The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC PROGRAM GUIDE 2016-2017 /5776-5777 Welcome to The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Marion and Aaron Gural — Dear Friends, Aaron Gural was born in Manhattan on March 11, 1917. He was raised in Washington Heights by a single mom The 2016-17 JCC Program Guide is your handbook to JCC events, classes and who instilled in him the value of Jewish programs being held throughout the Greater Five Towns. Inside, you’ll find life and culture. As a teenager, Aaron descriptions and schedules of activities for people of all ages and abilities. spent time after school at the local YM-YWHA (the precursors to JCCs) which Our programs bring together children, families and friends for learning, celebrations kept him focused on his school work and and commemorations that inspire passion and touch the lives of our community off the streets. Aaron supported himself through college and graduated from members every day. New York University at the age of 19. Marion Katz was the daughter of Jewish The JCC is a dynamic and vital community resource providing educational, Russian immigrants who settled in enrichment, recreational and social services for over 16,000 individuals and families Binghamton, New York. Marion went in the Five Towns, Far Rockaway and South West Region of Long Island. We are to New York City on her own at the age a community center that inspires learning and friendship in a thoughtful and of 18 to be a model at the furrier Alfred compassionate environment. As a unique institution, we have created a home Reiner. It was in New York City that Marion and Aaron met on a blind date. through a network of local community sites in neighborhoods bursting with vibrant Jewish life. Our purchase of the Temple Israel Campus will provide a permanent home Marion and Aaron were married a year after they met and moved to Long Island for our Early Childhood Center and will afford us the opportunity to expand our where they raised their family and lived programs and services to meet the growing needs of our community. Our standard for over four decades. Aaron started for excellence is exemplified by our core of dedicated board members, supporters, with virtually nothing and worked hard volunteers and staff that enhance and enrich the lives of people of all ages. at building a very successful real estate company. In 1979 Aaron was one of the Founders of the Greater Five Towns The JCC will continue to be responsive to our community, caring for those we serve YM&YWHA. Later to become the JCC and reflecting the wide mosaic of Jewish life and experience. We will always be a of the Greater Five Towns. place that encourages unity; where anyone, regardless of faith, social or economic Marion and Aaron Gural supported background, can take advantage of all the services we have to offer. many Jewish causes, especially UJA-Federation of New York. They We know that achieving more in the community begins with the people who belong were also very active at Congregation to it. Our special thanks to you, for your enthusiastic support in helping to create Sons of Israel where Aaron served as President. As philanthropic as they our special JCC. were, it was important to them that they gave their time and volunteered at Long Island Jewish Hospital and Craig Spatz Joel A. Block help those in need. President Executive Director In keeping with Marion and Aaron Gural’s love of family, Jewish life, education and their love for New York their children, Jeffrey, Jane and Barbara are delighted to support the newly named Marion & Aaron Gural JCC and fulfill their parents dream. 2 www.guraljcc.org JCC Board and Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF Associate Executive Director Russian Division Director for Adults, Older Adults and Irina Vainblat, MS Founding President: Executive Director Special Needs Cy Leslie* z”l Joel A. Block, MSW Cathy P. Byrne, MS, RN Russian Division Case Manager Chairperson of the Board: Diana Zelmanovich Arnold Waldman* Chief Financial Offcer Cultural Arts and President: Faigie Gelbstein Education Director Russian Division Children’s Craig Spatz Rachayle Deutsch, BA, AAS Program Director Accounting Director Yulia Gross Vice Presidents: Raynee Blum Older Adult Program Director Chumi Diamond Mary Sheffield Russian Division Program Yehuda Mor Accounting Assistant Coordinator Treasurer: Karen Russo-Franco, BA Project Kadima, Single Parent Yelena Fridman Jay Fuchs Family Services Coordinator Assistant Executive Director Rachayle Deutsch, BA, AAS Customer Service and Secretary: Stacey Feldman, BA Administrative Support Michael Papilsky Project Kadima, Single Parent Laurie Check BOARD MEMBERS: Executive Administrative Family Services Riki Grayevsky, BA Dr. Kenneth L. Berman* Assistant Jill Alper, LMSW Karen Russo-Franco, BA Steve Bernstein Debi Averbach, BA Dov Feldman Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Facilities Staff Sharon Fogel Associate Executive Director for Pantry Coordinator Albin Deleon Carol Harrison* Early Childhood Renee Harris Todd James David Kaye Melissa Wienerkur, BA Bobby Simpson Michael Kerr* iSpace Project Director Eric Keslowitz Nursery School Director Naomi Weisenberg, LMSW Executive Director Emeritus Michael Rattner* Barbara Harrison, MS Rina Shkolnik, MS Mark Schlossberg Social Work and Community Jane Gural Senders* Early Childhood Program Support Services Director Dr. Miriam Slomovits Coordinator and Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R Toby Wolf* Camp Director Myrna Zisman Sharon Levine, BA Social Work and Community Support Services Early Childhood Center Jaclyn Bieder, LMSW ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Administrative Assistants Judy Goldberg, LMSW Rabbi Hershel Billet Jill Lander Jackie Kaminer, LMSW Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg Maryann Moskowitz Alisa Katz, LMSW Rabbi Steven M. Graber Esty Wiener Aaron Gural z”l Volunteer Services Manager Rabbi Kenneth Hain Director of Children’s Services Laurie Brofsky Bert Moreida and Camp Director Robert Morrow Sharona Arbeit, MS Engage Jewish Service Corps Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum Community Coordinator Marvin Ross* Children’s Enrichment Judy Goldberg, LMSW Roberta Ross* Coordinator Sheldon Shane Sharon Levine, BA Rabbi Sholom Stern Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum Roy J. Zuckerberg * Past President www.guraljcc.org 3 Calendar for 2016-2017 Monday September 5 Labor Day Closed Sunday October 2 Erev Rosh Hashanah Closed Monday-Tuesday October 3-4 Rosh Hashanah Closed Monday October 10 Columbus Day Open Tuesday October 11 Erev Yom Kippur Close at 1pm Wednesday October 12 Yom Kippur Closed Sunday October 16 Erev Sukkot Close at 3pm Monday-Tuesday October 17-18 Sukkot Closed Wednesday-Friday October 19-21 Chol HaMoed Sukkot Open Sunday October 23 Erev Shmini Atzeret Close at 3pm After School Enrichment and Monday October 24 Shmini Atzeret Closed our Early Childhood Center Tuesday October 25 Simchat Torah Closed may not follow the above Tuesday November 8 Election Day Open schedule. Please check with Friday November 11 Veterans Day Open those departments directly. Thursday-Friday November 24-25 Thanksgiving Closed Sunday-Sunday December 24-January 1 Chanukah Open For inclement weather Monday December 26 Legal Holiday Observed Closed closings please watch or log Monday January 2 New Year’s Day Observed Closed on to News Channel 12. Monday January 16 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Open Monday February 20 Presidents’ Day Closed Sunday March 12 Purim Closed Monday April 10 Erev Pesach Closed Tuesday-Wednesday April 11-12 Pesach Closed Thursday-Friday April 13-14 Chol HaMoed Pesach Open Sunday April 16 Erev Pesach Second Days Close at 3 PM Monday-Tueaday April 17-18 Pesach Second Days Closed Monday April 24 Yom HaShoah Open Monday May 1 Yom HaZikaron Open Tueday May 2 Yom HaAtzmaut Open Sunday May 14 Lag B’Omer Open Wednesday May 24 Yom Yerushalayim Open Monday May 29 Memorial Day Closed Tuesday May 30 Erev Shavuot Close at 3pm Wednesday-Thursday May 31-June 1 Shavuot Closed Tuesday July 4 Independence Day Closed Tuesday August 1 Tisha B’Av Open 4 www.guraljcc.org Registration Information Registration for courses or events should Group sizes are limited. Please register early Welcome Letter .......................Inside Cover be done in person at the JCC or by mail to guarantee availability. Board and Staff List ..............................................3 using a current registration form. In- All material has been carefully read and person registration is encouraged to insure checked for errors. It is still possible, however, Agency Calendar ..................................................4 availability. Please note that we cannot that mistakes in fees or schedules may occur. refund fees once classes have begun. Registration Information and We reserve the right to make corrections at Refunds prior to the beginning of class are the time of registration. Membership Dues ...............................................5 subject to a $25 administrative fee. All programs take place at the JCC, Special Programs ..................................................6 All dues and fees must be paid at the 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, unless time of registration and membership is Early Childhood Center .....................................8 not refundable under any circumstances. otherwise specified. Adjusted fees are available on the basis of Participation in any JCC program gives Nursery After-School Enrichment financial need. the JCC the right to take photos of all Programs ................................................................10 A written request should be made to the participants for publicity purposes Summer Day Camps .......................................11 JCC’s Executive Director. All requests will be including the program guide, website kept strictly confidential. and social media. Children’s Services Department – Enrichment Programs ....................................13 Children’s Services Department – Fall 2016 at a Glance .......................................16 Before and After-School Contribute to your JCC by Care Program ......................................................17 becoming a supporting member Special Events and Family Programming ......................................18 Teen Department .............................................20 Family (includes children through High School or 18 years old) ...............................................................$100 Russian Division .................................................21 Single Parent Family ..................................................................................................................................................................$75 Cultural Arts and Education .......................24 Individual Adult ...........................................................................................................................................................................$50 Special Needs Department ........................26 Older Adult (62 and above) ..................................................................................................................................................$30 Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry .........29 Older Adult Couple (62 and above) ................................................................................................................................$60 Older Adult Programs ....................................31 Older Adult Support Groups .....................34 MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN PROGRAMS Programs for Holocaust Survivors ..........36 Children 12 years of age and under must take a family membership. Membership is valid for one year after it is initiated. Listing of Local Synagogues ......................38 All membership dues are tax deductible. Development Department ........................39 Program Registration Form ........................42 Please Note: All material has been carefully read and checked for errors. However, it is still possible that mistakes in fees and/or schedules may occur. We reserve the right to make corrections at the time of registration. All JCC Programs are located in our building at 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, unless otherwise specified. www.guraljcc.org 5 JCC Summer Camps Special Programs Three Unique Programs for your unique Child. Join us for a Riveting Evening with Howard Friedman — Former President and Chairman of the Board of AIPAC The US-Israel Relationship: Where is it heading? Wednesday, November 2, 2016 — 8:00 PM Dessert Reception to follow. $18 per ticket Temple Israel of Lawrence 140 Central Avenue Lawrence, New York Howard E. Friedman is a Founding Partner of Lanx Management LLC, a hedge “fund of funds.” He was the Co-Founder, Publisher & CEO of Watermark Press, Inc. (1986-1998) until its sale to Cendent Corp. From 2006-2010 Howard served as President and then Chairman of the Board of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). He was also the first Orthodox president to serve in that prestigious position. In 2007 and in 2009, Washington Life Magazine listed Howard as one of the 100 most powerful people in Washington. From 2010-2012 he served as the President of the American Israel Educational Foundation, the charitable arm of AIPAC. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America and as Co-Chairman of the Board of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. He is the immediate past Chair of the Board of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. He has served as President of the Baltimore Jewish Council, and as President of JTA - The Global News Service of the Jewish People. Howard serves on a number of boards, among them the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Touro College and University System, Talmudical Academy, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center. He is married to Judge Karen Chaya Friedman and has four children. For more information and to purchase tickets please contact Stacey Feldman at 516-569-6733 or [email protected] 6 www.guraljcc.org JCC Summer Camps Special Programs Three Unique Programs for your unique Child. Interested in volunteering Student–to–Student Have a Fun-Filled Birthday with purpose here at Peer Tutoring/Homework Party at the JCC! The Marion Helper Program Birthdays are a time for celebration, so let & Aaron us take the stress of planning the perfect Homework Help for Elementary and Gural JCC Middle School Students party off your hands. Choose your child’s favorite activity from sports, dance, arts & and/or in Thursdays 6:30-7:20 at the JCC crafts, karate, jewelry making, yoga – or, if our local at the November 2016 through May 2017 Marion & Aaron Gural JCC you have a great idea but need help making community? **Free of Charge** it happen, call us! Does your child need extra help with Prices begin at $450 for up to 25 children, Join UJA-Federation of New York’s homework or test preparation in an effort and include Kosher pizza, drinks, snacks, Engage Jewish Service Corps for Boomers to increase their academic performance? paper goods and invitations. Sunday and beyond. Inquire about volunteer This program is provided and taught by bookings begin at 10 AM and run for opportunities focused in the areas of Seniors, local High School students (grade 9-12) who 1-1/2 hours. Special Needs, and Poverty/Near Poverty. want to help peer students in math, English, To Book a Party to Remember reading, social studies and other subjects Participate in local donor drives addressing Call Sharona Arbeit at as requested. Male and female tutors are needs in vulnerable populations. 516-569-6733, EXT. 218 available. Attend Coffee and Conversation Engage For further information contact lecture and workshop series and learn skills Sharona Arbeit Need space and want to do the planning that you can use in your life and enhance 516-569-6733, ext. 215 or yourself... Call Sharona about renting your volunteer experience. our party room. [email protected] For more information and a full listing of volunteer opportunities, contact Judy Goldberg FREE Monthly Gift Engage Five Towns Volunteer Coordinator of Children’s Books 516-569-6733, ext. 224, or email [email protected] SIGN UP TODAY! www.pjlibrary.org/nypartners If you live in New York City, Westchester, or Long Island and have children 6 months to 8 years old, visit www.pjlibrary.org/nypartners to sign up for PJ Library through a program near you.* No affilation required! PJ Library partners with Jewish organizations acrossNorth America and Israel to bring the gift of Jewish books to more than 200,000 children each month. *If you live outside the New York metropolitan region, visit: www.pjilbrary.org and click on “Find Your Community” Some geographic restrictions apply www.guraljcc.org 7 JCC Early Childhood Center Sharon Levine, BA TODDLERCIZE Early Childhood Program Coodinator A program for parent and toddler involving exercise. Crawling, running, jumping, MOMMY AND ME hopping, songs and play. Parents, grandparents, caregivers Ages: 18-24 months always welcome! Mondays (10 sessions) 10:45 – 12:00 pm A wonderful introduction to a preschool 10-31-16 through 1-16-17 setting in an environment that will enhance Mon: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, early learning, build socialization skills and 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16 increase confidence and independence. Thursdays (10 sessions) 10:45 – 12:00 pm Ages: 12-18 months 11-3-16 through 1-12-17 Mondays (10 sessions) 9:30 – 10:30 am Thurs: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 10-31-16 through 1-16-17 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12 Dates: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, Fee: $225 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16 Thursdays (10 sessions) 9:30 – 10:30 am 11-3-16 through 1-12-17 Dates: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12 Fee: $200 Learn More! Visit our website at www.guraljcc.org Please call the nursery school office (516-239-1354) or visit our website www.guraljcc.org for an application and further information. 8 www.guraljcc.org JCC Early Childhood Center The Marion and Aaron Gural NURSERY SCHOOL NURSERY JCC Early Childhood Center has DAY CAMP Melissa Wienerkur, BA been carefully and professionally Early Childhood Director Sharon Levine, BA planned to enhance your child’s Camp Director Barbara Harrison, MS physical, emotional, social and Nursery School Director The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC offers intellectual development. We The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Early programs for children operate programs for children Childhood Center has been operating a from two to five years from infancy through five-years New York State licensed nursery school of age during July since 1988. The nursery school offers an of age. Our warm, nurturing and August. The program opportunity for children to learn through provides a semi-structured group teachers provide a happy, healthy creative play in small age-appropriate classes. experience supervised by a mature, environment for young children Our educationally enriched curriculum meets professional staff. Activities include to grow and develop to their full the needs of individual children. Music, swimming and water play in our outdoor creative movement, storytelling, cooking potential. facility, arts and crafts, cooking, music and and karate classes, as well as indoor and movement, storytelling, games and outdoor play facilities, contribute to a rich, toddler-designed sports. Melissa Wienerkur, BA well-rounded program. All of our equipment Barbara Harrison, MS is age-appropriate and challenges the child’s June 28-August 18, 2017 Nursery School Directors developing fine and gross motor skills. 9:00am-1:00pm or 9:00-3:00pm. School hours are from 9:00am-12:30pm Extended hours are available or 9:00am-2:30pm. (Monday-Thursday 7:00am-6:00pm INFANT DAY CARE Friday 7:00am-4:00pm) Extended hours are available, Warm, loving, reliable care in a nurturing Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm, environment for infants from 2 months - Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (3:00 PM dismissal 20 months of age . during Daylight Savings Time Sabbath). Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm, Transportation is available. All food, Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (3:00 PM dismissal prepared and provided, is strictly kosher. during Daylight Savings Time Sabbath). The school year is from 9-12-16 through 6-16-17. Learn More! Visit our website at www.guraljcc.org Please call the nursery school office (516-239-1354) or visit our website www.guraljcc.org for an application and further information. www.guraljcc.org 9 JCC Early Childhood Center Afterschool Enrichment Program Welcome to the Afterschool MONDAY – WEDNESDAY – Enrichment program at the PRO SOCCER KIDS HOCKEY FOR TOTS JCC Early Childhood Center. (3 & 4 Nursery) (3 & 4 Nursery) Programs are created to enhance 2:40pm-3:40pm at Temple Israel 2:40pm-3:40pm at Temple Israel the senses and imaginations of The professional coaching staff from Pro This class will introduce your child to nursery school aged children. Soccer Kids will instruct, challenge and basic hockey skills. Children will have fun, Classes are designed to emphasize facilitate development of your child’s skills in get exercise and learn sportsmanship. the game from the beginner level onward. Equiptment will be provided. both individual development and Your child will learn the rules, strategy and 8 child minimum social interaction with other children. sportsmanship that will further enhance Children are encouraged to explore his enjoyment of soccer. Pro Soccer Kids Member $279 their creativity through play in a provides all equipment (age appropriate Late pick-up $187 soccer balls, t-shirts, nets, cones, etc.). safe and structured environment. 8 child minimum Member $305 Sharon Levine, BA Late pick-up $205 Early Childhood Program Coodinator Call 516-239-1354 or email [email protected] FALL 2016 – WINTER 2017 DATES: Monday September 19, 26 October 31 November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5, 12, 19 January 2, 9 THURSDAY – Tuesday September 20, 27 DANCERCISE November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (3 & 4 Nursery) December 6, 13, 20 January 3, 10 2:40pm-3:40pm at Temple Israel TUESDAY – Wednesday September 21, 28 KARATE WITH WARREN LEVI Dancercise will feature fitness music, rhythms November 2, 9, 16, 30 and beats giving children an outlet to jump, (3 & 4 Nursery) December 7, 14, 21 shake and while developing confidence and January 4, 11 2:40pm-3:40pm at Temple Israel self-esteem. Dance choreography will be This class will develop self confidence, broken down into child-friendly routines. Thursday September 15, 22, 29 coordination and discipline. It’s the perfect recipe for fitness fun. October 6, 27 November 3, 10, 17 8 child minimum 8 child minimum December 1, 8, 15, 22 Member $305 Member $330 January 5 Late pick-up $205 Late pick-up $221 Learn More! Visit our website at www.guraljcc.org Please call the nursery school office (516-239-1354) or visit our website www.guraljcc.org for an application and further information. 10 www.guraljcc.org