JCC Maccabi Experience Updates

Happy Anniversary! It was 2 years ago when we opened the doors to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 San Diego JCC Maccabi Games.

Over the last year, it has been our pleasure to bring you a newsletter publicizing wonderful community events, discounts, and an awareness of opportunities where you are able to further get involved in the Jewish Community.

We want to wish our athletes and artists luck at they head to compete in this year’s JCC Maccabi Games and JCC Maccabi ArtsFest and take part in their own JCC Maccabi Experience.

Upcoming Events for August

Lecture Series with Rabbi Jack Reimer continues with “Jezebel, the Marie Antoinette of the Bible”

Tuesday, August 3rd ~ 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Two strong personalities, Elijah the prophet and Jezebel the Queen of Israel, clash in this story, and poor King Ahab is caught in the middle between them! What happens when a political marriage brings a fiercely tempered woman from her own kingdom where she belongs to this bewildering Land of Israel where they only have one measly god, and where they have this weird idea that even the king is under the Law.

Rabbi Jack Riemer is the co editor of So That Your Values Live On, a treasury of ethical wills, published by Jewish Lights, and the editor of The World of The High Holy Days, published by the National Rabbinic Network. He is the chair of the National Rabbinic Network, a support system for rabbis across all the denominational lines. He is the former rabbi of Congregation Beth El in La Jolla.

This lecture series is a program of the Agency for Jewish Education and is offered in cooperation with the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and the Astor Judaica Library.

Cost: $8 per lecture ($10 at the door)

Location:
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA

For information: Noah Hadar at 858-268-9200, or noah@ajesd.org

“Murder in the Torah: Cain, Simeon & Levi, and Moses Stand Trial”

Tuesdays, August 3rd – 17th
7:00pm – 8:30pm

The Torah contains stories of the death of countless people, most at the hands of God. Only three incidents rise to the level of human homicide. We will put on trial the perpetrators of these murders to determine if they were justified or not. We will then review rabbinic literature to see how traditional Judaism viewed these troubling chapters in our history.

Instructor: Noah Hadas

Class meets on Tuesdays for 3 successive weeks, Aug 3-17, 2010

Cost: $50

Location:
Temple Emanu-El
6299 Capri Drive
San Diego, CA 92120

For information contact: Click HERE to register online.
To register by phone, please call (858) 268-9200 ext. 100

Lecture Series with Rabbi Jack Reimer continues with “All About Eve”

Tuesday, August 10th ~ 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Eve is much maligned by modern feminists as she was in the past by Christian fundamentalists. But Rabbi Riemer confesses that he has fallen in love with her, even though she is married, and even though she is much older than he is. Come and find out why this woman is so special.

Rabbi Jack Riemer is the co editor of So That Your Values Live On, a treasury of ethical wills, published by Jewish Lights, and the editor of The World of The High Holy Days, published by the National Rabbinic Network. He is the chair of the National Rabbinic Network, a support system for rabbis across all the denominational lines. He is the former rabbi of Congregation Beth El in La Jolla.

This lecture series is a program of the Agency for Jewish Education and is offered in cooperation with the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and the Astor Judaica Library.

Cost: $8 per lecture ($10 at the door)

Location:
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA

For information: Noah Hadar at 858-268-9200, or noah@ajesd.org

“The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven: Reviewing and Renewing Your Life on Earth”

Wednesdays, August 11th, August 25th and September 1st
10:00 am – 11:30am or 7:00pm – 8:30pm

How do you get to the heart of a well-lived life? One way may be through asking essential and enduring questions about what matters and why. Based on Ron Wolfson's book The Seven Questions You're Asked in Heaven: Reviewing and Renewing Your Life on Earth, Rabbi Bohm will share Jewish wisdom on what constitutes a purposeful and well-regarded life. We'll discuss the Seven Questions posed by the book and you will have the opportunity to consider these matters in light of the approaching High Holy Day period. (It is not necessary to have read the book.)

Instructor: Rabbi Lenore Bohm

Tuition: $50

Location:
Morning Class (10am – 11:30am)
Congregation Beth Israel
9001 Towne Centre Dr,
San Diego, CA 92122-1222

Evening Class (7pm – 8:30pm)
Temple Solel
3575 Manchester Ave
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

For information contact: Click HERE to register online.
To register by phone, please call (858) 268-9200 ext. 100

Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Beach Service & Picnic With Congregation Beth El

Friday, August 13, 2010 ~ 6:15pm

Bring family & friends and a dairy or pareve picnic dinner to share! Don’t forget a chair or blanket.

Cost: No Charge

Location: Playa Pacifica in Mission Bay Park
(Directions: Take I-5, Exit on Claremont Drive, West to East Mission Bay Dr., South to the parking lots. Parking is Free)

For information contact:
Emily Bartell, Phone: 858-452-1734, emily@cbe.org

Mitzvah Milers Bicycling Group:
Summer Edition

Sunday, August 15, 2010 ~ 8:30am

Led by: Rabbi Irving Elson and Nancy Dosick

Mitzvah Milers is a group who share a love of cycling and enjoying a great afternoon ride. It provides an environment for cyclists to meet each other while exploring some of the beautiful rides around La Jolla and San Diego. We will meet in the afternoon (weather permitting), at Beth El and go for an approx. 1.5 hour ride.

We welcome you to join us on our rides which are usually at an intermediate level, with moderate hills and a sociable pace. For us, rides are social events, not races, so we make every attempt to ride as a group for safety and camaraderie.

Cost: No Charge

Location:
Congregation Beth El
8660 Gilman Drive,
La Jolla, CA, 92037

For more information contact:
Emily Bartell, Phone: 858-452-1734, emily@cbe.org or email Rabbi Elson at irving.elson@navy.mil

JCC Seniors Department presents:
Goodies & Games

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
1:00pm – 3:30pm

Bring your favorite board game and your favorite dessert to share.

RSVP to Melanie Rubin at 858-362-1141 by Friday, August 13 with what game and dessert you will bring so there will be some variety.

Cost: Free for JCC Members; $2 for non-members

Location:
Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA

For information contact:
Contact Melanie Rubin at 858-362-1141 or melanier@lfjcc.com

Grandma, Grandpa and Me…
A Camp for Children and Grandparents!

August 12th – 15th

It's all about Connections. Together at Camp Mountain Chai you and your grandchildren (ages 5 to 13) can experience specially-planned programs and activities that will lead to a lifetime of memories.

We'll do the work - and you'll have the fun.

In a beautiful setting 7500 ft. in the majestic mountains of San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear, each family cozies up in their own spacious, rustic cabin (with carpeting, heat and indoor plumbing). Each day of your four-day camp is packed with lush nature walks, sports and crafts activities, memorable campfires and the unique experience of sharing Jewish music, dance and tradition..

Long after camp is over, you'll be remembering and sharing the joyous and moving experience and the many ways meaningful Jewish content is integrated into daily activity.

Enhance your connection with your grandchildren as you share this rich adventure - and as they deepen their own Jewish identity. Sorry...no parents allowed!

Location: Camp Mountain Chai

For information contact:
http://www.campmountainchai.com/pdf/CMC_Intergenerational_Weekend_2010.pdf

Hot Summer Nights:
Havdalah Sing-A-Long & Ice Cream Social

Saturday, August 21, 2010 ~ 6:30pm – 9:00pm

On the Turk Family Plaza Brings your instruments and join Rabbi Graubart as we welcome the new week with songs & sweets. What an awesome way, to start the new week. Please bring your beach chairs. Open to the public

Cost: No charge. Please call to let us know if you are coming, so we can prepare properly.

Location:
Congregation Beth El
8660 Gilman Drive,
La Jolla, CA, 92037

For information contact:
Emily Bartell, Phone: 858-452-1734, emily@cbe.org

JFS Stars of David Havdalah Potluck Pool Party

Saturday, August 21, 2010 ~ 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Stars of David is a social support group for Jewish and Interfaith adoptive families. Celebrate the end of Shabbat and summer by the JCC pool. Splash, snack, and socialize with other adoptive families. Bring a dish to share; dessert will be provided. RSVP by August 16, 2010

Cost: $5.00 per family.

Location:
Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA

For more information contact:
Contact Carole Yellen, 858-637-3395 or caroley@jfssd.org; www.jfssd.org/david

Elul: Renewal of Spirit

Sunday August 22, 2010 ~ 8:30am – 1:00pm

The month of Elul is the time to begin to prepare oneself for the Yamim Nora'im (High Holidays). The Waters of Eden/San Diego Community Mikvah & Education Center is sponsoring a workshop at Congregation Beth El: 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 92037.

Registration/breakfast begins at 8:30am.

An optional Shacharit service begins at 9:00am, and the opening program beings at 9:40am.

This workshop will enable you to begin this preparation process of your mind, body and spirit.

Presenters and participating facilitators include: Rabbi Aliza Berk, Cantor Arlene Bernstein, Gail Braverman, Rabbi Ralph Dalin, Rabbi Janice Elster, Craig Lambert, Rabbi Avi Libman, Yvonne MacNeely, Myla Wingard, and Jeff Zlotnik.

Registration and speaker bio's and descriptions on the Waters of Eden website- www.watersofedensd.org.

This event is co-sponsored by Congregation Beth El, Jewish Healing Center of Jewish Family Service, Project SARAH and Wexner Alumni Leadership Fund.

Cost: $18/person by July 31st, and $25/person afterward. The event will include a kosher breakfast.

Location:
Congregation Beth El
8660 Gilman Drive,
La Jolla, CA, 92037

High Holy Days Prep Workshops:
High Holy Day Contemplative Workshop

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 ~ 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Taught by Rabbi Aliza Berk

This workshop focuses on spiritual preparation for the High Holidays by examining the themes of forgiveness, hope and renewal. Using a variety of spiritual tools, we will explore these themes through Jewish meditation, guided visualization, Jewish chanting, group sharing and journaling.

Cost: Free and open to everyone.
Please call and register though so we can prepare properly.

Location:
Congregation Beth El
8660 Gilman Drive,
La Jolla, CA, 92037

For more information contact:
Emily Bartell, Phone: 858-452-1734, emily@cbe.org

JCC Seniors Department presents:
The Last Romance

Sunday, August 22nd ~ 5:45pm
meet at the JCC for the bus to the Old Globe Theatre

A crush can make anyone feel young again. A widower named Ralph walks on a different path that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. Marion Ross from “Happy Days” co-stars.

Tickets are Limited so reserve yours today!!!!

Cost: $33 for JCC Members; $41 for non-members
(includes ticket and bus from JCC)

For information contact:
Contact Melanie Rubin at 858-362-1141 or melanier@lfjcc.com

YAD Havdallah Bonfire by the Bay

Saturday, August 28, 2010 ~ 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Join us as we say goodbye to Shabbat and welcome in the new week. Enjoy a summer camp style bonfire by the bay with some members of the tribe, s’mores, and the sound of a crackling fire.

Cost: FREE if you RSVP by 8/26/10; $5 at the door

For information and to register contact: Darren Schwartz, Phone: 858-737-7128, darrens@ujfsd.org or http://yadsandiego.org

High Holy Days Prep Workshops:
High Holy Days from Aleph to Tav: 22 Words of Insight and Challenge for this Season

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 ~ 12:30pm

Taught by Rabbi Lenore Bohm

Using each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Rabbi Bohm will create a "vocabulary template" for understanding the Yamim Noraim. No Hebrew knowledge necessary. This will be an enriching hour of learning and discussion. Please bring your own lunch and join us!

Cost: Free and open to everyone. Please call register though so we can prepare properly.

Location: Bet Midrash.

For information contact:
Emily Bartell, Phone: 858-452-1734, emily@cbe.org or register online at rsvp@cbe.org

Upcoming Events

2010 JCC Golf Classic at the
Del Mar Country Club

Monday, September 27 ~11:00 AM-8:00 PM

Make a difference as you tee off to benefit vital community services and programming at the JCC. Highlights of the tournament include lunch, business networking, cocktails, a gourmet dinner, an opportunity drawing and exciting silent and live auctions. For those more interested in relaxing than competing, we are pleased to offer a Spa Package. Get pampered in the premier luxury of the spa at neighboring Rancho Valencia Resort, and then join us for cocktails and dinner!

For more information, please call Ana Kozlowski at 858-362-1110 or go to http://www.lfjcc.org/development/15thanngolf.aspx.

Reminder:
San Diego Community College Continuing Ed classes at the JCC will resume beginning on Tuesday, September 7.

Stay tuned for a complete schedule of classes or check in with
Melanie Rubin at 858-362-1141.