40 Faces of the J

40 Faces of the J is a year-long storytelling campaign highlighting members, staff, and volunteers whose experiences reflect our core values. Each month features stories that showcase the community, culture and connections at the Levine JCC. Click their name to read their full story.

#1 \| Vicki & Frank Heckl Members for 5 Years "If you ask me for the one word that describes what the JCC is to me and my family, I'd have to say 'LIFECHANGING'!"	#2 \| Kevin Gobuty Member for 8 Years "JForce has given me structure and community that has helped me develop healthy lifestyle choices."	#3 \| Cheryl Murray Member for 12 Years "At the JCC, my focus is wellness — both physical and social."	#4 \| Renaldo Turnbull Staff Member for 13 Years “Renaldo has made wellness not only possible, but sustainable.” – Mattye & Marc Silverman
#5 \| Sadie Ann Member for 3 Years “Miss Diana didn’t just teach my granddaughter to swim. She saved her life.”	#6 \| Mark Thompson Member for 3 Years "The impact of the pottery class has surpassed our wildest dreams."	#7 \| Jing Russell Member for 11 Years “In a world that often told me ‘no,’ the JCC celebrated me for who I was.”	#8 \| Emily Russell Staff Member for 7 Years "Emily embodies the Levine JCC’s commitment to compassion and action."
#9 \| Lynn Edelstein Member for 40 Years "There are not many places in a community that bring people together in this way. The J truly does."	#10 \| Amy Lefkof Member for 22 Years "The JCC keeps strengthening the bonds between the Jewish community and every community around it."	#11 \| Sean & Leo Members for 4 Years (Sean) & 12 Years (Leo) "Two lanes, two kids, one friendship built one Wednesday at a time."	#12 \| Steve Perhla Members for 16 Years "The J gave me more than a place to work out — it gave me a network, a community, and lifelong friends."

#1 \| Vicki & Frank Heckl Members for 5 Years "If you ask me for the one word that describes what the JCC is to me and my family, I'd have to say 'LIFECHANGING'!"	#2 \| Kevin Gobuty Member for 8 Years "JForce has given me structure and community that has helped me develop healthy lifestyle choices."	#3 \| Cheryl Murray Member for 12 Years "At the JCC, my focus is wellness — both physical and social."	#4 \| Renaldo Turnbull Staff Member for 13 Years “Renaldo has made wellness not only possible, but sustainable.” – Mattye & Marc Silverman
#5 \| Sadie Ann Member for 3 Years “Miss Diana didn’t just teach my granddaughter to swim. She saved her life.”	#6 \| Mark Thompson Member for 3 Years "The impact of the pottery class has surpassed our wildest dreams."	#7 \| Jing Russell Member for 11 Years “In a world that often told me ‘no,’ the JCC celebrated me for who I was.”	#8 \| Emily Russell Staff Member for 7 Years "Emily embodies the Levine JCC’s commitment to compassion and action."
#9 \| Lynn Edelstein Member for 40 Years "There are not many places in a community that bring people together in this way. The J truly does."	#10 \| Amy Lefkof Member for 22 Years "The JCC keeps strengthening the bonds between the Jewish community and every community around it."	#11 \| Sean & Leo Members for 4 Years (Sean) & 12 Years (Leo) "Two lanes, two kids, one friendship built one Wednesday at a time."	#12 \| Steve Perhla Members for 16 Years "The J gave me more than a place to work out — it gave me a network, a community, and lifelong friends."