The Word - November 2020 by Lisa Neiman

Welcome to our New Members! New Member Shabbat November 6, 2020

Sisterhood Zentangle Event November 16 November 4

Happy Thanksgiving November 26, 2020

! ַ‫חַ ג הַ הוֹדָ יָה שָ מֵ ח‬

Virtual Interfaith Community Celebration November 22, 2020 7:00pm

CBJ: building community while socially distant

5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047 Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org

Rabbi Morris Zimbalist

Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz

Hazzan Emeritus Lisa Neiman Roger Weisberg Executive Director

Anna Besser Education Director

Happy Thanksgiving

Dana Goldstein CBJ President

From the entire staff and leadership of Congregation Beth Judea:

Marc Sender Youth Director

In This Issue Calendar President’s Message Mission Statement Welcome New Members New Member Shabbat ScholarStream Never Forget College Connections Project Linus Volunteers Needed!! Upcoming Events Hesed Committee B’nai Mitzvah Bios Young Families Events Ways & Means Religious Education Adult Education The Word - November 2020

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Sisterhood Sisterhood Book Club Sisterhood Gift Shop Men’s Club Men’s Club Wellness Program Youth Interfaith Council Boomers SHALVA Alternative Minyan The Goodman’s Blog The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Business Directory Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes

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CALENDAR

Watch your emails and our website for updates and changes to any of our programs or information

COVID-19 UPDATE: CBJ is following the guidelines in accordance with CDC and local government. The CBJ building is closed until it is safe to reopen. We will be providing daily morning (7:30 a.m.), evening minyan (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. at their regularly scheduled times through Zoom. Check your emails for all program offerings and the links to access. For Shabbat Services please see our calendar on our website at www.bethjudea.org for Service Time and all online events.

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Helping Hands

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President’s Message As you know, I gave the State of the I guess if we had any doubts that the Synagogue speech during Yom Kippur cold weather is coming, we were day. I was so honored to have the reminded when it snowed on October opportunity to address the entire 26. While it was only a snow shower, congregation, although I wish it could and nothing like we had on Halloween have been in person. Thank you to all of 2019, it was still a caution as to the members who have made a pledge. what may lie ahead over the next few DANA GOLDSTEIN If you have not made a pledge yet, it is months. This is definitely not my CBJ PRESIDENT not too late to do so!! Please consider favorite time of year. Between the cold making a pledge that is meaningful to you. weather and the reduced hours of daylight, Every dollar you send helps to ensure that how is this anybody’s favorite time of year? Great Things are Happening at CBJ. We need However, then I think of the good things ahead to be financially responsible and we need your like sweater weather, Thanksgiving, and assistance. If you are able to give, please do Hanukkah, I try to put on my happy face. Of so!! No donation is too small!! course, this year it is going to be more challenging. On a personal note, my We want to make sure that we are addressing daughter’s wedding, which was scheduled for your needs during this pandemic. Please let us November 21, has been postponed. The auf know if there is any way we can assist you. Is ruf which was going to occur on November 7 there a program you would like to see happen? will not occur at that time. We need to stay While we are in the middle of this pandemic, positive because we are safe and healthy, and there is still programming occurring. Coming up that is the most important thing!! this month are the New Member Shabbat Service, which will feature Neshama Carlebach, Congregation Beth Judea has been a great on November 6th, and the Interfaith source of strength during these difficult times. Thanksgiving Celebration on November 22nd. I am so appreciative of all the unbelievable So please make sure you are reading your efforts of Rabbi Zimbalist, Lisa Neiman, Anna emails to hear about these programs and any Besser, and Marc Sender to connect with our others along with congregants during this challenging situation. Our lay leaders have done an amazing jobOn behalf of myself, my family, the clergy, the whether it is through services, a program, or a staff, and the Board of Directors, I wish for you committee ensuring that the congregation a happy and healthy 5781 and a wonderful continues to have programming and services Thanksgiving!! available for our congregants. Our teachers work with the students remotely to ensure they L’Shalom, continue to have an excellent education, which is our standard. Our young families and youth continue to receive their special programming. Dana Goldstein I am so inspired by all the work of everybody President involved!! A huge thank you and Yasher Koach for all that you do.

Congregation Beth Judea 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 principals 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 American and the State of Israel. 4 The Word – November 2020

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!! With gratitude, we would like to welcome the following new member families to the CBJ family: Carol and Barry Cohen Renee Reinglass Pamela and Kevin Rosenberg Aaron Rothenberg Eric Scott Judy and Larry Weindruch Linda and Howard Wolin

We would like to welcome the Chaver Members: Sandra and Jack Berg Miriam Grahame Elizabeth Ladin-Gross and Brent Gross Mitch Hecht Toni Heldman Cheryl and Stuart Kersky Laura and Martin Langer Estelle Limer Georgianne Oman Helen Peters Carol Steinfeld Pamela Weiner and Steve Malkin Marilyn Zimbalist Michael Zimbalist Mark Zorfas

Please join us on November 6th for a special Shabbat Honoring our New Members with Rabbi Zimbalist and guest award-winning singer Neshama Carlebach. 5

SPECIAL SHABBAT HONORING OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

Special Service Honoring Our Newest Members Featuring Neshama Carlebach Join us Friday night, November 6th at 7:30 pm, for a special Shabbat service honoring Congregation Beth Judea's new members.

Neshama Carlebach is an award-winning singer, songwriter and educator who has performed and taught in cities around the world. A six-time entrant in the Grammy Awards and winner and four time Independent Music Awards Nominee for her most current release, Believe, Neshama has sold over one million records, making her one of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-selling Jewish artists in the world.

Congregation Beth Judea is a partner in the first ScholarStream series. You may register for any and all sessions from both JTS and Ziegler. If you wish to attend a session, you MUST register for that session. A day before each session, ScholarStream will send out the Zoom link to all those who registered. To register at no cost please enter the coupon code you received in the email you received with the instructions.

KRISTALLNACHT REMEMBRANCE DAY

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS DUE BY NOVEMBER 1

Congregation Beth Judea’s Sisterhood Presents:

Kristallnacht November 9, 1938 Kristallnacht is literally translated to 'Night of Crystal' and refers to the 'Night of Broken Glass'. The Night of Broken Glass was a wave of violent anti-Jewish attack that resulted in shattered glass from Jewishowned homes, synagogues, and businesses lining the streets of Germany.

College Connection CBJ families are invited to keep your college students engaged with Congregation Beth Judea. We want to celebrate Judaism with your college students.

If you would like your student to receive a College Connect from Sisterhood throughout the school year, please email the CBJ Sisterhood at cbjsisterhoodmail@gmail.com with the following: Name:

Close to 100 Jews were killed and some 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to Nazi concentration camps. Learn More: https://www.history.com/topics/holocaust/kri stallnacht https://study.com/academy/lesson/whatwas-kristallnacht-definition-facts-datequotes.html

________________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Information must be submitted by November 1, 2020

!‫לעולם לא עוד‬ Never Again!

PROJECT LINUS Sisterhood would like to see if we could get a Stitch & Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;vetch group organized once again during these trying times. A space for anyone who needs a place to vent or share good and welfare, a funny story, or just feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re connected, while providing comfort for a child through the art of making blankets.

Join us on Zoom, Nov 4 @ 8pm to learn more about

Welcome!

Through the gift of handmade blankets, Project Linus is able to provide a sense of security, warmth and comfort, to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. We donate blankets to children from premature babies to eighteen years of age.

Annual Hanukkah “7+1” Gift Drive

Looking for a Way to Give Back this Hanukkah? Join CBJ in our Annual “7+1” Gift Drive for Jewish Child and Family Service

Our Annual 7+1 Gift Drive Will Look A Little Different This Year JCFS Chicago is proud to continue the tradition of providing holiday gifts for our youth clients who receive counseling, foster care, respite, and other essential support services.

CBJ will continue our tradition of “7+1”, Seven gifts for your family, One for a needy child. To ensure the safety of the JCFS staff, volunteers, and clients, they are only collecting e-gift cards this year.

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We will match you with a child (or children) and provide you with that child’s wish list.

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Please include how many children you would like to buy for, and any age or gender preference.

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You may choose where to purchase an e-gift card based on the items requested.

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Email your e-gift card to WinterProjects@jcfs.org.

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Recommended donations are $50 per child, but smaller donations can be made to WinterProjects@jcfs.org.

With your help, children in need will see their wishes become reality this holiday season!

MEN’S CLUB HANUKKAH PACKING & CANDLE DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!! NOVEMBER 8, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT CHANGES THIS YEAR Every year, the Beth Judea Men’s Club delivers Hanukkah Candles to our members. After the candles are packed, volunteers are needed to help with delivery to each congregant’s residence. This year more than ever we need volunteers to pickup 1 or more routes and deliver the candles. Since we can't pack the candles in the synagogue as we usually do, please stop by CBJ between 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM to pickup your route(s) and candle packing supplies. Packing will be done at your home. The candles need to be delivered before Shabbat, December 4th. Click on the link below to sign up for deliveries: CBJ Men's Club Hanukkah Candle Deliveries For questions or more information please contact Brandt Rosen at bdr8586@yahoo.com

Upcoming Programs

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RSVPs REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 4

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Get Your Zen On! Monday, November 16, 2020 6:30 – 8:00 pm Are you a doodle who is tired of scribbling circles on envelopes? Do you need to do something mindful during times of stress? Sisterhood can guide you through the art of Zentangle. It's easy to learn, relaxing, and a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns with some easy to learn doodles. It offers some ways to turn your mindful doodles into art worthy of a frame! Join us for this fun Zentangle workshop led by Michele Sussman. Don’t worry about the supplies. You probably have everything you need to start Zentangling already in your house. Supplies needed: a pencil a cotton swab (or your finger), ultrafine tip black sharpie gel pens work best, but a fine tip art pen or a plain pen will work 1 sheet of white paper for practicing Print out of chai (this is a new and improved one) – click here for template

Please RSVP by November 12th to: cbjsisterhoodmail@gmail.com

Israel Committee Movie Night THE ISRAEL COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO JOIN US SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2020 – 7:00 P.M. FOR MOVIE NIGHT AS WE PRESENT

“The Shabbos Goy” God literally forbids she turn off a vibrator gone rogue, so an Orthodox Jew sets out on a quest to find someone who can. Executive Producer Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat) presents this award-winning short film written and directed by Talia Osteen. Audience Award (Best Short Film) | Florida Film Festival; USA, 2019; Comedy; English; 7 minutes

“ETGAR KERET: Based on a True Story” People from all over the world have come to love Israeli writer Etgar Keret for his surreal short stories and his hilarious live performances. As The Guardian wrote: “Spending time with him is like entering the world of his stories: suddenly, everything seems slightly off-kilter, full of comic potential.” Both Keret’s short stories and the anecdotes from his own life share the fact that they are very relatable despite their incredible absurdities. How did Keret become such an amazing storyteller? When two young Dutch filmmakers set out to make a film about Etgar Keret’s stories, they knew they had to make use of a lot of different techniques to truly show how his mind works. Through animations of his stories, re-enactments of his anecdotes, peeks behind the scenes, and interviews with family and friends (Jonathan Safran Foer and Ira Glass among them) in Tel Aviv and New York, they try to find out why Keret’s constant storytelling has kept him alive.

A Film by Stephane Kaas & Rutger Lemm (see trailer here) Netherlands / Israel, 2017; Documentary, Music and Arts; English, Hebrew; 54 minutes.

See your weekly email for access information Please RSVP to: lneiman@bethjudea.org or call at 847-634-0777

Special Guest Speaker

HESED COMMITTEE Dear Congregants, We hope you and your families are doing well during the quarantine.

As the virus numbers in the state are beginning to rise again, it is important that we recognize that many of our congregants are feeling more isolated than ever. Perhaps you know of members who would benefit from ongoing contact from a caring congregant or perhaps you wish for this outreach. If so, please let us know, and we will have a volunteer contact you on a regular basis. We cannot do this, however, unless you let us know. Please let us help you if you- or someone you know- need it! We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you to feel alone. We continue to reach out to congregants to mark happy milestones, such as birthdays and anniversaries. We want you to know you are being thought of during these happy occasions. If you would like to help make these calls, please contact Marilyn or Evan.

If you need assistance with technology to participate in the synagogue offerings or if you need a cloth mask, please let us know! Finally, we would like to welcome all the new members to our Beth Judea family. Thank you for recognizing CBJ as a warm and welcoming community. While we cannot congregate in person, there are many opportunities for you to become involved. If joining our committee is enticing, please call or mail us. Our email address is listed below. If you would be interested in helping us in the future or have suggestions on how to best meet the needs of congregants, please contact us at hesed.cbj@gmail.com. We wish each of you the best. Please stay safe and use all reasonable precautions to remain healthy. We are one family and need to take care of each other. Evan Rumack Marilyn Green-Rebnord

JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival Join the JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival for their Fall 2020 Virtual Film Fest running from November 1 - 19. For a Listing of their Films & Dates click here For more information and to register:

https://jccfilmfest.jccchicago.org/

B’nei Mitzvah Bios

Young Families

Gabriel Edward Shapiro will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Gabe is a 7th grader at Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove. He is extremely passionate about baseball and is a member of the D1 Prime travel baseball organization, where he primarily plays 2nd and 3rd base. Gabe also enjoys playing basketball and just hanging out with his friends and his dog Milo. Gabe will be celebrating this special day with his parents Kimberly and Steven Shapiro, his siblings Jacob and Sophia, his grandmother Judy Silman, and several close family friends. Although this celebration will not be like anything we imagined, we feel blessed that many additional family members and friends will be able to join us virtually to share in Gabe’s simcha. Gabe and his parents would like to give special thanks to Kim Abern for her tutoring, support, and friendship which have assisted Gabe in reaching this milestone. We would also like to thank Anna Besser, whose support and guidance during these unexpected times have been so helpful. And finally, many thanks to all of Gabe’s Beth Judea Hebrew School teachers throughout the years and to Rabbi Zimbalist for his spiritual leadership and guidance.

A Hearty Mazel Tov to all our B’nei Mitzvah Families

from your Beth Judea Family.

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Focus on Families

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BETHJUDEA.ORG TO VIEW ALL ONLINE AND UPCOMING EVENTS.

Ways and Means = FUNrai$ing DONATING TO CBJ WITHOUT SPENDING $ We all Shop, Eat, Drink… Whether it is: Amazon Starbucks Dunkin Donuts Sunset Marianos Lettuce Entertain You …or more

FUNDRAISING IDEAS The Ways and Means Committee is here for your ideas; please share them with us at bgurin13@gmail.com .

Please Buy “Gift” Cards right from your phone; ask us how. Please use Amazon Smile on your Prime Account It is that easy; we are here to help.

Let’s have fun while giving back to CBJ.

Thank you. Ways and Means

Thank you all for your support.

Who Knows About

Did you know that Congregation Beth Judea is part of the Amazon Smile Program? We are and last year, thank you to all of our congregants who shopped on Amazon Smile Program and designated Congregation Beth Judea as the recipient. We raised over $500. Any questions about Amazon Smile, please call the Beth Judea Office. The Word – November 2020

Shiva Baskets

WAYS & MEANS

Sunshine Fund

CBJ Business Directory Advertising Opportunity

The primary purpose of the shiva tradition, or "sitting shiva," is to create an environment of comfort and community for mourners; it helps guide friends and family members through the loss of a loved one. Throughout the weeklong shiva period, mourners come together in one familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home to offer their condolences and support. From a practical standpoint, the shiva process and practices associated with Jewish mourning add comfort to the life of a mourner following a death. In the period after suffering a loss, a mourner may be comforted by the structure and routines prescribed by traditional Jewish mourning laws.

Advertise your business in our new Business Directory section of The Word! $120 for a year (one-year term) Submit a high resolution graphic of your business card to Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org. Subscription payment must be received to activate term.

Historically, the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth Judea has sent shiva baskets to the immediate family of Board members; parents, spouses, siblings and G-d forbid, children. We would like to extend this gesture to the entire congregation. Donations may be sent the shul attention Lisa Neiman. Thanking you in advance for you generous donations. Respectfully, Lisa Neiman

Gift Cards SUPPORT BETH JUDEA BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS Purchasing gift cards is one of the easiest ways to support Beth Judea.

SUPPORT BETH JUDEA WHILE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!!

The Congregation earns a rebate from the vendors when you utilize the gift cards, so there is no cost to you. Gift cards can be utilized the same as cash, there are no restrictions.

Did you know that when you shop on Amazon you can support Congregation Beth Judea at the same time? It's very simple, Amazon smile will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible amazon purchases to Congregation Beth Judea. Here is the link: Click here to Shop The Word - November 2020

If you are shopping for groceries or clothes, going to a movie or traveling, you can help support our Congregation. Order forms for Gift Cards are available in the office or in the Lobby on Sunday morning. They can be purchased with cash, check, or credit cards (a 2.5% convenience fee will be added when paying with a credit card). Click Here to Download Form

Religious Education

Embracing Our New Norm through Middot

Anna Besser Education Director

As we continue to embrace our new reality of virtual learning, social distancing, and only gathering with those in our social bubble, we have found ways to remain calm in the midst of the madness/chaos all around us. No matter how organized we are or how much we prepare, things happen. Madness is craziness, foolishness, and sometimes frenzy. In today’s time we just have to embrace it and find new ways to make it through. The middot below remind us what we should focus on.

Middah: Calmness “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” - Proverbs 16:32 Remaining calm and ultimately believing that everything will turn out for the better is essential. You are going to get there either way; being crazy in the moment or remaining calm. Remaining calm always achieves results more quickly. Middah: Patience “You can train yourself to be patient. You can train yourself to open the space between the match and the fuse.” - Rabbi Yechiel Yitzchok Perr Sometimes people do things in different ways and in their own timing. The thing to realize is that your timing might not be the same as your child’s or spouse’s timing. Set reasonable goals of what needs to get done and then work together to create a plan that everyone feels comfortable following. Middah: Joy “Delight and joy must accompany your every [spiritual] endeavor. Only when you delight and rejoice in each fine and positive deed will you have the enthusiasm to act in the most ideal manner and add to your deeds every day. Only when the delight and joy in your heart are bound to your fine and positive actions will they be anchored in you.” - Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook Experience the Simplicity of Simple Joys, Taking Joyful Pictures: Sometimes we get stuck in a negative loop about quarantine and the coronavirus. Now is the time to take advantage of all the possibilities for happiness that lie just within their reach. Here are some examples: • Food: There are a lot of recipes for complex, delicious foods—recipes you’d never normally have enough time to make. Now you do have the time. Post pictures to celebrate the experience. • Pets: Go for a walk with them, dress them up, or just enjoy their company. Snap a quick pic with your pet. • Family: Did you go see a relative? Try captioning the picture of them like this: “Great to see Grandma Rose—even from six feet away!” • Not into capturing these photos, then find a meme that gives you the giggles. Post it with a caption reminding everyone how important laughter is.

See your weekly email or the calendar for the Zoom info

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 Ongoing Classes WEEKLY CLASSES:

SHABBAT SATURDAY CLASSES:

Please visit our website at www.bethjudea.org for a list of all on-going and new adult education courses being offered. Check the site frequently as more classes are being added on a continuing basis.

These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.

Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted.

Talmud Study: Tractate Sukkah

Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.

These Saturday morning classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.

Weekly Parsha Study Facilitated by Orin Rotman

Shabbat morning at 9:00 a.m. every Shabbat morning

Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist

This year, we will delve into Tractate Sukkah. We will study the scope of the obligation to live in a Sukkah, the difference between a temporary and fixed structure, the commandments surrounding the lulav and etrog, and so much more! Join us for a lively discussion with Rabbi Zimbalist on Sunday mornings.

Abraham Joshua Heschel: Heavenly Torah: As Refracted through the Generations Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in September

Excerpts to be discussed will be made available, or the wonderful book can be obtained from local libraries or purchased on Amazon or other outlets.

Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants. Shabbat morning at 9:00 a.m. every Shabbat morning

Alternative Shabbat Service Facilitated by Norm Kurtz

Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. every Shabbat morning Norm Kurtz facilitates this Shabbat morning service that focuses on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. Join this innovative, creative, and different minyan each Shabbat morning at 10:30 am in Room 1. Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. every Shabbat morning

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November 2020 Welcome to our Adult Education Series. We continue to offer all classes on Zoom. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.

LUNCH & LEARN FALL SERIES A CLOSER LOOK: Rabbi Zimbalist

APPLYING SACRED LESSONS TO CURRENT EVENTS

Mondays at 12:00 PM November 9 - December 14, 2020 Our country and the greater world are experiencing some of the most tumultuous times that any of us have every experienced. COVID-19, divisive politics, the upcoming Presidential election, and changes in the Middle East are just a few of the issues consuming our news outlets, social media, and everyday conversations with family, friends, and loved ones. How do we process all of this? Are there teachings from the Torah that can give us much needed strength, support, and insight? Through respectful conversations and meaningful discussions, we will approach these challenging topics and more issues and concerns that fill our days. News articles will often be shared and referenced for each class.

Tap the Torah Series Sponsored by Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club

Heneini/Henneni: Whose Got the Ball? What's Next? Facilitated by Norm Kurtz and Orin Rotman Wednesday. November 4, 2020 8:00 pm

Grab a beer, soft drinks and snacks and join us for a lively discussion with friends

Hebrew Literacy 1 Sponsored by Men’s Club Taught by Jerry Sakol & Daniel Landau Tuesday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm Dates: Oct. 27, 2020 – Jan. 26, 2021 Want a proven successful opportunity to learn how to read Hebrew in a friendly environment? Then join this class. Hebrew Literacy I is designed to teach those with no previous (or forgotten) knowledge of Hebrew how to read. The 12-week course focuses on learning to read the words used in the Friday Night service. Graduation – Friday Night Service on Jan. 29, 2021

COST: $30 fee for course materials

WEEKLY CLASSES: These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted. Nightcap with the Rabbi with Rabbi Zimbalist Thursday evenings at 9:30 pm

Talmud Study: Tractate Sukkah Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist Join Rabbi Zimbalist for a lively discussion and learn about different aspects of the festival of Sukkot. What does it mean to “dwell” in a Sukkah? How tall must your Sukkah be to fulfill the mitzvah? Can you make blessings over a stolen lulav or etrog? No prior Talmud experience is required, just an open mind, creative thoughts and a desire to engage in meaningful conversation. Sunday mornings at 8 am

Parsha of the Week Discussion Taught by Orin Rotman Shabbat morning at 9 am Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants.

Sisterhood Thank you to Rabbi and Hazzan for the beautiful High Holiday services. Though we miss all being together in our synagogue, they were beautiful and meaningful. An additional thank you to all of those who were behind the scenes. We know it was no small feat to make it look so effortless. Welcome to all our Chaver members! We are excited to have you join or rejoin our shul family. At our Sisterhood membership event, we talked about silver linings. One such silver lining is welcoming Elizabeth Ladin-Gross back to an active role in Sisterhood. Several years ago, she moved to North Carolina and we only saw her a couple of times a year. She has very graciously volunteered to help with virtual programing. Thank you, Elizabeth! Speaking of virtual programming, we have some great events coming up. Nov 16th @ 6:30pm Michele will be leading a Zentangle program. It is organized doodling, and it is open to all synagogue members. All that is needed is paper, pen, and a relaxed attitude. Dec 16th @ 8pm is our Hanukkah Judaic Arts event. We will be quilling a dreidel. Because supplies are required, we need RSVPs by Nov 4th. Please see the flyer for the details. This is another great program to do at home with your kids and is open to whomever wants to join the fun. One kit of supplies is required for each person participating. Jan 11th is scheduled to be our Vashti Night. Details will follow as we adjust it to be a virtual event. Feb 20th will be our Sisterhood Shabbat. Darlene Bikshorn is looking for women to take an active part in the service. If you are interested, please reach out. Please see the flyers for the details to our events. As we transition into winter and staying indoors, are you interested in helping Project Linus? They are always looking for blankets for children in need. They can be knitted, crocheted, or even fleece tie blankets. You can make an entire blanket or part of one. Kitty Hoffman has all the information and has set up a Nov 4th @ 8pm meeting to discuss. Please see the weekly email for the zoom details. Due to our current situation this winter may feel longer than normal. Take the time to reach out to each other and connect. Do the things that bring you peace and comfort. Take care of others and yourself. Debbie Limer Debs825@datamanagerinc.com Michele Sussman CBJsisterhoodpresident@gmail.com Sisterhood Co-presidents

Sisterhood Book Club November 19, 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss: The Nightengale

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Sisterhood Gift Shop The Sisterhood of Beth Judea proudly shares about our renowned Judaica Shop! Due to COVID-19, our regular gift shop hours are suspended. We are making individual appointments for you to shop for your Judaica needs. Please reach out to us, we have flexibility with times and days to meet your schedule. Contact Ann Lerman at (847) 3738640 or email us at giftshopcbj@gmail.com. The first night of Hanukkah is December 10th. Are you in need of any gifts for someone special or ready to treat yourself to a new beautiful menorah? Give us a call to set up an appointment and we can meet all of your Hanukkah shopping needs in just one stop!! Our Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of items and gifts with continually updated inventory. Come take a look at many of the following types of items: *Tallitot *Kippot *Women’s Head Coverings *Seder Plates *Hanukkah Menorahs *Shabbat Candlesticks *Kiddush Cups *Tzedakah Boxes *Wedding Gifts * Shofars *Bar & Bat Mitzvah Gifts *Mezuzah Cases and Kosher Scrolls *Yahrzeit Candles *Jewish Children’s Books *Wall Home Blessings *Hostess Gifts *Wedding Glasses *Decorative items……..and so much more! Come and browse our amazing collections of beautiful Judaic Jewelry – for both Men and Women! We have countless Hamsas, Chais, Stars and Hoshens. You will love our special designer pieces. Also, our nonJudaic jewelry can make a special gift as well.! You will find many price points to meet all budgets. Our extensive collection of Tallitot, for both men and women, is a specialty we are known for in the Chicagoland area! We always have approximately 100 of the Tallitot in stock…most of them made in Israel! If the choices are overwhelming – or you wish to simply allow a family member or friend choose on their own – a Gift Certificate may be the wise choice for you – any denomination – anytime. We make it easy for you too – as we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover! So stop by and visit us to see for yourself why all of the talk! Have the Judaica Shop be a go-to spot for all your Judaic needs – please come visit us soon!

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. One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply -Expires December 31, 2020 COUPON

Men’s Club Greetings from the Men’s Club. I hope that your holidays were meaningful. I know mine were albeit, for the millionth time, different. I wanted to start my article this month by thanking everyone who helped make the High Holidays at CBJ incredibly special. To Rabbi Zimbalist, Hazzan Weisberg, Lisa Neiman, Dana Goldstein, Arnie Bender, Bruce Darin, Norm Kurtz, and everyone who helped put together the various services we had, thank you for bringing a sense of community to what could have been a very lonely time. Hopefully, next year we can all be together celebrating in person at the synagogue. Next, a big thank you goes to Ron Friedman for taking the lead this year on Project Isaiah. He worked with The Ark to make the arrangements to get the pod and schedule everyone who volunteered to help take the donations. As I think you know, this is a project that Men’s Club has been involved with for many years and, even with a pandemic, we did not want to skip. I also want to thank the people who volunteered to help work to take the donations including Steve Limer, Orin Rotman, Sandy Victor, Evan Rumack, Norm Kurtz, Alan Marcus, Sandy Ramras (z”l), Alan Friedlander, and me. Finally, I want to thank everyone who donated to this worthy cause. We should all be very proud of the mitzvah we performed in helping those in need - especially during this time. While we didn’t fill the entire pod, it nonetheless was pretty full. Ya’asher kochahem to all. In keeping with the holiday theme of this article, I next want to give a big thank you to Sandy Victor for all of the hard work he put in to make our drive-thru Sukkah a huge success. I happened to be at the Talmud class when this idea was first discussed and, at that time, I think everyone thought it was very funny. Fast forward a year later and it was reality. Sandy not only came up with the design but also made all the arrangements to get the materials needed to build it. Besides

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Sandy, thank you to Evan Rumack, Jerry Sakol, Carl Weiss, Eric Yegelwel, Daniel Landau, Aubrey Landau, Ron Friedman, Orin Rotman, Bruce Darin, Lisa Neiman, Norm Kurtz, Manny Ribot, Marilyn Victor, Arnie Bender, David Stolman, Michael Klass, Cindy Lipka, Al Gimpel, Trudy Balogh, Daniel Balogh, Sandy Levitt, Brandt Rosen, and Sia Rosen for your help to build it and man it during the holiday. Not only did we have many congregants and their families stop by, but we also had a random person who saw it while driving by and decided to fulfill the mitzvah of being in a Sukkah. How cool is that! Our next Tap the Torah is Wednesday, November 4 at 8:00 PM. Norm Kurtz and Orin Rotman will be discussing the topic of “Heneini/Henneni: Whose Got the Ball? What’s Next?” This sounds like a very interesting discussion, and I encourage all of you to attend. Click here for flyer and details. On Sunday, November 8, we will be “packing” Hanukkah candles for delivery. While we will not be able to be in the synagogue as we usually are, you can stop by and pick up a route and all the supplies. Click here for flyer and details. Tuesday, November 17, we will be having Dr. Michael Greenberg speak to us on his book Tables Turned on Them – Jews Guarding Nazi POWs Held in the United States. This is an event that was originally scheduled for Yom Ha Shoah but had to be postponed. The event will be streamed via Zoom, so keep an eye out for more details and a link. Dr. Greenberg has spoken on this topic throughout the country and presented at the 2019 FJMC International Convention in Toronto. Please put it on your calendar. As of this writing Jerry Sakol and Daniel Landau are preparing to teach our Hebrew Literacy class. Hebrew Literacy 1 is designed to teach those with no previous (or forgotten) knowledge of Hebrew how to read. The 12-week course focuses on learning to read the words used in the Friday Night service. The class is held on Tuesday evenings

Men’s Club from October 27, 2020 – January 26, 2021 with graduation on Friday evening, January 30, 2021. If you are interested, please contact the Shul. Finally, it is with great sadness that I have to write about our friend Sandy Ramras, who passed away on the evening of October 10, 2020. Sandy was a very active member of the Men’s Club and the synagogue. He was our liaison for the Lieberman Program. For those of you not familiar with this, pre-pandemic, once a month members of the Men’s Club volunteer to help at Lieberman Center in Skokie helping those residents who wish to partake in Shabbat Services get to the Beit Midrash. This was a passion of his as well as a mitzvah. He also was becoming a “regular” at services and the many adult education programs that CBJ offered. While he was a quiet person by nature, you could always count on him for a smile or an interesting question or comment. He also was a big help when we would pack candles for Hanukkah or Yom Ha Shoah. I think the last event he volunteered for was helping collect items for Project Isaiah. Sandy, you will be missed more than you know but, you are now with your love Ina, and in a better place. We thank you for your friendship and everything you gave to us. I know that you are looking down on us and smiling. May your memory be for a blessing and rest in peace. You will always be in our hearts.

Men’s Club strives to offer something for everyone. As such, we’re always open to new and creative programming ideas that help Jewish men lead rich and filling Jewish Lives.

MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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. If you are interested in helping please contact the Men’s Club.

Tzedakah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box: We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.

Please stay safe and healthy. B’Shalom, Rob Lipka BJMC Co-President

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Youth

As a benefit of membership. All CBJ member teens will be receiving discounted pricing for USYfi Fall on behalf of the Congregation Beth Judea Youth Department and our generous donors who support youth membership! We will continue to provide award winning BJUSY chapter programming in addition to CHUSY regional and national programming for USYers across North America.

This new structure will include membership, regional programs (like virtual conventions, lounge nights, Shabbat experiences) and nationally run experiences no matter where you are! Connect with teens from across the country! DO NOT LET COST DETER YOU! WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR ALL TEENS TO PARTICIPATE REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL MEANS. SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE! Reach out to Daniel or Marc, dwarshawsky@uscj.org or msender@uscj.org with any questions.

Youth Check out all the great CBJ Kadima Programs in store for 2020

Click here for more information and click the button below to register!

Remember that thanks to a generous donation, CBJ Youth Group membership is automatically included in your CBJ membership! Not a CBJ member??? Sign up for membership in USY, Kadima, or Kadinkers below 2020-2021 CBJ Youth Membership Form

BJUSY is open to 8th-12th graders of all ability levels. If you need any accommodations to participate in our events please reach out to Marc, youthdirector@bethjudea.org

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Youth Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine from USY

Please click here to find Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine. In this guide you will find many resources that can help you and your friends stay physically and emotionally healthy. We hope these tips, tricks, and connections will serve as supports - both on days when you're feeling okay and also on others when you need a helping hand. In addition to these resources, remember that our USY community has never been stronger or more supportive - you can find programs from USY and our many regions on multiple nights of every week. Always remember that your USY family doesn't end when the Zoom call is over. Your friends and staff members are always available for you to lend an ear, make you laugh, or just to talk. If you are looking for more resources, have any questions, or if you and your families need anything, please remember you can always find our contact information on the USY Website, www.usy.org We're here for you, now and always.

INTERFAITH COUNCIL

News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council by Joanne Dicker, President

As we enter into this Thanksgiving season, what are you thankful for? I am thankful that I still have hope. “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of the things, and no good thing ever dies." (Shawshank Redemption) “Hope” has sustained me through the months: hope that my family and friends remain healthy; hope that I will be able to hug and kiss those I love; hope that a cure or vaccine will be developed sooner rather than later; hope that our country, so divided, shall come together again and hope that we once again remember that we are bound together as citizens, neighbors, and friends not divided by colors of red, blue, white, black. This year, our Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration will take place in the virtual world- on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Our theme is “Hope: a call for action.” Clergy and members from all of our ten synagogues and churches will be participating in this unique change of venue. (Yes, we will still celebrate in song and verse.) Join us in sharing and transmitting hope this Thanksgiving season. Watch for future mailings containing the link to the Celebration. Please also remember those who are less fortunate. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council helps support four food pantries of our member congregations located at Congregation Beth Am, Kingswood Methodist Church, St. Alphonsus, and St. Mary Parish. Your monetary donations are always welcome but especially needed at this time of year. I am also attaching a flier of requested non-perishable foods and dry goods should you wish to purchase and drop off at the food pantries directly. If you need assistance, I am also attaching contact information for our food and local pantries. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council proudly serves this community. If you have any programming suggestions, please forward them to me or your IFC representatives. Joanne Dicker, President For more information on any of our programs, please contact us by e-mail or telephone: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com, 224-699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council PO Box 5301 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council by Joanne Dicker, President Our food pantries and many of your neighbors desperately need your help! Due to the continued issues with the Corona virus, many more of our neighbors are in need of food and everyday supplies. Please help us support our local food pantries either through monetary donations or purchasing of needed supplies. If you are in need, see the list below of our food pantries and the township food pantries. If you are able, please purchase and donate any of the following items: Canned Soup Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables Grape Jelly Boxed Pasta Canned Tuna Baby Diapers

Canned Chili Cereals Peanut Butter Oatmeal Mac & Cheese Canned Chicken Vegetable Oil

Crackers Ramen Noodles Pasta Sauce Soap Spaghetti O’s Bagged Rice Laundry detergent

Shampoo Toilet Paper Paper Towels Flour Snacks Toothpaste

Locations of food pantries, pick up and drop of hours: (Please note that many food pantries have geographical restrictions for food distribution:) 1.

St. Mary Parish: 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Food is distributed on the third Saturday of the month. (ID and current utility bill required.) Food Donations will be collected on the first weekend of the month. Saturdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. If you cannot donate at these times, please contact the parish office at 847-541-1450 ext. 131 to make arrangements. 2. Kingswood Methodist Church: 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL. Food is distributed on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. (ID and proof of residency in Wheeling Township required.) Food donations are collected 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please leave food donations inside the church on the east side entrance on the tables provided. 3. St. Alphonsus 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Food is distributed on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. (ID, proof of residency in Prospect Heights, Wheeling, or Mt. Prospect and current utility bill required) Food donations are collected between 9:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday near the school entrance facing Wheeling Road. 4. Beth Am: 1377 Abbot Court, Buffalo Grove Food is distributed on the last Sunday of the month or call: 847-383-5017. (ID required.) Township pantries: 1. Vernon Township: 3050 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove Drive through pantry hours 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9:00-12:00, families at 8:00 (847) 634-4600, ID required. Donations of non-perishable foods are accepted from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. 2. Wheeling Township: 1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. (847) 2597730 Pre-packed bags are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon, and again between 1 pm – 4 pm. Residents will need to provide a picture ID and proof of residency. Donations of food are accepted Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Thank you so much for your help! Stay healthy and safe! For more information on any of our programs, please contact us by e-mail or telephone: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com, 224-699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council PO Box 5301 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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Boomers All Congregation Beth Judea members age 55 and over, are welcome to participate. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not already on the BOOMERS mailing list, please email your name and email address to:

boomerscbj@gmail.com. Stay healthy, Joan Rosemarin

Did You Know... Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.

Cell Phone Drop-Off Box In Synagogue Office! Help domestic abuse victims by donating your old cell phones. Each phone raises money for domestic abuse crisiscounseling services in the 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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LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMANS’ BLOG

Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service

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. To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel click here to share their experience. Missed the October edition? – click here

Planned Giving Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate?

Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea. From Generation to Generation “Making a Difference in the Lives that Follow”

Service Leader: Norm Kurtz Every Shabbat Morning 10:30 am until 11:45 am. You are invited to join the Alternative Shabbat Service which meets every Shabbat morning via Zoom. Our growing interpretive minyan (prayer group) is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. We are innovative, creative, and different from the traditional service. We are friendly and welcoming to all. Being nonjudgmental and accessible, we are interested in creating a meaningful spiritual community where joyful prayer and spirited Torah discussion is experienced, accompanied by camaraderie and friendship. Join us for prayer/discussion/ learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat Shalom, Norm Kurtz Service Leader See your weekly email for the Zoom info

Upon three things the world is based: For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org

Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and

EVERY SHABBAT MORNING

Upon the Practice of Charity

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The Helping Hand Plan

The Helping Hand Plan A Project of Congregation Beth Judea Hesed Committee • •

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Do you need some help? Do you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment? Do you need a ride to services at Beth Judea?

WHAT IS THE HELPING HAND PLAN? Beth Judea has a group of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to lend a hand. Just call or e-mail if you need some assistance. WHO DO I CONTACT TO REQUEST SOME HELP? Please call Larry Wollheim at 847-6349399 or e-mail Larry at lwollheim45@gmail.com to request help. It’s a Mitzvah to help someone. Please allow us to help you.

You Make A Difference 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: Ellene Lammers Marilyn Green-Rebnord Evan Rumack Larry Wolheim

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Hesed Committee

An Important Announcement CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a knowledgeable individual. We have a group of congregants who have been trained or are professionals who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We are also thinking about starting some support groups. We would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call the Rabbi. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here

We Would Like To Know WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . 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.

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:

November 13

Rebecca Feldman James Tehrani

Jenita Fischoff Joan Smith

November 14

Cheryl Levsky Aaron Polonsky

November 3

Jill LeVine Albert Stark

November 15

Bonnie Neubauer

November 4

Steven Lammers Pamela Landau Aileen Simons

November 17

Marc Gottfried Morrie Lieberman

November 18

Barbara Robbins

November 20

Larry Weindruch

November 22

Michael Neimark

November 23

Steven Frost Suzanne Reingold

November 24

Gayle Cohen Steven Kolko David Stolman

November 25

Howard Tolsky

November 26

Helene Fox Thomas Lilien

November 28

Philip Nagel

November 29

Susan Liebovitz

November 30

Leslie Abella Larry Bernstein Michael Weil

November 1

Jeffrey Brim

November 2

November 5

Herman Hefler Jerry Sakol Leo Zeltser

November 6

Jean Appel Gabriel Salimi

November 7

Gordon Kasper Michael Klass Daniel Weinberger

November 8

Audrey Friedland Michael Mangurten Richard Reingold

November 9

Anna Besser Rhonda Cohn Sidney Mathias Gary Schachter

November 10

Harold Cohen

November 11

Jake Arndt Susan Schuster

November 12

Solomon Fridland

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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NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:

November 2

Deborah & Gary Mills

November 3

Davida & Scott Finkle

November 4

Alyssa & Jim Duvel

November 6

Tatyana & Zakhar Pesin

November 7

Lori & Carey Bacalar

November 8

Andrea & David Warren

November 9

Aryn & Jonathan Geiger Debra & Wesley Morris Kim & Aleksey Neiman

November 19 Gayle & Harold Cohen Sari & William London November 21 Rachael & Michael Gluck November 22 Diane & Howard Ganden

November 12 Heidi & Jerry Sakol

November 23 Judy & Robert Fisher Joan & Lewis Smith November 25 Sandra & Howard Citron Gloria & Harold Secler November 26 Suzi & Bruce Darin Marlene & Stacy Sachs

November 28 Heidi & Joel Robbins Rebecca & Marc Zeidman

November 13 Allyson & Andrew Marcus November 14 Shelley & Kenneth Stolman

November 29 Susan & Fred Rabinowitz Aileen & Steve Simons Sherie & Paul Zucker

November 16 Marla & Brian Drucker Jill & Harold LeVine Renee & Michael Malter

November 30 Susanne & Robert Pinzur

November 18 Carol & Craig Levin Paula & Philip Spitz

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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November Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS November 6

Gladys Bayer Reuben Dannen* Roberta Gerol* Edythe Johnson Victor Kessler* Larry Kowalsky* Bernard Lerner* David Neubauer* Eva Rosenberg Ben Stelzer Robert Zakaman

Marilyn Berger* David Fine* Delores Kay Gimpel Ruth Feinberg Kamensky Stephen Klein* Sylvia Landfield Yetta Schuster Levy Iris L. Pollack* Abe Sobol* Sally Tepper* Marjorie Zarchy

Robert Buzil* Ida Fischer* Charlotte Goldberg* Jack Karchmar* Edith Kowalsky* Shirlee Lerman Bernard Miner Joel Dean Ritter* Goldie Stein* Minnie Weinberg*

November 13 Lester Abelson* Roberta Berks Melvin Bransky Warren Elisco Temmie Goldstein* Stella Hiller* Helga Kroll* Gloria Magence Dorothy Moss* Abe Sanders Helen Seff* Paul Stephan Jean Zoller*

Dorothy Bakst* Isadore Bikshorn Ira Bulmash Alvin H. Friedman* Toby Gottlieb Hyman Holman Larry Landfield Sally Mangurten David Nechamkin* Hyman Schechter Samuel Sher Charles Stern

Jerome Berenson* Jean Bloom* Morris Chappe Alexander Gluzman Harry Hershinow* Morris Klein* Mary C. Levine Michael Marks* Edythe Rosen* Susan Schiffman* Jeanne Silverstone George Uhler

November 20 Norman Abrams* Dorothy Bikshorn Charles Brody Marilyn Cooper Morrie Finkle Doris Harris Lena Kronowitz Samuel Jay Mandel* Sam Rizman* Sara Sherman* Suzanne Stark Larry Weinberger*

Shari Alarcon* Philip Bordy Benjamin Carpet* Maynard Duboe H.R. Ford Ethel Kaplan Joel LeVine Davida Mayeroff Ruth Sabol Arnost Siegellak Shirley Stern

Sam Belsky* Bernice Boten Fannie Cole* Bernard Ellis* Sol Greenberg Joseph Kronowitz Edith Levine Murray Pollack* Sam Schneider Sylvia Solomon* Judy Walcer*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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November Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS November 27 Charlotte Ander Lionel Brazen Blanche Elvove* Anna Fuhrman* Robert Grossman Robert “Robby” Katz Muriel Landy Walter Levi* Scot Patner* Enrique Ribot Anna Schechter Sidney Schwartz* Irving Tolsky

Jeanne Babbitt* Jean Brenghause* Sol Feinberg Rhonda Gerchikov Sophie Harvis* Irving Kolko Sherri Leonard* Enid Levsky Hattie Levi Plaut Herbert Rosenblatt Louis Schnabel Bette Segal Chaim Zimbalist*

Sylvia Bordy Sylvia Dammers* Donald Fischoff Danielle Goldberg* Martin Heller* Anita Kreisman Rose Lettvin Irwin Mandelblatt Rivka Polakow Sol Rubin Harold Schwartz* Phyllis Shatz*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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December Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS December 4

Nathan Ander Martin Dubin Lynn Clifford Golberg Harry Isenberg Bertha Kravitz* Esther Morgenstein* Barbara Pressburger Marvin Rose* Silvie Serbin* David Skerker* Louis Stein* Gilbert Wernick

Florence Balfour* Bernard Epton Samuel Gold* Florence Kanter* Fern LeVine Pearl Palmer Sylvia Rabin Marvin Rosenberg Jack Singer* Frieda Skerker* Sofia Sznaper* Sydney Witlin*

Bruce Clorfene Nathan Finn Charlotte Guttenberg* Lee (Lena) Meyer Katz* Morrie Mangurten Khaim Pesin Pearl Rizman* William Rubin* Sarah Singer* Elsa Spitz Florence Wasserman H. Jack Zussman*

December 11 Rochelle Adelman Ann Bernstein* Lenore Darin Ruth Fagan* Nathan Gladstein* Clara Kersky* Sydney C. Levine Dorothy Patt Jacqueline Pollard Sam Rubenstein* Dr. Maurice Slivnick Rose Toch* Charles Wolf*

Ilene Becker* Pearl Brickman* Lawrence Elauser Michael Feldman* Louis Goldberg* Ellen Klein* Mae Mandel Edward Platt Sidney Prosansky* Nathan Schwartz Lois Soble Bessie Weiner* Max Zakaman*

Esther Bergman* Celia Burg* Moshe Elbaum* Abraham Fuhrman* Nancy Gordon Herman Leavitt* Harold Mayeroff Benjamin Levi Plaut Florence Robinson* Ben Shugan Sidney Stark Robert Weiss

December 18 Bernice Altman Louis Elisco Joseph Green Arline Holman Shirley Langer Helen Lindenbaum* Ann Pervosky Philip Rockwell Peter Stark William Toch* Harry Weinstein* Tillie Yublosky*

Robert Atlas Asna Fagin* Beverly Guttenberg Doris Kalina* Jack Lato* Hyman Loeb* Sylvia Polakow* Sylvia Rubin* Toby Charlene Swichkow* Lila Treadwell Mildred Wittlin* Samuel Zablen*

Carly Berns* Gertrude Gold Max Halperin* Elynor Klein* Israel Levine* Emanuel Pearl Diane Rebnord Maurice Settler Janet Thomas Newton Truger* Abe Wolinsky*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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December Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS December 25 Margaret Atlas Richard Brown Maxwell Clamage Martin Garson* Jeri Ann Goldman Audrey Kirst Irwin Lipka Bruce Minnick* Maury Platt* Sheldon Robbins Muriel Sachsel* Morris Schwartz Faye Singer* Louis Vicker*

Fannie Barasch Robert Allan Brown Shirley Dubin Harvey Gold Samuel Kanter* Joe Koek Stephanie Lustig* Gertrude Trudy Paley Diana Ratskoff Sherwin Rosenfeld* Theodore Sakol* Rose Schwartz* Rose Stephan Bernard Weisel*

Violet Barrier* Samuel Chiet* Ruth Duboe Christina Marie Goldberg Sol Kaufman* Marilyn Levit Marvin Miller Lewis Pervosky Dr. Jack Rizman* Ruth Rotman Yetta Sanders Ilse Sender* Harriet Sumner* Leona Wolf*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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TRIBUTES FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Cheryl Brand Arthur Cohen Gayle Cohen Shirley Fisher Jerry Gothelf Ronna Leibach Condolences Upon the Deaths of: Ruth Alhadeff Beloved mother of David Alhadeff Paul Kaufmann Beloved husband of Carol Olbur Sanford “Sandy” Ramras Our Congregant Ronald Rebnord Beloved father of Dave Rebnord Claire Seligman Beloved Mother of Sandy Nissenberg

Congratulations upon Births: Sandy & Elliott Englander upon the birth of their son, George Michael Englander

Aryn & Jonathan Geiger upon the birth of their daughter and Celia & Dan Geiger upon the birth of their granddaughter, Talya Barbara Geiger Brenda & Jay Levin upon the birth of their grandson, Levi Isaac Klein Bonnie & Ira Sender upon the birth of their granddaughter and Marc & Shira Sender and Erica & Matt Veronie upon the birth of their niece, Adira Eve Sender Congratulations upon Engagements: Judy & Bill Levitan upon the engagement of their daughter, Hayley Levitan to Jonathan Gluskin

Hadrian & Randy Markowitz upon the engagement of their son, Marcel Silberman Beloved father-in-law of Matthew Markowitz to Paula Ham-Su Carly Ross Marilyn Wasserman Beloved sister of Arthur Freedman Beloved aunt of Stacy Groner

Congratulations upon Marriages: Lee & Arnie Goldberg upon the marriage of their daughter, Debbie Goldberg and Kevin Bigman Leslie & Stephen Peck upon the marriage of their daughter, Marlee Peck and Zachary Kovar

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RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Lifshitz for the beautiful baby naming for our granddaughter, Nora Liv Benaltabe. Nanci & Marty Karlin Rabbi Lifshitz for helping with my father’s shiva. Mr. & Mrs. Jay H. Zimbler UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Gerald Hauser, in loving memory. Ilene Hauser

PRAYER BOOK FUND (Siddurim and/or Humashim were purchased and dedicated)

IN MEMORY OF: Alvin & Marilyn Berger, in loving memory. Sherry & Marty Krawitz Sandy Ramras, whose smile lit up the world. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Annette Lerman, in loving memory. Ann & Mitch Lerman

PRAYER BOOK FUND (Purchase and Maintenance of Siddurim/Humashim) IN MEMORY OF: Ronald Rebnord, beloved father of Dave Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord. Debbie & Arnie Bender Marilyn Wasserman, beloved sister of Art & Lynn Freedman and beloved aunt of Stacy & Allen Groner. Debbie, Arnie, Adam & Larry Bender RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Stuart Wolf, in loving memory. Rona Wolf

TRIBUTES RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea clergy, office staff and board members for all the work they did for the High Holiday services. The Balogh Family Congregation Beth Judea for community Yizkor. Allyson Marcus Rabbi Zimbalist for the beautiful Zoom baby naming for our granddaughter, Quinn Adelyn Duboe. Sue-Ellen & Fred Duboe

RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)

IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Zimbalist for all he has done to keep the Ruach during these difficult times. Eileen & Alan Spiegel

IN MEMORY OF: Earl Jay Feldman, beloved father of Larry & Rebecca Feldman and Family. Rachel & Neil Jordan and Family

Rabbi Zimbalist in support of his deep love for the congregation, and to Rabbi and his loving and beloved family, Alison, Zachary & Evelyn, with deep gratitude and wishes for a sweet, healthy and meaningful new year. The Nightingale Edelman Family (Marisa, Todd, Nora & Jacob)

Rabbi Zimbalist for his support and guidance in preparing our daughter, Talia, for her Bat Mitzvah. Alyssa & Jim Duvel

IN HONOR OF: Lee & Arnie Goldberg upon the marriage of their daughter, Debbie Goldberg to Kevin Bigman. Randee & Carl Weiss

Rabbi Zimbalist for the beautiful baby naming for our daughter, Talya Barbara Geiger. Aryn & Jonathan Geiger

Lee & Arnie Goldberg upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Randee & Carl Weiss

Rabbi Zimbalist, thank you for Luach! Al Gimpel Rabbi Zimbalist for a very enriching High Holiday experience. Yasher Koach! Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Rabbi Zimbalist for being with us at shiva for my father. Dave Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord Rabbi Zimbalist for offering his time, friendship and support. Jerrold Silver

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Judy & Bill Levitan upon the engagement of their daughter, Hayley Levitan and Jonathan Gluskin. Gayle & Rick Pervos Lisa Neiman. Harve Tucker Phyllis Udany upon her special birthday. Barb & Jim Hyman Barb & Rick Kavitt Rabbi Zimbalist for being named Beth Judea Man of the Year. Well deserved! Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Rita & Sid Mathias

Sylvia Gilbert, beloved mother of Natalie & Nate Solomon. Rhonda & Dave Cohn Paul Kaufmann, beloved husband of Carol Olbur. Kim, Joel, Alexis & Andrew Abern Richard & Marilyn Swoiskin Claire Seligman, beloved mother and grandmother of Sandy and Andy Nissenberg and Family. Renee & Michael Klass and Family Marilyn Wasserman, beloved sister of Art & Lynn Freedman and Family. Nancy & Burt Litwin UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: David J. Brodsky, beloved father, with love. Debbie & Joel Brodsky Carol Caplan, beloved sister-inlaw. Ron Caplan Eileen Fojtik, in loving memory. The Mann Family - Kim, Skip, Ryan, Josie, Jason, Amber, Owen & Nate Charlotte Goldberg, beloved mother. Lee & Arnie Goldberg

TRIBUTES RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.) UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Erwin Karlin, in loving memory. Marty & Nanci Karlin Meyer Kavitt, beloved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Barbara & Jim Hyman Ruth Levy, beloved mother. The Dritz Family Esther Mosak, in loving memory. Diane & Howard Ganden

CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ruth Alhadeff, beloved mother of David & Andrea Alhadeff. Gayle & Rick Pervos Sylvia Gilbert, beloved mother of Natalie & Nate Solomon. Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross & Suzanne Secler Ted Lustig, beloved of The Lustig Family. Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross & Suzanne Secler

Rochelle Mosoff, rest in peace, with love. Marla, Ted, Seth & Aaron Goldberg

Claire Seligman, beloved mother of Sandy & Andy Nissenberg. Gayle & Richard Pervos

Morris Shapiro, in loving memory. Suzie & Craig Cohn

Reggie & Marcel Silberman, beloved grandparents and mother-in-law and father-in-law. Paula Ham-Su, Miriam and Joseph Silberman

EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF: Our grandchildren, Robbie, Miriam and Sarah Besser upon reading from the Torah on Rosh Hashana. Susan & Jakob K. Besser IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Gilbert, beloved mother of Natalie & Nate Solomon. Rachel & Neil Jordan and Family UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jerome Horwitz, in loving memory. Rita & Glen Gardberg

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UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Arnold Block, in loving memory. Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross & Suzanne Secler Stella Hiller, in loving memory. Ellene & Steven Lammers Jane Markowitz, in loving memory. Randy Markowitz Sally Tepper, beloved mother of Renee. Renee & Wes Brown

CHESED FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: The Chesed Committee for their caring and thoughtfulness during Marty’s illness. Sandy & Marty Rockwell IN HONOR OF: The birth of our first grandchild, George Michael Englander. Robert, Laura & Carolyn Englander IN MEMORY OF: Ronald Rebnord, beloved father of Dave Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord. Francine & Scott Eisner UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Alice Gimpel, in loving memory. Allen Gimpel Henry Spiro, in loving memory. Rob Spiro

FOCUS ON FAMILIES FUND IN HONOR OF: Alan & Bobbi Goldenberg upon the birth of their grandson, George Michael Englander. Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom Brenda & Jay Levin upon the birth of their grandson, Levi Isaac Klein. Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom Bonnie & Ira Sender upon the birth of their granddaughter, Adira Eve Sender. Jean & Ron Friedman

TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND

GENERAL FUND (Cont.)

IN APPRECIATION OF: The Charman Family for providing Congregation Beth Judea with the taffy apples for their “Season of Happiness”.

IN HONOR OF: Sandy & Elliott Englander upon the birth of their son, George Michael Englander. Rita & Sid Mathias

IN MEMORY OF: Arlene & Sidney Brandt, beloved mother and father of Sharon & Harris Weiner. Heidi & Jerry Sakol

Congregation Beth Judea for the Holiday box. Miriam Spickard

Celia & Dan Geiger upon the birth of their granddaughter, Talya Barbara Geiger. Heidi & Jerry Sakol

Estelle Charman, in loving honor and memory. Mark Charman

Congregation Beth Judea for virtual High Holiday services and community Yizkor. Gail & Sheldon Galster Elaine & Bruce Greenberg Richard & Claire Hack Barbara & Norman Hollenberg Stacey & Elliott Lavy Mindy Lazor Sheryl Rosen & Arthur Cohen Congregation Beth Judea for welcoming us to minyan and allowing us to say kaddish for our mothers. Renee & David Kaplan IN HONOR OF: The many people who contributed and participated in Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Thank you to all for their efforts to keep us together as a community and provide a meaningful worship experience, Rabbi Zimbalist, Hazzan Weisberg, Lisa Neiman, Dana Goldstein, Arnie Bender, and many others. Laura & Stan Zoller Adam Barshefsky for being named Board Member of the Year. Alvin & Nita Barshefsky

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Lee & Arnie Goldberg upon their passion of Congregation Beth Judea and for helping me become a member from afar. Miriam Grahame Harriet & Jordan Krugel, my parents, upon their 63rd wedding anniversary. Gary & Erica Krugel Brenda & Jay Levin upon the birth of their grandson, Levi Isaac Klein. Sandy Levitt Rita & Sid Mathias Judy & Bill Levitan upon the engagement of their daughter, Hayley Levitan and Jonathan Gluskin. Rita & Sid Mathias Karen & Philip Nagel upon the birth of their granddaughter, Sofie Mae Sobin. Sandy Levitt Bonnie & Ira Sender upon the birth of their granddaughter, Adira Eve Sender. Rita & Sid Mathias Phyllis Udany upon her special birthday. Dave Rebnord & Marilyn GreenRebnord

Sylvia Gilbert, beloved mother of Natalie & Nate Solomon. Dana & Ken Goldstein Heidi & Jerry Sakol Karen Holmes, beloved sister of Susie Rizman. Heidi & Jerry Sakol Sandy Ramras, beloved father of Scott Ramras and Family. Rita & Sid Mathias Ronald Rebnord, beloved father and grandfather of Dave Rebnord & Marilyn GreenRebnord and Family. Kim & Joel Abern B.G. Readers Janice & David Dlatt Helene Fliegel Jean & Ron Friedman Dana & Ken Goldstein Joan Green Judy Green & John Kilyk Robin Green Susan Green & Robert Ring Elaine Howard Erica & Gary Krugel Judy & Bill Levitan Sandra & Ed Lorgeree Rita & Sid Mathias Lisa & Michael Miner Debbie & David Posner Elaine & Mark Ross Merle & Evan Rumack Heidi & Jerry Sakol Arla & Murray Sprung

TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND (Cont.) IN MEMORY OF: Leila Schwartz, beloved sister and aunt of Linda & Albert Stark and Family. Heidi & Jerry Sakol Henry “Hank” Stern, cousin of Geri & Rob Friedman and Family. Susie & Bob Pinzur UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Debby Cortes, in loving memory. Gary Cortes Leon Goldberg and Rose Goldberg, in loving memory. Helen Peters Ida Stein, beloved Oma, Thank you for all you taught me. With love always. Die Kleine. Jean & Ron Friedman MEN’S CLUB

IN HONOR OF: Norm Kurtz for his knowledge, teaching and passion for Judaism at the Interpretive minyan. Ellen Gluskin IN MEMORY OF: Sandy Ramras, beloved father and grandfather. Harriette Feinstone Cohen Jean & Ron Friedman Deborah & Ron Kovich

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INCLUSION FUND IN HONOR OF: Renee & Michael Klass upon the engagement of their daughter, Karen Klass and Andrew Frankenthal. Ann & Mitch Lerman Judy & Bill Levitan upon the engagement of their daughter, Hayley Levitan and Jonathan Gluskin. Renee & Michael Klass and Family IN MEMORY OF: Ronald Rebnord, beloved father of Dave Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord. Renee & Michael Klass

KIDDUSH FUND IN HONOR OF: Phyllis Udany upon her special birthday. Debbie & Arnie Bender IN MEMORY OF: Sandy Ramras, beloved father and grandfather. Debbie & Arnie Bender UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jeffrey Caplan, beloved brother. Ron Caplan SISTERHOOD FUND

SUNSHINE FUND

IN HONOR OF: Sandy & Elliott Englander upon the birth of their son, George Michael Englander. Judi & Michael Greenberg

IN HONOR OF: Sherry Krawitz, thank you. Dave Rebnord & Marilyn GreenRebnord

Leslie & Steven Peck upon the marriage of their daughter, Marlee Peck and Zachary Kovar Bonnie & Ira Sender

Sandy Ramras, beloved father and grandfather. Dave Rebnord & Marilyn GreenRebnord

IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Gilbert, beloved mother of Natalie & Nate Solomon. Marla Kazan

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Beverly Goldstein, beloved mother and grandmother. Judy & Glenn Goldstein

Ronald Rebnord, beloved father of Dave Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord. The Mann Family - Kim, Skip, Ryan, Josie, Jason, Amber, Owen & Nate

LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND IN HONOR OF: Albert Stark, yasher koach on your participation in the High Holidays. Ann & Mitch Lerman

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Haskell Kasanov, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Susan Silverstone & Family

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Phillip Nemser, beloved father, Poppy and great-grandfather. We miss you.

Rose Price, beloved mother. Liz Schachter

TRIBUTES YOUTH FUND IN HONOR OF: Lou Rabin, yasher koach on your participation in the High Holidays. Ann & Mitch Lerman Bonnie & Ira Sender upon their anniversary. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Bonnie & Ira Sender upon the birth of their granddaughter, Adira Eve Sender. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Ann & Mitch Lerman

IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Gilbert, beloved mother of Natalie & Nate Solomon. Ann & Mitch Lerman ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Claire Seligman, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother of Sandy & Andy Nissenberg. Linda Friedman Lisa Grodman Diane Krawitz Laura Lerner & Family UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Alan Nisenbaum, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Linda & Harry Zederman

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CONGREGATION SUPPORT FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Harry S. Stern, beloved father and father-in-law. Debbi & Alan Green RACHEL HIRSHMAN MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ronald Rebnord, beloved father of Dave Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord. Beth & Ken Redfern

JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Suzanne Fine, in loving memory. Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan & Elizabeth Fine Frank Singer, in loving memory. Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan & Elizabeth Fine

JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND A DONATION WAS MADE: The Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation

BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Louis Rabin upon his beautiful davening on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Gregg Pollack Janet Reicher upon her special birthday. Marlene & Stacy Sachs Myron Reicher upon his special birthday. Marlene & Stacy Sachs

IN MEMORY OF: Ronald Rebnord, beloved father of Dave Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord. Ann & Mitch Lerman Marlene & Stacy Sachs Ben Saypol, our family always enjoyed his services and I was thinking of him on Rosh Hashanah. Jaclyn Spitz UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jack Brill, beloved father and grandfather. Marlene & Stacy Sachs Arnold Hecht, always in my heart. Mitch Hecht

IN MEMORY OF: Reva White, beloved aunt. Susie Rizman

CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org Website: http://www.BethJudea.org Rabbi Morris Zimbalist Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Hazzan Emeritus Roger J. Weisberg President Dana Goldstein Executive Director Lisa Neiman Educational Director Anna Besser Youth Director Marc Sender Editor Evan Rumack

From The Editors In order for your article to be published in the next issue, we must have it at the synagogue by the 10th of the month! There will be no exceptions. This includes information on disk as well. We need your article as it is important to let the congregation know what your group is doing. Announcements should take the form of articles in The Word rather than separate flyers. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Rabbi, Board of Directors or the editors.

Worship Schedule

Candle Lighting Times

Conducted by Rabbi Morris Zimbalist

Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.

Shabbat Evening Services ..........................................6:30.p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ........................................ 9:30 a.m. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m.

November 6 ……............................................... 4:21 p.m. November 13 ……............................................. 4:13 p.m. November 20 ……………………..................... 4:08 p.m.

Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.

November 27 …………………….................... 4:04 p.m. .

Weekday Evening Minyan: Sunday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.

The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is ‫ אֲ ֶשׁר‬,‫ֹלקינוּ ֶמלֶ ְך הָ עוֹלָ מ‬ ֵ ֱ‫בָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה ה' א‬ .‫וֹתיו וְצִ וָּנוּ ְלהַ ְד ִליק נֵר ֶשׁל ַשׁבָּ ת‬ ָ ְ‫ִק ְדּ ָשׁנוּ ְבּ ִמצ‬ 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.