Bingo Night On Thursday, April 21, JCC Lillian Schwartz Camp families and friendsattended our annual Bingo Night Camp Scholarship Fundraiser. CampCommittee Chairs Susan Perel and Melissa Rabinovich led this eventwhich raises money to help send children to camp whose families needsome assistance. With the generous contributions of Staten Island busi-nesses, and the hard work and dedication of committee membersMichael and Susan Sannino who coordinated all of the prize dona-tions, it proved to be a wonderful night. Adults had a great time andwere entertained by the hilarious bingo caller, Oleg Rabinovich. Kidsparticipated in their own bingo event upstairs in the Weinberg YouthLounge led by SamanthaGoodman and Adam Millerand enjoyed winning awe-some toy prizes! Additionalthanks to committee volun-teers Renee Snitkoff,Joyce Cohen and RandieVitucci.

Sports Camp Fun For ages entering 4th - 8th gradesIn addition to our summer day camp, we host enrichment programs to enhance your child’s summer experience. Whether your child’s interest lies with soccer, basketball or baseball, we offer a program to suit every athlete! Contact Mike Reape, 718.475.5212 or mreape@sijcc.com for complete information.

Soccer July 11-15 and 18-22 Camp weeks 3 and 4Teaching campers soccer skills. Kids will learn the art of goal tending, passing, defensive tactics and scoring. There’ll be focused and intense training that is essential to improvement. Anything is possible in soccer. Anything canhappen on the field and we prove that you can make all the fancy footwork you need after completing our camp.

Baseball Camp July 25-29 Camp week 5Facilitated by Dan Lynch and remember ‘There’s no crying in baseball”!• Learn the art of fielding, base running, pitching and strategy • Play as a team, learn hitting strategies and coachable moments• One week of hands on drills, practice games and Gatorade!

Basketball Camp August 1-5 Camp weeks 6 and 7Facilitated by our very own Gerry Mosley ‘Shoot for Success” Founder! Gerry has extensive experience inNCAA-sanctioned leagues and will bring his dynamic style and experienced staff to our camp. We’ll provide each camperwith quality instruction in both individual and team concepts. We ensure quality teaching of fundamentals and personal-ized attention to skill development (ie zones, traps and offenses). Kids will learn the art of shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding and defense.

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CampGlenn Wechsler, MSW, Camp Co-Director 718.475.5231 gwechsler@sijcc.com Stephanie Feldman, M.S., Ed., Camp Co-Director 718.475.5232 sfeldman@sijcc.com

Camp Open House

Visit the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds located at 1131 Manor Road.

Meet the incredible camp staff, tour the beautiful wooded campgrounds

and learn about all of the programs and options available.

Sunday, June 5, 12-2pm

Camp is more than just funThere is an educational value to Camp as well. Charles W. Eliot, former president of Harvard University says, “The or-ganized summer camp is the most important step in education thatAmerica has given the world.” Columbia University Professor W.H. Kil-patrick characterizes as how “we learn what we live, only what we loveand everything we live” and suggested that “camp can thus spread amore adequate ideal of education.”What these educators are suggesting is that camp is chock full of ex-periential learning and rich tradition that no other educational expe-rience can provide.The JCC Lillian Schwartz Day Camp will provide this experience toyour child by:• Tapping into their creativity and imagination through exploration ofthe arts, music and culture • Building their strength, skills and dexterity through exceptionalsports programs• Helping them to develop interpersonal and social skills, teamworkand compassion for others It’s not too late to sign your child up! Contact Camp Directors Glenn or Stephanie for more information.

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Look Who’s Coming to Camp

ChalutzJakob AlbaneseSierra ArcuriKatherine BaybuskyQuincy Bell Jr. Timothy BelloElizabeth BentsianovBrianna BerjaouiJoshua BerkowitzMatthew BinderCharlize BrennanJeremy BrosnickLee BrosnickKevin BrueggerZahlig BrysonSarah BurchmanJude CanepaEmme CaplanBrandon CareyEvan ChasonShelby ChasonLily ChiuOlivia CohenAmanda D'AdamoAbigail DonnellyChristian DonnellyIsabella DursoJacob FairweatherGabriel FlaksmanZachary FlaksmanMax FleischmanGabriella FriedbergLeo GilmanJustin GiordanoRussell GoldsteinAlexa GravitchJenny HoAndrew HorowtizCassidy IrizarryLuke IrizarrySamuel JacobsonSean KaplanJoshua KirkBrian KleinVanessa KrakerCaitlin LaducaBriana LaneCalvin LawsonVictoria LevitinAlexa LitmanKaitlyn LutzMartin MarraccinoAnthony MendezRichard MorozovJulia NaishulerDaniel OstNathan OstKasia OwensAlexis PaolinoDonald ParillonAnthony PerlongoJohn PerlongoCourtney PriceSkyla Marie ProfitaAiden QuintanaEthan RabinovichJarinna RantanenGianna RaoScott RappaportEthan RossDylan RozellAvery SchwartzErica ShaposhnikJared Shaposhnik

Emma ShayBrianna ShukhmanTerry ShvartsmanStefania StoccoMaximus SullivanHeather Urgo/PloucherHollee Urgo/PloucherLindsey VenezianoSara VentrelloLaura WeinsteinMark WernerEvetta Zagorin

CIT-IJustin RomeoRochelle TsemekhinJoseph Vitale

CIT-IIMelissa BirnbaumMatthew BrecherGabrielle CostaJoshua GoldbergSamantha IrizarryJames Morgan PiersiakAnnie RumanovMarissa WebbErica Weile

Gan IsraelElisheva EmmerChaya EttingerShaindy GifterEsti GrunAdina HoffAriel HoffReena HoffYosefa JoffeAbigail KoplowitzElisheva KornblitAnna Leah Krinsky-AdinolfiDylan LankryIsaac LankryAbigail LeykinYael LeykinKayla MassreMoshe MassreNoah MassreSimcha MergiSam OsherMiril RosenfeldBenjamin WalfishSamantha WalfishDeedee WeinsteinEmili WeintraubJerry WeintraubJulia WeintraubAriella Zahavi

IndependenceMichelle LevyJonathan PetronicSamantha PetronicSavannah Warner

K'Ton TonNoah AlbaneseEvan AlvaradoCamila BarrosAli BelkinDaniel BenluluAlexzander BernardoMartie Dora Bernstein

Laura BeyzarovDean BoniciThomas BrueggerLiam Rand BurgessJason ChiuJordan CooperChristian Michae Cor-reaHeather DegensteinJoseph DestefanoMatteo DestefanoChristopher Di GaudioAiden DiazAlexandra DiazSarah Jane DicksLuke DonnellyMason EntisIsabel EpelmanEllis FairweatherRyan FeldmanSophia FormanAva GalloEmma GladsteinAdam GluzmanBenjamin GoldinJoshua GoldsteinKerry Anne GoldsteinSophia GoodmanMaya Ella GrabowskiDaniel HannaJack HigginsGianna KalantzisEthan KaminskyAnjali KarunadasaEmma Brooke KelnerEvan KhabinskiAllison KleinJoshua KleinFara KleinmanGabriel KleymanSabrina KrakerHayley LedermanJaden LeeSkylar LipkinSarah LitmanHayden LucenteJesse LutzMegan LutzLily LynaughLia MatoneAlexandra MatovickAlexia MckeeMadison MecciaJake MejiaGabriel Monte-LeonJordan MooreShyanne MossJulianne NewmenCharlie NygardJohn Oliveri JrJoshua OsherNaaya PatelSean PeniasCristian PintoMateo PiselliSebastien Jr. PogetNikolas ProfitaLuis Quiles, JrAva RabinovichIzabella RamosRebecca RappaportJonathan RiceJoelie Rae RileyAlex RotondoJake Schmidt

Jaden SchneiderNicholas SeelochMichael ShafiroGianna ShapiroAmina SiadAlexander SullivanEvan TellerAllegra TobackLeonard TselnikRyan TserlinElias VerardiEmme WaldmanHarrison WeissMadison WeissMadeline WernerAnthony WilliamsDaniel WissmanAhava Young WalpolaEric Zybin

MaccabiahConnor AllenDaisy AlvarezBrandon AmtzisMya BalisJared BaskinLindsey BaskinLinda BelloEmmett BergeronJason BerkowitzMadeline BeyzarovLisa Marie BrincatRebekah BrunoAnna Rose BurchmanJessica BurdmanMaggie CaplanAlbert CardoneErica ChiorazziNicole CooperDave CoopermanMia CutronaJulie DerkatchStefani Caballer EhrlichGianna FalconeMadison FleischmanDavid GodovichDavid GoldbergAllen GoldinGariella GonzalezRachel GreensteinAlexander HawkesShay HernandezJasmyn JordanAriel KapulAlexandra KaufmanDanielle KezeliEric KholodovskyShane KirkBenjamin KoresBrandon LiberzonVictoria LodatoMatthew LutzJulianne MagnusCarsten MahlerJohn MendezMichael MendezPaulina MendezZachary Monte-LeonJonathan MyhreAlex NaishulerCachoiera NorrisJared PolancoAlexandra RitzerDaniel Ross

Daniel RowanBrianna RozellSteven SchwartzmanBenjamin ShapiroCameron ShermanNicole ShevchenkoDana SiegelIsaac SnitkoffKimberly SokolDavid TraubMark TretyakSam TsirulnikovAlexus Urgo/PloucherDaniel VanoJason VoskRyan ZagorinGeorge ZarouKatherine Zarou

Marvin's CampJolene Marie AbolafiaAndrew BauchAdam BernicoffBrian BestAngel BrunoAngel BrunoVincent CarrasquilloRafael ColonDavid DabulisRobert De LucaJames DestefanoAshley FiorelloCharles FiorelloOlivia GarganoJohnny GilmanJames GlaunerMarykate GorryKyle GravitchVictoria GuglielettiNataly HernandezYosef IbrahimPeter InnocentiCharles KernerIsiah KirklandBrendan KuhlEthan KupershteinLucas LernerMitchell LevineMaya MaklerTeresa MarianoWilson MartinezElizabeth MclaughlinDevin MinunniLance MoralesNicole MottolaKerri ObremskiChristian OttesenEvan PatelJason PazBrandon RomandettiJenna ScarpaChristopher SianiHenry SmithLaura SterlacciNicholas TagliamonteOwen ThomasHunter VerderosaAnthony WatkinsRobert WiseLuke Zaloom

RamahQuincy Bell Jr.

Geoffrey GinDaniel GreenbergCalvin LawsonAmit Lev-AriGuy Lev-AriJustin Saltiel

ShalomRebecca AguayoAnthony AltobelliChristopher AltobelliJustin ArroyoMichael AvilesSamantha BaliceZackary BentsianovOlivia BinderPeyton BradleyArielle BunevitskyNoah Ethan BurgessKarina CaraballosoGabriela ChajetSara ChiuDavid CohenSophia DeaneAndrew DiazMatthew EisensteinStephanie EngPatrick FlanaganBenjamin FormanMichelle FriedmanGabriel GarciaSydney GarganoRussell GellerHannah GleyzerJoshua GluzmanDavid GoldinTiffany GoldsteinZachery GoldsteinEthan GoodmanGarett GuninRebecca GuzmanEthan GviliEitan HaleviLouis Thomas HamiltonAidan HidalgoJeffrey HorowitzChristian InnocentiArie IoselevichDavid IosifEvelyn JacobsonAlexa KholodovskyAnthony KrakerAlexa KrauseLeah KuhlLena LanePhillip Steven LedermanClaudia LeeDavid Josef LenderMichael LodatoNoah LorczakHeather LucenteOliver LuoAidan LutzDaniel MarraccinoIsabella MatoneMatthew MittigaRobin MoralesSamantha MoserAlan NesterenkoCaitlin NewmenEmily NewmenNoshi NorrisBrendon PaolinoEllyse Parillon

Shivaan PatelSophie PogetJaria RantanenSofia RevichJared ReyesJack ReynoldsBrianna RodriguezEmily RosinJake RudloffJustin SaltielAlexandra ScalaDominick ScalaAmanda SchofieldLeia SchwartzLuke SchwarzrockJayden SherriffeKarina ShlionskyZachary TinnerelloJustin TsemekhinJohn VitucciKaitlyn VitucciBrandon VoskLuke WeinsteinCole WienerMatthew WissmanAnthony Zell

Teen TravelAlexis Aguilar-CalaKristen Aguilar-CalaDaniel AllenMichael AtallaJared BrecherThomas ChristmanAndrew CohenAlison CoopermanSkylar CurwinMarley CutronaBrandon CutrupiJessica DalliDana FriedmanJessica GoldbergAlexa GoldblumMax GoldblumAdam GreensteinSara GreensteinArielle HaleviSkyler HandAshley HershAmanda JacobowitzLaura JanosikSimon LambertNoah LanciaAlyxandra MagnusAngelina MartinezBrandon MckennaPaul PearlmutterSarah PhilipsonBrooke PriceVeronica QuintanaBenjamin SchoenKatya ShargoZachary SiegelDylan SimpsonGabrielle SperlingJulia SzatkowskiTianna VillegasBrandon WeilJustin WeilBenjamin WinchelVincent ZaloomDavid Zellman

Here is a list of campers who have enrolled as of May 10.

Outdoor Pool Member Appreciation/Open House for Your Friends and FamilyCome one, come all. On Sunday, June 26, 10am-4pm we will be holding an Open House for all of your friends and family. Invite yourfriends to experience all the great things that you get with your membership, especially the outdoor pool! We will have great fun forkids - Musical Chairs and Arts & Crafts, as well as summertime refreshments. There’ll be a special membership offer if your guests join that day and you’ll get a special referral bonus as well!For more information please contact Jill Gottlieb, Membership Services Director at 718.475.5223 or jgottlieb@sijcc.com.

Fun in the Sun at the Bernikow Swim Club! Come relax under the new shade canopies, and enjoy more furniture, as your childrenenjoy the Sunday events designed just for them! Our popularSunday events for children will continue this summer alongwith evening events for all ages! Keep an eye on the JCCweb site to find out all the fun your family can participatein this summer!

Former Island Swim Club MembersDo you have a friend that belonged to the Island Swim Club? Show them whatthey are missing - swim, fun & fitness all year round. We will be holding a specialOpen House just for them on Sunday, June 12th from 11am-12 noon; light summerrefreshments will be served. We invite them not only to see the facilities and hearabout the special membership offer during the Open House but to stay and enjoy the out-door swim club as well. Please pass this information on to any of your friends from the former Island Swim Club. As a bonus for you,when you refer an Island Swim Club member to the “J” you will receive a special gift when they join! Stop by the Membership office fordetails! Sunday, June 12, 11am -12 noon

MembershipJill Gottlieb, Membership Services Director 718.475.5223 jgottlieb@sijcc.com

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31st Annual Golf and Tennis Classic (see back cover)

This year will mark the 31st year the JCC will hold its major fundraiser, the Annual Golf & Tennis Classic whichbenefits the Isador Aberlin-Ed Rovner Memorial Scholarship Fund. Over the history of this event, morethan $1,200,000 has been raised and distributed to needy children in the form of camp and nursery schoolscholarships. To help us meet our goal, we gratefully acknowledge the generosity of IDB as this year’s Pre-senting Sponsor.Izzy Aberlin, JCC president from 1950-1952, was deeply committed to fulfilling the camp and preschool needs

of deserving children. Ed Rovner, a lifelong friend and fellow JCC Board member with Izzy, was always a majorsupporter of the outing and so his name was added to the event’s title upon his passing.Just as Isador Aberlin and Ed Rovner felt strongly about their commitment to the Jewish Community Center

and the children of Staten Island, so do the honorees who have been chosen this year to receive special recog-nition at the dinner which will cap off a wonderful day of golf and tennis at the Richmond County CountryClub on Monday, July 25, 2011.Alan Poritz will receive the “JCC Distinguished Service Award”. Alan is president of CleanSwift Maintenance,

Inc., a residential and commercial cleaning business. He is a vice president of the JCC Board of Directors andhas been a co-chair of the Golf & Tennis Classic for 10 years. Alan serves on the JCC Capital Campaign Com-mittee, Fundraising and Finance Committees. He is an active member of the SI Chamber of Commerce andthe SI Home Improvement Contractors Association. He is also a board member of the SI Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Visiting NurseAssociation of SI, Hillel of College of SI and a member of the South Shore Rotary for 33 years.Community Resources will receive the “JCC Community Service Award”. They are one of the metropolitan area’s premiere comprehensive

providers for people with developmental disabilities. Under the umbrella of Community Resources, Special Tees was established in 1995 as anon-profit small business specializing in the production of a full line of custom screen printed merchandise. Their mission is to provide trainingand employment to traditionally “unemployable” individuals in a controlled, secure environment that understands the difficulties of daily func-tioning for those with mental illness or developmental disability.The SI Chamber of Commerce will receive the “JCC Pride of Staten Island Award.” They have been serving the borough since 1895. The

Chamber acts as the borough’s business resource center providing business referrals daily, networking opportunities, legislative involvement,community and media access and a “Help Desk” hotline.Their committees work hard addressing issues that affect the most current needs of the community, and they offer a wide variety of special

events for their membership all while guaranteeing that the best interests of the community at large are served.Please join us to show your support for these most worthy recipients. Whether you come to play golf, tennis, attend the dinner or become a teesponsor, remember you are helping a child enjoy an enriching experience in our nursery school or camp who otherwise would not be able to at-tend. To participate, or for any questions, please call Sylvia Cohen, Special Events Coordinator at 718-475-5246 or email scohen@sijcc.com

AquaticsClaudia McLaughlin, Aquatics Director 718.475.5215 cmclaughlin@sijcc.com

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Outdoor Pool ScheduleExtra! Extra! Due to member interest the Summer Swim Hours inJune are expanded! Please see below the added time you can spendenjoying one of the best amenities in the best Community Centeron Staten Island!

Outdoor Pool ScheduleOpening day Sunday, May 29 12pm–5pmMonday, Memorial Day, May 30 12pm–5pmWe will be open every day from 12pm to 5pm until Saturday June25, 10am-6:30pm and then we will follow the schedule below:Weekday ScheduleStarting Monday, June 27, Mon-Thurs 10am-7pmFriday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6:30pmPool closes Monday, Labor Day, September 5

ShavuotPlease note both the indoor and outdoor pools close 4:00pm onTuesday, June 7 and reopen Friday, June 10 normal hours

Private Swim Lessons-Youth & AdultsNothing benefits the young swimmer more than personalized instruc-tion. Have your child work one on one with a qualified instructor. Orfor those adults who want to be active and learn the basic skills toenjoy being in the water. Scheduled by appointment only.Beginning at the current level of the child/adult and working towardsAmerican Red Cross Level skills.Fee: 30 minutes: $30M/$40NM; 45 minutes: $40M/$55

As the summer swim season is about to get underway, please be reminded of the following rules for the pool areaand please review these rules with your children.• Children 11 years and under must be accompanied by a guardian (16 and older) • Absolutely no glass containers on the pool deck or grass areas • No food on the pool deck • Only Kosher food allowed in facility • No alcohol• Chairs and lounges are on a first come first served basis, no saving seats allowed• 1 towel per person on the weekends• Please use side entrance to outdoor pool and do not walk across indoor pool deck (especially with street shoes and carriages)• No noodles, kickboards, floats, etc… are permitted in outdoor pool• Must be able to swim before going onto slide • Absolutely no goggles on face or around neck on the slide• Pool diapers a must, plastic pants recommended • No strollers on pool deck. Strollers are permitted in the lower grass area only• Non-swimmers need to be accompanied in the pool with a guardian• Proper swim attire/Swim suits required. (no basketball shorts, etc…)• Guest Policy to be determinedPlease make sure you listen to the lifeguards, follow all rules and be courteous and respectful to all members.

Family Park at Henry Kaufman CampgroundsThe pool at Henry Kaufman Campgrounds will open on Sunday, July17. Join us for fun in the sun at the pool! Get out of the heat inAugust in the beautiful woods of HKC. You can also have a greatoutdoor pool party where little ones can splash in the “kiddie pool”or play games in the big pool. HKC Hours:Sunday, July 17 12pm-5pmSunday, August 7, 14 and 21 12pm-5pmAugust 21 is Member Appreciation Day.Spend the day and enjoy the Entertainment and BBQ! Watch fordetails.

Pool PartiesEnjoy a fantastic hour of fun and games in our pool for a party thatwill be remembered by all! You can choose the outdoor pool at HKCor our beautiful indoor pool at the Bernikow for a splashing goodtime! To plan your pool party, contact Melissa Kraker at718.475.5274 or mkraker@sijcc.com.

Richmond Aquatics Club @ the JCCThis United States Swim Team begins in September and runsthrough August. This is the perfect program for an established com-petitive swimmer. The team is made of four training groups from theages of 8 – 18. Placement into one of the two groups will be basedon experience, ability level and a tryout administered by the coaches.There are two breaks built in to the training year, one in April andone in August.

Susan Perel,Camp CommitteeCo-Chair and JCCTreasurer was pre-sented a UJAYoung Leaders inCollective Respon-sibility Award onApril 6. Also pic-

tured Sue Sappin,Vice President ofthe JCC Board ofDirectors.

Part of thegroovin’ funat the ECE

Matzah Ball

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Personal TrainingJune Special5 One Hour Sessions for $275!

TRX Classes Train your core along with the rest of your body with this great workout!Sunday, 11am Monday, 10am Tuesday, 6pmRegularfee: $15 per classJune Special -15 classes for $150!Space is limited! Reservations are recommended

Shedding for the WeddingPersonal Training discounts for brides,grooms, wedding parties and guests.Six week package includes two 1 hourone-on-one personal training sessionsplus one TRX session per week. $550 - Must be purchased by June 30!

New Body Pump Launch Track 77Sunday, June 12, 9:15am and 10:15am Get a Buddy Pass and Bring a Friend

Bernikow FitnessEileen Yard, Director of Wellness Services718.475.5211 eyard@sijcc.com

We all know that autism touchesmore than just the individual. Manytimes other family members areaffected as well. Each family memberfeels the struggle and sometimes thatstruggle develops into a passion tohelp others. Recently, two younggirls from St. Joseph Hill Academyran a bake and earring sale. TessHall and Julia DeFazio spent theirfree time making over 200 pair ofearrings and baking cookies and cup-cakes. They even solicited localbakeries for donations. Their effortsraised $1500 which they decided to

donate to our program for the chil-dren with autism. For one of the girls, this community

service fundraiser was personal, asher brother attends the Kids Club forSpecial Kids, an after school programfor children with autism. She is proudof her brother and his accomplish-ments and wants to see these pro-grams continue for other children.For their hard work and efforts, weacknowledge their support and pas-sion.

Music for Autism

Broadway stars Jarrod Emich and Sarah Darling rocked the Jat the Music for Autism concert on May 8. (sponsored by the North Shore Rotary Club).

Special NeedsJayne Smith, Special Needs Director 718.475.5286 jsmith@sijcc.com

Julia DeFazio

Tess Hall

Wednesday, 5pmThursday, 6pm

Beiles and Auerbach HonoredOn May 15, Arnie Beiles – JCC Board member and former president– was honored by Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) at its44th anniversary celebration. Just one week later on May 22,Roger Auerbach – JCC Board member and Senior Vice President– was honored at the UJA-Federation of New York annual com-munity breakfast. Both gentlemen were chosen because of theirproven leadership and dedication to the JCC and the larger com-munity. Yasher koach!

Jewish Historical TripJewish Historical Society of Staten Island & Temple IsraelOvernight Bus Trip to National Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MAJune 15 – Just a few spaces left. Call 718.761.3509 orlmiller296@aol.com for information.

Temple Israel Reform CongregationFor information call 718.727.2231

Family Services - all the children are invited up to the Bimah. Friday, June 3, 7:30pm

Tot Shabbat- perfect for children 5 years and younger Friday, June 17, 6:30pm

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Puppet TheaterEnjoy a special puppet theater performance of the children’s classic Doctor Dolittle!in Russian Tickets: $10; snacks and light refreshments are includedSunday, June 26,3pm

For informationabout these or anyother RSJ programs,please call Bella, 718.475.5262.

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eat your lignans! If you don't know about Chia seeds, get to know themfast. They are like flax on steroids (high in anti-oxidants, fiber, calcium).They are a whole food, and they make you very strong.WalnutsTwo ounces—just half a handful—of walnuts per day reduces your risk.FruitA few apples a day may keep breast cancer at bay—eat them with skins.Pomegranates may reduce breast cancer risk by up to 87 percent, ac-cording to another recent study. Broccoli and CabbageBroccoli actually kills cancer cells, according to some studies. I usedtwo cookbooks that were life savers: Rebecca Katz's The Cancer Fight-ing Kitchen and One Bite at a Time. The second one is for chemo pa-tients. It has amazing tips and basically shows you what cancer-fightingquality every fruit and vegetable out there has. So you start realizingyou need to eat a lot of kale and you find yourself buying a lot of cab-bage because "Cancer hates cabbage." I sometimes had coleslaw forbreakfast—it got that crazy. But I had it easy. My friends banded to-gether to have a personal chef, Christine Merkle, deliver healthy veganfood twice a week. I was extraordinarily lucky.

The Pink ProgramThe Breast Cancer Survivors Fitness Plan. Enhance your strength,balance, cardio and more! Six week program. Tuesdays and Thursdays,6-7pm. Ongoing. Fee: $175M/225NM

Bernikow WellnessEileen Yard, Director of Wellness Services 718.475.5211 eyard@sijcc.com

Jewels of Jewish Heritage- Father’s Day ConcertWe dedicate this unique concert to our fathers as we have the M Generation Choir alongwith jazz duo Israeli Simon Lipkovich and American Gene Drob.M Generation Choir is a project of Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe, a Chabad

organization servicing the Russian-Jewish community for over 35 years. They are 12boys between the ages of 5 and 12. They sing songs in English, Russian, Hebrew and Yid-dish. The group won 1stplace at the 2003 Interna-tional Chanukah Awards inGermany, featuring Jewishperformers from over 17countries. They haveperformed nationally andinternationally in Canada,Dominican Republic, NewYork, New Jersey andbeyond.RSVP!Tickets: $25M/$30NM $35 at the door Sunday, June 19, 4pm

RSJBella Smorgoskaya, Director 718.475.5286 bsmorganskaya@sijcc.com

Spa Special

Get your feet sandal ready with a Spa Pedicureonly $20

June is Cancer Survivors MonthFight Cancer with Food by Jennifer Griffin For the thousands of individuals who face the devastating realities andday-to-day battle with breast cancer, FOX News Channel correspondentJennifer Griffin offers her warrior mentality: When she was diagnosedwith triple negative breast cancer, she chose to fight. Jennifer is deter-mined to become insufferably healthy and has changed her lifestyle.She offers the nutritional advice she follows from Dr. Aaron Tabor, au-thor of Fight Now: Eat and Live Proactively Against Breast Cancer.There are 500 new breast cancer cases diagnosed every day in Amer-ica. More than 40,000 women will die of breast cancer this year. I woulddescribe this as an epidemic—1 in 3 women will be diagnosed in our life-time! These are among the nutritional and lifestyle changes I follow andrecommend in the fight against cancer.VegetablesEat raw carrots. Harvard researchers have found young women whoeat two or more servings of carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables (or-anges, broccoli, carrots, romaine lettuce and spinach) had a 17 percentlower risk of breast cancer. Green TeaGreen tea consumption may reduce your breast cancer risk by up to53 percent. Drink 2 to 4 cups a day—make a pot and drink it cold in thesummer, too. A University of Southern California research team foundgreen tea lowered breast cancer risk by up to 53 percent.FiberHigh-fiber foods lower your risk by 42 percent.FishOmega-3 oils from salmon (wild-caught only, please) reduce your riskby up to 94 percent. I tried to eat salmon once a week. And during thechemo when I was really anemic (low red-blood-cell count), I did eatsome meat—grass-fed only—beef, liver and veal. My body was cravingthe iron, so listen to your body. I even drank "beef tea" when I felt reallyanemic (top sirloin steak extract).FlaxseedFlaxseed may reduce risk by 54 percent, according to recent studies—

Green SpotlightGoing Green- Community Wide Art Show- July-AugustThe JCC has been undergoing a green transformation for nearly 2 years now. The Art @ the J Committee is looking to extend that vision to an art exhibit as well. We’re seeking artists who have an eniron-mental theme or create art out of foundmaterials. The Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery is aspace for wall art. Stand alone sculptures are, unfortunately, unacceptable for our exhibits.If you are interested in submitting work, two pieces of art - fee $25,please contact Ela Seeley for more information at 718.475.5263

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JCC SI Film Festival Screenings-FREEJews and Baseball: An American Love StoryThis documentary explores theconnection between JewishAmericans and baseball, ournation’s most iconic institution. More than a film about sports, it is astory of immigration, assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on oftraditions, and the shattering of stereotypes.These powerful personaland historical stories are interwoven with an extraordinary collectionof rare archival footage and photos, and a musical score ranging fromBenny Goodman to Yo-Yo Ma to Rush.Dustin Hoffman narrates this engaging story of great drama, unforget-table games, and the broad sweep of American history.Sunday, June 12, 1pm

Murray Berman Art @ the J GalleryJewish Lens-Youth Photography Exhibit Expressing their Jewish identity The Jewish Lens is a gateway to the exploration and discovery of Jew-ish identity, values, and Peoplehood. Through the use of photographyand experiential Jewish curricula, our JCC teens establish their ownlink to Jewish connectivity while advancing the value of Klal Yisrael -celebrating the colorful tapestry of Jewish Peoplehood.Through the end of June

Arts & CultureOrit Lender, Program Director 718.475.5227 olender@sijcc.com

Flower Arranging Workshop

FreeTuesday, June 21, 6-7pmCall 718.475.5212 for reservations

Johnny “D”& the Decades Enjoy the music, dance with the oldies and bringyour friends for another unforgettable evening!There will be dessert and light refreshments.Tuesday, June 21, 6-7pm$18M/$23NM

Steve Matteo from New York City Council Member Jim Oddo’sstaff presents an award to JCC Executive Director David Sorkinrecognizing the JCC’s leadership on environmental stewardship.

Beer Tasting & JazzDate changed

Watch for flyers & e-blast

JCC - One of the Best Places to Work!

We are proud to announce that our JCC was singled out as one ofthe very best places to work on Staten Island with 100+ employees.We received the plaque above at the SI Economic DevelopmentCouncil awards ceremony along with the Hilton Garden Inn, NationalGrid and Staten Island University Hospital. Congratulations to all ofus on this prestigious honor!

to see more photos of this event go to sijcc.org and click on the flickr button

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to see more photos of this event go to sijcc.org and click on the flickr button

Fruit Salad, Yummy, Yummy!Bring the whole family to the Early Child-hood Playground as we attempt to makeStaten Island’s largest Fruit Salad! Also join-ing us will be nutritionist Melissa Assael-Diazto answer any questions and provide infor-mation on healthy lifestyle choices for youand your children. Bernikow JCC/EarlyChildhood Playground. Fee: 2 pieces of fruitper person. Sunday, June 12, 11am–1pm

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Carol’s CornerNow that the warm weather has arrived, it’s time to shed those winterpounds. A fun and beneficial solution is right here in your Avis GroupFitness Classes! We provide a safe and motivating atmosphere with cer-tified, friendly instructors. We aid in helping you obtain a healthier,leaner body....in turn you will be proud and feel great about yourselfpost class!• Our popular Wednesday, 8:30am Zumba class is back by popular demand.• We now offer our newest class, Core & More which is a combo of Pilates, yoga and strength on Mondays at 7pm.• Tuesday evening Cardio Kick Boxing is now offered at an earlier convenient time of 7pm.

Here at the Avis JCC we offer a well stocked menu of fun, exciting andvery motivating classes to help you achieve your fitness goals! So whatare you waiting for? Grab a towel and a water bottle and let’s lowerthose cholesterol levels together through group fitness classes. Formore information, please call Carol at ext. 1205.

Member Spotlight: Sal Lalicata, age 71Sal is new to the fitness center. Since he retiredhe has the luxury of spending the day with hisnew fitness friends. He joined initially becausethe SIUH cardio rehab center closed and heheard the JCC was the next best thing and it wasthe best decision he made!• His exercise regimen is 30 minutes daily of car-dio including the treadmill, pulleys, leg press, rowpress, light chest press and bicep curls• His healthy diet consists of chicken, fish, veggies and fruits • Sal continues to be a member because of the reasonable fee, the sur-plus of machines and friendly environment • A special touch to him is see/read about all the good work the JCCdoes with fundraisers, charities, social, etc

• He has 5 children, 5 grandchildren and loves golf!!• He wishes he had enough time in his busy day to use all the equipmentat the facility because he could spend hours here…hey we don’t mind!

HKC Birthday Pool PartyThis summer is a great time to throw an outdoor pool party at ourHenry Kaufman Campgrounds. The atmosphere is ideal for swimming,t-ball, soccer and picnic style food for your family and friends on Sat-urday nights or Sunday afternoons. Our party rates are very reason-able too and you use our covered pavilion for shelter and shade duringthe hazy, hot and happy days of summer! We now offer parties foradults too in which you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of over100 acres of outdoor recreational space with your special guests!! Plusyou and your buddies can grill on the BBQ, play softball, basketball andeven utilize our boating lake ….post birthday cake of course! Our ener-getic and friendly party hosts spearhead two hours of fun and gamesfor all the guests! Please contact Melissa at mkraker@sijcc.com or718.475.5274 for further details.

Fitness Updates:• If you wish to speak with fitness staff immediately for any questionsregarding classes, orientations and more, please call the main phonenumber to our fitness center which is 718.475.5270 ext. 1205. • Have a happy and healthy summer and note that our hours of opera-tion are standard all year round!!• Please stop by to use our new heavy bag and speed bag! Plus if youfeel it’s time to develop extreme work capacity, take joint mobility tothe next level, optimize hormones and brain health, achieve muchneeded stress reduction and restoration, then it’s time for you to sam-ple our new Kettle bells and maximize the unique benefits of this ver-satile weight.• We are open July 4, 8:30am-12:30pm

JCC birthday party & Dance Factory update: Please be on the look-out this summer for our new Dance Factory and JCC Birthday PartiesInfo Folders!

Avis FitnessMelissa Kraker, Health & Fitness Director 718.475.5274 mkraker@sijcc.com

Early ChildhoodJayne Smith, Early Childhood Director 718.475.5286 jsmith@sijcc.com

Just like the flowers and plants outside, our children are blooming. Inschool, we are preparing our preschoolers for their transition to an-other class, or in some cases, another school, in September. For some,this change in environment will be easy. For others, being in a newclassroom will take some adjustment. Some helpful hints on how tomake this change as smooth as possible include: • Reading books about making changes.• If possible, take your child to see their new school/classroom aheadof time. Let them explore the room and meet their new teachers.• Start a count-down at home for the first day of school that your childcan actively participate in. This will get them excited as the day getscloser.• Every time you drive by your child’s school, tell them, “Look, that’syour school!” If you are excited, your child will be also.Speaking of September, registration is on-going for all of our Day-

care/Preschool programs, including Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK).

Have a fun and safe summer!Jayne & Jill

Lookin’ Good

Mr. Potato Head

Miss Frada’s UPK class takes Mr. Potato Head in a whole new direction - planting seeds!

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Jewish Life & Learning Yaffa Schonbach, Jewish Life & Learning Director 718.475.5228 yschonbach@sijcc.com

Beginners: Learn Hebrew grammar in a structured yet informalsetting. Wednesday, 8:15-9:30pmIntermediate: Improve your conversation in a fun and enjoyableatmosphere! Monday, 7:00-8:15pmHebrew ReadingLearn to read and write Hebrew in a small and relaxed setting. No previous knowledge of the aleph-bet is necessary. Wednesday: 7:00-8:10pm BeginnersClasses are taught by Yaffit Efraim, an experienced, talented and cre-ative Hebrew speaking native.All classes are subject to minimum enrollment. For more information please contact Sara Cohen, 718.475.5242 orsacohen@sijcc.com.

Israeli Folk Dance A unique activity for your mind and body. Dance the night away withinstructors Sara and Jane. Practice traditional steps, learn new dancesand have fun with others who love Israeli Folk Dancing. All ages are welcome. Light refreshment will be served.Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (beginners); 8:30–10:30pm (intermediates andadvanced) FREE for members/$5NM For information please contact Sara Cohen, 718.475.5242 or sacohen@sijcc.com.

Avis/South Shore Seniors

MEDICARE PART D INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSIONS Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30am

PARTY FOR PEOPLE CELEBRATING THEIR “90’S” Tuesday, June 21, 11am

FOLKSBIENNE YIDDISH THEATRE THE ADVENTURES OF HERSHELE OSTROPOLYERWednesday, June 22, 11:30am

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING Thursday, June 23, 10:30 am

CURRENT EVENTS Thursday, June 9 & 23, 12:45 pm

Dates and times are subject to change. Please contact Jodie or Eileen for more information

Senior Adults Esther Jacobson, Senior Adult Services Director 718.475.5273 ojacobson@sijcc.com

SeniorNetSeniorNet of SI, Inc. which has been provid-ing classes for community seniors 55 plussince 1993 at the JCC, has had elections formembers of its Board. Bertram Bleiman isour new President replacing outgoing Pres-ident Beatrice Victor. John Brady hasbeen reelected as Vice-President, VincentGrecco remains as secretary and AnthonyBarravecchio is treasurer replacing Mel Gluckstern. The new Board, working with its Committee structure is planning forthe Summer Session of classes that will start on Wednesday the weekof July 3. Watch for the Registration date. At this time anticipatedclasses include Intro I, Intro 1 on Laptop, Intro 2, Adobe PhotoShop andGeneaology. The time and dates of classes vary. Applications are beingprepared to be sent to those who are on the mailing list.To add your name to the mailing list or for more information call718.475.5200 then press 8 and ext. 1182 or use our websitewww.seniornetsi.org. Some Samuel Finkelstein scholarships are avail-able.

Café EuropaSunday, June 26, 10am–12pmFor Holocaust survivors and their guestsEmil Jacoby - “My Father’s Precious Legacy”; his daughterRachel Borenstein shares the tresured art of her father Emil whosurvived the Holocaust. The program includes musical selectionsby flutist Linda Keltz who has performed for the community YomHashoah Program for the last several years. If you know any Holocaust survivors who would be interested inparticipating in this wonderful program, please contact SaraCohen, 718.475.5242 or sacohen@sijcc.com.

Free WorkshopsFor information please contact Sara Cohen, 718.475.5242 or sacohen@sijcc.comCOVER LETTERS & THANK YOU NOTESWednesday, June 15, 10amThe right cover letter can get you in the door ... and a bad one can eas-ily take you out of the running! Find out how to stand out among yourpeers and how to showcase your skills and experience to get you in thedoor. Your cover letter augments your resume, doesn't repeat orreplace it! We will also discuss the style, tone, content and length ofthank you notes, after you have interviewed. CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS: ELDER LAW AND LONG-TERM CARE Monday, June 20, 10amThis joint legal/financial NYLAG workshop is designed to help childrenwho are facing economic challenges of caring for elderly parents orwho are preparing for their golden years. Topics will include: the NewObama Health Care Program, Medicare, health insurance options, livingwills, estate planning, long term nursing or assisted living insurance,and retirement planning.

Jewish Women's Project - Attention All Poets and Writers

Wednesday, June 15The JCC Jewish Women's Project is planning an evening of Staten Is-land Jewish women poets and writers in June. We are looking forwomen who are interested in reading from their original works. If you would like to become part of this event, please send a copy ofwhat you intend to read with your name, so it can be distributed aspart of the evening's program. For more information, contact Sara Cohen at 718.475.5242 or saco-hen@sijcc.com or Boni Sussman, 917.664.0725.

Ulpan/HebrewTraveling to Israel? Learn to speak and/or read with fun and ease. Theinstructor is experienced and talented, a Hebrew speaking native andfluent in English. Bernikow JCC

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Green Spotlight: Seen at the JCC Lag B’Omer Community BBQ on May 22Joe LaMourte, an employee of the Avis/South Shore JCC became Optimus Prime from theTransformers out of a self made costume from recycled materials. He’s with Muhametali Canka,a student from Tottenville High School who, as part of the JCC Beacon Afterschool Program, helpedbuild and will be a driver of a solar powered race car, "The Green Pirate," scheduled to race in theWinston Solar Car Challenge in Texas this June.

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Adults Orit Lender, Program Director 718.475.5227 olender@sijcc.com

Daily Card Games:• Mondays and Thursdays, Canasta, 10am • Tuesdays – Open Mah Jongg, 9- 2:45pm• Tuesday Evenings – Open Mah Jongg/Canasta- 6pm in the “Café”

Book Club facilitated by Shelly Burko

Clattering Sparrows by Marilyn LandA story of two friends and Mah Jongg. The story of a friendship beginsin 1941 at the start of WWII and spans decades. As an added bonus, atthe beginning, the author gives us a history lesson about Mah Jongg.This is the only book that is not in the library. I bought this book at BNfor under $12.Thursday, June 16, 12:30pm

Canasta Lessons/Playing by Terry TancrediEvery Thursday, 10am–12pm. Active Adult LoungeFree M/$5NM

Add a StitchShare an afternoon with friends and laughs while knitting. Knitting andall needle crafts are welcome. Join us on Monday afternoons from 1pmin the Active Adult Lounge.

The Lending Library is open in the Active Adult Lounge. Share a bookand open a book.

TributesWishing Ira Einhorn a Speedy & Complete Recovery- Eileen & Alan Bernstein- Phyllis & Edward Elman

In Honor of Loretta Schwartz for her kindness and Mitzvah for mydaughter Heidi - Bonnie Bender

In Memory of Benjamin Sherman, Beloved Great Grandfather ofDanny Lefkowitz- Meirav Lev-Ari, David Sorkin, the Board and Staff of the JCC

In Memory of Muriel Trachman, Beloved Mother of Lisa Karlin &Family- Meirav Lev-Ari, David Sorkin, the Board and Staff of the JCC

The beautiful JCC Tribute Card is a wonderful way to mark a life-cycle event, birthday, or just a thank you to someone you hold dear.In addition to mailing the card to the designated recipient, an ac-knowledgement of the tribute is listed in the JCC’s monthly Bul-letin. To purchase a card, please contact Chana Cilento at718.475.5243 or email ccilento@sijcc.com.

Fundraising & DevelopmentAnita Bruckmeir, Development Director 718.475.5234 abruckmeir@sijcc.com

HAVE YOU JOINED OUR FACEBOOKPAGE OR SIGNED UP FOR TWITTER?KEEP UP WITH ALL THE FUN THROUGH THE SUMMER.

New Year &

Memorial Bulletin

After the Summer comes the New Year holidays and so does the JCC New Year and MemorialBulletin featuring your good wishesand tributes to family and comunity.

Please watch for information by e-mail and mail this summer.

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Designed to assist those in the Jewish community

in need

Partners with:

• FEGS for employment services

• NYLAG for legal services & financial counseling

• MET Council for crisis intervention services

• JBFCS for psycho-social services

“We give you the place to come to when you need

the help you never thought you would need.”

Call 718.475.5228 to begin services

“The Jewish Community at Work for You!”

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JCCBIRTHDAY PARTIES“Jus

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Your Birthday Party will include a Party Planner and Party hosts for a 2 hour party in our state-of-the-art JCC facility.

In addition, each party package includes 10 complimentary 1 day guest passes for your guests to use our fitness center or pool while their child is partying away!!

Choose from:

• JCC Music Parties

• Princess Party

• JCC Aquatics Pool Party

• Animal Encounter

• Dance Factory at the JCC

• JCC Sports Sampler

• Created by JCC Ceramics

• and more

Call Melissa, 718.475.5274 for more info

2 hour basic birthday party package

includes pizza, soda, cake and paper goods

Catering by KaplanResident Caterer of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun

275 Martling Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10314 • 718.442.8222

Celebrate in Style

• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings • Bris’

• Over 20 years experience• Experienced staff • Impeccable service

• Spectacular grounds for outdoor cocktail hour• Beautiful sanctuary for all your religious needs

• Under strict Rabbinical supervision• Right here on Staten Island (central to Brooklyn and New Jersey)

Close personal supervision by Mel and Stacie Kaplanfor the perfect party you can only do once! We accept all

major credit cards

Weissglass Gala Evening is Planned as Tribute to Beloved Members On Sunday evening, June 12, the Jewish Community Center will pay tribute to long-time membersJoe Harris and Dick Kuhn. To honor them, a gala black-tie evening is being planned at which they willbe presented with the prestigious Allan Weissglass Distinguished Leadership Award.The award is given to individuals who have shown dedication through lifelong commitment to the JCC,thus enriching and strengthening Jewish life and identity on Staten Island. Recipients have served asagents for social change and human betterment and have demonstrated vision and leadership in theJewish community at large.Both Joe Harris and Dick Kuhn exemplify the criteria for receiving this award, not only for their ded-

ication, leadership and generosity to the JCC, but also their work on behalf of other Staten Island or-ganizations. Individually or together, they have been involved with and worked toward the betterment

of the Staten Island Mental Health Society, Young Israel of Staten Island,On Your Mark, the Verrazano Foundation and UJA-Federation of NewYork. Overall Chairs of this event are Robin Lefkowitz and Jackie Reiter.

They have given much of their time making sure this will be a specialevening for Joe and Dick. Ronit Lapid, Gala Chair, will be adding her creative flair and ensuring thatdetails such as flowers, food, and décor will transform the Stolzenberg Social Hall into an elegant eventspace. Dr. Dennis Bloomfield, Elaine Bloomfield and Mindy Einhorn, Program Chairs, are creating aloving tribute to both honorees. A beautiful memorabilia-filled journal will be presented to the honoreesand all attendees.The Fundraising Chairs, Susan Perel and Jon Salmon, a past recipient of this award, encourage you

to participate by becoming a sponsor and letting our honorees know how much they have meant to usand the entire Jewish community.To participate in the journal, or if you have not yet responded to our invitation, you may do so by

contacting Sylvia Cohen, JCC Special Events Coordinator at 718.475.5246 or scohen@sijcc.com.

To leave a congratulatory message or for more information visit the Weissglass blog at www.weissglassgala.sijcc.org

Joan & Alan BernikowJewish Community Center of Staten Island

invites you to a

Gala Tribute Dinnerhonoring

Joe Harris and Dick Kuhnrecipients of the

Allan Weissglass Distinguished Leadership AwardSunday, June 12, 20111466 Manor Road, Staten Island, New York

Cocktails 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm

RSVP by May 31, 2011 Black Tie Optional

Dick Kuhn

Joe Harris

Monday, July 25, 2011Richmond County Country Club

31st ANNUAL

GOLF & TENNIS CLASSICTitle Sponsor: IDB Bank

For the Benefit of the

Isador Aberlin-Ed Rovner Scholarship Fundproviding Camp & Nursery School Scholarships

Join Us As We Honor

Alan PoritzJCC Distinguished Service Award

Community ResourcesJCC Community Service Award

Staten Island Chamber of CommerceJCC Pride of Staten Island Award

For registration/sponsorship information, please contact Sylvia Cohen at 718.475.5246 or scohen@sijcc.com

Visit our blog at www.golfandtennis.sijcc.org

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

GOLF • TENNIS • DINNER/AUCTION

You gotta be in it to win it! Your chances of winning with the JCC’s golf & tennis

grand Raffle are greater than Lotto, Powerball or

win For Life, so give us a try!

anyone interested in purchasing a raffle, please contact

Sylvia Cohen at 718.475.5246 or scohen@sijcc.com.