The Word - November 2021 by Lisa Neiman

NOTES FROM THE CANTOR The heart of Judaism is our texts, our debates, and our actions.

Judaism to the next generation of CBJ members.

Jewish tradition holds that study is the As I move through my days and my most important thing to do. Why? weeks here at CBJ, these three things Because study leads to action. Our keep arising. In Adult Education, we study of Torah leads us to be a are learning Torah, Talmud, and CANTOR community that visits the sick and Siddur on many levels. Some learners BAT-SARAH comforts the mourner – a community are working on Hebrew and learning to that educates its children and lead a Friday night service. Others are picking celebrates together – a community that apart details in Talmudic debates from a supports each other and those around us. Whether it’s the Inclusion Committee, the millennium ago. Still others are diving into how clothing or food drives, or just the sight of so Biblical texts might inform their own, modern many familiar faces at shiva minyanim – this is lives. a community that puts our study and our In every meeting I attend, every lunch or coffee debate into action. date I have, questions arise, and discussions follow. These conversations always arise out I’m so humbled to serve here. of a desire to strengthen and deepen our own Cantor Elizabeth Bat-Sarah Jewish attachment and to impact a rich

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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Rabbi Morris Zimbalist

Cantor Bat-Sarah

Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz

Hazzan Emeritus Roger Weisberg

Lisa Neiman Executive Director

Happy Thanksgiving

Herb Finn CBJ President

From the entire staff and leadership of Congregation Beth Judea:

Marc Sender Youth Director

In This Issue Page Cantor’s Page 2 Happy Thanksgiving 3 Happy Hanukkah 4 Important Dates & Reminders 4 Calendar 6 President’s Message 7 B’nai Mitzvah Bios 8 Gift Cards – Cards for a Cause 9 Kristallnacht Commemoration 11 Veterans Day Commemoration 12 Flyers for Upcoming Events 13 Boomers 25 Jewllenialz 25 SHALVA 25 Hesed Committee 27 Young Families Events 28 Weekly/Shabbat Programs 29 The Word - November 2021

Ways & Means Youth Religious Education Adult Education Sisterhood Sisterhood Gift Shop Men’s Club Interfaith Council Alternative Minyan The Goodman’s Blog The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Business Directory Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes

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IMPORTANT DATES AND NOTICES

To Our Congregants, We extend to you our deepest gratitude For being part of the Beth Judea Family. As we celebrate this season of miracles We wish you joy, blessings and peace during Hanukkah and throughout the year.

May you always be blessed with the rich and Bountiful gifts of life!

Happy Hanukkah, From the entire staff and leadership of Congregation Beth Judea: IMPORTANT DATES IN JEWISH HISTORY NOV. 9 KRISTALLNACHT REMEMBRANCE IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH NOV. 7 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS (2 am) NOV. 11 VETERANS DAY NOV. 28 THANKSGIVING DAY

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 am Sunday, November 7th. Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday, November 2nd.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES AT BETH JUDEA November 5 November 9 November 9 November 11 November 11 November 13 November 15 November 18 November 19 November 21 November 26 November 29

CBJ Young Family Why Not Shabbat Kristallnacht Remembrance Program Chanukah Gift Card Orders Due Gift Shop Chanukah Shopping Veterans Remembrance Program Trivia Night Sisterhood Educational Program Sisterhood Book Club JCFS 7+1 E-Gift Cards Due Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Interfaith – Feed My Starving Children JUF Chanukah Pop Up Party

December 1 December 3 December 4 December 11 December 13

Sisterhood Hanukkah Party CBJ Young Family Why Not Shabbat Vodka & Latke Event Men’s Club Retreat Canasta Lessons

CHANUKAH November 29 – December 6, 2021 Watch your weekly emails for various programs

CALENDAR Chanukah

Special Events November 9 November 11 November 21

Kristallnacht Commemoration Veterans Day Commemoration Interfaith Virtual Thanksgiving

Sisterhood November 1 November 15 November 18

College Connection Sisterhood Educational Event Sisterhood Book Club

Programming November 13

November 9 November 11 November 19 November 29 Nov 28-Dec 6 December 4

Trivia Night

Chanukah Gift Card Orders Due Sisterhood Gift Shop Chanukah Shopping JCFS 7+1 Orders Due JUF Chanukah Pop Up Party Chanukah Stories (see flyer for dates) Vodka & Latkes Sisterhood Hanukkah Recipe

Men’s Club Dec. 11-12

Men’s Club Retreat

Religious School Sundays and Tuesdays

Interfaith November 21 November 26

Annual Thanksgiving Celebration Feed my Starving Children Volunteers Needed

Youth IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar

Volunteers & Items Needed Meetings Bags Needed for Food Pantries PADS Volunteers Needed

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

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.

Please check website

Be Sure To Check Out “Beth Judea Community News” CBJ FACEBOOK LINK BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers November 5, 2021 – 6:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of November will be recognized at our service on November 5th. Our worship will begin at 6:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!

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CALENDAR

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

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

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President’s Message Wow, only my fourth Word Article and already at a loss for words. So, let me start with some great news.

individual input is crucial for Beth Judea to address the congregation’s and community’s wants and needs.

With that in mind, I’m going to issue a I am extremely pleased to report that challenge that I may likely regret. I some seven plus weeks after completion challenge each of you to identify two of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur programs or events that Beth Judea services attended in-person (both in the currently offers that you like or believe is sanctuary and at the JCC) by well over HERB FINN CBJ PRESIDENT a worthy endeavor for the Shul. Then 750 people, there is not a single identify two different programs or events reported case of Covid-19 among the that you would want Beth Judea to attendees. This outcome proves that with proper precautions and planning, Beth engage in. When identifying the new programs Judea can safely engage in not only in-person or events, feel free to dream big, think out of the services, but programming as well. box and beyond our physical building. Take all of those programs and events you’ve identified These results do not mean we can now relax and then send them to one of my email our safety protocols, and we will continue to addresses below. I hope you’ll make my email require everyone to wear masks when in the boxes impossible to manage. building. However, it does mean that we are becoming more comfortable with being at inLastly, I have a personal request. Writing a person programs and events. So, expect to Word article every month is more difficult than I see more in-person programs and events anticipated. So, please help me out and let me offered from Beth Judea in the coming weeks. know what subjects or topics you’d like to read about. During my Yom Kippur Appeal, I asked each of Herb you to let us know whether our offering of programs and events meets your needs or Herbert H. Finn, President whether there are more or different programs CBJBoardPresident@gmail.com and events that Beth Judea should be HerbCBJ@gmail.com providing. Regrettably, with a few exceptions, Cell: 312-953-0321 we have not heard from you. However, your

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B’nei Mitzvah Bios Brian Seaver Sturt will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Brian is an eighth grader at Fremont Middle School, where he plays trumpet in both the band and jazz band. He is also involved in the yearbook club, debate team, juggling club, stock market club, and chess club. Brian plays travel baseball for the Lake County Stars and is a performer at the Libertyville Improv Playhouse. His Mitzvah project is raising money and donations and assisting with finding foster homes or forever homes for The Labrador Connection in Northern Illinois, a no-kill, all volunteer, non-profit shelter for Labrador Retrievers. Brian is looking forward to celebrating this milestone with his parents, Michael and Cheryl, his older sister, Rebecca, his Zaydie, Norman Sturt, his grandmother, Edith Rubenfaer, as well as his other relatives and friends. His great grandparents, Benny & Sarah Rubenfaer and his Bubbe, Francine Sturt, will be tremendously missed; they will all be with us in spirit. Brian and his family would like to thank Rabbi Zimbalist, Hazzan Weisberg, and all of his teachers throughout the years for all of their assistance, education, guidance, and support in reaching this momentous occasion. Gabriel (Gabe) Michael Grape will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Gabe is a seventh grader at Aptakisic Junior High School. Gabe loves volleyball, Magic the Gathering, reading, drawing, and playing guitar. He also loves traveling and spending time with his sister, Hannah, and his dog, Finn. Gabe is a kind, thoughtful, funny, and loving young man. Gabe will be sharing this special day with his parents, Rachel and Oren, his sister and biggest defender, Hannah, and his grandparents Dalia and Danny Graupe and Julie and Phil Baker, as well as family and friends from around the world. Gabe would like to thank his tutor, Shira Sender, Rabbi Zimbalist, and Cantor Bat-Sarah for helping him prepare for this milestone. Gabe wants to give a special thank you to his aunt Betsy for her help as well. He also thanks Anna Besser and each of the CBJ teachers who have provided him with a meaningful Jewish education.

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

from your Beth Judea Family.

Ways & Means Fundraiser

Gift Card Order Form

KRISTALLNACHT REMEMBRANCE DAY

Kristallnacht November 9, 1938 Kristallnacht is literally translated to 'Night of Crystal' and refers to the 'Night of Broken Glass'. The Night of Broken Glass was a wave of violent anti-Jewish attack that resulted in shattered glass from Jewishowned homes, synagogues, and businesses lining the streets of Germany. Close to 100 Jews were killed and some 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to Nazi concentration camps. Learn More: https://www.history.com/topics/holocaust/kri stallnacht

!‫לעולם לא עוד‬ Never Again!

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Beth Judea Trivia Night!!

Sisterhood Educational Event

Annual Hanukkah “7+1” Gift Drive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Please email your e-gift card to WinterProjects@jcfs.org and be sure to include the client code in the body of the email.

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

The deadline for the gift cards is November 19th, as Hanukkah is at the end of November. If you are not familiar with gift card purchases and need assistance, I will be able to help on Monday, November 10. Email me a time that works for you. Bows23@gmail.com With your help, children in need will see their wishes become reality this holiday season!

Chanukah Programs

Men’s Club & Sisterhood Vodka and Latkes

Social Action Program

Jewllennialz

Boomers

The Jewllennialz most recently put together what we called a "Kabbalah Cookout" on October 17, where thirteen of us got together in the Beth Judea parking lot, had some delicious barbecue and snacks prepared by our CBJ Caterer Karen, and learned about Kabbalah from our very own Cantor BatSarah. Spirited discussion and tasty desserts were had by all well past sundown! We had a great time at our first in-person Jewllennialz event and hope to organize more just like it in the near future. Thank you again to Cantor Bat-Sarah for her engaging presentation!

All Congregation Beth Judea members age 55 and over, are welcome to participate.

Email jewllennialz@gmail.com information.

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If you’re not already on the BOOMERS mailing list, please email your name and email address to:

boomerscbj@gmail.com. Stay healthy, Joan Rosemarin

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! Jewllennialz

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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.

Greenhouse Fundraiser

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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 or Evan Rumack at hesed.cbj@gmail.com. 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 for their commitment to helping others .

If you have any questions or wish to join us, please contact Marilyn Green-Rebnord (847-8217740) or Evan Rumack (847-253-4130).

Focus on Families

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

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ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact the synagogue.

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: Torah from Heaven Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in October We will be discussing AJ Heschel and his book, Heavenly Torah: As Refracted Through the Generations.

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

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

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

Let’s have fun while giving back to CBJ.

Thank you.

Thank you all for your support.

Ways and Means

Paula Carter Ways & Means VP

Who Knows About

Did you know that Congregation Beth Judea is part of the Amazon Smile Program? We are and last year, thank you to all of our congregants who shopped on Amazon Smile Program and designated Congregation Beth Judea as the recipient. We raised over $500. Any questions about Amazon Smile, please call the Beth Judea Office. The Word – November 2021

Shiva Baskets

WAYS & MEANS

Sunshine Fund

CBJ Business Directory Advertising Opportunity

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

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

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

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

SUPPORT BETH JUDEA WHILE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!!

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

Did you know that when you shop on Amazon you can support Congregation Beth Judea at the same time? It's very simple, Amazon smile will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible amazon purchases to Congregation Beth Judea. Here is the link: Click here to Shop The Word - November 2021

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

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

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

Religious Education Religious School News

Cantor Bat-Sarah Education Director

Religious School for Kindergarten through Kitah Heh (7th grade) On-site on Sundays Religious School for Kitah Aleph (3rd grade) through Kitah Heh (7th grade) On-line on Tuesdays

As I write this, the CDC has just recommended COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 years. When I let that fact sink in, I start to really think about the journey of the last 21 months. Our students, and the Jewish communities that support them, have been incredibly creative, flexible, and resilient. As I discussed last month, we all thrive on routines, our children most of all. It seems to me that our routines may be about to change again. It will be incredibly important to think through our next steps and to move slowly.

The heart of Judaism is our texts, our debates, and our actions. The curriculum here at Beth Judea includes not just the first five books of the Jewish Bible, it teaches the stories and the conflicts of the Prophets and of the Sages in the Talmud. As I watch our teachers teach these stories to exemplify such Jewish values as Gevurah, strength or heroism, I realize how much very these texts have helped us to thrive throughout the ages. I believe deeply that our curriculum is growing children who will be engaged Jewish adults because they have engaged in the same debates as our ancestors and because they have learned the skills of adult Jewish practice, whether it’s reading Torah or giving tzedakah. This school year will continue to require flexibility from our entire school community. We will be focusing on engaging our students and connecting our families. We are so grateful for your support!

ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please see your weekly emails.

Adult Education Series Ongoing Classes WEEKLY CLASSES:

SHABBAT SATURDAY CLASSES:

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

These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.

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

Talmud Study: Tractate Sukkah

Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.

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

Weekly Parsha Study Facilitated by Orin Rotman

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

Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist

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

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

Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in September

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

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

Alternative Shabbat Service Facilitated by Norm Kurtz

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Sisterhood Dear Congregants, We hope that this newsletter finds you and your families healthy and happy. Sisterhood has had a busy month, and we hope that you were able to find the time to participate in some of the events that were offered by our chapter, Central Great Lakes Region, and/or the Women’s League of Conservative Judaism. CGLR offered an entertaining program of Broadway Music and WLCJ presented a moving presentation by Judaic artist Gary Rosenthal. On October 13, our very own chapter hosted a Cabaret Potpourri by Jeff and Janis with musical selections from Broadway, Jewish, Yiddish, Israeli, and Italian folk music. Thank you to Lori Finn and her committee for working so hard to offer a lovely evening of entertainment and raffle prizes (and goody bags!) for our Membership Event. We are proud to report that all raffle donation money was donated to Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation in memory of Leslie Peck. It’s hard to believe that Hannukah is right around the corner! The first candle will be lit on November 28th. On Thursday, November 11, the Gift Shop managers will set up a “Channukah Shopping Day” from 2pm to 7pm. Hannukah items, as well as some gift items, will be on display for purchase in the foyer. Gift wrap will be provided, but wrapping services will not be offered. Ann Lerman and her team of “gift shop ladies” would love to assist you with your shopping needs (Hannukah or general Judaica). Please visit the gift shop during their regular hours Sundays from 9-12 or email Ann to schedule an appointment at giftshopcbj@gmail.com. Ann Lerman will also accept your calls at 847-373-8640 to schedule an appointment over the phone. Torah Fund is the name of the program that Conservative synagogues support to raise important funds for the Conservative Rabbinical schools. Please contact Andrea Heiger to purchase beautiful Tribute Cards to show your support of this worthwhile effort. Our next program is entitled “Building our Internal Storehouses: Scarcity, Abundance, and Gratefulness.” Education VP Sherry Weinberger has worked to create a program with Orot; Center for New Jewish Learning. Please join us on November 15 at 8:00pm for this enlightening program presented by Rebecca Minkus-Lieberman. Please watch for an upcoming flyer for information about our Sisterhood Hannukah program! We look forward to seeing many of you at our next board meeting on November 9 at 8:00pm. Please contact Darlene or Michele for Zoom information. Take care, Darlene Bikshorn and Michele Sussman

Sisterhood Co-presidents Darlene Bikshorn dbikshorn@gmail.com Michele Sussman Mesussman@gmail.com

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Sisterhood Book Club

Sisterhood Torah Fund Torah Fund Cards Women's League for Conservative Judaism just added three new card designs to our Torah Fund ecards platform. With eight options now available, our ecards are an ideal way to send greetings and support Torah Fund at the same time. All revenue benefits the B'Yachad themed campaign. CBJ Sisterhood will receive credit at the end of the year for purchases when the purchaser inputs Congregation Beth Judea in the information requested. The platform is easy to use. A purchaser can add a donation of any amount and send cards to multiple recipients in one transaction. The platform can be used by purchasers in different countries, and a universal receipt is provided for each transaction. https://torahfundecards.jtsa.edu/ Any questions, or if you are interested in paper cards, please call Andrea Heiger (847) 506-2168 or Beth Redfern (847) 878-8314 To make a donation to the Torah Fund click here

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Sisterhood

Sisterhood Gift Shop The Sisterhood of Beth Judea proudly shares about our renowned Judaica Shop! Our gift shop is slowly reopening and dates and times will be listed on the website and in your weekly emails. Please call to schedule a Tallit appointment. Note that MASKS ARE REQUIRED REGARDLESS of vaccination status. We are making individual appointments for you to shop for your Judaica needs. Please reach out to us, we have flexibility with times and days to meet your schedule. Contact Ann Lerman at (847) 373-8640 or email us at giftshopcbj@gmail.com.

Our Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of items and gifts with continually updated inventory. Come take a look at many of the following types of items: *Tallitot *Kippot *Women’s Head Coverings *Seder Plates *Hanukkah Menorahs *Shabbat Candlesticks *Kiddush Cups *Tzedakah Boxes *Wedding Gifts * Shofars *Bar & Bat Mitzvah Gifts *Mezuzah Cases and Kosher Scrolls *Yahrzeit Candles *Jewish Children’s Books *Wall Home Blessings *Hostess Gifts *Wedding Glasses *Decorative items……..and so much more! Come and browse our amazing collections of beautiful Judaic Jewelry – for both Men and Women! We have countless Hamsas, Chais, Stars and Hoshens. You will love our special designer pieces. Also, our nonJudaic jewelry can make a special gift as well.! You will find many price points to meet all budgets. Our extensive collection of Tallitot, for both men and women, is a specialty we are known for in the Chicagoland area! We always have approximately 100 of the Tallitot in stock…most of them made in Israel! If the choices are overwhelming – or you wish to simply allow a family member or friend choose on their own – a Gift Certificate may be the wise choice for you – any denomination – anytime. We make it easy for you too – as we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover! So stop by and visit us to see for yourself why all of the talk! Have the Judaica Shop be a go-to spot for all your Judaic needs – please come visit us soon!

Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)

20% OFF ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE Coupon must be present at time of purchase Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls. One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply -Expires December 31, 2021 COUPON

Men’s Club Greetings from the Men’s Club. I hope you are all doing well. Fall is definitely in the air as the leaves are now beginning to turn and fall off the trees. I hope you are enjoying the season. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away and Hanukkah is literally right behind it. This month, the Men’s Club has a few events scheduled so, hopefully, you will be able to take advantage of some of them. On Sunday October 10, the Men’s Club Executive Board officially welcomed Cantor Bat-Sarah and her husband Lev to CBJ. Special thanks go to Brandt, Jennifer, and Sia Rosen for hosting us at their house as well as preparing all the food. It was a wonderful evening, and we really got to know the Hazzan and Lev a little better. Welcome to the CBJ family and we look forward to the many years you will be with us. Our annual Hebrew Literacy class has begun with Jerry Sakol and Lou Rabin being our teachers. This year, we have three students who are taking the class: Alan Sabol, Eric Scott, and Wesley Morris. The class is held on Tuesday evenings from October 5, 2020 – January 4, 2022, with graduation on Friday evening January 7, 2022. Our annual Tap the Torah series began on October 20 with the topic “Finders Keepers: Reviewing what’s yours.” Yashar Koach to Orin Rotman and CBJ president Herb Finn on a wonderful presentation. There were 12 people who attended, and it was an interesting discussion about the ownership of one’s property and what happens when it is lost and someone finds it. The next Tap the Torah will be Wednesday, January 26. Speaking of Hanukkah, as we have in the past, the Men’s Club once again will be providing Hanukkah candles to the congregation. We packed and distributed the candles, routes, and supplies to our volunteers on October 31. Thanks to Brandt Rosen and David Granoff for organizing and putting the routes together. If you have not received your candles yet, they are probably on the way. If you live in an apartment, condominium, or gated community please contact Lisa, Brandt, or me and we can arrange to get you a box.

We are just one month away from our club retreat at the Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. If you haven’t signed up, please do, as this will be a great time. Our chairs, Brandt Rosen, Steve Limer, and Alan Friedlander along with their various committees have much planned for the time we will be together. Something that is in the preliminary stages but that I wanted to let everyone know is we are planning a joint club event with the Congregation Beth Shalom Men’s Club. We are still working on the details, and I will have more to say about this in the coming months. That’s it for now. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Brandt Rosen. As always, please stay safe and healthy. I wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving and a very Happy Hanukkah.

L’Shalom, Rob Lipka BJMC Co-President

“Moments in Legacy” 2021 4th biennial CBJ Men’s Club Retreat Saturday Night and Sunday December 11-12, 2021 $175 Double Occupancy Room | $235 Single Occupancy Room ($25 discount for first time attendees) Food & Drinks Included

If cost is an issue, please contact Rob Lipka at ralipka@aol.com

The Ridge Hotel, Lake Geneva Click here to Register

Camaraderie, Games, Poker, Lively Discussions, and Fun!

Pay by Paypal to cbjmensclub18@gmail.com (choose to pay to “family and friends”) or pay by Zelle to lneiman@bethjudea.org Questions: contact Brandt Rosen at bdr8586@yahoo.com

“TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME ALONG!” IMPORTANT NOTICE: IL and CDC Mandates and Gujidelines will be followed Proof of vaccination or negative COFID-19 test within 72 hours of event. Please contact Lisa Neiman if you need any accommodations.

INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council By Joanne Dicker and Helene Fox, Congregation Beth Judea Representatives

Working together, we can accomplish much. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133

Please join us for our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. This year, as last year, our Thanksgiving service will be held virtually on YouTube and Facebook on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Our theme this year is “Living Together with Gratitude.” The Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration is a special way to express unity and hope for the future with our neighbors in prayer, song, and celebration. Our speakers this year will be Rabbi Ilana Baden from Temple Chai, Father Dan Whiteside from St. Mary Parish, and Pastor Jim Andrews from Hope Lutheran Church. Rabbi Zimbalist provided the clergy reading from which he and Cantor Bat-Sarah will read along with other clergy members. As we did last year, various members of the congregations will share what they think living together with gratitude means to them. We will have a bell choir and music from past children’s choirs and current adult choirs. To join us, go to our website at www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org or check your congregation’s e-mails or website for the link a couple days before the Celebration. Please see the attached flier for more information. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, please join the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council on the day after Thanksgiving as we pack food at Feed My Starving Children in LIbertyville on November 26, 2021. This is a wonderful family and friend project to help teach gratitude and thanksgiving. You may sign up as a family unit or group. Join other church and synagogue members in the fight against hunger. Please see the attached flier for more information. Please remember those who are less fortunate. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council still helps support our local food pantries. Monetary donations are always welcome. If you prefer, please donate non-perishable food to our member food pantries located at Congregations Beth Am, St. Mary Parish and Kingswood Methodist Church - all located in Buffalo Grove - and St. Alphonsus in Prospect Heights. . Pantry Assistance Flyer The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council proudly serves this community. If you have any programming suggestions, please forward them to us or your IFC representatives. Joanne Dicker and Helene Fox

For more information on any of our programs, please contact us by e-mail or telephone: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com, 224-699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council PO Box 5301, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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VOLUNTEER AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council is requesting volunteers at packing sessions at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville. A wonderful family and friend project to help teach gratitude and thanksgiving. Join other church and synagogue members in the fight against hunger. We will work together on Friday, November 26th, the day after Thanksgiving. Session times are: 11:30 – 1:15 or 2:00 – 3:45 To sign up either: Go to fmsc.org and follow the instructions to register for a session Or, email Jeff Whitehead at mightybadger@aol.com and he will do it for you. Simply tell him which session you want to attend and the names of each person. FMSC is at 742 E. Park Ave., Libertyville. All are welcome (age 5+) No experience necessary. These sessions will fill quickly, so sign up now. 44

LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMANS’ BLOG

Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service

Howie and Suzanne Goodman were valued members at Beth Judea until they decided to . make aliyah in 2009. The Goodmans have agreed to provide us with a blog on their experiences as new olim in Israel. Though we continue to miss the Goodmans, we can all look forward to reading about their adventures in Israel through the blog. To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel click here to share their experience.

Planned Giving Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate? Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea. From Generation to Generation “Making a Difference in the Lives that Follow”

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

Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah,

For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org

Upon Divine Service and

EVERY SHABBAT MORNING

Upon the Practice of Charity

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The Helping Hand Plan

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

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

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

You Make A Difference We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved.

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below: Ellene Lammers Marilyn Green-Rebnord Evan Rumack Larry Wolheim

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Hesed Committee

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

We Would Like To Know WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records.

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

November 1

Jeffrey Brim

November 2

Jenita Fischoff

November 3

Jill LeVine Albert Stark

November 4

Steven Lammers

November 5

Herman Hefler Jerry Sakol Leo Zeltser

November 6

Jean Appel Gabriel Salimi

November 14

Cheryl Levsky Aaron Polonsky

November 15

Bonnie Neubauer

November 17

Marc Gottfried Morrie Lieberman

November 18

Barbara Robbins

November 20

Steve Hoyt Larry Weindruch

November 22

Michael Neimark

November 23

Steven Frost

November 24

Floyd Babbitt Gayle Cohen Steven Kolko David Stolman Betty Weintroub

November 7

Gordon Kasper Michael Klass Daniel Weinberger

November 8

Audrey Friedland Michael Mangurten

November 9

Anna Besser Rhonda Cohn Sidney Mathias Gary Schachter

November 25

Howard Tolsky

November 26

Helene Fox Thomas Lilien

November 10

Harold Cohen

November 28

Philip Nagel

November 11

Jake Arndt Susan Schuster

November 29

Susan Liebovitz

November 30

Leslie Abella Tom Rogers Michael Weil

November 13

Rebecca Feldman James Tehrani

NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.

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

November 2

Deborah & Gary Mills

November 3

Davida & Scott Finkle

November 4

Alyssa & Jim Duvel

November 6

Tatyana & Zakhar Pesin

November 7

Lori & Carey Bacalar

November 8

Andrea & David Warren

November 25 Howard & Sandra Citron Gloria & Harold Secler

November 9

Aryn & Jonathan Geiger Debra & Wesley Morris Carol Thor & Jay Yusko

November 26 Suzi & Bruce Darin Marlene & Stacy Sachs

November 19 Gayle & Harold Cohen Sari & William London November 21 Rachael & Michael Gluck November 22 Diane & Howard Ganden November 23 Judy & Robert Fisher

November 10 Carolina & David Adelman November 12 Heidi & Jerry Sakol

November 28 Heidi & Joel Robbins Rebecca & Marc Zeidman November 29 Susan & Fred Rabinowitz Sherie & Paul Zucker

November 13 Allyson & Andrew Marcus November 30 Susanne & Robert Pinzur November 16 Marla & Brian Drucker Jill & Harold LeVine November 18 Carol & Craig Levin Paula & Philip Spitz

We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration

NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.

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November Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS November 5

Shari Alarcon* Dorothy Bikshorn Bernice Boten* Fannie Cole* Alvin H. Friedman* Hyman Holman Edith Levine Davida Mayeroff Walter Rice Edythe Rosen* Sara Sherman* Judy Walcer*

Sam Belsky* Isadore Bikshorn Melvin Bransky Maynard Duboe Doris Harris Helga Kroll* Gloria Magence Dorothy Moss* Sam Rizman* Ruth Sabol Arnost Siegellak

Roberta Berks Philip Bordy Benjamin Carpet* Morrie Finkle Stella Hiller* Joel LeVine Sally Mangurten Murray Pollack* Marty Rockwell Helen Seff* Suzanne Stark

November 12 Norman Abrams* Jeanne Babbitt* Charles Brody Bernard Ellis* H.R. Ford Robert Grossman Joseph Kronowitz Sherri Leonard* Samuel Jay Mandel* Herbert Rosenblatt Bette Segal Shirley Stern

Sandra Adelman Sylvia Bordy Marilyn Cooper Blanche Elvove* Danielle Goldberg* Robert “Robby” Katz Lena Kronowitz Rose Lettvin Edward Mitchell Sam Schneider Ruth Shefsky* Irving Tolsky

Charlotte Ander Jean Brenghause* Sylvia Dammers* Sol Feinberg Sol Greenberg Anita Kreisman Muriel Landy Walter Levi* Hattie Levi Plaut Harold Schwartz* Sylvia Solomon* Larry Weinberger*

November 19 Florence Balfour* Martin Dubin Anna Fuhrman* Samuel Gold* Harry Isenberg Irving Kolko Morrie Mangurten Barbara Pressburger Marvin Rose* Louis Schnabel Sarah Singer* Elsa Spitz Chaim Zimbalist*

Lionel Brazen Bernard Epton Rhonda Gerchikov Sophie Harvis* George Johnson Enid Levsky Scot Patner* Sylvia Rabin* Marvin Rosenberg Sidney Schwartz* David Skerker* Louis Stein*

Norman Domash Donald Fischoff Lynn Clifford Golberg Martin Heller* Florence Kanter* Irwin Mandelblatt Rivka Polakow Enrique Ribot William Rubin* Phyllis Shatz* Frieda Skerker* Sydney Witlin*

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

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November Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS November 26 Rochelle Adelman Ann Bernstein* Bruce Clorfene Michael Feldman* Nancy Gordon Clara Kersky* Fern LeVine Esther Morgenstein* Sidney Prosansky* Sam Rubenstein* Jack Singer* Sidney Stark Florence Wasserman H. Jack Zussman*

Nathan Ander Pearl Brickman* Lenore Darin Nathan Finn* Charlotte Guttenberg* Bertha Kravitz* Harold Mayeroff Pearl Palmer Pearl Rizman* Nathan Schwartz Dr. Maurice Slivnick Sofia Sznaper* Bessie Weiner*

Esther Bergman* Celia Burg* Moshe Elbaum* Nathan Gladstein* Lee (Lena) Meyer Katz* Herman Leavitt* Doris Mazer Khaim Pesin Florence Robinson* Silvie Serbin* Lois Soble Rose Toch* Gilbert Wernick

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

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December Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS December 3

Bernice Altman Lawrence Elauser Asna Fagin* Max Halperin* Elynor Klein* Sara Lipson Dorothy Patt Benjamin Levi Plaut Ben Shugan Sylvia Wein Max Zakaman*

Ilene Becker* Louis Elisco Abraham Fuhrman* Arline Holman Jack Lato* Hyman Loeb* Emanuel Pearl Jacqueline Pollard Lila Treadwell Robert Weiss

Samuel Davidov Ruth Fagan* Louis Goldberg* Ellen Klein* Sydney C. Levine Mae Mandel Edward Platt Maurice Settler Gordon Wein Charles Wolf*

December 10 Robert Atlas Maxwell Clamage Harvey Gold Doris Kalina* Israel Levine* Stephanie Lustig* Lewis Pervosky Diane Rebnord Sylvia Rubin* Rose Schwartz* Toby Charlene Swichkow* Newton Truger* Mildred Wittlin* Tillie Yublosky*

Violet Barrier* Ruth Duboe Joseph Green Sol Kaufman* Marilyn Levit Bruce Minnick * Andrew Pieter Sheldon Robbins Theodore Sakol* Peter Stark Janet Thomas Louis Vicker* Leona Wolf* Samuel Zablen*

Carly Berns* Gertrude Gold Beverly Guttenberg Shirley Langer Helen Lindenbaum* Ann Pervosky Sylvia Polakow* Philip Rockwell Morris Schwartz Harriet Sumner* William Toch* Harry Weinstein* Abe Wolinsky*

December 17 Barbara Abrams Richard Brown Sam Chibnik Shirley Dubin Ida Glickman Lillian Goroff* Audrey Kirst Nathan Litshein Gertrude Trudy Paley Diana Ratskoff Ruth Rotman Ilse Sender* Faye Singer* Sylvia Travis*

Margaret Atlas Robert Allan Brown Samuel Chiet* Carol Feldman* Christina Marie Goldberg Samuel Kanter* Joe Koek Marvin Miller Maury Platt* Dr. Jack Rizman* Muriel Sachsel* Larry Silver* Alexander Smith Bernard Weisel*

Fannie Barasch Robert Buhai Samuel Dicker Martin Garson* Jeri Ann Goldman Patricia Kaplan Irwin Lipka Fannie Orloff Michelle Rappaport* Sherwin Rosenfeld* Yetta Sanders Samuel Silver* Rose Stephan Elizabeth Zeltser

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

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December Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS December 24 Irving H. Babbitt Irving Coady* Jane Friedland* Bernice Gross* Michael Jaffe* Sol Kravitz* Michael Linderman* Herman Morgenstein* Seymour Nagel Michael Schwartz Morris Sherman* June Walcer* Shirley Wolf*

Erwin Berenson Samuel Cooper* Marilyn Gould Sandee Grossman Linda Katz Shirley Kriegler* Arlen Litwin Betsy Mosak Louis Newman* Derek Sender Harvey Shiffman* Alfred Weiner

Daniel Brown Alfred Feiger Lorin Greenberg Hannah Hockfield* Joseph Kolner* Ann Linderman* Mina Magarici Fred Moskowitz Claire Rothnagel Bessie Shavitz* Celia Spivak* Morris Weiner*

December 31 Harriet Ament Walter Berkley* Herman Feldman* Sam Goldenberg Muriel Kasonov Norman Levsky* Louis Lifshitz* Louis Margolis Dorinne Palmer* Berel Sales* Robert Silverstone Evelyn Weisel*

Ralph Barnett Lillian Lenore Brown William Frankel* Paul Goldman Seymour Klein* Irving Levy* Barry Mandelblatt Philip Meltzer* David Resnick* Irene Sandler* Malka Terem

Lauri Bauer Sarah Deicher James Glickman Herbert Kahn Ruth Kurtz* June Lieberman Lorraine Margolis Harry Minnick* Joseph Rosenfeld* Milton Silverstein* Hilda Tominberg*

* 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: Susie Besser David Cohn Barbara Esserman Elizabeth Ladin-Gross Jacolin Martin Condolences Upon the Deaths: Albert Morton Bacalar Beloved Father of Carey Bacalar Larry Duvel Beloved Father of Jim Duvel Sherrie Lutter Beloved Sister of Cindy Lipka and Robert Lipka Congratulations Upon the Engagement: Pamela Weiner & Steve Malkin upon the engagement of their daughter, Jordyn Malkin to Ryan Graff Congratulations Upon the Birth: Steven & Leslie, z”l Peck upon the birth of their grandson, Liam Isaac Cohen

RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Zimbalist for his wonderful and meaningful baby naming ceremony for our beautiful granddaughter, Zoey Simone Finkle. Davida & Scott Finkle and Gayle & Rick Pervos

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RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)

IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Zimbalist for officiating at the wedding of Daniel Channon and Sarah Ford. Jan & Brian Channon Laurie & Neal Ford

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Kathryn Ferrari, in loving memory. Pam & Joel Polakow

Rabbi Zimbalist for the birthday wishes. Natalie & Brian Gurin Rabbi Zimbalist for his prayers at Matt’s and Carly’s Auf-Ruf. Hadrian & Randy Markowitz Rabbi Zimbalist for leading the service for my mother’s dedication. Susan Silverstone

Rabbi Zimbalist for taking the time to meet with us. Rhonda & Jeff Wener IN HONOR OF: Anna, Benjamin and Rachel Veronie upon their B’nei Mitzvah. Spencer Sigal SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES AND PRAYERS: Barbara Esserman, we wish you the best. Renee & Wes Brown IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Cindy & Rob Lipka. Dr. Jerome Agrest Barbara & Rick Kavitt

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Marilyn Cooper and Sol Greenberg, in loving memory. Judy & Steve Greenberg

Edith Goldenberg, in loving memory. Lanie & Milton Goldenberg Lewis Heiber, in loving memory. Suzanne & David Waitz Erwin Karlin, in loving memory. Nanci & Marty Karlin Mary Levine, in loving memory. Judy & Larry Weindruch Joan Miller, in loving memory. Suzanne & David Waitz

Rose Price, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We miss you every day! Liz & Gary Schachter and Family Marty Rockwell, beloved husband, dad and papa. Hard to believe it’s been a year! He is truly missed. The Posner Family Sally Tepper, beloved mother. Renee & Wes Brown Marilyn Wasserman, beloved sister. Lynn & Art Freedman Robert Zakaman, in loving memory. Hadrian & Randy Markowitz Armand Zucker, in loving memory. Sherie Zucker

TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND

GENERAL FUND (Cont.)

IN HONOR OF: Cantor Bat-Sarah. Welcome to the community! Natalie & Brian Gurin

IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea for being a wonderful partner with AJEC (Adult Jewish Education Co-op. Adult Jewish Education Co-op

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sally Mangurten, beloved mother and grandmother. Michael, Susan, Lauren & Steven Mangurten

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Hattie Levy Plaut, beloved grandmother. Susan Adleman

Congregation Beth Judea for the beautiful services. Marvin Rubenstein

CANTOR BAT-SARAH DISCRETIONARY FUND

RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Gerald Hauser, in loving memory. Ilene Hauser

CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Stella Hiller, in loving memory. The Lammers Family Jane Markowitz, in loving memory. Hadrian & Randy Markowitz Marty Rockwell, beloved husband, dad and papa. Hard to believe it’s been a year! He is truly missed. The Posner Family George Uhler, in loving memory. Roberta Uhler

IN HONOR OF: Steve Peck upon the birth of his grandson, Liam Isaac Cohen Rita & Sid Mathias SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES TO: Rick Kavitt Eileen & Jerry Robbin Bev & Mark Zissman IN MEMORY OF: Albert Bacalar, beloved father of Carey & Lori Bacalar. Rita & Sid Mathias Rhonda & Jeff Wener Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

PRAYER BOOK FUND (A Siddur was purchased and will be dedicated) UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Joseph and Lena Kronowitz, beloved mother, father-in-law and grandparents. Susan & Jill Kronowitz Muriel Landy, in loving memory. Barb & Jeffrey Julis Walter Rice, beloved father and grandfather. Susan & Jill Kronowitz SUNSHINE FUND

Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Cindy Lipka and Robert Lipka. Rita & Sid Mathias Beth & Ken Redfern Laura & Stan Zoller

IN APPRECIATION OF: CBJ for offering the congregants to help our community during difficult times. Rona Wolf

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Roberta Berks and Sylvia Solomon, in loving memory. Carla & Elliott Bankendorf

IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, loving sister of Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. Linda & Albert Stark

Norman Domash, in loving memory. Erica & Gary Krugel

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Enrique Ribot, beloved father and grandfather. Lisa & Manny Ribot

CAMP RAMAH FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Debbie Cortes, in loving memory. Natalie & Brian Gurin

TRIBUTES MEN’S CLUB FUND

KIDDUSH FUND

YOUTH FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. Jean & Ron Friedman Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Joan & Norm Kurtz Marcie & Alan Marcus Merle & Evan Rumack Nancy Sayer

IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea Trudy & Robert Balogh Debbie & Arnie Bender Jenita Fischoff & Alex Raab Helene Fox Ann & Mitch Lerman Marcie & Alan Marcus Pamela & Joel Polakow Lisa & Manny Ribot Merle & Evan Rumack Heidi & Jerry Sakol Albert & Linda Stark Phyllis Udany Marilyn & Sandy Victor Judy & Larry Weindruch

IN HONOR OF: Bonnie & Ira Sender upon the B’nei Mitzvah of their grandchildren, Anna, Ben and Rachel Veronie. Jean & Ron Friedman Marti & Morry Rizman Rhonda & Jeff Wener

SISTERHOOD FUND IN HONOR OF: Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their grandson, Bennett Milo Berman. Mimi & Rich Krieberg Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the marriage of Seth and Megan. Mimi & Rich Krieberg UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jean Zoller, beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Stan, Laura, Mike and Stacy Zoller

IN HONOR OF: Jean Friedman, our dear friend upon her 75th birthday. Chelo, Phyllis, Merle, Marilyn, Helene & Heidi IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. Rhonda & Jeff Wener

LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND

CONGREGATION SUPPORT FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Samuel Himmelfarb, beloved father. Betty Weintroub

SOCIAL ACTION FUND IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. Dr. & Mrs. Michael Greenberg UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Bernard Epton, love you forever dad. Teri Pulver

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Suzanne Stark, beloved niece and cousin. Albert & Linda Stark and Family

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TRIBUTES BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. The Duvel Family

JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Suzanne Fine, in loving memory. The Fine Family

ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ben Stelzer, beloved father. Sandy Stelzer

JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jean Davis and Judy Walcer, in loving memory. Chuck Walcer

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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 Morris Zimbalist Cantor/Education Director Elizabeth Bat-Sarah Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Hazzan Emeritus Roger J. Weisberg President Herb Finn Executive Director Lisa Neiman Youth Director Marc Sender Editor Evan Rumack

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

Worship Schedule

Candle Lighting Times

Conducted by Rabbi Morris Zimbalist

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

Shabbat Evening Services ..........................................6:30.p.m. November 5 ..……………..………………….. 5:22 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ........................................ 9:30 a.m. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m. November 12 ………………………….……... 4:14 p.m. Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.

November 19 ……………………………....... 4:19 p.m. November 26 ………………………..……….. 4:04 p.m.

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

The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is ‫ אֲ ֶשׁר‬,‫ֹלקינוּ ֶמלֶ ְך הָ עוֹלָ מ‬ ֵ ֱ‫בָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה ה' א‬ .‫וֹתיו וְצִ וָּנוּ ְלהַ ְד ִליק נֵר ֶשׁל ַשׁבָּ ת‬ ָ ְ‫ִק ְדּ ָשׁנוּ ְבּ ִמצ‬ Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.

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