School of Lifelong Jewish Learning

AMERICA, ISRAEL AND THE WAR ON TERROR

4 Class Series: Four evenings of learning at the Merage JCCTuesday Evenings, October 8-29, 7-8 p.m.

OCTOBER 8 Americans and Israelis: Why terrorists incite Jew-hatred and anti-Americanism OCTOBER 15 US Counter- Terror “Intelligence”: an oxymoron influenced by anti-semitism, Islamophilia and other prejudices

OCTOBER 22 Fighting Terror: what America can learn from Israel, and what Israel can learn from America

OCTOBER 29 From Benghazi to Boston: America’s terror policy in flux

NEWSLETTER • Fall 2013 • Merage JCC of Orange CountyJoin the vibrant community of adults who enjoy sharing intellectual, recreational, physical and spiritual pursuits. The J’s program for adults 55+ offers a wide variety of clubs, classes, activities and special events in a friendly environment. Make new friends while pursuing long held interests and discovering new ones.

JCC Members $75, Public $85 for all 4 seminars. Register by 10/1. Register with Geri Dorman at (949) 435-3400 ext. 303, gerid@jccoc.org, at the Merage JCC Front Desk or online at www.jccoc.org/adults/lifelong-jewish-learning/.

Dr. Widlanski holds degress from Columbia University, the American University in Cairo and Bar-Ilan University. He served as an advisor to Israeli negotiating teams and as Strategic Affairs Advisor for Israel’s Ministry of Public Security. He has written for numerous national and international news outlets and reported for Israel Television and Israeli Army Radio. He is fluent in English, Hebrew and Arabic.

Presented by Dr Michael Widlanski,Schusterman Visiting Professor at UCI from

Bar- Ilan University and author of Battle of Our Minds: Western Elites

and the Terror Threat

Merage Jewish Community Center 1 Federation Way, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92603

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For information / reservations, contact Geri Dorman, PrimeTime Adult Director, at (949) 435-3400, ext. 303 or email gerid@jccoc.org.

Fall 2013Newsletter

THURSDAYSBEYOND THE CANVASThursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A fascinating JCC Art series which presents unique insights into legendary artists’ lives and artistic movements. Presented by Professor Jacqueline Hahn.

OCTOBER SESSIONOct 3: Georges-Pierre SeuratOct 10: Henri RousseauOct 17: Nicolas PoussinOct 24: Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin

EVENING OCTOBER SESSION7-8 p.m. Latin-American paintersWed. Oct 2: Diego RiveraWed. Oct 9: Frida KhaloWed. Oct 16: Orozco and SiquierosWed. Oct 23: Fernando Botero

NOVEMBER SESSION (no class Thanksgiving, Nov 28)Oct 31: Jean Louis DavidNov 7: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres Nov 14: Camille CorotNov 21: Eugène Delacroix

DECEMBER SESSION – 3 classes (no class Dec 26)Dec 5: Jean-Francois Millet Dec 12: Jean-Honoré FragonardDec 19: François Boucher and Jean-Antoine Watteau

Professor Hahn is an award winning teacher who received a Distinguished Instructor honor from UCI and has taught in Europe. Her lectures reflect a deep knowledge and a French artistic pedagogy where humor and passion inspire.4 class session: $60 Members, $75 Public3 class session: $45 Members, $60 PublicIndividual Lectures: JCC Members $20 each, Public $25 each

FRIDAYSGENTLE YOGAWednesdays & Fridays 8:45-9:45 a.m., Ongoing.This gentle approach to yoga helps you increase flexibility, improve circulation and experience more energy. Materials: bring a Yoga mat and strap. Instructor: El Vered Rubin. JCC Members only: Free

MEN’S CLUB AT THE JFriday 10 a.m.-12 noon, Ongoing. Enjoy coffee and bagels while discussing topics of interest to members with thought provoking discussions and insight from life experiences. Coordinator: Marty Migdall. JCC Members only: Free.

MAH JONGG REFRESHERFridays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct 4 – Oct 25Practice and brush up on your skills at our supervised play session. Instructor: Joan Samson. Members: $55, Public: $75 for the session

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OC Jewish Arts Festival 2013NOV. 1-16, 2013 MUSIC • FILM • BOOKS • DANCEFeaturing an intimate acoustic performance by Jewish reggae superstar Matisyahu, contemporary Israeli folk dance performers Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble, thought-provoking films, author events and more.

Irv Chase, Chairman of the Board • Dan Bernstein, President and CEO

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PrimeTime Adult Special Programs

MONTHLY EVENING LECTURE SERIES:

The Jewish Experience MONDAYS FROM 7-8 P.M.

LECTURE 1: MONDAY, SEPT. 9 Entertaining America: Jews in Music, Film and Comedy

LECTURE 2: MONDAY, OCT. 7Jews & American Presidents

LECTURE 3: MONDAY, NOV. 4Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Holocaust

LECTURE 4: MONDAY, DEC. 2A History of US Policy in the Middle East

Presented by Dr. Don Schwartz, Emeritus Professor of History from CSU Long Beach and Executive Director of the California Council of History Education

Series of 4: JCC members $30, Public $45Individual lectures: JCC members $10, Public $15Advanced registration requested.

PrimeTime Adult Weekly/Monthly Programming

MONDAYSGENTLE YOGALATES & MEDITATION Mondays, 9-10:20 a.m. Session 1: Sept 9 – Oct 28, 8 classes Session 2: Nov 4 – Dec 23, 8 classesIntegrate gentle core exercises with yoga & meditation. Instructor: El Vered Rubin. JCC Members only: $50 per 8 week session.

NEWS & VIEWSMondays, 10-11:30 a.m. Ongoing.Come discuss local and world issues in this interactive class.Instructors: Robert & Lillian Kurtz. JCC Members only: Free.

DROP-IN BRIDGEMondays, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Ongoing.Meet other bridge players—no partner needed. JCC Members only: Free.

LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGGMondays, 7– 9 p.m. Session 1: Sept 9 – Oct 28, 8 classes Session 2: Nov 4 – Dec 23, 8 classesLearn to play in a small, friendly class setting. Instructor: Joan Samson. Members $110, Public $135, Card $8, Minimum 6

DROP-IN MAH JONGGMondays, 7-9 p.m. and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon, Ongoing.Bring your JCC friends and meet other Mah Jongg players.JCC Members only: Free.

TUESDAYSBOOKS & BAGELSTuesday, 10–11:30 a.m. Meets once a month. Sept. 24: The Glass Room by Simon Mawer Nov. 26: The Gilded Chamber by Rebecca Kohn Dec. 17: Snow in August by Pete HamillFacilitated by Dana Susson and Marcy Middler JCC Members and Women’s Philanthropy: Free. Public: $10.

Books & Bagels Special Events at the OC Jewish Arts Festival 2013

Thursday October 24, 7 p.m.MEET THE AUTHOR: Ron Balson, Once We Were BrothersA compelling story of two boys, raised in the same house, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Nazi occupation. Two lives, two worlds and sixty years all on course to collide in this fast-paced legal thriller. $12 JCC Members, $15 Public. Includes light refreshments.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 12 noonMEET THE AUTHOR: Naomi Ragen, The Sisters WeissJoin us for lunch with the award-winning novelist, playwright and journalist who is the author of nine international bestsellers. In her new novel The Sisters Weiss, Naomi continues her ground breaking exploration of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish world. $25 JCC Members $30 Public. Includes lunch.

BRIDGETuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon Beginner 1: October 8 – November 26 Beginner 2: December 3 – January 28 (no class 12/31)Don’t miss this opportunity to tune up your brain while having fun at our hands-on bridge class. Class is for beginners and those who want to update their bridge skills. Instructor: Joan Kaye, M.Ed, Ed.D. 30+ years teaching adults, Bridge Bronze Life Master. JCC Members $110, Public $135 per session. Includes book.

THE VIEW FOR WOMENTuesdays, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Ongoing. Discussing topics of interest to women. Facilitated by Michelle Walot and Ro Probosky. JCC Members Free, Public $5 per session.

MEN’S CLUB MONTHLY WINE TASTINGTuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Monthly, Sept. 10, Oct 1, Nov. 19, Dec. 17RSVP required to Sid Field, Coordinator (949) 464-9939 or bacchus1961@cox.net. JCC Members only: Free

WEDNESDAYSGENTLE YOGAWednesdays and Fridays, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Ongoing.This gentle approach to yoga helps you increase flexibility, improve circulation and experience more energy. Materials: bring a Yoga mat and strap. Instructor: El Vered Rubin. JCC Members only: Free

LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGGWednesdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Session 1: Sept 11 – Oct 30, 8 classes. Session 2: Nov 6 – Dec 18, plus 1 supervised play session Mon. Dec 23.Learn to play in a small, friendly class setting. Instructor: Joan Samson. Members $110, Public $135, Card $8, Minimum: 6

THE WRITER’S ROUNDTABLEWednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov 27, Dec. 18Work with a New York Times bestselling author as your own writing coach every month at the J. Bring your questions about writing and getting published. Your guide is nine-time national bestselling author Michael Levin, who has taught thousands of writers at UCLA and NYU. Members Free, Public $15 per class.

GREAT JEWISH AMERICANS 101

Each presentation: $10 JCC Members, $12 Public, $14 at the door$50 priority seating (includes reception at 3 p.m.)

The Real Meaning of the High HolidaysTuesday, Sept. 10, 10-11 a.m.Put on your thinking Kippa and enjoy some holiday snacks.Join our interactive discussion on the High Holidays as we draw upon Jewish modern thinkers to answer the question of WHY?Instructor: David Lewis, Jewish educator & Bureau of Jewish Education CEO. JCC Members: Free, Public: $15.

Women’s Connection Lecture SeriesJoin a dynamic group of women promoting educational, social and Jewish interests for women at the JCC. JCC Members: Free. Public: $15 per lecture

WHAT’S NEW FOR FALL FASHION? Presented by Eva’s TrunkWednesday, Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn to update your style and wardrobe with the latest fashion trends. Afterwards join the accessory exchange. Bring in the costume jewelry, purses, scarves, etc that just don’t suit you anymore and trade them with others.

DRIVING SOLO – Handling Grief and the Business of Financial Survival Wednesday, October 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Presented by Susan Alpert, author, lecturer, entrepreneur, and frequent guest on national radio and TV shows. Learn the proven tools and tips of simplifying the overwhelming stress of paper work and organization to avoid financial and emotional pitfalls. A step-by-step outline is provided. The book Driving Solo will be available for purchase.

WOMEN’S HEALTH: A Wholistic Approach to WellnessTuesday, Nov. 19, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Resilience in Women: Psychological and Emotional WellnessPresented by Ellen Olshansky, PhD, RN WHNP-BC, FAANThis talk will focus on strategies for women to maintain optimism and a positive outlook on life, particularly as they undergo normal transitions including children moving away, retirement, divorce and death.

New Technology WorkshopsSOCIAL MEDIA; FACEBOOK, TWITTER, SKYPEEvening: Thursday, Oct 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or Daytime: Friday, Nov 8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Find out what Social Media is all about in plain English and how you can do it too! Instructor: Steve Averill of Averill Media.comEach class: $25 JCC Members, $35 Public

IPHONE TIPS AND SECRETSThree 90 minute classes per session Evening: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Dec. 4, 11 and 18Daytime: Fridays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., October 18, 25 & Nov 1Learn how to get the most out of your iPhone. If you know the basics, this is for you! Instructor: Jake Jacobs. Each three-class session: $20 JCC Members, $30 Public

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Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 • 4-5:30 p.m. JEWISH AMERICAN WOMEN IN POLITICSPresented by John Rothmann - author, political commentator and radio personality.The lives and contributions of Jewish women in Congress: Bella Abzug, Barbara Boxer, Diane Feinstein, Bobbi Fiedler, Gabrielle Giffords and others.

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 • 4-5:30 p.m. THE JEWISH AMERICAN STORY THROUGH CINEMAPart of the OC Jewish Arts Festival 2013

Presented by Eric Goldman, adjunct associate professor of cinema at Yeshiva University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. American Jewish filmmakers have had considerable impact on American cinema and on how Jews are reflected on the screen. Goldman discusses his book and analyzes how mainstream films provide an understanding of the American Jewish experience from the beginning of the sound era to today.

Gluten Free - what everyone is talking about!

Cookbook Luncheon with Kristine Kiddauthor of Weeknight Gluten FreeWednesday, Nov. 13, 12-2 p.m. Part of the OC Jewish Arts Festival 2013

Enjoy a delicious gluten-free luncheon with an informative presentation by Kristine Kidd, the food editor at Bon Appétit magazine for 20 years. As a cookbook author, she has just published her seventh book, Weeknight Gluten Free. It is a good companion to her previous book, Williams-Sonoma Weeknight Fresh and Fast. She enjoys inspiring people to cook simple, fresh, gluten-free food and has taught at UCLA and many Los Angeles cooking schools. $25 Members, $30 Public. Includes lunch. Register by 11/8.