May/June 2012 - Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County

Jewish Community Center,
Sonoma County
Something for Everyone!
May 2012
A Message from the JCC’s Executive Director,
Beth Goodman
Because I consider myself
a non-religious Jew, the Jewish
In the coming months, the Jewish Community Center is offering a multitude of
Film Festival gives me the
ways to engage in some aspect of Jewish life—for you, for your children, for your
opportunity to check in with
whole family! No prior experience is necessary to enjoy what we’ve got to offer. Summy community in a meaningful way.
mer day camp, our Teen Program, lively activities for seniors, arts and culture, clubs
I love seeing what Jewish life is like
and classes…there’s something for everyone!
around the world, and I always feel way
The Jewish Film Festival has found a new home! Yes, the Rialto Cinemas is
more in touch and yes, proud of my
relocating to the former Sebastopol Cinemas, and the JCC is proud to present our 2012
heritage after each film I see.
Jewish Film Festival at this fantastic new location. The films this year could be the best
~2011 Jewish Film Festival
yet and you'll see them in a real movie theater again, with Rialto's famous popcorn, lots of
attendee
parking, excellent restaurants nearby and an easy drive to it all. Thinking about becoming
a Sponsor? Now's the time. Email Ellen for more information at ellenb@jccsoco.org.
We bet you'll be surprised at all the activities brought to you by the JCC. Among other things,
this year we offered a Mah Jongg club, Yiddish Literature classes, Parenting workshops, the Klezmatics concert, the community Yom Hashoah Commemoration, Israel’s Birthday celebration, a countywide Purim Carnival, Seders for seniors at
seven locations as well as a Passover cooking class. Mark your calendars for the return of Simcha Sunday on April 7, 2013!
The JCC connects people and creates community – Jewish community. You can discover the inviting array of opportunities
to connect Jewishly in a comfortable way whatever your level of commitment – and providing those options for you is what your
JCC is all about. But it doesn’t just happen! With your participation and donations, you make it happen by supporting Jewish life
in Sonoma County.
Please contribute whatever you can to help JCC fulfill its purpose. You can use the enclosed envelope to make your donation.
We do have something for everyone!
P.S. If you are a donor to the JCC at the $180 level and above, you’re invited to our annual Donor Thank You event on Sunday,
June 10. This year we’ll use the indoor and outdoor space at the JCC offices where we’ll host ‘A Taste of the JCC’ – wine,
appetizers, delicious BBQ and a silent wine auction will be just part of the day. Look for some special guests and surprises too.
1301 Farmers Lane, Suite 103 • Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 528-4222 phone • 707/528-4288 fax • www.jccsoco.org
Simcha Sunday returns
Sunday, April 7, 2013!
Jewish Heritage Night
The JCC, Sonoma County has 100 seats situated together for
the A’s Jewish Heritage Night on June 19. Join us to watch
the Oakland A’s compete against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Don’t miss this great summer night as the Bay Area Jewish
community unites at the ballpark. Be proud and thrilled as
once again our teens sing the National Anthem before the
game. See the flyer on the facing page for all the details!
Camp Chai Summer Day
Camp
Rick Concoff was recently reminded how powerful a Jewish Day Camp
experience for a Jewish
child or teen can be. Recently he was promoting
camp to various religious
schools, and was excited to
meet with the current 7th graders who are eligible for our Counselor in Training (CIT) program this summer.
Two of the 7th graders cited their 'Trip to Israel' at Camp
Chai a number of years ago. They remembered a whole day
dedicated to 'visiting Israel' during Camp Chai. The way the
counselors creatively made the 'trip' happen still lives as an exciting memory. They want to bring that and so much more to
the younger children attending this summer. This is the legacy
of Camp Chai.
Camp will once again be led
by Rick Concoff, Director, Aaron Selya, Assistant Director and
all of our great counselors.
Reserve your space at Camp
Chai now for the last two weeks
of June. Look for registration information inside this newsletter.
JCC Staff
Beth Goodman, Executive Director
Jalena Bamberger, Friendship Circle, Asst. Program Director
Ellen Blustein, Film Festival, Director
Rick Concoff, Teen Program & Camp Chai, Director
Karen Gould, Director of Operations
Barbara Scharf, Friendship Circle, Director
Caryn Shapiro Stone, Development Director
Aaron Selya, Teen Program, Asst. Program Director
Amy Young, Bookkeeper
Our Friendship Circle Senior 55+ program
is
perpetually hosting luncheons, day excursions, get-togethers of all kinds, and
again this year, a bus trip to Ashland,
Oregon for the Shakespeare Festival
in October. If you’re 55+ years old,
and you’re
looking
for some
new friends and great activities,
let Jalena Bamberger or Barbara Scharf know that you’d like
to receive the monthly Friendship
Circle newsletter in the mail.
Countywide Teen Program
Do you have, or know someone who has a teen? When your student participates in our program, you’ll see why our Countywide Teen Program
boasts the highest post
B’nai Mitzvah retention
rate in the Bay Area! The
JCC’s Chaverim students
come from all points in
Sonoma County to join in
dinner discussions and
social events with Rick
Concoff and Aaron Selya, solidifying their Jewish identity
with pride and enthusiasm. Registration for the coming school
year is taking place and you can find out more just by calling
the JCC office, 707/528-4222.
The JCC’s Annual Meeting takes place
Thursday, June 21.
Come at 6:30 pm for coffee and dessert. The business meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Our Board President, Jay Peretz, will
recap the highlights and challenges of the past year in his state
of the organization address; Board member
elections will take
place and any changes
in the by-laws will be
voted on. We will also
honor our volunteer of
the year! Please RSVP
to the office 707/5284222.
The JCC, Sonoma County is a beneficiary of the Jewish Community Federation
Jewish Heritage Night 2012
Oakland A’s vs.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tuesday, June 19
7 PM
Join the JCC, Sonoma County at Oracle Arena in Oakland
The JCC, Sonoma County has 100 seats situated together for the A's Jewish Heritage
Night on June 19. Join us to watch the Oakland A's compete against the Los Angeles
Dodgers.
Don't miss this great summer night out as the Bay Area Jewish community unites at the
ballpark.
Your ticket ($30 per person; children 2 and under are free) includes:
 A delicious food item (or $5 credit at any concession stand)
Jewish Heritage Giveaway Items
Great seat in the Plaza Infield, right outside the Westside Club
All participants will receive FREE PARKING as part of Chevy Free Parking Tuesdays.
No transportation will be provided from
Sonoma County. Carpooling is encouraged.
To buy tickets, go to www.jccsoco.org or call the
JCC, Sonoma County, 707/528-4222.
Help the A’s BEAT LA!
The JCC, Sonoma County is a beneficiary of the Jewish Community Federation
A special thank you to our loyal volunteers and JCC Board members.
We really couldn’t do it without you.
Corisa Aaronson
Harriet Baer
Marg Ballo
Janine Bamberger
Alfred Batzdorff
Susanne Batzdorff
Berni Baxter
Suzan Berns
Aaron Blum
Rachel Blum
Betty Boyd
Evelyn Breger
Louise Brewer
Anne Brisgel
Susan Brown
Gesher Calmenson
Tracy Candiotti
Debbie Chapman
June Chapman
Eli Cohen
Elly Cohen
Len Cohen
Diane Crandon
Lily Crandon
Deborah Cutler
Fran Danoff
Joy Danzig
Sharon Davis
Loretta Denner
Mike Desky
Mari Doxiadis
Paula Duran
Roz Edelson
Norman Eisley
Marsha Ewig
Geri Fabian
Drew Falstein
Gayle Farkas
Stan Feingold
Sherry Forkum
Bernice Fox
Caryn Fried
Darlene Frieman
Natalie Friedman
Maddy Gibson
Laura Gittleman
Marcia Gladstone
Lois Glenn
Judith Goleman
Garry Goodman
Karen Gould
Stan Greenberg
Liz Hagen
Judith Helman
Janet Isaacks
Sara Jacobson
Joel Jaman
Mary Jaman
Carol Jarvis
Betty Kale
Vicki Kalish
Ray Kaplan
Alex Katz
Isabelle Katz
Joshua Katz
Leah Kaufman
Judy Kayen
Gale Kissin
Sasha LaHaye
Jerry Lakins
Larry Scharf
Marcia Lavine
Barbara Lesch McCaffry
Laurie Levin
Barbara Levinson
Shirley Liberman
Margaret Livingston
Tina Llopsis
Joy Lovinger
Katy Lusson
Tom Meade
Mark Milberg
Susan Miller
Molly Morrison
Jerry Newman
Shai Omran
Linda O'Neill
Lori Pahler
Deborah Perel
Adam Peretz
Caleb Peretz
Jay Peretz
Laurie Peretz
Jill Permutt
Laura Peterson
Lily Peterson
Blair Pleasant
Anya Por
Gabor Por
Rose Ann Premi
Bob Raful
Myrna Rivkin
Eli Rosen
Gabe Rosen
Jeff Rosen
Arnie Rosenfield
Lisa Routman
David Rubinstein
Cameron Sargent
Linda Sargent
Sharon Schecter
Eliza Schoellhorn
Linda Schulman
Sylvia Sendar
Deborah Serval
Mitchell Serval
Des Shapiro
Margaret Shapiro
Nancy Sherman
Frank Sherr
Janice Shotkin
Louise Silk
Edythe Smith
Join the Legacy Circle
Help ensure that future generations
experience all that the JCC has to offer.
To learn more, please contact
Caryn Shapiro Stone
707/528-4222 x 306 or caryns@jccsoco.org.
Sandy Smith
Toni Spizman
Fanny Stein
Edee Sternfield-Squires
Lee Strauss
Sylvia Sucher
Frederika Sumelius
Bill Thomas
Pat Thomas
Ruth Turner
Judy Vance
Elisabeth Van Nuys
Suzanne Waxman
Shoshanna Weiss
Marcia Woodworth
Jeanne Zweig
JCC Board of Directors
Jay Peretz, President
Stanley Feingold
Josh Katz
Mark Milberg
Laura Peterson
Anya Por
Gabor Por
Arnold Rosenfield
Lisa Routman
Community Partners
B'nai Israel Jewish Center
Bureau of Jewish Education
Congregation Beth Ami
Congregation Ner Shalom
Congregation Shir Shalom
Congregation Shomrei Torah
Cumulus Productions
JF&CS
JCCSF
Osher Marin JCC
PJ Library
Press Democrat
Rialto Cinemas
Sonoma State University
Summerfield Waldorf School
Sur La Table
We apologize for inadvertent
any and all omissions or inaccuracies.
We appreciate our generous donors.
Your contributions keep the JCC vibrant and strong.
Legacy Circle
Susan Lentz & Herb Polesky z"l
Innovator
Claude & Lynn Ganz
Michael & Colleen Hyman &
Alan Hyman,
The Pawn Advantage
Renee Newman, z"l
Martin & Marlene Stein
Leader
Alan Baer
Barry & Gail Ben-Zion
Stan Feingold & Roz Edelson
David & Barbara Fromm
Garry & Beth Goodman
Jewish Community Federation
of San Francisco, the Peninsula,
Marin and Sonoma Counties
Jewish Family and Children’s
Services on behalf of Henry &
Lucille Libicki
Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller
& Moskowitz, LLP
Mike & Ellen Mundell
Desmond & Margaret Shapiro
John Weinstein & Heidi Stewart
Irit & Erni Weir, Hagafen Cellars
Advocate
Deana Abramowitz & Joel Reif,
La Plaza Veterinary Clinic
Al & Susanne Batzdorff
Berni Baxter, Coldwell Banker
John Bloom
Gordon & Ann Blumenfeld
Daniel & Linda Bornstein
Dina & Tom Bray
Congregation Beth Ami &
The Friedman Center
Congregation Shomrei Torah
Elliott, Barbara, Gallery 360
Emeritus Corporation
Exchange Bank
Leland Fishman,
Fishman Supply Co
Mark Freed
Rabbi George & Laura Gittleman
Evelyn Gurevitch
Russ & Russ Gurevitch
Jewish Family & Children’s
Services
Joel Jaman Keegan & Coppin
Judi Hyman
Ben & Diana Klein
Herb & Beverly Liberman
Shirley Lipton
Sid & Gerry Lipton
Richard & Judith Markoff
Peter Masi, Master Cleaners/
Santa Rosa Oriental Rugs
Carolyn Metz,
Frank Howard Allen
Joel & Pam Neuberg
New York Community Trust
Jay & Laurie Peretz
Arnold & Phyllis Rosenfield
Martin & Rose Rubinger
Nadya & Genji Schmeder
Alain & Judy Serkissian,
Mirabel Lodge
Bill & Pat Thomas
Stephen & Neva Turer
Gordon Zlot, KZST
Partner
Harriet Baer
David & Marg Ballo
Stephen & Gerrie Bearg
Marc & Patty Bernstein
Kate E. Black
Cobert Safety Professionals
Renee Dertner
East/West Cafe
Mildred Ferro
Madelyn Fischmann
J. Pat Geis
Steven Goldberg & Renee Miguel
Karen Grotte, Coldwell Banker
Eric Iskin, Olde Town Jewelers
Arthur & Judith Kayen
Edna Kram
Murray Levish
Eran & Anne Matalon
Louis & Sandra Menachof
Mark Milberg
Brian & Kerith Overstreet
Orren Perlman
Joseph Pogar & Lori Pahler,
Lynmar Estate
Lawrence Prager & Linda Myszak
Ruth Robinson
Lisa Routman
Roberta Saunders
Joseph Schwartz
Norm & Carol Silverman, Silver
Pines Vineyards
Jeffrey & Karen Sommers
Roy & Miriam Sparrow
Jean & Albert Straus, Straus
Family Creamery
Barbara Tobin
Barbara Tomin & Whitey Sterman
David & Elisabeth Van Nuys
Marcia Woodworth
Penny Wolfsohn
Ziedrich, Eric
Fan
Kenneth Adelson
Pam Adinoff
Sharon Bard
Paul & Carol Berlant
Arthur Blum
Andrew & Susan Brown
Michael & Barbara Desky
Pam Field
Natalie Friedman
Armand & Lois Glenn
Moses Goldberg
Richard & Jill Goldberg
Gary & Barbara Greensweig
Donald & Marsha Jacobs
Victoria Kalish
James & Diane Keegan
Greg Haims &
Katherine Madrigal
David & Jacqueline Marcus
Bob Marmor & Laurie Wesler
Cory Mays & Jalena Bamberger
Craig Meltzner
Jonas Mendelsohn
Linda O'Neill
Rudolph & Emily Oppenheimer
Adele Pickar
Betty Riess
Jayne Rosenberg
Jeff & Linda Sargent
Larry & Barbara Scharf
David Silacci & Susan Lewis
James & Dana Simonds
Randi Steiglitz
Max & Michelle Stein
Edee Sternfield-Squires
Jerold Terhune & Sandy Smith
Eloise Tweeten
Jeanne Zweig
Supporter
Hans & Enola Angress
Dan Berger & Juliann Savage
Suzan Berns
Joyce Bowen
Ky Boyd
Lynda Brinn
Jerry & Ann Brisgel
Morris & Catherine Brock
Herb & Ellen Brosbe
Jeremy & Shelley Brott
Frances Brumlik
Edward & Barbara Burke
Lynn Camhi
Andrew & Jacqueline Cohen
Roy Cohen
Congregation Beth Ami Gift Shop
Lily Crandon
Diane Dorfman
Barbara Duchon
Martin & Constance Feibusch
Reed & Nancy Ferrick
Harry & Sherree Fogel
Andrea Goodman
Joyce Groda
Gene Gross
Harry Hankin & Gussie Levine
Judith Helman
Floris Hoffenberg
Ruth Hosty
S. I. Horowitz
Human Race, Volunteer Center of
Sonoma County
Kahn & Wiesen
Kaufman, P & R
Jane Lang
Barbara Lesch McCaffry
Ben Lev & Wendy Ellyn
Levin & Noles
Barbara Levinson
Shirley Liberman &
Margaret Livingston
Duncan Looney
Stephen Machol
Esther Markson
Florence Metz
Daniel Miller
Susan Miller
Joseph & Signe Minuskin
Eileen Mitro
Barry & Judith Moorman
Shirley Morrison
James & Joan Muhlstein
Mary Lou Nussinow
Debra Olcott
Janet Quarters
Martin & Marilyn Reiss
Ernest & Bernice Rose
Steve Schwartz
Sylvia Sendar
Deborah Serval
Phyllis Shapiro
Ron & Lillian Shelan
Nancy & Ed Sherman
CJ Siegel
Robert & Charli Silverman
Steve & Laurel Jo Simon
Nancy Solomon
Morris & Helga Spizman
Ricki Streitfeld
Marilyn Swire
Martin & Ann Ullman
Wade & Chernoff
Jane Wagner
Jan Zlotnick
Betty Zuck
Camp Chai Summer Day Camp 2012
Where Your Community Feels Like Family
Session I: June 18-22
Session II: June 25-29
For campers entering K - 9th grade
Camp is Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
Camp meets at the large gazebo area in Finley Park
Cost is $295 per session
This 22-acre park, located in northwest Santa Rosa, is
adjacent to the Finley Community Center and Aquatic
Complex where we’ll swim twice each week. Finley
Community Park is located at 2060 West College Avenue,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
Where Kids Create Positive Identities, Friendships & Memories
Camp Chai has been an important part of the Jewish Community in Sonoma County for over 25
years. It is a wonderful place for children to experience camp in a safe, well-organized program. Many of
our counselors and CITs are former campers who have experienced the love of camp and want to share it
with others. Our long-time Director, Rick Concoff, is a local educator, youth leader and Jewish advocate
who brings years of experience with him.
Camp Chai offers campers the opportunity to bond with other Jewish children and learn about their
shared heritage in a fun, active, child-centered atmosphere. The Camp Chai program includes learning
and saying daily blessings, expressing gratitude, and looking at how we interact with others in our
daily lives. All are welcome regardless of religious observance and affiliation
Camp Chai Registration
Please complete a separate form for each camper. Online registration is available at www.jccsoco.org.
Camper Information
Camper’s First Name___________________________________Camper’s Last Name______________________________
Enroll my child as a camper Enroll my child in the Counselor-in-Training Program (entering 8th or 9th grade)
Male
Female Grade in Fall 2012___________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Home Telephone:___________________________________________________Cell:______________________________
Email Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________City ____________________________Zip_________________
My deposit of $___________ is enclosed
$100.00 registration fee (applicable toward tuition) per camper is required to reserve each child’s space.
Donation amount: $__________________
I wish to contribute to the JCC to help provide financial assistance for those in need.
Total remitted: $________________________
My check is enclosed Please charge my credit card (VISA or MC)
Credit Card #_______________________________________________________Expiration Date: ____________
The JCC, Sonoma County is a beneficiary of the Jewish Community Federation
Your JCC At A Glance
Something for Everyone!
Serving Our Community
Online Community Calendar
Simcha Sunday
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
Purim Carnival
Information & Referral
Sonoma Jewish Connection
Weekly eNews
Friendship Circle Seniors 55+
Luncheons
Day and Overnight Excursions
Holiday Outreach Events
Membership Tea
Chanukah Party
Youth & Teens
Camp Chai Summer Day Camp
Countywide Teen Program
Leadership & Social Action Opportunities
Alumni Activities
JCC Presents
Jewish Film Festival
The Met Opera Live in HD
The Klezmatics in Concert
Clubs & Classes
Mah Jongg Club
Mindful Parenting Classes
Yiddish Literature
Exercise
The JCC, Sonoma County is a beneficiary of the Jewish Community Federation
Non Profit Org
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Upcoming JCC Events
Camp Chai
Session I: June 18-22; Session II: June 23-27, 9 am-3 pm, Finley Community Park
'A Taste of The JCC' Donor Appreciation Event
Sunday, June 10, JCC office
Jewish Heritage Night: Oakland A's vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Tuesday, June 19, 7 pm, Oakland Coliseum
JCC Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 21, 7 pm, JCC office
Mah Jongg
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1-3 pm, JCC office
Jewish Film Festival
Fall 2012
'Literature of Jewish Immigration'
Wednesdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-4 pm, JCC office
Led by Loretta Denner, the class will read and discuss several early 20th Century works by
immigrants from eastern Europe. While these writers were Yiddish speakers, they wrote in English about the immigrant experience. We'll include long works by Anzia Yezierska, Abraham Cahan, Henry Roth,and a couple of short stories by Abraham Reisen. For further information and inquiries, contact Loretta at lorluba@yahoo.com.
Please visit our website, www.jccsoco.org for more information about the events listed above.