!בָּרוְּך ַהבָּא Rabbi David Klatzker
BJ Block Party August 13, 2017 5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047 Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org
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HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS and SCHOOL INFO PICKUP HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS and SCHOOL INFO PICKUP To expedite the distribution of High Holiday tickets and school admit cards, congregants are required to pick up their High Holiday tickets and school assignments in person at the synagogue office. Tickets and school assignments will be available for pick-up beginning Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the School Meet ‘n Greet. Packets can be also picked up during regular weekday office hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and on Fridays from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Should you need special arrangements please call Lisa at the synagogue office at 634-0777. Tickets cannot be released unless 1/3 of dues and fees for the fiscal year 2017/18 and all prior dues are paid, unless you are on Visa/MC or on a payment plan approved by the Finance Committee. REMINDER: BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE FORMS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 18th.
In This Issue High Holiday Information Calendar Tisha B’Av Notes from the Cantor President’s Message Beth Judea Mission Statement Upcoming Events Ways & Means With Gratitude and Thanks Shiva Baskets Shirat Shabbat 10-for-10 Minyan Challenge Religious Education BJE Early Childhood Youth The Word - August 2017
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Adult Education Sisterhood Sisterhood Book Club Sisterhood Rummage Sale Sisterhood Gift Shop Men’s Club Community News Shalva Gift Cards Goodman’s Blog The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes
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CALENDAR Special Events July 31 August 1 August 14 August 16 August 31
Erev Tisha B’Av Tisha B’Av Shofar Blowing Lessons Shofar Blowing Lessons High Holiday Workshop
Sisterhood August 7 August 16 September 7
Rummage Sale Sisterhood Book Club Annual Membership Dinner
Men’s Club
ATTN: PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS Please send us your college students addresses. You can email them to lneiman@bethjudea.org
August 26 August 27 September 3
Men’s Club at Lieberman Golf Outing Sponsor a Hole Buffalo Grove Stampede
Programming August 3 August 13 August 18 August 23
Israel Scouts at Lake County JCC Block Party Shabbat Under the Stars Volunteers for Israel
Youth IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Religious School Meetings August 20 August 20
School Meet ‘n Greet Mini Mitzvah Day
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Be Sure To Check Out Our New Section High Holiday Guide Coming Soon PICK UP PACKETS - August 20 BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE DEADLINE – AUGUST 18, 2017.
This is the Deadline for the Book of Remembrance Forms is August 18, 2017. Please be sure to submit your forms as it will be submitted to the printer that day, and no revisions can be made.
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“Beth Judea Community News” see page 20 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers August 4, 2017 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of August will be recognized at our service on August 4th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
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TISHA B’AV
TISHA B'AV: A TIME TO MOURN TISHA B’AV SCHEDULE EREV TISHA B’AV MONDAY, JULY 31, 2017 Tisha B’Av Services – 7:30 pm (Rabbi Klatzker will be joining us) and TISHA B’AV (Fast Day) TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 Shaharit – 7:30 am Minha/Ma’ariv – 7:30 pm PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THESE COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES
IMPORTANT DATES IN JEWISH HISTORY JULY 31
EREV TISHA B’AV FAST BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
AUGUST 1
TISHA B’AV FAST DAY
AUGUST 22 AUGUST 23
ROSH HODESH 1 ROSH HODESH 2 ELUL Begins. Throughout Elul at Shaharit, blow shofar daily (except Shabbat).
SEPTEMBER 20 EREV ROSH HASHANAH Do not blow shofar in the morning.
SEPTEMBER 24 FAST OF GEDALIAH
Monday night, July 31, 2017, is the eve of Tisha B'Av -- the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. Erev Tisha B'Av memorial Services will be held at 7:30 PM on Monday night at Congregation Beth Judea. The synagogue is located on IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove. The community is cordially invited to attend. The Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av commemorates the destruction of both Jewish Temples -- the first in 586 BCE by the Babylonians and the second in 70 CE by the Romans. Over the course of time, this holiday has become a time to mourn the persecutions of Jews throughout history, including the Spanish Inquisition and the Holocaust. Like Yom Kippur, Tisha B'Av is a major fast day, observed from sunset to sunset. On Tisha B'Av, as on Yom Kippur, observant Jews abstain from eating, bathing, wearing perfume and leather shoes and engaging in any kind of physical pleasure. During services on Monday night the Book of Lamentations (Eikhah) will be recited and chanted by candlelight as the congregation sits along the steps of the bima or on the floor. This ritual is meant to elicit a reflective and forlorn mood. This powerful book laments the loss of the Temple and describes the desolation of Jerusalem and the suffering of the Jewish people in the five moving chapters of Eikhah.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES AT BETH JUDEA AUGUST August 3 August 6 August 13 August 14 August 16 August 16 August 18 August 20 August 23 August 26 August 27 August 31
Israel Scouts Rummage Sale Annual Block Party Shofar Blowing Lessons Shofar Blowing Lessons Sisterhood Book Club Shabbat Under the Stars School Meet n’ Greet Volunteers for Israel Men’s Club at Lieberman Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing High Holiday Workshop 4
NOTES FROM THE CANTOR HELPING OUR SOLDIERS An easy way to help our soldiers I made a donation last month to an organization in Israel called CONNECTIONs ISRAEL, supplying a pizza to the IDF soldiers near Israel’s borders. I received a nice thank you email, including a picture of one of the soldiers holding up a card which reads “Thank You Cantor Weisberg”– I have to admit, I was impressed! Below is the information on this program in case you would be interested in participating. HAZZAN ROGER WEISBERG
"Pizza2Give" delivers pizzas to soldiers located on bases and outposts near Israel's borders. We buy pizzas from development town restaurants located in the periphery. In this way, we demonstrate support for both IDF soldiers and small businesses that are affected by continued tensions. As of today we are 1) delivering pizzas to soldiers daily. 2) sending pies to soldiers directly from parents who live overseas, and once every two weeks provide pizza to soldiers whose have come from overseas to serve in the IDF. 3) delivering letters written by IDF supporters to the soldier to let them know their service and sacrifice is appreciated
Make a donation to help our small businesses and show your support to our IDF soldiers.
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President’s Message I am very honored and excited to be the next President of Congregation Beth Judea. I would especially like to thank our outgoing president, Arnie Goldberg, for his countless hours of service and dedication to our community. I would also like to thank our outgoing Board of Directors for all their hard work.
SIDNEY MATHIAS CBJ PRESIDENT
At our recent Installation service, we honored some of our fellow congregants for their service to CBJ. Mazel Tov to Diane Ganden, Jeff Karp and Harris Weiner on their Outstanding Service Awards; Tammy Brody and Dana Goldstein on their Board Members of the Year Awards; and Bonnie Sender as recipient of the Rabbi's Award. Thank you to all the volunteers who are responsible for making CBJ "our home.“ We are now starting our 50th year as a congregation, and we will be facing numerous challenges — including hiring a permanent rabbi, a second clergy, and a second cantor or cantorial soloist for our upcoming High Holiday Services. We have a dedicated rabbi search committee in place that will resume after the high holidays. We have appointed co-chairs of a second clergy search committee, and they also will begin their work shortly. We are already receiving applications for a second cantor for our upcoming high holiday services, and we hope to be far along in the process by the time you read my message.
I want to again welcome Rabbi David Klatzker and his wife into our community. If you have not yet met him, I hope you take the opportunity to meet him at "Shabbat Under the Stars" on August 18th. He has many years of experience as both a permanent and an interim rabbi who will help us through our transition.
We are in the process of planning several events to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We will need many volunteers to plan and help at these events. Please contact me with your interest in serving on the 50th Anniversary committee or any of our committees. We have the following standing committees: Finance, Ritual, Membership, Education, Facilities, Youth, Programming, Social Action, Israel Affairs, Communications, Planned Giving, and Ways and Means. We also have special a committees like our Inclusion committee. As you can see from our wide variety of committees, we hope you will find a committee that meets your talents and expertise. I again ask all of our CBJ family to keep our cantorial soloist and friend, Ben Saypol, in your thoughts and prayers. His CaringBridge webpage is https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bensaypol. It is so very sad but I hope Ben finds comfort in realizing how many friends he has here at CBJ and who have already posted their thoughts on his webpage. Sidney Mathias CBJ President
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. The Word – August 2017
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SHOFAR BLOWING LESSONS
BLOCK PARTY USY vs MC Softball Challenge
Shofar Blowing Lessons for adults and children Orin Rotman will be available for Shofar Blowing Lessons Monday, August 14, 2017 and Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Sessions will be held from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm both evenings at Congregation Beth Judea NEW SHOFARS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
August 13, 2017 – 11:30 am Come Meet New Members and Rabbi Klatzker Visit with Old Friends BBQ Hot Dog Lunch & Snacks Music by A-Z Entertainment Arts & Crafts, Relay Races USY vs. Men’s Club Softball Challenge Twin Creeks Park - Buddy Baseball Field 401 Aptakisic Road - Buffalo Grove, IL PLEASE RSVP NOW
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SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS
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ISRAEL COMMITTEE PROGRAM
INVITES YOU TO JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23rd at 8:00 pm as we welcome
Irwin Katz & Jeff Marcowitz as they share with us a special presentation on their experience with:
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Upcoming Events
SISTERHOOD ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
MEN’S CLUB ANNUAL GOLF OUTING MEN’S CLUB 22ND ANNUAL
STOP! BEFORE YOU DONATE THOSE SALEABLE ITEMS
DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING Sunday, August 27, 2017 Buffalo Grove Golf Club
SISTERHOOD ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 We will be accepting donations of clothing, household items, dishes, kitchenware, books, toys, bikes, pictures, linens and SMALL furniture. Drop offs begin July 30th. Photo from last year’s event Rummage Sale Flyer Volunteer
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Please contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org or 847-634-0777 if you need any special accommodations, including transportation, to participate in our programs.
Ways & Means As the newly elected VP of Ways and Means, my goal is to oversee all fund-raising activities here at Congregation Beth Judea. These fundraisers supplement the pledge drive, donations, and other contributions received by MITCH HECHT our generous congregants here WAYS & MEANS VP at the synagogue. This helps the synagogue meet our annual budget and promotes and builds a sense of community. To date, our first scheduled fund raiser is on Sunday, October 15th for Congregation Beth Judea’s annual Mah Jongg Tournament. It is opened to the entire Northwest Suburban community as well as your neighbors, friends, and family from around the Chicagoland area. Another goal is growing our Tree of Life to recognize wonderful life cycle events from b’nai mitzvah, engagements, weddings, and milestone birthdays and anniversaries. Please contact the office for a form. As is required of all service committees, the Ways and Means Committee shall establish annual goals and plan for monitoring and evaluating the success of the committee in achieving these goals and report regularly to the executive committee on the progress of these goals and the future activities of the committee. The committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is August 15th at 8:00 pm following evening minyan. We have lots of ideas and would love additional input. Sincerely,
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Mitch Hecht Ways & Means VP
With Gratitude and Thanks With gratitude, we would like to thank the following sponsors and donors for their contribution to the Oneg honoring our Retiring Teachers and the special Kiddush on June 24th held in honor of our Award Recipients and Outgoing & Incoming Officers and Board Members. Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt Arnie & Debbie Bender Jerry & Helen Brin Arnie & Lee Goldberg The Goldstein Family Neil & Alina Greenhill The Karp Family Marty & Sherry Krawitz Howard & Diane Ganden
Ronna Leibach Cindy Lipka Sid & Rita Mathias Esther Mosak Bob & Susie Pinzur Dave & Marilyn Rebnord Stacy & Marlene Sachs Jerry & Heidi Sakol The Sender Family
Ira & Bonnie Sender Howard & Karri Spiegel Marc & Marlyn Spivak Nate & Natalie Solomon Harris & Sharon Weiner Jeff & Rhonda Wener Eric Yegelwel & Gail Gerber
Shiva Baskets
Shirat Shabbat
Sunshine Fund 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 family’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.
Join us on Friday September 15th at 7:30 pm as we celebrate
SHIRAT SHABBAT
Musical ShaBBaT Celebration!!!
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. As chairman of the Sunshine Fund, donations may be sent to Mitch Hecht at 215 S. Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 or to the shul attention Lisa Neiman.
10-for-10 Summer 2017 Minyan Attendance Challenge
Thanking you in advance for you generous donations. Respectfully, Mitch Hecht It takes 10 Jewish adults (includes teens 13+) to make a Minyan
Did You Know... Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.
It takes 10 mornings or evenings for you to help provide a Minyan each day this summer. Can you go 10-for-10? It’s a MITZVAH! Learn More
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Religious Education We are known as “Am Yisrael – the people of Israel” because we have long considered peoplehood and belonging as a defining characteristic of being a Jew. On an everyday level, this focus is Anna Besser translated into community building Education Director in our congregations. Belonging gives us a sense of purpose, a connection to those around us, and an opportunity to forge friendships through congregational programs, celebrations, and life cycle events.
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Community is an integral part of CBJ religious school. Jewish families shouldn’t live in isolation. We need engagement with other Jewish families for our community to flourish. Join us throughout the year to continue building our CBJ Community!
So, what makes a community? In simplest terms, a community is a group of people living in the same place and having a particular characteristic in common. -
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A group is more than two people, as two people create a partnership, but three people make a community. At CBJ Religious School, we emphasize that we are links in a long chain of tradition and history, which has endured for thousands of years, and, hopefully, will endure for thousands more. By providing a loving and supportive atmosphere in which our children can study about their heritage, we hope to instill in our students a sense of pride in who they are and a feeling of responsibility and caring for the continuity of the Jewish people. Living in the same place…we live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and while our children may go to different public schools, we all come together at CBJ to learn, celebrate, and support one another. At CBJ religious school, each grade and/or class is a community. We get to know one another, work together, and look out for each other. We teach kehillah (community), kavod (honor and respect), talmud Torah (learning), tikkun olam (repairing the world), achdut (unity), and much more. We strive to teach our students to be menchsen.
A particular characteristic in common… a similar story binds us together. Torah unites us. We are given the opportunity to delve into our history and choose how to continue building on it. At CBJ religious school, our educational experiences are designed to nurture personalization of the words of Torah, create a comfort with tefillah, and cultivate each child’s Jewish identity.
Don’t forget to join us on Sunday, August 20th at 10:30 am for our School Meet ‘n Greet & Mini-Mitzvah Day! CBJ SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER
August Event
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Shabbat Under the Stars
6 pm
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School Meet ‘n Greet & mini Mitzvah Day
10:30 am
September Event 5
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Time
First Day of Classes
4:15 – 6:15 pm
Aleph – Heh
6:15 – 8:00pm (Heh)
First Day of Sunday School Classes
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(Aleph – Dalet)
(K – 2nd Grade)
School & Youth Kick-Off; 9:00 am Classroom visits & more! (Parents join in at 9 am) 11
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First Beyahad (HS) Class (CBJ location)
6:30 – 8:30pm
Gimel – Dalet Kallah @ JCYS Henry Horner (Ingleside, IL)
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Religious Education “More than the Jews have kept the Shabbat, the Shabbat has kept the Jews.” Ahad HaAm
Shabbat is an important part of our school curriculum. We teach our students about the joys and beauty of Shabbat. We train them to become proficient members of our community. In an effort to coordinate what our students are learning in the classroom and what they practice in their daily lives, CBJ has integrated Shabbat service attendance into our curriculum.
Shabbat attendance is a requirement for all CBJ students in Aleph – Heh. During the school year, Aleph through Heh students are expected to attend 9 Shabbat services
(August 1, 2017 – June 2, 2018) Please mark your attendance in the Shabbat Book located in the Robbins Sanctuary
Services that will count toward Shabbat service requirements are:
Friday night – services begin at 7:30 pm
Shabbat morning Robbins Sanctuary services begin at 9:30 am Junior Congregation services begin at 10:30 am o Will count towards 4 Shabbat services for Aleph & Bet o Will count towards 3 Shabbat services for Gimel, Dalet & Heh
High Holiday Services - Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur day services.
Any service in which there is a Torah and Haftarah reading such as Rosh Hodesh - Simhat Torah (morning service) Sukkot - Passover Sh’mini Atzeret - Shavuot
We want the students to come with parents in order to fully enjoy and participate in the service. Students and families must stay for the DURATION of the SERVICE. This is NOT a drop-off Shabbat.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: HEH students must attend 6 Shabbat morning services prior to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah; these 6 services will be counted towards both the Shabbat service and b’nai mitzvah requirement.
Shabbat services need to be attended at Beth Judea in order to count towards the attendance policy
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BJE Early Childhood Centers
Registration for 2017-2018
Registration at the Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center at Beth Judea is well under way. Registration for our 2017-2018 school year has begun. Schedule a visit to one of our classes: New Steps (parent/caregiver and toddler), More Steps (2 year olds), Kadima (3 year olds) and Pre-K, and learn about our amazing curriculum. Call us at 847634-0363 to begin your child’s preschool journey. Come and see what we’re all about!
Camp Ramah
Youth
Gift Cards SUPPORT BETH JUDEA BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS
WHAT’S UP IN THE WORLD OF OUR YOUTH??? Camp Camp Camp!!! Over the past month I had the pleasure of visiting our CBJ youth and teens at various Jewish day and overnight camps across the Chicagoland and Wisconsin areas. I had an AMAZING time!!! It is hard to describe the feeling that I get inside when I enter one of these camp communities. It is one of those warm fuzzy feelings that permeate throughout your body. I find it impossible to hold back a smile when I enter one of these Jewish camps....click here for Marc’s full article.
Links to pictures from the different camp visits Henry Horner Day Camp Visit Pictures Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp Visit Pictures Ramah Day Camp Visit Pictures Camp Chi Visit Pictures Camp Ramah Overnight Visit Pictures
Purchasing gift cards is one of the easiest ways to support Beth Judea. 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. 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
CBJ Youth Membership Early Bird Discount!!! CBJ Youth Membership Registration 2017-2018 Don’t wait!!! Sign up for membership in any of the CBJ Youth programs for the 2017-2018 year by 9/19/17 and receive a $5 discount on your annual dues for the year! Click link above to sign up!
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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 as well as our calendar http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYcalendar. You can sign up for membership by going to http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth.
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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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 August 2017 These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted.
WEEKLY CLASSES:
Israel Matters
Taught by Hazzan Weisberg Join Hazzan Weisberg in gaining a better understanding of the newest challenges and opportunities arising for Israel as well as its neighbors. What Jewish values and religious principles can be seen when Israel’s leaders are dealing with the Palestinians, with the growing number of Islamic extremist groups, with the Arab world, with the greater international community?
Tuesday mornings after minyan (8:30 –9:15 am)
Diving Into Talmud: Grappling with Life, Law and Innovation Taught by Orin Rotman
The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning. It addresses eternal questions of ethics, human nature and our relationship to the Divine. Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge required and texts will be provided. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class) Sunday mornings at 8:00 am
Sweet Taste of Torah: Psalms Taught by Orin Rotman
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. Wednesday evenings at 8 pm
SHABBAT CLASSES:
These Saturday morning classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted.
Weekly Parsha Study Facilitated by Orin Rotman Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants. Shabbat morning at 9:00 am every Shabbat morning
Alternative Shabbat Service Facilitated by Norm Kurtz 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 am every Shabbat morning
Sisterhood
Sisterhood Book Club
Hello Sisterhood Ladies!! Our new year is starting out at full speed. First of all, we installed our new board in June while enjoying a delicious dinner at the Continental Restaurant. The presidents for 2017-18 are Heidi Sakol and Rhonda Cohn, and we are very excited about some upcoming events. Coming up quickly will be our annual Rummage Sale on Sunday, August 6th. Believe it or not, it’s still not too late to volunteer. We need people to help sort the week before, help with final set up on Saturday night, and, of course, volunteer the day of. There is no shortage of ways to help, AND you have the opportunity to shop early! Please call Sandy Goldenberg at 847401-1955 to sign up. She’s waiting for your call!! Our next book club will be on Wednesday, August 16th at Brenda Levin’s home. The book will be Small Great Things by Jodi Piccoult. It is always a joy to gather at Brenda’s home to discuss our books. It’s warm and intimate and VERY enjoyable. Come join us! This year our Paid-Up Membership Dinner will be held on Thursday, September 7th. We are planning a fun informal evening with a picnic themed dinner to “wrap up” the summer followed by a Name that TV Theme Song game. As this article is being written, Leslie Peck is spearheading a fantastic committee which is having all sorts of fun planning the dinner. Won’t you join us? Remember, if you have any questions about Sisterhood, Heidi (847-951-7639) and Rhonda (847-208-0921) are very happy to help you. Feel free to call us 24/6!
Where every woman’s voice is heard SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Come Join Us As We Discuss SMALL GREAT THINGS by Jodi Picoult An African-American labor & delivery nurse in making a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told by the hospital that she's been reassigned to another patient because the parents are white supremacists & don't want her touching their baby. The next day the baby goes into cardiac arrest while that nurse is the only one on duty.
Does she follow orders or does she intervene? Her decision leads to her being charged with a serious crime. The nurse, along with her white attorney, come to see that what they've been taught their whole lives about others - and themselves - might be wrong. A page turning plot with a gripping moral dilemma.
Book Discussion will be on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 7:30 pm At Brenda Levin’s Home Please RSVP to brendaclevin@yahoo.com
This event is open to Sisterhood and CBJ Women
Heidi Sakol & Rhonda Cohn Sisterhood Co-Presidents Contact Heidi Sakol heidis121@yahoo.com or Rhonda Cohn funnymom@cohn1.com for more information or to get involved.
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Sisterhood Annual Rummage Sale Dear Congregation member, Thanks for helping with the annual rummage sale. We can use all the help. We will be setting up starting Sunday July 30th. This is our first drop off day, so most of the work will involve arranging the social hall and the tables. We will continue setting up each day (Monday through Thursday), so any time you have then will be greatly appreciated. Many of us will be there in the evenings, but feel free to come any time you have a chance. I will be there during the day, so you won’t be alone. This is the best time to shop the bargains! Saturday night (after Shabbat) we will be doing the final set-up. We have a tradition of meeting for dinner (Chinese…what else) spouses and families welcome, and then going over to shul. Please come…we have good food, good friends and do good work. Sunday is the most important day. We have advertised the sale to begin at 9am, but we always have people at the door much earlier. If you can be there early we will have the coffee on. The sale will continue until around 2pm. After the sale ends we also need people to help clean up, so if you can’t come early we could still use you later.
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SISTERHOOD ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th, 2017 9:00 am to 3:00 pm We will be accepting donations of clothing, household items, dishes, kitchenware, books, toys, bikes, pictures, linens and SMALL furniture only!
NO TELEVISIONS, COMPUTERS, UNDERWEAR, SWIMWEAR! DROP OFF TIMES & DATES: Sunday, July 30 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
If you have any questions, let me know. slgoldenberg@yahoo.com or 847-401-1955.
Monday, July 31 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thanks in advance for your help,
Tuesday, August 1 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sandy Goldenberg
Wednesday, August 2 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday, August 3 9:00 am – 11:00 am NO DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE SALE!
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Sisterhood Gift Shop The Sisterhood of Beth Judea proudly shares about our renowned Judaica Shop! Our Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of items and gifts with continually updated inventory. Stop by and 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 non-Judaic 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! Our hours when Hebrew School is in session are: Tuesdays – 4 pm to 8 pm
Sundays – 9 am to 12:30 pm
We also will gladly make appointments to meet with you at your convenience – simply contact: Karen Nagel; 847-722-6621; geniuspkn2@aol.com Ann Lerman; 847-373-8640;annlerman325@gmail.com 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, 2017 COUPON
Men’s Club Ladies and Gentlemen of Beth Judea, As the month of August is now upon us, I decided to look up the meaning of the word August. It means “inspiring reverence or admiration of supreme dignity.” The month will come and go no matter what we do, but will we as a congregation live up to that definition in this month? Only we can decide this. This beginning of the secular month of August will usher in, along with many other things, Rabbi Klatzker. I am proud to be a member of Beth Judea and our Men’s Club. I know we, as a congregation on our “honeymoon.” will impress our transitional Rabbi in many ways, as our congregants and lay leaders are our greatest asset. The first of August is also the 9th of Av, the saddest holiday of the year Tisha B’av. As we commemorate our most devastating tragedies, we must also be proud of our tenacity when all hope seems lost. There has hardly been a time when we were not beset by troubles that seem impossible to overcome, and yet we are still here. Our most amazing strength is to bend and adapt to this constantly changing world. Very few of us are huge fans of change, but that is one facet of our people that has and will sustain us thru time. When adversity befalls us, that is when we must embrace and support one another the most. This August 13th, is our softball game Men’s Club vs. The Youth. Everyone is invited, and a wonderful time is guaranteed. This is also a the Congregation Block Party. Check for flyers in our media, and I hope to see everyone there. August 18th is Shabbat under the Stars̶ one of my personal favorite events. Food, fun, music, and ruach will be served in heavy doses. Please bring your entire family, and sing along with the Shirat Shabbat Band. I will be doing my V’Shamru dance. If you don’t know what that is, you should come and find out. August 27th ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS! Sunday is the day of the annual Jack Rizman Golf Outing. We have this as a fund-raising event that helps pay for all of our musical events. We also honor Dr. Jack Rizman who was an extremely talented and enthusiastic participant in so many ways to our synagogue. There are a great many
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people who knew him and his family, many that are still active contributors to our shul. Please check the flyer for information on how to reserve a spot, sponsor a hole, or just join us for pizza @ Lou Malnatis. I am really looking forward to this activity. Next month I hope to tell you about the upcoming Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Convention in Washington DC. Good health and safe travels to all, and I’ll see you in Shul. Jerry Sakol Men’s Club President
Tzedakah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to: American Committee Weitzman Institute of Science (ACWIS) Jewish National Fund Hillel International
We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
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. 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. Upcoming Dates: August 26 MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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Men’s Club / BJE Melton School
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Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Convention in Washington, D.C.
Current and Former Beth Judea Members Evan & Merle Rumack and Norm & Joan Kurtz at Israel Embassy
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Beth Judea Men’s Club Receives Awards
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New Membership Programs Beth Judea Announces Exciting New Membership Programs:
Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service Service Leader: Norm Kurtz
1. Referral Program Gift of Membership 3. STEPS to Membership
Every Shabbat Morning 10:30 am until 11:45 am.
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We're very excited to announce new membership programs for our community! We're making it easy and rewarding for you to help spread the word about our synagogue community to your family, friends, and Jewish families that might have moved into the neighborhood! Click Here for Full Details
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”
You are invited to join the Alternative Shabbat Service which meets every Shabbat morning. 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 and stay after services for Kiddush/lunch with the entire Congregation. We meet in the former youth lounge on the lower level of the Synagogue (which is accessible to the physically challenged) from 10:30 am until 11:45 am. Bring a friend with you. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat Shalom,
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. To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel click here to share their experience.
Norm Kurtz Service Leader
For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org
EVERY SHABBAT MORNING
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and 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
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 or call Rabbi Klatzker at 847-634-0777 or e-mail Rabbi Klatzker at rabbiklatzker@bethjudea.org 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: Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack
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An Important Announcement CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a knowledgeable individual. We have a group of congregants who have been trained or are professionals who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We are also thinking about starting some support groups. We would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call Rabbi Pivo. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
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. Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: August 1
Daniel Jordan Michael Rosenfeld
August 2
Edith Margules
August 3
Anatoliy Kabalkin
August 4
Michele Sussman
August 5
Craig Levin Stuart Pearl Brandt Rosen Lee Silver Richard Chappe Michael Jacobs
August 6 August 8
Charlene Entman Elizabeth Gordon Bruce Portnoy
August 9
Myles Bauer
August 10
Phyllis Dritz Michael Levenstein Linda Spitz
August 11
Gloria Hernandez
August 12
Mitchell Polonsky Nate Solomon
August 13
Lee Goldberg Meyer Halperin Staci Levy
August 20
Dave Rebnord
August 21
Ken Brandt Lesley Elisco Ron Friedman Norman Kronowitz Shira Sender
August 22
Andrea Alhadeff Ellen Gluskin Morry Rizman
August 23
Tammy Brody Tom Quinn
August 24
Samuel Feldman Debra Posner
August 25
Michael Chorpash Jonathan Gerchikov Sheri Lewison Deborah Limer Linda Stark
August 26
Jerrold Silver
August 27
Lori Finn Penny Pinkus Deborah Weiss Sherie Zucker
August 28
Maynard Hirsch
August 29
Jim Duvel Jeff Kostis Joan Kurtz Barbara Pearl
August 14
Sandy Victor
August 15
David Brody
August 30
Mischa Schlichting
August 16
Jordan Krugel
August 31
August 17
Bruce Entman
Ron Miller Edward Newman Steve Rosenbloom Paula Silberman
August 18
Nancy Litwin
August 19
Stacy Brull Marcie Marcus Tatyana Pesin Heidi Robbins Carey Rosemarin Marcia Weissman
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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AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: August 1
Rhonda & Edward Newman Erica & Matt Veronie
August 4
August 21
Marci & Bryan Fooden Eva & Irving Gurin
Stella & Yigal Greener Barbara & Lee Silver Marcia & Robert Weissman
August 23
Lee & Arnold Goldberg
August 5
Jodi & Jeffrey Schechter
August 24
Vicki & Sanford White
August 7
Bonnie & Stanford Robbin
August 25
August 8
Sherri & Morrie Lieberman Staci & Steven Turofsky
Marla & Neal Feld Joan & Norman Kurtz Nancy & Burton Litwin
August 9
Jill & Peter Marks Anne & Lance Pacernick
August 26
Celia & Dan Geiger Gayle & Michael Ludwig
August 10
Effie & Matthew Kudlowitz Merle & Evan Rumack
August 27
August 11
Drora & Jerry Patt
Amy & Scott Bauer Ann & Mitchell Lerman Ina & Sanford Ramras Cornelia & Earl Roden
August 12
Rhonda & David Cohn Julia & Boris Lyubomirsky
August 28
Pamela Weiner & Steven Malkin
August 29
Joanne & Steven Dicker
August 30
Marah & Jonathan Altenberg Lauri & Stanley Rosenbloom
August 31
Charlene & Bruce Entman Kristie & Mark Fingerhut Jen & Jeff Goldstein Jimena & Jared Goldstine Lisa & Tom Quinn Ann Lesley & Scott Rosen Karen & Paul Saharack Ethel & Mitchell Schwerdlin
August 15
Mary & Harvey Brickman Judith & William Levitan Rhonda & Larry Wollheim
August 16
Lori & Gary Thalheimer
August 17
Barbara & Stuart Pearl Beth & Kenneth Redfern
August 18
Beth & Cary Chaitman
August 19
Robin & Fred Fingerhut Wendy & Steven Frost Pamela & Howard Kaufman Linda & Albert Stark
August 20
Sheree & Lee Arbus Sheryl & Harold Cutler Judith & Glenn Goldstein Robin & Hyman Riebman
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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August Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS August 4
Abraham Bankendorf* Leah Bransky Joseph Cohen* Florence Frankel* Sidney Jacobson* Martin Lafer David Movitz Anne Pearl Stewart Irwin Rosen Walter Scholl Charlotte Sheim* Robert Yablon
Sandra Berenson Henry Chiprin* Ruth Dolgin Rose Goldman* Henry Kaner Marvin Levine Ethel Rose Newman* Elizabeth Pressberg Edward Mandel Rosenfeld Eleanore Shapiro Jeff Shultz
Nellie Berger Alan M. Coady* Rae Feldman Gloria Hecht* Sidney Kramer Jack M. Levitt Sonia Nimzin* Ira Pulver Joseph Sabel* Harold Shefsky William Spiegel
August 11
Samuel Becker* Abraham Brin* Louis Deckowitz Sara Epstein Gloria Maria Garcia/Chamber William Horwitz* Fannie Loiben Lena Mathias* Ben Osgrove* Toby Rockwell Abraham Silberberg Sheldon Manny Stern Irving Walchirk
Helen Berkovitz Isadore Cohen Morris Elisco Oscar Fischman* Joseph Gardberg* Phyllis Kramer Daniel Luciano Eve Mellow Harry Pinzur Elaine Rothschild Shirley Smith Rose Stupel Elaine Weiner
Joel Brazeman Marlene Cohen* Sydney S. Entman* Jennie Frost Yehuda Greener Rita Lafer Samuel Manewith Judy Metz Shirley Pulver Ernest Shaw* Susan Spivak* Sam A. Tepper*
August 18
Harold Brown* Lillian Dannen* Rae Duboe* Lillian Fischman* Marilyn Kandel* Leo Liebovitz Cantor Murray Nixon* Eugene Ramras Milton David Secler* Morris Sulak Faye Yablon Joseph Zarchy
Marcella Bulmash Gary Davidoff Bernice Ellis Paul Fish Rae Kubiak* Natalie Meltzer Clara Pieter* Stanley Ramras Meyer Segal* Ethel Vinikoor Israel Yatkowsky*
Shirley Coady* Helen Davis* Morris Feldman Linda Hafft Howard Leibach* Herman Nidetz* Tevya Polakow Dayton Robinson Ruth Sheft Herbert Wolff Sam Yublosky*
August 25
Marilyn Bacalar Herbert Forman Bessie Kessler* Rose Luciano* Jack Rosenbloom*
Gerald Balbirer* Sonia Karchmar* Michael Lazar* Ruth Mandel* Eve Rosenfeld
Harry Borkan* Irving Katz Abram Lieberman* Seymour Paisin* Rose Stein
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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September Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS September 1
Morton Abelson* Edna Arker* Irene Cohen Earl Elisco Alex Greenberg* Millie Hennes Jake Klein* Dayton Lubesnick Sidney Patt Mollie Resnick* Alice Rothenberg* Sam Stark*
Barbara Abramovitz* Alvin Berger* Rosalyn Coleman* Richard Freid Ruth Greenhill-Spatt Mary Hill Minnie Fannie Krassner* Ruth Moses* Irv Pearlman* Robert Rosenbaum* Eve Scholl Donna Truger*
Kalman Albun Gloria Chappe Sam Cooper Jack Glickman Emanuel Gurin Joseph Klaskin* Yetta Lipka Helen Nevin Daniel Ramras Harris Rosenthal* Arthur Silverberg
September 8
Ida Albun Audrey Epton Jacob Friedland* Paula Greenstein* Leonard Heller Maurice J. Korengold Debora Litwin* Dorothy Perlmutter Leo Semel Stuart Trock
Frances R. Corenman* Rochelle Feldman Bernard Gerber Kenneth Haberman* Hyman Hoffman* Bernard Landau Sarah Lorber Martin Reicher Diane Shapiro*
Greta Dessauer Mildred Forman* Theodora Goldberg Al Harris Janet Klass* Jacob Louis Levin* Selma Opper Arthur Rothenberg* Lillian Shugan
September 15
Bessie Brenner* Melvin Feldman* Morris Gorin* Dorothy Leibowitz Alan Nisenbaum* Sidney Schreibman* Albert Sumner*
Louis Broodno* Arthur Gerchikov Amelia Kane Lillian Loeb* Jack Rosemarin Daniel Schuster
Betty Falcon* Carl Gershonfeld Estelle Kwasman Nathaniel Moffett Leslie Schiff* Theodor Sender*
September 22
Dorothy Behn Millie Fenchel Beverly Goldstein Michael Litt Morris Mills Elsie Saharack Sam Seligman Ida Stein Abraham Wolinsky*
William Burg* Leonard Fisher* Fred Green Rose Litwin Ida Rich Nathan Sandler* Lenore Shapiro Sally Sylvan Nathan Zeiger
Rose Edelstein Marshall Goldberg Ruth Levy* Inez Medor Lance Rubin Irving Schuster Jules Spitz Arlene Watters
September 29
Frances S. Barnett* Bernard Cutler* Suzanne Fine Norman Friedman David Goldbogen* Robert Hillman Pearl Margolis Morris Roden Maurie Schneider Harriette Silverman* Richard Wolf*
Louis Bloom David S. Eisenberg Sandra Fooden Morris Ginsberg Etta Greenberg* Sol Kessler* Ruth Mason Lillian Rosenston Celia Schreibman* Sol Weinberg* Adolf Wolff
Marianne Brenner* Dorothy Feldheim* Faye Frank Leon Goldberg* Arnold Hecht* Louis Lerner* Max Pander Jessie Rubinstein* Morris Shapiro* Gerszon Weiskopf*
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TRIBUTES FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Helen Brin Wes Brown Dave Cohn Jayme Ernsteen Ed Ginsberg Larry Goldstein Marty Krawitz Jim MacCrindle Arlene Moses Bob Parish Ethan Ritz Romer Baby Ben Saypol Merrill Schiffman Brayden Sear Frances Silverberg Glenn Simon Charles Walcer Sam Wener
Condolences Upon the Deaths of: Irving Adelstein Father of Debbie Adelstein Posner
IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband of Susan Adleman and beloved father of Rachel Jordan. CBJ Sisterhood
Carli & Craig Jaffe upon the birth of their son, Max Noah Jaffe
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Irwin Gerber Gail Gerber, Eric, Robin & Elyse Yegelwel
Susie & Dave Waitz upon the birth of their granddaughter, Emma Natalie Waitz
Richard Peck Howard & Deborah Tolsky and Family CAMP RAMAH FUND
RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mollie Levine Cheryl & Leonard Levine
RABBI PIVO DISCRETIONARY FUND
Marvin Adleman Husband of Susan Adleman Father of Rachel Jordan
IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo for his 6 years of service at Beth Judea. Beth Judea Men’s Club The Balogh Family
Gloria Dolores Taradash Solomon Paul Mother of Marla Goldberg
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Abe Cohn, never forgotten. Hennie Elisco
Charlotte Ruttenberg Mother of Marlene Greenberg Grandmother of Jeff Greenberg Burton Taub
PRAYER BOOK FUND
Births: Josh & Lonnie Finkle upon the birth of their daughter and Davida & Scott Finkle and Gayle & Rick Pervos upon the birth of their granddaughter, Maya Brooke Finkle
IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo for officiating a heartwarming wedding ceremony for Jacklyn and Ricky. Gelman & Brandt Families IN HONOR OF: Natalie & Brian Gurin upon their anniversary. Blythe & Andrew Thomashow Harris Weiner upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Shelly Slosky & Bill Shulman
IN MEMORY OF: Gloria Dolores Paul, beloved mother of Marla & Ted Goldberg and grandmother of Aaron and Seth Goldberg. Kim & Skip Mann UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Edward Leibowitz Karen & Philip Nagel
Father of Jeff Taub
Linda Ragins, beloved sister. Teri & Owen Pulver
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Weisberg for the beautiful ceremony he did for Jacklyn and Ricky’s wedding. The Gelman & Brandt Families IN HONOR OF: Leora Rose Fernsmith upon my granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah. Susan Adleman Gayle & Rick Pervos upon the birth of their granddaughter, Maya Brooke Finkle. Betty & Steve Kolko IN MEMORY OF: Gloria Dolores Paul, beloved mother of Marla & Ted Goldberg and grandmother of Aaron and Seth Goldberg. Rona Wolf Charlotte Ruttenberg, beloved mother of Marlene & Art Greenberg. Betty & Steve Kolko Alvin Weisberg, beloved uncle of Cantor Roger & Audrey Weisberg and Family. Kim & Joel Abern Rona Wolf UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Brett Lawrence Berlant, our beloved son and brother. Karen Berlant and Family Dorothy Block, beloved grandmother Marion Block, beloved mother. With love, Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross & Suzanne Secler
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CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)
CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Allan Brandt Morey Coleman Osna Goldstein William Goldstein, our beloved grandparents. Marla & Ken Brandt and Family
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Albert Soll Roberta & Bill Uhler
Muriel F. Brown Renee & Wes Brown
Rona Wolf
Curtis Green, in memory of our beloved father and grandfather on his first yahrzeit. The Rebnord Family Aaron Greenberg Judy & Steven Greenberg Max Hiller Ellene & Steven Lammers and Family Gertrude Horwitz Rita Gardberg Victor Lichtenstein Alina Greenhill Helen B. Nixon, beloved mother of Kim. Kim, Joel, Alexis and Andrew Abern Ira Pulver, a beloved father and grandfather. Teri & Owen Pulver and Family Seymour Rosen Lynn & Art Freedman Milton David Secler Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross & Suzanne Secler
Ron Weiner, beloved dad. Marla & Ken Brandt and Family Al Wolf
Joseph Zarchy Roberta & Andrew Zarchy
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF: Davida & Scott Finkle upon the birth of their granddaughter, Maya Brooke Finkle. Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Diane Ganden upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Blythe & Andrew Thomashow Harris Weiner upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family Bonnie Sender upon receiving the Rabbi’s Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband of Susan Adleman and father and grandfather of Rachel & Neil Jordan and family. Kitty & Bruce Hoffman
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TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND
GENERAL FUND (Cont.)
GENERAL FUND (Cont.)
IN APPRECIATION OF: Leah & Sam Chiprin, thank you for picking me up. Much appreciated. Hennie Elisco
IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband of Susan Adleman and father and grandfather of Rachel & Neil Jordan and family. Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Sue & Aaron Hershinow Rita & Sid Mathias The Rebnord Family
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ben Fisher Sarah Fisher Herbert Fisher
IN HONOR OF: Talia Gluck upon becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Susan Adleman Mitch Hecht Andrea & Ed Hockfield upon the birth of their grandson, Russell Doron Eligulashvili. Rita & Sid Mathias Sid Mathias upon his installation as president of CBJ. Renee & Michael Klass and Family Lindsey Neiman upon becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Susan Adleman Lisa Neiman for her kindness. Howard Spiegel Gayle & Rick Pervos upon the birth of their granddaughter, Maya Brooke Finkle. Rhonda & Jeff Wener Susie & Dave Waitz upon the birth of their granddaughter, Emma Natalie Waitz. Rita & Sid Mathias Rhonda & Jeff Wener upon the engagement of their son, Scott to Kim Koloms. Rita & Sid Mathias Brenda & Mark Sherman and Family
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Gloria Dolores Paul, beloved mother of Marla & Ted Goldberg and grandmother of Aaron and Seth. Rita & Sid Mathias The Rebnord Family Sandra & Martin Rockwell Charlotte Ruttenberg, beloved mother of Marlene and Arthur Greenberg. Sue & Aaron Hershinow Lillian Signer, beloved grandmother of Shira and Marc Sender. Rita & Sid Mathias
Joe Star, beloved father and grandfather of Rachel and Brad Finkel and family. Rita & Sid Mathias UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Abraham Bankendorf Florence Bankendorf Carla & Elliott Bankendorf
Sara Liebovitz, beloved mother and grandmother. Michael, Susan, Lauren & Steven Mangurten Sarah Simons, in loving memory of our beloved mother and grandmother. Aileen & Steve Simons Adolfo Zemchuck Celia & Dan Geiger LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Stark, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Albert & Linda Stark and Family
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Stanley Ferrari Pam & Joel Polakow and Family Jack Goldberg Lee & Arnie Goldberg
Faye Bloom, in memory of our beloved mother. Davita & Ronald Bloom
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
Morrie Elisco, we miss you. Hennie Elisco
IN HONOR OF: Marilyn Victor upon her special birthday. Gail Fisher & Eric Gyllenhaal
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TRIBUTES EDUCATION FUND
EDUCATION FUND (Cont.)
GENERAL DONATION: Gimel Class
IN HONOR OF: Susan Silverstone upon the marriage of her daughter, Michelle to Michael Musikantow. Jean & Ron Friedman
IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregational friend’s of Sandra and Corey Zussman thanking all for their caring and support. Ilene and Norm Iglarsh IN HONOR OF: All the 2017 award recipients. The Balogh Family All the retiring religious school teachers. The Balogh Family
IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband of Susan Adleman and father and grandfather of Rachel & Neil Jordan and family. Evy & Irv Gurin Renee & Michael Klass and Family
Diane Ganden upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. The Balogh Family
Gloria Dolores Paul, beloved mother of Marla & Ted Goldberg and grandmother of Aaron and Seth. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Norm Kurtz upon his retirement from teaching. Diane & Howard Ganden Esther Mosak
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Pauline Brill, beloved mother and grandmother. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Jodi Levit upon her retirement from teaching. Diane & Howard Ganden Esther Mosak Sid Mathias upon his installation as CBJ president. Maureen & David Stolman Leslie & Steve Peck and Family upon Melissa and Calvin’s engagement. Sharon & Joel Schwartz
TORAH RESTORATION FUND IN HONOR OF: Dana Goldstein upon receiving the Board Member of the Year Award. Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Irving Katz, beloved father and grandfather. Remembered with great love and appreciation. Stephen Katz and Family Shirley Lipscher Allen Lipscher
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KIDDUSH FUND
IN HONOR OF: Gayle & Rick Pervos upon the birth of their granddaughter, Maya Brooke Finkle. Jean & Ron Friedman Bonnie Sender upon receiving the Rabbi’s Award. Alina & Neil Greenhill Marlyn Spivak
Bonnie & Ira Sender upon the marriage of their son, Josh to Sabrina. Jean & Ron Friedman IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband of Susan Adleman and father and grandfather of Rachel & Neil Jordan and family. Jean & Ron Friedman Gloria Dolores Paul, beloved mother of Marla & Ted Goldberg and grandmother of Aaron and Seth Goldberg. Jean & Ron Friedman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Lillian Caplan, beloved mother. Ron Caplan Kay Jaffe, our beloved mother upon her 2nd yahrzeit. Jean & Ron Friedman Solomon Springer, always in our hearts. Janet & Myron Reicher, David, Francine, Sam, Naomi, Neil, Rebecca, Aitan, Gavi and Elior
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TRIBUTES JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND
ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sandra Berenson Melinda, Jeff, Jonathan & Elizabeth Fine
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Arnold L. Klass, in loving memory of our beloved father. Debbie & Joel Brodsky
Henry Kaner, beloved father. Sheldon & Carol Kaner and Family STEVE GOLD MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband of Susan Adleman and father and grandfather of Rachel & Neil Jordan and family. Leah & Sam Chiprin
MICHAEL PEARL MEMORIAL FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Lifshitz, Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg with grateful appreciation on behalf of our family for the prayers and support they have extended for our grandson, Brayden Chaim Sear. Susie & Bob Pinzur
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Joan & Steve Attenberg upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Louise & Lou Barnett
Max Barnett upon his high school graduation. Chuck Walcer IN MEMORY OF: Janice Binstein Chuck Walcer Charlotte Ruttenberg, beloved mother of Marlene and Arthur Greenberg. Chuck Walcer
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Bonnie Sender upon receiving the well deserved Rabbi’s Award. Susie Rizman & Howard Levy IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband of Susan Adleman and father and grandfather of Rachel & Neil Jordan and family. Susan Rizman Gloria Dolores Paul, beloved mother of Marla & Ted Goldberg and grandmother of Aaron and Seth. Susan Rizman
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Perry Katz, remembering our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Susie Rizman & Family Sydney Weinberger, of blessed memory. Sherry & Daniel Weinberger
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Arnold L. Klass, in loving memory of our beloved father. Debbie & Joel Brodsky
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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 David Klatzker Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Cantor Roger J. Weisberg President Sidney Mathias 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 David Klatzker 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. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 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.
August 4 ......................................................... 7:48 pm August 11......................................................... 7:39 pm August 18 ......................................................... 7:29 pm August 25 ........................................................ 7:18 pm
Weekday Evening Minyan: Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has hallowed us through His Commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.