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Take It Off Weight Loss Challenge

Resolve to lose weight and keep it off in 2012. Join the JCC Take It Off Weight Loss Challenge!

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Sign-up begins in January. 12-week program runs through April 30.

Join the JCC's successful and popular Take It Off weight loss program. With the Take It Off program, you can lose weight, keep it off and develop a healthier lifestyle in the comfortable, convenient and supportive environment of the JCC. You'll work with your own personal weight loss coach who will develop a personalized nutrition program just for you.
  • No group settings or group meetings.
  • Individualized motivation and support.
  • 12-week program
  • One-on-one meetings every week.
  • 15-minute meetings held at your convenience.
  • Simple to follow meal plan that lets you choose your foods
  • Grocery store bought foods
Combined with an exercise regimen using the JCC's fitness and exercise facilities, it's all the motivation you need to lose weight and keep it off.

Join the Take It Off Weight Loss Challenge...

Top three participants with highest total percentage of weight loss win!
1st prize: 10-pack of 30-minute personal training sessions
2nd prize: 3-pack of 30-minute personal training sessions
3rd prize: three boxes of Take It Off protein bars

For a free Take It Off consultation and to learn more about the Take It Off weight loss challenge, see Rachel in the Fitness Center or contact 617-558-6458 or takeitoff@jccgb.org.

TRX Bootcamp - Adults - Winter

LSJCC, Start Date: 02/16/2012, End Date: 03/29/2012, Time: 12:15 PM-1:15 PM

This 45-minute, heart-thumping, boot camp style strength and cardio training class will give you a non-stop, sweat inducing, metabolic workout using the TRX suspension trainer. Risa Aronson

Stretch, Strenghthen & Tone - Adults - Winter

LSJCC, Start Date: 02/17/2012, End Date: 04/20/2012, Time: 6:00 AM-7:00 AM

A combination of weight training, stretching and abdominal work geared towards people at all fitness levels.

TRX/Pilates Fusion - Adults - Winter

LSJCC, Start Date: 02/27/2012, End Date: 03/26/2012, Time: 8:00 AM-8:45 AM

Combine the body weight resistance benefits of TRX suspension training with core strengthening principles of Pilates for a stronger, sleeker, more flexible physique.

TRX/Pilates Fusion - Adults - Winter

LSJCC, Start Date: 02/29/2012, End Date: 03/28/2012, Time: 11:00 AM-11:45 AM

Combine the body weight resistance benefits of TRX suspension training with core strengthening principles of Pilates for a stronger, sleeker, more flexible physique.

Purim Primary 2012

Experience the holiday in a fun, electoral way

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (7-9pm)

Join a community of women for a night of fun, participatory entertainment. Featuring the talents of actor Jon Adam Ross and celebrated performer Shira Kline. Along with all attendees, Ross and Klein will explore the concept of strong women, Jewish identity and the meaning of Purim in a manner similar to a presidential primary election.Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres featuring Estheritas and Vashtinis. Please bring full size toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.), disposable diapers larger than size 2 or a pre-paid phone card to donate to Second Step, an organization that assists survivors of domestic violence. Co-sponsors: Mayyim Hayyim, Boston Chapter of Hadassah, Jewish Women's Archive.

Quick Fit For Women - Winter

LSJCC, Start Date: 03/01/2012, End Date: 03/29/2012, Time: 12:00 PM-12:30 PM

A fast paced circuit workout for women. Increase your strength, burn calories and work every muscle in your body. Achieve your goals in 30 minutes!

Purim with Pizzazz

A Poetic Look at Queen Esther - Ladies Night Out with Solo Performer Vanessa Hidary, "The Hebrew Mamita"

Temple Israel of Sharon, Thursday, March 1, 2012 (7pm)

An event geared specifically for women in the South area to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim will be held on Thursday, March 1, at Temple Israel of Sharon (125 Pond Street) in Sharon.
 
Purim with Pizzazz - A Poetic Look at Queen Esther features renowned spoken word artist Vanessa Hidary, also known as the Hebrew Mamita. Hidary’s spoken word vignettes explore the concept of strong women, Jewish identity and the meaning of Purim in a whole new way.
 
The event, sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, begins with a cocktail reception at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm. Participants are asked to bring a pair of XL pajamas or standard size slippers to the event to donate to Rosie’s Place.
 
The event is co-sponsored by Congregation Sha'aray Shalom (Hingham), Sharon-Stoughton chapter of Hadassah, Temple Beth Abraham (Canton), Southern New England region of Hadassah, Temple Beth David (Canton), Temple Chayai Shalom (Easton), Temple Israel (Sharon), Temple Kol Tikvah (Sharon), and Temple Sinai (Sharon).
 
Cost is $18. Register online by March 1 or contact southareapurim@jccgb.org or 617-558-6478.

JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts.

View The Hebrew Mamita on YouTube >>

Jewish Meditation - Adults - Winter

LSJCC, Start Date: 03/01/2012, End Date: 03/22/2012, Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

The ancient wisdom practice of Jewish meditation has been revived in recent years to provide a spiritual path for many seekers. Meditation as an integrative part of a fitness and wellness regimen offers stress reduction, self-awareness and new insights into Jewish spirituality. Join Rabbi Moshe Waldoks, the founder of Nishmat Hayyim: The Breath of Life Jewish Meditation Project, in deepening your connection with the Universe. No prior experience necessary.

Mixed Blessings: Raising Children in an Interfaith Family

An evening of film and discussion

Arlington Senior Center, Thursday, March 1, 2012 7:30-9:30pm

Designed for interfaith couples and parents
Parenting often involves addressing differences of religious and spiritual beliefs. How does each individual within a relationship examine and articulate his/her own beliefs? What if someone's faith was not important before raising children, but then becomes important? The evening includes viewing of the file "Mixed Blessings" (mixedblessingsfilm.com) followed by discussion of these and many other related issues. Facilitated by filmaker Jennifer Kaplan, producer and director of "Mixed Blessings" and Lev Baesh, CJP Interfaith Ambassador. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact welcomingfamilies@jccgb.org or 617-558-6440.

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Upcoming Event

Purim Primary 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 7:00 PM

A fun, participatory event for women

Leventhal-Sidman JCC

Upcoming Event

Purim with Pizzazz

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 7:00 PM

3rd Annual South Area Women’s Event with Vanessa Hidary, The Hebrew Mamita

Temple Israel of Sharon

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 7:00 PM

JCC Boston Jewish Book Fair

With author Stacy Schiff and Egyptologist Lawrence Berman

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 8:15 PM

The story of a man born to be funny. The Jewish part came later.

Second performance Sunday, March 18 at 2pm.

Leventhal-Sidman JCC

Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 7:30 PM

Hot Buttons, Cool Conversations

With Art Green, Allan Nadler and Avi Shafran

Leventhal-Sidman JCC