Sunday, April 26 - Saturday, May 2
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Dear JCC Members,
As our campus remains closed, we continue to provide a steady stream of live and on demand content via the
Virtual J
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f you haven't checked it out yet, please do so! All of our department directors, along with their staff, are working hard to bring online resources to our members. If there is something you'd like to see featured, please let us know!
Also this week, in
lieu of our annual Yom HaAtzmaut celebration,
Ron Lugasy, Community Shlicha and Esther Katz, JCC Cultural Arts Director have compiled
special items for you to enjoy. Links can be found below. Thank you, Ron and Esther for sharing this with us!
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Connecting With Us
During the campus closure, staff may not be in their offices or at their desk to receive your call or voicemail. The best way to get in touch with our staff during this time is via email.
Registration
• At this time only Summer Camp and Summer Swim & Dive Team registration is open.
• If any camp is cancelled and not able to be rescheduled refunds will be issued.
Membership Status
With the temporary closure of our facility, we have received many questions regarding the payment of membership dues. Given the uncertainty of when it will be safe to reopen, we have established some new options regarding your membership. D
etails on these options were sent out in an email on March 26th and April 3rd. You can review them
here
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If you haven't already, please indicate your selected option by clicking the corresponding
link on the website
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We will communicate any updates and announcements as needed.
Past updates can be found on the
announcements
page of the JCC website.
Please continue to stay safe and healthy. We look forward to welcoming you back to the JCC as soon as we can.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of the JCC staff.
We're here for you.
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Social distancing but united. The JCC staff is working hard for you!
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Facebook Live Classes & Events for April 26 - May 2
Select programs and classes are now being broadcast on
Facebook Live
! Watch and follow along from the comfort of your own home. To watch a live broadcast, simply log into Facebook and visit the page of the agency holding the event (JCC, JFO, etc) on the day and time the event is going live.
If you want to watch a Group Ex class, join the
JCC Omaha Fitness Group
on Facebook prior to the start of the class. A link to join can also be found on the main
JCC Omaha Facebook page.
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Sunday, April 26
Join
Ron Lugasy Omaha Shlicha
for
"Taste of Memories" a special way to commemorate Israeli Fallen Soldiers. Follow along to bake Daniel Shiran's Favorite Cinnamon Cake.
Monday, April 27
Tuesday, April 28
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Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
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Group Exercise classes will reoccur each week. All class times are subject to change
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Join the
Jewish Federation of Omaha
at
10:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, April 28th
for the next
"Nourish Your Soul" webinar presentation. Led by Carmela Kramer, this week's webinar will highlight the spiritual meaning connected to counting of days between Passover and Shavuot. Participants will also learn how to open their inner self to positive energies. Carmela was certified in Jewish Meditation by Rabbi Ban Zion Bar-Ami founder of the Ohr Lev organization.
Join this live webinar on Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/7778013849
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Tuesday, April 28 | 4:30 p.m. Yom HaAtzmaut Car Parade
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Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day and show community support for RBJH staff and residents in our car parade! The car parade will take place on the Staenberg Kooper Fellman campus. Come as you are or decorate your car! Flags, signs, music and honks are encouraged. Participants will observe proper social distancing and remain in their cars during this event.
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Since we can’t meet in person to have our annual Yom HaAtzmaut carnival, we are bringing you the next best thing! Community Shlicha, Ron Lugasy, has put together a wonderful library of resources to help you celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut at home. These fun activities and recipes will have you celebrating like a true Israel!
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Recipe Book, Kids Activity Pack & Picture Frame Downloads
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One of the biggest Israeli traditions for celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut is to do
"Al HaEsh" which means, on the fire. Many Israelis celebrate by grilling meats, and having salads, pitas and something sweet.
Kids will have a blast with this special "Israel from Home" activity pack, full of educational materials, puzzles, coloring sheets and more!
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It's time to get crafty. Download, print, color & cut out this picture frame template. Once you are finished with your masterpiece, take a picture of yourself holding it. Post to Facebook and Instagram for all to see!
Use Tags: @JewishOmaha #JFOVirtualVillage
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Looking for more ?
Click here
to see the full list of programs and resources for Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Hazikaron!
If you have any additional questions contact Ron Lugasy, Community Shlichah,
rlugasy@jewishomaha.org
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FREE Esports Tournaments for ALL Jewish Teens!
Are you a Jewish teen between the ages of 13-18? If so, we have an exciting new opportunity for you! We are proud to be a part of a new Jewish gaming platform through Lost Tribe Esports! Check it out
here
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Current games include:
- Super Smash Bros.
- Madden NFL20
- Rocket League
- NBA 2K20
- FIFA 20
- NHL 20
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JCC Members can now purchase and participate in Virtual Personal Training. All sessions will be 30 minutes long and will utilize body weight movements or basic items that you have in your house. No special equipment is needed. Sessions are a great way to connect and prioritize your fitness.
Once purchased and scheduled, training appointments will be completed via video call with a JCC Personal Trainer.
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Virtual Personal Training
Members Only
One 30-minute session...........$30
Five 30-minute sessions..........$140
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Check out our on demand section of the
Virtual J.
This virtual library is where you will find videos and resources by department. New content is posted frequently. Visit today and see what's new! Subscribe to our
YouTube channel
to get notifications of our latest posts!
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FITNESS
The Fitness section our Virtual J is where you can find home workouts, recipe links and resources to keep you active.
This Week's Featured Video:
Boot Camp
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Follow along as Christina takes us through a Boot Camp class.
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SPORTS & REC
The Sports & Rec section our Virtual J is where you can find games to keep kids active, ways to practice sport skills and much more.
This Week's Featured Video:
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CULTURAL ARTS
The Cultural Arts section our Virtual J is where you can find dance classes, acting games, and musical theater inspiration.
This Week's Featured Video:
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YOUTH
The Youth Activities section our Virtual J is where you can find fun ideas for crafts, experiments, games and family activities.
This Week's Featured Video:
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AQUATICS
The Aquatics section of our Virtual J is where you can go to practice your swimming skills (yes, even on land!), learn Red Cross safety tips, and more.
This Week's Featured Video:
Coach Renee shows us an at home exercise that level 2 swimmers can do to practice blowing air bubbles through their nose. This breathing technique can help young swimmers develop confidence in the water. Please remember, kids should ALWAYS have an adult present when practicing this exercise.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
The Early Childhood section of the Virtual J is where you can find resources and activities for kids, ages 5 and under.
This Week's Featured Video:
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