January 2010 Center View - Tucson Jewish Community Center · by her children Ron Hyman, ... (all photo captions read left to right) Bill & Brenda ... Page 6 • JCC Center View •

VOLUME 16 • NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2010 • TEVET/SHVAT 5770

CenterViewYour Connection For Information

Tucson Jewish Community Center

Inside this IssueFilm Festival .............................. Pages 2-3Faces of the J .............................. Pages 4-5Program Guide ...........................Page 7-10Healthy Members ......................... Page 11New Members ............................... Page 13Tributes ........................................ Page 14

Center View is published six times annually by the Tucson Jewish Community Center.

Th e Tucson Jewish Community Center is a benefi ciary agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, is affi liated with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, and is a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America.

Afraid of Commitment?Try out the JCC with our shorter-term

Flex Start Membership.Call Lechele at 299-3000 x255

or Sue at x110 for details.

B’SGHETTI BASH 2009A GREAT SUCCESS

WOW! The 26th Annual B’Sghetti Bash was fabulous! The food was delicious, the grand prize raffl e and silent auction items were terrifi c, the classroom theme baskets were outstanding and the entire evening was the “best ever”. The children enjoyed the jumping castles, slide, the choo-choo train and the numerous pets from the Tanque Verde Community 4-H club. The enter-tainment from Two-EE the Clown was fabulous! A wonderful time was had by all. A special thank you to all of the parents, staff and other volun-teers who spent numerous hours volunteering. A special and heartfelt thank you to the Bash Committee: Jaime Gallick, LeeAat Dehnert, and Marisol Kenman. The grand prize winners were the Gaspers, one of our ECE families! We would also like to thank all the parents who contributed to the success of the event by helping with the numerous projects along the way and the day of the event. We couldn’t have done it without all of your support!

See page 13 for a complete list of silent auction and door prize donors.

JCC Appreciation Performance of

Broadway in Tucson’s

Fiddler on the Roof

Opening Night February 23 at Tucson Music Hall

Buy Tickets Now and Support the JCC by

visiting tucsonjcc.org

Four-time Tony Award-winner, Broadway leg-end and fi lm star Harvey Fierstein stars as Tevye, the iconic milkman in the North American tour of Fiddler on the Roof. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fid-dler on the Roof has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its univer-sal appeal and timeless message. In addition to thousands of pro-ductions worldwide, Fiddler on the Roof has been revived four times for the Broadway stage. Forty-fi ve years and more than a generation lat-er, audiences can take heart as they experience the tradition in great musical theatre. Even to-day, Fiddler on the Roof is as relevant as ever.

Please note: Chaim Topol was originally announced as the star of this tour, but was replaced

by Harvey Fierstein due to injury.

Summer Camp 2009 ReunionOpen to all 2009 Campers and those interested in Camp “J”2010 (including kids entering

Kindergarten in the fall of 2010)January 23, 6:30-9 p.m. • FREE!

Come see friends and your favorite counselors at the Camp “J” 2009 Reunion.

You’ll have tons of fun with snacks, sports, a jumping castle, DDR and other e-games, a movie and more! Find out what’s in store for Camp “J” 2010. This event is for campers. Parents may drop off their children and pick them up anytime between 6:30-9 p.m.

For more information, please contact Scott Zorn at 299-3000 x192, [email protected].

Also join us for Camp Information Day and Early Bird Signup

(all JCC camps)March 24 • 4-6:30 p.m.

JCC Front Entrance Discover the outstanding summer camp offerings at the JCC. Camp directors from Early Childhood, Camp J, and Taglit, as well as Membership staff will be on hand to answer all your questions, provide schedule information and more. This is a great time to register for camp before the early bird discount expires (March 31). A completed form and $100 is all you need to secure your spot. For more information, call Scott or Rachel at 299-3000, x192 or x256.

Thursday, Jan. 147 p.m. at the Loft Cinema*

Broken Lines UK, 2008, 112 minutes

Friday, Jan. 15 • 1 p.m.

The Brothers Warner

USA, 2008, 94 minutes

Saturday, Jan. 16 • 7 p.m.

Tell Your Children

Hungary, 2007, 5 minutes (subtitles)

Spring 1941Israel/Poland, 2008,

120 minutes

Sunday, Jan. 17 • 1 p.m.

Herb & DorothyUSA, 2008, 89 minutes


Mary and MaxAustralia, 2009,

90 minutes


The Debt Israel, 2007, 93 minutes

(subtitles)

Monday, Jan. 18 • 4 p.m.

NeshobaUSA, 2008, 90 minutes

Monday, Jan. 18 • 7 p.m.

Rafting to Bombay

Israel, 2009, 71 minutes (some subtitles)

Song of DavidUSA, 2008, 20 minutes

Tuesday, Jan. 19 • 7 p.m.

Restless Israel/Germany/France/

Belgium/Canada, 2008, 100 minutes (some subtitles)

Wednesday, Jan. 20 • 4 p.m.

Seven Minutes in Heaven

Israel, 2008, 94 minutes (subtitles)

Wednesday, Jan. 20 • 7 p.m.

Flame & Citron Denmark/Czech Republic/

Germany, 2009, 130 minutes (subtitles)

Thursday, Jan. 21 • 7 p.m.

PinchasIsrael, 2008, 30 minutes

(subtitles)

MortgageIsrael, 2008, 53 minutes

(subtitles)

Friday, Jan. 22 • 1 p.m.

The BeetleIsrael, 2008

70 minutes (subtitles)

SecondGuessing Grandma

USA, 2008, 10 minutes


Seven Minutesin Heaven



Jerusalem Cuts Israel/USA, 2009, 52

minutes (some subtitles)


The Clown & the Fuhrer

(El pallasso i el Führer)

Spain, 2007, 95 minutes (subtitles)


A Matter of Size


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Visit www.TucsonJewishFilmFestival.org or call 615-5432 for information and to buy tickets.*All films screened at the JCC, 3800 E. River Road unless otherwise noted.

Tucson International Jewish Film Festival

Fabulous FaygelehLGBT Film Festival

January 30-31

Fabulous FaygelehLGBT Film Festival

January 30-31

Presents:

(At Grand Cinemas Crossroads 6*,at Grant & Swan)


Eyes Wide Open



Sidney Turtlebaum

UK, 2008, 18 minutes

He’s My GirlFrance, 2009,

90 minutes(subtitles)


Off And Running

USA, 2009,78 minutes


And Thou Shalt LoveIsrael/USA, 2008,

28 minutes

Yossi & Jagger


Special Guest Speaker Brooke Sebold will moderate discussions throughout the Fabulous Faygeleh Film Festival.

Sponsors:

JCC Center View • January 2010 • Page 3

2010 Film Festival Dedicated in loving memory of Francine S. Deutsch

by her children Ron Hyman, Ken Hyman & Lynne WarneSponsors:

Free Popcorn at Every JCC Film!

Ticket Prices:

Festival Pass: $85 includes admission to all

fi lms through January 31, 2010

Six Pack:$36 for 6 tickets

General Admission: $8 Adults, $7 JCC Members,

Students and Seniors

Group Discount:25 tickets for $5 each =

$125 in advance

Tickets may be purchased online at www.tucsonjewishfi lmfestival.org, at the Jewish Community Center,

or by calling the TIJFF Hotlineat 615-5432.

All fi lms screened at the JCC, 3800 E. River Road, unless

otherwise noted.*Other Film Locations:The Loft Cinema3233 E. Speedway (near Country Club) on Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cinemas Crossroads 64811 E Grant Rd. (At Swan) on Saturday and Sunday, January 30-31

For more information, call 615-5432 orwww.TucsonJewishFilmFestival.org

Free Popcorn Free Popcorn at at

Arts & Culture Brown Bag

Lunch Series (BBL)!

Join us the last Friday of every month at noon for a presentation of artistic or cultural content. Free and open to the public. Bring a dairy or vegetarian lunch, or purchase your lunch from the Café at the J.

Friday, January 29Brooke SeboldThe fi rst BBL program features Brooke Sebold, presenting her documentary fi lm Red Without Blue*, which follows a pair of identical twins as one transitions from male to female. Captured over a period of three years, the fi lm documents the twins and their parents, examining the Farley’s struggle to redefi ne their family. A native Tucsonan, Brooke is in town from Manhattan to moderate the Fabulous Faygeleh LGBT series on January 30-31 at Grand Cinemas Crossroads 6.*fi lm runs 74 minutes


The Faces of the J

Anniversary Weekend

Thank you to everyone who attended the

60-20 Anniversary Gala and Sculpture

Garden Grand Opening! It was a wonderful weekend and a true

community celebration. The events were

successful thanks to you.

(all photo captions read left to right)

Bill & Brenda Viner

Jeff Timan, Diane & Dave Diamond, and Robyn Kessler

Carol & Lex Sears Jill Rosenzweig and Susan Claassen make a toast to the evening.

Rob Aronoff, Larry Gellman, and Stuart Mellan

Bob Polinsky & Bob Nichol

Herschel & Jill Rosenzweig

Phil & Vicki Pepper

Liz & Andy Neuschatz, Susan Womack, and Scott Zorn

Flam Chen performed in the New JCC Sculpture Garden.

Gary & Jenna Cohen

2009 Big Ticket Raffl eThank you to everyone who purchased a raffl e ticket this year. The Tucson JCC sold 1,065 raffl e tickets and raised over $82,000. Through your support we are able to enhance programs, maintain our building, and support the many families that need fi nancial assistance.

Congratulations to our 2009 winners. We are looking forward to another great Big Ticket Raffl e in 2010!

Grand Prize: Dr. John DelliQuadri

Runner Up: Gary Freed

2nd Runner Up($500): Jan Ganderson

3rd Runner Up ($250): Diana and Lloyd Burdick

4th Runner Up ($250): Brad and Paige Brainard

5th Runner Up (Nintendo Wii): Andy Neuschatz

6th Runner Up (Nintendo Wii): James Karides

7th Runner Up (iPod Touch): Jeff Simon

8th Runner Up (iPod Touch): Mrs. Calvin Breit

9th Runner Up (iPod Shuffl e): Dan Ailloni-Charas

10th Runner Up (iPod Shuffl e): Sherry and Dick Belkin

11th Runner Up (iPod Shuffl e): Karen Lombart


Sculptor Gary Slater

Sarah Cohen (left), Sculpture Garden Committee Member, takes guests on a tour.

Jeff Timan, Chair of the Sculpture Garden Committee

Sculptor Craig LeCroy (left) discusses his piece with visitors.

(left to right) Gerry Tumarkin, Mike Kasser, and Jill Rosenzweig

Sculptor Alex Watts

Guests enjoy strolling through the Garden.Sculptor Kate Long Hodges. (Left to Right) Stuart Mellan, Alan Rubens,

and Dan Gilmore.

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Meet at the JCC!The JCC is the perfect place for

your meeting or conference.• We are centrally located• We have a full media audio & visual system• Our ballroom can seat up to 500 people lecture style• We have several rooms that can be used for break-out

sessionsBe among the many Tucson businesses who call the J home for their corporate meetings. For more information please contact Shelley at 299-3000 x121 or [email protected].

Changes at Cafe @ The JNote: The Cafe will be closed from December 25-January 5

A poem from Gwen and Asher Amar

For the last 10 years the Cafe @ The J has been a kosher kitchen that has only served “meat”.

We have had many requests to change to a kosher dairy kitchen and we now feel these requests we should meet.

It is time for a change, so the Cafe @ The J, a makeover will soon get,With a great new menu that we think you will love so please do not fret,

We are bringing over our menu from our very successful Hillel Oy Vey Cafe,Our dairy restaurant on campus where we serve 150 lunches each day,

The new menu will include quiches, paninis, Mexican cuisine, Greek salads and our famous Moroccan Spinach Pie,However tuna, egg salad, falafels, Israeli cuisine, french fries and kid’s fare you can still buy.

Please have no fear, many of your favorite foods will still be here.There will be new faces to meet and new people to greet.

With great specials each day, and menu items for home to take away.The cafe now has Wi-Fi , so you can relax on the couches or sit and stay.

We now accept credit cards and will be emailing coupons for many great buys.We look forward to seeing you, so please drop by

Grand Re-Opening:Wednesday January 6, 2010!


ThursdaysSoccer

1:30-2:30 p.m. • Ages 4-6 Learn the “FUN”damentals of soccer.$64M/$80NM

Little Star Gazers2:15-3 p.m. • 3-5 year oldsYour junior space explorer will learn about constellations, the solar system and space travel through hands-on activities, real telescopes, and sky shows in our portable planetarium.$75M/$95NM

Fridays(No class on Friday, Feb.5.

ECE is closed.)

Clay1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. • Ages-4-6Instructor: Gerrie YoungDiscover clay techniques to help your child develop the creative art energy. Finished projects will be painted with glazes, acrylic paints or watercolors.$72M/$88NM (includes materials)

Spanish ThroughMusic & Play

1:30-2 p.m. • Ages 2-32:30-3 p.m. • Ages 4-5Instructor-Favi HernandezHola my friends. Come and join us for a fi esta of Spanish with music and games.$64M/$80NM

School Days OutOpen to ages 5-11Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.(extended care available for an additional fee.)$38M/$50NMPre-Care Hours: 7-9 a.m. ($5) Post-Care Hours: 4-6 p.m. ($5)

(Post Care is free to J-Care members). J-Care offers fun and exciting events for your School Days Out. Each School Days Out offers a fi eld trip and/or special pro-gramming at the J. Many School Days Out programs include other enriching activities such as sports, art, swimming, cooking and more.

Upcoming School Days Out (Schools and Districts):

Jan. 18: MLK Day: CFSD, TUSD, AM-PHI, Khalsa Montessori

Feb. 25-26: Rodeo Days: All Schools

Mighty Mites Tennis Mon. & Wed., 4-5 p.m. • Ages 5-7 Jan. 4-Feb. 11Introduction to basic tennis skills in an exciting, fun environment. $96M/$144NM

TuesdaysArizona Kids

1-1:45 p.m. • Ages 3-5 Instructor: Stacy Ramsower

Through music, games, crafts and science, chil-dren will learn about Arizona’s environment and history. There will be a project and infor-mation sheet every week

and a booklet about Arizona at the end of the session. $72M/$88NM

Science on the Spot 2:15-3 p.m. • 3-5 year oldsBasic science concepts will be explored through hands-on ac-t iv it ies l ike ba l loon rockets, baking soda and vinegar chemistry, and oobleck. “Wow” demonstrations by Sci-ence Center staff will really get kids excited about science!$75M/$95NM

WednesdaysPlenty of Pizza

with Teena12:15-1:15 p.m. • Ages 3-5 I n s t r u c t o r - T e e n a SterlachiniChildren will prepare a different kind of pizza each week. A side dish and dessert will also be prepared. Bagel pizzas, Mexican pizzas and more.$72M/$88NM

Computers1:15-4 p.m. (30-minute classes) Ages 3-6 Instructor-Todd Detry Children will learn to be comfortable with the computer, including using the mouse and keyboard. Other exer-cises include drawing and coloring.$64M/$80NM

Basketball 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Ages 4-6 Learn the basics of basketball. Shooting, dribbling, passing and more.$64M/$80NM

2010-2011 School Year Registration

Registration for the 2010-2011 school year will begin in early February for children that are currently enrolled in the program. A registration schedule and packet will be sent home in late January. Open registration for the public begins mid February. For details or a tour please call the ECE offi ce at 615-5437.

Rock Shabbat with Shabbat Scott

Join us each Friday as ECE kids celebrate Shabbat and the holidays in a festive, energetic and spiritual way. Each performance is 20 minutes and begins at 10 a.m. in the Art Gallery.

Enrichment Classes Classes run Jan. 11-Feb. 15.

MondaysTeena’s Lunch Bunch

12:15-1:15 p.m. • Ages-3-5 Instructor-Teena SterlachiniChildren will prepare their lunches from scratch and have the pleasure of eating with Teena. This will be a hands-on experience for the children.$72M/$88NM

Ballet1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 2 & 3 2:15-3 p.m. • Ages 4 & 5 Instructor-Kirby HaaksmaBallet classes involve creative movement along with an introduction to ballet ter-minology, barre exercises, and movement across the fl oor. $64M/$80NM

Tiny Tots Tennis 3-3:45 p.m. • Ages 3-4Jan. 4-Feb. 8 Basic introduction to tennis developing hand-eye coordination, motor skills and motivation for future development. $54M/$81NM

Mar. 15-19: Spring Break: AMPHI and Khalsa Montessori

Mar. 29-Apr. 2: Spring Break CFSDMar. 29-Apr. 6: Passover Break: THAApr. 1-Apr. 5: Spring Break: TUSD Apr. 9: Teacher Planning Day: Khalsa

MontessoriMay 13-14: School Conferences: Khalsa

Montessori *Scheduled field trips subject to change. Costs based on minimum 24-hour reserva-tions. Add extra $10 without reservation. See www.tucsonjcc.org or call Rachel at 299-3000 x 256 for information.

Parent’s Night Out Party Feb. 20 – Theme: Into the Future!Mar. 13 – Theme: CarnivalApr. 24 – Theme: TBAOne Saturday per month5:30-10 p.m. JCC members: First child $20, each additional sibling $12 Non-JCC members: First child $30, eachadditional sibling $15

Join us for the best Saturday Night in town at the JCC’s Parent’s Night Out Party. Parents can relax and enjoy a night off while our J staff provides a fun themed evening for children ages 4-11. Each program includes special themed programs, as well as dinner, snack, games, a movie and more!F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a c t R a c h e l a t 2 9 9 - 3 0 0 0 x 2 5 6 o r [email protected].

J-Care Enrichment Classes

Classes run Jan. 11-Feb. 19The JCC offers after-school enrich-ment classes designed to spark your child’s imagination. All classes run for 6 weeks. J-care participants receive a 5% dis-count on all classes. Flyers available at the Welcome Desk. For more information, contact Rachel at 299-3000 x256 or [email protected].

MondaysBeginning Piano

Instructor: Music and Dance Academy of Tucson4-4:50 p.m. • Ages 5-7 5-5:50 p.m. • Ages 8-11Learn how to read music, tap out a beat, and even discover how your voice can be a musical instrument. No prior musical knowledge needed.$80M/$115NM

ProgramGuideTucson Jewish Community Center

Winter/Spring 2010

the computer, including using the mouse and keyboard. Other exer-cises include drawing and coloring.$64M/$80NM

minology, barre exercises, and movement across the

Tiny Tots Tennis

Basic science concepts will be explored


TuesdaysZ-Sports Clinic

Instructor: David Zucco 4-5:15 p.m. • Grades 2-5 Get active and have fun in this high-energy and enriching sports clinic open to both ex-perienced athletes and those new to sports. Each week will focus on skill develop-ment and sportsmanship followed by a fun game. Clinic includes basketball, softball, golf, and more. $30M/$45NM

WednesdaysThe Art of Pottery

Instructor: Artist Gerrie Young, M.A.3:30-5 p.m. • Grades K-6 Develop technique and learn how to throw a pot on the wheel, hand-build clay creations, and design with glaze. Have fun creating original take-home art and hanging out with friends. Note: Each class is 1 ½ hours.$75M/$105NM

Hip Hop and International Dance

Instructor: Dance Specialist Jarrod Ullery4-5 p.m. • Grades 2-5 So you want to learn to dance like a star? Empha-sis wil l be on Hip-Hop and International Dance, including the Cha-cha, the Charleston, the Mashed Po-tato, and basic ballet moves. Each class will include a warm up, movement dis-covery, technique practice, and dance terminology. Class ends with a performance.$55M/$85NM

ThursdaysSpectacular Science Club

Instructor: Science Specialist, Jaime Levinson 4-5 p.m. • Grades K-5 Explore the wonders of the world with hands-on science experiments and take-home projects. Learn how to make volcanoes explode, create rainbows, gac, ice-cream, and much, much more! $38M/$60NM

FridaysInternational Flavor Cooking

Instructor: Chef Rachel Fox 4-5 p.m. • Grades K– 5 Learn to create culinary masterpieces while cooking in a safe and exciting environment. Each week you will cook up a delicious treat while learning about a dif ferent part of the world. Class culminates with a homemade cookbook of recipes and a take-home dessert to share with your family.$38M/$60NM

Family Programs Chocolate Seder

Mar. 27 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.Jewish Heritage RoomCelebrate and learn about Passover in a sweet way – with chocolate – at our award-winning annual Chocolate Pass-over Seder. How many Seders have you been to that include making s’mores, strawberries dipped in chocolate and 4 cups of chocolate milk? The eve-ning includes a fun, interactive Seder with Scott and Rachel and sing-along music with Julie, and of course, lots of CHOCOLATE!Cost: $3 per person, Children 2 and under are free. Open to JCC Members and Non-Mem-bers. No RSVP necessary.For more information, contact Scott at 299-3000 x192 or [email protected].

Youth LoungeGrades 6-12 Open M-F, 3-6 p.m.Sundays, open to all ages,1:30-4:30 p.m.The TJCC Youth Lounge offers teens the opportunity to meet new and old friends; get homework done; watch movies on the giant LCD screen TV; or play pinball, pool, or one of the interac-tive games including Wii, DDR, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and much more. No additional cost to JCC Members! Check out our friendly competitions! Get your name on the top daily scores and top 10 all-time scores. For more information, call Eric Smith at 299-3000 x148.

Upcoming J-Care and Youth Lounge Closures:

January 1: New Year’s DayMarch 29: Closed at 4 p.m. for PassoverMarch 30: PassoverApril 5: Passover

Taglit Day ProgramMon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.We use the Youth Lounge as our base at the JCC, but go out into the community almost every day. Our programs are designed to meet the individual needs and interests of each day program par-ticipant. We include health and wellness, volunteering, learning independent liv-ing skills and having fun as part of the day program package.

After School Care/Respite Services

Mon.-Fri., 2-6 p.m. After-school program for 6th graders and older based in the Youth Lounge where participants can play Wii, hit the high notes with Guitar Hero and sometimes even do their homework. We have daily activities designed to be enjoyable as well as stimulating. We offer several choices for grades 5 and below. Contact Kristin to discuss your needs.

Taglit Social ClubThis is the place to be if you are 16 or older! One Sunday a month, we meet to have some fun. Upcoming planned activities include a trip to Choc-A-Lot Gourmet, a Diamondbacks game, a fancy dinner out and more! Space is lim-ited to 15 for each event. Email Kristin to be added to the fl yer list!

Calling all Spanish Speakers!

The Day Program is seeking volunteers to tutor our participants in Spanish conversation and to help reinforce their basic vocabulary skills. This is a great way to give to special needs if you have at least an hour a week to spare. If interested, please contact Kristin or pick up a volunteer application at the Welcome Desk.

Now is the time for May ‘10 grads to begin transitioning. Contact Kristin to learn more.

Interested in any of these programs? Looking for more information? C o n t a c t K r i s t i n a t 6 1 5 - 5 4 3 0 o r [email protected].

Arts & Culture + Adult Life=

The New Department of Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Betsy Cowan, Director: 299-3000 x106Helene Mittleman, Coordinator:

299-3000 x147

Come and play (and learn) at

the J!Adult Jewish Education

Hebrew ClassesTuesdays, Jan. 26-Mar. 16Instructor: Sara Golan-MussmanEight-week sessionsBeginning Hebrew 6:30-7:30 p.m.Introduction to Hebrew 7:30-8:30 p.m. Don’t forget to register in advance! Stop by the Welcome Desk or call 299-3000. $60M/$70NM (plus cost of text paid to instructor)

Computer Classes at the JCC

Offered by Computer Adult Learning Centers C omput e r t r a i n i ng classes for people 50+Register Feb. 17 • 9-10:30 a.m. Class starts Monday, March 1For more information call 721-7591 or visit www.tucsoncalc.org.

Mah-Jongg ClassesMondays • Five-week sessions10 a.m.-Noon or Noon-2 p.m.Jan. 11-Feb. 8 • Feb. 15-Mar. 15 Apr. 12-May 10Instructor: Barbara LongoMinimum of four students must be reg-istered for a class to run. Learn to play mah-jongg in a fun and supportive envi-ronment. Must have a mah-jongg card to play. Register at the Welcome Desk. Call Helene at 299-3000 x147 for questions or to register over the phone.$50M/$60NM

Creating a Personal History

Wednesdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3 & 1010:30 a.m.-NoonInstructor: Carol ZukertLearn ways to prepare a personal history for yourself, your family or someone close. At the end, participants will have the tools needed to be successful in creating a personal history.$45M/$60NM

Great DecisionsEight consecutive sessionsbeginning Jan. 2710:30 a.m.-NoonA nat ional discussion program focus ing on major foreign policy is-sues pertaining to global concerns. Call Helene at 299-3000 x147 to reserve your spot.Text is $15.

Game Day @ the JTues., Feb. 99:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Bring your friends and join others for a fun day fi lled with all types of games including, but not limited to, mah-jongg, bridge, poker, canasta, and chess. A catered lunch will be served as well as afternoon snacks and door prizes. This is not a tournament. Pre-registration is required. Call 299-3000 to register or stop by the Welcome Desk. For ques-tions call Helene at 299-3000 x 147. $18M/$25NM

Job Search SeminarsWednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Presenter: Dr. Harriet Katz, LCSW, DSW

Feb. 10: Strategic Tips on Breaking Through A Tough

Job MarketLearn how to leverage strategies & techniques that have opened doors for job hunters.Feb. 17: Critical Tips On Getting

Your Resume PickedYour resume needs to be a marketing piece, not simply a summation of your experience.

sports clinic open to both ex-perienced athletes and those new to sports. Each week

ment and sportsmanship followed by a fun game. Clinic


Feb. 24: Key Tips On Interviewing

Learn techniques that will help you to take control & drive the interview process forward in order to outlast the competition. Dr. Harriet Katz has been a Career & Personal Coach for the past decade in New York City. She is certifi ed by The Five O’Clock Club: A Career Coaching and Outplacement Network for Professionals. Space is limited. Reservations requested. Call Helene at 299-3000 x 147.Free!

Mom’s RetreatMarch 12-14, 2010 • $395Shalom Institute • Malibu, CALooking to get away for a rejuvenating experience? Interested in yoga, tai chi, nature crafts, hikes, and nature walks? Want to pamper yourself with mas-sages, facials, and manicures? If you’re interested in exploring the possibility of a retreat in Malibu call Helene at 299-3000 x147.

Interest GroupsCurrent Events

Every Monday • Noon-1:30 p.m. Moderated by rotatingfacilitatorsProvocative, contro versial, and never dull. Timely, lo-cal, national & international topics are discussed. 11:30 a.m. brown bag lunch or purchase at Café @ the J. Programbegins at noon.Free!

Spouse Bereavement Support Group

Tuesdays • 10-11:30 a.m. If you have lost a loved one, you may fi nd comfort in meeting others who have shared this experience. Co-sponsored by Widow to Widowed Inc. For more information, call Dolores Kaplan at 638-6796.

Bridge GroupTuesdays & ThursdaysNoon-3 p.m.Looking for knowledgeable bridge players.Free!

Israeli Dance Tuesdays, ongoing sessions Learn to dance with beginners and experts.Wood-Floor Aerobic Studio7 p.m. Beginners7:45 p.m. Intermediate8:30 p.m. Open dance$4M/$5NM

Eastside Chess ClubWednesdays • 6-9 p.m.Recreational & competitive play for all ages and skill levels.Call John at 331-9981 with questions.Members free/$2NM/$1 children

Yiddish Club2nd Wednesday of the month1-2 p.m.Join the Yiddish Winkel! Mir vellin redden a bisl yiddish. Meet for fun, fellowship, songs, stories, and more! For more information call Frieda Li-ebeskind at 577-1243 or Sheldon Clare at 546-6058.Free!

90-Minute Musical TheaterEvery Tuesday 10:30 a.m.-Noon Facilitated by Leon BankAn informative & in-teractive program fo-cusing on documenta-ries, movies and music that enlightens, enter-tains and stimulates conversation.Free!

Ladino Club2nd Wednesday of the month2:30-4 p.m.Are you interested in learning more about Sephardic Jews? Ladino is the language and culture that emerged when the Spanish Jews were expelled from Spain.Free!

PerspectivesEvery other Thursday10:30 a.m.-NoonCoordinator: Les Burgman, 722-9310Be enlightened and educated with infor-mative lectures on various topics by ex perts in their fi elds. Free!Jan. 7: Dr. Kathleen Schwartzman, The Social & Political Complexities of ImmigrationJan. 21: Dr. Gil Shapiro, AtheismFeb. 4: Barney Popkin, Middle East Confl icts Over Water: Possible Solu-tionsFeb. 18: Dr. H. Britnon Milward, Gov-ernance, Privatization, and Systematic RiskMar. 4: Dr. Kate Kenski, The Deterio-rating Public Discourse in Talk Radio, TV & PoliticsMar. 18: Dr. Tom Volgy, Political Sci-ence Topic TBA

NEW! Arts & Culture Brown Bag Lunch Series

(BBL)!

Join us the last Friday of every month at noon for a presentation of artistic or cultural content. Free and open to the public. Bring a dairy or vegetarian lunch, or purchase your lunch from the Café @ the J.

Fri., Jan. 29Filmmaker Brooke Sebold

The fi rst BBL program features Brooke Sebold, presenting her documentary fi lm Red Without Blue*, which follows a pair of identical twins as one transi-tions from male to female. Captured over a period of three years, the fi lm documents the twins and their parents, examining the Farley’s struggle to re-defi ne their family. A native Tucsonan, Brooke is in town from Manhattan to moderate the Fabulous Faygeleh LGBT series on January 30-31 at Grand Cin-emas Crossroads 6.*fi lm runs 74 minutes

Fri., Feb. 26Sculptor Edward Fleming

Marble sculptor Edward Fleming, artist of “Grief” in the TJCC Sculpture Garden. Meet Ted and see his image presentation about the pro-cess of carving a sculpture, from quarry to exhibition.

Fri., Apr. 30Sonoran Desert Wildlife

Sandy Reith, Pima County Natural Re-sources, will present “Sonoran Desert Wildlife.” In this informal program, we’ll discuss a variety of interesting animals that inhabit the Sonoran Desert and explore their adaptations, by examining skulls and pelts.

Jewish Culture ShukSunday, January 24, 2010Tucson Hebrew AcademyThe Jewish Culture Shuk offers a myriad of classes in Jewish learning taught by Tucson’s Rabbis and Jewish Educators on topics ranging from Meditation and Mysticism to A Jewish Perspective on Today’s Headlines. Newcomers to the Tucson Jewish community and those newly interested will gather at 6:00 p.m. for a brief program and light appetizers before joining the Jewish Culture Shuk program. Classes are held 7-9:15 p.m. followed by dessert and schmoozing. For a complete listing of classes or to register, call Suzanne Amador Anne Lowe at 577-9393. You can also register on-line at jewishtucson.org or at the door on January 24 (as space permits) at 6:30 p.m.

ArtOutdoor Landscape

PaintingWednesdays • 9:30-NoonInstructor: Murray KeshnerPaint directly from nature in watercolor, acrylic or oil paint. Class will visit a different location each week. Demon stration and instruction at each class. Register at the JCC Welcome Desk or call 299-3000.$60M/$75NM per 4-class card

Tucson Museum of Art Docent

PresentationsWednesdays • 12:30-1:30 p.m.Jan. 13: Van GoghFeb. 10: Georgia O’KeeffeM a r. 10 : Je w i s h A r t i s t s of t he19th CenturyFree!

Anyone Can Draw & PaintFridays • 9:30 a.m.-NoonInstructor: Murray KeshnerBeginners & experienced artistsExplore your creative spirit using vari ous medium. Demonstration & instruction at each session. Bring pencil & paper. Register at the Welcome Desk or call 299-3000. $60M/$75NM per 4-class card

The Drawing Studio ClassesDrawing Fundamentals

Thursdays • 6-9 p.m.Jan. 21-Mar. 11An introduction to the basic language of drawing, by developing skills in four key areas: Shape, edge, light and space. For more information on classes, fees or to register, call 620-0947 or visit www.thedrawingstudio.org$160 Drawing Studio Associates/$175 Non-Associates

The Clay ExperienceSundays, Jan. 24-Feb. 282-5 p.m.Tuesdays, Jan. 26-Mar. 25:30-8:30 p.m.Professional Instructor: Gerrie YoungExperiment with clay construction and sculptural forms.$85M/$100 NM ($20 material fee paid to the instructor at the fi rst session)

In the Fine Art Gallery:Jan. 4-Feb. 4: Jews in American Com-icsFeb. 7-March 15: Lily Rosenberg & Deanna ThibaultReception: February 7, 1-4 p.m.Mar. 17-Apr. 28: Jane Barton with Jay Smith • Reception: Mar. 23, 5-7 p.m.Apr. 29-June 10: Touchable Art

Sculpture GardenSelf-guided tours available dur-ing the hours the facility is open. Docent available by reservation. Call Betsy Cowan 299-3000 x106.

Treasuries of Jewish Literature

Thursdays • Jan. 7-28 12:30-2 p.m. Instructor: Ruth Zerman Explore how the Jewish people think, feel and view the world.Free!

U of A Programs SEKHEL veLEV –“Mind & Heart”

Three sessions Jan. 12-Mar. 9 (three classes per session)SEKHEL veLEV is part of Judaic Studies’ Adult Education Outreach program of the University of Arizona and co-spon-sored by the TJCC. These are non-credit courses and do not require admission to the U of A.

Pozez LecturesThe University of Arizona’s Center for Judaic Studies Shaol Pozez Lecture Series brings internationally renowned authors, thinkers, and speakers to Tuc-son for public lectures. Free! For detailed information on the SEKHEL veLEV or Pozez, contact Jeanne Daven-port at 626-5758 or [email protected]. Visit http://fp.arizona.edu/judaic/

Self-guided tours available dur-ing the hours the facility is open. Docent available by reservation. Call Betsy Cowan 299-3000

Treasuries of Jewish


Florence Melton Adult Mini-School

Mondays • through May 109:15-11:30 a.m. Offering high-quality, text-based Jew ish education including: The Dramas of Jew-ish Living and The Ethics of Jewish Living, which encompass the dramatic develop-ments from different periods in Jewish history dealing with controversial issues such as suicide, euthanasia and abor-tion. For adult learners of all levels. For more information or to register, call Sharon Glassberg at 577-9393.

Advanced Jewish LearnersJewish Denominations:

Addressing the Challenges of Modernity

Open to graduates of Melton. Day and evening classes. Mondays • Jan. 25-Mar. 8Noon-1:30 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m.Gain extensive insights into the histori-cal and ideological development of the major movements, and the impact of is-sues such as gender, assimilation, Israel, and post-denominationalism on the movements and the Jewish people. $125 + $25 book fee. Call Sharon Glassberg at 577-9393.

Jewish Author Series

Both Lectures at the Tucson Festival of Books

Sponsored in part by Tucson Pima Arts Council

Benyamin Cohen March 14 • 1 p.m. Tucson Festival of Books at UA Integrated Learn-ing CenterBook signing after at the TJCC/PJ Library table

During his year-long ex-ploration, Cohen sees the best and the worst of Christianity – from mega churches to storefront churches; from crass commercialization of reli-gion to the simple, moving faith of the humble believer; from the profound to the profane to the just plain laughable. Throughout, he keeps an open heart and mind, a good sense of humor, and takes what he learns from Christianity to refl ect on his own faith and relation-ship to God.

Carol Leifer March 14 • 2:30 p.m.Carol Leifer came out at 40, got Bat Mitzvahed at 45, and adopted a son at 50. A former Seinfeld writer, Leifer is a 52-year-old lesbian Jew-ish stand-up comedian from Long Island. She’s amassed an impressive résumé producing or writing for The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, and The Ellen Show. She’s headlined her own HBO specials, appeared on The Tonight Show (with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno), Late Night With David Letterman , and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, and last March released her

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fi rst book, When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win, talking about her evolution from straight to gay, being a lesbian mom, and why getting older isn’t such a bad thing.

Tucson JewishCommunity Library

The Tucson Jewish Community Library Annual

Book SaleSun., Mar. 21 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Recycle your old, gently used books to sell at our annual sale. Please bring all your unwanted novels, biographies and non-fi ction books to the library and register for your free library card at the same time.

If you have books of Jewish content that we are able to use in our library, thank you. All other books will be for sale at our usually discounted price of name your own price! There will be a large container at the J from Jan. 3-Mar. 14 to collect books.

All proceeds will benefi t the library. This is the only fund raiser we have during the year and it enables us to expand our services and programs to the Tucson community.

Thursday Evenings at the Library

Feb. 18 • Purim: A Modern and Danger-ous Dilemma. How to live as a minority in a Land where they don’t dislike you?

April 15 • Modern Israel : 62 Years YoungSix Generations of Jews Look at Israel, the Jewish homeland, through their eyes and hearts.

Library HoursMon., Wed., Fri., & Sun. • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.The Library can be accessed at all other times except when the door is closed or there is clearly a meeting in progress. Instructions for checking out books are in the Library.

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Youth Basketball Begins Sunday March 7

Registration now for the Spring SeasonMighty Mites: Grades K-1Girls: Grade 3-6Jr. All-Stars: Grades 2-3All-Stars: Grades 4-5Super Stars: Grades 6-8$125M/$250NMFor more information please call Stu Epstein at 615-5427.

Adult Leagues Ongoing throughout the yearIf you are interested in joining a team we offer Co-Ed Softball, Co-Ed Volley-ball, Men’s Softball, Men’s Basketball, Flag Football and Members Only 33 and Over Basketball. Please call Jason Apodaca at 299-3000 x119.

New Fitness ClassesThe Sports & Wellness Department has added some new and exciting classes in the late afternoons and early evenings. For more information on all our group fi tness activities, visit www.tucsonjcc.org or call the Courtesy Desk at 299-3000 x118.

Save the Date!The 11th Annual JCC Golf Classic has been rescheduled for Thursday April 22 at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel. The shotgun starts begin at 1 p.m. Enjoy a day of great golf and great food – all while supporting the JCC programs.For more information or to register a team, please call Stu Epstein at 615-5427.

TennisMembers can enjoy the free use of our six classic clay tennis courts as a benefi t of membership. For a fee, we also offer tennis classes for all skill levels. Because of the mild winter temperatures in Tuc-son, classes are year round.

We offer:• 20 hours of adult tennis programming per week via 11 different adult clin-ics, drill & plays, team practices and academies.• 15 hours of junior tennis programming per week via 7 different junior clinics, and academies.

Class information can be found online at www.tucsonjcc.org or pick up a fl yer at the Courtesy Desk.

We have Men’s and Ladies’ Teams which compete in USTA and interclub leagues and our ladies A-3 Team just won the league championship.

Our Tennis Pros are:Chuck Reisig, Director of Tennis, USPTA Pro 1 has more than 20 years of teaching experience. Lesson Fees: 1 hour $48, 1/2 hour $30, Series of six 1-hour lessons $240

Angel Cobbs, Head Tennis Pro, USPTA Pro, Angel loves working with both juniors and adults and has had tre-mendous success coaching USTA and interclub teams. Angel is also a certifi ed U.S.P.T.A. tennis professional.Lesson Fees: 1 hour $42, 1⁄2 hour $25, Series of Six 1-hour lessons $210

For more information the tennis offi ce can be reached at 520-299-3000 x151.

AquaticsSwim Lessons

Private instruction available year-round. Appointments scheduled on an individual basis. Certifi ed instructors for all ages – 1-99! There’s no reason to put off learning to swim or improving your skills! Call 299-3000 x251.

Adult Swim TrainingTuesdays & Thursdays11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 3 sessions available (8 lessons per session)Session I: Jan 5- Jan 28th

Session II: Feb 2- Feb 25Session III: March 2- March 25Great for beginner triathlete, cross training, cardiovascular endurance, or full-body workout.USA certifi ed swim coach instructor.JCC Members $60/session Non-JCC Member $85/session *no prorating sessions.

Stingray Year RoundSwim Team

Ages 8-18: Professionally and lovingly coached competitive year-round swim program offering quality training, skill acquisition, race strategy, goal-setting, and confi dence building.One of Tucson’s premier age group swim programs!Training times and fees based on skill level. Join anytime! Call 299-3000 x251 to schedule a tryout today!

Masters SwimmingSessions: Jan.-Dec.Professionally coached swim training for the advanced lap swimmer to the se-rious adult swimmer! Workouts tailored to individual needs and abilities. All four competitive strokes, drills, pulling, kicking, interval training are combined in each workout. Join anytime! Call 299-3000 x251.JCC Members $100/sessionNon-Members $200/session

Starting in March!Splash-N-Dash

A continuous swim/run competitive event for all ages 6 through 99! Held on various Sundays in March, April, and May! A series of three biathlons with prizes and awards for all around competitors. Great for triathletes (be-ginning to advanced), cross-training, lap swimmers, and runners!Course distances:200 swim with a ¾ mile run800 swim with a 1.5 mile run800 swim with a 3 mile run$10 Stingray Team Member$15 JCC Member$20 Non-Members

Group Swim LessonsParent/child swim classes and group children swim classes begin in April when the weather turns warmer! Watch for information and f lyers posted around Sports & Fitness.For more information call 299-3000 x251.


Golfi ng for Charity

On November 8 Jason Apodaca and Luke Avants from Sports & Wellness along with Amy Merkel and Cathy Baldwin from the Jewish Federation competed in a Putt-Putt Tournament for youth charity. This opportunity was made available through the generosity of Board member Tom Warne. The event was run by the Glassman Foundation and was a huge success. The group fi nished fi fth out of 32 teams and had a blast. What a great experience and we are very happy to have had them represent the Tucson Jewish Community Center as a whole.

Healthy Members at the J:

A Message from Ken Light

I know that after the fi rst of the year, many of us make a new year’s resolution to “get in shape”, lose a few pounds, or otherwise generally improve our health and well being.

A couple of months ago I asked our staff and Board members to share with me how they “walk the talk” with regard to the wellness part of our mission. For years we have embraced a wellness philosophy prompted by the belief that if we are not a well people, and that means physically, mentally, socially, psychologically, and emotionally well, we will not be able to accomplish any of the rest of our mission. My intent in asking the question was to gain examples I could share with you of how our leadership, both staff and volunteers alike, are setting a model for others to follow in this regard. What I was not prepared for was the overwhelming response I received! Nearly 80% of our Board of Directors and 61% of our key staff shared with me their personal examples of wellness in their lifestyles.

We have hard core athletes among us, from our own Board Chair and another Board member who are “Ironman Triathletes”; to a Board member who runs twice a week, swims twice a week, bikes twice a week, and lifts weights; to a staff member who lost 40 pounds and “6-8 inches on my waist”, quit smoking and started eating healthy to complement his 35-minute cardio workout fi ve days a week. A number of respondents commented on the attention being paid to a healthy diet as well. There are many more examples too numerous to mention here at this time but I will be profi ling some of these great leadership examples in the months to come with the hope of encouraging, motivating, and involving you in your own personal plan of self-improved wellness.

We’re here to help! The J provides many exercise, diet, and personal training programs to assist you in setting and reaching your goals. We don’t need to be star athletes to improve our well-being and in the paraphrased words of Anne Frank, “….no one need wait a single day to begin to improve (themselves and) the world….” Please stop any of our professional staff and see how we can help. Also, watch future issues of Center View for some specifi c examples that are sure to excite and entice you!

2010 Tucson International Jewish Film FestivalJan. 14-24 Featuring 12 Israeli Films – Get connected to the Israel-Jewish identifi cation, cultural awareness and dialogue through fi lm. Visit www.tucsonjewishfi lmfestival.org

HaBanot Nechama ConcertSaturday, Jan. 238 p.m. • Temple Emanu-El 7 p.m. • VIP Reception HaBanot Nechama is a live band in the deepest sense, having built a huge and very dedicated following before even releasing one single. They have topped the radio charts and received a nomination for the Best New Act award at the Israeli Music Channel Annual Awards.Adults $18 in advance, $20 at the door Children and Students $10 in advance, $12 at the door VIP Reception $36 Buy tickets to both concerts and receive 10% discount. Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount.

Nathan Guttman, “The New U.S. – Israel Agenda: Iran, the Middle East and the Peace Process.” Mon., Feb. 22 • 7 p.m.JCC Auditorium Nathan Guttman is the Washington bureau chief for the Jewish Daily Forward. For the past two de-cades Nathan has been closely following the Israeli-Arab peace process. He is also the U.S. reporter for Israeli TV Channel 1 – Israel’s public TV network.

David Broza ConcertSat., Mar. 13 • 8 p.m.Fox TheatreFor 30 years, Israeli superstar David Broza has been considered one of the most dynamic and vibrant perform-ers in the singer/songwriter world. His charismatic and energetic per-formances have brought to world-wide audiences, fusions of three different countries in which he was raised: Israel, Spain, and England, fi lling the concert halls with his famous guitar play-ing, ranging from fl amenco fl avored rhythmic and percussion techniques, to whirlwind fi nger picking, to a signature rock and roll sound.Tickets: $40/$25/$15 VIP reception following concert $60Buy tickets to both concerts and receive 10% discount. Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount.

Shahar Azani, “Israel: Global Challenges and Opportunities”Mar. 22, 7 p.m. • JCC Auditorium Shahar Azani is Israel’s Consul for Culture, Media and Public Diplomacy in Los Angeles. He has been instru-mental in promoting cultural inter-actions between Israel and Eastern Africa. Counsel Azani was Israel’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) as well as to the UN Human Settlement Program.Free and Open to all

J-Star Award forStaff Excellence:

AugustGuldasta Binaliyeva (ECE)

Edward Diaz (Building Services)Klara Klyuchik (ECE)

Faina Sare (ECE)

SeptemberMegan Andersen

(Children & Youth)Lechele Chilton (Membership)

Julia Waterfall-Kanter (Development)

OctoberTammy Lewis

(Building Services)Hannah Shenfeld

(Special Needs Services)Eric Smith (Children & Youth)

NovemberElissa Berg

(Special Needs Services)Carlos Carrillo

(Building Services)Stu Epstein (Sports & Wellness)

Ann Kepford (ECE)

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Welcome! Shalom!The JCC is pleased to welcome the following new members:

Pamela Adler, Tom Adler, Meena Ahuja, Art Aldag, Karise Allen, Meredith Andrepont, Zachary Arnstein, Danielle Avilla, Jesse Baker, Jennifer Bauman, Mickey Baumrind, Marty Baumrind, Adam Begody, Elissa Berg, Kerrie Bergan, J R Bergantino, Marvin Bernstein, Josh Bill, Crystal Bill, Philip Boatright, Geraldine Brauch, Johnathan Brownlee, Erica Brownlee, Hugh Brydon, Robert Burch, Jane Burch, Andrew Buser, Hannah Cain, Angela Chakraborty, Julie Chambers, Donald Champion, Jennifer Chetwynd, Josh Chetwynd, Mary Logan Clark, Debra Clark, Darren Clausen, Aaron Coile, America Cole, Charles Cook, Ian Cornish, Katherine Cornish, Maria Cornish-Deluca, Jessica Crafts, Clyde Cross, Maryann Cuddeback, Randolph Cueto, Adam Davis, Renee Davis, Andrew Deeb, Joseph Del Rossi, Eleonora Demaria, Paul Den Herder, Marlene Den Herder, John Dennis, Lyle Deo, Michael Devine, Joseph Dipaola, Russell Droll, Susan Dubow, Michele Duncan, Michelle Dunivan, Chamberlain Electric, Jennifer English, Anita Fairchild, Pete Fajardo, Alan Feinstein, Cina Fell, Ryan Fitzgerald, Shelley Fitzgerald, Miri Fleming, Robert Ford, April Ford, Barbara Friedman, Dorothy Friedman, Randy Friese, Susan Friese, Christian Frueh, Joshua Gaither, Michaela Gaither, Darren Gargus, Blanca Gilbert, Jared Gilbert, Janet Gillard, Paul Gillio, Lynne Gingerich, Rafael Gonzalez, Masaru Goshima, Suja Goshima, Rebecca Gotz, Rose Gravino, Margaret Gray, Ronald Gray, Hilary Greener, Adam Grove, Phil Guest, Tracey Guest, Billy Guthrie, Shie Hadar, Kelly Hager, Nancy Hall, Jennifer Hall, David Hansen, Denise Hansen, Diane Haug, Andrea Herbert, Zachary Herndon, Tiberiu Hershcovici, Jeff Hertzberg, Carole Hill, Shu-li Hsieh, Melissa Ingram, Louise Irwing, Steven Kanner, Erin Karr, Steve Karr, Charles Katz, Darra Kim, William Krauss, Susan Kravitz, Kathleen Kritikson, Beverly Kruse, Heidi Kruse, Melanie Kuhlman, Ann Kyger, Patricia Langenberg, Roy Langenberg, Renee Larriva, Elizabeth Lawrence, Anthony Laylon, Shannon Laylon, Michael Lemole, Ruthie Lemole, Gladstone Leotaud, Richelle Litteer, Teresa Long, Jessica Lopez, Gerarod Lopez, Stephanie Lopez, Alex Lunt, Jing Luo, Brittany Lynn, Sabina Malacon-Margolles, Alison Manes, Charles Manes, Layla Martin, Kathleen Martinek, Marcia Martinez, Gus Maughan, Lori Maughan, Albert Mayer, Wendy McCurdy, Martha McKee, Kate McMillan, Thomas Mcnaughton, Amy Mendivil, Tami Michelle, Amy Miller, Sean Miller, Sara Mordecai, Jessica Morley, Michael Morrell, Nancy Morrell, David Mount, Nicole Myers, Sigal Nadler, Christine Nasser, David Nasser, Philip Nenon, Susan Nenon, Adam Newman, Zachary Newman, Nancy Nichols, Rebecca Nissen, Katie O’Brien, Jonathan Offerman, Ramon Padilla, Samata Paidy, Kristi Painter, Robert Painter, Frances Pakenham, Carl Patterson-Markowitz, Michael Patton, Lizet Perez, Edward Persellin, Marianna Pinter, Laurel Pollard, Rajesh Prasad, Madeline Preston, William Prince, Judy Purze, Elinore Quintia, Arthur Radtke, Cassidy Raeber, Roberto Ramos, Adam Renner, Allan Resnick, Nancy Resnick, Gabi (Ana) Rico, Blanca Rico, Heather Rinehimer, Michael Riordan, Sara Riordan, Robert Rios, Nancy Robertson, Erin Roepcke, Justin Roesch, Gary Salas, Angela Phan Salmon, Russell Salmon, Chris Salter, Amy Samberg, Michael Sanderson, Lindsey Schmidt, Lori Sears, Todd Seger, Michael Septoff, Naomi Septoff, Isidore Shapiro, J R Shipman, Lori Shipman, Stacy Sickels, Carolyn Simon, Les Simon, Erik Smith, Kalyea Spinler, Judith Staffieri, Pamela Stallard, Sophia Streitfeld, Meghan Strom, Nancy Surdoval, Amy Sussman, Erica Sussman, Matt Sweger, Mary Swiergol, Brent Swift, Harold Szerlip, Molly Szerlip, David Tammer, Julie Tammer, David Tecklin, Malena Tecklin, Melinda Tharan, Fegia Tick, Peter Todd, Sandra Todd, Michal Tymosiak, Hideaki Ueta, Yoko Ueta, Scott Ungar, Suzanne Ungar, Alexandra Van Niekerk, Shankar Venkataramani, Rajesh Viswanathan, Susan Waites, Elizabeth Warfield, Travis Warner, Keith Watts, Michelle Watts, Sandra Way, Barbra Wayne, Kelan Williams, Shirley Willis, Jack Wolfe, Milly Wolfe, Bobbe Woods, Adam Worthington, Cynthia Yamashita, Kim-Chong Yong, Joan Zeis(We apologize for any errors or omissions.)

Thank you to all the companies and individuals

who donated to our B’sghetti Bash silent

auction and door prize gifts!

A Healing TouchAlicia’s Casita

Allegro School of MusicAnonymous

Arizona CardinalsArizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Inn, Arizona OperaArizona Sonora Desert Museum

Arizona StagecoachArizona Theatre Company

ATA Martial Arts & Karate for KidsBedmart

Bedroxx BowlingBeyond Bread

BookmansBorst AutomotiveClaggett Family

Colossal Cave Mountain ParkCostco

Create CaféDancing Raven Jewelry

Deborah WitcheyEl Minuto CaféElite Security

Flaundrau Planetarium5 Star Electronics

Foothills MallFreeman Family

FuntasticksJustin GallickGolf n’ Stuff

Gray Line ToursPatricia Heller

Hilton El ConquistadorHilton Tucson East

The Humane Society of So. Az.Ironwood Dermatology

JEI, Inc.Jill Wilson

Jonathan’s CorkJon Wolf Photography

The TJCC has been my home for the past 20 years. Starting in ECE, my years at the JCC have been filled with enriching activities, a sense of community, and friendships that have lasted to this day. I have been through almost every program the JCC has to offer from kindergarten, summer camp, swimming lessons, basketball, BBYO and so much more. Now I continue my 20-year streak working at the summer camp for the last five years, and running the JCC’s amazing teen youth lounge. The

The Little Gym Of East TucsonLyric Yoga and Wellness

Henry El KaimKeller Nursery & Landscaping

Ann KepfordKeva JuiceKids Center

Maggie Norris, ChefJ W Marriott Starr Pass

Marshall FoundationMy Gym

On A RollOregano’s

Passion For the Love of PastryQueen Mine Tour

Reid Park Zoo Residence Inn by Marriott

Rosa’s Mexican FoodSalvatore J. Tirrito, M.D.

Sam’s ClubKaren ShanahanSkate CountryThe Solar Store

Sparkle CleanersSticks N’ Strings

Swenson’sSylvan Learning Center

Target StoresTeacher Parent Connection

Thomas CleanersTohono Chul Park

Trader JoesTolby Family

Tony and Guy HairdressersTriSports.com

Tucson Botanical GardensTucson Children’s Museum

Tucson Country ClubTucson Museum of Art

Tucson Symphony OrchestraVenus by Mars

Vicki & Phil PepperPizzeria Vivace

The Westin La PalomaWestward Look Resort

You Can Paint Zivaz

A Message from Eric Smith,a long-term Face of the J!

people I have met here still mean the world to me. I still see staff that took care of me when I was young, and they are always smiling, with arms open for hugs. I even met my current business partner at the JCC, over 16 years ago (the other guy in the picture from our fourth birthday at the JCC). The JCC has been my “home away from home” for the last twenty years, and it will continue to be my home through the people, my memories, and even the very building itself.


Mrs. Joan KleinermanIn memory of Ed Kleinerman.

Carol and Lex SearsFran and Jeff Katz

Marcia and Ken LightThe Board and Staff of the

Tucson Jewish Community CenterJane Wilson and Mark Rubin

Sherry and Dick BelkinAletha and David Kalish

Dotte SayreMuriel and Kenneth Dorking

Janice and Al KivelCharlene and Ace Rosman

Mrs. Marie DarmerOur sincere condolences.

The Board and Staff of the Tucson Jewish Community Center

Brenda LandauOur Jewish community thrives through

your hard work. “Mazel Tov”.Sharon Geiger and Selma Gevirtzman

Yiskar for Samuel Landa and four family members.

Sylvia Landa

Dave SilverOur sincere condolences on the loss of your father.

Marcia and Ken Light

Madeline and Barry FriedmanCongratulations on

the marriage of your daughter.Fran and Jeff Katz

Brenda VinerIn honor of your birthday.

Molly Shenitzer

Irene SarverThanks and Love.

Dotte Sayre

Jeff SelwynWe are so sorry about

the loss of your mother. You have our sincere condolences.Marcia and Ken Light

Lisa SalgadoWishing you a speedy recovery.

Molly ShenitzerThe Board and Staff of the


Janie CohenIn honor of your

art exhibition at the JCC.Terri and Mark Caminker

Dorothy ZimmermanIn fond memory of Harold, beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Esther Goodman

BETH STERN MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Baskies and Family

Sincere condolences on the loss of Zelda, beloved mother, grandmother

and great grandmother.Rosilyn Pomerantz

June Fisher

Enid and Mel ZuckermanIn celebration of the birth of Colton Shepard Zuckerman.

Carol and Al Stern

TRIBUTESGene Mapanoo

Our condolences on the loss of your mother.


Marty JohnstonMazal Tov on your engagement.

We’re very happy for you.Billie and Boris Kozolchyk

Fran and Jeff KatzThe Board and Staff of the


Mr. and Mrs. George IngberIn memory of Ruth Ingber Perlman.

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur KlassGloria and Milton Siegel

The Family of Ruth PerlmanIn memory of our

dear friend, Ruth Perlman.Miriam and Peter Seagle

Barbara CarrAmy Sundback and David KileyJulie and John Perry and Family


Marcia and Ken LightAnnie Stein

Louis PennerBillie and Boris KozolchykMarilyn and Walter Woltin

Dorothy and Murray Mahlin

In memory of Ruth IngberEunice and Robert Faber

Julie PerlmanIn memory of Ruth Perlman.

Julie and John Perry

Ms. Ruthann Pozez and FamilySincere condolences

on the passing of Irene.Marcia and Ken Light

Mr. Mark RubinIn honor of your

Spirit of Philanthropy AwardRebecca and Al Zehngut

Mr. Steve SimOur condolences on the passing

of your beloved mother.Marcia and Ken LightCarol and Lex Sears

Brenda and Bill VinerIn honor of your recognition by the

Pima Library Foundation.Anna and Myron Rottenstein

Mr. James Conley, Jr.In honor of the nomination of Tucson

Lifestyle Magazine for a Copper Cactus Award for Community Service.


Lynn and Doug BultmanMazel Tov on Amy’s wedding.

Fran and Jeff KatzThe Board and Staff of the


Gene BakerGet well wishes.Molly Shenitzer

Shandeka TinsleyHappy 40

The Stern Family

Joan Kleinerman and FamilyIn memory of Eddie

Kleinerman, beloved husband,father and grandfather.

Carol and Al Stern

Remembering Beth with loveon her birthday.Carol and Al Stern

Beth, we love and miss you very much. You are always in our

thoughts.Lora, Ellen and Stephen Stern

Alan CohenWe grieve with you the loss of your

beloved brother.Carol and Al Stern

Dotte Sayre

Lee and Earl SurwitMazol Tov on the arrival

of your newest grandchild.Carol and Al Stern

Marty Johnstonand Sarah Ann Pruitt

Congratulations. We wish you every happiness in your upcoming marriage.

Carol and Al Stern

Madeline and Barry FriedmanMazol Tov on Gabrielle’s marriage.May they bring you much nachos.

Carol and Al Stern

Lee CohenWe grieve with you

the loss of your beloved sister.Carol and Al Stern

Pearl SolomonWishing you an easy

and a speedy recovery.Carol and Al Stern

Lee CohenIn memory of Sonya Adelman.

Joan and Jack Cole

Al CohenIn memory of Ed Cohen.

Joan and Jack Cole

Dr. Jeff Selwyn and FamilyIn loving memory of your beloved

mother, Pearl: wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She will be in your hearts forever.June Fisher

ERIN SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

Rhett Silver, M.D.Congratulations on your award!

Susan and Billy Schoenberg

Mrs. Joan KleinermanSincere condolences on

our loss. Ed was a great guy!Susan and Billy Schoenberg

Jan KrafsurSincere condolences on your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Billy and Susan Schoenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Jim PetersonSincere condolences on the

loss of Jim’s mom.Susan and Billy Schoenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Sanford SnyderIn memory of Arleen Snyder Magier.

Dorothy and Stewart B. Milstein

Mr. and Mrs. J. FarkasIn memory of Carole Ruth Jayson.Dorothy and Stewart B. Milstein

TributesDo you know someone celebrating a wedding, special birthday, bris, b’nai mitzvah, graduation, or other special achievement? Still need to find a gift? Is the gift registry sold out? Save yourself the stress of searching for the perfect gift and honor them with a tribute to the Tucson JCC. Tributes are a great way to honor your friends and family and their simchas while supporting the JCC. Tribute gifts start at $18 and can be made in any amount. You can designate your funds to an area that represents you or the honoree. A card with your personal message will be sent to the honoree. Tributes can be made at the JCC Welcome Desk or online at www.tucsonjcc.org. For more information, please contact Julie at x243 or [email protected].

Ruth Perlman Memorial

Please join Ruth’s family for a celebration of her life on

Sunday, January 17 at 2 p.m.

JCC Heritage Center


3800 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718(520) 299-3000 • www.tucsonjcc.org

Building Hours:Sun ....................................... 7 a.m.-8 p.m.Mon-Thur .................... 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Fri .................................... 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Sat ...................................... 7 a.m.-6 p.m.*

*S&W Only. Use Café Entrance.

Babysitting Hours:Sun ....................................... 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Mon-Fri .......................... 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Mon-Thurs ....................... 4:15-7: 00 p.m.Saturday ............................... 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

$4.50 per hour; $2.25 per hour each additional child. Parent(s) must be on the Jewish Community Campus while using babysitting. 2-hour time limit.

Café@the J Hours:Closed through January 5Breakfast Mon-Fri ......................................7-10 a.m.

Lunch, Dinner and SnacksSun ....................................... 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Mon-Thurs ................... 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Fri ....................................... 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Please Note:Sports & Wellness closes 15 minutes before

the building closes.

JCC Hours

Special support provided by:

Fabulous Faygeleh LGBT Film Festival January 30-31, 2010

Documents

January 2010 Center View - Tucson Jewish Community Center · by her children Ron Hyman, ... (all photo captions read left to right) Bill & Brenda ... Page 6 • JCC Center View •