PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW WHEN WE CAN SEND MAIL TO YOUR SUMMER ADDRESS. SEE PAGE 6. Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter

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1 Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter May 23, Iyyar 5774 PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW WHEN WE CAN SEND MAIL TO YOUR SUMMER ADDRESS. READ THE MAY ISSUE OF THE JEWISH JOURNAL BY CLICKING ON JOURNAL SEE PAGE 6. SCHOLAR NEAR THE BEACH SHABBAT 5/30-5/31 JCC EVENTS 5/23-5/30 We are planning three "Scholar Near the Beach" Shabbatot this summer. Last year the response to the opportunity to study together with guest scholars was met with much enthusiasm. The first Scholar Near the Beach Shabbat will be Friday 5/30 through Saturday 5/31 with the return of visiting scholar, Phil Kruger. Wed. - MAH JONGG - 12:30-4:00 SHABBAT SHALOM CANDLE LIGHTING TIME Friday, May 23, :53PM (So. Ocean County) PLEASE JOIN US FOR SERVICES

2 We will be kicking off the weekend with a Shabbat Dinner at 6:00 PM (reservations required). The menu includes chicken, rice, vegetable and salad at a cost per person of $ Call the JCC of LBI Office to make your reservation for the dinner. Reservations must be received by Tuesday, 5/27. Friday, May 23, :00 PM Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Collette & Lawrence Bach in honor of Justin's bar mitzvah Our scholar will speak during services Friday evening, which begin at 8:00 PM. Saturday services at 9:30 AM will be followed by a Lunch and Learn. In This Issue Scholar Shabbat Memorial Day Prayer The Week that Was... Upcoming JCC Activities Summer Activity Schedule Needlepoint Chupah Celebrate a Milestone Preserve our History Kol Hakavod This Week's Events BAR MITZVAH OF JUSTIN MICHAEL BACH Saturday, May 24, :30 AM TORAH READING: Parshat : Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20 ) HAFTORAH: Hosea 2:1-2:22 Kiddish sponsored by Collette & Lawrence Bach in honor of Justin's bar mitzvah Service Schedule Minyanim Yahrzeits

3 Congregation News Co-Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat Shoprite Gift Cards Tree of Life Pavers Documents & Links MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER Mazel Tov to Justin, his parents Collette & Lawrence, his sister Alexia and the entire family. 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 "A Prayer for Memorial Day" by Rabbi Matt Friedman Eloheinu v'elohei avoteinu v'imoteinu - Our God and God of our ancestors, Watch over those who defend our nation. Shield them from harm and guide them in all their pursuits. Grant their commanders wisdom and discernment in their time of preparation and on the battlefield. Should battle erupt may their victory be swift and complete. May the loss of life for any of your creations be avoided. Grant healing to those who are wounded and safe redemption to those who fall into enemy hands. For those who have lost their lives, grant consolation and Your presence to those who were close to them. We also ask that you stand with our President and all our military leaders. Guide them in their decision making so that Your will is implanted within their minds. YAHRZEITS FOR NEXT WEEK These names will be read at services on May 23, 2014 *Milton Britz Scott Paley Joseph Tomar Elizabeth Piwosky David Kaplan Bernice Szanger Isidor Rothstein *Dr. Harry Herman *Abraham Kates *Jerome Stanley Katz

4 May it be Your will that world hostilities come to a rapid end And that those in service are returned safely to their families. We pray that freedom will dawn for the oppressed and Fervently we hope that the vision of Your prophet will come to be, "Let nation not lift up sword against nation nor learn war anymore." May this vision come to pass speedily and in our day, Judith Weinstein *Harry Solomon Kate Alexander Vera Gellard Lipman Dr. Richard Gardner Leona Adelman Betty Lander Lillian Herman Esther Epstein *Gussie Meyerson Amen. THE WEEK THAT WAS... * Yahrzeit Plaque Mrs. B and mascot Buster pose in front of the Blue Claw's dugout. JEWISH HERITAGE DAY at the Blue Claws Stadium in Lakewood last Sunday was attended by synagogues throughout the Ocean and Monmouth County area. The JCC of LBI was well represented in the stands and in the parade before the game. It was a thrill to hear Hatikvah sung along with the National Anthem. Five new yahrzeit panels with room for 100 plaques are now available. Each plaque costs $250. A second 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 CONGREGATION NEWS UPCOMING JCC OF LBI ACTIVITIES MAH JONGG Wednesdays 12:30-4:00 at the JCC LYNN BERKOWITZ on the graduation of her grandson Joshua Berkowitz from Rochester Institute of Technology SCHOLARS NEAR THE BEACH

5 May 30 Weekend - Scholars Near the Beach. Visiting Scholar: Phil Kruger, student of Biblical criticism. Shabbat Dinner 6:00 PM (Reservations required). Services Friday evening 8:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM followed by a Lunch and Learn. Call the JCC of LBI Office to make your reservation for the dinner. The cost is $20.00 per person. Learn more about Phil Kruger by clicking on this link: PHIL SUMMER IS COMING AND THE JCC IS "THE PLACE TO BE" SHARE YOUR NEWS CONTACT: rvalen1963@aol.com Program Registration Night w/snacks and Schmooze Thursday, June 19, 6-8 PM We will be offering new and exciting programs as well as many of your favorites from last year!! Summer begins with an opportunity to reunite with your friends, find out more about the summer line up, as well as pre-register for your favorite classes and/or events. TO VIEW ALL OUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK:SUMMER PROGRAMS 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 THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ACTIVITY "CHORUS LINE' AT THE SURFLIGHT CO-SPONSOR AN ONEG SHABBAT

6 Sunday, September 14, :00 PM matinee performance A Chorus Line at Surflight Theatre Contact Rona Stein at to reserve a seat for this event 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. 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. Join with your friends and congregation in co-sponsoring an oneg. Your cost to participate is $36. NEEDLEPOINT CHUPPAH SISTERHOOD NEEDLEPOINT CHUPPAH IS ALMOST READY!!! Donations made out to the JCC of LBI Sisterhood to help complete the project are greatly appreciated. Send all donations to the office to the attention of Elsa Dreyfus. Questions, please call Elsa at Call or Phyllis Sisenwine ( /Phyllis@powerfulcoaching.com) to reserve your date. The dates available are: May 30 June 27 July 4, 11 August 22, 29 July 25 & August 1- FULLY SPONSORED. CELEBRATE A MILESTONE AT THE WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A NICE RESPONSE FOR SPONSORSHIP SO PICK YOU DATE/DATES AND RESERVE YOUR ONEG WITH THE

7 JCC OF LBI CHAIRPERSONS AT THE CONTACT INFORMATION ABOVE. 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 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. JCC OF LBI TREE OF LIFE 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: PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE JCC OF LBI Please bring donations to the library of any materials that should be appropriate for an archival collection. KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN Please consider being a part of this newly instituted campaign to supplement the clergy and facility needs of 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

8 our congregation. This is a separate, voluntary commitment and is additional to our low annual dues obligation. PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO BRING UP THE DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD 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. JCC INFORMATION BRICK PAVERS 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: jccoflbi@gmail.com web site: OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 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. ALL PAVERS THAT WERE ORDERED HAVE NOW BEEN INSTALLED. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!! MAY/JUNE BULLETIN: BULLETIN WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE PAVERS PAVERS TREE OF LIFE TREE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP CATALOG GIFT

9 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM THURSDAY 9:00 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 JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD TICKETS TO ELAYNE BOOZLER CONCERT TICKETS SUMMER PROGRAMS PROGRAMS SUMMER CALENDAR SUMMER CALENDAR Leslie, Jeri & Marcie CONTACT INFORMATION: Rabbi Michael S. Jay mjayrab@gmail.com Don Pripstein, JCC President djprip@gmail.com Judy Smith, JCC VP jsmith337@comcast.net VIEW THE MAY-JUNE BULLETIN

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