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A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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And so the story begins again. Creation and re-creation. A world imagined and re-imagined. The story of how God began making the world is not the story of creating something from nothing. Instead, if you read the Text closely, as God began, something already existed. We are told that the earth was "unformed and void" and that a wind from God was sweeping over the water. Thus, the Text tells us that at the very least earth and water were already present as the creation began.
If something already existed, then the story is not so much about "creation" as it is about "change". Throughout the story there are transformations and alterations. Light is added. Heaven and earth and water are separated. Vegetation is added. Swarming things are added. Animals and man are added. It is change upon, change, upon change. Man is placed in the garden and man is removed from the garden. And the change does not end in Parashat Bereishit.
Indeed, at its core, the Torah is a book about change, upon change, upon change. To be certain it is managed modification, but it is change nonetheless.
We should take the hint and continually look around us to see what needs to be changed and then, like God Whose image we were created in, take steps to facilitate those changes.
Shabbat shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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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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THE WEEK THAT WAS...
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Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah services were well attended and everyone enjoyed the Suppa in the Sukka (which was eaten in the Social Hall - too cold and windy in the succah.)
We had a nice turnout for the showing of the movie Exodus last
 Saturday night. Thank you to Lynn Berkowitz for showing the movie and Irene Babst for making the popcorn. The next movie night is Saturday, November 5 at 7:00 PM showing the film
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
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MOVIE NITE AT THE JCC 
Saturday November 5 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 19 at 7:00 PM - When Harry Met Sally (1989) starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan
Admission is free and all are welcome.
MEN'S CLUB MEETING -
Sunday November 6
10:00 AM
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES
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Wednesdays 12:30 - 4:00 PM
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WE ARE GOING TO ISRAEL - JOIN US
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Explore Israel with the Montebello Jewish Center and the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island
Led by Rabbi Richard Hammerman and
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
February 8 -17, 2017
To see details and the itinerary, see this link
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ART EXHIBIT 
North End Trilogy Gallery in Barnegat Light is hosting a gallery exhibit of Paul Dresher's work. His works and outlook were heavily influenced by his experience as a US soldier liberating the camps in Germany after WWII.
North End Trilogy
4th & Broadway
Barnegat Light, NJ
October 28th- 30th
Schedule:
Preview- Friday 11-5
Reception - Saturday 2-6
Closing - Sunday 11-5
Sunday, October 30 - Sunday, November 20
Click on this site for a sneak preview of the films and show dates and times: FESTIVAL
All films will be screened at the
Marquee Cinemas - Orchard 10
1311 Route 37 West
Toms River, New Jersey 08755
(Adjacent to Ruby Tuesday)
General Admission is $10.00 per ticket.
Tickets purchased at the door are $12.00 per ticket and based on availability. Series packages are also available.
For additional information or directions -
Phone: 732-363-0530
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Volunteers needed at INTERFAITH HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES
Assist 60+ Seniors with medical transports, shopping, visiting, reassurance calls, respite care or office administration. Free training!
Pre- Scheduled Appointments - Monday to Thursdays 9AM-3:30PM.
Office Volunteers-Fill-In Monday through Thursday 9AM-12PM or 12PM-3PM.
One day a week or one day a month.
Inquire at Interfaith 609 978 3839. Ask to speak with Janice or Christine.
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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MORRIS L. SHAPIRO ENDOWMENT FUND
All organizations should have a substantial endowment fund to ensure its continuation. Except for dire emergencies, the principal amounts in the fund cannot be used to run the organization. Interest earned from the account may be used. As previously announced, Herb and Selma Shapiro have created a JCC Endowment Fund to honor Herb's father. It will be known as "The Morris L. Shapiro Endowment Fund at the JCC of LBI " The Shapiros have generously pledged a total of $50,000 to fund this. While initially established by the Shapiros, anyone may contribute to this important fund.
Join Herb and Selma in helping assure the continuity of our JCC, and our ability to continue providing a full-service congregation to serve the Jewish people of the area. All members are encouraged to help this important effort by contributing to this Fund.
Your gift to the fund can be sent to the JCC Office. Please mark your check accordingly.
AUDIO/VISUAL PROJECT
We are very excited about the decision of the Board of Directors to pursue the enhancement of the audio system for the JCC of LBI as well as the purchase of a projection system. This multi-phased project will allow us to become a venue for expanded programming and opens us up to many wonderful opportunities for future planning. Your gift large or small is much appreciated. Please send your contribution to the JCC office: 2411 Long Beach Blvd., Spray Beach, NJ 08008 and note on the memo line A/V Project.
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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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
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
FRIDAY - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Office Staff:
Jeri Riffle, Executive Director
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Marcie Deutsch, Computer Admin.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Rose Valentine, JCC President
VIEW THE SEPT/OCT BULLETIN
with this link
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
rvalen
[email protected]
"Like" Us on Facebook: Search for Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island and make sure the JCC of LBI: The Place to Be icon shown above shows up
or cut and paste:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jewish-Community-Center-of-Long-Beach-Island/345647489300?ref=br_tf
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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10/28 - 11/4
MAH JONGG
12:30 - 4:00 PM
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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5:40 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
8:00 PM
Rabbi's Sermon:
"Questions To Ponder About The Story Of Adam and Eve"
Board Representative:
Rose Valentine
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The Jewish Community Center of LBI 
