Summer 2012 Issue

Peninsula Jewish Community Center Your Center for Life!
Summer 2012
Tammuz / Av / Elul 5772
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Stephanie Rosekind and Teyo — What a Team!
W hen she’s not visiting the dog“Teyo
is Greek, meaning gift from G-d, and believe me, this
PJCC indulging her interest in
is Mr. Love,” Stephanie says. “I knew I had to share him.” The
Jewish education, Center Member
Stephanie
Rosekind
loves
volunteering. She’s a volunteer
chaplain with the Stanford Hospital
Jewish Chaplaincy program and
is also on the Peninsula Council of
the Jewish Community Relations
Council. But ask the San Mateo
resident what she finds most
endearing, and she might mention
her work with the Jewish Coalition
for Literacy (JCL), that she learned about through the PJCC. That’s
because she gets to partner with her beloved 9-year old Golden
Retriever, Teyo.
pair has called on Alzheimer’s patients in a residential facility and
is currently visiting Fiesta Gardens International School as part of
Stephanie’s tutoring efforts with JCL (www.jclread.org ). Studies show
that children who are learning to read often fear making mistakes, but
they improve when they read to a dog because dogs just listen and
don’t laugh if mistakes are made. “The
kids love Teyo,” Stephanie says. “We sit
in the library and the children practice
reading aloud to him. He is remarkably
gentle and kind.”
A mitzvah mutt, indeed. And the
perfect match for a mitzvah kind of gal.
Furry Love Abounds at Peninsula Humane Society/SPCA
By Laurie Reinelt, PJCC Member Services Associate
T
he Peninsula Humane Society/
SPCA is a private non-profit
organization that accepts all animals in
need and strives to find their “forever
homes.” A bustling facility, the PHS/
SPCA averages up to 12,000 incoming
animals each year, a third of which
are injured or orphaned wildlife.
Making up the majority are domestic
animals, mostly dogs and cats, either
surrendered by their guardians or
picked up as strays by animal control.
Staff evaluate each animal, taking into consideration their age,
temperament, behavior, and health, as well as spacing concerns at
the shelter. Since January 2003, 100 percent of all healthy dogs and
cats in their care have found homes. In addition, each month their
dedicated staff nurse and rehabilitate between 150 to 200 treatable
animals before finding them homes.
The PHS/SPCA has always been a progressive, often-modeled
leader. In the 1970s they became the first California Humane Society
to introduce an on-site Spay/Neuter Clinic, a wildlife rehabilitation
center, and “get acquainted” rooms for the public to interact with
shelter animals as part of the adoption process. In the 1980s they
began a mobile adoption program that often visits the PJCC. The
next time you’re ready to add a four-legged friend to your family,
remember the sweet furry faces awaiting their forever home. Visit
the PHS/SPCA at their new, state-of-the-art, green facility at 1450
Rollins Road in Burlingame.
PHS/SPCA Mobile Adoption will be at the PJCC! Friday, August 24, 2012 • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Your Most Memorable Pet
Mark Sichlinger, Center Member since 2010
“My six-year old standard schnauzer Blaz (pictured right) is my
backpacking buddy and even has his own backpack! However, I
wasn’t crazy about the time he dove into a freezing lake in the High
Sierras at night and I had to share my tent with a wet 40-pound dog
in 40-degree temperatures.”
Jewish holidays explained
Tu B’Av: The Holiday of Love
15 Av, 5772 • August 3, 2012
Tu B’Av is both an ancient and modern holiday. Originally a post-biblical day of joy, it
served as a matchmaking day for unmarried women in the second Temple period (before
the fall of Jerusalem in 70 C.E.). Tu B’Av was almost unnoticed in the Jewish calendar for
many centuries, but it has been rejuvenated in recent decades, especially in the modern
state of Israel. In its modern incarnation it is gradually becoming a Hebrew-Jewish Day of
Love, slightly resembling Valentine’s Day in English-speaking countries.
Reprinted from MyJewishLearning.com
Preschool Bids Fond Farewell and Warm Welcome
I n 1979, when New Jersey welcome
W ith the
bittersweet departure of Judy Garb comes the
elementary school teacher Judy
arrival of Kathleen Seabolt, the PJCC’s new Preschool
Garb moved to California, she
didn’t know a soul except for
her husband and two children.
But all that changed when Judy
enrolled her young son in the
PJCC’s preschool. “I fell in love
with the Center,” she recalls. “The
PJCC became my home away
from home.”
In 1985 Judy was hired as a
PJCC preschool teacher and the following fall was promoted to
Assistant Director. Just a couple years later, she was promoted
to Preschool Director, the position she’s held since 1987. “I
couldn’t imagine doing any other kind of work,” Judy says. “Once I
experienced the PJCC, I was hooked and never left.”
After 26 phenomenal years of service, retirement beckons
and our beloved educator is making her departure. Under
Judy’s leadership, our award-winning preschool has thrived and
is recognized today as one of the finest preschools on the Peninsula.”
“We extend our most sincere thanks to Judy, who leaves
behind an impressive legacy, warm memories and many, many
friends,” says PJCC Executive Director Deborah Pinsky. “She will
be sorely missed.”
Director. “I am confident that our community will embrace
Kathleen and all that she is bringing to the PJCC,” Judy says of her
successor. “Along with our wonderful office administrators and
staff, the PJCC Preschool will continue to flourish.”
The seasoned educator boasts an extensive background in early
childhood education that includes all levels, from administrative
responsibilities to front-end operations.
“I can’t express how happy I am to join the Preschool,” Kathleen
says. “I look forward to working closely with everyone to ensure a
smooth transition. I’m especially excited to meet our parents and
children.” She will also partner
with the PJCC’s Director of
Jewish Life, Rabbi Lavey Derby,
to continue integrating Jewish
values and learning into the
preschool curriculum.
Kathleen’s ability to sculpt a
superior learning environment
while nurturing a caring
community makes her a perfect
fit with the PJCC.
Talmud Circle Studies with Renowned Speaker
F or the past seven months, adults from around the Bay, including Jewish scholar of our age.
26 students from the North Peninsula, have met each month to His achievement of translating
study Talmud in the Bay Area Talmud Circle sponsored by Lehrhaus
Judaica, Kevah, and the Aleph society. In April, 150 enthusiastic
guests gathered at the UC Berkeley Hillel House for a special
Talmud circle taught by the renowned Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz.
Thanks to modern technology, Rabbi Steinsaltz appeared live
online and spoke about the reality of evil and the importance of
facing the demons that live within us.
Rabbi Lavey Derby, teacher of the North Peninsula Talmud
circle, said, “Rabbi Steinsaltz is the most renowned Talmudist and
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the entire Talmud into
Hebrew and now English,
together with his own
commentary and explanatory
notes, is unprecedented.
It was incredibly moving
to be able to study with him.”
Woman of the Year: Mara Langer
Curator’s Corner
PJCC Art Gallery presents
Six Dots
By guest columnist, Simcha Moyal, Israeli Artist Representative
T
his exhibition brings together a group
of 30 Israeli artists working with a timeless
Jewish symbol, the Magen David.
The Magen David, meaning Shield of
David in Hebrew, is a generally recognized
symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism.
Its shape is that of a hexagram, the
compound of two equilateral triangles.
Where there is no absolute account
of origin, many different explanations
have been offered. Some say that the
combination of the interlocking triangles
links the earth (triangle pointed down)
with the heavens (triangle pointed up).
Others say it is the combination of the
female and male. Another explanation
claims the Magen David was inspired by
the lily flower whose six petals create the
two triangles.
Throughout this exhibition you
will see the Magen David represented
differently by each artist according to
their social, political, and emotional
response to it as well as its decorative
or ceremonial usage. Sometimes these
artists are reflecting on the Jewish
people as a whole, sometimes they are
referencing the Holocaust, and other
times they are using the symbol for
their expression of contemporary art.
This unique exhibition shows a different
angle and approach to the spirituality
and physicality associated with the
Magen David.
“I don’t care how ancient this symbol
is, there is no other symbol that is as
important to the Jewish people and to
the non-Jewish people as Magen David
is. And this is an asset.” David Ben-Gurion
(1886 – 1973) Prime Minister of Israel.
Six Dots is on display
in the award-winning
PJCC Art Gallery from
July 11 – September 27, 2012
A New Voice By Rabbi Lavey Derby, Director of Jewish & Family Life
I t’s not something that most people she feeds herself. The reason for this
realize, but Jews have always had a is simple, driven by the concern that
strong affinity for animals. This might
explain the popularity of the Jewish
surname “Katz” and all the recent talk
about the need to institute a new Jewish
lifecycle event, the Bark Mitzvah.
In reality, Judaism has always
stressed the proper treatment of
animals. The Jewish law regarding the
treatment of animals is known as tza’ar
ba’alei chayim, the prevention of cruelty
to animals. The Torah specifically states
that animals must rest on the Sabbath
just as we do, so no asking Fido to
fetch the newspaper on Saturday. It
also forbids forcing an animal to work in
conditions of undue hardship.
My favorite Jewish teaching about
animals comes from the Talmud: a
person must feed her animals before
once you’ve eaten and feel satiated, you
may forget about your animals. Jewish
tradition holds that a person who is
cruel to a defenseless animal is more
likely to be cruel to a defenseless human
being, while one who learns to care for
animals will certainly learn to care for
fellow human beings.
Now, about that Bark Mitzvah….
Congratulations to
PJCC Center Member
Mara Langer, who was
recently recognized as
Woman of the Year!
Every year, the California
Legislature celebrates
well-deserving women
as part of Women’s
History Month, with
each assembly member
selecting a woman from their district who has
made significant contributions to the community.
Assemblyman Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo)
recognized Langer, a two-time breast cancer
survivor who helps women who have been
diagnosed with the disease. The young mother
was among 80 Californian women honored
during a ceremony on the Assembly floor. Mazel
tov, Mara!
Meet PJCC Nutritionist
Kim Henderson
As part of the PJCC’s
dedication to Wellness, we
are happy to introduce our
new Registered Dietitian,
Kim Henderson. Kim has
a B.S. in Biology, an M.S. in
Nutrition and specializes
in weight management
and healthy cooking, making her a perfect fit
with the PJCC. Kim is available by appointment at
650.378.2722 or khenderson@pjcc.org.
Work Out, Earn Points, Win
Rewards with JCC Rewards
The PJCC is pleased to introduce this premier
rewards program exclusively for Center Members.
Earn points for PJCC activities and then redeem
your points for fabulous name brand gifts and
PJCC services! Start earning points today just by
activating your free account. Visit www.pjcc.org/
jccrewards.
Bring-a-Friend Friday
June 29 • July 27 • August 31
PJCC Director of
Jewish & Family
Life Rabbi Lavey
Derby and his
cat, Charlie
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In Appreciation to Our Donors for their Gifts and Contributions
February 1 – April 30, 2012
PJCC PROGRAMS
Adult
Jewish Community
Endowment Fund
Rhonda Press & Larry Ragent
Shirley Rosenberg
in honor of Richard
Coleman’s 90th birthday
Camp
Shari Countryman &
Bryan Wolfgram
Jenna & Colin Fisher
Linda Goldman & David Leeb
Arwen & Christopher Hogan
Edie Kissko & Matt
Casamassina
Erin & Ryan Oto
Alissa & Chris Reindel
Kim & Andrew Rosivach
Sarah & Andrew Ryan
Orit & Yoav Shilon
Cultural Arts
Nicki & Jonathan Fox
Patricia Kristof Moy
Early Childhood Education
Susan Yourtz
in memory of Mary Samuels,
Susanne Tucker Oken, Helene
& Chick Barricks, Michael
Barricks, Carolyn Bookspun
and Char Stafford
Get Up & Go
Jewish Community
Endowment Fund
Metropolitan Transportation
Commission
Mills-Peninsula Health
Services
Sports & Recreation
Koret Foundation
for Maccabi Games
Youth and Family
Heffernan Foundation
for the Treehouse
Jim Joseph Foundation
for Teen Programs
PJCC FUNDS
Annual and General
Operating Fund
Liki & Joe Abrams
Linda Adler & Thomas
McDonald
Kristin Byrd & Jeff Peachin
Cheryl & Denis Fama
in honor of Dr. Donald
Newman’s milestone birthday
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Anita & Bill Hoffman
in memory of Norman Graff
and Pearl Ledwith
Julie & Ed Kraus
Linda & Moshe Oberstein
The David and Lucile Packard
Foundation
Davida & Michael Rabbino
in memory of
Dr. Norman Graff
Roy Ruth
Karin & Marlin Segal
Anne & David Sipes
Susie & Rich Sorkin
Selma & Sandy Tandowsky
Rebecca Wixon
Betty Bronitsky
Scholarship Fund
Catherine & Gene Aefsky
Alda & Joseph Bronitsky
Bonnie Kelly
Jeffrey Lang
Children’s Scholarship
Fund
Elaine Fein
Senior Bus Fund
Johanna Anderholm
in honor of Susan Ammons
Elaine Fein
Elina Kaplan & Daniel Lipkin
Shirley Lerner
Marian Lincoln
Janet A. Martin
in honor of Susan Ammons’
birthday
Catherine Pieck & Dan
Hoffman
Nancy Shaw
in honor of Mary Fisher’s
95th birthday
Marit & Amikam Shmargad
Cecile Winton
PJCC ANNUAL
BENEFIT
Sponsors and Donations
Double Platinum
Sissy and Ted Geballe
Kaiser Permanente
The Silk Family
Platinum
Club One
Sheryl & Avram Greenspan
Sonny & Stephen Hurst
Koret Foundation
Susan & Scott Maltz
Anne & David Steirman
Union Bank of California
Wells Fargo
Gold
Luba Abascal & David Weinstein
Martha & Michael Adler
Phyllis Friedman
HighCom Security Services Inc
Fran & Bobby Lent
Payden & Rygel
Alison & David Wagonfeld
Silver
Ellen & Bruce Gellman
Global Maintenance
Resources
Scott Hartley &
the Law Offices of Fox,
Shjeflo, Hartley & Babu, LLP
Ruth Krumbein
Lynne & Bruce Pasternack
Deborah Pinsky
Jane & Jon Post
Zoe & Dan Scheinman
Kathy & Don Williams
Bronze
Accurate Mailings Inc.
Karen Alexander &
Ross Weiner
Allura Skin & Laser Center
Bruce Maltz, MD & Carie
Chui, MD
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Betsy & Michael Berman
Katherine & Roy Bukstein
Kristin Byrd & Jeff Peachin
CCI Financial & Insurance
Solutions
Roxanne & David Cohen
Copyman
Lael Culiner & Josh Smith
Judy Edelson
Mandy & Rabbi Dennis Eisner
Brittany & Daniel Feitelberg
Debbie & David Goren
Jamba Juice
Christy & Eric Jeck
Barbi & Warren Lazarow
Ally Nuschy-Lenat &
Rick Lenat
Levinson Benefits Group
Insurance Services, LLC
Janet Martin
Lisa Wachtell-Miner &
Michael Miner
Sandy & Barry Oberstein
Peninsula Beauty Supply
Peter Pollat, MD
Amy Rabbino & Neal Rubin
Kathy Reich & Ken Meyer
Anne & David Sipes
Ellen Weinstein & Fred Weiner
Jodi & Rob Zwiebach
White
Cathy Bloomfield
Cathy & Tom Brown
Rabbi Lavey Derby
Nancy Evans & Art Wolf
Audra & Drew Greenspan
Susan Hamlin
Melissa & Jeff Hessekiel
Deborah Kelman & Rabbi
Marvin Goodman
Sheila & George Lederer
Xuan-Vu Nguyen &
Todd Braman
Linda & Moshe Oberstein
Randi Shafton & Drew
Lieberman
Yash Snider
Marilyn Taubman
Donations
All Industrial Electric Supply, Inc
Susan L. Ammons
Mimi & Rabbi Nat Ezray
Rabbi Daniel Feder, Peninsula
Temple Sholom
Dorothy Fornoff
Mindy Slatt-Friedeberg &
Dan Friedeberg
Laura Toller Gardner &
James T. Gardner
Melanie & Perry Karsen
Janice & Irving Katz
Arlene & Stephan Krieger
Lisa & Mark Rosenthal
Florette & Bill Schwartz
Telstar, Inc
Wendy & Jeremy Verba
In-Kind
Jane Anton
Jeff Bayer
Cameron Hughes Wine,
Jessica Kogan &
Cameron Hughes
Copenhagen Bakery & Café,
Sherri Nielson
Debbie’s Rugelach, Debra
Kaufman
Gourmet Express, Norm Weil
Just Desserts
John Marconi
Milk & Honey Catering, LLC,
Debbie Kelman
Peet’s Coffee & Tea,
Alex Anderman
Rocket Coffee & Vending,
Steven Marchick
Sibby’s Cupcakery,
Sibby Thompson
Teacake Bake Shop,
Burlingame
FUND-A-NEED
Luba Abascal &
David Weinstein
Adrienne & Howard Abrams
Karen Alexander &
Ross Weiner
Jane & Jeff Anton
Linda & Gary Attell
Susan & Gordon Bardet
Ann L Bear
Rebekka & Michael Berger
Betsy & Michael Berman
Deena & Rob Bertolina
Becka & Mark Boscarino
Cathy & Tom Brown
Rabbi Karen &
Rabbi Micah Citrin
Roxanne & David Cohen
Laura Dox & Brian Huff
ECE & Treehouse Staff
Judy Edelson
Mandy & Rabbi Dennis Eisner
Susan & Allan Federman
Brittany & Daniel Feitelberg
Marian & David Finkelstein
Emily & Frank Galdes
Judy & Michael Garb
Sybil Garry
Diane & Manny Goldman
Kimberly Gordon &
Marc Hertz
Debbie & David Goren
Paula & Simon Goren
Ann & Jason Green
Audra & Drew Greenspan
Sharon & Scott Hartley
Lance Heinig
Jenny & Rabbi Corey Helfand
Jane Herzog
Melissa & Jeff Hessekiel
Marlene & Richard Hopper
Karen Hurst & James Tuleya
Sonny & Steve Hurst
Christy & Eric Jeck
Saul & Karen Jodel
Kathy & Rick Kimball
Ruth Krumbein
Cara & Russell Kuroda
Mara & David Langer
Alex Latman
Sheila & George Lederer
Ally & Rick Lenat
Stephanie Levin
Eva Chernov Lokey
Bruce Maltz
Susan & Scott Maltz
Lee Manus-McNutt &
Scott McNutt
Sheila & David Marx
Lisa & David Mendell
Ellie & Rip Miller
Lisa Wachtell-Miner &
Michael Miner
Jennifer & John Minton
Sandy Morse
Marcia Muggli & Ed Osborn
Catherine Nelson &
Todd Young
Sandy & Barry Oberstein
Monica & Ken Oestreich
Cindy & Alex Panchula
Lynne & Bruce Pasternack
Romy & John Pavolotsky
Peninsula Sinai Congregation
Deborah Pinsky
Jane & Jon Post
Iris & Rolando Postigo
Jackie & Phil Quella
Rick Raybin
Kathy Reich & Ken Meyer
Leslie & Bob Reisfeld
Cindy Rose &
Michael Quackenbush
Jessica & Jamie Rosenberg
Nanette Rowe & Gary Leight
Alissa & Danny Rozansky
Jennifer & Steve Sarver
Margie & Larry Schlenoff
Rebecca Schwartz &
Roger Feigelson
Jean & Luigi Sciabarrasi
Karin & Marlin Segal
Mindy & Jeff Shelton
Julie & Larry Shubert
Anne & David Sipes
Rolly Slatt
Anna & John Slavitt
Yash Snider
Anne & David Steirman
Cindy & Phil Strause
Sheri & Larry Taman
Rabbi Lisa & Eran Tzur
Michelle Vidano
Alison & David Wagonfeld
Rosemary Wang & Vincent Fu
Ellen Weinstein &
Fred Weiner
Donna & David Willard
Kathy & Don Williams
Hilary Carol Zim
LIVE AND FIVE-STAR
AUCTION DONORS
Bonnie J. Addario, Lung
Cancer Foundation
Zachary Baker, Reinhard Family
Kara Berg
Marian & Allan Byer
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Glee, Fox TV
Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt New York
Grand Hyatt San Francisco on
Union Square
Halekulani
Hyatt Grand Champions
Resort and Spa
Elana Jagoda & Saul Kaye
The Kantor Family
Kenwood Inn and Spa
Mandarin Oriental
Lynne & Bruce Pasternack
Mary Piazza
Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
The Recording Academy
San Francisco 49ers
Gary Schwartz, Bauer’s
Intelligent Transportation, Inc.
SLAC/Kirk Stoddard
Congresswoman Jackie Speier
Peter Storm Jewelry
Kristen Sze/ABC7
Topper Fine Jewelers
Mohel Rabbi Moshe Trager
Urban Bistro, Jennifer &
Steve Sarver
Michael Wachtell
YOU’RE FAB . . .
Thanks to our volunteers, leadership, supporters and friends whose contributions of creativity, time,
energy and resources helped make this year’s Annual Benefit such an amazing success!
Susan Maltz, Benefit Chair
Ellen Gellman, Entertainment Chair
Debbie Goren, Ruth Krumbein and Lynne Pasternack, Auction Chairs
Rick and Ally Lenat, Fund-a-Need Chairs
Anne Culiner Sipes, Marketing Chair
Sheila Lederer, Raffle Chair
Scott Hartley and David Wagonfeld, Sponsorship Chairs
Committee members: Michael Berman, Andrea De Graff, Audra Greenspan,
Sharon Hartley, Mara Langer, Paula Meier, Lisa Mendell, Barb Shenson,
Yash Snider and Anne Steirman
We truly do get by With a Little Help From Our Friends.
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This is Our Land by Scott Maltz, PJCC Board President
A s my two years muchWhen
more.
as Board President
the San Bruno fire left a PJCC family
come to a close,
I am delighted
that the PJCC and
Ronald C. Wornick
Jewish Day School
have reached an
agreement with
Foster City to purchase the land upon which
our North Peninsula Jewish Campus stands.
This allows us to continue our communitydriven mission for generations to come.
While most people know the PJCC as an
award-winning fitness center and preschool,
or a place to partake in enriching cultural
events or send their kids to camp, we are so
homeless and facing economic uncertainties,
they were ready to cancel their membership.
Instead, we offered them a complimentary
membership so they could maintain some
semblance of normalcy during this time of
upheaval.
When a grandmother in our community
could no longer drive, Get Up & Go took her
to doctor appointments, grocery shopping,
and to the Center to socialize with friends.
And when a Foster City family was seeking
a preschool that could help their child with
special needs, our preschool was able to
help them because your generous donations
to our Fund-A-Need campaign raised the
funds for a Developmental Consultant.
Finally, when the recession forced a family
to consider pulling their child from camp,
we provided the financial assistance that
enabled the child to remain.
Yes, we are much more. It’s moments
such as these that make me most proud to
have served as our PJCC President. Owning
the land we occupy ensures we will be a
community asset for generations to come.
Very soon you will have the opportunity
to help. To learn more about our land
campaign, please contact Deborah Pinsky
at dpinsky@pjcc.org.
And thank you for allowing me to serve
as PJCC President. It has been an honor and
a pleasure.
Get In the Pink with a Pet
S ure, we treasure our pets for their companionship and unconditional love, but did you know that our fur-and-feathered
friends also come with health benefits? Read on for just a few of their positive effects.
Chill Out with a Chihuahua
Under stress, harmful chemicals like cortisol and norepinephrine can affect the immune system and cause plaque buildup in
arteries, the red flag for heart disease. Engaging in a pleasurable activity, like petting a cat or dog, can elevate levels of the
neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, known for their calming properties. According to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), having a pet can also lower blood pressure, especially in hypertensive or high-risk patients.
Foster Healthy Immune Systems with Feathers and Fur
The old school of thought was that if you were prone to allergies, pets should be avoided. However,
a growing number of studies are indicating that babies with greater exposure to fur and allergens
may actually develop stronger immune systems.
Bypass the Pills and Pet a Pooch
Pets may be the best medicine for people dealing with chronic pain such as arthritis or migraines.
One study from Loyola University found that patients who used pet therapy while recovering from
surgery needed significantly less pain medication than their pet-less peers.
Nurse Your Mind with a Feline
Pet guardianship can result in mental and emotional benefits, which is why pets are used in various
forms of therapy. Scientists have discovered that even just stroking a cat or petting a dog releases a
surge of healing hormones and chemicals that produce feelings of peace and serenity.
Monitor Blood Sugar with a Bow-Wow
Dogs have the ability to detect a subtle odor that occurs when declining blood sugar
changes body chemistry. Organizations like Dogs4Diabetics train dogs to be companions
for patients at risk of unstable blood glucose levels.
Need a little human help getting started on the road to wellness?
Talk with a PJCC personal trainer at 650.378.2775.
Community Mural in PJCC Art Gallery
Don’t miss this colorful community mural, developed by Israeli artist Neta Levi at the recent Yom Ha’Atzmaut
celebration. Using separate canvases, Levi sketched the outlines of the mural for dozens of enthusiastic children
and adults to paint. She then compiled the canvases to create the stunning 5’x 4’ mural on display in our lobby.
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Your Most
Memorable
Pet
Greyhound ex-racer,
Olivia, who owns
Eileen Mitchell,
PJCC Marketing
Communications
Manager
Darcie Gripp, Center Member since 2004
When I was a young kid growing up in Oregon, I had a longhair tabby
named Butterscotch, BS for short. During cold winter nights, BS would
curl up under my covers and help warm me and my cold feet. He was like
my very own personal heater.
Julia Meng with daughter Sofia, 3
Center Guests
Well, we haven’t had too much luck with our pet goldfish, lately. We’ve
had at least five, but they keep dying because the girls enjoy feeding
them too much. For now, I think we’re giving up.
Sandra Charles, Center Member since 2008
When we lived in New York, we adopted a German Shepherd/Collie mix
named Ezza from the ASPCA. One day I was in the shower when Ezza
started barking and wouldn’t stop. I came out to quiet her and found
the TV, which had been left on, in flames! Ezza saved my life.
Seth Hazen, PJCC Aquatics Manager
That would be our current dog, Jax. When we adopted him at five
months he already weighed a hefty 50 pounds, but we weren’t
expecting him to triple in size! Since he’s a Mastador
(Mastiff/Lab mix), I guess we shouldn’t have been surprised.
Byer Athletic Center General
Manager, Vova Ekhilevsky
and his dogs, Syd and Spencer
PJCC Marketing Director
Sharon Giordano
and her cat, Gracie
PJCC Director of Programs
Stephanie Levin
and her dog, Finley
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Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. Postage PAID
San Mateo, CA
Permit No. 822
Peninsula Jewish
Community Center
800 Foster City Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
Pet of the Week
at the PJCC
Share your cutie-pie pal with your PJCC friends!
Email a photo of your pet (preferably with you but without is okay)
for consideration as a featured Pet of the Week on the PJCC TV
Marquee! Include both your name and the name of your pet, and
email to Editor@pjcc.org.
Did You Know?
The PJCC is a non-profit organization that
relies upon generous donations to continue
serving our community in meaningful ways.
Your contributions help the PJCC provide a
wide range of programs for people in every
generation. Visit www.pjcc.org/donate.
Thank you.
Byer Athletic Center Holiday Hours
June / July/Aug 2012
Calling all artists!
Wednesday, July 4 • Independence Day
8:00 am – 5:00* pm
Be a part of the PJCC’s
Community
Monday, September 3 • Labor Day
8:00 am – 5:00* pm
Art Show
*Pools close 30 minutes prior to the close of the
Byer Athletic Center.
Local artists are invited to enter the PJCC’s
juried Community Art Show.
Selected works will be showcased in the
PJCC’s award-winning gallery October 12 –
December 18, 2012.
For submission guidelines and to download an
entry form, visit www.pjcc.org/artshow.
Cash and prizes will be awarded.
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August 1, 2012
Peninsula Jewish Community Center
800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
P 650.212.PJCC (7522) • F 650.378.2799
www.pjcc.org
A beneficiary agency of the Jewish Community Federation
of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.
A proud member of the North Peninsula Jewish Campus.
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