The Center Line
A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE AUGUSTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER & AUGUSTA JEWISH FEDERATION
November- December 2015 ▪ Cheshvan - Tevet 5776 ▪ Edition 13 Volume 5
Thank You for your gift
to the AJF 2015 Campaign,
Where your gift makes a difference!
AJF 2015 Campaign  Where Your Gift Makes A Difference!
$264,723
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total raised in 2015
Angel $10,000 and up
Sustainer $500 - $999 (Cont.)
Patron $100 - $499 (Cont.)
Brian Marks
*Milton & Margie Ruben
*Dr. David & Alissa Bogorad
*Sam & Robyn Budenstein
Morris & Lisa Cohen
David Daitch
*Stephen & Debby Davis
*Dr. Stevin Dubin
Jeffrey Foreman
*Dr. Steven & Marsha Goldberg
Jules & Charlotte Joslow
*Joey & Jill Korn
Dr. Monroe & Cindy Levine
Mort & Hildegard Lindner
*Steven Nathan
Rachel Ray & Ronald Brunner
Alan & Paula Schwartzman
Michael Shapiro
Norman Shapiro
*Jack & Carol Steinberg
Mary Steinberg
Dr. Hy & Betty Sussman
Gene & Elaine Weinberger
Pam Weinberger
Audrey Gelbart
Dr. Lee & Ena Getter
Maurice & Shirley Ghingold
*Mark Ghingold
*Elizabeth Goldberg
Dr. Melvyn Haas
*Roland & Caroline Haskins
Kevin Jay
Cantine Jones
*Dr. Barbara Joslow
Ed Kahal
*Rabbi Robert & Francine Klensin
Alan Kortick
Maurice Kortick
*Dr. Jonathan Krauss
*Nathaniel & Elaine Kruskol
June Kunkel
*Terry Liebowitz
*Loretta Levi & Dr. Aman Kay
Joseph & Marisa Levy
Dr. Dennis & Ronda Marcus
*Dr. Rhea-Beth Markowitz
Henrietta Marks
Dr. Richard Melcher
*Barbara Mintz
*Dr. Lisa & Michael Montarbo
Dr. Julian Nussbaum
Annabelle Pomerance
*Anne Pomper
Dr. Michael Prisant
Cynthia Stein Rader
John & Meredith Ray
Irene Rudnick
David St. Martin & Gail Erlitz
Susie Saul
Jay & Mary Sawilowsky
Michael & Robin Scharff
Randy Scharff
Bernice Schlifka
Paul & Jane Schwartz
Shirley Seidenberg
Marian Shapiro
Sandy Shapiro
Carolyn Shoemaker
Jonathan & Jennifer Shoenholz
Randy Siegelson
Rabbi David & Stacy Sirull
Yolanda Snapperman
Joel & Gerri Sobel
Dr. Diane Solursh
Stephen & Peppy Surasky
Scott Walkowitz
*Dr. Erna Waxman
Founder $7500 - $9999
Dr. Bob & Lelia Botnick
Guardian $5000 - $7499
David & Meryl Alalof
Dr. Howard & Connie Bruckner
*Mildred Peskin
*Jack Weinstein
Redeemer $2500 - $4999
James & Amy Bernstein
*Drs. Michael & Jackie Cohen
Drs. Murray & Sandra Freedman
GE Foundation (Grinspun Match)
*Al & Lily Grinspun
*Dr. Gary Katcoff
Sonny Levy
*Arthur & Jackie Miller
*Charles & Leah Ronen
Abram & Cookie Serotta
Dr. Louis & Dot Scharff
Marsha Shlaer
Dr. Paul & Rae Wallach
Mark Weinberger
Dr. Mort Wittenberg
Builder $1000 - $2499
Dr. Henry & Annie Alperin
Dr. Ziva Bruckner
*Karel Copenhaver
James & Cynthia Eiring
Dr. Richard Epter
Dr. Sumner & Joan Fishbein
Gene Fleischer
Doug & Vera Frohman
*Jack & Cathy Goldenberg
Paul & Helene Graboff
Lowell & Gloria Greenbaum
*Harvey & Alaine Handfinger
Marvin & Miriam Katz
*William & Majorie Phillips
Lou & Elaine Saul
*Jack & Jackie Shapiro
Stephen & Joan Steinberg
*Susan Steinberg
*Dr. Warren & Jean Umansky
*Dr. Manny & Shirley Weisman
Dr. Leonard & Frankie Wilensky
*David & Jennifer Wood
Sustainer $500 - $999
*Drs. Bill & Nettie Albrecht
Drs. Ben & Deborah Bashinski
Patron $100 - $499
Anonymous (4)
Ila Abramovitz
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue Sisterhood
Robert & Sandra Alman
*Brian & Melissa Apple
Sam & Joan Arazie
*Doris Baumgarten
Lewis Baylor
*Dr. Karyl Bental
*Charles & Marion Blair
*Ivan & Mary Bolgla
Jean Brody
*Matthew & JoAnn Bronson
Dr. Askiel Bruno & Susan Salisbury
*Dani Capozzi
*Hillarie Clein
Joan Clein
Hal Cohen
*Mike & Judith Cohen
Congregation of Adath Yeshurun
Dorothy Daitch
*Fred & Lisa Daitch
Dr. Celia Dunn
*Harriet Ehrlich
Rabbi Zalman & Chani Fischer
*Steven & Cathy Fishman
Eric Fleischner
Sylvia Fogel
*Dr. Gregory Francisco
*Rochelle Friedman Sack
AJF 2015 Campaign (Cont.)
Patron $100 - $499
*Richard & Phyllis Weinstein
Neal Weintraub
Lloyd & Judy Wepman
Donna West & Charles Nelson
Jeff & Vicki Wolf
Harvey & Marilyn Yarmon
Friend Under $100
Lois Cohen
Suzannah Cordas
*George David
Bonnie Dowdy
Freida Estroff
Brian & Heidi Estroff
Dr. Gus & Joanne Etersque
Sheila Goodman
Peaches Graves
*Jon & Robin Guy
Marian Harelik
Eric Helling
James Herman
*Jan Hillman
Dr. Bette Holzberg
*Daniel Johnson
Marvin & Harriet Kestin
Evelyn Lesser
AJF BOARD MEETINGS at AJCC
All meetings begin at 7:00 PM
Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
Monday, January 11, 2016
2015-2016 Federation Board
President Lou Scharff
Vice-President, Campaign Jackie Cohen
Vice-President, Allocations Ziva Bruckner
Secretary Susan Steinberg
Treasurer Matthew Bronson
Immediate Past President Al Grinspun
Board of Directors
Robin Brigmon
Matthew Bronson
Ziva Bruckner
Jackie Cohen
Lisa Daitch
Steve Dubin
Sumner Fishbein
Cathy Fishman
Al Grinspun
Aman Kay
Nicole Meyer
Susan Steinberg
Jack Weinstein
David Wood
Ex-Officio
Rabbi Zalman Fischer
Jack Goldenberg
Ed Kahal
Rabbi David Sirull
Guest Rabbi Shai
Belesoosky
Past Presidents/
Honorary Members
David Alalof
Louise Aronow
Sam Budenstein
Michael Cohen
Sumner Fishbein
Joe Goldberg
Al Grinspun
Brian Marks
Leon Meyer
Michael Rivner
Louis Scharff
Ira Schneider
Abram Serotta
Norman Shapiro
Jack Steinberg
Stephen Steinberg
Susan Steinberg
Warren Umansky
Boots Wittenberg
Mort Wittenberg
Dr. Marlene Levy
Terrie Levy
Nicole Meyer
Ron Molar
*Sid Prefer
Jeffrey & Jessica Punshon
*Kathy Rafoth
Asia Ransom
Lisa Raphaela
Twila Saitow
Linda Schulte
Paula Schwartz
Lisa Shelton
Stewart Shevitz
David Silver
Robert & Edith Sirull
Milton Steinberg
*Sanya Tannen
AJF 2015 Campaign (Cont.)  AJF Soup Kitchen
*Ina K. Abramson
Robert Ball
Max & Jeannette Balotin
Marcia Bogo
Martin Bogoslawsky
Mary Bolgla
Drs. Robin & Lela Brigmon
Beth Calhoun
Audrey Chaplin
On the AJF 2015 Campaign list, an asterisk placed in front of your name indicates an
increase over your 2014 pledge amount. Together these donors who have increased
their pledges have also increased our ability to help those less fortunate by adding a
total of $9,849* to the campaign. (*Running total)
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Matching Gifts or Monthly Deductions?
AJCC Capital Campaign  Matching Gifts or Monthly Deductions?
Did you know that both the Augusta Jewish Federation and the Augusta Jewish Community
Center are eligible for matching donations?
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Don’t have a company that does that?
Well, did you know you could also make a monthly donation from your paycheck?
Join your friends who are showing their support by matching donations or monthly deductions.
Please consider the giving levels at right as you decide your
level of support for this important campaign. All gifts $600
and above may be paid over a three year period.
!
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL!
Giving Levels include:
$25,000 and up
$10,000 – $24,999
$5,400 – $9,999
$3,600 – $5,399
$1,800 – $3,599
$1,200 – $1,799
$600 – $1,199
Under $600
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Amount: __________________________________________________________
ALL GIFTS $600 AND ABOVE MAY BE PAID OVER A THREE YEAR PERIOD
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AJCC & MAIL TO:
AJCC Capital Campaign
Augusta Jewish Community Center
898 Weinberger Way
Evans, GA 30809
Thank you to our generous donors
to the AJCC Capital Campaign!
$120,902 raised so far!!!
$200,000
$25,000 and up
Brian Marks
$10,000 – $24,999
Milton and Margie Ruben and Mildred Peskin
$150,000
$5,400 – $9,999
Alan and Paula Schwartzman
Jack and Tina Weinstein
$120,902
$3,600 – $5,399
David and Meryl Alalof
Dr. Bob and Lelia Botnick
Drs. Michael and Jackie Cohen
Dr. Richard and Wendy Epter
Dr. Gary and Debbie Katcoff
Dr. Lou and Dot Scharff
$100,000
$1,800 – $3,599
Drs. Bill and Nettie Albrecht
Drs. Murray and Sandra Freedman
GE Foundation (Grinspun Match)
Al and Lily Grinspun
Sonny Levy and Marisa and Joseph Levy
Dr. Richard Melcher
Steven Nathan and Ila Abramovitz
Rick Smyth
Susan Steinberg
Mark and Janet Weinberger
$ 50,000
$ 10,000
$1,200 – $1,799
Bernie and Meryl Edwards
Marvin and Miriam Katz
Under $600
AJCC Tennis Court Challenge
Waunice Aldridge
Ron and Judy Altman
Ron and Louise Aronow
Max and Sharon Bogla
Michael and Judith Cohen
Karel Copenhaver
Dr. Tom and Jackie Crute
Dr. Sumner and Joan Fishbein
Sheila Goodman
Under $600 (cont.)
Dr. Bernie and Helene Grablowsky
Ed and Lynda Jaremski
Rabbi Robert and Francine Klensin
Nathaniel and Elaine Kruskol
Ron Molar
Janet Newman
Xavier Pique
Jonathan and Jennifer Shoenholz
Randy Siegelson
Gene and Elaine Weinberger
Dr. Manny and Shirley Weisman
Capital Campaign Update
Spent to date: $33,970, including:
 Resurfacing the tennis courts for $5,900
 Extensive roof repair for $13,300
 New ac/heating unit for $6,070
 New motor for the pool pump for $2,500
 New convection oven for $6,200
Current Wish List: $33,000, to include:
 Refurbish Persky Hall est. $33,000
AJCC Capital Campaign
$600 – $1,199
Lewis Baylor
Morris and Lisa Cohen
Fred and Lisa Daitch
Stephen and Debby Davis
Arthur and Jackie Miller
Mike and Cynthia Pousman
Abram and Cookie Serotta
John and Meredith Ray
Charles and Leah Ronen
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Tributes
AJCC Int’l Dining Club  Jewish Film Festival  Tributes
A tribute was made in memory of Willis “Bill” A. Herbert, Jr.,
father of Mark Herbert, by Susan Steinberg.
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A tribute was made to the Jay Weinberger Capital Improvements
Fund by Elaine & Gene Weinberger to congratulate Mark and
Janet Weinberger on the engagements of their daughters:
Karly became engaged to Daren Martin. They will be married on
December 31, 2015.
Abby became engaged to John Haitas. They are planning a 2016
wedding.
The AJCC International Dining Club enjoyed their first official
dining out night at Villa Europa on Sunday, October 18. There
was a great turnout! Don’t miss the info on page 8 for this
month’s destination.
From the staff of the
Augusta Jewish
Federation and
Community Center
Adam Taha at CCI  Judaica Collection Sale CCI Sisterhood Raffle
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AJCC International Dining Club - Bubbie’s Brisket & Bakery, Columbia, SC
Presented by
Guest Rabbi Shai Beloosesky,
Retired Colonel of the Israel Defense Force
Monday, November 9 at 7:30 PM
at Congregation Children of Israel
3005 Walton Way
This program is open to the community
There is no charge to attend
AJCSS News  Rabbi Shai to speak at CCI
Israel & the Geopolitical Issues in the Middle East
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Adam Dunn Fund
A fund established in memory of Adam Scott Dunn to serve
the youth of the AJCC. The programs supported by this fund
are for educational, as well as recreational, purposes.
Debbie Katcoff Memorial Art Fund
A fund established in memory of Debbie Katcoff to be used
to purchase supplies needed for art-based programming and
events held at the AJCC.
Alberta Goldberg Fund
A fund established in memory of Alberta Goldberg for
general programming needs; to help with the establishment
of new programs of any kind.
Frances & Murray Schulman Playground Fund
The purpose of this fund is to establish, refurbish and repair
the AJCC playground equipment.
Andy Estroff Fund
In loving memory of Andrew Roger Estroff, the Estroff family
and friends generously donated to construct the Andy Estroff
building at the Sibley Road Center. Today this fund is used to
provide programs for teens and youths.
Biblical Garden Fund
This fund was established for the purpose of creating a
biblical garden on the grounds of the AJCC.
Center Building Fund
This fund was created as an Endowment Fund for the AJCC.
Charles & Rae Silbert Fund
This fund was created by Charles and Rae Silbert, born out
of their life-long love of Judaism and of young people. The
income earned by this fund provides the Jewish teens of
Augusta with programs, speakers and activities that serve
to strengthen their love and commitment to Judaism.
Cumins Fund (Jerome & Phyllis Cumins Educational and
Special Needs Fund)
This fund was created by the Cumins family in memory of
their parents to assist Augusta families participating in AJCC
activities and to assist Augusta Jewish students to further
their education.
Holocaust Memorial Fund
Established with the proceeds from a special showing of
the film “Schindler’s List”. This fund provides educational
programs on the Holocaust.
Jay Weinberger Capital Improvements Fund
This fund was created in memory of Jay Weinberger to
provide funds for capital improvements to the AJCC.
Maxine Saul Goldberg Endowment
This fund was created in loving memory of former Center
Director, Maxine Saul Goldberg. The income from this fund
is to provide for a lecture or series of lectures by an author,
educator or speaker on a subject of Jewish interest.
Myer & Mary Edelstein Athletic Award Fund
This fund was created to honor outstanding local Jewish
athletes by awarding plaques or trophies and sports
equipment to the Center.
Senior Activity Fund
Created by the Silbert family in appreciation of Ila
Abramovitz’s work on behalf of Jewish Seniors, this fund
provides transportation and program subsidies to seniors.
Tree, Park Bench or Other Gift
For gifts to the AJCC, please contact Mark Weinberger at
706-868-9494.
Tributes to the AJCC may be made to the funds listed above.
Cut & mail to AJCC • 898 Weinberger Way • Evans, GA 30809
Check the fund for your donation below:
Please accept my enclosed donation in the
Tribute Forms
amount of $________for the indicated fund
($18 minimum gift)
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Make checks payable to AJCC.
You may call 706-228-3636, mail or
bring to the AJCC office.
Circle your choice BELOW
Mazel Tov
In Honor of
In Memory of
In Loving Memory of
A Speedy Recovery
Continued Good Health
_________________________________________
Recipient’s Name
□ Adam Dunn Fund
□ Alberta Goldberg Fund
□ Andy Estroff Youth Fund
□ Biblical Garden Fund
□ Center Building Fund
□ Charles & Rae Silbert Fund
□ Cumins Fund
□ Debbie Katcoff Memorial Art Fund
□ Frances & Murray Shulman Playground Fund
□ Holocaust Memorial Fund
□ Jay Weinberger Capital Improvements Fund
□ Maxine Saul Goldberg Endowment
□ Myer & Mary Edelstein Athletic Award Fund
□ Senior Activity Fund
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Recipient’s Address, City, State, Zip
AJCC Staff
Leah Ronen, Executive Director
augustafed1@knology.net
Jackie Crute, Office Manager
Lynda Jaremski, Community Program Director
augustajcc2@hotmail.com
Joe Zuchowski, Facility Specialist
AJF Staff
Leah Ronen, Executive Director
augustafed1@knology.net
Ina Abramson, Administrative Assistant
augustafed2@knology.net
Ila Abramovitz, Jewish Family Services Coordinator
Cell: 706-831-3184
AJCC Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Join us
Wednesday
November 18, 2015
11:45 AM
Join us for a delicious lunch while we
watch a movie musical. We’re keeping
the name of the movie a surprise until
we see you at Lunch at the J!
Please RSVP by
Monday, November 16, 2015
706-228-3636
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed
Closed
Note: Holiday hours may vary.
Since there are way too many pictures
to include in the Center Line newsletter, I
have begun the long and tedious process
of uploading photographs from all of this
year’s events to the augustajcc.com
website. Once this initial upload is complete,
I will be adding photos from each event as
it happens. I will let you know when the
photo upload is complete.
Thank you.
CALLING ALL TENNIS PLAYERS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TENNIS 2:00 PM
Sunday Tennis is one of the longest-running, successful
AJCC programs. An enthusiastic group meets Sunday
afternoons at 2:00 PM for round-robin doubles at the
newly refurbished AJCC tennis courts.
We welcome new players who are looking for fun,
exercise and a little competition. FREE to AJCC
members. All you need is a tennis racket and some
tennis balls!
Ongoing AJCC Activities
Note from the Center Line Editor:
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Augusta Jewish Community Center
Augusta Jewish Federation
At Marks Park
898 Weinberger Way
Evans, GA 30809
Phone: 706-228-3636
Fax: 706-868-1660
AJCC Email: augustajcc2@hotmail.com
AJF Email: augustafed1@knology.net
Web: augustajcc.org
The AJCC contributes to Jewish life within the CSRA by fostering creative cooperation within our
diverse community and by promoting Jewish values to enhance and improve our community and
the CSRA. Thank you for supporting our mission.
AJCC Friday Challah Baking, December 18, 2015, 9:15 AM & 11:45 AM
This time we will be learning to braid a challah with six strands.
Bring an apron and plastic gloves if desired.
PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE. SPACE IS LIMITED.
706-228-3636
Nov. AJCC BOARD MEETING
Dec. AJCC BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
6:30 PM Executive Board
7:00 PM Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
6:30 PM Executive Board
7:00 PM Board Meeting
AJCC Officers 2015-2016
President: Lewis Baylor
Vice President (Personnel): Barbara Mintz
Vice President (Planning): Susan Steinberg
Secretary: Rhea Markowitz
Treasurer: Steven Nathan
AJCC Board
Ila Abramovitz
Jeremy Hertza
Brian Apple
Mark Hessenthaler
Dan Cordas
Meredith Ray
Stevin Dubin
Alan Schwartzman
Jason Henle
AJCC Past Presidents (Beginning 1934)
Nathan Jolles
James Sawilowsky
Izzy Shapiro
Maxwell Estroff
Charles Blank
Sydney Carter
Ike Shapiro
Mort Wittenberg
Morris Marks
Ira Goldberg
M.K. Steinberg
Malcolm Estroff
Louis Scharff
David Alalof
Gerald M. Daniel
David Zacks
Neil Melcher
Haskell Toporek
Ron Altman
Bruce Alpert
Jackie Cohen
Barry Goldstein
Gary Katcoff
Ann-Toni Estroff
Morris Cohen
Nettie Albrecht
Celia Dunn
Alan Schwartzman
Stephen Davis
Peter Goldberg
Nettie Albrecht
Thank you to Leah Ronen for helping me fold and
stuff the September-October issue of the Center
Line. Folks were busy prepping for the High Holy
Days and Leah stepped in when I needed a hand.
The AJCC is always looking for folks interested in
lending a hand...or two. If you would like to join
the AJCC Folding & Stuffing Team, please call
706-228-3636.
PLEASE NOTE THESE UPCOMING AJCC & AJF EVENTS
November 4 - AJCC Board Meeting
November 7 - AVI LIBERMAN at the AJCC
November 8 - AJF Soup Kitchen
November 16 - AJF Board Meeting
November 18 - ”Lunch at the J”
November 22 - AJCC Int’l Dining Club
December 2 - AJCC Board Meeting
December 6 - Menorah Decorating
December 14 - AJF Board Meeting
December 16 - ”Lunch at the J”
December 18 - Friday Challah Baking at AJCC