2011 annual report.pdf - Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center

ANNUAL REPORT
2010/11
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Eric Donnenfeld, MD
President
Susan Bender
Executive Director
Letter From the President
Throughout Jewish tradition, we have always held women of valor in the highest regard. They are
leaders, strong in heart and in mind. Without them, our people would have fallen long ago. These
women are not just in the Torah scrolls; they among us in the community, working tirelessly
to bring hope to those in need and strengthening our people. Susan Bender is one of these
valorous women.
As a Jewish professional, Susan has epitomized the concept of tikkun olam, healing the world,
to both Sid Jacobson JCC and the North Shore of Long Island. Consider what the JCC would have
been like had Susan never stepped foot over the threshold. We would never have seen the rise of
such innovative Alzheimer’s and dementia programs like the Friendship Circle or Let’s Do Lunch.
We would not have the programs to offer to children with autism and other special needs. We
would not have the firm relationships and friendships with the Jewish community, whether they
be through synagogues or UJA-Federation of NY. Our building would have been 30,000 square
feet smaller and Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp would have been only a dream.
Susan Bender, like the original eshet chayil, is “a woman of valor... her value is far beyond
pearls.” I join the Board of Directors, the JCC staff and the entire community in wishing her good
luck in her future endeavors. Whatever her plans, she can be sure that she leaves behind a legacy
that will continue to affect us all for years to come.
Letter From the executive director
Eric Donnenfeld, MD
President
“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
After eighteen years at the helm of Sid Jacobson JCC, I am proud to look back on the enormous
change and growth that the years have brought to this organization. The JCC has become a
leader in the Jewish and secular communities by providing needed services to those who would
otherwise have nowhere else to turn. Our past accomplishments are truly exceptional, but I
believe that they serve as a springboard to an incredible future.
The JCC’s past growth, both in physical size and in programming, will lead to more expansion
within the organization. The purchase of Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp in 2008 has
allowed us to become a leader in Jewish day camping on Long Island. The campus will also be
the home of a new day care center, which will raise future generations in a nurturing, Jewish
environment. As always, the JCC will continue to build quality programming for participants of all
ages and abilities, from volunteer opportunities for teens and adults to enriching activities for
those with Alzheimer’s disease or children with special needs.
I will always cherish my years here as the highlight of an almost forty-year career in JCCs and I am
grateful to have had this opportunity. I am so proud to have contributed to such an exciting future
for this organization.
Susan Bender
Executive Director

celebrity Master of ceremonies ron Darling and
Speaker Kenia Nunez at the 16th annual auction
for Excellence. the auction boasted an attendance
of over 600 providing funding for vital social
service programs.
Board President Dr. Eric Donnenfeld, honoree
Executive Director Susan Bender and UJafederation
of New York’s Executive Vice President
and cEo John ruskay at the 5th annual Epicurean
Event. this year’s event honored Susan Bender,
who is retiring after 18 years of dedication and
leadership to the Jcc.
President
Eric Donnenfeld, MD
First Vice President
Debra Buslik
Vice Presidents
Ronald P. Cohen
Kathy Howard Jacobson
David Levy
Lawrence Magid
Nancy Waldbaum
secretary
Jodi Rosenthal
assistant secretary
Tracy Levy
treasurer
Michael Rosenbaum
assistant treasurer
Howard Kroplick
Board
Judy Baum
James Buslik*
Gordon Crane
Marleen Donnenfeld, MD
Jess Drabkin
Michael Feinsod
Robert Gladstone
Jeffrey Gould
Renée Haber
Jonathon C. Held*
Susan K. Held
Year at a GLance
children from the Early childhood center show off
books for kids in need collected during one of their
many tzedakah projects. the center is dedicated
to tikkun olam, healing the world.
”if you tell even one person what you learned here
about the needs of those with alzheimer’s Disease
and their families, then you have already made a
difference in their lives.”
– Barry Petersen, cBS New correspondent and
communication Service award recipient
at the friendship circle Luncheon
the event raises funds for frail elderly with
alzheimer’s and those with Young onset
alzheimer’s Disease.
BoarD of DirEctorS
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Steven Hess
Stuart Horowitz
Scott Jaffee
Dayle Katz
Lisa Knee
James Krantz
Jerome Kroll
David L. Levy
Sheree Levy
Gerald Marsden*
Steven Nemiroff
David Nussbaum
Doreen Peykar
Martin Rosenman
Brian Rubenstein
Andrew Sandler
Rebecca Schaja
Donna Schlessinger
Denise Silverberg
Ruth Slade
Debra Sutton
Maggie Tolkin
adVisory council
Bruce Belsky*
Frank Castagna
William Cohn
George Figliolia
Fredric Gould
Steven Krieger
Susan Levkoff*
Kathy Nadel*
Marvin Natiss*
Robert Rosenthal*
Barry Rubenstein
Marilyn Rubenstein
Honorees roger & Lisa Gladstone and family and
EarlyBirdcapital tikkun olam award recipient tony
fromer at the 25th annual Golf & tennis outing.
over time the outing has been responsible for raising
over $4 million for the Jcc community.
families at the Purim character Breakfast. the
breakfast was one of the most popular holiday
events this year, drawing families from all over
the community to participate. the ruth & Saul
Weinberger center for Jewish Life & Learning
holds many such programs for the entire Jewish
year.
David Sterling
Michael Weinberger*
Edward Wenger
Honorary Board oF
directors
Alan Berzin*
Roger Gladstone
Seymour Rudorfer*
Jeffrey Sands
Jeffrey Saporta
Howard Smith
executiVe director
emeritus
Milton B. Pinck, CSW, Z’’L
* Past President
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Development
www.sjjcc.org/giving
Sid Jacobson JCC continues to sustain a legacy of unique and
extraordinary programming. It is with sincere gratitude that
we would like to thank all those who have helped us to make a
difference in the lives of so many in our community who have no
where else to turn.
n The 25th annual Golf & tennis outing, presented by York
International Agency, was held on Monday, July 28, 2010 at
Glen Oaks Club. The honorees were Lisa and Roger Gladstone
and the Tikkun Olam award was presented to Tony Fromer.
Once again we had a successful Pro-Am Tennis Tournament,
chaired by Andrew Sandler. The event, co-chaired by Robert
Gladstone, James Krantz and David Nussbaum, raised over
$320,000 to support the JCC’s social service programs. This
year’s 26th Annual Golf & Tennis Outing’s honoree will be
martin rosenman. The event will take place on Monday,
August 1, 2011 at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club. A
special Man of Distinction award will be presented to david
nussbaum.
n On Saturday, February 12, 2011, the 16th annual auction for
excellence welcomed over 600 guests to a black and white
themed event which raised $660,000. This is the JCC’s single
largest fundraiser event. The monies raised helped:
• to send autistic children to our Camp Kehilla day camp and
vocation program
• to provide those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other related
dementias with our day program which also offers
respite to caregivers
• lend support to families coping with life-altering events such
as cancer diagnosis, death of a loved one or loss of a job
n Thursday, April 14, 2011 marked our 5th annual epicurean
event: an evening of Wine & Food tasting, chaired by Debra
Buslik and Nancy Waldbaum. This year we honored Jcc
executive director susan Bender upon her retirement. People
from around Long Island and New York City came to celebrate
her impact on the Jewish Community. This outstanding event’s
success was due, in no small part, to the support of mark
speigel of mark of excellence catering and mike douglas
of Post Wine & liquors. For the first time, this event had a
commemorative journal published to honor Susan. $250,000
was raised. The donations were matched by the Jacobson and
Gershwind families and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Foundation of Baltimore.
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Highlights
Beverly Gelb, Bs Director of Philanthropic Initiatives
Jeannie cardali, Bs Special Events Coordinator
christina dunalewicz Executive Assistant
n Our 8th annual Friendship circle luncheon was held on
Thursday, May 12, 2011. This event was co-chaired by Dayle
Katz and Ruth Slade, with Denise Silverberg as the founding
chair. This year’s honorees were lee and michael dubb. Barry
Petersen, CBS News correspondent and author of Jan’s Story,
was the Communications Service Award recipient. Norman
Schefer and Robert Goldberg of the Fay J. lindner Foundation
received the Tikkun Olam award. It was an extremely successful
fundraising event which ensured that our Alzheimer’s day
program, the Friendship circle, would continue its five daya-week
schedule. This luncheon also supports the let’s do
lunch program for people with young onset Alzheimer’s
disease and helps us continue our mission to maintain the
highest quality of life and remain a resource for those facing
critical challenges.
friendship circle Luncheon 2011: Michael Dubb – Honoree;
rita castagna – americana Manhasset; Norman Schefer,
the fay J. Lindner foundation and tikkun olam award
recipient and Lee Dubb – Honoree.
Fulfilling Our Mission
“The Strength to Strength program has pulled me
out of a very dark place. Without Randy, Susan
and the Strength to Strength [Cancer] support
group, I would sit alone at home every day.”
– S.B.

n the Bernice Jacobson day school & camp is becoming a remarkable 21st
century facility. It has enabled the JCC to reach further into the community
by providing services and programs to a greater number of people over
a broader geographical area. The JCC announced a challenge grant by
the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation of Baltimore to assist Sid
Jacobson JCC in the renovation and expansion of Bernice Jacobson Day
School & Camp. The renovations to this 15-acre facility enhance our
premiere camp promoting camping based on Jewish values and traditions
and gives us the ability to conduct year-round early childhood programs
and activities for constituents of all ages and abilities.
n Sid Jacobson JCC is thrilled to announce the naming of the Fay J. lindner
Foundation senior services center. The Fay J. Lindner Foundation has
always been a friend of the JCC, supporting programs for seniors, as well
as those diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimer’s disease.
n The JCC is building a legacy of extraordinary community service.
Every contribution of money, time and effort on the part of our Board,
professional staff, volunteers and benefactors makes a tremendous
difference in the lives of those in our community whom we serve.
Membership
www.sjjcc.org/members
2010/11
Highlights
n The JCC continues to provide financial aid to individuals
and families in our community who otherwise could not
afford the entire cost of membership and/or programs. This
year, the JCC awarded over $650,000 in membership and
program scholarships.
n A direct mail campaign to households in our catchment area
targeting different populations has resulted in many new
memberships and increased participation in programs.
n “March Membership Promotions Month” featured a free
Family Day that included various activities for the whole
family, a Fitness Open House that drew new and former
members and Member Appreciation Day, which was
dedicated to our members’ ongoing support.
n Membership continues to grow in several categories, with
the Teens increasing by 33% and College increasing by
15%.
n There was an increase in the amount of additional member
benefits, including free concerts, monthly Family Days,
special gifts and discounts on programs.
Did You
Know?
Gifts of any size are
welcome and appreciated,
and play a crucial role
in our ability to further
develop needed services to
all in our community.
sarah schmitt, ma Program Director of Membership
and Fitness
margot Brous, msW Membership Supervisor
debbie sellitti, Bs Membership Supervisor
Did You Know?
JCC members receive additional benefits
including free programs and discounts at
various local businesses in the area.
Fulfilling Our Mission
“Thank you so much for everything. I came to
you soon after I lost my husband and joined the
bereavement group. There I met a great group
of people and socialize on a regular basis. I also
come 3-4 times a week to exercise. You have
changed my life!”
– N. D.
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UJA-Federation of New York’s
Connect to Care
2010/11
Highlights
www.sjjcc.org/c2c
n Since its inception in March 2009, Nassau County Connect to
Care has assessed 980 clients and over 2,000 people have
attended c2c workshops and events.
n C2C continued community-wide networking events in its
second year. In November, Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation
hosted a networking event which opened with a discussion of
marketing oneself for success in today’s economy. In February,
C2C partnered with Merrick Jewish Center to hold a temp Job
Fair and networking event. This timely event capitalized on
the trend of temp to permanent work as well as providing a
networking opportunity for those involved.
n In the second year of C2C, long term unemployment issues
came to the forefront. In December, a Building resiliency
workshop focused on coping skills to address these concerns
and in January another workshop, new year new Goals, was
presented to help clients move forward with a new perspective.
n Also in February, NYLAG, a C2C partner, presented information
on Healthcare options. All government programs were
discussed as well as information on private health insurance.
Our C2C social worker also provided information on low cost
health services (for those who do not qualify for government
programs or who cannot afford to pay for private insurance)
provided at local Family Health Centers.
n In March, Rabbi Goloboy of Port Jewish Center, provided a Purim
program for C2C clients on using humor to cope with life’s
difficulties. This timely workshop provided C2C clients with an
enjoyable focus while also viewing their experiences from a
new perspective. Rabbi Goloboy’s entertaining presentation left
those in attendance satisfied and uplifted.
n Working with the AmeriCorps Volunteer Program, volunteers
from Connect to Care created care for thy neighbor, a program
which is geared towards mobilizing volunteers to give back
to those in need in our community. In partnership with the
Weinberger Center for Jewish Life and Learning Center, one
of the Care for Thy Neighbor projects included working with a
csa farm program to donate organic fruits and vegetables to a
family in need.
Peggy Jaeger, Bs Connect to Care Director
audrey dinstell, lcsW Connect to Care Social Worker
linda rosen, Ba Connect to Care Administrator
suzanne Feiner, PHr, ms ed. F•E•G•S Career Services
Did You Know?
UJA-Federation of New York’s Connect
to Care program offered free services
throughout New York City, Westchester
and Long Island, to 36,127 people from
April 2010–March 2011.
connect to care clients who found employment and shared
their story along with keynote speaker Jeff Goldberg at
the old Westbury Hebrew congregation Networking event.
Fulfilling Our Mission
“How can I thank each of you for what you did for
me? Without you I would have been in terrible shape
– your support, kindness and expertise kept me afloat
in a very difficult time.”
–B.C.

Gershwind/Jacobson
Health & Wellness Center
n Our Health & Wellness Center is
dedicated to making sure that working
out is a fun and personal experience.
This year, we installed a Jcc tV channel
in the weight and cardio rooms. We
have also put together a portrait wall
highlighting our JCC trainers and the
specialties that they offer.
n This year, the Health & Wellness Center
teamed up with PIC’s Strength to
Strength to raise funds to help expand
this free cancer wellness program for
adults, adding a third day to the weekly
classes.
n We piloted a temple sisterhood Fitness
outreach Program, sending some
of our top instructors in Zumba and
Pilates to local “sisterhoods” for a
complimentary exercise class. This not
only got the community moving, but
also gave us the chance to showcase
some of the great programs we have
here at the JCC.
n An annual “Group Exercise Survey” was
launched, allowing members to give us
feedback on our current programming
and let us know what else they would
like to see on our schedule. As a result,
we have added some great new classes
including Zumbatone, Barre fusion and
motivational spin.
n The Fitness Center remains fresh
and current with the purchasing
of additional spin bikes and other
equipment needs in order to
accommodate the growing number of
participants in all of our classes.
www.sjjcc.org/fitness
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Highlights
Did You Know?
Our 4th Annual 5K Run
raised funds for our
Strength to Strength cancer
wellness programming and
our autism programs.
n Since September, over 60 children
ages 6-12, members of the Glen Cove
Boys and Girls Club, took part in three
sessions of Project end (end needless
drowning) in the Jcc pool. Instruction
was provide by Red Cross certified
instructors with the support of the
aquatics staff and facilities at the Sid
Jacobson JCC, through a grant from the
United Way of Long Island.
n The Barracudas Swim Team had
another successful year. We have
expanded our program, implementing
dry-land training for the older age
groups to supplement our pool work.
n The infant and toddler swim classes
have continued its popular run and
have the highest enrollment of any
learn-to-swim program at the Jcc. It is
common to see the fathers having just
as much fun as their children in the
water.
Fulfilling Our Mission
sarah schmitt, ma Program Director of
Membership & Fitness
Heidi roussis, Bs Fitness Program Coordinator
adrian sadowski Personal Training Director
marjorie Waller Pilates Coordinator
marshall Kurland, Ba Aquatics Director
n The special needs aquatics swim
program, started with a donation from
the Gross family, has continued its
exemplary work with our participants.
This year, we have expanded our
program to include a special needs
swim team.
n The water workout class is the
highest attended JCC class of all time.
instructors routinely have 40+ people
in their classes, attracting a large
cross-section of our membership.
a training session in the Health
& Wellness center.
“A year later after joining the JCC, I’m completely hooked on my personal
training sessions. I have lost nearly 20 pounds. I completed a half marathon
in January and continue to run and exercise at the JCC. I feel great,
my back rarely hurts me and my knees never do. I think this is now an
established part of my routine and hope to continue it forever.”
– K.L.
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Bernice & Ira Waldbaum Family
Children's Center – Early Childhood
n Once again, we received our re-accreditation by the national
association for the education of young children (naeyc), the
nation’s leading association to ensure the quality of early childhood
education and care provided in programs for young children. This
accreditation demonstrates our commitment to achieving the
highest professional standard.
n By participating in new york state’s Quality stars Field test, we
received a grant to further educate our staff, allowing our teachers
to consistently be the best in their field.
n We established new partnerships with a variety of companies that
provide our children with quality music and sports opportunities
after school is over.
n This year’s Early Childhood Center Tzedakah theme was teamwork,
which brought our children together raise awareness and funds for
outside organizations. Our Tzedakah projects included hands-on
participation in collecting pajamas, food, winter wear and books
to be distributed to local children’s charities. donations were
also made to Hands on tzedakah, animal shelters, make a Wish
Foundation, JnF reservoir Fund and children’s Forest.
n In partnership with our volunteer Parent’s association, we hosted
our first couples night with over 50 couples participating. The
event raised funds for early childhood scholarship needs. The
organization continues to both raise money and help us to ensure
that no one who needs help is left behind.
room 12 enjoys singing Purim songs for parents in the auditorium
Gale Kaplan, ms Director of Early Childhood Services
allison okun, ms Assistant Director of Early
Childhood Services
micky Friedman Administrative Assistant
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Highlights
Fulfilling Our Mission
“We have raised more than
$7,000,000 over the last seven
years, but no dollars are more
meaningful than the $106 that
[the Early Childhood Center]
just sent us. The thought that
you could teach two-year-olds
that other children need help
leaves me speechless.”
– Chairman and CEO,
Hands on Tzedakah
Did You Know?
We offer a variety of
day care options for our
families who need it as
well as bus transportation.

Bernice & Ira Waldbaum Family
Children's Center – Youth
2010/11
Highlights
n The ACE after-school program has been a success for the
2010-2011 school year. We continue to offer a host of
enriching classes such as abrakadoodle creative arts class,
intro to digital arts, tae Kwon do, as well as science classes
that are taught by the long island science museum.
n New for this year, the Youth Services Department has
partnered with unlimited sports action of Port Washington,
which has helped build and enhance our after school sports
programs.
n Our satellite after-school programs at the Solomon Schecter
Day School, Port Washington School District and Herricks
School District continue to be wonderful places for children
to take enrichment classes such as Jr. engineering, tennis,
Ballet/Hip Hop and much more. These sites have been a place
where children can make new friends, learn new skills in safe
and structured environments while providing needed day care
for families.
Participants in the Youth after school abrakadoodle
class explore their inner artist.
elyse miller, ma, lcat, atr-Bc Director of
Youth Services
norma reisen Administrative Assistant for
Youth Services
Janet engelhardt Administrative Assistant for
Special Needs and Youth Services
Did You Know?
Between our onsite after school programs
and all of our off-site programs, we serve
over 570 children weekly!
n The Youth Services Department has a wonderful and dedicated
Parent committee that meets monthly to help develop new and
exciting programs both here at the JCC as well as at our satellite
locations.
n The Youth Action program, which enriches elementary-aged atrisk
students from the Roslyn community, obtained a grant for
the second year in a row from the office of Juvenile Justice and
congressman Gary ackerman. This grant allowed the program
to offer music, dance, sports, art and cartooning enrichment
activities, as well as academic assistance.
n summer streeters, our JCC day camp, has grown in numbers
over the past several years. We serve children grades K–6 and
have a wonderful CIT program for teens entering grades 9–10.
Among our camp staff we have certified teachers, licensed
therapists and well-trained youth professionals.
Fulfilling Our Mission
“My baseball and basketball classes are
awesome! My coaches are so cool and
teach me how to play better. The JCC
rocks!”
– M.L., 1st grader
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Buslik/Levy
Teen Services Center
www.sjjcc.org/teens
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n Sixty-nine teens participated in the
Tikkun Olam Vacation this year. teens
traveled to the Gulf coast to help
communities still suffering from the
consequences of Hurricane Katrina
and more recently affected by the oil
spill. The teens rebuilt houses in New
Orleans, cleared hurricane debris in
Mississippi, created food packages
for hungry children in Alabama,
and helped to establish community
gardens in Florida.
n The Fifth Annual Teen Charity Fashion
Show was a huge success! the show
raised over $8,000 for the Jcc teen
scholarship fund and sharsheret, an
organization that helps Jewish women
with breast cancer. A committee of
seven teens planned the entire event,
soliciting clothes and raffle prizes from
local stores, choreographing the show
and training the fifty teen models and
entertainers that participated.
n Nearly fifty teens participated in the
SMORES (Students Mentoring Other
Roslyn Elementary Students) program,
mentoring local underprivileged at-risk
youth who participate in the Jcc’s
youth action program. They helped
the children with homework and
participated in enrichment activities
with them. Thanks to a grant from
the Manhasset Community Fund’s
Greentree Good Neighbor Fund, the
teens were able to receive professional
training from educators and social
workers throughout the year, providing
skills and knowledge essential to being
a strong mentor. the teens also took
a greater leadership role, planning
their own enrichment activities for the
children and organizing a book drive,
collecting several hundred books to
add to the Youth Action library.
n teens performed over 10,000 hours
of community service this year at the
Jcc and in the community through
Jcc programs. They volunteered in the
after-school program with elementary
school children, the Shooting Stars
basketball program for children and
teens with special needs, the theatre
productions for children, and taught
swimming lessons in the Aquatics
Department. In the community, they
served dinner at a soup kitchen,
collected food for hungry families,
cleaned up a park, and helped
distribute prom dresses to young
women who could not otherwise afford
them.
n Teens and members of the community
collected over 600 prom dresses in
the annual dress drive, now a part of
the tikkun alliance of the north shore
(tans). A group of teen volunteers
from the JCC helped distribute these
dresses to over 1,700 girls at the Long
Island Volunteer Center’s annual Prom
Boutique.
Fulfilling Our Mission
2010/11
Highlights
Did You Know?
Over 400 teens from
more than 10 different
high schools and over 20
different synagogues did
community service with
the JCC this year.
teens paint a fence while restoring a
home that was destroyed by
Hurricane Katrina.
“The most meaningful community service was working on the house in
New Orleans. I liked working directly with the owner and seeing the
project from start to finish. I learned to appreciate what I have and
how much work still needs to be done.”
– Gulf Coast Road Trip Participant

Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center
for Jewish Life & Learning www.sjjcc.org/Jll
n Our weekly Tot Shabbat program
has been a wonderful way to bring
new families to the JCC. Every week,
parents, grandparents and children
enjoy movement, song, stories, challah
and grape juice as they celebrate
together. Families have gotten
involved with the Jcc, made new
friends and brought the songs and
celebration home.
n Young families of the JCC came
together to prepare for and enjoy
the Jewish holidays at the Seymour
Rudorfer Workshops for Families
and Children. Families celebrated
Chanukah with a screening of Shalom
Sesame, planted parsley on
Tu B’Shevat, journeyed through the
desert at our Mini-Maccabiah, and
explored their creativity at Iron Chef –
Passover Edition! more than 80 people
baked hamentaschen and participated
in a Purim spiel at our Purim character
Breakfast, which was judged by many
to be the best Purim event ever held at
the JCC!
Fulfilling Our Mission
“Tot Shabbat has inspired me to make
Shabbat dinner at home. My kids love
the songs and sing them all week!”
– R.O.
n The JCC hosted hundreds of adult
learners at the Herbert Tarr North
Shore Institute this past fall and
dozens of others broadened their
Jewish connections through language
and study with Beginner’s Hebrew
with Mira Barufka, Beginner and
Intermediate Hebrew Ulpan with Dorit
Gryn, and Yiddish conversation with
Ruth Solomon. Many adults came
together to study Jewish texts and
traditions in classes such as “Our
Mothers: The Matriarchs,” “Adam and
Eve: Stories of the First Couple,” and
“Ask-A-Rabbi” with Lina Zerbarini,
Director of Jewish Life and Learning,
and for Taste of Torah, with Lina and
community rabbis.
n Lina led Jewish Storytimes at Barnes &
Noble of Manhasset before holidays,
bringing the JCC into the community
and inviting the community to the JCC!
storytimes have brought families to
other Jcc programs.
rabbi lina Zerbarini Director of Weinberger Center
for Jewish Life & Learning
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Highlights
Did You Know?
The Jewish Life and Learning
Center has led the JCC in
a Greening Initiative after
receiving the prestigious
Jewish Greening Fellowship,
a joint project of the Isabella
Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
and UJA-Federation, funded by
UJA-Federation’s Commission on
Jewish Identity and Renewal.
n The Weinberger Center for Jewish Life
and Learning and the Jack Nadel Social
Services Center/Special Needs hosted
a model seder for people with special
needs and their families. This is the
first event of a significant initiative to
enable inclusion of people and families
with special needs in the Jewish life of
our community.
the Early childhood center celebrates
israeli independence Day.
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Adult Center
n The Adult Center expanded its focus
this year beyond baby boomers to
include a wider range of adults in
its programs. The committee has
expanded to reflect this new focus as
well.
n Through partnering with both internal
and external groups in our community,
the adult center has helped more
people to connect with the Jcc. With
these partnerships, we were able to
bring the community more exciting
opportunities, including:
• Race to Nowhere, a film about the
pressures faced by teenagers in
highly competitive school districts,
shown in conjunction with the
cultural arts department and
several local school districts.
• A trip to the brand new Museum
of American Jewish History in
Philadelphia, brought about with
the Fay J. lindner senior services
center and Partners in caring
synagogues.
• The formation of a new committee
to plan the Jcc’s first ever dog
festival, to be held on Columbus
Day weekend.
n We continue to research what our
members need. Based on feedback, we
are now offering highly successful one
time classes. Additionally, we offered
day trips with special components,
such as a backstage tour at the
ballet or a talkback after a Broadway
performance.
www.sjjcc.org/adults
n The Adult Center always stays current
with the hot trends to plan fundraisers
for our community. these fundraisers
act as vehicles for educating the public
about the services offered at the Jcc.
n The tikkun alliance of the north
shore (tans) held their 2nd Annual
Campaign Against Hunger in January,
which fed hundreds of families and
distributed coats and cold weather
accessories. In April, TANS partnered
with long island Volunteer center on
the 17th Annual Prom Boutique. TANS
collected over 600 dresses and prom
accessories as part of a Prom Boutique
for 1,700 girls from across Long Island.
yvette Bergman, mBa director of adult Programs
2010/11
Highlights
Did You
Know?
The Adult Center has
a multi-generational
Advisory Council that
meets once a month
throughout the year to
brainstorm and plan
programming targeted
towards the needs of the
community.
Participants in the one-time flower arranging class.
Fulfilling Our Mission
“The ‘one time’ classes are perfect. No stress. No big
commitment, and I can be home when the kids come home
from school.”
– G.T.

The Fay J. Lindner Foundation
Senior Services Center
www.sjjcc.org/seniors
n We are very appreciative of the the Fay J.
lindner Foundation for naming the Senior
Services Center.
n The Friendship Circle Program assisted
over 120 families with the care of seniors
who are frail and or cognitively impaired.
n The Lets Do. .. Series continues to be
the first program of its kind to serve
individuals in their 30s, 40s and 50s with
young onset dementia including frontal
temporal lobe dementia and alzheimer’s
disease.
n The G.E.M.S. (Group Educational Memory
Strengthening) Program has served more
than 30 members this year. GEMS began
with a startup grant from the monies
raised by our Auction for Excellence.
n The JCC partnered with The Bristal,
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and
North Shore/LIJ Health Systems to hold
CARE DAY 2010, which provided important
information about senior care to over 120
caregivers and professionals.
n The Town of North Hempstead’s Aging in
Place initiative, Project independence,
opened its fourth location in January
2011 at sid Jacobson Jcc. The areas
served are Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Roslyn
Harbor, Roslyn Estates, East Hills, East
Williston, Albertson, Greenvale and Old
Westbury.
Programs made possible in part by
UJA Federation of New York.
2010/11
Highlights
n the senior services care manager
provided intensive support that includes
home visits and telephone follow ups to
approximately 175 caregivers, helping to
prevent caregiver burnout.
n The senior adults in the Knitzvah program
are knitting hats to be donated to the
Brooke Jackman Foundation. The hats
will be given out in backpacks for less
fortunate children in September.
connie Wasserman, lcsW assistant executive director
donna shulman, BsW director of senior Programs
taylor Herbert, lmsW director of specialized senior Programs
Kathy Garneau, lmsW senior services social Worker
Did You
Know?
Over 120 caregivers
and professionals
attended our
annual Care Day
Symposium on
November 21, 2010.
a friendly game of balloon volleyball in the GEMS ii program, which serves
frail elderly and cognitively impaired seniors.
Fulfilling Our Mission
“It was very difficult telling my 7 year-old why mommy
doesn’t remember who he is anymore. Thank God for Let’s
Do Lunch – the only place where my 42 year-old wife
could fit in.”
– T.R.
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PerFormance & Visual arts
n The 2010—2011 Author
Breakfast and Book
Signing Series had over
500 attendees and four
outstanding authors:
HBo writer richard Price,
author of Lush Life; Julie
orringer, author of the
blockbuster The Invisible
Bridge; Joel chasnoff,
Julie orringer
comedian and author of The 188th Crybaby Brigade; and
cathleen schine, author of The Three Weissmanns of
Westport, named by The New York Times as one of 2010’s
most notable books.
n Irene and Ronald Cohen Spotlight Speaker Series featured
lorraine lotzof abramson, who discussed her memoir, My
Race: A Jewish Girl Growing Up Under Apartheid in South
Africa and naomi ragen, commentator and bestselling author
of eight books, who graciously gave us a sponsors reception
prior to her speaking engagement.
n The Accidental Advocate, a documentary about the politics
and potential of stem cell research, was featured during a
special showing. We were joined by the director/producer
and star of the film and partnered with the nassau region of
Hadassah for an educational, inspiring and moving evening.
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Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
Did You Know?
We have played host to a variety of
well-known authors thanks to the
input and hard work of a dedicated
group of volunteers.
the Yankles, one of the films at the 2011 randi &
Bruce Pergament film festival.
n Live the Chai Life! The 18th Anniversary of the Randi & Bruce
Pergament Jewish Film Festival will return with films that are
international in scope. We screen documentaries and feature
films along with relevant speakers and this year expanded
our offerings to include a comedy and shorts. We continue
with our saturday evening film.
n This year we were able to attract new sponsors that enabled
us to continue bringing innovative films to the JCC.
Fulfilling Our Mission
“I really enjoyed viewing [Race to Nowhere],
which I heard so much about. Very thought
provoking and disturbing. There are no easy
answers here, but at least it opens up some
complicated issues for discussion. Thanks for
helping make it available to the community.”
– J.K.

2010/11
Highlights
tHeatre arts
n Summer Stock 2010 truly exemplified
the spirit of teamwork as children
from 5–17 years old worked together
to perform a charming production of
Cinderella. the younger children were
nurtured and encouraged by the older
teens, who were mentored by our
enthusiastic professional staff. the
results were a summer of theatre fun
for all.
n Our Broadway workshops in
collaboration with A Class Act, NY
brought long island’s own trent
Kowalik, the tony-award winning
original Billy elliot, to the JCC.
Children from 7–16 years old were
inspired and challenged by Trent while
learning new performance skills.
n The newly formed Sid Jacobson
Community Players, an
intergenerational theatre troupe,
combined the talents of our adult, teen
and pre-teen thespians and heated up
the stage in a rousing production of
Guys and Dolls.
n In February, the Jcc teen Glee club
debuted, showcasing the talents of
middle and high school students.
The club, which brought together
typical and special needs teens had
performances in both the Rubenstein
Theatre and The Bristal in East Meadow
n In March, our Children’s Theatre
Ensemble (Grades 3–6) played to
sold-out audiences in a delightful
production of The Wizard of Oz. The
budding performers in Grades K–2
closed the season in an original
musical revue, Disney on Broadway.
the dedication and expertise of
our professional staff contribute to
the overwhelming success of each
participant. The children continue to
thrive as they develop creatively and
learn to work collaboratively.
Fulfilling Our Mission
“You did an amazing job of spotlighting each
child, yet it was a wonderful ensemble cast. It
was truly fabulous to see my daughter run into
my arms after the show as she was so elated with
her accomplishments. She couldn’t have done it
without you and your exceptional staff. Thanks
for all your hard work. My daughter had so much
fun and is already talking about next year.”
– S. A.,
elyse ingber, mlis director of Performance & Visual arts
susan Kalman, Ba director of theatre arts
susan seelig, ms director of Judaic shop & Gallery
art Gallery
n The Art Gallery continued to provide
thought-provoking shows for the halls
of the JCC. The shows included works
by carol Benisatto, a juried exhibition
addressing the theme of Tikkun Olam
and a visual trip around the world
with dr. alan sloyer’s moments in
time: a Photographic Journey, with all
proceeds donated to charities.
Did You Know?
Several of our students are
now being represented by
top New York City talent
agents and managers
through their participation
in our Broadway
workshops with
A Class Act, NY.
children’s theatre Presents the Wizard of oz
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Jack Nadel Social Services Center
Partners in carinG (Pic)
n UJA-Federation of NY’s Partners In
Caring at Sid Jacobson JCC continues to
grow. This year, the recently rebranded
program (formerly known as Partners
In Community Care) continued its role
as an important community resource,
adding a 15th partner synagogue in
Temple Israel of Great Neck. Partners
in caring services are now available to
over 7,000 families in our north shore
Jewish community.
n eighty synagogue lay leaders, staff
and clergy attended the 2nd annual
caring conference. In an effort to help
support and strengthen leadership
and volunteerism in the synagogues,
attendees studied with respected
Jewish communal leaders.
n Individual Counseling and Referral:
each month about 100 people contact
the Partners in caring Warmline.
Facing a myriad of challenges,
including bereavement, marital
concerns, caregiving, parenting, cancer
and illness, many have received shortterm
individual counseling or have
been referred to Partners In Caringapproved
support services in the
Jewish and greater community.
n Support Services: over 250 people
participated in a Partners in
caring support Groups, including
Bereavement, Separation and
Divorce, Caregiver and Singles. The
growing Strength to Strength: Cancer
Wellness program is free to the entire
community. Strength to Strength is
funded by a generous donation from
the Beth C. Tortolani Foundation.
n Synagogue Support: Over the
past year, we have held parenting
workshops in early childhood and
religious school programs, held
consultations with educators and
teachers, performed classroom and
student observations and teamtaught
student classes on issues of
values and ethics with educators and
clergy. For clergy and synagogue
professionals, we have been a valuable
resource and tool.
2010/11
Highlights
Did You
Know?
Partners In Caring has been
the leading force in helping
build stronger connections
between the JCC, area
synagogues and our caring
Jewish community.
clergy, staff and community leaders at the November Pic caring conference
Fulfilling Our Mission
“When I lost my husband I didn’t know where to turn. I found help
when my the rabbi suggested Partners In Caring. I joined a support
group and met others who had similar experiences. In time, I reconnected
with friends in the synagogue Sisterhood. I am now active in my shul, at
the JCC and recently I began dating. Partners In Caring helped me when
I needed it most. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”
L.C.

stuart Botwinick, ma assistant executive director
michelle laser, lcsW Program director of special needs
susan Broxmeyer, lcsW, acsW Pic clinical social Work supervisor sharon Hanover, msW director of special needs s.o.u.r.c.e.
audrey J. Bernstein, lmsW Pic social Worker
and r.a.V.e. services
randy Hight, lmsW Pic social Worker danielle slade, Ba assistant director of special needs s.o.u.r.c.e. and r.a.V.e. services
margy ringelheim, lmsW Pic social Worker
lisa Warren, lcsW special needs center social Worker
stacy denison, Bs assistant supervisor of after-school respite Program
sPecial needs
n The After-School Respite Program for
students on the autism spectrum and
other Developmental Disabilities is in
its 15th year at the Sid Jacobson JCC!
In the fall of 2010, we incorporated
components of our award winning
BOOST program into the After-School
Respite Program. after-school
activities are now structured based on
the teaccH method of providing visual
supports and activity schedules. The
addition of this structure has allowed
us to add new activities to the program
such as cooking, group games such
as Hang-man and Pictionary, and
conversation activities designed
to help students to improve their
social and communication skills. The
students and their parents love the
changes and feel that it has added new
life and more structure into an already
wonderful and successful program.
n The Shooting Stars basketball
program continues to grow and is one
of the most popular Special Needs
programs at the Sid Jacobson JCC!
This basketball program on Sunday
mornings is designed to teach special
needs children and teens the skills of
basketball. With the help of over 100
high-school volunteers, who function
as 1-on-1 peer mentors, approximately
60 special needs students were able
to participate in this program. Some
of the older program participants, who
have mastered many of the skills of the
sport, formed a JCC team and began to
compete in games against other teams
on Saturday afternoons.
the Special Needs Department rocked out
at the flame concert, a band of individuals
with special needs!
n This past summer at Camp Kehilla, new
specialists with expertise in the field
of special needs were incorporated
including art therapy, music therapy,
yoga, dance, drama therapy, and tae
kwon do.
n Kehilla Saturdays 2010–2011 really
took off its second year. With over
40 kids participating we expanded
the program to run twice a month.
This program gives a family respite
and allows our campers to come to a
safe, fun and supportive environment
where they get to spend quality time
socializing with their Camp Kehilla
friends.
n The Special Needs Center, in
collaboration with ClearVision
Optical in Hauppauge, held its first
“art angels” art auction reception
on March 10. Groups such as the
After-School Respite program, Girls
Just Wanna Have Fun, Wednesday
Adult Social Group and Kehilla
Saturday Mini Day Camp program
created masterpieces that could be
displayed at ClearVision Optical for
our Art Auction Fundraiser. The funds
Did You Know?
The Special Needs
Department had its first
annual art auction fundraiser,
“Art Angels” to showcase
the of over 30 special needs
children, teens and young
adults. Made possible by a
grant from monies raised at
our Auction for Excellence.
benefited the Special Needs Center.
Each artist took pride in their artwork
and was excited to be included in
something so important.
n On March 26, Special Needs
Department hosted “Flame,” the band,
live in concert at the JCC. Flame, made
up of 11 people with developmental/
physical disabilities, is capturing
the world’s attention. At the event,
there was dancing in the aisles and
great music. The band’s performance
engaged the audience and everyone
began dancing and having a wonderful
time. This was truly an inspirational
and inclusive evening for all!
Fulfilling Our Mission
“Each day my child spends
at Camp Kehilla, I see a
renewed strength in him.”
– K.N.
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Bernice Jacobson Day School
& Camp www.sjjcc.org/bernicejacobson
n Over the past year, we have
continued to improve the facilities
at Bernice Jacobson Day School and
Camp, including a renovated arts
Pavilion and Junior sports Fields.
Our renovated Arts Pavilion allows
campers to participate in new activities
such as jewelry making, pottery and
woodworking. The Junior Sports
Fields gives our youngest campers the
opportunity to learn athletic skills on
smaller, age appropriate fields.
n camp Jacobson at robin Hood (cJrH)
had an incredible second summer
with over 420 campers, ages 3–17.
Each day our campers participated in
two daily swims, instructional sports
led by Unlimited Sports Action in Port
Washington, creative arts programs
and interactive theme days. Highlights
from the 2010 summer include
welcoming three Israeli staff members
to our camp and having them teach
our campers and staff about life in
Israel; Camp Jacobson’s Got Talent, our
talent show where staff and campers
exhibited their skills; Around the
World Day, where campers learned
new games and made creative arts
projects from various countries; the
Drama Club’s production of The Little
Mermaid on the main stage at Sid
Jacobson JCC; and great entertainers
visiting camp, including Mad Science
and Unique Entertainment.
Fulfilling Our Mission
2010/11
Highlights
n Jewish values and ideals helped guide
the programs and activities at CJRH.
Social awareness was a common
theme throughout the summer as
campers and staff participated in the
Day of Caring and Sharing, which
included making projects for local
nursing homes and overseas armed
forces; our yearly Walk for Breast
cancer, where our camp community
raised over $1,800 for the avon Walk
for Breast cancer and sharsheret, a
Jewish organization helping those
affected by breast cancer; and a School
Supply drive helping children less
fortunate in the area.
two campers practicing dribbling drills
at cJrH’s basketball program, run by
Unlimited Sports action.
“Your staff has been wonderful in getting my son to be involved
in activities and meeting the other boys in his group. You have
surpassed all of my expectations of what a camp staff is, and I am
truly thankful to you for setting my son up for success”
– CJRH Parent of a ten-year-old camper
Paul isserles, msW assistant executive director
Gale Kaplan, ms director of early
childhood services
steve miller, aas assistant camp director
matt dorter, BFa assistant camp director
n Over the past year, BJdsc has had over
400 children participate in our yearround
activities, including birthday
parties, after-school programs, family
events and special programs.
n community service experience (cse)
campers gave back to the community
by participating in social action
projects including volunteering at
Stanley Isaacs Center and working
with at-risk youth, beach cleanup
at Caumsett State Park and feeding
and grooming abandoned animals at
Double D Bar Ranch.
Did You
Know?
Bernice Jacobson
Day School &
Camp will be home
to a new infant and
toddler daycare
program starting in
the fall of 2011.

senior manaGement
susan Bender, ma
Executive Director
Joni cohen, Ba
Associate Executive Director
susan Banco, lcsW
Associate Executive Director
elaine Kobil, ms, mBa
Controller
stuart Botwinick, ma
Assistant Executive Director
Paul isserles, msW
Assistant Executive Director
connie Wasserman, lcsW
Assistant Executive Director
Did You
Know?
sarah schmitt, ma
Program Director of
Membership and Fitness
Gale Kaplan, ms
Director of Early Childhood
Services
deVeloPment
Beverly Gelb, Bs
Director of Philanthropic
Initiatives
Jeannie cardali, Bs
Special Events Coordinator
ProGram staFF
tammy afanasewicz
Adult Day Program Staff
michael alestra
Adult Day Program Staff
yvette Bergman, mBa
Director of Adult Center
audrey Bernstein, lmsW
PIC Social Worker
margot Brous, msW
Membership Supervisor
susan Broxmeyer, lcsW,
acsW
PIC Supervisor, Clinical Social
Work Supervisor
audrey dinstell, lmsW
Connect to Care Social Worker
Kathy Garneu, lmsW
Senior Services Social Worker
sharon Hanover, msW
Director of Special Needs
S.O.U.R.C.E. and R.A.V.E.
Services
taylor Herbert, msW
Director of Specialized
Programs
randy Hight, lmsW
PIC Social Worker
elyse ingber, mlis
Director of Performance and
Visual Arts
Peggy Jaeger, Bs
Director Connect to Care
susan Kalman, Ba
Theatre Arts Director
marshall Kurland, Ba
Aquatics Director
michelle laser, lcsW
Program Director of Special
Needs
elyse miller, ma, lcat, atr-
Bc
Director of Youth Services
allison okun, ms
Assistant Director of Early
Childhood Services
Kate Perelman, Ba
Public Relations Coordinator
margy ringelheim, lmsW
PIC Social Worker
linda rosen, Ba
Connect to Care Administrator
Heidi roussis, Bs
Assistant Fitness Director
adrian sadowski, Bs
Personal Training Director
susan seelig, ms
Fine Arts Director
debbie sellitti
Membership Supervisor
donna shulman, BsW
Director of Senior Programs
danielle slade, Ba
Assistant Director of Special
Needs S.O.U.R.C.E. and
R.A.V.E. Services
marjorie Waller
Group Exercise Coordinator
rabbi lina Zerbarini, m.H.l.
Director of Weinberger Center
for Jewish Life & Learning
Bernice JacoBson day
scHool & camP
Paul isserles, msW
Assistant Executive Director
matt dorter, BFa
Assistant Director of Camp
Jacobson at Robin Hood
steve miller, aas
Assistant Director of Camp
Jacobson at Robin Hood
Gale Kaplan, ms
Director of Early Childhood
Services
suPPort
christina dunalewicz
Executive Assistant
Janet engelhardt
Administrative Assistant for
Special Needs and Youth
micky Friedman
Early Childhood Admin. Asst.
catherine Hendricks
Assistant Bookkeeping
Supervisor
Karen Josephs
Office Manager
lauren lamboy
Membership Bookkeeper
maureen merz, aas
Graphic Designer
norma reisen
Youth Services Admin. Asst.
caren scherer, Bs
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
cassandra singh
Assistant Bookkeeper
Pamela strenger, Bs
Graphic Designer
customer serVice
Kathy arnoux
Janice cruz
Vanessa eggers
melissa Felsen
Justin Friedman
therese Kaplan
larissa moore
leslie morris
olesia Palumbo
shadena Peele
Patricia schneider
Facilities
manaGement
Pat Gervasio
Facilities Manager
Jimmy o’Brien
BJDSC Facilities Manager
Victor Figueroa
Housekeeping Supervisor
Julio soplin
Housekeeping
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FINANCIALS
exPenditures on a casH Basis
(other than Camp Jacobson)
Temporarily Restricted
Fund for New Initiatives
(BASICS)
Wenger Center
for the Arts
Adults Center
Senior Center
Camp Jacobson
Costs
September-June
Capital Expense
Interest
EXPENDITURES on a cash basis
$5,625 0.0%
$48,885 0.4%
$94,759 0.8%
$209,737 1.7%
$97,767 0.8%
$343,272 2.8%
$119,262 1.0%
$362,079 3.0%
$474,204 3.8%
$479,338 4.0%
$670,133 5.4%
$550,975 4.6%
$948,427 7.6%
$1,020,909 8.5%
$806,503 6.5%
$796,800 6.6%
$1,019,666
BERNICE JACOBSON DAY SCHOOL & CAMP
$121,000 1.0%
$90,000 0.7%
$487,480 3.9%
$605,512 5.0%
$338,000 2.7%
$410,000 3.3%
$1,395,210 11.2%
8.5%
$1,326,020 10.7%
$1,281,167 10.7%
$1,329,341 10.7%
$1,444,891 12.0%
$1,747,975 14.1%
$1,654,314 13.8%
$2,171,701 17.5%
$2,144,136 17.8%
CURRENT YEAR PROJECTED
7/1/10–6/30/11 Total $12,429,417
(excluding mortgage and loan principal payments of $830,000)
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
7/1/11–6/30/12 Total $12,027,671
(excluding mortgage and loan principal payments of $630,000)

sources SOURCES oF Funds OF FUNDS on a cash basis
on a casH Basis
Fundraising
(net of direct expenses)
$55,000 0.4%
$50,000
0.4%
$79,672 0.6%
$82,900
0.6%
$6,550 0.1%
$6,550
$439,284 3.4%
0.1%
$2 million
$1,500,000 11.6%
$1,550,000 11.9%
$1,268,028 9.8%
$1,297,390 9.9%
$927,807 7.1%
$856,442 6.6%
$675,326 5.2%
BERNICE JACOBSON DAY SCHOOL & CAMP
$1,709,457 13.2%
$1,308,275 10.0%
Camp Jacobson
$1,518,028 11.7%
Program Fees $1,794,000 13.7%
September-June $29,000 0.2%
Program Fees $249,000
1.9%
$4 million
CURRENT YEAR PROJECTED
7/1/10–6/30/11 Total $12,978,919
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
7/1/11–6/30/12 Total $13,059,856
$6 million
$5,210,051 40.1%
$5,426,015 41.5%
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Thank you to our 2010/11 Contributors
(of $500 or More)
2 Feet Productions, Inc.
A Team Drywall LLC
A&R Electrical Maintenance, Inc.
A. Sanita Concerte & Construction
Inc.
Lorraine Aaron
Joshua Abrams
ARC Excess & Surplus, LLC
Academy Fence Co. Inc.
Accessory Zone
Adams & Company Real Estate, LLC
Barbara Albinder
Alfred J. Lippman Foundation
All Island Cleaning Corp.
All Points
Catherine Allen
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Americana Manhasset
Ameritrans Capital Corp.
Amsterdam House CCRC Elaine
Lucchesi
Amertex Textile Services
The Amsterdam at Harborside
Jonathan Anapol
Jacqueline L. Anscher
Russ & Michelle Appel
Astoria Federal Savings
Atria Glen Cove
Autism Speaks
Axelrod and Cherveny, Architects,
P.C.
B&N Custom Kitchens LLC
BWD Group LLC
Babylon Iron Works Inc.
Bancker Construction Corp.
Ron & Judy Baron
Barrett Bonacci & Van Weele Cons.
Sheila Barth
Barry & Denise Bass
Bass Plumbing & Heating Corp.
Peter & Judy Baum
Florence Baumoel
Bedford Contruction
Beechwood Homes
Howard & Deborah Belford
Robert Benach
Jack & Susan Bender
BenefitMall
Berdon LLP
Sol & Miriam Berg
Daniel Berman
Jay & Jill Bernstein
Bertsand Plumbing Corp.
Bill Court Roofing
Bissett Nursery Group
Blackstone Stationers, Inc
Michael Blaymore
Stanley & Jane Blum
Roger & Charlotte Blumencranz
Eric & Lisa Blumencranz
Stanley Bogen
Paolo & Allison Bolognese
Martin Bookstein
Borg & Borg, Inc.
David & Alice Brand
Brentwood Door Co. Inc.
Bristal Assisted Living
Bert & Muriel Brodsky
L Z Brokerage
Gary & Reina Bronz Painitng Corp
Joel & Deborah Brooks
Laurel Buchbinder
Builders Group
Building Material Corp.
Kevin & Lynn Burch
Patricia Burns
James & Debra Buslik
J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation
C.A.C. Industries
CB Interiors, Inc.
CLK Properties
C.M.D. Woodworking Corp.
CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
C.W. Post
Peter & Ilene Calabretta
Cambr Charitable Foundation
Cameron Engineering & Assoc.
Camp Isabella Freedman Inc
Capital One
Frank & Rita Castagna
Castlewood Apparel Corp.
Certified Interiors, Inc.
Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
Channel Drive Service Station Inc.
Charity Buzz Inc.
Shari Cherne
Chubb Group of Insurance
City and County Paving Corp.
Saul & Sandra Clair
Mark & Susan Claster
Albert Cohen
Fern Cohen
Harry Cohen
Mark & Margy Cohen
Nancy Cohen
Ronald & Irene Cohen
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Co.
Steven & Barbara Cooper
Deirdre Costa Major
Gordon Crane
D&M Concrete
Ron Darling
Troy David
Paul Davidson
Deer Park Stairbuilding & Millwork
Co., Inc.
Robert & Lynn Delman
Victor Diaso
Distinguished Flooring Inc.
The Donna Karan Company
Eric & Marleen Donnenfeld
Jeffrey & Ileen Doppelt
Howard & Lori Dorman
Jess & Eva Drabkin
Drew A. Katz Foundation
Ralph Schneider & Jean Dubson
Morris Dweck
E.D.B. Construction Corp.
EarlyBird Capital
Craig Effron
George Ehrnstein
Richard Eisenberg
Mark & Susan Elowsky
Emcor Air Conditioning
The Equity Group
Estelle’s Dressy Dresses
Estreich & Company, Inc.
Evian Aluminum Siding
F&G Concrete & Brick Management
Group
The Fay J. Lindner Foundation
The Gould-Shenfeld Family
Foundation
Andrew & Audrey Feiner
Feinstein Iron Works, Inc.
Jaren & Stephanie Feldman
Gaspar Ferrara
Finishing Touches by Lynch
Construction
Ray & Donna Finkelstein
Laurie Finkelstein
Fire Sprinkler Associates
First Long Island Investors
Joel & Irene Fisher
Fishman and Tobin, Inc.
Jerry & Judy Fishman
Distinguished Flooring Inc.
Florence Building Materials
Joel & Jacki Florin
Bob Flynn
Scott & Laurie Fortunoff
Barry & Florence Friedberg
Eric Friedfeld-Gebaide
Robert & Ann Fromer
Tony Fromer
Scott Fugel
Howard & Judie Ganek
Garden City Schools
Jessica Garmise
Joseph & Beatrice Garten
Gassman, Baiamonte, Betts &
Tannenbaum P.C.
Genmar Electrical
Gershwind Family Foundation
The Gezunters
Robert & Shawn Gladstone
Gladstone Law Group
Robert & Arlene Goldberg
Golden Eagle Framing, LLC
Cori & Sandra Goldfarb
Adam & Elise Goldsmith
Bob & Judy Goldstein
Philip & Denise Goodman
Michael & Lola Goodstein
Lola Goodstein
David Gordon
Craig & Victoria Gothelf
The Gould-Shenfeld Family
Grace Hidary Foundation
Allan Greenblatt
Estate of Abraham Gross
Alice Gross
Joan Witkin Gross
Adam & Renee Haber
Sinclair & Sharon Haberman
Hampton Drainage, Inc.
William & Amy Handwerker
Wayne & Leslie Hauser
Andre & Elisa Hazlewood
Healthplus Inc.
Jonathon & Susan Held
Warren & Kathy Hellman
Henry Doneger Assoc.
Herman Kay/Mystic, Inc.
Herricks School District
Steven & Karen Hess
Hess Corporation
Andrew & Allison Hollander
Rita Horn
Richard & Heidi Horowitz
Hudson Insulation Supply of NY LLC
Hudson Valley Bank
Jodi Imperato
Ironshore Management Inc.
J&M Gutter Tech Inc.
Howard & Arlene Jacobs
Jacobson Family Foundation
Mitchell & Kathy Jacobson
Jafco Group Inc.
Scott & Amy Jaffee
Jet Capital Investors
Jewish Greening Fellowship Isabella
Freedman, Inc.
Jewish Social Action Month
Jewish Women’s Foundation
John McGowan & Sons
William Johnston
Michelina Jones
K. Moon & Star Inc.
Edward & Gwen Kalikow
Alan & Elizabeth Kaplan
Jeff & Linda Kaplan
Michael & Dayle Katz
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation
Katzman, Weinstein & Co
Louis Keller & Associates
Todd Keller
Kenneth Cole Foundation
Kid-Fit
Rita Kimmelman
Barry Kingston
Beth Kirshner
Robert & Caryn Klafter
Kleet Lumber Co., Inc.
Craig & Jill Koenigsberg

Caleb Koeppel
Elaine Kofsky
Eric Konigsberg
James & Lori Krantz
Jerome & Janet Kroll
William Kronenberg
Howard & Rosalind Kroplick
Mark Kugelman
L.I.S. Custom Designs, Inc.
Jeffery & Nancy Lane
Patricia Lange
Larrin Management Co.
Arnie & Jodi Lashin
Curtis & Jamie Launer
Laura Lavin
Law Offices of Ann Margaret Carrozza
Leeds Foundation
Charles Lefkowitz
Steven & Rachel Lefkowitz
Lyle & Karen Leipziger
Evan & Ramona Leonard
Edwin & Harriet Levine
Mark & Susan Levitt
David & Rita Levy
David & Tracy Levy
Michael & Elinor Levy
Edwin Levy
The Fay J. Lindner Foundation
Scott & Jodi Lipkin
Rochelle Lipton
Jane London
Long Island Industrial
M&D Concrete Corp.
M&T Bank
David & Sondra Mack
Abraham & Sally Magid
Amy Magid
Lawrence & Millie Magid
Howard & Margaret Maier
Hope Malin
Manhasset Community Fund
Phil Marber
Cathy Marchiano
Marcum LLP
Morris & Susan Mark
Gerald & Linda Marsden
Marsh, Berry & Company, Inc.
Marvin Azrak & Sons Foundation
Master Cooling & Heating Contractors
Inc.
Maximum Security
Mayco Building Servces Inc
Gershon Mayer
John Mazza
Kevin McAndrew
McReg Industries Inc.
Media-Wire Inc.
Justin & Erica Meltzer
Mendels & Assoc.
Metro PT
David & Randi Meyer
Marvin Meyer
Migdal Ohr
Michael Minikes
Patrick Moffett
Chris & Tania Mongeluzo
Gerald & Renee Mordfin
Muller Landscapes
Mystic, Inc.
Warren & Kathy Nadel
Pat Anderson Nash
Nassau Candy Distributors Inc.
Jill Naviasky
NBTY
Nassau County Department of Senior
Citizen Affairs
Steven Nelson
Steven & Shari Nemiroff
New York Community Bank
Foundation
New York Security Exchange, Inc.
New York State Office for the Aging
New York State Office of Mental
Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities
Newmark Knight Frank
Michael & Ronna Niederman
Daniel Nir
North Shore Autism Circle
David & Sandi Nussbaum
Larry Oskowsky
P&F Industries, Inc.
PLV Studio
Partners Executive
Passion for Seniors LLC
Corrine Paston
Pedra Earth Movers
Phil & Linda Peller
Donna Pelton
Amy Pepper
Andrew & Doreen Peykar
Sahn, Ward and Baker PLLC
Evelyn Pollack
Michael Prevor
ProHEALTH Care Associates, LLP
Leonard & Marjorie Pugatch
Florence Quinn
RMR Wealth Management LLC
Stan & Eva Rabinovich
Stanley & Iris Rabinowitz Foundation
Mark & Jill Rachesky
Randi & Clifford Lane Foundation
Real Estate Stategies, LTD
Bonnie & Bennett Rechler
Rechler Equity Partners
David & April Reimer
Richard Ian Designs
Richard Kapit CPA PC
Bernard & Arlene Richards
Eric & Lori Richter
Ridge Abstract Corp.
Dennis & Randi Riese
Eleanor Roberts
Michael & Lisa Rome
Rorrim Mirror Inc.
Andrew Rosen
Paul Rosen
Michael & Tammy Rosenbaum
Rosenberg Calica & Birney LLP
Neil & Lisa Rosenfeld
Stanley Rosenfeld
Rosenman Family LLC
Martin & Ellen Rosenman
Jack Rosenthal
Robert & Jodi Rosenthal
Roslyn Rescue Fire Co.
Louis Rotella
Jonathan & Stacey Rothschild
Barry & Marilyn Rubenstein
Brian & Dara Rubenstein
Cynthia Rubinberg
Mitchell & Susan Rubinstein
Steven & Susan Rucker
Anita Rudorfer
SK Chilren’s Charities
SPD Realty Corp.
Jordan & Keri Sadler
Sahn, Ward, Coschignano & Baker
PLLC
Samuel Field YM & YWHA
Andrew Sandler
Sandler Capital
Harvey and Phyllis Sandler
Foundation
The Mara & Ricky Sandler Foundation
Benjamin & Hollis Rafkin Sax
Jean Schachter
Kenneth & Marcia Schack
Morty & Rebecca Schaja
Daniel & Roz Scharf
Harvey & Marcie Schechter
Norman & Helene Schefer
The Larry & Jane Scheinfeld
Foundation
Schiano Bros. Inc.
David & Donna Schlessinger
Estelle Schlossberg
Schroder & Strom LLP
Barbara Schubert
Gary Jay Schulman
Helene Schwartz
Kent & Susan Seelig
Seniors Helping Seniors
Robert & Mindy Setton
Alan Shamah
Shari’s Place
Richard & Carol Sheft
Sherwood Lumber
Scott & Wendy Siegel
Signature Bank
Mark & Gail Silberman
Robert & Denise Silverberg
Sean & Stacy Simon
Maninder Singh Sethi
Richard Skelly
Edward & Dorothy Slade
Michael & Ruth Slade
Richard & Merry Slone
Howard & Amy Smith
Iris and Michael Smith
Marnie Naiburg Smith
Ira & Sydell Smith
Soil Mechanics Building Drilling
Corp.
Howard Solomon
Mitch Solomon
South Ocean Custom Framing
Sovereign Carpet
Speco Technologies
Spector Group
Stapleton Tree Landscape Service
Stephanie Stein
Sterling Cabinets Inc.
Sterling Equities
Sterling Floors
Steve Madden
Lesley & Shirley Stier
Stone Mountain Handbags
Jeffrey & Helaine Strauss
Stuyvesant Fuel Corp.
Super Stud Building Products, Inc.
Marian Sussman
Henry & Debra Sutton
Barry & Carol Swidler
TD Charitable Foundation
Tamko Building Products
Howard & Jayne Tanney
Tate Capital Real Estate Solutions,
LLC
Mark Teich
David & Alison Thalheim
The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation
The Drew A. Katz Foundation, Inc.
The Garden City Hotel
Three Brothers Electric, Inc.
Three Guys Maintenance, Inc.
Max & Sandra Thurm
Bradley & Maggie Tolkin
Total Community Management Corp.
Town of North Hempstead
Triangle Building Products
UJA - Federation of New York
United Fund of Manhasset Inc
United States Office of Juvenile
Justice & Delinquency Prevention
United Way of Long Island
Van Zeeland, Inc.
Vasca Siding, Inc.
Josephine Viera
Vita Painting Inc.
Martin Vogel
W.R. Berkley Corp.
Jessica Wagman
Bernice Waldbaum
Nancy Waldbaum
Waldbaum Family Foundation
Jared & Jocelyn Wasserman
Eli & Audrey Weinberg
Michael S. Weinberger
Richard & Elona Weiner
David & Helen Weinstein
Allen & Erika Weisberg
Lester & Monica Weiss
Caroline Weisser
George Weltman
Harvey & Judy Wertheim
Gary & Nina Wexler
Whole Foods Market
Debbie Wilpon
Wilpon Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. George Wisoff
Jayson Wolfe
Arnold & Carol Wolowitz
Gary Wortmann
Xanadu Landscape Development
Corp.
York International Agency LLC
Yorkshire Stone, Inc.
Richard & Victoria Zecher
Zoom Media Corp.
Adam & Deborah Zucker
Greg & Deborah Zucker
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Our Vision
We, Sid Jacobson JCC, serve our community with quality
programs and services that promote social, cultural and
physical well-being. Our focus is on our community, those
we touch directly and those we touch in collaboration with
others, but we also value our connection with K’lal Yisrael
(the broad Jewish community) and Israel.
We live in a constantly changing world. Our programs and
services evolve as our members and their needs evolve. We
recognize that serving tomorrow well begins by reaching out
today.
We seek to be responsive to all individuals and families
in our community in all stages of their lives, to strengthen
them physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually
by promoting social and cultural well being, to nourish our
spirit by strengthening our sense of Jewish identity, our
understanding of human diversity and our commitment to
tikkun olam (repairing the world).
As an organization, we are committed to excellence and
innovation — and to inspiring a generosity of spirit that
serves to enhance and enrich our community.
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Our Mission
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community
Center promotes Jewish identity.
We provide a comprehensive
program based on Jewish values,
traditions, heritage and culture
and are committed to enriching
the lives of all the individuals and
families in our community.
Harry & Jeanette WeinBerG BuildinG
300 FOREST DRIVE, EAST HILLS, NY 11548
516-484-1545 www.sjjcc.org
proud beneficiary of