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The Bulletin is going paperless for the next issue!  If you would like to receive the electronic version instead of the snail-mail version, please contact Bonnie in the JCC office:  609 492 4040 or jccoflbi@jccoflbi.org with subject bulletin.

E-Bulletin - You will need adobe reader in order to read the new bulletin online. 

 You may download it here (its free).

 

Click on the blue link to go to the E-Bulletin

November 08 - January 09 E-Bulletin is available now 

November 08 - January 09 E-Bulletin including donations

Donations List

 

Address Changes

 Please call the office (609-492-4090) or email jccoflbi@jccoflbi.org if your address is being forwarded so we can make the switch.

(if you find any link not working please send me an email at mardeu65@gmail.com)

 

     

 
WINTER PROGRAMS


NOVEMBER


Mah jonng. All levels welcome.
Sunday, Nov. 16 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at the JCC. Contact Karen Schwing at 609 492 0949 for more info or if you'd like to attend.

The Breakfast Club Meet to eat and schmooze on Sunday, Nov. 23 10:00 a.m. at Fred's Diner in Surf City Contact Judy Smith at 609 618 4443 for more info or if you'd like to attend.

DECEMBER

Shabbat Dinner followed by Services on December 5 at 6:00 PM. Salmon & Pasta. $12 for adults, $8 for children
Please contact Rona Stein to make your reservation (609 494 7399)

Mah jonng. All levels welcome.
Sunday, Dec. 7 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at the JCC. Contact Karen Schwing at 609 492 0949 for more info or if you'd like to attend


Lights of Life on Thursday, December 11. Lighting of the Menorah at Southern Ocean County Hospital

.Chanukah Dinner on Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 PM. Light the candles, have dinner, exchange presents. Call Vivian Fitts at 609-492-9412 to make your reservation

Volunteer at SOCH on Christmas Day, December 25. at 10:30 AM. Call Judy Smith 609-618-4443.

Holiday House of Worship Tour sponsored by the Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County on Monday, December 29.

BUILDING OUR FUTURE

We're looking for a graphic artist to work on the brochure for the Capital Campaign for the new JCC of LBI building. 

If you can be of help, call Rose Valentine at 609-361-0892. 

JCC OF LBI Israel Tour

with Rabbi Jacob Friedman

October 14 -25, 2009

"Arise, Travel Throoughout the Land (Gen. 13:17)

Details available at the JCC office. 

Announcement from the President

At the last Board ofTrustees meeting, the Board passed a resolution to establish the JCC Rebuild Committee, and authorized the Committee, with Ed Dreyfus as Chairman, to draw up tentative specifications, select an architect and surveyor, evaluate contractors, and submit to the Board a plan and recommendations for at least two alternative designs for a major rebuilding of the JCC sancuary building.

An plans will require eventual Congregation approval before any construction is started.

DON PRIPSTEIN, PRESIDENT

Want to save money on your Chanukah Shopping?

Looking for an interesting gift for that special family in your life.

The kids at the Religious School have a way to help! They are selling KidStuff coupon books for $25.

This book is chock full of hundreds of money saving coupons - and it's not just for kids!

Participating stores include: For the kids: K*B Toys, Five Below, Build-a-Bear, Party City, Gymboree and many more. For Mom/Dad: Liz Claiborne, Dick's, Dress Barn, Modells, Sports Authority and many more. For the Home: Linen's and Things, Circuit City, Radio Shack, and many more. Entertainment: mini-golf, Camden Adventure Aquarium, Hershey Park, Six Flags and many more. Food: Dunkin Donuts, Carvel, Rita's and many more.

This coupon book covers Ocean/Monmouth/Mercer County, NJ (Bergen/Passaic, Morris/Essex/Union, Middlesex/Somerset/Hunterdon, various PA, Ohio and Maryland editions are also available). All coupons are valid through December 2009. That's 15 months of savings! And best of all: the kids at the Religious School earn money for special projects.

GREAT CHANUAKAH PRESENTS: For every 5 books receive a 6th free book. So order one for all of those special people in your life.

Please contact the office or Michelle Goldman (732-504-5009) for details.

 

 

 

 

MINYANAIRES WANTED

Occasionally we are asked to provide a morning or evening minyan for someone saying kaddish.  Our regular worshippers respond, but everyone is not available all the time.  It would be helpful and appreciated if we can call you, when necessary, to help out.  Please let the office know if we can add your name(s) to our calling list.  We realize that you may not be here during the week and/or tied-up at times, but please STILL SIGN UP.  You will not only be a minyan-aire but also a mitzva-aire.  THANKS

 

"WAYS YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AT THE JCC OF LBI"

click here to see list

 

Call President, Don Pripstein or Vice President, Judy Smith (492-9603) to let us know how you can help.

 

Tee-Shirts are on sale now at the JCC.  We have sizes Youth med and small.  Adults sizes form small to xl.  The price for adult shirts are $10.00 and youth shirts are $7.00.

 

2009 Calendar: "LBI - A Year at the Beach"

Featuring images of LBI by local artist

Includes holidays and key community events

Presented by the Sisterhood

$10.00 per calendar

IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE JCC OFFICE AT 609-492-4090

 

click the picture for more information about the cook book

VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP

 

We have stocked the Gift Shop with lots of lovely Judaic for your home or to give as gifts.  Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9AM - 1PM and Sunday by appointment.

 

TIKKUN OLAM
love-awareness-charity

Earth-friendly gift bags for every occassion: Chanukah, bris, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, house warming.

www/ tikkunolam-lac.com

For more info call 201-847-1962 or email info@tikkunolam-lac.com

HAND-MADE TESHUVAH CARDS

by Bonnie Joy Farin 

Using her photographic talents, Bonnie Farin has crafted a series of 12 laminated, hand-crafted cards with a word or concept to enrich our spiritual lives. Each week, we will be highlighting one of these cards in our Shabbat Reminder.

 
You can purchase these cards for your own use.  They are $2.50 each or a set for $25, with $5 going back to the Center.  Available also are
greeting cards in sets of 16 for $50, with $10 going back to the Center.  The greeting cards are larger, with an envelope.  The word and meaning are on the back of the card.  And for $25 she is offering a 12x12 laminate of all 12 cards with the words and meaning on the back, with $5 back to the Center.  Orders can be placed by calling Bonnie at 732.739.1018 or by e-mail at bonjoyfarin@msn.com.

 

Jewish Community Center
of
Long Beach Island

15 East 24th Street
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
Phone:  609-492-4090
Fax:  609-492-7550

 

 Web Site:

www.jccoflbi.org

JCCOFLBI@JCCOFLBI.ORG

 

Mailing Address:  PO Box 2205

Long Beach Township, NJ 08008

Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday
from 9 AM - 1 PM

 

The JCC Office will be closed on the following dates: