center news - january 2013

Camp Milldale, known as “Woodlands” was established in Catonsville as a summer country escape for poor Jewish mothers and their children.

Renamed “Camp Woodlands” it starts to o er a full ran e of summer ac vi es for children for two-week stays. Closed in the early 1950s to make way for the Beltway.

Camp Milldale emer es as the new camp on a new site on Keyser Road in Stevenson with a swimmin pool and 1 bunks houses.

Camp Milldale moves to its current beau ful loca on on Mt. ilead Road thanks to a i from elen and u o Dalsheimer.

Camp Milldale celebrates 60 years of providin an outstandin Jewish campin e perience for hundreds of children and teens every summer.

1914 1948 1953 1966 2013

What do we have to show for ourselves after 60 years of Camp Milldale? A lot of “happy

campers!” From siblings whose summer memories are rooted in Camp Milldale to former

staff who met their spouses at camp, Milldale is definitely a place where memories are

made!

Susan Rabin and her siblings all attended Milldale either as campers or staff. “When I was

growing up, all the kids in the neighborhood went to Camp Milldale,” she says. “Now, many

of my old camp friends are part of the synagogue that my family and I attend!”

According to campers and staff, Milldale is different from specialty camps because kids are

able to be part of a bunk and join together in classic group activities like Color War and

skits. “It’s an all-around camp,” Susan says. “The kids gain a unique camaraderie that can’t be

duplicated at any other day camp.”

Susan’s sister, Jane Goldstein, also recalls her summers at Camp Milldale very fondly. She

tells us that her social life as a teen totally revolved around her friends from camp. “We

would get together after work with the Israeli Shlichim. It was a great group to be a part of!”

A former Milldale CIT and Counselor, Stacy Gorin, is also thankful for the great group of

friends she met at camp. If not for them she would never have met her husband! “Howard

and I were both counselors at Milldale,” she reminisces. “We met through joining the same

circle of friends.” Stacy and Howard both loved everything about Milldale. Howard was

into softball and Stacy really liked the night swimming and singing by the fire. They both

enjoyed Color War. “I made a lot of great friends at Milldale and watching my campers form

lifelong friendships with each other was really special too,” says Stacy.

For more information on how your kids can make their own memories at

Camp Milldale, contact Dori Zvili at 410.559.3512 or [email protected]. You can

also visit our website at www.campmilldale.org.

NOW

Lasting Memories Are Made At Camp Milldale

Special Member DiscountSave up to $300 if you are a JCC member and you register by

January 31, 2013! Save an additional $50 on each sibling, and

up to $100 when you opt for the Express Bus.

A LOOK BACK AT OUR BEGINNINGS

January/February/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773

THEN

Susan Rabin and her siblings

Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.49002

Wisdom for Today Inspiration of the Trees The trees are bare. Their leaves have blown away. Every rainfall

threatens to turn into snow. And… in just a few days we’ll be

celebrating Tu B’shvat; the Jewish holiday that marks the new year

for trees. What a strange time to celebrate the rebirth of trees!

April, when the trees blossom and bloom would have been a more

appropriate time to celebrate the trees’ growth, but in January?!

Our sages teach us that the reason we celebrate the rebirth of trees

at this time of year is because the process of rebirth has just begun.

While it’s true that the beautiful blooming will take place many

months later, hidden away from the naked eye the internal process

gets started in the midst of the winter. What a wonderful idea to

keep us warm! True celebration is not in the flashiness of success;

rather it is in the daily struggle that goes on behind the scenes.

This is precisely why we celebrate the renewal of the trees in the

wintertime, we are celebrating the process and not the end result.

So, although you may not have reached your goal of losing thirty

pounds (or whatever other goals you may have set for yourself ), that

is okay! Celebrate the steps you’re taking to get there. Pat yourself

on the back every time you make it to the JCC gym! Rejoice at every

small accomplishment that brings you closer to your ultimate goals.

Next time we hesitate before going out to the gym because it’s

too cold outside or, we feel like just taking an early night because

it’s been dark already for so long, let’s remember this fundamental

lesson. Look at those trees and remember what they’re up to inside.

The only way for them to blossom is if they start the process now.

Have a great and growth-filled winter!

Rabbi Yisrael Motzen is the Rabbi of Ner Tamid Greenspring

Valley Synagogue.

He can be reached at [email protected] .

Jewish LifeThis N’ That

New Security Procedures for JCC EntryAs has been the policy, all JCC

members must swipe their

membership card to gain access to

either JCC location. If you do not

have your membership card, please

stop by our Membership Offices with

a photo ID and get a replacement

card.

All visitors and guests entering the

JCC must present a photo ID and sign

into the Visitor Log.

We appreciate your assistance in

keeping our buildings secure.

Community Bereavement GroupsSupported by the JCC & JCS

Wednesday, January 23; 8 week series

If you are mourning the loss of a

loved one you don’t have to do it

alone. Join us in one of our support

groups.

Participants will find:

are grieving

specialists about grief

Free of charge. Pre-registration is

required.

For more information and

registration, call Jewish

Community Services at

410.466.9200.

Look for Purim & Passover activities

in the lobby in February and March

3January/February/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773

New JCC President, Barak HermannContinuing to “Make Mitzvot Happen” at the JCC

The new year brings with it the inauguration of a new president

for the JCC of Greater Baltimore. Barak Hermann officially took

the reins this January at the same time that we say farewell to

Buddy Sapolsky who is retiring as the JCC President after 18+

years.

A player in the JCC world since he was 23 years old (in the

1990’s), Barak’s most recent role has been as the Executive

Director of the JCC of Central New Jersey in Scotch Plains. He

has also held positions at MetroWest in NJ and the Suffolk JCC

on Long Island as a Chief Operating Officer, Program Director

and Camp Director.

Barak is committed to the JCC’s mission of treating everyone

with respect and offering programs and services that reflect

our vision. “This is an institution where we make Mitzvot

happen, we bring them to life every day!” he says. Our new

president will lead with innovation and integrity so that

the JCC stays relevant to the lives of Jewish individuals and

families. “We need to make sure that we are never complacent

in our services and programs,” he comments.

Our guests can continue to expect exemplary customer

service at both JCC campuses. Barak will ensure that the

JCC is a place where members can relax and get away from

the trials and tribulations of everyday life. He believes that a

smile goes a long way, as does listening and demonstrating

care and empathy. “My job is to make sure that members are

always being heard,” he says. “To be effective in leading a JCC,

members need to know that I am there for them to kvell to

AND to kvetch to!”

He aims to continue the strong executive leadership that

this community is accustomed to. “The way that I saw this

community respect and respond to Buddy’s leadership really

attracted me to Baltimore,” he points out. “At the end of

the day, we are a very important player in building a strong

Jewish community – what’s best for the community is best for

the JCC.”

Barak’s wife and three sons will be joining him full-time in

Baltimore by the end of this summer. He anticipates that

his boys Jonah, 6, Zach, 10, and Jacob, 13, will be running

the hallways and participating in classes and leadership

programs. “I know that this JCC will help us instill our kids

with the values we want them to grow up with,” says Barak.

He and his wife, Cory very much look forward to making the

JCC of Greater Baltimore their home away from home.

Staff NewsBJAAWe are excited to introduce Jen Erez as the Coordinator

for the Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance (BJAA). Jen

has a Master’s degree in Special Education from Fordham

University. Based out of the OM JCC, Jen manages the

interactive BJAA website and will help parents to navigate

and understand its various resources.

The website features over 500 resources

for parents of children with special

needs including a parent to parent

forum. “I am very excited to work one

on one with parents and help connect

them to the resources that they have

been looking for,” Jen says.

Living With Different Abilities: The Future Starts NowSunday, February 10; 10-11:30amSnow date February 17 Rosenbloom OM JCC

Join us for a video screening from the popular TV show

Parenthood followed by a guided discussion for parents

living with children with special needs. Facilitator: Beth

Hecht, LCSW-C, Sr. Manager, Volunteer Services, JCS. This

program is co-sponsored by the JCC, JCS and Shemesh.

Suggested Donation $5 at the door. Seating is limited.

Preregistration Required.

To register contact: Loren Walsh 410-843-7568 or

[email protected], or Jennifer Erez 410.559.3613

or [email protected]

JCC Employee of the MonthCongratulations to Stacy Israel on

receiving the Employee of the Month

Award for the exceptional work she has

done in launching the Baltimore Jewish

Abilities Alliance (BJAA) program and

website. She has truly gone above and beyond to bring this

project to fruition in partnership with the multiple agencies,

committees and task forces. Thanks for all your hard work

Stacy!

We welcome Margalit Jacobs as our Social Work intern at

the PH JCC. Margalit has a BA in Psychology from Touro-

Landers College and is currently finishing her MSW from

Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work.

Margalit has a passion for Jewish communal work and

she is excited to help develop the Teen Department at the

Weinberg PH JCC.


Meet Our 2013 Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame InducteesOnce again, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore

is planning its biennial Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame. The

Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame was created to honor exceptional

Baltimoreans who have made an impact on the community

through their life’s work. Similar to past honorees, these

individuals also reflect a diverse array of fields such as science,

medicine, business, community service, art and law.

The 2013 inductees include the following:

Rabbi Jacob B. Agus*

Leo Bretholz

Curt I. Civin, MD

Suzanne F. Cohen

Liebe Sokol Diamond, MD

Louis J. Fox*

Jacob Glushakow*

Lee Rosenberg

Ronald M. Shapiro

The Jewish Legion

(*denotes deceased)

Rabbi Jacob B. Agus*Rabbi Agus was a leading thinker of the Conservative

movement’s liberal wing, heading Rabbinical Assembly

committees on the Sabbath, prayerbook, and ideology of the

Conservative movement. He was also a scholar, teacher, author,

editor and long-time Rabbi of Baltimore’s Beth El Congregation

and in the forefront of interfaith communication, which he

referred to as “dialogue” or “trialogue.”

Rabbi Agus came to the United States in 1927 from Poland.

His rabbinic career took him to several

cities before he became rabbi of Beth El

Congregation in 1950. He remained their

rabbi for 30 years, retiring in 1980. As a

scholar, Agus produced several books on

Jewish philosophy and articles on this and

other themes, and served as an advisor on

Jewish topics for encyclopedias, including

the Encyclopedia Britannica and scholarly

journals. He taught at the Reconstructionist

Rabbinical College, St. Mary’s Seminary,

Temple University and the Ecumenical

Institute (where he was a founder of the

Interfaith Roundtable). In addition to his rabbinical and

scholarly work, Agus adopted the cause of interfaith and

interracial relations, which included Jewish/Christian/Muslim

relations and dialogue. He served on the boards of the

Baltimore National Council on Christians and Jews and Morgan

State University. He died on September 26, 1986.

Leo Bretholz Born in Vienna, Austria on March 6,

1921, Leo Bretholz is a Holocaust

survivor who has spent most of

his years in Baltimore writing and

speaking about his story. On

November 6, 1942, Leo escaped

from the transport that was carrying

him to Auschwitz by leaping off the

moving train in northeast France.

He was on the run for several years.

After the war, his aunt in Baltimore

arranged affidavits of support and

in 1947 he was able to come to the United States and settle

in Baltimore. For about 15 years, Leo never spoke about his

experiences, but after hearing about the fate of his mother

and sisters, he decided to speak for “those who were silenced.”

For almost 50 years, Leo has been speaking out to Jews and

non-Jews alike in schools, universities, and before many other

audiences. Together, Leo and journalist Michael Olesker wrote

the highly acclaimed book, Leap into Darkness. In 2005, the

Baltimore Jewish Council, THE ASSOCIATED, the Harry and

Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, WBAL-TV and Deborah Weiner

supported and produced a documentary about Leo entitled,

Survivors Among Us. In one segment, Ms. Weiner and Leo

travel to France where he was reunited with Sister Jeanne

D’Arch who had protected him during his years on the run.

Jewish Hall of Fame – 2013

Don’t miss our features on

these honorees in the

next newsletter:

Liebe Sokol Diamond, MD

Louis J. Fox*

Jacob Glushakow*

Lee Rosenberg

Ronald M. Shapiro


Jewish Hall of Fame – 2013

Curt I. Civin, MDDr. Curt Civin is the founding

Director of the University of

Maryland School of Medicine

Center for Stem Cell Biology and

Regenerative Medicine and the

Associate Dean for Research.

He is also internationally

renowned for his pioneering

cancer research at Johns Hopkins

Hospital where in 1984 he made

a groundbreaking scientific

discovery when he identified a

method for isolating stem cells from other blood cells. Hailed

for that breakthrough in 1999 as National Inventor of the Year,

Dr. Civin’s discoveries have led to a critical understanding of

stem cells and the development and implementation of both

clinical bone marrow stem cell transplantation and leukemia

diagnosis.

Prior to assuming his position at the University of Maryland

School of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Civin was with Johns Hopkins

University School of Medicine for almost 30 years. Currently,

Dr. Civin’s studies focus on the genes expressed in stem cells.

By understanding the inner mechanics of how stem cells work,

he hopes to learn how to modify the key properties of stem

cells in order to increase their therapeutic potential. Dr. Civin’s

research also includes learning how normal stem cells become

cancerous.

Suzanne F. CohenSuzanne F. Cohen is a dedicated professional volunteer for a

number of Jewish and non-Jewish organizations in Baltimore.

Her accomplishments are numerous and diverse and her

philanthropic endeavors have touched many lives. She is Past

Chair of the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), Past Chair of THE

ASSOCIATED, Past President

of the Baltimore Jewish

Council, an Honorary Trustee

of the Baltimore Community

Foundation, and a Trustee

Emerita of Goucher College.

Currently, Suzanne serves

on the board of the Middle

Grades Partnerships, the

Open Society Institute and is

President of the Nathan and

Suzanne Cohen Foundation.

One initiative that Suzanne

and her late husband, Nathan, started together involved a

program at Park School which provides a summer salary for

faculty who submit innovative programs for the classroom.

In 2006, Suzanne initiated and funded the concept of Free

Admission at the BMA which removed the admission fee,

thereby giving anyone interested the chance to experience

the Museum. Suzanne comes by her passion for community

involvement and philanthropy naturally. Her grandfather,

Morris Eisen, was President of Levindale and her mother,

Florence E. Fineman, served as Auxiliary President at Sinai and

Levindale. In this manner, Sue continues this proud legacy by

offering her time and financial support to make life better for

our Baltimore community.

The Jewish LegionThe Jewish Legion consisted of approximately 10,000 young

Jewish men worldwide who enlisted in 1918. The Legion was

formed by the British as a way to allow Jews to participate in

the liberation of Palestine by fighting with the British Army

against the Turks. At that time, approximately sixty young men

living in East Baltimore joined the Jewish Legion. Despite some

concern that their participation in this effort may cost them

their U.S. citizenship, they went anyway. The group trained

in the U.S. and Canada and in early 1918 they went to Egypt.

The Baltimore unit arrived too late to make a difference in

the military campaign of freeing Palestine from the Turks, but

served as occupation troops until they were shipped home in

1919.

Save the Date!

2013 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Wednesday, June 12Gordon Center For Performing Arts

Don’t miss this year’s induction ceremony. The funds raised

through sponsorships, ticket sales and ads in the Hall of Fame

program book will support needs-based scholarships for

hundreds of children and teens to participate in JCC programs

including Early Childhood, the JCC Maccabi Experience, Special

Needs and Camp Milldale.

For more information contact Esther Greenberg at

[email protected] or call 410.559.3545.


DBJCC EVENTSHands on Holidays - Purim Light Street Library Wednesday, February 20; 10:15 & 11:15amSoutheast Anchor Library February 27;11:00amJewish Museum of Maryland February 22; 10:30am

Hands-on-Holidays PassoverLight St. LibraryMar 20; 10:15 & 11:15am

Jewish Museum of Maryland

March 22 at 10:30amSoutheast Anchor LibraryApril 3; 11:00am

QUESTIONS? Contact Kim at

443.248.4219 or

[email protected]

DBFA EVENTat the DBJCC

Wed., February 6; 6:30pmNew and expectant parent social! Meet other parents in your community.

RSVP at dbfam.org

NOBO EVENTSMazel TalesSun., Feb. 10 & March 10; 10amIvy Book StoreLake Falls Village – 6080 Falls Rd.

Hands-on-Holidays PurimWednesday, Feb. 20; 10amRoland Park Library

Hands-on-Holidays PassoverWednesday, March 20; 10amRoland Park Library

Visit facebook.com/

JccNoboNorthBaltoBabies or email

Lauren at [email protected].

DBJCC Opens Parenting Center in Federal HillIt’s official – on January 13, the Downtown Baltimore JCC Parenting Center opened its

doors to all the young families that we have been serving in ad hoc locations around

downtown Baltimore.

“There isn’t currently a facility like this in Federal Hill,” says Sharon Seigel, JCC

Parenting Center Director. Parents can come to the Center for educational seminars,

parents and children can drop-in to play and socialize with other friends, and we will

be scheduling more and more of our ever-popular Mommy & Me classes. “We are also

planning for regular visits with a lactation and a midwife consultant for new Moms

and Moms-to-be,” adds Sharon.

The Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance, an independent, nonprofit alliance that

partners with local government, business, and nonprofit organizations to develop

family-wise programs, will be inviting families to attend new and expectant Parent

Socials in the office. Their first event is scheduled for February 6. In addition to the

Parenting Center activities, the new location affords us the opportunity to reach out

to young adults living and working in Baltimore. Rabbi Jesse Gross, the JCC’s Charm

City Tribe Director, will be hosting Happy Hours, Lunch & Learn events as well as Friday

evening Got Shabbat? gatherings for area residents.

The new space is located on Light Street in Federal Hill, near the Cross Street Market.

Parking is available to on-street and at a nearby garage. The location was chosen

because of its “walkability” to the Federal Hill public library and open-air park,

convenient for families to walk-in anytime.

Although we are very excited about the new location, classes will continue to be

held at the Jewish Museum of Maryland and other locations in Roland Park, Mount

Washington and Canton when appropriate.

The Downtown Baltimore JCC is supported by the Joseph & Harvey Meyerhoff Fund.

Children & Youth

DBJCC Parenting Center1118 Light Street410.559.3618

Open: Monday thru Friday,

9:30am-12:30pm


Summer in the Snow Sunday, January 27; 10:30am-12:00pmAges 2-5 (entering Kindergarten)Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Join the Noah’s Ark staff for some cold weather “summer

fun!” Meet our camp staff and see what’s in store for

summer 2013. Enjoy family fun activities including face

painting, crafts and games.

Free

Contact Emily at

410.559.3557 or

[email protected].

Schools OutMonday, January 28; 9:30am-3:30pm Monday, February 18; 9:30am-3:30pmRosenbloom OM JCC

The School’s Out program is an opportunity for elementary

school-age kids to get the most out of school closings and

vacations in a structured, safe and fun atmosphere. We offer

a variety of activities including: indoor/outdoor recreation,

games, cooking, dance aerobics and much more!

$25/JCC Members; $40/Guests;

Kids Center participants pay $20

Early drop off and extended stay available.

For more information please contact Amanda Max at

[email protected] or 410.559.3548.

Children & Youth

Join us for our Purim celebration!

Saturday evening, February 23, 7 p.m. Family Megillah Reading

Followed by activities for all ages

…and the celebration continues at our Annual Purim Carnival

Sunday, February 24, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sponsored by the Parent Association

jOY BabyAttention all new parents…Mazel Tov on your new

arrival! We have a special gift for you from jOY Baby.

jOY Baby is a new collaboration of five ASSOCIATED

agencies, that includes a welcome package for

new and expectant parents with goodies such as

a bib, a baby toy and a beautiful Jewish-themed

baby journal along with resources for Jewish life in

Baltimore including gifts from the JCC Parenting

department!

To request a package, refer a friend or become

a volunteer, visit www.joybabybalt.org or email

[email protected] or call 410.735.5015.


TNT for a dayGrades 6-8Mondays, January 28 & February 1; 9:00am-4:00pmRosenbloom OM JCC

If you’re interested in doing TNT next summer or you did TNT

this past summer and loved it, then this is a great opportunity

for you! We will spend our morning working in the preschool

earning community service hours. In the afternoon, we will do

activities as a group. Activities include swimming, basketball,

video games, soccer, and many more.

$18/JCC Member $25/Guests

Saturday Night TakeoverGrades 6-8 Saturday, January 19, February 16 & March 9 8:00-11:00pmRosenbloom OM JCC

Spend your Saturday night hanging out at the JCC. The

gymnasium, track, indoor pool and teen lounge will all be

open. You can play basketball, run, swim, watch a movie, play

video games on a projection screen, or just hang out with your

friends.

$5 for members/ $10 for non-members

Middle School OvernightGrades 6-8Sat., March 9; 8:00pm - Sun., March 10 7:00amRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Spend the night at our first-ever Middle School Overnight!

Come for the takeover and then stay for late night activities and

snacks.

$15/Members; $20/Non-members for overnight

“J” Dance Grades 6-8January 26, February 23, March 16; 8:00-11:00pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Join us for dancing, a DJ, open gym and snacks. Middle School

ID required. Get on our VIP list! Bring in the completed VIP form

to the next dance and you can head right to the front of the

line!

$10/Members; $15/Non-members

No one will be permitted without an ID. Accepted Middle School

ID includes: a report card, a class schedule with the year, your

name and grade. Bus cards will NOT be accepted.

Wednesday Night Pizza PartyGrades 6-8Wednesday, January 30; 6:30-8:30pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Come hang out at the JCC and get some free Pizza. Meet new

teens and learn about all our upcoming programs!

JCC Members only

Video Game NightGrades 6-8Wednesday, February 20; 6:30-8:30pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Spend Wednesday night at the JCC eating pizza and playing

video games. You can choose what game to play on our

60”projection screen.

JCC Members only

Movie NightGrades 6-8Wednesday, March 20; 6:30-8:30pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

It’s another great Wednesday night at the J. Watch a movie (you

get to pick), eat free pizza and hang out with friends!

JCC Members only

Need more information on Middle School programming?

Please contact Bradley Kerxton at 410.559.3547 or

[email protected]

Teen Events


Motzai Shabbos at PH! Don’t sit around the house on a Saturday night- come to the

“J” with your friends and enjoy the gym, pool, teen lounge and

more! $2/person

Middle School: 8:00-9:30pmHigh School: 9:30-11:00pm

Boys Nights

January 26

February 9

March 2

For more information, contact Ahuva at [email protected].

“Good Grief”! A project for teens ages 14-18 who are grieving the death of a loved one Tuesdays, March 12 & 19 and April 9 & 16; 7:00-8:30 pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Working together on a mosaic art project will give teens a

creative and healthy outlet for their grief as they get support

from each other and from a professional grief counselor.

The finished piece of art will be displayed at the JCC offering

comfort and hope to others who have lost a loved one. This

event includes an orientation for parents on March 5 at 7:00 pm

in the JCS offices at the Owings Mills JCC.

There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.

For more information and to register, call 410.466.9200.

This is a joint program of the JCC, Jewish Community

Services (JCS) and THE ASSOCIATED

GED PrepYoung Men, Ages 15-22Weinberg Park Heights JCC

One hour each of English and Math. Exact class times

TBD.

Contact Ahuva at 410.500.5938 or

[email protected]

AZA & BBG International Convention 2013February 14-18, 2013 Washington, DC

Thousands of BBYO leaders, alumni, advisors, professional staff

and top Jewish philanthropists from around the world will

convene at BBYO’s International Convention (IC) at the Gaylord

National Hotel and Convention Center in Washington, DC.

This is the largest pluralistic annual gathering of Jewish teens

working to strengthen the Jewish future.

For more information on BBYO, contact Mitch at

410.559.3549 or [email protected]

Teens

Girls’ Nights

February 2

February 16

March 9

BBYO Teens had a blast at the 2012

Regional Convention this December


JCC Maccabi® EXPERIENCEAugust 4 - 9, 2013Orange County, CA

This year our JCC will be sending all of our artists and

athletes to the Merage JCC in Irvine, California for the

combined JCC Maccabi Games & Artsfest. Read on for

details ….

JCC Maccabi® GamesJewish teens ages 13-16 as of 8/1/13

The JCC Maccabi Games® have been offering a life-and

personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers since

1982. At this Jewish Olympic style event, each athlete has

the chance to participate in one of 14 sports and events

spanning the week-long experience, creating memories

that will last a lifetime. Events include: Boys & Girls

Basketball, Boys Baseball, Bowling, Inline Hockey, Boys

Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis,

Tennis, Track & Field and Girls Volleyball.

Tryouts begin February 10 and continue thru March.

For a complete list of dates, visit jcc.org/maccabi.

Questions? Contact Paul Lurie at 410.559.3546 or

[email protected].

JCC Maccabi® Artsfest Jewish teens ages 13-17 as of 8/1/13

Know any creative Jewish teens? Tell them about JCC

Maccabi Artsfest where they can spend five amazing

days enhancing their talents and meeting Jewish teens

from all over the world. Art Disciplines include: Acting

Auditions begin February 19 and continue

thru March. For a complete list of dates, visit

jcc.org/maccabi.

Questions? Contact Melissa at 410.559.3593 or

[email protected] or visit www.jcc.org/maccabi.

2013 Baltimore JCC Jr. Maccabi Games Ages 10-12Sunday, May 5, 2013Philadelphia, PA

The Baltimore JCC Maccabi Club is looking for Jewish

teens to participate in the following:

Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis

Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Baseball

Tryouts will take place in February at the Rosenbloom

OM JCC.

For info and dates, visit www.jcc.org/jrmaccabi or

contact Brad at [email protected]

JCC Maccabi 2013

2012 JCC Maccabi® Experience


JCC/BZD Trip to IsraelAges 15-18June 23-July 21

Info Session February 12 at 7:00pmBZD Office, 3655-B Old Court Rd., Pikesville

Send your teenager on an unforgettable trip to Israel

for under $2500 for four weeks! Don’t miss our next info

session to learn more.

Here are just few things your teen will do:

For more information call 410.484.4510 or visit

www.bzdisrael.org

The Capital Camps Experience for $180Capital Camps, the official overnight camp of the JCC

is thrilled to offer a Special JCC Member Discount,

Yotair: Rookie Camp is only $180 (reduced from $500).

This intimate program offers children an opportunity

to sample the wide variety of daily activities we offer at

camp including sports, arts & crafts, swimming, ropes

course and much more. “It is a fabulous introduction for

first-time campers to the world of Jewish resident camp”

says Sam Roberts, Camp Director. “Campers who attend

Capital Camps come home with great memories, strong

self-confidence and a passion for Jewish life.”

Our Yotair program is open to boys and girls who will

be in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grades in the 2013-2014 academic

year. The program is for new campers only, as we

want participants to share their first overnight camp

experience with other ‘first-timers’.

Capital Camps combines superb staff with state-of-the-

art facilities to ensure the best experience for campers.

Our activities merge sheer summer fun with deep

identity-building.

See what others are saying about the ‘Best Camp

Ever’ at www.capitalcamps.org! Request a home visit

at a time convenient for you to chat with our camp

staff. Learn about all that our 2, 3 and 4-week camp

sessions have to offer.

Don’t delay, sign up today at www.capitalcamps.org!

Camp


Opening NightJews in ToonsApril 4; 7:30pm

This exciting opening night event will feature the

renowned, Emmy-winning comedian, and writer for

The Simpsons, Mike Reiss. Mr. Reiss will show rare

video clips and discuss his work in writing the Jewish

themed episodes of The Simpsons along with The

Critic and Queer Duck. As with all of our films, this

presentation will be followed by a hilarious Q&A you

won’t want to miss! Come early and enjoy a wine and

cheese reception with Mr. Reiss.

I Shall RememberSunday, April 7; 3:00pmRussia 2012

Melting AwayTuesday, April 9; 7:30pmIsrael 2012

Art & Culture

William & Irene Weinberg Baltimore Jewish Film Festival

Celebrating our 25th Year!

My Best Enemy - April 17

Save the Dates

Thursday, April 4 thru Thursday, April 25, 2013

Gordon Center For Performing Arts

Tickets are $10/film.

For more details and to purchase tickets,

visit www.baltimorejff.com.

Room 514Monday, April 15; 7:30pmIsrael, 2012

My Best Enemy Wednesday, April 17; 7:30pmAustria/Luxemberg 2011


Art & Culture

Orchestra of Exiles - April 25

25th Annual Film Festival continued

The Fifth Heaven Sunday, April 21; 3:00pmIsrael 2011

Paris-Manhattan Tuesday, April 23; 7:30pmFrance 2012

Orchestra of Exiles Thursday, April 25; 7:30pm

USA 2012

Become a STAR! In celebration of this momentous 25th anniversary, we are

planning exciting opening and closing night events. In order to

guarantee your seats for the 2013 Film Festival, we are inviting

you to become a STAR.

**STAR** benefits include:

and the Festival poster

STAR pin

STAR: $185/couple; $92.50/individual

For details, contact Sara Shvartzman at

[email protected] or (410)500.5903.

EVENTSLunch Spectacular SeriesWeinberg Park Heights JCCWednesdays, January 23, February 6 & March 6; 12:00-2:00pm

We are pleased to present you with a spectacular series of

lunch and entertainment each month at the “J”! In January,

we will celebrate the trees with a TuB’shvat themed lunch

along with Earl Rosenberg, saxophonist. February will be

our learning month with a special guest, Karen Falk, from

the Jewish Museum of Maryland to present “Chosen Food:

Cuisine, Culture, and American Jewish Identity”. Finally in

March, phenomenal pianist, David Bach will perform old-

time favorites like you’ve never heard before!

$8/JCC Members; $12/Guests for lunch

Contact Sara at 410.500.5903 or [email protected]

to reserve your seat.

Senior Chocolate SederWeinberg Park Heights JCCWednesday, March 13; 12:00-2:00pm

Why is this Seder different than all other Seders? Start a

new Pesach tradition with lifelong friends and new friends.

The Chocolate Seder is a chocolate lover’s dream. Drop

plagues of chocolate syrup on your plate, drink chocolate

milk in place of wine, and the rest you’ll have to join us to

find out! Sugar-free chocolate will be available and a light

lunch is included.

$8/JCC Members ; $12/Guests

For registration and transportation arrangements,

please call Sara at 410.500.5903 by March 6.

The Painted Palette Trendiest night in BaltimoreSun., February 24 at 10:00am & Thurs., March 7 at 7pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

Hey Baltimore! Want a fun activity that’s new and exciting?

The JCC has partnered with The Painted Palette to bring

you an upbeat creative class for both the artistic and not

so artistic. Come learn the basics of acrylic painting while

enjoying the company of friends. The Painted Palette

instructor will guide you step by step through recreating

the day’s featured painting. By the end of the class you

will be amazed at the artwork you have created! The class

price includes two hours of art instruction, all supplies and

complimentary two servings of wine, soda or water.

$28/JCC Member: $42/Guest


Art & CultureFive Decades of PlaysAn evening celebrating the founding of CENTERSTAGEMonday, January 28; 7:00pmGordon Center For Performing Arts

Enjoy a look back over the past five decades of hits and highlights

from Baltimore’s own CENTERSTAGE. Join us for coffee and dessert

following the performance.

Featured plays by decade:From the 1960s

The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams

From the 1970s

Hot L Baltimore, Lanford Wilson

From the 1980s

*On the Verge, Eric Overmyer

From the 1990s

Jitney, August Wilson

From the 2000s

*Intimate Apparel, Lynn Nottage

*World Premiere

Tickets: $10 per person, or $5 for students and seniors

For details, visit gordoncenter.com or call 410.559.3510

or email [email protected].

Hot L Baltimore

Centerstages’ JCC Origins It was a moment of crisis that brought Ed Golden to the JCC. In 1957, the

original director who was being flown in from Israel was detained at customs

and Ed was asked to step in. For his first play Ed chose Crime and Punishment

and got great reviews that prompted a “box office invasion” at the JCC. Other

shows, such as The World of Shalom Alechem followed. If the Jewish people

weren’t supporting the Arts in Baltimore, there wouldn’t be any!”

says Ed.

In 1962, a group of civic-minded arts patrons including Ed Golden, hatched

a professional theater company here at the JCC. Together they formed

CENTERSTAGE with the support of the Jewish community behind them.

The group moved to their current Calvert Street location soon after and Ed

became the first Artistic Director for CENTERSTAGE which is still thriving and

about to enter its second half-century.

For more information, visit www.gordoncenter.com .


Art & CultureGORDON CENTERCharm City Jazz Winter Jazz Affair II Featuring Marcus Johnson & Marcus MitchellSaturday, Jan. 26; 8:00pmwww.charmcityjazz.com

Concert Artists of Baltimore present

Toon Tunes and Cartoon Capers withBaltimore actor, Tim MarroneSunday, Feb. 10; 3:00 pmwww.Cabalto.org

Two Quartets: Music & Words of Ludwig van BeethovenSunday, March 17; 3:00pm

This world premiere program by DUO, pianists: Stephanie Ho

and Saar Ahuvia features two of the composer’s string quartets

in rarely heard piano four hand transcriptions. Stanley Morstein

will present selections from Beethoven’s letters reflecting his

life, struggles, longings and spiritual convictions.

Tickets are free but required for admission. Reserve your

tickets at www.jcc.org/two quartets. Pick them up at the

cashier’s desk at either JCC or call Marilyn at 410.559.3510.

The Jewish Theatre Workshop Presents “The Curious Savage” by John PatrickFebruary 7-17, 2013 Weinberg Park Heights JCC Strauss Auditorium

The Curious Savage tells the tale of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage, who

inherits a business empire worth ten million dollars from her

husband. Wanting to create a “happiness fund” in his name to

help people realize their dreams, no matter how foolish, she

sells the family businesses and converts the cash to negotiable

securities. Believing the money to be their birthright, her

stepchildren commit her to a sanatorium hoping to bring her

to her senses and reveal the location of the money. There, she

bonds instantly with the other “guests” of the institution who

conspire with Mrs. Savage to confound her stepchildren and

achieve her dream.

For more information on the JTW, contact us at

410.709.8589 or visit: www.jewishtheatreworkshop.org.

Stanley I. Morstein, actor

DUO: Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahuvia, pianists


Creating Smart Fitness Resolutions for the New YearIt’s January. You vow that this will be THE YEAR. You will utilize your gym

membership, eat more vegetables, and rock that swimsuit. Inevitably, life

happens, you slip back into old habits, and once again feel frustrated at

yourself for not keeping your promise. Albert Einstein advised us that “insanity

is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.”

Perhaps THIS YEAR it’s time to put insanity to rest and adopt a smart approach.

SPECIFIC: Start with a goal that is unambiguous. While setting a clear

goal, think about the five “W’s”: What do I want to accomplish? When can I

realistically accomplish it? Why do I want to accomplish it? Who can help me

accomplish it? Where can I go to work on it?

Example: I am setting a goal to lose 1.5 pounds per week. I want to lose 20

pounds (the What)

in 4 months (the When) so I can play with my children without feeling

exhausted (the Why).

I will need the help of my spouse (Who) since I’ll be working out at the JCC

(the Where) three mornings a week. Time is an issue, so I will schedule my

workouts at a time of day when I’m least likely to skip them and have a “plan b.”

MEASUREABLE: To know whether you completed your goal, you have to be

able to track it and measure the outcome. Ask the question “how much or how

many?”

Example: Setting a goal to lose 1.5 pounds a week and 20 pounds in four (4)

months.

ACHIEVABLE: Set a realistic goal.

Example: A weight loss of 1.5 pounds per week is healthy and achievable.

RELEVANT: A goal that has meaning to your personally will be prioritized and

get your attention.

Example: Being able to play with their children when they are still young is

important to parents.

TIME-BASED: A target date will lend a sense of urgency and importance to

your goal. Ask the question, “by when”?

Example: I will hit my target weight in 16 weeks

Fitness Staff AdditionAlex Cecchetti may already

be a familiar face to many JCC

members. He has worked in both

the OM and PH Fitness Center for

seven years. Alex will continue

in this capacity but will also be

our new Sports Coordinator and

Youth League Organizer at PH.

He is very excited to work closely

with the PH JCC community and

is grateful for the opportunity to

help create exciting fitness and

sport programs. Congratulations

to Alex on his new position!

Fitness


AquaticsOwings Mills Swim Team NewsThe Baltimore Barracudas have been performing admirably at recent meets and

we are pleased to report that eight of our team members have qualified for the

Maryland Swimming State Championships. There are also six swimmers that

qualified for the Maryland Swimming Junior Championships.

Swimmers to compete at the state

championships include:

Justin Burnette

Alan Cherches

Jensen Friedman

Nolan Plant

Olivia Plant

Adam Todd

Karim Todd

Kevin Whalen

Swimmers to compete at the state junior

championships include:

Jessica Hymer

Michael Krasnitski

Samuel Ross

David Schechter

Molly Schneider

Sabrine Todd

Gerard Whalen

Summer Aquatics PositionsCertification classes are being held in Owings Mills

and Park Heights to prepare teens for summer

employment opportunities here at the JCC. They

include lifeguarding, first aid, CPR/AED, Pool Operator

and more. Job openings have been posted online.

Get the details about upcoming classes at

jcc.org/nas and job openings at jcc.org/jobs.

Owings Mills Pool ClosingSunday, January 27; 12:00-5:00pm (approximately)

Please be aware that the Barracudes have a swim meet

scheduled for this Sunday afternoon against Cherry

Hill. The pool will be closed for other aquatic activities

during that time.

Thanks for your understanding!

NISERIOUSLY FUNNY COMEDY WITH JESSICA KIRSON & FABULOUS SILENT AUCTION

TICKETS: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.

Reserve your premiere table of 10 near the front

of the stage for $250.Ticket purchase includes hors d’oeuvres and dessert.

Cash bar. Please, 21 and older.

RSVP by Monday, February 25, 2013

How to buy tickets:

• Online at www.bethisrael-om.org

• By mail (please include your name and phone

number): Beth Israel Congregation,

3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117Online purchasers please bring printed ticket receipt.

All other ticket purchases will be held at the door.

INFO: Call Beth Israel Congregation,

410-654-0800.

AS SEEN ON:

Presenting New York comedienne Jessica Kirson,

with host Bernie Fursh, headliner at Comic Strip

Live and Caroline’s Comedy Club in NYC.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 P.M. with the Silent Auction and hors d’oeuvres followed

by the show and dessert. Cash bar.

BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills

By special arrangement with the

New York Hysterical SocietyJessica Kirson at Beth Israel

NEW YORK COMEDIENNE JESSICA KIRSON

Presenting Sponsors


Chai Lights

Chanukah Choopla

Downton Abbey Premiered in style!at the Gordon Center


Center NewsThe newsletter of the

Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg JCC

5700 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215

410.542.4900 410.578.0102 fax

Ben & Esther Rosenbloom JCC

on the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg

Campus3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue

Owings Mills, MD 21117 410.356.5200

410.581.0561 fax

www.jcc.org

MD Relay:

1.800.735.2258

Neil Demchick Chairman of the Board

Buddy Sapolsky President

Barak Hermann President-Elect

Ken Karsh Senior Vice President, Finance

Phil Miller Vice President

Ron Siegel Vice President

Gail Zuskin Vice President

Jan Cardin Membership Chair

Randi Buergenthal Marketing Chair

Robin Rose-Samuels Marketing Director

Esther Apt Editor

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore promotes

and strengthens Jewish life and values through communal

programs and activities for individuals and families.

www.jcc.org

Jewish Camps Critical To Developing Jewish Identity As the winter winds whip through and chill us to the

bone, summer may seem a long way off. But, for families

considering summer camp for their youngsters, thinking

ahead is often a must.

Faced with an overwhelming array of options – from

every sport and art imaginable – parents must comb

through numerous choices to find the programs that

will best benefit their youngsters. When making their

decision, families should note that studies find that a Jewish camp experience may be one of

the most important venues for developing the Jewish identity of their children.

Whether it is a Jewish day or overnight camp, the benefits of a Jewish camp experience is as

essential to developing a lasting commitment to Jewish life as is travel to Israel or a day school

education. “Camp Works: The Long Term impact of the Jewish Overnight Camp,” a study by The

Foundation of Jewish Camp found that as adults, Jewish overnight campers were 45 percent

more likely to attend synagogue once a month and 21 percent more likely to feel that being

Jewish if very important.

With that in mind, THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore has made

a commitment to raising the profile of Jewish camping. Introducing its virtual Jewish Camp

Experience Center, THE ASSOCIATED’s goal is to increase the number of Jewish children

attending Jewish camp, making it a part of the overall fabric of Jewish life.

As part of this effort, THE ASSOCIATED will hire a Jewish Campaign Connector to promote

Jewish camping, build resources for scholarships and incentives and develop a lay cadre of

Jewish camping advocates.

“We want to shift the culture,” said Michael Hoffman, Chief Planning and Strategy Officer for

THE ASSOCIATED.

According to the 2010 Greater Baltimore Jewish Community Study, there are an estimated

18,300 children between the ages of 5-17 in Baltimore’s Jewish households. Thirty-seven

percent of those Jewish households have a child, who has, at some point, attended an

overnight camp with Jewish content.

When Jewish content is interspersed in a fun camp experience, it becomes an ideal avenue

for promoting Jewish practices and encouraging Jewish friendships. In the report “Limmud-

by-the-Lake: Fulfilling the Educational Potential of Jewish Summer Camps,” the study noted

that “the separation of camp from the outside world and the close-knit quality of the camp

community make it possible to live Judaism at camp in a total, holistic fashion. The camp

experience … is the source of close Jewish friendships.”

“We want families to talk about Jewish camp the way they talk about Israel and talk about day

school. We want the community to support Jewish camp the way it supports Israel and Jewish

day schools,” said Ruth Miller, Director of Community Planning for THE ASSOCIATED.

ASSOCIATED CORNER

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

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Baltimore, MD

Permit No. 885

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

Eden Caféat the Weinberg PH JCC

Phone: 410.542.5185 [email protected]

Sunday: 9:00am-7:00pm Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm Friday: 9:00am-2:00pm

at the Rosenbloom OM JCC

Phone: 410.559.3531 www.melatte.com

Sunday: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-2:30pm & 5:30-8:00pm Friday: 8:00am-2:30pm

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

Fridays in January 2013 5:30am - 4:15pm

Fridays in February 2013 5:30am - 4:30pm

Fridays, March 1 & 8 2013 5:30am - 5:00pm

Fridays, March 15 thru Fall 2013 5:30am - 6:00pm

Saturday in Owings Mills 1:00am-6:00pm

Saturday in Park Heights thru March 9

Fitness Center will be open from 7:30pm-10:30pm and Eden Cafe

will be open from one hour after Shabbat until 11:00pm

Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm

Jan/Feb/March 2013Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773

Jewish Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Staff News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Children & Youth . . . . . . 6-7

Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Maccabi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Art & Culture . . . . . . . . 12-15

Fitness & Wellness . . . . . . 16

Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Associated Corner . . . . . . 19

Telling Your Tale: The Basics of True, Personal Storytelling Rosenbloom OM JCCSunday, March 24; 1:00-4:30pm

Learn how to shape your experiences into stories! Creators of the popular Stoop

Storytelling Series at Center Stage, Jessica Henkin and Laura Wexler, will provide

tips, insights, and guidelines to enhance your ability to shape your meaningful

experiences into stories and present them to an audience.

$45/JCC Member; $50/Guest

For more information contact Melissa at 410.559.3593 or [email protected] .

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