Welcome to The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC

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