JCC the Place to Be The Jewish CommunityCenter of LBI 

E-Letter                        
March 9, 2018
22 Adar 5778



Kabbalat  Dinner @ 6:00 PM
(Sloppy Joes No Jersey Style)
this Friday evening, March 9.  Respond to this email office to make your reservation. 
PASSOVER

Passover is less than 4 weeks away.  Each week we will include in the Shabbat Reminder information of interest about the holiday.


Thinking of writing you own family Haggadah.  Here is a wonderful web site from my JEWISH LEARNING: MAKE YOUR OWN HAGGADAH

Checkmark Dates to Remember:
JCC of LBI Sisterhood Community Seder - March 31
Women's Seder - March 22

See articles in this issue with details.
Contents
Passover
A Message from the Rabbi
Kol Hakavod
Winter Office Hours
Movie Nite
Women's Seder
Volunteer
TD Affinity Program
This Week's Events
Shabbat Information
Yahrzeits
Congregation News
Kiddishes
Sisterhood Stuff
Celebrate a Milestone
Giving Opportunities
Name Badges
Text Blast Sign Up
Bulletin Ads
Documents & Links
A MESSAGE FROM RABBI JAY
 
As many of you know, this past week I had the privilege of joining several members of our congregation in Washington for the AIPAC (America Israel Public Affairs Committee) Policy Conference. The conference is an intimate gathering of 18,000 supporters of Israel. Initially one might query whether "intimate" is the correct adjective. Indeed, though the 18,000 people are from different states, different countries, and different religions, the large swath is made intimate by the uniform goal of love for, and speaking out on behalf of, our Jewish Homeland.
 
Jews working toward a common goal is as ancient as our Texts. In this week's Torah portion, Vayakhel-Pekudei, the Torah reports that every person was, in one way or another, involved in the construction of the Mishkan, the portable Tabernacle that was God's dwelling place as the Israelites wandered through the desert.
 
This year's conference featured many wonderful seminars and speakers. Imagine in one evening seeing Senator Chuck Schumer, UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Vice President Pence. And then, the very next morning, hearing from Senator Robert Menendez, Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Marco Rubio, and Prime Minister Marco Rubio. Then, imagine seeing a cross-section of Israeli culture, from journalists, to high Tech heroes, to educators, to generals. Then imagine an intimate conversation about protest and change between Natan Sharansky and his daughter. Then imagine a lunchroom filled with over 1000 Rabbis from all Jewish denominations who are listening to a discussion about Israel's shifting religious landscape. And imagine doing all of this while together with folks who, like you, care deeply about Israel and the Jewish people.
 
This year AIPAC set forth three prime lobbying Agendas.
 
First, the need to make sure that Security Assistance for the State of Israel continues unabated in order for our Homeland to be able to maintain its qualitative military edge over Israel's many enemies.
 
Second, the need to continuously oppose Iranian Aggression and Nuclear ambitions. Despite the agreement entered into between Iran and the US and its allies, Iran has continued to work openly on ballistic missile projects and shows no sign of halting its support of global terrorism.
 
Third, Vigorously oppose Boycotts of Israel. The concerted effort by Israel's enemies and anti-Semitic regimes to convince universities and municipalities is growing every day. We can help to put an end to this by ensuring passage of the Israel Anti-Boycott Act.
 
As in past years, this year, several JCC members were in Washington. AIPAC would like to see congregations bringing more congregants to Policy conference. In order to promote this, AIPAC has offered a block of 5 spots to the JCC (and other congregations) at a discounted rate of $399.00. The normal rate is $599.00. The JCC has until April 13th, 2018 to take advantage of this discount. If you have been thinking of joining me at Policy Conference, next year from March 24-26, 2019 would be a great year to do it.


 Rabbi & David & Lenore Forested


Mark Chazin, Kem Spencer, Rabbi Jay, 
Karen Shatz and David Shatz



Mary & Jake Pletter join Rabbi Jay at AIPAC




Please reach out to me if you have an interest.
 
Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay


T RAVEL TO ISRAEL WITH THE JCC

The JCC trip to Israel will take place October 7-18, 2018. The itinerary will take us from Tel Aviv to the Golan Heights, to a winery, to the Kineret, to a Kibbutz, to Sefad, to Jerusalem, to the Dead Sea, to Massada, to many museums, and more. At Massada we will be sharing in a bar mitzvah of one of our fellow travelers. What joy!
The JCC's first trip to Israel will take place October 7-18, 2018. The itinerary will take us from Tel Aviv to the Golan Heights, to a winery, to the Kineret, to a Kibbutz, to Sefad, to Jerusalem, to the Dead Sea, to Masada, to many museums, and more. At Masada we will be sharing in a bat mitzvah of one of our fellow travelers.
 
We will be immersed in Israeli history and culture and, at the same time, we will get to better know our selves, and each other.
 
So far an extraordinarily nice group of people have chosen to travel with us.
 
This trip that has been designed both for the person who has never been to Israel, and for the person who has visited frequently.  Come be a part of what is sure to be a trip of a lifetime.
 
In addition to a set itinerary, we will have some evenings where we will be free to explore on our own.  We will be provided with information on concerts or cultural events in the places where we 
will be. 
 
The tour is officially flying El Al; however, if you want to fly United, ITC can help you to make arrangements.
 
To view a full itinerary and to download an on-line application, go to  www.israeltour.com/jcclb.
 
For additional information, call Rabbi Jay at 973-865-9534 or email him at  mjayrab@gmail.com
OF LBI



RABBI'S OFFICE HOURS
Rabbi Jay will now be at his office at the JCC on TUESDAYS and will have office hours from Noon - 2:00.  Drop in to chat (call the office to make sure he is in and not out on an emergency 609-492-4090) or make an appointment with him (973-865-9534).
Rabbi Jay can always be reached on his cell phone ((973-865-9534) or at his email address (mjayrab@gmail.com).  
He is also available by appointment.


KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN

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

 

WINTER OFFICE HOURS

Beginning January 3, the JCC Office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 - 1:30.
MOVIE NITE

Movie Night
Sunday evening, March 18th at 6:30 PM showing "A Stranger Among Us" starring Melanie Griffith and directed by Sidney Lumet. 

 
  


When a brutal murder occurs among 
the Hasidic Jewish community
and looks like an inside job, tough New York cop, Emily Edith (Melanie Griffith), goes undercover as a Hasid to find the culprit.
 

WOMEN'S SEDER
CONGREGATION SHA'AREY HA-YAM
&
BETH AM SHALOM
 
MIRIAM'S SEDER
 
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018
6 PM
BETH AM SHALOM
1235 NJ-70
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
 
CANTOR ARLYLNE UNGER WILL CONDUCT THE SEDER
 
Members and Extended Family 
(Age 13 and above): $25.00 each
Adult Non-Members 
(Age 13 and above): $30.00 each
Children Age 10-12: $15.00 each
Children under 10: Free
 
Deadline for reservations is March 7, 2018
 
Menu includes:
Glatt Kosher Chinese Buffet
Wine, Soda, Coffee or Tea
 
See attached for Reservations:MIRIAM 

 
VOLUNTEER




VOLUNTEER 
at 
Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County, Inc. in Manahawkin. 
  • a coalition of different faith communities, social service, and health care organizations
  • that provides volunteer physical, emotional and spiritual support to those living at home who are vulnerable because of age or disability.
Here is a list of various volunteer opportunities at Interfaith: INTERFAITH



Interfaith is collecting old cell phones, glasses, hearing aids and used stamps on envelopes.  

We will have a box at the JCC for any donations.

TD AFFINITY PROGRAM

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. 

We just received a check for $456.00 from TD Bank. So think about joining this program and helping the JCC to reap the benefits.
 
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

web site: www.jccoflbi.org  
  
    WINTER OFFICE HOURS:     
 
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
FRIDAY - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM




Mary Beth, Tony and Leslie


Office Staff:
 Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
 Marcie Deutsch, Computer Admin.
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Tony DrGregorio, Custodial Staff


 
CONTACT INFORMATION:
  
Rabbi Michael S. Jay

Rose Valentine, JCC President
rvalen1963@aol.com

SEE NOV/DEC/JAN BULLETIN
with this link
 
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1963@aol.com



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3/9/18 - 3/16/18

Friday, 3/9
Kaballat Dinner & Service
6:00 PM

See JCC Calendar: 

SHABBAT SHALOM

Shabbat

Candle Lighting Time
Friday
March 9, 2018
 5:40 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)

HERE IS A CALENDAR OF ALL CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
ON LBI FOR 5778


 
We are proud that the JCC of LBI is a registered participant of
SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA

This Friday night, hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part in an historic national Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews - Shabbat!

By participating in this continent-wide event, you will not only have the opportunity to experience Shabbat, but you will be sharing your experience with tens of thousands of Jews across North America.

Join us for Services

Friday, March 9, 2018
7:00 PM 

Rabbi's Talk:
Hidden Message of the Shema

Saturday, March 10, 2018


Shabbat Parah

On the Shabbat after Purim, two Torah Scrolls are removed from the Ark. The Sidrah of the week is read from the first, and from the second, the chapter of Parah Adumah, the Red Cow (or Red Heifer), is read. 
The reading of this chapter was instituted for this time of the year because Jews were required to purify themselves before coming to Jerusalem for the pilgrimage festival of Passover.


Torah Study
9:00 AM
Services
10:00 AM

Torah Portion:
(Exodus 35:1 - 40:38, 
Maftir: Numbers 19:1 - 22))
Here is the reading:
PARSHAH
Haftorah:
Ezekiel 36:16 - 36:38
Here is the Haftorah:


Torah Leigner:
Rabbi Jay


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.






YAHRZEITS
FOR NEXT WEEK

These names will be read at services on March 9, 2018

March 2 Yahrzeits will be read due to cancellation of services last Shabbat.

Joseph Dicicco Jr.
Robert Jonas
Lottie Levy*
Margot Lippmann
Salvatore LiVecchi
Henrietta Nagel
Shirley Teplitsky
Morris Weiner
Murray Elefant
Gerald Golden
Elizabeth Tittelbaum
Arthur E. Weinstein
Rhoda Herman*
James Norberg Sr.
Esther Renzin
Harry Sisenwine
Damary Hernandez
Richard Snyder
Netti Turek
Helen Applebaum
Jetchen Karo
Stanley Karp
Adam Lewisohn
Susie Sisenwine
Joseph Friedman*
Nathan Levison*
Abraham Pervin*
Marian Diamond
Herman Kleinfeld
Paul Watling

March 9 Yahrzeits

Lillian Salander*
Betty Schleifer
Amy Smith
Milton G. Smith
Hershel Alan Denker
Albert Kessler
Henry Nagel
Morris Rebo
Meir Cohen
Benjamin Katz
Milton Pollack
Sara Rubin
Eleanor Satir
Emily Spiegle
Seymour Tilbor
Marjorie Fisher*
Arthur Goldsmith
Gloria Reason
Josephine Tucker
Minnie Britz*
Solomen Chalek
Edna Eisner
Helen Freedman
Edward Gold
Abe Rosenbaum
Ginette Shomer
Sylvia Glasser
Sidney Kronenberg
Fanny Parker
Manuel Sidel
Morris Herman
Felix Horowitz
David Polinsky






 

* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovingly enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.
CONGREGATION
NEWS


 

   KAREN & DAVID SHATZ
 who were recipients of the
Julian Y. Bernstein 
Distinguished Service Award
given by the Westchester Jewish Council 
for their work with
StandWithUs

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CARING COMMITTEE
   
Caring
This committee acts as a support system for congregation members facing illness and other personal situations that need to be addressed.  
Please contact Chairperson, Kem Spencer if you are in need of assistance or if you know of a JCC member that needs our help.     
201-819-3210

KIDDUSHES 
on Saturday morning

Contact  the office 609-492-4090
for information about 
sponsoring a Kiddush

SEE DONATION & MENU:
SISTERHOOD STUFF

Jewish Community Center of LBI
PASSOVER SEDER
 
Saturday March 31, 2018
 at 6:00 PM
 led by Rabbi Michael Jay
Spiritual Leader of the JCC of LBI
 
All are Welcome!!! Reservations Necessary

See flyer for details




 
SHOEBOX RECYCLING
PROGRAM
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CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE 
JCC OF LBI

The JCC is a beautiful place to celebrate a milestone: wedding, anniversary, baby naming, birthday.

Contact the office for further information. 609-492-4090

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

S END ONE OF OUR NEW TRIBUTES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF
See order form here: 

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. 

We are proud to announce that 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.

A Endowment Fund Committee has been established headed by Arnie Galer.


YAHRZEIT PLAQUES
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 
Here is the Paver Form: 

NAME BADGES

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:  TAGS

TEXT BLAST SIGN UP

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 (jccoflbi@gmail.com) 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. 

ADS FOR JCC BULLETIN

Please contact the JCC Office (609-492-4090) if you would like to place an ad in the Bulletin
 

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PAVERS:

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TREE OF LIFE

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JEWISH JOURNAL: 

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YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM:

PLAQUE 

 

  

KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM

KOL HAKAVOD

 

 

KIDDUSH SPONSOR

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