ATTRACTIONS

Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area
ATTRACTIONS
June/July 2015
Volume XXXVII, No. 10
Three-year-old Emma, above, had a blast at our 2015 Community Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration on
Sunday, April 26. Over 1,100 people celebrated Israel Independence Day at the St. Paul JCC with live
performances by the Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School choir, the Chai Notes, and local musician
Matt Leavit, as well as Krav Maga, Israeli cooking and Israeli dancing demonstrations. On top of that, our
backyard transformed into a family-fun paradise, with face-painting, crazy hair, crafts, bounce houses, and
a Mini-Israel exhibit. Everyone was kept well-fed by delicious food vendors Vitali’s Bistro, Nothing Bundt
Cake, Rita’s, Menchie’s, Delicious Knishes from Sholom Auxiliary, and Hunger Haven. For more pictures of
the day, turn to page 13.

executive notes
Around this time last year, the St. Paul JCC celebrated 50 years
on St. Paul Avenue. This year, we begin building the framework
for 50 more. On Wednesday, June 17 at 7 PM, join JCC
community and staff members at our 85th Annual Meeting. The
meeting will be part planning and part party, as we look back on
all we’ve accomplished and look forward to all we’ve yet to do.
Among other items of business, we’ll be welcoming a new group
of Directors to serve on our Board. New members include
Michelle Shaller, Susan Tervola, Joel Denenholz, and Zalman
Bendet, with Laurie Goldfarb returning for a second term. Along
with welcoming these bright minds to the Board, we’ll hear an
update from current President of the Board Howard Orenstein.
During his first year as President, Howard’s innovative vision
has brought so much to our Center, and over the course of the
following year, that vision will continue to guide us as we embark
on exciting new projects.
As Howard begins his second and final year as President, I would
like to introduce our nominee for his successor: Bruce Fink,
CEO of Ernest I. Fink Agency. During his time as a member of
the Board, Bruce has shown an extraordinary passion for and
dedication to our JCC that I know he will bring to his future role
as President.
Along with being a time of celebration, the Annual Meeting
is also a time of gratitude, a time to thank all the amazing
individuals and families who make the J possible through
planned gifts to the JCC Endowment Fund. We truly would not
be the J we are today without the continued support of the
amazing members of our Generation to Generation Society. If
you’re interested in joining this important group, please contact
me. If you’re already a member, please join us for a special premeeting
reception beginning at 6 PM.
I’m beyond excited and honored to be able to share this amazing
night of celebration with you all, as we come together at the
2015 Annual Meeting to reflect on the past 50 years on St. Paul
Avenue and to lay the foundation for 50 more.
There’s something about this place.
Michael Waldman
Executive Director
B’Shalom,
june | july 2015
Here are a few of the many things happening at the St. Paul JCC this month.
For more information, check the following pages or visit stpauljcc.org.
JUNE
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St. Paul JCC
Symphony Orchestra
Concert
(page 4)
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Girls in Ice Houses
9 Reading & Reception 14 Open House 21
(page 5)
Camp Butwin
(page 11)
Feldenkrais
Workshop: Relieve
Stress and Get
Grounded
(page 7)
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Turnblad Mansion
Tour
(page 5)
JULY
Israeli Scouts
Community
Performance
(page 12)
TGI – Shabbat!
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(page 12)
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The Music Man at
The Guthrie Theater
(page 5)
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&
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Suddenly
Sondheim Too
(page 4)
shabbat candle lighting times
Friday, June 5 • 8:37 pm
Friday, June 12 • 8:41 pm
Friday, June 19 • 8:44 pm
Friday, June 26 • 8:45 pm
Friday, July 3 • 8:44 pm
Friday, July 10 • 8:41 pm
Friday, July 17 • 8:37 pm
Friday, July 24 • 8:30 pm
Friday, July 31 • 8:22 pm
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contacts
Michael Waldman
Executive Director
mwaldman@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4731

JEWISH HOLIDAY
TISHA B’AV
TISHA B’AV
JULY 26 • 9TH OF AV
Tisha B’Av is a day of mourning that
commemorates the tragedies that have befallen
the Jewish people, many of which occurred on
the ninth of Av. This holiday — which this year
begins on the evening of Saturday, July 25
and ends on the evening of Sunday, July 26 —
primarily commemorates the destruction of the
first and second Temples, both of which were
destroyed (the first by the Babylonians in 586
B.C.E.; the second by the Romans in 70 C.E.).
Tisha B’Av also commemorates other historical
events that have occurred on this day, including
the edict of King Edward I, compelling the Jews
of England to leave the country in 1290, and
the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492.
Instituted by the rabbis of 2nd-century Palestine,
Tisha B’Av is regarded as the saddest day on the
Jewish calendar.
EXCITING
NEWS
The St. Paul JCC’s website
just got a major facelift.
Check it out at stpauljcc.
org -- we think you’re really
going to love it!
ST. PAUL JCC 85 TH ANNUAL MEETING
CELEBRATING
the next 50 years on
ST. PAUL AVENUE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 | 7PM
Questions about the new site?
Contact Rachel Fettig, below.
Join us as we celebrate the next 50 years on St.
Paul Avenue and honor outstanding community
leaders. The evening includes a dessert reception
and the election of 2015-2016 board members and
officers. All are welcome!
Reservations requested by June 12; call the Front
Desk at 651 + 698 0751 or rsvp@stpauljcc.org.
Rachel Fettig
Marketing & Communications Specialist
rachelf@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4752
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JEWISH ARTS & LEARNING
SYMPHONY CONCERT
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 • 7:30 PM • FREE
One of the oldest community ensembles in the country dedicated to
classical repertoire, the St. Paul JCC Symphony performs four free
concerts each season. Guests are encouraged to meet the Music
Director & Conductor Amir Kats at 7 PM, prior to the performance. Join
us for the final concert of the season.
Sponsored by the Zidell, Resnikoff-Levin Fund, the David M. Stein Fund,
the Sherman and Evelyn Marrinson Music Memorial Fund, the Ida and
Leonard Rapoport Cultural Arts Fund for New Americans of the St. Paul
JCC Endowment Funds as well as individual donations to the St. Paul
JCC Friends of the Arts.
SUDDENLY SONDHEIM TOO
A MUSICAL CABARET OF SONGS BY
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
TUESDAY, JULY 21 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
7:30 PM • FREE
A cast of talented singers from the voice studio of Melissa Culloton
explore the deep, rich catalogue of Stephen Sondheim, one of
Broadway’s greatest Jewish songwriters. Hear well-known and
lesser known solos, duets and ensembles from some of your favorite
Sondheim shows, including Company, Pacific Overtures, A Little Night
Music, Into the Woods, and more!
THE FRIENDS AND THE TWIN CITIES JEWISH BOOK SERIES PRESENT AN EVENING WITH
j.d. salinger biographer THOMAS BELLER
JUNE 21, 5:30-7:30 P.M. | HIGHLAND PARK LIBRARY
Join us in supporting the library’s capital campaign,
A New Legacy of Learning, and learn more about
the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.
Complimentary refreshments follow the event.
Reserve your seat now at thefriends.org/beller or
call 651-222-3242.
escape
J . D . S A L I N G E R
ARTIST
We are delighted to welcome Marley
Richman as our new Jewish Arts & Culture
Coordinator.
Marley has extensive customer service,
programming and event planning
experience, having worked in the retail
industry professionally. She also has
been immersed in the arts, especially
in dance (as a dancer, instructor and
choreographer) since she was a little girl.
Marley has served on many arts-related
committees as a volunteer and knows the
Twin Cities Jewish community well. She
is excited to focus all of her passions on
this position and hit the ground running
on the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival,
Twin Cities Jewish Book Series, Symphony
Orchestra, Gallery Walk… just to name a
few. Welcome, Marley!
Favorite Twin Cities hangout: W.A. Frost’s patio. It feels
like an enchanted garden!
Something people may not know about me: I perform
with a local dance company; it’s my creative outlet.
THEFRIENDS.ORG/BELLER
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contacts
Marley Richman
Jewish Arts & Culture Coordinator
marleyr@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4757

ADULT PROGRAMS
GIRLS IN ICE HOUSES –
READING AND RECEPTION
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 • 7 PM • FREE
Join former JCC trainer and current JCC member,
Linda Morganstein, in celebrating the publication of her
newest novel, Girls In Ice Houses, featuring paparazzo
Maxie Wolfe and star female sports agent Fisher
Jacobs. It’s Linda’s first book set in Minnesota, her
adopted home. A reception follows the reading, which
kicks off the Annual Used Book Sale (see page 6).
TURNBLAD MANSION TOUR (HOME OF
THE AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE)
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 • 1:15 – 4:30 PM
$28.50 • $19 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
Enjoy a facilitator-led exploration of the exquisite
33-room Turnblad Mansion from top to bottom. Learn
about the fascinating Turnblad family, the architecture
of their castle, the history of the ASI and life in
early Minneapolis. Register by June 19, online or by
calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751. For more
information, contact Barbie Levine, below.
THE MUSIC MAN
AT THE GUTHRIE THEATER
SUNDAY, JULY 19 • NOON – 4:30 PM
$51 • $34 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
Summer isn’t complete without seeing a spectacular
musical at the Guthrie. Overflowing with heart and a
parade of toe-tapping songs, this Tony-winning classic
is entertainment at its best. Register by June 18, online
or by calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751. For
more information, contact Barbie Levine, below.
CREATIVE WRITING ANNUAL READING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 • 1 PM • FREE
Members of the long-running and beloved Creative
Writing Group will read their fiction, memoirs and
poetry. Come ready to be inspired! A reception will
follow the reading.
ongoing programs
NEW: HAPPY FEET FOOTCARE
JUNE 26 & JULY 24 • 9 AM – 1 PM
$42 • $38 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
Happy Feet Footcare is coming to the St. Paul JCC every 4th Friday
of the month. Their professional team of licensed nurses specialize in
routine foot care for the elderly and those with diabetes. To schedule an
appointment, contact Happy Feet Footcare at 763-560-5136. For more
information, contact Barbie Levine, below.
MEN’S CLUB
MONDAYS • 9 – 10:30 AM
JUNE 1, 8 & 15 • JULY 6, 13 & 20
$5 FOR KOSHER BREAKFAST
Join us for Men’s Club! Each meeting consists of songs, breakfast and
a speaker from the Twin Cities community. We host a wide variety of
speakers- from politicians to professional athletes!
Please check stpauljcc.org for upcoming speakers. For more information,
contact Leah Wing, below.
MEN’S ROUNDTABLE
MONDAYS, JUNE 22 & JULY 27 • 9 – 10 AM
Engage in thought-provoking discussion and debate on current world
event.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
MONDAYS, JUNE 22 & JULY 27 • 9:15 - 10:30 AM
$2/BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM
JUNE 22: November 2015 marked the 40th anniversary of the Hmong
migration to Minnesota following the war in Southeast Asia. Today, the
Twin Cities metro area is home to 66,000 Hmong, the largest urban Hmong
population in the United States. Bo Thao-Urabe of Asian Americans/Pacific
Islanders in Philanthropy talks about the accomplishments and remaining
challenges for Hmong-Americans in our state.
JULY 27: Amy Hodge, Group Excercise and Personal Training Coordinator
at the St. Paul JCC, has written a book, HeadStrong, about her battle with
a rare kind of brain cancer. The book is the daily account of Amy’s backagainst-the-wall
diagnoses and how she captained her own survivorship. Her
fierce message to the world? “You give up when I give up.”
BOOK GROUP
THURSDAYS, JUNE 25 & JULY 23 • 10 – 11 AM
JUNE 25: In Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932: A Novel by
Francine Prose, Gabor, a Hungarian photographer photographs two
weary lovers: Arlette, an opportunistic performer, and Lou Villars, a
tux-clad athlete. The women are regulars at the Chameleon Club, a safe
haven for lesbians, gays, cross-dressers, and others who must change
their stripes to survive.
JULY 23: Inspired by a true story, Burial Rites, by Hannah Kent, tells of
the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829.
Agnes, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to
an isolated farm to await execution. Horrified at the prospect of housing
a convicted murderer, family members at first avoid her; however, they
learn there is another side to the sensational story they’ve heard.
Barbie Levine
Director of Adult Services
blevine@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4734
Beth Friend
Adult Program Coordinator
Leah Wing
Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator
bfriend@stpauljcc.org
leahw@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4735 651 + 255 4772
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ADULT PROGRAMS
LOFT AROUND TOWN
MOTHERHOOD & WORDS
THURSDAYS, JUNE 4 - 25 • 1 - 3 PM
$140 • $126 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
No matter what your experience as a mother is, this class will teach
you to take birth and motherhood stories and turn them into art.
We’ll explore ways to capture funny motherhood anecdotes on paper
and discuss and write about the heartbreak and loss that are part of
motherhood. Weekly writing exercises will focus on telling details,
character development, and strengthening your reflective voice. $3
copy fee payable to the teacher on the first day of class.
To register for Loft Around Town classes,
go to loft.org/offsite-classes or call 612-379-8999.
LYRIC ESSAY: PROSE-POETRY PARTNERSHIP
THURSDAYS, JUNE 18 – AUGUST 13
(NO CLASS JULY 2) • 10 AM - NOON
$280 • $252 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
When the essayist’s quest meets the poet’s passion for language, the
lyric essay happens. In this intermediate lyric essay class, we explore
a variety of ways to structure such a writing journey. This means
you’ll try on your subject and clothe it in imagery, sound, and rhythm.
We’ll consider flash nonfiction, the braided or collaged essay, and the
“Hermit Crab” essay. Along the way, we’ll read and discuss examples
from published authors. In-class and take-home exercises give
students an opportunity to try out a variety of lyric essay techniques
and structures. The last several weeks of the class will be devoted
to workshop feedback on student lyric essay drafts. Small copy fee
payable to the teaching artist.
Please note: The JCC is able to provide drop-in childcare each week
for $2.50/hr. Please call 651-698-0751 to reserve your child’s spot.
USED BOOK SALE
JUNE 9 – 12 • 8 AM - 8 PM
It’s back! The Used Book Sale returns in
time to supply your summer reading needs.
So, clean out your bookshelves, bag up
those books and bring them in to the JCC
between June 3 - 8 (please not before!). All
proceeds go to support Adult programs at
the JCC. Always wanted to be a bookseller?
Sign up to mind the store; contact Beth
Friend, below.
LIVING WELL: A HOLISTIC PROGRAM FOR
PEOPLE WITH EARLY MEMORY LOSS
THURSDAYS, JUNE 11 – JULY 30
9:30 AM – 1:45 PM • SLIDING FEE SCALE
This eight week session provides comprehensive health, fitness,
education, creative arts and community outing opportunities.
Register by June 4 by contacting Barbie Levine, below.
This program is in participation with the Wilder Foundation and
the Alzheimer’s Association.
Recently, two of our Jewish War Veteran members, Irv
Rosenblum and Arnold Usem, stopped by to bestow a
flag to Executive Director Michael Waldman. You can
find our new flag flying high outside the J. Happy 4th
of July!
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contacts
Beth Friend
Adult Program Coordinator
bfriend@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4735
Barbie Levine
Director of Adult Services
blevine@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4734

HEALTH & FITNESS
specialty classes
SUMMER SESSION 1: MAY 31 – JULY 17
SUMMER SESSION 2: JULY 19 – SEPTEMBER 4
$120 • $80 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
DROP-IN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
$18 • $12 MEMBER VALUE PRICE • AGES 16+
KETTLEBELLS
MONDAYS • 7:30 - 8 AM
TUESDAYS • 5 - 5:30 PM
PILATES WITH PROPS
MONDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM
WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM
MAT PILATES
TUESDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM (multi-level)
WEDNESDAYS • 6 - 7 PM (beginner)
THURSDAYS • 9:30 – 10:30 AM (beginner)
TRX® (TOTAL RESISTANCE EXERCISE)
TUESDAYS • 6:45 – 7:15 PM
FRIDAYS • 9:35 - 10:05 AM
T’AI CHI CHIH
THURSDAYS • 8:30 - 9:30 AM
T’AI CHI CHUAN
SUNDAYS • 11 AM – Noon
FELDENKRAIS®
SESSION 1 THEME: STABILITY THROUGH MOBILITY
SESSION 2 THEME: FINDING YOUR CORE
TUESDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM
THURSDAYS • 6 - 7 PM
TOTAL BODY BARRE
FRIDAYS • 10:25 – 10:55 AM
MEMBER SAVINGS: Take $10 OFF your member price when
you register before May 27 for Summer Session 1 and before
July 13 for Summer Session 2. No refunds are given after the
first week of class and we do not prorate classes. Participants
may attend another specialty class within the same session to
make up for a missed class. Classes are subject to cancellation
when there are less than four participants.
additional classes
& workshops
TAE KWON DO
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS • 7 – 8 PM
JULY 2 – SEPTEMBER 24 (NO CLASS 9/15, 9/22, 9/29)
$90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
This Korean-style martial art is an excellent conditioning and selfdefense
sport. The program is co-ed and appropriate for all skill levels.
KRAV MAGA WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 • 11 AM – 12:30 PM • FREE
This workshop offers and overview of Krav Maga techniques. Come
and see what this Israeli self-defense method is all about!
KRAV MAGA CLASS
JUNE 8 – JULY 15
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS • 8 – 9 PM
$180 • $120 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
The official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, Krav
Maga emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques and
realistic training for adults of all ages.
FELDENKRAIS® WORKSHOP:
RELIEVE STRESS AND GET GROUNDED
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 • 3 – 5:30 PM
$35 • $25 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
We often experience the business and stress of our daily lives as a
kind of physical pressure, feeling restrictions in our breath, tension in
our jaw, a hardening in our chest or belly, a stiffness in our steps, and
general aches and pains in our bodies. In this workshop, Feldenkrais
Practitioners Beth Hartman and Nick Strauss-Klein lead an afternoon
of pleasurable explorations of movement, attention, and breath to help
us reclaim our natural internal spaciousness and skeletal support.
Please dress in layers and bring a bath towel to fold for head
support. Curious if this workshop is for you? Contact nick@
twincitiesfeldenkrais.com.
Remember! The St. Paul JCC offers a
wide variety of group exercise classes
that are free to members, including
yoga! Try a new class. Visit stpauljcc.org
to view the fitness schedule with class
descriptions.
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Ann Johnson
Director of Health & Wellness
ajohnson@stpauljcc.org
651-255-4763
Amy Hodge
Personal Training/Group Exercise Coordinator
amyh@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4764
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HEALTH & FITNESS
WANT
A SMART
WORKOUT?
This Father’s Day,
give dad the gift
of massage.
FATHER’S DAY MASSAGE SPECIAL
JUNE 15 – JUNE 21
Work with a certified personal trainer
to help you reach your fitness goals!
Choose from private, semi-private and
group personal training sessions. For
more information, contact Amy Hodge,
below.
Help dad relax; give the gift of massage!
Purchase a 60-minute massage and
receive $5 off, or purchase a 90-minute
massage and receive $10 off.
Tickets expire 6 months from the date of purchase.
For more information, contact the Pro Shop at
651 + 255 4783.
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contacts
Amy Hodge
Personal Training/Group Exercise Coordinator
amyh@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4764

AQUATICS
american red cross | swim lessons
$96 • $64 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
WEDNESDAYS • JUNE 17 – JULY 29
5:45 - 6:25 PM
PARENT/CHILD • BABIES
GOLDFISH
LEVEL 1, 3
6:30 - 7:10 PM
PARENT/CHILD • TOTS
TADPOLES
LEVEL 2, 4
Registration is currently open, and ends
48 hours prior to the start of class.
Not sure what
to register for?
Contact Emily Steinbring, below,
to schedule a short swim test.
american red cross
health & safety courses
Would you know what to do in an emergency?
The right answer could help you save a life. With an
emphasis on hands-on learning, our CPR/AED course
gives you the skills to be prepared for an emergency
situation. Course covers adult, child and infant CPR
as well as how to use an AED (automated external
defibrillator). Certification is valid for 2 years.
CPR/AED ADULT & PEDIATRIC FULL COURSE
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 • 5 – 9:30 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 14 • 5 – 9:30 PM
$90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
CPR/AED ADULT & PEDIATRIC REVIEW COURSE
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 • 9:30 AM – 1 PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 • 5:30 – 9 PM
$75 • $50 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD
RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE
FRIDAYS, JUNE 19 & 26 • 8 AM – 3 PM
$135 • $90 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
If your current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is due
to expire, this course will cover everything to keep it current and
make sure you are confident in your skills. Register by June 12.
For more information, contact Emily Steinbring, below.
swim team
STINGRAYS SUMMER SWIM TEAM
JUNE 15 – AUGUST 6
$275 MEMBERS-ONLY
PRACTICES:
MONDAY – FRIDAY • 8:30 – 9:45 AM
MONDAY – THURSDAY • 4:45 – 5:45 PM (AFTER CAMP)
This fun and exciting program is a great way for young swimmers
to experience a swim team in a supportive environment. All
participants receive a ribbon in every event they swim and
the emphasis is always on fun! Coaches will work to develop
competitive swimming skills like starts, turns and racing strokes.
Meets are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays against local clubs.
Swimmers must have the ability to swim one length of the pool
front and back crawl. There are no practices on swim meet days.
Campers will be picked up at Camp Butwin for swim meets.
Return transportation to the JCC will be provided after the
meets. For more information, contact Emily Steinbring, below.
THE JCC POOL WILL BE
CLOSED FOR CLEANING
BEGINNING SUNDAY,
AUGUST 9. WHILE THE
POOL IS CLOSED, JOIN
US AT THE CAMP BUTWIN
POOL FOR SATURDAY &
SUNDAY SPLISH & SPLASH
@ BUTWIN! FOR MORE
INFORMATION, SEE YOUTH
& FAMILY PROGRAMS.
Emily Steinbring
Aquatics Coordinator
emilys@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4762
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YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS
SHE’S MARVELOUS!
This year’s recipient of the JCC’s $5,000 MARvelous Education
Scholarship is Samantha Agranoff. Samantha grew up in the J, and has
an impressive history of involvement to prove it! Graduating from our
preschool, she went on to participate in Youth Basketball, the Swim Team,
Youth Theater, camp, and the JCC Maccabi Games (3 times!) Additionally,
she has worked for Hunger Haven, Club J, Camp Butwin and as a Little
Dribblers coach.
Samantha graduated from Highland Park Senior High with a 3.97 GPA, and
spent the last year studying at the University of Kansas, where she plans
to pursue a degree in social work. In the future, her dream is to practice
social work, with a special focus on children and young adults.
Join us in congratulating Samantha on her wonderful achievements!
The MARvelous Fund was established by Dan & Amy Farsht and Steve & Stephanie Farsht
to honor their grandmother, Marion Farsht and great aunts Anita Marx and Rose Shapiro.
If you’re a JCC member or staff person planning to pursue higher education, mark your
calendar – applications for next year open January 1, 2016.
WELCOME OUR 2015 CAMP BUTWIN
ISRAELI SHLICHIM
Meet our 2015 shlichim, the Israeli instructors who will infuse the Camp Butwin
experience with Israeli ruach (spirit) and bring Israeli culture to campers!
NOFAR CHEN
DANCE & MOVEMENT SPECIALIST
From the city of Har Adar, near Jerusalem,
Nofar is excited to be our Dance & Movement
Specialist this summer. She has studied
and taught dance and drama since she
was a young child. She is excited to share
the happiness she finds in dance as well as
wonderful and fun new songs, games and
experiences with an Israeli flavor.
DAFNA (DAFI) CHEN
ARTS & CRAFTS SPECIALIST
Coming to us from our St. Paul Partnership
Together Region of the Sovev Kinneret, Dafi
enjoys life on her kibbutz Tel Katzeer. She
enjoyed an amazing experience as the Israeli
summer staff at the JCC Summer Camp in
Louisville, KY last summer. This year, she is
delighted to be our Omanut (Arts & Crafts)
Specialist.
Both Nofar & Dafi
Chen (same last
name, but not
related!) express a
love of working with
children and a strong
desire to bring Israel
to camp and St. Paul
this summer.
Please join us in
welcoming them to
our JCC Community!
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contacts

YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS
camp butwin
CAMP BUTWIN OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 • 1 - 3 PM
Bring the family for a chance to tour the grounds and see Camp
Butwin at its best, from the lake to the ropes course to the
pool! Meet your child’s summer counselors, ask questions, and
take a dip in the pool. Prospective families welcome! For more
information, contact Sarah Fedorowicz, below.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY SPLISH & SPLASH @
BUTWIN
SUNDAYS, JULY 12 – AUGUST 23 • NOON – 5 PM
SATURDAYS, AUGUST 15, 22 & 29 • NOON – 5 PM
CLOSED JULY 26 IN OBSERVANCE OF TISHA B’AV
$10 PER GUEST • MEMBERS ARE FREE
Soak up the sun and enjoy family time at the Camp Butwin pool.
Pack a lunch and make a day of it! For more information, contact
Sarah Fedorowicz, below. For inclement weather concerns, call
the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751.
club j
EVERY WEEK DAY • 2 - 6 PM
Club J is the place to be for school-age after school care! We offer
special interest clubs, homework help, swimming, gym, outdoor play,
and arts and crafts. Club J provides a daily snack, and transportation
is available by JCC van from many local schools. For more information,
contact Ben Savin, below.
JUNE JAMBOREE: OUT AND ABOUT
JUNE 8 – 12 • 7:30 AM - 6 PM
$63 • $42 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
Start the summer off right with June Jamboree, a fun and action-packed
full-day care option for children in grades K-6 at the JCC, during the
week between the end of the school year and beginning of Camp Butwin.
For more information, contact Ben Savin, below.
JUNE 8 • Butwin 101 (at the J)
JUNE 9 • Science Museum & Big Backyard
JUNE 10 • Minnehaha Falls Picnic
JUNE 11 • Ft. Snelling (Fort Kids)
JUNE 12 • Como Town All-Day Adventure
AUGUST JAMBOREE: WET AND WILD
AUGUST 24 – 28 • 7:30 AM - 6 PM
$63 • $42 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
AUGUST 24 • Highland Pool
AUGUST 25 • Como Pool
AUGUST 26 • Water games and a movie
@ the J
AUGUST 27 • Bunker Beach
AUGUST 28 • Lilli Putt
KINDER KICK-OFF
SEPTEMBER 8 – 9 • 7:30 AM – 6 PM
$63 • $42 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
Saint Paul Public Schools Kindergarteners, need something to do
the week of September 8 th ? Join us for Kinder Kick-Off, a special
kindergartener-only first taste of JCC school-age programming,
featuring a fun and age appropriate field trip in the morning, and a
sample of Club J afterschool care in the afternoon!
SEPTEMBER 8 • Choo Choo Bob’s Story Time
SEPTEMBER 9 • Wild Rumpus
Stay connected to the JCC all
year long with Club J
after-school care for grades K-6.
Club J features activities for everyone,
offers daily snacks and homework help,
and offers transportation from a variety
of area schools!
This year, we’re excited to introduce
the Club J Leadership Team for 5-6
graders. This is a unique opportunity to
learn leadership skills, organize events,
volunteer in the community, and more.
Sign up for Club J today!
Contact Ben Savin, below, for more
information.
Alyssa Golob
Director of Youth & Family Services
agolob@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4736
Ben Savin
Youth Programs Coordinator
bens@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4767
Sarah Fedorowicz
Camp Butwin Director
sarahf@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4768
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YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Please join us in welcoming Glenn Dworsky as
our new Youth and Family Sports and Recreation
Coordinator.
Glenn recently graduated from Hamline University,
majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in
Psychology. In his free time, he swam for the swim
team and coached swimming at the high school,
club, and college levels, most recently as the
Assistant Swim Coach for the Augsburg College
Women’s Swim Team. When he’s not in the pool,
Glenn enjoys playing the violin and singing. He
is thrilled to be joining our team and is looking
forward to dedicating himself to developing
and running engaging programs for our young
members and families. Welcome, Glenn!
Favorite Twin Cities hangout:
the Walker Art Center’s
Sculpture Garden
Something people may not know about me:
I’m adopted from Romania!
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inclusion
CLUB KULANU
WEEKDAYS, 9 AM - 4 PM
$435 • $325 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
SESSION 1: MONDAY, JUNE 15 - FRIDAY, JUNE 26
SESSION 2: MONDAY, JUNE 29 - FRIDAY, JULY 10
SESSION 3: MONDAY, JULY 13 - FRIDAY, JULY 24
SESSION 4: MONDAY, JULY 27 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Club Kulanu is a program at Camp Butwin for individuals with
disabilities ages 16+. Participants develop unique skills as a group,
experiencing activities in four areas: Recreation, Home Living,
Community Participation and Job Skills. Club Kulanu is open
to the community. Busing from select sites available. Space is
limited. For more information, contact Leah Wing, below.
contacts
Leah Wing
Inclusion & Accessibility
Coordinator
leahw@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4772
Tracey Agranoff
Youth & Family Enrichment
Coordinator
tagranoff@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4759
jewish family programs
ISRAELI SCOUTS COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE
THURSDAY, JULY 9 • 6:45 – 8 PM • FREE
SHALOM EAST, 740 KAY AVE, ST. PAUL
The Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan comes to St. Paul, bringing a
taste of Israeli culture through song and dance that the whole family
can enjoy! Join friends and family at Sholom East for a musical
adventure and an all-around community feel-good party! For more
information, contact Alyssa Golob, below. Community Partner:
Sholom East
Sponsored by the Rose & Clarence and Dianne & Leighton Siegel
Family Fund and the Harry & Manya Goodman Memorial Jewish
Culture Program Fund of the St. Paul JCC Endowment Funds.
TGI – SHABBAT! A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, JULY 17 • 5:45 - 7:30 PM
$18 • $10 MEMBER VALUE PRICE
$36 • $25 MEMBER FAMILY VALUE PRICE
(2-4 PEOPLE; 5+ IS $8 ADDITIONAL PER PERSON)
Not your typical Friday night. Join us for a Shabbat dinner, music,
Shabbat crafts and community celebration. Whether this is your
first Shabbat or you’re just looking for a new take on a meaningful
tradition, all are welcome! We’ll save a seat for you. Register by July
13, online or by calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751. For more
information, contact Tracey Agranoff, below.
Glenn Dworsky
Youth & Family
Sports & Recreation Coordinator
glennd@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4766
Alyssa Golob
Director of Youth & Family Services
agolob@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4736

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 @ THE ST. PAUL JCC
ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
Todah Rabah - Thank You to everyone who came out
to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day on Sunday, April
26! Over 1,100 people come through our St. Paul JCC
doors, and each and every one of you made the day
truly amazing. Yom Huledet Sameach, Eretz Yisrael -
Happy 67 th Birthday, Israel!
Proudly presented by the St. Paul JCC + Sabes JCC and Jewish
Federation of Greater St. Paul & Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Sponsored by Genesis Philanthropy Group and RAJMN.
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DONATIONS
ABRAHAMSON FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND
Daniel Ettedgui
DAVID AND SHEILA H. BROD FAMILY FUND
Mariam Zamansky
In honor of Ira Denenholz’ 75th birthday
JACK BUTWIN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Dottie Lipschultz, Jennifer Neuman, Marc Neuman and Seth Goldberg
Martin & Marilyn Lipschultz
In honor of Dorothy Lipschultz’s very special birthday
Don and Judy Schibel
In honor of Ira Denenholz’s special birthday
RITA AND RAY BUTWIN CAMP BUTWIN ENDOWMENT FUND
Sharon & Mike Posnansky
With best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to Beryl Berke
BY HAND AND HEART WORKSHOP
Angie and Edward Golden
Ira Haber
Josh & Sammi Steininger
In memory of Bernadine Rosenthal
FANTLE FAMILY FUND
Penny Schumacher
Mazal Tov to Betty and Herb Fantle on granddaughter’s engagement
BURT AND LUCILLE GARR FUND
Burt and Lucille Garr
With best wishes for a happy birthday to Michael Garr
With best wishes for a very happy birthday to Ross Plovnick
JACK AND LILLIAN GELLER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND FOR
CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Loren & Rosie Geller
In memory of Shirley Meshbesher Clein
With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Jerry Gottstein
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
Steve & Wendy Baldinger
In honor of Steve Lear
MICHAEL BENJAMIN GLASER FAMILY FUND FOR INCLUSION AND
ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMMING
Barry & Rena Glaser
In honor of David Sanders’ birthday
In honor of Fern Sanders’ birthday
With best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Frank Baron
David & Fern Sanders
With best wishes for a happy and healthy Pesach to Arlyne
& Joe Goldman
With best wishes for a happy and healthy Pesach to Heide
& Austin Frye
CAROL AND MARVIN JOHNSON FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND
Randi and Shelley Johnson
In memory of Glady Zisson
In memory of Mike Beugen
In memory of Mike Moheban
CY KASTER YOUTH HEALTH AND FITNESS FUND
Barbara Kaster
In honor of Mark Kaster’s very special award
PEARL AND JOSEPH KRAWETZ FAMILY HEBREW ULPAN FUND
E Leah Krawetz
In honor of Robert Bassian’s birthday
With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Dr. Mitch Einzig
HATTIE AND HENRY MAROFSKY ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
Stuart & Joann Marofsky
In memory of Shirley Pilch
In memory of Sofia Maisler
Sharon & Mike Posnansky
Joann & Stuart Marofsky’s grandson Jaron’s Bar Mitzvah
SHERMAN AND EVELYN MARRINSON MUSIC MEMORIAL FUND
Sharon and Bill Torodor
In memory of Evelyn Mogol Desnick
MIKE AND LOIS MOHEBAN ENDOWMENT FUND
Peter & Sue Stein
In memory of Mike Moheban
PASSOVER FOR ALL DRIVE
Anonymous
Early Childhood Room 116
Early Childhood Room 117
Early Childhood Room 118
Steven & Cathy Armstrong
Felix & Marianna Blyakher
Warren & Susanne Cohen
Dori Denelle
Andrew & Jenny Feldhamer
Ted & Jackie Flaum
Michael & Hannah Foldes
Thomas & Deborah Frishberg
Barry & Rena Glaser
Steve & Barbara Godes
Margaret Hilger
Joseph & Carolyn Kahn
Brian Krasnow
Max and Sophie Leventhal
Lois Newberger
Rosemary Palmer
Anna Marie Piccolo
Andrew & Barbara Pogoler
David Rischall & Flora Soumekh
Mira Udodovsky
Arnold & Harriet Usem
Jeremy Waldman & Judith Belzer
Gerald & Barb Wildes
RUTH AND IRVING PERLMAN FUND
Rollie & Stuart Shanedling
In memory of Glady Zisson
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This list acknowledges, with gratitude, contributions of $10 or more that were received in April 2015. If we
have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, please notify Evie Kamin at 651 + 255 4741 or Stacy Dockman
at 651 + 255 4730 and we will include a correction in the next issue of Attractions.
Thank you for your generous support of the St. Paul JCC’s funds and programs.

DONATIONS
MAX AND FELICIA SCHULZ FAMILY FUND
Marshall & Shirley Besikof
In memory of Barbara Kalmans’ dear friend Stephie
With best wishes for a happy birthday to Neil Covin
With best wishes for a very happy birthday to Lee Schlanger
STEVE SCHUMACHER FUND
Penny, Allie, Talia and Samara Schumacher
Wishing Gerry Schumacher a very happy birthday
ROSE AND CLARENCE SIEGEL & DIANNE AND LEIGHTON SIEGEL
FAMILY FUND
Sharon & Mike Posnansky
With best wishes for much joy and happiness to Dianne and Leighton
Siegel in their new home
SONNIE SILVERMAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND
Lisa Rosenfield
In memory of Sherman Garon
MARILYN AND RICHARD SMITH FUND
Keith Rutman Family
In memory of Richard Smith
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Bert & Paula Finkelstein
In memory of Margaret Stone
MICHAEL AND ERIN WALDMAN ENDOWMENT FUND
Michael & Erin Waldman
In memory of Barbara Minsberg
DR. JEFFREY WEINGARTEN MEMORIAL FUND
FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
Beth and Steve Snyder
Thinking of Aidan Weingarten and wishing him a happy birthday
JCC CORPORATE PARTNERS AND EVENT SPONSORS
Supporting the St. Paul JCC is more than good work…it’s good business!
612 Brew
7th Street Tavern/Bro-Tex
Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc.
AmeriPride
Anonymous
Augeo Marketing
Bill Lifschultz
Brushed Monkey
Chicago Lake Liquors
Collins Electrical Construction Co.
Coors Light
Crutchfield Dermatology
Durand and Associates Property
Management
E & J Gallo Winery
Edge Marketing and Promotional
Products
Ernest Fink Agency
Fidelity Bank
First Lawyers Trust Company
Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Herzl Camp
Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels
Industrial Surplus
Inver Grove Ford Lincoln
Kamin Wealth Management/
UBS Financial Services
Liberty Carton
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
Mairs & Power Inc. Investment
Services
Merrill Lynch
Newport Cold Storage
Paster Enterprises
PepsiCo Foodservice
Pinstripes
Press Law Office, PLLC
Prime General Contractors
Schechter Dokken Kanter
Sexton Printing
Shaller Family
Skadron Animal Hospital
So Low Grocery Outlet
SpeedPro Imaging St. Paul
Superb Meats of Minnesota
Sysco
Tecate
Tilsner Carton Company
Travel One
US Foods
Victory Parking, Inc.
West River Dental
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
Woodstone Renovations, LLC
Zamansky Professional Association
contacts
Penny Schumacher
Chief Advancement Officer
pschumacher@stpauljcc.org
651 + 255 4732
For more information on
becoming a corporate partner
or event sponsor, contact
Penny Schumacher.
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Michael Waldman
GENERAL INFORMATION:
651 + 698 0751
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651 + 255 4754
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Greater Twin Cities United Way and JCC Association of
North America.
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@stpauljcc
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CATCH SUNDAY NIGHT FEVER
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 • 5 PM
Reserve your tickets today by calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751.
Event proceeds to benefit our senior services programs.
ST. PAUL JCC SUMMER HOURS:
Monday – Thursday 5:30 am – 10 pm • Friday 5:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday noon – 6 pm • Sunday 7 am – 6 pm