Jewish Community Center o f   
Long Beach Island

E-Letter

 

November 2, 2018
26 Cheshvan  
 

 

 



 

JCC the Place to Be

#SHOW UP FOR SHABBAT
BE PART OF SOLIDARITY SHABBAT

The best way to combat the darkness of hate is with the light of love.  We can begin to heal the broken world with the love of self, the love of others, the love of community, the love of tradition, and the love of God. 

This Shabbat let the JCC of LBI provide the light and the love; let us respond to the hate and violence with love and unity. The Jewish Community is calling on both Jews and Non-Jews to fill synagogues this coming weekend to honor the 11 victims of the horrific attack on Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh.
 
Join us at the JCC of LBI on Friday evening at 7:00 pm and Saturday morning at 10:00 am, and #showupforshabbat.  If you need a space to think, to pray, to be in community - come join us. Jews and non-Jews, regular synagogue attendees, and those who have never set foot in a synagogue before. Whether for 5 minutes or for the entire service, ALL ARE WELCOME.  Refreshments will be served.

If you cannot get to LBI, please attend a synagogue that is near where you will be.



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Contents
A Message from the Rabbi
Kol Hakavod
Hanukah Bazaar NEW
Women's Study Group NEW
Sisterhood Stuff
Bulletin Ads
Name Badges
Text Blast Sign Up
Acme & Shoprite Scrip
Service Schedule
Congregation News
Yahrzeits for Next Week
Sponsor a Kiddish
Celebrate a Milestone
Giving Opportunities
TD Affinity Program
Documents & Links
A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI

How appropriate it is that on this week when we are coming to grips with the murder of 11 Jews, who were killed simply because they were Jews, that we should be reading of the death of Sarah and Abraham, the first Jewish mother and father to give birth to a Jewish child. Each, and all, of us have connection to that first birth.
 
No matter how we draw our family trees, or how we connect ourselves to this ancient tradition of ours, or how we practice our Judaism, we each have Abraham and Sarah's DNA in us. Even the person who chooses to become Jewish is given a Jewish name and called the child of Abraham and Sarah. We are each, literally or metaphorically, descendants of Sarah and Abraham and their child, Isaac.
 
This ability to trace our lineage and to know from whence we came immutably connects us deeply to each other. Thus the death of a Jew is mourned by each of us. And the murder of eleven of our own is unbearable.
 
Whether we are regular attendees of Services, or whether we attend only on the High Holidays, or whether we have only been in a Synagogue once in our life, the 11 Pittsburgh martyrs are us. Like us, they were sitting in their pews, praying, or talking, or singing, or meditating, or wondering when services would end.
 
I read about the victims for whom the first four funerals were held on Tuesday. They included:
                                                                       
Jerry Rabinowitz, a doctor, who treated gay AIDS patients from the beginning of the epidemic.  He was remembered for his eminent skill and humanity for all those who suffered at the hands of this terrible disease.

Cecil and David Rosenthal, brothers, who faced their personal challenges in life with the greatest of warmth and love.  They relied on each other. They did everything together.  They were the first faces worshipers at Tree of Life synagogue saw every Shabbat morning.

Daniel Stein, former president and leader of the community, remembered as a devoted grandfather, father, husband.

They were leaders, each in their own way.  They were beloved. They were needed. They were us.
 
Like us, I am certain their lives were imperfect. Like us, they had good days and bad days. They included a healer, two people who welcomed others and made them smile, and a congregational leader and family man. We can define them by the good they brought to the world. Go to any synagogue on Shabbat, look to your left or to your right, or in the mirror, and you will see them. We share tradition, we share community, we share goodness, and we share Abraham and Sarah.
 
One thing is for certain; the victims did good in this world. And how could they not do good? Rashi tells us that our common mother, Sarah, was exceedingly good her whole life.
 
I have been grappling with what to write for this Shabbat message, since I first learned in horror that people were killed last Shabbat simply because they were Jewish.
 
I have come up with three responses. The first is that each of us needs to keep doing good in this world. The Talmud tells us in a number of places that, "Gemilut Chasidim", deeds of kindness and love make us better people and makes the world a better place. We are also told in Pirkei Avot that one of the necessary qualities required in order to acquire Torah is that one must have a "Lev Tov", a good heart.
 
The second response is that we each should make a decision to come to Shabbat services at least once in the next few weeks. the Talmud provides a list of activities that will do us good now and in the future. One of those prescribed activities is prayer.   I am a big believer in the fact that each of us should express our Judaism in a way that is comfortable for us and that, for many, attending services is not a preferred form of expression. I would say that, inasmuch as Jewish lives were taken while they were in Synagogue, it would be a great statement to the world, and to the memory of those who were murdered, to make it a point to attend services.
 
Finally, I would recommend that we each take steps to "Do Jewish". There is power in lighting Shabbat candles or saying the blessing over wine, or Challah. We are strengthened when we visit a Jewish museum. Our lives are improved when we take a class, or read a book, with a Jewish topic.
 
We are the children of Abraham and Sarah, a couple who changed the world and made it a better place. Despite the troubles in the world we must continue the story that they told, and the stories that the victims in the Tree of Life congregation told.
 
Do good, Do Jewish, attend Shabbat services, heal, make others laugh, and be a leader in making this world a better place.
 
With sadness and hope for renewal, I offer wishes for a Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
 
 
KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN

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

 

SISTERHOOD CHANUKAH BAZAAR

WOMEN'S STUDY GROUP

WOMEN'S STUDY GROUP
Sunday, November 1810:30 -12:00 Noon
Light breakfast
Subject: 
What was Sarah doing while Abraham was binding Isaac?
SISTERHOOD STUFF


SISTERHOOD
 GIFT SHOP

Come visit the JCC Sisterhood Gift Shop 
in the lobby
to purchase your judaica needs or for a special gift


BULLETIN ADS

Please contact the JCC Office (609-492-4090) if you would like to place an ad in the Bulletin
NAME BADGES

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

TEXT BLAST SIGN UP

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 (jccoflbi@gmail.com) 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. 

ACME & SHOPRITE SCRIP



Scrip is 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.

Contact the office at 609-492-4090
 
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

web site: www.jccoflbi.org  
  
 OFFICE HOURS:     
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 
from 9:00 - 1:30
  
 

 
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
mjbofjcclbi@gmail.com


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with this link
 
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S HABBAT SHALOM


Shabbat 


Candle Lighting Time
Friday
November 2, 2018
5:35 PM
(So. Ocean  County NJ)

   JOIN US FOR SERVICES

SOLIDARITY SHABBAT
#SHOW UP FOR SHABBAT

FRIDAY 
November 2, 2018
Services
8:00 PM

Special readings and songs

SATURDAY 
November 3, 2018
9:00 AM
Torah Study
10:00 AM
Services

Torah Reading
Chayai Sara
(Genesis 23:1 - 25:18)
Here is the Torah Reading:

Haftorah
I Kings 1:1 - 1:31
Here is the Haftorah:
HAFTORAH

Kiddish sponsored 
by Ira Morganthal 
in honor of his wife Ina's milestone birthday

happy birthday Ina
Cake


Torah Readers:
Rabbi Jay
Aaron Lombardi

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.


CONGREGATION
NEWS


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Caring 
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 
 
   
YAHRZEITS FOR NEXT WEEK

These names will be read at services on November 2, 2018

Harold Eiser
Mildred Greenwald*
Yetta Houzman
Glen Medvin*
Claire Seavey
Irving Shapiro
Eli Starr, MD
Sophie Ehrlich
Nisson Ben-Avraham
Ida Koupf
Julius Rosenthal
Sidney Miller
Max Kincus
Ellis Levin*
Evelyn Smith
Rebecca Josolowitz
Wilbur Hait
Ernst Halpern
Philip Josolowitz
Helen Pripstein*
Anne Reiser*


PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW WHEN YOU WILL NEED A MINYAN TO SAY YAHRZEIT.  

 
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovely enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.


SPONSOR A KIDDUSH


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:

CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE JCC

The JCC is a beautiful place to celebrate a milestone: wedding, anniversary, baby naming, birthday.

Contact the office for further information. 609-492-4090
 
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

SEND ONE OF OUR TRIBUTES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF

See order form here: TRIBUTE

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
TD AFFINITY PROGRAM


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.

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