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Rabbi's Reflections I’d Like To Be a Maccabee! It’s Hanukkah time again. Soon the lights of the hanukkiah will grow brighter each night, as we commemorate the victory of the few over the many, the fight for the freedom to live as Jews, and the courage that it took to turn back to a sacred tradition. As in the Maccabees time, the Jewish people are a small minority in America, valiantly trying to maintain our distinctive beliefs and practices in a time of diminishing belief and lessening of religious ritual. The Maccabees were not the totally virtuous figures we sometimes imagine them to be. The early rabbis were not big fans of theirs, for example, for a variety of reasons. But we can still admire and find inspiration in their devotion to God and their miraculous deliverance by God. They fought for Judaism, and they celebrated their victory by reasserting the primacy of God in their lives. The Maccabees teach us that sustaining Judaism must be our primary task, that it is a task which takes tremendous effort, and that the effort does not come without a cost. Like the Maccabees, we face the challenge of sustaining Judaism in a harsh environment. American Jews do not suffer the active antagonism of non-Jews; our battle is not against the imposition of paganism but rather the lure of non-belief, non-connection, and the lack of communal connection that has become common across American society. The Jewish community is not immune to those trends, but we do know how to fight them.
Forward
First, we must see ourselves as having a responsibility to one another. Kol Yisrael aravim zeh lazeh we say, all the people Israel are connected to one another. Those of us already part of a synagogue family must work to create a home for those who are not and then bring them home. That means ensuring that our services, programs, and educational system are of high quality and are accessible to all. Second, we must commit ourselves to a life of learning, celebration, and comfort by taking part in serious study and being personally present in the life cycle events of our synagogue family. Finally, we have to fund our shul at a level that will not only pay our bills month to month, but which will also establish a future for our children and those yearning for a synagogue home. The Maccabees fought with the sword, spear, and arrows; we will fight with engagement, caring, and dollars. I call on every Beth Judea family to be a Maccabee by taking part in the Me’ah Campaign to reach our goal of a $3 million dollar endowment in 2016. Call me to find out how to help; no one can win the battle for our future alone, but we will succeed only when every one of us joins that battle. You can sponsor a section of the haftarah scroll we will dedicate this spring, sponsor a space in the building, or simply add your name to the dozens of others who have committed to building the future now. I need your help to fight the modern equivalent of a battle for Judaism’s future. Join me in that fight so that others in the future will look back at our time as one when we lit the fire and brightened Jewish lives for generations to come. Rabbi Jeff Pivo
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CBJ ONLINE
CBJ ONLINE Congregation Beth Judea purchased a software update to our Membership Management software program. This is an interactive software package which permits our Members to log in to the site and accomplish many tasks. A member can: Look up directory information on any fellow Congregant Update their own profile Register for events Make a Donation online Fill out membership forms View Yahrzeit information By getting full utilization of the software package, Beth Judea will be able to save several thousands of dollars and have accurate information. Several months ago every member received a user id and password. If you have misplaced your user id or password please contact Lisa at 847-634-0777. Thanks Arnie Goldberg President arnieccc@gmail.com
Lisa Neiman Executive Director lneiman@bethjudea.org
In This Issue Rabbi’s Reflections Hanukkah Special Event CBJ Online Calendar President’s Message Planned Giving CBJ Mission Statement Hanukkah Guide Israel Committee Events Beth Judea Events B’nai Mitzvah Bios Religious Education
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CALENDAR Special Events Dec. 3 Dec. 11 Dec. 11 Dec. 15 Dec. 15 Dec. 22 Jan. 10
Dinner & Conversation with the Rabbi Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner Hebrew Literacy I Graduation Purim Masquerade – Discount Ends Healing Hearts Fast of 10th of Tevet Day of Fellowship
Focus on Families Dec. 11 Jan. 23 Jan. 24
Tot Shabbat & Hanukkah Dinner Magical Havdallah Gan Shalom
Men’s Club Dec. 26.
Lieberman Center
Israel Committee Dec. 6 Dec. 10 Jan. 8
Religious School Dec. 1 Dec. 4 Dec. 19-Jan. 3 Dec. 21, 28 & Jan. 4
Sisterhood Hanukkah Party Sisterhood Book Club
Adult Ed
Religious School Resumes Aleph-Bet Family Dinner Religious School Winter Break No Beyahad Classes
Youth IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Sisterhood Dec. 9 Jan. 6
JNF Event at Shir Hadash Congressman Bob Dold Birthright Speaker
MT Nesters Dec. 20
Post Hanukkah Event
Meetings
Dec. 17 Dec. 17
Hebrew Ulpan Hebrew 102: Let’s Continue
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Mondays Thursdays
Lunch & Learn at Sunset Text & Context: Pirkei Avot
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers December 4, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Weekly Classes
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Holiday Events Dec. 11
Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner Hanukkah Guide
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Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of December will be recognized at our service on December 4th.. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
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President’s Message It is hard to believe that I have served as either the Executive Vice President or as your President for thirty months. The time has gone time by very quickly. There have been more than a few frustrating moments, and at times, I wished I could have made some of the problems disappear, but for the most part the rewards of leading the congregation have far-out weighed the frustrations. ARNIE GOLDBERG CBJ PRESIDENT
First and foremost, getting to know so many additional congregants on a personal level has been extremely rewarding. Congregants I had seen only occasionally have become close friends. We have shared simchas,
family stories, and life events. Being the leader of the congregational trip to Israel in October of 2014 was clearly the highlight of the last thirty months. I had previously been to Israel several times; however being with fellow congregants enhanced my experience far beyond my expectations. I never realized how difficult it is to run a congregation: to balance the budget, to make certain we are prepared for every holiday, to assure that our school and youth programs function in the most efficient manner, and to let each congregant know they are valued. None of this could be accomplished without our clergy, our professional staff and their individual staffs, our executive committee, our Board of Directors, and all our volunteers. I want to thank each and every one of them and ask each of our congregants to do the same whenever they are in the building. Recently Rabbi, Hazzan, Lisa, and I attended the USCJ convention in Schaumburg. We had the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn new concepts from other Jewish leaders from all of North America. I attended six different sessions that dealt with: immunity to change, building your endowment through planned giving, how to engage millennials in our kehilla, and empty nester engagement. Additionally, I attended two highly relevant workshops on the impossible task of Jewish leadership, and financial sustainability. Rabbi, Hazzan, and Lisa, and I hope to share and implement some of the new creative concepts in our Congregation. I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving celebration with their family and friends and took time to be grateful for those significant things we value. The 25th of Kislev (December 7th) marks the first the first day of Hanukkah, and I want to wish everyone a very happy Hanukkah. May the light of the candles bring happiness to you and your families. Arnie Goldberg President Congregation Beth Judea
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Planned Giving TAX TIME IS ALMOST HERE MAKING A GIFT OF YOUR STOCK IS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO HELP BETH JUDEA AND AVOID OWING CAPITAL GAINS TAX The end of the year is almost here, with tax time right around the corner. If you own appreciated stock you no longer need and are looking for a way to avoid owing capital gains tax, consider making a gift of your stock as an easy and tax-effective way to help Congregation Beth Judea towards our goal of securing a prosperous future for our upcoming generations. Benefits to you by gifting your appreciated stock to Beth Judea include: Avoid capital gains taxes of 20% or more Receive an income tax deduction for the full amount of your gift Make a meaningful gift with no cash out-of-pocket Capture the value of your stock and end the worrying about market ups and downs Put your gift to work right away for Congregation Beth Judea Please contact Arnie Bender, VP Planned Giving at 847-571-1146 if you need assistance with making a stock transfer. We can provide you with transfer instructions to make your gift easy and effective. Sincerely,
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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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HANUKKAH xHanukkah Blessings for 5776 Each winter we light the Hanukkiah for eight nights, remembering the miracle of the oil in the ancient Temple and the miracle of the Maccabees’ victories. Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev (the night of Dec. 6 this year); we light the shamash first, recite the three blessings below, then use the shamash to light one candle on the far right of the Hanukkiah. Each night we add one additional candle, corresponding to the day of Hanukkah. While candles are placed on the right side, they are customarily lit left to right, giving that day’s candle the honor of being lit first. After the first night we recite only the first two blessings. Blessings:
HANUKKAH 5776 CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES 1st Night
Dec. 6
After Sundown
2nd Night
Dec. 7
After Sundown
3rd Night
Dec. 8
After Sundown
4th Night
Dec. 9
After Sundown
5th Night
Dec. 10
After Sundown
Dec. 11
Shabbat Candles are lit after the Hanukkiah, both before 4:00 pm
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Dec. 12
After Havdalah at 5:04 pm, when Shabbat has concluded
8th Night
Dec. 13
After Sundown
6th Night
, אֲ ֶשׁר ִק ְדּ ֵֽ ָשׁנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצוֹתָ יו,ֹלהינוּ ֵֽ ֶמלְֶך הָ עוֹלָם ֵֽ ֱבָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה יְ ָי א .וְ ִצ ֵֽ ָוּנוּ לְ הַ ְדלִ יק נר ֶשׁל חֲ נֻכָּה Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commands and commanded us to kindle the Hanukkah light. בוֹתינוּ ֵֽ ֲ ֶשׁעָ ָשׂה נ ִִסּים לַא,ֹלהינוּ ֵֽ ֶמלְֶך הָ עוֹלָם ֵֽ ֱבָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה יְ ָי א .בַּ יּ ִָמים הָ הם בַּ זְּ מַ ן הַ זֶּ ה
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Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time. First night only: יענוּ ָ ֵֽ ִ ֶשׁהֶ חֱ ֵֽ ָינוּ וְ ִקיְּ ֵֽ ָמנוּ וְ ִהגּ,ֹלהינוּ ֵֽ ֶמלְֶך הָ עוֹלָם ֵֽ ֱבָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה יְ ָי א .לַזְּ מַ ן הַ זֶּ ה
Hankuuah Guide 5776
Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who has kept us alive, sustained us and allowed us to reach this time.
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ISRAEL COMMITTEE
Congregation Beth Judea’s Israel Committee Welcomes CONGRESSMAN BOB DOLD Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 8:00 pm TOPIC: The U.S.-Israel Relationship including his recent visit to Israel
OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
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AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE March 20– 22, 2016 The Israel Committee Invites You To Join Us On January 8, 2016 as we welcome our Shabbat Speaker:
SUSAN MILLNER Midwest Regional Director for Birthright Israel Foundation For a conversation about: THE TRANSFORMATIVE BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL EXPERIENCE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Join fellow members of Beth Judea in our Nation’s Capitol for three of the most important days affecting Israel’s future. For more information about Beth Judea’s delegation, or to register for the AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE contact AIPAC’s Chicago Area Director, Eili Wald at 312-2538994 or ewald@aipac.org
Want to know more about Birthright Israel? Go to their website: http://www.birthrightisrael.com/ Click Here to Watch a Video: https://vimeo.com/146405839
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Day of Fellowship – January 10th
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B’nai Mitzvah Bio Mitchell Berg will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, December 5, 2015.
Benjamin Charles Stark will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Mitchell is a 7th grader at Cooper Middle School who enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoys playing basketball, skateboarding, and playing video games.
Ben is a seventh grader at Aptakisic Junior High School. He plays baseball in the spring and summer and basketball at his Junior High School. Ben is
Mitchell is focusing on helping kids and the Earth for his mitzvah project. Mitchell has asked his friends, family and Bar Mitzvah guests to donate old shoes for the Nike Reuse a Shoe program that takes old shoes and grinds them up to make new playing surfaces for kids and new shoes, rather than just sitting in landfills for years and years! Mitchell will be sharing his special day with his parents, Alison and Michael, his sister Haley and brother Andrew. His grandparents, Debbie and Steve Ehrlich and Roz and Bernie Berg, his aunts, uncles, and cousins will also be there along with other family and many friends to help celebrate this special day. Mitchell would like to thank all those who have helped him in his journey to become a Bar Mitzvah. Special thanks to Andrea Dickson, Hazzan Weisberg and Rabbi Pivo for preparing him for his special day.
passionate about hockey and plays on a Bantam team at Glacier Ice Arena, where he anchors the blue line in his eighth season as a player. Ben has chosen to volunteer to hand pack meals specially formulated for malnourished children at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Libertyville as his mitzvah project. He plans on finding other worthy causes to volunteer his time and energy in the coming years. Helping Ben celebrate his B'nai Mitzvah are his parents Jeffrey and Jill, his Nana and Zaide Linda and Albert Stark, his grandparents Marilyn and Jack Rosen, and his two older brothers Zachary and Justin. He will also celebrate with family and friends from the East Coast, Toronto, and other Midwest states. Ben will be called to the same bima at Beth Judea where his father became a Bar Mitzvah nearly 38 years to the day. The Stark family would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Hazan Weisberg, Anna Besser, and all the Hebrew School teachers at Beth Judea for providing guidance and an excellent education. Ben would like to extend an extra special thank you to his tutor, Kim Abern, who patiently helped him prepare his Haftorah and Torah readings
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Religious Education Marvelous Mitzvot for Winter Break Courtesy of BJE
Looking for a mitzvah to do during Winter Break? These mitzvot ideas for vacation will keep you and your family engaged in Jewish life while school is out of session. Activities include donating old clothes, helping parents around the house, reading Jewish books, baking challah, and participating in a garbage reduction challenge. Kibud Zekaynim- Honoring the Elderly: “Show your deference to the old” – Leviticus 19:32 Call your local senior living center to arrange a visit. Shabbat: “Remember Shabbat and Keep it Holy” – Exodus 20:8 Prepare your winter Sabbath meals by adapting a challah recipe with the addition of spices like cinnamon. This one from Maggie Glezer incorporates canned pumpkin. Read a special Shabbat story such as The Shabbat Princess by Amy Meltzer to enhance your celebration. Tza’ar Ba’alay Chayim – Being Kind to Animals “One’s ox, ass, and cattle should do no work on Shabbat” – Deuteronomy 5:14 During the winter months, animal shelters need blankets and tarps to help keep animals warm. Donate animal toys, pet food, and newspapers to a shelter. Call your local animal shelter to find out how your family can volunteer this winter. Bal Tashchit – Not Destroying “You must not destroy its trees… you may eat of them, but you must not cut them down” – Deuteronomy 20:19 Protect the earth’s resources by reusing and recycling as many household items as you can. Challenge your family to reduce their garbage output for the duration of winter break. Kibud Av v’Aym- Honoring Your Father and Mother: “Honor your father and mother” – Exodus 20:12 Help your parents around the house by shoveling the walkway or doing chores inside your home.
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Religious Education Marvelous Mitzvot for Winter Break
CALENDAR UPDATES/ SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER:
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Hachnasat Orchim – Hospitality “Let me fetch a morsel of bread that you may refresh yourselves” – Genesis 18:5 There are many, many biblical examples of hospitality. You can be like our ancestors by welcoming others this winter break. Host a festive meal for friends or family. Even if you are not hosting guests for a meal, you can practice this middah (Jewish value) by being a warm and welcoming person; by greeting others with hospitality.
Talmud Torah – Jewish Study “And you shall teach them diligently to your children” – Deuteronomy 6:6 Even though you are on vacation from school, try to make time for Jewish learning. Read a book with Jewish themes. A wide variety of Jewish children’s books are available at your local library including picture books, historical fiction, holiday stories, and even mysteries. Watch a Jewish themed movie such as Fiddler on the Roof or An American Tail. V’ahavta L’rayacha Kamocha – Loving One’s Neighbor “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” – Leviticus 19:18 Winter break is a good time to go through your closets and find items that you can give to those in need. With your family, collect coats, mittens, boots, hats, gloves, or other items that are especially necessary for the needy during winter months. Collect your gently used G and PG movies to donate to a local children’s hospital or pediatric floor.
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Religious School Classes Resume
4:15 – 6:15 pm (Aleph – Dalet)
6:15 – 8:00pm (Heh)
Aleph-Bet Family Shabbat Dinner No Gimel Shabbat / No Religious School (Winter Break)
No Beyahad Classes (Winter Break)
6:15 pm Saturday. Dec. 19 – Sunday, Jan. 3 Mondays, Dec. 21, 28 & Monday, Jan. 4
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Religious School Classes Resume
6:15 – 8:00pm (Heh)
Beyahad Classes Resume
6:30 – 8:30pm
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Gimel Shabbat & Luncheon
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Luncheon from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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Dalet leading Main Sanctuary service
9:30 am
K-1st Grade Family Program
Parents join in at 10:30 am
No Beyahad Classes (MLK Jr. Day)
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and Upon the Practice of Charity
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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 December 2015 Lunch & Learn: Hot Topics Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Bring lunch and an appetite for discussion as we examine current events in the Jewish world. Participants are encouraged to share news articles about Jews, Israel, religion, or any topic of interest that we can view through a Jewish lens. Monday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Dates: Now through Dec. 14, 2015; no class on 11/16 LOCATION: Sunset Foods 2nd Floor Conference Room (corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic) Bring Your Own Lunch
Text and Context: Pirkei Avot Taught by Rabbi Pivo
What are the ethics that shaped ancient Judaism, and how do they stand up today? In this class we will study the Hebrew text of Pirkei Avot, dating back to the early rabbinic period, and explore the limits of applying ancient traditions to modern Jewish life. Thursday evenings; 8:00—9:00 pm (will not meet on monthly Board Meeting nights)
HEBREW CLASSES Conversational Hebrew Ulpan for Beginners Taught by Lee Goldberg
Mah Yaish? Want to be able to speak b'ivrit with family and friends in Israel? Understand the words to your favorite Hebrew song? Here is your chance! We'll learn the basics of Hebrew grammar while learning to order food in a restaurant, shop, and tell the doctor what hurts and have fun doing it, with songs, word games, and imagery. The ability to read the aleph-bet is required. Cost: Members - $15; Non Members - $25 Thursday evenings; 6:30 – 7:30 pm Next Class on Dec. 17, then will resume in January
Hebrew 102: Let’s Continue Taught by Lee Goldberg
In this course, students will develop greater reading fluency and understanding of Hebrew word and sentence structures. They will also learn to recognize and translate key vocabulary in blessings and prayers. The course is open to all, including our Adult B’nei Mitzvah students. COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $36 for series Thursday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm Now through Dec. 10, 2015; no class on Nov. 26; Jan. 14 – March 17, 2016
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WEEKLY CLASSES: These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser
Let’s Talk 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
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)
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 Nevi'im (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again. Wednesday evenings at 8 pm
Parsha Perspectives Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Discover a new idea or an old interpretation of the week’s parsha as Rabbi Pivo touches on the Torah’s words, content and theology. Thursday evenings after minyan (7:45– 8:00 pm)
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ADULT EDUCATION
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MELTON Taught by BJE Melton Staff Classes of the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning are designed to offer adults a well-rounded, in-depth study of Judaism in a user-friendly environment. For more information about the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, call Rolly Cohen at 847-291-7788, ext. 1304 or at rolly@bjechicago.org.
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Jews in America: Insiders & Outsiders Tuesday evenings; 7:00 – 8:30 pm Starting Dec. 1, 2105 (10 sessions) Congregation Beth Am Mysticism & Kabbalah: Secret Knowledge in Judaism Wednesday evenings; 7:00 – 8:30 pm Starts March 2016 (10 sessions) Congregation Beth Judea
Interpretive Minyan Service Leader: Norm Kurtz You are invited to join the Interpretive Minyan every Shabbat morning from 10:30 am until 11:45 am. Our growing minyan is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. Our minyan is friendly and welcoming to all. Join us for prayer/discussion/learning and stay for Kiddush/lunch after services. We meet in the Beit Midrash on the lower level from 10:30 until 11:45. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
EVERY SHABBAT MORNING
CBJ GENERATIONAL ISRAEL TRIP DECEMBER 16, 2016 Congregation Beth Judea and the Israel Committee are considering planning a multi-generational trip to Israel in December 2016. If you are at all interested in a trip of this nature, please contact Arnie Goldberg at arnieccc@gmail.com.
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SISTERHOOD Chai Lifeline has grown from a small, community-based summer camp program for children with cancer to one of the preeminent international health support networks supporting seriously ill children and their families. Chai Lifeline’s programs and services meet the unique emotional, social, and financial needs of families living with serious pediatric illness. From the moment of diagnosis or trauma, their professionals and trained, compassionate volunteers step in to help restore equilibrium and bring joy and hope back into lives devastated by medical crises and illness. Chai Lifeline’s guiding principles are: 1. 2. 3. 4.
That That That That
seriously ill children need and deserve as happy and normal a childhood as possible. illness affects each member of the family. the well-being of an ill child is impacted by the well-being of his or her family. pediatric illness can have a devastating financial effect on families.
WITH THIS IN MIND, CHAI LIFELINE STRIVES TO:
Find ways to bring joy to the lives of our young patients and their families through creative, innovative and effective family-centered programs, activities and services. Engender hope and optimism in children and their families. Educate and involve communities in caring for ill children and their families. Provide unparalleled support throughout the child’s illness, recovery, and beyond. Offer all services free of charge to ensure that every family has access to the programs it needs. Embody the ideals of compassion, kindness, and caring for others inherent in Jewish culture and life. Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea is very proud to have adopted Chai Lifeline as our ongoing love project. Money we collect from passing the Tzedaka box at our meetings goes to Chai Lifeline Midwest Region at 6606 N Lincoln Ave Suite 300 Lincolnwood, Illinois.
To get information about donations or becoming a volunteer, please visit their website at www. chailifeline.org/Midwest
Happy Hanukkah, Sherry and Kitty
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SISTERHOOD UPCOMING EVENTS Come Join Us As We Discuss
SINGLE JEWISH MALE SEEKING SOUL MATE by Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Book Discussion will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm At Brenda Levin’s
This event is opent to Sisterhood and CBJ Women
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SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah) The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder plates, Hanukkah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games, teacher gifts, and nonreligious gift items. The shop carries Gary Rosenthal, Nambe, and a large number of items imported directly from Israel. The shop also carries special seasonal items and gift baskets. In addition, you can special order about anything you may want. Stop by when the shop is open: Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesdays when Religious School is in session and by appointment. Karen Nagel is the Gift Shop Manager. The Gift Shop has lots of new merchandise, including great High Holiday and other holiday gift items, as well as Bat/Bat Mitzvah and wedding gift items. Check out Sisterhood’s own L'CHAIM TOO! Cookbook, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion.
Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
20% OFF ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE Coupon must be present at time of purchase Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls, consignment items. Nambe Discount Limited to 10% / No Discount on Michael Aram One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply -Expires December 31, 2015
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Men’s Club By now you should have already received Hanukkah candles from Men’s Club. These candles are packed in dark bluegray bags and were placed hanging on your front door. Men’s Club distributes Hanukkah candles to the members of Congregation Beth Judea every year. Not only are these candles manufactured in Israel but they are produced in Sderot. Sderot you may recall is the rocketbattered city in Israel that is less than a mile from Gaza. The city has been an ongoing target of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip since 2001. Not only do the contributions we receive for the candles help us to support youth activities including purchasing Siddurim for the Aleph class and providing support to synagogue youth groups, they also help to provide much needed cash into the local economy of Sderot. Please send your donations to Men’s Club so that we can continue to support these youth activities and show solidarity with the people of Sderot. The Men’s Club FJMC Sefer Haftarah Shabbat was held on November 21. Thank you to Louis Rabin for coordinating the service and yasher koach to all those who participated. Men’s Club commitment to our synagogue was demonstrated once again by our volunteers who painted the conference room. Thank you to Craig Cohn, Sandy Victor, Evan Rumack, and Sandy Ramas for their help. A special note of gratitude to both Ron Friedman and Jerry Sakol whose extraordinary efforts transformed the conference room to a place we can be proud of.
Men’s Club volunteers packing Hanukkah candles: Pictured: Orin Rotman, Sandy Ramras, Ron Friedman, Richard Russell, Craig Cohn, Evan Rumack, Norm Kurtz. Not pictured: Jean Friedman, Chelo Frost, Marty Karlin, Rob Lipka, Sandy Victor. and Eric Yegelwel Thank you to all who also assisted in delivering candles including: Sandy Ramas, Craig Cohn, Stacey Brull, Arnie Bender, Maynard Hirsch, Michael Gluck, Bruce Darin, Chuck Walcer, Norm Kurtz, Ron Friedman, Rob Lipka, Evan Rumack, Steve Limer, Sandy Victor, Eric Yegelwel and David Granoff.
Rabbi Pivo (not your typical Holy Roller) demonstrating to Men’s Club proper painting techniquesx
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Men’s Club The Adult Hebrew Literacy One class will be graduating on Friday night December 11. Although we had a very small class this year as compared to last year, the student worked just as hard over the twelve-week course. This is an extraordinary commitment to further one’s Jewish education. Please show your support and attend services on Friday night December 11. Both Men’s Club and Rabbi Pivo have recently sponsored Fred Rabinowitz (Men’s Club Past President and recent CBJ VP Programming) to attend an FJMC Keruv training program in Chicago. Many if not most people in Conservative/Masorti congregations have an intermarried family member. Unfortunately, intermarried families who chose to affiliate predominately choose Reform congregations where outreach programs are more common and synagogue policies are more appealing. We need to changes this while understanding that interpretation of Jewish law is the province of our Rabbi and that the objectives of Keruv do not include changing ritual practice. The FJMC Keruv Initiative serves the needs of our congregations in several ways. Keruv
programing provides opportunities for congregants to explore issues relating to intermarriage in a safe and supportive environment. The establishment of a synagogue Keruv Committee fosters a culture change which makes the congregation more appealing to potential members with diverse backgrounds. As Rabbi Charles Simon, FJMC Executive Director expressed it “If we are concerned with the future of Conservative Judaism and fail to act proactively, then our movement will be condemned to a diminishing future.” The FJMC Keruv program recognizes intermarriage as a reality that congregations must confront as we face the future. We look forward to hearing what Fred has learned and how we can make Congregation Beth Judea an even more welcoming synagogue community. On behalf of Beth Judea’s Men’s Club, I wish you all a very Happy Hanukkah. May the light of the candles help brighten your homes on this joyous holiday.
Eric Yegelwel
BJMC Man of the Year Be sure to congratulate Orin Rotman who has been named CBJ Men’s Club 2016 Man of the Year. Orin joined Congregation Beth Judea in 1986 even before he had closed on his house in Buffalo Grove! Orin has been an active member of Men’s Club from the beginning. He has been a CBJ Men’s Club Board member and officer for years. He either participates in or leads almost every Men’s Club activity including the World Wide Wrap , Men’s Club Shabbat, Scotch and Steak in the Sukkah and Tap the Torah. Orin can be found on most shabbat mornings as Gabbai Rishon. He has served multiple terms as Congregation Beth Judea’s Vice President of Membership, Programming, Education, Ritual, Youth and Social Action. It is remarkable that Orin had not been selected for this honor years ago. It is well deserved and long overdue. Join us in honoring Orin by attending or purchasing an ad in the ad book at the Midwest Region FJMC Man of the Year Dinner which will be held on March 6, 2016. More information will be available soon. The selection of the Youth of the Year is still pending at the time of the writing of this column. The Men’s Club column in the next issue of the WORD will highlight the 2016 Youth of the Year.
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Men’s Club HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services. We need volunteers for December 26.
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.
Tzedakkah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakkah box to: American Friends of Magen David Adom Jewish National Fund We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakkah fund administered by Men's Club.
MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration On behalf of the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council, I would like to thank everyone who attended, supported and participated in our Thanksgiving celebration especially Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Helene Fox, and our USY volunteers. Joanne Dicker, President
Joanne Dicker , President of the NW Suburban Interfaith Council
NW Suburban Interfaith Council – Celebrating 25 Years
Read the Article in the Nov. 23rd Daily Herald: “1,000 Celebrate 25th Interfaith Thanksgiving”
Click here for article and social media links Here's another article with more pictures of the Thanksgiving service and our clergy. www.journaltopics.com. Enter "interfaith Thanksgiving celebration" in the search or click here. Joanne Dicker
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MT Nesters The MT Nesters are in the middle of our 22nd 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. Our annual Hanukkah program for our members is set for December 20 (the first and seventh days of Hanukkah are reserved for family gatherings), and then we go on snowbird winter break until March. For additional information contact Carol Schechter at 847-537-3566 or Sam Chiprin at 847-459-0316.
BJE Early Childhood Centers
Classes at the Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center at Beth Judea are well under way. We kicked off the school year with a Family Rosh Hashanah event featuring games, crafts, apple and honey tasting, and hearing Rabbi Pivo blow the shofar. After the Fall holidays, individual classes have been learning about their Jewish home, life cycle events, and nature explorations. Dreidles and hanukkiyot are now filling our classrooms as the children learn about Hanukkah and get ready for their class parties. Come and see what we’re all about! Registration for our 2016-2017 school year is under way. 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 847-634-0363 to begin your child’s preschool journey.
Healing Hearts Loss of Spouse or Partner Co-Sponsored by Healing Hearts - Northwest Suburban Jewish Grief Support Mourning the death of a spouse can present many challenges. Learn what to expect from your grief, seek and give encouragement, learn coping skills, and adapt to changing relationships. This group is for those who are mourning the loss of their spouse or partner within the past year and a half. Dates: Tuesdays, December 15 – January 19, 2016 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Place: Congregation Beth Judea Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove Fee: $90 for the series (can be adjusted for financial need) Contact: Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, at JCFS Phone: 224.625.2819 Email: Rosaliegreenberger@jcfs.org
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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
Did You Know... Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.
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.
HESED COMMITTEE 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.
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
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SHALVA “Its okay, the children aren’t effected” But what if you knew they were?
Did you Know……… SHALVA Collects Cellphones?
Shalva clients will often say that they can withstand their husband’s abuse as long as he never directs his anger toward their children. What many women don’t understand is that children are the silent victims of abuse and that they often repeat the behaviors they have seen.
For quite a few years now, Congregation Beth Judea has been generously collecting cell phones for SHALVA.
According to a recent study, over 90% of children are aware of domestic abuse in their home. These children are affected emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are at great risk and often experience low selfesteem, shame, fear and guilt. Many distrust adults, fail to thrive or suffer from depression and anxiety. What can we do? The issue of domestic abuse is not just a women’s issue; it affects the entire family as well as our Jewish community. 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.
We thought you’d enjoy knowing a bit about how this process works. After we gather the phones you put into the collection box, we ship them to a recycling operation in Florida, Shelter Alliance . They pay us according to the “blue book”value of each phone. In processing the thousands of phones we send them every year, they wipe clean all your personal data and either refurbish your phones, recycle the parts or melt them down. Each year SHALVA receives around $40005,000 just by collecting your old or broken cellphones. All of these dollars go directly to help our clients. Recently Shelter Alliance has expanded their recycling program and now accepts Ipods, Ipads, and Readers. So, the next time you pass by the synagogue office and see the SHALVA collection box, think about all those old cellphones, ipads and ipods taking up space in your drawer or closet, and help us turn them into dollars for clients.
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service, and Upon the Practice of Charity.
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 crisis-counseling services in the Jewish community! There is a collection box in the synagogue office. The Word - December 2015
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BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: December 1
Heidi Sakol
December 2
Kim Bauman Leonard Manewith
December 3
Laura Barshefsky Steven Flack Mindy Gold Jerome Gothelf Andrea Hockfield
December 4
Renee Malter Natalie Pesin
December 5
Leah Chiprin Harold Rosen
December 6 December 7
December 18
Gary Cortes Johanna Hyman Susan Russell
December 19
Kurt Fliegel Ruby Korn Allyson Marcus Robert Schwartz Daniel Silberman
December 20
Arnold Bender Steven Golberg
December 21
Kristie Fingerhut Michael Golde Sheila Koek Neil Margolis
Julie Cohen Carl Weiss
December 22
Harriette Elisco Barbara Pressburger
Marah Altenberg Susan Bender
December 23
Neil Jordan Ronald Kovich Alfred Levinson Neal Resnik
December 24
Laurie Ford Rachel Gottfried
December 25
Jeanne Krulewich
December 26
Howard Ganden
December 27
Bruce Darin Stacy Ellington Arthur Freedman Rita Mathias Maureen Stolman Suzanne Waitz Andrew Zarchy
December 28
Edward Grossman Gary Malkin Jill Marks Tim Scheibe
December 30
Noah Ban Arthur Greenberg Faith Schwartz
December 31
Bonnie Spangler
December 8
Daniel Hyman Jeffrey Stark
December 9
Sharon Harris Eric Marder Randee Weiss
December 10
Jeffrey Brown Mark Sheft David Waitz
December 11
Andrew Bauman Beth Silver
December 12
Harvey Brickman Benjamin Dubin Sandra Melnicoff Casey Spitz
December 13
Steven Kwasman Barry Rosen
December 14
Jeffrey Julis Harold Rothschild Sharon Weil Corey Zussman
December 16
Mitchell Hecht Sharon Shapiro
December 17
James Hyman Jerry Levy Boris Lyubomirsky Robert Muise
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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ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy ANNIVERSARY to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: December 18
Sandra and Paul Drizner Lynn and Arthur Freedman Erica and Gary Krugel
December 19
Jori and Jay Greenhill Susan and Aaron Hershinow Lois and Stewart Margolis
December 21
Kathryn and Gary Harris Gayle and Richard Pervos
December 22
Carol and Harold Rosen
December 23
Trudy and Robert Balogh Rachel and Marc Gottfried
Carol and Sheldon Rubin
December 26
Tammy and Tim Scheibe
December 11
Lisa and Jason Neiman
December 27
December 12
Susan and Norman Kronowitz
Sue-Ellen and Fred Duboe Marla and Bruce Horwitz Joy and Neil Margolis Laura and Sanford Zoller
December 16
Amy and Ian Goldberg Pamela and Joel Polakow Marny and Brian Schwartz
December 28
Lauren and Eric Katzman
December 1
Pamela and Dennis Sender Stacy and Arlen Shub
December 2
Carrie and Michael Shultz
December 3
Myra and Neil Borkan Diane and Howard Gordon Staci and Michael Levy
December 4
Marcie and Alan Marcus Deborah and Howard Tolsky
December 6
Janice and Michael Schrimmer
December 7
Sharon and John Hoy
December 10
December 17
Debra and Benjamin Dubin Cheryl and Leonard Levine Margaret and Todd Lichtenstein Arlene and Sanford Moses Sally and David Sherman
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.
SUPPORT BETH JUDEA BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS Support Beth Judea by buying Gift Cards 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% convience fee will be added when paying with a credit card) Click Here to Download Form
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December Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
December 4
Rochelle Adelman Pearl Brickman* Nathan Finn Clara Kersky* Harold Mayeroff Sidney Prosansky* Sam Rubenstein* Sidney Stark Bessie Weiner*
Nathan Ander Celia Burg* Nathan Gladstein* Bertha Kravitz* Gail Moffett Pearl Rizman* Silvie Serbin* Rose Steiner Gilbert Wernick
Esther Bergman* Moshe Elbaum* Charlotte Guttenberg* Herman Leavitt* Esther Morgenstein* Florence Robinson* Jack Singer* Sofia Sznaper* Helene Yassinger
Ann Bernstein* Michael Feldman* Lee (Lena) Meyer Katz* Fern LeVine Khaim Pesin Shirley Rovin Dr. Maurice Slivnick Rose Toch* H. Jack Zussman*
December 11
Bernice Altman Louis Elisco Louis Goldberg Elynor Klein* Dorothy Patt Joseph Pressburger Ben Shugan Max Zakaman*
Frieda Borenstein Ruth Fagan* Max Halperin* Bernard Kramer Emanuel Pearl Frances Schwartz Edward Warman
Lawrence Elauser Asna Fagin* Arline Holman Hyman Loeb* Benjamin Levi Plaut Maurice Settler Robert Weiss
Lillian Elgenson Abraham Fuhrman* Bella Jacobs Mae Mandel Jacqueline Pollard Lisa Shiffers Charles Wolf*
December 18
Violet Barrier* Ruth Duboe Beverly Guttenberg Israel Levine* Barry Mark Sylvia Polakow* Theodore Sakol* Yisrael Shalem Janet Thomas Harry Weinstein* Tillie Yublosky*
Mildred Berngard Sandra Fox Doris Kalina Marilyn Levit Bruce Minnick Philip Rockwell Gertrude Salzenstein Peter Stark William Toch* Mildred Wittlin* Samuel Zablen*
Carly Berns* Jack Frost Esther Karel Helen Lindenbaum* Sophie Moment Marian Rotberg Mabelle Schero Harriet Sumner* Newton Truger* Leona Wolf*
Maxwell Clamage Joseph Green Sol Kaufman* Stephanie Lustig* Lewis Pervosky Sylvia Rubin* Rose Schwartz* Toby Swichkow* Louis Vicker* Abe Wolinsky*
December 25
Margaret Atlas Elizabeth Buff Sheri Cooper Ida Glickman Irwin Lipka Michelle Rappaport Sherwin Rosenfeld* Samuel Silver Bernard Weisel*
Fannie Barasch Robert Buhai Samuel Dicker Jeri Ann Goldman Fannie Orloff Diana Ratskoff Ruth Rotman Faye Singer*
Richard Brown Sam Chibnik Carol Feldman* Lillian Goroff* Gertrude Trudy Paley Jane Reisberg Ilse Sender* Sylvia Travis*
Robert Allan Brown Samuel Chiet* Martin Garson* Samuel Kanter* Maury Platt* Dr. Jack Rizman* Larry Silver* Rickey Turovitz
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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January Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
January 1
Dorothy Aronoff Daniel Brown Jane Friedland* Sandee Grossman Shirley Kriegler* Herman Morgenstein* Louis Newman* Harvey Shiffman* June Walcer*
Irving Babbitt Irving Coady* Andrea Gordon Hannah Hockfield* Ann Linderman* Betsy Mosak Michael Schwartz Tillie Shore Morris Weiner*
Merle Bauer Samuel Cooper* Lorin Greenberg Joseph Kolner* Michael Linderman* Fred Moskowitz Bessie Shavitz* Geraldine Shovers Shirley Wolf*
Erwin Berenson Alfred Feiger Bernice Gross* Sol Kravitz* Arlen Litwin Seymour Nagel Morris Sherman* Celia Spivak*
January 8
Harriet Ament Mark Fine Herbert Kahn Louis Lifshitz* Janice Pivo Joseph Rosenfeld* Robert Silverstone
Lauri Bauer Harry Fleiss Seymour Klein* Lorraine Margolis Ida Polansky Berel Sales* Hilda Tominberg*
Walter Berkley* William Frankel* Ruth Kurtz* Louis Margolis Irene Ramras Irene Sandler* Evelyn Weisel*
Herman Feldman* Jerald Phillip Granoff Irving Levy* Philip Meltzer* David Resnick* Milton Silverstein*
January 15
Wally Arbetter Bella Cohen* Miles Klein* Sheila Moskowitz Melvin Reback Harvey Schmall
Marion Bordon Alexander Davis* Oscar Krawitz Gail Nedoss Shirley Rose Gertrude Schoeneman*
Sandy Caplan* Janette Friedman Gertrude Manewith Ernest Poll Bernice Rothenberg* Ethan Noah Sulkin
Adele Chubin Hyman Karafin Leonard Meltzer Darrell Pollack* William Rubenstein* Ruth Zeiger
January 22
Bruce Abrams Diane Brown* Aubrey Dembo Samuel Goldman* Robert Isenberg Herbert Levine* Mandel Perl* Helen Schwartz* Jack Leonard Weitzman
Anna Berkovitz* Elmore A. Cohen Sarah Finkelstein Era Greiman* Irv Kaufman Ethan Levitan* Margaret Pinkus* Morris Spiegel*
Roselin Berman Abe Cooper* Pearl Fleiss Charlotte Herstein Estelle Kerstein Alex Lustig* Ida Pollack Dora Stein*
Gerald Bernstein Morris Damsky Charles Frank Rose Howard Annette Kessler* June Pearlman* Shirley Schechtman Betty Wasserman
January 29
David Appel Jamie Sara Fabian Stuart Julis Adelyn Nixon Elizabeth Rosenthal* Rose Sher
Alfred Braun* Ceil Feldstein Rachel Levin David Polakow* Sam Rothnagel Seymour Shub*
Gregorio Copelovitz Selma Greengard Arthur Marc Hymen Polonsky Minnette Rothstein Pearl Smiler
Mitch Davis* Anna Herstein Jules Mellow David Rosenfeld* Rose Secler* Clara Weisberg
* 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: Wes Brown Michael Friedland Harrison Green Rabbi Stephen Hart Craig Segall Danny Weisberg
CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF: Jeanne Babbitt Congregant Mother of Floyd Babbitt Grandmother of Ellen Lerner Dorothy Bikshorn Mother of Barry Bikshorn Charles Stern Father of Randy Haberman
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Births: Ilene & Larry Schneider on the birth of their grandson, Charlie Agron Kornblatt Susie & David Waitz on the birth of their grandson, Jonah Reid Waitz Engagements: Rhonda & Ed Newman on the engagement of their daughter, Jessica to Joshua Taggart Gloria & Harold Secler on the engagement of their son, Ross to Suzanne Hershman Eileen & Alan Spiegel on the engagement of their son, Ben to Samantha Srednicki RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Florence Kanter Kathleen & Herbert Kanter Phyllis Shatz, our beloved and missed Aunt Phyllis. The Brandt Family
RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Nathan Ander, in loving memory of beloved father and papa. Carol & Craig Levin Bernard Epton
RABBI PIVO DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo during this difficult time upon the death of our father and grandfather, Irwin Horowitz. Ivy & Ben Elkins and Family Rabbi Pivo for officiating at our wedding. Jill & Peter Marks IN HONOR OF: Our 50th wedding anniversary. Susan & Marvin Adleman Kitty & Bruce Hoffman upon the birth of their new grandson, Nolan John Modisette. Mazel tov! Susan & Marvin Adleman
Heidi & Jerry Sakol upon the birth of their new granddaughter, Hannah Miriam Bolger. Mazel tov! Susan & Marvin Adleman Cantor & Audrey Weisberg on the birth of their new grandson, Eli Isaac Weisberg. Mazel Tov! Susan & Marvin Adleman IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Bikshorn, beloved mother of Barry & Darlene Bikshorn. Geri & Robert Friedman Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Erwin Karlin, beloved father of Marty & Nanci Karlin. Pam & Jeff Brown UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Bella Jacobs Bobbi & Ed Ginsberg
The Pulver Family
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF: Heidi & Jerry Sakol upon the birth of their new granddaughter, Hannah Miriam Bolger. Mazel Tov! The Pervos Family Carol & Harold Rosen upon the birth of their new grandson, Tyler Adam Karbin. Mazel Tov! Rona Wolf Cantor & Audrey Weisberg upon the birth of their new grandson, Eli Isaac Weisberg. Mazel Tov! Fran & Scott Eisner Ellen & Jeff Gluskin Alina & Neil Greenhill Ellen & Michael Kaplan Renee & Michael Klass and Family The Kovich Family The Pervos Family Janet & Myron Reicher Susie Rizman & Family Sandra & Martin Rockwell Merle & Evan Rumack Carol & Art Schechter Janice Weiner Erin & Josh Weisberg upon the birth of their son, Eli Isaac Weisberg. Sheldon Levenstein IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Bikshorn, beloved mother of Barry & Darlene Bikshorn. Betsy & Randy Haberman Dr. Melvin Fishman, beloved father of Geri & Robert Friedman. Betsy & Randy Haberman Rona Wolf
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IN MEMORY OF: Charles Stern, beloved father of Randy & Betsy Haberman. Geri & Robert Friedman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sylvia Polakow, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joel, Pam, Jason, Sarah, Marni, Celia & Evan Polakow Sally Tepper Renee & Wes Brown Newton Truger, in memory of our beloved father and papa. Aileen & Steve Simons
EDUCATION FUND
IN HONOR OF: Heidi & Jerry Sakol on the birth of their granddaughter, Hannah Miriam Bolger. Ellen & Jeff Gluskin Marlene & Stacy Sachs Cantor and Audrey Weisberg on the birth of their grandson, Eli Isaac Weisberg. Marlene & Stacy Sachs IN MEMORY OF: Marcus Julis, beloved father of Jeffrey & Barb Julis. Marlene & Stacy Sachs Erwin Karlin, beloved father of Marty & Nanci Karlin. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Max Halperin, beloved father & grandfather. Meyer Halperin Family PRAYER BOOK FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Jeanne Babbitt, beloved mother and grandmother of Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt and Family. Deborah & Howard Tolsky Jerry Berenson, our good friend on the occasion of his grandson, Jonathan Samuel Fine’s beautiful Bar Mitzvah on October 31, 2015. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt
Ida Levin, beloved sister & aunt. Meyer Halperin Family
CAMP RAMAH FUND
IN HONOR OF: Talia & Noah Brody on their beautiful B’nai Mitzvah. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Irving Tolsky, in loving memory. Howard & Deborah Tolsky & Family
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TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF: Lisa & Jason Neiman, Ann & Mitch Lerman and my Beth Judea family for their love and kindness shown upon the death of my father, Arnold Hecht. Mitch Hecht IN HONOR OF: Susan & Marvin Adleman on their 50th wedding anniversary. The Herscher Family Robin Levine, Leah, Hally and Sam Levine Grandparents Nancy & Burt Litwin Renee & Mike Malter on their 60th wedding anniversary. Evelyn Sapoznick Rachel & Bob Ragland on the birth of their new grandson, Jacob Brandon Berzenski. Carla & Elliott Bankendorf Heidi & Jerry Sakol on the birth of their new granddaughter, Hannah Miriam Bolger. Carla & Elliott Bankendorf
GENERAL FUND (CONT.)
IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Melvin Fishman, beloved father of Geri & Rob Friedman. Cindy Lipka Susie & Bob Pinzur Karen & Paul Saharack Glenn & Dyane Weiner & Family
Jeanne Babbitt, beloved mother of Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt. Deborah & Ron Kovich Marcus Julis, beloved father of Jeffrey & Barb Julis. Sandi & Rich Rosenberg UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Morrie Mangurten, beloved father & grandfather. Michael, Susan, Lauren & Steven Mangurten Sally Mangurten, beloved mother & grandmother. Michael, Susan, Lauren & Steven Mangurten Bruce J. Minnick Janice & Craig Minnick Enrique Ribot Manny Ribot
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Arnold Hecht, beloved father of Mitch Hecht. Heidi & Gerald Sakol UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Lena Meyer Katz, 33 years have not dulled our feelings of loss or diminished our unending love & respect. Stephen G. Katz Family KIDDUSH FUND
IN HONOR OF: Susan & Marvin Adleman’s 50th wedding anniversary. Ann & Mitch Lerman Kitty & Bruce Hoffman on the birth of their new grandson, Nolan John Modisette. May you get much nachas from him. Janet & Myron Reicher IN MEMORY OF: Jeanne Babbitt, beloved mother of Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt. Janet & Myron Reicher Arnold Hecht, beloved father of Mitch Hecht. Fran & Scott Eisner
Ruth Sabol Alan Sabol
IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Bikshorn, beloved mother of Barry & Darlene Bikshorn. Carla & Elliott Bankendorf Sheryl & Michael Bauer Debbie & Ron Kovich
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TRIBUTES FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Melvin Fishman, beloved father of Geri & Rob Friedman. Nancy & Lenny Manewith UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mia Nagel Karen & Philip Nagel
SISTERHOOD FUND
IN HONOR OF: Susan & Marvin Adleman on their 50th wedding anniversary. Heidi & Jerry Sakol Heidi & Jerry Sakol on the birth of their new granddaughter, Hannah Miriam Bolger. Alina & Neil Greenhill
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
IN HONOR OF: Heidi & Jerry Sakol and family on the birth of their new granddaughter, Hannah Miriam Bolger. Mazel tov! Susie Rizman & Howard Levy IN MEMORY OF: Erwin Karlin, beloved father & grandfather of Martin & Nanci Karlin and Family Susie Rizman Reva White, our beloved aunt. Susan Rizman & Family UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Dr. Jack Rizman Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation Sam Rizman, our beloved father-in-law, grandpa and great grandpa. Susie Rizman & Family
LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Jeanne Babbitt, please accept our deepest sympathy. Linda & Albert Stark Dorothy Bikshorn, beloved mother of Barry & Darlene Bikshorn and beloved grandmother. Linda & Albert Stark UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Peter Stark, beloved cousin. Linda & Albert Stark & Family Sidney Stark, beloved uncle. We miss you so much. Linda & Albert Stark
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Judy Walcer, beloved friend. Louise & Louis Barnett
TORAH RESTORATION FUND
JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND
IN HONOR OF: Cantor & Audrey Weisberg on the birth of their new grandson, Eli Isaac Weisberg. Alan, Marcie & Ross Marcus
IN HONOR OF: Jonathan Fine’s Bar Mitzvah. Jean Berenson
SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES TO: David Stolman Lee & Arnie Goldberg
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jerry Berenson, devoted husband and father. Jean Berenson Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan & Elizabeth Fine
IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Bikshorn, beloved mother of Barry & Darlene Bikshorn. Debbie & Arnie Bender
Sarah Berenson Singer, devoted mother and grandmother. Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan & Elizabeth Fine
The Word – December 2015
RACHEL HIRSHMAN MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Charlotte Goldberg Lee & Arnie Goldberg
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org Website: http://www.BethJudea.org Rabbi Jeff Pivo Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Cantor Roger J. Weisberg President Arnie Goldberg Executive Director Lisa Neiman Educational Director Anna Besser Youth Director Marc Sender Editor Evan Rumack
From The Editors In order for your article to be published in the next issue, we must have it at the synagogue by the 10th of the month! There will be no exceptions. This includes information on disk as well. We need your article as it is important to let the congregation know what your group is doing. Announcements should take the form of articles in The Word rather than separate flyers. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Rabbi, Board of Directors or the editors.
Worship Schedule Conducted by Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m. Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m.
Candle Lighting Times Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time. December 4 ................................................. 4:02 p.m. December 11 ................................................ 4:02 p.m. December 18 ................................................ 4:03 p.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m. Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
December 25 ................................................ 4:07 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.