Weinstein JCC Directory is now available!
You should be receiving your Weinstein JCC Directory in the mail if you have not already.  If you donated to this year's Directory we thank you for the support.  If you are interested in helping us to defray the cost of this important community resource, please click here to make a difference in the important programs that the Weinstein JCC runs for our seniors, children and special needs population.  Please email Allison Lancaster, editor and publisher at alancaster@weinsteinjcc.org for any corrections for next year's publication.

Undiscovered Artists Exhibit at the Sara D. November Art Gallery
February 15 - March 18
The Sara D. November Art Gallery at the Weinstein JCC has been an important part of the Richmond art scene through its varied year-round exhibits.  The "Undiscovered Artists" Show offers an opportunity for exhibiting to many talented people who have not exhibited before. 

Jewish Film: "The Protocols of Zion"
Saturday, February 17 - 7:30 pm
After 9/11, it was not long before conspiracy theories began to circulate that sought to hold Israel's Mossad spy agency, or "Jews" in general, responsible for this horrible act of terror.  It is a modern-day incarnation of the infamous Protocols of Zion, a notorious century-old forgery said to be the Jews' master place to rule the world.  Documentary filmmaker Marc Levin sets off on a journey across the USA in an effort to understand people who believe in such conspiracy theories.  he interviews Americans of Arab decent, black nationalists, Christina fundamentalists, skinheads, Kabalist Rabbis, and those who deny the Holocaust as well as Holocaust survivors.  "A valuable and frightening survey of contemporary anti-Semitism." - Lou Lumenick, New York Post.
$6 M / $9 NM

Hamantaschen Café Open February 27 - March 4
Sponsored by the Weinstein JCC PGA, the Hamantaschen Café is back!  Freshly baked by Shalom Kosher of Baltimore.  Hamantaschen can be purchased individually or by the dozen. 
Singles @ $2.25 each or $23 per dozen. 
All proceeds will be used to enhance the Weinstein JCC Preschool programs. 

Silent Auction
March 11 -  March 17 - Last day of Silent Auction is also Comedy Night!
The annual Silent Auction has been held at the Weinstein JCC for over twenty years.  Each year participants have the opportunity to bid on exciting goods and services from some of the more popular Richmond establishments as well as private donations that are not normally available to the public.  Funds raised support programs and services for all ages at the Weinstein JCC including one of Richmond's most respected preschools, after school care program, youth leagues, scholarships for needy families and activities for senior adults. 

For all opportunities contact Rebecca Kalman-Winston at 545-8642 or rwinston@weinsteinjcc.org.  Online bidding by proxy will be available this year!
Just a few of the exciting items at this year's Silent Auction:
- One week at beach house in Corolla, NC
- Three days / 2 nights at a beach house in Surfside Beach, SC
- Private lunch and tour of the US Capitol with Congressman Eric Cantor
- Private boat trips on the James River
- Golf and lunch package
- Weekend in Wintergreen
- Catered gourmet brunch, lunch or dinner in your home
- Limousine ride to and from a vineyard near Charlottesville
- Round trip airline tickets and frequent flyer miles
- Gift certificates to dozens of Richmond area restaurants
- Weinstein JCC services including memberships, massages, personal training, birthday parties, etc.
- New appliances, jewelry, artwork, video services, parties, cooking classes, hotel accommodations,  
  show tickets, and more!

Comedy Night!
Saturday, March 17 - 9:00 pm
Come join us for an evening with exhilaratingly hilarious stand up comedians Brad Zimmerman and opening act, Richmond native, Lee Camp.  The evening is supported by Gail Grandis with Pick-Ups Plus and Virginia Linen Service.  Call 285-6500 in advance for tickets.  $20M / $23 NM (in advance)  $23 M / $26 NM (at the door).  For more information contact Orly Lewis at 545-8610 or olewis@weinsteinjcc.org.   

Team Richmond - JCC Maccabi Games^® 2007
Houston, TX - August 5 - 10
Registration is happening now!  Don't be left out - come join Team Richmond and represent in Houston in August!  For youth ages 13 - 16 as of July 31, 2007.  The JCC Maccabi Games^® welcomes thousands of athletes from the United States and abroad.  Not only does JCC Maccabi Games ^® focus on athletics, but it provides an opportunity to meet other athletes from all over the country and abroad.  Programs include a day of caring and sharing where athletes engage in community service programs and nightly social activities.  JCC Maccabi Games^® is 5 nights and 6 days. 
Sports offered: Basketball (boys & girls), Soccer (boys & girls), Swimming, Dance, Tennis, Golf, Table Tennis, and Bowling. 
Click here for more information. 

Maccabi ArtsFest
We are currently gauging interest sending a delegation from Richmond this summer to the JCC Maccabi ArtsFest.  Last year was the program's inaugural year, and it was a tremendous success.  Building off of the success of the Maccabi Games, ArtsFest brings together Jewish teens from all over the world for a week of fun and learning.

From the ArtsFest website (http://www.jccmaccabiartsfest.org): "JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is designed to inspire Jewish teens through a dynamic combination of workshop, performance, exhibition, recognition of excellence, community service, social activities, and fun. Teens develop their individualtiy through the medium of artistic expression while strengthening their bonds to their Jewish heritage, community and Israel."

ArtsFest is for Jewish teens who will be entering grades 8 through 12 in the fall, and who are at least 13 years of age.  Specialties offered include multi-media art, dance, digital media, orchestra, rock/pop band, theater and vocal music.  If you think that you teen might be interested in this opportunity, please contact me for more information.

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