JCC the Place to Be The Jewish Community Center of LBI 

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August 11, 2017
19 Av 5777

 
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Contents
A Message from the Rabbi
Kol Hakavod
The Week That Was...
Thank you
Ongoing Activities
August Activities
Federation Film Festival
Bulletin Ads
Text Blast Sign Up
TD Affinity Program
This Week's Events
Shabbat Information
Yahrzeits
Congregation News
Kiddishes
Sisterhood Stuff
Giving Opportunities
Name Badges
Documents & Links
A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI

Virtually every holiday movie we watch has the obligatory scene of a family warmly sitting down to a beautifully honed meal and, before partaking of the bounty set before them, dutifully (and lovingly) reciting Grace; thanking God for that which they are about to eat.    In the Jewish tradition, we certainly have the notion of praising God before a meal (indeed before eating anything), but equally important, and perhaps more so, is the Grace after the meal; what we call in Hebrew "Birkhat Ha-Mazon" (literally: "Blessing on Nourishment").  Indeed this prayer, with a sometimes raucously belted melody, is my favorite part of Shabbat and holiday meals. 

Parashat Eikev contains the source Text for the requirement that we recite Grace after meals.  At Deuteronomy 8:10 it says: "When you have eaten and been satisfied, you will bless the Lord your God for the good Land that He has given you."  I have always considered the notion that we bless God after the meal, to be fascinating.  Before we eat, it is easy to thank God.  We are hungry and want to get to the food.  But after the meal is already eaten, once we are satiated, the normal human condition would be to move on to our next activity, or to take a nap.  Indeed, how often in our lives do we forget that even the mundane things in our lives, like eating a meal, are blessings from God; miracles to be acknowledged?  It would seem that while some find the satisfaction of a meal to be the end-game, in our tradition, the final chorus is a "thanks!" to the One God in Heaven who made the meal possible.

But, interestingly, if one looks at the Birkhat Ha-Mazon, he will find that it is not just about the food. In its entirety, the Jewish Grace After Meals also blesses the land and, specifically, Jerusalem.  The requirement to recite it is also, interestingly, not in a "command form".  As Dr. Raymond P. Scheindlin, professor, Medieval Hebrew Literature, and director, Shalom Spiegel Institute of Medieval Hebrew Poetry, JTS, wrote of the Birkhat Ha-Mazon in a Jewish Theological Seminary Torah Commentary in July 2010/Av 5770:

[The][a]ncient rabbis cited [Deuteronomy 8:10] as authority for the obligation of reciting a grace after meals. However, the verse does not seem to speak about a ritual blessing, but rather a spontaneous expression of gratitude; not "When you eat and are satisfied, you must bless the Lord" (implying a commandment) but "When you eat and are satisfied, you will (spontaneously) bless the Lord." Regardless, Moses was not speaking primarily of gratitude for the food. Gratitude for the food, he declares,will lead to gratitude for the Land, and it is for the Land that he envisions the Israelites as giving thanks once they experience its bounty.

Next time each of us eats a meal, even if we do not do the full Birkhat Ha-Mazon, we should make it a point, in some way, to express our gratitude for what we have been given. (For those interested in further study of the Birkhat Ha-Mazon, click here http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/grace.html).
 
This week in addition to our thanks for the food we have eaten, I would like to offer thanks, in advance, to all who join us for the Coffeehouse this Saturday evening, at 9:00 pm featuring the musical of our very own Carl Steinberg.  Carl provided wonderful music for last year's coffeehouse and FUN was had by all.  In addition to great music, covers and his own compositions, there will be refreshments including ice cream!!  We look forward to seeing you!!
 
Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
 



SUMMER HOURS

Rabbi Jay will be at his office at the JCC on Mondays and will have office hours from 10:00 AM - Noon.  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.
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

 

THE WEEK THAT WAS...

Thank you to Richard Morgan for the lovely program of his poems last Sunday morning.  He is a special treasure in our community.

Thank you to Lynn Berkowitz for putting together another successful Bazaar last Wednesday.  

THANK YOU

 To those who worked on the volunteered at the Bazaar

SetUp/CleanUp/Shoes etc.
Reina Levy
Phil Levy
Linda Marr
Hedda Chairnoff
Jill Denker
Ina Galer
Arnie Galer
Cliff Farin
Harold Farin
Lynn Berkowitz & Joel

LBI Tables
Richard Morgan
Ira Morgenthal
Ina Morgenthal
 Ken Abend
 Don Paris
 Rose Valentine
 Mary Stowers
  Karen Schwing 
Harold Farin
Don Pripstein. 

Kitchen Crew
Paula Hait
Lori Sherry
Rochelle Spencer
Hedda Chairnoff
Ellen Weinberg
Alisa Friedberg
Judy Abend
Jackie Avondoglio and Hannah
Bunny Kauffman, Ryan and Herman
Karen Schwing
Linda Marr
Joan Ely
Phil Levy
Millie Wolpert
Natty Lapidus
Jody Brusilow
Lexa Merson and Nancy
Carole Nunberg
It truly takes a village. Thanks to all.

ONGOING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 

Mah jongg
MAH JONGG 
EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM




RABBI'S CLASS 

Fridays from 10:00 - 11:15 PM 
The Ethical Life: Jewish Values in an Age of Choice This course will focus on the general Ethics of our tradition and how that tradition can be applied to issues that have risen historically and today. This class runs for ten weeks. Each class is stand alone, so there is no need to come to all of them. There will be a suggested donation of $5 per class or $40 if you plan on attending all ten classes.


LUNCH & LEARN 
with Rabbi Jay
Mondays 12:00 - 1:30 PM

An extended book club using Rabbi Joseph Telushkin's book,
Jewish Wisdom: Ethical Spiritual, And Historical
Lessons From the Great Works and Thinkers. Each
class will be stand-alone, so, if you cannot make it to
all of them, you should still come! 

Lunch will provided with a suggested donation of $5. 
(Used books will be available for purchase for around $10
each)



ZUMBA 
Monday/Thursday/Friday
9:00 PM

AUGUST EVENTS
Sunday, August 13 - 
10:00 AM 
ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING



Monday, August 14 -
10:30 AM 
BOOK DISCUSSION: "The Paris Architect" by Charles Belfoure




Friday, August 18 6:00 PM  
SHABBAT ON THE BEACH in Loveladies just south of St. Clare's Church



Sunday, August 20 @ 7:00 PM Documentary "THERE ARE JEWS HERE"

Latrobe Torahs are brought to the JCC of LBI
"In a touching scene, congregants from Beth Israel Congregation marching under a chuppah escorted the Torah to its new home, where they were told by Rabbi Michael Jay that "your congregation will be connected with our congregation forever."


 
Thursday, August 24 - 
7:00 PM
WOMEN'S ROSH CHODESH 
at the home of Ruth Miller, 321 Beach Plum Drive, Loveladies. 
Please RSVP to sherihorowitzjay@gmail.com or 
Call the synagogue office at 609-492-4090.




Saturday, August 26 @ 8:45 PM Sunday, August 27 @
 4:00 PM

BART SHATTO CONCERT 

From the stages of Broadway, where he played the pivotal role of Jean 
Valjean in Les Miserables, to packed arenas on tour with the Gold/Platinum 
selling rock-symphonic band, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Bart Shatto has 
delighted audiences with his magnificent talents. Shatto's name may be 
familiar to LBI regulars as he has also performed multiple memorable times at 
the Surflight Theater in Beach Haven in Les Miserables and Jekyll and Hyde. 
He has also had the privilege of performing at such distinguished venues as 
Carnegie Hall and at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. for President
George Bush.

General Admission $45; Reserved seating $70

FEDERATION FILM FESTIVAL 
Sunday, October 15
thru
Sunday, October 29








 
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON:   FILMS


ADS FOR JCC BULLETIN

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

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  
  
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.

Leslie, Marcie and Jeri

 
CONTACT INFORMATION:
  
Rabbi Michael S. Jay

Rose Valentine, JCC President
rvalen1963@aol.com


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with this link

 

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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
8/11 - 8/18
 
Friday
Zumba
9:00 AM
Rabbi's Class
10:00 - 11:15 AM

Saturday
Drop-In Havdallah
9:00 PM
followed by Coffee House with Carl Steinberg

Sunday
Daven on the Beach @24th Street
9:00 AM 
Annual Membership Meeting
10:00 AM

Monday
Zumba
9:00 AM
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Jay
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Sisterhood Book Group
10:30 AM

Wednesday
Mah jongg
12:30 - 4:00 PM


Thursday
Zumba
9:00 AM

Friday 
Zumba
9:00 AM
Rabbi's Class
10:00 - 11:15 AM


See JCC Calendar: 

SHABBAT SHALOM

Shabbat

Candle Lighting Time
Friday
August 11, 2017
 7:39 PM
(So. Ocean County NJ)

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



JOIN US FOR SERVICES

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT


Friday,
August 11, 2017
8:00 PM

Special Service created by 
Bonnie Farin

"It Couldn't Be JOY
 Without a Little Oy"

  
Saturday, August 12, 2017
 
Torah Study
9:00 AM
Services
10:00 AM

Torah Portion
Eikev
(Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25)
Here is the Parshah


Haftorah
Isaiah 49:14-51:3
Here is the Haftorah:

Torah R eaders:
Zack Rosenberg
Rabbi Jay





Drop-in-Havdallah
9:00 PM





Coffee House 
following Havdallah 
with the music of Carl Steinberg






Sunday
Daven on the Beach at 24th Street
9:00 AM



SPECIAL SHABBAT SERVICES


August 18, 2017
6:00 PM in 
Loveladies

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 August 11, 2017

Jack Blecher
Myer Elgart*
Joseph Friedland
Sophie Neustadt*
Leslie Kaufman
Sylvia Davis
Adam Marc Kreiger*
Sidney Pripstein*
Louis Greenwald*
Celine Kolb
Grace Petter
Tillie Schoenberger
Samuel Bell*
Lena Levison*
Samuel Richman
Morris Rosner
Miriam Blaher
Nathan Dondershine
Lydia Garay
Shirley Halpern
David Hochman
Mildred Rosenthal
Louis Alexander


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

CONDOLENCES TO


JAY & NINA PREMSELAAR
on the loss of Jay's father
Aaron Premselaar, 
a Holocaust survivor.
  If anyone wishes to make a donation they can contact the Anne Frank Society for Mutual Respect. 

"May God remember forever our dear ones who have gone to their eternal rest. May they be at one with the One who is life eternal.  May the beauty of their lives shine for evermore, and may our lives always bring honor to their memory."  


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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, Joy Kern, if you are in need of assistance or if you know of a JCC member that needs our help. 
609- 978-3669 
 
   
KIDDISHES 
on Saturday morning

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.  

MEN'S CLUB
 
Men's Club Reorganization Meeting
Sunday, September 17, 2017 
at 10:00 am
Steering Committee members and 
potential new members are invited to attend  


SISTERHOOD STUFF


SISTERHOOD WRAP UP MEETING

Tuesday, August 22
10:00 AM


Sponsor an 
Oneg Shabbat 
and Share the Joy of Shabbat!

SEE THIS FORM TO RESERVE A DATE:





SHOEBOX RECYCLING
PROGRAM
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CLICK:


GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
RAFFLES
All members should have received their raffle tickets.  Please help to make this project a success by purchasing tickets.  Additional tickets are also available in the office.

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.

  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) 
If you want to have a paver(s) installed by the High Holidays, your order must be in by August 1.  The next time pavers will be installed is the Spring of 2018.
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:  BADGES

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

 

 

KIDDISH SPONSOR

KIDDISH FORM 

 

 

ONEG SPONSOR

ONEG 

 

 

SUMMER CALENDAR

CALENDAR