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Rabbi Gerald Sussman, Borough President James Molinaro, JCC Executive Director David Sorkin, David Miller and Rev. Terry Troia reviewing the

devastation left by the storm.

Children participating in fencing at a community SundayFunday open to members and displaced children.

Rabbi Jessica Brochman and a congregant in Florida sortingthrough an ocean of donations to send north to New Jersey

and Staten Island.

Executive Director David Sorkin and Andrew Levy who drove 2 days fromBoca Raton with a truckload of supplies donated by Temple Emanuel.

Staff of the JCC unloading cases of bananas to be distributed via the JCC food pantry while the building

had no electricity.

David Encarnacion and Jeremy Brosnick from JCCCub Scout Pack 118 helped with a Scouting for Food

drive for Hurricane Sandy victims.

CLLD volunteer Janice Ginsberg and CLLD staff member Monica Buchnick on site at Midland Beach helping to provide

hands-on relief.

Over 160 children, both members and displaced participated in the JCCChanukah Funday Program.

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Fundraising & DevelopmentAnita Bruckmeir, Development Director 718.475.5234 abruckmeir@sijcc.com

TributesWishing a Happy Birthday to Helen Granatelli- Linda Brill

Wishing a Happy Birthday to Daisy Aberlin- Linda Brill

Wishing a Happy Birthday to Margot Capell- Linda Brill

In Honor of Your Upcoming Birthday Eleanor Willig- Linda Brill

In Memory of Al Cohen, Beloved Brother of Naomi Weiner- Susan Sappin, David Sorkin, The Board and Staff of the JCC

In Memory of Jane Aberlin, Beloved Mother of Robert Aberlin and Generous Supporter of the Jewish Community Center- Susan Sappin, David Sorkin, The Board and Staff of the JCC- Alice Diamond- Anthony Gini- Linda Brill- Ethel D. Krant

In Memory of Mary Iandola, Beloved Mother of Jo-Ann DeVita- The Staff of the Jewish Community Center

To honor or remember someone in this way, please contact ChanaCilento, Development Associate at 718.475.5243 or ccilento@sijcc.com.

Viva Las Vegas Casino & Bingo Night

Come join the fun & games on Saturday evening, March 16. Try yourluck at blackjack, roulette, craps, Texas Hold’em, slots and bingo. OurLas Vegas-style evening will also include a buffet, entertainment andgreat prizes. Have you always wanted to be part of the casino action? Friendly pro-fessional dealers will teach you how to play games you have alwaysbeen curious about like craps or Texas Hold’em. And, at the end of theevening, your winning chips will be redeemed for raffle tickets you canuse to select great prizes such as tickets to the NY Philharmonic, pro-fessional photo shoot, hotel stays to name just a few. Last year therewere over 300 guests at this fun-filled event. Join the action this year!This great evening will only cost $50 per person in advance or $65 atthe door. At the event, you will receive $50 in playing chips or 3 bingopackets. Texas Hold’em participation will require an additional $50buy-in.While you’re having fun, the proceeds will benefit the JCC’s Youth andSpecial Needs Departments. These departments provide after schooltutoring, sports and recreation to promote wellness and socialization,and activities geared to children with Autism to name just a few.Sponsorship opportunities are available which will promote your com-pany/business to the local community and will be acknowledged bysignage and periodic announcements at the event, in the JCC’smonthly bulletin, website and press releases.For sponsorship, to donate a gift or additional information about theevent, please contact Sylvia Cohen, Special Events Coordinator at718.475.5246 or scohen@sijcc.com.

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YouthGlenn Wechsler, MSW, Youth Director 718.475.5231 gwechsler@sijcc.comStephanie Feldman, M.S., Ed., Asst. Youth Director 718.475.5232 sfeldman@sijcc.com

Early ChildhoodBeth Howard, Early Childhood Director718.475.5225 bhoward@sijcc.com

Annual Book FairThe Early ChildhoodDepartment hadtheir annual BookFair in December.What a success! Tokick off the start ofthe Book Fair, theJCC had a visit fromthe renowned chil-dren’s author SteveMetzger. He readbooks and auto-graphed them after-wards. The childrenloved it as much astheir parents. Thisfair was a great way to continue to build your child’s library while hav-ing some quality family time!

Tu B’Shevat Plant SaleThe ECE annual Tu B’Shevat plant sale will beginon Tuesday, January 22 in the ECE Wing andcontinue until Sunday, January 27. On Tuesday,a table will be set up during the CLLD luncheon inthe Stolzenberg Social Hall. This is a great way tofight the winter doldrums - buy a few plants!

PJ Library®Have you registeredfor PJ Library? PJLibrary® (PJ, as inpajamas) is a pro-gram that providesfamilies with a FREEtreasury of Jewishbooks and music!Every month, fami-lies enrolled in PJ Li-brary® receive ahigh-quality, expert-selected, kid-testedJewish themed bookor CD as a gift fromthe community. If you have children6 months through 8years old, we inviteyou to sign up todayat www.pjlibrary.org/ny/StatenIsland and join a growing global com-munity of more than 100,000 PJ families throughout North Americaand Israel. Sign up your own family. Then, invite friends and neighborsto enroll and share in the PJ experience as well. For more information, contact Jill Howard at 718.475.5224.

Martin Luther King Day Trip (K- 8)School’s Out but we are in with an adventurous day as we travel toBounceU in Paramus NJ with amazing inflatable rides and games! Weget to enjoy a swim in the Bernikow heated pool as well this day!Monday, January 21

JCC University (UPK – 6)Come have a blast with us. Kids participate in fun activities and learnnew skills such as jewelry design, dance moves, fencing and more!Saturday, February 2, 6:30–9pm

JCC Connect utouRecovery Charity Concert featuring kiddie band “Princess Racer”FREE concert for anyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. Open to thosewho have experienced loss or have participated in volunteer efforts.For families with children age baby through 8 years.Sunday, February 3, 1pm

February School’s Out Trips Be on the lookout for information to follow.Monday and Tuesday, February 18 and 19

Purim Carnival- Be a Superhero!Watch for detailsSunday, February 24

Game Night (grades 6-8)Come to the ‘J’ and hang with friends with an awesome night of games,including board games, ping pong, foosball, pool & Wii. $7M/$10NMFor more information contact Samantha Goodman at 718.475.5285 orsgoodman@sijcc.com Saturday January 19, 8-11pm

Snow Tubing Camel Back Mountain (grades 6-12)Come spend a day in the snowy slopes of Camel Back Mountain for aday of snow tubing! Drop off at the Bernikow JCC at 10am and pick upat 7pm. $50M/$55NMRegister by February 10For more information contact Samantha Goodman at 718-475-5285 orsgoodman@sijcc.com Sunday, February 17

Teen ListservTo have your email address added to a teen E-blast listserv for infor-mation about upcoming teen events and programs email SamanthaGoodman at sgoodman@sijcc.com.

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Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music InstituteEla Seeley, Music Institute Director 718.475.5263 eseeley@sijcc.com

Instrumental InstructionWhy not start 2013 by learning how to play music? We welcome newregistrants throughout the year. The private lessons are nowoffered at three locations including the North Shore JCC on VictoryBoulevard!

Early Childhood ClassesMusic Together of Staten Island at the JCC (ages birth – 5)An internationally recognized early childhood music program forbabies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and adults who lovethem. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and partic-ipate with confidence in the music of our culture. Book and CD in-cluded. Free demonstration classes will be held the week prior to the pro-gram start. 9 sessions 45 minutes weekly Free demo Sunday, January 6, 10:45amClasses start: Sunday, January 13, 10:30am or Tuesday, January 15, 10:45am

Harmony Road Keyboard Classessee the Winter Program Guide for details and schedule

New Programs Music Theory for Youth, Fridays, 4pmYouth Chamber Ensemble, Tuesdays, 6pm

Student-Faculty Recitals Student-faculty recitals are held monthly and are free of charge. Allstudents are encouraged to participate in at least one recital duringthe school year. Piano accompaniments are provided by facultymembers, who are also featured in addition to student presenta-tions. Join us on Sunday, January 20, 11am and Sunday, February 10,11am.All are welcome. Meet the young artists of the Music Institute ofthe JCC, learn about the programs, talk to the teachers, and enjoythe performance.

Save the DateA concert benefiting the Hurricane Sandy victims on February 10,3pm will feature young musicians from across the Island. Please watch for details!

Jewish Music Month A celebration between Purim and Pesach will bring a Klezmer Bandas well as lectures and performances of Jewish composers. Details to follow.

Bernikow Fitness & WellnessVicki Roitman, Asst. Exec. Director 718.475.5248 vroitman@sijcc.com

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January Spa SpecialsFace of an Angel - Collagen Face and Eyes-$40Fine lines are plumped, skin is tight-ened, elasticity is improved and mois-ture is restored. A pure collagen maskwill deliver a vibrant, younger, andhealthier complexion. You’ll look andfeel heavenly at the end of your luxu-rious treatment.Clarifying Back Treatment-$40An attentive gentle experience foryour entire back. Your esthetician willcustomize an array of organic skincare products for a deep cleanse andrelaxing steam with extractions asneeded. Living feeling lighter, tighterand ready to take on the world. If you purchase these specials you will receive an apricot handscrub, free!

February is Heart Month

Chocolate Indulgence Specials ♥ Chocolate Kiss Facial - $40Your skin will be cleansed,lightly exfoliated with a choco-late scrub massage and choco-late mask. To conclude thistreatment, a light moisturizerwill be applied. This facial willleave the skin smooth and hy-drated, revealing a healthyglow.♥ Chocolate Pedicure - $17Foot soak with nourishingchocolate essential oils, choco-late and sea salt exfoliation,chocolate and mint butterblend foot & leg massage, toenail shaping and clipping, cuticle clean up, buff and polish.♥ Chocolate Manicure - $12Cocoa hand soak, chocolate hand exfoliation, chocolate mint hand andarm massage, nail shape, cuticle clean up, buff and polish.

Personal Training Specials Purchase 13 (1 hour) sessions for $575 - $44.23 each (savings $270)

Purchase 13 (1/2 hour) sessions for $450- $34.62 each (savings $135)

3 (1/2) hour sessions $99 (first time personal training only)

Bernikow FitnessThe JCC’s 5,000 sq. ft. Fitness Center offers a wide variety of cardioand weight machines to accommodate our versatile membershipneeds. However, we encourage all members to be aware of and prac-tice good etiquette while in the Fitness Center.The Fitness staff is available to assist with any discrepancies of theusage of the equipment or service to our members. Please refer anyconflicting issues with other members to our staff.

Fitness Etiquette• Please return all weights to their storage racks for the next member to use.• Wipe down all equipment after use to prevent the spread of germs.• Do not hang on the TV’s while exercising. They will snap off!• Children under 13 are not permitted in the Adult Fitness Center.• Youth ages 13 and older must have successfully completed the Teen Tune Class before authorized to use the fitness equipment• Equipment is set up on a first come-first serve basis. • Please allow others to work in between multiple sets on the weights.• Report all incidents of non-working equipment to the Fitness Floor staff.• Report all incidents of first aid needs to the Fitness Floor or Desk staff.• Return all equipment to its rightful place (mats, rollers, etc.)• The Personal Trainers have first priority for use of the stretching table with their clients.• All personal items such as coats, purses, keys, etc. should be locked up in lockers in the locker room. The JCC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.• Members should have their ID card on them at all times in order to access the Fitness Center and locker rooms. • Save some energy for that last climb up the stairs to your car.

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The Yiddish Club FREELearn Yiddish with Chani Katzman Yiddish was the vernacular language of most Jews in Eastern andCentral Europe before World War II. Today, it is spoken by descen-dants of those Jews living in the United States, Israel, and other partsof the world. Bernikow JCCFor more information please contact Sara Cohen- sacohen@sijcc.comor call 718.475.5242Every other Tuesday 8-9pm

A Tu B'Shvat Celebration:

The Root of Healthy WellbeingA calm mother, a healthy home- parenting tips and consultation. Nu-trition, Exercise and Self Defense for women by Katharina Guttman. Fruit and vegetable decorating and garnishing by Incredible Edibles -crudités, fruit and veggie smoothie barBernikow JCCFor more information please contact Sara Cohen- sacohen@sijcc.comor call 718.475.5242Tuesday, January 15, 8pm

The Jewish Experience in Film -

An Empire of Their Own:

How the Jews Invented HollywoodPanorama of Jewish Life in collaboration with Wagner College ChaiSociety will be holding its third lecture. Speaker: Dr. Neal GablerWagner College, Spiro HallTuesday, February 12, 8pm

Jewish Life & Learning Yaffa Schonbach, Jewish Life & Learning Director 718.475.5228 yschonbach@sijcc.com

Menorah Lighting at City Hall

Hayley Rosenfeld is a girl scout with a JCC troop. She hasalways been interested in helping those with special needs.Hayley is working on a project of how Hurricane Sandyaffected children with Special Needs in NYC. The first partof her project included collecting money and callingvendors for donations of various adaptive equipment. Shealso needed to find loaner equipment for the children wholost theirs during the storm until new and permanentequipment can replace them. This first part of her projectis nearly complete.As a second part of her project, she along with her fellow

Girl Scouts from her troop had a toy drive for specialneeds children and their siblings that lost their toys in thehurricane. It was held at the Avis/South Shore JCC onDecember 21.In recognition of her ongoing work with special needs

children, Hayley was invited by Mayor Bloomberg to helplight the menorah at City Hall.

Fashion ShowFor more information please contact Sara Cohen- sacohen@sijcc.comor call 718.475.5242Wednesday, February 27, 7:30pm

Hebrew Conversational Classes with Yaffit EfraimAll classes meet once per week and are taught by a Hebrew nativespeaker.Classes are small, fun and interactive. No prior knowledge is necessary for Beginner Class

BEGINNER ULPAN - HEBREW CONVERSATIONLearn simple everyday Hebrew conversationWednesdays, January 16 - February 27, 7:30-9pm Fee: $75m/$90nm 6 weeks

INTERMEDIATE ULPAN

Learn skills and improve basic levelMondays, January 14- February 25, 7:15-9pmFee: $75m/$90nm 6 weeksContact Yaffit Efraim: yefraim@sijcc.com or 917.755.6616

CampGlenn Wechsler, MSW, Camp Director 718.475.5231 gwechsler@sijcc.comStephanie Feldman, M.S., Ed., Asst. Camp Director 718.475.5232 sfeldman@sijcc.com

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