Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter
February 18, 2022
17 Adar 1 5782
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CHANGES IN THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
2/17 Thursday's Torah Study
at 2:00 PM
2/17 Thursday NO Hebrew Class
2/17 Thursday Ma'ariv
begins at 7:00 PM
Saturday Torah Study at 5:30 PM
Havdallah on Saturday at 6:30 PM
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A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
In Parashat Ki Tissa, God gives Moses the final instructions for building the Mishkan and its various component parts. At this point the Torah text switches to a new, and strange, topic. It is here that God gives Moses very specific instructions about Shabbat and, in particular, reinforces the strict prohibition against working on shabbat.
It is an odd spot for a Shabbat reminder (Pun intended Rose). One reason proposed by the Rabbis is very interesting. Since God has just finished giving instructions for the construction of what will be a beautiful and holy tabernacle, God assumes that the people will rush to begin work and will not stop until it is completed. It is not an unreasonable thought by the Holy One (Especially considering the haste with which the Israelites sought to build the golden calf in Moses’ absence).
If the people will, in fact, be in a rush to build the tabernacle, God decides that they will need to be reminded that they are not permitted to work on Shabbat, and that the prohibition applies even to the building of God’s earthly abode and its attendant structures and utensils.
Thus, by its placement at precisely the literary point where the people would commence work on the holy space, the people are reminded that Shabbat trumps the other commandments.
To build it holy, to not build is holier still. An important message, indeed.
Shabbat Shalom – Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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Thank you to all those who participated in our Oops Contest last week. 536 people opened the email, 79 people clicked on the link to the Shabbat Reminder, 17 people participated in the contest and collectively 26 mistakes were found - some a matter of style by the way. The best response was - "I only found one mistake!!!"
AND THE WINNER IS SHEILA WEISEL with 17 errors found. Your Purim package is on the way!!!!
PS I am most concerned about the content and visual accompaniment in the Shabbat Reminder. I will try to catch the misspellings and typos in the future but.... so just enjoy our weekly email.
Rose Valentine
E-Letter Editor
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Candle Lighting time
Friday Evening,
February 18, 2022
5:18 PM
So. Ocean County
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JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
Friday Evening
February 18, 2022
6:00 PM
ZOOM ONLY
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Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
Saturday Morning
February 19, 2022
Services
9:00 AM
ZOOM
AND
IN PERSON
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
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Torah Reading:
Parshah Ki Tisa
Exodus 30:11-34:35
Here is the Reading
Haftorah
I Kings 18:1-39
Here is the Haftorah
Saturday Evening
5:30 PM
Torah Study
6:30 PM
Havdallah
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services
Sunday - Thursday
Ma'ariv Service
7:30 PM
2/17 Ma'ariv begins at 7:00 PM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom Sservices:
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
THURSDAY 2/17
2:00 PM Torah Study with the Rabbi
NO Beginning Hebrew with Ira
Following Ma'ariv Service
7:00 PM
Can We Talk?
A WAX Program
MONDAY 2/21
10:00 AM
Hartman Institute Seminar
"Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism"
with Rabbi Jay
WEDNESDAY 2/23
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 2/24
11:00 AM Torah Study with the Rabbi
2:00 PM Beginning Hebrew with Ira
HERE ARE THE LINKS :
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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 and 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!
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, 2/17
WAX PROGRAM
"Tool Kit for Troubled Times"
Wednesday, 2/23
WAX BOOK DISCUSSION
4:00 PM
Sunday, 2/27
SARAH AROESTE LADINO MUSIC FROM YESTERDAY TO TODAY
5:00 PM
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A TASTE OF LADINO MUSIC
The Ladino language is a Hebrew-Spanish hybrid that developed in Medieval Spain. Ladino music developed in medieval al-Andalus, and was passed down through oral tradition, largely, though not exclusively, from mother to daughter. It is marked by drama, intensity, and beautiful, virtuosic melodies.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, 3/3
KOL NASHIM
with
Cantor Sara 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
led by Ted Leventhal
7:45 PM
Thursday, 3/31
INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR
Jonathan Stone
"Prison Minyan"
7:45 PM
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JCC WOMENS AUXILIARY: BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00 PM
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"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
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Ladino Music from Yesterday to Today
A Virtual Presentation by
Sarah Aroeste
Sunday, February 27 at 5:00 PM
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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).
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
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"Kol Nashim": A Woman’s Look at Torah and Tefillah
An Exciting WAX Series
Led by dynamic Jewish educators, together we will study Torah and Tefillah from a woman’s point of view. Our faculty includes: Cantor 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 Cantor 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.
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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.
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"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
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'Susan & Friends 2022: The Men Speak Out”
Thursday, March 31, 2022
7:45 PM
Author: Jonathan Stone
Title: The Prison Minyan
Discussion led by
Rabbi Michael Jay
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CHAVERAH VISIT TO THE
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE
HAMILTON, NJ
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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
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Also in stock - Mezuzah Scrolls |
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The following names will be read by the Rabbi on Friday evening
Abraham Fisher
James Norberg Sr.
Esther Renzin
Gerald Abrams
Barbara Abramson
Damary Hernandez
Richard Snyder
Netti Turek
Helen Applebaum
Jetchen Karo
Stanley Karp
Adam Benjamin Lewisohn
Susie Sisenwine
Joseph Friedman*
Nathan Levison*
Marian Diamond
Victor Kasner
Herman Kleinfeld
Lillian Salander*
Amy Smith
Milton G. Smith
Hershel Alan Denker
Albert Kessler
Morris Rebo
Sophia Shapiro
*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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Daniel Blattner
February 19
Gary Koupf
February 20
Arthur Cohen
February 21
Sue Fuirst
February 21
Mel Kleinfeld
February 21
Dana Meyers
February 21
Malenie Piscetelli
February 22
Barbara Pyles
February 22
Patricia Adell
February 23
Irv Hurwitz
February 25
John Schweighardt
February 25
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Lawrence & Stacey Garb
February 20
22nd Anniversary
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CONTACT:
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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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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 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 AND THURSDAY
FROM 10 - 2
CONTINUE TO USE THE PHONE OR EMAIL WITH REQUESTS.
OUR OFFICE STAFF WILL BE CHECKING IN REGULARLY.
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Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Kitchen Manager: Susan Berube
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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
Michael Babst, President
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
Graphics by
Irene Babst
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