September 14, 2017 -- 23 Elul, 5777
Greetings!

Welcome to the latest edition of  CENTERSCENE, featuring programs and events happening at the J in the upcoming days and weeks. Register for programs  online or with our JCC App!
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UPCOMING HOLIDAYS HOURS
L'Shana Tovah! to a sweet and healthy new year...
ROSH HASHANAH
Wednesday, September 20
Building will close at 6:00 pm

Thursday, September 21
Friday, September 22
Building closed


SUKKOT
Wednesday, October 4
Building will close at 6:00 pm

Thursday, October 5
Friday, October 6
Building Closed
YOM KIPPUR
Friday, September 29
Building will close at 6:00 pm

Saturday, September 30
Building Closed

SHEMINI ATZERET
Wednesday, October 11
Building will close at 6:00 pm

Thursday, October 12
Building Closed

SIMCHAT TORAH
Friday, October 13
Building Closed
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2017


Thank you for being an important ingredient to what makes the JCC great!

Check out some of Chef Toney's Holiday Recipes here !
CULTURAL ARTS AT THE JCC
54th Annual Jewish Bookfair and Author Series Kicks Off in October

This year's fantastic visiting author series of nine featured events opens with Columbus resident Victor Levenstein on October 24 at 7:00 pm discussing his participation in a plan to assassinate Joseph Stalin.
Read more on the Bookfair here.

Fore a complete list of visiting authors, click here. To purchase tickets, contact Cheryl Dritz at 614-559-6238.
Time is running out for the Season Subscription Sale! Buy one subscription, get the second FREE!

Don't miss the opening show Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, an inventive take on Shakespeare's Hamlet running October 21 - November 5.

Rather be on stage than in the audience? Scroll down for Oliver! audition details!
Columbus Jewish Film Festival Returns for 13th Year November 5 - 20

With an amazing display of depth and a variety of topics, this year's Columbus Jewish Film Festival is back and better than ever! Mark your calendar for Opening Night at the Lincoln Theater with screenwriter Shlomit Nehama discussing her story portrayed in The Women's Balcony . Click here for more info!

Reel passes available September 24! More info to come...
FEATURED PROGRAM
Columbus Jewish Arts and Music Festival THIS SUNDAY
Violinist Arkadiy Gips and friends are back for a fantastic day of Jewish music and celebration starting at 12:00 pm in the lobby of the JCC. The afternoon of FREE performances will culminate in a ticketed gala featuring Gips and international Jewish folk singer Svetlana Portnyansky. Gala Tickets are $15. For more information and a list of performers, visit the website .
Svetlana Portnyansky
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Movie Monday September 25
Enjoy a FREE screening of Norman (2016) at 10:00 am starring Richard Gere depicting the moderate rise and tragic fall of a New York Fixer in the Roth/Resler Theater.
Fearless Falling September 19
Learn how to protect yourself from the real hazard of life presented by JCC Health Education at 11:00 am in the conference room. RSVP to Shana Beigelman at 614-559-6214.
Call for Active Adult Volunteers!
Help serve lunch, lead group discussions, participate in trips and community events, and spend time with a fantastic group of people!
Contact Shana Beigelman at 614-559-6214 for more information.
BBYO Kick Off Party September 17
All Jewish 8th -12th graders are invited to enjoy a night of laughs and to experience BBYO at "Comedy in the Park." Two comedy acts, a food truck, kosher pizza and ice cream will be at Jeffrey Mansion Park from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Register online or contact Adam Polocek with questions at [email protected].
JCC/Bexley COBA Travel Team Tryouts
Boys and Girls Tryouts will be at the JCC on the following dates:
Sundays, September 17 and 24
Tuesdays, September 19 and 26.
Click here for full information or contact Jeanna Brownlee at 614-559-6274.
Oliver! Auditions September 24 and 25
Kids and adults alike should prepare a song NOT from Oliver, a resume, and a headshot and bring them to the JCC at 6:30 pm. Sign-up for a time slot is required. For full information, visit the Facebook page or contact Jared Saltman at 614-559-6248.
UPCOMING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Angie's Cooking Class with Science Children K - 6th grade can enjoy learning how fun food can be (especially when it explodes!) and the science behind making food! Wednesdays September 20 - November 8. Register here or call the children's department with questions at 614-559-6251.
Coming Soon! Chemical Engineering! Join Junior Chemical (K - 2nd grade) or Apprentice Chemical (3rd - 6th grade) October 3 - November 14 and learn chemical concepts from the very basics to rocket fuel and pigmentation! Register here or call the children's department with questions at 614-559-6251.
Mark Your Calendar! Take the Better Babysitting Course Mondays, November 6 - 27, 4:00 - 6:30 pm. Kids Home Alone Course Wednesdays November 8 - 15, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Register here or call the children's department with questions at 614-559-6251.
Schools Out Day at the JCC!
No school? No problem. K - 8th graders can spend the day at the JCC October 27 and November 6 - 7, and 22. 8:00 - 4:00 pm. Pack a dairy lunch, swimsuit and towel! $60 per child, $10 sibling discount. Register here or call 614-559-6251 with questions.
FITNESS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
Never miss a fitness class! Read the September/October Fitness Schedule here .
Squats and Tots Starts October 3
Bring your little one to this FREE class where they are your workout motivator! 9:30 - 10:00 am Tuesdays in the J-Zone. For more info, contact Carlie Snyder at 614-559-6219.
Women on Weights Thursdays!
Don't miss this fun female empowerment fitness class from 5:30 - 6:20 pm for a fun weight and heart rate training class. Classes are $15. For more info , contact Carlie Snyder at 614-559-6219. 
Introducing NEW Healthy Tip of the Week!
Join Jason Goggins and other fitness staff for a weekly video showing proper form, training tips, healthy meals, gym etiquette, and more! Each week will focus on a different topic and will be featured in CenterScene.

Click the link to see this week's tip on the proper way to do a squat!
Looking for a fitness class or to stay heart healthy?
...Check out what the J has to offer! Click below!
AQUATICS
Pooch Pond September 24
Bring your dog big or small for one last summer swim at the JCC Outdoor Pool from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Cost: $5 per dog. For more information, contact Jenna Kreider at 614-559-6213.
The Indoor Pool is NOW OPEN!
The Outdoor Pool will remain open until September 24. Hours may vary. Check the website for the full schedule.

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NEWSWORTHY
A Hurricane Update from the JCCA
As Hurricane Irma ripped through Florida and northward, many JCC's were affected. The JCCA provided as many updates as possible with the state of each:

  • Full to partial power with expectations of reopening (Levis JCC in Boca Raton, Rosen JCC in Orlando, Posnack JCC in Ft. Lauderdale, and Alper JCC in Miami)
  • A mixed situation in West Palm Beach, where they expect to open the Boynton Beach building tomorrow, but not their building in Palm Beach Gardens, which still has no power
  • No power yet, though hopes to opening soon (Savannah JCC, Charleston JCC, and Roth JCC in Orlando)
  • No power and unsure when they can reopen (Atlanta and North Miami Beach)
  • Status unknown, but in a relatively less affected area (Augusta JCC)
Please consider helping out our fellow JCCs as they assess and rebuild from both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Check out the donation pages below:



TRIBUTES
Tribute and memorial gifts are meaningful ways to honor a special occasion or the memory of a friend or loved one. Recipients will be notified of the thoughtful gift made in their name. To make a donation in honor or in memory of someone  click here  or call Sheila at 559-6225.  
Cultural Arts Programs
By Ms. Stacy Leeman and
 Mr. Gary Liebesman
Senior Adults Activities Fund
In honor of Mr. Jack Shatz 2nd Bat Mitzvah
By Buzz and Susie Kanter
  Guest passes may be purchased during Member Service hours Sunday - Friday. Members must make arrangements in advance if they want to bring a guest on Saturdays
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
See the local Jewish Community Calender for  upcoming programs  scheduled around Columbus.
JCC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The JCC is currently hiring for the following full and part-time positions: Preschool Teachers & Assistant Teachers, Housekeepers, Maintenance Techs, Bus Drivers (CDL-P), Lifeguards & Water Safety Instructors and Personal Trainers.

JCC Employees enjoy competitive wages, fitness center memberships and a range of benefits for both full-time & part-time employees, including paid time off.

A list of all open positions (with job descriptions) can be found here . Applicants can apply directly from the website. For more information, contact JCC JR Director, Pamela J. Andrews , PHR, SHRM-CP at 614-559-6287.