Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter. Decembe 4, Kislev 5776

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1 Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island E-Letter Decembe 4, Kislev 5776 We would love to have you send us pictures of your Chanukah candle lighting to include on our web site and Shabbat Reminder. Send all pictures to Contents How to Celebrate Chanukah A Message from the Rabbi Kol Hakavod Upcoming Activities Lighthouse Int'l Film Festival Offer This Week's Events THIS WEEK'S EVENTS 12/4-12/11 Wed. 12:30 PM Mah jongg SHABBAT SHALOM Service Schedule Mishaberah List Yahrzeits for Next Week Minyanim

2 Congregation News Giving Opportunities TD Affinity Program Text Blast Sign Up Sisterhood Stuff Gift Shop Name Badges JCC Caps Candle Lighting Time Friday December 4, :14 PM (So. Ocean County NJ) Documents & Links HOW TO CELEBRATE CHANUKAH - 7 EASY STEPS 1. REMEMBER TO TELL THE STORY of holiday, its history and meaning. 2. DUST OFF YOUR MENORAH/HANNUKIAH and find a special place to display it. On the first night, the shamash is lit, a blessing is recited, and the first candle is lit. The first candle occupies the rightmost place on the Hanukkiah. Candles are placed from right to left, but lit from left to right. The candle that you light first is always the last candle that you placed on the Hanukkiah; likewise, the candle that you light last is always the first candle that you placed on the Hanukkiah. On the second night, the shamash plus two candles are lit and so on until the eighth night, when all nine branches contain lit candles. Traditionally, the lighted Hanukkiah is placed near a window, so that everyone passing by can remember the FRIDAY December 4, :30 PM SATURDAY December 5, :00 AM Torah Study with Rabbi Jay 10:00 AM Services Torah Reading Vayeshev Genesis 37:1-40:23

3 miracle of Hanukkah. Some families who set the Hanukkiah near the window place the candles left to right, so that they appear right to left to a passer-by. 3. RECITE THE BLESSINGS when you light the Menorah On the first day of Hanukkah, recite the following blessing: Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Hanukkah. (Blessed are You, O Lord Our God, Ruler of the Universe, Who has sanctified us with Your commandments and commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.) Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'olam, she'asah nisim l'avoteinu, b'yamim haheim bazman hazeh. (Blessed are You, O Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, Who made miracles for our forefathers in those days at this time.) Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'olam, shehekheyanu, v'kiyamanu vehegianu lazman hazeh. (Blessed are You, O Lord Our God, Ruler of the Universe, Who has kept us alive, sustained us and brought us to this season.) On all subsequent nights of Hanukkah, when you light the Hanukkiah, recite the following blessing: Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Hanukkah. (Blessed are You, O Lord Our God, Ruler of the Universe, Who has sanctified us with Your commandments and commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.) Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'olam, she'asah nisim l'avoteinu, b'yamim haheim bazman hazeh. (Blessed are You, O Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, Who made miracles for our forefathers in those days at this time.) 4. PLAY DREYDEL Any number of people can take part. Each player begins the game with an equal number of game pieces (about 10-15) such as pennies, nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, matchsticks, etc. At the Here is the portion PARSHAH Haftorah: Amos 26:3:8 Here is the HAFTORAH To help us to provide a minyan on Saturday morning in the fall, winter and spring months, please sign up on our SCHEDULING LINK HERE: SCHEDULE. Please help us create a special atmosphere by not using electronic devices (phones, cameras, games etc) in or around the synagogue on Shabbat and Holidays. No food or drink is permitted in the sanctuary. MISHABERAH LIST As of January 1, 2016 all names will be removed from the current Mishaberah list read on Friday nights. Please call the Office at to put the

4 beginning of each round, every participant puts one game piece into the center "pot." In addition, every time the pot is empty or has only one game piece left, every player should put one in the pot. Every time it's your turn, spin the dreidel once. Depending on the outcome, you give or get game pieces from the pot: Nun means "nisht" or "nothing." The player does nothing. Gimmel means "gantz" or "everything." The player gets everything in the pot. Hey means "halb" or "half." The player gets half of the pot. (If there is an odd number of pieces in the pot, the player takes half of the total plus one). Shin (outside of Israel) means "shtel" or "put in." Peh (in Israel) also means "put in." The player adds a game piece to the pot. If you find that you have no game pieces left, you are either "out" or may ask a fellow player for a "loan.". When one person has won everything, that round of the game is over! 5. GIVE SMALL TOKENS/GIFTS to children/grandchildren each night of Chanukah. 6. EAT FOODS COOKED IN OIL Hanukkah just wouldn't be the same without the traditional latkes and applesauce. The frying oil reminds us of the miracle of the oil. Small powdered sugar donuts, called Sufganiyot are also a popular Hanukkah treat, especially in Israel. Fried, oil-rich foods are the theme! CLASSIC POTATO LATKE RECIPE Ingredients 3 1/2 cups shredded peeled baking potato (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 1/4 cups grated onion 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme name/names of those who need our healing prayers on the new list. YAHRZEITS FOR NEXT WEEK These names will be read at services on December 4, 2015 Albert Goldberg* Emil Goldstein* Helen Eisen Ray Farin Jack Newman* John Patrician Charles M. Ross Saul Hurwitz Leanore S. Klein Jerome Odenheimer Stella Pervin* Philip Schleifer Samuel Tucker Rachel Cherins Sol Grossman Joseph Blumenthal* Herman Glassman* Arnold Schwartz Marcia Yankowitz Shari Zalkind*

5 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Dash of ground cinnamon Preparation 1. Combine potato and onion in a colander. Drain 30 minutes, pressing with the back of a spoon until barely moist. Combine potato mixture, flour, and next 4 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl; toss well. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Spoon 1/4 cup potato mixture loosely into a dry measuring cup. Pour mixture into pan, and flatten slightly. Repeat procedure 5 times to form 6 latkes. Sauté 3 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove latkes from pan, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and potato mixture to yield 12 latkes total. Combine applesauce and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Serve applesauce with latkes. David Bonom, Cooking Light, Dec PRACTICE TIKUN OLAM Use the holiday as a chance to talk with children about what they believe in, and what it means to stand up for your beliefs. Find causes that support free speech and religious freedom, and help them to spread those messages centuries after the miracle Thank you to for their inspiration. Nathan Shapiro Joseph Valentine* * Yahrzeit Plaque - These names are lovely enshrined on our synagogue memorial boards. MINYANIM Harris Weisel, will be coordinating minyanim for those who are sitting shiva or observing a yahrzeit. Please contact the office if you would be interested in being notified if a minyan is needed and will attend when possible or click on this link for CONGREGATION NEWS A TORAH MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI CONDOLENCES TO BARRY LEWISOHN on the loss of his father Fred Lewisohn Barry will be sitting shiva

6 Inside and Out One of the lessons I learn from Parashat Vayeishev is that, for better or for worse, we are all identified by external markers. People form opinions about us based on how we physically appear to them; on how we dress. It is therefore interesting to see what happens when these external identifiers are removed. The Joseph story provides a great example of the possibilities presented when we lose our identifying facades. this Sunday afternoon from 1-4 PM at his home 111 Wayville Avenue, Waretown, NJ (Greenbriar) Joseph is known in the story as the owner of the (multi-)colored tunic, specially made for him by his doting father who does not attempt to hide the fact that Joseph is the favorite of all of his children. (A note to those with young children: This is not a good parenting paradigm.) While he wears the tunic, Joseph's brothers see him as a tattletale, a dreamer and a basic-allaround spoiled brother. All of these identifiers were, indeed, true, but they were made all the more powerful by the fact that Joseph wore that multi-colored tunic. So incensed are the brothers by Joseph's personality, as highlighted by the tunic, that they hatched a plan to get rid of him. They were going to kill him but, ultimately, decided to throw him in a pit. As the story unfolds he is retrieved from the pit by nomadic traders and sold into slavery. Just before his brothers throw Joseph in the pit, they forcibly remove the colored tunic. Joseph is no longer spoiled, nor is he a tattletale, nor is he a dreamer. Our deepfelt condolences to Barry and Luci and the entire family. "May God remember forever our dear ones who have gone to their eternal rest. May they be at one with the One who is life eternal. May the beauty of their lives shine for evermore, and may our lives always bring honor to their memory." Indeed, when shed of the tunic, Joseph somehow changes. He is sold as a slave to Potiphar, the Captain of Pharaoh's guard. Without the colorful tunic to serve as a distraction, Joseph works hard and quickly becomes the trusted head of Potiphar's household. In this capacity he presumably wears some form of clothing befitting his new station in life. ARLENE & FRED SCHRAGGER It seems that Potiphar's wife found Joseph attractive, and she

7 made several advances toward him that grew in intensity. He consistently refused her but, in one last desperate attempt to coax his indiscretion, she approached him when the house was empty, grabbed his "garment" and begged him to sleep with her. So powerful was his desire not to commit adultery with his boss' wife, that he tore himself away, leaving the garment in the wife's hands. (There actually is a bit of humor if one conjures up the notion of Joseph running away from her stark naked). This represents the second time he is stripped of his external identifier. No longer is Joseph going to be the head of Potiphar's household. Instead, he is thrown in prison and reduced to wearing prison garb. Therein he, again, works hard and becomes the second-in-command to the warden. He serves in this capacity until he is called to interpret Pharaoh's disturbing dreams. on their daughter-in-law Risa Goluboff's appointment to be the next Dean of the School of Law at the University of Virginia Again he loses his outer identifier, only this time he is in control of its removal. In fact, the Torah specifically tells us that before Joseph went to Pharaoh, he changed his "garment". Joseph becomes Pharaoh's second-in-command and, at that time, is given fine clothes to wear. Thus we see that Joseph wore several external identifiers in the course of his story. Each change of clothing symbolized a change in his personality; a shift in the way he was viewed; a shift in the way he viewed the world; and a shift in the way he lived his life. SHARE YOUR NEWS CONTACT: rvalen1963@aol.com I think that Torah is trying to tell us that even though our external markers help to define us to others, change is always possible. Even a spoiled tattletale, in possession of a beautiful multi-colored coat can become a slave. Even a slave can become the head of an important household. Even the head of an important household can become a prisoner. Even a prisoner can become the head of a great nation. What is needed is a willingness to transform oneself. Joseph clearly had the necessary desire. I would imagine that having CARING COMMITTEE This committee acts as a support system for congregation members facing illness and other personal situations that need to be addressed. Please contact Chairperson, Joy Kern, if

8 God on one's side could be helpful as well. Hanukkah begins this coming Sunday evening, December 6th. This year as we observe our Hanukkah candles flicker and shimmer, each of us should commit to taking the opportunity to consider the changes that we need to make in order to improve ourselves, and the world in which we live. After reading the entire Joseph story, with a focus on his various metamorphoses, we learn that change is a distinct possibility for each of us. Even an unsightly and destructive caterpillar is capable of becoming a gracefully beautiful butterfly. you are in need of assistance or if you know of a JCC member that needs our help GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Shabbat Shalom and Chag Hanukkah Sameach - Rabbi Michael S. Jay KOL HAKAVOD CAMPAIGN Please consider being a part of this campaign to supplement the clergy needs of our congregation. This is a separate, voluntary commitment and is additional to our low annual dues obligation. HERE IS THE LINK TO BRING UP THE DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD UPCOMING ACTIVITIES MAH JONGG Wednesdays 12:30-4:00 PM JCC OF LBI CHANUKAH PARTY FILM FUND LET'S BRING THE MOVIES TO THE JCC OF LBI We are very excited about the decision of the Board of Directors to pursue the purchase of audio-visual equipment for the JCC of LBI. This will allow us to show films as well as other educational materials in our building and opens many wonderful opportunities for future programming. Board member Fred Schragger is heading this project.

9 Saturday evening, December 12th 5:30 PM at the JCC Social Hall $25 per person There is no charge fo Religious School students and children under 12. Deli dinner, games, grab bag, songs and lots of fun Everyone is asked to bring a $5 grab bag gift Send you reservation and check to : Lori Sherry, 167 Seneca Blvd. Barnegat, NJ BRING YOUR MENORAH AND CANDLES TO LIGHT THAT NIGHT. Be an angel, a backer, a producer by donating to our JCC of LBI Film Fund. ANGEL CONTRIBUTION: $1,000 BACKER CONTRIBUTION: $500 PRODUCER CONTRIBUTION $250 Your gift large or small is much appreciated. Please send your contribution to the JCC office: 2411 Long Beach Blvd., Spray Beach, NJ and mark it Film Fund. ANNUAL LIGHTS OF LIGHT AT SOMC This year, the community holiday lighting celebration will begin at 6 PM on Thursday, December 10, 2015, with musical entertainment provided by the McKinley Intermediate Choir. The hospital will also be recognizing several special Honorees along with partner organizations that have made significant contributions in support of the hospital's services, programs and patients. Thank you to Mickey Sherry and Tony for bringing our menorah over to the hospital to be included in the display at the Margaret C. Reynolds Arboretum on the hospital grounds. Drive by in the evening to enjoy the holiday lights. LIGHTHOUSE INT'L FILM FESTIVAL SPECIAL OFFER YAHRZEIT PLAQUES Space is available for memorial plaques on the yahrzeit boards in the Sanctuary. Here is the order form: PLAQUES TREE OF LIFE (located in the Social Hall) You can purchase a leaf in honor of an occasion or in memory of a loved one. Here is the Tree of Life Form: TREE

10 This offer expires Decem ber 6th! PAVERS (in front of the Front Entrance) Only 4 x 8 and 12 x 12 size pavers are available Here is the Paver Form: PAVER FROM THE FOLKS AT THE LIFF... TD AFFINITY PROGRAM The Lighthouse International Film Festival appreciates your support. This is a special All Access Pass offer for your clients, customers, alumni and members. LIFF brings award-winning films, documentaries, and shorts from Sundance, Cannes, South by Southwest, and Tribeca to LBI. We are proud to bring to LBI award-winning, cutting edge, and thought provoking films, with the goal of transforming the way we see the world, one film at a time. An All Access Pass (Regularly $125) admits you to all weekend events, including all film screenings, Q&As with film makers, parties, and our Breakfast with the Filmmakers. To order your passes: 1. Go to our website 2. Scroll down to "News" and click on Buy Passes 3. Look for "Enter a Password or Discount Code." Your discount code is: HOLIDAY. Voilà - your price is only $65 per ticket! 4. For the delivery method, choose "Print-At-Home" or "Will Call" 5. Select "Add to Cart" for payment instructions to complete your transaction. Easy money! Do you have an account with TD Bank? You can contribute to the JCC without it costing you a cent. TD Bank will pay us on the number of accounts in our TD Affinity Club. There is no minimum number of members. We automatically receive $10 for every checking account and.01% of the balance on Savings Accounts. In addition we receive $50 for any new accounts. This is strictly confidential and the JCC does not know the

11 JCC INFORMATION THE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 2411 Long Beach Boulevard (24th Street) Spray Beach, NJ ENTER THE BUILDING DURING OFFICE HOURS THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR. PRESS THE ENTRY BUTTON ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE FOR ADMITTANCE. Mailing Address: 2411 Long Beach Blvd. Spray Beach, NJ Telephone: FAX: amount in any of the accounts. We just received a check for $ from TD Bank. So think about joining this program and helping the JCC to reap the benefits. TEXT BLAST SIGN UP If you would like to receive JCC of LBI reminders and alerts via text message on your cell phone, please contact the office by (jccoflbi@gmail.com) or phone ( ) We would be alerting you for example that "Services are cancelled" or "Last opportunity to sign up for Community Seder". web site: OFFICE HOURS: This information will not be shared and will only be used for JCC purposes. 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 SISTERHOOD STUFF SHOE BOX

12 FRIDAY - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Office Staff: Leslie Dinkfelt Jeri Riffle Marcie Deutsch RECYCLING We are again collecting gently worn, paired men's, women's and kids shoes that are still reusable and re-wearable (no ski boots, ice skates, roller blades, flip flops, crocs or bedroom slippers). Please bring them to the JCC during office hours. "Let's clean up our closets and the environment by recycling our shoes." GIFT SHOP Leslie, Marcie and Jeri CONTACT INFORMATION: Rabbi Michael S. Jay mjayrab@gmail.com Don Pripstein, JCC President djprip@gmail.com Jeri Riffle, JCC VP jriff5@aol.com Come visit the JCC gift shop or go to GIFT SHOP and then call the JCC office for help in placing you order. NAME BADGES If you did not order a name tag, we will be putting in another order. Here is the link for the form to order your name tag: BADGES JCC CAPS FOR SALE

13 VIEW THE NOV - JAN BULLETIN with this link BULLETIN Caps are available in the office. $15 each Editor: Rose Valentine rvalen 1963@aol.com "Like" Us on Facebook: Search for Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island and make sure the JCC of LBI: The Place to Be icon shown above shows up or click on this link FACEBOOK or cut and paste: DOCUMENTS AND LINKS JUST CLICK AND YOU'RE THERE!!! NOV - JAN BULLETIN: BULLETIN WEB SITE: JCC WEB SITE PAVERS: PAVERS TREE OF LIFE TREE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP CATALOG GIFT JEWISH JOURNAL: JOURNAL YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM: PLAQUE

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