This is best viewed on a desktop computer
or a tablet with a strong internet connection. Enjoy!
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Merrily we limp along!
Membership accounts have been frozen and furlough letters are going out to JCC employees today. So, yes, we're feeling a bit glum.
But we're also feeling
deeply grateful
to the
400
of you who have been able to help us.
By "unfreezing" your account, you have helped us cover employees' medical benefits through June.
Please know your support is appreciated beyond measure! (Ignore the big thermometer.) Seriously, we thank you.
And for those of you who haven't or can't unfreeze your memberships, we don't mean to pressure you or add to this already stressful time. We completely understand. But...if you do have a change of mind or circumstances, please let us know with an email to:
membership@marinjcc.org
Tell us you'd like to unfreeze your membership, or dedicate a part of it, or perhaps you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation.
Meanwhile, we, the remaining itsy-bitsy staff will do our best to keep you amused, informed, and connected with the Osher Marin JCC community, because...
Though apart, we are still together.
We insist.
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Thursday, April 2, 2020. Issue #6
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James Sokol,
Director of Adult Learning and Living
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April in Paris
“Paris is always a good idea!”
—
Audrey Hepburn in
Sabrina
Following Sabrina’s idea. Let me take you today to Paris, specifically to visit the magnificent collection at the
Musée d’Orsay
. Choose the theme(s) of most interest: Realism, Impressionism, Modern Art, France, Photographs, Plants and more.
Click on the image(s) to reveal interesting details about each work.
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Would you like more virtual art tours? To access
Elite Traveler’s
10 best, click below.
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Heidi Sanders
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Director of the Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood
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For Passover this year, which begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8, I may be homebound, but I still want to eat well.
This year, more than any other, there's time and space in the kitchen to shake up the usual seder recipes a bit.
Alison Roman's
collection of seder recipes fulfill all my requirements for a Passover menu this year. They are elevated takes on traditional favorites, simple to prepare, and they require VERY few ingredients. And they are healthy and seasonal.
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And for those who need a bit more of a "spirited" menu,
Tablet's
recipes for Passover-themed cocktails
are fun, creative, and entertaining.
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"I want the JCC to continue to survive and thrive as much as is humanly possible during these difficult times. You were there for me when I needed nurturing back to health after a bad accident in January of 2003. It nearly took my life.
It is my time to be in service to you.
"
The Staff of the JCC thank you for unfreezing your membership.
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Heather Skoda
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JCC General Manager
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Sallumeh Mahmoudi,
one of our most popular personal trainers, has created a super fun, creative workout for you to do at home!
All you will need is a hardwood or tile floor and some paper plates. That's right. Two
paper plates
, a good sense of humor, and 30 minutes for a memorable full-body strength training class. Enjoy!
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Linda Bolt,
Director, Kanbar Center for Performing Arts
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Here's a little musical sunshine to brighten your day. It's
a video message from our friend Nat from one of our favorite bands:
Hot Buttered Rum.
Glad we were able to get them rescheduled! Their concerts are always great fun and music.
Mark your calendars! Nat's got the new date.
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Joanne Greene
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Director of Jewish Engagement
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As we simultaneously downshift into a new sheltered reality—perhaps feeling anxious about all the uncertainty—we also begin to think about Passover. It's a lot.
Perhaps the following presentations can lend some perspective or solace.
Our partner, the Shalom Hartman Institute, has been busy creating online content with deep thinkers in the Jewish world. Today, we share an interview with
Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer
, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. This discussion was conducted by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash on "Coronavirus and American Jewish Life."
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The Jewish Council for Public Affairs
addresses: What do Jewish values instruct during a pandemic and amid the spread of the coronavirus? How should individual Jews act? How should we act collectively? What can Jews do to ensure other vulnerable groups feel safe?
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Fitness Comes from Within...
the House!
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We love seeing you stay healthy with our Virtual Health & Fitness classes:
- Live group Zoom classes
- Pre-recorded classes for personal training at your convenience.
- Weekly workshops are coming next!
We're posting to YouTube and to our own web page:
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Early Childhood Education
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Tamar Lai,
Director of Early Childhood Education
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The kiddos will enjoy this link to one of our teachers reading
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
It's story time with JCC Preschool’s toddler teacher,
Virginia Murcia.
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Brittany Mahalik,
Director of Camp & Youth Programs
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Looking for a fun weekend project to do with the whole family? Well, look no further.
Gather up all of your
cardboard
and work together to create The. Coolest. Cardboard. House. EVER!!!
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Danielle Vierra,
Adult Learning and Living
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Though we aren't joining the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in a docent talk today (in fact, the exhibit opening has been postponed), we can still investigate
Frida Kahlo
and her fascinating life!
Let's take a moment—with the help of our Virtual JCC—to take a tour of some web resources to learn about the always surprising Frida Kahlo.
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And while we're learning about Frida, you might enjoy a recent
New York Times
review of Celia Stahr's new book,
Frida in America.
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A heartfelt thank-you to all who have been able to keep your membership accounts active during this shutdown.
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and tell us to unfreeze your account.
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Stay well, Friends.
We miss you.
Expect Issue #7 on Tuesday, April 7th.
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