JEWISH COMMUNITY
CENTER OF
LONG BEACH ISLAND
E-LETTER
March 24, 2023
2 Nisan 5783
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A PASSOVER MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI |
Doors play a big part in our observance of Passover. It starts with the story itself. Our ancestors marked the doorways of the homes in order to let the angel of death know that the home was an Israelite home, and to “Pass over” it. Doors play a part in the celebratory symbols of our Seders.
Twice during the Seder, it is customary to open the doors of our homes. One of the first things we do during our Seders is raise the matzah up, open a door, and say:
Behold, the bread of poverty that our ancestors ate while in the land of Egypt. All who are hungry come and eat. All who are needy, come and participate in the Passover ritual….
This is the door of compassion. We open the door to help others. It is a way to demonstrate that we take God’s wish that we be “a light unto the nations” seriously. By opening the door to “all who are needy”, we reinforce an important part of our understanding of the Passover holiday and its meaning. We are required to take care of those less fortunate than us, whether they be ill, economically challenged, or incapacitated in some other way.
Near the end of the Seder, we open the door again. This time to welcome the Prophet Elijah and to sing:
Eliyahu hanavi, Eliyahu hatishbi
Eliyahu, Eliyahu, Eliyahu hagiladi
Bimheirah v’yameinu, yavo eileinu
Im mashiach ben-David,
Im mashiach ben-David.
Elijah the prophet, Elijah of Tishbi, Elijah of Gilead, may he soon come to us along with the Messiah, son of David.
This is the door of hope. In our tradition, Elijah’s appearance will usher in the age of the Messiah; traditionally it is the time the world will be perfected. This has different meanings to different people, but it certainly is prophesied to be a time of peace and harmony.
The opening of the door and the singing of Eliyahu gives us the opportunity to think of the infinite possibilities for good as we look to the future. Standing there and swaying as we sing helps us to envision positive times to come with family, friends, and community. I imagine that for many this is a high point in their Seder experience.
May all our doors open to the world with compassion and hope.
Shabbat Shalom – Michael S. Jay
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SALE OF HAMETZ
It is customary on Passover to remove leaven products, known as Hametz from one’s possession. This is accomplished in two ways: outright disposal of all Hametz products in one’s possession, or sale of those products to a non-Jew.
Attached is a form to use to turn over your Hametz to Rabbi Jay so he can sell it on your behalf.
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Candle Lighting time
Friday evening
March 24, 2023
6:54 pm
(So. Ocean County)
JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
Friday night
March 24, 2023
7:30 PM
IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
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Saturday Morning
March 25, 2023
9:00 AM
IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
TORAH READING
Parashat Vayikra
Leviticus 1:1-5:26
Here is the Reading
In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt on the altar, meal offerings made of flour and oil, peace offerings, and sacrifices brought for sinning inadvertently
HAFTORAH
Isaiah 43:21-44:23
Here is the Haftorah
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HAVDALLAH
Saturday evening
7:45 PM
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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PASSOVER SERVICES
Thursday, April 6
Friday, April 7
Wednesday, April 12
Thursday, April 13
10:00 AM
Yizkor April 13
at 11:30 AM
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LET'S DO A PASSOVER RECIPE SWAP
Send us a favorite Passover recipe by replying to this email. (rosevjccoflbi@gmail.com). We will send out what we receive on 3/31.
Deadline for recipes March 28.
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BINGO ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON
What fun to play Bingo on a winter Sunday afternoon with JCC friends. Thanks to Jill Denker of the Program Committee for putting it all together. Special shout out to our caller Jon Geier. Hopefully we can do this again!
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ASK THE RABBI
Thank you to Celia Salzman for hosting a "Ask the Rabbi" last week at her home in the Heritage Point community in Barnegat. There were lots of questions about Judaism and as Celia said we could have gone on for hours.
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Celia gifted two copies of the fascinating book written by her husband Robert z"l to the JCC Library. The book, entitled "Mega-Tsunami: The True Story of the Hebrew Exodus From Egypt," is available at the JCC to borrow.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The story of the Hebrew Exodus from Egypt is told in an entirely new way using scientific tools. Science was used to unravel the mystery of the Ten Plagues, and the "Parting of the Seas." The time line of the biblical text was corroborated by data from the Greenland ice-cores. Robert S. Salzman the author has been Congressionally honored for his scientific writing services to the community.
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PICKLEBALL
SUNDAY & THURSDAY
AT 10:00 AM
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Thanks to the popularity of the Pickleball program at the JCC, the activity will be extended beyond its initial 6 weeks. Join our "pickle gang" and learn the game, play the game or just watch, schmooze and enjoy a bagel and a schmear. |
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THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY, MARCH 26
Baking with Joanne
1:00 AM
MONDAY, MARCH 27
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Practice
A Hartman Class with Rabbi Jay
10:00 AM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
Canasta & Mah Jongg
12:30 AM - 4 PM
following Ma'ariv
7:45 PM
Study with with Rabbi Jay
"Jewish Wisdom"
using the book
by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
11:00 AM Torah Study with the Rabbi
2:00 PM Beginning Hebrew with Ira
8:30 PM PJP Program: 300 Ways to Enhance Your Seder
SEE LINKS BELOW
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Thursday, March 30 @ 8:30 PM
"300 Ways to Enhance Your Seder: Make an Unforgettable Seder" with Dr. Murray Spiegel
A Passover Prep workshop unlike any other! Learn from the experts: this author's dozens of innovative Seders were featured in the New York Times and PBS! Enjoy infectious enthusiasm and learn how to make your next Seder the most fun and interesting it's ever been. A fascinating, humorous and educational multimedia presentation, from the creators of the acclaimed multicultural '300 Ways to Ask The Four Questions,' covers a wide variety of topics: the history of the Seder, origins of its customs, creative and educational ways to use the Four Questions, novel approaches and different themes for your Seder. A lively, interactive program - both scholarly and fun.
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LOOK FOR INFORMATION ON FUTURE PJP PROGRAMS
Sunday, April 16 @ 12:00 PM
“A Virtual Tour of Yad Vashem in Jerusalem”
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NEXT and last JEWISH HISTORY PROGRAM APRIL 27 , 2023
link will be sent out prior to the date
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JCC WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00 PM
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NEXT BOOK REVIEW MEETING
Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00 pm
Discussion Leader: TBA
Defending Britta Stein By Ronald Balson
Chicago, 2018: Ole Henryks, a popular restauranteur, is set to be honored by the Danish/American Association for his many civic and charitable contributions. Frequently appearing on local TV, he is well known for his actions in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II—most consider him a hero. Britta Stein, however, does not. The ninety-year-old Chicago woman levels public accusations against Henryks by spray-painting “Coward,” “Traitor,” “Collaborator,” and “War Criminal” on the walls of his restaurant. Mrs. Stein is ultimately taken into custody and charged with criminal defacement of property. She also becomes the target of a bitter lawsuit filed by Henryks and his son, accusing her of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Attorney Catherine Lockhart, though hesitant at first, agrees to take up Mrs. Stein's defense. With the help of her investigator husband, Liam Taggart, Lockhart must reach back into wartime Denmark and locate evidence that proves Mrs. Stein's innocence.
FUTURE BOOKS:
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
Michael Beck*
Louis Cohen
Irving List*
Lillian Barham
Charles Miller
Fannie Shapiro
Ruth Weisberger
Lawrence Alpert*
Charlotte Chazin*
Minnie Einhorn*
Martin Hartman
Fred Pollack
Jeanette Rosen
Dora Weinstein
Isadore Abend
Mary Halpern
Herbert Iris
Irving Maginsky
Leon Shectman
Benjamin Epstein*
Shirley Feather*
Rita Haas
Lena Hirschman
Esther Ketzlach
Irving Klein
Bertha Stern Landau
Rhona Rothschild
Jennie Silverman*
Saul Silverman*
Brenda Swissman
Benjamin Fruchtman*
Charles Kasselman*
Henry Kelsen
Bernard Mihtz
Fred Adler
Charlotte Dzuna
Betty Husak
Cora Korb*
Harriet Rothman
*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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Karen Fink
March 25
Jon Geier
March 25
Marlene Nissenblatt
March 26
C. Zachary Rosenberg
March 26
Dana Langerman
March 27
Herbert Botwinick
March 28
Warren Matz
March 28
Nancy Young
March 28
Philip Garfinkel
March 29
Joshua Gindin
March 29
Charles Moss
March 31
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Arthur & Roberta Abramowitz
March 26
51st Anniversary
Justin & Juli Brasch
March 26
23rd Anniversary
Samuel & Francine Braun
March 28
41st Anniversary
Henry & Darlene Gardner
March 28
47th Anniversary
Jeff Sussman & Patricia Adell
March 29
42nd Anniversary
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EILEEN & MARK ROSEN
on the birth of their new grandchild
Robyn Jackson
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SHARE YOUR NEWS
AND PICTURES
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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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY
Att: Doctors, Nurses, NPs and PAs
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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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2023 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:
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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
Contributing Columnist
Sheila Weisel
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