Katz JCC Adult Education: Life Long Learning Institute

Adult Education Means Life Long Learning

Adult Education couple Learning is a life long journey at our Saltzman Foundation Life Long Learning Institute and the cornerstone of the Katz JCC’s Adult Department. Our diverse selection of adult education courses offered each month ensures there is something for everyone to discover the joy in learning. We offer morning, afternoon and evening classes as well as Lunch & Learn experiences to fit our participant’s lifestyles. With our students in mind, we are excited to launch Life Long Learning 360, with robust offerings for adult education! This new program is made up of three key components, each offering classes meant to engage attendees Monday through Friday every week and occasional weekend classes.

Life Long Learning (LLL)
One Day University (ODU), Use code katzjcc when enrolling
National JCC Alliance with Partnerships with other JCCs

AUGUST 2021 Life Long Learning classes are now open for registration (click each class name for details):

Most classes are virtual and taught on Zoom or live streamed from the One Day University website. Please carefully note if your class is virtual or in-person. Use the key below to help determine
For Zoom classes you will receive the Zoom link approximately 24 hours before the class
For Zoom classes, registration is per household/device. For in-person classes, registration is per individual.
Need help with Zoom or registering? Contact Robin Lazarow at [email protected], 856-424-4444 x1260
Please do not share our unique Zoom links

CLASS KEY: 🔵 = Life Long Learning Classes / 🟢 = One Day University Classes / 🟣 = In partnership with fellow JCCs / 🟠 = IN-PERSON Classes

🟣Short Stories and Written and Oral Memoirs VIRTUAL

🟣 Still Traveling: Captivating Cambodia VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: James Sokol and local tour guide / In partnership with National JCC Alliance for Adult and Senior Programming

China, Japan, even Thailand are popular Asian destinations for U.S. travelers. However, tucked in Southeast Asia is the fascinating and – alas! – often overlooked, Kingdom of Cambodia, which offers rich, interesting and beautiful multi-layered experiences to fulfill any curious voyager. Let James Sokol zoom you off, across the time zones to join our terrific, local, professional guide Tek for these special visits, including:

The Great Angkor Civilization (Aug 2)
The Pagoda & Spiritual Life – A Local’s Perspective (Aug 9)
Phnom Penh – Vibrant Capital, Turbulent History (Aug 16)
Traditional Wedding Customs (Aug 23)

DATES & TIMES: Four Mondays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2-3:15pm / COST: $50 for JCC Members and Guests

🟢 The Musicals of Stephen Sondheim: An Insider’s Look at His Hits and Misses VIRTUAL

🟢 Why Shakespeare Matters: Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear in the 21st Century VIRTUAL

🟢 Russia and the U.S.: What Happens Now? VIRTUAL

🟢 Three Days That Shocked America VIRTUAL

🟢 Understanding the 1619 Project VIRTUAL

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🟣 The Great Toscanini VIRTUAL

🟢 The Birth of Israel: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Statehood in 1948 VIRTUAL

🟠 Pronouns Matter! IN PERSON 🟠

IN PERSON Instructor: Diane Rugala (She/Her), Retired Educator, Outreach Chair PFLAG Collingswood. Theodore Ward (He/They) Panelist/Educator for Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania-Gender and Sexuality Clinic

A family team that can give individual and personalized perspectives on pronouns and their importance to the transgender community. What do the pronouns following a name really mean? Come to this presentation and learn what YOUR pronouns should be.

DATES & TIMES: Tuesday, August 10, 10:30-11:30am / COST: No Charge for JCC Members and Guests but registration required.

🟣 Ravel to Rhianna VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Pianist Vince di Mura / In collaboration with JCC Central NJ

Concert Jazz Pianist Vince di Mura brings his unique interpretations in a concert featuring music that covers a large variety of music. Always with a romantic touch and a Latin beat, Mr. di Mura’s music is sure to bring enjoyment to your heart and soul. Vince di Mura is a veteran Jazz pianist, composer, arranger and musical director; appearing on concert stages and theatres throughout North America, Canada, and Latin America. He currently serves as
the Resident Composer and Musical Director for the Lewis Center of the Arts at Princeton University.

DATES & TIMES: Tuesday, August 10, 11:15am-12:15pm / COST: $10 JCC Member, $15 Guest

🟢 Brain Upgrade: Practical Strategies for Improving Neurological Performance VIRTUAL

🟠 Juvenile INjustice: Life Without Parole for Kids IN PERSON 🟠

IN PERSON Instructor: Harriet Hendel, The Innocence Project Board of Directors, Teacher at Maximum Security Prison, “Pursuing Justice” Podcast

The United States is the only country in the world that sentences juveniles to Life Without Parole—in essence, a death sentence. There were 2500 children serving Life Without Parole in 2012. The Supreme Court ruled that this sentence was unconstitutional that year. In 2016 the ruling was made retroactive, but 1465 juveniles are still behind bars. Let’s explore this disturbing topic together.

Harriet has been an advocate for those in prison since 2006 when she volunteered to teach at a maximum-security prison for 2200 men. In 2009, she began her involvement with The Innocence Project of Florida. For 6 years she was on the IPF Board of Directors. Now she has her own podcast called: “Pursuing Justice.”

DATES & TIMES: Tuesday, August 17, 10:30-11:45am / COST: No Charge for JCC Members and Guests but registration required.

🟢 The Show Must Go On: The Future of Performance VIRTUAL

🟠 Medicare 101 IN PERSON 🟠

IN PERSON Instructor: Leslie Sussman, Humana

Medicare plans and decisions can be very confusing. Industry expert, Leslie Sussman, will explain what Medicare is, eligibility requirements and Medicare options and important dates in choosing a plan.

DATES & TIMES: Tuesday, August 24, 10:30-11:30am / COST: No Charge for JCC Members and Guests but registration required.

🟢 How to Problem Solve VIRTUAL

🔵 Book Schmooze: The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Irene Afek, JCC Librarian

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi is about a Sephardi family in Jerusalem. This sweeping family saga begins during the Ottoman era and follows the Ermosa family through the British Mandate to the War of Independence. Enjoy this historical novel of Israel in the early 20th century as reflected in this unique family. Book can be purchased through Amazon.com. This book was just made into an Israeli TV series starring Michael Aloni—of Shtisel fame.

DATES & TIMES: Tuesday, August 31, 10:30-11:45am / COST: $5 JCC Member, $10 Guest

🟢 Understanding Bob Dylan through Five Memorable Songs VIRTUAL

🟣 Reminisce with Vocalist Jeff Dunston VIRTUAL

🟢 American Passage: The History of Ellis Island VIRTUAL

🟣 Crowd Favorite Musician and Vocalist Cecilia VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Cecilia, Musician and Singer from Buenos Aires / In Partnership with JCC Central NJ

Cecilia from Buenos Aires, Argentina, will take us on a non-stop exciting journey of your favorite jazz standards, Jewish tunes, Adult Contemporary, International music and favorite Pop hits of 1940s-1970s. Singing plus performing on sax, flute and clarinet, Cecilia is a wonderfully talented artist – all in one.

DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, August 11, 11:15am-12:15pm / COST: $10 JCC Member, $15 Guest

🟣 Music & Morsels: Elegant Classical Masterpieces VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Ian Scarfe, Pianist / In partnership with National JCC Alliance for Adult and Senior Programming

Pianist Ian Scarfe takes us back to the 18th-century, with the elegance, wit, and drama of music of Mozart and Haydn. Scarfe will share stories of his studies in Vienna while he was a music student, and talk about how Mozart and Haydn are able to create a dramatic narrative from their elegant and charming classical style. After the program, join the artist for some live Q&A!

DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, August 11, 4-5pm / COST: $10 for JCC Members and Guests if registered before 8/9

🟢 The Music of Frederic Chopin: The Poet of the Piano VIRTUAL

🔵 GMail Basics - Learn How to Use Gmail - Google’s Free Email VIRTUAL

VIRTUAL Instructor: Candoo Tech

In this class, a Candoo Tech instructor will teach you how to use Google’s free email service – GMail to keep in touch with friends and family and much more. Participants will receive a step by step tutorial and printable guide on how to use Gmail and will participate in a virtual demonstration with a technology expert.

This class is brought to you by a grant from the Gertrude & Raymond Saltzman Foundation and and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey in partnership with the Saltzman Foundation Lifelong Learning Institute at the Katz JCC and Candoo Tech.

DATES & TIMES: Tuesday, August 18, 10-11am / COST: Free to JCC Members and Guests

🔵 Learn How to Zoom for Laptop Users VIRTUAL

VIRTUAL Instructor: Candoo Tech

In this class, a Candoo Tech instructor will teach you how to use Zoom for your personal laptop for video conferencing and attending online classes and webinars. Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial and printable guide on how to use Zoom and will participate in a virtual demonstration with a trained technology expert. Learn how to access holiday programs and services via Zoom!

This class is brought to you by a grant from the Gertrude & Raymond Saltzman Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey in partnership with the Saltzman Foundation Lifelong Learning Institute at the Katz JCC and Candoo Tech.

DATES & TIMES: Tuesday, August 18, 1-2pm / COST: Free to JCC Members and Guests

🟣 Songs & Stories: A Tribute of Irving Berlin VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Gilda Solve / In partnership with National JCC Alliance for Adult and Senior Programming

Widely considered one of greatest writers of popular songs, ragtime, Broadway musicals and more, Irving Berlin is – still today – a beloved composer & lyricist. With Gilda Solve’s delightful program of live music & stories, transport back to a more nostalgic time when “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “God Bless America” were on the lips of every American. As Gilda says, “I’ll be loving you always” in this tribute to Irving Berlin!

DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, August 18, 4-5pm / COST: $12.50 for JCC Member and Guest if registered before 8/16

🟢 How American Women Won the Right to Vote VIRTUAL

🔵 Learn How to Use Zoom from Your Android Tablet VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Candoo Tech, Specializing in Teaching Technology to Adults

In this class, a Candoo Tech instructor will teach you how to use Zoom for your Android tablet for video conferencing and attending online classes and webinars. Participants will receive a step by step tutorial and printable guide on how to use Zoom and will participate in a live demonstration with a technology expert. Class limited to 10 participants.

DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, August 25, 10-11am / COST: Free to JCC Members and Guests

🔵 Learn how to Zoom from your Apple Tablet (iPad) VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Candoo Tech, Specializing in Teaching Technology to Adults

In this class, a Candoo Tech instructor will teach you how to use Zoom for your Apple tablet (iPad) for video conferencing and attending online classes and webinars. Participants will receive a step by step tutorial and printable guide on how to use Zoom and will participate in a virtual demonstration with a trained technology expert. Learn how to access holiday programs and services via Zoom!

DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, August 25, 1-2pm / COST: Free to JCC Members and Guests

🟢 The Genius of Darwin: What He Got Right, and What He Got Wrong VIRTUAL

🟣 Theodore Roosevelt portrayed by Peter Small VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Peter Small, Historical Interpreter / In Partnership with JCC Central NJ

Meet one of America’s most exciting and dynamic Presidents. He was a hunter and a conservationist. He was also a warrior who won the Nobel Peace Prize. Peter Small believes that it is people who make history happen.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, August 5, 11:15am-12:15pm / COST: $10 JCC Member, $15 Guest

🟣 Exploring Opera: Tuneful Trivia VIRTUAL

Instructor: James Sokol, In partnership with National JCC Alliance for Adult and Senior Programming

Whether interested or not in joining a fun, educational and non-competitive game – a combination of Name That Tune (or opera, or singer) and Jeopardy – don’t miss popular instructor James Sokol’s new 2-session mini-series, which will touch on a wide range of operatic repertoire & singers. Answers will be found in beautiful video performance clips that bring the thrill of opera into our discussion. Come for the music; stay for the fun!

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, August 5 & 19, 4-5:30pm / COST: $25 for JCC Member and Guest if registered on/before 8/3

🟢 Kennedy, Nixon & the Debate of the Century VIRTUAL

🟣 What Makes Opera Work? VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Harvey Weiss, Opera Expert / In Partnership with JCC Central NJ

Harvey is considered an opera aficionado and was scheduled to speak on opera at Tanglewood last summer! This program by this opera expert is an introduction to the essence of opera. What makes opera unlike any other of the performing arts? In particular, how does opera use music to expand, enhance and intensify the dramatic and emotional content of a drama? Using La Boheme as an example, we will do a deep dive into Act 3 to discover how the music
accomplishes this.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, August 12, 11:15am-12:15pm / COST: $10 JCC Member, $15 Guest

🟣 Exploring Broadway: Tuneful Trivia VIRTUAL

Instructor: James Sokol, In partnership with National JCC Alliance for Adult and Senior Programming

Whether interested or not in joining a fun, educational and non-competitive game – a combination of Name That Tune (or show, or performer, or composer…) and Jeopardy – don’t miss popular instructor James Sokol’s new 2-part mini-series, which will touch on a wide range of Broadway shows & songs. Answers will be found in delightful video performance clips that bring the joy of musical theater into our discussion. Come for the songs; stay for the fun!

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, August 12 & 26, 4-5:30pm / COST: $25 for JCC Member and Guest if registered on/before 8/10

🟢 Living and Dying in America: Can We Ever Control Health Care Costs? VIRTUAL

🟠 Mah Jongg and Canasta Play and Nosh 🟠

IN PERSON Instructor: Bernadette Hennessey May, Owner of Game Friendzy

Groups and individuals are invited to join us for an afternoon of playing and noshing. Our Mah Jongg and Canasta Maven, Bernadette, will help individuals form groups of similar skilled players. Bring your MJ set and current card.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, August 19, 1-4pm / COST: $15 JCC Member, $20 Guest

🟢 Baby Boomer-in-Chief: The Presidency of Bill Clinton VIRTUAL

🟠 Jewish Matinee and Ice Cream Social: This Is Where I Leave You IN PERSON 🟠

IN PERSON Instructor: Irv Slifkin, Film Professor

In this underrated comedy with bittersweet moments, four dysfunctional adult children and their spouses, exes and acquaintances return home for a week of sitting Shiva with their mother after their father passes away. The fine cast includes Jane Fonda as the family matriarch, with Tina Fey, Adam Driver, Jason Bateman, Rose Byrne and Kathryn Hahn lending able—and often funny—support. Lively discussion following film. A variety of ice cream treats included.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, August 26, 1-4pm / COST: $10 JCC Member, $15 Guest

🟢 Understanding America Through Four Remarkable Photographs VIRTUAL

🟢 Alexander the Great: His Career, Character, and What Made Him “Great” VIRTUAL

🟢 Our American Cities: Problems, Politics and Possibilities VIRTUAL

🟣 Songs of Seniors: Celebration of Older Adults VIRTUAL

Instructor: James Sokol, In partnership with National JCC Alliance for Adult and Senior Programming

“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” – David Bowie (English singer-songwriter)

Prepare for National Senior Day (Aug 21) with popular instructor James Sokol’s guided journey through a diverse array of songs – Broadway, pop, country & more – and interesting tidbits of music composed by, performed by and/or celebrating older adults. Come for the music; stay for the fun!

DATES & TIMES: Friday, August 20, 2-3:15pm / COST: $5 for JCC Member and Guest if registered before 8/18

🟢 From Faulty Data to Fake News: Disinformation and Older Adults VIRTUAL

🟢 Louis Armstrong: The Man Behind the Trumpet VIRTUAL

✴️ Life Long Learning 360 FAQ’s

Get answers to commonly asked questions here

Q: Is registration per person or per household/device?
A: For virtual classes registration is per household/device. For on-site classes registration is per person.

Q: When will I get the Zoom link for my classes?
A: The Zoom link will be emailed to you approximately 24 hours before the first class session.

Q: Is the Zoom link the same for all sessions of a class?
A: Yes, the Zoom link is the same for all session of a class. We suggest making a folder on your computer to save the zoom link.

Q: Is help available if I do not know how to use Zoom, need assistance registering for classes or have technical difficulties getting on Zoom?
A: Yes. Email Sharon Siegel [email protected] for assistance.

Q: Can I pro-rate the class fee if I know I will miss some classes?

A: No, the class fee cannot be pro-rated.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: When appropriate, the Saltzman Foundation Life Long Learning Institute offers CREDITS, not refunds. Credits will not be given after the first day of class except in the case of injury or illness. Written documentation from a physician required.

Class spaces are not transferable
Classes subject to cancellation based on low enrollment. Register early!
Instructors subject to change

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Adult Education Means Life Long Learning

AUGUST 2021 Life Long Learning classes are now open for registration (click each class name for details):

🟣Short Stories and Written and Oral Memoirs VIRTUAL

🟣 Still Traveling: Captivating Cambodia VIRTUAL

🟢 The Musicals of Stephen Sondheim: An Insider’s Look at His Hits and Misses VIRTUAL

🟢 Why Shakespeare Matters: Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear in the 21st Century VIRTUAL

🟢 Russia and the U.S.: What Happens Now? VIRTUAL

🟢 Three Days That Shocked America VIRTUAL

🟢 Understanding the 1619 Project VIRTUAL

🟣 The Great Toscanini VIRTUAL

🟢 The Birth of Israel: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Statehood in 1948 VIRTUAL

🟠 Pronouns Matter! IN PERSON 🟠

🟣 Ravel to Rhianna VIRTUAL

🟢 Brain Upgrade: Practical Strategies for Improving Neurological Performance VIRTUAL

🟠 Juvenile INjustice: Life Without Parole for Kids IN PERSON 🟠

🟢 The Show Must Go On: The Future of Performance VIRTUAL

🟠 Medicare 101 IN PERSON 🟠

🟢 How to Problem Solve VIRTUAL

🔵 Book Schmooze: The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem VIRTUAL

🟢 Understanding Bob Dylan through Five Memorable Songs VIRTUAL

🟣 Reminisce with Vocalist Jeff Dunston VIRTUAL

🟢 American Passage: The History of Ellis Island VIRTUAL

🟣 Crowd Favorite Musician and Vocalist Cecilia VIRTUAL

🟣 Music & Morsels: Elegant Classical Masterpieces VIRTUAL

🟢 The Music of Frederic Chopin: The Poet of the Piano VIRTUAL

🔵 GMail Basics - Learn How to Use Gmail - Google’s Free Email VIRTUAL

🔵 Learn How to Zoom for Laptop Users VIRTUAL

🟣 Songs & Stories: A Tribute of Irving Berlin VIRTUAL

🟢 How American Women Won the Right to Vote VIRTUAL

🔵 Learn How to Use Zoom from Your Android Tablet VIRTUAL

🔵 Learn how to Zoom from your Apple Tablet (iPad) VIRTUAL

🟢 The Genius of Darwin: What He Got Right, and What He Got Wrong VIRTUAL

🟣 Theodore Roosevelt portrayed by Peter Small VIRTUAL

🟣 Exploring Opera: Tuneful Trivia VIRTUAL

🟢 Kennedy, Nixon & the Debate of the Century VIRTUAL

🟣 What Makes Opera Work? VIRTUAL

🟣 Exploring Broadway: Tuneful Trivia VIRTUAL

🟢 Living and Dying in America: Can We Ever Control Health Care Costs? VIRTUAL

🟠 Mah Jongg and Canasta Play and Nosh 🟠

🟢 Baby Boomer-in-Chief: The Presidency of Bill Clinton VIRTUAL

🟠 Jewish Matinee and Ice Cream Social: This Is Where I Leave You IN PERSON 🟠

🟢 Understanding America Through Four Remarkable Photographs VIRTUAL

🟢 Alexander the Great: His Career, Character, and What Made Him “Great” VIRTUAL

🟢 Our American Cities: Problems, Politics and Possibilities VIRTUAL

🟣 Songs of Seniors: Celebration of Older Adults VIRTUAL

🟢 From Faulty Data to Fake News: Disinformation and Older Adults VIRTUAL

🟢 Louis Armstrong: The Man Behind the Trumpet VIRTUAL

✴️ Life Long Learning 360 FAQ’s

Get answers to commonly asked questions here

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