The Word - August 2019 by Lisa Neiman

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FROM THE RABBI TRADITION AND CHANGE DURING THE HIGH HOLIDAY SEASON As Alison and I started to prepare This High Holiday season, we are for Zachary’s return home from going to experience a few camp, we realized that we had no changes to our services with the family photos displayed in our hope of bringing new and added home. I think that might be an meaning to these holy days and unexpected result of our use of broadening the opportunities for cell phones as cameras and those in our congregation and social media as our forum to community. I’ll high light two display them. That said, we significant changes below: RABBI MORRIS ZIMBALIST decided to print several family photos, frame them and put them Selichot Service: There are many up in our kitchen for us and customs surrounding when we begin reciting guests in our home to enjoy. The pictures selichot – penitential prayers – prior to Rosh memorialize our family over the past three Hashanah. Those who follow the Sephardic years, from Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah to our custom recite selichot throughout the entire nephew’s wedding to our trip to Florida month of Elul, the month preceding Rosh this summer. What stands out to me is how much we change over the course of Hashanah. Ashkenazic Jews tend to follow just a few short years. Speaking solely for the tradition of formalizing a service on a myself, I can tell you that from picture to Saturday night approximately one week prior picture, I have physically changed, to Rosh Hashanah. Centuries ago, that emotionally changed and spiritually service began just before dawn. However, as changed. Even as I look for what remains time passed it became more challenging for consistent in each picture – love of family, communities to sustain a service just before tradition and unwavering commitment to dawn, so it was moved to midnight which, at each other – my understanding and the time, was more desirable. Modern responsibility to those values change congregations have continued to change the within every picture. They continue to time of Selichot services; however, I believe change even now as I look at the pictures the intention has shifted and we focus on and remember how and what I felt back changing times so that we are “earlier than then. Perhaps part of appreciating midnight” rather than “closer to dawn.” All the pictures is recalling the memories, feelings and emotions that took place at more so, as I look at our congregation and the time of the photo and recognizing that hear from rabbinic colleagues from around we cannot and should not live in the past. the country, participation in Selichot services Our challenge is to use the past as both a trend to the older demographics of foundation for and springboard towards congregations. What can we do to make this the future so that change broadens our service more accessible and desirable for understandings of tradition, inclusion and benefit of the greater congregation? How can betterment for ourselves, our families and we actively ensure that it remains relevant for our community. the children and generations still to come? The Word – August 2019

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To address those questions and embrace the tenants of tradition and change, this year our Selichot service will take place on Sunday morning, September 22, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. We will continue to use traditional liturgy and our choir will still participate; however, the service will provide more opportunities for us to learn together – whether it is a new melody, a closer examination of a text or a fresh perspective of an ancient custom. We also hope that the timing of services together with the length (approximately one hour) will be more appealing to our greater membership and participation will increase. We will also be serving a formal brunch following services so that everyone can enjoy each other’s company. I hope that many more people will joining us for what promises to be a meaningful Selichot service this year. Tashlich Service: Traditionally performed following the first day of Rosh Hashanah services, Tashlich is the service in which we throw bread crumbs into a body of water to symbolically cast away our sins (which are then consumed by fish or other animals on or near the water) so that we never see or experience them again. Too often, I fear that many of us lose much of the meaning and symbolism of Tashlich simply because of the timing. We’ve been at Rosh Hashanah services for several hours and, rightly so, are tired, hungry and ready to go home. Skipping Tashlich

becomes easy or we simply toss some bread in the lake behind the Youth House, jump in our cars and head home. Our Sages, of blessed memory, have taught for centuries that the Tashlich service does not have to follow the strict custom of being performed on Rosh Hashanah. Rather, as long as Tashlich is performed before the conclusion of Sukkot (i.e., until Hoshanah Rabbah) we have fulfilled the commandment and our obligation, and hopefully successfully cast away all of our sins so that we can begin the year anew – free of our transgressions, forgiven and committed to self-improvement. This year, our Tashlich service will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. which is the Sunday in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We will be heading off-site to a local lake and providing bus transportation for our Religious School students. Parents, CBJ members and the greater community will be encouraged to gather together at the lake, bring a picnic dairy/parve lunch, participate in a formal tasting of different apples and different honeys, and then participate in the meaningful and brief Tashlich service. Just as we acknowledge our sins together as a sacred community during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, so too should we gather together in support of each other and cast those sins away at Tashlich. Our hope is that by changing the time and location of the service, we will make it more accessible and meaningful to all who participate. I hope you are able to join. Great things are happening at Congregation Beth Judea! Thank you for all that you have done to make this past year incredible, and may we be blessed with an even more exciting and meaningful year ahead together! Rabbi Zimbalist

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HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION 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 Wednesday, August 21, 2019. 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 2019/20 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 SEPTEMBER 4th!

In This Issue Page Rabbi’s Reflections 2 High Holiday Tickets & School Info 4 Calendar 5 Notes from Hazzan 7 TISHA B’AV 8 Important Notices 9 President’s Message 10 Hesed Committee 11 Upcoming Events 12 Ways & Means 16 Advertising Opportunities 16 B’Nei Mitzvah Bios 17 Mission Statement 18 Youth 19 Religious Education 21 Adult Education 22 The Word –August 2019

Sisterhood Sisterhood Gift Shop Men’s Club Boomers + or – Community News Interfaith Council BJE Early Childhood SHALVA Membership Alternative Minyan The Goodman’s Blog The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Business Directory Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes

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CALENDAR Special Events August 10 August 11 August 19 August 19

Erev Tisha B’Av Services Tisha B’Av Services Shofar Blowing Lessons Shofar Blowing Lessons

Sisterhood August 2-5 August 7

Sisterhood Rummage Sale Sisterhood Book Club

Men’s Club Programming August 7 August 18 August 23 August 25

90210 Watch Party CBJ Annual Block Party Shabbat Under the Stars Boomers + or 1 Meet & Greet

Adult Education Our regular weekday and Shabbat classes continue to meet – see adult ed section for details August 8

August 25 Sept. 1

Annual Dr. Jack Rizman Golf Outing Buffalo Grove Stampede

Religious School August 5 August 25 August 25

School Supply Donations Needed Religious School Opening Day Mini Mitzvah Day

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August 2, 2019 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of August will be recognized at our service on August 2nd. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!

HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION AND UPCOMING EVENTS HIGH HOLIDAY EVENTS & INFORMATION AUGUST August 10 August 11 August 19 August 19 August 21

SEPTEMBER September 22 OCTOBER October 6 October 6 October 13 October 14 October 20 October 20 October 21 October 21 October 22 October 27

IMPORTANT DATES IN JEWISH HISTORY SEPTEMBER 22

Erev Tisha B’Av Tisha B’Av Shofar Blowing Lessons Shofar Blowing Lessons High Holiday Ticket and School Assignments Pickup Begins

SEPTEMBER 29

EREV ROSH HASHANAH Do not blow shofar in the morning.

SEPTEMBER 30 ROSH HASHANAH I OCTOBER 1

ROSH HASHANAH II

OCTOBER 2

FAST OF GEDALIAH

OCTOBER 6

TASHLICH SERVICE

OCTOBER 8

KOL NIDRE

OCTOBER 9

YOM KIPPUR

OCTOBER 13

EREV SUKKOT

OCTOBER 14

SUKKOT I

OCTOBER 15

SUKKOT II

OCTOBER 20

HOSHANA RABBAH

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Build Sukkah Tashlicih in the Park Zimbalist Sukkah Open House Erev Sukkot Service @ Zimbalists Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah Erev Shemini Arzeret Shemini Atzeret Services & Yizkor Simchat Torah Flag Parade Simchat Torah Services Take Down Sukkah

COMING IN AUGUST August 2-5 August 5 August 7 August 7 August 8 August 18 August 20 August 21 August 23 August 25 August 25 August 25 August 25

SELICHOT

Annual Sisterhood Rummage Sale Collections begin for Mini Mitzvah Day 90210 Watch Party Sisterhood Book Club Mussar Information Session CBJ Annual Block Party Shofar Blowing Lesson Shofar Blowing Lesson Shabbat Under the Stars Religious School Opening Day Mini Mitzah Day Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing Boomers + or – Meet & Greet

COMING IN SEPTEMBER September 1 September 8 September 13 September 15 September 22 September 22

Buffalo Grove Stampede Sisterhood Women’s League Training BBQ Shabbat Dinner Fall Fest at JCC Boomers Mini Golf Outing Interfaith Potluck for Peace

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NOTES FROM HAZZAN Achat Sha’alti Me’et Adonai, Otah Avakesh. One thing I ask of Adonai, this is what I seek. To dwell in the house of Adonai all the days of my life. To behold Adonai’s beauty and to pray in Adonai’s sanctuary (Psalms 27:4). In the month of Elul, we add Psalm 27 to our daily prayers to help prepare us for the High Holy Days. To me, a great gift of Judaism is that the correct meaning of any text is how each of us interprets it at that moment. Each day leading up to the High Holy Days, I find different meaning in this particular text. Even as my interpretation of Adonai’s house and Adonai’s beauty may change, one thing always remains the same: that Adonai’s sanctuary is always the space I create for prayer. This month we will celebrate Shabbat Under the Stars, once again making our prayer space the JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Camp. Last year, I found that my understanding of Adonai’s house was the world in which we live, and Adonai’s beauty was the sound of the Beth Judea family singing together in prayer. Over

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the next few weeks watch for videos on social media and through e-mail of some of the melodies we will be singing together at Shabbat Under the Stars on August 23rd. We will see Adonai’s beauty in each other as we sing together in the sanctuary that we will create. As the High Holy Days approach, we share with each other for our interpretations of this text. What does it mean to you to dwell in Adonai’s house? What does Adonai’s beauty look like to you? What does Adonai’s sanctuary look like to you? Achat Sha’alti, one thing I ask of you: Send your interpretations of this text to hazzanezring@bethjudea.org with the subject: “One Thing I Ask,” and your personal interpretation could be incorporated into our S’lichot service this year as we begin the Days of Awe, our High Holy Days. For inspiration, enjoy this setting of Achat Sha’alti: http://bit.ly/AchatShaaltiEzring. Thank you, Hazzan Gil Ezring

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Important Notices Will YOU Help Us This Summer? Many of our weekday attendees are on vacation.

Shofar Blowing Lessons

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We would appreciate any help you can give by helping us ensure we have enough people for our daily minyanim to help those saying Kaddish for loved ones.

for adults and children Orin Rotman will be available for Shofar Blowing Lessons Monday, August 19, 2019 and Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Sessions will be held from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm both evenings at Congregation Beth Judea

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MEN’S CLUB ANNUAL GOLF OUTING MEN’S CLUB 24TH ANNUAL DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING Sunday, August 25, 2019

Volunteers needed on the days of rummage sale. If you are available to help or have questions contact: Helaine Katz-Ratskoff at helainerae@gmail.com or Kitty Hoffman at mskitty.hoffman@gmail.com or you may contact the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777

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President’s Message I am honored and humbled to be the new president of Congregation Beth Judea. My husband, Ken, and I have been members for 16 years. I’ve served on the Board of Directors for the past 5 years and as an Executive Committee member for 4 of those 5 years. There are so many great things happening at CBJ. It is a great time to become the president of the synagogue!! We have inspirational clergy, dedicated staff, committed lay leaders and volunteers, and a loyal congregation who make up DANA GOLDSTEIN CBJ PRESIDENT the CBJ community. I would like to thank Sid Mathias for serving as our president for the last two years. Sid did an incredible job by transitioning both Rabbi Klatzker and Rabbi Zimbalist as well as Hazzan Ezring. CBJ is in the stable condition that it is today due to Sid’s leadership and direction. The congregation owes a debt of gratitude to not only Sid, but to Rita, who supported him during his tenure!! Thank you, Sid and Rita. Were you able to attend the Awards and Installation Shabbat on June 29? We had the opportunity to honor our dedicated staff member and committed lay leaders and volunteers. Mazel Tov to: Rabbi’s Award Recipient: Louis Rabin Board Member of the Year: Herb Finn and Sherry Krawitz Outstanding Service Awards: Trudy Balogh, Dave Colen, Anna Kudlowitz, and Paul Zucker Distinguished Service: Lisa Neiman There are lots of events that will happen at CBJ in August. Are you a Beverly Hills 90210 fan? I am, and I am so excited for the 90210 viewing party that is going to occur on August 7, 2019!! I am ready to celebrate at the Sanctuary After Dark. Trivia, ice cream and the viewing!! Please join me. Are you a softball fan? Do you enjoy a friendly competition between the Men’s Club and USY? Would you like to spend a nice afternoon in the park visiting with other members? If you said yes, don’t miss The Block Party on August 18, 2019 at Twin Creeks Park at the Buddy Baseball Field!! This year, the Men’s Club has invited clients of Keshet and their families to join us. Shabbat Under the Stars was a huge success last year!! This year, it will again be held at the JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp on August 23, 2019. Please join me for ruach, a BBQ Dinner, Shabbat services, and oneg. Last year was such a cool experience for our congregation with a record-breaking crowd. I challenge you to break that record this year!! The membership committee, led by Arnie Goldberg, is committed to enhancing the experiences of our congregants. One group that is now formed is the Boomers + or -. The first event for this group is on August 25, 2019. It is a meet and greet to kick off this exciting new initiative. While this event is at the synagogue, not all events will be there As excited as I am for these events, I’m so thrilled that CBJ is in the process of planning a congregational trip to Israel. Did you get the survey? Whether you filled it out or not, it is not too late. Please watch for more announcements on what will be a memorable experience for all who participate. I truly believe that Congregation Beth Judea is a warm and welcoming synagogue. I will do everything in my power to continue to make it feel that way for all who walk through the doors. I look forward to serving as your president for the next two years. L’Shalom, Dana Goldstein President

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HESED COMMITTEE Congregation Beth Judea is more than just a building. It is a caring community, and we are here to help each other in times of need. The Hesed committee consists of dedicated volunteers who want to support our congregants when they need it most. As such, we offer a variety of services that we hope will be helpful to our CBJ congregants. The committee has five (5) sub-committees, outlined below, that would welcome the opportunity to be of assistance. Please let us know if you need assistance by calling the synagogue office or emailing the Hesed chairs Marilyn Green-Rebnord (megx150@comcast.net) or Evan Rumack (evanbr1@comcast.net). Confidentiality is one of our major concerns, so please do not be embarrassed to ask for our help. Only our chairs and the volunteer will know. 

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If you are ill — and give permission to our clergy or office staff — we will try to have a committee member call to see how you are doing and if you need anything. This may include a hospital, rehab facility, home, or skilled nursing care visit during your illness. If you need help getting to a doctor’s appointment, religious services, synagogue programs, or such errands as prescription pickup, our committee is set up to help you. While we may not always be able to make such arrangements, we will do our best. Should you have a loss, we will try to arrange for a committee member to stay at the shiva house during the funeral service so the house will not be unattended, and no family member or friend need miss the service. We will be there to accept deliveries, but not to set up the kitchen. Rabbi will ask you if you would like this help when he is contacted. For security reasons, you will be told in advance who is coming to your home. Should you need, the committee will try to arrange to attend the evening minyan at the shiva home to ensure that a minyan is present to enable mourners to say kaddish. Minyan leaders are also willing to help. At the end of shloshim, we will contact you to check in during your bereavement. It is our intention that this period will be marked during the evening minyan by acknowledging your loved one’s name and by dedicating the reading of a psalm to them and inviting you to the service.

We would like to thank our current committee members: Bruce Darin Joanne Dicker Steve Dicker Cathy Feiger (congregant calls coordinator) Helene Fox Marilyn Green-Rebnord (Hesed co-chair) Ellene Lammers (shloshim coordinator) Brenda Levin

Marcie Marcus Louis Rabin (shiva minyan coordinator) Orin Rotman Evan Rumack (Hesed co-chair) Merle Rumack Heidi Sakol Bonnie Sender (shiva house sitting coordinator) Barb Stark Larry Wollheim (driving/Helping Hands coordinator)

If you have any questions or wish to join us, please contact Marilyn Green-Rebnord (847-821-7740) or Evan Rumack (847-253-4130).

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES & BACKPACKS NEEDED FOR JCFS CLIENTS BETH JUDEA RELIGIOUS SCHOOL MINI-MITZVAH DAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019 9:00 am Beth Judea Religious School will be creating backpacks for Jewish Child and Family Services again this year. This year we are in need of supplies and backpacks for older kids ages 12 – 18. They are in need of the following new backpack and school supplies. NEEDED SUPPLY LIST ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

Backpacks (solid colors) Binders Colored Pencils Highlighters Spiral Notebook Notebook Paper Packages of Pens-Blue/Black

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Packages of Pencils Pocket Folders Ruler Watercolors Bonus Item: (index cards, post-it notes, etc.)

We are also in need of new or used TI-83 or 84 calculators

The collection box is located in the synagogue office. School supplies and backpacks should be new. Collection starts August 5 and ends at 9:00 am on August 25. If you can volunteer email Ronna at bows23@gmail.com

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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. 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.

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B’nei Mitzvah Bios Abigail Lauren Levy will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday August 17, 2019. Abby is a 7th grader at Twin Groves Middle School in Buffalo Grove. She enjoys dancing and acting. Abby has taken ballet, tap, and jazz over the years, but has focused on hip-hop over the last 4 years. She has participated in 4 musicals during her summers and was most recently seen in High School Musical Jr. at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center this past summer. Abby also loves to bake. She used her baking skills this summer to raise funds for the Starkey Hearing Foundation, which provides hearing aids for people in need in the U.S. and around the world.

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Joining Abby on this special day are her parents, Staci and Michael Levy, her brother Steven, grandparents Caron and Jack Knopoff and Bobbe Levy. Abby will also be joined by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends from near and far.

Abby and her family would like to thank her Hebrew School teachers, Rabbi Zimbalist, and Hazzan Ezring for their guidance during this process. And, a special thank you to Kim Abern for preparing her for this meaningful day.

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

from the Beth Judea Family.

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WE NEED YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT ADDRESS It is time again to start collecting addresses of your college students. Addresses need to be submitted yearly so we can keep our information current. Please email the addresses to Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org no later than November 1, 2018 We look forward to sending greetings and a gift to your college student(s)

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Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nei Mitzvah Bios Madeline Sarah Berenson will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, August 31st, 2019. Madeline will be entering 7th grade at Bernotas Middle School in Crystal Lake, where she plays flute in the school band. Madeline loves performing on stage and has held roles in school plays and musicals every year since she was in 4th grade. She is also a competitive travel softball player. She is a talented pitcher and plays 2nd base and outfield. Madeline also enjoys golfing and has developed quite a swing, even participating in the golf club at school. Madeline also enjoys art, cooking and baking, time spent with friends, and traveling with her family. Some of her favorite trips include visits to Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan; hanging by the pool and seeing amazing shows in Las Vegas; and trips to California, Colorado, New York, Florida, and Virginia. Her most special trip was, by far, her visit to Israel with her parents, Rabbi Lifshitz, and other members of CBJ when she was only 4yrs old. She was such a wonderful traveler at such a young age that she amazed all the other travelers; and she has been remembered fondly as a special part of their trip too! Every August, Madeline enjoys helping her mom set up her classroom before school

begins. Sometimes she even gets to help out when class is in session before her own school year begins. Therefore, as we approach this time of year again, for her Mitzvah Project, Madeline is collecting school supplies to donate to the Kids In Need Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps level the playing field for students who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the supplies they need to be successful in school. In addition, Madeline volunteered her time stuffing backpacks with school supplies for Project Backpack at Elgin Community College. The backpacks were then passed out to needy students in local school districts. Madeline will share this simcha with her very proud parents, Mitch and Stacey Berenson, and her younger sister Alyssa. She will also be celebrating with her grandparents: Jean Berenson, and Craig Luttig and Barbara Friedman-Luttig, as well as many other family members and friends from near and far. The Berenson family would like to extend a very special thank you to Rabbi Zimbalist, Hazzan Ezring, and Kim Abern for assisting Madeline as she prepared for becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Additionally, the family would like to thank Rabbi Lifshitz for being here to celebrate this special day with Madeline, as well as many other synagogue members who have watched her grow over the years, bringing her to this point in beginning her role as a Jewish adult.

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.

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Youth WHAT’S UP IN THE WORLD OF OUR YOUTH??? Camp Camp Camp and Now We’re Back!!! Over the past month, in addition to spending time with family, I once again 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. This year’s camp visits included some extra excitement for me as I got to visit the camps that two of my children were at and I got to see them in action. Additionally, I watched one of our BJUSY board members race against a staff member up the climbing wall at Apachi day camp. At Ramah overnight we got the pleasure of watching the dress rehearsal of the musical, Sound of Music, performed entirely in Hebrew. It was a very impressive site. This year we will offer programs that cater to the artists, the athletes, the techies, the board gamers, the writers, the readers, the adventurers, and the social butterflies. We will have programs that will thrill, educate, scare, enlighten, surprise, excite and so much more. The only way, however, for our programs to do any of that is for you to help get people to them. Send us your sons, your daughters, your sisters, your brothers, your nieces, your nephews, and all of your grandchildren!!! We will make believers out of all of them. Be sure to take a look at the pictures from all the different camp visits by clicking one of the folders below! 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/CBJYouth. B’Shalom, Marc Sender, Youth Director Congregation Beth Judea - 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 Office: (847)-634-0777 ext. 114 Cell: (847)-334-8639 Email: YouthDirector@bethjudea.org www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com Sign up for membership at http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! Please consider making a donation to the Youth Fund or Rachel Hirshman Fund to help USYers go to regional programs and Israel.

Links to pictures from the different camp visits: Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp Visit Pictures Ramah Day Camp Visit Pictures

Camp Chi Visit Pictures Camp Ramah Overnight Visit Pictures

Youth CHUSY Region Kick Off Program for 9th-12th grade: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss an incredible start to the year!!! The fun begins on September 8th. Program to be announced soon. Sign up by going to www.chusy.org!

USY International Convention 2019 is now open! IC SoCal! Register now and save on early bird discounts!

SEE YOURSELF IN SoCal, DECEMBER 22-26, IN ONTARIO, CA This winter break, join hundreds of Jewish teens at USY's biggest event of the year--a week of fun, impactful community service, leadership building, west coast vibes, and more. Register by September 16 to get $50 off registration with a $400 deposit* *Deposit is fully refundable through September 16

For more information, including registration details, please visit www.usy.org/ic

Shout Outs: BJUSY sends a shoutout to Jacob Cytron and all the Ramah Overnight Camp campers and staff for welcoming Marc on an awesome visit to Ramah Overnight Camp! BJUSY sends a shoutout to Lori Stark and all the Ramah Day Camp campers and staff for welcoming Marc into their tefillah sessions on a great visit to Ramah Day Camp! BJUSY sends a shoutout to Brad Finkel and all the Camp Chi campers and staff for welcoming Marc into their beautiful campgrounds in Lake Delton, WI! BJUSY sends a shoutout to Jamee Smith and all the JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp campers and staff for welcoming Marc out for a rousing all day Shabbat celebration filled with songs and plays! Want to send a shoutout to someone??? Send Marc an email at YouthDirector@bethjudea.org

Religious Education

Anna Besser Education Director

It’s true. The most important thing we can do at CBJ Religious School is create and foster opportunities for our families to build relationships with one another and create a Kehillah. Easier said than done, so where do we start? Sometimes it’s as simple as jumping right in. This upcoming year join us for our opening day, our family programs, our social outings. These school programs are designed to foster parent engagement and social interactions to build relationships to one another and to Congregation Beth Judea. Our auxiliary organizations offer additional ways to connect. Interested in softball? Join the Men’s Club Softball League. Interested in art/mahjong/social events? Join Sisterhood. Volunteering is your thing? Join the Social Action committee. We have many ways for you to become involved. A Kehillah such as ours is diverse. We celebrate our diversity of opinion, diversity of Jewish practice, social diversity, diversity of profession, diversity of abilities, and more. All of these differences make our community stronger. Kehillah teaches us to recognize ourselves in one another rather than divide on the differences. So, take the first step. This month we have numerous opportunities for engagement within the school and the synagogue community. • • •

CBJ Block Party – Sunday, August 18th at 11:30 am at Twin Creeks Park Buddy Baseball Field Shabbat Under the Stars – Friday, August 23rd at 5:30 pm at JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Camp (23280 N. Old McHenry Rd., Lake Zurich) School Opening Day Program – Sunday, August 25th at 9:00 am. It will include Mini-Mitzvah Day, classroom visits, and a yo-yo show! CBJ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER

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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 Ongoing Classes WEEKLY CLASSES:

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.

SHABBAT SATURDAY CLASSES:

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.

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

Sweet Taste of Torah: Chronicles Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in September 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.

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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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 2019

A Season of Mussar: Information Sessions Facilitated by Sherry Weinberger through the Mussar Institute

Mussar- Exercise for your soul You exercise your body, but what about your soul? The study and practice of Mussar will do just that. Join Sherry Weinberger to learn more about A SEASON OF MUSSAR and hear what's involved in participating. Two information sessions are being offered for your convenience.

Thursday, August 8, 2019 11 am & 8 pm @ Congregation Beth Judea Life comes with tests - often in the relationships with the people we love the most. Those tests try us. They also reveal the places where we have the potential to grow spiritually. The Jewish tradition of Mussar offers wisdom for facing and making the most of life's challenges to help you find peace, love, and fulfillment in heart and soul. A Season of Mussar is a 13-week program that is split between 7 group lessons and 6 chevruta (study partner) sessions that guides participants in active engagement with Mussar as a spiritual tradition and a discipline in order to learn and transform. Mussar is accessible to all people, regardless of age, gender, or level of Jewish knowledge. The only criteria are for a person to have a desire to grow spiritually. Mussar offers us a "map" of the inner life and a body of practices to transform our inner ways.

Please contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org or 847-634-0777 if you need any special accommodations, including transportation, to participate in our program.

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Sisterhood The universe has prompted me with opportunities at very auspicious times in my life, a new relationship (fast forward to husband) after an apartment fire, an admission to nursing school when it was time to find a new direction, and a new, fulfilling position when I knew my time as a bedside nurse had to come to a close. I didn’t know that they were coming, yet there they were. Each one has taken me out of my comfort zone and changed and evolved me as a human being. I am embarking on another opportunity, Sisterhood co president. It wasn’t really what I saw for myself, but here I am! The welcome I have received from the women of Sisterhood has been so warm, inviting, and frankly humbling. I must admit I am nervous. I have very big shoes to fill. At the same time, excited to take on a new opportunity that seemed to be waiting. For those of you who have not found Sisterhood yet, I encourage you to do so. You never know what a quick step outside your comfort zone will do for you until you try. We had a beautiful Installation dinner to celebrate the outgoing board members and welcome in the new. Thank you to Sherry Krawitz and Debbi Green for planning and running the event. It was so nice to see so many members attend. The next big event is the Rummage sale. We have been able to extend the drop off and the dates of the sale. That means we will need everyone’s help! Drop off starts on July 21st through August 1st (no drop off during Shabbat). The sale will be Aug 2nd, 4th, and 5th. Come for an hour, come for a few hours. Help the day of the sale. No set of hands or legs will be turned away! Please contact Helaine Katz-Ratzkoff (helainerae@gmail.com) Kitty Hoffman (mskitty.hoffman@gmail.com) for any additional information. We are using SignUp Genius this year. Let us know if you want the links to sign up to help. We have lots of other great events planned for the year. Stay tuned and get involved! Let us know how we can help, Debbie Limer and Sarah Goldenberg Sisterhood Co-Presidents Contact Information: Debbie Limer (debs825@datamanagersinc.com) Sarah Goldenberg (sarahgoldenberg@gmail.com)

SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Join Us As We Discuss: MRS. EVERYTHING by Jennifer Weiner Wednesday, August 7, 2019 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm LOCATION: VERNON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY Please RSVP to brendaclevin@gmail.com Click here for full flyer The Word – August 2019

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, 2019 COUPON

Men’s Club This is being written a few days after returning from the biennial FJMC International Convention that was held this year in Toronto from July 3-7. To say that I’m still abuzz from this wonderful event is an understatement. While hard to put into words, attending one of these conventions is a stimulating, exhilarating, educational, and highly spiritual experience. I didn’t imagine that attending my second convention would fill me with the same, and in some cases even stronger, kinds of feelings that I had from my first experience two years ago in Washington, D.C. I thought that the intense feelings I had during and after that first convention were simply a result of it all being new to me. Attending my second convention however, showed me I was wrong. Although the keynote speakers, many varied and interesting breakout sessions, and Cantor’s Concert are all worthwhile convention staples by themselves, the indescribable, almost transcendent experience of davening with over 300 men (and several women) moved me to my core and lifted me spiritually to heights not experienced before. While this was only my second convention, there are several Men’s Club members who have been to as many as ten and still look forward to the next one; it’s that amazing of an experience. If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend one of these conventions, I would strongly encourage you to make it a personal priority to not miss the next one that is scheduled for 2021; you’ll be a different and better person after being there. Turning now to the regular report of Men’s Club activities, the Poker Tournament held on June 23 was a rousing success attended by 39 participants. After many hours of spirited competition broken up by a sumptuous deli dinner, there were three players left at 10pm who were vying for the top prize. Rather than continue playing for an indefinite amount of time, the three competitors graciously decided to pool the prize amounts for the top three players and divide that amount evenly; how appropriately mensch like was that!? The top three - in no particular order were: Steve Dicker, Noah Ban, and Andrew Tomashow. A very hearty “thank you” to all 39 who competed. A much bigger “THANK YOU” and Yasher Koach to those men and women whose tireless efforts helped make the evening a success. The

volunteers who gave generously of themselves are: Event Chairperson Fred Rabinowitz, Allen Harris, Steve Limer, Arnie Bender, Karen Edidin, Rob Lipka, Chuck Walcer, Larry Bender, Alan Friedlander, Jerry Sakol, Eric Yegelwel, Norm Kurtz, and Noah Ban. On July 14 the Beer & Burgers (a/k/a Moo & Brew) event was held featuring craft beer from the Buffalo Creek Brewery in Long Grove and a fun game emceed by our very own Brandt Rosen. As usual, this was a fun event at which everyone had a good time. Special thanks to Allen Harris and Steve Limer for organizing and helping to make the event run smoothly. While the summer months are usually quieter than the rest of the year, we do have a very special event coming up on August 18. That is the date of the Annual CBJ Block Party. This has grown to become one of the hallmark family events for the shul featuring games and activities for all ages, equipment from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department, a DJ, the fiercely competitive Men’s Club versus USY Challenge softball game, food (naturally), and much more. But this year there’s going to be something special. This year, the Men’s Club has arranged to have residents (and their family members) from several local Keshet facilities attend the Block Party as our guest. If you haven’t heard about Keshet, I strongly encourage you to check out their website at: Keshet.org. Started by a few people in Chicago over 36 years ago, it has grown to over 70 sites in the Chicago area and Midwest serving over 1,000 individuals with disabilities. Their mission statement is: To do whatever necessary to allow individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential.

We’d like to have at least one adult accompany each Keshet individual during their time with us, so it is requested that you make every effort to join us that day. Your participation will certainly be worthwhile and help make it a very special day for some lucky person; it’s an extra-special kind of mitzvah that you will long remember. Ron Friedman, BJMC President

Men’s Club AUGUST MEN’S CLUB SPOTLIGHT MEMBER: LOUIS RABIN This month’s Men’s Club spotlight is shining brightly on Louis Rabin. Louis and his wife of 33 years moved to Buffalo Grove and joined Beth Judea 21 years ago and are the proud parents of two sons. Louis’ many contributions to the shul include: leading part of the Shachrit service during the High Holydays every year, leading Shabbat services throughout the year, regularly reading Torah for Shabbat and the morning minyan, leading the morning minyan, and heading up the Shiva Committee where he helps to ensure there is someone to lead a minyan at a member’s home, if needed, and often leads the service himself. He also served a term on the synagogue Board of Directors. His Men’s Club contributions are equally impressive. He served as Ritual VP and in that position organized the annual Men’s Club Shabbat, prepared the services for the Men’s Club Winter Retreat held in Lake Geneva, and served as Ritual Chairman for the FJMC Midwest Region retreat held in Starved Rock. Louis and his family enjoy traveling and take many road trips together that include a visit to the Stoogeum, a museum in Ambler, PA dedicated to collecting and preserving memorabilia about the Three Stooges; an experience he highly recommends to everyone. They also visit NYC often and regularly attend Second City reviews. Louis likes to read when time permits and is partial to spiritually themed books. His fondness for the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance led to his purchase a few years ago of a Honda Nighthawk that he rides whenever time and weather permit. Louis spends his days delivering product for Edible Arrangements which provides him the opportunity to see a lot of the surrounding suburbs, listen to his favorite radio programs, and best of all, be heartened many times every day by the happiness he witnesses in the people receiving the fruit basket gifts. Louis is certainly someone to know, admire and call a friend.

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 Sandy Ramras.

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.

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

MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Schedule & Flyers: Aug. 18

CBJ Block Party

Aug. 23

Shabbat Under The Stars

Aug. 25

Rizman Annual Golf Outing

Aug. 31

Men’s Club at Lieberman

Ron Friedman Men’s Club President

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BJMC gets Quality Club Award

Midwest Board Installation

BJMC attendees- largest club delegation at convention!

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Community News CONGRATULATIONS TO KAREN KLASS & ELLIE SPITZ NAMED AS JUFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 36 UNDER 36 On behalf of the greater CBJ family, we want to wish a Mazel Tov and Yashar Koach to Karen Klass and Ellie Spitz on this wonderful recognition! We also want to share our pride and joy with their parents Renee and Michael Klass and Paula and Phil Spitz along with their greater families. May they go from strength to strength! www.oychicago.com/36under36 Rabbi Zimbalist and Dana Goldstein, President

CBJ PARTICIPATED IN THE BUFFALO GROVE PRIDE PARADE

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INTERFAITH WALK FOR HUNGER

INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council by Joanne Dicker, President Thank you to everyone who participated in the i-walk against hunger on June 23, 2019. Thankfully, we were able to get the walk despite the weather! The skies cleared in time for the walk to start and finish. St. Mary Parish provided our starting registration. Hope Lutheran hosted our social gathering mid-walk and allowed everyone to meet their neighbors. We distributed the money collected to our food pantries located at Beth Am, Kingswood Methodist Church, St. Alphonsus, and St. Mary Parish. Thank you again for your generosity and time. Our other upcoming programs are: 1.

National Night Out: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. We will be collecting food and monetary donations at this Buffalo Grove Park District event. (In addition, there will be a business expo, picnic in the park, and other family fare) Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration: Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Our annual family-oriented celebration filled with song and prayer.

Please also join us for the 8th Annual Interfaith Potluck for Peace sponsored by the Children of Abraham Coalition on September 22, 2019 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at St. Viator High school, 1213 E. Oakton, Arlington Heights. Please bring a dish from your faith tradition to share. (No pork or shellfish in consideration of those of the Jewish and Muslim faiths) See attached flier. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council serves this community. If you have any programming suggestions, please forward them to 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 or your council representatives: Joanne Dicker: joannedicker@comcast.net Helene Fox: helene125125@gmail.com Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council 1282 Green Knolls Drive Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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BJE Early Childhood Centers

MT Nesters The MT Nesters are in our 25th year. But our dues are still the same -- $20/year (no senior discounts). However, membership in the MT Nesters for your first year is free if you are currently a member of Beth Judea. We are continuing to hold our monthly program/meetings on Sundays, usually in the afternoon, and sometimes outside of the synagogue. For additional information contact Carol Schechter at 847-537-3566 or Sam Chiprin at 847-459-0316.

Did You Know...

Registration for 2019-2020

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

We have just completed a very successful school year here at the BJE-ECC at Beth Judea. After celebrating Israel’s birthday and, it was time for our preschool children to come together and remember all of the wonderful holidays they celebrated during the school year, friends they have made, and new skills they have acquired. Looking ahead, we still have openings in our 201920120 More Steps (2 year olds), Kadima (3 year olds) and Bonim (Pre-K) classes. Our New Steps (Parent/Caregiver/Toddler) class also has openings. Also known as Tot Shabbat, this one hour Friday class offers children who are turning 2 years of age between Sept. 1, 2019 and August 31, 2020 the opportunity to explore a multitude of media in a classroom specifically designed and equipped for this age group. Weekly new concepts incorporate music, fingerplays, sociodramatic play, art and much more. And of course…an introduction to Shabbat is included complete with challah and grape juice. Come and learn what our school is all about. For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Judy Jacobson at 847-634-0363 or judybje@gmail.com.

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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.

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 • •

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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.

Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff. 34

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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: August 1

Michael Rosenfeld

August 20

David Rebnord

August 2

Edith Margules

August 21

August 3

Anatoliy Kabalkin

August 4

Michele Sussman

Ken Brandt Lesley Elisco Ron Friedman Norman Kronowitz Shira Sender

August 5

Barry Goldrich Craig Levin Stuart Pearl Brandt Rosen Lee Silver

August 22

Andrea Alhadeff Ellen Gluskin Robert Levy Morry Rizman

August 23

Tammy Brody

August 6

Richard Chappe August 24

August 8

Charlene Entman Bruce Portnoy

Samuel Feldman Debra Posner

August 25 August 10

Phyllis Dritz Michael Levenstein Linda Spitz

Michael Chorpash Jonathan Gerchikov Sheri Lewison Deborah Limer Linda Stark

August 12

Mitchell Polonsky Nathan Solomon

August 26

Jerrold Silver

August 13

Lee Goldberg Staci Levy

August 27

Lori Finn Sherie Zucker

August 14

Sanford Victor

August 28

Maynard Hirsch

August 15

David Brody

August 29

August 16

Jordan Krugel

Jim Duvel Jeff Kostis Joan Kurtz Barbara Pearl

August 17

Bruce Entman Brian Wenk

August 30

Mischa Schlichting

August 18

Nancy Litwin

August 31

August 19

Stacy Brull Jennifer Korshak Marcie Marcus Tatyana Pesin Heidi Robbins Carey Rosemarin Marcia Weissman

Ron Miller Edward Newman Steve Rosenbloom Paula Silberman

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 Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: August 21

Stella & Yigal Greener Barbara & Lee Silver Marcia & Robert Weissman

August 22

Stefanie & Joshua Ebner

August 23

Lee & Arnold Goldberg

Anne & Lance Pacernick

August 24

Vicki & Sanford White

August 10

Effie & Matthew Kudlowitz Merle & Evan Rumack

August 25

Marla & Neal Feld Joan & Norman Kurtz Nancy & Burton Litwin

August 11

Drora & Jerry Patt August 26

August 12

Rhonda & David Cohn Julia & Boris Lyubomirsky

Celia & Dan Geiger Gayle & Michael Ludwig

August 27 August 14

Ellyn & Layne Pollard

August 15

Mary & Harvey Brickman Judith & William Levitan Rhonda & Larry Wollheim

Amy & Scott Bauer Jayme & Gary Ernsteen Ann & Mitchell Lerman Cornelia & Earl Roden

August 29

Joanne & Steven Dicker

August 1

Rhonda & Edward Newman Erica & Matt Veronie

August 4

Cecily Kanter & Scott Berlant

August 8

Sherri & Morrie Lieberman Staci & Steven Turofsky

August 9

August 17

Barbara & Stuart Pearl Beth & Kenneth Redfern

August 30

Marah & Jonathan Altenberg Lauri & Stanley Rosenbloom

August 19

Robin & Fred Fingerhut Wendy & Steven Frost Pamela & Howard Kaufman Linda & Albert Stark

August 31

August 20

Sheryl & Harold Cutler Judith & Glenn Goldstein Robin & Hyman Riebman

Charlene & Bruce Entman Kristie & Mark Fingerhut Jen & Jeff Goldstein Jimena & Jared Goldstine Sarah & Jeff Martin Ann Lesley & Scott Rosen Karen & Paul Saharack Ethel & Mitchell Schwerdlin

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 2

Morey Coleman* Alan Edelman* Ben Fisher Rose Goldwasser* Barbara Isaacson* Leslie Howard Neimark Zig Price Muriel Rosemarin Morris Savetsky William Silver Eli Waldman*

Evelyn Cullen Sylvia Elisco Sarah Fisher* Gary Goroff Harvey Levy* Mikhail Pesin Melville Reichlin Seymour Rosen* Nancy Sherman* Rose Stark* Evelyn Watchman

Barbara Levinson Dragon Norman Faber* Pauline C. Fox* Maurice Harvis* Eileen Magesis* Trudy Pollack* Norton Rich Janet Rubenstein Albert Siegel* Alex Stein Sydney Weinberger

August 9

Morris Barasch Evelyn Brownstein Stuart Flack* Gloria Hecht* Jeanette Kaufman* Vera Lavin Joseph Mandel* Ethel Rose Newman* Ira Pulver David Rosenston Eleanore Shapiro Dora Shikafsky* Aaron Jacob Stelzer

Sandra Berenson Henry Chiprin* Florence Frankel* Sidney Jacobson* Sidney Kramer Henry Levin* Shirley Mandelblatt Sonia Nimzin* Barry Raften* Frieda Schwartz Harold Shefsky Jeff Shultz

Nellie Berger Rae Feldman Eva Grobman* Henry Kaner Martin Lafer Marvin Levine George Moline Rhonda Anne Pliskow Edward Mandel Rosenfeld David Shaffer Eli A. Shifrin* Hyman Somach*

August 16

Abraham Bankendorf* Joel Brazeman Alan M. Coady* Oscar Fischman* Max Karp Jack M. Levitt David Movitz Joseph Sable* Charlotte Sheim* William Spiegel Robert Yablon

Samuel Becker* Abraham Brin* Joseph Cohen* Joseph Gardberg* Phyllis Kramer Fannie Loiben Anne Pearl Ben Saypol* Esther Siegel Sam A. Tepper*

Leah Bransky Martin Alan Citron Sydney S. Entman* Rose Goldman* Rita Lafer Judy Metz Stewart Irwin Rosen Ernest Shaw* Shirley Smith Betty Unger*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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August Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS August 23

Helen Berkovitz Isadore Cohen Helen Davis* Morris Elisco William Horwitz* Harry Lipka Lena Mathias* Harry Pinzur Eugene Ramras Rabbi Salimi Abraham Silberberg Rose Stupel

Harold Brown* Marlene Cohen* Louis Deckowitz Lillian Fischman* Marilyn Kandel* Daniel Luciano Cantor Murray Nixon* Tevya Polakow Stanley Ramras Milton David Secler* Susan Spivak* Elaine Weiner

Shirley Coady* Max Cohen Rae Duboe* Yehuda Greener Leo Liebovitz Samuel Manewith Ben Osgrove* Shirley Pulver Toby Rockwell Meyer Segel* Sheldon Manny Stern Faye Yablon

August 30

Gerald Balbirer* Bernice Ellis Paul Fish Michael Lazar* Natalie Meltzer Clara Pieter* Rose Stein Israel Yatkowsky*

Marcella Bulmash Martin Ernsteen Bessie Kessler* Howard Leibach* Esther Mosak Meyer Rashbaum Morris Sulak Sam Yublosky*

Lillian Dannen* Morris Feldman Rae Kubiak* Ruth Mandel* Herman Nidetz* Ruth Sheft Herbert Wolff Joseph Zarchy

* 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 6

Kalman Albun* Harry Borkan* Earl Elisco Irving Katz Rose Luciano* Seymour Paisin* Mollie Resnick* Alice Rothenberg*

Edna Arker* Gloria Chappe Herbert Forman Abram Lieberman* Ruth Moses* Irv Pearlman* Jack Rosenbloom* Arthur Silverberg

Alvin Berger* Irene Cohen Sonia Karchmar* Dayton Lubesnick Helen Nevin Daniel Ramras Eve Rosenfeld

September 13

Morton Abelson* Tessie Barkan Frances R. Corenman* Jack Glickman Kenneth Haberman* Joseph Klaskin* Minnie Fannie Krassner* Yetta Lipka Sidney Patt Arthur Rothenberg* Sam Stark*

Barbara Abramovitz* Rosalyn Coleman* Mildred Forman* Alex Greenberg* Millie Hennes Jake Klein* Bernard Landau Debora Litwin* Robert Rosenbaum* Leo Semel Stuart Trock

Ida Albun* Sam Cooper Richard Freid Ruth Greenhill-Spatt Mary Hill Maurice J. Korengold Jacob Louis Levin* Sarah Lorber Harris Rosenthal* Jerry Soble Donna Truger*

September 20

Louis Broodno* Audrey Epton Jacob Friedland* Al Harris Janet Klass* Selma Opper Kenneth Sachsel* Lillian Shugan

Greta Dessauer Melvin Feldman* Arthur Gerchikov Hyman Hoffman* Estelle Kwasman Dorothy Perlmutter Sidney Schreibman* Alan Slivka

Bernard Donenberg Rochelle Feldman Paula Greenstein* Amelia Kane Dorothy Leibowitz Martin Reicher Diane Shapiro* Mary Wulf

September 27

Bessie Brenner* Betty Falcon* Michael Litt Morris Mills Elsie Saharack Edward Schmarak Theodor Sender* Jack Weinger

William Burg* Beverly Goldstein Rose Litwin Alan Nisenbaum* Nathan Sandler* Daniel Schuster Ida Stein

Rose Edelstein Morris Gorin* Lillian Loeb* Jack Rosemarin Leslie Schiff* Sam Seligman Albert Sumner*

* 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: Patricia Barretto Fern Kaplan Howard Levy Lisa Peck Larry Schneider Rockwell Thomas Pierce Smith Elan Sykes Scarlett Taustein Congratulations upon Birth: Hadrian & Randy Markowitz upon the birth of their grandson, Madden James Glass Eileen & Alan Spiegel upon the birth of their granddaughter, Marlee Frances Spiegel Sherry & Dan Weinberger upon the birth of their grandson, Avishai Hillel Shrager

RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND IN HONOR OF: Lisa Neiman upon receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Bernice Bauer, beloved mother and nana. Scott, Amy, Alex, Jake & Brett Bauer Albert Soll

Roberta Uhler AL Wolf Rona Wolf

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Condolences Upon the Death of: Cecelia Goldstein Mother of Gayle Ludwig Lionel Gomberg

Father of Gayle Brim Father of Michael Gomberg Meyer “Mike” Halperin Our Congregant Arnold Heiger Father of Jason Heiger Sylvia Mae Kahn Mother of Maureen Stolman Grandmother of Ken Stolman Reuben Katz Father of Helaine Katz-Ratskoff Gloria Markman Grandmother of Hazzan Gil Ezring Neal Mehr Father of Heather Melnick Arthur Mills Our Congregant Husband of Lois Mills Father of Gary Mills Father of Susan Bauer Sonia Nisenbaum Mother of Judy Levitan Ina Ramras Our Congregant Wife of Sanford Ramras Selma Solomon Mother of Sherie Zucker

RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ron Bloom, beloved husband of Davita Bloom. Leah & Sam Chiprin

CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND IN HONOR OF: Emmet Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah. Rachel & Neil Jordan and Family UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Dorothy Block, beloved grandmother and great grandmom. Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross & Suzanne Secler Marion Block, beloved mother and bubie. Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross & Suzanne Secler Morris Elisco, we miss and love you. Hennie Elisco & Family Bill Goldstein, my beloved Zaydee. You are deeply missed. Marla Brandt Max Hiller The Lammers Family Toby Rockwell, in loving memory. The Posner Family Seymour Rosen, beloved father. Lynn & Art Freedman Albert Siegel Ben Siegel

TRIBUTES RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Zimbalist, thank you for having us at your home for brunch. Bob & Trudy Balogh Bonnie & Ira Sender Rabbi Zimbalist for the beautiful words he spoke at our anniversary dinner. We so appreciate all you do. Jean & Ron Friedman

Rabbi Zimbalist for his support throughout the illness, funeral and shiva of our beloved, Sonia Nisenbaum. Bill, Judy, Hayley and Ashley Levitan IN HONOR OF: Jean & Ron Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary. Rob Lipka Judy & Louis Rabin Sandra & Martin Rockwell Emmet Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah. Rachel & Neil Jordan and Family Sherry Krawitz upon receiving the Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.) SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Jamie Epstein from a kidney donation transplant. Renee & Wes Brown IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Mae Kahn, beloved mother of Maureen & David Stolman and Family. Geri & Robert Friedman Susanne & Robert Pinzur Rhonda & Jeff Wener Reuben Katz, beloved father of Helaine Katz-Ratskoff & Alan Ratskoff. Rhonda & Jeff Wener Mary Melton Kochman, beloved wife of Michael Kochman. Renee & Mike Malter Ina Ramras, beloved wife of Sanford Ramras. Rita & Sid Mathias Selma Solomon, our beloved mother and grandmother. Sherie & Paul Zucker and Family UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jerry Blustein Marcy & Jon Soble Cindy Marlo Cohn Suzie & Craig Cohn

Lisa Neiman upon receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

Max Greenhill

Lou Rabin upon receiving the Rabbi Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel

Norman Moses, beloved father and grandfather. Rona Wolf

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RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.) UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Cantor Murray Nixon Rhonda & Bob Schwartz Clara Pieter, beloved mother and grandmother. Jeff & Rhonda Wener and Family Bertha Sabol Alan Sabol Roman Stupel Stella Greener Dolly Zucker Sherie & Paul Zucker

CAMP RAMAH FUND IN HONOR OF: Lisa Neiman upon receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Jean & Ron Friedman IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Mae Kahn, beloved mother of Maureen & David Stolman and family. Neil Holman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Linda Ragins, beloved sister. Pulver Family

Neil Greenhill

TRIBUTES HAZZAN EZRING DISCRETIONARY FUND

HAZZAN EZRING DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)

IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea’s support during our recent shiva. The spiritual guidance of the Rabbi and Cantor, and Lisa’s valuable advice helped to sustain and strengthen us during this difficult time. Thank you again for the expression of sympathies and solace. Maureen & David Stolman

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Cindy Marlo Cohn Craig & Suzie Cohn

Hazzan Ezring for leading minyan during the shiva of our beloved mother and grandmother, Sonia Nisenbaum. Bill, Judy, Hayley and Ashley Levitan IN HONOR OF: Emmet Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah. Rachel and Neil Jordan and Family Shayna Rose McDaniel upon our beautiful granddaughter’s baby naming. Susan & Keith Mann and Family SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES: Hazzan Ezring The Balogh Family

IN MEMORY OF: Gloria Markman, beloved grandmother of Hazzan Ezring and Family. Monty Bennett Andrea & Marty Dickson Alina & Neil Greenhill Sandy Levitt Janet & Myron Reicher Merle & Evan Rumack Linda & Albert Stark Rhonda & Jeff Wener

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Osna Goldstein, my beloved Bauby, you are deeply missed. Marla Brandt

PRAYER BOOK FUND IN HONOR OF: Jan Charman upon his 95th birthday. Mazel Tov! Jean & Ron Friedman Sherry & Marty Krawitz Heidi & Jerry Sakol Bonnie & Ira Sender

PRAYER BOOK FUND (Cont.) UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Kay Jaffe, dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jean & Ron Friedman and family Arnold L. Klass, beloved father. Debbie & Joel Brodsky Bernard Yegelwel Gail Gerber, Eric, Robin & Elyse Yegelwel

CHESED FUND

Ron & Jean Friedman upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Ann & Mitch Lerman

IN APPRECIATION OF: Lisa Neiman The Jordan Family

Sherry Krawitz upon her birthday. Janet & Maynard Grossman

IN HONOR OF: Jan Charman upon his 95th birthday. Mazel tov! Merle & Evan Rumack

IN MEMORY OF: Reuben Katz, beloved father of Helaine Katz-Ratskoff & Alan Ratskoff. Beth Judea Sisterhood UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Irwin Gerber Gail Gerber, Eric, Robin & Elyse Yegelwel

Emmet Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah. Susan Adleman The birth of our grandson, Avishai Hillel Shrager. Sherry & Daniel Weinberger UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Abe Cohn, always remembered. Harriette Elisco

TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND

GENERAL FUND (Cont.)

IN APPRECIATION OF: Lisa Neiman for her friendship and assistance in helping organize my mom’s shiva. Judy Levitan and Family

IN MEMORY OF: Sonia Nisenbaum, beloved mother of Judy & William Levitan. Gayle & Rick Pervos

IN HONOR OF: Jean & Ron Friedman upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Norm & Joan Kurtz Karri & Howard Spiegel Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel upon the engagement of their daughter, Robin to aaron Amsberry. Lori & Carey Bacalar. Dana Goldstein, Mazel Tov and best Wishes Madam President. Sid Mathias IN MEMORY OF: Cecelia Goldstein, beloved mother of Gayle & Michael Ludwig. Lori & Carey Bacalar and Family Sylvia Mae Kahn, beloved mother of Maureen & David Stolman and family. Judy & Steve Greenberg The Kovich Family Rita & Sid Mathias Gayle & Rick Pervos Karri & Howard Spiegel

Andy Levitt, beloved husband of Sandy Levitt. Luba Rothblatt

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UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Myrna Mitchell Ellyn & Layne Pollard Joseph Sabol Alan Sabol

Polly Raines Bonnie & Myron Glickman Morris Savitsky UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Babbitt, beloved grandmother. Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt

Jerry Savitt Betty Unger, in loving memory of my dear mother. Jacki Unger

Abraham Bankendorf Florence Bankendorf Carla & Elliott Bankendorf

Irving Wein Philip & Sharon Wein

Allan Brandt, beloved grandfather.

Ron Weiner, my beloved father. Ken & Marla Brandt Ken Brandt

Morey Coleman, our beloved Grandpa. Ken & Marla Brandt Morris Elisco, we miss and love you. Hennie Elisco and Family Phyllis Geltner, beloved mother. Cheryl & Leonard Levine and Family Mildred Honigberg

Jordan Krugel Max Karp Estelle Karp

Reuben Katz, beloved father of Helaine Katz-Ratskoff & Alan Ratskoff. Rita & Sid Mathias

GENERAL FUND (Cont.)

Rose Kriegler Suzanne Reingold

LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Mae Kahn, beloved mother of Maureen Stolman and Family. Linda & Albert Stark Neal Mehr,beloved father and grandfather of the Heather Melnick and Joel Mehr Families. Linda & Albert Stark UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Stark, beloved mother and grandmother. Albert & Linda Stark and Family

Sara Liebovitz, beloved mother and grandmother. Michael, Susan, Lauren & Steven Mangurten

TRIBUTES INCLUSION FUND IN HONOR OF: Jean & Ron Friedman upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Susan Adleman Emmet Jordan upon his Bar Mitzvah. Helene Fox Barbara & Lee Silver upon the birth of their grandson, Jack Gerszon Silver. Judith & William Levitan Sharon & Harris Weiner upon their anniversary. Susan Adleman IN MEMORY OF: Gloria Markman, beloved grandmother of Hazzan Ezring. The Rebnord Family UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband, father and “PopPop”. Susan Adleman Rachel, Neil, Emmet & Jacob Jordan Curtis S. Green Robin Green Curtis Green, our beloved father and grandfather. The Rebnord Family EDUCATION FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Joseph Gardberg Rita & Glen Gardberg

KIDDUSH FUND

SISTERHOOD FUND

IN HONOR OF: Jan Charman upon his 95th birthday. Mazel Tov! Debbie & Arnie Bender

IN HONOR OF: Jean & Ron Friedman upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Nanci & Marty Karlin Laura & Stan Zoller

Jean & Ron Friedman upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Jeanne Zeiger Krulewich Susan Rizman & Howard Levy Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

Sherry Krawitz upon receiving the Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award. Jean & Ron Friedman

Sherry Krawitz upon receiving the Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award. Janet & Myron Reicher

Debbie Limer upon her new leadership appointment. Kim Mann

Sid Mathias past Presidency and the wonderful work he has done for Beth Judea for the past two years. Alina & Neil Greenhill

Sherry & Dan Weinberger upon the birth of their grandson, Avishai Hillel Shrager. The Mann Family - Kim, Skip, Ryan, Jo, Jason, Amber, Owen & Nathaniel

Lisa Neiman upon receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Janet & Myron Reicher Louis Rabin upon receiving the Rabbi’s Award. Jean & Ron Friedman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Lillian Caplan, beloved mother. Ron Caplan Jack Kersky, beloved father and grandfather. Stuart, Cheryl, Ariel & Jonathan Kersky Bertha Schnabel, beloved grandmother. Stuart Kersky

IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Mae Kahn, beloved mother of Maureen & David Stolman and family. The Mann Family - Kim, Skip, Ryan, Jo, Jason, Amber, Owen & Nathaniel

Gloria Markman, beloved grandmother of Hazzan Ezring. The Mann Family - Kim, Skip, Ryan, Jo, Jason, Amber, Owen & Nathaniel UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Victor Lichtenstein Alina Greenhill

Gertrude Horwitz Rita & Glen Gardberg

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TRIBUTES YOUTH FUND IN HONOR OF: Trudy Balogh upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman Debbi & Alan Green upon the birth of their granddaughter, Dahlia Green Band. Ann & Mitch Lerman Anna Kudlowitz upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman Ira Sender upon his birthday. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Shira & Marc Sender upon their anniversary. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Erica & Matt Veronie’s anniversary. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Sherry & Dan Weinberger upon the birth of their grandson, Avishai Hillel Shrager. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein

IN MEMORY OF: Rick Drazner, beloved husband and father of Melissa Drazner and Family. Ann & Mitch Lerman Cecelia Goldstein, beloved mother of Gayle & Michael Ludwig. Ann & Mitch Lerman

YOUTH FUND (Cont.)

TORAH RESTORATION FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Lionel Gomberg, beloved father of Gayle & Jeff Brim and Robyn & Michael Gomberg. Debbie & Arnie Bender

IN HONOR OF: Trudy Balogh upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Diane & Howard Ganden

Sylvia Mae Kahn, beloved mother of Maureen Stolman and Family. Debbie & Arnie Bender

Beverly Bender upon her 85th birthday. Diane & Howard Ganden

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Benjamin Osgrove, beloved nephew and cousin. Jeff & Rhonda Wener and Family

MEN’S CLUB FUND IN HONOR OF: Jean & Ron Friedman upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Nanci & Marty Karlin Susan & Fred Rabinowitz Jan & Mike Schrimmer IN MEMORY OF: Dottie Dicker, beloved mother and grandmother. Steven Dicker UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sydney Weinberger, of blessed memory. Sherry & Daniel Weinberger

FOCUS ON FAMILIES FUND

Sherry Krawitz upon receiving the Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award. Diane & Howard Ganden Herb Finn upon receiving the Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award. Diane & Howard Ganden Louis Rabin upon receiving the Rabbi’s Award. Jeanne Zeiger Krulewich Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus

IN MEMORY OF: Gloria Markman, beloved grandmother of Hazzan Ezring and Family. Kim & Joel Abern CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sarah Fisher, in loving memory of our mother and Grammy. Robert, Judy, Sam, Max & Elliot Fisher

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Stanley Ferrari The Polakow Family

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TRIBUTES ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND

JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND

STEVE GOLD MEMORIAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Eugene Gross, beloved father of Beth Rose. Judy & William Levitan

IN MEMORY OF: Lionel Gomberg, beloved father of Gayle & Jeff Brim. The Fine Family

IN MEMORY OF: Ina Ramras, beloved wife of Sanford Ramras. Leah & Sam Chiprin

Sonia Nisenbaum, beloved mother and grandmother of Judy & William Levitan and Family. Lori & Carey Bacalar Susan & Scott Bauer Diane & Barry Brooks and Family David Buysse Sue-Ellen & Fred Duboe Helene Fox Linda Friedman & Jeff Crell Michael & Janet Friedman Gerald Mosak & Traci Gold and Family Dana & Ken Goldstein Janet & Owen Greenberg and Family Gary & Carol Hart Renee & Michael Klass and family Leslie & Steven Peck Laura & Michael Paul, Juliette & Michael Jr. Danielle Perlin-Good Renee Bienberg Silberman & Joe Silberman Joseph Virgilio Margie & Barry Weinstein Cindy Wolf Rona Wolf

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Henry Kaner, beloved father and grandfather. Sheldon Kaner Family

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JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: The Jack Rizman Memorial Fund. Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Mae Kahn, beloved mother of Maureen & David Stolman. Susan Rizman & Howard Levy UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Peretz Katz, our wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather. Susie Rizman & Family

JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Charles Davis Chuck Walcer

BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Herb Finn upon receiving the Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman Dave Colen upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman Paul Zucker upon receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Ann & Mitch Lerman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ben Saypol, our beloved son and husband. Lyn Dickinson & Judye Groner

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 Hazzan Gil Ezring 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.

Candle Lighting Times

Worship Schedule

Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes

Conducted by before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time. Rabbi Morris Zimbalist and Hazzan Gil Ezring . Shabbat Evening Services ..........................................7:30.p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ........................................ 9:30 a.m. Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings .............................10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation (1st & 3rd Shabbat monthly .... 10:30 a.m. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m.

August 2 ….................................................. 7:51 p.m. August 9 …................................................... 7:43 p.m. August 16 …................................................. 7:33 p.m. August 23 ………………………………….. 7:22 p.m.

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

August 30 ………………………………….. 7:10 p.m.

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

The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has hallowed us through His Commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.