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Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter April 26, 2013 - 16 Iyar 5773 PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW WHEN YOU WILL BE AT YOUR SUMMER ADDRESS. JCC READ THE OCEAN COUNTY JEWISH JOURNAL ON LINE. CHECK OUT RABBI JAY'S ARTICLE, THE ARTICLE ABOUT THE JCC AND ST. FRANCIS AS WELL AS THE SANDY ASSISTANCE FORM. CLICK ON THIS LINK: JOURNAL
In This Issue
A Message from Rabbi Jay
Upcoming JCC Events
New Programs
Jewish Heritage Night
Lighthouse Film Festival
OC Federation News
Pavers
JCC EVENTS 4/26 - 5/3 BREAKFAST CLUB This Sunday at Fred's Diner in Beach Haven 10:00 AM MAH JONGG Lunch & mah jongg this Monday at 11:45 at Kubel's in Barnegat Light Wed. 12:30 - 4:00
SHABBAT SHALOM
Shoprite Gift Cards
This Week's Events
Service Schedule - SPECIAL SHABBAT MORNIING SERVICE
Yahrzeits
Interfaith Service - USHERS NEEDED
Congregation News
Health Fairs
What's Open on LBI
Documents & Links
A TORAH MESSAGE FROM RABBI JAY
Synthesizing A Psalm How wonderful is it when one can interject personal experience into prayer? Last Shabbat, as I was leading services, I took note of a simple, yet incredibly powerful, verse in a Psalm that is featured prominently in our liturgy. I am referring
to the fourth stanza of Psalm 93 which, in addition to being the final Psalm of Kabbalat Shabbat, is also the Psalm we recite for Friday during the morning service. The reason this Psalm is included in the Friday liturgy is because its basic theme is centered on the completion of the world and God's coronation as King. The parallel to the sixth day of the week is clear. God, having finished the work of creating the world, is now ready to sit on His throne, take a well deserved rest, and survey all He has created. For reasons unknown, as I read the Psalm last Shabbat, that fourth verse jumped out at me; forced me to think. It is translated thusly: "above the crash (sounds) of the sea and its many powerful
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy."
CANDLE LIGHTING TIMESFriday, April 26 , 2013
7:27 PM(So. Ocean County)
WHEREVER WE ARE, LET
US LIGHT CANDLES TOGETHER.
JOIN US FOR SERVICES
Friday eveningApril 26, 201316 Iyar 5773
7:27 PM
TORAH PORTION Emor
(Leviticus 21:1 - 24:23) Haftorah:
Ezekiel 44:15 - 44:31
SATURDAY MORNING 9:30 AM
SPECIAL SERVICE
IN HONOR OFRABBI JAY'SBIRTHDAY
breakers, powerful is the height (awesomeness) of God". And as I was leading the congregation in davening, it struck me that the poet, in those few, uncomplicatedly picturesque words, captured the power of the ineffable. What a wonderful vision. I recalled the numerous times I have found myself in the ocean's breakwater, just where the waves curl over and pound the surf. And as I stood there praying, I literally felt the sheer force that was borne in the rumbling tumble; brief chaos in the form of a salty froth. And as the waves toss us about, like so many pieces of cork, God laughs because those white caps might as well be cotton balls to the Deity; on God the waves have no affect at all. Knowing that God is there and more powerful than that thundering ocean surf is, somehow, comforting. As if, when we are reciting this Psalm, we are saying that whatever huge force may rage against us, God, my God, your God, our God, can shield us from it. That simple acknowledgement of human frailty as compared with God's immenseness, taken together with our yearning for God's companionship, seems such a wonderful vision of where we are in the universe. The Psalm as a centering tool. What a way to make the transition into Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Jay
UPCOMING JCC EVENTS
MAH JONGG
Every Wed. at the Center from 12:30 - 4:00 PM
Lunch and Mah jongg - Monday, April 29 at 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Kubel's in Barnegat Light. Cost: $15.50 for lunch, tax and tip. Contact Marianne Clemente if you can make it: MARIANNE
HOLD THE DATE OF JUNE 12TH FOR OUR MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT WITH ST. FRANCIS TO BE HELD AT THE JCC.
YAHRZEITSFOR THE NEXT
WEEK These names will be read at services on April 26, 2013. Evelyn LizzackRose BuznitskyErnest LippmanMorris LutermanIrene GinsburgKathleen Rifkin*David SlottRena Entin*Dora KoynerRobert Gottlin*Cory AlpertEmanuel DiamndEvelyn RubinfeldBernard OstroffAnn Taub*Mollie BassSamuel BuznitskyHarvey LevinClara HoffmanSylvia GreenspanHoward SherryGeorge Fuhrmann
* Yahrzeit Plaque
A new Yarhrzeit Board has been ordered thanks to a gift from Mark & Marsha Chazin. The Board of Directors has determined
SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER: MAH JONGG
BREAKFAST CLUB
Sunday, April 28 at 10:00 AM at Fred's Diner, Beach Haven. Contact Judy Smith if you want to join us 609-618-4443.
PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW THE ENTIRE JCC CALENDAR: CALENDAR
AN EXCITING YEAR OF PROGRAMS AT THE JCC Program Chairman Lori Shomer has been working very hard to develop some very exciting programming for the Spring and Summer. You will be receiving a separate email in the next week listing the programs/classes and how you can register.
COMING SOON: BOAT SAFELY COURSE WITH STATE CERTIFICATION. This 8 hour course will include boat handling, navigation, anchoring, rules of the road, and more. On completion, and passing of the exam, you will receive a certificate from the NJ State Police, which is required for all boaters 16 years or older. Those completing the course may join a local US Power Squadron free of charge for 6 months. Instructor: Dave Meshulam, has over 25 years experience in teaching boating safety. Course cost: $60 includes text book, chart plotter and 2 classesBoating Certification Classes (Part 1)
that as of June 1, 2013 the price of individual plaques will be raised to $250 for the first plaque, a second plaque ordered at the same time will be $225. $75 will reserve a plaque.
INTERFAITH SERVICE
ANDRABBI JACOB FRIEDMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE
Mark your calendar for Friday evening, May 3rd, for the Annual Interfaith Service. This service was very important to Rabbi Jack and it is fitting that this year the service will be dedicated to him. Rabbi Jay will be conducting the service using the liturgy written by Rabbi Jack. Father Steve Kluge of St. Francis Parish will be our guest speaker. The Island Singers will perform that evening. Bonnie & Harold Farin are the chairpersons for this very special service. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to serve as ushers on May 3, from 7:15 p.m. until 9:30. IF YOU CAN HELP, CONTACT HAROLD FARIN @732-546-2767 OR BY EMAIL: HAROLD
Where: JCC of LBI, Classroom BWhen: Sunday, May 19, 9:30 AM-1 PMBoating Certification (Classes Part 2)When: Sunday, June 9, 9:30 AM-1 PMWhere: JCC of LBI, Classroom BFor more information or to reserve your space, contact Dave Meshulam Email: DJMGEM @AOL.COM Phone: 973-727-9892 To view the other programs/classes we have in store for you this season, click on this link: PROGRAMS Click on the individual programs for details.
JEWISH HERITAGE NIGHT
AT BLUE CLAWS STADIUM
2 Stadium way, Lakewood, NJ
Tuesday, May 7 at 6:35 PM.
Gates open at 5:30 PM.
Blue Claws vs Legends
Sponsored by hte Jewish Federation of Ocean County/Jewish Federation of Monmouth County
THE JCC HAS BOUGHT A BLOCK OF TICKETS. CALL LYNN BERKOWITZ 609-709-3160 OR THE JCC OFFICE 609-492-4090
LIGHTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL
JULY 6 - 9
CONGREGATIONNEWS
JESSICA SCHWING
who received the Violette Richardson Award from the LBI Chapter of theSoroptimist International.
A donation was made to the JCC of LBI in her name.
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CONTACT: [email protected]
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, Joy Kern, if
you are in need of assistance or if you know of
a JCC member that needs our help. 609- 978-3669
SUPPORT THE LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL ON LBI BY VOLUNTEERING
SEE MORE BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK:
LIGHTHOUSE
OC FEDERATION NEWS The Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County is celebrating the power of women's philanthropy with Andra London performing her journey to song on Wednesday, May 8 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lakewood. The event called "The Place To Be" includes a Boutique Fair (6:00 PM) and dinner (7:00 PM). An $118 minimum donation
to the Women's Division 2013 Campaign is required to attend (payable by December 31, 2013). Covert: $36. Lynn Berkowitz is a table hostess for the event. Call her if you would like to join her on May 8. 609-709-3160 SUPER SUNDAY volunteers are needed on Sunday, April 28 at the Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium. Call Federation if you can help: 732-363-0530.
BRICK PAVERS
The paver fund raising program is ongoing. Pavers will be installed two times a year: spring and fall. If you would like to order a paver to be installed in front of the JCC building for this summer, your order must be in the office by June 1. To download the paver order form, click on this link: PAVERS. Proceeds of this program will go towards the "burning of our mortgage."
SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS
Shoprite gift cards are available at the office. Use them to buy your Passover and other groceries and the JCC of LBI will receive a portion the purchase.
HEALTH FAIRS
AT ST. FRANCIS
A Family Health and Safety Fair on April 27 from 9 - 12 Noon is being held at St. Francis Community Center. There are activities for children and health screenings for adults
AT THE OCEAN COUNTY MALLFor all people over the age of 12 who might be affected by mold and mildew either in their homes or elsewhere from Hurricane Sandy:Ocean County MallApril 27, 2013 andMay 14, 201310 am to 4 pmIt is for Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulse Oximetry,Blood Pressure, and Auscultation of the Lungs FREE OF CHARGE For further information, please call 1-800-555-1990
WHAT IS OPEN ON LBI According to the LBI BUSINESS ALLIANCE, there are over 195 LBI businesses currently open and are listed on their web
JCC INFORMATION
THE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT
2411 Long Beach Boulevard (24th Street)
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
ENTER THE BUILDING DURING OFFICE HOURS
THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR.
Mailing Address:
2411 Long Beach Blvd.
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
Telephone: 609-492-4090
FAX: 609-492-7550
email: [email protected]
web site: www.jccoflbi.org
WINTER OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FRIDAY - 9:00 am - 1:00 PM
Office Staff:
M/W/T: Leslie Dinkfelt
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DOCUMENTS AND LINKS JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!! MAY/JUNE BULLETIN:BULLETIN WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE DUES RENEWAL FORM:RENEWAL WHAT'S OPEN: WHAT'S OPEN SUMMER 2013 PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PAVERSPAVERS
F: Jeri Riffle
Data Entry: Marcie Deutsch
Leslie, Jeri & Marcie
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Don Pripstein, JCC President
Judy Smith, JCC VP
VIEW THE MAY/JUNE BULLETIN
with this link
BULLETIN
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine [email protected]