In the LoupA Quarterly Publication of the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center and MACC

Oct.–Dec. 2009

350 South Dahlia Street • Denver, CO 80246 • (303) 399-2660 • www.jccdenver.org • www.maccjcc.org

See Pages 6–12 for Festival Details

2nd Annual Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies, Music Festival

Along with the brilliant colors of fall’s chang-ing leaves and dusty sunsets, October bringsthe yearly JewishHighHolidays.This is a timefor celebration and reflection that reminds usof the significance of family and community.

In the spirit of celebrating our community,JCC and MACC are preparing to honorthree of our most selfless volunteers, Kathyand Rob Klugman, and Ellen Beller. Kathyand Rob will be honored at this year’s JCCAnnual Dinner and Ellen Beller has beenchosen as the 2010 Denver Jewish Film Fes-tival Honoree. See why these bigheartedsupporters were chosen on pages 5 and 18.

Community is also a large part of JCC S&FTrainer, Sheila Bellew’s, focus. Her passionis helping clients withmultiple sclerosis andparkinson’s disease. Read her uplifting storyon page 15. A friend and inspiration tomany at the Center, JCC S&F Trainer, LisaTanguma celebrates her 10th anniversary atthe JCC. Read about her faithful service anddevoted followers as well as other staff newsin In Brief, page 22.

The 2010 JCC Maccabi Games are now lessthan one year away and major preparationsare underway for Denver as the host city.Several staff members and I, along with the66 Denver athletes, traveled to San Franciscoto experience the 2009 events.Read about ouradventures on page 14.

Also in this issue, you’ll find information ona great new community program, MazelTots. Through a generous grant from theRose Community Foundation, familieswith young children who are new to ourcommunity are able connect with us in amultitude of ways and can also learn aboutall of the wonderful Jewish programs that

the JCC and MACC offer. You’ll find moreinformation on this program on page 19.

In addition to theusual classes andworkshops,many celebrations of theholidays anddisplaysof creativity are taking place over the next fewmonths. Read about these in Around the JCC,page 3, andAround theMACC, page 4.

This time last year I told you about a newMACC/JCC event, JAAMM (Jewish Arts,Authors, Movies and Music) Festival. Thefirst year of this festival was a huge successand was well received by all. This year’s 2ndannual festival is even bigger and better, of-fering 3 movies, 5 concerts and 14 authorevents, including this year’s Denver JewishCommunity Reads Book,My Father’s Para-dise by Ariel Sabar. Read about this stellarline up on pages 6–12 and don’t forget toget a jump start on the festivities by pickingup your copy ofMy Father’s Paradise at theJCC front desk or MACC box office. Look-ing forward to JAAMMin’ with you!

Lastly, this is our final issue of In the Loupfor at least a year. In an effort to conservemoney and resources, we will be putting theprinted version of In the Loup on hiatus.Wewill still provide all the news within thesepages on our JCC and MACC websites andvia our weekly E-loup newsletter. You areour community and we will continue tokeep you In the Loup.

L’Shalom,

Stuart E. RaynorExecutiveDirector

volume 2, issue 5 • Oct.–Dec. 2009

In the Loup is a quarterly publication of theRobert E. Loup Jewish Community Center andMACC, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246.

JCC Board of DirectorsGaryWagner, President

Kathy Neustadt Hankin, Immediate Past PresidentJim Kurtz-Phelan, Vice President, GovernanceLary Weintraub, Vice President, DevelopmentGary Yourtz, Vice President, Sports & Fitness

Ken Glickstein, TreasurerSol Leftin, Assistant TreasurerLola Farber Grueskin, Secretary

Scott Robinson, Assistant Secretary

Elise Barish Kathy KlugmanRob Baumgarten Jennifer Dinn KormanEllen Beller Alissa MerageDr.Steve Berman Nancy Naiman KaufmanRich Cohn Doug PlussGay Curtiss-Lusher Scott ReischDavid Eisner Dan SeffRabbi Bernard Gerson Debbie ShmerlingPaul Gillis RebeccaWeissSarah Goldblatt SandyWolf-Yearick

Lifetime BoardMembersWarren Cohen Robert E. LoupGerald Gray Robyn Loup

MACC Board of DirectorsEllen Beller, Chair

Vicki Dansky Charlie MillerEvan Dechtman Joyce OberfeldSharon Haber Jeffrey ReissMarcia Karshmer Steve StarkRobyn Loup CarolWagnerDanaMelmed Friedman LaryWeintraubBetsyMordecai Heyman

StaffStuart E. Raynor, Executive Director

Michael Rudnick, Assistant Executive Director

In the LoupJanice Silver,Marketing Director

Jeff Bee, Creative DirectorLisa Korsen, Editor/Features

Jeffrey Hoffman,Graphic DesignerMichelle Norton,Online Publications

In the Loup

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From the Director

Around the JCC 3

WOW (Women on Weights)Have you been consideringworking outwithweights but don’t knowwhere to start? Doesthe weight room seem like a foreign andintimidating place? Let certified fitness pro-fessional JudyGordon show you how to startyour very own fitness routine. Women onWeights (WOW) is a small group personaltraining class where you will work with freeweights, weight machines, balance exercises,core exercise, andmore.WOW is specificallydesigned to help improve posture, balance,and self confidence while making youstronger and burning calories long after theclass is done.WOWwill also help to preventosteoporosis andwill save youmoney on fit-ness training by working in a small group.After taking the course youwill feel confidantin the weight room and working withweights and who knows, you may even findan exercise partner while taking the course!Starting in October, five-week sessions areoffered onTuesdays,Thursdays and Sundays.Class cost is $69 and is limited to fourstudents per session.Contact JudyGordon at(303) 343-1871 or jgordon@jccdenver.org forspecific dates and times or to register.

Indoor Ironman Triathlon at the JCCChallenge yourself with JCC Sports and Fit-ness’ very own Indoor Ironman Triathlon.The 25-day event is organized by PersonalFitness Trainer, Lisa Seiders, and will consistof a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a26.2 mile walk or run. Participants will havefrom Jan. 4–Jan. 29 to complete the race andwill be given logs to track their progress.Registration is only $20 and includes a JCCIronman swim cap and admission to the postparty, Monday, Feb. 1, featuring food anddoor prizes. Formore information or to signup, contact Erin Crane at (303) 316-6309 orecrane@jccdenver.org.

Senior Holiday LuncheonsThis fall the Senior department will featureseveral holiday luncheons. In addition to aspecial Hanukah luncheon on Tuesday,Dec. 15, seniors can enjoy special events inhonor of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.A Veteran’s day dessert reception will takeplace on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 1:30–3 p.m. This special reception honoringJewish war veterans is chaired by WorldWar II veteran, Howard Grenitz, and willfeature Rabbi Don Levy who served 26years active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.A Thanksgiving luncheon will be held Nov.17 from 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and willinclude traditional Thanksgiving fair, livemusic and door prizes. The luncheon is $7and the dessert reception is free. Reserva-tions are required for both events. Pleasecontact Lil at (303) 316-6358.

2nd Annual Craft FairThe Adult Services department will onceagain hold a craft fair in order to raisemoney for their ongoing programs. Thecraft fair, held Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.will feature a variety of handmade itemsand will take place in the lower JCC RabbLobby. A $35 reservation fee is required forall booth rentals. Please contact Lil Shaw at(303) 316-6358 to reserve your space today.

In the Loup Goes OnlineLike many of you, the Robert E. LoupJewish Community Center has been feelingthe effects of challenging economic times.Due to rising printing and postage costsalong with an ongoing attempt to “be moregreen,” In the Loupmagazine will be takinga hiatus from its current format as a printedpublication. This means you will no longer

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From the Director 02

Around the JCC 03

Around the MACC 04

JCC Annual Dinner 05

JAAMM 06–12

SCFD 13

JCC Maccabi Games® 14

Keeping Chronic Illness at Bay 15

Community Page 16

Inside Buzz 17

Denver Jewish Film Festival 18

MazelTots 19

Calendars 20

Hours & Facility Directory 21

In Brief 22

Gifts 23

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Singer Gallery

Spittin’ Image: 10 Artists ConsiderTheir Children

The children of European royalty are wellknown to us through the many portraits tobe found in the great museums of the west-ern world. Stiff and forbidding little princesand princesses in sumptuous clothing, they bear little resemblance to the playfuldirectness that characterizes contemporarychildhood. Artists of more modest originshave also painted portraits of their childrenas well as used them as models in morecomplex narrative compositions. Paintingone’s child is often a labor of unalloyed loveand affection – a memento of the sweetnessand tenderness that flows (at best) betweenparent and child. Painting one’s child canalso be a psychologically complex anddaunting challenge – one that includes loveas well as ambivalence. For this exhibitionSpittin’ Image: 10 Artists Consider TheirChildren, curator Simon Zalkind invited 10local artists to submit works that “consider”their child or children. They range fromcharming and playful images to powerful,anxious works that explore emotional andpsychological depths and subtleties not typ-ically encountered in “child portraiture.”The exhibition opens on Sunday, Novem-ber 22 with a reception in the Singer Galleryfrom 3–6 p.m. and runs through Sunday,December 27.

Artists: Karen Bozik, Jon Bonath, JuliePuma, Wes Magyar, Sandy Lane, TsehaiJohnson, Margaretta Gilboy, Carol Golem-boski, Bill Adams and Gabriel Liston

2009 Annual Pottery SaleNovember 22—24 9 a.m.—6 p.m. JCC Main Lobby

Many wait with great anticipation for thisannual event where ceramic creations byMACC art students and friends are madeavailable to the public. Our outstandingteam of instructors and fabulous studentscreate works in our well-equipped studio.Functional, sculptural, whimsical, and tra-ditional, the works always span a range ofapproaches to clay. Don’t miss this fantas-tic display of original ceramic art; it’s theperfect time to start your holiday shopping.Stop by the sale, buy a mug and receive afree cup of coffee or tea!

Fall MusicalThe Young Artists of the Wolf Theatre AcademypresentFiddler on the RoofDirected by Steve Wilson

Join us as we present one of the best belovedmusicals of all time. Steve Wilson, awardwinning director and founder of the WolfTheatre Academy returns to direct this special production. In the little village of

Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman tries toinstill in his five daughters the traditions ofhis tight-knit Jewish community in the faceof changing social customs and the growinganti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in his-torical and ethnic detail, Fiddler On The Roofhas touched audiences around the worldwith its humor, warmth and honesty. It’suniversal theme of tradition cuts across bar-riers of race, class, nationality and religion,leaving audiences crying tears of laughter,joy and sadness. Famous songs include “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker,” “FarFrom the Home I Love,” “Tradition,” “Sun-rise Sunset,” and many more.

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m.Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m.Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m.Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 12 at 8 p.m.CLOSING: Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.

Academy students will also appear on No-vember 15 at the JAAMM Fest Fiddler onthe Roof Sing-along. Our talented cast willlead you in the melodic journeys of thismovie musical as you relive all of your favorite moments from this classic tale. Themovie begins at 6 p.m. and we strongly encourage you to dress as your favoritecharacter for this night of song and oldfashioned fun with the family.

For more information or to purchase tick-ets please call (303) 316-6360 or visitwww.maccjcc.org.

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The JCC Annual Dinner, a time ofgathering with friends, sumptuousfood and inspirational speakers, has

been a mainstay of monetary support forour community center for many years. Eachyear the development committee has takengreat care to handpick a program to distinc-tively highlight and fund through the gen-erous donations of those who attendthe dinner. This year’s dinner willfocus on keeping some of our mostcritical programs – camps, specialneeds and the ECC intact so thatmembers will still be able to take ad-vantage of all the offerings for whichthe Robert E. Loup JCC is known.

In keeping with this focus we wantedto have honorees that have an exten-sive record of support for the entirecommunity. “Kathy and Rob Klugmanare inspirational examples of commu-nity mindedness,” says Michael Rud-nick, director of development.

Both Kathy and Rob Klugman have beeninvolved in many leadership roles in thecommunity at large as well as the JCC.Kathy’s efforts date from when her childrenwere in the ECC preschool during whichtime she was named “volunteer of the year.”She has also chaired the Chocolate Sundayprogram for several years, worked on theElie Weisel event and currently serves on theJCC board of directors.

The 2009 JCC Annual Dinner committee hasnot only successfully chosen inspirationaland well-deserving honorees but is also veryexcited about the volunteer committee whohas selflessly stepped up to help put the eventtogether This year’s dinner chairs are Scottand Trina Reish who have been hard at workattending to every detail of the event. “It is

encouraging to see a young couple step up tothis leadership role and take responsibilityfor a big event like the dinner,” says Rudnick.He hopes their leadership example will be aninspiration for other young couples to get involved and dedicate their time to buildingcommunity.

This year also marks the first time in JCChistory that luminaries such as Mayor John

Hickenlooper and his wife Helen Thorpehave agreed to be honorary co-chairs of theevent. We here at the JCC have noticed thatMayor Hickenlooper’s viewpoints have apoignant parallel to what our organizationhopes to achieve– we both take great inter-est in caring for people and what they value.Just as Mayor Hickenlooper has made local

government accessible to all, the JCCseeks to be welcoming and inclusive ofall people from all walks of life.

The JCC Annual dinner will take placeon Monday, Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. To findout how you can be a part of this eventplease contact Kathy Boyle at (303)316-6302 or kboyle@jccdenver.org.

JCC Annual Dinner: Facing Our Community’s Needs

“For 30 years, the JCC has touched every phase of our lives, from early childhood and camps, through theatre

programs and involvement with seniors. The JCC was our first touchstone to the Jewish community in Denver,

and remains an essential and vital part of our family.” —Kathy Klugman

JJCCCC AAnnnnuuaall DDiinnnneerrTTiicckkeettss::• $300 Individual seats

• $1,000 Booster (Corporate Couple – 2 seats)

• $3,000 Mentor (Table of 10)

• $5,000 Friend (Table of 10)

• $10,000 Champion (Table of 10)

• $15,000 Patron (Table of 10)

• $25,000 Humanitarian (2 Tables of 10)

Monday, November 2, 2009

The Donald R. Seawell Grand BallroomDenver Performing Arts Complex14th & Curtis Streets

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MACC’s second annual JAAMM

Festival, a stellar line-up of Jew-

ish Art, Authors, Movies and

Music, takes place Nov. 1—16.

Whether your musical tastes are

classical or world, whether you

like to read fiction or non-fiction,

or you like to sing along to musi-

cals or watch documentaries –

this multi-disciplinary festival has

it all. This two-week celebration

invites you to experience a few

events or, with our Festival Pass-

port, enjoy the vast variety of cul-

tural choices we have to offer. So

c’mon, JAAMM with us! Visit

www.maccjcc.org for event de-

tails and tickets.

Art ExhibitsBlazing the Trail: Denver’s Early JewishCommunitySinger GallerySept. 13—Nov. 15

A new dynamic and interactive exhibit en-titled Blazing the Trail: Denver’s Early Jew-ish Community celebrates 150 years ofJewish life in Denver. Created by the RockyMountain Jewish Historical Society and BeckArchives of the Center for Judaic Studies andPenrose Library at the University of Denveras well as the Mizel Museum.

Dialogue with the Unknown: A Visual Con-versation with the Zohar – Paintings byMichael HafftkaCooper BalconySept. 13—Nov. 15

Michael Hafftka’s paint-ings arose from his deepengagement with theZohar, a collection oftexts widely consideredto be the most important work of Kabbalah.Hafftka’s paintings “translate” the Zohar intoa “conversation that suggests traces of a hid-den, supernal truth – a truth that can only beexplored with a visual exegesis of a non-literal kind.”

Authors Talks & SigningsJacqueline Dembar GreeneSunday, Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m. For Families$6/adults; $2/children

Rebecca Rubin is the newestAmerican Girl® doll and the

feisty heroine of Meet Rebecca (and fiveother new Rebecca ™ books). Come meetthe author and learn about the history andgrand adventures of this young Jewish girlon New York’s Lower East Side in 1914.

In addition to the Rebecca™ book series,Ms. Greene’s soulful new picture bookabout a brave young boy during the SpanishInquisition, The Secret Shofar of Barcelona,will be available for sale in our book store. Sponsored by Gay & Barry Curtiss-Lusher

Betsy CarterSunday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.$8/general admission $6/student, senior, JCC member

How does an ordinary per-son become a hero? In The

Puzzle King, two young immigrants fall inlove, marry, and seek to make better lives forthemselves in America. Heroism is not partof their story, and yet, they become ob-sessed with worry about their loved onesleft behind in Nazi Germany. The choicesthey make and the risks they take make thistale one you will long remember.Sponsored by Carol & Irwin Wagner

Ian PearTuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.$8/ general admission $6/student, senior, JCC member

The Accidental Zionist: What aPriest, a Pornographer and a

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Wrestler named Chainsaw taught me aboutbeing Jewish, Saving the World and Why IsraelMatters to Both.What do Israel and Zionismmean to the Jewish people today? Pear offersa fresh, new, fascinating perspective. Toldwith wisdom, an ample supply of hilariousstories, and a crew of interesting characters,this book is for anyone who has ever won-dered why Israel matters—to individuals, tothe Jewish people, or to the world.

Martin IndykWednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.$8/general admission $6/student, senior, JCC member

Innocent Abroad: An IntimateAccount of American Peace

Diplomacy in the Middle East. The quest forpeace in the Middle East seems an unendingjourney. Join Martin Indyk, former U.S. Am-bassador to Israel and Middle East advisor toPresident Clinton, as he describes and ana-lyzes past attempts to achieve success. In hisgripping new book, he speaks of lessonslearned and offers advice to the current ad-ministration as it also takes up this dauntingchallenge. Indyk is currently vice presidentand director of Foreign Policy at the Brook-ings Institute in Washington, D.C.

Sponsored by The Denver Springboks

Carol LeiferSaturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.$20/general admission $15/student, senior, JCC member

It’s Saturday night and we’relive with Carol Leifer!! Join us

for an evening of outrageous humor and ex-pect the unexpected. That’s what this lady isabout. In addition to writing comedy“schtick” for Seinfeld and Saturday Night Live,Leifer was the real-life inspiration for the“Elaine” character played by Julia Louis-Drey-fus on the Seinfeld TV series. Ms. Leifer’sbook, When You Lie about Your Age, The Ter-rorists Win, is her take on getting older and shehandles it with her usual comedic aplomb.Can you think of a better way to spend yourSaturday night? Bring some friends and jointhe fun. Warning: Some language and mate-

rial may be offensive.

Sponsored by Kathy Neustadt Hankin

Sara HoughtelingSunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.$8/general admission $6/student, senior, JCC member

If you loved Sarah’s Key, thisbook is for you. Set in a Paris

darkened by World War II, Sara Houghtel-ing’s debut novel, Pictures at an Exhibition,tells the story of a son’s quest to recover hisfamily’s lost masterpieces, looted by theNazis. A captivating mystery.

Sponsored by Ellen Beller

Daniel Asa RoseSunday, Nov 8, 7 p.m.$8/general Admission$6/student, senior, JCC member

Larry’s Kidney: Being the TrueStory of How I Found Myself

in China With My Black-Sheep Cousin andHis Mail-Order Bride, Skirting the Law to GetHim a Transplant…and Save His Life is a hilarious and heartwarming true story ofstar-crossed cousins – with unique insightinto the world of medical tourism.

Peter DuffyMonday, Nov 9, 6:30 p.m.$8/general admission$6/student, senior, JCC member

Community-wide Kristall-nacht Commemoration and

Candle Lighting with eyewitness JudyUrman.

The Bielski Brothers: The True Story of ThreeMen Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village inthe Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews. Simplyreading the title of this incredible book isenough to bring a spark of joy and hope tothe human heart. This is the story of threebrothers who undertook a mission, first ofsaving their own family, and then expand-ing it to rescuing Jews from ghettos, Jewswho wandered bravely into the forest, andJews wherever they encountered them. Andsucceed they did. This book is a bright spotin the dark history of the Holocaust and itdispels the notion that all went like sheep totheir deaths.

In many ways, this book reads like an ad-venture tale, but no work of fiction couldhave imagined the horrific war years. In ad-dition to saving lives, the Bielski partisansalso conducted some of the most significantJewish resistance against the Nazis. Even so,they were not recognized or honored intheir lifetime. Their story is now beingshared throughout the world. Peter Duffy isa freelance journalist who's written for theNew York Times, Newsday, New York Post,and other publications.

The movie Defiance, based on the Bielskistory, will be screened following the authorappearance and is included in your ticketprice for this event.

Sponsored by Julie & Brent MorseCo-sponsored by the Holocaust AwarenessInstitute, Center for Judaic Studies at theUniversity of Denver

Noah Alper • BreakfastTuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 a.m.$10/person

Jump start your morningwith Mr. Bagel himself! Jointhe author of Business Men-

sch, Noah Alper (founder of the West Coastchain Noah’s Bagels, now part of EinsteinNoah Restaurant Group which also ownsEinstein Bagels) as he describes what led tohis success and how entrepreneurs canthrive using ancient Jewish wisdom as aguide. In this inspirational book, Alperblends memoir, Jewish knowledge, and professional insight.

Sponsored by Evan & Evi Makovsky

Ariel SabarDenver Jewish Community ReadsWednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.$10/general admission$6/student, senior, JCC member

This is a true story of a way-ward son who never knew what he and hisfather shared until they embarked on anepic journey into their family’s extraordi-nary past. Ariel Sabar’s father, Yona, wasborn in a mud hut in the remote Kurdishregion of Northern Iraq. They travel to

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today’s war-torn Iraq in a quest to redis-cover a forgotten land. As Ariel retraces hisfather’s footsteps, he brings to life the eccentric characters, extraordinary determi-nation, and fascinating historical odyssey ofthe Kurdish Jews.

Sponsored by Kathy Neustadt Hankin and the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’sLiterature

Peter ManseauThursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.$8/general admission$6/student, senior, JCC member

Winner of the 2008 NationalJewish Book Award for Fiction

Peter Manseau’s Songs for the Butcher’sDaughter introduces us to two people whomeet towards the end of the 20th century.First, meet Itsik Malpesh, a 90-somethingRussian immigrant who's the self-pro-claimed Greatest Yiddish Poet in America.“To be the greatest poet one only needs tobe the last,” he declares. Next, you have the21-year-old translator. How does a 21-year-old lapsed Catholic seminary student windup working in a Yiddish book warehouse?(Ah! There's another story.) And it’s toldalongside that of Itsik Malpesh.

Peter Manseau’s much-acclaimed thirdbook, this story is at once an immigrant'sepic saga, a love story, and a Yiddish-in-flected laughing-through-tears novel offaith lost and hope found in translation. Itis most interesting to note that Manseau ac-tually worked as a packen trager, collectingbooks for the National Yiddish Book Centerin Waltham, Mass.

Sponsored by Steven & Dottie Resnick

David Sax • Deli LunchFriday, Nov. 13, Noon$20/person

Save the Deli! Stay for lunch!On a journey across theworld to find an authentic

deli, Sax set out to bring back a cuisine thatonce sat at the very center of Jewish life. Joinus for lunch as the author of Save the Deli: In

Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and theHeart of Jewish Delicatessen regales us withtales about the history, current state, and nextgeneration of the Jewish deli: its culture, people, and foods. Come savor the flavors!

Sponsored by Sue Miller & Harold Cohen

Edward KritzlerSunday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.$8/general admission$6/student, senior, JCC member

Shiver Me Timbers! Jewishpirates? Unheard of – until

now. Think Jamaica, Jewish ship owners,buccaneers, plunder and rage against theSpanish Inquisition which forced Jews to escape, convert, or die. Now you have thesetting for Kritzler’s historic saga, Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean. Adjust your eyepatch, tuck that sword into your belt, hoistthe Jolly Roger, and join us for a fun, fasci-nating trip back in time.

Sponsored by Gary & Teri Yourtz

David Shneer and GreggDrinkwaterSunday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m.$8/general admission$6/student, senior, JCC member

Following ancient tradition,Torah Queeries brings together some of theworld’s leading rabbis, scholars, and writersto interpret the Torah. It unites the voicesof lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, andstraight-allied writers, including some ofthe most central figures in contemporaryAmerican Judaism.

MoviesBlack Over WhiteDirected by Tomer Heymann Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.$2.50/personAmharic, English & Hebrew with English subtitles

The Idan Raichel Project, Israel’s hottestworld-beat band, unites voices of youngand old, Ethiopian and Yemenite, andbrings together the essence of Middle East-ern and African traditions in an alluring

blend of sounds. Filmmaker Tomer Hey-mann joined the band on their 2006 con-cert tour to Ethiopia and the resulting filmis sensitive, playful and insightful, revealingthe vulnerabilities, frustrations and ambi-tions of the various band members.

DefianceDirected by Edward ZwickMonday, Nov. 9, immediately following Peter Duffytalk; Admission included in ticket priceCommunity-wide Kristallnacht CandleLighting & Commemoration.

The year is 1941 and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred. Managing toescape certain death, three brothers takerefuge in the dense woods they have knownsince childhood. There they begin their bat-tle against the Nazis. Daniel Craig (Tuvia),Liev Schreiber (Zus) and Jamie Bell (Asael)star as the Bielski brothers who (based on atrue story) turn a primitive struggle to sur-vive into something far more consequential,a way to avenge the deaths of their lovedones by saving thousands of others.

Fiddler on the Roof, Sing-alongDirected by Norman JewisonSunday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m.$8/general admission$6/senior, student, JCC member

Camp it up with a sing-along of one theworld’s most famous musicals. Enjoy classicslike “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker”from this Academy Award winning film. Singalong with this film about a poor milkmanwhose love, pride and faith help him face theoppression of the turn-of-the century czaristRussia. Members of MACC’s own Wolf The-atre Academy, who will be performing thestage version of Fiddler in Dec., will lead youin this melodic journey. To add to the fun, westrongly encour-age you to dressas your favoriteFiddler character.

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Judy and David, Family ProgramSunday, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m. $15/general admission$10/senior, student, JCC member$7/children under 13

Known as “Canada’s Sing-Along Su-perstars,” Judy & David are Junoaward-winning stars of TV and stageand are ranked among the most suc-cessful children’s entertainers in NorthAmerica. Their fresh, inventive musichas been acclaimed for its ability to en-gage a young audience’s involvement atevery turn.

Purchase a special Chai Chairs pack-age and support Family ProgramsPackages include the Judy and Davidfamily concert at 4:30 p.m. and a din-ner reception following the show in theBoettcher Lobby.

Platinum Package: $180 for a Familyof Four (2 adults & 2 children*), alsoincludes goody bag and CDGold Package: $70 for a Family of Four(2 adults & 2 children*)Benefit Reception: $18/adult*$10 for each additional child and $25 for each additional adult.

Call (303) 316-6336 for more detailson the special Chai Chairs packages.

Music & ConcertsZalmen MlotekSunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. $15/general admission$12/senior, student, JCC member

One hundred years of JewishTheatre Music with piano, song and filmclips performed by an internationally recog-nized authority on Yiddish folk music.Mlotek elegantly and entertainingly tracesthe history of this fascinating art form fromits origins in the wine cellars of Rumaniathrough to surprising elements of Jewishmusic in contemporary film scores. Stay forcoffee, cake and chat after the performance.

Yumi Hwang-Williams withDror Biran Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. $15/general admission$12/senior, student, JCC memberPre-concert talk followed byconcert at 7:30 p.m.

Concertmaster of the Colorado SymphonyOrchestra and a soloist in her own right, vi-olinist Yumi Hwang-Williams is accompa-nied by Israeli pianist, Dror Biran, recipientof numerous awards and also a sought-aftersoloist. Attend the pre-concert talk by ElanaNewman and get the low-down on fournice Jewish boys – Ernest Bloch, FelixMendelssohn, Aaron Copland and AaronJay Kernis.

Anat Cohen Jazz QuartetSaturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. $15/general admission$12/senior, student, JCC member

Israeli-born Anat Cohen,brilliant young bandleader

and prolific composer, is a major voice ofher generation on both tenor saxophoneand clarinet in idioms as varied as modernand traditional jazz, classical music, Brazil-ian choro, Argentine tango, and Afro-Cuban styles. Performing with her are someof the most exciting musicians on the jazzscene: pianist Jason Lindner, bassist JoeMartin, and drummer Daniel Freedman..

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store in its new location: the JCC

Phillips Social Hall. You'll find an out-

standing collection of new books for all

ages and interests including: memoirs,

mystery, history, humor, holidays,

Hanukkah, Israel, spirituality, fiction,

food and more.

Book Sale Hours:

Sun.: 10 a.m.—3 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.:

9 a.m.— 3 p.m., Fri.: 9 a.m.—1 p.m.

Book Store has extended hours during

JAAMM events. See calendar for Chil-

dren's Storytimes.

Box Office:(303) 316-6360 www.maccjcc.org

Music Tickets*$15/general admission$12/senior, student, JCC member

Author tickets*$8/general admission$6/senior, student, JCC member

Book Lover’s Passport** $60, $50 for JCC membersAdmission to 12 author talks (does not include Noah Alper or David Sax)

JAAMM Festival Passport**$90, $80 for JCC members Admission to 18 author, music and movie events(does not include Noah Alper, David Sax or TheIdan Raichel Project)

*Unless otherwise noted**Passport holders must make reservations for indi-vidual events through the box office, (303) 316-6360or online, www.maccjcc.org to be guaranteed admit-tance and a seat.

2009

By Elana Newman

Idan Raichel, Israeli superstar, attracts wildlyenthusiastic audiences around the world. Yetonly seven years ago he was a backup key-board player and aspiring composer work-ing from his parent’s basement in suburbanKfar Saba. A serendipitous confluence ofevents led to the formation ofThe Idan Raichel Project;after his military service,where he served asmusical director ofa rock band thatplayed at armybases around thecountry, Idanworked as a coun-selor at a boardingschool attended by alarge number ofEthiopian Jews. Not onlywas Idan touched by theplight of these young people,who often felt displaced and disaffected, buthe developed a fascination for their cultureand music which resonated with his ownEastern European roots. Having started hismusical education with accordion lessons atthe age of nine, he manifested an attractionto unusual rhythmic patterns and the exotictonalities of Gypsy music and tango early on.Finally deciding to channel his instincts intosomething material, he brought together amulti-cultural group of performers, eachone a glittering reflection of the vital and dynamic diversity of Israeli society.

In 2002, with the release of their demo CDproduced in the basement recording studio,The Idan Raichel Project was born. Thegroup’s subsequent eponymous commercialCD was an immediate hit, flying in the face

of detractors in the Israeli music industrywho were convinced that a cross-cultural,multi-lingual effort of this nature wouldnever gain mainstream approval. But no onewas more surprised at the project’s unprece-dented success than the self-effacing Raichel.He has said that to call it the fulfillment of adream is to “imply that I even dreamed

that any of this could happen.”

Now, with a string of top-selling recordingsand concerts atprestigious venuesthroughout theworld to hiscredit, Raichel stillsees The Project as a collaboration between artists who

each bring their ownculture and individual

talents to the stage. The per-formances feature an intriguing

array of participants such as singer Cabra,born in a refugee camp in Sudan during herparent’s journey to Israel from Ethiopia, andwho met Idan when they were both servingin the army, and Mira Anwar Awad, an ArabIsraeli from Haifa. Sergio Braams, who im-migrated to Israel from Surinam, has infused the spirit of Caribbean music intothe band, and a recent addition, BonganiXulu, provides a South African element. TheProject embraces many young performerson the cutting-edge of popular Israeli musicand has also offered the stage to a number oficonic older artists, such as the greatShoshanna Damari who died in 2006 at theage of 83 after making her last recordingsand final appearances as part of The IdanRaichel Project.

In 2006, The Idan Raichel Project traveledto Ethiopia, the source of so much of its in-spiration. It was the first time that two ofthe band’s singers had returned to thecountry of their birth. The Idan RaichelProject opened the Fifth Ethiopian MusicFestival in Addis Ababa, sharing the stagewith top Ethiopian performers. A chronicleof The Project’s emotional trip was filmedfor the documentary Black Over Whitewhich will be shown at the Shwayder The-atre on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. (tickets$2.50) as a prelude to the concert, whichfeatures an ensemble of eight, at Gates Hall,Newman Center, on Thursday, Nov. 5.

10 JAAMM

Israeli Superstar Brings Message of Love to Denver

TThhee IIddaann RRaaiicchheell PPrroojjeeccttThursday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m.

Gates Hall, Newman Center at DU

Tickets: $25, $30, $40.

All seating is reserved.

Two ways to purchase tickets:

Tickets at Box Office:

Newman Center (10 a.m.–4 p.m.,

Mon.-Fri.)

Info: (303) 871-7720 x 2

TicketMaster:

www.ticketmaster.com

(additional fees apply)

Co-sponsored by Hillel of Colorado

JAAMM 11

Dear Denver Jewish Community Readers:

I am so honored that you chose My Father’s Paradise as

your 2009 read. And

I’m so grateful to be invited to your bea

utiful city to take part in what I

hope will be a wide-ranging community di

scussion about roots and identity,

cultural loss and rescue.

In some cosmic way, I think the Jews o

f Denver already share an important

connection with the Jews of Kurdistan: b

oth know the pleasures and perils

of Jewish life in the mountains.

My Father’s Paradise is on one level an immig

rant story. It’s about a man – my

father – born in a mud shack in a forgotten

Jewish enclave in the mountains of

Kurdistan, a native Aramaic speaker who ag

ainst great odds won a scholarship

to Yale and became an esteemed professor

of Near Eastern languages at UCLA.

As a boy trying to grow up cool in 1980s Lo

s Angeles, I wanted nothing to do

with my dad’s strange immigrant ways. Th

en I had a son of my own, and I

began asking myself hard questions about

my debts to history.

At its heart, My Father’s Paradise is about the parts o

f our past we can

credibly leave to our children. What can we carry for

ward? What is perhaps

best left behind?

I know I don’t have all the answers yet.

But I hope that by taking part in

Denver Jewish Community Reads, each of

us comes a few steps closer to

finding our own.

I look forward to meeting you all in Nove

mber.

Sincerely,

Ariel Sabar

DDeennvveerr JJeewwiisshh CCoommmmuunniittyyRReeaaddss……22000099 My Father’s Paradise by Ariel Sabar

• Meet the Author! Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

• Free Facilitated Discussion Nov. 16,

7 p.m. led by Dr. Robert Hazan

• My Father’s Paradise on sale now at

the JCC front desk and MACC box

office, $28, tax included. Book dis-

cussion guides also available

Jewish Denver Community Reads....2009My Father’s Paradise, by Ariel Sabar: A Letter from the Author

Event Sponsored by Kathy Neudstadt Hankin and the NSKNeustadt Prize for Children’s Literature.

12 JAAMM

SUN.Zalmen Mlotek2 p.m.

J. Dembar Greene4:30 p.m.Gay & Barry Curtiss-Lusher*

Betsy Carter7 p.m.Carol & Irwin Wagner*

MON.Black Over White7 p.m.

TUES.Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 12:45 p.m.

Ian Pear7 p.m.

WED.Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 12:45 p.m.

Martin Indyk7 p.m. The Denver Springboks*

1THURS.The Idan Raichel Project (at D.U.)8 p.m. Hillel of Colorado*

SAT.Carol Leifer7:30 p.m.Kathy Neustadt Hankin*

SUN.Sara Houghteling11 a.m. Ellen Beller*

Judy & David4:30 p.m.Daniel Asa Rose7 p.m.

2 3 4

5 7 8

9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

MON.Peter Duffy6:30 p.m. Julie & Brent Morse*Holocaust Awareness Institute,Center for Judaic Studies atDU*

Defiance (after author)Julie & Brent Morse*

TUES.Noah Alper7:30 a.m. Evan & Evi Makovsky*

Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 12:45 p.m.

Yumi Hwang-Williamswith Dror Biran7 p.m.

WED.Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 12:45 p.m.

Ariel SabarCommunity Reads7 p.m. Kathy Neustadt Hankin & the NKS Neustadt Prize forChildren’s Literature*

THURS.Peter Manseau7 p.m. Steven & Dottie Resnick*

FRI.Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 10 a.m. The Reading Jungle*

David SaxNoon Sue Miller & Harold Cohen*

SAT.Anat Cohen Quartet7:30 p.m.

SUN.Edward Kritzler11 a.m. Gary & Teri Yourtz*

David Shneer & GreggDrinkwater, 4 p.m.Fiddler on the Roof6 p.m.Rob Schwartz & Vicki Trachten-Schwartz*

MON.FREE

Facilitated Community Reads book discussion ledby Dr. Robert Hazan:My Father’s ParadiseSocial Hall, 7 p.m. Kathy Neustadt Hankin & the NKS Neustadt Prize forChildren’s Literature*

November2009

Book SaleSun. 10 a.m.—3 p.m.Mon.—Thurs. 9 a.m.—3 p.m.Fri. 9 a.m.—1 p.m.

www.maccjcc.org

2nd An

nual

JAAMM Fes

tiva

l2009 Calendar

*Sponsors as of print deadline

SCFD 13

Bravo, a standing ovation to you, the Citi-zens of Colorado’s seven counties of theSCFD! You have made a huge difference inthe cultural landscape of our region for thelast 20 years. It was Metro area voters whofirst created the Scientific & Cultural Facil-ities District or SCFD in November 1988 toprovide public financial support to scien-tific and cultural organizations. Since thefirst distributions in 1989, SCFD has fundedover 300 organizations via the 0.1% (1¢ onevery $10) retail sales and use tax in theseven-county district. Counties within theDistrict include Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder,Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson and most ofDouglas. The SCFD was most recently reau-thorized in 2004 by vote of the citizens toextend the Statute governing the Districtuntil 2018. The value of SCFD to the regionis inestimable. Without this vital support,there would be far fewer scientific and cul-tural organizations in our area, no free daysat the large institutions, fewer options forvisitors, less programming from the re-maining groups, diminishing educationalprograms and just an all around dearth ofenrichment in our community. Thanks forallowing culture and science to thrivethrough the vital support of the SCFD.

The Mizel Arts and Culture Center (MACC)is a proud member of the SCFD. MACC ispart of the 27 organizations in the SCFD TierII (organizations with over $1 million inqualifying revenue). Other Tier II partners in-clude the Arvada Center, the Colorado Sym-phony Orchestra, Colorado Ballet, OperaColorado, Colorado Children’s Museum andmany more. Additionally, MACC participatesin the Tier II collective called the SCC or Scientific and Cultural Collaborative. The

SCC provides cooperativeand dynamic educationand other programs to the district. The current co-chair of the SCC board ofdirectors is MACC’s ownExecutive Artistic Direc-tor, Steve Wilson.

In 1989, SCFD’s first dis-tributions amounted to$14 million to 171 organ-izations. By year’s end in2008, a total of $591 mil-lion had been distributedover the 20 years since.

In 2008 alone, over $41.9 million was distrib-uted to more than 300 eligible nonprofit andlocal government scientific and cultural organizations including regional entities suchas the Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature& Science, Denver Center for the PerformingArts, the Arvada Center, the Colorado Sym-phony, MACC and many more to a fantasticarray of smaller, local nonprofit organizationsbased across the seven counties of the District. SCFD has become known nationally

as a unique and efficient model of regional co-operation with extensive outreach to schoolsand under-served populations.

SCFD has solidified the Metro region’s cul-tural assets and prompted public participa-tion. One million adults and children wereenrolled in SCFD supported cultural classesin 2007 and more than 16.4 million peoplevisited SCFD funded organizations in 2007,including 9.4 million free visits. An inspiringwealth of culture has been provided to thecommunity by the citizens of the SCFD. Congratulations to us all on 20 years of SCFD!

SCFD Making It Possible for 20 Years!The SCFD helps make MACC programs possible including the Denver Jewish Film Festival,JAAMM Festival, the Denver Children’s Theatre, and many more through its generous

contributions. This year, the SCFD celebrates its 20th Anniversary.

The SCFD makes visits to MACC’s Denver Children’sTheatre possible for Title 1 schools.

14 JCC Maccabi Games

22000099 TTeeaamm RReessuullttss

SWIMMING

Andrew Behrend

4 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze

TENNIS

Jacob Malman (15-16 Boys)

Gold

Martin Aguinis (13-14 Boys)

Silver

Jordan Appel (3-14 Girls)

Silver

DANCE

Sadie Parris/Micaela Negreann

(13/14 Girls)

2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze

GOLF

Joseph Parris (15–16 Boys)

Gold

David Greenstein (15-16 Boys)

Bronze

Max Urman (13–14 Boys)

Dani Urman (13–14 Girls)

Silver

BOWLING

Jacob Lazear

Gold

SOCCER

Boys (15-16)

Silver (first team to medal for Denver)

BASKETBALL

Boys (15/16)

4th overall

VOLLEYBALL—made quarter finals

The JCC Maccabi Games® are always an ex-citing time for the young athletes of theRobert E. Loup Jewish Community Centerand this year, especially in light of our position as the 2010 community host, wasno exception.

The JCC Maccabi Games® were held in SanFrancisco August 2–7. The Loup JCC sent atotal of 66 local Jewish teens to compete ineverything from team sports such as Volley-ball and Baseball to individual competitionssuch as Golf and Dance. Medals wereawarded to many of our young athletes (fora complete list see box) and fun was had byall! In addition, those competing on theSoccer team won Denver’s first ever teamsport medal.

The closing party, held at AT&T Park, fea-tured the acceptance of the JCC MaccabiGames® torch by Denver Games Director,Ben Moke and Denver JCC MaccabiGames® Chair, Sol Leftin. This celebrationwhich also included the surprise tackling ofthe San Francisco Giant’s Mascot, Lou Seal,by some of the teen participants was thehighlight of the trip for the athletes andcoaches alike.

So, how can you be involved in the excite-ment of the 2010 Denver games? Visit ourwebsite www.jccdenvermaccabi.org to readabout all the ways you can get involved oremail maccabi@jccdenver.org or call (303)316-6349.

Denver Athletes Medal Up as San Fran Passes theJCC Maccabi Games® Torch

Team Denver athletes relaxing at Hang Time at the 2009 SF JCC Maccabi Games

Keeping Chronic Illness at Bay 15

When Herb Leifer moved toColorado three years ago hewas set on being a super ath-lete. With passions like bikingand skiing, Colorado offeredthe perfect back drop for thissuccessful advertising executiveand his active lifestyle. Butonly six months after his movefrom New York, Leifer discov-ered he had the disabling dis-ease, multiple sclerosis.

The National MS Society(NMSS) estimates that there are400,000 Americans living withmultiple sclerosis (MS) which isa chronic, often disabling dis-ease that attacks the centralnervous system. Symptoms ofMS vary from numbness oflimbs to paralysis or loss of vi-sion and the severity andprogress of these varies by case.

But knowledge of his MS didnot stop Leifer. He was determined to con-tinue the activities he loved so much. Leiferbegan working with Sheila Bellew, one ofthe JCC Sports and Fitness personal train-ers. Having worked in the fitness industryfor 28 years, Bellew hasa physiology degreeand has worked inevery facet of fitness.She previously workedat St. Joseph’s Hospitaland is currently in-volved with the Parkin-son’s Association of theRockies where her devotion to the specialpopulation of people with debilitating dis-eases evolved.

Now Bellew and Leifer have beenworking together for about a yearand the difference in Leifer’s healthon a day to day basis is astonishing.Through balance and strength training,

Bellew pushes Leifer tokeep moving. “On dayswhen Herb feels hisworst, he comes in andworks even harder,”says Bellew Leifer’sdoctors feel that in ad-dition to the medicinehe must take daily, his

consistent exercise is what really keeps himmoving. His neurologist says that Leifer isstronger now then when he first saw him.

Rather than seeing the disease advance, as isthe normal progression, the doctors are see-ing improvements in his health.

Bellew will continue to work specificallywith Leifer and would love to see her prac-tice with MS and parkinson’s patients, suchas long time JCC Member, Lee Mendel,grow. “I’d love to take on new clients who Icould help work through these diseases. Wehave the room here (at the JCC). It’s wheremy heart’s at,” says Bellew.

Leifer highly recommends his trainer andnow friend, Sheila Bellew. “If I don’t workout,” explains Leifer, “I get the numbness inmy feet and can feel the effects, but on the

days we work together I am completely en-ergized and able to do the activities I want.”

And he does. Last year, Leifer skied 23 daysand he still continues to bike on a regularbasis. “I can’t give up,” states Leifer enthu-siastically.

If you are interested in finding out more aboutSheila Bellew’s work or want find out moreabout her training services, please contact Per-sonal Training Coordinator, Erin Crane at(303) 316-6309 or ecrane@jccdenver.org.

Fitness Training to

Keep Chronic Illness at Bay

“If I don’t work out,” explains

Leifer, “I get the numbness in my

feet and can feel the effects.”

Lee Mendel, one of Bellew’s first Parkinson’s clients.

Jewish Family Services: Support Group forCouples Post-Cancer TreatmentHave you completed chemotherapy or radiation? JFS is conducting a study on theimpact of spiritual interventions on couplesduring post-treatment which can be a timeof extraordinary stress. The purpose of thisstudy is to assess whether a spiritualitygroup program can reduce distressing can-cer-related symptoms. Providing support tocouples within a group setting may wellnormalize your experience, enhance rela-tionship satisfaction and improve adjust-ment to post-treatment life. To obtain moreinformation, please contact the following:Cynthia Heller, MSC, Jewish Family Service– (303) 597-5000 x392.

JFS Annual FundraiserTickets are now on sale for Reel Hope-Take14, Jewish Family Service’s annual moviefundraiser. The event, held on Thursday,Dec. 3rd will take place at the Regal Cine-mas Continental Theatre. Please join us aswe honor Brent and Julie Morse, 2009 Jack Shapiro Community Service Award recipients, and David Friedman, 2009 KalZeff Business Leader of the Year Award recipient. For info contact Elana Jacobs,(303) 597-5000, ext. 365. Tickets are avail-able online at www.jewishfamilyservice.org.

Temple Sinai HappeningsTake a bus tour of seven different ethnic mar-kets around the Denver area on Wednesday,Oct. 14. The bus will leave Temple Sinai at9:30 a.m. and will return at 2:30 p.m. Explore,Denver taste new foods and meet new peo-ple. Space is limited and is on a first-come,first-served basis. The cost is $20 for mem-bers and $25 for non-members. Contact LisaThorner, program director at (303) 759-1827or lisa@sinaidenver.org to reserve your spot.

A Mah Jongg Tournament will be held onSunday, Oct. 18 at Temple Sinai in Denver.Players can compete in two divisions (Beginner or Advanced), with a $50 cashprize in each division. Winners will bedrawn for other prizes, too! Registrationforms are available in the lobby of TempleSinai, by emailing lisagez@yahoo.com, or bycalling Lisa at (303) 792-3188. The registra-tion fee is $18.

Temple MicahSimchat Torah is a scroll-hugging get-to-gether at Temple Micah, a friendly, inclusiveReform congregation at 2600 Leyden St.This year, get hugged by the Torah on Fri-day evening, Oct. 9. Rabbi Adam Morrisand musicians Hal Aqua and David Rosswill lead the hoopla, marking the end of afull-year cycle of reading weekly Torah por-tions and then immediately starting over.Dance, sing and take this opportunity for aclose-up encounter with the sacred Hebrewtext, as the entire Torah is unfurled for allpresent to inspect and ooh-ah over. A moretypical Temple Micah Shabbat Family Ex-perience takes place on Fridays, Nov. 13 andDec. 11, including musical prayers andblessings and then a Shabbat dinner wind-ing up with children’s activities, a story andsongs. Look forward to Lights, Lyrics &Latkes on Friday, Dec. 18, as Temple Micahcelebrates the eighth bright night ofHanukkah! For details including times ofthese events and to RSVP, contact the Tem-ple Micah office, (303) 388-4239, or visitwww.micahdenver.org.

Anti-Defamation League of DenverThe Anti-Defamation League invites you toits 2009 Society of Fellows Luncheon onNov. 19, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Marvin Levy,ADL former board chair and dedicated

community volunteer, will be presentedwith the ADL’s 2009 Distinguished Commu-nity Service Award. Insightful and engagingcommentary by keynote speaker ClarencePage promises to make this annual event extraordinary. A Pulitzer Prize winningjournalist, member of the Chicago Tribuneeditorial board and syndicated columnist,Mr. Page will offer an engaging presentationon issues of race in American society andpolitics. Space is limited! For event details,table sponsorships and individual tickets,call Kelly Greengard at (303) 830-7177 ext.220 or email kgreengard@adl.org.

B’nai B’rith: Aging in PlaceThe population is aging, forcing us toreevaluate the way we think about eldercare. For more and more Americans, theidea of spending years in a nursing home isunacceptable. Figuring out how to age inyour own home is more important thanever. Learn from the experts how you andyour loved ones can continue to live safelyand securely at home. Join us Sunday, Oct.18 from 2–4 p.m. for this special learningevent in the Phillips Social Hall at theRobert E. Loup JCC, 350 S. Dahlia St. Lightrefreshments will be provided. Reservationsare required by Thursday, Oct. 15 by calling(303)393-7358 or emailing bnaibrithdenver@aol.com.

16 Community Page

Community PageNotices from Around the Metro Area

Inside Buzz 17

Catherine Lindsey, Camp Shai Parent

My favorite concert experience had to betaking Jack [her son] to The Who. Theshow was at the Pepsi Center and he wasonly six years old. We bought him light-updrumsticks and a T-shirt. It was his firstconcert and he knew all the words to “Pin-ball Wizard!” I’ve also been to every singlelive John Denver show around Colorado inmy youth, my parents were real fanatics. Iliked him, too!

Ben Steiner, Interim Sports Director

There are so many to choose from! Most re-cently a favorite show was at the TellurideBluegrass Festival. I saw David Byrne of theTalking Heads. He had three back-upsingers, three dancers, a keyboardist, twopercussionists and two bass players. Theywere all in dressed in white, head–to-toe,even their wrist watches were white. Every-thing was choreographed. The dancerswould cross the stage and steal the mics andbring them back and they all danced to-gether and put on a great show. I love theTalking Heads so the music was great but

they really took it one step further to makeit a complete show for the ears AND eyes.

Scott Kinnamon, MACC Film Making In-structor

Wow, I could really name quite a few! I’dhave to say one of the top shows was EllaFitzgerald at the Hollywood Bowl. I actu-ally saw her there twice. She was backed byBen Carter and band and she did the mostunforgettable “skat” version of “Night inTunisia.” She’s the reason my daughter isnamed Ella.

Jason Seidel, Sports & Fitness Member

My favorite was probably the Grateful Deadat RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. It wasprobably about 1987 and I think it was justthe whole culmination of everything. Wecamped out the night before and tailgatedbefore the concert, grilled and danced. I’dhave to say my favorite song of the wholenight was the “Estimated Prophet.” Really itwasn’t just the concert but being withfriends and the whole experience.

David Hazan and Iris Mosely, JCC Members

David:My favorite concert was here at theJCC, I don’t remember their names. Therewere several different performers.Iris: The Dybbuk! (Appeared at last year’sJAAMM Fest) It was a great show. David: All I know is it was several peoplefrom around Denver and it was classicalmusic. I play the harmonica myself, youknow! If it’s classical music I like it!

Thank you to all of the JCC and MACCmembers and employees who shared theirthoughts, stories and opinions with InsideBuzz over the last few years publishing Inthe Loup. We look forward to resuming thisfeature when In the Loup returns to itsprinted incarnation.

BUZZInside

Catherine Lindsey Ben Steiner Scott Kinnamon Jason Seidel David Hazan & Iris Mosely

In honor of JAAMM Fest’s amazing line up of concerts Inside Buzz decided to ask members and staff what their favorite concert experiences have been.

18 DJFF

The 14th Annual Denver Jewish Film Festi-val (DJFF) is proud to announce its 2010festival honoree, Ellen Beller. At the openingnight gala and movie on February 11, Bellerwill be honored with MACC’s CulturalAchievement Award. Beller’s love of theCultural Arts extends not only to film but to

visual arts, literature and multi-cul-tural programs. Her devotion toMACC as a Jewish Arts organizationis unparalleled.

“Ellen’s love for MACC is not sur-prising because she’s been involvedin the arts since she was a little girl,”says DJFF Chair, Sharon Haber. Lastyear, Beller was an integral part of theDJFF and even jaunted to Israel inorder to attend the Jerusalem FilmFestival. This amazing trip really ce-mented her love of Jewish film.

Beller is, by profession, an artist whois versed in the art of glass makingand has been awarded The JurorsAward by the Curtis Art Center forher work. Her creations can be

viewed in multiple locations such as theShow of Hands Gallery in Cherry CreekNorth as well as Temple Emanuel, home toan installation by Beller that pays tribute tothe great educator Max Frankel, after whomthe Temple Emanuel religious school wasrenamed upon his death.

As chair of the MACC board, Beller has a“hands-on” approach to her involvementwith each program MACC offers. Beller hasbeen not only generous with her talents buther time as well. She is continuously pres-ent for planning and marketing meetingsand enthusiastically takes the helm of sev-eral committees involved in the develop-ment of MACC programs. Beller is everpresent at the Film Festival and JAAMM au-thor lectures and concerts and regularly at-tends Singer Gallery art openings and WolfTheatre Academy presentations.

“The DJFF is delighted and pleased to haveEllen as the 2010 recipient of our CulturalAchievement award. She has worked veryhard to make the Denver Jewish Film Festi-val one of the top festivals in the country,”says Haber.

Ellen Beller has brought a spirit and excite-ment to the Denver Jewish Film Festival andMACC as a whole. We look forward tohonoring her at the 2010 Festival OpeningNight Gala on February 11.

A Lifetime of

Cultural Achievement

Ellen Beller, 2010 DJFF Honoree holds up a piece of her glass works.

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Feb. 11–20

Save the Date!

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MazelTot 19

MazelTots, a program generously funded bythe Rose Community Foundation, aims toconnect young families to Jewish life andeach other. One of its main focuses is topoint Jewish families, new to the area, in the

direction of various Jewish or-ganizations that they maywant to be involvedwith but wouldn’t oth-erwise know about.

Through this grant, 29 Denver/Boulder Jewish

agencies and synagogues will offer dis-counts on programs for expectant parentsand families with children under age five.The website MazelTot.org showcases theseorganizations’ programs and highlightsfamily events on a central calendar.

Several JCC and MACC programs, such asPJ Library, ECC, Wolf Theatre Academyand Denver Children’s Theatre will partici-pate in the program. As of September 17,families new to the Denver/Boulder area areable to register with MazelTots in order toreceive special discounts and incentives.

The PJ Library program will be specificallyfunded by the Rose Community Founda-tion through the new MazelTot program.Interested participants will still be able toenroll for PJ Library through our JCC Fam-ily Programs office, but all families currentlyon the waitlist as well as new families, mustfirst register with MazelTot through theirwebsite in order to participate. An email willbe sent out in the early part of September towaitlisted families giving them an opportu-nity to register as soon as the website goeslive on September 17.

New families enrolling in Wolf TheatreClasses for ages 4–5 will receive one free single session class or 50% off a multi-sessionclass up to $100. MazelTot families who attend the Denver Children’s Theatre’s Cin-derella or JAAMM Festival’s Judy and DavidSing Along program can receive up to $36 offshow tickets.

Even those enrolling in the ECC will benefit. Families who have never enrolledtheir children in any Denver/Boulder Jewish ECE programs can receive a tuitiondiscount of $500.

Families who have children four and undercan learn more about MazelTot and how to use their discounts by contacting the newSocial Networker, Amanda Schanfield at aschanfield@jccdenver.org

For more detailed information about the PJLibrary call Jill Katchen at (303) 316-6336or email jkatchen@jccdenver.org. For infor-mation on Wolf Theatre Classes and otherMACC programs call Juliana at (303) 316-6362 or jguillen@jccdenver.org. Formore information on ECC programs contact Leah Joffe at ljoffe@jccdenver.org or(303) 316-6377.

Describing MazelTotMazelTot will launch on September 17, 2009. This will mark the beginning of MazelTot advertising, the launch of the website, and the first date a parent can register for discounts. Please note: as your grant agreement stated, discounts may only be used for programs that begin after the launch.

MazelTot Description: The following two descriptions are approved for your use. If you need any other language describing MazelTot, contact Sarah Indyk at 303.398.7416 or sindyk@rcfdenver.org. If your space is limited, you may use only the first sentence of this description or only the first and second sentences.

General Guidelines:Please place the MazelTot logo directly above or immediately next to the description.1.

Please avoid listing contact information for a person at your organization in close proximity to the 2. MazelTot logo because it reads as that person being MazelTot staff rather than your staff.

If you need any other language describing MazelTot, please contact Sarah Indyk at 3. 303.398.7416 or sindyk@rcfdenver.org.

We are participating in MazelTot, a Rose Community Foundation grant initiative to connect young families to Jewish life and to each other. Twenty-nine Denver/Boulder Jewish agencies and synagogues are receiving grants to offer discounts on programs for expectant parents and families with children under age five. The website mazeltot.org showcases these organizations’ programs and highlights family events on a central calendar.

MazelTot is a Rose Community Foundation grant initiative to connect young families to Jewish life and to each other. Twenty-nine Denver/Boulder Jewish agencies and synagogues are receiving grants to offer discounts on programs for expectant parents and families with children under age five. The website mazeltot.org showcases these organizations’ programs and highlights family events on a central calendar.

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If you publish a program guide or create promotional materials for any of your classes, events or activities that will be discounted, this mini-logo can be placed next to the descriptions to help parents recognize which programs qualify for a MazelTot discount.

Mixed Media JournalingSunday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Greinetz Art Studio/$60 Instructor, Judith Cassel-Mamet

As part of JAAMM Fest, MACC is of-fering this adult art workshop that usesa wide variety of materials and thebook form to create pages and pages ofplayful, layered imagery. Only 12 spotsare available so call (303) 316-6360 toregister now!

receive this magazine but will be able tofind special features and write-ups onevents and programs online. All the information you are used to hearingabout will be featured on our website in addition to a special section with articles and blogs about JCC and MACC happenings. We look forward to thetime when In the Loup will resumeprinting. Until then please check us outat www.jccdenver.org and watch for ourweekly “E-loup” newsletter in your emailinbox. If you are not currently receivingour E-loup, please send an email to marketing@jccdenver.org.

In the Loup Goes Online Continuedfrom Around the JCC on page 3

Continued from Around the MACC onpage 4

The MazelTot websitelaunches on September 17. Check it out

at www.mazeltot.org

Judith Cassel-Mamet

Calendar

October

02 FridayLast Day Chotin Family Outdoor Pool open

Erev Sukkot, JCC, MACC, S&F, Tennis closed at 6 p.m.

03 Saturday: Sukkot Closed: JCC and MACCS&F and Tennis Centers

04 Sunday: SukkotClosed: JCC and MACCOpen: S&F and Tennis, normal hours

09 Friday: Erev Shemini AtzeretJCC, MACC, S&F, Tennis closed at 6 p.m.

10 Saturday: Shemini AtzeretClosed: JCC, MACC, S&F, Tennis

11 Sunday: Simchat TorahClosed: JCC and MACCOpen: S&F and Tennis, normal hours

Dog Day Afternoon, Chotin Family Outdoor Pool, 11 a.m.—3 p.m, Contact Lisa Tanguma at (303) 316-6300.

14 WednesdayAARP Refresher Driving Course, 12:30—4:30 p.m., (303) 316-6359.

15 ThursdayAARP Refresher Driving Course, 12:30—4:30 p.m., (303) 316-6359.

20 TuesdayFlu Shots, Social Hall, 12:30—1:30 p.m., (303) 316-6359.

November

02 MondayJCC Annual Dinner, 5:30 p.m., The Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis. Contact Kathy Boyle at (303) 316-6302 for more information

08 SundayChai Chairs Reception, following Judy & David concertat 4:30 p.m., Philips Social Hall, (303)316-6336

17 TuesdayAdult Services Thanksgiving Luncheon, Social Hall, 11:45—1:30 p.m., (303) 316-6359.

22 SundayMACC Art Student and Faculty Annual Pottery Sale,Boettcher Lobby, 9 a.m.—6 p.m., (303) 316-6360

Spittin’ Image: 10 Artists Consider Their Children, SingerGallery, Opening Reception 3—6 p.m., (303) 316-6360

23 MondayMACC Art Student and Faculty Annual Pottery Sale, Boettcher Lobby, 9 a.m.—6 p.m., (303) 316-6360

24 TuesdayMACC Art Student and Faculty Annual Pottery Sale,Boettcher Lobby, 9 a.m.—6 p.m., (303) 316-6360

26 Thurdsay: ThanksgivingClosed: JCC and MACCS&F and Tennis: 7 a.m.—3 p.m.

29 SundayAdult Services 2nd Annual Craft Fair, Rabb Lobby, 9 a.m.—4 p.m., (303) 316-6359.

December

03 ThursdayFall Musical Opening Night: Fiddler on the Roof, ShwayderTheatre, 7 p.m., (303) 316-6360

05 SaturdayFall Musical: Fiddler on the Roof, Shwayder Theatre, 8 p.m.,(303) 316-6360

06 SundayFall Musical: Fiddler on the Roof, Shwayder Theatre, 2 p.m.,(303) 316-6360

10 ThursdayFall Musical: Fiddler on the Roof, ShwayderTheatre, 7 p.m.,(303) 316-6360CalendarOct.—Dec.

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11 FridayFall Musical School Performance: Fiddler on the Roof,Shwayder Theatre, 10 a.m., (303) 316-6360

12 SaturdayFall Musical: Fiddler on the Roof, Shwayder Theatre, 8 p.m.,(303) 316-6360

13 SundayFall Musical Closing: Fiddler on the Roof, Shwayder Theatre, 2 p.m., (303) 316-6360

25 Saturday: ChristmasClosed: JCC and MACCS&F and Tennis: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

31 Friday: New Year’s EveJCC, MACC, S&F closed at 6 p.m.Tennis: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Staff DirectoryRobert E. Loup Jewish Community CenterCamp and Youth Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6392Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6301Early Childhood Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6377Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6354Food Service/Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6375Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6353JCC Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6302S&F Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6308Ranch Camp Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6384Senior Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6358Family Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6336Sports & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6300Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6380Program Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6307

Staff DirectoryMACC

Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6319Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6360Class Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6386Education Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6319Executive Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6363 Facility Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6386Gallery Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6387MACC Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6373Administrative Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 316-6362

JCC HoursJCC & Sports & Fitness Center Monday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 a.m.–7 p.m.Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 p.m.Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Rose & Robyn Loup Child Care Center

Monday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Friday & Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

NurseryMonday–Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tennis CenterSunday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10:30 p.m.

Goldstein Indoor Pool General Hours*Monday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5:30 p.m.Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

*Detailed pool schedules are available at the S&F informationboard.

MACC HoursMACC Administrative & Box OfficeMonday–Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

MACC box office opens one hour before performances.

Singer GalleryMonday–Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ClosedSunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 p.m.

Oct.—Dec.

22 In Brief

News Briefs from Around the JCC

InBriefStaff NewsThis past September marked the 10th an-niversary of Pilates Coordinator and FitnessTrainer Lisa Tanguma. Around the Sportsand Fitness Center Lisa’s classes are legendary.She teaches everything from Pilates to Lo Im-pact to Spinning and is known for her toughfitness classes where students can expect to bepushed to do their very best. Often times youmight hear students waiting to enter Lisa’sFitness Fusion class making comments ofdread but each week these same studentsfaithfully return. Lisa’s giving spirit, energyand dedication to fitness are what she’sknown for but to many she’s a friend and toall, an inspiration. The JCC appreciates Lisa’s10 years of service and looks forward to manymore…Executive Director, Stuart Raynor;Marketing Director, Janice Silver; Early Edu-cation Director, Caron Blanke; Facility Man-agement Director, Duane Marsh; andAssistant Executive Director, Michael Rud-nick traveled to San Francisco for the 2009JCC Maccabi Games this past August. Thistrip enabled them to see exactly how SanFrancisco ran the program, coordinated thevolunteers and how the San Francisco JCCfunctioned as a whole during the games. All came back with a better sense of what will need to be done in order to prepare for this huge but exciting undertak-ing…Congratulations to Steve Wilson,MACC’s executive artistic director and exec-utive artistic director to PHAMALY for suc-cessful directing PHAMALY’s production ofMan of La Mancha. Marking the 20th an-niversary of the Physically Handicapped Ac-tors and Musical Artists League, Man of LaManchawas met with much critical praise aswell as admiration by all who were luckyenough to see it…Many kind, new faces canbe seen around the JCC as the preschool staffhas hired 16 new teachers for the 2009/2010

school year. New teachers include RachelCram, Marnie Cedillos, Jennifer Dworkin,Shanna Kletzky, Natalia Sarmiento, LeahThappa, Thomas Bilous, Pete Renyer, AdinaSteen, Kylee Tamlin, Leah Thappa, JenniferVillarreal, Smitty Wallace, Sarah Winter,Jenny Weiss and Elise Zackroff. Congratula-tions to former ECC teacher, Stephanie Martin, who is now a part of the ECC ad-

ministrative staff. Stephanie will work as theinfant and toddler coordinator. …Hugekudos to Nate Bloom, son of MACC Assis-tant Director Roberta Bloom, who has beenselected as a finalist in the National YoungScientists Challege through the DiscoveryChannel. Nate will travel with nine other finalists from across the country to New Yorkwhere he will compete in early October. Con-gratulations to Nate on his big success. YourMACC and JCC family wish you luck! …

Facility NewsAnother successful summer ended in Au-gust and the marks of happy campers, artstudents and tiny thespians could be seen

throughout the building. Many rooms weretransformed into temporary cabins andmeeting spaces to accommodate the over-flow of playing children. But no worries, allwas easily cleaned up, repaired and returnedto its normal condition by Building Engi-neer, Maks Leukomovich and MaintenanceDirector, Duane Marsh. Thanks Maks andDuane…ECC’s Friday Shabbat Sing ses-sions will now be held at 9:30 a.m. insteadof 11 a.m. on Fridays in order to accommo-date parents who wish to join the Fridaymorning tradition…Adult Services willoffer flu shots for members Oct. 20 from12:30 to 1:30 p.m. AARP senior refresherdriving courses will be held on Oct. 14 andOct. 15 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. Seniors tak-ing both sessions may qualify for a deduc-tion on car insurance. For more detailsabout either of these programs please con-tact Lil Shaw at (303) 316-6359…Web De-signer Michelle Norton has once againcompleted a complete redesign of theMACC website. Check out our fresh, newlook at www.maccjcc.org. The website hasbeen designed to work in all browsers butwe suggest using Firefox or Explorer 8 forthe best experience… Family Programs isgoing south for the winter! In the last cou-ple of years we’ve started to notice thegrowth of a younger Jewish population a bitfarther south of the traditional Denver Jew-ish hub. Areas such as Centennial, Engle-wood and DTC are blossoming with thesenew Jewish families. Family programs willbring some of its most popular programscloser to this area so that our southern com-munity can enjoy the same great program-ming offered to our closer JCC members.Call Jill Katchen at (303) 316-6336 formore details and be sure to tell one of yoursouthern friends!

Sports & Fitness Trainer Lisa Tanguma trains a clientas he prepares to enter the Navy.

Gifts 23

Colorado Child Care Contribution CreditThe Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit was established to promote childcare activities statewide. Because many donations tothe JCC qualify for the Colorado Child Care Credit, you get back directly 50-percent of your donation in the form of a tax credit onyour 2008 Colorado income tax return. In addition, you can still deduct your contribution on your state and federal returns. Thiscredit is available until 2010.

Estimates of Tax Savings*

Cash Donation $600 $1,000 $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $25,000

Colorado State Income Tax Credit ($300) ($500) ($1,500) ($2,500) ($5,000) ($7,500) ($12,500)

Colorado State Income Tax Deduction @ 4.63% ($28) ($46) ($139) ($232) ($463) ($695) ($1,158)

Federal Income Tax Deduction @ 35% ($95) ($159) ($476) ($794) ($1,588) ($2,382) ($3,970)

After Tax Cost with Federal 35% Rate $177 $295 $885 $1,475 $2,949 $4,424 $7,373

* This is an example only. Please contact your tax advisor for more information.

Please note that the list belowreflects donations made as ofAug. 18, 2009.

Foundations & CorporationsHarold Grinspoon FoundationRose Community FoundationJay and Rose Phillips FoundationTarget, Inc.Strear Farm Company, Inc.Daniel and Janet Mordecai Foun-dationMile High United Way

JCC Annual DinnerGary and Donna AntonoffJan BernsteinErin CraneDan GacnickBob HibbardDavid IckovicDavid and Nancy Naiman Kauf-manKathleen and Rob KlugmanAndrew MillerRobinson Management LLCCarol and Irwin WagnerDavid WolfGary YourtzPilates Studio At LACDavid BaileyF. Charles FroelicherRose Lang

JCC Maccabi GamesPaul Soifer

Ranch Camp Alan B Farber FundStanley FarberLori and John SpanbauerIn Memory of Dorothy Goldberg

Freda and Shep WaldmanSpeedy recovery of Jack Zerobnick

Binstock Scholarship FundRichard Hayes

PeterPress

Celebrate Family! Sponsors andExhibitorsMemory Magic & More, LLCLittle Monkey BiznessMile ChaiChubby CheeksCallen ChiropracticLimmud ColoradoThe Jewish Experience/YTCAllied Jewish FederationJudiasm In the foothillsDenver Community KollelBais MenachemNeil RosenfeldA Wild SmileChicken Soup, LLCSolem,Mack & Steinhoff, P.C.

Day Camp ScholarshipsDan Gordon

Colorado Childcare Credit Con-tributionsLee AlpertLarry AnsellIn Memory of Nate Feld

Robert BaumgartenMartin BlochHerschel CravitzBrad FriedmanBernard GersonJudy GoldbergIn Memory of Jack Goldman

Rabbi Daniel GoldbergerNeil GoldblattSarah and Neil GoldblattIn Memory of - Rosie Versman, Muriel Klein Rabstein, Alan Silverman and Ozzie Malek and Barry Tenenbaum.In Honor of Jack and Celeste Grynberg’s anniversary

Harold GrueskinBarbie and Bob Guttsmann

In Honor of Bob Loup's 80thBirthdayRyan KramerIn Honor of Sam Boscoe’s BarMitzvahRona LevinGary and Connie LevineIn Memory of Freida Slatkin

Steven ListBob LoupIn Memory of Nate and Gary Feld, Zelda Gutman, Michael Rozell’s father.In Celebration of Sylvia Ginsburg’s 100th Birthday

Phyllis and Paul MarcusSpeedy recovery of Marian Gelfand

Donald OberfeldJoyce OberfeldYana ProfiletTrina ReischArthur RosenIrene RosenMichael RudnickIn Honor of Bob Loup’s 80th Birthday

Roberta SandersIn Honor of Mark Zalkin’s Birthday

Jack SchafferGeraldine SpearIn Memory of Vickie LaPerriere

Colly SchulmanLitamae SherWilliam SilversSherri SomersRosalie WagnerIn Honor of Bob Loup’s 80th BirthdaySpeedy recovery of Jack Zerobnick

Thelma TeitelbaumRosi WahlAhron WassermanAmy WinterfeldCarol and Irwin WagnerIn Memory of Barry TenenbaumIn Honor of Dr. Kathy Kimmel

Sue and Harold CohenIn Memory of Jack Goldman

Howard and Sherrie ZeppelinIn Honor of Mark Zalkin’s Birthday

Early Childhood CenterPaul and JoAnn GillisJason SindlerGary Yourtz

PPJ Library- PJRoslyn Grueskin

MACC ContributionsDaniel and Janet Mordecai Foun-dationChildren’s Theater

Kathy HankinJAAMMFest

Jay BrownLitamae SherCarol Wagner

In Memory of Ozzie MalekLarry and Jodi AnsellBeryl BraschLisa CulhaneBebe Epstein and Charles SelsbergLisa Farber Miller and DavidMillerIrwin and Muriel FishmanRon and Joyce FishmanKatie and Alan FoxBen and Robyn FriedmanLouis GelfandSam GelfandBill and Bei Lee GoldWill and Sheri GoldRandy and Carol HellerBruce and Florrie KatchenJohn KosloskyBob and Robyn LoupLinda MatteiLarry and Carol MizelBuzz and Nancy NeusteterKaty Neusteter and ThadKurowski

Frank SchneiderThe Seff FamilyAlan and Terry SeiverLou and Lori SigmanMarlynn and Joe SilverAbe WagnerRosalie WagnerStephen WinberSandra and Herbert Wittow

JCC Ozzie Malek Annual PokerTournamentEllen BellerBob HibbardLee MendelHarry Pliskin

JCC Ranch CampStephen ElkenSam Price Family FoundationJoshua Ginsberg-MargoLee and Herb HatchIn Honor of Ralph Goodman’s 80th Birthday

Steven ListArden SingerJeff SippelIrwin WagnerSandy Walker

Senior Programs and ServicesCelia CohnCelia FederHarold and Sue Cohen

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