciate interna-tional music,” said Zacks.

On the heels of a $7.5 million fund drive in the summer of 1980, the “Once in a Generation Gala” organizers Robert Glick, Bea Roth, David Milenthal,

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The Spinners music is timeless. As one of the few recording groups to receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a nominee for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, their storied history in the early days of Motown through the 1970s and beyond was no fluke. The Spinners’ classic sound is more popular than ever in the new millennium. Throughout the years, they acquired 12 gold records and are one of the few groups that can boast of four lead singers.

With classic hits like “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love,” “Then Came You” with Di-onne Warwick, and the Stevie Wonder-composed

“It’s a Shame,” “There’s no secret to the success,” said Henry Fambrough, the only remaining mem-ber of the original band.

“For us, the Spinners were perfect for that Throw-back Thursday concept,” explained Gala Co-chair Ben Zacks. “We want to get people to remember and appreciate using a turntable and hearing the crack-ling sounds, to relive and remember their old 45s.”

The Gala is designed to bring families together to re-connect and reminisce over the music of a band with Motown roots that still, 50 years later, spends 75% of its year touring and performing its beloved classic

R&B and soul music, borne of the friendships formed during the members’ years in their high school glee club and the church choir.

The evening promises to bring back memories, and is especially resonant for Co-Chair Carol Luper, who grew up listening to The Spinners. “The whole retro aspect is so much fun for me. I’m a child of the Fifties and I can sing every song and identify every group with my eyes closed. The Fifties and Sixties music just brings me back to my teen years. The Throwback Thursday theme is all about the idea of revisiting days in our memory through music,” she said.

The lasting power of The Spinners’ music is due to its universal themes. “Our music spans over different generations because the lyrics are about love and happiness, growing up, being a teeny-bopper, and puppy love. The music itself goes around in a cir-cle, as generations come along. But our music—it’s genuine and lasting,” Fambrough explained of the music that never feels dated.

Fambrough grew up listening to the music of the 1940s, especially that of Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Frank Sinatra. “That music will never die,” he said. But his biggest musical influence was a gospel group, the Dixie Hummingbirds. “I was raised in the church. I first started singing in the choir. It’s in my blood. When we started singing, we were still in school. This was our dream. We just made a commit-ment to each other to stick with it ‘til we made it.”

Today, Fambrough enjoys entertaining audiences at events like the JCC’s Annual Gala. Each time he walks on stage is a chance for him to bring joy to others, bring back memories, and help new fans make memories of their own. “We have people that will come up to us and say, ‘You guys helped us through college, and now we’re bringing our grandkids to see you.’ It’s a great feeling, a satisfy-ing feeling. It puts a smile on your face,” he said.

The Spinners provide a great introduction to music that “people’s parents may have enjoyed,” Luper said. “It may be a whole new genre for the younger generation, too. It’s a musical tribute to the past that we can all enjoy because we all relate to music.”

Original Spinners vocalist Fambrough hopes to give audiences a-ha moments and more. “When you walk on stage and you know that the audience that’s out there came to see you, and everybody’s got a smile on their face, that’s the bottom line,” Fambrough said. Performing brings back memories for him, as well, of the early days of Motown, beginning with The Spinners signing a record deal in 1963, through 1970 when they signed with Atlantic Records.

“We had a great time at Motown. We learned a lot there. Motown was like a college for us,” Fam-brough explained. He reminisced about the early days of Motown, when he and his bandmates, Pervis Jackson and Bobbie Smith, worked side jobs for Motown during the week. “When we weren’t on the road, I was a chasuffeur for Berry Gordy’s mom. Purvis worked in the shipping department, and Bobbie was a chauffeur for the big acts at Motown at the time,” he said.

“We developed our talents, and we opened for the bigger acts—the Supremes, the Four Tops, the Temptations. We were all friends back then. Back in the ‘70s, in the summertime, if you pull up in front of Motown, you might see The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Spinners, everybody standing out there talking, having fun together. It was a big family.”


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What makes the JCC preschool the first choice for many Jewish families in central Ohio to send their children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old? Besides being the only full-day, Jewish early childhood education program offered in Columbus, it’s the quality of the program and its staff, which go above and beyond expectations.

Weekly Hebrew and Judaics lessons are central to the stellar program that be-gins with even the youngest learners. Led by Judaic specialist Marsha Polster and Hebrew specialist Shira Heching, infants through Pre-Kindergarten-ers learn Hebrew and Jewish values through songs, plays, puppet shows, activities and more.

Following the principles of Sheva— JCCA’s seven guiding principles on early childhood education firmly rooted in the latest research on child develop-ment— our ECE program brings to life the Hebrew language, and with it Israel, through a specialty curriculum created by Polster and Heching.

Making the learning fun with stories, nursery rhymes, and music helps children engage and explore what being Jewish means to them. “The children all love the stories and value lessons that go along with them. I enjoy teaching them Torah – bringing in the Jewishness and why Judaism is important,” explained Judaics specialist Marsha Polster.

Polster and Heching each bring decades of experi-ence to their work as educators at the JCC. With

Every story teaches at least one value, and usually two or three,” she explained.

With an arts and music education background, Hebrew specialist Shira Heching began her career 10 years ago, using music therapy to reach special needs children in Israel. Born in Chicago, Heching moved to Israel when she was just six years old, so she is fluent in both Hebrew and English. About three years ago, she came with her husband and children to Ohio. No matter whether she is teaching art, music, Judaics, or Hebrew, the versatile educator is happiest when working with young children such as those at the JCC. “I’m really enjoying working at the JCC. Working with little kids, it’s just this magical world where everything is possible.”

Heching uses classic children’s books like Frog and

Toad and The Little Red Hen to gradually increase the level of Hebrew usage as the year goes on, swapping out the English words and phrases in the story for Hebrew ones. “They feel safe learning the words when the frame is familiar,” she explained. She also teaches new words through songs, games and a play-based structure to the weekly lessons. “We used the song ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It,’ and talked about the different feelings in Hebrew, then we acted them out with a puppet show,” Heching said of a recent classroom experience. In this play-based learn-ing environment, the children feel safe and secure to explore new concepts as they are ready.

In our fast-paced and often overwhelmingly large, changing world, finding time and resources for making Jewish learning a priority becomes in-creasingly difficult. But the JCC Early Childhood Education program makes the world seem a little less overwhelming by helping families build Jewish connections and community early on, as they carve their own paths toward building and sustaining a Jewish lifestyle.

To learn more about the JCC’s fabulous “Best in Class” preschool experience, contact Nikki Henry at [email protected] to schedule a tour, meet our teachers, and get pricing information. Secure your spot and register now for fall!


degrees in elementary and early childhood educa-tion, Polster led the Congregation Agudas Achim preschool for 25 years before joining the JCC as Judaics specialist 15 years ago. In the last few years, the Judaics program at the JCC has expanded, with Polster responsible for implementing the expand-ed curriculum involving Biblical stories and an emphasis on Jewish values, holidays, and helping children cultivate a love of Israel.

“When you see their minds opening up, it’s really incredible,” Polster explained her love and dedica-tion to teaching at the JCC. “We just learned a story about Jacob that the kids really enjoyed. We talked about how Laban tricked Jacob and how it’s not nice to trick people. So the kids were talking about the difference between tricking people to be silly and tricking to be mean and how that’s not good.

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The JCC is many things to many people. So, too, is its outreach program, J-Reach. By building bridges over gaps in geography, accessibility, and vari-ations of observance, J-Reach connects families scattered throughout central Ohio with low barrier Jewish programming.

Under the guidance of J-Reach Director Becca Nitzberg, J-Reach has extended its reach beyond the walls of the JCC, delivering Jewish activities to interfaith fami-lies, LGBT couples, and the newly converted. J-Reach fills the year with monthly events, book clubs, and holiday programming that educates, entertains, and expands its participants understanding of what the Jewish community can be.

“For us, J-Reach provides an important connection to the Jewish community. It appeals to us because of its family-friendly nature and inclusiveness. We have made good friends at various programs and love that our son has these great opportunities for socializing in the Jewish community,” said JCC member Erica Twersky. For her family, Judaism is a part of their everyday life, and J-Reach goes a long way to helping them achieve their goal of raising their son with a strong Jewish identity.

This past December, J-Reach initiated the first ever Hands-on Hanukkah celebration at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Wildlights. While the struggle to find Hanukkah program-ming is a familiar one for many Jewish families, J-Reach helped to make the holiday more accessible, with a meno-rah lighting, scavenger hunt, musical

celebration and tasty treats, like jelly donuts, amidst the Wildlights’ dazzling outdoor lights display.

Nitzberg says the Hands-on Hanukkah event at Wildlights will become a holiday tradition for Jewish families looking for an illuminated holiday experience. “We’re very inclusive. Our goal is to help everyone stay connected. Whatever that means to them, whatever traditions are meaning-ful for them—we’re here. Whether you’re looking for a way to meet other Jews, to learn more about the holidays, or just have fun, there’s a J-Reach event for you,” said Nitzberg.

In a 2013 Pew Research Center study of 3,475 U.S. Jews over age 18, a clearer picture arose of what being Jewish in America looks like. One of the important themes of the study was on Jewish identity. The findings suggested that the majority of Jews are proud to identify as Jewish but feel more connected to the cultural, rather than religious, aspects of Judaism.

For these culturally connected Jews, J-Reach fills a gap, helping families come up with ways of creating their own new traditions and a Jewish message that speaks to them. Jenny Holz of Powell explained that while her interfaith family doesn’t have traditions set in stone, she appreciates how J-Reach has given her engaging ways to explore each Jewish holiday for its meaning and importance.

“My daughters -- ages 11 and 5 -- both enjoy un-derstanding the meanings of things, so we spend a lot of time talking about why, as Jews, we have the beliefs that we do. I borrowed the wonderful idea from J-Reach’s High Holidays Highlights program to celebrate it as Earth’s birthday, and we enjoyed

a special birthday party for Rosh Hashanah. That perspective especially appealed to my five-year-old. We baked apples wrapped in a pie crust, which we ate with honey (instead of birthday cake), and our birthday gift to the Earth was planting a tree.”

Upcoming programming for 2015 includes the Chocolate Seder, an annual intergenerational Passover J-Reach tradition, in March. The Northwest book club will meet March 24 to discuss All I Love and

Know and video chat with the author, Judith Frank.

In April, friends can socialize at a screening of Jerusalem in COSI’s I-MAX theater, at a Northwest community kids’ playmate, or at a Monday Night Mahj meet up in New Albany.

Shavuot in May brings an ice cream celebration to the Northwest side, and the “Bark” Mitzvah dog-friendly outdoor playmate continues in Gahanna. This June, the Summer Reading Club also returns for the third year in a row in New Albany. To keep up-to-date with the latest news and event info, con-tact Becca Nitzberg at [email protected] and sign up for the monthly newsletter.


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This summer, the JCC camp grounds will transform, in turn transforming the hundreds of campers returning for a summer of adventure, friendship, and a shared passion for Judaism.

Campers will visit Tel Aviv, Kineret, Eilat, K’far Saba, the Negev desert and the Dead Sea, and of course, Jerusalem—all as part of the JCC Summer Camps “Around Israel in 8 Weeks” 2015 theme. Each week of JCC summer camp, which begins June 8 and ends July 31, 2015, will feature a city in Israel and themed activities for that city, like Maccabi Games in Tel Aviv, or writing messages to place inside the JCC’s version of the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Each camper will receive their very own passport with their photo inside. Passports will be stamped with the city visited that week. “Campers will really get that experience of enjoying Israel. That’s our heritage. It’s what we base a lot of our values on,” explained Halle Schwartz, JCC Children, Youth, Teen and Camping Director.

Camp Chair Heidi Solomon agreed. “I’m excited for the community to get to spend their summer ‘Around Israel in 8 Weeks!’ My own kids can’t wait to return for another summer swimming in the pool, singing their favorite camp songs, and being out in nature with their friends. It will be a really special summer for them as they learn more about Israel and ‘travel’ around to the different cities, get-ting their passport stamped, covering themselves in mud or ‘floating’ in the Dead Sea,” said Solomon, pointing out how Camp Chaverim will use wading pools, salt, and “Dead Sea mud” to give campers a spa-like experience of the Dead Sea.

New this year will be more nature exploration of the College Avenue camp grounds with the added use of the newly created hiking trail. “We’re going to be taking walks in the woods. We’re excited to be able to add that in,” Schwartz said.

Campers can send home a Shabbat-O-Gram each Friday, letting parents know what their week’s high-lights were, much like overnight campers. In addition to the weekly JCC camp tradition of a Shabbat musical assembly and celebration, Fridays will also feature a special Shabbat project, such as a visit to the shuq (or market) where campers can “buy” spices for Havdalah or pick flowers for the Shabbat table.

New specialty camps include the Columbus Children’s Theatre, which will help theater campers in 1st through 8th grades create a full production of 101 Dalmatians. Instructors from Skyhawks Sports Academy will lead

campers in sports specialty camps including All Sports, Flag Football, Basketball, and Volleyball. The Colum-bus Crew will return to teach soccer camp.

Little Scholars will visit Camp Chaverim, challeng-ing younger campers to think outside the box as they create and share in adventures in the Amazing Adventures specialty camp; or invent, build and design in the Builders or Wood Creations specialty camps. Everything from paper airplanes to tree houses will be part of these new specialty camps designed to sharpen reasoning skills, increase pro-cessing speed, and broaden young, creative minds.

New at Camp Hoover, campers in Grades 7-8 can look forward to paddle boarding. A special travel camp, Bogrim Plus, will also take older campers around Ohio and neighboring states for extended overnight trips, visiting places like Camp Livingston, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Stone Labs at Lake Erie, and the ACE resort and water park. Younger campers at Camp Hoover can still look forward to gaga, cook-ing over the camp fire, exploring Hoover Reservoir in boats, and conquering the high ropes course.

Schwartz is especially thrilled to have all of the camp directors this year be full-time JCC staff, each with years of experience directing summer camp or holding leadership positions in a camp setting. “We’re excited. We’re here year round, we’re all invested, and camp’s always on our mind,” she said.

With a combined total of more than 75 years experience leading summer campers, Shara Reiss

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will lead Camp Ora, Kaley Rosenthal returns to di-rect Camp Chaverim, Mark Moscardino and Nancy Rosen will again lead campers at Camp Hoover, while Leslie Rosen, Sheri Gittins, and Ellen Kozberg will direct Camp Yeladim at their respective sites, and new JCC Sports Coordinator Josh Goldstein will be directing Camp Arye. To Camp Arye, Gold-stein brings his passion and love for Jewish summer camp, which began in childhood, along with his experience with special needs children, as he com-pletes his Master’s in Special Education.

For parents’ convenience, the camp day is also

being extended by one hour, allowing parents to

drop off at 8:30 am and pick up at 4 pm, making

before- and after-care less of a necessity.

What isn’t changing are the daily swim lessons, developing friendships that seem like family, out-door adventure, and love for Israel and Judaism that makes a summer spent at the JCC summer camps so special. “That’s what makes camp so fun— that raw, natural essence of getting back to our roots, back to the Earth, back to Israel,” added Schwartz.

To sign up for one of the JCC’s many summer camp offerings, for ages ranging from toddler to 8th grade in camps Yeladim, Ora, Chaverim, Hoover, or Arye, visit http://columbusjcc.org/summer-camps/ or contact Halle Schwartz at 614-559-6279 or [email protected].


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The Jewish Community Center of Greater Colum-bus is introducing a new brand as part of the North American JCC Movement, one that expresses the values and aspirations of a new generation of JCC users. Developed by JCC Association, the umbrella organization for 350 JCCs, YM-YWHA’s and camps across North America, the brand uses contemporary visuals, colors and language to express JCCs’ shared organizational values.

The new brand is the first overall reimagining of what JCCs represent and how they serve their constituencies in more than a decade. Guided by Jewish values, the brand is flexible enough that each JCC can adapt its elements to suit its needs. It pays heed to demographic shifts not only in the Jewish

community, but in the wider community, one that is aware of the growing presence of millennials and their growing influence.

“The new brand is very approachable, yet bold, and meant to be as useful to a JCC in Columbus, as it is to one in Dallas or Baltimore,” says Robin Ballin, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at JCC As-sociation. “While it gives JCCs a new logo and color palate to work with, and our tagline ‘Live Up™,’ it more importantly offers them a shared vision of what it means to be a JCC in the 21st century.”

The new brand took two years to develop and involved an advisory group of 22 lay and professional leaders who represented 19 JCCs from across the continent.

JCCs are still the same place that participants love, but they need to position themselves for the future, according to Ballin. With that in mind, the brand was designed to appeal to a generation seeking an open, welcoming organization that is Jewish, but allows participants to define individual meaning. The research that went into the brand revealed that younger participants see the JCC as a place which has high standards to match their own, offering the flexibility to transform their communities, and for them to be transformed by it. At the same time, the brand appeals to boomers and others with its embracing language and emphasis on generational interaction.

“The brand offers our JCCs a unified identity, one that can be tailored and adapted to each JCC and each community,” says Ballin. “As Jews we know that we are stronger together, and that holds true for our JCCs, as well.”

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Originally called the Golden Age Club, the JCC’s senior program has been in operation since 1951 to address the needs and overall well-being of the se-nior adult community. Today, the group serves all segments of the senior adult population. Providing socialization, activities, and programming, as well as serving more than 1,000 nutritionally balanced, kosher senior lunches a month in partnership with LifeCare Alliance, a program for which the JCC was awarded the LifeCare Alliance Community Partner Award.

Funding for the JCC senior program also comes from the United Way, the Columbus Jewish Feder-ation, Kroger, grants and private donations. Emer-gency Meals provide seniors with a kosher meal to stick in their freezer for any occasion when they might need it, like an illness, bad weather, or just an inability to get to the JCC. Emergency Meals in-spired the Shabbat in a Box program, both of which were funded by a grant from the Columbus Jewish Foundation’s Columbus Jewish Youth Foundation.

The senior adult department provides transportation to and from the JCC Monday through Friday, which adds up to over 10,000 rides a year. For a nominal donation, seniors that live within a ten mile radius of the JCC can take advantage of this service, allowing them the opportunity to participate in exercise classes, lunches, and other programs.

In addition to Shabbat dinner, Jewish holiday programs, music and exercise classes and monthly birthday parties, the New Horizons group is also on the go, taking frequent field trips throughout Co-lumbus to places and events such as the Symphony, BalletMet, movies, parks, sporting events, cultural programs, and more. A monthly newsletter avail-able at the JCC or by email provides a schedule of activities as well as the current month’s birthdays and the monthly lunch menu. Additional pro-gramming such as a creative craft class, mah jongg tournaments, and more, make this an important connection for our seniors.

Free for lunch? We are always looking for volun-teers. Enrich your life by getting to know these community members. Volunteer your time in our JCC lunchroom to be a part of this mitzvah. For more information about participating or volunteering, contact Julie Wasserstrom at [email protected] or call 614-559-6214.

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Les Miserables

For Tickets: www.jccgalleryplayers.org or (614) 231-2731

MUSIC BY CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG, ORIGINAL LYRICS BY ALAIN BOUBLIL BY JEFFREY HATCHER

66th Season 2014-2015

March 14th - 29th

The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin

May 2-17, 2015The final show of the season is one of innovation as we tell the story of the race between Philo Farnsworth and David Sarnoff as they each attempt to be the first to bring the modern medium of television to American households.

With a stellar cast, an 11-piece orchestra, and in the capable hands of director David Bahgat and music director Brian Horne, the Gallery Players production of Les Miserables quickly became one of the most anticipated performances of the 2014-2015 theater season in Columbus. The musical, running March 14-March 29, with music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and original lyrics by Alain Boublil. Les

Miserables, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, tells the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving 19 years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread.

Inspired by a kind bishop’s act of mercy, he vows to start his life anew. After some missteps along the way, Valjean finds himself caught up in the revolu-tionary period in France.

If music is the universal language, then it only makes sense that Les Miserables, an operetta completely performed in song, would have a universal appeal. Using soaring and stirring orchestrations like, “Do You Hear the People Sing,” it provokes intense emotions with its themes of love, redemption, and fighting injustice. It’s only fitting that Gallery Players, the JCC’s long-running theater company known for thought-provoking, culturally diverse and relevant plays, would take on such an enor-mous and enormously popular project.

Victor Hugo once explained his novel’s ambitions to his publisher, “Wherever men go in ignorance or despair, wherever women sell themselves for bread, wherever children lack a book to learn from or a warm hearth, Les Miserables knocks at the door and says: ‘open up, I am here for you’.” In much the same way, the JCC opens up its doors, and Gallery Players welcomes audiences of all backgrounds.

Melissa Muguruza’s first community theater experience was with Gallery Players. “I did a production of Annie in 1980-something. So the JCC always feels like coming home when I’m there,” she explained. Her background in musical theater from Otterbein University helps her bring nuance to the role of Fantine, the downtrodden mother of Cosette who resorts to prostitution to keep her daughter alive. Muguruza noticed the parallels between the JCC’s broad appeal and the broad appeal of Les

Miserables. “It shows what humanity can look like—that we’re not all the same but we have a lot of commonalities. No matter what age you are, wherever you are in your life, this show can speak to you.”

“The moving story resonates with many, sometimes for reasons they can’t even articulate,” director David Bahgat noted. With a background in musical theater from Otterbein University and a master’s from Savannah College of Art and Design, Bahgat has toured with the national production of Jesus

Christ Superstar and most recently directed Bye,

Bye Birdie with SRO Theater Company. He ex-plained why he thinks Les Miserables has enjoyed such longevity in the popular imagination: “Because the music, just the songs themselves… they evoke something in people. When my mom first saw the show 25 years ago, she said, ‘I didn’t know what was happening the whole show, I just knew I was crying by the end. I don’t know why, I just felt so moved by the music.’”

For him, the play’s success will be determined by whether his version stirs something in the audience. “We should be challenged as audience members, too. As long as we tell the story and it affects people, that’s success,” said Bahgat. “And I really enjoy working with the Jewish community because it’s

a tight-knit, close community. They really take care of each other. It’s very family-driven.”

Coming up this May 2-17, The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin will also be staged. Set in 1929 and based on the true story of the race to invent what would come to be known as “television,” the story poses questions about technology, innovation, and the drive to succeed at all costs. As two ambitious visionaries separated by 2,000 miles race to get their device working first, each knows that if he stops working, even for a moment, the other will gain the edge. Who will unlock the key to the greatest invention of the 20th century: the ruthless media mogul, or the self-taught Idaho farm boy? The answer comes to compelling life in this play from the creator of The West Wing.

Gallery Players is always seeking community involvement. Contact Jared Saltman at [email protected] to learn more about auditioning, helping backstage, ushering, or sharing the Gallery Players experience with groups.


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For more information or to register for any of the Aquatics Programs please contact David Holstein at 559-6213 or [email protected].

The JCC Swim Lesson Academy is Red Cross Certified and we offer a variety of group and private lessons for all age

Many of our programs are now available for online registration. Please visit columbusjcc.org/online-registration/ or call the JCC at (614) 231 - 2731.

and skill levels. Our instructors will work with swimmers to develop safety, build confidence, improve technique and have fun. At the end of each session students will receive an evaluation and those that complete a level in the program will receive a prize.

JCC SWIM LESSON ACADEMY (Group Lessons)

Sunday Lessons - Spring*

6 Week Sessions / $72.00 (One 30 minute lesson a week)

Session 4 February 22 – March 29Session 5 April 5 – May 10Sunday Lessons - Summer*

6 Week Session (One 30 minute lesson a week) / Early Bird: $60 if registered by June 1 (add $12 after the deadline)

Session 1 June 14 – July 19 (No classes July 5)

Session 2 July 26 – August 30

WEEKDAY LESSONS - SPRING 6 Week Sessions / $72.00 / meeting once a week for 30 minutes, Mon-ThursSession 4* February 16 – March 26Session 5* March 30 – May 7 (No classes 4/9)

Preschool Level 1* 11:30 am – 12:00 pmOrients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills.

Preschool Level 2* 11:30 am – 12:00 pmHelps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in the water.

Preschool Level 3* 11:30 am – 12:00 pmHelps children gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water swimming by themselves.

PARENT-TOT6 months - 2 years / Sundays 9:00 – 9:30 amThrough play, exploration and teacher directed activities, parents and children discover the joys of the water together. Parent learns to hold, prompt, and support children in the water.

JUST FOR TWO’S 2 years / Sundays 9:30 – 10:00 amThrough play, gentle prompting and enthu-siastic encouragement children learn to enjoy the water and work towards water adjustment with an instructor.

Learn to Swim all Levels* 4:00 – 4:30 or 4:30 – 5:00 pmThe child will be placed in the appropriate group based on their swim level.

WEEKDAY LESSONS - SUMMERMeets Monday – Thursday for 2 weeks / Early bird: $80 if registered by June 1 (add $16 if after the deadline) Must have 3 or more students for class to run

Session 1* June 8 – 18Session 2* June 22 – July 2Session 3* July 6 – 16Session 4* July 20-30

Preschool Level 1 12:15 – 12:45 pm or 4:30 – 5:00 pmOrients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills.

PRESCHOOL LEVEL 1Sundays 10:00 – 10:30 amBasic Aquatics Skills and orients child to the water.

PRESCHOOL LEVEL 2 & LEARN TO SWIM LEVEL 1 Sundays 10:30 – 11:00 amFundamental Aquatic Skills and teaches stroke development.

PRESCHOOL LEVEL 3 & LEARN TO SWIM LEVEL 2 Sundays 11:00 – 11:30 amStroke Development: Builds on skills learned in previous level by providing guided practice.

Preschool Level 2 12:15 – 12:45 pm or 4:30 – 5:00 pmHelps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in the water.

Preschool Level 3 12:15 – 12:45 pm or 4:30 – 5:00 pmHelps children gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water swimming by themselves.

Learn to Swim all Levels 12:15 – 12:45 pm or 4:30 – 5:00 pmThe child will be placed in the appropriate group based on their swim level.

PRIVATE AND GROUP PRIVATE SWIM CLASSESPrivate Lessons 1 Lesson $30 / 5 Lessons $145 / 10 Lessons $280MAY MINI SWIM

LESSON SESSION

Tuesday & Thursday for 4 weeks / May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 / Early bird: $80 if registered by April 30th (add $20 after the deadline)

Preschool Level 1-3* ages 3-5 / Noon or 4:00 pmLearn To Swim Level 1-3* ages 6 & up / 4:30 pmLearn To Swim Level 3-4* ages 6 & up / 5:00 pmGet your child ready for the summer swim and camp season by signing them up for our second annual May Mini Swim Lesson session. These classes will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays during the month of May.

Days/Times scheduled between you and your instructor at your convenience.

Group Private Lessons: (Price per person) 1 Lesson $20 / 5 Lessons $95 / 10 Lessons $180 All private lessons must be pre-approved and forms submitted to Aquatics Director David Holstein. Please contact David at 559-6213 or [email protected] for more information

JCC SHARKS RECREATIONAL SWIM TEAMOctober 7-May 21 Days / Mondays & Wednesdays / 4:30-5:15 p.m. / 6-14 yrs. / Ranges from $72-$96 per monthThe JCC Sharks is a recre-ational swim team for kids and young adults (ages 6-14). If you are interested in swimming competitively but don’t think you are ready for the next level.

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If you want to meet new friends and develop your swim stroke, then you should join the JCC Sharks.We will work on stroke technique and endurance and arrange some fun swim meets with programs similar to ours.

JCC DYNAMO COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAMPrice varies according to level / Fall/Winter Season begins September 15 Days / Times of classes vary according to level / 6 - 18 yearsDynamo Swim Team is a year round program for competitive swimmers. The team’s goal is to lead swimmers from local swim meets to the higher level of competition. Our coaches focus on stroke technique and work with athletes according to their individual abilities. All of our teams (Levels) are based on age and personal abilities.

For more information please visit our website at:dynamoswimteam.org or email [email protected]

THE AQUA GYMThe dates are TBD, please contact the Aquatics Dept. at 559-6213 / 8 - 16 yrsImagine the thrill of pulling on a pair of fins, a mask and SCUBA equipment and learning how to breathe and play... UNDERWATER. The AQUAGYM is a two hour program for kids 8–16 years of age. Partic-ipants enjoy a variety of underwater activities and challenges under the care and guidance of a certified scuba instructor. Some of the activities included are an underwater obstacle course, a treasure hunt, basketball and torpedo tosses, and a fun surprise activity at the end.To see this program in action, visit www.theaquagym.com

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING$215.00 / minimum age is 15 by the final day of classSpring Friday April 24 4:15 – 5:30 pmApril 27-30 Monday – Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 pmMay 4-7 Monday – Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 pm Summer Tuesday May 26 4:15 – 5:30 pmMay 27-29 Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pmSunday May 31 10:00 am – 6:00 pmMonday June 1 Noon – 4:00 pmUpon successful completion of this course you will receive certifications in Lifeguard Training,First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguards. All certifi-

cations are valid for two years from the completion date of the course.Prerequisite Test:To be eligible to participate in the Lifeguarding Course, each participant will be confirmed or tested on the following prerequisite items the first day of class:1. Be the minimum age of

15 years by the final day of class (proof of age must be brought to the first class).

2. Swim 300 yards continu-ously, using these strokes in the following order:

100 yards front crawl, using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, pro-pellant kick.

100 yards breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick. 100 yards front crawl and/or breaststroke (the last 100 hundred yards may be a combination of front crawl and breast stroke)

Note: There is no time requirement for this swim. Each participant must show only that he or she can swim the en-tire 300 yards using the above strokes without stopping. (The participant may use goggles for this part of the test ONLY.)

3. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breast-stroke, surface-dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, and return to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. This specific test must be completed in its entirety within one minute and 40 seconds. Note: When returning to the starting point, each partici-pant must be able to hold the 10-pound object with both hands, placing it on his or her chest, and keeping his or her face above water. Each

participant must exit the water using his or her own strength. (Participants may NOT use goggles during this skill.)

4. Tread water using only the legs for two minutes. Candidates should place their hands under their under arms.

Failure to meet the course prerequisites, attend all classes in their entirety, demonstrate competency in skills, or failure of the written test will result in forfeiture of class fees and certification will not be granted. If you have any questions prior to class, please contact Dave Hol-stein at 559-6213 or [email protected].

AMERICAN RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORCost: $250.00 / minimum age is 16 by the final day of class / The dates are TBD, please contact the Aquatics Dept. at 559-6213

Includes Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) The WSI course provides instructor candidates the necessary skills to teach the American Red Cross (ARC) Parent and Child Pro-gram, 3 levels of Preschool Aquatics, 6 levels of the Learn-to-Swim program, Longfellow’s Whales Tales, and Basic Water Rescue. Prerequisites:1. Minimum age of 16 at the

end of the class (proof of age must be brought to the first class).

2. Successfully complete 25 yards of the following six strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breast-stroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.

3. Demonstrate ability to float and tread water for 1 minute in deep water.

4. Successfully complete the Online Session for the Water Safety Instructor course. Once registered we will email a link that will allow candidates to complete the Online Session. This will cost an additional $35.00 that candidates will pay directly to the American Red Cross. This $35.00 Online Session fee is non-refundable.

5. Attendance is required at all sessions (no exceptions).

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SPRING AK + BASKETBALLSundays, March 22 – June 7 / 35 years and up / 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. / $79Draft Date: Sunday, March 15Teams will play seven reg-ular season games with a single elimination tourna-ment to follow. Each team will have 6-7 players drafted by a captain. If you would like to be a captain please note that when registering. Games are two - 20 minute running halves.

SPRING AK BASKETBALLWednesdays, April 1 – June 3 / 25 years and up / 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. /$79Draft Date: Wednesday, March 25

play every team will be seeded into a single elim-ination tournament based upon group play record. The semi-finals and finals will be played to 7 innings.

AK SOFTBALLThursdays, May 28 – August 6 / 6:15 p.m. or 7:45 p.m. / 18 years and over / $70 Member / $100 Non MemberRegistration Deadline: Wednesday, May 20 (Please add $10 if past the deadline) / Captains Meeting: Thursday, May 21This league is open to non-members so bring your friends and get them on your team. The season will consist of eight regular sea-son games with a season ending tournament. Every participant receives a team t-shirt and trophies will be to the tournament champi-ons. The league cookout will be at the end of the season on the day of the champi-onship. Team sponsor are needed: $175 for the spon-sor name on the back of your team shirts.

SUMMER AK + BASKETBALLSundays, June 21 – August 30 / 35 years and up / 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m.Early Bird Price: $69 Members only (Please add $10 if past the deadline)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 11 / Draft Date: Monday, June 15Teams will play seven regular season games with a single elimination

MIGHTY MITE TENNISThis is a fun filled and high energy tennis instructional program that teaches the children the basic tennis and motor skills that lead to playing on “short” courts with foam balls and small racquets. All skill levels are welcomed and Wilson Pee-Wee racquets are available for $23.50. There is a minimum of 5 and a maximum limit of 12 students for each class. College Avenue Instructed by ATP Tennis Pro Pam LippyMondays, March 30 – May 18 (7 classes, No class April 6) / 3 - 5 years / 11:45 – 12:15 p.m. (3 yrs.) / 12:30 – 1 p.m. (4-5 yrs.) / In the New Gym$98/with your own racquet $121.50/with a provided racquetNew Albany Instructed by ATP Tennis Pro Pam LippyTuesdays, March 17 – May 12 (8 classes, No class May 7) / 3 - 5 years / 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Teams will play seven reg-ular season games with a single elimination tourna-ment to follow. Each team will have 6-7 players drafted by a captain. If you would like to be a captain please note that when registering. Games are two - 20 minute running halves.

SPRING NEW ALBANY BASKETBALLMondays, March 30 – June 8 / 25 years and up /6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. / $79 Members / $99 Non- Members Draft Date: Monday, March 23Teams will play seven reg-ular season games with a

tournament to follow. Each team will have 6-7 players drafted by a captain. If you would like to be a captain please note that when reg-istering. Games are two - 20 minute running halves.

SUMMER AK BASKETBALLWednesdays, June 17 – August 19 / 25 years and up / 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m.Early Bird Price: $69 Members only (Please add $10 if past the deadline)

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 9 / Draft Date: Wednesday, June 10 Teams will play seven reg-ular season games with a single elimination tourna-ment to follow. Each team will have 6-7 players drafted by a captain. If you would like to be a captain please note that when registering. Games are two - 20 minute running halves.

SUMMER YYA BASKETBALLTuesdays, June 16 – August 18 / 18 years and up / 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. / $350 (all member team) / $450 (if there are non-members on your team: only three non-members allowed per team)

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 10Teams will play seven regular season games with a single elimination tour-nament to follow. Games are twenty minutes running clock halves played on the long court (curtain raised) in the main gym.

(3 yrs.) / 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. (4-5 yrs.) / JCC New Albany Gym$112/with your own racquet $135.50/with a provided racquet

MIGHTY MITE SOCCERThis class will teach your child the basic fundamen-tals of soccer from kicking, passing and handling the ball. Their gross motor skills will be developed through a variety of activities and games that will work on their individual and team playing skills. Class size will be 5-12 children. College Avenue Tuesdays, March 10 – April 21 (6 classes, No class April 7) / 3 - 5 years / 11:45 – 12:15 (3 yrs.) / 12:30 – 1:00 (4-5 yrs.) / 1:15 -1:45 (4-5 yrs.) / $60

New Albany Mondays, March 23 – May 4 (6 classes, No class April 6) / 3 - 5 years / 1:00 – 1:30 (3 yrs.) / 1:30 – 2:00 (4-5 yrs.) / $65

single elimination tourna-ment to follow. Each team will have 6-7 players drafted by a captain. If you would like to be a captain please note that when registering. Games are two - 20 minute running halves.

SPRING YYA BASKETBALLTuesdays, March 31 – June 2 / 18 years and up / 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. / $350 (all member team) / $450 (if there are non-members on your team: only three non-members allowed per team)

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 24Teams will play seven regular season games with a single elimination tour-

nament to follow. Games are twenty minutes running clock halves played on the long court (curtain raised) in the main gym.

YOUNG ADULT KICKBALL TOURNAMENTSunday, May 3 / 1:00 p.m. / 22 to 35 years / JCC Member Price: $25 Per Player $200 for a team of 9 (can have 2 non members on a team) / Non Member Price: $30 per player $225 for a team of 9 (any team with 3 or more non members)Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 26Teams of 9 will participate in round robin group play of 5 inning games. After group

Adult Sports

Adult Sports Mighty Mite SportsThe Mighty Mite Sport program is for children ages 3-5 years old. The goal of the program is to help develop your child’s gross motor skills and love of exercise through fun sport programs.



North Wednesdays, March 18 – April 29 (6 classes, No class April 8) / 3 - 5 years / 12:30 – 1:00 (3-5 yrs.) / $65

MIGHTY MITE YOGABreathe, Play & Move encourages children to interact peacefully, make good choices in their behavior, use the breath to relax, and to express themselves through body movement. This is a fun class that gets kids active, but also shows them how to relax. The teacher en-gages the children through age-appropriate songs, stories and yoga activities. Each class is built around a central theme, including: friendship, peacefulness, honesty, sharing, positive attitude, and communi-ty. Register your child to-day for yoga to make new friends and Breathe, Play & Move! There is a mini-mum of 5 and a maximum limit of 12 students for each class.College Avenue Instructed by Lisa EvansTuesdays, March 17 – April 28 (6 classes, No class April 7) / 2 - 5 years / 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. / JCC Dance Studio / $68

MARCHMarch 15: J-Reach Goes to the The-atre: Les MiserablesMarch 24: Northwest Community Book Club Meeting - All I Love and Know by Judith Frank (Dublin)March 29: Chocolate Seder(s) - details TBA

APRILApril 12: New AlbanyWorld of Bounce program with Temple Beth Shalom & PJ Library

April 19: 2:00 p.m. / tickets are $6. (standard $5 parking fee per vehicle applies)

J-Reach Screening of JERUSALEM in I-MAX at COSI

April 20: 5:30 p.m. / NE ColumbusHappy Birthday, Israel! A birthday celebration for the State of Israel

Late April: NorthwestNorthwest Playgroup Playdate

April 27: New AlbanyMonday Night Mahj MAYMay 17 NorthwestIce Cream RULES! (NW)May 19 Northwest Community Book Club MeetingMay 31 GahannaNortheast “Bark” Mitzvah

JUNENew AlbanySummer Reading Club for Kids / 1 of 3Hoover Outdoor Shabbat PicnicNorthwest Northwest Playgroup PlaydateJune 22: New AlbanyMonday Night Mahj

JULY: New Albany /2 of 3 / 3 of 3 will be held in AugustSummer Reading Club for KidsOutdoor Shabbat Picnic

MIGHTY MITE TAP AND BALLETThis is a wonderful first introduction to the art of dance. With fun music, your child learns basic movements in ballet and beginning steps in tap. Your child will learn a dance routine in tap and ballet that they will perform at a recital at the end of the school year. This program develops listening skills, timing, and rhythm. Tap Shoes provid-ed. There is a minimum of 5 and a maximum limit of 12 students for each class. College Avenue Instructed by Tap and TumbleWednesdays, March 18 – April 22 (6 classes, No class April 8) / 2 - 5 years / 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. / JCC New Gym / $78

MIGHTY MITE TUMBLING AND GYMNASTICSThe program will teach the children forward rolls, log rolls, the balance beam, and the older children will learn bridges, backbends, and work on vaulting cubes. Your child will be building coordination and confidence while having lots of fun! There is a min-imum of 5 and a maximum limit of 12 students for each class.

College Avenue Instructed by Tap and TumbleWednesdays, March 18 – April 22 (6 classes, No class April 8) / 2 - 5 years / 11:15 – 11:40 a.m. (2-3 yrs.) / 11:45 – 12:15 p.m. (4-5 yrs.) / JCC New Gym / $78

New Albany Instructed by Tap and TumbleThursdays, April 16 – May 21 (6 classes) / 2 - 5 years / 1:00 – 1:25 p.m. (2 yrs.) / 1:30 – 2:00 (3-5 yrs.) / $78

North Instructed by Tap and TumbleFridays, March 20 – May 1 (6 classes, No class April 10) / 3 - 5 years / 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. / $78

MIGHTY MITE ZUMBAThis program is a Zumba class geared towards the physical and psycholog-ical abilities of 3 – 5 year olds. It is a great way for kids to have fun and get moving. This year the class will have an inter-national dance touch as the instructor will infuse international dance styles into the program. There is a minimum of 5 and a

maximum of 12 students for each class.College Avenue Instructed by Tap and TumbleThursdays, April 16 – May 21 (6 classes) / 3 - 5 years / 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. / JCC Dance Studio / $68

MIGHTY MITE TAE KWON DOThis program is a karate class geared towards the physical and psychological abilities of 3 – 5 year olds. It is a great way to for kids to have fun and learn a form of martial arts. There is a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 students for each class.College Avenue Instructed by Kids in KarateFridays, April 17 – May 22 (6 classes) / 3-5 years / 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. / JCC New Gym / $80

New Albany Instructed by Kids in Karate Friday, April 17 – May 22 (6 classes) / 3-5 years / 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. / JCC New Albany Gym / $80

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SPRING BREAK DAYS AT THE J!$60 a day / 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / after care 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. $10 an hour / lunch $5 a dayMonday, March 16 Cupcake Wars! Decorate cupcakes and compete in teams to win this “sweet” challenge!Tuesday, March 17 Flip Out! Join us for a trip to Buckeye Gymnastics as we jump and tumble away the winter blues.Wednesday, March 18 Bowling Day! Have “spare” time? “Strike” out bore-dom on this day of bowling fun.Thursday, March 19 Be inspired by the work of Chagall, Palnik, Leeman, and more! Discover your inner artist and create masterpieces with us. Friday, March 20 Walk the red carpet, pose for paparazzi, and come to the Kaleidoscope Premiere Screening movie day!

PASSOVER DAYS AT THE J! Don’t be plagued by what to do during these days off! Join us for some Pass-over inspired fun!$60 a day / 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / after care 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. $10 an hour / free lunchThursday, April 2nd Once “wii” were slaves! A day of wii competition fun.Friday, April 3rd Let my people bowl! Ten bowling pins and ten plagues. Coincidence? Knock down some pre-Passover plagues!Monday, April 6th You won’t want to “Pass Over” the chance to make your own pottery!Tuesday, April 7th Wild Animals! Play sports and games of all varieties on this wild day at the J.Wednesday, April 8thIf you MAKE it, you can TAKE it out of Egypt…or the JCC!Thursday, April 9th Don’t be left in the “dark-ness” when we party in the J-zone and watch Pass-over-inspired movies.

ACT UP AT THEATER CLASS WITH COLUMBUS CHILDREN’S THEATRE Mondays, March 23 - April 27 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. / 1st - 2nd grade $755:30 - 6:39p.m. / 3rd - 5th grade $85

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Here is what is new at camp this year!

CAMP CHAVERIM start and end time – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00pm

NEW THIS YEAR AT HOOVER7th and 8th grade campers (Bogrim) have the option of Bogrim Plus, a two-night travel experience occurring four times throughout the summer. Trips include Cedar Point/Stone Labs, Camp Living-ston/Kings Island, and the annual Bogrim White Water Rafting trip at ACE Resort. Bogrim will also be hosting the first annual OK CUP, a regional competition between Louisville, Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus.

SPECIALTY CAMPSTHEATRE CAMP WITH COLUMBUS CHILDREN’S THEATRE - 101 Dalmatians KidsJune 8 - 26 / Full Day Camp / 1st – 8th gradeCalling all aspiring young actors! This popular camp will teach students what it takes to become an actor. Learn basic theatre termi-nology, what goes into a production, how to build a scene and a character, and how to conquer stage fright. Students will also learn about the audition process and how they can do their best at their next audition. Campers will be performing three live performances.

TENNIS CAMP WITH SHELBY CHESESJune 15 - 19 – Morning Camp / K – 3rd gradeWhether you’re a begin-ning, an intermediate or an advanced player, this tennis camp will improve your game and skills. Players will focus on stroke techniques, volley, serves, grips and footwork. Every camper will need to bring a racquet and a water bottle.

BASKETBALL CAMP WITH SKYHAWKSJune 22 – 26 – Morning Camp /K - 3rd GradeUsing our professional curriculum and focusing on the whole player, we teach your child the skills they need for both on and off the court to be a better athlete. Our sport specific staff will focus on respect, teamwork and respon-sibility as they will start each day with a ‘skill of the day’ and progress in to

drills and games making an unforgettable camp experience for your young athlete. After a week of passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding you will see why this is one of our most popular programs.

COLUMBUS CREW SOCCER CAMPJuly 6- 10 – Morning Camp / K - 3rd GradeA Columbus Crew Camp will focus on player de-velopment through a core foundation of soccer skills and a challenging and fun learning environment. Through maximum touches on the ball, professional instruction, challenging new exercises and compet-itive small games – we will help each player in their individual development. A wide range of technical training will be included such as dribbling, passing, controlling and finishing.The camp will serve play-ers of all skill levels from

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beginners to advanced. Through a specially de-signed curriculum, our coaches will apply the train-ing and exercises to meet the needs of each individual player’s skill level. Our positive and enthusiastic approach to instruction in a creative environment will be established for each player to achieve a high level of learning.Do not miss out on this unique opportunity and a chance to be a part of our family. Each camper is sure to walk away with a pos-itive experience and high quality training from the only professional soccer club in the region.

AMAZING ADVENTURES WITH LITTLE SCHOLARSJuly 13 – 17 – Afternoon Camp / K – 3rd GradeWhat do pirate flags, scavenger hunts, and marble races have in common? It’s all a part of our Amazing Adventures class! Students will be taken on adventures each class session–ranging from mysteries, to pirate adventures, to minute-to-win it competitions.

We will build and design mini tree houses, totem poles, robots, cars and many more fantastic wood creations by hammer-ing, sanding, gluing, and painting our own wood masterpieces. (Tools used in the class are hammers, sandpaper and nails).

ALL SPORTS CAMP WITH SKYHAWKSJuly 20 – 24 – Morning Camp / K - 3rd GradeSkyhawks all sports is the perfect program for any athlete who wants to learn the skills of several differ-ent sports. Sport specific staff will focus on respect, teamwork and responsi-bility, starting each day with a ‘skill of the day’ and progressing to drills and games making an unforget-table camp experience for your young athlete.

COOKING CAMP WITH CHEF JEFFJuly 27 – 31 – Morning Camp / K - 3rd GradeAre your children always “helping” in the kitchen, asking to bake cookies or a cake? Do they ask you how to cook?

Don’t miss out on our daily challenges! Not only will you have an amazing time, but you will sharpen your reasoning skills, increase processing speed, and broaden your creative mind.

FLAG FOOTBALL WITH SKYHAWKSJuly 13 – 17 – Morning Camp / K - 3rd GradeSkyhawks flag football is the perfect program for your young athletes who want a complete introduc-tion to America’s Game or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Through our ‘skill of the day’ campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning – all presented in a fun & positive environment.

WOOD CREATIONS WITH LITTLE SCHOLARSJuly 20 – 24 – Afternoon Camp / K-3rd GradeBang, Bang, Sand, Sand…keep your hands and minds building with wood creations!

Roll up your sleeves, feel the dough between your fingers and get ready to slice and dice at Cook-ing Camp! If your child is interested in becoming a head chef, a baker or wants to learn the ins and outs of cooking, Cooking Camp is a wonderful opportunity to expose your child to new foods that encourage them to expand their culinary palates and can serve as an ideal entree to culinary pursuits!

BUILDERS WITH LITTLE SCHOLARSK - 3rd Grade / July 27 – August 1 – Afternoon CampCalling all inventors, creators, builders and designers! Come build some awesome creations with us! We will create our own designs and make structures using Legos, recyclable materials and many other interesting items such as candy, paper bags and marshmallows. Skills necessary… none! Skills gained: communi-cation, problem solving, reasoning, developing creativity, and team work.


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JCC PAST PRESIDENTSSamuel Summer** Incorporating President

I.W. Garek** President During Construction

Dr. E. J. Gordon** Honorary President for Life

Edward Schlezinger** 1951-1952

David Goldsmith** 1953-1954

Abe I. Yenkin** 1955-1956

Herman Katz** 1957-1958

Joseph Zox** 1959-1960

Richard Abel** 1961-1962

Howard Schoenbaum** 1963-1964

Leon Friedman** 1965-1966

Myer Mellman** 1967-1968

David Roth** 1969-1970

David Derrow 1971-1972

Robert Aronson 1973-1974

Dr. James Tennenbaum** 1975-1979

William A Goldman 1980-1983

Michael Talis 1983-1985

Dr. Al Tyroler** 1985-1987

David Milenthal 1987-1989

Ruth Ann Blank** 1989-1991

Ted Fisher 1991-1993

Carole Genshaft 1993-1995

Geri Ellman 1995-1997

Michael J. Canter 1997-1999

Louis J. Chodosh 1999-2001

Jeffrey A. Coopersmith 2001-2003

Heidi Levey 2003-2005

Lee Abraham 2005-2007

Jeff Meyer 2007-2009

Marc Fishel 2009-2011

Joe Sniderman 2011-2013

HONORARY MEMBERSDr. B.W. Abramson**

Dr. S.D. Edelman**

J. S. Resler**

Mayor Rosenfeld**

Harry Schwartz**

JCC COMMITTEES

Adult SportsAquaticsAuditBBYO (Adult Committee)Budget & FinanceColumbus Jewish Film FestivalSummer Day CampEarly Childhood Education Council

Early Childhood EastEarly Childhood JCC NorthEarly Childhood New AlbanyFitnessGala Gallery PlayersHall of FameHealth CentersInvestment

Jewish BookfairMarketing/CommunicationsMelton School of Adult Jewish LearningMembershipOutreachScholar AthleteSeniors & AdultsSoftball

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Committees make everything happen. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact Carol Folkerth at [email protected].


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Secretary/President Elect

Ben Zacks

Vice-Presidents

Rick Barnett Jennifer Cammeyer Rick Meizlish Laura Weiser

Treasurer

Richard Williams

Immediate Past President

Joe Sniderman

Past President Representative

Marc Fishel

Honorary Trustee

Fred Luper

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Board of Trustees

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Stacy Beckman

Rachel Weiss Berger

Gary Cheses

Julie Cohen

Wendy Cohen

Caroline Cohn

Ilissa Eiferman

Jill Eisenberg

June Frankel

Cheri Friedman

Jenny Grischkan

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Seth Hoffman

Barry Igdaloff

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- Aaron Dachner AK Softball Endowment Fund

- Arye Scholarship Fund in Memory of David Miller

- Barbara & Irving ‘Red’ Spigner Memorial Fund for Jewish Bookfair

- Beatrice & David Roth Fund for the Roth-Resler Theatre/Gallery Players

- Betty & Charles Talis Fund- B’nai B’rith Youth Operations Fund- Byer SML Baseball/Softball

Endowment Fund- Carolyn Friedman Memorial Fund- Charles Solomon Endowment for

Sports Spectacular- Charlotte & Ben Kahn JCC Theater

Fund- Children’s Scholarship Fund- Columbus Jewish Film Festival Fund- David & Joseph Berman Cubbage

Corner - Endowment Fund For Hoover Family

Park- David Zucker Fund for Israeli Programs- Denise Glimcher Teacher Education

Fund for College Avenue- Don Erkis/Lou Berliner Scholar

Athlete Fund- Douglas Lee Memorial Fund for

Youth Sports Scholarships- Dr. Benjamin & Nell Kaplan JCC/

OSU Fund- Florence Melton Memorial Teen

Programming Fund - Florence Melton Tribute Fund for

Adult Mini School Programs- Francine & Irv Szames March of the

Living Fund- Goldsmith Teen Leadership Fund- Harold M. Eisenstein Fund- Harriet & Harold Korn Fund- Harry & Jeannette Weinberg

Endowment Fund- Helen & Albert Chodosh Fund- Helen Nutis Volunteer Fund- Henry Saeman Memorial Endowment

Fund- Irving & Sophie Starr Family Fund for

Gallery Players- Irving J. Miller Memorial Endowment

Fund- Jack & Lillian Marks Bloom

Endowment Fund for Youth Aquatics- JCC Maccabi Games Endowment

Fund- Joan & Jack Wallick Fund- Joel Dinkin Fund for Staff

Continuing Education

- Lawrence D. Schaffer Shem Tov Fund- Lil Strouss Fund for Gallery Players- Mary Ellen Starr Fund for Gallery Players- Mendy Snyder Sports Hall of Fame Fund - Merilynn & Thomas Kaplin “Building

for Tomorrow” Fund- Michael & Deborah Broidy Health &

Wellness Fund- Michael Feinstein Cultural Arts

Endowment Fund- Michael Isroff Memorial Racquetball

Fund- Mim Chenfeld Children’s Art Fund- Morris Skilken Endowment Fund- Myer & Selma Mellman Fund- Phyllis & Saul Sokol BBYO Fund- Phyllis & Sig Wasserman Endowment

Fund for Special Needs Programs- Pikuach Nefesh Fund for Lifesaving

Equipment- Rabbi Nathan & Sylvia Gaynor Judaic

Endowment Fund- Randy Kohn Youth Basketball Fund- Raymond & Pauline Kahn Art Fund- Reva & E.J. Gordon Cultural Arts

Endowment Fund- Rita & Sig Munster Fund- Rose Schwartz Early Childhood Fund- Rosenfeld Family Fund for Gallery

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- Ruth Ann Blank NW Program Fund- Sally & William Glick Fund- Sam Melton Endowment Fund- Sandy Simon Women’s Health Center

Fund- Senior Adult Activities Fund- Seymour & Marlene Raiz

Scholarship Fund- Shehechyanu Fund for Early

Childhood Teacher Excellence- Simon Lazarus Fund for Health &

Physical Education Activities- Simon Lazarus Outdoor Athletics Fund- Simpson Playwright Fund- Simpson/Blair Theater Lighting Fund- Talis Fitness Equipment Fund- William A. Barkan Youth Basketball

Memorial Fund- Zal Rosenfeld JCC Sports Fund- Zal Rosenfeld Pavilion Maintenance

Fund- Zelkowitz Family Foundation

* To establish a fund for the future of the JCC, contact Carol Folkerth at 614-559-6223 or [email protected].

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THE JCC ALSO OFFERS:• State-of-the-art Fitness Center• Personal Training and Massage• Yoga, Pilates and Kinesis Classes• Silver Sneakers Fitness• Free Group Exercise and Water

Fitness Classes• Indoor Walking/Jogging Track• Two Gymnasiums

• Racquetball/Tennis Courts• Heated Outdoor/Indoor Pools• Swim Lessons• Sprayground• Outdoor Sports Court• Indoor/Outdoor Sports Leagues• Babysitting Services

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Macaroni & Cheese$10 for ½ pan, serves 4Please call by noon for afternoon pickup.

Baked Ziti$10 for ½ pan, serves 4Please call by noon for afternoon pickup.

Quiche$10, spinach, mushroom or cheese onlyServes 4Please call by noon for afternoon pickup.

Spaghetti & Meatballs$14 for ½ pan, serves 4Please call by noon for afternoon pickup.

Roasted Whole Chicken$10, serves 4Friday onlyPlease call 24 hours in advance.

Don’t feel like cooking? Let the JCC make dinner for you!

Contact Matan Gutwaks at 559-6276 or [email protected]

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April 30-May 31JCC Lobby

This spring the Columbus JCC is hosting a unique exhibit featuring the art and animations of graphic artist Hanan Harchol. This solo exhibition will feature Harchol’s entire animated series, a collection of shorts that teach Jewish ethics to adults and teens using thought provoking and funny conversations between animated versions of Hanan and his Israeli parents. Included are drawings, vertical tapestries of stills from his ani-mations arranged in comic strips, and panels of teachings that inspire the art.

Free and open to the community during all JCC hours.

To schedule group educational sessions contact Cheryl Dritz at 559-6238 or [email protected].


JCC LOCATIONSJCC College Avenue1125 College AveColumbus, OH 43209p. 614.231.2731f. 614.231.8222

JCC North1985 Swansford DrDublin, OH 43016p. 614.764.2414f. 614.764.2415

JCC New Albany150 E. Granville Rd.New Albany, OH 43054p. 614.855.4885f. 614.855.4872

JCC Hoover Family Park4290 E. Walnut StWesterville, OH 43081

JCC HOURSMonday - Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 1:30 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Sunday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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