Professional Jane
Master of Social Work
Which of the following was not the last name at birth of one of Jane’s grandparents?
A. Matlovsky
B. Siegel
C. Schatz
D. Shapiro
C. Schatz
What is one fruit Jane is allergic to?
Cantaloupe, honeydew
As a teenager, Jane was arrested on a beach in Rhode Island. What was she arrested for?
Drinking beer
What future U.S. president formally received the Democratic nomination in Denver on August 27, 2008?
Barack Obama
What was the name of the sustainability program Jane ran at Beth Israel?
Healthy work, healthy home
What does Jane call engaging in artistic activities, a term she borrows from Carol “Darling” Potoff?
Making and doing
What unconventional sport did Jane compete in as a child?
As a child, Jane had multiple surgeries on what body part?
Eyes
On August 27, 1964, what Disney movie had its world premier in Hollywood, introducing audiences to songs like one of Jane and Martha’s childhood favorites “Feed the Birds”?
Mary Poppins
What are 3 organizations on which Jane has served on the board of directors?
Hyde Square, JVS, JCRC, Mayyim Chaim, ??
What year did Jane and Kathy meet — the same year the first Star Wars film was released?
1977
How is Jane’s middle name spelled?
Rachel or Rachael - no one knows for sure
What college did Jane attend after high school?
LaSalle Junior College
What book had its first edition published on August 27, 1955, to resolve, among other heated debates, whether the golden plover or the red grouse was the fastest game bird in Europe?
Guinness Book of World Records
Who were two of Jane’s former managers?
Jane Mayer, Pat McGovern, ??
Why did Doris and Bernie supposedly give Jane her name?
A. Bernie’s great-grandmother was named Jane
B. Doris loved the novel Jane Eyre
C. Jane Shaw was one of their favorite actors
D. As a child, Doris had a doll named Jane
D. As a child, Doris had a doll named Jane
Outside of the US, Canada, Europe, and Israel, what are two countries Jane has visited?
Tanzania, South Africa, Cuba, Peru...
In what Boston neighborhood did Jane live in when she met Michael?
South End
Paul Reubens was born on August 27, 1952. He is best known as which silly character with a successful 1985 movie that was Tim Burton’s feature film directorial debut?
Pee-wee Herman
What is one organization Jane worked for besides BI(DMC)?
United South End Settlements, Mass Mental Health
Which member of Jane’s childhood household did she con into letting her wear party shoes to school?
Grandma Becky
Which of the following is not part of Jane’s Starbuck’s order?
decaf | two shots | espresso | short cup | whole milk
Two shots. She allegedly asks for 4 shots!
What illicit substance did Jane do on her wedding night?
Cocaine
On August 27, 1883, what island volcano in Indonesia erupted in Indonesia, with massive explosions and subsequent tsunamis killing tens of thousands of people?
Krakatoa