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Volume 18 • Number 1 JANUARY 2012 • teVET/SHVAT 5772 

Puttin’ on the 

Ritz…Cracker 

A Huge Success! 

Our first annual “Puttin’ On The Ritz… Cracker!” on 

November 12 was wonderful, fun-filled night. Families, 

kids included, came dressed up in their fancy clothes, 

ready to dance and have a great time. The sparkling 

decorations, lighting, music and balloons gave the 

JCC Auditorium a festive backdrop for this great new 

event. Participants were treated to a magic show and 

danced the night away with upbeat tunes from very 

our D.J. Eric Smith. 

The Ritz Crackers schmears were skillfully served by 

UA fraternity ZBT waiters, along with a smorgasbord 

of food and a children’s drink bar. Kids enjoyed balloon 

animals and face painting by a clown, while others got 

their pictures taken and put on picture magnets, while 

still others made special top hats at the children’s activity 

table. It was a magical night for all, and we look 

forward to the next one in 2012. 

We especially thank all the people and vendors 

whose support made our event as special as 

it was: 

2-EEE The Clown and Friends (Baloons and Face 

Painting), Balloon Land (Balloon Arrangements), Big 

Frog (Custom T-Shirts), Boy Scouts of America (Event 

Volunteers), Rachel Conely and James Zucco (Waltz 

Instructors), Focus on Flowers (Flower Arrangement), 

JFCS Centerpieces for Tzdekah (Table Centerpieces), 

L’Chaim Kosher Catering (Chocolate Chip Cookies), 

Magically Speaking (Magic Show), Nadines Bakery 

(Event Cake), Revolution Entertainment (D.J.), Satyr 

Entertainment (Lighting), Sunset Limousine (Limousine), 

Lea Standridge (Door Prizes), Britta Van 

Vranken (Photography), Visual Images Productions 

(Picture Magnets), Wild West Promotions (Kid’s 

Drink Bar, Security), ZBT Fraternity (Event Volunteers), 

Scott and Julie Zorn (Havdallah Service) 

Inside this Issue 

Scultpture Garden............................... Pages 2-3 

Kindergarten Information........................Page 3 

Let’s Keep In Touch.................................Page 4 

Endowment Book of Life.........................Page 4 

Program Guide.................................. Pages 7-10 

B’sghetti Bash Wrap Up......................... Page 11 

Film Festival................................... Pages 12-14 

Tributes..................................................Page 15 

Sticking to your 

resolutions is so much 

easier with a friend. 

Through the end of January, refer a friend and 

receive a free month if they join and remain 

members for six months. For new members, 

we’re cutting the Enrollment Fee to $25, 

a $100 savings, and adding a 13th month for 

free when they join for a year. 

Spread the word! 

The Tucson Jewish Community Center is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, is affiliated with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, 

and is a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America. Center View is published five times annually by the Tucson Jewish Community Center. 

Cruise Into 

Summer Fun at 

Camp “J” 2012 

May 29-Aug. 3 

Get ready for 10 incredible weeks of camp! 

Pre/Post Camps: May 24, 25 & Aug. 6, 7, 8 

Earlybird discounts through Mar. 30 

Summer 

Camp “J” 2011 Reunion 

Ages 5 (as of June 1, 2012) to 15 

Feb. 11 • 6:30-9 p.m. • JCC Gym 

Open to all 2011 campers and new campers 

who are interested in Camp “J” 2012 (including 

kids entering Kindergarten in Fall of 2012). See 

friends and your favorite camp counselors at the 

Camp “J” Reunion. Be the first to see the 2012 

Brochure, plus have tons of fun with games, 

inflatables, snacks, sports, video games and 

more! Find out what’s in store for 2012. Parents 

can drop off children and pick them up anytime 

up to 9 p.m. For more information, please 

contact Scott Zorn at 299-3000 x192 or camp@ 

tucsonjcc.org. Free! 

Camp Information Day 

and Earlybird Sign-Up 

March 30 • 4-6 p.m. 

JCC Front entrance 

Get all the information on the many outstanding 

summer camp offerings at the JCC. Camp 

directors from Early Childhood, Camp “J”, 

and Taglit, as well as Membership staff will be 

on hand to answer all your questions, provide 

schedule information and more. This is also 

the last day to take advantage of the earlybird 

discount. All you need is a completed form and 

$100 to secure your spot. For more information, 

contact Scott or Rachel at 299-3000 x192 or 

x256, or camp@tucsonjcc.org.

JCC Sculpture Garden 

Now booking 

for your spring 

parties and 

events! To 

schedule your 

consultation, 

please contact 

Shelley 

Fitzgerald at 

299-3000 x121 

or sfitzgerald@ 

tucsonjcc.org 

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Come and enjoy the 

JCC Sculpture Garden 

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision. 

-James Whistler 

Tucked away on the south side of the JCC is a true Tucson treasure, the 

Sculpture Garden. Now in its third year, the Garden continues to grow 

and thrive with new pieces being added to the Garden as well as an-ever 

growing permanent collection. 

The Sculpture Garden was created during tough economic times and 

was brought to life by generous donations, allowing the JCC to become 

home to arts from across the world. 

This year, there are 21 new pieces in the exhibition; one on loan from 

artist Tidi Ozieri. Seven pieces have been extended from last year’s 

exhibit and there are 20 in the permanent collection, bringing the total 

sculpture count to an impressive 48. 

The outdoor setting of the Garden is the perfect place to take out-oftown 

guests, hold a special event, or simply spend time 

taking a stroll and enjoying the art. So step outside the 

J into the Garden and feel the energy. 

Kindergarten 

Informational Meeting 

Tuesday, January 10 at 6 p.m. 

JCC Kindergarten Room 208 

Parents of current Pre-K aged children are 

invited to meet our Kindergarten 

Teacher, Megan Anderson 

and get an overview of our 

curriculum. If your child 

will be 5 years old prior to 

September 1, 2012, he/she 

is eligible to attend our 

full-day kindergarten 

This meeting is geared 

to parents. Babysitting 

is available with advance 

reservations by calling 299- 

3000 x142. 

Opportunities are available 

the week of January 16 for 

parents to visit the classroom 

with their child during a 

regular school day. 

JCC Center View • January 2012 • Page 3

Let’s Stay in Touch 

One of our biggest challenges at 

the J is letting you, our members, 

know when something fabulous is 

happening, whether it is an event, 

a program or maybe just something 

interesting about us. With 

so many new ways to communicate 

electronically, we are excited 

to try innovate ways to reach you. 

But don’t worry, we won’t abandon 

our traditional forms of communication. 

We only hope that you 

take a chance and try a new way of 

Communicating with your friends 

at the J! 

Join the 

Conversation 

Facebook: The JCC has been on 

Facebook for a few years and we 

love it! This is our opportunity to 

share tidbits of information with 

you and get your immediate responses. 

We also share informal 

pictures here: a Zumba class that 

looks fun, bright colored birds sitting 

on sculptures in the Garden 

and so on. We love our Facebook 

fans and hope to continue to build 

that fan base. If you aren’t already 

a fan, you can become one at www. 

facebook.com/TucsonJCC. 

Twitter: Got a short attention 

span? Then Twitter is the best way 

for you to communicate with us. 

In 140 characters or less we share 

JCC info as well as mention things 

happening around Tucson or links 

to articles of Judaic nature. Follow 

twitter.com/TucsonJCC 

on Twitter! Looking for someone 

specific to follow? A few of our 

departments are on Twitter and 

would love new followers! 

You can follow: @ShabbatScott, 

@TucsonJCC_ECE or our own 

Chief Operating Officer Denise 

Wolf at @TucsonjccDenise. 

QR Codes: Have you seen these 

bar codes everywhere and wondered 

what they are? You’re not 

alone. Recently we read an article 

that said QR Codes are not used 

as much as they should be used 

mainly because people don’t know 

how to use them. So here’s the 

scoop: if you have a smart phone 

you need to visit a site that allows 

you to download a QR code scanner. 

One of those sites is www. 

mobile-barcodes.com/qr-codesoftware/ 

Once you have the application 

installed on your phone, you can 

simply open the app at the barcode 

and scan it. Need practice? Turn 

this Center View over and scan 

the code on the upper-right-hand 

corner to visit our website. It’s just 

that simple! 

E-Blasts: We send out eblasts on 

a regular basis, which are simply 

electronic newsletters. If you have 

provided the membership department 

with your email address, 

then you will receive our eblasts. If 

you haven’t done that yet, feel free 

to stop by the Welcome Desk and 

give them your email address or 

email dsutton@tucsonjcc.org and 

he will update your information. 

JCC Website: Our website was 

redesigned just over a year ago 

and it is chock full of information 

about the J and our programs. 

The best part about it is that it is 

updated frequently. You can see 

what’s happening on any given day 

as well as pay for tickets to events, 

renew your membership and so 

much more. 

We will continue to send you this 

newsletter five times a year and 

you can always call us or stop by to 

ask questions. We just want to give 

you as many ways to speak to us as 

possible. We would love to speak 

with you. 

Join us at the Endowment 

Book of Life Signing 

A legacy is a way to communicate 

personal values, memories and 

wishes for future generations. 

What’s your legacy? 

You are invited to attend the 

Endowment Book of Life signing 

event February 7 from 6-8 p.m. 

here at the JCC. There will be 

a light supper buffet, a short 

program and opportunities to sign 

the Endowment Book of Life. 

The Endowment Book of Life is 

a promise to leave something to 

ensure the Jewish community’s 

future. Everyone can sign the 

Book – from every economic 

level and walk of life. There is no 

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minimum monetary commitment 

– and no expectation other than 

the promise that at some point 

during your lifetime you will leave 

something to the causes you care 

about. Please join the more than 

500 community members that 

have signed Tucson’s Endowment 

Book of Life. 

Be our guest and learn how you 

and your family can leave a legacy 

to our community. Although 

there is no cost, reservations 

are required. RSVP by January 

20 to Tana Jones, Director of 

Development, at 299-3000 x176 or 

tjones@tucsonjcc.org.

Compassion 

“Casa gave me solace, understanding, love, 

compassion, and unconditional kindness at the 

hardest time of my life.” 

— Terri Kravetz, 

daughter of Casa de la Luz Hospice patient 

For 13 years, Casa de la Luz Hospice has been recognized as Tucson’s 

hospice of choice. Casa offers the Tucson community a hospice 

program that is unique in its delivery and superior in its care. Casa was 

created to provide sensitive medical, emotional, and spiritual care to 

individuals and their loved ones in the final phase of life. Contact us for 

more information. 

...because every day counts. 

(520) 544-9890 I www.casahospice.com 

Paid 100% by Medicare. 


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Fabulous breakfasts, 

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520-603-2912 

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Help yourself to kitchen, 

laundry, wi-fi, bikes 

We'll love your pets 

if you'll love ours! 

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ProgramGuide 

Tucson Jewish Community Center 

Winter/Spring 2012 

2012-2013 School 

Registration 

Registration for the 2012-2013 school 

year will begin in early February for 

children currently enrolled in the 

program. A registration schedule and 

packet will be sent home in late January. 

Open registration for the public begins 

mid February. For details or a tour 

please call the ECE office at 615-5437. 

ENRICHMENT CLASSES 

All classes last five weeks 

unless otherwise noted. 

Mondays 

Jan. 9-Feb. 13 

Ballet 

1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 2 & 3 

2:15-3 p.m. • Ages 4 & 5 

Instructor: Kirby Haaksma 

Ballet classes involve creative 

movement along with an introduction 

to ballet terminology, barre exercises, 

and movement across the floor. 

$64M/$80NM 

Teena’s Lunch Bunch 

12:15-1:15 p.m. • Ages-3-5 

Instructor: Teena Sterlachini 

Children will prepare their 

lunches from scratch. Then 

they will have the pleasure of 

eating with Teena. This will 

be a hands-on experience for 

the children. 

$72M/$81NM 

Mighty Mites Tennis 

Mon. & Wed., 4-5 p.m. • Ages 5-7 

An introduction to basic tennis skills in 

an exciting, fun environment. 

$98M/$147NM 

Tuesdays 

Jan. 10-Feb. 14 

Little Star Gazers 

2:15-3 p.m. • 3-5 year olds 

Your junior space explorer will 

learn about constellations, the 

solar system and space travel 

through hands-on activities, 

real telescopes, and sky 

shows in our portable planetarium. 

$75M/$95NM 

Tiny Tots Tennis 

3-3:45 p.m. • Ages 3-4 

A basic introduction to tennis 

developing hand-eye coordination, 

excellent motor skills and 

motivation for future development. 

$54M/$81NM 

Basketball 

1:30-2:30 p.m. • Ages 4-6 

Learn the “FUN”damentals of 

basketball. Shooting, dribbling, 

passing and more. 

$64M/$80NM 

Wednesdays 

Jan. 11-Feb. 15 

Computers 

1:15-4 p.m. (30-minute classes) 

Ages 3-6 

Instructor: Todd Detry 

The goal of the class will be to get your 

child comfortable with the computer, 

including using the mouse and keyboard. 

They will also be doing various 

exercises, including drawing and 

coloring. 

$64M/$80NM 

Plenty of Pizza with Teena 

12:15-1:15 p.m. • Ages 3-5 

Instructor: Teena Sterlachini 

Children will meet with Teena 

and prepare a different kind 

of pizza each week. A side dish and dessert 

will also be prepared. Bagel pizzas, 

Mexican pizzas and more. 

$72M/$88NM 

Thursdays 

Jan. 12-Feb. 16 

Soccer 

1:30-2:30 p.m. • Ages 4-6 

Learn the basics of soccer. 

$64M/$80NM 

Recycled Creations 

1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 4-5 

Instructor: Amy DeWitt 

Children will learn to use tools to take 

things apart and think of interesting 

ways to put new things together. 

$54M/$67NM 

Zumba 

(in JCC Aerobics Room) 

1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 4-5 


Kirby has been teaching ballet for many 

years. This class involves Zumba/hiphop 

moves choreographed to music. 

$64M/$80NM 

Fridays 

Jan. 13-Feb. 24 (no class 2/3) 

Clay 

1:45-2:45 p.m. • Ages 4-6 

Instructor: Gerry Young 

Discover clay techniques to help your 

children develop creative art energy. 

Finished projects will be painted with 

glazes, acrylic paints or watercolors. 

$72M/$88NM (includes materials) 

Spanish Through 

Music & Play 

1:30-2 p.m. • Ages 2-3 

2:30-3 p.m. • Ages 4-5 

Instructor: Favi Hernandez 

Hola friends. Join us for a fiesta of Spanish. 

Children will be exposed to verbal 

language skills through music and 

games. Depending on enrollment, the 

age groups may be combined. 

$64M/$80NM 

Shalom Baby Stay & Play 

Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 9, 23 

JCC Gallery 

Bring your baby or toddler for singing 

led by Shabbat Scott followed by playtime 

on the ECE outdoor playground. 

Moms, grandmothers, dads, and babies 

are all welcome! Sponsored by Shalom 

Tucson and the JCC. Please RSVP to 

alowe@jfsa.org or 577-9393 x130. 

Free 

Monday-Friday during the school 

year • School dismissal-6 p.m. 

Grades K-5 

Registration forms available online and 

at the Welcome Desk. J-Care is a licensed 

after-school program offering enriching 

and fun activities for elementary 

school-aged children. J-Care provides 

safe bus transportation directly from 

Tucson-area elementary and middle 

schools with one- to five-day pick-up 

options. Call today to see if your school 

is on our transportation list! 

Homework Hangout 

Monday-Thursday • 3:30-5:30 

p.m. 

One of the best homework programs in 

town staffed by well-qualified education 

specialists who help your children 

understand their homework and get 

it done! No extra charge for J-Care 

students. 

After School 

Enrichment Classes 

Open to JCC members and 

non-members 

Registration required. 5% discount offered 

for J-Care members. All classes 10 

weeks unless otherwise noted. 

Mondays 

Group Guitar 

January 23-March 26 

Beginner 3:50-4:30 p.m. 

Intermediate 4:20-5 p.m. 

Free demo class Jan. 9 

Instructor: Leandra Hubka, Tucson 

Academy of Music & Dance 

Introduce or continue your music 

enthusiast to the fundamentals 

of guitar playing including note 

reading, open chord positions, 

tuning, and simple chord patterns. 

Guitar required. 

$140 J-Care Member/$148M/$221NM/ 

$176THA Student NM 

Art Expressions 

Jan. 9-April 30 

(No Class January 16 & April 19) 

Grades 1-4 • 3:45-4:45 p.m. 

Instructor: Jeremy Lerner, THA Art 

Teacher 

Location: THA (Kids escorted to/from 

THA) 

Students learn the elements and principles 

of design coupled with an art 

therapeutic approach that builds creativity 

and the ability to make decisions. 

(no J-Care student discounts) 

$180M or THA Student/$280NM 

Zumbatomic 

(in JCC Aerobics Room) 

Jan. 23-Mar. 19 • Grades K-5 

Free demo class Jan. 9 

4-5 p.m. 


Kirby has been teaching dance/fitness 

classes to all ages and will be teaching 

this exciting class for grades K-5. This 

class involves Zumba/hip-hop moves 

choreographed to music. 

$100M/$150NM/$120 THA Student NM 

Tuesdays 

Magic Class 

Jan. 10-Mar. 13 

Grades K-5 • 4-5 p.m. 

Instructor: Ross the Magician 

Students learn basic elements 

of magic: sleight of hand, 

misdirection and other performance 

secrets; card tricks and deck manipulation; 

how to prepare for your own 

magic show and a grand finale party 

and graduation. 

$147 J-Care Member /$155M/$225NM/$170 

THA Student NM 


Fine Art 

Jan. 10-Apr. 24 (No Class Apr. 10) 

Grades 5-8 • 3:45-4:45 p.m. 

Instructor: Jeremy Lerner 

Focus will be on developing technical 

skills and ability while allowing the 

artist to learn about creativity and selfexpression. 

$200M or THA Student / $300NM (Includes 

specialty art supply fee) 

Wednesdays 

Teen Cycle 

Through May 16 

Ages 11-16 • 4:10-4:45 p.m. 

Instructor: Mary Byrnes 

Experience hills and flats using various 

sitting and standing positions. Cycling 

is fun, easy to learn, and a great workout. 

Bring a water bottle and workout 

clothes. 

Members Free/$45NM 

Thursdays 

Specialized Sports 

Jan. 12-Mar. 29 

Grades 3-5 • 4-5 p.m. 

Instructor: David Zucco 

Each week, you will learn new skills, 

techniques, and how to play a different 

game. Each participant will gain a better 

appreciation of sports and learn great 

sportsmanship. 

$76 J-Care Member/ $80M/$120NM 

Computer Classes 

Jan. 12-Mar. 29 

Ages 5-8 • 4:30-5 p.m. 

Instructor: J-Care Directors, Counselors 

Join us in the computer lab to learn the 

basics about programs, safe internet 

surfing, image design and more. Each 

week will have a different focus. 

FREE to J-Care/ $90 all others 

Fridays 

Creative Cooking 

All new recipes! 

Jan. 13-Mar. 23 (No Class 2/24) 

Ages 5-11 • 4:00-5 p.m. 

Instructor: Stacy Gee 

Learn the joys of cooking, including 

fun food preparation and presentation, 

healthy eating, dining etiquette 

and more. Create your own recipe 

book to take home at the end of class. 

$95 J-Care Member/$100M/$150NM 

Pottery 

Jan. 13-Mar. 23 (No Class 2/24) 

Ages 5-11 • 4-5:15 p.m 

Instructor: Gerrie Young 

Develop technique, experiment with 

hand-building clay creations, design 

with glaze, and learn to throw a pot on 

the wheel. 

$105 J-Care Member / $111M/$164NM 

Visit the Welcome Desk for registration 

information. For a tour, call Scott at 

299-3000 x192. 

YOUTH LOUNGE 

Grades 6-12 

Mon.-Thurs. 3:15-6 p.m., Fri. 

3-5:30 p.m. Sundays, 12:30-5:30 

p.m. (2nd grade and up welcome) 

The cool place to hangout is the TJCC 

Youth Lounge. It offers teens the opportunity 

to meet new and old friends; 

watch movies on the giant flat screen 

TV; play pinball, pool, or one of the 

interactive hi-tech games and of course, 

get their homework done. Free to JCC 

members, Non-members require punch 

card available for purchase at the Sports 

and Wellness Courtesy Desk. Not a JCC 

member? Inquire about the low-cost 

JCC Teen Membership option by calling 

the Welcome Desk at 299-3000 for more 

information. 

BBYO 

Mondays • 7 p.m. 

Join us for BBYO, a Jewish youth group 

for high school students. Make new 

Jewish friends, help your community, 

embrace your Judaism and, most of all, 

have a great time. Contact akatz@bbyo. 

org or call 299-3000 x175 

One Saturday per month during 

the school year 

6-10 p.m. 

Jan. 21: P.J. Party 

Feb. 11: See Camp Reunion 

Mar. 10: Game Night 

Join us for the best Saturday Night Party 

in town at the JCC’s popular Parents’ 

Night Out Party. Parents can relax and 

enjoy a night off while our skilled J-Care 

staff provides a fun evening for children 

ages 5-12. Includes special programs, as 

well as dinner, a yummy snack, games, 

and a movie! Ages 8 and up enjoy a 

special ice-cream field trip. 

M$20 First Child/$15 each additional sibling 

(M/$25 without reservation/$20 sibling 

without reservation) 

NM$30 First child/$20 each additional sibling 

(NM/$35 without reservation / $25 NM sibling 

without reservation) 

For more information, contact Rachel 

at 299-3000 x256 or rzuckerman@ 

tucsonjcc.org. 

A 24-HOUR ADVANCE 

RESERVATION REQUIRED! 

Grades K - 6 

9 a.m.-4 p.m. (extended care 

from 7-9 a.m. & 4-6 p.m. available) 

Each School Days Out offers a fun field 

trip and/or special programming at the 

J, including enriching activities such as 

sports, art, swimming (seasonal), cooking 

and more. Lunch is provided unless 

otherwise noted. 

Upcoming School Days Out: 

Jan. 16: MLK Day 

Feb. 8: Parent/Teacher Conferences- 

Feb. 23-24: Rodeo Days 

Mar. 9: Teacher In-Service 

Mar. 12-16: Spring Break 

Mar. 16: Teacher In-Service 

Mar. 19-23: Spring Break 

Mar. 23: Conferences 

$40M/$52NM 

($45M/$57NM without reservation) 

Pre-Care Hours: 7-9 a.m. ($5) Post-Care 

Hours: 4-6 p.m. ($5, no charge to J-Care 

members) 

Registration forms with program 

descriptions available online or at the 

Welcome Desk. Programs subject to 

change based on enrollment. 

A 24-HOUR ADVANCE 

RESERVATION REQUESTED. 

See tucsonjcc.org or call Rachel at 

299-3000 x256 for information. 

Special Needs 

Services 

The JCC is proud to offer a full menu of 

programs for children and young adults 

with special needs. Services include 

a day program, afterschool care, and 

summer camps. 

For complete details please call Retina 

Bauschatz at 299-3000 x172. 

Arts & Culture 

Register in advance by stopping at the 

Welcome Desk or calling 299-3000 x147. 

Classes 

Mah-Jongg Lessons 

Beginner Level 

Mondays • Ongoing 

10 a.m.-Noon/Noon-2 p.m. 

For details call Helene, 299-3000 x 147 

$50M/$60NM 

Hebrew Classes 

Tuesdays • Eight-week sessions 

Beginning Hebrew: 6:30-7:30 

p.m. 

Hebrew I: 7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Instructor: Sara Golan-Mussman 

For details call Helene 299-3000 x147. 

$60M/$70NM 

(plus cost of text paid to instructor) 

Israeli Dance 

Tuesdays • Ongoing sessions 

Wood-Floor Aerobic Studio 

7:30 p.m. Beginners 

8:15 p.m. Intermediate 

9:00 p.m. Open Dance 

$4M/$5NM 

Anyone Can Draw & Paint 

Mondays and Fridays • 9:30 a.m.- 

Noon 

Through May 18 

Instructor: Murray Keshner 

Beginners & experienced artists explore 

your creative spirit using various 

medium. Demonstration & instruction 

at each session. Bring pencil & paper. 

$65M/$75NM per four-class card 

The Clay Experience 

Clay Sampler 

Tuesdays, Jan. 17-Feb. 21 

6-8:30 p.m. 


Various hand building techniques plus 

glazing. Potter’s wheel demonstration. 

$95M/$110NM (plus a $20 material fee) 

Sculpture 

Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22 

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 


$95M/$110NM (plus a $20 material fee) 

Treasures In Classic 

Jewish Literature 

Wednesdays: Jan. 18, 25 & Feb. 1 

12:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Instructor: Ruth Zerman 

Get a panoramic view of classic Jewish 

literature through folktales, myths, 

legends, short stories and scenes from 

plays while getting a glimpse into the 

inner personal lives of East European 

Jews of the 19th & 20th centuries. Registration 

is required by January 16. Call 

299-3000 x 147. 

Free. 

Interest Groups 

Financial Times @ the “J” 

Thurs., Jan. 19 

10-11:30 a.m. 

Join your peers in an informal setting 

to schmooze about various financial 

topics. Enjoy a complimentary 

continental breakfast. For information 

call Helene, 299-3000 x 147 

Free 

Great Excursions 

Tues., Feb. 7 

10:30 a.m.-Noon 

Join Al Bleeker, avid traveler, as he shares 

his experiences in New York. Enjoy a 

complimentary light snack. Please call, 

299-3000 x147, for reservations. 

Free 

Tucson Jewish Genealogy 

and Oral History Group 

Second Sunday of each month 

12:30-2:30 p.m. 

Contact Andy Rosen, 237-6470, or 

arosen2@cox.net. 

AARP Driver Safety 

Course 

Wed., Jan.18 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Refresher course for drivers 50+. 

Completion of course may entitle participants 

to a discount on their auto 

insurance. Space is limited. To register 

call Dave Flyer, 296-1131. 

Space fills quickly. 

$12 AARP Members/$14NM 


Social Mah-Jongg 

Tuesdays • 1-4 p.m. 

Fridays 10 a.m.-Noon 

For details, call Helene at 299-3000 x147. 

Free 

Current Events 

Every Monday • Noon -1:30 p.m. 

Moderated by rotating facilitators. 

Coordinator: Les Burgman 

Provocative, controversial and never 

dull, discuss timely, local, national & 

international topics. 

11:30 a.m. brown bag dairy lunch. 

Free 

Spouse Bereavement 

Support Group 

Tuesdays • 10-11:30 a.m. 

If you have lost a loved one, you may 

find comfort in meeting others who have 

shared this experience. Co-sponsored 

by Widow to Widowed Inc. For more 

information, call Marvin Bernstein, 

885-2005. 

Free 

Social Bridge 

Tuesdays & Thursdays 

Noon-3 p.m. 

Looking for knowledgeable players. 

Free 

Eastside Chess Club 

Wednesdays • 6-9 p.m. 

Recreational & competitive play for all 

ages and skill levels. Call John at 331- 

9981 with questions. 

Members free/$2NM/$1 children 

Yiddish Group 

2nd Wednesday of the month 

through May 10 

1-2 p.m. 

Join the Yiddish Winkel! Mir vellin redden 

a bisl yiddish. Meet for fun, fellowship, 

songs, stories, and more! For more 

information call Frieda Liebeskind at 

577-1243 or Sheldon Clare at 546-6058. 

Free 

Perspectives 

Every other Thursday 

10:30 a.m.-Noon 

Jan. 12 Harvard Justice video Part Vll* 

Jan. 26 U of A Professor Jun Peng, “If 

Only States/Cities Could Print $$ Like 

the Federal Govt.” 

Feb. 9 Charles Katzenberg, M.D., “Why 

A Single Payer Medical Program Is Resisted 

in the U.S.” 

Feb. 23 Harvard Justice video Part Vlll* 

*Each Harvard video is independent of 

the others. 

Be enlightened and educated with informative 

lectures on various topics by 

experts in their fields. 

Coordinator Les Burgman. 

Free 

Shalom Tucson Coffee 

Breaks 

Jan. 5 • Feb. 2, 2012 • Mar. 1 

10:30 a.m. • Fine Art Gallery 

New to town and want to connect with 

others? Join us for coffee, a nosh, and 

great information. Sponsored by Shalom 

Tucson and the TJCC. RSVP to 

alowe@jfsa.org or 577-9393 x130. For 

more information on Shalom Tucson 

and how to get connected to our vibrant 

Jewish community, log onto www.jewishtucson.org 

Free 

Bagel Brunch 

Gateway to our Community 

Sun., Jan. 22 • 10:30 a.m.-Noon 

For newcomers and anyone 

interested in the 

Tucson Jewish community. 

RSVP to Anne Lowe 

at 577-9393 x130. 

Free 

NEW! 

FREE! 

Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y broadcasts 

the Y’s renowned educational and 

cultural programming across America 

via satellite. All broadcasts are FREE! 

92nd St. Y at the JCC: 

Wed., Mar. 13 • 6:30 p.m. 

Repeat Showing of Paula Deen with 

Dr. Gail Saltz 

The Emmy-Award winning Food Network 

television star and author talks 

about her Georgia upbringing, family 

traditions and the evolution of her business 

empire, which began as a small 

catering company in Savannah. 

92nd St. Y at Anshei 

Israel: 

Will to Create, Will to Live: The Music 

of Terezin Concert with The Nash 

Ensemble and Baritone Wolfgang 

Holzmair 

Tues., Jan. 17 • 6 p.m. 

Terezin was a transition camp/ghetto 

in occupied Bohemia during WWII 

in which, despite Nazi terror, great art 

flourished. 

Unprotected Texts: 

Controversial Elements in 

the Bible 

Tues., Feb. 7 • 6:15 p.m. 

Leading biblical scholars, Bart Ehrman 

and Jennifer Wright Knust, examine the 

Bible’s many mixed messages on sex and 

sexuality and its lasting influence on 

hot-button issues. 

Return to the Akeda: Why I 

Love Isaac 

Wed., May 16 • 5 p.m. 

Nobel Laureate, Elie Weisel, shares his 

insight on this most timeless and relevant 

biblical tale. 

JCC Fine Art 

Gallery 

Synagogues of Mexico 

Photographs by Moy Volkovich 

Through Feb. 1 

Work by the Students of 

Murray Keshner 

Jan. 20-Feb. 3 

Reception: Sun., Jan. 22 • 2-4 

p.m. 

C. J. Shane & Lynne 

Yamaguchi 

“Beyond Containment” 

Feb. 2-Mar. 13 

Reception: Thurs., Feb. 2, 5-7 

p.m. 

Carol Ann & Shirley 

Wagner 

Paintings and sculpture 

Mar. 14-Apr. 12 

Ed Warner, Photographs 

Apr. 13-May 16 

Special Events 

University on Wheels 

Thurs. Jan. 12 • 10 a.m. 

Auditorium 

The Fate of National Health Care Reform: 

Lessons from Massachusetts 

Michael Doonan, Ph.D., Asst. Director 

and MPP Program Director, Heller 

School for Social Policy & Management, 

Brandeis 

Professor Doonan will describe President 

Obama’s national healthcare 

reform plan while highlighting policy 

and political challenges being faced 

today. Co-presented by Brandeis National 

Committee, Tucson Chapter. A 

light breakfast will be served. RSVP to 

299-3000. 

$18M/$22NM 

Dr. John Newport, 

Author of The Tucson 

Tragedy 

Wed., Feb. 15 • 6:30 p.m. 

Auditorium 

Dr. Newport’s book (with forward by 

Rabbi Stephanie Aaron) portrays the 

human side of last year’s shooting and 

its aftermath, and focuses on the wave 

of healing that continues to permeate 

our community. 

Free 

Roy Purcell 

The Long Journey Home 

Sun., Mar. 4 • 2 p.m. 

Jewish Heritage Center 

Author and artist, Roy Purcell, shares 

writings and artwork inspired by his 

journeys through the Holy Land. 

Free 

Food Stamped 

Thurs., Mar. 15 • 7 p.m. 

Auditorium 

This humorous documentary follows 

a couple as they attempt to follow a 

healthy, well-balanced diet on a food 

stamp budget. Co-sponsored with the 

Jewish Community Relations Council. 

Free with donation of two cans of food 

Dr. Stanley M. Hordes, 

Author of To the End of 

the Earth: A History of 

the Crypto Jews of New 

Mexico 

Sun., Apr. 1 • 2-4 p.m. 

Dr. Hordes, the leading authority on 

Crypto-Jews, is currently working on a 

new research project to document the 

history of Crypto-Jewish settlements 

in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and 

Haiti. Co-sponsored with the Jewish 

History Museum. 

$10 

Were they really lucky? 

Long term effects of early 

trauma in hidden Jewish 

children. 

Susann Heenen-Wolff: Belgian Psychoanalyst 

and Researcher 

May 3 • 7 p.m. 

Jewish Heritage Center 

Dr Wolff will illuminate the impacts of 

this early trauma, based on 60 accounts 

of these children and her psychoanalytically-oriented 

work. 

Free 


Hava Tequila 2012 

February 4 

We threw a huge party last year and 

Hava Tequila 2012 is going to be bigger 

and better! Buy your tickets online now 

at jewishtucson.org/yjt or contact Karen 

at 577-9393 or kgraham@jfsa.org. 

Tickets are $25 by February 3 or $30 at the 

door. Open bar, dessert, DJ. 21 years old 

and over. 

Summer 2012 Birthright 

Trip for Young 

Professionals 

Are you 22-26 years old and never 

been to Israel? Climb Masada, float 

in the Dead Sea, celebrate Shabbat in 

Jerusalem with us next summer! The 

Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona 

is sponsoring a FREE Birthright trip 

to Israel for Grad Students and Young 

Professionals. To learn more about this 

Summer 2012 Birthright Trip, please 

contact Rebecca Goodman at 577-9393 

or rgoodman@jfsa.org. 

Sports & 

Wellness 

Personal Training 

Personal Training services are available 

to members and non-members. We are 

staffed with a highly qualified team 

to help you achieve your fitness goals. 

Whether you are a young athlete learning 

proper technique or a healthy adult 

who wants to lose a few extra pounds, 

our staff can help you attain your goals. 

We offer flexible scheduling and pricing. 

Please contact Troy Pearson at 299-3000 

x120 or tpearson@tucsonjcc.org for 

more information. 

Adult Sports Leagues 

We offer sports leagues for adults of all 

ages. Sports include: Monday nights, 

men’s softball; Tuesday, co-ed softball; 

Monday & Tuesday, co-ed volleyball; 

and Wednesday & Thursday, basketball. 

All leagues run yearround, so get a team 

Big Ticket Helps 

Out in a Big Way 

together and sign up! For more information 

or to register, call Jason at 299-3000 

x119 or Luke at x118. 

Be a Stingray 

Be a part of the 300,000 swimmers 

across the nation who participate in 

USA competitive swimming. Join 

the TJCC Stingrays 

year round competitive 

swim team. 

We offer high quality 

coaching and 

instruction for children 

age 6-18. For 

more information, call Coach Mike at 

(614) 582-3901 or visit www.teamunify. 

com/home.jsp?team=aztjccs. 

Not ready for 

a Swim Team? 

If your child doesn’t qualify for the 

TJCC Stingrays, we offer lessons to 

help your child learn proper breathing, 

kicking, and stroke technique. For more 

information on lessons, call Jeanie at 

444-2710 

Spring Youth 

Basketball League 

Sundays, Feb. 12-May 13 

1st Day Meetings: 

Mighty Mites: K-1ST GRADE 

(12:15 p.m.) 

Girls: 3rd-6th grades (1:15 p.m.) 

Junior All-Stars: 2nd and 3rd 

grades 

(2:15 p.m.) 

All-Stars: 4th and 5th grades (3:15 p.m.) 

Super Stars: 6th-8th grades (4:15 p.m.) 

$135M/$265NM 

Maccabi 2012 

It’s hard to believe that plans are already 

underway for 2012. The Tucson 

delegation will be attending the games 

in either Memphis, or Houston. The 

games are open to Jewish athletes, ages 

13-16. Space is limited so we urge you to 

contact Jason at 299-3000 x119 as soon 

as possible. 

Thank you to everyone who sold and 

purchased raffle tickets this year! Because of your support, we are able to 

enhance programs and continue to offer discounts and scholarships to 

working families in our community. 

Congratulations to the 2011 winners! 

Grand Prize: Chris Sisler 

Runner-Up: Liz Weiner-Schulman 

Prize 1: ($500): David Siegel & Linda Riordan 

Prize 2: ($250): Ned Kohn 

Prize 3: ($250): Fred Sukoff 

Prize 4: (Apple iPad): Shari Friedman 

Prize 5: (iPod Touch): Emily Nied 

Prize 6: (iPod Touch): Rebecca Goodman 

Prize 7: (Flemings $400 Gift Certificate): Howard Kades 

Prize 8: (Nintendo Wii): Bill Calliot 

Prize 9: (iPod Shuffle): Adam Arens 

Prize 10: (iPod Shuffle): Barbara Friedman 

Israel to Go 

Wed., Feb. 2, Thurs., Mar. 29 & 

Wed. Apr.4 • 6:30 p.m. 

JCC Library 

Guy Gelbart, Tucson’s community shaliach, 

will guide us through the streets 

and byways of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and 

across the rest of Israel. For more information, 

call Jennifer at 577-9393. 

Faces Of Israel 

Co-sponsored by the Weintraub Israel 

Center and The Arizona Center for Judaic 

Studies’ Shaol Pozez Memorial 

Lectureship Series. 

Wed. Jan. 25 • 6:30-8 p.m. 

Auditorium 

“Faces of Israel” combines film with 

presentation and dynamic discussion, 

exploring the nature of Israel as a Jewish 

and Democratic state. The program 

focuses on the Rabbinic Power in 

Israel and the tension between different 

perspectives of Jewish identity in 

Israel today. On-site child care with 

pre-registration. 

Free 

Israel Action Network 

Jan. 8-11 (for details on times and 

locations visit www.jewishtucson. 

org) 

The Israel Action Network is a grassroots 

alliance purposed to actively 

foster local support for the modern 

State of Israel, the legitimate, democratic 

nation-state of the Jewish people. 

Tu B’shevat – New Year 

For Trees 

Bring The Family! 

Thurs., Feb. 9 • 5-6:30 p.m. 

JCC Heritage Room & Sculpture Garden 

Come celebrate the New Year for trees! It 

is traditionally celebrated by eating fruit 

and planting trees as a way to express a 

Jewish commitment to protecting the 

earth and the strong connection to the 

land of Israel. Activities and crafts will 

make a connection to Israel and nature. 

A light supper is included. 

$5 per child/FREE with HeartBeat Pass 

Alon Velan: Today’s Media 

in Israel 

Mon., Feb. 27 • 6:30-8 p.m. 

Alon is a Journalist at IBA (Israel Broadcasting 

Authority), Israeli channel 1 

TV, and the Jerusalem Post. He will 

be speaking about the media in Israel. 

On-site child care opportunities with 

pre-registration. 

Partnership 2gether/ TIPS 

Israeli Artist Exchange 

Feb 5-10 

Israeli artists, working in different media 

will be giving hands-on workshops, 

talking about their experiences as artists 

living in Israel and more! The peopleto-people 

connections and relationships 

built during this exchange are exciting, 

rewarding and lasting. Check out www. 

jewishtucson.org for details! 

Noa & Mira Awad Concert 

Sun., Mar. 25 • 6:30 p.m. 

UA Centennial Hall 

UA Centennial Hall-Open to the 

public 

Presented by UApresents, Noa is Israel’s 

leading international concert and recording 

artist. Palestinian actress, singer 

and songwriter, Mira Awad, was born in 

Galilee and is a Goodwill Ambassador of 

Peace and devoted advocate of women’s 

rights. Noa and Awad represented Israel 

in the 2009 Eurovision contest and tour 

to express, musically, their belief in the 

power of dialogue to promote peace and 

understanding. 

To purchase tickets, call 621-3341. 

Save the Date: 

Israel 64 festival 

and art fair 

Sunday, May 6, 2012, 

1-6 p.m. 

JCC Campus 


Bash Was a Smash! 

Kudos to all our Early Childhood 

Education parents who outdid 

themselves this year at the B’sghetti 

Bash! They cooked a delicious 

meal, collected terrific items for 

the silent auction and classroom 

baskets, and sold tickets for the 

Disneyworld vacation raffle. The 

children enjoyed the jumping 

castles, slide, the train, tumbling 

with Kevin from My Gym, the 

numerous pets from the Tanque 

Verde Community 4-H club and 

entertainment from 2-EE the 

Clown. Everyone had a wonderful 

time! 

Thanks so much to Sheryl Rothe, 

for her sponsorship and to her 

wonderful family who jumped in 

with both feet to help cook, blow up 

balloons and set up for the event! 

A special thank you to all of the 

parents, staff and other volunteers 

who spent numerous hours 

volunteering, especially the Bash 

Committee: Jaime Gallick, LeeAat 

Dehnert, Krystle Zwoll, and 

Vanessa Gilbert. We would also 

like to thank all the parents who 

contributed to the success of the 

event by helping with the projects 

leading up to the big day. We 

couldn’t have done it without all of 

your support! 

The grand prize winner of the 

Disney vacation was Maya Gilbert, 

grandmother of Gavin & Sklyer. 

Thank you to all 

the companies and 

individuals who 

donated to our 

B’sghetti Bash silent 

auction! 

A Healing Touch Massage & Body 

Work, A Slice of Heaven, Aimee 

Kaempf, Allegro School of Music, 

Eugene Hart, Arizona Cardinals, 

Arizona Opera, Arizona Science 

Center, Bahti Indian Arts, Beyond 

Bread, Body Works Studio, Brake 

Masters, Canoa Ranch Golf Resort, 

Caruso’s Italian Restaurant, 

Chad’s Steak House and Saloon, 

Children’s Museum Tucson, 

Create Café, Dancing Raven 

Jewelry , Delectables Restaurant 

and Catering, DeMont Family 

Swim School, Dent-Busters, 

Dermatology Center of Tucson, 

Earth Energys Hearth & Patio, 

Elite Security, Enchanted Island 

Amusement Park, Einstein Bros. 

Bagels , Gary Tenen, Golf n’ Stuff, 

Gone Home/ Marion Chubon, 

Great Waves Salon, Gusto Osteria, 

Gymnastics World, Inc., Harlow 

Gardens, Healthy Skin/Sheftel 

Associates, Hilton Tucson East, 

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador 

Golf & Tennis, International 

Wildlife Museum, JEI, Inc., Jim 

Purdy , Julie Original’s, Joel’s 

Pottery, Jon Wolf Photography, 

JW Marriott/Starr Pass Tucson, 

Kids Center, Leigh Ann & Greg 

Waterfall, Lynn Marcus & Peter 

Biava, Mama Louisa’s Italian 

Restaurant, Mamzelle Du 

M’s Stained Glass, Mi Nidito, 

Nadines Bakery, National 

Optical Astronomy Observatory, 

Old Tucson Studios, Pastiche 

Modern Eatery, Phil & Vicki 

Pepper, Phoenix Zoo, Pizzeria 

Vivace, Pritz Family, RA Sushi 

Bar Restaurant, Reid Park Zoo, 

Rockin Annie, Rosas Mexican 

Food, Queen Mine Tours, Sarge’s 

Cheesecakes, Skate Country, Sima 

Tovbina, Sparkle Cleaners, Inc, 

Sticks n’ Strings Music Center, 

Spirit Salon & Day Spa, Sunshine 

Swim School, Swensen’s Ice 

Cream, Sylvan Learning of Tucson, 

Texas Roadhouse, The Maid 

Connection, The Melting Pot, The 

Running Shop, The Solar Store, 

The Westin La Paloma Resort & 

Spa, Thomas Cleaners, Tiffany & 

Co., Tucson Botanical Gardens, 

Tucson College of Beauty, Tucson 

Country Club, Tucson Symphony 

Orchestra, UA Presents, UA 

Science: Flandrau, White Stallion 

Ranch, Yikes Toys!, 

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Sun., Jan. 8 • 2:15 & 7 p.m. 

7 p.m. 

Saddlebrooke Preview of the 

Jewish Film Festival 

Desert View Performing Arts Center, 

39900 Clubhouse Dr. $5 

Co-presented by Northwest Outreach, 

Jewish Federation of Southern AZ 

Berlin ‘36 

(Germany, 2009, German with subtitles, 100 

minutes) 

In 1936 Berlin, star Jewish athlete 

Greta Bergmann was one of the 

best high jumpers in the world. The 

Germans refused to let her (or any 

other Jews) on their Olympic team, 

causing the Americans to threaten 

an Olympic boycott. 

Opening Night at The Loft 

Thurs., Jan. 12 • 7 p.m. 

The Round Up 

(“La Rafle”) 

(France, 2010, French with subtitles, 121 

minutes) 

Made possible by the Marion and Gerald 

Gendell Holocaust Remembrance Fund & 

the Holocaust Education Resource Center 

of the Coalition for Jewish Education 

A powerful, harrowing and deeply 

moving depiction of actual events 

in 1942, when Vichy French police, 

under Nazi rule, rounded up 17,000 

Parisian Jews and detained them 

for weeks under appalling conditions 

before transporting them to 

concentration camps. 

Fri., Jan. 13 • 1:30 P.M. 

Eichmann’s End 


minutes) 

Made possible by the Marion and Gerald 

Gendell Holocaust Remembrance Fund & 

the Holocaust Education Resource Center 

of the Coalition for Jewish Education 

Set in 1957 Buenos Aires, Sylvia 

Hermann, the daughter of a 

Holocaust survivor, is enamored of 

her fellow student, Nick. However, 

she quickly learns that he is the 

son of the notorious Nazi, Adolph 

Eichmann, who has been living in 

Argentina under an alias. Sylvia 

and her father, along with German 

and Israeli agents, work relentlessly 

to capture Eichmann and bring 

him to justice. 

For Festival Information, call 615-5432 

Sat., Jan. 14 • 7 p.m. 

My Father, Joe 

(Canada, 2010, English, 9 minutes) 

Set in the 1940s garment district, 

a family has escaped the Nazis 

in Paris and arrived penniless in 

Canada. As Noah struggles to provide 

for his family, 10-year-old 

Jacov is shocked to discover his father 

is not a super hero. 

Sholem Aleichem: 

Laughing in the Darkness 

(USA, 2011, English, 94 minutes) 

Using old photographs and film 

and theatre clips, the film celebrates 

immortal Yiddish writer 

Sholom Aleichem’s life and art, 

and his impact on Jewish culture. 

Everyone whose family came to the 

U.S. from the shtetl will appreciate 

Aleichem’s humor. 

Sun., Jan. 15 • 12:45 p.m. 

Special Guest Dr. Jud 

Newborn, Co-Producer and 

Creative Advisor 

Beyond The Forest 


An animated short recalling actress 

and child Holocaust survivor 

Ingrid Pitt’s miraculous escape 

from the notorious Stutthof concentration 

camp. 

All movies shown 

at the Tucson Jewish 

Community Center unless 

otherwise noted. 

Ingelore 


Sponsored by the Jewish Community 

Relations Council 

Ingelore Herz Honigstein was born 

deaf to Jewish parents in Germany 

in 1924. Through her eyes we witness 

shocking events at the hands 

of the Nazis. She finally escapes to 

the U.S., where she draws on her 

amazing past to become an extraordinary 

teacher. 

Strangers No More 

(USA, 2010, Hebrew with subtitles, 40 

minutes) 

Sponsored by the Jewish Community 

Relations Council 

At the Bialik-Rogozin school in Tel 

Aviv, children from 48 different 

countries and cultures are educated 

and loved. Many have escaped 

genocide, war and hunger to be 

welcomed in a place where no child 

is a stranger. 

Free to Heartbeat of Israel Passholders 

3:30 p.m. 

War Against The Weak 


War Against the Weak is a gripping 

chronicle, documenting how 

American corporate philanthropies 

(the Carnegie Institution, 

the Rockefeller Foundation and 

the Harriman railroad fortune) 

launched a national campaign of 

ethnic cleansing in the U.S. 

The Jazz Baroness 

(UK, 2009, English, 82 minutes) 

Sponsored by Living Interiors and 

Merle’s Automotive 

Eccentric Baroness Pannonica 

Rothschild gave up family and position 

to be with pianist-composer, 

Thelonius Monk. From wildly different 

beginnings, his on a humble 

farm in America’s Deep South, hers 

in luxurious European mansions, 

the two struck up the unlikeliest of 

friendships. 

Tues., Jan. 17 • 1:30 p.m. 

An Ordinary Execution 

(France, 2010, French with subtitles, 100 

minutes) 

In 1952, Josef Stalin became ill 

and paranoid and purged all of 

his Jewish doctors. Anna, a young 

Jewish physician, has gained a 

reputation for healing the sick. 

Summoned by Stalin, Anna is 

unwillingly made his “secret” personal 

physician. 

7 p.m. 

Little Rose 

(Poland, 2010, Polish with subtitles, 118 

minutes) 

In 1967 Soviet Poland, free thinking 

is discouraged. A government 

officer convinces his lover, Kamila, 

to spy on a Jewish intellectual and 

then pushes her into having an 

affair with the man, leading to a 

dangerous love triangle with unexpected 

consequences. 

Tickets 

Festival Pass $85 

6-Pack $36 

Adults $8 

Students $7 

JCC Members $7 

Seniors $7 

Group Pricing Available 


Wed., Jan. 18 • 1:30 p.m. 

The Matchmaker 

(“Pa’am Ha’iti”) 

(Israel, 2010, Hebrew with subtitles, 112 

minutes) 

It is summer in Haifa, 1968, and 

16-year-old Arik finds a summer 

job with a matchmaker who unites 

lonely souls while doing a bit of 

smuggling on the side. The range 

of characters he meets gives him 

his first awareness of pain, longing 

and the depths of human love. 


Wed., Jan. 18 • 7 p.m. 

Naomi 

(Israel/France, 2010, Hebrew with subtitles, 

105 minutes) 

Ilan is a 58-year-old professor who 

adores his beautiful young wife, 

Naomi – but she also has a secret 

lover. This is a taut, dark, Israeli 

love-triangle murder mystery with 

a catch. We know all along who the 

killer is: the only question is whether 

the police will catch him before 

he is done in by his own guilt. 


Thurs., Jan. 19 • 1:30 p.m. 

Habermann 


minutes) 

Habermann tells a multi-layered 

story about a little-known aspect 

of WWII, the German annexation 

of Sudeten Czechoslovakia, and 

its consequences for those who 

lived there. Habermann is a 

German-born Czech who finds he 

must protect his wife from her true 

identity. 

Every JCC Film! 

7 p.m. 

Cohen On The Bridge 

(France, Israel, UK, USA, 2009, English, 21 

minutes) 

Cohen on the Bridge is a faithful, 

animated retelling of the 1976 

rescue raid on Entebbe by Israeli 

commandos. The film’s narrator, 

the first commando to enter the 

terminal where the hostages were 

held, shares a remarkable episode 

from his family’s survival of WWII. 

I Shall Remember 

(Russia, 2010, Russian with subtitles, 97 

minutes) 

It’s 1942 and the war is raging in 

a small seaside town in occupied 

southern Russia. Thirteen-year-old 

Vadik is embarrassed by his father 

who chooses to stay home from the 

front and despises him for what 

he thinks is cowardice. Little does 

Vadik know that this lame, downtrodden 

man is in fact risking his 

life for the underground, hiding 

Jewish children from the Germans. 

Fri., Jan. 20 • 1:30 p.m. 

The Tailor 

(USA, 2011, Silent with titles, 6 minutes) 

Set in New York and shot beautifully 

in black and white, this 

award-winning short film teases 

out the similarities in diversity, 

stitching a modern tale out of a 

tribute to the past. 

Gefilte Fish 


minutes) 

By family tradition the bride-tobe 

must cook fresh gefilte fish for 

her wedding guests, and so a carp 

is brought home to swim in the 

family bathtub, awaiting its fate. 

Laughs ensue when the bride can’t 

bring herself to sacrifice the poor 

fish. 

Lenin In October 


minutes) 

Grisha is an immigrant whose 

dream is to open a Russian restaurant 

in Israel. When his uncle 

– the last of the old hard-line Soviet 

Communists – dies and leaves him 

an inheritance, it seems that Grisha 

finally has the means to make the 

dream come true. But to get the 

money, Grisha must first comply 

with his uncle’s “unusual” last 

wishes. 

Sat., Jan. 21 • 7 p.m. 

Mabul (“The Flood”) 


minutes) 

Viewed through the eyes of young 

Yoni during the weeks before his 

bar mitzvah, Mabul slowly reveals 

the strain that unemployment, addiction 

and infidelity can take on a 

family. His mother, Miri, creates a 

magical fantasy world for her students 

but is unable to carry that 

beauty into her own home. His 

father demands honesty from his 

family but is deliberate in keeping 

his own life a secret. His autistic 

older brother, Tomer, kept for years 

in an institution, returns home 

right before the ceremony. 


Every JCC Film! 

Fabulous Faygeleh 

LGBT Film Series 

at Grand Cinemas 

Crossroads 

4811 E. Grant Rd. 

Sun., Jan. 22 • 1 p.m. 

We Were Here 


We Were Here looks back on the arrival 

of AIDS in San Francisco and 

the tremendous impact that resulted. 

It reflects back not only on 

the impact of the disease but also 

on the power of a community when 

it works together with compassion 

and love. 

Edie And Thea: 

A Very Long 

Engagement 


For 42 years, this remarkable lesbian 

couple shared their lives before 

finally being permitted to legally 

marry shortly before one of them 

dies. Their love and devotion, and 

the graceful way in which they 

faced and overcame societal, political 

and personal challenges, are an 

inspiration to us all. 

Sun., Jan. 22 • 4 p.m. 

Mary Lou (“Tamid 

Oto Cholom”) 

(Israel, 2009, Hebrew with English subtitles, 

150 minutes with intermission) 

Sponsored by Yelp 

From the gifted Israeli director 

Eytan Fox comes Mary Lou, the 

Israeli take on Glee. Based on the 

songs of Israeli pop icon Svika Pick, 

it depicts a young gay man who, 

while looking for the mother who 

deserted him at 10 years old, discovers 

himself. 


All movies shown at the Tucson Jewish Community Center unless otherwise noted. 


The Marion and Gerald 

Gendell Holocaust 

Remembrance Fund 

Marion Cerf Fund for 

Holocaust Education 

Arizona Foot 

Specialists, 

Dr. Richard Quint 

Page 14 • JCC Center View • January 2012 

MEDIA SPONSORS 

Robin McGeorge 

Thank You, Film 

Festival Sponsors! 

The 2012 Tucson International Jewish Film 

Festival Title Sponsor 

TWS Premium Appliance Center 

FESTIVAL STAR 

The Forum 

Marion and Gerald Gendell Holocaust 

Remembrance Fund 

The Holocaust Education Resource 

Center of the Coalition for Jewish 

Education 

Milton and Tamar Maltz Family 

Foundation 

DIRECTOR 

Arizona Commission on the Arts 

Israel Center 

Lexus of Tucson 

LGBT-Straight Alliance Fund 

Robin McGeorge, Morgan Stanley 

Smith Barney 

Susan and Larry Moss 

Ruthann Pozez 

Chris Sanger 

Enid and Mel Zuckerman 

BENEFACTOR 

Barbara and William Addison, Jr., 

Evergreen Mortuary 

Madeline Friedman 

Barbara and Gerald Goldberg 

Horizon Financial 

Jewish Community Relations Council 

Jewish Community Foundation of 

Southern Arizona 

Bettye and Jerome Leibowitz 

LGBT Inclusion Project 

Steve Sattinger, Merle’s Automotive 

Bob Wright, Living Interiors 

Bob Polinsky and Bob Nichol, 

Ping Pong Media 

Lynda and Ed Rogoff 

Transwestern 

FESTIVAL SUPPORTER 

Joanne and Howie Adams 

Patty Arida 

Karen and Stephen Barth 

Michael and Judi Botwin 

Audrey Brooks and Dick Lauwasser 

Mark and Michael Bylsma 

Esther and Jack Capin 

Linda and David Caplan 

Joan and Donald Diamond 

Deanna Evenchik 

Jenny and Norman Fisk 

Jane and Joel Herz 

Rosie and Paul Kahn 

Jane and Rabbi Lee Kivel 

Gail and Gordon Kushner 

Nanci and Doug Levy 

Ron Margolis 

Claudine and Andrew Messing 

Kathleen and Arthur Palmer 

Bobby Present and Deborah Oseran 

Dr. Richard Quint, 

Arizona Foot Specialists 

Lea and Dror Sarid 

J-Star Award for Staff Excellence 

September 2011 October 2011 

Guldasta Binaliyeva 

Debbie Brown 

(Early Childhood Education) 

(Administration) 

Tammy Lewis 

(Building Services) 

Shayla Samuels 


Matt Smith 

(Children & Youth) 

Andy and Stuart Shatken 

Monique Steinberg 

Carol and Al Stern 

Marsha and Gary Tankenoff 

Ann and Andrew Watson 

Diane and Ron Weintraub 

FILM FAN 

Ruth and Morton Aronoff 

Shelley Carton 

Fern and Ed Feder 

Marc Fleischman, Fleischman-Beach, 

Fleischman & Co., P.C. 

Arnold Friedman 

Miriam and Norman Garfield 

Gloria and Benjamin Golden 

Sandy and Elliott Heiman 

Joan Kleinerman 

Sandy Levkowitz 

Elaine and Harold Lisberg 

Edith Michelson 

Gail Mordka 

Patty and Chuck Peck 

Jack Pinnas 

Sarah and Leonard Schultz 

Lee and Earl Surwit 

Linda and Gerry Tumarkin 

PATRON 

Anonymous (2) 

Candace Alper 

Patricia Ballard 

Thelma and Teddi Barlin 

Robin and Art Cohen 

Ruth and Steve Dickstein 

Beverly and Morris Fine 

Jo Ann and Martin Gorman 

Cynthia and Allan Kaplan 

Ruth and Ronald Kolker 

Irene Nilsen 

Michael Peck 

Anne and Lowell Rothschild 

Ruth and Art Solomon 

Boni and Alan Weinstein 

Angela Weir 

Greta and Michael Wirth 

Wright & Yonan, PC 

Film Festival 

Committee 

Linda and David Caplan 

Gerri Holt 

Suzette Joffroy 

Elaine Lisberg 

Emelie and Harold Lowenheim 

Larry Moss 

Victoria Newman 

Patty Peck 

Chris Sanger 

Monique Steinberg 

Carol Stern 

Bob Nichol and Bob Polinksy, Festival 

Co-Chairs 

November 2011 

Istat Badalova 


Sponsor

TRIBUTES 

Gerald Matlick 

Our deep condolences on the 

loss of your beloved Bunny. 

Marcia and Ken Light 

Linda and Gerald Tumarkin 


Esther Goodman 

Stan and Shirley Matlick 

In memory of your sister-in-law, Bunny. 


Keri Silvyn 

Congratulations on receiving the 

Athena Award. Well deserved! 


Makayla, Jordan 

and Samantha Smith 

Your courage is inspirational! 

Thank you for sharing your story. 

Tana Jones 


Congratulations on Becky’s engagement. 

Fran and Jeff Katz 

Vicki and Phil Pepper 

Tana Jones 

Congratulations on earning 

your CFRE designation! 

Rebecca Bednar 

Mindy Evers 

In memory of Jack Trustman. 

The JCC Bereavement Group 

Robin Anderson 

In memory of Manfred 

(Manny) Fleisher. 

The JCC Bereavement Group 

Gary Kippur 

Our deep condolences on 

the passing of Bruce. 



Steve Kippur 

Our deep condolences on 

the passing of Bruce. 



Sabrina Plattner 

Mazel Tov on your daughter’s bat 

mitzvah. With love. 


Tim Alberts 

Mazel Tov on your son’s bar mitzvah. 

With love. 


Luciana and Michael Rosenzweig 

In celebration of your marriage. 

Sherry and Dick Belkin 

Linda and Gerry Tumarkin 

Susan and Larry Moss 

Sandy and Elliott Heiman 

Lynn and Doug Bultman 

Eleanor and Don Jeck 



Irving Olson 

Our deep condolences on the loss 

of your beloved Ruth. May her 

memory be for a blessing. 

The Board and Staff of the Tucson 

Jewish Community Center 

Barry Corey 

Congratulations on being named a 

2011 Spirit of Philanthropy Awardee. 



Robert Glaser 

Congratulations on being named a 2011 

Spirit of Philanthropy Awardee. 



David Griffis 





Harriet Kronman 





Stuart Shatken 





Kathryn Unger 





Brenda and Bill Viner 





Jill and Herschel Rosenzweig 

Congratulations on the marriage of 

Luciano and Michael. 

Judith Bliss 

Eleanor and Don Jeck 

Joyce Serido 


Jeffrey Kahn 

Our sincere condolences on the loss of 

your beloved Deborah. 



Don Baker and Dawn Hunter 

Congratulations on your marriage. 

Wishing you many happy years together. 




Susan Boyd 

In memory of Ferdinand Levison. 

William Boyd 

Arnold Hollander 

Congratulations on your 75th birthday. 

We wish you many more happy and 

healthy ones. With love, Lynda and Ed. 


Zara Abel 

Our condolences. As you know we 

all just loved and adored Steve. 

May his memory be for a blessing. 

With love, Lynda and Ed. 


Holly and Steve Shenitzer 

Congratulations on Ilana’s engagement. 


Molly Shenitzer 

Mazel Tov. In honor of Ilana’s 

engagement and on the birth of 

your great-grandson. May he always 

be a source of pride and happiness 

to you. With love. 

Esther Goodman 

Joel Dinkin 

Our deep condolences for your loss. 


Jim Click 

Wishing you a speedy recovery. 



BETH STERN 

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE 

The Present and Oseran Family 

In celebration of the birth of Harry 

Jonathan. 


The Aaron Family 

In celebration of the birth of Harry 

Jonathan. 


Honoring Beth on her birthday. 

There are some who bring a light so great 

to the world that even after they have 

gone, the light remains. 


Remembering Beth on 

her birthday. 

We miss you. With love, 

Lora, Ellen and Stephen 

Lea Sarid 

Wishing you the very best. 


Miss Ellie Boling 

Mazel Tov on a very important and 

joyous day. 

Lori Maurer 

Marlene and Ron Sandler 

In celebration of Bailey’s bat mitzvah. 


Patty and Chuck Peck 

In celebration of Laura’s engagement. 


ERIN SCHOENBERG 

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE 

Bennye Seide and Family 

Sincere condolences on your loss. 

Susan and Billy Schoenberg 

Pamm Seleznov and Family 

Sincere condolences on your loss. 

Susan and Billy Schoenberg 

The Girls at Bryn Walker 

Barbara Siegel 

Wishing you a very speedy recovery. 

The Girls at Bryn Walker Tucson 

Fitness Forum 

Troy Pearson, 

Director of Personal Training 

“What is the best way to get the 

most out of a cardiovascular 

workout when you have a busy 

schedule and limited time to go to 

the gym?” 

The best way to maximize your 

results is to do intervals. Intervals 

can be done on any cardio machine. 

Whether you goal is weight loss or 

to improve your cardiovascular 

fitness, intervals are the most 

effective. 

The duration of an interval is 

usually one to four minutes. On a 

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) 

scale of one to 10, the intensity of 

an interval should be nine or 10. 

Recovery between intervals is 30 

seconds to a minute. Then, repeat. 

Depending on the duration of the 

interval, you should perform three 

to 10 intervals during a 40-minute 

cardio workout. The high intensity 

of intervals burns more calories 

and expands your cardiovascular 

fitness in the shortest amount of 

time, which is ideal for people with 

a busy schedule. 

Please email questions with “Fitness 

Forum Question” in the subject 

line to tpearson@tucsonjcc.org and 

look for your answers in subsequent 

issues. For information about 

Personal Training Services, please 

call 299-3000 x120. 

Welcome! Shalom! 

The JCC is pleased to welcome the following new members: 

Philip Abromowitz, Melody Acker, Candice Adams, Jillian Aja, Charlene Alentado, Irina Altshteya, 

Henry Amado, David Amante, Phoebe Amante, Margaret (Peggi) Andersen, Al Aponte, Amit Ashok, 

Karen Balch, Gloria Barnett, George Barnett, David Barrett, Marilyn Barrett, Anna Bean, Denise 

Beerman, Robert Belman, John Benz, Frances Bettinger, Linetta Bowleg, Thomas Brandhuber, Tamara 

Brandhuber, Louis Briggs, Scott Brittenham, Katheryn Brunelle, Colleen Cagno, Prudence Cain, 

John Camper, Omar Candelaria, Lucita Candelaria, Doreen Capriccio, Kirsten Caskenette, Amy 

Cheng, Amy Chuang, Anne Clark, Sharon Cohen, Wayne Cohen, Michael Collins, William Colwell, 

Peter Cook, William Dahnke, Peter Danes, Barbara Danes, Deanna Day, Jerry (Gerald) Day, Harold 

Dobzewitz, Harry Dolbeck, Susan DuBois, James DuBois, Rachel Dunn, Olivia Dwyer, Judith Elango, 

Michael Eliel, James Emmett, Jon Ender, Robert Eytalis, David Federhar, Rachel Fox, Carlie Frazee, 

Arthur Freedman, Sharon Freedman, Beth Garrett, Sue-Ann Garvis, Gary Garvis, Doris Goldstein, 

Maxine Goldstein, Brian Goldstein, Allen Gordon, Dezerrae Gracy, Natalie Guerin, Cleofe Hadap, 

Melecio Hadap, Maxwell Hager, John Hamner, Artemis Hanusiak, Michael Hickman, Amy Hoffman, 

Robert Hoffman, Mike Humphrey, Francis Jefferson, Susan Johnstone, Robert Johnstone, Haidee Joy, 

Sheri Kapfer, Matthew Kennedy, Russell Kingery, Benjamin Klaus, James Klein, Imelda Klein, Laddie 

Kletechka, Hana Kletechka, Brian Konecky, Max Kowalcek, Robert Kraut, Larry Kuhlman, Kathleen 

Lally, Sabina Lalwani, Staci Leipsic, John Leipsic, Laura Levine, Amy Ludke, Greg Ludke, Adrian 

Maiuri, Justin Maloney, Katie Manson, Anthony Manson, Marilyn Marcus, Frank Marini, Laurie 

Marini, Susan Markey, Daniela Marmolejo Brown, Jason Martin, Jayme Martino, Jeff Martino, Larry 

McAlister, Patti McAlister, Abby Michieli, Charley Michieli, Bruce Millar, Bob Millar, Alan Miller, 

Natalie Miller, Charles Mishkind, Douglas Moseley, Naomi Moseley, Scott Neilson, Holly Nowikowski, 

Joseph Nowikowski, Ellen Ober, Alfred Obermaier, Dona Pardo, Shakti Parvati, Melanie Paulsen, 

Vera Pavlakovich, Susan Peters, Donald Peters, George Jr Phillips, Francine Phillips, Emanuel Pita, 

Rodney Pratt, Benjamin Proffer, Jacqueline Quast, Celina Ramirez, Susan Ramsower, Carol Reichman, 

Judith Richards, Lucile Rock, Richard Rohrbough, Julie Salehin, Jennifer Schiller, Bryan Schiller, Tobias 

Schneider, Deborah Schneider, Max Schoenberger, Zoe Schreiber, Roger Scott, Susan Scott, Jon Shepard, 

JoAnn Sheperd, Matt Siegel, Erin Siegel, Sam Silverstein, Connie Silverstein, Michelle Simpson, Sterling 

Simpson, Robert Stowe, Karri Stuart, Peng Su, Herbert Sudduth, Peter Teal, Rachel Temkin, Jesse 

Temkin, Susie Tenenhouse, Alan Tenenhouse, Mary Tertel, Nick Thomas, Ben Titus, Aleisha Titus, 

Maureen Tripp, Karen Tyner, Anayochukwu Uche, Mariana Vazquez-Maloney, Anthony Vizzena, 

Lirong Wang, Carla Welty, Carolyn Wessels, Lana West, Melinda Wilcox, Martin Zuckerman (We 

apologize for any errors or omissions.) 

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JCC Hours 

Building Hours: 

Sun........................................7 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Mon-Thur...................... 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 

Fri.....................................5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Sat....................................... 7 a.m.-6 p.m.* 

*Sports &Wellness Only. Use Café Entrance. 

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Search for “Tucson Jewish 

Community Center”. 

Follow Us on 

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com/qr-code-software/ 

with your smart phone and 

download a QR code reader. 

It’s just that simple! 

Babysitting Hours: 

Sun........................................ 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Mon-Fri...........................8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Mon-Thurs........................ 4:15-7: 00 p.m. 

Saturday................................ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

$4.50 per hour; $2.25 per hour each 

additional child. Parent(s) must be on the 

Jewish Community Campus while using 

babysitting. 2-hour time limit. 

Café@the J Hours: 

Breakfast 

Mon-Fri....................................... 7-10 a.m. 

Lunch, Dinner and Snacks 

Sun........................................9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Mon-Thurs....................11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 

Fri........................................ 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Please Note: 

Sports & Wellness closes 15 minutes 

before the building closes. 

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Plus- refer a friend a get a free month. 

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