2015 october- december mjcc scene

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Memphis JewishCommunity Center

Memphis Jewish Community Center

6560 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38138 (901) 761-0810 jccmemphis.org

Oct-Dec 2015

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register online at jccmemphis.org/register

I can’t believe that the summer ended already.

We had an amazing time at the MJCC splashing at

the outdoor pool, making new friends in summer

camp, and getting fit in the fitness center.

I want to wish you a sincere Shanah Tova,

Happy New Year, and I hope

that you all have a meaningful

High Holiday season. Please

check out the holiday closure

schedule on the next page.

This fall we will kick off our

third Jewish Literary and Cultural

Arts Festival. Beginning Thursday,

October 15, and running through

Wednesday, November 18, we

will have a varied and dynamic group of critically

acclaimed authors and artists, including Ambassador

Dennis Ross, native Memphian Alan Lightman, Rabbi

Sherre Hirsch, Faye and Jonathan Kellerman, and

many others. Festival details are on pages 12 and 13.

We are also thrilled that our first Israeli in

Residence, interdisciplinary artist Shirel Horovitz, will

be here for four weeks in October and November

to share her many talents with us. Shirel will be

lecturing, leading workshops, and collaborating with

the community to present a final gallery exhibit.

Israelis in Residence is a three-part series through

the Center for Jewish Living and Learning, a new

department at the MJCC which is being underwritten

by the Lemsky Endowment Fund. This series will

bring Israelis with a range of specialties to Memphis

to share with us throughout the year. More details

about Shirel’s visit can be found on page 15.

Be sure to join me at Dueling Pianos at the

J on Saturday, October 10, at 8pm. We will be

transforming the MJCC lobby into your favorite

piano bar with an open bar and hors-d'oeuvres—a

great event for anyone 21+. See page 15 for more

information about Dueling Pianos at the J.

The kids will have a blast at

Camp 365 School's Out programs

during Veteran’s Day, Fall Break,

and Winter Break. Register soon

to guarantee a spot for your child.

Find more information on page 6.

We have teamed up with

the Junior Grizzlies Basketball

program to bring the best of the

best to our youth sports program. There will be

a fall/winter league for Jr. Kindergarten through

grade 4, and a winter/spring league for grades

5-12. You can find information about this and

other athletics programs on pages 18 and 19.

And, finally, save the date for our third annual

MJCC Health and Wellness Expo on Sunday,

January 17, 2016. It will be a day filled with

health and wellness, including group fitness

classes, vendors, workshops, and so much

more. Be on the lookout for more details.

Please let me know if you have any questions or

concerns. I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Gary Makowsky

a letter from our chairman

Gary Makowsky MJCC Chairman of the Board

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Registering for MJCC classes has never been easier!

Just check the dates, and then check your calendar! Class registration for the whole family

is a snap, whether online or at the Member Services Desk. Give us a call at (901) 761-0810 if

you have any questions, and we’ll be glad to help.

Fri 3:15 – 4:15pm | 8/3 – 10/1 | $100 fee/$85m | 1743

class day and time datesprice

discount price

for members

course number

MJCC Upcoming Holiday Schedule

Holiday Date Hours

Labor Day Mon, Sep 7 8am–5:45pm

Rosh Hashanah

Sun, Sep 13Open Regular

Hours

Mon, Sep 14 Closed

Tue, Sep 15 Closed

Yom KippurTue, Sep 22 Close at 4pm

Wed, Sep 23 Closed

Sukkot

Sun, Sep 27Open Regular

Hours

Mon, Sep 28 Closed

Tue, Sep 29 Closed

Shemini Atzeret

Sun, Oct 4Open Regular

Hours

Mon, Oct 5 Closed

Simchat Torah Tue, Oct 6 Closed

Thanksgiving

Wed, Nov 25

Close at 7:45pm

Thu, Nov 26 Closed

Fri, Nov 27 8am–5:45pm

ChristmasThu, Dec 24 5:45am–7:45pm

Fri, Dec 25 8am–3:45pm

New Year's Eve Thu, Dec 31Close at 5:45pm

New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1 Closed

Check jccmemphis.org/hours for updates.

in this issue

ContentsEarly Childhood Center 4Cheer and Gymnastics 5Little Ladies Tea Party 5J Club After-School Program 5Kids' Night Out Hanukkah Party 5Camp 365 6Adult Services 7–8Jewish Family Service 9Shainberg Art Gallery 10Campus For Holistic Learning 11MJCC Jewish Cultural and Literary Festival 12–13Dueling Pianos At The J 14Art House 14Music Lessons 14Center for Jewish Living and Learning

& The Israel Center 15Markell School of Dance/Senior

Adult Dance Outings 16FitRanx for Kids 17Stott Pilates Studio 17Wellness Staff Spotlight 18Personal Training 18Health and Wellness Expo 18Basketball 19Taekwondo 20Developmental Sports 20Tennis 20Aquatics 21MJCC Staff Directory 22MJCC Tributes 23–Back CoverJewish Family Service Tributes Back Cover

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early childhood center

Bricks, Bytes, BotsOur unique curriculum ensures kids are never bored

as they experience a wide variety of activities on

a rotating basis. Children will work on laptops or

tablets and learn computer language, concepts,

skills, and keyboarding. In addition, children will

complete age-appropriate building, engineering

and construction using Duplo, LEGO, and other

materials. Robotic lessons introduce robotics

vocabulary and age-appropriate programming

with hands on robot building and action!

Transition and Pre-K • 3 by 12/31/15Wed 3:15-3:45pm | 10/14–11/11 | $94 fee/$75m | 3025Wed 3:15-3:45pm | 11/18–12/16 | $94 fee/$75m | 3028

Pre-K and JK • 3 by 8/15/15Wed 2:30-3pm | 10/14–11/11 | $94 fee/$75m | 3023Wed 2:30-3pm | 11/18–12/16 | $94 fee/$75m | 3024

Master ChefsMs. Susan has great culinary ideas to share with

your child this fall! Cooking is a lifelong skill that is

artistic, creative and sometimes surprising! We’ll

give kids a taste of recipes, culinary skills, basic

nutrition, literacy, and cooperation. Your child

will love being in the kitchen with Ms. Susan!

Transition, Pre-K, JK • 3 by 12/31/15Thu 2:15–2:45 pm | 10/15–12/17 | $129 fee/$104m | 3029No class 11/26

Yeladim YogaMs. Amy Hutcheson is excited to be teaching

yoga this session! Little Yogis will learn basic

yoga poses and breathing practices through

the use of games, art, and storytelling. We

will build a great foundation for positive body

awareness, motor skills, and self-control.

Transition, Pre-K, JK • 3 by 12/31/15Fri 3:15–3:45pm | 10/16–12/18 | $129 fee/$104m | 3030

No class 11/27

Toddler SportsYour child will be introduced to basic soccer, basketball, football, and baseball skills as well as fun, interactive games during this stimulating class. In a group setting, your child will practice gross motor skills such as kicking, catching, and throwing as well as fine motor skills such as grasping and hand-eye coordination. Positive social skills are encouraged by teaching children to wait patiently and take turns.

Older Toddler and Transition • 2 by 8/15/15MonWed 3:15–3:45pm | 10/12–11/11 | $113 fee/$90m | 3032MonWed 3:15–3:45pm | 11/16–12/16 | $101 fee/$81m | 3033No class 11/25

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youth

MJCC Stars Tumble JumpersIntroduces young students to the basics of gymnastics. Each session will include new games and skills, ensuring that class time is not only instructional, but also memorable and engaging!Pre-K, JKMon 3:15–3:45pm | 10/12–12/7 | $175 fee/$150m | 2970

MJCC Stars Cheer TrainingWhether your child is entering the cheer world for the first time, or already has some cheer experience, they can join us for training in a fun and approachable environment, in preparation for school squad tryouts.AGES 5-12Mon 4:15–5:15pm | 10/12–12/7 | $175 fee/$125m | 2967

MJCC Stars Gymnastics Level 1Basic tumbling, flexibility, and the uneven bars.AGES 5-12Wed 4–5pm | 10/7–12/9 | $175 fee/$150m | 2968

MJCC Stars Gymnastics Level 2Improve the skills and flexibility learned through the first level of training, preparing them for even more fun, and, if they choose, entry into the competitive level.AGES 5-12Wed 5–6pm | 10/7–12/9 | $175 fee/$150m | 2969

J ClubAfter-School ProgramThe perfect place for kids to get help with their homework, have free time in our newly renovated game room, participate in staff-led activities, make new friends, and enjoy the chance to run around in a safe environment. A snack is served each day, and staff will escort your child to and from their after-school activities at the MJCC like dance, swim team, or taekwondo.

Register for five days a week, just one, or anything in between!

Call (901) 761-0810 or register in person at the Member Services Desk in the lobby.

Grades K–6 Mon–Fri 3–6pm • 8/10/2015–5/27/2016

Attendance Yearly Fees** Class #5 days/week $2225/$1854m 2926

4 days/week $1780/$1483m 2927

3 days/week $1335/$1112m 2928

2 days/week $890/$742m 2929

1 day/week $445/$370m 2930

5 w/transport* $3612/$2892m 2931

4 w/transport* $2892/$2314m 2932

3 w/transport* $2169/$1735m 2933

2 w/transport* $1446/$1156m 2934

1 w/transport* $723/$587m 2935*Transport includes Riverdale and Bornblum Jewish Community School only.

**Fees may be pro-rated based on enrollment date.

All monthly payments are paid the month prior to services. Days of attendance must be selected at the time of registration and remain consistent.

Game Room HoursSat 2–5pm • Sun 10am–4:45pmKids age 6–11 whose parents remain in the building can be dropped off at the game room and signed in with our game room attendant. This is a great place for kids to hang out and have fun until a parent comes to sign them out.

Little Ladies Tea PartyAge 4–Grade 3

Sun, Sep 27 • 2:30–4pmYou are cordially invited to

join us for an afternoon of tea, special crafts,

and fun! All dolls are welcome and

punch cookies will be served.

$44 fee/$35m | #2949 Kids' Night Out Hanukkah PartySat, Dec 12 • 6–8pmGrades K–3Come play fun games with your friends and enter our dreidel tournament! Dairy snacks will be served.$12 fee/$10m | 3012

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MIFA Scheidt-Hohenberg Hot Meal ProgramProvided by the Memphis Jewish Federation

Lunch is served at 11:30am Mon–Fri and programs will begin at 12:15pm on Tue and Thu.

Meal reservations: Call (901) 761-0810 by the preceding morning before noon or sign up on the list at the Member Services Desk. Reservations for lunch on Mondays must be made BEFORE noon on preceding Friday. No names will be added after 12 noon. Minimum age for folks to eat at the MIFA

Scheidt-Hohenberg Hot Meal Program is 60. Roundtrip bus fare to and from the MJCC lunch bunch is $2 and is available on Tue, Wed, and Thu. Please contact Jennifer Roberts at (901) 259-9220 for details.

adult services

Thursdays10/1 .... Trip to Bornblum Jewish Community

School to visit their Sukkah

10/8 .... Trip to Yogurt Mountain

10/15 .... Trip to MIFA. See Jennifer for reservations.

10/22 .... Speaker: Kollel Topic: Meet the members of the Kollel

10/29 .... BINGO!!! .25/card

11/5 .... Trip to Germantown Athletic Club for Senior Expo

11/12 .... Women’s Theatre Festival of Memphis presents excerpts from A Box of Yellow Stars

11/19 .... Movie TBA

11/26 .... MJCC CLOSED for Thanksgiving

12/3 .... Speaker: Kollel Topic: Chanukah

12/10 .... Trip to St. Jude Hospital's Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion

12/17 .... Speaker: Sherwood Platt from Brooks Art Gallery

Topic: Civil Rights Activist Photography Exhibit

12/24 .... BINGO! 25¢/card

12/31 .... Trip to Dollar Store

Tuesdays10/6 .... MJCC CLOSED for Simchat Torah

10/13 .... Trip to Stax Museum. See Jennifer for reservations.

10/20 .... Visit with 7th and 8th grade students from Margolin Hebrew Academy Topic: Shabbat

10/27 .... Trivia with Jennifer from Travelennium

11/3 .... Trip to Dixon Gardens to see the Jun Kuneko exhibit. Pay What you Can.

11/10 .... Trip to Lichterman Nature Center to see the Scarecrow exhibit

11/17 .... Speaker: Michelle Dooner Topic: Arthritis

11/24 .... BINGO! 25¢/card

12/1 .... Visit from MJCC Junior Kindergartners

12/8 .... Trip to Oak Court Mall

12/15 .... Jewish Family Service Update

12/22 .... Speaker: Dory Lerner from Lichterman Nature Center

12/29 .... Trip to Blues City Thrift Store

Sunday Fun Day!Meet us there, or grab a ride for $2. Questions? Contact Jennifer at (901) 259-9220

10/11.... Day Trip to Clinton Library in Little Rock. $40 includes transportation and library admission. Dutch treat lunch in Little Rock before visiting Clinton Library. Contact Jennifer for details.

10/25.... Trip to University of Memphis for Daniel Pearl Concert.

11/1.... Ring of Fire at Germantown Community Theatre. 2:30pm showtime. Prepay at MJCC Member Services Desk. $15

12/6.... Trip to Germantown Performing Arts Center for IRIS Orchestra,featuring music from international composers. 2:00pm showtime. Prepay at MJCC Member Services Desk. $15

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Paragon Casino TripsSponsored by MJCC & Paragon National BankReservations must be made and paid in full by the Wednesday prior to the trip you are taking.

Wed 10/21 Resorts

Wed 11/18 Fitzgeralds

No trip in December

Leave MJCC at 9am • Return to MJCC at 4pm • $20 includes round-trip transportation, $5 slot play, and buffet lunch.LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!Pick up your reservation form at the Member Services Desk, complete, and mail with $20 check payable to:Paragon National Bank, Attn: Rita Fiduccia, 6300 Poplar Avenue, Suite 117 Memphis, TN 38119

adult services

Hadassah Book ClubJoin us and read novels selected by club members. The group meets the second Tue of each month.Tue 1:30-2:30pm | 9/14/2015-9/9/2016 | $12 fee/$8m | 2950

Tue 10/13The Nightingale

by Kristen Hannah

Tue 11/10The Silent Sister

by Diane Chamberlain

Tue 12/8The Debt of Tamar

by Nicole Dweck

Adult Club Monthly Luncheons12:00pm in the Belz Social Hall$5 per lunch reservation. Reservations required by Wed before the luncheon date. If you are not called by the Telephone Committee, if you need to make reservations, or if you need to cancel, call the MJCC at (901) 761-0810. Musical entertainment provided by Creative Aging.

Medicare Part D AssistanceNov 2, 3, 9, and 10 by appointment

Nov 16 and 17 walk insContact Jennifer at (901) 259-9220 to make an appointment, or walk in on Nov 16 or 17.

Beginning Bridge LessonsWed 12:30–2:30pm | 10/7–11/18 | $80 fee/$72m | 3036

No class 11/4

Acrylic PaintingMon 12/7 | 12:30–2:30pm

You will create an 8x10 abstract painting with Creative Aging artist Judith Weintraub

$30 fee/$20m | 3038

Tennessee Department of Transportation PresentationWed, Oct 14 • 6pm • at the MJCC

This program will discuss the 25 year transportation plan for the State of Tennessee based on projected population growth.

RSVP to [email protected]

Wed 10/28Mike Dougherty

Wed 11/25Side Street Steppers

Wed 12/23Soft Fire Duo

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jewish family service

JFS at the MJCC provides an array of compassionate social services and a connection to any additional services needed. We form collaborative relationships

with you, our clients, to enhance your well-being and help you thrive.

Special Needs ProgramThird ThursdaysMonthly lunch-and-learn for adults with special

needs. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy a

different program each month followed by a

time for socializing. JFS provides beverages.

Need more info? Contact Bill Monroe,

Special Needs Coordinator, at (901) 767-8511

or [email protected].

CounselingThe counseling program at JFS provides individual

and family therapy for adults and adolescents.

In addition, this program assists Holocaust

survivors with completion of Claims

Conference and Blue Card applications.

To make an appointment, or get more info,

contact JFS Counselor Rashki Osina at

(901) 259-9216 or [email protected].

VolunteeringJFS is always on the lookout for volunteers in the

following programs: Bikkur Chaverim (friendly

visitors), Handyman/Chore helpers, Staying in Touch

telephone assurance, and assisting in the office.

If you are interested in volunteering

with JFS, contact Janet Light, Intake and

Referral and Volunteer Coordinator, at

(901) 259-9211 or [email protected].

Coming UpJFS will be offering a four-week course on

grief and mourning during Oct and Nov.

Keep an eye on our website for details.

Questions? Contact JFS at (901) 767-8511 or visit jccmemphis.org/JFS.

Activity Day Time

Parents of Children with Muscular Dystrophy 1st Tuesdays 6–7pm

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Crohn's and Colitis 1st Tuesdays 7–8pm

Caregivers of Seniors 2nd Tuesdays 6–7pm

Grief Support 3rd Tuesdays 6–7pm

Caregivers of Adults with Special Needs 4th Tuesdays 2–3pm

Caregivers of Children and Teens with Special Needs

4th Tuesdays 5:30–6:30pm

Children of Divorce 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 5–9pm

Volunteer Lunch and Learn 3rd Wednesdays 12–1pm

Volunteer Orientation 3rd Wednesdays 5:30–7pm

For more info on our support groups or programming, contact Marla Staton, JFS Administrative Assistant, at (901) 767-8511 or [email protected].

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shainberg art gallery

Keron Psillas: Loss and Beautyin the Gallery Oct 15 – Nov 6Opening and Artist Lecture Thu, Oct 15 at 7:30pmKeron Psillas, photographer and essayist, kicks off the Jewish Literary and Cultural Festival with Loss and Beauty, Creating Solace in a Land of Infinite Sorrow.

Psillas' project was inspired by Hannelore Brenner’s book The Girls of Room 28, which tells the story of fourteen survivors with an emphasis on how creative acts of writing, drawing, singing, and performing were sustaining and healing for them. Through this inspiration, Psillas took images of the loss of the Holocaust and layered them with images showing the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Each photograph is accompanied by an essay that shares the reality of the image.

SAVE THE DATE for the MJCC Holiday Gift and Art Show • Dec 6–7Do your Hanukkah shopping with regional artisans!

Artists, vendor spots are still available. Contact Amy Israel at [email protected] or call (901) 259-9209.

Jin and John PowellDec 8–Jan 22A trained figurative artist, Jin Powell's work integrates transitional techniques with boundless modern thought in a mixed-media format. Each work projects the true feminine experience with elegance, a beauty that seems illusory, a surreal emotion. Each work is imbued with a sense of movement, capturing the heart with a smile.

As a sculptor, John Powell's art is a mirror of his thoughts - a reflection and outward manifestation of my physical and psychological journey. "Whether I'm working with wood, metals, or stone, and regardless of the nature of the experience , I end with something of beauty that captures a part of my being – my unpredictable life."

Shirel Horovitz: Israeli Artist in ResidenceMJCC Israeli Artist In Residence Oct 19–Nov 19Opening Wed, Nov 11 at 7:30pmHorovitz studied in a women's Yeshiva, served in an intelligence unit in the IDF, traveled through India, and lived in London for a year as an exchange student, all before receiving her BFA in 2007 from Jerusalem's Bezalel Academy of Art. She is now working as an independent artist in her Tel Aviv studio after recently completing her Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Art at Tel Aviv University.

A social artist who creates performances and installations exploring gaps, tensions, and possibilities that exist between disciplines, communities, objects, and places, Horovitz has exhibited in major galleries and art festivals in Tel Aviv and is a regular guest lecturer of the fine art department at Bezalel Academy of Art. Alongside her art practice, she gives lectures and leads art workshops with a variety of organizations.

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campus for holistic learning

Life Learning Series @ the JThe Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer

Book Workshop Series

Ages 18+Join us for a 5-week series on

personal intention, guided

by Wayne Dyer’s book and

facilitated by Paige Scheinberg.

We will learn to view intention

from a new perspective and to

apply the book's principles into our daily lives.

Mon 7–8pm | 10/2–11/9 | $60 fee/$50m | 2962Tue 12:30-1:30pm | 10/13–11/10 | $60 fee/$50m | 2961

Fill Your Life with Gratitude

Art Workshop

Ages 15+Grateful responses to life can lead to more energy,

greater happiness, and better relationships. Come

learn more about gratitude and create a piece of art

that will inspire your daily gratitude practice with

Paige Scheinberg. No previous art experience needed.

Mon 6:30–8:30pm | 11/16 | $45 fee/$35m | 2964Tue 12:30–2:30pm | 11/17 | $45 fee/$35m | 2963

About Paige Scheinberg, MS, ATR, CZTPaige is a well-being enthusiast and lover

of all things creative. She has worked with

all ages in community and private settings,

hospitals, schools, and art and yoga studios.

An art therapist and wellness professional,

Paige's passion is to help you cultivate sustainable

happiness, flourish through creative experiences

and self-expression, and let your light shine.

Private Zentangle Art Lessonswith Paige Scheinberg, Certified Zentangle

TeacherLearn and explore

this fun, easy-to-

learn, relaxing art

form for children,

teens, and adults. The

fee is $60/hr for the

community or $50/hr

for MJCC members.

For more information and to schedule your

class, email [email protected].

Healing Meditationwith Daniel Lamontagne

Ages 18+Deepen your meditation and connect with your

inner self through the divine energies of the

heart. You will also explore the practical usage of

these energies in healing yourself and others.

Mon 7–8:30pm | 10/26–12/14 | $165 fee/$155m | 2960

Mindful Meditation CircleTuesdays at 7pm

Silent meditation quiets the mind, relaxes the body,

and helps develop the non-judgmental awareness

called mindfulness. Many find that meditation

eases the pressures and stress of daily life.

Individuals with varying levels of experience and

from diverse meditation practices are welcome.

Contact Nancy Shapiro at (901) 484-1982

for more information.

The MJCC is dedicated to the health, happiness, and personal growth of our membership and the community. With the intention of being a neighborhood spiritual center, the MJCC’s Campus for Holistic Learning connects participants to experiential learning, meditation, lecture series, film festivals, book festivals, classes, and so much more.

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Keron PsillasThu, Oct 15 • 7:30pm • Free!

Loss and Beauty: Creating Solace in a Land of Infinite SorrowPsillas will give an artist talk about how she sought beauty among the loss and destruction of the Holocaust. Through her photographs and essays, she illustrates the power of beauty and love overcoming darkness and evil. More artist info on page 10. Exhibit in the gallery through Nov 5.

Faye and Jonathan KellermanSat, Oct 17 • 7:45pm • $10

Meet the KellermansThe Murderer's DaughterIn Partnership with 100newfamilies.com Dessert Reception sponsored by RVW CorporationJoin us as we welcome Jonathan and Faye Kellerman and hear about Jonathan's newest release, The Murderer's Daughter. Book Signing to follow.

Alan LightmanMon, Oct 19 • 7:30pm • $15/$12m

At Malco Ridgeway Four

Screening RoomAlan Lightman in conversation with Jimmy OgleAlan Lightman's latest book chronicles his return to Memphis, in an attempt to understand the origins he so eagerly left behind forty years earlier. An unforgettable family saga centered around the family patriarch, M.A. Lightman, that extends from 1880 to the present, set against the backdrop of Memphis—the rhythm and blues, the barbecue and pecan pie, the segregated society—and including personal encounters with Elvis, Martin Luther King Jr., and E. H. “Boss” Crump.

Shirel HorovitzWed, Oct 21 • 7:30pm • Free!

Israeli Artist in Residence: Israeli Art as a Window to Israeli SocietyZionism, religion, the conflict, gender, socio-economic divides, and other issues often come into play in the images and forms of Israeli art. In this lecture, a dynamic exploration of the historical and contemporary Israeli art scenes, Shirel Horovitz will share a fresh look and an insider's point of view on central issues in Israeli society.

More artist info on page 10. Exhibit in the gallery beginning Nov 11.

Dani Klein ModisettThu, Oct 29 • 7:30pm • $15/$12m

Take My Spouse, Please: How to Keep Your Marriage Happy, Healthy, and Thriving by Following the Rules of ComedyIn love, as in comedy, timing is everything. Turns out the cardinal rules of comedy bear an uncanny resemblance to the “rules” of building a strong marriage. With humor and grace, Modisett shares a map for navigating your marriage through rough patches, bad jokes, and even nights when you bomb.

Rabbi Sherre HirschWed, Nov 4 • 11:30am • General $45/$36m Gold $138/$118m • Diamond $180

Thresholds: How to Thrive Through Life’s Transitions to Live Fearlessly and Regret-FreeCelebrating Empowered Women LuncheonSherre Hirsch in conversation with Leanne KleinmannRabbi Sherre Hirsch speaks of thresholds as times of transition when we are moving from the way we were accustomed to living to a new way of thinking, feeling, and being.

Ambassador Dennis RossTue, Nov 10 • 7:30pm • $15/$12m

Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to ObamaDennis Ross in conversation with Rachel ShankmanIn his new book, Ross provides a comprehensive account of America’s complicated history with Israel. Beginning with Israel’s inception, Ross chronicles the tense back-and-forth that has existed between our two countries for nearly three-quarters of a century.

Private Pre-Reception with Dennis Ross 5:45pm • $250 • LIMITED AVAILABILITYAdmission includes VIP seating for the keynote presentation at 7:30pm, an intimate setting for interaction with Ambassador Ross, a signed copy of his new book, heavy appetizers, and wine.

ArtsCulturalandLiteraryJewish Festival

FESTIVAL TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE!See the website for details! All Festival events will be at the MJCC unless otherwise indicated.

jccmemphis.org/culture

Dani Klein ModisettThu, Oct 29 • 7:30pm • $15/$12m

Take My Spouse, Please: How to Keep Your Marriage Happy, Healthy, and Thriving by Following the Rules of ComedyIn love, as in comedy, timing is everything. Turns out the cardinal rules of comedy bear an uncanny resemblance to the “rules” of building a strong marriage. With humor and grace, Modisett shares a map for navigating your marriage through rough patches, bad jokes, and even nights when you bomb.

Rabbi Sherre HirschWed, Nov 4 • 11:30am • General $45/$36m Gold $138/$118m • Diamond $180

Thresholds: How to Thrive Through Life’s Transitions to Live Fearlessly and Regret-FreeCelebrating Empowered Women LuncheonSherre Hirsch in conversation with Leanne KleinmannRabbi Sherre Hirsch speaks of thresholds as times of transition when we are moving from the way we were accustomed to living to a new way of thinking, feeling, and being.

Ambassador Dennis RossTue, Nov 10 • 7:30pm • $15/$12m

Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to ObamaDennis Ross in conversation with Rachel ShankmanIn his new book, Ross provides a comprehensive account of America’s complicated history with Israel. Beginning with Israel’s inception, Ross chronicles the tense back-and-forth that has existed between our two countries for nearly three-quarters of a century.

Private Pre-Reception with Dennis Ross 5:45pm • $250 • LIMITED AVAILABILITYAdmission includes VIP seating for the keynote presentation at 7:30pm, an intimate setting for interaction with Ambassador Ross, a signed copy of his new book, heavy appetizers, and wine.

ArtsCulturalandLiteraryJewish Festival

FESTIVAL TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE!See the website for details! All Festival events will be at the MJCC unless otherwise indicated.

jccmemphis.org/culture

Nicole DweckThu, Nov 12 • 7:30pm $15/$12m

The Debt of TamarNicole Dweck in conversation with Professor Stephen TabachnickBorn into one of the world's wealthiest families during the the time of the Inquisition, secret Jewess Dona Gracia Nasi was destined to become one of the most sought after heiresses in all of Catholic Europe—that is, until she became one of the most hunted. Having secretly funded an underground movement that rescued Jews from the flames of the Inquisition for years, Dona Gracia Nasi herself eventually had to embark on the harrowing journey that would take her and her family from the hells of persecution to an unlikely sanctuary in the Middle East: the Ottoman Empire.

Join bestselling novelist Nicole Dweck as she chronicles this stunning yet little-known story and takes readers on a journey to World War II Paris and the creation of Israel to illuminate its larger place in Jewish history.

Letty Cottin PogrebinWed, Nov 18 • 7:30pm $15/$12m

Single Jewish Male Seeking Soul MateFeminist icon, activist, national lecturer, founding editor and writer for Ms. Magazine, and author of 11 books, Letty Cottin Pogrebin’s novel follows Zach Levy, the left-leaning son of Holocaust survivors who promises his mother that he’ll marry within the tribe. But when Zach falls for Cleo, an African-American activist who grew up in Memphis during the time of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, he must reconcile the family he loves with the woman who might be his soul mate.

Pogrebin will speak about the impact of inherited trauma (like the Holocaust or slavery) on past and future generations, the tension between romantic love and responsibility to one's people, and the changing relationship between Blacks and Jews in America.

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Dueling Pianos at the J Sat, Oct 10 • 8–11pm

For one night only, the MJCC lobby will be transformed into a dueling piano bar. Get

ready for a fun, lively, high-energy time as the musicians take your requests and the audience becomes part of the show!

Ages 21+ • MJCC Members Only • $20/person • Reg #2952

Admission includes appetizers and open bar with beer and wine.

jccmemphis.org/piano

Music LessonsDerek Brookshire has served for the last two summers as our

MJCC Day Camp Music Specialist and has taught music for

over 10 years at various schools and academies. His musical

background is made up of the Delta traditions that spawned

blues, jazz, rock and roll, and soul. He holds a degree in Jazz

Guitar Performance from the University of Memphis. Derek

is available to teach guitar, piano, banjo, and mandolin.

Contact Derek at (901) 604-9414 or brookshireartstudio@

gmail.com for questions or to arrange lesson times.

art house

Open Art StudioSundays, 9–11am • Pay your age (up to $8)

Bring your whole family! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Private Art LessonsCall Amy Hutcheson at 901.409.7515

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center for jewish living and learning & the israel center

Israeli Artist in Residence: Shirel Horovitz A project and installationFor our first major program of the Center for Jewish Living and Learning & The Israel Center, we are lucky enough to host Shirel Horovitz as our first Israeli Artist in Residence.

As the foundation for her month-long project, Horovitz will research the connections between the city of Memphis and its Jewish community. During her residency, she will meet with a variety of groups in Memphis, leading workshops and sessions constructed around questions of place and identity—the daily routes in the city, the personal stories woven with the collective history of the city, and the mutual imprints exchanged between city and people. These explorations and stories will be translated into fabricated objects that will form the raw materials Horovitz

will use to assemble the final installation.

Horovitz will be lecturing as part of the MJCC Jewish Literary and Cultural Arts Festival, offering a community-wide lecture on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 pm (see more information on page 12).

She will also offer multiple workshops with a maximum of 15 people in each workshop. No prior art experience is needed to join, and your participation will help us ensure that her final Shainberg Art Gallery installation reflects the diversity of the Memphis Jewish community. Keep an eye out for the dates and times of the different workshops to be announced.

You can sign up for a workshop by contacting Heather Kufert at [email protected] or (901) 259-9227.

Heather Kufert is the Director of Jewish Innovation and Engagement as part of the new Center for

Jewish Living and Learning at the MJCC.Heather, who grew up in Charlotte, NC, began shaping her

Jewish identity through the lens of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) youth movement and camping system. At

Florida State University (FSU), she studied elementary education, while becoming deeply involved with FSU Hillel.

Inspired to work in the Jewish community, Heather spent five years as the Program Director at Temple Israel in

Tallahassee, Florida, where she created and developed innovative programs for all ages and frequently led services as Cantorial Soloist her last two years. She recently received

dual master degrees in Jewish Professional Leadership and Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University.

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Memphis Jewish Community Center

Markell School of

Dance Dance Outings!The Markell School of Dance is partnering with the MJCC's Adult Services Department to offer Dance Outings, an opportunity for our young dancers and senior adults to experience the great variety of dance and movement performances Memphis has to offer. Tickets are limited and are first-come, first-served. On the day of each performance, a JCC representative will have your tickets in the venue lobby. All sales are final and no refunds will be given.

Questions? Contact Jenni Nettleton, Markell School of Dance Director, at (901) 259-9215 or [email protected].

Billy Elliot the Musical Playhouse on the SquareSun, Sep 6 at 2pm • $20 fee/$18m • *Ages 13+Set in a northern English town amidst the turbulent 1984 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspiring tale of one boy’s journey as he exchanges his boxing gloves for dancing shoes. Featuring music by Elton John, The New York Times declares that it “isn’t a dance show; it’s about why people need dance.”*Is Billy Elliot good for kids? The show is littered liberally with the sort of bad language you’d expect to find in a blue-collar community during tough times. A few mildly violent riot scenes and a 2+ hour runtime may make the show unsuitable for some youngsters.

Ailey IIAlvin Ailey American Dance TheatreThu, Oct 15 at 7pm • $32 fee/$30m • Ages 8+"indefatigable, virtuosic and relentlessly sexy" —Los Angeles Times

Back by popular demand, Ailey II, the celebrated younger company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country's best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today's most outstanding choreographers.

Romeo & Juliet Ballet Memphis at Playhouse on the SquareSun, Oct 18 at 2pm • $12 fee/$10m • Ages 12+Poetry in motion as Shakespeare's lovers, feuding families, and dueling bravados encapsulate the timeless tale. Steven McMahon’s Romeo & Juliet, set to the iconic score by Sergei Prokofiev, made its debut in April 2011 and returns to Playhouse on the Square to kick-off Ballet Memphis’ mainstage season. The three-act ballet, while based on one of the most popular stories in the world, is enduring in its own right.

House Happening 3 Project:Motion at the Woodruff-Fontaine HouseSun, Dec 20 (time TBD) • $22 fee/$20m • All AgesProject: Motion, Memphis’ modern dance collective, returns to the Woodruff-Fontaine House for their third annual joint fundraiser event. This is a family-friendly performance where the audience will experience dance in and around the historic Woodruff-Fontaine house. Come and be moved!

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wellness

Through specific research–based curriculum, challengers will engage in new exercises each session that help them learn to enjoy fitness, test their limits, and “level up!” Each participant is allowed to test to level up after 12 workouts, and is invited to continue in classes for free after testing to the black band level.

Also, parents can join their young challengers for our Sunday workouts, helping further the commitment to setting healthy lifelong fitness goals.

Grades 2–4Sun 2–2:30pm • Tue 5–5:30pm • Thu 5–5:30pm

10/1–10/29 | $75 fee/$50m | 2904No class 10/611/1–11/29 | $75 fee/$50m | 2956No class 11/2612/1–12/29 | $75 fee/$50m | 2957

Grades 5–6Sun 2:30–3pm • Tue 5:30–6pm • Thu 5:30–6pm

10/1–10/29 | $75 fee/$50m | 2907No class 10/611/–11/29 | $75 fee/$50m | 2958No class 11/2612/1–12/29 | $75 fee/$50m | 2959

QUESTIONS?CONTACT CRAIG AT [email protected] OR (901) 259-9212

STOTT PILATES STUDIOGROUP CLASSES

Single Class $30 Fee OR $20 Member

Unlimited Monthly $240 Fee OR $120 Member

PRIVATE TRAINING*One-on-One TrainingOne Hour Session $60Half Hour Session $45

5-Session Hour Package $290

1-Hour Group Training

2 People $45 per person

3 people $35 per person

4+ people $25 per person*Member Pricing. Inquire about Fees for Community

First Time

Buyer?

3 Private

Training

Sessions for

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wellness

Personal TrainingTired of going it alone without results?

Contact Fitness Assistant Director, Craig Lewis, at [email protected] to get set up with a Personal Trainer.

First-time buyers get 3 one-hour sessions for just $99.

Wellness Staff SpotlightStephanie Johnson, Fitness Director

Stephanie is originally from Savannah, GA. She comes to Memphis after 6 years of working with the JCC in Savannah. She brings with her not only her family (husband Billy, and their children Zoe and Vasili), but also more than seventeen

years of experience in the fitness industry.

Stephanie’s passion for fitness started in high school when she started working with her fellow athletes as a student athletic trainer.

Stephanie graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Minor in Athletic Training, and then a Master of Science in Kinesiology.

Stephanie loves to watch movement patterns and work on the imbalances that people are facing before moving them further with their workouts.

The athletic trainer kicks in when someone is post-rehab and they are not continuing their exercises from rehabilitation. This is an important factor that she has noticed over the years that can and will cause imbalances in the older population. Stephanie has been a Personal Trainer for seventeen years and an Exercise Physiologist for fifteen years.

She is always willing to step up and step out to help anyone in need.

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HEALTH &WELLNESSEXPO

Save the date!

Sun, Jan 17

2016

Vendor and exhibitor spots are still available. Contact Amy Israel at [email protected] or call (901) 259-9209.

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athletics

Junior Grizzlies BasketballYour child will have fun while developing the individual and team skills necessary for future basketball play, from school to league and everywhere in between.

Fall/Winter LeaguesRegistration deadline for Fall/Winter is Oct 18.

Co-ed • Jr. K–KindergartenSun 1:30–2:30pm, Wed 4:15–5pm 10/25–12/13 | $155 fee/$125m | 2986

Co-Ed • Grades 1–2Sun 2:30–3:30pm, Wed 5–6pm 10/25–12/13 | $190 fee/$150m | 2987

Boys • Grades 3–4Wed 6–7pm 10/25–12/13 | $190 fee/$150m | 2988

Winter/Spring LeaguesBoys • Grades 5–6SunTue 4:30–5:30pm 11/15/15–3/6/16 | $315 fee/$225m | 2991

Boys • Grades 7–8MonThu 4:30–5:30pm 11/16/15–3/6/16 | $315 fee/$225m | 2992

Boys • Grades 9–12

SunTueThu 5:30pm-6:30pm 11/15/15–3/6/16 | $315 fee/$225m | 2993

Girls • Grades 7–11Sun 12:30–1:30pm, Wed 6–7pm 11/15/15–3/6/16 | $190 fee/$150m | 2994

NEW! Girl Power BasketballFocuses on basketball fundamentals and shooting techniques. Registration deadline for Girl Power is Oct 8.

Girls • Ages 6–11Sun 12:30–1:30pm, Tue 4:30–5:30pm | 10/25–12/13 | $155 fee/$125m | 2985

Youth Basketball ClinicsGrades 1–6These clinics will cover all aspects of the game from ball handling to shooting, and more. We'll also have challenging contests and fun prizes!

Columbus DayMon, Oct 12 • 9am–2pm | $75 fee/$50m | 2989

Veterans DayWed, Nov 11 • 9am–2pm | $75 fee/$50m | 2990

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TaekwondoBeginner: Ages 3–5This class focuses on basic stances, blocks, and

strikes. Semester goals include testing for a

new rank and improving self-control, balance,

coordination, memory, and strength.

MonThu 2:30–3:15pm | 10/12–12/17 | $250 fee/$200m | 2974

All Ranks: Ages 5–12Continued emphasis on previous skills, plus

basic drills, partnership exercises, strength

training, sparring, and board breaking.

MonThu | 3:30–4:15pm | 10/12–12/17 | $250 fee/$200m | 2975

Developmental SportsOur Smart Start program is an innovative

step-by-step approach that builds

confidence and self-esteem in a fun and safe

sports environment. Baseball, basketball,

football, golf, soccer, tennis and more!

Ages 3–5TueThu 3:15–4pm | 10/13–12/17 | $250 fee/$200m | 2976

TennisMini Champs: Jr. K–Grade 3Introduce your child to the fundamentals of tennis.MonWed 3:30–4:30pm | 10/12–12/2 | $225 fee/$180m | 2978

Super Servers: Grades 3–6Athletes improve their strokes and learn about agility, footwork, and point play strategy.MonThu 4:30–5:30pm | 10/12–12/3 | $225 fee/$180m | 2979

Next Level: Grades 5–9For the serious junior player who wants to train hard and focus on fitness, strokes, strategy, and competition.MonWed 5:30–6:30pm | 10/12–12/2 | $225 fee/$180m | 2980

Varsity Prep: Grades 9–12Sharpen skills for varsity season!Thu 5:30–6:30pm | 10/15–12/3 | $115 fee/$90m | 2981

Intermediate Adult Tennis Clinic: Ages 17+Get some exercise and sharpen your skills!Thu 6:30–7:30pm | 10/15–12/3 | $225 fee/$180m | 2982

Adult Tennis Beginner Clinics: Ages 17+Teaches how to execute in player point situations, while brushing up on the basic skills of the game.

MenSun 9:30–10:30am | 10/11–11/29 | $225 fee/$180m | 2983WomenMon 6:30–7:30pm | 10/12–11/30 | $225 fee/$180m | 2984

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mjcc staff directory

Amy IsraelCultural Arts & Judaic Enrichment Director(901) [email protected]

Anna ShabtaySenior Vice President for Communications and Special Projects(901) [email protected]

Barbara ByasseeBookkeeper(901) [email protected]

Craig LewisFitness Assistant Director(901) [email protected]

Dale SteeleJFS Driver(901) [email protected]

Danny FadgenAquatics Director(901) [email protected]

Gayle ResneckJFS Senior Services Manager(901) [email protected]

Heather KufertDirector of Jewish Innovation and Engagement(901) [email protected]

Janet LightJFS Intake, Referral, and Volunteer Coordinator(901) [email protected]

Janet WatsonJFS Social Services Director(901) [email protected]

Jenni NettletonMarkell School of Dance Director(901) [email protected]

Jennifer RobertsAdult Services Director(901) [email protected]

Jeremy WeiserAssistant Director and Senior Vice President for Programs(901) [email protected]

Jill SteeleCFO and Senior Vice President for Finance and Human Resources(901) [email protected]

Josh WrightSports Assistant Director(901) [email protected]

Judy FrischECC Administrative Assistant(901) [email protected]

Karen BertrandAccounts Receivable Specialist(901) [email protected]

Larry SkolnickPresident and CEO(901) [email protected]

Lindsey ChaseEarly Childhood Director(901) [email protected]

Lisa BlackledgeProgram Assistant/Camp Office Manager(901) [email protected]

Marcy StagnerEarly Childhood Assistant Director(901) [email protected]

Marla StatonJFS Administrative Assistant(901) [email protected]

Michael McGeeMember Services Manager(901) [email protected]

Norris MarcusDevelopment Director(901) [email protected]

Rashki OsinaJFS Therapist(901) [email protected]

Rhonda WhiteProgram Assistant(901) [email protected]

Robert SchneiderIT/Facilities Manager(901) [email protected]

Rosalyn KnoxSports & League Director(901) [email protected]

Sarah rushakoffGraphic Designer(901) [email protected]

Sarah SehnertExecutive Assistant(901) [email protected]

Sophie SamuelsCamp and Youth Director(901) [email protected]

Stephanie JohnsonFitness Director(901) [email protected]

Babysitting Room(901) 259-9238

MJCC Main Phone(901) 761-0810

Sports & Fitness Desk(901) 259-9229

Senior Adult office(901) 259-9225

Jewish Federation Main(901) 767-7100

JFS Main(901) 767-8511

Jewish Foundation Main(901) 374-0400

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mjcc tributesThe Mariette and Herbert Shainberg Endowment Fund receives all gifts not specifically designated for other purposes.

In Memory Of

ALAN ABISEvelyn & Jerome MakowskyRobin & Billy OrgelLyda ParkerJill & Ken SteinbergCathy & Craig Weiss

MARSHA BENDERMargo & Todd GruenRalph & Carol Yaffe

JENNIFER COHENJerome & Evelyn Makowsky

EUGENE EPSTEINMargo & Todd Gruen

WILLIAM FORTASMargo & Todd GruenAllan & Marcia HaydenJill & Ken Steinberg

CAROLE GORDONJoe & Jennifer Roberts

ALVIN GRUNERJoan & Stanley BakerDonna & Robert NathanJennifer & Joe RobertsRalph & Carol Yaffe

LEE GRYLLJerome & Evelyn Makowsky

JERRY HANOVERJamie & Glenn GoldringRayna & Michael

Greenberg & FamilyLisa LeviNicole & Jack LewisRobin & Billy OrgelJill & Ken SteinbergRalph & Carol Yaffe

SYLVIA HERSCHMANJennifer & Joe Roberts

PAULA KELMANJudie Ashkenaz & FamilyAdrien BarnesKaren BertrandPat BrownThe Burson FamilyMJCC Kindergarten ClassMadelyne & Jay DanemanKay & Frank DiBiancaGeorge & Nancy EdmondsonBari EisemanElizabeth Grodd FriedmanBetty FryCathy & Charles GlaserJudith & Joe GoldsteinRayna & Michael

Greenberg & FamilyMimi GrossmanJenny & Larry HermanMarshall Jaffe

Paula & David KaplanSara & Steve KaplanEstaline & Mel KatzLisa & Seth KaufmanDiane KingJudith KoronesNicole & Jack LewisEsther LubinJerome & Evelyn MakowskyOtto MaloneCarolyn Marshall &

Alan G. TerhuneGary & Debbie MooreLouise MorrisJim & Marilyn PaavolaPearl & David PollowJennifer & Joe RobertsIris RudenLeonid & Friderica SaharoviciDeanna & Irvin SerencoBobbie ShainbergLarry & Sophie SkolnickMargie SnetmanJill & Ken SteinbergCharlotte & Morris StraitmanBettye TownsendDebby & Ira WeinsteinCathy & Craig WeissHelen WeissSteve & Reva Ziskind

DR. MARVIN KLEINJudith & Joe Goldstein

RABBI BINYOMIN KLEINLarry & Sophie SkolnickMr. & Mrs. Elliot Wender

SonDrA LAZAruSJerome & Evelyn MakowskyRobin & Billy OrgelRochelle & Ed Wiener

BERYL MALKINNicole & Jack LewisJennifer & Joe Roberts

ALyne MATZNicole & Jack Lewis

STEVE MEDNIKOWNadine, Paul, Marc & Scott King

JON POULINPeggy & William AdlerJudie Ashkenaz & FamilyThe Burson FamilyAlvin FranklinPaul & Janet KatzJerome & Evelyn MakowskyJill & Scott NotowichLyda ParkerJoe & Jennifer RobertsThe Siegler Family

Larry & Sophie SkolnickSusan & Mike StrumingerBryna WoodmanRalph & Carol Yaffe

DONNA REISMANAlvin FranklinAllan & Marcia HaydenJerome & Evelyn MakowskyLyda ParkerMr. & Mrs. Elliot Wender

KAY USDAN SASLAWSKYPeggy & William AdlerJean & Buddy BallinLisa & Dan BarzelSarah BourlandBeverly & Dr. Robert BuchalterSusan & Barry Chase & FamilyBarbie & Ray DanMadelyne & Jay DanemanAlise & Scott DavisWendy & Dan DermerKaren & Ben DeutschBennette DragutskyBari & Rick EisemanMiriam EpsteinMr. and Mrs. Raymond EvansThe Belz FamilyThe Burson FamilyThe Siegler FamilyJanis & Pat FinanAlvin FranklinKatina GainesJamie & Glenn GoldringJudith & Joe GoldsteinRayna & Michael

Greenberg & FamilyMargo & Todd GruenBob HarmelAllan & Marcia HaydenJenny & Larry HermanMichael & Terry HettingerRobert & Mary HillickCarol & Stevan HimmelsteinBeverly Hutkin Rauch

& Joe LowenthalMichelle & Joel GreenbergSara & Steve KaplanPaul & Janet KatzCarol KierskyElaine & Ron KoenigElizabeth & Bob KohnKaren & Michael KoplonJudith KoronesJudy & Morris KrigerDebra & Stuart LazarovBethany LeveeLisa Levi

Sue Ann & Bernard LipseyLynnie & David MirvisJudy & Larry MossDonna & Robert NathanJill & Scott NotowichRobin & Billy OrgelErin OstrowMr. & Mrs. Ronald R. PerelDr. & Mrs. Charles PlesofskyJonathan RingelJoe & Jennifer RobertsSusan & Gerald RosenDiane RudnerHarry & Laurie, Jacob &

Sophie SamuelsJudy Samuels FreedmanDeanna & Irvin SerencoLisa ShapiroRonnie & Linda Ellen SklarLarry & Sophie SkolnickSusan & Sherwood StarkDr. & Mrs. Lee SteinJill & Ken SteinbergHarriet & Lou StrasbergSarah & Naftali ThomasSusan Adler ThorpDebby & Ira WeinsteinEnid & Barrie WeiserCathy & Craig WeissMr. & Mrs. Elliot WenderSally & Mark WenderMolly & Jason WexlerJoy & Larry WilkAnna Kathryn WordRalph & Carol Yaffe

ROSE SOLOMONJerome & Evelyn Makowsky

PAULA STEINNicole & Jack Lewis

SYLVIA WALTERJoan & Stanley BakerSharon BermanMr. & Mrs. Ronnie BimsteinMJCC Kindergarten ClassAlvin FranklinMr. & Mrs. Scott GeltzerMarshall JaffeSara & Steve KaplanEsther LubinJerome & Evelyn MakowskyMichael McGeeJennifer & Joe RobertsCheri & Henry Rudner & FamilyRalph & Carol YaffeBarbara & Stanley Zitron

CHRISTINA WISHNIABobbie Shainberg

NON-PROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDMEMPHIS, TN

PERMIT NO. 196

Memphis Jewish Community Center6560 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38138(901) 761-0810 • jccmemphis.org

jewish family service tributesThese gifts are designated to support social service programming at JFS at the MJCC.

In Honor OfDONNA & ROBERT GOODMAN'S ANNIVERSARY

Dr. David GoodmanJUDY ROYAL'S TWIN GRANDDAUGHTERS

Sara Zangwill

In Memory OfALAN ABIS

Steve KisberKAY USDAN SASLAWSKY

Margie & Harold Steinberg

For Recovery Of

ANDREW BOSHWITCathy & Craig Weiss

PATTI ELSTERRayna & Michael Greenberg

TARA ENGELBERGCathy & Craig Weiss

AVRON FOGELMANCathy & Craig Weiss

LISA FRISCHCathy & Craig Weiss

MITCH GOLDBERGBeverly & Dr. Bob Buchalter

DAVID GREENBERGMarcia Moskovitz

CHERYL KAPLANLarry & Sophie SkolnickCathy & Craig Weiss

RONNIE KIRSCHSara & Steve Kaplan

EVELYN MAKOWSKYPeggy & L.R. Jalenak, Jr.Marcia MoskovitzDeanna & Irvin SerencoLouise & Jerry SklarEnid & Barrie Weiser

KEN STEINBERGCathy & Craig Weiss

mjcc tributes, continuedThe Mariette and Herbert Shainberg Endowment Fund receives all gifts not specifically designated for other purposes.

In Honor Of

BIRTH OF DR. & MRS. ABIE ABITTAN'S GRANDCHILDRENEvelyn & Marlin Graber

LYNN CONROYLynn & Shmuel Susser

MADELYNE DANEMAN'S BIRTHDAYCharlotte & Morris StraitmanLynn & Shmuel Susser

MR. & MRS. PAT FINANLynn & Shmuel Susser

MICHELLE HARKAVYLynn & Shmuel Susser

MILTON KAPLAN'S BIRTHDAYEvelyn & Marlin Graber

ENGAGEMENT OF BenjAMIn LAZArov & DANIELLE BEMORASLyda Parker

IRA & BARBARA LIPMANMr. & Mrs. W.R. McGraw

GARY MAKOWSKY, INCOMING CHAIRBrett & Cori OxmanWendy & Cary RotterKay and Shelly SaslawskyCathy & Craig Weiss

FRED MINOR'S BIRTHDAYJerome & Evelyn Makowsky

HAL & RONNA NEWBURGER'S THOUGHTFULNESSJerome & Evelyn Makowsky

BETH OKEONAunt Doris & Uncle Don JacksonAunt Elaine & Uncle

Ronnie RosenbergMom & Dad Okeon

SCOTT & SHELLY OSTROW & FAMILYMyrna, Marc & Eli CohenJoanne Levine & Noah Sabin

DR. LISA USDAN BECOMING FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGYPeggy & William Adler

SHELLY ROBBINS & REED LANDAULynn & Shmuel Susser

THE BIRTH OF KAYLA BATYA SCHNEIDERBrett & Cori Oxman

IRVIN SERENCO'S BIRTHDAYMarcia Moskovitz

AUDREY & GREG SISKIND

Lynn & Shmuel Susser

JERRY & LOUISE SKLAR'S

50TH ANNIVERSARY

Sid & Anne Friedman

Martha & Jerrold Graber

Merrill Bonder & Jeff Bronze

Lynn & David Meyer

Peggy Seessel

MR. & MRS. KEN STEINBERG


MR. & MRS. HOWARD

WAGERMAN


BAr MITZvAh of enID &

BARRIE WEISER'S GRANDSON

Larry & Sophie Skolnick

CRAIG WEISS,

OUTGOING CHAIR

Wendy & Cary Rotter

Shelly Saslawsky

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