pjcc connections magazine - autumn 2014

ConnectionsPeninsula Jewish Community Center

Celebrating Community

Oct

/ N

ov

/ D

ec 2

014

•

5775

The Richness of Belonging 6

Battling Fitness Fatigue 9

CATCH in the Act! 10

Autumn 2014 Connections2

M a y t h e r e b e p e a c e

i n t h e n e w y e a r

L’ s h a n a h t o v a h

Autumn 2014Connections 3

Conte

nts

5 Message from the Publisher

6 The Riches of BelongingBelonging is a critical component to happiness and health—but why?

8 In Your Words: How Does Community Make Your Life Richer?Members share the importance of community in their lives.

9 Battling Fitness Fatigue Even the best workout can grow stale. Learn how to shake up your fitness regime.

10 CATCH as Catch CanSuccessful school health program nurtures a love of physical activity.

12 Edible Schoolyard AcademyWellness Coach Jeannie Solomon shares her experience at the edible education program run by renowned chef, Alice Waters.

13 Program Offers a Ribbon of HopeA health diagnoses comes full circle with a life-altering recovery.

14 Our Creative Community: Art Show Captures Local Talent

16 In Appreciation of Our Donors

20 Jewish PeoplehoodPrograms and events celebrating Jewish life and culture.

22 Programs Oct/Nov/Dec 2014

27 Free Programs

October/November/December 2014

M a y t h e r e b e p e a c e

i n t h e n e w y e a r

L’ s h a n a h t o v a h


IkkArIM guIdIng PrInCIPLES of thE PJCC

JEWISh LIfEChavaya Yehudit

We celebrate the dynamic gifts of Jewish culture, tradition, ethics and community we received from generations before us.

WELCoMIng ALLHachnasat Orchim

our house is open wide to all, and we embrace the diversity of culture, opinion, religion and identity.

our CoMMunIty of fAMILy And frIEndSKehilla u’Mishpacha

We are a hub for all events and activities that enrich our lives and community.

WhoLEnESS of Body, MInd And SPIrItShleimut

We respect and nurture each individual’s journey toward wholeness and see our role as a catalyst.

rEPAIrIng thE WorLdTikkun Olam

Each person makes a difference, and together we are responsible for improving the world through our actions.

Connections is a publication of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 foster City Blvd., foster City, CA, 94404. Send comments or suggestions to [email protected].

the mission of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center is to build a caring and connected community, develop leadership and strengthen Jewish identity and values in a center with an environment that is welcoming to all people at every stage of life. the PJCC has been serving people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds throughout San Mateo County for more than 65 years.

The PJCC is proud to be a part

of the Initiative on Jewish

Peoplehood, presenting

educational and cultural

programs that explore

Jewish heritage, identity, and

community. This initiative is co-

funded by the Koret Foundation

and The Taube Foundation for

Jewish Life & Culture.

The PJCC is supported by the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.


On the Cover

KATHY REICHPrESIdEnt, BoArd of dIrECtorS

CO

nn

ECT w

ITH

US

DEBORAH PInSKYEXECutIVE dIrECtor

dear PJCC friends,

fall, and the season of gratitude, is upon us. here at the PJCC, we are appreciative for an ever-growing circle of members, friends and supporters who share our mission of wellness your way® and community building, all guided by Jewish values. And, while we’re at it, we are thankful for an incredibly ample fall program schedule that offers something for every interest and affinity.

our arts programs will feature Le Jazz hot Patio Concert in the jazz style of django reinhardt—be sure to wear your dancing shoes! Enjoy an intimate night of jazz at one of our signature up Close Concert presentations with the Anton Schwartz Quartet, followed by a meet-the-artists dessert reception.

In celebration of the Jewish high holidays, there will be many notable opportunities to delve deeper, including an interactive experience with An Evening of Sacred hebrew Chant, and a scintillating educational lecture about Climbing the Sacred Ladder: A Journey in kabbalistic healing. Also, two student favorites will be featured: yoga and Wholeness with a Jewish twist and Sacred dance Circles for Women.

this season we will offer more than 100 group exercise classes each week—including the exciting new Ballet Bootcamp and member favorite Zumba®—nutrition counseling with Jeannie Solomon, a variety of small, group training classes, and expert personal trainers who are available to help you reach your personal wellness goals. Add to that Masters Swim and our own youth swim team, swim lessons for all ages, and free and lap swimming and we’ve got you covered on dry land and in the water!

finally, if the bustle of the season leaves you needing some relaxation and pampering, don’t miss our fourth annual Spatacular. It’s a fabulous evening of mini spa treatments, delicious refreshments, and a must-have schwag bag.

Please join us for the fall cornucopia of sights and sounds at the PJCC. We are your Center for Life. you belong here!

With appreciation,

kathy reich

deborah Pinsky

Whether you’re shooting hoops on a basketball court or sharing your talents in a community art show (see pages 14 – 15) there’s no denying the richness of belonging. And that’s what this issue is all about—the importance of community. Find yours at the PJCC and reap the rewards of connecting.

Connect Onlinefacebook.com/thePJCC facebook.com/campkeff facebook.com/PjccAquatics

linkedin.com/company/pjcc/

youtube.com/peninsulajcc

twitter.com/PeninsulaJCC

pinterest.com/PeninsulaJCC

instagram/campkeff

guidebook.com/g/tvx3dwh4/

blog.pjcc.orgPJCCBLOG


The Riches of Belonging

BY RABBI LAvEY DERBY

n a world in which we are taught to be radical, autonomous selves, where self-expression is paramount, and connections are often made

through the virtual world of the Internet and social media, we may suffer from a lack of belongingness. yet the feeling of belonging adds critically to one’s overall happiness and health and contributes greater meaning to life.

It’s not surprising then that people who feel a greater sense of belonging enjoy greater self-esteem, more happiness, experience fewer illnesses, and live longer. hundreds of medical studies have documented that social support and a feeling of belonging have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, the endocrine system and the immune system. In short, the experience of belonging is a foundation of our wellness in body, mind and spirit.

“Meaningful belonging is essential for a flourishing life in general, and for our romantic life in particular,” said dr. Aaron Ben-Ze’ev through an email exchange with the PJCC. Ben-Ze’ev is Professor of Philosophy and the former president of the university of haifa, Israel. “Belonging, however, has a price: it involves commitments to the framework to which

you belong. fortunately, those who enjoy meaningful belonging do not consider such commitments to be a burden.”

“I love the PJCC. It’s like my home away from home. It feels like community.”

Jewish wisdom understood this from ancient times. rabbi Jill Jacobs points out that the Jewish people call themselves “Am yisrael”—“the people of Israel”—rather than “dat yisrael”—“the religion of Israel.” Jewishness is essentially a peoplehood, a fellowship. our most important master story, the Exodus from Egypt, was primarily the experience of the birth of a community rather than a moment of religious awakening. Born as a people, belonging became the essence of our teaching.

In our email interview, karyn hall, Ph.d, acknowledged that embracing the offer of belongingness may be scary, even for those who long for intimacy. hall is the director/owner of the dialectical Behavior therapy Center in houston, texas.

“to allow someone to know you and risk being judged or rejected takes tremendous courage,” she said. “Even in a place based on acceptance, it may be difficult to truly experience that acceptance and belonging

or even be aware of it. the experience of belonging in a community is usually built over time, with repeated involvement, openness and commitment.”

gathering places that offer authentic experiences of belonging are few and far between, and are increasingly important in a world that offers less and less opportunity for meaningful, inclusive community.

the PJCC is built on the foundation of belonging. our guiding Principles state that “we welcome all!” It is an institutional vision of radical hospitality. our building is open to everyone who enters through our doors. We are Jews and people who are not Jewish; we are of various nationalities, people of different races and creeds, people of differing beliefs and opinions. We are each of us unique, and yet connected to each other. We embrace the diversity of culture, opinion, religion and identity that is our community.

“I love that, for my children, the idea of our Muslim family being members of a Jewish Community Center—alongside other people from all walks of life—is not unusual in any way.”

We are all welcome here. We belong.


It was really nice to be at the PJCC today—I felt like I had come home to a home where I hadn’t yet been before. I really had the feeling of a community.

PJCC Member


how does Community Make your

Life richer?

Alexsandra BrillCenter Member since 2013(Center, with parents) I belong to a number of communities, most notably my family and the Red Poppy Art House. I consider involvement in communities to mean honest interest and direct communication. Accepting my place in these and other communities, I have blossomed as an individual who is eager to interact with the world.

In Your words

Dan FeitelbergCenter Member since 2009The way we live, work and play with family, friends and colleagues makes up the moments of our lives. The spirit of our community reflects those moments, and our efforts as a society to make the world a better place. At work, community includes working with an incredibly talented management team to build California’s newest research university. At home, community includes being introduced to new friends through my children, and together with those new friends, watching our children learn and play.

Cynthia ChunCenter Member since 2007Since joining the PJCC, it’s been a fantastic presence in my life’s journey. The benefits of membership gives me a sense of empowerment towards wellness because it feels like an extension of my own home. A safe retreat from home to Center.


hether you’re a fitness novice taking that first step or a seasoned veteran hoping to

take your workout to the next level, a well-rounded training program is essential. But even with the best intentions and perfect regime, it’s possible for your favorite workout to grow stale. Lack of gusto, waning motivation, and skipping sessions are classic symptoms of exercise boredom.

the American Council on Exercise (ACE) suggests reinvigorating your workout and kick starting your enthusiasm by employing tools such as:

VarietyIf you usually focus on one activity, substitute another a few days a week. Variety is important beyond staying motivated. PJCC Personal trainer david danker shares a theory called muscle confusion, which supports changing your workouts constantly to prevent plateauing. “It’s thought that adding new or alternating exercises will ‘shock’ your muscles into new growth,” he says. “Plus, the variety ensures that you keep progressing.”

CompanyWorkout buddies add a social element to any routine. Ask a friend to be your workout partner—you’re much less likely to skip a workout if you’re accountable to someone. keeping up with the crowd also means that you’ll be challenged to improve your skills.

ToysExercise gadgets like fitbits®, pedometers, and heart rate monitors provide immediate

gratification with instant results and inspire you to exceed your personal best.

Changetry something new, especially if it’s out of your comfort zone. tackle a workout you’ve always shied away from or have been curious about. for example, the PJCC’s Specialty group training series allows you to sample fitness trends at reduced rates. Added benefits include social support, increased accountability, and the guidance of a certified personal trainer.

use these tricks to win the battle with boredom and keep your workouts effective, fresh, and—yes—fun!

Battling Fitness Fatigue

I’ve always wanted to try a boot camp

class and finally took the plunge! Alison’s

training has been a challenging and

incredibly rewarding experience.

PJCC Member, Elif Somay

Fire Up Your Fitness Furnace

Curious about Kettlebells? Interested in Boot Camp or

Battle Ropes?

Recharge your enthusiasm for exercise with these

60-minute specialty group training courses, per session:

$10 members $15 public

To learn more about these workout sessions and others,

call 650.378.2703.


Program For Youth Cultivates Healthy Living

ucy and Emma are engaged in their daily game of jump-rope, racing to see who can go the fastest. on the

turf field, the preschoolers are busy playing Builders & Bulldozers while others are skipping with hopscotch and wiggling inside hula hoops. the schoolyard echoes with giddy giggles from children who don’t realize that they’re the embodiment of discover CAtCh, the school health program that nurtures a love of physical activity.

Since 2013, discover CAtCh has been a resounding success in PJCC youth Programs, including Early Childhood Education, youth Enrichments, and Camp keff. discover CAtCh follows the methodology that was researched by four different universities, funded by the national heart Lung and Blood Institute, and rolled out by the JCC Association in collaboration with the university of texas School of Public health. CAtCh stands for a Coordinated Approach to Child health. It’s not an anti-obesity campaign, but rather—and better!—a holistic approach to cultivating childhood wellness.

“the PJCC is the only facility in the Bay Area using discover CAtCh,” said Stephanie Levin, director of Programs. “Based on a

foundation of Jewish values, we provide an environment where physical activity and healthy food choices are taught, valued, and most importantly, enjoyed. the goal is to make these introductions at an early age and establish healthy habits that last a lifetime.”

the discover CAtCh curriculum is multi-faceted, consisting of:

Physical Educationone discover CAtCh hour of physical activity includes: Warm-up, go-fitness, go-Activity and Cool-down.

“the goal is to help kids get between 30-60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day,” Stephanie said. “With discover CAtCh there are countless combinations of activities to achieve that. Activities focus on skill development or playing games in a non-competitive environment. We want to change attitudes about having healthy and active lifestyles so that children choose to get off the couch and do something active, even when they aren’t at the PJCC.”

Taking it Home Connection Parent tip Sheets (found at pjcc.org/catch) help parents continue promoting the active lifestyles that their children are learning

at the PJCC. these include healthy snack

alternatives, family activities, and exercise

ideas and suggestions.

Nutrition Program

“try explaining what a raw strawberry

is to a 4-year-old,” Stephanie said.

“A preschooler once asked me where

strawberry yogurt grows! We introduce

raw fruit and vegetable identification by

taking our preschoolers and campers to

our weekly farmers’ Market and strolling

through the Justice garden. It is important

for them to not only learn to enjoy these

nutritious snacks, but to also learn what

they look like, where they come from, and

how they are grown.”

Through a Jewish Lens

Jewish tradition exhorts a universal

appeal: that happiness is a state of being

that we should constantly strive for. our

PJCC mission is to support wellness in

mind, body, and spirit of all our members,

starting with our youngest, and cultivate

lifetimes of healthy habits.

“happiness and wellness are intertwined,”

Stephanie said. “through discover CAtCh,

children learn that health and wellness

make life fun and delicious.”

as Catch Can

BY IAn ISRAEL, PJCC CAMP DIRECTOR


Inspiration for a Lifetime

was filled with excitement as I made my way across the Bay Bridge to Berkeley, about to fulfill a lifetime

dream: attending the Alice Waters’ Edible Schoolyard Academy (ESy). As a wellness/nutrition coach for the PJCC, I was one of three given the incredible honor of representing the PJCC to help develop a nutrition and food awareness curriculum for local elementary schools. our motivation came from California State Senator Jerry hill d-San Mateo when he visited the PJCC’s Justice garden. Impressed with our endeavor to promote food justice and education, the Senator expressed his support in helping the PJCC share our curriculum with local elementary schools. garnering the tools for creating this curriculum was our goal at ESy.

Helping Healthy Habits Take Rootthe Edible Schoolyard (ESy) program teaches youngsters how their choices about food affect their health, the environment, and their communities. now in its 17th year, ESy is the brainchild of Alice Waters, the chef/proprietor of the Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley. Waters is a passionate voice and pioneer

in the culinary movement that supports cooking with only the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients that are produced sustainably and locally.

housed at Berkeley’s Martin Luther king, Jr. Middle School, the abandoned teachers’ parking lot was once a neighborhood eyesore, but today is home to a lush and meandering one-acre garden and kitchen/classroom. Students are actively involved in every aspect of food’s life cycle, from planting a seed in the garden and preparing simple meals in the kitchen to using the food waste to produce rich compost to nourish the plants.

these essential life skills are priceless and have made the ESy the model program for farm-to-table education. “farm to school” is a term that defines school efforts to incorporate local and regionally produced foods into school cafeterias. In 2011-2012, a uSCA survey of 13,000 public school districts showed that 44 percent across the country have such a program in place. this is exciting news, but in a country where child obesity is on the rise, we still have a long way to go.

Go Slow and Go Deep

ESy educates the educators: the more

ambassadors on the front lines, the better

to reach the children. At the academy

alone, there were over 90 enthusiastic

attendees from around the world. however,

we were cautioned to “go slow and go

deep.” rome wasn’t built in a day, nor was

the ESy. We should start small, in a corner

of the playground or in a few gardening

pots outside a classroom. Let the kids get

their hands dirty. Appeal to all their senses,

with the taste, smell, sound and sight

of fresh produce grown with care and

prepared simply.

From ESY to the PJCC

I’m excited to bring my ESy education to

the PJCC. When I spoke with Alice Waters,

I asked if she had any additional advice

as we begin introducing ESy concepts to

our students.

“I always say we need to work with kids

in kindergarten through grade 12,” she

replied. “But what I really mean is, get to

them at age two. Start at this age and you

have them for life.”

Bring something beautiful to the classroom. Bring

a bouquet, set things up differently with a beautiful

table cloth and a lovely basket of fruit. Prepare the

classroom, the kitchen and the garden, so kids

fall in love.

Alice waters Founder, Edible Schoolyard Academy

BY JEAnnIE SOLOMOn


“I AM My BESt Work—A SErIES

of roAd MAPS, rEPortS, rECIPES,

doodLES, And PrAyErS froM thE

front LInES.”

—AudrE LordE, PoEt And

BrEASt CAnCEr WArrIor

wo years ago, if someone had asked me what life is like after a breast cancer diagnosis, bilateral

mastectomy, and reconstruction, I would have been at a loss for words. But in August 2012 I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 48, the same age my mother was when she died of the disease. Suddenly, I found myself navigating a labyrinth of appointments, procedures and, ultimately, tools for healing.

I was methodical in mapping my road to recovery, endlessly researching reams of books and navigating online breast cancer survivor forums. I knew exercise would play an important role in the healing process, but I felt like a deer in the headlights trying to envision what this would entail.

A Ribbon of HopeI found the support and guidance I needed through the Pink ribbon Program. the PJCC is the only facility on the Peninsula to offer this postoperative workout designed to enhance recovery for breast cancer patients.

during my first meeting with Vicki Mcgrath, American College of Sports Medicine/American Cancer Society Certified Cancer Exercise trainer, Certified Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist, and the Center’s fitness and Wellness Manager, I completed the new participant health questionnaire and baseline physical assessment. I reserved my spot and told Vicki, “I’ll be back … .”

Six months later, I kept my word. Vicki coached and guided me through weekly 7 a.m. sessions (I still can’t believe I got

up that early!). We focused on a myriad

of innovative moves with increasingly

challenging exercises and movements

designed to strengthen my core and

upper body.

not only was I just two months post-

surgery, but I was also ramping up

from a sedentary lifestyle and had a

high BMI (Body Mass Index). I was

concerned I wouldn’t be able to keep up

with the intense workouts.

But breast cancer doesn’t wait for the scale

to drop. I had to lean into my recovery

in that moment, one day, one move at a

time. Vicki was in sync with my physical

needs and customized my sessions. the

plan she devised maximized my output

and challenged my perceptions of

fitness, strength, and accomplishment. I

felt like I was in a safe and positive space to

be comfortable in my skin. I found myself

becoming body-confident in a way like I

had never before.

Movement in all its iterations—from the

rhythmic drum beats pulsating through

the Zumba classes I now take, to walking

my parents’ german Shepherd down a

dusty country road, to salsa dancing in

my best friend’s living room, or taking my

first Pilates reformer class—these are all

necessary and joyful steps in my journey as

a breast cancer survivor.

today, as I approach my second post-

diagnosis birthday, the report from the

front lines is simply gratitude.

The day-long event features fitness classes, a marketplace, and more. Proceeds benefit The Pink Ribbon Program at the PJCC, an innovative exercise program for breast cancer survivors.

For the complete schedule, visit www.pjcc.org/pink.

Program Provides a Ribbon of HopeBY STACY GOLDSBY

Sunday October 26, 2014 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

$20 suggested minimum donation

Pink Ribbon Day Fundraiser

Read more about survivors’ journeys at www.pjcc.org/pink


communityart show

Fig Jewelry, Stephanie north

Summer’s Daydream, Chally Grundwag

Stories of Ellis Island, Evan Reader


This past summer, the PJCC was proud to present our third Community Art Show featuring the talents of 85 local artists.

Sikh in Blue, Herbert Goodman

Bashful Belle, Krishna Mitra

Guard Tower, Bill Moy


PJCC PROGRAMS

AdultSusan L AmmonsJohanna Anderholm in honor of Susan AmmonsAnonymousWendy & Irving BenvenisteThe Bunco GroupSylvia Chan in memory of Ethel GoldbaumMr. & Mrs. Joel Cohen in memory of Celia LipesAnna Lyapis & Filipp BrunshteynSusan & Bob MayJudy WinkelsteinLinda & Todd Zucker

Monday at the MoviesMary HansonSandy & Bob Morse

GrantsPaul & Ruth Steiner

Permanent Endowment Fund

CampJewish Community Federation JCF Day Camp Scholarship FundAndrew Sabin Family Foundation for Jewish Camp Educator

Early Childhood EducationSarah & David AppleLeslee & Wayne Feinstein in memory of Ben Feinstein

ECE LibraryBev Kotlove in memory of Tami Bittelman

GrantsJewish Community Federation Preschool Scholarship FundMorris Stulsaft Foundation

Get Up & GoEleonore DebthSandy DigginsSusan HamlinJosephine KaminMaria KozakBarbara & Lawrence MargolisSusan & Bob MayMartha Michel & David KonerdingGail & Matt MintzMignon & Armand OffelJames OlsonAnn & Michael PolomMindy & Philip RosenbergValerie RynneMarilyn & Don SalleSunya ShawMargrit & Jack Vanderryn

GrantsDignity HealthJewish Community Endowment Newhouse

FundMetropolitan Transportation CommissionMills-Peninsula Health ServicesPeninsula Health Care District

Jewish EducationKaren Alexander & Ross WeinerAnonymousGail O’Brien

GrantsKoret FoundationTaube Foundation for Jewish Life

Pink Ribbon ProgramGilah & Mark AbelsonNorene AmbroseKyle AubinPeter BlandKathryn BowenkampJane & Jeff BoyarskyQuirina BuchwaldRebecca CabreraJackie CarewBeth CasperRobin CayetanoMartha ChambersJohn ChanTami & Moris ChenGrant CherringtonRoxanne & David CohenRabbi Lavey DerbyNicole DevlinMarisa D’SouzaJudy EdelsonVova EkhilevskyIfong EngNancy Evans & Art WolfBlair FingerhutSusan FreeLaura Toller Gardner & James T. GardnerAmy GilliamBetsy Anderson Gilman in honor of Heidi SchellJim GoellDebbie & David GorenCynthia & John GradwohlBecky GreenbergMary Lou GriffinShirleen GudmunsonBarbara HaginMichelle Hauser

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014Profound thanks to our generous 2013 – 2014 donors and grantors. Your inspiring investments ensure that our PJCC continues to serve the community with the finest programs. Together, we create a vibrant, warm and inclusive community. We are grateful beyond measure to many others throughout our community who contribute their time, support, goods, services, professional expertise, and much more, enabling the PJCC to provide exceptional community service. Whether or not your name is listed below, please accept our heartfelt thanks.

In Appreciation of our Donors

For their Gifts and Contributions

Lisa Schnebly HeidingerDolores HeisingerMarilyn Dobbs HigueraJoe HilleliLynn HolmesFlora IancuAndrea IsaacsAndrea JensenBarbara & Norm JohnsonGloria JueMichelle KlafterKim KnappPaula LamendolaMara & David LangerFrieda & Brad LiebmanRegina LyubarskyJeanne MaddoxJennifer MagnaniMichelle Mandel & Simon ReadingTom MaoTina MatejkaKen MatusowJosie MausisaSusan & Bob MayVicki McGrathGreg MennaLisa MilanoArsie MolinaJennifer MooreSuzanne MooreKaren MoriokaCarol MorrisonAlexia Mullins in honor of Holly YatesWilliam NeuebaumerTom NixonJennifer NobregaJeanette & Kerim OtusMarilyn PasquinelliPeninsula Medical ClinicWendy PolonskyJane & Jon PostDaniela PottruckRhonda Press & Larry RagentLennie RamJeff RankTrishna Ray-ChaudhuriCharlotte & Evan ReaderJoan RebottanoWendy RiedelNancy RosasSharon SakaiJohn SanchezHeidi & Steve SchellJoan SchoeningKarin SegalDawn Simon

Renee SimsMarni & Evan SlovesDenise & Larry SmurthwaiteJessica SobalvarroJeannine & Lance SolomonSusie & Rich SorkinMarcie & Artie Storch in honor of Serena LucchesiJamie StubsonJane Tan & Kenneth SchwartzSelma & Sandy TandowskyJennifer TemmingTony TseAlison & David WagonfeldStephanie WalkupRichard WankGinger WattsJulie & Loren WheelerGayle WhitakerJim WhiteheadCandie WhooleyJody Winzelberg & Holger SenftleberHolly YatesWayne YatesSusan ZieffJodi & Rob Zwiebach

PJCC FUNDS

Betty Bronitsky Scholarship FundCatherine & Gene AefskyAlda & Joseph BronitskyCharles BronitskyEleanor GaleRea GoldfingerEdith & Daniel Lang

Daniel Cook Endowment FundRosanne & Al Levitt in honor of Phyllis & David CookJoelle Steefel in honor of Phyllis & David Cook

Eva Chernov Lokey Endowment FundAnonymous

Sylvia G. Merkadeau Endowment FundAnonymousToby & Mort KramerDiane Merkadeau & James Kramer in honor of Riley Jenna Kramer’s

Bat Mitzvah in honor of Sylvia Merkadeau’s YertzeitPamela Merkadeau & Cary Wiest in honor of Joseph Merkadeau’s

Bar MitzvahMarsha & Mark Williams in honor of Rachel Merkadeau’s graduation in honor of Ryan Williams’s birthday

ANNUAL APPEALMartha & Michael AdlerMarci & Alex AndermanRoma AuerbackDebbie & Earl BagbyMarcia & Steve BarkoffRick BarronBetsy & Randy BaumDanielle & Richard BeresBarbara Berk & Gilbert MintzBetsy & Michael BermanJack Bernstein in honor of Wendy Sue PolonskyDeena & Rob Bertolina in honor of Stephanie LevinBeth El Fifty Plus ClubJill Blair & Fay TwerskyJudy & Jordan BloomAnnette Bolton in memory of Ruth EisenmanRichard Braunstein in memory of Dr. Eric M. BraunsteinKatherine & Roy BuksteinBarbara & Dan ButtlaireSylvia ChanCorey & Rod CherkasLudmila ChernishevCarol Cohen in honor of Susan MaltzLael Culiner & Josh SmithRochelle & Mervyn Danker in honor of Deborah PinskyEdith DeutschFrancesca Eastman & Edward GoodsteinJudy EdelsonShirley & Ben EislerRosalie & Barry EmanuelBarbara Engler in honor of Deborah PinskyTracy & Steve EskenaziNancy Evans & Art WolfLenci FarkasLeslee & Wayne FeinsteinJudy & Tom FisherJoan & Michael FoxJudy & Michael GarbDr. Barbara & Joel GereboffManu & Sandeep GoelOlivia & Carl GoldstoneDebbie & David GorenJoanne & Skip GreenAudra & Drew GreenspanFrieda GreenspanSusan HamlinMary HansonJared HeinRabbi Corey Helfand



Jennifer Ackerman Helfand & Rabbi Corey Helfand

Steve HibshmanArt HirschhornDeborah & Craig Hoffman in honor of Jerry & Ellen Saliman’s

anniversaryStephanie & Rudy HoffmanSonny & Steve HurstMilton Jacobs in memory of Dianne ShemanoRenee & Dennis JermaineVivian KalevMelanie & Perry KarsenKendra & Tom KastenDeborah Kelman &

Rabbi Marvin GoodmanLinda & Robert KissEva & Richard KleinGabriele KornSheila & George LedererStephanie LevinBarbara & Jerry LewisMargit Lowenstein z’lDoris ManniesLee Manus-McNutt & Scott McNuttEmily Marra & Len CastlePaula & Ken MeierInna & Leonid MezhvinskyJennifer & John MintonBessie Mintz in honor of Judy GarbJudy & Steve MitchellMiriam & Richard MorganLynn & Richard NightingaleSandy ObersteinKatherine PappLynne & Bruce PasternackBonnie & Don PearlmanDr. Peter PollatJack PopikJane & Jon PostRhonda Press & Larry RagentDavida & Michael Rabbino in honor of Neal RubinNatalie RappCarol & Virgil RoseMarilyn RosekindBarbara & Andrew RosenbergGrace RosenbergLisa & Mark RosenthalAlissa & Danny RozanskyMarilyn & Don SalleHoward & Jane SamuelAlice Sarkon in honor of Janice KatzRonald ScheinbachZoe & Dan ScheinmanJohn SchulzFlorette & Bill SchwartzRebecca Schwartz & Roger FeigelsonMarina Sedova & Andrey Klishin in memory of their grandmotherKarin & Marlin SegalMarcyl & Seymour Seidscher

Randi Shafton & Drew LiebermanMarianne & Herman ShineLorna Siepser & Steve KlebeDanielle & Gil SimonAnne & David SipesNorma SiskinSusie & Rich SorkinYash SniderBeth Springer & Paul RosenblumZinaida & Alexander TalisJane Tan & Kenneth Schwartz in honor of 10 wonderful yearsSelma & Sandy TandowskyGeraldine Tognetti in memory of Donald TognettiCyril TukemanWendy & Jeremy VerbaEllen Weinsten & Fred WeinerRonald WilkRieko & Timothy WongJodi & Rob Zwiebach

Grow Justice/Jewish LifeLuba Abascal & David Weinstein in memory of Leah WeinsteinAnonymousJanice & Dennis BerkowitzKristin Byrd & Jeff PeachinRoxanne & David CohenTawny & Craig Darling in honor of Kari Mualmy’s birthdayRabbi Lavey Derby in honor of Stephanie LevinMandy & Rabbi Dennis EisnerBrittany & Daniel FeitelbergPhyllis FriedmanFrances & Theodore GeballeSheryl & Avram GreenspanChristy & Eric JeckGay & Harvey KaplanEvva & Paul Kim in honor of Teacher Kari MualmyErin & Jeffrey LagerSheila & George LedererMichael LewisSusan & Scott MaltzMarilyn & Charles MeierKari Mualmy in honor of Sharon Dutcher’s birthdayGail O’Brien in memory of Tamar BittelmanDeborah PinskyAmy Rabbino & Neal RubinKathy Reich & Ken MeyerSandy Reinin in memory of Ethel GoldbaumRhona & Jerry RosenblattEllen & Jerry SalimanDorothy Saxe in honor of Ellen & Jerry SalimanNaomi & Jeff SilkAnne & David SteirmanCindy & Phil StrauseKathy & Don WilliamsJean Zemel

GrantsJCC AssociationJewish Community FederationAndrew Sabin Family Foundation

Tuition and Program SubsidiesKathryn BowenkampAddy EdwardsElaine FeinRuth LeddelLynn Levy & Bob KahnLinda & Mickey PodolskyMerrill PoliakCindy Rose & Michael QuackenbushJessica & Jamie RosenbergRuth & Bruce Schlesinger Cheryl & Jeffrey SelmanMindy Slatt-Friedeberg & Dan FriedebergMarcie & Artie StorchJudy Thalheimer & Brian KirshnerLeigh Weber in memory of Ms. Ellie ChaikenGail Weisman in memory of Mr. Lon S. Weisman

Senior Bus FundAnonymousDottie & Lloyd AndersonIrina & Boris AuerbuchRachel & Isaac BahboutJanice & Dennis Berkowitz in honor of Bonnie Goldman’s birthdayJan & Russ BohneKathryn BowenkampJane & Jeff BoyarskyDelores BrachtRise & Marty CherinLinda & Dan CoopermanLeonora Reyes-Oida EstebanMarian & David Finkelstein in memory of Murray GellmanEdith FoyerMarilyn Frank & Martin Goldstein in memory of Irv ShareSue & Albert GellerEllen & Bruce Gellman in honor of Melissa Brenner’s birthday in memory of Nathan Brenner in honor of Susan Maltz in honor of Florence Marchick in memory of Irving ShareRoberta & Bruce Gilbert in memory of Bella WaxmanCorky & Al Goodwin in memory of Nathan GoodwinPhyllis F. Graff in memory of Norman GraffBarbara & Joe GurkoffCarol Herz in honor of Henry HerzMarilyn Dobbs HigueraAngie & Steve HollmanJoanne HowardSonny & Steve HurstHelen & Don Jaffe

Donors July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014


Joe Kane in memory of Arlene KaneFrances & Larry KarpRosie & Joseph KarpSandra & Dennis Kay in memory of Doris & Harold BrownLinda & Robert KissRuth LeddelMargie & Phil LernerLynn Levy & Bob KahnSarena Lubarsky in memory of Suzanne RoussilleSusan & Scott Maltz in honor of Melissa Brenner in honor of Carol Cohen in honor of Ellen Gellman in memory of Murray Gellman in honor of Lynne Pasternack in honor of Esther WolheimJanet A. Martin in honor of Susan Ammons’s birthdayJoan & Howard MechalovitzGayle & Allen Notowitz in honor of Debbie Leslie’s birthdayLawrence Pelzner in honor of Justin & Ashley PelznerLinda & Mickey PodolskyLeone & Stan PollardSylvia & George Prozan in memory of Barry ObersteinDorothy & Boris RagentSandy ReininMarilyn RosekindLinda & Edward RosenTracy & Gary Schwartz in memory of Murray Gellman in memory of Hank HymanSandra ShapiroNancy Shaw in honor of Deborah WeinerMarit & Amikam ShmargadJudy & Robert SilvermanMindy Slatt-Friedeberg & Dan FriedebergMarian Soss in honor of Frances Soss’s birthdayBeth & Roy SteinerMargaret & Allan SteyerMarcie & Artie StorchArline Thomas & Al Gentile in memory of Celia LipesJoyce & Norm WeilAnnette Weiss

General OperationsAmy & Marshall AllhouseAnonymous in memory of Nat StarrJoanne & Bernard Arfin in memory of Eva Chernov LokeyEdward BalabanLauren & Greg BoroMelissa & Ken Brenner in honor of Susan Maltz’s birthdayGary Chetcuti in memory of Betty Burge

Marian & Jordan Dolgoff in memory of Millie SteinbergJudy Edelson in memory of Tami Bittelman in memory of Eva Chernov Lokey in memory of Irving Share in memory of Nat StarrShelley Eisenman & Elisa Friedlander in honor of Rabbi Lavey DerbyNancy Evans & Art Wolf in memory of Nat StarrLeslee & Wayne Feinstein in memory of Nat StarrBlair Fingerhut in honor of Necholas GomezPhyllis FreidmanShanna & Rob GardnerEllen & Bruce Gellman in honor of Carol Cohen in memory of Murray FrankKaren Girard in memory of Nat StarrLisa & David GoldsteinPaula & Simon Goren in memory of Nat StarrSusan Hamlin in memory of Nat StarrDan Heller in memory of Norman HellerTerry Hinton in memory of Betty BurgeMichelle Hudson & Joel ScottJon Janoska in memory of Betty BurgeSue & Michael Janoska in memory of Betty BurgeMary & Frank Koudelka in memory of Betty BurgeRuth Krumbein in memory of Nat StarrSheila & George Lederer in honor of Esther Harri’s 75th birthdayMargie & Phil LernerJulie Makoff in memory of Eva Chernov LokeyEvelyn & Jerrold Marcus in memory of Nat StarrLeslie Meyer in memory of Barry ObersteinMollie Mortyn in memory of Betty BurgeVerlayne & Fred OffenbachDeborah Pinsky in memory of Jane Kaufman in memory of Rosalind Linder in memory of Eva Chernov Lokey in memory of Margit Lowenstein in memory of Mark Reisbaum’s father in memory of Nat StarrJane & Jon Post in memory of Tami Bittelman in memory of Rosalind Linder in memory of Eva Chernov Lokey in memory of Shirley Rosenberg in memory of Nat StarrJoyce & Wilson Pinney in memory of Betty Burge

Denis RauchmanShirley Rosenberg z’lJoyce SakaiFlorette & Bill SchwartzNorma Siegel in memory of Jim Easton in honor of Lois Fried’s 95th birthdaySandra & Paul Stoller in memory of Beverly ClearTalbots in memory of Betty Burge JanoskaZinaida & Alexander TalisJuanita Wheeler in memory of Betty Burge

GrantsGoogle GrantsJewish Community Federation

CORPORATE SPONSORS AND DONORS

SponsorsCameron Hughes WineCrowne Plaza Foster CityDZH Phillips, LLPFox, Shjeflo, Hartley, & Babu LLPGlobal Maintenance ResourcesHighCom Security ServicesHUB International Insurance ServicesJamba JuiceLevinson Benefits, Inc.Orchard Supply HardwarePayden & RygelProvident Credit UnionUnion BankWells Fargo

DonationsAccess Door SolutionsApplied MaterialsArch Insurance Group Inc.Boswell ServicesCapital Groups Companies, Inc.Cim Air, Inc.Emmanuel Law GroupWilliam & Flora Hewlett FoundationThe David and Lucile Packard FoundationPPG Industries Foundation Swimming Pool PerfectionsVisa GivingstationWalmart


JewishPeoplehood

Life, It’s Complicated: Jewish Perspectives (FMP)Join this ongoing discussion exploring Jewish views on important issues and living a meaningful life. Thu • Weekly • 10:30 – 11:30 am • CRA • 41334

Beth El Senior Friendship ClubBring a bag lunch and enjoy a different program each week. Thu • Weekly • 12:00 – 3:00 pm • San Mateo $1/$1

Shabbat in the Lobby (FMP)Fri • Weekly • 3:30 pm

Yiddish Club (FCCM)Increase your yiddish vocabulary, learn about yiddish culture, watch videos and make sure the mamoloshen lives! Peer led.Tue • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • C fCCM/$3.50 per session 10/7: 41383 • 10/21: 41384 • 12/4: 41385 11/18: 41386 • 12/2: 41387 12/16: 41388

Judaism 201: Back to the Sourcesdesigned for Jews seeking a deeper connection with their heritage and those who are not Jewish but desire an understanding of Jewish ideas. Learn about the central texts of the Jewish people from senior rabbis of the community. Pre-registration required.Wed • 10/22 – 12/17 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • AB $48/$64 • 41332

Interfaith Couples Raising Children: Creating an Identity for Your Child (FMP)deciding on a religious identity for your child is often the hardest thing an interfaith couple faces. Learn how to make the decision in these workshops led by dawn kepler, director of Building Jewish Bridges. Pre-registration required.Co-sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica.

Sun • 11/2 – 11/16 • 3:00 – 4:30 pm • C 41331

Jewish Book Discussion (FCCM) facilitator Jim Van Buskirk’s essays have been featured in various

books, magazines and other publications. Books are available from the Book Club in a Box program at the Jewish LearningWorks’ Jewish Community Library. Pre-registration suggested.October: The Lady in Gold by Anne-Marie O’Connor often referred to as the “Austrian Mona Lisa,” this painting has a complicated and controversial history. o’Connor relates the story of the painting, its confiscation under nazi rule, and the long struggle over its ownership after World War II.

Tue • 10/28 • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • CR FCCM/$5 • 41353

november: Second Person Singular by Sayed KashuaWhen an ambitious Arab lawyer in Jerusalem unexpectedly discovers a love letter from his wife, his hunt begins for the other man. the author spins a complex psychological mystery, a searing dissection of the individuals that comprise a divided society.Tue • 11/25 • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • CR FCCM/$5 • 41354

December: My Russian Grandmother & Her American Vacuum Cleaner by Meir Shalevthis humorous and tender memoir about the author’s grandmother and her obsession with cleanliness evokes the idealism and disappointments of the Eastern European Jews who came to Palestine in the 1920s.Tue • 12/16 • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • CR FCCM/$5 • 41355

FC = Free for Center Members • FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

WHY JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD IS

CENTRAL IN OuR COMMuNITY

THE PJCC’S COMMITMEnT

TO JEwISH PEOPLEHOOD

SUPPORTS US In TAKInG PRIDE

In OUR CULTURE AnD OUR

PEOPLE, IT CREATES STROnG

COnnECTIOnS TO LOCAL

AnD wORLDwIDE JEwRY AnD

ISRAEL, AnD IT MAKES CERTAIn

THAT wE ARE LITERATE ABOUT

THE IDEAS, vALUES AnD

PRACTICES OF JEwISH LIvInG.

EMBRACInG OUR ROOTS AS

wE FOCUS On PRESEnT-DAY

JEwISH EnGAGEMEnT EnSURES

THE COnTInUED vIBRAnCY AnD

DIvERSITY OF OUR CULTURAL

AnD SPIRITUAL ExPRESSIOn.


PeoplehoodLatkepalooza! (FMP)don’t miss our joyous community-wide hanukkah celebration. Enjoy the music of Veretski Pass, crafts and games for kids, wine-tasting for adults, a hanukkah gift shop, and community sing-along … not to mention lot’sa latkes! Sun • 12/14 • 1:00 – 3:30 pm • 41333

Jewish Wellness

Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (FMP)Learn simple and basic instructions in the practice of meditation with rabbi Lavey derby. Thu • Weekly • 1:30 – 2:30 pm • BR • 41335

Yoga for Renewal (FCCM)this gentle, grounding Iyengar-based yoga and movement practice, is rooted in Jewish mystical teachings. Explore and embody themes of

reflection, realignment, and renewal as we approach the Jewish new year. no previous experience with yoga or Judaism required. Pre-registration required.Sun • 9/14 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • YS • FCCM/$20 • 41390

Sacred Dance Circles for Women (FCCM)free your mind, body, heart, and spirit through movement, music and free-style dance to deepen your spiritual practice with Jewish

mystical teachings. no previous experience with dance or Judaism necessary. Pre-registration required. Sun • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • YS • FCCM/$40 for series or $15 per class10/5: 41394 • 11/2: 41395 • 12/7: 41396

Yoga and Wholeness with a Jewish Twist (FCCM)Experience gentle, Iyengar-based yoga that connects all levels of being—mind, body, heart, and spirit. no previous experience with yoga or

Judaism required. Pre-registration required. Wed • 10/29 – 12/10 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • FCCM/$75 for series $20 per class • 41389

An Evening of Sacred Hebrew Chant (FCCM)Enjoy an evening of sacred musical call-and-response chanting featuring the Beit Ayin Band (a local group specializing in hebrew chant). Participate in this uplifting experience that brings clarity to the mind and expansiveness to the heart. no hebrew knowledge required. Pre-registration required.Sat • 11/22 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • BR • FCCM/$5 • 41328

Climbing the Sacred Ladder: A Journey in Kabbalistic Healing this workshop will guide you through the four worlds of human experience: the material, emotional, mental, and spiritual. grow in consciousness and find the necessary spiritual tools for dealing with life’s unending challenges. Pre-registration required. Shulamit Sofia, MSW, is the founder of The Sacred Ladder and Soul Strength Seminars.Sun • 12/7 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm • BR • $20/$25 • 41336

PJCC Art Gallery presents

RootednessOctober 3 – December 28, 2014

this world premiere exhibition intersperses the oil paintings of Moshe kassirer with the

photography of ofer nov—exploring the industry, beauty, tradition, and artisans behind

Israel’s olive groves and olive oil production.

Autumn 2014 Connections22 AB = Room AB • AL = Adult Lounge • AR = Art Room • BR = Board Room • C = Room C • CR = Computer Room • CRA = Conference Room A DCG = Daniel Cook Gymnasium ECK = ECE Kitchen • GX = Group Ex Studio • HG = Hamlin Garden • MPR = ECE Multi-Purpose Room L = Lobby • TA = Treehouse A • TB = Treehouse B • TF = Turf Field TF2 = Turf Field Near Pool • WK = Wornick School • YS = Yoga Studio

The 5-digit class code number is now located at the end of the day/date/time section underneath the class description. Program, registration, instructor, and schedule information at www.pjcc.org or call the number listed below each department.

Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • FC = Free for Center MembersFCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

programsOctober/November/December 2014

health & fitnessGroup Exercise 650.378.2771 Yoga & Pilates 650.378.2771Group Training 650.378.2727Wellness 650.378.2727Stay Fit for Life 650.378.2790Nutrition 650.378.2722

discover the path to healthy living with the PJCC’s state-of-the-art fitness center. you’ll find a variety of exercise programs to develop and improve your body, mind and spirit. Please check current schedules at www.pjcc.org or call 650.378.2703.

Monthly Group ExerciseFree for Center Members! For schedules, visit www.pjcc.org and click on the “Schedules” links.Zumba® & Zumba Gold • Barre classes Indoor Cycling • Yoga • Mat Pilates Tai Chi • U–Jam • Light & Easy • Hip Hop

Stay Fit for Life: Adults 55+ (FC)Participate in free programs specifically designed for you and included in your Center Membership.

Yoga/Pilates

Private Pilates & Yoga Training ($) Increase your skill set through one-on-one training with your favorite instructor. Semi-private partner training also available. Call 650.378.2771 or [email protected].

Pilates Reformer Series ($)develop long, lean muscles, core strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and improve posture. Call 650.378.2771 or [email protected].

Healing Yoga for Cancer Patients (FMP)Learn how to meditate, unwind, and relax. for cancer patients and their caretakers. Fri · Weekly · 1:30 – 2:45 pm · YS

Personal Training

One-on-One Personal Training ($)Choose from convenient, cost-effective packages that include single-, three-, five- and ten-session packages.

Semi-Private Personal Training ($)Enjoy the benefits of exercising with a friend! Cost-effective options include single–, five– and ten–session packages.

Specialty Classes

HITT: High Intensity Team Training ($) Tue/Thu · 6:00 pm · Lobbythis boot camp-style class will push your limits! for a free trial class, contact [email protected].

TRX: Suspension Training ($)Leverage your body weight to build power, strength, and flexibility. for current schedules, visit www.pjcc.org.

Mon · 10:15 am tue · 8:00 am; 9:30 am; 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm Wed · 6:30 am; 10:15 am; 4:30 pm thu · 8:00 am; 9:30 am fri · 7:00 am; 2:00 pm

Women on Weights ($)Learn basic fundamentals of strength training. for details, visit pjcc.org or the fitness desk.

Friday Night Knockout!unleash your inner warrior, burn calories, and sweat! focus on upper/lower body and core conditioning through boxing drills to enhance technique and agility. Boxing gloves required.Fri • 10/10 • 6:30 – 7:45 pm • GX • $15/$20 40752

Bollywood Dance SeriesMonsoon dance Company presents this specialty series that includes a cardiovascular workout and core conditioning done to Bollywood choreography. no experience or special footwear needed.Sat · 11/15 – 12/13 · 11:00 am – 12:00 pm gX · drop-in: $10/$12; series: $35/$42 41317

Wellnessfor additional wellness programs see “Jewish Wellness” on page 21.

Pink Ribbon Program A private, small-group, post-rehabilitation workout for breast cancer survivors. Contact Vicki Mcgrath at [email protected] or 650.378.2727

Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (FMP)Learn simple and basic instructions in the practice of meditation. Thu · Weekly · 1:30 – 2:30 pm · BR · 41335

Decoding Diet: Musings of a Registered Dietician (FMP)

Join kaiser Permanente dietician Scott Chan, MA, rd, for a serious yet entertaining view of nutrition, food and weight in the 21st century. Pre-registration required. Call either the PJCC at 650.212.7522 or Agnes Arzadon, MPh, at kaiser Permanente, 650.299.4950. Presented in partnership with kaiser Permanente.Tue • 11/4 • 10:00 – 11:30 am • BR • 41345

SpatacularEnjoy refreshments, relax with luxurious mini-services, and take home samples and a goody bag to continue that pampered feeling at home.Mon • 10/6 • 5:30 – 8:00 pm • CRA $20/$25 • 41431

sports, clinics & leagues Team Sports & Men’s Basketball 650.378.2783NFL Flag Football 650.378.2776Soccer 650.378.2768

Family GymFree for parents and children who are Center Members

kid-friendly gym equipped with soft mats, climbing structures and more. Wristband required; available at Welcome Center. Sun • Weekly • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm • DCG

Adults

Men’s Futsol LeagueA fast-paced, action-packed variation of soccer played 5-on-5 with a smaller-sized soccer ball on an indoor court. registration required. Sat • 10/18 – 12/20 • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm DCG • $710/$750 • 41412

Men’s Basketball Leagueregistration required.

Mon • 10/20 – 12/15 • 6:15 – 11:00 pm DCG • $710/$750 • 41410

Wed • 10/22 – 12/17 • 6:15 – 11:00 pm DCG $710/$750 • 41411

Pick-up VolleyballCourt reserved for volleyball enthusiasts! no instructor provided. registration required.Thu • 10/23 – 12/18 • 8:30 – 11:00 pm DCG • $45/$70 • 41414

Autumn 2014Connections 23Discounts on Public rates available to Foster City residents for most programs. Quantities are limited; please call for details. Member rates apply to Center Members; however, Community Members may qualify for these rates. www.pjcc.org • 650.212.PJCC (7522)

The 5-digit class code number is now located at the end of the day/date/time section underneath the class description. Program, registration, instructor, and schedule information at www.pjcc.org or call the number listed below each department.




programs

sports, clinics & leagues continued

Youth

Basketball Skills Academy: PreK – 8Learn from the best with former golden State Warriors great Joe Ellis. registration required.

Novice Clinic Grades PreK – 1

Sun • 10/12 – 11/2 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm DCG • $85/$105 • 41404

Sun • 11/9 – 12/7 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • DCG • $85/$105 • 41407

Grades 2 – 5

Sun • 10/12 – 11/2 • 12:15 – 1:15 pm • DCG $85/$105 • 41405

Sun • 11/9 – 12/7 • 12:15 – 1:15 pm • DCG • $85/$105 • 41408

Grades 6 – 8

Sun • 10/12 – 11/2 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm • DCG $85/$105 • 41406

Sun • 11/9 – 12/7 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm • DCG $85/$105 • 41409

3-on-3 Middle School Basketball TournamentCompete in games and skill competitions for great prizes! registration required.Sun • 12/7 • 3:00 – 6:00 pm • DCG $60/$75 41413

jewish life(for program details, see page 20)

the arts650.378.2703

PJCC Art Gallery presents RootednessOctober 3 – December 28, 2014

A world premiere exhibition interspersing the oil paintings of Moshe kassirer with the photography of ofer nov, exploring the industry, beauty, tradition, and artisans behind Israel’s olive groves and olive oil production.

Le Jazz Hot Patio Concertdance and dine to the swinging tunes in this gypsy style pioneered by django reinhardt. Sun • 10/19 • 5:00 pm • HG $15/$18/under 2 free • 41392

up Close at the PJCC presents The Anton Schwartz Quartetrenowned for compositions and improvisations that are intellectually satisfying and highly accessible, Anton’s music “communicates with your soul” (Jazz uSA). Sixty-minute concert followed by a “Meet the Artists” dessert reception. tables reserved for parties of four or more. Sat • 11/15 • 8:00 pm • Lobby $25/$30 41391

grow justice: fight hunger650.378.2703

Grow Justice: Fight Hunger Garden Service Days (FMP)help alleviate hunger in San Mateo County by working in our Justice garden that provides organic vegetables to residents at InnVision Shelter network.Sun • 10/19 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • HG • 41329Sun • 11/16 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • HG • 41330

Get Growing: Water-Wise Gardening (FMP)California’s drought drives this talk around plants that require little or no irrigation. registration suggested.Sun • 10/12 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • AB • 41429

Get Growing: Year-end Garden Activities (FMP)Learn about soil preparation for spring planting, including fertilizing and mulching. registration suggested.Sun • 11/9 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • AB • 41430

adults650.378.2703

Monday at the Movies (FCCM with community program pass)Skip the crowded movie theaters and enjoy these award-winning films followed by a lively discussion. Pre-registration recommended.

The Perks of Being a WallflowerIn this engaging coming-of-age tale, a shy freshman struggling with depression finds help from two seniors who take an interest in him. (103 min)

Mon • 10/13 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • 41360

Fruitvale Stationthis dramatic rendering of a real-life tragedy recounts the final hours of oscar grant who was shot by a transit officer on new year’s day, 2009. (90 min)

Mon • 10/27 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • 41361

As It Is In Heaventhis oscar-nominated drama tells the story of a small-town boy who escaped his tiny village to become a famous conductor. (132 min) Swedish with English subtitles.

Mon • 11/10 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • 41362

WadjdaPersistent 10-year-old Wadjda wants a new bicycle so she can beat her friend (a boy) in a race. But it’s going to take some ingenuity since her culture sees bikes as

a threat to a girl’s virtue. (98 min) Arabic with English subtitles.Mon • 11/24 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • 41363

Word Warsthis character-driven documentary follows four “word nerds” through their fastidious preparations and smaller tournaments that lead to the national championship Scrabble tournament in San diego in 2002. (81 min)Mon • 12/8 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • 41364

Groups & Clubs

Sit and Knit (FMP)Mon · Weekly · 10:30 am – 12:00 pm · AL drop-in · 41382

Let’s Talk About It (FMP)Lively discussions about topical events. Wed · Weekly · 2:00 – 3:15 pm · AB drop-in · 41356

Men’s Discussion Group (FCCM)A lively discussion group for all men, regardless of age or viewpoint.

MorningMon · 10:30 am – 12:00 pm · AB Public $3.50 per meeting 10/20: 41368 • 11/17: 41369 • 12/15: 41370

EveningWed · 7:00 – 8:30 pm · C Public $3.50 per meeting 10/8: 41365 • 11/12: 41366 • 12/10: 41367

Jewish Book Discussion

See page 20.

Autumn 2014 Connections24 AB = Room AB • AL = Adult Lounge • AR = Art Room • BR = Board Room • C = Room C • CR = Computer Room • CRA = Conference Room A DCG = Daniel Cook Gymnasium • ECK = ECE Kitchen • GX = Group Ex Studio • HG = Hamlin Garden • MPR = ECE Multi-Purpose Room L = Lobby • TA = Treehouse A • TB = Treehouse B • TF = Turf Field TF2 = Turf Field Near Pool • WK = Wornick School • YS = Yoga Studio



adults continued

Games People Play

Mah Jongg Class for BeginnersLearn the basics of American-style Mah Jongg. fee includes current Mah Jongg card. Pre-registration required. Fri • 10/10 – 10/31 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm • C $47/$61 • 41359

A Morning of Mah Jongg (FCCM)no instructor present; beginning to intermediate level. Bring your current Mah Jongg card.Fri • 10/10, 10/24, 11/14, 12/12 10:30 am – 12:30 pm • AB • Public $3.50 per meeting • 41357

An Afternoon of Mah Jongg (FCCM)no instructor present; intermediate to advanced level. Bring your current Mah Jongg card. Thu • 10/2 – 12/18 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm • AB Public $3.50 per meeting • 41358

Drop-in Bridgefor intermediate-level players.Tue • Weekly • 1:00 – 3:30 pm • BR • Public $3.50 per meeting • 41341

Beginning BridgeLearn the basics with an emphasis on bidding and the play of the hand. registration required.Thu • 10/23 – 12/18 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AB • $110/$143 • 41337

Intermediate Bridge with Supervised PlayLearn additional conventions with supervised play. registration required.Fri • 10/10 – 12/19 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm • AB $138/$179 • 41339

Advanced Bridge with Supervised PlayLearn additional conventions with supervised play. registration required.Tue • 10/7 – 12/16 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AB • $152/$198 • 41340

Bridge: Supervised PlaySupervised play for all levels. no instruction provided, but instructor is present for consultation on all hands. registration required.Wed • 10/1 – 12/17 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AB • Series: $152/$198; Drop-in: $10/$12 41342

Classes

It’s Your Turn Now: Lifestyle Planning for 50+the best is yet to come! At age 50+ you have 25–30 bonus years to enjoy the lifestyle or work you’ve always wanted. Start planning now using specific tools to help you achieve your goals.Sun • 10/5 • 1:00 – 5:00 pm • AB • $10/$15 41373

Dance for JoyCombines dance elements of Latin, Jazz, and musical theater. no dance experience or partner required. Pre-registration required.Thu • 10/23 – 11/20 • 2:00 – 2:50 pm • GX $30/$40 • 41428

Beginning WatercolorsLearn basic watercolor techniques and how to draw a pencil layout with step-by-step demonstrations. registration required.

Fri • 9/5 – 10/17 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AR • $180/$225 • 41343

Fri • 10/31 – 12/12 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AR • $180/$225 • 41344

A World of Olive Oil: From the Middle East to Your Backyard (FMP)Learn about grades of olive oil and how to make your best selection shopping. Thu • 11/20 • 7:00 – 8:00 pm • BR • 41393

Food For Thought (FCCM)Learn something new with this enriching lecture series presenting the best local authors, artists, and educators. for topics, visit pjcc.org and click on “activities & learning” tab. registration suggested.

Mon • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • BR • Public $4 per meeting

10/6: 41346 • 10/20: 41347 11/3: 41348 • 11/17: 41349 12/1: 41350 • 12/15: 41351

Personal and Home Safety Training (FMP)high Com Security will provide insight into a criminal’s ability to detect opportunities and the preventative measures you can take to secure your environment.Tue • 10/7 • 7:00 – 8:00 pm • BR • 41372

Events, Trips & Tours

PippinPippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. this inventive production took home the 2013 tony Award for Best Musical revival.Wed • 10/1 • Day trip • San Francisco $105/$136 • 41380

Ashland Shakespeare FestivalIncludes tickets to five festival performances, four nights at the Ashland Springs hotel, welcome dinner, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from the PJCC. for more information or to register, contact rachel goldman at 650.378.2764.Mon – Fri • 10/20 – 10/24 • Oregon • 41427

Fertile Ground: Art and Community in Californiathis collaborative exhibition with SfMoMA at the oakland Museum of California explores how California artists have influenced and been influenced by artists,

trends, and cultures on national and international levels. Wed • 10/29 • Day trip • Oakland • $42/$50 41371

I Love Lucy Live on StageExperience this brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history. America’s favorite foursome is live on stage and in color for the very first time!Tue • 11/11 • Evening • San Francisco $25/$30 • 41352This trip is made possible by a grant from the community-wide Senior Excursion Fund of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma, for seniors who are mobility, financially, or physically impaired and for whom this trip would not otherwise be possible. Participants may attend only one of five Senior Excursion trips between 7/1/2014 and 6/30/2015. Home pick-ups $10/location. Registration required.

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins

two-time tony and oscar nominee kathleen turner makes her Berkeley rep debut as Molly Ivins, the brassy, sharp-witted political journalist and best-selling author of Bushwacked.Thu • 12/4 • Day trip • Berkeley • $75/$90 41381

Member MixersMixers are for Center Members and their guests who are 21 years old and over, except when noted. Limited childcare available. All mixers earn 150 JCC rewards points when you rSVP and attend. reserve your spot: 650.378.2703.

Celebrate Apple MonthJoin us for some tasty orchard treats! Thu • 10/23 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm • CRA • 41401

Touchdown! Whether you root for the 49ers, the raiders or another team, let’s celebrate football season! After our mixer, stay for the free lecture, A World of Olive Oil: From the Middle East to Your Backyard; see page 24.Thu • 11/20 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm • CRA • 41402

Autumn 2014Connections 25Discounts on Public rates available to Foster City residents for most programs. Quantities are limited; please call for details. Member rates apply to Center Members; however, Community Members may qualify for these rates. www.pjcc.org • 650.212.PJCC (7522)




programs

adults continued

Morning Member MixerJoin us for a morning of noshing and mingling. Wed • 12/17 • 9:00 – 11:00 am • CRA 41403

Get up & Goget up & go is an activity and errand-transportation service for adults who no longer drive. register for activities or transportation at 650.378.2750.

Errand and Appointment ServiceShared-ride: $6 round trip/$3 one wayEvery Monday, tuesday and friday, get up & go provides transportation within San Mateo County for non-driving adults for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and some personal errands. reservations are required no later than the Wednesday of the week prior to the date of service. Volunteer escorts are available. first come, first served, so reserve early.

Socialization ProgramsFree for regular attendees and members; $5 for first-time attendeesSocialization programs without transportation are open to all adults. A low-cost lunch is served at 12:00 pm, available by reservation only. Advance registration is required for transportation only (see above).

Get Up & Go is supported by gifts to the PJCC and grants from: The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund and The Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund; Sequoia Hospital/Dignity Health; Mills Peninsula Health Services, the Peninsula Health Care District; Kaiser Permanente; and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s New Freedom Fund.

On the Road Again with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope Join John Stanley, former columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, as he describes how the two entertainers were brought together for popular road movies. Wed • 10/8 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 41374

Joy Perrin: One-Woman BandWith a possible number by her singing pup, Prairie Sue, Joy’s musical program will include classic Americana and a rich selection of popular music from the roaring ‘20s, Swinging ‘30s and ‘40s, and the ‘50s. Wed • 10/22 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 41375

Richard Fey: A Classical CabaretBaritone richard fey and pianist Britt day present a delightful mix of classical songs from opera and concert repertories. Wed • 11/5 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 41376

The Accordion Music of Sheri MignanoAccordionist Sheri Mignano performs lost musical treasures, including a variety of french, Italian, and American songs, and even some from Jewish vaudeville. Wed • 11/19 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 41377

Have a Happy, Healthy HanukkahJoin Jeannie Solomon, PJCC nutrition & Wellness Coach, for a discussion and food demonstration. She’ll give old hanukkah recipes a healthy makeover with tasty samples! Wed • 12/10 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 41378

The Peninsula Choraliers Women’s ChoirEnjoy music from Broadway and films, golden oldies from the ‘20s, ‘30s, ‘40s, and beyond. Wed • 12/17 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 41379

family activitiesGrow Justice: Fight Hunger Garden Service Days (FMP)See page 23.

Latkepalooza! (FMP)don’t miss our joyous community-wide hanukkah celebration. Enjoy the music of Veretski Pass, crafts and games for kids, wine-tasting for adults, a hanukkah gift shop, and community sing-a-long … not to mention lot’sa latkes! Sun · 12/14 · 1:00 – 3:30 pm · 41333

Superhero Character BreakfastEnjoy breakfast with your favorite cartoon and superhero characters! registration required.Thu • 12/25 • 9:30 – 11:00 am • MPR • Member adult/child: $16/$12; Public adult/child: $20/$16 • 41419

Baby and Me

Music Together: 1 Month – 4 Yearsthis national early childhood music program involves both children and parents in informal musical activities that are developmentally appropriate for very young children. registration required.

Sun • 9/28 – 12/14 • 9:30 – 10:15 am • BR $220/$270 • 41450

Sun • 9/28 – 12/14 • 10:30 – 11:15 am • BR $220/$270 • 41451

Mon • 9/29 – 12/15 • 9:30 – 10:15 am • BR $235/$285 • 41448

Mon • 9/29 – 12/15 • 10:30 – 11:15 am • BR $235/$285 • 41449

Babilates: 3 Months – 1 Yeartone your body and get in shape as you connect and bond with your little one with various Pilates exercises. registration required. Wed • 10/1 – 12/17 • 10:00 – 10:55 am • CRA • $230/$280 • 41417

Yoga and Massage: 2 Months – 2 YearsMassage is an important tool for healthy mental and physical development, as well as reinforcing your attachment to one another. registration required. Thu • 10/2 – 12/18 • 11:00 – 11:55 am • YS $170/$220 • 41456

The Truth About Motherhood (FMP)Bring your little one and share your successes and challenges in parenting, and make new friends along the way.Fri • 10/10 – 12/19 • 9:30 – 10:30 am • BR 41481

Soccer Stars: Ages 2 – 3this age-appropriate, field-tested curriculum engages children and participating parents with entertaining activities that promote motor-skill development, teamwork and cognitive ability. registration required. Sat • 10/11 – 12/20 • 9:15 – 10:00 am • TF2 $190/ $240 • 41454

early childhood education650.378.2670

ECE Parent Information Meeting and Tour (FMP)tour our award-winning Early Childhood Education center, meet with our directors, and hear about our exciting curriculum. optional tour of the PJCC pools and fitness facility available.

Wed • 4:00 – 5:00 pm • MPR 10/22: 41397 • 11/19: 41398 12/10: 41399

ECE Book Fair Pizza and Pajama Party!kids, don your jammies and prepare for an evening of storytelling, pizza and fun! Parents can shop at the Banana Seed Book fair or head out for a few hours while kids enjoy their evening. Wed • 11/5 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm • ECE Library $10/$12 • 41400

Enrichment Fair: Newborn – 5 Years (FMP)Meet instructors and get a sneak peek of the Baby and Me and Preschool Enrichment programs for the 2014–2015 school year. Early bird registration available.Wed • 9/10 • 8:45 – 9:45 am ECE Courtyard • 41434

Autumn 2014 Connections26 AB = Room AB • AL = Adult Lounge • AR = Art Room • BR = Board Room • C = Room C • CR = Computer Room • CRA = Conference Room A DCG = Daniel Cook Gymnasium ECK = ECE Kitchen • GX = Group Ex Studio • HG = Hamlin Garden • MPR = ECE Multi-Purpose Room L = Lobby • TA = Treehouse A • TB = Treehouse B • TF = Turf Field TF2 = Turf Field Near Pool • WK = Wornick School • YS = Yoga Studio



early childhood education continued

Enrichment Programs

Fall 2014 ECE Enrichment Registration

Priority for Center Members: September 10 – 11, 2014 • 9:00 am

Community Members and Public: September 12 – 22, 2014 • 9:00 am

Beginning Hoopsters: Ages 3 – 5And the crowd goes wild as beginning hoopsters learn basketball basics! registration required.Mon • 9/29 – 12/15 • 1:05 – 1:55 pm • DCG $235/$285 • 41439

Incredible Art of Cooking: Ages 3 – 5Explore healthy cooking through recipes, selecting and measuring ingredients, food preparation and tasting. $20 materials fee. registration required.Mon • 9/29 – 12/15 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • ECE Kitchen • $235/$285 • 41433

Kee Tov Soccer: Ages 4 – 5Children learn soccer basics in this non-competitive curriculum that features positive coaching in a pressure-free environment. registration required.Tue • 9/30 – 12/16 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • MPR $215/$265 • 41440

Fine Motor Fun: Ages 4 – 5Children will develop strength and coordination in the small muscles of the hand through a variety of fun fine-motor games, crafts, and activities. registration required. Tue • 9/30 – 12/16 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm RM 12 • $95/$245 • 41435

Li’l Monkey Gymnastics: Ages 3 – 5your li’l monkey will have a blast in this introduction to gymnastics that will help develop coordination, body awareness, strength and increase self-confidence. registration required. Wed • 10/1 – 12/17 • 1:05 – 1:55 pm • DCG $235/$285 • 41436

Pee Wee Soccer: Age 3first-time preschool soccer players will develop gross-motor skills, enhance coordination, and increase self-confidence in this non-competitive environment. registration required. Wed • 10/1 – 12/17 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • MPR $235/$285 • 41452

Build It using LEGO® Duplo®: Ages 4 – 5Build It using LEgo duplo Creation is designed so students learn technology skills through fun, engaging and dynamic projects with supportive, teacher-led instruction and hands-on learning

experiences. registration required. Thu • 10/2 – 12/18 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • MPR $175/$225 • 41446

Young Rembrandts: Ages 3 – 5Children learn about drawing and art while developing fine-motor skills and academic, conceptual, and critical-thinking skills. registration required. Thu • 10/2 – 12/18 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm RM 12 • $175/$225 • 41457

Tiger Tots: Ages 3 – 5this martial arts class includes games and practice drills that help develop balance, coordination, strength, and more. registration required. Fri • 10/3 – 12/19 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • MPR $215/$265 • 41455

Happy Feet Dance: Ages 3 – 5develop balance, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and self-esteem while learning tap, jazz and ballet using fun props. Fri • 10/3 – 12/19 • 1:05 – 1:55 pm • GX $215/$265 • 41438

youth & teen650.378.2704

Digital Photography: Grades 2 – 5focus, zoom and click your way to become a sought-after photographer by learning the basics of digital photography. Wornick students, call the Welcome Center at 650.378.2703 to register. $20 materials fee. registration required. Mon • 9/29 – 12/15 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm • CR $230/$280 • 41453

Latin Dance: Grades K – 5 (FC)Move and groove through Latin-infused beats in this energetic dance class that also includes the origins and culture surrounding Latin dances. registration required.

Grades K – 2Mon · 9/29 – 12/15 · 3:40 – 4:40 pm · YS Community Members/Public $140 · 41444

Grades 3 – 5Wed · 10/1 – 12/17 · 4:00 – 5:00 pm · YS Community Members/Public $140 · 41445

Chess Wizards: Grades K – 8Learn the fundamentals of chess in this fun and intellectually challenging class designed for all levels. no previous experience required. Wornick students, call the Welcome Center at 650.378.2703. registration required.Tue • 9/30 – 12/16 • 3:45 – 4:45 pm • CR $210/$260 • 41420

LEGO Pre-Engineering: Grades K – 2Inventors will learn how motors and gears work, the physics of movement and engineering basics of building structures. registration required. Wornick students, call the Welcome Center at 650.378.2703

to register. registration required.Tue · 9/30 – 12/16 · 4:45 – 5:45 pm · AB $210/$260 · 41447

Beginning Soccer: Grades PreK – KA fun and educational co-ed soccer class emphasizing individual and team soccer skills. registration required. Wornick students, call the Welcome Center at 650.378.2703 to register. registration required.Wed • 10/1 – 12/17 • 2:30 – 3:30 pm • TF2 $230/$280 • 41418

Youth Soccer: Grades 1 – 5Children thrive with this non-competitive curriculum and positive coaching style in a pressure-free environment while learning soccer basics. Wornick students, call the Welcome Center at 650.378.2703 to register. registration required.

Grades 1 – 2 Wed · 10/1 – 12/17 · 3:45 – 4:45 pm · TF2 $230/$280 · 41458

Grades 3 – 5 Fri · 10/3 – 12/19 · 3:45 – 4:45 pm · TF2 $150/$200 · 41459

Beginning Gymnastics: Grades K – 2 (FC)Beginning gymnasts will learn basic skills and develop body awareness, strength conditioning and self-esteem in a safe environment. registration required. Wed • 10/1 – 12/17 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • DCG Community Members/Public: $140 • 41437

Art in Your World: Grades K – 5 (FC)Creativity is unleashed in this class that employs various methods and materials to create fantastic pieces of art while modeling techniques from famous artists and sculptors. $40 materials fee. registration required.

Grades K – 2Thu • 10/2 – 12/18 • 3:45 – 4:45 pm • AR Community Members/Public: $140 • 41415

Grades 3 – 5Thu • 10/2 – 12/18 • 5:00 – 6:00 pm • AR Community Members/Public: $140 • 41416

Kids’ Night Out! Age 3 – Grade 5Calling all moms and dads … take the night off and send your kids to join their friends in the treehouse! they’ll enjoy an awesome evening filled with entertainment, dinner, and fun. receive a sibling discount when you register two or more kids. registration required. Call 650.378.2703.

Saturdays in treehouse A & B

Sat · 10/11 · 6:00 – 10:00 pm Advance $30/$37; noon friday prior $35/$42 • 41441





PJCC Art Gallery presents Rootedness October 3 – December 28, 2014

Sit and Knit Mon · Weekly · 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Let’s Talk About It Wed · Weekly · 2:00 – 3:15 pm

Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Thu · Weekly · 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Life, It’s Complicated: Jewish Perspectives Thu · Weekly · 10:30 – 11:30 am

Shabbat in the Lobby fri · Weekly · 3:30 pm

Healing Yoga for Cancer Patients Fri · Weekly · 1:30 – 2:45 pm

Enrichment Fair: Newborn – 5 years Wed · 9/10 · 8:45 – 9:45 am

Personal and Home Safety Training Tue · 10/7 · 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Garden Service Days Sun · 10/19 · 2:00 – 4:00 pm Sun · 11/16 · 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Get Growing: Water-wise Gardening Sun · 10/12 · 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Get Growing: Year-end Garden Activities Sun · 11/9 · 2:00 – 3:00 pm

ECE Parent Information Meeting and Tour Wed · 10/22, 11/19, 12/10 · 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Interfaith Couples Raising Children: Creating an Identity for Your Child Sun · 11/2 – 11/16 · 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Decoding Diet: Musings of a Registered Dietician Tue · 11/4 · 10:00 – 11:30 am

A World of Olive Oil: From the Middle East to Your Backyard Thu · 11/20 · 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Latkepalooza Sun · 12/14 · 1:00 – 3:30 pm

October/November/December 2014Full program descriptions in previous section

free programs

PJCC Open House

Sunday October 12, 2014 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

pjcc.org/openhouse

Sunday • December 14, 2014 1:00 – 3:30 pm

• The music of Veretski Pass• Crafts and games for kids

• Wine tasting for adults• Hannukah gift shop

• Community sing-along• Latkes and other goodies

latkepalooza!

2014at the pjcc

A Joyous, community-wide Hannukah celebration

latkepalooza!

2014at the pjcc

PJCC Member

Robin Feuchtwang

Mixed SourcesProduct group from well-managed

forests and other controlled resourceswww.fsc.org Cert no. SCS-CoC-001494

© 1996 forest Stewardship Council

PJCCYOUR CENTER FOR LIFE

non-Profit organization u.S.

Postage PAIdPermit no. 822San Mateo, CA

94402

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

800 Foster City Blvd. Foster City, CA 94404

Thank you for being a really

important part of my life.

Our kickboxing sessions

have been so important

to my wellbeing. when

I leave our sessions on

Fridays, I feel excited

and motivated, like

I can take on the world!

pjcc connections magazine - autumn 2014

Documents

y t h e r e b e p e

c e i n t h e n e w

jewish life culture

jewish identity

importance of community

community of family

creative community

connected community