Culture& Arts2018-2019 Season

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A Message from ourCulture & Arts Director

As a steadfast believer in Culture & Arts as one of the most valuable currencies in building community, it is with great enthusiasm and pride that I share with you the York JCC’S inaugural year as a Culture & Arts hub for learning and engagement.

Art’s ability to spark curiosity, dialogue, and compassion, coupled with Judaism’s culture of congregating, makes the J the perfect venue for people to come together to explore new, exciting ideas and expressions.

We welcome the entire community to enjoy great thinkers, film, culinary delights, and cultural celebrations.

We look forward to seeing you this season,

Rachel Singer Culture & Arts Director

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The York Jewish Community Center is proud to be hosting its 18th Annual Jewish Film Festival. York is among the smallest communities to offer a Jewish Film Festival, understanding the importance and impact that film has on the masses to bring people together. Year after year, the Festival brings together our community and its neighbors for an exciting showcase of world cinema and Jewish Culture.

Visit orkjcc.org to watch the movie trailers!

Special thanks to you the 2018 Jewish Film Festival Committee:

Ron BenensonTracy BenensonSteve CaplanLinda CohenLinda Cohen-McKeeverErda ErdosEsther FurmanIris KatzMarilyn NewbergerJay RubinLinda Weiner SeligsonCarol Shapiro

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Sammy Davis Jr: I’ve Gotta Be MeDiscover Davis’ vast talent and journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th century America. He was the most public black figure to embrace Judaism, thereby yoking his identity to another persecuted minority. This film explores the life and art of a uniquely gifted entertainer whose trajectory blazed across the major flash-points of American society.

October 7 | 4:00 PM | Frank Theatres

Who Will Write Our HistorySee the story of Emanuel Ringelblum and the Oyneg Shabes Archive, the secret archive he created and led in the Warsaw Ghetto. With more than 30,000 pages of writing, photographs, posters, and more, it’s the most important cache of in-the-moment, eye witness accounts from the Holocaust. It documents not only how the Jews in the ghetto died, but also how they lived.

October 14 | 4:00 PM | Frank Theatres

The CakemakerFall in love with the story of Thomas, a young, gay, German baker, whose world is turned upside down when his married, Israeli lover is killed in a car accident. Seeking closure, Thomas travels to the cafe run by his lover’s widow, where his baked goods become a vital part of the operation and the widow’s life.

October 21 | 4:00 PM | Frank Theatres

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Israel: Challenges and Triumphs in the 21st CenturyDr. Ilan Troen will address the paradoxes of military strength but persistent vulnerability; growing acceptance in the family of nations amidst festering rejection; newly created wealth but concerns for its just distribution; nurturing harmony among a people who have not lived together for nearly two millennia; and reconciling democracy with a

Jewish state. How Israel maintains confidence, vitality, and creativity with this daunting agenda is the focus for his presentation.

Presented by the York Jewish Community Center and the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, supported by the Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life at York College of Pennsylvania. Please register at jewishharrisburg.org.

October 28 | 7:00 PM | York College Waldner Performing Arts Center

Classic Rock Revival: A Night of Music with Strange EdenBased in South Central, PA, Strange Eden is a group of seasoned musicians fronted by the vocalists Sara Eden and Karen Brinton. These singers deliver polished and thunderous sets of recognizable songs from the 70’s, 80’s, and beyond. Come to dance, sing along, or kick back and watch.

October 27 | 8:00 PM | York JCC Auditorium | BYOB

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Women Cook: Matriarchal Tales and TastesWomen Cook aspires to give ethnic minority women of Israel the opportunity to create economic stability by sharing the age-old wisdom of traditional cooking passed on by generations of matriarchs.

Representing the culinary mosaic of the Jewish people, Women Cook brings together diverse cultures such as Yemenite, Kurdish, Moroccan, Bukharin, and Ethiopian. Listen as women share their experiences and tell tales of their homelands. Taste the unique flavors of their dishes from around the world. Empower their independence and pride.

Proceeds benefit the Women Cook Initiatives.

October 30 | 5:30 PM | York JCC Auditorium

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8 Laugh Your Tuchas Off: Headliner Dan Adhoot, Iranian Jewish Comedian and WriterDan was a series regular on the ABC show Super Fun Night with Rebel Wilson, and was seen as Amir on NBC’s Bajilion Dollar Properties, Phil on Disney Channel’s Kickin It, and Kamal on Adult Swim’s Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell. He is a frequent guest on The Tonight Show and NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daily. Buy your tickets today! This event is known to sell out.

November 10 | 8:00 PM York JCC Auditorium | BYOB

Second Sunday Brunch & Learn: Dr. Michael O’Leary - Defend Your Cyber WorldIn a society where our digital footprint is everywhere, learn how to defend your cyber world. You’ll gain valuable information on how to secure your own computer and hear about the kinds of attacks you might come across. Learn best practices and talk about ways to secure your personal presence on the Internet. Light brunch included.

November 11 | 10:00 AM York JCC

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Festival of Lights Laser Light ShowJoin us this holiday season for our 2018 Chanukah Celebration! Festival of Lights celebrates Chanukah and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days when it should have only lasted for one. Putting a modern spin on this ancient holiday, the JCC will be celebrating with a LaserScience show presented by WONDERGY. Through this interactive presentation and celebration, the audience will explore how one beam creates entire images, using the science of visual perception.

December 8 | 5:30 PM | York JCC Auditorium

Second Sunday Brunch & Learn: Dr. Yudit Greenberg - Love and Sex Jewish StyleIn this talk, Dr. Greenberg will share views of love and sexuality in Jewish teachings, drawing examples from her recent book, The Body in Religion: Cross-cultural Perspectives (Bloomsbury, 2018). She will address love and sex as commandments and as practices that not only engender well-being and bring us pleasure, but are also expressions of holiness.

December 9 | 10:00 AM York JCC

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Learn: Music & Art Double Feature

Michael Reichman York Symphony Orchestra

Orchestras have been entertaining American audiences for over 150 years. But American culture changes at least every 10 years. Explore the changing dynamics of American symphony orchestras and how they have to keep audiences engaged.

January 13 | 10:00 AM | York JCC

Manzon Art Exhibit Opening

For three days only, acclaimed Israeli artists Moshe and Goldie Manzon will be here in York, displaying and selling artwork and jewelry. To kick off their exhibit, they will be doing a presentation “From Monzon to Jerusalem and Beyond,” which showcases their family roots, work, and lifestyle as artists. Proceeds from the art sale will benefit the Culture & Arts Department of the York JCC.

January 13-15 | 10:00 AMYork JCC

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11Chef Michael SolomonovHear from 2016 James Beard Award Winning Chef Michael Solomonov, owner and head chef of Zahav restaurant in Philadelphia, as he discusses his new book Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious. Michael’s presentation will bring you straight to the food of the people—the great dishes that are the soul of Israeli cuisine. Usually served from tiny eateries, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, or market stalls, these specialties have passed from father to son or mother to daughter for generations. He has engaged audiences and lectured on TEDTALKS, now meet him in person. Signedbooks will be available for purchase.

January 31 | TBD | York JCC

Second Sunday Brunch & Learn: Searching for the Roots of the Israeli-Palestinian ConflictHear from the York JCC CEO Dani Fessler as he explains the long and complex history of the Israeli Palestinian conflict, and how that history shapes Israel today. Dani holds a B.A. in Political Science and History of the Jewish People and a M.Sc. in Human Resources and Training. Dani sits on two National Education Committees of the Israeli Ministry of Education. Discuss this hot topic in an academic format made accessible for all attendees, regardless of previous Middle East knowledge and gain valuable information and insight into this unresolved conflict. Light brunch Included.

February 10 | 10:00 AM | York JCC

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Laugh Your Tuchas Off: Collin Moultin and Bryan MorrisCollin returns to York to perform his newly released family-friendly album Collin Cleans Up Well. In May 2018, this new album garnered him Comedian of the Month on Laugh USA SiriusXM 98 and Album of the Monthon Raw Dog. He had his own stand-up special on Showtime, and his new Clean Comedy Amazon Special Anti Animal Vegan has over 20 million views. Collin was also on Nickelodeon and was featured on Last Call with Carson Daly. Buy your tickets. This event is known to sell out!

March 2 | 8:00 PM | York JCC Auditorium | BYOB

Collin Moultin, Headliner

Bryan Morris, Opener

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Second Sunday Brunch & Learn: Author Timothy BoyceHailed by The New Yorker as “among the most compelling documents to come out of the war,” From Day to Day is a World War II concentration camp diary—one of only a handful ever translated into English—secretly written by Odd Nansen, a Norwegian political prisoner.

March 10 | 10:00 AM | York JCC

Purim CarnivalCelebrate Purim with your whole community. Come dressed as your favorite storybook character, play carnival games, create groggers (noise makers), and indulge in delicious humantschen (triangle-filled cookie treats).

March 17 | 12:00 PM | York JCC

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Once a year, York can come and experience the tastes of kosher-style deli food. Two hundred pounds of brisket, made in-house by a team of dedicated volunteer chefs, along with homemade matzah ball soup are the festival’s staples. Food is an important part of Jewish gatherings, and our Food Festival is all about getting together to indulge in overstuffed sandwiches while learning a little about Jewish culture and customs. We are very proud that this festival attracts over 1500 people year after year. We invite you to have lunch with us.

April 7 | 12:00 PM | York JCC

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Join our Culture & Arts

Patron CircleMonetary support offered in increments of 18 honors the Hebrew word “chai” which translates to “life.”

$3,600 – Receive 2 all-exclusive Patron tickets (any value) to all 2018-2019 Culture & Arts events, with priority seating & special recognition, acknowledgment in event brochures & programs, and invitations to private receptions with exclusive opportunities to meet inspiring guests & entertainers.

$1 ,800 – Receive 6 complimentary tickets (up to $30/ ticket) to use during the 2018-2019 Culture & Arts season, acknowledgment in event brochures & programs, and invitations to private receptions with exclusive opportunities to meet inspiring guests & entertainers.

$540 – Receive 4 complimentary tickets (up to $30/ticket) to use during the 2018-2019 Culture & Arts season, acknowledgment in event brochures & programs.

$180 – Receive 2 complimentary tickets (up to $30/ticket) to a 2018-2019 Culture & Arts event, acknowledgment in event brochures & programs.

$36 – Receive acknowledgment in event brochures & programs.

To learn more about being a patron of the York JCC Culture & Arts Programs, please contact Rachel Singer at rsinger@yorkjcc.org.

Thank youto our Title Sponsor:

yorkjcc.org | 717.843.0918 2000 Hollywood Drive | York, PA 17403

United Way of York CountyCommunity Partner

HOW TO ORDER TICKETS:Online in advance: yorkjcc.orgBy phone at least 24 hours in advance: 717.843.0918In person at the front desk prior to the event

To learn more about supporting the York JCC Culture & Arts Programs, please contact Rachel Singer at rsinger@yorkjcc.org.