RABBI’S REFLECTIONS
IN THIS ISSUE
“The Search for Sanctity” Each month this year we are learning a bit about the content of the Torah as we share in the sacred process of study and celebration of a Shanah Torah (Year of Torah). I remind you that each day of the week our clergy and lay leaders are teaching some aspect of Torah and that there is no time like the present to engage in study. In this space we have so far learned the Hebrew names of the Torah’s books and reviewed the content of Bereshit/Genesis and Shemot/Exodus.
This month we will continue our study of the Torah as we cover the contents of its third book, Vayikra/Leviticus. Vayikra begins with a list of animal and grain sacrifices, which were the main method of reaching out to God in the biblical period. Tzav, the second parshah, continues along the same lines, adding information about vestments of the priesthood who officiated over the sacrificial system. Shemini includes instructions about which animals are permissible for consumption; this is a major source for the laws of kashrut. Tazriah addresses the cases of those who have suffered ritual impurity associated with birth and other life-threatening experiences. Metzora includes instructions about the treatment of one who has a skin affliction and their re-entry to the community. Aharei Mot describes the purification of the mishkan, the portable sanctuary in the wilderness years, and Kedoshim includes a number of laws prohibiting acts that the Torah deems as impairing the sanctity of the community. Parshat Emor elaborates on the laws concerning dealing with the dead and the Jewish calendar. Behar describes sacred times of the calendar, and Behukotai deals in part with the sabbatical year, in which the land of Israel lies fallow just as we rest every seventh day of the week. (continued next page)
Rabbi’s Reflections ………………………………..….1 Join Rabbi Pivo for Dinner and Conversation......... 2 Disability Awareness Speaker .............................. 3 Programming ....................................................... 3 World Wide Wrap / Sefer Torah Program ............ 4 Purim Masquerade ............................................. 4 President’s Message ............................................ 5 Vice President’s Message /CBJ Israel Trip ........... 6 B’nai Mitzvah Bios ................................................ 7 Social Action ....................................................... 8 Divorce Support Group ......................................... 8 Israel Committee - AIPAC Policy Conference ...... 8 Focus on Families ............................................... 9 Religious School ................................................... 10 Youth ................................................................... 11 Adult Education …………………….……….……...…13 Sisterhood Gift Shop ............................................ 16 Sisterhood ............................................................ 17 Men’s Club ........................................................... 18 Man of the Year / Youth of the Year ..................... 19 Life in Israel – The Goodman’s Blog .................... 21 Hesed Committee ................................................ 22 Birthdays and Anniversaries ………………………….. 23 Yahrzeits……………………………………………….… 24 Tributes……………………………………………….….26
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers January 2, 2015 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of January will be recognized at our service on January 2nd. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
UPSTAIRS THOUGHTS RABBI’S REFLECTIONS “The Search for Sanctity” When we look at Vayikra as an integrated whole, we see that it lays out a series of topics that all relate to sanctity, kedushah in Hebrew. The Torah sees the sacrificial system, revolving around the altar, the priesthood, and tithing, as foundational to Judaism. The book’s concerns for that system are literarily and figuratively at the center of the Torah’s theology. It teaches us how to achieve sanctity through sacrifice, through the actions of the kohanim, through food, through time, and through acts of purification following physical impairment. Many of these laws fell into disuse following the destruction of the Temple in the first century, and our sages were forced to reorient Jewish life along the axis of holidays, ethics, and learning. Those elements were already present, of course, but in the absence of the central pillar of the sacrificial system, they took on an emphasis that they did not previous have. In many senses, the Judaism of today would be totally foreign to Jews who lived when the Jerusalem Temple was in operation. And in spite of the seemingly radical differences between biblical religion and our own Judaism, our connection to the Torah’s foundational ideas remains strong. Finding the sacred in life remains our faith’s central concern, and doing so in the realms of prayer, ritual, food, time, and purity continues to be our method. The details have changed, sometimes dramatically, but the hunger for meaning that we feel is as old as the text of the Torah and the rituals it describes. While our practices have changed, the values that informed those first rituals remain with us, binding us to one another and to God.
Rabbi Jeff Pivo
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Join Rabbi Pivo For Dinner and Conversation Thursday February 19, 2015 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Topic: How to Make Holidays Meaningful and Fun for Children Cost for Dinner: $12/pp Reservations required by February 12th to lneiman@bethjudea.org For additional dates and topics click here for flyer 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
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DISABILITY AWARENESS
PROGRAMMING We are trying to get people with common interests together.
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If you like a game or activity that others may enjoy let us know.
Shabbat Services and Disability Awareness Speaker Renee Klass
Are you interested in: Bridge
Poker
Mah Jongg Klucke/Kalookie January 9, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Or are you interested in just joining people for:
OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Breakfast The Torah teaches that humanity was created in the divine image. Jewish tradition teaches that we are therefore obligated to treat every person with the love and dignity due them. I invite you to take part in a special Shabbat service to learn more about Jewish efforts to benefit people with disabilities with our member Renee Klass. Renee and her family are longtime members of Beth Judea. Renee has served as Chair of Keshet, an organization that provides educational, recreational, vocational, and social programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, informed by traditional Jewish values. Renee is also the CBJ representative to the HUGS initiative, a community-wide effort to incorporate special-needs programming into synagogue life. Be a part of the community wide effort on behalf of those with disabilities by learning more from Renee about how to get involved.
Scrapbooking
Sports or Sharing your interests and hobbies?
All suggestions are WELCOME!! We are interested in getting new ideas for Programming. If you have any ideas or have seen good programs at other synagogues, please share them with us. Please contact Fred Rabinowitz at rabino49@aol.com
Sincerely,
Upon three things the world is based: Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Upon Torah,
Upon Divine Service Congregation Beth Judea | 5304 RFD | Long Grove, Illinois | 60047 847-634-0777 |http:// www.bethjudea.org
and Upon the Practice of Charity
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World Wide Wrap and
Sefer Torah Program World Wide Wrap XV Sunday, February 1, 2015 “We're in it for the Tie!” Get Ready to Wrap and Roll!! Celebrate the Mitzvah of Tefillin with us. There’ll be extra sets and personal trainers to help you through the process. Then, afterwards, join us for a fabulous Bagel Breakfast (and more) to discuss “Wrapping Yourself Up with God” led by Orin Rotman & Norm Kurtz.. Contact: Orin Rotman, World Wide Wrap Chairman orotman@steinrotman.com
Orin Rotman Tefillin Wrap Rap Video
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Wrap and Daven
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Brunch
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Torah Session/s by Rabbi Pivo and Cantor Weisberg: Rabbi Pivo’s Remarks Jan Charman’s Remarks
Buy Tickets for Yourself Bring Your Friends Tickets – $80 per person Tickets include: Great Food, Live Band, Open Bar, and Entertainment There are so many ways to show your support for Beth Judea: 1. Attend the Purim Masquerade on Saturday Evening March 7, 2015. 2. Become an Event Sponsor: We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities. Please consider one of the many options as you determine your gift. 3. Purchase an ad for our Event Program: In Honor of Mitch & Ann Lerman Highlight your business to all of our expected Purim Masquerade attendees Send a personalized greeting to one of our congregants, clergy, or staff. 4. Donate Auction Items: Ask anyone and everyone for a gift Sports Tickets * Gift Certificates * Airline Tickets * Hotel/Condo Vacations * Birthday Parties * Theater Tickets * Other Products & Services Click here to visit the website or go to: www.BethJudea.org/PM2015
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE IMPORTANT NOTICE BOARD POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE
There are 2 positions available for at-large Board Members that expire June 30, 2015. Our constitution allows all members in good standing to be eligible for service on the Board of Directors. The Board has the authority for guiding many aspects of our Congregational life, some of those including oversight of our Professional Staff, budgeting, finance matters and establishment of policies related to Synagogue operations – all while serving as goodwill ambassadors to our greater community. Board Members are also required to serve as an active member of a standing committee, usher at services, and be an active participant in our synagogue’s programs.
DEBBIE KREISMAN DUBIN CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA E-mail: debdubin-cbj@hotmail.com
MISSION STATEMENT Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming, egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a warm and inviting home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our members. Consistent with the principles of the Conservative Movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the United States of America and the State of Israel.
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Why become a Board Member? A fair question to ask – with perhaps rewards that you may never have expected to receive. This is an opportunity to give back to your community, explore a ‘personal stretch’ in being of service, sharing with other members of our vibrant organization, exploring other areas of interest that you may have never considered before or, perhaps, even a vision of adding to a larger role of leadership. Everyone has something to bring to the table – this is a unique opportunity for you to consider taking action on. Please, if you are interested, we ask that you simply answer the following questions to begin the process and assist the committee. Your response, via email to Debbie Kreisman Dubin at debdubincbj@hotmail.com must be submitted before Monday, January 5, 2015: 1. How long have you been a member of CBJ? 2. What, if any committees have you previously served on – or are presently serving? 3. Why do you have a desire to be of service as a member of the Board of Directors? 4. What areas of the synagogue are you most interested in? How would you envision participating in pursuing that interest? Sincerely, Debbie Kreisman Dubin President Debdubin-cbj@hotmail.co
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VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CBJ ISRAEL TRIP On October 22nd, fifty–two enthusiastic and apprehensive travelers left Chicago as participants in the CBJ Israel Trip. For approximately 75% of the group, this was their first trip to Eretz Israel, and their expectations and excitement level were high. Everyone arrived safely in the late afternoon of October 23rd. We had our first formal get together on the beach in Tel Aviv, where we meet our tour guides Jonathan Cutler and Bena Mantel from Touring Israel. Our guides would prove to be the catalyst for an amazing journey over the next ten days. Our journey began in Tel Aviv, as we got a historical perspective of the State of Israel. After our first day activities, we prepared for our first Shabbat in Israel. Many of us attended Friday evening and Saturday morning services at a communal Conservative congregation. We were made to feel welcome by the entire Congregation.
After four days in Tel Aviv, we headed north to Caesarea (location of King Herod’s palace), Haifa (Israel’s port city), and Akko, where there is an excavated Crusader fortress used by the British as a prison for Irgun and Haganah members. It was the subject of one of the scenes in the movie Exodus. After Akko we headed east to our overnight lodging in Kinneret. The next morning we awoke to a spectacular view of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). The highlights of the next two days were visits to the Golan Heights, where we could hear shelling on the Syrian border, and the City of Tzfat (Safed). Tzfat is a great place to shop for art work, but we were also treated to a very informative presentation on Kabbalah (mystical Jewish study). We then proceeded on our journey to Jerusalem, the soul of Israel. We traveled straight south, stopping at Ein Gedi, Masada, and the Dead Sea. Fourteen members of our group elected to climb Masada on the snake path. Everyone made it to the top. We were all proud of their accomplishment. After our final stop at the Dead Sea (plenty of mud to go around), we entered Jerusalem via Mt Scopus. Words cannot describe the city of Jerusalem and its significance to Jewish heritage. When we arrived at seven in the evening, it was cold and dark; however viewing the Old City brought a glow to everyone’s face. The highlight of my trip happened on our second day in Jerusalem. Our schedule included a visit to Yad Vashem , a tour of an Orthodox neighborhood, and Friday night services at the Kotel. It was raining all day with no apparent end. After Yad Vashem, it appeared the rest of our plans for the day would be cancelled. However, I remained hopeful the rain would stop. At 4:30 the rain did stop, and we headed to the southern excavation of the Kotel for Friday evening prayer. Praying as a group led by Rabbi Pivo was inspirational. Towards the end of our service, just as it started to drizzle, Rabbi lead us in the Yizkor prayer, recommending to all of us that we remember family and friends who never had the opportunity to travel to Israel. There were few dry eyes after our service. I would like to thank Rabbi Pivo for planting the idea of a trip to Israel three years ago, the Israel trip planning Ed Hockfield, Cathy Feiger, Steve Frost, and Steve Peck for all their efforts in planning our experience, and especially my 51 fellow travelers who made this one of my most memorable trips. We left Chicago as just acquaintances, but returned as close friends. I hope everyone will consider visiting our Jewish Homeland sometime in the future. Our Congregation will be planning a Family trip for December 2016.
Arnie Goldberg
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B’NAI MITZVAH BIO Rachel Faye Gurin will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Rachel is a 7th grader at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein, IL. Rachel was a camper at Ramah Day Camp in Wheeling, IL for seven summers and just completed her third summer at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Rachel was a member of the basketball team this past year and will be a member of the track team this spring for her third year. She plays clarinet in the school’s band and saxophone in the school’s Jazz Band. Rachel enjoys reading, watching and playing sports, especially watching her Blackhawks, and hanging with friends. Rachel is happy to be sharing her Bat Mitzvah with her twin brother, Eli. She is also happy to be celebrating with her parents, Brian and Natalie Gurin, her older brother, Adam, and her grandparents, Debby and Gary Cortés and Evy and Irv Gurin. Rachel thanks all her aunts, uncles, cousins and other friends and family who have traveled to celebrate with her today. She remembers all those who cannot be with her to celebrate today. Rachel would like to thank Anna Besser, Rabbi Pivo, and Cantor Weisberg, as well as all her Hebrew School teachers, for all they have done to help her reach this day. With much pride and love, Arielle Reinstein will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Arielle is a 7th grade Honor Roll student at Daniel Wright Jr. High School. Arielle has danced for the past nine years, has been a member of “On Your Toes Dance Company” for five years, and played the violin for eight years. She has a genuine love for her friends, family, and life in general. Arielle took her love of dance to a new level by choosing St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital to be the focus of her Mitzvah project. She hosted a benefit at which Arielle and her teammates performed and raised $500, which directly benefitted the children of the St. Jude community. Joining Arielle on her special day are her proud parents, David and Michelle Reinstein, siblings Paige and Harrison, and grandparents Joel and Marilyn Levin and Michael and Debby Reinstein, and special relatives and friends from far and near.
Eli Matthew Gurin will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Eli is a 7th grader at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein, IL. Eli was a camper at Ramah Day Camp in Wheeling, IL for seven summers and just completed his third summer at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Eli’s favorite pastime is playing soccer and has been since he was about 18 months. This past fall was his second year playing on his middle school team. He has played travel soccer for 6 years and would play more if he could. Eli is a member of his middle school basketball team and a member of the track team for the past two years. He has played violin for years and also plays the drums, and other percussion instruments, in his school’s band and Jazz Band. Eli also enjoys reading, playing sports, hanging with friends and family, and doing all he can to make others laugh. Eli is happy to be sharing his Bar Mitzvah with his twin sister, Rachel. He is also happy to be celebrating with his parents, Brian and Natalie Gurin, his older brother, Adam, and his grandparents, Debby and Gary Cortés and Evy and Irv Gurin. Eli thanks all his aunts, uncles, cousins and other friends and family who have traveled to celebrate with him today. He remembers all those who cannot be with him to celebrate today. Eli would like to thank Anna Besser, Rabbi Pivo, and Cantor Weisberg, as well as all his Hebrew School teachers, for all they have done to help him reach this day. Becca Malkin will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Becca is a seventh grade High Honor Roll student at Daniel Wright Junior High school. In her free time, Becca enjoys hanging out with her friends, singing, acting, and performing in musicals. She loves to spend her summer at Lake of The Woods overnight camp, and can’t wait to go back for her fifth summer.
Joining Becca on this special day will be her parents, Lisa and Gary Malkin, and her sister Abbie. Her proud grandparents Fran and Howard Malkin and Allan Schwab will also be sharing in the celebration. Becca would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, and all of her Hebrew School Teachers for all their support, guidance, and encouragement. A special thanks to Natalie Gurin, for all her guidance in preparing for this special day.
Arielle and her family would like to thank Hazzan Weisberg and Andrea Dickson for all of their kindness and dedication in helping Arielle prepare for her special day. Much thanks as well to Rabbi Pivo, Rabbi Lifshitz, Anna Besser, and all of Arielle’s teachers in guiding and instructing Arielle over the years in preparation for this important milestone.
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SOCIAL ACTION Especially now, please watch your weekly emails closely for special projects we will be participating in to help the food shelters, the homeless, and all those less fortunate with clothing and food drives. January 4 - 3:30 pm (Sunday) Bingo at Friend Center – Click Here for Flyer January 9 – 7:30 pm (Shabbat Evening) Shabbat Services and Disability Awareness Speaker, Renee Klass. Click Here for Flyer January 11 - New Time: 1:30 pm (Sunday) Bring Your Dogs to Visit the Elderly at Alden of Long Grove. Click Here for Flyer. The Social Action Committee meets on the last Monday of each month. Please join us. For further information on any of the above, please contact Scott Eisner at scott.eisner1@gmail.com .
ISRAEL COMMITTEE AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE March 1 – 3, 2014
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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HESED COMMITTEE
An Important Announcement Join fellow members of Beth Judea in our Nation’s Capitol for three of the most important days affecting Israel’s future.
For more information about Beth Judea’s delegation, or to register for the AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE contact AIPAC’s Chicago Area Director, Eli Wald at 312-253-8994 or ewald@aipac.org
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a knowledgeable individual. We have a group of congregants who have been trained or are professionals who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We are also thinking about starting some support groups. We would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call Rabbi Pivo.
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FOCUS ON FAMILY EVENTS
MITZVAH CLUB PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGES NINE AND YOUNGER Dozens of families with young children are coming together to teach the important lesson of helping others through mitzvot. As a group, the families are volunteering six times this year for a variety of non-profits across Chicagoland. All activities are geared toward ages nine and younger. Children will receive a “Mitzvah Club” card. Please Watch Your Weekly Emails for Future Upcoming Events
Congregation Beth Judea January 2015 Family Events All Focus on Families events are open to the community and are free of charge (unless otherwise noted). For more details & to RSVP for all programs, contact the synagogue office at 847-634-0777 or visit www.bethjudea.org Jan. 11
Jan. 15
Jan. 17
10:30 am – Gan Shalom – Click Here for Full Details
Gan Shalom is a monthly pre-kindergarten program focusing on Jewish holidays, heroes, and mitzvot for children age 5 and under accompanied by an adult. This month’s theme: “Moo, Baa, Woof: Treating Animals with Kindness” Cost: $5 per session. Each class includes art, stories, music, and snack. Registration by Jan. 5. For more info, please contact Anna Besser at 847-634-8380/abesser@bethjudea.org
2:00 pm – Challah Chaverim
Join us for challah making, story time with Rabbi Pivo, and a Shabbat song session. Registration is required by Jan. 10.
6:30 pm Magical Havdalah with a special presentation of
“Magic by Randy”
After Havdalah and a craft project, “Magic by Randy” returns this year to amaze and entertain us with his fantastically fun, funny, and magical show. Please RSVP by Jan. 9. Cost: MEMBERS $5 per family & NON-MEMBERS $10 per family with advance registration ( Please add $5 if paying at the door) Click Here for Detailed Flyer Every Shabbat Sat. Morning, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Gan Shabbat Gan Shabbat is a Shabbat service specially designed for children ages nine and under along with their families. After Gan Shabbat, participants are welcome at the main service and the community Kiddush. For more information about family programming, please contact the synagogue office at info@bethjudea.org Click Here to Download the January 2014 Flyer
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EDUCATION SCHOOL CANCELLATION INFORMATION As we enter the winter season, it is important for you to know how we will inform you in regard to school closings. We are part of the Emergency Closing Center, so when we do close school, information will be available on www.emergencyclosings.com; Congregation Beth Judea will be part of the list. If no school is listed, you can search for Congregation Beth Judea. EMAIL: An email will be sent out to all families as soon as the decision is made. TV: Channel 2 (CBS), Channel 5 (NBC), Channel 7 (ABC), Channel 9 (WGN), Fox News Chicago and CLTV (Chicagoland's Television) RADIO: WGN Radio - News/Talk 720 and WBBM News radio 780 PHONE: You can call 847-238-1234 and get information about the closings as well. (Please make sure to enter the synagogue's main phone number, 847-634-0777, to get Beth Judea's information) PUBLIC SCHOOLS: On weekdays, if public schools (Dist. #102 & 96) are closed, there will be no Religious school classes in the afternoon.
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS: Kindergarten & First Grade Family Program Coming up on Sunday, January 18th at 10:30 am, Kindergarten & First Grade Parents are invited for a special program called, This Is My House. The program will consist of parallel student & parent sessions dealing with the importance Welcoming Guests. Please RSVP to Lynne at schooloffice@bethjudea.org. Parent Teacher Conferences Religious School Report cards will be sent out in mid-January. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be done as phone conferences from Sunday, January 11th through Sunday, January 25th. Conferences are for KINDERGARTEN through DALET students only. If you are interested in setting up a conference, please call or email me to reserve a date and time slot between 7:00-8:30 pm. Conferences will be set up in 15 minute intervals (7:00, 7:15, 7:30 pm, etc.). SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER: January: Saturday 1/3 NO Gimel Shabbat – Winter Break Sunday 1/4 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Tuesday 1/6 Religious School Classes resume Saturday 1/10 Gimel Shabbat Resumes Sunday 1/11 Dalet Family Program Monday 1/12 Beyachad Classes resume Sunday 1/18 K & 1st Grade Family Program Heh Field Trip – Holocaust Museum (return around 1:30 pm) Monday 1/19 No Beyachad classes Saturday 1/24 Gimel Luncheon 12-1 pm
February: Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Saturday
2/1 2/6 2/14 2/15 2/16 2/21
Men’s Club World Wide Wrap K – 2nd Grade Shabbat Dinner No Gimel Shabbat NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL No Beyachad classes Dalet leading Shabbat Services in Main Sanctuary
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YOUTH WHAT’S UP IN THE WORLD OF OUR YOUTH Special sneak peeks for 2nd, 5th, and 8th graders of the 2015 youth program!!! CALLING ALL 2ND GRADERS!!! Second graders are now eligible to join Kadinkers. You can join Kadinkers for the second half of your second grade year for only $10!!! CALLING ALL 5TH GRADERS!!! Fifth graders are now eligible to join Kadima. You can join Kadima for the second half of your 5th grade years for only $20 (if you were already a member of Kadinkers, you are automatically now a member of Kadima and you do not need to pay any additional dues)! CALLING ALL 8TH GRADERS!!! 8th Graders are now eligible to join USY. Eighth graders may join USY for the second half of their 8th grade year for only $40 (If you were already a member of Kadima you are now automatically a USYer and you do not need to pay any additional dues)! Be on the lookout for a special event for youth of all ages on the evening of our Purim Masquerade Ball!!! A night out for the kids and a night out for the parents… What could be better? KADINKERS (2nd-4th grade) Our Kadinkers group will be kicking off the year in style with a day off bowling trip on MLK day. We are now including 2nd graders for the rest of the year. We are excited for some great programming in the year ahead. KADIMA (5th-7th grade) This past month, 25 Kadimaniks went to the Persltein Resort at Camp Chi. It was an incredible trip filled with ruach, prayer, studying, eating, fun, and, of course, an epic trip to the Kalehari indoor water park. We are excited that so many of our 8th graders will attend the Ta’am Yisrael trip and can’t wait for them to get back to continue more programming as full fledge members of USY. The 5th-7th graders will be having a MLK day off trip in January with an awesome trip to a bowling alley. Kadima board applications are already in your email for all interested 6th and 7th graders! The Kadima Board will be announced in January.
USY (BJUSY) (8th-12th grade) We are excited to welcome all of our enthusiastic 8th graders to the ranks of USY. We have so much planned for you and our year really kicks off in style with Whirlyball on January 6th. Our high school group in general has been incredibly busy. In the past month or so we have attended a CHUSYfest weekend convention and sent four delegates to the USY International Convention in Atlanta!! Be on the lookout for information on our upcoming Midwinter convention and Weekend of Greatness which includes 2 to 3 fantastic days in the Wisconsin Dells!!! Remember you can always stay up to date with all things BJUSY throughout the entire year by visiting our new and improved website, www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com and you can sign up for membership by going to http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth. B’Shalom, Marc Sender - Youth Director Congregation Beth Judea - 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 Office: (847)-634-0777 ext. 114 Cell: (847)-334-8639 Email: YouthDirector@bethjudea.org Website: www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com Sign up for membership at http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! Please consider making a donation to the Youth Fund or Rachel Hirshman Fund to help USYers go to regional programs and Israel.
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YOUTH Special note about the recent Kadima Konvention This past weekend, BJUSY Kadima participated in the CHUSY Regional Kadima Konvention and 8th Grade Shabbaton. BJUSY had 25 representatives, along with 3 staff members and 2 USYers. The weekend was themed The Lego Movie: Everything is Awesome. We rode the bus from the Wegener JCC all the way to Camp Chi’s Perlstein Resort in Lake Delton. Throughout the weekend, we played many different games and had lots of activities. We played British Haganah, had a Mini Maccabiah, and went on a scavenger hunt in order to build the best pair of pants out of Lego’s! Saturday night, we spent the night at the Kalahari. Everyone had an amazing weekend, and all of the Kadimaniks are excited for the rest of the year at BJUSY!
Sarah Heiger 2014-2015 CHUSY Social Action/Tikun Olam Vice President
CHUSYfest TENTATIVE UPCOMING SCHEDULE JANUARY January 5 January 6 January 8 January 10 January 11 January 13 January 19 January 20 January 26 January 27 January 31
Kadima Konvention
FEBRUARY February 2 February 3 February 4 Feb. 8-16 February 9 February 10 Feb. 13-16 February 22 February 23 February 24 February 28 February 28
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BJUSY Basketball BJUSY Whirlybird BJUSY Board Meeting Event BJUSY Basketball NO BJUSY – Finals MLK Day Off BJUSY Lounge Night BJUSY Basketball BJUSY Board BJUSY Summer Olaf Teen Minyan
BJUSY Basketball BJUSY Challah & Havdallah Regional Lounge Night Ta’am Yisreal: A Taste of Israel 8th Grade Israel Experience BJUSY Basketball BJUSY Board Meeting Midwinter/WOG BJUSY attends Men’s Club Youth of the Year Dinner BJUSY Basketball BJUSY Purim/Bake Hamantashen BJUSY Teen Minion Minyan BJUSY Purim Carnival Setup
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ADULT EDUCATION WEEKLY CLASSES These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes unless specifically noted.
ADULT EDUCATION AT CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA. Congregation Beth Judea offers a variety of meaningful Jewish learning opportunities through classes, lectures, and informal sessions on Jewish Law, Torah, prayer, and other topics of interest that will intrigue and inspire you. All classes (unless otherwise noted) are held at Congregation Beth Judea. You can view all our upcoming classes on our website; however, schedules are subject to change so please check our home page for updates.
“When I pray, I speak to God; When I study, God speaks to me.” - Rabbi Louis Finkelstein
Interpretive Minyan in the Library Service Leader: Norm Kurtz You are invited to join the Interpretive Minyan in the Library the first and third Shabbat of every month. Our growing minyan is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. Our minyan is friendly and welcoming to all. Join us for prayer/discussion/learning and stay for Kiddush/lunch after services. We meet in the synagogue library on the second floor from 10:30 until 11:45. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat shalom, Norm Kurtz EVENT
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Adult Education
Anna Besser
abesser@bethjudea.org
Hebrew School
Anna Besser
abesser@bethjudea.org
Community Jewish High School
Anna Besser
abesser@bethjudea.org
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Talmud & Jewish Life: Grappling with Life, Law, and Innovation Sunday mornings at 8 am Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge is required and texts will be provided. We are working our way through the fascinating array of topics in the Tractate Ketubot (Marriage Contracts). Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for this class) Caffeine for the Soul: Morning Torah Study
RESUMES ON FEBRUARY 2 – MARCH 23, 2015 Tuesday mornings after minyan (8:10 – 8:30 am) Linger after morning minyan for a light breakfast and a bit of Torah, as we spend a few minutes together looking at the weekly parshah with Rabbi Pivo. Judaism 201: `What’s Bugging Rashi?’ (Rabbi Pivo) Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm begins Nov. 4, 2014 -May For nearly a thousand years, Jews have understood the Torah through the eyes of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, or Rashi. His commentary has been the indispensable source for beginners and expert students alike to understand Torah. Rashi’s brief, clear comments are the best starting point for an in-depth study of our most vital texts. The course is open to all but with advanced students in mind; we will use the Hebrew text as much as possible. Kohelet & Song of Songs Sweet Taste of Torah Wednesday evenings at 8 pm For thousands of years, Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again. Parsha Perspectives Thursday evenings after minyan (7:45—8:00 pm) Do you have 10 minutes to spare? It only takes 10 minutes to get started on a lifelong journey. Spend each Thursday after Minyan learning about the upcoming Parsha with Rabbi Pivo, and before you know it you'll have completed hours of Torah study. Parsha of the Week Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study Shabbat morning at 9 am Join a study/discussion of the week’s parsha. We will discuss questions raised by the participants.
EDUCATION SERIES To register for classes or to find out more information about the Adult Education programs, contact Anna Besser at (847) 634-0777 or at abesser@bethjudea.org
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ADULT EDUCATION 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 January & February 2015 Hebrew Literacy II CO-SPONSORED by MEN’S CLUB
Taught by Norm Kurtz & Eric Yegelwel
Tuesday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Dates: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $36 for series Don't miss this opportunity to learn core prayers! For those who have taken Hebrew Literacy I and want to continue learning, then this is for you! This 7-week class will focus on teaching the prayers from the Saturday morning service while incorporating parts of the Understanding Prayer curriculum at the same time.
Hebrew 101 Taught by Lee Goldberg
Monday evenings; 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Dates: Jan. 12, 19, Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 9, 16, 23
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $36 for series In this mini-course, we will focus on familiarity of the Hebrew letters and vowels, blending sounds and reading. The course is open to all, including our Adult B’nei Mitzvah students.
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; 11:00 am WINTER SESSION: Jan. 18, 25, Feb.1, 8
Sweet Taste of Torah: Kohelet & Song of Songs Taught by Orin Rotman
Wednesday evenings at 8 pm For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. We are starting Kohelet and Song of Songs. Join us each week as we read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.
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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 January & February 2015
BIBLE DRAMA FILM SERIES Join us as we present a series of films that focus on stories from the Torah. Each film will begin with dinner/lunch. Following the movie, the clergy will lead a discussion. These movies will entertain and engage you!
Noah
THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 DISCUSSION LEADER: Rabbi Pivo When God decides that mankind has become too sinful and must be wiped off the Earth, he chooses Noah for a great task. Noah must build an ark large enough to hold his wife and family. When the task is completed, Noah and his family witness God's wrath in the form of an apocalyptic flood. LOCATION: Congregation Beth Judea TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 pm * Dinner included COST: MEMBER $25 for series; $10 for single ticket & dinner NON-MEMBER $36 for series; $13 for single ticket & dinner
Lunch & Learn: ‘A La Carte’ (a bag of lunch, current events and Jewish ethics) Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Bring your lunch and join Rabbi Pivo for a discussion of current events and Jewish ethics in the modern world. We’ll talk about a little bit of this and a little bit of that as we look at what’s happening in and around the Jewish world. Monday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Dates: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 LOCATION: Sunset Foods 2nd Floor Conference Room (corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic) Bring Your Own Lunch
TAP the Torah:
Taught by Orin Rotman
Sponsored by Men’s Club Join us on or a lively Torah study, a while we down some beer at The Continental Restaurant. COST: $5 donation Feb. 19, 2015
The Continental Restaurant (788 S Buffalo Grove Rd BG)
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SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
Where every woman’s voice is heard
THE PARIS ARCHITECT by Charles Balfour
In 1942 Paris, a gifted architect accepts a commission that will bring him a great deal of money and maybe get him killed. He must design a hiding place for Jews that even the most determined German officer won’t find....
Book Discussion will be on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm At Brenda Levin’s Home Please RSVP to brendaclevin@yahoo.com This event is open to everyone Download Flyer
SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah) The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder plates, Hanukkah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games, teacher gifts, and nonreligious gift items. The shop carries Gary Rosenthal, Nambe, and a large number of items imported directly from Israel. The shop also carries special seasonal items and gift baskets. In addition, you can special order about anything you may want. Stop by when the shop is open: Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesdays when Religious School is in session and by appointment. Karen Nagel is the Gift Shop Manager. The Gift Shop has lots of new merchandise, including great High Holiday and other holiday gift items, as well as Bat/Bat Mitzvah and wedding gift items. Check out Sisterhood’s own L'CHAIM TOO! Cookbook, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion. MC, VISA. and Discover accepted
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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 January 31, 2015 COUPON
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SISTERHOOD SOURCE Sisterhood Update - January 2015
Sisterhood had a very successful Chanukah bazaar, and we thank Karen Nagel, Ann Lerman, and their wonderful committee for their hard work and dedication. A number of attendees commented on how beautifully the room was set up and how lovely the merchandise was.. Our 12/9/14 Chanukah party was fun and well-attended. Many thanks to Brenda Levin for providing lovely decorations, delicious treats, and a delightful "Pass the Presents to the Right and Left" Chanukah game. Thank you to all who participated and to all who helped with set-up and clean-up. The next Book Club discussion will be on Thursday, 1/15/15 at 7:00 PM at the home of Brenda Levin. The selection is THE PARIS ARCHITECT by Charles Balfour. Please RSVP to Brenda at brendaclevin@yahoo.com. This event is open to everyone. We have an upcoming Judaic Arts Program, Monday, 1/19/15, at which we will be sewing matzo covers. Kitty Hoffman has shown us the beautiful sample she made, and this project should yield wonderful additions to our seder tables. Please join us for a delightful evening of creativity and sociability. If you would like to learn to play mah jongg, now is your chance! We are meeting at Sunset Foods Mezzanine, 4190 Route 84, Long Grove, for four weeks, 9:30 AM -11:30 AM, on 1/18, 1/25, 2/1 and 2/8 for $25. Please bring the 2014 card available for purchase at Shelly's Hallmark in Northbrook or order on line at nationalmahjonggleague.org. For more information and to sign up, please contact Renee Kaplan at reneekaplan5@gmail.com. This event is open to all synagogue women. A hearty Mazel Tov to the Pivo family on the occasion of Zachary's Bar Mitzvah. May this be one of many wonderful milestones in his life, and may he go from strength to strength! Mazel Tov to Ron Friedman who will be honored as our Beth Judea Men's Club's Man of the Year at our region's Man/Youth of the Year Dinner in February 2015, to Larry Bender who will be honored a the same dinner as Beth Judea's Men’s Club Youth of the Year, and to Sandy Victor who will be honored as our Men's Club's Ma-asim Tovim Award winner at the July 2015 Federation of Jewish Men's Club convention in Miami. Also Mazel tov to the Hebrew literacy graduates. Many thanks to all who do so much for our congregation and our community, and may you, too, go from strength to strength.
- Merle Rumack, Secretary
MAH JONGG – COMING IN JANUARY – Flyer If you have ever wanted to learn to play Mah Jongg, then here’s your chance!! Dates: Jan. 18, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8 January 15 January 19
Let’s play Mahj!! Have you always wanted to play MAH JONGG but never knew how?? Well, we can teach you in a fun, relaxing setting in no time at all!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday Monday
“Where every woman’s voice is heard”
Sisterhood Book Club Judaic Arts Program – “Make Matzah Cover”
Sunset Foods Mezzanine 4190 Route 83, Long Grove 9:30 – 11:30 am 4 weeks for $25….such a deal!! January 18, 25; February 1, 8
Please bring the 2014 card available for purchase at Shelly’s Hallmark in Northbrook or order online at nationalmahjonggleague.org For more information and to sign up contact Renee Kaplan at reneekaplan5@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE: February 21, 2015 – Nosh A Night!
SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISERS Torah Pin Fund All Occasion Cards Entertainment Books
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L’Chaim Cookbook (click here for your free recipe)
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MEN’S CLUB The New Year marks the beginning of a new season of exciting Men’s Club programs and events. Last month we announced that our Men's Club Man of the Year is Ron Friedman. This month we are happy to announce that Larry Bender has been chosen as our 2015 Men's Club Youth of the Year. Larry is a student at Chicagoland Jewish High School. He has served in leadership roles at both the local and national levels. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors at Congregation Beth Judea and is the youngest person to have served in this position. The Midwest Region Man of the Year/Youth of the Year Dinner will be held on Sunday February 22, 2015 at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah in Wilmette, IL from 5 PM until 8 PM. You can show your support for each honoree by purchasing an advertisement in the ad book for the program. If you would like to attend the celebration dinner to honor Ron and Larry, please make a reservation. Please see the link to instructions for purchasing an ad or making a reservation at the end of this article. A signature program of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs is scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2015. The World Wide Wrap focuses on a Jewish ritual that spans the ages and generations. We bind up, engage and learn about the unique Jewish ritual of putting on tefillin. The program begins at 8:30 PM and is led by Norm Kurtz and Orin Rotman. Last month the Hebrew Literacy class graduated one of its largest classes in recent memory. Eleven students took the 12-week course designed to teach adults to quickly develop a proficiency in reading prayer book Hebrew. The goal of the class was geared towards the traditional Friday night service. The graduates worked very hard to achieve this goal. On Friday December 12, 2014 the students help lead Friday night services. It was a wonderful evening, and the students performed exceptionally well. Yasher Koach to all of the students! On February 7 -8, 2015 Men’s Club has planned a post Shabbat retreat at the Geneva Ridge Resort in Lake Geneva, WI. There will be lots of camaraderie and fun with learning, fitness, and ritual activities planned. Three complete meals including dinner, breakfast and lunch (dairy/pareve) are included. A hospitality suite with snacks and beverages of all types will be available. Interest in the retreat has been great, and as of this writing almost twenty men have signed up. The absolute last day to sign up is January 2, 2015. If you want to attend please call either Ron Friedman or Norm Kurtz NOW! One of the most important things Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club participates in is volunteering at the Lieberman Center Home in Skokie every fourth Shabbat morning. Men’s Club members ( as well as any one else interested in helping others) assist the residents to and from services and assist as needed during the Shabbat service. This is a very rewarding experience. The program began in 2008. Four clubs from the Midwest region rotate attendance for this program. Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club is scheduled to assist at Shabbat morning services on January 24 at the Lieberman Home. We ask that you arrive by 9:30 AM. Please contact Jerry Sakol or Ron Friedman if you plan to attend or have any questions. Men’s Club wishes you and your family a healthy and happy 2015! Eric Yegelwel
Upcoming Events
FJMC Man/Youth of the Year Dates and Deadlines
Friday January 2 RETREAT RSVP DUE Shabbat January 24 The Lieberman Sunday February 1 World Wide Wrap Saturday February 7-8 Men’s Club Retreat
Monday Monday Sunday Sunday
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Dinner Early Discount Ends ($36/pp) Ad Book Deadline Dinner Ticket Sales End ($45/pp) FJMC Man/Youth of the Year Dinner
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Man of the Year/ Youth of the Year 2015 Dinner Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club Honoring
Ron Friedman and Larry Bender Sunday, February 22, 2015 @ 5:00 pm – 8 pm Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette, Illinois Join us as we recognize Ron Friedman as the Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club, 2015 Man of the Year and Larry Bender as Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club 2015 Youth of the Year Dinner reservations and display ad placements saluting Ron Friedman and Larry Bender will only be processed online.
For display ad and dinner registrations: http://www.midwestregionfjmc.org/event-registration Questions/Concerns: Contact Eric Yegelwel at 847 808-0047 before 8 pm.or email ejwhy@aol.com No communications over Shabbat, please! DINNER RESERVATIONS Price is $36/person if purchased by Feb. 2, 2015. After Feb. 2, purchase price is $45/person
RON FRIEDMAN Ron Friedman is Congregation Beth Judea’s 2015 Men’s Club Man of the Year. He is has been married for forty-five years to his beautiful, wonderful, and understanding wife Jean. Ron is the proud father of four daughters and one granddaughter. He is happily retired after a long commercial banking career. Ron now spends his free time reading, working out, summer gardening, and completing “honey do” chores. Before moving to Buffalo Grove from Skokie in 1987, he served 8.5 years on District 68 School Board, including one term as Board President. Ron and Jean joined Congregation Beth Judea 26 years ago.. Ron currently serves on the synagogue Finance Committee. Recently he has become more active in the Men’s Club. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Men’s Club and is instrumental in coordinating Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club participation in assisting the residents at the Lieberman Center on Shabbat. Ron has found his experience with Men’s Club to be immensely enriching due to the “menschlichkeit” generated by a truly wonderful group of men. He would like to give a special shout out to those in the group (who modestly prefer anonymity) whose leadership and traits of charity, spirituality, and morality have been inspirations for him to emulate. Ron is both honored and humbled to have been chosen for this award and hopes he can live up to the high standards set by his predecessors. LARRY BENDER Larry Bender is Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club 2015 Youth of the Year. Larry is currently a senior at Chicagoland Jewish High School. He has been very active in Beth Judea’s award winning USY chapter serving as co-editor of the Chapter newsletter and Vice President of Communications. More recently, Larry has assumed regional leadership roles as co-chair of the Fall USY Convention and Regional Vice President of Communications. He has also participated in USY on Wheels Mission Mitzvah and the USY Pilgrimage to Israel. In addition to USY activities, Larry has been a strong supporter and advocate for Israel. He is active in StandWithUs having worked with them as a teen intern. He has attended both the 2013 AIPAC High School Summit held in Washington, D.C. in 2013 and the AIPAC Policy Conference also held in Washington, D.C. in 2014. Sports are Larry’s other passion. He has played for both the baseball and the bowling teams for Chicagoland Jewish High School for the past three years. He has also worked as a baseball umpire for several years. He was selected to receive the Best Umpire Award in 2009. Currently, Larry is the youngest member to have ever served on the Congregation Beth Judea Board of Directors. He is a member of the Education, Ritual, Membership and Israel committees. After graduation, Larry plans to spend a year is Israel attending NATIV which will provide him a unique opportunity to continue his journey to becoming an adult Conservative Jewish leader of tomorrow.
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MEN’S CLUB World Wide Wrap XV Sunday, February 1, 2015 “We're in it for the Tie!” Tzedakkah Fund A signature program of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs is scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2015. The World Wide Wrap focuses on a Jewish ritual that spans the ages and generations. We bind up, engage and learn about the unique Jewish ritual of putting on tefillin. The program begins at 8:30 PM and is led by Norm Kurtz and Orin Rotman.
MEN’S CLUB RETREAT
The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to: Keshet Chai Lifeline Shalva We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakkah fund administered by Men's Club.
Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club Hebrew Literacy 1 Graduates 2014
Sign Up Now – Reservation and Payment Deadline Has been extended until January 2
DOWNLOAD THE MC RETREAT FLYER
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services. We need volunteers for January 24th.
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.
Back Row (right to left): Gayle Pervos, Diane Ganden, Jerry Sakol (instructor), Susan Weitzman Goldwasser, Robert Muise, Karri Spiegel, Eric Yegelwel (instructor) Front Row (right to left): Nancy Litwin, Beth Rose, Debbie K. Dubin and Barbara Cohen. Not pictured: Steve Perlis, Craig Cohn
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LIFE IN ISRAEL – THE GOODMAN’S BLOG Howie and Suzanne Goodman were valued members at Beth Judea until they decided to make aliyah in 2009. The Goodmans have agreed to provide us with a blog on their experiences as new olim in Israel. Though we continue to miss the Goodmans, we can all look forward to reading about their adventures in Israel through the blog. In this issue, they give us an update on the wounding of “Aron,” their latest tiyul (day trip), and the Hula Valley. “We feel it is important to follow up on our last newsletter about the grandson of our Rabbi Emeritus who was seriously wounded near the Egyptian Border”...Click here to share their experience.
SHALVA “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.
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WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records.
We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved. If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below:
Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack
Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.
Hesed (Caring) Committee Congregation Beth Judea Hesed (Caring) Committee Please complete the following form to notify the committee of a person who is ill, hospitalized or in a rehabilitation facility,
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Location ______________________________________________________________________________
Contact person/phone number: ____________________________________________________________ Your name: ___________________________________________________________________________
â–Ą Please contact this person â–Ą Please ask the clergy to contact this person Please return this card to the office before or after Shabbat. You may also fax the information to (847) 634-8055, call the Rabbi or contact our committee chairs,
Wendy Wunsch
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Evan Rumack (847) 253-4130 evanbr1@comcast.net
Beth Judea Office (847) 634-0777 info@bethjudea.org
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BIRTHDAYS We wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: January 1
Rabbi Jeff Pivo
January 2
Gary Krugel Cheryl Levine
January 3
Brian Cutler Leslie Klassman Jonathan Lippman Alan Marcus Ethel Schwerdlin
January 10
Bobbie Babbitt Russell Barnett Michael Bauer Allen Harris Stacey Resnik Michael Sturt
January 11
Helen Brin Robert Weissman
January 12
Nicole Colen Celia Geiger Pamela Kaufman Judy Solomon
January 20
Terri Behn Leonard Moskowitz Chuck Walcer
January 22
Erin Drazin William Kramer Gloria Secler Bonnie Sender Richard Ward
January 23
Alan Friedlander
January 25
Joan Rosemarin
January 26
Darlene Bikshorn Neal Ford Edward Hockfield Darlene Tominberg
January 28
Audrey Block Jeffrey Gluskin Andrea Heiger Eli Seltzer Marlon Suskin Audrey Weisberg
January 4
Barry Bikshorn Lauri Rosenbloom Gary Watts
January 5
Judith Atlas Diane Shultz
January 13
Alan Gould Debbi Green
January 6
Steven Kaufman Robert Lipka Michael Shultz Robert Spiro
January 14
Cathy Feiger
January 16
Robert Atlas Adam Citron Helaine Katz-Ratskoff Jason Neiman
January 17
Hadrian Markowitz
January 29
January 18
Steve Fischoff Stella Greener Kathryn Harris Linda Kramer Josh Weisberg
Cheryl Kersky Marc Zeidman
January 30
Jerrold Behn Mari Moskowitz Sheldon Rubin
Barbara Stern
January 31
Kandy Ginsburg Marlene Gothelf Randy Polonsky
January 7
Rosita Rothenberg
January 8
Cynthia Andreoli Michele Greenberg Howard Levy Renee Lustig Alan Steiner Sanford White
January 9
Renee Brown Patricia Hermann Matt Veronie
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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.
ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy ANNIVERSARY to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: Brian and Elizabeth Dichter Morris and Harriette Elisco Richard and Suzanne Reingold
January 18
David and Suzanne Waitz
January 23
Marc and Marlyn Spivak
January 7
Michael and Susan Mangurten
January 28
Yosef and Leslie Dahan
January 12
Dave and Marilyn Rebnord
January 31
Stephen and Barbara Katz
January 6
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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January Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
January 2
Margaret Atlas Robert Allan Brown Abe Cohen Ida Glickman Stephanie Lustig * Gertrude Trudy Paley Sherwin Rosenfeld * Mabelle Schero Faye Singer * Leona Wolf *
Fannie Barasch Elizabeth Buff Sheri Cooper Jeri Ann Goldman Bruce Minnick Lewis Pervosky Ruth Rotman Rose Schwartz * Harriet Sumner *
Violet Barrier * Robert Buhai Samuel Dicker Samuel Kanter * Sophie Moment Maury Platt * Theodore Sakol * Ilse Sender * Louis Vicker *
Richard Brown Samuel Chiet * Martin Garson * Irwin Lipka Dora Moss Jack Rizman * Gertrude Salzenstein Samuel Silver Bernard Weisel *
January 9
Irving Babbitt Samuel Cooper * Lillian Goroff Shirley Kriegler * Fannie Orloff Morris Sherman * Larry Silver * June Walcer *
Erwin Berenson Alfred Feiger Lorin Greenberg Michael Linderman * Jane Reisberg Harvey Shiffman * Celia Spivak * Shirley Wolf *
Daniel Brown Carol Feldman * Joseph Kolner * Seymour Nagel Michael Schwartz Tillie Shore Sylvia Travis *
Sam Chibnik Jane Friedland * Sol Kravitz * Louis Newman * Bessie Shavitz * Geraldine Shovers Rickey Turovitz
January 16
Harriet Ament Irving Coady * Bernice Gross * Ruth Kurtz * Philip Meltzer * Ida Polansky Irene Sandler * Evelyn Weisel *
Dorothy Aronoff Mark Fine Hannah Hockfield * Irving Levy * Herman Morgenstein * Dave Resnick * Milton Silverstein *
Lauri Bauer Andrea Gordon Herbert Kahn Ann Linderman * Fred Moskowitz Joseph Rosenfeld * Robert Silverstone
Merle Bauer Jerald Phillip Granoff Seymour Klein * Arlen Litwin Janice Pivo Berel Sales * Morris Weiner *
January 23
Walter Berkley * Alexander Davis * Janette Friedman Gertrude Manewith Ernest Poll Bernice Rothenberg * Hilda Tominberg *
Sandy Caplan * Herman Feldman * Miles Klein * Louis Margolis Darrell Pollack * William Rubenstein *
Adele Chubin Harry Fleiss Oscar Krawitz Leonard Meltzer Irene Ramras Harvey Schmall
Bella Cohen * William Frankel * Louis Lifshitz * Gain Nedoss Shirley Rose Gertrude Schoeneman *
January 30
Bruce Abrams Marion Bordon Samuel Goldman * Robert Isenberg Annette Kessler * Sheila Moskowitz Ida Pollack Dora Stein *
Anna Berkovitz * Abe Cooper * Era Greiman * Hyman Karafin Herbert Levine * June Pearlman * Melvin Reback Ethan Noah Sulkin
Roselin Berman Aubrey Dembo Charlotte Herstein Irv Kaufman Ethan Levitan * Mandel Perl * Shirley Schechtman
Gerald Bernstein Charles Frank Rose Howard Estelle Kerstein Alex Lustig * Margaret Pinkus * Helen Schwartz *
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February Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS February 6
David Appel Morris Damsky Pearl Fleiss Stuart Julis Jacob Rizman * Rose Secler * Jack Leonard Weitzman
Alfred Braun * Mitch Davis * Selma Greengard Rachel Levin David Rosenfeld * Morris Spiegel *
Diane Brown * Jamie Sara Fabian Lena Grossman Arthur Marc Elizabeth Rosenthal * Betty Wasserman
Gregorio Copelovitz Sarah Finkelstein Anna Herstein Adelyn Nixon Sam Rothnagel Clara Weisberg
February 13
Jack Babbitt * Ceil Feldstein Sol Ganelin * Sylvia Katz * Albert Levin Jackie Max * David Polakow * Jerome Schneider * Sidney Simons Artur Westerman *
Irwin Dritz Arthur Fierer Edith Gordon Gary Korn Howard Lorber * Jules Mellow Hymen Polonsky Rose Sher Bernard Stouber
Muriel Epstein * Moe Forman * Shirley Harris Norman Leibold * Sidney Lorber * Solomon Mordoh * Minnette Rothstein George Sherman * Bernard Weisberg
Bertha Feldman * Richard Ganden * Dorothy Hyman Sam Lemsky Natalie Lubesnick Ann Nemser * Mary Alice Ryan Seymour Shub * Inge Weiss
February 20
Dorothy Becker * Becky Cohn Harold Dobrikin * Lillian Freedman Norma Gordon Samantha Keeshin * Joseph Levin Michael Minnen Bernard Resnik Steven Schmeisser * Beatrice Silver * Bertha Watchman
Morris Braverman * Alice Copeland * Aaron Elisco Corrine Gill Sidney Hirsch Rita Kravits Earl Levit Victor Nahum * Dorothy Rose * David Schwartz Rywka Slomowicz Howard Weinert
Mac Brown * Sonia Copelovitz Agnes Ellegant Elizabeth Libby Goldenberg Lene Kagan * Teddy Kray * Monte Levitt * Jacob Petrynek * Max Rosenblatt Hyman Schwartz * Jerome Sohn Florence Zablen *
David Cohen Shirley Davis * Norton Ferber * Benjamin Golyer * Lou Kalisky Harry Krulewich Judith Mazur David Popilsky * Philip Rothstein Joseph Shefsky * Marshall Sylvan Leslie Zucker *
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Maurice Arker * Faina Brudnoy Henry Eisenhammer David Feldheim * Jacob Gordon * Joseph Hockfield * David Marder Sandra Portnoy Phillip Rothenberg Faye Schwartz Rosalind Singer Joyce Victor
Dan Bauer * Clara Charlat * Rose Elisco Frances Friedlander Foster Gould Manny Indes * Abe Orloff Ruby Rashbaum Marcella Rumack * Carl Shapiro * Anne Soll * Jerome Waitz *
Benjamin Berkovitz * Rose Coll Emanuel Fagman Paul Geiger Anna Haberman * Jack Krivitzky * Lev Podkovik June Reback Barbara Sachs * Diane Shapiro * William Steres * Ellin Wener *
Rose Brandt James Corenman Charles Falk * Sherry Gerber * Bernard Hefler Ruth Lifshitz * Barbara Pomerantz Edith Rockwell Vivian Schneider * Max Morris Sheft Frances Stern
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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: Marilyn Ernsteen Marshall Felbein Jeffrey Goldberg Marlene Gothelf Judy Lapofski Lorraine Margolis Marny Schwartz
RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND In Memory of: Samuel Kanter Herb & Kathy Kanter
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of: Rabbi Lifshitz for the meaningful conversion at the mikvah for my granddaughter, Charlotte Rose Peters. Helen Peters
Condolences upon the death of: Abraham Gamer Father of Rabbi Robert Gamer Lynn Clifford Golberg Father of Steve Golberg Morrie Mangurten Father of Michael Mangurten Father of Lori Thalheimer Sylvia Polakow, beloved congregant and Mother of Phyllis Udany Mother of Joel Polakow Grandmother of Brian Udany Grandmother of Marnie Polakow Grandmother of Jason Polakow Bette Segal Mother of Stewart Segal Elsa Spitz Mother of Jeff Spitz Mother of Steve Spitz
Congratulations to: Julie & Eric Marder on the birth of their son, Ryan Drew Marder; and to his proud grandparents: Audrey & Michael Friedland Cindy & Robert Marder and proud great-grandmother Gilda Weinert
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RABBI PIVO’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of: Congregation Beth Judea’s wonderful partnership with the Adult Jewish Education Co-op. Adult Jewish Education Co-op Rabbi Pivo in appreciation of the meaningful conversion at the mikvah for my granddaughter, Charlotte Rose Peters. Helen Peters Rabbi Pivo for his support and comfort to me during this difficult time. Jackie Strauss Rabbi Pivo for making Marissa & Jeremy’s wedding day so beautiful. Martin & Barbara Stern Rabbi Pivo for the wonderful “Lunch & Learn” Series. Evan & Merle Rumack Audrey Taxer
RABBI PIVO’S DISCRETIONARY FUND (continued) In Honor of: Ryan Drew Marder, my new greatgrandson. Gilda Weinert Samuel Epstein on his bar mitzvah. Mazel Tov to Samuel and his parents Jamie & Dustin Epstein. Renee & Wes Brown Rabbi Pivo in honor of our auf-ruf. Alan & Lois Sabol Zachary Pivo on his bar mitzvah. Mazel Tov to Zachary, his parents Rabbi Jeff and Lisa Pivo and to his entire family. Scott Bauer & Family Renee & Wes Brown Cathy & Mitch Feiger Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Myron & Bonnie Glickman Renee & Michael Klass and Family Steven & Betty Kolko The Kovich Family Marty & Sherry Krawitz Rich & Mimi Krieberg Jodi & Steven Levit The Rebnord Family Howard Levy & Susan Rizman Bonnie & Ira Sender Sharon & Michael Shapiro David & Maureen Stolman Rona Wolf Rabbi Pivo for taking care of the Memorial Plaque in memory of Morey Coleman. Rosalyn Coleman In Memory of: Isadore Bikshorn, father of Barry Bikshorn. Dr. Carey & Lori Bacalar Phyllis Shatz, our beloved aunt. The Brandts
Continued next column
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Charles Frank Roberta & Edward Ginsberg
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of: Cantor Weisberg for his helping to conduct Amy & Benji’s wedding. Fred & Susan Rabinowitz Cantor Weisberg in appreciation for the meaningful conversion at the mikvah for my granddaughter, Charlotte Rose Peters. Helen Peters In Honor of: Samuel Epstein on his bar mitzvah. Mazel Tov to Samuel and his parents Jamie & Dustin Epstein. Renee & Wes Brown
SHABBAT DAILY PRAYER BOOK FUND In Honor of: Zach Pivo’s Bar Mitzvah Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt Upon the Yahrzeit of: Sam Chibnik, in loving memory Howard & Deborah Tolsky and Family Elynor Klein Seymour Klein Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt
Mazel Tov to the Feiger Family on Brian & Jaime’s wedding. Andy & Sandy Levitt David & Maureen Stolman Cantor Weisberg in honor of our auf-ruf. Alan & Lois Sabol Ryan Drew Marder, my new great-grandson. Gilda Weinert In Memory of: Warren Elisco, beloved husband of Lesley and father of Marty, Brett, and Jori. Rita & Steven Spitz Rhonda & Jeff Wener Miriam & Richard Krieberg Morrie Mangurten, father of Michael Mangurten and Lori Thalheimer. Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel Joan Miller, with heartfelt condolences to the Waitz Family on the loss of their beloved mother and grandmother. Helaine & Alan Ratskoff and Family Elsa Spitz, with our deepest condolences to Jeff and Steve Spitz and their familieson the loss of your beloved mother. The Elisco Family
CAMP RAMAH FUND In Memory of: Leonard Gordon, beloved father of Jayme Ernsteen. Larry, Jean, Molly, Charlie, and Lauren Appel
EDUCATION FUND In Honor of: Lee & Sheree Arbus on the birth of their new granddaughter. Renee & Michael Klass Cathy & Mitchell Feiger on the marriage of their son. Renee & Michael Klass
Mark & Claudia Travis
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Gene Garlin, our beloved cousin Glenn & Judy Goldstein
Sophie Sherman, my beloved grandmother Eva Rosenberg, my beloved aunt Rose Lettvin, my beloved grandmother Judy Goldstein Philip Rockwell Martin Rockwell George Uhler Roberta & Bill Uhler
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In Memory of: Isadore Bikshorn, father of Barry Bikshorn. Robert & Linda Handler
KIDDUSH FUND In Honor of: Alan Sabol and Lois Shavel on their marriage. Ron Caplan Karri Spiegel on her graduation from Hebrew Literacy Class. Howard & Karri Spiegel
Sylvia Travis Newton Truger, in cherished memory of our beloved father and papa. Aileen & Steven Simons
CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT FUND
In Memory of: Ben Stelzer The Balogh Family
Zachary Pivo on his bar mitzvah. Mazel Tov to Zachary, his parents Rabbi Jeff and Lisa Pivo. Myron & Janet Reicher Eli Shultz upon his bar mitzvah and in loving memory of his beloved uncle, Jeff Shultz, who was always so proud of Eli for his hard work and dedication to his Hebrew studies. Aunt Diane, Max and Hannah
SISTERHOOD FUND In Honor of: Laurie & Stan Rosenbloom on the marriage of their daughter Rebecca to Phil Andreoli. Robin & Gary Stern In Memory of: Isadore Bikshorn, father of Barry Bikshorn. Stan & Lauri Rosenbloom
Warren Elisco, husband of Lesley and father of Marty, Brett and Jori. Don, Arlene, Craig and Marc Singer
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Max Halperin, beloved father and grandfather. The Halperin Family Ida Levin, beloved sister and aunt. The Halperin Family
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TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND In Appreciation of: Lisa Neiman, Anna Besser and Sarit Elran for all of their help with the Aleph Bet dinner. Susan & Marvin Adleman
GENERAL FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Irving H. Babbitt Jeanne S. Babbitt and Family Max Clamage
JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Isadore Bikshorn, father of Barry Bikshorn. Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan, and Elizabeth Fine
Marla Feld Congregation Beth Judea for their hospitality during the High Holidays. Brian Kurtz, Jessica Gold, and Harry Gold-Kurtz In Honor of: Congregation Beth Judea, Wishing you all a happy Chanukah and a very happy New Year. Sylvia & Howard Shore Margaret & Todd Lichtenstein on their 20th anniversary. Shaynee & Michael Lichtenstein (Bubbie & Zaide) In Memory of: Isadore Bikshorn, father of Barry Bikshorn. Elliott & Carla Bankendorf Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Arnie & Lee Goldberg The Kovich Family Warren Elisco, father of our son’s close friends Marty & Kate Elisco. Wendy & Bill Lipsman Bernard Lerner, father of Adam Lerner. Charles & Sarajane Orloff Gloria Magence, sister of Jackie Strauss. Audrey Taxer
Marilyn Levit Steven & Jodi Levit MEN’S CLUB FUND In Honor of: Eric Yegelwel and Jerry Sakol – yasher koach from your students. Fall 2014 Hebrew Literacy I Class
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Erwin Berenson, in memory of our dear uncle. Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan, and Elizabeth Fine Jerry Berenson, in loving memory. Sarah Singer, in loving memory Mitch Berenson
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Ruth Kurtz Norm & Joan Kurtz and Family ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND In Appreciation of: The Beth Judea’s Congregants’ care and concern for us during this very challenging year. Linda & Albert Stark
In Memory of: Warren Elisco, with our deepest sympathy. Renee & Michael Klass and Family Isadore Bikshorn, beloved husband, father and grandfather. Renee & Michael Klass and Family
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Zachary Pivo on his bar mitzvah. Mazel Tov to Zachary, his parents Rabbi Jeff and Lisa Pivo and to his entire family. The Balogh Family
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND
Upon the Yahrzeit of: June Walcer Chuck Walcer
Bruce J. Minnick Janice & Craig Minnick and Family RACHEL HIRSHMAN MEMORIAL FUND
Jackie Pollard Ellyn & Layne Pollard Bette Segal, mother of Stewart Segal Jenna Pearson Eva Thalheimer
In Honor of: Audrey & Michael Friedland on the birth of their new grandson, Ryan Drew Marder. The Vinikoor Family
continued In Memory of: Isadore Bikshorn, beloved father and grandfather. Manny & Lisa Ribot
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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 Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m. Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m. Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
Candle Lighting Times Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
January 2 ........................................................ 4:02 p.m. January 9 ......................................................... 4:20 p.m. January 16 ....................................................... 4:28 p.m. January 23 ....................................................... 4:37 p.m. January 30 ....................................................... 4:46 p.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan: Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has hallowed us through His Commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.