A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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As I have been pointing out at Friday night services, at this time of year, we count the Omer every evening. Indeed, we count each night from the Second day of Passover until the beginning of Shavuot. In the days of the Temple, our ancestors were required to bring an Omer's measure of Barley as an offering to the Temple each day. Since the destruction of the Temple, we literally "count" the Omer each day. Thus on the first day we recite a blessing and then say, "This is the first day of the counting of the Omer". On the second day we recite a blessing and say, "This is the second day of the counting of the Omer." And so on. And so on. We count until the 49th day and then on the 50th day is the holiday of Shavuot.
While the reason for this counting ritual has been subject to conjecture, the Rabbis determined that its purpose, in part, was to count the days until receipt of the Torah.
One little fact that might go unnoticed is that we are not counting "down"; rather we are counting "up". This is probably not an accident. There is a meaningful symbolism inherent in this process. At the time of the Exodus, our ancestors were slaves who were slowly elevating themselves higher and higher until they were ready to receive God's gift, the Torah.
Frankly, one might think that the idea of counting every day is a bit ridiculous. What purpose could it possibly serve? One answer is that, by counting, we are creating intention and anticipation.
The message this week is that in our lives we should always be looking to count up; we should be trying to elevate ourselves. If a slave population can become a nation of priests, then each of us has the ability to count up and improve ourselves. The improvement might be intellectual, spiritual, or emotional; it might be personal or communal.
By counting, we account for ourselves. For who we are and whom we wish be. The mountain we climb today to receive the Torah is the mountain of elevated thoughts and elevated actions. When we strive to raise our selves, we elevate the world around us.
Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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Rabbi Jay will be at the JCC on Tuesdays and will have office hours from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. 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).
This is also a good time to telephone the rabbi.
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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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COUNTDOWN TO THE
JCC OF LBI
PROGRAM AD JOURNAL
Deadline: May 22, 2016
Goal: $10,000
Received as of today: $6,700
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
Full Page: $200.00
Includes two complimentary tickets to one of the Bart Shatto Concerts
1/2 Page $120
1/3 Page (Business Card Expanded $75
Our Jewels (Children & Grandchildren) $10
See ad form by clicking on this link
AD FORM
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MITZVAH DAY
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Join us for our first Mitzvah Day
Sunday morning, May 21 10:00 AM - Noon
We will be preparing the building for the season, doing some planting of flowers, touch-ups here and there and getting the Center & Rabbi's house all spruced up.
We will also be baking goodies that morning for the Gala. Please join us in the kitchen.
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JUNE ACTIVITIES AT THE JCC
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Friday, June 2
Shabbat on the Beach
6:00 PM
in Loveladies
Sunday, June 4
WELCOME BACK BRUNCH
10:00 AM
provided by the Sisterhood
No Charge
CALL THE JCC OFFICE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
609-492-4090
FIRST OF THE 5 SUMMER DOCUMENTARY FILMS
Sunday, June 11th
7:00 PM
"Body and Soul: An American Bridge"
The story of one of the
most popular songs in the jazz repertoire, BODY AND SOUL: AN AMERICAN BRIDGE illustrates the complex musical interplay between Jewish and African-American cultures
Future Films:
Sunday, July 9th at 7:00 - Broadway Musicals, a Jewish Legacy
Sunday, August 20th at 7:00 - There are Jews Here"
Sunday, September 10th at 7:00 - Jerry Lewis: The Man behind the Clown
Sunday, October 1st at 7:00 - Monsieur Mayonnaise
SUMMER
BOOK CLUB
Monday, June 19
10:30 PM
Book: Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman.
Future Dates (Mondays) July 17 August 14 September 11
ZUMBA BEGINS JUNE 22
Monday/Thursday/Friday
9:00 PM
GALA EVENT
"Five 'N Thrivin" Gala Event
in the JCC Social Hall
and Builders:
Edd Dreyfus, Sherry Fruchterman & Jeffrey Shapiro
Please join us for a wonderful evening of celebration. Reservations are due on June 4.
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FEDERATION EVENTS
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Please Join Jewish Federation of Ocean County for Father's and Jewish Heritage Day - Sunday, June 18, 2017, 1:05 pm at the Blue Claws Game.
Special discounted price of $10 for tickets.
Let's make this a VERY SPECIAL Father's
and Jewish Heritage Day!!!
Kosher food will be available, as well as games
and special treats.
DETAILS, CLICK ON THIS:
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EVENTS OF INTEREST
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Sunday, June 4
10:30 AM
Congregation B'nai Israel,
171 Ridge Road,
Rumson, NJ
Guest Speaker: Aaron Lansky
"Saving a Culture Through Books"
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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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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.
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.
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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 MAY/JUNE 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:
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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5/19 - 5/26
Sun.
Mitzvah Day
10 - 12 Noon
Mon.
Deadline for ads in the Program Ad Journal
Wed.
Mah jongg
12:30 - 4:00 PM
See JCC Calendar:
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SHABBAT SHALOM
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7:52 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
Friday,
Rabbi's Talk:
Walking with G-d
BAT MITZVAH
OF
MEGHAN REBECCA
DOCTOR
Meghan Rebecca Doctor
Manchester Middle School
in Whiting. She participates
in All Star Competition
Cheerleading with the
Central New Jersey All
Stars. Meghan is also a
member of Girl scout Troop
74 in Whiting, and she loves
to run and bike ride. For her
Mitzvah project, Meghan
has been collecting supplies
for the Popcorn Park Zoo.
Meghan is the daughter of
Dana and Stuart Doctor.
Mazel tov to the entire
Doctor family
Torah Study
9:00 AM
Services
Torah Portion
Behar-Bechukotai
(Leviticus 25:1 - 27:34)
Here is the Parshah
Here is the Haftorah:
In celebration of Shavuot,
services will be held on
Wednesday and Thursday mornings,
May 31st and June 1st at 9:30am.
Yizkor will be recited
on Thursday, June 1st.
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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YAHRZEITS
FOR NEXT WEEK
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These names will be read at services on May 20, 2017
Samuel Rosenweig
Elaine Berkowitz*
Milton Britz*
Jerome Molbert
Scott Paley
Esther Rosenfeld
Joseph Tomar
Dr. Harry Herman*
David Kaplan
Elizabeth Piwosky
Isidor Rothstein
Bernice Szangerbasha*
Abraham Joseph Kates*
Jerome Stanley Katz*
Herbert Kramer
Kate Alexander
Richard Gardner MD.
Vera Lipman
Harry Solomon*
Judith Weinstein
Leona Adelman
Louis Gilman
Lilian Herman
Betty Lander
Esther Epstein*
Gussie Meyerson*
* Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovingly enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards.
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CONGREGATION
NEWS
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Dr. Ben Kahn
CONDOLENCES
to the family of
Murry Opatosky
SHARE YOUR NEWS
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, Joy Kern, if you are in need of assistance or if you know of a JCC member that needs our help.
609- 978-3669
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KIDDISHES
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Contact Lynn Berkowitz
or Rose Valentine
for information about
sponsoring a Kiddish
609-709-3160
973-632-0913
SEE NEW DONATION & MENU
Sponsorship includes:
*Printed acknowledgement on the food table, in
the Shabbat Reminder email and in the Shabbat program
*Verbal, public acknowledgement from the bimah during services.
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SISTERHOOD STUFF
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SISTERHOOD KICK-OFF
MEETING
Wednesday, June 14th
10:30 AM
Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat and Share the Joy of Shabbat!
Dates Available
May 26, 2017
June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017
July 7, 21, 28, 2017
August 4, 25, 2017
September 1, 2017
SEE THIS FORM TO RESERVE A DATE:
SHOEBOX RECYCLING
PROGRAM
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CLICK:
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ACME & SHOPRITE SCRIP
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We have scrip available from ACME as well as ShopRite. You can help the JCC of LBI earn free money by using these $25 gift
cards when you shop at these stores. Scrip is now available at the JCC office and in Barnegat with Jeri Riffle (609-290-9135).
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ADS FOR JCC BULLETIN
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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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DOCUMENTS AND LINKS |
JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!! LATEST BULLETIN: BULLETIN
WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE MEMBERSHIP FORMS MEMBERSHIP PAVERS: PAVERS TREE OF LIFE TREE JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD AD JOURNAL FORM AD JOURNAL |
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