September - October 2016 Av - Elul 5776 & Tishrei 5777 BULLETIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of LONG BEACH ISLAND
Inside this issue... HIGH HOLDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 4
Board Elections...... 6 Board Meeting Summaries...... 18 Break the Fast Info...... 9 Candle Lighting Times...... 14 Children’s Rabbis Garden...... 10 Committee Opportunities...... 9 Congregationsal News of Note...... 9 Constitution Committee...... 8 Davening on the Beach...... 6 Documentary Film...... 19 Donation Opportunities...... 15 Drop-In Havdallah...... 6 From the Heart...... 3 Generous Contributions...... 12-13 Men’s Club Forming...... 5 Pripsteins to be Honored ...... 7 L’Shanah Tova Tikatvu Raffle Info...... 5 From the Board of Trustees of the Religious School Open House...... 7 Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island... Sisterhood News...... 11 Taste of Israel Program...... 11 On Rosh Hashanah it is writen… Welcome New Members...... 10 Words from the Rabbi...... 2 On Yom Kippur it is sealed. Yahrzeits...... 16-17 May it be writen and may it be sealed High Holiday Tickets tat you have a new year tat brings ------flfilment and happiness, peace and prosperit See Page 5 --- al of life’s very best tings! Volume 9 / Issue 1 Words from the Rabbi... Rosh Hashanah begins on Sunday evening October 2nd and I am certain many of us have heard that the “Holidays are occurring late this year.” Indeed, we often joke that they are either late or early but, somehow, never on time. In truth, according to the Jewish calendar, they come at just the right time every year.
Even so, the notion that the date changes from year to year on our secular calendar provides a potent message. A prime theme of the High Holidays is that every year we have an opportunity to do Teshuvah, to renew ourselves and return to a better us; we have the ability to hit the reset button of our lives. Additionally, because the secular date changes year to year, it forces us to pay attention to when the Holidays arrive. This forced awareness puts each of us in a good position to give early consideration to the work we need to do in order to change for the better.
It is the gift of annual renewal.
But what do we need to do? Change is never simple, and often we complicate things by trying to do too much, or to be too perfect, or to over-think what needs to be done. I find that success often comes after we simplify things. I suggest two initial common-sense paths of attention. First, we should each work on being kind to ourselves. Secondly, we should work on being kind to others. We should begin this two-pronged task immediately. This suggestion comes from none other than Hillel who said at Pirkei Avot 1:14: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself who am I? If not now, when?”
There are many ways we can be kind to ourselves. We can begin by caring for our bodies. Eat healthy, sleep more, don’t smoke, de-stress. But being kind to our selves does not end with physical care. We need to treat ourselves with respect, and we need to seek healthy relationships. Look in the mirror and say, “I like what I see,” or “I like ______about myself.”
Once we have begun the process of taking care of our selves, we can then begin to be kind to others. Our tradition provides a system for this as well. We call it Gemilut Hasadim, “the giving of Loving Kindness.” To accomplish this, we are given a number of specific tasks: 1) Bikkur Cholim, visiting and tending to the needs of those who are sick; 2) Nichum Avelim, comforting mourners; 3) Hachnasat Orchim, providing hospitality; 4) Social welfare, i.e. caring for the orphan, widow, stranger, and poor; and 5) Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.
There is a simpler way to treat others kindly as well. By simply doing random acts of kindness, we treat others better. I learned the following meditation from a source that I cannot recall -- however, using it might be helpful to us in treating others with kindness:
May this person be safe. May this person be happy. May this person be healthy. May this person live with greater ease.
Lest you have the notion that the person next to you is not worthy of your kind consideration, recall what the Hasidic Rabbi Wolf of Strikov taught: “Remember that you are not as good as you think you
Continued on Page 14 2 Volume 10 / Issue 1 From the Heart... I have spent many hours glued to the TV watching the Olympics – who thought I would be watching women’s beach volleyball at midnight? In truth, it gave me an opportunity to talk to my young grandsons about where Uzbekistan is, and why American fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad, was wearing a hijab, a head scarf, while she was competing. That led to a discussion of other religions where women cover their heads: Orthodox Jews, Mennonites -- and why. The games bring the world into focus, and we are all intrigued by it.
Rose Valentine But there is a back story that I need to bring to your attention. Unless I President of the JCC of LBI missed it, there has been little talk by TV commentators about how the Israeli athletes have been treated. From The Washington Times, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER these incidents were brought to light: of LONG BEACH ISLAND 2411 Long Beach Boulevard • The coach of the Lebanese team barred the Israeli Spray Beach, NJ 08008 team from entering a bus that was intended to take Phone: 609-492-4090 them both to the opening ceremony. Olympic Fax: 609-492-7550 organizers tried to respond by proposing to split the 47- Office Hours: member Israeli team onto different shuttles, which the Monday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Jewish contingent rejected on security grounds. When Tuesday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm the original bus driver tried again to let the Israeli Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm athletes on board, the Lebanese coach, Salm al-Hal Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Nicolas, physically blocked the entrance. A separate Friday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm special shuttle was then arranged to take Team Israel to Website: http://www.jccoflbi.org the ceremony. Email: [email protected] Rabbi……..…………...... ….Michael Jay • Saudi Arabian athlete Joud Fahmy forfeited a first- President……...…...... ….Rose Valentine round judo match in what appeared to be a tactic to 1st Vice President...... …Barry Goldman avoid facing Israel’s Gili Cohen in the second round. 2nd Vice President...... Arnie Galer Treasurer…………....…..Lynn Berkowitz Secretary………...... …...... Paula Hait • Egyptian Islam El Shehaby lost a Judo match to Israeli, BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Or Sasson and then refused to shake the Israeli’s hand Mark Cohen, Harold Farin, Sherry as is the custom. This resulted in boos from the Fruchterman, Richard Morgan, Jon spectators. Depending on whom you ask, El Shehaby Lombardi, Charles Moss, Carole Nunberg, was sent home or left Rio of his own volition. Stuart Pepose, Fred Schragger, Karen Schwing, David Shatz, Phyllis Sisenwine, • In June, Syrian boxer Ala Ghasoun refused to Kem Spencer participate in an Olympic qualifying match against an Sisterhood Representative... Israeli, saying that to do so “would mean that I, as an Jody Rifkin-Brusilow athlete, and Syria, as a state, recognize the state Executive Director...... Jeri Riffle of Israel.” Office Manager...... Leslie Dinkfelt Computer Admin….…...... Marcie Deutsch Editor...... Paula Hait Continued on Page 8
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HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES—2016 / 5777
Selichot - Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah - Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 pm First Day Rosh Hashanah - Monday, October 3 at 9:00 am Children’s Program - October 3 at 11:00 am Family Service - October 3 at 4:00 pm Erev Second Day Rosh Hashanah - Monday, October 3 at 7:30 pm Second Day Rosh Hashanah - Tuesday, October 4 at 9:00 am Children’s Program - October 4 at 11:00 am Tashlich at Spray Beach Yacht Club immediately following service
Shabbat Shuva - Friday, October 7 at 8:00 pm Shabbat Shuva - Saturday, October 8 at 10:00 am Kol Nidre - Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 pm Yom Kippur (including Yizkor )- Wednesday, October 12 at 2 9:00 am Children’s Program - October 12 at 11:00 am Mincha, Ne’ila, etc. - October 12 at 4:45 pm Break the Fast - October 12 at 7:15 pm
Erev Succoth- Sunday, October 16 at 7:30 pm First Day Succoth - Monday, October 17 at 9:30 am Second Day Succoth - Tuesday, October 18 at 9:30 am Shemini Atzeret (including Yizkor) - Monday, October 24 at 9:30 am Erev Simchat Torah - Monday, October 24 at 6:00 pm Simchat Torah - Tuesday, October 25 at 9:30 am
4 Volume 10 / Issue 1 50/50 HIGH RAFFLE HOLIDAY Raffle books have been mailed to all TICKETS JCC of LBI members. Tickets remain at $10 each -- or $100 for 11 tickets. STILL
Last year’s winners received $3,198 AVAILABLE for 1st prize, $1,599 for 2nd prize, and There are still seats available in the Social Hall $533 for 3rd prize. Please support this for members or non-members, and there are still a few sanctuary seats for members. fundraiser from which the JCC of LBI Requests and payment must be immediately sent to receives about $5,000 for our Carole Nunberg @ Education Fund. Kings Grant, 2 Golf Club Way, Marlton, NJ 08053. In order to purchase tickets at the member’s price, The drawing will be held at our Break a member must have paid in full their 2016 dues. The Fast on October 12, so please Prices for general seating are $75 for members, return your ticket stubs and money to and $150 for non-members. the JCC office quickly! High Holiday JCC of LBI Prayerbooks Office Hours There are still some High Holiday Prayerbooks and Chumashim available to The JCC office will normally be be purchased in memory or honor of open Monday through Friday from someone or something. The cost of a prayerbook is $72 each and $120 for an Eitz 9:00 am until 1:30 pm. Hayim Chumash. Due to holidays, the office will The donation includes an affirmation be closed on Sept. 5, October 3, 4, sticker in the book and an acknowledgement 12, 17, 18, Nov. 24, and Dec. 26. letter or letters.
Men’s Club Forming A Men's Club organizational meeting will be held at the JCC of LBI on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 9am. Topics will include selecting an executive board, determining activities/events and dates for the upcoming year. Please RSVP to the JCC office (609-492-4090) by Thursday, September 15, or contact Mark Cohen at [email protected].
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Board of Directors Elections Held at Congregational Meeting Amendment to Constitution Adds Second VP At the 2016 annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, August 7, an amendment to our constitution was approved, increasing the JCC of LBI Executive Board by an additional Vice President and making the immediate Past President a member ex officio. Five officers and eight Board members were also elected. Elected for a two-year term are: President - Rose Valentine 1st Vice President - Barry Goldman 2nd Vice President - Arnold Galer Secretary - Paula Hait Treasurer - Lynn Berkowitz Trustees elected for a two-year term are: Sherry Fruchterman, Carole Nunberg, Stuart Pepose, and David Shatz Trustees elected for a one-year term are: Mark Cohen, Jon Lombardi, Phyllis Sisenwine, and Kem Spencer
The entire Board of Directors is listed on Page 3.
Drop-In Havdallah Davening on the Beach Continues will continue through An informal gathering -- no reservations required! Sunday, September 25th at 9am
A very brief service with singing, With Rabbi Jay on the beach candles, wine, spices, roasted at 24th Street in Spray Beach marshmallows and s’mores!! -- weather permitting.
SATURDAY EVENINGS at 9pm through September 24th
ACME & Shop Rite WINTER Scrip Available ADDRESS We now have scrip available from CHANGE? ACME as well as ShopRite. You can Please let the JCC help the JCC of LBI earn free money by of LBI office know using these $25 gift cards when you when you have shop at these stores. changed to your winter address so that the JCC information can Scrip is now available at the JCC office and in Barnegat with be properly provided to you. Jeri Riffle (609-290-9135).
6 Volume 10 / Issue 1 JCC to Honor Donald & Judith Pripstein at Selichot Services Selichot are recited from the Sunday before Rosh Hashanah until Yom Kippur. If Rosh Hashanah begins on a Monday, as it does this year, then Selichot begins on the Sunday of the week before Rosh Hashanah -- to make sure that there are at least three days of Selichot. This year, the Selichot service will be on Saturday evening, September 24, at 7:30pm. It is traditional to change the mantels (covers) on the Torahs during this service. This year, we will be honoring Past President, Don Pripstein, for his eight years at the helm of our congregation. Under his leadership, we built a new and beautiful building and have grown in numbers and prestige. Judith has been by his side, giving him counsel, and she has also created two new beautiful High Holiday mantels and wimples for our new Torahs.
It is also traditional for there to be a sermon or learning session at Selichot. The JCC will be showing the Woody Allen film, Crimes and Misdemeanors, followed by a discussion led by Rabbi Michael Jay. Please join us! A Child’s Adventure into Jewish Heritage Begins Here at the JCC of LBI! A Sunday Learning Experience -- Beginning with Kindergarten -- Discovering Language, History, and Traditions Classes for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation and Post-Confirmation OPEN HOUSE Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 10am - 12 noon
Come meet the staff and students of the JCC of LBI Religious School, Rabbi Michael Jay, and members of our community!
2411 Long Beach Boulevard, Spray Beach, New Jersey 08008 Telephone (609)492-4090 • FAX (609)492-7550 On the web www.jccoflbi.org • email: jccofl[email protected]
Lynn Berkowitz, Educational Director 609-492-4090, lynnjccofl[email protected]
7 Volume 10 / Issue 1 From the Heart... JCC of LBI Continued from Page 3 • Facebook failed to post the Israeli flag on its Olympic page. After a Constitution & complaint by the Olympic Committee of Israel, the flag was added. By-Laws • Israel’s national soccer team and its clubs have to compete in the Committee World Cup and the continental tournaments in Europe rather than Asia, as geography would dictate, because so many Middle Report Eastern countries refuse to play them. The Constitution At the 1972 games in Munich, 11 Israeli Olympic athletes were Committee, chaired by Dr. kidnapped and killed by Palestinian terrorists. “These days, anti-Israel Charles Moss, is working violence at the Olympics has been replaced by politics,” the Anti- on multiple changes to our Defamation League said in recent statement, “with representatives from constitutional documents. counties hostile to Israel going to great lengths to avoid any interaction As approved by the with Israel athletes.” Instead of being a vehicle for athletes of the world membership at the August 7th Congregational to put aside their differences - even for a few weeks - hatred has sadly Meeting, one immediate found its way to the Rio games. change concerns the Board of Directors -- a 1st On Monday, August 15, the JCC hosted a showing of the film Crossing and 2nd Vice-President the Line 2, a scary documentary about the growing anti-Israel activity on now replaces the single college campuses. Speakers Andrea Gottlieb, Associate Producer of Vice-President. This was the Film, and Marcia Fiedler, Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies at deemed necessary so Stockton University, were very informative, and there were many that, during the winter questions and comments from the sizable audience. How can we and months, there would be at our children and grandchildren be better informed? The organization least one President or Stand With Us has published a brochure called “Answering The Tough Vice-President resident on the island. Questions About Israel.” Here is the link for it: https:// Additionally, the www.standwithus.com/booklets/25Answers/. immediate Past President will serve as an ex-officio We should be so proud of the programming at the JCC this summer -- in member of the Executive particular the three programs regarding Israel. This September, we are Board, with no vote. excited to be bringing to LBI a “Taste of Israel.” Join us on Sunday, The committee September 11, at 5pm at the home of Janet & Howard Cohen for an (which, led by Charles evening of cocktails, cooking, dinner, and dessert presented by Puzzle Moss, consists of Lynn Israel. Couvert is $118.00 per person. We hope to raise funds to bring a Berkowitz, Don Pripstein, Harold Farin, Fred Jewish Family & Children’s Services Professional to our area. Schragger, Bob Cook, and Sherry Fruchterman) will So let‘s enjoy family and our beautiful surroundings and at the same be working during the time continue to support the JCC of LBI in its commitment to bringing winter to address other Jewish life and Jewish issues to our community. needed changes. If you have any suggestions for changes, please send I hope to see many of you at High Holiday services and to wish you them to Charles Moss at L’Shanah Tova personally. For those who will be worshipping [email protected]. elsewhere, a happy and health new year to you and yours! Rose Valentine
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Congregational News of Note
Mazel Tov to Best Wishes to JUDY & KEN ABEND CAROL & MARK COHEN JACKIE & PAUL on their 50th Wedding on the wedding of their AVONDOGLIO Anniversary daughter, Beth Ann, on their move to Florida. to Giovani Flores They will be missed! DAVID & DEBRA HOROWITZ DAVID & KAREN SHATZ ROSE VALENTINE on the graduation of their on the birth of their as she recuperates from son Laurence (LJ) grandson, surgery from Millburn High School. Gabriel Philip Sultan, LJ will be attending the and granddaughter, University of Michigan in Kaya Tori Shatz Condolences to the fall. Proud grandma is Sylvia DR. LEE GARDNER ARTHUR COHEN on the Horowitz; proud aunts are on the marriage of her passing of his wife, Barbara Sheri Jay & Lisa Horowitz grandson Cohen
HELYN & MEL BENJAMIN on the engagement of their granddaughter Please Join One of Julia Benjamin Our Committees! to Michael McLean As we begin a new year, various committees are being formed. They are the backbone of our congregation. Here a few committees that could use your involvement and Sisterhood ideas. Please contact Rose at 973-632-0913 to get more Break-The-Fast information. 5777 Saturday morning Kiddishes at the JCC of LBI Torah Readers/Haftorah Chanters following Mincha & N’eilah Set up for Holidays on Yom Kippur, Membership - 55 & Over Communities Wednesday evening, Fundraising October 12, 2016 Programs Sisterhood Watch for more info Men’s Club – in formation from the Sisterhood! Web-Site Design
9 Volume 10 / Issue 1 Welcome New Members! We are happy to announce the following new members and welcome them into our JCC family Howard & Joanne Babbit Cyrus Golsaz, Marc & Ruthellen Rubin Please add them to your Membership Directory: HOWARD & JOANNE CYRUS GOLSAZ MARC & RUTHELLEN BABBIT 900 Barnegat Blvd. N 1603 RUBIN 5 Norwalk Lane Barnegat, NJ 08005 13 Seaview Dr. No, Barnegat, NJ 08005 6 Crestwood Pl. Loveladies, NJ 08008 (609) 312-7439 Great Neck, NY 11024 100 W. 57th St., Apt. 20 D C=(215) 962-1858 Howard C=(908) 346-3866 New York, NY 10019 C=(215) 962-3688 Joanne [email protected] C=(609) 731-6585 Marc [email protected] C=(215) 378-6698 Ruthellen [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY CHANGES AND ADDITIONS Please contact the office if any portion of your Directory listing needs to be corrected or added to.
Children’s Rabbis Garden Becomes a Reality Dedication Scheduled for Sunday, September 11th
The Rabbis Garden, the project of students of the JCC of LBI Hebrew School -- past and present -- has become a reality under the leadership of Hebrew School Director Lynn Berkowitz. The bench was the gift of Marcia Nelson and Family in honor of her husband and their father and grandfather, Dr. Mortimer Nelson. Flowers and planters were the gift of Maxine Paris. The pergola is being funded by students’ donations. On Sunday, September 11, prior to the Religious School’s Open House, the Garden will be dedicated to the JCC of LBI’s rabbis --- past, present, and future. 10 Volume 10 / Issue 1 In Sisterhood News... This is an article written by Rochelle Spencer, which I feel captures the essence of our Sisterhood: Through the influence and suggestion of my dear friend, Vivian Fitts Z”L, I have embraced the position of Corresponding Secretary of the JCC pf LBI Sisterhood. This position is important because I feel it is necessary to acknowledge those who offer of themselves to add and enhance the JCC community. I cannot imagine not belonging to the Sisterhood. Over the years, I have met many wonderful, strong, compassionate people. Because of the Sisterhood, I have forged many beautiful friendships. With each of these I have memories that make me laugh, make me cry, and make me cry from laughter. The Sisterhood is a bond that has influenced me, and I hope that I have influenced the Sisterhood as well. It’s testimonies like this that made Carole, Lexa and me take the Sisterhood helm on June 2, knowing that we not only owed it to Vivian to keep the Sisterhood afloat, but that the rest of you “Sisters” would also be by our side. Give a group of ladies a challenge and great things happen! Although we didn’t have quite as many events as in past summers, what we did have were great successes, and that’s because of you! There is nothing more important that the wonderful volunteers who give from the heart, and we thank you all who help make the Sisterhood successful. As we move forward toward 5777, we look forward to working with all of our sisters and brothers for new and wonderful events to come! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and sweet new year -- Shana Tova Umetuka -- Shalom -- Jody, Carole & Lexa
The JCC of LBI and The Jewish Federation of Ocean County invite you to an exciting and unique evening of ISRAELI CUISINE AND CONVERSATION A TASTE OF ISRAEL Cocktails, Cooking, Dinner and Dessert Presented by Puzzle Israel Sunday, September 11 5:00 PM at the home of RSVP by September 1 Janet & Howard Cohen Call the JCC of LBI at 42 Hideaway Drive 609-492-4090 Beach Haven Park, NJ or email [email protected] Donation of $118.00 per person Limited Space Available Funds raised will be designated to bring as Jewish Family Children's Services Professional to Southern Ocean County Event Chairs: Arlene & Fred Schragger for counseling sessions. 11 Volume 10 / Issue 1 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions In Memory: Susan Klehr, Susan Fannie Bzezensky by Angela Dicicco by Bernard Diamond by Jacobson &Michael Julius Barron Virginia D. Arlene Frumkin Golden, Debbie William Ginsburg by Josephson Shirley Teplitsky by Ginsberg, Angelakis Norma Hochman Cecile E. Kessler by Alan & Robin Kanis Family Foundation, Rose Eisenstein by Henry Kessler Joseph Goldstein by Phyllis & Allen Barbara C. Marcus Burt Schwait by Toby Helen Gross Pinsky, Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Stokes by Dr. Schwait Max Strassman by Perkins, David P. Steven Hartman Betty Jonas by Andy Selma Troum Montgomery, Susan Harry Weiner by Ina Jonas Jesse Halpern by W. Catherwood, Morgenthal Joseph Notterman by Deborah Dobrow Kathryn & Michael Ada Weiner Lepene by Daniel Notterman Lena Sobelsky by Leech, Roger & Ina Morgenthal Rosalind Mularz by Stuart Pepose Nedra Richards, Beatrice Busch by Brenda Black George Sesso by Elizabeth Doree, Phyllis Busch Jennie Oxfeld by Barbara Sesso Conner Strong & Molly Lang by Stephan Sanford Oxfeld Betty Goldstein by Buckelew, Lang David Srager by James Helen Gross Marciene & Edward Liebowitz by J. Shrager Florrie Levinson by Herman Mattleman Janet Barrish Jack Blecher by Stacie Anne Lewis Milton Britz by Jay Eldon Dondershine by Podos Dorothy Petchenik by Britz Debra Schweighardt Milton Weinstein by Barbara Berman Harry Jacobson by Max Dreyfus by Elyse Pepose Joan Podos by Kenneth Bentley Gubar Edward Dreyfus Sylvia Davis by Arthur Podos Charlotte Rosenberg Rose Albert by Polly Davis Pauline Hurwitz by Irv by Linda Silverman Fischer Victor Zinn by Diane Hurwitz Max Silverman by Clara Waxman by Tucker Benjamin Einhorn by Linda Silverman Shelly Weisfeld Leslie Barrish by Dr. Harold & Judith Isadore Shrensel by Irving Hirschfeld by Bernard Barrish Einhorn Kem & Rochelle Mark Hirschfeld Arthur E. Goldman by Barbara Cohen by Spencer Shirley Rose by Renee Gloria P. Goldman Harold & Judith Marlene Kaufman by Hirschfeld Tillie Schoenberger by Einhorn, Tiger & Diane Tucker Frank Fink by Linda Anne Lewis Millie Wolpert, Sherwood Babst by Marr Ida Grossman by Perry & Donna Michael Babst Rudi Cohen by Hedda Murry Opatosky Golkin, Carole Herman Kaufman by Chairnoff Jack Tanenbaum by Nunberg, Ceisler Bunny Kaufman Rose Albert by Polly Lynn Levitt Media & Issue Phyllis Klinghoffer by Fischer Miriam Levitt by Advocacy, Fred A. Ellen & Sandy Herb Josephson by Jeri Robert Levitt Shabel, Mr. & Mrs. Oxfeld Riffle Blanche Kugel by David Resnek by Louis Alexander by Barbara Epstein Harold Honickman, Fran Shapiro by Karen Cherins Marilyn Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Margie & Joseph Judith Ann Kessler by Anne Einhorn by A. Honickman, Spindel Capital Management Etta Kessler Harold & Judith David Hochman by Enterprises, Inc., David H. Klaiman by Einhorn Martin Hochman Herman & Helen Carolyn Racusin Sam Glasser by Murry Pearl Pepose by Stuart Fala, Lisa & Tim Tillie Balbresky by Opatosky Pepose Klein, Karen Judith Papier Jay Max Starr, MD by Gertrude Gondelman Daroff, Max M. Sidney Weinman by Paul Starr by Steven Berger, Leonard & Zee Jay Greenspan Dr. Mark Farin by Gondelman Harold Farin Sophie Cohen by Ted 12 Cohen Continued on Page 13 Volume 10 / Issue 1 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions
Continued from page 12 Congratulations to Jody Thank You to Lynn Jacqueline Printz & Get Well: Rifkin Brusilow on the Berkowitz in appreciation Robert Finkel Marcia Nelson by Judy graduation of her son, of your help for the poetry Jacob & Mary Pleeter Smith & Howard Thatcher by Carole reading on 7/31/2016 at Tomar, Judy & Ken Nunberg the JCC by Richard Tree of Life: Abend, Mimi Bloom, Congratulations to Judy & Pat Morgan A gold leaf on the Tree of Helyn & Mel Smith & Howard Tomar Thank You to Lynn Life in honor of Beth and Benjamin, Judith & on the birth of their Berkowitz for arranging the Giovani’s wedding by Don Pripstein, Paula grandson, Connor Kiddush for our grandson’s Beth’s parents, Mark & Howard Hait by Judy & Ken Aufruf and each week and Carol Cohen Ken Abend by Judy Abend by Don & Judith A gold leaf on the Tree of Smith & Howard Thank you to Dr. Phyllis Pripstein Tomar, Judith & Don Cohen for her kindness by Best Wishes to Paul & Life in honor of Don Pripstein Rose & Rudy Jackie Avondoglio -- we Pripstein’s JCC of LBI Rose Valentine by Valentine will miss you by Paula & Presidency from 2008 to Marilyn Alexander, Thank you to Lynn Howard Hait 2016 by Richard Carole Nunberg, Berkowitz, Rabbi Jay, Don & Patricia Morgan, Judy & Ken Abend, Pripstein & Office Staff for Rabbi’s Lynn Berkowitz, Jeri & Ben Riffle, their help with the New Discretionary Fund: Sherry & Howard Millie & Tiger Member Shabbat by Judy Nelson & James Donovan Fruchterman, Barry Wolpert, Judy Smith JoAnn Ramer & & Renee Goldman, & Howard Tomar, Helen Gross Anna & Andrew Judith & Don Happy 60th Anniversary to Bruton Jeri & Ben Riffle, Ina Pripstein, Rhena & Charles & Barbara Hirsh Gerry Schneeberg & Arnie Galer, Steve Kelsen, Leslie by Roree & Peter Greenbriar Oceanaire Paula & Howard Dinkfelt , Mimi Iris-Williams & Israeli Heritage Club Hait, Carole Bloom, JoAnn Family Don & Judith Pripstein Nunberg, Stuart Ramer & Oded A Big Thank You to Lynn – Grandson’s Aufruf & Elyse Pepose, Rose Cohen, Chuck & Berkowitz by Rosemary & Robert & Rudy Valentine Martha Schleifer, Judy Smith & Steinbaum Nona Levin Abrams, Howard Tomar Lee Gardner, M.D. in Education Fund: Jackie & Paul Thank You to Lynn honor of her son, Steven & Sherry Avondoglio, Eileen Berkowitz by Jeri Riffle Andrew’s marriage Tammara Powitz, Helyn & Congratulations to David on July 31st Mel Benjamin, & Karen Shatz on the birth General Shelley Kreiger, of their grandson by Kol Hakavod Fund: Ronnie & Alvin Fund: Paula & Howard Sherry & Howard Dr. Seymour & Susan Hait Fruchterman Konner Happy 80th Birthday to Gorelick Rabbi’s Garden: Sue Rubinfeld In Honor: Norman Shapiro by Butchie & Stephanie Congratulations to Arnold Jackie & Paul Mark & Carol Cohen Krill Dennis & Audrey Sarf & Eileen Buznitsky on Avondoglio, Margie Sydney and Sam their grandchildrens’ & Joseph Spindel Gottesman Harriet & Murray graduation by Ken & Happy 50th Anniversary to Sklar – Aliyah Judy Abend Ken & Judy Abend Kiddush Sponsor: Meryl & Leon Lissek Congratulations to Lori & by Jackie & Paul Barry & Jane Freeman Ben & Phyllis Frankel Mickey Sherry on the birth Avondoglio, Paula & Don & Judith Pripstein Dale & Richard of their first grandchild, Howard Hait Dr. Michael & Julie Emerson Andrew by In honor of the birth of Sonenklare - Aliyah Lippman Dr. Michael & Nancy Carole Nunberg, Phoenix Lev, great nephew Dr. Steven & Rhena Judy & Ken Abend of Carole Nunberg by Lori Kelsen Horowitz Congratulations to Jeri & Mickey Sherry Riffle on her new position by Carole Nunberg 13 Volume 10 / Issue 1 Candle Lighting Times Sponsor a Kiddush During the Sukkoth Holiday 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, from Monday, October 17, through Tuesday, October 18, Shabbat please contact Rose at 973-632-0913 or Lynn at Friday, September 2 - 7:07pm 609-709-3160. Friday, September 9 - 6:55pm The Rabbi Writes -- Friday, September 16 - 6:43pm Continued from Page 2 Friday, September 23 - 6:31pm are, and the world is not as bad as you think it is” (Cited in Telushkin, A Code of Jewish Friday, September 30 - 6:20pm Ethics, v. 1, p. 83). Friday, October 7 - 6:08pm Our Rabbis recognized that we do not always Friday, October 14 - 5:57pm have an easy time remembering to be kind to Friday, October 21 - 5:47pm others. To battle this, they taught that the Friday, October 28 - 5:38pm world will be saved by a Messiah, but that we will not know who the Messiah is until after the fact. Indeed, anyone we meet might be the Erev Rosh Hashanah Messiah. Our Tradition, therefore, tells us to view each person with whom we come in Sunday, October 2 - 6:16pm contact with as if that person were the Rosh Hashanah Messiah.
Monday, October 3 - 7:23pm We are created in the Divine Image. Inasmuch Erev Yom Kippur as God exhibits great Love, we each have the Tuesday, October 11 - 6:02pm capacity for great love and great kindness. This year, take this attribute and highlight it. Erev Sukkoth Show yourself love and kindness and then Sunday, October 16 - 5:54pm look at each person you meet as an opportunity for you to spread love and Sukkoth kindness to the world around us.
Monday, October 17 - 7:01pm May this be a year of growth, a year of Shmini Atzeret renewal, a year of health, a year of fulfillment, Monday, October 24 - 6:51pm and a year of kindness. Simchat Torah L’Shanah Tova U'metukah Tikateivu (May Tuesday, October 25 - 6:50pm you be inscribed for a good and sweet new year). – Rabbi Michael S. Jay 14 Volume 10 / Issue 1 Donation/Support Opportunities Prayerbooks, Pavers, Morris L. Shapiro and Tree of Life Leaves Endowment Fund These may be donated in honor of events, family, or friends, or in All organizations should have a memory of loved ones. Yahrzeit Plaques may be added to our substantial endowment fund to insure Yahrzeit Board in the JCC of LBI Sanctuary. The prices, including their continuation. Except for dire engraving, are as follows: emergencies, the principal amounts in the fund cannot be used to run the BOOKS: High Holiday prayerbook $72 organization. Interest earned from the Eitz Chayim Chumash $120 account may be used. As previously announced, Herb and Selma Shapiro YAHRZEIT PLAQUES: 1st plaque $250 have created a JCC Endowment Fund Additional plaques to honor Herb's father. It will be known purchased at the same time $225 as "The Morris L. Shapiro Endowment Reserved $75 Fund at the JCC of LBI." The Shapiros have generously pledged a total of TREE of LIFE: Bronze Leaf $90 $50,000 to fund this. While initially Silver Leaf $126 established by the Shapiros, anyone may Gold Leaf $180 contribute to this important fund. Please join Herb and Selma in PAVERS: 4” X 8” brick $150 helping to assure the continuity of our 12” X 12” brick $500 JCC of LBI and our ability to continue providing a full-service congregation that serves the Jewish people of the TD BANK Affinity Program area. All members are encouraged to TD Bank has a program offering an easy way for help this important effort by contributing to this Fund. non-profit organizations to raise additional money. The bank Your gift to the fund can be sent will make an annual contribution to us based on the number to the JCC of LBI office. Please mark of members with accounts there. Here is an opportunity to your check accordingly. raise additional dollars each year with no out-of-pocket cost from any of us. All we have to do is have our members let the bank know that they are JCC participants. The Bank will do the rest. Your privacy continues as is. The Bank will not divulge any individual member’s information to the JCC of LBI or anyone else. Please call your TD Bank office and let them know that you are a JCC participant. Please register all of your personal accounts as well as your business checking accounts -- and please do it now, so that the Affinity Program for the JCC of LBI can commence.
15 Volume 10 / Issue 1 YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES
An asterisk signifies a 9 Ethel Kates* memorial plaque in the 9 Elsie Lox May the souls of the dearly JCC of LBI sanctuary. 9 Rose Luterman departed be bound up in the Rabbi to read on 9 James Patrician Friday, September 2 9 Morris Steinberg 10 Billie Snyder bonds of eternal life. AV 11 Mindy Greenbaum 30 Blanche Kugel 11 Philip Nelson 22 Pauline Cramer 7 Leon Segal 30 Reneta Prebluda 12 Gertrude Ettman 22 Beatrice Ferber* 7 Dorothy Sherry* 30 Richard Tucker* 12 Anne Mllstein* 22 Eli Golden* 8 Helaine Bennett 30 Ben Ungar 12 Stephen Zelin 22 Paula Polishook 8 Zena Josephson* 30 Martin Weiner 13 Hannah Kagel 22 Betty Pomerantz 8 Michael Norman ELUL 13 Alvin Smolker 23 Jeffrey Chairnoff Kreiger* 1 Donald Churgin 23 Jack Estes 8 Leo Slomovitz 1 Frances Horenstein* Rabbi to read on 23 Charles Kaplan 9 Stuart Elkind 1 Gertrude Rosenbloom Friday, September 16 23 Alan Kronenberg 1 Frances Shapiro* 10 Jill Sisenwine Berger 14 Seymour 23 Belle Meisler 10 Arther Landau 1 Jack Tanenbaum Fruchterman* 24 Julia Herman* 2 Robert Goldman* 14 William Meisler 24 Jimmy Kagel 10 Bertha Landau 2 Molla Plon 14 Max Ungar 24 Jack Lang 10 Philip Millstein* 2 Stanley Schlossman 15 Charles Alexander 24 Sonia P. Zelkowicz 10 Karl Rebarber 2 Alfonso Soto 15 Regina Kalmuk 25 Sadie Bodanji 10 Hannah Resnek 3 Miriam Levitt Millstein* 25 Martha Horowitz 11 Freda Black 3 Ike Saul Shapiro 15 Milton Schiff 26 John E. Frankfurt* 11 Sara Jacob Fink* 4 Sarah Finkel 15 Felice Stein 26 Sarah Kirsh 11 Arthur Petter 5 Peter Friedman* 15 Bessie Steinberg 27 Rose Danon Continued on Page 17 5 Leslie Levine 15 Jack Streich 27 Kyle Frand 16 Doris Block 27 Hilda Kelsen Rabbi to read on 16 David Gaulton Friday, September 9 16 Klara Newman* Rabbi to read on 7 Shirley Pollack 16 Mary Pokras Friday, September 30 YAHRZEIT 7 Gertrude Sanders 17 Harriett Kravetz 28 Lucille Jerome 8 Louis Abromovitz 17 Lizette Harnick 28 Esther Martin* PLAQUES 8 Harold Cohn Miller 28 Yetta Zimmer Individual plaques 8 George Katz 18 Raymond Berman 29 Gussie Ungar may be purchased 9 Rae Hochman 18 Harry Bernstein TISHREI in memory of a loved one. 18 Naomi Chilton 1 Barbara Goldstein 18 Stephan Gubar* 2 Abram Plon The price of a plaque is It is 18 Richard Kaplan 3 Frieda Baker $250. customary 18 Michael Kolb 3 Howard Brody 18 Clara Robinson 3 Katie Shrensel* Additional plaques to make 18 Israel Segal 3 Muriel Nelson Stein ordered at the same time 19 Gertrude Lebovitz 3 Ann Taub are $225 each. a donation to 19 Solomon Opatosky 4 Herbert Klosk 19 Henry Pacharz* A reserved plaque can be the 4 Martin Reiff* purchased for $75. 19 Dora Price 4 Morris Trieber* synagogue 20 Morris Shapiro 5 Irma Golden* This plaque will be installed 5 Henry Levitt to honor now and Rabbi to read on 5 Muriel Powitz* the memory Friday, September 23 reserves that spot for future 21 Lillian Cofsky Rabbi to read on use. of a 21 Willy Hupert Friday, October 7 loved one. 21 Harrie Kronenberg 6 Isadore Brecher Call the Office to get the 21 William Seidler 7 Helen Koseff* proper forms -- 22 David Corson 609-492-4090
16 Volume 10 / Issue 1 YAHRZEIT In Memory of OBSERVANCES Vivian Fitts The JCC of LBI and its Sisterhood have lost their Continued from Page 16 24 Stanley Bloom true Woman of Valor, 11 Beatrice Smith* 24 Leonard Einhorn Vivian Fitts, who passed away in March after a 12 Madeliene Margolis 24 Esther Gottlieb brief illness. 12 Dina Singer 24 Lessie Markowitz* 12 Belle Wolpert 24 Shirley Morgan The Sisterhood acknowledges donations made in 24 Bessie Okner Vivian’s memory by the following: Rabbi to read on 25 Abe Hirschorn* Friday, October 14 25 Andrew Rothschild Gloria Canter 13 Morris Freeman 25 Irene Schiff Claire and Sean Coleman 13 Betty Pacharz 25 Henry Schragger 13 Fanny Troum* 26 Olly Alexander* 14 Henry Gaulton 27 Samuel Finkel 14 Rose Kincus 28 Irving Kern Please Help Make 14 Clarence Rosenberg 28 Yetta Miller a Minyan! 15 Rose Britz* An important obligation that a congregation 15 Abraham Greenspan Rabbi to read on has to its members is providing a minyan in times of 15 Ruth Srager Friday, October 28 Yahrzeit or Shiva. The JCC has been pretty good 16 Beulah Gubar* 29 Clara P. Kahn 16 Dora Kaplan 29 Harold Leon Levy* about this, but we must try to do better. Minyans are 16 Alfred Krechovitz 29 Irene Pepis sometimes needed at the JCC, or at Shiva homes 16 Bea Mendlow* 29 Robert Williams on LBI or the mainland. We have prepared a list of 17 Lena Greenwald* 30 Florence Brounstein names, along with telephone numbers and email 17 Elaine Hirsch* 30 Goldie Gorelick* addresses of those that agree to being called 18 Mildred Berman 30 Goldie Perlman* periodically to perform this mitzvah. There is no 18 Selma Blacker* 30 Morris Saden obligation to attend each time called, but we hope 18 Daniel Glass HESHVAN you will participate periodically. The more volunteers 18 Ethel Tarlow 1 Ronald Dalin we have, the less time each will have to be called. 19 Bertrand Berman 1 Ellen Rosen Field Harris Weisel has agreed to be our Minyan 19 Doris Farin* 1 Joseph Rosenthal Coordinator. He will contact people by phone or 19 Lynn Kamler Levi* 2 Eric M. Kahn email when necessary. 19 Pauline Sherman 3 Lorraine Baratt Please let the Office know if we can add your 3 Rochelle Zelkowicz Rabbi to read on name or names to this list. As an egalitarian Friday, October 21 congregation, we are interested in males and 20 Samuel Hoffman females. Volunteers that are in the area all year, or 21 Milton Seavey only in the summer are needed. Consider this like a 21 Casper Ungar* bank account- having a sufficient number of names 22 Lawrence Fried available helps assure that a minyan can be 23 Rose Goldstein* provided when needed by you. 23 Lenore Traster* Don’t delay. BE A MINYANAIRE. Help perform this mitzvah by contacting the JCC of LBI Office now at (609)492-4090 or jccofl[email protected].
17 Volume 10 / Issue 1 JCC of lBI Board Meeting Summaries Summary of the Board Meeting on June 14, 2016 ATTENDANCE: L. Berkowitz, J. Brusilow, H. Farin, S. Fruchterman, A. Galer, B. Goldman, P. Hait,, R. Morgan, S. Pepose, D. Pripstein, J. Riffle, F. Schragger, K. Schwing, Rabbi Jay*, C. Moss*, C. Nunberg*. (*Denotes by phone) • The Rabbi reported that Shavuot Services were very well attended. Decided to continue Torah study on Saturdays at 9 am thru the summer, with Shabbat Service following at 10. He will also have a Friday morning study group, Havdallah, and Daven on Beach Sunday mornings. With other clergy, he will participate in the Blessing of the Fleet on June 19. • 50/50 Raffle tickets have been printed and will be distributed in July. • Motion approved to advance monies to complete Rabbi’s Garden. • The Executive Board recommended 2 proposals. After some discussion on each, both were approved unanimously. One was to appoint Jeri Riffle as Executive Director, effective immediately. The other was to increase dues to $500/yr for families and $250/yr for single members. This will be effective for 2017 year. • B. Goldman discussed plans for the Gershwin evening on July 24. He has committees working on various aspects for the evening, and the Bank has approved us to accept payment by credit cards. • L. Berkowitz reported that both Bazaars are sold out. • J. Riffle stated that all scholarships have been awarded. • S. Fruchterman reported that several baby namings and B’nai Mitzvahs have been scheduled. • R. Valentine reported that we now have 47 people on our Text Alert program. Also that this is the 3rd of our 3 year Kol Hakavod program, and we still must decide if we want to continue it. • J. Brusilow reported that Sisterhood is planning the Welcome Back Brunch. She also reported that Lexa Merson- Koel has agreed to serve as co-president with C. Nunberg and Brusilow.
Summary of the Board Meeting on July 19, 2016 ATTENDANCE: L. Berkowitz, J. Brusilow, H.Farin, S. Fruchterman, A. Galer, B. Goldman, P. Hait, Rabbi Jay, R. Morgan, C. Moss, C. Nunberg, D. Pripstein, J. Riffle, and K. Schwing. • The Rabbi’s message highlighted the need to ‘keep your eyes and ears open to the feelings of others.’ • The Rabbi reported on several community meetings he attended, and on some upcoming activities at our JCC. • There were about 150 at our Beach service last week. Gift bags were given as people left. A discussion was held about continuing this practice, and the consensus was to continue. • J. Riffle reported that her new job is taking a few hours almost every day, and that things are going well. • R. Morgan stated that the Finance Committee is reviewing records to see how sound our budget looks. This will help in preparing future budgets. • H. Farin reported on his Sisterhood audit. Good internal controls are in place. • The slate for August elections was presented as follows: President- Rose Valentine; 1st Vice President- Barry Goldman; 2nd Vice President- Arnold Galer; Treasurer- Lynn Berkowitz; Secretary- Paula Hait; Trustees for a two year term: Sherry Fruchterman, Carole Nunberg, Stuart Pepose, and David Shatz; Trustees for a one year term: Mark Cohen, Jon Lombardi, Phyllis Sisenwine, and Kem Spencer. The slate was approved unanimously. • C. Moss presented the recommendation of Constitution Committee to immediately amend our Constitution to reflect that our Executive Board consist of President, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and Immediate Past President as ex officio member. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously. • Under new business the Board approved the purchase of 12 folding chairs and a new refrigerator for the Condo. • Also discussed was a proposal to convert the South Classroom into a dual Office for use by the Rabbi and by the Executive Director. A complete proposal should be presented at the next Board meeting. • C. Moss stated that his committee is reviewing all aspects of our constitution and will periodically report on suggested changes to be voted at our 2017 annual meeting. • B. Goldman reported on the upcoming Gershwin Concert. While we are in the Black, ticket sales have been disappointing. He also reported on 2 films we will present. • S. Fruchterman reported that she is working on plaques to contain previous contributions made while we were in old building, a new wall cabinet for the Office, and a new table to hold yarmulkas and Shabbat Tidings. • L. Berkowitz stated that our July Bazaar was a huge success for the vendors, but sales of shoes and linens by JCC was way below past years. • J. Brusilow reported that Sisterhood had a successful Bazaar. • C. Nunberg stated that Sisterhood purchased a new computer for the office, and plans to purchase new talesim for the synagogue.
18 Volume 10 / Issue 1 Documentary Film --- Beneath the Helmet Story of Five Israeli Soldiers
Monday, September 12 at 7pm JCC of LBI For more information, call 609-492-4090
Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front is a coming-of-age story which follows the journey of five Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army to defend their country. At the age of eighteen, away from their homes, family and friends, they undergo a demanding, inspiring journey, revealing the core of who they are and who they want to be.
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