Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter
August 21, 2020
1 Elul 5780
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ZOOM CLASSES NEXT THIS WEEK
Family Dynamics in Chumash Class (The Joseph Story)
Monday, 8/24 @ 10:00 AM Click on
Weekly Torah Study - Pirkei Avot
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NEXT WEEK'S SPECIAL
ZOOM
EVENTS
WOMEN'S ROSH CHODESH
ELUL PROGRAM
Monday, August 24 @ 7:45
SUSAN AND FRIENDS
Thursday, August 27 @ 7:45
Sally Koslow,
author of
"Another Side of Paradise"
TO SEE THE
COMPLETE LIST OF SUMMER EVENTS
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Rosh Chodesh Women's Group
Heshbon HaNefesh
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“Preparing the Soul”
For The New Year
of 5781”
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Join in the beautiful custom of Jewish women ushering In the Hebrew month with prayer and study. No prior
Knowledge of Hebrew or Torah needed, just the desire to learn and share with your fellow congregants.
Led by
Sheri Horowitz-Jay
No prior knowledge is necessary.
Please invite your friends.
Monday, August 24, 2020
7:45pm
(following minyan at 7:30)
On Zoom
If possible, please have the following near you for the meeting:
An heirloom that means
something to you
A candle and a lighter
A piece of paper and a pen
An envelope
PLEASE RSVP to sherihorowitzjay@gmail.com or
Call the synagogue office at 609-492-4090
HERE IS THE LINK:
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So many congregants have been asking how they can get Herb Shapiro's book ""Clamdigger, Tycoon and More" following the talk he gave on August 13th. We plan to order copies of the book for those who would like to purchase the a copy and Herb has promised to sign each book.
The book is $21.00 plus any postage if you need to have it sent to you.
Please respond to this email if you are interesting in getting a copy of the book.
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We are now in the Month of Elul which marks the commencement of the countdown to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This means that it is time to start doing the Teshuvah we hear so much about. It is a time to return (to our better selves or to a happier place, or to our “home). It is a time to return to God. It is a time to be contemplative of our selves. And yes, it is a time to think about repentance for the negative things we might have done.
This year it just seems that we all need to put a lot of energy into this self-accounting. In Hebrew we call it Cheshbon Ha-Nefesh, an “accounting of the soul”.
It is said that Elul is an acronym with each of its four Hebrew letters (Aleph-Lamed-Vav-Lamed) standing for a separate word. Commentators have come up with at least 5 different acronyms. The most appropriate for this year would seem to be: “Ish Lerei’eihu Umatanot La’evyonim”, “…(each) man to his fellow and gifts to the poor”. This is a portion of a verse from the Book of Esther (9:22) which speaks about a month that turned from sorrow to joy; from mourning to feasting; and of sending delicacies to one another and gifts to the poor. Elul is therefore expressed as a month of love and a month of bonding between people through acts of kindness. But it is also a month of healing.
In this time of Covid and political and social upheaval, we could doubly use a month of healing.
With this in mind, I am providing what I am calling a “TEEYUL THROUGH ELUL CALENDAR”. (The Hebrew word “Teeyul” means to walk or to stroll) (For instance, it is common to take a Teeyul on Shabbat, A Shabbat walk).
The calendar covers the 29 days of Elul, which begins Friday, August 21st. When you look at it you will see that every day provides a word in all capital letters. The words come from a blog by Rabbi Phyllis A. Sommer. Each word is designed to make you think. Write down what the word evokes in you; find a poem about the word; how can the word help you to prepare for the High Holy Days. Though there is a word on the calendar for each day of Elul, don’t feel as if you need to do this every day. Go at your own pace and have reflective fun with it.
Each day on the Calendar also has a prompt for something that you might do on that day as you do your self-accounting. The original version is from the Stephen Wise Temple in Los Angeles. It posted on a Face Book page for Rabbis preparing for the High Holy Days, by Rabbi Sari Laufer.
Again, you don’t have to do the exercise for everyday, but if you look at the Calendar, I am certain you will find a prompt that interests you. Have fun!!! SEE THE LINK TO THE CALENDAR BELOW.
There is one last thing that requires your input!!!! Please read the following carefully because it is Time sensitive!!!
We would love to see and hear from you! The JCC, with the help of inimitable and talented Sophie Braun, is creating a “Welcome to the JCC's High Holy Day” video and we need your help. Here is all you need to do:
1) Create a video on your phone or your laptop that you can send to the JCC. (Please note that if you are using your phone, it is best if the phone is held horizontally.)
2) The video needs to be 10 or 15 seconds long.
3) We would like you to send either:
a) A New Year’s Message;
b) A message about what you are looking forward to in the New Year; or
c) A message about what you wish for the New Year.
4) Once you create your video, send it to me at Mjayrab@gmail.com. Be sure to include the names of everyone on the video.
HERE IS THE TIME SENSITIVE PART:
5) Please do this by next Friday, August 28th. I know this is short notice, but I also know that if you can set aside the time to do this brief exercise, you will not only have fun, but you will love to see yourselves the finished product. And everyone will love to see you!!!
6) If you have any questions, please call or email me.
Shabbat Shalom and Hodesh Tov – Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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SHACHARIT
&
SHOFAR
To celebrate the month of Elul leading up to the Holy Days, Rabbi Jay will be conducting morning services Sunday - Friday at 8:15 AM. You can hear the Shofar blown each morning.
HERE IS THE LINK TO JOIN THE SERVICE SHOFAR
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The High Holidays are just 4 weeks away!!!!
Our High Holiday Information Booklet is available on our website for members and friends. It includes an introductory letter, dates and times of services, ticket information and an order form. See the web site for all the information: HIGH HOLIDAYS
Each Tuesday we will be sending out an update on our plans leading up to the Days of Awe as well as instruction on how to navigate Zoom and Streaming. If you missed Issue I and/or Issue II, here they are: HH UPDATE
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HONEY FROM THE HEART
FINAL DAY FOR GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR THE HOLIDAY IS THIS FRIDAY 8/21
Start the New Year with some delicious honey. Buy some for yourself and give them as gifts to family and friends. Price has increased to $18.00. Click here: FLYER for the full-size flyer.
For more information contact
Diane Buskirk at 856-952-5940
diane.buskirk@yahoo.com or
Suzy Geier at 703-629-8654 or
Membership
We are actively trying to increase our number of paid memberships in our organization. As we all realize, this is not a “normal” world that we are living in and many of the activities we would love to participate in, aren’t happening. Therefore, the Executive Committee of the Women’s Auxiliary have decided to extend this membership of 2019-2020 through 2021, therefore, if you have paid to join or to those who are still deciding to join, your membership fee will include next year’s membership.
All paid members are going to be receiving an invitation to a Zoom Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, September 30th at 12:00 PM. Prepare a salad, sandwich or maybe just a cocktail lol (it is past 5:00 PM somewhere), greet, meet and lets gab while we enjoy an hour of friendship and camaraderie and hopefully make plans for our future activities.
Please join now!
Mystic Meat and Seafood in Ship Bottom will give the Women's Auxiliary at 5% donation on any individual orders. Orders can be placed with Renee and Phil. Let them know this order is to be recorded in the donation book for the JCC of LBI. Orders are curbside pick up only. Make your request over the phone with a credit card: 609-324-1194.
For more information, visit their web site: MYSTIC
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WAX PRESENTS
THE SUSAN (SHAPIRO) & FRIENDS
SUMMER SERIES
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OUR NEXT PROGRAM IN THE SERIES
Thursday, August 27 @7:45 PM
Zoom interview by
Rose Valentine
of Sally Koslow,
author of
"Another Side of Paradise"
an unforgettable portrait of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sheilah Graham, a remarkable couple steeped in all the glamour, romance, and intrigue of old Hollywood.
HERE IS THE LINK TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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WE HAVE ADDED ANOTHER AUTHOR TO THE SERIES
"THE SUSAN" OF SUSAN AND FRIENDS
Thursday, October 1 @ 7:45 PM
Susan will be interviewed by Sondra Helene (author of the novel "Appearances")
about her Susan's new publication "A Palm Beach Scandal."
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JCC WOMENS AUXILIARY:
BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
AT 4:00 PM
LED BY: Luci Lewisohn
The High Holidays are coming! Our JCC is busy planning a very full calendar of classes during the month of Elul and a very meaningful high holiday zoom experience for all of us. The change of day and time for our book group is for September only. Wishing you and yours a very happy, healthy Jewish New Year. May we all be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life.
The #1 International Best Seller, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a dazzling novel of mothers and daughters, stories told and untold, and the ties that bind four generations of women.
Gabriela's mother Luna is the most beautiful woman in all of Jerusalem, though her famed beauty and charm seem to be reserved for everyone but her daughter. Ever since Gabriela can remember, she and Luna have struggled to connect. But when tragedy strikes, Gabriela senses there's more to her mother than painted nails and lips.
ORDER YOUR BOOK NOW AND START READING TODAY!
Click here to purchase the book on Amazon. (Kindle version: $7.99 and Hard Cover: $11.98.)
A zoom link will be sent shortly before the event.
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SHABBAT SHALOM
Candle Lighting Time
Friday evening,
August 21, 2020
7:25 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
JOIN US FOR INTERNET
SERVICES
ROSH CHODESH ELUL
Friday evening,
August 21, 2020
6:00 PM
FRIDAY NITE
SERVICES WILL BE
HELD AT 6:00 PM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
Join Zoom Services
Saturday Morning
Service
Saturday,
August 22, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Rabbi Jay will be conducting services from the sanctuary
this Saturday morning.
We hope to be both live streaming along with Zoom
To view the service go to the JCC website:
1. Go to website
2. Go across top to Religious Community
3. Go to Live Streaming in the pull down menu
4. Hit the play arrow on the screen to get into the live streaming for Shabbat Services starting
at 10:00 am
ZOOM LINK:
Torah Portion
Parashat Shoftim
Deuteronomy 16:18 - 21:9
Here is the portion:
Haftorah
Isaiah 51:12 - 52:12
Here is the Haftorah:
Saturday,
August 21, 2020
8:30 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:
Sunday - Friday
Shacharit & Shofar Service
8:15 AM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
Join Zoom Services:
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THE WEEK THAT WAS.....
Our Magic Show Sunday night was phenomenal!!!!! Children, Grandchildren and those young at heart had a fabulous time with our interactive magician, Jay Mattioli. We even learned how to do a card trick. Thank you to David Shatz for finding this program for us.
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Here are the 18 participants in Monday's WAX Book Discussion Group led skillfully by Sheri Horowitz Jay. The book "The Only Woman in the Room" provided a backdrop to discuss pre-war Austria as well as the amazing story of Hedwig Kiesler aka Hedy Lamarr. Hedy was not only a glamorous movie star but also an inventor and scientist. |
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Fund Raising
ANNUAL 50/50 RAFFLE
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As is our custom, the 50/50 raffle drawing will be drawn after Yom Kippur on Monday, September 28th. Tickets remain at $10.00 each or $100 for a book of 11. Tickets will be mailed shortly. Please support the JCC by purchasing one or many, and don’t forget to sell some to others! Winners need not be present.
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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
Join Herb and Selma Shapiro z'l to help assure the continuity of our JCC, and our ability to continue providing a full- congregation to serve the Jewish people of the area. Judith z"l & Donald Pripstein have joined the Shapiros with a $50,000 donation and have established The Pripstein Family Endowment Fund.
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.
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:
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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ON LINE ACCOUNT
Members should have received an email from Rakefet (the data base we use for our records) this week inviting you to set up an account with the JCC so you can pay for activities and items on line as well ask keep track of your contributions.
Please contact Mary Beth in the office with any questions. Here is her email: MARYBETH
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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 TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
PLEASE 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
Tony DeGregorio, Custodial Staff
Kitchen Manager: Susan Berube
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Michael Babst, President
VIEW THE JULY/AUGUST
with this link
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
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Robert Goldman*
Molla Plon
Stanley Schlossman
Alfonso Soto
Miriam Levitt
Ike Saul Shapiro
Sarah Finkel
Peter Friedman
Leslie Levine
David Cramer
Alan Glass
Leonard Piscetelli
Shirley Pollack
Gertrude Sanders
Louis Abromovitz
Harold Cohn
Abraham Frank
George Katz
PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW WHEN YOU WILL NEED A MINYAN TO SAY KADDISH.
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovely enshrined on our synagogue
memorial boards.
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EILEEN & MARK LEVIN
on the birth of
their granddaughter
Nellie Pippin
LINDA & LEWIS CHAKRIN
on the birth of
their grandson
Nathan George Miller
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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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Ilene Greenbaum
August 25
Faye Deutsch
August 26
Daniel Ramer
August 26
Sheri Jay
August 27
Howard Zeidman
August 27
Roberta Brackman
August 28
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LATEST
BULLETIN:
PRAYER BOOK:
WEB SITE:
PAVERS:
TREE OF LIFE
YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM:
KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM
TRIBUTES:
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The pergola in the rear of the JCC property is for sale. The asking price is $750. Please contact Sherry Fruchterman if you are interested. fsherryf@yahoo.com
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