JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF LONG BEACH ISLAND
August 25, 2020
WEEKLY UPDATE OF HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION
The High Holiday Contingency Committee and Ritual Committee have been meeting weekly to provide our members and friends with a very special Yom Tov this year. Each week leading up to the holidays, we will be sending you information about all that is happening
ROSH HASHANAH
IS FOUR WEEKS AWAY

Deadline for Holiday Greetings
and Book of Remembrance Listings
September 4th.

Deadline for High Holiday Greeting Video
this Friday August 28th
Your 10-15 second video
with New Year's Greetings
or your hopes for the
new year
Send to RABBI JAY

The month of Elul has arrived and it signifies that the Holy Days are coming in a month's time. This year, more than ever, preparation for the holidays has taken on a new meaning. The leadership at the JCC of LBI has spent many hours and attended many Zoom meetings in order to make sure this year's Virtual Service is a meaningful, personal and uplifting experience. We have purchased the necessary equipment to make sure the broadcast is clear and secure. We have pared down the length of the service so that it is comfortable for everyone. We have rehearsed the service to make sure it moves smoothly.It has been quite a challenge and we are excited about the prospect of a very special Yom Tov.

Tickets are necessary to join us for the two days of Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur Services. Yiskor and Neilah on Yom Kippur will be live streamed and can be viewed on the JCC web site.

Please share what we are doing here with family and friends. Everyone is welcome to join us - and you - for all or part of the Holiday services.


Click on the button below for the schedule and order form.
Several Ocean County synagogues are joining together for Selichot services on Saturday, September 12 at 8:30 PM. The service will begin with the beautiful Havdalah service and then continue with prayers of repentance led by our Rabbis and Hazzanim. Our observance of Selichot will be conducted and viewed online.

To attend the service, please register at www.jewishoceancounty.org/slichot
HIGH HOLIDAY PRAYER BOOKS (MAHZORS)

This year we will be using Mahzor Lev Shalem, a new Conservative mahzor
for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with gender neutral translation and running commentaries that explain each prayer. 

For those who want a hard copy of the Mahzor, we are making them available through the synagogue discount. If you would like your own prayer book, please respond to the office with this link OFFICE EMAIL. The cost of the book is $30.00 plus an additional $6.15 if you need to have your copy mailed. Books can also be picked up locally.

A special thank you to Aaron Lombardi for picking up the books for us.

REMEMBER THIS YEAR THAT YOU HAVE A FRONT ROW SEAT

We are bringing you up to the Bimah with our High Holiday Services. Imagine being right there as the Torah is being read. What a special opportunity.
If you have concerns about how to navigate the services on Zoom and the Live Stream, please let us know by responding to this email. We can
partner you with someone who can help you become proficient with this technology.

Look for emails from Rabbi Jay about various programming during the month of Elul, including spiritual preparations for our Holy Days, the beautiful liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and how to create a Mikdash M'at (a miniature sanctuary) in ours homes as we attend Zoom services.

We look forward to your joining us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur during the Days of Awe celebration.  Please let Rabbi Jay (mjayrab@gmail.com) know if you need any additional information or assistance.  
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