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Congregation Beth Judea The Word - August 2015
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5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047
Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org 1
STRENGTHENING THE AFRICAN-
AMERICAN TIES WITH THE JEWISH
COMMUNITY and ISRAEL
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - 8:00 pm
Pastor Harris
CBJ Religious School - August 24th
Rabbi Visits Camp Ramah
See Page 7
2 The Word – August 2015
Connecting, Learning, Belonging
In just six weeks we, and Jews around the world, will assemble in prayer, study, and repentance. The Yamim Nora’im, the Days of Awe, are almost here. The grand theme of those days is the recognition of God’s sovereignty and our responsibilities to God and to one another in response to that recognition. Acknowledging an ultimate morality dictates certain behaviors. During the ten days from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur, we engage in heshbon nefesh, each of us taking account of our obligations and the distance we need to travel to fulfill them. When we are honest with ourselves, we can see where we fall short and then make specific plans to improve; that process is known as teshuvah.
In addition to personal heshbon nefesh and teshuvah, those of us who work for the Beth Judea community as staff and lay leaders continually examine our synagogue’s policies, programs and services to see how they are measuring up. Do they continue to meet our congregants’ needs? Do they lead to higher levels of Jewish learning and an awareness of Jewish values? Are they enjoyable and meaningful?
As we look ahead to the year 5776, our staff and Board of Directors are already discussing and planning ways to answer ‘yes’ to those questions. I think that there are three broad areas in which our efforts will be focused: Personal connection, interactive learning, and a reimagining of how we view synagogue membership. We will be innovating in each of these areas in order to continually improve our shared home at Beth Judea.
In terms of personal connection, I am pleased to share that we have several new havurot, social groups, that have come together over the summer under the guidance of Evan Rumack. These havurot will share Jewish and secular holidays, host socials at their homes, and mark life cycle events together. We will create new havurot as needed; contact me or Evan for more information. In addition, we are working out details for honoring those celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries during Shabbat morning services. These and other changes will add the opportunities our members
already have to form and deepen friendships through our Sisterhood, Men’s Club, and Youth programs.
We are also experimenting with interactive learning and congregational participation during our Shabbat services. During the Torah service, while the traditional reading is taking place in the sanctuary, the alternative minyan, under the direction of Norm Kurtz, will be meeting in another space to discuss the weekly parshah, ethics, prayer, and other topics. Norm and I will lead discussion on alternate weeks throughout the year beginning after the
holidays. We will also be tinkering with the Friday night service, inviting congregants to lead various prayers in Hebrew or English.
Our Board of Directors is already at work to examine our dues and membership categories. Our goal is to explore ways to make becoming and staying a part of the Beth Judea community easier for all. We are told that there are thousands of unaffiliated Jewish families in our area; if only 100 joined our synagogue, it would radically alter the social dynamic for the better in many ways. Our Board will be looking at ways to reimagine synagogue membership and will reach out to all of you for input during that process. We are also in the second year of our Me’ah campaign, whose goal is to raise $3 million for improvements to our facility and to establish a major endowment. We are about half way to our goal, and I urge every one of our families to make a contribution that is meaningful to them. Together, this effort will help to secure a solid fiscal foundation for our shul for many years by providing funds to improve programming and outreach to the unaffiliated, among other goals.
I am very excited about the coming year, and I once again invite those of you whom I do not yet know to be active participants in our community. Call or email me and either visit me at the office or put aside some time for me to visit you at home. I will only truly feel I have improved my rabbinate year to year when I know more people next year at this time than I do now. I look forward to seeing you at the Yamim Nora’im, if not before. Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Rabbi's Reflections
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CBJ ONLINE Congregation Beth Judea has recently purchased a software update to our Membership
Management software program.
This is an interactive software package which permits our Members to log in to the site and
accomplish many tasks.
A member can:
Look up directory information on any fellow Congregant
Update their own profile
Register for events
Make a Donation online
Fill out membership forms
View Yahrzeit information
By getting full utilization of the software package, Beth Judea will be able to save several
thousands of dollars and have accurate information.
Several months ago every member received a user id and password. If you have misplaced your
user id or password please contact Lisa at 847-634-0777.
Thanks
Arnie Goldberg Lisa Neiman
President Executive Director
[email protected] [email protected]
CBJ ONLINE
In This Issue
The Word - August 2015
Rabbi’s Reflections
CBJ Online
Calendar
Notes from the Cantor
Deluxe Trip to Spain 2016
Shofar Blowing Lessons
President’s Message
Beth Judea Events
Israel Committee Events
B’nai Mitzvah Bio
Did You Know...
Goodman’s Blog
Page
Religious Education 11
Adult Education 13
Sisterhood 15
Men’s Club 16
SHALVA 19
Disability Awareness 20
Goodman’s Blog 21
Shalva 22
Birthdays & Anniversaries 23
Yahrzeits 25
Tributes 28
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Israel Committee
August 16 August 18
Anti-Saemitism on Campus Pastor Chris Harris
CALENDAR
Men’s Club
Sunday Sunday Aug 30
Softball League (TDB) Fitness Walk Golf Outing Sponsor a Hole
Meetings
Adult Ed
August 16 August 21
Block Party Shabbat Under the Stars
Sisterhood
August 24 August 24 August 30
School Wide Ice Cream Social Mini Mitzvah Day First Day School (K – Heh)
Youth
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH
View our calendar online at
http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Please check website
4 The Word - August 2015
Programming
Sept. 1 Sept. 2
Hebrew Literacy I Begins Taste of Melton
Special Events
August 5 August 12
Shofar Blowing Lessons (see page 5) Shofar Blowing Lessons Please send us your college students addresses. You can email them to [email protected]
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers
August 7, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of August will be recognized at our service on August 7th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm.
Children of every age are welcome!
Be Sure To Check Out Our New Section
“Did You Know...”
On page 8
High Holiday Guide Coming Soon
PICK UP PACKETS - August 24
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE DEADLINE – AUGUST 7, 2015.
This is the Deadline for the Book of
Remembrance Forms is August 8, 2014.
Please be sure to submit your forms as it will
be submitted to the printer that day, and no
revisions can be made.
Religious School
August 13 August 30
Book Club Annual Membership Dinner
Notes From The Cantor
HIGH HOLIDAY CHOIR
August Schedule (Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm)
August 4
August 11
August 18
(No Rehearsal on August 25)
Rehearsal Schedule
5 The Word - August 2015
SAVE THE DATE July 3 – 14, 2016
You will be hearing more about this unique and exciting opportunity in the weeks and months ahead, but please save those dates if you think you might be able to join us! Click here for flyer
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM – Jr. Yad Squad for
Beginners & Advanced
Special opportunity for accelerated incoming BET Students to learn how to read Torah with Hazzan Weisberg on Thursdays, 4:15 - 5:00 pm!!
Students who enjoy learning Hebrew and music are invited to get a head start using the ancient musical phrases known as the Trope System. After getting to know the trope signs, students will have a chance to prepare small portions in the Torah for Gan Shabbat services in early 2016, for the Bet Class Shabbat and Alef/Bet Kallah that spring.
There is a one-time $60 fee for texts/recordings. Returning Jr. Yad Squad members will be able to continue their Torah-reading studies and receive new assignments in the 5:05 - 5:45pm time slot on Thursdays.
Please me at (847) 634-0777 or [email protected] to sign up or for more info.
JOIN US ON A DELUXE TRIP TO SPAIN
Shofar Blowing Lessons
Orin Rotman will be available for
Shofar Blowing Lessons
Wednesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Sessions will be held from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm both evenings at Congregation Beth Judea
Anyone interested should rsvp directly to Orin at (847) 541-9440 or by email to [email protected]
Congregation Beth Judea’s Mission Statement
Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a warm and inviting home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our members. Consistent with the principals of the Conservative movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the United States of American and the State of Israel.
ARNIE GOLDBERG - CBJ PRESIDENT
It is a privilege to be writing my first article as President of Beth Judea. These are challenging times for the entire Jewish community as well as all organized religions. Over the past two years, I have pondered our Mission Statement knowing that on July 1, 2015, as President, I would have the responsibility to lead the Congregation in fulfilling our Mission Statement and to insuring our sustainability for the next 50 years. As we examine our Mission Statement, we should define and clarify each segment. Let’s start with “welcoming and an inviting home.” It is my belief that CBJ needs to be an inclusive Congregation that welcomes everyone, regardless of their sexual preference, physical limitations, or whom they choose to marry. This inclusivity applies to all our congregants. We need be to welcoming to all, not judgmental. Additionally, Our Mission is to be “consistent with the principals of the Conservative (Masorti) Movement.” The Conservative (Masorti) Movement asks that we conserve those Jewish practices as they are spelled out in the Torah and have been interpreted over the years. Every congregant has their own level of observance, and we ask that when you are at CBJ, please keep in mind and adhere to the principals of the Conservative (Masorti) movement and be respectful of these principals.
There are many different ways for you to serve the Jewish community, the community at large and the State of Israel. Tikum olam, financial support, volunteering, and assisting in sustaining the efforts of Jewish organizations which support both the Jewish communities and the State of Israel are excellent opportunities to be involved. I recently had the opportunity to attend “Sulam for Presidents” with fourteen other Synagogue Presidents from the Midwest region and four support staff of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. We had ample opportunity to discuss the challenges that all Conservative (Masorti) congregations across the country are facing. I now have a network of colleagues to turn to when we our confronted with questions or need ideas. I look to forward to serving as your President and to hearing from and meeting every congregant. When you are at services or events, please introduce or reintroduce yourselves and share your thoughts or ideas with me. Also feel free to call or email ([email protected]) me with any concerns. Together, we can strive to ensure the long term future of CBJ, the Conservative (Masorti) movement, the Jewish community and the State of Israel. B’shalom Arnie Goldberg
President’s Message
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SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS
BETH JUDEA
BLOCK PARTY
ISRAEL COMMITTEE
USY vs MC
Softball
Challenge
August 16, 2015 – 11:30 am
Come Meet New Members
Visit with Old Friends
BBQ Hot Dog Lunch & Snacks
Music by A-Z Entertainment
Arts & Crafts, Relay Races
USY vs. Men’s Club Softball Challenge
Download Full Flyer
Twin Creeks Park - Buddy Baseball Field
401 Aptakisic Road - Buffalo Grove, IL
PLEASE RSVP NOW
Join Us As We Welcome:
Pastor Chris Harris Senior Pastor, Bright Star Church
Bronzeville Community
National Member of AIPAC
to discuss:
STRENGTHENING THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN TIES
WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY and ISRAEL
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Join us for an exciting evening as Pastor Harris informs and
shares his experiences as an African-American leader
committed to Israel and partnering to break the cycle of violence
in his neighborhood. His 2012 trip to Israel prompted the
development of the Bronzeville Dream Center based on the
Israeli model of NATAL in Tel Aviv. He will also share his vision
of how his community and ours can together strengthen our
ties in fellowship .
Download Full Flyer
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015
College Students Special Program
Students & Parents: Viewing of Film
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Click Here for Full Flyer
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B’nai Mitzvah Bio
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Tommie Lucas is looking forward to Saturday, August 15, 2015 as he is called to Torah as Bar Mitzvah. He has been awaiting this special day for years. In addition to preparing, studying, and working with Andrea, Tommie has been playing baseball during the spring and summer.
Tommie's parents, Fred and Mindy, are so proud of his positive attitude towards this challenge. Tommie feels so fortunate to be able to share this exciting occasion with all of Tommie's grandparents, Fran and Paul Bulmash and Pearl and Milt Lucas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends. Tommie anticipates sharing another wonderful milestone with the congregation after Isaac's Bar Mitzvah three years ago. He would like to extend his thanks to Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, Andrea, and all who helped him prepare for this day.
Corey Austin Pacernick will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 29th, 2015. Corey is an eighth grader as Woodlawn Middle School, where he runs cross country, plays basketball, and competes in track and field.
Corey’s favorite sport is soccer, which he has played regularly since the age of 4. For his mitzvah project, Corey is collecting lightly used soccer equipment for GOALS. GOALS relies on donated soccer equipment that goes directly to kids in Haiti who play soccer every day without basic equipment. Please look for the donation box in the shul lobby. Corey is sharing his special day surrounded by his loving family and friends. They include his proud parents, Anne and Lance, his supportive siblings, Sydney and Grant, maternal grandparents Jan and Bill Ernstein, and paternal grandparents, Marsha and Larry Pacernick. Corey is also excited to welcome aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends from Texas, California, New York, Michigan, and Florida. The Pacernick family would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser and all of Corey’s Hebrew School teachers for providing guidance and an excellent Jewish education. Corey would like to extend a special thank you to his tutor, Andrea Dickson, who patiently helped him prepare his Haftarah and Torah readings.
Special Observances
August 15 Shabbat Rosh Hodesh
Rosh Hodesh 1
August 16 Rosh Hodesh 2
Did You Know... LIFE IN ISRAEL
THE GOODMAN’S BLOG
Howie and Suzanne Goodman
were valued members at Beth
Judea until they decided to
make aliyah in 2009. The
Goodmans have agreed to
provide us with a blog on their
experiences as new olim in
Israel. Though we continue to
miss the Goodmans, we can
all look forward to reading
about their adventures in
Israel through the blog.
In the June issue of The Word the Goodman’s
talked about the Sar El program. Laura and Stan
Zollar are currently participating in that program.
The Sar El program is, where volunteers are
stationed on IDF (Israel Defense Force) or IAF
(Israel Air Force) posts for two or three weeks where
they do work in place of israel soldiers.
.
To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel. .click
here to share their experience.
B’nai Mitzvah Bio
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Haley Adrienne Bauman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Haley is an 8th grade student at Aptakisic Junior High in Buffalo Grove and a recent graduate of Congregation Beth Judea Hebrew School. Haley has been a figure skater for 10 years, and currently skates on the Starlights Juvenile Synchronized
Skating Team. She also enjoys spending her summers with her friends up at Camp Chi, her “home away from home.” At Chi, she especially loves water skiing, horseback riding, the climbing wall and ropes course. At Aptakisic Junior High, Haley has been active in Student Council, Track and Field, Treasurer of the Aptakisic Business Club and a member of the National Junior Honor Society. She has spent many hours volunteering at Orphans of the Storm, Feed My Starving Children, Ronald McDonald House and Bernie’s Book Bank. Haley and her brother, Jacob, are currently coordinating a drive to collect pet supplies for abandoned animals at Orphans of the Storm. This shelter holds a special place in their hearts because that is where they adopted their puppy, Riley. Haley is looking forward to sharing her special day with family and friends from all phases of her life. She is especially grateful to be sharing her simcha with her twin brother, Jacob. She also appreciates the love and support of her grandparents, Marilyn and Don Sneider and Adrienne (of blessed memory) and Paul Bauman, as well as her aunts, uncles and cousins. Her parents, Kim and Andrew, couldn’t be more proud of all her accomplishments as she prepared for this meaningful day. Haley would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser, and all her teachers at Beth Judea who helped guide her Hebrew Education these past 7 years. She would also like to say a special thank you to her Bat Mitzvah tutors, Natalie Gurin, Monica Bauman and Chuck Kahalnik, for all their patience and support during this amazing journey.
Jacob William Bauman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Jacob is an 8th grade student at Aptakisic Junior High in Buffalo Grove and a recent graduate of Congregation Beth Judea Hebrew School. Jacob has enjoyed playing ice hockey for the past 10 years, and currently plays on the Twin Rinks Bantam
Hockey Team. He also looks forward to his amazing adventures up at Camp Chi every summer, where he loves horseback riding, archery, sailing and Jam Band. At Aptakisic Junior High, Jacob has been involved in Student Council, Mosaic Variety Show, the Volleyball Team, Vice President of the Aptakisic Business Club and a member of the National Junior Honor Society. As a percussionist, he has enjoyed playing on the Jazz Band, 7th Grade Band and the 7th Grade Full Orchestra. Jacob has also spent his time volunteering at Orphans of the Storm, Chesed Food Pantry, Ronald McDonald House and Bernie’s Book Bank. Jacob and his sister, Haley, are currently coordinating a drive to collect pet supplies for abandoned animals at Orphans of the Storm. This shelter holds a special place in their hearts because that is where they adopted their puppy, Riley. Jacob can’t wait to see all his friends and family gathered together as he takes his place on the bimah, alongside his twin sister, Haley. This day will be a special bond they will share always. He is thankful for the love and support of his grandparents, Marilyn and Don Sneider and Adrienne (of blessed memory) and Paul Bauman, as well as his aunts, uncles and cousins. His parents, Kim and Andrew, are extremely proud of all his hard work as he prepared for this amazing milestone. Jacob would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser, and all his Beth Judea teachers who helped guide his Jewish Education over the past 7 years. He would also like to give a special thank you to his Bar Mitzvah tutors, Natalie Gurin, Monica Bauman and Chuck Kahalnik, for their support and guidance during this incredible learning experience.
SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP
Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder
plates, Hanukkah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games, teacher gifts, and non-
religious gift items. The shop carries Gary Rosenthal, Nambe, and a large number of items imported directly from Israel. The shop also
carries special seasonal items and gift baskets. In addition, you can special order about anything you may want.
Stop by when the shop is open: Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesdays when Religious School is in session and by appointment.
Karen Nagel is the Gift Shop Manager.
Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
20% OFF
ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE
Coupon must be present at time of purchase
Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls, consignment items.
Nambe Discount Limited to 10% / No Discount on Michael Aram
One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply --
Expires August 31, 2015
COUPON
The Gift Shop has lots of new merchandise, including great High Holiday and other holiday gift items, as well as Bat/Bat Mitzvah and wedding gift items. Check out Sisterhood’s own L'CHAIM TOO! Cook-book, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion.
MC, VISA. and Discover
accepted
STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS
We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion
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With Gratitude and Thanks
Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt Arnie & Debbie Bender Barry & Darlene Bikshorn Bruce & Suzi Darin Helene Fox Alan & Danna Friedlander The Ganden Family Arnie & Lee Goldberg Debbie Goldberg & Kevin Bigman Ken & Dana Goldstein Jason & Andrea Heiger
Bruce & Kitty Hoffman Marty & Sherry Krawitz Jordan & Harriet Krugel Jeanne Krulewich Mitch & Ann Lerman Ross & Alisa Levey Todd & Margaret Lichtenstein Cindy Lipka Ira & Linda Lippman Gary & Lisa Malkin Esther Mosak
Gregg Pollack Ken & Beth Redfern Myron & Janet Reicher Stacy & Marlene Sachs Jerry & Heidi Sakol David & Susan Schuster Nate & Natalie Solomon Albert & Linda Stark Eric Yegelwel & Gail Gerber Jeff & Rhonda Wener
WITH GRATITUDE AND THANKS
With gratitude, we would like to thank the following sponsors and donors for their contribution to the special Kiddush on June 27th held in honor of our Award Recipients and Outgoing & Incoming Officers and Board Members.
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Religious Education
The Word - August 2015
Baruchim habaim-welcome! As the summer draws to a close, I hope it has been restful and enjoyable. The school year will soon be upon us, and I would like to welcome you and your family back to our school and welcome our new students and their families to our Religious School community.
CBJ’s Religious School education is based on two core principles. First, Jewish learning is not only about the child, but rather is a whole-family experience. We offer meaningful ways for every member of the family to connect with Judaism in every stage of life. Second, learning is not only
about what happens in school, but throughout our daily lives. Therefore, what we do in the classroom will relate to what happens in your home, synagogue, and all the places we go. We are committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. We provide our students and their families with the tools to participate meaningfully in the Jewish community, with pride in their Jewish heritage and with the awareness that their actions will shape the future of the Jewish people.
Parents, students, and teachers are the stakeholders in our Religious School program. Its success is owed to all of you who play a role in shaping our school’s vision and culture. We look forward to being your partners in this great endeavor. Later this month, when you pick up your Religious School Packets, you will receive the Family Information Guide, calendar, and other handouts necessary for the school year. Please familiarize yourself with the contents. It addresses questions you may have about attendance, service requirements, curriculum, behavior codes, and much more. Keep it in a handy place! We encourage all of you to volunteer in any way you can. We are all part of a wonderful team whose goal is to make certain that our children have a glorious, educational year. Don’t forget to join us on Monday, August 24th at 6:30 pm for our Ice Cream Social & Mini-Mitzvah Day! SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER: August: Monday 8/24 School-wide Ice Cream Social (6:30 pm) Sunday 8/30 First Day Sunday School (Kindergarten – Heh)
September: Tuesday 9/1 Religious School classes in Session Saturday 9/5 No Gimel Shabbat (Labor Day weekend) Sunday 9/6 No Classes (Labor Day weekend) Saturday 9/12 First Gimel Shabbat Sunday 9/15 No Religious School classes (Rosh Hashanah) Monday 9/21 First Beyahad (HS) class Tuesday 9/22 No Religious School classes (Yom Kippur) Sunday 9/27 Parent’s Day (10 am) Monday 9/28 No Beyahad classes (Sukkot)
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Religious Education
The Word - August 2015
Shabbat Service Attendance: Shabbat is an important part of our school curriculum. We teach our students about the joys and beauty of Shabbat. We train them to become proficient members of our community. In an effort to coordinate what our students are learning in the classroom and what they practice in their daily lives, CBJ has integrated Shabbat service attendance into our curriculum.
Shabbat attendance is a requirement for all CBJ students in Aleph – Heh.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: - GIMEL students: you can attend 2 Sunday morning minyanim to fulfill 2 Shabbat service
requirements; Shabbat morning services will count only on the days when there is no Gimel Shabbat.
- HEH students must attend 6 Shabbat Morning services prior to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah; these 6 Services will be counted towards both the Shabbat service and B’nai Mitzvah requirement.
Shabbat Services need to be attended at Beth Judea in order to count towards the Attendance Policy
During the school year, Aleph through Heh students are expected to attend 9 Shabbat services
(July 31, 2015 – May 31, 2016) Please mark your attendance in the Shabbat Book located in the main Sanctuary
Services that will count toward Shabbat service requirements are:
Friday night – services begin at 7:30 pm
Shabbat morning – services begin at 9:30 am. - Aleph & Bet families may attend the Gan Shabbat service which begins at 10:30 am in the Beit
Midrash.
High Holiday Services - Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur day services.
Any service in which there is a Torah and Haftarah reading such as - Rosh Hodesh - Simhat Torah (morning service) - Sukkot - Passover - Sh’mini Atzeret - Shavuot
We want the students to come with parents in order to fully enjoy and participate in the service. Students and families must stay for the DURATION of the SERVICE. This is NOT a drop-off Shabbat.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND MINI MITZVAH DAY
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Meet your teachers
Get reacquainted with your classmates
Schmooze with family and friends
Collect supplies and help put together
backpacks for JCFS
Click here for flyer
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Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at [email protected].
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education Series
August & September
2015
Calling All Shofar Blowers! Taught by Orin Rotman
Blowing the Shofar is a religious duty of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Want to learn how to blow a shofar? Need a refresher? Learning how to properly use the shofar can be difficult at first, but is easy to accomplish, Join Orin Rotman in these sessions to work on becoming a proficient Shofar blower. RSVP to Orin at 847-541-9440 or [email protected] Wednesday evenings August 5 & 12, 2015 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Strengthening the African-American Ties with the Jewish Community and Israel
Pastor Chris Harris Senior Pastor, Bright Star Church
Sponsored by Israel Committee
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:00 pm
Join us for an exciting evening as Pastor Harris informs and shares his experiences as an African-American leader committed to Israel and partnering to break the cycle of violence in his neighborhood. His 2012 trip to Israel prompted the development of the Bronzeville Dream Center based on the Israeli model of NATAL in Tel Aviv. He will also share his vision of how his community and ours can together strengthen our ties in fellowship.
Hebrew Literacy I Taught by Jerry Sakol & Eric Yegelwel
Want a proven successful opportunity to learn how to read Hebrew in a friendly environment? Then join this class. Hebrew Literacy I is designed to teach those with no previous (or forgotten) knowledge of Hebrew how to read. The 12-week course focuses on learning to read the words used in the Friday Night service. Graduation will take place during Friday Night Services on Dec. 11, 2015
COST: $30 for course materials Tuesday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm Sept. 1 – Dec. 8; no classes on Sept. 15 & 22
Adult B’nei Mitzvah Registration Form
Name Phone # E-mail
Yes, enroll me in this class. I have enclosed my check for $ payable to Congregation Beth Judea.
Please accept my donation of $ to help defray the cost of others unable to pay.
Arrangements can also be made to add your tuition to your monthly membership dues.
Questions? Contact Anna Besser, [email protected] or 847-634-0777.
Mail form and check to: Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047
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MELTON
Taught by BJE Melton Staff
Classes of the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning will begin in September.
These classes are designed to offer adults a well-rounded, in-depth study of
Judaism in a user-friendly environment. For more information about the Florence Melton School of
Adult Jewish Learning, call Rolly Cohen at 847-291-7788, ext. 1304 or at [email protected].
Let’s Talk Talmud: Grappling with Life, Law and
Innovation Taught by Orin Rotman
The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our
contemporary search for meaning. It addresses eternal questions of ethics, human nature, and our
relationship to the Divine. Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us
today. No prior knowledge required and texts will be provided.
Sunday mornings at 8 am (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)
ADULT EDUCATION
Taste of Melton (Sample a Melton Class)
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015; 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Congregation Beth Am
Modern Living: Maintaining Balance
Tuesday evenings; 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct. 13, 20, 27, & Nov. 3, 2015
Congregation Beth Am
Jews in America: Insiders & Outsiders
Tuesday evenings; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Starting Dec. 1, 2105 (10 sessions)
Congregation Beth Am
Mysticism & Kabbalah: Secret Knowledge in
Judaism
Wednesday evenings; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Starts March 2016 (10 sessions)
Congregation Beth Judea
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Be Sure to Attend Our Annual Sisterhood Membership Dinner August 31st
Sisterhood owes a BIG thank you to the two wonderful ladies who just finished their two-year term as co-presidents. Bobbi Goldenberg and Lauri Rosenbloom both shared in the responsibilities that help make our Sisterhood a fun and functional organization that contributes to the family we call Beth Judea. Bobbi has been a CBJ member for 10 years and served as co-president with Debbi Green and continued on when Lauri stepped in to fill an unplanned vacancy. The two worked closely sharing the responsibilities of coordinating Sisterhood meetings and activities and attending synagogue board meetings. Lauri has been a CBJ member for over 30 years, served on the synagogue board for more than seven years, and has served as Sisterhood president TWICE. She definitely goes above and beyond what’s expected, and that’s why she was honored with the Eishet Hayil Award as a Most Valued Volunteer in April. The award is presented annually to a member of each Sisterhood from the Central Great Lakes Region of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Congratulations, Lauri, on this well deserved recognition. Please take a moment to thank Bobbi and Lauri the next time you see them and ask how you can get involved in Beth Judea’s Sisterhood. This year all Sisterhood general/board meetings will be held at the synagogue on the second Tuesday of each month. To meet all the wonderful ladies that participate in a wide variety of activities, attend a meeting. Be a part of something bigger!
Sisterhood
Sisterhood- “Where every
woman’s voice is heard”
Annual Sisterhood Membership Dinner
“Back to Shul”
“Nutrition and Healthier Holiday Foods”
Monday, August 31st at Congregation Beth Judea
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Check-in and Appetizers
Dinner and Program to follow
Tikkun Olam Project:
Please bring school supplies
to be donated to Keshet.
Reservations Required. Kindly RSVP by
Monday, August 24th.
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THE LUMINOUS HEART OF NONAH S.
by Gina B. Nahai
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB EVENT
AUGUST 13, 2015 – 7:00 PM
Part murder mystery and part family saga, this
dramatic and often hilarious novel explores the history
of Los Angeles’ Iranian Jewish
SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISERS
Torah Pin Fund All Occasion Cards
L’Chaim Cookbook (click here for your free recipe)
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Men’s Club
The theme of this year’s Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs International Convention was “Engage.” Six members of Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club attended the convention. We had an opportunity to engage with the top thinkers and leaders of Conservative/Masorti Judaism to address issues facing our movement and Jewish men. We heard from: Hal Lewis, President and CEO of the Spertus Institute for Jewish Leaning and Leadership; Jon Medved, one of Israel’s leading high tech venture capitalists; Eric Fingerhut, a former United States Congressman and now President and CEO of Hillel International, Women’s League President Carol Simon and USCJ President Margo Gold. Many of us are aware of the results of the recent PEW study that demonstrated a decline in the percentage of Jews who identify themselves as being Conservative/Masorti. Rather than viewing this as the ultimate fate of our movement, we should view it from the larger perspective of the history of the Jewish people. Judaism is always changing. Our history is replete with changes that at times were revolutionary. Consider Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakai, who transformed us from a religion based on sacrifice to one based on prayer, study of Torah, and acts of loving-kindness following the destruction of the Second Temple. Judaism is changing and together we can help guide those changes. One of the speakers quoted Chancellor Eisen of the JTS that synagogue members desire two things: community and meaning. The FJMC has, and will, develop programs to provide both community and meaning to all of the members of our congregations. One of the ways to help improve the sense of community and add meaning is our own Interpretive Minyan. Only 3% of affiliated Conservative/Masorti synagogue members attend Shabbat morning services regularly (at least once a month). If an individual does not attend services, the likelihood that they will have a Shabbat experience will be even less. In order to encourage our members to have a more meaningful Shabbat experience, a vibrant engaging alternative service can and will attract them. The Interpretive Minyan is a shorter service lasting ninety minutes while maintaining ritual integrity. It is conducted in both Hebrew and English. The service is accessible and non-threatening regardless of the level of Hebrew fluency or of prayer familiarity. We spend time discussing the Torah portion of the week. The emphasis of the service is to provide a shared experience meaningful to each individual. Norm Kurtz ran a workshop during the convention, and Jerry Sakol
and I along with Gregg Pollack and Joel Kurtz modeled this service. We received extremely positive feedback and interest in bringing this alternative minyan to the rest of the country. There were many other innovative ideas presented at the convention including a Celebrating Shabbat program that will be discussed in a future column. The Annual Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Sunday August 30 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Club. Jack Rizman was a founding member of CBJ and a dynamic member of the Men’s Club, ritual committee and Board of Directors. He loved music and sang in the synagogue choir. His strong work ethic, good nature, and terrific sense of humor were an inspiration to those who knew him. The Golf Outing supports the Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Fund and the Men’s Club. You can support the program even if you do not play golf. Consider sponsoring a hole or just attending the dinner that Sunday evening at Lou Malnati’s. Please see the flyer in this edition of the WORD for more information. At the convention, we honored Sandy Victor, who received the Ma’asim Tovim Award, and Burt Fishman, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award. We are proud to report that Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club received a Torch Award for our club’s retreat held in February 2015. We also received yet another Quality Club Award for 2014-15. Yasher Koach to Sandy, Burt and all of the members of Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club.
Eric Yegelwel
Sandy Victor receiving the
Ma’asim Tovim Award from Myles
Simpson, Past FJMC President.
Eric Yegelwel receiving the
Quality Club Award from Myles
Simpson, Past FJMC President.
First Tee Off - 10:30 AM - Handicap Scramble Come as a foursome or we can arrange one…everyone welcome!
Outing Includes: Electric Cart - Contest Holes - Course Cash for
Food/Drink Dinner at Lou Malnati’s - 6:30 PM
Cost: $125 per person Complete form below and send with check payable to CBJ Men’s Club
HOLE SPONSORS WELCOME! COST PER HOLE: $150
Questions? Contact: Chuck Walcer at 847-419-1605 or [email protected] Morry Rizman at 847-478-9790 or [email protected] Allen Harris at 847-612-2247 or [email protected]
Sponsor a Hole Get Golf Outing Flyer Register Online
Men’s Club
HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES
Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services. We need volunteers for August 8. Men’s Club strives to offer something for
everyone. As such, we’re always open to new and creative programming ideas that help
Jewish men lead rich and filling Jewish Lives. MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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Tzedakah Fund
The Men's Club has made donations from the
minyan tzedakah box to:
Chai Lifeline
Shalva
American Friends of Magen David Adom
Jewish National Fund
Mazon
We thank all those who have contributed to the
tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT
FITNESS WALKING PROGRAM
Join Us Through October
at 10:00 am following Minyan
Get the details
MEN’S CLUB 20TH ANNUAL
DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Buffalo Grove Golf Club
Interpretive Minyan in the Library Service Leader: Norm Kurtz
You are invited to join the Interpretive Minyan in
the Library the first and third Shabbat of every month. Our growing minyan is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience.
Our minyan is friendly and welcoming to all. Join us for prayer/discussion/learning and stay for Kiddush/lunch after services. We meet in the synagogue library on the second floor from 10:30 until 11:45. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat shalom, Norm Kurtz
An Important Announcement
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA
HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE
The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any
difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a
knowledgeable individual. We have a group of
congregants who have been trained or are professionals
who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you
in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We
are also thinking about starting some support groups. We
would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please
email Ellene Lammers at [email protected] or call
Rabbi Pivo.
FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS,
AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
HESED COMMITTEE
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records. Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.
We Would Like To Know
We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved.
If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below:
Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Upon three things the world is based:
Upon Torah,
Upon Divine Service
and
Upon the Practice of Charity
PLANNED GIVING
Look here next month for planned giving details.
Hello to all Beth Judea members. It is time again
to start collecting addresses of your college
students. Addresses need to be submitted
yearly so we can keep current nformation. Please
e-mail the addresses to Lisa Neiman by clicking
on the link below by October 31, 2015.. Thank
you and we look forward to sending greetings and
a gift to your college student(s).
Thank you,
CBJ Sisterhood
Click here to e-mail your children's addresses
COLLEGE STUDENT ADDRESSES
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service, and Upon the Practice of Charity.
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Cell Phone Drop-Off Box
In Synagogue Office!
Help domestic abuse victims by donating your old cell phones.
Each phone raises money for domestic abuse crisis-counseling
services in the Jewish community!
There is a collection box in the synagogue office.
“Its okay, the children aren’t effected” But what if you knew they were? Shalva clients will often say that they can withstand their husband’s abuse as long as he never directs his anger toward their children. What many women don’t understand is that children are the silent victims of abuse and that they often repeat the behaviors they have seen. According to a recent study, over 90% of children are aware of domestic abuse in their home. These children are affected emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are at great risk and often experience low self-esteem, shame, fear and guilt. Many distrust adults, fail to thrive or suffer from depression and anxiety. What can we do? The issue of domestic abuse is not just a women’s issue; it affects the entire family as well as our Jewish community. SHALVA offers free counseling to Jewish women who are or were in an intimate partner relationship. If you or someone you know needs our help, call 773-583-4673.
SHALVA
Did you Know………
SHALVA Collects Cellphones?
For quite a few years now, Congregation Beth
Judea has been generously collecting cell
phones for SHALVA.
We thought you’d enjoy knowing a bit about
how this process works. After we gather the
phones you put into the collection box, we
ship them to a recycling operation in Florida,
Shelter Alliance . They pay us according to
the “blue book”value of each phone. In
processing the thousands of phones we send
them every year, they wipe clean all your
personal data and either refurbish your
phones, recycle the parts or melt them down.
Each year SHALVA receives around $4000-
5,000 just by collecting your old or broken
cellphones. All of these dollars go directly to
help our clients.
Recently Shelter Alliance has expanded their
recycling program and now accepts Ipods,
Ipads, and Readers. So, the next time you pass
by the synagogue office and see the SHALVA
collection box, think about all those old
cellphones, ipads and ipods taking up space in
your drawer or closet, and help us turn them
into dollars for clients.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration.
NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
August 1 Michael Rosenfeld August 2 Edith Margules August 4 Michele Sussman August 5 Craig Levin Stuart Pearl Lee Silver August 6 Richard Chappe August 7 Michael Jacobs August 8 Charlene Entman Bruce Portnoy August 9 Myles Bauer Jo Ellen Bleiweiss August 10 Phyllis Dritz Michael Levenstein Linda Spitz August 11 Gloria Hernandez Alan Sklan Kevin Zucker
August 12 Lisa Pivo Mitchell Polonsky Nate Solomon August 13 Lee Goldberg Meyer Halperin Staci Levy August 14 Sandy Victor August 15 David Brody Lauren Katzman August 16 Jordan Krugel Cheryl Vinikoor August 17 Bruce Entman Brian Wenk August 18 Nancy Litwin
August 19 Marcie Marcus Tatyana Pesin Heidi Robbins Carey Rosemarin Marina Shteynberg Marcia Weissman
August 20 Joan Attenberg Dave Rebnord August 21 Ken Brandt Lesley Elisco Ronald Friedman Norman Kronowitz Shira Sender Craig Smolensky August 22 Andrea Alhadeff Ellen Gluskin Morry Rizman August 23 Tammy Brody Tom Quinn August 24 Samuel Feldman Debra Posner Adriane Zucker August 25 Michael Chorpash Jonathan Gerchikov Debbie Limer Linda Stark
August 26 Shel Ladin Jerrold Silver August 27 Lori Finn Penny Pinkus Debbie Weiss Sherie Zucker August 28 Morris Elisco Maynard Hirsch August 29 Jim Duvel Jeff Kostis Joan Kurtz Barbara Pearl August 30 Monyca Flack August 31 Edward Newman Paula Silberman Richard Sussman
August 1 Edward & Rhonda Newman Matt & Erica Veronie August 4 Bryan & Marci Fooden David & Kimberly Granoff Irving & Eva Gurin August 5 Richard Goldwasser & Susan Weitzman Goldwasser August 7 Stanford & Bonnie Robbin August 8 Steven & Suzanne Kallish Gary & Julie Korol Morrie & Sherri Lieberman Craig & Katya Smolensky Steven & Staci Turofsky August 9 Peter & Jill Marks Lance & Anne Pacernick August 10 Matthew & Effie Kudlowitz Daniel & Eileen Kurtz Evan & Merle Rumack August 11 Jerry & Drora Patt William & Roberta Uhler
August 12 David & Rhonda Cohn
Boris & Julia Lyubomirsky
August 15 Harvey & Mary Brickman Louis & Marlene Grossman William & Judith Levitan Morris & Barbara Saunders Jeffrey & Jill Stark Larry & Rhonda Wollheim August 16 Stuart & Bettie Schwartz Michael & Debbie Sheade Gary & Lori Thalheimer August 17 Robert & Debbie Hunter Stuart & Barbara Pearl Kenneth & Beth Redfern August 18 Cary & Beth Chaitman David & Debbie Posner August 19 Fred & Robin Fingerhut Steven & Wendy Frost Howard & Pamela Kaufman Albert & Linda Stark August 20 Lee & Sheree Arbus Harold & Sheryl Cutler Dmitry & Nicole Fishkin Glenn & Judith Goldstein Hyman & Robin Riebman August 21 Yigal & Stella Greener Lee & Barbara Silver Robert & Marcia Weissman
August 22 Stanley & Susan Eisenhammer
August 23 Arnold & Lee Goldberg
August 24 Sanford & Vicki White
August 25 Neal & Marla Feld
Norm & Joan Kurtz
Burt & Nancy Litwin
August 26 Dan & Celia Geiger
Michael & Gayle Ludwig
August 27 Mitchell & Ann Lerman
Sanford & Ina Ramras
Earl & Cornelia Roden
August 28 Terry & Joyce Levinstein
Steven & Pamela Malkin
August 29 Steven & Joanne Dicker
August 30 Jonathan & Marah Altenberg
Stuart & Vicki Fabian
Stanley & Lauri Rosenbloom
August 31 Bruce & Charlene Entman
Mark & Kristie Fingerhut
Tom & Lisa Quinn
Paul & Karen Saharack
Mitchell & Ethel Schwerdlin
We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration.
NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.
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August 7 Helen Berkovitz Harold Brown * Shirley Coady * Isadore Cohen Marlene Cohen * Helen Davis * Jack Dennis Rae Duboe * Lillian Fischman * Jennie Frost Yehuda Greener Linda Hafft William Horwitz * Marilyn Kandel * Edna Kessler Leo Liebovitz Daniel Luciano Samuel Manewith Lena Mathias * Cantor Murray Nixon * Ben Osgrove * Harry Pinzur Tevya Polakow Shirley Pulver Eugene Ramras Stanley Ramras Toby Rockwell Elaine Rothschild Milton David Secler * Meyer Segal * Abraham Silberberg Susan Spivak * Sheldon Manny Stern Rose Stupel Elaine Weiner Abraham Weitzman Faye Yablon August 14 Gerald Balbirer * Hylda Bittmann Lillian Dannen * Bernice Ellis Morris Feldman Paul Fish Bessie Kessler * Rae Kubiak * Michael Lazar * Howard Leibach * Ruth Mandel * Herman Nidetz * Clara Pieter * Mayer Rashbaum Ruth Rasnick Dayton Robinson Rose Sandmel Ruth Sheft Rose Stein Morris Sulak Ethel Vinikoor Herbert Wolff Israel Yatkowsky * Sam Yublosky * Joseph Zarchy August 21 Kalman Albun * Kcio Aminova Edna Arker * Alvin Berger * Harry Borkan * Gloria Chappe Irene Cohen Earl Elisco Herbert Forman Sonia Karchmar * Irving Katz Abram Lieberman * William Long Dayton Lubesnick Rose Luciano * Ruth Moses * Helen Nevin Seymour Paisin * Irv Pearlman * Daniel Ramras Mollie Resnick * Jack Rosenbloom * Alice Rothenberg * Arthur Silverberg August 28 Morton Abelson * Barbara Abramovitz * Ida Albun * Alex Braiman Sam Cooper Frances R. Corenman * Louis Duchin Bernard Fine Mildred Forman * Richard Freid Jack Glickman Theodora Goldberg Alex Greenberg * Ruth Greenhill-Spatt Emanuel Gurin Kenneth Haberman * Millie Hennes Mary Hill Herbert Howard Joseph Klaskin * Jake Klein * Minnie Fannie Krassner * Bernard Landau Jacob Louis Levin * Yetta Lipka Debora Litwin * Sarah Lorber Sidney Patt Robert Rosenbaum Harris Rosenthal * Arthur Rothenberg * Eve Scholl Leo Semel Sam Stark * Stuart Trock Donna Truger *
August Yahrzeits
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED
AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
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* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.
If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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September 4 Bernard Bloom Louis Broodno* Greta Dessauer Audrey Epton
Melvin Feldman * Rochelle Feldman Jacob Friedland * Arthur Gerchikov
Paula Greenstein * Al Harris Hyman Hoffman * Amelia Kane
Janet Klass * Estelle Kwasman Dorothy Leibowitz Dorothy Perlmutter
Sidney Schreibman * Lillian Shugan
September 11 Bessie Brenner* William Burg* Rose Edelstein Betty Falcon*
Carl Gershonfeld Beverly Goldstein Morris Gorin* Michael Litt
Rose Litwin Lillian Loeb* Morris Mills Nathaniel Moffett
Alan Nisenbaum* Jack Rosemarin Elsie Saharack Nathan Sandler*
Leslie Schiff* Daniel Schuster Sam Seligman Theodor Sender*
Nina Shkolnik Albert Sumner*
September 18 Faye Angell* Dorothy Behn Bernard Cutler* David S. Eisenberg
Millie Fenchel Leonard Fisher* Fred Green Etta Greenberg*
Cheryl Greene Katrien Koekkoek Philip Koekkoek Louis Lerner*
Ruth Levy* Ruth Mason Lisa Newman Max Pander
Ida Rich Lillian Rosenston Lance Rubin Jessie Rubinstein*
Irving Schuster Lenore Shapiro Jules Spitz Sally Sylvan
Genevieve Vizansky Arlene Watters Sol Weinberg Gerszon Weiskopf*
Adolf Wolff Abraham Wolinsky * Nathan Zeiger
September 25 Frances S. Barnett* Arnold Block* Louis Bloom Barney Bograd
Marianne Brenner* David Brodsky* Jeffrey Caplan* Louis Elgenson
Dorothy Feldheim * Suzanne Fine Sandra Fooden Faye Frank
Norman Friedman Morris Ginsberg Leon Goldberg* David Goldbogen*
Hyman Hundert* Sol Kessler* Debrah Margolis Pearl Margolis
Phyllis Oster Sam Rabin Bernard Resnick* Morris Roden
Maurice Saltzman Maurie Schneider Celia Schreibman* Morris Shapiro*
Harriette Silverman*
September Yahrzeits
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED
AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
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* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.
If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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TRIBUTES
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:
Morey Lenhoff Pat & Stuart Lenhoff and Family
FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE
FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR
WEBSITE
PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Michael Schnitzer Linda Stark CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF: Nellie Berger
Sister of Janet Reicher David Gordon
Husband of Lauren Gordon Father of Ethan and Gabe Gordon
Kay Jaffe
Mother of Jean Friedman Francine Malkin
Mother of Gary Malkin Mother of Steve Malkin
Aunt of Natalie Solomon Ira Melnicoff
Husband of Sandra Melnicoff Faye Reisin
Grandmother of Barbra Stark Norton Rich
Uncle of Phyllis Udany Uncle of Joel Polakow
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Births: Debbie & Bob Hunter on the birth of their son Noah Jacob Hunter Linda & Billy Kramer on the birth of their grandson Jackson Theo Kramer. Miriam & Richard Krieberg on the birth of their granddaughter Blake Olivia Adler. Linda & Bruce Portnoy on the birth of their granddaughter June Mayer Bishaf. Casey & Kevin Spitz on the birth of their sons Andrew James Spitz and Jason Ryan Spitz and to to proud grandparents Linda & Jeff Spitz. Phyllis Udany on the birth of her grandson Liam Sage Udany. Engagements: Lori & Dr. Carey Bacalar on the engagement of their son Dr. Steven Bacalar and Rachel Cohen. Karri & Howard Spiegel on the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Anne Spiegel and Jason Daniel Elkins.
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RABBI LIFSHITZ
LEGACY FUND
RABBI PIVO
LEGACY FUND
SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES: Esther Mosak
Susan & Marvin Adleman IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo’s Torah Dedication.
Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Rabbi Pivo for his support.
Louise & Lou Barnett Rabbi Pivo
Susan and Robert Pinzur Drora and Jerry Patt
Rabbi Pivo’s beautiful eulogy, kindness and surrport following the death of Kay Jaffe.
Jean & Ron Friedman Rabbi Pivo for performing the dedication for Donald Sherman.
Judy Goldstein & Family
Rabbi Pivo for his presentation and welcome to us and our friends from Ulan Ude & Sochi, Russia.
David Meyer/Friendship Force of Northern Illinois
IN MEMORY OF: Lillian Cohen
Ilene Hauser
RABBI LIFSHITZ
DISCRETIONARY FUND
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TRIBUTES
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Paula Rebecca Anderson
Dennis Anderson Brett Lawrence Berlant, beloved son and brother.
Karen Berlant & Family Morey Coleman, beloved grandfather.
The Brandt Family William Goldstein (Zaydee) Ossie Goldstein (Bauby) Allan Brandt (Poppy)
The Brandt Family Ruth Greenhill, beloved mother.
Neil & Alina Greenhill Max Hiller
Ellene & Steven Lammers Linda Ragins
Teri Pulver Nancy Sherman, beloved mother.
Judith and Glenn Goldstein Albert Soll
Roberta & Bill Uhler Larry Tepper
Cheryl & Marshall Brownfield Ron Weiner, beloved father.
The Brandt Family Joseph Zarchy
Roberta & Andrew Zarchy Adoldo Zemchuck
Celia & Dan Geiger
RABBI PIVO
DISCRETIONARY FUND
(continued)
IN HONOR OF: Kim & Andrew Bauman on Haley & Jake's B'nai Mitzvah.
Rita & Sid Mathias Louis Rabin receiving Beth Judea’s Outstanding Service Award.
Helene Fox Rabbi Pivo
David Rebnord IN MEMORY OF: Peretz Katz with our deepest condolences to Susie Rizman.
Susan & Marvin Adleman David Gordon, beloved husband of Lauren and father of Ethan and Gabe. With our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the entire Gordon Family.
Rita & Sid Mathias
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Paula Rebecca Anderson
Dennis Anderson Faye Bloom, our beloved mother.
Davita & Ronald Bloom Arnold L. Klass, our beloved father.
Debbie & Joel Brodsky Roman Stupel, my beloved father.
Stella Greener
Adolfo Zemchuck
Celia & Dan Geiger
IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Weisberg for his beautiful chanting, kindness and support at my mother’s, Kay Jaffe’s service.
Jean & Ron Friedman Cantor Weisberg’s beautiful dedication service.
Judy Goldstein Cantor Weisberg Officiating at our wedding
Talya & Joel Gluskin Cantor Weisberg’s kindness.
Sandra Melnicoff & Family IN HONOR OF: Mimi & Rich Krieberg on the birth of their granddaughter Blake Olivia Adler.
Patti Davis
IN MEMORY OF:
Regina Fleischer & Ella Lebovitz with our condolences to Jan & Michael Lebovitz.
Susan Zerin Kay Jaffe with our deepest condolences to Jean & Ron Friedman and Family.
Rita & Sid Mathias Pervos Family
Rona Wolf David Gordon with our deepest sympathy to Lauren Gordon and the entire Gordon Family.
Pervos Family
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CANTOR WEISBERG
DISCRETIONARY FUND
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TRIBUTES
IIN MEMORY OF:
David Gordon, beloved husband of Lauren and father of Ethan and Gabe.
Sherry & Marty Krawitz
Penny & Glenn Pinkus
Asher & Sophie
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:
Irwin Gerber Gail Gerber, Eric Robin
and Elyse Yegelwel Richard Peck, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Deborah & Howard Tolsky and Family
IN HONOR OF: Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi' s Award
Jenilyn & Jeff Gilbert
IN MEMORY OF:
Francine Malkin, with our
deepest condolences to the
Malkin, Weiner and Solomon
families.
Alyssa & Jim Duvel Kay Jaffe, beloved mother of Jean Friedman. With our deepest condolences to Jean & Ron Friedman.
Carla & Elliott Bankendorf Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
Ellen & Jeff Gluskin Rita & Sid Mathias
Eva Thalheimer
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:
Morey Coleman
Rosalyn Coleman & Family
Carl Freedman
Lynn & Art Freedman
Rose Kriegler, beloved mother. Suzanne Reingold
Sara Liebovitz
Susan & Michael , Lauren & Steven Mangurten
Bertha Sabol Joseph Sabol
Lois & Alan Sabol
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GENERAL FUND PRAYER BOOK FUND
SHABBAT/DAILY
PRAYER BOOK FUND
HUMASHIN – TORAH PORTION
IN HONOR OF:
Adam Gurin’s Confirmation Evy & Irving Gurin
ME’AH CAMPAIGN FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi’s Award.
Marcia & Hesh Lyons
CAMP RAMAH FUND
IIN APPRECIATION OF:
Beth Judea’s generous 50/50
Purim Masquerade Raffle.
Ron, Susan & Daniel Shoffet
IN HONOR OF:
Merle Rumack’s birthday.
Susan and Marvin Adleman Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi' s Award.
Jean & Ron Friedman
IN MEMORY OF:
Michael Hoffman, beloved son of Kitty & Bruce Hoffman.
Susan and Marvin Adleman
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:
Paul Fish June & Irv Lieberman
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi' s Award.
Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
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TRIBUTES
IN HONOR OF: Alyse Lichtenstein reading from the Torah, Love Bubbie & Zaide.
Shaynee & Michael Lichtenstein IN MEMORY OF: Anna Barnett, mother of Lou Barnett.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Regina Fleischer & Ella Lebovitz with our condolences to Jan & Mike Lebovitz.
Mona & Stephen Klaber David Gordon, beloved husband of Lauren and father of Ethan and Gabe. With our deepest sympathy to the entire Gordon Family
The Balogh Family Evy & Irving Gurin
Marlene & Stacy Sachs Sylvia & Howard Shore
Natalie & Nate Solomon
Kay Jaffe, beloved mother of Jean Friedman. With our deepest condolences to Jean & Ron Friedman.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs Sherry Katz, beloved father of Susie Rizman.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs Francine Malkin, mother of Gary Malkin, Steve Malkin, and aunt of Natalie Solomon. With our deepest condolences.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Stark, loving mother , grandmother and great-grandmother.
Linda & Albert Stark
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TORAH RESTORATION FUND EDUCATION FUND RACHELHIRSHMAN
MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: David Gordon, with our deepest sympathy to Lauren Gordon & Family
Marcy & Jon Soble
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:
Abraham Silberberg Jeanne Babbit
USY/KADIMA
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES: Esther Mosak – glad you are feeling better.
The Balogh Family IN HONOR OF: Dana Goldstein being named Board Member of the Year.
Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Ira Sender’s birthday. Happy Birthday to a great person.
Marsha & Chuck Bernstein IN MEMORY OF: Francine Malkin, mother of Gary Malkin, Steve Malkin and aunt of Natalie Solomon. With our deepest condolences.
Dana, Ken, Allison and Sari Goldstein
Bonnie & Ira Sender
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jerome Lettvin, beloved uncle.
Judith & Glenn Goldstein
Sam Sherman, beloved grandfather.
Judith & Glenn Goldstein
JERRY BERENSON
MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Henry Kaner, beloved father and grandfather.
Sheldon Kaner and Family
JACK RIZMAN
MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Kay Jaffe, loving mother of Jean Friedman.
Susan Rizman Natalie & Nate Solomon
Perry Katz beloved father of Susan Rizman, with our deepest condolences to Susan and the entire Rizman Family
Carol & Joel Babbitt Sheri & Roy Carlson
Helene Fox Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
Evy & Irving Gurin Merle Linderman
Rita & Sid Mathias Sharon & Chuck Newman
Bunny & Mark Oberlander Linda & Albert Stark
Chuck Walcer Rona Wolf
JUDY WALCER
MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Henry Kaner, beloved father and grandfather.
Sheldon Kaner and Family
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
01
9:00 am Weekly Parsha
9:30 am Shabbat Svc
9:30 am Auf-Ruf
10:30 am Interpret Svc
10:30 am Gan Shabbat
02
8:00 am Talmud Study
9:00 am Minyan
10:00 am Planned Giving
10:00 am Fitness Walk
3:30 pm Bingo at Friends
03
6:15 am Minyan
7:30 pm Minyan
04
7:30 am Minyan
8:15 am Torah Study
6:00 pm HH Honors
Meeting
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Choir Reh.
8:00 pm Me’ah Mtg.
05
7:30 am Minyan
6:30 pm Shofar Lessons
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Facilities Mtg
.
.
06
7:30 am Minyan
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm MC Mtg.
8:00 pm Israel
Committee
Mtg.
.
07
7:30 am Minyan
7:30 pm Shabbat Svc
Candle Ltg.
7:45 pm
08
9:00 am Weekly Parsha
9”15 am MC Lieberman
9:30 am Shabbat Svc
9:30 am Baby Naming
10:30 am Gan Shabbat
09
8:00 am Talmud Study
9:00 am Minyan
10:00 am Fitness Walk
10
6:15 am Minyan
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Membership Mtg
11
7:30 am Minyan
8:15 am Torah Study
6:30 pm Edu Com Mtg
7:00 pm Sisterhd Mtg
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Choir
12
7:30 am Minyan
6:30 pm Shofar Lessons
7:30 pm Minyan
13
7:30 am Minyan
7:00 pm Sisterhood
Book Club
7:30 pm Minyan
14
7:30 am Minyan
7:30 pm Shabbat Svc
Candle Ltg.
7:36pm
15
9:00 am Weekly Parsha
9:30 am Shabbat Svc
9:30 am Bar Mitzvah
10:30 am Interpret Svc
10:30 am Gan Shabbat
16
8:00 am Talmud Study
9:00 am Minyan
10:00 am Fitness Walk
11:30 am CBJ Block Party
3:00 pm Anti-Semitism
(College Students)
@JCC Northbrk)
7:00 pm Anti-Semitism for
Parents & Students
AMC in Northbrk
17
6:15 am Minyan
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Ritual Mtg.
.
18
7:30 am Minyan
8:15 am Torah Study
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Choir
8:00 pm Me’ah Mtg.
8:00 pm Israel Spkr.
Pastor Harris
.
19
7:30 am Minyan
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Finance Mtg.
20
7:30 am Minyan
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Exec. Mtg.
21
7:30 am Minyan
6:00 pm Shabbat
Under the
Stars
7:30 pm Shirat
Shabbat Svc
Candle Ltg.
7:25pm
22
9:00 am Weekly Parsha
9:30 am Shabbat Svc.
9:30 am B’nai Mitzvah
10:30 am Gan Shabbat
23
8:00 am Talmud Study
9:00 am Minyan
10:00 am Fitness Walk
10:00 am Maot Chitim
Packing
24
6:15 am Minyan
6:30 pm Ice Cream Soc
. & Mini-Mitzvah
7:30 pm Minyan
25
7:30 am Minyan
8:15 am Torah Study
7:30 pm Minyan
.
26
7:30 am Minyan
7:30 pm Minyan
20
7:30 am Minyan
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Board Mtg.
28
7:30 am Minyan
7:30 pm Shabbat Svc
Candle Ltg.
7:14
29
9:00 am Weekly Parsha
9:30 am Shabbat Svc
9:30 am Bar Mitzvah
9:30 am Auf-Ruf
10:30 am Gan Shabbat
30
8:00 am Rizman Golf
Outing
8:00 am Talmud Study
9:00 am Minyan
9:00 am Religious School
10:00 am Fitness Walk
10:00 am Maot Chitim
Delivery
12:00 pm Israel Trip Mtg.
31
6:15 am Minyan
6:00 pm Sisterhood
Membship Dinner
7:30 pm Minyan
8:00 pm Evangelical Lit
8:00 pm Social Act. Mtg
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AUGUST 2015
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA
5304 RFD
Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.BethJudea.org
Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz
Cantor Roger J. Weisberg
President Arnie Goldberg
Executive Director Lisa Neiman
Educational Director Anna Besser
Youth Director Marc Sender
Editor Evan Rumack
From The Editors
In order for your article to be published in the next issue, we must have it at the synagogue
by the 10th of the month! There will be no exceptions. This includes information on disk as well.
We need your article as it is important to let the congregation know what your group is doing.
Announcements should take the form of articles in The Word rather than separate flyers. The opinions
expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Rabbi, Board of Directors or the editors.
Worship Schedule
Conducted by
Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg
Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m.
Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan:
Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m.
Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m.
Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan:
Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech
Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav
Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the
universe, who has hallowed us through His
Commandments, and has commanded us to
kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.
The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is
Candle Lighting Times
Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
August 7 ....................................................... 7:45 p.m.
August 14 ........................................................ 7:36 p.m.
August 21 ....................................................... 7:25 p.m.
August 28 ........................................................ 7:14 p.m.