Rebuild Project
JOIN US IN HELPING TO
BUILD THE FUTURE.
Updated Interior Sanctuary Views
February 2011: Below is updated floor plan showing revised 60 foot wide sanctuary and 2 classrooms.
Click here to view the updated floor plan as a PDF file. (2011 Feb JCC floor plan)
The JCC is pleased to announce that it has selected the Bannett Group, LTD, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to build the new Jewish Community Center. We have a target date for building completion by 2011′s high holidays.
The Bannett Group is experienced when it comes to constructing synagogues, and has already worked on projects near shore areas. As well, they are familiar with building amid challenging elements, including multiple snowstorms. Mr. Craig W. Brearley, Architect has and shall support our project through completion.
This is an exciting project, and without question, all JCC members will feel pride upon its completion. To make this project a reality, we had to borrow $500,000 from members; the balance was achieved through intensive fundraising efforts. After many years of work on this project, it is finally underway.
My utmost thanks and appreciation are owed to the following individuals for their contributions:
Ed Dreyfus, who was the originator of this current project. Personal matters have prevented Ed from focusing all his efforts on this pursuit, so he handed over the day-to-day responsibilities to me. Regardless, Ed is still active in the project, and makes certain that I stay the course.
Don Pripstein, for his wisdom and tenacity, and for keeping things together when tensions mounted.
Harold Farin, who worked diligently on the relocation of our precious artifacts, as well as the relocation of our personnel, services, and all other JCC items.
Rose Valentine, for her outstanding accomplishment of raising enough money to place this project within our reach.
Stu Snyder, who worked on the legal aspects of this undertaking. Stu’s broad background and expertise in Real Estate resulted in an ironclad contract, along with impressively detailed architectural plans and drawings.
Eileen Levin, for her marshaling of resources and her noble battle on behalf of the Sisterhood, for the sake of avoiding compromise on the size and style of the kitchen.
Tiger Wolpert, for his insight into the “energy/green” designs and his religiously significant suggestions, as well as for providing valued historical resonance related to previous plans for a new structure.
Sherry Fruchterman, for her boundless design talents, which stand to deliver a beautiful building within our monetary guidelines.
Henry Medvin and Judith Pripstein for their work and contributions to the combined library/boardroom and classrooms.
The Board of Trustees, for acting swiftly and diligently while representing the interests of the entire congregation.
As we celebrate, remember: The breaking of the ground for this new building is just the beginning of a long-term process. Our fundraising endeavors will persist, as we are obliged to pay our lenders back within a reasonable period of time.
At the present juncture, we can all proudly say that we were part of an historical event that will have a lasting impact on the Jewish community of Long Beach Island and the nearby mainland for generations to come.
The contract has been signed and demolition began on February 28, 2011.
Jeffrey Shapiro, 1.13.11
To view pictures and videos of the JCC Demolition and Rebuilding – Visit www.jccoflbi.shutterfly.com/pictures
The Board of Trustees of the JCC of LBI voted to initiate a campaign to raise funds to build a new physical structure here on Long Beach Island on the same site where we have been located since 1961. Our motivations driving this enormous project are strong and numerous.
- Our physical space is too small for holiday services, for social events, for classroom space.
- Our kitchen facilities are inadequate as are the restrooms.
- The Holy Ark is suffering from mold.
- There is no handicapped access to the Bimah.
- Our outward appearance does not reflect the wonderful things which happen inside our building.
We want and need a building which is a reflection of who we are as Jews. We want a Jewish House of Worship that is welcoming and reflective of a thoughtful, dynamic and creative group of people for whom the JCC of LBI is an anchor in their lives on both a social and religious level. Whether we are raising a family here, are full-time retirees or summer residents, we look to our synagogue as a place to be grounded, an always safe and welcome haven, a place where ”everybody knows your name.”
Upon completion of our new facility, the JCC of LBI will become an attractive gathering place for our young families who ar raising families or buying vacation homes here, as well as for the many retirees who are spending more and more of the year on the Island and the surrounding mainland communities. The strength of our tradition and the joy of our celebrations will shine even brighter each tomorrow in our new building as families come together.
Because Judaism teaches us that we must take responsibility for our actions, for each other and for our world, Ed Dreyfus and Rose Valentine have taken on two of the most difficult and important jobs to get the JCC rebuilt. Jeff Shapiro now chairs the Rebuild Committee with Ed in an advisory capacity, and Rose chairs the Capital Campaign Committee. Please contact Rose at (609) 361-0892 or (973) 632-0913 with your pledge, your questions, or your offer to help—NOW!
JCC Rebuild Committee
February 28, 2011
Jeff Shapiro, Chairperson
Edward Dreyfus, Advisor to the Chairperson
Sub-committee Assignments
Capital Campaign Support
- Jeff Shapiro, Chair
- Lionel Wolpert
Finance/Investments
- Jeff Shapiro, Chair
Legal, Constitution, By Laws,
Surveys, Permits, Contracts
- Stuart Snyder
- Basil Karp
Architect Building Design & Layout
- Ed Dreyfus, Chair
- Don Pripstein
- Lionel Wolpert
- Rabbi Jack Friedman
- Harold Farin
Green Building, Lighting/ Security Systems
- Lionel Wolpert, Chair
- Ronald Marr
- Ken Abend
Office & Gallery Design
- Sherry Fructerman, Chair
- Howard Fructerman
- Harold Farin
Library / Class Room Design
- Henry Medvin, Chair
- Judith Pripstein
- Karen Schwing
- Michelle Goldman, School Principal
Kosher Kitchen & Pantry Design
- Eileen Levin, Chair
- Vivian Fitts
Demolition/Fence + Trailer Sale , Site Prep
- Lionel Wolpert, Chair
- Ken Abend
Contractor Evaluation/Selection/Negotiation
- Ed Dreyfus, Chair
- Stuart Snyder, Esq.
- Don Pripstein
- Jeff Shapiro
- Lionel Wolpert
Artifact Removal/Storage/Re-install
- Harold Farin
Low Voltage Committee
- Harold Farin, Chair
- Karen Schwing
OTHER SUBCOMMITTEES TO BE FORMED
- Construction Management/Inspection
- Parking Lot/Grounds/Landscaping
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