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“It Takes All Kinds” Jews the world over celebrate Purim this month by reading megillat Esther on the 14th day of Adar (the evening of March 15th and the morning of the 16th this year). The story of Esther teaches us several things about identity, specifically about Jewish identity. There are two modes of Jewish identification in the story, that of Esther and that of her cousin (yes, cousin) Mordecai. Esther is said to conceal the fact of her Jewishness when she becomes the king’s favorite, and she does not reveal it after she becomes queen. It seems that simply by not stating her identity she is able to conceal who she is, which suggests that Esther does not appear to be any different from anyone else either in dress, behavior or language. In short, Esther is an assimilated Jew. Mordecai, on the other hand, is repeatedly called ‘Mordecai the Jew’ in the text, and when he refuses to bow down to Haman, Haman immediately decides to kill the Jews throughout the kingdom. Unlike Esther, Mordecai’s Jewish identity is obvious to all who see him. He does not hide it, nor do others show any confusion over it. By the story’s end, Esther and Mordecai have together saved the Jewish people by revealing Esther’s identity as a Jew to her Persian husband, the king. One lesson we derive from these two different kinds of Jews, one whose Judaism is private and the other for whom it is public, is that there is great value in having a variety of approaches to our identities as Jews. Had it not been for Esther’s hidden Jewishness, the Jews of Persia may have been destroyed. Had it not been for Mordecai, Esther may (continued on next page)
1 Rabbi’s Reflections …………………………………..…. Celebrate Shabbat with Dinner and Song.................2 President’s Message ...............................................3 Mission Statement .................................................. 3 B’nai Mitzvah Bios .................................................. 4 Purim Events ......................................................... 5 8th Annual Passover Wine Tasting Event ............... 5 Focus on Families ………………………………..……6 Special Events and Speakers ................................ 7 Social Action ......................................................... 8 Pesach Seder ....................................................... 9 Pesach Shabbat Dinner ........................................ 10 11 SHALVA ………………………………………………… Divorce Support Group ......................................... 11 Hesed Committee ................................................ 11 Programming ....................................................... 12 Bowling League .................................................... 12 Adult Education …………………….……….……...…13 A Message from Evan and Merle Rumack ............ 16 Religious School ...…………………...……………... 17 Community Jewish High School ..............................19 Youth …………………………………………………….20 22 Sisterhood……………………………………………….. 24 Men’s Club ……………………………………………… 25 Hesed Committee ……………………………………… The Goodman’s Blog ...............................................26 Exciting Upcoming Programs from Camp Ramah .. 30 31 Birthdays and Anniversaries ………………………….. 33 Yahrzeits……………………………………………….… Tributes……………………………………………….….35 39 Calendar ………….…………………………..……..…..
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers March 7, 2014 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of March will be recognized at our service on March 7th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm and will conclude by 8:15 pm. Children of every age are welcome! Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 9th. Turn your clocks ahead one hour before you retire Saturday evening.
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“It Takes All Kinds” (continued) never have felt compelled to either hide or, later, reveal her identity. The story teaches us that the public and the private Jew have a common bond and that each is responsible to the other. In Hebrew the name for that value is klal Yisrael, meaning the sum of all the constituent parts of the Jewish community. Our shared history and culture bind all of us to one another, regardless of the form that our Jewishness takes. As in the case of Mordecai and Esther, differences among us as Jews can be a positive value: Each type has its role to play in ensuring the continuity of the whole. We see that dynamic in play in American Jewish life. While the beliefs and practices of Conservative Judaism sometimes differ from those of the other modern movements, we all gain from those differences. An emphasis on social action, on musical innovation and the move toward egalitarian practice in the Reform movement have had obvious and positive influences on our own. And the adherence to traditional prayer, serious text study and Jewish ritual in the Orthodox world are ideals toward which we should also strive. Our movement has also had a positive effect on the other two, pulling the extremes back toward the center.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 *6:00 PM- lay led Shabbat Services, followed by dinner- 6:45 PM *Please note that services are at 6:00 pm this evening
Israeli Food From Mizrahi including: Falafel, Chicken Kebab, Hummus, Salads and more Chicken Fingers from Beth Judea for the kids COST (Members) Adults: $20 Children (Ages 6-12): $8 Children (Under 6): $5 Families: $52 (Non-Members) Adults: $25 Children (Ages 6-12): $10 Children (Under 6): $5 Families: $60
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And the relationship between Israeli and diaspora Jews is also one of interdependence despite difference. Without the financial and political support of American Jews, Israel may have had a much harder time of things over the years. And without a Jewish state to create an all-encompassing culture for Jewish living, most American Jews would have little access to a life shaped by Jewish time, holidays, Hebrew language and so on, not to mention the safe haven that Israel provides for Jews threatened by anti-Semitism.
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On Purim we celebrate the distinctiveness of all kinds of Jewish life, whether we are a Mordecai or an Esther, or any other type of Jew. Each needs the other to survive and to thrive. On this holiday more than any other, we should all drink to that.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE BOARD POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE The Board of Directors’ has provided approval to Debbie Kreisman Dubin, President of Congregation Beth Judea (CBJ), to convene a nominating committee. This committee has the responsibility to evaluate and recommend candidates to fill all open board positions as of July 1, 2014. There are five positions available for at-large Board Members to be of service for a three year term. In addition, there is a one year term available to fill a Board vacancy. 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
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 debdubin-cbj@hotmail.com must be submitted before Wednesday, March 19:
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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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.com
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B’NAI MITZVAH BIO’S Jordyn Stefanie Neiman will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Jordyn is a 7th grader at Woodlawn Middle School. She loves to dance and is enjoying her second year competing on the dance team at Kristina’s Studio of Dance. Jordyn has spent the past 4 summers at Camp Chi and looks forward to being a counselor there one day. Jordyn loves the Chicago Blackhawks and rarely misses watching a game. She also loves spending time with her friends and listening to One Direction. Jordyn enjoys playing with her dog Zamboni, especially swimming with him in Lake Geneva. Joining Jordyn on this special day are her parents, Lisa and Jason and sister Lindsey. She will also be celebrating with her grandparents Lee Brown and Cheri & Alton Neiman, as well as her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Although her grandmother Diane Brown (Mema) is no longer with us, she will always be remembered in our hearts. Jordyn and her family would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg and tutor Shira Sender for their help in preparing her for this special day. A big thank you also goes to Anna Besser and all the wonderful Hebrew school teachers Jordyn has had over the past years.
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ANNUAL PURIM / WINE TASTING EVENTS Dear Congregants, We hope you had an enjoyable evening at our Purim Masquerade Ball. As time goes on, here is a list of our upcoming Purim Events: March 15 – Havdallah & Ma’ariv Megillah Reading March 15 – Shacharit & Megillah Reading March 16 – Shushan Wonderland March 16 – Purim Carnival In order to make it easier for those with children in Religious School attend our Annual Wine Tasting Event, we have arranged for students in grades 2 through 8 to attend an outing at Enchanted Castle during the time of the Wine Tasting.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014 7:30 PM – Havdallah & Ma’ariv Megillah Reading
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2014 9:00 AM – Shacharit & Megillah Reading PLEASE COME IN COSTUME As a Mitzvah project, please bring boxes of dry pasta/rice or vitamins to be used as groggors and then donated to a food shelter.
Thank you for making our Purim Masquerade such a big success.
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FOCUS ON FAMILIES Congregation Beth Judea Family Events March 2014 All 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.
March 16 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Gan Shalom
Gan Shalom is a monthly pre-Kindergarten program focusing on Jewish holidays, heroes, and mitzvoth for children age 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5 per session. Each class includes art, stories, music, and snack. Registration by Mar. 4. For more info, please contact Anna Besser at 847-634-8380 / abesser@bethjudea.org.
March 20
March 15
2:00 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 Mar. 18
7:30 pm – Family Megillah Reading
Join our annual family Megillah reading this evening. Costumes!
March 16 10:00 am -- Shushan Wonderland 11:00 am -- Tot hour at the Purim Carnival Meet Esther, Mordecai, & the rest of the characters from the Megillah during a light breakfast. Then, make a greggor and enjoy a special presentation of the Purim story perfect for preschoolers. At 11 am, check out the Tot Hour of Beth Judea’s amazing Purim Carnival. This program is open to children preK & under with an adult. There is limited space for the breakfast, craft and story portion of this program. Registration is required by March 2.
Every Shabbat Sat. Morning, 10:30 – 11:30 am, 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 welcomed at the main service and the community Kiddush.
For more information about family programming g, please contact the synagogue office at 847-634-0777. Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL - 847-634-0777
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Beth Judea Special Events and Speakers
FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY – BRING YOUR FRIENDS
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA AND THE ISRAEL COMMITTEE PROUDLY SPONSOR AN EVENING WITH CONGRESSMAN PETER J. ROSKAM (IL-06) THE CURRENT ISRAEL – US ALLIANCE MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Born and raised in the district he serves, Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam is now in his fourth term in the United States House of Representatives. According to the Washington Post, Roskam “serves as a calming, drama-free influence” on Capitol Hill, and is regularly praised for his ability to distill complex national issues to their core. Congressman Roskam currently serves as Co-chairman of the Republican Israel Caucus and is one of Israel’s leading advocates in Washington. He recently co-sponsored the following bipartisan legislation: Congressman Peter J. Roskam
HR4009 --- “The Protect Academic Freedom Act” which addresses the growing threat of unjustified boycotts against the Jewish State of Israel. HR445 --- Legislation Urging the P5+1 to only accept a final nuclear agreement with Iran that definitively prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, ceases Iran’s construction of advanced missiles and warheads, suspends Iran’s Congregation Beth Judea –Route 83 & Hilltop – Long Grove, IL 60047 – (847) 634-0777 RSVP to lneiman@bethjudea.org
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Wishing Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg and all of our fellow members of Beth Judea attending this conference a safe and rewarding experience.
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SOCIAL ACTION March 2 and April 6 – Bingo at Friend Center 3:30 pm We meet the first Sunday of every month from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help Friend Center at Gidwitz Place (1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield) residents play Bingo. Assistance from all congregants is welcome. March 9 – Pets to Visit Alden Retirement Ctr. Bring your pet to visit the residents of Alden Retirement Center in Long Grove on Sunday, March 9th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
“HELP THE HUNGRY” MITZVAH PADS FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED Donate Food Directly to PADS Office 1140 North Northwest Hwy Palatine, IL Donation Hours: 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm Your Food Will Feed the Needy
Volunteers at Alden Retirement Ctr.
ARK FAMILY Once a month, through volunteer efforts, we provide groceries for a needy Jewish family. If you would like to help with a $25 donation. MARCH 24 - SOCIAL ACTION MEETING Please join us for the 7:30 pm minyan just before our 8:00 pm committee meeting every month. WE PLAN A VERY ACTIVE 2014 AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!! UPCOMING PROGRAMS: COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY - FRIDAY – MAY 2 Volunteers Needed.
MAOT CHITIM PASSOVER MITZVAH DAY! March 30, 2014 Sunday April 6, 2014 Sunday
Food Packing Food Delivery
Volunteers Needed!!! Call Bruce Arenson for details: 315-383-4560
To volunteer for any of these activities or for more information, call Bruce Arenson at 315-383-4560.
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PASSOVER 2014
is hosting a Pesach Seder on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Dinner - 7:00 pm Seder - 8:00 pm The menu includes: Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Matzo Ball Soup, Herb-Roasted Chicken, Salad, Vegetable Farfel Stuffing, Roasted Baby Vegetable Medley and delicious sweets for dessert. Vegetarian option - Rolled Cabbage Seder Plate Items Included The cost is: $39.00/Adult, $24.00 children (6-12) and $10.00 children (5 & under)
Please bring your own Kosher for Pesach Wine. We look forward to celebrating Pesach as a Congregation this year!
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Pesach Shabbat Dinner Friday, April 18, 2014 Dinner - 6:00 pm Shabbat Services - 7:30 pm The menu includes: Lemon Chicken, Apple Matzo Kugel, Salad and Vegetables We will have delicious sweets at the oneg following services The cost is: $27.00/Adult, $14.00 for children (6-12) and $6.00 for children 5 and under Non-members of Beth Judea, please add $3.00 to the prices above Please bring your own Kosher for Pesach Wine ______________________________________________________________ April 18th Pesach Shabbat Dinner RSVP’S due by Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Name:_______________________________ Phone:____________________ _____ # Adults (12 & over) $27.00 _____ # Children (6-12) $14.00 _____ #Children (5 & under) $6.00 _____ # of Vegetarian Meals We would like to sit with: ______________________________________________________________
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE “Its okay, the children aren’t effected” But what if you knew they were? Shalva clients will often say that they can withstand their husband’s abuse as long as he never directs his anger toward their children. What many women don’t understand is that children are the silent victims of abuse and that they often repeat the behaviors they have seen. According to a recent study, over 90% of children are aware of domestic abuse in their home. These children are affected emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are at great risk and often experience low selfesteem, 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.
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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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.
HESED COMMITTEE
An Important Announcement CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, August 24, 2014 Next Year’s Men’s Club Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing We had fun, and we have for the past 18 years - plus you get your picture taken with our Rabbi - and next year’s outing will also be terrific. From Left to Right: Jeff Kostis, Allen Harris, Chad Wollheim, Larry Wollheim, Rabbi Pivo
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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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NATIV PROGRAM
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PROGRAMMING Hi Everyone, My name is Fred Rabinowitz, and I am excited to be the Vice-President of Programming. It is my goal to make sure that we have programs that are of interest to all the different congregants of the synagogue and to get people to help plan and volunteer to help with those programs. I invite you to join the Programming Committee. If you can’t attend but would like to be involved, call or email me. Any ideas for new programs are welcome!! Fred Rabinowitz Rabino49@aol.com
BOWLING LEAGUE
Bowling League Contact Debbie Bender for more information
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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. For a listing of adult education classes offered here at CBJ, you can download our Adult Ed brochure by clicking here.
“When I pray, I speak to God; When I study, God speaks to me.”
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. 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.
- Rabbi Louis Finkelstein
Interpretive Minyan in the Library
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.
Service Leader: Norm Kurtz You are invited to join the Interpretive Minyan in the Library the first and third Shabbat of every month. Our minyan is designed to build community by providing a passionate, meaningful, and spiritual Shabbat morning experience.
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Anna Besser
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This Shabbat morning service focuses on examining the structure of the prayer service, learning the major prayers, and becoming more comfortable with the choreography and customs of the Shabbat morning service.
Hebrew School
Anna Besser
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Anna Besser
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Our minyan is friendly and welcoming to all who choose to attend. We meet in the synagogue library on the second floor from 10:30 until 11:45.
Community Jewish High School
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EDUCATION SERIES
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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 Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
Adult Education Series March 2014
Crash Course in Jewish History Taught by Rabbi Emeritus Lifshitz
Thursday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Date: March 6
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $25 for series
Come join us for a discussion that will span the ages and will impact on the choices we make everyday. 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.
LUNCH & LEARN: Hot Topics for Adults Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Jewish law is constantly growing and evolving. How does a Jew know what to do? Since the time of the rabbinic sages, a Jew who had a serious ethical or legal problem would send a written question to a rabbi. In this class we will study a different rabbinic responsum (teshuvah) each week from the sages in our movement. Monday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Dates: March 10, 17, 31 & Apr. 7
LOCATION: Sunset Foods 2nd Floor Conference Room (corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic)
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PEACE: Inside the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Taught by Rabbi Pivo Tuesday Evenings 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Dates: March 11, 18 & 25
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $20 for series Here we go again. In September, the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations began. During this series, we will look at what has been accomplished to date. Where do the negotiations stand now? Have the talks yielded anything new? What is at stake for both sides if negotiations fail, and what is at stake if they succeed? Join Rabbi Pivo for an engaging conversation about the current status of the peace talks.
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ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
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BLEND IT UP with RABBI PIVO “JUDAISM: A STARTER KIT” 2nd Thursday of the Month 9:30 am
LOCATION: Caribou Coffee at 4196 Rt. 83 (in the Sunset Foods Plaza at corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic) Whether you are new to Jewish living or never really got a good grounding in basic beliefs, this is your chance to catch up. One Thursday morning a month Rabbi Pivo will discuss an essential theme in Jewish identity from spiritual and practical points of view.
MARCH 13th: PASSOVER & REDEMPTION One of Judaism’s most constant themes is redemption, but what does it even mean? Let’s find out together.
PASSOVER BOOT CAMP Taught by Rabbi Pivo Tuesday Evenings 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Dates: April 1 & 8
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $10 for series Passover starts at sundown April 14 - are you ready? Whether you're a Passover veteran or planning your first seder, Rabbi Pivo will walk you through it all, from the steps of the seder to common tunes and strategies for keeping everyone involved throughout the evening. Don’t let yourself becomes a slave to a boring or meaningless seder; come out of Mitzrayim!
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Temple Chai 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
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A MESSAGE FROM EVAN AND MERLE RUMACK
Dear Beth Judea Friends, Many, many thanks to Michael Gluck, Andrew Bauman, and the entire Purim Masquerade committee for the wonderful honor of making us King and Queen this year and for making the Purim Masquerade Ball so memorable and beautiful. Thank you also to the CBJ staff and everyone who supported this event with your time, your creativity, your attendance, and your tributes for the wonderful ad book. We had so much fun and are still euphoric! This was an unforgettable experience, and we are so very grateful to everyone at Beth Judea - our "home away from home".
Chag Purim Sameach to all! - Evan and Merle Rumack
“Mel and Mollie�
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EDUCATION
BE HAPPY, IT'S PURIM! When Adar arrives, we increase our joy.”
""החמשב ןיברמ רדא סנכנשמ Fascinating Festival Facts! The Book of Esther never once mentions G-d’s name. This final book of the Tanakh is the only book in the Scriptures holding that distinction. So where was G-d? Between the lines and behind the scenes! According to tradition, we are required to hear the Megillah each year. Have you been keeping up? During the reading of the Megillah we interrupt with noise not only when Haman’s name is read, but when the names of his ten sons are read, too. Speaking of the sons, we are supposed to read the verse of their hanging in one breath. An entire section of the Talmud is dedicated to the laws of Purim. What is the section called? Fittingly, it’s called Megillah! Purim Activities for You: Try This Sephardic Tradition Did you know that Sephardic Jews (traditionally from Africa, Spain and Portugal) have a special tradition for Purim? It is their custom to wrap pastry dough around a decorated hard-boiled egg to create the shape of a Purim character or an animal. After baking, these artistic creations, or Folares, are displayed with pride and eaten with delight.
Parashat Shekalim (Exodus 30:11–16) 11 G-d said to Moses: 12 When you count the Israelites, have each pay a fee … 13 a half-shekel as an offering to G-d. 14 Everyone twenty years or older will give this amount: 15 the rich will not pay more and the poor will not pay less than half a shekel when giving this offering. 16 Take the money from the Israelites and use it for the service of the Tent of Meeting … Fascinating Facts: The Machatzit HaShekel (Half-Shekel) Today we can’t fully practice the mitzvah of giving the half-shekel because the Temple does not exist. We remember the mitzvah, though , and every year read a special portion about it in the Torah. Some people have an annual tradition of giving a “half-shekel” of the current local currency to the poor before or during the Fast of Esther. For example, in the United States, you might give a half a dollar, while in England, you might give one half-pound Sterling. Some people give three half-shekels to charity on Erev Purim. Why three? Once for each time the word terumah (donation) appears in Exodus 30:11-16.
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EDUCATION School Calendar: March: Monday Tuesday Saturday Sunday
3/3 3/11 3/15 3/16
No Beyachad classes Heh Class Picture Gimel leading Shabbat Services in Main Sanctuary Purim (classroom festivities) Purim Carnival – regular dismissal time (12 pm) Saturday 3/22 No Gimel Shabbat Sunday 3/23 – Sunday 3/30 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL or Beyachad– Spring Break Monday 3/31 Beyachad classes resume
April: Tuesday 4/1 Religious School Classes resume Sunday 4/6 Aleph Class Family Program Saturday 4/12 Bet leading Shabbat Services in Gan Shabbat Monday 4/14 No Beyachad classes Tuesday 4/15 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Passover Monday 4/21 No Beyachad classes Tuesday 4/22 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Passover Friday 4/25 – Saturday 4/26 Aleph – Bet Kallah
MITZVAH MALL Sundays (when Religious School is in session) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm By using Gift Cards for all your everyday purchases and gift giving you help support Congregation Beth Judea Download order form here
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The ARK is very pleased to announce the opening of The ARK Northwest: A Safe Harbor for the Jews of the Northwest Suburbs. The new office is located in the Dundee Place Corporate Center, 3100 Dundee Rd., Suite 204; Phone (773) 973-0011. This new satellite office, at the northeast corner of Dundee and Landwehr in Northbrook, will provide increased access to The ARK’s vital human services in the northwest suburbswhere the greatest growth in Chicagoland’s Jewish population has occurred in the past 10 years. Hours at the new location are: Monday, 9:00 am – 7:30 pm and Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
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COMMUNITY JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Striving to create the best learning experiences for our students, Beth Judea, Temple Chai and Beth Am are combining their 8th through 12th grade programs to create a community high school, Beyachad, which means “together”. We are redefining what it means to be a student in the Northwest Suburbs! By combining our resources, Beyachad enhances student’s learning opportunities with more diverse classes, taught by five clergy of the three synagogues, as well as other teachers. Our 8th graders, who will be part of Beyachad, will have a special 8th grade-only experience for the first two trimesters focusing on Israel (and getting our students ready for Ta’am Yisrael) and Middot (Jewish Values). They will join in with the 9th12th Grade electives in the third trimester. The 12th graders will have a special Senior Seminar that will take place at that same time, so 8th graders and 12th graders won’t be in class together.
CLASS BREAKDOWN: Sessions are Mondays from 6:30—8:30 pm 6:30 pm: Elective #1 7:15 pm: Dinner Break 7:45 pm: Elective #2 DATES: Begins Monday, Sept. 23rd and ends Monday, May 12th (See Course Description information for detailed calendar) LOCATIONS: Sept. 23rd—Dec. 16th at Congregation Beth Judea (Rt. 83 & Hilltop Rd., Long Grove) . Jan. 6th—May 12th at Temple Chai (1670 Checker Rd Long Grove)
General Guidelines of the Program: Classes are open to 8th through 12th grade students whose families are members of either Beth Judea, Temple Chai or Beth Am. Students will register for electives by trimester on the first night of classes.
FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION: Contact Anna Besser, Education Director for details at abesser@bethjudea.org
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YOUTH Dear Beth Judea FamilyI was recently walking around our synagogue on a Shabbat morning. It was one of those times I was constantly switching hats (youth director, dalet teacher, gimel teacher, and father) with my dalet students leading the service upstairs, my gimel students having their gimel Shabbat service downstairs, my USYers and Kadimaniks having a teen creative minyan in the youth lounge, and my daughter in the back of the sanctuary with my mother singing along and waiting to kiss the Torah. It was during all of this running around the synagogue trying to play multiple different roles that I realized just how incredible our synagogue community is on a Shabbat morning. There truly is something for everybody, with Gan Shabbat downstairs for all of our bet and younger students, gimel Shabbat for the 5th graders, a teen minyan for the 6th through 12th graders, an interpretive minyan being run upstairs in the conference room, and oh, of course, the main service in the sanctuary. Every single person in this entire congregation can find a service that fits their comfort level. In finally taking a chance to step back and see what was going on, I was able to see all the amazing groups as one big community davening in ways that made each person feel whole. That being said, I encourage each and every one of you to try one of the services that we have here on a Sabbath morning. There really is something for everybody This coming month of March is a very busy one for our youth groups. On March 9th, Kadima and Kadinker children are going to be traveling to Enchanted Castle for an afternoon filled with arcades, laser tag, go karts, bounce houses, and more. On the same day our USY group will be participating in the USCJ annual concert. At the celebration of our youth concert at Beth Shalom in Northbrook, all of our BJUSY board members will be honored along with the guests of honor, Suzi and David Hakimian. All money from that concert will be going to help CHUSY region and will directly benefit all of our youth. The rest of the month will consist of our annual Purim Carnival, a special kidnap of the Megillah, a Quilt your Own Israel program complete with a celebration of our recent international awards, and so much more. Remember you can always stay up to date with all things BJUSY by going to our brand new and improved website www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com 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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YOUTH YOUTH GROUP EVENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PURIM CARNIVAL – DATE
DAY
TIME
EVENT
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March 1, 2014
Saturday
7:30 pm
"CHICAGO'S GOT TALENT"
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March 9, 2014
Sunday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
BJUSY, Kadima, and Kadinkers Go to Enchanted Castle
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March 9, 2014
Sunday
7:00pm – 9:00pm
USCJ Annual Concert at CBS
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March 11, 2014
Tuesday
6:30pm – 9:30pm
BJUSY Board Meeting
March 12, 2014
Wednesday 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Regional Lounge Night - CBS
March 13, 2014
Thursday
6:00pm – 9:00pm
BJUSY Exec Board Meeting – Congregation Beth Judea Youth Lounge
March 15, 2014
Saturday
7:30pm – 10:00pm
Megillah Reading followed by Purim Carnival Setup
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March 15, 2014
Saturday
9:00pm – 12:00am
BJUSY Purim Carnival Setup
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March 16, 2014
Sunday
11:00am – 2:00pm
BJUSY Purim Carnival
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March 18, 2014
Tuesday
7:00pm – 9:00pm
BJUSY Quilt your own Israel
April 1, 2014
Tuesday
6:30pm – 9:00pm
April 3, 2014
Thursday
6:00pm – 7:30pm
April 5, 2014
Saturday
9:30am- 12:30
BJUSY You Fool ! it's Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll with the Rabbi BJUSY Exec board meeting – Congregation Beth Judea Youth Lounge BJUSY Youth Shabbat with extended kiddush
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SISTERHOOD SOURCE It was cold and snowy outside, but we dined and pampered ourselves in the warmth of each other’s company in February. Nosh-A-Night is a little like a mystery. You’re not sure who you will be with or what you will eat. Everyone gets to mingle with new people and old friends and eat heartily. This year was fun for all. Thank you to everyone who opened their homes to us and had to deal with all the slush. Thank you to Laura Zoller and Darlene Bikshorn for planning this terrific evening. Our 3rd Annual Vashti program was held on February 24th. It was a great night of pampering and shopping. People who attended could receive everything from manicures to massages to Reike and Palm Reading; plus, the opportunity to shop at over 20 vendors all in the same place. Thank you to Ellen Antman, Elizabeth Ladin-Gross (we miss you) and their wonderful committee.
Our Book Club met to discuss Herman Wouk’s The Lawgiver. Next Book Club we will be reading two books: Swimming Across the Hudson by Joshua Henkin and the Women’s League Oprah’s Book Club Selection, The Purim Superhero by Elizabeth Kushner, a children’s book selected because of its ties to this year’s Women’s League initiative, Mishpachah: The Modern Jewish Family. We hope you will join us on Wednesday April 23rd to discuss both books. We have two wonderful programs planned for you in March. First, on Sunday March 9th, from 2 to 4 pm is our Annual Passover Wine Sale with Men’s Club. Once again, Tom Paulik from Binny’s Beverage Depot and Lee Dresner from Royal Wines will discuss a variety of Passover wines thath we will get to sample and order in time for Passover. Add a little nosh, great camaraderie, and you have the perfect Sunday afternoon. A special Wine Tasting invitation is extended to the parents of our Hebrew school children. Kadinkers and Kadima will be going to Enchanted Castle on March 9 from noon to 4pm. All children from 2nd to 8th grade are invited to join them. As the students will go straight from Hebrew school and will be back when the Wine Tasting is over; we hope you will take advantage of this unique situation and join us at 2 pm for our Wine Tasting event. On Wednesday March 19th, our very own Rabbi Lifshitz will be discussing “A Jew in Israel.” Please join us for what is sure to be a very special evening. This event is open to everyone. Please remember, this is your Sisterhood. We try to plan a wide variety of programs in hopes that everyone will find something they like. If you don’t see it, please feel free to contact me to discuss an activity that you would enjoy at roberta_goldenberg@yahoo.com.
Bobbi Goldenberg, Elizabeth Ladin-Gross, Lauri Rosenbloom Sisterhood Co-Presidents
8th Annual Passover Wine Tasting Event! Sunday, March 9, 2014 2 – 4 pm at Congregation Beth Judea (NOTE: THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD AT THE SAME TIME THE CHILDREN FROM 2nd THROUGH 8th GRADE ARE HAVING THEIR OUTING TO THE ENCHANTED CASTLE!) DOWNLOAD WINE TASTING FLYER
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SISTERHOOD SOURCE
SISTERHOOD UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday
March 9, 2014
Passover Wine Tasting with Men’s Club
Sunday
March 9, 2014
Tuesday
March 11, 2014
Board Meeting
Thursday
March 19, 2014
Sisterhood Welcomes RABBI HOWARD LIFSHITZ to speak on A JEW IN ISRAEL
Thursday
April 17, 2014
Board Meeting
Wednesday
April 30, 2014
Book Club – Two Books: Swimming Across the Hudson by Joshua Henkin and The Purim Superhero by Elizabeth Kishner
Tuesday
May 6, 2014
Board Meeting
Wednesday
May 14, 2014
Painting Party and Elections
July 7 – 20
Women’s League of Conservative Judaism Convention in Whippany, NJ
Special Outing for Students during Wine Tasting
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SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISERS: Torah Pin Fund
All Occasion Cards
L’Chaim Cookbook (get your free recipe by clicking here)
SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah) The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder plates, Hanukkah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games, teacher gifts, and 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 March 31, 2014 COUPON
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SISTERHOOD
MEN’S CLUB
Sisterhood welcomes RABBI HOWARD LIFSHITZ to speak on A JEW IN ISRAEL
Tzedakkah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to:
March 19th at 8pm at Congregation Beth Judea
Keshet Masorti Purim Appeal for the Ukraine Jewish Community
Please join us for this informative and enlightening discussion
Chai Lifeline
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE Shalva
RSVP to Brenda at brendaclevin@yahoo.com
We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakkah fund administered by Men's Club.
Lieberman Volunteers March 15, 2014
BOOK CLUB This month we will be discussing two books:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES
SWIMMING ACROSS THE HUDSON By Joshua Henkin
Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services.
And the Women’s League Oprah’s Book Club Selection
It’s just a matter of going to their rooms and helping them get downstairs. It is a wonderful experience. Assistance from all congregants is welcome!
THE PURIM SUPERHERO By Elizabeth Kushner . The Purim Superhero is a children’s book selected because of its ties to this year’s Women’s League initiative, Mishpachah: The Modern Jewish Family.
You need to be at the Center at about 9:15 am and you will be done about 11:30 am. The Lieberman Center is located at 9700 Gross Pointe Road in Skokie. We would appreciate your help on:
We hope you will join us on Wednesday April 23rd to discuss both books.
March 15, 2014
. This book discussion is open to everyone RSVP to Brenda at brendaclevin@yahoo.com
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April 12, 2014 Please contact Jerry Sakol if you would like to volunteer.
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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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ALIYAH IN OUR 60’s FROM ARLINGTON HTS, IL TO CAESEREA, ISRAEL (Part 23) L TO R: HOWIE GOODMAN, SUZANNE GOODMAN, AND BEVERLY GOODMAN TCHERNOV NEAR EILAT, ISRAEL 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.
Aliyah in Our 60’s – March 2014 - Part 23 Winter weather in our Caesarea home is similar to spring in Chicagoland. We haven’t had the required rain this year; however, there has been enough to make everything green and blossoming. We wish we could send some of the warmth to our friends at Beth Judea as we know it has been a brutally cold winter. Recently there has been a great deal of publicity for SodaStream. When we moved to Israel, our daughter introduced us to this machine that makes carbonated water out of tap water. The bottles are reused, and the cylinders are recyclable. We usually just drink it plain, but many flavors can be added to make it taste like popular soda drinks. It is healthy and eliminates many of the plastic bottles polluting our environment. There are several SodaStream manufacturing plants in the US, and it is becoming more popular. Two years ago one of our Tiyulim (day trips) included a tour of the SodaStream factory near the West Bank settlement of Ma’ale Adumim. The CEO of SodaStream , Daniel Birnbaum, is the son of our rabbi emeritus, Rabbi Irving Birnbaum, who plans our Tiyulim . We toured the manufacturing plant where they make the cylinders and the soda making machines. This is one of twenty-five such facilities worldwide. At the Ma'ale Adumin location there are 1,300 employees, of which 450 are Palestinians, 400 are Israeli Arabs, and the remainder are Israeli Jews. The company provides an on-site mosque for the Muslims and a synagogue for Jewish employees. They work side by side and share a common dining area. Employees are provided with transportation to work, meals in their cafeteria, and Palestinians usually make four times what they could get paid elsewhere in the West Bank. Our tour was during Chanukah so we did our candle lighting and had latkes and sufganyiot at the conclusion. The Chanukia holding the candles was constructed with SodaStream cylinders. We were each given a gift of a SodaStream machine.
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ALIYAH IN OUR 60’s (continued from previous page) This year SodaStream purchased Super Bowl advertising for the second time. They got a great deal of publicity before the Super Bowl. Fox News made them delete the end of the ad because it had a slam against Coke and Pepsi. The “most beautiful” woman in the world, Scarlett Johansson, was the star of the ad, and she is our hero. Scarlett was a representative for the world organization, Oxfam that condemned her for associating with a company that Oxfam claims contributes to the “denial of rights of the Palestinian communities that we work to support.” Scarlett Johansson is Jewish. At first she remained silent but then she responded by resigning as Oxfam’s global ambassador due to a “fundamental difference of opinion”. She stood up for the Jewish state against a ferocious international assault and did not cave in to those who call for a boycott of goods from the West Bank settlements. Johansson chose SodaStream over Oxfam, explaining that the company employs Palestinians who work alongside Israelis. They have the same benefits as Israeli employees. World studies have shown that the unemployment Palestinians in the West bank is almost twenty-three percent and is even higher in Gaza. If companies such as SodaStream are not allowed to operate and employ Palestinians – how does this help the Palestinians?
SodaStream Photo
Our congregation, Bet Israel Netanya, continues to struggle with finances and membership- sound familiar? As president, Howie sits on the Bima for all services. Last Shabbat, as Howie looked out on the members and guests present, he realized that five people are age 90 or older. Our congregation has been sponsoring incredible concerts in our sanctuary. A member devised a method of covering the ark and stained glass windows to convert it into an auditorium and it is part of our fund raising efforts.
Tu B’Shevat
Tu B'Shevat was a time to plant trees and flowers in front of our congregation. Yes, in January it was about 60 degrees. That afternoon we had a Tu B'Shevat seder with almost 40 attendees.
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For Purim, a huge holiday here, we are having a Kabbalat Shabbat dinner followed by a Purim Spiel. We will do a noninstrumental musical parody based on the songs of "My Fair Lady". We will let you know how it goes. Of course, we also have the Megillah reading. Howie was very happy to have participated in the World Wide Wrap at your synagogue. Norm Kurtz, Marc Sender, Orin Rotman, and others set up a Skype hook up. Our congregational wi-fi has been a problem, so Howie was at our home. In the future, we will have another Skype with Norm Kurtz, to explain the program before we show the video recording. Next year, our congregation will participate even though there is an eight hour time difference. It was good to see and hear so many people at Beth Judea.
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ALIYAH IN OUR 60’s (continued from previous page)
Zichron Yaakov
Our monthly Tiyul in January was to Zichron Yaakov. Some of the great locations in and around Zichron Yaakov to visit are The Nili House, wineries, Ramat HaNadiv (one of the oldest Alyiah synagogues in Israel) and the museum of the First Alyiah. On this particular occasion, we visited the First Alyiah Museum and Ohel Yaakov Synagogue. Ohel Yaakov Synagogue is one of the first synagogues of modern Israel and is 120 years old. Shumel Friedman, the colorful shamash of the synagogue, has a restaurant very near the synagogue. He allowed us into the synagogue and explained it’s history. The synagogue was constructed when the Turks were in control and a synagogue would have been forbidden; if a building had a roof on it, it would be too late for it to be disallowed. The settlers tricked the Turks by making them believe they were building a grain barn. They put the roof on in 24 hours, and when the Turks discovered it was a synagogue it was too late, according to their law, to prevent it. They were allowed to keep it and that is why from the outside it appeared to be a grain barn. Today, the synagogue continues to hold services every day and Shabbat.
Shumel related funny a story of when Baron de Rothschild visited the synagogue for the first time. He had buttoned his vest incorrectly. So the residents, upon noticing this, incorrectly buttoned their vests so as to not embarrass him. Some one in our group said, “It was a good thing he didn’t have his pants zipper open!”. The first Alyiah, consisting of Romanians, dates back to 1882. They were mostly traders who knew little about farming and growing things. By coming to Palestine, they had lost their Romanian citizenship and had no other place to go if Palestine did not work out. When things looked the bleakest, Baron de Rothschild stepped in to financially assist the pioneers. He was not a philanthropist but a banker. However, the Baron was interested in the redemption of Israel. Unfortunately, many of the people who were sent as the Baron's representatives to help the pioneers were bullies and snobs. They didn't understand the Romanian peasants or how to live off the harsh Middle East land. However, they knew how to live well in villas while the Romanians lived in tents and huts. The land they were attempting to live on was sold to them by a wealthy Christian Arab who lived in Haifa. One of the requirements of the settlers, if they accepted the financial help of the Baron, was to sign over their land to the Baron. The Baron wanted the location named after his father Jacob. It had been called Zammerin, and the pioneers agreed and changed the name Zichron Yaakov. Baron de Rothschild and his wife are buried in the beautiful Ramat Ha Nadiv nature park and gardens near Zichron Yaakov. The Baron also wanted the original settlers' area for vineyards and wine making facilities. During this period, many of the Romanians died due to malaria. There are hundreds of children’s graves in the old cemetery of Zichron Yaakov. The settlers also had arguments about using Hebrew, French or Yiddish as the spoken language. Eventually, Hebrew prevailed as the daily spoken language. One method they used to encourage Hebrew required individuals to put money into a fund if they spoke a language besides Hebrew. The money collected from these mistakes was spent on purchasing learning books in Hebrew. We think this would be a good idea for us - we would probably have enough books to start a library. Eventually, the settlers were moved to an area that is now the lovely pedestrian mall location. It looks a bit like Long Grove Village and is where we often have lunch. When Mitch and Ann Lerman and Kitty and Bruce Hoffman were here we attended a street festival there It was Pesach and Mitch enjoyed a kosher for Pesach Mc Donald’s hamburger!
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ALIYAH IN OUR 60’s (continued from previous page) Today, Zichron Yaakov is a beautiful village with over 18,000 residents. Vineyards and the Carmel and Tishbi wineries are found around the community. It has a diverse religious community with Haredim, Modern Orthodox, and one Masorti (Conservative) and one Reform synagogue. About twenty percent of the population residing in Zichron Yaakov today come from English speaking countries. We continue to be so happily amazed at our grandson Erez's emotional growth. He has PDD (mild autism) but has become almost a “normal” five year old. He is talkative and converses in Hebrew and English. When his father, Dani, was in the States for ten days, Erez talked to him and out of nowhere said:
which means to be strong and healthy. We wish you the same, and have a wonderful Purim. We hope all of you can spend Purim in Israel some day, where everyone dresses in costumes including waiters, waitresses, clerks in stores, bank employees, post office workers, and hospital employees.
Zichron Yaakov We hope you enjoy the twenty-third installment from the Goodmans, who have graciously agreed to blog for our congregation their experiences as Olim in Israel. If you there are specific topics that you are interested in hearing about of if you just want to stay in touch with Howie and Suzanne, you can reach them at: HOWIEG@aol.com
Hag Samayach!
Howie and Suzanne Goodman
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Helpful Links and Resources JUF JVS
Jewish United Fund Jewish Vocational Services Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago JCFS Jewish Child and Family Services JCC Jewish Community Centers CJE Council for Jewish Elderly JUF NW Suburban News JUF Northwest Suburban News
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TWO EXCITING PROGRAMS FROM CAMP RAMAH
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JUF RIGHT START
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS Koach Outreach Program for College Students
JUF Right Start is a gift program that gives a one-time grant of $500 - $1000 per family to offset the cost of tuition to a local Jewish preschool made the first year a child is enrolled. It is not based on need. For more information go to http://www.juf.org/rightstart
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Koach is the Conservative Movements' outreach program for college students. The Koach website at www.koach.org always has interesting and helpful information. For those of you who are about to begin your college experience, Koach has produced a wonderful guide that you should view and refer to in the coming weeks. You will find it at www.koach.org/guide.htm.
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BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: March 1
March 2
March 3
Arthur Cohen Howard Eisenberg Robert Friedman Linda Handler Beth Polonsky Deena Regenwor Marcy Soble Faye Wasserman Debra Crystal Lawrence Feldman Ellen Kaplan Ronna Leibach Vadim Riber Sandra Rockwell Gene Sachs
March 10
Robert Balogh Jan Charman Marcus Melnick Janice Minnick
March 11
Jerome Cohen Stephen Limer
March 12
Brian Dichter Richard Pervos
March 13
Jamie Epstein Stuart Fabian Consuelo Frost
March 14
Rickey Ament Betty Kolko Gary Korol
Laurence Appel Danna Friedlander
March 16
Mari Cohen Stanley Eisenhammer Suzanne Kallish
Sam Kleinerman Beth Redfern Stanford Robbin
March 17
Lisa Quinn
March 5
Vicky Kaplan
March 18
Alan Green
March 6
Eve Appelbaum Sarajane Orloff Deborah Tolsky
March 19
Robert Fisher Lois Mills Fred Strauss
March 7
Shelley Stolman
March 20
March 8
Sari London
Richard Adelman Helene Fliegel Gregory Harris Carl Tominberg
March 9
Barbara Hyman
March 4
March 21
Dana Clorfene Jill Weinberger
March 22
Jeffrey Goldberg David Posner Allen Rosenston Martin Rothenberg
March 24
Lori Bacalar
March 25
Ann Lerman Randie Rabinowitz Dassi Sklan Paul Zucker
March 26
Linda Paull
March 27
Pam Herstein Terry Levinstein Rhonda Newman Mike Weiner
March 28
Steven Dicker Judy Greenberg Martin Krawitz Wendy Wunsch
March 29
Lorne Cohen Marlene Grossman William Levitan Marc Sender
March 30
Diane Gordon Kevin Lerner Jeff Taub
March 31
Francine Eisner Stan Lieberman Harold Secler
ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: March 1
Michael and Sharon Weil
March 23
March 2
David and Andrea Alhadeff Louis and Judy Rabin
Robert and Phyllis Dritz David and Susan Schuster
March 24
Randy and Dana Polonsky
March 11
Kenneth and Edith Margules
March 25
Philip and Sharon Wein
March 15
Leonard and Deborah Moskowitz
March 26
Chuck and Sarajane Orloff
March 16
Benjamin and Ivy Elkins Ken and Dana Goldstein
March 27
Mark and Debra Dubin
March 17
Barry and Darlene Bikshorn
March 28
Maynard and Carole Hirsch
March 18
Bruce and Linda Portnoy
March 29
William and Linda Kramer Jay and Brenda Levin
March 19
Stewart and Renee Segal
March 30
Robert and Judith Atlas
March 20
Jon and Marcy Soble
March 31
Daniel and Sherry Weinberger
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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March Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
March 7
Benjamin Berkovitz * Sidney Hirsch Abe Orloff Joyce Victor
Faina Brudnoy Jack Krivitzky * Lev Podkovik
Sonia Copelovitz H. Harry Krulewich Beatrice Silver *
Aaron Elisco Michael Minnen Rosalind Singer
March 14
Maurice Arker * Bruce Gerber Sandra Portnoy
Rose Brandt Jacob Gordon * Faye Schwartz
Frieda Brin * Bernard Hefler
Charles Falk * Toby Pollack *
March 21
Helen Berg * Norman Rubin *
Vera Hefler Molly Sobol *
Emmanuel Kaplan Martin Stein *
Jack Nimzin * Ada Weiner *
March 28
Celia Abelson * Esther Hirsch Loe Nochimson * Calvin Stark
Lena Appel Frieda Lieberman * Irving Sachs * Abraham I. Wortell *
Shelly Braverman * Irving Ludwig Max Schwartz * Lawrence Zablen *
Celia Cohen Morris Nathan * Allan Silver
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April Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS April 4
Rose Altman * Jack Cohen Lenore Gluskin * June Handler Thea Klein Dr. Leo Sheiner Beatrice Weisz
Peter Brenner * Beatrice Dennis Joyce Goldberg Sylvia Harris Louis Polakow Gloria Silver Mary Weisz
Henry Burdeen * Ellyn Drazin Marlene Green Joseph Indes * Carl Rosenthal * Joseph Steiner Esther Wolf *
Hillary Chusid Carl Elvove * Paul Grobman * Eliott Kallish Carol Sheiner Sam Weinberg * David Zoller *
April 11
Gilbert Agrest Devora Elbaum * David Gutstein * David Keifsky Edith Levine * Harold Poll Jack T. Rotman Micky Verbin *
Joel Bikshorn Michael Fagan Robert E. Hazan * Seymour Lazar * David Lipscher * Philip Rosenblatt Mildred Sherman * Bertha Weinberg *
Fred Bornstein * Sala Gotfryd Alex Hortick Rochelle Lerner Jack Neimark Sonia Rosenfeld * Beverly Sokol * Abraham Weissman
Martha Chibnik Joseph Greenberg * Jerry Kaplan * Abe Levin * Joyce Papageorge * Rae Rosenthal Julius Strauss Ronald Wolff
April 18
Maurice Bender Howard Epstein Harry Kohl Jacob Muffson Morris Sacharack Florence Thompson
Louis Berman Martha Greenberg Michael Kwasman Michael Nusinow Deborah Semel Betty Ward
Martin Cohen Nathan Karel Shirley Lemsky Karl Perl Philip Shultz
Ellen Coltman Osher Karlinsky Beverly Miller Paula Ribot Walter Thalheimer
April 25
Hy Ida Bauer Evelyn Furgatch Clara Karzen Mike Margolis Anna Offstein Ida Schneider
Mary Berman Bonnie Hilder Jack Lindenbaum Shirley Markowitz Philip Pinckus Morris Schwartz
Max Forman Goldie Jacobs Florence Lippman Esther Meyer Norman Reisberg Ruth Steres
Aaron Fox Rose Kamerling Lois Marc Arnold Moskowitz Fred Rhodes Kurt Weisz
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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: Phil Beatty Arnie Goldberg Sam Darin Steven Dicker Kandy Ginsberg Leonard Gordon Lou Grossman Alex Lerman Susie Rizman Kelly Schreer
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Our grandson Richard’s conversion and Riley’s baby naming. Deborah & Howard Tolsky In Memory of: Milton Ruttenberg, beloved father of Marlene Greenberg Renee & Wes Brown
RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: In loving memory of Jacob Hammer and Esther Waddell Marla & Ted Goldberg
Condolences upon the death of: Agnes Ellegant Grandmother of Cindy Lipka Grandmother of Robert Lipka Doris Friedland Step-Mother of Michael Friedland Grandmother of Julie Marder Grandmother of Amy Friedland Grandmother of Lori Friedland and Ridouan Bani Grandmother of Scott and Leah Friedland Paul Geiger Father of Dan Geiger Milton Ruttenberg Father of Marlene Greenberg Grandfather of Jeff Greenberg
Congratulations to: Ann & Mitch Lerman on the engagement of their daughter Ashley to Michael Berman.
Harriet Zablen on the birth of her grandson Logan Mason Kirste.
RABBI PIVO’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of: Rabbi Pivo for all his time and effort making our wedding ceremony a warm, meaningful experience. We are truly grateful. Tina & Larry Isaacson In Honor of: Ann & Mitch Lerman on the engagement of their daughter Ashley to Michael Berman. Sherry & Marty Krawitz Maureen & David Stolman Our grandson Richard’s conversion and Riley’s baby naming. Deborah & Howard Tolsky
In Memory of: Agnes Ellegant, beloved grandmother of Cindy Lipka and Robert Lipka. Geri & Robert Friedman Neil, Mollie & Daniel Holman Janice Pivo, beloved mother of Rabbi Jeff Pivo, loving mother-inlaw and grandmother. With our deepest condolences to Rabbi and his entire family. Judy & Bob Fisher Suzanne & Howie Goodman Ann & Mitch Lerman Arlene & Sandy Moses Renee & Mike Malter Milton Ruttenberg, beloved father of Marlene Greenberg Judy & Bob Fisher
Arthur Taub Renee & Mike Malter Upon the Yahrzeit of: Mac Brown, beloved father. Wes Brown Teddy Kray, in honor of the memory of my dearly missed dad. Linda Kramer Bernard Kurtz Joan & Norm Kurtz
Jill Waitz Dave, Erin & Michael Waitz
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of: Cantor Weisberg’s enjoyable presentation during Jewish Music Season. Chavurah Aleph Cantor Weisberg Hesh & Marcia Lyons
GENERAL FUND Speedy Recovery Wishes to: Arnie Goldberg, may your recovery be quick and painless! Debbie & Mark Dubin In Honor of: Lisa & Jason Neiman in honor of your daughter, Jordyn’s Bat Mitzvah. Mazel Tov and best wishes. Ron & Jean Friedman
In Honor of: Ann & Mitch Lerman on the engagement of their daughter Ashley to Michael Berman. Sandy & Andy Levitt
In Memory of: Herbert Kahn, father of Maureen Stolman. Marcia & Hesh Lyons
Mazel Tov to the Lerman and Berman Families on Ashley and Michael’s engagement. The Pervos Family
Agnes Ellegant, grandmother of Cindy Lipka. Elliott & Carla Bankendorf
Our grandson Richard’s conversion and Riley’s baby naming. Deborah & Howard Tolsky
Doris Friedland, step-mother of Mike Friedman. The Weinert Family and De Fratis Family
Beth Judea’s 2014 King and Queen, Evan and Merle Rumack. Bonnie & David Spangler In Memory of: Agnes Ellegant, grandmother of Cindy Lipka. Debbie & Ron Kovich
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Lillian Freedman Lynn & Art Freedman Richard “Bud”Welch, our beloved Uncle Bud, we love and miss you. Ken & Marla Brandt and Family
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Jerome Waitz Dave, Susie, Erin and Michael Waitz
PRAYER BOOK FUND SHABBAT/DAILY In Memory of: Janice Pivo, beloved mother of Rabbi Jeff Pivo. Bonnie & Ira Sender
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TRIBUTES CAMP RAMAH FUND In Memory of: Doris Friedland, with our deepest condolences to Mike Friedland and your entire family on your loss. Mari Cahen
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Lillian Goldstein Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Elizabeth Rosenthal, our dear mother. Paul & Florence Rosenthal
SISTERHOOD FUND In Honor of: Rhonda & Dave Cohn on the engagement of Ted to Stephanie Fine. Marcia & Hesh Lyons
In Memory of: Agnes Ellegant, grandmother of Cindy Lipka and Robert Lipka. With our deepest condolences on your loss. Alan, Marcie & Ross Marcus
MEN’S CLUB FUND In Honor of: Allen Harris, Men’s Club Man of the Year. Judy & Bob Fisher
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Agnes Ellegant, grandmother of Cindy Lipka and Robert Lipka. Debbie & Mark Dubin Joan & Lew Smith
SOCIAL ACTION FUND KIDDUSH FUND In Honor of: Ann & Mitch Lerman on the engagement of their daughter Ashley to Michael Berman. Bonnie & Ira Sender Bruce Arenson in honor of Josh’s engagement. Bonnie & Ira Sender Janet & Myron Reicher on the birth of their grandson Elior Gedaliah Reicher. Linda & Ira Lippman Chuck Walcer in honor of your grandson Corey Barnett’s Bar Mitzvah. Ron & Jean Friedman
In Honor of: We would like to share our happiness of being together for 35 years on March 11, 2014. We were married in Brookline, Mass, March 11, 1979 at Congregation Kehillath Israel. Edie & Kenneth Margules Queen Merle & King Evan Rumack. May your reign be filled with good health and happiness. Ron & Jean Friedman
EDUCATION FUND In Memory of: Agnes Ellegant, grandmother of Cindy Lipka and Robert Lipka. Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
Samuel Dicker, father of Steven Dicker. Ann & Mitch Lerman Herbert Kahn, father of Maureen Stolman. Ann & Mitch Lerman Jane Reisberg, congregant and mother of Edward Reisberg. Ann & Mitch Lerman Dr. Maurice Slivnick, father of Sari London. Ann & Mitch Lerman Upon the Yahrzeit of: Wanda Komisarz, my mother, Kitty Hoffman
In Memory of: Adele, aunt of Arnie Goldberg. Nancy & Allan Sloan Agnes Ellegant, grandmother of Cindy Lipka and Robert Lipka. Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Janice Pivo, with our sincere condolences to Rabbi Pivo and family. Linda & Ira Lippman Bonnie & Ira Sender
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TRIBUTES
Monuments & More
MICHAEL PEARL MEMORIAL FUND
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide Quality Cemetery Monuments for those families whose Life Cycle Events have caused the need for our services, the understanding they deserve, a high quality product of their choice, expertly produced, completely guaranteed and delivered in a timely manner, at reasonable prices. TO THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA, WE GUARANTEE A MINIMUM SAVINGS OF 25% FROM ANY COMPETITIVE OFFER. IN ADDITION, 15% OF YOUR PURCHASE PRICE (less sales tax) WILL BE DONATED TO CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA IN YOUR NAME. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
In Memory of: Herbert Kahn, father of Maureen Stolman. Suzanne & Howie Goodman
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Sylvia Katz, in loving memory of my beloved wife. Peretz Katz
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Morris Walcer Chuck Walcer
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Talmud Study 6:15 am Minyan 12:00 pm Religious School Gan Shalom – 7:30 pm Shushan Wondld 8:00 pm 11:00 am Purim Carnival 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 24
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Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 7:30 am Lunch&Learn(@ 4:15 pm Religious Sch 7:00 pm Sunset Foods) 6:15 pm Heh 7:30 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Education Mtg 8:00 pm Congressman 7:00 pm USY 8:00 pm Roskam 7:30 pm Minyan 8:00 pm Program Mtg. 8:00 pm Communicatio Planned Giving Mtg. Mtg. 8:00 pm Adult Ed-Peace . 25 26
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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.
Candle Lighting Times
Worship Schedule Conducted by Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg Monday Minyan…………….......6:15 a.m. Daily Minyan…………………...7:30 p.m. Friday Night Services…………..7:30 p.m. Saturday Services……………….9:30 a.m. Sunday Services…………………9:00 a.m.
Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time. March 7
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March 14
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March 21
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March 28
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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.