JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of Metropolitan Detroit 2015 Summer Catalog
www.jccdet.org
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit THE MISSION of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is
to support Jewish unity, ensure Jewish continuity and enrich Jewish life while conveying the importance of well-being within the Jewish and general community and the people of Israel.
Access and Inclusion To support our mission of inclusion, the Jewish Community Center welcomes everyone to use our facilities and participate in our programs.
D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building
Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Jimmy Prentis Morris Building
A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus 15110 W. Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237
248.661.1000
248.967.4030
HOURS
HOURS
Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 5:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 1 p.m.-7 p.m. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
SUMMER 2015 HOLIDAY HOURS Independence Day (observed) Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
Oak Park Open 5:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Building closes at 5 p.m. Offices closed
Oak Park Open 1-4:30 p.m. Building closes at 5 p.m.
West Bloomfield South wing open 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Building closes at 6:30 p.m. Offices, Pitt CDC and Gallery closed
Follow us on Facebook for the latest information about JCC programs and events. /jcc.detroit
JCC Executive Staff James Issner, Executive Director Larry Poupard, Chief Financial Officer David Stone, Associate Executive Director Leslee Magidson, Assistant Executive Director Mort Plotnick, Executive Director Emeritus
West Bloomfield Open 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Building closes at 5 p.m.
Table of Contents Executive Committee President Florine Mark Chair, Executive Committee & Immediate Past President Brian D. Siegel Vice Presidents Ilana Glazier Howard Iwrey Eric Lumberg Mark Rubenfire Carol Weintraub Fogel, VP of Lay Leader Development Nathan Upfal, VP of Legal Affairs Richard Zussman, VP of JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest Treasurer Terry Hollander Secretary Jeremy Wolfe Executive Committee Members at Large Scott Small H. Barry Levine Martin Hollander Miriam Bergman Steve Lefkofsky Board of Directors Barbara Bloom Stacy Brand Howard Brown Jeffrey F. Budaj Stuart Carlin Carrie Cohen Suzan Curhan Ben Falik Stephen Feldman Dennis Frank Janet Gendelman William Goldstein Dr. Sonia Gonte Mal Hillman, IRP/Community Organizational Liaison Scott Isner Howard Katz Alan J. Kaufman Shari Kaufman Allen Kessler Susan Lutz Elissa Miller Jerold R. Minkin Donna Pearlman Michael Phillips Rona Rones Evelyn Rosen Marilyn Rosner Jared Rothberger Bassie Shemtov Ryan Stearn Steven Tapper Malke Torgow Bubba Urdan Steve Weisberg Forest Levy Wolfe
Membership and Fitness.............................................................. 4 Center Day Camps........................................................................ 6 Pitt Child Development Center.................................................... 8 Golf Event...................................................................................... 9 Sports & Rec (West Bloomfield).................................................10 Inline Hockey .............................................................................. 11 Life Plus Summer Health Fair..................................................... 11 Aquatics (West Bloomfield)........................................................12 The Berman Center for the Performing Arts.............................14 Special events..............................................................................15 JCC Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival..........................................16 SAJE...............................................................................................16 The Matthews Sports Exhibit...................................................... 17 Pictures Perfect........................................................................... 17 Janice Charach Gallery................................................................18 Center Travel ...............................................................................19 The Active Adult Program.......................................................... 20 IRP.................................................................................................21 Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media Center.................... 22 Russian Jewish Life..................................................................... 22 Cancer Thrivers........................................................................... 23 JCC Maccabi................................................................................. 23 What’s for Lunch?....................................................................... 23 Special Needs............................................................................. 24 You Know It!................................................................................ 24 “My Life with Autism” by Malik Molloy..................................... 25 Shalom Street ............................................................................ 26 Sports & Rec (Oak Park)..............................................................27 Aquatics (Oak Park).................................................................... 28 Camp Discovery.......................................................................... 29 Come Clean, Be Green................................................................ 30 ■ PLEASE NOTE: For updates on classes, programs and more, be sure to visit www.jccdet.org or connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/jccdetroit Unless otherwise noted, catalog prices ($55/$65) indicate JCC member/non-member.
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JCC MEMBERSHIP A membership at the JCC is a great way to fuel your body, mind and soul!
Are You Ready for Jimi Varner’s Incredible Boot Camp?
■ All membership levels include DISCOUNTS on:
You’ve seen him on MTV’s “I Used To Be Fat.”
Center Day Camps, Camp Discovery, the Pitt Child Development Center, break camps; programs and events at the Janice Charach Gallery, the Annual Jewish Book Fair, the JCC Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival, the Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival, The Active Life, SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment) and The Berman Center for the Performing Arts; Inline hockey; JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy and the Kenny Goldman Basketball League; JCC classes; sports for kids; martial arts and much more!
Now YOU can get in shape with the incomparable Jimi Varner! A consultant on “The Biggest Loser,” Jimi is an author, Hall of Fame pro wrestler, served as adviser for the 2014 Winter Olympics ice dancing team and is a personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise.
■ Fitness and Executive level membership include:
Top-of-the-line equipment • Outstanding personal trainers • Televisions at treadmills and cardio machines Babysitting and spa services available • Hot tub, sauna and steam room (executive members) Clean, well-appointed locker rooms • Beautiful indoor and outdoor tracks
Fitness in West Bloomfield More than 80 classes each week: Aqua Mix and Hydrotone
NIA
Yoga
Healthy Body and Core
Fit Ball & Weights
Pilates Barre
Tai Chi
Muscle Jam
Zumba
Zumba Gold
Aqua Zumba
Pilates
Drums Alive
Sit and Be Fit Step
Kick Fit TRX
Latin Dance
Basic Back Care
Spin
Basic Training
AND MANY MORE!
Fitness in Oak Park We offer an array of fitness classes that rival those at any club! We have more than 50 classes each week, taught by a great mix of energetic, highly qualified instructors. Executive members may take any class at no charge, and we offer rates for general and non-members.
A few of our programs: • Aqua Mix and Hydrotone - Fun and fast-paced, using resistance and buoyancy in the water • EZ Does It - For baby boomers and beyond, part chairs and part standing for all-over fitness • Fitball and Weights - Extensive work with the large balls to build core and strength • Zumba/Zumba Gold, Aqua Zumba - Fun workouts with great music and choreography • NIA - A blend of healing arts, martial arts and dance to create a high-powered workout • Healthy Body and Core - Designed to stretch and strengthen back and trunk muscles and improve balance • Pilates/Pilates Barre - Controlled mind/body exercise combined with ballet barre techniques for core and flexibility • Drums Alive - Drumsticks and fitness balls, what a combination! Lots of energy and great music • Women-only classes
Contact us TODAY about our summer specials, including a swim membership and a student fitness membership! For more information on membership please contact West Bloomfield: Tina Tringali tringali@jccdet.org or 248.432.5473, or Joanna Goldberg at jgoldberg@jccdet.org or 248.432.5429 Oak Park: Marc Front at mfront@jccdet.org or 248.432.5605
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Come experience Jimi Varner’s Boot Camp 6-7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the JCC in West Bloomfield.
NEW!
Perfect for all ages and fitness levels (modifications available for every exercise), this program focuses on strength, cardio, mobility, flexibility and balance. No two classes are the same, so you will never be bored!
Meet a Center Fitness Success Story!
assie Jensen was chubby as a child, heavy as a teen and more than 100 pounds overweight as a young woman. Today, she’s simply a star. At Center Fitness at the JCC in West Bloomfield, Cassie holds something of celebrity status. All the trainers and teachers stop to talk, and strangers love to hear her words of encouragement. “Great job!” she’ll say to everyone, but especially those who may be moving a bit slow or who are just starting their road to good health. “You’re going to make it!” Thanks to exercise and changing her eating habits, Cassie, 29, has lost 120 pounds. “I was a candidate for bariatric [weight-loss] surgery,” she says. “If I can do this, anyone can.” An American Sign Language interpreter with the Detroit Public Schools, Cassie is a native of St. Louis, Michigan. Soon after moving to Metro Detroit, she received a membership, provided by her condo association, to the JCC’s fitness center. At the time, Cassie weighed 265 pounds. The only meal she ate at home was breakfast; everything else came from fast-food restaurants. She slept a lot. She found it difficult to climb anything and sometimes even walk. But it was when she saw her daughter Helene, then 2 years old, start to imitate her cola drinking habits that Cassie decided she had to change. “I was a pop addict,” she says. She would typically drink two large bottles (containing almost ¾ cup of sugar) in a single day. “In one day!” she repeats. Her first step was replacing those
Cassie Jensen before… drinks with water into which she added a bit of flavoring. Next, she began watching the amount of food she ate. She still enjoys a diverse and delicious menu – “Nobody wants to eat just chicken and salad for lunch for the rest of their life!” she says – but she began measuring a single serving rather than simply helping herself to whatever she wanted. She found substitutes for calorieladen favorites (“Here’s a great root-beer float,” she says happily: “Just use diet root beer and Cool Whip!”) and she learned to carefully limit – rather than totally eliminate – fatty foods. Then she started working out, and with the combination of exercise and healthy eating, “the weight came off really fast.” At Center Fitness, Cassie had a free consultation with trainer Michelle Silverstone. She learned how to use the equipment and began working out twice weekly with a trainer which she recommends because an expert can help target the specific areas where you need improvement. She also decided to attend exercise classes (Basic Training on Monday
and Wednesday), which was hard. “I was so embarrassed because of my weight,” she says. “I didn’t want anyone to look at me.” But then she realized: “I’m the slowest person in this room, but I’m moving a lot faster than someone just sitting on the couch.” She very quickly made friends with staff (“You’re coming next week, right?” says a teacher passing by) and with others on the fitness floor, and she saw the change not only in her body but in her spirit. Working out at Center Fitness has really helped with her anxiety, she says. “The first step is the hardest.” But once you get going, “exercise becomes your passion. After a workout, I feel happier.” Cassie continues her four-timesweekly workout, driving from Southfield to West Bloomfield and exercising while Helene stays at the Center Fitness childcare. Of course it means time, but it’s “totally worth it,” Cassie says. “I’m a single mom. I understand the time thing. But you find time for what you want to do.” ...and after
Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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CENTER DAY CAMPS
PITT CHILD DEVELOPMENT JCC WEST CENTER BLOOMFIELD
Center Day Camps
Hebrew Immersion This summer, give your kids an amazingly fun opportunity to learn or improve their Hebrew language skills! In 2014, we held our first Hebrew Immersion program, and it was so successful that we’re expanding it to K-third grade! Facilitated by counselors from Israel, this camp offers EVERYTHING – from sports to crafts to songs and games - in Hebrew, guaranteeing a dynamic and fun learning experience.
Monday, June 22-Thursday, August 14
What’s New ?
Wait until you see our spectacular new camps, including Minecraft, Advanced Glass and Ceramics, “Frozen” and a revamped, three-week theater camp! Learn all the details at http://wbcamp.jccdet.org/.
This program is made possible by the generous support and guidance of
What’s Unique About Center Day Camps?
Center Day Camps is not only incredibly fun – with plenty of outdoor play and adventure (plus air-conditioned facilities in extreme weather) – our program is infused with and guided by Jewish values. Our spectacular staff makes certain that everyone is included and respected, and every Friday we celebrate Shabbat with challah, songs and games.
Time is running out to register for summer camp! Center Day Camps means a FULL day of fun and adventure!
Leave the Driving to Us!
Center Day Camps offers FREE chaperoned transportation to and from most areas in Metro Detroit (see map for details). Some campers may be asked to meet at a convenient central location.
Questions?
Reach our transportation office at
248.432.5558
1 spectacular program with more than 100 camps 2 the max: sports, art, theatre, cooking and more! 3 months of adventures available 4-free – yes, absolutely FREE – transportation to and from most areas 5 days a week of FUN! 6 FULL hours of terrific activities every day! 7 th heaven = outdoor play, and we’ve got more than 250 wooded acres with a pond, pool, mini-golf and much more!
8 bonuses: nut-free, Shalom Street Children’s Museum, ropes challenge course, library,
basketball courts, zipline, gaga pits and air-conditioned facilities for when it’s really hot outside!
9:30 the camp day begins 10 different programs: Hebrew Immersion, Traditional, Echo, Travel, Leaders-in-Training, Theatre, Creative, Sports, Mini-ATID and ATID!
11 zillion hours (or thereabouts) of training for staff before kids arrive 12 letters in “Jewish values,” words that define everything we do at camp
So what are you waiting for? Sign up TODAY at www.jccdet.org.
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Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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PITT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER JCC WEST BLOOMFIELD
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
JOIN US! 22 ND ANNUAL
To Benefit the Send a Kid to Camp Fund Fredelle Schneider, director: fschneider@jccdet.org or 248.432.5439 To register or for information: 248.432.5439
Ballet
Looking for fun summer activities for your kids? Why not sign up for a class at the Pitt CDC!
Adult Tap
Piano, with Galina Feldman
Ages 4 and older. $200/$220 for 10 private lessons (date and time to be arranged with the teacher). Classes begin the week of June 15.
Yoga for Kids, with Lisa
Ages 3-5. $120/$140 for 10 weeks. Wednesday 4:30-5 p.m. June 17-August 19.
Dance Classes, with Lisa Redmond Jazz/Hip Hop
$120/$140 for 10 weeks. Wednesday, 6-6:30 p.m. June 17-August 19. $130/$150 for 10 weeks. Wednesday, 6:30-7:15 p.m. June 17-August 19. In accordance with federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write UDSA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free 866.632.9992 (Voice) Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800.877.8339; or 800.845.6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
$120/$140 for 10 weeks. Wednesday 5-5:30 p.m. June 17-August 19.
Tap
$120/$140 for 10 weeks. Wednesday 5:30-6 p.m. June 17-August 19.
HONORING
Dr. Robert Matthews Monday, June 29, 2015 Meadowbrook Country Club Northville, MI
Contribute online:
www.jccdet.org $300 golfer or $1,200 foursome includes lunch, “dogs on the turn,” dinner and open bar Raffle with cash prizes of $1,000 • $500 • $250 Golf sponsorships, summer camp scholarships ad book, dinner program and raffle tickets at www.jccdet.org The Golf Classic, generously endowed by the Sills family, provides scholarship support for children to attend Center Day Camps, Camp Discovery and will enrich youth activities at the JCC.
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For information, please contact Paul Barker: 248.432.5538 or pbarker@jccdet.org Ariella Monson: 248.432.5530 or amonson@jccdet.org
Sports and Recreation JCC WEST BLOOMFIELD Bruce Wineman, director: bwineman@jccdet.org or 248.432.5498 Leah Worthy, assistant director: lworthy@jccdet.org or 248.432.5404
Little Kickers Soccer
Ages 3-5. Four weeks. Session I June 22-July 13, Monday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $38/$58 Session II July 20-August 10, Monday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $38/$58
T-Ball
Ages 3-5. Four weeks. Session I June 21-July 12, Sunday 11-11:45 a.m. $38/$58 June 23-July 14, Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $38/$58 Session II July 19-August 9, Sunday 11-11:45 p.m. $38/$58 July 21-August 11, Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $38/$58
Beginning Sports with Dad
Ages 3-5. Four weeks. Session I June 21-July 12, Sunday 10-10:45 a.m. $38/$58 Session II July 19-August 9, Sunday 10-10:45 a.m. $38/$58
Kenny Goldman Basketball League
YO U ARE INVIT E D TO T HE J CC’S
Life Plus Summer Health Fairs!
League play July 6-August 16 JCC member: $110 if paid by June 22/ $140 after June 22
Non-member: $140 if paid by June 22/$170 after June 22 Team Manager/Coach: Please call about special team pricing! • Add $15 per player who needs a league jersey • Player’s age determined as of July 1, 2015 • You may also join as a team (Open League) if you have between 7-10 players and a coach You MUST register by June 22.
Parent Coaches Needed!
The success of our Kenny Goldman Basketball League relies heavily on good coaching. Parents should indicate their interest on the bottom of their child’s registration form.
* FREE *
Fitness classes • Delicious, good-for-you snacks Fun activities • Diverse vendors with new ways to be healthy!
ould you like to see a class at a different time W than offered?
For information:
Find six or more participants and we will teach it (depending on gym and instructor availability).
Grades K-3. Four weeks. Session I June 25-July 16, Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $38/$58 Session II July 23-August 13, Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $38/$58
Basketball Clinic With Pistons Great John Long
Grades 3-12 Sunday, June 28 1-4 p.m. $25/$30 Register by June 25 ALL payments due at registration
Sunday, June 28 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 • 9 a.m.-noon
Do you have a new idea for a class?
Multi-Sports
JCC OAK PARK
JCC WEST BLOOMFIELD
Jim Micovich in West Bloomfield: jmicovich@jccdet.org or 248.432.5436 Marc Front in Oak Park: mfront@jccdet.org or 248.967.4030
Inline Hockey
Intro to Hockey Class
Vinny Jalaba, director: vjalaba@jccdet.org or 248.432.5493
Ages 5-12. Eight weeks.
Did you know that the first hockey games were played using frozen cow dung?
$70/$80
(It’s true! But our IHC opts for the more familiar rubber disc.)
Registration for ADULT LEAGUES begins June 1.
Come join us this summer for some incredible fun!
June 2-July 21, Tuesday 5:15-6 p.m. Full hockey equipment required. For information about rink rentals, classes and leagues, visit http://www.inlinehockeycenter.org or call 248.432.5584
Learn To Skate Class Ages 4-9. Eight weeks.
June 2-July 21, Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m. Helmet and inline skates required (indoor skates preferred). $70/$80
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Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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Aquatics JCC WEST BLOOMFIELD At
We’re excited to announce the new AQUACLUB swim team! Aquaclub is a comprehensive swim program, founded and directed by two-time Olympic champ Nimrod Shapira, with competitive teams for all ages and levels!
ABOUT NIMROD SHAPIRA
When he was only 5, Nimrod Shapira had a near-drowning experience when he fell into the swimming pool at a family event. For years afterward, he was terrified of the water. But then Nim discovered a passion for sports at the pool and went on to become a successful competitive swimmer. Today, Nim loves to share his excitement for swimming and is dedicated to educating children and adults about water safety. “Every day kids drown and die in the U.S.,” he says. “Teaching kids to be safe and comfortable in the water is our first priority. Helping kids to be the best they can be and seeing them grow as swimmers is the most rewarding job I can ask for.” Aquaclub includes a variety of services to help swimmers reach exciting new levels in the pool. These include a swim school, underwater video analysis and clinics with Olympians! Aquaclub coaches are committed to making swimmers the best they be!
Ready To Sign Up?
Contact Ronda Brodsky, Center Splash director: rbrodsky@jccdet.org or 248.432.5502
Please note:
• Participants must complete the 2015 USA Swimming registration form; have a physical exam or submit a copy of their high school or middle school sports physical; and fill out a new member waiver form, complete with debit card information for electronic payments. • Pre-swim teams will meet Mondays and Thursdays 5:30-6 p.m., and the junior team will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. and Sundays 3-4:30 p.m. • Prices start at just $90 a month. Please call for information. We’ll be happy to help you find the perfect fit!
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AQUACLUB MISSION STATEMENT
the
JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Rates*
JCC of Metro Det
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Class
Instructor/ student ratio
Member**
Non-member
Length of class
knowledge and passion for swimming, to inspire
Private
1:1
$99/month
$110/month
15 minutes
and empower our swimmers to dream big, and
Group
4:1
$70/month
$80/month
25 minutes
Parent/Tot
8:1
$60/month
$70/month
25 minutes
Advanced Parent/Tot
6:1
$70/month
$80/month
25 minutes
Stroke Advance
6:1
$60/month
$70/month
25 minutes
At Aquaclub, we are dedicated to sharing our
to provide excellence in all we do while providing a safe, nurturing environment.
The JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy
offers a learn-to-swim program for children and adults of all ages. Started in 2005 by four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, the academy has taught thousands the importance of water safety and knowing how to swim. The JCC offers a variety of classes to meet every need. From parent-tot classes to private lessons, group classes to stroke development, you can find it all at the JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy! For your FREE evaluation, please call 248.432.5430.
JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Hours in West Bloomfield Day
Academy Hours
Sunday
1-5 p.m.
Monday
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Grill
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
and Grill ❂ Our outdoor pool brand-new grill are now open in West Bloomfield!
Grill To inquire about pool membership, Grill please call 248.432.5429. Outdoor Pool Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
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*Billed monthly, based on one class/week. **Swimmer must be a current JCC member to receive member pricing.
Registration Fees Initial registration fee of $55 per child includes: • Color-coded swim cap • Swim progress book • Lenny K swimsuit (order online)
• Annual registration fee after first year is $15 per child, with maximum of $35 per family, payable in January • Students who take more than one lesson per week receive 10% discount
Underneath the Jewish Community Center
in West Bloomfield is a small room filled with red, white
and blue pipes that are very thick or small, twist and turn, travel up and down and hold the key to the success of two of the JCC’s most popular places. To arrive, you must first go through locked doors and down a few very narrow steps. You’ll hear a lot of whooshing and a loud whirring that makes normal conversation difficult.
Welcome to the room that ensures clean water to the JCC’s indoor pool (filled with 202,000 gallons), outdoor pool (220,000 gallons), Rosen children’s pool (16,000 gallons) and two whirlpools (in the men’s and women’s executive locker rooms). It also houses the JCC’s emergency sprinkler system. The water is constantly rushing through a complex, computerized system to guarantee that it remains clean. The noisy pipes carry water through large containers, including one filled with 6,000 pounds of sand, which is not the same stuff on the beach but is, instead, very fine and shaped in square pieces that filter out tiny items (a broken piece off a bathing cap, for example) that might find their way into water. The sand does its work in a round, white container that resembles a golf ball for King Kong, should he take up the game. Then there’s the chlorine, which comes in tablets that building services and aquatics staff call “the hockey pucks,” since they’re both virtually the same size and shape. These pellets are dropped into another massive container through which the water passes.
• Families with multiple children enrolled receive 10% off second child and subsequent children
never a moment day or night – ever – when this complicated system is not at work. Larry Jankowiski, of the JCC’s Building Services team, and Ronda Brodsky, Center Splash director, are the experts on what it takes to keep the pools safe and in shape. In addition to actually understanding all the equipment and the chemicals, four times a week they take water samples to the Health Department to make sure that standards are always up to par. (Health Department staff also often stop by on unannounced visits.) Above ground, too, staff is constantly making certain that the water is clean. Regular rituals include vacuuming with robots or manual equipment, which is done daily (twice a day in the busy summer), and adding handfuls of chlorine. The average person would say, “It looks like Ronda is doing pool maintenance,” but the real term is “broadcasting” the chemicals into the water. One of the greatest mysteries in the world also can be solved with a quick look into the underground maintenance room. Every day, without fail, the aquatics team hears what might be called the Goldilocks porridge refrain regarding the pool water: “It’s too hot!” or “It’s too cold!” In fact, as a thermometer reveals, the temperature is always the same: a comfortable 82 degrees.
The water is always churning around in the tubes, getting clean and then returning to the pool. There is
Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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Programs, Activities at the JCC
Come find your magic at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts!
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts Elaine (Hendriks) Smith, director: 248.432.5673 or esmith@jccdet.org For tickets: 248.661.1900 or theberman.org
From the Director
By Elaine (Hendriks) Smith
Art and Perception I went with my husband to the Diego & Frida exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Diego and Frida had a lot to say, and much of it was said here in Detroit while Diego was painting the now famous DIA murals and Frida was making a name for herself. I am a huge fan of Diego and Frida and their artwork. Why? Because they weren’t afraid of where they came from, who they were, who they wanted to honor, their beliefs and what they saw as beautiful. I am moved by them and was so excited to see their work. So why did one picture of them touch me to my core? It’s the picture of them kissing on the scaffolding at the DIA. I think it’s their passion, which you can feel in their art, and their unwillingness to ever say anything negative about each other (even for the year they divorced). They were always devoted to each other and their art. They were never afraid of it. I respect that in them, and I look for it in others. My husband is a beautiful person. He’s a nurse by profession, but in his heart a visual artist lives. I love walking with him through the DIA because he’s fascinated by brush strokes and tiny details that others don’t notice. He will get his nose so close to a painting or sketch that I will wonder if it will touch. He will look at a tiny pile of paint for the longest time.
My favorite part of that? Watching him. I find that this is strange because I used to spend at least one day a week strolling around the DIA when I was a student at Wayne State University. I find peace and inspiration in all of the art there and love the visiting exhibits, but I find more beauty in watching my husband do the same. A few months ago, I was talking to someone who is constantly telling me that he’s not an artsy person. He repeatedly told me that he saw a pianist who was wonderful, and he wants very much to see her again. I wonder if he knows that when it comes to this pianist, he is an artsy person. And no, I haven’t told him. My uncle just got married on a beach on Florida. I watched as family members of all ages and backgrounds took beautiful ocean-side pictures and put them up on Facebook and Instagram. While scrolling through these photos, some of which could have been in a magazine, I wondered if people thought of the joy they had managed to capture while taking the pictures. In my office at The Berman are three amazing photographs that people always assume I purchased, but actually my daughter took them for a high school class. They are moments frozen in time when she was inspired by their beauty. I wonder if she knows she’s sharing that beauty with everyone who walks in my office. Life is surrounded by art. It’s infused in everything. What I feel lucky about today? That I see it.
Showing This Summer at The Berman! JUNE
JULY
4 (Thursday) – 7:30 p.m. Michigan Board of Cantors: “Off the Bimah” Presented by the Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival $35/$45
16 (Thursday) – 7:30 p.m. DSO Neighborhood Series, with Andres Cardenes, conductor and violin Rossini: Overture to La Scala di seta Vivaldi: Violin concertos from La Starvaganza Mozart: Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” For tickets: www.dso.org
22 (Monday) – 7:30 p.m. “Hava Nashira: Israel in Song and Melody,” featuring Lauren and Hazzan Daniel Gross, accompanied by an ensemble from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Presented by Wayne State University’s CohnHaddow Center for Judaic Studies $27
AUGUST 13 (Thursday) – 8 p.m. “The Jungle Book,” starring participants from Center Day Camps theatre camp
Special Events Host your next special event at the JCC! Whether it’s a meeting, birthday party or wedding reception, the JCC is the perfect place to hold your event! Our great facility includes conference rooms, social halls, a teen center, indoor and outdoor pools, a beautiful gym, an inline hockey area and more, all available for rent to members and the general public. Please call for available dates. Ariella Monson: amonson@jccdet.org or 248.432.5530
Thank you to all the Friends of The Berman for their support in preserving the arts through their generosity.
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Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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Programs, Activities the JCC Henry & Delia Meyers at Library and(Cont.) Media Center SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment)
A look at Detroit JCCs in years past
Adina Pergament, director: 248.432.5470 or apergament@jccdet.org YOU’RE INVITED TO
Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival The Michigan Board of Cantors: “Off the Bimah” Thursday, June 4 - 7:30 p.m. Local cantors and cantorial soloists come “off the bimah” to present selections from their personal favorites including Broadway, jazz, opera, American Songbook, Israel and Yiddish classics. The Berman Center for the Performing Arts Reserved seating JCC member: $35 Non-member: $45 (Includes service charge)
SAJE in the Summer!
Don’t miss this opportunity for summertime learning with two outstanding scholars!
➤ Professor Anita Norich: “Tevye: The Milkman and the Fiddler” Author and University of Michigan Professor Anita Norich will use versions of “Fiddler on the Roof” from throughout the world to consider the way this iconic film (turning 50 this year!) is interpreted by different cultures. Monday, June 29, 7-8:30 p.m. $12
To purchase tickets: Theberman.org or 248.661.1900 Sponsoring Organizations: Adat Shalom Synagogue Congregation Beth Shalom Congregation B’nai Moshe Congregation Shaarey Zedek Congregations Shaarey Zedek of East Lansing Credit Union ONE Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Temple Beth El Temple Israel Temple Kol Ami Temple Shir Shalom
Celebrating Purim at the JCC on Meyers Road. Center Day Camps Committee Chair Harry Jones (far right) receives a check from members of the teen club the Regals, which held a scrap paper drive to raise funds for camp scholarships. Regals representatives include (from left) Ronnie Brown, Harvey Krupp and Teddie Sokol. Taken at the JCC on Woodward Avenue. Photos courtesy the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives
➤ Professor Michael Weiss: “First Principles: Reading Genesis for the Big Ideas” Michigan State University Professor Michael Weiss will consider the most challenging questions of our time: Session 1: What is Good? Extracting a world-view from the stories of creation Session 2: What is God? Diverse perspectives in a monotheistic tradition Session 3: What is Man? The dual nature of humanity Session 4: What is Evil? Sin, punishment and biblical justice Session 5: What is Israel? Abraham’s faith, family and covenant Wednesdays, June 24, July 1, 8, 15 and 29 (No class July 22), 10-11:30 a.m. Tickets are $12 each or $50 for the full series. Advance registration required. To purchase tickets, visit theberman.org or call 248.661.1900.
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A seder at the JCC in West Bloomfield in 1982. Photo by Benyas-Kaufman
The Matthews Sports Exhibit
Be sure to stop by and visit the Matthews Sports Exhibit at the JCC in West Bloomfield! This impressive exhibit, from the collection of Dr. Robert Matthews, features memorabilia from leading sports stars, past and present, and includes: • An original work of art, depicting 26 current and former Jewish baseball players, that includes autographs and personal inscriptions. • An autographed copy of the 1948 first edition of Babe Ruth’s autobiography. • A signed check and a handwritten 1934 income tax return filled out by Morris “Moe” Berg. An American League catcher and coach, a Princeton grad and friend of Albert Einstein, Berg also worked as a spy for the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) before and during WWII. His 1934 photos of Tokyo helped Gen. Jimmy Doolittle plan his 1942 air raid on the Japanese capital. • Two kippot signed by Sandy Koufax, from only a handful of such items known to exist. The kippot were intended to be given as awards to students at a Jewish religious school.
• A baseball and bat signed by Tigers legend Hank Greenberg. • Miguel Cabrera’s signed baseballs, bats and batting helmet. • A program and ticket from the first Super Bowl. • A football helmet signed by the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the only National Football League team to complete a perfect (17-0) season, including winning the Super Bowl. •A check signed by legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi.
Sandy Koufax
Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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Programs, Activities Center Travel
Marilyn Wolfe, director: 248.432.5471 or mwolfe@jccdet.org Adventures await you when you go on a journey with Center Travel! Whether you’re interested in a day trip in Michigan or a 10-day experience abroad, Center Travel has something for you! Transportation to and from most events is available from the JCC in Oak Park and in West Bloomfield. Please join us for…
“A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur” at the
Janice Charach Gallery Kelly Kaatz, director: 248.432.5579 or kkaatz@jccdet.org
Please join us for the Michigan Water Color Society 68th Annual Exhibition Through July 16 Established in 1946, the Michigan Water Color Society advocates the highest standards in art along with the individual’s journey of selfdiscovery. The organization works to promote a stronger awareness of and interest in watercolor and further education in the contemporary arts.
And in the Side Gallery: Linden
COMING IN AUGUST Detroit Graffiti Artists Exhibition, with Fel3000ft, Malt, Tead & Deco August 9-September 24
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 9 from 4-8 p.m. This exhibition features four of Detroit’s top graffiti artists, whose clients include Ford Motor Co., CocaCola, Adidas, Sierra Mist and Harley Davidson, working together for the first time.
And in the Side Gallery: Janice Polzin
A graduate of the College for Creative Studies, Polzin describes her art as “Moving lines speaking to the interconnectedness of the natural world, humanity and the abstract perception of reality.” GALLERY HOURS Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday noon-4 p.m.
246.432.5579
Tipping Point Theatre, preceded by lunch at the Guernsey Dairy. Sunday, June 7. $62/$72. Dance party at the JCC in West Bloomfield, Monday, June 8, 1-3 p.m. $3 per person at the door.
“Pippin” at the Fisher Theatre, Sunday, June 14.
Presented in partnership with Village in the Woods. JCC and Village members $105/Non-members $115/ Members who wish to purchase a ticket without transportation $95.
“The Bikinis” at Meadowbook Theatre, Wednesday, June 17, preceded by lunch at Kruse & Muer. $96/$106. “Big Fish” at the Crosswell Opera House and lunch at JR’s Grill and Pub in Adrian, Sunday, July 19. $72/$82.
“What a Wonderful World” at the Victoria
Playhouse in Petrolia, Ontario. Wednesday, June 24, preceded by lunch at Olives Restaurant. $129/$139. You must have proof of U.S. citizenship to attend.
Shipshewana, Indiana, Monday and Tuesday,
Butzel Get-Away, Sunday, August 23-Friday,
August 28. See listing in Russian Jewish Life for more information.
“The Sound of Music” or “Oedipus Rex” at the Stratford Festival, Wednesday, September 2. $199 includes one play and dinner at the Elmhurst Inn.
“Carousel” at the Stratford Festival, Wednesday, October 13. $199 includes one play and dinner at the Elmhurst Inn.
Cuba: A Jewish Mission, October 19-27. $3,249
Detroit Public Library tour and lunch at Maccabees, Tuesday, July 21. $62/$72.
“Henry IV” at the Michigan Shakespeare Festival in Canton, Sunday, August 2, preceded by lunch at the Hayden Grill. $72/$82.
A Taste of Detroit, Thursday, August 13. Co-sponsored by Jewish Vocational Service, this trip features a tour of the Motown Museum and more. $53/$63.
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Oregon Coast and Pacific Northwest, 10 days and nine nights (including two nights in San Francisco), August 15-24. Presented in conjunction with Shoreline Tours. $3,179 triple occupancy/$3,299 double occupancy/$4,449 single occupancy.
Meijer Gardens, “The Splendors of Shiga: Treasures from Japan” and King Tut exhibit in Roma Café), Tuesday, July 14. $24/$30.
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in partnership with the Birmingham Community House. $1,099 double occupancy.
Vermont, New Hampshire and the Finger Lakes, October 10-17. Presented in conjunction
Eastern Market tour (with optional lunch at
Through July 16
Niagara-on-the-Lake, August 14-16. Presented
June 29-30. Presented in conjunction with Action Tours, the trip includes an Amish buggy ride, barn tour, visit to Quilt Gardens, ticket to “Josiah for President” and time at the flea market. $219 double occupancy/$275 single occupancy.
Grand Rapids, Thursday, July 9. $89/$99.
Celebrating creatures of mythology, “Winged Fabrication” uses an ancient painting technique that combines beeswax, resin, pigment and fire.
Havana, Cuba
with Shoreline Tours and Travel. $1,659 triple occupancy/$1,799 double occupancy/$2,379 single occupancy.
double occupancy/single supplement add $525.
Philadelphia, including visits to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Museum, the Jewish-American Museum and the Barnes Museum, October 26-29. Danube Discovery: Seven-night cruise on the River Ambassador, plus two nights in Prague (including Jewish tour of the city), November 1-10. From $2,775 double occupancy. Airfare additional. Limited spaces available.
Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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Programs, Activities at the JCC (Cont.) The Active Adult Program
Noemi Herzig, director: nherzig@jccdet.org or 248.967.4030
JCC Oak Park $15 per class or four classes for $48 RSVP to Rosa at 248.967.4030
Rob Burassa
Rob Bourassa in Concert Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m. JCC Oak Park $6 in advance or $8 at the door RSVP to Rosa: 248.967.4030
Royal Garden Trio in Concert Tuesday, June 30, 1 p.m.
JCC West Bloomfield RSVP to Marilyn: 248.432.5471 by June 4 $3
Lunch & Learn
All groups are open to IRP members. Non-IRP members are welcome to visit three times before joining.
Harry S. Kirsh Lecture Series
Sharon Levine, director: 248.967.4030 or slevine@jccdet.org
Simply Delicious Kosher Ethnic Cooking Class, with Mimi Markofsky May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10 7:30 p.m.
Dance and Dessert with live music Monday, June 8, 1-3 p.m.
(IRP) Institute for Retired Professionals
JCC West Bloomfield $3 in advance or $5 at the door RSVP to Rosa: 248.967.4030
Wendy Evans: “Rembrandt and the Jews of Amsterdam” Thursday, July 16, 11 a.m. JCC West Bloomfield $3
Cliff Monear and Kelly Broadway in Concert Tuesday, June 16, 1 p.m.
Discussion Groups Current Events II, 1 p.m. second and fourth Thursday Exploring the Visual Arts, 11 a.m. second and fourth Friday Film Study I, 2:45 p.m. first and third Monday IRP Singers, 12:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday Jewish Thought Through the Ages, 1 p.m. every Monday Opera, 1 p.m. first and third Tuesday
Study of Poetry, 11 a.m. first and third Tuesday
7:30 pm Wednesday, July 15: Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky, former U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria and Brazil, and professor of International Policy and Practice at the University of Michigan Wednesday, July 22: Professor Howard Lupovitch, director, CohnHaddow Center for Judaic Studies, and Associate Professor of History at Wayne State University
Groups that meet outside the JCC Dinner & Conversation Gad Abouts Kindness Corps
SAVE THE DATE! Family Fun Day:
JCC FESTIVAL OF COLORS!
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Discussion Groups
Art of Money Management., 10 a.m. first and third Wednesday
JCC West Bloomfield $3
The Berman Center for Performing Arts
Social Action-Tikun Olam-Social Justice, 1 p.m. first and third Thursday
1 p.m. Friday, August 21
Wendy Evans: “Post-Impressionism: French Art, 1886-1905” Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m.
Steve Freedman, Head of Hillel Day School: “Hillel’s New and Innovative Approach to Elementary School Education”
Wednesday, July 8: TBA
OAK PARK
Lunch & Learn
JCC West Bloomfield $3 in advance or $5 at the door RSVP to Rosa: 248.967.4030
1 p.m. Friday, June 19
Biographies, 4:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday
Bring friends and family for a terrific afternoon of games, food and fun!
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Current Events I, 1 p.m. first and fourth Thursday Film Study ll, 1 p.m. first and third Tuesday History, 2:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday The Royal Garden Trio
Implications of Science and Technology, 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesday Medical Issues, 11 a.m. second and fourth Thursday Music Lovers, 1 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday National and International Issues, 2:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday Photography, 10 a.m. second and fourth Wednesday Play Reading, 11 a.m. first and third Thursday Short Story, 10:30 a.m. first and third Tuesday
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Programs, Activities at the JCC
What’s for Lunch? Cancer Thrivers Network for Jewish Women
Butzel Resort
Tracy Agranove, coordinator: tagranove@jccdet.org or 248.432.5467
Knitting with the Thrivers
Come make blankets for chemo patients! Meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of every month Summer dates: June 15, July 20, August 20
Book Club
Monday, June 1 – 1 p.m. This month’s book: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Please feel free to bring a kosher meal to enjoy while we discuss the book. JCC West Bloomfield RSVP to Adina Devine: 248.642.6350 or adevine747@aol.com
Ben Opengeym, director: bopengeym@jccdet.org or 248.967.4030 Saturday, June 20
Day trip to “Russian Lake” (Fish Lake), with
JCC Maccabi Games® & ArtsFest® 2015
a visit to the Russian-American Association of Detroit, lunch, fishing, swimming and boating. $30.
Wednesday, July 8
Ariella Monson, director: amonson@jccdet.org or 248.432.5530
lunch, tour and wine and cheese tasting at the Dutch Village. $70. Sunday, August 23-Friday, August 28
Butzel Resort includes kosher cuisine, live
entertainment, happy hour, campfires and more. $575/$600 double occupancy or $750/$800 single occupancy, plus $50 round-trip transportation. 2 p.m. every Tuesday at the JCC in Oak Park:
Conversational English class Fish Lake
Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media Center
Francine Menken, director: fmenken@jccdet.org or 248.432.5546
We wish all of our 2015 JCC Maccabi Games® & ArtsFest® participants a great time in Milwaukee and Ft. Lauderdale! To be a part of Team Detroit next year, please contact Franci Silver (francisilver27@gmail.com) or Karen Gordon (karengordon44@icloud.com).
Cool off in the library this summer! Stop by and relax as you read a magazine or The New York Times, choose a good book or check out a DVD.
Dinner and Dessert!
J CC M ACC A B I GA M ES® & A RTS F EST ®
1 fillet of fresh salmon 4 tbsp. hoisin sauce 4 tbsp. honey 4-5 fresh cloves of garlic, crushed Mix hoisin sauce, honey and crushed garlic well and spread over top of salmon. Bake uncovered at 4250 for 30 minutes or until done.
Pumpkin Cheesecake 3 8 oz. packages of cream cheese 1 c. sugar 1 c. sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1 large can of pumpkin pie mix (not plain pumpkin) 2 graham cracker pie crusts Beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beat on low speed after each, just until blended. In another bowl, mix together 2 cups of the cream cheese mixture and 1 cup of the pumpkin pie mix; pour into graham cracker crust. Repeat and pour into second crust. Bake at 3500 for 1-1.5 hours or until center is set.
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Day trip to Lake Michigan for swimming, games,
“ Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” ~ Orson Welles
Honey-Garlic Salmon
JCC West Bloomfield
Russian Jewish Life
Featuring delightful dishes from JCC staff, board, members and friends
Come find your treasure at our Summer Used Book Sale! Best sellers, cookbooks, biographies, children’s books and much more!
July 27-30
Dutch Village
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SUMMER HOURS Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-noon Sunday: Closed
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Adina & Aaron Pergament and children. Adina is director of the JCC’s SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment)
Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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Programs, Activities at the JCC Special Needs
Nichole Shotwell, director: nshotwell@jccdet.org or 248.432.5460
July 30
RSVP to all programs: Moneé Whitney: 248.432.5457 or mwhitney@jccdet.org
RSVP by July 23 $6 August 13
June 4
Pizza Party and Movie
Please call Monee with movie suggestions. $5 July 16
Karaoke and Munchies $4
Painting with a Twist
RSVP by August 6 $4
August 27 BBQ and Grill Meet at the camp pavilion. Take Drake entrance and go straight. Take exit on right, up the gravel road. Pavilion is on the right.
Fun, curious and fascinating facts about the JCCs in West Bloomfield and Oak Park Where can you can find a collection of mosaics showing some of Jewish history’s greatest figures?
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On the lower level of the JCC in West Bloomfield. The mosaics – all in black, white and grey – include Israeli author S.Y. Agnon, Albert Einstein, Marc Chagall and Saul Bellow and hang on the walls across from the Jewish Ensemble Theatre. The artist was Harry Lui (1914-2005), a native of Berlin who fled to New York to escape the Nazis. A family friend helped Lui find a home in Flint, where he worked as a translator and designer. Lui spent the last years of his life in Southfield.
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Where will you see a huge collection of folders, papers and boxes that chart an organization that has been part of the JCC for more than 65 years?
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That group would be the Jewish Parents Institute, and its long and fascinating history is chronicled in a collection of everything from papers to cookbooks in the West Bloomfield JCC’s Arts, Culture and Education department. Founded in 1947 (when Harry Truman was president!), JPI is a secular organization open to all kinds of families; it includes a Sunday school and holiday celebrations. Today, Marilyn Wolfe serves as head of the JPI.
Malik Molloy (center) with friends
Bingo and Snacks
RSVP by August 6 $5
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From the JCC’s Department of Special Needs
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What is the large statue near the front entrance of the JCC in West Bloomfield?
The statue is called “The Last Kaddish,” a memorial to victims of the Holocaust, and it was created by Aharon Bezalel (1926-2012). Born in Afghanistan, Bezalel settled in Israel with his family in 1938. As a boy, he studied gold and silver crafting and miniature carving. He also studied sculpture in Jerusalem and established the arts department at the Seligsberg Vocational School, where he taught for 20 years. Bezalel held exhibits in Israel, New York and Paris and was the author of “To Leave a Blessing - Memories of a Jewish Boy from Harat, Afghanistan.” “The Last Kaddish” features a collection of tall, haunting figures that are also faceless, because, the artist said, “faces may change for each one who views the figures, but the neshoma (soul) remains steadfast. To each of us, the figures in the memorial are – or should be – our Jewish mishpochah (family), for their soul is our soul, and together we are the survivors, which ‘The Last Kaddish’ symbolizes.” To see a smaller version of the sculpture, come to the JCC lobby, just past the Janice Charach Gallery.
My Life with Autism By Malik Molloy The topic of my speech is how my autism sometimes makes my life difficult. I want to tell you about some of my symptoms that make it hard for me to do many things, but especially to socialize and make friends. My autism is a result of the fact that my brain is wired differently. All the connections (like cords to different computers) for speech, memory, hearing, balance, taste, smell, are connected in different ways in my brain. This is why I have some symptoms which are a problem for me. One problem is my hearing. I have supersensitive hearing, hearing all the noises at once in any place I am in. Yet if you are standing in front of me and say something like “Did you see the Super Bowl on Sunday?” only part of those words enter my brain and I may only hear part of what you said like “Did Super Bowl Sunday.” The words get all jammed. It’s like a bad connection on a cell phone and I have to try to figure out what you just said. This may make you think I’m deaf or stupid, but it is just the way my brain works. My autism also makes it hard for me to speak. I may know what I am trying to say in my head, but my brain can’t find the right words quickly enough or even at all. I am always saying “I can’t explain” or “I’m saying it wrong.” I also sometimes say the wrong thing then have to say “I’m sorry.” I also can look at somebody, and I won’t be able to read their facial expression or their body language. I can’t tell by looking at someone if they are unhappy, angry, sad, nervous or bored. I don’t understand teasing. If someone comes up and playfully gives me a tap on the arm, I may think they are trying to hurt me. If you give me a compliment, I may think it is fake and you are feeling sorry for me. When I’m in a group of people who are laughing, I can’t tell whether they are laughing at something they said or laughing at me. I don’t know how to get other people to talk about something they are interested in. I can only talk about things I know. I have other symptoms that may make me seem strange or different. I am very sensitive to touch. This means that I can’t wear clothes that are rough. It also means that if I get hit or hurt, the pain feels a lot worse. I also have an acute sense of smell, and some smells are so strong they may make me feel sick. My sense of taste is also supersensitive, and this means that I am very picky about the kinds of food I will eat. My sense of balance and coordination is very limited, and this makes it hard for me to write or play sports. But all of these symptoms don’t mean that I am not smart or aware of lots of things like everyone else. I can look at a list of spelling words once, then get 100% on a test. I can go on a computer, and read and search and type just like other people. The hardest thing is that the symptoms caused by my autism are like a shell around me keeping me from being able to make the friendships I would like to have. The reason I like to play video games on my computer so much is that when I am playing with others, no one knows that I have autism. They can’t see or hear me, and I can type in my responses as I play. To the others that I am playing with, I am just like every other person. Malik Molloy has been participating in the Kids All Together program since he was 8 and is now a freshman at Clawson High School.
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Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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Programs, Activities at the JCC
Sports and Recreation
WEST BLOOMFIELD
OAK PARK Director: Judy Front, 248.432.5630 or jfront@jccdet.org Assistant Director: Cathy Fresia, 248.432.5628 or cfresia@jccdet.org What makes Wednesdays so WONDERFUL at the JCC in Oak Park?
Andee Liberman, director: aliberman@jccdet.org or 248.432.5451
We’ve got drop-in recreational volleyball, for ages 16 and older, every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m.!
Shalom Street: The Address for Jewish Discovery
Stop by Shalom Street and experience the fun! Shalom Street is a dynamic place for anyone aged 1-100 to experience Jewish life through experiential learning. Opened in 2003, Shalom Street works with community educators to create, design and deliver programming that meets the unique needs of the Jewish community. Visit Metro Detroit’s “address for Jewish discovery” to explore, play and create! OUR CURRENT EXHIBIT:
Across the Board: From Dreidel to Xbox
If you haven’t seen this exhibit, stop by soon! It will close on August 14. • Explore the cave of the Maccabees and play the world’s oldest game. • Play in a 1960’s toy store and learn about the Jewish creators behind some of the most famous toys! • Create race cars, fish tanks, slime and other hands-on projects with us! Visit every Sunday to make a different project! HOURS Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday: closed *Special hours available for groups Exhibit made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Charles H. Gershenson Trust Fund
FREE for JCC members and $5 for non-members.
Story Sundays
Join us for a morning or afternoon of stories, crafts and snacks! Call for dates and times.
Birthday Parties
Build a birthday experience based on your child’s interests. Giant board games, stories, crafts, pizza and cupcakes. It’s a perfect way to celebrate!
Day at the J
Use Shalom Street as home base for a day of swimming, playing in the JCC gym and creating cool art projects at the museum!
School Programming
Whether you represent a congregational religious school, home school or are seeking an interfaith learning opportunity, we offer a variety of opportunities for students of all ages. • Customizable Jeopardy game • Life-size custom board game • Shtender lessons and more!
Teen Programming
Shalom Street offers tours and experiences tailored to engage teens.
SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE: Karate Institute of Oak Park Sunday June 7, 14, 21, 28 $36/$54 July 12, 19, 26 $27/$41 August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $45/$68
Tang Soo Do Karate
Ages 7 and older. Korean martial arts and selfdefense with 3rd-degree black belt Matthew Ankrom.
Tuesday June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $45/$68 July 7, 14, 21, 28 $36/$54 August 4, 11, 18, 25 $36/$54
Boys/Men: Sunday 3:15-4 p.m. and Tuesday 6-7 p.m. Co-ed: Sunday 4-5 p.m. and Tuesday 7-8 p.m.
Pickle Ball
Pay per month. Receive a 25% discount when you enroll for classes on Sunday and Tuesday.
Saturday 1-3 p.m. Free/$3
Birthday Parties
PLEASE NOTE: Shalom Street will be closed August 16-October 16 while we create our next spectacular exhibit, opening Sunday, October 18!
Hold your next birthday party at the JCC!
We can entertain guests with sports, climbing wall, gym games, races, yoga, arts and crafts, pool games or open gym. Call 248.967.4030 for prices.
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Aquatics
CAMP DISCOVERY
OAK PARK Director: Judy Front 248.432.5630 or jfront@jccdet.org
Safety Week
Aquatics Manager: Jaime Baker, 248.432.5640 or jbaker@jccdet.org
Come watch the spectacular JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy in action (during normal swim academy hours) and see why this is the country’s BEST program!
July 26-30
Co-ed Recreational Swim Team Ages 7 and older $27/$41 for three weeks. Tuesday 6:15-7 p.m. June 2, 9, 16
The core purpose of the JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy is to teach and inspire children to be water safe.
Girls Recreational Swim Team
(Classes are held during women’s-only swim time) Ages 7 and older $27/$41 for three weeks. Thursday 5-5:45 p.m. June 4, 11, 18
During Safety Week, we will put swimmers through survival tests, giving parents the knowledge that their children can survive in real-life situations.
Your Happy at Camp Discove r e v o ry! Disc June 22-August 21, 2015
Jewish Community Center – Oak Park
JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy in Oak Park Day
Academy Hours
Co-ed
Women only
Men only
Sunday
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monday
4-7 p.m.
4-5:30 p.m.; 6:30-7 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
4-7 p.m.
4-4:30 p.m.; 6-7 p.m.
4:30-6 p.m.
Wednesday
4-7 p.m.
4-5 p.m.; 6:30-7 p.m.
5-6:30 p.m.
Thursday
4-7 p.m.
4-4:30 p.m.; 6-7 p.m.
4:30-5:55 p.m.
Are your kids ready to have a happy summer?
Then be sure to sign up today for Camp Discovery! From art to drama, baseball to web page building, British sports to chess, choices abound that will fulfill your children’s dreams, develop their minds and open the door to unforgettable adventures!
JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Rates* Class
Instructor/ student ratio
Member**
Non-member
Length of class
Private
1:1
$99/month
$110/month
15 minutes
Group
4:1
$70/month
$80/month
25 minutes
Parent/Tot
8:1
$60/month
$70/month
25 minutes
Advanced Parent/Tot
6:1
$70/month
$80/month
25 minutes
What’s New for 2015?
• Campers’ choice of daily rotations • Two-week sessions (art and tech camps) • JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy offered during camp (additional fee) • Sherrill Berman Children’s Art Education Fund Jewish-themed projects weekly • Great new camps: Private I. Detective, NFL Flag Football, British Multi-Sports, Self-defense and Kidpreneur® Tech Camp! • Tzedakah box auction and Camp Discovery 5-year birthday party
*Billed monthly, based on one class/week. **Swimmer must be a current JCC member to receive member pricing.
Registration Fees
Initial registration fee of $55 per child includes: • Color-coded swim cap • Swim progress book • Lenny K swimsuit (order online) Parent/tot registration fee ($45) does not include swim cap.
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Adult registration fee is $15 and includes a swim cap. To schedule your FREE evaluation, contact Judy Front. For more information: www.jccdet.org/lkswim or www.lennykswim.org
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Catalog and registration at www.jccdet.org/opcamps
Programs subject to change. Please visit www.jccdet.org for updates.
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YEAR-ROUND Be part of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s NEW
COME CLEAN, BE GREEN PROJECT! ☛ Get rid of all that old junk you know you need to clean up (Trust us: you will make your spouse/partner/mother VERY happy!)
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Save the Earth by recycling all this stuff instead of adding to a landfill!
☛ Turn your trash into $$$ to benefit the JCC! Computers Cell phones LCD monitors Mice (the computer kind; thanks, but we’ll pass on the live [or dead] ones) Speakers VCRs and DVD players Microwaves
Lithium batteries (terminals MUST be taped) Hard drives Battery back-ups Docking stations Coffee machines Lamps Ink or toner cartridges Key boards
Laptops Wires Cables Printers Fax machines Copiers Servers Modems Routers
+ A Lot of Microwaves
+ Other Junk =
7 TONS
You’ve heard about the proverbial elephant in the room. But what about the elephant in the landfill? Or rather, the lack of one. About eight months ago, thanks to IT Director Randy Gavorin, the JCC initiated the Come Clean, Go Green recycling initiative. The project takes old electronics and metals, grinds them down in shredders and then sells the small pieces to manufacturers. All proceeds are used to support JCC programming. To date, the JCC has recycled more than 7 tons of material, which is equal to about
7 CARS or ONE ELEPHANT.
And boy, have we seen some interesting stuff! Randy reports that the most popular item –
making an appearance at least once a week – is the microwave. Among the weird and wonderful treasures that have turned up in our recycling bins: A slide projector from the 1950s; a coffee grinder; toaster ovens; web TVs; and plenty of lamps.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to bring items in and help us save the earth! Got something to donate? See flyer at left for a complete list of what we can accept. Please bring your items to the front desk in the main lobby of the JCC in West Bloomfield. Drop-off times are Monday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sorry, but we cannot accept tube or projection TVs, any alkaline batteries, refrigerators, air conditioners or light bulbs. Items will be recycled by ElectroCycle, and money collected will benefit JCC programming. Please bring your items to the front desk in the main lobby of the JCC in West Bloomfield. Drop-off times are 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday.
Thank you! Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Jimmy Prentis Morris Building A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus 15110 W. Ten Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 www.jccdet.org For more information, please contact Randy Gavorin at 248.432.5452 or rgavorin@jccdet.org.
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Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit • Summer 2015
Become a JCC Pillar of Light! Your level of commitment and support help to ensure services and programming at our Jewish Community Center. Pillars of Light Donors are entitled to: · Invitations to patron events for major cultural programming · Recognition on the JCC Wall of Honor · Recognition in major JCC publications · Recognition at the JCC’s annual meeting and at all patron events · Personal concierge service to handle your Center needs, reservations and programming requests · Pillars of Light will not be approached by the JCC Development Department for contributions during the 2015/2016 fiscal year To learn more about the Pillars of Light program, call Director of Development Operations Paul Barker at 248.432.5538.
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Jimmy Prentis Morris Building A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus 15110 W. Ten Mile Road • Oak Park, MI 48237
D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit