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Camp Milldale, known as “Woodlands” was established in Catonsville as a summer country escape for poor Jewish mothers and their children.
Renamed “Camp Woodlands” it starts to o er a full ran e of summer ac vi es for children for two-week stays. Closed in the early 1950s to make way for the Beltway.
Camp Milldale emer es as the new camp on a new site on Keyser Road in Stevenson with a swimmin pool and 1 bunks houses.
Camp Milldale moves to its current beau ful loca on on Mt. ilead Road thanks to a i from elen and u o Dalsheimer.
Camp Milldale celebrates 60 years of providin an outstandin Jewish campin e perience for hundreds of children and teens every summer.
1914 1948 1953 1966 2013
What do we have to show for ourselves after 60 years of Camp Milldale? A lot of “happy
campers!” From siblings whose summer memories are rooted in Camp Milldale to former
staff who met their spouses at camp, Milldale is definitely a place where memories are
made!
Susan Rabin and her siblings all attended Milldale either as campers or staff. “When I was
growing up, all the kids in the neighborhood went to Camp Milldale,” she says. “Now, many
of my old camp friends are part of the synagogue that my family and I attend!”
According to campers and staff, Milldale is different from specialty camps because kids are
able to be part of a bunk and join together in classic group activities like Color War and
skits. “It’s an all-around camp,” Susan says. “The kids gain a unique camaraderie that can’t be
duplicated at any other day camp.”
Susan’s sister, Jane Goldstein, also recalls her summers at Camp Milldale very fondly. She
tells us that her social life as a teen totally revolved around her friends from camp. “We
would get together after work with the Israeli Shlichim. It was a great group to be a part of!”
A former Milldale CIT and Counselor, Stacy Gorin, is also thankful for the great group of
friends she met at camp. If not for them she would never have met her husband! “Howard
and I were both counselors at Milldale,” she reminisces. “We met through joining the same
circle of friends.” Stacy and Howard both loved everything about Milldale. Howard was
into softball and Stacy really liked the night swimming and singing by the fire. They both
enjoyed Color War. “I made a lot of great friends at Milldale and watching my campers form
lifelong friendships with each other was really special too,” says Stacy.
For more information on how your kids can make their own memories at
Camp Milldale, contact Dori Zvili at 410.559.3512 or [email protected]. You can
also visit our website at www.campmilldale.org.
NOW
Lasting Memories Are Made At Camp Milldale
Special Member DiscountSave up to $300 if you are a JCC member and you register by
January 31, 2013! Save an additional $50 on each sibling, and
up to $100 when you opt for the Express Bus.
A LOOK BACK AT OUR BEGINNINGS
January/February/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773
THEN
Susan Rabin and her siblings
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.49002
Wisdom for Today Inspiration of the Trees The trees are bare. Their leaves have blown away. Every rainfall
threatens to turn into snow. And… in just a few days we’ll be
celebrating Tu B’shvat; the Jewish holiday that marks the new year
for trees. What a strange time to celebrate the rebirth of trees!
April, when the trees blossom and bloom would have been a more
appropriate time to celebrate the trees’ growth, but in January?!
Our sages teach us that the reason we celebrate the rebirth of trees
at this time of year is because the process of rebirth has just begun.
While it’s true that the beautiful blooming will take place many
months later, hidden away from the naked eye the internal process
gets started in the midst of the winter. What a wonderful idea to
keep us warm! True celebration is not in the flashiness of success;
rather it is in the daily struggle that goes on behind the scenes.
This is precisely why we celebrate the renewal of the trees in the
wintertime, we are celebrating the process and not the end result.
So, although you may not have reached your goal of losing thirty
pounds (or whatever other goals you may have set for yourself ), that
is okay! Celebrate the steps you’re taking to get there. Pat yourself
on the back every time you make it to the JCC gym! Rejoice at every
small accomplishment that brings you closer to your ultimate goals.
Next time we hesitate before going out to the gym because it’s
too cold outside or, we feel like just taking an early night because
it’s been dark already for so long, let’s remember this fundamental
lesson. Look at those trees and remember what they’re up to inside.
The only way for them to blossom is if they start the process now.
Have a great and growth-filled winter!
Rabbi Yisrael Motzen is the Rabbi of Ner Tamid Greenspring
Valley Synagogue.
He can be reached at [email protected] .
Jewish LifeThis N’ That
New Security Procedures for JCC EntryAs has been the policy, all JCC
members must swipe their
membership card to gain access to
either JCC location. If you do not
have your membership card, please
stop by our Membership Offices with
a photo ID and get a replacement
card.
All visitors and guests entering the
JCC must present a photo ID and sign
into the Visitor Log.
We appreciate your assistance in
keeping our buildings secure.
Community Bereavement GroupsSupported by the JCC & JCS
Wednesday, January 23; 8 week series
If you are mourning the loss of a
loved one you don’t have to do it
alone. Join us in one of our support
groups.
Participants will find:
are grieving
specialists about grief
Free of charge. Pre-registration is
required.
For more information and
registration, call Jewish
Community Services at
410.466.9200.
Look for Purim & Passover activities
in the lobby in February and March
3January/February/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773
New JCC President, Barak HermannContinuing to “Make Mitzvot Happen” at the JCC
The new year brings with it the inauguration of a new president
for the JCC of Greater Baltimore. Barak Hermann officially took
the reins this January at the same time that we say farewell to
Buddy Sapolsky who is retiring as the JCC President after 18+
years.
A player in the JCC world since he was 23 years old (in the
1990’s), Barak’s most recent role has been as the Executive
Director of the JCC of Central New Jersey in Scotch Plains. He
has also held positions at MetroWest in NJ and the Suffolk JCC
on Long Island as a Chief Operating Officer, Program Director
and Camp Director.
Barak is committed to the JCC’s mission of treating everyone
with respect and offering programs and services that reflect
our vision. “This is an institution where we make Mitzvot
happen, we bring them to life every day!” he says. Our new
president will lead with innovation and integrity so that
the JCC stays relevant to the lives of Jewish individuals and
families. “We need to make sure that we are never complacent
in our services and programs,” he comments.
Our guests can continue to expect exemplary customer
service at both JCC campuses. Barak will ensure that the
JCC is a place where members can relax and get away from
the trials and tribulations of everyday life. He believes that a
smile goes a long way, as does listening and demonstrating
care and empathy. “My job is to make sure that members are
always being heard,” he says. “To be effective in leading a JCC,
members need to know that I am there for them to kvell to
AND to kvetch to!”
He aims to continue the strong executive leadership that
this community is accustomed to. “The way that I saw this
community respect and respond to Buddy’s leadership really
attracted me to Baltimore,” he points out. “At the end of
the day, we are a very important player in building a strong
Jewish community – what’s best for the community is best for
the JCC.”
Barak’s wife and three sons will be joining him full-time in
Baltimore by the end of this summer. He anticipates that
his boys Jonah, 6, Zach, 10, and Jacob, 13, will be running
the hallways and participating in classes and leadership
programs. “I know that this JCC will help us instill our kids
with the values we want them to grow up with,” says Barak.
He and his wife, Cory very much look forward to making the
JCC of Greater Baltimore their home away from home.
Staff NewsBJAAWe are excited to introduce Jen Erez as the Coordinator
for the Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance (BJAA). Jen
has a Master’s degree in Special Education from Fordham
University. Based out of the OM JCC, Jen manages the
interactive BJAA website and will help parents to navigate
and understand its various resources.
The website features over 500 resources
for parents of children with special
needs including a parent to parent
forum. “I am very excited to work one
on one with parents and help connect
them to the resources that they have
been looking for,” Jen says.
Living With Different Abilities: The Future Starts NowSunday, February 10; 10-11:30amSnow date February 17 Rosenbloom OM JCC
Join us for a video screening from the popular TV show
Parenthood followed by a guided discussion for parents
living with children with special needs. Facilitator: Beth
Hecht, LCSW-C, Sr. Manager, Volunteer Services, JCS. This
program is co-sponsored by the JCC, JCS and Shemesh.
Suggested Donation $5 at the door. Seating is limited.
Preregistration Required.
To register contact: Loren Walsh 410-843-7568 or
[email protected], or Jennifer Erez 410.559.3613
JCC Employee of the MonthCongratulations to Stacy Israel on
receiving the Employee of the Month
Award for the exceptional work she has
done in launching the Baltimore Jewish
Abilities Alliance (BJAA) program and
website. She has truly gone above and beyond to bring this
project to fruition in partnership with the multiple agencies,
committees and task forces. Thanks for all your hard work
Stacy!
We welcome Margalit Jacobs as our Social Work intern at
the PH JCC. Margalit has a BA in Psychology from Touro-
Landers College and is currently finishing her MSW from
Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
Margalit has a passion for Jewish communal work and
she is excited to help develop the Teen Department at the
Weinberg PH JCC.
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.49004
Meet Our 2013 Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame InducteesOnce again, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore
is planning its biennial Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame. The
Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame was created to honor exceptional
Baltimoreans who have made an impact on the community
through their life’s work. Similar to past honorees, these
individuals also reflect a diverse array of fields such as science,
medicine, business, community service, art and law.
The 2013 inductees include the following:
Rabbi Jacob B. Agus*
Leo Bretholz
Curt I. Civin, MD
Suzanne F. Cohen
Liebe Sokol Diamond, MD
Louis J. Fox*
Jacob Glushakow*
Lee Rosenberg
Ronald M. Shapiro
The Jewish Legion
(*denotes deceased)
Rabbi Jacob B. Agus*Rabbi Agus was a leading thinker of the Conservative
movement’s liberal wing, heading Rabbinical Assembly
committees on the Sabbath, prayerbook, and ideology of the
Conservative movement. He was also a scholar, teacher, author,
editor and long-time Rabbi of Baltimore’s Beth El Congregation
and in the forefront of interfaith communication, which he
referred to as “dialogue” or “trialogue.”
Rabbi Agus came to the United States in 1927 from Poland.
His rabbinic career took him to several
cities before he became rabbi of Beth El
Congregation in 1950. He remained their
rabbi for 30 years, retiring in 1980. As a
scholar, Agus produced several books on
Jewish philosophy and articles on this and
other themes, and served as an advisor on
Jewish topics for encyclopedias, including
the Encyclopedia Britannica and scholarly
journals. He taught at the Reconstructionist
Rabbinical College, St. Mary’s Seminary,
Temple University and the Ecumenical
Institute (where he was a founder of the
Interfaith Roundtable). In addition to his rabbinical and
scholarly work, Agus adopted the cause of interfaith and
interracial relations, which included Jewish/Christian/Muslim
relations and dialogue. He served on the boards of the
Baltimore National Council on Christians and Jews and Morgan
State University. He died on September 26, 1986.
Leo Bretholz Born in Vienna, Austria on March 6,
1921, Leo Bretholz is a Holocaust
survivor who has spent most of
his years in Baltimore writing and
speaking about his story. On
November 6, 1942, Leo escaped
from the transport that was carrying
him to Auschwitz by leaping off the
moving train in northeast France.
He was on the run for several years.
After the war, his aunt in Baltimore
arranged affidavits of support and
in 1947 he was able to come to the United States and settle
in Baltimore. For about 15 years, Leo never spoke about his
experiences, but after hearing about the fate of his mother
and sisters, he decided to speak for “those who were silenced.”
For almost 50 years, Leo has been speaking out to Jews and
non-Jews alike in schools, universities, and before many other
audiences. Together, Leo and journalist Michael Olesker wrote
the highly acclaimed book, Leap into Darkness. In 2005, the
Baltimore Jewish Council, THE ASSOCIATED, the Harry and
Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, WBAL-TV and Deborah Weiner
supported and produced a documentary about Leo entitled,
Survivors Among Us. In one segment, Ms. Weiner and Leo
travel to France where he was reunited with Sister Jeanne
D’Arch who had protected him during his years on the run.
Jewish Hall of Fame – 2013
Don’t miss our features on
these honorees in the
next newsletter:
Liebe Sokol Diamond, MD
Louis J. Fox*
Jacob Glushakow*
Lee Rosenberg
Ronald M. Shapiro
5January/February/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773
Jewish Hall of Fame – 2013
Curt I. Civin, MDDr. Curt Civin is the founding
Director of the University of
Maryland School of Medicine
Center for Stem Cell Biology and
Regenerative Medicine and the
Associate Dean for Research.
He is also internationally
renowned for his pioneering
cancer research at Johns Hopkins
Hospital where in 1984 he made
a groundbreaking scientific
discovery when he identified a
method for isolating stem cells from other blood cells. Hailed
for that breakthrough in 1999 as National Inventor of the Year,
Dr. Civin’s discoveries have led to a critical understanding of
stem cells and the development and implementation of both
clinical bone marrow stem cell transplantation and leukemia
diagnosis.
Prior to assuming his position at the University of Maryland
School of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Civin was with Johns Hopkins
University School of Medicine for almost 30 years. Currently,
Dr. Civin’s studies focus on the genes expressed in stem cells.
By understanding the inner mechanics of how stem cells work,
he hopes to learn how to modify the key properties of stem
cells in order to increase their therapeutic potential. Dr. Civin’s
research also includes learning how normal stem cells become
cancerous.
Suzanne F. CohenSuzanne F. Cohen is a dedicated professional volunteer for a
number of Jewish and non-Jewish organizations in Baltimore.
Her accomplishments are numerous and diverse and her
philanthropic endeavors have touched many lives. She is Past
Chair of the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), Past Chair of THE
ASSOCIATED, Past President
of the Baltimore Jewish
Council, an Honorary Trustee
of the Baltimore Community
Foundation, and a Trustee
Emerita of Goucher College.
Currently, Suzanne serves
on the board of the Middle
Grades Partnerships, the
Open Society Institute and is
President of the Nathan and
Suzanne Cohen Foundation.
One initiative that Suzanne
and her late husband, Nathan, started together involved a
program at Park School which provides a summer salary for
faculty who submit innovative programs for the classroom.
In 2006, Suzanne initiated and funded the concept of Free
Admission at the BMA which removed the admission fee,
thereby giving anyone interested the chance to experience
the Museum. Suzanne comes by her passion for community
involvement and philanthropy naturally. Her grandfather,
Morris Eisen, was President of Levindale and her mother,
Florence E. Fineman, served as Auxiliary President at Sinai and
Levindale. In this manner, Sue continues this proud legacy by
offering her time and financial support to make life better for
our Baltimore community.
The Jewish LegionThe Jewish Legion consisted of approximately 10,000 young
Jewish men worldwide who enlisted in 1918. The Legion was
formed by the British as a way to allow Jews to participate in
the liberation of Palestine by fighting with the British Army
against the Turks. At that time, approximately sixty young men
living in East Baltimore joined the Jewish Legion. Despite some
concern that their participation in this effort may cost them
their U.S. citizenship, they went anyway. The group trained
in the U.S. and Canada and in early 1918 they went to Egypt.
The Baltimore unit arrived too late to make a difference in
the military campaign of freeing Palestine from the Turks, but
served as occupation troops until they were shipped home in
1919.
Save the Date!
2013 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Wednesday, June 12Gordon Center For Performing Arts
Don’t miss this year’s induction ceremony. The funds raised
through sponsorships, ticket sales and ads in the Hall of Fame
program book will support needs-based scholarships for
hundreds of children and teens to participate in JCC programs
including Early Childhood, the JCC Maccabi Experience, Special
Needs and Camp Milldale.
For more information contact Esther Greenberg at
[email protected] or call 410.559.3545.
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.49006
DBJCC EVENTSHands on Holidays - Purim Light Street Library Wednesday, February 20; 10:15 & 11:15amSoutheast Anchor Library February 27;11:00amJewish Museum of Maryland February 22; 10:30am
Hands-on-Holidays PassoverLight St. LibraryMar 20; 10:15 & 11:15am
Jewish Museum of Maryland
March 22 at 10:30amSoutheast Anchor LibraryApril 3; 11:00am
QUESTIONS? Contact Kim at
443.248.4219 or
DBFA EVENTat the DBJCC
Wed., February 6; 6:30pmNew and expectant parent social! Meet other parents in your community.
RSVP at dbfam.org
NOBO EVENTSMazel TalesSun., Feb. 10 & March 10; 10amIvy Book StoreLake Falls Village – 6080 Falls Rd.
Hands-on-Holidays PurimWednesday, Feb. 20; 10amRoland Park Library
Hands-on-Holidays PassoverWednesday, March 20; 10amRoland Park Library
Visit facebook.com/
JccNoboNorthBaltoBabies or email
Lauren at [email protected].
DBJCC Opens Parenting Center in Federal HillIt’s official – on January 13, the Downtown Baltimore JCC Parenting Center opened its
doors to all the young families that we have been serving in ad hoc locations around
downtown Baltimore.
“There isn’t currently a facility like this in Federal Hill,” says Sharon Seigel, JCC
Parenting Center Director. Parents can come to the Center for educational seminars,
parents and children can drop-in to play and socialize with other friends, and we will
be scheduling more and more of our ever-popular Mommy & Me classes. “We are also
planning for regular visits with a lactation and a midwife consultant for new Moms
and Moms-to-be,” adds Sharon.
The Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance, an independent, nonprofit alliance that
partners with local government, business, and nonprofit organizations to develop
family-wise programs, will be inviting families to attend new and expectant Parent
Socials in the office. Their first event is scheduled for February 6. In addition to the
Parenting Center activities, the new location affords us the opportunity to reach out
to young adults living and working in Baltimore. Rabbi Jesse Gross, the JCC’s Charm
City Tribe Director, will be hosting Happy Hours, Lunch & Learn events as well as Friday
evening Got Shabbat? gatherings for area residents.
The new space is located on Light Street in Federal Hill, near the Cross Street Market.
Parking is available to on-street and at a nearby garage. The location was chosen
because of its “walkability” to the Federal Hill public library and open-air park,
convenient for families to walk-in anytime.
Although we are very excited about the new location, classes will continue to be
held at the Jewish Museum of Maryland and other locations in Roland Park, Mount
Washington and Canton when appropriate.
The Downtown Baltimore JCC is supported by the Joseph & Harvey Meyerhoff Fund.
Children & Youth
DBJCC Parenting Center1118 Light Street410.559.3618
Open: Monday thru Friday,
9:30am-12:30pm
7January/February/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773
Summer in the Snow Sunday, January 27; 10:30am-12:00pmAges 2-5 (entering Kindergarten)Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Join the Noah’s Ark staff for some cold weather “summer
fun!” Meet our camp staff and see what’s in store for
summer 2013. Enjoy family fun activities including face
painting, crafts and games.
Free
Contact Emily at
410.559.3557 or
Schools OutMonday, January 28; 9:30am-3:30pm Monday, February 18; 9:30am-3:30pmRosenbloom OM JCC
The School’s Out program is an opportunity for elementary
school-age kids to get the most out of school closings and
vacations in a structured, safe and fun atmosphere. We offer
a variety of activities including: indoor/outdoor recreation,
games, cooking, dance aerobics and much more!
$25/JCC Members; $40/Guests;
Kids Center participants pay $20
Early drop off and extended stay available.
For more information please contact Amanda Max at
[email protected] or 410.559.3548.
Children & Youth
Join us for our Purim celebration!
Saturday evening, February 23, 7 p.m. Family Megillah Reading
Followed by activities for all ages
…and the celebration continues at our Annual Purim Carnival
Sunday, February 24, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sponsored by the Parent Association
jOY BabyAttention all new parents…Mazel Tov on your new
arrival! We have a special gift for you from jOY Baby.
jOY Baby is a new collaboration of five ASSOCIATED
agencies, that includes a welcome package for
new and expectant parents with goodies such as
a bib, a baby toy and a beautiful Jewish-themed
baby journal along with resources for Jewish life in
Baltimore including gifts from the JCC Parenting
department!
To request a package, refer a friend or become
a volunteer, visit www.joybabybalt.org or email
[email protected] or call 410.735.5015.
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.49008
TNT for a dayGrades 6-8Mondays, January 28 & February 1; 9:00am-4:00pmRosenbloom OM JCC
If you’re interested in doing TNT next summer or you did TNT
this past summer and loved it, then this is a great opportunity
for you! We will spend our morning working in the preschool
earning community service hours. In the afternoon, we will do
activities as a group. Activities include swimming, basketball,
video games, soccer, and many more.
$18/JCC Member $25/Guests
Saturday Night TakeoverGrades 6-8 Saturday, January 19, February 16 & March 9 8:00-11:00pmRosenbloom OM JCC
Spend your Saturday night hanging out at the JCC. The
gymnasium, track, indoor pool and teen lounge will all be
open. You can play basketball, run, swim, watch a movie, play
video games on a projection screen, or just hang out with your
friends.
$5 for members/ $10 for non-members
Middle School OvernightGrades 6-8Sat., March 9; 8:00pm - Sun., March 10 7:00amRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Spend the night at our first-ever Middle School Overnight!
Come for the takeover and then stay for late night activities and
snacks.
$15/Members; $20/Non-members for overnight
“J” Dance Grades 6-8January 26, February 23, March 16; 8:00-11:00pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Join us for dancing, a DJ, open gym and snacks. Middle School
ID required. Get on our VIP list! Bring in the completed VIP form
to the next dance and you can head right to the front of the
line!
$10/Members; $15/Non-members
No one will be permitted without an ID. Accepted Middle School
ID includes: a report card, a class schedule with the year, your
name and grade. Bus cards will NOT be accepted.
Wednesday Night Pizza PartyGrades 6-8Wednesday, January 30; 6:30-8:30pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Come hang out at the JCC and get some free Pizza. Meet new
teens and learn about all our upcoming programs!
JCC Members only
Video Game NightGrades 6-8Wednesday, February 20; 6:30-8:30pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Spend Wednesday night at the JCC eating pizza and playing
video games. You can choose what game to play on our
60”projection screen.
JCC Members only
Movie NightGrades 6-8Wednesday, March 20; 6:30-8:30pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
It’s another great Wednesday night at the J. Watch a movie (you
get to pick), eat free pizza and hang out with friends!
JCC Members only
Need more information on Middle School programming?
Please contact Bradley Kerxton at 410.559.3547 or
Teen Events
9January/February/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773
Motzai Shabbos at PH! Don’t sit around the house on a Saturday night- come to the
“J” with your friends and enjoy the gym, pool, teen lounge and
more! $2/person
Middle School: 8:00-9:30pmHigh School: 9:30-11:00pm
Boys Nights
January 26
February 9
March 2
For more information, contact Ahuva at [email protected].
“Good Grief”! A project for teens ages 14-18 who are grieving the death of a loved one Tuesdays, March 12 & 19 and April 9 & 16; 7:00-8:30 pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Working together on a mosaic art project will give teens a
creative and healthy outlet for their grief as they get support
from each other and from a professional grief counselor.
The finished piece of art will be displayed at the JCC offering
comfort and hope to others who have lost a loved one. This
event includes an orientation for parents on March 5 at 7:00 pm
in the JCS offices at the Owings Mills JCC.
There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.
For more information and to register, call 410.466.9200.
This is a joint program of the JCC, Jewish Community
Services (JCS) and THE ASSOCIATED
GED PrepYoung Men, Ages 15-22Weinberg Park Heights JCC
One hour each of English and Math. Exact class times
TBD.
Contact Ahuva at 410.500.5938 or
AZA & BBG International Convention 2013February 14-18, 2013 Washington, DC
Thousands of BBYO leaders, alumni, advisors, professional staff
and top Jewish philanthropists from around the world will
convene at BBYO’s International Convention (IC) at the Gaylord
National Hotel and Convention Center in Washington, DC.
This is the largest pluralistic annual gathering of Jewish teens
working to strengthen the Jewish future.
For more information on BBYO, contact Mitch at
410.559.3549 or [email protected]
Teens
Girls’ Nights
February 2
February 16
March 9
BBYO Teens had a blast at the 2012
Regional Convention this December
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.490010
JCC Maccabi® EXPERIENCEAugust 4 - 9, 2013Orange County, CA
This year our JCC will be sending all of our artists and
athletes to the Merage JCC in Irvine, California for the
combined JCC Maccabi Games & Artsfest. Read on for
details ….
JCC Maccabi® GamesJewish teens ages 13-16 as of 8/1/13
The JCC Maccabi Games® have been offering a life-and
personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers since
1982. At this Jewish Olympic style event, each athlete has
the chance to participate in one of 14 sports and events
spanning the week-long experience, creating memories
that will last a lifetime. Events include: Boys & Girls
Basketball, Boys Baseball, Bowling, Inline Hockey, Boys
Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis,
Tennis, Track & Field and Girls Volleyball.
Tryouts begin February 10 and continue thru March.
For a complete list of dates, visit jcc.org/maccabi.
Questions? Contact Paul Lurie at 410.559.3546 or
JCC Maccabi® Artsfest Jewish teens ages 13-17 as of 8/1/13
Know any creative Jewish teens? Tell them about JCC
Maccabi Artsfest where they can spend five amazing
days enhancing their talents and meeting Jewish teens
from all over the world. Art Disciplines include: Acting
Auditions begin February 19 and continue
thru March. For a complete list of dates, visit
jcc.org/maccabi.
Questions? Contact Melissa at 410.559.3593 or
[email protected] or visit www.jcc.org/maccabi.
2013 Baltimore JCC Jr. Maccabi Games Ages 10-12Sunday, May 5, 2013Philadelphia, PA
The Baltimore JCC Maccabi Club is looking for Jewish
teens to participate in the following:
Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis
Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Baseball
Tryouts will take place in February at the Rosenbloom
OM JCC.
For info and dates, visit www.jcc.org/jrmaccabi or
contact Brad at [email protected]
JCC Maccabi 2013
2012 JCC Maccabi® Experience
11January/February/March 2013 Shevat/Adar/Nisan 5773
JCC/BZD Trip to IsraelAges 15-18June 23-July 21
Info Session February 12 at 7:00pmBZD Office, 3655-B Old Court Rd., Pikesville
Send your teenager on an unforgettable trip to Israel
for under $2500 for four weeks! Don’t miss our next info
session to learn more.
Here are just few things your teen will do:
For more information call 410.484.4510 or visit
www.bzdisrael.org
The Capital Camps Experience for $180Capital Camps, the official overnight camp of the JCC
is thrilled to offer a Special JCC Member Discount,
Yotair: Rookie Camp is only $180 (reduced from $500).
This intimate program offers children an opportunity
to sample the wide variety of daily activities we offer at
camp including sports, arts & crafts, swimming, ropes
course and much more. “It is a fabulous introduction for
first-time campers to the world of Jewish resident camp”
says Sam Roberts, Camp Director. “Campers who attend
Capital Camps come home with great memories, strong
self-confidence and a passion for Jewish life.”
Our Yotair program is open to boys and girls who will
be in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grades in the 2013-2014 academic
year. The program is for new campers only, as we
want participants to share their first overnight camp
experience with other ‘first-timers’.
Capital Camps combines superb staff with state-of-the-
art facilities to ensure the best experience for campers.
Our activities merge sheer summer fun with deep
identity-building.
See what others are saying about the ‘Best Camp
Ever’ at www.capitalcamps.org! Request a home visit
at a time convenient for you to chat with our camp
staff. Learn about all that our 2, 3 and 4-week camp
sessions have to offer.
Don’t delay, sign up today at www.capitalcamps.org!
Camp
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.490012
Opening NightJews in ToonsApril 4; 7:30pm
This exciting opening night event will feature the
renowned, Emmy-winning comedian, and writer for
The Simpsons, Mike Reiss. Mr. Reiss will show rare
video clips and discuss his work in writing the Jewish
themed episodes of The Simpsons along with The
Critic and Queer Duck. As with all of our films, this
presentation will be followed by a hilarious Q&A you
won’t want to miss! Come early and enjoy a wine and
cheese reception with Mr. Reiss.
I Shall RememberSunday, April 7; 3:00pmRussia 2012
Melting AwayTuesday, April 9; 7:30pmIsrael 2012
Art & Culture
William & Irene Weinberg Baltimore Jewish Film Festival
Celebrating our 25th Year!
My Best Enemy - April 17
Save the Dates
Thursday, April 4 thru Thursday, April 25, 2013
Gordon Center For Performing Arts
Tickets are $10/film.
For more details and to purchase tickets,
visit www.baltimorejff.com.
Room 514Monday, April 15; 7:30pmIsrael, 2012
My Best Enemy Wednesday, April 17; 7:30pmAustria/Luxemberg 2011
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Art & Culture
Orchestra of Exiles - April 25
25th Annual Film Festival continued
The Fifth Heaven Sunday, April 21; 3:00pmIsrael 2011
Paris-Manhattan Tuesday, April 23; 7:30pmFrance 2012
Orchestra of Exiles Thursday, April 25; 7:30pm
USA 2012
Become a STAR! In celebration of this momentous 25th anniversary, we are
planning exciting opening and closing night events. In order to
guarantee your seats for the 2013 Film Festival, we are inviting
you to become a STAR.
**STAR** benefits include:
and the Festival poster
STAR pin
STAR: $185/couple; $92.50/individual
For details, contact Sara Shvartzman at
[email protected] or (410)500.5903.
EVENTSLunch Spectacular SeriesWeinberg Park Heights JCCWednesdays, January 23, February 6 & March 6; 12:00-2:00pm
We are pleased to present you with a spectacular series of
lunch and entertainment each month at the “J”! In January,
we will celebrate the trees with a TuB’shvat themed lunch
along with Earl Rosenberg, saxophonist. February will be
our learning month with a special guest, Karen Falk, from
the Jewish Museum of Maryland to present “Chosen Food:
Cuisine, Culture, and American Jewish Identity”. Finally in
March, phenomenal pianist, David Bach will perform old-
time favorites like you’ve never heard before!
$8/JCC Members; $12/Guests for lunch
Contact Sara at 410.500.5903 or [email protected]
to reserve your seat.
Senior Chocolate SederWeinberg Park Heights JCCWednesday, March 13; 12:00-2:00pm
Why is this Seder different than all other Seders? Start a
new Pesach tradition with lifelong friends and new friends.
The Chocolate Seder is a chocolate lover’s dream. Drop
plagues of chocolate syrup on your plate, drink chocolate
milk in place of wine, and the rest you’ll have to join us to
find out! Sugar-free chocolate will be available and a light
lunch is included.
$8/JCC Members ; $12/Guests
For registration and transportation arrangements,
please call Sara at 410.500.5903 by March 6.
The Painted Palette Trendiest night in BaltimoreSun., February 24 at 10:00am & Thurs., March 7 at 7pmRosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Hey Baltimore! Want a fun activity that’s new and exciting?
The JCC has partnered with The Painted Palette to bring
you an upbeat creative class for both the artistic and not
so artistic. Come learn the basics of acrylic painting while
enjoying the company of friends. The Painted Palette
instructor will guide you step by step through recreating
the day’s featured painting. By the end of the class you
will be amazed at the artwork you have created! The class
price includes two hours of art instruction, all supplies and
complimentary two servings of wine, soda or water.
$28/JCC Member: $42/Guest
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.490014
Art & CultureFive Decades of PlaysAn evening celebrating the founding of CENTERSTAGEMonday, January 28; 7:00pmGordon Center For Performing Arts
Enjoy a look back over the past five decades of hits and highlights
from Baltimore’s own CENTERSTAGE. Join us for coffee and dessert
following the performance.
Featured plays by decade:From the 1960s
The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams
From the 1970s
Hot L Baltimore, Lanford Wilson
From the 1980s
*On the Verge, Eric Overmyer
From the 1990s
Jitney, August Wilson
From the 2000s
*Intimate Apparel, Lynn Nottage
*World Premiere
Tickets: $10 per person, or $5 for students and seniors
For details, visit gordoncenter.com or call 410.559.3510
or email [email protected].
Hot L Baltimore
Centerstages’ JCC Origins It was a moment of crisis that brought Ed Golden to the JCC. In 1957, the
original director who was being flown in from Israel was detained at customs
and Ed was asked to step in. For his first play Ed chose Crime and Punishment
and got great reviews that prompted a “box office invasion” at the JCC. Other
shows, such as The World of Shalom Alechem followed. If the Jewish people
weren’t supporting the Arts in Baltimore, there wouldn’t be any!”
says Ed.
In 1962, a group of civic-minded arts patrons including Ed Golden, hatched
a professional theater company here at the JCC. Together they formed
CENTERSTAGE with the support of the Jewish community behind them.
The group moved to their current Calvert Street location soon after and Ed
became the first Artistic Director for CENTERSTAGE which is still thriving and
about to enter its second half-century.
For more information, visit www.gordoncenter.com .
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Art & CultureGORDON CENTERCharm City Jazz Winter Jazz Affair II Featuring Marcus Johnson & Marcus MitchellSaturday, Jan. 26; 8:00pmwww.charmcityjazz.com
Concert Artists of Baltimore present
Toon Tunes and Cartoon Capers withBaltimore actor, Tim MarroneSunday, Feb. 10; 3:00 pmwww.Cabalto.org
Two Quartets: Music & Words of Ludwig van BeethovenSunday, March 17; 3:00pm
This world premiere program by DUO, pianists: Stephanie Ho
and Saar Ahuvia features two of the composer’s string quartets
in rarely heard piano four hand transcriptions. Stanley Morstein
will present selections from Beethoven’s letters reflecting his
life, struggles, longings and spiritual convictions.
Tickets are free but required for admission. Reserve your
tickets at www.jcc.org/two quartets. Pick them up at the
cashier’s desk at either JCC or call Marilyn at 410.559.3510.
The Jewish Theatre Workshop Presents “The Curious Savage” by John PatrickFebruary 7-17, 2013 Weinberg Park Heights JCC Strauss Auditorium
The Curious Savage tells the tale of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage, who
inherits a business empire worth ten million dollars from her
husband. Wanting to create a “happiness fund” in his name to
help people realize their dreams, no matter how foolish, she
sells the family businesses and converts the cash to negotiable
securities. Believing the money to be their birthright, her
stepchildren commit her to a sanatorium hoping to bring her
to her senses and reveal the location of the money. There, she
bonds instantly with the other “guests” of the institution who
conspire with Mrs. Savage to confound her stepchildren and
achieve her dream.
For more information on the JTW, contact us at
410.709.8589 or visit: www.jewishtheatreworkshop.org.
Stanley I. Morstein, actor
DUO: Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahuvia, pianists
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.490016
Creating Smart Fitness Resolutions for the New YearIt’s January. You vow that this will be THE YEAR. You will utilize your gym
membership, eat more vegetables, and rock that swimsuit. Inevitably, life
happens, you slip back into old habits, and once again feel frustrated at
yourself for not keeping your promise. Albert Einstein advised us that “insanity
is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.”
Perhaps THIS YEAR it’s time to put insanity to rest and adopt a smart approach.
SPECIFIC: Start with a goal that is unambiguous. While setting a clear
goal, think about the five “W’s”: What do I want to accomplish? When can I
realistically accomplish it? Why do I want to accomplish it? Who can help me
accomplish it? Where can I go to work on it?
Example: I am setting a goal to lose 1.5 pounds per week. I want to lose 20
pounds (the What)
in 4 months (the When) so I can play with my children without feeling
exhausted (the Why).
I will need the help of my spouse (Who) since I’ll be working out at the JCC
(the Where) three mornings a week. Time is an issue, so I will schedule my
workouts at a time of day when I’m least likely to skip them and have a “plan b.”
MEASUREABLE: To know whether you completed your goal, you have to be
able to track it and measure the outcome. Ask the question “how much or how
many?”
Example: Setting a goal to lose 1.5 pounds a week and 20 pounds in four (4)
months.
ACHIEVABLE: Set a realistic goal.
Example: A weight loss of 1.5 pounds per week is healthy and achievable.
RELEVANT: A goal that has meaning to your personally will be prioritized and
get your attention.
Example: Being able to play with their children when they are still young is
important to parents.
TIME-BASED: A target date will lend a sense of urgency and importance to
your goal. Ask the question, “by when”?
Example: I will hit my target weight in 16 weeks
Fitness Staff AdditionAlex Cecchetti may already
be a familiar face to many JCC
members. He has worked in both
the OM and PH Fitness Center for
seven years. Alex will continue
in this capacity but will also be
our new Sports Coordinator and
Youth League Organizer at PH.
He is very excited to work closely
with the PH JCC community and
is grateful for the opportunity to
help create exciting fitness and
sport programs. Congratulations
to Alex on his new position!
Fitness
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AquaticsOwings Mills Swim Team NewsThe Baltimore Barracudas have been performing admirably at recent meets and
we are pleased to report that eight of our team members have qualified for the
Maryland Swimming State Championships. There are also six swimmers that
qualified for the Maryland Swimming Junior Championships.
Swimmers to compete at the state
championships include:
Justin Burnette
Alan Cherches
Jensen Friedman
Nolan Plant
Olivia Plant
Adam Todd
Karim Todd
Kevin Whalen
Swimmers to compete at the state junior
championships include:
Jessica Hymer
Michael Krasnitski
Samuel Ross
David Schechter
Molly Schneider
Sabrine Todd
Gerard Whalen
Summer Aquatics PositionsCertification classes are being held in Owings Mills
and Park Heights to prepare teens for summer
employment opportunities here at the JCC. They
include lifeguarding, first aid, CPR/AED, Pool Operator
and more. Job openings have been posted online.
Get the details about upcoming classes at
jcc.org/nas and job openings at jcc.org/jobs.
Owings Mills Pool ClosingSunday, January 27; 12:00-5:00pm (approximately)
Please be aware that the Barracudes have a swim meet
scheduled for this Sunday afternoon against Cherry
Hill. The pool will be closed for other aquatic activities
during that time.
Thanks for your understanding!
NISERIOUSLY FUNNY COMEDY WITH JESSICA KIRSON & FABULOUS SILENT AUCTION
TICKETS: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.
Reserve your premiere table of 10 near the front
of the stage for $250.Ticket purchase includes hors d’oeuvres and dessert.
Cash bar. Please, 21 and older.
RSVP by Monday, February 25, 2013
How to buy tickets:
• Online at www.bethisrael-om.org
• By mail (please include your name and phone
number): Beth Israel Congregation,
3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117Online purchasers please bring printed ticket receipt.
All other ticket purchases will be held at the door.
INFO: Call Beth Israel Congregation,
410-654-0800.
AS SEEN ON:
Presenting New York comedienne Jessica Kirson,
with host Bernie Fursh, headliner at Comic Strip
Live and Caroline’s Comedy Club in NYC.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 P.M. with the Silent Auction and hors d’oeuvres followed
by the show and dessert. Cash bar.
BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills
By special arrangement with the
New York Hysterical SocietyJessica Kirson at Beth Israel
NEW YORK COMEDIENNE JESSICA KIRSON
Presenting Sponsors
Owings Mills 410.356.5200 | Park Heights 410.542.490018
Chai Lights
Chanukah Choopla
Downton Abbey Premiered in style!at the Gordon Center
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Center NewsThe newsletter of the
Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215
410.542.4900 410.578.0102 fax
Ben & Esther Rosenbloom JCC
on the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg
Campus3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117 410.356.5200
410.581.0561 fax
www.jcc.org
MD Relay:
1.800.735.2258
Neil Demchick Chairman of the Board
Buddy Sapolsky President
Barak Hermann President-Elect
Ken Karsh Senior Vice President, Finance
Phil Miller Vice President
Ron Siegel Vice President
Gail Zuskin Vice President
Jan Cardin Membership Chair
Randi Buergenthal Marketing Chair
Robin Rose-Samuels Marketing Director
Esther Apt Editor
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore promotes
and strengthens Jewish life and values through communal
programs and activities for individuals and families.
www.jcc.org
Jewish Camps Critical To Developing Jewish Identity As the winter winds whip through and chill us to the
bone, summer may seem a long way off. But, for families
considering summer camp for their youngsters, thinking
ahead is often a must.
Faced with an overwhelming array of options – from
every sport and art imaginable – parents must comb
through numerous choices to find the programs that
will best benefit their youngsters. When making their
decision, families should note that studies find that a Jewish camp experience may be one of
the most important venues for developing the Jewish identity of their children.
Whether it is a Jewish day or overnight camp, the benefits of a Jewish camp experience is as
essential to developing a lasting commitment to Jewish life as is travel to Israel or a day school
education. “Camp Works: The Long Term impact of the Jewish Overnight Camp,” a study by The
Foundation of Jewish Camp found that as adults, Jewish overnight campers were 45 percent
more likely to attend synagogue once a month and 21 percent more likely to feel that being
Jewish if very important.
With that in mind, THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore has made
a commitment to raising the profile of Jewish camping. Introducing its virtual Jewish Camp
Experience Center, THE ASSOCIATED’s goal is to increase the number of Jewish children
attending Jewish camp, making it a part of the overall fabric of Jewish life.
As part of this effort, THE ASSOCIATED will hire a Jewish Campaign Connector to promote
Jewish camping, build resources for scholarships and incentives and develop a lay cadre of
Jewish camping advocates.
“We want to shift the culture,” said Michael Hoffman, Chief Planning and Strategy Officer for
THE ASSOCIATED.
According to the 2010 Greater Baltimore Jewish Community Study, there are an estimated
18,300 children between the ages of 5-17 in Baltimore’s Jewish households. Thirty-seven
percent of those Jewish households have a child, who has, at some point, attended an
overnight camp with Jewish content.
When Jewish content is interspersed in a fun camp experience, it becomes an ideal avenue
for promoting Jewish practices and encouraging Jewish friendships. In the report “Limmud-
by-the-Lake: Fulfilling the Educational Potential of Jewish Summer Camps,” the study noted
that “the separation of camp from the outside world and the close-knit quality of the camp
community make it possible to live Judaism at camp in a total, holistic fashion. The camp
experience … is the source of close Jewish friendships.”
“We want families to talk about Jewish camp the way they talk about Israel and talk about day
school. We want the community to support Jewish camp the way it supports Israel and Jewish
day schools,” said Ruth Miller, Director of Community Planning for THE ASSOCIATED.
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Eden Caféat the Weinberg PH JCC
Phone: 410.542.5185 [email protected]
Sunday: 9:00am-7:00pm Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm Friday: 9:00am-2:00pm
at the Rosenbloom OM JCC
Phone: 410.559.3531 www.melatte.com
Sunday: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-2:30pm & 5:30-8:00pm Friday: 8:00am-2:30pm
Monday-Thursday 5:30am - 10:00pm
Fridays in January 2013 5:30am - 4:15pm
Fridays in February 2013 5:30am - 4:30pm
Fridays, March 1 & 8 2013 5:30am - 5:00pm
Fridays, March 15 thru Fall 2013 5:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday in Owings Mills 1:00am-6:00pm
Saturday in Park Heights thru March 9
Fitness Center will be open from 7:30pm-10:30pm and Eden Cafe
will be open from one hour after Shabbat until 11:00pm
Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm
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Jewish Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Staff News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Children & Youth . . . . . . 6-7
Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Maccabi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Art & Culture . . . . . . . . 12-15
Fitness & Wellness . . . . . . 16
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Associated Corner . . . . . . 19
Telling Your Tale: The Basics of True, Personal Storytelling Rosenbloom OM JCCSunday, March 24; 1:00-4:30pm
Learn how to shape your experiences into stories! Creators of the popular Stoop
Storytelling Series at Center Stage, Jessica Henkin and Laura Wexler, will provide
tips, insights, and guidelines to enhance your ability to shape your meaningful
experiences into stories and present them to an audience.
$45/JCC Member; $50/Guest
For more information contact Melissa at 410.559.3593 or [email protected] .