JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF
LONG BEACH ISLAND
E-LETTER
November 11, 2022
17 Cheshvan 5783
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It's been forever since we have had a Shabbat Dinner at the Center!!!!! Please join us for a special evening.
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS 11/16 NOON
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A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
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As Parashat Vayeira begins we are told that Abraham is sitting in front of his tent recuperating from the circumcision he performed on himself at the age of 99. The text, at Bereishit 18:2, tells us that “He lifted his eyes and saw: And behold! Three men were standing before him”. Why does the text say: “he lifted his eyes and saw”? Couldn’t it have simply said, “He saw”? I propose that the reason is that the Text is telling us that he didn’t just see the three men; He saw three men and he understood that they were messengers from God.
A person other than Abraham, especially one convalescing from a circumcision, might have looked and seen three men and not taken note of them; perhaps he even would have ignored them. But Abraham looked, saw, and understood the special nature of what was before him.
There are no less than 4 other instances in this Parasha alone where our heroes see and understand. Torah is lovingly feeding us a lesson. It is a lesson that is so important that the theme is repeated over and over again. How often in our lives do we look, but fail to see? How many times have we walked by a homeless person as if he, or she, did not exist? How often have we noticed a person in distress and failed to offer comfort? How often have we seen a sunrise or sunset and not thanked God for God’s creation? How often have we approached the Causeway and just gone over it without seeing how majestic man’s creations can be?
The message this week is simple. As we go through our days we should take note of the things in front of us. To “see” something is not necessarily to “experience” or to “comprehend” it. This comprehension comes from an amalgam of our God given abilities as humans created in God’s image.
Parashat Vayeira is begging us to “look”, “see”, and “understand”. With understanding comes the appreciation of how incredibly precious the world in which we live really is, as it was conceived by God and continues to be perfected by man.
Shabbat Shalom – Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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OCEAN COUNTY FEDERATION FILM FESTIVAL
October/November 2022
THIS WEEK'S FILMS
Dedicaton
paired with: Smile Little Ladybug*
Sunday, November 13 1:00pm
Marquee Theater
United States, 2022
Narrative English
Roger Peltzman transforms his one-man play, Dedication, into a deeply poetic, musical, and cinematic journey. Peltzman's family fled Berlin for Brussels in 1933, and this story centers on his uncle Norbert - the finest pianist in Belgium, until he was murdered in Auschwitz at 21 years old. A singular tale from the Shoah that is at once extraordinary and relatable, Dedication is also a coming to terms with second generation survivor trauma and the role of music in helping to manage wounds that will never fully heal.
*Smile Little Ladybug US 2021 Documentary Short
The daughter and granddaught of a Holocaust survivor are inspired to honor his legacy by becoming clowns and bringing joy to others in this poignant story.
Love & Mazel Tov
Virtual Monday–Friday, November 14–18
Germany, 2020
Berlin. A Party. Daniel pretends to be Jewish to impress Anne. The pretty non-Jewish bookstore owner specializes in Jewish literature, volunteers at a Jewish home for the elderly, and has a warm heart for Jewish guys. Will Anne love him when she learns that he is not Jewish at all? A clever take on social appropriation and historical guilt, this witty, warmhearted look at modern love from award-winning director Wolfang Murnberger
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Candle Lighting time
Friday evening
November 11, 2022
4:26 PM
(So. Ocean County)
JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
Friday night
November 11, 2022
ON ZOOM ONLY
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
Saturday Morning
November 12, 2022
9:00 AM
ON ZOOM ONLY
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
Torah Reading
Parashat Vayera
Genesis 18:1-22:24
Here is the Reading
Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead.
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Haftorah
II Kings 4:1-37
Here is the Haftorah
Saturday evening
Havdallah
5:30 PM
ZOOM ONLY
NO SERVICE THIS WEEK
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
Sunday - Thursday
Ma'ariv Service
7:30 PM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
Monday- Friday
Shacharit Service
8:15 AM
Sunday at 9:00 AM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
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THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
SEE LINKS BELOW
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Wax Luncheon
12:00 NOON
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Practice
A Hartman Class with Rabbi Jay
10:00 AM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
12:30 AM - 4 PM
Canasta & Mah Jongg
WAX Book Review
4:00 PM
following Ma'ariv
7:45 PM
with Rabbi Jay
"Jewish Wisdom"
using the book
by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
11:00 AM Torah Study with the Rabbi
2:00 PM Beginning Hebrew with Ira
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ACTIVITIES
Sunday, November 13
1 - 3 PM
WAX "Not Football" Luncheon
Wednesday, November 16
4:00 PM
WAX Book Club
Friday, November 18
6:30 PM
Shabbat Dinner
Sunday, November 20
11 AM - 2 PM
WAX Chanukah Gift Shop Sale
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ABOUT THE TOWN OF WOODBINE |
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The rich heritage of Woodbine New Jersey is truly unique. Begun over 100 years ago, Woodbine was purchased by the wealthy German philanthropist, Baron de Hirsch who established a fund to assist the immigrating Russian Jews coming to America in the 1890's. Woodbine was the experimental agricultural industrial colony envisioned by the Baron de Hirsch Fund trustees. The immigrants could pursue the agricultural lifestyle that they had been denied in Russia. But because of poor soil conditions, Woodbine soon became better known as a factory town, the manufacturing center of Cape May County. Education, religion, tolerance and inclusion were values shared by the community as it grew, diversified and continued.
The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage was created to remember and record this past while also actively collecting the materials to preserve its continuing heritage. It is a destination for visitors and a local resource for the entire Woodbine community so that they may continue to use the Woodbine Brotherhood Synagogue building as a place to come together. Built by the early Woodbine colonists, the synagogue is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary has been restored and is available for special worship services. The lower level, Brotherhood Hall, houses the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions. Also included is a community sculpture, the Collective Memory Wall, where the Woodbine community has contributed personal memories of Woodbine.
PS The JCC made this trip several years ago. Very inspiring!!!!!
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For more information on The Sam Azeez Museum,
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HERE IS THE FORM FOR YOU TO PRINT, FILL OUT
AND SEND IN WITH YOUR CHECK
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OR
YOU CAN NOW FILL OUT THE INFORMATION ON LINE FOR YOUR PAVER AND MAKE YOUR PAYMENT AS WELL
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The JCC will once again be participating in the PNJ Consortium. An exciting 8-part series is being made available to our congregation.
You need not register.
NEXT PROGRAM DECEMBER 15TH
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JCC WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAYS, AT 4:00 PM
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The Nightingale
By Kristin Hannah
The story centers around two sisters, Vianne Mauriac and Isabelle Rossingol. Vianne, the older and more responsible of the two is living a peaceful and happy life with her husband and daughter in the French countryside. At the threat of impending war, her life is upended when her husband, Antoine, is sent off the fight for France. As Germany begins to occupy France, Vianne is forced to learn how to survive in these new times and protect her young daughter, Sophie. Meanwhile, Isabelle, the younger more rebellious sister has spent much of her childhood being bounced from one boarding school to the next. After the death of their mother when she was just 4, Isabelle has been largely abandoned by her sister and their father. Neither one knew how to handle the rambunctious girl. As the war starts, Isabelle is not content to sit back and watch as her beloved city of Paris is overtaken by the enemy. Longing to make a difference in the war, Isabelle makes some shocking choices that will forever alter the trajectory of her life.
FUTURE BOOKS:
December: Florence Adler Swims Forever
January: Three Sisters
February: House on Endless Waters
March: The Choice
April: Defending Brita Stein
ORDER YOUR BOOK FROM AMAZON AND START READING TODAY
Click here to borrow the book from the Ocean County Library.
A Zoom link will be sent shortly before the event.
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The following names will be read by the Rabbi on Friday evening
Steven Baron
Benjamin Cohen
Beatrice Plotkin Fruchtman*
Mae Goldberg*
Abe Josephson*
Harris Weiner
Isidor Weisel
Vivian Chairnoff
Abraham Levy
Joseph Meshulam
Ada G. Bass*
Bertrand Berman
Joseph Levin
Bess Silver
Laura Ziegeler
Claire Gottlin
Sidney Lichtenstein
George Medvin
Gilbert Tebeleff
Helene Geier
Martin Samwick
Elaine Cameron
Susan Goldsmith Ossanna
Alex Hirsch
David Plotkin
Joseph Sherman
Max Silver
Manuel Smith*
Rhea Britz*
Gladys Krechovitz*
Abraham Lazar
Evelyn B. Sholin
Paul Starr
Jerome Szanger*
*Memorial plaque will be lit this week.
In this Zoom era, we have been able to have a daily minyan at 8:15 AM and at 7:30 PM and on Shabbat. We encourage you to join us on the day of your loved one’s yahrzeit. In the morning, the service is about ½ hour beginning at 8:15 and in the evening at 7:30 until about 7:45. Rabbi will be glad to say the traditional El Malei Rachamim prayer for you, which is recited during the funeral, going up to the grave of the departed, Yizkor remembrance day and other occasions on which the memory of the dead is recalled. You are also welcome to share with the minyan some special memories of your loved one.
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Amy Schreer
November 12
Debra Levy
November 14
Eileen Feldgus
November 16
Carole (Cookie) Gomer
November 17
David Hamburger
November 17
Mitchell Frumkin
November 18
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Marc & Judith Landis
November 15
24th Anniversary
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SHARE YOUR NEWS
AND PICTURES
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,
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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SHARE YOUR NEWS
AND PICTURES
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,
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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YOU CAN NOW FILL OUT A GIVING FORM AND PAY ON LINE IN ONE SIMPLE PROCESS.
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
PAVERS
Inscribe a paver at the front entrance to the building
8" X 4", 8" X 8" and 12" X 12"
SEE UPDATED ORDER FORM:
Become a permanent part of the JCC landscape.
Purchase a personalized paving stone
in honor of your family or in memory of a loved one.
Please contact Diane Hoffman
with your order or with any questions:
PRAYER BOOKS
There are still High Holiday Prayer Books and Chumashim available to be purchased in memory or honor of someone or something. The cost of a Prayer Book is $72 each and $120 for an Eitz Hayim Chumash. The donation includes an affirmation sticker in the book and an acknowledgement letter or letters.
TRIBUTES
SEND ONE OF OUR TRIBUTES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF
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
Herb and Selma z”l Shapiro established the first individual Endowment Fund in memory of his father, as part of the JCC’s Endowment Fund portfolio.
Since then, three additional individual Endowment Funds have been established. Other members are encouraged to also provide for the future of our JCC by establishing similar funds. Please consider adding to this number.
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 named funds will be joined together to be part of the Endowment Fund portfolio.
Endowment funds are necessary to ensure the continuation and well being of our congregation. All members are encouraged to help this important effort by contributing to this portfolio, whether as a specific named individual fund, or as a general donation. The donation can be spread over one, two, or three years, and can be paid via check, donation of appreciated stock, wills, or from the RMD of your IRA or 401K account. 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:
KOL HAKAVOD
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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2022 MEMBERSHIP FORMS
Your support is so important to the continued success of the JCC.
Here is form for renewal:
And if you have been reading our Shabbat Reminder and other communications and have not yet joined our congregation, here is the new member form:
To pay on line
Fill in your information and then
go to Donation Details - then
Other and type in 2022 Membership
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JCC FUNDS
Your gift to the JCC supports our Clergy, our Congregation and the Community.
ENDOWMENT FUND
This fund was established to assure the continuity of our JCC, and our ability to continue providing a full-service congregation to serve the Jewish people of the area. While a donation of any amount is encouraged, a donation of at least $50,000 allows the donor to name a special or specific Endowment Fund in memory or honor of a specific person event, or family.
GENERAL FUND
Donations to this fund are not earmarked but placed in the general administrative account. Donations to this fund can be in honor or memory of a person, event, or family.
KOL HAKAVOD FUND
Donations to this campaign supplement the clergy needs of our congregation.
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
This fund, managed by the rabbi, allows donors to enable the rabbi to do the work of tzedakah in response to the needs of individuals, organizations and the community.
ZENA & JERRY JAY KIDDISH FUND
The Zena and Jerry Jay Kiddush Fund was established in memory of Rabbi Jay's parents to help provide funds for our Saturday morning kiddushes.
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JCC LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS
President- Phil Rosenzweig
1ST Vice President-Sherry Fruchterman
2ND Vice President-Diane Hoffman
3RD Vice President- Rose Valentine
Treasurer- Ira Morgenthal
Secretary- Cliff Denker
Immediate Past President -Michael Babst
BOARD MEMBERS
Howard Babbitt
Diane Buskirk
Mitch Frumkin
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Jon Geier
Paul Levine
Donald Pripstein
Terri Robinovitz
David Shatz
Rob Van Naarden
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
President - Diane Buskirk
Co-Vice President - Noralyn Carroll
Co-Vice President - Jill Denker
Treasurer - Suzy Geier
Secretary - Joanne Babbitt
Immediate Past President - Irene Babst
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JCC INFORMATION
THE JCC OF LBI IS LOCATED AT
2411 Long Beach Boulevard
(24th Street)
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
Telephone: 609-492-4090 FAX: 609-492-7550
THE OFFICE IS OPEN
MONDAY - FRIDAY
CLOSED THURSDAY
FROM 10 - 2
Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Diane Parzych, Staff Member
Susan Berube, Kitchen Manager
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LATEST
BULLETIN:
PRAYER BOOK:
WEB SITE:
PAVERS:
TREE OF LIFE
YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM:
KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM
TRIBUTES:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Phil Rosenzweig, President
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
Graphics by
Irene Babst
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