I was in third grade, and these were the shoes I really wanted. Lucky for me, my parents were able to buy them and I wore them to school every day. I was fortunate because my parents could provide me with the things I

needed and wanted. But in the state of California, over 40% of children are low-income, the majority with educated, working parents who are struggling to make ends meet and provide

for their children. Despite their best efforts, these parents might be unable to purchase even simple things, such as pink Converse® high tops.

The PJCC recently forged a new partnership with My New Red Shoes, a local non-profit organization. They provide brand new clothing and shoes to

underprivileged children in the Bay Area, enabling thousands of local youth to start their first day of school with pride. The PJCC will have several opportunities each year for members

and guests to get involved with this important work and I hope you’ll join us. To learn more or get involved, please contact me at 650.378.2762 or slevin@pjcc.org.

Peninsula Jewish Community Center Your Center for Life!

CenterViewSpring 2010 • Adar / Nisan / Iyar 5770

PJCC Guiding Principles עיקרים Ikkarim

Jewish Life Welcoming All Our Community of Family and Friends Wholeness of Body, Mind and Spirit Repairing the Worldתקון עולם שלמות קהילה ומשפחה הכנסת אורחים חוויה יהודית Chavaya Yehudit Hachnasat Or’chim Kehilla u’Mishpacha Shleimut Tikkun Olam

Repairing the World (One Shoe at a Time)by Deborah Pinsky, Executive Director

The PJCC has a passionate social action committee that helps direct our efforts in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). I’ve invited Stephanie Levin, PJCC Youth and Family Director, to introduce you to one such endeavor.

PJCC Member Swam for Legendary Pre-Holocaust Vienna Team

Whether or not you join a legendary swim team like our friend Edith Foyer, swimming can improve your health. That’s because swimming:

• Improves your cardiovascular system • Burns body fat effectively • Burns a high number of calories • Relieves stress • Treats your joints gently

• Is fun whether you are 8 or 88!Learn more about the PJCC’s award-winning swim programs—call 650.378.2782.

Hakoah-Vienna was Austria’s celebrated Jewish athletic club, founded in 1909 in response to the notorious Aryan Paragraph forbidding sports clubs from accepting Jewish athletes. Hakoah, (“the Strength” in Hebrew) boasted many renowned athletes, including the champion women’s swim team profiled in the 2004 documentary, Watermarks.

Recently, the PJCC showed Watermarks and discovered that audience and Center Member Edith Foyer was actually a member of the

legendary swim team. Born in Vienna, Edith was just 11 years old in 1934 when she joined Hakoah.

“I was too young for the upper division, but participated in all meets,” she says. “My specialty was the backstroke.” Edith practiced daily until her final night in 1938. “Hitler arrived the very next morning,” she remembers. “Soon afterwards, my family relocated to Bolivia.”

Today the San Mateo resident remains active with yoga and hopes to resume swimming. “I still enjoy it,” she says.

PJCC volunteer Peter Karlton presents Edith Foyer with aDVD of Watermarks.

Know a member of our community with an interesting story? Let us know at editor@pjcc.com.

Pink Converse® High Tops by guest columnist Stephanie Levin

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Celebrating Freedom: Pesach(Passover) March 29 – April 6, 2010Nisan 14 – 22, 5770

On Passover, Jews recount the Exodus from Egypt after generations of slavery through a dramatic communal meal called a seder. The seder includes special prayers, foods and stories which emphasize the importance of freedom.

The Torah teaches that when the Israelites were finally given permission to leave Egypt, they did not have time to allow their bread to rise. Therefore, eating unleavened bread, called matzah, is an important part of the holiday observance. It was expanded to prohibit any leavened foods during Passover.

Yom HaAtzma’ut • April 20, 2010 / Iyar 20, 5770

Israel’s Independence Day celebrates the formal establishment of the State in 1948. Today, Jewish communities around the world celebrate Yom HaAtzma’ut with festivals of Israeli culture, food, music and dancing.

The Counting of the Omer: Lag B’Omer May 2, 2010 • Iyar 18, 5770

Known as the Omer, this somewhat somber period commemorates a time of oppression under Roman rule. However, the 33rd day, called Lag B’Omer, was a momentary respite from Roman oppression. This joyful day is marked with picnics, bonfires, music, outdoor games and revelry. The Omer also counts the days between Passover and Shavuot, and thus reminds us that redemption from slavery was not complete until the Jewish people received the Torah.

The Feast of Weeks: ShavuotMay 18 – 20, 2010 Sivan 5 – 7, 5770

This holiday simultaneously commemorates the reaping of the spring wheat harvest

and the Giving of the Torah to the Jewish people. Shavuot encourages us to cherish our freedom while also serving as a reminder that true freedom comes only with responsibility. The Ten Commandments are read aloud in synagogue services, and the holiday is observed by eating dairy products, decorating with flowers and greenery, and holding all-night Torah study sessions.

“During summer I walk the half mile to work instead of

driving. I enjoy some fresh air, plus I save

money in gas!”

“I take our expired medicines and vitamins to a

pharmaceutical disposal program so the pills don’t pollute

our water system.”

“I’ve started using organic skin and

hair care products. I also bring my own

bags when shopping, to avoid using plastic ones.”

“We bought a drum composter and

recycle all our kitchen green waste. We also avoid buying things

in plastic containers.”

“I reuse my plastic Ziploc sandwich

bags, and I brought silverware and dishes to work so I don’t use

the paper ones.”

“I bought a thermos to avoid using paper

cups. I go to Starbucks at least three times a day, so I’m definitely saving some trees! “

Kym Padgett PJCC

Esthetician

Sally ReingoldCenter Member

since 2004

Livia Ondi-PancholiCenter Member

since 2009

Randy Moeckli Center Member

since 2005

Linda Fix Center Member

since 2009

Gina Nappi PJCC

Aquatics instructor

Tikkun Olam: How are You Caring for Our Planet?

Passover Family Food Fair Sunday, March 21, 2010

3:00 – 5:00 pm Sample charoset (a sweet paste of fruits and nuts) from

around the world, enjoy delicious Passover desserts and more!Partially supported by a generous grant from

the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund.

Passover in the Lobby • Free!Monday, March 22, 2010

4:00 – 6:00 pm Chat with Rabbi Tamar Malino and learn newways to enhance your celebration of Passover.

Celebrate at the Center!(Check www.pjcc.org for additional events)

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The PJCC is getting greener! The Center:• Hosts used clothing drives• Encourages employee carpooling• Recycles fluorescent tubes, batteries, paper,

cardboard, cans, glass and plastic • Provides composting stations • Uses compostable plates, cups and utensils• Uses recycled paper products• Uses green products for cleaning

We’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions to reduce the Center’s carbon footprint even more. Email your green tips to editor@pjcc.com.

Mazel Tov!Nona Miloslavsky and Michael Pevzner are the proud recipients of the 2009 Dan Cook Award. The annual award recognizes Jewish athletes ages 13 – 18 who exemplify admirable traits such as leadership skills, commitment to their sport, respect towards others and more.

Summertime = Summer Camp Fun!

“My three children came home each day, speaking over one another, trying to tell me all that went on. They learned about different cultures, created meaningful projects, played games, sang songs and most important, had TONS of fun.” —PJCC Camp parent

Exciting one-, two- and three-week sessions range from preschool and general to specialty camps. Visit www.pjcc.org/camp or call 650.378.2704.

The PJCC and Blood Centers of the Pacific Blood DriveMonday, May 3 • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Give the gift of life and get a FREE guest pass!

Circle of Life Fund: The Gift That Gives ForeverIn Appreciation to Our Donors for their Gifts and Contributions

October 1 – December 31, 2009

Raise your glass of sangria and Celebrate a Taste of Spain! Proceeds from this year’s annual

benefit help support Center services and scholarships benefiting at-risk children, single parent families, people facing special circumstances and seniors on fixed incomes. The fiesta will feature tasty tapas (Spanish appetizers), a raffle and exciting silent auction, free childcare and much more. Help us continue to serve the North Peninsula for years to come. For donations and ticket information, Contact Cindy Velasquez at 650.212.7522 or cvelasquez@pjcc.org.

PJCC Annual BenefitSunday, April 25, 20103:30 – 6:00 pm William E. Walker Recreation Center, Foster City

PJCC Art Gallery presents

Foodof Israel

April 16 – June 15, 2010Savor these enticing

photographs by Eilon Paz, selected from

The Book of New Israeli Food: A Culinary Journey by food

celebrity Janna Gur. The images provide an intimate look at the land and people of Israel from one of the most telling aspects of a culture—food!

Janna Gur Lecture and Book SigningThursday, April 29 • 7:00 pmDon’t miss this tantalizing talk about the exquisite cuisine of Israel.

$5 Member / $7 Public Lecture and book $36

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for food

Passover in the Lobby • Free!Monday, March 22, 2010

4:00 – 6:00 pm Chat with Rabbi Tamar Malino and learn newways to enhance your celebration of Passover.

Work out with a friend FREE

on these Bring-a-Friend

Fridays!

April 30 May 28

June 25

Call 650.378.2771.

For over 60 years, the PJCC has supported lifelong friendships, rich

family bonds, thriving children and seniors, and a strong Jewish community. Our new Circle of Life Fund seeks to secure this legacy for generations to come.

The Fund’s planned giving options allow you to fulfill philanthropic dreams, provide a legacy of support for future generations and achieve tax and financial

planning goals. You can give a gift of substantial impact—perhaps more than you’d expect—without impacting your standard of living. If you choose, your gift can honor or memorialize a loved one, enshrining their name for years to come.

To learn more, please contact the PJCC Development Office at 650.378.2759 or awolf@pjcc.org.

Center Members

In Appreciation to Our Donors for their Gifts and ContributionsOctober 1 – December 31, 2009

PJCC DepartmentsAdult

Susan Kaye Bob May in honor of Susan MayRenee ProsenPaul SmithDiane White and the Bunco

Group

Cultural ArtsJudy EdelsonKimberly Gordon and Marc HertzJane and Jon PostJane Tan and Kenneth Schwartz

Early Childhood EducationJewish Community Federation

Preschool Scholarship Fund

Andrew Sabin Family FoundationAna Cristina and Scott BrubakerKatherine and James EgbertChris Khostovan and

Michael WardLee Manus-McNutt and

Scott McNuttPeninsula Temple Beth El

ECE In-Kind GiftsKaren AlexanderKimberly BrinsonEgbert FamilyHeidi FeinbergLeslie KramerRuth KrumbeinSherry LipsonMcNutt FamilyDeborah PinskyFaina ShpilerShelley SmithBlair WachtelhausenChris WardElissa Whorl

Jewish EducationThe Koret-Taube Initiative:

A New Look at Jewish Culture and Peoplehood

Bonnie and Don Pearlman

Maccabi GamesEvelyn Zelinsky in honor of Mark Zelinksy

Sports and RecreationMaggie Kerns

Youth and FamilyJewish Community Federation for Summer Camp Jewish

Education Program

General OperatingRita Blau in honor of Scott Hartley’s

October birthdayJane Blumberg-Goldberg in honor of Deborah Pinsky

Sharon and Irwin Kasser in memory of Nina BraunsteinSand June ActivewearAnne and David Sipes

General In-Kind GiftsDavid ChomskyMarilyn and Don SalleTorte Reform

United WayAnonymous

PJCC FundsEva Chernov Lokey Endowment for ProgramsAnonymous

Ellie Rosenberg ECE Campership FundEllie and Marty Rosenberg

in memory of Lillian Weiner

Fund-A-NeedRita Blau

in honor of Sharon and Scott Hartley’s Anniversary

Lesley and Joseph AndrewsJudy and Michael Garb in memory of Elaine

Gershenson’s motherBev Kotlove in memory of Sherwood DeutchLynn Levy and Bob Kahn

Senior Bus FundAndrew Sabin Family Foundation

$500 to $999Joyce and Norm Weil

$250 to $499Ann and Irwin BearAnne and Rodney PearlmanLawrence Pelzner in honor of Justin and

Ashley Pelzner

$100 to $249AnonymousArlene and Philip BernsteinFanlan and Yitzik BrenmanRise and Marty Cherin in honor of Saul Rudorfer’s

95th birthdayAlice ElmsAdella and Jonathan FeinbergEdith FoyerPaula and Simon GorenPhyllis and Norman GraffJonathan and Arlene Horowitz in memory of Danny HorowitzMarilyn and Norman KrasnerDyanne and Michael KrasowKaren Latina and Evan Susser in memory of Alvin SusserRuth LeddelAlly and Rick LenatMary and Andy Lesser

Rosanne and Al LevittJoan and Howard MechalovitzAnita and Jack PopikGary and Arline RadineLeslie and Bob ReisfeldBabs Schrager in honor of Dyanne KrasowFlorette and Bill SchwartzEsther and Barry ShermanMarian Soss in honor of Rick and Carole

Soss’s wedding anniversaryBetty and Nat StarrBunny StarrMargaret and Allan SteyerCindy and Philip StrauseMichelle and Keith TandowskyWendy VerbaEllen and Jeffery WangSylvia and Manfred Wildmann

$50 to $99Floie AmbrunnJane and Ed AustinSusan and Gordon BardetNancy and Howard BottMarge and Bernard ChaknovaRabbi Karen and

Rabbi Micah CitrinFran and Murray CohnElsie DabSoo Key and Louis Glassman in memory of Barry DerishGloria GoldbergSally and Gilbert GradingerJaclyn and John GrantAnn and Salek Hamer in memory of Oswald WarrenRandi and Jim HutchinsonCarol and Rick Kadet in honor of Arnold Steiner’s

96th birthdayRenee and Leon KaseffJean KohnThea and Sam LeavittLois and Paul LevineEvelyn MarcusDiane and Hubert MarcusDavid Menke in memory of John R. MenkeSylvia MerkadeauBobbie and Ed MillerBarbara NevinsLynn and Richard NightingaleAndrea and Steve PearlmanJoy and Zack PearlmanLeone and Stan PollardJohn RosenbergCharlotte and Bernie ScheierKarlyn SchneiderImro Shair-Ali in memory of Henriette Jap A JoeMelissa and Daniel SheferAlan SichermanJudy and Robert Silverman in honor of Mr. and Mrs.

Allan ByerMarilyn Simon

Cecile Winton Up to $49

Adrienne and Howard AbramsRuth AndersenAnonymous (3)Dina Artzt and Len RosenduftDevren BreauxMaxine and Ronald BrodyDonald CahenKatie and Dave ChristieHarold CohnHelen FarkasAline and Richard FoxBobbi Freedman and Don BelaiefLolli and Harvey Freedman in honor of Ceil WintonJanice and Richard FreemanCarol and Stuart GilbertCindy GlazerHerb GoldenSunny GrotskyBarbara and Joe GurkoffBarbara HafterElana HornsteinLynn Levy and Bob KahnJune and Jeff Kaufman in memory of Jack MaimanGabriele KornJudith LynnGail and Matt MintzSandra and David MonaschPaul Nounou in honor of Elie J. Nounou’s

79th birthdayVerlayne and Fred Offenbach in honor of Kurt GoldstromSally Oken in honor of Sydney Levine’s

13th birthdayMelvin PincusBurton PressLilly RadcliffeBea Rechnitz in memory of Gary RechnitzSandy ReininLala and Marvin RichardsMarilyn RosekindGrace RosenbergJerry RosenblattMarilyn and Nathan Schmidt in honor of Ilana SchmidtBarbara and Dolph ShapiroNaomi Z. SilversteinLori SmithYash SniderSusie and Rich SorkinSari Spector in honor of Andy Pearlman’s

70th birthday; in honor of Zel Kahn’s 90th birthday;

in honor of Joel Cohen’s 65th birthday

Miriam SuslowDafna and Michael TarleRobin and Herbert TeitelbaumGeorge ThomasDorothy Wexler

Center Members

In Appreciation to Our Donors for their Gifts and ContributionsOctober 1 – December 31, 2009

Annual Appeal$5,000+

AnonymousMarian and Allan ByerIngrid and Frank JonasJean Zemel

$3,000-$4,999Sonny and Steve Hurst

$1,800 to $2,999Renee and Dennis JermaineSusan and Scott MaltzJanet A. MartinDeborah Pinsky

$1,000 to $1,799Karen Alexander and Ross

WeinerAnonymousJudy EdelsonDebbie and David GorenJoanne and Skip GreenJoanne HowardJane and Jon PostJodi and Rob Zwiebach

$500 to $999Martha and Michael AdlerLuba Abascal and

David WeinsteinJack Bernstein in honor of Wendy Sue PolonskyAbbe BraitmanRichard BraunsteinMilton JacobsJessica Kogan and Cameron

Hughes in memory of

Sarah CoganYash SniderSelma and Sandy Tandowsky

$250 to $499Beverly and Barnet AdelmanEileen and Ralph BattatAnn and Irwin BearBarbara and Daniel ButtlaireLinda and Daniel CoopermanNancy Evans and Art WolfLenci FarkasSusan HamlinJoe Kane in memory of

Arlene F. KaneSusan and Barry KarlDeborah Kelman and Rabbi

Marvin GoodmanSheila and George LedererBurton MillerMiriam and Richard MorganFrankie and Avner NaggarGayle and Allen NotowitzJane and Jon Post

Alissa and Danny RozanskyJane and Howard SamuelReva and John SegallSandra ShapiroRolly SlattGoldie and Marty SosnickEudora and Jimmy TingHillary Weingast and Jeff Hyman

in memory of Max Hamrol

Linda and Todd Zucker

$100 to $249Gilah and Mark AbelsonAnonymous (3)The Aron FamilyRoma AuerbackIrina and Boris AuerbuchBetsy and Randy BaumJanice and Dennis BerkowitzBeth El Fifty Plus ClubMaddy and Frank BlumenthalJanet and Russ BohneJoseph BrownLynn and Jim CarterisDorothy ChafetsIda Charlip in honor of

Stephen CharlipRoxanne and David CohenJane Corning in memory of

Bertram E. CorningFord and Bass CorradiniRochelle and Mervyn DankerSharon and Eric FomilJudy and Michael GarbSue and Albert GellerEllen and Bruce Gellman in honor of Ceil WintonArthur GilbertDiane and Manny GoldmanJenni HamiltonCarol and Martin HarbandAnita and Bill Hoffman in honor of Dr. Stephen Hurst;

in honor of Dr. Andrew Rosenberg;

in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Kaplan

Helen and Don JaffeGay and Harvey Kaplan in honor of

Dr. Andrew RosenbergRobin and Ron KarpJoseph Karp and Rosie KarpEmily Kenner and Neil ShepherdDavid and Arlene KlonoffDyanne and Michael KrasowJulie and Edward KrausArlene KriegerMarion LebermuthMargie and Phil Lerner

Marta LevisonMr. and Mrs. LiebermanBasil MeyerowitzXuan-Vu Nguyen and Todd

BramanSandy and Barry ObersteinGail O’BrienMidge OffelAnn OppermanLynne and Bruce PasternackLinda and Michael PodolskyCarol and Virgil RoseLinda and Edward RosenWanda Ross in honor of Judy Ross and ChuckEllen and Jerry SalimanMarilyn and Don Salle in memory of

Danny SalleRonald ScheinbachLarry SchlenoffBarry SchnurFlorette and Bill SchwartzMarianne and Herman Shine in memory of

Mr. Francis CappelSharyn Siegel in honor of George and Bernice

SolishLorna Siepser and Steve Klebe Mindy Slatt-Friedeberg and Dan

FriedebergAmy and Wayne SosnickAlice SternMarcie and Artie StorchMarilyn TaubmanJudy Thalheimer and Brian

KirshnerEllen Weinstein and Fred Weiner in memory of

Rosalie AbramsRita WeismanAnnette Weiss

$50 to $99Dottie and Andy AndersonWendy and Irving Benveniste in memory of

Mori BenvenisteCorey and Rod CherkasKim EttlingerLeslee and Wayne FeinsteinAnn and Stan Forman in memory of

Elaine GershensonJoan and Michael Fox in memory of

Sylvia SegalMarilyn Frank and Martin

GoldsteinAngie and Steve HollmanGeorgia and Michael JackMelanie Karsen and Perry Karsen

Srinivas KotipalliKeren and Jeff Kotowitz in honor/memory of Mark

ShusterRita Redberg and David LarsonRalph LevinSarena Lubarsky in memory of

Suzanne RoussilleSharon and Gregory MillerBessie MintzInna Polissky in honor of Mikael and Faina

KrayzbukhRhonda Press and Larry RagentDavida and Michael RabbinoDorothy and Boris RagentAndrew RosenbergSarah and Adam Rosenthal in honor of Nancy and Herschel

FeigelsonMarina SedovaMarcyl SeidscherCheryl and Jeffrey SelmanJudith and Steven ShmueliLorraine and Alon SobolCindy and Phil StrauseRonald Wilk

Up to $49Anonymous (2)Felicia and Ken AronSheryl BlumenthalHerta BreslofEva DysonShelley EisenmanKathy and Mike GlassJoan GoldenbergBarbara and Michael HarrisJudy KaineMargret KannerJanice and Irving KatzJune and Jeff Kaufman in memory of Louis Cherin; in

memory of Morris SlayenDeborah and Robert KesslerJoan KrisPearl and Charles LedwithShirley LernerMartha and Curtis LeviantStephanie Levin in honor of Miles Nguyen

BramanMarjory LuxenbergWendy and Jeff Polonsky in honor of Beth ResnickKarin and Marlin SegalEunice ShephardDenise SilvermanDonna and Peter TagliaRose and Ed TamlerSofia YofinMichael Yurovitsky

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PJCC Guiding Principles עיקרים Ikkarim

Jewish Life Welcoming All Our Community of Family and Friends Wholeness of Body, Mind and Spirit Repairing the Worldתקון עולם שלמות קהילה ומשפחה הכנסת אורחים חוויה יהודית Chavaya Yehudit Hachnasat Or’chim Kehilla u’Mishpacha Shleimut Tikkun Olam

BAC Holiday Hours April/May/June 2010

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Family Favorites! Fitness Center and Swim School

Byer Athletic CenterMonday, May 31 Memorial Day 8:00 am – 5:00* pm*Note: Pools close 30 minutes prior to the close of the Byer Athletic Center.

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• Fresh local produce• Kaiser Permanente kids’ giant obstacle course• Exciting fitness-themed games, contests and classes• Jump House, Family Gym, teddy Bear Clinic … and more

The PJCC,Kaiser Permanente and Foster City Parks and Recreation present the Second Annual

FREE

Health & Fitness Day 1:00 – 4:30 pmFarmers’ Market 12:30 – 4:30 pm

Family Health & Fitness Day and Farmers’ Market!Sunday, May 16, 2010

To learn more or reserve your space, call 650.212.PJCC (7522).