Gib U Spring 2019 Class Guide

Giborim U COURSE CATALOG ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SPRING - 2019 MARCH 10 - MAY 31, 2019 Winner for outstanding program by David Posnack the JCC Association of North America JCC On the Nina & Louis Silverman Campus 5850 S. Pine Island Road • Davie, Florida 33328 954.434.0499 | giborimu.org | dpjcc.org

Background The J serves all residents of the community, regardless of ethnicity, age or ability. When the special needs population expressed a need for a year-round program for youth and adults, the J, committed to meeting those needs, developed Giborim U (Gib U), a program offering enrichment classes and social events to anyone in the community. Giborim U Mission Giborim U is a program for children, teens and adults with special needs and includes courses in fitness, the arts, sports, recreation, life skills and health and wellness. Participants will enrich their lives socially and behaviorally while gaining independence and communication skills, as they forge genuine connections to each other and the community. Areas of Focus The Arts: Theater | Film | Visual Arts Giborim U will focus on the following areas: Drawing & Painting | Culinary | Dance | Gardening Sports & Wellness: Life Skills: Fitness | Weight Training | Basketball Activities of Daily Living | Personal Care | Computer Skills Yoga | Karate | Circuit Training | Spinning Community Skills | Employment Skills | Cooking Skills | Music Socialization: Social Skills | Group Dynamics | Team Building Populations Served: Registration/Intake Process/Class Dates Ages Served: Youth (6+) Classes begin March 10 and end May 31, 2019. Adults (18+) First-time applicants must meet the DPJCC and Giborim U admissions requirements Requirements: as determined by a completed intake process. Intake interviews will be conducted • Diagnosed with a developmental by appointment. Please complete an intake and registration form, available online at giborimu.org and schedule an appointment with one of the coordinators listed disability, including, but not limited below.  Returning Gib U participants and Giborim campers are pre-approved and do to, autism spectrum disorder, Down not require a new intake interview.  syndrome, cerebral palsy, Angelman Simply print and email a completed registration form and updated intake form to syndrome, Smith-Magenis syndrome [email protected]. and other disabilities To register for Exceptional Theater Company, call 954-699-4096. • Ability to participate in small groups • Active engagement Gib U Administrator, Arlene Abrams • 954-434-0499 Ext 326 • [email protected] • Ability to stay with a group Gib U Director, Debbie Lombard • 954-434-0499 Ext 208 • [email protected] • Follow basic group instructions Gib U Coordinator, Kevin Troonin • 954-434-0499 Ext 343 • [email protected] Gib U Coordinator, Risa Spevack • 954-434-0499 Ext 120 • [email protected] Exclusions: • Continuous physical aggression Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Inquire during the intake/ • Requires continuous registration process. For a class to be held, a minimum number of registrants must be enrolled for that class. one-on-one attention • Elopes/runs away Late Pick-Up Fee • Continuous inappropriate language There will be a $15 fee per person for every 5 minutes the participant remains after the stated end time of his/her class. The fee is payable or behavior immediately. All Giborim U participants must be picked up at the end of the designated class time at the class location unless discussed prior to class. Please Zero Tolerance Policy make emergency pick-up arrangements should you be late to pick up. NOTE: • We have a zero tolerance policy for Gib U is responsible for transitioning participant from class to class when the participant is taking multiple classes in a day. inappropriate language, hitting or striking another participant or staff No classes will be held on March 22, 24, 31, April 19 - 26, May 12, 26, 27. in any manner. For these offenses, we will ask that the participant be Membership at the J is not required to attend Giborim U picked up and, possibly, asked not to return to class for a period of time as determined by the David Posnack JCC. If there is a recurring problem, the participant will be discharged from the program and class fees may not be refunded. For information, call 954-434-0499, ext. 208 | [email protected]

Giborim U Team Pictured from Left to Right: Arlene Abrams-Administrator, Debra Lombard-Director Kevin Troonin-Coordinator, Risa Spevack-Coordinator Scott Dermer-Co-Chair, Beth Allen, M.S.-Co-Chair Arlene Abrams | Giborim U Administrator Scott Dermer | Giborim U Co-Chair Arlene Abrams has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood Scott Dermer studied special education with a focus on education from the University of Puerto Rico, a State of Florida emotional and behavioral disorders at Florida International Early Childhood Director Credential and over 20 years of University. Scott has been an employee of the Broward County experience in early childhood and camp supervision. School District for the past 28 years as a behavior specialist and a support facilitator. Scott was recognized as Teacher of the Debra Lombard | Giborim U Director Year in the 2016-17 school year. Additionally, Scott has been the director of the David Posnack JCC’s Camp Giborim summer Debra is the founder of the Exceptional Theater Company, program for the past 26 years. and until recently executive director for the nonprofit arts organization for individuals with varying abilities. A lifelong Beth Allen, M.S. | Giborim U Co-Chair resident of South Florida, Debbie has been active with the special needs community and special services for over 26 years. Seeing Beth Allen, M.S., is the community relations coordinator for the the need for providing services on a larger scale , she expanded LifelongLearningInstituteatNovaSoutheasternUniversity.She special needs programming throughout the tri-county area. holds a Master of Science degree in education/human resource Debra is determined to continue to extend the reach of Giborim development from Barry University and a bachelor’s degree U with the support of a dedicated team at the J. from the University of Buffalo. She served as assistant executive director at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center for 12 Kevin Troonin | Coordinator years, developing and supervising programs for children, teens, adults and the special needs population. Beth has a passion Kevin Troonin obtained his bachelor’s degree in exceptional for special needs individuals and is president of the Board of student education from the Teacher Education Program at Directors of the Exceptional Theater Company (ETC), a drama Broward College. He currently is an ESE teacher for the Broward program for individuals with disabilities, ages 2 to 85, in the tri- County school system and has been a Giborim counselor for five county area. years, working with youth campers of all ages. Risa Spevack | Coordinator giborimu.org Risa Spevack has worked with special needs clients since 2000. She is a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and is a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in natural science and athletic training from Hofstra University and is a Florida licensed emergency medical technician (EMT) and a certified CPR/AED/first-aid instructor.

Class Schedule MEMBER/ COMMUNITY CLASS & INSTRUCTOR TIME LOCATION FEE SUNDAY (7 classes) 10:10-11:00 am Kaye Gym Basketball | Andy Perez 11:40 am-12:30 pm Yoga Studio $85/$110 Ying Yang Yoga | Cookie Billig 4:00 - 4:50 pm Fitness Center $85/$110 Sunday Funday Fitness $85/$110 MONDAY (9 classes) 4:00-4:50 pm Life Skills Room $110/$135 4:00-4:50 pm Studio B $110/$135 *Life Skills: The Fundamentals | Amy Simcox 5:00-5:50 pm Room 114 Superhero Obstacle Challenge | Ysaac Kaplan 5:00-5:50 pm Studio B FREE Green Thumb Club | Taught in partnership with Special Olympics $155/$180 Hip Hop Dance Party | Mike Thompson TUESDAY (10 classes) 4:00-4:50 pm Studio A $120/$145 4:30-5:00 pm Pool $120/$145 Boxing | Ysaac Kaplan 4:30-5:15 pm Fitness Center $275/$300 Swimming (Ages 6-12) | Julie Sevilla Functional Fitness Exercise | G-Money & Mitch Holeve 5:00-5:50 pm Yoga Studio ( Fee includes Thurs.) 5:00-5:50 pm Life Skills Room This class meets on Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:15 pm Fitness Center $120/$145 $120/$145 Ying Yang Yoga | Cookie Billig $275/$300 *Life Skills: Transition to Adulthood | Amy Simcox Functional Fitness Exercise | G-Money & Mitch Holeve ( Fee includes Thurs.) This class meets on Tuesday & Thursday WEDNESDAY (11 Classes) 2:55-3:45 pm Kaye Gym $130/$155 4:00-4:50 pm Life Skills Room $65/$85 Basketball | Jason Stura Student Finance League | Amy Salamon 4:00-4:50 pm Kitchen $130/$155 (Supply fee $50) 5:00-5:50 pm Studio B $180/$205 5:00-5:50 pm Fitness Center FREE Cooking for Daily Living | Maritza Douglas 5:10-6:00 pm Studio A FREE (1X material fee of $25) Hip Hop Dance Party | Mike Thompson Circuit Fitness Training | Taught in partnership with Special Olympics Family Yoga | Taught in partnership with Special Olympics THURSDAY (11 classes) 4:00-4:50 pm Art Room $130/$155 Artsy-Craftsy | Tara Evans 4:00-4:50 pm Room 114 $130/$155 (1X material fee of $25) 4:30-5:00 pm Pool $130/$155 4:30-5:15 pm Fitness Center $275/$300 The Magic of Music | Evelyn Richard Swimming (Ages 13 and Up) | Julie Sevilla 4:30-5:45 pm Kitchen ( Fee includes Tues.) Functional Fitness Exercise | G-Money & Mitch Holeve 5:00-5:50 pm XZone HIIT $130/$155 This class meets on Tuesday & Thursday 5:10-6:30 pm Lippman FREE Delicious Fun in the Kitchen | Maritza Douglas 5:30-6:15 pm $120 (1X material fee of $50) 6:00-6:50 pm Fitness Center $275/$300 7:00-8:30 pm Strides 2 Health | Taught in partnership with Special Olympics Music Room ( Fee includes Tues.) +Exceptional Theater Company (Tweens) Lippman Christina Karcher/Max Fleischer $130/$155 $120 (1X material fee of $25 payable directly to ETC) Functional Fitness Exercise | G-Money & Mitch Holeve This class meets on Tuesday & Thursday Movie Club | Amy Simcox +Exceptional Theater Company (Adults) Max Fleischer/ Kandice Rease (1X material fee of $25 payable directly to ETC) FRIDAY (10 classes) JPlay $145/$175 Studio A $120/$145 Spin Room $120/$145 * Life Skills classes are supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Broward County. +To register for ETC, call 954-699-4096

Sunday Socials Our Sunday Socials are a great way for Gib U participants to socialize, make friends and have fun. Our themed social programs will take place either on or off the J’s campus. When off-site, transportation will be provided to and from the venue and the J. Preregistration is required one week prior to the social. March 17 1-3:00 pm Bob Roth New River Grove’s Special Garden Experience $25 Tour the garden and learn about butterflies, gardening, how to grow herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Propagate your own oregano plant to take home. Tour the Fudge Factory. Enjoy some coco frio (coconut water) and Roth’s famous key lime pie. April 7 1-3:00 pm NSU Art Museum $25 Learn from and be inspired by the highest level of visual artistic expression throughout time and from around the world. The museum’s art collection contains more than 6,000 works. April 28 1-3:00 pm Gib U’s Got Talent FREE A showcase of the Gib U classes to highlight ALL the amazingly talented individuals in Giborim U. Awards will be presented to every Gib U participant. This is a day for the whole community to enjoy an extraordinary experience! May 19 1-3:00 pm Museum of Discovery and Science $25 Join us and tour one of the largest museums of its kind in Florida. Spend an afternoon discovering and exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits including an outdoor science park. Course Descriptions LIFE SKILLS FITNESS Life Skills courses are supported by a grant from the Basketball | Jason Stura, Andy Perez Jewish Federation of Broward County. This is a comprehensive class that will enhance skills, teamwork and sportsmanship for all ages. Students will learn skills in shooting, passing Cooking for Daily Living | Maritza Douglas and dribbling and techniques in offense and defense. This class is a fun, hands on class that teaches the students, basic life skills cooking. These delicious and nutritious recipes also teach Boxing | Ysaac Kaplan preparation and organizational skills. The short list of ingredients helps This non-impact class will cover basic skills a such as stance, guard, them work with their recipes with ease. All culinary creations contain movement, jab, cross, hook. It will include cardio calisthenics and core visual aids and are produced by Chef Maritza. Chef Maritza’s recipes strengthening exercises. Participants will improve strength and balance are easy to use and can be recreated at home. and gain self-confidence. Life Skills: The Fundamentals | Amy Simcox Circuit Fitness Training | Taught in partnership with Special Olympics This hands-on class will focus on basic skills to help students become Under the supervision of a certified personal trainer students will work moreindependentintakingcareofthemselvesandtheirhome. Activities on improving cardiovascular fitness a nd i ncreasing m uscle strength will include household chores, choosing and caring for clothing, using through the use of body-weight exercises, weight machines and cardio money, shopping, community awareness and basic job skills. equipment. [Maximum 6 participants] Life Skills: Transitions to Adulthood | Amy Simcox Family Yoga | Taught in partnership with Special Olympics This class incudes fun and engaging hands-on activities to help students This yoga class is a wonderful space for the whole family to spend learn life skills necessary to achieve self-sufficiency and success as an quality bonding time. It gives everyone a chance to relax, disconnect independent member of society. Activities will include managing money and refocus through a series of breathing , movement and stretches. and finances; decision making; vocational opportunities; finding a job; and skills and habits needed for work. Participants will use computers Functional F itness Exercise | G arrett “ G-Money” H oleve a nd M itch for pre-vocational activities. Holeve, founders of “Garrett’s Fight for Fitness Foundation” This course meets twice a week. The Adaptive Athlete Functional The Magic of Music | Evelyn Richard Fitness program is to train muscles to work together and prepare them Ages 16 and older for daily tasks by simulating common movements done at work, home Students will explore their creative side through the magic of music. or the sports arena. Functional fitness emphasizes core stability needed Music can be an entry point to facilitate the ability to share thoughts, to enhance the functions of daily living. The experienced coaches needs and opinions with others. This magical feeling created by music adapt these exercise fundamentals to ANYONE’S ability. will assist with decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships. This Hip Hop Dance Party | Michael Thompson course will uncover the best in persons with diverse abilities and open This fun dance class will include hip hop moves and all your favorite the door to self-confidence and self-esteem. follow-alongs and line dances like the Electric Slide and many more! Dancers will improve coordination, agility and body awareness while Student Finance League | Amy Salamon moving to the music. Students will learn vocabulary that will help them to safeguard their money. Through a variety of activities, students will also build Karate | Sensei Harrison Hunter an awareness of possible scams and frauds and practice safe and This fun, non-competitive, self-defense class will help develop responsible ways to handle these potential threats. The beginning listening skills and self-confidence. Students will improve hand-eye phases of budgeting will be taught by helping students to gain an coordination, balance, body awareness and focus. understanding of their personal cost. Home assignments are included to help students to generalize the skills taught in the classroom to their everyday life. The program is designed to grow confidence and understand how to earn, manage and protect money.

Course Descriptions (CONTINUED) FITNESS ARTS Spin your Imagination | Ysaac Kaplan Artsy-Craftsy | Tara Evans This class with Ysaac Kaplan, a certified Spin instructor, uses a spin bike, Students will work on creative projects using paints, chalk, pastels, glue music and visual prompts to promote fitness and social connections and a variety of materials. Skills enhanced include coordination and while expanding the ability of the mind. motor skills, encouraging self-expression, choice-making and following directions. Completed works will be displayed in an art show near the Strides 2 Health | end of the session. Taught in partnership with Special Olympics Participants will monitor exercise, hydration and weight while Delicious Fun in the Kitchen | Maritza Douglas promoting the lifetime benefits of walking. Students will receive This creative cooking class will teach a more in-depth hands-on skill of incentives based upon goal-setting and achievement. cooking, including working with kitchen tools, preparing ingredients [Maximum 10 participants] and measuring. Students will have fun following recipes and sharing their creations with family. Chef Maritza has created recipes with Sunday Funday Fitness | Garrett “G-Money” Holeve and Mitch Holeve, visual aids for the students to take home and share with family. founders of “Garrett’s Fight for Fitness Foundation” This class is based on game-style workouts and cardio conditioning with Drama with Exceptional Theater Company a goal of having fun while working out. The class is 45 minutes and is Max Fleischer, Christina Karcher, Kandice Rease perfect for those just getting started or don’t have a regular workout This class is designed to teach theater to those with physical and schedule. developmental disabilities. The classes enhance verbal skills, improve movement, build self-confidence and socialization, while stimulating Superhero Obstacle Challenge | Ysaac Kaplan free thinking. The actors help pick a theme and write a script for the Superheroes can train with Ysaac, a certified personal trainer. With class’ end of session performance. interest in fitness at an all-time high, we offer a variety of ways that To register for ETC, call Daniela Roeder 954-699-4096 a superhero may get in shape and stay fit. You will learn the basics of fitness, balance and coordination through obstacle courses. Each class Green Thumb Club will start with a warm-up, followed by a different obstacle course each Taught in Partnership with Special Olympics week. This class includes hydroponics, growing vegetables, meal preparation and portion control (gluten-free and vegetarian options). Grocery Swimming | Julie Sevilla shopping and healthy choices will be taught in a soothing environment. The benefits of teaching swimming to children and adults with [Maximum 6 participants] special needs range from enhancing gross motor to cognitive skills, to increasing muscle strength, endurance and improvement in overall Movie Club! | Amy Simcox communication skills. Swimming fosters courage, confidence, trust and This fun and creative class explores the magic of movies and music helps to develop friendships. It’s great for socialization and relaxation. videos. Students will be the “star of the show” as they participate in the creation and production of a short video. Making movies with new Ying Yang Yoga | Cookie Billig friends encourages socialization and speech. Students will develop Learn how to relax the body and mind through breathing, movement and review their scripts, which aid in comprehension and fluidity. A and stretches. The traditional poses will help improve balance, completed film will be shown at the end of the session. flexibility, strength and focus. PERSONAL TRAINING JBABIES! – Anna Wallace Risa Spevack has more than 20 years of experience in sports JBabies offers a safe space for babies of all abilities and caregivers to evaluation, treatment and the rehabilitation of athletic injuries, discover and create. Through the gifts of music, movement, language, and specializes in fitness training for those with special needs. and play our program works to address developmental milestones, helping you explore new ways to enhance your baby’s overall Certifications: development. We strive to provide a stimulating environment where • Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise you and your little one can explore exciting possibilities, learning new • Nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer ways to relate and communicate, new ways to learn and to teach. • CPR & AED and First Aid Instructor - American Heart Association • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Personal Training Rates: Community: $45 • 30-minute session Members: $35 Community: $75 • One-hour session Members: $60 giborimu.org For information, call 954-434-0499, ext. 208 [email protected]

Instructors Cookie Billig — Yoga Andy Perez — Basketball Dianne “Cookie” Billig has been teaching yoga and Andy Perez has been with the J since 2013, working with meditation to kids, including those with special needs, for JHoops as a coach and scorekeeper. He has coached the past nine years. She teaches at schools, yoga studios, children from grades 1 to 8 and children with special after-school programs and summer camps. needs in summer camps and after-school programs. Maritza Douglas — Cooking for Daily Living, Kandice Rease — Fun in the Kitchen Exceptional Theater Company (ETC) Maritza Douglas is a certified Wilton cake decorator Kandice Rease graduated from FAU with a bachelor and a chef who understands the importance of learning in psychology. She aspires to be a school psychologist. how to prepare meals and develop independence in the Kandace has worked with the special needs community kitchen. She also volunteers at the ETC. almost 10 years and with ETC since April 2017. Tara Evans — Artsy Craftsy Evelyn Richard — The Magic of Music Tara Evans has worked as a lead preschool teacher, art In 2001 Evelyn Richard’s son was diagnosed with specialist and sports coach at the DPJCCfor 23 years. autism. She later enrolled him in the Exceptional Theater She has a child development associate degree in early Company. She worked as a volunteer for ETC for two years childhood. Tara offers art therapy for the students as a before becoming a staff member in 2008. mean to express themselves creatively and freely. Amy Salamon — Student Finance League Max Fleischer — Exceptional Theater Company (ETC) Amy is a teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching students with special needs. Over the past 15 Max has volunteered with ETC in the past and his love years, she has dedicated herself to teaching students the for theater and helping his community were the perfect skills needed to gain and maintain employment, as well as ingredients for him to join the team and create many build the skills needed to increase their independence in exceptional memories! the adult world. Garrett “G-MONEY” Holeve – Julie Sevilla — Swimming Functional Fitness, Sunday Funday Julie Sevilla, DPJCC aquatics coordinator, has over 27 G-Money has been a pioneer in adaptive sports and years teaching experience in south Florida and has taught fitness since 2011. Beginning in 2013 he started thousands of every age to swim or overcome their fears coaching adaptive athletes in fitness, mixed martial in and around water. One of Julie’s specialties is working arts (MMA) and Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ). G-Money has with children with special needs, and she is certified in coaching certifications from CrossRoads Adaptive Adaptive Aquatics through the ISIA Institute. Alliance and Special Olympics. Amy Simcox — Life Skills: The Fundamentals Mitch Holeve, CPT – and Transition to Adulthood, Movie Club Functional Fitness, Sunday Funday Amy Simcox began her career with special needs children Mitch has promoted the integration of individuals with at the Baudhuin Preschool. She earned a degree in child various disabilities into athletics by training adaptive psychology with a minor in speech. Amy opened Little athletes in functional fitness for the past nine years. Flowers of Hope School for children with special needs to Mitch is considered one of the pioneer coaches in provide an appropriate learning environment for her son. adaptive fitness. Jason Stura — Basketball Harrison Hunter — Karate Jason Stura played professional basketball for more than Sensei Harrison Hunter is a third-degree black belt 20 years. He has coached youth basketball for over eight and a member of the USA Goju Federation Karate. He years in both Italy and the USA. Jason currently coaches teaches karate at the DPJCC to students of all ages and the DPJCC JHoops league and runs an international abilities. basketball camp. Ysaac Kaplan — Boxing, Michael Thompson — Hip Hop Dance Party Superhero Obstacle Challenge Michael Thompson is an accomplished dancer, instructor Ysaac Kaplan is a certified trainer with the National and choreographer for Hip-Hop Kidz with an extensive Council on Strength & Fitness, Mad Dogg Spinning and background in dance and working with children. Michael is certified in first aid and CPR. He enjoys helping people has been teaching for over 10 years. reach their physical goals. Anna Wallace, L/COTA — J. Babies Christina Karcher — Exceptional Theater Company (ETC) Anna Wallace is a licensed occupational therapy assistant for over seven years, working in skilled and home Christina is ETC’s class and event coordinator and settings. She is also an instructor for Exceptional Theater an exceptional needs educator at a private academy Company, working with young adults with special needs for children with autism and other developmental to achieve creative expression and cultivate community disabilities. She has been involved in the exceptional through the arts. needs community as a volunteer in arts and education programs from a young age with her brother who has cerebral palsy.

CampNora A. Kreger GCIBAOMRPIM GCIBAOMRPIM DJCavCid Posnack CampNora A. Kreger GCIBAOMRPIM CampNora A. Kreger GCIBAOMRPIM CampNora A. Kreger David Posnack David Posnack DJCaCvid Posnack JCC JCC camp giborim: June 10 - August 2, 2019 Ben & Dorothy Spencer Special Services Division | Ages 3+ Giborim, meaning “heroes” in Hebrew, is a camp within Camp Kadima at the Send your loved one to the J. This program serves campers with autism, Down syndrome, developmental camp created especially for them, delays and various other disabilities. Campers participate in a variety of camp activities, like flagpole Color War, karate, swimming, cooking, dance, field trips. Camp Giborim. In our supervised, safe environment, your camper will build confidence, develop social skills and get energized. We also offer an inclusion program for those with mild disabilities. Camp directors, Scott Dermer and Rachel Greenhawt, have degreees in special education and have directed our camp for more than 20 years. [email protected] for more information about our incredible camp. JCC Leadership Beth Allen Elaine M. Turner, CPA Debbie Lombard Giborim U Co-Chair Chief Financial Officer Giborim U Director Diane Wilen, Ph.D. Scott Dermer Shari Mac Keen, MS Risa Spevack Board Chair Giborim U Co-Chair Chief Program Officer Giborim U Coordinator Scott Ehrlich, MA Arlene Abrams Kevin Troonin Adriane Rosen Chief Executive Officer Giborim U Administrator Giborim U Coordinator Vice Chair Children & Family Services David Posnack MISSION STATEMENT: JCC The David Posnack Jewish Community Center enriches lives by connecting people through cultural, educational, social, recreational and wellness programs in an environment of fun, friendship and unity. The J is open to all and proudly guided by Jewish values. The David Posnack JCC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Our tax ID number is 59-2075982. OF BROWARD COUNTY The J is eligible to receive tax-deductible gifts. The David Posnack JCC is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Broward County. Gib U’s Life Skills courses are supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Broward County.