RABBI’S REFLECTIONS
IN THIS ISSUE
“A Tradition in Constant Transition” Having recently returned from a wonderful Israel trip, I want to share a few highlights, as well as continue our study of Torah that we began this fall. Let’s first follow up on last month’s overview of Bereshit (Genesis) by reviewing the content of the Torah’s second book, Shemot (Exodus). Its first parsha, also called Shemot, describes the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, God’s call to Moses to lead them out, and the initial confrontation of Moses and Pharaoh. In parshat Va’era, Moses continues to plead with Pharoah and the plagues begin. They continue in parshat Bo, culminating in the death of the firstborn throughout Egypt and the Israelites’ hurried exit from bondage. Pharaoh’s chariots pursue the people in parshat Beshallakh, but the Israelites escape safely through the split Sea of Reeds, which then drowns the Egyptians. Manna falls for the people to eat each day of their journey. In parshat Yitro, the judicial system is established, and the people receive the law at the foot of Mt. Sinai. Many more laws are promulgated in parshat Mishpatim, and in parshat Terumah, God commands the creation of the furnishings of the mishkan, the portable tabernacle that the people will take with them during their wanderings. Parshat Tetzaveh details the garb the Kohanim wore for their service in the mishkan, as well as purification rites for the people. Ki Tisa records the creation of the Golden Calf, the punishment for that sin, and the creation of a second set of tablets of the law. In parshat Vayakhel and parshat Pekudei the Torah provides more description of the mishkan, its furnishings and the clothing of the Kohanim. (continued next page)
Rabbi’s Reflections ………………………………..….1 Join Rabbi Pivo for Dinner and Conversation......... 2 Membership Ice Cream Social.............................. 2 Group Discussion Volunteers Needed .................. 3 Hebrew Literacy I Graduates/New Torah Covers .. 3 Hanukkah Message from Rabbi Pivo .................... 4 Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner ................................... 5 Notes from the Cantor .......................................... 5 President’s Message ............................................ 6 B’Nai Mitzvah Bios................................................ 7 Life in Israel – The Goodman’s Blog .................... 8 Social Action ....................................................... 9 Divorce Support Group ......................................... 9 Israel Committee - AIPAC Policy Conference ...... 9 Focus on Families ............................................... 10 Religious School ................................................... 11 Youth ................................................................... 13 Adult Education …………………….……….……...…15 Hanukkah Bazaar/Sisterhood Gift Shop .............. 18 Sisterhood ............................................................ 19 Men’s Club ........................................................... 20 We Want Your Programming Ideas ..................... 23 Purim Masquerade .............................................. 24 Hesed Committee ................................................ 25 Birthdays and Anniversaries ………………………….. 27 Yahrzeits……………………………………………….… 29 Tributes……………………………………………….….31
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers December 5, 2014 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of December will be recognized at our service on December 5th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
UPSTAIRS THOUGHTS RABBI’S REFLECTIONS “A Tradition in Constant Transition” A lot happens in Shemot! And a great deal also happened while we were in Israel. While I have spent a great deal of time there as a student and in the years since, it never ceases to amaze me how much changes in the land of Israel from one year to the next. There seemed to be construction cranes everywhere, putting up new apartment complexes, high rise buildings, and shopping areas. We had dinner (some of us more than once) at the new pedestrian mall in what was once called the Old Train Station in Jerusalem, which they now call the New Old Train Station. Israel continues to transform itself through improvements to its infrastructure, through a proliferation of high-tech research, and through its leadership in water conservation and desalination. Our wide ranging experiences in Israel this fall and the wide range of topics in the book of Shemot both remind us of a key Jewish experience and characteristic: adapting to rapid change. Whether it was our ancestors’ sudden departure from Egypt following the plagues, the many forced wanderings of our people in the centuries since, or modern Israel’s transformation from a kibbutz society to a Fortune 500 society, Jews have internalized the capacity to quickly adjust to new realities and to thrive in those new situations. As we continue our studies in this Shanah Torah (Year of Torah), we should remember that we are the ever-evolving people, a dynamic we both embrace and take care to manage appropriately. We know that the nature of American Judaism is also changing quickly and that our responsibility is to manage that change in ways that will continue to reflect the eternal values embedded in our Torah and in our historical memory. As things continue to change, we must keep some things the same, chief among them our dedication to learning the words, the books, and the values that formed us and which will sustain us through even the most breathtaking changes we can imagine.
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Join Rabbi Pivo For Dinner and Conversation Monday January 5, 2015 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Topic: Dealing with Antisemitism on College Campuses Cost for Dinner: $12/pp Reservations required by December 29, 2014 to lneiman@bethjudea.org For additional dates and topics click here for flyer Page 2
GROUP DISCUSSIONS
HEBREW LIT GRADUATES Congratulations to our:
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A GROUP DISCUSSION ABOUT THEIR HIGH HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES If you are interested in sharing your High Holiday experiences, we want to hear from you. The Ritual Committee is organizing a series of hour and a half group discussions with congregants who attended services at each of the service locations this year. The groups will be held the on the following dates at Beth Judea and congregants will participate in the discussion with others who attended services at the DAY
Tuesday
DATE
same location. TIME
SERVICE LOCATION YOU ATTENDED
Dec. 2
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
High School
Wednesday Dec. 3
6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Beth Judea
Sunday
Dec. 7
12:30 -pm - 2:00 pm Family Svc.
Sunday
Dec. 7
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Family Svc
Sunday
Dec. 7
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
High School
Monday
Dec. 8
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Parallel Svc.
Sunday
Dec. 14 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Beth Judea
Sunday
Dec. 14 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Parallel Svc.
HEBREW LITERACY I GRADUATES Barbara Cohen Craig Cohn Debbie Kreisman Dubin Diane Ganden Susan Goldwasser Nancy Litwin Robert Muise Steve Perlis Gayle Pervos Beth Rose Karri Spiegel Their graduation will take place on December 12th as part of Shabbat Services.
OUR NEW TORAH COVERS
Please call the synagogue office at 847-634-0777 if you are interested. We will confirm your participation at least a week in advance of the group, providing you with the exact date and time. Because there is limited space in each group, we will not be able to accommodate all volunteers. We thank you in advance for your interest and if you are not selected to participate in a group discussion, please feel free to email:
Mark Sheft at mdsheft@comcast.net to provide your feedback.
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Thank you to Ronna Leibach (left) and Beth Polonsky (right), who created and donated our new Torah covers. Page 3
A HANUKKAH MESSAGE FROM RABBI PIVO The miracle of Hanukkah commemorates events from the 2nd century B.C.E., when a small band of Jews, the Maccabees, triumphed over the forces of King Antiochus IV, who had banned Jewish practices and desecrated the Temple in Jerusalem. The Maccabees fought for Jewish practices and control of the Temple and won. The Talmud teaches us that when the Maccabees reconsecrated the Temple, a small quantity of oil, enough to last for only one day, miraculously burned for eight. Throughout the ages from that time, Jews have continued the practice of lighting the menorah for eight nights. The battle for Jewish freedom of religion and to have control of the Jewish homeland in Israel is a constant one. We fight not only those who threaten Jews and Judaism, but also the Antiochus within each one of us, which is the urge to be exactly like those around us, with no distinctive Jewish practices to remind us of who we are, and no connection to Israel as the land of Jewish history, past and present. As we light the hanukkiah each night of Hanukkah, its lights can remind us of the courage that the Maccabees needed to wage their fight, and the same courage that we need today to wage ours. Let’s rededicate ourselves, much as they rededicated the Temple, to service to God, Jewish learning and the Jewish community.
Hag Hanukkah Sameakh,
חג חנוכה שמחה Rabbi Jeff Pivo
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HANUKKAH DINNER – RSVP BY DEC. 14
Friday, December 19, 2014 Tot & Kids Service – 5:45 pm Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner - 6:15pm
Shabbat Services - 7:30 pm The menu includes: Deli trays, latkes, vegetables & salad The cost is: $36.00 per Family or $12.00/Adult, $10.00 for children (6-12) and $5.00 for children 5 and under Non-members of Beth Judea, please add $3.00 to the prices above ______________________________________________________________ December 19th Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner RSVP’S due by Sunday, December 14, 2014 Name:_______________________________ Phone:____________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Family Rate $36.00 (Please indicate how many people will be attending) # Adults (12 & over) $12.00 # Children (6-12) $10.00 #Children (5 & under) $5.00 # of Vegetarian Meals
We would like to sit with: ______________________________________________________________
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NOTES FROM THE CANTOR Choir participants from Sunday evening's Interfaith Thanksgiving Program at St. Mary Parish in Buffalo Grove:
(From L to R) Joan Smith, Nanci Karlin, Patti Davis, Phyllis Dritz, Judi Zelson Not pictured: Marty Karlin, Pam Herstein
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE IMPORTANT NOTICE BOARD POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE
There are 2 positions available for at-large Board Members that expire June 30, 2015. Our constitution allows all members in good standing to be eligible for service on the Board of Directors. The Board has the authority for guiding many aspects of our Congregational life, some of those including oversight of our Professional Staff, budgeting, finance matters and establishment of policies related to Synagogue operations – all while serving as goodwill ambassadors to our greater community. Board Members are also required to serve as an active member of a standing committee, usher at services, and be an active participant in our synagogue’s programs.
DEBBIE KREISMAN DUBIN CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA E-mail: debdubin-cbj@hotmail.com
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 principles 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 America and the State of Israel.
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Why become a Board Member? A fair question to ask – with perhaps rewards that you may never have expected to receive. This is an opportunity to give back to your community, explore a ‘personal stretch’ in being of service, sharing with other members of our vibrant organization, exploring other areas of interest that you may have never considered before or, perhaps, even a vision of adding to a larger role of leadership. Everyone has something to bring to the table – this is a unique opportunity for you to consider taking action on. Please, if you are interested, we ask that you simply answer the following questions to begin the process and assist the committee. Your response, via email to Debbie Kreisman Dubin at debdubincbj@hotmail.com must be submitted before Monday, January 5, 2015: 1. How long have you been a member of CBJ? 2. What, if any committees have you previously served on – or are presently serving? 3. Why do you have a desire to be of service as a member of the Board of Directors? 4. What areas of the synagogue are you most interested in? How would you envision participating in pursuing that interest? Sincerely, Debbie Kreisman Dubin President Debdubin-cbj@hotmail.co
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B’NAI MITZVAH BIO Zachary Wolf Pivo will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Zachary is a 7th grade student at Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook. He attends Camp Ramah Wisconsin in the summer and has also been a camper at Ramah Day Camp. He loves Legos and enjoys playing sports, especially basketball, soccer, and baseball, at camp and at home. Zachary also enjoys all manner of electronic games and apps on any device he can get his hands on. He plays drums in the school band, acts as assistant to the school athletic director, and spends time at home taking care of his dog Milo. Zachary is pleased to share the celebration of his reaching Jewish adulthood with his parents Jeff and Lisa, his sister Celia, and brother Max, as well as his grandfather Steve Pivo, who will travel from California to spend the week with the family. Zachary also appreciates the support of his grandfather Henry Bittmann and great uncle Kurt Bittmann, who cannot travel but who send their love. Zachary thanks Cantor Weisberg for his help in learning haftarah trop and his Torah reading, as well as Shabbat service skills, and his father for assisting him in preparing his d’var Torah. He also thanks his family for reading Torah in honor of his becoming a bar mitzvah.
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B’NAI MITZVAH BIO Sammy Epstein will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Sammy is a seventh grader at West Oak Middle School, where he plays on the soccer and basketball teams. He is also a youth representative to the Mundelein After School Coalition. His favorite sport is soccer, and he has played on the same recreational team with the same coach and players for almost 5 years. The team has lost only 5 games in those years! Although Sammy loves soccer, he also enjoys hanging out with family and friends.
Sammy has a kind heart, especially for the less fortunate. At his bar mitzvah he is asking guests to bring an unwrapped toy that Sammy will donate to families of the Mundelein Food Pantry in hopes of brightening the holidays of some underprivileged children in his community. Sammy is celebrating his special mitzvah with his proud mother and father, Jamie and Dustin Epstein, his sisters, Hannah and Emma, his grandparents, Renee and Wes Brown, Arnold and Linda Epstein and Dorothy Neal. In addition, he will celebrate with his aunt and uncles, several cousins, and, of course, his friends. However, he will greatly miss celebrating with his maternal grandfather, Papa Don, who loved Sammy so much. Sammy would like to thank Anna Besser, Cantor Weisberg, and Rabbi Pivo for their flexibility in working with him to make his Hebrew School experience special for him. In addition, he would like to thank Judy Jury and Natalie Gurin for their outstanding tutoring.
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 this issue, they tell of their visit with the Beth Judea mission, their latest day trip, the wounding of “Aron”, and SodaStream. “Israel is now in one of the most beautiful seasons. The cooler weather and rain are a relief after the hot summer.”...Click here to share their experience.
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SOCIAL ACTION Especially now, please watch your weekly emails closely for special projects we will be participating in to help the food shelters, the homeless, and all those less fortunate with clothing, Hanukkah gifts for children and seniors and more. December 7 - 3:30 pm (Sunday) Bingo at Friend Center – Click Here for Flyer
December 14 - New Time: 1:30 pm (Sunday) Bring Your Dogs to Visit the Elderly at Alden of Long Grove. Click Here for Flyer. The Social Action Committee meets on the last Monday of each month. Please join us. For further information on any of the above, please contact Scott Eisner at scott.eisner1@gmail.com .
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP Divorce Support Group
Experiencing a divorce can be one of the most difficult and stressful transitions in life, affecting adults, children, and extended family. We are reaching out as a synagogue community to those who are in the process of divorcing, or have recently gone through a divorce, to offer support at this extremely stressful time. This group, designed for both men and women, would meet weekly with our member Ellene Lammers, a trained therapist, and Rabbi Pivo. Please contact: Ellene at elammers@comcast.net or Rabbi Pivo at rabbipivo@bethjudea.org for further information.
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ISRAEL COMMITTEE AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE March 1 – 3, 2014
HESED COMMITTEE
An Important Announcement Join fellow members of Beth Judea in our Nation’s Capitol for three of the most important days affecting Israel’s future.
For more information about Beth Judea’s delegation, or to register for the AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE contact AIPAC’s Chicago Area Director, Eili Wald at 312-253-8994 or ewald@aipac.org
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 elammers@comcast.net or call Rabbi Pivo.
click here for flyer FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
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FOCUS ON FAMILY EVENTS
MITZVAH CLUB PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGES NINE AND YOUNGER Dozens of families with young children are coming together to teach the important lesson of helping others through mitzvot. As a group, the families are volunteering six times this year for a variety of non-profits across Chicagoland. All activities are geared toward ages nine and younger. Children will receive a “Mitzvah Club” card. Join us on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 6:00 pm for our next Mitzvah Club Program: Feed My Starving Children at their facility in Schaumburg.
Congregation Beth Judea December 2014 Family Events All Focus on Families events are open to the community and are free of charge (unless otherwise noted). For more details & to RSVP for all programs, contact the synagogue office at 847-634-0777 or visit www.bethjudea.org Dec. 7
10:30 am – Gan Shalom – Click Here for Full Details Projects for small hands and big hearts! Bring your children or grandchildren to do a mitzvah or two and help others.This month’s theme: “Honoring Our Parents”
Dec. 14
12:00 pm – GRAND Hanukkah Program – Click Here for Full Details Join us for a fun intergenerational program for grandparents, parents and children.
Dec. 18
6:30 pm – Challah Chaverim Join us for challah making, story time with Rabbi Pivo and a Shabbat song session with Hazzan Weisberg. Registration is required by Dec. 15.
Dec. 29
6:00 pm – Mitzvah Club: Feed My Starving Children Join us as we prepare and pack meals at their facility. NOTE: children need to be at least in kindergarten to participate. Registration is required by Dec. 21.. RSVP to allysonjmarcus@yahoo.com
Every Shabbat Sat. Morning, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Gan Shabbat Gan Shabbat is a Shabbat service specially designed for children ages nine and under along with their families. After Gan Shabbat, participants are welcome at the main service and the community Kiddush. For more information about family programming, please contact the synagogue office at info@bethjudea.org Click Here to Download the December 2014 Flyer
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EDUCATION I'm really excited for Hanukkah this year. I love lighting the candles, singing the songs, dining on latkes, and spending time with family and friends. Below are some creative ways to celebrate Hanukkah. Creative Hanukkah Celebrations at Home Looking for a creative way to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah? Here's one solution from Lisa Popik Coll:
Home-made Gift Night: Give each other a little something, but only if it is handmade by the giver – pictures, decorations, cases, etc.!
Entertainment Night: Have the kids perform a skit, song, or stand-up routine.
Family Game Night: Make it a point to have one night of just sitting down as a family and playing games - card games or board games.
Book Night: Encourage grandparents to give books - preferably ones with Jewish themes. Create a tradition of reading a book out loud this night.
Dreidel Night: You know those dreidels you stash away year after year? On this night, take out your lovely collection of dreidels - wood, metal, plastic, even a few that light up - get a ton of gelt and play. It is a really fun game!
Movie Night: Watch a DVD with a Jewish theme.
Tzedakah Night: This is a favorite for everyone. On this night, give your children money that they must donate to the charity of their choice. Give the children lots of options social services, environmental, educational, Jewish, non-Jewish, here and in Israel. They decide how much they want to donate, if they want to donate all their money to one charity or divide it up, whether or not they want to pool it.
HANUKKAH BAZAAR is coming up on Sunday, Dec. 7th from 9 am – 2:30 pm. ALL students can go to the Bazaar AFTER Religious School. No classes will be coming up during Religious School Time. Parents are invited to join their children for the Bazaar. See attached flyer for more information.
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EDUCATION SCHOOL CANCELLATION INFORMATION As we enter the winter season, it is important for you to know how we will inform you in regard to school closings. We are part of the Emergency Closing Center, so when we do close school, information will be available on www.emergencyclosings.com; Congregation Beth Judea will be part of the list. If no school is listed, you can search for Congregation Beth Judea. EMAIL: An email will be sent out to all families as soon as the decision is made. TV: Channel 2 (CBS), Channel 5 (NBC), Channel 7 (ABC), Channel 9 (WGN), Fox News Chicago and CLTV (Chicagoland's Television) RADIO: WGN Radio - News/Talk 720 and WBBM News radio 780 PHONE: You can call 847-238-1234 and get information about the closings as well. (Please make sure to enter the synagogue's main phone number, 847-634-0777, to get Beth Judea's information) PUBLIC SCHOOLS: On weekdays, if public schools (Dist. #102 & 96) are closed, there will be no Religious school classes in the afternoon. SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER: December: Monday 12/1 Beyachad Classes resume Tuesday 12/2 Religious School Classes resume Friday 12/5 Aleph & Bet Family Shabbat Dinner Sunday 12/7 Sisterhood Hanukkah Bazaar (students will be able to attend AFTER classes) Saturday 12/20 No Gimel Shabbat – Winter Break Sunday 12/21 – Sunday 1/4 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL or Beyachad – Winter Break
January: Saturday Sunday Tuesday Saturday Sunday Monday Sunday
1/3 1/4 1/6 1/10 1/11 1/12 1/18
Monday Saturday
1/19 1/24
NO Gimel Shabbat – Winter Break NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Religious School Classes resume Gimel Shabbat Resumes Dalet Family Program Beyachad Classes resume K & 1st Grade Family Program Heh Field Trip – Holocaust Museum (return around 1:30 pm) No Beyachad classes Gimel Luncheon 12-1 pm
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YOUTH WHAT’S UP IN THE WORLD OF OUR YOUTH Bingo is the name of the game. Each month, USYers are spending their first Sunday at the Gidwitz Senior Center helping residents with a rousing game of bingo. This has become a rewarding experience for all who are involved. Each month, different USYers attend and come back talking about how rewarding the experience is. The amazing thing is that what they are doing to brighten up the lives of many of the seniors is also putting a huge smile on their faces. It is really a wonderful thing to see two completely different generations be able to brighten each other’s days. This month is the Jewish Heritage Day at Northwestern University. As part of the day we are going to be attending the Northwestern basketball game on Sunday December 14th. The game is for all 6th-12th graders, but families are welcome to purchase and attend as well. For only $20 each person will get a ticket to the game, a limited edition Northwestern University hat (one with the Hebrew Letter Nun on the front instead of an N), and a bus ride to and from the game. As an added bonus, Northwestern is making kosher concessions available for purchase at the game. There will also be a special opportunity for a few kids to go onto the court either before the game or during half time. Make sure to check out the flyer or contact me for more details KADINKERS (3rd-5th grade) Our Kadinkers group had an awesome time at Rinkside sports. We played IDF style laser tag, went ice skating, played video games, and made tons of new friends. We have so many action packed programs ready for this group that this upcoming secular new year is going to be great. Be sure to get involved at an early age. KADIMA (6th-8th grade) We are looking for Kadimaniks who want to take a lead role in the group and help decide what programs we should be doing. They may even get a chance to help lead some programs for some of the younger kids. The Kadima board packets were recently emailed. Anybody who is interested can contact Marc Sender or Paige Reinstein During this past month the Kadima group got to participate in a Krav Maga teen minyan and have two awesome trips: one to Rinkside Sports for IDF laser tag and one to Dave and Busters over Thanksgiving. This coming month, we have a Northwestern basketball game for Jewish heritage day on December 14th. In addition to all of the wonderful program through the synagogue this month, coming up this month be sure to get signed up for the upcoming Kadima Konvention and 8th Grade Shabbaton. On December 5-7, we will get together for 3 incredible days at the Perlstein Resort at Camp Chi. The trip is amazing as we join 6th-8th graders from all across Chicagoland and Wisconsin and it even includes a trip to Kalahari. We already have 20 members from Beth Judea signed up for this trip; think we can get 25??? Registration information is included here, or you can contact Marc Sender for more details. Subsidies are available to make the trip very affordable to all who want to go!!! USY (BJUSY) (9th-12th grade) Our high school group has been incredibly busy. While we had a great Krav Maga teen minyan, helped at Bingo for the Gidwitz center, and went for a great IDF laser tag night, two of the most incredible programs happened just this past week. First, we sent 16 teens to the Perlstein resort for an amazing CHUSYfest weekend. It was really inspirational listening to the teens talk about real world issues. Listening to their ideas and thoughts makes me confident that our future is in good hands. One of the best programs of the month was just this past Tuesday. We got together with teens from B’nai Tikvah for an old fashioned nerf war. The program coincidentally occurred on the same day as the horrific attacks in Israel. The USYers immediately adjusted the end of the program to have a discussion about what needs to be done. They discussed the terrible headlines by CNN and discussed arranging a boycott of CNN goods at International Convention; they talked about how to change people’s thoughts on Israel at their school and even discussed how lucky they are to be able to pray at minyan and have youth programs and not be in fear for their safety. It was really a moving experience to see our teens taking the lead on world issues. Make sure you do not miss out on the CHUSYfest CHUSYworld adventure Disney style. We are going to spend 3 incredible days at the Perlstein Resort at Camp Chi. The youth committee has approved a huge subsidy for this event taking the cost down to only $199 for BJUSY members and more subsidy is available if needed. If you have any questions about the trip contact a board member or Marc Sender. Remember you can always stay up to date with all things BJUSY throughout the entire year by visiting our new and improved website, www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com and you can sign up for membership by going to http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth. B’Shalom, Marc Sender - Youth Director Congregation Beth Judea - 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 Office: (847)-634-0777 ext. 114 Cell: (847)-334-8639 Email: YouthDirector@bethjudea.org Website: www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com Sign up for membership at http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! Please consider making a donation to the Youth Fund or Rachel Hirshman Fund to help USYers go to regional programs and Israel.
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YOUTH KADIMA KONVENTION and 8th GRADE SHABBATON 2014 Everything Is Awsome!!! DATES: December 5 – December 7, 2014 KADIMA KONVENTION REGISTRATION IS NOW ENTIRELY ONLINE... WITH THE NEW SYSTEM YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO ENTER MOST INFORMATION ONE TIME AND THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LOGIN FOR FUTURE REGIONAL PROGRAMS AND SIMPLY SIGN-UP (THAT'S RIGHT NO MORE REENTERING YOUR INSURANCE OR OTHER INFORMATION EACH AND EVERY TIME) CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE FORM ONLINE
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A Message from Marc Sender about the Kadima Konvention and 8th Grade Shabbaton CHUSY Kadima Konvention and 8th grade Shabbaton 2014: EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!!! We are so excited that Kadima Konvention and 8th Grade Shabbaton are just around the corner. Join other 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from the Chicagoland and Wisconsin areas for Kadima Konvention and 8th Grade Shabbaton 2014: Everything is Awesome!!! On December 5 - 7, 2014, CHUSY Region will be traveling up to Camp Chi's Perlstein Resort for an unforgettable weekend where will meet new people, make new friends, create memories that will last a lifetime, celebrate Shabbat, learn about the Israeli Army, participate in unbelievable programming, Kalahari and much much more. Here are some of the important details you might need: Dates - Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7 (We will be leaving around 8:30 AM on Friday and returning around 5:00 PM on Sunday) Location - Camp Chi's Perlstein Resort in Lake Delton, WI Cost - $299 (scholarships are available through the chapter and regionally you can receive both!!! ) through November 17 - $320 after November 17 Cancellation Policy: Before November 17 - no fee
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November 18 - December 1 - $150 fee | After December 1 - no refund
Subsidy is available. BJUSY will offer a subsidy of $96 taking the price of Kadima Konvention or 8th grade Shabbaton down to just $199. Registration Process: We are operating with a new registration system for all regional (and international) programs. The system is called RegPacks, and has been used for USY Summer Programs, International Convention, and all CHUSY programs last year. It is a great system that will store information for our Kadimaniks so they will not need to fill out the same information over and over again. The registration for Kadima Konvention and 8th Grade Shabbaton can be found by going to www.CHUSY.org and clicking on Kadima Konvention or 8th Grade Shabbaton. To begin the process, you must register and create a login. If you attended last year, you can use the same email and password to just login without registering. Once you login, you will be guided through the registration forms. This system saves all of your information as you input it. If you need to come back and finish at a later time, all of the information will be saved, and you will see the parts that needed to be completed when you log-in the next time. At this time, we are only offering registration through this system. If you have any questions or need help navigating, please call the CHUSY office at 847-714-9130. We cannot wait to see you at what promises to be a fantastic weekend!
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ADULT EDUCATION WEEKLY CLASSES These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes unless specifically noted.
ADULT EDUCATION AT CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA. Congregation Beth Judea offers a variety of meaningful Jewish learning opportunities through classes, lectures, and informal sessions on Jewish Law, Torah, prayer, and other topics of interest that will intrigue and inspire you. All classes (unless otherwise noted) are held at Congregation Beth Judea. You can view all our upcoming classes on our website; however, schedules are subject to change so please check our home page for updates.
“When I pray, I speak to God; When I study, God speaks to me.” - Rabbi Louis Finkelstein
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.
Talmud & Jewish Life: Grappling with Life, Law, and Innovation Sunday mornings at 8 am Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge is required and texts will be provided. We are working our way through the fascinating array of topics in the Tractate Ketubot (Marriage Contracts). Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for this class) Caffeine for the Soul: Morning Torah Study Tuesday mornings after minyan (8:10 – 8:30 am) Linger after morning minyan for a light breakfast and a bit of Torah, as we spend a few minutes together looking at the weekly parshah with Rabbi Pivo. Sweet Taste of Torah Wednesday evenings at 8 pm For thousands of years, Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again. Parsha Perspectives Thursday evenings after minyan (7:45—8:00 pm) Do you have 10 minutes to spare? It only takes 10 minutes to get started on a lifelong journey. Spend each Thursday after Minyan learning about the upcoming Parsha with Rabbi Pivo, and before you know it you'll have completed hours of Torah study. Parsha of the Week Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study Shabbat morning at 9 am Join a study/discussion of the week’s parsha. We will discuss questions raised by the participants.
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.
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Shabbat shalom,
Adult Education
Anna Besser
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Hebrew School
Anna Besser
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Anna Besser
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Norm Kurtz
EDUCATION SERIES To register for classes or to find out more information about the Adult Education programs, contact Anna Besser at (847) 634-0777 or at abesser@bethjudea.org
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ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education Series December 2014
Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
Sweet Taste of Torah: Kohelet & Song of Songs Taught by Orin Rotman
Wednesday evenings at 8 pm For thousands of years, Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. We are starting Kohelet and Song of Songs. Join us each week as we read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.
Lunch & Learn: ‘A La Carte’ (a bag of lunch, current events and Jewish ethics) Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Bring your lunch and join Rabbi Pivo for a discussion of current events and Jewish ethics in the modern world. We’ll talk about a little bit of this and a little bit of that as we look at what’s happening in and around the Jewish world. Monday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Dates: Dec. 1 & 8 LOCATION: Sunset Foods 2nd Floor Conference Room (corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic) Bring Your Own Lunch
CRASH COURSE in JEWISH HISTORY: Part II Taught by Rabbi Emeritus Lifshitz Come join us for a discussion that will span the ages and will impact on the choices we make every day. You'll learn four thousand years of Jewish history in this five part lecture series. Learn about key dates and events that have shaped both Jewish and world history. Develop an appreciation for the richness of our Jewish heritage. Wednesday evenings @ 8:00 pm Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10 COST: members - free non-members $15 for series
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ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education Series December 2014
Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
Caffeine for the Soul: Morning Torah Study Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Linger after morning minyan for a light breakfast and a bit of Torah, as we spend a few minutes together looking at the weekly parshah with Rabbi Pivo. Tuesday mornings after minyan 8:10 am
Noteworthy (and Nosh-worthy!) News: Coexistence in the Middle East Taught by Hazzan Weisberg
Whether you’ve had your coffee and nosh already or not, join with Hazzan Weisberg in gaining a better understanding of the newest challenges and opportunities arising for Israel as well as its neighbors. New alliances are swiftly taking shape - are the prospects of a lasting peace greater or are they becoming further diminished? How can we get more honest perspectives from our media sources? What Jewish values and religious principles can be seen when Israel’s leaders are dealing with the Palestinians, with the growing number of Islamic extremist groups, with the Arab world, with the greater international community? We will explore these matters in the months ahead, as events continue to unfold. Tuesdays 8:45-9:30 AM Oct. 14 – Dec. 9, 2014
JUDAISM 201: "What's Bugging Rashi?" Taught by Rabbi Pivo
For nearly a thousand years, Jews have understood the Torah through the eyes of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, or Rashi. His commentary has been the indispensable source for beginners and expert students alike to understand Torah. Rashi's brief, clear comments are the best starting point for an in-depth study of our most vital texts. The course is open to all but with advanced students in mind; we will use the Hebrew text as much as possible. Tuesday evenings @ 8 pm
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HANUKKAH BAZAAR
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SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion 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 nonreligious 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. 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! Cookbook, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion. MC, VISA. and Discover accepted
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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 December 31, 2014 COUPON
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SISTERHOOD SOURCE Sisterhood Update - December 2014 It is a pleasure to report that our November 10th Membership Dinner was very successful. The company was wonderful; the food was delicious - thanks to Panosh Catering - and the storytelling by Susan Stone was a delight. Cindy Andreoli's table favors - bookmarks with information on upcoming Sisterhood events - were a hit. As a 'tikun olam" project, we collected books for Bernie's Book Bank to distribute to at risk youth in the Chicago area. Many thanks to Sandy Goldenberg for the beautiful table decorations, to Joni Altman for the lovely calligraphy, to our bartenders Jerry Sakol, Dave Cohn, and Michael Altman, and to Lauri Rosenbloom and her dedicated committee who worked so diligently to make the evening memorable. AND a huge thank you to Lisa Neiman for all her help. Our next big event is the December 7th Chanukah bazaar from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM . Please help us with setting up the week before, giving time to help run the bazaar on that Sunday, and purchasing merchandise. We have so much fun, and it supports Sisterhood and Beth Judea. This event is open to the community, so bring your relatives and friends. Please address any questions to Ann Lerman and Karen Nagel. Welcome home to Rabbi Pivo and everyone who went on the synagogue trip to Israel. Happy Chanukah and a very happy and safe secular New Year to you and yours. - Merle Rumack, Secretary “Where every woman’s voice is heard”
UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday Tuesday
December 7 December 9
HANUKKAH BAZAAR HANUKKAH PARTY
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This Hanukkah Season, May the light of each candle make your home brighter, and fill your hearts with warmth, peace and love.
Let’s play Mahj!! Have you always wanted to play MAH JONGG but never knew how?? Well, we can teach you in a fun, relaxing setting in no time at all!
Sunset Foods Mezzanine 4190 Route 83, Long Grove 9:30 – 11:30 am 4 weeks for $25….such a deal!! January 18, 25; February 1, 8
Please bring the 2014 card available for purchase at Shelly’s Hallmark in Northbrook or order online at nationalmahjonggleague.org For more information and to sign up contact Renee Kaplan at reneekaplan5@gmail.com
Happy Hanukkah Beth Judea Sisterhood SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISERS Torah Pin Fund All Occasion Cards Entertainment Books
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L’Chaim Cookbook (click here for your free recipe)
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MEN’S CLUB We begin the celebration of Hanukkah this month with the lighting of candles to remind us of the Macabee’s fight for religious freedom. By now most of you should have received Hanukkah candles from Men’s Club. The contributions we receive from these candles help us support youth activities including purchasing of Siddurim for the Aleph class and providing support to synagogue youth groups. Please send your donation to Men’s Club so that we can continue to support these activities and spark light in Jewish life for our young people. Thanks to all of you who participated in the packing and distribution of the Hanukkah candles. The program’s success is due to your participation. Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club has several interesting and appealing events and programs coming up in the near future. We will be joining Temple Chai Brotherhood for a night out at The Rack in Arlington Heights on December 15 for Monday night football with the Chicago Bears. Contact Allen Harris for further details. On December 11 at 8 PM Sandy Victor will be leading a Stop Smoking Program as part of the Men’s Club Wellness Initiative. This program is free and open to all members of Congregation Beth Judea (and their family members that are living with them). If you smoke, please quit and consider attending this program. Men’s Club is also planning to arrange a Burger and Brew dinner sometime in the spring. Similar to our successful Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah dinner, we plan to have a master brewer provide us with a tasting a various craft beers along with grilled hamburgers. More information will follow. The Adult Hebrew Literacy One class will be graduating on Friday night December 12. This large class of almost a dozen students has worked very hard over the twelve-week course. They have made an extraordinary commitment to further their Jewish education. Please show your support and attend services on Friday night December 12. Thank you to Hazzan Weisberg for teaching the Shiva Minyan course last month as part of the joint program with the Midwest Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Club and the Cantor’s Assembly. We had four men complete the course and they will be receiving their certificates at the next Cantor Assembly convention. Please be sure to congratulate Ron Friedman who has been chosen Congregation Beth Judea’s 2015 Man of the Year. Ron serves on the Board of Directors of the Men’s Club. He is instrumental in coordinating Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club participation in assisting the residents at the Lieberman Center on Shabbat. He can also be found helping in Beth Judea’s kitchen on Shabbat as well as at other events such as the recent Hebrew School Pancake Breakfast. This well deserved Man of the Year award will be presented to Ron on February 22, 2015 at the Man of the Year dinner at Beth Hillel/Congregation B’nai Emunah in Wilmette. It has been a very long time since Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club organized a retreat for just our members. We are excited to be holding an overnight retreat on February 7-8 for Men’s Club members. This post Shabbat retreat will be held at the Geneva Ridge Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. There will be lots of camaraderie and fun. It will be a complete Men’s Club experience with learning, fitness and ritual activities. Please contact Ron Friedman, Allen Harris or Norm Kurtz if you have any questions or wish to attend. We request that reservations be made by December 15. On behalf of Beth Judea’s Men’s Club, I wish you all a very Happy Hanukkah. Eric Yegelwel
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MEN’S CLUB
Upcoming Events Men's Club Wellness Initiative The Congregation Beth Judea Men's Club is participating in the FJMC's Initiative to improve the health of its members along with that of the entire Congregation.
Thursday Monday Monday Monday
December 11 December 15 December 15 December 20
Stop Smoking Program RETREAT RSVP DUE The Rack House/Bears The Lieberman
We are holding a free Stop Smoking Program for all members of Congregation Beth Judea (and their family members that are living with them) at 8:00 pm on December 11, 2014.
This one session program will be run by: Sandy Victor, NGH Certified Hypnotherapist Space is limited. Registrations are required by Friday, December 5th To register please call Beth Judea at 847.634.0777. For more information or questions contact Sandy at: sandy_victor@hotmail.com
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 RETREAT Tzedakkah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to:
Sign Up Now – Reservation and Payment Deadline is December 15, 2014
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The ARK American Friends of Magen David Adom Jewish National Fund Mazon Hillel We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakkah fund administered by Men's Club.
Another date to save on your calendar is Monday evening, December 15. We will join the Chai Guys Brotherhood members of Temple Chai and the Bears for Monday night football at The Rack House in Arlington Heights. All Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club members are encouraged to join us, even Packer fans.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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 December 30th. Click here for more information
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Men’s Club Sukkah Take Down Team (right to left) Larry Appel, Charlie Appel, Eric Yegelwel, Ron Friedman, Manny Valazquez and Fred Rabinowitz Not pictured Orin Rotman
HANUKKAH CANDLES Hanukkah is a time to kindle lights and to remember light. Men’s club has delivered candles to a majority of our local membership to use over the holiday, and as a way of seeking your support for our youth activities, in order to spark light in Jewish Life for our young people. Please consider a donation of $18 or more in support of synagogue youth programs, as well as the purchase of Sidderum for the Aleph Class. On behalf of your Beth Judea Men’s Club have a very happy and healthy Hanukkah.
MEN’S CLUB
Congratulations to Ron Friedman Beth Judea’s Men’s Club “Man of the Year” and
Congratulations to Larry Bender Beth Judea’s Men’s Club “Youth of the Year” We hope you will help us celebrate at a dinner February 22, 2015 to honor the Midwest Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs’ Men and Youth of the Year at Beth Hillel Congregation B’nai Emunah in Wilmette. Reservation and ad information will be available soon.
WE WANT YOUR PROGRAMMING IDEAS We are trying to get people with common interests together. If you like a game or activity that others may enjoy let us know.
Are you interested in:
Bridge
Poker
Or are you interested in just joining people for: Breakfast
Mah Jongg
Klucke/Kalookie Scrapbooking
Sports or Sharing your interests and hobbies?
All suggestions are WELCOME!! We are interested in getting new ideas for Programming. If you have any ideas or have seen good programs at other synagogues, please share them with us. Please contact Fred Rabinowitz at rabino49@aol.com The Word December 2014
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4th ANNUAL PURIM MASQUERADE
HURRY – EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS DECEMBER 15, 2014 Go to www.BethJudea.org/PM2015 for more information or to register
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WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE 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.
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
Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.
Hesed (Caring) Committee Congregation Beth Judea Hesed (Caring) Committee Please complete the following form to notify the committee of a person who is ill, hospitalized or in a rehabilitation facility,
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Location ______________________________________________________________________________
Contact person/phone number: ____________________________________________________________ Your name: ___________________________________________________________________________
â–Ą Please contact this person â–Ą Please ask the clergy to contact this person Please return this card to the office before or after Shabbat. You may also fax the information to (847) 634-8055, call the Rabbi or contact our committee chairs,
Wendy Wunsch
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Evan Rumack (847) 253-4130 evanbr1@comcast.net
Beth Judea Office (847) 634-0777 info@bethjudea.org
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BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
December 1
Heidi Sakol
December 2
Kim Bauman Leonard Manewith
December 3
Laura Barshefsky Steven Flack Mindy Gold Jerome Gothelf Andrea Hockfield Janice Ladin
December 17
James Hyman Jerry Levy Boris Lyubomirsky Robert Muise
December 18
Gary Cortes Susan Russell
December 19
Kurt Fliegel Ruby Korn Allyson Marcus Robert Schwartz Barbara Schwarz Daniel Silberman
December 4
Renee Malter
December 5
Leah Chiprin Harold Rosen
December 20
Arnie Bender Steven Golberg
December 6
Julie Cohen Carl Weiss
December 21
December 7
Marah Altenberg Kenneth Stolman
Kristie Fingerhut Michael Golde Sheila Koek Neil Margolis
December 22 December 8
Jeffrey Stark
Harriette Elisco Barbara Pressburger
December 9
Sharon Harris Eric Marder Randee Weiss
December 23
Louis Grossman Neil Jordan Ronald Kovich Neal Resnik
December 10
Jeffrey Brown Michael Damsky Mark Sheft David Waitz
December 24
Laurie Ford Rachel Gottfried
December 25
Jeanne Krulewich
December 26
Howard Ganden
December 27
Bruce Darin Stacy Ellington Arthur Freedman Rita Mathias Maureen Stolman Suzanne Waitz Andrew Zarchy
December 28
Edward Grossman Gary Malkin Tim Scheibe
December 29
Eileen Kurtz
December 30
Noah Ban Arthur Greenberg Faith Schwartz Bonnie Spangler
December 11
Andrew Bauman Beth Silver
December 12
Harvey Brickman Benjamin Dubin Sandra Melnicoff
December 13
Steven Kwasman Barry Rosen
December 14
Jeffrey Julis Harold Rothschild Sharon Weil Corey Zussman
December 16
Mitchell Hecht David Rabinowitz Sharon Shapiro
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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ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy ANNIVERSARY to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: December 1
Dennis & Pamela Sender Arlen & Stacy Shub
December 18
Paul & Sandra Drizner Arthur & Lynn Freedman Gary & Erica Krugel
December 2
Michael & Carrie Shultz
December 3
Neil & Myra Borkan Howard & Diane Gordon Michael & Staci Levy
December 19
Aaron & Susan Hershinow Stewart & Lois Margolis David & Randie Rabinowitz
December 4
Alan & Marcie Marcus Howard & Deborah Tolsky
December 21
Gary & Kathryn Harris Richard & Gayle Pervos
December 6
David & Tammy Lorber Michael & Janice Schrimmer
December 22
Harold & Carol Rosen
December 23 December 7
John & Sharon Hoy
Robert & Trudy Balogh Marc & Rachel Gottfried
December 10
Sheldon & Carol Rubin
December 26
Fred & Mindy Lucas Tim & Tammy Scheibe
December 11
Jason & Lisa Neiman December 27
December 12
Norman & Susan Kronowitz
December 14
Leslie & Miriam Spickard
Fred & Sue-Ellen Duboe Bruce & Marla Horwitz Neil & Joy Margolis Stan & Laura Zoller
December 16
Ian & Amy Goldberg Joel & Pamela Polakow Brian & Marny Schwartz
December 28
Eric & Lauren Katzman
December 29
Eric & Justine Rovin
December 17
Benjamin & Debra Dubin Leonard & Cheryl Levine Todd & Margaret Lichtenstein Sanford & Arlene Moses David & Sally Sherman
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.
A SPECIAL MESSAGE “Its okay, the children aren’t affected” 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. The Word December 2014
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December Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS December 5
Sylvia Bordy Hyman Drory Anna Fuhrman * Martin Heller * Anita Kreisman Sherri Lynn Leonard * Scot Patner * Marvin Rosenberg Harold Schwartz * Frieda Skerker *
Lionel Brazen Martin Dubin Rhonda Gerchikov Jack Hoffman Jean Krulewich Ellyn Lockwood Rivka Polakow Herbert Rosenblatt Sidney Schwartz * Irving Tolsky
Jean Brenghause * Blanche Elvove * Judith Hafley Harry Isenberg Muriel Landy Irwin Mandelblatt Enrique Ribot Anna Schechter Phyllis Shatz * Sydney Witlin *
Sylvia Dammers * Don Fischoff Sophie Harvis * Florence Kanter * Mildred Leonard Pearl Palmer Marvin Rose * Louis Schnabel David Skerker *
December 12
Nathan Ander Pearl Brickman * Michael Feldman * Charlotte Guttenberg * Bertha Kravitz * Donald Maslov Pearl Rizman * Jack Singer * Sofia Sznaper *
Florence Balfour * Celia Burg * Nathan Finn Lee (Lena) Meyer Katz * Herman Leavitt * Gail Moffett Florence Robinson * Sarah Singer * Gilbert Wernick
Esther Bergman * Moshe Elbaum * Nathan Gladstein * Clara Kersky * Fern LeVine Esther Morgenstein * Shirley Rovin Sidney Stark Helene Yassinger
Ann Bernstein * Bernard Epton Samuel Gold * Thomas Kessler Ida Levin Sylvia Rabin Silvie Serbin * Louis Stein * H. Jack Zussman *
December 19
Rochelle Adelman Abraham Fuhrman * Bernard Kramer Jacqueline Pollard Frances Schwartz Maurice Slivnick Bessie Weiner *
Frieda Borenstein Louis Goldberg Mae Mandel Joseph Pressburger Maurice Settler Rose Steiner Robert Weiss
Lawrence Elauser Bella Jacobs Harold Mayeroff Sidney Prosansky * Lisa Shiffers Rose Toch * Charles Wolf *
Ruth Fagan * Elynor Klein * Dorothy Patt Sam Rubenstein * Ben Shugan Edward Warman Max Zakaman *
December 26
Bernice Altman Ruth Duboe Sandra Fox Max Halperin * Sol Kaufman * Hyman Loeb * Marian Rotberg Toby Charlene Swichkow * Harry Weinstein * Samuel Zablen *
Mildred Berngard Lillian Elgenson Jack Frost Arline Holman Israel Levine * Barry Mark Sylvia Rubin * Janet Thomas Mildred Wittlin *
Carly Berns * Louis Elisco Joseph Green Doris Kalina Marilyn Levit Emanuel Pearl Yisrael Shalem William Toch * Abe Wolinsky *
Maxwell Clamage Asna Fagin * Beverly Guttenberg Esther Karel Helen Lindenbaum * Philip Rockwell Peter Stark Newton Truger * Tillie Yublosky*
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January Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
January 2
Margaret Atlas Robert Allan Brown Abe Cohen Ida Glickman Stephanie Lustig * Gertrude Trudy Paley Sherwin Rosenfeld * Mabelle Schero Faye Singer * Leona Wolf *
Fannie Barasch Elizabeth Buff Sheri Cooper Jeri Ann Goldman Bruce Minnick Lewis Pervosky Ruth Rotman Rose Schwartz * Harriet Sumner *
Violet Barrier * Robert Buhai Samuel Dicker Samuel Kanter * Sophie Moment Maury Platt * Theodore Sakol * Ilse Sender * Louis Vicker *
Richard Brown Samuel Chiet * Martin Garson * Irwin Lipka Dora Moss Jack Rizman * Gertrude Salzenstein Samuel Silver Bernard Weisel *
January 9
Irving Babbitt Samuel Cooper * Lillian Goroff Shirley Kriegler * Fannie Orloff Morris Sherman * Larry Silver * June Walcer *
Erwin Berenson Alfred Feiger Lorin Greenberg Michael Linderman * Jane Reisberg Harvey Shiffman * Celia Spivak * Shirley Wolf *
Daniel Brown Carol Feldman * Joseph Kolner * Seymour Nagel Michael Schwartz Tillie Shore Sylvia Travis *
Sam Chibnik Jane Friedland * Sol Kravitz * Louis Newman * Bessie Shavitz * Geraldine Shovers Rickey Turovitz
January 16
Harriet Ament Irving Coady * Bernice Gross * Ruth Kurtz * Philip Meltzer * Ida Polansky Irene Sandler * Evelyn Weisel *
Dorothy Aronoff Mark Fine Hannah Hockfield * Irving Levy * Herman Morgenstein * Dave Resnick * Milton Silverstein *
Lauri Bauer Andrea Gordon Herbert Kahn Ann Linderman * Fred Moskowitz Joseph Rosenfeld * Robert Silverstone
Merle Bauer Jerald Phillip Granoff Seymour Klein * Arlen Litwin Janice Pivo Berel Sales * Morris Weiner *
January 23
Walter Berkley * Alexander Davis * Janette Friedman Gertrude Manewith Ernest Poll Bernice Rothenberg * Hilda Tominberg *
Sandy Caplan * Herman Feldman * Miles Klein * Louis Margolis Darrell Pollack * William Rubenstein *
Adele Chubin Harry Fleiss Oscar Krawitz Leonard Meltzer Irene Ramras Harvey Schmall
Bella Cohen * William Frankel * Louis Lifshitz * Gain Nedoss Shirley Rose Gertrude Schoeneman *
January 30
Bruce Abrams Marion Bordon Samuel Goldman * Robert Isenberg Annette Kessler * Sheila Moskowitz Ida Pollack Dora Stein *
Anna Berkovitz * Abe Cooper * Era Greiman * Hyman Karafin Herbert Levine * June Pearlman * Melvin Reback Ethan Noah Sulkin
Roselin Berman Aubrey Dembo Charlotte Herstein Irv Kaufman Ethan Levitan * Mandel Perl * Shirley Schechtman
Gerald Bernstein Charles Frank Rose Howard Estelle Kerstein Alex Lustig * Margaret Pinkus * Helen Schwartz *
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TRIBUTES WITH GRATITUDE AND THANKS TO OUR NEW MEMBER FAMILY ONEG SPONSORS
WITH GRATITUDE AND THANKS TO OUR ISRAEL TRIP PARTICIPANTS ONEG SPONSORS
With gratitude, we would like to thank the following sponsors and donors for their contribution to the special Oneg on Friday, November 14, 2014 held in honor of our New Member Families:
Thank you to the following Israel Trip Participants for their generous participation and sponsorship of the Friday night Oneg held in honor of Lee & Arnie Goldberg:
Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt Mark & Debbie Dubin Arnie & Lee Goldberg Irv & Evy Gurin Marty & Sherry Krawitz Evan & Merle Rumack Howard & Karri Spiegel Eric Yegelwel & Gail Gerber
Upon three things the world is based:
Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and Upon the Practice of Charity
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Carla & Elliott Bankendorf Susan & Scott Bauer Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Debbie & Benjamin Dubin Mitch Friedman & Iris Kanter Lee & Arnie Goldberg Lisa & Jeff Goldberg Elaine & Dennis Howard Roberta & Chuck Kamen Cheryl & Stuart Kersky Erica & Gary Krugel Judy & Bill Levitan Linda & Irving Mangurten Lois & Stew Margolis Rabbi Jeff Pivo Marilyn & Dave Rebnord Sandra & Marty Rockwell Marlene & Stacy Sachs Heidi & Jerry Sakol Ellen & Michael Samson Ilene & Larry Schneider Susan & David Schuster Barb & Lee Silver Mimi Cooper Spickard Chuck Walcer & Helen Gebler Janice Weiner & Louis Seif Randee & Carl Weiss Page 31
TRIBUTES FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE REFER TO PAGES 51, 52 & 53 OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Prayers have been said for the recovery of: Marilyn Ernsteen Jeffrey Goldberg Lorraine Margolis Sondra Natkin Sylvia Polakow Marny Schwartz Harold Secler Alan Sklan Marlene Weil
Condolences upon the death of: Isadore Bikshorn Father of Barry Bikshorn Joan Miller
Mother of Susie Waitz
Congratulations to: Helene Katz-Ratskoff & Alan Ratskoff on the birth of their granddaughter, Jocelyn Philly Ratskoff. Arlene & Sandy Moses on the birth of their granddaughter, Dylan Sky Moses. Jodi & Steven Levit and Charla & Arnold Silver on the birth of their granddaughter Lily Madison Silver. Susie Rizman (grandmother) Pola Rizman (great-grandmother) and Perry Katz (great-grandfather) on the birth of Julia Sadie Rizman. Marti & Morry Rizman (grandparents) and Pola Rizman (great-grandmother) on the birth of Samuel Jack Rizman.
Leonard Gordon Father of Jayme Ernsteen Ilamae Miner Mother of Michael Miner Florette Gaines Mother of Warren Elisco Ben Stelzer Father of Sandy Stelzer Bernard Lerner Father of Adam Lerner Warren Elisco Husband of Lesley Elisco Father of Marty Elisco Father of Brett Elisco Father of Jori Slade Gloria Magence Sister of Jackie Strauss
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RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Nathan Ander, in loving memory of Carol’s father. Carol & Craig Levin In Memory of Gloria Chappe Janice Weiner
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Florence Kanter Herb Kanter
RABBI PIVO’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of: The care and concern given to Marty by all on the Israel trip. Marty & Sandy Rockwell Rabbi Pivo for his support and comfort to our family during this difficult time. Ilene & Larry Schneider
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Bella Jacobs Edward & Roberta Ginsberg Judith Hafley Edward & Roberta Ginsberg
CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of: Cantor Weisberg for his support and comfort to our family during this difficult time. Ilene & Larry Schneider
In Honor of: David Stolman on winning the election for Lake County Treasurer. Andy & Sandy Levitt
In Memory of: Joan Miller, with heartfelt condolences to the Waitz Family on the loss of their beloved mother and grandmother. The Pervos Family Upon the Yahrzeit of: Sally Tepper Renee & Wes Brown
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TRIBUTES SHABBAT DAILY PRAYER BOOK FUND
In Memory of: Bernie Lerner, father of Adam Lerner. With our deepest condolences to Adam & Ellen Lerner and family. Dr. Mark & Roberta Oberlander Upon the Yahrzeit of: Irving Tolsky, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Howard, Deborah, Ben, Meida, Richard, Max, GwenMadison, Riley and Molly Tolsky
GENERAL FUND In Appreciation of: Beth Judea’s High Holy Day Services. Elliott & Joyce Landon
In Honor of: The wedding of Amy Rabinowitz and Benji Cooper. Mazel Tov to the Rabinowitz Family. Ellen & Jeff Gluskin
Bruce Darin and Orin Rotman conducting evening services at our home during our period of mourning. Ilene & Larry Schneider
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Barry Mark, my beloved father. Laura Suskin
In Honor of: Herb & Kathy Kanter on the birth of their granddaughter. David & Maureen Stolman The wedding of Marissa Stern and Jeremy Baras. Mazel Tov to the Stern Family. Ellen & Jeff Gluskin
KIDDUSH FUND In Honor of: Jodi & Steven Levit on the birth of their granddaughter, Lily Madison Silver. Janet Reicher (Dr. Leonard Kaplan – Kaplan’s Office)
Upon the Yahrzeit of: In loving memory of Anita Kreisman, beloved mom, mother-in-law and grandma to Debbie, Mark, Daniel, Gilliah & Gregory Dubin. Debbie Dubin & Family Carol Caplan, my beloved sister-in-law. Ron Caplan
SOCIAL ACTION FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Louis Elisco, always remembered. Morrie & Hennie Elisco
EDUCATION FUND
In Memory of: Susan Drobney Chuck & Sarajane Orloff Herbert Rosenblatt
Eudice Rosenblatt
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Sari Gluck on her Bat Mitzvah. Mazel Tov to the Gluck Family. Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel In Memory of: Bernie Lerner, beloved father of Adam Lerner. Tammy & David Brody and Family
Sally Sylvan, mother of Sharon Harris. Paula & Daniel Silberman Dorothy Swetin Eichner, my beloved mother and grandmother. Miriam Spickard Phyllis Gettner Frieda Steinberg Simon Steinberg Irwin & Wendy Steinberg
RACHEL HIRSHMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of: Edward Yellen, beloved brother. Joan & Lew Smith
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Sally Mangurten, beloved mother and grandmother. Michael & Susan Mangurten
Lena Meyer Katz, remembered with love and appreciation. Stephen Katz & Barb Buhai Family Bernard Epton – gone too soon. We miss you, dad. Owen Pulver Family
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TRIBUTES JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Bernard Lerner, beloved father of Adam Lerner. Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan, and Elizabeth Fine Upon the Yahrzeit of: Sarah Berenson Singer Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan, and Elizabeth Fine
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor of: Julian’s Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov to Sandy Bornstein and Family Susan Rizman and Family The birth of Samuel Jack Rizman, grandson of Marti & Morry Rizman. Mazel Tov on the new addition to your family. Rona Wolf
ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND In Honor of: Kathy and Herb Kanter on the birth of your granddaughter. Renee & Michael Klass
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Judy Walcer, beloved friend. Lou & Louise Barnett
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org Website: http://www.BethJudea.org Rabbi Jeff Pivo Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Cantor Roger J. Weisberg President Debbie Kreisman Dubin 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
Candle Lighting Times
Conducted by Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg
Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
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.
December 5 ........................................................ 4:02 p.m. December 12 ........................................................ 4:02 p.m. December 19 ........................................................ 4:04 p.m. December 26 ........................................................ 4:08 p.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan: Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is 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.