Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter. April 4, Nissan 5774 JCC EVENTS 4/4-4/11 SHABBAT SHALOM.

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1 Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter April 4, Nissan 5774 In This Issue A Passover Message from Rabbi Jay The Week That Was Passover Countdown Upcoming JCC Activities JCC EVENTS 4/4-4/11 Wed. - Mah jongg at the JCC 12:30-4:00 PM SHABBAT SHALOM Community Events Celebrate a Milestone This Week's Events Service Schedule Minyanim Yahrzeits Community Seder CANDLE LIGHTING TIME Friday, April 4, :06 PM (So. Ocean County) PLEASE JOIN US FOR SERVICES GUEST RABBI: Rabbi Richard Hammerman FRIDAY NIGHT April 4, :30 PM Congregation News TORAH READING:

2 Sisterhood Co-Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat Parshat Metzora (Leviticus: 14:1-15:33 ) HAFTORAH: 11Kings 7:3-7:29 Shoprite Gift Cards Pavers Tree of Life Documents & Links A PASSOVER MESSAGE FROM RABBI JAY This week I provide a short, but important, message. In preparation for Passover, we traditionally give our homes a "cleaning to end all cleanings". The home is scrubbed; the kitchen is ripped apart. The smallest of crumbs is sought out and discarded. In some communities, even the cars are given a Passover cleaning. In our tradition, all of this work is done in an attempt to rid our homes and our lives of Chametz (leavened items like bread or cake). But you could change the word "Chametz" to "schmutz". We all have schmutz that we need to get rid of. The schmutz could be physical, but it also could be metaphorical or emotional baggage that we carry with us. What a wonderful notion it is to rid ourselves of things dragging us down. At our Seders the Haggadah tells us that each of us should feel as if he or she was personally freed from slavery in Egypt. As an historical event, we learn that, but for, the Exodus, and God's decision to take us out of Egypt, we today would still be slaves. Thus, by virtue of the fact that our ancestors were redeemed, we, today, have all literally been redeemed. But it is not always easy SATURDAY MORNING April 5, :00 AM SATURDAY MORNING STUDY WITH RABBI HAMMERMAN PASSOVER SERVICES Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Monday, April 21 Tuesday, April 22 (Yiskor) Services 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 Saturday and Holidays. MINYANIM One of our new members, 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 or click on this link for YAHRZEITS

3 to use the past as a motivation for a strong feeling today. The question then becomes: "Is there an additional lesson to be learned here"? The answer is yes. When we are told that we should each feel as if we were redeemed from Egypt, we could think of Egypt as not "The" Egypt of the story, but "an" Egypt; a place of personal slavery and hardship. Each of us has an Egypt from which we need to be redeemed. For some it is work, for others it is television, for others it is depression, for others it is chocolate. Whatever our "Egypt" is, we are slaves to it; it brings us down and makes us feel like less than we are. The lesson from God and the Torah is that all slaves, literal and figurative, need help to be relieved of their shackles. This year as Passover comes in make it a point to discover your "Egypt[s]". It is only after we identify a problem that we are then able to begin the task of fixing it. Learn what you are a slave to, but also pay attention to what is shackling your family and friends. Just as the Israelites needed God's help to become free, we, and others, need assistance. Just as God was our redeemer, so too can we be the redeemer to others. Passover is about cleansing and redeeming. We do this in order to renew ourselves. Cleanse, redeem, and renew. Creation and recreation are holy endeavors. Shabbat Shalom - Rabbi Michael S. Ja THE WEEK THAT WAS... FOR NEXT WEEK These names will be read at services on April 4, 2014 Charlotte Chazin Jeanette Rosen *Martin Hartman *Minnie Einhorn *Lawrence Alpert Dora Weinstein Mary Halpern Leon Shechtman Irving Maginsky Irving Klein *Saul Silverman Benjamin Epstein *Shirley Feather Lena Hirschman Rita Haas *Benjamin Fruchtman *Charles Kasselman Henry Kelsen Bernard Mihtz *Cora Korb Charlotte Dzuna Harry Kaplan *William Poster *Helen Klein *Irving Sampson Milton Kamler Ed Davis Cecil Weiner Gerald Schaer * Yahrzeit Plaque Five new yahrzeit panels with room for 100 plaques are now available. Each plaque costs $250. A second

4 or more, if ordered together, cost $225 each. A reserved plaque is $75. Call the office for an order form or click on this link for the form: PLAQUE COMMUNITY SEDER Enjoying the Breakfast Club at Fred's Beach Haven Diner last Sunday: l to r: Stacey Vreeland, John Schweighardt, Debbie Schweighart, Ben Riffle, Karen Schwing, Jeri Riffle PASSOVER COUNTDOWN COMMUNITY SEDER Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30 PM JCC of LBI Social Hall PASSOVER/ PESACH SALE OF CHAMETZ The Biblical injunction is that "no leaven shall be seen or found in your possession during Passover." Because of the requirement of disposing all chametz by Monday, April 14, at 10:00 AM, the ritual transaction on the part of the individual must be completed at that time. JCC of LBI members may appoint Rabbi Michael S. Jay as their agent in the following manner: Send in the form with your donation to the "Rabbi's Discretionary Fund". CLICK ON THIS LINK TO RETRIEVE THE FORM: CHOMETZ Join us for a fun-filled Seder lead by Rabbi Jay, a delicious menu, and an opportunity to celebrate the holiday with your JCC friends and family $40 per person for members and family $45.00 per person non-members and family

5 SEDER PLATE RECIPES Children 6-12 $20.00 per person Children under 6 free of charge Reservations after 4/8: $50 per person Ashkenazik Charoset 2 medium-sized tart apples ½ cup walnuts, chopped ½- 1 tsp. cinnamon 2-3 tbsp. sweet red wine 1 tbsp. honey or sugar Peel, core and finely chop or grate the apple. Mix with the rest of the ingredients. Place in a bowl and refrigerate. Sephardic Haroset 2 apples, cored and chopped 10 dates chopped ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts ¼ cup white grape juice 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. ginger ½ tsp. cloves 1 tsp. lemon juice Lemon zest In food processor, chop apples, dates and spices until finely chopped. Pour in large bowl, add juices and nuts. Stir until juice is absorbed. Refrigerate. UPCOMING JCC OF LBI Make you reservation and send your check to Vivian Fitts 4001 Julia Lane Holgate, NJ CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR RESERVATION FORM: SEDER CONGREGATION NEWS INGE BATOFF on the birth of her great granddaughter Lucia daughter of Joshua & Francesca Carson granddaughter of Sue & Jeff Carson

6 ACTIVITIES MAH JONGG Wednesdays 12:30-4:00 at the JCC. MICHAEL & SHERI JAY on the bat mitzvah of their niece, ERICA SHARE YOUR NEWS CONTACT: 2014 Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM Guest Speaker: INTERFAITH SERVICE Guest Speaker: Rev. William McGowan, Zion Lutheran Church, Barnegat Light Island Singers will perform PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR: So many of our members purchase tickets in advance to the Surflight performances, we wanted to give you a heads up on the show the JCC will be going to as a group. 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 SISTERHOOD DUES

7 Remember to send in your 2014 Sisterhood dues ($30) to Vivian Fitts, 4001 Julia Lane, Holgate, NJ SAVE THE DATE Sunday, September 14, :00 PM matinee performance A Chorus Line at Surflight Theatre CO-SPONSOR AN ONEG SHABBAT Contact Rona Stein at to reserve a seat for this production and for more information. Tickets are limited so reserve yours early. Cost is $45/ticket. Not only will you enjoy this fabulous musical, this is a wonderful fundraiser for the JCC of LBI. COMMUNITY EVENTS HEALTH FAIR Its great way to commemorate a family occasion, a milestone in your life, the memory of a loved one or just to share the joy of Shabbat. April 10-9:00-11:30 AM at St. Francis. See the details by clicking onto this link: HEALTH FAIR Join with your friends and congregation in co-sponsoring an oneg. Your cost to participate is $36. Support the Arts on LBI April PM - "Hall of Fame Retrospective" Fund Raiser celebrating the start of the 6th year of the festival at Upstairs at the Dutchman. For further information, LIFFinfo@gmail.com or click on this link to view the flyer: LIFF Call or Phyllis Sisenwine ( /Phyllis@powerfulcoaching.com) or Bonnie Farin ( /bonjoyfarin@msn.com) to reserve your date. The dates available are: May 30

8 June 27 July 4, 11, 25 August 1, 22, 29 CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE JCC OF LBI We hope you will consider celebrating a special occasion at the JCC of LBI. A wedding, baby naming, renewal of vows can have special meaning in 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. Please click on this 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: KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A NICE RESPONSE FOR SPONSORSHIP SO PICK YOU DATE/DATES AND RESERVE YOUR ONEG WITH THE CHAIRPERSONS AT THE CONTACT INFORMATION ABOVE. SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS Shoprite gift cards are available at the office. Use them to buy your groceries and the JCC of LBI will receive a portion the purchase. A GREAT GIFT IDEA. BRICK PAVERS The paver fund raising program is ongoing. Pavers will be installed two times a year: spring and fall. To download the paver order form, click on this link: PAVERS. Proceeds of this program will go towards the "burning of our mortgage." Please consider being a part of this newly instituted campaign to supplement the clergy and facility needs of our congregation. This is a separate, voluntary JCC OF LBI TREE OF

9 commitment and is additional to our low annual dues obligation. PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO BRING UP THE DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD LIFE JCC INFORMATION THE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 2411 Long Beach Boulevard (24th Street) Spray Beach, NJ ENTER THE BUILDING DURING OFFICE HOURS THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR. Mailing Address: 2411 Long Beach Blvd. Spray Beach, NJ Telephone: FAX: web site: We are so excited by the response to our beautiful new Tree of Life. You can commemorate a special occasion, honor or remember a loved one with a leaf on our new tree. There are three donation opportunities: Gold leaf (10 times chai) $180 Silver leaf (7 times chai) $126 Bronze leaf (5 times chai) $90 Click on this link to see the Tree of Life Form: TREE Please drop this form off at the Office or mail to JCC of LBI, 2411 Long Beach Blvd. Spray Beach NJ along with your check. OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM DOCUMENTS AND LINKS JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!!

10 THURSDAY 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM FRIDAY - 9:00 am - 2:00 PM Office Staff: M/W/T: Leslie Dinkfelt F: Jeri Riffle Data Entry: Marcie Deutsch FEB - APRIL BULLETIN: BULLETIN WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE PAVERS PAVERS TREE OF LIFE TREE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP CATALOG GIFT JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL Leslie, Jeri & Marcie CONTACT INFORMATION: YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD Rabbi Michael S. Jay mjayrab@gmail.com Don Pripstein, JCC President djprip@gmail.com Judy Smith, JCC VP jsmith337@comcast.net VIEW THE FEB - APRIL BULLETIN with this link

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