Family Programming - Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia

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You belong here.
For details on the programs below, look inside this issue of Centertainment.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Sunday, March 18–Tuesday, March 27
Washington DCJCC, JCC of
Greater Washington and JCCNV
Thursday, March 22, 8:30am–3pm
Keynote Speaker: Judith Martin
(Miss Manners)
Sunday, June 3, 8am–noon, Fairfax Corner
Thinking Ahead: What’s On YOUR
Special Needs Agenda?
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 12:30pm–5pm
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Simcha
Expo 2012
Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Wedding
Sunday, June 3, noon–5pm, Fairfax Corner
Sunday, March 18, 11am–3pm
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For details on all JCCNV programs, visit www.jccnv.org or call
(703)
323-0880.
Jewish
Community
Center of Northern Virginia
Centertainment • www.jccnv.org • (703) 323-0880
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
President’s Message
Shalom friends,
Over the past few
months, our Center’s
staff has been busy
planning a range of
activities and events to
serve our community
across Northern
Virginia. The fruits
of their labor can be
found in the pages of
this catalog.
I would like to summarize a few recent
accomplishments:
• There is now full membership benefits
reciprocity for our members at the
Washington DC JCC and the JCC of
Greater Washington. The concept of “Three
Centers, One Community” supports our
own Vision 2020, which reflects our goal to
provide services to our members beyond
the building on Little River Turnpike (see
Chailights, page 3 for details).
• We successfully completed two upgrades in
our building. Firstly, our 20-year-old roof
was completely replaced with new material,
ensuring the integrity of our building for
many years. Secondly, we upgraded the
WiFi network throughout our building.
Thanks to David Massarik, Michael Scher,
Alex Steil and their committees for the
work on these two valuable infrastructural
projects.
• Our 31st Annual Fall Gala, celebrated last
month, was one of our most successful.
The event combined visual and performing
arts to entertain our guests and to benefit
the JCCNV and its special needs programs.
A special thanks to event chairs, Deborah
Lesser and Kay Klein and their committee
for an excellent event.
In the coming months, the JCCNV is the
place to be to engage your spirit, mind
and body. Here is just a small sampling of
upcoming events:
• January 21: 7th annual Comedy Night
featuring Steve Hofstetter who has
appeared on several cable and network TV
shows. During Comedy Night, we will also
pull the winner of our exciting raffle for a
brand-new Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe
or $30,000 cash (see Chailights on page 3
for details)!
Your Complete Mind, Body and Spirit Center.
Special Features
• February 1-9: ReelAbilities: A Disabilities
Film Festival that celebrates the lives, stories
and art of people with disabilities.
• March 4: Thinking Ahead: What’s on
YOUR Special Needs Agenda?: This
afternoon workshop and exhibition hall
will provide insight to individuals, parents,
educators and professionals who have been
touched in some capacity by special needs.
• March 18: Simcha Expo. The 2nd annual
expo highlights vendors and services for
an upcoming B’nai Mitzvot or wedding.
It is held in partnership with Gesher JDS
and The Jewish Federation of Greater
Washington.
• March 18-27: NoVA International Jewish
Film Festival. Watch for sneak previews on
March 17 at area synagogues.
• March 22: 5th Annual Positive Aging Fair.
The keynote speaker will be Miss Manners!
• June 3: Israel Street Festival and 3rd
Annual Cycle Fest. Start your day early
with a bike ride and then celebrate Israeli
art, culture and food at the street festival in
Fairfax Corner.
• Numerous weekly programs to fit your
needs, including Senior StrengthTraining, Spinning Classes and our
popular Lunch and Learn program, held
in partnership with The Foundation for
Jewish Studies.
I invite you to enjoy these programs and
the many other services and functions listed
throughout the catalog. If there’s something
not yet offered, please reach out and tell us.
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President’s Message
Board and Committees
Chailights
Volunteer Spotlight /
Philanthropy: Chai Society
Supporting the Center
Federation Spotlight
Trustee Circle/Donations
NoVa Jewish Congregations
Jewish Day Schools
New and Returning Members
Policies
Staff
Program Registration Form
Advertisements
Departments
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Membership
Community Engagement
Jewish Learning
Israel: Up Close
Fine Arts
Family Services
Early Childhood Services
School-Age Services
Teens
Special Needs
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
Fitness and Sports
JCCNV Dance Academy
Aquatics
Adult Services
Senior Adult Services
Looking forward to seeing you throughout
the winter and spring seasons at our JCCNV.
Cheers!
Allon Shiff
JCCNV President
5th Annual
Thursday, March 22
JCCNV
8:30am-3pm
See page 50 for more details.
Keynote Speaker:
Judith Martin (Miss Manners)
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Your Complete
Mind, Committee
Body and Spirit
Center.
FY2011-2012
Executive
& Board
of Directors
Officers
President
VP Administration
VP Membership
VP Program
VP Development
Secretary
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
At-Large 1
At-Large 2
Immediate Past Pres. Committee
Allon Shiff
Scott Brown
Alison Rose
Connie Pesachowitz
Laura Williams
David Massarik
Eugene Greenberg
Morris Levy
Marilyn Hausfeld
Jenny Closter
Jean Gurman
Board of Directors
Terms Expiring:
2012
Cynthia Cohen
Barbara Saperstone
Bob Shapiro
Bob Watts
2013
Ed Faggen
Simon Fishman
Leslie Frieden
Michael Scher
Cary Schwartzbach
Debbie Weber
2014
Josh Greene
Nogah Helfant
Ron Siegel
Honorary Board Members
Sandy Barmak
Stephen A. Bodzin
Lynne Bolotin
Warren Cohen
Jerome Dick*
Bennett Finkelstein
Isaac Fleischmann*
Michael Friedlander
Manny Gale*
Suzy Goldhammer*
Carol Gordon
Joyce Grand
Herman Hohauser
Trish Kent
Chet W. Kessler
Bunni Latkin
Alvin Pesachowitz
Lawrence Vogel
Chair
Vice-Chair
Administration Subcommittees
Audit
Budget and Finance
Building and Grounds
Development
Executive Director Compensation/
Evaluation Committee
Information Technology
Investment/Pension
Leadership Development
Legacy
Marketing
Membership
Morris Levy
Eugene Greenberg
David Massarik
Laura Williams
Allon Shiff
Michael Scher
Stephen Bodzin
Warren Cohen
Joan Sacarob
Ali Rose
Ali Rose
Morris Levy
Jean Gurman
Mark Weber
Morris Levy
Programming Subcommittees
Camp Achva
Michelle Weiner
Chanukah Happening
Sarah Arkin
Comedy Night
Alison Wilks
Cycle Fest
Kasha Williamson
Dance Academy
Lynn Mayer
ECS Family Programming
Felicia Levy
ECS Fundraising
Liz Blacksburg
ECS Committee
Chris Pugsley
ECS Sunshine Committee
Tanya Ratner
FACETS
Sara Astrow Fall Gala
Kay Klein (co-chair)
Fall Into Fitness 5K
Jana Meltzer
Film Festival
Paul Astrow (co-chair)
GenB Singles Martin Siegel Israel Street Festival
Graciela Granek
Jewish Book Festival
Michelle Stravitz
Mah Jongg
Susan Lissner
Mitzvah-A-Month
Janet Horwitz
Senior Adults Retreat Jennifer Collins Special Needs
Maxine Cohen
JCCNV Volunteer Corps
Tamara Faggen Volunteer Shlichut Program
Scott Brown
Connie Pesachowitz
Leslie Frieden
Jana Meltzer
Robin Shoemaker
Deborah Lesser
(co-chair)
Josh Greene
(co-chair)
Karen Siegall
Marilyn Morrison
*Of blessed memory.
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Jccnv ChaiLights
Theatre J, Washington DC JCC
Outdoor Pool, JCC of
Greater Washington
Family Programs, JCCNV
Three Centers, One Community
Unprecedented Reciprocity Among Area JCCs
In a move that will bring the Greater Washington Jewish community even closer across
geographical borders, members at the JCC of Greater Washington, the Washington DCJCC
and the JCC of Northern Virginia are now able to access full membership benefits at any of
the three Centers!
Three Centers, One Community is a new initiative geared toward uniting the Jewish
community inside and outside the Beltway. Adding significant value to your Center
membership, suburban members who work in the District can, for example, enjoy a workout
during a lunch break downtown or enjoy special membership pricing on the DCJCC film,
music or literary festivals. DCJCC and JCCGW members might enjoy taking advantage of
unique classes and programs at the JCC of Northern Virginia, and members in the District
and Northern Virginia might enjoy the outdoor pool or distinctive programs offered by JCC
of Greater Washington.
Oh! What a Night!
JCCNV Fall Gala Celebrates
the Arts and Community Leaders
On November 12, the JCCNV hosted its 31st
annual fall gala, “A Night of the Arts,” which
raised funds to support our special needs
programming. Co-chaired by Kay Klein and
Deborah Lesser, the special evening featured
performances, the special evening featured
performances by pianist Dotan Nitzberg and
Bowen McCauley Dance. We were thrilled to
welcome Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael
Oren and his wife Sally to our event.
“With the new reciprocity, a member is a member is a member,” states Jeff Dannick,
executive director of the JCC of Northern Virginia. “This is a game changer with regard to
building the Jewish community throughout the Metropolitan Washington area.”
In addition to membership reciprocity, the three Centers have begun to work collaboratively
on several community-wide events. ReelAbilities: Disabilities DC-MD-VA Film Festival will
showcase award-winning films and engaging presentations that celebrate the lives, stories
and art of people living with disabilities. The Centers will continue their collaborative efforts
around the annual area Israel Day.
“The three Centers provide such high-quality programs in superior facilities. If we can break
down barriers to access, we can connect even greater parts of our community through arts,
education, family programming and beyond,” said Carole Zawatsky, chief executive officer of
the Washington DCJCC.
“There is no better way to demonstrate that we are one community than by joining together
for the benefit of our members and the broader community,” said Michael Feinstein, chief
executive officer of the JCC of Greater Washington. “This initiative makes membership
much more valuable and attractive for the entire community.”
The evening’s honorees were longtime
community leaders and volunteers, Dotty and
Al Fuchsman, who recalled the first meeting of
a group of Northern Virginians who believed in
the importance of building a Jewish Community
Center. At that meeting, $10 each was put in a
pot for stationery and mailings… and the rest is
history! Ben Finkelstein presented the Eleanor
Sue Finkelstein Award for Special Needs to Jill
Berman and Judy Polivy for their exceptional
commitment to the special needs community. It
was a wonderful evening of friendship, fine food
and fine arts!
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JCCNV Volunteer Spotlight: Tamara Faggen
Why is volunteering for the JCCNV
important to you?
Volunteering is meaningful. For many years, I have
served on committees in both religious and community
organizations, often working on publicity and
marketing projects. That’s how I started volunteering
for the JCCNV. I had recently retired as an editor for an
association publication and offered to proof and edit
some of the many communication pieces produced at
the JCC. I wanted to help out, to contribute something
to the community, and the JCC is surely the place to do
that. My friends at the JCC also asked me to volunteer
for an activity here and there—from Book Festival to
Mitzvah-A-Month--and before I knew it, I was co-chair
of the Book Festival’s Afternoon Tea and a member
of the JCC Volunteer Corps Committee, working,
naturally, on the new brochure. It wasn’t long after that
I became chair of that committee. Volunteering is also
fun. It’s given me the opportunity to meet very nice
people with similar interests who are committed to
making our community a better place and the Center a
place of warmth and support. It has also given me the
opportunity to reconnect with people I had
met over the years but never had the time to
get to know.
My family had joined the JCCNV before it
was a Center, but I had not been active in
many years and did not feel a part of the
organization. Now, I truly do.
What is your favorite aspect of
the JCCNV and why?
Meeting and working with a diverse group
of interesting people from all over Northern
Virginia who are actively working to make
the Center and the entire community a better
place is my favorite aspect of the JCCNV. It
took me a while, but I hope that others will
see the benefit of not only joining the Center,
but also really becoming a part of it. The
Volunteer Corps Committee is always looking
for new members and input. There is so much
to do, and we need everyone to get involved!
Community Philanthropy: Deborah and David Yaffe
Our donors are important to the mission of the Center. Without their support, many of the special programs and services provided to the
community would possibly be reduced or eliminated. It is with deep gratitude that we thank our donors for their ongoing generosity and
support of the Center.
Why do you feel that it is important to financially support the JCCNV?
The Center’s programs and services offer individuals and families a meaningful way to connect with
the Jewish community. Whether through social and recreational activities, childcare infused with
Jewish values or inclusive community wide celebrations, the JCCNV appeals to Northern Virginia
Jews who may not choose to affiliate with the Jewish community otherwise.
The Volunteer Shlichut Program is particularly important to us. By presenting the human face
of Israel and proactively strengthening the connectivity our community feels toward Israel, the
Shlichut Program plays a vital role in our community. The Center is uniquely able to provide this
service for our diverse and dispersed community.
How has the Center inspired your Jewish journey?
Deborah and David Yaffe
The Center serves as a vehicle for participation in the larger Jewish community. With that connection comes a sense of purpose and an
appreciation of our shared heritage. For the past few years, we have enjoyed participating in both small and large ethnic cooking programs at
the JCCNV, which remind us that no matter where we find ourselves in the world, there are Jewish people with whom we share communal
connections.
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Giving to the Center helps bring Jewish values to life.
Thanks in great part to our members,
foundations, corporate sponsors and
friends, the Center continues fulfilling its
commitment to this community to provide
a comfortable atmosphere rich in Jewish
family traditions. We encourage you to
think about the Center when making your
charitable-giving plans.
Become a Member of the Trustees
or Chai Society Giving Circles
Dues and program fees cover less than 80%
of the JCCNV’s annual operating expenses.
We depend on the generous philanthropy of
individuals, corporations and foundations to
ensure our financial sustainability. Donating
69% of the funds raised throughout the year,
Trustee Circle and Chai Society members are
the cornerstone of the Center’s ability to build a
strong community based on Jewish values.
The Trustee Circle: Donors in the Trustee Circle
donate a minimum cash gift of $3,000 or more
annually. This special visionary group of leaders
understands the importance of the JCCNV to
our Jewish community and the fact that none of
our extraordinary programs would be possible
without a financially sound operation.
JCCNV Chai Society: By joining the Chai
To learn more about these options or other
giving opportunities, please contact Michelle
Pearlstein, development coordinator, at
(703) 537-3033, MichelleP@jccnv.org.
Give Cash
Cash gifts allow the Center to use funds
where they are most urgently needed. You
may also designate your gift for a specific
purpose, or you may make it in honor or
memory of a person or an occasion through
the tribute program. A special card will be
sent to recognize your tribute gift.
Mitzvah Cards/Retail Scrip
JCCNV receives a percentage of every
dollar that you spend at Giant, Safeway and
Shoppers Food Warehouse along with many
other retail stores. When you enroll in the
monthly grocery scrip program, we will
order your card (minimum $100) at the store
of your choice and send it to you with an
invoice each month.
By enrolling in the monthly program, you
can add cards from hundreds of participating
stores to your order at any time on a monthto-month basis. Orders are placed on the
15th of each month and arrive within four
business days. Click on shopwithscrip.com
and then go to the shop to see a full listing of
stores.
Society, members are demonstrating their
understanding that the life of the JCCNV
depends on our ability to financially support
our general operations in addition to
programmatic support. The Chai Society
recognizes this special group of donors who
give at least $1,800 to our General Operating
Fund, allowing us to utilize the funds to best
meet the needs of the Center. To augment their
general operating support, many members
of the Chai Society choose to contribute
supplementary dollars to the programs about
which they are most passionate. Chai Society
members are also named as Trustee Circle
members when their contributions equal or
exceed $3,000 annually.
One-time orders are also accepted. Contact
Carla Rosenfeld at (703) 537-3060 or
CarlaR@jccnv.org or submit the order form,
available online at www.jccnv.org or in the
JCCNV lobby.
To learn more, contact Jeff Dannick, JCCNV
Executive Director, at (703) 537-3023 or
JeffD@jccnv.org.
In many cases, your cash contribution
becomes twice as valuable. It’s usually quick
and easy; just complete your company’s form
and your gift to the Center will be matched.
(Sample companies that match are ExxonMobil and IBM.)
Donate a Used Car
Donate now and help the JCCNV
accomplish its mission. Your donation is
tax-deductible. Free towing wherever the car
is—as is. You can download the car donation
form on our website or request one from our
reception desk at the JCCNV.
Find Out If Your Employer
Has a Matching-Gift Program
Give Through the Combined Federal
Campaign or United Way
The JCCNV is a participant in the United
Way and Combined Federal Campaign annual
campaigns. When you make your United
Way/CFC gift through your employer, please
designate the JCC of Northern Virginia: #8437.
Make Amazon.com Purchases Through jccnv.org
The Center is part of the Amazon Associates
Program. By clicking the link on the JCCNV
website and continuing with your search and
purchase on amazon.com, the Center will
receive a rebate of up to a 15% of your purchase.
Transfer Appreciated Assets
Stocks or other investments that have been held
for more than one year and have grown in value
can provide a substantial gift to the Center at
a low net cost to you. The full value of your
appreciated asset is tax-deductible and you can
avoid paying tax on the gains.
Give Insurance/IRAs/Retirement Funds
If you no longer need a life insurance policy,
IRA or other retirement fund, consider giving
it to the Center. Even if you are still paying
premiums on an insurance policy, it can be
given to the Center; you may take an income-tax
deduction when the Center is named owner and
beneficiary. Alternately, you may choose to set
up a new life insurance policy naming the JCC
of Northern Virginia as beneficiary, ensuring
support for the Center in the future.
Establish an Endowment Fund
By establishing an endowment fund at the
JCCNV, you will be assured that the programs
and services you most care about will endure.
You may name the endowment fund and
designate which area of the Center will benefit.
Once the endowment fund reaches a minimum
of $10,000, the fund will be formally established.
Make a Bequest
Create a legacy for your community by naming
the JCCNV as a beneficiary in your will.
Volunteer Through the JCCNV Volunteer Corps
If you have the time or expertise to lend a hand
for the JCCNV, your help is needed and would
be much appreciated! Please visit jccnv.org or
contact Carla Rosenfeld at (703) 537-3060,
CarlaR@jccnv.org.
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Federation Spotlight:
Federation’s Guiding Principles
The Jewish Federation of Greater
Washington along with our partner
agencies, and you, the members
of our community, have built
and continue to support highly
effective organizations to serve our diverse and growing community. We
have rescued and resettled millions of Jews worldwide and partnered
in building and strengthening the State of Israel. Together, we have
responded to crises large and small and been a lifeline to people who
depend on us every day.
In a world of dramatic changes, we continue to be a dependable and
stable anchor in the lives of thousands. People in need continue to
depend on us, even as the world of philanthropy and the landscape of
our community undergo striking changes. At the same time, we have
to be responsive to changes in the world of philanthropy, technology
and Jewish outreach. We have to adapt to these changes with focus,
determination and demonstrated metrics. We need to be nimble in
matching our fundraising efforts to the needs and dreams of our donors
and stay fresh and relevant to those we serve as our global family extends
its reach.
In order to create a more interconnected and strong Jewish presence in
Northern Virginia, Federation is positioned to act as both a convener
and philanthropic leader; instilling Jewish values of tzedakah (charity),
arevut (solidarity), tikkun olam (repairing the world) and gemilut
hasadim (loving kindness).
To fulfill our mission, prepare for our future and inspire our donors, we
will follow 8 guiding principles for our work:
1. Adapt to changing realities in the Jewish and philanthropic worlds
by enhancing high-impact programs, implementing new cutting-edge
initiatives and services and eliminating duplication;
Centertainment is published by
The Jewish Community Center
of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike
Fairfax, Virginia 22031-3123
Phone: (703) 323-0880
Fax: (703) 323-1993
E-mail: shalom@jccnv.org
Website: www.jccnv.org
ISSN: 1097-6523
Executive Editor: Laura Adler
Graphic Design: Oasis Creative
2. Energize, motivate and reconnect with our constituencies through
a well-articulated vision for the future;
3. Create personally meaningful connections between members of
our community and the people and organizations we support;
4. Reduce barriers to active participation in Jewish life: financial,
geographic, demographic or social;
5. Communicate broadly and clearly what we do well and what we’re
going to do differently;
6. Create strong partnerships with agencies and synagogues as a community leader, convener and catalyzer so that we can plan strategically
and effectively with a strong, collective voice;
7. Elevate our customer service to be highly responsive and welcoming to all our stakeholders;
8. Expand our donor base and motivate current donors to increase
their giving impact through opportunities that make a meaningful
difference in our community.
We are here to ensure that “Jewish life,” which means different things
to different people, remains relevant and accessible. To that end, this
winter, we are visiting with members of our community to learn about
the impact we are making, what we could be doing better and how we
can continue to build the Northern Virginia Jewish community together.
Be a part of the discussion, meet with our Northern Virginia Regional
Co-chairs Carol Gordon and Marty Zelman, over coffee, lunch or a
simple phone call. Share your vision. To meet with Carol, Marty or our
Federation’s professionals Jennifer Scher and Sandy Barmak, please call
(703) 286-1039 or e-mail shalomnova@shalomdc.org. Together, we can
do more.
Directions to the Center
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take
Exit 52A (Little River Turnpike/Route 236
West). The JCCNV is located 1.5 miles
west of the Beltway, on the right side of
the road at 8900 Little River Turnpike,
where it intersects with Guinea Road.
Building Hours
Sunday
Monday–Thursday
Friday
Saturday 8am–10:30pm
6:30am–10:30pm
6:30am–6pm
12:30pm–6pm
Sunday-Thursday: The pool and fitness
facilities close 30 minutes earlier than the
times posted above.
Friday and Saturday: The pool closes 30
minutes earlier than the times posted above.
The Jewish Community Center
of Northern Virginia
Inclement Weather Hotline:
(703) 425-3763
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Membership Department
Lost and Damaged
Membership Cards
Membership Director:
Replacement of membership cards is handled
at the front desk or with the Membership
Department. A $20 replacement fee is charged for
lost/misplaced and damaged cards. Individuals
who temporarily misplace their card may sign
in at the front desk and use the facility once by
presenting a photo ID to the staff.
Heidi Palchik, (703) 537-3042 • HeidiP@jccnv.org
Membership Administrators:
Sheryl White, (703) 537-3027 • SherylW@jccnv.org
Salta Steil, (703) 537-3017 • SaltanatS@jccnv.org
Membership and Marketing Committee Chair: Alison Rose
Full Annual Memberships
Membership Office Hours
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
The Membership Department at the JCCNV
offers a variety of memberships and payment
options to suit your needs. Whether you’re
an individual, couple, family or active retiree,
there’s something for everyone—all at affordable
monthly rates!
9am–8pm
9am–6pm
9am–8pm
9am–8pm
9am–6pm
Closed
10am–2pm (2nd and 4th Sunday of month)
Membership Type
Family
Welcome to the JCC of Northern Virginia!
Come join the warmth, laughter and camaraderie. Experience the rhythms
of your community, mixed with programming that allows you opportunities to
explore, excite and challenge your body, mind and spirit.
Monthly
$77
Couple/Individual living in the same household
and all unmarried dependent children living at
home under the age of 18, or full-time college
students under the age of 24
Membership for Two
The JCCNV has been providing programs and services to the Northern Virginia
community for more than three decades. Our Center serves as a common
meeting ground for the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation.
At the JCCNV, you’ll find a wide variety of programs that meet your fitness, social,
social action, intellectual, artistic, emotional, spiritual and financial needs. From
infants and toddlers to seniors throughout the community—you belong here!
$66
Two people over the age of 18 living in the
same household
Individual (18+)
$53
Individual at least 18 years of age
Senior Individual (65+)
$41
Individual at least 65 years of age
JCCNV Membership
Has Its Benefits!
Discounted Program & Class Rates
Throughout Centertainment you’ll notice
that JCCNV members are referred to as
Mishpacha (family) and nonmembers are
warmly referred to as Chaverim (friends).
As a benefit of membership, the JCCNV
offers Mishpacha discounts on classes and
programs which you’ll see noted throughout
the program guide by an M following the
cost. Our Chaverim (friends) rates are
followed by a C. Of course, in order for
membership rates to apply, membership
must remain current throughout the
duration of the class/program.
Photo-ID
Membership Cards
The JCCNV’s method of access to the
Center is a state-of-the-art photo ID scan
system. This requires that membership cards
be issued to all Mishpacha (members). A
significant benefit of the ID system is that it
will let us know how the Center is being used
so we can periodically assess our facilities
and programs.
All Mishpacha (members), and any other
individuals over the age of 11 who are
included in your membership, must have a
photo ID membership card.
Please check www.jccnv.org or contact
the Membership Department with any
questions.
Senior Couple (65+)
$53
Couple with at least one
spouse 65 years of age or older
College*
$27
Full-time college student under 24 years old
Annual Membership
Teen (Grades 7-12)*
$106
Includes member rates for all programs except
summer camp. Parent/guardian must sign
application
Au Pair/Nanny**
$106
All rates effective 6/1/11 through 5/31/12.
Call the membership department for details.
*Restrictions apply. Call for details.
**Host family must be current members of the
JCCNV. Call for details.
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Take Your JCCNV Membership
to the Next Level With Donor
Memberships!
Donor categories offer many
additional benefits:
Gold: $1,596
Includes:
• Family membership
• Free admission for four to one onsite
cultural event, except in those cases where
passes are not accepted.
• 10 guest passes
individuals, couples or families, ages 20-33,
who have not previously had a membership
at any synagogue or JCC in the Washington
metropolitan area. The cost includes
membership for one year at both the JCCNV
and the participating synagogue of your
choice (including High Holiday tickets).
Individual:
Couple/Family:
$185
$237
Kehilla member rates do not apply for
preschool, BASE, summer camp or youth
swim team.
Participating Kehilla Synagogues:
Silver: $1,332
Includes:
• Five guest passes
Bronze: $1,080
Includes:
• Three guest passes
Flexible Payment Plans
Available
The JCCNV offers 3 plans:
Annual Payment
3 Consecutive Monthly Payments*
Month-to-Month Payments*
*Membership dues paid in either 3
consecutive monthly payments or monthto-month payments must be made with
a credit card or electronic funds transfer
(EFT) from a bank account.
Should a Mishpacha (member) withdraw
for any reason, notification must be
submitted either in writing or via e-mail to
the Membership Department one calendar
month in advance of withdrawal.
Families enrolled in preschool, BASE
or summer camp may pay monthly but
are obligated to remain as Mishpacha
(members) of the JCCNV for one year from
joining or renewal.
Adat Reyim, Springfield • Agudas Achim
Congregation, Alexandria • Beth El Hebrew
Congregation, Alexandria • Congregation
Ahavat Israel, Fairfax • Congregation Beth
Emeth, Herndon • Congregation Ner
Shalom, Woodbridge • Congregation Etz
Hayim, Arlington • Congregation Olam
Tikvah, Fairfax • Shoreshim, Reston • Temple
Beth Torah, Centreville • Temple B’nai
Shalom, Fairfax Station • Temple Rodef
Shalom, Falls Church
College Students
Looking for a great place to work out
between classes and studying? The JCCNV
has a membership option special for fulltime college students.
$27 per month!
Please contact the Membership Department
for more information.
Recruit a Member and Get Up
to 12 Months of Free JCCNV
Membership!
For every new annual membership you bring
to the JCCNV, you both get a one-month
extension on your membership!
Bring in 12 new memberships—we’ll extend
your membership 12 months!
Kehilla
A Joint Synagogue/JCCNV
Membership Program
Guest Passes
Mishpacha (Members) are more than
welcome to bring guests to the JCCNV.
Local guests may come up to four times per
calendar year. There is no limit for guests
from out of town. Guest passes can be
purchased at the front desk of the JCCNV.
Mishpacha (Members) must be present
with their guests at the time of visit unless
prior arrangements are made with the
Membership Department.
Children 16 and under and
adults 65 and older:
$4 for one guest pass, $20 for six
guest passes
Adults 17-64:
$6 for one guest pass, $30 for six
guest passes
New! Membership Reciprocity
Here in Metro D.C., JCCNV memberships
have full reciprocity at the Washington
DC JCC (Downtown) and JCC of Greater
Washington (Rockville, MD). Full member
benefits will be granted to classes, programs
and use of the fitness facilities at these
locations.
Live in Virginia and work downtown?
Visiting friends in Rockville? You can now
enjoy programs, classes, shows at Theater
J, outdoor swimming at the JCC of Greater
Washington and more! To check out all that’s
available to you as a JCCNV member, visit
www.jccgw.org or www.washingtondcjcc.org.
Throughout the U.S. and Abroad
JCCNV membership is valid at many of the
more than 375 other Centers in the United
States and abroad.
If you are planning to visit another city,
be sure to contact a JCCNV membership
associate for a letter of introduction to take
along with you.
When moving to our area, members of JCCs
and YMHAs in other cities are considered
members of the JCCNV for three months,
or until their other membership expires,
whichever comes first. Check with a
membership associate for details.
Area synagogues and the Jewish Community
Center of Northern Virginia are proud to
offer Kehilla, a joint membership option for
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Community Engagement Department
Director of Community Engagement
Laurie Albert, (703) 537-3064 • LaurieA@jccnv.org
Community Engagement Coordinator
Brittanie Werbel, (703) 537-3019 • BrittanieW@jccnv.org
Community Shlicha
Yael Ingel, (703) 537-3034 • Yael@jccnv.org
This department strives to inspire Jewish journeys and serve as a catalyst for families in
Northern Virginia to seek out deeper participation in Jewish life. Programs are designed
to emphasize Jewish culture, identity and values to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Often these programs are in partnership with area synagogues and Jewish agencies,
including The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
Programs
For more information on any of the programs
below, contact Laurie Albert, Director of
Community Engagement,
(703) 537-3064, LaurieA@jccnv.org.
in retirement homes and donating food for
Thanksgiving baskets and more.
If you would like to volunteer or want more
information about the program, contact
Laurie Albert. The more people who join
the JCCNV Mitzvah Corps, the more we can
give back to our community!
The JCCNV Mitzvah-a-Month Program
provides support to those in need in the
community. The project began in November
2009, when we received requests from people
interested in giving back to the Northern
Virginia community. JCCNV volunteers participate in a number of social-action projects,
including making casseroles for the homeless, serving meals at nearby shelters, packing
food boxes at an emergency food warehouse,
helping to prevent hypothermia during the
cold winter months, visiting Jewish residents
Sunday, March 18
11am–3pm, JCCNV
If you are planning a bar/
bat mitzvah, wedding,
baby naming, bris or any
other kind of celebration, plan to attend this
one-stop shopping expo! From invitations, DJs,
party favors and caterers to photographers,
venues and decorations—we have it all.
Vendor and Advertising Space Available
If you’re interested in participating in this event
as a vendor and/or advertising in the event
program, the deadline is February 20. Visit
www.jccnv.org for details and to download a
reservation form.
For more information, contact Laurie Albert.
Brought to you in partnership by the JCC
of Northern Virginia, Gesher Jewish Day
School and The Jewish Federation of Greater
Washington.
Hands-On Chanukah Celebration!
Sunday, December 25, 11–3pm
Looking for something fun and exciting to
do? Join your friends, family and community for a day of spectacular fun, food and
entertainment!
Highlights include:
Mitzvah Program
Simcha Expo 2012
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Arts and crafts
Wild and crazy games and activities
Moon bounce & other inflatables
Chanukah card & wrapping paper projects
Face painting, balloon artist and more!
Community service project
Food available for purchase
Come to the JCCNV for Chanukah fun!
Activities for all ages!
Cost: $10M per family/ $18C per family (up to six people)
Adult rate: $7M/ $9C
Code: Hands on Chanukah
Good Deeds Day 2012:
Give the Gift of Yourself
Sunday, March 25
This March, for the first time ever, the Greater
Washington community will join Israel and 70
countries from across the globe for an international day of good deeds. Established in Israel
in 2007, Good Deeds Day celebrates the value
and importance of giving back to the community in which we live. Over the past five years,
more than 140,000 volunteers have participated. This day will offer our entire community
a variety of hands-on volunteer projects where
they can roll up their sleeves and make an impact. A collaborative planning team from across
the community has been put together to plan
the day. More details will follow soon.
For more information on how you and/or your
family can get involved, contact Laurie Albert.
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Northern Virginia Yom Ha’Shoah
Commemoration
Sunday, April 22
at Gesher Jewish Day School
The theme of this year’s commemoration
is “Corporate Complicity in the Holocaust
Years.” Please join our community as we
honor the victims of the Holocaust through
a multigeneration candle-lighting ceremony,
musical and poetry presentations and a
special communal recitation of the Kaddish.
Our Dor L’Dor survivor/youth dialogue
and B’nai B’rith International’s “Unto Every
Person There Is a Name” will precede the
commemoration.
More details to follow. For more information, contact Donny Kirsch at
dkirsch@jcouncil.org.
Special Interest Groups
For more information on any of the programs
mentioned below, please contact Brittanie
Werbel, Community Engagement Coordinator,
at (703) 537-3019, BrittanieW@jccnv.org.
Maybe your family has recently grown by
one or your friends are just about to welcome
a little one into their lives. Shalom Baby
welcomes parents, their newborns and newly
adopted children into the Greater Washington Jewish community. If you are interested
in receiving a Shalom Baby packet, please
contact Brittanie Werbel. This is a wonderful
way for you to meet new people, make new
friends and learn about your Jewish community and the resources available to you.
Israel Street Festival
Sunday, June 3, noon–5pm
Fairfax Corner
11900 Palace Way, Fairfax
(on Monument Drive between Wegmans and
the Government Center)
The JCCs of Maryland, D.C. and Northern
Virginia will coordinate community celebrations in honor of Israel@64! Events and activities will run throughout the day. Join the
community to celebrate the sights, sounds
and flavors of Israel!
Highlights include: hands-on activities, food,
entertainment, Israeli dancing, Israeli shuk,
exhibits and more! Free admission and free
parking. Check our website for updates at
www.jccnv.org. For information, contact
Laurie Albert.
Support is provided by The Jewish
Federation of Greater Washington’s
Israel in DC initiative.
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Shalom Baby families become part of
Growing Jewish Families, a large network of
families raising Jewish children in Northern
Virginia. As a part of this network, you’ll
have access to educational and social opportunities designed to help connect you to the
Jewish community in your own backyard.
Growing Jewish Families cultivates community by connecting Northern Virginia families with young children and providing them
with educational and social opportunities to
encourage and strengthen Jewish identity. As
part of the Growing Jewish Families network,
you’ll receive regular e-newsletters chock
full of educational information and links,
announcements of upcoming local children’s
programs, family events and more.
groups and maintains a social networking
group on Yahoo! and a Facebook page to
help you connect with other families who
live in your area. Contact Brittanie Werbel
to be a part of our network or to get more
involved with our Growing Jewish Families
Committee, which helps set our programming schedule.
The PJ Library® program supports families
in their Jewish journey by sending Jewishcontent books and music on a monthly basis
to children from age six months to six years,
depending on the community. Created by
the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The PJ
Library® is funded nationally in partnership
with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, local philanthropists and Jewish organizations.
In Northern Virginia, The PJ Library® helps
families with young children connect to the
local Jewish community through book-based
programming, social networking, outreach
and education.
We are delighted with the overwhelming
response to The PJ Library® program in our
community. Thanks to a generous donor,
we were able to clear 134 families from the
waitlist, but due to a high level of interest in
the program, our waitlist continues to grow.
As additional funding becomes available,
we will take names off this list based on the
date you registered. We encourage you to
register—this will also give you the opportunity to find out about other programs that
you might like to attend. For more information, contact Brittanie Werbel at pjlibrary@
jccnv.org.
This program is sponsored by The Jewish
Federation of Greater Washington
Endowment Fund.
Growing Jewish Families sponsors play
dates and community events, neighborhood
Programs
Offered in collaboration with The PJ Library®
and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Are you raising Jewish children... but you’re
not Jewish? Don’t do it alone! Join the
Mother’s Circle to learn about Jewish rituals,
ethics and the how-tos of creating a Jewish
home.
Responding to the needs of women who are
not Jewish but raising Jewish children, The
Mother’s Circle program:
• Offers free education in Jewish rituals,
practices and values;
• Creates a warm, supportive community of
women who have made similar choices for
their families;
• Respects the participant’s choice to retain
her own religious identity while providing
a Jewish family life for her children.
Classes meet approximately twice each
month for a total of fifteen sessions. To register for the next session of Mother’s Circle,
please contact Laurie Albert.
Cost: FREE
The Mother’s Circle is a Jewish Outreach
Institute program and is funded by The
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
Neighborhood Groups
Monthly activities are planned by and for
families in many neighborhoods around
Northern Virginia from Arlington to
Leesburg. Activities planned for the coming
months include:
• Mom’s Night Out
• Rosh Chodesh celebrations
• Book programs in conjunction with
The PJ Library®
• Social events
• Holiday celebrations
To become a part of this network and for
information on groups near you, contact
Brittanie Werbel.
To RSVP to the programs below,
please contact Brittanie Werbel:
BrittanieW@JCCNV.org or (703) 537-3019
Shabbat Doesn’t Have to Start
with “Sh!”
Sunday, January 8, 10am
Location: JCCNV
Come be noisy with us at this special Growing Jewish Families program! We’ll sing,
make challah, decorate a Kiddush cup and
design our very own, nonflammable candles!
Cost per family: $5M/ $7C
Code: #2913
Please register by Tuesday, Jan. 3.
RSVP to Brittanie Werbel.
Tu B’Shevat—Trees & Me!
Sunday, February 5, 10am
Location: to be announced
Get ready for Tu B’Shevat! Join your Growing Jewish Families friends to read a book,
do a craft, sing some songs and celebrate the
Birthday of the Trees!
Code: #2914
Please register by Wednesday, Feb. 1
3rd Annual Purim Pajama Party!
Sunday, March 4, 6pm
Dress up, dress down, merriment will
abound! At our 3rd Annual Purim Pajama
Party, we’ll make masks, make noise, make
new friends and, of course, read a special
Purim book!
Code: #2915
Please register by Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Celebrate Israel!
Sunday, May 6, 10am
Come celebrate Israel’s 64th birthday with
Growing Jewish Families! We’ll read an
exciting book about our Jewish homeland,
create a keepsake about Israel to remember
this special day and capture ourselves singing
and dancing on video!
Code: #2916
Please register by Tuesday, May 1.
Get Connected with
Shalom Baby!
Sunday Morning Play Dates at the “J”
Sunday, January 29
Sunday, February 26
Sunday, March 18
Sunday, April 22
Sunday, May 20
Calling all Moms and Dads—play dates
aren’t just for kids! While the kids play in our
wonderful infant/toddler activity room, the
grown-ups get to schmooze and meet other
families with young children. Come out to
the “J” and meet up with old friends and
make some new friends, too! Children ages
newborn to 3 years are welcome with their
parents!
Play dates are FREE of charge and are held
on Sunday mornings from 10am to noon at
the JCCNV (see above dates).
If you know someone who is expecting a
child, please let us know so we can officially
welcome them into the Jewish community
and invite them to be part of the Shalom
Baby family. Please contact Brittanie Werbel.
Get Involved—Get Connected
If you are interested in taking a more active
role in the planning of activities for Growing Jewish Families, Shalom Baby or The
PJ Library, please contact Brittanie. It is a
wonderful way to meet more people in the
community and help turn ideas into action.
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Jewish Journeys–Learning Opportunities
Lunch and Learn Registration Form
Name______________________________
Adult Programming Director
Carla Rosenfeld, (703) 537-3060 • CarlaR@jccnv.org
Judaic studies programs are partially underwritten by the Manny Gale Memorial Fund.
Address ____________________________
City _______________________________
State _____________ Zip ______________
Throughout this section, you’ll notice
Programs
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesdays, February 21–March 27 (6 weeks)
8–9pm
Instructor: Debra Beland
Whether this is your first exploration of Judaism or an opportunity to revisit what you
once learned, this class offers you the chance
to explore the rich fabric of Jewish life. Using
a mix of traditional text, modern interpretations and lots of conversation, we will cover
the fundamentals of lifecycle, Shabbat, the
holidays, Torah, prayer and more.
Cost: $85M/ $130C
Code: #3093
Lunch and Learn
September–December 2011
Tuesdays, JCCNV Library
Noon–12:30pm: Lunch
12:30pm–1:30pm: Program
Bring parve lunch—drinks provided. Join in
a stimulating series of programs presented
with the Foundation for Jewish Studies
as area rabbis and educators share their
knowledge in this lunchtime series of Bible
study. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary;
just bring a Bible and an interest in learning.
Save by registering for all sessions at the same
time. Complete the registration form on
this page and return it with payment to the
Foundation for Jewish Studies.
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Lunch and Learn is presented in
collaboration with the Foundation for
Jewish Studies.
The Search for Jewish Identity
Using the Short Stories of
Sholem Aleichem
(beginning with Tevye the
Dairyman)
Rabbi Bruce Aft
Congregation Adat Reyim
January 24, 31, February 7, 14
(snow make-up: Feb. 28)
Cost: $35M/ $45C
Isaiah, the Prophet of
Transitional Thought:
Inspiring Differing
Religious Interpretations
He stressed the need for reform and gave
post-exilic warnings and an apocalyptic
promise.
John Rybicki, Biblical Scholar and Historian
March 6, 13, 20, 27
(snow make-up: April 3)
Cost: $35M/ $45C
Famous 20th-Century American
Cantor-Composers:
Their Lives and Their Works
(with musical accompaniment)
Cantor Sharon Steinberg
Beth El Hebrew Congregation
April 17, 24, May 1, 8
Cost: $35M/ $45C
Register for all three sessions for a
discounted price: $95M/ $125C
Phone:
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Total enclosed $___________________
Make check payable to The Foundation
for Jewish Studies. Mail check and
form to: Foundation for Jewish Studies,
6101 Montrose Rd., #206, Rockville, MD,
20852. Phone: (301) 770-4787
Hebrew Language
Conversational Hebrew instruction is offered
on Sundays and evenings at the JCCNV.
Textbooks are available for purchase at the
first class. Minimum registration of four
students is required. Contact Carla Rosenfeld
at (703) 537-3060 • CarlaR@jccnv.org for
information.
Conversational Hebrew
Beginners
Level I
Whether you are interested in learning
how to speak Hebrew for travel, business
or just personal pleasure and growth, this
class focuses on simple spoken Hebrew. The
lessons are planned for students with little or
no knowledge of conversational Hebrew or
the aleph-bet.
Level II
This class is designed for students who have
some basic knowledge of conversational
Hebrew. This course helps students build on
that knowledge in order to develop stronger
comprehension and language skills to
converse more fluently in Hebrew.
Conversational Hebrew
Intermediate
Hebrew Cafe
Wednesdays, 8:10am and 7:45pm
For students who have completed Beginning
Hebrew, this class will continue to develop
stronger comprehensive and language skills
with an emphasis on more conversation,
use of correct grammar and vocabulary
enrichment.
Facilitated by Yael Ingel
No previous knowledge required.
Did you always want to learn to speak Ivrit
(Hebrew), but never had the chance, or made
the time? Join Yael at the JCCNV Hebrew
Cafe. You’ll learn conversational Hebrew in a
fun and interactive way!
Classes
Adult Education
Hebrew I
Sundays, January 8–April 1
(13 weeks)
4:30pm–6pm
Cost: $215M/ $290C
Code: #3096
Hebrew II
Sundays, January 8–April 1
(13 weeks)
6pm–7:30pm
Cost: $215M/ $290C
Code: #3097
Intermediate
Mondays, January 9–April 2
(13 weeks)
8pm–9:30pm
Cost: $215M/ $290C
Code: #3098
Private Lessons
Private lessons in conversational Hebrew
are also available at all levels. If you are
interested in more information, contact
Carla Rosenfeld.
Intermediate Yiddish
Thursdays, January 5–March 29
(13 weeks)
10am–11am
Instructor: Norman Buder
Continue your studies of the Yiddish language with this ongoing class. You should
have reading knowledge of Yiddish and a
good vocabulary to join this group.
Cost: $105M/ $130C
Code: #3099
Beginning Yiddish
If you are interested in taking beginning
Yiddish classes, contact Carla Rosenfeld.
Pirkei Avot—An Ethical Start
Be on the lookout for great Jewish learning
opportunities related to the Early Childhood
Department’s Ethical Start® program—a
multifaceted curriculum designed to engage
our children, teachers and parents in learning
Jewish values based on the classical Jewish
text Pirkei Avot: Ethics of the Fathers, which
teaches morals, values and positive social
interaction. Values explored include community awareness, respect, dignity, kindness,
responsibility and Jewish tradition.
Travel
JCC Maccabi Israel and
Taglit-Birthright Israel
JCC Maccabi Israel and Taglit-Birthright
Israel are gearing up for another incredible
10-day adventure in Israel. Taglit-Birthright
Israel will completely cover all the costs for
this program—you won’t have to pay a
penny. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
IS COMPLETELY FREE. Eligible participants will meet people their age from around
the world, explore their Jewish heritage
together, tour this amazing and beautiful
country and have more fun than they ever
imagined. Visit www.birthrightisrael.com for
details.
NoVA International
Jewish Film Festival
March 18–27, 2012
The 12th Annual NoVA
International Jewish Film
Festival will present an
exciting variety of films
from all over the world
including the United
States, Israel, Europe and
South America. The festival returns to two stateof-the-art screening venues: Rave Fairfax Corner
14 in Fairfax, and the Artisphere in Arlington.
New! Special Sneak Previews
Saturday evening, March 17
We are excited to partner with several local
congregations to present exclusive advance
movie screenings. As of November 1, 2011,
synagogues include: Congregation Adat Reyim,
Beth El Hebrew Congregation, and Congregation
Olam Tikvah. Check the JCCNV website,
participating synagogues, and/or the film festival
brochure for specific information about films
being shown at the Sneak Previews and ticket
information.
You’ll find below a list of films* selected by the
film festival committee to be screened during this
year’s festival. For more information, visit www.
jccnv.org, or contact Roz Engels, Film Festival
Director at RozE@jccnv.org.
Ahead of Time, Documentary
Connected, Documentary
David, Drama
Dolphin Boy, Documentary
Ha Hov (The Debt), Thriller
MASA Israel Journey: Gateway
to Long-Term Israel Programs
Melting Away, Drama/ mature theme
MASA is an umbrella organization for more
than 120 Israel programs, ranging from a
semester to one year, including post-high
school programs, university study abroad,
professional internships and communityservice programs. For ages 18-30. Grants
from $2,000 to $4,500 are available for all
participants.
Nicky’s Family, Documentary
Please contact Meg Schiff at (212) 339-6073,
MeganS@masaisrael.org, for information.
My Australia, Drama
Remembrance, Romantic drama
Reuniting the Robins, Comedy/family drama
Suzie Gold, Comedy
The Wave, Dramatic thriller/ for teens and adults
Trembling Before God, Documentary
*Films are subject to change.
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Programs
Israel: Up Close
Laurie Albert, (703) 537-3064 • LaurieA@jccnv.org
For more information on the programs below,
contact Yael Ingel at Yael@jccnv.org or
(703) 537-3034.
Community Shlicha
Hebrew Cafe
Director of Community Engagement
Wednesdays, 8:10am and 7:45pm
Yael Ingel, (703) 537-3034 • Yael@jccnv.org
JCCNV Volunteer Shlichut Program Chair: Scott Brown
Israel is a fascinating contrast between the ancient and the modern and is the spiritual
and physical center of the Jewish people. As we celebrate her rich history, traditions and
deep dimension, we are thrilled to work with our Community Shlicha, who will help us
explore and discover what makes Israel so special!
Facilitated by Yael Ingel
No previous knowledge required.
Did you always want to learn to speak Ivrit
(Hebrew), but never had the chance, or made
the time? Join Yael at the JCCNV Hebrew
Cafe. You’ll learn conversational Hebrew in a
fun and interactive way!
The JCCNV would like to thank the following families or agencies who have
generously committed or given funds of $500 or more to support the Volunteer
Shlichut Program*:
A Russian, an Ethiopian and an
Iraqi meet in a bus station…
Gary Berman
Tanya and Steve Bodzin
Jane & Scott Brown
Mindy & Warren Cohen
Liz & Paul Frommer
Susie & Michael Gelman through the
Morningstar Foundation
George Mason University Hillel
Carol Gordon & Steve Rosenthal
Hillel: The Foundation For Jewish
Campus Life
That’s not the beginning of a joke, but rather
the beginning of a discussion of the various
social groups in contemporary Israeli society
today. Learn more about this incredible
melting pot of cultures living in such a small
geographic area. Yael Ingel our community
shlicha will also share with you her experiences
of living on a kibbutz for 15 years.
Jewish Agency for Israel
Sherri & Howard Kohr
Connie & Al Pesachowitz
Susan & Steve Rosenblum
Joan and Don Sacarob
Jill & Cary Schwartzbach
Maureen and Bob Shapiro
Roland Vaughan
Debbie and Mark Weber
Deborah & David Yaffe
…and those who gave up to $499 to the program*:
Dottie Bennett
Cookie & Nelson Blitz
Sol & Winifred Gordon
Barbara & Jack Kay
Allen A. Marcus
Michelle & David Pearlstein
Sara Jane Elpern & Bruce Waxman
The JCCNV would also like to thank the following synagogues for their generous
support of the program:
Agudas Achim Congregation
Beth Chaverim
Beth Emeth Congregation
Congregation Adat Reyim
Congregation Etz Hayim
Congregation Olam Tikvah
Congregation Sha’are Shalom
Ft. Belvoir Jewish Military Congregation
Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation
Temple B’nai Shalom
Temple Rodef Shalom
As of 10/1/11
Wednesday, January 25, 7:30pm–9pm
Cost: FREE M / $3C
Code: #3113
Jewish Geography and Getting
Connected
Sunday, January 29, 4pm–6pm
Would you like to meet more Israelis living in
Northern Virginia? Mark your calendar now to
get connected with individuals and families for
a great evening of networking fun! More details
to follow.
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat
Israeli Style
Wednesday, February 8, 7:30pm–9pm
Have fun with Yael as you celebrate Tu B’Shevat
with an Israeli twist. Enjoy the evening with
a delicious Seder, a sing-along and other fun!
Experience how Israelis celebrate this joyous
holiday.
Cost: $5M/ $6C
Code: #3114
Israel Night at the Movies
Thursday, March 15, 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening discussion about Israel and
social matters through the lens of Israeli films.
Yael will take us on this cinematic journey.
Cost: $4M/ $6C
Code: #3115
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Fine Arts
Fine Arts Coordinator
Irene Gavin, (703) 537-3063 • IreneG@jccnv.org
Fine Arts programming is partially underwritten by the Arts Fund.
Visit www.jccnvarts.org for detailed information.
Fairfax Corner
11900 Palace Way, Fairfax (on Monument Dr.
between Wegmans and the Government
Center)
This year, the JCCs of Maryland, DC and
Northern Virginia will coordinate community
celebrations in honor of Israel@64. Events
and activities will run throughout the day.
Join the community to celebrate the sights,
sounds and flavors of Israel!
Highlights: hands-on activities, food,
exhibits and more!
Free admission and free parking.
Check our website for updates at
www.jccnv.org. For information,
contact Laurie Albert.
Support is provided by The Jewish Federation
of Greater Washington’s Israel in DC initiative.
Israeli Dance—Ongoing
Tuesdays, 8:15pm–9:30pm
Join Israeli dance teacher Ethan Halpern
as he leads the group in a series of lively
Israeli dances. You don’t need to be an
expert—just be ready to join the group
and have fun. Ethan is director of Israeli
dance at the University of Maryland and
teaches dance classes throughout the Greater
Washington area. This is a drop-in program.
Preregistration is not required.
Cost: $6M/ $7C/ $5 students
Please pay the instructor directly.
Northern Virginia
Israeli Connections
Are you Israeli and living in Northern
Virginia? Get connected with other Israelis
by contacting Yael at (703) 537-3034,
Yael@jccnv.org.
Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for volunteers who have a passion for the arts and are willing to work to
bring its value to the community. If you are interested in the arts and would like to join a
Fine Arts Task Force in planning and implementing creative and unique programs that will
help grow this important programming area, please contact Irene Gavin.
About the JCCNV Fine Arts Program
The Fine Arts Program at the JCC of Northern Virginia was developed to support and encourage the development of Jewish artists and/or Jewish arts and to facilitate integrating
Israeli arts to build community between Northern Virginia and Israel.
The Center’s Bodzin Art Gallery exhibitions, programming and successful Celebration
of the Arts programs have always received rave reviews and strong support from the
community. Because of its reputation and dedication to the arts, the Center has, over
the years, attracted a group of talented artists who work in a variety of media, including
painting, photography, jewelry, crafts, new media and other areas of the arts.
Get Connected to the
Jewish Community!
JCCNV is bringing our group of talented
artists front and center by launching a
National/International Fine Art, Craft and
Judaica Directory that will be housed on
the JCCNV’s website (www.jccnvarts.com).
If you are looking to locate and/or buy art,
you’ll want to check out the directory. Stay
tuned for launch details!
delicacy and directness, confusion and
clarity. I try to balance these contrasts
personally and artistically.” Kari brings
tremendous depth to her glass works with
her use of traditional drawing and painting
skills and her visual clues to the story of
her art. Through the medium of glass, she
holds true to her “core aesthetic concerns of
expressive use of line, and the transmission
of light” resulting in delicate and powerful
works in glass.
If you are an artist and would like to be
a part of our Fine Arts directory, contact
Irene Gavin for details at (703) 537-3063 or
IreneG@jccnv.org.
Exhibits
The Bodzin Art Gallery continues to feature
many local artists in an effort to support the
creative talent in our tri-state area.
M+2S=More than Just Glass
December 20–February 14, 2012
Kari Minnick’s work is a “study in contrasts:
order and chaos, thick and thin, questioning
and acceptance. Using rich surfaces and
layers of glass, I contrast fleshy realism with
abstraction…immediacy and restraint,
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the surrounding area. Cut edges themselves
also reach out and integrate with the space
in which the object lives, compounding
that receptivity. Life is a source of visual
inspiration for her dramatic and creative
objects in glass.
Expanded Formats
February 14–April 10, 2012
Artist Laurie Siegel states, “When I arrange
scraps of glass on my art table, I am like a
child watching in awe as their paint spreads
over the paper!” Working primarily in fused
glass, also referred to as “warm glass,” Laurie
brings to her work a broad background in
ceramics, calligraphy, drawing, painting,
silk screening and jewelry design. After
traveling in Asia, her creative work has
been influenced by Chinese and Japanese
aesthetic, scroll painting, calligraphy and
ikebana flower arranging. According to
Siegel, “Japanese art makes little distinction
between fine art and decorative art.” The
result is each piece as a unique work of art.
Exploring Worlds
April 10–May 29, 2012
Avner Ofer covers the
Alison Pasarew creates abstract sculpture
that incorporates obsolete mechanical
parts. These sculptures have been called
“Time Lines” and “Ode to the Obsolete.”
Her current works are mixed-media
drawings that range from representational
to abstract and focus on the beauty of the
mechanical objects found in her sculptures.
The drawings combine together with
her sculpture into her ongoing project,
“Expanded Formats,” as the focus of this
exhibit.
The framed sculptures lean toward
specimens, and the drawings recapture the
individuality of the actual objects used in
the former. The scale of the drawings is
enormous in relation to the original items
and it becomes a play in scale, forcing the
viewer to interact differently, closely and
from a removed distance from each of
Allison’s media choice.
Regarding her art, Ruth Siegel explains that,
“My work is an interplay between myself
and my material. The slow and multistage
process of kiln-forming allows me that kind
of relationship. While in the kiln, glass is too
hot to handle, but each time it comes out
of the kiln, there is another opportunity for
intimate dialogue. The personality of the
piece continues to develop as long as this
process continues.” Ruth’s use of space in
and around her pieces becomes an important
element. A vessel as a form naturally draws
space into itself, but she expands this idea by
cutting into the edges, reducing the barrier to
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Rebecca states, “The natural world influences
many of my ideas; I love to fold and scratch
and build and draw. A good bowl is engaging
to me, but I also like the expressive and quirky
ideas conveyed in the hand built and altered
pieces.” The artist in Rebecca requires her to
like what she is doing and to engage in the
process of forming her pieces to hold her
interest and encourage experimentation. Each
piece that she creates is one that she likes and
that she would like to have in her own home.
This is directly conveyed to the viewer in the
variety and beauty of her ceramic pots.
Rebecca Zweibel’s pottery literally comes
from the earth and figuratively reflects the
curves, textures and patterns of nature.
globe photographing
the essence of the
places he views
through his lens. Avner
says about his work,
“Traveling to many
remote locations, I
attempt to capture
intimate moments and
glimpses into other
cultures. Studying the
languages, customs
and geography of the
places I visit enables me to explore deeper
into” the scheme of their lives and reveal the
essence of the place. This philosophy allows
him to photograph any location from the
exotic to his own backyard of Washington,
D.C., with the same insight and vision.
Daphne Nadler will be exhibiting her handbags
with us.
Daphne has
been creating
a line of
original ageless
handbags, and
she says of
the variety of
women who
carry her bags,
“Like me, think
outside the box…and appreciate originality,
creativity and unique designs.” Her selection
of fine fabrics and feathers, which make use of
texture and color, provides us with very userfriendly and functional yet beautiful lasting
pieces to compliment our outfits. This is the
opportunity to see her newest hand-crafted
designs along with some of our favorites.
Family Services Department
the program guide by an M following the cost.
Our Chaverim (friends) rates are followed by
a C. Of course, in order for membership rates
to apply, membership must remain current
throughout the duration of the class/program.
Director
Amy Brinko, (703) 537-3039 • AmyB@jccnv.org
Fairfax–Jewish Community Center of NoVa
Director
Amy Vermillion, (703) 537-3038 • AmyV@jccnv.org
Director, Early Childhood Learning Center
Amit Hickman, (703) 537-3051 • AmitH@jccnv.org
Camp Ahava Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Sarah David, (703) 537-3086 • SarahD@jccnv.org
ECS Family Programming Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
JCCNV Early Childhood
Services includes:
Matt Frank, (703) 537-3065 • MattF@jccnv.org
ECS Registrar
JCCNV Early Childhood Learning Center
Jennafer Curran, (703) 537-3077 • JennC@jccnv.org
Debbie Blonder, (703) 537-3067 • DebbieB@jccnv.org
• licensed childcare for infants and toddlers in
our Fairfax location
• licensed preschool and childcare in Fairfax
and Alexandria
ECS Events Coordinator
Family Programming
An Ethical Start Coordinator
Juliana Quinteros, (703) 537-3077 • JulianaQ@jccnv.org
• enrichment classes, Mommy and Me
programming
• a variety of programming experiences for
all families to enjoy such as Kids’ Night Out,
Sunday Fun Days, Family Fun Nights
• Parent workshops that are open to our Early
Childhood families and to the community
Alexandria–Beth El Hebrew Congregation
Director, Early Childhood Learning Center
Dina Backer, (703) 537-3084 • DinaB@jccnv.org
Early Childhood Learning Center Program Coordinator
Ali Kerlin, (703) 537-3084 • AlisonK@jccnv.org
School-Age Services & Camp Achva
Director, Teen Programming and School-Age Camps
Nori White, (703) 537-3041 • NoriW@jccnv.org
Director, School-Age Programming
Joelle Kelenson, (703) 537-3091 • JoelleK@jccnv.org
To contact the Early Childhood Learning Center
for information regarding the Fairfax location,
contact Amit Hickman, Director, at AmitH@
jccnv.org, (703) 537-3051.
Assistant Director, School-Age Programming
Jessica Wijas Vandell, (703) 537-3096 • JessicaW@jccnv.org
Registrar
Karen Stern, (703) 537-3029 • KarenS@jccnv.org
Mission Statement
The School-Age Services program is partially underwritten by the following funds:
Rosenblatt Family Fund
Bond Family Fund
Murray Fund
The JCCNV’s Early Childhood Learning
Center (ECLC) creates a safe and loving
environment for children, emphasizing
joyful Jewish experiences and values and a
connection to the community. We focus on
meeting the early learning and childcare needs
of families and helping children transition
successfully between home and school. We
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strive to empower children to develop social
competence and empathy, self-respect
and self-control, problem-solving and
decision-making skills as well as physical
awareness and coordination. Our nurturing
teachers use a developmental approach to
understanding children’s abilities—enabling
them to gain confidence and independence.
Our Philosophy of Learning
The Early Childhood Learning Center strives
to help each child grow as an individual. We
emphasize the development of self-confidence and a positive self-image. Our activities provide experiences to foster social skills
and emotional maturity and to strengthen
cognitive and physical growth. Play is a
child’s work. Play provides the opportunity
for children to explore their world, find out
how to get along with others, strengthen
their muscles, try new activities, build selfconfidence and enhance self-esteem. Play is
how the young child develops the necessary
skills and social competencies that will be
needed as he/she grows and matures.
The primary goal of our Infant/Toddler
Program is to provide each child with the
best of care in a clean and nurturing environment. Our staff works to encourage each
child in every stage of his or her social and
emotional growth as well as to support and
strengthen language and cognitive development. The daily routine is set up to provide
stimulating experiences for children to learn
and explore their environment through their
own curiosity.
Our teaching philosophy follows a ReggioEmilia-inspired philosophy that is based on
the following ideas:
• Children have a say over the direction of
their learning.
• Children are able to learn through
experiences of touching, moving, listening,
seeing and hearing.
• Children have a relationship with other
children and material items to explore.
• Children have endless ways and
opportunities to express themselves.
• Our philosophy involves an emergent
curriculum that builds on the interests of
the children. Topics of study are chosen
through discussion/observations of
children, community or family events,
interests of the children and teacherdirected provocations. The curriculum
provides hands-on learning experiences,
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areas for children to experiment with
the natural world and real-life problemsolving with opportunities for creative
thinking and
2012-2013 Registration
Fall 2012 Registration
Begins January 2
Priority registration for members with children currently enrolled in the program and
their siblings: Monday, January 2–Sunday,
January 15.
Registration opens to the public: Monday,
January 16 (first come, first served).
Note: JCCNV family membership is required
for attendance. “Chaverim” (nonmembers)
should submit membership applications along
with preschool applications.
NEW! ECLC Information Session
Full- and Part-Time
Extended Day Options
Ages 2-5
The Extended Day Program complements
the morning preschool program and provides
children with a warm, caring and safe atmosphere. Children participate in a variety of
age-appropriate activities in a positive setting,
orchestrated by a creative and qualified staff.
Extended Day Options*
Monday–Friday
Early Morning Extended Day: 7:30am–9am
Early Afternoon Extended Day: 1pm–4pm
Late Afternoon Extended Day: 1pm–6pm
*Child must be enrolled in a 9am–1pm program.
Two-day minimum required.
Satellite Program
The JCCNV continues its partnership with
January 6 and January 13, 9:30am
Join us for a chance to tour the Early Childhood Learning Center in preparation for
the 2012-2013 school year. This is a chance
to tour the preschool and JCCNV facility as
well as have all of your questions answered
during a group presentation and tour.
Infant/ Toddler Program
For children ages 6 weeks–24 months
Full-time only
Two-Year-Old Program
3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA.
For more information, contact Dina Backer,
Director, Early Childhood Learning Center–
Alexandria at DinaB@jccnv.org,
(703) 537-3084.
For children 24-36 months old by 9/30/12
Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm
Parents may choose from the
following options:
2-day: Tuesday/Thursday
3-day: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
5-day: Monday–Friday
Three- and Four-YearOld Program
For children three years old (by 9/30/12)
For children four years old (by 9/30/12)
Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm
Three-year-olds: three days per week
(Mon./Wed./Fri. or Mon.-Fri.)
Four-year-olds: Mon.-Fri.
An Ethical Start®
The JCCNV Early Childhood Learning Center
is proud to be An Ethical Start® school. This
curriculum for early childhood is based on
Pirkei Avot: Ethics of the Fathers. This classic
text has been studied for almost 2,000 years
because it contains practical advice for daily
living. Using a comprehensive approach, An
Ethical Start® helps teachers and parents support children’s emotional and social development and raise children with the timeless values of Jewish tradition. And it’s all a lot of fun
because An Ethical Start® makes the ethical
dimensions of Judaism accessible with Peer K.
Explorer® and his study partner Dafna®—the
irresistible, adventurous characters who appear in the program’s music, books and more.
Early Childhood
Enrichment Classes
For more information on Family Programming/
Enrichment Classes, please contact Matt Frank
at MattF@jccnv.org, (703) 537-3065.
Spring 2012
Registration opens Monday, December 12, 2011
Children must be three years old as of September 30, 2011, in order to enroll in most
specialty classes. Children attending the ECLC
must be enrolled in the three-year-old or fouryear-old program. The only exception is the
Mini Mini Gym Class, which is designed for
children enrolled in the two-year-old program.
Please check class descriptions carefully for age
requirements.
Classes are listed in order of
their starting days/dates.
All Early Childhood specialty
classes meet from 1:10pm–2pm
M=Mishpacha (Members)
C= Chaverim (Nonmembers)
Cost:
8-week class:
$120M/ $136C
Full-time childcare:$104
7-week class: $105M/ $119C
Full-time childcare: $91
3-week class $45M/ $ 51C
Jewish Jamboree
Ages 3-5
Mondays, January 2–30 (4 weeks)
(no class Jan. 16)
Celebrate Jewish traditions and holidays
through crafts, cooking, music and much
more!
Code: #2922
Hola: Basic Spanish
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, January 3–31 (5 weeks)
Join Morah Ruth for Spanish classes! Enjoy
learning colors, numbers and basic words
through games, movement and music!
Code: #2960
Young Musicians
Ages 4 1/2-6
Instructor: Margie Bassman, music educator
and professional violinist.
Tuesdays, January 3–March 27 (13 weeks)
Little Hands “Young Musicians” class is a
pressure-free, developmentally appropriate
transition to musically succeed before taking
on more formal instruction. Young Musicians helps every child develop a confident,
joyful voice for singing and speaking as well
as essential building blocks for a future of
learning. Students explore many facets of the
musical experience—speaking, singing, moving, dancing, listening, creating and playing
instruments as well as learning to read and
write music. New students welcome (no
previous experience required)!
Cooking Around the World
Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, January 4–25 (4 weeks)
Each week, your child will experience a new
cooking adventure!
Code: #2968
Little Yogis!
Session I
Ages 3-5
Instructor: Judy Eskowitz
Thursdays, January 5–February 23 (8 weeks)
Enroll your little ones in this fun-loving class
that uses breath work, yoga poses, movement,
songs and stories that encourage children to
move their bodies in fun and creative ways.
Classes end with a quiet relaxation so little
ones begin to learn how to calm themselves
down. Kids’ yoga is a wonderful way for children to develop self-confidence, motor skills,
boost their listening and speaking skills and
increase their focus, concentration and selfregulation. All of this is done in a playful, safe
and nurturing environment. Have your child
take part in this fun experience!
Judy received her 200-hour Kripalu Yoga
Training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and
Health. Kripalu means compassion, and Judy
guides her students to move at their own pace
honoring their body without judgment. Judy’s
passion for nurturing children has also led her
to become a certified children’s yoga instructor with a specialty in working with children
with special needs. Judy encourages children
to discover that yoga provides them with a
safe and supportive environment where they
can develop at their own pace and be accepted
for all the gifts they have! Judy is a member
of The International Association of Yoga
Therapists.
Code: #2970
Mini Mini Gym
Session I
Ages: children enrolled in the two-year-old
program
Fridays, January 6–February 24 (8 weeks)
Miss Ashley will use movement, music,
basic tumbling and lots of imagination to
help enhance your child’s large motor and
social skills.
Code: #2972
Cost: $240 plus book and CD purchased
from the teacher
Code: #2963
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Petite Picassos
Welcome to the Big Top!
Ages 3-5
Ages: 3-5
Wednesdays, March 7–28 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays, April 11-June 6 (8 weeks)
(no class on May 16)
Your young artists will explore and
experiment with new techniques in painting,
collage, mosaics and sculpture.
Code: #2982
There will be plenty of excitement in the air
as the children create their very own 3-ring
circus to perform.
Code: #2988
Little Yogis!
Just Desserts!
Ages 3-5
Monday, February 6–27 (3 weeks)
(no class on Feb. 20)
Kids will use their creative energy to make a
variety of tasty treats!
Code: #2974
Dazzling Dough
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, February 7–28 (4 weeks)
Your child will use all sorts of fun and
unusual ingredients to make a dazzling array
of dough.
Code: #2976
Let’s Get Messy!
Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, February 1–29 (5 weeks)
Your child will join Miss Sarah in our
Art Studio to create masterpieces. Please
remember to DRESS for the MESS!
Code: #2977
Alphabet Soup!
Ages 3-5
Mondays, March 5–26 (4 weeks)
Session II
Scrapbooking for Kids!
Ages 3-5
Ages: 3-5
Thursdays, March 1–April 26 (7 weeks)
(no class on Mar. 22)
You supply the photographs and we’ll supply
your child with all the materials, a scrapbook
and lots of fun!
Enroll your little ones in this fun-loving
class that uses breath work, yoga poses,
movement, songs and stories that encourage
children to move their bodies in fun and
creative ways. Classes end with a quiet
relaxation so little ones begin to learn how
to calm themselves down. Kids’ yoga is a
wonderful way for children to develop selfconfidence, motor skills, boost their listening
and speaking skills and increase their focus,
concentration and self-regulation. All of
this is done in a playful, safe and nurturing
environment. Have your child take part in
this fun experience!
Mondays, May 7–June 4 (4 weeks)
Code: #2992
Super Sprouts Garden Club
Ages: 3-5
Tuesdays, May 1–June 5 (5 weeks)
Children will dig into some great fun while
learning all about what plants need to live
and grow.
Code: #2993
Little Yogis!
Session III
Code: #2983
Ages: 3-5
Mini Mini Gym
Thursdays, May 3–June 7 (6 weeks)
Session II
program
Fridays, March 2–30 (5 weeks)
Miss Ashley will use movement, music,
basic tumbling and lots of imagination to
help enhance your child’s large motor and
social skills.
Code: #2984
Enroll your little ones in this fun-loving
class that uses breath work, yoga poses,
movement, songs, and stories that encourage
children to move their bodies in fun and
creative ways. Classes end with a quiet
relaxation, so little ones begin to learn how
to calm themselves down. Kids’ yoga is a
wonderful way for children to develop selfconfidence, motor skills, boost their listening
and speaking skills, and increase their focus,
concentration and self-regulation. All of
this is done in a playful, safe and nurturing
environment. Have your child take part in
this fun experience!
Children will discover the fun in learning
letters through crafts, songs, drama and
games.
Young Rangers
Code: #2978
You child will explore science and nature
both in and around the JCCNV!
Code: #2994
Code: #2986
Mini Mini Gym
Build a Rainbow
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, March 6–27 (4 weeks)
This class will teach children to explore their
way through the rainbow using art, science,
cooking and movement.
Code: #2980
Ages: 3-5
Mondays, April 9–30 (4 weeks)
Beads and Beyond
Session III
Ages: 3-5
program
Tuesdays, April 10-24 (3 weeks)
Fridays, May 4–June 8 (6 weeks)
Beads are not just for making jewelry. Kids
will stretch their imaginations and use beads
to create many different projects!
Miss Ashley will use movement, music, basic
tumbling and lots of imagination to help
enhance your child’s large motor and social
skills.
Code: #2987
Code: #2995
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Family Programs
School-Age Services
Kids’ Night Out
Ages 24 months-5 years
6:30pm–9:30pm
Hey Parents… need a night out without the
kids? Bring them to the Center to join us for
a night of fun at the JCCNV! All Kids’ Night
Out programs include an array of crafts,
games, snacks and a movie to end the night.
Cost: $21M/ $27C
Sibling discount: $18M/ $24C
(for second child enrolled in ECS KNO only)
Slumber Party
Director of School-Age Programming
Joelle Kelenson
703-537-3091
JoelleK@jccnv.org
Assistant Director of School-Age
Programming
Jessica Wijas Vandell
(703) 537-3096
JessicaW@jccnv.org
January 21
Code: #2996
Transportation Is Available!
Before- and AfterSchool Enrichment
Program (BASE)
Things that Go
February 11
Code: #2997
Going Green
March 17
Code: #2998
An Ethical Start Family Program:
“The Balancing Act”
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
6pm–7:30pm
An Ethical Start® is designed to teach Jewish
ethics and values to young children, their
teachers and parents, and it is based on the
teachings of Pirkei Avot, or Ethics of the
Fathers.
Join us for a family event based on the
mishna (value): “The world stands on the
three things—on the Torah, on the service of
G-d, and on acts of loving kindness.”
-Pirkei Avot 1:2
AH
MP A
Camp Promotional
Day
Monday, January 16
10:15am–1pm
Time to get into the camp spirit! Come
for a fun day and priority registration.
VA
CA
Summer Camp 2012
Camp 2012
Registration
Now Open!
School-Age
Programming
The Before- and AfterSchool Enrichment (BASE)
program offers myriad
opportunities to engage
your child each day. The
AM Care program runs
daily from 7:30am only
for children who attend Gesher Jewish
Day School, Mantua and Wakefield Forest
Elementary Schools. The PM programs runs
from the time of dismissal until 6pm daily.
In addition to quality care, the following
activities are available at no additional
charge:
• Free swim twice a week in the JCCNV’s
25-meter heated indoor pool
• Quiet homework room with staff
assistance
• Daily organized art, cooking and science
projects
• Free play on our playground and in our
gym
• Organized sports activities
• Game room with board games and card
games
Interested in enrichment classes? Enrollment
is available for a variety of classes and
lessons. No extra driving for you; we take
care of getting students to and from each
activity:
• Piano, violin, viola, guitar and vocal
instruction
• Dance and sports classes
• Private and group swim lessons
• Enrichment classes
• Private/group tutoring
Students who attend Gesher Jewish Day
School or Mantua Elementary can ride both
the A.M. and P.M. school buses that stop at
the JCCNV.
The JCCNV provides P.M. transportation
from Wakefield Forest, Olde Creek, Little
Run, Canterbury Woods, Mosby Woods,
Fairhill, Camelot and Stenwood elementary
schools. There is a transportation fee of $65/
month.
BASE When You Need It—
Care on Vacation Days
and School Closings!
The BASE program isn’t just in session on
school days. We offer full-day care on school
vacation days (7:30am–6pm) and snow
days (9am–5pm) and extended hours when
school is delayed or dismissed early due to
inclement weather. Our winter and spring
break programs include field trips, guest
performers and themed programming. Pick
up a Vacation Day brochure today because
when school is out, BASE is the place to be!
Upcoming Vacation Days:
Monday, January 30
Tuesday, January 31
Monday, February 20
Monday, April 2–Monday, April 9: Spring Break
Camp
Tuesday, April 10–Thursday, April 12: Gesher
Jewish Day School only
Contact Joelle Kelenson for details!
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Enrichment Classes
Please check out the Sports, Fitness and
Aquatics (SFA) section, pages 27-45, for
information on youth dance, swim and
sports classes.
Private Lessons
Contact: Joelle Kelenson, (703) 537-3091,
JoelleK@jccnv.org.
The JCCNV offers 30-minute private music
lessons for kindergarteners to adults.
Before registering a student, contact Joelle to
arrange a time slot and find out details about
teachers’ schedules.
Violin and Viola
Monday lessons available.
Cost per class: $30M/ $40C
Piano
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday lessons
available.
Yoga Kids
Wednesdays, April 18–June 6 (8 weeks)
5pm–6pm
A basic experiential yoga class, Yoga Kids
teaches children simple yoga practices
and invites them to discuss how they feel
afterward. It’s a great way for students to
learn relaxation, concentration and agility
through activity!
Learn the art of dramatic improvisation in
this exciting and animated class. Through
games and cooperative activities, students
learn the fundamentals of performance while
gaining confidence and having a great time.
This class teaches students to think on their
feet and enhances their interpersonal and
group skills, which will serve them on and
off the stage!
Cost: $200M/ $250C
Code: #2940
Mad Science
Fridays, January 27–March 16 (8 weeks)
4:30pm–5:30pm
Experiment-a-mania is a cornucopia of
experiments! Children will uncover the vital
role that science plays in detective work,
examine the science behind popular toys
and get a buzz out of the amazing world
of insects! Your Mad Scientist will explore
earth science and weather phenomena and
experiment with some kitchen chemistry!
Children will build their own Mad Science
Machine and create their very own short
animated cartoon!
Guitar
Wednesday and Thursday lessons available.
Cost: $225M/ $250C
Code: #2944
Monday Dance Party
Thursdays, April 19–June 7, (8 weeks)
Time: 4:15pm–5:45pm
(does not perform in the recital)
Mondays, beginning January 9
2:30pm–3:30pm
BASE students can learn all the latest dance
moves and put them to use! Every Monday
afternoon, join our dance party. After you’ve
learned the moves, you’ll have the last 15
minutes to practice them during an in-studio
dance party! No pressure of performing, just
come have fun!
BASE student cost: $35 monthly
Code: #2910
Cartooning
Mondays, January 23–March 12 (8 weeks)
5pm–6pm
Anyone can be a great cartoonist! The careful
placement of lines and shapes is taught
in this class, such that students can break
down what they see into funny and familiar
cartoons. Students learn to draw cartoon
people, animals, situations and scenarios
using easy-to-learn, effective drawing
methods and tricks.
Fun With Improv!
Wednesdays, January 25–March 14 (8 weeks)
5pm–6pm
Harry Pottering
Learn to make all things wizardry—in clay!
The first 6 classes will be creative sessions
working in wet clay; the last 2 classes will be
glazing. Let your imagination come to life
as you fashion your very own Harry Potter
figures and scenes with your own hands!
Cost: $225M/ $250C
Follow up with Joelle if interested!
Spanish for Children
Mondays, April 16–June 4 (8 weeks)
5pm–6pm
¡Hola! Designed for school-age children,
this class teaches conversational and basic
Spanish language using Total Physical
Response (TPR)—a “learn by doing”
approach. We explore cultural traditions and
practices using every day phrases, stories,
games and music in our classes.
Cost: $200M/ $250C
Code: #2981
Kids’ Night Out
Contact Jessica Wijas Vandell at
(703) 537-3096 or JessicaW@jccnv.org
for more information.
One Saturday a month from November to
March, we take your kids and you can enjoy
an evening out! Each night includes games,
projects, swimming, a movie and snack.
Each Kids’ Night Out runs from 6:30pm to
10pm. Come prepared for an evening filled
with fun. Stay tuned for more information.
Upcoming Dates:
Just Desserts
January 21
Code: #3002
Game Night
February 11
Code: #3004
Purim Party!
Come dressed in a costume!
March 17
Code: #3006
Early-Bird Cost: $18M/ $20C
Add a Sibling: $15M/ $18C
Week of Event: $25M/ $30C
Add a Sibling: $20M/ $25C
Cost: $200M/ $250C
Code: #2940
Cost: $200M/ $250C
Code: #2938
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Family Programming
Birthday Parties
JoelleK@jccnv.org.
JoelleK@jccnv.org.
Make your child’s birthday celebration one
to remember! Fun for the kids and carefree
for the parents! Parties are available on
Sundays from 10am–noon or 1pm–3pm,
with activities lasting between 45 minutes to
one hour, based on age.
Camp 2012
Camp Promotional Day
Monday, January 16
Priority Registration: 10am–1pm
Entertainer: 10:15am–11am
Camp Mifkad: 11am–11:15am
Camp Activities (pool, gym, arts and crafts):
11:15am–1pm
Time to get into the camp spirit! Come for
priority registration and a fun day of camp
activities, including open family swim,
obstacle courses in the gym, one of our
favorite camp entertainers and a visit from
Clay Café!
Code: #3108
Register in advance and automatically get
entered into a raffle for a free family fun
night for up to 4 people.
All parties include:
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Party room for 2 hours
Up to 15 children
Set-up/clean-up
Paper products
Teens
Director of Teen Programming and
School-Age Camps
Nori White, (703) 537-3041 • NoriW@jccnv.org
Enjoy a Teen Membership
at the JCCNV!
Come work out with your friends.
Enjoy member rates for programs.
Hang out after school!
Call our membership department for rates
(703) 537-3042.
15 helium balloons
Cost: $225M/ $250C
Code: #1975
You can add one of these activities to your
child’s birthday celebration for an additional
fee:
Arts and Crafts Party
JCCNV Teen
Centertainers
For more information, contact Nori White at
(703) 537-3041, NoriW@jccnv.org.
Guests will enjoy creating their own projects
at this fun-filled party! Art projects are a
great way for children to express themselves
and discover their own creativity.
Our talented teens will take the
stage to perform “Once Upon
a Mattress” for the community!
Tickets for performances go on
sale January 16.
Stay tuned for more information!
Fee: $5 per child
Code: #1976
Performances: Parents!
Celebrate Calm
Cooking Party
Saturday, February 18, 8pm
Sunday, February 19, 2pm & 7:30pm
BASE Talent Show
Tuesday, March 1
6pm–8pm
Thursday, March 15, 7pm–9pm
Stop defiance, bullying and power struggles.
Featuring America’s calm coach, Kirk Martin,
and his son Casey. To learn more, visit
www.celebratecalm.com or call Nori White.
Cost: $10
Interested in a pool
party for your child’s
birthday?
The JCCNV makes its pool available on
Sundays. Space is limited. Visit the JCCNV
website at www.jccnv.org or contact Teo Albu
at (703) 537-3053 or TeoA@jccnv.org.
Guests will enjoy baking their own treats.
And, while the food is in the oven, they will
decorate their own aprons!
Fee: $10 per child
Code: #1977
Karaoke Party
This unique party is designed for the child
who wants to be a star! Children will sing
and perform, using our karaoke machine,
complete with lyrics and a light show!
Fee: $10 per child
Code: #1978
Cost: $10 per person
Saturday Evening Code: #175
Sunday Matinee Code: #176
Sunday Evening Code: #177
JCC Maccabi
Experience 2012
For more information, contact Nori White
at (703) 537-3041, NoriW@jccnv.org.
JCC Maccabi Experience (ArtsFest
and Games)
Game Party
Kids will enjoy structured games and exciting
activities! Staff will plan and run the events
specifically catered to your child’s interests.
Fee: $50 per group of 15 children
Code: #1979
Houston, TX: August 5–10, 2012
For Jewish teens ages 13-16 from all over the
United States and abroad.
Sports might include:
Basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, bowling,
dance, swimming, tennis and table tennis. Most
sports are available for both boys and girls.
Arts Specialties might include:
Acting/improv, creative writing, dance, digital
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photography, film and television production,
jazz ensemble, musical theater, rock music,
visual arts and vocal music.
Good Deeds Day
Sunday, March 25
December
For the first time ever, the Greater
Washington community will join Israel and
70 countries from across the globe for an
international day of good deeds. Established
in Israel in 2007, Good Deeds Day celebrates
the value and importance of giving back to
the community in which we live.
One Crazy Night!
April
Plan to Attend!
For more information, contact Nori White at
(703) 537-3041, NoriW@jccnv.org.
Grades: 9th-12th
Saturday, December 17
8pm–11pm
Join Northern Virginia Jewish teens for a
rockin’ evening of soufganiot, latkes and
dancing!
Cost: $10 per teen
Code: #3107
January
Ski Trip
J- Serve!
Sunday, April 22
J-Serve provides teens with the opportunity
to fulfill the Jewish values of gemilut
chasidim, acts of loving kindness; tzedakah,
just and charitable giving; and tikkum olam,
the responsibility to repair the world. Across
the globe, teens will join each other to make
their community and the world a better
place.
Grades: 8th–12th
Sunday, January 22
May
Join us for a day trip to one of the Virginia
Ski Resorts! More details to come.
Date: TBD
Support Group
Fairfax Open House
Second Monday of each month
7pm–9pm, JCCNV Youth Lounge
A moderated support group for Jewish
LGBT youth ages 13-18 and their youth allies
in Northern Virginia. Meetings include a
dairy meal. For more information, please
e-mail fairfaxopenhouse@gmail.com or visit
fairfaxopenhouse.org. Friend us on Facebook
and #fairfaxopenhous on Twitter
2011-2012 Monday Meetings:
December 12
January 9
February 13
March 12
April 12
May 14
June 11
Washington Nationals Game
June
February
Rebounderz in Sterling, VA
Grades: 8th–12th
Saturday, February 11
Play games and enjoy an indoor trampoline
area where you can have extreme fun
jumping.
Cost: $25
Teen Centertainers Performance
“Once Upon a Mattress”
Cost: $10 per person
Codes:
#174 for Saturday evening
#175 for Sunday matinee
#176 for Sunday evening
Fairfax Corner
11900 Palace Way, Fairfax
(on Monument Drive between Wegmans and
the Government Center)
The JCCs of Maryland, D.C. and Northern
Virginia will coordinate community
celebrations in honor of Israel@64. Events
and activities will run throughout the
day. Highlights: hands-on activities, food,
exhibits and more!
Free admission and free parking.
Support is provided by The Jewish Federation
of Greater Washington’s Israel in DC
initiative.
March
Purim Party!
Date and details TBD.
B’nai B’rith Youth
Organization
Program Associate, NoVa Council
Seth Gordon-Lipkin, (703) 537-3087 •
sgordonlipkin@bbyo.org
What is BBYO?
BBYO is the world’s leading pluralistic Jewish
youth movement. BBYO offers year-round
programming for teens all around the world
from the United States to Bulgaria, Canada
to Israel and beyond. BBYO’s mission is to
provide more teens with more meaningful
Jewish experiences. For more than 80 years,
BBYO has provided exceptional identity
enrichment and leadership development
experiences for hundreds of thousands of
Jewish teens.
In Northern Virginia, BBYO has 6 chapters,
serving Fairfax County and Loudoun County.
All 9th-12th graders are eligible to join and
8th graders can join in January. Contact us
for more information about our chapters and
programs at nova@bbyo.org.
BBYO is currently building its BBYO Connect
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offerings for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. If you
are interested in events for your tween, please
contact us to be placed on our mailing list.
Special Needs Department
If you are interested in volunteering as an
advisor for a BBYO chapter, please contact
Seth Gordon-Lipkin, the NoVA Council
director, at sgordonlipkin@bbyo.org. Must be
21 or older to apply.
Jessica Tischler, (703) 537-3031 • JessicaT@jccnv.org
Special Needs Coordinator
Resource Specialist
Melissa Hochberg, (703) 537-3040 • MelissaH@jccnv.org
Special Needs Program Committee Chair: Maxine Cohen
Upcoming BBYO Events
Contact our office for more details!
(703) 537-3087.
January 14
Sweetheart/Heartthrob Dance
February 25
Spring Kickoff
March 23–25
East Coast Kallah
April 22
J-Serve: A Day of Service for Jewish Teens
May 11–13
NoVA Council Convention
How Do You Get Involved?
First Step:
Go to bbyo.org and click Register to join
b-linked, the premier online network for
all Jewish teens everywhere. Making a
b-linked account is simple, fast and free. As
soon as you create a profile, BBYO will mail
you a brochure and personally invite you
to upcoming events! Use b-linked to find
upcoming local events, speak your mind
about your favorite topics on message boards
and blogs, upload photos and explore social,
travel, community service and leadership
opportunities.
Second Step:
Contact Seth so he can help answer your
questions about programs in our area, ways
to become a leader in the organization and
BBYO summer programs, including BBYO
trips to Israel!
The Center’s program is committed to helping the community through activities designed
to develop physical and social skills for individuals with special needs. The program
features small participant-staff ratios and offerings such as adaptive aquatics, social
groups, family events and recreational social skills classes.
These programs are substantially underwritten by:
Alexander Greenbaum Philanthropic Fund, Children’s Charities Foundation, Fairfax
County Consolidated Community Funding Pool, Harry and Zoe Poole Foundation, Inova
Health System’s Military to Medicine and the JCCNV Fall Gala.
Special Events
For more information on becoming a sponsor,
advertiser or registrant for the programs
below, please contact Jessica Tischler at
JessicaT@jccnv.org.
Thinking Ahead: What’s on Your
Special Needs Agenda?
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 12:30pm–5pm
This will be an afternoon
of workshops and
exhibition booths
designed to provide
insight to individuals,
parents, educators and
professionals who have
been touched in some
capacity by special needs.
The workshop will
include vendors from the community and
various topics to choose from with guest
speakers. All faiths welcome!
Workshops include:
ISO: BBYO Advisers
Do you LOVE working with Jewish
teens? Are you inte ested in helping to
enrich their lives through leadership
training, the planning of events and local/
regional conventions? You must be 21
years old, responsible and provide your
own transportation to events. If you are
interested, please contact Seth GordonLipkin at (703) 537-3087.
award-winning films, accompanied by
discussions and other engaging programs,
which bring together the community to
explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity of
our shared human experience.
ReelAbilities Film Festival
February 1–9, 2012, Washington DCJCC, JCC of
Greater Washington and JCCNV
Be a part of it all! ReelAbilities will be a
week-long festival dedicated to promoting
awareness and appreciation of the lives,
stories and artistic expressions of people
with various disabilities. The festival presents
Post-Secondary Options
Employment Options
Advocacy
Transition Planning
Financial and Insurance Options
Housing Options
Sibling Relationships with a Special Needs
Child in the Household
Social Skills
New Technology
Parent Panel
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Fall Programs
For information about any of the programs
below, please contact Jessica Tischler,
special needs coordinator, at (703) 537-3031,
JessicaT@jccnv.org.
Let’s Play
For children ages 6-8
Sundays, see dates below
Join us for an hour of fun and exploration!
Children learn social skills through active
play in a safe and healthy environment. This
class is designed for children with ADD/
ADHD, high-functioning autism, learning
disabilities, Asperger’s syndrome and
developmental delay. Children must be able
to participate verbally in group activities. A
welcome interview for new participants must
be scheduled before class starts.
Cost: $120M/ $160C
Section I, Class I
November 13–January 22
1pm–2pm
Code: #2671
February 12–April 1
1pm–2pm
Code: #2901
Section 1, Class 2
3:30pm–4:30pm
Code: #2672
3:30pm–4:30pm
Code: #2902
Friends
Sundays, November 13–January 22
2:15pm–3:15pm
A fun class designed to help children explore
and understand their emotions through
recreational play. Discussion topics include
dealing with anger, understanding feelings,
the power of positive thinking and handling
stress. This class is designed for children
with ADD/ADHD, high-functioning autism
spectrum, learning disabilities, Asperger’s
syndrome and developmental delays.
Children must be able to participate verbally
in group activities. A welcome interview for
new participants must be scheduled before
class starts.
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Nov.–Jan. Code: #2673
Feb.-Apr. Code: #2903
Cost per session: $120M/ $160C
New! Therapeutic Exercise
and Adapted Physical Fitness
Pre-Program Open House
Sunday, February 12, 2pm-4pm
Life Changing Fitness
101 West Broad Street, #120
Falls Church, VA 22045
Program
Sundays, March 11-May 6
2pm-3pm: 5-8 year olds
3pm-4pm: 9-12 year olds
This program fosters an environment for
learning, developing social and physical
skills, and enhancing creativity through
personalized training programs, one-on-one
or group sessions with qualified trainers and
therapeutic exercises. For more information,
contact Jessica Tischler.
Going Places! Young Adults
Ages 18-29
Sundays, monthly, 2:30pm–4:30pm
Future events TBA.
To join our events e-mail list,
contact MelissaH@jccnv.org.
Cost: $250 per year or $25 per event
Going Places! 30+ Adults
Sundays, bimonthly, 5pm–7pm
Future events TBA.
contact MelissaH@jccnv.org.
Cost per event: $25
Inclusion Before- and
After-School Enrichment
(BASE)
Full- or Part-Time
Inclusion Program
Cost: $320
To arrange support for your child with special
needs, please call (703) 323-0880. See page 23
for BASE description.
Going Places!
Social Clubs
Kids’ Night Out (KNO)
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) and the
JCCNV present Going Places! social clubs
for individuals with Asperger’s syndrome
and related disorders. These clubs provide
social opportunities in a structured and
supportive environment with guidance from
professionally trained staff who work with
participants on improving social skills and
overall comfort in social situations.Events
are led by JSSA’s Dawn B. Kaye, LCSW,
and JCCNV resource specialist Melissa
Hochberg. For more information, contact
Melissa Hochberg at MelissaH@jccnv.org or
(703) 537-3040.
Going Places! Teens
Ages 14-17
Sundays, bimonthly, noon–2pm
Future events TBA.
contact MelissaH@jccnv.org
Why should mom and dad have all the fun?
On Saturday evenings, children enjoy a night
of swimming, movies, games, sports, and
more—all here at the JCCNV! The supervised
activities give parents a chance to enjoy an
evening out—or stay right here at the JCCNV!
To arrange support for your special needs child,
please contact (703) 537-3031. See page 22 for
Kids’ Night Out description.
Adapted Sports, Fitness
and Aquatics
Inclusion Dance
For information, contact dance director Alicia
Ronquillo at AliciaR@jccnv.org, (703) 537-3037.
JCCNV Dance Academy offers quality dance
classes to toddlers through adults. Ballet, jazz,
tap, pointe and more!
Cost per event: $25
Adapted Aquatics
See page 45 for details.
5 lessons, 30-minute sessions
Cost per lesson: $35M/ $40C
Cost per session (5 lessons): $125M/ $140C
Codes:
January
#3013
February
#3014
March
#3016
April
#3018
May
#3019
Sunday Family Swim Time
11:30am–12:30pm
Open pool time is available for families to
enjoy swimming together at the JCCNV!
An adult must supervise children under 10.
Children who are not toilet trained must wear
a swim diaper.
Cost: Free M/ $6C
Parent & Caregiver
Support Group
For Parents of Special
Needs Children
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Department
Programs in the Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Department meet the needs of individuals
of all ages and levels of ability.
The Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Department is partially
underwritten by the following funds:
SFA Fund
Stephen Reich Endowment Fund
Goulde-Kamen Endowment Fund
Director
Paula Cole, (703) 537-3049 • PaulaC@jccnv.org
Fitness Director
Matt Alvin, (703) 537-3050 • MattA@jccnv.org
Aquatics Director and SFA Associate Director
Teo Albu, (703) 537-3053 • TeoA@jccnv.org
Dance Director
Alicia Ronquillo, (703) 537-3037 • AliciaR@jccnv.org
First Wednesday of each month
(unless it’s a holiday; notice will be given for
make-up.)
7pm–8:30pm at the JCCNV
Sports and Wellness Director
Melissa Hochberg, JCCNV special needs
resource specialist, and JSSA’s Andrea
LoBalbo, LCSW, facilitate the group, focused
on sharing resources, gaining knowledge,
learning coping mechanisms and strategies
and providing mutual support. Please e-mail
Melissa at MelissaH@jccnv.org if interested in
attending this group. Babysitting is available at
the JCCNV with two week’s notice. Walk-ins
welcome.
Brenda Forsley, (703) 537-3057 • BrendaF@jccnv.org
Cost per meeting: $15
Special Needs Committee
Our Special Needs Committee meets every
six weeks and is comprised of people in the
community linked in some way with special
needs. Whether it is having a child or family
member with a special need, or working in the
field, the committee is a group of dedicated
individuals working together to help the
JCCNV develop its programming to meet the
needs of the community. If you’re interested
in becoming a member of the committee or
volunteering for one of our projects, please
contact Jessica Tischler at JessicaT@jccnv.org.
Allison Colman, (703) 537-3052 • AllisonC@jccnv.org
Dance Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Group Fitness Coordinator
Keri Roberts, (703) 537-3028 • KeriR@jccnv.org
Personal Trainers
Matt Alvin
David Astrow
Allison Colman
Jane Hansen
Rachelle Lasken
Keri Roberts
Kasha Williamson
If you are interested in receiving our electronic newsletter,
Fitness Forward, please contact Allison Colman at (703) 537-3052
or AllisonC@jccnv.org.
If you have any questions or comments about SFA programs,
classes, personal training, or general health and fitness please
send an e-mail to PaulaC@jccnv.org. We look forward to hearing
from you.
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Can Exercise Help with
Type 2 Diabetes? Yes!
By Paula Cole, SFA Director
The latest research
puts exercise at the
forefront in the
prevention, control
and treatment of
diabetes.
Regular exercise
decreases insulin
resistance and cells
can better respond to
insulin and effectively
take glucose out of the blood and into the
cell. Regular exercise also helps decrease
the risk of cardiovascular disease because it
decreases blood pressure, cholesterol levels
and body fat.
Exercise recommendations as suggested by
the American Council of Exercise:
• Strive to accumulate a minimum of 1,000
kcal cardiovascular exercise through
physical activity each week. Depending
on individual conditioning levels, this
may require three to seven days per week
of low-to-moderate intensity exercise for
20 to 60 minutes such as walking, water
aerobics and cycling. Daily exercise is
highly recommended.
• Perform resistance-training activities
at least two days per week, targeting the
major muscle groups.
• Perform stretching exercises at least two
to three days per week, stretching major
muscle groups to the point of tension (not
pain) for 15 to 30 seconds.
• Keep in mind that disciplining oneself to
exercise requires setting personal goals
and that you should work up to gradually
accomplishing these goals over time.
• The ultimate goal is to expend a minimum
of 1,000 calories per week via physical
activity for health benefits, or 2,000
calories per week for weight loss.
Remember:
If you have Type 2 diabetes, you must
monitor your glucose before and after
exercise to understand how you respond to
certain types of activities. Also, exercising
with a partner or in a group setting plus
wearing an ID bracelet indicating one’s
diabetic condition are very important.
Check with your physician prior to
beginning a physical-activity program
and return regularly to assess the diabetic
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complications. If complications of the eyes,
kidney or heart are present, your physician
should provide you with clear boundaries
regarding the intensity of any physical
activity.
At the JCCNV, we build community by
providing people of all ages and backgrounds
with a warm, caring environment that offers
social, educational, health and lifestyle
programs guided by Jewish values. Let the
staff of the Sports, Fitness and Aquatics
Department help you learn fitness and
lifestyle techniques that can last a lifetime.
Stop by, or make an appointment with one
of our trainers to learn more about finding
the right exercise niche to get you started.
SFA Chailights
2nd Annual Fall into Fitness 5K
Run/ Walk Top 10 Race Results
The 2nd annual Fall into Fitness 5K Run/
Walk took place on October 16 at Burke
Lake Park. It was a beautiful day, and over
30 participants enjoyed the challenging and
hilly course that took place throughout the
park. Stephen Rothandler came in first place,
followed shortly by Marlon Feiger. Rounding
out the top three runners was the top female
runner, Amy Brinko. We would like to thank
all of the participants and volunteers that
made the event a such a fun experience. If
you are interested in being on the Fall Into
Fitness 5K Committee, please contact
Allison Colman.
Place
Runner
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Stephen Rothandler Marion Feiger Amy Brinko Borris Borisov
Simon Zabchev Dzhait Pachedzhi
Petar Stamenkovic
Rado Grudey
John Erikson Barry Dickman
Thank You Sponsors!
James Secure Solutions Inc., Silver Sponsor
Twins Ace Hardware, Bronze Sponsor
Nathan A. Colman, Bronze Sponsor
Adult Programs
JCCNV Cycle Club
Interested in cycling? Thinking about your next
ride? Join the JCCNV Cycling Club!
Why? It is a casual group with a monthly group
ride (approx. 30 miles) to enjoy the area’s vistas
and get to know some fellow cyclists.
Ride Details:
• Bike helmets are required.
• Cue sheet will be provided. We suggest binder
clips or a cue sheet holder to keep this visible
while riding.
• Water bottles & snacks (nutrition): This is
not a supported ride, so you are responsible
for bringing your own water and nutrition
(bananas & energy bars are good ideas). We
recommend two water bottles.
• A bike computer that displays mileage is helpful
(to help make sure you are following the cue
sheet), but not required.
• Spare tube, tire levers and air pump—even if
you don’t know how to do it, you need to bring
a spare tube and tools to change it.
• ID & cell phone.
Mark your calendars for our annual JCCNV Cycle
Fest event being held on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in
conjunction with the Israel Street Festival
(see page 29 for more details).
For more information, please contact Paula Cole
at PaulaC@jccnv.org.
JCCNV Running Club
Ages 12+
The JCCNV Running Club meets on Sunday
mornings in the local community to complete
runs between 3 and 6 miles long. The club is open
to runners of all levels. For more information
on the JCC Running Club or to find out when
the next run is scheduled, please contact Allison
Colman at (703) 537-3052 or Allison@jccnv.org.
Women’s Winter &
Spring Basketball
Special Events
Ages 6 months and older
Maximum 1.5 hours per child
Monday–Friday, 9am–11:30am
Ages 30+
Contact: Allison Colman
Sundays, 6:15pm–10:15pm
Calling all female basketball players! No
experience or knowledge is needed to
play. Fun is foremost, along with good
sportsmanship. Come and experience the fun
of a recreational league where you play while
you exercise. Beginner, intermediate and
advanced players are needed to fill teams.
Sign up early—only 80 slots are available.
Session I:
Sundays, December 4–February 19 (10 weeks)
(no games Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
Cost: $80M/ $100C
Before Nov. 17: $70M/ $90C
Code: #2966
Session II:
Sundays, February 26–May 6 (10 weeks)
(no games Apr. 8)
Cost: $80M/ $100C
Before Feb. 16: $70M/ $90C
Code: #2967
jnet Basketball
Tuesdays, 8pm
Play b-ball? Join other Jewish young adults
21-35, basketball players every Tuesday night
for their weekly pick-up game at the JCCNV.
Buy a season pass for $36.00 or pay a $10
drop-in fee. Contact Craig Simon for more
information at callmecreg@gmail.com.
Cost: Free for JCCNV M
$10 drop-in fee
$36 season pass
Family Programs
Babysitting
3rd Annual Cycle Fest
Proud supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
Sunday, June 3, 8am–noon
Make it a full day with organized rides, basic
maintenance and an afternoon celebrating
the sights, sounds and flavors of Israel at
the Israel Street Festival at Fairfax Corner. A
portion of all proceeds will be donated to the
Wounded Warrior Project and Hazon.
In case of inclement weather (wet roads),
rides will be cancelled.
Rides (riders should be experienced;
suggested minimum age is 12)
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the below
start times. For safety, all riders must wear
biking helmets.
Parents must register through the JCCNV
front desk at least 24 hours, but not more
than 48 hours, in advance. Drop-ins accepted
on a space-available basis. Adult-to-child
ratio is based on Virginia Day Care licensing
requirements: one adult to five children
when ages are two or older, one adult for four
children when there are children younger than
two years.
Cost: Free-4-M/ $1.50 per 1/2-hour C
Locker Rental
(Mishpacha only)
Lockers are available for rent through the
SFA office from January-December. Fees are
prorated for rentals after January 31.
Long locker: $100 yearly
Short locker:
$50 yearly
Long locker code: #2964
Short locker code: #2965
• 8:30am registration and
check in
• Rides start departing at
9am
• Advanced ride: 64 miles
• Intermediate ride: 15+
miles
• Rides originate and return to the Fairfax
Corner
Cost: $45M/ $50C
Before May 24: $40M/ $45C
Code: #3095
Presented by the JCCNV and The Bike Lane
Winter Family Fun Gym Time
For children ages 5 and younger
Sundays, November 27–March 4
10:30am–11:30am
During those cool fall and cold winter
Sunday mornings, come to the JCCNV’s
warm gymnasium for some good, “old
fashioned” family fun. Children will play
with indoor equipment, such as slides,
tumbling mats and balls. This program is
parent supervised and very popular with
our members. Nonmembers are welcome to
attend for a small fee.
Cost: Free for M/ $6C
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Group Fitness Class
Descriptions
Classes in color are free for mishpacha
(members). Classes with consistently low
enrollment may be cancelled. Babysitting
available, see page 29 for details.
Cardio Dance Fusion: Come dance away those
Kickboxing: A high-intensity interval aerobic
exercise program that includes punching and
kicking using mitts and shields.
Krav Maga: This self-defense system, used by
the Israeli Defense Force, is a contact combat
workout including self-defense, fitness and
fighting concepts in a fun atmosphere.
calories in a class with music from every era
and every genre. Try some salsa, some hip-hop
and even a little bit of the pony in this upbeat
hour. You’ll sing to every song and be amazed
at how much fun a cardio workout could be.
Power Training: A high-intensity workout
Cardio Kickboxing: This is a high-energy
dyna-bands and exercise bars used to provide
upper-and lower-body contouring and
shaping.
martial arts and aerobic-style workout. This
class finishes with toning and gives low- and
high-impact options.
Core Beginner/Intermediate: Increase your
core strength while giving your back more
flexibility. Learn how to engage your core
properly to increase strength, control, balance
and posture.
Core Advanced: If you’ve been working out
combining strength training with
plyometrics, agility/speed and core training
for a total body workout.
Sculpt & Shape: Class involves hand-weights,
Spinning: Build endurance and increase
cardiovascular fitness as your instructor takes
you on a ride on stationary spin bicycles.
Senior Strength Training (Beginner): Chair
or standing exercises designed for functional
strength training for seniors 65+.
for a while but need a change in your core
workout and crave intensity, this is the class
for you. Enhance strength and stamina and get
a little closer to that athletic body you’ve been
looking for.
Senior Strength Training (Advanced): Class
Flexible You: Improve flexibility in a class
primarily practiced for its health benefits,
including a means for dealing with tension
and stress. Tai chi emphasizes complete
relaxation and is essentially a form of
meditation.
combining traditional stretches with yoga
poses to increase mobility of joints and
muscles.
Gentle/Therapeutic Yoga: This class is for
involves standing cardio exercises, chair or
standing functional strength training and
flexibility for seniors 65+.
Tai Chi: This is a Chinese martial art
those who may be dealing with injuries or
various conditions. This gentler class is a
complete yoga practice, including breathing
and relaxation exercises, physical postures and
movements. To participate in these classes,
you do not need prior yoga experience and do
not have to be able to get down to the floor
and back up. All physical activity in the class
can be modified for sitting in a chair.
Yoga: Physical exercises, meditations and
H2O: This water aerobics class is done in the
moves and pace to suit the needs of the
active, older participant and those just
starting their fitness journey.
shallow area of the pool. It’s a safe resistance
for aerobic conditioning, perfect for the jointsensitive individual.
breathing designed to integrate the mind,
body, and spirit.
Zumba: Class features exotic rhythms set
to high-energy Latin and international
beats. It’s easy to do, effective and no dance
experience is necessary.
Zumba Gold: Latin music with modified
Jazzercise: Combines cardio, strength and
stretch moves for a total body workout.
All ages, fitness levels and sizes welcome.
Free classes are available on Mondays and
Wednesdays to new members for one year.
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Group Exercise Schedule
Effective January 1–June 30, 2012
* Free for Mishpacha
^ Class has a fee
Sunday
8:30am–9:30am Spinning^
9:15am–10:15am Jazzercise^
9:40am–10:40am Flexible You*
Monday
7:15am–8:00am
8:30am–9:15am
9:30am–10:15am
9:30am–10:30am
9:30am–10:30am
9:30am–10:30am
10:45am–11:30am
7:00pm–8:00pm
7:15pm–8:30pm
Spinning^
Cardio Dance Fusion*
Sculpt & Shape*
H2O*
Jazzercise^*
SST (Adv.)*
SST (Beg.)*
Jazzercise^*
Yoga^
Tuesday
7:30am–8:45am
8:45am–9:15am
9:30am–10:30am
9:30am–10:30am
10:45am–11:30am
7:00pm–8:00pm
7:15pm–8:15pm
7:15pm–8:15pm
Kickboxing*
CORE (Adv.)*
Jazzercise^
Zumba Gold*
Tai Chi
Jazzercise^
Krav Maga^
Cardio Kickboxing*
Wednesday
7:15am–8:00am
8:30am–9:15am
9:30am–10:15am
9:30am–10:30am
9:30am–10:30am
9:30am–10:15am
9:30am–10:30am
10:45am–11:30am
7:00pm–8:00pm
Spinning^
Zumba*
Sculpt & Shape*
H2O*
Jazzercise^*
Spinning^
SST (Adv.)*
SST (Beg)*
Jazzercise^*
Thursday
8:30am–9:30am
9:30am–10:15am
9:30am–10:30am
10:30am–11:30am
7:00pm–8:00pm
7:15pm–8:15pm
Power Training*
Zumba*
Jazzercise^
SST (Adv.)*
Jazzercise^
Cardio Kickboxing*
Friday
6:45am–7:30am
9:15am–10am
9:30am–10:30am
9:30am–10:30am
10:15am–11:15am
Spinning^
CORE (Beg./Int.)*
H20*
Jazzercise^
Gentle/Therapeutic Yoga^
Membership Has
Its Benefits!
Session IV
Fridays, June 1–29 (5 weeks)
Cost: $50M/ $60C
Pay instructor directly.
Drop-in rates per class: $12M/ $15C
H2O
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
(no classes Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Apr. 13, May 28)
9:30am–10:30am
Mishpacha: Free
Chaverim: See class pass fees, page 32.
All Chaverim aerobics cards are issued with
a six-month expiration date and are kept on
the pool deck in the water aerobics card box.
Jazzercise
Class Schedule
and Rates
Cardio Dance Fusion
Monday 8:30am–9:15am
Mishpacha: Free
Chaverim: See group pass fees, page 32.
Cardio-Kickboxing
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:15pm–8:15pm
Mishpacha: Free
See instructor for fees.
Core Beg./Int.
Monday–Friday, 9:30am–10:30am
Monday–Thursday, 7pm–8pm
Sunday, 9:15am–10:15am
Mishpacha: Free Monday and Wednesday
Please contact Jane at (703) 641-9637 or
visit www.jazzjcc.com for class pricing
Kickboxing
Tuesdays, 7:30am–8:45am
Mishpacha: Free
Krav Maga Self-Defense
Fridays, 9:15am–10am
Mishpacha: Free
(not a Free-4-M class)
Cost per month: $38M/ $48C
Pay instructor directly
Core Advanced
Power Training
Tuesdays, 8:45am–9:15am (new time)
Mishpacha: Free
Gentle Yoga
Fridays 10:15am–11:15am
Session I
Fridays, January 6–27 (4 weeks)
Cost: $40M/ $50C
Session II
Fridays, February 10–March 16th (6 weeks)
Cost: $60M/ $75C
Session III
Fridays, March 30–May 18 (7 weeks)
(no class April 13)
Cost: $70M/ $90C
Thursdays, 8:30am–9:30am
Mishpacha: Free
Sculpt & Shape
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30am–10:15am
Mishpacha: Free
Senior Strength-Training (SST)
(Formerly SilverSneakers®)
Beginner/Intermediate Level
Advanced Level
Mondays, Wednesday, 9:30am–10:30am
Cost: Free M/ $4C
Spinning
(not a Free-4-M class)
Monday, Wednesday
7:15am–8am (new time)
Wednesday
9:30am–10:15am (new time)
Friday
6:45am–7:30am
Sunday
8:30am–9:30am
See spinning class pass fees, page 32.
New! Tai Chi
Tuesdays, 10:45am–11:30am
Mishpacha: Free
Yoga
Instructor: Cynthia Maltenfort
Mondays, 7:15pm–8:30pm
Session I
Mondays, January 9–February 27 (8 weeks)
Cost: $120M/ $140C
Before Dec. 29: $100M/ $120C
Code: #3049
Session II
March 5–April 30 (9 weeks)
Cost: $135M/ $155C
By Feb. 25: $115M/ $135C
Code: #3051
Session III
May 7–June 25 (7 weeks)
(no class May 28)
Cost: $105M/ $125C
Before Apr. 27: $85M/ $105C
Code: #3053
Zumba
Wednesday, 8:30am–9:15am
Mishpacha: Free
Zumba Gold
Tuesdays, 9:30am–10:30am (new time)
Mishpacha: Free
Chaverim: See group class pass fees, page 32.
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Group Exercise Class Passes
(Chaverim)
Drop In: 10-class pass: 20-class pass: Fee
$12
$85
$165
Code
SI#: 142
SI#: 140
SI#: 141
Spinning Passes
(Mishpacha and Chaverim)
Fee
Drop In: $12
10-class pass:
$60
20-class pass:
$120
Code
SI#: 129
SI#: 126
SI#: 128
Seniors 65+
(Chaverim)
Drop In:
10-class pass:
20-class pass: Fee
$4
$40
$80
Code
SI#: 150
SI#: 148
SI#: 149
Personal Training
Benefits of Sharing a
Personal Training Session
Work out with a friend and save 30%!
Special rules apply. Contact Matt Alvin at
(703) 537-3050, MattA@jccnv.org.
12-Week Lifestyle and Weight
Management Program
AllisonC@jccnv.org • (703) 537-3052
Meet with a certified lifestyle and weight
management consultant in this program to
improve dietary habits, self-image, exercise
regimen and lifestyle choices. Topics and
activities include nutrition, upper- and
lower-body strength, group exercise, goal
setting, stress management, etc.
Cost: $250M/ $350C
Code: #2961
Fit-To-Be-Bride
Instructors: Certified personal trainers
Cardiovascular and weight training combine
for a total body blast that helps eliminate the
stress associated with planning a wedding.
Tone up, trim down, lose a dress size or make
a positive lifestyle change.
Finding a training partner to work with
allows you to exercise alongside others who
share your goals and interests. When you
train with someone else or in a small group,
you’ll receive social support you won’t get
when working out alone. Your training
partner will cheer you on, inspire you and
encourage you to stick with the program and
expect you to show up.
Cost: 1-2 month program: $659
3-month program: $649
6-month program: $599
Add a training partner or partners for $249
each.
One-on-One or One-on-Two
Designed for adults 65+ who have little
knowledge or are new to exercise, this
program allows participants to work with
a certified fitness coach and includes a
fitness evaluation for aerobic capacity,
muscle strength and body flexibility and a
personalized fitness plan based on individual
test results. Fee includes evaluation test,
workout plan and three 30-minute sessions
with a certified fitness coach.
Personal fitness training by a certified
personal trainer
Is your workout a little dull or not giving
you the desired results? Then let the JCCNV
personal training staff create a new program
to change all that. Our trainers help inspire
you to become more fit and have fun in the
process.
Individuals
10 sessions: $610M/ $810C
25 sessions: $1,375M/ $1,735C
Codes: 10 sessions 25 sessions
January #2930
#2931
February #2934
#2933
March #2935
#2936
April #2939
#2937
May
#2941
#2942
June
#2946
#2943
July
#2947
#2949
August
#2948
#2950
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Seniors Specialized Fitness
Assessment Test and
Exercise Rx
Cost: $140M/ $240C
Code: #2962
Youth Fitness-Room Training
Contact: Matt Alvin
11-13-year-olds work one-on-one with a
certified trainer. Learn to use the equipment
and develop an exercise and training
program to improve health, self-confidence
and self-esteem.
Cost: $150M/ $250C (6 classes)
Code: #3015
Sports Enhancement Training
Contact: Matt Alvin
This training is for athletes who want to
improve overall athletic development,
including speed/acceleration, aerobic
capacity/endurance, agility/coordination,
explosive power/quickness, muscular
strength/stamina and performance flexibility.
Mishpacha only: 12 sessions
Individuals: $700
Groups (2-4): $1,100
Code: #3017
Youth Sports
Interested in giving back to the community?
Sponsor a JCCNV youth sports team!
All donations are used to purchase new
equipment, maintain fields and provide
scholarships. Contact Allison Colman if you
or your business is interested in sponsoring
a team.
JCCNV Youth Winter Basketball
(Grades K-4)
Register now. Season begins in January!
Join us for our winter basketball season
at the JCCNV. Our teams play as a part
of the Annandale Boys and Girls Club.
Our youth basketball programs focus on
developing fundamental skills, teamwork,
sportsmanship and fun in a recreational
environment. All games are played on
Sunday afternoons, and each team has one
practice during the week (depending on
scheduling). Volunteer coaches are needed!
Uniforms are included in price.
Cost: $120M/ $130NM
Before Dec. 1: $100M/ $110C
Grades K-1 Code: #2809
Grades 2-4 Code: #2810
Tamir Linhart GoldenBoot
Soccer Training
Tamir Linhart GoldenBoot Soccer is
celebrating 15 years of programs at the
JCCNV! Register now to refine existing skills
and learn new ones from Golden Boot’s top
professional trainers! For more information,
please visit www.GoldenBootSoccer.com.
Thursdays
High School
(Ages 14-18)
4:30pm–5:30pm
Goal Keeper Training
(Ages 8-12)
5:30pm–6:30pm
Session I
December 1–January 26
(no class December 22, 29)
Cost: $135M/ $155C
High School Code: #3149
Goal Keeper Training Code: #3150
Player Development
4:30pm-5:30pm (Ages 7-9)
5:30-6:30pm (Ages 10-12)
Session II
February 2–March 15
Cost: $175M/ $195C
Ages 7-9 Code: #3151
Ages 10-12 Code: #3152
Saturdays
Play with the Pros
6pm–8pm
Session II
February 4–March 17
Cost: $175M/ $195C
Code: #3153
Sundays
Youth Spring T-ball and Softball
Registration opens in January!
The JCCNV participates in the Fairfax Police
Club’s spring/summer t-ball and softball
leagues, which teach kids the fundamental
skills involved in baseball and focus on
positive sportsmanship. The season runs
from late March/April through the beginning
of June. Games are played on Sundays and
during the week, and each team practices one
day per week (based on coaches’ availability
and field space).
Volunteer coaches are needed! Please contact
Allison Colman if you are interested in
coaching.
Cost: Before Feb. 15: $95M/ $105C
$75M/ $85NM
T-ball: Ages 5–8
Code: #2969
Softball: Ages 9–12
Code: #2971
Preschool Sports
All children must be 3-years old as of 9/8/11
in order to enroll in most specialty classes.
Children attending the JCCNV Early
Childhood Learning Center must be enrolled
in the 3-year old program and fully potty
trained. Please check class descriptions for
age requirements.
Class Age Requirements
Amazing Relay Races: 3-4
Cardio Dance Craze: 3-5
Crazy Mazes: 3-4
Maccabeenie Soccer: 4-5
Sports Bonanza: 3-4
Sports Stars & Stories: 3-4
Swing Like a Pro: 4-5
T-ball: 4-5
Tumbling Tots: 3-4
Monday Classes
1:20pm—2:00pm
Macca-beenie Soccer
Ages 4-5
Participants may think they’re just having
fun playing games, but they are improving
their movement and exploring dribbling,
passing, shooting and trapping as well
as learning game tactics, goal tending,
good sportsmanship and teamwork. Class
minimum 6; maximum 12.
Session I
January 2–30 (4 weeks)
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #2973
Session II
February 6–27 (3 weeks)
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Before Jan. 26: $45M/ $51C
Code: #2975
Session III
March 5–26 (4 weeks)
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #2979
Session IV
April 9–May 14 (6 weeks)
Cost: $108M/ $126C
Before Mar. 29: $88M/ $106C
Code: #2985
Player Development
(Ages 7-14)
4:15pm–6:15pm
Session I
(no class Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
Cost: $175M/ $195C
Code: #3154
Session II
January 29–March 11
Cost: $175M/ $195C
Code: #3155
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Tuesday Classes
1:20pm—2pm
Sports Stars & Stories
Ages 3-5
This class is a fun and imaginative approach
to sports. Each week, we will read a sports
story and then practice the sport featured
in the story. The different sports will range
from basketball, baseball, soccer, football,
dance, etc.
Session I
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Code: #2989
Wacky Sports
Ages 3-5
Kids will have fun playing sports with a twist.
Beach ball soccer, t-ball with a racquet, golf
with a hockey stick and much more!
Session II
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #2990
Swing Like a Pro
Ages 4-5
Practice the different swinging sports: tennis,
hockey, golf and t-ball! Improve form and
hand-eye coordination and have fun at the
same time!
Session IV
April 10–24 (3 weeks)
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Code:
#2999
Pee Wee Hockey
Floor hockey is one of the most energetic
sports. Students develop physical skill and
strengthen hand-eye coordination. Besides
learning the fundamentals of hockey, the
principles of teamwork and sportsmanship
are practiced.
Session V
May 1–29 (4 weeks)
(no class May 15)
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #3000
T-ball
Ages 4-5
This exciting class will teach students about
the fundamentals of t-ball. They will learn
how to throw, catch, field, hit and run the
bases in this energetic class. While improving
their hand-eye coordination, students will
learn teamwork and sportsmanship.
Thursday Classes
1:20pm—2pm
Cardio Dance Craze!
Ages 3-5
Kids will get a healthy and fit start into
cardiovascular exercise through fun and
crazy dance moves! Games of freeze dance,
twister, jump the river and more will get your
child moving and grooving!
Session I
January 5–26th (4 weeks)
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #3001
Session V
May 3–31 (5 weeks)
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Before April 23: $75M/ $85C
Code: #3003
Amazing Relay Races
Ages 3-4
Have your child improve their endurance,
hand-eye coordination, footwork and basic
sports skills in our Amazing Relay Races.
Kids will race as quickly as they can against
the clock to perform funny movements (crab
walking, bear crawling, bunny hopping, etc.)
as a group!
Session III
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #3005
Session III
March 6–March 27 (4 weeks)
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code:
#2991
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Sports Bonanza
Ages 3-5
Kids will get a smart start to organized
sports as they master the motor skills such as
throwing, catching, kicking, batting. A new
sport or game is introduced each week.
Session III
(no class March 22)
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #3007
Crazy Mazes
Ages 3-4
Tumbling mats, steps/risers, hoola hoops,
scooters and oversized balls in combination
with other equipment are used to create
a variety of obstacle courses designed to
develop students’ physical coordination
and balance.
Session IV
April 12– 26 (3 weeks)
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Before April 2: $45M/ $51C
Code: #3008
Session I
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #3009
Friday Classes
Session II
Cost: $72M/ $84C
Code: #3010
1:20pm—2pm
Tumbling Tots
Ages 3-4
Contact: Alicia Ronquillo
Turn, flip and roll! Learn to walk on a
balance beam, do a forward roll and bounce
on a trampoline. This is your child’s
first step toward becoming an Olympic
gymnast! Build strength, confidence and
sportsmanship through structured preschool
gymnastics training. Classes taught by
Power Tots Inc. Minimum 8; maximum 12
participants.
Session III
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Code: #3011
Session IV
April 20–May 25 (6 weeks)
Cost: $110M/ $122C
Code:
#3012
Spinning Classes are Now
Being Offered at the JCCNV!
No membership or registration fees.
Build endurance and increase cardiovascular fitness as your instructor takes
you on a motivating ride on stationary bicycles. All faiths and fitness levels
welcome. No prior cycling or spinning experience necessary.
Cost: Drop-in: $12; 10-class pass: $60; 20-class pass: $120
www.jccnv.org • (703) 323-0880
See page 31 for class schedule.
Also offered at the JCCNV: Adult & Youth Basketball Leagues • Personal Training
and Sports Enhancement Training • Running Club • Cycling Club • Fitness Classes
Swim lessons and USS JCC Waves Swim Team • Dance Academy • and more!
Jewish Community Center of NoVa
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
www.jccnv.org • (703) 323-0880
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The JCCNV is a
great fit for me!
JCCNV Dance Academy
JCCNV
Creative Dance
This class is a movement class! Students
explore movement through the use of music,
props, stories and more. They learn basic
dance vocabulary as well as body control
and self-awareness. This class will perform a
dance in our annual dance recital.
Dance Party
Dance Director
Alicia Ronquillo, (703) 537-3037 •
AliciaR@jccnv.org
Dance Coordinator
Education
Brenda Forsley, (703) 537-3057 •
BrendaF@jccnv.org
Dance Action Committee Chair:
Lynn Mayer
Class Descriptions
Assisted Dance
Health and Fitness
This program allows high-functioning
special needs dance students to be
mainstreamed into our dance classes with
the help of a shadow. Parents are required
to pay for the shadow as needed. Contact
Alicia Ronquillo or the JCCNV special needs
coordinator, with questions regarding this
program.
Adult Dance
Classes are a relaxed and easy-going way to
learn something new and get in shape. No
strict dress code. Try something new and
invite your friends. Dance is a great way to
have fun and stay in shape.
Ballet
Social
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Ballet is a remarkably expressive, nonverbal
art form that creates a mood or tells a story
through apparently effortless movement.
The study of ballet, however, is rigorous
and is designed to improve body carriage
and coordination. Students should wear
leotards to allow the instructor to properly
observe body alignment and form, as well
as ballet slippers. Ballet 4, 5 and 6 students
are required to wear solid-colored leotards,
tights and pink ballet slippers.
BASE students can learn all the latest dance
moves and put them into action! Every
Monday afternoon, join our dance party. You
will learn new dance moves and have the last
15 minutes to practice them at an in-studio
dance party! Learn to dance without the
pressure of performing, and just have fun.
Hip-Hop
A high-energy dance form performed to
the music of rap, R&B and pop. Study of
this form develops the student’s sense of
creative movement, rhythm, strength and
coordination. Comfortable clothes and dance
sneakers should be worn to class. (Sneakers
worn outdoors will not be allowed in the
dance studio.)
Israeli Dance
These are both traditional folk dances and
modern creations performed to Israeli music.
Be the only one at the next Bar/Bat Mitzvah
to really know how to dance!
Jazz
A newer dance genre than ballet and tap, jazz
inspires dynamic movement and precision.
Jazz shoes and leotards should be worn to
allow the instructor to properly observe body
alignment and form.
JCCNV Senior &
Junior Dance Company
This is a select group of dancers who
perform throughout our community at
various events and festivals. The premier
dancers learn dances in many different styles
and are expected to be very committed to
the company. Dancers must be asked to
participate in this group; an audition is
held in August of each year. Contact Alicia
Ronquillo at (703) 537-3037 or at AliciaR@
jccnv.org.
Modern Dance
Theater Dance
An expressive, free form of dance that utilizes
elements of ballet, jazz, acrobatics and many
other dance styles. A leotard with jazz pants
or shorts should be worn. This form of dance
is performed barefooted.
This is a beginning-level dance class that
helps prepare dancers for the stage. They
learn basic jazz dance technique with a focus
on musical theater. Watch out Broadway,
here we come!
Pre-Pointe
Toddler Tales and Tu Tus, Too
By referral only
To dance en pointe is the ambition of every
young ballet student. First, a standard of
strength and technique must be achieved
to be able to reach that goal safely and
without detrimental effect to a growing body.
Students practice barre and center floor
exercises in ballet slippers until the teacher
feels they are ready to begin en pointe.
Students in this class must also be in Ballet
5 or higher. Solid-colored leotards and pink
tights should be worn to class.
This class allows younger children to
develop their imaginations and body
awareness through interactive storytelling,
dress-up, basic ballet exploration and
creative expression. Students should wear
comfortable clothing or ballet attire.
Pointe
By referral only
Students are referred to pointe class when the
teacher has determined that their bodies are
strong enough and they have developed the
proper discipline and work ethic. Students in
this class must also be enrolled in Ballet 6 or
higher. Solid-colored leotards and pink tights
should be worn to class. Students will need
pointe shoes and regular ballet slippers for
this class.
Tap
Tap is a rhythmic and percussive dance form
done in special shoes that augment the dance
movement with a variety of sounds. Tap
develops the student’s timing and rhythm
and can enhance the study of other dance
forms. Tap shoes and leotards must be worn
to allow the instructor to properly observe
body alignment and form.
Technique and Flexibility
An advanced-level class offered as a way
to further develop advanced-level dance
technique and flexibility. Although this is a
ballet-focused class, it contains elements of
fitness, modern dance and jazz to encourage
the development of technique and to help
build strength and vocabulary. The first 30
minutes of each class will be focused on
core development. This class does not have
a recital dance so performance fees do not
apply.
Tumbling
Tumbling introduces students to basic
acrobatic skills (forward rolls and bridges)
while developing strength and flexibility. As
students progress, they work toward learning
more difficult tricks like back walkovers and
handsprings. Leotards with footless tights (or
no tights) must be worn.
Class Etiquette
• Students must arrive to class on time with
appropriate dance attire and hair worn in
the preferred bun or ponytail.
• Parents are not permitted in the classroom.
• Dress code must be followed.
• No candy, gum or food is allowed in the
classrooms.
• No new students will be admitted to
classes after February 1.
• Make-up classes must be arranged with
the teacher and dance director.
• Please contact the Center with regard to
closings for all dance classes.
Winter/Spring 2012
Dance Classes
To learn more about membership, contact
(703) 537-3042 or e-mail shalom@jccnv.org.
Preschool Dance
Classes
All preschool dance classes, with the
exception of Israeli dance (see dates below),
resume Tuesday, January 2, and conclude
with the annual JCCNV Dance Academy
recital on May 20.
Mondays
Toddler Tales and Tu Tus, Too
Ages 2-3
12:50pm–1:35pm
Cost: See chart on page 41 for pricing.
Code: #2677
Refund/
Cancellation Policy
If registration is cancelled prior to the first
day of class, a $7 handling fee is deducted
from your refund. After start of class date,
only credits are issued.
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Israeli Dance
Ages 3-5
1:15pm–2pm
(This class does not perform in the recital.)
Session I
January 2–30
(no class Jan. 16)
Cost: $60M/ $68C
Code: #2905
Session II
February 6–27
(no class Feb. 20)
Cost: $45M/ $51C
Code: #2906
Session III
March 5–26
Cost: $60M/ $68C
Code: #2907
Session IV
April 16–30
Cost: $45M/ $51C
Code: #2908
Tuesdays
Preschool Ballet II
Ages 4-5
1:15pm–2pm
Code: #2682
Preschool Ballet I & II combo
Ages 3-5
1:15pm–2pm
Code: #2909
Wednesdays
Preschool Ballet I
Ages 3-4
Fridays
Creative Dance
Ages 3-4
1:15pm–2pm
Code: #2685
Sundays
Dance Explorers
Thursdays, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Code: #2691
*Ballet V
Thursdays, 5:30pm–6:30pm
Code: #2692
Ages 3-5
1:15pm–2pm
Code: #2686
Youth Dance Classes
With the exception of Monday Dance Parties
(see dates below), all youth dance classes
resume Tuesday, January 3, and conclude
with the annual JCCNV Dance Academy
recital on May 20.
*Teacher referral required.
Ballet
Ballet I
Code: #2687
Ballet II
*Ballet VI
Tuesdays, 6:30pm–8pm Cost: See chart on page 41 for pricing.
Code: #2694
*Advanced Ballet/
Pointe Technique
Pointe Technique (if wearing pointe shoes,
you must also participate in ballet 6)
Sundays, 3pm–4:30pm
Code: #2696
Pointe Classes/Pre-Point
*Pre-Pointe/Pointe (you must also be in at
least one other ballet class)
Thursdays, 6:30pm–8pm
Code: #2698
Code: #2688
* Teacher referral required.
*Ballet III
Tumbling Skills
Code: #2689
Fridays, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Code: #2887
1:15pm–2pm
Code: #2683
Thursdays
Tap/Jazz/Hip Hop
Ages 4-5
1:15pm–2pm
Code: #2684
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*Ballet IV
Acrobatics Classes
Ages 6–10
Code: #2700
Theater Dance
Theater Dance
Ages 8–18
Thursdays, 6pm–7pm
Code: #2851
Tap Dance
*Beginner/Intermediate Tap I
Code: #2703
*Intermediate Tap II
*Intermediate Hip-Hop
Code: #2704
Wednesdays, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Code: #2713
Modern Dance
Beginning Modern
Code: #2705
*Intermediate Modern
Code: #2706
*Advanced Modern
Beginner/Intermediate Hip-Hop
Fitness for Dancers
Code: #2911
Technique and Flexibility
Fridays, 4:30pm–6pm
Code: #2715
Israeli Dance
Jazz
Beginning Jazz
JCCNV Dance Company
(Ongoing)
Code: #2709
*Advanced Jazz
Code: #2710
Hip-Hop
Monday Dance Party
(This class does not perform in the recital.)
(classes conclude on May 7)
BASE student cost: $35 monthly
Code: #2910
Beginner Hip-Hop
Code: #2712
Code: #2719
Adult Hip Hop
Israeli Dance
*Intermediate Jazz
Beginning/Intermediate
Sundays, 3–4pm
Code: #2714
Code: #2707
Code: #2708
Adult Tap
Beginning/Intermediate
Adult Class Payment Cards
Single class: $17M/ $20C (stock # 125)
5 classes: $80M/ $100C (stock #123)
10 classes: $150M/ $180C (stock #124)
Ages 13+
Tuesdays, 8:30pm
Senior (Ages 13+)
Junior (Ages 9-12)
10-month program (September–May)
An audition, held in August of each year,
is required in order to participate in this
special dance group. Contact Alicia Ronquillo
for details. All members must take ballet,
technique and flexibility and attend company
rehearsals. Price includes all performance
fees, three mandatory classes and up to two
additional classes at no additional charge.
Students accepted into this program save
up to 45% off standard tuition fees. Some
scholarships are available. If cost is an issue,
please inquire into our payment options.
Cost: $2,000 (payments can be arranged)
Code: #2717
Dance Academy Adult
Classes (ongoing)
JCCNV Adult Dance
Israeli Dance (Ongoing)
Tuesdays, 8:30pm
Preregistration not required.
All-adult dance academy classes begin the
week of September 12 and end the week of
May 6. Adult classes can be paid by using class
cards (pricing listed below).
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Intermediate Line Dance
Sundays, January 8–February 26 (8 weeks)
11am–noon
Facts About Our
Pricing System
Instructor: Isabelle Nguyen
Classes are designed to improve your fitness
level and pump fun into your veins. Students
are taught a variety of dances while learning
specific steps.
Chaverim (nonmembers)
Isabelle Nguyen teaches basic line dancing at
several locations around Northern Virginia.
She comes highly recommended and teaches
intermediate level as well as basic line
dance steps. Isabelle will help you to move
gracefully in tempo with the music. Ongoing,
8-week sessions throughout the year.
Payments
Cost: $40M/ $50C
Drop-in fee: $6M/ $8C
Code: #3100
Do You Want to Dance?
Private Ballroom Dance Lessons
Instructor: Geri Falek
Are you preparing for an upcoming wedding or just want to learn certain dances for
the sheer enjoyment? Geri began ballroom
dancing with her husband Barry, here at the
JCC, 14 years ago (it was their first date!)
They have studied regularly in the DC area
and in New York. Together, they delight in
encouraging couples to dance. All classes will
be tailored to your needs and time frame.
Geri is donating her fee to help support the
cultural arts programming at the JCCNV.
A maintenance and studio fee of $75
per child will be applied to all chaverim
registrations. Contact Alicia Ronquillo for
other options: AliciaR@jccnv.org.
If paying monthly, a credit card or voided
check must be submitted that will be billed
each month. If the credit card or account has
expired or is declined and other payment is
made late, a late fee of $20 is incurred. It is
important that payments are received on the
first day of the month (no exceptions will be
made to this policy).
Mid-Year Class Registrations
The yearly payment option is not available
for students who start a new class mid-year.
New students are not permitted into classes
after February 1.
Fee Exceptions
The fee schedule below does not apply to the
following dance classes:
• JCCNV Dance Company (see course
description)
• Customized Dance (see pricing with
course description)
• Israeli Dance (see pricing with course
description)
Cost per couple per lesson: $18M/ $25C
Additional Fees
Customized Dance
• Performance fee: The performance
fee is $115 per child, which covers first
costume, two recital tickets, and recital
staffing fee. If your child is in more than
one dance class, please add an additional
$65 per class to cover costume expenses.
There is an exception for preschool dance
students—they will perform in only one of
their dance classes.
• Character fee: If your child auditions and
is accepted as one of our special recital
characters, there is a $50 fee associated
with this extra role. This fee is used to
compensate staff for extra rehearsals
as well as the creation and alteration of
costumes for these roles.
• Class attire: Students are expected to come
to class with the proper leotards, tights
and dance shoes required for their classes.
Estimated annual cost of such materials
is $200. Pointe students should expect to
spend more due to cost associated with
pointe shoe replacement.
(All ages)
Private Dance Lessons
Available for people of all ages and ability
levels. Instruction is tailored to the specific
needs of the individual student. Lessons are
45 minutes.
Cost per lesson: $45M/ $50C
Cost for 5 lessons: $215M/ $238C
Code: #2720
Semiprivate Dance Lessons
Semiprivate lessons are for two to three
dancers of approximately the same age and
skill level. Lessons are 45 minutes.
Cost per lesson: $30M/ $35C (per student)
Cost for 5 lessons: $143M/ $166C
(per student)
Code:
#2721
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• Recital fees: Extra tickets, recital DVD,
performance flowers, photos and
concessions. Estimated cost is $100.
Discounts:
• Class discount: If your dancer is in 2 classes
or more, please subtract 10% from your
total tuition costs.
• Family discount: If you have more than one
dancer in our program, you can subtract
10% off the cost of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
dancer’s tuition costs.
• Super family discount: If you have multiple
dancers and they are in multiple classes,
please contact the dance office for discount
details.
• Refer a friend discount: If you register a
new dancer to our program and that dancer
registers and continues for three months,
your $115 performance fee will be credited
to your JCCNV account for future use on
any center-wide activities (please note that
if your child is in more than one dance class,
the additional costume fees will still need to
be paid).
*Discounts do not apply to costume or
performance fees.
Scholarships
The cost of a dance education in our area is
significant; however, we believe that everyone
should be able to have dance in their life. Each
year, we fundraise, collect donations and set
aside funds in order to assist a few deserving
families with the expenses associated with our
program. New for this year, we will be looking
for families to sponsor our new scholarship
program. The annual cost for a student to
participate in one hour of dance a week is
about $1,000. Help us to provide positive
arts experiences in our area by sponsoring a
scholarship. If you commit to funding one of
our scholarships for a minimum of 5 years,
we will name the scholarship after you, your
family or your business. Help support the art
of dance as well as our community here at the
JCC of Northern Virginia.
Technique-Based Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to an advancedlevel student who shows exceptional technique
in the art of dance. It allows the dancer to be
a part of our dance company for one year and
covers the full tuition cost. This scholarship
will be awarded at the annual dance recital to
one promising dance student.
Scholarship amount: $2,000
Just Dance Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to a new dance
student who shows potential in the field of
dance to allow future education here at the
Center. This scholarship is awarded at the
annual dance recital to one first-year dance
student for fall dance tuition costs.
Tiny Dancer Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to a preschool
dance student who will be moving into
our youth dance program in the fall of the
following year. It will be awarded to a dancer
who not only shows passion for the art
of dance, but extraordinary promise. The
scholarship will be awarded at the annual
dance recital.
training to improve swim strokes and endurance
during the fall and winter months.
Dance Class Pricing
Our pricing schedule takes into account that
some classes meet more frequently than others due to the many vacation days associated
with the Jewish calendar.
1 hour dance classes
Day of
Monthly Biannual the Week Tuition Tuition
Annual Tuition
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
$465
$465
$527
$481
$450
$419
$57
$57
$64
$59
$55
$51
$240
$240
$272
$248
$232
$216
Annual Tuition
Scholarship amount: based on need of
participant
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
$698
$698
$791
$721
$674
$628
Important Dates
*45 minute classes are the equivalent of
one-hour classes for pricing purposes.
Need-based Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded based on need. A
scholarship application must be completed
in order to be eligible for this scholarship.
Applications are available at the front desk.
2011–2012
Observation weeks: December 16–22
May 7 – 13
No new students after Wednesday, February 1
Photo day: Sunday, May 13
(date change)
Last day of class: Sunday, May 13
Rehearsal week: May 14– May 17
Dance recital: Sunday, May 20
*Please see parent manual for list
of vacation days.
$85
$85
$96
$88
$82
$77
$360
$360
$408
$372
$348
$324
For those who want to learn to swim, ongoing
group swim lessons are available for preschoolage children Sunday through Friday as well
as private swim lessons and adaptive aquatics
lessons for all ages. For direct information on all
aquatics programs, contact Teo Albu at TeoA@
jccnv.org or call (703) 537-3053.
1.5 hour dance classes
Day of
Monthly Biannual the Week Tuition Tuition
You are never too old to swim! USS Masters
Swim Team is an excellent program that offers
advanced swimmers a comprehensive program
of swimming in an organized group with
structured workouts.
Throughout this section, you’ll notice that
JCCNV members are referred to as Mishpacha
(family) and nonmembers are warmly referred
to as Chaverim (friends). As a benefit of
membership, the JCCNV offers Mishpacha
discounts on classes and programs which you’ll
see noted throughout the program guide by an
M following the cost. Our Chaverim (friends)
rates are followed by a C. Of course, in order for
membership rates to apply, membership must
remain current throughout the duration of the
class/program.
Sunday Family Swim Time
Aquatics
11:30am–12:30pm
The JCCNV pool is open Sunday mornings for
families to enjoy swimming together. Children
exploring the water with their parents tend to
make a smoother transition to organized swim
classes when they turn three. Children not yet
potty trained must wear swim diapers, and all
children under the age of 10 must be supervised
by an adult when at the pool.
Aquatics Director and
SFA Associate Director
Teo Albu, (703) 537-3053 •
TeoA@jccnv.org
All JCCNV families are welcome to come
and enjoy the 25-meter, heated indoor
pool. Join us every Sunday from 11:30am–
12:30pm for open Family Swim Time.
Through March 5, Family Fun gym time
is also available every Sunday, 10:30am–
11:30am, side B, for children under the age
of five.
Cost: Free-4-M/ $6 Guest Pass C
Pool Birthday Parties
Available on Sundays. Space is limited. Visit
our website at www.jccnv.org or contact Teo
Albu at (703) 537-3053 or TeoA@jccnv.org for
additional information.
If swimming is your goal, the USS JCC
Waves Swim Team provides vital, ageappropriate and skill-level ability training
that allows swimmers to develop their peak
athletic potential. Mini Swim Team provides
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Pre-School Swimming
Polliwogs: Beginner Skills
Ages 3-5
Prerequisite: Child must be willing to
participate without a parent’s assistance.
Children learn basic water skills using
flotation devices to ensure safety and
promote confidence. These skills include
pool safety, bubble blowing, face submersion,
floating, kicking, and paddling. All children
must be potty trained. Class is limited to four
students.
Sundays, 9:30am–10am
Session I: January 8–29 (4 weeks)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3037
Session II: February 5–26 (4 weeks)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3040
Session III: March 4-25 (4 weeks)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3041
Session IV: April 29–May 20 (4 weeks)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3044
Tuesdays, 1:30pm–2pm
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Code: #3045
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3048
Session V: May 1–29 (4 weeks)
(no class May 15)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3056
Wednesdays, 1pm–1:30pm
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3058
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Code: #3061
Session III: March 7–28 (4 weeks)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3062
Session IV: April 11–25 (3 weeks)
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Code: #3065
(no class May 16)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3067
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3068
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3070
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3050
(no class Mar. 22)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3073
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Before Mar.30: $45M/ $51C
Code: #3055
Cost: $125M/ $139C
Code: #3076
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Jellyfish: Intermediate Skills I
Ages 3-5
Prerequisite: Child must be able to hold face in
water for 5-10 seconds and float independently.
In this class, students trade flotation devices
for proper breathing techniques and doggie
paddling in preparation for stroke development.
All children must be potty trained. Class is
limited to four students.
Sundays, 10am–10:30am
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3038
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3039
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3042
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3043
Mondays, 1pm–1:30pm
(no class Jan. 16)
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Code: #3085
(no class Feb. 20)
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Code: #3087
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3089
Cost: $110M/ $122C
Code: #3091
Tuesdays, 1pm–1:30pm
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Code: #3046
Thursdays, 1pm–1:30pm
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3069
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3047
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3071
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3052
(no class Mar. 22)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3074
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Code: #3054
(no class May 15)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3057
Wednesdays, 1:30pm–2pm
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3059
Cost: $125M/ $139C
Code: #3075
Fridays, 1pm–1:30pm
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3077
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3079
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Code: #3060
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Code: #3081
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3063
Session IV: April 20–June 1 (7 weeks)
Cost: $125M/ $139C
Code: #3083
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Code: #3064
(no class May 16)
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3066
Starfish: Intermediate/
Advanced Skills
Ages 3-5
Prerequisite: Child must be comfortable in
the deep end of the pool, able to doggie paddle
and swim short distances on his own.
Students learn stroke development and
floating, learn to tread water and dive as well
as begin to refine their strokes. All children
must be potty trained. Class is limited to four
students.
Mondays, 1:30pm–2pm
(no class Jan. 16)
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Code: #3086
(no class Feb. 20)
Cost: $65M/ $71C
Code: #3088
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3090
Cost: $110M/ $122C
Code: #3092
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3078
Cost: $80M/ $88C
Code: #3080
Cost: $95M/ $105C
Code: #3082
Session IV: April 20–June 1 (7 weeks)
Cost: $125M/ $139C
Before Apr. 9:
$105M/ $119C
Code: #3084
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Junior Galim
Ages 5-7
Not quite ready for swim team? Can’t
commit to more than one day a week?
Junior Galim is uniquely designed to help
swimmers build their skills in front and back
stroke and prepare them for the next swim
team level, Mini Waves. This program is
for swimmers who can put their face in the
water and float unassisted. Class is limited to
five students.
Mondays, 2pm–2:30pm
January 9–May 21 (17 classes)
(no practice Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Apr. 2)
Cost:
$275M/ $292C
Before Dec. 22: $255M/ $272C
Code: #2927
Youth Swimming
Mini Waves Swim Team
Ages 5-12
Mini Waves Swim Team, our pre-swim-team
level, is a non-USS team that helps children
to continue improving their strokes and
endurance during the winter-spring months
as well as to prepare for future swim team
participation. Visit the JCCNV website at
www.jccnv.org or contact Teo Albu for fee
payments, placement guides and sibling
discount.
Level I Beginner
Prerequisite: Child must be able to backstroke
or freestyle one length of the pool.
Level I students work to improve basic
swimming skills.
Sundays, 10:30am–11:15am
January 8–June 20 (19 classes)
(no practice Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, May 27)
Cost:
$305M/ $324C
Before Dec. 10: $285M/ $304C
Code: #2928
(no practice Apr. 5, 12)
Cost:
$305M/ $324C
Before Dec. 10: $285M/ $304C
Code: #2929
Cost:
$305M/ $324C
Before Dec. 10: $285M/ $304C
Code: #2932
Level II Intermediate
Level III Advanced
Prerequisites: Students should be able to
swim 50 meters nonstop and be able to
swim freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and
butterfly.
Students registering for two days per week
receive $20 off total fees.
Prerequisite: Child must be able to swim 50
meters using either freestyle or the backstroke.
Nonstop practices refine students’ strokes,
and they begin to learn the breast stroke and
the butterfly stroke. Students registering for
two days per week receive $20 off total fees.
(no practice Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Apr. 2)
Cost:
$275M/ $292C
Before Dec. 10: $255M/ $272C
Code: #2951
January 8–June 20 (19 classes)
(no practice Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, May 27)
Cost:
$305M/ $324C
Before Dec. 10: $285M/ $304C
Code: #2928
(no practice Apr. 3)
Cost:
$320M/ $340C
Before Dec. 10: $300M/ $320C
Code: #2952
(no practice Jan 16, Feb 20, April 2)
Cost:
$275M/ $292C
Before Dec. 10: $255M/ $272C
Code: #2951
Cost:
$320M/ $340C
Before Dec. 10: $300M/ $320C
Code: #2953
Cost:
$320M/ $340C
Before Dec. 10: $300M/ $320C
Code: #2952
Cost:
$320M/ $340C
Before Dec. 10:
$300M/ $320C
Code: #2953
Cost:
$305M/ $324C
Before Dec. 10: $285M/ $304C
Code: #2929
USS JCC Waves Swim Team
Ages 7-17
January 3–May 25
(no practice Apr. 2–6, 12, 13)
The JCC Waves is a USA Swimming Club
founded on the desire to lead its swimmers
in reaching the highest level in their
swimming. JCC Waves helps children acquire
the training and experience necessary for
competitive swimming while nurturing
a love for the sport of swimming and
developing the values and skills for success
in life. New swimmers who did not swim
with JCC Waves in the fall must pay a $100
mandatory USS insurance fee. Visit the
JCCNV website at www.jccnv.org or contact
Teo Albu at (703) 537-3053 or TeoA@
jccnv.org for prorated fees, fee payments,
placement guides and sibling discount.
JCC Waves Senior Prep/
Age Group Select
Ages 11-16
Mondays and Wednesdays
Mondays: 6pm–7:30pm
Wednesdays: 6:15pm–7:45pm
Practice runs Jan. 4–May 23
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Swim team fees: $683M/ $722C
Before Dec. 10: $663M/ $702C
Code: #2954
Session I
January 1–March 29
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15pm–9:15pm
JCC Waves Junior Waves
3 days per week (39 sessions)
Cost:
$273M/ $312C
Before Dec. 20: $253M/ $292C
Code: #3031
Ages 7-10
(no practice Apr. 3, 5, 12)
Before Dec. 10: $608M/ $645C
Code: #2956
JCC Waves Age Group
Ages 9-14
Before Dec. 10: $608M/ $645C
Code: #2957
JCC Waves Senior Prep/Age
Group Select
Ages 11-16
Before Dec. 10: $663M/ $702C
Code: #2955
JCC Waves Age Group Select/
Age Group
Ages 9-14
Fridays 5pm–6pm
Practice runs January 6–May 25
Before Dec. 10: $342M/ $361C
Code: #2958
USS Masters Swim Team
Prerequisite: Participants must be able to
swim 20 lengths of the pool.
Adult Masters Swimming is a comprehensive
program for advanced swimmers, swimming
in an organized group. Structured workouts
improve cardiovascular endurance and
strengthen swimming skills. For those
swimmers who register for the two-day or
one-day-per-week program, class punch
cards will be distributed. Visit the JCCNV
website at www.jccnv.org or contact Teo
Albu for prorated fees.
Cost: $232M/ $257C
Before Dec. 20: $212M/ $237C
Code: #3032
1 day per week (13 sessions)
Cost:
$176M/ $189C
Before Dec. 20: $156M/ $169C
Code: #3033
Session II
April 1–June 28
(no practices: Apr. 8, 12, May 27)
Cost:
$254M/ $290C
Before Mar. 22: $234M/ $270C
Code: #3036
2 days per week Cost: Before Mar. 22:
Code: (25 sessions)
$232M/ $257C
$212M/ $237C
#3035
1 day per week Cost:
Before Mar. 22:
Code: (13 sessions)
$176M/ $189C
$156M/ $169C
#3034
Water Aerobics
Effective January 2 – June 22, 2012
H2O
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
(no classes: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Apr. 13, May 28)
9:30am–10:30am
See page 32 for class pass fees.
Customized Aquatics
By appointment only. Contact Teo Albu at
TeoA@jccnv.org or call (703) 537-3053 to
purchase and schedule classes.
Semiprivate Swim Lessons
Semiprivate lessons are for two people of
approximately the same age and skill level.
(per swimmer)
Codes:
January #3020
February #3021
March
#3022
April #3023
May
#3024
Create-a-Class
Looking for something not in the class listings?
Get together three or four participants of similar
ages, abilities and goals, and the aquatics staff will
tailor a class especially for
the group.
Codes:
January #3025
February #3026
March
#3027
April #3028
May
#3029
Private Swim Lessons
Specialized and intensive one-on-one swim
instruction. Private lessons are available for
people of all ages and levels of ability. Instruction
is tailored to the specific needs of the individual
student. Learn and improve skills quickly.
Cost per lesson:
$35M/ $40C
Use same monthly codes as below.
Adapted Aquatics
For information, contact Teo Albu, aquatics
director, TeoA@jccnv.org, (703) 537-3053.
The program, designed for disabled persons of all
ages with communications spectrum disorders,
including high-functioning autism, Asperger’s
syndrome, ADD/ADHD and individuals with
sensory motor integration challenges, consists
of private, one-on-one lessons tailored to the
individual. The goal of the 30-minute private
lessons is for the student to experience the
relaxing pleasure of being in the water, while
at the same time feeling comfortable, safe and
independent.
Cost per lesson:
$35M/ $40C
Codes:
January #3013
February #3014
March
#3016
April #3018
May
#3019
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Adult Services Department
Carla Rosenfeld, (703) 537-3060 • CarlaR@jccnv.org
NoVa International Jewish Film Festival Director
Roz Engels, (703) 537-3026 • RozE@jccnv.org
The Adult Services Department offers social and self-development programs and
activities for adults of all ages. Subject areas range from cultural activities, such as
films and concerts and lectures to Judaics programs, such as Lunch and Learn and
Hebrew language classes at all levels.
Membership Has
Its Benefits!
Programs
For questions about the programs below,
please contact Carla Rosenfeld, adult
programming director, at (703) 537-3060,
CarlaR@jccnv.org.
JCCNV Spring Trivia Night!
Saturday, March 3, 7:45pm
Get your team together and sharpen your
trivia knowledge. Bring your friends to
make a table, or sign up individually. Drink
ticket and light refreshments included.
Space is limited, reserve your table early.
Everyone at the winning table will receive a
$25 gift card.
Cost: $18M/ $22C
Table of 8: $14
March 18-27
Sneak Previews Saturday, March 17
Look for details on page 13 and on the website
at www.jccnv.org.
Tennis Anyone?
Food, Fun and Friends, too!
Saturday night, April 21
7:30pm: Munchies & Mingling
8pm–midnight: Court Time
Four Seasons Tennis Club
3010 Williams Drive, Fairfax
Everyone is invited—tennis enthusiasts,
spectators or partiers. Please join us for a night
of fun... ON and OFF the court! If you’re a
tennis player, we’ll have round-robin matches
for all levels. If you’re a spectator, please come
socialize! We’ll have lots of good food and
drinks. Call Carla Rosenfeld for information or
to register. If you’re a player, please let us know
your tennis level. Beginners’ clinic offered
depending on numbers. Come and bring your
friends!
Cost: $36 players/ $18 spectators
Seventh Annual Comedy Night
Saturday, January 21, 2012
7:45pm–Cocktails
8:30pm–Show
JUST ADDED! Uncensored Late Show: 10pm
(cost includes one drink ticket.)
Comedian Steve Hofstetter has appeared on CBS’ “Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson,”
Showtime’s “White Boyz in the Hood,” VH1’s “Countdown,” Sundance’s “On the Road in
America,” and ABC’s “Barbara Walter’s Special,” where he thankfully did not cry. “His sterling
academic credentials...combined with his propensity for provoking intelligent laughs, has
earned Hofstetter the title of “The Thinking Man’s Comic.” Reserve your seats early—Comedy
Night is always a sell-out!
Tickets to each show: $26M/ $34C
Groups (10+): $24 per person (by Jan. 12)
Special Seating: $50 (reserved priority seating: first-come, first-served)
Chair, Alison Wilks
Vice Chair, Jana Meltzer
Order Your Tickets Now!
Register online:
8:30pm show:
www.jccnvcomedynite.eventbrite.com
10pm show:
www.jccnvlateshowcomedynite.eventbrite.com
Classes
CarlaR@jccnv.org.
Intermediate Line Dance
Sundays, January 8–February 26 (8 weeks)
11am–noon
Instructor: Isabelle Nguyen
Promote health and wellness through line
dancing. Classes are designed to improve
your fitness level and pump fun into your
veins. Students are taught a variety of dances
while learning specific steps.
Isabelle Nguyen teaches basic line dancing at
several locations around Northern Virginia,
including Little River Glen Senior Center.
She comes highly recommended and teaches
intermediate level as well as basic line
dance steps. Isabelle will help you to move
gracefully in tempo with the music. Ongoing
8-week sessions throughout the year.
Cost: $40M/ $50C
Drop-in fee: $6M/ $8C
Code: #3100
Do You Want to Dance?
Private Ballroom Dance Lessons
Instructor: Geri Falek
See page 40 for details.
Cost per couple per lesson: $18M/ $25C
Cards & Games at the J
CarlaR@jccnv.org.
ACBL Duplicate Bridge
Tuesdays, 7pm–10pm
Director: Gene Schuyler
Cost: $5.50M & Bridge Associates/ $7C
Wednesdays, 11am–2:30pm
Director: Louise Sellers (ACBL-accredited)
Cost: $5.50M & Bridge Associates/ $7C
Party Bridge
Fun and Learn Bridge
2nd Friday of the month
11am–2pm
Spring Session
Mondays, March 19–May 21 (10 weeks)
This is a social, fun and low-key game for all
skill levels—come with or without a partner.
Join the group and bring your own dairy or
parve lunch.
Instructor: David McIntyre (ACBL 4-star
master bridge teacher)
Cost: Free M JCCNV/ $4C
Beginner Contract Bridge: Part II
7pm–9pm
Instructor: Steve Rothman (ACBL-accredited)
Designed for the intermediate bridge player
with some understanding of basic bidding,
you will learn advanced bridge bidding:
rebids by responder, overcalls, takeout
doubles, strong two-bids, weak two-bids,
3rd-seat bids, 4th-seat bids and cue bids.
Noon–3pm
Some of the topics covered are:
• Rapée Beats the Atomic Bomb
• Thanking Oswald Jacoby
• Rebids Are Most Important
• Double Trouble
• Phantom Ionic Bids
• Legally Talking to Partner on Defense
• Safe Slam Bidding
• Old Forcing Bids
• New Minor Suit Forcing Bids
• Students’ Choice
Cost: $110M/ $120NM
Code: #3104
Steve Rothman is an experienced bridge
teacher certified by the American Contract
Bridge League. He is a Silver Life Master with
more than 1,500 master points and more
than 40 years of contract bridge experience.
Cost: $110M/ $120NM
Code: #3101
Fun and Learn Bridge
Winter Session
Noon–3pm
Instructor: David McIntyre
(ACBL 4-star master bridge teacher)
Enjoy playing bridge in a social setting while
picking up a few pointers along the way. This
course is an excellent opportunity to try out
some new conventions, have fun or maybe
find a new partner. Players are urged to ask
questions at any time. There is a half hour
of instruction followed by 2.5 hours of play
using various formats. Some of the topics
covered are:
• Opening Points Needed by Where You Sit
• Shape Makes a Difference
• Stayman: Normal, Crawling and Garbage
• Jacoby Transfers Over 1NT& 2NT
• Jacoby Works for the Minors, Too
• Gerber, a Delight for All Babes
• Amo, Amas, Amat Key Cards
• Students’ Choice
Cost: $100M/ $110NM
Code: #3103
Drop-in Mah Jongg
Tuesdays, Wednesdays (ongoing), 10am–noon
Drop in for a friendly game of mahj and
conversation in the lobby of the JCCNV.
Bring your friends! If you are interested, send
an e-mail to Carla Rosenfeld, CarlaR@jccnv.
org, and get on the Mah Jongg e-mail list.
Call or e-mail Carla Rosenfeld if you are
interested in mah jongg lessons or if you are
interested in an evening drop-in game.
Backgammon (Shesh Besh)
or Chess
If you are interested in lessons, a club or
tournament contact, Carla Rosenfeld.
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Travel With the JCCNV
Social Networks
For additional details on any of the trips
below, contact Carla Rosenfeld at CarlaR@
jccnv.org, (703) 537-3060.
Introducing Great Time Tours/JCC Travel of
Chicago. The trips have a Jewish flair and are
customized from the D.C. area.
Cuba: A Jewish Mission
January 18–26, 2012
March 7–15, 2012
Escorted by Miriam Levinson, an Ashkenazi
Jew born in Cuba
Join the JCCNV on an extraordinary Jewish
mission to Cuba. Help advance Jewish
practices, ideals and education. Learn
firsthand about Cuba’s Jewish history,
including lifecycle celebrations. Experience
the Jewish community of today. The spirit of
the Jewish community will open your eyes,
heart and mind.
Highlights
Jewish Community: Patronato, Jewish
Community Center, free pharmacy,
Sephardic Jewish community of Cuba,
Orthodox Jewish community of Cuba,
Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish cemeteries
in Guanabacoa, ORT Sunday school;
Senior Center lecture by Jewish historian
and cultural and religious exchanges with
community leaders
Argentina and Uruguay: A
Jewish Heritage Tour
May 12–22, 2012
A unique and exotic visit to Buenos Aires
and Montevideo! Legend has it that Jewish
presence in Argentina dates back to the
16th century. Today, more than 200,000
Jews in Argentina are well represented and
play a prominent role in the arts, academia,
business and Argentine society in general.
We will explore plazas, museums and other
interesting sites. Learn to dance the tango
and enjoy the cafes and promenades of
Buenos Aires. We will also visit the colonial
city of Montevideo and explore its Jewish
history, past and present.
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Jewish Social Network
for Young Adults
Ages 21-35
The jnet mission is to bring together young
Jewish professionals in the Northern Virginia
area in friendly, comfortable and lively
environments for a variety of activities.
Monthly happy hours and other events, dates
to be determined.
Want to help be part of something great?
Join the jnet committee!
Want to keep updated with upcoming events
and activities, check out the JCCNV website
or be our friend on Facebook.
Questions or comments, please contact Nori
White, jnet coordinator, at NoriW@jccnv.org
or 703-537-3041.
jnet Basketball
Play b-ball? Join other jnet basketball players
every Tuesday night for their weekly pick-up
game at the JCCNV. Buy a season pass for
$36.00 or pay a $10 drop-in fee. Contact
Craig Simon for more information at
callmecreg@gmail.com.
Cost: Free for JCCNV M
$10 drop-in fee
$36 season pass
Gen-B is a Jewish singles group of the JCC of
Northern Virginia whose members range in
age from 45–65. Its purpose is to provide a
means for Jewish social interaction through
various events and activities in the Northern
Virginia area. The Gen-B annual membership
fee includes many benefits. For those who do
not choose to join the Gen-B group, a drop-in
fee of $5 can be paid at individual events.
Cost: $18 M JCCNV/ $36C
Gen-B Events
To learn about the benefits of membership or
to register to be a member of the group, please
contact Carla Rosenfeld at CarlaR@jccnv.org,
(703) 537-3060.
Dining Out
Join other Gen-B singles once a month to
schmooze and experience various ethnic foods
in Northern Virginia restaurants. We meet
for a half hour of mingling before we sit for
dinner to give people a chance to get to know
each other. Please RSVP to Carla Rosenfeld.
Cost: Free M Gen-B/ $5NM. Dinner on own.
Northern Virginia Happy Hours
Join other Gen-B singles getting together
every month at different locations in Northern
Virginia. Watch for details in the singles
calendar online at www.jccnv.org.
Cost: Free M Gen-B/ $1NM
Jewish Active Singles (JAS)
A new and exciting group for Jewish singles
in their 30s–40s started in October to
schedule fun activities, make new friends
and network with other Jewish professionals.
Your suggestions for future events are highly
encouraged. Feel free to contact either of the
JAS co-chairs, Susan Hann, cell: (952) 2120408, snhann27@yahoo.com, or Adam Getz,
cell: (703) 863-7202, adam_getz@hotmail.
com or Carla Rosenfeld, adult programming
director, at CarlaR@jccnv.org for more
information.
Active Retiree
Department
Senior Adult Services Director
Pam Wiener, (703) 537-3061 • PamW@jccnv.org
Inclement Weather Policy
Senior Group Coordinators
If Fairfax County schools are closed the Active
Retiree programs held at the JCCNV are
canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we
will hold the programs at the regular time.
Sheila Budoff, (703) 537-3068 • Budoff3@cox.net
Michele Endick, (703) 537-3095 • MicheleE@jccnv.org
Shelly Rosenstein, (703) 537-3062 • ShellyRosenstein@yahoo.com
Please see information published in this issue
of Centertainment for specific weather policies
for each of our Active Retiree outreach sites.
New Americans Group Coordinator
Helen Getter
To phone the Inclement Weather Hotline,
call (703) 425-3763.
Senior Adult Department Assistants
Susan Dorfman
Sue Olesch
Dede Robinson
Social Action Project
The Senior Adult Services Department is partially underwritten by the following funds:
E. Kaplan Memorial Fund
Scher Fund
Rosa Wohl Fund
Bonomo Fund
Newman Fund
Adler-Bennett Endowment Fund
Intergenerational Fund
Membership has
its benefits!
Active retirees enjoy discounted member
rates for programs, access to the indoor
heated pool and cardiovascular fitness
center, free senior strength training classes
designed for adults aged 65+ and more!
Learn more about membership on page 7.
Food for Others especially needs canned
meats, fruits, vegetables, chili, pasta, pasta
sauce, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni & cheese,
fruit juice, coffee and tea. Remember to bring
a can and/or a nonperishable food item to the
JCCNV whenever you come, to be donated to
Food for Others. Please remember, if you are
bringing something from your pantry, to check
the expiration dates on all items, including
canned goods! For your convenience, a
collection bin is located in the lobby. Thanks
for your continued support.
Monday Morning Trip Line
SeniorNavigator Site
The JCCNV is an official SeniorNavigator
site, with computers available for accessing
the SeniorNavigator network, a statewide,
nonprofit website designed to address health
and aging concerns and provide information
about the approximately 19,000 local
programs and services available to seniors,
their families and caregivers.
Visitors to the SeniorNavigator website
simply type in a keyword, along with their
zip code, city or county, to access services
available right in their own neighborhoods.
The comprehensive service at www.
seniornavigator.com lists sources for
everything from where to get blood pressure
screenings or flu shots to bone density tests
or support groups to yoga classes. For more
info, call Pam Wiener at (703) 537-3061.
Call (703) 537-3070 to hear a recording about
upcoming trips and to make a reservation. You
will receive a confirmation call back.
Active Retiree Activity Line
Call (703) 537-3032 to hear a recording of
weekly JCCNV Active Retiree Programs.
Help Save the Environment—
Recycle your Cell Phone, iPhone
and BlackBerry
When you replace your cell phone, iPhone or
BlackBerry, bring your old one to the JCCNV.
By doing this, you will enable the Senior Adult
Department to make money while also helping
to save the environment. We will be collecting
these items as an ongoing fundraising project.
For your convenience, a collection basket
is located at the JCCNV front desk. The
newer the item, the more money we raise.
However, no item is too old. So if you have
old cell phones at home, you can now recycle
them. Please let others know about this new
endeavor. And, as always, we appreciate your
support.
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Special Interest Groups
Trip Policies:
Now Forming
JCCNV Adult Music Ensemble
• Please be aware that all departure and
return times listed are an approximation
and are subject to change.
• No refunds will be granted for any trip
or program that requires tickets, meal
reservation or chartered transportation
unless we are able to fill your reserved
space.
• No rest stops are planned for trips that
require two hours or less driving time.
• Once at your destination, you will be
responsible for meeting the bus at the
time and place you are told. The bus will
not wait for you if you are late. If you miss
the bus, you are responsible for your own
transportation home and the JCCNV will
not be liable.
Do you know how to play a musical
instrument, or did you as a young person?
Would you like to get together at the JCCNV
to play and perform with other musicians? If
so, please contact Pam Wiener at (703) 5373061or PamW@jccnv.org.
Theater Group
If you enjoy going to the theater but don’t
like to go alone, this new group may be
what you are looking for. This will be a
self-run group that will plan all aspects of
their theater outings. For more information,
contact Abby Sternberg at Abbym@erols.
com or (703) 978-2198.
Volunteer Opportunity
Please contact Pam Wiener at PamW@jccnv.
org or (703) 537-3061, if you are interested
in serving on the following committee:
5th Annual Positive Aging Fair
Planning Committee
If you enjoy working with a dedicated group
of volunteers, this committee—responsible
for all aspects of planning the fair—is
for you. The committee meets monthly.
Responsibilities include developing a theme
for the fair, securing a keynote speaker,
choosing workshop topics and presenters,
selecting vendors to participate, contacting
community organizations for donations
promoting the fair and working at the fair.
The fair will take place on Thursday, March
22, 2012. Please contact Pam if you are
interested in participating.
Open to All
All programs held at the JCCNV and at all
outreach sites are open to people of all faiths,
JCCNV members and nonmembers alike!
JCCNV Active Retiree programming is
made possible thanks in part to the “Coming
of Age” grant from The Jewish Federation
of Greater Washington. The program is a
collaborative effort of the JCCNV, Jewish
Council for the Aging (JCA), Jewish Social
Service Agency (JSSA) and J Connect.
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Special Events
Thursday, March 22, 2012, JCCNV
8:30am–3pm
Keynote speaker: Judith Martin (Miss
Manners)
Judith Martin’s Miss Manners newspaper
column is carried in more than 200
newspapers in the United States and
abroad and has chronicled the continuous
rise and fall of American manners since
1978. Readers send Miss Manners not
only their table and party questions but
also those involving the more complicated
aspects of life—romance, work, family
relationships, child-rearing, death—as well
as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
The fair will include a choice of
professionally run morning and afternoon
workshops, a wide variety of
exhibitors, a kosher lunch, raffles and door
prizes.
Cost: $18
Code: #2862
Event Sponsors as of 11/7/11:
Gold Sponsors:
Interstate Moving & Storage, Inc.
Mitnick & Pollack, PLC
Needham
Silver Sponsors:
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
NurtureCare, Inc.
New Individual Sponsorship
Opportunities for Positive
Aging Fair
Program registration covers less than a
third of the expenses associated with the
fair. Please consider supporting the fair
by becoming an individual sponsor. All
individual sponsors will be listed in the
fair program and receive complimentary
admission to the fair. Sponsorships are tax
deductible. Contact Pam at (703) 537-3061
or PamW@jccnv.org.
Ruby ($100)
Emerald ($101–$499)
Diamond ($500–$1,000)
31st Annual Passover Seder for
Active Retirees & Friends
Thursday, March 29, 11am–2pm, JCCNV
Once again, we will enjoy the beauty of a
traditional Seder service led by Rabbi Amy
Perlin of Temple B’nai Shalom. Meal includes
gefilte fish, soup, chicken, vegetables, dessert,
wine, tea and coffee. A vegetarian menu is
available. Catering is provided by Marta
Palchik’s Gourmet Catering. Register early as
this sit-down, white-tablecloth catered event
is always well attended.
Note: Registration deadline is March 22.
To register, call (703) 323-0880 or
register in person at JCCNV.
Cost: $26M JCCNV, Active Retiree Group, or
Member of Bethlehem Lutheran
Church/ $30 Guest of Member/ $41C
Code: #2959
“Afternoon Delight”
Sunday, April 29, 2pm–4pm, JCCNV
Enjoy an afternoon of music with Frank
Plumer, accomplished pianist and singer.
A musician from the age of 4, professional
pianist and vocalist Frank Plumer is a
versatile and experienced musician. An
accomplished performer and composer, his
extensive musical background and talent
have enabled him to become a virtuoso at the
piano, accordion and keyboard as well as a
consummate entertainer for all ages. He will
entertain us with a wide scope of popular
music, including Broadway tunes, opera
solos and Yiddish, Russian and Italian tunes
and a sing-along.
Mr. Plumer performs weekly across from
the White House and has played at various
embassies in Washington, D.C. He has
had people like Stevie Wonder, Jessica Alba,
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Wolf Blitzer,
former President Bush, Condoleeza Rice and
Senator Lieberman around the piano while
he “tickles the ivories.” He played for former
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan’s
private 80th birthday party!
Mr. Plumer will most likely be accompanied
by his very musically talented children to
add to the fun!
Dessert and beverages will be served.
Please join us!
Cost: $10M JCCNV/ $12C
Free to JCCNV senior members who
register by April 19
At door: $11M/ $13C, space-available basis
To register, call (703) 323-0880 or register in
person at the JCCNV.
Code: #173
Relax, Refresh, Recharge:
2nd Annual Wellness Retreat for
Adults 55+
Tuesday–Thursday, May 15–17, 2012
Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center,
Reisterstown, MD
Keynote Speaker: Richard W. Lindsay, M.D.
Sponsor as of 10/7/11: NurtureCare, Inc.
The JCCNV has again partnered with Arlington
County in order to offer the retreat to our
members at a very reasonable cost.
Enjoy a three-day journey to health and
wellness. The retreat will provide you with
tools and techniques to take home so that
the modifications you experience during the
retreat can last a lifetime. The retreat includes a
keynote speaker, professionally run workshops
and entertainment.
The keynote speaker, Richard W. Lindsay,
M.D., is emeritus professor of internal
medicine and family practice and former
head of the Section of Geriatric Medicine at
the University of Virginia Health Sciences
Center in Charlottesville. He is the recipient
of many academic and educational awards.
Since retiring, he continues to teach medical
students, serves on the Medical School’s
Admissions Committee, continues to conduct
postgraduate educational programs and serves
on boards of organizations doing work relating
to the field of aging, including the Older
Dominion Partnership.
Dr. Lindsay travels around the country
speaking to older adults, encouraging
them to become more active, eat healthier
and to pursue personal interests. He is an
accomplished skier and enjoys playing the
trumpet, tennis, swimming and fly-fishing.
He is also recognized for his work in the field
of aviation photography.
See future Voice newsletters for additional
details or contact Pam Wiener (703) 537-3061
with questions.
Cost: Before January 31, 2012
(double occupancy): $311 JCCNV M/ $329C
(single occupancy: $381 JCCNV M/ $399C
After January 31, 2012
(double occupancy): $361 JCCNV M/ C
(single occupancy): $431 JCCNV M/ C
Code: #704
(includes lodging, three kosher meals
a day and two snacks, all activities and
transportation.)
*Please note: No refunds will be made unless
we are able to fill your reserved spot. A $7
processing fee will be deducted from any
refund.
Do you know which president let out his wife’s
dresses after she became pregnant? Which
president used to go skinny dipping in the
Potomac River? Which president gave us two
baseball traditions? Or which president kept silk
worms in the White House? You’ll get all these
answers and more on the tour.
Lunch will be at the historic Old Ebbitt Grill.
The afternoon tour will consist of a loop to
include the embassies, National Cathedral,
Georgetown and other sites of interest. A second
stop will be at the historic Lafayette Park just
north of the White House, with interesting
statues, etc.
Note: For those who were on the wait list
for the September 2011 trip, you will be
given priority; for others, space
permitting.
Cost: $30M JCCNV/ $35C (includes all
transportation and tour of Washington,
D.C. Lunch at Old Ebbitt Grill is a
separate charge, order from menu.)
RSVP: Michele Endick, (703) 537-3095, or
MicheleE@jccnv.org—call for availability;
if space, send or bring in check made
payable to JCCNV with “5/20” in memo.
Save the Date
Sunday Afternoon
Outings
“The Music Man”
Arena Stage Theater Complex
“On the Waterfront”
Enjoy a matinee performance of Meredith
Willson’s, The Music Man. “Having exhausted
all 102 counties in Illinois, ‘Professor’ Harold
Hill gives Iowa a try and soon enough convinces
River City of its trouble with the ‘sin and
corruption’ of the pool hall, trouble that can
only be stopped by forming a boys’ band.
Marian, the librarian, suspects he’s a con man,
but she begins to trust him after seeing how he’s
given confidence to her shy younger brother.
Soon, this ‘Music Man’ has transformed the
entire town, not only turning the bickering
school board into a barbershop quartet, but
himself into an honest man. When the stage
erupts with ‘76 Trombones,’ you’ll be cheering
along with River City for Harold Hill!”
Sunday, April 22, depart JCCNV 1:30pm;
return 7pm
Matinee performance at American Century
Theater with dinner at a local restaurant.
See future issues of The Voice for cost and
time details.
Repeat of the Very Popular
Tour “Like None Other” of
Washington, D.C.
Sunday, May 20, depart JCCNV 10:30am;
return 5:30pm
Frances Molefsky (“Teacher Fran”), a
licensed Washington, D.C. tour guide and
conductor for Old Town Trolley Tours of
Washington, will narrate a special tour filled
with fun, little-known facts—a tour “Like
None Other”! The morning tour will include
the National Mall and other “tourist sites”
but with unusually detailed narration. A stop
at the new, magnificent Martin Luther King,
Jr. Memorial will be included.
Sunday, June 10, depart JCCNV noon; return 6pm
Prior to the show, we will have tables reserved
for us in the theater’s Catwalk Café, a casual
self-service restaurant that has a variety of “starworthy selections, ranging from quick bites
to eat to custom-designed salads, soups and
entrées, featuring flavors inspired by the great
American plays currently running at the Arena
Stage.” See future issues of The Voice for cost
and more details.
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Classes at the J
Sewing for Beginners
Wednesdays, January 11–February 15
10:30am–12:30pm (6 sessions) or
Mondays, January 16–February 20
7pm–9pm (6 sessions)
Instructor: Dilnavaz Lord
In this class, you will learn basic sewing
techniques and learn how to make paper
patterns from body measurements. Class size
will be limited so that each student will receive
individual attention from the instructor, who
is a professional seamstress. You will learn
how to make garments with a professional
touch! You should have use of a sewing
machine outside of class in order to practice
and complete project. Supply list will be given
upon registration.
Cost: $130M JCCNV/ $150C
Code: #3102 – Wednesdays, Sewing (AM)
Code: #3105 – Mondays, Sewing (PM)
Senior Fitness
Specialized Fitness Assessment
Test and Exercise Prescription
for Adults 65+
This program allows participants to work
with a certified fitness professional (fitness
coach) who will design an individualized
fitness workout plan. The program includes
a fitness evaluation for aerobic capacity,
muscle strength and body flexibility and a
personalized fitness plan based on individual
test results. Fee includes evaluation test,
workout plan and three sessions with a
certified fitness coach. Contact Paula Cole at
(703) 537-3049 for details.
Cost: $140M/ $240C
Code: #1533
Senior Strength-Training (SST)
Formerly SilverSneakers®
Beginner/Intermediate Level
Advanced Level
Mondays, Wednesdays, 9:30am–10:30am
These chair or standing exercises are
designed for functional strength training
and improved range of motion for seniors
65+. Beginner/Intermediate-level focuses
on the correct technique, learning proper
movements and building endurance.
Advanced-level moves at a quicker pace,
performing exercises that build strength,
flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.
Cost: Free M/ $4C
Monday Morning
Excursions
To make a reservation, please call the
transportation line, (703) 537-3070, where
you can hear detailed information about the
upcoming trips and leave a message. You
will receive a confirmation call back.
Cost: $8M JCCNV/ $12C for round-trip
transportation. You must pay in
advance. After you receive a
confirmation call from Michele
Endick, checks, payable to the JCCNV,
can either be left at the front desk
in an envelope for Michele or mailed
to the JCCNV, attention: Michele
Endick.
Your reservation is not confirmed on a trip
until your check is received. No refunds are
made unless we are able to fill your reserved
space. Please notify Michele in advance of
trip if you must cancel. A minimum number
of participants is required on all trips.
Questions? Contact Michele Endick at (703)
537-3095. See page 50 for trip policies.
Upcoming trips include: Tour of the Seasons
exhibit at the Freer Gallery, guided tour
of the magnificent murals in the Interior
Department, trip to the DEA Museum with
a special introductory highlights talk by
a staff member, outing to view the cherry
blossoms and the new MLK Memorial,
kosher food shopping for Passover, tour
the National Academy of Science and other
interesting excursions. See future issues of
The Voice newsletter for details.
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Thursdays at the J
Thursdays, noon–2pm
(unless otherwise noted)
Plan to attend our weekly program for active
adults. Bring a bag lunch (dairy or parve
only, please), unless otherwise noted, to
enjoy beforehand; the JCCNV will provide
the dessert and coffee. Bring a friend!
Active Retiree “Bingo Bash”
Thursday, January 12, noon–2:30pm
Noon: Lunch (bring dairy or parve)
12:30pm–2:30pm: Program
Enjoy games of bingo—we’ll even try some
unusual patterns.
There will be refreshments and small prizes
for winners! Join in the fun!
No RSVP—Just come!
The Kibbutz:
Social Paradise on Earth or a
Crazy Group of People?
Thursday, January 26, noon–2pm
12:30pm–2pm: Program
Presented by Yael Ingel, Community Shlicha
A kibbutz is a unique rural community; a
society dedicated to mutual aid and social
justice. The first Kibbutzim were established
around Israel 40 years before the country was
established. Today, there are 270 Kibbutzim
all around Israel. Today it’s hard to imagine
people living in a group, sharing everything
they have, including clothes, shoes, etc., but
this is how the Kibbutz functioned. What
enticed people to participate? We’ll learn
about this special phenomenon from a
firsthand “Kibbutznik,” our new Community
Shlicha, Yael Ingel. Some of the questions she
will address will be:
• What is a Kibbutz?
• How did Kibbutzim change over the years?
• What can we learn from the founders of
the Kibbutzim, who left everything they
knew and came to Israel to build a new
society?
Cost: Free M JCCNV/ $3C; refreshments will
be served
Civilian Conservation Corps
Thursday, February 9, noon–2pm
12:30pm–2pm: Program
Presented by: Mary Lipsey, Fairfax County
History Commissioner and President of
the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation
Association
President Franklin Roosevelt’s “volunteer
army,” the Civilian Conservation Corps, was
legislated by Congress on March 31, 1933,
in the midst of the Great Depression. Young,
single men, between the ages of 18 and 25,
were hired to engage in conservation projects
across the nation. The men were housed, fed
and educated. Today, the legacy of the CCC
can still be seen in state parks, roadways and
renovated historic homes, etc. Fairfax County
had camps at Fort Belvoir and Fort Hunt.
FDR’s pet project helped the enrollees and
their families survive the Depression. Learn
about this little remembered and seldom
honored organization.
Mary Lipsey’s previous presentations and
tours for our Active Retirees have been
wonderful and very well received by a large
number of attendees.
Cost: Free M JCCNV/ $3C; refreshments will
be served
“Musicali Tea” at Strathmore
Thursday, March 8, depart JCCNV 9:45am
return 3:15 pm
Enjoy a musical presentation by students
and faculty of the Levine School of Music at
the beautiful Music Center at Strathmore in
North Bethesda, MD. After the program, there
will be tea and sweet treats.
Lunch at Parkway Deli and Restaurant in
Silver Spring, MD, serving Jewish-style dishes,
will top off the day—think matzo ball soup,
deli sandwiches, pickles— and a wide variety
of other foods, too. All in all, this should be a
very enjoyable day with other active retirees.
The past performances have been wonderful!
Cost: $10M JCCNV/ $14C (includes bus
transportation and concert with postperformance refreshments.) Lunch
is a separate charge, choose from menu.
RSVP: Michele Endick, MicheleE@jccnv.org or
(703) 537-3095. Make check payable
to JCCNV with “3/8” in memo and bring
in or send to attn: Michele Endick,
Senior Adult Dept.
31st Annual Passover Seder for
Active Retirees & Friends
Thursday, March 29, 11am–2pm, JCCNV
Enjoy the beauty of the traditional Seder
service led by Rabbi Amy Perlin of Temple
B’nai Shalom. Meal includes gefilte fish,
soup, chicken, vegetables, dessert, wine, tea
and coffee. A vegetarian menu is available.
Catering is provided by Marta Palchik’s
Gourmet Catering. Register early as this
sit-down, white-tablecloth catered event is
always well attended.
January 6
We will discuss Spies of the Balkans by
Alan Furst.
February 3
Sheila Miller will lead a discussion on
Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks.
March–May
See future issues of The Voice newsletter
for details.
Note: Registration deadline is March 22.
To register, call (703) 323-0880 or
register in person at JCCNV.
Cost: $26M JCCNV, Active Retiree Group,
or Member of Bethlehem Lutheran
Church/ $30 Guest of Member/ $41C
Code: #2959
3rd Annual Active Retiree Theme
Day: “The Wild West”
Thursday, April 26, noon–2:30pm
Dress up in cowboy/cowgirl gear for a fun
afternoon of “Wild West” fun. We’ll have
square dancing, an informative talk, a movie
and/or other activities! Our previous theme
days (2009–Hawaiian, 2010–Hippie Fest)
were great fun with costumes, food, dancing
and activities.
Buffet lunch with foods appropriate to the
theme will be provided. Please join us for this
year’s theme day! Watch for details on cost
and specific activities of the day in upcoming
Voice newsletters.
See future issues of The Voice newsletter for
dates and details of other January–May 2012
programs.
Active Adult Groups
Monthly Programs
First Friday Book Group
Calling All Readers!
If you enjoy discussing books with men
and women of varied backgrounds and life
experiences, this group is for you. Spring
book selections will appear in The Voice,
the bimonthly program guide, or you can
contact Pam Wiener to confirm date and
book selections.
Creative Writing Group
Writing Your Life Story
Mondays, January 9, February 13, March 12,
April 9 and May 14
10:45am–12:15pm
Coordinator: Carol Backman
Write your life stories as a legacy for family
and friends. If it’s important for you to tell
your children, grandchildren and friends
who you are and what you did, this group
will help you write, organize and self-publish
your life story as a legacy for those you value.
Contact Pam Wiener for details.
Friday Morning
at the Movies
Fridays, January 27, February 24, March 30,
April 20, May 18
Join us for a movie; we’ll provide coffee or
tea. Discussion will follow the film if there is
enough interest.
Movie selections will appear in future issues
of The Voice.
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Everyone Welcome!
JCCNV Adult
Outreach Programs
Searching for a Jewish connection, a place
to meet new friends, to enrich your life with
an exciting variety of activities and day trips
but don’t live close to the JCCNV? Check
out the Active Retiree Outreach groups listed
on the following pages for the one near
you. Programs and activities are subject to
change, so confirm beforehand.
Alexandria Active
Retiree Group
3830 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 370-9400
All weekly group meetings are held at
Beth El Hebrew Congregation. The group
meets every Wednesday at 10:30am (unless
otherwise noted). Newcomers are always
welcome! Bring a dairy lunch. Coffee and
dessert will be provided. Programs are
subject to change. Contact Shelly Rosenstein,
(703) 537-3062.
Cost: $2M JCCNV or synagogue/ $4C
(pay at door unless otherwise specified)
Inclement Weather
If Fairfax County schools are closed or have a
delayed opening, there will be no program at
Beth El. Contact Shelly at (703) 537-3062.
“Musicali Tea” at Strathmore
Thursday, March 8, depart Temple Beth El (if
enough participants), 9:45am; return 3pm
(Note: This is a Thursday.)
Enjoy a musical presentation by students
and faculty of the Levine School of Music at
the beautiful Music Center at Strathmore in
North Bethesda, MD. After the program, we
will enjoy tea and cookies.
Lunch at Parkway Deli and Restaurant in
Silver Spring, MD, serving Jewish-style
dishes, will top off the day—think matzo ball
soup, deli sandwiches, pickles—and a wide
variety of other foods, too. All in all, this
should be a very enjoyable day with other
active retirees.
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Cost: $10M JCCNV/ $14C (includes bus
transportation, concert and
postconcert refreshments.) Lunch is a
separate charge, choose from menu.
RSVP: Shelly Rosenstein, (703) 537-3062 or
ShellyRosestein@yahoo.com
dates and details of upcoming programs for
January–May 2012.
Active Retirees
7612 Old Ox Road, Fairfax Station
The group meets once a month on
Wednesday at 10:30am (unless otherwise
noted). Newcomers are always welcome!
Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Schedule is subject to change, so confirm
beforehand with Michele Endick at
meoe46@aol.com, (703) 537-3095.
(pay at door unless otherwise
specified)
Inclement Weather
If Fairfax County schools are closed or
delayed, the Active Retiree program at
Temple B’nai Shalom is canceled. Contact
Michele (703) 537-3095.
Hidden History of
Northern Virginia
Exploring Our Secret Past
Wednesday, January 25, 10:30am–noon
Presented by Chuck Mills, author of 38 books
of history and historical fiction; producer and
co-host of “Virginia Time Travel,” a monthly
history television show that airs in Northern
Virginia; and author of numerous newspaper
and magazine articles pertaining to historical
subjects.
This fascinating book of often overlooked
stories of Northern Virginia “highlights the
important role that this region played in our
nation’s history from the colonial period
to modern time. Included are tales of the
Rebel blockade of the Potomac River, the
imprisonment of German POWs at super
secret Fort Hunt during WWII and the
building of the Pentagon on the same site
and in the same configuration as Civil Warera Fort Runyon. Meet Annandale’s ‘bunny
man’ who inspired one of the country’s
wildest and scariest urban legends; learn
about the slaves in Alexandria’s notorious
slave pens; and witness suffragists dragged
from in front of the White House and
imprisoned in the Occoquan workhouse.”
Also included will be “stories of Alexandria
hometown boy Robert E. Lee… and other
colorful tales of the people and events that
left their imprints on Northern Virginia and
the nation. Book signing and sale will follow
presentation.
Cost: $2M JCCNV or synagogue/ $4C, pay at
the program
Light breakfast will be served.
RSVP: Michele Endick, meoe46@aol.com or
(703) 537-3095
Looking Back with Humor
at Israel’s Traumatic History
Through the Books of
Meir Shalev
Wednesday, March 14, 10:30am–noon
Presented by: Yael Ingel, Community Shlicha
Meir Shalev is one of the most well-known
authors in Israel. His books are bestsellers
and have been translated into more than 15
languages. Shalev describes life in Israel in
her first decades of existence, with comments
on agricultural small settlements, consisting
of a very hard and rough life, described by
the author with much humor and love for
humanity.
The presentation will answer the following
questions as well:
• How is Israeli society reflected in Israeli
literature?
• Which Israeli won the Nobel Prize for
literature?
A discussion about famous Israeli authors
will be included. All in all, a very informative
and interesting talk. This is a wonderful
opportunity to meet our new shlicha,
Yael Ingel.
Cost: $2M JCCNV or synagogue/ $4C, pay at
the program
Light breakfast will be served.
RSVP: Michele Endick, meoe46@aol.com,
(703) 537-3095
See future issues of The Voice newsletter
for dates and details of other upcoming
programs for January–May 2012.
Beth Sholom Temple
Savvy Seniors
805 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg
The group meets on the second Tuesday
of the month at 11am (unless otherwise
Bring a dairy lunch. Coffee and dessert will
be provided. Activities are subject to change,
so confirm beforehand with Sheila Budoff at
BSTsavvyseniors@gmail.com, or
(703) 537-3068.
Inclement Weather
If Stafford County schools are closed, our
Active Retiree program is canceled. If schools
have a delayed opening, we will hold the
program at Beth Sholom at the regular time.
Contact Sheila (703) 537-3068.
January–May 2012.
Leisure World
in Lansdowne
19375 Magnolia Grove Square,
Lansdowne, VA
The group meets on the third Monday of the
month at 10:30am (unless otherwise noted).
Newcomers are always welcome! Activities are
subject to change, so confirm beforehand with
Sheila Budoff at Leesburgseniors@gmail.com
or (703) 537-3068.
Cost: $2M JCCNV or synagogue, Leisure
World/ $4C
Inclement Weather
If Loudoun County schools are closed, the
program at Leisure World at the regular time.
January–May 2012.
Northern Virginia
Hebrew Congregation
Active Retirees
1441 Wiehle Avenue, Reston
The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of
the month at 10:30am (unless otherwise
Bring a dairy lunch. Coffee and dessert will
be provided. Activities are subject to change,
so confirm beforehand with Sheila Budoff at
Restonseniors@gmail.com or (703) 5373068.
Inclement Weather
If Fairfax County schools are closed, our
program at NVHC at the regular time.
January–May 2012.
Giving Circles
JCCNV Donor Societies
Dues and program fees cover less than 80%
of the JCCNV’s annual operating expenses.
We depend on the generous philanthropy of
individuals, corporations and foundations to
ensure our financial sustainability. Donating
69% of the funds raised throughout the year,
Trustee Circle and Chai Society members
are the cornerstone of the Center’s ability to
build a strong community based on Jewish
values. To learn more, contact Jeff Dannick,
JCCNV executive director at (703) 537-3023
or JeffD@jccnv.org.
We would like to thank the following
individuals, agencies and corporations—
members of the JCCNV Trustee and Chai
Society Giving Circles—for their generous
contributions:
Trustee Circle Members
As of 11/1/11
Anonymous
Tanya and Stephen Bodzin ^
Jane and Scott Brown ^
Jenny and Michael Closter ^
Cindy and Lee Cohen ^
Mindy and Warren Cohen
Susan Dorfman
Fairfax County’s Consolidated
Community Funding Pool
Susie and Michael Gelman through
the Morningstar Foundation ^
Alexander Greenbaum Philanthropic Fund
Judy and Eugene Greenberg ^
Jean and Paul Gurman ^
Marilyn and Michael Hausfeld
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish
Campus Life
Jane and Phil Hochberg through
the Children’s Charities Foundation
Jewish Agency for Israel
The Jewish Federation of
Greater Washington ^
Irene and Eddie Kaplan
Kay and Stan Klein
Majestic Limousine ^
Arlene and Robert Kogod ^
Sherri and Howard Kohr
Amy and Alan Meltzer and the
Meltzer Group ^
Military to Medicine, Inova Health System ^
Rabbi Amy and Gary Perlin
Connie and Al Pesachowitz ^
Harry and Zoe Poole Foundation
The Potomac Marlins
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Sandra and Melvin Rosenblatt
Susan and Steve Rosenblum
Carol Gordon and Steve Rosenthal
Joan and Don Sacarob ^
Roberta and Isadore Schoen
Saul Schottenstein Foundation B
Jill and Cary Schwartzbach
Maureen and Bob Shapiro ^
B.J. and Allon Shiff ^
Charles E. Smith Family Foundation ^
United Jewish Endowment Fund ^
Roland Vaughan ^
Debbie and Mark Weber ^
Deborah and David Yaffe ^
Jean Schiro-Zavela and Vance Zavela
^ These Trustees are also members of a newly
formed group of supporters called Chai
Society, which recognizes that the life of the
JCCNV depends on our ability to financially
support general operations in addition to
dedicated programmatic support.
Chai Society Members
As of 11/1/11
Eva Chaiken
Marcia Mofson and Jeff Dannick
Sophie and Howard Hoffman
Laura and Michael Williams
Donations
June 1–September 30, 2011
Aquatics
Moon’s Swim Team and Club
Tamara Gelboin
Eileen and Steven Salinsky
Lisa and Joseph Shelhorse
BASE (Before- and After-School Enrichment)
Betsy and Chip McArdle, in appreciation of
the BASE program and staff
Karen and Jim Stern, in memory of Delores
Snyder, wife of E. Philip Snyder
Beth El Early Childhood Learning Center
Natalie, John and Sophie Hansen, in honor
of Dina Backer and Alison Kerlin
Book Festival
Judy and Gene Greenberg
Camp Scholarship
Shelley Adler
Janet and Ben Flammey
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Community Engagement (includes donations
to the FACETS program)
Laurie and Dave Albert
Janet and Murray Horwitz
Annandale Rotary Foundation, Inc.
Congregation Ner Shalom
Gesher Jewish Day School
Jewish National Fund
Marriott International, Inc.
Early Childhood (including sponsors of the
Reggio Emelia Exhibit)
Anonymous
Happy Birthday to Brooklyn Levy
Angel Rivera and Alice Benmaman
Tanya and Steve Bodzin (Max’s
grandparents), in honor of Miss Amanda &
Miss Tracy
Shane and James Fagan
Sarah and Michel Fisher
Iris and Ken Harris
Isidore and David Horowitz
Emily Baker and Tom Heil
Jennifer and David Horowitz
Sarah Zevin and Alfonso Lopez
Marganita and Gregg Mervis
Tracy and Evan Morris
Jennifer Reyes
Stephanie White and Brian Schonfeld
2011 Fall Fundraiser
Marsha and Bruce Alter, Mazel Tov Judy
Faye Austin
Sandy and Lenny Barmak
Jill and Howard Berman
Baila Bierman
Cookie and Nelson Blitz
Marjorie and Frank Botelho, Mazel Tov Judy
Joan and Henry Botuck
Gloria Brissman, in honor of Dotty
and Al Fuchsman
Thomas Buckley
Anne and Jules Cohen
Maxine and Dan Cohen
Cindy and Lee Cohen
Hillary and Ari Dallas
Bobbie Ebert
Joan and Lester Edelman
Deborah Swichkow and Raymond Ellis
Leslie Frieden and Seth Feldman
Diane and Norm Fertman
Candy and Ken Frankel
Liz and Paul Frommer
Dotty and Al Fuchsman
Randi and David Fuchsman
Maxine and Norman Gelfand,
Mazel Tov Judy
Stephanie and Richard Golden,
Mazel Tov Judy
Michelle and Alan Goldman,
Mazel Tov Judy
Myra and Gordon Gondos
Joyce and Bernard Grand
Dara and Josh Greene
Adele and Irving Greenspon
Jean and Paul Gurman
Diane and Bill Hampel
Nogah and Rob Helfant
Philippa Hindman
Melissa and Steve Hochberg
Carol Ischinger
Rabbis Jinny and Brett Isserow
Talya and Rabbi David Kalender
Trish Kent
Debbie and Chet Kessler
Kay and Stan Klein
Elinor Klivans
Deborah and William Larson
Natalie and Julian Levine
Enid and Jerry Liess
Bonnie and David Massarik
Alice and Marc Nerenstone
Linda and Dale Otterness
Judy and Howard Polivy
Alison Rose
Sandy and Mel Rosenblatt
Jody and Barry Saffran
Larry Sanders and Rita Bloom
Barbara and Stephen Saperstone
Jill and Cary Schwartzbach
Samantha and Peter Seigman
Maureen and Bob Shapiro
BJ and Allon Shiff
Bertha Shostak
Pearl Shuman
Lynne and Jim Sprung, Mazel Tov Judy
Merle and Mike Toobin
Ruth Ungerleider
Roland Vaughan
Linda and Larry Vogel
Linda Recht and Bob Watts
Pam and Mark Wiener, Mazel Tov Judy
2011 Fall Fundraiser Corporate Advertisers
and Underwriters
Auto Buying Service, Inc.
Advocating 4 Education
American Service Center Associates
Bodzin and Golub PC
Casual Adventure
Cohen, Dowd & Madsen
Dominion Jewelers
Euro Stone Craft
Fishman Law
GoldenBoot Soccer
Hair Cuttery
Inova Health System
Dr. Andrew Holzman and The Laser
Centers-Tysons Corner
Jefferson Funeral Chapel
Law Office of Michael D. Toobin
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Monticello Homes, Inc.
Ryan Enterprises, Inc.
The Woodlands
Thornton Service, Inc.
VanEch Studio
W & L Sales Company, Inc.
Virginia Barristers Alliance, Inc.
Corporation
Family Programming
Deirdre and Dale Aragon
Irene and Andy Ilachinski
In Kind Donations
Elaine Golden
Barbara Holleb
June Tylenda
Hilary Wexler
2011 International Jewish Film Festival
Sue and Rabbi Bruce Aft
Congregation Adat Reym
Dara and Josh Greene
Janet and Murray Horwitz, in honor of
Sandi and David Kleinman
Samantha and Peter Seigman
BJ and Allon Shiff
Anita Turk
Roland Vaughan
Fine Arts
Bobbie Ebert
General Operations
Rosalyn and Marc Busman
Eva Chaiken
Cindy and Lee Cohen
America’s Charities
Children’s Charities Foundation, Inc., via
The Hochberg Foundation
Network for Good
REACH Sports Marketing Group, Inc.
The Morningstar Foundation
Dotty and Al Fuchsman
Judy and Gene Greenberg
Jean and Paul Gurman
Deborah Kunin
Lucy and Mark Lapidus
Amy and Alan Meltzer
Kim Nguyen
Joe Nizhnikov
Michelle and David Pearlstein
Alison Rose
Claire Rubin
BJ and Allon Shiff
Robin Shoemaker
Anita Turk
United Way of Central &
Northeastern Connecticut
United Way of Greater Toledo
United Way of the National Capital Area
Roland Vaughan
Mark Weinstein
Eva and Scott Whitfield
Senior Adult Department
Susan Dorfman
Bobbie Ebert
Lawrence Edwards
Janet and Murray Horwitz
Eli Meltzer, in memory of Ann, Sam,
Dr. Donald Meltzer
Robert Nehorayoff
Marcia and Leslie Platt
Paulette Schleimer, in honor of
Michael Leavitt
Pearl Shuman
Jane Sneiderman Stokar, in memory of
Paul Rosenstein
Ruth Ungerleider
The Woodlands
Joseph B Yesselman
Volunteer Shlichut Program
Congregation Agudas Achim
Congregation Sha’Are Shalom
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish
Campus Life
Sherri and Howard Kohr
The Morningstar Foundation
Joan and Don Sacarob Temple B’nai Shalom
Temple Rodef Shalom
Special Needs
Alexander Greenbaum Philanthropic
Fund II
Children’s Charities Foundation, Inc.,
via The Abraham and Freida Hochberg
Foundation
Stacy and Julio De La O
Alex Pilotti
Saul Schottenstein Foundation B
Corporation, ReelAbilities
Bruun Whitehead
Sports and Fitness
Sara and Rob Clarke
High Sierra Pools, Inc.
Kristin Loiacono and Jason Oxman
Betty Martin
Hannah Phillips
Karyn Selko
Roland Vaughan
Alexei Volkov
Corporate Sponsors Fall into Fitness 5K
JSS, Inc., Silver Sponsor
Twins Ace Hardware, Bronze Sponsor
Teens
B’nai B’rith Northern Virginia-Uriah P. Levy
Lodge
Northern Virginia
Jewish Congregations
Adat Reyim
adatreyim.org
Springfield, VA • (703) 569-7577
Agudas Achim Congregation
agudasachim-va.org
Alexandria, VA • (703) 998-6460
Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation
bethchaverim.org
Ashburn, VA • (703) 391-8669
Bethelhebrew.org
Alexandria, VA • (703) 370-9400
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Beth Sholom Temple
Temple Beth Torah
bethsholomtemple.org
Fredericksburg, VA • (540) 373-4834
bethtorah.net
Centreville, VA • (703) 263-2252
Chabad Campuses
chabadva.org
Ahavat Israel (Congregation)
Fairfax, VA • (703) 426-1980
tbs-online.org
Fairfax Station, VA • (703) 764-2901
Temple Rodef Shalom
Chabad of Alexandria
Alexandria, VA • (703) 370-2774
Chabad of Reston-Herndon
(571) 594-6490 • www.chabadrh.org
Chabad @ Tysons
Vienna, Virginia • (703) 356-3451
Congregation Beth Emeth
bethemeth.org
Herndon, VA • (703) 860-4515
Congregation Etz Hayim
etzhayim.net
Arlington, VA • (703) 979-4466
olamtikvah.org
Fairfax, VA • (703) 425-1880
Congregation Sha’are Shalom
sha-areshalom.org
Leesburg, VA • (703) 737-6500
Congregation Yad Shalom
yadshalom.com
Centreville, VA • (703) 579-6079
Kol Ami, The Northern Virginia
Reconstructionist Community
kolaminvrc.org
Annandale, VA • (571) 271-8387
Ft. Belvoir Jewish Congregation
Ft. Belvoir, VA • (703) 806-4196
Ner Shalom
nershalomva.com
Woodbridge, VA • (703) 878-6904
Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation
nvhcreston.org
Reston, VA • (703) 437-7733
Shoreshim
restonshoreshim.org
Reston, VA • (703) 437-4332
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templerodefshalom.org
Falls Church, VA • (703) 532-2217
Jewish Day Schools
Gan Israel Academy
Kindergarten–1st grade
Fairfax, VA
(703) 426-1980 • ganisraelnova.org
Gesher Jewish Day School
Kindergarten–8th grade
Fairfax, VA
(703) 978-9789 • Gesher-jds.org
Welcome New and
Returning Members
Effective 6/1/2011 through 9/30/11
Hyera and Stephen Ahn
Ema Ajminska
Michelle and Martin Akerman
Martha and Morris Amitay
Kathleen Andrews
Deirdre and Dale Aragon
Kathy Callahan and Tino Aragon
Anne Avery
Mridula and Girish Banaji
Kamna and Vikas Bangia
Jason Barash
Liana Miranda-Valido and Derek Baxter
Dona Beaston
Kimberly Beckett
Rachel and Mark Bergman
Joan Blair
Aurelee Blanco
Bernice Blosser
Jackson Boehman
Betty Boyd
Beatrix Kozma and Jon Boyens
Amy and Kevin Brandt
Maya and Scott Brewer
Ericka and Brad Brewington
Sandra and Scott Bruner
Joanna and David Bujard
Ethel Bungard
Sensimone Williams and Lamar Bunts
Susan and Daniel Burke
Stacy and Mathew Burke
Jayne and Sean Burke
Lisa and Scott Burns
Patricia Burshem
Rosalyn and Marc Busman
Steve Butcher
Heather Caldwell
Zoe Campbell
Matthew Canter
Tina and Mike Cariola
Holly and Matthew Carr
Scott Cary
Kimberley and Adam Cetron
Insook Cha and Sung Won Kim
Veronica Chambers
Jennifer and Jeffrey Champagne
Myung Chang and Daniel Chang
Ya-Han and Kuang Fu Chen
Joanne and Yonng Choe
Maria Garcia-Frias Clark and Virgil Clark
Pamela Clarken
Joanna and Brain Cleary
Marie and Dewey Cochran
Rachel and Daniel Cohen
Tamara and Jeffrey Cohen
Amy Herlich and Josh Cohen
Cindy and Lee Cohen
Haihong Hu and Peter Cohoon
Lucy and Elliott Connor
Amy and Blake Converse
Regina Pana-Cryan and Roger Cryan
Deann and Scott Cummis
Mariya Curry
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Marian Delmore
David Deza
Tajindar Dhillon
Marcella and Michael Dinolfo
Joyce and Robert Dorosin
Paul Driessen
Anxia Du
Suli Chen and Qiang Duan
Stuart Eder
Carla Lopez-Edmunds and Anton Edmunds
Barbara and Andrew Effron
Pamela and Jordan Eichelbaum
David Elliot
Quin Elson
Orna and Benjamin Enav
Jill and Kenneth Epstein
Marika Evans
Marilyn Feldman and John Krug
Leslie Freiden and Seth Feldman
Marnie and Howard Fienberg
Linda Kay and Jason Figley
Barbara and James Finkel
Lorraine Fischer
Rita Fishbein
Susan and William Flood
Catherine Foley
Robert Forst
Zipora and Mordechai Frank
Alicia and Elan Freedy
Rebecca Greene and Brian Freeman
Sara Marie Massee and Jeff French
Nicole and Bill Gage
Rebecca Gale
John Gallagher
Stephanie Aaronson and Sean Gallucci
Joan and William Gamber
Andrea Gardner
Stephanie and Timothy Geis
Julie and Michael Troy Gerock
Leila and Benjamin Getto
Lea Getz
Melissa and Scott Gillis
Qian Wang and Alex Glazamitsky
Stuart Glickman
Caleb Goertel
Cameron Goewey
Jake Gold
Bonnie and David Goldberg
Traci and Eliot Goldberg
Sandra Goldfarb
Nancy and Robert Goldsmith
Michael Gorman
Joyce Grand
Judy and Eugene Greenberg
Elizabeth and Charles Griffin
Lily and Mitchell Grossman
Carollyn and Edward Gubanich
Rosalynn and Aung Gye
Nicole Yakatan and Steven Hamberg
Linda Hammack
Minako Oka and David Hanig
Robert Hansen
Margaret Harritt
Marilyn and Michael Hausfeld
Michelle and Hans Hirsch
Vivian Nguyen and Van Hoang
Traci Hodges
Sophie and Howard Hoffman
Louis Hofheimer
Pauline and Herman Hohauser
Ruth and Charles Holtzman
Gary Holtzman
Stephanie Berg and Patrick Horn
Barbara Ingber Sontz
Ellen and Michael Ingson
Carol Ischinger
Krishnaprasad Jayaraj
Bill Jenkins
Larkin Jennings
Joshua Jeong
Heather Young and Craig Kaltner
Steve Kaplan
Cydney Kasenetz
Lois and Richard
Jean Keitz
Patrick Kerrigan
Jung and Dae Kim
Sukmin Kim
Junghwa and Tae Kim
Galya and Scott Kimpton
Al King
Susan and Robb Kleinman
Cindy Koch
Hannah Konigsberg
Narsimha Koppula
Sujit Koppula
Maria and Lester Koransky
Jennifer and John Koutsouftikis
Nancy and Larry Krakover
Christina and Jeff Kramer
Jonathan Kraushaar
Alex and Deborah Kyle
Stephanie and Alexander
Lynette Larson
Jeffrey Latker
Margaret and Peter Latkin
Philip Lavietes
Jihye Lee
Shiwoo Lee
Alan Lemberg
Mimi and Len Levine
Esther and Dan Levitan
Lucretia and Alexander
Antonella Escudero and David Levy
Felicia Levy
Sharon and Morris Levy
Sun Kim and Chris Lieu
Hanah Lee and Huingchul Lim
Jennifer and Jeff Lindeblad
Amy Liskow and Seth Locke
Kristen Loiaconoand Jason Oxman
Sarah and Alfonso Lopez
Caroline Elliott-Loughney and
Dr. Patrick Loughney
Maria Teresa and Prem Manchanda
Camelia and Robert Martin
Deborah and Michael
Chase Mayekar
Stacey and Frank McClintick
Mary Meredith
Bonnie and Michael Miller
Rona and Alan Moshell
Limor and Shalom Mozar
Matthew Mumbach
Patricia and Edward Murphy
Amanda and Kevin Musslewhite
Jiheun Nam
Otilia and Valentin Neacsu
Jeremy Nelson
Hung Nguyen
Stephanie and Kim Nimmo
Linda and Lawrence
Patricia O’Brien
Amy and Lewis Oleinick
Dr. Denise Armellini and Mr. Matias Olman
Varda and Jim Orrel
Norton and Annette Paley
Hyeonwoo Park
Sara Passman
Elizabeth Peacy
Jack Picco
Denise Podolski
Ginny and Jeff Pollack
Beverly Powell
Pearl Zhou and Steve Qiu
Debra and Mark Randall
Wilma Ratner
Gail Reggio
Steven Reiter
Jeff Roberts
Isidoro Rodriquez
Senng Yun and Sangman
Jane and Chuck Roper
Alison Rose
Fran Rosenstein
Aleece and Stephen Rothandler
Janet Rowlands
Richard Runyon
Amy Ruskin
Alicia and Barak Salmoni
Martha and Alberto Sandoval
Barbara and Stephen Saperstone
Clair Sassin
Sarah Kline and Andrew Schechter
Jennifer and Michael Scher
Sidney and Richard Seracino
Faye and Scott Serkin
Karen Shepard
Marla Shuman
Jennifer and Kurt Silver
Ms. Devon Singer and Ms. Samantha Mairano
Carole Smith
Amy and Kevin Snyder
Ipyana Critton and Anthony Spencer
Leonard Steber
Denise Michel and David Stein
Emily and David Steinau
Jesse Strong
Elena and Matthew Sullivan
Jennifer and Sean Sullivan
Tina and Robert Swallow
Lyssa and Mark Tasky
Patrick and Alicia Thomas
Kim and Kurt Ulrich
Betty and Francis Van Nuys
Margery Van Vleet
Cynthia and Marius Vassiliou
Helga and Igor VIchnevsky
Maria Villavicencio
Nora and Michael Vish
Sharon and Jerome VItner
Bret Wagner
Farzana and Robert Walcott
Theodore Walton
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Kimberly and Matthew
Linda Recht and Bob Watts
Sarah Elpern and Bruce Waxman
Robert Weiner
Karen Tovey and Edward Weiss
Sara and Shawn Weissman
Margaret and Robert Wilson
Beverly and Arthur Wise
Elise Mellinger and Elliot Wu
Mara Yachnin
Banhua and Saonghu Yan
Sung Yim
Jeong Uk Yu
Jae Suk Yun
Amy and Chris Zganjar
Lingya Sun and Fei Zhao
Xiaoyan and Wenjie
Bernadine and Stuart Zissu
Behare and Matthew Zweig
We accept donations of gently used books,
which we sell to raise funds to purchase new
books for our library. No periodicals, please.
JCCNV Policies
Credit is given for classes if one cancels after
the first meeting and before the second.
The credit amount is prorated, less a $7
processing fee. Credits must be presented at
the time of use to be valid. Credits cannot be
used toward membership, preschool tuition,
day care or camp fees. Other restrictions may
apply.
Jewish Heritage Video Collection
The Jewish Heritage Video Collection is
partially underwritten in memory of George
Elpern and the Video Library Fund.
The JCCNV maintains a comprehensive video
library of more than 200 films with Jewish
content, thanks to the Jewish Heritage Video
Foundation. The collection ranges from light
comedies to “Schindler’s List” and “Shine” as
well as a large selection of foreign, Holocaust
and children’s films.
There are also study guides for educators
dealing with topics such as assimilation, antiSemitism, Jewish identity, intermarriage, Jewish
humor and Jewish love and marriage. These
are available, with accompanying videos, free
of charge to schools, synagogues and church
groups. For more information, contact Pam
Wiener at (703) 537-3061, PamW@jccnv.org.
Library
The library is partially underwritten by the
Lynne Ran and Eleanor Finkelstein Library
Fund.
The JCCNV library is located in the adult
lounge. Browse through our extensive selection
of fiction and nonfiction books with Judaic
themes. The library is open to members during
building hours, unless in use, and operates on
the honor system. To check out a book, fill out
a card with your name and phone number and
leave it at the front desk. Return the book to the
front desk.
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Please Help
The JCCNV Is Missing Library Books!
If you have library books that you are no
longer using, please return them to the front
desk. Thank you.
Refund Policy
Full cash refunds will be given if the JCCNV
cancels an activity due to insufficient
enrollment. Cancellation prior to the first
day of the session will incur a $7 handling
charge that is deducted from any refund.
No refunds will be processed for one-time
programs after the program has begun.
Adult/Cultural Arts
Carla Rosenfeld
(703) 537-3060
CarlaR@jccnv.org
NoVA Int’l Jewish Film Festival Director
Roz Engels
(703) 537-3026
RozE@jccnv.org
Fine Arts Coordinator
Irene Gavin
(703) 537-3063
IreneG@jccnv.org
Camps
Director of Teen Programming
and School-Age Camps
Nori White
(703) 537-3041
NoriW@jccnv.org
Camp Shalom Director (School-Age)
Jessica Tischler
(703) 537-3031
JessicaT@jccnv.org
Kashruth Policy
Camp Achva Registrar
The JCCNV observes kashruth, which
requires a strict separation of meat and
dairy foods. All food and drink brought
into the Center must be dairy or parve. For
information, please call the JCCNV.
Karen Stern
(703) 537-3029
KarenS@jccnv.org
JCCNV Staff
Paula Cole
(703) 537-3049
PaulaC@jccnv.org
Executive Staff
Kef Sports Clinics
Director
Executive Director
Jeff Dannick
(703) 537-3023
JeffD@jccnv.org
Director
Associate Executive Director
Amy Vermillion
(703) 537-3038
AmyV@jccnv.org
Sara Moore
(703) 537-3024
SaraM@jccnv.org
Camp Ahava
Camp Coordinator
Assistant Executive Director
Marc Jacob
(703) 537-3025
MarcJ@jccnv.org
Accounting
Bookkeeper
Raquel Zohary
(703) 537-3085
RaquelZ@jccnv.org
Sarah David
(703) 537-3086
SarahD@jccnv.org
Camp K’Tona Too
(JCCNV/Beth El Preschool Camp)
Director
Dina Backer
(703) 537-3084
DinaB@jccnv.org
JCCNV/Beth El Preschool Camp
Assistant Camp Director
Fairfax
School-Age Services
Ali Kerlin
(703) 537-3084
AlisonK@jccnv.org
Director
Director of Teen Programming and
School-Age Camps
Camp Ahava
Registrar
Jennafer Curran
(703) 537-3077
JennC@jccnv.org
Clerical
Executive Assistant
Marcy Mandel
(703) 537-3054
MarcyM@jccnv.org
Amy Vermillion
(703) 537-3038
AmyV@jccnv.org
Nori White
(703) 537-3041
NoriW@jccnv.org
Early Childhood Learning Center
Director
Director of School-Age Programming
Amit Hickman
(703) 537-3051
AmitH@jccnv.org
Assistant Director of School-Age Programming
Family Programming Coordinator/
Administrative Assistant
Matt Frank
(703) 537-3065
MattF@jccnv.org
Sarah Arkin
(703) 537-3030
SarahA@jccnv.org
Community Engagement
Director
Laurie Albert
(703) 537-3064
LaurieA@jccnv.org
Coordinator
Brittanie Werbel
(703) 537-3019
BrittanieW@jccnv.org
Community Shlicha
Yael Ingel
(703) 537-3034
Yael@jccnv.org
Development
Coordinator
Michelle Pearlstein
(703) 537-3033
MichelleP@jccnv.org
Family Services Department
Director
Amy Brinko
(703) 537-3039
AmyB@jccnv.org
Jessica Wijas Vandell
(703) 537-3096
JessicaW@jccnv.org
Registrar
Karen Stern
(703) 537-3029
KarenS@jccnv.org
Registrar
Issayas Yona
(703) 323-0880
IssayasY@jccnv.org
Joelle Kelenson
(703) 537-3091
JoelleK@jccnv.org
Camp Ahava Coordinator/
Sarah David
(703) 537-3086
SarahD@jccnv.org
Marketing & Public Relations
An Ethical Start® Coordinator
Laura Adler
(703) 537-3036
LAdler@jccnv.org
Director
Debbie Blonder
(703) 537-3067
DebbieB@jccnv.org
Membership
Director
ECS Events Coordinator
Heidi Palchik
(703) 537-3042
HeidiP@jccnv.org
Juliana Quinteros
(703) 537-3077
JulianaQ@jccnv.org
Administrators
Registrar
Sheryl White
(703) 537-3027
SherylW@jccnv.org
Jennafer Curran
(703) 537-3077
JennC@jccnv.org
Alexandria
JCCNV/Beth El Hebrew
Congregation
Early Childhood Learning Center
Director
Dina Backer
(703) 537-3084
DinaB@jccnv.org
Program Coordinator
Ali Kerlin
(703) 537-3084
AlisonK@jccnv.org
Salta Steil
(703) 537-3017
SaltanatS@jccnv.org
NOVA Community Shlicha
Yael Ingel
(703) 537-3034
Yael@jccnv.org
Operations
Building Superintendent
Trong Nguyen
(703) 537-3048
TrongN@jccnv.org
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Sports and Wellness Director
Special Needs
Director
Special Needs Coordinator
Pam Wiener
(703) 537-3061
PamW@jccnv.org
Jessica Tischler
(703) 537-3031
JessicaT@jccnv.org
Senior Group Coordinators
Resource Specialist
Sheila Budoff
(703) 537-3068
Budoff3@cox.net
Melissa Hochberg
(703) 537-3040
MelissaH@jccnv.org
Michele Endick
(703) 537-3095
MicheleE@jccnv.org
Sports, Fitness &
Aquatics Department
Shelly Rosenstein
(703) 537-3062
ShellyRosenstein@yahoo.com
Paula Cole
(703) 537-3049
PaulaC@jccnv.org
New Americans Group Coordinator
Aquatics Director and
SFA Associate Director
Helen Getter
Senior Adult Department Assistants
Susan Dorfman
Sue Olesch
Dede Robinson
Allison Colman
(703) 537-3052
AllisonC@jccnv.org
Dance Director
Alicia Ronquillo
(703) 537-3037
AliciaR@jccnv.org
Dance Coordinator and
Brenda Forsley
(703) 537-3057
BrendaF@jccnv.org
Director
Group Fitness Coordinator
Keri Roberts
(703) 537-3028
KeriR@jccnv.org
Part-Time Trainers
Teo Albu
(703) 537-3053
TeoA@jccnv.org
David Astrow
Jane Hansen
Rachelle Lasken
Kasha Williamson
Fitness Director
Matt Alvin
(703) 537-3050
MattA@jccnv.org
Staff development is partially underwritten
by the following funds:
• Shirley & Charles Dondes Endowment
Fund for Leadership Development
• Jeffrey M. Karatz Development Fund
Thank You
In order to return as many dollars as possible directly to the special needs program,
individuals and businesses graciously underwrote components of the JCCNV Fall Gala.
In-Kind Professional Service Donations
Jazz Club Reception
Frame of Mine – Auction Framing
David Dolberg – Gala Photography
Carl Nubile – DJ Services (Young Professionals After-Party)
Randy Watts Designs of Washington, D.C. – Floral Design
Brad Stein – Trustee and Dessert Reception Keyboards
The Workhouse – Technical Sponsor for the Art Gallery and Auction
Underwritten by the Lawyers’ Circle
David A. Barsky, Krooth & Altman, LLP
Howard Berman, Esquire
Meiselman & Helfant, LLC
Richard Stahl of Stahl and Zelloe
Dotan Nitzberg Piano Performance
Underwriters
Elinor Klivans – Dessert Giveaways
Deborah Lesser and Pierre Murphy – Silent Art Auction
Pink Posey Florist – Boutonnieres
Virginia Barristers Alliance – Ishihara Film
Bowen McCauley Dance Performance
Underwritten by Patricia Kent and the Business Circle
Glory Days Grill
Gurman & Company, PLLC
Premium Lawn Care
Hair Cuttery
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Underwritten by the Doctors’ Circle
Dr. Alan Lemberg/Dr. Eric Furst
Dr. Gordon and Myra Gondos
Dr. Chet and Debbie Kessler
Dr. Larry and Kathy London
Dr. Cary and Jill Schwartzbach
Feldman Orthodontics
Golden Dental Associates
31st Annual JCCNV Gala Advertisers
The following companies supported this year’s gala.
Please show your support of these companies by patronizing their businesses.
Advocating 4 Education
STropf@adelphia.net 703.309.4805
Mercedez-Benz of Arlington
www.justmercedes.com 703.525.2100
Auto Buying Service
www.autobuyingservice.com 703.849.0080
Bodzin & Golub Law
www.bmhm.com 202.785.8885
Capitol Spine and Pain Centers
www.treatingpain.com 703.914.8000
Casual Adventure
www.casualadventure.com 703.527.0600
Cohen, Dowd & Madsen, LLC
www.makingeducationspecial.com 703.973.5510
Coyote Grille and Cantina
www.coyotegrille.com 703.591.0006
Deborah F. Larson
www.debbiehouses.com 703.905.7269
Dominion Jewelers
www.dominionjewelers.com 703.237.3737
Eruo Stone Craft
www.EuroStoneCraft.com 703.435.5551
Fishman Law, PLLC
www.fishmanlawpllc.com 571.210.0580
Freedom Bank
www.freedombankva.com 703.242.5300
GoldenBoot Soccer
www.goldenbootsoccer.com 703.287.0088
Gurman & Company, PLLC
www.gurman.com 703.591.7200
Hair Cuttery/ Ratner Companies
www.ratnerco.com 703.269.5400
Imperial Pools
www.imperial-pools.com 703.679.7665
Inova Health System
www.inova.org 703.645.2736
Jane Hansen/Jazzercise
www.jazzjcc.com 703.641.9637
Jefferson Funeral Homes
www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com 703.971.7400
Judy Ryan of Fairfax
www.judyryanoffairfax.com 703.425.1855
Lindamood Bell Learning Center
www.lindamoodbell.com 703.237.7695
Maggianos
www.maggianos.com 703.356.9000
Majestic Limousine
www.majesticlimoservice.com 703.273.4222
Michael Toobin Law Office
www.toobinlaw.com 703.354.7700
Monticello Homes
www.monticello-homes.com 703.425.0001
Mullen’s Markings Inc.
www.mullensmarkings.com 540.829.7277
National Maintenance Services 703.237.6655
Oasis Creative
www.oasiscreative.com 804.304.2814
PNC Bank
www.pnc.com 703.273.4004
Perfect Endings
www.perfectendingshairsalon.com 703.241.8220
ResponseTECH
www.responsetech.us 301.850.4620
Sports Fair
www.sportfairusa.com 703.524.9500
Steamline Swim Club
www.streamlineswimclub.com 703.927.6195
Swim with Beth
www.swimwithbeth.com
The Laser Center
www.tlcvision.com 703.556.9155
Dr. Andrew Holzman
www.tlcvision.com/centers/tysons-corner 703.556.9155
The Woodlands
www.thewoodlandsccrc.com 703.667.9800
Temple Bnai Shalom
www.tbs-online.org 703.764.2901
Thornton Service, Inc.
www. thorntonservice.com 240.683.6900
Trophy Mart
www.trophymart.com 703.750.9090
VanEch Studios
www.vanechstudio.com 703.598.1036
W&L Sales Co., Inc.
www.wlsales.com 717.441.7991
Edward Zetlin Law
www.zetlinlaw.com 703.379.0442
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The JCCNV Fall Gala program was made even more special with
contributions of in-kind gifts by the following individuals and companies:
Donor
Donation
Artisan Confections
Beau Totale Salon
Beyer Automotive Group
Jennifer & Scott Blacker
Bollywood Bistro
Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn
Brion’s Grill
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
Five Star Hair
Great American Restaurants
Hard Times Café
Honest Tea
Majestic Limousine Service
Main Street Landscape
Massage Envy
Maya’s Eye Photography
Michelle & David Pearlstein
My Pacific Pearls
Olam Tikvah Judaica Shop
Ooh La Lara
Red Hot & Blue
Roland Mesnier, Former White
House Pastry Chef
Rosenthal Fairfax Honda
Shapes Salon & Day Spa
Temple B’nai Shalom Judaica Shop
The Swiss Bakery & Pastry Shop
The Wine House
Twinbrook Florist
One 15-piece box
$100 gift certificate
Two car detailing services
Five Rosetta Stone language kits
Dinner for two
One night’s stay
$25 gift card
Dinner for two
Deluxe day of beauty
$25 gift card
Two $25 gift cards
Gift Basket
Limo service (up to four hours)
Design Consultation
Two one-hour massages
One hour photo session
SEACRET Dead Sea Minerals
nail care kit
Pearl necklace
Challah board
Personal fashion consultaion
Two $25 gift certificates
Signed copy of “A Sweet World
of White House Desserts”
Three free oil changes
$50 gift card
Donation
Custom cake
Wine class for two
Two $25 gift cards
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Program Registration Form
Shalom@jccnv.org
Please use one form per person and enclose a check made payable to the JCCNV, or provide your Visa, MasterCard or American Express
number, expiration date, security code and signature. All registrations must be submitted with payment.
PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT COMPLETELY.
Date _________________
o Male
o Female
Participants Name _______________________________ Middle _______________________ Last _______________________________
Parent/Guardian’s name if participant is a minor _________________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________ Apt.___________________________
City _________________________________________________ State _____________________ Zip ___________________________
Phone (H) __________________________ (Work/Cell) ____________________________ E-mail ______________________________
If Child, D.O.B. _________________________________ Age ______________ Grade ________________________________________
Is child enrolled in JCCNV day care on the day of this class? o Yes
o No
Emergency Contact Name and Phone __________________________________________________________________________________
CODE ACTIVITY
COST
__________________________ ____________________________________________________ $ ___________________________
__________________________
____________________________________________________
$ ___________________________
__________________________
____________________________________________________
$ ___________________________
__________________________ ____________________________________________________ $ ___________________________
I want to help support important programs at the JCCNV by making a donation to one or more of the following funds (suggested gift: $18).
Feel free to provide an alternative amount below for your 100% tax-deductible gift.
$________Family Programming $________Adult and Senior Adult Programming $________Sports Fitness & Aquatics Fund
$________Other:_______________________________________ Donation Total _________________ Grand Total_________________
Please check your member status below:
o Mishpacha (member) # _____________________________
Total Enclosed $ ________________________ o Check
TOTAL $ ____________________
o Associate o Chaverim (nonmember)
o VISA
o MasterCard
o American Express
Cardholder’s Name (please print) _____________________________________ Card Number _________________________________
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• Associate members pay Chaverim rates, except where stated.
• Guests of Mispacha must pay Chaverim rates.
Please consult your physician before beginning any physical activity or engaging in any physical program.
The JCCNV reserves the right to photograph and videotape activities for use in publicity and promotional materials.
Please notify the JCCNV in writing if you do not want your photo to be used.
8900 Little River Turnpike • Fairfax, VA 22031
www.jccnv.org • (703) 323-0880 • Fax (703) 323-1993
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10.31.06 - The day a preemie, who fit in her palms, stole the heart of a NICU nurse.
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Convenient Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Friday: 9:30am to 1:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
“She was the smallest baby I’d ever seen, weighing less than a pound. Right away,
however, I knew she was tough. She fought and fought. Today, my ‘miracle
patient,’ who I will never forget, is doing quite well. It’s a privilege to work with the
team at Inova and witness small miracles every day.”
- Patty, RNC
Clinical Educator, NICU, Inova Fairfax Hospital
Judaica objects make the home a sacred space.
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Circle Your Favorite Events and Plan to Attend!
Unless otherwise noted, programs listed are held at the JCCNV.
January
Camp, pages 21 and 23
Camp Promotional Day
Monday, January 16, 10:15am–1pm
Community, page 46
Comedy Night
Saturday, January 21, 7:45pm
Early Show: 8:30pm
Uncensored Late Show: 10pm
Israel, page 14
Jewish Geography and Getting Connected
Sunday, January 29, 4pm-6pm
February
March
April
Community, page 25
“Thinking Ahead: What’s On YOUR Special
Needs Agenda?”
Sunday, March 4, 12:30pm–5pm
Active Retirees, page 53
3rd Annual Theme Day “The Wild West”
Thursday, April 26, noon–2:30pm
Growing Jewish Families, page 11
3rd Annual Purim Pajama Party
Sunday, March 4, 6pm
May
Adults, page 46
Spring Trivia Night
Saturday, March 3, 7:45pm
Community Engagement, page 10
NoVA Yom Ha’Shoah Commemoration
At Gesher Jewish Day School
Sunday, April 22
Israel, page 14
Israel Night at the Movies
Thursday, March 15, 7:30pm
2nd Annual Wellness Retreat
Tuesday–Thursday, May 15–17
Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center,
Reisterstown, MD
Simcha Expo 2012
Sunday, March 18, 11am–3pm
June
Jewish Journeys, page 13
NoVA International Jewish Film Festival
Sunday, March 18–Tuesday, March 27
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, page 29
Cycle Fest
Sunday, June 3, 8am–noon, Fairfax Corner
Growing Jewish Families, page 11
Tu B’Shevat—Trees and Me!
Sunday, February 5, 10am
Thursday, March 22, 8:30am–3pm, JCCNV
Good Deeds Day 2012
Sunday, March 25
Community, page 25
ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival
February 1–9
Community, page 23
“Once Upon a Mattress”
31st Annual Passover Seder
Thursday, March 29, 11am–2pm
Israel, page 15
Sunday, June 3, noon–5pm, Fairfax Corner
8900 Little River Turnpike • Fairfax, VA 22031
www.jccnv.org • (703) 323-0880
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Simcha
Expo 2012
Bar/Bat
• Wedding
Baby
namingMitzvah
• Bar/Bat
Mitzvah • Sweet 16
Graduation • Wedding • 50th Wedding Anniversary
Northern Virginia’s
Premier Simcha Expo
Sunday, March 18, 2012
11am–3pm
JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA 22031
(Little River Turnpike at Guinea Road, 1 mile West of the Beltway)
Free and Open to the Public
703.537.3064 • LaurieA@jccnv.org • www.shalomnova.org/simchaexpo
If you are a vendor and would like to participate in the Expo, visit
www.shalomnova.org/simchaexpo to download the registration form.
GESHER
Jew i s h D ay S ch o o l
www.jccnv.org
www.gesher-jds.org
www.shalomnova.org
Visit us online:
www.jccnv.org

Family Programming - Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia

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