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Center View
Volume 22 | Number 1
Tevet- Nisan 5776
January-March 2016
O
n January 14th,
we’ll shake out
the red carpet,
dim the lights and raise
the curtain on the 25th
Annual Tucson International Jewish Film
Festival. Celebrating
25 years makes ours
one of the oldest film
festivals in the state
and one of the oldest
Jewish film festivals in the country. What began as a three-day,
six-film event on the University of Arizona campus has grown
into a ten-day, multi-venue festival that brings in two dozen
films from around the world each season. Three thousand movie
lovers will gather this month to kvell, to kibbitz (and maybe,
even, to kvetch) over the universal Jewish experience. Lives and
loves that are worlds away will suddenly appear remarkably
familiar, all due to the magic and power of cinema.
Steve Zupcic, 2016 Festival chair, initially found the whole experience a bit overwhelming. When he was first asked to chair the
Festival he says, “I was humbled by a quarter century of success
that created one of the most carefully assembled festivals in the
country. I remain humbled by the years of unmatched dedication
and skill of Bob Polinsky and Bob Nichol; humbled by the years
of hard work of both Committee members and J staff; humbled by the
fresh perspectives brought to the Festival by newcomers; and humbled
by our equally enthusiastic and supportive audience.”
more about Rogoff’s techniques
will have the opportunity during
a Body Scripting workshop on
Monday, Jan. 18 at 11:00 a.m. at
the Tucson J. The class is open to
all abilities, “No movement training necessary!” says Lynn Davis,
Director of Arts & Culture at The J.
Several of Tucson’s own fashion
mavens will be walking the runway during a luncheon and fashion show
on Jan. 15, sponsored by Maya Palace and presented in conjunction with
the documentary Advanced Style. The film celebrates the lives of seven
unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have
guided their approach to aging.
This year’s festival honors the memory and contributions of Bob Polinsky,
who, along with his partner, Bob Nichol, chaired the festival from 2009 –
2012. Together, “the Bobs,” as they are affectionately known, enhanced the
The Festival has an especially engaging slate of Israeli films this year,
festival experience by spearheading significant improvements to The J’s
among them Rock in the Red Zone (Saturday, Jan. 16), which examines
projection and sound systems, and raised the quality of programming to
everyday life along the Gaza border; The Invisible Men (Thursday, January
a new level. Polinsky was an award-winning artist both here and abroad
who, after “retirement,” became an elementary school teacher. He actively 21), which highlights the plight of gay Palestinian men seeking refuge in
Tel Aviv; and A Borrowed Identity, the story of a gifted Arab student trying
sought out positions in disadvantaged schools and transformed the lives
of scores of at-risk children. Our opening night film, Once in a Lifetime,
to make his way in Israeli society.
illustrates beautifully the level of dedication to learning and commitment
to Jewish culture that Bob exemplified. Bob’s friends and family have gen- Raise the Roof returns for closing night on January 23rd, and The Klezmoerously assumed the Title Sponsorship of this year’s festival.
politans will help ring out the Festival at our post-film wrap party. Tickets
are $18, and proceeds from this event will benefit the Bob Polinsky MemoApproximately two-thirds of this year’s offerings will be Arizona premieres. rial Media Arts Fund, which supports Arts & Culture programming at the
Among these is Enter the Faun, which documents the unlikely collaboraTucson J.
tion between a veteran choreographer and a young actor with cerebral
palsy. As Tamar Rogoff trained Gregg Mozgala to become a dancer, they
Tickets are on sale now at tucsonjewishfilmfestival.org. Grab your friends
discovered beyond a doubtthat every body is capable of miraculous
and help us celebrate what promises to be a most exciting season!
transformation. Dancers, therapists, and anyone interested in learning
IN THIS ISSUE
TUCSON FILM FESTIVAL 25 YEARS...........1
LETTER FROM THE CEO..............................2
WELCOME & SHALOM!................................2
J STAR AWARDS..........................................................2
WELCOME NEW STAFF................................3
TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT......................3
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT..................................3
TAGLIT PROGRAMS .....................................6
HEALTH TIPS..................................................6
WALKIE TALKIE.............................................6
JXT....................................................................7
FINE ARTS GALLERY....................................8
“THIS IS JEWISH FOOD?”...........................8
ADULT CLASSES............................................8
A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME.......................9
HOLIDAY EVENTS.........................................9
WEINTRAUB ISRAEL CENTER.................10
TRIBUTES......................................................10
NEW CONGITIVE PROGRAMS.................11
A MESSAGE FROM KRISTIN SCHWARTZ.....11
The Tucson Jewish Community Center is a beneficiary agency of
the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona and Jewish Community
Foundation of Southern Arizona. The Tucson J is a member of
the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America.
Center View is published four times annually by the Tucson J.
Letter from the CEO
H
appy New Year! As the calendar turns
to 2016 I am once again filled with
excitement and optimism about what
lies ahead at The J!
In 2015 we officially opened our brand new
fitness center, locker room area and Café
at The J. Over the course of the year we
filled each of these areas with life, energy
and many new programs!
Todd Rockoff
President & CEO
(520) 299–1904 or
trockoff@tucsonjcc.org
2016 brings new opportunity for another
new beginning. We have just completed
the construction of our new multi-use
program space on the second floor.
Scheduled to open in the next few weeks,
it features added space for our Taglit
Program, Early Childhood Education, Camp
J 365, J-Care and many other activities,
plus a demonstration-teaching kitchen
and a fabulous indoor playspace. The
building of the facility was not the end,
rather a new beginning of exciting new
programs and endless possibility. These
new assets set The J as a pre-eminent
destination for children to learn, grow and
enrich their lives.
Over the past year we have gone through
a re-branding at The J. The new JCC brand
that we have adopted expresses a
high standard — and presents The J as
a flexible operation that meets each
customer on his or her own terms.
But most importantly, it presents The
J — as a Jewish environment where our
commitment to Jewish Living transcends
differences between us to create a positive
atmosphere where anything can happen.
It’s a place where we can all Live Up™ to
our goals, Live Up™ to our dreams, and
Live Up™ to our aspirations — small or
large.
Our J is like a tent open on all four
sides. We actively welcome all people to
come, participate and be a part of the
community at The J.
Our tradition teaches that one who is
wise is the one who learns from everyone.
I want to hear from all of you with your
ideas, thoughts and ideas as to how we
can be the best J that we can! We also ask
for your help - we seek volunteers to help
us execute our many events and programs.
Take the time to get involved, we value
your input and suggestions.
Please feel free to call me at 299–1904 or
write me at trockoff@tucsonjcc.org
Welcome
& Shalom!
The Tucson J is pleased to welcome the following new members!
Zilda Benjo, Mary Bente, Michael Berger, Marianne Berquint, Stephanie Bigusiak, Scott Bolhack, Maria Borges, Christopher Borrego, Melanie Borrego, John Brooling, Jeremy Brown, Nina Brown,
Jennifer Burns, Jordan Camarillo, Marcy Campbell, Eric Clarkson, America Cole, Robert Collier, Jesse Corona, Kiera Coulter, Elizabeth Cozzi, Sandra Czapla-Myers, Georgiann D’Aniello, Joseph
D’Aniello, Ella Davidson, Julee Dawson, Marie DeAmicis, Andrew Deeb, Camille Demello, Kim DeMott, Richard DeMott, Eve Denison, Rachel Edwards, Daniel Ference, Marcia Frye, Sean Gibbons,
Malcolm Gilreath, Elaine Gilvear, Anna Gorshkova, Brock Graham, Aaron Greenberg, Jennifer Greenberg, Adam Grove, Arturo Guerrero, Rosie Guerrero, Diane Gulczynski, Anna Gunnthorsdottir,
Kimberli Haas, Nancy Hahn, Eli Halif, Susan Hand, Mallory Hansen, Christina Hedges, Pamela Heiman Dubin, Aaron Hellman, Judith Henderson, John Hinsberg, Samuel Homer, Mary Hudson,
Eileen Jackson, Robert Jacobson, Michael Jaret-Schachter, Bob Johnston, Shonda Jones, Daniel Kase, Tammy Knight-Gibbons, Nadejda Kusenkova, Collin LaCasse, Sebastian Lauber, Yu-Hsin
Lien, Sidney Lissner, Marilyn Little, Maria Liverseidge, Brent Lorenzen, Charlotte Lowe, Douglas Lowell, Erica Luna, John MacDonald, Kris MacDonald, Anthony Madril, Elizabeth Maish, Jeffrey
McCarthy, Karen McCloskey, William McCloskey, Margaret McConnell, Laurel McCray, John McGhee, Marsha McGhee, Samantha McGlone, Matteo Mele, Anthony Melton, Cameron Miller, Charles
Miller, Gloria Miller, Arturo Mojica, Maria Mojica, Rubin Morales, Thelma Morales, Emily Mulcahy, Meha Angeli Myers, Jennie Natoli, Robert Netherton, Rodrigo Nieto, Kristina O’Farrell, Paul
O’Farrell, Daniel Overton, Santana Overton, Lisa Panzero, Bethany Paris, Rungkan Pichairatana, Louis Pinkett, Rena Pinkett, Ashley Pittner, Kendra Pitts, Christian Quebedeaux, Rahmin
Rabenou, Tina Ransom, Doug Rautenkranz, Bradley Reed, Corey Reynolds, Rina Reynolds, Kenneth Richmond, Marlene Richmond, Kristie Riess, Rochelle Rodrigo-Adams, Serguei Rodriguez,
Donato Romagnolo, Frank Romero, William Root, Victor Roty, Stephen Sass, Sara Schoen, Tim Schoen, Bonnie See, Amy Seifert, Emily Seifert, Scott Seifert, Pam Shaw, Vicki Shelquist, Hatai
Sinthusek, Elaine Situ-LaCasse, Elizabeth Slaine, Katia Soriano, Toni Sparks, Sasha Staack, Shawn Staack, Jennifer Stack, Jenn Staples, Rob Staples, Rosanne State, Anna Stepczynski, Allan
Sternstein, Marilyn Sternstein, Erik Stewart, Sara Stewart, Corey Struck, Laura Struck, Peng Sun, Angela Tegethoff, Jackson Todd, Tim Tracey, Amy Tracy, Kara Trowbridge, Matthew Trowbridge,
Marie Turim, Annette Turner, Chris Turner, Maddy Urken, Pamela Uschuk, Jenei Vieva, Dominique Villela, Granger Vinall, Mark Waldman, Harry Weller, Kathryn Weller, Ivy West, Sondra Wikman,
Gary Windham, Shiela Womack, Ellen Wray, Tsung-Han Wu, Brandon Yansky, Xiaoyi Zeng, Helene Zonder, Scott Zonder, Anthony Zucco, Patricia Zucco
SEPTEMBER:
ESPERANZA AYON (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
Sponsor
J-STAR AWARD for STAFF EXCELLENCE
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OCTOBER:
FAVI HERNANDEZ (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION),
ANTONIO RUBIO (SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES)
TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
A SPECIAL MESSAGE ABOUT:
OREN RIBACK
Assistant Director of Children, Youth and
Camping Services and BBYO City Director
further assistance
is required.
Oren utilizes his background in education
to provide engaging youth and teen
programming here at The J.
One of Oren’s
favorite hats
to wear is the
“Kindness
Coordinator”
for the Tucson J
in association with the Ben’s Bells Kind
Campus program. Oren provides Kind
Campus curriculum and resources for
teachers, students, and staff of all ages to
promote a culture of intentional kindness
in our community.
The Gesher Program is designed for 4th &
5th graders to give them projects that allow
for more independence such as decorating
the Sculpture Garden with kind notes,
a latke bake for Hanukkah or creating
Maccabee shields for the Parade of Lights.
This age group is also active in the Youth
Fit program that Oren oversees. The J offers
professional trainers three days a week
from 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. for 4th grade and up
with Monday cross-training, Wednesday
spin classes and Friday Yoga.
Oren also manages the Youth Lounge
where middle and high school students
enjoy the pool table, pinball machine,
games, karaoke, Guitar Hero and NBA 2k15
on the Xbox One, computer lab, and more.
Since he taught 9th & 10th grade for three
years, Oren is able to provide academic
support in all subjects and puts students
in touch with The J’s professional tutors if
BBYO teens meet at The J on Monday nights
from 7:00-8:00 p.m. where Oren assists
advisors and youth group participants in
making meaningful connections that are
social, Judaic, and community minded.
Oren is also extremely excited for the
Maccabi Games on July 24th-29th in 2016
where he will lead a delegation of 20
youth to compete in various sports in
Columbus, OH.
You can stop by and say ‘Shalom’ to Oren
in his office located between the youth
lounge and the basketball courts.
Member
SPOTLIGHT
CHARLES BUCHANAN
How did you find the J? OR did the J find you?
My daughter, who is a pediatrician and
sent her children to the ECE program,
suggested The J many times and once
I made Tucson my permanent home in
2013, I joined.
What has been the best part of being a
member at The J?
Three reasons come to mind:
1. Marvelous gym facilities
2. Personal Training with Veronika has
improved my agility by leaps and bounds,
so much so, that, after 4 years away, I can
now play tennis again.
3. Which is my third best part; the oneon-one lessons with Chuck Reisig and the
group clinics for tennis are wonderful.
What’s your favorite spot in the J?
The tennis courts, I just love tennis.
What do you do for a living?
I am retired from UCLA where I was a
physics professor. While working, I was
able to travel around the world and visit
high energy particle accelerators.
If you had some advice for new members,
what would it be?
Use The J in all its available amenities
and programs and it will become your
home away from home.
Where did you grow up?
Steilacoom, WA is a town of 1500 so when
I moved to LA in 1968 there was definitely
an adjustment. But after living in both
places, I have come to truly love Tucson
for its combination of small town
living and big city events.
Welcome New Staff
HANNAH MCCORMICK
Membership Relations Associate
Hannah grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina
and recently moved to Tucson after getting
married to a United States Airman. She is
planning to further her education studying
architecture in the fall at the University of
Arizona. In her free time, she enjoys hiking
and working out. When asked why she joined
The J, she said “Being new to Tucson, I was
looking for a position where I would be
working closely within the community and be
able to make new connections and friends.
The J is exactly that; it feels like home!”
save the
date!
TUCSON FAMILY
TRIATHLON
Sunday, April 17
FOR AGES 3 – 103!
All ages welcome!
Swim, Bike & Ride - Three distances,
no timing pressure and awards for
all make the Tucson Family Tri a
great event for families, youth and
the mentors that guide them. Good
sportsmanship, safe conduct and
rules of etiquette will be encouraged!
Visit tucsonjcc.org for details
and registration!
Consider Yourself Challenged
February 21
SAVE THE DATE!
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O
Our
Early Childhood
Education
is Outstanding
Here is Why!
By Jolene Riddle and Wendy Edmonds,
Co-Directors, ECE
r faculty makes us amazing! They
u
value continued education and
crave advancements in professional
development. Through their passion for
education our faculty utilize best practice in
early childhood and they have the necessary
information and resources to care for our
children and provide them developmentally
appropriate opportunities to learn and grow.
Our children’s social and emotional growth
is supported by research-based strategies
and methods. Our curriculum is developed
as the teachers get to know and learn what
the children bring to the classroom. Our
emergent approach to our curriculum allows
our children at the moment to develop the
curriculum.
What do infants do at the Tucson J?
They learn, play, and socialize. Our infants
spend their day socializing with other infants
and interacting with staff and members of
The J, waving and smiling though their buggy
rides throughout the building and Sculpture
Garden. Our discover CATCH program allows
the infants to experience fitness by using their
large motor skills. They squeeze balls, reach
for objects, with gentle encouragement from a
trained discover CATCH faculty member.
What is discover CATCH - Coordinated
Approach To Child’s Health?
discover CATCH (Coordinated Approach to
Child Health) is the most proven program to
prevent childhood obesity and launch kids
and communities toward healthier lifestyles.
It is a JCCA initiative to fight childhood
obesity and promote healthy eating.
discover CATCH works. This is the only
program that has had a profound effect
on the childhood obesity epidemic. Using
discover CATCH insures that schools are
doing the most that they can for the health
of their kids.
By impacting a child’s nutrition, level of
physical activity, classroom environment and
community, discover CATCH has changed
lives of our children. discover CATCH
creates an environment that makes healthy
decisions fun.
discover CATCH is for all our children.
Teachers have training and equipment to
include fitness every day. Our discover
CATCH fitness instructor spends time with
each class every week to encourage healthy
eating and habits of movement. Come join
us for a V.I.P. (very important produce) once
a month on a Friday afternoon at pick-up.
Great recipes and ideas are always available.
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Early Childhood Education Co-Directors
Joline Riddle
Wendy Edmonds
Values that Resonate for All
Our faculty apply Jewish values daily
through our lessons, our play, and in our
conversations. A few examples of this
application is through our appreciation
of our world, compassionate behavior
toward others, and the belief that all
human beings have the ability to freely
choose their actions.
Our Newly Remodeled Classrooms and
Indoor Playspace
This January, The J will open a new
wing on our second floor! It includes
an indoor, temperature regulated
play space for classes and families to
enjoy. The space will also include a
demonstration kitchen. Our teachers
already cook with their kids, but now
they will have a professional kitchen,
with all the right utensils and space
for children to engage in cooking and
learning about good nutritional choices.
Other amazing attractions for our
children and families include our
beautiful sculpture garden, art gallery,
and splash park – attractions that no
other child care facility or education
program can offer. Our faculty and
support staff regularly use these areas
to enhance our programs. The arts is
incorporated throughout the day and
frequent visits and conversations
about art are supported with the
garden and gallery
.
Infants enjoy a Discover CATCH Field Day
In the Sculpture Garden.
NEW
INDOOR PLAYSPACE
HOURS!
MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: 7 am – 10 am,
NOON – 3:30 pm, 5:30 – 8 pm
FRIDAYS: 7 – 10 am, NOON – 1:30 pm
2:30 – 4 pm, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
SATURDAYS: RSVP ONLY
SUNDAYS: 7 am – 8 pm
*Note: All other times are scheduled for Early Childhood and J-Care programs.
Open for members or those with guest passes.
Parties can be reserved at open times only
with at least two weeks advance notice.
Three-year olds engage in self-inspired art.
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Health Tips
TAGLIT PROGRAMS
Dominate your
EVOLVE TO PROVIDE NEW
ENRICHING PROGRAMS
next OCR
(Obstacle Course Race)
Tucson J Personal Trainer and OCR
Competitor, Lloyd Lewis, reveals 3 tips
to help you get ready!
Obstacle Course Races (OCR) or ‘Mud Runs’
such as Terrain Racing, Spartan Runs, and
Warrior Dash have grown in popularity
over the last couple of years. If you’ve ever
done one, you know why! Going through a
course where you may face obstacles like
cargo nets, scaling 8-10 ft walls, jumping
over small fires, and of course, trekking
through lots of mud (all while running a
5K or 10K!), is exhausting, exhilarating, and
very rewarding! Being able to go through
these races with friends or family members
makes OCRs a great bonding experience
as well. But what can you do to prepare
yourself to run an Obstacle Course Race?
TIP #1- Work on improving strength:
This doesn’t mean you need to be able
to squat twice your bodyweight or
bench press like a NFL lineman. The best
exercises revolve around you moving your
bodyweight as you will during your race.
Work on improving your push-ups, pullups, squats, sit-ups, planks and burpees.
TIP #2- Run Outdoors:
Obstacle
course races usually take place on uneven
surfaces. Get accustomed to running in
dirt and sand, up and down hills, and on
uneven terrain (just be careful!)
TIP #3- Have Fun!: If it’s fun you will do
it more often and therefore improve. Sport
is supposed to be fun, especially obstacle
course racing, so enjoy the experience and
never give up!
Join me in February 2016, as I will be
rolling out a 12-week program that will
prepare you to DOMINATE any obstacle
course race or mud run. As a culmination
of this training course, it just so happens
there will be an OCR event on April 30th
that you may want to consider.
Whether you plan on doing a run
competitively or just want to complete
with a group of your friends, this program
will help you be prepared for whatever
obstacle you may face.
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W
hen the Taglit young adult day
program began seven years ago,
the group started with just a
handful of participants. The program
is designed to explore, cultivate, and
maximize each program participant’s
individual potential. Through a program
spirited by Jewish values and communal
harmony, we work to meet individual
needs.
Throughout those years the program has
steadily grown to now include 25 fulltime participants with dozens more on
a waitlist to join. With the expansion, we
are excited to have the opportunity to
increase our enrollment and anticipate
at least nine new young adults joining
our program in 2016. Taglit is extremely
excited and grateful to have additional
operating space and we are looking
forward to moving in during the New Year!
also has the opportunity to begin
operating as 2 unique groups: Avodah
(or Vocational) and Ha-Ash-Arah (or
Enrichment). Each group will continue
to fulfill The J and the Taglit mission
by providing enriching programs which
emphasize wellness, education, and
social action. Both groups will continue
to enjoy opportunities for recreational
activities in the community. While both
groups will also continue to volunteer
around The J, Avodah will have a greater
emphasis on work-readiness with the
hopes that they progress towards
employment opportunities.
With the expansion, including another
space dedicated to SNS programming
and the increased enrollment, Taglit
TAGLIT program participants and advocates test out their
new space on the second floor!
WALKIE TALKIE
Special Olympics Arizona
Told by Brandon Katz to Travis Fischer
TF: Taglit is competing in the Special
Olympics Arizona Tournament. Can you
tell us what sport you will compete in?
BK: We are bowling.
TF: Do you use a ramp?
BK: Some of us do.
TF: Have you been practicing your
bowling? If so, where?
BK: We practice at Lucky Strike Lanes. We get our
shoes and put them on and then get a bowling
ball and throw it down the lane.
TF: What is the object of bowling?
BK: To get STRIKES!
TF: What else are you trying to get?
BK: Gutterballs!
TF: Do you like gutterballs?
BK: Yes! We throw the ball fast.
TF: We did great at the Tournament on November 1! Hannah brought home the
Bronze, while Cameron, Eric and Spencer all brought home Gold Medals!
BK: Yes. It was fun!
Knitting / Crocheting Group
Fridays, 10 am
Free and open to the public
Hits the Tucson J
JXT is a unique result-based,
multi-modality workout program that not only
combines high-intensity training techniques and equipment,
but is custom-designed for the Tucson J by one of the World’s
top Fitness Coaches, Brandon Wagner. This eight-week program
will test, push and improve all facets of your fitness performance
as well as allow you to break through mental or physical
obstacles that may be in your way to achieving your goals!
JTX is structured to provide a personal training experience in a
small group environment as well as simulate the feel of being
a member on a competitive sport team. Participants will build
comradery through team and friendly competition to create a
fun and stimulating environment.
Eastside Chess Club
Recreational and competitive play for all ages and skill levels.
Wednesday, 6 pm
Children under age 18 free; age 18+ $2/free member
Center View - quarterly, full color publication A Hub of information and stories about The J.
Reach savvy, intelligent readers. Two print runs of 10,000 and two digital publications
distributed via e-mail. Program Guide - twice yearly A list of all Tucson J programs and special events offered.
Mailed to all members and distributed throughout The J.
Clay Class
An opportunity to make objects using hand-building techniques or the
pottery wheel. Six, three-hour sessions with Instructor Gerrie Young.
Sundays, 9:30 am
January 3 – March 27
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
January 5 - March
$95/$90 members, (plus $30materials fee paid to instructor at first
session)
Perlman Art Studio
TV Digital Ads - 4 x TV Screens strategically placed in high-traffic areas.
Weekly E-Newsletter - digital publication
Reach more than 5,300 inboxes weekly with your message!
Tucson J Website Banner Ad
Tucsonjcc.org reaches more than 100,000 per year
Sculptural Ideas in Clay
Glazes, tools and the first bag of clay storage and firing are included in the fee.
Thursdays 10 - Noon
January 7 -28, February 4, 11, 25, March 3 - 31
$95/$90 member (plus $30 materials fee to be paid at first session)
Perlman Art Studio
Wheel Thrown Pottery
Learn techniques that enable you to coordinate your mind and hands to
make a multitude of mugs, bowls and plates in your own personal style.
Thursdays, 6 pm
January 7 – 18, February 4, 11, 25, March 3 – 31
$95/$90 member (plus $30 materials fee)
Perlman Art Studio
For more information contact Kristin Schwartz
kschwartz@tucsonjcc.org or 520-299-3000, x176
As a member of JXT, you will go through a pre-session fitness
assessment at the beginning of the program and continue to be
tested throughout the series until your final assessment at the
end of the eight weeks. You will be given nutritional coaching
as well as tips and advice to keep you on your game for your
recovery days. Through the coaching, encouragement and
dedication of the JXT Coaches and teammates, your better self
is waiting for you!
Tile Mosaics
No previous clay experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. Six,
two-hour sessions with Instructor Gerrie Young.
Wednesdays, 2 pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10 and February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
$80/$70 member (plus $30 materials fee paid to instructor at first
session member
Private Drum Set Lessons | Ages 6 - 99
School of Music at (520)396-3663.Days and time by appointment.
$40/$32 member (per half hour session)
Soul Maps – Kabbalah to Navigate your Inner World
Soul Maps will introduce you to the Tanya, a 200-year-old text with a
revolutionary new look at human psychology. Taught by Rabbi Yehuda
Ceitlin and co-presented by Chabad Tucson. Course fee includes
textbook. To register, visit www.chabadtucson.org/soulmaps.
Thursdays, 7 pm
February 11 – March 17
$100 member
Library
Jewish Writers in America
Five lectures on prominent Jewish-American writers Bashevis Singer,
Saul Bellows, Philip Roth, Bernard Malamud, and Arthur Miller.
Wednesdays, March 2 – 30, 1:30 pm
$40/$36 member
Board Room
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Beginner Bridge Class
Eight, two-hour lessons taught weekly by Howard Siegarman, Bridge
Life Master.
Wednesdays, 9 am
January 6 – February 24
$75/$70 member
Library
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Week-long Stone Carving Workshop
Learn traditional hand-carving techniques and skills while creating a
sculpture in stone. A block of limestone is provided with the class. Bring
your own tools or purchase a set.
Sunday, February 14
$600 ($675 with tools), $575 member
Sculpture Garden
Introduction to Spanish II, Wednesdays, 3:30 pm
Spanish Beginner II, Thursdays, 9:45 am
Advanced Conversational Spanish Thursdays, 8 am
$85/$80 member
Cinema for Spanish Conversation
Saturday evenings January 23, February 20 and March 19
6 – 8:30 pm
$20 per session
For information
on regular
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groups and classes visit
the website tucsonjcc.org
ADULT CLASSES at The J
A terrific way to explore, learn new things
and meet new friends!
Register online at www.tucsonjcc.org
Jews, Nazis and Hollywood Cinema
Brandeis University on Wheels – January 7 at 9 am
The Brandeis National Committee Tucson Chapter joins with the Tucson J
to present Tom Doherty, PhD, professor of American Studies and Program
Chair at Brandeis University. Dr. Doherty will speak on “Jews, Nazis and
Hollywood Cinema,” Continental breakfast provided. To R.S.V.P., call
Arlene Zuckerman, 520- 577-1457 or zuck4@juno.com, by January 4th.
Jewish Heritage Center
Upcoming events in the
Tucson J Fine Art Gallery
Anti-Semitism: How We Got To Where We Are Today – January 25 at 6:30 pm
Join Thomas Price, former US diplomat and current faculty at the
University of Arizona’s Center for Judaic Studies for this informative and
thought-provoking, five-week series.
Mondays, January 25 – February 29, 6:30 pm
$70 and open to the public
Board Room
All Things Considered -
Art by Jean Nerenberg
January 8 – March 1
Gertrude & Fred Rosen Memorial Lecture
“Israel – Beyond the Headlines: What Do You Really Know about Israel?
Reality vs. Myth”Lecture with Leah Garber, vice president of the Jewish
Community Center Association
Thursday, January 28, 7 pm
Free and open to the public
From crisp desert air
to gritty city streets,
Jean Nerenberg’s
paintings reflect
the disparate
environments in
which she lives and creates.
Artist’s reception
Sunday, January 10, 2-4 p.m.
Books & Bagels
Book discussion group meets monthly to discuss contemporary and
classic works of fiction and nonfiction.
Third Sunday of month – January 17 - April 17
Free and open to the public
Library
Anyone Can Draw & Paint
For beginners and experienced artists. Explore your creative spirit using
various media.
Thursdays & Fridays, 9:30-12:30 pm
$80/$70 member, four-class punch card
Perlman Art Studio
SAVE THE DATE!- 7th Annual
Sculpture Garden Exhibition
Spouse Bereavement Group
Co-sponsored by Widowed to Widowed Inc. For more information,
contact Marvin Bernstein, 885-2005.
Tuesdays, 10 am
Meets every Tuesday, year round
Free and open to the public
Library
Moira Geoffrion, Art Department Head
Emerita from the University of Arizona,
is this year’s juror. She has chosen a
dozen dynamic, innovative pieces from
local and national sculptors.
Opening reception is Sunday, April 10
Brunch and Artists’ Talk – 11 a.m.
Free Public Reception – 1 p.m.
Social Bridge
A congenial group always looking for knowledgeable players. No advance
registration required-just drop in.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15 pm
$2 per session/$1 per session member
Library
Canasta Group
Congenial group, beginners through experienced players welcome.
Thursdays, Noon
Free and open to the public
South Bridge
Rotraut’s
paintings
and
sculpture
grace
galleries
from Paris’s
Pompidou
Centre to Florida’s Coral Springs
Museum of Art, as well as our
own Tucson J Sculpture Garden.
We are thrilled to present her
small sculpture and works on
paper, in conjunction with our 7th
Annual Sculpture Exhibition.
Artist’s reception
Sunday, March 6, 2-4 p.m.
The Work of Barbara Brandel
April 15 – May 18
Barbara’s art
reflects a lifelong interest
in fiber arts
and indigenous
textiles. Her
paintings pay
homage to artisans from around
the world and her painted
collages, containing recycled
world stamps and maps, speak of
the similarities and uniqueness of
us all, with sometimes humorous
juxtapositions.
Artist’s reception
Sunday, April 17, 2-4 p.m.
Who knew?”
Elder Circle
Monthly discussion group covering topics that cultivate the value of
Elders as mentors and wise counsel in our community.
Free and open to the public
Catalina Room
Southern AZ Jewish Genealogy Society
For information about this group email Barbara Mannlein at azdoll@comcast.net.
2nd Sunday of each month, 1 pm
Free and open to the public
Jewish Heritage Center
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Israeli Dance – Beginner & Intermediate
Beginners - Tuesdays, 7:30 pm
Intermediate - 8:15 pm
Advanced - 9 pm
$6/$5 per session member
Group Fitness Studio
Israeli Dance – Partners and Open Circle
2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
$6/$5 per session member
Group Fitness Studio
March 4 – April 12
Caretakers & Art Makers -
“This is Jewish food?
Current Events
Provocative, controversial, and never dull. Timely topics of local, national
& international interest are discussed.
Mondays, 11:30 am
$2 per session/$1 per session member
Jewish Heritage Center
Hebrew Classes: Beginning Hebrew, Hebrew 1, Hebrew 2 Eight, one-hour
lessons. For start dates and times call Harriet 299-3000 x147.
$70/$60 members (plus cost of text paid to instructor member)
Gesher Room
Mah Jongg Lessons -Beginner & Intermediate
Five two-hour lessons. Please bring the 2015 Mah Jongg card. For start
dates and times call Harriet at 299-3000 x147.
$60/$50 member
Rotraut - Small works on Paper
Writer, teacher, and awardwinning author Amelia Saltsman
is passionate about helping
people make the connection
between small-farmed foods and real-life meals. She is committed to raising
what she calls the “food literacy” rate: knowing how, when, and where our
food is grown (and by whom); knowing how to cook a simple, healthy meal
and understanding the local and global impact our food choices have on our families and
communities. Saltsman has channeled both her values and her passions into her latest
cookbook, “The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen.”
We are thrilled to partner with the Tucson Festival of Books to welcome Amelia Saltsman to
the Tucson J. Join us on Friday, March 11 from 2 – 4 p.m., for a cooking demonstration tasting
and fundraiser in The J’s new demonstration kitchen. Copies of the “The Jewish Seasonal
Kitchen” will be available for autographs.
For reservations for the March 11 event at The J call the Members Relations at 299-3000. Help support Arts &
Culture programming at The J by reserving your space today! Seating is limited.
Tickets are $20, $35 with autographed cookbook.
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UPCOMING
Tucson J Staffers Experience
a Journey of a Lifetime
A Piece of Israel in Our Hearts
Tucson Staff at the Kotel
From the moment we stepped off the plane
in Tel Aviv to the moment we left 12 days
later, our group engaged with each other and
immersed ourselves into the heartbeat of Israel.
tragic
events. My heart was
heavy, and still is.
Our first group stop was a visit to Neot
Kedumim, Israel’s Biblical Nature Reserve
where we were all immersed in the story of
the Bible and the land of Israel. It was also an
opportunity for team building – to get to know
our counterparts at the other J’s, break the
silos of comfort - share ideas – create a bond.
So the first thing we did, like in the Bible,
we learned how to herd sheep and goats –
competitively! We laughed, challenged each
other and got muddy together. Those sheep
and goats just didn’t know what they were in
for. But through that first experience together
we learned about the fauna and flora of the
special land of Israel and planted trees as part
of a ‘greening of the land’ initiative. It just got
better and better from there.
The Tucson J’s Lisa Delyria, an Early Childhood
Education Lead Teacher, had one of her
profound experiences visiting the Wolfson
Medical Center in Tel Aviv where the Save
a Child’s Heart (SACH) program is centered,
an Israeli-based international humanitarian
project. “Our visit to the SACH facility was
very impactful.” She adds, “This is a home for
children that have recently received, about to
receive or are recuperating from a life-saving
heart operation. Seeing how this organization
operates on children of all ages with no
consideration of their religion or race, is a true
example of compassion and caring that we
could all learn from.”
Herding goats and sheep – Team building Biblical style
Each day we absorbed a unique perspective
of Israel. From the Negev, (“…the place where
the Jewish people will be tested” - David Ben
Gurion) where we hiked and learned about the
pioneers who settled in the desert and about
those that currently make their home there, to
the Masada, Dead Sea and on to Jerusalem.
Jerusalem was the truly the heart of the trip.
We absorbed layers of Jewish history, culture,
and religion, toured the various neighborhoods,
heard lectures from several prominent
scholars; a Biblical Dramatist, a journalist and
a film maker. Each offered another strata of
complexity and perspective which provided us
with the opportunity to hear many sides of the
conversation, old and new.
One of my profound experiences (and there
were many) was the tour of Yad Vashem, the
Holocaust Museum. There was so much that I
learned that I didn’t know walking through this
amazing, thought-provoking tribute to those
that perished and those that survived the
Tu B’Shevat is for Trees
Friday, January 15, 6 p.m
Tu B’shevat is the 15th day of the Hebrew month
of Shevat, and this holiday centers itself around
an appreciation for trees and the many gifts we
gain from them. Though this holiday is never
mentioned in the Torah, the Torah states that
there should be a “new year for the trees,” a day
to calculate the age of trees for the purposes of
tithing.
Sue DeBenedette, Communications Director
Ten of us from the Tucson J recently spent 12
days in Israel in November– and I cannot stop
thinking about it. As part of the Israel Seminar
tour we traveled with three other JCC’s
(Columbus, Ohio, Springfield Massachusetts
and Bridgewater, N.J.) on this professional
journey - an inside look at Israel, her history,
culture and current events.
Holiday
Events
For Christina Pugh,
our Member Services
Associate, it was the
day we visited our
Partnership2Gether
sister city near the Gaza
Strip. “This was one
of the moments that
Hatzav Kindergarten
have stuck out to me
student holding a photo of
the most. Tucson, Hof
her ‘twin’, Zoe, from the
Tucson J Early Childhood
Ashkelon, and Kiryat
Education Program
Malachi, prepared our
dinner as one large group. The connections
between us all, even through the language
barrier was amazing. I never felt more at home.
I had a long conversation with a mom of three
boys, with one being in the military and another
a week away from joining. Talking to her mom
to mom, we connected through empathy of
each other’s situations and knowing that we
are no different, only different in our journeys.”
She says.
That was what was supposed to happen, has
happened - to take
the heartbeat of
Israel, its culture and
its values, bring it
back to Tucson and
apply it to our day-today work here as the
Tucson J.
On this day, we celebrate trees by enjoying a new
fruit we have never tasted before, eating one of
the seven species that are plentiful in the land of
Israel, or by planting a tree.
If you would like to celebrate the holiday with us at
the Tucson J, join us on Friday, January 15th at
6 p.m. in the Jewish Heritage Center for Tu B’Shevat
Pajama Shabbat and Family Movie Night where
we will be sharing a Shabbat potluck dinner and
watching the movie “The Lorax” in our jammies.
Joyful Purim
Annual Purim Parade, Thursday, March 24, 10 a.m.
The month of Adar is the most joyful in the Hebrew
calendar, and much of that is due to the celebration
of Purim which falls during the month. Purim is the
Jewish holiday that tells the story of Esther and is
told as a supplement to the Torah in a one-scrolled
parchment called the Megillah. The Megillah
explains that Haman tried to rid ancient Persia of
the Jews and that Queen Esther saved her people by
coming forward and admitting her Jewish faith which
had been a secret for some time.
Because Purim is a celebration, it is enjoyed by
children with Purim parades, costumes and noisy
groggers used to drown out the name of Haman
whenever his name is spoken. Mishloach manot
(Purim baskets) are delivered to loved ones in
order to counteract the evilness of Haman and
Hamantaschen (Yiddish for “Haman’s pockets” but
shaped like Haman’s three-pointed hat) cookies are
stuffed with jellies and chocolate and poppy seeds.
Please join us for our own annual joyful tradition at
the Tucson J’s Purim Parade on Thursday, March 24th
at 10 a.m. with all of the ECE children participating
in costume. There will be singing, a short Megillah
reading and plenty of fun! All our welcome to come
and share this special time together.
Lisa Delyria and Lynn Davis at the Save A Child’s Heart
residence in Tel Aviv
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Weintraub Israel Center
Upcoming Events
Heatbeat of Israel
40th Anniversary of Operation Thunderbolt
The Weintraub Israel Center and Chabad Tucson present a first-hand
account by Sassy Reuven, IDF commander of Operation Entebbe, one
of the greatest hostage rescues in history.
Sunday, January 24 at 7 p.m. at Young Israel Chabad. Tickets $18
Gertrude & Fred Rosen Memorial
Lecture
January 28, 2016, 7 p.m. at the Tucson J
Israel – Beyond the Headlines: What Do
You Really Know about Israel? Reality vs.
Myth With Leah Garber, VP - JCCA.
In partnership with the CJE
Thank G-d for Israel
Sunday, February, 28 at the Tucson J
Keynote speaker: Jim Showers,
Executive Director - Friends of Israel.
An exciting collaboration with the
- JCCA.
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Tucson Christian community and the Christian
organization Friends of Israel, showcasing multi-faith support for
Israel. In partnership with Friends of Israel, Tucson J and local
churches. The Friends of Israel is a worldwide Christian ministry
founded in 1938 to communicate the biblical truth about Israel, while
fostering solidarity with the Jewish people.
SAVE THE DATE! Tucson Celebrates Israel
May 9-16, 2016
In partnership with all of Tucson’s Jewish community. Enjoy a taste of Israel
with four prominent, award-winning Israeli chefs.
Yael Shamir - Chef in restaurants in Kiryat Tivon and Eilat, Israel, and in
Spain. Today, she trains and manages cooking workshops for private groups
in a variety of cuisines.
Orly Varon-Shushan, Kibbutz Carmiya is Pastry Chef and Director of Bakery
Factory production boutique.
Sahar Refael, - Chef of three successful restaurants and winner of the
Israeli reality show, “The Kitchen”. He is an award winning international
chef, cook book author and culinary consultant.
Maya Klein, Senior Chef in several prominent restaurants, and first place
winner on “Chef Games” a top-rated Israeli reality show.
Myrna and James Frisch
Mazel tov on the joy of a new grandchild.
Jenni and Todd Rockoff
Teresa and Ken Goodman
Mazel Tov on the birth of your grandchild.
Jenni and Todd Rockoff
The Board and Staff of the Tucson J
Rabbi and Mrs. Arthur Oleisky
Our deepest condolences.
Jenni and Todd Rockoff
Marcia and Ken Light
The Board and Staff of the Tucson J
Joan Kleinerman
Robert Cohen
Our deepest condolences.
Jenni and Todd Rockoff
Marcia and Ken Light
The Board and Staff of the Tucson J
Joan Kleinerman
Rebecca Crow
Joan Kaye Cauthorn
Our sincere sympathies on the loss of your
father, Walter Kaye.
Marcia and Ken Light
The Board and Staff of the Tucson J
Jane and Bruce Ash
In memory of your Dad.
Myrna and Jim Frisch
Steve Wool
Congratulations on becoming a grandfather.
Joan Kleinerman
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shenitzer
In memory of Jewel Fishkin.
Mary Sue and Maurie Kern
Randy Emerson and Bonnie Sedlmayr-Emerson
Brenda and Bill Viner
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Brenda Viner
In honor of your birthday.
Mary Sue and Maurie Kern
Naomi Karp
We will always remember Gene with great
fondness.
Randy Emerson and Bonnie SedlmayrEmerson
Susan and Larry Moss
We’re hoping that your full recovery is a
speedy one.
Jenni and Todd Rockoff
The Board and Staff of the Tucson J
The JCC Sculpture Garden Committee
Judy Holt
In honor of your “big” birthday.
Kyra, Barney, Zoe, Sophie and Naomi
Holtzman
Linda Siegel
In loving memory.
Dorothy and Stewart Milstein
Devorah Coryell
We are so sorry for your loss. May your
mother’s memory be for a blessing.
The Tucson International Jewish Film Festival
Committee
Shelley Pozez and Bill Homes
In honor of your engagement.
Jenni and Todd Rockoff
Larry Moss
Welcome home. We’re wishing you a speedy
recovery.
The Tucson International Jewish Film Festival
In honor of John C. D’Auria.
Carole D’Auria
Ed Boze
In memory of Paula Boze. We all miss her. A
lot. And her birthday will never be forgotten!
Vicki and Phil Alberts
Mary Lou Aries and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during
this difficult time. We’ll all miss Frank.
Linda and Gerry Tumarkin
In memory of Diane Feigelson.
Karen Phelps
In memory of Lola and Marvin Herman.
Sarah Iden and Marc Herman
In loving memory of our parents, Dorothy and
Saul Goldman.
Steven, Warren and Devorah
In honor of the life and memory of Bob
Polinsky and in tribute of his lasting
contributions to the Tucson International
Jewish Film Festival.
Colleen Brosnan
Beth and Chuck Brummer
Susan Corey
Leanna Crosby and Claire Parsons
B.J. Fadem
Susan and John Ladd
Dr. Wayne Lawson and Dr. Bill Mitchell
Michael and Ben Mallonee
Mark Mussari and Peter Dillard
Bob Nichol
Laura Schoenfeld
Cheryl and Howard Unger
Peter Weiblen
BETH STERN MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
Rabbi and Mrs. Authur Oleisky
We grieve with you the loss of Michael, your
beloved son.
Carol and Al Stern
Bob Cohen
In fond memory of Shiffy.
Carol and Al Stern
ERIN SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
Patti Russotti
Sincere condolences on your loss.
The Tucson Bryn Walker Girls
Randy Carpenter
Wishing you a very speedy recovery.
Susan and Billy Schoenberg
Stephen Krauss and Family
Sincere condolences on your loss.
Susan and Billy Schoenberg
Your Mind is a Precious Thing to Waste!
NEW Cognitive Programs
Empower yourself and improve memory and mental well-being.
Brain Matters Lectures
with UA specialists
Doctors and specialists in neurology from
the University of Arizona will present free
lectures covering topics such as maintaining
balance among older individuals, migraines
and headaches, managing pain and how to
improve physical and cognitive fitness.
The third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.
starts January 21 | Free and open to the public
Schedule & Topics:
January 21:
10 am-Steve Rapscak, MD (Dementia Update)
11 am-Jon Davison, PT
(Maintaining balance among older individuals)
11:30 am-A Matter of Balance/Enhance Fitness
(PCOA programs)
February 18:
10:00 am- John LaWall, MD (Migraines & Headaches)
11 am-Anne Marie Chiasson
March 17:
10 am-David Labiner, MD (Pain and Inflammation)
11 am-Amol Patwardhan, MD, Ph.D. (Managing pain)
April 21:
10:00 am -Alex Hishaw, MD (TBI/ Concussions)
11:00 am- Sharon Arkin, PhD (Improving physical
and cognitive fitness; a Tucson J program)
Memory Training with a TMC
specialist
Just as exercise strengthens your muscles,
there are strategies to help strengthen
your memory. Tucson Medical Center, in
collaboration with the UCLA Longevity
Center, is offering a memory education
program at The J to help you do just this.
In four sessions you can learn strategies
to address the most common memory
complaints, from forgetting names to
misplacing objects. For more information
and to register call (520) 324-1960 or email
seniorservices@tmcaz.com.
Tuesdays, at 2-4 p.m. starting January 19
The cost for the series is $50 members and
non-members.
Elder Rehab
Elder Rehab is a research-tested physical,
mental, & social stimulation program developed by psychologist Sharon Arkin. A senior,
memory - impaired participant will be partnered with a University of Arizona volunteer
“personal trainer” who will supervise the
participant in physical fitness workouts and
engage in memory & language stimulation.
Monday – Fridays starting January 25
10 – 12 weeks.
The cost of the series is $100 members and
non-members
BEATUBE® for Seniors
Recent findings in the field of brain research
show that the brain is regenerative and,
despite the amount of nerve cell loss
throughout life, new connections can be
made among existing cells to continue to
develop the brain. We are now starting to
understand the enormous impact the fields
of rhythm and movement can have on the
cognitive functions of the brain. BEATUBE®
was purposely designed as a means to
combine the two fields. BEATUBE® may be
an excellent approach to improve cognitive
capabilities and may even help to prevent
strokes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s
disease, and other forms of dementia.
Mondays at 11 a.m .
starting Feb. 15 through March 7
$60/$40 members
Zen Mindful Classes
Neil Claremon, author of the book, Zen in
Motion, will offer small group classes and
one-on-one sessions starting in January. The
Zen in Motion program centers on in-depth
meditation training and the core concepts of
martial arts.
Visit the Tucson J website for the full schedule in January at tucsonjcc.org/. The class
will be offered for a suggested donation of
$5 per class. Proceeds benefit mindfulness
programming at The J.
Visit tucsonjcc.org for details and registration.
STARS OF GIVING
A message from
KRISTIN SCHWARTZ,
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Recently, a friend
reminded me,
“Dollars are like
kisses. Each and
every one of them
counts.”
Through my work
at The J, each day
of my year is
Kristin Schwartz with her son Liam
filled with a
sense of purpose and connection to the
community. While that feeling of clarity can
be an incredible boon in a busy world, it
can also be a weight to bear.
Our community does much to support
one another. We are constantly growing,
evolving, and trying to make a difference
in just one more person, one more family,
or one more child’s life. And while we
reach many, there is always at least one
more waiting for us to reach out again,
either by inviting him/her into the fold of
artistic expression, creating a vocational
opportunity, or by giving someone a chance
to stretch her legs and her limits.
At The J, our mission, vision, and our own
hearts compel us to work harder with each
day. It can be challenging to keep sight
of the value in the singular moment of
illumination—the smile of a child making
his first basket in team sports, the rapturous
laughter of a young man who is able to raise
dollars to buy gifts for a family who would
otherwise go without during the holiday
season, or the joy of a member who is
rediscovering his youth through movement
and exercise. But each of these moments,
like kisses, count. And it is through our
efforts every single day, each dollar given,
every hour dedicated to volunteering our
time or our wisdom, that we revel in these
moments of life’s little kisses.
So, as we move into the new calendar year,
know that no matter how big or small the
gift, every single one of them counts.
The Stars of Giving are donors who demonstrate
their belief in the importance of community
through annual investments of $2,500 or more
to the Tucson J.
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3800 E. River Rd. | Tucson, AZ | 85718
520-299-3000 | tucsonjcc.org
BUILDING HOURS
Sun., 7 am–8 pm
Mon.–Thurs., 5:30 am–10 pm
Fri., 5:30 am–6 pm
Sat., 7 am–6 pm*
*Sports & Wellness Only. Use North Entrance
HOLIDAY HOURS
Fri., January 1 – New Years Day - Closed
Fri., April 22 – Erev Passover – 1st Seder – Open until 4 pm
Sat., April 23 – Passover – Closed
Thurs., April 28, Passover - Erev 7th Day – Open until 6 pm
Fri., April 29 – Passover, 7th Day – Closed
BABYSITTING HOURS
Sun., 9 am – 2 pm
Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am – 1 pm
Mon. – Thurs., 4 – 7 pm
Sat., 8:45 am – 1 pm $4.50 per hour; $2.25 per hour each additional
child. Parent(s) must be on the Jewish Community Campus while
using babysitting. 2-hour time limit.
CAFÉ @ THE J HOURS
BREAKFAST
Mon.–Fri., 7–10 am
LUNCH, DINNER AND SNACKS
Sun., 9 am–5 pm
Mon.–Thurs., 10 am–5 pm
Fri., 10 am–4 pm
NEW INDOOR PLAYSPACE HOURS!
Mondays – Thursdays: 7 am – 10 am, Noon – 3:30 pm, 5:30 – 8 pm
Fridays: 7 – 10 am, Noon – 1:30 pm, 2:30 – 4 pm, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Saturdays: RSVP only
Sundays: 7 am – 8 pm
*Note: All other times are scheduled for Early Childhood and J-Care programs.
Open for members or those with guest passes.
Parties can be reserved at open times only
with at least two weeks advance notice.
TUCSON INTERNATIONAL
JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
January 14 – 23, 2016
Season Passes
and Single Tickets
on Sale Now
25
tucsonjewishfilmfestival.org
years
celebrating
In memory of Robert Polinsky
For more information visit
tucsonjewishfilmfestival.org
or call (520) 615-5432
/tjccfilm