BULLETIN. L Shana Tova Greetings. from the JCC of LBI. May the sound. of the shofar. usher in a year filled with. joy, health, and peace.

Transcription

1 September - October 2014 Elul Tishrei & Cheshvan 5775 BULLETIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of LONG BEACH ISLAND L Shana Tova Greetings from the JCC of LBI May the sound of the shofar usher in a year filled with joy, health, and peace. HIGH HOLIDAY TICKET INFORMATION There are still some seats available in the Social Hall for members or non-members. Requests and payment must be immediately sent to Carole Kings Grant, 2 Golf Club Way, Marlton, NJ In order to purchase tickets at the member s price, a member must have paid in full their 2014 dues. Prices are $75 for members and $150 for non-members. Inside this issue... High Holiday Services Schedule Page7 Bazaar Report...8 Board Mtg. Summaries Book Report...5 Candle Lighting Times...4 Congregational News of Note..8 Generous Contributions JCC Board Election...5 Kol HaKavod Fund...6 Legacy Planning...10 Plant a Tree...13 Religious School Report...4 Sisterhood Report...5 The President Writes...3 Tree of Life...18 Welcome New Members...9 Words from the Rabbi...2 Yahrzeit Observances

2 Words from the Rabbi... As the air begins to turn crisp, the leaves change color, the days become shorter, and the activity of summer becomes a glorious memory, our attention turns to the Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe; it is what we often call the High Holidays. For many of us it is a moving time of year; it is a time of reflection; it is a time for positive change. Or, at least, we wish it to be this way. In reality we do not always achieve our goals. At the JCC we try to make our High Holidays meaningful, if not cathartic. Because of our location, this task may be a bit easier for us than other congregations. One might wonder how hard it could be to feel close to the Holy One and to feel that positive change is possible, when you are two blocks off the ocean, where a glorious sunrise is only a set of the alarm clock away, and where a fireball sunset beyond the bay is right out your front door? But meaning does not happen automatically, and the impetus for positive change requires more energy than merely flicking a switch or opening a door. The question for me becomes, How can I ensure that this moment provided to us by our Jewish calendar and annual cycle, is used to achieve the greatest impact upon those of us seeking renewal? I am excited to share with you that we have an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of understanding how Judaism functions at the beginning of 21 st century. Because of my participation in Rabbis Without Borders, an arm of the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (CLAL), our congregation has been invited to participate in the first ever national study of the impact of the High Holiday experience on the strengths and virtues central to our tradition and human flourishing. The questions posed are Do you get something out of the High Holidays? and Does some aspect of the experience help you in your life? No one in modern history has directly, and broadly, asked these questions before. The answers could help to shape how we view the High Holidays, but they may well also have an impact on the broader Jewish future. At the JCC, our goal is to create a High Holiday experience that touches as many souls as possible. We try to be warm and inclusive while providing a broad enough experience to connect with each individual s needs at this pivotal time of the year. Some of us wish to be intellectually stimulated, some wish to be spiritually motivated, and yet others desire the Holidays to foster a call to action to do good deeds in the world. The liturgy, the prayers, the melodies, and the choreography of the High Holiday services each help to move and motivate us. But what else can we do to turn our attendance at services into a more meaningful, if not momentous, experience? This year the overarching message that I will be imparting during our High Holiday experience will be to seek out Hopefulness, Gratitude, and Belonging during our time together. Our holiday liturgy, texts, and overall structure is designed, at least in part, to help us to hear this tripartite voice and to feel connected. The Yamim Noraim provide us with an opportunity to open our minds, bodies, and souls to possibility of growth, awareness, and association. In this regard, I wish to give each of us an assignment as we prepare ourselves for our High Holiday season. When does the JCC, or our tradition, help you to feel hopeful, grateful, or as if you belong? What, in the High Holiday liturgy, or during services, enables you to experience one or all of these feelings. This will likely not Continued on Page 13 2

3 The President s Message... While we have a lot to be proud of this year, a most important one is that we completed the pay back of the entire $500,000 we borrowed for construction. We are in the midst of another super busy activities schedule. A look at our 2 page Summer Calendar Schedule mailed to every member or the very colorful 30-page Summer Program Book easily proves the point. The activities were very successful, and many of them meant extra income for our congregation. While she had lots of help, Program Chairperson Lori Shomer made it all possible and successful. Thanks to Mickey Sherry, our Building and Grounds chairman, with help from many, but especially from Ron Marr, our physical structure has had many improvements or problems solved. They also had to keep up with almost constant changes in the arrangement of chairs and four types of tables for all the events. Our membership continues to grow (36 new members in past year), but there are still a lot of Jewish people in the area who are not members. We have a building and a congregation of which we can be very proud, and I ask each member to talk us up and encourage others to join. If every member provides the name of just one potential new member, consider how many we could contact. Attendance at Friday evening and Saturday morning services also continues to grow. If you have not participated in this aspect of our congregation, do yourself a favor and come to a service to gain from the wonderful job that Rabbi Jay does in leading and explaining the services. 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 While many members pitch in and help a lot, I would be remiss if I didn t mention Vivian Fitts, Lori Sherry and their kitchen crew who provide Onegs and Kiddushes every week as well as for the many other food venues; Rose Valentine who keeps US informed with a Shabbat Reminder each week and the general community informed through strategic placement of ads in local media; Carole Nunberg who takes complete charge of our High Holiday seats program and the Book of Remembrance; Lynn Berkowitz who not only assumed the responsibilities of Treasurer and Bazaar Chairman when these were needed, but also runs our Religious School program; and Judy Smith who has kept things going in the winter and when I am not around. To help with the growing obligations of our clergy and facility, we established a Kol Hakavod program. If you are financially able, please consider participating. Most of us who were members during construction contributed generously to the Building Fund. There are many improvements and additions we still want to do, but they require funds. We don t have a mandatory Building Fund commitment, but I ask that our new members and those that haven t participated join the large list of those who have. And, as usual, my plea for additional volunteers. Our growth in programs and participants will require us to contract out many things we have done in the past with volunteers. This will necessitate additional expenses. Even by paying for some things we had been doing with volunteers, we can still use more volunteer help. Continued on Page 4 3

4 Religious School Report How quickly the summer flew by -- We re back! Religious School begins on Sunday, September 7 th. The Gan will be meeting from 10 to 11 with singing, dancing, crafts all geared to learning about being Jewish. The confirmation class will meet from 11:00 to 12. We have 3 students who will be studying ethics, ritual and practice in preparation for their Confirmations in May Hebrew School will meet for 2 hours every Tuesday at the McKinley School beginning September 9 th. We are already planning our Sukkot Celebration and first Synagogue Sleepover. We always have room for more students. Please talk up our school and recruit more young Jewish kids of all ages. Every child deserves a Jewish education. If you have any questions contact Lynn Berkowitz, lynnjccoflbi@gmail.com. JCC of LBI Shirts Available We are very excited to offer new JCC collared polo shirts for purchase. They are a royal blue with the JCC of LBI logo and "The Place to Be" embroidered on the left front. We are taking orders for the shirts, so contact the office if you are interested, and let us know the size(s) you will need. The shirts are $25.00 each. Thank you to Don Paris for making all the arrangements. THE PRESIDENT S MESSAGE... Continued from Page 3 Whether it is on occasion or several hours almost every week, we have many members who get satisfaction from helping with one or more activities. Please call me, the Office, or one of our chairpeople, and let us know that you, too, can help. WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION! Our Board of Directors works very hard. They wrestle with a lot of problems and must make many decisions, usually after much discussion. It is certainly not a group of YES people. We don t ask Board members for any additional financial commitment, but we do expect them to participate in many activities and hopefully chair at least one. If anyone would like to be considered for a future Board position, please let me know. I want to publicly thank the Board members for their work, their support, and their dedication. A special thanks to Judy Smith and Jeff Shapiro who are leaving our Board after 8 years of dedicated service. Shalom, Don Pripstein 4 Candle Lighting Times Friday, September 5 7:02 pm Friday, September 12 6:51 pm Friday, September 19 6:40 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 24 6:31 pm Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 25 7:29 pm Friday, September 26 6:28 pm Erev Yom Kippur Friday, October 3 Erev Sukkot Wednesday, October 8 6:17 pm 6:09 pm Thursday, October 9 7:07 pm Friday, October 10 Erev Shmini Atzeret Wednesday, October 15 Simchat Torah Thursday, October 16 Friday, October 17 Friday, October 24 Friday, October 31 6:06 pm 5:58 pm 6:57 pm 5:56 pm 5:46 pm 5:37 pm

5 JCC of LBI Board of Directors Election At the Congregation s annual meeting held on August 10, the following were elected for a two year term: President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Don Pripstein Jeri Riffle Lynn Berkowitz Paula Hait Board Members who were re-elected are: Sherry Fruchterman, Barry Goldman, Carole Nunberg, and Lori Shomer. Stuart Pepose was also elected to the Board. Board members whose terms will end in August 2015 are Harold Farin, Eileen Levin, Richard Morgan, Toby Schwait, Karen Schwing, Susan Sheehan, Mickey Sherry, Stuart Snyder, and Rose Valentine. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Judy Smith and Jeff Shapiro who have stepped down from the Board after serving for 8 years each. The Book Report Some of the very interesting books recently donated to our shelves in no particular order include: God s Ear - a novel by Rhoda Lerman Coming Together, Coming Apart - a memoir by Daniel Gardis My Glorious Brothers - a novel by Howard Fast Phoenix Over the Galilee - by Ka-Tzetnik The Outside World - a novel by Tova Mirvis The Bible Code - by Michael Drosnin Flight From the Reich - by Dwork & VanPelt The Chronicles of the Jewish People - by Raymond Scheinman The Jewish Yellow Pages - by Mae Shafter Rockland Dearest Anne - by Judith Katzir Living Beyond Terrorism: -Israeli Stories of Hope and Healing by Zieva Dauber Konvisser and Jewish Art -- a beautiful volume displayed on the Julius Robinson spiral bookcase! Judith C. Pripstein, Librarian 5 Sisterhood Report The summer is flying by and we are busy trying to get through all of our scheduled events. From the Welcome Back Brunch in June to the Sisterhood Lunch in August, it has been a summer full of wonderful programming and the events will carry through to the High Holy Days with the Break the Fast and lunches and other social events in the sukkah! The kitchen did extremely well at both bazaars. Our new cash register and order forms made it a much better system for ordering food and a better way of keeping records. Thanks to all our very hardworking volunteers. We held a mah jongg tournament in July which was attended by 64 players. Lunch was served and it was a great day!! Phyllis Sisenwine has done a great job with our co-sponsored onegs. We held two Lets Do Lunch events. Our kiddushes for August were all sponsored. New this year was a fun bling night -- on the premise that one woman s junk is another woman s treasure -- and it was a fun night for all who attended and left with new jewelry or handbags. The fashion show and dinner is always a popular event, and this year s did not disappoint. The Sisterhood also helped with food service for several scholar-at-the beach weekends throughout the summer and the annual meeting in August. Vivian Fitts is the Sisterhood President, but none of these events would be successful without a core of dedicated volunteers who can be found working hard every day at the JCC. Thank you!! HIGH HOLIDAY PRAYERBOOKS There are still some High Holiday Prayerbooks and Chumashim available to be purchased in memory or honor of someone or something. The cost of a prayerbook is $72 each and $120 for an Eitz Hayim Chumash. The donation includes an affirmation sticker in the book and an acknowledgement letter or letters.

6 Kol HaKavod Program The JCC of LBI thanks everyone who has responded to the Kol HaKavod Campaign. Our goal was to raise $20,000 each year for the next three years, 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 of $36,000 over three years. We hope you, too, 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. ANNUAL 50/50 RAFFLE Raffle books have been mailed to all members. Tickets remain at $10 each or $100 for 11 tickets. Past years winners have received between $2,600 and $2,800 for 1 st prize, $1,300 and $1,400 for 2 nd prize, and about $450 for 3 rd prize. Please support this fundraiser from which the JCC receives between $4,000 and $4,500 for our Education Fund. The drawing will be held at our Break The Fast on October 4, so please return your ticket stubs and money to the Office quickly. PLEASE HELP MAKE A MINYAN! An important obligation that a congregation has to its members is providing a minyan in times of Yahrzeit or Shiva. The JCC of LBI has been pretty good about this, but we must try to do better. Minyans are sometimes needed at the JCC or at Shiva homes on LBI or the mainland.! We are preparing a list of names along with telephone numbers and addresses of those who agree to being called periodically to perform this mitzvah. There is no obligation to attend each time called, but we hope you will participate periodically.! The more volunteers we have, the fewer times each will have to be called. Harris Weisel has agreed to be our Minyan Coordinator. He will contact people by phone or when necessary.! Please let the JCC Office know if we can add your name or names to this list. As an egalitarian congregation, we are interested in males and females. Volunteers who are in the area all year or only in the summer are needed.! Consider this as a bank account- having a sufficient number of names available helps assure that a minyan can be provided when needed by you. Don t delay...be A MINYANAIRE! Help perform this Mitzvah by contacting the Office (609) or jccoflbi@gmail.com. 6

7 HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 5775 SELICHOT Saturday, Sept. 20 7:45 pm ROSH HASHANAH Evening: Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 pm First Day: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 9:00 am Children s Program: Sept. 25 at 11:00 am Family Service: Sept. 25 at 4:00 pm Mincha/Maariv: Sept. 25 at 7:30 pm Second Day: Friday, Sept. 26 at 9:00 am Children s Program: Sept. 26 at 11:00 am Tashlich immediately following Services at Spray Beach Yacht Club SHABBAT TESHUVA Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 pm Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9:30 am YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidre: Friday, Oct. 3 at 6:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9:00 am Yizkor will be recited Mincha, Ne ila/maariv, Oct. 4 at 4:45 pm -- Break The Fast following Services -- Reservations must be made by Sept. 30, by calling Rosie Starr at (609) SUKKOT Erev Sukkot: Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 pm First Day: Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9:30 am Second Day: Friday, Oct. 10 at 9:30 am SH MINI ATZERET Thursday, Oct. 16 at 9:30 am Yizkor will be recited SIMCHAT TORAH Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:00 pm Friday, Oct. 17 at 9:30 am L Shana Tova Tikatevu u Metuka May you be inscribed for a good, sweet year! 7

8 Congregational News of Note Mazel Tov to James Shrager on being honored by The Jewish Historical Society of NJ at its Lasting Impressions Awards Gala Dr. Arnold Manheim on the bar mitzvah of his grandson, Ethan Gabriel Manheim Elyse & Stuart Pepose on the engagement of their son, David, to Erica Samson Jennifer & John Millner on the graduation of their son, David, from Hopewell Valley Central HS Vivian & Marvin Fitts on the birth of their great granddaughter, Viviana Jeri & Ben Riffle on the birth of their grandson, Abrum James Riffle, to Jonathan & Chrissy Riffle Joyce & Mort Weinstein on their 54th Wedding Anniversary Joy & Ron Kern on their 60th Wedding Anniversary Sue & Ben Margulies on their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sue Rubinfeld on the birth of her granddaughter, Emmeline Rose Barkan, to Lauren & Yoni Barkan Diane & Barnie Hoffman on their 50th Wedding Anniversary Get Well Soon to Marilyn Lerner Rosie Starr Sheila Weisel Condolences to Ina Galer on the loss of her brother-in-law, Paul Sontz JCC of LBI Caps Two Successful Summer Bazaars!! Both summer bazaars were very successful -- although the August one could have been called the bizarre bazaar, due to severe weather throughout the night before, which caused some tense moments until the opening hour!! A total of 105 vendors purchased spaces for each of the bazaars, and, once again, shoes and sheets were donated by Bob Cook and Dave Schatz. A dedicated group of volunteers from the Sisterhood offered breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout both days, and other volunteers were instrumental in setting up and cleaning up when the bazaars were over.! Under the leadership of Lynn Berkowitz, and with a dedicated team of volunteers, these two events raised over $13,000 for the JCC of LBI.! 8 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.

9 Welcome New Members!! We are happy to announce the following new and rejoined members and welcome them to our JCC family -- Wallace & Enid Dairman Cliff & Jill Denker Lawrence & Merle Fine Larry & Stacey Garb Gregg & Debbie Gilman Stuart & Barbara Levy Stephen & Phyllis Lishnoff Philip & Evelyn Stern Ken & Stacie Podos MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS Please contact the Office if any portion of your Directory listing needs to be corrected or added to. WALLACE & ENID DAIRMAN 52 Benjamin Blvd. Manahawkin, NJ (609) Edgewater Ct. Marco Island, FL (239) C=(239) Wally C=(239) Enid CLIFFORD & JILL DENKER 102 W. Roosevelt Ave.Unit4 Holgate, NJ Burlington Rd. Livingston, NJ (973) C=((973) Cliff C= (973) Jill cliffdenker@yahoo.com jill.denker@hotmail.com LAWRENCE & MERLE FINE 25 E. Nebraska Ave. Beach Haven Park, NJ (215) Glenfield Dr. Richboro, PA C= (215) Larry C= (215) Merle Lightstorm50@snip.net teachr1976@aol.com LARRY & STACEY GARB th St. Long Beach Twp. NJ Chapel Ct. Towaco, NJ (201) C=(973) lg@hartzmountain.com staceygarb@optinline.net GREGG & DEBBIE GILMAN 2615 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach Twp., NJ Rockledge Drive Livingston, NJ ( C=(201) Gregg C=( Debbie ggilman@dglaw.com gilmans@comcast.net STUART & BARBARA LEVY 100 W. McKinley Ave. Holgate, NJ (609) Tammy Hill Trail Randolph, NJ (973) C= (973) Stuart C= (973) Barbara Sl414@aol.com bglmom@aol.com STEPHEN & PHYLLIS LISHNOFF 327 Cranberry Dr. Loveladies, NJ (609) Windrow Clusters Dr. Moorestown, NJ (856) plishnoff@comcast.net KEN & STACIE PODOS 1705 Atlantic Ave. North Beach Haven, NJ (609) Cutler Ct. Suffern, NY (845) C=(914) Ken PHILIP & EVELYN STERN 112 E. Lilli St. #103 Beach Haven Park, NJ (609) Norton Dr. Flemington, NJ (908) C= (908) Evelyn Estern25@comcast.net Welcome!!! NONA ABRAMS (609) JAN BECKER 101 Campbell Blvd. #11104, Manahawkin, NJ CORRECTIONS and ADDITIONS GALER (609) CHARLINE GAULTON (609) PAULA HAIT Cell= (302) SAM SISENWINE Cell=(215) samsisen@gmail.com

10 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, contact Don Pripstein. Thank you. 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 to you. TD BANK AFFINITY PROGRAM TD Bank will make a donation to 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. YAHRZEIT PLAQUES Individual plaques may be purchased in memory of a loved one. The price of a plaque is $250. Additional ones ordered at the same time are $225 each. A reserved plaque can be purchased for $75. This plaque will be installed now and reserves that spot for future use. Call the Office to get the proper forms. Generous Donations to the Chuppah Fund In honor of Judith & Don Pripstein s 60th Anniversary by Jackie & Paul Avondoglio In honor of Maxine & Don Paris 50th Anniversary by Fran & Norman Shapiro SHOP-RITE SCRIP at JCC Help the JCC earn free money by purchasing Shop-Rite gift cards from the JCC Office. The Acme announced that it 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. 10

11 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions! In Memory: Benjamin Einhorn by Harold & Judith Einhorn Herman Kaufman by Bunny Kaufman Ellis Levin by Bunny Kaufman Edna Axilbund by Patricia Mayro Joseph DiCicco, Sr. by Virginia Josephson Betty Sampson by Rose Starr Leonard Ostreicher by Joan Blattner William Ginsburg by Norma Hochman Florrie Levinson by Anne Lewis Minnie Abromowitz by Nona Levin Abrams Gertrude & David Polinsky by Roberta Scott Isadore Shrensel by Kem Spencer Harry Sobelsky by Stuart Pepose Lena Sobelsky by Stuart Pepose Barnet Buddy Epstein by Selma & Herb Shapiro Mary Cohen by Harold Farin Betty Sher by Steve Sher Harry Jacobsen by Ben Gubar Jon Elayne Churgin by Lori Sherry Kate Alexander by Marilyn Alexander Mary Esther Sprague Ruoff by Rosemary Ruoff Wallace Charles Ruoff by Rosemary Ruoff Julius Robinson by Rosemary Ruoff Esther London by Eileen Levin Dorothy Petchenik by Barbara Berman Dr. Mark Farin by Harold Farin Judith Ann Kessler by Etta Kessler Abraham Cherins by Robert Cherins David Resnek by Karen Cherins Beatrice Busch by Phyllis Busch Sidney Weinman by Zeejay Greenspan Eleanor Cohen by Mark Cohen Leah Zelkowicz by Eugene Zelkowicz Herb Josephson by Jeri Riffle Rhoda & Bernard Herman by Barbara White Fannie Bzezensky by Julius Barron Doris Morton by Joanne Levine Gertrude Gondelman by Steven Gondelman Milton Weinstein by Elyse Pepose Isaac Freedman by David Freedman Helen Freedman by David Freedman Sol Daniel Gussin by Maxine Freedman Sylvia Goldberg Gussin by Maxine Freedman Stuart Harvey Gussin by Maxine Freedman Frank Fink by Linda Marr Yetta Elman by Millie Wolpert Rose Albert by Polly Fischer David Shrager by Jim Shrager Angelo DiCicco by Virginia Josephson Clara Waxman by Shelly Weisfeld Leslie Kaufman by Sylvia Horowitz Philip Gerstenblatt by Bernard Gerstenblatt Leslie Barrish by Dr. Bernard Barrish 11 Nathan Stone by Mary Pleeter Betty Jonas by Andy Jonas Tillie Balbresky by Judith Papier Eldon Dondershine by Debra Schweighardt Nathan Dondershine by Debra Schweighardt Spencer Levin by Eileen Levin David Hochman by E. Martin Hochman Paul Sontz by Sherry & Howard Fruchterman, Ken & Judy Abend Rebecca & Morris Rosner by Helen Finestone Joseph Herman by Brenda Black Rosalind Mularz by Brenda Black Max Strassman by Selma Troum Miriam Blaher by Cary Reimer Dr. Jerome Cohen by Mark Cohen Barbara Carey by Shaun Cohen Ben Ungar by Rose Starr In Honor: Bonnie & Harold Farin s grandson, Marshall Brown s Bar Mitzvah by Lori & Mickey Sherry, Tiger & Millie Wolpert, Judy & Ken Abend Vivian Fitts being an amazing person and bestest friend by Lori & Mickey Sherry Lori Shomer doing a great job on the Summer Programs by Lori & Mickey Sherry Happy Anniversary to Maxine & Don Paris by Bernard & Janet Salowe, Sue Erdreich, Robert & Rhoda Bitton, Tom & Martha Continued on Page 12

12 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions! In Honor: Continued from Page 11 O Donnell, Judy & Ken Abend, Beth & John Pomper, Natty & Robert Lapidus, Toby Schwait, Judith A. Jester, Carmella Sharp, Barbara Mae Haldeman Happy Anniversary to Herbert & Selma Shapiro by Shirley & Bob Siff Happy 60 th Anniversary to Don & Judith Pripstein by Tiger & Millie Wolpert, Judy & Ken Abend, Paula & Howard Hait, Jon & Suzanne Geier, Marvin & Vivian Fitts, Sherry & Howard Fruchterman Happy 80 th Birthday to Don Pripstein by Tiger & Millie Wolpert Happy 50 th Anniversary to Lynn & Bob Levitt by Linda & Ted Liebman Happy Birthday to Marianne Tarmy by Bonnie & Harold Farin James Shrager on his recognition by the Jewish Historical Society by Rose & Rudy Valentine Happy Birthday to Millie Wolpert by Lori & Mickey Sherry Happy Birthday to Marcie Deutsch by Lori & Mickey Sherry Lynn Berkowitz by Steven Graff Mickey Sherry by Lori Sherry on the 29 th Anniversary of when they met. Congratulations to Vivian & Marvin Fitts on the birth of their new great granddaughter, Viviana by Tiger & Millie Wolpert, Lori & Mickey Sherry In honor of the birth of Viviana Elise by her great grandparents, Marvin & Vivian Fitts In honor of Judith and Harold Einhorn s hospitality by Arlene and Alan Blocher Get Well: JoAnne Levine by Lori & Mickey Sherry Fran Shapiro by Lori & Mickey Sherry, Judy & Ken Abend, Judy Smith & Howard Tomar Eileen Buznitsky by Millie & Tiger Wolpert William Roach by Susan & Larry Archambault Rabbi s Discretionary Fund: Leon & Lisa Jacobs Selma & Herb Shapiro In memory of Joel Hornstein by Martin Hornstein Thank You for the Aliyah by Dale & Richard Sonenklare For the warm welcome and opportunity to observe her mother s yahrzeit by Patricia & David Schreiber Kol Hakavod Fund: Chai Level: Jay & Nina Premselaar Steven & Rhena Kelsen Benjamin & Susan Margulies Sherry & Howard Fruchterman Hair Ball: Robert & Dr. Evy Knowles Crepe Myrtle Tree: Howard & Paula Hait In honor of Donald & Judith Pripstein s 60 th Anniversary by Sondi Pripstein & Michael Diesenhaus In memory of Eva & Izak Diesenhaus by Sondi Pripstein & Michael Diesenhaus In honor of Samantha, Ari, Noah, Brenden, Natalie, Ethan & Landen by Barry & Renee Goldman Prayer Books: 1 High Holiday Prayer Book in honor of Judith & Don Pripstein s 60 th Anniversary by JCC Sisterhood 1 High Holiday Prayer Book in honor of Jackie Printz & Robert Finkel by Tobi Printz-Platnick Tree of Life: Gold Leaf - Happy 50 th Anniversary to Maxine & Don Paris by their friends at Valencia Falls Bronze Leaf in memory of Emily Spiegel by the JCC Sisterhood Gold leaf in memory of Grace Berman by Lynn & Stanley Berman Israeli Night: Brenda L. Robinson Continued on Page 13 12

13 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions! Continued from Page 12 General Fund: Darlene & Henry Gardner Ben & Phyllis Frankel Roberta Wolf Anne C. Greenblatt Mark & Carol Cohen Stephen & Helene Scharf Ruthellen Rubin In appreciation for the warm welcome and being able to participate in Tisha B Av services by David Feldman Help Plant a Tree! 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 four 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." Volume 8 / Issue 1 Words from the Rabbi... Continued from Page 2 be an easy task; however, in order for us to grow communally and individually, I request that each of us take this task to heart. I have asked and will continue to ask congregants and those attending our services to participate in an online survey both before and after the High Holidays in order to gauge how we are affected by the holidays. The survey will be anonymous. If you are interested in participating please let me know. The information we receive will be a novel contribution to the fields of positive and social psychology as well as to the Jewish world as a whole. Furthermore, the most significant part of this process is that we ourselves will learn about how the High Holidays work for us to increase our capacity for gratitude, hopefulness and belonging. May these High Holidays see us learning, growing, thriving, healthy, and happy. L Shanah Tova U'metukah Tikatevu (May you be inscribed for a good and sweet new year). Rabbi Michael S. Jay Community Garden Comes to Life at Jewish Federation of Ocean County For his Eagle Scout project and with help from his troop, Kyle Doctor designed, constructed, and filled boxes that will be used to grow vegetables that the Jewish Federation can give to those in need. This garden will be behind the new Federation offices and will hopefully produce a bountiful harvest for years to come! 13

14 ELUL To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, September 5, Harold Conn 11 Mindy Greenbaum 12 *Anne Millstein 12 Gertrude Ettman 13 Hannah Kagel 13 Alvin Smolker 14 Milton Schiff 14 Max Unger 14 *Seymour Fruchterman 14 William Meisler 15 Jack Streich 15 Bessie Steinberg 15 Felice Stein 15 Charles Alexander 15 *Regina Kalmuk Millstein 15 Bessie Steinberg 16 Doris Block 16 *Klara Newman 17 Harriett Kravetz 17 Lizette Harnick Miller To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, September 12, Raymond Berman 18 Israel Segal 18 Clara Robinson 18 Michael Kolb 18 Richard Kaplan 18 Harry Bernstein 18 Raymond Berman 18 Naomi Chilton 18 *Stephan Gubar 19 Solomon Opatosky 19 Dora Price 19 *Henry Pacharz 20 Morris Shapiro 21 William Seidler 21 Lillian Cofsky 21 Harrie Kronenberg 21 Willy Hupert 22 Paula Freedland Asterisk signifies a memorial plaque in the JCC of LBI sanctuary. Volume 8 / Issue 1 YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES 22 *Beatrice Ferber 22 David Corson 22 *Eli Golden 22 Pauline Ellis Cramer 23 Charles Kaplan 23 Alan Kronenberg 23 Belle Meisler 24 Jimmy Kagel 24 *Julia Herman 24 Jack Lang 24 Sonia Zelkowicz To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, September 19, Sadie Dodanji 25 Martha Horowitz 26 Sarah Kirsh 26 *John Frankfurt 26 Rose Danon 27 Hilda Kelsen 28 Yetta Zimmer 28 *Esther Martin 29 Gussie Ungar TISHREI 1 Gertrude Lebovitz 2 Abram Plon To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, September 26, Frieda Baker 3 *Katie Shrensel 3 Ann Taub 3 Howard Brody 4 *Morris Treiber5 4 Marty Reiff 5 Henry Levitt 5 *Irma Golden 5 *Muriel Shapiro Powitz 6 Isadore Brecher 7 *Helen Koseff 7 *Dorothy Sherry 7 Leon Segal 8 *Zena Josephson 8 Helaine Bennett 8 Leo Slomovitz 9 Stuart Eskind 14 May the souls of the dearly departed be bound up in the bonds of eternal life. To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, October 3, 2014, *Philip Millstein 10 Hannah Resnek 10 Arthur Landau 10 Bertha Landau 11 Jill Sisenwine Berger 11 Arthur Petter 11 *Sara Fink 11 Freda Black 11 *Beatrice Smith 12 Madeliene Margolis 12 Dina Singer 12 Belle Wolpert 13 Betty T. Pacharz 13 Morris Freeman 13 *Fanny Troum 14 Henry Gaulton 14 Clarence Rosenberg 14 Rose Kincus 15 Ruth Srager 15 *Rose Britz 15 Abraham Greenspan 16 Dora Kaplan 16 Alfred Krechovitz 16 *Beulah Gubar 16 *Bea Mendlow Continued on Page 12

15 Continued from Page 11 YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCESContinued To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, October 10, *Lena Greenwald 17 *Elaine Hirsch 18 *Selma Blacker 18 Daniel Glass 18 Ethel Tarlow 18 Mildred Berman 19 Bertrand Berman 19 *Lynn Kamler Levi 19 *Doris Farin 19 Pauline Sherman 20 Samuel Hoffman 20 Milton Seavey 21 *Casper Ungar 22 Lawrence Fried 23 *Rose Goldstein To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, October 17, Esther Gottlieb 24 *Lessie Markowitz 24 Shirley Morgan 24 Leonard Einhorn 24 Bessie Okner 25 *Abe Hirschorn 25 Henry C. Schragger 25 Irene Schiff It is customary to make a donation to the synagogue to honor the memory of a loved one. 25 Andrew David Rothschild 26 *Olly Alexander 28 Irving Kern 29 Robert Williams 29 *Harold L. Levy 29 Irene Pepis 30 *Goldie Perlman 30 *Goldie Gorelick 30 Florence Brownstein 30 Morris Saden To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, October 24, 2014 CHESHVAN 1 Joseph Rosenthal 1 R. Ronald Dalin 1 Ellen Rosen Field 3 Lorraine Baratt 3 Rochelle Zelkowicz 4 Jane Hochberger 4 Ruth Maginsky 4 Max Weinstein 4 Francis August 4 Herbert Davis 5 *Rabbi Samuel Nunberg 5 Paul Tanenbaum 5 Rose Rosenbaum 5 Shirley Rogers 5 Paul Tanenbaum 6 Morris Balbresky 7 Eva Miller 7 Anna Stuhl 7 Stephen Greenberg To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, October 31, Marvin Schub 8 Arthur Wichman 8 Beatrice Brody 8 Mary Sissenwine 9 Menachim Mendel 15 May the memories of our loved ones be for a blessing. 10 *Minnie Miller 10 Harry Liebowitz 10 Joseph Hirschman 11 *Lillian Callet 12 Klara Myers Furman 13 Ethel Salonsky 13 *Shirley Fruchtman 14 Yetta P. Houzman 14 *Albert Rutman To be read by the Rabbi on Friday, November 7, *Irving Weissler 15 Ephraim Baker 16 Nathaniel Lee Green 16 *Sophia Fruchtman 17 Sadie Rose Entin 17 *Julius Robinson 17 Saundra Opatosky 18 *Abe Josephson 18 Isidor Weisel 18 Steven D. Baron 18 *Mae Goldberg 18 Isidor Weisel 18 Harris Weiner 19 Joseph Meshulam 20 Bertrand Berman 20 Bess Silver 20 Joseph Levin 20 *Ada Bass 21 George Medvin 21 Gilbert Tebeleff 21 *Dorie Solomon Yizkor Services will be held on Yom Kippur (October 4th) and Sh mini Atzeret (October 16th).

16 JCC of LBI Board Meeting Summaries Summary of the Board Meeting on June 10, 2014: Attendees: Lynn Berkowitz, Harold Farin, Vivian Fitts, Sherry Fruchterman, Barry Goldman, Rabbi Michael Jay, Eileen Levin, Richard Morgan, Carole Nunberg, Don Pripstein, Jeff Shapiro, Susan Sheehan, Mickey Sherry, Lori Shomer, Judy Smith, Stu Snyder, Rose Valentine J. Shapiro reported that the accountant, Michael Gross, is ready to perform the annual review of the JCC s 2013 financial data. L. Berkowitz will provide a cash flow and balance sheet to him, so he can complete his review. L. Berkowitz reported that we have put $70,000 into a money market account at TD Bank and will be putting an additional $70,000 into a CD at Hudson Bank. J. Smith reported that she and J. Shapiro will be stepping down from the board this August when their terms expire. J. Shapiro is willing to be a member of the Finance Committee and continue to chair the Art Festival. K. Schwing, our current secretary, would like to be a board member, but not the Secretary. We will need to fill these board positions. The board discussed ideas for filling the positions for officers and board members whose terms expire in August. D. Pripstein indicated he is willing to continue to serve as President for another term, but feels it would be a good thing for someone else to come forward to take on the Presidency. D. Pripstein reported that we need a comprehensive Religious committee and chair to cover all the religious needs of our congregation including organizing minyans, and overseeing bar/bat mitzvahs and holiday services. The planting of the trees in the front of the building and the hardscape and sprinkler system will cost $8,800. It was determined that there is enough money in the TD building fund account to have the trees planted. R. Morgan suggested we sell each tree for a $500 donation. R. Valentine will put a notice in the Shabbat Reminder asking for donations for the trees. L. Shomer reported that the brochure is ready for the summer programs. Registration night is 6/19 and everyone was encouraged to attend. M. Sherry reported that the air conditioners in the office and kitchen have been fixed. A problem with a kitchen leak has been fixed. Additional parking lot stone seems to be doing the job there was no puddling after the recent rains. Revisions to the original building plans/blueprints and permits will be kept on file in the office. There are plans to power wash the condo. R. Valentine s report indicated that so far we have 17 pledges of $1,800 over 3 years plus an additional $100 donation for our Kol HaKavod Campaign. We are ahead of last year in membership dues. New name tags for members are in and may be picked up in the office. Thanks were offered to J. Riffle for finding a company to have them made at a more reasonable cost. L. Berkowitz reported that the outside spaces for the July bazaar are sold out and a few spaces are still available inside. We are being more selective with the quality and variety of the vendors. Once again, shoes and sheets are being donated. J. Shapiro reported that there is one inside space and 10 outside spaces available for the Art Festival. Volunteers are needed. R. Morgan reported that the raffle tickets have been printed and are in the office. J. Riffle reported that the 3 high school scholarship recipients have been determined and the scholarship at Pinelands has already been given out. L. Berkowitz reported that we had a well-attended and fun closing Religious School event on June 7. We do not have many students for next year: 2 preschool, 3 in Hebrew School and 3 preparing for confirmation. The pre-school will be meeting once a month for a Tot Shabbat program on Saturday mornings. Sheri Jay has offered to help with this program. L. Berkowitz has been filling in at the OC Federation President Committee meetings for D. Pripstein during the winter. It was suggested that we need someone to help oversee bar/bat mitzvahs and that a parents booklet should be provided with useful information for parents to prepare for the event. Summary of the Board Meeting on July 15, 2014: Attendees: Lynn Berkowitz, Harold Farin, Sherry Fruchterman, Rabbi Michael Jay, Eileen Levin, Richard Morgan, Carole Nunberg, Don Pripstein, Jeri Riffle, Toby Schwait, Karen Schwing, Jeff Shapiro, Susan Sheehan, Mickey Sherry, Lori Shomer, Judy Smith, Rose Valentine and Paula Hait (Guest) J. Shapiro reported that Michael Gross will do the review of the JCC s 2013 financial records. M. Gross is in contact with L. Berkowitz. J. Smith presented the slate of nominees for 2-year officer positions: D. Pripstein, President; J. Riffle, Vice President: L. Berkowitz, Treasurer, Paula Hait, Secretary and for 2-year board positions: S. Fruchterman, B. Goldman, C. Nunberg, Stuart Pepose and L. Shomer. The board approved this slate of nominees and this list will be presented to the congregation at the August congregation meeting. D. Pripstein will ask if there are additional nominees at the August meeting prior to the vote. Continued on Page 14 16

17 Continued from Page 13 Volume 8 / Issue 1 Plans for the August Congregation meeting were discussed. The board agreed that we will order 100 JCC of LBI hats and sell them as a fundraiser. Don Paris is chairing this fundraiser. J. Smith reported that the fundraiser that Rona Stein has been leading for the September performance of A Chorus Line at the Surflight Theatre has yielded a $332 profit. The board discussed ways to shorten board meetings. J. Shapiro suggested that the board be provided with information to review 2 weeks prior to the board meeting if we are going to have to vote on it. M. Sherry met with the local police to ensure we have a police presence for upcoming JCC events, including Israeli night. The board approved purchase of 8 new sanctuary chairs and additional fabric for the chairs. The board approved plans to accept a donation to cover the cost of a new floor and drapes in the social hall. C. Nunberg reported that we have received $9600 for High Holiday seats and the roll of remembrance thus far. T. Schwait reported that membership is ahead of last year at this time. People like the name tags we ordered. R. Valentine reported that we have 19 pledges from the Kol Hakavod campaign so far and have raised $11,400. Sisterhood was very successful in raising money in the kitchen at the July bazaar and at Bling night. E. Levin will work with V. Fitts to identify paid workers who can help in the kitchen with clean up for JCC events including onegs and kiddushes. L. Berkowitz reported that the July bazaar was a huge success. J. Shapiro reported that Arlene Schragger is helping with publicity for the Art Festival. R. Morgan reported that 50/50 raffle tickets will be sent out next Tuesday. D. Pripstein reported that the JCC open house is Sunday, August 10 from 12-2 p.m. Rabbi Jay reported that we had a successful Shabbaton with 40 people for dinner Friday night, 100 people at Friday night services and 60 at Saturday morning services. Thanks to L. Berkowitz for organizing the Shabbaton. The Rabbi attended the Blessing of the Fleet with other local clergy. 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... Fall Jewish Film Series Our sanctuary, with its magnificent stained-glass windows, is a wonderful setting for your religious ceremony!! 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

18 Tree of Life Leaves may be donated in honor of events, friends, or family Bronze Leaf $90 Silver Leaf $126 Gold Leaf $180 SUMMER PROGRAMMING APPRECIATION Many committees worked very hard to bring almost constant programming to the JCC of LBI over the summer of if you see any of these people, please tell them that they are appreciated! Contact Rose Valentine Donation Opportunities Prayer books can be donated in honor of events, friends, or family, and Yahrzeit Plaques can be added to our Yahrzeit Board BOOKS: High Holiday Prayer book $72 Eitz Hayim Chumash $120 YAHRZEIT PLAQUES: 1st one $250 Add'l. purchased at same time $225, Reserved $75 May you have a sweet year! 18

19 Volume 8 / Issue 1 ROBERT M. CICIONE, LCSW ANNOUNCING A HOME VISIT PROGRAM INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY NOW AVAILABLE ON LBI Weekday and weekend appointments Total privacy and confidentiality 35 years of professional experience treating anxiety, stress and trauma Call (cell) traumarelief@yahoo.com DELI KING CLARK 30 Clarkton Drive Clark, NJ or DELI Under Kosher Supervision of Rabbi Isaiah Hertzberg Please Generously Support Our Advertisers! 19 Delivering one day a week to LBI Menus available at JCC of LBI

20 The Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island 2411 Long Beach Boulevard Spray Beach, NJ Phone: Fax: We re on the web!!