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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/4/10 2:36 pm page 47 board of directors board of directors founding president cy leslie z l chairperson of the board michael rattner president dr kenneth berman executive vice president arnold waldman vice presidents carol harrison ben ringel treasurer david martin associate treasurers robert freilich mark schlossberg secretary chumi diamond board members richard altabe philip altheim dr vadim firdman dr murray friedman laura huberfeld michael kerr eric keslowitz barbara leslie bebe mann yehuda mor ari schulman jane gural senders dr miriam slomovits toby wolf advisory committee rabbi hershel billet rabbi bruce ginsburg aaron gural z l rabbi kenneth hain bert moreida robert morrow rabbi jay rosenbaum marvin ross roberta ross sheldon shane rabbi sholom stern rabbi moshe teitelbaum roy zuckerberg past president s ta f f executive director rina shkolnik m.s assistant executive director nursery school administrative assistants russian division director irina vainblat m.s russian division program coordinators older adult program coordinator director of development and marketing jill lander esther wiener mary sheffield connect to care coordinators stacey feldman b.a office staff howard foster l.c.s.w chief financial officer joel daniels b.a executive administrative assistant director of children s services yelena fridman day camp and sunday programs yulia gross coordinator larisa levina judy goldberg l.c.s.w laurie check rachel bruckenstein l.m.s.w riki grayevsky b.a karen russo-franco b.a outreach coordinators sharona arbeit m.s ed israeli programs coordinator tweens and teens director enrichment coordinator debi averbach b.a early childhood director rachel guetta b.a art leisure director shoshana lazar b.a special needs director lisa barnett l.c.s.w rachel guetta b.a lisa stern l.c.s.w linda balch m.s food pantry coordinator drivers victor alentyev yuriy biley eduard nazarian melissa wienerkur b.a nursery school director sheryl wyszkowski b.f.a gayle fremed b.a special needs coordinator older adult director ellen warshall b.s accounts receivable barbara harrison m.s cathy p byrne m.s r.n rachel bruckenstein l.m.s.w raynee blum b oardofdirectors s ta ffde pa rt ment

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:28 pm page 1 jccofthegre at erfivetownswelcomesyou dear friends another year has passed rapidly this past year has been filled with activities additional programs and exciting growth we are proud of our positive accomplishments and we thank you for walking side by side with us to achieve some of our important goals kenny berman president last year unfortunately we also saw families where the breadwinners lost their jobs funds became very tight and the overall feeling was that people need more we at the jcc of the greater five towns strive to do the best that we can to help those in need we are committed to servicing our constituents and to finding ways to create one strong caring community we are hoping that you will continue to support our programs by attending our activities volunteering and taking part in our fundraising efforts rina shkolnik executive director our organization is a beneficiary agency of uja-federation of new york and a member of the united way of long island jewish community centers association and an affiliate of the five towns community chest our best wishes for a happy new year dr kenny berman president rina shkolnik executive director welcome letter 1

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:28 pm page 2 calendar for 2010-2011 monday wednesday thursday-friday sunday friday sunday wednesday thursday-friday wednesday thursday friday monday tuesday thursday thursday-friday wednesday thursday-thursday friday friday monday thursday monday sunday monday tuesday-wednesday thursday-friday sunday-tuesday sunday monday tuesday sunday monday wednesday tuesday wednesday-thursday friday monday tuesday september 6 september 8 september 9-10 september 12 september 17 september 19 september 22 september 23-24 september 29 september 30 october 1 october 11 november 2 november 11 november 25-26 december 1 december 2-9 december 24 december 31 january 17 january 20 february 21 march 20 april 18 april 19-20 april 21-22 april 24-26 may 1 may 9 may 10 may 22 may 30 june 1 june 7 june 8-9 june 10 july 4 august 9 labor day erev rosh hashanah rosh hashanah erev yom kippur erev sukkot sukkot erev shmini atzeret shmini atzeret simchat torah columbus day election day veterans day thanksgiving erev chanukah chanukah legal holiday observed new year s day observed martin luther king jr day tu b shvat presidents day purim erev passover passover first days passover chol ha moed passover second days yom ha shoah yom ha zikaron yom ha atzmaut lag b omer memorial day yom yerushalayim erev shavuot shavuot independence day tisha b av closed close at closed closed closed closed close at closed close at closed closed open open open closed open open closed closed open open open open closed closed open closed open open open open closed open close at closed closed closed open 1 pm 1 pm 3 pm 3 pm after school enrichment and nursery school may not exactly follow the above schedule please check their schedules in case of jcc program closing due to inclement weather etc please tune to the following radio stations for information cable channel 12 news wins 1010 radio 1010 on the am dial walk 97.5 on the fm dial wcbs newsradio 88 880 on the am dial 2 agency calendar

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 3 board/staff list .inside cover welcome letter .1 agency calendar .2 fundraising .4 registration information membership dues .5 early childhood department .6 summer day camps .9 camp registration form .10 children s services department ­ enrichment before and after school programs .14 children s services department ­ fall 2010 at a glance .21 tween/teen department .22 israeli programs .24 kol ditzrich kosher food pantry .25 russian division .26 special needs department .29 art leisure .33 older adult programs .36 support groups .38 holocaust survivor programs .40 listing of local synagogues .41 program registration form .44 please note all material has been carefully read and checked for errors however it is still possible that mistakes in fees and/or schedules may occur we reserve the right to make corrections at the time of registration all jcc programs are located in our building at 207 grove avenue cedarhurst unless otherwise specified ta bleofcontents 3

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 4 tribute cards honor your friends and loved ones on joyous occasions in honor of in memory of or for speedy recovery with a tribute card contributions are a vital source of dollars that enable the jcc of the greater five towns to be the center of jewish life for so many individuals and families as a non-profit organization the jcc of the greater five towns depends upon the generosity of its members and friends who honor the jewish tradition of tzedakah the obligation to give to those less fortunate all contributions to the jcc are tax-deductible in addition to donations to our annual campaign there are other ways you can contribute to the jcc upon receiving your contribution a card will be mailed to your designee stating that you have made a contribution to the jcc $10 each 6 for $50 program sponsorships designate your contribution towards the program of your choice older adults special needs food pantry 44 fundraising

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 5 registration information registration for courses or events should be done in person at the jcc or by mail using a current registration form in-person registration is encouraged to insure availability please note that we cannot refund fees once classes have begun refunds prior to the beginning of class are subject to a $25 administrative fee membership dues family includes youngsters through high school and/or 18 years 150 single parent family 120 individual adult 100 singles membership 100 singles mailing list only 20 disabled singles 30 older adult 62 years up 30 older adult couple 62 years up 60 please note that all dues and fees must be paid at the time of registration and that membership is not refundable under any circumstances adjusted fees are available on the basis of financial need a written request should be made to the jcc s executive director all requests will be kept strictly confidential membership is required for participation in certain programs children 12 years of age and under must take a family membership membership is valid for one year after it is initiated all membership dues are tax deductible group sizes are limited please register early to guarantee availability generalinform at i o n 5

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 6 e a r ly childhood

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 7 early childhood center melissa wienerkur b.a early childhood director barbara harrison m.s nursery school director jill lander esty wiener administrative assistants toddler programs fall semester 10.04.10 ­1.28.11 mommy me 11­16 months this group offers an initial experience for toddlers in negotiating the world of play in a group situation age-appropriate toys and equipment including free play and structured activities fingerplays songs gross motor activities simple crafts snack and storytime start toddlers on their way to a social setting monday wednesday 9:30­10:30am 9:30­10:30am $240 member $240 member $275 non-member $275 non-member the jcc s early childhood department has been carefully and professionally planned to enhance your child s physical emotional social and intellectual development we believe that infants toddlers and pre-schoolers thrive in a non-structured atmosphere that encourages learning through exploratory play selfmotivation and creativity each of our groups affords mothers the opportunity to discuss child-rearing issues with an experienced professional it is our belief that infants and young toddlers need to share their excitement discoveries and disappointments with their moms in all of our infant and young toddler groups mothers stay in the same room with their children in our transition to separation groups we encourage a gradual separation from mother as each child learns to experience his/her independence all of our equipment is age-appropriate and challenges the child s developing fine and gross motor skills children learn through their play and engage in a variety of activities including arts and crafts music and movement singing story-telling and cooking all snacks prepared and provided are strictly kosher toddlercize with dotty 6­14 months children build important motor skills as they explore slides ramps stairs and climbers tuesday 9:40 ­ 10:25am $240 member $275 non-member transition to separation 21­24 months an ideal class for parents who wish to have the opportunity to remain in the classroom with their children until they are secure about separating after a child s successful adjustment to the program an additional hour 11:30am ­ 12:30pm is added to the day children will enjoy a lunchtime experience story time and arts and crafts in addition to the early morning activities parents provide a kosher dairy lunch or sign up for the lunch program please call the office for information about the lunch program this class is from 9.13 ­ 6.16 2 days $2,995 3 days $3,950 4 days $4,725 5 days $5,545 toddlercize with dotty 12­20 months confident walkers runners and climbers strengthen language and motor skills through equipment play and concept themes such as up and down big and little child must be walking to take this class tuesday 10:30 ­ 11:15am $240 member $275 non-member just about two 17­22 months share a special experience as your child approaches a second birthday this 11/2 hour class includes puzzles toys songs stories and craft activities in addition to free play pizza lunch is included monday wednesday 10:45am ­ 12:15pm 10:45am ­ 12:15pm $370 member $370 member $400 non-member $400 non-member jcc day care center newly renovated state-of-the-art day care facility at temple israel monday ­ friday 7:30 am ­ 5:00 pm friday closing times vary ages 3 months and older for further information please call 516-239-1354 516-239-1354 melissa.wienerkur@fivetownsjcc.org e a r ly childhood 77

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 8 nursery school the jcc of the greater five towns operates nursery school programs for two three and four year olds at temple israel in lawrence the nursery school offers an opportunity for children to learn through creative play in small age-appropriate classes an educationally enriched curriculum is provided to meet the needs of individual children music and creative movement classes as well as indoor and outdoor play facilities contribute to a rich well-rounded program transportation is available the school year is from 10.13 through 7.16 please call for further information nursery after-school enrichment program fall semester 10.4.10-1.28.11 all classes are from 2:30­3:30 pm they are open to children enrolled in our three or four year old programs monday all around sports an introduction to popular sports ­ soccer t-ball basketball and track and field activities children learn the beginning skills in these sports $240 wednesday gymnastics an introductory gymnastics program emphasizing motor development and coordination a unique and exciting exercise experience $240 these enrichment programs are offered through the jcc s children s services department and are open to all nursery pre-k and kindergarten boys and girls classes begin the week of 10.18 and ends the week of 1.12 2:30-3:30 pm monday krazy krafts is your child artistic do they like to create design or just enjoy doodling then join us for this fun course each week the children will make a new art project that is just as unique as your child 10-child minimum 12 sessions $252 delicious desserts a fun cooking experience for the preschooler children learn to prepare measure and mix ingredients the culmination of this class is tasting the delicious results yum $265 delicious desserts ­ non-dairy tuesday all around sports an introduction to popular sports ­ soccer t-ball basketball and track and field activities children learn the beginning skills in these sports $240 a fun cooking experience for the pre-schooler children learn to prepare measure and mix ingredients the food in this class is non-dairy/parve the culmination of this class is tasting the delicious results yum $265 tuesday mini-gym does your child have a hard time deciding on which sport they want to play then join us for mini-gym this class is designed to give every child a chance to focus on a variety of sports some of the sports that we will play are basketball baseball soccer and volleyball 10-child minimum 12 sessions $240 thursday gymnastics an introductory gymnastics program emphasizing motor development and coordination a unique and exciting exercise experience $225 li l green thumb gardening this indoor gardening class will explore planting to harvesting every week we will explore a different aspect of the development of plants while watching our very own gardens grow children will literally be able to bring home the fruits of their labor 10-child minimum 12 sessions $252 delicious desserts a fun cooking experience for the preschooler children learn to prepare measure and mix ingredients the culmination of this class is tasting the delicious results yum $265 artscapades an opportunity for your child to explore painting drawing clay mixed media and printmaking appreciation of the arts and master artists are emphasized $250 wednesday yoga for kids join us for this introduction to the world of yoga with morah shoshana fun imagination and creativity take center stage as we play games and learn how different yoga poses help our bodies 10-child minimum 11 sessions $220 artscapades an opportunity for your child to explore painting drawing clay mixed media and printmaking appreciation of the arts and master artists are emphasized $265 karate specifically for younger students this class will develop self-confidence coordination and discipline taught in a fun environment by a professional sensei 8-child minimum 11 sessions $231 please call for an application 516-239-1354 8 e a r ly childhood nurse ry school

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 9 jcc summer country day camp sharona arbeit m.s ed camp coordinator the jcc of the greater five towns summer camp program provides a full day of activities at our campsite in wheatly heights for children presently in k ­ 9th grade the henry kaufmann campgrounds provide a beautiful backdrop for our wide range of activities sports swimming arts nursery day camp directors melissa wienerkur b.a barbara harrison m.s the jcc of the greater five towns offers programs for youngsters from birth to five years of age during july and august the program provides a semi-structured group experience supervised by a mature professional staff activities include swimming arts and crafts cooking music and movement storytelling games and toddler-designed sports swimming and water play in our outdoor facility if you are interested please call the jcc nursery office for an application and further information at 516-239-1354 the camps are inspected twice a year by the nassau county department of health and have permits any inquiries can be made monday­friday 9am ­ 4:45pm at 516-227-9717 inspection reports are filed at 106 charles lindbergh blvd uniondale camp friendship ­ integrated camp for children with special needs rachel bruckenstein l.c.s.w director the jcc of the greater five towns camp friendship provides quality care and fun utilizing the resources of north woodmere park weather permitting the jcc provides a safe environment for our sports swimming arts drama and music curriculum your child will be able to participate in summer events and enjoy group activities with peers transportation from and to the lawrence middle school is provided this is a six-week program from 12 ­ 4:30pm daily lunch is included for further information please call rachel bruckenstein at 516-569-6733 ext 213 crafts music and age appropriate trips are only some of the exciting events planned for a summer full of fun growth and learning your child will be out in the fresh air enjoying group activities making new friends and lasting relationships please call us 516-569-6733 ext 218 for our reasonable rates door-to-door bus transportation is provided spend the summer in the country the camp is inspected twice a year by the suffolk county department of health and has a permit any inquiries can be made monday-friday 9am ­ 4:45pm at 631-852-5900 inspection reports are filed at 360 yaphank ave yaphank the camp programs are partially funded by the solon summerfield fund and the kathryn and alan greenberg day camp scholarship fund of uja-federation of new york jcc summer camps 99

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 10 day camp registration form ­ summer 2011 jcc of the greater five towns 207 grove avenue · cedarhurst ny 11516 · 516-569-6733 · 516-569-6917 fax · www.fivetownsjcc.org camp division check division and appropriate grade in september 2011 k tracks k-2nd k trails 3rd k discoverers 4th-5th k navigators 6th-9th k male town birthdate business phone business phone grade sept 2011 zip code school attending cell phone cell phone day camp registration form ­ summer 2011 camper s last name address home telephone father s name mother s name first name k female family e-mail address did applicant ever attend our jcc camp before k yes k no other children in family name name present grade present grade if so what years applying to jcc day camp other plans applying to jcc day camp other plans adult k s km kl k xl t-shirt size check one kids k 8-10 k 10-12 k 12-14 child s physician phone number person to call in emergency when neither parent can be reached name name tel tel i hav e read accept and w ill abide by the terms printed in this camp brochure parent s signature date camp fees tracks trails discoverers navigators full $3,525 $3,850 $4,500 $4,500 early bird $3,475 $3,780 $4,300 $4,300 a deposit of $500 for full season or $300 for either period per camper and the $150 membership fee is required upon registration there is a $100 sibling discount k full season mon june 27 ­ wed aug 17 k session i mon june 27 ­ fri july 22 k session ii mon july 25 wed aug 17 no camp monday july 4th $150 cancellation fee until may 2nd membership is non-refundable please make checks payable to jcc of the greater five towns or provide credit card card exp date sign if you have been referred by a camp member please state name are there any special friends camper would like to be grouped with check session requested the jcc reserves the right to make final decisions regarding grouping 11 0 0 for office use first child second child third child date rec d memb exp am t rec d comments and special concerns

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jcc fall 10-11:11x8.5 8/5/10 1:29 pm page 11 1 the family must be members of the jcc of the greater five towns in order to register a child in a summer program except infant/toddler/nursery programs membership is in effect for one full year as of june 29th during which you may participate in all jcc activities membership fee is $150 and is not refundable all jcc memberships are tax deductible 2 a deposit of $500 for full season or $300 for half season plus the family membership of $150 must accompany the registration form in order to secure a spot for your child in camp all camp fees must be paid in full by may 1st 3 there will be a fee reduction of $100 for each additional sibling enrolled in the jcc day camps 4 upon receipt of registration the jcc reserves a spot for your children therefore the following will be in effect all cancellations must be made in writing before may 15th all camp fees will be refunded except $150 service charge per camper after may 15th no refunds will be made there are no refunds or reductions in fees due to absences illness or any other reasons 5 campers who extend from 4 to 8 weeks after june 2nd may be charged for session i and ii individually 6 a medical certificate is required for each camper the medical form provided by the jcc must be completed and returned to us by may 15th 7 the camp fee includes medical insurance for accidents there is a $7,500 maximum reimbursement per incident please note that this participant medical insurance is an accidental/death medical reimbursement policy on an excess basis with no deductible this coverage is subject to policy terms conditions and exclusions 8 transportation will be provided for all campers grades k and up transportation is optional for nursery and available at an additional fee please indicate the nearest cross streets to your home on the application so that we may establish appropriate pickup and drop off at your home you will be notified by mail of your child s bus route number and the time as of june 1st all bus stops are established no additions can be made after that date transportation will be provided for all campers living in our designated service area our buses are equipped with seat belts and will not pull away until everyone is seated with their seat belts fastened please be aware that for safety and legal reasons we are not able to release your child to anyone without a written letter of permission from a parent or guardian if a friend or relative is meeting your child s bus we must receive in writing a note from you giving them permission to do so we cannot let your child off the bus without this in the event you are not home when your child s bus arrives he/she will be taken to the jcc building 9 in all day camps lunches should be brought from home every day except for cookouts with a coolant such as scotch ice all food provided at our campgrounds is kosher kosher lunch is available for purchase 10 groups are formed on the basis of natural friendship age grade and gender upon request the jcc will make every effort to place children with their friends however our staff reserves the right to determine groupings all campers will meet in their groups at an orientation meeting before camp begins 11 day camp fees are tax deductible as part of day care credits for eligible families please check with your tax advisor for further information 12 a limited number of adjusted fee plans are available on the basis of financial need request for an adjusted fee should be made in writing to rina shkolnik executive director no later than february 27th a financial assistance application will then be forwarded to you and a follow-up interview scheduled all requests are kept strictly confidential 13 the jcc reserves the right to remove a child from camp in such cases a pro-rated refund will be made with a deduction for administrative expenses 14 the use of drugs or alcohol is forbidden in any of our camp programs behavioral problems will not be tolerated violation of this policy will result in immediate removal and termination of the enrollment of any camper involved this policy includes all campers teen camp and counselors-in-training participants the jcc s decision is final 15 our camp staff all work extremely hard in caring for your children their jobs require them to have extensive responsibilities in the supervision and development of your child so that they will have the very best camp experience many parents have asked us about giving gratuities tipping to staff while this is certainly optional we feel that it is a very much appreciated opportunity on your part to positively acknowledge their efforts 16 the jcc of the greater five towns will charge a fee per camper for transportation to camp kehilah we will provide information for camp kehilla usdan center for the arts and surprise lake camp or camp poyntelle and lewis village for those campers interested in a sleepaway experience please call the jcc for information and to request materials please note all material has been carefully read and checked for errors however it is still possible that mistakes in fees and/or schedules may occur we reserve the right to make corrections at the time of registration campinform at i o n 11

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