| Film Screening at JCC, Plus a Live Performance "First" - Reserve Your Spot On November 10th, join the Holocaust Commission for an extraordinary film event, as we screen The Good Nazi, at the Simon Family JCC. Stay for a post-film talk by Dr. Richard Freund, forensic archeologist on whose work the film is based. (Freund is the Bertram and Gladys Aaron Professor in Jewish Studies at Christopher Newport University.) A $10 entry fee will support Dr. Freund’s work at CNU, including restorations at many world Jewish Heritage sites. Click the button below to reserve your spot (space is limited). Watch the film trailer here. This presentation is a partnership between the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Christopher Newport University. Prior to the Nov. 10 screening, CNU will host a series of educational programs on their campus, including the Virginia Holocaust Museum’s acclaimed Auschwitz exhibit. On November 7th, there will be lecture by Dr. Freund, a performance by the Virginia Children's Chorus, and the world premiere of Brundibar/The Trial of God, based on the play by Elie Wiesel. The Tidewater Jewish Foundation has arranged for a bus to transport community members from the JCC to the CNU campus for the events. There will be no cost to ride the bus, departing from the Sandler Family Campus at noon; returning from CNU at 4:30 pm. Seating is limited to 45 people. Reserve your seats: 757-594-8752 or email Kim King, KKing@UJFT.org to reserve your spot. |
| | | |
|
| Author Speaking at JCC This Thursday OCTOBER 28, at 7:30 PM Leah Garrett will talk about her book, X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II, the incredible World War II saga of the German-Jewish commandos who fought in Britain’s most secretive special-forces unit — but whose story has gone untold until now. Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival in partnership with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Holocaust Commission. FREE and open to the community with opportunities for in-person and online participation. Registration is required for both. For more information and to register, click the button below, or contact Jill Grossman, director, Arts + Ideas, at 757-965-6137 or JGrossman@UJFT.org. |
| |
|
| | Youth Sports Leagues Taking Shape The JCC athletics department is currently taking sign-ups for Fall and Winter sports leagues. These teams may fill up quickly, so please plan ahead. Winter Swordfish swim team (ages 5 -18) is the perfect sport for your child to stay in shape, improve their swimming skills and make new friends all winter long; registration ends Nov. 1. Youth Basketball will have a pre-season clinic (K - 5) on Monday afternoons starting in early Nov., then move into Youth Basketball League (Wednesday practices/Sunday games) beginning with the draft on Monday, Nov. 29. We encourage members to sign their kids up well in advance — which you can now do online or in person at our front desk. |
| |
|
| | Nobel Prize-winning Author To Speak Next Thurs. NOVEMBER 4, 7:30 PM - ONLINE ONLY Join cardiologist turned legendary scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize, Robert Lefkowitz, as he discusses A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm: The Adrenaline-Fueled Adventures of an Accidental Scientist. Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival. This online event is FREE and open to the community with pre-registration required. For more information and to register, click the button below or contact Jill Grossman, director, Arts + Ideas, at 757-965-6137 or JGrossman@UJFT.org. |
| |
|
| | Yoga is the Focus This Fall: Come Join Us The JFit Wellness Center's "Fall Into Yoga" intensive got off to a great start this October, with "Back to the Basics" with Rachel. In November, the theme of the month will be the Foundations of Asana, and Pam will lead these classes, at 6 PM on Wednesdays. Each week a different aspect of Asana will be reviewed; Pam will not only show newcomers and experienced yoga practitioners the way forward, but provide suggestions for books to read or videos you can watch at home to improve your understanding of the practice. This is a fantastic way to bring your yoga or wellness practice into focus, on a weekly basis — something we all could use in the lead up to the busy holiday season. You can sign up at the front desk, or reach out directly to Wellness Director Tom Purcell at TPurcell@UJFT.org |
|
|
| |
|
| Parenting with Joy: A Workshop for Family SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2:00 pm Parenting with Sanity & Joy: An Interactive Workshop with author Susan Groner. Join author and parent educator, Susan Groner, for this interactive workshop. Through actionable tips, parenting mentor Groner will share the best parenting wisdom which can also be found in her easy-to-read book, providing simple, fun, and effective guidance. Parents are invited to join the workshop while their children enjoy Sunday Fun Day activities led by Camp JCC staff. Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival, in partnership with PJ Library and PJ Our Way. For more information and to register, click the button below or contact Nofar Trem, PJ Library program coordinator, at NTrem@UJFT.org |
| | |
|
|  | Share our news! Have a friend or family member in the Tidewater community who may be interested in our content? Share this newsletter with them, or, click below. |
| |
|
 | Job Listings There are positions available in multiple fields here at the JCC. Check the listings, below: |
| |
|
| Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach VA 23462
757.965.6100 | info@UJFT.org Got 4 (or less) Questions? Contact our Director of Marketing at BBerusch@UJFT.org |
| |
|
| |
|
|
