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HIGH HOLIDAY TICKET INFORMATION
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Sanctuary seats are now sold out. Tickets are still available in the social hall.
Tickets and Honor assignments have been mailed out.
At this point, please contact Carole Nunberg with inquiries and reservations. 609-410-7649 or [email protected]
All checks and forms should continue to be sent to the JCC Office.
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A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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As I often say at our Shabbat Torah study class, each time I read a particular portion of the Torah I often see something I had not noticed before. When I look at a piece of Torah today I often will not walk away from it with the same thought I had last year, nor will this year's insight be the same as next year's. The fact that this happens helps to highlight Torah's unique ability to speak in many ways to those who are reading it.
Each time we open a Chumash, or unroll a scroll, we are invited into the Text as the person we are at that moment; it is as if the words are literally capable of morphing in meaning. This enables us to weave our continuing life experiences into the way that we encounter the Torah. What a gift it is that our central Text, while having been reduced to writing thousands of years ago, is not static. Instead it continues to unfold before us like a never-ending tapestry.
The message I see this year in Parashat Ki Tavo is simple and important given the time of year that we read it. You see, in this Torah portion Moses lists a series of curses and blessings. They are listed as "causatives: "If you do "A" you will be cursed; if you do "B" you will be cursed. But, if you do "X" you will be blessed; if you do "Y" you will be blessed.
The separate lists attach the receipt of the blessing or curse to what we say and/or do. More important than the individual blessings or curses; however, is the underlying message. Moses is telling us that it is our choice to do, speak or act in a certain way. Thus, we are in control. The lesson is that our God given free will always plays a role in our lives.
When we speak or act kindly, it is our choice. When we speak or act unkindly it, too, is our choice.
It is empowering to know that we have options, but it should be humbling as well.
We should exercise our free will in such a way that we will be blessed, but also in a way that we will bless others and be a blessing.
Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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RABBI'S NEW HOURS
Rabbi Jay will now be at his office at the JCC on TUESDAYS and will have office hours from 10:00 AM - Noon. 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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ONGOING ACTIVITIES
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MAH JONGG
EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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SISTERHOOD STUFF
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BREAK THE FAST
The Sisterhood will be preparing aBreak-The-Fast to be served immediately following Ma'ariv
on Yom Kippur
Reservations are required and may be made by calling
Carole Nunberg at 609-410-7649
$20 per person by September 20th / $25 per person after September 20.
SHOEBOX RECYCLING
PROGRAM
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CLICK:
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MEN'S CLUB
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Men's Club Reorganization Meeting
Sunday, September 17, 2017
at 10:00 am
Steering Committee members and
potential new members are invited to attend
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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The Jewish Cultural Group at Mirage Presents......
DIVAS DAMES & DELI
A fabulous evening of entertainment & dinner
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Doors Open at 6:15 PM Sharp
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OPEN THIS LINK TO THE FLYER
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18 MILE RUN
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45th Annual LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run
Sunday, October 8
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Holgate
The race is dedicated to the 11 Israeli athletes slain by terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics and the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
The JCC will volunteer at a water station in front of our building. Please let the office know if you want to volunteer on Oct.8 morning.
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FEDERATION FILM FESTIVAL
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON:
FILMS
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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RAFFLES
All members should have received their raffle tickets. Please help to make this project a success by purchasing tickets. Additional tickets are also available in the office.
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.
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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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 JULY/AUGUST 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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9/8 - 9/15
"Jerry Lewis - The Many Behind the Clown"
7:00 PM
Monday
Sisterood Book Discussion
10:30 AM
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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6:57 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
HERE IS A CALENDAR OF ALL CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
ON LBI FOR 5778
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
Friday,
September 8, 2017
8:00 PM
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Ki Tavo
(Deuteronomy 26:1 - 29:8)
Here is the Parshah
PARSHAH
Isaiah 60:1 - 60:22
Here is the Haftorah:
HAFTORAH
Rabbi Jay
Drop in Havdallah
8:30 PM
S'mores & More
Sunday, September 10
Daven on the Beach
CANCELLED DUE TO THE
DEUTSCH FUNERAL
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 September 8, 2017
Raymond Berman
Harry Bernstein
Naomi Chilton
Stephan Gubar*
Richard Kaplan
Michael Kolb
Clara Robinson
Israel Segal
Gertrude Lebovitz
Solomon Opatosky
Henry Pacharz*
Dora Price
Morris Shapiro
Lillian Cofsky
Willy Hupert
Harrie Kronenberg
William Seidler
David Corson
Pauline Ellis Cramer
Beatrice Ferber*
Eli Golden*
Paula Polishook
Betty Pomerantz
Jeffrey Chairnoff
Jack Estes
Charles Kaplan
Alan Kronenberg
Belle Meisler
Julia Herman*
Jimmy Kagel
Jack Lang
Anne Millstein
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovingly enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.
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HIGH HOLIDAYS
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 The High Holidays are just around the corner. We hope you will be joining us for services.
Please send your ticket order to the JCC office as soon as possible and let us know if you want to have an honor since we will be assigning honors prior to the holiday. Here is the form for ticket orders and honors: HIGH HOLIDAYS
Names to be included in the Book of Remembrance, which is distributed at Yiskor on Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot, are due by September 13. Here is the form for your convenience REMEMBRANCE
Saturday evening, September 16
Selichot
Thursday, September 21
1st Day Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 22
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 29
Kol Nidre
Saturday, September 30
Yom Kippur
 The Sisterhood will be preparing aBreak-The-Fast to be served immediately following Ma'ariv
on Yom Kippur
Reservations are required and may be made by calling
Carole Nunberg at 609-410-7649
$20 per person by September 20th / $25 per person after September 20.
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CONGREGATION
NEWS
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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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KIDDUSHES
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Contact Lynn Berkowitz
through the office 609-492-4090
for information about
sponsoring a Kiddush
SEE NEW DONATION & MENU:
BE A CONTRIBUTING
SPONSOR OF A KIDDUSH IN THE SUCCAH
THIS YEAR
FOR $72.00
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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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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 ONEG SPONSOR ONEG SUMMER CALENDAR CALENDAR HIGH HOLIDAYS RESERVATIONS ROLL OF REMEMBRANCE REMEMBRANCE KIDDUSH SPONSOR KIDDUSH |
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