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DECEMBER 2017

Senior RabbiEdwin Goldberg

Chanukah is coming. Get out those dreidels!As you probably know, the dreidel has four Hebrew letters etched upon its body: Nun, Gimmel, Heh and Shin, and in Israel the letter Peh. The letters are an abbreviation for the passage, “A great miracle happen there.” In Israel they say ‘here’ instead. Because the miracle happened in Israel.

The most significant reference to the dreidel is alluded to in the prayer Al-Hanissim, where we read that the strong and mighty shall be toppled by the weak. The Maccabees, small in number, were triumphant over the Greek- Assyrian nation and their assimilated Jewish allies.

In case you thought that the dreidel was merely a toy, some say that the letters describe the essence of a person. The Nefesh, the soul, the Guf, the body, Sechel, common sense, and Hakol, the sum of all the parts. It was often believed that during times of persecution, when

Torah study was prohibited, Jews would spin the dreidel, also called a Sivivon, and secretly engage in the study of Jewish texts. When it landed on the various four letters, those present would quote a biblical text.

Rabbi David Golinkin teaches us another interpretation. According to him, the letters on the dreidel symbolize the various empires that have been toppled. The Nun = Nebuchadnetzer = Babylon, Heh = Haman = Persia = Madai. Gimmel = Gog = Greece. And Shin = Seir = Rome. In addition, the game of dreidel was played in Eastern Europe as a game of chance. Nun = Nichts = nothing, Gimmel = Gantz = all, Heh = halb = half, Shin = stell ein = put in.

For me the dreidel symbolizes the miraculous triumph of the Jewish nation over wicked tyrants for many centuries. The Jewish people, a small nation, were able to topple empires much more numerous and powerful.

And yet our strength was not in military might but pragmatic adaptation. We did not so much fight with Rome (except for when we did, of course) as adapt Greek and Roman ideas and customs and make them our own. The Passover Seder (based on a Roman symposium) is a good example. Indeed, the fact that Judaism survived the Roman period is due to the ancient rabbis’ desire to work with Rome, not against Rome.

So when we advertise the miracle of Chanukah by lighting the Menorah and spinning the dreidel, let’s not forget the pragmatism of the Maccabees and their descendants. This light still shines!

With sholom,

Rabbi Edwin Goldbergrabbigoldberg@sholomchicago.org

Happy 150th Birthday to Temple Sholom!Our Gan Shalom classes had SO MUCH fun celebrating this milestone birthday!

A great primer for explaining the significance of Judaism to our newer generations.

What’s the Rabbi Reading?Why Judaism Matters. Letters of a Liberal Rabbi to his Children and the Millennial Generation by Rabbi John Rosove

Justin KohlsSusan Stoken

Michele TuvelJoel & Arla Gomberg Jack, William & Ethan

New Members

OCT. 14 Meyer Garfin Husband of Marilynn Garfin

OCT. 24 Irwin Blitt Brother of Joan Mae (Jerry) Bayer; Uncle of Joel (Renay) Bayer

OCT. 25 Gilbert GreenfieldCousin of Gloria (Richard) Reifler

OCT. 30 Ethel GanbargGrandmother of Susan (Robert) Zumph

NOV. 1 Eleanor SchifferMother of Denise (Jeffrey) Benach

NOV. 5 Daisy DrissTemple Sholom member

Of Blessed Memory

DEC. 4 Ruth Silverman Sister of Estelle Salkin

DEC. 10 Robert Lipsig Husband of Joan Lipsig; father of Lynn Lipsig

DEC. 11 Marjorie Septow Mother of Carol Septow

DEC. 14 Leonard LevineFather of Matthew Levine

DEC. 19 Jack Hauptman Father of Leatrice Berman Sandler

Yahrzeits / First Year

NOV. 3 Darcey (Clark) Collins Mazal tov to our Pre-school teacher, Darcey (Clark) Collins on the birth of her daughter, Davie Joyce Collins. The grandparents are Bryan & Julie Barrish.

NOV. 18 Steven Gutzmer & Leslie Bubel Mazal tov on their wedding! Steven is the son of Lynn & Peter Gutzmer & grandson of Allen & Sue Meyer.

Mazal Tov

Worship ScheduleFRIDAY | DEC. 1, 8, 15, 22, 295:45 PM Wine & Cheese Reception 6:15 PM Shabbat Service, Oneg to follow

SATURDAY | DEC. 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30*9:00 AM Minyan Service *No 10:30am service scheduled

Special ServicesFRIDAY | DEC. 15:30 PM Family-Friendly Shabbat Dinner 6:15 PM Interfaith Shabbat with guest speaker Eboo Patel

Featuring 5th & 6th Grades on the bimah

SATURDAY | DEC. 29:00 AM Shabbat Minyan Service | Featuring Or Chadash

FRIDAY | DEC. 155:00 PM Tot Shabbat Chanukah5:30 PM Congregational Chanukah Dinner 6:15 PM Shabbat Service | Birthday Blessings

FRIDAY | DEC. 227:30 PM Makom Sushi Shabbat

Your Help is Needed: Makom Chanukah Box ProjectSUNDAY | DEC. 10 | 9:00 AM

What does it mean to be 150 years old? That we challenge ourselves to live by our Jewish values more deeply than before and that we are not satisfied staying the same.

Last year we delivered 115 boxes of food and helped 91 Chicago families celebrate Chanukah with a wholesome meal.

Please join us to pack and deliver boxes full of holiday food, and help us to increase the number of boxes to 150 in order to commemorate our 150th Anniversary, and brighten the holiday this year for even more families in need throughout Chicago.

Packing starts at 9:00am and we begin deliveries shortly after.

We are very much in need of volunteers to help deliver these boxes, so if you have a car, please do join us that morning to help achieve our goal of distributing 150 boxes!

Sign up at sholomchicago.org/150boxes

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• Sex trafficking is the 3rd largest international crime industry

• The average age of victims is 12 – 14 years old

• Over 100,000 children are sold annually around the world, including here in our own community

DEC. 2 | Jacob Torres

PARENTS Mike Torres & Lauren Riss

SIBLING Zachary

SCHOOL North Park Elementary

MITZVAH PROJECT

Collected baseball equipment and taught baseball to kids in need.

DEC. 16 | Daniel Silets

PARENTS Alexandra Silets & Kelly Cassidy

SIBLING Ethan

SCHOOL Francis W. Parker

MITZVAH PROJECT

Daniel and Ethan are raising money to send inner-city kids to a special science enrichment program in Wyoming called The Brush Creek Ranch Staddle Camp.

B’nai MitzvahDEC. 2 | Stella Dale

PARENTS Danielle Zacks & Brian Dale

SIBLINGS Lily & Mira Dale

SCHOOL Alcott Elementary

MITZVAH PROJECT

Collected books and winter outerwear for Cradles to Crayons.

DEC. 16 | Ethan Silets

PARENTS Alexandra Silets & Kelly Cassidy

SIBLING Daniel

SCHOOL Francis W. Parker

MITZVAH PROJECT

Ethan and Daniel are raising money to send inner-city kids to a special science enrichment program in Wyoming called The Brush Creek Ranch Staddle Camp.

Join the Sisterhood of Temple Sholom and our partner JCAST (Jewish Coalition Against Sex Trafficking) to learn about how sex trafficking is devastating thousands of young lives around world…and how we can be part of the solution.We’ll socialize over a vegetarian Middle Eastern dinner, then look at this issue from a Jewish perspective, hear from the experts at JCAST about the current situation in Chicago and worldwide, and learn how the internet has made this crime easier to commit and more difficult to prosecute. We’ll also discover what we can do to help.

Invite other women in your life to attend, including students of high school age or older. Your $36 suggested donation will go towards helping JCAST in its efforts to combat sex trafficking through education and social action.

RSVP BY DEC. 7 For questions and to RSVP, please contact Stacy Charnay at stacy@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1545.

Dinner to Benefit the Fight Against Sex TraffickingMONDAY | DEC. 11 | 6:00 PM | $36Free admission for high school & college age students

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ADULT EDUCATION

Monthly Downtown Talmud StudyWith Rabbi Goldberg

FRIDAY | DEC. 15 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Winter Adult EducationSUNDAY CLASSES BEGIN DEC. 3

The Hebrew Prophets: How Their Passion Still Speaks to Uswith Rabbi Goldberg

Introduction to Biblical Hebrew AND Hebrew Prayer & Text Reading with Mitchell Brown

Short Stories BEGINS DEC. 10 with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Yoga with Judy Statsinger

Explore our curriculum and register online at sholomchicago.org/ adult-education.

Questions? Contact rebecca@sholom chicago.org or 773-435-1554.

Jay will be presenting with B’nai Mitzvah Revolution and performing on the Jewish Rock Radio stage at the URJ Biennial in December!Learn more at urj.org/urj-biennial

Orr Shalom Freshman Welcome BBQ

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Chavrei Shalom 3rd – 5th Grade Youth Group Shul-inFRIDAY | DEC. 8 | 6:30 PM –SATURDAY | DEC. 9 | 8:30 AM

Orr Shalom High School Chanukah EventsChanukah Box PackingWEDNESDAY | DEC. 6 | 6:00 PM

Madrichim Chanukah LunchSUNDAY | DEC. 10 | 12:15 PM

Crown Family High School Chanukah PartyWEDNESDAY | DEC. 13 | 6:15 PM

Contact caleb@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1533 regarding youth and teen events, or visit sholomchicago.org/youth-group

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

4th Grade Restorative Justice Circle with Rabbi Conover

SUNDAY | DEC. 3

Winter Break (No Religious School)

DEC. 24 – JAN. 7

Contact rebecca@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1554 regarding Religious School, or visit sholomchicago.org/beit-sefer

Yom Ruach (Camp Spirit Day) Ga-Ga

Help spread the light in our community this month!Volunteer to help with our Chagigat Chanukah gifts & event

Jay Rapoport, MAREDirector of Lifelong Learning

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Film NightThe FlatMONDAY | DEC. 4 | 7:00 PMWhen Arnon Goldfinger’s grandmother dies in Tel Aviv, his whole family come around for the necessary disposition of her property. While dealing with all the stuff, Arnon makes a shocking discovery: evidence that his German Jewish grandparents had a long-lasting friendship with the senior Nazi SS officer, Leopold von Mildenstein, before and after World War II. His repulsion and confusion at how his beloved grandparents could have done that sends Arnon on an international search for the truth. In doing so, Arnon learns about a complex relationship, in which family, sentiment, history and human nature combine to produce a kind of denial in reaction to the worst of reality.

Zion & Zionism in Reform JudaismDahlia MarxDEC. 3 | 10:45 AM

The phrase “Reform is a verb” alludes to the fact the Reform Judaism is an ever evolving movement that never stagnates. However it seems that on no other matter the changes within the Reform movement have been so dramatic as the attitudes toward Israel and Zionism.

We have come a long way from the total rejection of Classical Reformers (“We consider ourselves no longer a nation” Pittsburgh 1885) to a heartfelt embracing

of the State of Israel and Zionism (“We are committed to Medinat Yisrael, Pittsburgh 1999), and to the last few years that have been somewhat challenging for Reform Jews regarding Israel.

We will discuss the complex relationship of Reform Jews and Zionism, especially from the liturgical perspective.

Dahlia Marx’s bio is available at: http://huc.edu/directory/dalia-marx

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

3rd & 4th Grade Family B’nai Mitzvah Retreat Interest MeetingsTUES. | DEC. 12 | 5:30 – 6:00 PMWED. | DEC. 13 | 7:30 – 8:00 PM

Chagigat Chanukah Religious School Family Candle-Lighting Sing-AlongSUNDAY | DEC. 17 | 11:30 AM

Mishpacha Parenting WorkshopSUNDAY | DEC. 17 | 9:45 AM

Contact mishpacha@sholomchicago.org regarding family events

Family B’nai Mitzvah RetreatJAN. 26 – 28

Learn More at the Interest Meetings:

TUESDAYDEC. 125:30 – 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY DEC. 137:30 – 8:00 PM

For more information, contact rebecca@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1554.

Explore how the B’nai Mitzvah experience at Temple Sholom is a step toward becoming a mensch, while getting away to enjoy family time together at camp.

With Special Guest Jewish Rock Star Rick Recht! www.rickrecht.com

Rick Recht

5th-8th Grade Retreat

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A Message from Your ClergyWe want to be present for you and your family. The sacred work of comfort during times of illness is very important to our Rabbis and Cantor. Please find us in person or by phone us at 773-435-1531 so we are sure to be informed. In these technological times, social media, texts or even email may not reach us in a timely way.

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10:00am Wednesday Study Group6:15pm Crown Family High School6:30pm Midweek Hebrew

9:00am CJE Senior Life Resource Specialist

10:00am Wednesday Study Group6:15pm Crown Family High School6:30pm Midweek Hebrew7:00pm Jewish War Veterans

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10:00am Wednesday Study Group6:15pm 9th – 12th Orr Shalom

Chanukah Party6:15pm Crown Family High School6:30pm Midweek Hebrew

8:30am Talmud Study10:00am Al-Anon Family Group4:30pm Midweek Hebrew

8:30am Talmud Study10:00am Al-Anon Family Group4:30pm Midweek Hebrew

3:30pm Monday Meal6:00pm Sisterhood Dinner to

Combat Sex Trafficking6:45pm Intro to Judaism6:45pm Taste of Judaism

9:30am Adult Ed9:30am Religious School9:45am Mishpacha Parenting

Workshop11:15am Chagigat Chanukah

Family Sing-Along Candle Lighting

9:30am Adult Ed9:30am Religious School10:45am Zion & Zionism in

Reform Judaism

9:30pm Feed the Hungry (off-site)

3:30pm Monday Meal6:45pm Intro to Judaism6:45pm Taste of Judaism

3:30pm Monday Meal6:45pm Intro to Judaism6:45pm Taste of Judaism7:00pm Film Night: The Flat

9:00am Chanukah Box Project9:30am Adult Ed9:30am Religious School9:30am Feed the Hungry12:15pm 9th – 12th Orr Shalom

Chanukah Party

8:30am Talmud Study10:00am Al-Anon Family Group

8:30am Talmud Study10:00am Al-Anon Family Group4:30pm Midweek Hebrew5:00pm Joint Chanukah Party with

IOT and Or Chadash

1ST CANDLE OF CHANUKAH

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ORR SHALOM H.S. RETREAT

MONDAY | DEC. 11 | 6:00 PM | $36

Sisterhood Dinner to Combat Sex TraffickingRSVP BY DEC. 7For questions and to RSVP, please contact stacy@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1545.

THROUGH FRIDAY | DEC. 15

Coat & Yoga Mat DriveSisterhood is collecting coats and yoga mats for the incarcerated mothers at Logan Correctional Center.Donation bin is located in Bettie Port Hall. Thank you!

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5:30pm Family-Friendly Shabbat Dinner

5:45pm Wine & Cheese Reception 6:15pm Interfaith Shabbat with

guest speaker Eboo Patel - Featuring 5th & 6th Grades

7:30pm Oneg

9:00am Shabbat Minyan Service9:45am Shabbat Minyan Study10:30am Bat Mitzvah:

Stella Dale4:30pm Bar Mitzvah:

Jacob Torres

9:00am Shabbat Minyan Service9:45am Shabbat Minyan Study

9:00am Shabbat Minyan Service9:45am Shabbat Minyan Study10:30am B’nai Mitzvah:

Daniel & Ethan Silets

9:00am Shabbat Minyan Service9:45am Shabbat Minyan Study

5:45pm Wine & Cheese Reception 6:00pm Chavrei Shalom Youth

Group Shul-In6:15pm Shabbat Services 7:30pm Oneg

11:00am Morning Book Club1:00pm Game Day with the JCC

12:00pm Downtown Talmud Study with Rabbi Goldberg

5:00pm Tot Shabbat Chanukah5:30pm Congregational

Chanukah Dinner 5:45pm Wine & Cheese Reception 6:15pm Shabbat Services7:30pm Oneg

1:00pm Game Day with the JCC

1:00pm Game Day with the JCC

1:00pm Game Day with the JCC 5:45pm Wine & Cheese Reception 6:15pm Shabbat Services 7:30pm Oneg7:30pm Makom Sushi Shabbat

9:00am Shabbat Minyan Service9:45am Shabbat Minyan Study

5:45pm Wine & Cheese Reception 6:15pm Shabbat Services 7:30pm Oneg

ORR SHALOM HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT

For info, contact Jerry Field: jerrychicago710@gmail.com

WED | DEC. 20 | 7:00PMJewish War Veterans Post 710

For questions or more info contact Marla Krupman, Development Director at marla@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1535

Seed the L ight

MAKE YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFT BEFORE DEC. 31!You are invited to participate in a special initiative that will support the Temple Sholom community by investing in a two-year initiative to sow the Seeds of Light for future generations. This effort will continue the important legacy of Temple Sholom of Chicago by helping fulfill our bold mission as a sacred community that embraces, inspires and matters.

Join in this special opportunity TODAY to mark our 150th Anniversary year and Sow the Seeds of Light for future generations.

Happy Birthday, Minnie !

What a Wonderful Parent’s Night Out!Gan Shalom Community had a wonderful Parent’s Night Out Fundraiser at Barcocina! It was a spectacular evening for meeting new friends, socializing and building community!

Thank you to all of the families for supporting Gan Shalom!

For questions about early childhood education and registration, please call the Gan Shalom office at 773-525-4867 or email Heidi Cooper, Director of Early Childhood Education at heidi@sholomchicago.org.

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Long-time Temple Sholom member Minnie Solomon celebrated her 104th birthday on Nov. 15. Friends from the Wednesday Morning Study Group, Temple staff and clergy celebrated with cake and coffee.

For more information about adult education at Temple Sholom, please contact Rebecca Weller, Lifelong Learning Coordinator at rebecca@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1554.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018 – 2019 SCHOOL YEAR WILL OPEN ON DEC. 1.

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We need your help!

The Chanukah Boxes Project Sunday | Dec. 10 | 9:00am – 1:00pm In the Lake Shore Lobby

Please join us to pack and deliver food to families in need throughout the Chicagoland area. We are especially in need of volunteers to help deliver over 150 boxes to celebrate our 150th Anniversary. Thank you to everyone for your commitment to this project! Visit sholomchicago.org/150boxes to sign up today!

On Thursday | Nov. 16, as part of our ongoing initiative for restorative justice, members of Temple Sholom visited youth at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and helped facilitate a ‘peace circle’ with Father Kelly of Precious Blood Ministry, a Restorative Justice Hub in Back of the Yards neighborhood. We will be participating in these peace circles on a biweekly basis.

From Dec. 6 – 10, our clergy, along with members of our congregation, will attend the URJ Biennial in Boston. There, Rabbi Conover

and the leadership of Sholom Justice will receive the Irving J Fain Award. Rabbi Conover will also deliver a presentation to showcase the amazing social justice work we do at Temple Sholom. Pictures and updates to follow. URJ is holding a coat drive to benefit City Mission – more information can be found on the URJ Biennial website: urj.org/urj-biennial.

Join our committed group of volunteers on Sunday | Dec. 25 at the People’s Church of Chicago to serve wholesome food and holiday cheer. Last year we served 120 guests, many of whom depend on this event for their holiday meal. To participate, please email Toby at toby@sholomchicago.org.

SAVE THE DATE ...Friday | Jan. 19, 2018 – Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of the URJ, will join us for Shabbat as part of our 150th Anniversary. Following the service, we will host a panel discussion on restorative justice. Scheduled guests include Sheriff Tom Dart, Emmanuel Andre, and Pamela Purdie. Look for more information in the upcoming month.

As part of our celebration of 150 years of Temple Sholom’s involvement in Social Justice, we have two family social justice programs on MLK Weekend and we hope your family will participate in both!

Linking Circles of Families and Justice Sunday | Jan. 14, 2018 | 12:30pm At Temple Sholom of Chicago Lunch will be served

Join with other families of all ages for a special afternoon making Kindness Rocks with affirming messages and using them in Peacemaking Circles.

MLK Monday Meal Mitzvah Monday | Jan. 15, 2018 At Temple Sholom of Chicago

Gather with other families to prepare a home-made, four-course, restaurant-style meal for guests in the community. Children who are 12 years old and older are welcome to serve the meal. Younger children will prepare special treats for our guests.

NOTE: The Jan. Blood Drive has been rescheduled for Feb. 4, 2018.

Sholom Justice

Seed the Light We sow the seeds of light to bring out the best of our noble selves

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Help Temple Sholom Celebrate 150 Years… Make a Gift to Support our Seed The Light Initiative, Today! Please consider making a personally meaningful two-year commitment today to our Seed the Light initiative and support the important ongoing legacy of Temple Sholom: A Sacred Community That Embraces, Inspires and Matters!

WE ARE SEEKING YOUR TWO-YEAR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT: • The Annual Fund 2017 – 18 & 2018 – 19

• 150th Anniversary Activitiesscheduled throughout the year

• Strategic planning efforts focused onupdates to the Sanctuary, like thebimah upgrade, a comprehensivespace usage and feasibilitystudy, plus member engagementoutreach which includes specialprograms, staffing resources andtechnology upgrades.

IT’S IMPORTANT TO GIVE, HERE’S THREE EASY WAYS:1 Find us online at

sholomchicago.org/donate

2 Call Marla Krupman, Development Director at 773-435-1535, or

3 Send a check directly to: Temple Sholom of Chicago 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60657

Make Your Tax-Deductible Gift Before Dec. 31, 2017• Appreciated stock gifts are

welcome – contact Marla at 773-435-1535.

• I f you are 70 ½ years or older you may be eligible for a qualified charitable deduction from your IRA.

Questions? Contact Marla Krupman, Development Director at marla@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1535.

THANK YOU!

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Highlights from the 150th Anniversary Community Kick-off Celebration

Welcome to Honorary Temple Sholom Way – Thanks to Alderman Cappleman!

Making history: Mayor Emanuel at our pulpit.

Two sold-out Bus Tours of Jewish Chicago were led by Irv Cutler & included a lunch stop at the inimitable Manny’s Deli.

Guests reflected on our history at the newly installed Timeline in the Lake Shore Lobby, during Sunday’s Sholom Fest.

Thank you to our Taste of Lakeview and Friends in-kind donors for their generous support:

• Anatolia Kitchen and Bakery

• Ann Sather Restaurant

• Cafe L’Appetito• East Bank Club• IDOF – I Dream

of Falafel• Jersey Mike’s Subs• Jewel

• Joy’s Noodles & Rice

• Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

• Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed

• Mizrahi on Clark• Oasis

Mediterranean Cuisine

• Pizza Capri• Snack Factory ®

Pretzel Crisps ®

• Stan’s Donuts• The Bagel• Vanille Chicago• Windy City Sweets

And thank you to all our Temple Sholom Bakers!

Thank you to our Sholom Fest volunteers:

Alissa BallotKathy BillinghamAndrew Braudy Pamela BrownieSusan CahnLeslie CarrLinda CohenHeidi CooperJudy DavisMark DavisBarbara DurstMaxine DurstIlene GoldmanManny Gonzalez

Jennifer GrossBeth InlanderDavid InlanderFrieden JohnsonMelissa KaneMindy KirshBob LawrenceToni LawrenceDebby LevinsonJackie LustigAndrea MaremontCookie MarksStacie NewmarkJulie Paradise

Ed PotashIlene QuinnEric RevelsKimberly RossRoger RudichTeri RudichLeatrice Berman SandlerSteve Sandler Carol SeptowErica Smith Sunny SteinlaufDebora Willage

WSCR The Score’s celebrity host Dan Bernstein was interviewed by David Inlander on Jewish values in sports.

A Taste of Lakeview & Friends brought a delicious ending to Sholom Fest.

Thank You!

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sholomchicago.org | 773-525-4707 celebrate150@sholomchicago.org

celebration!YEAR OFUP NEXT IN OUR

150th Temple Trivia

Q How many Christian visitors from six religious institutions attended Operation Understanding hosted at Temple Sholom in 1965?

A 5,000.

SAVE THE DATE

150th Anniversary Special Speaker, Thomas FriedmanAuthor, Reporter, New York Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize Winner

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 20186 PM Welcome Reception for Worship Circle Seed

the Light Donors ($3,600 and up)7 PM Talk by Thomas Friedman8 PM Book signing

This program is generously underwritten by Jacolyn & John Bucksbaum; Thomas L. Friedman has agreed to graciously donate his fee in recognition of the Temple’s 150th Anniversary.

See all the events that we have planned for the 150th Anniversary at sholomchicago.org/150

FRIDAY | DEC. 1 | 6:15 PM Interfaith Shabbat with Eboo PatelCome hear one of the leading voices in America speak on a crucial issue of our time: the rise of hatred, anti-Semitism, xenophobia and the impact on our youth.

SUNDAY | DEC. 10 | 9:00 AM Give the gift of ChanukahHelp us distribute 150 Chanukah Box meals to mark our Anniversary year!

SUNDAY | JAN. 14 Linking Circles of Families and JusticeJoin with other families of all ages for a special afternoon of meaningful activities!

FRIDAY | JAN. 19 | 6:00 PM Sholom Justice Shabbat with Rabbi Jonah PesnerDinner & panel discussions confronting racial justice

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. He has led the Religious Action Center, the hub of Jewish social justice and legislative activity in Washington, D.C., since 2015. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine, he is an inspirational leader and tireless advocate for social justice.Rabbi Pesner’s work has focused on encouraging Jewish communities to reach across lines of race, class, and faith in campaigns for social justice. In 2006, he founded Just Congregations (now incorporated into the Religious Action Center), which engaged clergy, professional, and volunteer leaders in interfaith efforts in pursuit of social justice. Rabbi Pesner is dedicated to building bridges to collectively confront anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate and bigotry.

WEDNESDAY | JAN. 24 Book Discussion with Rabbi Conover:

Thank you for Being Late by Thomas Friedman

SUNDAY | FEB. 4 Multi-generational Tea

TUESDAY | FEB. 27 Thomas Friedman: New York Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner

TUESDAY | MAR. 13 A Women’s Seder: Rejoice in 150 years of strong women

MAY 11 – 12 FRIDAY | MAY 11 Shabbat honoring our past clergy & Temple leadership SATURDAY | MAY 12 150th Anniversary Gala

JUNE / JULY / AUG. Pride Parade, Congregational picnic, Cubs Game outing

SEPT. 9 – 11 & 18 – 19 Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 5779: Culminating events

Co-Chairs: David Inlander & David Lipschultz

Co-Chairs: Marla Gross & Matty Major

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Get InvolvedChanukah Box ProjectSUNDAY | DEC. 10 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Make A Difference!Dinner to Benefit the Fight Against Sex TraffickingMONDAY | DEC. 11 | 6:00 PM $36 SUGGESTED DONATION

Donate Coats & Yoga MatsTHROUGH FRIDAY | DEC. 15

Donation bin located in Bettie Port Hall

Chanukah ShabbatFRIDAY | DEC. 155:00 PMTot Shabbat Chanukah5:30 PMCongregational Chanukah Dinner

Joint Chanukah Party with It’s Our Turn & Or ChadashTUESDAY | DEC. 19 | 5:00 PM

Jewish War VeteransWEDNESDAY | DEC. 20 | 7:00 PM

All members of Temple Sholom and guests are invited to attend the meetings and participate in Post 710 activities

Coming in Jan. & Feb. 2018Film Night: NormanMONDAY | JAN. 8 | 7:00 PM

Family-Friendly ShabbatFeaturing 3rd Graders

FRIDAY | JAN. 12 | 5:30 PM

Linking Circles of Families and JusticeA special family-friendly afternoon

SUNDAY | JAN. 14 | 12:30 PM

Religious School Tarboot v’OmanutIsraeli Arts & Culture FestivalSUNDAYS | JAN. 14 & 21 9:30 AM – NOON

Sholom Justice Shabbat with Rabbi Jonah PesnerFollowed by a panel discussion with social justice experts including Tom Dart & Cook County state’s attorney, Kim Foxx FRIDAY | JAN. 19 | 6:15 PM

It’s Our Turn Scavenger HuntSUNDAY | JAN. 21 | 2:00 PM

Three Books, One Sholom:Book Discussion with Rabbi ConoverThank you for Being Late by Thomas Friedman

WEDNESDAY | JAN. 24 | 6:00 PM

3rd & 4th Grade Family B’nai Mitzvah RetreatJAN. 26 – 28

Multi-Generational TeaSUNDAY | FEB. 4 | TBD

Thomas FriedmanTUESDAY | FEB. 27 | 7:00 PM

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