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Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island
E-Letter
January 23, 2015 3 Shevat 5775
Contents
A Message from the Rabbi
Connection Corner
Upcoming JCC Activities
Purim Carnival
Community Events
Shoprite Gift Cards
Sisterhood
Tree of Life
Pavers
Kol Hakavod
Name Badges
Gift Shop
Infinity Program
JCC EVENTS 1/23- 1/30
Sun. Breakfast Club 10:00 AM Greenhouse Cafe Wed. Mah Jongg 12:30 - 4:00 PM
SHABBAT SHALOM
SHABBAT
Candle Lighting Time Friday
This Week's Events
Service Schedule
Yahrzeits for Next Week
Minyanim
Congregation News
Celebrate a Milestone
Plant a Tree
JCC Caps & Polo Shirts
Documents & Links
A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
Parashat Bo brings us the final three plagues, locusts, darkness, and the slaying of the first-born. It also features the splitting of the Sea of Reeds and the actual departure of the Israelites from Egypt. This year, probably because of the surge in anti-Semitic incidents across the globe, I was stuck by one subtext of the Exodus story. I
have found myself pondering the initial problem raised by Pharaoh and his chosen solution. Near the beginning of the Exodus story we are told that there is a new Pharaoh in Egypt, who did not know Joseph. (The first question to be raised is how can it be that a Pharaoh, or any other Egyptian for that matter, could not remember the person who saved the country from disaster.) Not only did this new Pharaoh forget about Joseph, he posited that the Israelites, who had been invited to stay in Egypt, had become too numerous and too powerful. He decided that they posed a danger. After creating issues where none seemed to exist, Pharaoh needed to solve the fictional "problem" of too many Israelites. If Pharaoh's motives had been honest and pure, common sense
January 23, 2015 4:48 PM
PLEASE JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
Friday January 23, 2015
7:30 PM
Torah Portion: Bo
(Exodus 10:1 - 13:16) View the complete text of
the parshat here: PARSHAT BO
Haftorah:
Jeremiah 46:13 - 46:28 Here is the text: JEREMIAH
Saturday January 24, 2015 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
RABBI'S
TORAH STUDY CLASS
SATURDAY MORNING SERVICE February 7 March 7
Please help us create a
special atmosphere by not using electronic devices
(phones, cameras, games etc) in or around the
synagogue on Shabbat and Holidays.
dictates that he could have asked (or demanded) the Israelites to leave Egypt. Pharaoh, however, does not take a benign approach. Indeed, when Pharaoh's enslavement plan failed to reduce the population, Pharaoh decides to kill the Israelites off. The fact is that Pharaoh's decisions made, and the actions he took, hint at something more than Egyptian fear of the Israelites. The story is actually indicative of a strong underlying hatred. The next thing that happens in the Text bolsters the irrational hatred conclusion. Moses comes and asks Pharaoh to let the people go. If fear of the Israelites' large numbers was truly the motivating factor for treating the Israelites harshly, then the offer to take the people away should have made Pharaoh happy. It does not make Pharaoh happy because it is not the number of Israelites that bothers Pharaoh; rather it is the fact that there are any Israelites at all. It is this irrational hatred that, for some reason, gives people license to do as they please to the Israelites of old and the Jews of today. From Pharaoh to the terrorists in France to the Palestinian bus stabber, it is not what the Jews have done that enables evil people to do heinous things to Jews. Rather, they do these things simply because the victims are Jewish. Any other reason given is simply an excuse to hide the underlying hate. The cartoonists of Charlie Hebdo created caricatures of Mohammed which, sadly and sickly, made those cartoonists targets. But, the Jews in the Kosher market did nothing other than being born Jewish. The media, and the world, have not highlighted this fact. Our ancestors were freed from Egypt, but their descendants were not spared the agony of future "Egypts". We should use this Shabbat, in which we relive our emancipation, as a time to begin to give serious thought to how we might combat hatred of our people. Passively watching is no longer an option. Pray for peace, perform good deeds, and do not be silent. Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
CONNECTION CORNER
YAHRZEITS FOR
NEXT WEEK
These names will be read at services on January 23, 2015
*Lillian Kenter Freida J. Klein Martin Nissenblatt *Mary Esther Sprague Ruoff Helen Tebeleff Milton Elefant Henry Hirsh William Jaslow Jack Kaplan Joseph Stern Arthur Sussman Romeo DiCicco David Lipsitz Marvin Alexander Esther Sheparde Harold Simandl *Abraham Robin Peter Ungar Henry Rosen *David Brill Isador Dalinsky *Donald Brill *Anna Gottlieb Bertye A. Schaffer *Joseph Rudnick Emanuel Hellman Edith Konner * Yahrzeit Plaque There are now Yahrzeit
Guess who I saw this winter?
The plans for the FLORIDA GET TOGETHER LUNCHEON have been finalized.
We will be getting together for lunch on Tuesday, February 10 at 11:30 AM at Snappers Restaurant, 398 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL. For information and reservations call Marcia Nelson at 561-998-3726. ALL ARE WELCOME.
We would love to share photos of your "winter connection" with other congregation members. Snap a picture and mail it to [email protected] and with your permission we will publish it in the Shabbat Reminder. Please include some copy to include as well.
Norm Shapiro visited Jackie & Paul Avondoglio at their winter
Boards which give us an additional 100 spaces. Each plaque costs $250. A second or more, if ordered together, cost $225 each. A reserved plaque is $75. Call the office for an order form 609-492-4090 or use this link to see the form: PLAQUES
MINYANIM
Harris Weisel, will be coordinating minyanim for those who are sitting shiva or observing a yahrzeit. Please contact the office if you would be interested in being notified if a minyan is needed and will attend when possible. 609-492-4090 or click on this link for EMAIL
CONGREGATION
NEWS
KENNY LAVROFF son-in-law of Lynn Berkowitz
home in Delray Beach, Florida
UPCOMING JCC ACTIVITIES
MAH JONGG Wednesdays 12:30 - 4:00 PM
BREAKFAST CLUB
at the Greenhouse Cafe, Ship Bottom Sunday, January 25 at 10:00 AM Call Vivian Fitts if you are interested in attending. 609-492-9412
OCJF PURIM CARNIVAL
The Ocean County Jewish Federation sponsored Community Purim Carnival will be held on Sunday, March 8th from 11:30 to 2 at Temple Beth Or in Brick. Free to the public. Games for all ages and kosher food can be purchased.
BEN MORAN
son of Susan Sheehan
graduating from Air Force basic training
SANDY & RICHARD
NEWMAN
celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary
A SPECIAL NOTE FROM LORI SHERRY
It is a blessing to feel the love and concern of the
JCC family at this time. So many of you have sent
cards, emails, texts, flowers, and phone calls. It has been difficult to speak to all of you to thank you
for this outpouring so I am sending you this message on our JCC email to let you
know how much Mickey and I appreciate your
kindness.
I began radiation treatments last week to continue until
the end of next month. I look forward to getting back
to JCC, and Sisterhood funtivities....
SHARE YOUR NEWS
CONTACT:
More information to follow.
COMMUNITY EVENTS OF INTEREST
JEWS OF CUBA
Jews have lived in Cuba for centuries and there are somewhere around 1,500 Jews now living there, mostly in Havana. With landmark talks about renewing diplomatic relations between the
US and Cuba, there is a great deal of renewed interest in the island.
Rabbi Richard Hammerman, a frequent guest at the JCC of LBI, organized a Jewish Mission to Cuba this December, 2014 as Chairman of the World Jewry Committee of Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, NJ. The day following the group's return, President Obama announced that Alan Gross was freed after 5-years imprisonment in Cuba. Rabbi Hammerman had first visited Cuba in 1959 and was always interested in returning. He and his wife Sharon will discuss their visit, the "coincidence" of Alan Gross' release, the current state of the Jewish community- and its future."
WHEN: Friday evening, February 13, 2015 from 7:30 - 8:00 PM (services follow at 8:00 PM)
WHERE: The Library at Congregation Agudath Israel, 20 Academy Road, West Caldwell, NJ
SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS
Shoprite gift cards are now available for pick up at the following three sites.
Use them to buy your groceries and the JCC of LBI will receive a
CARING COMMITTEE
This committee acts as a
support system for congregation members facing illness and other personal situations that
need to be addressed. Please contact Chairperson, Joy Kern, if
you are in need of assistance or if you know of a JCC member that needs
our help. 609- 978-3669
CELEBRATE A
MILESTONE AT
THE JCC OF LBI
Celebrate a special occasion at the JCC of
portion the purchase.
Spray Beach
JCC Office
Pick up during office hours
609-492-4090
Barnegat
Call Jeri Riffle
609-290-9135
Harvey Cedars
Call Rona Stein
609-494-7399
SISTERHOOD
You should have recently received your request for 2015 Sisterhood dues. Please join us!
Whether you want to come to an occasional meeting or a selected program - or you choose to plunge in and organize events - there is a place for you in our Sisterhood. A warm, caring and dynamic group of women will welcome you, however you choose to participate.
You can download the dues form and the corrected list of activities and chairs here: DUES
LBI. A wedding, baby naming, renewal of vows can have special meaning our beautiful sanctuary which seats 124 people (can be opened to more seating). Your reception, special birthday or anniversary party can be accommodated in the large social hall which has a capacity for table seating for 200 and can be set up auditorium style for 280 persons. In addition there is a kosher restaurant-sized kitchen, two classrooms and a library. Here is the link to view/download the following forms and information: JCC RENTAL
• Rental Application • Rental Payment
Schedule • Rental Contract • JCC Rules &
Regulations • List of Facility Fees • List of Honoraria for
Rabbi of the JCC of LBI
For further information, please contact: Director of Events Chairperson Sherry Fruchterman: 908-377-7314
PLANT A TREE
ON LBI
JCC OF LBI TREE OF LIFE
We are so excited by the response to our beautiful new Tree of Life. You can commemorate a special occasion, honor or remember a loved one with a leaf on our new tree. There are three donation opportunities: Gold leaf (10 times chai) $180 Silver leaf (7 times chai) $126 Bronze leaf (5 times chai) $90 Here is the link to see the Tree of Life Form: TREE Please drop this form off at the Office or mail to JCC of LBI, 2411 Long Beach Blvd. Spray Beach NJ 08008 along with your check.
BRICK PAVERS
The paver fund raising program is ongoing. Pavers will be installed two times a year: spring and fall.
To download the paver order form, here is the link: PAVERS.
We have started the first phase of the landscaping of the JCC with the planting of crepe myrtles on Boulevard side of property.
If you would like to help underwrite the cost of these trees, a donation of $500 per tree would be greatly appreciated. We have planted 9 trees; we now have 7 that have been spoken for.
There will be appropriate recognition of the gift at the base of the tree.
JCC CAPS &
POLO SHIRTS
FOR SALE
Our JCC caps are here in both Carolina blue and navy. You
can pick them up at the office during office hours or at any of our upcoming events. They are $15 each
KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN
Please consider being a part of this newly instituted campaign to supplement the clergy and facility needs of our congregation. This is a separate, voluntary commitment and is additional to our low annual dues obligation. HERE IS THE LINK TO BRING UP THE DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD
NAME BADGES
If you did not order a name tag, we will be putting in another order. Here is the link for the form to order your name tag: BADGES
GIFT SHOP
Come visit the JCC gift shop or go to GIFT SHOP and then call the JCC office 609-492-4090 for help in placing you order.
TD INFINITY PROGRAM
Easy money! Do you have an account with TD Bank? You can contribute to the JCC without it costing you a cent. TD Bank will pay us on the number of accounts in our TD Affinity Club. There is no minimum number of members. We
automatically receive $10 for every checking account and .01% of the balance on Savings Accounts. In addition we receive $50 for any new accounts. This is strictly confidential and the JCC does not know the amount in any of the accounts.
We just received a check for $520.00 from TD Bank. So think about joining this program and helping the JCC to reap the benefits.
and we think they will be big sellers. So get yours while the supply lasts and wear them proudly! THE SUPPLY IS RUNNING LOW - ONLY A FEW NAVY ARE LEFT.
We have had a lot of interest in the JCC collared polo shirts. They are a royal blue with the JCC of LBI
logo and "The Place to Be" embroidered on the left
front. We are waiting until the Spring to take orders and payment and hope to have sample sizes in the
office. The shirts are $25.00 each.
DOCUMENTS
AND LINKS
JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!! FEB - APRIL BULLETIN: BULLETIN WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE
JCC INFORMATION
THE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT
2411 Long Beach Boulevard (24th Street)
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
ENTER THE BUILDING DURING OFFICE HOURS
THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR.
Mailing Address:
2411 Long Beach Blvd.
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
Telephone: 609-492-4090
FAX: 609-492-7550
email: [email protected]
web site: www.jccoflbi.org
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
except for the following Thursdays:1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9 and 5/14. On those weeks the office will be open on Tuesdays
(1/6, 2/10, 3/10, 4/7 and 5/12.
PAVERS PAVERS TREE OF LIFE TREE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP CATALOG GIFT JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD SISTERHOOD DUES DUES
FRIDAY - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Office Staff:
M/W/T: Leslie Dinkfelt
F: Jeri Riffle
Data Entry: Marcie Deutsch
Leslie, Marcie & Jeri
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Don Pripstein, JCC President
Jeri Riffle, JCC VP
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