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A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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In this week's Torah portion, Naso, we are presented with the Priestly blessing that we still use today when blessing our children and our community. At Numbers 6:22-27 it says:
The Lord spoke to Moses: Speak to Aaron and his sons: Thus shall you bless the people of Israel. Say to them:
The Lord bless you and protect you!
The Lord deal kindly and graciously with you!
The Lord bestow His favor upon you and grant you peace!
Thus they shall link My name with the people of Israel, and I will bless them.
The blessing itself is very interesting. Though the it was originally intended for the Kohanim (Priests) to say to the community, it is written in the singular form. The intention is that the blessing is given not to the group, but to each individual present.
G-d is consistently looking for direct connection; the Holy one is seeking relationship with each of us.
I think that there is a lesson here. If G-d is seeking individual relationships with each of us, perhaps the message is that we should be seeking personal relationships with folks in our communities. If the holy one seeks connection, how much more so should we seek to connect.
What if we replaced the word "Lord" where it appears in the blessing with "May I"
May I bless you and protect you!
May I deal kindly and graciously with you!
May I bestow my favor upon you and grant you peace!
If each of us sought to bring blessing, protection, graciousness, favor and peace, to those we meet, what a different world we would live in. What better (holier) communities we would live in.
Strong communities are built one relationship at a time. Strong communities exist when each individual takes it upon himself or herself to reflect back that image of G-d in Whom we are all created. May it happen in our time.
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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JUNE ACTIVITIES AT THE JCC
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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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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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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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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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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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6/2 - 6/9
Sunday
Welcome Back Brunch
10:00 AM
Wednesday
Mah jongg
12:30 - 4:00 PM
See JCC Calendar:
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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8:01 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
Friday,
June 2, 2017
6:00 PM
Rabbi's Talk
"What is a Sanctuary?"
SHABBAT
ON THE BEACH
Loveladies
Just south of St. Clare Church
No 8:00 PM
Torah Portion
Naso
( Numbers 4:21 - 7:89)
Here is the Parshah
Judges 13:2 - 13:25
Here is the Haftorah:
HAFTORAH
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 June 2, 2017
Isaac Freedman
Jacob Shaer
Rose Shaer
Sidney Denbo
Harry Sobelsky
Gertrude Miller
Eve Robinson
Terry Shapiro
Lena Sobelsky
Anna Gubar*
Edward Oertell
Jeanne Paris
Jennie Schlanger*
Leo Baron
Morris Brounstein
Sadie Chalek
Bernard Diamond
Jenny Kessler
Diane Korn
Ida Schreiber
Avram Shatz
David Cohen
William Feather*
George Sesso
Jessica Tara Fields
Celie Nelson
Samuel Starr*
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovingly enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.
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CONGREGATION
NEWS
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KOURTNEY POWITZ
her graduation from Ocean County College and acceptance to the Savannah School of Art & Design
JENNA POWITZ
on her high school graduation and acceptance to University of Florida, Gainsville
The girls are the daughters of
Melanie &
Mitchell Powitz
and grandaughters of
Eileen & Steve Powitz
Andy Schwing is pictured with his parents Fred & Karen at the Southern Regional High School Awards Dinner where he was awarded 10 scholarships. He will be attending Stockton University this Fall.
WELCOME BACK FROM
ISRAEL
Kayla & Zack Lombardi
at Rosh Hanikra
as part of their Solomon Schechter
school trip
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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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, 2017
August 4, 2017
September 1, 2017
7/28 AND 8/15
ARE NOW FILLED AND UNAVAILABLE
SEE THIS FORM TO RESERVE A DATE:
SHOEBOX RECYCLING
PROGRAM
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CLICK:
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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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WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE MEMBERSHIP FORMS MEMBERSHIP PAVERS: PAVERS TREE OF LIFE TREE JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD AD JOURNAL FORM AD JOURNAL KIDDISH SPONSOR KIDDISH FORM ONEG SPONSOR ONEG |
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The Jewish Community Center of LBI 
