JEWISH COMMUNITY
CENTER OF
LONG BEACH ISLAND
E-LETTER
March10, 2023
17Adar 5783
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A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI: |
This week we are shifting to the next section of preliminary prayers called: “P’sukei D’Zimra”(verses of song). Essentially it is a service wholly designed to praise God. The theory goes something like this: If we are going to be making requests of God (which we do in the main prayer service), then we should start by praising God. (It is a holy “buttering up” process). But, it goes further than that. God does not need our praise. Rather, we excessively praise God in order to focus on God rather than ourselves.
Note also that these blessings refer to a universal God. We are not praising our personal God here, rather the blessings refer to the God of everything:
בָּרוּךְ שֶׁאָמַר וְהָיָה הָעוֹלָם. בָּרוּךְ הוּא. בָּרוּךְ עוֹשֶׂה בְרֵאשִׁית. בָּרוּךְ אוֹמֵר וְעוֹשֶׂה. בָּרוּךְ גּוֹזֵר וּמְקַיֵּם. בָּרוּךְ מְרַחֵם עַל־הָאָֽרֶץ. בָּרוּךְ מְרַחֵם עַל־הַבְּ֒רִיּוֹת. בָּרוּךְ מְשַׁלֵּם שָׂכָר טוֹב לִירֵאָיו. בָּרוּךְ חַי לָעַד וְקַיָּם לָנֶֽצַח. בָּרוּךְ פּוֹדֶה וּמַצִּיל. בָּרוּךְ שְׁמוֹ.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הָאֵל הָאָב הָרַחֲמָן הַמְ֒הֻלָּל בְּפִי עַמּוֹ מְשֻׁבָּח וּמְפֹאָר בִּלְשׁוֹן חֲסִידָיו וַעֲבָדָיו וּבְשִׁירֵי דָוִד עַבְדֶּֽךָ. נְהַלֶּלְךָ יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ בִּשְׁבָחוֹת וּבִזְמִירוֹת נְגַדֶּלְךָ וּנְשַׁבֵּחֲךָ וּנְפָאֶרְךָ וְנַזְכִּיר שִׁמְךָ וְנַמְלִיכְ֒ךָ מַלְכֵּֽנוּ אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ. יָחִיד חֵי הָעוֹלָמִים. מֶֽלֶךְ מְשֻׁבָּח וּמְפֹאָר עֲדֵי־עַד שְׁמוֹ הַגָּדוֹל. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה מֶֽלֶךְ מְהֻלָּל בַּתִּשְׁבָּחוֹת:
Blessed is He Who spoke, and the world came into being, blessed is He; blessed is He Who maintains the creation; blessed is He Who says and does; blessed is He Who decrees and fulfills; blessed is He Who has compassion on the earth; blessed is He Who has compassion on the creatures; blessed is He Who rewards well those who fear Him, blessed is He Who lives forever and exists eternally; blessed is He Who redeems and saves blessed is His Name.
Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, King of the Universe, the Almighty, the merciful Father, Who is verbally extolled by His people, praised and glorified by the tongue of His pious ones, and His servants, and through the songs of David Your servant. We will extoll You, Adonai our God, with praises and psalms; we will exalt, praise, and glorify You; we will mention Your Name, and proclaim You—our King, our God. Unique One, Life of the worlds, King, praised and glorified forever is His great Name. Blessed are You, Adonai, King, Who is extolled with praises.
Why do you think that there are 13 Baruch’s in this section?
The first blessing is beautiful. “Blessed is God Who spoke and created the world”. By starting with this, P‘sukei D’Zimra actually starts from the beginning of Torah.
Read the translation a few times. Are there any other patterns you see? Should anything be added?
As we continue to take this journey through the liturgy, please remember to email me your thoughts or comments. (Mjayrab@gmail.com)
Shabbat Shalom – Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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Candle Lighting time
Friday evening
March 10, 2023
5:40pm
(So. Ocean County)
JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
Shabbat Parah
takes place on the Shabbat before Shabbat HaChodesh, in preparation for Passover. Numbers 19:1-22 describes the parah adumah (“red heifer”) in the Jewish temple as part of the manner in which the kohanim and the Jewish people purified themselves so that they would be ready (“pure”) to sacrifice the korban Pesach.
Friday night
March 10, 2023
7:30 PM
IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
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your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
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Saturday Morning
March 11, 2023
9:00 AM
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TORAH READING
Parashat Ki Tisa
Exodus 30:11-34:35
Numbers 19:1-22
Here is the Reading
Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets.
HAFTORAH
Ezekiel 36:16-38
Here is the Haftorah
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HAVDALLAH
Saturday evening
6:30 PM
Here is your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
Sunday - Thursday
Ma'ariv Service
7:30 PM
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join Zoom services:
Monday- Friday
Shacharit Service
8:15 AM
Sunday at 9:00 AM
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PICKLEBALL SUNDAY & THURSDAY AT 10:00 AM |
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IT WAS A WONDERFUL PURIM AT THE JCC |
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PASTA PIZZA AND PURIM Dinner was quite a treat. Irene Babst & Noralyn Carroll outdid themselves creating each dish from scratch. Homemade gravy (sauce) made a delicious baked ziti, pizza with various toppings, salad and of course Hamentashen made by members last Sunday (see above) were enjoyed by everyone .
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Following dinner, we completed the mitzvah of hearing the megillah read. Groggers and boxes of mac and cheese (donated afterward to the St. Francis food bank) made a rousing noise when "you know who's" name was read. Thanks to Aaron Lombardi and Stu Lehrer (who read the characters with different voices) for bringing the story of Esther alive. |
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THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
PICKLEBALL
10:00 AM
TOUR OF JEWISH LONDON
5:00 PM
MONDAY, MARCH 13
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Practice
A Hartman Class with Rabbi Jay
10:00 AM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
12:30 AM - 4 PM
Canasta & Mah Jongg
4:00 PM
WAX Book Discussion
following Ma'ariv
7:45 PM
with Rabbi Jay
"Jewish Wisdom"
using the book
by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
10:00 AM Pickleball
11:00 AM Torah Study with the Rabbi
2:00 PM Beginning Hebrew with Ira
SEE LINKS BELOW
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March 12
5:00 PM
Tour of Jewish London
March 15
4:00 PM
WAX Book Review
March16
8:30 PM
PJP History Program
March 19
1:00 PM
BINGO
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NEW PJP PROGRAMS OF INTEREST |
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Sunday, March 12 @ 5:00 PM
“The Old Jewish Quarter of London” with Russell Nash
The story of Jewish London can be found all around the present day city, if you know where to look. Remnants and relics of the past are hidden in plain sight.
You will travel from the City of London, where Jews lived during the middle ages to the heart of the Jewish East End of the 19th and 20th centuries. Using maps, video, photos and storytelling for an immersive virtual experience. Join London Blue Badge Guide Russell Nash for this fascinating, insightful and entertaining virtual tour.
Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining, Russell Nash is one of London’s most fabulous guides. Impeccably dressed and bursting with stories, he is a born and bred Londoner. With a background in performance his tours are sure to have you hanging on his every word. In 2021 he was awarded the prestigious TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award.
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LOOK FOR INFORMATION ON FUTURE PJP PROGRAMS
Thursday, March 30 @ 8:30 PM
"300 Ways to Enhance Your Seder: Make an Unforgettable Seder" with Dr. Murray Spiegel
Sunday, April 16 @ 12:00 PM
“A Virtual Tour of Yad Vashem in Jerusalem”
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NEXT JEWISH HISTORY PROGRAM MARCH 16 , 2023
link will be sent out prior to the date
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JCC WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00 PM
Kudos to Norma Hockman for leading the February book review with great discussion questions.
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NEXT BOOK REVIEW MEETING
Wednesday, March 15th at 4:00 pm
Discussion Leader: TBA
The Choice
By Maggie Anton
Maggie Anton has written a wholly transformative novel that takes characters inspired by Chaim Potok and ages them into young adults in Brooklyn in the 1950s, a time of Elvis & Marilyn, communist scares & polio vaccines, Jewish migration & American integration. When Hannah Eisen, a successful journalist, interviews Rabbi
Nathan Mandel, a controversial Talmud professor, she persuades him to teach her the mysteries of the text forbidden to women—even though it might cost him his job if discovered. Secret meetings and lively discussions bring the two to the edge of a line that neither dares to cross, as their relationships with each other and Judaism are tested.
Looking for a discussion leader for the March meeting. Contact Deb if you are interested. dschweig19@gmail.com
FUTURE BOOKS:
April: Defending Brita Stein
ORDER YOUR BOOK FROM AMAZON AND START READING TODAY
Click here to borrow the book from the Ocean County Library.
A Zoom link will be sent shortly before the event.
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LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL
FILM SOCIETY
LET IT BE MORNING
THURSDAY , March 23
7:30 pm,
Ship Bottom Firehouse ,
2006 Central Ave, Ship Bottom, NJ
ADMISSION: $10 online/$12 door.
(Free to LIF Society members)
“Impeccably acted and written.” - RogerEbert.com
LET IT BE MORNING, an insightful, wry comedy, is the story of Sami a Palestinian-born Israeli citizen living in Jerusalem who receives an invitation to his brother’s wedding forcing him to return to the Arab village where he grew up. After the wedding finishes, with no explanation, Sami's hometown is put under a military blockade lockdown by the Israeli government.
Chaos erupts overnight amongst the villagers stuck behind the wall due to the blockade, Sami is cut off from the outside world and trapped in an unexpected situation. As he deals with questions about his own identity and hidden secrets are revealed, Sami watches everything he holds dear begin to fall apart.
LET IT BE MORNING is a film about a state of siege, both internal and external – centered around a man who has built a wall around his heart, and how that inner wall starts coming apart when an actual, real wall goes up around his hometown.
Advanced tickets are recommended and appreciated.
Thank you to our sponsor
Remax of Long Beach Island
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The following names will be read by the Rabbi on Friday evening
Abraham Fisher
Rhoda Herman*
Norman Ketzlach
James Norberg Sr.
Esther Renzin
Harry Sisenwine
Gerald Abrams
Barbara Abramson
Damary Hernandez
Maidie Kaplon
Richard Snyder
Netti Turek
Eric Weinberg
Helen Applebaum
Jetchen Karo
Stanley Karp
Adam Benjamin Lewisohn
Susie Sisenwine
Joseph Friedman*
Nathan Levison*
Abraham Pervin*
Marian Diamond
Victor Kasner
Herman Kleinfeld
Paul Watling
Elbert Abramson
Lillian Salander*
Betty Schleifer
Amy Smith
Milton G. Smith
Hershel Alan Denker
Albert Kessler
Morris Rebo
Sophia Shapiro
*Memorial plaque will be lit this week.
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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Stu W. Lehrer
March 11
Lauren Scharf Snyder
March 12
Alan Traster
March 12
Ellie Einhorn
March 13
Bernard Hershenberg
March 13
Vera Hershenberg
March 13
Linda Marr
March 13
Howard Miller
March 13
Bernard Rosenberg
March 13
Aaron Shapiro
March 13
Karen Buchalter
March 14
Arlene Frumkin
March 14
Louis Beckerman
March 15
Renie Carniol
March 15
Lexa Merson-Koel
March 15
Hana Cofsky
March 16
Joanne Glass
March 16
Ted Einhorn
March 17
Janet Greene
March 17
Eric L. Jay
March 17
Ronnie Konner
March 17
Steven Silverman
March 17
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Howard & Deede Rothenberg
March 12
40th Anniversary
Fred & Karen Schwing
March 13
30th Anniversary
Irving & Helen Gross
March 17
63rd Anniversary
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LINDA & LEW CHAKRIN
on the birth of their granddaughter
Blake Shirley
to
Jessica & Steven Miller
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A new feature of the JCC of LBI Library from Stu Lehrer
A BOOK FOR YOUR NOOK: a primary read for your library need
Every couple of months, we will highlight noteworthy books from our
JCC of LBI Judith and Don Pripstein Library:
here are our first selections found on the BOOK FOR YOUR NOOK Shelf of our Library
Daniel Silva's "The Rembrandt Affair" - Even if you never thought you would be fascinated by espionage, Daniel Silva's extraordinary style will have you riveted by his intriguing words of Israeli spy amidst world affairs and the world of art
Edward Jablonski's "Gershwin: A Biography" - Edward Jablonski brings to beacon lights the life story of the genius par excellence of one of the greatest American musicians: George Gershwin - Filled with awesome detail and great photographs, you will appreciate this legend of lyrical composition to even more heights
Abba Eban's "Heritage: Civilization and The Jews" - The beauty of our heritage is brought to astounding meaning by one of the 20th greatest historians and diplomats - You will revel with even greater pride of Judaism and Israel from the first moment you open this tremendous tome
Abigail Pogrebin's "Stars of David" - The famous celebrities from all walks of life discuss their connection, their impressions, and their identity with being Jewish - Abigail Pogregin's amazing research will have you encompassing the array of stars with their honesty and reflections
Evelyn Garfiel's "Service of the Heart" - Noted theological scholar and professor Evelyn Garfiel explains with essential respect and thorough digest of our prayers to make them even more inspirational
And don't hesitate to borrow these and all the other classic and exceptional gems from our unique and special Judith and Don Pripstein Library!
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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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YOU CAN NOW FILL OUT A GIVING FORM AND PAY ON LINE IN ONE SIMPLE PROCESS.
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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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2023 MEMBERSHIP FORMS
Your support is so important to the continued success of the JCC.
Here is form for renewal:
And if you have been reading our Shabbat Reminder and other communications and have not yet joined our congregation, here is the new member form:
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JCC FUNDS
Your gift to the JCC supports 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 LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS
President- Phil Rosenzweig
1ST Vice President-Sherry Fruchterman
2ND Vice President-Diane Hoffman
3RD Vice President- Rose Valentine
Treasurer- Ira Morgenthal
Secretary- Cliff Denker
Immediate Past President -Michael Babst
BOARD MEMBERS
Howard Babbitt
Diane Buskirk
Mitch Frumkin
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Jon Geier
Paul Levine
Donald Pripstein
Terri Robinovitz
David Shatz
Rob Van Naarden
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
President - Diane Buskirk
Co-Vice President - Noralyn Carroll
Co-Vice President - Jill Denker
Treasurer - Suzy Geier
Secretary - Joanne Babbitt
Immediate Past President - Irene Babst
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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
MONDAY - FRIDAY
CLOSED THURSDAY
FROM 10 - 2
Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Diane Parzych, Staff Member
Susan Berube, Kitchen Manager
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LATEST
BULLETIN:
PRAYER BOOK:
WEB SITE:
PAVERS:
TREE OF LIFE
YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM:
KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM
TRIBUTES:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Phil Rosenzweig, President
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
Graphics by
Irene Babst
Contributing Columnist
Sheila Weisel
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