Jewish Community Center of 
Long Beach Island
E-Letter
March 15, 2019
8 Adar II 5779
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PURIM
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Hamentashen Baking
Next week is Purim, and we would like to start making this a yearly tradition. If you are down on the island, or feel like taking a nice Sunday ride, please join us at the JCC on LBI at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Come on down and join the fun in making Hamentashen; we will party as we roll. It'a a fun thing for both gals and guys and especially for our kids and grand kids.
Please call the office if you can help
609-492-4090.
These delicious Hamentashen will be served at our
Pizza, Pasta and Purim Dinner
followed by an inventive reading of the Megillah on
Wednesday March 20th at 6:00 PM.
Come in costume and get a prize!! Contact the office to make a reservation 609-492-4090 or click on this link
JCC OFFICE. Dinner is $10.00 per person, $20.00 per family. Hope to see you there.
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A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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When I was a kid, Purim was a "balagan" (Hebrew for a crazy mess). We were dressed in old Halloween costumes, or cheapish costumes of Mordecai, Haman, or Esther. We listened to the Megillah and yelled "Boo" and twisted our groggers every time we heard Haman's name. There was so much noise that it was actually impossible to hear the Megillah. We ate Hamantaschen and candy and ran around like the little "Vilde Chayas" (wild animals) we were. It was noisy, hot, and crowded. In short, for a kid, it was the best time.
As an adult, our Purim celebration was no less of a balagan, but it was focused on getting Sammi (our daughter) dressed and ready to hear the Megillah and waive her Grogger, and eat Hamantaschen.
With Purim coming this coming Wednesday evening, here is a quick review. The holiday has four main Mitzvot:
1) The reading of the Megillah
2) The festive Purim meal
3) Sending gifts
4) Gifts to the poor
Luckily, all of these Mitzvot (and more) will be covered at our PPPP - Purim Pizza Pasta Party on Wednesday evening. In addition to good food and fresh baked Hamantashen, if you dress in a costume you will have a chance to win a prize! The Megillah reading will be fun and interactive. Memories are certain to be created.
A 5th Mitzvah for Purim is simply to be happy and have fun. Join us and you will be guaranteed to smile. I hope to see you at 6:00 pm. The cost is $15.00 per person or $30.00 per family.
Below is a brief summary of the story of Purim. As always, if you have questions or comments, please feel free to email me or to call me.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Purim Sameach - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
The summarized plot and themes of "the whole Megillah."
The Purim story is the Book of Esther; which is a part of the Ketuvim or Writings (also called the Hagiographa), the third section of Tanakh [the Hebrew Bible]. An outline of the Purim story follows:
- King Ahasuerus dethrones Queen Vashti after she refuses to do his bidding.
- Esther (A Jewish woman who has not divulged her Jewish identity) is crowned queen after winning a beauty contest.
- Mordecai (Esther's uncle) uncovers a plot to kill the king and reports it.
- [King Ahasuerus promotes Haman, making him more powerful than all the other officials.]
- Mordecai refuses to bow before Haman (which, it turns out, is not a smart decision)
Haman seeks to destroy all of the Jews after his run-in with Mordecai.
- Mordecai appeals to Esther to save her people. At first she refuses, but Mordecai convinces her that it is her destiny. Esther approaches King Ahasuerus and invites him and Haman to a banquet.
- Mordecai is honored for having saved the king's life. Esther entertains the king and Haman, and invites them to a second banquet.
- Esther pleads for her people at the second banquet. She accuses Haman.
- The king grants Esther's request and condemns Haman to die on the gallows that he built for the Jews.
- The Jews defend themselves throughout Persia [against those following out the earlier decree to destroy the Jews].
- The holiday of Purim is established and Mordecai advances to a position of importance.
The Book of Esther describes the life and lot of the Jewish people throughout history in an alien and hostile world. Our continuing story is one in which evil people attempt to harm us or destroy us and we must use all of our energy and wit to protect ourselves and our mission, which is to make this world a better place.
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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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CUBA HERE WE COME
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Join Rabbi Michael Jay
and
The Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island's
"People to People" Cuba Mission
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE THE ITINERARY AND OTHER DETAILS: CUBA MISSION
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COMMUNITY SEDER
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Saturday, April 20, 2019
6:00 PM
Interactive Seder led by Rabbi Michael Jay
Adults:
$40
Children 13 - 18:
$25
Children under 13
free of charge
Contact the JCC Office to make your reservation
609-492-4090
or click on this link
JCC OFFICE
If you can help with the set up. contact Irene Babst, Seder Coordinator
856-904-5145
or click on this link
IRENE
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MIRIAM'S SEDER
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The women of BethAm Shalom and Congregation Sha'arey Ha-Yam cordially invite the ladies of the JCC of LBI to join them for the third annual Miriam's Seder on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6 PM at BETH AM SHALOM, 1235 NJ-70, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701.
For further information feel free to reach out to Fran Gimpel at 732-657-7120.
See the attached flyer for details: MIRIAM'S SEDER
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PARTNERING WITH THE LBI LIBRARY
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We join the Library for a most interesting program in honor of Women's History Month.
"Women, Feminism, and Islam"
Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library
217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, NJ 08008
Speaker:
Dr. Sylvia Chan-Malik, Assistant Professor in the Departments of American and Women's and Gender Studies at Rutgers University.
How often do you hear the words "Islam" and "feminism" together? Perhaps a better question is - how often should you hear those two words together? Stereotypes and perspectives about Islam sometimes include the notion of the "Poor Muslim Woman" and do not acknowledge any developments in feminism or political activism. In this session, the common notion of the oppression of Islamic women and the movement of Islamic feminism as well as a general discussion of gender and women's rights will help participants further their understanding of Islam and feminism.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library and the Jewish Community Center of LBI.
This program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
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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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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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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
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Mary Beth, Tony and Leslie
Office Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Tony DeGregorio, Custodial Staff
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Michael Babst, President
VIEW THE FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL BULLETIN
with this link
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
"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:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jewish-Community-Center-of-Long-Beach-Island/345647489300?ref=br_tf
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NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
3/8/19 - 3/15/19
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Sunday
Hamentashen Bake
10:00 AM
Wednesday
Pizza, Pasta and Purim
6:00 PM
Click here for JCC Calendar:
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Friday
March 15, 2019
6:45 PM
(So. Ocean
County NJ)
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
March 15, 2019
Services
7:00 PM
Rabbi's Talk:
A Positively Purim Primer
Shabbat Zachor
"Sabbath Remembrance"
is the Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. Deuteronomy 25:17-19, describing the attack by Amalek, is
recounted. There is a tradition from the Talmud that Haman, the antagonist of the Purim story, was descended from Amalek. The portion that is read includes a commandment to r
emember the attack by Amalek.
SATURDAY
March 16, 2019
Torah Study
9:00 AM
Services
10:00 AM
Vayikra
(Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26)
Special Maftir
Deuteronomy 25:17 -19
Torah Readers:
Aaron Lombardi
Rabbi Jay
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 March 15, 2019
Gerson Brasch*
Florence Marmon
Morris Uniglicht
Sheldon Kanis
Barney Linderman
Dave Oxfeld
Samuel Weinberg
Bertha Bitton
Gertrude Fitts
Vivian Fitts*
Mae Lazar
Hannah Dudkin
Phyllis Fisch
Harry Kolsby*
Ida Plotkin
Herman Reif
Stella Reif
Anna Robin*
Bessie Swaff*
Jacob Axilbund
Adele Linderman
Hannah Beck*
Herbert Buchalter
David Friedenberg
Jonah Herszenberg
Sidney Schlanger
PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW WHEN YOU WILL NEED A MINYAN TO SAY KADDISH.
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovely enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.
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CONGREGATION
NEWS
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SHARE YOUR NEWS
AND PICTURES
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,
Debby Schweighardt
if you are in need of assistance or if you know of a JCC member
that needs our help.
973-634-5349
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SPONSOR A KIDDUSH
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We are proud to announce the establishment of the
Zena Jay Kiddush Fund
in memory of Rabbi Jay's mother
Those who want to sponsor a kiddish or would like to donate to the fund, can contact the office at 609-492-4090
For information about
sponsoring a Kiddush
SEE DONATION & MENU:
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SISTERHOOD STUFF
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TO SPONSOR AN ONEG SHABBAT ON ANY FRIDAY EVENING, PLEASE CONTACT
JODY BRUSILOW
AT 610-745-4006.
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CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE JCC
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The JCC is a beautiful place to celebrate a milestone: wedding, anniversary, baby naming, birthday.
Contact the office for further information. 609-492-4090
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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SEND ONE OF OUR TRIBUTES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF
PAVERS
Inscribe a paver at the front entrance to the building
See form for your order:
PAVERS
We will be taking orders for pavers to be put in this Spring. Please contact Diane Hoffman with your order or with any questions:
TREE OF LIFE
Add a leaf (leaves) to our beautiful Tree of Life located in the Social Hall. See the order form here: TREE OF LIFE
Bronze Leaf $90
Silver Leaf $126
Gold :Leaf $180
ENDOWMENT FUND
Join Herb and Selma Shapiro z'l to help assure the continuity of our JCC, and our ability to continue providing a full-service congregation to serve the Jewish people of the area.
A donation of at least $50,000 to the endowment fund will allow the donor to name one of the funds as the donor wishes. All such name funds will be joined together to be part of the endowment fund portfolio.
Judith & Donald Pripstein have joined the Shapiros with a $50,000 donation and have established The Pripstein Family Endowment Fund.
All members are encouraged to help this important effort by contributing to this fund whether as a specific named fund, or as a general donation.
Your gift to the fund can be sent to the JCC Office. Please mark your check accordingly.
YAHRZEIT PLAQUES
Space is available for memorial plaques on the yahrzeit boards in the Sanctuary. Here is the order form: PLAQUES
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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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| DOCUMENTS AND LINKS |
| JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!! LATEST BULLETIN: BULLETIN WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE MEMBERSHIP FORMS MEMBERSHIP PAVERS: PAVERS TREE OF LIFE TREE YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD |
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