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BULLETINJEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of LONG BEACH ISLAND

L’Shanah Tova TikatevuFrom the Board of Trustees of the

Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island...

Inside this issue....2 More Documentaries........650/50 Raffle.......................6B’Not Mitzvah...................11Board Meeting Summaries.14Break-The-Fast Info............5Candle Lighting Times.......10Congregaional Meeting/ New Board Members..8Congregational News of Note.........................8Davening on the Beach.........7Donation/Support Opportunities..........11Drop-In Havdallah..............7Executive Director’s Report..4From the Heart...................3Generous Contributions.......9High Holiday Schedule.........5Kol HaKavod......................7Men’s Club Meeting...........13Sisterhood Happenings......10Sisterhood September Book Group.......................7Words from the Rabbi.........2Yahrzeits.....................12-13

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!

High Holiday Tickets

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Words from the Rabbi...

Rabbi Michael Jay

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 turnsto 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. 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?”  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?

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[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?

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From the Heart...

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERof LONG BEACH ISLAND

2411 Long Beach BoulevardSpray Beach, NJ 08008Phone: 609-492-4090

Fax: 609-492-7550Office Hours:

Monday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pmTuesday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pmThursday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pmWebsite: http://www.jccoflbi.org

Email: jccoflbi@gmail.comRabbi……..…………........….Michael JayPresident……...….......….Rose Valentine1st Vice President........…Barry Goldman2nd Vice President...............Arnie GalerTreasurer…………....…..Lynn BerkowitzSecretary………..........…......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 SpencerSisterhood Representative -

Jody Rifkin-BrusilowExecutive Director........................Jeri RiffleOffice Manager.................... Leslie DinkfeltComputer Admin….…........Marcie DeutschEditor..........................................Paula Hait

Rose ValentinePresident of the JCC of LBI

Let’s Love, Not HateThe 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

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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

Executive Director’s Report

L’Shanah Tova!

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HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES—2017 / 5778 Selichot - Saturday, September 16th at 7:30pm

Erev Rosh Hashanah - Wednesday, September 20th at 7:30pmFirst 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 9amTashlich at Spray Beach Yacht Club immediately following service

Shabbat Shuva - Friday, September 22nd at 8pmShabbat Shuva - Saturday, September 23rd at 10am

Kol Nidre - Friday, September 29th at 6pmYom 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 7:30pmFirst Day Succoth - Thursday, October 5th at 9:30amSecond Day Succoth - Friday, October 6th at 9:30am

Shemini Atzeret (including Yizkor) - Thursday, October 12th at 9:30amErev Simchat Torah - Thursday, October 12th at 6pm

Simchat Torah - Friday, October 13th at 9:30am

Break The-FastThe 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 609-410-7649

$20 per person by September 20th / $25 per person after September 20.

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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!

2017 Office HoursThe 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.

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 08008

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 TICKETSSTILLAVAILABLE

High HolidayPrayerbooks

! There are still some High HolidayPrayerbooks and Chumashim available tobe 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.

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.

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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

Davening on the Beach

will continue through Sunday, September

17th at 9amJoin Rabbi Jay on the

beach at 24th Street in Spray

Beach -- weather permitting.

ACME & Shop RiteScrip AvailableWe now have scrip available from ACME as well as ShopRite. You can help the JCC of LBI earn free money byusing these $25 gift cards when you shop at these stores.

Scrip is now available at the JCC office and in Barnegat with Jeri Riffle (609-290-9135).

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.

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 2017. 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 todownload the Kol HaKavod form:https://jccoflbi.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/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

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Congregational News of NoteMazel Tov to Get Well Wishes to

Condolences toALISA MOLBERT 

& MITCHELL FREIDBERG 

on their marriage.

ELSA & EDD DREYFUSon the graduation of their

granddaughterDara Joy Moon

from the University of Connecticut

andtheir grandson

Max Moonfrom high school.

RABBI MICHAEL & SHERI JAYon their 30th Wedding

Anniversary.

JERI & BEN RIFFLEon their granddaughter,

Emilie Krill, being named 2017 Little Miss Stafford.

MARTHA & CHUCK SCHLEIFER

on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

LYNN & STAN BERMANon the birth of their

23rd great grandchild. 

MIMI BLOOMon the birth of her newgreat-grandchildren,

Negev Linnewil & Sidney Hutchen.

RHONDA & GARY DALEYon the bat mitzvah of their

daughter,JCC of LBI Religious School

student, Alexa Daley.

JACOB & MARY PLEETERon the marriage of their daughter,

Lauren, to Alex Bresner.

SELMA SHAPIRO

ANDREA SEIDLERon the loss of her husband Howard.

JAY & NINA PREMSELAARand LOUIS & JUDITH

PREMSELAARon 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.

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In Memory:Betty Goldstein by Helen GrossMax Strassman by Selma TroumJudith Ann Kessler by Etta KesslerElayne Leventhal by Karin ForemanMilton Britz by Jay BritzMichael Klein by Cookie & Jerry GomerMilka Meshulam by David MeshulamEugene Steinberg by Estelle SteinbergSidney Weinman by Zee Jay GreenspanTillie Balbresky by Judith PapierPauline Hurwitz by Irv HurwitzBeatrice Busch by Phyllis BuschDr. Mark Farin by Harold FarinAnna Bloom by Mimi BloomHerb Josephson by Jeri RiffleElizabeth Bat Joserll by Viki PashmanFannie Bzezensky by Julius BarronHerman Kaufman by Bunny, Edward & little Herman KaufmanRudi Cohen by Hedda ChairnoffClara Waxman by Shelly WeisfeldFrank Fink by Linda MarrSol Daniel Gussin by Maxine B. FreedmanAngela DiCicco by Virginia D. JosephsonDoris Morton by JoAnne LevineHarry Jacobson by Bentley GubarMax Dreyfus by Edward DreyfusBetty Jonas by Andy JonasLouis Alexander by Marilyn AlexanderHarry Weiner by Ina MorgenthalAda Weiner Lepene by Ina Morgenthal

Burt Schwait by Toby SchwaitGladys Babbitt by Howard BabbittJennie Oxfeld by Sanford Oxfeld Howard Seidler by Marilyn AlexanderNathan Stone by Mary PleeterEdward Liebowitz by Janet BarrishDavid Hochman by Martin HochmanLeslie Kaufman by Sylvia HorowitzGertrude Gondelman by Steven GondelmanPhilip Gerstenblatt by Bernard GerstenblattRobert Goldman by Barry GoldmanBlanche Kugel by Barbara EpsteinJack Tanenbum by Lynn LevittMiriam Levitt by Robert LevittNathan Dondershine by Debra SchweighardtLeslie Barrish by Dr. Bernard BarrishPaul Gendel by Sherry & Howard FruchtermanRivka Garkawe by Debbie GilmanTillie Schoenberger by Anne LewisHarold Cohn by Julie LippmannHelen & Roy Finestone by Julie & Michael LippmannSeymour Fruchterman by Howard FruchtermanEthel Kates by Deborah SmithGertrude Sanders by Myron HirschSophie Cohen by Ted CohenZachary Lieberman by Karen FinkAdam Marc Kreiger by Shelley KreigerDeborah Barsh by Horace BarshLouis Abromovitz by Nona Levin AbramsShirley Pollack by Dana Meyers

Yetta Elman by Millie WolpertSarah Finkel by Mimi BloomBillie Snyder by Dr. Robert Snyder

The Rosie Starr Memorial Fund:Sue RubinfeldLori & Daniel ShomerSherry & Mark StarrDonna & Allan StarrMarilyn AlexanderLorraine & David BlumenfieldJudy & David Berkowitz

Get Well:Selma Shapiro by Carole Nunberg

In Honor: In honor of Ben Riffle’s retirement by Miriam HolzmanIn honor of the naming of her great granddaughter, Sienna Eve Cooper, by Estelle SteinbergIn honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Sienna Eve Cooper, by Ninette & Arthur SteinbergIn honor of Sherry Fruchterman by Phyllis & Richard DittrichIn honor of Lori & Mickey Sherry’s new home by Carole NunbergIn 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 RabnerDebra & John SchweighardtRabbi Edward J. Sukol, The ShulRenee & 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 FamiliesIn 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 FundSue RubinfeldSherry & Steven TammaraTrudie & Roger BacharachSherry & Mark StarrDonna & Allan StarrBen & Phyllis FrankelRichard MorganMyron Hirsch

Generous Contributions

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Candle Lighting Times

ShabbatFriday, September 1 - 7:09pmFriday, September 8 - 6:57pmFriday, September 15 - 6:46pmFriday, September 22 - 6:34pmFriday, September 29 - 6:23pm

Friday, October 6 - 6:12pmFriday, October 13 - 6:01pmFriday, October 20 - 5:51pmFriday, October 27 - 5:41pm

Erev Rosh HashanahWednesday, September 20 - 6:38pm

Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 21 - 7:44pm

Erev Yom KippurFriday, September 29 - 6:23pm

Erev SukkothMonday, October 4 - 6:!5pm

SukkothTuesday, October 5 - 7:21pm

Shmini AtzeretWednesday, October 11 - 6:04pm

Simchat TorahThursday, October 12 - 7:10pm

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, gently-used athletic shoes, casual shoes, dress shoes, work boots, soccer cleats, sandals, heels flats

or loafers.

Recycle - It feels good to help others!!

Sisterhood HappeningsWhat 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.

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 MersonCo-Presidents, JCC of LBI Sisterhood

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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

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 $150 12” X 12” brick $500Morris L. Shapiro

Endowment Fund All organizations should have asubstantial 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 theaccount may be used. As previouslyannounced, 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 congregationthat 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.

Mazel Tov!

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.

Belena B’Not Mitzvahon September 16th

Jocelyn and Carly Belena

WINTER ADDRESSPlease let the JCC of LBI office

know when you havechanged to your winter address so that the JCC information can

be properly provided to you.

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YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES

It is customary

to make a donation to

the synagogue

to honor the memory

of a loved one.

May the souls of the dearly departed be bound up in the

bonds of eternal life.

An asterisk signifies a memorial plaque in the JCC of LBI sanctuary.

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 --

609-492-4090

ELUL

Rabbi to read on Friday, September 111 Mindy Greenbaum11 Philip Nelson12 Gertrude Ettman12 Anne Millstein*12 Stephen Zelin13 Hannah Kagel13 Alvin Smolker14 Seymour Fruchterman*14 William Meisler14 Max Ungar15 Charles Alexander15 Reginia Kalmuk Millstein*15 Milton Schiff15 Felice Stein15 Bessie Steinberg15 Jack Streich16 Doris Block16 David Gaulton16 Zachary Lieberman16 Klara Newman*16 Mary Pokras

17 Harriett Kravetz

17 Lizette Harnick Miller

Rabbi to read on Friday, September 818 Raymond Berman18 Harry Bernstein18 Naomi Chilton18 Stephan Gubar*18 Richard Kaplan18 Michael Kolb18 Clara Robinson18 Israel Segal19 Gertrude Lebovitz19 Solomon Opatosky19 Henry Pacharz*19 Dora Price20 Morris Shapiro21 Lillian Cofsky21 Willy Hupert21 Harrie Kronenberg21 William Seidler22 David Corson22 Pauline Ellis Cramer22 Beatrice Ferber*22 Eli Golden*22 Paula Polishook22 Betty Pomerantz23 Jeffrey Chairnoff23 Jack Estes23 Charles Kaplan23 Alan Kronenberg23 Belle Meisler24 Julia Herman*24 Jimmy Kagel24 Jack Lang

Rabbi to read on Friday, September 1525 Sadie Bodanji25 Martha Horowitz26 John E. Frankfurt*26 Sarah Kirsh27 Rose Danon27 Kyle Frand27 Hilda Kelsen28 Lucille Jerome28 Esther Martin*28 Yetta Zimmer29 Gussie Ungar

TISHREI

1 Barbara Goldstein1 Elizabeth Greene2 Abram Plon

Rabbi to read on Friday, September 223 Frieda Baker3 Howard Brody3 Katie Shrensel*3 Muriel Nelson Stein3 Ann Taub4 Herbert Klosk4 Martin Reiff*4 Morris Trieber*5 Irma Golden*5 Henry Levitt5 Muriel Powitz*6 Isadore Brecher7 Helen Koseff*7 Leon Segal7 Dorothy Sherry*7 Ida Steinberg8 Helaine Bennett8 Zena Josephson*8 Michael Norman Kreiger*8 Leo Slomovitz

Rabbi to read on Friday, September 2910 Jill Sisenwine Berger10 Arthur Landau10 Bertha Landau10 Philip Millstein*10 Karl Rebarber10 Hannah Resnek11 Freda Black11 Sara Jackobs Fink*11 Arthur Petter11 Beatrice Smith*

12 Madeliene Margolis12 Dina Singer12 Belle Wolpert13 Morris Freeman13 Betty Pacharz13 Fanny Troum*14 Henry Gaulton14 Rose Kincus14 Clarence Rosenberg15 Rose Britz*15 Abraham Greenspan15 Ruth Srager16 Beulah Gubar*16 Dora Kaplan16 Alfred Krechovitz*16 Bea Mendlow*

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YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES

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 email 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 email 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)492-4090 or jccoflbi@gmail.com.

Continued from Page 16Rabbi to read on Friday, October 617 Lena Greenwald*17 Elaine Hirsch*18 Mildred Berman18 Selma Blacker*18 Daniel Glass18 Ethel Tarlow19 Bertrand Berman19 Doris Farin*19 Lynn Kamler Levi*19 Pauline Sherman20 Samuel Hoffman21 Milton Seavey21 Casper Ungar*23 Judith Blumberg23 Rose Goldstein*23 Marcia Nelson*23 Lenore Traster*

Rabbi to read on Friday, October 1324 Stanley Bloom24 Leonard Einhorn24 Lessie Markowitz*24 Shirley Morgan24 Bessie Okner25 Abe Hirschorn*25 Andrew Rothschild25 Irene Schiff25 Henry Schragger26 Olly Alexander*27 Samuel Finkel28 Irving Kern28 Yetta Miller29 Clara P. Kahn29 Harold Leon Levy*29 Irene Pepis29 Robert Williams30 Florence Brounstein30 Thelma Butler30 Goldie Gorelick*30 Goldie Perlman*30 Morris Saden

CHESHVAN

Rabbi to read on Friday, October 201 Ronald Dalin1 Ellen Rosen Field1 Ralph Konwiser1 Joseph Rosenthal2 Eric M. Kahn2 Fanny Margent3 Lorraine Baratt4 Francis August4 Herbert Davis4 Jane Hochberger4 Ruth Maginsky4 Max Weinstein5 Rabbi Samuel Nunberg*5 Shirley Rogers5 Rose Rosenbaum5 Paul Tanenbaum6 Morris Balbresky6 Abraham Heller6 Denise Moss*7 Samuel Chairnoff7 Stephen Harvey Greenberg7 Rose Kotler7 Eva Miller

Rabbi to read on Friday, October 278 Beatrice Brody8 Philip Petter8 Marvin Schub8 Mary Sisenwine8 Anna Stuhl8 Francis Wallach8 Arthur Wichman10 Donna Greenberg10 Joseph Hirschman10 Harry Liebowitz10 Minnie Miller*11 Lillian Callet*12 Klara Myers Furman12 Herman Paris13 Shirley Fruchtman*13 Ethel Salonsky14 Albert Rutman*

JCC of LBI

Men's Club Reorganization MeetingPlease 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.

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JCC of lBI Board Meeting SummariesSummary of Board meeting June 27, 2017Attendance: 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, 2017Attendance: 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

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Board Meeting Summaries 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.

Words from the Rabbi -----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

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