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Vital Flow a doorway to vitality and sports enhancementVital Flow is a unique opportunity for anyonethat wants to increase their performance insports or exercise, prevent injury, reverseaging, increase their energy, and learn how tocultivate lasting vitality and health. This series draws from both ancient sciences

and modern western systems in addressing theproper use of the body in movement for sportsand daily life. Through a synthesis of practicesdrawing from Yoga, Qi gong, sports perform-ance enhancement techniques and bio-ener-getics we will come to experience our body’s inherent power andincrease our birth rite to vitality. Repetitive stressful movements are what cause harm to the joints,

muscles and tendons of the body instead of healing the physical bodyand it is the mis-use of our breath that creates dis-ease in the body.Learn the necessary tools to achieve your ultimate goals! This course is a great investment in yourself and offers you tools that

you can carry with you the rest of your life. No matter your age or levelof fitness this course has something for you!• Prevent injury• Increase your sports performance• Learn pain free movement• Learn how to move effortlessly• Increase your energy• Increase your immunity• Prevent and cure illness • Restore your body through exercise instead of damaging the body• Reverse aging• Build strength and flexibility • Build awareness • Increase overall functioning of all the systems of the bodyTuesdays 7:00pm, begins October 128 week series - 1 hour and 15 minutes each sessionFee: $240M/$300NM or $30 per session (Course normally costs $400)$50 per class walk-in fee

Personal Training

October SpecialsWe can’t promise you’re going to look aspumped as Chris but we can promise you’llreceive great workouts, suggestions and tipsto improve your health and appearance andhave fun!Speak to Chris or any other personal trainer

and get started to the new improved you. Buy 10 sessions for $550 get 2 free!Buy 20 sessions for $1000 get 4 free!

Family FitnessSundays 11:30am-12:30pmBring the family and enjoy a variety of fitness classes including Zumba, Kickboxing, Pilates and Bootcamp FREE to JCC members

Bernikow FitnessEileen Yard, Director of Wellness Services 718.475.5211 [email protected]

Fat, Sick and Nearly DeadJCC launches The Next Step- Four Month Wellness Education and Support Program (see back cover)Let us help you take the next step to a healthier lifestyle. Learn more at the Sports and Wellness DeskStolzenberg Social Hall, Bernikow JCCSunday, October 3, 2pm

Making StridesHelp create a world with more birthdays.Join Team JCC in Making Strides against Breast Cancer.Sign up online or call the Sports and Wellness Desk for more info.Sunday, October 17

Pilates for Pink ClassJoin SHAPE and The Breast Cancer ResearchFoundation® for our 5th annual nationalbreast cancer awareness initiative, Pilates forPink. To date, SHAPE has raised over$700,000 through the nationwide Pilates forPink campaign!Come join us for a special class led and guided by three of yourfavorite instructors here at the Bernikow JCC. Donation required toparticipate. Find out more about how to participate at www.shapeonline.com orcontact the Sports and Wellness desk at 718.475.5210Sunday, October 24, 8:30-10:30am

Hula Hoop FitnessHula Hoop classes begin Monday, October 11Mondays, 10-11am or Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm8 week course meets once a week Fee: $64M/$80NM

TWO MORE WAYS TO HELPDuring the month of October wear PINK and receive a free

sample foam roller treatment from a trainer.Support Team JCC in Making Strides with a donation of $5

or more and receive a kettlebell sampler session. (by appointment only)

Fundraising and DevelopmentThere is a Jewish proverb that states “If charity cost nothing, the worldwould be full of philanthropists.” During the high holidays, philan-thropy is on the mind of many people. Similar to the synagogues, theJCC relies on the generosity of our members and donors to assist usin providing for those in need residing in the Staten Island community.There are many ways for you to become more involved in the JCC

family. Our fourteen departments are always in need of volunteers toassist with different aspects of our many programs. Philanthropy isanother important way to support the JCC. We distribute over$300,000 in camp and nursery school scholarships to families in needliving throughout our community each year. We also supplement thecost of many of the J’s wonderful programs so that we can remain theplace to be, even when individuals and/or families are struggling finan-cially.The Tribute Program has just completed its first year at the JCC.

This program enables you to acknowledge a loved one’s special day(birthday, graduation, etc.), honor and/or memorialize someone as wellas make a meaningful gift to the JCC. More information about this pro-gram is available in our Program Guide and at the reception desks atboth the Bernikow and Avis buildings.There are a number of additional options to become a JCC donor in-

cluding planned giving, sponsoring an event or program and addingyour name to our list of donors that appear on the beautifully in-scribed Jerusalem stone wall in our lobby. Please contact Anita Bruck-meir, 718.475.5234 or [email protected] if you have anyquestions.For additional fundraising news see page 9.

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Fundraising & DevelopmentAnita Bruckmeir, Development Director 718.475.5234 [email protected]

TributesIn memory of Muriel Howard, beloved mother and grandmother ofthe Howard family- Ruth & Myron Lasser- David Sorkin, Meirav Lev-Ari and the Board and Staff of theJCC of Staten Island- David & Arlene SorkinIn memory of Daniel Cohen, beloved husband - Judith CohenIn memory of Nancy Avis, beloved wife and grandmother of theAvis family- Geoffrey & Joan ClementsIn memory of Mr. Dominic Butti- Dr. Mark ShermanIn honor of Daisy Aberlin’s 95th Birthday- David Sorkin, Meirav Lev-Ari and the Board and Staff of theJCC of Staten Island- Linda BrillIn honor of Helen Granatelli’s 95th Birthday- David Sorkin, Meirav Lev-Ari and the Board and Staff of theJCC of Staten Island- Linda Brill

To honor or remember someone in this way, please contactChana Cilento, Development Associate at 718-475-5243 or [email protected].

In August the Joan and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Centerof Staten Island was pleased to honor five women who exemplifythe meaning of philanthropy through our first annual Nancy AvisL’Dor V’Dor Award Luncheon. Daisy Aberlin, Jane Aberlin, HelenGranatelli and Eleanor Willig were honored with our “First Gener-ation” award for their years of dedication to the JCC, the Jewishcommunity and to Staten Island. Stacie Kaplan-Magnus was hon-ored with our “Next Generation” award for her commitment to theJCC and the Staten Island community. Each of these five women isthe true definition of a “guttenaschumer” (good soul) and the JCCis very lucky to have them as part of our family.Please turn to page 15 for photos of the event.

L’Dor V’Dor

Name A Bench To Pay Tribute

Another way to pay tribute to a loved one is to have one of new out-door benches (see above photo) named in their honor or memoryas the Sorkin Family chose to do.

Camp Night Let’s keep the camp spirit alive! At CampNight you will see camp friends and someof the great camp staff, play sports, artsand crafts and prepare and enjoy deli-cious snacks! What’s more is that therewill be a SURPRISE camp activity!Saturday, October 9, 7 – 9pmAvis South Shore JCCFee: $10M/$20NM

Columbus Day School’s Out TripLet the kids join us for a fun-filled day of swim, gym, games, and a visitto Funplex Indoor Amusement Park with a three level foam ball frenzylike no other! Bernikow JCCMonday, October 11, 9am – 5pm with extended hours availableFee: $40 Kidz Klub/$45 M/$65NM

Camp Sunday Funday grades UPK–6

Specialty classes. Bernikow JCC. Sunday, October 18, 1:30–4:30pm See Fall Program Guide for details

JCC University grades UPK–6One Shot Workshops at the Avis/South Shore JCCSee Fall Program Guide for detailsSaturday, October 23, 6:45–9pm In Advance $15M/$25NM; At Door $20M/$30NM

It’s A Girl Thing - Rosh Hodesh Group grades 6 - 8

monthly meetings facilitated by Stephanie Feldman, MS,ED Girls will explore the challenges and joys of their lives through drama-tization, art, writing, and fun talks. Group will cover issues related topeer pressure, relationships and self image and girls will learn from theJewish female role models who helped pave the way.First meeting Wednesday, October 6, 4:30-6pm, Bernikow JCCFee: $50 Members.

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Teen Tri-partnership London ExperienceOn a hot, humid day in mid-August eight teens and two adult chap-erones from the JCC of Staten Island traveled to Redbridge, Eng-land, met up with teens from Israel and England and participated ina 10 day educational and cultural journey of a lifetime. In theprocess, they developed friendships that are sure to last for manyyears to come.From the moment the teens set foot in England, they were busy

learning leadership skills, experiencing British culture and life, ex-ploring their Jewish identity and bonding with their peers from dif-ferent cultures.The leadership skills training focused on topics ranging from “how

to organize community service projects” to “how teens can take thelead in greening the planet.” Touring included stops at many of London’s most famous land-

marks and destinations including Big Ben, the London Eye FerrisWheel, the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, the Londonunderground, Piccadilly Circus and a showing of the British theatresensation We Will Rock You. The teens also learned about Britishculture first-hand as they enjoyed home hospitality from membersof the Redbridge community.The trip culminated with a Shabbaton at a lush camp-site that was

highlighted by festive Shabbat meals, Jewish identity workshops anda spirited bonfire with singing and dancing.The teens plan to maintain their friendships via Facebook and are

planning to run similar community service projects in their respec-tive communities on the same date in the Spring. Our Staten Islandteens are also planning to create a photo exhibit which reflects teenand Jewish life in New York in the early 21st century which will bedisplayed in both England and Israel. The trip is part of the UJA sponsored Tri-Partnership Project in

which Jewish communities in the United States, Israel, and Europeare paired with each other with the goal of developing Jewish com-munal bonds, learning from each other and in the process enrichingand being enriched by one another.

The teen participants were Yarden Badry, Jillian Ballow, TaraFinkelstein, Danielle Israelov, Carissa Mazzeo, Tyler Romeo,Lielle Sosa and Alyssa Stefanese. The trip chaperones were MarkZuckerbrow and Heather Mast.

Youth DepartmentGlenn Wechsler, MSW, Youth Director 718.475.5231 [email protected] Feldman, M.S., Ed., Asst. Youth Director 718.475.5232 [email protected]

Fall Courses at the Bernikow JCC– Don’t miss out! Check out Fall Program Guide for details

Animal Encounter grades K – 6Meet up for learning and play with frogs, birds, rabbits and more withBrian Wild from Wild Side Zoo and our JCC Day Camp!Starts Tuesday, Oct 19, 5–6pm 6 weeks

Junior Chef grades K – 5 Make lunch! Cook fun and delicious foods with our top camp chef Elisabeth Levine! Starts Sunday, October 36 weeks

Mad Science grades 1 – 6

Perform cool experiments, learn about radical reactions and decipher hidden messages. Taught by Mad Science of Staten IslandStarts Monday, October 18, 6–7pm 8 weeks

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Carol's Corner

Exercise for HealthDaily exercise is not only good for the outside of yourbody but so important for what it can do for the inside ofyour body as well. Daily exercise for at least 30 minutesof moderate to intensive activity can help to improve thefollowing for your health:• Strengthens the immune system-by exercising you can increase the white blood cells for a temporary time promoting the repair of cells.

• Stronger lymphatic system-this is important as it helps to rid the body of toxins and dead cancerous cells, infectious viruses and much more.

• Arthritis and circulation-movement through exercising helps to cleanse toxic materials from the joints and helps to promote circulation by more oxygen being carried to the cells.

• Osteoporosis-by building up bone density through exercise you can help to fight and or decrease the effects of osteoporosis.

• Cancer-exercise can help to stimulate the immune system by completely flushing out the lymph system.There is so much more that exercise can do to help improve your health and make you feel

great from inside out. Exercise also helps to promote and improve your mental health and liftyour spirits.

Try some of our member favoritesPilates- Monday evenings and Friday morningsPump (Muscle conditioning) Tuesdays 9:15am and Wednesdays 7:00pm Pilates/Total Body-Wednesdays 9:30am Zumba-Monday and Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings

Avis FitnessMelissa Kraker, Health & Fitness Director 718.475.5274 [email protected]

Member SpotlightMark Kain

Mark Kain is a 20 yearwith a passion forsports and fitness. Hespends 2 hours a day,6-7 days a week at theFitness Center. His in-spirations for fitnessare his father anduncle. His fathertaught him everythinghe knows about diet-ing and fitness. As a

former bodybuilder, his dad is his greatest mo-tivation, helping him through the toughest andhardest times. His uncle has beaten cancer 3times and has taught him to make the most ofevery second. He also gets his sense of humorand fun loving personality from him.Mark is a junior at St. John's in Staten Island

studying Sports Management and Business, adie hard Philadelphia Eagles fan and loves toattend sporting events, concerts and dancing.He looks forward to making new friends andgetting to know everyone at the JCC.

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Arts & CultureOrit Lender, Arts & Culture Director 718.475.5227 [email protected]

Fall Films

HOLY ROLLERSInspired by actual events when Hasidic Jews wererecruited as mules to smuggle ecstasy from Europe into the United States.Tuesday, October 26, 7:30pmFee: $8M/$10NM

LOST ISLANDSThe Levys are a happy, noisy, colorful family of eight living in a small town in Israel in 1980. Their ideal life is shattered when twin brothers fall in love with the new girl in town who arrives on an intoxicating cloud of American fragrances.Tuesday, November 9, 7:30pm. Fee: $8M/$10NM

Cooking ClassWednesday, December 15, 6:30-8:30pmSpace is limited. Join us and learn all about Sushi.The class will encompass the history of Sushi, the ingredients and handson making of the sushi. We will be making assorted maki rolls, nigiri andvarious sashimi and of course we will be tasting all of our sushi creations.You don’t want to miss it. Fee: $40M/$45NM

MovementBasic Line Dance Learn the basic steps of Line Dancing, International Folk Dancing andIsraeli Folk Dancing. Enjoy dances done to the rhythms of waltz,samba, rhumba, mambo, foxtrot and tango. Learn the basics steps ofFolk Dancing. No partner required. Adults of all ages. Instructor: Al Ball. Sundays 1:30pm – Aerobics Studio10 week session October 3-December 5. Fee: $65M/$90NM

Israeli DancingCome dance the night away with instructor Sara Cohen. Practice tra-ditional steps, learn new dances and have fun with others who loveIsraeli folk dancing. All ages are welcome.Facilitator: Sara CohenTuesdays 7:30pm – Media RoomStart anytime - OngoingFREE for members/$5 for non members

Family Holiday CelebrationVeterans Day Commemoration – Intergenerational ProgramThis will include the preschool children presenting a carnation and acertificate to a veteran. Candles are lit for those who were lost in bat-tle. One of the seniors will speak as he was a POW and lost a brotherin the war. Weather permitting we will plant a red, white and bluearrangement in our Serenity Garden. Thursday, November 11, 11am-12pm. Avis/South Shore

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Allan Weissglass with Jay and Lucille Chazanoff at the dedicationceremony of the Lucille and Jay Chazanoff Indoor Pool Complex.For additional naming opportunities please contact Anita Bruckmeirat 718.475.5235 or [email protected].

Daily Card Games• Mondays and Thursdays, 10am– Canasta• Tuesdays – Open Mah Jongg 9:00am- 2:45pm• Tuesday evenings – Open Mah Jongg/Canasta- 6pm in the “Café”

Book ClubShare, discuss and learn with fellow members and Book Club facilitator,Shelly Burko. This interactive discussion group encourages all to sharetheir feelings about the latest book title. All participants are asked tocomplete the book prior to our meeting. Cutting For Stone, by Abraham Verghese This is the story of twin brothers orphaned and abandoned at birth bytheir mother, an Indian nun and their father, a British surgeon. Theygrow up in Ethiopia, but one brother comes to America. An epic taleabout love, abandonment, betrayal, and redemption. This book was the#2 reader favorite for 2009 at bookbrowse.com.Thursday, October 14, 12:30–2:45pm

Canasta Lessons/PlayingTerry Tancredi will share her knowledge ofthe game to help you understand the dynam-ics of canasta. Come to learn, brush up onyour skills, or just to play. Bring your owncards please. Every Thursday, 10am – 12pm Active Adult LoungeFree M/$5NM

Speakers CornerThis fall we will be conducting a speaker’s series on Spirituality. Thursdays, October 21, November 18, and December 16, 12:30pmActive Adult Lounge

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Active Adults Esther Edelstein Jacobson LMSW, Sr. Adult Services DIrector 718.475.5278 [email protected]

The Lending Library is open in the Active Adult Lounge. Share abook and open a book.

Add a StitchShare an afternoon with friends while knitting. Join us on Mondayafternoons, 1pm in the Active Adult Lounge. All needle crafts arewelcome.

Monthly Movie ManiaWatch a movie and share your thoughts with friends. Avatar Wednesday, October 13, 7:30pm Active Adult Lounge

Chassidic Walking TourExperience an authentic Chassidic Jewishcommunity in an up-close and personal way ofthe Chassidic Discovery Walking Tour of CrownHeights. Both moving and educational this tourwill open your eyes to this richly diverse com-munity and take you to sites not generallyaccessible to the public. Guided by a warm,friendly and professional member of thecommunity. Monday, October 20, 10am-1pmFee: $45M/$50NM Kosher lunch includedFor more information on the trip please contact Bella Smorkanskaya,

718.475.5262 or [email protected].

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Pool Complex Dedicated

Intramural Basketball• Air conditioned with all wood floor playing surface• Gym outfitted with glass back boards• Height adjustable backboards or young children• Six basketball stations• Electric partition to separate courts• Full league schedule and playoff rounds• Recreational and competitive all at the same time!• Clinic and Skill development offered as wellThis co-ed children’s league has 2 clinic dates to practice funda-

mentals and to evaluate the playing skills. The coaching staff willselect teams to insure a well balances league. Teams will be selected by a combination of volunteer coaches and

JCC staff. For more information on this league, please contact MikeReape, 718.475.5212. Registration and Evaluation Dates*All who are interested in playing MUST attend AT LEAST ONE date*Pre-K & K Sunday, October 24, 11am1st & 2nd Grade Sunday, October 24, 11am 3rd & 4th Grade Sunday, October 24, 12pm5th & 6th Grade Sunday, October 24, 1pm7th & 8th Grade Sunday, October 24, 2pmFee: $170M/$225NMAvis/South Shore**Any coach with high energy and passion for kids and the game ofbasketball, who are interested in volunteering their time and efforts,please contact Mike Reape @ 718.475.5212

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Sports & RecreationMike Reape, Sports & Recreation Director 718.475.5212 [email protected]

Fall SoccerStarts Sunday, October 9Sundays

Pre-K 1 12:00pm-1:00pmK-1st 1:00pm-2:00pm2nd - 8th 2:00pm-3:00pm

ThursdaysPre-K 4:00pm-5:00pmK-1st 5:00pm-6:00pm2nd - 8th 6:00pm-7:00pm

Staten Island Academy7 weeks 14 sessionsFee: $135M/$170NMContact Abe Medina, 718.475.5200, ext. 1107

Introduction to SportsIntroduce your 4 year olds to the exciting world of sports.Registration is Wednesday, October 6, 4-5:00pm Bernikow JCC. Fees: $100M/$150NM 10 sessionsContact Abe Medina, 718.475.5200, ext. 1107

BaseballFall baseball instruction with Dan Lynch is ongoing.Sign up today for 8 sessions of professional instruction Fee: $100M/$150NM For more information please call Mike Reape 718.475.5212

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Adaptive DesignThe JCC received a very special donation this summer. AdaptiveDesign donated 3 Caring Chairs in honor of Rita Rochford. Adap-tive Design is a not for profit agency which creates adaptations forindividuals with disabilities. The amazing thing about these chairsis that they are made from cardboard. In addition to creating adap-tations, Adaptive Design offers hands on training to teachers,occupational and physical therapists, service coordinators and fam-ilies. To learn more about Adaptive Design, please visit their web-site at adaptivedesign.org. We would like to thank Alex Truesdelland the Board of Directors of Adaptive Design for their donation.

Hebrew through SongsParents with their children ages 5+Sunday, October 10, 1pmSuggested Donation: $20 (4 sessions)

Bard Festival The well known bardand performer Angela Shteingartand trio MMM willpresent her newprogram“The Lullaby for theAngels” Sunday,October 10, 5pmTickets: $15M/$20NM

Andrei UsacheovOn Sunday, October 31 we have the world famous author, AndreiUsacheovwho will present We Played Papovoz. You’ll enjoy his poems,songs and cartoons at this fun entertaining family event. You can checkout a performance here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJmmsdKqU5c&feature=relatedThere will be a book fair, sweets and a lot of fun!Sunday, October 31, 1pm. Tickets: $10M/$12NMWe are looking for sponsors for this event!

Puppet TheatreSign up your children for puppet theatre!We are starting at the beginning of October,so, don’t miss this opportunity! For info, please,contact Bella Smorgonskaya, 718.475.5262 [email protected] For all our events you may purchase tickets on-line in advance at sijcc.org!

Please join us in welcoming Elaine Hall toour community. Her brilliant, pioneeringwork with the Miracle Project, which shecreated and directs, has gained accoladesthroughout the world and is the subject ofthe Emmy Award winning documentaryAutism: The Musical. Elaine’s book NowI See the Moon: A Mother, a Son, aMiracle is an emotionally charged story ofher first 15 years with her severely autisticson.Join us on Monday, October 25, 7pm tomeet Elaine Hall.Books will be on sale in the lobby

As a preview of this event, we will show Autism: The Musical onMonday, October 11, 7pm in the Stozenberg Social Hall. Please join usfor this FREE event.

New Classes • Talented Teens These programs offer unique experiences in art andmusic for teens with autism. Art class begins Sunday, October 3, 11am. • Music Program (instructional harp) begins Tuesday, October 5, 7pm.• Sunday Buddies fitness and nutrition program begins Sunday, October 10, 11am

• Buddies Teen Social Group games and recreation program beginsThursday, October 7

For information on any of these programs please call Jayne Smith,718.475.5286 or jsmith@ sijcc.com.

Special NeedsJayne Smith, Special Needs Supervisor 718.475.5286 [email protected]

RSJBella Smorgoskaya, Director 718.475.5286 [email protected]

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Art @ the J Gallery

Paintings by Alex PravichSeptember - OctoberDon’t miss it! Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery Rotunda

Artist Alex Pravich discussing his work at his artists’s reception at the Murray Berman Galleryrotunda.

New! • The fall semester started the week of September 20. It’s not too late to register!• The music brochure is available upon request.• For full schedule of classes with times and prices please visitsijcc.org and download the Fall Program Guide or the Music Brochure• The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute offers preparation for theAssociated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exams.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSESFor our younger students, we offer fun and interactive classes thatlay the foundation for future musical experience

Music Together of Staten Island @ the JCC (birth to 5years)Bernikow JCCFree demonstration Sunday, October 3, 10:30am

Do Re Me (ages 4-5)Introduction to music for children Bernikow JCC, Thursdays: Avis South Shore JCC, Tuesdays

Harmony Road Program group keyboard classes Music in Me (ages3-4)More Music in Me (ages 3-4) Free Demo one week prior class start (date TBA)Harmony Road (ages 4-6) Harmony Road II (ages 4-6)Free Demo one week prior class start (date TBA)The Young Musician (ages 6-7) Bernikow JCC

New this semester

Group Violin Classes (ages 4-5.5)For children and their parentsProgram geared to children who are not ready for private one- on-one lessons. Teacher uses some techniques from the Suzuki pro-gram adapting them to her own method. Mondays, 4:00PM 10 weeks Fee: $175M/$225 NM

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Singing is Fun-damental (ages 7-9)55 minutes weekly. 15 weeks

Adult Programs

Adult Group Piano ClassesHave you always wanted to learn to play piano but have not have time?Now is your chance. Wednesdays, 4:00pm 10 weeksFee: $225M/$280NM

Adult ChoirIf you would like to have awonderful musical experi-ence, why don’t you con-sider the JCC adult choir?The repertoire we areworking on includes Broad-way hit tunes, Hebrew folkand Hassidic music of theYiddish theater and more.Choir led by Neil Ginigerand accompanist YelenaKhaymovichFee: $100M/$150NM

A Cappella groupAre you devoted to an advanced a cappella singing? Do you enjoy read-ing challenging music for the sheer pleasure of it? Join us for a once amonth choral music session. Strong sight-reading and choral experienceare suggested. Fee: $10N/$15NM

Recorder ClubMusicians all levels get together and enjoy playing multi-part music ontheir instrument that is easy to learn. Those who play compatible instru-ments or sing are also welcomed. Fee: Free for JCC Members/ $50NM

Preteen & Teen ProgramsMusic Theory for Youth Jazz/Rock Ensemble for YouthChamber Ensemble

Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director 718.475.5263 [email protected]

Community NewsTemple Israel315 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301 718.727.2231Tot Shabbat starts Friday, October 15, 6:00pm. Each session will takeplace on the third Friday of the month in the Temple Israel sanctuary.Rabbi Michael Howald will lead each session, which will be an actualShabbat service tailored to the needs of children five years andyounger.

Congregation B'nai Jeshurun275 Martling Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314. 718.981.5550 Congregation B'nai Jeshurun's award winning Kadima Youth Grouphas returned with exciting upcoming events: October 24-- Kadima's Got Talent October 29-- Shabbat Services and dinner (free) For more information on these events as well as future Kadima eventscontact Bruce MonteLeon, Youth Director/Chair at [email protected].

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SeniorNet"Keep up with your children and grandchil-dren.” SeniorNet of SI, Inc. is starting its18th year providing classes for those over50 at the Bernikow JCC. Classes are begin-ning the last week in September through thefirst weeks of October. They are for Com-puter Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Inter-mediate Users, Advanced Users. Teachersare all volunteer seniors. Classes and hoursvary depending on the subject. Classes to be taught during this session

are: Introduction to Computers; Lap-TopIntro to Computers; Internet; Adobe Photo-Shop Elements; Wealth Care; Graphics.For information, fees, scholarship, dates,

day and time call 718.475.5200, then press8 and then 1182 or www.seniornetsi.org.

CUG (Computer User Group)You and your friends are invited to a FREEComputer User Group (CUG) to listen to twopertinent presentations - Purchase and Useof LapTop Computers and What SeniorsShould Look For and How to Avoid IdentityTheft. Come and meet the senior volunteerteachers and enjoy refreshments followingthe presentations. SrNet teachers will beavailable to answer questions during the in-formal environment. If you are planning tojoin us do let us know so that we can makecertain there is room for everyone.For information/reservations 718.475.5200,then press 8 and then 1182 or www.senior-netsi.org . Wednesday, November 4

The Joan & Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Islandand the Israel Rocks Steering Committee wish to express their heartfelt

thanks and appreciation to all who worked so diligently to make Israel Rocks 2009/2010 such a success. In particular we want to thank

the following sponsors and friends for their generous support which provided so many people the opportunity to enjoy all of the Israel Rocks programs.

Corporate Sponsors

Artists SponsorCollege 4 Change

Program SponsorPratt Industries

Children’s Music/Arts SponsorCentury CoverageNorthfield Bank

IDB Bank

Ticket Booth SponsorsComfort Diner

Law Offices of Coven & Figueroa, P.C.Reality Check

Dr. Victor Avis Hemtech

Island Charter, Inc.Staten Island Hotel

Delco DrugsJerry DeLuca Auto Repair

Kaplan CaterersVik’s Fine Jewelry

Personal Sponsors

Roger Auerbach & Dr. Devorah Lieberman

Murray Berman

Filippos Restaurant

Sheila Lipton

David & Arlene Sorkin

Bobby & Allan Weissglass

Ricoh Business Solutions

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Jewish Life & Learning Yaffa Schonbach, Jewish Life & Learning Director 718.475.5228 [email protected]

Hebrew ReadingLearn to read Hebrew! In the beginners Hebrew reading class you will learn from the verybeginning starting with the alef-bet. Learn to read and write (op-tional) Hebrew in a small and relaxed setting.No previous knowledge of the Aleph Bet is necessary. Mondays: 8:10–9:20pm BeginnersWednesday: 8:10-9:20pm AdvancedFive sessions $75M/$90NM*ALL Classes are subject to registration. Classes begin October 4For more information please contact Sara Cohen, 718.475.5242 or

Ulpan Learn "conversational" Hebrew with an experienced, talented andcreative instructor. Classes are offered at the beginners and ad-vanced level. Each group meets once a week either on Monday orWednesday, 7pm.In the beginners Ulpan class you will learn Hebrew grammar in astructured yet informal setting. Classes will be held on Mondays,7pm-8pm.In the advanced Ulpan classes you will speak Hebrew in a fun andenjoyable atmosphere! Advanced classes will be held on Wednes-days, 7pm-8pm.

Jewish Discovery for Children - Bet Hasimcha (K-2)Experience the joy of being Jewish through art and music. Childrenwill learn all about Jewish holidays and tradition and will be intro-duced to the Hebrew Alef Bet. For more information, please contact Glenn Wechsler, 718.475.5231or [email protected] Mondays 4:00-5:30pm Bernikow JCC

Marriage/Milestones/MeaningIn partnership with Chabad Lubavitch of Staten IslandPresented by Rabbi Shea Hecht October 19, 7:30pm Bernikow JCC FREEWatch for flyers at the front deskFor more information please contact Sara Cohen, 718.475.5242or [email protected].

Holiday display in the Bernikow lobby

AquaticsClaudia McLaughlin, Aquatics Director 718.475.5215 [email protected]

Private Swim LessonsSchedule a private lesson with a member of our professional lifeguardstaff today! Lessons can be scheduled at your leisure. There is somuch to gain from learning to swim one-on-one. Our instructors arethere to help you and/or your child feel safe in the water. Privateswim lessons are an excellent way to build confidence in the water.Most of all, our instructors urge all swimmers, new, experienced, childor adult to build a love of the water and to have fun.For more information, call Claudia McLaughlin, Aquatics Director or

Phylis Goldberg, Aquatic Program Supervisor, 718.475.5215.

Scuba Diving Become a certified scuba diver! Receiveyour P.A.D.I. (Professional Associationof Diving Iinstructors). Scuba diving les-sons with the JCC are not only memo-rable and educational, but are also anamazing experience. Experience a fiveweek performance based course. Ourinstructor is here to work with you at your own pace. Classes are smallto maintain individual attention. On completion you will receive aphoto identification card, which allows you to dive anywhere in theworld. We are sure that you will not be disappointed. Don’t miss outon this great opportunity. For more information on Scuba Diving withthe JCC, please call Ryan F. Heaney at 718.344.8460.

Swimming Lessons for Tadpoles, Whales, Sharks

and Dolphins and Babies R SwimmingClasses began in mid September. It’s not too late to join the classesto teach your children safety in the water. It could save their lives!Contact Claudia McLaughlin, Aquatics Director or Phylis Goldberg,Aquatic Program Supervisor, 718.475.5215 or visit sijcc.org and down-load the Fall Program Guide for full details.

Richmond Aquatics ClubRichmond Aquatics Club @ the JCC is aregistered member of United States Swim-ming. It’s a program that recognizes that theswimmers entrusted to us are people firstand swimmers second. We will meet swim-mers where they are athletically and doeverything possible to help them become bet-ter swimmers, teammates and people. We willprovide an environment where success is not only possible but is in-evitable through hard work, dedication and commitment to personaland team goals. The Richmond Aquatics Club @ the JCC will con-stantly work to create a team atmosphere where everyone feels likethey are a part of this great experience.Contact Coach Gibbons: [email protected] or

718.475.5215.

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JCCBIRTHDAY PARTIES

2 hour basic birthday party package

includes pizza, soda, cake and paper goods

Your Birthday Party will include a Party Planner and Party hosts for a 2 hour party in our state-of-the-art JCC facility.

In addition, each party package includes 10 complimentary 1 day guest passes for your guests to use our fitness center or pool while their child is partying away!!

Choose from:

• JCC Music Parties

• Princess Party

• JCC Aquatics Pool Party

• Animal Encounter

• Dance Factory at the JCC

• JCC Sports Sampler

• Created by JCC Ceramics

• and more

Call Melissa, 718.475.5274 for more info

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Special Discount Exclusively forJCC Members

Specials for the month of October

Diamond Microabrasion FacialRejuvenate your skin with this new facial treatment. Fee: $50

Mom-Me Time Spa DayMoms and girls can spend time together at the spa with these specials.Manicure or Pedicure $10 each or Mini Facial $20 each (by appointment only)

Members and non-members welcome

Spa @ the JEileen Yard, Director of Wellness Services718.475.5211 [email protected]

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Visit the all new Grillz @ Café J

• Over Stuffed Deli • Burgers• Chicken Sandwiches • Beef Sandwiches• Wraps • Middle Eastern Specialities

• Fried Chickengreen mountain coffee served

1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314

718.4475.5222 718.475.5205 [email protected] fax email

visit us on the web www.dearanddelicious.com

All newmenu

Free delivery with any order of $25 or moreFree medium Challah with orders of $15 or moresupervision under the Vaad of Staten Island

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Catering by KaplanResident Caterer of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun

275 Martling Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10314 • 718.442.8222

Celebrate in Style

• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings • Bris’

• Over 20 years experience• Experienced staff • Impeccable service

• Spectacular grounds for outdoor cocktail hour• Beautiful sanctuary for all your religious needs

• Under strict Rabbinical supervision• Right here on Staten Island (central to Brooklyn and New Jersey)

Close personal supervision by Mel and Stacie Kaplanfor the perfect party you can only do once! We accept all

major credit cards

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“The Jewish Community at Work for You!”

the BulletinPublished monthly by the Joan & Alan BernikowJewish Community Center, 1466 Manor Road, S.I.,NY 10314. The center is a recipient of substantialfunds from UJA-Federation of Jewish Philanthro-pies and is a participating agency of JCCA.President Meirav Lev-AriExec. Director David SorkinEditor JR RichLayout & Design Cathie MaranoDistribution Linda Miller

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