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A MESSAGE FROM RABBI JAY
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 We celebrated Purim this past Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Most of us probably recall Purim from our childhood. We remember a crowded synagogue with groggers (those infernal noise makers), Hamantaschen (the triangular cookie filled with prune, apricot, or poppy seeds), and gift bags filled with candy or other treats. We also may recall the over-simplified story of Purim; we remember mean Queen Vashti, Beautiful Esther, and heroic Mordechai who refused to bow down the evil Haman (Boooo!)
Here is the basic summary:
- King Ahasuerus dethrones Queen Vashti.
- Esther is crowned queen after winning a beauty contest.
- Mordecai 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 [a close confidant of the king].
- Haman seeks to destroy the Jews after his run-in with Mordecai.
- Mordecai appeals to Esther to save her people. 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 decree to destroy the Jews].
- The holiday of Purim is established and Mordecai advances to a position of importance.
It is interesting enough, but I have some news for you. The Purim story, if we read it cover to cover now with our adult eyes, is more like a Shakespeare comedy/history than a children's story. The summary above is correct, but in the full story there is drama, humor, political intrigue, murder, sex, and more. The JCC's Torah study class spent last Saturday morning discussing some of the Megillah's interesting issues. We concluded that it really could be made into quite a good movie. Does anyone have a connection to Steven Spielberg?
At any rate, next year I think it will be a good idea to devote a few classes to an in depth study of the Megillah.
This year at our Wednesday evening Purim services we had a number of congregants enjoying pizza, salad, latkes, and Hamantaschen and really taking the whole noisemaking thing a bit too seriously. The Rabbi still has a headache J. Aaron Lombardi chanted, as we say, "The Whole Megillah". A good time was had by all!
On Thursday morning, a special guest joined us, Father John Frambes from St. Francis. I chanted the Megillah and enjoyed listening to those gathered revel in their ability to drown our Haman's name. As you will see from the pictures, the theme of this year's Purim was the moustache.
And important scheduling note: Purim 2019 will be on Wednesday evening, March 20th and Thursday morning, March 21. Mark your calendars now and start to think of all of the fun things the JCC can do. Chag Purim Sameach.
FROM SUNDAY, MARCH 4th UNTIL TUESDAY, MARCH 6th, I WILL BE AT THE AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON. IF YOU WILL BE THERE , PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected] OR TEXT/CALL ME AT 973-865-9534 SO THAT WE CAN ARRANGE TO MEET TAKE A JCC OF LBI PICTURE.
Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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RAVEL TO ISRAEL WITH THE JCC OF LBI
The JCC trip to Israel will take place October 7-18, 2018. The itinerary will take us from Tel Aviv to the Golan Heights, to a winery, to the Kineret, to a Kibbutz, to Sefad, to Jerusalem, to the Dead Sea, to Massada, to many museums, and more. At Massada we will be sharing in a bar mitzvah of one of our fellow travelers. What joy!
The JCC's first trip to Israel will take place October 7-18, 2018. The itinerary will take us from Tel Aviv to the Golan Heights, to a winery, to the Kineret, to a Kibbutz, to Sefad, to Jerusalem, to the Dead Sea, to Masada, to many museums, and more. At Masada we will be sharing in a bat mitzvah of one of our fellow travelers.
We will be immersed in Israeli history and culture and, at the same time, we will get to better know our selves, and each other.
So far an extraordinarily nice group of people have chosen to travel with us.
This trip that has been designed both for the person who has never been to Israel, and for the person who has visited frequently. Come be a part of what is sure to be a trip of a lifetime.
In addition to a set itinerary, we will have some evenings where we will be free to explore on our own. We will be provided with information on concerts or cultural events in the places where we will be.
The tour is officially flying El Al; however, if you want to fly United, ITC can help you to make arrangements.
For additional information, call Rabbi Jay at 973-865-9534 or email him at [email protected]
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RABBI'S OFFICE HOURS
Rabbi Jay will now be at his office at the JCC on TUESDAYS and will have office hours from Noon - 2:00. 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).
Rabbi Jay can always be reached on his cell phone ((973-865-9534) or at his email address ([email protected]).
He is also available by appointment.
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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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| WINTER OFFICE HOURS |
The JCC Office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 - 1:30.
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| MARCH MOVIE NITE |
 Saturday evening, March 18th at 6:30 PM showing "A Stranger Among Us" starring Melanie Griffith and directed by Sidney Lumet.
 When a brutal murder occurs among the Hasidic Jewish community and looks like an inside job, tough New York cop, Emily Edith (Melanie Griffith), goes undercover as a Hasid to find the culprit.
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| WOMEN'S SEDER |
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CONGREGATION SHA'AREY HA-YAM
&
BETH AM SHALOM
MIRIAM'S SEDER
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018
6 PM
BETH AM SHALOM
1235 NJ-70
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
CANTOR ARLYLNE UNGER WILL CONDUCT THE SEDER
Members and Extended Family
(Age 13 and above): $25.00 each
Adult Non-Members
(Age 13 and above): $30.00 each
Children Age 10-12: $15.00 each
Children under 10: Free
Deadline for reservations is March 7, 2018
Menu includes:
Glatt Kosher Chinese Buffet
Wine, Soda, Coffee or Tea
See attached for Reserations:
MIRIAM
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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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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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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
WINTER OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
FRIDAY - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Mary Beth, Tony and Leslie
Office Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Marcie Deutsch, Computer Admin.
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Tony DrGregorio, Custodial Staff
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Rose Valentine, JCC President
SEE NOV/DEC/JAN BULLETIN
with this link
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
rvalen
[email protected]
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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5:32 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
HERE IS A CALENDAR OF ALL CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
ON LBI FOR 5778
SERVICES ARE CANCELLED THIS SHABBAT DUE TO THE FORECAST OF HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG WINDS
Inasmuch as we will not be having services this week, permit me to make a few suggestions.
First you should know that when I do not join you for services, Torah study, and Schmoozing, my week is incomplete.
Shabbat is partly about decompressing from the rigors of the week.
First, say a blessing over wine and a blessing over Challah. (If you don't know the blessings, make a blessing of your own and, after Shabbat, reach out to me and I will send you the blessings and how to say them).
Set aside time to meditate over the past week; consider what went well and did not go so well. Consider how you might have changed things for the better; and then consider your hopes for the week to come.
Let the members of your household know that you love them and that your life is better because of them. Let them know that you are
Consider the wonders of the world around you, both God-made and man-made.
Be present to your world. Consider how lucky we are to be living at this time and in this place.
At meals, don't just eat your food, savor your it. Recognize the blessing of being able to sit and relax.
Consider what you might do, in the week to come, to make the world a better place.
Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Jay
Torah Reading
Ki Tisa
Exodus 30:11- 34:45
Haftorah
I Kings 18:1 - 18:35
 March 9
Dinner & Kaballat Shabbat
6:00 PM
Call the office to make your reservation
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YAHRZEITS
FOR NEXT WEEK
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These names were to be read this Friday evening but because there no service, they will be read on March 9, 2018
Joseph Dicicco Jr.
Robert Jonas
Lottie Levy*
Margot Lippmann
Salvatore LiVecchi
Henrietta Nagel
Shirley Teplitsky
Morris Weiner
Murray Elefant
Gerald Golden
Elizabeth Tittelbaum
Arthur E. Weinstein
Rhoda Herman*
James Norberg Sr.
Esther Renzin
Harry Sisenwine
Damary Hernandez
Richard Snyder
Netti Turek
Helen Applebaum
Jetchen Karo
Stanley Karp
Adam Lewisohn
Susie Sisenwine
Joseph Friedman*
Nathan Levison*
Abraham Pervin*
Marian Diamond
Herman Kleinfeld
Paul Watling
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovingly enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.
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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, Kem Spencer if you are in need of assistance or if you know of a JCC member that needs our help.
201-819-3210
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KIDDUSHES
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Contact
the office 609-492-4090
for information about
sponsoring a Kiddush
SEE DONATION & MENU:
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SISTERHOOD STUFF
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Jewish Community Center of LBI
PASSOVER SEDER
Saturday March 31, 2018
at 6:00 PM
led by Rabbi Michael Jay
Spiritual Leader of the JCC of LBI
All are Welcome!!! Reservations Necessary
See flyer for details:
SHOEBOX RECYCLING
PROGRAM
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CLICK:
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CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE
JCC OF LBI
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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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| BE A VOLUNTEER |
VOLUNTEER
at
Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County, Inc. in Manahawkin.
- a coalition of different faith communities, social service, and health care organizations
- that provides volunteer physical, emotional and spiritual support to those living at home who are vulnerable because of age or disability.
Here is a list of various volunteer opportunities at Interfaith: INTERFAITH
 Interfaith is collecting old cell phones, glasses, hearing aids and used stamps on envelopes.
We will have a box at the JCC for any donations.
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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END ONE OF OUR NEW TRIBUTES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF
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.
We are proud to announce that 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.
A Endowment Fund Committee has been established headed by Arnie Galer.
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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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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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: TAGS
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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 JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD KIDDUSH SPONSOR KIDDUSH |
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