Jewish Community Center ofLong Beach IslandE-Letter

May 22, 20154 Sivan 5775

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JERUSALEM: CITY OF JOY & SORROW

SUNDAY MAY 31

JERUSALEM: CITY OF JOY AND SORROWat 3:00 PM

5/22 - 5/29

Fri.Polo Shirt orders being taken 10 - 12 Noon.

Wed.Mah Jongg12:30 - 4:00 PM

SHABBAT SHALOM

&CHAG SOMEACH

Prof. Christopher M. Bellitto of Kean University will present a program that takes us through the repeated rises and falls,

twists and turns, of the city holy to three religions. This program has been made available through the Horizon

Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

We have invited the entire community to join us for this very special presentation. Please make every effort to come to the

JCC for this most interesting afternoon.

Contents

Jerusalem Program

A Shavuot Message from the Rabbi

Upcoming JCC Activities

Text Blast Sign Up

Giving Opportunities

Shoprite Gift Cards

Celebrate a Milestone

Name Badges

Gift Shop

JCC Caps & Polo Shirts

Kol Hakavod

This Week's Events

Service Schedule

Yahrzeits for Next Week

Minyanim

Congregation News

Candle Lighting Time

FridayMay 22, 2015

7:52 PM(So. Ocean County NJ)

PLEASE JOIN US FOR SERVICES

Friday eveningMay 22, 2015

8:00 PM

 Saturday morningMay 23, 2015

RABBI'S TORAH STUDY10:00 AM

FINAL TORAH STUDY FOR THE SEASON

Torah ReadingParshat Bamidbar

(Numbers 1:1 - 4:20)Here is the portion PARSHA

Haftorah:Hosea 2:1 - 2:22

Here is the HaftorahHAFTORAH

Saturday eveningCandle Lighting 9:23 PM

SHAVUOT SERVICES

B'nai Mitzvah Project

Documents & Links

 A SHAVUOT MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI

At its core, Shavuot is about connection. God wants to connect intimately with the Children of Israel and they, in turn, want to meet the Holy One whom redeemed them. Each major holiday on the Jewish calendar has a theme centered on something our people have experienced and/or something that God did for us.

Rosh Hashanah is about the New Year, Yom Kippur is about

atoning for our sins, Sukkot is about re-entering and treasuring the natural world around us. Hanukkah is about fighting for our rights and witnessing God's miracles. Purim is about being saved from an evil plan of destruction. Passover is about our redemption from slavery.

Shavuot stands alone as a time that is reserved for connection between Israel and God. It is a holiday of covenant; representing the metaphoric marriage between a people and their God. As part of the covenant, God gave us the Torah. But what did we give God? The Midrash (stories used to explain the Torah) answers this question by telling us that our ancestors gave their children as collateral to God.

How do we celebrate the receipt of the Torah?

It is customary to eat blintzes, cheesecake, and other dairy foods on Shavuot. One reason given for this is that the Israelites first learned about keeping kosher when the Torah was given. They ate dairy foods until they could properly clean their pots and utensils because until that moment they had been eating non-kosher foods.

There is also a custom to stay up all night on the first night of Shavuot to study Torah and then to say the morning prayers at

Saturday Evening9:00 PM

Havdallah followed byTorah Study

Sunday, May 24, 20159:30 AM

Torah Portion:Exodus 19:1 - 20:23; Numbers

28:26 - 28:31

Haftorah:Ezekiel 1:1-28; 3:12

CONFIRMATIONof

Jenna Powitz

Andy Schwing

sunrise.

We recite Hallel on Shavuot, specific Psalms of praise to God. When we chant the Torah, we recite Ten Commandments.

It is customary to read the Book of Ruth. It tells of a woman who converts to Judaism and voluntarily accepts the Torah. Ruth's reward is that she will be the Great Grandmother of King David whom, according to our tradition, was born, and died, on Shavuot. Aside from the basic narrative, the Book of Ruth highlights loyalty, beauty, intrigue, intimacy, and love. It is a great read.

Finally, it is traditional to have a Confirmation Ceremony on Shavuot. During the ceremony Jewish teens confirm their commitment to Judaism and living a Jewish life. This year's Confirmation class will feature Jenna Powitz, Sam Gottesman, and Andy Schwing. We are also celebrating the Post-Confirmation of Sydney Gottesman.

Join us this weekend as we receive the Torah, eat dairy, study, recite special prayers, confirm our students, and read the Book of Ruth. The joyful observance of the holiday will begin on Saturday evening, May 23rd, at 9:00 pm, at which time we will do Havdallah, have a study session, and have a delicious dairy snack.

On Sunday, May 24th we will have services together with the confirmation ceremony beginning at 9:30 am. Following services, a dairy luncheon will be served. On Monday, May 25th services will begin at 9:30 am and we will also have Yizkor.

The blessings of continuing connection can never be overestimated. Our tradition tells us that each of us stood at Sinai to receive the Torah. When we get together to connect with each other and with God, it is a renewal of the revelation. May we be blessed to witness revelation after revelation after revelation.

If you have questions about Shavuot, or any other holiday, or anything in general, please feel free to reach out to me.

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Shavuot Sameach - Rabbi Michael S. Jay

Sam Gottesman

Sydney GottesmanPost-confirmant

The congregation is invited to join us on this milestone

occasion for these special Religious School students.

Monday, May 25, 20159:30 AM

Torah Portion:Deuteronomy 15:19 - 16:17;

Numbers 28:26 - 28:31

Haftorah:Habakkuk 3:1 - 9

YISKOR IS RECITED

SATURDAY SERVICES BEGINMAY 30, 2015

Following services on May

UPCOMING JCC ACTIVITIES

MAH JONGG

Wednesdays 12:30 - 4:00 PM

SUNDAY MAY 31JERUSALEM: CITY OF JOY AND SORROW

at 3:00 PM

See attached flyer: JERUSALEM

TEXT BLAST SIGN UP

If you would like to receive JCC of LBI reminders and alerts via text message on your cell phone, please contact the office by email (jccoflbi@gmail.com) or phone (609-492-4090) with your cell phone and provider. We would be alerting you for example that

"Services are cancelled" or "Last opportunity to sign up for Community Seder".

This information will not be shared and will only be used for JCC purposes.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

30th there will be aLunch and Learn

Discussion with Dale Jacobs, M.D. and Renee Jacobs, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

on"Parenting When

Your Child Is an Adult"

Please help us create a special atmosphere

by not using electronic devices (phones,

cameras, games etc) in or around the synagogue on

Shabbat and Holidays.

YAHRZEITS FOR NEXT WEEK

These names will be read at services on May 22, 2015

Ruth Brill*Faye BakerJacob BloomAbe BernsteinShirley RosnerEthel Lenkowksy*Ike SwaffIrene Lee EpsteinRose ShaerIsaac FreedmanJacob ShaerDavid LutermanHarry SobelskySidney DenboGertrude MillerEve RobinsonLena SobelskyTerry Shapiro

YAHRZEIT PLAQUESSpace is available for memorial plaques on the yahrzeit boards in the Sanctuary. Here is the order form: PLAQUES

TREE OF LIFE (located in the Social Hall)

You can purchase a leaf in honor of an occasion or in memory of a loved one.

Here is the Tree of Life Form: TREE

PAVERS (in front of the Front Entrance)Here is the Paver Form: PAVERS

PLANT A TREE (Crepe Myrtles along the Boulevard)Call the office if you are interested in underwriting the cost of this landscaping.

Contact the JCC office if you have any questions about your donation. 609-492-4090

SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS

Shoprite gift cards are now available for pick up at the following three sites.

Use them to buy your groceries and the JCC of LBI will receive a portion the purchase.

Spray Beach

JCC Office

Pick up during office hours

609-492-4090

Barnegat

Call Jeri Riffle

609-290-9135

 * Yahrzeit Plaque

MINYANIM

Harris Weisel, will be coordinating minyanim for those who are sitting shiva or observing a yahrzeit. Please contact the office if you would be interested in being notified if a minyan is needed and will attend when possible. 609-492-4090 or click on this link for EMAIL

CONGREGATIONNEWS

HEIDI SISENWINEdaughter-in-lawof Phyllis & Sam

Sisenwine

JILL FALKOWSKY

Harvey Cedars

Call Rona Stein

609-494-7399

CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE JCC OF LBI

Celebrate a special occasion at the JCC of LBI. A wedding, baby naming, renewal of vows can have special meaning our beautiful sanctuary which seats 124 people (can be opened to more seating).

Your reception, special birthday or anniversary party can be accommodated in the large social hall which has a capacity for table seating for 200 and can be set up auditorium style for 280 persons. In addition there is a kosher restaurant-sized kitchen, two classrooms and a library.

Here is the link to view/download the following forms and information: JCC RENTAL

Rental Application Rental Payment Schedule Rental Contract JCC Rules & Regulations List of Facility Fees List of Honoraria for Rabbi of the JCC of LBI

For further information, please contact: Director of Events Chairperson Sherry Fruchterman: 908-377-7314

NAME BADGES

 VIVIAN & MARVIN FITTS

ontheir granddaughter

Melissa Fittsearning her Doctorate in

Physical Therapyfor Dominican College

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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

If you did not order a name tag, we will be putting in another order. Here is the link for the form to order your name tag: BADGES

GIFT SHOP

Come visit the JCC gift shop or go to GIFT SHOP and then call the JCC office 609-492-4090 for help in placing you order.

JCC CAPS & POLO SHIRTS FOR SALE

Our JCC caps are here in both Carolina blue and navy. You can pick them up at the office during office hours or at any of our upcoming events. They are $15 each and we think they will be big sellers. So get yours while the supply lasts and wear them proudly! THE SUPPLY IS RUNNING LOW -

ONLY A FEW NAVY ARE LEFT.

WE ARE READY TO LAUNCH OUR NEW POLO SHIRT SALES

They are a royal blue with the JCC of LBI logo and "The Place to Be" embroidered on the left front.

We will have samples of all sizes in the office for you to look at.

Orders will be taken on Friday mornings beginning May 8 from 10 AM - 12 NOON. Please make your order, along with your

$25 for each shirt, by June 5, so we can have the shirts to give

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

B'NAI MITZVAH PROJECT

"Putting your money where your mouth is".

David and Jonathan Falkowsky wanted to collect food for the Monmouth & Ocean County Food Bank so they got two cartons and put signs on them and placed one in the foyer and one in the Social Hall of the JCC. But they wanted to do much more so the family volunteered to go once a week to the warehouse in Neptune, NJ to stock shelves and pack boxes.  Both David and Jonathan have committed to volunteering for 10 hours each and that does not include the time Mom and Dad are putting in when they accompany the boys.

Please help them by bring packaged food to the JCC and placing it in the boxes provided. Their B'nai Mitzvah is June 27th and then they will be leaving us to move to Tempe, Arizona.  Let's send them off in a way that they will always remember the JCC of 

out at the Welcome Back Brunch on June 28th.

KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN

Please consider being a part of this campaign to supplement the clergy and facility 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

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: jccoflbi@gmail.com

web site: www.jccoflbi.org

LBI with fond memories.

DOCUMENTS AND LINKS

JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!!

MAY-JUNE BULLETIN:BULLETIN

WEB SITE:JCC WEB SITE

PAVERSPAVERS

TREE OF LIFETREE

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP CATALOG GIFT

JEWISH JOURNAL:JOURNAL

YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM:PLAQUE

KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORMKOL HAKAVOD

SISTERHOOD DUESDUES

OFFICE HOURS:

MONDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

FRIDAY - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Office Staff:

Leslie Dinkfelt

Jeri Riffle

Marcie Deutsch

Leslie, Marcie & Jeri

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rabbi Michael S. Jay

mjayrab@gmail.com

Don Pripstein, JCC President

djprip@gmail.com

Jeri Riffle, JCC VP

jriff5@aol.com

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