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Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh    VOL. 8 NO. 1
CONTENTS
                                CONTENTS
WINTER 2011




                                                                                                              TO LEARN ABOUT
                                After School Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
                                AgeWell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35          JCC MEMBERSHIP
                                American Jewish Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . 34
                                Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17         VISIT JCCPGH.ORG
                                Big Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
                                Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
                                Centerfit Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
                                                                                                            How to create your online account:
                                Children and Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
                                Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20      1. Go to JCCPGH.org and click the
                                Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6                “Members” link at the top of the page
                                Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26       next to the search box
                                Group Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28             2. Click “Create an Account”
                                Jewish Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4       3. Choose one of the three “Find Me”
                                My Baby and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8                   options to locate your account
                                Personal Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26               4. Create your user ID and password
                                Preschool Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
                                SilverSneakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33             How to register for a program online:
                                Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32            1. Search for programs by interest, age,
                                Sports and Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31                group or department
                                Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33   2. Log in to your account
                                Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29       3. Select the person to register by
                                Youth Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24               changing “Buy For”
                                Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
                                                                                                            4. Check out
                                Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back page             Questions? Contact Membership
                                Membership rates . . . . . . . . . . JCCPGH.org                             Services, 412-521-8011, ext. 534.
                                Thanks to our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40                       Watch us on YouTube
                                Thanks to our Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
                                                                                                            Follow us on Twitter
                                  For More Information                                                      Join us on Facebook

                                  Membership Services
                                  412-521-8011, ext. 534
                                  membership@jccpgh.org
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG




                                  Membership Sales
                                  412-521-8011, ext.176
                                                                                                              MISSION
                                  membership@jccpgh.org                                                       STATEMENT
                                  Financial Assistance                                                        The mission of the Jewish Community
                                                                                                              Center of Greater Pittsburgh is to enrich
                                  Karen Clarke
                                                                                                              our community by cultivating an inclusive,
                                  412-521-8011, ext. 224                                                      dynamic environment built upon Jewish
                                  Employment                                                                  values, heritage and culture. We offer
                                  Karen Kozel                                                                 programs of excellence that span the life
                                  412-521-8011, ext. 361                                                      cycle and strengthen the physical,
                                                                                                              intellectual, and spiritual well-being of
                                  Facility Rentals                                                            individuals and families from generation to
                                  Stacey Gentile                                                              generation.
                                  412-521-8011, ext. 341
                                  JCC Squirrel Hill
                                  412-521-8010                                                              JCC membership is open to everyone regardless of
                                                                                                            race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or
                                  TTY (hearing impaired)                                                    sexual orientation.
                                  412-208-9102                                                              The JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
                                                                                                            does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of
                                  JCC South Hills                                                           any status or condition protected by applicable
                                  412-278-1975                                                              federal or state law.
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CENTERFIT PLATINUM
        JOIN TODAY FOR




                                                                  WINTER 2011
        THESE BENEFITS
        Men and women can enjoy exclusive
        adults-only spa-style locker rooms and
        concierge services that provide serenity
        and comfort, as well as free exercise
        classes and discounted services:
        • ALL Group Exercise, Yoga, Spinning
           and Pilates classes are FREE
        • FREE Racquetball/Squash/Handball
           Court time
        • DISCOUNT of up to 10% off Personal
           Training Contracts
        • DISCOUNT on Massage up to 20%
        • Steam, sauna and whirlpool
        • Towel service, hair dryers and toiletries
        • Free coffee and tea



         MEET AND GREET
         Centerfit Platinum members—Come
         and mingle with friends. Enjoy a snack
         along with information about various
         fitness topics such as group exercise,
         personal training, massage and
         nutrition.
         Women’s Platinum:
         Thursday, January 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pm
         Friday, January 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am
         Friday, February 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am
         Thursday, February 17 . . . . . . . . . . . 6 pm
                                                                  CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION




         Friday, March 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am
         Thursday, March 17 . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 pm
         Men’s Platinum
         Thursday, January 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 pm
         Wednesday, January 26 . . . . . . . . . . 1 pm
         Thursday, February 10 . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pm
         Tuesday, February 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 am
         Thursday, March 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 pm
         Wednesday, March 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Noon




          Center Scene is published quarterly
          by the Jewish Community Center of
          Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes
          Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
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JEWISH LIFE
                                                                            Jewish values guide and enrich the JCC.
WINTER 2011




                                                   MESSAGE                  Underlying the JCC’s vitality are core
                                                                            Jewish tenets transcending generations,
                                                   FROM
                                                                            epitomized by the story of Abraham and
                                                   RABBI                    Sarah’s tent. In the story, Abraham so
                                                   DONNI C.                 values welcoming guests that he
                                                   AARON                    interrupts G-d to greet three strangers,
                                                    I have officially       invite them in and offer refreshment.
                                                    been part of the        The JCC strives to build a culture that
                                                    JCC family for three    incorporates this Biblical philosophy,
                                                    months now and          welcoming each person entering our
                                when I am asked how my experience           facilities. Focused on what transpires
                                has been, I can say that the welcome I      every day inside our “tent,” the JCC
                                felt on the first day is the welcome I      aspires to be a center of learning, joy,
                                feel every day I walk into this building.   growth and respect for diversity
                                I am commonly asked by members,             regardless of how or whether one
                                “What does it mean to be a rabbi and        worships.
                                Jewish educator for the JCC?” I tell
                                people that I am here to help create a
                                Jewish learning environment for all         HOLIDAYS AND
                                Jews in the community. People see
                                the JCC as their Jewish community
                                                                            CELEBRATIONS
                                and I want to make sure that every          Shabbat
                                Jew feels as welcome as I do on a           Shabbat is observed from sundown
                                daily basis. I want to open the doors       Friday until the appearance of three stars
                                wider and welcome everyone in the           in the sky on Saturday night. Shabbat is
                                entire Jewish community into                primarily a day of rest and spiritual
                                Abraham and Sarah’s tent. This means        enrichment, a time to set aside our
                                working with all of the departments         concerns and devote ourselves to higher
                                here, as well as creating opportunities     pursuits. To sanctify the Sabbath, we say
                                for our interfaith families, programs       a blessing over wine and eat a special
                                especially geared for women as well         braided egg bread, challah.
                                as members in their 20s and 30s and
                                our LGBT community.                         Shabbat is welcomed every Friday with
                                                                            celebrations by the Early Childhood
                                Please look for new programs coming         Development Center, Clubhouse and
                                out over the next few months and if         AgeWell’s Independent Adult Services
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG




                                you have any questions or ideas for         Department.
                                programming that you would like to
                                share with me, I can be reached here        See page 9 for information about Got
                                at the JCC at daaron@jccpgh.org or at       Shabbat on Saturday, February 12, at
                                412-521-8011, ext. 215.                     4 pm and our Family Shabbat Dinner on
                                                                            Friday, March 11, at 5:45 pm.
                                Shalom,
                                Rabbi Donni C. Aaron
                                JCC Jewish Educator                         Tu B’Shevat
                                Rabbi Aaron has worked in Jewish edu-
                                                                            Thursday, January 20
                                cation for more than 20 years. She was      Tu B’shevat (15th day of Shevat) is the
                                ordained at the Cincinnati campus of        New Year of the tree, marking the start
                                Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute       of spring in Israel. School children there
                                of Religion and has an undergraduate        plant thousands of saplings. Traditionally
                                degree in social work. She and her hus-     in the Diaspora we eat dried fruit
                                band, Rabbi Scott Aaron, Community          symbolizing the fruits of Israel.
                                Scholar for the Agency for Jewish Learn-    The holiday is celebrated with special
                                ing, have three children: Meitav, Nitzan    projects for children and families. See
                                and Naor.                                   page 9 for more information about the
                                                                            Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Festival on Friday,
4                                                                           January 14, from 5-7:30 pm
JEWISH LIFE
Purim                                           PJ Library




                                                                                                     WINTER 2011
Sunday, March 20                                This program of the Jewish Federation
                                                of Greater Pittsburgh is open to any
Purim derives its name from the word
                                                family in the Pittsburgh Community that
“Pur,” meaning lot. It recalls the lots that
                                                self-identifies as Jewish and has a child
Haman, Prime Minister of Persia, cast to
                                                between the ages of 6 months and 5 ½
determine the most favorable month
                                                years. Enrollment is FREE. Each
and day for the execution of the Jews of
                                                participating child will receive a high
Persia. This diabolical scheme was foiled
                                                quality Jewish children’s book or CD
by the intervention of the Persian queen,
                                                every month, through age five.
Esther, and her uncle, Mordecai, who
                                                To sign up your child go to
were both Jewish. Purim is a festival of
                                                http://www.pjlibrary.org/. See page 8
joy, and young and old dress up in cos-
                                                for PJ Library Story Time.
tumes to celebrate.
The JCC holds a carnival every year, the
Sandy and Edgar Snyder Family Purim
                                                Amazing Journeys
Carnival. This year’s event will be held on     The JCC and Amazing Journeys offer
Sunday, March 20. See p. 15 for details.        vacations for Jewish singles and adults.
                                                See page 33 for details.

CULTURE, TRAVEL                                 Agency for Jewish Learning
AND EVENTS                                      AJL J-Site classes are offered at the JCC
                                                in Squirrel Hill.
Mission to Cuba: February 6-14
Contact Bill Cartiff, 412-521-8011, ext. 849,
or bcartiff@jccpgh.org.                         JCC Maccabi Games® and
For solo Jewish travelers. Includes sites
                                                JCC Maccabi ArtsFest
of general and Jewish interest, meetings        The JCC holds tryouts and sends teens
with the local Jewish community.                to the games and ArtsFest each year.
                                                See page 23 for tryout dates.
Bike Israel: March 6-17
Join us for the ride of a lifetime! We will
                                                Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
bike from the Golan Heights to Masada,          Raises funds to support Jewish-related
about 25-35 miles per day, including            sports programs in Western Penn-
                                                sylvania and Israel and honors high
                                                                                                     CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION




three days in our Partnership 2000
region of Karmiel/Misgav and riding on          achieving Jewish athletes.
the new P2K Bike Trail. The trip cost           The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame supports the
covers bikes, security, support cars,           following programs: EKC Basketball Court,
maps, insurance, accommodations, bike           Equipment for South Hills Children's Programs, the
                                                Indoor Triathlon, J&R Ropes Course/Special Needs
guides and all the logistics.                   Enhancement, Maccabi Youth Games, Membership
Contact Sherree Hall at 412-521-8011,           and Program Scholarships and the JCC Sailfish
ext. 374, or shall@jccpgh.org                   Swim Team.

The trip is made possible in conjunction with
Partnership 2000 and the Jewish Federation of   Pittsburgh Jewish
Greater Pittsburgh.                             Music Festival
                                                Annual summer concert series devoted
American Jewish Museum                          to Jewish-themed music by Jewish
The American Jewish Museum of the               composers and influenced by Jewish
Jewish Community Center of Greater              musical traditions.
Pittsburgh explores contemporary
Jewish art with programs that facilitate
dialogue about art, philosophy and
culture. See page 34 for information
about current exhibits.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
WINTER 2011




                                ANNABELLE RUBINSTEIN                       • Chalav u’ Dvash Hebrew
                                                                             language instruction and Judaics
                                EARLY CHILDHOOD                              programming
                                DEVELOPMENT CENTER                         • Escorts to extracurricular JCC classes
                                Children grow and thrive in a                such as dance and sports
                                program enriched with language,            • Amazing Afternoons and Science and
                                reading, math, science, art, music and       Math Afternoons enrichment
                                fun. We believe that discovery and play
                                are young children’s most important
                                “work,” preparing them for the academic    Comprehensive and Flexible
                                and life challenges ahead.                 Programming
                                                                           ECDC is a preschool with before- and
                                Our Facility                               after-school extended day options,
                                                                           enrichment classes and summer camps
                                ECDC is housed in a dedicated wing of      for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG




                                the JCC, a beautiful, fully secured        We offer a wide range of scheduling
                                modern facility with indoor heated         choices from 7 am-6 pm every weekday.
                                pools, a full-size gymnasium, and an
                                                                           • Infants: Full-time care, 6 weeks
                                enclosed outdoor playground:
                                                                              through 14 months old
                                MARCI LYNN BERNSTEIN                       • Tots: Full- and part-time options for 14
                                PLAYGROUND                                    months through 2 years
                                                                           • Toddlers: Full- and part-time options
                                Our Program                                   for 2-year-olds
                                • The Creative Curriculum®                 • Preschoolers: Full- and part-time
                                  provides developmentally                    options for 3- and 4-year-olds
                                  appropriate play-based learning.
                                • An Ethical Start® curriculum, based on   BOOKEN FAMILY
                                  the classic Jewish text, Pirkei Avot
                                  (Ethics of Our Fathers), teaches
                                                                           KABBALAT SHABBAT
                                  universal values.                        Celebrated every Friday during the
                                                                           school year: 10:30 am
                                • Instruction in swimming, music and
                                  phys ed

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EARLY CHILDHOOD
Our Staff                                                EARLY BIRD CAMP




                                                                                                              WINTER 2011
The ECDC staff are caring educators with                 REGISTRATION ENDS
decades of professional experience. We
support ongoing training and maintain
                                                         JANUARY 31
the highest standards in early childhood                 ECDC K’Ton Ton and Yeladim
education.                                               Summer Camps: ages 2-5
All staff are trained in emergency proce-                Session I: June 20-July 15
dures, pediatric first aid and pediatric                 Session II: July 18-August 12
CPR and participate in annual manda-
                                                         Campers thrive in a safe and structured
tory PA Key training.
                                                         environment with a good balance of in-
JCC specialists teach our aquatics and                   door and outdoor activities such as
phys ed classes. ECDC is visited by a                    swimming, nature, music, arts & crafts,
child therapist from Jewish Family &                     gym and outdoor play. Parents can
Children’s Service.                                      choose a variety of scheduling options.
                                                         For more information, please call
                                                         Kelly Gable-LaBelle, 412-521-8011,
PROGRAMS                                                 ext. 209.
Amazing Afternoons: age 4                                EDWARD AND ROSE BERMAN
We explore a different theme—such as                     DIRECTOR
Our City, Children Around the World and
My Amazing Body—each month with                          To schedule a tour or to register, please
classes, field trips and visitors related to             call Jennifer Wright, Registrar,
each theme.                                              412-521-8011, ext. 375.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
1-3 pm                                                   Major funding for Early Childhood programming is
                                                         provided by the Pittsburgh Jewish Pre-
Class is full; inquire for Fall 2011.                    Kindergarten Educational Improvement
                                                         Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater
                                                         Pittsburgh and Keystone STARS/PA Early Learning
Science and Math Afternoons:                             Keys to Quality. Additional support is provided by
age 4                                                    Massey Charitable Trust as well as funding from
We explore numbers, animals, maps, the                   the Ginsberg Family Fund for Children's Programs,
                                                         the Miriam and Paul Kossis Early Childhood
solar system, the earth, chemistry,
                                                         Equipment Replacement Fund, the Marilyn Kramer
machines and navigation. These topics                    Memorial Fund and the Mark Allen Robinson Day
                                                                                                              CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION




are made exciting with books, classroom                  Care Center Endowment Fund.
projects and hands-on fun.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1-3 pm                                                    SAVE THE DATES
January through June 9, 2011
$310.50                                                   Grandparents Shabbat
                                                          Friday, January 14
Jardin Dulcito: age 3                                     Marlene Hiller Puppet Show
                                                          Friday, February 4
“Sweet little garden” Spanish program.
Your child will learn basic greetings,                    Early Bird Camp Registration
numbers, colors, basic commands, fun                      Ends Monday, January 31
songs and games. Y mucho mas!                             Early Bird Registration for School
Tuesdays and Thursdays                                    Year 2011-12
January 11-June 2                                         Begins Wednesday, February 2
1:30-2:30 pm                                              Open Registration for School Year
$260                                 An Ethical Start®    2011-2012
                                     School
                                                          Monday, February 21
                                                          Scholastic Book Fair
                                                          Monday, March 21
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MY BABY & ME
                                Contact Miriam Abramovich, ext. 398, or      Manic Motherhood
WINTER 2011




                                mabramovich@jccpgh.org                       Discussion group for moms. Bring your
                                My Baby and Me programs are open to          new baby!
                                families with children age four and
                                                                             Wednesdays , 1-2 pm
                                under. Drop-in programs are held in
                                                                             February 2-23, April 6, 13, 27
                                Family Place unless otherwise noted.
                                                                             Bagel Factory, Squirrel Hill
                                Advance registration is required for all
                                                                             No fee; open to the community
                                classes and special events. Class fees are
                                non-refundable.
                                                                             Manic Toddlerhood
                                                                             Join us to chat about the challenges and
                                FREE DROP-IN                                 joys of parenting a toddler. A child
                                GROUPS                                       development specialist will answer
                                                                             questions about behavior, development
                                Family Place Open Playtime                   and the transition from infancy to
                                Mondays-Thursdays                            toddlerhood.
                                8:30 am-9:30 pm
                                                                             Wednesdays, 11:15 am
                                Fridays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
                                                                             January 5-26, March 2-30
                                Saturdays: 1-6:30 pm
                                                                             Family Place
                                Sundays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
                                                                             No fee; open to the community
                                JCC members only
                                VISIT THE JUSTIN MARK LIBRARY
                                                                             CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE
                                Baby Play:                                   FAMILY GYM
                                age 3-14 months                              Call Kelly Young, ext. 220.
                                Singing, rhyming, movement and finger        Parents and their preschoolers
                                plays.                                       ages 1 to 5 participate in play activities
                                                                             using indoor playground equipment or
                                Tuesdays, 10 am and 11 am                    the outdoor playground in nice weather.
                                No fee; open to the community
                                                                             Sundays, 10-11:30 am, Kaufmann Gym
                                                                             No fee; members only
                                Twodle and Play:
                                ages 14-36 months                            Open Swim for Families
                                Enjoy singing, reading, rhyming,
                                                                             Call ext. 276.
                                movement and a craft. Facilitated by
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG




                                children’s librarian Kristen Keller.         These times are ideal for meeting up
                                                                             with friends at the pool.
                                Thursdays, 11:30 am
                                No fee; JCC members only                     Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
                                                                             9:45-10:30 am
                                                                             No fee; JCC members only
                                PJ Library Story Time
                                We read a selection from the PJ Library
                                and then get crafty based on a theme         CLASSES
                                from the book.
                                                                             Abrakadoodle Twoosy
                                Thursdays, 11:30 am
                                                                             Doodlers: ages 18-36 months
                                January 6, February 3, March 3
                                No fee; open to the community                Children explore art through play, using
                                                                             safe art materials. Fee includes all
                                                                             materials and frames.
                                Shabbat Shalom
                                                                             Room 204
                                Celebrate the arrival of Shabbat with        Tuesdays
                                songs, blessings, challah and juice.         February 8-March 15
                                Fridays, 11:15 am                            4 pm
                                No fee; JCC members only                     $90/member; $105/community
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MY BABY & ME
Kindermusik Village: Hickory,               EVENTS




                                                                                        WINTER 2011
Dickory, Tickle and Bounce and
Rhythm of My Day                            Manic Parenthood
Newborn to 1½ years. Learn how music        Does parenting sometimes make you
can help your little one soothe herself     feel manic? Us too! Pediatricians will
and how to incorporate relaxation           speak with us about common parenting
techniques from class into your routines    issues. Children are welcome to attend.
at home. Home materials include a           Dr. Mark Diamond: Frequently Asked
literature book, baby’s journal, CD and     Questions
art banners                                 Thursday February 17 • 10 am
1) Mondays, 11:30 am                        Dr. Laura Voight: Toddler Behavior
January 24-May 9                            Thursday March 3 • 10 am
2) Sundays, 9:30 am                         Dr: Jane Breck: Toddlers A-Z
January 30-May 15                           Wednesday April 13 • 5:30 pm
$216/member; $235/community;                Free and open to the community
$110/sibling
                                            Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Festival
Kindermusik Our Time:                       Artist Marlene Miller is back and will
Fiddle-dee-dee                              transform Levinson Hall into a magical
Ages 1½ to 3½ years. With a string          forest. Learn about trees, create felt
instrument emphasis in the music from       nature scenes, build tall towers with
class, you can bring home the violin,       building materials made from trees, and
cello, and orchestra sounds to help your    learn about the holiday Tu B’Shevat. Plus
toddler stay an engaged learner at          celebrate a festive Shabbat and eat a
home, too. Home materials include 2         yummy dinner with family and friends!
story books, activity book, 2 CDs, Dog      Friday, January 14
House Carry Box, and a pair of              5:30-7:30 pm
fiddlesticks.                               Levinson Hall
1) Mondays, 9:30 am                         Open to the community
2) Mondays, 10:30 am                        $6/adults and children 3 and older. Free
January 24-May 9                            for children 2 and younger. Please
                                            register in advance.
3) Sundays, 10:30 am
                                                                                        CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION




January 30-May 15
$216/member; $235/community;                Got Shabbat?
$110/sibling                                Great Shabbat related program for you
                                            and your little ones. Learn, celebrate,
                                            craft and snack with us!
Go Go Gross Motor
                                            Saturday February 12
Play-based gross motor education; each
                                            4 pm, Levinson Hall
class will have a theme. Work with balls,
                                            Free and open to the community.
blocks and scarves to improve balance,
strength and coordination. This class is
designed for toddlers and a grown-up.       Family Shabbat Dinner
Instructor: Kelly Young.                    Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and
Wednesdays                                  Rabbi Donni will be on hand with her
January 19-March 9                          shiny blue guitar. Dinner will be served
10:15-11 am                                 at 6:15 pm.
Room TBA                                    Friday, March 11
$80; JCC members only                       5:45 pm
                                            $12/adult; $5/child age 2 and older
                                            JCC members only


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SUMMER CAMPS
WINTER 2011




                                DAY CAMPS
                                EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 31
                                Session 1: June 20-July 15                   is suitable for young children. Campers
                                Session 2: July 18-August 12                 are in groups of 10 to 12 with a senior
                                                                             counselor, a junior counselor and a
                                J&R Day Camp: age 3-grade 5                  counselor-in-training and are part of our
                                Call Liza Baron, Director, ext. 241.         Pre-Kindergarten Unit, Karmiel.
                                J&R Day Camp provides children with an
                                enriching summer filled with sports,
                                arts, nature, Judaics, cookouts,
                                                                             Noar/Bogrim Travel Camp:
                                swimming, ropes course, biking, tennis       grades 6-9
                                and more. Children participate in age-       Call Liza Baron, ext. 241.
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG




                                appropriate activities with qualified,       Campers learn independence and
                                professional supervisory staff and           cultivate friendships while traveling to
                                talented, caring counselors, many of         local attractions and faraway places.
                                whom came to J&R as campers                  Each 4-week session includes a 5-day
                                themselves. At J&R we promote an             trip out of Pittsburgh.
                                environment of respect, cooperation
                                and caring where children can discover
                                                                             Performing Arts Camp:
                                new interests and talents every day. Fee
                                includes lunch and bus transportation.       grades 4-9
                                                                             Call Kathy Wayne, Director, ext. 373.
                                J&R Stepping Stones Half-Day Camp:
                                ages 3 and 4                                 Performing Arts Camp at the JCC in
                                Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm                     Squirrel Hill offers a full day of training
                                Session I only                               in theater, music and dance. Campers
                                                                             stage a public performance at the end
                                The Stepping Stones program is a             of their 4-week camp session.
                                developmentally appropriate, half-day
                                camp at the JCC’s 100-acre Family Park       Session 1 only
                                in Monroeville. Children take a
                                dedicated bus with seat belts and bus        Early Childhood Camps
                                counselors to and from the JCC in            Please see page 7.
10                              Squirrel Hill. They follow a schedule that
SUMMER CAMPS




                                                                                              WINTER 2011
One-Week Specialty Camps                  EMMA KAUFMANN
Call Kelly Young, ext. 220.               CAMP
Based at the JCC in Squirrel Hill,
                                          Contact Stephanie Buzza,
Specialty Camps run from 9 am-
                                          ext. 318, or sbuzza@jccpgh.org.
3:30 pm. Campers receive four hours of
specialty time, as well as recreational   EKC, the JCC’s resident overnight camp,
swim and choice time. Lunch is included   is situated along Cheat Lake in
and after-camp care is available. A       Morgantown, West Virginia, providing
variety of specialties are offered each   opportunities for a myriad of sports and
summer, such as tennis, Mad Science,      recreational activities on land and water.
jewelry-making, soccer, karate, floor     EKC camping programs, with an
hockey and golf.                          emphasis on Jewish values, are for kids
                                          entering grades 2 through 10. One- to
                                          eight-week sessions include First
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                                          Experience and Specialty Camps
                                          2011 session dates
 7th Annual                               4 Weeks: June 19 -July 15
 ALL CAMPS                                3 Weeks: July 17-August 7
 FREE FAMILY                              2 Weeks: June 19-July 1
                                          1 Week: August 8-14
 FUN NIGHT                                Major funding for JCC summer camps is provided
 Call Liza Baron, ext. 241.               in part by The Philip Chosky Performing Arts
                                          Program, the Jewish Federation of Greater
 Join us at Funfest in Harmarville.       Pittsburgh, Massey Charitable Trust, Morris &
 Win door prizes and receive camp         Fannie Skilken Family Foundation and the Edith L.
 discounts by registering that evening    Trees Charitable Trust.
 for EKC, J&R, South Hills Day Camps,
 Specialty Camps and Performing
 Arts Camp.
 Sunday, January 16
 FunFest Entertainment Center
 2525 Freeport Road, Harmarville, PA
 6:30-9 pm


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AFTER SCHOOL
WINTER 2011




                                CLUBHOUSE                                    Transportation
                                AFTER-SCHOOL                                 Transportation is typically provided by
                                                                             your child’s school. Please contact the
                                PROGRAM                                      school directly and fill out a “PM drop
                                Grades Pre-K-6                               off” form.
                                Call Jayme Vertullo, ext. 852.
                                The JCC Clubhouse combines top-              Membership
                                quality facilities with trained, caring,
                                                                             JCC membership is required to become
                                creative staff. We offer a wide variety of
                                                                             a “member” of Clubhouse. Scholarships
                                stimulating activities in our tournament-
                                                                             are available for those who qualify. For
                                size gyms, heated indoor swimming
                                                                             more information about scholarships,
                                pools and in our various clubs. Children
                                                                             please contact the Membership Office at
                                are grouped into age-appropriate
                                                                             412-521-8011, ext. 534.
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                                homerooms.
                                Each day children are met at their buses,
                                escorted to their homerooms, given a         KIDS CLUB
                                healthy snack including fruits and veg-      AT COLFAX
                                etables, assisted with homework, and
                                then provided with a variety of activity     The JCC offers an after-school program
                                choices. Monthly snack calendars, club       at Pittsburgh Colfax which runs every
                                schedules and newsletters are available,     day that school is in session until 6 pm.
                                so that both you and your child are well-    The program is open to all Colfax
                                informed.                                    students. Parents can pay a daily or
                                                                             weekly rate.
                                Clubhouse focuses on nurturing the
                                emotional, physical and social well-
                                being of each child. We provide various      For more information and to register:
                                activities such as organized gym games,      Contact Jayme Vertullo at 412-521-8011,
                                age-appropriate art projects, cooking,       ext. 852, or jvertullo@jccpgh.org
                                free swim, pen pals, recycling and board     Clubhouse is supported in part by the Massey
                                games galore. We visit the library, cele-    Charitable Trust and the Weiner Family Foundation
                                brate Shabbat every week and have            with additional funding from the Curtis & Joelle
                                monthly birthday celebrations to recog-      Krasik and Scott & Laurie Krasik After School Care
                                                                             Fund.
                                nize each child’s special day.
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES                              Create Your Own Party: ages 4-10




                                                                                              WINTER 2011
                                              Call us and we’ll make the
Call Josh Lobelsohn, ext. 228.                arrangements. Examples: bead party,
Let the JCC take care of your child’s         flower fairy party, bug party, royalty for
birthday party. Our staff enthusiastically    a day and tropical beach party.
leads your party from beginning to end.
                                              $325 and up
You book it, arrive and enjoy! We play
with and entertain the children. The          Dance Party: ages 4-7
price includes juice, paper goods, set-up     Learn new dance games and enjoy old
and clean-up, balloons, kosher cake and       favorites. Don’t forget your dancing
staff supervision. The base price is for 15   shoes!
children including the birthday child.        $275
Each additional participant: $15.
Superstar Sports Party: ages 7-10
Wiffleball, kickball, soccer, hockey, relay   FUN DAYS
races and more. Counselors lead you           Grades PreK-6
and your friends in a day of play.            Call Josh Lobelsohn, ext. 228.
$275                                          We offer exciting field trips and in-house
Games Galore: ages 4-6                        programs for days when elementary
A sports party for the younger set.           schools are closed. Please send a dairy
Parachute play, Mr. Fox, Red Light/Green      lunch, swimsuit and towel every day.
Light and Duck Duck Goose.                    9 am-4 pm
$275                                          $65/child; $60/sibling and Clubhouse
                                              members
Swim Party: ages 4-10
Open swim time, games and relay races         $15 discount if you register by 5 pm of
in our beautiful indoor pool. Party can       the previous day .
be held at the Family Park outdoor pool       A minimum of 10 is required to run the
during the summer.                            program.

$275                                          Fun at the JCC
                                              Daily activities include sports, trips to the
Awesome Arts & Crafts Party:                  park (weather permitting) and library,
ages 4-10                                     art, games and swimming.
Projects may include “wearable art,” sand
art and tie-dying. Choose the theme and       January 3, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28
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we’ll come up with a creative party.          February 4, 14, 18, 21
                                              March 4, 7, 14-18, 21-25, 28
$300
                                              Field Trips
Creative Cooking Party: ages 4-10
                                              January 17: Romp & Roll Roller-Skating
Become a “chef” for the day. Learn easy
                                                Park—arcade games too
and fun recipes and then taste-test
them with your friends!                       January 31: Snow Tubing—different
                                                slopes for different folks so no one is
$300                                            left out
Spa Party: ages 8-10                          February 1: FunFest—cosmic bowling,
Pamper yourself with homemade face              Lasertag and arcade games
masks, manicures and pedicures.
                                              Before and After Care
$300                                          7:30-9 am: no charge
                                              4-6 pm: $12 (no charge for Clubhouse
                                              members)
                                              Fun Days are subject to cancellation if
                                              enrollment requirements are not met.




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                                PROGRAMS                                    7th Annual All Camps Free
WINTER 2011




                                Call Josh Lobelsohn, ext. 228.
                                                                            Family Fun Night
                                                                            Call Liza Baron, ext. 241.
                                Kids Nite Out: grades PreK-7                Join us at Funfest in Harmarville. Win
                                Enjoy a Saturday night out while your       door prizes and receive camp discounts
                                child has fun with us. Our program          by registering that evening for EKC, J&R,
                                includes dinner along with sports, arts &   South Hills Day Camps, Specialty Camps
                                crafts, swimming and a movie. Children      and Performing Arts Camp.
                                will be grouped according to age for the    Sunday, January 16
                                evening’s activities. Meet in Room 202 of   6:30-9 pm
                                the Kaufmann Building.
                                Saturdays
                                                                            Family Shabbat Dinner
                                January 22, February 12, March 12
                                5:30-10 pm                                  Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and
                                $25/child                                   Rabbi Donni will be on hand with her
                                $20/sibling and Clubhouse member            shiny blue guitar. Dinner will be served
                                $5 walk-in fee                              at 6:15 pm.
                                                                            Friday, March 11
                                Sleepover at Carnegie Science               5:45 pm
                                                                            $12/adult; $5/child age 2 and older
                                Center: grades 3 and up
                                Bring your pj’s as we venture to the
                                Carnegie Science Center for a fun-filled    Got Shabbat: families with
                                night of learning and excitement, with      children ages 8 and under
                                exclusive showings at the IMAX Theater      Join us for some free Shabbat fun—craft
                                and Buhl Planetarium as well as full        projects, singing, snacks, and Havdallah
                                access to all of the exhibits and           with Rabbi Donni Aaron. RSVP to Josh
                                SportWorks.                                 Lobelsohn at ext. 228, by Friday,
                                Saturday, February 5                        February 11.
                                6 pm: drop-off at the Science Center        Saturday, February 12
                                $65/child; $15 discount if registered by    4-5:30 pm
                                January 25.                                 No fee

                                Story Starters: ages 5-10
                                                                            TEENS
                                Write and illustrate your own story with
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                                guidance from Kristen Keller, children’s    Call Josh Lobelsohn, ext. 228.
                                librarian. Art and writing supplies are
                                provided and each family will leave with
                                                                            Drivers Education:
                                their own book that they have created.      ages 15-18
                                                                            Course includes 30 hours of classroom
                                Sunday, February 27
                                                                            instruction and six hours of driving
                                3-4 pm
                                                                            instruction. Students MUST have their
                                $5/family
                                                                            learner’s permit before the last course
                                                                            date.
                                                                            Tuesdays
                                                                            January 25-March 29
                                                                            6:30-9:30 pm
                                                                            $375/member; $475/community
                                                                            Teen programming is supported in part by a grant
                                                                            from the Massey Charitable Trust.




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Battle of the Bands                                 Richard E. Rauh




                                                                                                             WINTER 2011
Come see local bands play, hang out                 Senior High Musical
with your friends and support the                   Don’t miss the JCC’s Senior High Musical
Richard E. Rauh Senior High Musical                 directed by Jill Machen.
with this fundraiser.
                                                    Show Dates
Saturday, January 15                                Thursday, February 17 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm
7-10:30 pm                                          Saturday, February 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pm
Levinson Hall                                       Sunday, February 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pm
                                                    Wednesday, February 23 . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm
Middle School Mania:                                Thursday, February 24 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm
                                                    Saturday, February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pm
ages 10-13
                                                    Sunday, February 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pm
Fun and friends await you at these
Saturday night adventures. Trans-                   $8/adult; $6/student, senior
portation to and from the JCC is                    $10/reserved seating
included. There will be a Havdalah                  Tickets are available at ext. 852.
service before we leave the JCC.                    Reserved tickets on sale January 19-
                                                    February 9 only.
Saturdays
6:-9:30 pm
$25; $20/sibling
February 12: Schenley Ice Skating Rink
   (skate rental included)                          SANDY AND EDGAR SNYDER
March 26: Forward Lanes                             FAMILY PURIM CARNIVAL
                                                    Call Liza Baron, ext. 241.
THE PHILIP CHOSKY                                   Join us for the BIGGEST indoor fun day
                                                    at the JCC. Climb Shushan Mountain,
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM                             play water games at the Purim Pool
JCC Middle School Musical:                          Party, jump into Mordechai’s Castle,
grades 5-8                                          and enjoy snacks at Vashti’s Food
Kathy Wayne, JCC Dance and Performing               Court.
Arts Camp Director (Aladdin, The Music              Sunday, March 20
Man) will be directing this year’s Middle           2-4 pm
School Musical—Disney’s Mulan. Come                 Play-all-day bracelet: $15
and see your friends perform!
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                                                    $10/child under 5
Performance Dates
Thursday, January 27 • 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 29 • 8 pm
Sunday, January 30 • 2 pm
$8/adult; $6/student, senior
$10 reserved seating tickets are on sale
January 4-24 only. Call ext. 852 to
reserve.
The Middle School Musical is supported in part by
the Dr. Paul S. and Gertrude F. Caplan Fund in
memory of Abe and Ida Forman Supporting
Theater Arts Programs.




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PRESCHOOL GYM
                                Call Kelly Young, ext. 220.                               Sports Stars: age 3½-4½
WINTER 2011




                                                                                          Learn how to be a good sport and basic
                                PARENT-ASSISTED                                           sports skills. Escort provided for JCC
                                CLASSES                                                   preschoolers.
                                CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE FAMILY                             Mondays
                                GYM: AGES 1-5                                             January 3-March 7
                                Parents and their preschoolers are                        3:15-4 pm
                                invited to participate in recreational play               $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
                                activities. Indoor playground equipment
                                and much more are available for your                      Game Time: ages 4½-5½
                                child’s use. The playground is available                  This is a good introduction to all sports
                                in nice weather. Special themes first                     with an emphasis on fair play and
                                Sunday of each month.                                     understanding directions. No kids have
                                Sundays, ongoing                                          to “sit out.” Maximum participation is
                                10-11:30 am                                               encouraged by the structure of the
                                No fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym   games. Escort provided for JCC
                                                                                          preschoolers.
                                Tiny Tot Soccer: ages 3-5                                 Thursdays
                                Spend quality time with your child as                     January 6-March 10
                                he/she learns the basics of football                      12:45-1:30 pm
                                along with special coordination                           $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
                                activities to enhance body awareness.
                                Parent participation is necessary.                        Tiny Tennis: ages 4-5
                                Sundays                                                   Start your child early with our fun tennis
                                January 2-March 6                                         program, taught by Alex Speck.
                                11-11:45 am                                               Wednesdays
                                $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym              January 5-March 9
                                                                                          1-1:45 pm
                                INDEPENDENT CLASSES
                                                                                          $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
                                Tumbling Tots: ages 3½-4½
                                Children learn gymnastic skills, gross                    Pee Wee Basketball: ages 4-5
                                motor skills, coordination and body
                                                                                          Learn to dribble, pass and shoot.
                                awareness through games and special
                                                                                          Fridays
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                                activities. Escort provided for JCC
                                preschoolers.                                             January 7-March 11
                                                                                          3-3:45 pm
                                Mondays
                                                                                          56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
                                January 3-March 7
                                1:30-2 pm
                                $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym            Little Ninja: ages 4-5
                                                                                          Children learn self-defense, coordination
                                Sports of All Sorts:                                      and body awareness. Uniforms are
                                ages 3-4                                                  mandatory at an additional fee.
                                                                                          Ilmir Akhmetzyanov, instructor.
                                The emphasis is on gross motor
                                development and working with others.                      Thursdays
                                Escort provided for JCC                                   January 6-March 10
                                preschoolers.                                             1:30-2:15 pm
                                                                                          $80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
                                Tuesdays
                                January 4-March 8
                                12:45-1:15 pm
                                $42; $32/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym


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AQUATICS
                                            Level 3: Stroke Development.




                                                                                                        WINTER 2011
 MEET THE                                   Coordination of front and back crawl
 NEW JCC                                    without support, learn to breathe on
                                            side during front crawl.
 SWIM
 DIRECTOR
                                            Youth: ages 6-18
 Katherine Longwell,                        Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
 our new Aquatics                           Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
 Director, likes to quote the Latin         Level 3: Stroke Development
 proverb: “By learning you will teach;      Level 4: Stroke Improvement
 by teaching you will learn.”               Level 5: Stroke Refinement
                                            Level 6*: Designed with “menu” options
 She brings a wealth of coaching and
                                            that prepare students to participate in
 teaching experience to the JCC, most
                                            Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard
 recently serving as assistant swim
                                            Training courses. These options include
 coach at Quaker Valley High School.
                                            personal water wafety, fundamentals of
 She has taught swimming and
                                            diving, lifeguard readiness and fitness
 aquatic exercise to all ages and fitness
                                            swimmer.
 levels and First Aid, CPR & AED, Life-
                                            *This class is one hour in length and
 guard and Babysitting for American
                                            meets twice per week; fee is $150.
 Red Cross Pittsburgh.
 She is a fierce Masters Swimmer who        CLASS SCHEDULE
 enjoys competitions in local and na-       Sundays
 tional meets in the YMCA and USMS
                                            January 2-March 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90
 leagues.
                                            Parent & Child Level 1 . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am
                                            Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am
                                            Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10 am
                                            Preschool Level 3. . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am
SWIM LESSONS                                Parent & Child Level 2 . . . . . . 10:30-11 am
FOR CHILDREN                                Preschool Level 1. . . . . . . . . . . 10:30-11 am
                                            Preschool Level 2. . . . . . . . . . . 11-11:30 am
Call Katherine Longwell, ext. 276.          Preschool Level 3 . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon
We use the American Red Cross Learn-        Youth Level 1 noon-12:30 pm(Small Pool)
to-Swim program, which teaches              Youth Level 2 . . . 12:30-1 pm (Small Pool)
aquatic and safety skills in progressive
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                                            Youth Level 3. . . . . 1-1:30 pm (Small Pool)
levels. Visit JCCPGH.org for a complete     Youth Level 4 . noon-12:30 pm (Lap Pool)
description of each swim level.             Youth Level 5 . . . . . 12:30-1 pm (Lap Pool)
                                            Youth Level 6 . . . . . . . . . 1-2 pm (Lap Pool)
Parent & Child (classes meet in
the small pool)
Parent and child explore the water and      Mondays
begin to learn safe behaviors in the pool   January 3-March 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90
with songs and games.                       Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon
Level 1: ages 6-18 months                   Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3:30 pm
Level 2: ages 18-36 months                  Preschool Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-4 pm
                                            Youth Level 1. . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Small Pool)
                                            Youth Level 2. . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Small Pool)
Pre-School: ages 3-6 (classes               Youth Level 3. . . . . 4:30-5 pm (Small Pool)
meet in the small pool)                     Youth Level 4 . . . . . . 3:30-4 pm (Lap Pool)
Level 1 (Toddler Tadpoles): An              Preschool Level 1 . 6-6:30 pm (Small Pool)
introduction to organized swim lessons      Preschool Level 2 . 6-6:30 pm (Small Pool)
and water exploration.                      Youth Level 1 . . . . 6:30-7 pm (Small Pool)
Level 2: Overcome fear, build confidence
in the water, learn body positioning and
leg & arm actions.

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                                Tuesdays
WINTER 2011




                                January 4-March 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90   2ND ANNUAL
                                Parent & Child Level 1 & 2 11:30 am-noon
                                Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . noon-12:30 pm              JACK MORRIS
                                Preschool Level 2. . . . . . . . noon-12:30 pm              INVITATIONAL
                                                                                            SWIM MEET
                                Wednesdays                                                  Call ext. 276.
                                January 5-March 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90   Join us for the second annual swim
                                Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon              meet honoring the memory of
                                Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3:30 pm       beloved swim teacher and coach Jack
                                Preschool Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-4 pm       Morris, called the “Zen Master of the
                                Youth Level 1 . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Small Pool)                pool” and the “Mister Rogers of the
                                Youth Level 2 . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Small Pool)                water.”
                                Youth Level 3. . . . . 4:30-5 pm (Small Pool)
                                Youth Level 4 . . . . . . 3:30-4 pm (Lap Pool)              Spearheaded by Dr. Sidney Busis,
                                Parent & Child Level 1 & 2 . . . . . 6-6:30 pm              Attorney Edgar Snyder and Mr. Morris's
                                Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-7 pm        wife Fran, the Jack Morris Endowment
                                Preschool Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-7 pm       Fund provides scholarships for
                                                                                            children to participate in JCC
                                                                                            swimming programs.
                                Thursday
                                                                                            Sunday, February 20
                                January 6-March 10                          $90             2 pm
                                Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon              Ages 10 and under
                                Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon             JCC Squirrel Hill Pool
                                Preschool Level 3. . . . . . . . noon-12:30 pm
                                                                                            To make a contribution to the Jack Morris
                                Youth Level 5 . . . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Lap Pool)
                                                                                            Endowment Fund for JCC Aquatics, call the JCC
                                Youth Level 6* . . . . . . . . 4-5 pm (Lap Pool)            at (412) 521-8011, ext. 232. Donations also can
                                Preschool Level 3 . 5-5:30 pm (Small Pool)                  be made online at JCCPGH.org.
                                Youth Level 1. . . . . 5-5:30 pm (Small Pool)
                                Youth Level 4 . . . . . . 5:30-6 pm (Lap Pool)
                                *Level 6 meets twice a week for one
                                hour and is $150.                                           Yoqua
                                                                                            Release stress, realign the spine, deep
                                Private Swim Lessons                                        breathing, relaxation, muscle toning and
                                Private lessons are available by                            more through this mindful method of
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                                calling for an appointment.                                 mental and physical well-being training
                                                                                            in the water.
                                $25/half-hour
                                                                                            Tuesdays and Thursdays
                                                                                            January 4-May 26
                                WATER EXERCISE                                              1-1:45 pm
                                                                                            $25/Centerfit Platinum Member
                                Call Katherine Longwell, ext. 276.
                                                                                            $50/General Member
                                AQX
                                This aerobics class, held in the lap pool,                  “Get Wet, Get Fit” Personal
                                features exercises using resistance                         Water Workout
                                equipment.                                                  Work out one-on-one with our
                                Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays                             experienced staff. Learn exercise
                                January 3-May 30                                            techniques, brush up on swim strokes or
                                9:30-10:30 am                                               do an intense half-hour workout.
                                $30/Centerfit Platinum member                               Schedule your workout with Katherine
                                $60/general member                                          at ext. 267.
                                                                                            $25/half-hour session


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Silver Splash®                              Pittsburgh Group Sailfish:




                                                                                        WINTER 2011
This water fitness program is designed      ages 7-13
for SilverSneakers® members to enhance      Must be a U.S. Swimmer. Certain swim
quality of life and daily function, using   times are a prerequisite. Tryouts are
specially designed SilverSneakers®          required.
kickboards. No swimming ability is
required for this safe, fun, effective
program.
                                            Allegheny Group Sailfish: ages
                                            8-14
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
                                            Swimmers need to have USS “BB/B”
9-10 am
                                            times and meet workout set time
Tuesdays and Thursdays
                                            standards. Compete locally. Al Rose,
10:30-11:30 am
                                            Head Coach.

Arthritis Foundation                        Pennsylvania Group Sailfish:
Aquatic Program                             ages 10-18
Our heated pool is the ideal
                                            Swimmers ages 10-12 need to have USS
environment for relieving arthritis pain
                                            “A” times; ages 13+ need to have “BB”
and stiffness. Gentle movements
                                            times . Compete locally and out of state.
increase joint flexibility and range of
                                            Al Rose, Coach.
motion, while restoring or maintaining
muscle strength. Must have a physician's
referral to participate in this certified   U.S. Group Sailfish: ages 13-18
program.                                    For swimmers who have USS “AA” times
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays             and meet workout set time standards.
January 3-May 30                            Compete locally and nationally. Al Rose,
11:30 am-12:30 pm                           Coach.
$75                                         Through August 2011
                                            Fee pro-rated
Aqua Zumba
Aqua Zumba uses Latin music rhythms         Sailfish Swim Club
and other upbeat tempos. Because of         Conditioning Program
water resistance, movements will be         Call Matt Proskin, ext. 231.
slower than on land, yet they can be just
                                            Use dry land conditioning practice to
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as intense.
                                            improve your performance in the water.
Wednesdays and Thursdays                    By appointment only.
10:45-11:45 am
                                            $15 each for a group of 4
$5/per drop in
$80/20 sessions
                                            Masters
                                            For adults interested in competitive
SWIM TEAMS                                  swimming and harder workouts.
For more information check the JCC          Al Rose, Coach.
Sailfish website: www.jccsailfish.org.      Through September 4, 2011
                                            Fee pro-rated
Squirrel Hill Swim Team:
ages 6-12
Children compete in local intramural
meets. Must be an American Red Cross
Level V, or be tested by the staff.
Mondays and Wednesdays
4:15-5 pm
January 3-June 1
$225
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                                THE PHILIP CHOSKY                             Dance Recital
WINTER 2011




                                PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM                       • Our annual dance recitals are
                                Call Kathy Wayne, ext. 373.                     scheduled for May 26 (school age)
                                                                                and June 2 (preschool).
                                RDS: Robinson Dance Studio
                                KDS: Kaufmann Dance Studio                    • Costumes are mandatory for
                                                                                participants in the dance recital and
                                Director                                        must be purchased by parents in
                                Kathy Wayne, Dance Director, is a               January.
                                graduate of Point Park College with a         • Students must be registered in
                                B.A. in dance. Her professional credits         January to participate in the dance
                                include Tokyo Disneyland, Caesar’s              recital.
                                Atlantic City and many productions with
                                the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
                                                                              PRESCHOOL
                                Philosophy                                    Creative Movement: ages 3-4
                                Our goal is to help your child gain poise,    For our tiniest dancers, we use
                                flexibility, strength and an appreciation     imaginative play and musical activities
                                for the art of dance.                         to build strength, flexibility and body
                                                                              awareness, as well as gross motor skills,
                                Dress Code Requirements                       coordination and posture.
                                Hair must be pulled back, longer hair         Mondays
                                should be in a bun or pony tail               January 3-May 16
                                Ages 3-4                                      12:30-1 pm
                                                                              $180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                • Pink or Black leotard
                                • Pink tights                                 Tuesdays
                                                                              January 4-May 17
                                • Ballet slippers required for ballet class
                                                                              3:15-3:45 pm
                                • Tap shoes required for tap class            $180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                Ages 5 and up                                 Thursdays
                                • Pink or black leotard                       January 6-May 19
                                • Ballet skirts are permitted                 12:30-1 pm
                                • Jazz pants permitted                        $180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                • Pink or black tights                        3-3:30 pm
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG




                                • Ballet slippers required for ballet class   $180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                • Tap shoes required for tap class
                                • Jazz shoes required for jazz class          Pre-ballet: ages 4-5
                                Boys                                          Thursdays
                                • Black pants or tights                       January 6-May 19
                                • White T-shirt                               3:30-4 pm
                                                                              $180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                • Ballet shoes required for ballet class
                                • Tap shoes required for tap class
                                                                              Pre-ballet/Tap: ages 4-5
                                                                              Tuesdays
                                Registration                                  January 4-May 17
                                • Participants must be registered before      2-2:45 pm
                                  the first class begins.                     $190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                • If your child is in Level III or above,     3:15-4 pm
                                  please call the Director to discuss         $190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
                                  your child’s placement for this year.



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SCHOOL-AGE                                                               Ballet/Tap/Jazz 11: ages 12-18




                                                                                                                                                  WINTER 2011
                                                                         Acceptance into the class required.
CLASSES                                                                  Tuesdays 5:15-6:15 pm, Ballet
Ballet/Tap 1: grade K                                                                   6:15-7 pm, Tap
                                                                         Thursdays 6:15-7:15 pm, Jazz
Tuesdays
                                                                                        7:15-8:15 pm, Ballet
January 4-May 17
                                                                         January 4-May 19
4:15-5 pm
                                                                         $486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
$190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                                                         Thursdays only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $380
                                                                         Tap only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190
Ballet/Tap 2: grade 1
Tuesdays                                                                 Hip Hop: ages 9-12
January 4-May 17
                                                                         Fridays
5-6 pm
                                                                         January 7-May 20
$228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                                                         3:15-4:15 pm
                                                                         $228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
Ballet/Tap 3: ages 7-8
Thursdays                                                                4:15-5:15 pm
January 6-May 19                                                         $228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
4:15-5:15 pm
$228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS    Irish Dance
                                                                         Learn basic movements of traditional
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 4: ages 7-8                                              group dances as well as modern solo
Wednesdays                                                               dancing. Wear comfortable exercise
January 5-May 18                                                         attire. Instructor Mary Pearl has been
4:15-5:45 pm                                                             teaching Irish Dance for the past nine
$266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS   years and has toured the United States
                                                                         and Canada with professional dance
                                                                         companies Celtic Legends and Celtic
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 5: ages 9-11                                             Fire.
Mondays                                                                  Sundays
January 3-May 16                                                         January 9-March 6
4:15-5:45 pm                                                             Ages 8-12: 1-2 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
$266. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
                                                                                                                                                  CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION




                                                                         Teens and adults: 2-3 pm . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
                                                                         $108
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 6: ages 10-14
Wednesdays                                                               Adult Intermediate Tap
January 5-May 18                                                         Mondays
5:45-7:15 pm                                                             January 3-March 7
$266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS   7:15-8:15 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
                                                                         $90/member; $110/community
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 7: ages 10-14
Mondays                                                                  Adult Ballet
January 3-May 16                                                         Tuesdays
5:45-7:15 pm                                                             January 4-March 8
$266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS   10:30-11:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
                                                                         $90/member; $110/community
Jazz 10: ages 11-16                                                      5-class punch card:
Acceptance into the class required.                                      $50/member; $60/community
                                                                         Good until March 8
Thursdays
January 6-May 19
5:15-6:15 pm
$228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
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                                HOCKEY                                                         Private Lessons with Chris Taft
WINTER 2011




                                Call Alex Speck, ext. 249.                                     One on one instruction with former Pitt
                                                                                               and NBA Player Chris Taft. Call ext. 249
                                Street Hockey: grades K-3                                      to schedule.
                                Learn the basics of hockey and apply                           $40/one-hour lesson
                                them to games. Players must provide
                                their own helmet with mask. Coach:
                                Mark Haffner.
                                                                                               Private Basketball Lessons:
                                                                                               ages 10-18
                                Mondays
                                                                                               Take a private lesson with Charles
                                5-6 pm
                                                                                               Shealey, Delaware State University Hall
                                January 3-March 7
                                                                                               of Famer. Call ext. 220 to schedule.
                                $72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym
                                                                                               $35/one-hour lesson
                                Roller Hockey: grades 3-6
                                Players must be experienced on skates                          Larry Sadja Basketball
                                and bring their own skates, helmets,                           Tournament for All Ages
                                gloves, elbow and knee pads—all are                            Boys and girls compete separately.
                                mandatory.                                                     Proceeds benefit the Larry Sadja
                                                                                               Endowment Fund. Players can sign up
                                Mondays
                                                                                               individually or as a team in these age
                                6-7 pm
                                                                                               groups: grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8,
                                January 3-March 7
                                                                                               9-12, Adults (18+).
                                $72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym
                                                                                               Sunday, March 27
                                                                                               Adults: 9-11:30 am
                                Rollerblading Private Lessons
                                                                                               Youth: Noon-4 pm
                                Learn from teaching professional Mark                          $50/team of 3-4
                                Haffner. By appointment.
                                                                                               Basketball programs are supported in part by the
                                $35/hour; $25/half hour                                        Allen “Ace” Aizenberg Fund with additional support
                                                                                               from The Larry Ruttenberg Basketball Fund and the
                                                                                               Shapera Basketball Fund.
                                BASKETBALL
                                Call Alex Speck, ext. 249.                                     MORE SPORTS
                                Chris Taft Basketball Camp:                                    Call Alex Speck, ext. 249.
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG




                                grades 1-8
                                                                                               Flag Football: grades 3-7
                                Learn the fundamentals with Chris Taft,
                                                                                               Girls and boys welcome. Coach: Alex
                                our new lead basketball instructor. Bring
                                                                                               Speck.
                                your lunch, a swimsuit and towel every
                                day.                                                           Wednesdays
                                                                                               January 5-March 9
                                Monday-Thursday
                                                                                               5-6 pm
                                December 27-30
                                                                                               $65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym
                                9 am-3 pm
                                $185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym

                                Chris Taft Group Basketball
                                Training
                                Sharpen your basketball skills with
                                former Pitt and NBA player Chris Taft.
                                Take your game to the next level!
                                Wednesdays
                                January 5-March 9
                                 4-5 pm
                                $80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym
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  • 1. PROGRAM GUIDE WINTER 2011 SQUIRREL HILL Pilates & FREE Yoga, for Spinning Platinum C enterfit s Member Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh VOL. 8 NO. 1
  • 2. CONTENTS CONTENTS WINTER 2011 TO LEARN ABOUT After School Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AgeWell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 JCC MEMBERSHIP American Jewish Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 VISIT JCCPGH.ORG Big Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Centerfit Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to create your online account: Children and Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1. Go to JCCPGH.org and click the Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 “Members” link at the top of the page Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 next to the search box Group Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2. Click “Create an Account” Jewish Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. Choose one of the three “Find Me” My Baby and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 options to locate your account Personal Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4. Create your user ID and password Preschool Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SilverSneakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 How to register for a program online: Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 1. Search for programs by interest, age, Sports and Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 group or department Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 2. Log in to your account Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3. Select the person to register by Youth Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 changing “Buy For” Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4. Check out Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back page Questions? Contact Membership Membership rates . . . . . . . . . . JCCPGH.org Services, 412-521-8011, ext. 534. Thanks to our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Watch us on YouTube Thanks to our Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Follow us on Twitter For More Information Join us on Facebook Membership Services 412-521-8011, ext. 534 membership@jccpgh.org REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG Membership Sales 412-521-8011, ext.176 MISSION membership@jccpgh.org STATEMENT Financial Assistance The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh is to enrich Karen Clarke our community by cultivating an inclusive, 412-521-8011, ext. 224 dynamic environment built upon Jewish Employment values, heritage and culture. We offer Karen Kozel programs of excellence that span the life 412-521-8011, ext. 361 cycle and strengthen the physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of Facility Rentals individuals and families from generation to Stacey Gentile generation. 412-521-8011, ext. 341 JCC Squirrel Hill 412-521-8010 JCC membership is open to everyone regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or TTY (hearing impaired) sexual orientation. 412-208-9102 The JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of JCC South Hills any status or condition protected by applicable 412-278-1975 federal or state law. 2
  • 3. CENTERFIT PLATINUM JOIN TODAY FOR WINTER 2011 THESE BENEFITS Men and women can enjoy exclusive adults-only spa-style locker rooms and concierge services that provide serenity and comfort, as well as free exercise classes and discounted services: • ALL Group Exercise, Yoga, Spinning and Pilates classes are FREE • FREE Racquetball/Squash/Handball Court time • DISCOUNT of up to 10% off Personal Training Contracts • DISCOUNT on Massage up to 20% • Steam, sauna and whirlpool • Towel service, hair dryers and toiletries • Free coffee and tea MEET AND GREET Centerfit Platinum members—Come and mingle with friends. Enjoy a snack along with information about various fitness topics such as group exercise, personal training, massage and nutrition. Women’s Platinum: Thursday, January 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pm Friday, January 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am Friday, February 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am Thursday, February 17 . . . . . . . . . . . 6 pm CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION Friday, March 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am Thursday, March 17 . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 pm Men’s Platinum Thursday, January 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 pm Wednesday, January 26 . . . . . . . . . . 1 pm Thursday, February 10 . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pm Tuesday, February 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 am Thursday, March 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 pm Wednesday, March 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Center Scene is published quarterly by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. 3
  • 4. JEWISH LIFE Jewish values guide and enrich the JCC. WINTER 2011 MESSAGE Underlying the JCC’s vitality are core Jewish tenets transcending generations, FROM epitomized by the story of Abraham and RABBI Sarah’s tent. In the story, Abraham so DONNI C. values welcoming guests that he AARON interrupts G-d to greet three strangers, I have officially invite them in and offer refreshment. been part of the The JCC strives to build a culture that JCC family for three incorporates this Biblical philosophy, months now and welcoming each person entering our when I am asked how my experience facilities. Focused on what transpires has been, I can say that the welcome I every day inside our “tent,” the JCC felt on the first day is the welcome I aspires to be a center of learning, joy, feel every day I walk into this building. growth and respect for diversity I am commonly asked by members, regardless of how or whether one “What does it mean to be a rabbi and worships. Jewish educator for the JCC?” I tell people that I am here to help create a Jewish learning environment for all HOLIDAYS AND Jews in the community. People see the JCC as their Jewish community CELEBRATIONS and I want to make sure that every Shabbat Jew feels as welcome as I do on a Shabbat is observed from sundown daily basis. I want to open the doors Friday until the appearance of three stars wider and welcome everyone in the in the sky on Saturday night. Shabbat is entire Jewish community into primarily a day of rest and spiritual Abraham and Sarah’s tent. This means enrichment, a time to set aside our working with all of the departments concerns and devote ourselves to higher here, as well as creating opportunities pursuits. To sanctify the Sabbath, we say for our interfaith families, programs a blessing over wine and eat a special especially geared for women as well braided egg bread, challah. as members in their 20s and 30s and our LGBT community. Shabbat is welcomed every Friday with celebrations by the Early Childhood Please look for new programs coming Development Center, Clubhouse and out over the next few months and if AgeWell’s Independent Adult Services REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG you have any questions or ideas for Department. programming that you would like to share with me, I can be reached here See page 9 for information about Got at the JCC at daaron@jccpgh.org or at Shabbat on Saturday, February 12, at 412-521-8011, ext. 215. 4 pm and our Family Shabbat Dinner on Friday, March 11, at 5:45 pm. Shalom, Rabbi Donni C. Aaron JCC Jewish Educator Tu B’Shevat Rabbi Aaron has worked in Jewish edu- Thursday, January 20 cation for more than 20 years. She was Tu B’shevat (15th day of Shevat) is the ordained at the Cincinnati campus of New Year of the tree, marking the start Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of spring in Israel. School children there of Religion and has an undergraduate plant thousands of saplings. Traditionally degree in social work. She and her hus- in the Diaspora we eat dried fruit band, Rabbi Scott Aaron, Community symbolizing the fruits of Israel. Scholar for the Agency for Jewish Learn- The holiday is celebrated with special ing, have three children: Meitav, Nitzan projects for children and families. See and Naor. page 9 for more information about the Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Festival on Friday, 4 January 14, from 5-7:30 pm
  • 5. JEWISH LIFE Purim PJ Library WINTER 2011 Sunday, March 20 This program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is open to any Purim derives its name from the word family in the Pittsburgh Community that “Pur,” meaning lot. It recalls the lots that self-identifies as Jewish and has a child Haman, Prime Minister of Persia, cast to between the ages of 6 months and 5 ½ determine the most favorable month years. Enrollment is FREE. Each and day for the execution of the Jews of participating child will receive a high Persia. This diabolical scheme was foiled quality Jewish children’s book or CD by the intervention of the Persian queen, every month, through age five. Esther, and her uncle, Mordecai, who To sign up your child go to were both Jewish. Purim is a festival of http://www.pjlibrary.org/. See page 8 joy, and young and old dress up in cos- for PJ Library Story Time. tumes to celebrate. The JCC holds a carnival every year, the Sandy and Edgar Snyder Family Purim Amazing Journeys Carnival. This year’s event will be held on The JCC and Amazing Journeys offer Sunday, March 20. See p. 15 for details. vacations for Jewish singles and adults. See page 33 for details. CULTURE, TRAVEL Agency for Jewish Learning AND EVENTS AJL J-Site classes are offered at the JCC in Squirrel Hill. Mission to Cuba: February 6-14 Contact Bill Cartiff, 412-521-8011, ext. 849, or bcartiff@jccpgh.org. JCC Maccabi Games® and For solo Jewish travelers. Includes sites JCC Maccabi ArtsFest of general and Jewish interest, meetings The JCC holds tryouts and sends teens with the local Jewish community. to the games and ArtsFest each year. See page 23 for tryout dates. Bike Israel: March 6-17 Join us for the ride of a lifetime! We will Jewish Sports Hall of Fame bike from the Golan Heights to Masada, Raises funds to support Jewish-related about 25-35 miles per day, including sports programs in Western Penn- sylvania and Israel and honors high CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION three days in our Partnership 2000 region of Karmiel/Misgav and riding on achieving Jewish athletes. the new P2K Bike Trail. The trip cost The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame supports the covers bikes, security, support cars, following programs: EKC Basketball Court, maps, insurance, accommodations, bike Equipment for South Hills Children's Programs, the Indoor Triathlon, J&R Ropes Course/Special Needs guides and all the logistics. Enhancement, Maccabi Youth Games, Membership Contact Sherree Hall at 412-521-8011, and Program Scholarships and the JCC Sailfish ext. 374, or shall@jccpgh.org Swim Team. The trip is made possible in conjunction with Partnership 2000 and the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh Jewish Greater Pittsburgh. Music Festival Annual summer concert series devoted American Jewish Museum to Jewish-themed music by Jewish The American Jewish Museum of the composers and influenced by Jewish Jewish Community Center of Greater musical traditions. Pittsburgh explores contemporary Jewish art with programs that facilitate dialogue about art, philosophy and culture. See page 34 for information about current exhibits. 5
  • 6. EARLY CHILDHOOD WINTER 2011 ANNABELLE RUBINSTEIN • Chalav u’ Dvash Hebrew language instruction and Judaics EARLY CHILDHOOD programming DEVELOPMENT CENTER • Escorts to extracurricular JCC classes Children grow and thrive in a such as dance and sports program enriched with language, • Amazing Afternoons and Science and reading, math, science, art, music and Math Afternoons enrichment fun. We believe that discovery and play are young children’s most important “work,” preparing them for the academic Comprehensive and Flexible and life challenges ahead. Programming ECDC is a preschool with before- and Our Facility after-school extended day options, enrichment classes and summer camps ECDC is housed in a dedicated wing of for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG the JCC, a beautiful, fully secured We offer a wide range of scheduling modern facility with indoor heated choices from 7 am-6 pm every weekday. pools, a full-size gymnasium, and an • Infants: Full-time care, 6 weeks enclosed outdoor playground: through 14 months old MARCI LYNN BERNSTEIN • Tots: Full- and part-time options for 14 PLAYGROUND months through 2 years • Toddlers: Full- and part-time options Our Program for 2-year-olds • The Creative Curriculum® • Preschoolers: Full- and part-time provides developmentally options for 3- and 4-year-olds appropriate play-based learning. • An Ethical Start® curriculum, based on BOOKEN FAMILY the classic Jewish text, Pirkei Avot (Ethics of Our Fathers), teaches KABBALAT SHABBAT universal values. Celebrated every Friday during the school year: 10:30 am • Instruction in swimming, music and phys ed 6
  • 7. EARLY CHILDHOOD Our Staff EARLY BIRD CAMP WINTER 2011 The ECDC staff are caring educators with REGISTRATION ENDS decades of professional experience. We support ongoing training and maintain JANUARY 31 the highest standards in early childhood ECDC K’Ton Ton and Yeladim education. Summer Camps: ages 2-5 All staff are trained in emergency proce- Session I: June 20-July 15 dures, pediatric first aid and pediatric Session II: July 18-August 12 CPR and participate in annual manda- Campers thrive in a safe and structured tory PA Key training. environment with a good balance of in- JCC specialists teach our aquatics and door and outdoor activities such as phys ed classes. ECDC is visited by a swimming, nature, music, arts & crafts, child therapist from Jewish Family & gym and outdoor play. Parents can Children’s Service. choose a variety of scheduling options. For more information, please call Kelly Gable-LaBelle, 412-521-8011, PROGRAMS ext. 209. Amazing Afternoons: age 4 EDWARD AND ROSE BERMAN We explore a different theme—such as DIRECTOR Our City, Children Around the World and My Amazing Body—each month with To schedule a tour or to register, please classes, field trips and visitors related to call Jennifer Wright, Registrar, each theme. 412-521-8011, ext. 375. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-3 pm Major funding for Early Childhood programming is provided by the Pittsburgh Jewish Pre- Class is full; inquire for Fall 2011. Kindergarten Educational Improvement Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Keystone STARS/PA Early Learning Science and Math Afternoons: Keys to Quality. Additional support is provided by age 4 Massey Charitable Trust as well as funding from We explore numbers, animals, maps, the the Ginsberg Family Fund for Children's Programs, the Miriam and Paul Kossis Early Childhood solar system, the earth, chemistry, Equipment Replacement Fund, the Marilyn Kramer machines and navigation. These topics Memorial Fund and the Mark Allen Robinson Day CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION are made exciting with books, classroom Care Center Endowment Fund. projects and hands-on fun. Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3 pm SAVE THE DATES January through June 9, 2011 $310.50 Grandparents Shabbat Friday, January 14 Jardin Dulcito: age 3 Marlene Hiller Puppet Show Friday, February 4 “Sweet little garden” Spanish program. Your child will learn basic greetings, Early Bird Camp Registration numbers, colors, basic commands, fun Ends Monday, January 31 songs and games. Y mucho mas! Early Bird Registration for School Tuesdays and Thursdays Year 2011-12 January 11-June 2 Begins Wednesday, February 2 1:30-2:30 pm Open Registration for School Year $260 An Ethical Start® 2011-2012 School Monday, February 21 Scholastic Book Fair Monday, March 21 7
  • 8. MY BABY & ME Contact Miriam Abramovich, ext. 398, or Manic Motherhood WINTER 2011 mabramovich@jccpgh.org Discussion group for moms. Bring your My Baby and Me programs are open to new baby! families with children age four and Wednesdays , 1-2 pm under. Drop-in programs are held in February 2-23, April 6, 13, 27 Family Place unless otherwise noted. Bagel Factory, Squirrel Hill Advance registration is required for all No fee; open to the community classes and special events. Class fees are non-refundable. Manic Toddlerhood Join us to chat about the challenges and FREE DROP-IN joys of parenting a toddler. A child GROUPS development specialist will answer questions about behavior, development Family Place Open Playtime and the transition from infancy to Mondays-Thursdays toddlerhood. 8:30 am-9:30 pm Wednesdays, 11:15 am Fridays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm January 5-26, March 2-30 Saturdays: 1-6:30 pm Family Place Sundays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm No fee; open to the community JCC members only VISIT THE JUSTIN MARK LIBRARY CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE Baby Play: FAMILY GYM age 3-14 months Call Kelly Young, ext. 220. Singing, rhyming, movement and finger Parents and their preschoolers plays. ages 1 to 5 participate in play activities using indoor playground equipment or Tuesdays, 10 am and 11 am the outdoor playground in nice weather. No fee; open to the community Sundays, 10-11:30 am, Kaufmann Gym No fee; members only Twodle and Play: ages 14-36 months Open Swim for Families Enjoy singing, reading, rhyming, Call ext. 276. movement and a craft. Facilitated by REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG children’s librarian Kristen Keller. These times are ideal for meeting up with friends at the pool. Thursdays, 11:30 am No fee; JCC members only Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:45-10:30 am No fee; JCC members only PJ Library Story Time We read a selection from the PJ Library and then get crafty based on a theme CLASSES from the book. Abrakadoodle Twoosy Thursdays, 11:30 am Doodlers: ages 18-36 months January 6, February 3, March 3 No fee; open to the community Children explore art through play, using safe art materials. Fee includes all materials and frames. Shabbat Shalom Room 204 Celebrate the arrival of Shabbat with Tuesdays songs, blessings, challah and juice. February 8-March 15 Fridays, 11:15 am 4 pm No fee; JCC members only $90/member; $105/community 8
  • 9. MY BABY & ME Kindermusik Village: Hickory, EVENTS WINTER 2011 Dickory, Tickle and Bounce and Rhythm of My Day Manic Parenthood Newborn to 1½ years. Learn how music Does parenting sometimes make you can help your little one soothe herself feel manic? Us too! Pediatricians will and how to incorporate relaxation speak with us about common parenting techniques from class into your routines issues. Children are welcome to attend. at home. Home materials include a Dr. Mark Diamond: Frequently Asked literature book, baby’s journal, CD and Questions art banners Thursday February 17 • 10 am 1) Mondays, 11:30 am Dr. Laura Voight: Toddler Behavior January 24-May 9 Thursday March 3 • 10 am 2) Sundays, 9:30 am Dr: Jane Breck: Toddlers A-Z January 30-May 15 Wednesday April 13 • 5:30 pm $216/member; $235/community; Free and open to the community $110/sibling Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Festival Kindermusik Our Time: Artist Marlene Miller is back and will Fiddle-dee-dee transform Levinson Hall into a magical Ages 1½ to 3½ years. With a string forest. Learn about trees, create felt instrument emphasis in the music from nature scenes, build tall towers with class, you can bring home the violin, building materials made from trees, and cello, and orchestra sounds to help your learn about the holiday Tu B’Shevat. Plus toddler stay an engaged learner at celebrate a festive Shabbat and eat a home, too. Home materials include 2 yummy dinner with family and friends! story books, activity book, 2 CDs, Dog Friday, January 14 House Carry Box, and a pair of 5:30-7:30 pm fiddlesticks. Levinson Hall 1) Mondays, 9:30 am Open to the community 2) Mondays, 10:30 am $6/adults and children 3 and older. Free January 24-May 9 for children 2 and younger. Please register in advance. 3) Sundays, 10:30 am CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION January 30-May 15 $216/member; $235/community; Got Shabbat? $110/sibling Great Shabbat related program for you and your little ones. Learn, celebrate, craft and snack with us! Go Go Gross Motor Saturday February 12 Play-based gross motor education; each 4 pm, Levinson Hall class will have a theme. Work with balls, Free and open to the community. blocks and scarves to improve balance, strength and coordination. This class is designed for toddlers and a grown-up. Family Shabbat Dinner Instructor: Kelly Young. Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and Wednesdays Rabbi Donni will be on hand with her January 19-March 9 shiny blue guitar. Dinner will be served 10:15-11 am at 6:15 pm. Room TBA Friday, March 11 $80; JCC members only 5:45 pm $12/adult; $5/child age 2 and older JCC members only 9
  • 10. SUMMER CAMPS WINTER 2011 DAY CAMPS EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 31 Session 1: June 20-July 15 is suitable for young children. Campers Session 2: July 18-August 12 are in groups of 10 to 12 with a senior counselor, a junior counselor and a J&R Day Camp: age 3-grade 5 counselor-in-training and are part of our Call Liza Baron, Director, ext. 241. Pre-Kindergarten Unit, Karmiel. J&R Day Camp provides children with an enriching summer filled with sports, arts, nature, Judaics, cookouts, Noar/Bogrim Travel Camp: swimming, ropes course, biking, tennis grades 6-9 and more. Children participate in age- Call Liza Baron, ext. 241. REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG appropriate activities with qualified, Campers learn independence and professional supervisory staff and cultivate friendships while traveling to talented, caring counselors, many of local attractions and faraway places. whom came to J&R as campers Each 4-week session includes a 5-day themselves. At J&R we promote an trip out of Pittsburgh. environment of respect, cooperation and caring where children can discover Performing Arts Camp: new interests and talents every day. Fee includes lunch and bus transportation. grades 4-9 Call Kathy Wayne, Director, ext. 373. J&R Stepping Stones Half-Day Camp: ages 3 and 4 Performing Arts Camp at the JCC in Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm Squirrel Hill offers a full day of training Session I only in theater, music and dance. Campers stage a public performance at the end The Stepping Stones program is a of their 4-week camp session. developmentally appropriate, half-day camp at the JCC’s 100-acre Family Park Session 1 only in Monroeville. Children take a dedicated bus with seat belts and bus Early Childhood Camps counselors to and from the JCC in Please see page 7. 10 Squirrel Hill. They follow a schedule that
  • 11. SUMMER CAMPS WINTER 2011 One-Week Specialty Camps EMMA KAUFMANN Call Kelly Young, ext. 220. CAMP Based at the JCC in Squirrel Hill, Contact Stephanie Buzza, Specialty Camps run from 9 am- ext. 318, or sbuzza@jccpgh.org. 3:30 pm. Campers receive four hours of specialty time, as well as recreational EKC, the JCC’s resident overnight camp, swim and choice time. Lunch is included is situated along Cheat Lake in and after-camp care is available. A Morgantown, West Virginia, providing variety of specialties are offered each opportunities for a myriad of sports and summer, such as tennis, Mad Science, recreational activities on land and water. jewelry-making, soccer, karate, floor EKC camping programs, with an hockey and golf. emphasis on Jewish values, are for kids entering grades 2 through 10. One- to eight-week sessions include First CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION Experience and Specialty Camps 2011 session dates 7th Annual 4 Weeks: June 19 -July 15 ALL CAMPS 3 Weeks: July 17-August 7 FREE FAMILY 2 Weeks: June 19-July 1 1 Week: August 8-14 FUN NIGHT Major funding for JCC summer camps is provided Call Liza Baron, ext. 241. in part by The Philip Chosky Performing Arts Program, the Jewish Federation of Greater Join us at Funfest in Harmarville. Pittsburgh, Massey Charitable Trust, Morris & Win door prizes and receive camp Fannie Skilken Family Foundation and the Edith L. discounts by registering that evening Trees Charitable Trust. for EKC, J&R, South Hills Day Camps, Specialty Camps and Performing Arts Camp. Sunday, January 16 FunFest Entertainment Center 2525 Freeport Road, Harmarville, PA 6:30-9 pm 11
  • 12. AFTER SCHOOL WINTER 2011 CLUBHOUSE Transportation AFTER-SCHOOL Transportation is typically provided by your child’s school. Please contact the PROGRAM school directly and fill out a “PM drop Grades Pre-K-6 off” form. Call Jayme Vertullo, ext. 852. The JCC Clubhouse combines top- Membership quality facilities with trained, caring, JCC membership is required to become creative staff. We offer a wide variety of a “member” of Clubhouse. Scholarships stimulating activities in our tournament- are available for those who qualify. For size gyms, heated indoor swimming more information about scholarships, pools and in our various clubs. Children please contact the Membership Office at are grouped into age-appropriate 412-521-8011, ext. 534. REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG homerooms. Each day children are met at their buses, escorted to their homerooms, given a KIDS CLUB healthy snack including fruits and veg- AT COLFAX etables, assisted with homework, and then provided with a variety of activity The JCC offers an after-school program choices. Monthly snack calendars, club at Pittsburgh Colfax which runs every schedules and newsletters are available, day that school is in session until 6 pm. so that both you and your child are well- The program is open to all Colfax informed. students. Parents can pay a daily or weekly rate. Clubhouse focuses on nurturing the emotional, physical and social well- being of each child. We provide various For more information and to register: activities such as organized gym games, Contact Jayme Vertullo at 412-521-8011, age-appropriate art projects, cooking, ext. 852, or jvertullo@jccpgh.org free swim, pen pals, recycling and board Clubhouse is supported in part by the Massey games galore. We visit the library, cele- Charitable Trust and the Weiner Family Foundation brate Shabbat every week and have with additional funding from the Curtis & Joelle monthly birthday celebrations to recog- Krasik and Scott & Laurie Krasik After School Care Fund. nize each child’s special day. 12
  • 13. CHILDREN & TEENS BIRTHDAY PARTIES Create Your Own Party: ages 4-10 WINTER 2011 Call us and we’ll make the Call Josh Lobelsohn, ext. 228. arrangements. Examples: bead party, Let the JCC take care of your child’s flower fairy party, bug party, royalty for birthday party. Our staff enthusiastically a day and tropical beach party. leads your party from beginning to end. $325 and up You book it, arrive and enjoy! We play with and entertain the children. The Dance Party: ages 4-7 price includes juice, paper goods, set-up Learn new dance games and enjoy old and clean-up, balloons, kosher cake and favorites. Don’t forget your dancing staff supervision. The base price is for 15 shoes! children including the birthday child. $275 Each additional participant: $15. Superstar Sports Party: ages 7-10 Wiffleball, kickball, soccer, hockey, relay FUN DAYS races and more. Counselors lead you Grades PreK-6 and your friends in a day of play. Call Josh Lobelsohn, ext. 228. $275 We offer exciting field trips and in-house Games Galore: ages 4-6 programs for days when elementary A sports party for the younger set. schools are closed. Please send a dairy Parachute play, Mr. Fox, Red Light/Green lunch, swimsuit and towel every day. Light and Duck Duck Goose. 9 am-4 pm $275 $65/child; $60/sibling and Clubhouse members Swim Party: ages 4-10 Open swim time, games and relay races $15 discount if you register by 5 pm of in our beautiful indoor pool. Party can the previous day . be held at the Family Park outdoor pool A minimum of 10 is required to run the during the summer. program. $275 Fun at the JCC Daily activities include sports, trips to the Awesome Arts & Crafts Party: park (weather permitting) and library, ages 4-10 art, games and swimming. Projects may include “wearable art,” sand art and tie-dying. Choose the theme and January 3, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28 CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION we’ll come up with a creative party. February 4, 14, 18, 21 March 4, 7, 14-18, 21-25, 28 $300 Field Trips Creative Cooking Party: ages 4-10 January 17: Romp & Roll Roller-Skating Become a “chef” for the day. Learn easy Park—arcade games too and fun recipes and then taste-test them with your friends! January 31: Snow Tubing—different slopes for different folks so no one is $300 left out Spa Party: ages 8-10 February 1: FunFest—cosmic bowling, Pamper yourself with homemade face Lasertag and arcade games masks, manicures and pedicures. Before and After Care $300 7:30-9 am: no charge 4-6 pm: $12 (no charge for Clubhouse members) Fun Days are subject to cancellation if enrollment requirements are not met. 13
  • 14. CHILDREN & TEENS PROGRAMS 7th Annual All Camps Free WINTER 2011 Call Josh Lobelsohn, ext. 228. Family Fun Night Call Liza Baron, ext. 241. Kids Nite Out: grades PreK-7 Join us at Funfest in Harmarville. Win Enjoy a Saturday night out while your door prizes and receive camp discounts child has fun with us. Our program by registering that evening for EKC, J&R, includes dinner along with sports, arts & South Hills Day Camps, Specialty Camps crafts, swimming and a movie. Children and Performing Arts Camp. will be grouped according to age for the Sunday, January 16 evening’s activities. Meet in Room 202 of 6:30-9 pm the Kaufmann Building. Saturdays Family Shabbat Dinner January 22, February 12, March 12 5:30-10 pm Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and $25/child Rabbi Donni will be on hand with her $20/sibling and Clubhouse member shiny blue guitar. Dinner will be served $5 walk-in fee at 6:15 pm. Friday, March 11 Sleepover at Carnegie Science 5:45 pm $12/adult; $5/child age 2 and older Center: grades 3 and up Bring your pj’s as we venture to the Carnegie Science Center for a fun-filled Got Shabbat: families with night of learning and excitement, with children ages 8 and under exclusive showings at the IMAX Theater Join us for some free Shabbat fun—craft and Buhl Planetarium as well as full projects, singing, snacks, and Havdallah access to all of the exhibits and with Rabbi Donni Aaron. RSVP to Josh SportWorks. Lobelsohn at ext. 228, by Friday, Saturday, February 5 February 11. 6 pm: drop-off at the Science Center Saturday, February 12 $65/child; $15 discount if registered by 4-5:30 pm January 25. No fee Story Starters: ages 5-10 TEENS Write and illustrate your own story with REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG guidance from Kristen Keller, children’s Call Josh Lobelsohn, ext. 228. librarian. Art and writing supplies are provided and each family will leave with Drivers Education: their own book that they have created. ages 15-18 Course includes 30 hours of classroom Sunday, February 27 instruction and six hours of driving 3-4 pm instruction. Students MUST have their $5/family learner’s permit before the last course date. Tuesdays January 25-March 29 6:30-9:30 pm $375/member; $475/community Teen programming is supported in part by a grant from the Massey Charitable Trust. 14
  • 15. CHILDREN & TEENS Battle of the Bands Richard E. Rauh WINTER 2011 Come see local bands play, hang out Senior High Musical with your friends and support the Don’t miss the JCC’s Senior High Musical Richard E. Rauh Senior High Musical directed by Jill Machen. with this fundraiser. Show Dates Saturday, January 15 Thursday, February 17 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm 7-10:30 pm Saturday, February 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pm Levinson Hall Sunday, February 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pm Wednesday, February 23 . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm Middle School Mania: Thursday, February 24 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm Saturday, February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pm ages 10-13 Sunday, February 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pm Fun and friends await you at these Saturday night adventures. Trans- $8/adult; $6/student, senior portation to and from the JCC is $10/reserved seating included. There will be a Havdalah Tickets are available at ext. 852. service before we leave the JCC. Reserved tickets on sale January 19- February 9 only. Saturdays 6:-9:30 pm $25; $20/sibling February 12: Schenley Ice Skating Rink (skate rental included) SANDY AND EDGAR SNYDER March 26: Forward Lanes FAMILY PURIM CARNIVAL Call Liza Baron, ext. 241. THE PHILIP CHOSKY Join us for the BIGGEST indoor fun day at the JCC. Climb Shushan Mountain, PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM play water games at the Purim Pool JCC Middle School Musical: Party, jump into Mordechai’s Castle, grades 5-8 and enjoy snacks at Vashti’s Food Kathy Wayne, JCC Dance and Performing Court. Arts Camp Director (Aladdin, The Music Sunday, March 20 Man) will be directing this year’s Middle 2-4 pm School Musical—Disney’s Mulan. Come Play-all-day bracelet: $15 and see your friends perform! CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION $10/child under 5 Performance Dates Thursday, January 27 • 7:30 pm Saturday, January 29 • 8 pm Sunday, January 30 • 2 pm $8/adult; $6/student, senior $10 reserved seating tickets are on sale January 4-24 only. Call ext. 852 to reserve. The Middle School Musical is supported in part by the Dr. Paul S. and Gertrude F. Caplan Fund in memory of Abe and Ida Forman Supporting Theater Arts Programs. 15
  • 16. PRESCHOOL GYM Call Kelly Young, ext. 220. Sports Stars: age 3½-4½ WINTER 2011 Learn how to be a good sport and basic PARENT-ASSISTED sports skills. Escort provided for JCC CLASSES preschoolers. CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE FAMILY Mondays GYM: AGES 1-5 January 3-March 7 Parents and their preschoolers are 3:15-4 pm invited to participate in recreational play $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym activities. Indoor playground equipment and much more are available for your Game Time: ages 4½-5½ child’s use. The playground is available This is a good introduction to all sports in nice weather. Special themes first with an emphasis on fair play and Sunday of each month. understanding directions. No kids have Sundays, ongoing to “sit out.” Maximum participation is 10-11:30 am encouraged by the structure of the No fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym games. Escort provided for JCC preschoolers. Tiny Tot Soccer: ages 3-5 Thursdays Spend quality time with your child as January 6-March 10 he/she learns the basics of football 12:45-1:30 pm along with special coordination $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym activities to enhance body awareness. Parent participation is necessary. Tiny Tennis: ages 4-5 Sundays Start your child early with our fun tennis January 2-March 6 program, taught by Alex Speck. 11-11:45 am Wednesdays $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym January 5-March 9 1-1:45 pm INDEPENDENT CLASSES $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym Tumbling Tots: ages 3½-4½ Children learn gymnastic skills, gross Pee Wee Basketball: ages 4-5 motor skills, coordination and body Learn to dribble, pass and shoot. awareness through games and special Fridays REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG activities. Escort provided for JCC preschoolers. January 7-March 11 3-3:45 pm Mondays 56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym January 3-March 7 1:30-2 pm $56; $42/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym Little Ninja: ages 4-5 Children learn self-defense, coordination Sports of All Sorts: and body awareness. Uniforms are ages 3-4 mandatory at an additional fee. Ilmir Akhmetzyanov, instructor. The emphasis is on gross motor development and working with others. Thursdays Escort provided for JCC January 6-March 10 preschoolers. 1:30-2:15 pm $80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym Tuesdays January 4-March 8 12:45-1:15 pm $42; $32/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym 16
  • 17. AQUATICS Level 3: Stroke Development. WINTER 2011 MEET THE Coordination of front and back crawl NEW JCC without support, learn to breathe on side during front crawl. SWIM DIRECTOR Youth: ages 6-18 Katherine Longwell, Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills our new Aquatics Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Director, likes to quote the Latin Level 3: Stroke Development proverb: “By learning you will teach; Level 4: Stroke Improvement by teaching you will learn.” Level 5: Stroke Refinement Level 6*: Designed with “menu” options She brings a wealth of coaching and that prepare students to participate in teaching experience to the JCC, most Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard recently serving as assistant swim Training courses. These options include coach at Quaker Valley High School. personal water wafety, fundamentals of She has taught swimming and diving, lifeguard readiness and fitness aquatic exercise to all ages and fitness swimmer. levels and First Aid, CPR & AED, Life- *This class is one hour in length and guard and Babysitting for American meets twice per week; fee is $150. Red Cross Pittsburgh. She is a fierce Masters Swimmer who CLASS SCHEDULE enjoys competitions in local and na- Sundays tional meets in the YMCA and USMS January 2-March 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 leagues. Parent & Child Level 1 . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10 am Preschool Level 3. . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am SWIM LESSONS Parent & Child Level 2 . . . . . . 10:30-11 am FOR CHILDREN Preschool Level 1. . . . . . . . . . . 10:30-11 am Preschool Level 2. . . . . . . . . . . 11-11:30 am Call Katherine Longwell, ext. 276. Preschool Level 3 . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon We use the American Red Cross Learn- Youth Level 1 noon-12:30 pm(Small Pool) to-Swim program, which teaches Youth Level 2 . . . 12:30-1 pm (Small Pool) aquatic and safety skills in progressive CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION Youth Level 3. . . . . 1-1:30 pm (Small Pool) levels. Visit JCCPGH.org for a complete Youth Level 4 . noon-12:30 pm (Lap Pool) description of each swim level. Youth Level 5 . . . . . 12:30-1 pm (Lap Pool) Youth Level 6 . . . . . . . . . 1-2 pm (Lap Pool) Parent & Child (classes meet in the small pool) Parent and child explore the water and Mondays begin to learn safe behaviors in the pool January 3-March 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 with songs and games. Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon Level 1: ages 6-18 months Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3:30 pm Level 2: ages 18-36 months Preschool Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-4 pm Youth Level 1. . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Small Pool) Youth Level 2. . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Small Pool) Pre-School: ages 3-6 (classes Youth Level 3. . . . . 4:30-5 pm (Small Pool) meet in the small pool) Youth Level 4 . . . . . . 3:30-4 pm (Lap Pool) Level 1 (Toddler Tadpoles): An Preschool Level 1 . 6-6:30 pm (Small Pool) introduction to organized swim lessons Preschool Level 2 . 6-6:30 pm (Small Pool) and water exploration. Youth Level 1 . . . . 6:30-7 pm (Small Pool) Level 2: Overcome fear, build confidence in the water, learn body positioning and leg & arm actions. 17
  • 18. AQUATICS Tuesdays WINTER 2011 January 4-March 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 2ND ANNUAL Parent & Child Level 1 & 2 11:30 am-noon Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . noon-12:30 pm JACK MORRIS Preschool Level 2. . . . . . . . noon-12:30 pm INVITATIONAL SWIM MEET Wednesdays Call ext. 276. January 5-March 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 Join us for the second annual swim Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon meet honoring the memory of Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3:30 pm beloved swim teacher and coach Jack Preschool Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-4 pm Morris, called the “Zen Master of the Youth Level 1 . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Small Pool) pool” and the “Mister Rogers of the Youth Level 2 . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Small Pool) water.” Youth Level 3. . . . . 4:30-5 pm (Small Pool) Youth Level 4 . . . . . . 3:30-4 pm (Lap Pool) Spearheaded by Dr. Sidney Busis, Parent & Child Level 1 & 2 . . . . . 6-6:30 pm Attorney Edgar Snyder and Mr. Morris's Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-7 pm wife Fran, the Jack Morris Endowment Preschool Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-7 pm Fund provides scholarships for children to participate in JCC swimming programs. Thursday Sunday, February 20 January 6-March 10 $90 2 pm Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon Ages 10 and under Preschool Level 2 . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon JCC Squirrel Hill Pool Preschool Level 3. . . . . . . . noon-12:30 pm To make a contribution to the Jack Morris Youth Level 5 . . . . . . 4-4:30 pm (Lap Pool) Endowment Fund for JCC Aquatics, call the JCC Youth Level 6* . . . . . . . . 4-5 pm (Lap Pool) at (412) 521-8011, ext. 232. Donations also can Preschool Level 3 . 5-5:30 pm (Small Pool) be made online at JCCPGH.org. Youth Level 1. . . . . 5-5:30 pm (Small Pool) Youth Level 4 . . . . . . 5:30-6 pm (Lap Pool) *Level 6 meets twice a week for one hour and is $150. Yoqua Release stress, realign the spine, deep Private Swim Lessons breathing, relaxation, muscle toning and Private lessons are available by more through this mindful method of REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG calling for an appointment. mental and physical well-being training in the water. $25/half-hour Tuesdays and Thursdays January 4-May 26 WATER EXERCISE 1-1:45 pm $25/Centerfit Platinum Member Call Katherine Longwell, ext. 276. $50/General Member AQX This aerobics class, held in the lap pool, “Get Wet, Get Fit” Personal features exercises using resistance Water Workout equipment. Work out one-on-one with our Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays experienced staff. Learn exercise January 3-May 30 techniques, brush up on swim strokes or 9:30-10:30 am do an intense half-hour workout. $30/Centerfit Platinum member Schedule your workout with Katherine $60/general member at ext. 267. $25/half-hour session 18
  • 19. AQUATICS Silver Splash® Pittsburgh Group Sailfish: WINTER 2011 This water fitness program is designed ages 7-13 for SilverSneakers® members to enhance Must be a U.S. Swimmer. Certain swim quality of life and daily function, using times are a prerequisite. Tryouts are specially designed SilverSneakers® required. kickboards. No swimming ability is required for this safe, fun, effective program. Allegheny Group Sailfish: ages 8-14 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Swimmers need to have USS “BB/B” 9-10 am times and meet workout set time Tuesdays and Thursdays standards. Compete locally. Al Rose, 10:30-11:30 am Head Coach. Arthritis Foundation Pennsylvania Group Sailfish: Aquatic Program ages 10-18 Our heated pool is the ideal Swimmers ages 10-12 need to have USS environment for relieving arthritis pain “A” times; ages 13+ need to have “BB” and stiffness. Gentle movements times . Compete locally and out of state. increase joint flexibility and range of Al Rose, Coach. motion, while restoring or maintaining muscle strength. Must have a physician's referral to participate in this certified U.S. Group Sailfish: ages 13-18 program. For swimmers who have USS “AA” times Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and meet workout set time standards. January 3-May 30 Compete locally and nationally. Al Rose, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Coach. $75 Through August 2011 Fee pro-rated Aqua Zumba Aqua Zumba uses Latin music rhythms Sailfish Swim Club and other upbeat tempos. Because of Conditioning Program water resistance, movements will be Call Matt Proskin, ext. 231. slower than on land, yet they can be just Use dry land conditioning practice to CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION as intense. improve your performance in the water. Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment only. 10:45-11:45 am $15 each for a group of 4 $5/per drop in $80/20 sessions Masters For adults interested in competitive SWIM TEAMS swimming and harder workouts. For more information check the JCC Al Rose, Coach. Sailfish website: www.jccsailfish.org. Through September 4, 2011 Fee pro-rated Squirrel Hill Swim Team: ages 6-12 Children compete in local intramural meets. Must be an American Red Cross Level V, or be tested by the staff. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:15-5 pm January 3-June 1 $225 19
  • 20. DANCE THE PHILIP CHOSKY Dance Recital WINTER 2011 PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM • Our annual dance recitals are Call Kathy Wayne, ext. 373. scheduled for May 26 (school age) and June 2 (preschool). RDS: Robinson Dance Studio KDS: Kaufmann Dance Studio • Costumes are mandatory for participants in the dance recital and Director must be purchased by parents in Kathy Wayne, Dance Director, is a January. graduate of Point Park College with a • Students must be registered in B.A. in dance. Her professional credits January to participate in the dance include Tokyo Disneyland, Caesar’s recital. Atlantic City and many productions with the Pittsburgh Playhouse. PRESCHOOL Philosophy Creative Movement: ages 3-4 Our goal is to help your child gain poise, For our tiniest dancers, we use flexibility, strength and an appreciation imaginative play and musical activities for the art of dance. to build strength, flexibility and body awareness, as well as gross motor skills, Dress Code Requirements coordination and posture. Hair must be pulled back, longer hair Mondays should be in a bun or pony tail January 3-May 16 Ages 3-4 12:30-1 pm $180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS • Pink or Black leotard • Pink tights Tuesdays January 4-May 17 • Ballet slippers required for ballet class 3:15-3:45 pm • Tap shoes required for tap class $180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS Ages 5 and up Thursdays • Pink or black leotard January 6-May 19 • Ballet skirts are permitted 12:30-1 pm • Jazz pants permitted $180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS • Pink or black tights 3-3:30 pm REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG • Ballet slippers required for ballet class $180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS • Tap shoes required for tap class • Jazz shoes required for jazz class Pre-ballet: ages 4-5 Boys Thursdays • Black pants or tights January 6-May 19 • White T-shirt 3:30-4 pm $180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS • Ballet shoes required for ballet class • Tap shoes required for tap class Pre-ballet/Tap: ages 4-5 Tuesdays Registration January 4-May 17 • Participants must be registered before 2-2:45 pm the first class begins. $190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS • If your child is in Level III or above, 3:15-4 pm please call the Director to discuss $190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS your child’s placement for this year. 20
  • 21. DANCE SCHOOL-AGE Ballet/Tap/Jazz 11: ages 12-18 WINTER 2011 Acceptance into the class required. CLASSES Tuesdays 5:15-6:15 pm, Ballet Ballet/Tap 1: grade K 6:15-7 pm, Tap Thursdays 6:15-7:15 pm, Jazz Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm, Ballet January 4-May 17 January 4-May 19 4:15-5 pm $486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS $190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS Thursdays only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $380 Tap only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 Ballet/Tap 2: grade 1 Tuesdays Hip Hop: ages 9-12 January 4-May 17 Fridays 5-6 pm January 7-May 20 $228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS 3:15-4:15 pm $228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS Ballet/Tap 3: ages 7-8 Thursdays 4:15-5:15 pm January 6-May 19 $228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS 4:15-5:15 pm $228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS Irish Dance Learn basic movements of traditional Ballet/Tap/Jazz 4: ages 7-8 group dances as well as modern solo Wednesdays dancing. Wear comfortable exercise January 5-May 18 attire. Instructor Mary Pearl has been 4:15-5:45 pm teaching Irish Dance for the past nine $266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS years and has toured the United States and Canada with professional dance companies Celtic Legends and Celtic Ballet/Tap/Jazz 5: ages 9-11 Fire. Mondays Sundays January 3-May 16 January 9-March 6 4:15-5:45 pm Ages 8-12: 1-2 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS $266. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION Teens and adults: 2-3 pm . . . . . . . . . . . KDS $108 Ballet/Tap/Jazz 6: ages 10-14 Wednesdays Adult Intermediate Tap January 5-May 18 Mondays 5:45-7:15 pm January 3-March 7 $266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS 7:15-8:15 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS $90/member; $110/community Ballet/Tap/Jazz 7: ages 10-14 Mondays Adult Ballet January 3-May 16 Tuesdays 5:45-7:15 pm January 4-March 8 $266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS 10:30-11:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS $90/member; $110/community Jazz 10: ages 11-16 5-class punch card: Acceptance into the class required. $50/member; $60/community Good until March 8 Thursdays January 6-May 19 5:15-6:15 pm $228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS 21
  • 22. YOUTH SPORTS HOCKEY Private Lessons with Chris Taft WINTER 2011 Call Alex Speck, ext. 249. One on one instruction with former Pitt and NBA Player Chris Taft. Call ext. 249 Street Hockey: grades K-3 to schedule. Learn the basics of hockey and apply $40/one-hour lesson them to games. Players must provide their own helmet with mask. Coach: Mark Haffner. Private Basketball Lessons: ages 10-18 Mondays Take a private lesson with Charles 5-6 pm Shealey, Delaware State University Hall January 3-March 7 of Famer. Call ext. 220 to schedule. $72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym $35/one-hour lesson Roller Hockey: grades 3-6 Players must be experienced on skates Larry Sadja Basketball and bring their own skates, helmets, Tournament for All Ages gloves, elbow and knee pads—all are Boys and girls compete separately. mandatory. Proceeds benefit the Larry Sadja Endowment Fund. Players can sign up Mondays individually or as a team in these age 6-7 pm groups: grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, January 3-March 7 9-12, Adults (18+). $72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym Sunday, March 27 Adults: 9-11:30 am Rollerblading Private Lessons Youth: Noon-4 pm Learn from teaching professional Mark $50/team of 3-4 Haffner. By appointment. Basketball programs are supported in part by the $35/hour; $25/half hour Allen “Ace” Aizenberg Fund with additional support from The Larry Ruttenberg Basketball Fund and the Shapera Basketball Fund. BASKETBALL Call Alex Speck, ext. 249. MORE SPORTS Chris Taft Basketball Camp: Call Alex Speck, ext. 249. REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG grades 1-8 Flag Football: grades 3-7 Learn the fundamentals with Chris Taft, Girls and boys welcome. Coach: Alex our new lead basketball instructor. Bring Speck. your lunch, a swimsuit and towel every day. Wednesdays January 5-March 9 Monday-Thursday 5-6 pm December 27-30 $65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym 9 am-3 pm $185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym Chris Taft Group Basketball Training Sharpen your basketball skills with former Pitt and NBA player Chris Taft. Take your game to the next level! Wednesdays January 5-March 9 4-5 pm $80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Gym 22