August Events and More in Our Active Adult Newsletter

QUARANTINE BAKING

I’m wondering how many of you have gotten into the bread baking or sourdough starter fads this quarantine. I must admit that I have tried some bread baking, although nothing exotic. I’ve made a couple of basic white loaves and a couple of challahs. For all the baking I do, I’m not one to really use yeast. This has been a whole new experience and I’m pretty proud of my results. I’m almost feeling adventurous enough to try out some whole wheat and rye flours now. But I have not jumped on the sourdough bandwagon. I heard a story on NPR the other day about a firefighter who straps his sourdough starter into his passenger side seat on his way into the station. According to my sister, my niece who just graduated from college is traveling around with her sourdough starter like it’s her pet. I’m usually late to all trends. If you see me in a couple of months walking around with a mysterious jar, I think you can guess what it is.

I hope your quarantine has been somewhat fruitful and hopefully tasty. I look forward to seeing you online to hear all about it.

Remember to live, love, laugh and enjoy! - Rachel

COMING EVENTS

LUNCH & LEARN

Thursday, August 6 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

No charge members and non-members

Join us via Zoom for our monthly lunch and learn as we discuss interesting topics with a local Jewish professional. This month it’s Rabbi Gerber from Gates of Prayer .

MORRIS BART, SR. LECTURE SERIES

Writing Louisiana Midrash: Sources and Ruminations

Monday, August 10 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

No charge members and non-members

In writing Louisiana Midrash , Marian Moore couples her experience growing up African American in Louisiana to her Jewish faith’s tradition of writing her personal narratives into Midrash— retelling stories from the Torah. In this Zoom session, the poet will discuss the sources and inspirations of her work, read some poems from the collection, and answer questions from the audience.

JCC BOOK CLUB

The Convert by Stefan Hertmans

Monday, August 18 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reviewed by Rabbi Josh Pernik, Congregation Beth Israel

In eleventh-century France, Vigdis Adelaïs, a young woman from a prosperous Christian family, falls in love with David Todros, a rabbi’s son and yeshiva student. To be together, the couple must flee their city, and Vigdis must renounce her life of privilege and comfort. Pursued by her father’s knights and in constant danger of betrayal, the lovers embark on a dangerous journey to the south of France, only to find their brief happiness destroyed by the vicious wave of antisemitism sweeping through Europe with the onset of the First Crusade.

What begins as a story of forbidden love evolves into a globe-trotting trek spanning continents, as Vigdis undertakes an epic journey to Cairo and back, enduring the unimaginable in hopes of finding her lost children.

Join Lunch & Learn

Meeting ID: 839 5255 1847

Passcode: JCCL&L

Join Morris Bart Lecture

Meeting ID: 862 9721 7637

Passcode: JCCMBLS

Join Book Club

Meeting ID:

846 4355 9341

Passcode: jccbooks

Mondays, 10:45 AM

Senior Chair Stretch with Michele

Wednesdays, 10:45 AM

Senior Chair Stretch with Monica

Fridays, 10:45 AM

Senior Chair Staying Fit with Patricia

Virtual J Classes & Resources

VIRTUAL SENIOR CHAIR EXERCISE

Designed for seniors at all levels and abilities, this class involves stretching and strength training. Either exercise from a chair or standing, according to your comfort level. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Since we aren't able to meet in person at this time, we are offering classes online. Join our JCC Fitness Facebook group to access Chair Exercise via Facebook Live and visit nojcc.org/VirtualJ for our complete schedule of online fitness classes and other helpful resources.

RACHEL'S RECIPES

Feta Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

A delicious appetizer for anytime of the year.

INGREDIENTS

6 roasted red bell peppers

1 cup crumbled feta

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cloves garlic, mashed

2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional

1 tablespoon olive oil, optional

DIRECTIONS

Mix feta and Greek yogurt well. Add in parsley, salt and mashed garlic. Stuff the roasted red bell peppers with this mixture.

In a separate bowl, whisk lemon juice and olive oil. Drizzle it over stuffed peppers right before serving. This step is optional.

ACTIVE ADULT DONATIONS

A donation to the Active Adult program is a beautiful way to let someone know that you have remembered them or a loved one, and in turn you help defray the costs of our programs. Acknowledgements of your remembrance are sent to whom you choose along with a tax deductible confirmation to you. Donations can be made online at nojcc.org , by mail to 5342 St. Charles Ave, NOLA 70115, or by calling (504) 897-0143.

KRIEGER SENIOR CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION FUND

In memory of Warren Flint

Hoolyse Davajian

Phyllis Loubier

Linda West

JCC SENIOR CLUB FUND

In memory of Peggy Cohn

JJ Jensen Kornman

Beth A. Orgeron

BETH'S FUN SECTION

TRIVIA

Which of the following Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavors is named after a music group?

a. Karamel Sutra

b. Chocolate Therapy

c. Phish Food

d. Chunky Monkey

MORE GRINS AND SNICKERS

When I was a kid, my parents would always say, "Excuse my French" just after a swear word...I'll never forget my first day at school when my teacher asked if any of us know any French.

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Smith climbed to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to G-d.

Looking up, he asked G-d, "G-d, what does a million years mean to you?"

G-d replied, "A minute."

Smith asked, "And what does a million dollars mean to you?"

G-d replied, "A penny."

Smith asked, "Can I have a penny?"

G-d replied, "In a minute."

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When you drop something when you were younger, you just pick it up.

When you're older and you drop something, you stare at it for a bit contemplating if you actually need it anymore.

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One way to find out if you are old is to fall down in front of a lot of people. If they laugh, you are still young. If they panic and start running to you, you are old.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Triva answer and puzzle solution

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