Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter
November 26, 2021
22 Kislev 5782
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EIGHT NIGHTS OF LIGHTS AT THE JCC
LET'S LIGHT CANDLES TOGETHER
EVERY EVENING AT
6:00 pm
with a program to follow
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SUNDAY 11/28
JEWISH JEOPARDY
MONDAY 11/29
LET'S MAKE SUFGANYOT
WITH RABBI JAY
Follow recipe in this email and
make steps 1-4 before we Zoom
TUESDAY 11/30
STORY TIME FOR OUR YOUNG FAMILIES
WEDNESDAY 12/1
SING ALONG
THURSDAY 12/2
PLAY DREYDEL
FRIDAY 12/3
SHABBAT DINNER
SATURDAY 11/4
SHOWING OF A CHANUKAH
EPISODE OF "FRIENDS"
SUNDAY 12/5
COMMUNITY CANDLE LIGHTING
ON ZOOM AND IN PERSON IN THE FRONT OF THE JCC BUILDING
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BLESSINGS FOR CANDLES
Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, asher kid’shanu b-mitzvotav, v-tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Hanukkah. Blessed are you,
Our God, Ruler of the Universe, who makes us holy through Your commandments, and commands us to light the Hanukkah lights.
Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, she-asah nisim la-avoteinu v-imoteinu ba- yamim ha-heim ba-z’man ha-zeh.
Blessed are you, Our God, Ruler of the Universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors in their days at this season.
On the first night of Hanukkah add this blessing: Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, shehecheyanu v-ki’y’manu v-higianu la-z’man ha-zeh.
Blessed are you, Our God, Ruler of the Universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this season.
MA'OZ TSUR
Ma'oz tsur yeshu'ati
lecha na'eh leshabeakh.
Tikon beit tefilati
vesham todah nezaveakh.
Le'et tachin matbeakh
mitsar hamnabeakh,
'az 'egmor beshir mizmor
khanukat hamizbeakh.
'az 'egmor beshir mizmor
khanukat hamizbeakh.
Rock of ages
Crown this praise
Light and songs to you we raise
Our will you strengthen
To fight for our redemption
Our will you strengthen
To fight for our redemption
We celebrate with hymn and praise
Festive candles to you we raise
We celebrate with hymn and praise
Festive candles we celebrate
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SUFGANIYOT
A cross between a beignet and a jelly donut, sufganiyot are pillowy donuts eaten in Israel and around the world during Hanukkah, when foods fried in oil symbolize the miracle of oil that burned for eight days instead of one in the Hanukkah story. Sufganiyot are traditionally filled with jelly or jam,the filling options are limitless: custard, Nutella, pudding, pumpkin butter, apple butter, or dulce de leche are all great options. Sufganiyot are also delicious plain.
RECIPE FOR SUFGANIOT
By Jennifer Segal
Servings: 24
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes, plus 1 to 2 hours for the dough to rise
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup warm water, heated to about 110°F (see note)
- 1 tablespoon instant/rapid-rise or active dry yeast (note that this is more than 1 packet)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for coating
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus about 2 quarts more for frying
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- About 1 cup jam or jelly (or custard, Nutella, pudding, pumpkin butter, apple butter, dulce de leche, etc.), optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine the water and yeast in a small bowl and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Add the egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of oil, and vanilla to the water/yeast mixture and whisk with a fork until combined.
- Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and stir with rubber spatula until the dough comes together. It should be a bit sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap (no need to clean it first) and let the dough rise on the countertop until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper and dust heavily with flour. Generously dust a clean countertop and your hands with flour. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto the counter and dust the dough with flour. Pat the dough into 1/4-in-thick rectangle (it should be about 10 x 12-inches in size), making sure the bottom doesn't stick and adding more flour to the counter and your hands as needed. Using a pizza wheel or very sharp knife, cut the dough into 24 two-inch squares and transfer to the floured baking sheet, leaving a little space between the squares. Sprinkle the squares lightly with flour.
- Add enough of oil to a large Dutch oven or heavy pot to measure about 2 inches deep and heat over medium heat to 350°F. (If you don't have a candy/deep-fry thermometer, drop a 1-in cube of bread in the oil; if it takes about 1 minute to get golden brown, the oil is at the right temperature.) Place 6 dough pieces in the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through frying. Adjust the heat, if necessary, to maintain the oil temperature between 325°F and 350°F. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the donuts to the paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining donuts.
- When the donuts are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to puncture the side of each to form a pocket in the center. Place the tip of a squeeze bottle or piping bag into the pocket and squeeze 1 to 2 teaspoons of jam or jelly inside. (Alternatively, if you don't have the right tools or just don't want to bother, serve the filling on the side.)
- Using a fine sieve, dust the donuts generously with confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm.
- Note: Warm water helps activate the yeast. The temperature doesn't need to be exact so no need to use a thermometer; just try to get it about the temperature of bath water. (If you place your hand under the stream of water in the faucet, it should feel hot but you should be able to leave your hand there without it stinging.)
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A THANKSGIVING MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI |
In our American tradition, Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude. This is a wonderful custom and worth exploring and doing. Acknowledging our blessings, and expressing gratitude for them, provides us with an opportunity to reflect and share.
Despite the fact that we are not yet back to 100% normal life (however one defines this), there is still so much to be thankful for. I would start by looking around your Thanksgiving table. The food is nice, but it is the people with whom we choose to share the holiday who warm us, strengthen us, and make our lives special. Look into each person’s eyes and let that person know that your life is better because of that person. If you can, give a specific reason why this is so.
In order to make Thanksgiving as meaningful as possible, I would suggest preparing questions that guests can ask each other either before, or during your Thanksgiving dinner. Place your questions on index cards and hand them out as guests arise. Use my suggestions below, or create your own.
1) What was your best day? Your worst?
2) What book has most influenced you through the years? What movie?
3) What are you most proud of in your life?
4) Can you name one goal that you have for the next few years? Do you have any plans to work towards it? Why or why not?
5) What was the best piece of advice you ever received, and why?
6) What was your scariest moment? Do you wish you’d handled it differently?
7) What skill did you learn that’s been most useful?
8) What are you most grateful for? Do you express that gratitude and, if so, how?
9) What would be your perfect day? Have you ever had such a day?
10) What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?
11) Where did you buy your turkey?
Before you begin eating your meal, say a prayer. Below is one suggested prayer, but you should feel free to create your own.
Thanksgiving Prayer
by Rabbi Maralee Gordon
In this moment, mindful of our many blessings, may we form an intent to carry gratitude with us continually.
May we leave fear and jealousy by the wayside, making room in our hearts for contentment, satisfaction and compassion.
May we start each day counting our blessings:
the blessing of being alive,
the many miracles of the living world we are one with,
the ability we possess to love and to be loved,
the many gifts and talents we have been graced with,
the support we receive and the support we are able to extend.
May our gratitude lead to action.
May we express our gratitude.
May we smile when we encounter each other on the path, may we seek opportunities to share our talents with others.
May we express our love to one another, may we give with no expectation of receiving.
May we seek to repair what is broken.
May we end each day counting the day’s blessings, those we have received and those we have bestowed.
May we be a blessing.
Play songs about this great country of ours. I love This Land is Your Land. Here is Bruce Springsteen’s version:
Play songs that are beautiful. I love What a Wonderful World. Here is a nice version:
From our Thanksgiving table to yours:
May we all continue to go M’Chayil L’Chayil, from strength to strength.
Hodu L’Adonai Ki Tov, Ki L’olam khasdo – Give thanks to God, for God is Good, God’s love endures forever.
Love your neighbor as yourself.
Happy Thanksgiving and Shabbat Shalom – Sheri Horowitz-Jay and Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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SHABBAT SHALOM
Candle lighting Time
Friday evening,
November 26, 2021
4:16 PM
So. Ocean County
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JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
Friday evening
November 26, 2021
6:00 PM
ZOOM ONLY
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to Join
Zoom Services
Saturday morning
November 27, 2021
Services
9:00 AM
ZOOM ONLY
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to Join
Zoom Services
Torah Reading:
Parashat Vayeshev
Genesis 37:1-40:23
Here is the Reading
Haftorah
Amos 2:6 - 3:8
Here is the Haftorah
Saturday evening
5:30 PM
Havdallah
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
Join Zoom Services
Sunday - Thursday
Ma'ariv Service
7:30 PM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
Join Zoom Services:
Monday- Friday
Shacharit Service
8:15 AM
Sunday at 9:00 AM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
Join Zoom Services:
Rabbi Jay will be away for the Thanksgiving Weekend. Thanks to Ira Morgenthal leading services
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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE JCC OF LBI
Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone.
It has been one year since I wrote these words to you asking “if we had something to be thankful for”, and we found, we had a few things. Like for our health care workers who knowingly took the risks still gave 110 percent. The essential workers who despite the dangers kept our shelves stocked, our homes and lives safe. Last year we lost 250,000 of our fellow Americans to the Corona Virus. That number, since last year, has risen to over 760,000 of our fellow citizens losing their battle with the virus. Though that number is higher, let me break it down for you. On the first week of November 2020, there were 7,207 deaths, an increase of 1,131 from the previous week which was an increase of 18.61 %, comparing that to the same time this year, it was 7,380 deaths, which was a decrease of 1,548 a 17.34% decline.
As for the number of reported cases. on November 2, 2020 there were 791, 978 Americans infected with the virus. This was an increase of 232, 090 from the week before, that is almost a 42% increase. As of November 1, 2021, there were 509,360 Covid cases, that was a decrease from the previous week by 17, 393 a decrease of 3.3%.
Last year, we did not have a vaccine approved to fight the virus, now not only is there a vaccine, there are three vaccines approved for people to take. The first vaccine was given to an American on December 14, 2020. As of November 20, 2021, 231 million Americans have had at least one dose of a vaccine given, that is almost 89.5 % of our population, with 196 million Americans having completed their vaccinations. Last year we did not have our High Holidays in any format except Zoom, this year we had in person as well as Zoom High Holidays. We had the opportunity of having Cantor Geller with us in person, and not just a person on a TV screen. We have made great progress since last Thanksgiving. More of the things that we could not do last year, or missed, we are starting to do again. We are feeling better about the future, ahead of us.
By the time some of you read this you will have had Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends in person, something that was long over do. We have overcome a big hurdle, and it looks like we have come through a dark tunnel and we can begin to see the light on the other side.
We have made great progress from last Thanksgiving to this one, and we have made great progress at the JCC for last year to this year, are we out of the woods yet? No but we are in a better place, one that is closer to where we want to be. I am very happy with the progress we all have made together. I am looking forward to breaking bread with you at the JCC soon. In the meantime, may you and your loved ones have a Happy Thanksgiving, a Happy Hanukkah, and remain safe.
Mike
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THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
MONDAY 11/29
10:00 AM
Hartman Institute Seminar
"Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism'
with Rabbi Jay
TUESDAY 11/30
Open Mah jongg/Canasta
12:30 - 4 PM
LOOKING FOR CANASTA PLAYERS ON TUESDAYS
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WEDNESDAY 12/1
following Ma'ariv
7:45 PM
Studying the weekly portions
with Rabbi Jay based on the book
"Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas"
by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.
THURSDAY 12/2
11:00 AM Torah Study with the Rabbi
2:00 PM Beginning Hebrew with Ira
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News from the
Women's Auxiliary of JCC
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Thanks to all who attended our first Hanukkah Sale at the JCC and making it a success.
Are you still in need of those special gifts for Hanukkah or Mitzvah occasions? We have reordered for the holiday and have several new items: Menorahs, Mezuzah cases (scrolls can now be ordered), plaques, Tzedakak box, candlesticks and for children, Hanukkah socks, chocolate coins, bibs, etc.
Hope to see you Sunday!!!!
Happy Hanukkah
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Chaverah
Were Back and Planning
Looking forward to the coming months when we can be together again. We are planning our first day trip on a Sunday afternoon in the Spring for a visit to the Grounds for Sculpture and lunch at Rat's in Hamilton, NJ. Car pooling will be the mode of transportation, tickets are $18 and senor citizens are $15. Dates and times to be decided, but we are looking for your input:
- Are you interested in this event?
- Other suggestions for future events?
More information to follow.
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FRIDAY Night Shabbat Dinner (ZOOM)
December 3, 2021
Services at 6:00 PM
and dinner following. We will Schmooze, sing, pray, Schmooze, learn, eat, and Schmooze some more! Dinner following candle lighting and kaddish in your own private chat room with friends or new friends.
Future Dates - Save the Dates
January 7
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WAX BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, December 22nd at 4:00 PM Discussion Leader: Marlene Herman
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland In its heyday, The Golden Hotel was the crown jewel of the hotter-than-hot Catskills vacation scene. For more than sixty years, the Goldman and Weingold families – best friends and business partners – have presided over this glamorous resort which served as a second home for well-heeled guests and celebrities. But the Catskills are not what they used to be. Long-buried secrets emerge, new dramas and financial scandal erupt, and everyone from the traditional grandparents to the millennial grandchildren wants a say in the hotel’s future. Business and pleasure clash in this fast-paced, hilarious, nostalgia-filled story, where the hotel owners rediscover the magic of a bygone era of nonstop fun even as they grapple with what may be their last resort.
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Lorraine Baratt
Molly Fingerman
Francis August
Herbert Davis
Jane Hochberger
Ruth Maginsky
Will Roth
Albert Stuhl
Max Weinstein
Sylvia Greene
Rabbi Samuel Nunberg*
Shirley Rogers
Rose Rosenbaum
Paul Tanenbaum
Morris Balbresky
Abraham Heller
Denise Moss*
Doris Pashman
Samuel Chairnoff
Stephen Harvey Greenberg
Rose Kotler
Eva Miller
Beatrice Brody
Philip Petter
Marvin Schub
Mary Sisenwine
Anna Stuhl
Francis Wallach
Arthur Wichman
In this Zoom era, we have been able to have a daily minyan at 8:15 AM and at 7:30 PM and on Shabbat. We encourage you to join us on the day of your loved one’s yahrzeit. In the morning, the service is about ½ hour beginning at 8:15 and in the evening at 7:30 until about 7:45. Rabbi will be glad to say the traditional El Malei Rachamim prayer for you, which is recited during the funeral, going up to the grave of the departed, Yizkor remembrance day and other occasions on which the memory of the dead is recalled. You are also welcome to share with the minyan some special memories of your loved one.
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SHARE YOUR NEWS
AND PICTURES
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,
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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Mark Rosen
October 9
Jeffrey Carson
October 11
Lori Steigerwald
October 12
Joe Fleischer
October 13
Carl Greenberg
October 13
Jacqueline Printz
October 13
Ronda D. Gilbert
October 15
Fred Rothman
October 15
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REMEMBERING RABBI
SAMUEL NUNBERG
Spiritual Leader of the
Jewish Community Center
of Long Beach Island
2018 -2000
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
PAVERS
Inscribe a paver at the front entrance to the building
8" X 4", 8" X 8" and 12" X 12"
SEE UPDATED ORDER FORM:
Become a permanent part of the JCC landscape.
Purchase a personalized paving stone
in honor of your family or in memory of a loved one.
Please contact Diane Hoffman
with your order or with any questions:
PRAYER BOOKS
There are still High Holiday Prayer Books and Chumashim available to be purchased in memory or honor of someone or something. The cost of a Prayer Book is $72 each and $120 for an Eitz Hayim Chumash. The donation includes an affirmation sticker in the book and an acknowledgement letter or letters.
TRIBUTES
SEND ONE OF OUR TRIBUTES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF
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
Herb and Selma z”l Shapiro established the first individual Endowment Fund in memory of his father, as part of the JCC’s Endowment Fund portfolio.
Since then, three additional individual Endowment Funds have been established. Other members are encouraged to also provide for the future of our JCC by establishing similar funds. Please consider adding to this number.
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 named funds will be joined together to be part of the Endowment Fund portfolio.
Endowment funds are necessary to ensure the continuation and well being of our congregation. All members are encouraged to help this important effort by contributing to this portfolio, whether as a specific named individual fund, or as a general donation. The donation can be spread over one, two, or three years, and can be paid via check, donation of appreciated stock, wills, or from the RMD of your IRA or 401K account. 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:
KOL HAKAVOD
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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JCC FUNDS
Your gift to the JCC support our Clergy, our Congregation and the Community.
ENDOWMENT FUND
This fund was established to assure the continuity of our JCC, and our ability to continue providing a full-service congregation to serve the Jewish people of the area. While a donation of any amount is encouraged, a donation of at least $50,000 allows the donor to name a special or specific Endowment Fund in memory or honor of a specific person event, or family.
GENERAL FUND
Donations to this fund are not earmarked but placed in the general administrative account. Donations to this fund can be in honor or memory of a person, event, or family.
KOL HAKAVOD FUND
Donations to this campaign supplement the clergy needs of our congregation.
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
This fund, managed by the rabbi, allows donors to enable the rabbi to do the work of tzedakah in response to the needs of individuals, organizations and the community.
ZENA & JERRY JAY KIDDISH FUND
The Zena and Jerry Jay Kiddush Fund was established in memory of Rabbi Jay's parents to help provide funds for our Saturday morning kiddushes.
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JCC INFORMATION
THE JCC OF LBI IS LOCATED AT
2411 Long Beach Boulevard (24th Street)
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
Telephone: 609-492-4090 FAX: 609-492-7550
THE OFFICE IS OPEN TUESDAY AD THURSDAYS
FROM 10 - 2
CONTINUE TO USE THE PHONE OR EMAIL WITH REQUESTS.
OUR OFFICE STAFF WILL BE CHECKING IN REGULARLY.
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Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Kitchen Manager: Susan Berube
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LATEST
BULLETIN:
PRAYER BOOK:
WEB SITE:
PAVERS:
TREE OF LIFE
YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM:
KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM
KOL HAKAVOD
TRIBUTES:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Michael Babst, President
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
Graphics by
Irene Babst
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