DEAR FRIENDS,
It is so good to see our members and friends return to the area for the summer season. Our year-round folks have been keeping everything going this winter and we are forever grateful for that.
There have been some additions to the building which add to the beauty and meaning of our Center.
These stunning works of art now adorn the west wall of the Social Hall. The work of Smadar Livne, award-winning artist born in Israel, the paintings are mixed media acrylic on canvas. Blending photography and imagination, subtle messages are painted on each piece, and require time for observation and reflection. Thank you to our anonymous donor for this special contribution to our Center and to our Architecture Art and Artifacts Committee for their guidance.
As you enter the Center kitchen, a lovely plaque in commemoration of long time Sisterhood President, Vivian Fitts, welcomes you. Thanks to all those who donated towards this wonderful remembrance.
We have lots of great programs planned for this summer. Our two-page calendar will be available at the Welcome Back Brunch on Sunday, June 5. By the way, please call the office to make your reservation.
Our first Shabbat on the Beach is scheduled for June 2nd at 6:00 PM at the Beach in Loveladies, just south of St. Clare Church. The first in the series of documentaries, "Body and Soul: An American Bridge," is scheduled for Sunday, June 11 at 7:00 PM. The film is also being screened at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC. Zumba classes begin on June 22nd and Drop in Havdallah starts June 17th.
Many thanks to those who responded to the Ad Journal campaign. We reached our goal of $10,000 and more. Please get your reservations in for the Gala on June 25th. It should we a wonderful evening.
Click here to read the May issue of the Ocean County Jewish Journal: JOURNAL which features an article by Rabbi Jay and articles about our Gala and our three Bat Mitzvah girls. Thanks to Arlene Schragger for get our story out there.
I look forward to seeing you at our various activities. It should be a wonderful summer.
ROSE VALENTINE
PRESIDENT
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A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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This week we begin the book of Numbers and the Torah portion begins with God telling Moses to take a census. A census can be taken for many reasons, but it is pretty clear that this one is taken as a means of determining how many men are available for the upcoming battles that God anticipates the Israelites will be involved in as they wander the desert and when they enter the land of Canaan. It must have been a bit disconcerting for the people to consider the prospects of battle from their weakened position as former slaves. It is sad to note that war and conflict has simply been a part of human existence forever. But as we say, God willing all is well that ends well; and it never hurts to have God on your side.
The above, very brief summary having been established, it is propitious that we read this Torah portion this week. It is a good time to take our own census of sorts. In the last few months we have been an active community. Let's look at a short list:
- We had our community Seder hosted by Sisterhood with well-attended Passover services,
- Through the winter months we have had Friday night services, Torah Study and Saturday morning services.
- We had a series of movies on Saturdays after Shabbat.
- We had an interfaith service, in which over 130 people participated, that featured a sermon by Pastor Roy Minnix, song selections by the Island Singers, and an Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Sisterhood with delicious desserts.
- We have had the Bat Mitzvahs of Thea Rosenzweig and Meghan Doctor.
- Next week, in addition to a full complement of Shavuot services.
- This summer, among other things, we will have the Bat Mitzvah of Zoey Brown, A Baby naming for Sienna Eve Cooper, an Auf Ruf for Aaron Tepper and Tricia Thomas and then their wedding, and the Bat Mitzvah of Alexa Daley.
- We will be having our Five N' Thrive N Anniversary Gala on June 25th which will honor the Herb and Selma Shapiro, Edd Dreyfus, Sherry Fruchterman, and Jeffrey Shapiro.
- We will have a Three Female Cantors concert, and two concerts by Bart Shatto.
- We will be having a speaker from The Technion and a Men's Club Brunch featuring A speaker from CAMERA.
- We will be having a series of documentaries.
- I will be teaching a class on Jewish Ethics, a class on Jewish Wisdom, and a class to teach the Jewish prayer service
- We will be having a Coffee House featuring the music of Carl Steinberg.
- In addition, we will be having our full complement of Havdallah services, Beach services, Bazaars, Mah Jongg, etc!
- Through the entire year, the building is chock full of people, learning, praying, singing, cooking, and spending precious time together.
Our blessings continue.
This is truly a census to bring joy to the Senses. We are amazingly busy for a synagogue on an Island whose prime time is the summer. Kol Hakavod to everyone who has been involved in making all of the above happen. A community is only as strong as the folks who become involved.
My hope and prayer is that we each feel empowered to become a part of the census. If there is programming that anyone would like considered, or subjects that you would like to learn, please reach out to me, or let someone on the Board know. The opportunities and possibilities are limitless.
Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
SHAVUOT SERVICES
Tuesday night, May 30th
Erev Shavuot
7:30 - 8:00 Services followed by cheesecake dessert and a study of "What Really Happened at Sinai" led by Rabbi Jay
Wednesday morning, May 31st
9:30 AM
Thursday morning, June 1
9:30 AM
Yiskor will be recited.
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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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THE WEEK THAT WAS.....
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Mitzvah Day was sunny with moderate temperature - just a perfect day to plant and clean up around the Center property.
Thank you to all who participated in the planting and the baking:
Howard Fruchterman, Fred Schragger, Arlene Schragger, Sam Sisenwine, Jeri Riffle, Ben Riffle, Sue Davis, Dan Valentine, Cliff Farin, Jody Brusilow, Lynne Berkowitz, Joel, Jenna Marcy, Kevin Marcy and Erica Marcy.
Special thank you to Howard Fruchterman for selecting the lovely plantings.
GAN CREW
 Now that the property is beautifully planted, we need volunteers to keep our beds weed free and the flowers watered. Under the leadership of Howard Fruchterman we have formed a Gan (Garden) Crew. Volunteers have already volunteered for a week (or 2) to be responsible for watering and weeding beginning on Monday June 5. The following folks have already signed up to be part of the "crew".
Howard Fruchterman-5/28
Rudy Valentine-6/4
Don Paris-6/11
Fred Schragger-6/18
Richard Morgan-6/25
Dave Butler-7/2
Arnie Galer-7/9
Barry Goldman-7/16
Cliff Farin-7/23
Sam Sisenwine-7/30
Mike Babst-8/6
Diane Hoffman-8/13
Lynn Berkowitz-8/20
Bob Block-8/27
Howard Fruchterman-9/10
Still open-9/3
We are thinking about planting a vegetable garden on the parsonage property. If there is anyone who would like to tend it, please call Rose at 973-632-0913.
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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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JUNE ACTIVITIES AT THE JCC
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Friday, June 2
Shabbat on the Beach
6:00 PM
in Loveladies
Sunday, June 4
WELCOME BACK BRUNCH
10:00 AM
provided by the Sisterhood
No Charge
CALL THE JCC OFFICE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
609-492-4090
FIRST OF THE 5 SUMMER DOCUMENTARY FILMS
Sunday, June 11th
7:00 PM
"Body and Soul: An American Bridge"
The story of one of the
most popular songs in the
jazz repertoire, BODY
AND SOUL: AN AMERICAN
BRIDGE illustrates
the complex musical
interplay between Jewish
and African-American cultures
Future Films:
Sunday, July 9th at 7:00 - Broadway Musicals, a Jewish Legacy
Sunday, August 20th at 7:00 - There are Jews Here"
Sunday, September 10th at 7:00 - Jerry Lewis: The Man behind the Clown
Sunday, October 1st at 7:00 - Monsieur Mayonnaise
SUMMER
BOOK CLUB
Monday, June 19
10:30 PM
Book: Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman.
Future Dates (Mondays)
July 17
August 14
September 11
ZUMBA BEGINS JUNE 22
Monday/Thursday/Friday
9:00 PM
GALA EVENT
"Five 'N Thrivin" Gala Event
in the JCC Social Hall
and Builders:
Edd Dreyfus, Sherry Fruchterman & Jeffrey Shapiro
Please join us for a wonderful evening of celebration. Reservations are due on June 4.
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FEDERATION EVENTS
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 Please Join Jewish Federation of Ocean County for Father's and Jewish Heritage Day - Sunday, June 18, 2017, 1:05 pm at the Blue Claws Game.
Special discounted price of $10 for tickets.
Let's make this a VERY SPECIAL Father's
and Jewish Heritage Day!!!
Kosher food will be available, as well as games
and special treats.
DETAILS, CLICK ON THIS:
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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 MAY/JUNE 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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5/26 - 6/2
Wed.
Mah jongg
12:30 - 4:00 PM
See JCC Calendar:
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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7:56 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
Friday,
Rabbi's Talk:
"Facts About Our Unified Jerusalem"
ONEG SHABBAT
sponsored by
PHYLLIS & SAM SISENWINE
"Wishing everyone a great summer
at the JCC"
ROSE & RUDY VALENTINE
in honor of the 18th birthday
of their grandchildren
Jenna Lyn & Griffin Ilan Valentine
Torah Portion
Barmidbar
( Numbers 1:1 - 4:20)
Here is the Parshah
Hosea 2:1 - 2:22
Here is the Haftorah:
Rabbi Michael Jay
In celebration of Shavuot,
services will be held on
Tuesday night
May 30 at 7:30 PM
followed by des
sert
and a study session
Wednesday morning
May 31 at 9:30 AM
Thursday morning
June 1st at 9:30 AM
Yizkor will be recited
SHABBAT ON THE BEACH
Friday, June 2
6:00 PM
Loveladies
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.
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YAHRZEITS
FOR NEXT WEEK
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These names will be read at services on May 26, 2017
Blanche Lambert*
Sophia Dobrow
Ruth Friedman*
Adele Graboyes
Wilma Lang*
Michael Weinman
Shirley Guttman Frankfurt*
Abraham Fruchtman*
Leah Jacobs*
Harry J. Luterman
Hyman Rubin
Bob Shrank
Mini Starr*
Leo Wasserman
Fay Baker*
Abe Bernstein
Ruth Brill*
Shirley Rosner
Ethel Lenkowsky
Albert Rosenfeld*
Ike Schwaff*
Irene Epstein
Harry Kotler
Kate Alexander
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovingly enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.
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CONGREGATION
NEWS
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We mourn the loss
of
Dr. Sigmund "Ben" Kahn
husband of Joanne
and uncle of
Howard & Paula Hait
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday at 10:00 AM
at Platt Chapel in Cherry Hill NJ
"May God remember forever our dear ones who have gone to their eternal rest. May they be at one with the One who is life eternal. May the beauty of their lives shine for evermore, and may our lives always bring honor to their memory."
DEBORAH ESTES
daughter of Ilene & Eric Estes
granddaughter of Marilyn Alexander
who received a
Master of Science in
Health Care Management
SHARE YOUR NEWS
CONTACT:
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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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
Sponsorship 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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SISTERHOOD STUFF
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 WELCOME BACK BRUNCH
Sunday, June 4
10:00 AM
Call the office to make your reservation
SISTERHOOD KICK-OFF
MEETING
Wednesday, June 14th
10:00 AM
609-492-4090
Sponsor an
Oneg Shabbat
and Share the Joy of Shabbat!
Dates Available
June 16, 23, 30, 2017
July 7, 21, 28, 2017
August 4, 25, 2017
September 1, 2017
SEE THIS FORM TO RESERVE A DATE:
SHOEBOX RECYCLING
PROGRAM
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CLICK:
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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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ACME & SHOPRITE SCRIP
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We have scrip available from ACME as well as ShopRite. You can help the JCC of LBI earn free money by using these $25 gift
cards when you shop at these stores. Scrip is now available at the JCC office and in Barnegat with Jeri Riffle (609-290-9135).
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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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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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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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