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2 FromtheRabbi

3 SeniorOlympics

4 SummeratthePool

6 CulturalArts

8 Youth

10 Fitness

13 Sports,Rec&Aquatics

15 Seniors

16 Development

17 Donor Spotlight

18 Tributes

20 LookingAhead

FromtheRabbi... Contents

OURMISS IONTheSt.LouisJewishCommunityCenterisaninteractivemultigenerationalgatheringplacewhichimpartsJewishvalues;promotesindividualphysicalandspiritualgrowth;createsacaringresponsiblecommunityandsupportsthoseinneed;encouragesanappreciationforourJewishidentity,historyandculturalheritagethrougheffectiveandinnovativeeducation,programmingandservices;fostersconnection,JewishcontinuityandcreatesJewishmemories…inaninclusiveandwelcomingenvironment.

From Kindness to KingEveryoneknowswhatitfeelsliketobeastrangeroranewcomer.Whetheritwasmovingtoanewneighborhoodor

city,takinganewjob,orjoiningateamoraclub,wehaveallfelttheanxietyoftryingtofitinandfeelwelcomedbyothers.OnekeymessageoftheJewishholidayofShavuotaddressestheimportantJewishvalueofwelcomingandembracingthestrangersamongus.ShavuotistheholidaywherewecelebratethegivingoftheTorahbyGodtoMosesandtheJewishpeopleonMountSinai.OneofthekeymessagesoftheTorahistobekindtostrangers,becauseasJews,wewereonceslavesinEgyptandknowwhatitfeelslikefirsthandtofeelunwelcomed.

ItisthereforenocoincidencethatonShavuot,whichiscelebratedthisyearonMay15and16,itistraditiontoreadthebiblicalScrollofRuth.ThistellsthestoryofaMoabitewomannamedRuthwhoseHebrewhusbanddiedandhowshefollowsherHebrewmother-in-lawNaomibacktothelandofIsrael.Intheprocess,inpartbecauseofNaomi’skindnessandcompassiontoherwidoweddaughter-in-law,thetwodevelopadeepbondandfriendship.RutheventuallydecidestoconverttoJudaismandmarriesNaomi’scousinBoaz.Threegenerationslater,thedescendantofthatmarriageisnoneotherthanKingDavid.

Theoutcomeofthisstoryteachesusthatitisourresponsibilitytowelcomeandbekindtostrangers.JustasNaomibefriendedRuth,weshouldfindwaystotreatotherswithsimilarcompassionandlove.ThisisatthecoreofourmissionattheJ.Weprideourselvesinwelcomingallwhoenterandparticipateinourprograms,bothJewishandthoseofotherfaiths.MayitbeGod’swillthatwecontinuetodothishereattheJandthatallofustakethismessagetoheartonthisShavuotholidayinourownlives.

ChagSameachHappyShavuotHoliday

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The34thannualSt.LouisSeniorOlympicswillopenforcompetitiononThursday,May23,withthetraditionalTapExhibition,andwillcontinueoverMemorialDayweekendwithmorethan90eventsand1,100athletes!Theevents

concludeTuesday,May28,withthe18-HoleGolfTournament.HundredsofvolunteerswillmaketheGamespossibleat12venuesacrossSt.Louis.Eventsareopentoeveryone.Theonlyrequirementisathletesmustbe50yearsorolder–butthereisnomaximumage!

Thispopulareventpromotesfriendlycompetitionandachanceforacquaintancestorenewrivalriesandrekindlethecompetitivefires.Intheend,however,theSt.LouisSeniorOlympicsoffersachancetoparticipateandcompeteinathleticandsocialevents,whilesharingintheexcitementandcamaraderie.

“YoudonothavetobeasuperstarathletetogetinvolvedwiththeSt.LouisSeniorOlympics.Itisafriendly,fun-filledweekend,”saysSeniorOlympicsDirectorPhilRuben.

Themajorityofathleteschoosetoparticipateforthesamereason–camaraderie.Otheroften-mentionedmotivatorsincludecompetingforthehealthbenefits,asapathtotheStateandNationalGames,orjustforthechancetotrysomethingnew.

Whileathletes’friendshipsdevelopovertime,year-longpreparationhelpsthemgetreadytocompete.Withhealthandcompetitionadrivingforce,GeorgeRuh,a20-yearathleteandlongtimeEventDirector(SoftballandHomeRunDerby),theSeniorOlympicsbecameawelcomenecessity.

“AfterIwasdiagnosedwithTypeIIdiabetes,Itriedtostayactive,”Ruhrecalls.“Ineedthe[Senior]Olympicstostayactive.Ithasbecomemoredifficulttomotivatemyself.”

TheGamesoffersomethingforthoseinmostfitnessconditions,fromtheultra-competitivetothosewhomayneedalittlemorepush.Trackandfieldeventsoftencomedowntothewirewithall-outsprintstothefinish.Traditional“familypicnicgames,”suchashorseshoes,washers,bocceandFrisbeetosstakeonalittlemoreedge.

Forthosewhomissteamcompetition,theseeventsoffersegmentsofthegame–footballandsoftballthrowsforaccuracyanddistance,footballkicks,soccerkicksandbaseballandsoftballhomerunderby.Ifyouarestillinvolved

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Friendship & Competition Keep Games Popular

MaryPatHenehanI think participating in Senior Olympics supports my commitment to lead a healthy life style. It pushes me to train for events and keep strong and flexible. I meet really great people who inspire me each year. There is a lovely spirit, I always learn some new ways to improve my strokes or run better or throw with better form. Trying new things also improves your brain.

EventsLegPress,BenchPress,Swimming(12events),TrackandField(6events)

RickKettler(left)

I’ve been involved in athletics all my life, and this is just a natural thing to do to continue it. I enjoy seeing these people year after year in the same events. I enjoy being there as much as possible.

EventsFootballPunt&KickOff,FootballThrow–Accuracy&Distance,SoftballThrow–Accuracy&Distance,SoccerKick–Accuracy&DistanceFrisbeeToss,Softball&BaseballHomeRunDerby,Badminton,Track&Field(3events)

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ALPHAWAvES

Everyspring,aroundMemorialDay,astheoutdoorpoolsarefillingupandvisionsofsummerfuninthesunemerge,theJ’sAlphaWavesSwimTeamtakesshape.Nearly100kids,ranginginagefrom5-18,becomepartofasecondfamilyattheJ.Beyondjustswimmeetsandpractices,bondsareformedandfriendshipsarecementedbetweenswimmers,coachesandstaff.

Eachsummerbringsnewopportunitiesandachancetomakeanimpactonthelivesofthoseontheteam.AlphaWavescoachJoeEspositorecalls,“thefirstfewweeksofpracticearealwaysthemosthecticbutalsofilledwithsomuchlove,expectationsandhumor–lastyearswimmersmadesignsabouttheirexcitementforthesummerswimleague.”

“CoachJoe,”asheisaffectionatelycalled,willbeenteringhisfourthsummerascoach,includingthepasttwooff-seasonsasAlphaWavesSwimClub(winterversion)instructor.TheEspositosbecamefansoftheJ,joiningseveralyearsagowhenthenewStaenbergFamilyComplexopened.Justafewyearslater,heandwifeKellihavetwochildrenintheEarlyChildhoodCenterandJoecanbefoundoccasionallyworkingoutinthefitnesscenterortakingaSpinclass.Esposito’scredentialswerefurtherconfirmed,ashewasrecentlynamedheadswimcoachfortheSaintLouisUniversityHighSchoolJr.Billikins.

JAquaticsDirectorKyleFetickhasbeenwiththeJsince2008,andhasbeeninvolvedwithAlphaWavessince2011.Asaformerandcurrentswiminstructor,Kylehashadthepleasureofwatchingseveralstudentsgofrombeginnertocompetitorinashorttime.“AlphaWavesprovidesthesekidswithafunaquaticactivitythatpromotesgoodhealthandsocialdevelopmentskills,”hesaid.

Espositofollowsthatup,“Ascoacheswemodelappropriatebehavior,sportsmanship,andintegrity.Weinstructswimmersonpropertechnique,provideanageappropriateworkoutandofferapositiveoutletfortheirunendingenergy.”

Summer Fun in the Pool!

Programs are offered at both J locations and are free for members!

Splash Bash! Summer Pool Kick-OffStartsummerwithapoolpartyforallages!Sunday, June 2, 11am – 4pm

Sunday Fun-day EverySundayoffersgames,treat,prizesandmoreforallages!Every Sunday, June 2 – Aug 4, 11am – 1pm

Toddler Splash Parentsplaywithchildrenfiveandunderforhoursoftoddlerfun.Monday-Thursday, June 3 – Aug 18, 11 – 12:30pm

Eat Their BubblesCoachingandCommitmentPropelsAlphaWaves

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ParentrepresentativeandvolunteerSueSilversteinloveschildren’sactivitiesandsawarealopportunitywithAlphaWaves.HersonJacob,noweight,hasalreadybeenpartoftheteamforfouryears.Asaneventorganizerbyday,Suerecallsthatsheknewnothingaboutswimming,butknewshecouldhelpandquicklybecameavolunteerin2010.

AswithmanyJprograms,thereisalotmorethanmeetstheeye.Beyondtheobviousswimming,AlphaWavesoffersthechancetogivebackwithmitzvahprojects,personalgrowthandallowsforkidstojustbekids.MitzvahprojectsraisefundsforscholarshipsandotherJendeavors.

Silversteintalksaboutthepersonaldevelopmentshe’sseenovertime.Shenotesthat“swimmingisgreatforbuildingself-esteem.Italsoteachesandencouragesthekidstosetgoalsandstrivetomeetthem.”

FacilitiesThebeautifulfacilities,especiallytheoutdoorpools,aredefinitelyapositiveelementthataddstothe

summerprogram,accordingtoEsposito.Lastyeartheteambegantoincorporatetheindoorpools.Inaddition,participantscanchoosewhichJlocationistheir“home”sitesincepractices,areofferedatboth.Espositothinksit’sgreattobeabletoserveall“ofourswimmer’sdiverseneeds.”

ExpertCoachingWhenyoujointheAlphaWaves,youknowyouwillbetaughtproperly.“CoachJoe”beganswimmingveryyounginhisbackyardpoolandinLakeOntariowhenhevisitedhisgrandparents.“IbeganswimmingcompetitivelyatmylocalYMCA,andthenjoinedaUSSwimTeam.”HefinishedfourthintheNewYorkHighSchoolChampionshipmeetandreceivedaswimmingscholarshipattheStateUniversityofNewYorkatBuffalo(UB),earningAll-Americanhonors.

GetInvolvedAllareinvitedtojoinAlphaWaves,howevertherearesomequalifications.Swimmersmustbeabletoswim25yardsoffreestyleandbackstroke.MeetsaretypicallyheldonMondayevenings,soyoushouldbeavailablemostdays.SummerpracticetimesareimmediatelyafterJDayCamp,withescortingavailable.ContactKyleFetick,314-442-3296orkfetick@jccstl.org(SFC)orMarissaKoester,314-442-3495ormkoester@jccstl.orgtoregister.

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Toseethelookonaswimmer’sfacewhenhelearnshehasjustshavedsecondsoffhisbesttime,orwhenshecomesinfirstplaceinherheat,orswimsherfirst50…that’swhatmakesitallworththetimeandenergy!—ParentRep,SueSilverstein.

Look for complete summer pool hours at jccstl.org or in the 2013 JCC Summer Program Guide

Programs are offered at both J locations and are free for members!

MemberAppreciation NightsAllagesSFC – June 30Fox – July 14

Fourth of July Duck SlideAllagesReady…set…go!RaceyourrubberduckdownslidesandWIN!Alsogames,crafts,musicandmorefunforthewholefamily!Thursday, July 4, 11am – 1pmCanned goods donation requested

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Hava Nagila (The Movie)Sunday,June9 4pm Documentary

Orchestra of Exiles Sunday,June9 7pm Documentary

It is No Dream: The Life of Theodore HerzlMonday,June10 2pm Documentary

Defiant Requiem Monday,June10 5:30pmDocumentary

All In Monday,June10 8pm Comedy

Brothers Tuesday,June11 2pm Drama

Kaddish For A Friend Tuesday,June11 5:30pmDrama

Fill the Void Tuesday,June11 8pm Drama

Broadway Musicals: A Jewish LegacyWednesday,June12 2pm Documentary

Paris-Manhattan Wednesday,June12 5:30pmRomantic Comedy

My Best Enemy Wednesday,June12 8pm Historical Fiction

Through the Eye of the Needle: The Art of Esther Nisenthal KrinitzThursday,June13 2pm Documentary Short

Thursday,June13 5:30pmHitler’s Children DocumentaryDoublefeaturewithThe Other Son Drama

A.K.A. Doc Pomus Thursday,June13 8pm Documentary

CULTURALARTS

A Celebration of Jewish Life in Film18thAnnualSt.LouisJewishFilmFestivalThelightswilldimbeginningSunday,June9atLandmarkPlazaFrontenacCinema(Lindbergh&ClaytonRoad)forthestartofthe2013St.LouisJewishFilmFestival.Inall,15filmswillrunthroughThursday,June13,mostoftenthreedifferentfilmsaday,andoffersomethingforeveryone–atruecelebrationofJewishlife–throughfilm!Openingdayfilmsoffertwoinspirationalmusicalthemes,Hava Nagilia (The Movie)andOrchestra of Exiles.

Feature-lengthfilmsoriginatingfromArgentina,CzechRepublic,France,Israel,GermanyandtheUnitedStatestellthestoriesofthebraveryunderdirecircumstances,familiesincrises,anunlikelypairinginaromanticcomedy,brothersonoppositesidesandtwoyoungmenwhofindouttheywereswitchedatbirth.

Historicalpersonalities,fromTheodoreHertzl,thefatheroftheStateofIsrael,rockandrollhitsongwriter,DocPomus,BroadwaylegendsIrvingBerlin,theGershwinsandthecreatorsofFiddlerontheRoofarefeaturedindocumentaries.

Ticketscanbepurchasedbyphoneat314-442-3179oronlineatbrownpapertickets.com.

2013JewishFilmFestivalSunday June 9 – Thursday, June 13Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema

Opening Day Films $15 each Attend both Opening Day films and SAVE! Only $25 for the 4pm and 7pm shows.

Ticket InformationWeekdayfilmtickets: Inadvance–$11 Atthedoor–$12Students16andunder: OpeningDay–$10 Weekday–$8SAvEona4-Packofweekdayfilms:$40

Jewish Film Festival brochures will be available in mid-May or visit stljewishfilmfestival.org for a complete schedule and links to film trailers.

HavaNagila(TheMovie)

AllIn

MyBestEnemy

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EyeoftheNeedle

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Gesher Series HeadlinerPeter Martin has Local Roots

Peter Martin, an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, arranger and educator,willheadlinethethirdseasonoftheGesherMusicFestivalofEmergingArtistsonJune23.Histouringcareerhastakenhimtosixcontinentsnumeroustimes.InJanuary2011,PeterperformedwithaselectgroupofjazzartistsattheWhiteHouseforaStateDinnerhostedbyPresidentObama.

TheannualFestivalfeaturesfourfullconcerts,includingahouseconcert,performancesattheTavernofFine

ArtsintheCentralWestEnd,theEthicalSociety,KranzbergArtsCenterparticipationinaShabbatserviceandMartin’sperformance.Theone-weekchambermusicfestivalrun,fromJune23-30isaprojectoftheJ’sNewJewishTheatre.

AlocalproductwhogrewupinUniversityCity,MartinperformedonandarrangedDianneReeves’Grammy®winningreleaseA Little MoonlightandappearedinGeorgeClooney’s2005filmGood Night, and Good LuckandwasthefeaturedpianistandanarrangerontheGrammy®winningsoundtrack.Peterhasalsoperformed,touredandrecordedwithWyntonMarsalis,ChrisBotti,BettyCarter,ChristianMcBrideandJoshuaRedmanaswellastheBerlinPhilharmonic,ChicagoSymphonyOrchestraandtheNewYorkPhilharmonic.

Martin’sinternationalreputationprecedeshim,ashehasperformedworkshopsandmasterclassesatinstitutionsworldwide.StudentsandinstructorsalikehavebenefittedfromhisexpertiseatesteemedinstitutionssuchasOberlinCollege,NorthwesternUniversity,DukeUniversity,theCarnegieHallProfessionalTrainingWorkshops,SteinwayPianoGallery,theRotterdamConservatoryandtheRoyalScottishAcademyofMusicinGlasgow.

MartinattendedtheJuilliardSchoolofMusic.HeispresentlyonthefacultyofSouthernIllinoisUniversity–EdwardsvilleandhashisownconcertseriesattheSheldonConcertHall.HeisthesonofretiredStLouisSymphonyviolistBillMartinandviolinistRoseMartin.HerelocatedtoSt.LouisfromNewOrleansafterthedevastationofHurricaneKatrina.

GesherMusicFestivalDetailsFourfullconcertswillbeonJune26,27,29and30.TwooftheconcertswillbeintheMarvin&HarleneWoolStudioTheatre(theJ’sCreveCoeurlocation)andtwoatothervenuestobeannounced.Inaddition,therewillbeaHouseConcertonMonday,

June24andaneveningofprogrammingattheTavernofFineArts(BeltAve.)intheCWE.TheShabbatserviceprogramwillserveasaprevieweventonFriday,June21atCentralReformCongregationandisopentothepublicatnocost.

Ticketsformostprogramsrangefrom$20–$36.TicketsandfurtherdetailsareavailablethroughtheNJTboxofficeat314-442-3283oronlineatnewjewishtheatre.org/pages

CULTURALARTS

Shlemiel the First Closes NJT SeasonShlemiel the First, ajoyousklezmermusicalbasedonthestoriesofIsaacBashevisSinger,followsthenaïvebeadleShlemielfromthefictitioustownofChelm,atownoffools,ashespreadsthewisdomofthesages.Hissimple-mindedfollyturnsanalreadyabsurdworldhilariouslyupsidedown.

ShlemielrunsMay16–June9intheWoolStudioTheatreattheStaenbergFamilyComplex.TicketsareavailablethroughtheNJTboxoffice,314-442-3283,oratnewjewishtheatre.org

PeterMartin

Used Book SaleReturns in AugustMarkyourcalendarsforAugust25–29forthisendofsummertraditionattheStaenbergFamilyComplexinCreveCoeur.ProceedsbenefitCulturalArtsprograming.

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CampSabra,theJ’sresidentialcampattheLakeoftheOzarks,hasbeenapartofcreatinglife-longfriendshipsandshapingJewishidentitiesforthousandsofcamperssince1970.Beginningthisyear,camperswillhavenewfacilitiestocreateevenbetterexperiences,includinganewcabinandHealthCenter.

WithconstructionprogressingonthenewHealthCenter,Sabrawasfortunatetosecureadonorforanewcampercabinfor2013.Thiscabinwillbemorespacious,offermorecubbiespaceforcamper’sbelongingsandmorestorageforluggage.Alongwithoverheadfans,thebuildingitselfwillbebetterinsulatedandofferacoolerlivingspaceforcampersandstaff.

CreatingaCabinCommunityCabinsplayakeyeverysummer,datingbacktopredecessorsCampWah-Kon-DahandCampHawthorn.Childrenwhowereluckyenoughtospendone,twoormoremagicalsummersatcamp,createdtheirowncommunities,onecabinatatime.Thelong-termgoalforSabra’s Forever CAMPaigncallsfor30newcabins,15forboththegirl’sandboy’svillage.

TheBerwaldfamilyhastwocurrentcampers–sistersSaraandAriel,andthreealumnicampers–oldersisterRachel,fatherBruceandgrandfatherDavid,whoattendedCampHawthorne.Rachel,whospentseveralsummersatSabraandwaspartoftheMasadagrouplastyear,remembershowthecabinsliterallybringeveryonetogether.HersisterArielhasalreadylearnedthat“yourcabin-matesbecomeyourpart-timefamily.”

“Someofmybestmemoriesofcampwereinthecabins,singingafter‘lightsout’orplayingjacksorjustbondingwiththecounselors.Theywerereallyyouridolsduringcampandwealllookeduptothem,”recallsSabraCampDirectorTerriGrossman.“EventodaywhenIgoandcheckonthecabinsandseethecounselorsreadingortalkingwiththekidsabouttheirday,itevokessomeofthewonderfulmemoriesfromwhenIwasatSabra.”

CherylPearl,aWah-Kon-Dahalumna,saysthatamemory“thatstandsoutmostformeisthesoundatbedtimecomingfromsomeoneplayingtapsthatcouldbeheardthroughoutthegirl’svillage.IcanrememberhowpeacefulitfeltasIsnuggledintobed,tired,butveryhappyafterspendingabusyandwonderfuldayfilledwithactivitiesandfriends.”

NewHealthCenterTheconstructionofthenewHealthCenterwasmadepossiblethroughagenerousgiftbytheFoxFamilyFoundation,establishedbyAmbassadorSamandMrs.MarilynFox,andboastsmanyCampSabraalumni.

“TheHealthCenterwillbeabrandnewfacilityforourcampersandstaff.Asamom,Ifeelgreatknowingamoreaccommodatingspacewillsoonbeavailableifmychildneedsit.AnewHealthCenterisanobviouscommitmenttothesafetyandwell-beingofallthecampers(andguests)whovisitSabraeachyear,”saysGrossman.

OtherimprovementsrecentlycompletedattheresidentialcampattheLakeoftheOzarksincludeanewwatersystemandtwonewactivitypavilions.Newsleepingcabins,anoutdoorsportspavilionandanewoutdoortheaterwillbecompletedastheForeverCAMPaignmovesclosertoitsgoal.

TobecomeapartoftheCampSabrafamilyandregisterfor2013,contactBebeMorganat314-442-3151orbebe@campsabra.com

YOUTH

New Cabin & Health Center Move Camp Sabra Forward

Thecabinistheplacewherewecansharestoriesandalotofinsidejokes.-SaraBerwald,SabraCamper

ArielBerwald(backrow,secondfromright)withher2012CampSabracabinposefora“family”photo.

RenderingoftheCampSabraHealthCenter,openingsummer2013.

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YOUTH

Schlichim Provide Israeli Connections at Camp JinExclusiveCompanyatIsrael Up CloseSeminar

JDayCampDirectorJoeyBoimerecentlyspentaweekinIsraelaspartofJCCAssociation’sIsrael Up Closeseminar,designedtoenhanceIsraelprogramminginJCCdaycamps.TheseminarincludededucationaltouringinTelAvivandJerusalem,andparticipationinthefour-daytrainingledforallofthesummershlichim–theyoung,post-armyIsraeliswhospendtheirsummersworkingascounselorsandspecialistsinJCCcampsaroundNorthAmerica.

“TheschlichimtrainingseminarinIsraelwasoutstanding.Ascampdirectors,wewereableto

helptheincomingschlichimunderstandeverythingfromhostfamiliestowheretotravelaftercampandeverythinginbetween,”saidBoime.

JCCAssociation,theleadershipnetworkforJewishCommunityCentersinNorthAmerica,fundedtheIsraeltrip.“CreatingpersonalconnectionsbetweencampersandstaffandIsraelisisattheheartofIsraeleducationinourcamps,”saidJodiSperling,DirectorofCampingandTeenEngagementforJCCA.“Itallstartswiththecampdirector.WhenadirectorhashisownconnectiontoIsrael,itstrengthensthequalityanddepthofwhathecancreateforhiscampcommunity.”

Boimecouldn’tagreemore.“IfeltlikeIwasabletoreallyassistinthetrainingandhelptheyoungpeoplefromIsraelunderstandhowtoacclimatethemselvesinNorthAmerica.Ifeltlikemebeingapartoftheirtrainingwillmaketheirsummerexperienceamuchmorepositiveone.”

Boimehasreturned,andtheexperienceisalreadymakinganimpact.“WearesoexcitedtowelcomeSapirLevtoourcommunitythissummer.ShehascampexperiencefromlastsummerwhensheworkedattheJCCCampsinGreaterWashington.ShewillbeheadinourIsraelAliveprogramatbothofourJDayCamplocations.Sincewehavealreadymet,wearealreadyintheplanningprocesswithSapir,whichwillmakehertransitiontoourcommunityeveneasier.”

TheJhasbeenfortunatetohaveprofessionallytrainedIsraelicounselorscomingtoworkatdaycampformanyyears.ItshowsatruecommitmenttocontinuetobringIsraelintocampprogramming.“ItisimportanttoustohaveanIsraelipresenceinourcampsanditisanotherwaythatweareabletoseparateourselvesfromothercampprograms,”SaydBiome.

OpportunitytobringIsraelintoyourhome!HostfamiliesareneededforSapir.WewouldloveforagoodfamilytoSapirintotheirhomeforatwotothreeweekperiodoverthesummer.It’sagreatopportunitytobringIsraelhomeandshowSapirtheamazingattractionsaroundSt.Louis.Ifyouareinterestedinhosting,contactJoeyat314-442-3423orjboime@jccstl.org

Camp Potpourri Agreatintroductiontoastructuredcampenvironmentwiththemedactivitiesofferingnewskills,meetingothersandlotsoffun.

Children18monthsto3years,withanadult

TueatSFC&ThuatFox9:45-11:00amJDayCampDirectorJoeyBoime

withSapirLevinIsrael.

DayCampdirectorsandfutureschlichimatIsraelUpClosetraining.

Saturday Night Party ZoneKidsgetanightoutwithfriendsattheJ;parentsgetanightoutoranightoff!Sat Ages4-11 5-10pmSFC: 6/1,7/6&8/3Fox: 6/15,7/20&8/17

Shalom Neighbor Family PicnicHaveapicnicandplayatStaceyPark!Familieswithchildrenunder6Fri 6/6 6-7:30pm

HI-NRG Gymnastics for PreschoolersBuildconfidenceandcoordinationwhiletumbling,balancingandmore!SFC Ages3-5Mon 6/17-8/15 3:15-4pm

Complete details for all programs are available at jccstl.org

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FITNESS

Meet the Trainer: Crystal BarkerOfferingnewlifestyleopportunitiesdrivesJtrainer

YoumayhaveseenheraroundtheJinvariouscapacities,butCrystalBarkerhasfoundahomeinthefitnesscenterandhassettledinverynicely.Relativelynewtothefitnessscene,shereceivedherpersonaltrainingcertificationin2012,Crystaloffersboundlessenthusiasminbothone-on-onesettingsandgrouptraining.She’smaintainedahealthylifestylethroughoutherownlifeandcanofferyearsofexperienceinrelatingtoclients.

“Iloveseeingaclient’sfacewhenshemeetsagoalorhastheconfidencetoworkoutindependentlytocontinueherwellness

lifestyle.”Crystalexpresses.Withthepropertoolsandguidance,alongwithabitofmotivation,Crystalisabletoassistinlayingthefoundationforherclient’ssuccess.CrystallovesthesettingtheJprovides,withthevastamountoffunctionalequipmentandthepositiveatmosphere.

“Idecidedtobecomeatrainertohelppeoplemeettheirfitnessandwellnessgoalsthrougheducationandempowerment,”saysCrystal.“Ipresentpersonaltrainingtoclientsasawellnessandfitnesslifestyle.It’saboutmakinghealthierchoicesinsideandout–motivatingclientstomeettheirgoalsonestepatatime.”

ForalittlemoreofCrystal’sunbridledenthusiasm,oneshouldexperienceherKickboxingorSpinclasses.Combined,theclassesofferalittleofeverything–strength,balanceandagilityfromkickboxing;cardio,enduranceandspeedinSpin.Sheoffersindividualizedinstructionwhenpossible,whileencouragingeveryonetochallengethemselves,whetherkeepingupwithherormaintainingapersonallychallengingpace.

Crystalisabletobalanceherfitnesslifewithspendingtimewithherson.Shealsoenjoyswalkingherdogandplayingvolleyballandgolf.

If you would like to meet with a personal trainer or schedule a FREE BeWell fitness orientation, contact the fitness center at 314-442-3159 (Creve Coeur) or 314-442-3439 (Chesterfield).

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Stretchingthe TruthTostretch,ornottostretch?

Expertsusedtoclaimthatstretchingbeforeaworkoutcouldhelpdecreasetheriskoforthopedicinjuries;how-ever,morerecentresearchshowsthatstretchingisineffectiveforwarmingupyourbody.

Asanactiveperson,youmaynotalwaysbelookingforpeakperformance,butyoualwaysstrivetobehealthyandavoidinjury.Sowhatisthebestwaytowarmup?

Awarm-upshouldbedesignedtomoveyourbodyinmotionssimilartotheactionsyou’llperformduringyourworkout.Ifyou’regoingtodoanupperbodyworkout,yourwarm-upmustsimulatethatactioninyourupperbodymuscles.Awarm-upshouldincreasebloodflow,whichinturnincreasesmuscleelasticity.

DynamicStretching(DS)isstretchingperformedbymovingajointthroughitsfullrangeinachallengingbutcomfortablemotion.Thegoalistolengthenandshortenamusclebyactivatingyournervoussystem.DScanincreasejointrangeofmotion,increasebloodflowandincreasebodyawareness.Italsorequiresafairamountofcoordination,whichstimulatesneuromuscularactivityandalertness.

ForinformationonAssistedStretchingattheJ,seethefitnessdesk.

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Unilateral Training: For Strength, For Life

“Playtoyourstrengths…”Howmanytimesthroughoutlifehavewebeengiventhisadvice?Whetheritisinregardtoajobintervieworaninterpersonalrelationshipdynamic,thismantraseemstoresonatesoundlywithmostindividuals.Why?Simplyput,itistheeasywayout.Eachofuspossessesstrengthsandweaknessesinourvarioustalents.Whilewemaycontemplatetakingthetimetoexploreourweaknesses,anddoingtherequisiteworktostrengthenthesegifts,thepathof

leastresistanceusuallywinsout,andwefindourselveslivinglifeoutofalignment,asitwere,becausethisiswhatfeelscomfortable.

Thesamethoughtprocessesoftenapplyinthegym.Weareallfamiliarwithour“dominanthand,”theonewithwhichweholdapencil.Thissideofthebodyalmostalwayspossessesmorestrengththanitsnon-dominantcounterpart,simplyduetoconsistentuse.Theresultovertimemaybemuscularimbalancesand,evenworse,weaknessthatcanleadtoinjury.

Thetheoryofunilateralstrengthtrainingisnotnew,yetitisfarfrommainstream.Single-limbtrainingoffersmanyadvantagesovertraditionalexercises.Itpromotesgreaterstrengthandgrowthbecauseittakesadvantageofexercisesthatworkstabilizingandneutralizingmuscles,andnotjustprime

movers,sinceanunbalancedforceisbeingappliedacrossthebody.Moreover,whenexecutingatypicalsingle-limbexercise,bodyweightbecomesamoreimportantaspectoftheresistance,therebytrainingthemuscleinthewaythatitisactuallyusedinactivitiesofdailylife.Trainingonesideofthebodyatatimealsoallowsforgreaterneuraldrivetothatonelimb.Thisenablesthebodytorecruitmoremusclefibersbyconcentratingallforceononelimbratherthansplittingtheforcebetweentwo.Theendresult?Astronger,well-developedmuscle!

Unilateraltrainingcanbeappliedtomostbodyparts,andsimplyrequiresabitof“outside-the-box”thinking.Themostcommonoftheseexercisesis,ofcourse,thesingle-armdumbbellbicepcurlwithwhichmostindividualsarefamiliar.Wecaneasilyapplythesametheorytoachestworkout.Unilateralinclineflyes,forexample,requireatremendousamountofcorestabilization.Similarly,performingamilitarypressonearmatatimewillforcethecoretoremainengagedwhilesupportingthedeltoids.One-armcablerowswillhelptodefinebothsidesofthebackmusclesmoreevenly.

Thismethodoftrainingmayrequireanadditionalsetortwoontheweakerside;thisisgenerallypreferabletotryingtouseaheavierweightontheless-dominantsideofthebody.Soitisinotherrealmsofdailylife.Ratherthanspendourdaysonlydoingthatatwhichweexcel,wemightchoosetodo“afewextrasets”toemboldenthoseattributeswithwhichwearenotyetcomfortable,thetasksthatcouldusesomeshoringupandempowering.Strong,balancedmusclesleadtoamorecenteredbeing.Ifthatcanbeaccomplishedinthegym,imaginewhatawaitsyouifyouapplythisprincipletoallaspectsofyourworld!

Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, J Personal Trainer & Certified Health Coach

Strong,balancedmusclesleadtoamorecenteredbeing.

CathleenKronemer

Sweat to Something New this Summer

IMPACTOutdoorBootCampTireflipping,medicineballs,kettlebells,battleropes,tug-of-war,needwesaymore!Getanamazingfunctional,core,strengthandconditioningworkout…inone!

ReformerPilateswithaCardioTwistWhensculptingandstrengthbuildingjustisn’tquiteenough,howaboutalittlecardio.WiththeadditionoftheCardioTramp,ourReformswillbetransformedtoofferanevenmorecompleteworkout.

Bokwa®

Afun,newgroupexerciseclass–allyouneedtoknowisthealphabethowtocount.You’llfreeformtothemusicasyoudrawletterandnumberswithyourfeet.Youmaynotwriteanovel,butyou’llsweatatonandfeelgreat!

Registration information available at the Fitness Desk of each loction.

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Theprocessoflosingweightandbecomingmorefitmaybeacomplicatedandtime-consumingone,butthesciencebehinditisfairlysimple:caloriesexpendedmustbegreaterthancaloriestakenin.Toascientist,thisapproachmakesperfectsense…andforscientistDr.KellyWright,theequationaddeduptoSUCCESS!

KellyandherhusbandNeillaretheparentsofthreedaughters,ranginginagefromsixtotwoyearsold.Aftergivingbirthtoherseconddaughter,andhavinggained65pounds,shefeltthathermusclesandcardiovascularsystemhadbecomeweakened,dueinlargeparttoforcedbedrest.ShesoughtoutthehelpofthenJtrainerKristinaGardnerin2009,andwasabletolosemuchofthebabyweight.However,Kellybecamepregnantwithherthirdchild,andanother60poundsfounditswayontoherframe.

Itwasnotuntil2012thatKellyonceagainsoughtoutapersonaltrainer,thistimeCathleenKronemer.Hergoalsincludedlosingbabyweight,tobecomephysicalfit,andtoregainherpre-babybody.Kellyinitiallyworkedouttwiceaweek,doing30minutesofcardiobeforeatrainingsessionwithCathleen.Shegraduallyworkedupto45-60minutesofcardio.Currently,KellytrainswithCathleentwiceweeklyandhasaddedone-twodaysofadditionalcardio,dependingonherschedule.

Slowlyatfirst,Kellybegannoticingphysicalchanges.Assheincorporatedanewapproachtonutrition,herprogressreallypickedup.Hergoaltolose40lbs.wasreachedin14months,withatotallossof42lbs.,andaclothingsizereductionfromsize12-14toasize4-6.Kellyalsohadanothermajorgoalinmind:shewantedtogetingoodenoughshapetoruna5K.Shehasproudlyregisteredtorunherfirst5Kthisfall!AsKellyputsit,“IaccomplishedalotmorethanIthoughtIwould.Ilovethewaymybodylooks,especiallymyarmsandlegs.IfeelthatIaminthebestshapeofmylifesofar.Ifeelstrong,energizedandIlookforwardtoworkingoutnow.IfeelthatIhavemadeatruelifestylechangeandcanbeagoodrolemodelformyfamily.”

NutritionplayedalargeroleinKelly’ssuccess.Shenoweatsabareminimumofprocessedfoods,alotoffreshfruitandvegetables,andleanprotein.Shestayswellhydrated,andismindfulofportioncontrol.Kellyreports,“Duringmyweightlossperiod,Iwouldeatreasonablebreakfastsandlunchesandthenhaveamorefillingdinner.”Tomaintainherweightnow,Kellyincludeshealthysnacksinbetweenmeals,duetoherrevvedupmetabolism.However,shedoesfindwaystoincorporatea“cheatday”occasionally,justtosatisfythosesweetcravings!

Theweight-lossprocessforKellyhasevolvedintoafreshnewlifestyle.Shehasembracedhertrainingwithpassionandpositiveenergy.“Cathleenhasfarexceededmyexpectationsinmany,manyways!Notonlyhasshehelpedmeachievemyweightlossgoalof40lbs.,butshehasalsotonedandshapedmybodysuchthatmyhusbandcommentedthatIlookbetternowthanIdidbeforehavingthreechildren…andIhadthreecaesariansections!Sheisextremelyknowledgeableabouttraining,physicalfitness,nutrition,andlife.IlikehowCathleenchallengesmewithnewworkoutseveryfourweeksandduringasessionbyincreasingweightsasweprogressinagivenfourweekstrategy.

FITNESS

To create your own success story, contact the fitness center today. For the Staenberg Family Complex (Creve Coeur), 314-442-3159 or the Marilyn Fox Building (Chesterfield), 314-442-3439.

Three Kids Later and “I’m in the Best Shape of My Life!”

SuccessStory

KellyinDecember,2011,withdaughterAlayna,twomonthsbeforeshebegan

trainingwithCathleen.

Kelly(left)todaywithJPersonalTrainer,

Cathleen!

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Get YourRunning Shoes On

SPORTS,REC&AqUATICS

TheJwillhostthe36thAnnualLaborDayRunand7thAnnualKids’Triathlon.JointhefestivitiesandtakethechallengeonSeptember2,witha5Kor10Kracecourse(notforthefaintofheart!)ortriathloncoursesdesignedforkids.Botheventsareopentothepublicandcanbecompletedinacompetitiveorrelaxedenvironment.

Proceedsgotowardsenhancingsportsandrecreationprogramsforallages.

5Kor10KoptionsAllages7:30amContact:PhilRuben314-442-3279orpruben@jccstlorg

Heatsbegin9:30am7-10yearsold100yswim3mbike1/2mrun11-14yearsold200yswim6mbike1mrunContact:NatalieLesko,314-442-3104ornlesko@jccstl.org

incertainsquadsports,getyourteamtogetherandcompeteinvolleyball,watervolleyball,basketball,orsoccer.Iftraditionalindividualsportsareyourthing,getreadyfortennis,swimming,tabletennis,racquetball,handball,golf,shuffleboard,badmintonandmore.Severalofthesearealsoofferedasdoublesevents.

Whilemostathletescanclaimstayinghealthyisaprimaryreasontoplay,competitorslike16-yearOlympianMaryPatHenehanlikestotakeittoanotherlevel.“IprioritizeswimmingbecauseIcompeteatNationalsinswimming.Ialsoqualifyfortrackandfield,”saysHenehan.

Jai-JaiGoldstein,afour-yearathlete,butlongtimevolunteer,participatesinCoedvolleyballandWeightlifting.ShealsocompetesonanationallevelinweightliftingandusestheSeniorOlympicsastraining.“InowcompeteintheUSAPLcompetitionsforpower

lifting.Iparticipateinthesquat,benchanddeadlift,”saysGoldstein.

RickKettler,aneight-yearathlete,participatesinnearly15eventsannually.Richsimplystates,“Iparticipateforthecamaraderie,socialization,funandcompetition!”

Ifyouhavetheurgeanddesiretomeetnewpeople,experiencenewgamesandmakelife-longfriends,experiencethe2013SeniorOlympics.Ifyou’renotquiteoldenough,volunteersareneededandwelcome.Thelongtimesuccessisalsoduetotheincrediblesupportreceivedfromcorporatesponsors,communitypartnersaswellastheathletes.

Togetinvolvedasaparticipatoravolunteer,contacttheSeniorOlympicsofficeat314-442-3217orvisitstlouisseniorolympics.comfordetailsandaregistrationpacket.

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GeorgeRuhI have tried to do my best to promote and support the Senior Olympics since I became aware of its existence and my eligibility. During the times that I am not playing softball, volleyball, golf and going to the gym, I try to practice some of the skill events. Instead of being the master of one, I am a participant in many.

EventsWeightlifting,Track&Field(7events),Softball&BaseballHomeRunDerby,Softball&FootballThrow–Distance,Softball&FootballThrow–Accuracy,BasketballFreeThrows,BasketballThreePointShooting,Horseshoes,Soccer,TableTennis,Badminton,Swimming(1event),Darts,Washers,Golf(2events)

Jai-JaiGoldsteinI love the friendships I have made and I am grateful I am healthy enough to participate. I have a competitive spirit still. I’m not one to sit on the couch much – it keeps me young.

EventsCoedvolleyball,Weightlifting(3events)

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YOUTHATHLETES

TheJCCMaccabiGames®bringsJewishTeenstogetherannuallyforathletic,culturalandsocialactivities.Theoverridingthemeoftheathleticcompetitionisrachmanus (Hebrewforsportsmanship).Everyathletetakesanoathpriortothecompetitiontoabidebytheprinciplesofgoodsportsmanship.St.Louishasalongandrichhistoryofbeingamodeldelegationasonewhichdisplaystheseattributes.

Tocelebrateboththespiritandathleticprowessoflocalteenathletes,theMartin Kodner JCC Maccabi Sportsmanship AwardisgivenannuallytotheonemaleandonefemaleSt.LouisathletethatbestdemonstratessportsmanshipandfairplaythataretheessenceoftheGames®.The2013recipientsareJustin MalinandZoe Wallis.

JustinMalinJustinMalinisathree-yearJCCMaccabiGames®athlete.Onthebasketballteamheisaleaderbothonandoffthecourt.Hepracticeswithagreatattitudeandwillingnesstoworkhard.Heisverycoachableandsetsanexampleforothers.Hetakesadvantageofpracticestoimprovehisskillsandthenecessaryteamworkittakestowin.In2011,inIsrael,St.Louis’basketballteamincludedfourplayersfromTuscon,AZ.Justinplayedanimportantroleofintegratingthenewcomers,bothfromastrategicstandpointandmakingthemfeelwelcomeaspartoftheteam.

Justin’sleadershipalsoextendstotherestofthedelegation.Hissenseofhumorandinvitingwaysetsthepace–fromcommunityservicetosocialactivitiesandonthecourt.Heisthefirsttomakesurenooneisleftout.

Justin,ajunioratMarquetteHighSchool,isonboththefootballandwrestlingteams.HeisthesonofLindaand

ScottMalinandinthemiddlebetweenolderbrotherAaronandyoungersisterRachel.

ZoeWallisZoeWallisbeganplayingbasketballattheJwhenshewasonlyfourandhasn’tstopped!Sheisathree-yearMaccabiathlete.Shehasaverygentlenature,andisthetypeofpersonthatmakesthosearoundherfeelspecial.Herbasketballtalentsareevidencedin

thatafterbeingscoutedduringtheMaccabiGames®,shewasaskedtobeontheUSAteamforthesummer2013MaccabiaGames®.Zoeisanaturalleaderbothonandoffthecourt.Hermaturityisdemonstratedineverythingfromgivingpeptalkstoherteammates,tokeepingtabsontheirwhereaboutswhileontheroad.Whilepossessingtheabilitytodominateonthecourt,she’sanextremelyunselfishplayer,andmanytimeswentoutofherwaytoensureotherswouldgettocompete.

SheisajunioratParkwayCentralHighSchoolwheresheplaysvarsitybasketballandvolleyball,andhasbeennamedaNationalScholarAthlete.SherecentlywasawardedtheHughO’BrienLeadershipAward(HOBY),presentedtothosewhoinspireanddevelopourglobalcommunitythroughvolunteeringandbyhelpingyoungpeoplemakeadifferenceinthecommunity.ZoëistheoldestdaughterofCoreyandSallieWallis.Shehastwoyoungersisters,Paige(14)andJadyn(9).Zoewouldliketoonedayfollowinherdad’sfootstepsandbeaMaccabicoach.

Young Athletes Honored for SportsmanshipRecipientsShowCompassionandLeadershipOnandOffCourt

TheWallisfamily(LtoR):Paige,Corey,Jadyn,ZoeandSallie.

TheMalinfamily(LtoR):Scott,Justin,RachelandLinda.

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SENIORS

Creative Art ProgramPromotes Successful Aging

ComingSoontotheAdultDayCenterTheAdultDayCenterattheJisexcitedtoannounceitwilloffersoonbeabletoofferspecialized,weeklyartprojectsforparticipants.Anartspecialistwilldesigntheprogramandbeonhandtoleadandassistthenewendeavor.Weekly art projects can improve moodthrough the promotion of creative self-expression, autonomy and socialization.Artproducedwillbedisplayedforfamilymembersandthepublictoenjoyandappreciate.ThisprogramismadepossiblethankstoagenerousgrantfromtheJCACharitableFoundation.

Whetheroneisaseasonedartistoranovice,makingartisfunforpeopleofallages!Thecreativeprocesshasspecialbenefitsforindividualswithdementia.Thosewithdementiaorotherbrain-relateddiseasesoftenhavefeweropportunitiestoparticipateinactivitiestheyusedtoenjoybecauseofchangesintheirthinkingandmemoryabilities.

verbalcommunicationisalsooftenimpairedasapartofthediseaseprocess.Thepracticeofmakingandsharingartwithothersprovidesanalternativeformofcommunicationthatismeaningfultotheartistsandthosewhoviewtheirwork.Furthermore,activitiesthatelicitpositiveemotionsamongpeoplewithAlzheimer’sandrelateddiseaseshavea long-lasting positive impactontheindividual’swell-beingandaffect;theeffectslastregardlessofwhethertheindividualrememberswhatactivitybroughtonthesefeelings.

IndividualsengagedintheAdultDayCenter’snewcreativeartprogramwillenjoyparticipatinginfunartprojectsandtakeprideinsharingtheirworkwithothers.Keepaneyeoutformoreannouncementsaboutthisexcitingnewprogram!

FormoreinformationabouttheAdultDayCenteranditsCreativeArtProgram,contactSarahLevinson,Caseworker,at314-442-3261orslevinson@jccstl.org

Wednesday, June 19Cocktails & Dinner – 6:30pm

Program – 7:30 pm

RSVP by June 10

Jewish Community Center

Professionaladvicetolookyoureverydayfabulous!

featuringDr. Larry Samuels

CosmeticDermatologist,MedicalDirector,TheCenter

forAdvancedSkincare&

Dr. Brock RidenourFacialPlasticSurgeon,

MedicalDirector,RidenourPlasticSurgeryandProfessionalSkinCare

Dinner&Drinkscateredby

ProceedssupporttheSeniorMealsProgram

TheJCCprovides180,000healthymealsannuallytochildrenandseniors.

ThisincludesShabbatdinnersandmealdeliverytothehomeboundelderly.

Order your tickets today!Contact Rose Lackey at

314-442-3130 or rlackey@jccstl.org

…activitiesthatelicitpositiveemotionsamongpeoplewithAlzheimer’sandrelateddiseaseshavealong-lastingpositiveimpactontheindividual’swell-being…

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Presented by

29th Annual JCC Charity Golf Tournament

ThirdplacefinisherRobBertmanwithpartnerLoraineEbel.

LaurenLevinsonwithpartnerDavidSchererreceivethewinner’strophy.

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OnMarch2,2013atThePageant,sevenSt.Louisfavoritestooktothestage.PairedwithprofessionalsfromSimplyBallroom,dancersperformedavarietyofballroomdancesforjudges.Thethirdincarnation,formerlyDancingintheLoop,oftheJAssociatesannualfundraiserdrewnearly450peopleandraisedover$82,500forprograms,servicesandscholarshipsfortheJ.

LaurenLevinsontookhomefirstplace,followedbyCindyLanderWallachinsecondplaceandRobBertmaninthird.OtherdancersthisyearincludedBobDenlow,TimStern,EdChodandJDevelopmentDirectorErickaZoll.Judgesincluded2011winnerDanGray,DavidHoffman,(winnerin2010)andKathyHuss,theownerofMerleScheffSchoolofDance.TheeveningwasemceedbyLeisaZigman.

DancinginLouwaspresentedbyCooperativeHomeCare,withmorethan25yearsofexperiencehelpingpeopleofallagesstayathomeassafelyandindependentlyaspossible.TheeventwasalsomadepossiblebyTheChodFamilyFoundationandTheStaenbergFamilyFoundationaswellasmanyothergenerousdonors.

Tripping the Light FantasticDancingintheLouRaisesThousands

JimGuller(left)andMitchWaksofsponsoringpartner

CooperativeHomeCare.

LaurenLevinsonwithdancingpartnerDavidScherer.

JimmyandLisaDeutschattendingDancingintheLou.

JDevelopmentDirectorErickaZollwithdancingpartnerJosephSchere.

AlanandElanorWolffatDancingintheLou.

jccstl.com/golfFormoreinformation,contactKimmiLevinsonat314-442-3109orklevinson@jccstl.org

Your support changes lives by helping us meet the very real needs of our community.Partyatthe20thHoleDelmar-garitas–CourtesyofDelmarGardens

Sliders–CourtesyofRuth’sChrisSteakHousePuttingContest

Monday, June 10 • Westwood Country ClubLunch and Registration – 11:00am • Shotgun Start – 12:30pm

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PeoplearetheheartoftheJ.IntheDonorSpotlightweprovideadeeperlookatsomeofthespecialgibborim(heroes)whohelpcreatethe“community”oftheJ.Whetherthroughcontributionsoftimeordonations,andoftenboth,thesespecialcontributorsregularlyperformactsofchesed(lovingkindness)andhavehelpedtoshapetheJovertheyearsanddecades.

IntroducingTedIsaacs

Ericka Zoll: Tell me a little about your history in St. Louis and the Jewish Community.

Ted Isaacs: IwasbornandraisedinSt.LouisandmyfamilywenttoTempleIsrael.Althoughwewerenotreligious,myparentswerealwayscharitabletoJewishorganizations.AfterIgraduatedfromTulaneandreturnedtoSt.Louis,IbecameinvolvedwiththeJewishFederation.IservedontheAllocationsCommitteeandthroughthat,learnedalotabouttheJ.Later,ToddSiwakaskedmetochairtheJ’sGolfTournamentwhenitwasgoingtobeheldatWestwood[CountryClub]andthisbeganmyinvolvementwiththeJinparticular.

MyreligiousjourneyreallybeganwhenIwenttoTulane.AllofmyfriendswereJewish,aswasmygirlfriend–nowwife,Judith.Infact,thefirsttimeIeverfastedonYomKippurwasasasophomore.AfterTulane,whenJudithandImovedtoSt.Louis,IaskedhertofindasynagogueandshechoseB’naiAmoonabecauseitcloselymirroredhowshewasraised.Wehavebeenactivememberstheresince1991.IhavebeenontheBoardandamcurrentlyontheFinanceCommittee.

EZ: The J’s Golf Tournament has been the J’s longest running fundraising event and monetarily, it has raises the most amount of money to support our programs and services. As a past chair of the tournament, tell me about the tournament, and why you participate?

TI: AsIsaidearlier,myparticipationwiththeeventbeganyearsagowithToddSiwak.TheyearIchaireditwasagreatexperienceformedueinlargepartbecauseHarveyKotlarwasmy“right-handman.”Webroughtinanauctioneerandeliminatedtheextraentertainmentduringdinnersopeoplecouldfocusmoreonenjoyingeachother’scompany.Wehada“splitthepot”raffleandeveryoneputmoneyinthegolfbag.Ithinkattheendofthenight,werealizedweforgottoraffleoffhalfofwhatwecollectedwhichwasprettyfunny.Iguessthatwasatestamenttothegoodtimethateverybodywashaving.

Ibelievethatpeopleplayinthetournament,first,becausetheysupporttheJ;andsecondbecausetheyenjoythegameofgolfandlookforwardtothecamaraderieoftheotherparticipants.

EZ: What is it about the J that made you want to stay involved after you chaired the Golf Tournament?

TI: IbelieveinthevalueofhavingtheJandthinkitisagreatplaceforsomanyreasons.Asaninstitution,itprovidesmanyvaluableservicesandopportunitiesforawidevarietyofpeople.UnderToddSiwak’sleadership,astrategicplanwascreatedandwithLynnWittelsdrivingtheorganization,theJhasturneditselfaroundandisreallythriving.AclearmissionhasallowedtheJtoraisethenecessaryfundstoprovidethequalityprogramsthataresoimportanttoourcommunity.IbelievethateverycitywithaJewishpopulationneedsaJandIamproudthatwehavesuchadynamicJinourcommunity.

EZ: What is your hope for future generations in terms of involvement and support of the J?

TI: IhopethattheJcontinueswithitsoutreach.IhaveclientswhosendtheirchildrentotheJ’spreschoolandcampswhoarenotJewishandIbelievethisisimportantbecausethemorepeoplewetouch,themoretheycanlearnaboutandbetolerantofourreligionandpractices.Theworkoutfacilityhasattractedmanyfamiliesandbecauseofthat,itcontinuestobuildcommunityacrossourcity.My18-year-olddaughterpreferstogotothatpoolattheJoverWestwoodbecausethat’swhereallofherfriendsgosoit’sagreatsocialsceneforkids.HavingavibrantJisacornerstoneforacommunityandIhopethatitcontinuestobesoforthegenerationstocome.

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TedIsaacsonarecentfamilyvacationwithhiswifeanddaughters.Pictured(ltor):Ted,Ariel,Emily,JudithandSophie.

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Tributes “As my parents planted for me before I was born, so we plant for our children.” -Talmud

WegratefullyacknowledgecontributionstotheJCCTributeFunds.Tributesgivenasamemorialortohonoralovedone,specialachievement,oroccasionextendthegenerosityofthedonorbysupportingvitalprogramsandservices.FollowingarethecontributionsreceivedbetweenJanuary 17 and April 17, 2013.

VISIT JCCSTL.ORG TO SEND A TRIBUTE ONLINE

In memory of Gertrude RechtB’nai B’rith Youth OrganizationInhonorofAndrewGoldfederandthemembersofEsperantoBBYOfrom:Mr.andMrs.MarvinBeckermanInmemoryofSeymourSteinfrom:Mr.HanfordGrossfrom:Mr.andMrs.Fredvancefrom:Mr.andMrs.GregorySorensenfrom:Mr.andMrs.SkipErwinfrom:Mr.BarryMandelandMrs.GailLapinfrom:Mr.JamesGullerfrom:Mrs.SusanAllisonfrom:Ms.AgnesSeidelD. Samuel & Mildred Wise Senior Adult Transportation FundInmemoryofGeorgeSmallfrom:Mr.andMs.BenLiepeEvelyn and Louis Myers Cultural Arts Scholarship FundInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofLouMyersfrom:Dr.andMrs.BenjaminGoldsteinfrom:Dr.andMrs.RichardWiederfrom:Dr.RobertFriedmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.CarmineIannottifrom:Mr.andMrs.DanTurnerfrom:Mr.andMrs.DavidHuntfrom:Mr.andMrs.GeraldZafftfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittelsfrom:Mr.andMrs.MarkDinmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.MichaelMyersfrom:Mr.andMrs.TodFlaumfrom:Mr.EddieRothandMrs.JeannePhilips-Rothfrom:Ms.DorothyS.BeamanandMr.vanceLischerfrom:Ms.SarajoanRezakMickey Rosen Camp Sabra Scholarship FundInmemoryofMickeyRosenfrom:MembersoftheMen’sHealthClubfrom:TheMiriamFoundationfrom:CommunityActionAgencyof St.LouisCountyInc.from:Col.andMrs.HarveyMeyerfrom:Dr.andMrs.BruceBerwaldfrom:Dr.andMrs.DavidBerwaldfrom:Dr.andMrs.GaryRatkinfrom:Dr.andMrs.JackRosenfrom:Dr.andMrs.JonathanDehnerfrom:Dr.andMrs.LawrenceSamuelsfrom:Dr.andMrs.MartyFermanfrom:Dr.andMrs.PhilipLevensfrom:Mr.&Mrs.EliM.Abelesfrom:Mr.AllanShermanSchuppfrom:Mr.andMrs.AndrewWorkmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.ArthurBoureyfrom:Mr.andMrs.BillIdefrom:Mr.andMrs.ByronMichaelsonfrom:Mr.andMrs.EugeneKahnfrom:Mr.andMrs.GeorgeBarberfrom:Mr.andMrs.GeraldGallopfrom:Mr.andMrs.HarveyHiekenfrom:Mr.andMrs.JamesDeutschfrom:Mr.andMrs.JeromeKrausfrom:Mr.andMrs.JosephLangfrom:Mr.andMrs.KennethHeidemannfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittelsfrom:Mr.andMrs.LeroyGrossmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.MarkDinmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.MarkKodnerfrom:Mr.andMrs.MartyObermanfrom:Mr.andMrs.MichaelSherradenfrom:Mr.andMrs.NeilKurlanderfrom:Mr.andMrs.PaulGallantfrom:Mr.andMrs.RichardSmithfrom:Mr.andMrs.RonMillerfrom:Mr.andMrs.RonaldGibbsfrom:Mr.andMrs.RossSchumakerfrom:Mr.andMrs.SkipErwinfrom:Mr.andMrs.StephenEngel

from:Mr.andMrs.StephenHerrmannfrom:Mr.andMrs.StevenRosenzweigfrom:Mr.HaroldHoffmanfrom:Mr.MikeSanderfrom:Mr.NicholasArgint,Jr.from:Mr.WilliamKahnfrom:Mrs.CarolPortmanfrom:Mrs.CaroleLevinfrom:Mrs.DianaBuchananfrom:Mrs.MargaretR.RuheSpencerfrom:Mrs.RhondaO’BrienandMr.SteveRosenfrom:Mrs.SusanneGlazerfrom:Ms.CynthiaGoldbergfrom:Ms.DonnaCheckettfrom:Ms.DottieGrayfrom:Ms.FlorenceShultzfrom:Ms.IngridOertlifrom:Ms.JoanFrommefrom:Ms.KimHibbsfrom:Ms.LeonoraBrandonfrom:Ms.MarilynMannefrom:Ms.PatGuessfrom:Ms.TerriGrossmanNishmah ProgramInhonorofRonitSherwinfrom:Mr.andMrs.MarkPetersonInhonoroftheBarMitzvahofKobyHartmanfrom:Ms.EllenSteinInhonorofthespeedyrecoveryofLynnePalanfrom:Ms.EllenSteinNorman S. Karty Memorial FundInhonorofthebirthdayofStephanieAlportfrom:Mrs.RochelleKartyTheatre UnlimitedInmemoryofJacquelineRosefrom:WashingtonUniversityfrom:Mr.andMrs.CharlesKaveneyfrom:Mr.andMrs.DonNoackfrom:Mr.CharlesFergusonfrom:Mr.MichaelHayesfrom:Mr.RichardNoackfrom:Ms.JillCarnaghifrom:Ms.KristinKimballLouis Adelstein Memorial FundInmemoryofTedMorganfrom:Dr.andMrs.ThomasLipsitzMac & Jeanette Brown Youth Sports FundInhonorofBryanAnderhubreceivingtheJProStl2012CareerAchievementAwardfrom:Mr.andMrs.MartyObermanInhonorofCoachMartyObermanfrom:Mr.andMrs.JeffreyGoldfarbInhonorofMonteSandlerbeingelectedChairoftheBoardoftheJewishCommunityCenterfrom:Mr.andMrs.GregorySiwakInhonorofSuePerezreceivingthe2012JProStlDedicationAwardfrom:Mr.andMrs.MartyObermanInhonoroftheBatMitzvahofRileyDeutschfrom:Mr.andMrs.GregorySiwakfrom:Mr.andMrs.MartyObermanInhonorofthemarriageofJodiandMichaelRubensteinfrom:Mr.andMrs.MartyObermanInhonorofthespecialanniversaryofDr.andMrs.Donaldkanterfrom:Mr.andMrs.HarveyBrownInhonorofthespecialanniversaryofMr.andMrs.AlanTurkenfrom:Mr.andMrs.HarveyBrownInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofHarryLinowesfrom:Mr.andMrs.HarveyBrownInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofLeeBohmfrom:Mr.andMrs.HarveyBrownfrom:Mr.andMrs.PaulMendelsonInhonorofthespeedyrecoveryofLisaSilverbergfrom:Mr.andMrs.JeffreyGoldfarbInmemoryofJerryZellingerfrom:Mr.andMrs.MahlonRubinInmemoryofJuliusHartsteinfrom:Mr.andMrs.HarveyBrownInmemoryofLenoreBergerfrom:Mr.andMrs.MartyObermanInmemoryofMarvin“Buddy”Jacobsfrom:Mr.andMrs.GregorySiwakInmemoryofStanleyHelfmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.HarveyBrownCamp Sabra Scholarship FundInhonorofthespecialanniversaryofBuddyandHadassahLebman

from:Mr.andMrs.JosephLangInmemoryofLeonGrossfrom:Mr.andMrs.StevenRosenzweigfrom:Ms.LisaMaruccifrom:Ms.TerriGrossmanInmemoryofSondraPeckfrom:Dr.andMrs.JeffreyToubinfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittelsfrom:Mr.andMrs.RonaldGibbsfrom:Mr.andMrs.StevenRosenzweigfrom:Ms.TerriGrossmanZola Carp Fund for ChildrenInmemoryofMarieHadidafrom:Mr.andMrs.StephenCarpDay Camp FundInhonoroftheBarMitzvahofJoshHorwitzfrom:Mr.MichaelRubinandMs.JacquelynLevinStaenberg Early Childhood Center FundInhonorofthebirthofChase,grandsonofBunneWeinhausfrom:Mr.andMrs.MichaelKootmanInhonorofthebirthdayofMichaelStaenbergfrom:Mr.andMrs.HarveyCitermanInmemoryofBruceKidderfrom:Mr.BenjaminSandmelInmemoryofHenryFeingoldfrom:Mr.andMrs.StevenRosenzweigInmemoryofLeonGrossfrom:Mr.andMrs.PhillipRubenInmemoryofPearlReedfrom:Mrs.JessicaWaxInmemoryofTerryGoldblumfrom:Mr.HermanGellmanfrom:Mr.JosephSheehanfrom:Mrs.BettieGershmanfrom:Ms.AnnePokoskiMarlyn Essman Cultural Enrichment Program for ChildrenInhonorofthespeedyrecoveryofAlynEssmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittelsInhonorofthespeedyrecoveryofEdwinPepperfrom:Mr.andMrs.AlynEssmanHenrietta & Irwin Fischer Camp Scholarship FundInmemoryofDickReevesfrom:JuneandEllisFischerInmemoryofDorothySteinfrom:JuneandEllisFischerInmemoryofMarvinCumminsfrom:JuneandEllisFischerInmemoryofPhillipApkinfrom:JuneandEllisFischerBernie & Ruth Fischlowitz Camp Sabra Scholarship FundInhonoroftheweddinganniversaryofPattiandArlenFischlowitz.from:Mr.andMrs.MerleFischlowitzShelly Fisher Memorial Scholarship FundInmemoryofHarveyShapirofrom:Mrs.SueFisherInmemoryofLenoreBergerfrom:Mr.andMrs.MichaelNewmarkFitness Center FundInhonorofDr.MiltonRubinfrom:Ms.DianeGreenspanSam & Marilyn Fox and Edwin & Lenore Pepper Friendship Scholarship FundInhonorofHelenandJulianSeehermanfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInhonorofSamandMarilynFoxfrom:Mrs.RosemaryCooperInhonorofSusanWitteandheryearsattheJewishFederationfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInhonorofthespeedyrecoveryofAlynEssmanfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInhonorofthespeedyrecoveryofMarionLipsitzfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofArthurAnsehlfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofBerniceCooperfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofDorisLauerfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofDorothyBiggsfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofDr.IraGallfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofEdwineMill

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We gratefully acknowledge the ongoing involvement and support of our JCC Board of Directors.

ChairJonathanJ.Deutsch

Vice ChairBetheM.Growe

Vice ChairMarkGellman

Vice ChairJaneT.Rubin

Vice ChairStacyB.Siwak

TreasurerMichaelFerman

Assistant TreasurerMarkFeldman

SecretaryMarkA.Cantor

Assistant SecretaryI.RichardLevy

Board Members BetteAbelesEliM.AbelesCynthiaL.AlbinMarcH.AlperRobertE.BertmanBruceJ.Berwald,M.D.LaurieChodTedFlomStevenL.GoldenbergHowardT.HandelmanMargieHartmanDavidR.KaiserMarkC.KodnerThomE.KuhnDebbieK.LeftonHowardN.LesserRonaldLightAliceM.LudmerFeliciaM.MalterNeilA.MarglousSarahS.ObermanMonteL.SandlerEileenSchechterJudithR.ScissorsDavidShermanIIIJulieB.SternScottM.SternElaineM.TenzerHarveyN.WallaceEleanorG.Wolff

Lifetime Board MembersHarveyM.Brown*CharlesC.Eisenkramer*MarlynEssman*MarilynFox*HarrisFrank*PaulJ.Gallant*HarveyS.Gershenson*HarveyGerstein*HowardHearsh*FrankA.Jacobs*WilliamKahnLucyLopataHeleneMirowitzMartinE.Oberman*LenoreR.Pepper*SanfordE.Pomerantz*JeromeRaskas*ToddSiwak*MichaelH.Staenberg*MorrisH.Sterneck*MarvinS.Wool

*Past Presidents

from:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofJeremyRey-Giraudfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofLeonardCarlOwen,Jr.from:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxInmemoryofOliverLangenbergfrom:AmbassadorandMrs.SamFoxGrossman Iron & Steel Company Meyer A. Golder Memorial Scholarship FundInhonorofthe100thbirthdayofDr.MarkFishfrom:Mr.andMrs.DanielBindlerInhonorofthe100thbirthdayofFriedaHandelmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.DanielBindlerInhonorofthespecialanniversaryofEdandLenorePepperfrom:Mr.andMrs.DanielBindlerInhonorofthespecialanniversaryofFranandGaryLazarofffrom:Mr.andMrs.DanielBindlerInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofAliceHandelmanfrom:Mr.andMrs.DanielBindlerInmemoryofBruceKidderfrom:Mr.andMrs.DanielBindlerInmemoryofPhilFoxfrom:Mr.andMrs.DanielBindlerInmemoryofRuthO.Barrfrom:Mr.andMrs.DanielBindlerScott & Bruce Goldstein Camp Sabra Scholarship FundInhonorofthe88thBirthdayofIrvGoldsteinfrom:Mr.andMrs.MichaelGoldsteinInhonorofthe90thBirthdayofMortonCheckfrom:Mr.IrvingGoldsteinInmemoryofEdwardSchainfrom:Mr.IrvingGoldsteinInmemoryofScottandBruceGoldsteinfrom:Mr.andMrs.JoelButnickJ Associates FundInhonorofBobDenlow’sperformanceinDancingattheLoufrom:Mr.andMrs.DavidBeemfrom:RabbiandMrs.RandyFleisherInhonorofCindyWallach’sperformanceatDancingintheLoufrom:RabbiandMrs.RandyFleisherInhonorofErickaZoll’sperformanceatDancingintheLoufrom:Mr.andMrs.RonaldGibbsfrom:RabbiandMrs.RandyFleisherInhonorofRuthandMitchWaksfrom:Mrs.ShirleySnitzerCamp Nat Koplar FundInmemoryofTerryGoldblumfrom:Mr.andMrs.MelCaplanBernard & Myrtle Kornblum FundInhonorofDerekCohnbeinghonoredasanUnsungHerofrom:Mrs.CaroleA.SimonInmemoryofDr.IraGallfrom:Mrs.CaroleA.SimonInmemoryofHarryOffenbachfrom:Mrs.CaroleA.SimonInmemoryofJoanRosenblumfrom:Mrs.CaroleA.SimonInmemoryofJuliusHartsteinfrom:Mrs.CaroleA.SimonInmemoryofSylviaWienerfrom:Mrs.CaroleA.SimonJoy & Fred Levin Day Care FundInhonorofthegranddaughterofPhilSegalfrom:Dr.andMrs.FredLevinInmemoryofMarvinGrossmanfrom:Dr.andMrs.FredLevinThe Levitt Family Scholarship FundInmemoryofDr.IraGallfrom:Mr.JackLevittDr. Herbert A. Mazur Children’s FundInhonorofthespecialanniversaryofBudandJeanneMilderfrom:Dr.andMrs.SaulSilvermintzInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofDr.StanleyWaldfrom:Dr.andMrs.SaulSilvermintzInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofLillianHendinfrom:Dr.andMrs.SaulSilvermintzInmemoryofAlbertGreenblattfrom:Dr.andMrs.SaulSilvermintzInmemoryofIdaLegowfrom:Dr.andMrs.SaulSilvermintz

Wilma & Roswell Messing, Jr., Cultural Arts and Education Program FundInhonorofthebirthofEstelleRosenWilenskyfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittelsHelene Mirowitz Center of Jewish Community LifeInhonorofthefirstbirthdayofJordanSoshnikfrom:Mr.&Mrs.EliAbelesInmemoryofHarryBrandtfrom:Mr.andMrs.PaulGallantInmemoryofJoanEllenhornfrom:Mr.andMrs.StevenRosenzweigInmemoryofJuliusHartsteinfrom:Mr.andMrs.PaulGallantGertrude Neuman Day Care FundInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofAlanLudmerfrom:Mr.andMrs.MarcAlperInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofRonAbelesfrom:Mr.andMrs.MarcAlperInmemoryofJoySiegelfrom:Mr.andMrs.MarcAlperSally & Sol Plattner Chess Program FundInhonorofthebirthdayofJackieSchneiderfrom:Mrs.DonnaStrnadInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofDeeDeeStrnadfrom:Mr.andMrs.HenrySchneiderInmemoryofBettyMoultonfrom:Mr.andMrs.HenrySchneiderInmemoryofDennisLandersfrom:Mr.andMrs.HenrySchneiderMorris & Birdie Potashnick Camp Sabra Scholarship FundInhonorofthespecialbirthdayofRonAbelesfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrencePotashnickHarry S. Quicksilver FundInhonorofthebirthdayofBettySchneiderfrom:Mrs.BerniceMangeInhonorofthebirthdayofJaneGriffithfrom:Mrs.BerniceMangeRhoda & Al Raben Camp Sabra Scholarship FundInmemoryofDorothySteinfrom:Ms.NancyRabenAllenMaurice Rich Youth Maccabi Scholarship FundInhonoroftheanniversaryofMr.andMrs.MartinBellfrom:Mr.andMrs.StanleyGoodkinAdult Services and Nutrition DepartmentInmemoryofMarvin“Buddy”Jacobsfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittelsInmemoryofPearlReedfrom:Mr.andMrs.StevenRosenzweigSenior Olympics FundInhonorofthespeedyrecoveryofErichDahlfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittels

JCC Tribute FundInhonorofBryanAnderhubreceivingtheJProStl2012CareerAchievementAwardfrom:Mr.andMrs.StevenRosenzweigInhonorofLynnWittelsfrom:Ms.FrancesGouldInhonorofSuePerezreceivingthe2012JProStlDedicationAwardfrom:Mr.andMrs.StevenRosenzweigInhonorofthe50thWeddingAnniversaryofLanieandMiltonGoldenbergfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittelsInhonoroftheBarMitzvahofthegrandsonofNormanandPattyGoldfrom:Dr.andMrs.JackRosenInmemoryofDr.IraGallfrom:Mr.andMrs.LawrenceWittelsInmemoryofJuliusHartsteinfrom:Dr.andMrs.RodPearline

Sarah & Abraham Wolfson Studio Theater FundInhonorofthemarriageofSuzanneandBryantfrom:Mr.andMrs.MartyOberman

Looking ahead…MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

13 Men’sBasketballLeagues begin-Fox

15 JisclosedforShavuot

17 CampSabraDad &IWeekend

20 AlphaWavesSwim PracticesStart

20 Mother’sDayFashon Show-KitchenJprogram

23-28 SeniorOlympics(p3)

24 CampSabra FamilyWeekend

24 Friday,Saturday&Sunday hoursexpandto8pm

25 OutdoorPoolsOpen

27 Jisopen8am-5pmfor MemorialDay

28 JDayCampbegins

1 SaturdayNightParty ZoneatSFC

2 SplashBash!Summer PoolKick-Off

2 RoshHodesh:It’saGirl Thing!OpenHouse

2 It’saGuyThing! Celebration& OpenHouse

7 ShalomFamily NeighborPicnic

9 CampSabrabegins

9-13 St.LouisJewishFilm Festival(p6)

10 29thAnnualJCCCharity GolfTournament

15 SaturdayNightParty ZoneatFox

16 BeautyandtheFeastII (p15)

17 HI-NRGGymnasticsfor Preschoolersbegins

23 Jr.MaccabiSportsDay

23-30 GesherMusicFestivalof EmergingArtists(p7)

30 MemberAppreciation Night-SFC

4 Jisopen8am-5pmfor IndependenceDay

4 DuckSlideParty atthePool

6 SaturdayNightParty Zone-SFC

18 Men’sBasketballLeagues begin-SFC

14 MemberAppreciation Night-Fox

15 AdultRacquetball Leaguesbegin

20 SaturdayNightParty ZoneatFox

29 AdultCoedRec volleyballbegins

1 Registrationbeginsforfall soccerandflagfootball

3 SaturdayNightParty ZoneatSFC

17 SaturdayNightParty ZoneatFox

18 FarewelltoSummer FamilyPicnic&PoolParty

25 23rdAnnualTourdeFun

25 Teen&TheatreChaverim Auditions

25-29 UsedBookSale

30 CampSabraFamily Weekend

monthly & Ongoing Programs•Playgroups&OpenPlay •BBYOforteens•AdultDayCenterattheJ •EarlyChildhoodCenter•Alzheimer’sSupportGroups •SeniorMealProgram•HomeDeliveryMealProgram •volunteerOpportunities

MostFitnessprogramsareongoingandcanbejoinedanytime.Currentschedulesareavailableinthefitnesscenters.

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May 28 - August 9Ages 3-14

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