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Welcome to Shabbat Parshat Vayera Celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Mhark Rooz at Anshe Sholom B’nai lsrael Congregation
November 18 – 19, 2016 / 18 Cheshvan 5777
540 West Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657 • (773) 248-9200 • www.asbi.org
SCHEDULE FOR SHABBAT
Friday, November 18 Light Candles 4:09 PM Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv 4:15 PM Young Professionals Dinner (by reservation only) 5:15 PM
Saturday, November 19 Hashkama Minyan 8:00 AM Shacharit with D’var Torah by Mhark Rooz 9:00 AM Youth Tefillah Groups (see inside for details) 10:30 AM Daf Yomi & Parsha Discussion with Dr. Leonard Kranzler 12:30 PM Family Learning (for kids K through 5th grade & their families) 3:00 PM Hebrew Story Time (for children 4 and under) 3:30 PM Mincha followed by Shalosh Seudot 3:55 PM Shabbat ends, Havdalah at shul 5:08 PM
Repeat Evening Sh’ma: November 18, after 5:11 PM Latest time to recite Morning Sh’ma: November 19, 9:10 AM
Daily Services: November 20 – 25 Shacharit:
Sunday, Thursday (Thanksgiving) & Friday 8:30 AM Monday 6:45 AM Tuesday & Wednesday 7:00 AM
Join Rabbi Wolkenfeld and the minyanaires for Daf Yomi, the synchronized study of one Talmudic page each day, every weekday morning after Shacharit.
Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv: Sunday through Friday 4:10 PM
Late Nite Ma’ariv-only Minyan: Monday through Wednesday 9:00 PM
Kiddush is sponsored by Jack & Cindy Rooz in honor of Mhark’s Bar Mitzvah.
Readings for Shabbat Parshat Vayera Torah: Haftorah:
Bereshit 18:1-22:24 II Kings 4:1-37
Hertz: Page 63 Hertz: Page 76
Kaplan: Page 78 Kaplan: Page 1060
Stone: Page 78 Stone: Page 1134
ANSHE SHOLOM TRIBUTES
Aliyah Robert Ascher
Ira King Michael Traison
Memorial Plaque David Harris in memory of his aunt, Susan Goller, a”h
Donations received after November 16 will be listed in next week's bulletin. Many thanks for these generous donations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazal tov to the Rooz family on the Bar Mitzvah of Mhark Rooz, celebrated this Shabbat at ASBI. May he go from strength to strength! Mazal tov to the Newberger family on the Bat Mitzvah of Shira Newberger, to be celebrated next Shabbat, November 26, at ASBI. May she go from strength to strength! Mazal tov to Meredith & Andrew Weprin on the birth of a baby boy on Wednesday, November 16. The bris is expected to take place at ASBI on Wednesday, November 23, at 1:00 PM. If you would like to help with meals, please visit TakeThemAMeal.com (Last Name: Weprin, Password: babyboy). May this child's life be filled with the insights of Torah, the warm and supportive love of family and community, and the blessing of good deeds. Amen. The Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah is seeking new mikvah attendants for our beautiful and welcoming communal mikvah. We will be running a training session in the coming weeks. If you are a married woman who can volunteer at least one night a month to give back to our community, please email [email protected]. Thank you to this week’s volunteer Tot Shabbat Leader, Mayer Grashin.
Mizmor Shir: Festive Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv for Shabbat Mevarchim Participate and be moved by Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv next Shabbat (and on the Friday night of every Shabbat Mevarchim), with added singing, added spirit, and added inspiration. Sparkling wine
and cookies will send you out the door in good spirits to spread the Shabbat joy!
STAY IN TOUCH WITH ASBI
Stay updated on the status of the Eruv at twitter.com/lakefronteruv. To set up an appointment with Rabbi Wolkenfeld, email [email protected]. If there is something
urgent that you need to discuss with him, please call his cell phone at 917-621-5678. Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah: To make an appointment, email [email protected] at
least 48 hours in advance. Get Social with ASBI: “Like” ASBI’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/asbichicago and search
“ASBI Congregation” at YouTube.com.
$120,400 of $152,000 goal
Amount Pledged
YOM KIPPUR APPEAL 5777
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Yom Kippur Appeal! If you haven’t yet made your pledge, now is the time to do so! Please return the YKA card you received in the mail to the shul, or visit asbi.org/yka to make your donation.
The levels are as follows: $180 - Chai Supporter
$360 - Yom Tov Supporter
$720 - Aidah (Congregation) Supporter
$1,800 - B’nai Israel Supporter
$3,600 - Aitz Chaim Supporter
$5,000 - Malach (Angel) Supporter
$10,000+ - Merkava (Holy Chariot) Supporter
Your YKA Gift Could Have Twice the Impact! If your employer matches donations to a charitable organization, contact [email protected] to see
if you can double your tax-deductible contribution to ASBI!
ASBI NOTICES
November & December Birthday/Anniversary/Special Occasion Kiddush
Saturday, December 3
Honor your friends and loved ones and mark a special occasion, anniversary, birthday, or other life event by participating as a co-sponsor for Kiddush on December 3. Co-sponsorships begin at $100. Please visit asbi.org/payment.php, select “Birthday/Anniversary Kiddush” from the drop-down menu, and leave your message for the bulletin in the notes box.
Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah Notice Our beloved Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah and Kelim Mikvah are currently closed in the aftermath of a malfunction in the mikvah's filtration system. We have decided to use this opportunity to perform some deferred maintenance. The mikvah pools have been drained, dried, and cleaned. Next, the mikvah will be refilled with rainwater. This entire process will likely take several weeks (dependent, in large part, on the timing and volume of the needed rain itself). We understand that this is a significant inconvenience to many members of our community and we are undertaking this process only because it is needed to preserve the halakhic integrity of the mikvah and its hygiene and safety. The entire community is invited to come to the mikvah for a "behind-the-scenes tour" on Monday, November 21, to see parts of the mikvah infrastructure that are normally hidden and to study some of the halakhic principles that are expressed in our mikvah's construction. The Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah has been a crucial asset of our community for a decade. With God's help, and the hard work of the dedicated team of volunteer mikvah attendants and the skilled technicians who work on our mikvah, it will be able to serve our community for decades to come. In the meantime, members of the community are welcome to use the mikvah in West Rogers Park at 3110 W. Touhy (773-274-7425), in Skokie at 4242 W. Dempster (847-568-8710), or by-appointment-only at the Chabad B'nai Reuven Mikvah at 6350 N. Whipple (773-743-4282).
All the best, Sara Wolkenfeld David Wolkenfeld Director, ASBI Mikvah Rabbi, ASBI Congregation
SAVE THE DATE: New Member Dinner Are you to new to Anshe Sholom? We are having a New Member Shabbat Dinner on Friday, December 16. Want more information? Contact [email protected].
ASBI ANNUAL MEETING The annual Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation general membership meeting will take place on Sunday, December 11, at 10:00 AM. At that time, in addition to the presentation of annual committee reports, Board elections will also take place. Voting will be open to every person who is, at the time of the election, a member in good standing of ASBI Congregation. Copies of the board nomination slate are available in the lobby.
THIS WEEK AT ASBI
Hebrew Story Time This Shabbat, November 19, 3:30 PM at ASBI
Please join Lital Rosenberg in the Social Hall with your kids for Hebrew Story Time. We will read children's books in Hebrew together, while working on some of our Hebrew words. Feel free to bring any Hebrew-language book you would like to share with the group. All kids age 4 and under are invited with their parents.
Shabbat Afternoon Family Learning at ASBI This Shabbat, November 19, 3:00 PM
Israeli Shelichim Tammy & Yisrael Tsadok are back for 2016-2017. Join us this Shabbat for the first Family Learning of the year!
Children K through 5th grade and their families are invited to spend Shabbat afternoon together for communal learning. Snacks will be provided.
Israel in the Present Tense This Shabbat, November 19
The ASBI Israel Committee introduces a new monthly program, “Israel in the Present Tense,” which will cover topics not usually reported in the news media and other outlets. Join us on November 19 for our first program, on the topic of American-Israel relations under the new President. The speaker
will be Richard Baehr, who is the co-founder and chief political correspondent for the website americanthinker.com. His articles have appeared in publications that include the Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, and the Chicago Tribune. The half hour presentation and Q&A will be in the main sanctuary at 12:30 PM, following Kiddush. Light refreshments will be provided.
Future programs will take place on the last Shabbat of the secular month. Subjects will include: the start-up economy, medical miracles, diplomacy in a time of shifting alliances, the relationship with the
U.S. and diaspora Jewry, the vibrant political process, historical context, and cultural affairs.
Behind the Scenes at the ASBI Mikvah Monday, November 21, 7:45 - 8:15 PM
Take advantage of a rare opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of our beloved Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah. The mikvah has been drained and completely dried as part of a scheduled maintenance. Come see the structures beneath the surface of the mikvah and
learn about this precious communal resource and the mitzvot it enables.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Israel Movie Night “The House of Rothschild” (1934)
This Monday, November 21, 7:00 PM at ASBI
George Arliss plays Nathan Rothschild, the head of a family of celebrated 19th century Jewish bankers. Despite the anti-Semitic efforts of a powerful politico (Boris Karloff), Rothschild moves in the best European social circles. He is ultimately knighted for his services to the English crown, which include the financing of the Duke of Wellington's battle against Napoleon at Waterloo.
Designed in part as an attack against the burgeoning anti-Semitism movement in Hitler's Germany, “House of Rothschild” was ironically exploited by Nazi functionary Joseph Goebbels, who re-dubbed and re-edited the film to serve as anti-Jewish propaganda. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
Pizza, pop, popcorn, and chips will be served. Sponsored by the Israel Committee.
Thursday, December 1 7:30 PM • Community Program & Dessert Reception
Temple Sholom 3480 North Lake Shore Drive
Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 23, at aipac.org/templesholom or to Brittany Cohen at [email protected] or 312-253-8968.
NO COST TO ATTEND • ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED • DIETARY LAWS OBSERVED
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Professor Reuven Hazan is a Professor of Political Science at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem. He teaches courses such as Comparative Politics—Institutions & Processes and Democracies—Definitions, Explanations & Institutions. Prof. Hazan has been a guest
lecturer at a number of American institutions of higher learning. He is the author and editor of numerous books and articles on subjects that include electoral reform, centrist
political parties, and democratic institutions. He also serves as an advisor to the Speaker of the Knesset on electoral issues.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
BEIT MIDRASH WEDNESDAYS Join us at ASBI for a series of accessible and thought-provoking shiurim.
Snacks will be provided. All classes are from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.
Three-Part Series with Rabbi Yona Reiss: “Law in the Shadow of Tragedy: The Halakhic Response to September 11th” Monday, 11/28 - Kohanim at Ground Zero and at the 9-11 Memorial Museum
Rabbi Yona Reiss is Av Beth Din of the Chicago Rabbinical Council. A noted Torah scholar, attorney, and jurist, Rabbi Reiss is a summa cum laude graduate of Yeshiva College (YU) and went on to receive his law degree from Yale Law School, where he was senior editor of the Law Journal. He received rabbinic ordination from RIETS, where he also earned the distinction of Yadin Yadin. Rabbi Reiss served as director of the Beth Din of America from 1998 to 2008. A frequent writer on a variety of topics relating to both Jewish and secular law, he has published widely in Jewish publications, as well as in the Wall Street Journal and New York Law Journal.
Three-Part Series with Rabbi Wolkenfeld: “Torah & Torah Scholars” 12/7 - Rabbi Chaim Brisker 12/14 - Rabbi Yitzchak Herzog 12/21 - Dr. Deena Zimmerman and Malka Peterkovsky
Three-Part Series with Professor Malka Simkovich: “Modern Discovery of Ancient Jewish Texts” 1/18 - The Modern “Rediscovery” of the Cairo Genizah & the Story of Solomon Schechter 1/25 - The Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Fifty-Year Publication Process
2/1 - The Ancient Jewish Texts of Greek Orthodox Monasteries
Dr. Malka Simkovich is a visiting instructor of Jewish Studies at Catholic Theological Union. She earned an MA degree in Hebrew Bible from Harvard University and a BA in Bible Studies and Music Theory from Stern College of Yeshiva University. She recently completed a doctorate at Brandeis University, where she studied Second Temple Judaism, early Rabbinic literature, and early Christian literature. Dr. Simkovich also works as an editorial assistant for the Harvard Theological Review.
SUNDAYS IN SHUL This Sunday, November 20, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Talmud for Adults with Sara Wolkenfeld
Mishnah for Children (Ages 8—12) with Rabbi Wolkenfeld
Join us for davening at 8:30 AM and stay for Talmud for adults and Mishnah for kids (and hot chocolate!).
Introduction to Jewish Life & Practice This Monday, November 21, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Join Rabbi Wolkenfeld for this ongoing class on the fundamentals of Jewish life and practice, for those interested in conversion to Judaism and open to all in the
community. New participants are always welcome.
Please review the following chart and let the office know if you would like either to read Torah or to sponsor or co-sponsor a Kiddush or Shalosh Seudot. We’ll be happy to help with the arrangements.
DATE KIDDUSH SHALOSH SEUDOT TORAH PORTION HAFTORAH
November 26 Chayei Sara
Taken Taken Taken
December 3 Toldot
Bday/Anniversary Taken
December 10 Vayetzei
Taken Taken
Celebrate your own or a loved one’s birthday/anniversary/milestone by sponsoring or co-sponsoring a Kiddush or Shalosh Seudot.
You may co-sponsor a Kiddush by contributing a smaller amount.
Many menu and pricing options are available. Please call the shul office for details at 773-248-9200 or email [email protected].
Kiddush Sponsorship Shalosh Seudot Sponsorship Coffee Bar Sponsorship
Starting at $950 Starting at $118 $118 for 1 month
New Siddur/ Chumash
Small Leaf Tree of Life
Large Leaf Tree of Life
Stone Tree of Life
Memorial Plaque
Koren Mahzor Set
$54 $180 $360 $1,080 $680 $100
Dedication Opportunities Honor your loved ones with a dedication plaque or book plate.
Prayer for the United States and Its Government based on "deSola Pool Siddur"
God on high, bless this our country, the United States of America, and all who dwell therein. Bless the constituted officers of government of this land. Set into their hearts the spirit of wisdom and understanding to
uphold peace and freedom.
Security—If you see something, say something. Alan Hepker: (847) 980-5630
Youth Tefillah Groups Please note that Gan through TODE will not meet next week for Thanksgiving weekend.
Babysitting Services (for children ages 1 through 7 only) with Mae Haden
9:30 AM until Kiddush in the ASBI Playroom Kiddush until 12:30 PM in JCC Lower Gym
Group leaders and babysitter are subject to change without notice.
Tot Shabbat (children 2 and under, with a parent) 10:45 AM in the Social Hall with Mayer Grashin
Gan (ages 3-JK) 10:30 AM in JCC Lower Gym with Tara Holden
Yeladeinu (K-2nd grade) 10:30 AM in JCC Room 204 with Tracey Meyers
Na’areinu (3rd-5th grade) 10:30 AM in JCC Room 203 with Yisrael Tsadok
Tefillah Off the Deep End (6th-7th grade) Not meeting this week due to the Bar Mitzvah of Mhark Rooz
Steve Miller Hayley Leventhal Barbara Pjetrushi David Schwartz
Executive Director Executive Assistant Custodian Director of Family Education & Programming
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Rabbi David Wolkenfeld [email protected]
OFFICERS – 2015-2016 / 5776-5777
President – Jeremy Treister Immediate Past President – Rabbi Paul Saiger Vice President - Ways and Means – Ross Weisman Vice President - House – Margalit Segal Vice President - Membership – Danielle Gershon Vice President - Ritual – Dr. Ira Halper Vice President - Education – Ahuva Wiesenfeld Vice President - Financial – Asher Zarkowsky Recording Secretary – Ruth Lipman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2015-2016 / 5776-5777
Dr. Stuart Sprague - Chair Julia Aaronson Beverly Agdern
Elyce Bader Linda Cohen
Herbert Eiseman Aaron Feigelson
Steve Feiger Eytan Fox
Ashlyn Gorlin Seth Greenberg
David Harris Toby Heizler
Ira King Michael Leib
Jules Levenson Norman Levitz Jennifer Loeb
Ava Madoff Michael Newberger
Scott Newberger Jacques Aaron Preis
Linda Saiger Rabbi Melvin Shapiro
Alan Skidelsky Adam Smoler
Andrew Weprin
ASBI COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS
Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah: [email protected]
Dedications and Donations
Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation is indebted to Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, a”h, for his generosity to the synagogue and to the Marovitz Scholarship Fund.
The George Kranzler Library of Judaic Classics is donated in loving memory of Mr. George Kranzler by the Kranzler and Saltzman families.
The Learning Center was dedicated on 29 Av 5761 in memory of Rose and Dr. Abe Aaronson who inspired us in learning and charity.
There is a sense of wholeness and artistic integrity in our sanctuary, thanks to our beautiful stained-glass windows on the east wall, dedicated in memory of Bernard Preis, a”h.
The windows on the south wall are dedicated in memory of George Friedman, a”h.
The Louis A. Lerner Institute of Torah Texts sponsors all the Torah text classes at ASBI.
Chesed: Linda Saiger & Sara Wolkenfeld Mikvah: Ruth Lipman Education: Ahuva Wiesenfeld Ritual: Dr. Ira Halper Family: Jennifer Loeb Security: Peggy Kaz Hospitality: David Eisenstein Social Action: Irene Lehrer Sandalow Israel: Herbert Eiseman Young Professionals: Ann Levenson, Kiddush: Beverly Agdern Ava Madoff & Rachel Schwartz
Gabbai: Dr. Josh Ehrlich Gabbaiyot: Karli Salinger & Judith Wolf
