Jewish Culture and Learning
Sheila Sturmer, Director, 472-3300 x351 Email:
sturmers@jccmw.org
About the Director
HELP FIGHT HUNGER
- Monday, January 4 - Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Families seeking Jewish identity building and
education have an excellent resource at the J. The Jewish Culture and
Learning Department offers a wide variety of classes, workshops and forums
for everyone from young families to older adults. These programs include
collaborations with Israel and strive to expand the knowledge and
understanding of Judaism through ongoing learning. The department also
serves as a Jewish resource for the community.
Join our Community of Russian Speaking Jews!
Kids/Adult programming for Russian speaking Jews in
Westchester.
KIDS KLUB SUNDAYS
Registration is still in progress for Kids Klub
Sundays, held from 1-3pm, and taught in Russian by
Russian educator. The interpretation of Jewish
holidays is taught through arts and crafts, stories,
etc. in small groups of children, 4-12 years of age.
Remaining 2010 sessions: February 28, March 21,
April 11, May 16.
NEW! CHESS CLUB
Ages 5-adult
Mondays, 4-5pm or 7-8pm
Beginning November 16, taught by Chess Master Yury
Iskhakov. Space is limited. Check website for more
information or contact Alla Fine at finea@jccmw.org.
Made possible by a grant from Center Without Walls,
a joint initiative of COJECO (Council of Jewish
Émigré Community Organizations) and UJA Federation
of New York.
For further information: Sheila Sturmer at
sturmers@jccmw.org, 472-3300, x351.
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 Partnership
2000 – The Israel / Westchester Connection
INSPIRATION ISRAEL / JEWISH MOSAIC
PROJECT
Through a grant funded by UJA Federation, New York and the Jewish Agency for
Israel, The JCC Mid Westchester, the JCC on the Hudson, and Ginot Ha’ir (a
Matnas - Jewish Community Center) in Jerusalem have been working together
for the past
seven years on various projects that have enabled Americans and Israelis to
appreciate their cultural differences, explore their Judaism and further
Jewish Peoplehood.
The current initiative “twins” teachers and administrators from six
synagogue schools here in Westchester with their counterparts from six
Jerusalem schools. This coming December, a delegation of Israeli project
participants will come to Westchester for a conference that will further the
development of the project mission.
In December 2008, the project coordinators from the JCC of Mid-Westchester
(Sheila Sturmer) and the JCC on the Hudson
(Lois Green) took the Westchester delegation to Israel to meet their
counterparts in Jerusalem.
Inspiration Israel celebrates Jewish educators and education, constructs
joint Israel/American curriculum and strengthens the Westchester-Israel
Connection.
Adult Learning
ONE DAY HEBREW REVIEW - FREE
For those who already read Hebrew, albeit
slowly, and recognize all or most of the letters. A cooperative program with
NJOP.
Av Rivel, Instructor
Sunday , January 24, 2010
12:30 – 3:00 pm
Call x351 to register.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
Learn the latest dances and old favorites.
Instruction, requests and open session. A great way to exercise and have
fun!
Uri Aqua, Instructor
Ongoing, Tuesdays
September 15, 2009 - June 29, 2010
$11 single session
$57/6 session book
7:45-10:00pm
ME’AH AT THE JCC
A program of Hebrew College, Newton Centre,
Massachusetts. Text study. Active questioning. Community building.
Personal enrichment. Welcome to Me’ah, an intensive two-year adult Jewish
learning experience, which approaches Jewish history and Jewish thought
through an intelligent and sophisticated conversation with core texts. No
previous knowledge required.
Conducted in English.
20 sessions
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:45pm
Email Sheila Sturmer at
sturmers@jccmw.org
for dates /cost.
ISRAEL
CONNECTIONS CLUB
NEW!
The Israel Connections Club is geared towards connecting Westchester
Israelis and other Hebrew speaking families through programming and events
that emphasize spoken
Hebrew and ways to experience Jewish holidays and Israeli culture.
Programming is geared for children, families and adults. The Israel
Connections Club is a cooperative program with the Westchester Jewish
Conference.
Drama And Fun In Hebrew*
Ages 2-3 years
Pre-schoolers will have fun in this dynamic class hearing a story in Hebrew
and then using arts and crafts, costumes, and music to expand the story.
Instructor, Miri Elhayani
Tuesdays, January 12 – June 1, 2010 - JP01
3:45-5:00pm
$450 plus one time $30 material fee
No sessions 2/16, 3/30,4/6,5/18, 5/25
Hebrew Literacy*
1st – 4th grades
Students are taught reading and writing in Hebrew with an Israeli educator
who will work on expanding vocabulary and building literacy. The curriculum
incorporates Israeli culture,
Jewish holidays and themes. Home assignments augment the
class lessons.
Instructor, Aviva Arens
Tuesdays, January 12 – June 1, 2010 - JP03
3:45-5:00pm
$355
No sessions 2/16, 3/30,4/6,5/18, 5/25
*Classes are in Hebrew for Hebrew-speaking children who demonstrate fluency
with Hebrew comprehension and proficiency in speech.
Hebrew thru Song and Music
This class will focus on expanding Hebrew vocabulary and knowledge of
Israeli culture thru Song and Music.
The aleph bet, holidays , songs of Israeli composers, and other age
appropriate topics will taught.
Students will play along with percussion instruments.
Fluency in Hebrew a pre requisite.
Instructor, Ronit Peer-Ashirov
Tuesdays, January 12 - June 1, 2010 - JP02
3:45 - 5:00pm
$390 plus a $20 material fee
No sessions 2/16, 3/30,4/6,5/18, 5/25
Misibot Chagim
Celebrate the Jewish holidays with entertainment and activities conducted in
Hebrew for the entire family. Participate in an Israeli style Chag. Watch
for details about dates/times/cost of the events.
Leilot Israelim
Watch for adult Israeli culture events for Hebrew speakers. Register
early for the Israeli Connections Club Classes. Call 472-3300 x351 or email
sturmers@jccmw.org
to receive class schedule and fee information or to add
your name to the Israeli Club database.
FAMILY
PROGRAMS
Kids 3 years and up and
their families
A cooperative program with Chabad
Lubavitch of Westchester, Rabbi Velvl Butman, Director
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September 13, 2009 |
Shofar
Factory* 1:30 -2:30pm |
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Make your
very own shofar from a real ram’s horn. |
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March 25, 2010 |
Matzoh
Factory* 1:30-2:30pm |
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Make
matzoh and have it baked at this workshop. |
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Fee: $12
per shofar /matzoh maker (Observers Free) |
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*Pre-registration suggested |
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December 13, 2009 |
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Chanukah:
Grand Community Menorah Lighting. Chanukah Festival at the J.
Watch
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Jewish Holiday
Celebrations for Special Needs Children and their Families (MATAN)
If you’re interested in
receiving information about dates, times, etc. for Jewish Holiday
Celebrations for special needs children,
email
deena@matankids.org
along with your name/address/ phone and ages of your child/children. For
more information on
Matan programs for special needs children, call x345 or visit
SNAAC.
The Arts
Jewish Films (Part of the Milstein Film Series)
Check out the Vivian
Milstein 2009-2010 Film Series – Films That Got Away – offered at our very own
Bendheim Performing Arts Center. For more information on upcoming schedules,
visit us online at
www.thebendheim.org. All viewings are
followed by an open dialogue with our host/moderator Michael DiGennaro,
Ph.D.
Matinees (Bendheim Peforming Arts Center)
Check our website at
www.thebendheim.org for the 2009-2010
performance schedule.
Resources and Referrals
Jewish Holiday Info/Factoid Booklets
History, customs, rituals, arts and crafts, songs, recipes and more…
Available in the main lobby prior to holidays throughout the year.
Lobby Shabbat
Join with our Nursery classes to welcome Shabbat with candle lighting,
kiddush, challah and songs.
Fridays, 11:00am/Main Lobby
November 13, 2009, February 26, 2010, May 7, 2010
 About
the Director, Sheila Sturmer
A former New York City teacher and JCC Day Camp Director,
Sheila has headed up Jewish programming at the JCC for more than 20 years,
providing the community with a range of stimulating educational and cultural
programs. She is active in the Jewish community beyond the JCC, and is a
member of the JCCA Jewish Educators’ Forum and member of the Westchester BJE
(Board of Jewish Education) Advisory Committee. |
