The 8.5-acre Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life consists primarily of the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, which held its grand opening last Sunday, and the Moldaw Family Residences.

In addition, several Jewish organizations will be located on the site, including the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Community Federation, Jewish National Fund, Jewish Community Relations Council, Bureau of Jewish Education and Jewish Coalition for Literacy.


Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC):

Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall

The Schultz Cultural Arts Hall seats 350 people and features a two-story glass-enclosed lobby. Upcoming events: "Shira Kline & ShirLaLa: A concert of outrageously hip Jewish kiddie rock!" Nov. 8, 1 p.m.; Arts Cafe, monthly contemporary music in the lobby, beginning with jazz and pop duo Jake Oken-Berg and Jason Barlow Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.; and violinist Daniel Shindarov in concert Dec. 17, 7 p.m.


Richard & Rhoda Goldman Sports & Wellness Complex

Individuals can hit the machines from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Classes are offered in total body conditioning, Zumba, step interval, dance fit fusion, tai chi, cardio kickboxing, as well as indoor cycling, vinyasa yoga, pilates and aqua fitness.


Leslie Family Early Learning Childhood Education Center

T'enna Preschool is open to children aged 2 through 5 years, with two, three and five-day/week options. Tot programs with a parent/caregiver are offered for children 18 to 23 months. In addition, the center will offer events and lectures, including summer and winter camps, Hebrew immersion classes and a young 5s class for those not quite ready for kindergarten.


Moldaw Family Residences

Senior apartments include 182 independent-living units, ranging from one to three bedrooms, and 11 memory-support units. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, valet parking and a beauty salon. All residents are full members of the Oshman Family JCC.


Coming soon:

Marcia & John Goldman Teen Center

"Teens want to be right in the center of things, but left alone," Mimi Sells, the Campus' chief marketing officer, said about the new teen center, which will be located in the middle of the Saal Family Midrahov promenade yet also have privacy. Due to open in early 2010, the center will be a place to hang out after school, with access to computers and Wii games. "Kehillah High School (students) might come over after school, hang out, do homework. We expect to have a lively youth program going," Sells said.


Stanford Health Library and Resource Center

The newest branch of the Stanford Health Library will open in early 2010 and offer health information, classes, lectures, insurance counseling and activities for older adults. The classes, mostly focusing on healthy aging, will be taught by medical and other staff from Stanford Hospital & Clinics.


Gift shop and cafe

The Jewish Community Center is currently negotiating for vendors to run an on-site gift shop and a cafe.

— Carol Blitzer

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