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A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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This Shabbat we usher in the month of Elul which marks the commencement of the count-down to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It is time to start doing a "self-accounting". It is time to be contemplative of ourselves; it is a time to return to that person we would like to be; it is time to return to God. And yes, it is a time to think about repentance for the negative things we might have done.
While we tend focus on fixing the negative things, don't forget, as we review our lives, that there are good things that we have done as well. Recall the good, savor it, and see how we can use it to empower ourselves as we move into the High Holidays.
As we perform our self-review, do not forget the gift we have of being by the Ocean. The beautiful, vast, shoreline is not unlike us. The continuing rhythm of the waves coming in and going out is reminiscent of the ongoing cycles of our own lives. Sometimes the waves are gentle and nurturing and other times they are harsh and destructive. The ocean shifts the sand. Sometimes it does so in an avulsive fashion, and other times it caresses the sand to its new shape. The beach is ever present and yet it is forever in a state of metamorphosis.
In this ability to change, we are the ocean, as the ocean is us. Humanity and the great bodies of water were both created by God with a purpose and with meaning. However, while the Ocean's ability to change is subject to the whim of natural phenomena such as weather, wind, and the moon, humanity was created with the ability to be an agent of change. The ocean is a body a without soul and without conscience. Men and women were created with a body and a soul and the ability to distinguish between right and wrong. The image of the ocean can be used to consider the awesomeness of God, but Humanity was created in God's image
Humanity's uniqueness is that it has the ability to create the change. Each of us is capable of thinking about change, considering change, and then working to facilitate change. In order to be an agent of change, we first need to consider what needs modification.
My prayer this Shabbat is that we each use the blessing of this month of Elul to do a review. What did we do well? What could we have done better? What can we introduce into our lives to make them more fulfilling for us and those we love?
Like the ocean we are here, we are present, we have strength and we have beauty. Begin the process of cleansing our selves. Elul is an ocean waiting for us to take a purifying, renewing plunge. We need to dive in, swim, immerse, and return to the world renewed and with a sense of the good that we can bring to the world.
Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN
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Please consider being a part of this campaign to supplement the clergy 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
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MEN'S CLUB - IN FORMATION
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Men's Club Organizational Meeting at the JCC on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 9:00 am.
Topics will include selecting an executive board, activities/events and dates for the year. Please RSVP to the office by Thursday, September 15th or contact Mark Cohen at [email protected].
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES
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Wednesdays 12:30 - 4:00 PM
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
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BENEATH THE HELMET
Join us on Monday, September 12 at 7:00 PM for the viewing of the documentary
"Beneath the Helmet."
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front is a coming-of-age story which follows the journey of five Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army to defend their country. At the age of 18, away from their homes, families and friends these young individuals undergo a demanding, inspiring journey, revealing the core of who they are and who they want to be.
A TASTE OF MELTON "We Are What We Remember"
A 4-Part Class with Rabbi Jay
Sundays September 11, 18, 25 and October 9.
10 - 12 Noon
What is the Melton School?
The Florence Melton School of Jewish Learning is an international network of community-based schools offering adults the opportunity to acquire Jewish literacy in an open, trans-denominational, intellectually stimulating learning environment. It is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world.
RABBI'S GARDEN DEDICATION
Sunday September 11 at 9:30 AM
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, September 11 from 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Kindergarten - Post Confirmation
Meet the staff and students, Rabbi Jay and members of our community
 SHABBATON WITH THE ORANGETOWN JEWISH CENTER
Our friends from the Orangetown Jewish Center will be again be our guests at a Shabbaton on September 16 - 18. We look forward to spending time with Rabbi Paula Mack Drill and her congregation.
Our congregation will be hosting a Shabbat dinner on Friday evening and a Lunch and Learn following services on Saturday morning.
Reservations for the Shabbat dinner should be sent into the JCC Office by September 12. The cost of the dinner is $25 per person.
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A TASTE OF ISRAEL
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The JCC of LBI and
The Jewish Federation of Ocean County
invite you to an exciting and unique evening of
ISRAELI CUISINE AND CONVERSATION
A TASTE OF ISRAEL
Cocktails, Cooking, Dinner and Dessert
Presented by Puzzle Israel
Sunday, September 11
5:00 PM
at the home of
Janet & Howard Cohen
42 Hideaway Drive
Beach Haven Park, NJ
Donation of $118.00 per person
Funds raised will be designated to bring as Jewish Family Children's Services Professional to Southern Ocean County for counseling sessions.
RSVP by September 1
Call the JCC of LBI at 609-492-4090
Limited Space Available
Event Chairs: Arlene & Fred Schragger
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The Jewish Cultural Group at Mirage Presents...
WE WRITE THE SONGS...A Tribute to the Legendary Composers and Songwriters of the 20th Century
Thursday, September 22nd
6:00 PM
Deli Dinner and Desserts BYOB
$32.00 per person
Contact Helen Gross for ticket information
609-607-0005
SEE THIS FLYER FOR DETAILS: SONGS
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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50/50 RAFFLE
Our annual tickets have been sent out to our members. Please participate in this fund raiser. The drawing is at the end of Yom Kippur, October 12. Additional tickets can be requested from the JCC office.
MORRIS L. SHAPIRO ENDOWMENT FUND
All organizations should have a substantial endowment fund to insure its continuation. Except for dire emergencies, the principal amounts in the fund cannot be used to run the organization. Interest earned from the account may be used. As previously announced, Herb and Selma Shapiro have created a JCC Endowment Fund to honor Herb's father. It will be known as "The Morris L. Shapiro Endowment Fund at the JCC of LBI " The Shapiros have generously pledged a total of $50,000 to fund this. While initially established by the Shapiros, anyone may contribute to this important fund.
Join Herb and Selma in helping assure the continuity of our JCC, and our ability to continue providing a full-service congregation to serve the Jewish people of the area. All members are encouraged to help this important effort by contributing to this Fund.
Your gift to the fund can be sent to the JCC Office. Please mark your check accordingly.
AUDIO/VISUAL PROJECT
We are very excited about the decision of the Board of Directors to pursue the enhancement of the audio system for the JCC of LBI as well as the purchase of a projection system. This multi-phased project will allow us to become a venue for expanded programming and opens us up to many wonderful opportunities for future planning. Your gift large or small is much appreciated. Please send your contribution to the JCC office: 2411 Long Beach Blvd., Spray Beach, NJ 08008 and note on the memo line A/V Project.
Space is available for memorial plaques on the yahrzeit boards in the Sanctuary. Here is the order form:
TREE OF LIFE (located in the Social Hall)
You can purchase a leaf in honor of an occasion or in memory of a loved one.
Here is the
Tree of Life Form:
TREE
PAVERS (in front of the Front Entrance)
Only 4 x 8 and 12 x 12 size pavers are available
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TEXT BLAST SIGN UP
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If you would like to receive JCC of LBI reminders and alerts via text message on your cell phone, please contact the office by email ([email protected]) or phone (609-492-4090) We would be alerting you for example that "Services are cancelled" or "Last opportunity to sign up for Community Seder".
This information will not be shared and will only be used for JCC purposes.
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TD AFFINITY PROGRAM
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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 $456.00 from TD Bank. So think about joining this program and helping the JCC to reap the benefits.
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NAME BADGES
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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
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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.
PRESS THE ENTRY BUTTON ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE FOR ADMITTANCE.
Mailing Address:
2411 Long Beach Blvd.
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
Telephone: 609-492-4090
FAX: 609-492-7550
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
FRIDAY - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Office Staff:
Jeri Riffle, Executive Director
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Marcie Deutsch, Computer Admin.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Rose Valentine, JCC President
VIEW THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER BULLETIN
with this link
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
rvalen
[email protected]
"Like" Us on Facebook: Search for Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island and make sure the JCC of LBI: The Place to Be icon shown above shows up
or cut and paste:
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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9/2 - 9/9
12:30 - 4:00 PM
Mah jongg
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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7:06 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
Friday, September 2, 2016
8:00 PM
RABBI'S SERMON:
A Teshuvah Primer
ONEG SHABBAT SPONSORS
DIANE HOFFMAN & PHYLLIS SISENWINE
In appreciation of the sponsors, bakers &
helpers for the
beautiful onegs
JUDY & HAROLD EINHORN
In honor of their 66th wedding anniversary
LUCY & BARRY LEWISOHN
In honor of their
six grandsons
RITA FLEISCHMAJER &
DR. ARNOLD MANHEIM
In honor of their birthdays and to wish friends and family a Happy New Year
SYBIL & MEL KLEINFELD
In memory of Sybil's mother Mary Levin
RENEE & FRANK WARD
In memory of Renee's parents
Margaret and Joseph Nudel
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Torah Study
9:00 AM
Services
10:00 AM
Re'eh
Deuteronomy 11:26 - 16:17
Special Maftir for Rosh Chodesh
Numbers 28:9 - 15
PARSHAH
Isaiah 66:1 -6624
Here is the Haftorah
Howard Hait
Steve Kelsen
Rabbi Michael Jay
Haftorah Chanter:
Zach Roenberg
 SHABBAT DINNER
September 16
6:30 PM
$25 per person
9:00 PM
Drop-In Havdallah
S'mores & More
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The Jewish Community Center of LBI 
