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A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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"Justice, Justice shall you pursue". This phrase is at the beginning of this week's Torah portion, Shoftim. It is the clarion call to be even handed and righteous in handling matters and making decisions. It is appropriate that this should be the theme of the Torah portion. Most of us will agree that when it comes to Israel, the world often does not treat our Homeland justly and righteously. Indeed, Israel is consistently held to a standard that even the Garden of Eden could not have lived up to.
With this as the backdrop, it is propitious that I attended AIPAC's National Rabbinic Symposium this week in Washington. More than 300 Rabbis, representing nearly the entire Jewish denominational spectrum, attended the event. The conference provided the attendees with context and content in terms of Israel's position domestically and on the national stage.
Permit me to provide you with a little taste of what I experienced:
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On Tuesday evening we had a dinner reception in the Library of Congress. If you have not yet been in this building, make plans to see it. It is vast, and ornately appointed and contains historical and cultural exhibits that really should be seen in person.
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At the dinner Lawrence Haas the author of Harry and Arthur: Truman, Vandenberg and the Partnership That Created the Free World and Michael Doran, the author of Ike's Gamble: America's Rise to Dominance in the Middle East, had a forum discussion about America's assumption of world leadership after World War II. Among the things I learned was that the Eisenhower administration took a pretty active anti-Israel stance, a position that, according to our speaker, Eisenhower later regretted.
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On Wednesday there were 4 plenary sessions, 17 breakout sessions and over 20 speakers. I learned Torah from a renowned Orthodox scholar, Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter. I also attended one breakout session that helped to set a paradigm for discussing Israel from the pulpit, and another session that helped to provide tools for dealing with the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement that is targeting Israel commercially and on our college campuses.
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At our Lunch session the Honorable Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke and answered questions. Most of us probably know that he is a very good friend to Israel. He was quite honest (sometimes bleak) in the information he provided; however, he did make a statement that I think is worth reporting. When asked about defeating ISIS and Islamic Terrorism, he expressed a firm belief (I am paraphrasing here) that building a school to teach a child would do more to help a move to peace than a bunch of bombs being dropped on terrorists.
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Perhaps more important than the substantive learning was the ability to get together with a large group of diverse rabbis to share ideas and friendship.
This is a perfect time to thank the nearly one hundred folks who joined us at services back in July to hear from Jackie Kelly, AIPAC's NJ Associate Director. As Jackie highlighted, there are many issues that continue to threat the Jewish people and Israel. The Talmud tells us in Pirkei Avot, "....If not now, when....?" Now is the time to get involved to grow and strengthen the pro-Israel movement so we can do as much as is possible in our lifetime to ensure that Israel stays safe and secure.
AIPAC (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee) has the sole mission to ensure that Israel remains safe and secure. AIPAC works with both Democrats and Republicans to lobby for legislation to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Israel so she has the ability to protect herself, by herself. The work of AIPAC'S activists has resulted in the Iron Dome technology and other missile defense systems, technology innovation and energy innovation throughout the United States and Israel.
I hope you'll consider joining me for AIPAC's Policy Conference in Washington, DC on March 26-28! Policy Conference is the Super Bowl of pro-Israel advocacy, when over 16,000 activists come together in our nation's capital to lobby on the US-Israel relationship. I have been to Policy conference several times and, as I have previously expressed, the Conference includes exhibitions of groundbreaking Israeli innovations; keynote speeches by world leaders and policy experts from both the United States and Israel; emotional and inspiring moments on stage, and intimate educational breakout sessions. And most importantly, the Conference allows us to make our voices heard through lobbying meetings with our members of Congress on the pro-Israel agenda. It would additionally be a tremendous experience to share with your children or grandchildren to show them how much Israel means to you. Check it out for yourself - learn more about the conference and watch videos online here.
If you would like to join us for these impactful days - or even just for one or two of the days - I'd love to tell you more or you can get in touch with Jackie directly at 646-360-1513 or [email protected].
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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WE NEED YOUR HELP THIS YOM TOV
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TO pick up our High Holiday Cantor, Avi Green, at the bus in Manahawkin on Sunday afternoon, October 2 and drive back to bus after Taschlich on Tuesday, October 4 as well as a pick up on Tuesday afternoon, October 11 and return to bus after Break Fast on Wednesday October 12.
TO donate flowers for the Bimah
on Rosh Hashanah
Please call or email Rose if you can help.
973-632-0913
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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."
JCC Member DAVID SHATZ will speak on his experiences in the Israeli Defense Forces.
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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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:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jewish-Community-Center-of-Long-Beach-Island/345647489300?ref=br_tf
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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9/9 - 9/16
Sunday
9:30 AM
Rabbi's Garden Dedication
10:00 AM Religious School Open House
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Taste of Melton Class with Rabbi Jay
5:00 PM
Taste of Israel
Reservations required
Monday
7:00 PM
Showing of documentary
Tuesday
10:30 AM
Sisterhood Book Discussion
"The Bridal Chair"
Wednesday
12:30 - 4:00 PM
Mah jongg
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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6:55 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
Friday, September 9, 2016
8:00 PM
RABBI'S SERMON:
Politics from the Bimah?
Board Representative:
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Torah Study
9:00 AM
Services
10:00 AM
BABY NAMING
Linda Sclarow
MAZEL TOV TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Shoftim
Deuteronomy 16:18 - 21:9
Isaiah 51:12 - 52:12
Here is the Haftorah
Howard Hait
Rabbi Jay
Haftorah Chanter:
Don Pripstein
 SHABBAT DINNER
September 16
6:30 PM
$25 per person
SEE NEW TIME
8:00 PM
Drop-In Havdallah
S'mores & More
Sunday
Beach @ 24th St
Spray Beach
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. No food or drink is permitted in the sanctuary.
OTHER SPECIAL SHABBATS
Shabbaton with Orangetown
Jewish Center
September 16 & 17
Healing Service
September 30
7:15 PM
prior to Shabbat Service
 SELICHOT
Saturday, September 24
7:30 PM
Honoring of
Judith & Don Pripstein
Changing of Torah Mantles
Showing of film
"Crimes & Misdemeanors"
followed by a discussion
led by Rabbi Jay
Refreshments
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YAHRZEITS
FOR NEXT WEEK
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These names will be read at services on September 9, 2016
Shirley Pollack
Gertrude Sanders
Louis Abromovitz
Harold Cohn
George Katz
Rae Hochman
Ethel Kates*
Elsie Lox
Rose Luterman
James Patrician
Morris Steinberg
Fran Lilienfeld
Billie Snyder
Mindy Greenbaum
Philip Nelson
Gertrude Ettman
Anne Millstein*
Stephen Zelin
Hannah Kagel
Alvin Smolker
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovely enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.
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HIGH HOLIDAYS
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Remember to send in your High Holiday ticket requests and names for the Book of Remembrance to Carole Nunberg, King Grant, 2 Golf Club Way, Marlton, NJ 08053
SEE HERE FOR FORMS: HH FORMS
Sisterhood Break-The-Fast 5776
At the JCC of LBI following Mincha & N'eilah
On Yom Kippur, Wednesday evening,October 12, 2016
$20.00 per person
Please send checks payable to Sisterhood to:
Lori Sherry - 167 Seneca Boulevard - Barnegat, NJ 08005
Here is the Break-The Fast form:
BREAK-THE-FAST
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KIDDISHES
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Contact Lynn Berkowitz
or Rose Valentine
for information about
sponsoring a Kiddish
609-709-3160
973-632-0913
SEE NEW DONATION & MENU
HOLIDAY KIDDISHES
One of the nicest experiences during the holidays is to have lunch in the Succah after Succoth Services.
Thank you to RONA STEIN and LEXA MERSON for sponsoring our Succoth Luncheons this year.
Sponsorship is also available for Shemini Azeret 10/24
& Simchat Torah 10/25.
All Sponsorships includes:
*Printed acknowledgement on the food table, in
the Shabbat Reminder email and in the Shabbat program
*Verbal, public acknowledgement from the bimah during services.
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CONGREGATION
NEWS
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ROCHELLE SPENCER
recovering from eye surgery
BARBARA & IRV HURWITZ
on their
50th Wedding Anniversary
SHARE YOUR NEWS
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
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SISTERHOOD STUFF
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BOOK CLUB & REVIEW
Tuesday, September 13
10:30 AM in the Library
Book: "The "Bridal Chair"
by Gloria Goldreich
 Beautiful Ida Chagall, the only daughter of Marc Chagall, is blossoming in the Paris art world beyond her father's controlling gaze. But her newfound independence is short-lived. In Nazi-occupied Paris, Chagall's status as a Jewish artist has made them all targets, yet his devotion to his art blinds him to their danger.
When Ida falls in love and Chagall angrily paints an empty wedding chair (The Bridal Chair) in response, she faces an impossible choice: Does she fight to forge her own path outside her father's shadow, or abandon her ambitions to save Chagall from his enemies and himself?
Brimming with historic personalities from Europe, America and Israel, The Bridal Chair is a stunning portrait of love, fortitude, and the sharp divide between art and real life.
SHOE BOX RECYCLING
We are again collecting gently worn, paired men's, women's and kids shoes that are still reusable and re-wearable (no ski boots, ice skates, roller blades, flip flops, crocs or bedroom slippers). Please bring them to the JCC during office hours.
"Let's clean up our closets and the environment by recycling our shoes."
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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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| DOCUMENTS AND LINKS |
| JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!! SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER BULLETIN: BULLETIN
WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE MEMBERSHIP FORMS MEMBERSHIP PAVERS: PAVERS TREE OF LIFE TREE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP CATALOG GIFT JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD 2016 SUMMER CALENDAR CALENDAR |
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The Jewish Community Center of LBI 
