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 The Jewish Community Center of LBI
E-Letter
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February 17, 2017
21 Shevat 5777
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MEN'S CLUB NEWS
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Men's Club Program
Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 9:00 AM
This is an invitation to j
oin the JCC Men's Club at a Sunday service,
breakfast and talk by Rabbi Jay on living wills and Jewish death.
Cost for breakfast is five dollars per person.
Please RSVP by calling the office at 609-492-4090 no later than Thursday, March 2nd.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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This week we have the honor and privilege of reading the Ten Commandments given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. If you read the Commandments in Hebrew you will notice that, despite the fact that God gave them to all of the Israelites standing under Sinai (in excess of 1 million people), the Commandments are given in the second person singular. In other words, when it says "I am the Lord your God", "your" is in the singular form. (I am Moshe's God; I am Miriam's God; I am Zelda's God; I am Herb's God). Thus, even as the entire new nation is standing there hearing God's voice, each Commandment is given to each individual.
We can posit any number of reasons why this is so; however, I would guess the most reasonable answer is that, by doing so, God is expressing that each of us is individually responsible to observe the Commandments. If presented in the plural, then each person could conceivably argue that certain Commandments don't apply to him/her.
The story of the giving of the Ten Commandments and the understanding of the Commandments, themselves, can be very complicated. However, one short and simple message is that before we undertake to repair the world, we each have an obligation to do some inner considering and determine where we are, on a personal level, in this beautiful but complicated world of ours. Only after I have looked at myself and seen how well I have kept the Commandments, should I then feel licensed to start to look at what others are doing.
With regard to personal, thought, reflection, mindfulness, and spirituality, I'd like to share the following which was seen on the walls of Temple Israel, Natick, MA by my good friend Ed Finkel:
Happy Moments,
Praise God;
Difficult Moments,
Seek God;
Quiet Moments,
Worship God;
Painful Moments,
Trust God;
Every Moment,
Thank God.
Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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Rabbi Jay will be at the JCC on Tuesdays and will have office hours from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Drop in to chat (call the office to make sure he is in and not out on an emergency 609-492-4090) or make an appointment with him (973-865-9534).
This is also a good time to telephone the rabbi.
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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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The Ladies Annual Florida Reunion 
will take place on
Tuesday February 21st at 12:30 PM
at Angelo Elia, 16950 Jog Rd, Delray Beach
RSVP to Jackie Avondoglio
561-865-5888 or 908-531-6462
There will be a 3 course meal with beverage for $19 plus tip and tax.
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
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MOVIE SCHEDULE FOR THE WINTER
Saturday Nites
Movie 7:00 PM
Havdallah 6:45 PM
February 18 "Yentl"
March 4 "Crossing Delancey Street"
Havdallah 8:00 PM
March 18 "West Side Story"
Movie 8:30 PM
Havdallah 8:15 PM
April 1 "The Producers"
Movie 8:45 PM
Havdallah 8:30 PM
April 15 "Sound of Music"
Movie 9:00 PM
Havdallah 8:45 PM
April 29 "Young Frankenstein"
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
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COMMUNITY PURIM CARNVAL
Sunday March 12
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Congregation Ahavat Olam
Howell, NJ
see attached flyer for details
There are exciting games and activities for all ages
(wine tasting for the adults).
All of this is free of charge.
We are a part of Ocean County Jewish Federation, the coordinating organization.
Events like this need our full support and participation.
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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MORRIS L. SHAPIRO ENDOWMENT FUND
All organizations should have a substantial endowment fund to ensure 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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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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ADS FOR JCC BULLETIN
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Please contact the JCC Office (609-492-4090) if you would like to place an ad in the Bulletin
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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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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 FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL BULLETIN
with this link
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
rvalen
[email protected]
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or cut and paste:
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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2/17 - 2/24
Saturday
6:45 PM Havdallah
7:00 PM Movie: Yentl
MONDAY PRESIDENT'S DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
Tuesday
Florida Reunion
12:30 PM
Angelo Elia, Delray Beach FL
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SYNAGOGUE ACCESS
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Access to the synagogue during office hours can be had by pressing the buzzer at the front door or handicapped door.
For services, the synagogue doors will be locked after 8:00 PM on Friday night. Latecomers can be gain access by using the buzzer at the front entrance and handicapped entrance. On Saturday morning, the door will be locked at 9:00 AM for Torah Study with access by buzzer also from the front door or handicapped door. Please use buzzer at the handicapped entrance after 10:00 AM for Shabbat morning services. Access to the building on Sunday morning for Religious School is through the front door.
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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5:18 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
Personal and Public Connection to the Holy One - A Shema Primer
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