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Thursday, February 21
Special Events
For information on Special Events, contact Jennifer Adams, Special Events Manager, at 545-8659 or [e-mail].
The Center Plate – A Cultural Culinary Experience
Proceeds from this new signature fundraiser help support the Weinstein JCC’s
mission to ensure that our programs, resources and services are accessible to all
in our community. Last year’s fundraising efforts enabled us to provide a record-
breaking $270,000+ in financial assistance to hundreds of individuals and families.
The Center Plate creates a uniquely moving and delicious experience by taking guests
on a coursed dinner that pairs with an interactive narrative. By merging the worlds
of food and storytelling, the evening fosters community and moves guests through a
singular culinary journey. The inaugural event will feature award-winning chef Michael
W. Twitty, with food and stories inspired by his book, The Cooking Gene.
Michael W. Twitty is a recognized culinary historian focusing on historic African
American food, folk culture and culinary traditions. His brand of identity cooking,
called Kosher/Soul, is a melding of flavors and Diasporic wisdom from being Black
and Jewish. He is a living history interpreter and historic chef, one of the few
recognized international experts of his craft—the reconstruction of early Southern
cuisine as prepared by enslaved African American cooks for tables high and low.
Michael’s book, The Cooking Gene, won two James Beard Awards in 2018 for Food
Writing and Best Book.
The evening festivities will include cocktails, a coursed dinner, and opportunities to
give back, connect and strengthen our community.
Individual ticket: $180 • VIP ticket: $250 • Sponsorship opportunities start at $2,500
22nd Annual Jewish Community
Golf Classic
Event proceeds will benefit Beth Sholom
Lifecare Community, Jewish Family Services
and the Weinstein JCC.
The Weinstein JCC, along with its partners Beth Sholom
Lifecare Community and Jewish Family Services, will
host the 22nd Annual Jewish Community Golf Classic at
Jefferson Lakeside Country Club on Monday, June 3, 2019.
Ronnie Adolf and Nathan Shor are heading up the
committee again this year to ensure that we have
another successful golf tournament. Join us on the
course for a great afternoon filled with good food,
spirits and friendly competition, all while supporting the
missions of the Weinstein JCC, Jewish Family Services
and Beth Sholom Lifecare Community.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact
Margret O’Keefe, Director of Development at 545-8609
for more information.
Monday, June 3, 2019
To purchase tickets or for more details about the evening, please visit the Center
Plate website at 501auctions.com/thecenterplate. Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
11:00 am Lunch and registration
12:00 pm Shotgun start
Thursday, February 21, 2019
6:00 pm - Doors open for check-in
6:30 pm - Program begins Additional details and event registration will be
available online at weinsteinjcc.org beginning
mid-April, 2019.
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