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JEWISH COMMUNITY
CENTER OF
LONG BEACH ISLAND
E-LETTER
May 5, 2023
14 Iyar 5783
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A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI |  | |
HOLY TIME
Parashat Emor contains a calendar of sacred times; the Torah calls them “Mo-Ahday Adonai” (Fixed times of the Lord). I will leave this week’s Bat Mitzvah women to tell you more about the Parasha.
Instead, I want to use this space to discuss Holy time at the JCC.
Two weeks ago, we celebrated the Bat Mitzvah of Eliana Wim Braun. It was a remarkable day in which the atmosphere in the JCC was festive and holy. It felt this way because not only was Eliana’s davening, chanting, and D’var flawless, but here entire family participated fully in the service.
Eliana’s Bat Mitzvah was followed last Shabbat by the aufruf of our daughter Samantha, and our future son-in-law, Reid. The JCC was filled with family, friends and congregants. We davened and sang and ate good food. For the entirety of a water-soaked Shabbat there was such joy that it could only be described as holy.
Now this coming Shabbat the JCC (and Zoom) will, once again, be filled with friends and family as we will be having the Adult Bat Mitzvah’s of Irene Babst, Debbie Levy, and Ina Morgenthal. Each of them has worked hard under the tutelage of Ira Morgenthal and, together with Ira, they will be leading portions of the service and chanting Haftarah. This is a momentous occasion for the JCC as it is the first Adult B’nai Mitzvah service we have ever had. I know there will be Smiling and singing and probably a few tears. And as each of these women get their Alliyah, we will be thinking Holy, Holy, Holy.
The Torah is Holy. God is Holy. The Shabbat service is Holy. But what our tradition really tells us, what it wants us to internalize and to share, is that time can be made holy. Since time is irretrievable, we need to make sure to make as much of it as holy as possible. This is one of the Torah’s big lessons, time can, and should, be sanctified.
Three weeks and three joyous and meaningful occasions, each with its own distinct flavor and each equally holy. A good time to be a part of our special community.
Shabbat Shalom – Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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Lag BaOmer
33rd day of counting the Omer
Tuesday May 9
The day celebrates the death and life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai who was a Mishnaic sage back in the 2nd century. Today it is celebrated by going out to the fields and woods, where you can most easily appreciate G‑d’s magnificent creation. Take a walk in the park or over the Causeway bridge and breathe in the fresh air.
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Candle Lighting time
Friday evening
May 5, 2023
7:36 pm
(So. Ocean County)
JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
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Friday Night
May 5, 2023
7:30 PM
Services
IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
FRIDAY NIGHT
Saturday Morning
May 6, 2023
9:00 AM
IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
B'NAI MITZVAH OF
Irene Babst
Deb Levy
Ina Morgenthal
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
SHABBAT MORNING
TORAH READING
Here is the Reading
Parashat Emor
Leviticus 21:1-24:23
Here is the Parshah
HAFTORAH
Ezekiel 44:15 - 31
Here is the Haftorah
HAFTORAH
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KIDDISH SPONSORED BY THE
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
IN HONOR OF THE B'NAI MITZVAH
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HAVDALLAH
Saturday evening
8:45 PM
Here is your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
HAVDALLAH
Sunday - Thursday
Ma'ariv Service
7:30 PM
Here is your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
MA'ARIV
Monday- Friday
Shacharit Service
8:15 AM
Sunday at 9:00 AM
Here is your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
SHACHARIT
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THE TEACHER
IRA MORGENTHAL
A very special Morah
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Ira Morgenthal began teaching a few adult students how to read Hebrew about two years ago. The class met on Zoom every Thursday afternoon with Ira, as well as studying together during the week. It seemed logical for the these ladies to celebrate their success with a bat mitzvah. With the sudden death of their beloved classmate, Millie Pollack, the class decided to have their bat mitzvah ceremony in her honor. May her memory be a blessing. | |
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MILLIE POLLACK z"l
Beloved classmate
who we honor this Shabbat
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Irene Babst
Irene, past president of the WAX and the editor of our bulletin, enjoys her Hebrew Class so much she does not schedule any activities for Thursday afternoons.
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Deb Levy
Deb lives in Maine and came to the JCC family as a long time friend of Rabbi Jay and Sheri. Via Zoom she has become a regular on Friday evenings.
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Ina Morgenthal
Ina's interest in her Jewish education was spurred by the JCC trip to Israel. She delights in the weekly Adult Education classes at the synagogue.
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JOIN US FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL SHABBAT | |
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What a wonderful Shabbat last week with the Aufruf of Samantha Jay and Reid Title. Mazel tov to the parents Sheri & Rabbi Michael Jay and Michele and Jeff Title and to the grandparents Sylvia Horowitz and Barbara Title.
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A Thank You from Sammi & Reid....
Dear JCC of LBI,
Sammi and I wanted to thank you for hosting such a special weekend for our aufruf. There were so many thoughtful details, from the decorations, colors, pamphlets, cake, candy, etc. The congregation truly went above and beyond to make us and our families feel so welcomed. My Grandma Barbara specifically said it was the best way she could have spent her birthday and my parents told us we were really lucky to have such a beautiful community at the JCC whenever we visit LBI. Additionally, we know how much it meant to Rabbi Mike and Sheri to be able to share this celebration with their JCC family, and so we thank you for being a part of our families' special moment. We look forward to seeing everyone again this summer, hopefully with sunnier weather at a beach service.
With love,
Reid and Sammi
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May 6
Adult Bat Mitzvah of
Irene Babst, Deb Levy and Ina Morgenthal
May 10
Hike at Bass River State Forest
May 12
WAX Lunch
LBI Table
May 15
WAX Human Trafficking Program
May 17
WAX Book Review
May 18
WAX Turtle Talk
May 24
Shavuot Cooking Class
May 26
WAX Lunch
LBI Table
SCROLL DOWN TO FLYERS FOR DETAILS
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PICKLEBALL
SUNDAY & THURSDAY
AT 10:00 AM
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MAH JONGG & CANASTA
WEDNESDAYS
12:30 TO 4:00 PM
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THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY, May 7
Pickleball
10:00 AM
MONDAY, MAY 8
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Practice
A Hartman Class with Rabbi Jay
10:00 AM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
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, MAY11
10:00 AM Pickleball
11:00 AM Torah Study with the Rabbi
2:00 PM Beginning Hebrew with Ira
8:30 PJP History Series
SEE LINKS BELOW
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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, May 17th
Shanda: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy
By Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Discussion Leader: Jill Ratner
An intimate memoir from a founding editor of Ms. magazine who grew up in a Jewish immigrant family mired in secrets, haunted by their dread of shame and stigma, determined to hide their every imperfection—and in denial or despair when they couldn’t.
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FUTURE BOOKS
Wednesday, June 21st
My Mother’s Secret: A Novel of the Jewish Autonomous Region
By Alina Adams
Wednesday, July 19th
Signal Fires
By Dani Shapiro
Wednesday, August 16th
Rebel Daughter
By Lori Banov Kaufmann
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:
Elly Albu
Hyman Danon*
Anne Eiser
Rebecca Gerber*
Sophie Strote
Louis Cohen
Eric Katz*
Lillian Medvin
Rose Buznitsky
Irene Ginsburg
Leo Krampf
Ernest Lippmann
Evelyn Lizzack
Stanley Katz
Ray Lehrer
Kathleen Rifkin
Rena Entin
Victor Marcus
David Slott*
Cory Alpert*
Robert Gottlin
Dora Koyner*
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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Michael Kaplon
May 6
Peter Langerman
May 6
Henry Gardner
May 7
Linda Peroff
May 7
Marty Telles
May 7
Jeffrey Bernstein
May 8
Ira Fox
May 10
Anne Hamburger
May 10
Marc Lipman
May 11
Sybil Kleinfeld
May 12
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Howard & Joanne Babbitt
May 10
53rd Anniversary
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MAZEL TOV TO
SUSAN SHAPIRO BARASH
on the marriage of her daughter
Elizabeth Ripps to Justin Haworth
Elizabeth is the youngest child of Susan Shapiro Barash and the late Richard Ripps.
and the Granddaughter of Herbert L. Shapiro and the late Selma Shapiro.
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MAZEL TOV TO
JACKIE & PAUL AVONDOGLIO
on the Bat Mitzvah of their
grandaughter
Hannah Avondoglio
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SHARE YOUR NEWS
AND PICTURES
CONTACT:
rvalen1963@aol.com
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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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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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