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On Going Programs:
Hours, Meals, Gift Shop
Building Hours
Sundays - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mondays - Thursdays
6:45 AM - 7:00 PM
Fridays - 6:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Meals
Gift Shop
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For additional information on any of the programs listed or to register, please contact 570-824-4646 or email the address listed below.
Barbara Sugarman
Adult & Cultural programs
ext. 246
Rick Evans
Basketball, Recreation and Camp
ext. 234
Sara Pisarz
Early Childhood and BBYO
ext. 243
Sharon Matylewicz
Wellness & SRCC programs
ext. 244
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Community Seder
Friday, March 30 at 5:45 PM
Jewish Community Alliance & Temple Israel invite you to the 2018 Community Seder to be held on the First Night of Passover at the JCA.
The Passover Seder is a time to celebrate our freedom, friends and Jewish values. Enjoy a full Passover meal with all the
trimmings.
Cost: Adults $26.00
Children Under 12 $12.00
Children Under 4 free
Vegetarian Plate Available
Please send payment to the JCA,
60 South River St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Attn: Barbara Sugarman
The Passover Seder will be led by Rabbi Larry Kaplan of Temple Israel.
Call Barbara at 570-824-4646 if you would like to take part in the Seder.
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JCA INSTITUTE OF LEARNING
The JCA Institute of Learning meets on Wednesdays from 11:00 am -12 pm at the
Jewish Community Center
Rifkin Resource Center
This program is open to the community and continues through March 21st
March 14 - Tony Brooks, Historian, WB Councilman -
Historic Wilkes-Barre
Join for discussion and refreshments. While you are here, join in our Congregate Meal Program. Reservations can be made at the front desk 24 hours in advance.
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Men's Club
Join us on Tuesdays at 11 AM.
Remember to call
570.824.4646
to make your lunch reservation.
March 20 - Judge Lesa S. Gelb
Come and discuss what programs you would like to add for Seniors...Bring your friends and help us brainstorm.
Please speak with Julius Coplan, Men's Club President, with any ideas or suggestions.
Note that alternate weeks are business meetings.
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JCA Youth Basketball Ends Season
The JCA Youth Basketball Leagues finished their season on Sunday, March 4 with playoff and championship games. 120 players and coaches took part in the season. After the games, there was a pizza party and awards.
Special thank you to Bruce Weinstock, basketball chairman, Mitch Kornfeld, announcer and DJ for the games, and Bekah and Zachary Kornfeld for keeping score throughout the season. Special thank you to the BBYO teens for handling the snack bar.
High School and Senior Men will begin their playoffs through March 21.
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Join us for a very special 'Yiddish Class' on
Thursday March 15 at 10:15 (note time change)
to see “Mamele” starring Molly Picon
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“A sparkling gem of the New York Jewish Film Festival is the U.S. premiere of the restored Joseph Green-Konrad Tom’s 1938 Yiddish film Mamele.
Starring Molly Picon, the 5-foot-tall, 100 lb. phenom of Yiddish stage and screen, the film is set in Poland’s textile hub of Lodz… A Yiddish Cinderella, Picon shops, schleps, cooks, cleans, dreams of love and is the” go to” person when someone has a problem — be it romance or rescuing a youngster caught up in a shady scheme.
The setting is urban, the young men and women are 1930s fashionably dressed. There is nightclubbing, drinking, double-dealing and– a handsome sweet musician across the courtyard. As tireless as the Energizer bunny, Picon is so delicious and quirky, you want to give her a knip in bekl (pinch her cheek).
In a dreamlike montage, she morphs — in stages — from a dancing little girl to a frail 78-year old dancing with her fingers and bobbing her head. Picon also launches the hit song “Abi Gezunt” (as long as you are healthy) which has become a standard for Yiddish performers down the decades. As for the romantic finale — it involves a scene-stealing ketzele (kitten) which will have cat lovers purring.”
Remember to make your lunch reservation!
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Art Class
Thursday, March 22nd, 11:00 a.m.
FREE Class will be instructed by Ahuva Coates.
Make a painting to take home. Bring a friend.
Please sign up by Thursday, March 15th.
This is the picture you will be painting.
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BEN AUGUST MEMORIAL RUN & WALK
Sunday, March 25, 2018
10:30 AM
More Information and registration
here
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JCA BOOK CLUB - THURSDAY April 12 at 12:45
Uncovered by Leah Lax
Lax begins her tale with her wedding day. From the start, she introduces an ongoing issue: the clashing of her old life as Lisa with her non-observant family, with her new life as Leah with her groom, Levi. Leah is convinced that her sole goal in life is to marry, have children, and spend her life as a passionate woman. The only problem is that her true passion is elsewhere. Beneath her hair covering, her long skirts and tights, Leah desires to be with Ana, her childhood friend and unacknowledged love interest.
Lax finally learns that she has the power to change her destiny, regardless of who it may hurt along the way. It takes many years for her to come to this realization, but when she does she recognizes that her life doesn’t have to be so spiritless.
Lunch will be held at 12 noon in the Weiss Auditorium. Please make reservations for lunch at the JCA front desk. Book is available at Barnes and Noble Wilkes/Kings Bookstore on S Main Street Wilkes-Barre. Mention the JCA to receive your discount.
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Camp Memories Now Online.
JCC Day Camp Campers from the 1970's 'til now.
A camp friend has scanned in multiple yearbooks for us to remember. Let's thank him and share our memories, look for your pictures, your children's pictures, and your grandchildren's pictures.
NEW FEATURE - CAMPERS HAVE NOW ALL BEEN INDEXED!!!!
Click on your name and all memory books you are in will come up!
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Looking For Participants for JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest
The Harrisburg JCC will be taking a delegation to the JCC Maccabi Games and JCC Maccabi ArtsFest in Orange County CA this August 5-10. The Games are for teens 13-16 as of July 31, 2018. ArtsFest is open to teens 12-17 as of July 31, 2018.
They have a few spaces to fill in each program and want to reach out to teens in our area to participate.
Sports Offered: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Girls Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Flag Football.
Art Specialties: Culinary Arts, Musical Theater, Acting, Social Media, Dance, Rock Band, Vocal Music and Visual Arts.
For more information or if you are interested, contact Sara Pisarz at
570-824-4646
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Current Events Class Returns to Tuesdays at the JCA
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To be fully-participating citizens and to make good, informed decisions, we need to have a solid understanding of what's going on in the world around us. Whether it be the positions of candidates in a local or national election or the disputes and causes of a conflict in the Middle East, there's little doubt that current events are an important part of the knowledge that we need to succeed in today's world.
Join with Harvey Rappaport every Tuesday at 12:45 (after lunch) to discuss current events. Bring your friends.
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WELLNESS/FITNESS ACTIVITIES AT THE JCA
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JCA now accepts The
Healthways Prime
membership program is designed specifically as an employer-based benefit given to employees as part of their benefits package. It may be referred to by various names (such as Fitness Your Way) by the different employers.
Prime includes a basic gym membership, rewards and incentives through the Prime program, and one free session with a Certified Personal Trainer.
This program is part of Silver Sneakers.
SILVER SNEAKERS
Eligible to Medicare or Group Retirees
Achieve Greater Independence and a Healthier Life
May be available at no cost to you.
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CHAIR YOGA! New at the JCC
Thursdays—Starting March 1st
1:00 pm
Taught by Doreen Rakowski, chair yoga is performed while seated and is appropriate for all fitness levels. Chair yoga helps with balance and flexibility and can reduce stress. Join us!
WISE & WELL WITH DEBBIE GROSSMAN
$10 per session for members, $25 for non-members
Call Debbie Grossman at 570-824-4646 for an appointment for this unbelievable value!
JCA EXERCISE SCHEDULE - Click below for complete, printable schedule.
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JUST JUDAICA - JCC Gift Shop
Special area of the gift shop is now 60% off.
We aim to help you and your family celebrate holidays and special occasions with tradition and joy.
We have a selection of gift ideas to choose from including Home & Hostess gifts, mezuzot, Jewish Holiday Gifts, Bar & Bat Mitzvah Gifts, challah covers, tzedakah box, Seder plates and more!
We are your Judaica store.
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helps our Community
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We value your input and ideas. If you have any questions or ideas you would like to share, please contact the JCA at
d.garofalo@nepajca.org
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