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PHOTO BY THE JEWISH JOURNALOn April 28, the Jewish Federation of Ocean County held its annual Super Sunday phone-a-thon at FirstEnergy Park, the home of the Lakewood BlueClaws. Throughout the day, different shifts of volunteers spent their time helping with Federation’s Annual Campaign. This year the Federation introduced a Super Sunday Teen Committee to help with outreach to bring in youth for the day as well as future events. Read article on page 4.

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Jewish Heritage Night at the Blue Claws Stadium is always an enjoyable night out. A chance to see our fellow

community members, enjoy the game, and of course the kosher hotdogs and hambur-gers.

I was contemplating on the word heritage, and with the upcoming holiday of Shavuos, I thought of the verse, “Torah Tziva Lanu Moshe Morahsa Kehilat Yaakov,” The To-rah was commanded to us by Moses, a he-ritage for the congregation of Jacob.

That week in Shul, we read Parshat Bas-midbar, which means “in the desert.” Why was Torah given in a desert? Why wouldn’t the Torah be given in a nice picturesque scenic area, with easy airport access, and posh hotels nearby?

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The answer is given that had the Torah been given in a specific country or loca-le, the inhabitants of that specific place would claim the Torah as theirs. They would then claim that the Torah must be learned and practiced their way. Which is why G-d gave the Torah in a “no-man’s land” to tell us that the Torah is the heritage of every Jew, regardless of where he or she lives and notwithstan-ding their background or prior level of knowledge.

In a sense, Jewish Heritage Night is one night a year when we are celebrating so-mething, a heritage that is ours the entire year. In other words, our Jewish pride shouldn’t be limited to one night a year at the Blue Claws, or a couple a times of year in Shul, rather it is something we should carry with us and inculcate in our children on a daily basis.

So many of our daily dealings and oc-currences are opportune learning mo-ments. Each and every time, we must re-member our rich and beautiful heritage and that should dictate to us how we act, react, and interact.

On a practical note, the summer is ap-proaching, school will be out, and we eagerly embrace the fun and leisure of the summer months. Let us remember to continue celebrating our heritage through the summer. Spend a few minu-


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As I enter the final months of my three year term as President of the New Jersey State Association of

Jewish Federations, I want to share some thoughts with you.

I am grateful for the years of service and leadership positions I have held, as they made me deeply aware of the dynamic that is the Jewish community. I have experien-ced first-hand the unique energy of enga-gement, both from community members and activists who give freely of their time, talents, resources and efforts to improve

Building a Stronger Community Future through Advocacy

By Ruth Cole, President, NJ State Association of Jewish Fede-rations

the lives of others. I have felt the compas-sion from these caring people for the con-cerns of those with whom we share our life experiences.

I admire their willingness to take bold and innovative action in collaboration with others, as we pursue solutions that benefit the community and individuals alike. In-deed, the success of a significant number of State Association initiatives through the last year is a testament to that dynamic and commitment.

As I highlight the State Association’s va-rious accomplishments below, it might be difficult to quantify the State Association’s dollar for dollar return to individual federa-tions and members of our community. Most of the advocacy, networking, education, and government affairs functions in Tren-ton and Washington are carried out on be-half of the family of Jewish Federations and their affiliated and beneficiary agencies.

There is little doubt however, that the ul-timate beneficiary is each member of the

Jewish community. Let me share with you an overview of those concerns which the Association has addressed and endeavored to alleviate including attacks on Israel’s legitimacy, anti-Israel activities on New Jersey college campuses, senior services for those aging in place, senior health care, transportation and nutrition needs, programming for those with cognitive and physical disabilities and other challenges.

We are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that proposed federal and state guidelines do not place a greater burden on the ca-pacity of our direct service providers, our nonprofit safety net agencies, so they are not hampered by bureaucratic red tape, but rather buoyed by capacity building poli-cies.

The following is a sampling of other ac-complishments this year, as we worked to meet the many challenges facing our com-munities:

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy was ty-pical of the role played by the State Asso-ciation in assisting community agencies to provide direct assistance to its individual members. Serving as liaison between the Office of Homeland Security and Pre-paredness, the State Association was, and continues to be, the conduit for New Jersey’s emergency management alerts. At the same time the State Association wor-ked to identify funding and guidance re-sources available from the State, national and state nonprofit and other assistance or-ganizations. Using its community network of partners in the Jewish and multi faith based community, the State Association aggressively advocated for a quick respon-se from Congress in delivering aid to the state’s victims of Sandy’s wrath.Working with federation community, the

Stop Iran Task Force of the CRC of Me-troWest/CNJ and faith based groups, Iran sanctions were enacted prohibiting any go-vernmental contracting unit from entering into a contract with entities unless first re-ceiving a certification that the entity is not doing business with Iran’s energy sector.

The State Association played a significant role on behalf of Jewish nursing homes in conjunction with our federation communi-ty relations network and leading interest groups in advocacy efforts that resulted in the restoration in the FY 2013 State Bud-get of over $60 million cut in previous budgets in Medicaid reimbursement for nursing home patients.

Reaching out to other faith based groups, the State Association helped in the initia-tive that resulted in the restoration in the FY 2013 State Budget of 50% of cuts in technology services funding to non-public schools where there had been no funding for the last 3 years.

In conjunction with the state’s federations, the State Association supported student efforts at Rutgers University and other college campuses to counter anti-Israel ac-tivity and led the way to the creation by Rutgers of a standing Advisory Committee on Jewish Student Life.

To unify and strengthen the community’s voice on policy, programs and funding for special needs and developmental disabled, the State Association administered and created a new “Jewish Community Wor-king Group on Special Needs.”

Three leaders of the federation communi-ty joined Governor Chris Christie on his trip to Israel, for which the State Associa-tion secured a commitment from the then

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On the morning of April 28, the pho-nes were buzzing for members of the Jewish community. The Jewish

Federation of Ocean County held its annual Super Sunday Phone-a-thon at Firs-tEnergy Park, the home of the Lakewood BlueClaws. The Federation gives special thanks to the BlueClaws and their staff for generously donating the facility for us to have an incredible afternoon.

During the day, many annual Super Sun-day volunteers were in attendance but the-re were also many new and young faces. Due to the high energy and strong spirits the Federation collected over 500 pledges and raised over $54,000.

This year the Federation introduced a Su-per Sunday Teen Committee to help with outreach to bring in youth for the day as well as future events. Alexa Eisenhauer, age 16, from Congregation Beth Am Sha-lom said, “Volunteering at Super Sunday gave me a chance to reach out to people that are kind enough to donate to such a wonderful cause. It was also a great op-

Super Sundayportunity to spend time with friends while doing such a great thing. It was a great fee-ling knowing that I was changing people’s lives by just one phone call.”

Throughout the day different shifts of volunteers spent their time on a beautiful morning and afternoon to help Federation’s Annual Campaign. Another first timer, Mallory Freidman, age 17, from Congre-gation Beth Am Shalom, knew that it was a special day and a necessity to wake up on a Sunday morning to help out. “It is im-portant for me to help out my community. I was glad that I was able to help.”

One of the best parts of the day was to see parents sit next to their children while they both were busy dialing and making phone calls together. Ethan Rosen, age 17, from Congregation B’nai Israel, has been co-ming to Super Sunday as long as he can remember. “I volunteered for Super Sun-day because I really enjoy helping out the Jewish Federation to get the funds that they need to help others. I have been doing this for my whole life and it always feels

great to give back.”

It has been a few years since Federation has done a traditional Super Sunday and it went off without a hitch. Federation’s Annual Campaign Officer, Jason Krane feels, “Super Sunday is a great day to see the community come together and make a difference. To have volunteers of all ge-

nerations, parents and children, spend a few hours of their day to give back to the community is something special. We look forward to utilizing this success for the remainder of the annual campaign and for our future.”

PHOTO BY THE JEWISH JOURNALThanks to the high energy and strong spirits the Federation collected over 500 pledges and raised over $54,000.

To see more photos of the event go to page 10.


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Israel advocacy remains a top agenda prio-rity of the State Association. As a response to Israel’s “Pillar of Defense,” response to victimization by missiles from Gaza, the State Association secured statements from our two U.S. senators and all members of the NJ congressional delegation in support of Israel’s right to defend itself.

With the firebombing of synagogues in Bergen County, the State Association as-sisted by coordinating the response in va-rious federation communities through pro-gramming support, maintaining a liaison with government officials and reinforcing relationship with the State Office of Ho-meland Security and Preparedness.

The viability of our nonprofits and chari-ties is another priority of the State Asso-ciation. It led the Jewish and NJ nonprofit community advocacy effort that resulted in the decision by the NJ Division of Consu-mer Affairs to forgo submitting a formal rule change proposal that would have re-quired burdensome reporting requirements

in the area of designated giving.The State Association also was instrumen-tal in securing a commitment from the Governor’s Red Tape Review Commission for a monthly meeting on rules, policies and statutes that hinder nonprofits from doing business in NJ.

Although the aforementioned initiatives of the State Association are but a sampling, the extensive list of our activities provides a broad plate of Jewish community inter-ests and opportunities for involvement. Our community’s willingness to be en-gaged provides the dynamic to move our agenda forward. It is that dynamic that has raised the profile of the State Association in the eyes of state government officials, faith based leaders and interest advocacy groups. It is the dynamic through which together we will continue to move from strength to strength.

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For the sixth year in a row, the Lakewood BlueClaws celebrated Jewish Heritage

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Before the game against The Lexington Legends, there was a parade in the field, the singing of the Israeli National Anthem “Hatikvah”, and the raising of the Israeli flag. The kosher food was provided by Yossi’s Deli.

Danny Goldberg, Executive Di-rector of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County, said this event is a chance for the community to be “recognized as part of the mosaic of different ethnic groups” that

make up Ocean County.

In 2008, the first BlueClaw’s Jewish Heritage Night included a celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday. Since then, the event is always scheduled around the time of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, and “has be-come a way for the local Jewish community to display its strong connection to Israel,” Goldberg said.

This year the honor of throwing out the first pitch on Jewish He-ritage Night went to the Vice President of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Michael Berman, Esq.

Jewish Heritage Night has sim-ply become a nice night out for Ocean County’s Jewish families, and a chance to be part of the ac-tion at the ballpark.

Jewish Heritage NightCelebration at BlueClaws’ Stadium

PHOTO BY THE JEWISH JOURNALLeft to right: Danny Goldberg, Hazzan Steve Walvick, Rabbi Ellen Wolintz-Fields, Rabbi Robert Rubin, Rabbi Michael Jay, Rabbi Moshe Gourarie, Michael Berman, Phil Brilliant, Bob Greenberg, Barbara Schulman, Lauren Rosen, and Randi Rozo-vsky. To see more photos of the event go to page 10.


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and insurance brokers as they discuss the ins and outs of Obamacare, amid premium networking, on June 6, from 8:00-9:30am. “Obamacare: Friend or Foe?” is the first event for the Jewish Federation of Ocean County’s new Business & Professional Di-vision (B&P).The event will take place at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Rte 37 W., in Toms River. Breakfast (dietary laws observed) and networking will begin at 8:00 am, and the program will begin promptly at 8:15 am.Our new B&P Division brings together business people, professionals and entre-preneurs from all over Ocean County. This division will aid our community in making meaningful professional and personal con-nections through high-level networking, programs with experts, and philanthropic activities that are good for business as well

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as our community.B&P Division Chairman Bob Van Bocho-ve has worked very hard with the commit-tee to put on a successful program. “We are very excited to announce this new division and this incredible event,” Van Bochove said. “The committee has done a great job of brainstorming and putting together a great morning. I am looking forward to seeing a great network of Ocean County business people and professionals come together for the start of what will be a strong and successful division for years to come. I am happy to be a part of it.”This event is only the beginning as net-working cocktail receptions and more breakfast dialogues are being planned for the future.The couvert is $18 per person. Please RSVP by calling Federation at: 732-363-0530, emailing us at [email protected], or find us on Facebook @jewishocean.

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On Wednesday, May 8, the Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation of

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Inn of Lakewood. It was an eve-ning of good company, delicious food, exciting vendors, exquisite raffle baskets and entertainment.

The guests had the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences of Jewish women and their jour-neys. Sandy Lenger, the Co-

Chair of Women’s Philanthropy of JFNA shared her story about why Federation is important to her and how it has impacted her life. Celia Ligorski of Toms Ri-ver, shared her connection to Hi-llel and Birthright and how those affected her life to become who she is today. Lastly our special

guest, Andra London indulged the crowd with her incredible voice, singing songs from today and traditional Jewish music. It was a treat for every generation.

Special thanks to Rachael Kauf-man and Pam Ligorski for all of their hard work as Co-Chairs for

the “Place to Be” event. Women’s giving is fiscal evidence of the influence women exert as full partners and decision makers in the family, the community, and Jewish people. By giving as indi-viduals, women can stand up and truly be counted.

Beth Am Shalom religious school students recently received awards for their academic excellence. Pictured in the top row are, l-r: Cantor Alisa Forman, Rabbi Stephen Gold and Josh Inzelbuch, Educational Director.

Students Receive Awards

JFCS recently sponsored a training conducted by Shari Ungerleider, from the Jewish Genetic Disease Con-sortium (JGDC), on the importance of preventing Jewish Genetic Diseases. In attendance were Rabbi Ru-bin, Rabbi Fierstien, Rabbi Wolintz-Fields, Rabbi Lipschulte, Rabbi Sandman and Rabbi Korbman.

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The Rishon Trio performed at Temple Beth Or, Brick on Sunday afternoon, May 5, for the Belle A. Fierstien Memorial Concert. Belle Fierstien z”l, mother of Rabbi Emeri-tus Dr. Robert Fierstien, has been honored with an annual memorial concert for over 20 years. Pictured are, l-r: Jane Koch, Gale S. Bindelglass and Cantor Ilan Mamber. The Event Chairperson was Mona Ster-nbach.

Memorial Concert

Left to right: Sandy Lenger, Vice Chair with JFNA National Women’s Philanthropy, Pamela Ligorski and Rachel Kaufman, Co-Chairs of The Place to Be, Randi Rozo-vsky, Barbara Schulman and Lauren Rosen, from the Executive Leadership Team, and special guest Andra London. Approximately 125 women attended the event. Andra London performing.



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Congressman Smith chats with conference attendees after his address as key-note speaker.

Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), a leading human rights lawmaker in the U.S. Congress, was the keynote speaker at the “Consultation on Conscience,” hosted by the 1.5 million member Union for Reform Judaism, and the 2,000 rabbis of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, at the largest Jewish public policy conference focusing on both international and domestic issues of concern to the American Jewish community. Smith, co-chair of the Bi-Partisan Anti-Semitism Task Force and co-chair of the Congressional Human Trafficking Caucus, spoke about trafficking and anti-Semitism issues at the April 23 event.

Michael Silvers, son of Darlene and Alan Silvers, will be bar mitzvah on May 18, 2013, at the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island. Michael who lives in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, is a 7th grade student at Pinelands Regional Junior High School. He is currently training for his 3rd Degree Black Belt. Michael also enjoys paintball, video games, music and school. He relishes his time playing with his friends and his dog Shamey. Michael aspires to be an attorney, so he can help people and make a difference in their lives.

Bar Mitzvahis important that all issues to be discussed: how to handle the illness, how to handle the finances, how to handle the children/other family members, and how to let go of the past.In addition to learning how to support each other, the couple will need support from family, friends and community resources. Support groups offered by organizations are available for both partners and assist, by not only allowing for a place to speak, but also obtain additional information and connect with needed community resources. Jewish Family and Children’s Service offers supportive services to the couple as well as the individual.Coping with chronic illness is difficult and not so-mething that is usually prepared for by the couple. However, with empathy, communication and sup-port, couples facing life with chronic illness can continue to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

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tes each day with your child, with your grandchild, with your spouse, to learn a few words of Torah, to say a blessing, to perform acts of kindness, and live a proud Jewish life.

Happy and healthy summer!

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Ocean County College Repertory Theatrepresents the hilarious Broadway musicalTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEEThursday, July 18 • 7:30pmFriday, July 19 & 26 • 7:30pmSaturday, July 20 & 27 • 8:00pmSunday, July 21 & 28 • 2:00pm

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On Friday evening, May 3, 2013, the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island

held their Annual Interfaith Ser-vice, but this year the service also served as a Memorial Service for the synagogue’s Rabbi Emeritus, Jacob S. (Rabbi Jack) Friedman, who passed away in November

JCC of LBI Holds an Interfaith Service Dedicated to the Memory of Rabbi Jacob S. Friedman

New Torah mantels dedicated in memory of Rabbi Jacob S. Friedman.

of 2012. Two hundred and sixty worshippers from the congrega-tion, various churches and the community were in attendance and it was a true testament to Rabbi Jack, who treasured this service.Rabbi Michael S. Jay, newly ins-talled spiritual leader of the JCC,

continued the tradition of wors-hipping from the prayer pamphlet written by Rabbi Jack specifica-lly for this service. Delivering the sermon was a great friend of Rabbi Jack and the JCC of LBI, Father Steve Kluge, Pastor of St. Francis Church in Brant Beach. He shared with everyone that when the congregation lost Rabbi Jack, he also lost “his rabbi.”A special presentation was made to Rabbi Jack’s widow, Ali, and their family. New Torah mantels were designed with a dedication to the Rabbi, and members of the family marched them around the sanctuary. In addition, new kiddish cups, candlesticks, Ha-vdallah set and challah plate to honor the Rabbi were displayed on the bimah.The service included music by the Island Singers as well as an elaborate Oneg Shabbat prepared by the Sisterhood of the JCC of LBI.

a popular singer and songwriter, local Cleveland entertainer Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo of The Temple-Tifereth Israel and the Yiddishe Cup, a top Klezmer band. Special visits are being arranged to the renowned Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage and an optional pre-convention trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.NA’AMAT USA has been enhancing and improving the lives of women, children and families in Israel for more than 87 years. Its name, NA’AMAT, is the Hebrew acronym for “Movement of Working Women and Volunteers.” Originally named Pioneer Women, NA’AMAT USA was founded as a sister movement to NA’AMAT Israel.NA’AMAT is comprised of 350,000 members worldwide, with branches in the United States, Israel and nine other countries. Together with NA’AMAT Israel, NA’AMAT USA provides affordable daycare to nearly 18,000 preschool-aged children. NA’AMAT reaches at-risk youth through their 20 high schools and 23 multipurpose centers, provides scholarships for wo-men seeking college and higher education degrees and opera-tes five women’s right centers and a domestic violence center. NA’AMAT stands out as the leading advocate for women by providing core social services including legal counseling, edu-cation, child care and health care.For more information on NA’AMAT USA or for convention lod-ging packages, visit www.naamat.org, call (212) 563-5222 or email [email protected].

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To Register or Learn more call: Jewish Family & Children’s Service office 732.363.8010

Senior GroupSPromoting Health and Wellness

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Jewish Family andChildren’s ServiceOf Jewish Federation of Ocean County

Lakewood – Wednesday – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Brick – Thursday – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Limited Transportation Available

Volunteer for Israel!NJ/Delaware-Arad/Tamar Partnership 2000Volunteer Service Corps provides short-termvolunteer opportunities in Israel for adults of all ages.

Contact the Jewish Federation of Ocean County(732) 363-0530

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• Volunteers are provided a 3 bedroom, fully furnished apartment near the center of Arad.

• Participants are asked to volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours a day for at least two weeks.

• Your skills help determine the nature of the project.

• Free time to travel and explore Israel.

• Don’t speak Hebrew? Not a problem. You can choose an English speaking assignment!

RECENT EVENTS

To help Beth Am Shalom’s stu-dents celebrate and understand Lag B’Omer, the teachers created a “camp fire” (with yellow, oran-ge and red papers, cellophane, and a fan to make them appear as flames!).

The kids also participated in a bow and arrow contest, relay races with spoons and eggs, ate outside, and many other activities appropriate for each grade level and age.

Lag B’Omer Celebration


BETH AM SHALOMA reform congregAtion

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1235 Highway 70, Lakewood, NJ(732)-363-2800

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Where Jewish learning and traditions are passed on,L’Dor V’dor, from generation to generation.

• Shabbat Service 8 p.m. • Special Family Service

One Friday A Month at 7 p.m.

• Sisterhood and Men’s Club • Religious School • Adult Education

Rabbi Stephen D. Gold. Rabbi Stanley Yedwab, Rabbi Emeritus.Josh Inzelbuch, Educational Director • Cantor Alisa Forman

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Starting on June 14th, Friday

services that begun at 8:00pm

willbegin at 7:30PM

RECENT EVENTS

JCC of LBI Celebrates Lag B’Omerby Supporting Local Businesses on LBi Damaged by Super Storm Sandy

The students of the JCC of LBI Re-ligious School celebrated the holiday of Lag B’Omer by playing miniature golf at a newly opened and restored miniature golf course on the Island. In addition, forty congregation mem-bers and friends enjoyed breakfast at Fred’s Diner in Beach Haven, which was flooded by Super Storm Sandy and is now open for business.

JCC of LBI students enjoy miniature golf

On Sunday, April 21, for Earth Day, the Youth Groups (USY and Kadima) of Temple Beth Or, Brick, participated in a Cleanup Day of the area around Long Swamp Creek in Toms River organized by the Sierra Club Ocean County Group.

Earth Day CleanupJFcS’s Senior Discussion Group recently visited the Jewish Historical Mu-seum in Freehold, after which they enjoyed lunch together.

Museum Visit


forIsrael-Ocean County Community Trip$2, 249*

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Please make checks payable to SSDS and mail to:P.o. Box 203, Marlboro, New Jersey 07746

Attn: Lauriecall Linda for more information 732-431-5525

Subject to meeting group numbers required.

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301 Madison Avenue,Lakewood, NJ 08701732 363 8010

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The Jewish Family & Children’s Service speakers include: clinical social workers, retired educators, attorneys and business advisors.

Speakers are available to come to your meeting.

For more information contact Rita at 732 363 8010 or [email protected]

Speakers Bureau • Jewish Grandparenting• Long Distance Grandparenting• Two Faiths/One Family• The Changing Face of the Jewish Family• Marriage after Retirement• “Love Conquers All” and Other Myths about Marriage• Arguing and Making Up• Domestic Violence/Emotional Abuse• Stress and the Caregiver• Are the Golden Years Golden?• When Adult Children Return• Your Special Needs Child• Second Time Around• Being Jewish in a Non-Jewish World• What’s the Matter with Kids Today• Handling Bias, Past and Present• The Bills of Rights-Alive and Well

RECENT EVENTS Food for THOUGHT

Combine the eggs, flour, salt and water in a mixing bowl until very smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for several hours.

Bring the batter back to room temperature. Mix again until it is very smooth.Melt the butter in a skillet over a medium heat. Add a drop of batter to the skillet - when it sizzles, the butter is hot enough. Lift the skillet off the heat and drop 2 ta-blespoons of the batter into it. Swirl the batter around to coat the bottom of the ski-llet thinly and evenly. Pour off any excess batter. Cook the blintz until lightly brow-ned on the bottom, then turn and cook on

Ingredients:4 eggs7 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold waterSweet butter

Blintzes

the other side until lightly browned. Re-peat until all the batter is used.To make the filling, blend the farmer chee-se, cream cheese, egg yolks, vanilla, le-mon rind and sugar in a mixing bowl.Lay a blintz flat on a floured surface. Place 2 tablespoons of the filling on the bottom half of the blintz. Roll up the blintz, tuc-king in the sides, into a rectangular, tube-like package.Melt some additional butter in the skillet and add the blintzes. Cook on both sides until golden.Serves 12.

Filling:1 pound farmer cheese6 ounces cream cheese2 egg yolks1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractgrated rind of 2 lemons4 tablespoons sugar

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Party


Jewish Family & Children’s Service

You don’t have to face it alone.

“Grief After

Loss”

Group Facilitator: Rita Sason, LCSW

A Bereavement Group, specifi cally to address a recent loss.

Cong. B’nai Israel1488 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ

Monday, 1:00 pm-2:30 PM

Beth Am Shalom1235 Route 70 West, Lakewood, NJ

Thursday, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm

For more information or to register for the above, contact:Jewish Family & Children’s Service

732.363.8010

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TEMPLE EVENTSCongregation B’nai Israel1488 old Freehold roadtoms rivertel: 732-349-1244

Musical Shabbat with BBQFriday, June 7Friday, July 5Friday, August 2

open HouseSunday, August 410 am – 12:30 pm

Manchester Hadassahcoming events

By Roslyn SachsMay 16, 6:30 pm, Willow Hall, is our regular Hadassah Meeting and hope you all join us to hear our guest speaker and partake of our refreshments.

Melanie Romaglio, the travel planner, is eager to hear from you about joining with Hadassah on the December cruise. This cruise is NOT only for Hadassah mem-

bers. Everyone is welcome.

Your donations and cards are most happily accepted by Sonya Wallace and HMO by Gus Tar-ter. This is also the time of year, happily, where there are many celebrations to acknowledge. Use your telephone and get on board with your information and donations and that also includes the Trees ordered from Roz Ho-chhauser.

We want to make Our Annual Card Party, on June 13 at Willow Hall, a huge success. Please get your tables organized and Call Mickie Price for your tickets, 732-657-0824. If you have al-ready purchased your ticket, (for an earlier scheduled card party) it is valid. Talk this up with your friends and neighbors and make this another victory event for Ha-dassah. This is another wonderful way to say hello to our returning Snow Birds.

Our Presidents, Sophie Ruder-man and Shirley Spilke, annou-nced that Hadassah and JNF

are partnering in a major event in Beersheba. There will be a dumpsite cleared to allow for a forest, 12,000 seat amphitheater, man-made lake, walking path, etc. All monies for trees from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015 will be allocated for that ventu-re. They are literally cleaning up a dumpsite (no kidding) to crea-te a magnificent park. Trees will be $18.00 to each donor. This is a living wonderful way to parti-cipate. Call Roz Hochhauser to order your trees and hopefully to commemorate a joyous event.

Mickie Price has a “CHAI” Tea during the summer in the works. Please keep an eye out on the Creeper and Bulletin for more in-formation detailed.

Don’t forget Life Membership. It is $212.00 (a onetime cost) and you or your loved ones are mem-bers forever. Call Roz Sachs, wri-te the check, and the rest will be taken care of.

Shalom, until next time.

Programs supported by Jewish Federations encourage greater academic engagement for Ethiopian-Israeli students. Through its School Mediator program, the Ethiopian National Project (ENP), which is funded by Jewish Federations, sends specialists in education, social work and cultural mediation to schools with large concentrations of Ethiopian-Israeli students. The media-tors not only work to engage Ethiopian-Israeli students and their families, but also to educate the entire school on the cultural differences of this unique population.

To learn more about ENP’s School Mediator program visit: http://www.enp.org.il/en/programs/School_Cultural_Media-tors/

Notes from the Jewish Federations of North AmericaFact of the Week Archive

Jewish Federations Advocate for Ethiopian-Israeli Students


SYNAGOGUESCHABADCHABAD JEWISH CENTER2001 church roadtoms river, NJ 08753rabbi Moshe Gourarie732-349-4199email: [email protected]

Services: Fri: 6:30 PM, Sat: 9:15 AMKiddush after morning service

CONSERVATIVECONGREGATION AHAVAT OLAM106 Windeler roadHowell, NJ 07731rabbi Michael A. Kleincantor David Amar732-363-5190email: [email protected]: Friday night 8PMSaturday morning 9AMMonday and thursday 7:30AMMonday through thursday 7:30PMtot Shabbat (for youngsters) the first Friday of the month 7:30PMJune, July, August - Outdoor Musical Shabbat the third Friday of the month 8PM

CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL 1488 old Freehold roadtoms river, NJ 08753rabbi ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Hazzan Steven Walvick732-349-1244email: [email protected]

Services: Mon-Fri 7:45 AM, Fri: 7:30 PM,Sat-Sun 9 AM

TEMPLE BETH OR200 Van Zile roadBrick, NJ 08724rabbi robert B. rubin732-458-4700www.templebethorbrick.org

email:[email protected]: Fri: 7:15 PM, Sat: 9:15 AMMon, tue, Wed: 6:45 PM

CONGREGATION DOV “V” SCHMUEL1143 West county roadLakewood, NJ 08701732-367-1999

ORTHODOXCONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL590 Madison AvenueLakewood, NJ 08701rabbi Shmuel tendler732-364-2230chazan Zelig Freilich Friday 10 minutes before sunset

CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL4 ridge AvenueLakewood, NJ 08701rabbi Baruch B yoffe732-363-9034Friday 10 minutes before sunset

REFORMBETH AM SHALOM1235 State Highway 70Lakewood, NJ 08701rabbi Stephen D. Goldcantor Alisa Forman732-363-2800www.bethamshalom.org

email: [email protected]:erev Shabbat:1st Friday each month 7:00 PMall others 8:00 PMSelect Shabbat mornings 10:00 AM (call)

CONGREGATION SHA'AREY HA-YAM333 N. Main Street (route 9)Manahawkin, NJ 08050rabbi Kim GeringerAaron Shapiro President609-242-2390www.reformjewishcommunity.orgemail:[email protected]

INDEPENDENTJEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF LBI2411 Long Beach Blvd. Spray Beach, NJ 08008rabbi Michael Jay609-492-4090email: [email protected]: Fri: 7:30 PM

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