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A MESSAGE FROM RABBI JAY
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HAPPINESS BEGINS WITH HOW WE LIVE OUR LIVES
During my Rosh Hashanah sermon I discussed the 10 things our Jewish tradition provides for us to do in our daily lives to make us happier. The suggestions come from a prayer entitled "Eilu Devarim" which we read every day during morning services. (The prayer is on page 90/91 of the Mahzor).
I have gleaned this list from the prayer itself and The Happiness Prayer
By Rabbi Evan Moffic:
1)HONOR THOSE WHO GAVE YOU LIFE
2)BE KIND
3)KEEP LEARNING
4)INVITE OTHERS INTO YOUR LIFE
5)BE THERE WHEN OTHERS NEED YOU
6)CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES
7)SUPPORT YOURSELF AND OTHERS DURING TIMES OF LOSS
8)PRAY WITH INTENTION
9)FORGIVE
10) LOOK INSIDE THE TORAH AND YOURSELF AND COMMIT
As I requested on Rosh Hashanah tell me one of two things:
1) Search your memory and tell me why do you come to services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, or
2) Tell me what would make you happy.
Look for the full text of my sermons after Yom Kippur. Any questions or thoughts? Just email me at [email protected]
If we are looking for happiness let's start with one of the songs we sang on the first day of Rosh Hashanah:
 DON'T WORRY/ BE HAPPY
Here's a song for the New Year
I hope the time doesn't bring you fear
Don't worry, be happy
In every life we do some bad
Just say you're sorry, don't be sad
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry, be happy now
don't worry
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy
To repent won't cost you money,
Just dip your apples in some honey
Don't worry, be happy
You did a sin now say "ahl chait"
But for Yom Kippur you'll have to wait
Don't worry be happy
Don't worry, be happy now
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy
(Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy
SHABBAT SHALOM AND GEMAR CHATIMAH TOVAH (MAY YOU BE SEALED FOR GOOD)
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
5779
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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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 Rosh Hashanah at the JCC of LBI. There is no more beautiful picture than the doors of our beautiful building opened wide to welcome all. The sanctuary/social hall was filled to capacity with members and guests, families large and small, babies to seniors. Rabbi Jay delivered an interactive sermon on the first day of the holiday with a call to "Don't Worry Be Happy". On the second day, he spoke of Israel as well as conducted a thoughtful 9/11 memorial service.
The richness and energy of our hazzan Shalom Zachmy filled the building. As our President said, "I cannot wait to hear the Hazzan chant Kol Nidre."
Our new President, Michael Babst, spoke of his journey as a Jew and encouraged the congregation to support the JCC through this year's High Holiday Appeal (a letter with the speech and contribution card will be in the mail shortly). Terri Robinovitz lead a wonderful program for a sizeable group of children and her efforts are so appreciated. It was so special to see all of them on the bimah, which was dressed for the holiday with flowers donated by the Rosensweig Family.
Thank you to many for making the service go so smoothly. Kudos to Carole Nunberg for taking care of all reservations, tickets and seating, to Irene Babst who helped with greeting worshippers at the door, to Harold Farin and Stuart Pepose for serving as ushers, to Harris Weisel and Ira Morganthal our capable gabbiam. Thank you also to our staff for their work and support.
Yasher Koach to all those who had aliyahs and honors, to Mark Rosenthal and Aaron Lombardi for reading Torah, to Ira Morganthal and Stu Lehrer for chanting the Haftorahs.
The sounds of the shofar called to us: Shevarim, Teruah, Tekiah. Yasher Koach to our Baal Tekia (Shofar Caller) Don Pripstein and Shofar blowers Rabbi Jay and Stu Lehrer.
5779
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50/50 RAFFLE
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 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.
RAFFLE DRAWING IS AT BREAK THE FAST
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SISTERHOOD STUFF
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FEAST 5779
At the Center following Mincha & N'eilah
On Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018
$20 per person
Click on the attached form and send with your check payable to Sisterhood to:
KINGS GRANT
2 GOLF CLUB WAY
MARLTON, NJ 08053
Make checks payable to Sisterhood
Reservations are a must and check must be received by
September 12th. After that date the cost will be $25.00
per person. No exceptions
BREAK THE FAST FORM
ONEG SHABBAT
See this form to reserve a Friday nite for an Oneg Shabbat
SISTERHOOD
GIFT SHOP
Come visit the JCC Sisterhood Gift Shop
in the lobby
to purchase your holiday needs or for a special gift
SHOE BOX RECYCLING
SHOEBOX RECYCLING
PROGRAM
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CLICK:
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ONGOING JCC ACTIVITIES
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Wednesdays 12:30 - 4:00 PM
NO MAH JONGG 9/19
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FEDERATION FILM FESTIVAL
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Sunday October 14 - Sunday October 28
FOR DETAILS, LIST OF FILMS AND DATES AS WELL AS TRAILERS SEE:
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Jewish Cultural Group at Mirage Presents......
****And Here's To You...****
 "The Guthrie Brothers"
The greatest Simon & Garfunkel tribute band
PLUS A Delicious Deli Dinner
Thursday, October 11, 6:30 PM
Choices: Corn Beef, Pastrami, Turkey, Tuna or Egg Salad
$32.00 per person
Call Helen Gross (609) 607-0005
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BULLETIN ADS
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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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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.
Think about joining this program and helping the JCC to reap the benefits.
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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.
FOR HANDICAPPED ENTRANCE
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
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Mary Beth, Tony and Leslie
Office Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Marcie Deutsch, Computer Admin.
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Tony DeGregorio, Custodial Staff
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Michael Babst, President
VIEW THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER BULLETIN
with this link
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
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