100 Years, Thousands of Memories - Our JCC Story Continues
Summary: The JCC of the Lehigh Valley is more than just a building. We are a community. Throughout our 100-year history, we have grown roots that reside in the loving and welcoming nature of our community. It is in these people, our members, that we continue to branch out. These are their stories and their memories.
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Podcasts:
Ep 019 - Amy Miller Sams
Ep 018 - Mike Miller
Ep 017 - Linda Miller
Ep 016 - Billy Markson, Rich Morse, and Their Bike Group Quiz
Ep 015 - Alexa Karakos and Sonia Davis
Ep 014 - Nolie Schneider and Terrence Baker, Part 2
Ep 013 - Nolie Schneider and Terrence Baker
Ep 012 - Marc Nissenbaum
Ep 011 - Susan Wild
Ep 010 - Bunny Filler
From basketball at the JCC, to basketball at Madison Square Garden, a steak dinner at The Palm Restaurant in NYC, along with a friendly bet — Lenny recounts this story.
Henry, Ben, and David talk about the "greatest basketball team the JCC has ever seen" — The Mighty Ducks! Were they the greatest? You decide. Whether they were or not, clearly these formative years made a long-term positive impact on these young men.
A Katz, another Katz, many cats, and a Markson. Sounds like the setup to a joke, but it's not. It's a friendship formed, and later reunited, all because of the JCC.
Past President of the JCC Board of Directors, Bobby Hammel, didn't know anyone when he first moved to town. He joined the B'nai B'rith Bowling League and met a lot of people that have become lifelong friends. For decades now, he's been involved with the JCC in many different ways. It's a very big part of his life.
Allen Juda was the rabbi of Congregation Brith Sholom for 39 years (1975-2014). He was named rabbi emeritus in June 2014. Rabbi Juda is married to the former Toby Keller and they have three children: Adam, Tamar and Aaron, who is married to the former Danielle Metson. Danielle and Aaron are the proud parents of Kayla Rose, Asher Eli, and Juliette Ella. Rabbi talks about their connection to the JCC Day Camp, along with several fun birthday parties they held over the years at the JCC.
