The JCC proudly announces the appointment of Naomi Friedman as the new Director of Children, Youth and Camping. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Friedman grew up immersed in the Jewish community, as her father, Steve, worked for several Jewish non-profit organizations in the city. Growing up, Friedman spent her summers at Camp Wise, the Jewish overnight camp affiliated with the Cleveland JCC. "This is where my passion and love for camp truly sparked," she said.
In partnership with the JCC and Nationwide Children's Hospital, noted psychotherapist Rabbi M. Gary Neuman will be presenting an audience interactive talk, "Raising Children in a Turbulent World," at the JCC on Monday, June 2, at 8 p.m. His presentation is part of the LaDor VaDor ("Generation to Generation") Inaugural Educational Series, sponsored by the Columbus Jewish Foundation.
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School will hold a commencement ceremony for its 2008 graduating class on Tuesday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the JCC.
To Life Columbus! (TLC) will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive at the JCC on Wednesday, June 4, from noon to 6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars now for the JCC's annual Sports Spectacular event, which will be taking place on Aug. 24, 25 and Sept. 9.