CBS March 2015 Bulletin

VOL. 48 NO. 8, March 2015 Adar/Nisan 5775

www.BethShalomNB.org

Congregation Beth Shalom

Distinguished Speakers ProgramP R E S E N T S

Distinguished SpeakerJeremy Bash

The War on Terrorism: Insights from 4 years at The CIA and The PentagonThursday, March 26, 2015 at 8 pm

Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters, Northbrook, IL • 847-498-4100 • www.BethShalomNB.org

Jeremy Bash currently serves as Founder and Managing Director of Beacon GlobalStrategies LLC.

He is the only Obama Administration official to have served as Chief of Staff in twonational security departments or agencies: first as Chief of Staff to the Director of the CIA(2009-2011) and most recently as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense (2011-2013).From August 2010 to May 2011, he was a member of the CIA’s senior management teamoverseeing the operation that killed Osama Bin Laden.

From 2004-2008, Mr. Bash served in a variety of roles on Capitol Hill, including ChiefCounsel to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and as a senior nationalsecurity advisor to Congresswoman Jane Harman. In 2008, he was a member of theObama-Biden transition team.

In 2000, Mr. Bash was the Defense and Foreign Policy Director of the PresidentialCampaign of Vice President Al Gore. Also in 2000, he served as an Associate withFontheim International, one of the preeminent consulting firms advising major corpora-tions on trade policy, business social responsibility, and political risk.

He is a recipient of the Department of Defense’s Distinguished Public Service Medal,the CIA Director’s Award, the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, and the Donovan Awardfrom the National Clandestine Service. In 2010, TIME Magazine named Mr. Bash one ofthe nation’s Top 40 Civic Leaders Under 40.

Mr. Bash graduated from Georgetown University, magna cum laude, and was electedto Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law School, where he gradu-ated cum laude and was an editor of the Harvard Law Review.

Mr. Bash is a Global Fellow with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Schol-ars and a Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Mr. Bash is afrequent commentator on national security matters on NBC, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC.

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITYFREE OF CHARGE

This program is underwritten with a grant from the Congregation Beth Shalom Eastern European Torah Project

Jeremy Bash

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Friday Evening.....................................March 6

Candles.............................................5:29 PM

Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM

Saturday Morning...............................March 7

Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM

Parent Tot Shabbat ......................10:45 AM

Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................5:45 PM

Friday Evening...................................March 13

Candles.............................................6:37 PM


Saturday Morning.............................March 14


Study Minyan ................................10:30 AM

Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM

Mincha Only Begins ....................12:45 PM


Candles.............................................6:45 PM




Mincha ...........................................12:45 PM


Candles.............................................6:52 PM




Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM

Mincha ...........................................12:45 PM

Minyan

Monday - Friday..............................6:45 AM

Sunday - Thursday Evening ..........7:45 PM

Sunday Morning .............................8:45 AM

Schedule ofShabbat Services& Candle Lighting

I am sitting at about 35,000 feet and writing this month’s column.Across this aisle on the airplane is Glen Roter and we are on our wayhome from two days in New York City. No, we didn’t take two daysoff of work to go see a show. We spent two inspiring days at the JewishTheological Seminary interviewing rabbinical students with the hopesthat one will become our new Assistant Rabbi. Yes, it’s been a tiringcouple of days but I leave New York incredibly inspired. Weinterviewed many students and while they may not all be the best fitfor our community, they will all make wonderful rabbis. The truth is,not only will they make great rabbis they will have an incredible impacton the Jewish world. It was a true privilege to spend an hour with eachof these students. Glen and I had great conversations with thesecandidates and I know that they will enrich all of us with their abilitiesand teachings.By the time you read this we may have already had one or two people

visit our congregation - perhaps one or two are still on the way. Thisis an incredibly exciting time for our community and I hope that youhave taken or will take the opportunity to meet our candidates. Imentioned above the tremendous conversations we had with thesefuture rabbis. All too often I read articles in the Jewish press about thedoom and gloom of the Conservative Movement. Do we have ourchallenges? Of course we do. Are there serious issues that we stillneed to grapple with? Indeed. However, I wish that those who havewritten about our demise could have been with us this week. It wasnot only these amazing future leaders, but the numerous congregationsthat we saw in New York conducting similar interviews that wasequally inspiring. Every student we met with was excited about thevarious discussions they were having with people from all over thecountry. Each student and each congregation had energy, and in allhonesty, it was palpable throughout the building. It was an honor tobe part of such an experience.This is an exciting time to be at Beth Shalom. We are leaders in the

Chicagoland area, we are leaders in the Conservative Movement andwe are an amazing place to welcome and help shape a new rabbi. I amhumbled to have the opportunity to help mentor a new rabbi and I amexcited to help lead our communityin the years ahead. It is not simplythe job of one person but it trulydoes take a village. Our searchcommittee has worked hard and aspecial thank you goes to LilyZoberman, the chair of ourcommittee.I look forward to sharing the next

chapter in Beth Shalom’s historywith all of you.

From the Rabbi's DeskRabbi Aaron Melman

SAVE THE DATERabbi Wolkin’s

Retirement CelebrationJune 28, 2015

More information to follow

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ShalomVol. 49, No. 8 March 2015Shalom is published monthly by Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters,Northbrook, Illinois 60062-3298 for the exclusive use of its members and staff.All material contained herein is the property of Congregation Beth Shalom.Senior Rabbi .........................................................................................Carl WolkinRabbi ................................................................................................Aaron MelmanCantor .................................................................................................Steven StoehrExecutive Director............................................................................Michael GarlinExecutive Director Emeritus ...........................................................Harvey R. GoldDirector of Education .........................................................................David BaranyDirector of Ed. Emeritus ................................................................Rabbi MussmanRitual Director ....................................................................................Naomi WeissDir. of Jewish Life and Learning ...........................................................Leann BlueDirector of Youth Activities .................................................................Matt RissienEditor ..............................................................................................Davida Horwitz

Soulful Educator Training: Three words I thought wouldnever apply to me and yet I find myself engaged in just that. In 2014 I was exposed to a session at my annual cantors’

convention, that year in Florida, entitled Ayeka. I figured, “okayanother education session”, so I went in. It began with somemeditational chant and I thought to myself, “I’ll give in tenminutes and then I will go to the gym”. An hour later I wassmitten. The presenter, Rabbi Aryeh Ben David, was honest andapproachable, serious about his approach to learning but not tooself-impressed. This is the website’s blurb:

Ayeka’s Unique Approach to Jewish Education Founded by Rabbi Aryeh Ben David in 2006, Aryeh sought

a way to enable teachers to engage students with traditionalJewish wisdom in a way that would also foster personalconnection, meaning, and relevance — to open the door tostudents’ deeper engagement with Judaism and exploration oftheir spiritual identities. Jewish education has traditionally been content-focused

and delivered from mind-to-mind, conveying informationcerebrally — the more information, the better. Little to noemphasis has historically been placed on personal engagementwith the subject and its application into human life. Quality ofeducation has been measured by how much and how well astudent knows the subject matter, instead of whether a studentis excited about the learning and feels the learning reaching hisor her soul.Ayeka affirms that the goal of learning Jewish wisdom is

not solely to become a more knowledgeable or smarterperson. The larger goal of learning Jewish wisdom is to affectand change us, to enable us to become better people, living inthe image of God. To do this, we need opportunities to acquireJewish knowledge in such a way that it not only enters ourminds, but also reaches our hearts and everyday lives.“Ayeka”, which means “Where are you?” was created to

provide this opportunity. Ayeka’s Soulful Education TrainingProgram is geared towards educators from every denominationwho want more, utilizing a method of teaching traditionalJewish wisdom that goes deeper and leaves a lasting impact.

I joined the cohort for Soulful Educator training in Februaryand am excited to bring this new approach to some of my classesover the remaining years I have as a teacher here at CBS. Funny that sometimes a door is opened up to you and if you

dare to enter, it can be filled with benefits you may never haveimagined. Who knows, maybe one day I will go to our TefillahYoga on Shabbat too!Hope to see you, and help you find yourself, in our studies.

Cantor Steve

Cantor’sNotes

A hometown boy returns! Forthe first time ever at CBS on

April 17th – Billy Kaplan at avery special ShabbaTONEd-

Down! Followed, of course, by an Oneg of tasty treats!

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We are in the process of hiring an assistantrabbi and I want to make sure that those of youin the congregation who would like to share inthe selection process be aware of whatactivities are available to participate in duringthis time. We have candidates coming in tovisit CBS and Northbrook and to see ourcongregation in action. They want to see whatwe do, the activities we have and theparticipation of our congregants. During thesevisits, I ask you to come out and meet the

candidates. Talk to them, introduce yourselves and get an idea of whatkind of person they are. They will then get to see us and howcommitted we are to CBS. Keep an eye out for emails announcing thecandidates schedule and the times that they will be available to meetpeople and address our congregation. This is an important part of theselection process and the committee welcomes you being a part of it. Speaking of the committee, it is being led by Past President Lily

Zoberman and they have been doing an awesome job. Consisting ofa wide variety of congregants, the search committee has receivedresumes from existing Rabbis as well as graduating Rabbis from thetwo Conservative Rabbinic schools in our country, The JewishTheological Seminary of America in New York and the ZieglerSchool of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles. Hopefully in April wewill be able to announce our new Assistant Rabbi.One of the members on the search committee serves on our

financial committee and is the Executive Board member that I wouldlike you to meet this month.

Meet your Executive BoardBrad Shaps is completing his second year on our financial

committee. Previously he served on theMen’s Club Executive Board in a numberpositions including President. He has beenmarried to Gail for 25 years and they havetwo daughters. Brad grew up in Evanstonand Wilmette, attending Skokie ValleyTraditional Synagogue. He went on to theUniversity of Illinois for undergrad and theGeorge Washington University LawSchool. Brad serves as a Vice-President atGCG, having been there 11 years, specializing in employee benefits.In his free time, he likes to play duplicate bridge, pick a fantasy teamin baseball or football and watch those teams compete. You mightalso find him on the golf course or volunteering his time, like hedoes here at CBS.

Congregation PresidentGlen Roter

Save the Date!Sunday, June 7, 2015

President's Brunch honoring:Glen and Jill Roter

HAPPY PURIM!This year we are not feeding you – We are asking you to feed others!

DID YOU KNOW?THREE MITZVOT OF PURIM

• Listen to the reading of the Megillah of Esther and drown out theevil Haman’s name with a grogger

• Send gifts of food• Give gifts to the needy

How to fulfill the three mitzvot in one easy task, you ask?

We have the answer!

This Purim, when the wicked Haman’s name is called out during theMegillah reading, bring a box of macaroni and cheese or any otheruncooked pasta to use as your grogger! After the service, all food will bedonated to Northfield Food Pantry.

Other ideas for groggers – dried beans, cereal, popcorn kernels, ricepilaf – whatever makes noise when you shake it! PLEASE NO NUTS.

Extra boxes are welcome and needed for the food pantry.Any questions, please contact

Sandee Levin at [email protected](Sponsored by the Social Action Committee)

The Biblical scroll or Megillah of Esther sets forth the classical strugglebetween good and evil. At the same time it is the prototype for the long history ofpersecutions which the Jewish people would suffer. Haman, angry at Mordecai,the Jew, tells King Achashverosh that the Jews pose a threat to the PersianEmpire. A lot (pur) is cast and a date for the massacre of the Jews is set. QueenEsther, Mordecai’s cousin, intervenes and saves her people from destruction.

To remember this triumph Jews were instructed to observe the fourteenth ofthe month of Adar "as the days wherein the Jews had rest from their enemies, andthe month which was turned from sorrow to gladness, and from mourning into agood day, that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, and ofsending portions to one another, and gifts to the poor” (Esther 9:22).

We celebrate in the Synagogue with the public reading of Megillat Esther, makingloud sounds with noise-makers (groggers) whenever the name of Haman is read.Children's masquerades and Purim carnivals add to the joyous spirit. As mentionedin the Megillah, it is customary for friends to exchange sweets, usually triangularcookies called Hamantaschen (Haman’s Hats) and to give charity to the poor. Purimis considered a minor holiday, but it is a time of great joy for the Jewish people.

Purim evening will feature two simultaneous readings of the Megillah. One willbe of the Megillah in its entirety. The other - intended especially for children andfamilies - will be abbreviated and accompanied by lots of singing and our annualcostume parade!

The entire Megillah will be read again on Sunday morning as part of themorning minyan.

Wednesday, March 4 . . . . . . . .Erev Purim6:30 PM - Ma’ariv/Complete Megillah Reading in the

Bet Midrash6:30 PM - Abbreviated Megillah Reading in the Main Sanctuary

with a Purim Costume Parade and Hamantaschen treatsThursday, March 5 . . . . . . . . . .Purim

6:45 AM - Morning Service and complete Megillah Reading

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I have been asked by many congregants toplease list the funds of CBS that they canpossibly donate.If at any time you would like to make a

donation to the synagogue please review thefunds listed below. There is also an ONLINEFORM which you can complete to make adonation at any time.

Alan H. Medansky Memorial NativScholarship Fund

Supports students participating in the Nativ program inIsrael

Bernard Grad Memorial Chesed FundSupports acts of kindness for those touched by illness orloss.

Burt Patzik Scholarship FundAssists with scholarships for the Religious School

Cantor Stoehr's Good & Welfare FundEnables the Cantor to purchase sheet music, recordedmusic, and other musical related items and help the needy

David J. Zemsky Memorial SKIP FundProvides funds for students traveling to Israel

Francine Shapiro Memorial Scholarship FundProvides scholarships for all students attending CampRamah or Ramah Day Camp

Gold Family Sabbath FundTo help the needy of Chicago and support the ARK

Harvey R. Gold Sefer Haftarah FundSupports Youth Programming

Helene Hoffman Memorial Concert Endowment FundIncome from fund shall be used each year to defray thecosts of the Cantorial Concert programs

Shirley & Harold Hoffman Adult Education LearningFundProvides Scholarships for Adult Education programs

High Holiday Prayer Book Fund Offset the costs for the Harlow High Holiday Prayer Books($30)

Howard Sinton Memorial High Holiday FundOffsets certain cost during the High Holidays

Janna Sugar Memorial Israel Scholarship FundProvides scholarships for those students attendingprograms in Israel

Jerome J. Kaplan Memorial Adult Program ScholarshipFundProvides scholarships for adult programming

Kessler Memorial ShabbaTONE FundOffsets cost of ShabbaTONE

Lawrence B. Rosner Building FundProvides monies for the building fund

Lester Kurnick Youth FundPurchases items for Gloss Youth lounge and offsetUSY/Kadima programming

Marvin Dishler Tree of Life FundProvides monies for the building fund

Men’s Club Youth Scholarship FundProvides Scholarships for members of the Youth Programsto attend Camps, Conventions and Seminars

Paul Wald Yahrzeit FundProvides monies towards the ritual budget from yahrzeits

Prayer Book FundNew Chumashim ($72.00)Sim Shalom Daily/Shabbat ($30.00)

Rabbi Wolkin’s Good & WelfareRabbi Melman's Good & WelfareEnables the Rabbis to help those in need and supportworthwhile causes

Rosengard Museum FundEnables the Museum to purchase items and revolvingdisplays

Rubenstein Memorial Library FundProvides monies for the purchase of print and media items

Ruth & Robert Wershkoff Minyan Breakfast FundProvides breakfast for morning Minyan

Schwartz Call-In FundOffsets the cost for the call-in service

Sisterhood Eyshet Chayil FundTo support Sisterhood in achieving goals and commitmentsto the Jewish Community

Sisterhood Shabbat/Festival Kiddush FundProvides monies toward Shabbat/Festival Kiddush

Sophie Binstein Tzedakah FundProvides Tzedakah for people in need and disasters in theworld

Steven Teitelbaum Ramah Scholarship FunProvides scholarships for students attending Camp Ramahor Ramah Day Camp

William & Pearl Schwartz Memorial Library FundProvides additional monies for the purchase of books,tapes, cd-roms and DVDs

Zaransky Family Ticktin Jewish Community Memorial FundProvides support for purchase of ritual items such astallitot, books for couples celebrating Aufruf, books andcertificates celebrating Simchat Bat and othe ritual items asneeded at CBS.

Our membership has been very kind and generous over theyears and it is greatly appreciated by all of us atCongregation Beth Shalom. Thank you.

Executive DirectorMichael Garlin

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Friday, April 3 – First Night of PassoverMorning Minyan with Siyum for First-Born Sons . .6:45 AMYou can eat chametz until . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:41 AMYou can sell and burn chametz until . . . . . . . . . . . .11:40 AMMincha/Ma’ariv – Service to Welcome Shabbat and the Festival . . . .6:00 PM

Saturday, April 4 - 1st Day of PassoverShabbat/Festival Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AMMincha Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:45 PM

Sunday, April 5 - 2nd Day of PassoverFestival Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AMMincha/ Ma’ariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:15 PM

Monday, April 6 - 3rd Day of PassoverMorning Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 AMMincha/Ma’ariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:45 PM

Tuesday, April 7 - 4th Day of PassoverMorning Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 AMMincha/Ma’ariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:45 PM

Wednesday, April 8 - 5th Day of PassoverMorning Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AMMincha/Ma’ariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:45 PM

Thursday, April 9 - 6th Day of PassoverMorning Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:45 AMMincha/Ma’ariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:45 PM

Friday, April 10 - 7th Day of PassoverMorning Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 AMMincha/Ma’ariv – Service to Welcome Shabbat and the Festival . . . .6:45 PM

Saturday, April 11 - 8th Day of PassoverShabbat/Festival Service/Yizkor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AMMincha Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:45 PM

PLEASE DO NOT EAT CHAMETZ BEFORE 8:10 PM ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015

Special Note: If you have room at your Seder table for aguest or two, or if you are in need of a Seder to attend, pleasecall the Synagogue office and we will try to help!

PASSOVER SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

HAZAK SHABBATSAVE THE DATE

Be sure to join us for HAZAK Shabbat on Saturday,March 21. Parts of the service will be led by members of ourHAZAK community. HAZAK was established several yearsago by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism tomeet the needs of the “seasoned” members (age 55+) of ourCongregations. See you there!

DANCING WITH THECBS STARS!

CBS Dancers Joanne Licht, Marilyn Fish, Arnie Hoffman,Tanya Solomon, Carol Blustein, Mitch Portugal, AmiSpeigel & Sheri Smason with their Fred Astair Dance

Studio of Northbrook partners.

Ami Speigel and partner Ephraim,winners of Dancing with the CBS Stars

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KERUV CORNERKERUV: Welcoming Interfaith Families

BOB SPECTORShalom Chaverim,As the Passover and Easter holidays are

rapidly approaching I think of themes such asoppression, liberation, and new beginnings. Ialso associate these holidays withreligious/spiritual inspiration and strengthenedidentity development. These last two idealsremind me of a conversation I had with Rebecca,

my youngest daughter, several years ago. It was four years agoon December 24th (my older daughter Rachel’s 14th birthday)and I was admiring my family’s handy work of trimming(decorating) my in-laws’ Christmas tree. While the questionRebecca (age 11 at the time) asked me was specific to Christmasit speaks to one of the many parenting challenges experienced byinterfaith parents.Dear Dr. Bob (just kidding, she is allowed to call me dad):Dad - Is it ok that I really look forward to Christmas,

decorating the tree, enjoying watching all the Christmas moviesthat have been on tv, and poppop’s amazing Christmas Eve andChristmas day meals? My immediate resounding response to her was that of course

it is ok to enjoy and look forward to events that represent lovingfamilies and acts of kindness. She got me thinking about howfragile and confusing religious identity formation can be forchildren. After all, she is being raised in a Jewish family, attendsreligious school and Camp Ramah, and she had started her BatMitzvah training. I knew she was very connected to her‘Jewishness’ yet she felt confused about having feelings that mayseem to be contrary to these beliefs. However, Judaism does nothave the corner on such values as commitment to family andpromoting peace and good will to all people. There is nothing‘unJewish’ about enjoying holiday movies that emphasize theseloving themes; and I believe it is very Jewish to honor her grannyand poppop’s traditions. Passover and Easter are so closely connected. They celebrate

God’s presence in our world. They are also both characterized bymany wonderful traditions many of which are fun andentertaining. As parents, it is our job to help our childrenunderstand that we live in a diverse world and there are manydifferent ways to express our commitment to people and to God.And what’s not Jewish about that?On behalf of our Keruv Interfaith Initiative, I hope our Jewish

families have a wonderful Passover and for those of our non-Jewish family members who celebrate Easter, have a wonderfulEaster.As always, I welcome your comments and feedback. I can be

contacted at [email protected].

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOMA Conservative, Egalitarian,

Keruv Synagogue (welcoming interfaith families)

Please join us as the CBS Men’s Club, including many past Kavod honorees and past Presidents, will lead the entire Shabbat service in what will be a deeply meaningful and spiritually enriching community experience. Bob and his family joined CBS in 1994 and he has been a Men’s Club Board member for the past 12 years. He led our Keruv Initiative, which has enabled CBS to exponentially broaden our perspective on and relationship with interfaith families. Bob is also a leader in our community, serving as the CBS School VP and as the School District #31 Board of Education VP.!! A delicious Kiddush will follow the service.

2015 Men’s Club ShabbatHonoring Our 2015 Kavod Award Winner

Dr. Robert Spector

Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 9:30am

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TRACY SAFRON SUGGESTSThe Luminous Heart of Jonah S by Gina B. Nahai tells the

fascinating story of the Soleymans, an illustrious Iranian Jewishfamily. The novel begins in 2013 with a murder in Los Angeles.Nahai then transports the reader back to Tehran, 1952. IzikielSoleyman has a vast fortune and two sons, Raphael and Aaron.The man maintaining that he is Raphael’s son spends his entirelife trying to claim his share of the family fortune. Ponzi schemeris a kind way to describe Raphael’s son. When he is foundmurdered in Los Angeles there are no shortage of suspects.Nahai’s characters are captivating and entertaining. The readermeets three generations of the Soleyman family and eachindividual has an amazing story. Nahai masterfully weaves thefabric of these tales together to create a brilliant saga.

Wildman, Sarah. Paper Love: Searching for the girl mygrandfather left behind. 2014. (736.5 WIL)

Salkin, Rabbi Jeffrey K. Text Messages: A Torah Commentaryfor Teens. 2012. (HS 016 TEX)

Kornbluth, Doron. Raising Kids to Love Being Jewish. 2009.(652.7 KOR)

DVDsThe Band’s Visit. 2008. (DVD BAN)Faces of Israel: New Israeli Cinema. 2014. (DVD FAC)This is Where I Leave You. 2014. (DVD THI)Zaytoun. 2014. (DVD ZAY)

CHILDREN’S MATERIALGehl, Laura. Hare and Tortoise Race Across Israel 2015. (E 830 GEL)

Hyde, Catherine Ryan. Pay it Forward. 2014. (J HYD)Deutsch, Barry. Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword. 2012.(GN JF DEU)

Gehl, Laura. And Then Another Sheep Turned Up. 2015. (E 244.5 GEH)

Kimmel, Eric A. Scarlett and Sam: Escape from Egypt. 2013.(J 244.5 KIM)

Cohen, Deborah Bodin. Engineer Ari and the Passover Rush.2015. (E 244.5 COH)

Rocklin, Joanne. I Say Shehechiyanu. 2015. (E 230.91 ROC) Ehrlich, Esther. Nest. 2014. (JF EHR) Lehmann, Devra. Spinoza: The outcast thinker. 2014. (J B SPI) Friedman, Maya. 3 Falafels in My Pita: A Counting Book of

Israel. 2015. (E 858 FRI)Aylesworth, Jim. My Grandfather’s Coat. 2014. (E AYL)

Library Open House:Perhaps you’ve heard the buzz. The Marian Renee Saltzberg

LRC/ Irving Rubenstein Memorial Library has some wonderfulnew additions. Besides best sellers, both DVDs and books, we’veadded an on-line catalogue, coffee lounge, and brand newcomputer lab. To celebrate our magnificent library, allcongregants are welcome to stop by for some coffee, snacks, andto check out all the exciting extras. We will have craft activitiesfor children, and adults can meet the one and only Tracy Saffronand hear about the latest books she suggests. The festivities willbe held on Sunday, March 8 at 11 am. Feel free to bring yourentire family. Remember, you don’t have to wait until March 8 to see what we have to offer. The library is always open to members of the community, or go online tohttps://cbslibrary.follettdestiny.com to “Check Us Out”.

The Library Challenges You:Starting Sunday, March 8, all students in Kindergarten – Fifth

grade are invited to take part in the Sydney Taylor Award BookChallenge. The Sydney Taylor Award is given annually tooutstanding books for children and teens that authentically portraythe Jewish experience. Children are challenged to read theseaward winners and fill out a story map for each book they read.All participants will receive a prize and the class with the mostbooks read will receive a party in the library. Information aboutthe book challenge, along with a book list, and story maps can befound at https://bethshalomnb.org/SydneyTaylorChallenge

Livia: Little Reader RecommenderA big Todah Rabah to our newest

book reviewer Livia Stern. Livia is akindergarten student in Mrs. Leven’sclass and recommends the bookBubbie’s Belated Bat Mitzvah byIsabel Pinson.

New ArrivalsADULT FICTIONKohn, Rebecca. The Gilded Chamber: A Novel of Queen

Esther. 2005. (F KOH)Wolf, Joan. A Reluctant Queen: The Love Story of Queen

Esther. 2011. (F WOL)Bezmozgis, David. The Betrayers: A novel. 2014. (F BEZ)Diamant, Anita. The Boston Girl: A novel. 2015. (F DIA)

ADULT NONFICTION Freedman, Harry. The Talmud-A Biography: Banned, censored

and burned. The book they couldn’t suppress. 2014 (709 FRE)

“CHECK OUT” YOURMARIAN RENEE SALTZBERG LRC/IRVING RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL

LIBRARY

“I like how Bubbie and Naomi crochet together” – Livia Stern

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERSThe library is always looking for new volunteers. No

experience necessary! Volunteers are needed to help re-shelvebooks and process new books. Please contact Stephanie Gelb(Librarian) or Shira Cohen (Assistant Librarian at 847-498-4100x34) or email us at [email protected].

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Like they say on the radio news stations, “traffic and weather…” February began with a blizzard. I count us lucky that this was ourfirst snow day of the year. Our Sundays are always busy and this wasno exception. In addition to regularly scheduled classes, our Betstudents did not get to participate in the World Wide Wrap withMen’s Club and the Daled class missed our annual conversation withDavid Jacobson at Chicago Jewish Funerals. At the time of thiswriting we were looking at rescheduling both.In other news:The “Cocoa and Donut Shabbat” experience is growing! Naomi

and I run an informal Shabbat chat/service/music fest which isgaining in appeal with older students. We are generally meeting thefirst Shabbat of every month, downstairs, at 10:45am.Our kindergarten, first and second grades participated in our Tu

B’Shevat Ice Cream Seder earlier this month. The seasons areconnected to four different flavors. Our teachers share the year-roundgifts we receive from trees. Gratitude every day for what we have isthe underlying message. February is also Jewish Disabilities Awareness month. Aleph and Bet

students took part in a presentation by Keshet, our nearby resource forchildren with special needs. Their mission reads: Keshet is the premierprovider of educational, recreational, vocational and social programs forindividuals with intellectual disabilities operating according to traditionalJewish values. Our mission is to enhance independence and integration tooptimize personal potential. We honor and support them in their holy work.Also, parents were invited to join Gimel, Daled and Hay students to see aperformance at Beth Shalom by the International Center on Deafness andthe Arts dancers. A half dozen of our eighth graders went to Israel this year in the

Community Foundation for Jewish Education’s annual pilgrimage.Professional development for our faculty is a standing element of

our school culture. The Jewish Educators’ Assembly, together withthe Board of Jewish Education, put together a prayer-themed YomIyyun, or Education Day.

School NewsDAVID BARANYEducation Director

MAZEL TOV TOB’NAI MITZVAH

SARAH GLASSDaughter of Steven & Susan GlassSister of Lauren & Hannah Glass

Granddaughter of Edwin & Penny Glass,Shelly & Irene Reitman

ELLIE WISEDaughter of Amy & Richard WiseSister of Aidan & Julia Wise

Granddaughter of Arlene & Jack Hochwarter,Bette & Larry Wise

Thank you to our January 2015 Torah readers:

Danielle Bosse, Michael Ellison, Jennifer Field, Bekah Hakimian, David Hakimian, Joey Herman, Henry Holman, Michael Holman, Myra Holman, Shayna

Holman, Alec Pekay, Benjamin Pekay, Shayna Pekay, David Rosenbaum, Harold Schwartz, Jay Silver, Lissa Silver, Maya Waintraub, Robbie Weiland, Evan Weis,

Meryl Weis, Micah Weis, Joe Wolke

Congregation Beth Shalom is looking for more members who can help with the mitzvah of reading Torah.

As part of a new incentive program, readers who read 180 p’sukim or more* of Torah will be

recognized with a plaque to be displayed in a prominent location in the building.

If you have the ability to read Torah, CBS has many opportunities at Shabbat services, as well as at morning minyan and on holidays. Please contact Ritual Director Naomi Weiss at

[email protected] if you are interested in reading Torah at CBS.

*On or after Rosh HaShanah 5775

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What an amazing February we have had in the Beth ShalomYouth Department! First off, I would like to thank everyone who helped with our

Hamantashen for Hunger benefit. Together we were able to raise over$2,000 for Mazon: A Jewish Response for Hunger. The USY’ersworked incredibly hard on this project, and it’s really nice to see allof the hard work pay off.February kicked off with CBS USY hosting a monkey show for

the entire region. We had over 43 high schoolers in attendance, andgot many compliments on our youth lounge and high school program.We also had our annual Kadima/USY ski trip to the Wisconsin Dells.It was cold but a fun time for everyone!! I would also like to take a moment to congratulate Past USY

President Zach Sandler who was honored as our youth of the yearthis past month. Zach donated a lot of time his Senior year to leadingour USY chapter and helping in the religious school, and it was anhonor well deserved. Lastly, as April nears, Passover comes as well. Passover has

always been a time to be with family for me. I wanted to take thistime to thank everyone at Beth Shalom for being my family inChicago. This synagogue is a very warm and welcoming place, andI can’t imagine a better community to be a part of. I want to wisheveryone a great Passover, and look forward to many more youthprograms in the near future!

“Ma Nishma”MATT RISSIENYouth Director

ISRAEL IN DEPTH: What You Need to Know Now

The events of Summer 2014 underscore the importance of keeping informed. Even when Hamas rockets are not flying and the IDF is not engaged in ac�ve combat, Israel is a central part of our lives, and each of us needs to take steps to understand the issues beyond the headlines. The series will focus on important issues on Israel’s agenda, offering insights and ideas from mul�ple perspec�ves in a discussion-based format. Each session will begin with a brief current events update. All sessions will be taught by Carl Schrag and will take place at 10am, immediately following the Men’s Club Breakfast.

Sunday, March 15, 2015 Nakba or Independence Day? Exploring Multiple Narratives

Millions of people view the establishment of Israel as al-Nakba, or “the catastrophe.” We’ll consider different narra�ves about the events before and a!er Israel gained independence and use the 1948 War of Independence as a lens to understand different views on current events.

You’ll benefit most if you attend all 5 sessions but drop-ins are welcome!This calss is co-sponsored by The CBS University/Adult Education, Men’s Club, Israel Committee and Youth

CBS High School students wishing to earn scholarship toward an approved trip to Israel by a"ending these sessions should contact Ma" Rissien ([email protected]) or Leann Blue ([email protected])

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Spring is always awonderful time of theyear. Purim is here andPesach is approachingquickly and so arelonger days and nicerweather. Sisterhoodhad a very busyFebruary and we have

an even busier March. Thank you to Ellen Grossman, Andy Widen and Sara Weinstein

for planning our annual Jan Blum Memorial Mah Jongg and CanastaTournament. A great time was had by all that attended. The lovelyladies of CBS Knits will be meeting on March 8th and 15th, pleasecontact Maureen Gold at [email protected] if you areinterested in joining them. In preparation of the holidays, Pesachcooking and baking will be March 16th through March 19th. Thankyou to Kim Shwachman and Sarah Budweg for organizing andmaking all of the favorites we look forward to each year. If you havesome time to help bake, please contact either of them [email protected] or [email protected]. On March 17th we welcome back Paula Shoyer to discuss her

new book, The New Passover Menu. Thank you to Sue Lewis, SuzyHakimian, Lorna Cohen and Edna Schrank for planning this evening.Our book review on March 23rd will discuss All the Light WeCannot See by Anthony Doerr. We hope you can join us at some ofthese events!Leatte Gelfeld & Beth Sher

Sisterhood PresidentsLeatte Gelfeld & Beth Sher

Social Action – Maot Chitim

“Maot Chitim” refers to the centuries old customof gathering wheat to provide the poor with matzohand other items for the observance of Pesach.

Maot Chitim of GreatChicago started over a centuryago and has evolved into a year-round volunteer effort, searchingfor the best and most reasonablypriced Kosher products thatdelivers food packages to Jewish

familes in need. There are many ways to help MaotChitim of Great Chicago accomplish its noblemission. They need volunteers to help pack Passoverfood packages on Sunday March 22nd, andvolunteers to help deliver packages on Sunday,March 29th.Please contact Maot Chitim of Great Chicago at

(847)674-3224 or email them at [email protected] more information.

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Lorna Cohen................................ 1Nancy Elliott ............................... 1Lori Heller................................... 1Michelle Schneider ..................... 1Charlotte Tritsch.......................... 1Yetta Goldman............................. 2Eleanor Kahn............................... 2Judith Kaplan .............................. 2Doris Kessler............................... 2Lynda Wallis................................ 2Laura Immergluck....................... 3Sharlene Sherman ....................... 3Monica Birnbaum ....................... 4Sherri Fishman ............................ 4Ami Handler................................ 4Tamara Marks.............................. 4Rachel McDowell ....................... 4Sheryl Blackman ......................... 5Kelly Beeland.............................. 6Nancy Levin ................................ 6Joyce Katz ................................... 7Joyce Poticha............................... 8Laurie Rosner .............................. 8Gail Wasserman........................... 8Beth Gilford ................................ 9Leona Natenberg ......................... 9Marla Peckler .............................. 9Millie Mayster............................ 10Eileen Samlan ............................ 10Gloria Snite ................................ 10Melinda Kahn............................. 11Audrey LeCavalier ..................... 11Barbara Gaffen ........................... 12Renee Alpern.............................. 13Diana Bentkover ........................ 13Diane Levy................................. 13Catheryn Rotstein....................... 13Susan Schwartz .......................... 13Pauline Flower ........................... 14Gail Pestine ................................ 14Julie Snyder................................ 14Elaine Michaels.......................... 15Karin Nussbaum......................... 15Diane Lebovitz ........................... 16Ellen Roth .................................. 16Debra Zide.................................. 16Linda Jesser................................ 17Lindsay Mittelman ..................... 17Amy Weinstein........................... 17Harriet Berger............................. 18Dayle Meliker ............................ 18Corinne Rivkin ........................... 18Laurie Silverman........................ 18Renee Strum............................... 18Sharyl Portugal........................... 19

Ellen Segal ................................. 19Ellen Finn................................... 20Ellen Mink.................................. 20Carrie Rosenstein ....................... 20Rachel Dunn............................... 21Patricia Dechter.......................... 22Lara Katz.................................... 22Jill Lake...................................... 22Sheila Medansky ........................ 22Daphne Frank............................. 23Beverly Miller ............................ 23Sherry Weinstein ........................ 23Anita Gordon.............................. 24Lauren Lustbader ....................... 24Marcey Bernstein ....................... 25Gale Glantz ................................ 25Lindsay Pearlman....................... 25Gail Rosen.................................. 25Bonnie Weisman ........................ 25Ellyn Nudelman ......................... 26Marlene Kerstein........................ 27Miriam Pike................................ 27Mona Weiss ................................ 27Karen Goldberg.......................... 28Barbara Kurnick ......................... 28Lynda Rose................................. 28Suzanne Goldberg ...................... 29Melissa Gilman .......................... 30Paula Goldsand .......................... 30Eliana Kahn................................ 30Marla Silverman......................... 30Karen Wadler.............................. 30

LEAGRAMS April

Would you like to send a birthday oranniversary greeting to a CBSmember? It is SO simple! We canestablish an account for you by justsending in a check for any dollaramount. We will deduct the amountyou spend each month on eachLeagram/Anniversary and let youknow when your account is low. Whatcould be easier? No more 75¢ checks!Send your donations prior to the 20thof the month to: Teri Robins, 4016Sunset Lane, Northbrook, IL [email protected]

Name _______________# of Greetings ________Amount ______________

c On accountc Money enclosed

The Louis Gurvitz Memorial

SisterhoodJudaica Shop

A unique shopping experienceawaits you at our

~Shop Around the Corner~

We’re sure you’ll find something to buyfor yourselves or to proudly give to someoneas a gift. You’ll see new and imaginative

Judaica, useful items for the home, and greatmerchandise for the kids and grandkids. Youcan also support Israel by purchasing ourtallitot, jewelry and Ahava made in Israel.

Sisterhood Tribute Cards & Cookbooks,Torah Fund Cards and Movie Theatre Ticketsare also available for purchase in our Shop.

All Judaica Shop profits assist Sisterhoodin fulfilling its financial commitment to ourSynagogue. VISA, MasterCard and DiscoverCard are gladly accepted and our prices are at

least 10% less than retail.

REGULAR SHOP HOURSMonday through Thursday

mornings…10:00 AM - NOONTuesday and Thursday afternoons…

4:00 PM - 5:30 PMSunday mornings…9:00 AM - NOON

Appointments are always availableby calling

Diana Lewis 847.947.2906 Darlene Padnos (h) 847.998.0494

or (c) 847.217.4531Robyn Rosengard (h) 847.498.9901

or (c) 847.917.1197

Keep browsing, keep shopping,and keep in touch!

JUST BECAUSE COUPONJust because it’s almost Pesach

This coupon is good toward $5.00off a purchase of at least $25.00

(Judaica Shop merchandise only &excluding books & mezuzzah parchment)

Not valid with any other offer and to beused during the month of March

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March BimaFlower FundDonations

My sincere thanks for all the goodwishes and donations in honor of the

birth of my great-grandson, Jack Harrison Dolin. Yourthoughtfulness means so much to me.

- Jeanette Schusteff

Our sincere thanks for all the goodwishes and donations in honor of our

50th Wedding Anniversary- Carol & Ed Kaplan

With sincere thanks for the Leagramsand good wishes in honor of our52nd Wedding Anniversary- Sheryl & Fred Katzenstein

I want to thank all my friends fortheir cards and wishes for my speedyrecovery. It is good to have friends.

- Norm Iglarsh

Aaron Adams & Beatriz Gonzales-Rajal 1Michael and Leann Blue............. 25 yrs. 1Geoffrey and Claudy Thompson ........... 1Elliot and Sharon Goldman ................... 3Ronald and Ronna Heftman .................. 4Joel and Amy Taub ................................ 4Sanford and Eliana Kahn ....................... 8Neal and Stacey Schneider .................... 8Howard and Sophie Gelman .................. 9Michael and Ruth Hudak ............20 yrs. 9Paul and Laura Lapping ......................... 9Robert and Kandye Martin .........40 yrs. 9Alan and Rhoda Maslov .............20 yrs. 9Alan and Ilene Shapiro .......................... 9Allen and Pauline Flower ..........50 yrs. 11Joseph and Ferne Appel ........................ 12Robert and Pepi Barr .................45 yrs. 12Harold and Susan Schwartz .................. 14Arthur and Rita Schwartz ..........65 yrs. 15David and Denise Eisenberg ......15 yrs. 16Howard and Susan Herman .......15 yrs. 16Jack and Marianne Bankier .......45 yrs. 18William and Judi Goldman ................... 20Maurice and Diana Lewis ..................... 21Scott and Meryl Weis ........................... 21Robert and Janet Footlik ....................... 22Burt and Becky Ofsaiof ........................ 22

Burton and Jennifer Weinstein ............. 22Robert and Barbara Kasper .................. 24Hal and Ellen Lipshutz ......................... 24Jason and Paige Chez ........................... 27Paul and Nancy Epstein 30 yrs. 28Gina and Silverman .............................. 28Marty and Sandra Gold ........................ 29Edwin and Donna Greenberg ....20 yrs. 29Ephraim and Gloria Knopoff ................ 29Evan and Lisa Oblonsky ....................... 30

Anniversaries April

Anniversary Greeting UpdateDo you know how EASY it is to send an anniver-sary and leagram greeting to a CBS member? Wecan establish an account for you just by sending ina check for any dollar amount. We will deduct theamount you spend each month onLeagram/Anniversary and let you know whenyour account is low. No more 75¢ checks. Sendyour donations prior to the 20th of the month to:Karen Rosenthal, 317 South Can Dota Avenue,Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.Email: [email protected]

Name___________________________________

# of Greetings ____________________________

Amount _________________________________

_____ On Account ____ Money EnclosedBima Flower Fund

The Bima Flower Fund helps to ensurethat our Bima bouquets will continue tobe as beautiful as they always have been.Your minimum donation of $10 (or more)will make that happen. Acknowledgementof your donation will appear on the

Sisterhood page in the bulletin. If the donation is in “memoryof” or in “honor of” someone, a letter of acknowledgement willbe sent to the family. Simply fill out the form below and send itor call Estelle Miller at CBS, 847-498-4100.

Bima Flower FundDonation Form

I (we) ___________________________________wish to donate $_______________to the Bima Flower Fund. Check one: o In honor of ____________________________o In memory of __________________________Message: ____________________________________________________________________Name: _________________________________Address: _______________________________

Mail by the 15th of the month to Estelle Miller, CBS, 3433 Walters, Northbrook, IL 60062

SISTERHOOD BOOK REVIEW

On March 23, 2015, Maureen Gold willlead the discussion on ALL THE LIGHTWE CANNOT SEE by Anthony Doerr.This novel is about a blind French girland a German boy whose paths collidein occupied France as both try to survivethe devastation of World War II.Please join us for an interestingdiscussion. For additional details contactMarsha Hochman [email protected] or at847-607-8448.

Ida & Harry Roth Community Center

Purim CarivalBeatlemania

Men’s Club Lox BoxSisterhood Cooking with

Paula Shoyer

OrientalFarfel

5 C. . . . . . . matzah farfel

3 . . . . . . . . . . . eggs

1/2 tsp. . . . . salt

. . . . . . . . . . pepper to taste

1/2-3/4 C. . . water

1/4 C. . . . . . oil

2 . . . . . . . . . onions, chopped

1/2 C. . . . . . celery, 2 ribs, sliced

1/2 med. . . . cabbage, chopped

3 . . . . . . . . . cloves garlic, minced

2 C. . . . . . . green and/or red pepper, diced

4 . . . . . . . . carrots

. . . . . . . . . . salt, pepper, ginger

1/2 C. . . . . . almonds, sliced and toasted

Mix together farfel, eggs, salt and pepper. Spread into a large

greased roasting pan and toast for 20 minutes at 350º.

Pour in water until absorbed, mixturewill puff slightly. Stir sauteed

vegetables in oil, add farfel. Stir untilblended. Season with salt, pepper and

ginger. Stir in toasted almonds.A tasty, colorful alternative to kugel!

Judy Wolkin

Adar/Nisan 5775

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Ritual Committee12 Adar 5775

Hebrew SchoolSH Exec/Board

13 Adar 5775

FAST OF ESTHERMegillah ReadingPurim Pandemonium: congregation wide dinner & program

14 Adar 5775

PURIMLox Box MakingFinancial Commitee

15 Adar 5775

SHUSHAN PURIM5:29pm - Candlelighting

16 Adar 5775Ki Tissa

Sarah Glass

Parent Tot ShabbatShehechyanu Shabbat

Lox Box Packing

17 Adar 5775

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Lox Box DeliverySunday SchoolTrope/BM ParentsSunday School for Adults CBS Knits

18 Adar 5775

USY BasketballExecutive Board

19 Adar 5775

Social Action: PADS Hebrew School

Melton Year 1 @ SSDS 20 Adar 5775

House CommitteeYouth Commission

USY Lounge Night21 Adar 5775

Fundraising CommitteeSchool Board

22 Adar 5775

K-2 Shabbat Dinner6:37pm - Candlelighting

Vaykhel-Pekudei-Parah23 Adar 5775

Ellie WiseFamily Shabbat Service

Sunday School

MC Breakfast/Israel in DepthTrope/BM Parents

Sunday School for Adults Chaverim Chocolate SederCBS KnitsUSCJ Annual Concert

KITCHEN CLOSED24 Adar 5775 25 Adar 5775

Board of Trustees

Sisterhood Pesach Cooking (March 17-19)

Hebrew SchoolSH Pesach Author: Paula Shoyer

Nosh 'n Drash26 Adar 5775 27 Adar 5775

Melton Year 1 @ SSDS MC Candle Packing

28 Adar 5775

USY Lounge Night Shabbat with a Twist 29 Adar 5775

MC Shabbat6:45pm - Candlelighting

1 Nisan 5775Vayikra-HaChodesh

ROSH CHODESH

Study MinyanChai Mitzvah

Sunday School2 Nisan 5775

MC BreakfastTrope/BM Parents

Sunday School for Adults Maot Chitim Packing

3 Nisan 5775

SH Book Review4 Nisan 5775

Hebrew School FJMC Board5 Nisan 5775

USY Lounge NightDistinguished Speaker: Jeremy Bash

7 Nisan 5775

6:52pm - Candlelighting Tzav-Shabbat Hagadol

HAZAK Shabbat Participation Family Shabbat Service

6 Nisan 5775 8 Nisan 5775

Spring/Pesach Break (March 29-April 11)

HUGS Chocolate Seder (Location: CBS) Maot Chitim Delivery

9 Nisan 5775 10 Nisan 5775

KITCHEN CLOSED11 Nisan 5775

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayMARCH 20153433 Walters Avenue | Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847.498.4100 | www.BethShalomNB.org

Trope/BM ParentsSunday School for Adults Purim CarnivalHUGS @ Purim Carnival (Location: TBA)

2015 Yom Ha’Shoah Program & Breakfast Sitting on Top of the World

Featuring the author

Steven Richards Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 9:30am

A er ten year old Jew Kurt (Walker) Wagner is expelled out of Nazi Germany, he begins a seven year odyssey that culminates with his adop!on in America. During this journey, he learns the truth that his unknown father is a Nazi Brownshirt and his never seen Chris!an brother was his neighbor. This true story explora!on of family and faith weaves together the voices of the main characters to answer Kurt’s ques!on of “Why”.

Please RSVP to either [email protected] or the synagogue office at 847-498-4100 no later than April 12th

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Men's Club PresidentLarry Grossman & Ray Rokni

Men’s Club March Madness INSANITY!March is always

madness for Men’sClub and this year is noexception. We tip off with our

signature Lox BoxPacking event onSaturday evening,March 7, followed bythe “Day of

Deliverance,” when thousands of Chicagoland Jews nosh lox andbagels. We hope you and your family will join us on Saturday nightto pack. It’s a great community camaraderie event and if you havenever seen 1,000 dozen bagels in one place, you will then.Men’s Club Shabbat is Saturday, March 21. Join us as Men’s

Club and the Men’s Club Choir lead an entire Shabbat service. Over60 Men’s Club members, past Kavod honorees and past presidentswill participate in this spiritually enriching event.We will also celebrate the 2015 Kavod Award honoree, Dr.

Robert Spector. Bob joined CBS in 1994 and has been a Men’s ClubBoard member for the past 12 years. He took a major leadership rolein helping to redefine our community by spearheading the Keruvmovement at CBS through which we have exponentially broadenedour perspective and relationship with interfaith families. Hecontinues to lead this effort at CBS with events and a monthlybulletin column and is actively involved with FJMC on a nationalbasis for both Keruv and other community involvement initiatives. Bob was born and raised in Mendota Heights, a suburb of St.

Paul, and is a lifelong Twins and Vikings fan. He attended theUniversity of Minnesota for his BA and Master’s degrees and earnedhis PhD at Northwestern University. He is a practicing clinicalpsychologist specializing in families and children. He serves as VPof the school board for District #31 and is also VP School for CBS.He also spent 17 years as the Director of Professional Training atCAUSES, (Child Abuse Unit for Studies Education and Services),a public agency in Chicago helping sexually abused young people.He and his wife, Dr. Chris Meyers, have three children: Ari, a

social worker at Christopher House, Rachel, a senior at GlenbrookSouth, and Rebecca, a sophomore at Glenbrook South. Bob is afitness enthusiast who has climbed the stairs of Chicago’s largestbuildings for both fun and charity, despite having dual hipreplacement surgeries. He is constantly in pursuit of the highest goalsand standards, no matter what the challenge is and it is our privilegeto have him as an active member of our community

So, it’s crazy, but a good crazy. Please join in the insanity!

B’shalom-

Larry and Raywww.Facebook.com/cbs.mensclub Twitter: @CBSMensClub

Larry Grossman Ray Rokni

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Be A PADS Volunteer!Once a month, members of CBS donate food for the dinner meal at

the PADS Northwest shelter located in Wheeling. Volunteers can eithercook or purchase food to donate. We typically provide 2 main dishes, 2vegetables, 2 salads, 2 fresh fruits, 4 desserts and 2 milk or juices. We

prepare enough to feed 12 hungry men.

CBS has been assigned the following dates, and if you areinterested in participating, please contact Sara Weinstein

at 847-480-0817 for further information.

CBS PADS Dates: 03/10/15, 04/21/15

PASSOVER ALREADY?????Relax and breathe………..No it is not Passover already, but it is timefor Sarah Budweg and I to begin planning the baking schedule for ourPassover Kiddushim and we want YOU!!! Please say yes and sign upfor a slot….or two and help us prepare a wonderful assortment ofsavory hot dishes like our world famous Mac and Cheese and our

delicious baked goods such as our mandel bread and assorted cookiesand cakes. Here is the baking schedule divided into two hour slots:

Please email us with your day and time slot preference to:

Kim Shwachman at [email protected]

Monday, March 16th 4:30-6:30, 6:30-8:30 Tuesday, March 17th 9:30-11:30, 11:30-1:30, 1:30-3:30, or 6:30-8:30 Wednesday, March 18th 9:30-11:30, 11:30-1:30, 1:30-3:30, or 6:30-8:30 Thursday, March 19th 9:30-11:30**, 11:30-1:30**

**If needed

Thank you in advance for what we know will beanother fantastic year!

We look forward to hearing from you!!Kim Shwachman and Sarah BudwegPesach Kiddushim Co-Chairs

5776- Chametz Riddance Food DrivePerform a mitzvah while cleaning

out your food pantry!

Collecting all unopened non-perishablesPlease donate your Chametz for those in need in our local

community. Bring your food donations to CBS now! No Chametzdonations will be accepted after Wednesday, April 1st. We will again collect food for the pantries after Passover,

Sunday, April 12th.All donations will benefit The Northfield Food Pantry and

Northwest ARK Food Pantry.

LifeSource Community

Blood Drive

Sunday, April 12th, 2015

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Every day 1500 blood donors areneeded. For over 10 years, CongregationBeth Shalom has responded by hosting aBlood Drive. The CBS Blood Drive thispast August was a huge success, pleasehelp make this one just as successful!

WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD?Healthy adults, ages 17 and older (16 with parental

permission) who weigh at least 110 pounds. Picture IDrequired.

IS IT SAFE?Donating blood poses no health risks.

WHY SHOULD I DONATE?A pint of blood is separated into three components, so inonly an hour you can potentially save three lives!

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred so we can be properly staffed. Please contact Blood Drive Committee Chairman, Steve Elisco, at [email protected]

to reserve your time.

VOTE MERCAZ You can strengthen the voice of Conservative/Masorti Judaism in Israel and around the world by voting for MERCAZ in the World Zionist Congress election. You do NOT have to be a member of MERCAZ to vote. Voting costs $10.

For more information and to vote go to mercazusa.org

Voting ends April 30th

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Congregation Beth Shalom Men’s Club

LOX BOX 2015! SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015

Enough of your favorite foods to serve 6 people for just $30.00!!!

NO PRICE INCREASE FROM LAST YEAR!

* Nova Lox *Dozen Fresh Bagels *Orange Juice *Tomato *Onion *Cream Cheese *Donuts AND MORE!!!

ORDER YOUR BOXES TODAY PAY BY CHECK OR CHARGE CARD – Complete this form and return it with payment to CBS 3433 Walters, Northbrook, IL 60062 Attention Men’s Club Lox Box: Checks payable to “CBS Men’s Club”.

ORDER BY EMAIL- [email protected] ORDER BY PHONE - Call Chairman Dan Sher (847) 309-6752 Email any questions to [email protected]

BE A SPONSOR OR BENEFACTOR – RECEIVE FREE BOXES CBS Men’s Club delivers hundreds of donated Lox Boxes each year to help feed those who are less fortunate. Over

the last 16 years we have served approximately 45,000 people. With your help we will do even more.

BENEFACTOR - For every 20 Lox Boxes purchased for charity, either CJE or ARK, receive 2 additional Lox Boxes at NO CHARGE

SPONSOR - For each 10 Lox Boxes purchased, whether they are for yourself, gifts, or for the less fortunate, receive 1 additional Lox Box at NO CHARGE

Boxes for SELF _____ + GIFTS _____ + ARK _____ + COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY _____= Total Boxes_______

x $30 = Total Cost __________ (Benefactor / Sponsor – Number NO CHARGE Boxes ____) Purchaser ______________________________________ Address _______________________________________ # Boxes _____ City ______________________________ ZIP ___________ Phone _________________ E-Mail Address ________________________

I WILL PICK UP* MY LOX BOX AT CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM BETWEEN 7:30 AM AND 11:00 AM ____________

PLEASE DELIVER THE LOX BOX TO: Purchaser_____ Other _____ (please use a separate form for each delivery order) Recipient _______________________________ Street ________________________________ # of Boxes _____ City ________________ ZIP _____ Phone ____-____________ For Gift Orders Only: Enjoy From: __________________________________ LOCATION OF HOME FOR DELIVERY: (please be specific, or preferably include an Internet Map) ___________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MasterCard / Visa (circle one) Card # ___________________________________________________Security Code ____________ Exp. Date _______/_______ The security code is the last 3 or 4 digits on the back of the card Signature ___________________________________________________________________________

LAST DATE FOR LOX BOX ORDERS – March 1, 2015

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RABBI WOLKIN’S GOOD & WELFAREFUND:In honor of:Rabbi Wolkin for the beautiful baby naming service for

Bayla & Ava Siedband – Julie & Brian SiedbandCarol & Ed Kaplan for your 50th Wedding Anniversary –

Dr. Sheldon & Sandy CotlerSheila & Marshall Ander for your granddaughter

Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah – Sharon & Jules CohenIn memory of:Sylvia Polakow – Judy & Michael Balter, Mr. & Mrs. Joel

Platt, Mary FloroLeonard Goldberg on the occasion of his Yahrzeit –

Barbara LibauerEsther “Terry” Halpern – Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Banoff,

Betty Sobelman, Esther Levitan & Family, Miriam &Nathan Harpaz

Evalyn Rosenstein – Sharon & Jules Cohen, JackieGichner, Carol & Ed Kaplan, Dr. & Mrs. Jerry &Bonnie Rothenberg

Avi Naamat – Stewart & Mitzie Herman & FamilyJerry Berg – Linda & Harvey Lezak, Dr. Leonard & Shelly

MillmanLois Morris – Sandy & Irwin FrischmanMinnie Rose Graff – Judy & Jim HokeHilda Abrahams – Linda & Curt Rodin & FamilyInez Cohen – Lorraine & Shana MelnicoffMartin Silverman – Julie HafnerMike Scharff - Edie & Les KormanFather of Debbie Landsman – Mellie & Larry Wolfson,

Quandt FamilyDanny Kornblut – Mellie & Larry WolfsonJack Cohen – Rosalie & George GoldbergRuth Gold on the occasion of her Yahrzeit – Maureen

GoldEvelyn Pielet – Dr. Scott & Susan Glazer, Judy & Jim

Hoke

RABBI MELMAN’S GOOD & WELFAREFUND:In honor of: Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of his officiating at

Esther “Terry” Halpern’s funeral – Randee Blair &

family and Sam Halpern & familyAlana and Allan Werth on the birth of their

granddaughter Sophie Rose – Barbara & David MennRabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of his officiating at

the naming of their granddaughter Reese Jemma –Barbara & David Menn

Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of his involvementwith Shabbat with a Twist – Robin & Rick Dissen

Hilary and Ric Braun on the birth of their grandson LeorGilaad – Sharon & Mark Telpner

Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of his making theB’nai Mitzvah of Alec, Shayna and Benjamin sospecial – Danielle & Joel Pekay

In memory of: Evalyn Rosenstein – Sandi ZelenEsther “Terry” Halpern – Barbara & Richard BosleyFay Herbstman – Andy & David Reich & familyMartin Silverman – Sharon & Mark Telpner

CANTOR’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND:In honor of: Sheryl and Mitch Portugal on Jessica’s engagement –

Helene & Tom Coorsh & familyBarbara and David Menn & Family on the birth of their

granddaughter Reese Jemma – Karen, Ethan &Joshua Stepen

Cantor Steven Stoehr – Ethel & Charles SobelCantor Steven Stoehr wishing him a “Chai Five” from

Richard’s parents – Lorraine & Carl FischmanHilary and Ric Braun on the birth of their grandson Leor

Gilaad – Robin & Rick DissenCantor Steven Stoehr for a wonderful service – Marlene

SilvermanSpeedy recovery: Lainie I. Chamopoulos – Mother and FatherIn memory of: Milton Braun – Barbara Ziff & Jeff RatnerJeffrey Spreckman – Alene & Cary WintroubEvelyn Pielet – Debra KayLynne Buslik – Wendy & Shelly Copeland

BERNARD GRAD MEMORIAL CHESEDFUND:In honor of: Lois and Joel Michaels on their granddaughter Lincoln

becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Fern & Larry RosemanIn memory of:Sylvia Polakow – Fern & Larry RosemanEvalyn Rosenstein – Fern & Larry RosemanAmy Singer – Fern & Larry RosemanShirley Jacob – Sue & Abe DrayerAlan Rovin – Fern & Larry RosemanFranklin Hirsch – Marlene & Allan GoldbergMorris Hauser – Marlene & Allan Goldberg

BURT PATZIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND:In honor of: Beth and Dan Sher on their son Spencer becoming a Bar

Mitzvah – Melany & Max ShaftalSpeedy recovery: Harvey R. Gold – Shirley SamuelsIn memory of: Sylvia Polakow – Phyllis & Leonard MasonMaurice Abrams – Phyllis & Leonard Mason

FRANCINE SHAPIRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:In memory of: Sylvia Polakow – Margie & Dave Shapiro

GOLD FAMILY SABBATH FUND:In honor of: Sheryl and Fred Katzenstein on their anniversary – Carol

& Michael SchnitzlerHilary and Ric Braun on the birth of their grandson Leor

Gilaad – Carol & Michael SchnitzlerSpeedy recovery to: Harvey R. Gold – Barbara & Jerry Petasnick; Carol & Ed

Kaplan; Barbara & Marshall Dickler; Darlene &Norman Padnos; Linda & Bernie Petchenik; Donna &Michael Pekay; Adrienne & Ira Holtzman; Matty &Steve Shechtman; Diana & Maury Lewis; CBS HouseCommittee; Marjorie & Bret Maxwell & family; Leslie& Scott Rogoff & family; Sheryl & Frank Weissman;Fran & Fred Hakimian; Perry Rudich; Ethel & ArtObrand

In memory of: Sylvia Polakow – Barbara & Jerry Petasnick; Anne & Bob

Kaplan & family; Sharon & Mark Telpner; Janet &Arnie Hoffman; Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Isaak Shapiro

Nate Pickus – Carol & Michael SchnitzlerAlan Rovin – Linda & Bernie PetchenikJerry Sherman – Allison & Jeremy MagidSteve Gore – Carol & Michael Schnitzler

HARVEY R. GOLD SEFER HAFTARAHFUND:Speedy recovery to: Harvey R. Gold – Gail & Sherwin Meyers; Edie & Les

Korman; Marcia & Henry Rabinowitz; Lisa & HaroldDembo; Hope & Randy Samborn

In memory of: Sylvia Polakow – Allison & Jeremy Magid; Amy,

Lawrence & Meital LeVine

HELENE HOFFMAN MEMORIAL CON-CERT FUND:In honor of: Janet and Arnie Hoffman on their granddaughter Jessie

becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Irma & Lew Amsel

The CongregationGratefully Acknowledges

The FollowingContributions:

DONATIONSWe are seeking donations to help families ofpatients with severe medical conditions and

burdensome medical bills.Checks may be made payable to:

Rabbi Wolkin’s Good & Welfare FundAll donations are strictly confidential.

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Janet Jacobson Hoffman –Mr. & Mrs. Steven DritzSpeedy recovery to: Susan Kanar – Janet & Arnie HoffmanIn memory of: Evalyn Rosenstein – Janet & Arnie Hoffman; Marcia &

Henry RabinowitzHilda Abrahams – Ilene & Richard FischmanAlan Rovin – Carol & Ed Kaplan; Susan & Donald Levine;

Esther Levitan & family; Leslie & Scott Rogoff &family; Suzie & David Shoub; Faye & Fred Tatel;Marcia & Henry Rabinowitz; Judy & Michael Balter;Sandy & Sheldon Cotler

JANNA SUGAR MEMORIAL ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:In honor of: Charlotte Kohn on the birth of her grandson Efraim

Yedidya – Bev & David Sugar & familyCindy and Danny Socianu on their daughter Alexa’s

engagement – Rosalie Roth & family; Bev & DavidSugar

Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of the Aliyah fortheir family – Sarah & Allan Budweg

Janna Sugar on the anniversary of her birthday – Debbie& Joe Brinkworth; Naomi Spector & family; Sheryl &Frank Weissman; The Hutensky Family; Marcie B.Weiss

Terry and Andy Navarro on their daughter Julia becominga Bat Mitzvah – Sheila Derman

In memory of: Sylvia Polakow – Marcia & Kern PetchenikMinnie Rose Graff – Denise & Jonathan Handler;

Adrienne & Jerry BauerCarol Kiehl – Allison & Jeremy MagidEvalyn Rosenstein – Denise & Jonathan Handler; Sue &

Stu LevinHilda Abrahams – Lisa & Harold Dembo; Laurel &

Howard Jacob; Mona & Andy BermanEsther “Terry” Halpern – Laurel & Howard JacobFay Herbstman – Linda & Lewis Cohen; Terri & Marc

SchwartzBernice Robinson – Shaynee & David JankelovitzAunt Ruth – Helene & Marty HutenskyLawrence Schwade – Sarah & Allan BudwegMichael Scharff – Becky & Ellis SostrinDanny Kornblut – Quandt FamilyJoseph Strauss – Robin & Lee EisenbergShirley, mother of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Wolff – Sarah

BudwegEvelyn Pielet – Adrienne & Jerry Bauer

JEROME J. KAPLAN MEMORIAL ADULT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND:Speedy recovery: Ellen Kaplan – Sharon & Jules Cohen

KESSLER MEMORIAL SHABBATONEFUND:In memory of: Murray Ziskind – Shirley Kessler

LAWRENCE B. ROSNER BUILDINGFUND:In memory of: Father of Joanna and Skip Silver Family – Lisa & Evan

Oblonsky & familyLenny Chausow – Laurie Rosner; Fern Slotky

LESTER KURNICK YOUTH FUND:In honor of: Alana and Allan Werth on the birth of their

granddaughter Sophie Rose – Barbara & MarshallDickler

LEWIS D. GREENBERG MEMORIAL SHABBATONE FUND:In honor of: Lindsay and Brian Werth on the birth of their daughter

Sophie Rose – Vivian KoehlerRita Werth on her birthday and the birth of her great-

granddaughter Sophie Rose – Vivian KoehlerAlana and Allan Werth on the birth of their

granddaughter Sophie Rose – Vivian KoehlerIn memory of: Miriam Shay, William Shay, Walter Koehler, Margot Kass

and Herta Weil – Vivian KoehlerDavid Edelman, Abe Edelman and Ruth Markman –

Maureen & Jerry Edelman

MARVIN DISHLER TREE OF LIFE FUND:Speedy recovery: Chuck Block – Estelle & Eddie Miller

MEN’S CLUB YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPFUND:In honor of: Barbara and David Menn on the birth of their

granddaughter Reese Jemma – Cece & ArlenLasinsky

In memory of: Fay Herbstman – Cece & Arlen LasinskyWarren Elisco – Marshall & Barbara Dickler

PAUL WALD YAHRZEIT FUND:In memory of: Jennie Cranow and Jacob Korol – Zelda KorolRuth Dubinsky – Barbara & Ray NissenAll his loved ones – Sheldon NatenbergSelig Lesnoy – Loly Farnos & Herb LesnoySarah & Harry Sweet – Marlene Silverman

Beryl Root – Joyce & Herb RootMary Kasper, Meyer Kasper, Miriam Shay and William

Shay – Barbara & Bob KasperLouis Sherman and Larry Rosengard – Anne TosseyAnna Arnold – Philip ArnoldDorothy Aronoff – Sidney AronoffTillie and Albert Ashman – Betty AshmanCharlie Dann – Debra Dann KayRonald Schultz – Gloria SchultzBelle Katz – Gloria & Jerome SperberMax Malin – Frances & Earl SimonSimon Handler – Sandra LichmanJerry Berg – Enid & Fred GrabinerBertha Libauer – Larry LibauerMax Hendzel – Judy & Michael GreenbergShirley Warshawsky – Caryn Siegel & Lee WarshawskyAbraham Marks – Sarah MarksFlorence Redman – Harriet E. GoldbergPhilip Schoeneman – Allen & Joan SchoenemanFlorence Collender – Rosalyn & Bill HarrisJordan Siedband – Jane & Lenny SiedbandTheir loved ones – Roberta & Leo ApplebaumMarion Abrahams – Carol AbrahamsHarry N. Heftman – Ron & Ronna HeftmanSam Zelen – Sandi ZelenAll their Loved Ones – Irma & Sheldon ZagerMax Alter and George Mayster – Melvin MaysterChannie Studnitzer – Ari StudnitzerKeni Root – Herb RootNat H. Rappin, Belle Rappin, Edwin “Hokie” Goldstein &

Marion Goldstein – Donna & Donnie RappinFrancine Elrod – Helene & Lennard BeckerDeanna Rudich – Perry RudichMary Feldman – Sonya SawyerMarcia Shapiro –Marlene GurtzSam Byzek – Gayle & Burt ZisRalph Waiss – Diane GoldmanAllen Brown – Susan & Peter BrownEarl J. Goldberg – Harriet E. GoldbergHarold Golden – Mr. & Mrs. Neal GoldenArnold Kravitz – Carol & Neal BlusteinLee Eisenberg – Susan & Scott GlazerLillian Kerschner – Marshall Kerschner

ROSENGARD MUSEUM FUND:In memory of: Esther “Terry” Halpern – Beth & Sheldon GaffenMaurice Abrams – Beth & Sheldon GaffenLynne, wife, mother and grandmother of the Buslik family

– Rosengard family – Eileen, Jill, Lisa, Neil & JessicaMother and grandmother of Dr. & Mrs. Neil Cantor –

Roberta & Norman FriedmanIrv Lazar – Beth & Sheldon Gaffen

RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARYFUND:In honor of: Naomi Weiss in appreciation of her involvement with

Shabbat with a Twist – Robin & Rick Dissen

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Sandy and Sheldon Cotler on their granddaughterCaroline becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Faye & Fred Tatel

Speedy recovery to: Harvey R. Gold – Naomi WeissIn memory of: Esther “Terry” Halpern – Ed MaslovSylvia Polakow – Faye & Fred TatelEvalyn Rosenstein – Sandie & Stan SklarEstelle Schaffner – Judi SteinbergSophie Wilten - Karen & Jeff Wadler

RUTH & ROBERT WERSHKOFF MINYANBREAKFAST FUND:In memory of: Claire Benson – Arvin FuttermanSylvia Polokow – Joy Berks

SIM SHALOM PRAYER BOOK FUND: Speedy recovery: Harvey R. Gold – Phyllis & Leonard MasonIn memory of: Evalyn Rosenstein – Faye & Fred TatelEvelyn Pielet – Cindy & Bob Marder; Donna & Craig Yale;

Matty & Steve Shechtman

SISTERHOOD EYSHET CHAYIL FUND:In honor of: Alana and Allan Werth on the birth of their

granddaughter Sophie Rose – Sharyl & MitchPortugal

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT KIDDUSHFUND:In honor of: Edna and Mike Schrank on the engagement of their

daughter - Helene & Tom CoorshMeryl and Scott Weis on their son Micah becoming a Bar

Mitzvah – Leatte & Adam GelfeldHarriet Jacobs and John Domke on their 30th anniversary

– Carol & Michael Schnitzler; Cindy & Bob MarderBarbara and David Menn on the birth of their

granddaughter Reese Jemma – Alana & Allan WerthEki and Norman Greenberg on their 65th wedding

anniversary – Edna & Mike SchrankDonna and Michael Pekay on the B’nai Mitzvah of their

grandchildren, Alec, Benjamin and Shayna – Edna (Dredze) &Mike

SchrankHilary and Ric Braun on the birth of their grandson Leor

Gilaad – Edna & Mike Schrank Sarit and Scott Pogofsky on the birth of their grandson

Oren Dor – Edna & Mike SchrankRobin and Peter Karney on the birth of their

granddaughter – Carol & Michael Schnitzler

Speedy recovery: Susan Kanar – Barbara & Marshall DicklerIn memory of: Sylvia Polakow – Darlene & Norman Padnos; Edna &

Michael SchrankEvalyn Rosenstein – Cheryl & Kevin Braude; Marlene &

Marshall HirshmanHarvey R. Gold – The Schrank Family – Edna, Mike, Lani,

Seth, Francie & David

SOPHIE BINSTEIN TZEDAKAH FUND:In memory of: Ida Strum, Abe Strum and Pearl Block – Earl StrumSylvia Polakow – The Gertz FamilyEsther Smithson – Edie & Ken SmithsonMarvin Fullett – Susie & Shelly KarlinskyEvelyn Pielet – Lisa & Harold Dembo

STEVEN TEITELBAUM RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND:In honor of: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lipman on the birth of their twin

sons Graham Oliver and Bodie Price – Bobbie &Harvey Teitelbaum; Merle, Larry, Sam, Lauren, Josh& Danny Cowin

Robin & Lee Eisenberg on the birth of their twingrandsons Graham Oliver and Bodie Price – Bobbie &Harvey Teitelbaum; Merle, Larry, Sam, Lauren, Josh& Danny Cowin

Julie Teitelbaum on her 25th birthday – Merle, Sam, Josh& Danny Cowin; Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum

Speedy recovery to: Sharon Goldman – Sandie & Stan SklarHarvey R. Gold – Sharon & Elliot GoldmanRonald Frank – Maxine & Allan BurkeIn memory of: Sylvia Polakow – Ronna & Ron HeftmanJoseph Arbetter – Charles ArbetterSteven Teitelbaum – Roberta & Harvey TeitelbaumOliver Steiner – Marilyn & Charles ArbetterEvelyn Pielet – Marcy Teitelbaum & Family; Robin & Lee

EisenbergBob Greenfield –Marcy Teitelbaum & FamilyLorraine Block – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum; Thelma &

Norm Blonder

WILLIAM & PEARL SCHWARTZ MEMO-RIAL LIBRARY FUND:In memory of: Evalyn Rosenstein – Cindy & Bob MarderHilda Abrahams – Judi & Michael Greenberg

ZARANSKY FAMILY TICKTIN JEWISH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FUND:In honor of: Hilary and Ric Braun on the birth of their grandson Leor

Gilaad – Roseland & David Zaransky

SCHWARTZ CALL-IN FUND:In honor of: In appreciation of the availability of the Call-In Line for

those who are unable to attend services – RitaBerkelhamer Janowitz

In memory of: Sylvia Polakow – Barbara & Mark Gelfeld; Karyn & Duane

Kovachic; Agnes & Milton Grabow; Sue Altschular;Joan & Beth Carr; Matty & Steve Shechtman

Evalyn Rosenstein – Sheila & Harvey MedvinEsther “Terry” Halpern – Cindy & Bob Marder; Carol &

Neal BlusteinJudith Brandwein – Cindy & Bob Marder; Barbara &

Marshall DicklerEvelyn Pielet – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman

In LovingMemory

If you wish to honor the memory of adear one, a most fitting, traditional anddignified remembrance is through aMemorial Plaque. Each memorial plaque,bearing the name and yahrzeit date, ismounted on the tablet in the MosesonMemorial Alcove. It is lit on the Shabbat ofthe week of the yahrzeit, on the day of theyahrzeit and on the four festivals during theyear when Yizkor is recited. Call Maria(847-498-4100) for information or toorder a plaque.

The following families havededicated memorial plaques in theMoseson Memorial Alcove in memoryof their loved ones.

In memory of SUSAN NEKRITZ

by Barry, Mike and Ed Nekritz

In memory ofNORMAN RIVKIN

by Andi & Harold Kessler

We Regret to Inform You of theDeath of Esteemed Member

Martin Silverman

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Our Beth ShalomFamily Milestones:

WE PRAY THAT THESE FAMILIES WILL BUILD STRONG JEWISH HOMES AND

CONTRIBUTE BLESSINGS TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND TO ALL HUMANITY

Lindsay & Brian Werth are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Sophie Rose Werth

Alana & Allan Werth are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Sophie Rose Werth

Ruth Werth is happy to announce the birth of her great granddaughter Sophie Rose Werth

Barbara & David Menn are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Reese Jemma Cole

Cecelia & Edward Goldstein are happy to announce the birth of their great granddaughter Reese Jemma Cole

Robin & Lee Eisenberg are happy to announce the birth of theirgrandsons Graham Oliver & Bodie Price Lipman

Ric & Hilary Braun are happy to announce the birth of theirgrandson Leor Gilaad Braun

Sharyl & Mitch Portugal are happy to announce the engagement oftheir daughter Jessica to Benjamin Ezrine

Adrienne & Ira Holtzman are happy to announce the engagementof their son Bradley to Jordyn Trockman

Lindsay & Monty Mittelman are happy to announce the birth oftheir daughter Adeline Grace Mittelman

Ellen & Joseph Mittelman are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Adeline Grace Mittelman

The CongregationExtends

Its Sympathy To:Gail Polisky on the death of her mother Hilda Abrahams

Arthur Herbstman on the death of his mother Fay HerbstmanGina Silverman on the death of her husband Martin SilvermanTracey Becker on the death of her father Martin Silverman

Dr. Leroy Hirsch on the passing of his brother Franklin HirschCorrine Wolf on the passing of her brother

Harvey Ellis BerebitskyAlene Wintroub on the passing of her mother Evelyn PieletRenee Orelove on the passing of her mother Evelyn Pielet

Donna Greenberg on the passing of her mother Molly Sanchick

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER AND YOUR CHILD WAS RECENTLY MARRIED,PLEASE LET BETH SHALOM KNOW SO YOUR CHILD CAN TAKE ADVANTAGEOF A COMPLIMENTARY TWO YEAR MEMBERSHIP OFFERED TO ANY NEWLY

MARRIED COUPLE.

Congregation Beth Shalom

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� Francine Shapiro MemorialScholarship Fund

� Gold Family Sabbath Fund

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� Helene Hoffman Memorial Concert Fund

� High Holiday Prayer Book Fund ($30)

� Harold & Shirley Hoffman AdultEducation Learning Fund

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� Janna Sugar Memorial IsraelScholarship Fund

� Jerome J. Kaplan Memorial AdultProgram Scholarship Fund

� Kessler Memorial ShabbaTone Fund

� Lawrence B. Rosner Building Fund

� Lester Kurnick Youth Fund

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YahrzeitsMarch 1-6Charles Buddy AltmanMorris Charles BrandClara FeldmanNorma GitelmanJoe HorwitzHyman A. KaplanGerald KleinbergRuth KolchinskyPaula LeitmanWilliam MagidIda NeiditchMary SklairEdmond SternRon WasnerSophia WeismanIsadore WeissKalman WenigAbraham Abe BaerRose Meltzer DurbinShirley GelmanRuth GoldbergSeema Mintz GoldmanMarilynne HarrisAbe IsraelIda KormanSamuel LaFondMax LesnoyBernard LevitonFred MozinSheldon RiebmanChaskel RoterAnne ScullySylvia SelnickRose StuckerBarbara WenkDave WolinskyJoseph BermanMolly GarberRose GessBen LovittJean B. MargolisLillian MeyersHoward OrleansSydney PomerantzMilton RohdeMarshall SafronCarl ShapiroMorris TippSam ZeitlinZahava BaruchRella BergerEmma BodenheimerDorothy BudnoffShirley GanellenMorris GurvitzBetty LoebIrving Lurie

Reva MerkinHarold MermelJoseph RosenbergHarry ShermanToby SlayAnne SmithBarbara Sue

Oppenheim SmithMax StarIrene TendrockHoward AltersonJeanette BermanStanley J. BernsteinFlo BrooksteinAbraham EllisHarry GlassenbergRaymond LouzonRivelle "Rivie" Magid-

KushnerArthur MalisoffHarold RossBertha RothblattJacob RotsinSidney SidemanOlga Glucksman TritschTillie WelnakSarah BeitlerRachel BlockNorman J BochnerEdith ChervonySamuel GabyJudith GreenspanAnne HammermanRachel KaneJeannette KaufmanAlex LiebermanHarriet LublinerDavid Bernard MarderRose H. MarverMary MultackDorothy PecklerNorman RivkinAnne RosenbergHarold SchneiderYetta ShifrinLucille ShipMarvin P. ShoreSarah SlanMarcella Marcy VelickAbraham WeitzmanPhil Winick

March 7-13Edna BerkowitzEdward CampJack DawsonBen DobkinEric W. Feinberg

Dorothy GlazierJule GoldbergFlorence HandlerJulius KaplanAdolph PawlanAbe PolayMarion PriceCelia RichDon RichmanSophia RosenBarry RothBrandon RotsteinBonnie L SamuelsRuth SavitskyMartin SimonLester StrangeMourad YoussefMeyer GellisGertrude GreenbergSolomon GreenblattMilton GreensteinRuth HibnickLeonard LevitanBella LevySuzanne MirelmanCharles NewmanDorothy NurenbergSidney RubinFrieda BrinBertha GibrickSidney KulickGary KuninBen MillerBen Zion NudelmanBertha RosenbaumEdward SchillerHerman SchwartzShirley StolbergIsaac TepperLouis VersonShirley WeinsteinKenneth BraudeArnold DobkinFannie FischerZangwill FreedIda GentnerMolly "Malka" GetlinAnne GoldEdwin Hokie GoldsteinPearl GoldsteinJennie HarrisonFred JanowitzRobert JordanLouis KarsenFaye KrasnySidney LaskinMaxeen LindermanRegina PollackArthur Pomper

Freda RogersSam SakSol SchultzBernard SteinbergBetty WeintraubEdith WeissSam WolfPaul ZeidmanAlbert ZukermanDorothy AbramsBernard BalterSylvia BermanLouis ChapmanLester CopelandSamuel ErslerMaurice EzgurLeonard GainesArthur GreenbaumJoe LessmanMichael MarkovitzSylvia Ruth MarksBarbara MastoonBen MedvinDorothy RedmanMarjorie RosenbergDoris Barbara RubinIrving ShellistAnna SilvermanArthur SoboroffLeon ZlotowiczSheldon BaitmanJennie BloomSamuel CigelnikHelen CohenMorris CohenSeymour GreyDora NarterJudith Lynn OrensteinSamuel RubensteinIrwin ShapiroIda SmallRuth WershkoffMarjorie DissenSylvia DuzeSol EbnerJulius EisenbergJoan GoldenbergFred GoldmanGeorge GoldmanLeo KantorIda KleinPauline KornblathGerard MarxBetty RosenthalMax SchlenkrichLewis SchlossbergSimon SingerElse SommerBurton Verson

March 14-20Etta BalkinSolomon BlumPhilip R. BurgherWilliam BurnettHarry CooperMax CwibelNorman EvansSol FischerDora GelfeldMarilyn GenenderPauline GotskindDeborah HarwoodDorothy LeppMac LitowMarion MikellSydell ProtusBob RudofkerAlfred Al SambornAnnette SeidenbergNettie TakiffGoldie WeisenbergFannie WinokurBernard AgrestArthur BarskyTillie Simon BergmanReine BorgAnna CarlMarion ForkashAbraham HerbszteinMary ImmergluckBernard LifschitzAron NisenbaumSylvia ShapiroIsrael SteinbergSol WinokurHelen BernsteinGertrude BersonBunny BraudeWilliam ColwynJoaquin Jose FarnosMae GershonDavid GoldmanKay GreensteinCelia KaplanJack KesslerJoe KriegerIsadore LaskoLenard LevyJanet SchwartzbergJack ZelkowitzAgnes BermanLouis FrojmovicLeonard GenenderAlvin Lawrence GitlitzMaurice LiebmanNorman MeczykPaul Mermel

Edwin PecklerSheri Helene

SchneidermanHerbert SpectorMary StokenSara BenderBlanche CwibelSamuel EisenbergHarold GladdinMilton HarrisPerla KletzerBessie KnopoffBeatrice MinkLouis J NurenbergHerman SiegelEllen SpearsSam SpectorCelia TregerHelen Sigman WeilRhea WolffGoldie BelenkeAvraham Ben-DovViolet BesserLeon DoppeltWilliam ElfmanJoseph EvansSeymour GoldmanBernard GreenbergSylvia GreenbergSam KwalwaserJeanne LipskyReva MesserWerner NeumannChava RabinowitzScott SternfieldClaire WeitzmanFannie DrowerAnita FagotEthel Ruth GrinkerSeymour HollebEdith HorwitzMartin KahnIrving KramerIda SingerRalph SpielmanLeonard Zarovsky

March 21-27Max AppelmanBenjamin BloomAllen BuckleyAudrey DannSheldon EdelsonIrwin FlasterJoseph FriedmanLottie Gold GrimsonLeon HandelsmanBernice Kessler

Iva LernerCarole Beth MarcusLouis RosenDorothy RosensteinNina RossAnne Barron SchwartzShirley Netter

SelmanovitzRosalyn WilsonBadonna BerlinerAlfred BlumShirley DickElaine S KahnSarah LazareJoseph LeavittLena LevineAlbert ManesbergLillian RosenfeldAdolph SingerDr. Oscar SugarHarriet WednerHarry L ZimmermanMollie BarnowBelle CaplanAnna FreedmanThelma GoldsmithRose GoodmanMolly LeonLois Barbara ReismanArnold RothsteinHarold ShapiroMac TurnerMichael BaerEsther BobroffEleanor KramerRose KrefetzBelle LeeRose LiebermanCarol Tucker ReginatoAbraham RichRose SaltzbergEdyth SandlerIda TopelRebecca WeissNathan AnderRebecca Salter ArnoldTillie FriedmanJune HandlerPaul KauffmanAnne KurnickAsher RastegarRuth RittRose RothlederLena SteinbergDena Leah WebermanZelda ZagelBrenda FriedmanAlbert GeidermanAlbert Handelman

June HandlerAnne SchusterJane SmallHarry StoehrEsther StoneRobert TroppJane WeingartSam YusimShirley CohenEllyn DrazinJoseph GreenbergRivian H GreenbergAlex LermanIrene MinkoffAlan RossRaymond SchwabMayer Zandberg

March 28-31Benjamin BerksDavid FisherBertha PerlikElsie PolayVilma SadowskyLouise ShermanJoseph SolarBernard TannenbaumDavid GivertzGeraldine GrantSara HoffmanJerome J RegalNorman SatinoverJack SolomonBessie TepperJenny EpsteinDorothy FaigenLouis FischerJoyce GoldbergJacques LugassyFlorence MorrisRachel MoskovitsPhilip NovakMax RiceMinnie RossJudith SchwartzFannie BravermanHortense BregmanCarl ElvoveJoseph FoxPhillip GagermanJacob GlikmanRose KanterCharlotte PadnosAlbert PellMarsha SkinnerJudith Tecktiel

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