HAPPY PASSOVER TO ALL

Transcription

1 Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter April 3, Nisan 5775 HAPPY PASSOVER TO ALL Contents Passover Stuff Upcoming JCC Activities Community Activities New Torahs Shoprite Gift Cards JCC Caps & Polo Shirts This Week's Events Service Schedule Yahrzeits for Next Week 4/3-4/10 Sat. Community Seder 6:00 PM Reservations Required Wed. Mah Jongg 12:30-4:00 PM SHABBAT SHALOM & CHAG SOMEACH Minyanim

2 Congregation News Giving Opportunities Kol Hakavod Celebrate a Milestone Name Badges Gift Shop Documents & Links PASSOVER STUFF "And you should tell your children for in every generation one is obligated to view himself as though he came out of Egypt." Resending the Passover Checklist: CHECKLIST HAGGADAH SUPPLEMENT Please consider adding this supplement to your Seder. Published by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), "A Story to Tell," is designed to invite discussions around the Seder table about the way each generation participates in ensuring America and Israel remain safe and strong. Here it is: SUPPLEMENT Copies are also available at the JCC Office Candle Lighting Time Friday April 3, 2015 Erev Pesach I 7:05 PM (Southern Ocean County NJ) PLEASE JOIN US FOR SERVICES Friday April 3, :00 PM Saturday April 4, :30 AM CHAROSET FROM AROUND THE WORLD Traditional Charoset Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-12:51 & Numbers 28:16-28:25 Haftorah: Joshua 5:2-6:1 Sunday

3 Ingredients 3 medium Gala or Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced 1 1/2 cups walnut halves, lightly toasted, cooled, and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup sweet red wine such as Manischewitz Extra Heavy Malaga 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar Preparation In large bowl, stir together all ingredients. Store, covered, at room temperature until ready to serve. Notes: For the most even texture, we recommend dicing the apples by hand. However, to save time, they can be chopped in the food processor - just be careful not to over process. Aimee Helen's Southern-Style Charoset 3 peeled and grated apples 2 peeled and grated oranges (you can use pears instead) 2 chopped bananas 1 squeezed half-lemon 1 cup chopped toasted pecans (you can use almonds instead) 1/2 cup chopped raisins (optional) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon sweet kosher wine sugar to taste April 5, :30 AM Torah Portion Leviticus 22:26-23:44 & Numbers 28:16-28:25 Haftorah: II Kings 23:1-23:9; 23:21-23:25 PASSOVER VII & VIII SERVICES Friday, April 10 Saturday, April 11 (Yizkor recited) All begin at 9:30 AM 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. Mix all ingredients and give it some time for the flavors to deepen. Charoset Texas Style - In honor of our President, Don Pripstein 8-10 sweet apples, Fuji, Gala, Honey Crisp or Jonagold 8-10 ounces pecans, toasted 1 Tablespoon cinnamon, or to taste 1/3 cup sugar, or to taste 1 cup Concord grape wine Preparation Instructions 1. Peel, core and cut the apples into 8 pieces. 2. Place ½ of the apples in a processor work bowl and pulse until pieces are about ¼ inch. Remove to a large glass bowl and repeat YAHRZEITS FOR NEXT WEEK These names will be read at services on April 3, 2015 *Bernard Gubar Jacob Safersten

4 with the remaining apples. 3. Toast the pecans at 350F for 5 minutes. Cool slightly and then add them to the work bowl. Pulse machine on and off until the pecans are finely chopped. Add pecans to the apples. 4. Add the cinnamon and sugar to the apple mixture and stir to combine. 5. Add the wine and mix well. 6. Cover and refrigerate overnight but preferably 1-2 days. 7. If mixture is watery, drain off excess liquid and then adjust cinnamon, sugar and wine as desired. Makes about 1 quart. Sephardic Charoset 20 pitted dates, preferably Medjool 3 bananas 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup sweet red wine such as Manischewitz Extra Heavy Malaga 3 tablespoons date syrup (silan) or honey 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted 1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachio nuts (not dyed red), toasted 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In food processor, purée dates until smooth. Add bananas, raisins, wine, and date syrup and process to combine. Add walnuts, pistachios, almonds, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves and process until smooth. Store, covered, at room temperature until ready to serve. Elissa Blester Alfred Levin *Irving Koseff Felix Schoenberger Fanny Fuhrmann Vera Sidel *George Gubar Joseph Indzel Harold Katz Allan Mayro *Irving Bzezensky Laura Kaplan Rose Gottlieb Louis Rubinfeld Claire Levin Pearl Corson Malvina Malmed *Robert Jack Bzezensky *Edward Albert Donald Bosswick *Harry Millstein Pearl Weinzimmer Norman Shaer *Jacob Britz David Rosenbloom *Kathryn Hadley * Yahrzeit Plaque MINYANIM UPCOMING JCC ACTIVITIES 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

5 MAH JONGG Wednesdays 12:30-4:00 PM will attend when possible or click on this link for CONGREGATION NEWS MAY 8 - ANNUAL INTERFAITH SERVICE MAY 31 - JERUSALEM: CITY OF JOY AND SORROW program THE WEEK THAT WAS... It was a Super Sunday for the JCC. We had representatives all over Ocean County. ROBIN & ALAN KANIS on the marriage of their son Ryan to Amy Cooper SHARE YOUR NEWS CONTACT: rvalen1963@aol.com At the JCC we held our Model Seder for the School. It was a beautiful event with the help of Dona and Lindsay DeMola, Patti Ruland, Stephanie Krill, Susan Sheehan and Staci Irwin. Rabbi Jay, our present day Moses, set the stage with a walk through the building with staff in hand retelling the story before we gathered at the beautifully set Seder table. We held the Seder conducted with the help of the children, ate a meal, searched for the

6 afikomen, played games and sang songs. Meanwhile, up at the Beth Am Shalom building in Lakewood, the Powitz family packed the 40 senior emergency bags which they brought back to LBI for distribution. St. Francis will be receiving 20 of them as a donation from Federation for their cooperative efforts in the community. Also, behind the Federation building, the Doctor family tilled the soil and got the ground ready for the planting of the Community Garden crops for this year. The proceeds of which will go to the food bank. If that wasn't enough, Rabbi Jay and Lynn Berkowitz arrived at the Federation building for the 2 o'clock shift on the Super Sunday schedule. The JCC is really a vibrant member of the Jewish life in Ocean County! Rabbi Jay added his report to last weekend's happenings. "... allow me to let you know what happened on Shabbat. We had 18 people for services on Friday evening. I gave a brief talk about Matzah as a symbol, but we also discussed the tragic death of 7 children in Brooklyn from a fire apparently begun when the family Hot plate (used for Shabbat) short circuited. I also reiterated the need to let our elected officials know of our support for Israel and how we feel about the Iran deal. God heard us after we cried out; the messages that we should never be silent. We also had 9 for Torah Study during which we looked at the Haggadah in some depth. It was a special study session." 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 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES YAHRZEIT PLAQUES Space is available for memorial plaques on the yahrzeit boards in the Sanctuary. Here is the order form: PLAQUES NEW TORAHS TREE OF LIFE (located in the Social Hall) We are very excited to announce the plans to acquire two new 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

7 Torahs for our synagogue. Our Holy Ark was designed to hold 5 Torahs and these last two acquisitions will complete the set. Our three existing Torahs are being cleaned and refurbished thanks to the generosity of two of our families. The JCC is undertaking a fundraising effort so that the new Torahs can be obtained without adversely affecting the already approved budget for Our membership and our friends are asked to support the JCC in one of the great Mitzvahs, helping to bring Torahs here. There will be additional information in the April Bulletin but if you are ready to help... Thank you. Harold Farin Chair Torah Project SEE THIS FORM FOR DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS SPECIAL PROJECT: TORAH 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 KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN 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. USE THESE FOR YOUR PASSOVER SHOPPING!!!!! Spray Beach JCC Office Pick up during office hours 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 CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE JCC OF LBI Barnegat

8 Call Jeri Riffle Harvey Cedars Call Rona Stein 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 have had a lot of interest in the JCC collared polo shirts. They are a royal blue with the JCC of LBI logo and "The Place to Be" embroidered on the left front. We are waiting until the Spring to take orders and payment and hope to have sample sizes in the office. The shirts are $25.00 each. JCC INFORMATION 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

9 THE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 2411 Long Beach Boulevard (24th Street) Spray Beach, NJ ENTER THE BUILDING DURING OFFICE HOURS THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR. Rabbi of the JCC of LBI For further information, please contact: Director of Events Chairperson Sherry Fruchterman: NAME BADGES Mailing Address: 2411 Long Beach Blvd. Spray Beach, NJ Telephone: FAX: web site: 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 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 for help in placing you order. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!! FEB - APRIL BULLETIN: BULLETIN WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE PAVERS PAVERS TREE OF LIFE

10 TREE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP CATALOG GIFT JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD Leslie, Marcie & Jeri TORAH PROJECT FORM TORAH SISTERHOOD DUES DUES CONTACT INFORMATION: Rabbi Michael S. Jay Don Pripstein, JCC President Jeri Riffle, JCC VP VIEW THE FEB - APRIL BULLETIN with this link BULLETIN

11 Editor: Rose Valentine rvalen "Like" Us on Facebook: Search for Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island and make sure the JCC of LBI: The Place to Be icon shown above shows up or click on this link FACEBOOK or cut and paste: Long-Beach-Island/ ?ref=br_tf