April 12, 2018 -- 27 Nisan, 5778
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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
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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
April 12 - April 19
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Click to see a comprehensive list of all JCC programs
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This week's upcoming programs at the JCC:
- Zumbini Begins -- Friday, April 13
- J-Serve Day of Service -- Sunday, April 15
- Seeing Allred Lunch and Learn -- Monday, April 16
- Memorial Day Mayhem Training -- Monday, April 16
- Yemen Blues -- Thursday, April 19
- Yom Ha'atzmaut -- Thursday, April 19
Details below
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(Pssst... don't forget to
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Seeing Allred
April 16
Join the Lunch and Learn series at 12:00 pm in room 219 for a screening of the documentary that follows women's rights attorney Gloria Allred, with a discussion to follow. A light Kosher lunch is included. Cost: $5. For questions or to RSVP, contact
Cheryl Dritz at 614-559-6238.
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Jewish Bookfair Continues April 25
Join Author Rabbi Evan Moffic at 7:00 pm at Congregation Beth Tikvah in a discussion of his book that distills The Eilu Devarim, an ancient prayer for happiness found in the Talmud, into ten practices so that nothing can hamper our happiness. Buy
tickets
here or contact
Cheryl Dritz
.
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AES Short Film Competition
Emerging filmmakers are invited to submit a short film 4- 12 minutes in length in any genre relating to Judaism, Jewish culture or history, the Jewish experience, or Jewish themes. Open to Ohio residents from 16 - 40 years of age, the films must be submitted online by July 31, 2018. Each applicant may submit up to two films with an entry fee of $10/film. Multiple awards with total prize money up to $2,500 available!
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JCC Annual Used Book Sale
The JCC Annual Book Sale is going on now! Stop by the bookstore in the front lobby to peruse books or drop off slightly used books of any genre! The front desk will have tax donation letters. Contact
Cheryl Dritz at 614-559-6238 with questions.
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J-Serve International Day of Service April 15
Join Columbus Jewish teens in 6th - 12th grade from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and give back to the community! Meet at the College Ave. JCC. Lunch is included. Sign up
here or contact
Halle Schwartz at 614-559-6279 for more information.
Photo courtesy of Lorn Spolter
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Preschool Registration is open for 2018-2019 School Year!
Enroll your child ages six weeks - pre K in the top-notch JCC Early Childhood Education program!
For more info on registering your child(ren) for the 2018 - 2019 school year in this joyful, dynamic learning experience, click
here.
Interested in working for the #1 CBUS Top Pick Preschool? JCC Early Childhood Education is looking for great teachers at all three locations! Contact
Nikki Henry at 614-559-6290 for more information!
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Victory Day May 8
Celebrate Victory Day at the JCC from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a ceremony, dinner and a special concert featuring Arkadiy Gips and friends! Cost: $10.
For questions, or to RSVP by May 3, conctact
Shana Beigelman at 614-595-6214.
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Mother's Day Brunch May 13
Bring your mother and enjoy a delicious meal at 11:00 am that includes bagels, lox, scrambled eggs, fresh salmon, waffles, french toast, fresh fruit, omelets made-to-order, and MORE!
Register online or contact
Matan Gutwaks with questions at 614-559-6276.
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Incident at Vichy
Opens May 5
The last production of Gallery Players' 69th season is the Arthur Miller play that delves into the right of life and how the atrocities of the Holocaust were perpetuated for so long. The production is directed by JCC member Laurie Alexander and features several JCC members in the cast including Rick Holt, Sam Fishel, Noah Portman, and Walt Whitmyre.
For more information and tickets, click
here
.
For questions or group tickets, contact
Nina Martin
at 614-559-6248.
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Fit Tip of the Week
Join the JCC fitness staff each week to learn about proper form, gym etiquette, healthy lifestyle tips, and all the Diamond Family Fitness Center has to offer!
Click to listen to Fitness Director Jason Goggins and Personal Trainer Dan talk about the six-week Memorial Day Mayhem Training course!
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Memorial Day Mayhem Training
Train every Monday starting April 16 for six weeks from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm for the Memorial Day Mayhem Obstacle Course Race on May 28! Participants in the program will receive a FREE race entry ($60 value) and train on the obstacle course. For more information or to register, contact
Jason Goggins at 614-559-6237.
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Zumbini Begins TOMORROW
Join the interactive music and movement experience with your child up to age 4 Fridays from 10:00 am - 10:45 am. To register or for more information, contact
Jeanna Brownlee at 614-559-6274.
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Young Adult Racquetball Starts April 23
Join the Monday Night Challenge Ladder through June 25 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm to get a great workout and compete for the title of JCC Young Adult Racquetball Champion! For ages 21 - 39, $10 for members. Register
here or contact
Nate Fox for more information at 614-559-6286.
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AK Softball League Begins May 10
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, or 8:30 pm, play in a league with an extended ten-game regular season and a double elimination tournament! Open to non members, must be ages 18+. Early bird registration through May 3. Register
here or contact
Nate Fox at 614-559-6286.
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Looking for a fitness class or to stay heart healthy?
...Check out what the J has to offer!
Click
here
for the fitness schedule or click MindBody to
sign up!
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Columbus Celebrates Israel @ 70
On April 19,
celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut and enjoy the sounds of Yemen Blues as we celebrate Israel's Independence Day with an Israeli dinner, drinks, and a concert! The event begins at 6:30 pm. Cost: $10. Tickets can be purchased
here.
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Join us in celebrating Israel @ 70
with recipes, stories, activities and more! Each week leading up to Yom Ha'atzmaut on April 19, CenterScene will feature ideas, fun facts, trivia, and more to help you and your family celebrate with us or at home!
Yom Ha'atzmaut is one week away!
How will YOU celebrate? Here are
Five DIY Ideas to make the day festive!
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JCC Open Golf Outing June 25
Blue Skies, green courses, warm weather.
We can’t wait for summer and all the outdoor fun it brings! We look forward to our annual JCC Open Golf Outing on
Monday, June 25, 2018
. This year’s event will be held at the
Columbus Country Club
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Check out the newly renovated course
here!
Food, friends, and of course, GOLF!
Participation is not only FUN but it changes lives - Funds raised provide funding and scholarships for JCC Youth Sports programs all year round.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Sheila Cline at 614-595-6225.
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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.
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Erkis/Berliner Jewish Scholar Athlete Fund
In honor of Dr. Ron Erkis’ retirement
By Jim and Pat Palermo, Lisa Palermo-Edwards and Michael Palermo
JCC Gala
By Suzanne and Kenny Ecker
Abe Weinrib Memorial 5K
In memory of Abe & Anna Weinrib and Bruce Weinrib
By Irene Wexler
Denise Glimcher Teacher Education Fund
In memory of Mayer Glimcher
By Elaine Lewin
JCC
In memory of Al Kaufman
By The Gasbarro Family
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The Andrew Good Memorial Fund for Youth Sports
In memory of Andrew Good
By Bryan, Marisa, Sydney and Dylan Frackman
By Lauren and David Friedman
By Zach Shore
By Stephanie and Gerry Waterman
By Mindie and Steve Zisser
By Randy and Harriette Hansell
By Kathy and Larry Shkolnik
By Michelle, Stuart, Izzy, Harry and Simon Dubrow
By Patti and Chuck Cooper
By Michael Ungar and Ulmer & Berne
By Georgia Ruch/Acloche Fund of the Columbus Foundation
By Jeffrey and Bridget Concepcion
By Harriette and Darryl Robbins
By Paul and Kathy Moriarty
By Donna Rosen
By Georgia Joetta Eanes
By Louis and Sheila Chodosh
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JCC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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The JCC is currently hiring for the following full and part-time positions:
Graphic Designer, Assistant Catering and Rentals Manager, Preschool Teachers & Assistant Teachers, Housekeepers, Maintenance Techs, Recreation Coordinator, Lifeguards & Water Safety Instructors, and Personal Trainers.
JCC Employees enjoy competitive wages, fitness center membership 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 HR Director,
Pamela J. Andrews
, PHR, SHRM-CP at 614-559-6287.
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Are you missing keys? hats? accessories?
Stop by the front desk to check the lost and found!
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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
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Need a 2017 Dependent Care Statement for your taxes?
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
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S
ee the local Jewish Community Calender for
upcoming programs
scheduled around Columbus.
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