Holiday ScheduleAberlin/N. Shore Avis/S. Shore Bernikow/Mid Island

Monday, September 3 - Labor Day closed 8:30am-12:30pm 8am-5pmSunday, September 16 - erev Rosh Hashanah closed at 3pm closed at 3pm closed at 3pmMonday, September 17 - Rosh Hashanah closed closed closedTuesday, September 18 - Rosh Hashanah closed closed closedTuesday, September 25- erev Yom Kippur closed at 3pm closed at 3pm closed at 3pmWednesday, September 26 - Yom Kippur closed closed closedSunday, September 30 - erev Sukkot closed at 5pm closed at 5pm closed at 5pmMonday, October 1 - Sukkot closed closed closedTuesday, October 2 - Sukkot closed closed closedSunday, October 7 - erev Shemini Atzeret closed at 5pm closed at 5pm closed at 5pmMonday, October 8 - Shemini Atzeret closed closed closedTuesday, October 9 - Simchat Torah closed closed closed

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

TributesIn Memory of Mania Warshaw, Beloved Mother of Sylvia Cohen- Mike & Ruth Lasser - Jackie Reiter

In Memory of Marie Ellner whose dedication and smile were a fabulous combination- Mike & Ruth Lasser

In Memory of Marie Ellner, Beloved Mother of Steven Ellner andIllona Ellner Zatoren- Sue Sappin, David Sorkin and the Board & Staff of the JCC- Jackie Reiter - Linda Brill - Eileen Bernstein- Phyllis & Edward Elman

In Memory of Arthur Levy, Beloved Father of Michelle Brosnick- Linda Brill

In Memory of Lea Stern, Beloved Mother of Yaffa Schonbach- Sylvia & Howard Cohen - Frances & Frank Cicero

To honor or remember someone in this way, please contactChana Cilento, Development Associate at 718-475-5243 or ccilento@sijcc.com.

Personal Training

SpecialNew Year- New You!• Buy 10 one hour sessions and

get 3 free sessions - $600 (savings of $245)• Buy 10 half hour sessions and get 3 free sessions- $450 (savings $135)

Spa at the J

Bernikow Fitness

Apple and Honey Body ScrubIndulge yourself with this body scrub. First your skin will be exfoliated with anourishing scrub of Dead Sea salts and aromatic apple and honey oil. This treatment ends with relaxation moisturizer oil. $40

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32nd ANNUAL GOLF & TENNIS CLASSICfor the Benefit of the

Isador Aberlin-Ed Rovner Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island and the Golf & Tennis Classic Committee offer their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of this special event. The scholarship money raised for the Isador Aberlin-Ed Rovner Memorial Fund enables families

in need to send their children to JCC nursery school, camp and other youth programs.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING WHO HAVE GIVEN ABOVE AND BEYOND - OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE

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32nd Golf and Tennis ClassicThe JCC’s Annual Golf & Tennis Classic was held on Monday, July 25 at the RichmondCounty Country Club. While everybody that participated had a great time, a lot ofmoney was raised for the Isador Aberlin-Ed Rovner Memorial Scholarship Fund. Thisfund provides camp and nursery school scholarships for families in need.Two businesses were honored that have worked tirelessly and given generously toimproving the lives of the children of Staten Island. Staten Island Physician Practicereceived the “JCC Community Service Award”. Terri Rizzuti, Director of CommunityServices accepted on their behalf. Gina M. Addeo, Chair of the Board of ADCO ElectricCorporation received the “JCC Pride of Staten Island Award.”We would like to thank the committee for their hard work in planning such a large event,especially co-chairs Alan Poritz and Robin Lefkowitz and tennis chair Dr. Josh Kanner.

PRESENTING SPONSOR IDB BANK

EVENT SPONSORSADCO ELECTRICAL CORPORATION • JOAN & ALAN BERNIKOW • DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP • KRAMER LEVIN

DINNER SPONSORSALLEN C. BENTSON AGENCY • LUCILLE & JAY CHAZANOFF • STATEN ISLAND PHYSICIAN PRACTICE, P.C.

JOURNAL SPONSORSCENTURY COVERAGE CORPORATION • NORTHFIELD BANK

BRUNCH SPONSORMETROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSBAY RIDGE LEXUS • B.Y. CHELSEA LIGHTING, INC.

HOSPITALITY STATION SPONSORSBLUCO ENERGY • GOOD MART, LLC • PROJECT ONE SERVICES, INC.

BEVERAGE CART SPONSORSACE WIRE & CABLE COMPANY • HEFTI • PRATT INDUSTRIES

CONTEST HOLE SPONSORSBRIGHTON USA, LTD. • DRS. ABRAMS, PIAZZA & JULEWICZ

NURSERY SCHOOL SPONSORSMARY BETH & ROBERT ABERLIN • A & C SUPERETTE • JERRY COHEN • FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO

SIGNATURE BANK • NATHAN & NAOMI WEINER

CORPORATE SPONSORSACE OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC. • AETNA • BUCHBINDER TUNICK & COMPANY LLP • GALLANT & WEIN • GLOBAL TERMINAL & CONTAINER SERVICES, LLC

H2 TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS • RICHMOND COUNTY SAVINGS BANK • SAGONA LANDSCAPING & CONTRACTING • SCARAN OIL SERVICE, INC. QUIXOTIC SYSTEMS, INC. • WAGNER COLLEGE • ALLAN & BOBBY WEISSGLASS • FLORENCE WERB • WILLIAMS EYE WORKS

Robin Lefkowitz, Gina Addeo, Alan Bernikow

Josh Kanner, David Sorkin, Robin Lefkowitz, Gina Addeo, Terri Rizzuti, Alan Poritz

signing up to start off the day

Announcing a new faculty member:Alexander Giller - Guitar, Saxophone, Ensemble ClassesB.A. (Candidate for M.A.) from Brooklyn College.Studied privately with Lars Frandsen, NoahCreshevsky and George Brunner. Music schooltraining from early age on guitar, piano,saxophone and clarinet. Performed with variousensembles and groups in musical genres rangingfrom Classical music to Rock. Taught privatemusic lessons in New York City area for 18 yearsto students of various ages and levels. Privateguitar lessons at JCH of Bensonhurst for 3 years. For the last 3years teaching music at the public school in Staten Island. Classesrange from Pre-K through 8 Grade and include: General Music,Guitar, Chorus, General & Rock Band.

Group PianoHave you always wanted to learn to play piano but have not havetime? Now is your chance. Come for a free demonstration classand see what you have been missing! Wednesdays, 1pm. 10 weeks Fee: $100M/$150NMDemo: September 12, 1pm; starts September 19

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Scholarships are still available! For details about each class,please visit sijcc.org and download the Fall 2012 music brochureor Fall Program Guide or pick up copies at the reception desks.For any questions regarding classes or programs contact ElaSeeley, Music Institute Director, 718.475,5263 oreseeley@sijcc.com. Be sure to visit the Music Institute websiteat dorothydelsonkuhnmusicinstitute.sijcc.org or the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute Facebook page.

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

Youth BoardThe Youth Board is a teen (15-18 years) leadership and communityservice group. Teens brainstorm,propose, discuss, plan, organize and run events, trips, activities, com-munity service and fundraisers for the teen community.Contact Samantha Goodman at sgoodman@sijcc.com or 718.475.5285.Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, beginning September 10

Teen CouncilTeen Council is a leadership group for junior high teens (13-15 years)to plan, organize, create and discuss new and innovative ways to planevents, trips, activities, fundraisers and community service projectsfor the junior high teen community. Some meetings will also focus ondiscussing teen topics.Contact Samantha Goodman at sgoodman@sijcc.com or 718.475.5285.Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15pm, beginning September 12

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Gary Negbaur- Diggin’ the Beatles:A Pianoman’s Journey through the Beatles SongbookGary Negbaur returns with an evening ofinterpretations of the classic tunes ofthe most popular rock band of all time.The music mixes the familiar and thefresh, the nostalgic and the surprising.Fee: $15M/$18NM includes refreshments Tuesday, October 23, 7pm

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Apple Picking with Grandma/paGrandparents and grandchildren any ageCelebrate the fall with an intergenerational excursion which includes apple picking, playground/park visit and lunch!Participants will be bussed from the Bernikow JCC.Fees: $6 per person (includes bus and lunch and pay only for what you pick)Tuesday, September 4 (rain date Wednesday, September 5)

Sukkot Party- FREEall ages. Bernikow JCCarts & crafts, design-your-own edible Sukkah, play holiday games, shake the lulav and etrog all inside the special JCC SukkahWednesday, October 3, 4–6pm

Children’s Discovery"Shalom Yeladim" -This program will expose children to a new language. Children ages K-1 will be able tolearn the Hebrew letters. They will learn to introduce themselves in a NEW language, and they will addsome Hebrew vocabulary words in to their knowledge. Learning will be through songs and games in a veryfriendly atmosphere. Bernikow JCC. Fee: $160M/$235NM 15 sessions: September–JanuaryTuesdays, 4-5pm, starting Tuesday, September 11

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 Childhood Welcome PicnicFamilies with children 6 months – 5 yearsEnjoy the company of other parents whileyour children play in the Early Childhoodplayground. Lunch will be provided.Bernikow JCC $5 suggested donation per familyContact Dawn Gallis to register: 718.475.5286 or dgallis@sijcc.comSunday, September 9, 11am–12:30pm

PJ on the PlaygroundFamilies with children up to 8 yearsMusic, free play, story time, and other chil-dren’s activities for families with youngchildrenBernikow JCC / Early Childhood PlaygroundDonations for PJ Library welcome.Sundays, September 30 and October 28,10am–11:30am

Harvest HoedownFamilies with children up to age 8Put on your favorite pair of jeans and enjoyraffles, games for the kids, and all aroundwestern fun!Bernikow JCCFee: members $5 per family/non-members$8 per familyContact 718.475.5230 for more details Wednesday, October 17, 6pm–8pm

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JCC/Tottenville High School Beacon Solar CarA dedicated group of students and advisors in the JCC Tottenville Beacon Program worked two years to developa solar car that took part in the Winston Solar Challenge inTexas and came in 2nd place in a nationwide race.We are very proud to be a partner in the JCC/Tottenville HighSchool Solar Pirates Beacon program and elated that the

students have accom-plished so much over thelast few years.Special thanks tocoaches Gerard D’Am-brosio and CharlesDazzo for all of the workthat they achieve with the students and for the guidance and support that theyprovide to the program. We also certainly appreciate the administrative supportthat Cliff Bloom provides to the program.To see more information about these remarkable students and their supporters

visit solar-pirates.com. There you’ll find a video of them being honored by MayorBloomberg for their accomplishment.Congratulations to all involved.

Early ChildhoodBeth Howard, Early Childhood Director 718.475.5225 bhoward@sijcc.com

PJ LibraryHave you registered for PJ Library yet?PJ Library is a free program that sends high-quality, age-appropriateJewish books and music to families with children ages 6 months to 8years each month – with absolutely no strings attached. Not even theones on your pajamas! (a.k.a. "PJ")!To learn more about this wonderful program or to make a donationto help sustain PJ Library, contact Jill Howard at 718.475.5224, orvisit the PJ Library website at www.pjlibrary.org/ny/StatenIsland.

Celebrating Holidays the ECE WayIt seems that we’ve just returned to school, and the Jewish holidaysare upon us. Rosh Hashanah is the perfect holiday for the beginningof the school year. Celebrating the Jewish New Year gives us an ex-cellent framework in which to study beginnings and to look at howmuch we’ve grown.Although we do lots of grown-up serious things on Rosh Hashanah,don’t neglect to share the fun, childlike aspects of the holiday withyour child. Dip apple slices in honey, take a nature walk together andobserve how the world is changing, look at baby pictures and let yourchild tell you how much they have changed.Now is a good time to start a holiday photo album. Make a page foreach holiday. Take a picture of your child and/or family at each holi-day, and add it to the page so you can see how much you’ve all grownfrom year to year. Teach your child about sharing good wishes for theNew Year by letting them help make the cards. You can make some-thing together on the computer, or photocopy your child’s drawing touse as your card. And, of course, let your child drop all the cards inthe mailbox!L’shanah tovah tikatayvu—May you be inscribed for a good year in thebook of life.

Bernikow Men’s BasketballAdultsTeams and individuals accepted . Mondays, 7-11pm. 10 games plusplay offs. Registration date Monday, September 10Fee: $135M/$165NM Contact: Lucy Kamil, 917.923.5978

Flag Football League4th grade to Adults + coedA fun alternative to Tackle Football. Sundays and week nightsRegistration Sunday, September 23, 10am10 games plus play offs. ee: $125M/$150NM Contact: Tom, 718.619.6163

Soccer Instructiongrades 3- 8Beginner and experienced players welcomebegins Sunday, September 9, 11am10 sessions. Fee: $135M/$170NM Contact: Lucy Kamil, 917.923.5978

Introduction to Sports Academygrades Pre K-3Introduce your child to different sports10 sessions, Wednesday, 4pmbegins Wednesday, September 12Fee: $125M/$150NM Contact: Mike Reape, 718.475.5212

Pre-Season High School

Basketball League-Mini Basketball League grades 9-12. Tuesdays, 6-11pm, 8 games plus play offsFee: $100 Contact: Mike Reape, 718.475.5212

Bernikow Sports & RecreationMike Reape, Sports & Recreation Director 718.475.5212 mreape@sijcc.com

Special NeedsBrian Faughnan, Special Needs Director

718.475.5291 bfaughnan@sijcc.com

Dr. and Mrs. Megna Kids Club for Special KidsOur after school program for children with high functioning autismpresents an opportunity for children to socialize and receive academicsupport and enrichment. Licensed teachers provide help to childrenwith homework in addition to facilitating beneficial social activities in-cluding yoga, swimming, basketball and other exciting opportunities.

Super Special SundaysTwo Sundays each month, up to 3 dozen children with a range of spe-cial needs come to our JCC for 3 hours of fun. Each hour is devoted toa specific activity: social skills, Zumba and arts and crafts. Throughoutour day, children are encouraged to engage with each other and ourstaff. Activities are facilitated by professionals with experience inhuman services. Additionally, children are supported by students en-rolled in coursework studying human development or related disci-plines.

CLASSP Support Program High School &College students- get practical ex-perience whilesupporting chil-dren with specialneeds.High School Students Internship earn$800 and 1 college creditCollege Students Internship earn $2,500 and 6 college creditsContact Brian Faughnan 718.475.5291 orbfaughnan@sijcc.com.Limited enrollment

Sports for Children with Autismgrade 3-8Professional instruction for children withautism: swimming, yoga, basketball and move-ment. 10 sessions, Sundays and Thursdays,begins Sunday, September 23, 10amFee: $135 for each sessionContact: Jill Bruen, 347.244.5543

AquaticsClaudia McLaughlin, Aquatics Director 718.475.5215 cmclaughlin@sijcc.com

Pool Maintenance ScheduleThe pool will be closed for maintenance on Friday, September 7and re-opening on Thursday, September 20, regular hours. Please note the pool schedule for the Holidays:Tuesday, September 25 close 2:30pm Wednesday, September 26 closedSunday, September 30 close 4:30pmMonday/Tuesday, October 1 & 2 closedSunday, October 7 close 4:30pm Monday/Tuesday, October 8 & 9 closed

For details on classes, times and fees please pick up aFall Program Guide or download at sijcc.org

Richmond Aquatics Club @ the JCCTryouts will be conducted Wednesday, September 5, 7pm

JCC Pre-Competitive/ Richmond AquaticsTryouts will be conducted Wednesday, September 5, 7pm

Group Swimming LessonsLevel 1 through Level 4Classes begin Sunday, September 23

Babies R Swimming “Baby Nemos”Classes begin Sunday, September 23

Triathlon Training/Masters Training1st session begins Thursday, September 27

Be sure to pick up a pool schedule at the Sports & Fitness desk tosee classes, free swim and gender swim times. Also available atsijcc.org8

Avis Neighborhood Center/Kosher Nutrition ProgramBlood Pressure Monitoring with VNATuesday, September 11 and Thursday, October 18, 10–11am, gymAll dates subject to change. Please check the senior bulletin board and the lunch areafor flyers on upcoming programs and changes in programs.

Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program (HIICAP)The HIICAP consultant will continue to assist with any questions regarding stand-alonePart D plans, the Low Income Subsidy, EPIC and Medicare Savings and AdvantagePlans. Every Tuesday, 10:30am–12:30pm, gym

Advocacy, Counseling and Entitlement Services (ACES)Our ACES volunteer will continue to be available to assist with government benefits, en-titlements and advocacy. Every Thursday, 9:30am–12:30pm, gym

Celebrating Other CulturesFor the past few months we have been celebrating the sights, sounds, food and cultureof different countries. So far we have “visited” Greece, Italy and Israel. Look for futurecountries we will “visit”.

Senior Adults Esther Jacobson, Senior Adult Services Director 718.475.5273 ojacobson@sijcc.com

Caregiver Department:The Caregiver program provides concrete and sup-portive services to person(s) caring for older adults60 year of age and above, who are either physicallyand/or cognitively impaired, typically withAlzheimer’s or related dementia. Grandparents age55 or older who are the primary caregivers of chil-dren 18 years of age or younger may also qualify forservices. Some of the services provided are informa-tion and assistance, referrals, individual counseling,caregiver education, support groups and stress re-duction through activities such as Yoga. A vital partof our program is our social adult group respite. Per-sons with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and/or trau-matic brain injury may be appropriate forparticipation in this supervised program which oper-ates daily from 10am–2pm. Please contact 718.475.5280 for information onrates, qualification and availability of transportation.For all other caregiver services please contact718.475.5279.

Beatrice Victor Senior OlympicsBea Victor, Anita Weisenfeld Co-ChairsIf you are 50 plus (that includes anyone male or female), a resident of Staten Island, someone who wants to continue withhis/her mental and/or physical exercise, then this is for you.The events being offered around the Island during the week of September 9-14: square dancing, pocket pool, darts, tabletennis, chess, golf, mini-golf, shuffleboard, canasta, croquet, checkers, pinochle, bridge, tennis, bocce, mah-jonng, swimming,horseshoes and predict-a-pace ending with a day of celebration at the Bernikow JCC, 1466 Manor Road. There will be demon-strations by seniors, awards will be presented, guests will receive box lunches and a ceremony honoring Marie Ellner.Get an application at the YMCAs or at either of the JCCs. There is a $15 entrance fee. (Partial scholarships are available if applicable.) There isan additional fee for bowling and golf. All registrants will receive a BVSO shirt. There are a few events that close registration once their limit isreached. If you have questions about the events call Stella Bennardello 718.981.4933 at the YMCA.

SeniorNetSeniorNet of SI continues to offer those 50 plus an opportunity to either learn how to use a computer or toadvance skills so as to enjoy all that the continually growing electronic age has to offer. The classes are small,no more than 12 seats available in a recently updated computer room at the Bernikow JCC, 1466 Manor Road.The computer lab is handicap accessible.In the fall, in addition to the usual classes for Beginners such as Intro I (for desktop and laptop), Intermediate Classes in next level, internet,graphics, Power Point and PhotoShop Elements. Students do not have to be members of the JCC. There are fees. (Sam Finkelstein Partial Schol-arships are available.) For more information re: registration date/class dates/hours, fees/scholarship or more,call 718.475.5200 then press 8 and 1182 or visit www.seniornetsi.org.

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Carol’s CornerPilates can strengthen and lengthen your core muscles, making asleeker physique. Combined with sensible eating habits and aerobicactivity to shed unwanted pounds, Pilates can contribute to a healthy,toned body that you feel good and can be proud. The practice of Pilatesis based on focused exercise which engages your entire body usingbreath control to further engage muscles.

• We offer a range of Pilate’s classes both morning and evening to fitinto your schedule with different forms offered by Allyce, Bonnie, Jan-ice and Noel all week• We would like to welcome our new instructors, Mary Rose Savarese,Teresa and Darren Corona to our exciting Group Ex line-up! Take a look at our new schedule as you see the following:• Monday, 9:30am, Zumba with MaryRose• Monday, 6pm, Boot Camp with Teresa • Tuesday, 6pm, Power Yoga with Noel• Tuesday, 7pm, Total Body with DarrenPlease pick up a September class menu and let’s get back into the bestshape with our experienced, caring and motivating instructors. For fur-ther info, please contact Carol Weinberg –Group Fitness Coordinatorat scubajcc@verizon.net or 718.475.5275 ext 1205 or Melissa Krakerat mkraker@sijcc.com or 718.475.5274.

Member Spotlight: Marylou Cassano, age 66Marylou has been a member of the JCC forone year. She joined to improve her health,add some recreation to the line-up and, ofcourse, make new friends post retirement. Herpride and joy are her 3 grandkids so she wantsto live a long life to see them all flourish. Herdaily exercise routine consists of morninggroup ex and recommends Monday Pilateswith Janice and Zumba with Mary Rose, Tues-day Zumba with Carol and Wednesday Zumbawith Diane. All the exercise has her doctor noticing changes in her and she creditsthe Avis Center and its team with her healthy heart. She comes froma large Italian family and comes to the realization with Sunday’s“gravy” that her healthy diet sometimes consists of “a big smile andlots of love in her heart”. Nothing she won’t burn off on Monday withtwo back to back classes.

Jerry Mosely’s Shoot for Success grades Pre K- HS, coedBasketball skill training conducted by NY’smost accomplished basketball trainer10 sessions, Sundays 9am-3pm (time de-pends on age)begins Sunday, September 7Fee: $175M/$185NM Contact: Mike Reape, 718.475.5212

Travel Basketball grades 1-HSJCC basketball traveling teams20 games, 2 tournamentsFee: $330M/$375NM/$290HS Registration date Sunday, September 23, 11amContact: Paul DeMarco, 718.435.5103

Avis Sports & RecreationMike Reape, Sports & Recreation Director 718.475.5212 mreape@sijcc.com

Please note our hours of operation are:Monday-Thursday 8am-8:30pmFriday 8am-2pmSunday 8am-1pm Avis Fitness Center will be open onMonday, Labor Day, 8:30am-12:30pm

Avis FitnessMelissa Kraker, Health & Fitness Director718.475.5274 mkraker@sijcc.com

Family Fun Day & TrunkathonJune 2012

Family Fun Day & TrunkathonJune 2012

( l-r) Anthony Cocchi, David Sorkin, Christopher Lavine, Dr. Michael Marcus, Susan Sappin, Melvin Kling, Jerry Amerosi,

Michael Tortorella, Joseph Pizzarelli

Community Leadership Awards and Fashion Show June 2012Community Leadership Awards and Fashion Show June 2012

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Art @ the J Photography by Stanley WeinsteinSeptember-OctoberArtist’s Reception: Thursday, September 20, 7pmMurray Berman Art @ J gallery

High Holidays Lecture by Rabbi Chaim Mintz of OorahTopic - Teshuvah: Can you be too great or too evil to repent?Refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to the public.Monday, September 24, 8pm

Make Your Own Shofar Chabad program for the whole family. Children make their own Shofarsand do some other arts & crafts. For more information please contact Sara Cohen, 718.475.5242 orsacohen@sijcc.com.Bernikow JCCSunday, September 9, 11am-3pm

JLI Fall Course in HebrewFor topics, schedule or to register please contact Rabbi Nachman Segal,Chabad Israeli Center, 718.761.4483, nmhsegal@gmail.com orwww.chabadisraelsi.com Starts Monday, October 29

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

Single Senior Adults

Womens WorkPartners in Caring (PIC) the SocialGroup for Single Senior Adults contin-ues. In addition we will be forming asupport group for seniors dealing withissues of depression. For more informa-tion on either or both programs, please contact Barbara Fried, L.C.S.Wat 718.494.0389.Cecilia Dinio Durkin from Poughkeepsie, New York will discuss herwork with Womens Work, a fair trade initiative started by her to workwith women from Africa to encourage their independence. The womencreate products from natural materials, which Cecilia will bring withher.Thursday, September 13, 10am-12noon

Eighth Annual Panorama of Jewish Life SeriesJewish Identity in American Film in partnership with the WagnerCollege Chai Society and Hillel. Four part seriesLecture #1 - Tuesday, October 23Wagner College, 8pmSpeaker and topic TBA

Hebrew Classes with Yaffit EfraimSpeak to your grandchildren in Hebrew • Learn to read Hebrew orimprove your Hebrew reading.All classes are taught by a native speaker Yaffit. Classes are small,fun and interactive. Classes meet once a week and no prior knowl-edge is necessary for beginner classes.

Beginner ReadingThe Aleph Bet and vowels will be taught in this class.You will be ableto read Hebrew with no pressure, and in a very relaxed atmosphere.Once a week, 8 weeks October 15- December 3, 7-8:15pm

Beginner Ulpan Hebrew conversation- learn to speak with ease and funOctober 17- December 5, 7:15-8:45pm

Intermediate UlpanImprove your Hebrew conversation and language skillsongoing day/time TBA

Day Classes are available upon request.Register by September 10 and receive a $10 discount

For more information please contact Sara Cohen, 718.475.5242 orsacohen@sijcc.com

A FREE Taste of Hebrew Monday, September 10, 7:30pm

Community Programs