תורה Amaze yourself at the
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October 28 – November 8 ISRAEL AND THE CHANGING MIDDLE EAST
Guest Speaker: Jonathan Adleman
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The kids are in school… Now its your turn! Classes begin October 8 See page 18
5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047 Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!! With gratitude we welcome the following individuals and their children who have recently become part of our Beth Judea family: Denny Anderson Susan Bender & Scott Pfeiffer David Brull & Stacy Tominberg David & Caitlin Cohen Matt & Bari Cohen Craig & Suzie Cohn Brian Cowan & Jennifer Cohen Noam & Lisa Davidoff Bob Fader Mark & Edye Friedman Dmitry & Nicole Fishkin Herbert Fisher Jared & Jimena Goldstine Elizabeth Gordon Jay & Jori Greenhill Linda Gurvis Daniel & Johanna Hyman Anatoliy & Roxana Kabalkin Jason & Debra Kaplan Daniel & Pamela Landau David & Jamie Levin Alfred Levinson Aleksey & Kim Neiman Natalie Pesin Zakhar & Tatyana Pesin Evan Peters Christopher & Jennifer Ryan Steven & Marla Sandler Kevin & Casey Spitz
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SAVE THE DATE: Friday, October 2nd, 2015 Shabbat Dinner and Service Honoring our New Member Families (reservations closed) ...but please join us for a special Shabbat Service followed by an extended Oneg. There will be no charge for the oneg, but we would appreciate an rsvp.. Even if you cannot attend the dinner please join us for services and the oneg. Consider becoming a sponsor or making a donation in honor of this exciting occasion.
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 am Sunday. Please remember tp turn your clocks back one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday, October 31st.
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Rabbi's Reflections Happy Renewed Year The Days of Awe lift our spirits, reminding us through familiar words of prayer, melody, and customs of what connects to one another. The fall holidays – from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur to Sukkot and Simhat Torah – overwhelm the senses with seasonal tastes, sounds and sights: Apples and honey, shofar, fasting, the sukkah, the four species and, finally, the rescrolling of the Torah to begin again at Bereshit. The New Year begins with the renewal of these rites, as we not only repeat them but also invest them with new meaning. As the year is renewed, so are we. Looking ahead to 5776, there are endless possibilities for personal growth and for communal transformation. The holidays, Shabbat, indeed every element of our ritual lives are opportunities to re-engage in an existing tradition and to infuse that tradition with our own experiences, points of view, and values. Judaism is not static but an evolving culture, one which adapts to the needs of the time while holding fast to eternal values. This year we have a fantastic opportunity to renew who we are on a movement-wide basis. The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) is hosting its national convention right here in Schaumberg November 13-17. The convention will draw Conservative Jews from all over the country, feature dozens of inspiring speakers, and host forums for intensive learning and discussion about the direction of our movement. Among the presenters will be Arnold Eisen, Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), as well as nationally known
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figures, rabbis like David Wolpe, Brad Artson, Ed Feinstein, cantors such as George Mordecai, JTS professors, and lay leaders from across the country, including (drum roll, please!) our own Norm Kurtz. I will be attending the convention, as will Hazzan Weisberg, our president Arnie Goldberg, and members of our Board of Directors. We will be learning how synagogues around the country are reinventing themselves to better serve their communities in the 21st century and sharing our own visions for where we should be going. A sampling of the sessions includes presentations on inclusion of those who cope with disabilities in our communal life, meaningfully engaging different types of Jewish families, and innovative approaches to financing synagogue life. You can find a full listing of presenters and the convention schedule online at ShapetheCenter.org. For all of us who have yearned for a chance to shape the direction of our movement and learn what the possibilities are for renewal right here at home, this is a golden opportunity. We want a strong presence at convention from Beth Judea, a congregational contingent that will make our voice heard and that will bring new ideas back to our membership. Check out the website, register for convention online, or contact me directly with any questions. I look forward to seeing you at convention as we renew our year, our congregation and ourselves. Rabbi Jeff Pivo
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CBJ ONLINE
CBJ ONLINE Congregation Beth Judea has recently 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 Welcome New Members Rabbi’s Reflections CBJ Online Calendar Holiday Information Notes from the Cantor Deluxe Trip to Spain 2016 President’s Message President’s Kol Nidre Appeal CBJ Mission Statement Israel Committee Events Beth Judea Events
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Page B’nai Mitzvah Bio 15 Religious Education 16 Youth/USCJ Convention 17 Adult Education 18 Sisterhood 22 Goodman’s Blog 23 Did You Know... 23 Men’s Club 24 Social Action 25 Birthdays & Anniversaries 30 Yahrzeits 32 Tributes 34 4
CALENDAR Special Events Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 28 Oct. 31 Nov.1 Nov. 6
New Member Shabbat & Dinner Sukkah Undernighter Spirits & Spirituality with the Rabbi’s Special Tot & Kids Shabbat and Shabbat Pasta Dinner Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema Deadline for College Student(s) Info Gan Shalom Veteran’s Day Shabbat
Israel Committee Oct. 29 Nov. 13 Nov. 18
AIPAC Speaker 2016 AIPAC Conference Discount Ends USCJ Scholar in Residence
Sisterhood October 1 October 21 October 29
Sisterhood Social Kick Off Medicare and Your Options Sisterhood Book Club
Adult Ed Oct. 8 Oct. 8 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 28 Nov. 4
Hebrew 102: Let’s Continue Conversational Hebrew Uplan Lunch & Learn God Talk Melton AJEC Fall Program Text and Context: Pirkei Avot Adult B’Nei Mitzvah Year 2 Begins AJEC Fall Program Ways to Cook and Bake with Oil
Social Action Oct. 11
Alzheimers Walk
Men’s Club Sundays Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 31 Nov. 8 Nov. 21 Nov. 21
Fitness Walk Lieberman Men’s Club Steak & Scotch in Sukkah Sukkah Take Down Lieberman Pack & Distribute Hanukkah Candles Men’s Club Lay Led Service / FJMC Sefer Haftorah Vodka & Latke Event
Holiday Events October 4 October 5 October 6
Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Simchat Torah Flag Parade Simchat Torah
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Youth Oct. 12 Nov. 1 Nov. 13 - 17
Parlor Meeting CJHS Open House USCJ Convention 2015
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Religious School Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 – 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 23 Oct. 25
Dalet Family Program Kindergarten Consecration Bet Clergy Shabbat Dinner Gimel-Dalet Kallah First Grade Family Program Aleph Clergy Shabbat Dinner Second Grade Family Program
Meetings Please check website BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers October 2, 2015 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of October will be recognized at our service on October 2nd. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
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Hoshanah Rabbah: Sunday, October 4, 2015 Morning Service – 9:00 am Erev Shemini Atzeret: Light Candles before 6:08 pm Maariv – 7:30 pm
Shemini Atzeret: October 5, 2015 Morning Service – 9:30 am Yizkor – 11:00 am Erev Simchat Torah Maariv – 7:00 pm Light Candles after 7:10 pm Procession with Flags – 7:15 pm
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Simchat Torah: October 6, 2015 Morning Service – 9:30 am
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Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz
Hazzan Roger Weisberg
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Lisa Neiman Executive Director
Anna Besser Education Director
Marc Sender Youth Director
Arnie Goldberg CBJ President
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Notes From The Cantor JOIN US ON A DELUXE TRIP TO SPAIN In early July, 2016, Rabbi Lifshitz and I hope to bring a group from Beth Judea to Spain as part of a mission being organized by the Cantors Assembly and the Conservative Movement. This unique trip will highlight the Sephardic experience, the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry which existed for a thousand years until the Inquisition in 1492. Rabbi Lifshitz and I have each visited Spain in recent years and are looking forward to sharing our own experiences and background with you, together with expert tour guides. We will have a chance to interact with the Jewish communities that are still there today to learn of their struggles as well as their successes. While some parts of Europe are experiencing an upsurge in anti-Semitism, the Spanish government has recently issued a strong statement condemning boycotts of Israel and opening the door to citizenship for Jews with Spanish roots. We need to show them our support and appreciation! If the trip is too expensive, we could make some modifications to better suit the needs of our members. Please do let one of us know if you have any interest and would like to discuss further! I can be reached at hazzanweisberg@bethjudea.org or through the synagogue office.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM – Jr. Yad Squad for Beginners & Advanced Special opportunity for accelerated incoming BET Students to learn how to read Torah with Hazzan Weisberg on Thursdays, 4:15 - 5:00 pm!! Students who enjoy learning Hebrew and music are invited to get a head start using the ancient musical phrases known as the Trope System. After getting to know the trope signs, students will have a chance to prepare small portions in the Torah for Gan Shabbat services in early 2016, for the Bet Class Shabbat and Alef/Bet Kallah that spring. There is a one-time $60 fee for texts/recordings. Returning Jr. Yad Squad members will be able to continue their Torah-reading studies and receive new assignments in the 5:05 - 5:45pm time slot on Thursdays. Please me at (847) 634-0777 or hazzanweisberg@bethjudea.org to sign up or for more info. The Word - October 2015
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President’s Message We Couldn’t Do It Without YOU! Over the past several weeks the response to most of my requests has been “wait until after the holidays.” Well, the High Holidays are over, and it’s time to return to business as usual.
ARNIE GOLDBERG CBJ PRESIDENT
I hope each of you found our communal prayer services inspiring and that they result in renewal and rededication in 5776.
I would like to collectively and individually thank the following: Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, Rabbi Lifshitz, and Ben Saypol for their spiritual guidance and enrichment of our High Holiday services Torah and Haftarah readers Shofar Blowers under the guidance of Orin Rotman Ushering Chairmen Bruce Entman and Stacy Sacks Youth Service Leaders Jodi Levit, Lisa Ribot, Tammy Scheibe, and Debbie Weiss coordinated by Anna Besser Beth Judea coordinators Bruce Darin and Bruce Entman BGHS coordinators Jeff Julis and Phyllis Udany Family services Leaders Norm Kurtz and Gregg Pollack Tot service Leader Brad Egel Service Leaders Howard Levy, Gregg Pollack, and Louis Rabin Teen Service Leaders Avi Limer, Paige Reinstein, and Mark Sender Choir under the direction of Marty Karlin A special thanks to Arnie Bender and Steve Limer who spent countless hours assigning High Holiday honors and to Bruce Darin, our Ritual Vice President, for the all he time spent assigning honors and coordinating our services so that they ran as smoothly as possible. And lastly, thank you to Lisa Neiman and her staff, whose contribution exceeds any list I could mention in one short article. I would also like to thank each and every congregant who attended our services. Your participation helps gives special meaning to our Communal Prayer. I have included the text of my Kol Nidre appeal in this month’s Word. It was a special honor to address the congregation. If you have not remitted your financial or spiritual pledge card, I would appreciate your consideration to returning your pledge card and making a contribution meaningful to you. I hope that 5776 is a year of health, happiness, and prosperity for all our Beth Judea family. Arnie Goldberg President Congregation Beth Judea
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President’s Message – Kol Nidre Appeal Good Evening, I would like to thank each of you for allowing me several moments on Erev Yom Kippur when everyone is deeply engaged in prayer to be inscribed in the Book of Life. It’s serious stuff; we ask G-d to show mercy and forgive us for our sins, to have compassion for us, and absolve us of our transgressions. Please indulge me for one moment as I share a short personal prayer. I rarely do this, but given the significance of my appeal and being that this is my first time, here is my prayer: G-d give strength to my voice so that it connects to each congregant, and please help me to remember and to properly pronounce all my words. When I was a young child, we regularly visited my grandparents for Shabbat dinner. I loved my grandmother. She exemplified all that was good, and she unconditionally loved all her grandchildren. My grandmother owned a set of wine glasses her family brought from Russia. These glasses were always displayed in the breakfront and only brought out on holidays to enrich and beautify our family celebrations. These glasses served as a clear reminder of my grandmother, of our Jewish heritage and customs that are so important in my daily life. The glasses are of little tangible value, but to me they clearly are of great sentimental value, as they recall memories of someone whom I dearly loved. I am certain each of you has a similar item; though of little tangible value, it is one of your most beloved possessions. I believe that being part of the Jewish community, supporting the State of Israel, and being a member of Congregation Beth Judea has the same intrinsic value as my grandmother’s glasses. Being a member of the Jewish community creates a sense of belonging, of shared common tradition and history. Knowing that wherever you are there will be a Jewish community with the same heritage, and regardless of their individual customs, they will always be warm and welcoming. When my family relocated from Philadelphia to Buffalo Grove, it was comforting to discover a welcoming Jewish community here at Beth Judea. Support for the State of Israel should be considered another valued ideal. After centuries of wandering and being exiled from so many places, the Jewish people now have a homeland that is ours and represents a place where any Jew can live and freely practice their Judaism. There has always been a communal gathering place for Jewish people. From the construction of the tabernacle through the destruction of both Temples, the synagogue has become the core of Jewish life. The Word - October 2015
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President’s Message – Kol Nidre Appeal Our facility is not only a building, but rather a place where we are all valued congregants. We pray, socialize, learn, celebrate, and mourn - not as individuals, but as a Kehilla. As a Jew, committed to the Jewish community, to the State of Israel, and our Congregation Beth Judea, I am concerned about the challenges we all face and what legacy we will pass on to future generations. My first concern is the number of non-affiliated Jews .The percentage of affiliated Jews is estimated to be less than 13%. Unlike previous generations, fewer families place the same value on membership in a shul. They are seeking opportunities to develop their Jewish identity outside the traditional synagogue. My second concern is the growth of anti-semitism throughout Europe, the US, and other counties. Attacks on Jews seems to now be an accepted practice in numerous places. Several groups are not willing to find a way to live together in peace, but rather have the common goal of destroying the State of Israel and all Jews. Beth Judea, “the Conservative Synagogue” in the North West suburbs, was founded in 1968 by a small group of families who saw the need for a Conservative place of worship in the newly developing suburbs of Buffalo Grove ,Arlington Heights, and Long Grove. As we approach our fiftieth anniversary, we continually face the challenge of sustainability. If we were to look forward fifty years, what would the “The Conservative Synagogue” in The Northwest suburbs look like? Would we still exist? What legacy will we be passing on to future generations? I recognize that many of you are aware that these issues are important but wonder "what can I, an individual contribute?" Why is it significant at this point in time? The answer is supplied as we remember the words of Hillel “if not now when!” My appeal tonight is four fold: the donation of monies to Jewish organizations and our Kol Nidre appeal, the establishment of a Congregation Beth Judea endowment, and the contribution of your time. Strengthening the Jewish community by supporting those Jewish organizations that assist Jews throughout the world is important. We at CBJ support the overall Jewish community, through our Social Action committee, by hosting events for Jewish organizations. Also, on numerous occasions we have invited the entire Jewish community to events that we believe will help establish a Jewish connection.
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President’s Message – Kol Nidre Appeal The State of Israel is in constant need of not only financial support, but also your advocacy. There are a wide variety of opportunities to donate to and to be informed about the State of Israel. Beth Judea’s Israel committee has been extremely active in supporting groups that let Israel's voice be heard. They have engaged speakers and educational movies to keep us informed. They were the catalyst behind the congregation’s most recent Israel trip in 2014 and are planning a family trip in December of 2016. My next appeal is for the Congregation; like my grandmothers glasses, being a member has many intangible values. First the synagogue is a constant reminder of past events. My children, like many of yours, attended Hebrew school and became B’nai Mitzvah here. We celebrated other simchas like marriages and baby namings. Tomorrow as a community, we will remember our loved ones and friends we lost. Your Kol Nidre gift helps sustain our Congregation on an annual basis. Recognizing that only 75% of our operating budget is derived from our dues and fees, we are in need of your financial support to supplement our operating budget. For those congregants who have given generously in prior years, we appreciate your contribution and hope you can increase your pledge this year. For those congregants who have chosen not to participate previously, we would appreciate if you would consider a gift that is meaningful to you. As little as $.50 per day would make a big difference in enabling Beth Judea to meet its financial challenges. Over the last year, our congregation has been engaged in a very special fund raising campaign, Me’ah. Our goal is to raise 3 million dollars, which will be used mostly to fund a permanent endowment. Led by our campaign committee and its co-chairs Mitch Lerman and Natalie Solomon, we have reached out on an individual basis to over 120 families and have raised roughly $1.2 million in cash and $500 thousand in planned gifts. This Me’ah endowment fund will help to create the legacy of our Conservative Congregation hopefully for the next fifty years. However, we cannot achieve our goal without the contributions of the entire Congregation. On behalf of the entire congregation,I would like to thank those who have already made a pledge to the Me’ah campaign, and to those who have not as of yet been approached, I request that you assist in creating our legacy by pledging tzedakah to Me’ah or the Sefar Haftarah project. Lastly, my appeal is for your time. Finding volunteers has been a difficult task, and we need help with projects to keep operating in the most efficient manner. I recognize that many of you have time constraints. You often you work long hours and are involved in many different activities. There are group of congregants who devote significant hours to support and maintain CBJ.
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President’s Message – Kol Nidre Appeal My appeal is that a larger group dedicate a few hours each month. If 50% of our congregants offered just 1 hour a month, that would equate to almost 300 volunteer hours a month. That small amount of time from each congregant would greatly assist CBJ achieve sustainability. We have included a new spiritual pledge card in your envelopes. The tabs equate to both hours you could contribute and your area of interest. I would appreciate if all of you would consider a gift of your time as well as your financial support. I would like to thank all of our staff and clergy for their hard work. Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, and Rabbi Lifshitz- your efforts make Beth Judea an inspiring religious home. Ben Saypol your voice continues to enrich our High Holiday services. To Lisa, Anna, Mark and their entire staff, thank you for all you do to make Beth Judea a very special place. To each of you on an individual basis, may the coming year, 5776, have special meaning to you and your loved ones May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for many years to come. G’mar Chatimah Tova Arnie Goldberg CBJ President
Congregation Beth Judea Mission Statement Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a warm and inviting home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our members. Consistent with the principals of the Conservative movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the United States of American and the State of Israel.
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ISRAEL COMMITTEE AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE March 20– 22, 2016
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
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SAVE THE DATE 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.
USCJ SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE Tuesday, November 18, 2015 at 8:00 pm Join us as we welcome to Beth Judea our USCJ Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Chaya Rowen Baker
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B’nai Mitzvah Bio Blake Adam Finkel will be called to the Torah on October 24, 2015. A 7th grader at Twin Groves Junior High School, Blake enjoys competing on the track and field team and playing the viola with the school orchestra. When not at school, you can usually find him on a soccer field playing with the Chicago Fire Juniors North travel team. Blake is a huge history buff and could tell you anything you want to know about World War II. He also enjoys watching movies and hanging out with his friends. Blake’s favorite time of the year is summer because he has grown up at JCC Camp Chi. His favorite activities at camp are waterskiing, horseback riding, and outdoor cooking. Since camp has played such an important role in his life, Blake and his friends will be doing several projects over his Bar Mitzvah weekend to help beautify the camp. Blake is also volunteering with Keshet and helping with their Buddy Bowling program as part of his Mitzvah Project.
Family and friends are very important to Blake. He is excited to share his special day with his parents Brad and Rachael, sister Shayna, grandparents Ruth Finkel and Roberta & Joe Star, great grandmother Sarah Deicher, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Blake would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser, and all of his Hebrew school teachers who have helped him through the years with his Jewish education. He would also like to thank his tutors Andrea Dickson and Chuck Kahalnik for all their hard work helping Blake prepare for this special day.
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Jonathan Samuel Fine will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 31st, 2015. Jonathan is a 7th grader at Jack London Middle School in Wheeling, where he was accepted as part of the "Sensations" choral group. He also enjoys baseball, tennis, acting (last spring he was one of the stars of his school play), and riding his bike.
For his Mitzvah project, Jonathan wanted to utilize his love of riding his bike and to make a big difference. This summer he challenged himself and rode his bike 86 miles over 2 days—raising $5,000 for Multiple Sclerosis. Jonathan is sharing this amazing day surrounded by what is most important to him: family and friends. His overjoyed parents, Melinda and Jeff, his adoring sister, Elizabeth, his grandmother, Jean Berenson, his grandfather, Cyron Fine, along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends who couldn't be more proud of him and the man he has become. Jonathan knows those who have passed on are looking down on him with a smile, including his grandfather Jerry Berenson, his grandma Sue Fine and his great grandmothers Sarah Berenson Singer, Edith Alderman, and Edith Chavin Goodman.
Jonathan would like to give special thanks to Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, Kim Abern, Sam Sussman, Anna Besser, and all his Hebrew school teachers who helped him prepare for this remarkable day.
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Religious Education THE HEART OF THE MATTER Jewish holidays have labels that describe the essence of the holidays. Pesach is known as “the time of our freedom;” Shavuot is known as “the time of giving the Torah;” Sukkot and Simchat Torah are known as “the time of our simcha (happiness).” What makes Simchat Torah the time of our happiness? Let’s take a look at what we’re celebrating: the Torah. It’s our favorite book— one we read and reread. It never gets shelved. The moment we finish it, we scroll to the beginning and start anew. Each time I read my favorite book, I read with a new perspective. Prior knowledge, age, and experiences change how I read the book. It’s the same words, but a new layer of understanding emerges. And that takes us to the heart of the matter- the last and first words of the Torah – Yisrael and Bereshit. Take the last letter of the last word - lamed - and the first letter of the first word bet; together they form the word lev, which means heart. For many, this shows that the Torah is the heart of the Jewish people. Children learn with their minds (mo’ach) AND hearts (lev). The Torah is the perfect thing to engage the whole child – something which will help the child grow in mind and heart, body and soul. Can children of any age really study Torah? ABSOLUTELY YES! Each year brings a year’s worth of personal experiences to a child’s encounter with the Torah. The more a child delves into the Torah, the more they feel a sense of ownership of the Torah. Our goal is to allow the Torah to capture the minds and hearts of our children. The celebration of Simchat Torah is the perfect jumping point to teaching our children about the Jewish people’s FAVORITE BOOK. And when your children ask, “Did that really happen?” (and they will ask!) it is always safe to say, “Well, I wasn’t there, but that’s what the Torah says. What do you think?” Pave the way to Torah for children, and they will go eagerly. And with that, we look forward to seeing all of you at our Simchat Torah celebrations on Oct. 5th! Kindergarten Consecration Please join us for our annual Congregation Beth Judea Kindergarten Consecration on Erev Simchat Torah, Monday, October 5th at 7 pm when we welcome our kindergarten students to a lifetime of Jewish Learning! Danielle Becker Jaden Breslaw Zachary Friedman Bryce Goldstine
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Dylan Marder Matthew Romanoff Mason Schrage Eli Sigal
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CALENDAR UPDATES/ SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER:
October Event
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Dalet Family Program
Parents join in at 10:30 am
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Gimel-Dalet Kallah
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First Grade Family Program Aleph Clergy Shabbat Dinner Second Grade Family Program
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Heh Field Trip
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Sisterhood Hanukkah Bazaar No Gimel Shabbat / No Religious School (Thanksgiving Break)
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Students will be able to attend AFTER classes Monday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Nov. 29
6:30 – 8:30 pm
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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 October 2015
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 Oct. 8- Dec. 10, 2015; no class on Nov. 26; Jan. 14 – March 17, 2016
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 (fee includes textbook) Thursday evenings; 6:30 – 7:30 pm Oct. 8- Dec. 10, 2015; no class on Nov. 26; Jan. 14 – March 17, 2016
Ways to Cook, Bake and Enhance with Oil Taught by Sarit Elran This year we'll commemorate the miracle by bringing light to our palates with delicious olive oil based cookies, cakes, and breads. We'll discover the wonderful ways olive oil can complement and enliven things. Wednesday evenings; 6:00—7:30 pm Nov. 4 & Nov. 11 Series Cost: Member $36; Non-members $45
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ADULT EDUCATION 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: Oct.12 – Dec. 14, 2015; no classes 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 Beginning Oct. 29, 2015 (will not meet on monthly Board Meeting nights)
God Talk: Developing a Personal Theology Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Join us as we delve into a variety of Jewish perspectives on God, revelation and the intersection of spirituality, law and actions. Using Rabbi Neil Gillman’s book Sacred Fragments, this course will provide students with the tools to construct or deepen a modern Jewish theology. Tuesday evenings; 8:00—9:00 pm Oct. 13 – Nov. 17, 2015
Spirits & Spirituality: Rebranding the Conservative Movement Congregation Beth Judea and Congregation Beth Shalom joint program Rabbi Pivo and Rabbi Melman
“Rebranding: What does the future hold for the Conservative Movement?” Join us for a drink, lively discussion and developing new friendships! Spend time connecting or re-connecting with YOUR Judaism. October 15, 2015 7:30 pm Class is free; Pay for your own drink; Ages 21 and over please Pinstripes (1150 Willow Road, Northbrook)
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ADULT EDUCATION WEEKLY CLASSES: These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted. 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) Beginning Oct. 8, 2015 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) Beginning Oct. 13, 2015 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 of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again. Wednesday evenings at 8 pm Beginning Oct. 14, 2015 Caffeine for the Soul: Morning Torah Study Taught by Rabbi Pivo Linger after morning minyan for a light breakfast and a bit of Torah, as we spend a few minutes discussing the weekly parshah with Rabbi Pivo. Thursday mornings after minyan (8:10 – 8:30 am) Beginning Oct. 15, 2015 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 am
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ADULT EDUCATION MELTON
AJEC 2015 Fall Programs
Taught by BJE Melton Staff
Israel - Yesterday and Today
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. Modern Living: Maintaining Balance Tuesday evenings; 7:00 - 8:00 pm Oct. 13, 20, 27, & Nov. 3, 2015 Congregation Beth Am 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
Amaze yourself at the
th Anniversary
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 1:00-3:00 pm Jerusalem — Center of Three Religions Through this fast-moving narrative and unique power point presentation, you will come to understand the centrality of Jerusalem in the world’s three great religionsJudaism, Christianity, and Islam. Presented by Fran Alpert Wednesday, October 28, 2015 1:00-3:00 pm Integrating Contemporary Israel into Our Everyday Lives Through an interactive experience of Israeli music, arts, culture, film, and technology, we will: • Learn about the country's rich and diverse culture, innovative spirit, and wide-ranging contributions to the world • Discover the important role Israel currently plays in our own lives • Find new ways of interacting with Israel on an ongoing basis
Presented by Aliza Goodman
Both programs are at Temple Chai 1670 Checker Road - Long Grove, IL To pre-register download, fill out and mail in the form below.
October 28 – November 8
Questions: Please contact Ann Lerman-847-373-8640 Walk-ins welcome. Cash or Check $15 each session Download Flyer
Interpretive Minyan in the Library Service Leader: Norm Kurtz You are invited to join the Interpretive Minyan in the Library the first and third Shabbat of every month. 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.
http://www.israelfilmchi.org
We meet in the synagogue library on the second floor from 10:30 until 11:45. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
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SISTERHOOD Summer is coming to a close, our young kids are headed back to school, and our older ones are headed off to college, perhaps for the very first time. This is also when Sisterhood's wonderful College Care Card project gets underway. Each year at this time, the CBJ office puts a notice in The Word requesting the name and address of all our undergraduate college students. In the past, 30-35 parents responded with the necessary information. Sisterhood, headed by College Care Card chairperson Linda Lippman, compiles the list of names, and right after the Thanksgiving Break, the mailing goes to each listed student, containing a gift card, and warm wishes from Sisterhood, as well as a humorous and personal letter from Rabbi Pivo. The CBJ undergrad students look forward each year to this special mailing and the connection from home that Sisterhood brings them. If your student (undergraduates only, please) would like to receive this anticipated and always appreciated mailing, please email his/her name and complete college address to Lisa Neiman (lneiman@bethjudea.org). Sisterhood thanks you in advance for your support of our very worthwhile project focusing on our Beth Judea college students.
SISTERHOOD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Come Join Us As We Discuss
OPEN TO ALL BETH JUDEA SYNAGOGUE MEMBERS
THE MATHEMATICIAN’S SHIVA by
MEDICARE AND YOUR OPTIONS October 21, 2015 7:00 pm
Stuart Rojstaczer
Book Discussion will be on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 7:00 pm At Brenda Levin’s
This event is opent to Sisterhood and CBJ Members
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LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMAN’S BLOG
Did You Know...
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.
Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.
To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel .click here to share their experience.
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 October 31, 2015
MC, VISA. and Discover accepted
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Men’s Club
The 20th annual Men's Club Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing featured great golf and lots of fun for all who played in this scramble event. The team of Stu Rizman, Russ Brody and Norm and Jon Hilner shot a sizzling 7 under par on the front nine, before settling for an 8 under 64 to win the gross part of the tournament. The Peoria Handicap winners were the team of Larry Feldman, Allen Harris, and Jeff Kostis. Thank you to all our sponsors and golfers. (See the September WORD for a list of sponsors.)
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Men’s Club The mission of the Men’s Club is to involve Jewish men in Jewish lives. Our club serves Congregation Beth Judea by meeting the diverse educational, religious, and social needs of Jewish families in the modern Jewish world. Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club is a vital arm of our synagogue community. Two thousand years ago Hillel said, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? Yet if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club needs your participation to help strengthen our Jewish community by involving Jewish men in Jewish life. Please join us by sending your completed membership application and check for the amount of dues to Men’s Club at Congregation Beth Judea or by joining on line. The annual building of the Sukkah under the direction of crew chief Sandy Victor took place Sunday, September 20. Final completion and decoration took place after Yom Kippur. Thank you to all who worked to construct and complete the Congregation Beth Judea Sukkah. Men’s Club's most popular event, Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah, is scheduled for Sunday evening October 4. The steaks are delicious, the scotch is smooth, and the programming is excellent. There may still be some space available at this late date. Please contact either Allen Harris or David Granoff if you have not yet made reservations and wish to attend. One of the most important things Men’s Club participates in is volunteering at the Lieberman Center in Skokie every fourth Shabbat morning. We assist the residents to and from services and as needed during the Shabbat service. We continue to receive extremely positive feedback from the folks at the Lieberman Center. Beth Judea’s Men’s Club is scheduled to assist the residents twice during the month of October. We will be volunteering on Saturday, October 3 and again on Saturday, October 31. We ask that you arrive there by 9:30 AM. Please contact either Ron Friedman or Jerry Sakol if you wish to participate in this worthy endeavor or if you have any questions. By definition, a sukkah is a temporary dwelling. Men’s Club members will be taking down the Sukkah on Sunday, October 11 at 10 AM. We need your help! Next month will also be a busy month for Men’s Club. We will be packing Hanukkah candles and distributing the candles to most of the homes of the members of Congregation Beth Judea on November 8. The contributions we receive from these candles help us support youth activities, including purchasing of siddurim for the Aleph class and providing support to synagogue youth groups. Please help us pack and distribute these candles. Remember to send your donations to Men’s Club so that we can continue to support these youth activities and spark light in Jewish life for our young people. The FJMC’s Sefer Haftorah has travelled around the country. It has been used in synagogues from the West Coast to the East Coast, from Florida to California. It will be at Congregation Beth Judea for Shabbat services on November 21. Men’s Club members will lead a lay lead service. The Haftorah will be chanted from the FJMC Sefer Haftorah, which should be memorable. It will allow us a taste of what it will be like when Beth Judea receives its very own Sefer Haftorah. In the evening of November 21 Men’s Club along with Sisterhood plan a Vodka and Latke event. More details will be available soon.
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Eric Yegelwel
Men’s Club THANK YOU FOR HELPING BUILD THE SUKKAH: Larry Appel Molly Appel Ron Friedman Jared Goldstine Richard Goldwasser Maynard Hirsch Chuck Kamen Matt Kudlowitz Norm Kurtz Amelia Landau Aubrey Landau Daniel Landau Pamela Landau Avi Limer Fred Rabinowitz Evan Rumack Richard Russell Carlos Venegas Sandy Victor
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 October 3rd and October 31st.
Tzedakah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to: Keshet Chai Lifeline Shalva
We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT FITNESS WALKING PROGRAM Join Us Through October at 10:00 am following Minyan
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.
Get the details
MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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SOCIAL ACTION
HEALING HEARTS
Healing Hearts October 4 - 3:30 pm (Sunday) Bingo at Friend Center
Northwest Suburban Jewish Grief Support
October 11- Walk to End Alzheimers – click here for flyer
Lake County 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease Sunday, October 11, 2015 INDEPENDENCE GROVE 16400 West Buckley Road; Libertyville, IL 60048 Registration – 8:30 am Opening Ceremony – 9:30 am Walk Begins – 10:00 am
SAVE THE DATE Veteran's Day Shabbat - November 6, 2015 If you or any of your family members, friends or neighbors are a veteran or are actively serving in the service, we are in the process of planning a very special Shabbat in their honor. More info to follow. For further information on any of the above, please contact Scott Eisner at scott.eisner1@gmail.com .
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and Upon the Practice of Charity
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Loss of Parent or Sibling Support Group A six-week group for those who have had a loss in the past 18 months The death of a parent or sibling can leave one feeling lost and ungrounded. Topics will include:
Understanding the grief process and its effects on you Individuality of grieving Adjusting to life without your loved one Thinking about special occasions and holidays Family and social relationships Date: Tuesdays, October 20 – November 24, 2015 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM Place: Congregation Beth Judea Route 83 & Hilltop Road; Long Grove, IL Fee: Contact Rosalie Greenberger (see below) Contact: Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, at JCFS Phone: 224-625-2819 Email: Rosaliegreenberger@jcfs.org Healing Hearts is a partnership of Congregation Beth Judea, Congregation Beth Am, Temple Chai, Chicago Jewish Funerals, Goldman Funeral Group, and Shalom Memorial Funeral Home.
One-stop, toll-free access for help. Call 855-ASKJCFS (855- 275-5237), email ask@jcfs.org or visit jcfs.org. JHNC is administered by Jewish Child & Family Services in collaboration with CJE SeniorLife, the Chicago Board of Rabbis & Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation. JCFS is a partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.
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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
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.
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and
Upon the Practice of Charity
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.
PLANNED GIVING Look here next month for planned giving details.
HESED COMMITTEE
COLLEGE STUDENT ADDRESSES Hello to all Beth Judea members. It is time again to start collecting addresses of your college students. Addresses need to be submitted yearly so we can keep current nformation. Please e-mail the addresses to Lisa Neiman by clicking on the link below by October 31, 2015. Thank you and we look forward to sending greetings and a gift to your college student(s). Thank you, CBJ Sisterhood Click here to e-mail your children's addresses
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 - October 2015
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BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: October 1
Sergio Escalante Larry Isaacson Jeffrey Karp Todd Pollard Judy Rabin
October 15
Michael Levy
October 16
Deborah Moskowitz Phyllis Udany David Warren
October 3
Pamela Sender Harold LeVine Bryan Mosak
October 17
Stacy Sachs Brian Schwartz Marc Spivak
October 4
Rick Drazner Davida Finkle Jeffrey Greenberg Melinda Grossman Sandra Nissenberg
October 18
Judy Goldstein Nanci Karlin
October 19
Judy Fisher Jean Friedman Paul Saharack Vicki White
Ira Finn Eileen Spiegel Marlyn Spivak
October 20
Michael Kaplan Rachel Ragland Pamela Weiner
Melissa Drazner Melinda Fine Randy Kramer Jeffrey Spitz
October 21
Steven Appelbaum Erica Veronie
October 22
Carol Levin
October 23
Joni Altman Michael Besser Rita Spitz
October 24
Rosalind Eisner Dana Lerner Margaret Lichtenstein Sanford Ramras
October 25
Arlen Shub
October 26
Michael Friedland Wendy Sabbath Steven Spitz Eric Yegelwel
October 27
Allen Groner Richard Russell
October 28
Renee Blustein Steven Levit Cindy Lipka Michael Miller Carol Rubin
October 29
Karen Baich Fred Fingerhut
October 30
Joseph Koek William Uhler
October 31
Jill Aranyi Jennifer Brown
October 5
October 6
October 7
Devida Braverman Mark Dubin Fay Lemberg
October 8
Melissa Allen Jayme Ernsteen Dana Goldstein David Schuster
October 9
Robert Block Sue-Ellen Duboe Arthur Mills Paula Spitz Philip Spitz
October 10
Steven Berkowitz Nicole Fishkin Todd Waldrop
October 11
Neil Borkan Daniel Landau Peggy Weiner
October 12
Patti Davis Alyssa Duvel Eric Katzman Kimberley Levy Ted Mellow Mary Wernick
October 13
Sheryl Cutler Pamela Polakow Ina Ramras
October 14
Julie Marder Robin Riebman Neal Siegellak
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: October 2
Jeffrey & Pamela Brown
October 16
Richard & Jan Adelman
October 3
Ben & Michelle Siegel
October 17
Myron & Bonnie Glickman Michael & Leslie Neimark
October 4
Arthur & Mari Cohen Glenn & Penny Pinkus
October 18
David & Tammy Brody
October 5
Michael & Ellen Kaplan
October 19
Daniel & Johanna Hyman
October 6
David & Jamie Levin
October 20
October 9
Keith & Susan Mann
Jordan & Harriet Krugel Steven & Ellene Lammers Jeffrey & Linda Spitz Gary & Nancy Watts
October 10
Noah & Jennifer Ban Brad & Rachael Finkel Jeff & Marcy Kostis Arthur & Anita Nemoy
October 24
Jason & Debra Kaplan
October 26
Andrew & Sandra Nissenberg Eric Yegelwel & Gail Gerber
Jerrold & Cynthia Lazar Michael & Jill Rosenbaum
October 27
Kurt & Helene Fliegel David & Amy Hafft
Jeffrey & Deborah Karp Marlon & Laura Suskin
October 29
Lawrence & Rebecca Feldman Steven & Kimberly Shapiro Kevin & Casey Spitz
October 12
October 13
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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October Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS October 2
Isaac Appel Harold Falcon * Rose Goldberg * William Meyers * Richard Nathan * Howard Riebman Carolyn Wolff
Symon Bows * Charles Feldman Solly Gordon * Hyman Molotsky Philip Nemser * Meriel Schneider Anna Wortell *
Irving Brown Yale Gerol * Yetta Levy * Rochelle Mosoff Millard Oscherwitz * Frances Spiegel *
Carol Caplan Philip Gluskin * Esther Mendelsohn Shalom Nahum * Eva Pander Ida Sulak
October 9
Joseph Abraham Herman Barrier * Donna Bryant * Gene Garlin Allen Guttenberg Eugenia Green Holmes Sidney London Arman Schaffer
Sidney Ament Seymour Berkovitz Alice Chiprin * Thelma Geiger Lewis Heiber Norman Isaacson Richard Paley Lillian Seres
Albert Atlas Jack Brill Barney Cole * Doris Gerchikov Michael Hoffman Dora Kahn * Sidney Ratskoff Sylvan Smith
Esther Attenberg Reba Broodno * Marcella Entman Theodore Gottlieb * Marilyn Holman * Diane Kovich * Philip Rich Babette Strauss
October 16
Kalman Albun * Harry Borkan * Herbert Forman William Long Helen Nevin Mollie Resnick *
Kcio Aminova Gloria Chappe Sonia Karchmar * Dayton Lubesnick Seymour Paisin * Jack Rosenbloom *
Edna Arker * Irene Cohen Irving Katz Rose Luciano * Irv Pearlman * Alice Rothenberg *
Alvin Berger * Earl Elisco Abram Lieberman * Ruth Moses * Daniel Ramras Arthur Silverberg
October 23
Milton Behn Brenda Chait * Steve Gold * Jane Markowitz * Burton Perlman Rose Rubin Leonard Shapiro * Harry Stern * Stuart Wolf *
Alex Berk * Clara Chappe Leonard Gordon Roland Medansky Lawrence Portnoy Beverly Rudolph Estelle Shelly Rayna Wasserman Freda Wolinsky *
Sol Boten Jean Davis * Gloria Greenbert Joan Miller * Harold Rosenbloom * Jack Schiffman * Harry Stein * Reva White
Barnett Brody * Samuel Feldstein Minnie Mae Hammer Kay Nixon * Herman Rothenberg * Herman Schwarz Mollie Stein * Lester Witkov *
October 30
Gladys Bayer Kathryn Ferrari * Edith Kowalsky * Ilamae Miner Brian Robbins Frances Spiegel Robert Zakaman
Max Bender Ida Fischer * Larry Kowalsky * David Neubauer * Eva Rosenberg Goldie Stein * Milton Zeff
Bernard Cohen Florette Gaines Bernard Lerner * Gertie Nidetz * David Robert Rumack * Ben Stelzer
Arthur Dunn Jack Karchmar * Bernard Miner Joe Dean Ritter * Frank Singer Dorothy Swetin Eichner
* 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 6
Lester Abelson* Ira Bulmash Reuben Dannen* Alexander Gluzman Harry Hershinow* Morris Klein* Michael Marks* Samuel Sher George Uhler
November 13
Shari Alarcon* Philip Bordy Ernest Cohen Alvin H. Friedman* Hyman Holman Dorothy Moss* Sam Rizman* Helen Seff* Judy Walcer*
November 20
Norman Abrams* Melvin Dolgin Fredrick Fleiss Robert Grossman Joseph Kronowitz Rose Lettvin Herbert Rosenblatt Bette Segal Larry Weinberger*
November 27
Florence Balfour* Bernard Epton Lynn Clifford Golberg Jack Hoffman Ida Levin Morrie Mangurten Rivka Polakow Marvin Rosenberg Phyllis Shatz Elsa Spitz
Dorothy Bakst* Robert Buzil* Warren Elisco Charlotte Goldberg * Edythe Johnson Stephen Klein* David Nechamkin* Jeanne Silverstone Minnie Weinberg*
Jerome Berenson Morris Chappe David Fine* Temmie Goldstein* Ruth Feinberg Kamensky Yetta Schuster Levy Iris L. Pollack* Abe Sobol* Jean Zoller*
Jean Bloom* Yvette Cutler Roberta Gerol* Toby Gottlieb Victor Kessler* Gloria Magence Susan Schiffman* Sally Tepper*
Sam Belsky* Bernice Boten Fannie Cole* Lillian Goldwasser Joel LeVine Diane Nathan Edythe Rosen* Sara Sherman* Rebecca Weitzman
Roberta Berks Melvin Bransky Maynard Duboe Doris Harris Sally Mangurten Murray Pollack* Ruth Sabol Harry Shkolnik
Isadore Bikshorn Benjamin Carpet* Morrie Finkle Stella Hiller* Davida Mayeroff Walter Rice Hyman Schechter Suzanne Stark
Sylvia Bordy Bernard Ellis* H.R. Ford Judith Hafley Lena Kronowitz Walter Levi* Sol Rubin Sylvia Solomon* Annetta Zelson
Jean Brenghause* Blanche Elvove* Mildred Freid Ethel Kaplan Muriel Landy Samuel Jay Mandel* Sam Schneider Shirley Stern
Sylvia Dammers* Sol Feinberg Danielle Goldberg* Anita Kreisman Sherri Lynn Leonard* Larry Morgan Harold Schwartz* Irving Tolsky
Lionel Brazen Don Fischoff Samuel Gold* Harry Isenberg Enid Levsky Donald Maslov Sylvia Rabin Anna Schechter Sarah Singer* Louis Stein*
Hyman Drory Anna Fuhrman* Sophie Harvis* Florence Kanter* Ellyn Lockwood Pearl Palmer Enrique Ribot Louis Schnabel David Skerker* Sydney Witlin*
Martin Dubin Rhonda Gerchikov Martin Heller* Mildred Leonard Irwin Mandelblatt Scot Patner* Marvin Rose* Sidney Schwartz* Frieda Skerker*
* 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: Ruth Green Cindy Lipka Ronald Shaffer Marni Weimer Kristy Yashinsky
CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF: Bernard Gerber Stepfather of Beth Silver Arnold Hecht Father of Mitch Hecht Leonard (Lenny) Heller Father of Jodi Schechter
Inez Medor Mother of Fern Dembo
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Engagements: Kimberley & Jerry Levy on the engagement of their daughter Courtney to Zachary Kulig. Karri & Howard Spiegel on the engagement of their daughter Sara Lynn to Rob Ernest Bohar.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Births: Debbi & Alan Green on the birth of their granddaughter Jordan Zoe Green. Tina & Larry Isaacson on the birth of their granddaughter Sophia Lily Tepper. Cheryl and Leonard Levine on the birth of their grandson Liam Milo Levine. Gayle & Rick Pervos on the birth of their grandson Zachary Jacob Bregman.
Rachel & Rob Ragland on the birth of their grandson Jacob Brandon Berzenski. Sherie & Paul Zucker on the birth of their grandson Armand Locke Zucker.
RABBI PIVO DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo for his kind words, visit and support during this difficult time upon the death of our beloved husband and father, David Gordon. Lauren, Ethan & Gabe Gordon Rabbi Pivo for all of his support and kind words during our difficult time upon the death of my dear mother, Marcella Bulmash. Ellen & Michael Kaplan Rabbi Pivo for all of his support and help during our difficult time upon the death of our beloved stepfather, Bernard Gerber. Beth Silver & Ted Mellow IN MEMORY OF: Bernard Gerber, stepfather of Beth Silver. Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ruth Mason, beloved wife, mother & grandmother. Susan & David Schuster
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Louis A. Bloom Davita & Ronald Bloom Cindy Cohn Suzie & Craig Cohn Eleanor Shapiro Suzie & Craig Cohn Morris Shapiro Suzie & Craig Cohn
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND
PRAYER BOOK FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Weisberg for his kind words, beautiful chanting, visit and support during this difficult time upon the death of our beloved husband and father, David Gordon. Lauren, Ethan & Gabe Gordon
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jake Klein, beloved memory. Fran, Scott, Ryan & Stephanie Eisner
Cantor Weisberg for all of his support and kind words during our difficult time upon the death of my dear mother, Marcella Bulmash. Ellen & Michael Kaplan Cantor Weisberg for all of his support and help during our difficult time upon the death of our beloved stepfather, Bernard Gerber. Beth Silver & Ted Mellow IN HONOR OF: Janice & Craig Minnick, upon the birth of their granddaughter, Rori Madison Minnick. Barbara & Michael Levenstein IN MEMORY OF: Bonnie Citron, beloved daughter, wife & mother. Florence & Paul Rosenthal UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Cindy Cohn Eleanor Shapiro Morris Shapiro Suzie & Craig Cohn Ruth Mason, beloved wife, mother & grandmother. Susan & David Schuster
GENERAL FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea for permitting us to join your services as visitors on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. We found the service to be quite beautiful and spiritual, a tribute to Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger Weisberg. Joyce & Elliott Landon IN HONOR OF: Joan & Norm Kurtz, upon the birth of their granddaughter, Moira June Kurtz. Carla & Elliott Bankendorf Kitty & Bruce Hoffman IN MEMORY OF: Bernard Gerber, beloved stepfather of Beth Silver & Ted Mellow. Carla & Elliott Bankendorf Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Elinor Sugar UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Fred Green Lois Green
EDUCATION FUND
IN HONOR OF: The birth of June Mayer Bishaf. Alice & Phillip Bishaf Joan & Norm Kurtz, upon the birth of their granddaughter, Moira June Kurtz. Ellen & Jeff Gluskin Karen Rosenthal IN MEMORY OF: Natalie Meltzer, beloved mother of Jill and Harold LeVine. With our deepest condolences to the LeVine family. Marlene & Stacy Sachs UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jack Brill, beloved father and grandfather. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
SISTERHOOD FUND
IN HONOR OF: Debbi & Alan Green, upon the birth of their granddaughter, Jordan Zoe Green. Linda & Ira Lippman IN MEMORY OF: Bernard Gerber, beloved stepfather of Beth Silver. Laura & Stan Zoller Kay Jaffe, beloved mother of Jean Friedman. Laura & Stan Zoller
Katrien Koekkoek Philip Koekkoek Joseph Koek Mindy Zolno Susan & Mark Zolno
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TRIBUTES KIDDUSH FUND
IN HONOR OF: Fran & Scott Eisner’s wedding anniversary. Fran & Scott Eisner
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jeffrey Caplan, my beloved brother. Ron Caplan
JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND
IN HONOR OF: Joan & Norm Kurtz, upon the birth of their granddaughter, Moira June Kurtz. Melinda & Jeffrey Fine
MICHAEL PEARL MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Janet Klass, our beloved mother. Debra & Joel Brodsky
IN MEMORY OF: Leonard Heller, beloved father of Jodi and Jeff Schechter Melinda, Jeff, Jonathan and Elizabeth Fine
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF: Kim & Andrew Bauman and family upon the B’nai Mitzvah of Haley & Jacob. Cindy Lipka IN MEMORY OF: Bonnie Citron, beloved daughter, wife and mother. Gilda Weinert
STEVE GOLD MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Bernie Gerber, beloved husband of Millie Gerber, stepfather of Beth Silver. Our condolences to the family. We are going to miss Bernie. Leah & Sam Chiprin
LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Philip Nemser, a loving and wonderful father and poppy. Linda & Albert Stark, Barry, Barb, Allison & Shaina Stark, Jeffrey, Jill, Zach, Justin & Ben Stark
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UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Janet Klass, our beloved mother. Debra & Joel Brodsky
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org Website: http://www.BethJudea.org Rabbi 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. October 2 ....................Sukkot....................... 6:13 p.m. October 4 ....Shemini Atzeret.........before... 6:08 p.m. October 9 .....Simchat Torah..........after...... 7:10 p.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m. Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
October 16 ................................................... 5:50 p.m. October 23 ................................................... 5:39 p.m. October 30 ................................................... 5:29 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.