May 2013 - Riverdale Y

May 2013 (Iyar/Sivan) 5773 F I
News from The Riverdale Y
Riverdale Y Sunday Market
at MS/HS141, West 237 St. &
Independence Ave.
May 5 from 9:00am-2:00pm
Riverdale Y
5k/10K run/walk
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Start/Finish: Riverdale Y
Start Times: 5K & 10K at 8:30am
Kids Dash - (For
young kids) at 8:45am
Technical Shirts
Giveaways
Raffles
Overall awards
Community Expo
Post Race Refreshments
We’ll be celebrating
CINCO DE MARKET on our opening day!
Come join us for all
the festivities on the
opening day
• Carlos and Gabby’s
selling kosher tacos,
etc.
Online registration www.RiverdaleY.org
(registration fees apply)
For more information , contact Race Director:
Lisa Bruskin at LBruskin@RiverdaleY.org or call
(718) 548-8200, ext. 241.
• Gourmet food trucks
coming this season!
The Market is open: Come shop our regular vendors for meats,
produce, cheeses, dairy products soaps, honey, baked goods,
pickles, Starbucks coffee, homemade lemonade, herbal ice tea
and now our new vendor: Fresh Fish from - Pura Vida
Inside you’ll find Green Political Education
Forum in the West Bronx
Monday, May 6, 7:00pm –
Mayoral Forum
Tuesday, May 21, 7:00pm –
City Council Forum
at the Riverdale Y
More on page 8
Pajama Games opens on
Thursday, May 2
More on page 12
5K/10 K Walk/Run
Sunday, May 5,
Fun for the whole family
More on page 3
Rose Dialogue Series
Gun Control. More on page 9
A Publication of the Riverdale YM-YWHA (A Division of the YM-YWHA of the Bronx)
5625 Arlington Ave. Bronx, NY 10471 / (718) 548-8200, Fax 796-6339 / www.RiverdaleY.org
Join the fun this summer!
Register now for camp!
Camp Kulanu- NEW! (formerly Camp Dor Chadash, Early Childhood Camp),
Camp Kehilla with 92nd Street Y Camp Yomi
RYDC (Riverdale Y Day Camp @ PS 24) - NEW!
Riverdale Rising Stars Summer Stage Camp
Teen Travel Adventure Camp
One week end of summer camps: Photography Camp,
Young Artist’s Camp and more
Here are some pictures of last year’s activities…
For information, contact Joe Smith, Director of Camping, Family & Youth Services at
(718) 548-8200, ext. 261; Roxanne Parets, Assistant Director at ext. 229;
Charlie Schiller, Director of Teen Travel Adventures, at ext. 229.
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Interfaith Project in the Bronx
On April 21 we began our “Shul-in-a-Mosque” restoration project*. The
day was quite simply magical. We had about 60 people there – from
the Riverdale Y, RCJRC, Congregation Tehillah, Riverdale Temple, Manhattan College’s Interfaith class (16 Catholic students), and of course
the teens from the mosque.
Leaders in attendance that day included Rabbi Bob Kaplan from the
JCRC-NY; Rabbi Linda Shriner-Cahn of Congregation Tehillah, Imam
Mousseh Drammeh from the Mosque/Islamic Leadership School;
Mehnaz Afridi, the director of Manhattan College’s Center for Holocaust,
Genocide and Interfaith Studies, and Marti Michael, the Riverdale Y’s
executive director. There was also a representative from the Mayor’s office and media coverage from NY1, News12, WINS, Bronx News, WNBC,
and more.
The project was funded, in part, by a grant from the Citizen’s Committee for NYC.
The day started with the three groups of teens (Jewish, Muslim, and
Catholic) working on the synagogue in their distinct groups, but
within ½ hour, they had started to chat with each other and work
together across their “home” groups – it was EXACTLY what was hoped
for. People walking by on the street stopped to see what the fuss was
about (and why the media was there) and some rolled up their sleeves,
inspired by the teens, and began to help. The groups will convene
again on Sunday, May 12 to continue the project and then plan to
“keep it going” after the summer – details to follow.
It was a beautiful day. Rabbi Kaplan emailed (before he left for Qatar,
where he spoke in Doha about the project to great acclaim) “what a
great day -- a magnificent event for all New Yorkers, thank you all.”
*A recap if you missed the beginning of this story – there is a very small congregation left in Parkchester which could no longer afford to
maintain their synagogue building and sold it. When the Imam of the Islamic Cultural Center nearby heard that they had no place to worship,
he approached their rabbi and said “I have room in my mosque – come create a synagogue here.” And so the shul-in-a-mosque” was born. The
synagogue room had by now fallen into great disrepair and after an interfaith program at the Riverdale Y, one of the Islamic Cultural Center’s
young teens said “what’s next? What can we do together?” The Imam and Rabbi Kaplan spoke of the synagogue in need of repair and an interfaith project for volunteer teens was born! Add a class of 16 Catholic students from Manhattan College and you do, indeed, have a “magical” day
of which we can all be proud.
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Early Childhood Center is as pretty as a butterfly
We are anticipating our butterflies emerging from the chrysalis and
in May we will have our” butterfly liberation celebration”.. We have
learned a lot about the life cycle of the butterfly through stories but
mostly through observation. (See pictures of our students studying
the resting chrysalis). Some of us may grow up to be scientists who
study butterflies. We hope so.
Pictures from our Mezuzot Ceremony
Save the Date Early Childhood Center Art Auction
Hold the date on Sunday, June 9th the Early Childhood Center will
be holding its second annual children’s Art Auction. Art work and
Judaica objects created this past year will be auctioned off as well as
some adult arts and crafts created by staff and parents. Come visit and
take part in this lively and happy event. Help support our school! The
place: MPR room Time 1:00pm. Come join us and bid on something
your child created or on an adult item created by staff.
Employment at the Y
If you are looking for employment this summer and want to have
fun, gain experience and creativity with children…we want you!
Day Camp Counselors
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational or
camp setting.
• Responsible, reliable and mature.
Day Camp CIT’s
• At least 16 years old.
• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational or
camp setting.
• Responsible, reliable and mature.
Please forward resumes to JSmith@RiverdaleY.org. No phone calls
please.
Camp Specialists
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational or
camp setting.
• Responsible, reliable and mature.
Please forward concepts and resumes to JSmith@RiverdaleY.org. No
phone calls please.
More information can be found at www.RiverdaleY.org.
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Calling All and Any Volunteers for our Race!
Race Course for 5K Run/Walk
5K run
Race Course for 10K Run/Walk
Here’s a fun way to participate in your community
while helping your friends, neighbors and the Y
during the race.
We need lots of volunteers on race day; course
marshals, finish line people, directional assistants,
etc.
Please contact Lisa Bruskin at (718) 548-8200,
ext. 241 as soon as possible to reserve a position.
NEW! Small Group Training (3-4 people)
SGT is available for teens 13-17 and adults 18+.
SGT offerings include:
10K run
• Boxing
• Functional Training
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
• Strength Conditioning
• Pilates
• Flexibility/Yoga
• Balance Training
5 Session Pack: $100; $20 per person/per session
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Yudi’s Sports Academy
adult sports at the y
Come sharpen your skills with us in game situations! Programs offered are continuously changing and improving to meet the needs of
today’s youth.
April – June Spring Sports & Recreation Classes
Instructor: Yudi Davis, Sports & Recreation Program Manager
Basketball Skills Academy Staff
Instructor: Felipe Lopez, Alsu Oshepkova & Sports Academy Staff
April – June Spring Sports & Recreation Classes
Instructor: Yudi Davis, Sports & Recreation Program Manager
Basketball Skills Academy Staff
Instructor: Former NBA Player - Felipe Lopez
Gymnastics Pro - Alsu Oshepkova & Sports Academy Staff
*Visit our RiverdaleY.org website for Class descriptions and pricing!*
Looking for individualized Sports Specific Personal Training?
Sports-Specific Training with Coach Yudi
Shot Mechanics Training
Ball Handling
Offensive Footwork
Defensive Movement and Positioning
Post Player Footwork and Movement
•Individual and Group packages are for 3 and 5 consecutive sessions,
each lasting for 40 minutes.
Adult Drop-in Soccer
Wednesday 8:00-10:45 pm
Drop-in fee: $10.00 per person
FREE FOR MEMBERS!!!
18+ Drop-in Basketball
Tuesday 7:00-9:45pm
Drop-in fee: 10:00 per person
FREE FOR MEMBERS!!!
30+ Drop-in Basketball
Monday 8:00-9:45pm
Drop-in fee: $10 per person
FREE FOR MEMBERS!!!
Adult Basketball League
Contact Sports & Recreation Director about League
All basketball leagues fee are: $700/team, $50 refundable
forfeit deposit
Up to 8 players, $75 each, additional player up to 12
For more information regarding
Sports for Little Athletes for ages 3-7
Gymnastics
Gymnastics Pro Alsu Oshepkova &
Sports Academy Staff
Elementary Gymnastics
For 3-5 years
Basic Gymnastics
For Grades 1 and 2
Wednesday 3:30pm-4:15pm —Class runs until: June 12; No class on May 15
Thursday 3:30pm-4:15pm —Class runs until: June 13; No class on May 16
Wednesday 4:30pm-5:15pm —Class runs until: June 12; No class on May 15
Intermediate Gymnastics
For Grades 2 and up
Thursday 5:00pm-5:45pm —Class runs until: June 13; No class on May 16
Pre-School Sports
Preschool Soccer For 3-6 years
* Parent-participation class*
Sunday 11:15am-12:00pm—Classes run until:
June 9; No class on April 28 & May 26
KinderHoops
For 3-6 years
* Parent-participation class*
Sunday 12:15-1:00pm —Class runs until: June 9
Special Needs Basketball with Felipe Lopez
Our Special Needs Basketball program gives
kids with disabilities an opportunity to compete
in sports in a supportive environment.
Tuesday 6:00pm-6:55pm
Session 3: April 9-June 11,10 Classes
Retired NBA Player Felipe Lopez, will be
teaching a basketball program for children with
challenging emotional, behavioral or cognitive
issues who would benefit from a more structured
experience.
Every child has the right to enjoy the fun of playing sports, the joy
of teamwork, the achievement of making a shot or making a good
play. Enjoy the milestones your child will make in socialization,
interaction and sports training in a team sport at their own individual
level of participation. Routine training will build their confidence, self
esteem and share in peer unity. This basketball program will teach by
following directions, and learning by example and acceptance with
group support and encouragement. No experience or basketball
abilities are needed. The ONLY requirement is the desire to have FUN!
Super Soccer Stars &
Super Soccer Stars Special Needs Program
Day: Thursday
Times: 1:30pm-2:10pm
2:15pm-3:00pm
3:10pm-4:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
Ages 2.5-3
Ages 3-4
Ages older 4-5
Grades K-2
Join Super Soccer Stars, New York City’s most popular soccer
development program, right here at the Riverdale Y. Dynamic
international coaches work with every student to develop skills, selfconfidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio ensure that each
child will improve his or her soccer skills--all while having endless fun!
Classroom pickup available for Nursery students. Call 212-877-7171 or
go online to www.supersoccerstars.com to register today!
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Special Needs Soccer
Day: Sunday , Age: 13-18, Time: 6:05pm-7:00pm
Super Soccer Stars Special Needs is a unique program created
exclusively for children with developmental disabilities,
accommodating children with ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, and
other forms of PDDNOS. With a maximum of two children per coach,
the program helps children incorporate into their lives much needed
notions of structure and task completion through entertaining and
engaging soccer activities.
Green Political Education Forum in the West Bronx
Monday, May 6, 7:00pm – Mayoral Forum
Tuesday, May 21, 7:00pm – City Council Forum
at the Riverdale Y
The Riverdale YM-YWHA and the New York League of Conservation Voter Education Fund
will host a dialogue for the mayorial candidates on vital environmental issues and more on
Monday, May 6 at 7:00pm. The candidates that have confirmed to be talking are Christina
Quinn, NYC Council speaker, John Liu, NYC Comptroller, and Aldolfo Carrion Jr, former
Bronx Borough President. Other candidates have been invited including Joseph Lhota former chief of MTA, Sal Albanese, former New York City Councilman, Bill deBlasio, New York
Public advocate and William Thompson Jr., former New York City comptroller.The moderated discussion will cover the Mayor’s sustainability plans, climate change, healthy and
sustainable food, the Hudson River Greenway Link and more. A question and answer period
will be allowed after each candidate speaks. For more information contact 212-361-6350,
ext. 207 or email www.nylcvef.org. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue.
Christine Quinn
There will be two evenings, one on the Mayoral race and one on the Council District 11
race-limit of 5 candidates per event, chosen at the discretion of the NYLCV Education Fund.
Invited candidates will include Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates.
Each Candidate will have ten minutes for a presentation.
The Candidates will respond to questions by an expert panel of three individuals including
the following:
Bernard Stein - professor of journalism at Hunter College and the founder and editor of two
South Bronx community newspapers: The Hunts Point Express and the Mott Haven Herald.
Bernard is the former owner and editor of the Riverdale Press.
John Liu
Eric Goldstein - a senior attorney and NRDC’s New York City environment director. He has
worked for more than two decades on urban environmental issues. He is co-author of The
New York Environment Book and co-teaches the environmental law clinic at New York
University School of Law.
Barry Willner - Barry Willner is Special Counsel and Managing Partner Emeritus of Kaye
Scholer. A Partner in the Firm since 1980, Barry served for 16 consecutive years, beginning
in 1995, on the firm’s Executive Committee. He serves on the Boards of the Riverdale Nature
Preservancy, the Friends of the Hudson River Greenway in the Bronx and the Riverdale
Community Coalition.
Members of the audience will be invited to submit questions to the Panel for consideration.
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Adolfo Carrión Jr.
Rose Dialogue Series
Wednesday, June 5 from 6:00-8:00pm
5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY
in comprehensive dialogue
Gun control
or out of control?
Michael Skolnik
Regularly on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR, HLN, Al-Jazeera, Current TV, Sirius/XM and the
BBC, where he has discussed a wide range of topics from the Trayvon Martin case to efforts to
reduce gun violence to the youth participation in the 2012 election. Featured on the Rachel
Maddow Show, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Mashable and other medias.
Lenny McAllister
Media personality, public speaker, former Congressional candidate, and former RNC consultant.
McAllister has been featured in several publications, including Essence, Chicago Crusader, and
Charlotte Magazine. On gun control, “Primarily, the issue of gun violence in our communities is not a
matter of gun control – it is a matter concerning the lack of widespread economic vitality.” McAllister is
found weekly on national networks such as Current TV, Al Jazeera English, and HuffPost Live.
Dialogue lead by Sally Kohn
Writer, activist and television commentator. A progressive Fox News Contributor and columnist
for Salon, Sally’s writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Reuters, USA Today, Politico,
Time and more. Sally also works as a communications consultant, helping grassroots organizations, businesses and leaders communicate effectively.
Admission: $18
Reservations online at www.RiverdaleY.org
For more information, contact Cynthia Galik at (718) 548-8200, ext. 218.
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Riverdale Y Senior Center
Monday, May 20: 1:00pm
Stress Reduction Techniques with Carla O’Neil, LMSW
Thursday, May 2: 10:30am
Café Europa Program – Monthly Discussion Group with Giselle
Garrick, LMSW from Self- Help Community services
12:00pm – Luncheon
1:00pm – Concert with David Podles, Violinist – performing Ladino,
Jewish and Hebrew songs.
Tuesday, May 2: 10:30am
Travel DVD video- Cities of The World : Rome, Italy . You’ll experience the history, culture, and people of Rome-1 hour. Viewed on our
large screen.
May 2013 – Highlights:
Friday, May 3:10:00am
Documentary- “ Holes in my Shoes “ with a discussion on the movie
at 1:00pm with our social work student, Lamara.
Sunday, May 5: 10:30am
Open house at the Senior Center
11:00am: Vicki will lead an advanced test on our Trivia Class
12:30pm: Lunch served
1:30pm: Dancing with Henry Covner , international favorites
Monday, May 6: 1:00pm
Lecture by Mr. Martin Petroff , Attorney at Law. Mr. Petroff will discuss Medicaid and Pooled Trusts
Tuesday, May 7: 10:30am
Nutritional lecture on “ Hot food Issues “ presented by Amelia F.
Jalandoni, Registered dietician
Wednesday, May 8:
Mothers’ Day Luncheon and Concert
11:45am– Doors open for lunch
1:15pm – Concert in theater- Jacques LeBas- Lyric baritone, singing
Broadway show tunes and standards
Thursday, May 9 and May23: 10:30am
Drama Class led by Yoni Oppenheim
1:00pm: Connected Breathwork. Seniors learn to release blocks in
their mind and body. Led by Kathleen Booker, certified Breathwork
coach
Friday, May 10: 10:30am
Joe Salvatore will sing and play saxophone from classics by Frank
Sinatra, Dean Martin, Latin music, popular standards and more.
Tuesday, May 14: 11:45am
Senior Center will celebrate our May birthdays at lunch with cake.
Members who can present us with the funniest one liner joke will
receive a surprise gift.
1:15pm: Birthday concert- “ Latin Nights “-Latin music, Tango.
Meringue, Cha- cha, Mambo and more. Presented by Mitchell
Endick Duo, singing and instrumentals.
Friday, May 17: 10:30am
Documentary- “ The Hidden Child “ - a true story about forty Jewish children on their way to Palestine, who were blocked by the
Germans
Sunday, May 19- Open house
Doors open at 10:00am
11:00am – Park Avenue Synagogue- Youth Chorus concert:
Sponsored by Self- Help Community Services
12:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Movie, Lincoln- 2012 American historical drama film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, starring Daniel Day-Lewis
as United States President Abraham Lincoln.
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Friday, May 24: 10:30am
Memorable Moments. Everyone has had them. Ms. Praver will start
out with hers and wants to share yours. Presented by Sally Praver,
lecturer.
Tuesday, May 28: 10:30am
Newspaper Wars: Pulitzer vs. Hearst- Presented by Marilyn
Kaufman, Historian
Wednesday, May 29: 1:00pm
Great Women in World History: Joan of Arc, Golda Meir, and Catherine The Great , to name a few. Presented by Saul Silas Fathi, author
and lecturer.
Thursday, May 30: 9:30am
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast- Honoring our 60+ volunteers for
their invaluable contributions to our center.
Friday, May 31: 10:00am -11:30am
How To use your I- pad. Registration is required.
10:15am
Biographical Documentary ” Steve Jobs “ - The Lost Interview
1:00 pm
Memory Support Group with Lamara Drexler, Social work Intern
Seniors on the Move
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Price: $40
Leaving Y at 12:15pm, after an early 11:30am lunch at the Y
Current Exhibit: Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity. This exhibit
presents a revealing look at the role of fashion in the works of the
impressionists and their contemporaries. We will see 80 major figure
paintings, period costumes, accessories, photographs, and popular
prints that highlight the vital relationship between art and fashion
during the pivotal years from the mid 1860’s to the mid 1880’s when
Paris emerged as the style capital of the world. Other current exhibits
are available during the tour.
TRIP TO NEMOURS MANSION AND GARDEN
Monday, June 24, 2013
Price: $55 until May 20; $60 thereafter. Brown bag lunch provided.
Leaving Y at 9:00am, returning 7:00pm.
This will be a guided tour. Built by one of the Dupont family’s most renowned philanthropists, this beautifully-preserved French villa, which
is a 300-acre country estate, is surrounded by magnificent French
formal gardens and is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The mansion
resembles a chateau and contains 105 rooms spread over five floors.
Features rare French 18th century furniture throughout and contains
an eclectic collection of notable antiques, works of art, and tapestries.
Landscape Gardens: The design is patterned after the gardens of Versailles, and are beautifully landscaped with pools, fountains, plantings,
and a pavilion surrounded by naturalized woodlands.
Save the Date!
Computer Classes for Seniors
Beginner Computer classes with a highly experienced instructor.
Every Friday from 10:00am - 11:30 am - Small groups of up to seven.
Every Wednesdays from 1:00pm- 2:30pm - Intermediate Computer
classes. For older adults ages 60 and older.
No fee.
NOW, EASIER ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
The Riverdale YM-YWHA, The YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and
Inwood, the Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights and
Inwood, and the Hebrew Home at Riverdale have created a unique
partnership called The Hudson Community Projects: Safe at Home.
It combines our agencies’ resources, expands the geographic scope of
our services-and streamlines the way we provide them. The resultolder adults can receive a more comprehensive selection of services
aimed at helping you maintain your independence and make living at
home more comfortable and secure.
SOME OF OUR SERVICE INCLUDE:
Case Management - Housing Advocacy – Kosher pantry – Kosher
meals – Social Adult Day care – In-home support – Health Maintenance – Rehabilitation - Transportation
For more information contact Avi Moskowitz at 212-569-6200 ext. 233
or amoskowitz@ywashhts.org.
Employee of the Month
Ashley Reid
Ashley is relatively new to
our staff but has embraced
our community fully in
spirit. She is always ready
to lend a helping hand. She
has taken command of the
front desk with a smile and
a pleasant word. She goes
out of her way to get people
information and problem
solve. She is a real asset to
the staff and being named
employee of the month show
her how much her efforts and
work are appreciated.
Riverdale Y Senior Center
Dinner Dance Gala
Sunday, June 30 at 4:30pm
Honoring
Morris and Beverly Friedberg
Tehilla Siegal
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz
and Councilman Oliver Koppell
Buy a ticket or place an ad honoring our
volunteers. Call the Senior Center at
(718) 548-8200, ext. 223, 224 or 230.
Save the Date: RiverFest
The fourth annual Riverdale RiverFest, a free festival celebrating the
Hudson River and supporting the Bronx Greenway link, will take place
Sunday, June 30, 2013, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, on the campus of
the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Public sails will again be available
on the Clearwater Sloop, the John J. Harvey Fireboat, and the AJ
Meerwald oyster schooner. In addition, the festival will feature stage
performers, food, exhibits, a greenmarket, a medieval renaissance
battle, and loads of environmental / river-oriented family-friendly
activities and exhibits. For more details, check out the festival website
at www.riverdaleriverfest.org. Volunteers are needed for this event –
find information and sign-up on the Riverdale RiverFest website.
Gallery 18
Gallery 18 will exhibit the works of Romie
Gumpel for the month of May. Romie
Gumpel has always been involved with
arts and crafts. After graduating from
London University in 1952, she taught at
the Briantcroft School in Neasden, London
until she emigrated to the United States
in 1957. Romie taught in Riverdale for 35
years. She later attended Teachers College
at Columbia University and the College of
New Rochelle where she received her MA
in Art Education.
After retiring in 1992, Romie continued her
art projects. She enjoyed jewelry designing, and took courses in metal smithing and worked in copper, Nugold,
brass, nickel, silver and gold.
She is a member of the Riverdale Arts Association and has displayed
her art at the Bronxville Library, and the Yonkers Library.
Her paintings will be shown in Gallery 18 for the month of May. A
reception is scheduled on May 5 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The entire
community is welcomed to the reception. The Y is located at 5625
Arlington Avenue.
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Look What’s Coming To Our Performing Arts Dept.
Riverdale Rising Stars in May and June
Adventures In Shakespeare Workshop
ROMEO AND JULIET
For Ages 12+
Premier of A New Musical:
Mid-Life: The Crisis Continues
Performances on
Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00pm
Sunday, May 23 at 3:00pm
Babes in Arms
Thursday, June 6
and Sunday, June 9 (two performances)
Suessical Jr.
Thursday, June 13 and
Sunday, June 16 (two performances)
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.
RiverdaleRisingStars.com or www.RiverdaleY.org.
This fun and informative
introductory workshop
on Shakespeare’s Romeo
and Juliet will help the
young actor learn the tricks
and techniques of acting
Shakespeare. Classes
will provide students
with the opportunity
to play a multitude of
characters, while practicing
interpretation techniques and gaining fresh perspectives on
staging and alternative approaches to key scenes.
The workshop will culminate in an “open rehearsal”
performance event in which an invited audience will observe
students’ interpretations of these key scenes. The workshop
aims to make Shakespeare fun and accessible in a safe
environment for any acting enthusiast, or lover of the bard.
Taught by MR. J.
Wednesday: May 8 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 19 (time tbd)
Scenes from Pajama Game in Rehearsal
pictures taken by Stacey Natal
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Scroll of Honor
As we start our new year (July 2012 – June 2013), it is with gratitude
we thank our major supporters. If you would be interested in
discussing a gift to our support the programs of the Riverdale Y, please
contact Executive Director Marti Michael at (718) 548-8200, ext. 214 or
mmichael@riverdaley.org.
Estate of Roberta Portnoy
Gail and Jonathan Schorsch
Michael Schulman
Gerald V. Smeenk
Gail and Jonathan Schorsch
Michael Schulman
Gerald V. Smeenk
Platinum “Nedivim” ($10,000 or more)
Donors “ Tomchim” (under $1,000)
January and Harold Akselrad
Anonymous
Harvey Beker
The Derfner Foundation
The Gold Family
Nathan Kahn
Jeffrey Moerdler
Daniel Rose
Gold “Bonim” ($9,999-$5,000)
William Abramson
Arthur Bloom
Marion Dienstag
Harry Feder
Gerald Goldsmith
David Heisler
Henry Nias Foundation
Susan Hinkson
Esther Joel
Judy and Uri Kaufthal
David Libman
Ron Poole-Dayan
Janet Spitzer
Miriam Westheimer
Amy Wolfson
Silver “Shomrim” ($4,999-$2,500)
Cynthia Hertz
Dr. Paul Hertz
Bronze “Machzikim” ($2,499-$1,000)
Jack C. Bendheim
Jarvis Doctorow
Educational Jewish Center and Talmud Torah, Inc.
Andrew and Margaret Heller
Sabrina Landau
Bruce Lane
Albert B. Lewis
Faye and Mike Lieman
Marti Michael
New Kalman Sunshine Fund
Officers
William Abramson
  President
Miriam Westheimer*
Chairman
Bradd Gold
Vice President
Gerald P. Goldsmith
  Vice President
David Libman
Treasurer
Trustees
Arthur Bloom
Marion Dienstag
Harry Feder*
David Heisler
Susan Hinkson
Robert Jacobs
Esther Joel
Judy Kaufthal*
Janet Spitzer
Amy Wolfson
Ariel Akselrad
David and Jackie Akselrad
Anne Claire Lester Foundation
Sharon Asherman
Alan Baer
Jeremy Bar-Illan
Barbara Beer
Elaine Blumenkranz
Roberto & Ernest Bosco
Lisa Bruskin
Amy Claman
Dalia Cohen
Bill Cwiekalo
D.J. Drugs
J. Dana Donovan
Alisa Eilenberg
Paula Elbirt
Leah Ferster
Susan Fuchs
Cynthia Galik
Deborah Greenspan
Alyce and Michael Gunn
Florence & David Halperin
Gregory Hamilton
Lisa Heller
John’s Botany Bay
Sara Jonas
Doris Kaufman
Sharon Kern-Taub
Janice Klein
Raphell Sims Lakowitz
Maxine & Walter LaRaus
Sheldon Licht
Rebecca Lish
Rita Lowe
Len Malter & Joanne Loeb
Miriam Maman
Vicki Matalon
Ruth Mazurek
Michael Michalofsky
Joanne Migliore
Selma R. Miller
Tony Napolitano
Wendy Pollock
Marilyn Raider
Joseph Raiola
William Reynoso
Dee Nathans & Dr. Gerald A. Rosen
Avi Rubenstejn
Todd Rubinstein
Charlie Schiller
Evelyn Shear
Robert Shongut
Susan Simmons
Jay Skaistis
Jordan Sprechman
Phyllis Steele
Henry Stern
Barbara Strassberg
Ken Tauber
Lisa Trombone
Irine Tverskaya
Ricki Van Tosh
Robert and Sherry Wiener
Jennifer Young
Rachel Zygler
Tribute Fund
What could be a better tribute than supporting your Jewish
community center? A card will be sent to those you indicate, telling
them of your gift in support of the Y’s important programming. For
information, contact Marilyn Raider at MRaider@RiverdaleY.org or
(718) 548-8200, ext. 203. And thank you!
President’s
Advisory Council
January Akselrad*, Chairman
Harvey Beker
Jack C. Bendheim
Howard Jonas
Nathan Kahn
Jeffrey A. Moerdler*
Daniel Rose*
Honorary Trustees
Ruben Diaz, Jr.
Jeffrey Dinowitz
June Eisland
Eliot Engel
Adriano Espaillat
G. Oliver Koppell
* Past President
Senior
Management Staff
Marti Michael
Executive Director
Jacob Rosenberg
Chief Operating Offficer
Kenneth Tauber
Chief Financial Officer
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