BULLETIN. L Shanah Tova Tikatevu. Inside this issue... High Holiday Tickets. See Page 6

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1 September - October 2017 Elul Tishrei & Cheshvan 5778 BULLETIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of LONG BEACH ISLAND Inside this issue... 2 More Documentaries /50 Raffle...6 B Not Mitzvah...11 Board Meeting Summaries.14 Break-The-Fast Info...5 Candle Lighting Times...10 Congregaional Meeting/ New Board Members..8 Congregational News of Note...8 Davening on the Beach...7 Donation/Support Opportunities...11 Drop-In Havdallah...7 Executive Director s Report..4 From the Heart...3 Generous Contributions...9 High Holiday Schedule...5 Kol HaKavod...7 Men s Club Meeting...13 Sisterhood Happenings...10 Sisterhood September Book Group...7 Words from the Rabbi...2 Yahrzeits High Holiday Tickets See Page 6 L Shanah Tova Tikatevu From the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island... On Rosh Hashanah, it is written. On Yom Kippur, it is sealed. May it be written and may it be sealed that you and yours have a new year that brings fulfillment and happiness, peace and prosperity -- all of life s very best things. Happy New Year!

2 Volume 11 / Issue 1 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 Holy Days. 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. Try as we may, we do not always achieve our goals. But this does not give us permission to fail to make the attempt. As Rabbi Tarfon said in Pirkei Avot 2:16, "It is not up not you to finish the work, yet you are not free to avoid it. At the JCC we try to make our High Holy Days meaningful if not cathartic. Rabbi Michael Jay 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 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 nestled idyllically between a magnificent ocean and a peaceful bay, where a glorious sunrise is only a set of the alarm clock away, and where a fireball sunset beyond 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? [M]eaning 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? At the JCC our goal is to create a High Holy Day 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 Holy Day services, together with my words, hopefully 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 one overarching message that I will be imparting during our High Holy Day experience will be to seek out how we can be agents of positive change in our selves, our communities, and the world. Our holiday liturgy, texts, and overall structure is designed, at least in part, to help us to realize that constructive change is not only possible, but that it should be a goal we seek to achieve as we move into, and beyond, the new year. Our ability to change is a gift from God and begins with our quintessential Jewish trait of asking questions. In this regard, as I am wont to do, I wish to give each of us an assignment as we prepare ourselves for our High Holy Day season: Where would you like to see positive change in yourself, in your loved ones, or in your community? How do you want the world to be a better place because you lived in it? Where am I wrong? Where is someone else correct? It is never easy to seek truths from ourselves; however, in order for us to grow individually and communally, 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 and anyone who has a desire to listen, to seek me out to tell me what I can do to help them feel a part of our community. Is there something you would like to learn? Is there something you would like to speak about? Is there a program or activity that you would like to participate in? Continued on Page 15 2

3 Rose Valentine President of the JCC of LBI 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 Tuesday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Website: jccoflbi@gmail.com Rabbi......Michael Jay President Rose Valentine 1st Vice President... Barry Goldman 2nd Vice President...Arnie Galer Treasurer.....Lynn Berkowitz Secretary......Paula Hait BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Michael Babst, Harold Farin, Sherry Fruchterman, Richard Morgan, Jon Lombardi, Charles Moss, Carole Nunberg, Don Paris, Stuart Pepose, Joann Ramer, David Shatz, Phyllis Sisenwine, Kem Spencer Sisterhood Representative - Jody Rifkin-Brusilow Executive Director...Jeri Riffle Office Manager... Leslie Dinkfelt Computer Admin....Marcie Deutsch Editor...Paula Hait Volume 11 / Issue 1 From the Heart... 3 Let s Love, Not Hate The recent violence in Charlottesville reminds us of what hatred can produce. Over the centuries, Jews have been the object of such hatred. Just a few days after this terrible incident, a rock was thrown at the New England Holocaust Memorial shattering a glass panel in one of a series of six 54- foot-high outdoor towers. During the Civil Rights movement of the 60 s Jews stood arm and arm with the African American community. I can still picture Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel marching front row center with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma. Some people feel that call to physically join in protest. Heather Heyer was such a person. She felt compelled to speak out against injustice on that fatal Saturday morning in Charlottesville. It takes a special person to do this. If we cannot be part of a peaceful rally against those who hate, what can we do? We can certainly treat those who we encounter with respect; we can remind our children and grandchildren to be accepting of others; and we ourselves can continue to learn to open our minds and hearts to all. And how can our synagogue be a place where there is love not hate, understanding not misunderstanding? I have always felt that our synagogue was a beacon for all, a place where everyone can feel comfortable and welcomed. Each Saturday morning, in our Torah study session, we share with synagogue members, visitors and members of other faiths the lessons of Torah. It is a wonderful feeling to question and learn from each other. A few weeks ago, we were an oasis for an Orthodox traveler, who had to stop his car at sundown one Friday night quite far from his destination. As he walked down the boulevard he spotted the sign for the JCC and stopped to take a break. He was warmly welcomed by the congregation and there was a sense of understanding not misunderstanding of how each of us view our faith. As the High Holidays approach, let us all vow to do what we can to make this world a place of love not hate and let us begin with family, friends, business associates and all those we encounter along the way. Wishing all our JCC of LBI family a happy and healthy and peaceful new year. Rose

4 Volume 11 / Issue 1 Executive Director s Report It has been so busy here this summer that the summer of 2017 has flown by so quickly. Three days a week, you could get your exercise in with a Zumba class. Also on a weekly basis, you could have stopped in for a Mah Jongg game or competed in the Sisterhood s wonderful Mah Jongg Tournament in July. We will continue to play Mah Jongg here right into the fall. Each month, on a Sunday evening, we have had a documentary, including one in August that our JCC of LBI was featured in, entitled There Are Jews Here -- the story of how our two newest Torahs came to us. We had two very successful bazaars in July and August thanks to the hard work of many, including Lynn Berkowitz who chaired this event. Our Sisterhood and Men s Club have added to our programming, too, with several guest speakers and a poetry presentation by Richard Morgan. Sisterhood coordinated a beautiful Celebration of Life luncheon sponsored by the Starr family in memory of Rosie Starr. There was also an evening of fun at the Sisterhood s Hoedown. At the end of July, we had an amazing concert right here in our building that would rival anything you would see at the opera, on stage, or at any venue. Over 200 people attended the Three Sopranos Concert. These three cantors, along with their accompanists, gave the audience a show of a lifetime. This type of entertainment was upscale, elegant, and a complete delight. Many who attended are still talking about it and will be for quite some time. Speaking of concerts, we had a very special talent here the last weekend of August. Bart Shatto was here! He is a Broadway star who performed as the lead here on LBI! He along with Phyllis Shapell and David Hampson put on two very successful shows. We had three beach services this summer although the weather was not so cooperative with our July and August service, and we had to bring the beach inside to our sanctuary. We always get a wonderful turnout for these. What a unique opportunity to be able to gather on our glorious beaches to say our prayers. Rabbi Jay continued his classes on Friday mornings with Class & Discussion with Rabbi Jay, Lunch & Learn on Mondays, and a Torah study on Saturday mornings. He also had Drop-in Havdallah on Saturday evenings with an occasional coffeehouse style sing-a-long. Sunday mornings many joined him to Daven on the beach.in addition to all the wonderful programming, we have made several improvements to our building. Our pergola is up once again and is structurally sound. We have upgraded our sound system just in time for the High Holidays. We also installed a special latch on the handicapped door that can be opened from the office. Security is always a priority. Thanks to Sisterhood, we have added two more cameras to our security feed. Also, we have installed additional panic buttons in the office as well as in our kitchen. We are in constant contact with our Long Beach Township Police Department who have been very helpful and have been visible at many of our programs this summer. Looking forward to the High Holiday season. Wishing everyone a sweet and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!! Jeri Riffle,!!!!!!!!! Executive Director L Shanah Tova! 4

5 Volume 11 / Issue 1 HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES 2017 / 5778 Selichot - Saturday, September 16th at 7:30pm Erev Rosh Hashanah - Wednesday, September 20th at 7:30pm First Day Rosh Hashanah - Thursday, September 21st at 9am Second Day Rosh Hashanah Eve - Thursday, September 21st at 7:30pm Second Day Rosh Hashanah - Friday, September 22nd at 9am Tashlich at Spray Beach Yacht Club immediately following service Shabbat Shuva - Friday, September 22nd at 8pm Shabbat Shuva - Saturday, September 23rd at 10am Kol Nidre - Friday, September 29th at 6pm Yom Kippur (including Yizkor )- Saturday, September 30th at 9am Mincha, Ne ila, etc. - Saturday, September 30th at 4:45pm Break the Fast - Saturday, September 30th at approximately 7:15pm Erev Succoth - Wednesday, October 4th at 7:30pm First Day Succoth - Thursday, October 5th at 9:30am Second Day Succoth - Friday, October 6th at 9:30am Shemini Atzeret (including Yizkor) - Thursday, October 12th at 9:30am Erev Simchat Torah - Thursday, October 12th at 6pm Simchat Torah - Friday, October 13th at 9:30am Break The-Fast The Sisterhood will be preparing a Break-The-Fast to be served immediately following Ma ariv on Yom Kippur -- trust us, you are going to be hungry! September 30th at approximately???????? Reservations are required and may be made by calling Carole Nunberg at $20 per person by September 20th / $25 per person after September 20. 5

6 Volume 11 / Issue 1 Two More 2017 Documentaries On September 10th, at 7pm, Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown will be shown. This is a study of the late Jerry Lewis ability to make the masses laugh through visual gags, pantomime, and signature slapstick humor -a close-up look at the man behind the clown persona. The final documentary of the season will be shown on October 1st at 7pm. Monsieur Mayonnaise is the story of Philippe Mora (the filmmaker) an his father s clandestine role in the French Resistance in World War II and his mother s miraculous escape en route to Auschwitz. No reservations are required for these documentaries. A donation is requested. 50/50 RAFFLE Raffle books have been mailed to all JCC of LBI members. Tickets remain at $10 each -- or $100 for 11 tickets. The drawing will be held at our Break The Fast on October 30th, so please return your ticket stubs and money to the JCC office quickly! HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE There are still seats available in the Social Hall for members or non-members, and there are still a few sanctuary seats for members ($125). Requests and payment must be immediately sent to The JCC of LBI 2411 Long Beach Boulevard Spray Beach, NJ In order to purchase tickets at the member s price, a member must have paid in full their 2017 dues. Prices for general seating are $75 for members, and $150 for non-members. 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 Office Hours The JCC office will normally be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm. Due to holidays, the office will be closed on September 4, 21, and 22; October 5, 6, 12, and 13; November 23; and December 25. 6

7 Sisterhood Book Choice for September 11 The Submission by Amy Waldman Ten years after 9/11, a dazzling, kaleidoscopic novel reimagines its aftermath and wonders what would happen if a Muslim-American was blindly chosen to plan the World Trade Center Memorial. All are invited to attend. This will be the final book for the 2017 summer book group -- in the JCC Library at 10:30am. Drop-In Havdallah Continues An informal gathering -- no reservations required! A very brief service with singing, candles, wine, spices, roasted marshmallows and s mores!! SATURDAY EVENINGS at 9pm only through September 9th Volume 11 / Issue 1 Kol HaKavod Campaign Has Been Renewed! We have completed our three-year Kol HaKavod program which supported our clergy needs over these last few years. Our goal was to raise $60,000 over this period ($20,000 per year), and, as always, many of you responded, and we were able to realize $62,960 donated. KOL HAKAVOD!! We are renewing our Kol HaKavod Fund again this year. Some of our former donors have already made their contributions for I have reached out to others for their commitment as well. We hope others will also come forward. You may make your gift over three years. 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. Please go to the web site to download the Kol HaKavod form: kolhakavod-fund2.pd or call the office for the form to be sent to you. All donations will be anonymous. Rose Valentine Kol Hakavod Coordinator ACME & Shop Rite Scrip Available We now have scrip available from ACME as well as ShopRite. You can help the JCC of LBI earn free money by using these $25 gift cards when you shop at these stores. Scrip is now available at the JCC office and in Barnegat with Jeri Riffle ( ). 7 Davening on the Beach will continue through Sunday, September 17th at 9am Join Rabbi Jay on the beach at 24th Street in Spray Beach -- weather permitting.

8 Volume 11 / Issue 1 Congregational News of Note Mazel Tov to ALISA MOLBERT & MITCHELL FREIDBERG on their marriage. ELSA & EDD DREYFUS on the graduation of their granddaughter Dara Joy Moon from the University of Connecticut and their grandson Max Moon from high school. RABBI MICHAEL & SHERI JAY on their 30th Wedding Anniversary. JERI & BEN RIFFLE on their granddaughter, Emilie Krill, being named 2017 Little Miss Stafford. MARTHA & CHUCK SCHLEIFER on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. LYNN & STAN BERMAN on the birth of their 23rd great grandchild. MIMI BLOOM on the birth of her new great-grandchildren, Negev Linnewil & Sidney Hutchen. RHONDA & GARY DALEY on the bat mitzvah of their daughter, JCC of LBI Religious School student, Alexa Daley. JACOB & MARY PLEETER on the marriage of their daughter, Lauren, to Alex Bresner. 8 Get Well Wishes to SELMA SHAPIRO Condolences to ANDREA SEIDLER on the loss of her husband Howard. JAY & NINA PREMSELAAR and LOUIS & JUDITH PREMSELAAR on the loss of Louis and Jay's father, Aaron Premselaar, a Holocaust survivor. JCC of LBI Congregational Meeting Held and Officers Elected At the August 13th Congregation Membership Meeting, eight members were elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the next two years. Existing Board members re-elected for another term are: Harold Farin, Jon Lombardi, Richard Morgan, Phyllis Sisenwine, and Kem Spencer. New members elected are Michael Babst, Don Paris, and Joann Ramer. A brief bio was given on each of the new members, and they were each given an opportunity to make short remarks concerning their views on how they can help the congregation and contribute to its success. The congregation was given the opportunity to nominate others, and when none were made, the nominated slate was approved and elected. Outgoing existing Board members Mark Cohen, Fred Schragger, and Karen Schwing were thanked for their service, with special mention and thanks to Karen who served on the JCC Board for 22 years and held many important and responsible positions. She will be missed. The terms for the five Congregation officers and the remaining Board members will be up at our August 2018 meeting, and will have to be replaced or reelected at that time.

9 In Memory: Betty Goldstein by Helen Gross Max Strassman by Selma Troum Judith Ann Kessler by Etta Kessler Elayne Leventhal by Karin Foreman Milton Britz by Jay Britz Michael Klein by Cookie & Jerry Gomer Milka Meshulam by David Meshulam Eugene Steinberg by Estelle Steinberg Sidney Weinman by Zee Jay Greenspan Tillie Balbresky by Judith Papier Pauline Hurwitz by Irv Hurwitz Beatrice Busch by Phyllis Busch Dr. Mark Farin by Harold Farin Anna Bloom by Mimi Bloom Herb Josephson by Jeri Riffle Elizabeth Bat Joserll by Viki Pashman Fannie Bzezensky by Julius Barron Herman Kaufman by Bunny, Edward & little Herman Kaufman Rudi Cohen by Hedda Chairnoff Clara Waxman by Shelly Weisfeld Frank Fink by Linda Marr Sol Daniel Gussin by Maxine B. Freedman Angela DiCicco by Virginia D. Josephson Doris Morton by JoAnne Levine Harry Jacobson by Bentley Gubar Max Dreyfus by Edward Dreyfus Betty Jonas by Andy Jonas Louis Alexander by Marilyn Alexander Harry Weiner by Ina Morgenthal Ada Weiner Lepene by Ina Morgenthal Volume 11 / Issue 1 Generous Contributions Burt Schwait by Toby Schwait Gladys Babbitt by Howard Babbitt Jennie Oxfeld by Sanford Oxfeld Howard Seidler by Marilyn Alexander Nathan Stone by Mary Pleeter Edward Liebowitz by Janet Barrish David Hochman by Martin Hochman Leslie Kaufman by Sylvia Horowitz Gertrude Gondelman by Steven Gondelman Philip Gerstenblatt by Bernard Gerstenblatt Robert Goldman by Barry Goldman Blanche Kugel by Barbara Epstein Jack Tanenbum by Lynn Levitt Miriam Levitt by Robert Levitt Nathan Dondershine by Debra Schweighardt Leslie Barrish by Dr. Bernard Barrish Paul Gendel by Sherry & Howard Fruchterman Rivka Garkawe by Debbie Gilman Tillie Schoenberger by Anne Lewis Harold Cohn by Julie Lippmann Helen & Roy Finestone by Julie & Michael Lippmann Seymour Fruchterman by Howard Fruchterman Ethel Kates by Deborah Smith Gertrude Sanders by Myron Hirsch Sophie Cohen by Ted Cohen Zachary Lieberman by Karen Fink Adam Marc Kreiger by Shelley Kreiger Deborah Barsh by Horace Barsh Louis Abromovitz by Nona Levin Abrams Shirley Pollack by Dana Meyers 9 Yetta Elman by Millie Wolpert Sarah Finkel by Mimi Bloom Billie Snyder by Dr. Robert Snyder The Rosie Starr Memorial Fund: Sue Rubinfeld Lori & Daniel Shomer Sherry & Mark Starr Donna & Allan Starr Marilyn Alexander Lorraine & David Blumenfield Judy & David Berkowitz Get Well: Selma Shapiro by Carole Nunberg In Honor: In honor of Ben Riffle s retirement by Miriam Holzman In honor of the naming of her great granddaughter, Sienna Eve Cooper, by Estelle Steinberg In honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Sienna Eve Cooper, by Ninette & Arthur Steinberg In honor of Sherry Fruchterman by Phyllis & Richard Dittrich In honor of Lori & Mickey Sherry s new home by Carole Nunberg In honor of Lynn Berkowitz for her efforts in providing Saturday Morning Kiddushes for the Congregation, including the one for the Bat Mitzvah of our granddaughter, Zoey Brown, by Bonnie & Harold Farin Rabbi s Discretionary Fund: Deborah & Stuart Rabner Debra & John Schweighardt Rabbi Edward J. Sukol, The Shul Renee & Rob Van Naarden Morris L. Shapiro Endowment Fund: In honor of their aunt & uncle, Selma & Herb Shapiro, being honored at the Five N Thrivin Celebration by the Powitz Families In honor of Selma & Herb Shapiro by Shirley & Bob Siff Tree of Life: Gold leaf in honor of Bailey Merson by Lexa Merson Jewish Cultural Film Series: Ina & Arnie Galer Education Fund: Myron Hirsch General Fund Sue Rubinfeld Sherry & Steven Tammara Trudie & Roger Bacharach Sherry & Mark Starr Donna & Allan Starr Ben & Phyllis Frankel Richard Morgan Myron Hirsch

10 Volume 11 / Issue 1 Candle Lighting Times Sisterhood Happenings What a great summer it has been for the Sisterhood!!! We have been so busy with a long list of successful events, beginning with the Second Seder in April. Shabbat Friday, September 1-7:09pm Friday, September 8-6:57pm Friday, September 15-6:46pm Friday, September 22-6:34pm Friday, September 29-6:23pm Friday, October 6-6:12pm Friday, October 13-6:01pm Friday, October 20-5:51pm Friday, October 27-5:41pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 20-6:38pm Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 21-7:44pm Erev Yom Kippur Friday, September 29-6:23pm Erev Sukkoth Monday, October 4-6:!5pm Sukkoth Tuesday, October 5-7:21pm Shmini Atzeret Wednesday, October 11-6:04pm Simchat Torah Thursday, October 12-7:10pm Additionally.. we prepared a wonderful Welcome Back Brunch for the synagogue; we supported the JCC of LBI Bazaar with a menu of delicious bagels, sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs with all the fixings from the kitchen; for the first time ever at the JCC of LBI, we held a Hoedown with supper in July; we celebrated our 14th annual Sisterhood Shabbat in August; we are planning the Break-The-Fast following Yom Kippur Services. And after all that effort, we were able to gift the JCC of LBI with the following: two new security cameras to add to our existing security system; ten new card tables; new table linens that were used by the Gala Committee; a silver kiddush cup or candlesticks for every bar or bat mitzvah; a financial contribution to the JCC religious school. We are always looking for people to step up and join us in taking key roles in the Sisterhood!! Please call us!!! Carole Nunberg, Jody Brusilow, and Lexa Merson Co-Presidents, JCC of LBI Sisterhood SISTERHOOD SHOEBOX RECYCLING PROGRAM Please bring your gently-worn shoes to the special box in the JCC of LBI Lobby! We can use any size, men s or women s, gentlyused athletic shoes, casual shoes, dress shoes, work boots, soccer cleats, sandals, heels flats or loafers. Recycle - It feels good to help others!! 10

11 Volume 11 / Issue 1 Donation/Support Opportunities Prayerbooks, Pavers, and Tree of Life Leaves These may be donated in honor of events, family, or friends, or in memory of loved ones. Yahrzeit Plaques may be added to our Yahrzeit Board in the JCC of LBI Sanctuary. The prices, including engraving, are as follows: BOOKS: High Holiday prayerbook $72 Eitz Chayim Chumash $120 Mazel Tov! Belena B Not Mitzvah on September 16th YAHRZEIT PLAQUES: 1st plaque $250 Additional plaques purchased at the same time $225 Reserved $75 TREE of LIFE: Bronze Leaf $90 Silver Leaf $126 Gold Leaf $180 PAVERS: 4 X 8 brick $ X 12 brick $500 Morris L. Shapiro Endowment Fund All organizations should have a substantial endowment fund to insure their continuation. Except for dire emergencies, the principal amounts in the fund cannot be used to run the organization. Interest earned from the account may be used. As previously announced, Herb and Selma Shapiro have created a JCC Endowment Fund to honor Herb's father. It will be known as "The Morris L. Shapiro Endowment Fund at the JCC of LBI." The Shapiros have generously given a total of $50,000 to fund this. While initially established by the Shapiros, anyone may contribute to this important fund. Please join Herb and Selma in helping to assure the continuity of our JCC of LBI and our ability to continue providing a full-service congregation that serves the Jewish people of the area. All members are encouraged to help this important effort by contributing to this Fund. Your gift to the fund can be sent to the JCC of LBI office. Please mark your check accordingly. Jocelyn and Carly Belena Jocelyn and Carly Belena attend West End Secondary School in New York City. They love LBI, especially the water, no matter the temperature. Jocelyn loves to figure skate, and is a competitive nordic skier and biathlete. Carly loves to sing and act, and recently played Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods. WINTER ADDRESS Please let the JCC of LBI office know when you have changed to your winter address so that the JCC information can be properly provided to you. 11

12 ELUL An asterisk signifies a memorial plaque in the JCC of LBI sanctuary. Friday, September 1 11 Mindy Greenbaum 11 Philip Nelson 12 Gertrude Ettman 12 Anne Millstein* 12 Stephen Zelin 13 Hannah Kagel 13 Alvin Smolker 14 Seymour Fruchterman* 14 William Meisler 14 Max Ungar 15 Charles Alexander 15 Reginia Kalmuk Millstein* 15 Milton Schiff 15 Felice Stein 15 Bessie Steinberg 15 Jack Streich 16 Doris Block 16 David Gaulton 16 Zachary Lieberman 16 Klara Newman* 16 Mary Pokras It is customary to make a donation to the synagogue to honor the memory of a loved one. 17 Harriett Kravetz Volume 11 / Issue 1 YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES 17 Lizette Harnick Miller Friday, September 8 18 Raymond Berman 18 Harry Bernstein 18 Naomi Chilton 18 Stephan Gubar* 18 Richard Kaplan 18 Michael Kolb 18 Clara Robinson 18 Israel Segal 19 Gertrude Lebovitz 19 Solomon Opatosky 19 Henry Pacharz* 19 Dora Price 20 Morris Shapiro 21 Lillian Cofsky 21 Willy Hupert 21 Harrie Kronenberg 21 William Seidler 22 David Corson 22 Pauline Ellis Cramer 22 Beatrice Ferber* 22 Eli Golden* 22 Paula Polishook 22 Betty Pomerantz 23 Jeffrey Chairnoff 23 Jack Estes 23 Charles Kaplan 23 Alan Kronenberg 23 Belle Meisler 24 Julia Herman* 24 Jimmy Kagel 24 Jack Lang Friday, September Sadie Bodanji 25 Martha Horowitz 26 John E. Frankfurt* 26 Sarah Kirsh 27 Rose Danon 27 Kyle Frand 27 Hilda Kelsen 28 Lucille Jerome 28 Esther Martin* 28 Yetta Zimmer 29 Gussie Ungar 12 May the souls of the dearly departed be bound up in the TISHREI 1 Barbara Goldstein 1 Elizabeth Greene 2 Abram Plon bonds of eternal life. Friday, September 22 3 Frieda Baker 3 Howard Brody 3 Katie Shrensel* 3 Muriel Nelson Stein 3 Ann Taub 4 Herbert Klosk 4 Martin Reiff* 4 Morris Trieber* 5 Irma Golden* 5 Henry Levitt 5 Muriel Powitz* 6 Isadore Brecher 7 Helen Koseff* 7 Leon Segal 7 Dorothy Sherry* 7 Ida Steinberg 8 Helaine Bennett 8 Zena Josephson* 8 Michael Norman Kreiger* 8 Leo Slomovitz Friday, September Jill Sisenwine Berger 10 Arthur Landau 10 Bertha Landau 10 Philip Millstein* 10 Karl Rebarber 10 Hannah Resnek 11 Freda Black 11 Sara Jackobs Fink* 11 Arthur Petter 11 Beatrice Smith* 12 Madeliene Margolis 12 Dina Singer 12 Belle Wolpert 13 Morris Freeman 13 Betty Pacharz 13 Fanny Troum* 14 Henry Gaulton 14 Rose Kincus 14 Clarence Rosenberg 15 Rose Britz* 15 Abraham Greenspan 15 Ruth Srager 16 Beulah Gubar* 16 Dora Kaplan 16 Alfred Krechovitz* 16 Bea Mendlow* Continued on Page 17 YAHRZEIT PLAQUES Individual plaques may be purchased in memory of a loved one. The price of a plaque is $250. Additional plaques 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

13 YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES Continued from Page 16 Friday, October 6 17 Lena Greenwald* 17 Elaine Hirsch* 18 Mildred Berman 18 Selma Blacker* 18 Daniel Glass 18 Ethel Tarlow 19 Bertrand Berman 19 Doris Farin* 19 Lynn Kamler Levi* 19 Pauline Sherman 20 Samuel Hoffman 21 Milton Seavey 21 Casper Ungar* 23 Judith Blumberg 23 Rose Goldstein* 23 Marcia Nelson* 23 Lenore Traster* Friday, October Stanley Bloom 24 Leonard Einhorn 24 Lessie Markowitz* 24 Shirley Morgan 24 Bessie Okner 25 Abe Hirschorn* 25 Andrew Rothschild 25 Irene Schiff 25 Henry Schragger 26 Olly Alexander* 27 Samuel Finkel 28 Irving Kern 28 Yetta Miller 29 Clara P. Kahn 29 Harold Leon Levy* 29 Irene Pepis 29 Robert Williams 30 Florence Brounstein 30 Thelma Butler 30 Goldie Gorelick* 30 Goldie Perlman* 30 Morris Saden CHESHVAN Friday, October 20 1 Ronald Dalin 1 Ellen Rosen Field 1 Ralph Konwiser 1 Joseph Rosenthal 2 Eric M. Kahn 2 Fanny Margent 3 Lorraine Baratt 4 Francis August 4 Herbert Davis 4 Jane Hochberger 4 Ruth Maginsky 4 Max Weinstein 5 Rabbi Samuel Nunberg* 5 Shirley Rogers 5 Rose Rosenbaum 5 Paul Tanenbaum 6 Morris Balbresky 6 Abraham Heller 6 Denise Moss* 7 Samuel Chairnoff 7 Stephen Harvey Greenberg 7 Rose Kotler 7 Eva Miller Friday, October 27 8 Beatrice Brody 8 Philip Petter 8 Marvin Schub 8 Mary Sisenwine 8 Anna Stuhl 8 Francis Wallach 8 Arthur Wichman 10 Donna Greenberg 10 Joseph Hirschman 10 Harry Liebowitz 10 Minnie Miller* 11 Lillian Callet* 12 Klara Myers Furman 12 Herman Paris 13 Shirley Fruchtman* 13 Ethel Salonsky 14 Albert Rutman* Volume 11 / Issue 1 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 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 have prepared a list of names, along with telephone numbers and addresses of those that 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 less time 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 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 that are in the area all year, or only in the summer are needed. Consider this like 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 JCC of LBI Office now at (609) or jccoflbi@gmail.com. 13 JCC of LBI Men's Club Reorganization Meeting Please join us for a reorganization meeting of the JCC of LBI Men s Club on Sunday, September 17th, at 10am, following services at 9:30am. Steering Committee members and potential new members are all invited to attend.

14 Volume 11 / Issue 1 JCC of lbi Board Meeting Summaries Summary of Board meeting June 27, 2017 Attendance: Present: L. Berkowitz, J. Brusilow, H. Farin, S. Fruchterman, A. Galer, B. Goldman, P. Hait, Rabbi Jay, J. Lombardi, R. Morgan, C. Moss, C. Nunberg, S. Pepose, F. Schragger, D. Shatz, P. Sisenwine, R. Valentine, D. Pripstein, J. Riffle; On Phone: K. Schwing, K. Spencer. Also in attendance were Lexa Merson and Arlene Schragger. Jeri Riffle, our Executive Director, reported that installation of new audio system will begin shortly. She also reported on events and tests done in past few weeks. As of end of May, we are still down by 13 paid members from last year at this time. S. Fruchterman reported that the 3 pieces of original art have been hung. Hope to have the artist speak at a future Friday evening service. She also reported that we had a busy month with a Bat Mitzvah, 2 baby namings and a weekend wedding. JCC is being recognized as a great facility for celebrations. Sisterhood reported on upcoming events and their opening meeting The Investigating Committee s recommendations, given by chairman Jon Lombardi, were approved on a 14 to 3 secret ballot. Under Correspondence, several letters were read, including 3 by recipients of the JCC scholarship awards. Two of the awards went to members Jenna Powitz and Andy Schwing. Under Fundraising, A. Galer and B. Goldman made reports. There were 167 guests at our Gala. Total income was about $31,000, including about $12,000 from the ad journal. Expenses are still being evaluated. Ticket sales for the 3 Sopranos concert in July are way under what we anticipated. We must all talk it up, as well, as the Bart Shatto concert. C. Nunberg reported that letters will go out next week for High Holiday tickets and our Memorial Booklet. Responses will go to JCC office. For a two year term August 2017 to August 2019, the Nominating Committee recommended existing members H. Farin, J. Lombardi, R. Morgan, P. Sisenwine, and K. Spencer, and new candidates Michael Babst, Joann Ramer, and Don Paris for the 8 Board positions available. Motion approved unanimously. Under New Business, P. Sisenwine recommended that we hire an outside consultant to help us with our growing pains. She presented a proposal from a consultant who specializes in synagogue issues. The proposal will include individual interviews with existing and new Board members, and the consultant will then present her evaluation and recommendations to the Board at a future meeting. After much discussion, it was agreed that Board members would review this proposal, that Phyllis will contact the consultant for a list of other synagogues she has worked with, and other possible consultants will be reviewed. This will be discussed again at our July Board meeting. R. Morgan reported that tickets for our 50/50 raffle will be mailed in a few weeks. Summary of Board meeting July 18, 2017 Attendance: Present: L. Berkowitz, J. Brusilow, H. Farin, S. Fruchterman, A. Galer, B. Goldman, P. Hait, Rabbi Jay, R. Morgan, C. Moss, C. Nunberg, F. Schragger, K. Schwing, D. Shatz, P. Sisenwine, R. Valentine, D. Pripstein, J. Riffle; On Phone: J. Lombardi, Also in attendance were Sam Sisenwine and Howard Fruchterman Jeri Riffle, our Executive Director, reported on the progress of several projects, on events in past few weeks, and on the set up and tear down for them. As of end of June we are still down by 16 paid members from last year at this time. S. Fruchterman reported that a B nai Mitzvah is scheduled for Sept. and that we are becoming known for our facility. C. Nunberg reported that all info for High Holidays has been mailed. Rabbi Jay reported on the attendance and success of many recent activities. Sisterhood reported on Bazaar results and necessity to do a better job of keeping the kitchen clean. R. Valentine thanked outgoing Board members M. Cohen, F. Schragger, and K. Schwing.With new term beginning in August, she plans to review membership on all committees, and appoint some existing Continued on Page 15 14

15 Volume 11 / Issue 1 Board Meeting Summaries Words from the Rabbi Continued from Page 14 and some new members on them. Under Fundraising, A. Galer and B. Goldman made reports. Ticket sales for the 3 Sopranos and Bart Shatto concerts are way under what we anticipated. We must all talk it up, P. Sisenwine offered information on a second consultant to help us with our growing pains. Both consultants specialize in synagogue issues. After much discussion and several votes, a motion passed to authorize P. Sisenwine to contract with one of them. The 50/50 Raffle tickets along with notice of Congregation meeting were mailed today. To further our building security, a motion was passed to install equipment to automate, from the office, the door latch on the handicap door. Continued from Page 2 May these High Holy Days see us learning, growing, changing, 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 Sponsor a Kiddush in the Sukkah! One of the nicest experiences during the holidays is to have lunch in the Sukkah after Sukkoth Services. If you would like to sponsor a kiddush lunch this year on Thursday, October 5th or Friday, October 6th, please contact Rose at or Lynn at Please Generously Support Our Advertisers! ALISA MOLBERT REALTOR-ASSOCIATE Cell Fax alisamolbert@rivierarealty.com RIVIERA REALTY, INC. 2 Long Beach Blvd. Surf City, NJ Daniel B. Ramer Senior Vice President - Wealth Management Portfolio Manager UBS Financial Services Inc. 109 North Avenue Westfield, NJ Tel , Fax Toll Free daniel.ramer@ubs.com UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Call for 2018 CAMP DATES!!! 15

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