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More In & Around The JCC
Older Adult Lunchcon
The April Older Adult Lun
cheon will be held Monday,
April 30 at 11:30 a.m. with the
Jewish Community Center as
the host organizati(»i. All com
munity senior adults are
welcome at the program at a
cost of $1 per person.
Transportation to Temple
Beth El will be provided for
those needing it. You are ask
ed to RSVP by Wednesday,
April 25 by calling the JCC at
366-0357. At this time please
indicate if you will need
transportation or if you can
assist by providing a ride for
someone else. If you have
specific dietary restrictions
for health reasons let us know
when you call.
¥flieii Bad Things
Happen To Good People
A crowd of more than 70
people came out on the rainy
Tuesday evening March 6 to
the JCC sponsored talk with
Rabbi Rocklin and Rabbi
Seigel on the Kushner topic of
“When Bad Things Happen to
Good People.”
One person said “It’s a
great night for ducks” as
many floated in to Temple
Israel from the night’s pour
ing rain. Then, the program
began with Lynne Cojac, of
the JCC Adult Committee, in
troducing the topic and each
of the speakers. Rabbi Rocklin
began the discussion with
stories and thoughts of a
serious vein. Afterwards, Rab
bi Seigel presented his ideas
on why there is evil in the
world. Each gave a thought-
provoking opening to a deep
complicated subject.
The audience participated in
the dialogue which ensued,
discussing primarily the
Holocaust and “unjustness”.
Many people questioned how
such atrosities occur.
The program ended infor
mally with refreshments pro
vided by Adult committee
chairperson Stephanie Seitlin
and committee members, Lot
tie Goldman and Goldie
Weinreb.
Family Life
Twenty or more people came
out to Temple Israel on Tues
day, February 28 for Dr. Joal
Fischer's talk on “Hyperac
tivity and Other Dirty
Words.”
Jointly sponsored by the
Jewish Community Center
and Jewish Social l^rvices in
cooperation with the Hebrew
Academy and Temple Israel
preschool, the program was
designed for parents to ask
questions on a wide range of
developmental subjects.
Moses Luski c^ned the
evening’s discussion by in
troducing presenter, Joal
Fischer M.D., and moderator
Nathaniel Greenwood ACSW.
The audience chimed in with
statements and questions
after Dr, Fischer’s initial
remarks. The group covered
everything from sugar and
allergies to diet, mega
vitamins and school
placement.
After the formal presenta
tion the group shmoozed over
coffee and cakes provided by
Bobbi Bernstein, May Kropp,
L30in Sheffer, Vicki Hopkins
and Fania Greenwood.
JCC*s Fint Faniljr
Friday, March 9 will be
rememtered as a night of shar
ing and friendship
celebrating a Jewish tradi
tion. Ninety people came
together at Temple Israel for
the JCC’s first Family Shab-
bat Dinner and a feeling of
true family spirit was
generated.
The JCC family consisted of
family members in every
sense, from small children to
grandparents. Each family
member was greeted at the
door with a flower to help
welcome in the Sabbath.
As sundown approached
family members settled down
to listen to Rabbi Rocklin ex
plain the beauty of the Sab
bath and demonstrate the
special ways we welcome in
the Sabbat “Queen”.
Each family table par
ticipated in lighting candles
and breaking bread before be
ing served a kosher dinner of
barbequed chicken, salad,
green beans, dill pilaf and
applesauce.
After dinner, Marvin
Bienstock led the group in
traditional Jewish songs
creating an atmosphere of
warmth and friendship which
continued into the family ser
vice and the Oneg Shabbat.
Many tlianks to all who
shared in the planning and
work on this program and
special thanks to all who par
ticipated in making the even
ing one of fond memories.
Cliai
The Chai Group, in
cooperation with the JCC
older adult committee, plann
ed a variety of exciting events
for Marcb and April. Chai
members also attended
general JCC events such as
“When Bad Things Happen to
Good People” on March 6, the
Shabbat dinner on March 9
and the Israel Ballet on the
15th.
March 5, Chai participated
in a stimulating discussion
with educator, Dr. Hsu^ey
Sadoff, who is running for
Charlotte-^ecklenburg school
board. Then, on the 12th,
Israeli students, Yuval Tal
and Sigal Raz, visited the
group to present a program on
life in Israel. The group
delighted in the young Sabras’
description of their lives and
life in the Jewish homeland.
Purim was a joyful celebra
tion when, on the 19th, Yossie
Groner shared shalach manas,
traditional song and tales with
Chai. On !Narch 26 the group
went on an outing to lunch and
the movies, a grand finale for
a lively month.
CIT Program
If you will be entering the
9th or 10th grade in the fall,
our CIT program is for you!
Here’s how it works:
The CIT program (Counse
lor in Training) incorporates a
fantastic learning experience
with all of the fun and
camaraderie of a camp.
CITs work as aides in Camp
Maccabee’s Summer Day
. Camp learning leadership
skills and performing various
duties from planning specialty
programs to publishing a
camp newsletter. CITs will
also receive special training to
be certified in things such as
canoeing, Red Cross First Aid,
Senior Lifesaving and CPR.
In addition to the special
training CITs will have their
own program led by a CIT
counselor. It will include
sports, camp-outdoor pro
gramming, a weekly day trip
and one extended trip with a
campout per session.
The CIT program begins
with orientation on June 19.
The day camp itself is June
25-Aug. lO.
All GIT'S successfully com
pleting the program will be
considered first for Jr.
counselor positions in the
future.
To become a CIT: Pick up an
application at the JCC. Upon
its retum you will be called for
an interview. If accepted into
the prog^ram the last re
quirements will be:
1) A $175 program fee. All
CITs successfully completing
the program will receive a $50
stipend.
2) Physical examination.
Positions in this program
are limited, so if you like to
work with kids and want a fun
and fulfilling summer call
Dana at 366-0357 for more in
formation or come by for an
application.
IF YOU MOVE TO
AUSTRALIA YOU
CAN MOr GET THE
CHARLOTTE JEWISH
NEWS. BUT IF YOU
MOVE LOCALLY YOU
MAY STILL HAVE IT
SENT TO you IF YOU
LET US KNOW YOUR
NEW A DDR ESS
BEFORE YOU MOVE.
V/WTETO:
P.O. Box 220188
Charlotte, N.C.
28222
Qncen City Tennis
The JCC will again enter a
team in the Queen City Ten
nis League for boys and girls
ages 10-18. Look for an
organizational meeting to
take place at the end of April.
If you are interested in join
ing the team, contact the
JCC office.
Men*s Tennis
Do you play tennis? We
need men to play at all levels
on the Men’s Queen City
Tennis League. Please call
Marshall Rosenfeld
364-8373, Gene Daumit -
366-8648, or the JCC at
366-0357.
Mac Clinic
The Mecklenburg Aquatic
Club will run a clinic at the
JCC for swim team members
to improve their swim skills.
May 29 - June 1. The cost is
$10 per child. Register by
sending the fee to the JCC,
Box 220188, Charlotte, NC
28222.
Chai Group
Mondays: Ongoing 10:15 a.m.-l:15 p.m.
At the Randolph Park Apartments Clubhouse
The Chai Group welcomes community senior adults to
varied Monday meetings. Featured is a morning class
taught by an instructor from Central Piedmont Communi
ty College. Subjects range from American and World
History to crafts and play production.
Members lunch together at noon and then participate
in an afternoon program of anything from yoga and relax
ation to music or safety.
Each month Chai goes out for all or part of the Monday
meeting to such places as the Mint Museum, a movie, or
a shopping mall. During the week Chai members often go
to other cultural and entertainment programs in town.
Transporation is arranged for those who need it.
FEE: FREE to members of the JCC. Call 366-0357 to
register.
The Jewish Calendar
Candlelighting
Apr. 6 - 6:31 p.m.
Apr. 13 - 6:37 p.m.
*Apr. 16 - 6:39 p.m.
*Apr. 17 - 7:39 p.m.
Apr. 20 - 6:42 p.m.
*Apr. 22 - 6:44 p.m.
*Apr. 23 - 7:44 p.m.
Apr. 27 - 6:48 p.m.
* denotes Holiday schedule
Pesach
Apr. 16 - First Seder
Apr. 17 - Second Seder
Apr. 22 - 7th Eve
Apr. 23 - 8th Eve
Apr. 24 - Yizkor
Nothing but th« b«st.
Everything for n««dl«point
Evon an artist A custom finishing.
Daytims cisssss offcrsd fros.
Lynn Lsrnsr will hsip you with
Evsry nsodispoint gift.
Procoods go to charity.
Opon ovcry Thursday, 9*5.
It's at 3802 Columblns Circla.
Nicast sdaction In town.
Truly ths bast, for less.