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Mika Vardi Hometown: Moshav Sede Warburg

Fave Color: Pink Things I Like: Nature, going to the beach, laughing (most important!!)She says: “I have never been in the U.S., so I can’t wait to see American culture and Jewish life in America.”

Mai TidharHometown: Kohav Yair

Fave Food: Asian noodles Things I Like: Dancing, visiting the zoo, travelingShe says: “I can’t wait for American food! I did research on the Aquarium in Baltimore and am excited to visit it!”

Naama AlgaziHometown: Netanya

Fave Movie: Lord of the RingsThings I Like: Dancing, friends/family, reading She says: “I am looking forward to the whole experience, being in America, the host families, meeting people.”

Maayan Yeres Hometown: Rosh Haayin

Fave Food: Pizza, Subway, apple pie Things I Like: Reading, traveling, dancing with my best friends. She says: “I can’t wait to meet the kids, hopefully I can make a difference!”

Michal ZivHometown: Ra’anana

Fave Movie: Twilight Things I Like: Reading, friends She says: “I can’t wait to experience everything! Traveling, shopping, new friends, adventures…”

Pnina Yanihodege Hometown: Migdal Ha’Emek

Fave Color: Blue, pink, yellow Things I Like: Music, dancing, shopping, hiking, computer, meeting people She says: I really like meeting people, traveling, shopping –it’s going to be a great summer!”

Camp Shlichim Bring Israeli Flavor To BaltimoreWe are excited to welcome seven Shlichim to Baltimore this summer! These talented 18-25 year old Israeli counselors will be spending the summer as camp specialists at the JCC’s Camp Milldale and our ECE Noah’s Ark program. They have all undergone intensive screening and training to prepare for this experience. The Shlichim each bring their own talents to the table and they can’t wait to bring Israeli culture to camp. Meet the Shlichim and watch exclusive video interviews with them on our Camp Milldale website at www.campmilldale.org.

Meet Our New Camp Aquatics Coordinator We are thrilled to have JCC Swim Team Coach, Brendan McElroy join our camp family this year. Coach Brendan will be taking on the position of Aquatics Coordinator at Camp Milldale. Working on everything from swim lessons to pool safety, he will manage the entire swim program at camp. We know that he will be an excellent addition to Milldale and our award winning swim program.

Shlichim shown here: Michal, Maayan, Pnina, Mika, Naama, Matan, and David Mitnick, Camp Milldale Program Director. (Not shown: Mai Tidhar)

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Jewish Life ..................................2FYI ..............................................3Children & Youth .........................4Teens ..........................................5Adults .........................................6Arts & Culture ............................6Fitness ........................................7Aquatics ................................. 8-9AssociAted Corner .....................10Chai Lights ...............................11

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Jewish Life

Wisdom for Today Rabbi Josh Snyder

Summer in the Wilderness What is it about summertime that makes it so different, so precious? Is it the air that feels palpable, warm and humid with possibility? Is it the sound of ice cream trucks trolling the streets for eager children, ringing out their familiar tunes? Is it the longed-for chance to go somewhere else, or even explore the

outdoor places that are revealed in our backyards? Of course, it is all this and more. The rhythm of time seems to slow as the sunlight lasts well into the evening. Whether we are at camp, relaxing on the beach, or even stepping out to get the mail, the summer brings a greater awareness of the world around us. Summer encourages our full encounter with nature.In the Jewish calendar, summer is an intermediate time. From Shavuot, which falls on June 8-9 this year, until Tisha B’Av, which falls on August 9, there is a period of two months without any major Jewish holiday. It’s appropriate that during this period we read from the book of BaMidbar, which is known in English as Numbers, but really means ‘In The Wilderness’. The book tells the stories from the wild and woolly period between the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the arrival at the edge of the Promised Land, spanning a period of 38 years. It is in the wilderness that Israel finally forges a national identity. The words of the prophet Jeremiah echo across the centuries, “Thus said the Lord: The people [who] escaped from the sword found favor in the wilderness” (31:2). When the Israelites left their comfort zone, and entered into the wilderness, they were able to find out who they really were. I do not think it is a coincidence that we read from BaMidbar in the summer. Particularly now, we find ourselves able to take advantage of the offerings of the great outdoors. So go for that hike in the woods; go see a baseball game; head to the beach; take that great class at the J. Each opportunity for recreation is truly an opportunity for re-creation. Our experiences in the wilderness remind us who we are and who we can become.

Rabbi Snyder is the Director of the Goucher College Hillel. He can be reached at josh.snyder@goucher.edu.

Jonny Lewis Receives Presidents Award We are proud to honor Jonny Lewis with the Joe Meyerhoff JCC Presidents’ Award this year. Jonny has served on the JCC Board of Directors for 12 years and has been a Vice-Chairman and Treasurer. He has also served on the JCC Executive Committee. Jonny is an active member and past-Chair of the Baltimore Jewish Film Festival as well as the Membership and Young Adult committees. This esteemed award was established to recognize JCC volunteers whose service to the Jewish community is above and beyond expectations and Jonny is well deserving of it.

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Thursday, June 16; 7:30pmGordon Center For Performing Arts

Join us in paying tribute to our 2011 Jewish Hall of Fame honorees. This event will provide need-based scholarships for children and teens to participate in JCC programs including Early Childhood, JCC Macaabi Experience, Special Needs and Camp Milldale.Tickets: $55 (includes dessert reception) To purchase tickets, please call Nancy Goldberg

at 410.559.3509.

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FYI

Get Up to Speed with New Schwinn Indoor Cycles We are excited to introduce new top-of-the-line Schwinn A.C. Performance cycles as part of our Group Fitness indoor cycling studios at both JCC locations. These cycles are the flagship of the Schwinn line-up, featuring Virtual Contact™ Resistance Technology. In other words, they feature magnetic resistance which provides for a much smoother ride. The adjustable seat and handle bars on these bikes allow for a more perfect fit for the individual rider. In the future, we hope to purchase the MPower Performance Consoles that provide feedback – watts, speed, distance, calories, and RPM – for the rider.

Purchase a Cycle to Use at HomeWe are selling the old cycles! For more information on how to purchase one of these great pieces of equipment for a discounted price, contact Amy at 410.559.3534 or email aschwartz@jcc.org.

Stay Updated While You Work Out Be on the lookout for new digital screens in both our OM and PH Fitness Centers. Never miss a JCC program with this awesome new way of keeping you updated!

Did You Know? You can register for all your favorite classes online at www.jcc.org/register or click the Register button on any interior webpage. Just log in to “My J Account” on the JCC website and proceed to choose your classes and check out. You can also pay your bill and check your account balance online. It’s fast and easy!If you have questions or need help, contact Laurence at

410.559.3515 or email registrationhelp@jcc.org

Annual Indoor Flea MarketSunday, June 26; 8:00am-12:00pm Rosenbloom OM JCC

Enjoy shopping a variety of vendors for a diversity of goods and services. The JCC Parent and Infant/Toddler will accept donated goods to sell. Proceeds from table rental will benefit the JCC Parent and Infant/Toddler Department.Vendors Needed! Vendor Tables $25.00; $20.00 if you bring your own table

For more information, call 410.559.3524 or email parenting@jcc.org.

Facility Renovations Check out the improvements we have made at Park Heights to better accommodate our members:

Make your gift online at www.associated.org/donate. 410.727.4828

Support your JCC. Support Jewish Baltimore.

THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore funds programs at your JCC.

PH JCC gym floor

PH JCC fitness center

PH JCC teen lounge

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Children & Youth

Wonder WednesdaysAges 2-10 Wednesdays, July 6- August 11; 4:00-5:00pm Weinberg PH JCC

Join us every Wednesday for super fun and entertaining events! Bring your friends, family or your whole camp.

July 6 • The Kinderman, Singing SuperstarJuly 13 • Danny Wiser, Magic ShowJuly 20 • TBDJuly 27 • Eric Energy - Magic Show featuring ScienceAugust 3 • Jon Jensen, Magic ShowAugust 11 • TBD

$4/child. Free adult admission with paying child.

Pre-Camp and Post-Camp Programs Weinberg PH JCC Monday-Thursday; 9:00am-3:30pmFriday; 9:00am-2:00pmMonday, June 20 - Friday, June 24Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26Monday, August 29 & Tuesday, August 30

For more information, call Israel Orange at 410.500.5907 or email iorange@jcc.org .

Camp EXTRAvaganza Does your child’s day camp end too early for you? Now you can send your kids to our cool after camp programs!

EXTRA Noah’s ArkAges 3-5 (Coed)Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, June 20-August 12; 3:30-4:15pm

Wonder WednesdayAges 3-5(Coed)Wednesdays, June 20-August 12; 3:30-5:00pm

EXTRA Youth and TeenAges 6-10 & 11-13 (Separate Boys & Girls Programs)Mondays & Thursdays, June 20-August 12; 4:15-6:00pm

Your teens can enjoy sports, games, activities, Wii, and more! Includes outdoor venues.

Contact Mark Bonitatibus at 410.500.5917 or mbonitatibus@jcc.org.

Shabbat SpectacularSaturdays, June 18, July 16 & August 20; 1:30-5:15pm Rosenbloom OM JCC

Join us for Adult Jewish Yoga, Schmooze on the News, PJ Library Storytime, Shabbat Tot Time and pool activities. Join us as we celebrate the end of Shabbat with the smells and sights of Havdallah.For more information, contact Parenting at 410.559.3532.

Parent Infant & Toddler JCC Shabbat and Holiday Programs Downtown

Share the fun of your favorite JCC classes with friends downtown – invite them to join you for these events!

Baby GrooveThrough July 12

Hello BabyThrough July 19

Tot ShabbatJune 24 & July 29

For details and to find out about our new weekend classes, visit www.dbjcc.org or email Kim at

kjacobsohn@jcc.org . You can now “like” our new facebook page: dbjcc.

We Bring Our Programs to YOU! Do you live in Towson, Mt Washington, Cockeysville, Roland Park etc.? Looking for Jewish activities for your young children or the whole family?

Contact Cindy at cneuman@jcc.org to find out about upcoming programming in your neighborhood!

Cub Scout Pack 18 Aberdeen Ironbird’s Baseball Game Sunday, July 31Ripken Stadium

Baseball anyone? The boys of Cub Scout Pack 18 will serve as the honorary colorguards at the Aberdeen Ironbird’s game!Cub Scouts is open to boys in grades 1-5. If your son is interested in scouting, please contact David Green at 410.602.2622 or email at dgreen@btfiloh.org.

Karate Kids CenterWe are excited to announce the continuation of Martial Arts instruction with the Kids Center program. Joining forces with CSA Martial Arts, we will provide fun, structured, quality Karate instruction after school. Children can attend up to four different classes a week. All Martial Arts classes are included in the Kids Center price!

For more information, contact Jennifer Lake at 410.559.3553 or Lara Wellerstein 410.559.3547.

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Teens

Teens Blog About March of the Living Trip Thousands of Jewish teens worldwide participated in this international, educational experience this spring. The teens were in Poland and Israel on very special days, including Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. Three of our Baltimore teens share excerpts from their incredible journeys:

Departure DayIts 8:00am on the morning of our departure, I can’t put into words how excited I am! To embark on this journey with my best friends is something I couldn’t even imagine months ago. My bags are packed, and my four hours of sleep will have to last me as long as possible! This has been a long

time coming, and I feel mentally prepared for the next two weeks. ~ Josh

Day One - PolandWhen would I have thought that I would be in Poland? It’s not much of a vacation spot, nor is it much of a tourist attraction. But once you arrive- there’s so much to do. Fresh off the plane, Treblinka was certainly a wake up call. There is nothing left of the camp except for memorials. I walked through rows and rows of rocks, observing all the different town names. In only two days we have visited a death camp, toured the ghetto in Warsaw, experienced Polish food and met people from all over the world. – Maddie

At One Point, They Were Alive… The Warsaw cemetery brought up mixed feelings. Interestingly enough, I did not feel the sadness I had anticipated. Perhaps it was the beautiful weather, but I found the overall atmosphere to be peaceful. If the cemetery could talk, what would it have said? I asked one of my friends if they too did not feel the sadness we had all anticipated. I won’t soon forget the response I got: “Cemeteries are not here to remind us that all of these people are dead, but to remind us that at one point, they were alive.”– Caitlin (seen here in the Warsaw cemetery helping to clean up the area)

PSAT and SAT/ACT Refresher SessionsGet ahead of the class with our 8 one-hour sessions of one-on-one tutoring over the summer (English, Math and/or Grammar).$450/JCC Member $500/NM

College Application Preparation for Rising SeniorsPick your colleges and work on your college applications during the summer.$65/JCC Member per hour $75/NM per hour

For more information on college prep, contact Esther at 410.559.3550 or egunter@jcc.org

For the complete blog with photos, visit www.jcc.org/motlteens.

Coming in July, you can follow JCC teens on the BZD/Maccabi Israel trip at

www.jcc.org/Israel2011.

On Sunday, May 22, Baltimore sent 44 participants, ages 10-12 to Cherry Hill, NJ for the Mid Atlantic Junior Maccabi Games.

JCC Maccabi Games 2011We are also proud to be sending 67 kids to participate in the JCC Maccabi Games in Israel, 28 to Springfield, Illinois and 50 to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

For a complete list of participants, visit www.jcc.org/Maccabi

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Adults Arts & Culture

Adult Life Spring TripsNational Museum of American Jewish HistoryWednesday, June 22; 7:30am-6:00pm

Travel with us to the new National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Experience the rich culture of Jewish heritage covering 25,000 square feet and three and a half floors of the Museum’s new building. $52/JCC Member $78/NM

Lunch and Learn with Tuvy!Mondays, June 27-August 22; 12:00-1:00pm

Join us in the Eden café with our scholar-in-residence Tuvy Miller, summer intern from Israel. Explore the Parsha of the week and the meaning behind it!Program free, lunch on your own in Eden Cafe

Summer MoviesAll movies begin at 1:00pmWeinberg Park Heights JCC

Don’t miss a chance to relax and enjoy some summer screenings with us!

Wednesday, July 6 – UpWednesday, July 20 - AvatarWednesday, August 3 - Invictus Wednesday, August 17 – Keeping the Faith

Admission $1 - includes popcorn and water

Save the Date! Evening Under the StarsAugust 31; Evening

Join us for live entertainment, light fare, and cocktails on the Park Heights roof!Space is limited. For more information on these programs, contact Lisa at

410.500.5903 or lshifren@jcc.org.

Baltimore Jewish Film Festival

The William and Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival this spring was a great success with the most STARS to date!

Norman & Sarah Brown Art Gallery Gallery Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays, 8:30am-1:30pm; Thursdays, 8:30am-12:30pmWeinberg Park Heights JCC

Artful Insights May 1-June 30 Artwork By Tohar Livne, Douglas Lake , Simon Cherkasski

Don’t miss the first exhibit of the summer with an eclectic group of exhibiting artists.

Hazamir For more information or to audition, contact Conductor

Erika Schon at erikaschon1@comcast.net or 443.831.4205.

Jewish Theatre Workshop Presents: Brooklyn Boy by Donald MarguliesDirected by Brad NorrisFour Performances To Choose From!Sunday, June 19; 2:00pmTuesday, June 21; 7:00pmSaturday, June 26; 8:00pmTuesday, June 28; 7:00pm

For more information and group rates, contact The Jewish Theatre Workshop at contact@

jewishtheatreworkshop.org.

Film Festival Chair, Patsy Taubman

Past Chairs of the William & Irene Weinberg Baltimore Jewish Film Festival gathered at the JCC Annual

Meeting in May. From left to right: Jonny Lewis, Suzanne Silverman Lapides, Marty Cohen and Dr. Howard Davidov

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Fitness

JCC’s Passport to Health & FitnessJune 19-August 13Rosenbloom OM JCC & Weinberg PH JCC

Register for this program and receive a JCC logo baseball cap! Participate in a variety of fitness activities and you’ll receive a stamp in your passport for each activity. Complete your passport and submit it at the end and you could be one of 20 members to win a JCC gym bag! $10 JCC Members Only

Contact Amy at 410.559.3534 or email aschwartz@jcc.org.

Zumba-Party Into Summer ShapeWednesday, June 22; 6:00-9:00pmRosenbloom OM JCC

Party into summer shape with Zumba and Zumba Toning with your favorite JCC Zumba Instructors! Shop our vendors array of fun clothes, jewelry, and handbags as well. Must pre-register. Please contact Lynn at 410.559.3535

or lrosenstone@jcc.org.

Les Mills Launch Sunday, July 10Both JCC Buildings

Rosenbloom OM JCC

8:00am BODYPUMP™9:05am BODYSTEP™10:10am BODYFLOW™

Weinberg PH JCC

8:00am BODYPUMP™9:05am BODYSTEP™10:10am BODYFLOW™

FREE to JCC Members and NM (Female Only at Park Heights) SPACE IS LIMITED. Members should pre-register

to guarantee their spot.

For information at OM, contact Amy at 410.559.3534 or aschwartz@jcc.org.

At PH, contact Jackie at 410.500.5919 or jforeman@jcc.org .

New Yoga Class for Mothers To Be! If you love yoga and want to feel powerful and at peace with your pregnancy, this class is for you. Instructor, Jeanne Deignan–Kosmides is a trained Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula. She has been teaching pregnancy yoga classes for about 17 years and has

done yoga throughout all of her pregnancies. According to Jeanne, “Research indicates that pregnant women who exercise heal more rapidly after childbirth and enjoy parenting,” Jeanne explains. “Yoga is one of the more safe and effective mind/body exercises that can boost well-being.” This special yoga classes includes breathing exercises, warm-up stretches, prenatal yoga flows and conscious relaxation techniques.

Prenatal Yoga Rosenbloom OM JCC Wednesdays, June 15-July 20; 8:30pm Wednesdays, July 27-August 12; 7:30-8:30pm

$60/JCC Member $90/NM For more information, contact Amy at

410.559.3534 or aschwartz@jcc.org

Free Fitness Orientation for Members Overwhelmed by all the machines in the Fitness Center? We can help! Let us teach you how to use our state-of-the-art equipment. This is a FREE, member-only service.

To set up an appointment, call Lynn at OM, 410.559.3535 or Jackie at PH, 410.500.5919

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Aquatics

Meet the Teacher: Misti Myers Misti’s current claim to fame is teaching the Arthritis Foundation’s Aquatics Program at the Weinberg PH JCC. She also teaches land-based group fitness classes and is a personal trainer.

Q. What are some benefits of doing a workout in the water as opposed to land? A. The natural resistance of the water protects the body from the wear and tear on the joints that we experience on land in our everyday activities.

Q. Who should consider coming to these Aqua Aerobics/Arthritis classes?A. Working out in the water can benefit anyone- with or without physical ailments.

Q. Why is it so important for older adults to keep active? A. Staying active is important for maintaining overall strength, balance, flexibility, weight control and more. Regular exercise will keep mind, body and spirit connected.

Q. What is your favorite thing about your job at the JCC? A. My work is meaningful! The time I spend teaching class and training clients doesn’t feel like work at all, they are all very special to me. I feel very lucky to be a part of the JCC team.

Participants Are Talking …“I love everything about this class, starting with the teacher! – Libby

“We can do things in the water that we can’t do on land” – Phyllis

“I walk out of the pool in better shape than when I walked in.” – Edith

For a schedule of Aquatics and Group Fitness classes, visit www.jcc.org/schedules

To find out more about Arthritis Water classes go to http://www.arthritis.org.

ARC LifeguardingAges 15 + July 11-July 29, Monday-Friday; 9:00am-1:00pm Rosenbloom OM JCC

Upon successful completion of this course, become certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Must be able to pass swim test: 300 yard swim and a timed deep water brick retrieval. Must Pass Prerequisite Swim. $275/M $350/NM Class Code: 25109

T h e F l o r e n c e M e l T o n A d u l T M i n i - S c h o o l

at Chizuk Amuno Congregation

PHave you been planning to learn more about Judaism?

PDo you enjoy meeting new people and discussing interesting topics?

PIs it time for you to treat yourself to an exciting learning experience?

A worldwide, two-year, 120 hour pluralistic program designed for thoughtful adults and taught by experienced faculty in a relaxed atmosphere.Tuition: $515, Chizuk Amuno members $615, non-members

Be the 875th student in fifteen years to register for Melton and your tuition will be reduced 25%.

For information, call Judy Meltzer, Director, at 410/824-2058.

8100 Stevenson Road • Baltimore, MD 21208 • www.chizukamuno.org

Misti Myers

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Aquatics

Pool Hours at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCCIndoor Pool Schedule Memorial Day – Mon., September 5Mon.-Thurs. 5:30am-9:30pm Friday 5:30am-6:30pm Saturday 1:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday 7:00am - 6:30pm

Family Pool SchedulePRECAMP: Memorial Day – Sun., June 19 & Mon., Aug. 15 - Mon., Sept. 5Mon.-Thurs. 3:00pm-9:00pmFriday 3:00pm-6:30pmSaturday 1:00pm-5:45pmSunday 10am-6:30pm

DURING CAMP: Mon., June 20 – Sat., Aug. 13Mon.-Thurs. 11:00am-9:00pmFriday 11:00am-6:30pmSaturday 1:00pm-5:45pmSunday 10am-6:30pm

Sprayground ScheduleMon., June 20 – Sat., Aug. 13Mon.-Thurs. 9:00am-9:00pmFriday 9:00am-6:30pmSaturday 1:00pm-5:45pmSunday 10am-6:30pm

Mon., Aug. 15 - Mon., Sept. 5Mon.-Thurs. 3:00pm-9:00pmFriday 3:00pm-6:30pmSaturday 1:00pm-5:45pmSunday 10am-6:30pm

Lap Pool Schedule Memorial Day – Mon., September 5Mon.-Thurs. 7:00am-9:30pm Friday 7:00am-6:30pm Saturday 1:00pm-5:30pm Sunday 8:00am-6:30pm

Instructional Pool Schedule PRECAMP: Memorial Day – Sun., June 19 & Mon., Aug. 15 - Mon., Sept. 5Mon.-Fri. 10:00am-5:00pmSaturday 1:00pm-5:30pmSunday 1:00pm-6:30pm

DURING CAMP: Mon., June 20 – Sat., Aug. 13Mon/Wed/Fri 11:30pm-5:30pmTu/Thu 1:00pm-5:00pmSaturday 1:00pm-5:30pmSunday 1:00pm-6:30pm

The Instructional Pool will open to members after daily camp swim lessons have concluded.

QUESTIONS? Visit www.jcc.org/schedules or email: aquatics@jcc.org.

PLEASE NOTE: The indoor pool at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC will be closing for up to two months in mid-July for a renovation of the heating and air circulation systems. Stay tuned for details.

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THE ASSOCIATED is Going Green (er)The grass is not the only thing turning green this spring. THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its network of agencies are getting greener, too! Thanks to the generous grants of The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Fund of THE ASSOCIATED, The Charles Crane Family Foundation and The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Awards Committee, THE ASSOCIATED hired Aleeza Oshry last October to serve as the system’s “Green Coordinator.” Oshry works out of the Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center, where “green” is a big part of the mission, but serves as a liaison to all ASSOCIATED programs and agencies, as well as to area synagogues and other Jewish projects. “I see my role as a part of THE ASSOCIATED’s larger mission,” she said. “THE ASSOCIATED is about creating a stable, strong and vibrant Jewish Baltimore. A sustainable Jewish Baltimore is an important part of that picture.”Oshry networks with area organizations that focus on green living, attends events in the arena and works to put Jewish Baltimore’s name on the sustainability map. Oshry also coordinated the recent “See the Green @ CHAI” event which was co-sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council and highlighted the new LEED silver certified CHAI building. For more information about See the Green, visit http://usgbcmd.org.Oshry’s position comes in the backdrop of several other initiatives THE ASSOCIATED has taken to sustain a clean and healthy Baltimore, efforts also inspired by the involvement of the Baltimore Jewish Environmental Network, which was founded by Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin and is also based at Pearlstone. About two years ago, THE ASSOCIATED received a stipend from the Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation to launch The Green Loan Fund, which provides a revolving $100,000 line of credit, of which a portion can be borrowed by any Jewish organization to carry out a greening project at its facility. In 2008, THE ASSOCIATED was awarded “The Green Nonprofit of the Year” by The Baltimore Business Journal for its implementation of environmentally sound practices. The award came following the launch of a green task force to explore and promote environmental preservation throughout THE ASSOCIATED system. The task force led to innovative green initiatives in the Krieger Building and throughout the system. To learn about THE ASSOCIATED’s greening efforts, visit www.associated.org/sustainability.

THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore

2011 ANNUAL MEETING & COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

Tuesday, June 21, 20115:00–6:30 p.m.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation8100 Stevenson Road, Pikesville

Reservations requested by Friday, June 17, 2011. RSVP to Carolyn White at 410-369-9309 or email cwhite@associated.org.

No solicitation of funds. Light refreshments served. Dietary laws observed.

The Associated Corner

Camp Shlichim (continued from page 1)Matan MishliHometown: Jerusalem

Fave Food: BBQ, Asian food, Italian food, breakfast Things I Like: Photography, new places, family/ friends, playing my guitar She says: “I look forward to meeting people and learning a lot from everyone.”

Want to Host?

We are still looking for a few families to open their homes to our Shlichim. As a Host Family, you will get a chance to make a Shaliach part of your family for three weeks. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your connection to Israel, make new friends, and do a wonderful mitzvah at the same time!

If you are interested or would like additional information on hosting, please call Dori Zvili at

410.559.3510 or email dzvili@jcc.org.

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Chai Lights

Employees of the Month Neil Ogle and Arlene Abrams were both recognized for their outstanding efforts. They put in extra time when their departments were short staffed. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.

Families enjoyed an array of activities and demonstrations at the JCC Family Health Fair and Open House on Sunday, May 22.

Past Presidents (at right) and the New Board of Directors (above) attended the JCC Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 27, 2011.

Esther Greenberg addressed family, friends and OM ECE Parents as they celebrated the dedication of the Allan R. Greenberg Memorial Garden which is home to variety of vegetables being grown by the students as part of their Healthy Choices curriculum.

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June/July/August HOURS

Monday-Thursday 5:30am-10:00pm

Friday at Owings Mills 5:30am-7:00pm

Friday at Park Heights 5:30am-6:00pm

Saturday at Owings Mills 1:00-6:00pm

Sunday at Owings Mills 7:00am-7:00pm

Sunday at Park Heights 7:00am-5:00pm

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Community Center5700 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215

Eden Caféat the Weinberg PH JCC

Phone: 410.542.5185eden.cafe@hotmail.com

Sunday: 9:00am-6:00pmMon.-Thurs.: 9:00am-8:00pmFriday: 9:00am-3:00pm

Me • Lattéat the Rosenbloom OM JCC

Phone: 410.559.3531www.melatte.com

Sunday: 7:30am-5:00pmMon.-Thurs.: 6:30am-8:00pm Friday: 6:30am-2:00pm

July 4 Hours

Farmer’s Market Returns Sundays, 8:30-2:00 through October Rosenbloom OM JCC

The Farmers Market returns under new management this year! Hess Produce will be taking over and can’t wait to welcome back past vendors and new sellers. There will be a full line of fresh produce, breads and muffins, Amish baked goods, gourmet coffee and more. Check out www. owingsmillsfarmersmarket.com and “like” New! Farmers’ Market in Owings Mills on Facebook!

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Monday, July 4: PH Closes at 5:00pm OM Closes at 6:00pm