RABBI’S REFLECTIONS
IN THIS ISSUE
“Shanah Torah – A Year of Study” Preparing for the morning service each day, I study a passage from the Talmud which lists those actions that have immediate benefit and which continue to provide benefit to us – attending minyan, home hospitality, visiting the sick, making peace between two people – a list that concludes ‘And the study of Torah is equal to them all.’ When Jews use the word ‘Torah,’ we mean two things simultaneously. Narrowly, we refer to the five Books of Moses, whose words we read from a scroll on Shabbat, holidays and selected weekdays. But we also mean ‘Torah’ more broadly, in the sense of all sacred learning. When we learn to chant a haftarah from the prophetic books, read an ethical teaching from the sages of Pirkei Avot, or hear a sermon from the bimah, those are all forms of Torah. Any kind of engagement with sacred texts connects us to our most deeply held beliefs and values, and to our identities as Jews. And as the Talmud text I mentioned makes clear, sacred learning is not merely incidental to other Jewish values; it is their source. Saying that the study of Torah is equal to all other acts of kindness, morality and decency is tantamount to saying that Torah is itself the sum of all that is worthy in life. It pleases me no end to tell you that our community is embarking on a year of study in which we deepen and broaden our connection to Torah, in all its senses. We will be engaged in a year of Torah – Shanah Torah – in which we learn and celebrate the structure and content of Torah,
1 Rabbi’s Reflections …………………………………..…. Tisha B’Av Services .............................................. 2 Book of Remembrance Forms Due ....................... 2 Notes from the Cantor ........................................... 3 Beth Judea Block Party ......................................... 3 Israel Committee Special Speakers ....................... 3 High Holiday Workshop........................................... 4 President’s Message ............................................ 5 B’Nai Mitzvah Bios ................................................. 6 Social Action: Volunteers Needed for Aug. 18....... 7 Religious School ................................................... 8 Youth ................................................................... 10 Adult Education …………………….……….……...…11 Sisterhood ............................................................ 15 Men’s Club ........................................................... 17 Dr. Jack Rizman Annual Golf Outing ................... 18 Buffalo Grove Stampede ..................................... 18 20 SHALVA ………………………………………………… Divorce Support Group ......................................... 20 Hesed Committee ................................................ 20 Healing Hearts – Death of an Adult Child ............. 20 22 Birthdays and Anniversaries ………………………….. 25 Yahrzeits……………………………………………….… Tributes……………………………………………….….31
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers August 1, 2014 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of August will be recognized at our service on August 1st. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm and will conclude by 8:15 pm.
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Children of every age are welcome!
UPSTAIRS THOUGHTS
TISHA B’AV
RABBI’S REFLECTIONS “Shanah Torah – A Year of Study” (continued) and reaffirm its centrality in our lives. We will do so in a number of ways, the most dramatic of which will be learning about and taking part in the creation of a sefer Torah, an actual scroll, which will be written by a scribe in Jerusalem over the course of the year. We are grateful to Jan Charman and his family for sponsoring the writing of this scroll, in memory of Jan’s wife Estelle. We will conclude the Shanah Torah with a community-wide celebration at which we complete the writing of the sefer Torah and formally install it in the beit midrash. But there is much more. In order to engage every member of our community in the Shanah Torah, we will offer special Adult Education Classes, Movie Nights and learning-centered social events. In addition to the Hebrew Literacy, Torah and Talmud classes taught by our volunteer teachers, I will be teaching a number of formal courses throughout the year at different times of the day and days of the week, on a range of subjects related to Torah. At Movie Nights, Rabbi Lifshitz and I will moderate discussions of the themes and values embedded in the films we screen. At regular communal dinners, we will share words of Torah. We will also open a new cohort of Adult B’nei Mitzvah, a two year course of study for serious adult learners. My goal is to make daily learning of and about Torah a standard feature our synagogue experience, and for us to then take that experience out of the shul into every space we inhabit. Torah is much more than a fixed set of texts. It is the foundation of our history and identity, as well as our connection to every other Jew past, present and future. The early rabbis instituted regular Torah readings on Shabbat, Mondays and Thursdays. They compared hearing its words to drinking water; just as we cannot sustain ourselves more than three days without water, we cannot live as Jews for three days without words of Torah. It is our very life. I look forward to helping each of you deepen your knowledge of and love for Torah in these and other ways over the course of the year, and as we approach the High Holidays, I wish you a Shanah Tovah (a good year) in our Shanah Torah (year of Torah).
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BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE DEADLINE – AUGUST 8, 2014.
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.
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NOTES FROM THE CANTOR
BETH JUDEA BLOCK PARTY
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 at 4:15!! Students who enjoy learning Hebrew and music are invited to get a head start using the ancient musical phrases known as the Trope System, taught by Hazzan Weisberg. After getting to know the trope signs, students will have a chance to prepare small portions in the Torah for Gan Shabbat services in 2015. There is a one-time $60 fee for texts/recordings for first time students. Returning Jr. Yad Squad members will be able to continue their Torah-reading studies and receive new assignments in the 5:05-5:45 time slot on Thursdays.
ISRAEL COMMITTEE
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA’S ISRAEL COMMITTEE PROUDLY INVITES YOU TO: Explore the Underground World of Israel with Renowned Archaelogist Dr. Jodi Magness Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 8:00 pm
Plan to join us along with members of Temple Chai, Beth Am, Or Shalom, and Shir Chadash on September 10th, for an exciting AIPAC event. Our speaker will be Miri Eisen, former Israeli Government Spokesperson. Professor Magness specializes in the archaeology of ancient Palestine (modern Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories) in the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods. Her research interests include Jerusalem, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient synagogues, Masada, the Roman army in the East, and ancient pottery. Jodi will also discuss her most recent discovery, the Huqoq Synagogue.
COMMUNITY WIDE EVENT – BRING YOUR FRIENDS
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ADULT EDUCATION
High Holiday Workshop August 20, 26 & September 2, 2014 7:00 - 9:00 pm Wednesday, August 20th (@ Congregation Beth Shalom):
From Broken House to Leaky Hut: the Spiritual Arc of the Season of Awe featuring
Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell, Co-founder and Director of the Center for Jewish Mindfulness
We will be joined by members of Congregation Beth Shalom for this enlightening discussion painting a picture of a spiritual progression from Tisha B'Av through Sukkot. $5 per person for CBS and Beth Judea members; $10 non-members
Tuesdays, August 26th and September 2nd (@ Congregation Beth Judea): Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg will explore the themes, music and language of the High Holidays. No Charge for CBJ members; $5 non-members
For more information or to register for these sessions, please email abesser@bethjudea.org or call Anna at 847.634.0777.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I WANT A DO-OVER When my kids were young, we were a JCC family. They went to JCC preschool and to JCC camps. When they said they wanted to try a different camp, I went and toured the area camps, Jewish and secular. I visited Camp Ramah in Wheeling, and because of my own mishagas felt it was “too Jewish.” I was afraid. I was afraid that my kids would challenge me about my level of (non)observance. I was afraid that they would ask questions for which I would not have the answers. This was a mistake. A big mistake.
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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I had the opportunity to visit Camp Ramah this week and to see our CBJ kids at play. While I thought the facilities were great—they were wellmaintained, well-stocked, and well-staffed—I was impressed with the integration of Judaism into everyday life. The approach was subtle, not cramming religion down their throats. Some Hebrew here, some Hebrew there. I sat in on two teffilah, one for 5 and 6 year olds and one for 5th and 6th graders. Let me first say that their Music Director is phenomenal! Putting that aside, this thought is a bit difficult to articulate, but everything felt light. Maybe it was the beauty of the children’s voices, maybe it was the guitar, but the kids were truly happy to be participating in Jewish ritual. They were participating, at times showing off for their counselors, and they were engaged. Nothing felt forced, didactic, or rote. It was inspiring. I know that we have all heard that our kids are our future. I think this is especially true at Congregation Beth Judea. With the demographics of our shul and our community skewing older, and the trends in Conservative Judaism, it is more important than ever to encourage our youngsters to learn, to participate, to lead. It’s heartwarming to hear these little voices gain strength. It’s hopeful. Now to my big mistake. My “babies” are 18 and leaving for college next month. Although I know that they identify themselves as Jewish, and I know that they connect with Israel, I believe that they feel more culturally Jewish, than religiously Jewish. I believe that this religious component makes for a stronger identity. I can only hope that the decisions that we made are enough to allow them to stand tall and proudly Jewish in the larger world.
Sincerely, Debbie Kreisman Dubin President Debdubin-cbj@hotmail.com
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B’NAI MITZVAH BIOs Maxwell Louis Sussman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 23,2014
Ryan Jacob Sussman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday morning August 23, 2014.
Max is an 8th grader at Twin Groves Middle School in Buffalo Grove
Ryan will be entering 8th grade at Twin Groves Middle School. He enjoys playing the trumpet in the 7th/8th grade band, as well as the Jazz Band. Ryan also sings in the choir and has participated in several theater productions at Twin Groves.
Max enjoys playing sports and has played baseball with BGRA for the past 9 seasons. He plays football with the Buffalo Grove Park District and he loves to bike ride all over town. Max loves to travel, he especially likes the beach so he can boogie board and body surf. Last year Max traveled to Dubai to visit one of his best friends. It was a great experience discovering the exciting city. Max also loves to fish and caught the biggest Barracuda off the Florida coast in 35 years. He loves to hang out with friends and play x-box and has mastered several games. Most of all Max loves to spend time with his family and his favorite dog Blackjack. For his Bar Mitzvah project Max organized a Tzedakah can drive, he gave out 200 cans so everyone has the opportunity to give to who ever they choose. Max is supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.
In addition, he loves to read, play on the computer, and spend time with his friends. He looks forward to celebrating this special occasion with his parents Howard and Michele Sussman, his brother Sam, and his grandparents Marty and Beverly Sussman, Carol Steinfeld, and Jerry Steinfeld. Ryan is also excited to see all his other family and friends who will be rejoicing in this extraordinary event. Ryan would like to give a special thanks to Hazzan Weisberg for helping him with his Bar Mitzvah training. He also appreciates the additional tutoring during the summer with Hannah Mills while Cantor was on sabbatical. Additionally, Ryan wants to thank Rabbi Pivo for helping him write his D’var Torah.
Max is honored that so many friends and family traveled so far to share this special day. He would like to Thank Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, Aunt Michele, and Kim Abern for all their help and guidance. Also a special thank you to all of Max’s Grandparents for all of their advice and love. Nathan Andrew Scheibe will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Nathan is an honor student at Larsen Middle School, in Elgin. He takes school very seriously, and strives to reach each and every goal that he sets for himself. Nathan loves all sports, but has a passion for hockey. He plays ice hockey, street hockey, and roller hockey. Nathan not only loves to play hockey, but he shares his love for the game with kids who are just beginning the sport. Nathan is a phenomenal mentor!
Nathan will be celebrating this special milestone with his proud parents, Tammy and Tim Scheibe, his two best friends Ryan and Logan who look up to their big “bro”, Bubbie and Zadie who have adored, respected, and loved Nathan from the moment they held him, family and friends near and far. Nathan would like to thank his team of educators that have helped him achieve one of his many goals in life, being a Bar Mitzvah. Thank you Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Kim Abern (Hebrew tutor), and all of his Hebrew school teachers, especially Natalie Gurin for believing in Nathan.
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The Social Action Committee is once again collecting school supplies to benefit clients of Jewish Child and Family services. Shop the back to school sales and donate items to the synagogue by: Monday, August 18. There are many ways to participate: * Donate a new backpack filled with supplies * Donate any supplies you choose. * Contribute a gift card from Target, Walmart or Staples. Contact Lisa to purchase the Gift Card and ....
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5 Adults or teen volunteers are needed on Monday, August 18, 2014 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm to help organize, pack and check the back pack packing. NEEDED SUPPLY LIST
Backpacks - unused backpacks, only Pencils & Pens - black, blue and red pens; mechanical and #2 pencils Pocket Folders - Please send in sets of 5 - multiple colors Spiral Notebooks Crayons (box of 24) Rulers Washable Markers Geometry Sets Pencil Top Erasers Assignment books Large Erasers Colored pencils Watercolor Sets Construction Paper Glue sticks Highlighters Notebook Paper Scissors Remember: You can also order a gift card from Beth Judea for supplies from Target, Walmart or Staples.
EDUCATION 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. I wish everyone hatzlacha (good luck) in the year ahead. Congregation Beth Judea’s Religious School is 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.
UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS: Ice Cream Social & Mini-Mitzvah Day: Join us on MONDAY, AUGUST 18th at 6:30 PM for our annual Ice Cream Social and mini Mitzvah Day. This wonderful event is an opportunity for students (and parents) to reconnect with each other and their teachers, to mingle and schmooze and of course, to have ice cream! SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER: August: Monday 8/18 School-wide Ice Cream Social (6:30 pm) September: Saturday Sunday Sunday Monday Sunday
9/6 9/7 9/14 9/15 9/28
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First Gimel Shabbat First Day Sunday School (Kindergarten – Heh) Parent’s Day (10 am) First Beyachad (HS) class First Grade Family Program
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EDUCATION Shabbat Service Attendance: All Aleph through Heh students are required to attend 9 Shabbat services during the course of the school year (August 2014 – May 2015). Services that will count toward Shabbat service requirements include (1)Friday night services (2)Shabbat morning services - Aleph & Bet families may attend the Gan Shabbat service which begins at 10:30 am in the Beit Midrash. (3)High Holiday Services (Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur Day services) (4) any service in which there is a Torah and Haftarah reading such as - Rosh Chodesh - Sukkot - Shemini Atzeret (morning service) - Simchat Torah (morning service) - Passover - 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. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Gimel students should note that 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
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YOUTH Dear Beth Judea FamilyWe’re back!!! While it is hard to imagine, we are going to be kicking off another amazing year in our Beth Judea youth department in just a few short weeks. The newly elected BJUSY board has been hard at work planning an exciting year, and I can’t wait to get started. We are still accepting applications for BJUSY General Board, so make sure to get those in if you would like to be part of the planning for an awesome BJUSY year. This coming year we are going to continue our new teen minyanim one Saturday morning each month. starting October 18th . We would love to hear your suggestions on what themes people are interested in for a teen minyan. In addition to our teen minyanim we are going to continue our outstanding programming throughout the year. The new year kicks off Sunday August 17th with the USY vs. Men’s Club softball game and congregation Block Party. This event has gotten bigger and bigger the last couple of years, and we would love to see a huge turnout from the community. Regardless of whether you are in USY or Men’s Club or not, you should come on by and enjoy the warm weather with friends and family. The game is also a blast to watch. More details on time and location will be in your inbox soon. For our USYers, the first Tuesday program will be August 26th. Our Kadima and Kadinkers groups will have their first program, a trip for apple picking, in mid-September. To get a complete list of our upcoming schedule for the next few months, please visit our website (http://www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com), or view our calendar on-line (http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYcalendar). 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 www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com 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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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. Our 2014-2015 program is being finalized. Please watch for the announcement of classes.
“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. 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,
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) 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. 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.
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Adult Education
Anna Besser
abesser@bethjudea.org
Hebrew School
Anna Besser
abesser@bethjudea.org
Anna Besser
abesser@bethjudea.org
Community Jewish High School
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
Norm Kurtz
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ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education Series August & September 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.
We’re Saving a Seat for You! High Holiday Workshop Wednesday, August 20th (@ Congregation Beth Shalom): 7:00 – 9:00pm
From Broken House to Leaky Hut: The Spiritual Arc of the Season of Awe Featuring Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell
We will be joined by members of Congregation Beth Shalom for this enlightening discussion painting a picture of a spiritual progression from Tisha B'Av through Sukkot. COST: $5 per person for CBS and Beth Judea members; 10 non-members Tuesdays, August 26th and September 2nd (@ Congregation Beth Judea): 7:00 – 9:00 pm Taught by Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg
Join the clergy as they explore the themes, music and language of the High Holidays. COST: No Charge for CBJ members; $5 non-members
MELTON: Core Year 2 Taught by BJE Melton Staff
Core Year 2 of the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning will begin in September at Congregation Beth Judea. This 2-year education program is designed to offer adults a well-rounded, in-depth study of Judaism in a user-friendly environment. This year, students will explore the Ethics and Dramas of Jewish Living, focusing on how Jewish tradition shapes our relationship with other human beings, as well as look at significant moments that have shaped Jewish history. For more information about the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, call Rolly Cohen at 847-291-7788, ext. 1304 or at rolly@bjechicago.org. Wednesday Evenings; 7:00—9:15 pm Beginning Sept. 10, 2014
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. 12, 2014 COST: $30 for course materials Tuesday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm Sept. 16 – Dec. 9
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ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education Series August & September 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.
Judaism 101: 5 Books in 4 Weeks! Taught by Rabbi Pivo
In this mini-course, offered three times this year, we will immerse ourselves in the Torah’s five books content and structure. The course fulfills requirements for our Adult B’nei Mitzvah, but is open to all. COST: Free for members; $5 for non-members Sunday mornings; 10:00 am FALL SESSION: Sept. 21st – Oct. 12th WINTER SESSION: Jan. 18th – Feb. 8th SPRING SESSION: Apr. 12th – May 10th
Parsha Perspectives Taught by Rabbi Pivo
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, and before you know it you'll have completed hours of Torah study. Thursday evenings after minyans Begins Thursday, Sept. 4 7:45 pm
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
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 14 8:10 am
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SISTERHOOD SOURCE Sisterhood Update August 2014 We hope you are all having a wonderful summer! There are several events about which we want to remind you and at which we would welcome your participation: 1)
The Rummage Sale is Sunday, August 3, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No items for sale will be accepted that day, and profits from the sale will benefit the synagogue. Please contact Sandy Goldenberg if you have questions or would like to help.
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We are proud and honored to announce that at the Women's League Convention, 7/17-20/14, in Whippany, New Jersey, our Sisterhood received the Jewels in the Crown Emerald Award for programming.
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Sisterhood is co-sponsoring the Beth Judea Block Party on 8/17/14 in Vernon Township. Details to follow.
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We have a Flower Arranging program 9/9/14 at Sunset Foods. The cost is $20 for Sisterhood members and $25 for guests.
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Our next Book Club is 9/18/14. The selection is Second Person Singular by Sayed Kashua, translated from the Hebrew by Mitch Ginsburg. The location will be announced shortly.
Additionally, we had a delightful Installation Dinner on 6/9/14. Many thanks to Karen Nagel for once again hosting in her lovely home, and also thank you to everyone who brought the delectable foods to share. We want to express our deepest gratitude to the outgoing board for your wonderful service to Sisterhood and to Beth Judea, and best wishes to the incoming new board. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do. If you have Sisterhood program ideas or any concerns, please let us know. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible as often as possible! -Merle Rumack, Secretary
SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISERS: Torah Pin Fund
All Occasion Cards
L’Chaim Cookbook (get your free recipe by clicking here)
SISTERHOOD ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2014
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SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS We’ve Got 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 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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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, 2014 COUPON
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MEN’S CLUB Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club has been very active this summer. Our softball team, led by Allen Harris, has played several games against other synagogues in a six team league. Although this is only our rookie season, the turnout has been great and the games fun. The team picture is posted below. If you are interested in playing please contact Allen Harris. A postseason game will be played against the CBJ USY team during the annual USY-‐Men’s Club softball game held during the Beth Judea Block Party August 17. Men’s Club members continue to volunteer at the Lieberman Center Home in Skokie, IL every fourth Shabbat morning. We assist the residents to and from services and assist as needed during the Shabbat service. This is a wonderful opportunity for Men’s Club members as well as any anyone else interested to help others. Contact Jerry Sakol or Ron Friedman for more information. The 19th Annual Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Sunday August 24 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Club. Jack was a founding member of Congregation Beth Judea and a dynamic member of 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. The Golf Outing includes a golf cart, golf, and summertime BBQ. Contact Chuck Walcer or Marty Rizman for more information. Future events planned this fall include Project Isaiah, Building the Sukkah, and Steak and Scotch Under the Sukkah. Hebrew Literacy One class, jointly sponsored by the Men’s Club and Adult Education, will also begin in the fall. This is a great opportunity for those of you whose Hebrew skills are lacking or need to be refreshed. As the newly installed President of CBJ Men’s Club, I want to congratulate our new officers: Allen Harris, VP Programming; Brian Schwartz, Treasurer; Louis Rabin, VP Ritual; Jerry Sakol, Secretary; Directors Rob Lipka, Ron Friedman and Maynard Hirsch. Lastly a hearty “yasher koach” to our immediate past President and new VP Membership/Communications David Granoff!
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Tzedakkah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to: Shalva Maot Chitim The ARK American Friends of Magen David Adom Jewish National Fund We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakkah fund administered by Men's Club.
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA’S MEN’S CLUB 2014 SOFTBALL TEAM
Pictured Left to Right: Top Row:
Allen Harris, Bob Fisher, Russ Barnett, Lance Pacernik, Steve Limer, Eric Marder, Jeff Kostis, and Cliff Silk. Bottom Row: Evan Harris, Adam Bender, Arnie Bender, Max Fisher, Michael Gomberg. Not Shown: Ken Goldstein, Greg Schwartz, David Granoff, Marlon Suskin and Fred Rabinowitz.
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.
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DR. JACK RIZMAN ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
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MEN’S CLUB 19 ANNUAL DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING Sunday, August 24, 2014 Buffalo Grove Golf Club 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove
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 Summertime BBQ (includes Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Salads) at Beth Judea - 6:30 PM Cost: $120 per person
ORDER ONLINE AT: www.cbjmc.org or Complete form below and send with check payable to CBJ Men’s Club Mail to: CBJ Men’s Club Golf Outing 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047
HOLE SPONSORS WELCOME! COST PER HOLE: $150 Questions? Contact:
Chuck Walcer at 847-419-1605 or tmmcj@aol.com Morry Rizman at 847-478-9790 or 23mrizman@sbcglobal.net
The Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Fund of Congregation Beth Judea was established by his family and many friends following his passing in January 1996. Jack was a founding member of Congregation Beth Judea, a dynamic member of its Men’s Club, Ritual Committee and board of Directors. He was also a steady force within the synagogue choir and was devoted to the Jewish music with which he was raised. He was loved and respected by all for his strong work ethic, his terrific sense of humor, his good nature and positive outlook on life. Over the years, the Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Fund has underwritten a series of wonderful concerts, open to the entire community. The Golf Outing was started to support this fund and its efforts.
BETH JUDEA’S MEN’S CLUB INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM
Beth Judea Men’s Club 19th Annual Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing REGISTRATION FORM Golfer(s)
Email Phone #
Golfing with: # of Golfers with Dinner
@ $120
# of Adults Attending Dinner Only # of Kids (under 13) Attending Dinner Only
$ @ $20
$ @ $10
TOTAL ENCLOSED:
$ $
BUFFALO GROVE STAMPEDE Sunday, August 31, 2014 Mike Rylko Community Park 951 McHenry Rd. Buffalo Grove, IL As part of the FJMC Wellness Program we urge you all to participate in this event at whichever level (walking or running) you feel comfortable. Our goal is to increase awareness of health and wellness issues to all members of our congregation.
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Attention Beth Judea Runners and Walkers! Please join CBJ Mens Club (men and women!) in a 5K run or walk or 10K run at The Buffalo Grove Stampede on August 31, 2014. Events: 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk If you plan to join us please contact the synagogue at 847-634-0777. Looking forward to seeing you then. Eric Yegelwel ejwhy@aol.com
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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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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.
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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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 elammers@comcast.net or call Rabbi Pivo. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: August 2
Edith Margules
August 11 Gloria Hernandez Jeff Sachs Alan Sklan Kevin Zucker
August 4
Michele Sussman
August 12
August 5
Rebecca Flint Craig Levin Stuart Pearl Lee Silver
August 1 Michael Rosenfeld
August 6
Richard Chappe
August 7
Samuel Flint Leslie Spickard
August 8
Charlene Entman Roberta Goldenberg David Gordon Bruce Portnoy
August 9
Myles Bauer Jo Ellen Bleiweiss
August 10 Phyllis Dritz Michael Levenstein Linda Spitz
Lisa Pivo Mitchell Polonsky Nate Solomon
August 13
Lee Goldberg Meyer Halperin Staci Levy
August 14
Camy Gould Sandy Victor
August 15
Marcie Marcus Heidi Robbins Carey Rosemarin Marina Shteynberg Marcia Weissman
August 20
Joan Attenberg Lance Lucas Dave Rebnord Sheryl Sheiner Lynne Shkolnik
August 21
David Brody Lauren Katzman
August 16
Jordan Krugel Cheryl Vinikoor
August 17
Bruce Entman Brian Wenk
August 18
August 19
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
Nancy Litwin
August 25
Michael Chorpash Jonathan Gerchikov Deborah Limer Linda Stark
August 26
Shel Ladin Jerrold Silver
August 27
Lori Finn Penny Pinkus Deborah Weiss Sherie Zucker
August 28
Morris Elisco Maynard Hirsch
August 29
Jim Duvel Jeff Kostis Joan Kurtz Barbara Pearl
August 30
Monyca Flack Paul Potach
August 31
Edward Newman Paula Silberman Richard Sussman
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: August 1
Edward & Rhonda Newman
August 4
Bryan & Marci Fooden David & Kimberly Granoff Irving & Eva Gurin
August 5
Richard Goldwasser & Susan Weitzman Goldwasser
August 6
Brent Gross & Elizabeth Ladin-Gross
August 7
Stanford & Bonnie Robbin
August 8
Steven & Suzanne Kallish Gary & Julie Korol Morrie & Sherri Lieberman Craig & Katya Smolensky Steven & Staci Turofsky
August 9
Lance & Anne Pacernick
August 10
Matthew & Effie Kudlowitz Daniel & Eileen Kurtz Evan & Merle Rumack
August 11
Jerry & Drora Patt William & Roberta Uhler
August 12
August 23
Arnold & Lee Goldberg
August 24
Sanford & Vicki White
August 25
Neal & Marla Feld Norm & Joan Kurtz Burt & Nancy Litwin
Stuart & Bettie Schwartz Michael & Debbie Sheade Gary & Lori Thalheimer
August 26
Dan & Celia Geiger Michael & Gayle Ludwig
August 17
Stuart & Barbara Pearl Kenneth & Beth Redfern
August 27
August 18
Cary & Beth Chaitman David & Debbie Posner
Mitchell & Ann Lerman Sanford & Ina Ramras Earl & Cornelia Roden
August 28
August 19
Fred & Robin Fingerhut Steven & Wendy Frost Howard & Pamela Kaufman Albert & Linda Stark
Terry & Joyce Levinstein Herman & Sheri Salzberg
August 29
Steven & Joanne Dicker
August 30
Jonathan & Marah Altenberg Stuart & Vicki Fabian Stanley & Lauri Rosenbloom
August 31
Elliott & Carla Bankendorf Bruce & Charlene Entman Mark & Kristie Fingerhut Tom & Lisa Quinn Paul & Karen Saharack Mitchell & Ethel Schwerdlin
August 15
August 16
Harvey & Mary Brickman Louis & Marlene Grossman William & Judith Levitan Morris & Barbara Saunders Jeffrey & Jill Stark Larry & Rhonda Wollheim
August 20
Lee & Sheree Arbus Harold & Sheryl Cutler Glenn & Judith Goldstein Hyman & Robin Riebman
August 21
Yigal & Stella Greener Lee & Barbara Silver Robert & Marcia Weissman
August 22
Stanley & Susan Eisenhammer Glen & Rita Gardberg
David & Rhonda Cohn
NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.
We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration.
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August Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS August 1
Morris Barasch Sylvia Elisco Eva Grobman * Tom Krulewich Henry Levin * Barry Raften * Eli A. Shifrin * Rose Stark *
Shirley Braiman Stuart Flack * Maurice Harvis * Brian Ladin Eileen Magesis * Muriel Rosemarin Dora Shikafsky * Aaron Jacob Stelzer
Bernard Cohen Pauline C. Fox * Barbara Isaacson * Vera Lavin Shirley Mandelblatt David Rosenston Harriet Simon Samuel Wasserman
Barbara Levinson Dragon Rose Goldwasser * Jeanette Kaufman * David Levin George Moline Savid Shaffer Hyman Somach * Sydney Weinberger
August 8
Abraham Bankendorf * Alan M. Coady * Rae Feldman Sidney Jacobson * Marvin Levine Sonia Nimzin * Joseph Sabel * Charlotte Sheim *
Sandra Berenson Joseph Cohen * Florence Frankel * Henry Kaner Jack M. Levitt Anne Pearl Walter Scholl Joseph Simon
Leah Bransky Alice Crocker Rose Goldman * Sidney Kramer David Movitz Elizabeth Pressberg Sally Schwartz William Spiegel
Henry Chiprin * Ruth Dolgin Gloria Beinice Hecht Martin Lafer Ethel Rose Newman * Ira Pulver Harold Shefsky * Robert Yablon
August 15
Samuel Becker * Isadore Cohen Oscar Fischman * Yehuda Greener Fannie Loiben Judy Metz Toby Rockwell Susan Spivak * Elaine Weiner
Helen Berkovitz Marlene Cohen * Jennie Frost Herb Grossman Daniel Luciano Ben Osgrove * Ernest Shaw * Sheldon Manny Stern Abraham Weitzman
Abraham Brin * Sydney S. Entman * Gloria Maria Garcia-Chamber Phyllis Kramer Samuel Manewith Harry Pinzur Abe Silberberg Rose Stupel
Bessie Cohen Sara Epstein Joseph Gardberg * Larry Krulewich Lena Mathias * Shirley Pulver Shirley Smith Sam A. Tepper *
August 22
Hylda Bittman Helen Davis * Morris Feldman Marilyn Kandel * Milton Lewis Clara Pieter * Mayer Rashbaum Meyer Segal * Herbert Wolff Joseph Zarchy
Harold Brown * Jack Dennis Lillian Fischman * Edna Kessler Leo Liebovitz Tevya Polakow Dayton Robinson Ruth Sheft Faye Yablon
Shirley Coady * Rae Duboe * Paul Fish Rae Kubiak * Herman Nidetz * Eugene Ramras Rose Sandmel Morris Sulak Israel Yatkowsky *
Lillian Dannen * Bernice Ellis Linda Hafft Howard Leibach * Cantor Murray Nixon * Stanley Ramras Milton David Secler * Ethel Vinikoor Sam Yublosky *
August 29
Kalman Albun * Herbert Forman Michael Lazar * Ruth Mandel * Rose Stein
Kcio Aminova Sonia Karchmar * Abraham Lieberman * Seymour Paisin *
Gerald Balbirer * Irving Katz William Long Ruth Rasnick
Harry Borkan * Bessie Kessler * Rose Luciano * Jack Rosenbloom *
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September Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
September 5
Morton Abelson * Alex Braiman Earl Elisco Ruth Greenhill Spatt Joseph Klaskin * Dayton Lubesnick Irv Pearlman * Harris Rosenthal * Sam Stark *
Barbara Abramovitz * Irene Cohen Richard Freid Emanuel Gurin Jake Klein * Ruth Moses * Daniel Ramras Alice Rothenberg * Donna Truger *
Edna Arker * Sam Cooper Jack Glickman Millie Hennes Minnie Fannie Krassner * Helen Nevin Mollie Resnick * Eve Scholl
Alvin Berger * Louis Duchin Alex Greenberg * Mary Hill Yetta Lipka Sidney Patt Robert Rosenbaum * Arthur Silverberg
September 12
Ida Albun * Rochelle Feldman Theodore Goldberg Hyman Hoffman * Jacob Louis Levin * Arthur Rothenberg *
Frances R. Corenman * Bernard Fine Paula Greenstein * Herbert Howard Debora Litwin * Leo Semel
Greta Dessauer Mildred Forman * Kenneth Haberman * Janet Klass * Sarah Lorber Lillian Shugan
Audrey Epton Jacob Friedland * Al Harris Bernard Landau Dorothy Perlmutter Stuart Trock
September 19
Bernard Bloom Betty Falcon * Morris Gorin * Lillian Loeb * Jack Rosemarin Theodor Sender *
Bessie Brenner * Melvin Feldman * Amelia Kane Nathaniel Moffett Leslie Schiff * Nina Shkolnik
Louis Broodno * Arthur Gerchikov Estelle Kwasman Alan Nisenbaum * Sidney Schreibman * William Silverman
William Davis Carl Gershonfeld Dorothy Leibowitz Mikhail Rakhman Daniel Schuster Albert Sumner *
September 26
Dorothy Behn Cheryl Greene Morris Mills Nathan Sandler * Adrienne Teicher
William Burg * Ruth Levy * Ida Rich Irving Schuster Arlene Watters
Millie Fenchel Michael Klitt Lance Rubin Sam Seligman Abraham Wolinsky *
Leonard Fisher * Rose Litwin Elsie Saharack Jules Spitz Nathan Zeiger
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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: Marvin Adleman Craig Cohen Lori Geraty Jan Goodman Lou Grossman Murial Sachsel Kelly Schreer
Condolences upon the death of: Jerome Cohen Congregant Virginia Friedman Sister of Howard Levy
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of: Rabbi Lifshitz for officiating at our daughter’s wedding. Ellen & Richard Chappe Rabbi Lifshitz for the personal touch you added to Jaclyn & Eric’s wedding ceremony. Betty & Steve Kolko Rabbi Lifshitz for officiating at Lonnie and Josh’s wedding ceremony. Gayle & Rick Pervos Davida & Scott Finkle
In Memory of: Virginia Friedman, Sister of Howard Levy Faye & Stephen Wasserman
Dorothy Goldberg Mother of Ted Goldberg Joseph Sachsel Father of Linda Portnoy
Donald Sherman Congregant and Father of Judy Goldstein
Congratulations to: Debbie & Ben Dubin on the engagement of their son Michael to Jenny Mayer.
Donielle & Sergio Escalante on the birth of their son Lorenzo Tal. Great Uncle Mitch Hecht on the birth of his great niece Joy Maria Gabrielsen.
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Lillian Cohen Ilene Hauser RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND
In Appreciation of: Rabbi Lifshitz for officiating at Lonnie and Josh’s wedding ceremony. Davida & Scott Finkle Gayle & Rick Pervos Upon the Yahrzeit of: Barbara Levy, in loving memory of beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Howard Levy
RABBI PIVO’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of: Rabbi Pivo for officiating at our granddaughter’s baby naming. Hugh & Arlene Block Rabbi Pivo in appreciation of his moving speech at Lorenzo Tal’s bris. Donielle & Sergio Escalante Rabbi Pivo for officiating at Lonnie and Josh’s wedding ceremony. Davida & Scott Finkle Gayle & Rick Pervos Rabbi Pivo for the personal touch you added to Jaclyn & Eric’s wedding ceremony. Betty & Steve Kolko Rabbi Pivo for the beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony for Erica and David. Bruce & Linda Portnoy In Honor of: Floyd Babbitt receiving this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Sid & Rita Mathias Howard & Deborah Tolsky and Family Gloria Chappe’s 90th birthday. Bunny Yegelwel In Memory of: Donald Sherman, beloved father. Karen Sherman, Jeff & Rachel Beck Judy, Glenn & Jessie Goldstein Upon the Yahrzeit of: Leonard Altman, devoted and loving father. Janice Weiner Marion Block, beloved mother and bubbie. The Secler Family Dorothy Block and Nathan Block, grandparents of Gloria Block Secler. The Secler Family
Gayle & Michael Ludwig on the engagement of Ian to Abby Saxon.
Faye Bloom – Mom, you are missed. Davita & Ron Bloom
Larry & Ilene Schneider on the birth of their grandson Joshua Philips Wallenstein.
William Kamerling
Renee & Stewart Segal on the birth of their grandson Riley Joel Segal.
Renee & Wes Brown
Fannie Keifsky, in loving memory of my beloved grandmother. Stuart Kersky Rena Lichtenstein Neil & Alina Greenhill
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of: Cantor Weisberg for his hospital visits and prayers. Meyer Halperin
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Helen B. Nixon, beloved mother Jean Berman, beloved grandmother The Abern Family
Cantor Weisberg for officiating at Lonnie and Josh’s wedding ceremony. Davida & Scott Finkle Gayle & Rick Pervos
Speedy Recovery Wishes for: Ruth Levin, our daughter. We are so grateful for all the prayers said for a speedy recovery. Love, mom and dad. Bob & Phyllis Dritz
Allan Brandt, beloved grandfather William Goldstein, beloved grandfather Osna Goldstein, beloved Bauby Ken & Marla Brandt and Family Brett Lawrence Berlant, loving son and brother. Karen Berlant, Aimee Lickerman and Scott Berlant Muriel Brown
In Honor of: Kimberley Levy – Mazel Tov on your Outstanding Service Award. Deb & Michael Chorpash Michael & Gayle Ludwig on Ian’s engagement to Abby. Hadrian & Randy Markowitz and Family Cantor Weisberg for officiating at Lonnie and Josh’s wedding ceremony. Davida & Scott Finkle Gayle & Rick Pervos Herb & Kathy Kanter – Mazel Tov on your 42nd wedding anniversary. Love and best wishes, Sid & Rita Mathias In Memory of: Dan Primack, brother of Vic Primack. Mike & Jan Schrimmer
Renee & Wes Brown Max Hiller The Lammers Family Rena Lichtenstein Neil & Alina Greenhill Seymour Rosen Lynn & Art Freedman
PRAYER BOOK FUND SHABBAT/DAILY
In Honor of: Floyd Babbitt’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Ivy & Ben Elkins Floyd Babbitt’s Lifetime Achievement Award, we dedicate 2 prayer books in his honor. Edward & Andrea Hockfield Sylvia Shore for your 21 years of service to CBJ. The Lerman Family In Memory of: Rena Lichtenstein, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and greatgrandmother of Alina and Neil Greenhill and Family. With our deepest condolences we donate 3 prayer books in her memory. Susie Rizman and Howard Levy Marti and Morry Rizman Merle and Evan Rumack Heidi and Jerry Sakol Ira and Bonnie Sender Steve and Faye Wasserman Marla and Mel Wolf In loving memory of Arlene & Henry Parrilli, beloved parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Forever in our hearts. Love, Theresa, Tiffany, Jennifer & John Parrilli
Bertha Schnabel, in loving memory of my beloved grandmother. Stuart Kersky
In loving memory of my grandparents: Harry & Pearl Fleiss Sam & Rebecca Stouber Hillary Stouber-Wenk and Family
Albert Soll
In loving memory of my grandparents: Louis & Jean Lichtman Sydney & Rita Wenk Brian Wenk and Family
Roberta & Bill Uhler Ron Weiner, beloved father Morey Coleman, beloved grandfather Ken & Marla Brandt and Family
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Norma Cohen The Weinstein and Cohen Families Irwin Gerber Gail Gerber, Eric, Robin & Elyse Yegelwel Richard Peck Howard & Deborah Tolsky Richard Peck, in loving memory of my beloved husband. Eileen S. Peck Esther Molly Klein, beloved mother and grandmother. Scott, Fran, Ryan and Stephanie Eisner
Bernard Rich, beloved brother. Sylvia Polakow Eric & Irene Schweitzer, beloved parents of Peggy Kaplan. Mike & Peggy Kaplan
TRIBUTES PRAYER BOOK FUND HUMASHIM-TORAH PORTION
In Honor of: Floyd Babbitt receiving the CBJ Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lerman Family
Seth Lerman’s graduation from Indiana University. Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt In Memory of: Alexander Lerman, father of Mitch Lerman Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt Donald Sherman The Lerman Family
GENERAL FUND Speedy Recovery Wishes: Mike Halperin Bonnie & Myron Glickman The MT Nesters
In Appreciation of: The Chesed Committee for the soup and phone calls. Special thanks to Carole Hirsch and Mickey Kaplan. Marvin & Susan Adleman In Honor of: Sylvia Shore on her retirement. Marvin & Susan Adleman
GENERAL FUND In Memory of: Abe Cohn, always remembered. Hennie & Morrie Elisco Virginia Friedman, beloved sister of Howard Levy. Judy Gladstein Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Karen Sherman Mollie Levine The Levine Family
Louis Rabin – Mazel Tov on your special birthday. Love, your cousins Frank, Joel and Bill Gerber
Donald Sherman, beloved congregant and father of Judy Goldstein. Stephen Robin & Co. Muriel Kasanov Robert Lipka Eva Thalheimer
Bonnie & Ira Sender on the birth of your new grandson Theodore Meyer Sender. Dr. Sam & Sharon Schwartz
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Abraham Bankendorf Florence Bankendorf Elliott & Carla Bankendorf
Marc & Shira Sender on the birth of your new son Theodore Meyer Sender. Dr. Sam & Sharon Schwartz
Floyd Babbitt being given the CBJ Lifetime Achievement Award. Jeanne S. Babbitt and Family Merle Linderman Chuck & Sarajane Orloff Carol & Harold Rosen Rona Wolf Mazel Tov to our 2014 Award Recipients: Floyd Babbitt (Lifetime Achievement Award), Bruce Entman (Board Member of the Year), Allyson Marcus, Lance Pacernick and Kimberley Levy (Outstanding Service Awards. David & Maureen Stolman
Henry Kaner, beloved father and grandfather. Sheldon, Carol and Jill Kaner and Holly and Ben Schlan Sara Liebovitz, beloved mother and grandmother. Michael & Susan Mangurten and Family Morris Rich, beloved father and grandfather. Sylvia Polakow Max Rosen, beloved father of Harold Rosen. Carol & Harold Rosen
Ron and Jean Friedman on their Wedding Anniversary. Rich & Judy Berger Rita and Sid Mathias on the birth of their grandson Avraham Noach. Carol & Harold Rosen
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TRIBUTES USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of: Rita & Sidney Mathias on the birth of their grandson Avraham Noach Mathias. With love, Rhonda & Jeff Wener Bonnie & Ira Sender on the birth of your new grandson Theodore Meyer Sender. The Balogh Family Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Rhonda & Jeff Wener Marc & Shira Sender on their anniversary. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Dr. Ira Sender on his birthday. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Shira & Marc Sender on the birth of your son,Theodore Meyer Sender. The Balogh Family Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Rhonda & Jeff Wener Sylvia Shore on her retirement. The Balogh Family In Memory of: Martha Gindin, mother of Eileen Spiegel. Joan & Lew Smith
Upon the Yahrzeit of of: Max Greenhill Alina & Neil Greenhill Victor Lichtenstein Alina & Neil Greenhill Ira Pulver, we miss you pop. The Pulver Family Arthur Seres Renee Blustein
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TRIBUTES EDUCATION FUND
KIDDUSH FUND
SISTERHOOD FUND
In Honor of: Bruce & Suzi Darin on Lindsey’s recent marriage and to Bruce on your upcoming retirement. David & Maureen Stolman
In Honor of: Floyd Babbitt on his Lifetime Achievement Award. Ira & Bonnie Sender
In Honor of: Rhonda & Dan Cohn on the marriage of their son Ted to Stephanie Fine. Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom
Harriet Krugel, congratulations on your birthday. Eudice Rosenblatt Rita & Sidney Mathias on the birth of their grandson Avraham Noach Mathias. With love, Renee & Michael Klass and Family Bonnie & Ira Sender on the birth of your new grandson Theodore Meyer Sender. Anna & Michael Besser
Shira & Marc Sender on the birth of your son,Theodore Meyer Sender. Anna & Michael Besser Theodore Meyer Sender, our newest great nephew. Pam & Dennis Sender
In Memory of: Martha Gindin, mother of Eileen Spiegel. Karen & Philip Nagel Donald Sherman, with our greatest sympathy to Judy Goldstein on the loss of your beloved father. Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt Neil & Alina Greenhill Irv & Evy Gurin
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Carla & Elliott Bankendorf on their new granddaughter Geneva Sarah Vigna Ira & Bonnie Sender Suzie and Bruce Darin in honor of their daughter, Lindsey’s wedding. Ron & Jean Friedman Louis Rabin, in honor of his special birthday. Ron & Jean Friedman Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Ron & Jean Friedman in honor of their 45th anniversary and for delicious cholent. Ann & Mitch Lerman In Memory of: Virginia Friedman, sister of Howard Levy. Janet & Myron Reicher Marvin Garber, beloved uncle. Jil & Les Olefsky Dorothy Goldberg, mother of Ted Goldberg. With our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. Brad & Joan Clemens
Davida & Scott Finkle on the marriage of their son Joshua to Lonnie Pervos. Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom Gloria Chappe on her special birthday. Ferne & Harold Brailov
In Memory of: Martha Gindin, mother of Eileen Spiegel. Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom Rena Lichtenstein, mother of Alina Greenhill Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom SOCIAL ACTION FUND Speedy Recovery Wishes: Alan Rosenbloom Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom In Honor of: Louis Rabin on his special birthday. Helene Fox
Joseph Sachsel, father of Linda Portnoy. Myron & Janet Reicher
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Lillian Caplan, my beloved mother. Ron Caplan
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TRIBUTES LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND
In Honor of: Our grandson, Zachary Stark, making the Dean’s List at the University of Iowa. Mazel Tov. Love, Nana and Zaide In Appreciation of: Sylvia Shore, in appreciation of 21 years of outstanding dedicated service, devotion and commitment to Congregation Beth Judea and to us personally. Linda & Albert Stark
In Memory of: Jack Kersky, beloved father and grandfather. Stuart, Cheryl, Ariel and Jonathan Kersky Edward Leibowitz Karen & Philip Nagel
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Rose Stark, loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Linda & Albert Stark and Family
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TORAH FUND In Honor of: Carla & Elliott Bankendorf on their new granddaughter Geneva Sarah Vigna Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Upon the Yahrzeit of: Rebecca Kaplan, in loving memory of my grandmother. Fran & Scott Eisner
Molly Springer Solomon Springer Irma Reicher Janet & Myron Reicher
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TRIBUTES JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND In Honor of: Floyd Babbitt receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan and Elizabeth Fine Upon the Yahrzeit of: Sandra Berenson Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan and Elizabeth Fine
STEVE GOLD MEMORIAL FUND
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor of: Floyd Babbitt receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Kim & Eric Ephraim Alina & Neil Greenhill Susie Rizman & Family and Perry Katz
In Memory of: Virginia Friedman, sister of Howard Levy. With our deepest condolences to you and your family. Alina & Neil Greenhill Karen & Philip Nagel Marti & Morry Rizman Pola Rizman Susan Rizman and Family
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor of: Floyd Babbitt receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Chuck Walcer In Memory of: Audrey Pyenson – all of the girls have now passed away! Chuck Walcer Upon the Yahrzeit of: Charles Davis Chuck Walcer
Steve Gebler Chuck Walcer
Speedy Recovery Wishes: Mike Halperin, you have been AWOL long enough. Hurry back. Sam & Leah Chiprin In Honor of: Floyd Babbitt receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Sam & Leah Chiprin Sylvia Shore on her retirement. Enjoy many years to come. Sam & Leah Chiprin In Memory of: Virginia Friedman, sister of Howard Levy. With our deepest condolences to you and your family. Sam & Leah Chiprin
ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Irving Wein Philip Wein
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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 Conducted by Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg
Candle Lighting Times 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.
August 1 .............................................................. 7:54 p.m. August 8 .............................................................. 7:45 p.m. August 15 ............................................................ 7:35 p.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m. Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
August 22 ............................................................ 7:25 p.m. August 29 ............................................................. 7:13 pm .
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.