7 Kislev 5775 November 29, 2014

Monday, December 1 6:00 PM Youth Group Movie Lounge Night (MPR) 7:00 PM Adult Hebrew (BM) 7:30 PM Sisterhood Board Mtg (Lobby) Wednesday, December 3 9:30 AM Sisterhood Hanukkah Judaica Sale (School Wing) PTA Book Fair (School Wing) 8:15 PM LJL Movie Night: “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” (MPR) Thursday, December 4 9:30 AM Sisterhood Hanukkah Judaica Sale (School Wing) 11:00 AM Bible Class (MPR) 3:30 PM PTA Book Fair (School Lobby) 8:15 PM OJC/HERJC Havruta Class: Sh’ma Kolaynu: Why Pray? Does Prayer make a Difference? (RR) Friday, December 5 4:09 PM Candle Lighting 6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

Shabbat Morning Services 9:00 AM Vayetse

Torah (p. 176): 30:14-16, 30:17-21, 30:22-27, 30:28-36, 30:37-43, 31:1-9, 31:10-16 Maftir 31:14-16

Haftorah (p. 189): Hosea 12:13-14:10

4:00 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv Services

Join us for a joint Sisterhood meeting Monday, December 8th at HERJC

at 7:30 PM when Savvy Sheek of Cedarhurst will present clothing & accessories to help you put together your perfect SAVVY look!

Religious School

If you have any questions call the Education Director, Janet Jeddah at 764-4213 ext. 18

Sisterhood Judaica Shop Call Sandy Nachbar (347)235-0079 or Helene Kenner 536-2546 (or the office)

Library Hours Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 am-1:30 pm & Thurs. afternoons, 4-6:15 pm.

Books may be returned to Main or School Offices, contact Paula Spector at 764-4213 ext 23 ●●●●●●●●●●

If you want a MI SHEBERAKH said for someone who is ill, please call Karen (536-6112 x 11) with the English & Hebrew Name and mother’s Hebrew name. Please let us know if a congregant is ill or has

had a loss. Do not assume that we know this information if you or someone you know, needs a little loving kindness, a sympathetic ear or a shoulder to cry

on, or something to celebrate-we care & our HESED Committee is here for you! hesed@oceansidejewishcenter.org

Speedy recovery to Ed Simon, Barbara Simon, Sam Seifman, Alan Rothstein, Florence Shane, Alfred Reinharz, Davey LeBoyer and Ruby Heiman

Condolences to Howard Applebaum on the loss of his father, Julius Applebaum

OJC Lifelong Jewish Learning Presents:

A Night at the Movies “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”

Wednesday, December 3rd at 8:15 PM in the Multi-purpose Room Set during World War II, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-

year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected

consequences.

LIBRARY NEWS Our synagogue library has an amazing collection of books and DVDs for adults and children. The latest adult titles including: The Marriage of Chani Kaufman, Eve Harris, Paris Architect, Charles Belfoure, Warburg in Rome, James Carroll, Henna House, Nomi Eve and Enchantress, Maggie Anton are on the Shabbat cart at the rear of the sanctuary; use one of the small paper clips to help sign out your book. The children's collection is extensive, with titles for toddlers through teens.

Our Bible Study, continuing the Book of Job, is on Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Our next book study will be on Thursday, December 11th at 11:00 AM on The Storyteller, by Jodi Piccoult.

If you have any questions contact Paula Spector (ojclibrarian@gmail.com or 764-4213 ext. 23) for additional information.

Still Missing: Check your shelves for the OJC Copy of The Midwife of Venice, and The Complete Passover Cookbook

OJC MEN’S CLUB SCOTCH WHISKY EVENT

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015

We will be pouring samples of the following Single Malts for your pleasure and

education, along with selected nibbles to accompany each. The evening will include a

presentation by David Blackmore, award winning Master Brand Ambassador for

Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. He will provide a wealth of knowledge about these fine

distillates, covering a wide range of whisky styles and expression. The event is open to

all adults over 21, but is limited to 50 participants. You will be able to order any of these

at the event, should you desire.

1 Glenmorangie Original 4 Ardbeg 10yr old

2 Glenmorangie Lasanta Sherry Cask Finish 5 Ardbeg Corryvreckan

3 Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18yr old 6 Ardbeg Uigeadail

Cost: OJC Men’s Club Members $20 pp Non-Members $24 pp

Oceanside Jewish Center Men’s Club

2860 Brower Avenue

Oceanside, NY 11572

We will begin promptly at 7:30 pm

Please make your reservation along with payment using the tear off below.

WE MUST HAVE YOUR RESERVATION BY DECEMBER 31, 2014

NO WALK INS ALLOWED!!!!!!!!

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Please make your checks payable to OJC Men’s Club, and send to the address above.

Lifelong Jewish Learning- December Schedule There are no fees to attend any sessions.

We invite you to become an LJL Sponsor for $54 per person and have your name included on our LJL Scroll for 5775.

Havruta: OJC AND HERJC

Exploring the Big Ideas in Judaism-What They Mean for our Lives, our Community and our World

Havruta is learning together with a partner. In the tradition of Hillel and Shammai, Rabbis Mark Greenspan & Andrew Warmflash invite members of our communities to explore the big ideas that have shaped our faith and world view. Thursday Evenings, 8-9:30 PM

December 4 at OJC Sh’ma Kolaynu: Why Pray? Does Prayer make a Difference?

Future joint class sessions of OJC/HERJC Havruta will be held on January 15 - February 5 - March 12 - May 7

The Tribes of Israel: A Shared Homeland for a Divided People iEngage Israel Project By understanding the diversity of Judaism in Israel and in Nor th America, we may create a new framework and new possibilities for mutual understanding.

Wednesday Evenings, December 10, 17 8:15-9:30 PM in the MPR Bible Class and Book Discussion

Join us for an hour-long Bible class with Rabbi Mark Greenspan. This year we will continue to study the Book of Job – no previous knowledge required. Thursday Mornings, December 4, 18 11 AM-12 Noon in the MPR

Monthly Book Discussion Thursday Morning, December 11 11 AM-12 Noon in the MPR The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult With the Holocaust a s a lens the author gracefully explores the lengths to which we will go in order to keep the past from dictating the future. Movies at OJC Enjoy an evening at the movies with free popcorn and coffee. Wednesday Evening, December 3 8 PM in the MPR The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) 94 minutes Story seen through the innocent eyes of the eight-year old son of the commandant at a concentration camp whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences. Tuesday Morning, December 16 11 AM in the MPR Join us for a late morning movie followed by a discussion. Please bring a dairy lunch. 39 Pounds of Love (2005) 70 minutes True story of Ami, a man who while unable to move any part of his body, still manages to move each and every one of us, as he teaches us a part of life's intimate dance. Conversational Hebrew for Beginners Join Marilyn Greenspan as she makes conversational Hebrew fun. Required: The ability to read Hebrew. Monday Evenings, December 1, 8, 15, 22 7-8 PM in the Beit Midrash Rosh Hodesh Group – For Women and Girls Only!

Cantor Sarah Myerson will continue the tradition of celebrating Rosh Hodesh at OJC. This

year’s sessions will focus on Jewish Arts: Yiddish Dance and the Midrash in the Fine Arts. Dates to be announced.

For further information please contact Jeff Resnick at 678-0345 or

ojcljl@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE! SAVE A LIFE!! OCEANSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Tuesday, January 6th at Temple Avodah 3:45-8:15 PM

ATTENTION FLORIDA SNOWBIRDS!! The OJC Scrip Progam now includes Glicks, the Kosher

butcher in Delray Florida. The gift cards will be available in denominations of $50 and $100 and will be distributed to you in Florida. Please call Barbara Schwartz at 516-659-5408 to place your order. There will only be one opportunity to order and the

deadline is December 10th.

OJC Sisterhood Judaica Shop

Wednesday, December 3rd Thursday, December 4th 9:30 AM-3:00 PM 9:30 AM-3:00 PM

4:00 -7:00 PM

New selection of Toys & GamesGift WrapBeautiful JewelryTablewareMenorahsGorgeous Candles

Something for everyone!

Family Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner

Please join your OJC Family

for a Family Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner

& your choice of Services to celebrate Shabbat

Friday, December 19th

Dinner 6:00 PM

Catered by Robert Ian Caterers

Services at 7:00 PM and Oneg to follow Kol HaNeshama in the Round

Learner’s Minyan

Traditional Kabbalat with Rabbi Mark & Cantor Gadi

Yes, we would love to be part of the OJC Family Hanukkah Celebration

Name _____________________________________ email _____________________

Address ___________________________________ Phone ____________________

____ Adults @ $25 ____ Children (age 13 and under) @$13

If possible, please seat us with _______________________________________

Reservations received after the December 15th deadline will

be $28 pp and $15 for children (over 13)

My check (payable to OJC) for $______ is enclosed

RSVP by December 15th and return to : OJC Main Office

2860 Brower Avenue Oceanside, NY 11572

Family Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner

Please join your OJC Family

for a Family Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner

& your choice of Services to celebrate Shabbat

Friday, December 19th

Dinner 6:00 PM

Catered by Robert Ian Caterers

Services at 7:00 PM and Oneg to follow Kol HaNeshama in the Round

Learner’s Minyan

Traditional Kabbalat with Rabbi Mark & Cantor Gadi

Yes, we would love to be part of the OJC Family Hanukkah Celebration

Name _____________________________________ email _____________________

Address ___________________________________ Phone ____________________

____ Adults @ $25 ____ Children (age 13 and under) @$13

If possible, please seat us with _______________________________________

Reservations received after the December 15th deadline will

be $28 pp and $15 for children (over 13)

My check (payable to OJC) for $______ is enclosed

RSVP by December 15th and return to : OJC Main Office

2860 Brower Avenue Oceanside, NY 11572