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A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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This week's Torah portion provides the instruction to have a continuously burning oil lamp in the portable Tabernacle. From the Jewish Virtual Library we learn that An Eternal Light (Ner Tamid) hangs above the ark in every synagogue. It is often associated with the menorah the seven-branched lamp stand which stood in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. It is also associated with the continuously-burning incense altar which stood in front of the Ark (see First Kings Chapter 6).
Where once the Ner Tamid was an oil lamp, as was the menorah which stood outside the Temple, today most are fueled by either gas or electric light bulbs. The Eternal Lights are never extinguished or turned off.
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ur sages interpreted the Ner Tamid as a symbol of God's eternal and imminent Presence in our communities and in our lives. I would posit another message. Perhaps it should be considered the light of eternal vigilance.
I know from various emails and conversations over this past week that many of us are extremely disturbed by the anti-Semitic behavior we have seen from elected officials and their supporters over the last few weeks. We should be concerned and we should not remain silent. The attempts by some to minimize, downplay, or "explain away" the anti-Jewish words of others cannot be accepted.
The eternal light reminds us to see what is going on in the world around us and to take steps to fight those who seek to do us harm. What steps can we take? How can we protect our future and ourselves? First, sign up online to be informed. Some organizations that regularly provide information are: HonestReporting.com, CAMERA.org, standwithus.com, and Timesofisrael.com. The best way to confront irrational hate and prejudice is be fully informed. I am always available to discuss issues as they arise.
As I have said in the past, I am highly recommending that you join me at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington. This year it is from March 24th - 26th. If you have not registered, and are a first-timer, I might be able to get you a discount.
Come to the JCC, at your convenience, to see our beautiful eternal light. It has blue glass around it that gives the appearance of being both flames and waves. To strengthen our Jewish community and culture, I highly recommend "doing" Jewish. Come to services. Come study Torah. Come to our monthly Shabbat dinners and our Saturday luncheons. Come to our programs and films. You don't have to commit to do everything, but we hope that you will see something that interests you. As always, if you would like us to do something that you are not seeing, please reach out to me, to the office, or to any board member.
There are eternal problems confronting an eternal people, guided by an eternal light prescribed by an eternal God. Let the light lead us to those seeking to do us harm and may we be united in our effort to dim their nefarious plans.
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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Thank you to Mike & Irene Babst and Cliff Farin for running the movie last Sunday. Everyone really enjoyed "The Frisco Kid"
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
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WOMEN'S STUDY GROUP
Sunday February 24
10:30 AM
Lite Breakfast
"Rebecca: How She Shaped the Future of our People"
Continuing our study of the Matriarchs which began with our discussion of Sarah and where she was when Abraham was binding Isaac, we will be learning about Rebecca, the love story between her and Isaac and her relationship with Jacob and how it affected history.
FLORIDA REUNION
Tuesday, February 26 at Noon
at
DUFFY'S
Linton and Federal, Delray Beach
Call Helyn Benjamin @ 561-740-7499
or
Eileen Buzinsky @561-362-3880
to let them know you will attending
or
for additional information
SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA
On Friday night, March 1, 2019, hundreds of synagogues across North America will take part in a a celebration of the thing that unifies all Jews:
Shabbat, according to an announcement by National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP), the organizers of Shabbat Across America & Canada.
It's the 23rd annual
Shabbat Across America
Here at the JCC, we are planning a Shabbat Dinner at 6:00 pm with services to follow at 7:00.
We will eat, sing, learn and have fun!!!!!
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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SEND ONE OF OUR TRIBUTES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF
PAVERS
Inscribe a paver at the front entrance to the building
See form for your order:
PAVERS
We will be taking orders for pavers to be put in this Spring. Please contact Diane Hoffman with your order or with any questions:
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-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.
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.
YAHRZEIT PLAQUES
Space is available for memorial plaques on the yahrzeit boards in the Sanctuary. Here is the order form: PLAQUES
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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.
Think about joining this program and helping the JCC to reap the benefits.
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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.
FOR HANDICAPPED ENTRANCE
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, Wednesday, and Friday
Mary Beth, Tony and Leslie
Office Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Tony DeGregorio, Custodial Staff
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Michael Babst, President
VIEW THE FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL BULLETIN
with this link
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
"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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NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
2/15/19 - 2/22/19
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Friday
February 22, 2019
5:15 PM
(So. Ocean
County NJ)
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
FRIDAY
February 22, 2019
Services
7:00 PM
Service led by
Cliff Farin
SATURDAY
February 23, 2019
Torah Study
Led by
Iran Morgenthal
9:00 AM
Services
10:00 AM
Led by
Iran Morgenthal
and the
Religious Committee
Tetzaveh
(Exodus 27:20 - 30:10)
Here is the Haftorah
Torah Reader:
Aaron Lombardi
Please help us create a special atmosphere by not using electronic devices (phones, cameras, games etc) in or around the synagogue on Shabbat
and Holidays. No food or drink is permitted in the sanctuary.
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PURIM
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Wednesday,
March 20th
Pizza, Pasta, and Purim.
6:00 pm
Dinner with an
inventive reading
of the Megillah to follow.
Dinner will be: $10.00 per person, $20.00 per family
Come in a costume and get a prize!!!
It is a fun Mitzvah
to hear the Megillah!
Contact the office
to make a reservation
609-492-4090
Hamentashen Baking:
Sunday
March 17, 10 am
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CONGREGATION
NEWS
NORALYN & DAVID
CARROLL
on the engagement
of their daughter
Jillian Leah Carroll
to
Aristoteli Dorizas
WELCOME
Mica Geoffrey Tepper
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SHARE YOUR NEWS
AND PICTURES
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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YAHRZEITS FOR NEXT WEEK
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These names will be read at services on February 15, 2019
Edythe Stern
Robert Jonas
Henrietta Nagel
Morris Weiner
Gerald Golden
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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SPONSOR A KIDDUSH
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We are proud to announce the establishment of the
Zena Jay Kiddush Fund
in memory of Rabbi Jay's mother
Those who want to sponsor a kiddish or would like to donate to the fund, can contact the office at 609-492-4090
For information about
sponsoring a Kiddush
SEE DONATION & MENU:
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CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE JCC
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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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BULLETIN ADS
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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: BADGES
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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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