BULLETIN. Torah Project is Underway. Information on WHAT S INSIDE THIS ISSUE can be found on Page 2. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of LONG BEACH ISLAND

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1 November January 2015!Cheshvan - KISLEV - TEVET - Shevat 5775 BULLETIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of LONG BEACH ISLAND N e w s l e t t e r Torah Project is Underway The JCC of LBI currently has three Torahs for use during our services, in addition to the Holocaust Torah on display in the lobby. The three Torahs were inspected recently to make sure they were kosher for normal ritual use. A Torah becomes unusable if the letters that make up the words fade so that they cannot be properly recognized. This inspection should be done every few years but had not been done for these Torahs in many years. A word first about the use of the Torahs in our Services: The central portion of each Saturday and Holiday morning is the opening of the Holy Ark, the removal of one (or more, for certain Holidays) Torah, and the reading of the appropriate section for that occasion. The Torah is then returned to the Ark, and we look forward to the next occasion to hear the words of the Torah. Our Torah readers, Howard Hait and Sol Yarmush, alternate in doing an exceptional job of reading the Torah to the congregation. Returning to the inspection issue, which was first performed by a committee consisting of Rabbi Jay, Don Pripstein, Howard Hait, and Harold Farin, and subsequently by a Torah Scribe, Neil Yerman, it was ascertained that all three Torahs are in need of some repair. One, donated by the Shapiro family in memory of Jenny Shapiro, needs cleaning, repair of pages that have become loose, and new handles (rollers). Another, also donated by the Shapiros, in memory of Morris Shapiro, also needs new handles (the current handles are too small), and it has some fading letters that will have to be re-inked after the Torah is cleaned. The third Torah (which we call it the Levine Torah) needs the most repair and has the largest number of fading letters. It also must be cleaned and have the broken handles replaced. Our plan is to have both of the Shapiro Torahs repaired shortly after the High Holiday season. The Shapiro family has kindly offered to pay for these repairs, and their continued support is greatly appreciated. The third Torah will not be repaired at this time. The cost of repairing that Torah must be weighed against the cost of acquiring a newer replacement Torah. Even if the Torah is not repaired, it still can be carried in the Simchat Torah procession. We may have a sponsor for a newer Torah. (A brand new Torah would be extremely expensive. It is common to obtain a kosher, certified Torah that has been used by another synagogue.) A Spring fundraiser is under consideration. We have space for five Torahs in our Ark, so we may wish to acquire two Torahs to complete our set. More information about the Torah Project will be provided as the committee s work continues. Information on WHAT S INSIDE THIS ISSUE can be found on Page 2

2 Words from the Rabbi... On LBI, time is marked in many ways. There is a summer season and an off season. There are seasonal rentals, monthly rentals, and weekly rentals. There is Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is high tide and low tide. There are traffic lights on and traffic lights blinking. Each day is marked from sunrise to sunset. It is this last marker of time on which I wish to focus. In our tradition, we pray three times a day. The recitation of morning prayers and evening prayers are guided by the times the sun comes up and when it goes down. The light of a new days brings myriad possibilities; it enables us to see, in full form, what might previously have only been a vague and shapeless shadow., Why do I point this out? In the creation story, God s first action -- the very first thing the Deity does -- is to create light. What does light symbolize? In the creation story, it is a starting point. Everything else that happens only occurs after, and perhaps because of, that initial light. Is that first light physical? Is it the light of an idea? Is it the light of an ideal? Is it the explosion of the Big Bang? The answer is hard to say. But what cannot be denied is that, after that point, after light is created, everything changed dramatically. We learn from this that light is powerful indeed. Light is central to our tradition. Through the desert, God led the Israelites in a pillar of fire. God told Moses to create a Menorah that would be constantly lit in the Tabernacle. One of the Ten Plagues involved the complete absence of light. We have been charged with the task of being a Light unto the nations (Isaiah 49:6). The light we as a people are intended to be is, I believe, inextricably tied to that first light. Whatever pure, beautiful idea or energy was made tangible by that light, it is in each of us. Our tradition also teaches us that we can be this light by living a Inside This Issue... Bar Mitzvah of CJ Irwin...8 Become a Minyanaire...11 Board Meeting Summary...18 Book Report...5 Candle Lighting Times...17 Congregational News of Note...10 Contributions Donation Opportunities...5 Holiday Success Was a Group Effort...4 JCC of LBI Shirts...7 JCC of LBI Caps...11 Kol HaKavod Program...11 Legacy Planning...14 Mishaberach List Update...17 New Security Cameras...7 President s Message...3 Saturday Morning Torah Study...8 Sisterhood Report...5 Support the JCC of LBI...4 Welcome New Members Words from the Rabbi...2 Yahrzeit Observances life of Torah, connecting to God, and doing acts of lovingkindness. In truth, I am not so certain that the way to live a life can be broken down into aphorisms; however, I do know that the things we do, the actions we take or do not take, comprise who we are and how we are viewed by others. It is our actions that will either make us a beacon to those around us or merely a flashlight with a dead battery. The next big holiday we will celebrate is Hanukkah. This year we light the first candle on Tuesday, December 16. Over the course of 8 days, we will light our menorahs. We will add a candle each night to increase the intensity of the light s -- and our own -- glow. While we teach that it only takes one small candle to turn darkness into light, the brighter the light, the more we can snuff the darkness out. When Moses was called by God to return to Egypt to free the Israelites from Slavery, God s chosen sign was a burning bush, a bush that was on fire, but was not consumed by the flames. It was a bush that literally gave off a special light. Because Moses saw that bush and approached it, and said: Hineni, I am here to do God s bidding, the course of history was changed forever. Our menorahs, when lit, are no less meaningful than the burning bush; they are no less powerful than that first light. This year, as we ponder them, let us each view the Hanukkah flames as a call to connect, as a beacon beckoning us to take a step toward repairing the world. In this way, the next time God says: Let there be Light, that light will be us. Chag Urim Sameach (A Happy Festival of Lights)! 2 Rabbi Michael S. Jay

3 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of LONG BEACH ISLAND 2411 Long Beach Boulevard Spray Beach, NJ Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Monday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Thursday: 9:00 1:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Website: jccoflbi@gmail.com Rabbi....Michael Jay President Don Pripstein Vice President...Jeri Riffle Treasurer.....Lynn Berkowitz Secretary......Paula Hait BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Harold Farin, Sherry Fruchterman, Barry Goldman, Eileen Levin, Richard Morgan, Carole Nunberg, Stuart Pepose, Toby Schwait, Karen Schwing, Susan Sheehan, Mickey Sherry, Lori Shomer, Stuart Snyder, Rose Valentine Sisterhood Rep...Vivian Fitts Editor...Paula Hait Office Manager... Leslie Dinkfelt Office Staff...Jeri Riffle Computer Admin....Marcie Deutsch The President s Message Because so many of our members worship at other congregations, here are excerpts from my Yom Kippur message YOM KIPPUR, L Shana Tova -- Two months ago I agreed to a fourth two-year term as President of the JCC of LBI. I did this because I feel so strongly about being a significant part of this congregation s continued success. The job of being President seems always to be about asking for money or asking for volunteers. And that is so. Because, to keep our congregation going in a way that we like, it takes money, and it takes volunteers. I will ask for both. The fastest growing congregations among our Christian friends seem to be Fundamentalists, and most require tithing of money, time, and talent. I am just asking you for a LITTLE of each. We still need your support in raising more money. I spoke at Rosh Hashanah about our High Holiday Appeal. Our dues are still very low in comparison with other congregations. Many have several levels of dues structure and encourage members to raise to a higher level than the already high basic dues. This allows the budget to be met and to subsidize the dues of some members whose financial situations make it difficult. Rather than a higher dues appeal, we do this through our High Holiday Appeal and our new KOL HAKAVOD program. Kol Hakavod was initiated this year to provide additional help to support the growing obligations of our clergy and facility. Its Chai Level is a pledge of $600/year over a 3-year period. If you are able, please join the 19 members who are already participating. And, If you haven t yet done so, please get your High Holiday blue pledge card and payment in to the office as quickly as possible. And, as I requested, please make it a MEANINGFUL one. Our congregation continues to grow. We have many dedicated people chairing activities. I am not going to identify any, because I know I would miss some. We still need volunteers for such projects as mailings, kitchen help, bazaars, and other events. I would like to talk about some other areas of volunteering which involve your working on a committee with others. In 2014, we had a very successful program of all kinds of activities. We are a congregation, but we are also a Jewish Community Center. This took a lot of work. We need lots of help in identifying and planning future SOCIAL and FUNDRAISING activities for next year and beyond. These can include raffles, auctions, dances, entertainers, cultural events, bingo, and other possible things we haven t even thought of yet. Our CARING committee can use additional volunteers to check on older, single members, to visit shut-ins, and to do some shopping or other errands when necessary. Please step up and help perform this mitzvah. The JCC has an incredibly talented group of members. Many are or were successful in business or a profession. Many of you served as President or other Officer or Board member in another congregation or organization. Many have expertise in legal, accounting, insurance, or computer matters. And because of these past successes, many are in a position to contribute additional money or are retired and have the time to offer much needed advice. I am not asking you to devote the many hours necessary to take a key position at the JCC. While many of us in leadership here have also done that and served before, I understand when you say, Done that, been there, don t want to get that involved. 3 Continued on Page 9

4 Please Support the JCC of LBI The 2015 Membership renewal notices will be mailed by mid-december. Dues remain at $400 for a family membership and $200 for a single membership. Your check should be sent to The JCC of LBI, 2411 Long Beach Boulevard, Spray Beach, NJ 08008, and marked as Dues on the check. It Takes a Lot of People to Make the Holidays Successful & Meaningful Thank You! to all the people who contributed to make the High Holidays beautiful and memorable. Because of your effort, the result was a seamless tapestry depicting the beauty of the Holidays as well as the Community we live in. Please enclose the 2015 membership form with your check. An information sheet with your address information and yahrzeit information will also be included in the mailing. Please return these as well as any corrections. You can also download the membership form from our website: If you haven t yet done so, you can still order magnetic name tags by sending $5/ tag along with the names desired. We are also taking orders for the JCC Polo Shirt. The order will be placed in the spring for delivery in May. Our 2015 Membership Directory will include a section of advertisements. If you are interested in participating, please so indicate on your response. In order to keep our records correct, please indicate the amount of money being sent for dues and for the directory ads. Expenses by the JCC for 2015 begin in January. We would appreciate receiving your dues payment at the beginning of the year. Also, if you have not yet responded to our High Holiday Appeal, please do so and mark your check accordingly. Happy Hanukkah! First candle is December 16th It takes a tremendous amount of energy, strength and diverse talent to plan for the New Year. Todah Raba to the office staff: Leslie, Jeri, and Marcie prepared the canvas by making sure that the Book of Remembrance was complete, answered a plethora of phone calls, and did many other things. Thank you to all the people who helped set up the Sanctuary and the Social Hall, schlepped books, and proactively did anything else they saw needed to be done. Kudos to Harold Farin, Stan Berman, Howard Hait, Sol Yarmush, Rose Valentine and Sherry Jay for all of their Bimah and Torah knowledge and skill. I want to acknowledge our Board President, Don Pripstein. He was at every Service, chanted the Haftorah on the second day of Rosh Hashanah and kept announcements short! I also want to express thanks to Carl Tepper and Bonnie Farin for stepping up to the plate, pinch-hitting for the Chiltons as our Shofar blowers. Last, but not least, thank you to Rabbi Jay and Cantor Green for making the Days of Awe so inspiring. May we all be inscribed for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Carole Nunberg 4

5 The Sisterhood Report This summer was a very busy one. Our programs were very successful, and we had many participants. We are already planning for next summer s events. In January, we will be sending out membership applications and a summer schedule. Thanks to all who participated in any way for all of your support. We look forward to a great Have a good winter and be healthy and safe! DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Prayerbooks and Tree of Life Leaves can be donated in honor of events, friends or family, and Yahrzeit Plaques can be added to our Yahrzeit Board in the Sanctuary. The prices are: BOOKS: High Holiday Prayer Book: $72 Etz Hayim Chumash: $120 YAHRZEIT PLAQUES: 1st one $250 Add'l. purchased at same time: $225 Reserved: $75 TREE of LIFE: Bronze Leaf: $90 Silver Leaf: $126 Gold Leaf: $ Vivian Fitts THE BOOK REPORT I have often been asked to name my favorite Jewish books.these are in no particular order. THE SOURCE by James Michener THIS IS MY GOD by Herman Wouk JEWS, GOD and HISTORY by Max I. Dimont THE CHOSEN by Chaim Potok FRIDAY THE RABBI SLEPT LATE by Harry Kemelman, plus the rest of the series -- These seem to me to exemplify the way the modern congregations really work. THE PLEDGE by Leonard Slater -- This is a true account of how some American industrialists smuggled arms into Israel before the 1948 war. THE PASSOVER PLOT by Dr. Hugh Schonfeld -- A little known speculative book about how the crucifixion could have been staged THE PRIME MINISTERS by Yehuda Avner -- A front row seat to the drama of Israeli statecraft. A new book on the market, well- worth owning. I could not put it down (or pick it up as it is a ten pounder). Send me your favorites! I will publish the titles in the next bulletin. Judith Pripstein, Librarian Are you getting your Shabbat Reminder by ? Except during holiday weeks, the Shabbat Reminder should be delivered to your inbox on Thursdays. If you are not receiving yours, please contact the Shabbat Reminder editor, Rose Valentine, at rvalen1963@aol.com or

6 Arthur & Roberta Abramowitz Michael & Irene Babst Richard & Deborah Dobrow Jonathan & Rabbi Paula Drill Debra Gittleman Welcome VOLUME New 8/ ISSUE Members! 2 We are happy to announce the following new members and welcome them into our JCC family- Michael & Joan Gold Craig & Lori Israelite Ben & Joanne Kahn Robert & Sandra Kaplon Allen & Lenore Lox Stephen & Barbara Pyles Warren & Carolyn Racusin Elaine Rudolph Paul Rudolph Howard & Runit Treatman Marc & Audrey Wisotsky MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS Please contact the Office if any portion of your Directory listing needs to be corrected or added to. ARTHUR & ROBERTA ABRAMOWITZ 24 E. 79 th St. Beach Haven Crest, NJ (609) Queen Anne Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ (856) C=(609) Arthur C=(609) Roberta ajabramz@gmail.com rabramowitz613@gmail.com MICHAEL & IRENE BABST 240 Mirage Blvd. Barnegat, NJ (609) C=(609) Michael C= (856) Irene Sheena1087@msn.com Reni514@yahoo.com RICHARD & DEBORAH DOBROW 8 Old Mill Ct. Barnegat, NJ (609) C= (609) Alfiemom1@hotmail.com JONATHAN & RABBI PAULA DRILL 19 Harding Rd. West Caldwell, NJ C=(973) Jonathan C=(845) Paula jondrill@aol.com mdrill@aol.com DEBRA GITTLEMAN 1218 Aquarius Ct. Forked River, NJ (914) tyar@aol.com MICHAEL & JOAN GOLD th St. #2S Beach Haven, NJ Amagansett Dr. Morganville, NJ (732) C=(908) Michael C=(908) Joan ddsmjg@yahoo.com joanshum@aol.com CRAIG & LORI ISRAELITE 104 E. Surf Ave. Beach Haven, NJ Stenton Ave. Plymouth Meeting, PA (610) lpi116@comcast.net BEN (SIGMUND) & JOANNE KAHN 2300 Long Beach Blvd. Unit # 3 Ship Bottom, NJ C= (609) Ben C= (609) Joanne 2307 Sagemore Dr. Marlton, NJ kahn58@gmail.com joannekahn2307@gmail.com ROBERT & SANDRA KAPLON 13 W. 76 th St. Harvey Cedars, NJ (609) Constitution Way Morristown, NJ (973) C= (973) Robert C= (201) Sandra rkaplon@aol.com slkapconsultant@aol.com 6 ALLEN & LENORE LOX 1706 Central Ave. Barnegat Light, NJ (609) Thornley Dr. Chatham, NJ (973) Clubhouse Lane Boynton Beach, FL (561) C= (973) Allen C= (201) Lenore allen.lox@loxconsulting.com lenorelox@gmail.com STEPHEN & BARBARA PYLES 118 E. Hollybanks Lane Long Beach Twp., NJ (609) W. 81 st St. New York, NY (212) C= (917) Stephen C= (917) Barbara Spyles9905@gmail.com barbarapyles@aol.com WARREN & CAROLYN RACUSIN 7607 Bayview Ave. Beach Haven Crest, NJ P.O. Box 303 Mendham, NJ (973) C= (201) Warren wracusin@gmail.com cracusin28@gmail.com ELAINE RUDOLPH 36 Iowa Court Little Egg Harbor, NJ (609) C= (609) esrbeachbum@hotmail.com Continued on Page 7

7 Continued from Page 6 Welcome New Members! PAUL RUDOLPH 36 Iowa Court Little Egg Harbor, NJ C= (609) HOWARD & RONIT TREATMAN 278 Rivierra Dr. Loveladies, NJ C= (267) Lehman Lane Philadelphia, PA hpt@harvestequities.com ronit.treatman18@gmail.com MARC & AUDREY WISOTSKY 334 Liberty Ave. Beach Haven, NJ W. Kincaid Dr. West Windsor, NJ (609) C= (609) Marc C= (609) Audrey marcwiz4@verizon.net Additions & Corrections: LYNN BERMAN - lynnberman@msn.com GILMANS - Change address from Livingston, NJ to 254 E. 68 th St. Apt. 18-D, New York, NY SHELLEY KREIGER Change address from 56 Vixon Rd. to 114 Imperial Court, Trumbull, CT MULTIPLE SECURITY CAMERAS ARE NOW IN OPERATION AT THE JCC of LBI The next time you are at the JCC of LBI, smile, because you re on candid camera. We installed a security camera system at the JCC last month. Thanks to Vivian Fitts, Sisterhood President, and the entire Sisterhood for all their hard work which enables them to financially sponsor the installation of our new security system. This is a great addition to our overall security at the JCC. We installed a total of 10 cameras, 9 of which are outside. The one inside is focused on the front lobby door. This will give the office staff a viewing of who's walking in and out of the front doors. There is a 40-inch flat screen TV hung on the wall in the office. The security cameras do not run in reaction to motion, but, rather, they run 24/7, 365 days a year. The recording of the security cameras will be on a rolling 30 day memory. These are also night vision cameras and video can be viewed from an outside source. JCC of LBI Polo Shirts 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. 7

8 SATURDAY MORNINGS NOW through MAY While we don't have regular Saturday morning services scheduled from the beginning of November until next May, Rabbi Jay will be at the JCC most Saturday mornings at 10:00 am. At that time, he will be conducting a study class for anyone who attends, with topics ranging from the Torah portion of the week, to the liturgy, to theology. Additionally, the Rabbi will gladly accommodate requests for specific topics. Everyone is invited to join the learning! TD BANK AFFINITY PROGRAM TD Bank will make a donation to the JCC based on the number of participants in our program. If you have an account with any TD Bank branch, sign up to participate with the JCC of LBI. The JCC never knows anything more than who the participants are and never knows anyone s balances. Contact Lynn Berkowitz at (609) or at lovelynn1@optonline.net if you have any problem doing this at your local branch. Help Plant a Tree! Bar Mitzvah of AJ Irwin As AJ Irwin approaches this significant moment in his life, he and his parents, Staci and Rick, are reflecting on the intensity with which he has approached all of his endeavors since he was an infant. From the perpetual moving of his feet, through his years of frenetic energy as a young boy, to the redirection of his energy toward sports and his studies, AJ has never been complacent. Along with the physical energy, there is a sensitive and compassionate side to him. During the process of preparing for his bar mitzvah, AJ has drawn on these attributes as he proudly achieves this rite of passage. His hard work and dedication can t go without mention. Looking back on his journey toward becoming a Bar Mitzvah, AJ s personality showed through. He studied and managed his time with maturity and dedication. He worked with preschool children with disabilities for his mitzvah project. As he worked with the young students, he could see things from a different perspective -now, as the teacher and role model. He has a new sense of responsibility and dedication. AJ has been going to the JCC of LBI since he was 3 years old. His teacher and role model has always been a constant, Mrs. Lynn Berkowitz or Miss B. AJ s bar mitzvah will be held at the JCC of LBI on Saturday, November 22nd, at 9:30 am. We have begun the first phase of the landscaping of the JCC with the planting of nine crepe myrtles on the Boulevard side of the property. If you would like to help to underwrite the cost of these trees, a donation of $500 per tree would be greatly appreciated. We have received donations for six of the nine trees. There will be appropriate recognition of your gift in the landscaping. Please send your gift to the JCC office and mark it as "Plant a Tree." 8

9 Continued from Page 3 President s Message... But what I don t understand is when, in your retirement with some time on your hands over the summer here, you won t agree to give a few hours of your valuable advice. We can certainly use it, and would greatly appreciate it. There will be lots to do next year, and I hope all members will be a part of it. In this report, I am NOT TALKING to a congregation of over 300 people. I am talking to EACH of you, individually. I am asking YOU, and YOU, and YOU specifically to help by contributing YOUR monies and YOUR time. And by asking you as an individual for your help, I hope I will get an INDIVIDUAL response, not just a group response of ignoring these requests. Celebrate at the JCC of LBI! Planning a wedding?? Celebrating a brit or a baby naming?? Having a party?? Celebrating a simcha?? Holding a meeting?? Consider our beautiful JCC for your venue... Our sanctuary, with its magnificent stained-glass windows, is a wonderful setting for your religious ceremony!! You have HEARD me speak. Hopefully you have LISTENED to me. If you did, that means you will get your High Holiday Appeal gift in, and, if you haven t done so, you will make a Building Fund pledge, and, if possible, you will participate in Kol HaKavod, and that you will be generous in these. That means you will continue, or begin, volunteering for the many things at the JCC that must be done. That means you will attend services on occasion. That means you will say YES when asked to be part of one of our many activities. In closing, please read our congregation Bulletins and our weekly Shabbat Reminders to keep informed on what is happening at the JCC. And periodically check our web-site. You will be amazed at all the information it contains. Please call the office to tell us what committees or events you can volunteer for. Don t TELL me, because I will forget, but you can me or call the office. In this Holy Day season of Repentance, Reflection, and Generosity, step up and do your part by contributing time, talent and money. Pledge to be a significant part of our NO, YOUR JCC of LBI. Thank you for listening, and I wish you the best of everything good, especially HEALTH, in the coming year for YOU and YOUR family from ME and MINE. L Shana Tova, Don Pripstein 9 Our social hall, with beautifully upholstered chairs, chandeliers, and sconces to light up the night, and a large dance floor beckon to you... Party Here!! Rental Facilities Packets are available for your perusal. For more information, please contact Facilities Rental Chairperson Sherry Fruchterman at /50 RAFFLE REPORT Members and friends of the JCC of LBI generously purchased $10,240 worth of raffle tickets, exceeding last year s amount raised! Half of the amount raised was awarded in prizes which were distributed as follows: 1st Prize - Jason Reback- $3072 2nd Prize - Jay Berman - $1536 3rd Prize - Karen Schwing - $512 After expenses, the JCC realized a profit of $4725, which will go toward supporting educational programs. --Richard Morgan, Raffle Chairman

10 Mazel Tov to Elyse & Stuart Pepose on the engagement of their daughter, Caryn Melanie, to Michael Ian Gewirtzman Lu & Ann Beckerman on the engagement of their daughter, Sara, to Josh Lerner Tiger & Millie Wolpert on their 60th Wedding Anniversary Congregational News of Note Lynn Berkowitz on being elected to the Board of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County Lori Shomer on the marriage of her daughter, Bari Cadel, to Chris Panagopulos Cheryl & Lou Celebre on the marriage of their daughter, Marlene Iris Glassman & Family on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter, Morgan Glassman Jan Becker on the birth of her grandson, Zachary Mark, to Stephanie & Brian Marcia Nelson on her grandson, Ian Nelson s recent successes on the big screen Get Well Wishes to Judith Einhorn Rosie Starr Sheila Weisel Millie Wolpert Sidewalk Pavers Still Available We are still taking orders for Pavers to be installed in the front of our building. Since we now only place our order when we have several to purchase, please place your order so that your paver will be included in our next order. The costs, including inscription are $150 for a 4 x 8 brick and $350 for an 8 x 8 paver. Pavers on the walk leading to the front doors of the JCC of LBI. 10 Condolences to Norman Shapiro on the loss of his wife, Fran Debbie Gilman on the loss of her mother, Rivka Garkawe Shelley Kreiger on the loss of her husband, Michael Judy & Richard Wildstein on the loss of her brother, Michael Kreiger Ali Friedman on the loss of her sister, Sandra Isaccson Hanukkah at the JCC of LBI There will be visiting patients and menorah lighting at SOMC, and a party at the JCC of LBI Watch the weekly Shabbat Reminder for more details!

11 SHOP-RITE SCRIP AVAILABLE at JCC Help the JCC earn free money by purchasing Shop-Rite gift cards from the JCC of LBI Office. The Acme will be closed all winter for construction, so here is an opportunity for those who normally shop there to participate in this fundraiser. Just imagine what we could raise if everyone used these cards whenever they shop at Shop-Rite. Use these $25 cards to do your shopping or as gifts to others for happy occasions, or to someone in need. Scrip will now be available at other locations, in addition to the synagogue office: o! and, o on the mainland,in Barnegat, with Jeri Riffle ( ), on the northern part of the island, with Rona Stein ( ). BE A MINYANAIRE! As a FULL SERVICE congregation, it is important for us to provide the opportunity each week for our members to say Kaddish for Yahrzeits being observed during the following week. We are asking members who are in the area on Friday evenings during the winter months to commit to at least one, and hopefully two, Friday evening services each month. It is not too much to ask you to commit about 2 hours a month for this Mitzvah. Consider it your obligated Jewry Duty. We need you for Jewry Duty. Volunteer to be a Minyanaire. It s a mitzvah. Kol HaKavod Program The JCC of LBI thanks the 21 donors who have responded to the Kol HaKavod Campaign. They have been listed monthly in the donation section of our Bulletin. Our goal is to raise $20,000 each year, with funds dedicated to support the growing obligations of our clergy and facility. We are pleased that, since our initial appeal in March, we have received pledges and gifts for 2014 of $13,200. We hope you will consider a yearly pledge to this fund. The following three categories have been created. This is a separate commitment, and it is in addition to our low annual dues obligation. Chai Level: $1,800 over three years ($600 a year) Double Chai Level: $3,600 over three years ($1,200 a year) Triple Chai Level: $5,400 over three years ($1,800 a year) We will, of course, be grateful for a gift to the fund at any time. You may download the form for making a gift to this fund by clicking on our web site or by picking up the form at the JCC Office. Please feel free to contact Rose Valentine, Kol HaKavod Chair, with any questions. JCC of LBI Caps We are very excited about the response to the new JCC caps medium blue or navy, embroidered with the JCC of LBI logo and "The Place to Be. They are $15 each and are available at the JCC office and at all JCC events. So, get your cap while the supply lasts! Thanks to Judy and Harold Einhorn for making the connection with their son Bruce, who re-designed the logo and got us 100 caps so quickly. 11

12 CHESHVAN Friday, October 31, Arthur Wichman 8 Beatrice Brody 8 Mary Sisenwine 8 Marvin Schub 9 Menachim Mendel 10 *Minnie Miller 10 Harry Liebowitz 10 Joseph Hirschman 11 *Lillian Callet 12 Klara Myers Furman 13 *Shirley Fruchtman 13 Ethel Salonsky 14 Yetta P. Houzman 14 *Albert Rutman Friday, November 7, Ephraim Baker 15 *Irving Weissler 16 Nathaniel Lee Green 16 *Sophia Fruchtman 16 Harriet Treatman 17 Saundra Opatosky 17 Lauren Westlake 17 *Julius Robinson 17 Sadie Rose Entin 18 *Abe Josephson 18 Isidor Weisel 18 Harris Weiner 18 *Mae Goldberg 18 Steven D. Baron 19 Joseph Meshulam 20 *Ada Bass 20 Joseph Levin 20 Bess Silver 20 Bertrand Berman 21 George Medvin 21 Gilbert Tebeleff 21 *Dorie Solomon Friday, November 14, Martin Samwick 23 David Plotkin 23 *Manuel Smith 23 Gladys Krechovitz 23 Joseph Sherman 23 Max Silver 23 Evelyn B. Sholin 23 Alex Hirsch 24 *Rhea Britz YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES 24 Abraham Lazar 25 *Glen Medvin 25 *Mildred Greenwald 25 Claire Seavey 25 Irving Shapiro 25 Harold Eiser 27 Julius Rosenthal Friday, November 21, Evelyn Smith 29 Max Kincus 29 *Ellis Levin 30 Rebecca Josolowitz KISLEV 1 Philip Josolowitz 1 *Helen Pripstein 1 Lenore Enteles 2 *Arlene Britz 2 *Anne Reiser 2 *Fay Dreyfus 2 Harriet Cohen 2 Julius Cohen 2 *Anne Reiser 3 Ben Berkowitz 3 Joseph Kaplan 4 Ira Herman 4 *Frank Mirrer 4 *Ira Lee Herman 5 *Henry Avondoglio 5 Rebecca Cohen 5 Dr. Milton Lowenthal 6 Lydia Davis 6 *Sophie Brasch Friday, November 28, Ida Liebowitz 7 Dorothy LaBran 7 Dr. Seymour Cohen 8 Harry Entin 8 *Max Silver 8 Vera Beebe 9 Stuart Gussin 9 *Harry Berkowitz 9 Helen Berman 9 *Lilyan Strassman 9 Abram P. Piwosky 9 Leon B. Entin 10 *Louis Young 10 Milton Levine 11 Miriam Rebo 11 *Dr. Mortimer Nelson 11 Dr. Joseph Evans Cheryl Newman 11 Rae Friedenberg 12 Bertha Rothstein 12 Mildred Mashberg 12 Chris Makos 12 *Joseph Rudnick 12 Herman Paris 13 Rae Konner 13 Sylvia Gussin 13 Henry Berman Friday, December Maxwell Kahn 14 Neal Chilton 14 *Rabbi Jacob Friedman 14 Herman Pokras 15 Milton Luxemburg 15 Miriam Levine 15 Frieda Ross 16 Jeanette Kaufman 16 Charlotte Frank 16 Hy Zimmer 17 Abraham Weissler 18 *Lillian W. Pacharz 18 Bertha Simandl 18 *Pauline Kolsby 20 *Rachel List 20 Israel J. Cramer 20 Esther Gold Entin Friday, December 12, Henrietta Schocat 21 Charles Farin 22 *Benjamin Serepca 22 Robert Eisner Continued on Page 14 May the souls of the dearly departed be bound up in the bonds of eternal life.

13 Continued from Page *Jack Newman 24 *Albert Goldberg 24 *Emil Goldstein 24 Jack Newman 25 Helen Eisen 25 M. Charles Ross 25 Lise Polishook 25 John Patrician 25 Ray Farin 26 Philip Schleifer 26 Leanore S. Klein 26 *Stella Pervin 26 Jerome Odenheimer 26 Saul Hurwitz 26 Samuel Tucker 27 Sol Grossman 27 Rachel Cherins Friday, December 19, Marcia Yankowitz 28 *Shari Zalkind 28 *Herman Glassman 28 *Joseph Blumenthal 29 Nathan Shapiro 29 Reba Papier 29 Albert Haas 29 *Joseph Valentine 30 Michael Kaplan It is customary to make a donation to the synagogue to honor the memory of a loved one. YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES 30 Seymour Abend 30 Carl Cole TEVET 1 Lorraine Liebowitz 2 Sidney Fisch 2 Mark Goldman 2 Jerry Silverman 3 DanRenzin 3 *Ethel Snyder 3 Henry Gondelman 3 Ruth Moss 3 Mendel Fischer 3 Joshua Scharf 4 *Louis Bass Friday, December 26, Jerry Green 6 Naomi Antonoff 6 *Samuel Lisagor 7 Samuel Rosenberg 7 Lena Scheer 7 Mary Berkowitz 8 *Esther Ruta Mirrer 8 *Vernon Rosenberg 9 Anne Galer 9 Rose Kleinfeld 9 *Robert Ian Stevens 10 Helen Lowenthal 10 Herman Marcus 10 Susan Blumenfield 10 *Samuel Horowitz 10 William Gordon 10 *Becky Reiff 11 *Alex Birnbaum 11 Eva Kaplan 11 Larry Zwillman 11 Gertrude Rifkin 11 John Furman Friday, January 2, *Benjamin S. Goodman 12 Howard Paitchel 12 *Joseph Martin 12 Bernice Shechtman 13 Mildred Tittelbaum 13 Bertha Goldstein 13 Hillary Levine Asterisk signifies a memorial plaque in the JCC of LBI sanctuary *Jacob Weill 14 Sidney Gottlieb 15 Ethel Rosenberg 15 Sam Rosenberg 16 Herb Morton 16 Murray Weiner 16 David Weinzimmer 16 Florence Cohen Galer 16 Phyllis Tanenbaum 17 Mildred Epstein 17 Richard Kirsh 18 Evelyn Diamond 18 Paul Sidel Friday, January 9, Sidney Bitton 19 Ruth Grossman 19 *Sophie Silver 19 *Julius Rapaport 19 Ruth Albu 20 *Evelyn Kolsby 20 Walter Blumberg 20 Rose Gerstenblatt 21 Rose Dondershine 21 Margie Miller 22 *Katy Poster 23 Laura B. DiCicco 23 *Edward Raymond Spencer 23 Melvin Margolis 23 William Carey 23 Leo LaBran 24 Jeanne Goldstein 24 Edna Katz 24 *William Markowitz 24 Beatrice Chazin Friday, January 16, *Betty Sitzer 26 Barbara Black 26 Ira Berger 26 Rebecca Weinstein 26 Stanton Einhorn 26 *Betty Berger 26 *Bette Cohen 26 Mark Fisch 26 Jean Schiller 27 Barbara Frank 27 *Albert Edward Fagan 27 Beatrice Bernstein 27 Gertrude Fitts 28 Herman Meyer Continued on Page 15

14 Continued from Page Helen Berman 28 J. Gilbert Sholin 28 Joyce Blumberg 29 Richard Pacharz 29 Dr. Henry Abrams 29 Estelle Gordon SHEVAT 1 *Marvin Kolsby 2 *Dr. Jack David Levy Friday, January 23, *Lillian Kenter 4 Freida J. Klein 4 Martin Nissenblatt 4 *Mary Esther Sprague Ruoff 4 Helen Tebeleff 5 Milton Elefant 5 Henry Hirsh 5 William Jaslow 5 Jack Kaplan 5 Joseph Stern YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES 5 Arthur Sussman 6 Romeo DiCicco 6 David Lipsitz 6 Marvin Alexander 6 Esther Sheparde 6 Harold Simandl 7 *Abraham Robin 8 Peter Ungar 8 Henry Rosen 8 *David Brill 8 Isador Dalinsky 8 *Donald Brill 9 *Anna Gottlieb 9 Bertye A. Schaffer 10 *Joseph Rudnick 10 Emanuel Hellman 10 Edith Konner Friday, January 30, *Hannah Moses 11 Max Rosenbaum 11 Robert Fischer May the memories of our loved ones be for a blessing. 12 Harvey Light 12 Jacob Luterman 12 Amy Babst 12 Thelma Brusilow 13 Hyman Goldstein 13 Al Black 14 *Benjamin Reiser 14 *Barnet Bookman 14 Dave Tarlow 15 Lucy Lief 15 Jacob Konner 16 Estelle Stokes 16 Rabbi Pinchus Chazin 16 Robert Greenbaum 17 Julius Marmon Friday, February 6, Nathan Printz 18 *Rose Lyons Glickman 19 Jack Eisenberg 20 Mina Rosenbaum 20 Anna Herman 20 William Silver 21 Ethel Sharken 21 *Anna Weill 21 Nettie Rosenthal 22 Rose Diane Segal 23 Robyn Caspento 23 *Daniel Glassman 24 Dr. Jack Lilienfeld Considering Legacy Planning? If you are planning to initiate or change your will or estate plan, please remember and include the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island (JCC of LBI) as part of your legacy. The monies can be used for a specific purpose as designated by you or added to an endowment fund already set up to assure the ability to continue providing a full-service congregation to serve the Jewish people of the area. This legacy can be accomplished by a simple bequest in your will, by one of the allowable charitable trusts wherein you get an immediate tax advantage, or through life insurance. PLEASE DO IT NOW! Please check with your attorney or insurance agent. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Don Pripstein. Thank you. 14

15 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions IN MEMORY: Sophie Cohen by Dr. Ted Cohen Blanche Kugel by Barbara Epstein Max Dreyfus by Ed Dreyfus Jack Tanenbaum by Lynn Levitt Miriam Levitt by Bob Levitt Victor Zinn by Diane Tucker Robert Goldman by Barry Goldman Louis Abramovitz by Nona Levin Abrams Richard Kaplan by Annette Kaplan Ina & Arnie Galer s Brother-inlaw by Vivian & Marvin Fitts Milton Schiff by Karen Shatz Raymond Berman by Stanley Berman Stephan Gubar by Ben Gubar Rae Hochman by E. Martin Hochman Ethel Kates by Debbie Smith Frances Shapiro by Judy Smith & Howard Tomar, Ken & Judy Abend, Marvin & Vivian Fitts, Lori & Mickey Sherry, Marvin & Elyse Diamond, Judith & Donald Pripstein, Pat McGarrity, Toby Schwait, Victor R. Wright, Judith Leeds, Edith & Milton Mintzer, Tamar Tolchin, Marilyn Alexander, Jackie & Paul Avondoglio, Barbara & Gerry Gruber, Betty & Gerald Krams, Provie Grasso, New Jersey Monument Company/ David Servetah, Marcia Samilow, Rosalind & Barry Kushner, Harold & Bonnie Farin, Carol & Raymond Sadow, Mimi Mosho, Natalie & Harvey Derman, Terril & Company, Suzanne & Shawn Rubin, Mindy & Allen Brian, Rose & Rudy Valentine, Charlotte Stein & Hal Harris, Marjorie & Joseph Spindel, and Susan & Michael Walden Harrie Kronenberg by Lynn Berman Alan Kronenberg by Lynn Berman Eli Golden by Howard Golden Tillie Schoenberger by Anne Lewis Julia Berger by Marcia Nelson Louis Alexander by Marilyn Alexander Charles Alexander by Marilyn Alexander Klara Newman by Ann Newman Seymour Fruchterman by Howard Fruchterman Howard Brody by Helene Gordon Ann Taub by Ron Kern Sadie Dodanji by Rose Starr Gussie Ungar by Rosie Starr Dorothy Sherry by Mickey Sherry Esther Martin by Shelly Weisfeld Sarah Kirsh by Mickie Kaplan Sonia Zelkowicz by Eugene Zelkowicz Henry Pacharz by Rose Valentine Henry Levitt by Bob Levitt Zena Josephson by Jeri Riffle Alexander E. Stein by Alan & Debra Traster Irma Golden by Howard Golden Katie Shrensel by Kem Spencer Willy Hupert by Frieda Fuhrmann Winnie London by Barbara Mankin Sara Fink by Linda Marr Lillian Cofsky by Stewart Cofsky Helen Koseff by Diane Tucker Abraham Greenspan by Jerry Greenspan Frieda Baker by Karen Schwing Grace Petter by Karen Schwing Arthur Petter by Karen Schwing Marty Reiff by Iris Glassman Jack Estes by Toby Schwait, Marcia Nelson Sandra Isaacson by Donald & Judith Pripstein Beatrice Smith by Peter Smith Dora Kaplan by Dr. Al Kaplan Rose Kincus by Mickie Kaplan Freda Black by Barry Black 15 Beulah Gubar by Ben Gubar Elaine Hirsch by Myron Hirsch Casper Ungar by Rose Starr Fanny Troum by Dr. Lawrence Troum Ali Friedman s Sister by Marvin & Vivian Fitts Kal Azarchi by Alan & Debra Traster Doris Farin by Harold Farin Michael Kreiger by Elsa & Ed Dreyfus Leonard Einhorn by Steven & Dale Tebeleff Adele Horn by Robert & Patricia Block Irving Kern by Ron Kern Stephen Greenberg by Stacey Garb Paul Tanenbaum by Lynn Levitt Muriel Shapiro Powitz by Steve Powitz Anne Levine Reiser by Eileen Powitz Ruth Srager by Jim Shrager Irene Schiff by Karen Shatz Anna Stuhl by Lynn Reimer Belle Wolpert by Tiger Wolpert Klara Myers Furman by Martha Schleifer Shirley Rogers by Zeejay Greenspan Yetta Miller by Irene Babst Florence Brounstein by Barbara Lenkowsky IN HONOR: Happy 50 th Anniversary to Richard & Eileen Feldgus by Ken & Judy Abend Congratulations to Stuart & Elyse Pepose on their daughter s engagement by Marvin & Vivian Fitts Happy Anniversary to Stuart & Elyse Pepose by Marvin & Vivian Fitts Lori Sherry you are the best we love you by Marvin & Vivian Fitts Congratulations to David & Laura Ostheimer on the birth of their grandson, Adam Toby Fishman by Alan & Debra Traster Continued on Page 16

16 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions Continued from Page 15 Congratulations to Sue Rubinfeld on the birth of her granddaughter, Emmeline Rose Barkan by Marilyn Alexander Happy 60 Anniversary to Millie & Tiger Wolpert by Jackie & Paul Avondoglio, Jeri & Ben Riffle, Lori & Mickey Sherry, Bonnie & James Shrager Congratulations to Vivian & Marvin Fitts on the birth of their great granddaughter by Jackie & Paul Avondoglio Congratulations to Mickey & Lori Sherry on their son Brett s engagement by Jackie & Paul Avondoglio Mazel Tov to Lynn Berkowitz on becoming a member of the Board of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County by Tiger & Millie Wolpert, Lori & Mickey Sherry, Paula & Howard Hait Mazel Tov to Dr. Daniel & Lori Shomer on their daughter s wedding by Judy & Ken Abend, Lori & Mickey Sherry, Paula & Howard Hait L Shanah Tovah to the JCC of LBI and the entire community by Lori & Mickey Sherry L Shanah Tovah to Rabbi & Sheri Jay by Lori & Mickey Sherry L Shanah Tovah to Mickey Sherry, the love of my life by Lori Sherry Howard Hait, a great reader & a great teacher by Martha & Chuck Schleifer Mazel Tov to Arlene Schragger on her Bat Mitzvah by Judy & Ken Abend, Paula & Howard Hait Thank You to Carole Nunberg for her thoughtfulness on the passing of Jack Estes by Eric & Ilene Estes Howard Hait by Alan G. Hait Carole Nunberg in gratitude for my Aliyah & my grandson Zach s honor on Yom Kippur by Vivian & Marvin Fitts In honor of Don and Judith Pripstein for their caring and friendship by Myron Hirsch Howard Hait & his Torahreading students by Paula Hait In honor of Rabbi Michael Jay making the High Holidays enjoyable and meaningful by Paula & Howard Hait In honor of Vivian Fitts and the Sisterhood for all they do by Paula & Howard Hait David Freedman s Aliyah on Yom Kippur by David & Maxine Freedman Happy 96 th Birthday to Harvey Luppescu by Herbert & Selma Shapiro In honor of Rose Valentine & Lynn Berkowitz for all you do by Vivian Fitts GET WELL: Rosie Starr by Ken & Judy Abend, Marvin & Vivian Fitts, Lynn & Stanley Berman, Elaine Frand, Charles & Martha Schleifer, Judy Smith & Howard Tomar, Paula & Howard Hait, Judith & Donald Pripstein, Marcia Nelson, Marilyn Alexander Judith Einhorn by Paula & Howard Hait, Don & Judith Pripstein, Jackie & Paul Avondoglio, Tiger & Millie Wolpert, Elsa & Ed Dreyfus Millie Wolpert by Marcia Nelson, Ken & Judy Abend, Marvin & Vivian Fitts, Jeri & Ben Riffle, Judith & Harold Einhorn, and Judy Smith & Howard Tomar, Paula & Howard Hait Judy Smith by Marvin & Vivian Fitts RABBI S DISCRETIONARY FUND: In honor of Rabbi Jay teaching us the Talmud by Judy & Harold Einhorn By Harris & Joan Ross By Marcia Nelson 16 In honor of Rabbi Jay and thanks for his friendship and leadership by Myron Hirsch By Ruthellen & Marc Rubin KOL HAKAVOD FUND: Chai Level: By Barbara & Arthur Cohen By Arlene & Fred Schragger Supporter: By Harold & Judith Einhorn CREPE MYRTLE FUND: By Bob & Lynn Levitt In loving honor of their children & grandchildren by Michael & Phyllis Green PRAYER BOOKS: High Holiday Prayer Book in memory of Fran Shapiro by Iris Glassman, Leanne & Bradley Glassman, Stacey & Mark Rosenthal, Taryn & Heath Glassman High Holiday Prayer Book in memory of Fran Shapiro by Sisterhood of JCC of LBI, Marcia Nelson High Holiday Prayer Book in memory of Rhoda & Bernie Herman by Dr. Philip & Anne Lewis High Holiday Prayer Book in honor of Millie & Tiger Wolpert s 60 th Anniversary by Marvin & Vivian Fitts and Ken & Judy Abend High Holiday Prayer Book in memory of Irv Berenson by Dr. Philip & Anne Lewis EDUCATION FUND: In honor of Marsha Chazin for teaching her Hebrew by Judy Einhorn Continued on Page 17 WINTER ADDRESS CHANGE? Please let the Office know when you have changed to your winter address so that the JCC information can be properly provided.

17 ADS FOR 2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Advertisements for the 2015 Membership Directory are now being accepted. All will be In black & white. Copy and payment can be sent to the office. Prices are as follows: $60 for a full page, $30 for a half page, $15 for ¼ page or business card size. TAX ADVANTAGE For significant size donations to JCC, consider taking advantage of the Tax Law -- and donate appreciated stock. You get credit for the value of the stock when we receive it, and don t have to report or pay for its Capital Appreciation. Call the Office or Lynn Berkowitz, treasurer to get information on our stock broker and account to which your stock should be transferred. Updating the Mishaberach List The Mishaberach list of those who are in need of prayers of healing will be purged at the end of December. Please contact the office to put a name/names on the new list which, beginning January 2nd, is read each week. Thank You for Your Generous Contributions Continued from Page 16 TREE OF LIFE: A gold leaf in honor of the birth of Leora Madeline by Jacqueline Margolis & Mark Tilbor A gold leaf in honor of the birth of Taylor Elise by Mark Tilbor & Jacqueline Margolis A silver leaf in memory of Fran Shapiro by Natty & Bob Lapidus, Eileen Levin & Family, Maxine & Don Paris, and Elsa & Edd Dreyfus A bronze leaf in memory of Dr. Milton Batoff by Inge s Tuesday Bridge Group A silver leaf in memory of Jill Sisenwine Berger by The Sisenwine Family A bronze leaf in memory of Mary & Harry Sisenwine by The Sisenwine Family A bronze leaf in memory of Jeanne & Hy Goldstein by The Sisenwine Family A bronze leaf in honor of Howard Hait by his Torah Reading Class : Rose Valentine, Dan Valentine, Carl Tepper, Arlene Schragger, Sheri Jay, & Harold Farin GENERAL FUND: By Roger Davis In honor of the conversion and baby naming of their grandchild, Bowie, by Arthur & Eileen Freihon In appreciation for nightly Maariv services each night for his mother by Darrin Peller By Richard & Adrienne Friedman By Mark & Carol Cohen By Dana & Elizabeth Rubin By Kalman J. Ketzlach & Regina A. Sherman Candle Lighting Times Friday, November 7th...4:30 pm Friday, November 14th...4:23 pm Friday, November 21st...4:18 pm Friday, November 28th...4:15 pm Friday, December 5th...4:14 pm Friday, December 12th...4:14 pm First Hanukkah candle on the evening of December 16th Friday, December 19th...4:17 pm Friday, December 26th...4:21 pm Friday, January 2nd...4:26 pm Friday, January 9th...4:33 pm Friday, January 16th...4:40 pm Friday, January 23rd...4:48 pm Friday, January 30th...4:56 pm 17

18 Summary of the Board Meeting on September 9, 2014 Attendees: Lynn Berkowitz, Harold Farin, Vivian Fitts, Sherry Fruchterman, Paula Hait, Carole Nunberg, Stuart Pepose Don Pripstein, Jeri Riffle, Mickey Sherry, Lori Shomer, Rose Valentine, *Rabbi Michael Jay *Participated via phone A copy of 2014 budget information by months will be distributed. D. Pripstein asked the Board to review the 2014 income and expenses by month and send suggested changes to R. Morgan by . R. Morgan hopes to present a preliminary 2015 budget by month at our October meeting. D. Pripstein noted that S. Fruchterman suggested giving Shop Rite scrip to two residents in the north and south ends of the island, and one on the mainland. R. Valentine said that this is a great time to do this as Acme is closing this week. D. Pripstein noted that while we are paying a few people to help with set-up/ clean-up, he hopes that there will still be volunteers to help out in many ways. D. Pripstein noted that, in 2012, we talked about giving pro-rated dues structure for new members who join at end of year. Will reconsider at a future meeting. R. Valentine, discussed the placing of words above the Tree of Life, and made it clear in her proposal why we want to do this. After much discussion, the motion to do so passed unanimously. H. Farin and his committee looked at Torahs and found that all need to be reconditioned. Board approved $1500 to have a scribe inspect and make recommendations. We will need sponsors and have a fundraising campaign to repair and/or replace torahs in S. Fruchterman said that we are a board of people. She thinks we should propose a minimum number of meetings that Board members must attend. S. Fruchterman reported that 8 additional Sanctuary chairs are ordered. It looks like they will arrive during the third week in October. C. Nunberg reported that, so far, we have 331 seats sold, so we have lots of room. To date, seats have brought in $32,305, and the Book of Remembrance $5,398. It was stated that we need to let people know that they must respect details and deadlines. L. Shomer reported that the Elayne Boosler program was a success. She noted that people are going to have to take ownership of events. We had too many programs this summer. M. Sherry reports that safety and security are high on his list because of what is going on around us (in the world). Nine cameras have been installed with night vision. These are really good cameras that take great pictures. Yahrzeit Boards have been installed and look great. R. Valentine reported that 6 of the 9 trees on the boulevard have been underwritten. She will work on how to mark the trees donors. R. Valentine reported that 68 caps have been sold. We are taking orders for polo shirts. V. Fitts reported that Sisterhood had a successful year. The older freezer died last weekend. It is years old. It was heating up inside and out, and they will have to buy a new one. L. Berkowitz reported that school has started. McKinley Elementary will now be charging us to use their space. There will be a bar mitzvah in November and a b nai mitzvah in June. There will be three confirmands in May. There are two in pre-school, and three in mid-week Hebrew. There are also three who are attending post-confirmation. L. Berkowitz reported that the bazaars made over $12,000. L. Berkowitz will be installed as a member of the OC Federation board. We donated a mezuzah for their new building. D. Pripstein reported that, as of yesterday, we sold $7600 in 50/50 tickets. 18

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