Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter
February 11, 2022
10 Adar 1 5782
|
|
|
 |
A MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
We are living in perilous times.
I am not referring to the pandemic, nor am I hinting at climate change. While each of these deserves attention, instead, I am referring to a report released last week by Amnesty International in which that (immensely biased) organization concluded (without any objective proof) that Israel, the homeland of the Jewish people and the only democracy in the middle east, is an apartheid state. That Amnesty International would reach such a libelous conclusion comes as no surprise to those who know the organization and the anti-Israel slant of its members. For an in-depth look at who the folks at Amnesty are, and their undying disdain for the Jewish Homeland, click here:
Indeed, the ultimate purpose of the report is not to find Israel guilty of wrongdoing; That was a given. The real purpose is to completely delegitimize the historical homeland of the Jewish people. As such, it is a report borne of nothing other than antisemitism.
The bigger problem is that, despite the report’s obvious (and purposeful) inaccuracies, Israel haters around the globe will ignore the proof of the authors’ ill-intent and waive it as proof positive that Israel is a rogue state. When you combine misinformation, such as this, with the obvious ignorance of renowned celebrities when they speak about Israel, the Jewish people, and/or the Holocaust, times are, indeed, perilous.
Click just below to read two articles which take an in-depth look at the report (you will be appalled):
How do we fight this kind of insidious misinformation? Here are a few ways:
1) Keep doing Jewish. By a Challah. Say Kiddush over wine. Come to services. Study Torah with us or join us for any of our classes or programs.
2) Keep yourself actively informed about Israel and the middle east.
3) Keep giving to charities, Jewish and secular.
4) Plan a trip to Israel. The JCC is in the beginning stages of planning a congregational trip by next year. Join us!
5) Reach out to your non-Jewish friends and neighbors and let them know that there is more to Israel than what they may be reading, or hearing, in the news. The JCC board has authorized the establishment of an “interfaith outreach committee” to be headed by Rob Van Naarden. Help us to begin planning for this important new committee.
Finally, if you hear or see anything that is anti-Israel and/or antisemitic, let me know.
Tomorrow evening I will be talking about the importance of light in our tradition.
Shabbat Shalom – Rabbi Michael S. Jay
|
This week have been studying the garments that G-d instructed Moses to have made for Aaron, the High Priest. See the depiction below. Our Torah study classes are facinating. Join us when you can. |
|
|
|
Candle lighting Time
Friday evening,
February 11, 2022
5:10 PM
So. Ocean County
|
JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
Friday evening
February 11, 2022
6:00 PM
ZOOM ONLY
|
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to Join
Zoom Services
Saturday morning
February 12, 2022
Services
9:00 AM
ZOOM ONLY
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to Join
Zoom Services
IN PERSON
SATURDAY MORNING
SERVICES
BEGIN
FEBRUARY 19
|
Torah Reading:
Parashat Tetzaveh
Exodus 27:20-30:10
Here is the Reading
Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) opens as God instructs Moses to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. God details how to make the priestly clothing, how to sanctify the priests and offer sacrifices during the seven days of inauguration in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and how to build the golden altar.
Haftorah
Ezekiel 43:10-27
Here is the Haftorah
Ira Morgenthal will chant the Haftorah in honor of this 51st Wedding
Anniversary
Torah Study following services at 10:45
Saturday evening
6:00 PM
Havdallah
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
Join Zoom Services
Sunday - Thursday
Ma'ariv Service
7:30 PM
9/17 Ma'ariv begins at 7:00 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:
|
|
|
|
THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
MONDAY 2/14
10:00 AM
Hartman Institute Seminar
"Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism"
with Rabbi Jay
WEDNESDAY 2/16
following Ma'ariv
7:45 PM
Studying the weekly portions
with Rabbi Jay based on the book
"Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas"
by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
THURSDAY 2/117
11:00 AM Torah Study with the Rabbi
2:00 PM Beginning Hebrew with Ira
Following Ma'ariv Service
7:00 PM
Can We Talk?
A WAX Program
HERE ARE THE LINKS :
|
|
Thank you to our Women's Auxiliary (WAX)for organizig a wonderful program last Sunday afternoon. Long Beach Township Police Lt. James Hartmann presented a thorough Power Point program covering many of the concerns citizens on the Island and Mainland have about weather and emergency issues.
For those of you who missed the program or would like to review the information, the Power Point and Video of the program wil be sent out in our new weekly email "Spotlight" on Sunday evening.
|
|
|
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, 2/17
CAN WE TALK
"A Civic Toolkit for Troubled Times"
WAX PROGRAM
Wednesday, 2/23
WAX BOOK DISCUSSION
4:00 PM
Sunday, 2/27
SARAH AROESTE LADINO MUSIC FROM YESTERDAY TO TODAY
5:00 PM
|
|
|
|
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, 3/3
KOL NASHIM
with
Chazzan Sarah Geller
7:45 PM
Friday 3/4
SHABBAT DINNER
SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA
6:00 PM
Sunday 3/13
MAKE HAMENTASHEN
with Joanne Babbitt
10:30 AM
3/23
WAX BOOK REVIEW
4:00 PM
Thursday, 3/24
BOOK DISCUSSION
"Never Alone" by Natan Sharansky
lead by Ted Leventhal
7:45 PM
Thursday, 3/31
INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR
Jonathan Stone
"Prison Minyan"
7:45 PM
|
|
|
|
Sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary of LBI
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 7:00 PM, after services, Chris Satullo from University of Pennsylvania will be zooming with us to discuss the importance of getting along with others, cues to develop good listening and speaking skills to enable each of us to better get along with others. It is hard to actively listen and speak with understanding and respect. It is necessary for us to practice these skills to keep our community strong.
Everyone is encouraged to attend this important event!
|
|
JCC WOMENS AUXILIARY: BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00 PM
|
|
"Jerusalem Maiden" by Talia Carner
The poignant, colorful, and unforgettable story of a young woman in early 20th-century Jerusalem who must choose between her faith and her passion, Jerusalem Maiden heralds the arrival of a magnificent new literary voice, Talia Carner. In the bestselling vein of The Red Tent, The Kite Runner, and A Thousand Splendid Suns, Jerusalem Maiden brilliantly evokes the sights and sounds of the Middle East during the final days of the Ottoman Empire. Historical fiction and Bible lovers will be captivated by this thrilling tale of a young Jewish woman during a fascinating era, her inner struggle with breaking the Second Commandment, and her ultimate transcendence through self-discovery.
Future books
Wednesday, March 23rd at 4:00 pm
Discussion Leader: Rose Valentine
"The Forest of Vanishing Stars" by Kristin Harmel
Wednesday, April 27th at 4:00 pm
Discussion Leader: Nora Hochman
"Hotel Moscow" by Talia Carner
|
|
Ladino Music from Yesterday to Today
A Virtual Presentatlion by
Sarah Aroeste
Sunday, February 27 at 5:00 PM
|
|
Come along on a virtual journey as we learn about Ladino culture and history with this talented singer, songwriter, educator and storyteller, Sarah Aroeste.
Inspired by her family's Sephardic roots in Macedonia and Greece, Sarah has spent the last two decades bringing her contemporary style of original and traditional Ladino music to audiences around the world.
She works tirelessly to keep Ladino music alive for a new generation. Her musical style combines traditional Mediterranean Sephardic sounds with contemporary influences such as rock, pop, and jazz. To date, she has released seven recordings, most recently an all-Ladino Hanukkah CD, Hanuká (2021). SARAHAROESTE
Through her artful performance of music, Sarah will show you how Ladino culture has existed and transformed from the 15th century until today. It is sure to be a meaningful and joyful way to spend your late afternoon.
This is a free event for JCC members. For non-members, tickets are $18.00 per zoom link.
Zoom link will be sent prior to event.
Questions? Please email Jill at jill.denker@hotmail.com
|
|
"Kol Nashim": A Woman’s Look at Torah and Tefillah
An Exciting WAX Series
Lead by dynamic Jewish educators, together we will study Torah and Tefillah from a woman’s point of view. Our faculty includes: Hazzan Sara Geller, Dr. Deborah Miller, Dana Newborn, Sheri Jay and Marlene Herman
OUR SECOND PROGRAM
Thursday, March 3rd at 7:45 PM on ZOOM
"Who Wrote the Book of Esther? John Stewart? Jane Austen?"
with Hazzan Sara Geller
Let's look at the details that make this Book of the Bible such a timeless -- and humorous -- story. Like any good book club discussion, reading the book beforehand is helpful but not necessary.
|
|
Meet our Presenter: Cantor Sara Geller
Cantor Geller has been the high-holidays cantor for JCC-LBI for two seasons. Prior to that she served B'nai Shalom of Olney, MD for 18 years. She currently chairs the Seaboard Region for the Cantors Assembly. Sara lived in the Boston area for many years and served two Conservative synagogues there. In addition to practicing piano and singing, Sara enjoys reading academic papers about many Jewish and music topics.
|
|
|
"Never Alone"'Prison, Politics, and My People
A Book by Gil Troy and Natan Sharansky
Thursday, March 24, 2022
7:45 PM
Discussion led by
Ted Leventhal
|
|
|
|
'Susan & Friends 2022: The Men Speak Out”
Thursday, March 31, 2022
7:45 PM
Author: Jonathan Stone
Title: The Prison Minyan
Discussion lead by
Rabbi Michael Jay
|
|
|
|
Chaverah
Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022
Rain Date: Sunday May 22, 2022
Mode of transportation: Car pool
Ticket Prices: $15.00 Senior rate
$18.00 Group rate
$10.00 Students
Tickets will be ordered 2 weeks prior to the event
Arrival time: 11:00 AM
Lunch: Rat’s Café 1:00 PM - Order from menu
This is the tentative plan, thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to be outside and enjoy the weather with our friends who we have all missed so much over the past 2 years.
So, who’s on board, again, this plan is tentative but we need to begin.
Questions: Irene Babst 856 904-5145 or JCCofLBIChaverah@gmail.com
|
|
Also in stock - Mezuzah Scrolls |
|
|
The following names will be read by the Rabbi on Friday evening
Mae Lazar
Hannah Dudkin
Ida Plotkin
Herman Reif
Phyllis Shatz
Hannah Beck*
Herbert Buchalter
Sidney Schlanger
Edythe Stern
David Cousins
Jonah Herszenberg
Robert Jonas
Lottie Levy*
Henrietta Nagel
Shirley Teplitsky
Morris Weiner
Murray Elefant
Gerald Golden
Ann Nogi
Elizabeth Tittelbaum
*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.
|
|
|
|
Elaine Thomas
February 12
Beth Gottesman
February 14
Rhena Kelsen
February 14
Jill Ratner
February 14
Susan Shapiro
February 14
Elaine Rudolph
February 15
Helene Scharf
February 15
Rose Valentine
February 15
Barbara Werbel
February 16
Bonnie Eisner
February 17
Jacqueline Margolis
February 17
James J. Shrager
February 18
|
Ina & Iran Morgenthal
February 13
51st Anniversary
|
|
|
|
SHARE YOUR NEWS
AND PICTURES
CONTACT:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carolyn & Joe Fleischer
February 10th
54th Aniversary
MAZEL TOV
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
2022 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Membership renewal letters were sent out last week. 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 communicatios and have not yet joined our congregation, here the a new member form:
To pay on line
Fill in your information and then
go to Donation Details - then
Other and type in 2022 Membership
|
|
JCC FUNDS
Your gift to the JCC support 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.
|
|
|
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 TUESDAY AD THURSDAYS
FROM 10 - 2
CONTINUE TO USE THE PHONE OR EMAIL WITH REQUESTS.
OUR OFFICE STAFF WILL BE CHECKING IN REGULARLY.
|
Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Kitchen Manager: Susan Berube
|
|
|
|
LATEST
BULLETIN:
PRAYER BOOK:
WEB SITE:
PAVERS:
TREE OF LIFE
YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM:
KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM
KOL HAKAVOD
TRIBUTES:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Michael Babst, President
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
Graphics by
Irene Babst
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
