January, 2013 Attractions (PDF) - the St. Paul JCC

Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area 

ATTRACTIONS 

January 2013 

Volume XXXIV, No. 5 

In winter, your brain may say “Hibernate!” but your body needs to move in order to stay healthy. As a member of the JCC, 

you’re one step ahead of everyone who’s scrambling to find the right place to fulfill their New Year’s resolutions. Mary 

Frankson (above), a member since 1999, says she loves what she experiences each time she works out at the JCC. “Every 

time I’m here the staff is friendly and greets me with a smile. I feel comfortable and truly appreciate that I can ask the 

fitness staff questions whenever I need help or inspiration. The JCC has made changes over the years to stay current but 

still offers what I enjoy most – a truly welcoming community center.” To rediscover all that our Health & Fitness and Aquatics 

facilities have to offer, see pages 7-9. 

Know someone looking for a great place to work out? Read about our January membership drive on page 2.

Every January I make a resolution to exercise 

more often. Some years I stick to it and some 

years… not so much. Every January I also make 

a resolution to spend more time doing the things 

I love to do and less time worrying about the 

things I have no control over. 

I will be honest. This second resolution is 

even harder to accomplish than the first – and 

that seems sort of crazy. Working out can be 

rewarding (in some ways) but it’s tough and I’m 

not the kind of person who puts exercise in the 

“things I love to do” category. So why is it that I 

can’t devote more energy to not stressing about 

the petty stuff and spending more time doing the 

things I love? It’s a real conundrum! 

If I figure it out I promise to tell you, so you 

can join me in the good times. Until then, we 

can strive to simply enjoy what we have in the 

present moment. 

This year, let’s all try to put down the smart 

phones, tablets and itouchpodletsnookels once 

in a while. 

Let’s disconnect from virtual reality and engage 

in our actual reality more often. 

Let’s devote a little less time to Facebook 

updates and a little more time to face-to-face 

updates. 

Let’s resolve to commit to community. 

The St. Paul JCC is a great place to make it 

happen. Join a class, see a concert, volunteer to 

make a difference in someone else’s life. While 

you’re at it, resolve to smile more, talk to new 

people and worry less about the little things that 

are not perfect. 

And yes… let’s also resolve to try to get a little 

healthier too! Walk on the treadmill, swim in the 

pool, hire one of our inspiring personal trainers 

or join a group fitness class. I promise you’ll be 

glad you did when next December rolls around! 

Shalom, 

Michael Waldman 

Executive Director 

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mwaldman@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4731 

DREIDEL DASH 2012: YOU WIN THIS 

ROUND, WINTER, BUT WE’LL BE BACK 

On Sunday, December 9, the 5th Annual Dreidel Dash 5K, 10K and Maccabee Mini Mile races were 

cancelled when heavy snowfall made it impossible for the City of St. Paul to close the streets to traffic and 

snow plows. Unfortunately, this made continuing on with the races too much of a risk to our participants. 

We held the Post Dash Bash and our family concert featuring Saul Kaye at the JCC for those brave enough 

to come out during a winter storm for games, music and food. 

Dreidel Dash will be back next year – mark your calendars for December 8, 2013! 

We’d like to thank the 300+ runners who registered for the races. Thank you to our event sponsors 

Bremer Bank and the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul, as well as: Beth Jacob Congregation, Genesis 

Philanthropy Group, Herzl Camp, Jewish Community Action, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish 

Family Service of St. Paul, Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, Mount Zion Temple, National 

Council of Jewish Women – St. Paul Section, Nechama, RoadID, Shaller Family Sholom East Campus, 

Shir Tikvah, Talmud Torah of St. Paul and Temple of Aaron. We also appreciate the support of our media 

sponsor, American Jewish World, and our community partners: Adath Israel, Alexander Muss High School 

in Israel, Amos & Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School, Chabad-Lubavitch, Hillel, MASA Israel 

Journey, Minnesota Jewish Theater, PJ Library, Russian-American Jews in Minnesota, St. Paul Hadassah, 

Sifriyat Pijama B’America. 

The Post Dash Bash & Community Hanukah Concert was sponsored by the Rose & Clarence Siegel Jewish 

Cultural Series Fund of the St. Paul JCC Endowment Funds. 

MAKE THE JCC THE WORST 

KEPT SECRET IN 2013 

You know why the JCC is a great place to work out – friendly, knowledgeable staff, a welcoming atmosphere, 

a variety of classes for all ages and excellent facilities. This month, it’s time to share this with family and 

friends and make the JCC the worst kept secret. 

And they don’t just have to take your word for it. During the month of January, we’re offering new members 

free, two-week trial memberships. When they join, we’ll waive the $100 enrollment fee and get them on the 

path to fitness with our complimentary JCC Fit Plan. 

There’s something in it for everyone: our Member-Get-A-Member promotion offers one free month of 

membership to you for every new member you refer. So start telling our secret all over town! 

WHAT’S NEW WITH YOU IN 2013? 

Have you had a change of address (or moved to a seasonal address), phone number or 

e-mail address? Or maybe you’ve had some bigger changes – a new baby or job. We want to 

hear from you! 

Contact Janet Leavitt, below, if there are changes to your membership information. Your 

notification helps us better serve you and prevent interruptions to your membership. 

Janet Leavitt 

Membership Director 

janetl@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4754

JEWISH HOLIDAY 

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JANUARY 2013 CALENDAR 

Health & Fitness and 

Aquatics open 

8 am - 5 pm 

Men’s 18+ Basketball 

Leagues begin 

6:30 pm (page 8) 

It’s Not Too Late To Stop 

The Hate concert 7 pm 

(page 4) 

Around the Israeli Dinner 

3 Table 6 classes begin (page 7) 7 

(page 5) 

Omer Avital and His Band 

Winter 1 specialty 

Winter 1 swim lessons 

begin (page 9) 

10 of the East 7 pm 12 13 

(back cover) 

Mindfulness Is a Jewish 

Value 7 pm (page 5) 

20 22 27 

Engage! 7 pm (page 4) 

Saturday Night at the 

JCC 6-10 pm (page 10) 

Parent’s Night Out 

(page 11) 

Tree-mendous Tu B’shvat 

2 pm (page 11) 

TU B’SHVAT 

Tu B’Shvat, the New Year (Birthday) of the Trees, 

will be celebrated across the Jewish world on 

January 26, the fifteenth day of the Hebrew month 

of Shvat. The holiday symbolizes nature, concern 

for the environment and a time for thinking about 

our relationship to the natural world. In Israel, the 

earliest-blooming trees emerge from their winter 

sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle, so we mark 

the day by eating fruit, particularly those that are 

singled out in the Torah as being the bounty of the 

Holy Land: grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and 

dates. The holiday is also observed by planting trees 

or having a Tu B’shvat Seder (ordered meal) to reflect 

on the changing seasons. 

ST. PAUL JCC AND ST. PAUL SYNAGOGUES 

OFFER COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMBERSHIP 

The JCC and St. Paul synagogues launch an all-new Community Partner Membership on January 1, 2013 as way to increase 

engagement in the St. Paul Jewish community. This membership, developed collaboratively by the St. Paul JCC, Adath Israel, 

Beth Jacob Congregation, Mount Zion and Temple of Aaron, is designed for people who are new to both the JCC and one of the 

participating synagogues. Join the JCC and receive a free year of membership at one of the four religious institutions or join 

a religious institution and receive a free year of membership to the JCC. This offer is available to those who have not been a 

member of the JCC or a synagogue since January 1, 2010. For more details, contact Janet Leavitt, Membership Director, below. 

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. 

Men’s 35+ Basketball 

Leagues begin 6:30 pm 

(page 8) 

Weigh Less, Live More 

7 pm (page 8) 

Camp Butwin registration 

opens for JCC members 

(page 10) 

Youth Basketball 

Leagues begin (page 8) 

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Camp Butwin Reunion 

5:30 pm (page10) 

ACT Test Prep With 

A Difference 6:30 pm 

(page 12) 

ACT Prep begins 7 pm 

(page 12) 

SHABBAT CANDLE 

LIGHTING TIMES 

Friday, January 4 • 4:26 pm 




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JEWISH ARTS & LEARNING 

ONE NIGHT ONLY! ENGAGE! 2013 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 • 7 PM 

$15 • AT TALMUD TORAH OF ST. PAUL 

768 HAMLINE AVENUE SOUTH 

All the fun of learning and discovery without tests, studying or hall 

passes! Engage with top-notch teachers during this lively evening 

of Jewish learning and cultural exploration. Rabbis, faculty of local 

universities and lay leaders come together for one night to share their 

passions for Jewish humor, theatre, text study, Kabbalah, song and 

more. After class, stay to party with your fellow students over wine and 

chocolates and live jazz from local giggers Big Sunflower, led by Chris 

Hagedorn. 

Some of the night’s classes include: 

Monotheism and Misogyny with Rabbi Yosi Gordon 

Discover Yourself As A Jewish Writer with novelist Kate Ledger 

Jewish Liberals in Hollywood with Rob Silberman 

2013: Israel at the Crossroads with Arie Zmora 

The Dialectics of Mahj with Frances Fischer 

Warm Flavors for Cold Nights cooking with Zehorit Heilicher 

To see a full list of classes and to register, go to stpauljcc.org. For 

further information or questions, contact Beth Friend, below. 

Engage! is presented by the St. Paul JCC and Talmud Torah of St. 

Paul with support from the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul. 

Community Partners: Adath Israel Synagogue of St. Paul, Beth Jacob 

Congregation, Mount Zion Temple and Temple of Aaron. 

4 contacts 

Barbie Levine 

Director of Adult Services 

blevine@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4734 

PERTZIK CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 

Sponsored by the Mary and Julius Pertzik Jewish Cultural Arts Fund of the St. Paul 

JCC Endowment Funds. 

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO STOP THE HATE 

JANET HORVATH, CELLO 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 • 7 PM • FREE 

Janet Horvath, Associate Principal Cellist with the Minnesota Orchestra, presents a 

celebration of diversity in this multi-media performance in honor of Martin Luther 

King Day. Through spoken word, archival photos and works for solo cello, Horvath 

tells the story of her parents surviving the Holocaust and calls for an end to racism 

and genocide. 

GEORGE GERSHWIN: HIS INFLUENCE AND 

CONTEMPORARIES 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 • 7 PM • FREE 

A tribute to the composer George Gershwin presented by Russian pianist Shulamit 

Maneev and Minnesota Orchestra Principal Trumpet Manny Laureano. The 

performance explores Gershwin’s influences, including Gottschalk, Joplin, Ravel and 

Rachmaninoff. A rare opportunity to hear duets rendered by two of the Twin Cities’ 

finest musicians. 

SEPHARDIC BAROQUE ENSEMBLE 

ME LA AMARGATES TÚ 

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 • 7 PM • FREE 

The Netherlands-based Me La Amargates Tú moves audiences around the world 

with their unique Baroque Jewish style that transports listeners to the Sefarad of 

the past. Their songs, in Judeo-Spanish, recount the struggles of the Sephardic 

Jews, combining the folkloric Ladino tradition with musical elements from the 

period in which these Jewish communities lived in the Iberian Penninsula, prior to 

their expulsion by the Inquisition. 

Jeffrey Richman 

Jewish Cultural Arts Director 

jrichman@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4752 

WELCOME AMIR KATS 

CONDUCTOR & 

MUSIC DIRECTOR 

OF THE ST. PAUL JCC 

SYMPHONY 

Amir Kats, a familiar figure in Minnesota’s 

classical music community, joined the 

St. Paul JCC Symphony as Conductor 

and Music Director in December. Amir 

served as Artistic Director and Symphony 

Conductor for the Greater Twin Cities 

Youth Symphonies for five years. Over 

the course of his career, he conducted at 

internationally-renowned Interlochen Arts 

Camp, Allegro Orchestra Camp and Rocky 

Ridge Music Center, as well as Carnegie 

Hall and the Teatro Amazonas in Brazil. 

Amir holds degrees in clarinet, music theory and conducting from the University of 

Michigan, Florida State University and Curtis Institute of Music. A native of Haifa, 

Israel, he was raised in the United States in a musical family, the son and grandson 

of pianists. 

MEET AMIR: The St. Paul JCC Symphony’s winter concert is Wednesday, March 

6 at 7:30 pm. The evening includes a pre-concert discussion with the conductor at 

7 pm. Admission is free. 

Beth Friend 

Adult Program Coordinator 

bfriend@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4735

JOSHUA HENKIN 

THE WORLD WITHOUT YOU 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • 7 PM • FREE 

AT COMMON GOOD BOOKS, 38 S. SNELLING AVE 

ST PAUL, MN 55105 • 651-225-8989 

Joshua Henkin, an expert at capturing the complicated 

dynamics and nuances of family relationships, examines the 

question of how people move on after losing someone they 

love in his latest novel The World Without You. The story 

follows the Frankel family as they take their first steps out of 

mourning the death of their son Leo, who was killed while on 

assignment in Iraq. 

Sponsored by Common Good Books. 

Community Partner: Bet Shalom Congregation 

Roni Levin 

Shlichah (Israeli Emissary) 

ronilevinn@gmail.com 

651-353-2670 

Raisa Finkelsteyn 

Interpreter Services Coordinator 

raisa@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4756 

ISRAELI DANCE WITH SHIRA SCHWARTZ 

TUESDAYS • 7 - 8 PM MULTI-LEVEL INSTRUCTION 

8 - 9:30 PM OPEN DANCING 

SUNDAYS • 4:30 - 6 PM PARTNER DANCING 

$8 • $5 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 

Fee payable to instructor 

Master instructor Shira Schwartz leads novice and expert dancers in an everexpanding 

repertoire. 

MINDFULNESS IS A JEWISH VALUE 

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 22, FEBRUARY 26 & APRIL 9 

7 - 8:30 PM • $45 

Paying attention is never easy. Many of Judaism’s basic practices can be used as 

strategies to help us to be present in our lives. Join Sara Lynn Newberger, Head 

of School at Talmud Torah of St. Paul, in exploring how brachot (blessings), the 

Jewish holiday cycle and daily rituals root us to the present and keep us open to 

its potential. 

Presented in collaboration with Talmud Torah of St. Paul. 

AROUND THE ISRAELI DINNER TABLE: DROP-IN 

DISCUSSION GROUP 

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH • 7 PM • FREE 

What do Israelis chat about at the dinner table? Take your place at our table with 

Roni Levin, St Paul’s community Shlichah (emissary) to talk about Israeli culture 

and current events. For more information please contact Roni Levin, below. 

GALLERY WALK EXHIBITION 

RUTH RISCHALL 

JANUARY 9 – MARCH 3 

JCC member Ruth Rischall’s life has spanned 

the Great Depression, World War II, 50+ 

years of marriage and the raising of a large 

family. At each stage Ruth knit, embroidered 

and sewed her way through the milestones. 

This collection of photographs gathered by 

Ruth’s children showcases an impressive body 

of work, including sweaters, hats, mittens, 

blankets, embroidered Aleph-Bets, tallit bags 

and afghans that recall a lifetime of love 

and caring. 

Yulia Shteyn 

New American Program Coordinator 

yshteyn@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4755 

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ADULT PROGRAMS 

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING 

INSTITUTE (OLLI) CLASSES 

AT THE JCC 

ST. PAUL JCC AND OLLI MEMBERS ONLY 

AT YOUR SERVICE: MINNESOTA STATE 

AGENCIES 

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 23 & 30, FEBRUARY 13 & 27 

12:30 PM • FREE 

This four-part series investigates the actions performed by state agencies on 

behalf of Minnesota citizens. Presentations include: “Fraud and Scams” by the 

Office of the Attorney General; “Public Safety and Older Adults” by the State 

Patrol; “Helping Older Adults Age Well” by The Minnesota Board on Aging and 

“Food Safety: From Farm to Table” by the Agriculture Department. 

SUNDAY FILMS: BEHIND THE HEADLINES, 

GROWING UP IN ISRAEL 

SUNDAYS, JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 24 • 1 - 4 PM • FREE 

Be moved by films that tell stories about growing up in Israel through the 

viewpoint of children. The films examine the struggles of adolescence, 

including fears and first loves, as a way of highlighting the differences 

between growing up in Israel versus other parts of the world. 

LIBRARY 

CORNER 

KEEP YOUR WIVES AWAY FROM THEM: 

ORTHODOX WOMEN, UNORTHODOX DESIRES 

EDITED BY MIRYAM KABAKOV 

A powerful collection of essays by Orthodox LBTG Jewish women that 

explore the possibility of maintaining religious tradition without foregoing 

one’s gender and sexual identity. The stories come from those who have 

come out, those still closeted and living double lives as well as others who 

are struggling to maintain an integrated “single life” in relationship to 

traditional Judaism. 

contacts 

Barbie Levine 

Director of Adult Services 

blevine@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4734 

PICK OF 

THE MONTH 

Beth Friend 

Adult Program Coordinator 

bfriend@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4735 

MEN’S CLUB 

BREAKFAST MEETINGS • MONDAYS, JANUARY 7, 14, 21 

9 AM • $4, INCLUDES BREAKFAST 

ROUNDTABLE • MONDAY, JANUARY 28 • 9 AM 

WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE 

MONDAY, JANUARY 28 • 9 AM 

REACHING OUT TO WOMEN IN PRISON 

WITH DEBORAH JIANG STEIN 

Deborah Jiang Stein, founder and executive director of the unPrison 

Project, seeks to advance education, mental health and wellness for 

women in prison. Stein was born in a federal prison to a heroin-addicted 

mother and her story offers hope for personal transformation for 

anyone, especially for the nearly two million children in the U.S. with a 

parent in prison. 

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP 

MONDAYS • 10:30 AM – NOON 

A weekly, year-round class offering a supportive environment in which to 

share work and grow as a writer. All are welcome. 

Sponsored by the Frances and Ted Shuirman Endowment. 

B’YAD V’LEV – BY HAND AND HEART 

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS • 10 AM – NOON 

Learn, create and socialize in this unique adult craft workshop. 

Leah Wing 

Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator 

leahw@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4772

HEALTH & FITNESS 

SPECIALTY CLASSES 

WINTER 1 : JANUARY 6 – FEBRUARY 15 (6 WEEKS) • $90 • $70 Member Value Price 

WINTER 2 : FEBRUARY 17 – MARCH 22 (5 WEEKS) • $80 • $60 Member Value Price • Registration opens January 6! 

Member Savings: Take $10 off your member price when you register before January 1 for Winter 1 or February 12 for Winter 2. 

No refunds after the first week of class. 

Drop-in tickets are available for purchase. $18 • $12 Member Value Price • Ages 16+ 

For more information or to register for any Health & Fitness class, go to stpauljcc.org or call the Front Desk at 651-698-0751. 

YOGA 

BEGINNING FLOW YOGA 

TUESDAYS • 5:30 - 6:30 PM - Mary L 

SUNRISE YOGA 

THURSDAYS • 6 - 7 AM - Annalicia 

LUNCHTIME YOGA 

MONDAYS • 12:30 - 1:30 PM - Mary L 

WEDNESDAYS • 12:30 - 1:30 PM - Mary D 

FLOW YOGA (MULTI-LEVEL) 

FRIDAYS • 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Annalicia 

PILATES 

BEGINNING PILATES MAT 

WEDNESDAYS • 7 - 8 PM - Jodi 

PILATES WITH PROPS 

MONDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM - Michelle 

PILATES BOOT CAMP 

TUESDAYS • 9:45 - 10:45 AM - Mary L 

THURSDAYS • 9:45 - 10:45 AM - Annalicia 

SUNRISE PILATES 

FRIDAYS • 7 - 8 AM - Annalicia 

PILATES CIRCUIT SMALL 

GROUP TRAINING 

TUESDAYS • 7 - 8 PM 

WINTER 1/$225 • $150 Member Value Price 


PILATES REFORMER SMALL 

GROUP TRAINING 

WEDNESDAYS • 6 - 7 PM - Jodi 



Ann Johnson 

Director of Health & Wellness 

ajohnson@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4763 

Amy Ferguson 

Fitness Center/Group Exercise Coordinator 

amyf@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4764 

ADDITIONAL CORE TRAINING 

SPECIALTY CLASSES 

30 MINUTE ABS 

SUNDAYS • 10:45 - 11:15 AM - Jess 

WEDNESDAYS • 9:55 - 10:25 AM - Annalicia 

BODY WEIGHT TRAINING 

SUNDAYS • 5:05 - 5:35 PM - Amy H 

BOOTY BARRE 

FRIDAYS • 10:25 - 10:55 AM - Michelle 

BOSU®/CORE STABILITY BALL TRAINING 

WEDNESDAYS • 9:15 - 9:45 AM - Annalicia 

CARDIO AND STRENGTH CIRCUIT 

SUNDAYS • 4:20 - 4:50 PM 

FELDENKRAIS® 

TUESDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM - Nick 

THURSDAYS • 5:45 - 6:45 PM - Nick 

PLYOCORE 

SUNDAYS • 3:35 - 4:05 PM 

THURSDAYS • 7:15 - 7:45 PM - Chuck 

T’AI CHI CHIH 

THURSDAYS • 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Theresa 

T’AI CHI CHUAN 

SUNDAYS • 11 AM - NOON - Paul 

TRX® 

MONDAYS • 5:45 - 6:15 PM - Melisa 

FRIDAYS • 9:35 - 10:05 AM - Mike 

SUNDAYS • 10:05 - 10:35 AM - Jess 

TEEN SMALL GROUP TRAINING (AGES 13+) 

TUESDAYS • 4:40 - 5:40 PM 

WINTER 1/$225 • $150 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 

WINTER 2/$188 • $125 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY 

HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS, PLEASE VISIT 

STPAULJCC.ORGOR CALL THE FRONT DESK AT 651-698-0751. 

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REMEMBER! 

The St. Paul JCC offers a wide variety of group exercise classes that are free to members. 

Try a new class! Visit stpauljcc.org to view the fitness schedule with class descriptions. 

JANUARY BOOT CAMP 

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS • 6 - 7 AM – Melisa 

MONTHLY PASS: $150 • $100 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 

KRAV MAGA 

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 13 

8 - 9 PM • $180 • $120 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 

KRAV MAGA SEMINAR 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 • 11 AM - 12:30 PM 


TAE KWON DO (AGES 12+) 

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, JANUARY 3 - MARCH 28 

(NO CLASS MARCH 26) • 7 - 8 PM 


WELLNESS CLASSES 

& WORKSHOPS 

WEIGH LESS, LIVE MORE 

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 • 7 - 8 PM 


Are you trying to lose weight and looking for support? Discover safe ways to drop 

pounds and still feel fully satisfied. Explore weight loss issues, learn why diets 

don’t work and turn your weight loss goals into reality. Led by Annalicia Niemela, 

Certified Health Coach. 

LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS 

WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 13 - MARCH 20 • 1 - 3:30 PM 


If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart 

disease, chronic pain or anxiety, this workshop can help you take charge of 

your life. You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain 

and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices and learn how 

to communicate with your doctor and family about your health. Register by 

Wednesday, February 6. Fee includes a copy of the textbook Living a Healthy Life 

with Chronic Conditions. 

MOVING OUT OF PAIN WITH FELDENKRAIS® 

WEDNESDAYS , FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20 • 6:45 - 8:15 PM - Nick 


Each 90-minute class includes a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® 

lesson, discussion and individually-tailored homework recommendations. Must be 

able to lie on a mat on the floor and get back up safely. Bring a bath towel to fold 

for head support in class. Textbook included. 

contacts 

Ann Johnson 

Director of Health & Wellness 

ajohnson@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4763 

BASKETBALL 

Register online at stpauljcc.org 

MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUES 

TEAM REGISTRATION: 

$600 PER TEAM 

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: 


Fee includes league t-shirt. 

This 10-week season of five-on-five team play includes single elimination 

playoffs after the 9th league game. All games are officiated. Register by 

Wednesday, January 2. For questions about Adult Leagues, contact 

Ann Johnson, below. 

MEN 35+ 

MONDAYS • JANUARY 7 – MARCH 11 • 6:30 PM 

MEN 18+ 

WEDNESDAYS • JANUARY 9 - MARCH 13 • 6:30 PM 

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES 

January 13 - March 10 • $160 • $105 Member Value Price 

Fee includes league t-shirt and registration for the St. Paul Community 

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on February 10. 

In our winter leagues, kids build their game skills and learn how to handle 

the ball in an environment where fun and teamwork are the goals! 

LITTLE DRIBBLERS (K-1) 

SUNDAYS • 12:45 - 1:30 PM 

PEE WEES (GRADES 2-3) 

PRACTICES : TUESDAYS • 7 - 8 PM 

GAMES : SUNDAYS • 1:45 - 2:45 PM 

ROOKIES (GRADES 4-5) 

PRACTICES : THURSDAYS • 7 - 8 PM 

GAMES : SUNDAYS • 3 - 4 PM 

JR. HIGH (GRADES 6-8) 

PRACTICES : THURSDAYS • 8 - 9 PM 

GAMES : SUNDAYS • 4:15 - 6:15 PM 

ST. PAUL COMMUNITY 3 ON 3 TOURNAMENT 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • NOON • $120 PER TEAM 

Fee includes a tournament t-shirt. 

Registration is online only at stpauljcc.org. A tournament designed for 

exciting, fast-paced play! Co-ed games for grades 2-3, 4-5, 6-8 and families 

plus adult men’s and women’s games. Registration is online by teams only, 

so gather some friends and plan to have fun! For questions about Youth 

Basketball on the 3 on 3 Tournament, contact Amy Ferguson, below. 

Amy Ferguson 

Fitness Center/Group Exercise Coordinator 

amyf@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4764

AQUATICS 

AMERICAN 

RED CROSS 

SWIM LESSONS 


WINTER 1 

SUNDAYS • JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 17 

MONDAYS • JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 18 

WEDNESDAYS • JANUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 20 

SUNDAY 

3:30 - 4:10 PM: TADPOLES 

LEVELS 1, 2, 3 

4:15 - 4:55 PM: LEVELS 1, 2, 3 

PARENT/CHILD 

5 - 5:40 PM: TADPOLES, GOLDFISH 

LEVELS 1, 4 

MONDAY 

5:30 - 6:10 PM: TADPOLES 

LEVELS 1, 2, 3 

6:15 - 7 PM: LEVELS 4, 5 

ADULT BEGINNING 

WEDNESDAYS 

4 - 4:30 PM: TADPOLES 

4:30 - 5 PM: TADPOLES 

5 - 5:40 PM: LEVELS 1, 2, 3 

5:45 - 6:25 PM: LEVELS 1, 2, 3 

Not sure what to register for? Read class 

descriptions online at stpauljcc.org or 

schedule a short swimming evaluation 

by contacting Emily Steinbring, below. 

To register for Aquatics classes, 

go to stpauljcc.org or call the Front Desk 

at 651-698-0751. 

Emily Steinbring 

Aquatics Coordinator 

emilys@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4762 

PERFECT TIMING 

We offer 30-minute fitness classes on Sundays during swim 

lessons. Get your workout in while the kids are in class and 

everyone goes home happy! Choose from: 

PLYOCORE • 3:35 TO 4:05 PM 

Strengthen and tone with this total body workout incorporating 

Ploymetrics and core Strengthening techniques. 

ADDITIONAL AQUATICS CLASSES 

NEW CLASS! PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS 

(AGES 12-36 MONTHS) • SUNDAYS, JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 17 


Children will be introduced to movements in the water, sing songs and play games while parents assist 

with basic arm and leg movements. Children must wear a swim diaper. 

LOGROLLING - FUN FOR ALL AGES! 

SUNDAYS, JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 17 • 5:45 - 6:30 PM 


CARDIO AND STRENGTH CIRCUIT 

4:20 TO 4:50 PM 

Timed intervals to move through both cardio and 

strength circuits. 

BODY WEIGHT TRAINING 

5:05 TO 5:40 PM 

Build your strength and improve mobility with 

minimal equipment. 

Improve your balance, coordination, core muscle strength and mental toughness while having fun 

in the pool. 

STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM (AGES 5+) 

JANUARY 6 - MARCH 3 • PRACTICE TIMES : SUNDAYS • 2:15-3:15 PM, TUESDAYS / 

THURSDAYS • 6-7 PM • $200 • MEMBERS ONLY 

This fun and exciting program is a great way for young swimmers to experience a swim team in a 

supportive environment. Coaches will work with swimmers to develop competitive skills like starts, turns 

and racing strokes with an emphasis on having fun! All meets are held on Sundays. Swimmers must 

have the ability to swim one full pool length of front crawl and back crawl. 

AMERICAN RED CROSS 

HEALTH & SAFETY CLASSES 

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 the use an AED (automated external defibrillator). Certification is valid for 2 years. 

CPR/AED ADULT & PEDIATRIC FULL COURSE 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 • 9 AM - 3 PM • $90 • $60 Member Value Price 

CPR/AED REVIEW COURSE 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • 11 AM - 3 PM • $75 • $50 Member Value Price 

NEW! EVENING RESERVED BABYSITTING 

Reserved babysitting is available on 

Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5 - 8 pm. 

Reserve your spot by calling 651-698-0751. 

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YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS 

ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF 

BUTWIN THIS SUMMER! 

MEMBER REGISTRATION FOR CAMP 

BUTWIN OPENS JANUARY 13. 

COMMUNITY REGISTRATION OPENS 

FEBRUARY 10. 

This summer, we’ve planned a diverse and vibrant 

mix of cultural, social, athletic and recreational 

activities around our theme, University of Butwin, a 

camp experience without any tests or studying. See 

our Summer Camp Guide for all the details. 

Need help registering? Attend one of our Sunday 

afternoon info sessions for one-on-one help. Staff 

is ready to answer your questions in person on 

January 13, 20, 27 and February 10 from 2-4 pm. 

Computers will be available. Please note: you will 

need a login and password to register through the 

website. Go to stpauljcc.org in advance of the info 

session to set up an account if you do not already 

have one. 

CAMP BUTWIN / CIT REUNION 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 • 5:30 - 8 PM 

A get-together for those who have been to Camp 

Butwin as well as those considering joining in the 

fun. Reunite with Camp Butwin friends, enjoy a 

delicious spaghetti dinner and find out what’s in 

store for Camp Butwin 2013. Bring your friends 

and show them there is no better place for kids. 

Everyone will have a chance to win prizes and enter 

a drawing for $100 off camp tuition. More chances 

to win with each new camp family you bring to the 

reunion. 

ARE YOU 

MARVELOUS? 

The MARvelous Education Fund, an 

educational scholarship, provides 

assistance to JCC members or staff for 

post-secondary education. Dan and 

Amy Farsht and Steve and Stephanie 

Farsht established this endowment fund 

in 2003 in honor and memory of their 

grandmother and aunts, Marion Farsht, 

Anita Marx and Rose Shapiro. 

Awards will be granted for the 2013-2014 

school year. Applications are due March 

16 and are available at the Front Desk or 

stpauljcc.org. 

Questions? Contact Penny Schumacher at 

651-255-4732 or pschumacher@stpauljcc.org. 

contacts 

Alyssa Golob 

Director of Youth & Family Services 

agolob@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4768 

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE JCC (GRADES K-6) 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 • 6 - 10 PM • $30 FOR FIRST CHILD 

$15 FOR SECOND SIBLING, $10 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING 

A parent’s night out can be a kid’s night out too! Children hang out with other kids, eat dinner and 

dessert, participate in games, enjoy the gym and work on art projects. A great way for the entire 

family to enjoy a Saturday night! Looking for Saturday night babysitting for infants to 5-year-olds? 

See our Parent’s Night Out on page 11. 

CLUB J • SCHOOL’S OUT - WE’RE IN! (GRADES K-6) 

7:30 AM - 6 PM • $63 • $42 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 

When school’s out, let the JCC fill your child’s day with fun. Our talented counselors keep kids busy 

with daily field trips plus swimming, gym time, games and crafts. Club J follows the St. Paul Public 

School calendar. Look for registration forms throughout the school year at the Childcare Desk and the 

Front Desk. Registration is due seven days prior to the program. Contact Brittany Buchanan, below, 

for more information. 

JANUARY 21: Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly at Stages Theater Company 

JANUARY 22: Como Zoo: North Pole Explorers 

TALKING WITH CHILDREN ABOUT TOUGH ISSUES 

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 • 6 - 8 PM • FREE 

Children need our guidance to develop positive identities, respect for others and healthy 

relationships. In this workshop we will work with the AMAZE program, a non-profit that works to 

create safe and respectful communities for all children, to learn practical, age-appropriate strategies 

for talking about differences, preventing teasing, exclusion and bullying, and nurturing children’s 

abilities. CEUs available for teachers. Register by March 19. 

Presented in partnership with AMAZE. More information can be found at amazeworks.org. 

Brittany Buchanan 

Childrens Coordinator 

bbuchanan@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4759

EARLY CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT CLASSES 

JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 27 • AGES 3-5 


SPORTS SAMPLER 

MONDAYS • 2:15 - 3 PM 

An introduction to sports, including soccer, t-ball, basketball and an obstacle course as a way to work on social 

interaction, coordination and sportsmanship. 

DANCE WITH AMY LEE 

TUESDAYS • 3:30 - 4:15 PM 

Designed for children to explore creativity in the form of movement. Dancers of all abilities learn basic moves and 

improve balance, rhythm and flexibility. 

INTRO TO SPANISH 

WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 - 4:15 PM 

Hola Amigos! It’s fun to learn Spanish with a collection of games, puppets, stories and music! 

YOUNG SCIENTISTS 

WEDNESDAYS • 11:30 AM - NOON • $87 • $55 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 

Children are naturally curious about the world around them and this class will answer their questions through 

various games, simple experiments, and art projects. Your child will explore different themes such as weather, 

colors, nature, stars and planets, lights, magnets and mirrors. 

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT 

(INFANT TO 5 YEARS) 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 • 6 - 10 PM • $10 PER HOUR FOR FIRST CHILD; $8 PER HOUR FOR 

EACH SIBLING 

Enjoy an evening out on the town while your child has a fun night in at the JCC! We make it easy for you to take a 

break while we take great care of your children. Includes dinner, games and bedtime stories. Register by January 2. 

For more information about Early Childhood Enrichment Classes, please contact Lisa Rosenfield, below. 

JEWISH FAMILY 

PROGRAMS 

TREE-MENDOUS TU B’SHVAT 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 • 2 - 4 PM • FREE 

Have a Tree-mendous Tu B’Shvat (the birthday of 

the trees) at the Lodge on the Lake at Camp Butwin! 

Explore the beautiful wooded grounds with a naturalist, 

draw with a nature artist and sample recipes made 

with fruit harvested this fall. A bus from the JCC will 

be provided with advance registration. Portions of this 

event take place outside, so please dress appropriately. 

Register by January 21. 

Lisa Rosen� eld 

Childcare Services Director 

lisar@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4758 

For more information about Jewish Family Programs, please contact Tracey Agranoff, below. 

Tracey Agranoff 

Jewish Family Programs Coordinator 

tagranoff@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4730 

Stacy Dockman 

Assistant Early Childhood Director 

sdockman@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4757 

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FAMILY, TEEN, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS 

Our 2nd - 4th graders had a blast performing The Musical 

Adventures of Flat Stanley in December! 

ACT TEST PREP WITH A DIFFERENCE 

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 7 • 6:30 PM 

$1,095 (INCLUDES ALL TEST PREP MATERIALS, LESSON MANUAL, 

PRACTICE MANUAL AND ACCESS TO ONGOING MONTHLY 

PRACTICE EXAMINATIONS) 

The first to ACT test prep class designed specifically for students with learning 

disabilities and attention disorders to be offered in St. Paul! Groves Academy and 

Breakaway College Test Prep limit this six-week class to five students to ensure oneon-one 

attention, including 24 hours of test prep. Instruction accommodates a variety 

of learning styles to help students increase confidence and improve performance. 

For more information, contact Ron Michalak at Breakaway Test Prep at 

ron@breakawaytestprep.com or 612-216-5133. To register, go to stpauljcc.org. 

ACT PREP CLASS 

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, JANUARY 15 - 29 

7 PM • $195 • $125 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 

A high score on the ACT often makes the difference between a college scholarship 

and paying full price tuition. Take this course, offered in partnership with Highland 

College Tutors, to improve your test-taking abilities. Students study each subject area 

on the ACT, take a practice test and work with instructors to determine trouble spots. 

The small class size affords individualized attention and the low price can’t be beat 

anywhere in the Twin Cities! Register by January 15. 

JCC MACCABI GAMES INFORMATION MEETING 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 • 5 - 6 PM 

A powerful and transforming experience for Jewish teens, the JCC Maccabi Games, 

first held in 1982, are dramatic in their scale and unique in their ability to integrate 

sports and arts with Jewish identity and values. In 2013, Team St. Paul plans to attend 

the Games in Orange County, CA on August 4 – 9. Find out how you can be involved! 

Open to all Twin Cities Jewish teens between the ages of 13-16 (as of July 31, 2013). 

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Teen Director 

seberhart@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4767 

ACT: ALL CHILDRENS THEATER 

PETER PAN (GRADES 5-8) 

Embark on a fantastic adventure with Peter Pan, the “boy who wouldn’t grow up,” 

and the children of the Darling family as they enter the magical world of Neverland, 

are embraced by the Lost Boys and suddenly captured by Captain Hook! 

PERFORMANCES: TICKETS: $8 • $6 CHILDREN/SENIORS 

Tickets are available for purchase at the Front Desk and at the door. 

Thursday, February 28 • 7 pm 

Saturday, March 2 • 7 pm 

Sunday, March 3 • 3 pm 

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY ACTIVITIES 

HIGHLAND FRIENDSHIP CLUB 

MOVIE/GAME NIGHT (GRADES 8-12) 

WEDNESDAYS • 6:30 - 8:30 PM • $5/SESSION 

BI-CITIES WELLNESS 

PROGRAM 

MEMBERS ONLY 

Jewish adults with developmental disabilities 

can work one-on-one with a personal trainer 

at no cost. Sponsored by the Persons with 

Developmental Disabilities Endowment Fund 

through the Jewish Federation of St. Paul and 

the Minneapolis Jewish Community Foundation. 

Brittany Buchanan 

Childrens Coordinator 

bbuchanan@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4759 

FAREWELL TO 

TEEN DIRECTOR SAM EBERHART 

Sam returned to the St. Paul JCC in October, 2009 (he worked at Camp 

Butwin for three summers in the early 2000’s) to work as our Teen 

Director while also pursuing a master’s degree in teaching at Hamline 

University. This combination proved to be a perfect pairing: he gained more 

experience working with young people while also receiving pedagogical 

training through his coursework. “The JCC leadership was tremendously 

supportive of my studies and intent to become a teacher,” Sam says. “After 

three fulfilling years here at the JCC, I have finished my program and will 

now be moving on to student teach.” 

In his time at the JCC, Sam built programs to serve the needs of families 

and their teens, including college prep classes, employment training, 

leadership development, and community service; all while bringing youth 

together to form positive relationships with their peers and community. Of 

his job, Sam says, “I have been blessed by the relationships I formed with 

teens and their families, as well as a diverse and immensely talented 

staff. I’ve learned an immeasurable amount, and can only hope that I 

have given back as much as I have been offered from such a unique and 

supportive community. Thank you!” 

We wish Sam good luck in all his future endeavors! 

SIBSHOPS 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 • 6 - 8:30 PM 

Sibshops provides activities and support for 

children who have a sibling with a disability. 

To register, contact Arc Greater Twin Cities at 

952-920-0855 

Leah Wing 

Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator 

leahw@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4772

DONATIONS 

SIDNEY P. ABRAMSON FUND 

Sandra and Edward Abramson 

SIDNEY P. ABRAMSON MEDITATION GARDEN 

Sandra and Edward Abramson 

NAOMI AND NEIL ARNOLD WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS FUND 

Neil and Naomi Arnold 

In honor of Elaine and Stuart Steinman’s special birthdays 

JACK BUTWIN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

Bev and Dick Behr 

In memory of Hy Simes 

In memory of Jeff Gamer 

Dorothy Lipschultz 

In memory of Sharon Rackner 

Joanie, Larry, Bob and Mary Mersky 

In memory of Jeffrey Kuller 

CALMENSON FAMILY FUND FOR SENIOR ADULTS 

Beverly Calmenson 

In memory of Zelda Katz 

CLAIRE AND ROY COHEN YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

Janice and Jerry Alch 

In honor of Claire Cohen’s 88th birthday 

CULTURAL ARTS FUND 

Amy and Kevin Olson 

MICHAEL FALK MEMORIAL SPECIAL NEEDS FUND 

Steven Falk and Eloise Hartmann 

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS 

Sandra Alch 

Todd and Judith Marshall 

Arnold and Harriet Usem 

BURT AND LUCILLE GARR FUND 

Steve and Cathy Armstrong 


Dori Denelle 

Barry and Rena Glaser 

Evie and Mel Kamin 

In honor of Burt Garr’s very special birthday 

JACK AND LILLIAN GELLER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND FOR CHILDREN 

AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 

Loren and Rosie Geller 

In memory of Barb Johnson 

With best wishes for Judy Arbit’s speedy recovery 

With best wishes for Lindsey Rose’s speedy recovery 

GENERAL OPERATING FUND 

Nancy Fushan 

In memory of Gene Orenstein 

Nina and Donn (Gordon) Mosser 



mwaldman@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4731 

Benjie Kaplan 

Development Director 

bkaplan@stpauljcc.org 

651-255-4733 

MICHAEL BENJAMIN GLASER FAMILY FUND FOR INCLUSION AND 

ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMMING 

Marshall and Darlene Kaplan 

Gary and Susan Bloom 


Dori Denelle 

Burt and Lucille Garr 

Joel and Sarah Glaser 


Frances Laven 

Charlie and Janet Leavitt 

Sharon and Mike Posnansky 

In honor of Barry Glaser’s special birthday 


In honor of Candee Kvasnik’s special birthday 

In honor of Sherm Ringer’s special birthday 

In honor of Ada Rubenstein’s 95th birthday 


Kathleen Kelley 

Maria Rubin 

In memory of Eddie Moradian’s father 

Maryellen Scratch 

In memory of Michael Glaser 

HOWARD GOLDBERGER ENDOWMENT FUND 

Debbie Goldberger 

In memory of Buddy Brin 

INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY FUND 

Gary and Susan Bloom 



Patricia Wolkoff, Dina and Adam 

In memory of Jeff Kuller 

Sieglinde A Gassman 

Nina and Donn (Gordon) Mosser 

JEWISH WAR VETS ROOM 

Alvin and Bonnie Abrahamson 

Celia Goldetsky 

EVELYN AND MEL KAMIN ENDOWMENT FUND 



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REUBEN AND ESTHER KAPLAN FUND 

Alison Besikof, Abby Chiat, Heather and Andy Schwartz, 

Rachel Sherman and Stephanie Cooper 

Allan and Thelma Goldstein and Family 

Anchor Bank 

Barbara and Fred Hirsekorn 

Everyone at Garelick Mfg Co 

Gregory and Mary Anne Bailey 

JCC Men’s Health Center Sunshine Fund 

Joanne, Chuck, Rachel, Naomi and Sam Bernstein 

John Jiracek and Alison Coulter 

Julie and Jeffrey Sanders 

Katie Sanders and Lawrence Gardner 

Marla Sanders and Joel Pinczewski 

Marvin, Harriet, Aaron and Sarah Goldstein 

Nancy Goldstein and Phil Geller 

Roslyn Rubenstein 

The Office of William F Miller and Associates, LLC 

Terry and Jack Appleman 

Steven and Cathy Armstrong 

Don and Paula Bernstein 


Dori Denelle 

Benjie and Libby Kaplan’s Friends 

Nancy Fushan 



Jerry and Gloria Goldberg and Family 

Herb and Judy Goldenberg 

Dan and Stacy Johnson 

Steve and Eve Kafitz 

Brian and Sandy Kamin 


Sherman and Beverly Kaminsky 

Judy and Ed Kaplan 

Stan and Joanne Kaplan 

Lou and Muriel Lachter 

Charlie and Janet Leavitt 

Frank Lerman 

Harriet Levy 

Jeff and Diane Lovich 

Ellen K Mack 

Don and Rhoda Mains 

Bob and Florie, Scott, Dan and Brad Marvy 

Bob and Mary Mersky 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Miller 

Marcia and Donald Okun 

Anna Marie Piccolo 

Sally Rubenstein 

Maria Rubin 

David and Fern Sanders 

Michael and Dianne Saslaw 

Steve and Nancy Schachtman 

Jamie and Terry Schneider 

Norman and Ethel Smith 

Jim and Linda Stein 

Jim and Donna Tilsner 

Bill and Ryvelle Tilsner 

Steve and Elaine Ukes 

Jeremy Waldman and Judith Belzer 

Michael and Erin Waldman 

In memory of Esther Kaplan 

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DONATIONS 

CY KASTER YOUTH HEALTH AND FITNESS FUND 

Barbara Kaster 

In honor of Sharlyne Krauss’s special birthday 

Thanking Julie and Barry Landy for a special Thanksgiving 

PEARL AND JOSEPH KRAWETZ FAMILY HEBREW ULPAN FUND 

E Leah Krawetz 

FLORENCE LAPINSKY MEMORIAL FUND 

Tim and Carole Bloom 

In honor of Edythe Meisel’s special birthday 

LAUNER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND 

Jane and Edward Gracza 

Joel and Laurie Kramer 

Barbie Levine and Sara Lynn Newberger 

Mary Walesch 

In memory of Robert Launer 

MACCABI FUND 

Dori Denelle 

In honor of Nancy Fushan’s very special birthday 

MORT MADDEN TODAH RABAH STAFF FUND 

Maggie Madden 

The Blum-Merians Foundation 

HATTIE AND HENRY MAROFSKY ADMINISTRATIVE FUND 

Stuart and Joann Marofsky 


In memory of Guzzie Yager 

SHERMAN AND EVELYN MARRINSON MUSIC MEMORIAL FUND 

Sharon Farsht Torodor and William Torodor 

BILL AND ROSE MARVY CAMP BUTWIN ENDOWMENT FUND 

Bob, Florie, Scott, Dan and Brad Marvy 

In honor of Rabbi Jeremy Fine on the occasion of his installation 

at Temple of Aaron 

In memory of Mort Geller 

MAYERON FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS FUND 

Tom Paper 

In memory of Len Mayeron 

SALLY AND HERSHEL ORENSTEIN FUND 

Steve, Pearlee, Anna and Lauren Coty 

In memory of Paul Elias 

Robert Perwien, Lori and Jonathan Perwien 

In memory of Sally Orenstein 

SID RUDERMAN INTERGENERATIONAL FUND 

Bruce Kessler 

In memory of Paul Ruderman 

MAX AND FELICIA SCHULZ FAMILY FUND 

Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP 

In honor of Kevin Besikof’s special birthday 

SENIOR ADULT FUND 

All the Families Who Participated in 

the Saturday evening meal 

c/o Richard Kaplan 


This list acknowledges, with gratitude, contributions of $10 or more that were received in November 2012. If 

we have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, please notify Evie Evie Kamin at at 651-255-4741 and we will 

include a a correction in the next issue of Attractions. 

Thank you for your generous support of of the St. St. Paul JCC’s funds and programs.

DIANNE AND LEIGHTON SIEGEL ENDOWMENT FUND 

Ernie and Malka Goodman 

In honor of Dianne and Leighton Siegel’s grandchildren 

HARRY AND ADDIE SILVERMAN ENDOWMENT FUND 

Michael and Joanne Silverman 

AMY AND GEORGE SITKOFF ENDOWMENT FUND 

James H Rued 

Laura Deuberry 

Stephen and Sherry Fredkove 

Richard Brody and Margaret Flynn 

Florence Friedman 

Herbert and Judy Goldenberg 

Barbara Kaster 

Sally Orren and Harold Arenson 

Esther Patterson and Family 

Chuck and Kori Savitt and Family 

David and Dede Smith 

Robert and Jaci Smolund 

Bob and Sandy Tilsen 

Marjorie Volk 

In memory of Amy Sitkoff 

NORMAN S. AND ETHEL D. SMITH DAY CARE AND CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

Edith Naomi Smith 

In honor of Norman and Ethel Smith’s 60th wedding anniversary 

Norman and Ethel Smith 

In memory of Pat Zaikaner’s sister Ellen 

In memory of Hy Simes 

In memory of Sharon Rackner 

With best wishes for Cookie Gordon’s speedy and full recovery 

TAMSKY/POMERANTZ ENDOWMENT FUND 

Morgan and Marilyn Tamsky 

In honor of Norah Hewuse’s second birthday 

KATHERINE AND JEFFREY TANE FAMILY FUND 

Jeffrey and Katherine Tane 


In memory of Howard Orenstein’s father 

EDWARD AND ESTHER TILSEN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR YOUTH 

Robert Tilsen 

MICHAEL AND ERIN WALDMAN ENDOWMENT FUND 

Nancy B Harold 

In honor of Jason Waldman for carrying on the family tradition 

Michael and Erin Waldman 

In memory of Gene Orenstein 

JCC CORPORATE PARTNERS 

AND EVENT SPONSORS 

Supporting the St. Paul JCC is more 

than good work…it’s good business! 

Augeo Marketing 

Bremer Bank 

Brian Kamin of UBS Financial Services 

BW Insurance Agency, Inc. 

Champps Americana 

Chicago Lake Liquor 

Collins Electrical Construction Company 

David Sloane of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC 

Durand & Associates Property Management, Inc. 

Ernest I Fink Agency 

First Lawyers Trust Company 

Mike Shields of Highland Realty 

Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels 

Industrial Surplus, Inc. 

Inver Grove Ford Lincoln 

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company 

King Solutions, Inc. 

Leonard, Street and Deinard 

Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP 

Mairs and Power, Inc. 

Newport Cold Storage 

Oak Grove Capital 

Pat Kaplan of Coldwell Banker Burnet 

PCL Construction Services, Inc. 

Press Law Office, PLLC 

RBC Wealth Management 

Skadron Animal Hospital 

Sexton Printing 

So Low Grocery Outlet 

St. Paul Academy and Summit School 

Tilsner Carton Company 

Victory Parking / Victory Capital / 

Victory Real Estate Services 

West River Dental Care 

Winthrop Weinstine 

Woodstone Renovations, Inc. 

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PRESIDENT 

Steve Rubin 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 


ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 

Penny Schumacher 

GENERAL INFORMATION: 651-698-0751 

MEMBERSHIP OFFICE: 651-255-4754 

stpauljcc.org 

Jewish Community Center 

of the Greater St. Paul Area 

Martin and Esther Capp Building 

1375 St. Paul Ave. 

St. Paul, MN 55116 

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Acclaimed jazz bassist and composer Omer Avital has lent his highly-spirited 

and soulful sound to the jazz, classical and world music scenes for well over 

two decades. He returns to the JCC with an all-star group to perform “harddriving 

jazz with a new soul for a new era.” Blending Israeli, Arabic, North 

African, and classical European music, this concert puts a global twist on 

the standard jazz idiom. 

Sponsored by the Constance and Sydney Berde Fund, Gertrude and 

Solomon Pogoriler Cultural Arts Fund, Ida and Leonard Rapoport Cultural 

Arts Fund for New Americans and the Zidell, Resnikoff, Resnikoff-Levin Arts 

Fund of the St. Paul JCC Endowment Funds. 

ST. PAUL JCC HOURS: Monday – Thursday 5:30 am – 10 pm • Friday 5:30 am – 5 pm • Saturday noon – 9 pm • Sunday 7 am – 9 pm 

Special Hours: Monday, December 31 • Building closes at 6 pm 

Tuesday, January 1 • Health & Fitness and Aquatics open 8 am - 5 pm

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