Welcome to The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC

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The
Marion
& Aaron
Gural
JCC
PROGRAM
GUIDE
2017-2018
5777-5778
Welcome to
The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC
Marion and Aaron Gural — Dear Friends,
Aaron Gural was born in Manhattan
on March 11, 1917. He was raised in
Washington Heights by a single mom The 2017-18 JCC Program Guide is your handbook to JCC events, classes and
who instilled in him the value of Jewish programs being held throughout the Greater Five Towns. Inside, you’ll find
life and culture. As a teenager, Aaron descriptions and schedules of activities for people of all ages and abilities.
spent time after school at the local
YM-YWHA (the precursors to JCCs) which
Our programs bring together children, families and friends for learning, celebrations
kept him focused on his school work and
and commemorations that inspire passion and touch the lives of our community
off the streets. Aaron supported himself
through college and graduated from members every day.
New York University at the age of 19.
Marion Katz was the daughter of Jewish The JCC is a dynamic and vital community resource providing educational,
Russian immigrants who settled in enrichment, recreational and social services for over 16,000 individuals and families
Binghamton, New York. Marion went
in the Five Towns, Far Rockaway and South West Region of Long Island. We are
to New York City on her own at the age
a community center that inspires learning and friendship in a thoughtful and
of 18 to be a model at the furrier Alfred
compassionate environment. As a unique institution, we have created a home
Reiner. It was in New York City that
Marion and Aaron met on a blind date. through a network of local community sites in neighborhoods bursting with vibrant
Jewish life. Our standard for excellence is exemplified by our core of dedicated board
Marion and Aaron were married a year
after they met and moved to Long Island members, supporters, volunteers and staff that enhance and enrich the lives of
where they raised their family and lived people of all ages.
for over four decades. Aaron started
with virtually nothing and worked hard
The JCC will continue to be responsive to our community, caring for those we serve
at building a very successful real estate
and reflecting the wide mosaic of Jewish life and experience. We will always be a
company. In 1979 Aaron was one of
the Founders of the Greater Five Towns place that encourages unity; where anyone, regardless of faith, social or economic
YM&YWHA. Later to become the JCC background, can take advantage of all the services we have to offer.
of the Greater Five Towns.
Marion and Aaron Gural supported We know that achieving more in the community begins with the people who belong
many Jewish causes, especially to it. Our special thanks to you, for your enthusiastic support in helping to create
UJA-Federation of New York. They
our special JCC.
were also very active at Congregation
Sons of Israel where Aaron served as
President. As philanthropic as they
Craig Spatz Joel A. Block
were, it was important to them that
they gave their time and volunteered President Executive Director
at Long Island Jewish Hospital and
help those in need.
In keeping with Marion and Aaron
Gural’s love of family, Jewish life,
education and their love for New York
their children, Jeffrey, Jane and
Barbara are delighted to support the
newly named Marion & Aaron Gural
JCC and fulfill their parents dream.
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JCC Board and Staff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF Associate Executive Director Russian Division Director
for Adults, Older Adults and Irina Vainblat, MS
Founding President:
Executive Director Special Needs
Cy Leslie* z”l
Joel A. Block, MSW Cathy P. Byrne, MS, RN Russian Division Case Manager
Chairperson of the Board: Diana Zelmanovich
Arnold Waldman* Chief Financial Offcer Cultural Arts and
President: Faigie Gelbstein Education Director Russian Division Children’s
Craig Spatz Rachayle Deutsch, BA, AAS Program Director
Accounting Director Yulia Gross
Vice Presidents:
Raynee Blum Older Adult Program Director
Chumi Diamond
Mary Sheffield Russian Division Program
Yehuda Mor
Accounting Assistant Coordinator
Treasurer: Karen Russo-Franco, BA Project Kadima, Single Parent Yelena Fridman
Jay Fuchs Family Services Coordinator
Assistant Executive Director Rachayle Deutsch, BA, AAS Customer Service and
Secretary:
Stacey Feldman, BA Administrative Support
Michael Papilsky
Project Kadima, Single Parent Laurie Check
BOARD MEMBERS: Executive Administrative Family Services Riki Grayevsky, BA
Dr. Kenneth L. Berman* Assistant Jill Alper, LMSW Karen Russo-Franco, BA
Steve Bernstein Debi Averbach, BA
Dov Feldman
Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Facilities Manager
Sharon Fogel Associate Executive Director for Pantry Coordinator Jay Fader
Carol Harrison* Early Childhood Renee Harris
David Kaye Melissa Wienerkur, BA Facilities Staff
Michael Kerr*
Special Needs Director Albin Deleon
Eric Keslowitz Nursery School Director Yael Schochat, MS, ED, NCSP Eric Ramirez
Amy Mosery Barbara Harrison, MS Bobby Simpson
Michael Rattner*
iSpace Project Director Robert Stein
Mark Schlossberg Early Childhood Program Naomi Lewis, LMSW Morris Thomas
Jane Gural Senders* Coordinator and
Dr. Miriam Slomovits Camp Director Social Work and Community Executive Director Emeritus
Toby Wolf* Sharon Levine, BA Support Services Director Rina Shkolnik, MS
Myrna Zisman Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R
ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Director of Student
Phillip Altheim Support Services Social Work and Community
Rabbi Hershel Billet Estie Berman Support Services
Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg Judy Goldberg, LMSW
Rabbi Steven M. Graber Early Childhood Center Jackie Kaminer, LMSW
Aaron Gural z”l Administrative Assistants Alisa Katz, LMSW
Rabbi Kenneth Hain Becki Faska
Bert Moreida Miri Cohen-Kashi Volunteer Services Manager
Robert Morrow Esty Wiener Laurie Brofsky, MSW
Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum
Marvin Ross* Engage Jewish Service Corps
Roberta Ross* Community Coordinator
Sheldon Shane Judy Goldberg, LMSW
Rabbi Sholom Stern
Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum
Roy J. Zuckerberg
* Past President
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Calendar for 2017-2018
Monday September 4 Labor Day Closed
Wednesday September 20 Erev Rosh Hashanah Close at 1pm
Thursday-Friday September 21-22 Rosh Hashanah Closed
Friday September 29 Erev Yom Kippur Closed
Saturday September 30 Yom Kippur Closed
Wednesday October 4 Erev Sukkot Close at 3pm
Thursday-Friday October 5-6 Sukkot Closed
Sunday-Wednesday October 8-11 Chol HaMoed Sukkot Open
Monday October 9 Columbus Day Open
Wednesday October 11 Erev Shmini Atzeret Close at 3pm
After School Enrichment and
Thursday October 12 Shmini Atzeret Closed
our Early Childhood Center
Friday October 13 Simchat Torah Closed
may not follow the above
Tuesday November 7 Election Day Open
schedule. Please check with
Thursday-Friday November 23-24 Thanksgiving Closed those departments directly.
Wednesday-Wednesday December 12-20 Chanukah Open
Monday December 25 Legal Holiday Closed
For inclement weather
Monday January 1 New Year’s Day Closed closings please watch or log
Monday January 15 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Open on to News Channel 12.
Monday February 19 Presidents’ Day Closed
Thursday March 1 Purim Open
Friday March 30 Erev Pesach Closed
Saturday-Sunday March 31-April 1 Pesach Closed
Monday-Thursday April 2-5 Chol HaMoed Pesach Open
Friday April 6 Erev Pesach Second Days Closed
Saturday-Sunday April 7-8 Pesach Second Days Closed
Thursday April 12 Yom HaShoah Open
Wednesday April 18 Yom HaZikaron Open
Thursday April 19 Yom HaAtzmaut Open
Thursday May 3 Lag B’Omer Open
Sunday May 13 Yom Yerushalayim Open
Saturday May 19 Erev Shavuot Closed
Sunday-Monday May 20-21 Shavuot Closed
Monday May 28 Memorial Day Closed
Wednesday July 4 Independence Day Closed
Sunday July 22 Tisha B’Av Closed
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Registration
Information
Registration for courses or events should Group sizes are limited. Please register early Welcome Letter .......................Inside Cover
be done in person at the JCC or by mail to guarantee availability.
using a current registration form. In-
All material has been carefully read and Board and Staff List ..............................................3
person registration is encouraged to insure
checked for errors. It is still possible, however,
availability. Please note that we cannot
that mistakes in fees or schedules may occur.
refund fees once classes have begun. Agency Calendar ..................................................4
We reserve the right to make corrections at
Refunds prior to the beginning of class are
the time of registration.
subject to a $25 administrative fee.
Registration Information and
All programs take place at the JCC,
All dues and fees must be paid at the 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, unless Membership Dues ...............................................5
time of registration and membership is
not refundable under any circumstances. otherwise specified.
Volunteer Services ...............................................6
Adjusted fees are available on the basis of Participation in any JCC program gives
financial need. the JCC the right to take photos of all
A written request should be made to the participants for publicity purposes Early Childhood Center ...................................7
JCC’s Executive Director. All requests will be including the program guide, website
kept strictly confidential. and social media. Enrichment Programs .......................................9
Russian Division ................................................12
Cultural Arts and Education ......................15
Contribute to your JCC by
Special Needs Department .......................18
becoming a supporting member
Sustenance Center .........................................21
Family (includes children through High School or 18 years old) ...............................................................$100 Project Kadima ..................................................22
Single Parent Family ..................................................................................................................................................................$75
Older Adult Programs ...................................23
Individual Adult ...........................................................................................................................................................................$50
Older Adult (62 and above) ..................................................................................................................................................$30 Older Adult Support Groups ....................26
Older Adult Couple (62 and above) ................................................................................................................................$60
Programs for Holocaust Survivors .......28
MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN PROGRAMS
Listing of Local Synagogues .....................30
Children 12 years of age and under must take a family membership.
Membership is valid for one year after it is initiated. Development Department .......................31
All membership dues are tax deductible.
Program Registration Form ......................34
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.
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JCC Summer Camps
Volunteer Services
Three Unique Programs for your unique Child.
VOLUNTEER AT THE JCC?
Share your time and talents with us! Assist in ongoing programs or participate
in special one-time service projects. Contribute professional skills or pitch in
with whatever needs to be accomplished. Tweens, teens, adults of all ages
and families— there is a satisfying and rewarding Volunteer Opportunity
waiting for YOU at the Gural JCC.
Call our Volunteer Services Manager, Laurie Stone Brofsky, at 516-569-6733 x205
to find out how you can join our corps of valued volunteers. You can also visit
our website www.guraljcc.org and click on the Volunteer page for a link to our
online application form and current Volunteer Opportunities. Volunteers keep
us in full bloom!
Nosh for Neighbors
Bat Mitzvah Project
ENGAGE Jewish Service Corps
All around the greater New York area, boomers are getting engaged.
UJA-Federation of New York’s Engage Jewish Service Corps is for boomers
and beyond who want to effect powerful change within the Jewish
community through hands-on activities. This new model of volunteering
is perfect for the generation of game changers looking to reshape society
at every stage of their lives.
As an Engage volunteer, you can use your skills, expertise, passion, and
leadership to address issues like poverty, hunger, joblessness, education,
the isolated elderly, and children with special needs – in a way that fits
your schedule and lifestyle.
To get involved with ENGAGE, call Judy Goldberg at 516-569-6733 x224.
Friendly Visiting
Interested in connecting with aging and homebound seniors? Providing
companionship to enable an older person to remain socially connected and
involved with others? Volunteers with our Friendly Visiting program spend
time with seniors in their home on a weekly basis to engage in conversation
as well as a variety of activities, such as playing board games, doing an
art project or listening to music. . To be matched with a client and develop
Engage Volunteers
a very special, mutually rewarding relationship with someone in need of
companionship, please contact our Volunteer Services Manager,
Laurie Stone Brofsky at 516-569-6733 x205.
The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is pleased to announce that we have been certified by Points of
Light as a Service Enterprise, an organization that fundamentally leverages volunteers and their
skills throughout their organization to successfully deliver on its social mission. This Certification
process was made possible by a generous grant from UJA-Federation of New York Time for Good.
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JCC Early Childhood Center
Sharon Levine, BA
Early Childhood Program Coodinator
MOMMY AND ME
Parents, grandparents, caregivers
always welcome!
A wonderful introduction to a preschool
setting in an environment that will enhance
early learning, build socialization skills and
increase confidence and independence.
Tuesdays (10 sessions) 9:30 – 10:30 am
Ages: 4-12 months
10-24-17 through 12-26-17
Dates: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21,
11/28, 12/4, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26
Thursdays (10 sessions) 9:30 – 10:30 am
Ages: 12-24 months
10-26-17 through 1-4-18
Dates: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30,
12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4
Fee: $200 for 10 classes
Learn More! Visit our website at www.guraljcc.org
Please call the nursery school office (516-239-1354) or visit our website www.guraljcc.org for an application and further information.
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JCC Early Childhood Center
The Marion and Aaron Gural NURSERY SCHOOL NURSERY
JCC Early Childhood Center has DAY CAMP
Melissa Wienerkur, BA
been carefully and professionally Early Childhood Director Sharon Levine, BA
planned to enhance your child’s Camp Director
Barbara Harrison, MS
physical, emotional, social and Nursery School Director The Marion & Aaron
Gural JCC offers
intellectual development. We
The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Early
programs for children
operate programs for children Childhood Center has been operating a
from two to five years
from infancy through five-years New York State licensed nursery school of age during July
since 1988. The nursery school offers an
of age. Our warm, nurturing and August. The program
opportunity for children to learn through
provides a semi-structured group
teachers provide a happy, healthy
creative play in small age-appropriate classes.
experience supervised by a mature,
environment for young children Our educationally enriched curriculum meets
professional staff. Activities include
to grow and develop to their full the needs of individual children. Music, swimming and water play in our outdoor
creative movement, storytelling, cooking
potential. facility, arts and crafts, cooking, music and
and karate classes, as well as indoor and
movement, storytelling, games and
outdoor play facilities, contribute to a rich,
toddler-designed sports.
Melissa Wienerkur, BA well-rounded program. All of our equipment
Barbara Harrison, MS is age-appropriate and challenges the child’s June 27 – August 17, 2018
Nursery School Directors developing fine and gross motor skills. 9:00am-1:00pm or 9:00-3:00pm.
School hours are from 9:00am-12:30pm Extended hours are available
or 9:00am-2:30pm. (Monday-Thursday 7:00am-6:00pm
INFANT DAY CARE
Friday 7:00am-4:00pm)
Extended hours are available,
Warm, loving, reliable care in a nurturing
Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm,
environment for infants from 2 months -
Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (3:00 PM dismissal
20 months of age .
during Daylight Savings Time Sabbath).
Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm,
Transportation is available. All food,
Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (3:00 PM dismissal
prepared and provided, is strictly kosher.
during Daylight Savings Time Sabbath).
The school year is from 9-11-17 through
6-15-18
Learn More! Visit our website at www.guraljcc.org
Please call the nursery school office (516-239-1354) or visit our website www.guraljcc.org for an application and further information.
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revised for 2017-2018
JCC Early Childhood Center
Nursery School Enrichment Programs
Welcome to the Afterschool FALL 2017 – WINTER 2018 DATES: WEEKDAY ENRICHMENT AT THE JCC
Enrichment program at the Monday October 23, 30 10/23/17 – 1/11/18
JCC Early Childhood Center. November 6, 13, 20, 27 2:40 – 3:35pm
December 4, 11,18
Programs are created to enhance
January 8, 15 Mondays:
the senses and imaginations of
Tuesday Octrober 24, 31 Pro-Soccer – The professional coaching staff
nursery school aged children.
November 7, 14, 21, 28 will develop your child’s knowledge of the
Classes are designed to emphasize December 5, 12, 19, 26 rules, strategy and sportsmanship that will
both individual development and January 2 further enhance his/her enjoyment of soccer.
Pro Soccer kids provides all equipment (age
social interaction with other children.
Wednesday October 25
appropriate soccer balls, t-shirts, net, cones, etc)
Children are encouraged to explore November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
their creativity through play in a December 6, 13, 20, 27 Morah Leah’s Creative Cooking – Each
January 3 week the children will create a new fabulous
safe and structured environment.
desert. These activities encourage their math,
Thursday October 26
reading and science skills.
November 2, 9, 16, 30
Sharon Levine, BA December 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesdays:-
Early Childhood Program Coodinator January 4, 11
Warren Levi Karate @JCC – This class will
Call 516-239-1354 or email
develop self-confidence, coordination and
[email protected]
discipline in a fun-filled atmosphere.
Mad Science – (10 sessions 2:45 – 3:30)
(classes end 12/26 ) $315 (late pick up $215)
The program supports scientific literacy in
children in an age when science is as vital
as reading, writing and arithmetic. New
experiments every week.
Wednesdays:
Baby Ballet (2:45 – 3:30) – Children will
learn ballet through fun activities.
Ceramics @ The JCC – An amazing program
offering instructions on sculpting/decorative
glazing projects built from raw clay.
Thursdays:
Abrakadoodle – Fun for girls and boys!
Activities for students will develop their
creativity, imagination, technique skills and
vocabulary. Lessons are always new, no
repeats.
Learn More! Visit our website at www.guraljcc.org Multi-Sport Fun – This class has something
for everyone! For those children who love all
Please call the nursery school office (516-239-1354) or
sports, or want to learn how to play a variety
visit our website www.guraljcc.org for an application and further information.
of sports, this class is for you!
Fee: $325.00
Late Pick Up: $250.00

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Early Childhood Center
After-School Enrichment Program
Sharon Levine FALL 2017 – WINTER 2018 DATES: WEEKDAY ENRICHMENT FOR
Children’s Enrichment Coordinator K-2ND GRADE AT THE JCC
Monday October 23, 30
Call 516-239-1354 or email 10/23/17 – 1/11/18
November 6, 13, 20, 27
[email protected] 4:45 – 5:45pm.
December 4, 11,18
January 1, 18 Mondays:
Tuesday Octrober 24, 31 Warren Levi Karate (girls) at the JCC –
November 7, 14, 21, 28 This class will develop self-confidence,
December 5, 12, 19, 26 coordination and discipline in a fun-filled
January 2 atmosphere.
Wednesday October 25
Tuesdays:
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Warren Levi Karate (girls) at the JCC –
December 6, 13, 20, 27
This class will develop self-confidence,
January 3
coordination and discipline in a fun-filled
Thursday October 26
atmosphere.
November 2, 9, 16, 30
Ceramics – An amazing program offering
December 7, 14, 21, 28
instructions on sculpting/decorative glazing
January 4, 11
projects built from raw clay.
All Pro Basketball (girls) – Learning
the basics skills of basketball in a fun
environment.
Thursdays:
Abrakadoodle – Fun for girls and boys!
Activities for students will develop their
creativity, imagination, technique skills and
vocabulary. Lessons are always new, no
repeats.
All Pro Basketball (boys) – Learning
the basics skills of basketball in a fun
environment.
No busing available
12 classes
Fee: $350.00
Members $325.00

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