Chai Ways Issue 8: Winter 2019

waysDavid Posnack Jewish Community Center Issue 8 Winter 2019-2020 ENRICHING LIVES...CONNECTING PEOPLE Connect to Donate… Donate to What Matters The David Posnack Jewish Community Center offers the community programs, activities and services for infants, starting at age 3 months, to the ageless. Looking around the J, you see people of all ages, cultures, religions and abilities participating daily in a myriad of programs and activities. The JPillars annual campaign supports the Susan & Saul Singer Early Childhood Learning Center; programs for children, teens and families; the special needs community; adult and senior programs; the Arts Society; sports and wellness activities; scholarship funds and special events. JPillars TRAILBLAZERS PACESETTERS 2019-2020 Steven & Abbe Becker Marissa & Kevin Feig* INNOVATORS Beverly S. Bachrach* Lanny & Sandi Gelfand* Missy & Dan Longman Robert Pomerantz, M.D.* Jessica & Larry Genet* Randy, Reese, Heather Gilbert, Leslie & Laurence Rhonda Small & Evan Gilbert Greenberg* Cheryl & Neal Hochberg* BENEFACTORS Alana & Jonathan Rapp*/ Paul & Susan Suid Jim & Davia Mazur* Amy Rosenberg* Paul & Sheri Sterling Group Foods and Family* Rosenberg* Trailblazers not pictured: Alan & Gayle Roseman* Amy & Alan Meltzer* The David Posnack Jewish Community Center is Dr. Saul+ & Susan Lenny & Laurie Barry & Diane Wilen/ a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its Federal Singer Suskind* Barry Alan Wilen, P. A. Benefactor not pictured: Merle Orlove* tax ID number is: 59-2075982. The J enriches lives through community programs that celebrate Contributors as of November 18, 2019 our extraordinary heritage. Please become part of the JPillars annual campaign that ensures that the J is able to offer quality programs and services to the community. *3-year Cornerstone Donor +Deceased

Chai-ways • PAGE 2 THE LIFE & LEGACY PROGRAM HAS FINALLY LANDED IN BROWARD COUNTY. After seven years of proven success across the country, Jewish organizations throughout Broward County will be able to work to secure the resources necessary to continue to build and strengthen a vibrant Jewish community. BROWARD COUNTY JOINS 57 OTHER COMMUNITIES IN THE ENDOWMENTS, ONCE A LUXURY, ARE NOW AN ESSENTIAL LIFE & LEGACY PROGRAM, a partnership opportunity between local ELEMENT OF EVERY JEWISH ORGANIZATION’S FINANCIAL community agencies and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (which also STRATEGY. This program can ensure that Jewish life in Broward County provides tremendous support for PJ Library, JCamp 180 and Voices & not only exists, but thrives for hundreds of years to come. This program Visions). To date nationwide, the LIFE & LEGACY program has secured in will enable the David Posnack JCC to reach more individuals in the excess of 22,000 legacy commitments with an estimated value of over $843 community, deepen our programs, and provide critical support for those million, supporting over 580 partner organizations. individuals who desperately need it. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR BROWARD COUNTY AND THE There are a total of 15 organizations participating in the LIFE & LEGACY DAVID POSNACK JCC? This is our collective future. program alongside the Posnack JCC. These organizations will work together to improve and reaffirm their position in our community, and ensure that there will always be Jewish life and Jewish opportunities in Broward County. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Beverly S. Bachrach at [email protected] JLegacy Donors Anonymous Beverly S.Bachrach David S. Caswell & Bunny & Dick Blattner Lou Brickman+ Dr. Herbert E. In Honor of Leon Beth A. Allen Brizel & Lillian Chesler by Their Son Jack Scott & Ana Ehrlich Margo Golos Mitchell & Lori Green Leslie & Laurence Greenberg Neal A. Hochberg Steven & Susan Kass Jim & Davia Mazur Susan Miller L. Michael Orlove Marni Orlove Randy & Marta Paul Amy Rosenberg Hon. Ronald & Cheri Rothschild Paul & Susan Suid Lenny & Laurie Suskind Dianne J. Thorne William & Elaine Turner Diane K. Wilen, Ph.D. Avi Zuri Not Pictured: Celia Isaacs+, Spencer Linden, Shari, Rob & Mason Mac Keen, Merle Orlove, + Deceased Judith Rose/Noah & Cara Gordon, Rick & Cina Tucci Family, Austin W. Tupler+ Contributors as of November 18, 2019

Chai-ways • PAGE 3 A Love Match Reuben & Alice Scherr Clay Court Tennis Center Opens at the David Posnack JCC Proud brothers … Scott, Marc and Jay Scherr This September the David Posnack JCC and the benefactors who made it happen cut the ribbon to open the first clay tennis courts at the DPJCC. The Reuben & Alice Scherr Clay Court Tennis Center is named for the parents of Scott, Marc and Jay Scherr. The Scherr Clay Court Tennis Center is comprised of four clay courts with each court named in honor of its generous contributor: the Ziva & Avi Bittane clay court, the Hunter Family clay court, the Rasgado Family–Joe, Nancy, Stacey & Alison clay court and the Rikman Family clay court. The Scherr Clay Court Tennis Center joins the four hard courts of the Alvin Sherman Hard Court Tennis Center and four new pickleball courts – something for everyone at the J. Scissors ready… Larry Hunter, Jay Scherr, Scott Scherr, Scott Ehrlich (DPJCC CEO), Marc Scherr, Jay Scherr, Vivian Maza and Scott Scherr Vivian Maza, Marc Scherr, Shaul Rikman and Avi Bittane The Rikman Family – Matthew, Jean, Shaul Rikman, Avi Bittane Larry Hunter Daphna Rikman Weiner Shaul Rikman The shirt off his back The ULTIMATE cookie The Rasgado Family Tennis Court

Chai-ways • PAGE 4 The Center of Programs, Activities and Special Events CULTURAL ARTS Fashion designer and author Author, TV writer Brad Meltzer gets a Aussie cGoooukrimngetuNpaaosmtoi rNmachman Isaac Mizrahi and friends thumbs up from the JCC mascot Kid Kadima. Brad was at the J screening his new PBS TV series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum An evening with celebrity chef Giada Preservation Hall All Stars SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS Maya Harvey jumps for joy at meeting Jay Blakesberg, official photographer for the Grateful Dead Precision Skin Institute sponsors author Candace Bushnell program ... Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD, FAAD, Candace Bushnell, Lesley Clark-Loeser, MD, FAAD Michael Gelman with volunteer Giborim U Sunday Social at the ballpark Jazzy Art Giborim U class boxing coach Hon. Ron Rothschild

CHILDREN AND TEENS Chai-ways • PAGE 5 A great day in the J preschool Maccabi Tzair sponsors a Challah Bake Preschoolers in the Singer Early Childhood Learning Center We Love the after-school program! After-school fun Maccabi Tzair youth group makes a splash Computer fun in after-school program SPORTS AND FITNESS FOR ALL Racquetball Fitness at the J Fun & fitness JCC Maccabi Games® 2019 girls’ Seniors enjoying chair yoga JCC Maccabi Games® 2019 basketball team in Detroit The peak of flu season often hits in February and remains the best way to prevent getting the flu, March. But overall, the season typically starts in doctors and public health officials say. They also October and can last through May. The flu shot say to be aware of areas around you where germs can be and wash your hands often. As we enter cold and flu season, Baptist Health of “Both the cold and flu are caused by viruses, South Florida, a JPillars Pacesetter contributor, but each has different symptoms, duration and gives us some excellent advice on recognizing the signs treatments,” says Deepa Sharma, D.O., a family of illness and tips to stay healthy. medicine physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. Flu symptoms often include fever, muscle Cold and Flu Season: Facts to Help You Through It or body aches, fatigue and headaches. In children, vomiting and diarrhea are more common. As the weather cools during winter months, sniffles and coughs from colds and flu often rise. On average If you find yourself sick with the flu, help is available adults get two to three colds a year. Between 5 and 20 at one of Baptist Health’s neighborhood Urgent percent of the general population comes down with Care locations, or you can meet with a doctor online influenza (the flu), according to the U.S. Centers for through the Baptist Health Care On Demand App. Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Chai-ways • PAGE 6 JPillars 2019-2020 Campaign Kick-Off Was a Winner This October the JPillars annual campaign held its kick-off event at FATVillage (Flagler Arts & Technology Village) in Fort Lauderdale. The JPillars campaign supports the programs and services offered by the David Posnack Jewish Community Center. The venue was interesting, fun and received a big thumbs up from all who attended. Doug McCraw, founder and developer of FATVillage was the guest speaker. FATVillage is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale and acts as a hub for local creative businesses and artists. Randy Gilbert, Steven Kass, Susan Kass, Heather Gilbert Dan & Missy Longman, Marissa & Kevin Feig Laurie Suskind Scott & Ilisa Sarbey Rozana Vasserman presents Steven Kass Doug McCraw (FATVillage founder) with a birthday cake Cina Tucci (DPJCC Marketing Director), Eav Baer Scott Ehrlich (CEO of DPJCC), Steven Kass, Listening to evening’s presentation Beverly S. Bachrach (DPJCC Director of Philanthropy), Doug McCraw Standing: Randy Gilbert, Larry Genet, Kevin Riggott Eav Baer, Len Weiselberg, Elissa Mogilefsky Kevin Riggott, Missy & Dan Longman

Chai-ways • PAGE 7 Tribute Card Contributions You may honor, remember or appreciate a special person, occasion or significant date in your life with a tax deductible donation to the David Posnack JCC. For a minimum donation of $5, a tribute note card will be sent to a recipient; or for a minimum donation of $18, a special 5 x 7 tribute card will be sent. To send a card call 954-434-0499, ext. 300 or donate online at dpjcc.org We sincerely thank the following for their participation in our Tribute Card program. Donations of $18 and up are highlighted in color. Contributions submitted as of September 2019. GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO: SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO: Lori Green Maccabi Fund • Larry & Leslie Greenberg & family, in memory of your beloved General General Scholarship • Multiple donations have been made to the DPJCC from Tara Adelstein. • Leslie & Larry Greenberg, in loving memory of Vera Lerner, from mother/grandmother Vera Lerner, from the Green/Brand family– • A donation has been made to the DPJCC from Linda Pevar. Lori, Mitch, Heather, Jeremy & Joe. Family & Children Joel & Merle Schneider. • Carolyn & Jonathan Shapir & family, in memory of your beloved • Carolyn Shapir & family, in memory of your mom Janet Frieman, • Carolyn & Jonathan Shapir, in honor of the arrival of your new mother/grandmother Janet Frieman, from the Green family– Lori, Mitch, Jeremy, Heather & Joe. from Elaine & Marty Schwartz. granddaughter Shiloh Brooklyn Shapir, from Amy Rosenberg. • Carolyn Shapir & family, in loving memory of your mother Janet Cultural Arts • Carolyn Shapir, in memory of your beloved mother Janet Frieman, Frieman, from Linda & Charles Frieman; Laurie & Lenny Suskind. • Carolyn Shapir & family, in memory of your beloved mother, • Neal Hochberg, in honor of your special birthday, from Merle & Joel Schneider; Adina & Lee Kadin. from Laurie & Lenny Suskind. from Ellen & Eric Freling. • Paula & Allen Silberberg, in memory of Judy Freeman, • Marla & Michael Melamud, in honor of the arrival of your grandson • Carolyn Shapir & family, in loving memory of Janet Frieman, Louis, from Laurie & Lenny Suskind. by Carolyn & Jonathan Shapir. • Steve Schultz, wishing you a complete and speedy recovery, from Danette & Jeff Marks. • Carolyn Shapir & family, in memory of Janet Frieman, with all our love, the Green family–Lori, Mitch, Heather, • Roz Libanoff, a donation has been made with love and support for Jeremy & Joe. from Diane & Barry Wilen. • A donation has been made to the DPJCC, from Liz Shapiro. good health, from Janie, Ira, Melissa, Mitchell & Matthew Libanoff. • Carolyn & Jonathan Shapir & family, in memory of your beloved • Howie Kelrick, in honor of Ruby James Kelrick, our heartfelt • Sheryl Wultz, a donation has been made for your good health, from mazel tov, from the Suskind family. mother Janet Frieman, from Beth Brandt & Stephen Rosenbaum. • The Katzin family, in memory of your beloved father/grandfather Jane & Ira Libanoff. • A donation has been made in honor of Nancy Stearn, Fred, with all our love, Lori & Mitch Green. • Adele Goldstein, wishes for good health to my“other mother,”with • Jackie, Michelle & Paul Weizer & family, in memory of our beloved Beth A. Allen & Lauren Alperstein, from Jeffrey Saster. aunt Judy, with all our love Lori, Mitch, Jeremy Green; love and best wishes from Janie Weiner Libanoff & family. • Arnie & Jill Finkle, in honor of the wedding of Brian & Jaclyn Finkle, Heather & Joe Brand. • Ira Libanoff, in honor of your birthday, from Alan & Elaine Spitzer. • Marion Pincus & family, in memory of your husband/father & • Marilyn Goldschein, in loving memory of your mother Sylvia, from from Barbra & Peter Keller. grandfather Edward Pincus, with love from Lori, Mitch & Jeremy • Nancy Katzin & family, in memory of Alfred (Fred) Katzin, from Green; Heather & Joe Brand. Jill Appel. • The Weizer family, in loving memory of Judy Weizer, • Amy Rosenberg & family, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, Lee & Adina Kadin. with love from uncle Eddie & aunt Phyllis. Hal Rosenberg Memorial Fund Shirley & Sid Sherman Scholarship Fund from the Shuhams. • Carolyn Shapir & family, in memory of your beloved mother Janet, • A donation has been made to the DPJCC in memory of Seniors from Hillary & Sam Waksman. April Sherman, from Mark & Denise Sherman. • Kathy Rosenbaum, in memory of your beloved mother, from Joan & • Gloria Muroff, a donation has been made in your honor from Jeff Unger & family. SPECIAL NEEDS–GIBORIM TO: Leonard Light. • Amy Rosenberg & family, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, from • A donation has been made to the DPJCC, from Dora Schaefer. Barb & Steve Rothstein. General Special Needs Fund • Carolyn Shapir & family, with our deepest sympathy & love, from • Sheryl Unger, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, from Dr. Wendy • A donation has been made in honor of the Pink Flamingos by Marcie Heckelman. Barbara & Jeff Rosenberg. • Amy Rosenberg, in memory of Herb & Hal Rosenberg, from Zaccor; Eileen Neidorf. Singer Early Childhood Learning Center Jake & Stephanie Kaminoff. Abby Orlove Schroeder Special Needs • Leslie & Larry Greenberg, in loving memory of Vera Lerner, • Amy, Eric, Lee and Ally Rosenberg, in memory of your beloved • Carolyn & Jonathan Shapir, in honor of the arrival of Shiloh Brooklyn from Diane & Barry Wilen. father-in-law/grandfather Herb Rosenberg, with love from the • A donation has been made to the DPJCC, from Sandra Bassoff. Green/Brand family–Lori, Mitch, Heather, Jeremy & Joe. Shapir, mazel tov, we are thrilled for you, from Laurie & Len Suskind. • Abbe & Steven Becker, in honor of your beautiful grandchildren— • Jeff & Sheryl Unger & family, in memory of your beloved father/ • Leslie & Larry Greenberg & family, in memory of Vera Lerner, our Isabelle, Juliette & Ross, from Laurie, Lenny, Jess, Wes & Russ Suskind. grandfather Herb Rosenberg, with love the Green/Brand family– • Beth Andron Eiglarsh, in memory of your dad Dr. Sandy Andron, Lori, Mitch, Heather, Jeremy & Joe. heartfelt sympathy from Laurie & Len Suskind. from Wanda & Rich Goodis. • Amy Rosenberg & family, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, from • Scott Ehrlich, in honor of your birthday, from Debra & Scott Lombard. • Arthur & Randi Shanfeld, in memory of your wife/mother Nadine Andrew Kovler. • A donation has been to the DPJCC from Felice Haake. Shanfeld, from Rochelle & Laurence Roland. • Amy Rosenberg & family, in loving memory of Herb Rosenberg, • Todd & Danielle Rubinstein, a donation was made in your honor, from Early Childhood Learning Center Renovation Fund our heartfelt sympathy and love, Laurie & Lenny Suskind. • Jill & Steve Friedman, in honor of the arrival of Natan, mazel tov, • Amy Rosenberg, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, from Scott & Ana Ehrlich. from Laurie, Len, Russ & Stan Suskind. Diane & Barry Wilen; Barb & Steve Rothstein. Ben & Dorothy Spencer Special Needs Nora A. Kreger Camp Kadima • Amy Rosenberg, in memory of Herb & Hal Rosenberg, from • Freida Zitner, in memory of Mordecai Zitner, from • Jason Dolmatz, in memory of Ralph Dolmatz, from Deb & Rob Karen & Mike Weprin. Kauffman. • Sheryl Unger & family, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, love Debi, Hal Wechter & family. Sports & Wellness Mitch, Nicole & Carli Fogel. Evan Reed Dermer Special Needs • Logan Weinger, in honor of your Bar Mitzvah, from Debra Hilsenroth. • Sheryl Unger & family, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, from • Carolyn Shapir, in memory of your dear mom Janet Frieman, from Mania Nudel Holocaust Learning Center Helen & Jack Berne; Michael Gale • Linda & Charlie Brumer, in memory of your beloved father Harry • A donation has been made in memory of Herb Rosenberg, Carla & Bruce Weiner. Weiss, from Esther & Scott Cohen & family. by Rowena & Burton Kovler. Giborim U • Logan Weinger, in honor or your Mitzvah project, from Aunt Ashely, • Sheryl Unger & family, in memory of Herman • Benae Glickman, in honor of Paul’s Bar Mitzvah project, Uncle Dan, Hailey & Gabbi. “Herb”M. Rosenberg, from Susan & Lior Shalev. • A donation has been made in honor of Jared Kornfeld by • Sheryl Unger & Amy Rosenberg, in loving memory of from the Feig family– Marissa, Kevin, Brody & Becca. Elizabeth Parnes. Herb Rosenberg, from Denise & Andy Greenfield. • Paul Glickman, in your honor a donation has been made • Carolyn Shapir & family, in memory of your mother Janet Frieman, • Sheryl Unger & family, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, from Fran & Hy Vaupen. from your“Kissin”cousins, Nancy & Marc Bazilian. by the Dernis family. • Carolyn Shapir & family, in memory of your mom Janet Frieman, • Amy Rosenberg & Sheryl Unger, in memory of Herb Rosenberg, • A donation has been made in honor of Paul Glickman from the Califf family. from Binnie & Kelvin Rosen. • The Fishman family, in loving memory of your poppy Bernie Fishman, • Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Unger, in memory of Herman Rosenberg, by Noah Lustig. from the Suskind family. from the Rosenberg & Toro families. • Rebecca Bratter, in honor of Paul’s mitzvah basketball project, • The Lippman family, in memory of your beloved father/grandfather • Mr. & Mrs. Gary Herman, in memory of Herman Rosenberg, Jack Lippman, from the Suskind family. from the Rosenberg & Toro families. from Logan Bratter. • Fran & Hy Vaupen, in honor of the arrival of Ezra & Henry, mazel tov, • A donation has been made to the DPJCC, from Ignacio Huertas. we are so thrilled for you, from Laurie & Len Suskind. • Toba Meiselman, in loving memory of Barry Meiselman, from CAPITAL FUNDS Amy Rosenberg & family– Kerri, Andy, Brittany, Jillian & Jeremy, Rowena & Burt Kovler. Preschool Renovation Capital Campaign • Jay Meiselman & family, in memory of Barry Meiselman, • A donation has been made to the DPJCC from Jared Kornfeld. from Sam & Hillary Waksman. • Marcy & Steve Lippman, in memory of Marcy’s father Jack, from Lauren & Ian Alperstein. • Paul & Sheri Rosenberg, in memory of your mother Joan Rosenberg, from Lauren & Ian Alperstein.

Executive Officers Non-Profit 2019-2020 Organization U.S. Postage PAID MIAMI FL Permit No. 340 Diane Wilen, Ph.D. Kevin Riggott, CPA, CMA David Posnack Jewish Community Center On the Nina & Louis Silverman Campus Board Chair Treasurer 5850 S. Pine Island Road • Davie, FL 33328 954-434-0499 | www.dpjcc.org Jared Blaut Heather Gilbert Vice Chair Adult Secretary Services/Cultural Arts Jim Mazur M. Scott Kleiman, Esq. Immediate Past Board Chair Vice Chair Building Scott Ehrlich, MA Adriane Rosen Chief Executive Officer Vice Chair Children and Family Services Elaine M. Turner, CPA Ilisa Sarbey Chief Financial Officer Vice Chair Membership Beverly S. Bachrach, MS and Marke. ting Director of Philanthropy Scott Liebman Shari Mac Keen, MS Vice Chair Personnel Chief Program Officer Larry W. Genet Nancy Stearn Vice Chair Philanthropy Public Relations Director Debby Eisinger Rozana Vasserman Vice Chair Sports and Wellness Philanthropy Assistant Event Photography: Kara Starzyk Jared Blaut A beneficiary agency of the OF BROWARD COUNTY Annual Meeting Celebrates 30 Years on Campus This year’s Annual Meeting on June 4, 2019 celebrated a milestone in David Posnack JCC’s incredible history – 30 years on the Nina & Louis Silverman Campus. Installing officer/ immediate past board chair, Jim Mazur, installed the executive officers and the 2019-2020 board of directors. Numerous individuals were honored for their well-deserved efforts on behalf of the DPJCC. Board Chair Diane K. Wilen, Ph.D. The President’s Award for the Jason Steinman is honored Lauren Alperstein received the leads the Annual Meeting Outstanding Member of the Board of with the Evelyn & Otto Stieber Reva Wexler Scholarship Award Directors was given to Laurie Suskind Leadership Award Nancy Stearn received the Mark Ysaac Kaplan received the Joni Finkelstein received the Mark Nathalie Bader received an award Sherman Staff of the Year Award and Mark Sherman Staff of the Year Award Sherman Staff of the Year Award and for 20 years of service an award for 30 years of service an award for 10 years of service Not Pictured: Mineth (Stephanie) Gonzales received an award for 10 years of service