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 The Jewish Community Center of LBI
E-Letter
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February 10, 2017
14 Shevat 5777
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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 NO LATER than Feb 16th.
There will be a 3 course meal with beverage for $19 plus tip and tax.
Menu
*Mixed Green Salad Or Minestrone Soup
*Choice of
Chicken Marsala
Herb Roasted Salmon
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chopped Chef Salad
*Gelato
*Iced Tea, Soda, Coffee
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A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT.....OF EGYPT
(Originally published in 2012/5773)
Our tradition seems to love couching things in triplicates. It is a tradition that gives us "Kohens, Levites, and Yisrael's"; it is a tradition that gives us "Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh"; it is a tradition that gives us three matzoth stacked on the Seder table. This three-in-a-row pattern could have no meaning, or it could have several meanings. I have taught that one of the purposes of this tradition could be to tell us that every moment is comprised of the "past, present, and future".
Torah's love of connecting past, present, and future is beautifully illustrated in Parashat Beshallach. At the beginning of the Parasha we are told that as the Israelites were leaving Egypt, Moshe took Joseph's bones with him. Joseph represents the past and the promise of a future and Moshe has a keen sense of the importance of this.
Near the end of the Parasha, Moshe speaks to Joshua and tells him to choose some men to do battle with Amalek. Indeed, this is the first time that Joshua is mentioned in the Torah. As we all know, Joshua will ultimately be appointed Moshe's successor and he will lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Joshua represents the future.
Everything in between the point where Moshe retrieves Joseph's bones, in the beginning, and where Joshua is mentioned in the end, the vast narrative of the Parasha, represents the present.
The present is the fulcrum that balances the past with the future. Joseph's bones don't need to be retrieved in order to leave Egypt. God does not command it, and yet Moshe feels compelled to disinter Joseph's bones and bring the past with him; to sanctify it. Joshua does not need to be named as the field General, and yet he is pointed out. He is pointed out because the future, and knowing that there is a future, is important. The Rabbis, too, understood the need to connect past, present, and future. Just look at the Amidah. Its content runs from an acknowledgement of our past as exhibited in the first paragraph by mentioning the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, to requests for a future redemption. Much of the rest of the Amidah deals with issues of the day.
Everything that we do today is infused with the past just as it will have an impact on our future. Tradition meets continuity in the present. This is Torah's lesson. Amen. Amen. Amen.
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 WEEK THAT WAS....
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It's February on LBI and on the Mainland but it was a busy weekend at the JCC of LBI.
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| Lily Thomas with her soon -to-be grandparents Carl & Elyse Tepper |
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Friday night a group from the various 55 & over communities in the area got together for a lovely Meet & Greet before services.
Our Saturday morning service was well attended. Dr. Steve Kelsen chanted his bar mitzvah haftorah and Lily Thomas was welcomed as a new member of the Children of Israel.
Saturday, our movie nite brought out a nice crowd to watch and laugh together at the classic "Blazing Saddles." Finally on Saturday morning the newly formed Tefillin Club joined the Religious School to lay tefillin together and participate in "World Wide Wrap" when congregations throughout the world were encouraged to teach others how to put on tefillin.
Thank you to Jody Brusilow, Joyce Fields and Lynn Berkowitz for providing hospitality for all these events.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
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Sunday, our Religious School students made trees to celebrate Tu B'Shevat and shared with Rabbi Jay what they learned about the holiday. Thanks Mrs. B. for all you do for our children.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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2/10 - 2/17
Sunday
10:00 AM
Gabbai Class
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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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5:10 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
Tu B'Shevat:
Trees, Miracles, Humans, and Torah
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