לשנה טובה MAY YOU BE INSCRIBED AND SEALED IN THE BOOK OF LIFE
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Rabbi’s Reflections JEWISH DEBATE I don’t recall another year when the fall holidays lined up quite so neatly with the month of October. This year, over the course of October’s 31 days, we will experience the joy and solemnity of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the festivities associated with Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret, and the delight of Simhat Torah as we begin the annual cycle of Torah reading. There are also five Shabbatot in October, so in all, 12 of these 31 days will be spent in prayer, reflection, song, study, and rest. Soon after this month of religious holidays we will also engage in the ultimate act of civic responsibility: we will cast votes for presidential, Senate, and House candidates. I will be speaking on the themes of leadership and civility, from a Jewish point of view, on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, and wanted to share some of what I will say here, by way of preview and for the benefit of any who may not be with us that day. There are a number of well-known rabbinic anecdotes about the care and respect with which we are to treat people with whom we disagree. A favorite of mine comes from the Talmud, which records the story of two of the greatest sages of their generation, Rabbi Yohanan and his brotherin-law Reish Lakish. As it happens, Reish Lakish had a sordid past: as a younger man he had entertained the masses in the Roman circuses as a gladiator, killing animals for entertainment. In time he abandoned that life for one centered on Torah study, becoming a great sage and the primary philosophical opponent of Rabbi Yohanan. The two of them argued fiercely over many matters of Jewish law and, on one occasion during an argument over the kashrut of a certain knife, Rabbi Yohanan slighted his brother-in-law, in essence yielding to him by referring to his past career, saying ‘Well, you would know about these things.’ Reish Lakish died of shame, and Rabbi Yohanan spiraled into depression over his feelings of
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guilt. When the other sages sent a colleague to comfort him, saying ‘I have a hundred proofs for every one of your utterances,’ Rabbi Yohanan cried out for his brother-in-law, ‘Where is Reish Lakish?’ which is to say, where is the trusted friend who will tell me when I am wrong? Too often we seek comfort in the opinions of those who agree with us, and avoid, or even disparage, those who disagree. We are often so convinced of our own rightness that we cannot admit the possibility that we are wrong or that we are not seeing the whole picture. And as we see too often in public debate, those who disagree often sink into personal attacks, character assassination, and rumor-mongering in order to undermine their opponents. Rabbinic culture, which is to say Jewish culture, prizes disagreement. We insist that the path toward truth can be found only by listening to opposing views, taking their concerns into account, and letting the best argument win the day. As the tale of Rabbi Yohanan and Reish Lakish illustrates, innuendo about intellectual opponents is not only inappropriate, it is shameful. We rely on those who disagree with us to poke holes in our assumptions, to sharpen our own point of view and, when appropriate, to convince us of something that we hadn’t considered before. As Jews, we insist on civility and respect for opposing views because we affirm the humanity and the dignity of those who hold them. We don’t have to agree on everything, but we must all agree to hold others in the same respect that we expect from them. Every human being is created in the image of God. As we begin a new Jewish year, and look ahead to a civil election, we must rededicate ourselves to hold our candidates, and ourselves, to a standard of respect that reflects the best of our tradition.
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Lisa Neiman Executive Director
Anna Besser Education Director
Arnie Goldberg CBJ President
Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Hazzan Roger Weisberg
Marc Sender Youth Director
Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz
In This Issue Rabbi’s Reflections Calendar Welcome New Members Dinner & Concert Planned Giving / Me’ah Sefer Haftarah Dedication Video President’s Message CBJ Mission Statement High Holiday Information Israel Committee Program USCJ Scholar-in-Residence B’Nai Mitzvah Bios Alternative Shabbat Service New Membership Programs The Goodman’s Blog BJE Early Childhood SHALVA
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Parents of Undergrads Sisterhood Gift Shop Religious Education Adult Education Sisterhood Men’s Club CBJ Community News Interfaith Council The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes
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CALENDAR Special Event Hazzan Weisberg’s 30th Anniversary
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Sisterhood Oct. 26 Nov. 13
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AIPAC Program (Temple Chai) Scholar-In-Residence
Adult Ed Underway Oct. 6 Oct. 26 Nov. 1
Torah Reading Hebrew: Ulpan 2 Melton Class at Beth Judea Hebrew Literacy 1 Begins
Religious School Oct. 24 Oct. 24
Simchat Torah Celebration Kindergarten Consecration
High Holiday Events October 3 October 9 October 11 October 12 October 23 October 24 October 30
Project Isaiah Begins Help Men’s Club Build Sukkah Project Isaiah Ends Community Yizkor Men’s Club Steak & Scotch in Sukkah Simchat Torah Celebration Help Men’s Club Take Down Sukkah
Sisterhood Program: Meet the Author Sisterhood Holocaust Museum Trip
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Youth IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
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Be Sure To Check Out Our New Section “Beth Judea Community News Page 26 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers October 7, 2016 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of October will be recognized at our service on October 7th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
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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: Phil & Rebecca Andreoli David & Melissa Bakst David & Nelli Ban David & Stacey Becker Todd & Jessica Block Michael & Stefanie Bregman Jason & Jamie Breslaw Barbara Cohen Risa Cohen Solomon Fridland Mark & Edye Friedman Leonard Gluck Sandy Goldenberg Jeff & Jen Goldstein Todd Horowitz & Nicole Overbey Carisa Jacob s Craig & Carli Jaffe Daniel & Mindy Jordan Jason & Laura Kahn Jason & Deena Karno Brian & Susan Katz Cindy Levin Jeff & Jen Lewison Marc & Sheri Lewison Stew & Kim Mann Ron & Lauren Miller Monty & Lindsay Mittleman Roenen & Sharee Patt Scott & Natalie Reinglass Dan & Halley Romanoff Brandt & Jennifer Rosen Scott Rosen & Ann Lesley Alan & Brittany Rosenbloom Steve Rosenbloom Joe & Elise Kleinman Savid & Rebecca Sanders Mischa & Rebecca Schlichting Michael & Heidi Schrage Matt & Elana Schuman Jack Siegellak Michael & Cindi Sigal Ken & Shelley Stolman Todd & Michelle Wasielewski
Shabbat Dinner and Service Honoring our New Member Families Friday, November 4, 2016 Dinner: 6:00 pm Shabbat Services: 7:30 pm
Join us for a very special Shabbat Dinner honoring the newest members of the Beth Judea family, followed by Shabbat Services. An extended Oneg will follow Shabbat Services. There will be no charge for the oneg, but please rsvp how many will be attending. 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. --------------------------------------------------------RSVP FORM Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Dinner: ___ Adult: $18/pp ___ Age 6-12: $10/pp ___ Under 5: $5/pp ___Family: $54 (see below) ___ Vegetarian Option (up to 2 adults & 3 kids) Number Attending Dinner ____ Dinner Total $ _______ Number Attending Oneg ____ RSVP Req. I/We would like to sponsor this Special Oneg at $ 36.00__ I/We Would like to donate to the Special Oneg $ _______ Make Check Payable to Beth Judea TOTAL $ _____
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Planned Giving / Me’ah
Sefer Haftarah Dedication
Planned Giving Overseeing Me’ah Campaign.
Sefer Haftarah Dedication Video Sunday, September 18, 2016
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The Me’ah committee, co-chaired by Paul Saharack and Steve Limer, is continuing its work towards securing the future of Congregation Beth Judea. The committee members are: Arnie Bender Darlene Bikshorn Arnie Goldberg
Brian Gurin Manny Ribot Bonnie Sender
The campaign started over 3 years ago with initial co-chairs Mitch Lerman and Natalie Solomon getting us off to an awesome start. The Me'ah campaign has contacted approximately 460 families and has received both cash and planned gifts totaling $2,093,660 from 109 families.
We are working to help secure the future of Congregation Beth Judea for the next 50 years. Please consider keeping the shul in your estate and insurance plans. The congregation appreciates your support. If you have any questions or would like to find out about additional ways to support the campaign, please contact meah@bethjudea.org. For additional information on planned giving please contact Arnie Bender at Beth.judea.planned.giving@gmail.com Gary Ernsteen, Committee.
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Congregation Beth Judea commissioned a new sacred scroll, as the next phase of our Me’ah Campaign. This sacred scroll contains all the haftarot read throughout the year and we will be welcomed it into our community on September 18th. This scroll adds a meaningful and unique aspect to our services and also enables families to establish a connection with a particular haftarah. This scroll will uniquely allow the inscription of donor names for each haftarah, honoring B’nai Mitzvah, special anniversaries, birthdays or memorials. The cost of each haftarah sponsorship is $6000, or $100 a month for 60 months. Me’ah Campaign Gift Opportunities $6000 Sponsorship of a Haftarah $3600 Haftarah Sustainer $1800 Haftarah Supporter $540 Haftarah Guardian $100 single verse in the scroll $18 single word in the scroll If you would like to participate in contributing to the Me’ah Campaign please contact our Me’ah chairs Steve Limer or Paul Saharack at meah@bethjudea.org.
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President’s Message I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. As a Cubs fan, I loved every minute, and my expectations are over the top- hoping that we will not be saying “wait till next year.” Over the past year, we have spent part of our time together on the High Holidays introducing new programs,
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updating congregants on facility improvements, and advising every one of the current climate at CBJ. As we make these announcements and have advertisements in the building, I will be advocating for your personal involvement in assisting the Board of Directors in making the difficult decisions that will help sustain our Congregation for the next fifty years. We have serious work to accomplish that will shape our Congregation for many years to come. This has been, and will continue to be, a year in which we are all tested politically, spiritually, and personally. I hope you can use the High Holidays to reflect on how to interact with the complicated world around us. The Executive Committee and the Board of Directors have already been hard at work over the past several months addressing some of the challenges we will be facing over the next several months. I encourage everyone to get involved in assisting with these decisions by joining a CBJ committee. Please contact me to get more involved or if you have any questions
Our programming year always begins with our Shabbat under the Stars evening. As always it was a wonderful night. Great food, great singing, and, most importantly, an opportunity to spend time with our Beth Judea families. There are several inspirational, quality programs planned for the upcoming months.
The highlight of our programming calendar will be a Cantorial Concert and dinner on December 3rd featuring Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi to honor Hazzan Weisberg and mark his 30th anniversary at CBJ. Please save the date, as this will be an emotional, entertaining evening and one you do not want to miss. I want to thank our clergy, staff, our Executive Committee, our Board of Directors, all those who volunteer their time and money, and all the members of our congregation. Collectively we make Congregation Beth Judea a very special Jewish place. Wishing you and a sweet and healthy New Year, and may you and your families be inscribed for a happy, healthful, and peaceful New Year.
Shana Tova, Arnie Goldberg President CBJ
Congregation Beth Judea Mission Statement Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a warm and inviting home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our members. Consistent with the principals of the Conservative movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the United States of American and the State of Israel. The Word - October 2016
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HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION AND FLYERS 5777 High Holiday Guide
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Project Isaiah (Please take a bag to fill with food after services)
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Project Isaiah (Return bags filled with food for The Ark)
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Men's Club Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah
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Help Men's Club Take Down Sukkah
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Help the Men’s Club With the Sukkah
Project Isaiah The Men’s Club Is Sponsoring Project Isaiah Take a bag as you leave services on Rosh Hashanah and return it filled with food on Kol Nidre, October 11, 2016.
Oct. 9 Help build the Sukkah Oct. 23 Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah Oct. 30 Help take down the Sukkah
Help Start The New Year Right, Give To Those Less Fortunate All food will be donated to the Ark PROJECT ISAIAH gives life to the Jewish traditions of tzadakah (charity) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).
Rabbi Pivo & Hazzan Weisberg’s guided tour around an unrolled Torah scroll puts adults & kids in the center of the action. All Members of CBJ will be honored with various Hakafot! (Apple Treats following the festivities) Simchat Torah Celebration
Consecration
Israel Committee
Scholar-In-Residence Articulating a Zionist Ideology in the Shadow of BDS and Anti-Semitism/Zionism
Featuring LITAL ROSENBERG AIPAC Midwest Synagogue Initiative Director & MARC ASHED AIPAC Midwest Deputy Political Director
Sunday, October 9, 2016 9:30 A.M. – Community Program at Temple Chai 1670 Checker Road Long Grove, Illinois _______________________ Come see why AIPAC is so important for us
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USCJ Scholar in Residence: Rabbi David Ebstein Wednesday, November 9, 2016 8:00 pm Rabbi David Ebstein grew up in Highland Park, where he and his family were members of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. David spent summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin and is a true product of the Conservative Movement. David received his BA from Washington University in 1979 and was ordained as a rabbi by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1988. After 7 years of serving as a Rabbi in Virginia, David and his family fulfilled a lifelong dream of making aliyah. David spent 10 years working in Jewish education and 2 years at the Yad Vashem International School for Holocaust Studies where he developed an expertise in Holocaust Education. In addition, for the last 16 years, David has served as the long distance Rabbi of Congregation Bet Shalom in Tucson, Arizona. David lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Rena Magun and their 4 children, Maytal, Eran, Noa, and Matan.
B’nei Mitzvah Bios Ethan Davidson Zeidman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
Zachary Benjamin Zeidman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
Ethan is a seventh grader at Aptakisic Junior High.
Zachary is an eighth grader at Aptakisic Junior High School.
Ethan loves any “real” sport with a ball. He plays soccer for the Lincolnshire Lightning and Aptakisic Junior High School. He also enjoys playing in both the Aptakisic Junior High School band and Jazz Band. He has also spent his summers at Ramah Day Camp. This year, as part of a new program the 7th and 8th graders, Ethan and brother Zachary had the opportunity to develop their leadership skills by helping to run various activities for the younger groups. In addition, they raised money and made capes to donate to Capes for Kids, an organization that provides capes to children in hospitals and shelters to raise their spirits, because capes are just plain awesome and kids love them. As proof, ask Ethan about his socks. Ethan, being a dog lover, was instrumental in finding and rescuing the family dog Molly five years ago. Ethan is looking forward to sharing this special day with his parents, Marc and Rebecca, and his brothers Jared, Michael, and especially Zachary. Grandparents Davita and Ron Bloom, Phillip and Elaine Zeidman. Larry Rosenthal, Sandy and Gene Glass, and Jodi Ream will also be celebrating with Ethan, as will many special aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends from coast to coast. Ethan and his family would like to thank Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg for all their support in helping him prepare for this special day and his many Hebrew School teachers who have contributed to his Jewish education. A special thanks goes to his fantastic tutor, Natalie Gurin for her support in helping him prepare for this important milestone.
He is a very intuitive and creative young man. He enjoys strategy based games like the card game Magic, and the Sid Meier's Civilization series on the computer. This year, as part of a new program the 7th and 8th graders at Camp Ramah, Zachery and brother Ethan had the opportunity to develop their leadership skills by helping to run various activities for the younger groups. In addition, they raised money and made capes to donate to Capes for Kids, an organization that provides capes to children in hospitals and shelters to raise their spirits, because capes are just plain awesome and kids love them. Zachary is looking forward to sharing this special day with his parents, Marc and Rebecca, and his brothers Jared, Michael, and especially Ethan. Grandparents Davita and Ron Bloom, Phillip and Elaine Zeidman,. Larry Rosenthal, Sandy and Gene Glass, and Jodi Ream will also be celebrating with Zachary, as will many special aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends from coast to coast. Zachary and his family would like to thank Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg for all their support in helping him prepare for this special day and his many Hebrew School teachers who have contributed to his Jewish education. A special thanks goes to his fantastic tutor, Natalie Gurin, for her patience, guidance, and support in helping him o prepare for this important milestone.
A Hearty Mazel Tov to all our October B’nei Mitzvah
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B’nei Mitzvah Bios Rebecca Audrey Sturt will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Rebecca is an 8th grader at The Einstein Academy in Elgin. She plays softball on the Libertyville Wildcats 14u travel team and enjoys horseback riding, singing, dancing, music, video games, Rubik’s cubes, hanging out with her friends, movies, cooking with her mom, shopping, and of course, all animals. Over the years, Rebecca has volunteered and participated in numerous fundraisers and activities for animals as well as a variety of charities and other causes that she is passionate about. For her Mitzvah Project, Rebecca is collecting donations and finding other ways of raising funds to help sponsor a student’s tuition to attend The Einstein Academy. She feels that everyone should have the opportunity to receive the kind of high quality, individualized education that she is getting. Rebecca is looking forward to sharing her special day with all of her family and friends. She is excited to share this celebration with her parents, Michael and Cheryl, her little brother, Brian, her grandmother, Edith Rubenfaer, and her Zaydie, Norman Sturt. Her greatgrandparents, Benny and Sarah Rubenfaer, and her Bubbe, Francine Sturt will be tremendously missed; they will all be with us in spirit. Rebecca is fortunate to bring together aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as other family and friends who will be traveling from Florida, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, and Wisconsin. Rebecca and her family would like to thank Hazzan Weisberg, Rabbi Pivo, and all of her teachers throughout the years for all of their assistance, education, guidance, and support in reaching this momentous occasion.
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Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service 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. Our growing interpretive minyan (prayer group) is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. We are innovative, creative and different from the traditional service. We are friendly and welcoming to all. Being nonjudgmental and accessible, we are interested in creating a meaningful spiritual community where joyful prayer and spirited Torah discussion is experienced, accompanied by camaraderie and friendship. Join us for prayer/discussion/ learning and stay after services for Kiddush/lunch with the entire Congregation. We meet in the former youth lounge on the lower level of the Synagogue (which is accessible to the physically challenged) from 10:30 am until 11:45 am. Bring a friend with you. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat Shalom, Norm Kurtz Service Leader
For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org
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New Membership Programs Beth Judea Announces Exciting New Membership Programs: 1. Referral Program . 2. Gift of Membership 3. STEPS to Membership We're very excited to announce new membership programs for our community! We're making it easy and rewarding for you to help spread the word about our synagogue community to your family, friends and Jewish families that might have moved into the neighborhood! Click Here for Full Details
LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMAN’S BLOG Howie and Suzanne Goodman were valued members at Beth Judea until they decided to make aliyah in 2009. The Goodmans have agreed to provide us with a blog on their experiences as new olim in Israel. Though we continue to miss the Goodmans, we can all look forward to reading about their adventures in Israel through the blog. To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel click here to share their experience.
Planned Giving Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate? Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea. ARNIE BENDER CBJ VP of PLANNED GIVING
From Generation to Generation “Making a Difference in the Lives that Follow”
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BJE Early Childhood Centers Registration for 2016-2017 Is under way!!
Classes at the Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center at Beth Judea are well under way.
We kicked off the school year with a Family Rosh Hashanah event featuring games, crafts, apple and honey tasting, and hearing Rabbi Pivo blow the shofar. Since the Fall holidays, individual classes have learned about their Jewish home, life cycle events, and nature explorations. Come and see what we’re all about! Registration for our 2016-2017 school year is under way. Schedule a visit to one of our classes: New Steps (parent/caregiver and toddler), More Steps (2 year olds), Kadima (3 year olds), and Pre-K, and learn about our amazing curriculum. Call us at 847-6340363 to begin your child’s preschool journey.
Cell Phone Drop-Off Box In Synagogue Office! Help domestic abuse victims by donating your old cell phones. Each phone raises money for domestic abuse crisiscounseling services in the Jewish community! SHALVA offers free counseling to Jewish women who are or were in an intimate partner relationship. If you or someone you know needs our help, call 773-583-4673.
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DO YOU HAVE AN UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENT?
DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1st Sisterhood has a long tradition of keeping in touch with our CBJ undergraduate college students around Hanukkah/exam time to let them know that the Beth Judea Sisterhood is thinking of them and wishing them well. If you would like your undergraduate daughter or son to receive this special, and always appreciated , communication and gift, please email their complete college address to Lisa Neiman in the office at: lneiman@bethjudea.org before November 1st. Please Note: Even if you submitted your student(s) information last year, you still need to submit the information for this year.
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. MC, VISA. and Discover accepted
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Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
20% OFF ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE Coupon must be present at time of purchase Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls, consignment items. Nambe Discount Limited to 10% / No Discount on Michael Aram One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply -Expires December 31, 2016 COUPON
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Religious Education High Holidays through the Five Senses It’s the time of year when we reflect inward. We take stock of the past year and look forward to the next year. Being able to experience the High Holidays through our senses provides opportunities for reflection and introspection. Shehechiyanu: Appreciating the New On the second night of Rosh Hashanah, we taste, smell and touch a new fruit – ideally one we’ve never encountered, or at least one we have not yet had this season. This lesser known tradition invites us to give blessing to that which is new, and appreciate meaningful opportunities and challenges in our lives and the lives of those we care for. Honey: Adding Sweetness to Our Lives Israel is known for delicious apples and its biblical promise of being a land of milk and honey. It is not surprising that we start the Jewish year with the promise of sweetness as we dip apples into honey. By doing so, we embody the Rosh Hashanah greeting of Shanah Tovah u'Metukah – sharing with one another a blessing for a sweet New Year. This is yet another example of how sensory immersion invites opportunity for personal and communal reflection. Courtesy of www.theicenter.org TASTE: Cook, bake, and prepare. Even our youngest children can help bake by adding ingredients for honey cake or knead hallah dough and shape it in a round. While we enjoy our usual taste of apples and honey, try a new fruit this year…how about a pomegranate, dragon fruit, star fruit, or pawpaw? SIGHT: Light Yom Tov candles with your children. The flickering beauty of candles on the table is exciting to little eyes. SMELL: It is said that our olfactory sense is the key to our longest-held memories. Aromas of chicken soup and brisket roasting in the oven evoke the warm anticipation of family gathering for a holiday meal. TOUCH: Touch is not just about the feel of objects but also about the feeling created by snuggling together for a great book. Touch can communicate our love for our children beyond words. SOUND: Hear the sound of the Shofar. Its calls resonate for each of us differently each time we hear them. Sing Rosh Hashanah songs, Tapuchim U’Dvash, Shanah Tova, and many more. Music and singing is comforting. The songs touch our souls not just by their words and melodies, but by the people with whom we sing. Those memories remain in our hearts forever. Wishing you good health, happiness, peace and prosperity. Today and all through the year! L’shanah Tovah!
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Religious Education CBJ SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER
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No Beyahad Classes
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Second Grade Family Program
Parents join in at 10:30 am
Heh Field Trip
9 am – 12 pm
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No Gimel Shabbat / No Religious School
(Rosh Hashanah)
(Thanksgiving Break)
No Beyahad Classes
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(Columbus Day) 11
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Religious School Classes Resume
Monday, Nov. 21 – Sunday, Nov. 27
6:30 – 8:30 pm 4:15 – 6:15 pm (Aleph – Dalet)
6:15 – 8:00pm (Heh)
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No Beyahad Classes (Sukkot)
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December 2016
Religious School 4:15 – 6:15 pm (Aleph – Dalet) Classes in session 6:15 – 8:00pm Aleph Clergy Shabbat Dinner
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No Beyahad Classes No Religious School Dalet Family Program
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4:15 – 6:15 pm Saturday. Dec. 17 – Sunday, Jan. 1
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Mondays, Dec. 19, 26 & Monday, Jan. 2
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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 – November 2016 Hebrew Literacy 1 Sponsored by Men’s Club
Tuesday Evenings 8:00 – 9:00 pm
November 1, 2016 – January 24, 2017 COST: $30 fee for course materials Graduation – Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat (January 27, 2017) Instructors: Jerry Sakol & Eric Yegelwel Want a proven successful opportunity to learn how to read Hebrew in a friendly environment? Then join this class. Hebrew Literacy I is designed to teach those with no previous (or forgotten) knowledge of Hebrew how to read. The 12-week course focuses on learning to read the words used in the Friday Night service.
Tap the Torah: "What's Eating You vs. What are you Eating" Taught by Orin Rotman
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Lunch & Learn: Jewish Food Ethics Taught by Rabbi Pivo Bring lunch and an appetite for discussion as we examine what it means to create a Jewish food ethic. Together we will learn about modern eco-kashrut, mindful eating, and how Kashrut can fit into our lifestyles. Monday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Dates: Nov. 7 – Dec. 12, 2016 LOCATION: Sunset Foods 2nd Floor Conference Room (corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic) COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $18 for series OR $5 per session Bring Your Own Lunch
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ADULT EDUCATION Food Sourcing Rabbi Pivo & Dr. Charles Braverman Our food choices reflect our values. What we eat, the conditions under which animals used for food live and die, the effects that eating animals has on the economy, our health, and the environment should all play a role in making those food choices. Join us on four Tuesdays to discuss our relationship with animals as food. Tuesday Evenings 8:00 – 9:00 pm Dates: Nov. 8-29, 2016 COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $36 for series OR $10 per session
Articulating a Zionist Ideology in the Shadow of BDS and Anti-Semitism/Zionism USCJ Scholar in Residence: Rabbi David Ebstein Wednesday, November 9, 2016 8:00 pm Rabbi David Ebstein grew up in Highland Park, where he and his family were members of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. David spent summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin and is a true product of the Conservative Movement. David received his BA from Washington University in 1979 and was ordained as a rabbi by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1988. After 7 years of serving as a Rabbi in Virginia, David and his family fulfilled a lifelong dream of making aliyah. David spent 10 years working in Jewish education and 2 years at the Yad Vashem International School for Holocaust Studies where he developed an expertise in Holocaust Education. In addition, for the last 16 years, David has served as the long distance Rabbi of Congregation Bet Shalom in Tucson, Arizona. David lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Rena Magun and their 4 children, Maytal, Eran, Noa, and Matan.
MELTON Taught by BJE Melton Staff
Core Curriculum Year 1 For more information about the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, contact Rolly Cohen at 847-291-7788, ext. 1304 or at rolly@bjechicago.org YEAR 1: Rhythms of Jewish Living: an exploration of the Jewish holidays and life cycle. Students explore ideas, beliefs and practices that define Jewish life Purpose of Jewish Living: a study of essential Jewish beliefs and ideas. Essential Jewish theological concepts are presented through in-depth examination of the Bible, Talmud and other sacred texts.
WHEN? Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm, Begins 10/26/16
WHERE? Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 & Hilltop Rd., Long Grove 60047 FACULTY? Rabbi Maralee Gordon – Rhythms; Rabbi Jeff Pivo – Purposes
HOW MUCH? Beth Judea Members: $570 Non-Members: $670 (stipends available) TO REGISTER: Click HERE to complete form OR register online bjechicago.org QUESTIONS? Contact Rolly Cohen at rolly@bjechicago.org or 847-291-7788 X1304
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ADULT EDUCATION Hebrew Classes Torah Reading Taught by Hazzan Weisberg How and why did our cantillation system come about? Once you learn the different signs, their sounds and how they structure each sentence of Torah, you will be able to chant the text with accuracy and conviction. This is a wonderful and useful skill and can be a meaningful way to participate in synagogue life. You should be able to read Hebrew with some fluency, and carry a tune; you will NOT need to read music. COST: textbook $25; an iPad or smartphone is recommended Tuesday Evenings; 6:15 – 7:15 pm Sept. 6, 2016 – March 21, 2017 (No classes in Oct., Nov. 22, Dec.13, 27, Jan. 3)
Ulpan 1 Taught by Lee Goldberg
In this course, students will develop reading fluency and understanding of Hebrew word and sentence structures. We will then move into Hebrew grammar and learn to converse: how 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 alephbet is required. Textbook Fee: $20 Thursday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm Oct. 6 – May 18, 2017
Ulpan 2 Taught by Lee Goldberg
In this course we will continue from where we left off last year. We'll continue learning 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. The morah, teacher, Lee Goldberg, taught Hebrew for more than 20 years. She thinks that Hebrew is the perfect language and loves to excite others to learn it and enjoy it! Textbook Fee: $85 Thursday evenings; 6:30 – 7:30 pm Sept. 8, 2016 – May 18, 2017
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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.
Israel Matters Taught by Hazzan Weisberg
Join Hazzan Weisberg in gaining a better understanding of the newest challenges and opportunities arising for Israel as well as its neighbors. What Jewish values and religious principles can be seen when Israel’s leaders are dealing with the Palestinians, with the growing number of Islamic extremist groups, with the Arab world, with the greater international community? Tuesday mornings after minyan (8:30 –9:15 am)
Diving Into Talmud: Grappling with Life, Law and Innovation Taught by Orin Rotman
The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning. It addresses eternal questions of ethics, human nature and our relationship to the Divine. Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge required and texts will be provided. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class) Sunday mornings at 8 am
Sweet Taste of Torah: Psalms Taught by Orin Rotman
For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again. Wednesday evenings at 8 pm
Alternative Shabbat Service Facilitated by Norm Kurtz
Norm Kurtz facilitates this Shabbat morning service that focuses on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. Join this innovative creative and different minyan each Shabbat morning at 10:30 am in Room 1. Shabbat morning at 10:30 am every Shabbat morning
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AJEC presents Making Lemonade... Gratitude is a function not of how much we have, but rather of how much we have relative to how much we feel we deserve. ~ Rabbi Debbie Stiel
Presented by Rabbi Nina J. Mizrahi, R.J.E. We know that we should count our blessings, and sometimes it is just a quick reminder that gets us back on track. Once we have a grasp of paying attention to the good in our lives, we have the challenge of taking the next step – recognizing the good even when things are not so good. Join AJEC for an exploration of gratitude not as an idea, but as a daily practice. Discover how meditation, focus phrases, journaling and prayer can deepen connection to the good in your life.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:00 pm—3:00 pm Program held at Temple Chai 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove, Illinois Cash or Check %15 per person For more information, please contact AJEC @ (847) 363-0000 AJEC (Adult Jewish Education Co---op) is committed To providing relevant programs of vital interest to all. Programs will generate open and honest discussion, as well as focus on personal connections to the topics.
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Sponsored by Men’s Club Tuesday Evenings 8:00 – 9:00 pm November 1, 2016 – January 24, 2017 Graduation – Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat (January 27, 2017)
Instructors: Jerry Sakol & Eric Yegelwel
Want a proven successful opportunity to learn how to read Hebrew in a friendly environment? Then join this class. Hebrew Literacy I is designed to teach those with no previous (or forgotten) knowledge of Hebrew how to read. The 12-week course focuses on learning to read the words used in the Friday Night service. COST: $30 fee for course materials
RSVP to abesser@bethjudea.org (847) 634-0777
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Sisterhood Sisterhood has many wonderful events coming up this year, and we would like to share some of these with you. Before we do that, we have to say how much we all enjoyed the Sisterhood membership dinner on August 31st. It was a wonderful evening shared by so many of our “sisters!” Thank you so much to Leslie Peck and her awesome team for planning the joyful evening. It was wonderful to share a lovely dinner together, and we thoroughly enjoyed hearing Sue Lewis and her talk on Bubbe Meises.
By the time you’re reading this, we will also have had fun socializing and using our creativity at our Sept. 28th social program at Color Me Mine in Vernon Hills. Thanks so much to Sarah Goldenberg for planning this fun event. Please join us for our upcoming programs. We’d love to have you! See flyers for details and RSVP information. Wed., October 26 Sisterhood/Hadassah Author visit event; Ronald Balson will be discussing his new book Karolina’s Twins. Sun., November 13 Docent led tour at Illinois Holocaust Museum in conjunction with our book club read of Half the Sky; Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. You do not have to be in our book club – or have read the book to attend. Our next Sisterhood board meeting is at CBJ, November 8th at 8pm. All are welcome! As we approach the High Holidays, we begin to ponder how we can improve ourselves in the coming year. We may wonder how we can become more compassionate, humble, and respectful. Bryant H. McGill is quoted as saying, “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” I’d like to share with you a few thoughts regarding this topic from Carol Simon, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism’s International President. Studies have shown that many of us
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listen, but with half an ear…the other half is our brain working to respond, or thinking of something totally unrelated. Our body language also lets others know if we are truly listening. Take the time to notice and improve your listening skills, both verbal and non-verbal. Conflicts with friends and family can be resolved more easily if we listen and speak with respect. Let’s strive to keep our judgments to a minimum and make compassion and respect our goal. Please feel free to contact us with any suggestions you may have for future programming of education or social activities. We welcome your ideas and input! Wishing you and your families a sweet Happy and Healthy New Year, Kitty Hoffman & Heidi Sakol, your Co-Presidents Second Tuesday Monthly: Attend Sisterhood Board Meetings October 2016 – May 2017 PADS – become a volunteer October - May October 26, 2016 Author, Ronald Balson speaking on his newest book Karolina’s Twins November 13, 2016 Field trip to the Illinois Holocaust Museum for Half the Sky exhibit.
December 10 & 11, 2016 Volunteer for the Hanukkah Bazaar December 18, 2016 Judaic Arts Program December 28, 2016 Sisterhood Hanukkah Party Contact Kitty Hoffman mskitty.hoffman@gmail.com, or Heidi Sakol heidis121@yahoo.com for more information or to get involved.
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Congregation Beth Judea Sisterhood & Northwest Chapter Hadasssah Special Event!! Wednesday, October 26th at 8:00 pm
RONALD BALSON back by popular demand, Ronald Balson, author of Once We Were Brothers, returns to Beth Judea to discuss his newest book, Karolina’s Twins
Karolina’s Twins
by Ronald Balson
A spellbinding saga inspired by true events of a Holocaust survivor's quest to return to Poland & fulfill a promise. A richly woven tale of love, survival & resilience and during some of the darkest hours, an unbreakable bond formed between girlhood friends that will have consequences into the future & beyond.
ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER Take history to heart. Take a stand for humanity. HALF THEMEET SKY:THE :Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
In conjunction with the Sisterhood book club read of "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, a docent lead tour to the Holocaust Museum in Skokie is being planned for November 13 from 2 - 4 pm. The tour is open to Beth Judea Sisterhood and Synagogue members. The cost is $18. We will meet at the Holocaust museum at 1:45 on the day of tour.
Suggested Donation: $5.00 Funds will go towards Hadassah Hospital in Israel & Sisterhood Torah Fund
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Men’s Club Ladies and Gentlemen of Beth Judea, this past August 28th, The Men’s Club hosted the Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing. It has occurred to me that a great many of our members do not know who Jack Rizman was. He was a founding member of our Synagogue and a very active member, serving our Shul and community with great enthusiasm. We at Beth Judea are still enjoying the benefits of Jack’s diligent work and pioneering spirit that pushed us through our difficult beginning. He was a longtime member of our choir, served on the Men’s Club, Ritual Committee, and Board of Directors. He was an inspiration to a great many people with his charm, wit, musical talents, and a general easy going nature. The fund that bears his name has generously donated monies to every one of our musical events since its inception. This coming Cantor’s Concert on December 3rd was made possible in part by the Jack Rizman Fund. I myself feel blessed to be a part of this synagogue that has had such a strong foundation and steady leadership carrying us thru today. Ladies and Gentlemen, there is a saying, “It takes a whole village to raise one child.” That being said, it takes a whole month to make one WORD. As I write this article on the 12th of September, I think of all the events that will happen in the next two weeks. By the time you read this, those will be in our past. October 3rd will start our new year. In that light, I humbly ask all whom I have offended to please forgive
me, and I give full pardon to all who may have hurt me. October 6th is the next Men’s Club meeting. Sunday October 9th at 10:00 am, we will be building our Sukkah. Anybody with a drill or skill would be appreciated. Please join Men’s Club for our Tap the Torah on Nov. 2nd. It will be at my house. 1121 Twisted Oak ln. Featuring Orin Rotman and a real live fire pit (and beer). More details to follow. Kol Nidre is on October 11th and I wish everyone a meaningful fast. May we all be written in The Book of Life for the new year. Saturday October 22nd at 9:30 am, the Men’s Club will once again be volunteering at the Lieberman Center Nursing Home. This is a very rewarding and meaningful mitzvah. Contact me or Sandy Ramras if you would like more details or are interested in joining us. Sunday October 23rd at 5:00 pm is our Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah. Please look for the flyer in the WORD and weekly announcements. Sun. Oct. 30th, we take down the Sukkah, and Ladies and Gents, that’s our month. Good health and safe travels to you all. Jerry Sakol Men’s Club President
Reservations Due November 1st - Sign Up Now!! Shared Room - $115 Single Room - $175
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Men’s Club Tzedakah Fund
BETH JUDEA COMMUNITY NEWS
The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to: Hillel International Maot Chitim Allen Roth Memorial Kiddush Fund Shalva
We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
Men’s Club strives to offer something for everyone. As such, we’re always open to new and creative programming ideas that help Jewish men lead rich and filling Jewish Lives. HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services. If you are interested in helping please contact Sandy Ramas. GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT FITNESS WALKING PROGRAM
2016 BJMC/Rizman Memorial Golf Outing
Sundays at 10:00 am following Minyan Get the details
MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
MT Nesters The MT Nesters are in the middle of our 22nd year. But our dues are still the same -$20/year (no senior discounts). However, membership in the MT Nesters for your first year is free if you are currently a member of Beth Judea. We are continuing to hold our monthly program/meetings on Sundays, usually in the afternoon, and sometimes outside of the synagogue. For additional information contact Carol Schechter at 847-537-3566 or Sam Chiprin at 847-459-0316.
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Please support the following for their gifts or hole sponsorship at the MEN’S CLUB 21ST ANNUAL DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING With Gratitude and Thanks To The Following Businesses and Individuals BUSINESS DONORS OR SPONSORS Binny’s Bridgeview Bank – Vernon Hills Buffalo Grove Golf Club Buffalo Restaurant Charles Schwab – Kathy Borkovec Charms Restaurant – Vernon Hills Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club Congregation Beth Judea Sisterhood Continental Restaurant Dengeos Edward Jones – Perry Wein Egg Harbor Fox and Hound Sports Grill Group Benefit Associates – Joel Babbitt Halo Branded Solutions – Marty Kander Herzog Wines Jeff Kostis – Financial Planning Mendel Money Management Midtown Tennis Club – Palatine Neil Serbin – CPA Northwest Dermatology – Susan Liebovitz Optomotrists of North Shore Original Bagel and Bialy Pearl Vision , Wheeling – Ken Portnoy PPP – Michael Gomberg Ram Brewery – Wheeling Rise & Dine – Wheeling Russ Barnett & Assoc., Attorneys at Law Steve & Joanne Dicker, Attorneys at Law Wilk Insurance Group – Jeff Wilk Yen Yen
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INDIVIDUAL The Babbitt Family The Gardberg Family Gail Gerber The Goldberg Family Allen Harris & Family The Hoffman Family The Holmes Family The Israel Family The Kovich Family The Kurtz Family The Lerman Family The Lorber Family The Rizman Family Nate Serlin Chuck Walcer Eric Yegelwel
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INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council This month, many members of the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council will be celebrating the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) on October 3-4, followed by the “Days of Awe,” and culminating in Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It is a time of celebration and a time of reflection. We ask for forgiveness from G-d and those we have harmed during the course of the year. We attempt to correct the damage we have caused. How can this be achieved? We can follow three paths: give to charity and support the needy; repent by acknowledging our shortcomings and resolving to not repeat the mistakes of the past; and come together in prayer. In this spirit, we ask that you join us this year at our upcoming Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Service on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL. Sing words of praise. Listen to our adult and children choirs from our combined congregations. Enjoy the puppets. Gather with your neighbors after the service for refreshments. The Thanksgiving Celebration is open to all. We ask that you remember the less fortunate who live in our community and bring non-perishable food for our four food pantries that serve our community to the service. Please remember the less fortunate who live in our community throughout the year. Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council 1282 Green Knolls Drive Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 For more information on any of our programs please contact: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com or by telephone at: 224699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org or your council representatives: Joanne Dicker: joannedicker@comcast.net Helene Fox: helene125125@gmail.com
by Joanne Dicker, President
Interfaith Council Upcoming Events NOVEMBER 20, 2016 – 7:00 pm Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Service St. Mary Parish – 10 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. Buffalo Grove, Illinois An interfaith service sharing our common beliefs, praising G-d through song and prayer, and gathering together as a community.
We have joined with Sunset Foods for benefit days on November 15 and 16, 2016. Please use the attached Sunset Foods Benefit Day Slip and the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council will earn a donation based on the total amount spent.
Click Here to Download Form SUPPORT BETH JUDEA BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS Purchasing gift cards is one of the easiest ways to support Beth Judea. The Congregation earns a rebate from the vendors when you utilize the gift cards, so there is no cost to you. Gift cards can be utilized the same as cash, there are no restrictions. If you are shopping for groceries or clothes, going to a movie or traveling, you can help support our Congregation. Order forms for Gift Cards are available in the office or in the Lobby on Sunday morning. They can be purchased with cash, check, or credit cards (a 2.5% convience fee will be added when paying with a credit card) Click Here to Download Form
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The Helping Hand Plan
The Helping Hand Plan A Project of Congregation Beth Judea Hesed Committee
Do you need some help? Do you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment? Do you need a ride to services at Beth Judea?
WHAT IS THE HELPING HAND PLAN? Beth Judea has a group of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to lend a hand. Just call or e-mail if you need some assistance. WHO DO I CONTACT TO REQUEST SOME HELP? Please call Larry Wollheim at 847-6349399 or e-mail Larry at lwollheim45@gmail.com or call Rabbi Pivo at 847-634-0777 or e-mail Rabbi Pivo at rabbipivo@bethjudea.org to request help. It’s a Mitzvah to help someone. Please allow us to help you.
You Make A Difference We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved. If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below: Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack
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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 Rabbi Pivo. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
We Would Like To Know WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records. Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.
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OCTOBER 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 14
Julie Marder Robin Riebman Neal Siegellak
October 15
Michael Levy
October 16
Deborah Moskowitz Phyllis Udany David Warren
October 2
Pamela Sender
October 3
Harold LeVine Bryan Mosak
October 17
October 4
Davida Finkle Jeffrey Greenberg Melinda Grossman Sandra Nissenberg
Mindy Jordan Marni Polakow Stacy Sachs Brian Schwartz Marc Spivak
October 18
Judith Goldstein Nanci Karlin
October 19
Ira Finn Leonard Gluck Eileen Spiegel Marlyn Spivak
October 20
Melinda Fine Jeffrey Spitz
October 21
Steven Appelbaum Erica Veronie
October 22
Carol Levin
October 23
Joni Altman Michael Besser Rita Spitz
October 24
Dana Arndt Rosalind Eisner Margaret Lichtenstein Sanford Ramras
October 25
Arlen Shub
October 26
Michael Friedland Wendy Sabbath Steven Spitz Eric Yegelwel
October 27
Allen Groner
October 28
Renee Blustein Steven Levit Cindy Lipka Michael Miller Carol Rubin
October 29
Karen Baich Fred Fingerhut
October 31
Jill Aranyi Jennifer Brown
October 5
Judy Fisher Jean Friedman Paul Saharack Vicki White
October 6
Michael Kaplan Rachel Ragland Pamela Weiner
October 7
Devida Braverman Mark Dubin
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
October 13
Patti Davis Alyssa Duvel Kimberley Levy Ted Mellow Mary Wernick David Ban Sheryl Cutler Gabe Gordon Pamela Polakow Ina Ramras
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 ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: October 2
Pamela & Jeffrey Brown
October 16
Jan & Richard Adelman
October 3
Michelle & Ben Siegel
October 17
Bonnie & Myron Glickman Leslie & Michael Neimark
October 4
Mari & Arthur Cohen Penny & Glenn Pinkus
October 18
Melissa & David Bakst Tammy & David Brody
Ellen & Michael Kaplan Kim & Stewart Mann
October 19
Johanna & Daniel Hyman
October 6
Jamie & David Levin
October 20
October 9
Susan & Keith Mann
Harriet & Jordan Krugel Ellene & Steven Lammers Linda & Jeffrey Spitz Nancy & Gary Watts
October 10
Jennifer & Noah Ban Stacy & David Brull Jennifer & Bryan Cowan Rachael & Brad Finkel Marcy & Jeff Kostis Anita & Arthur Nemoy
October 26
Sandra & Andrew Nissenberg Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
October 27
Helene & Kurt Fliegel Amy & David Hafft
October 29
Rebecca & Lawrence Feldman Kimberly & Steven Shapiro Casey & Kevin Spitz
October 5
October 12
Cynthia & Jerrold Lazar
October 13
Deborah & Jeffrey Karp Laura & Marlon Suskin
October 14
Ana & Fred Goldman
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 7
Faye Angell* David S. Eisenberg Fred Green Katrien Koekkoek Ruth Levy* Ida Rich Jessie Rubinstein* Jules Spitz Sol Weinberg* Adolf Wolff
Dorothy Behn Millie Fenchel Etta Greenberg* Philip Koekkoek Inez Medor Lillian Rosenston Irving Schuster Sally Sylvan Gerszon Weiskopf* Abraham Wolinsky*
Bernard Cutler* Leonard Fisher* Robert Hillman Louis Lerner* Max Pander Lance Rubin Lenore Shapiro Arlene Watters Richard Wolf* Nathan Zeiger
October 14
Frances S. Barnett* Barney Bograd Jeffrey Caplan* Suzanne Fine Norman Friedman David Goldbogen* Sol Kessler* Ruth Mason Morris Roden Celia Schreibman*
Arnold Block* Marianne Brenner* Louis Elgenson Sandra Fooden Morris Ginsberg Arnold Hecht* Debrah Margolis Sam Rabin Maurice Saltzman Morris Shapiro*
Louis Bloom David Brodsky* Dorothy Feldheim* Faye Frank Leon Goldberg* Hyman Hundert* Pearl Margolis Bernard Resnick* Maurie Schneider Harriette Silverman*
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Isaac Appel Carol Caplan M. Eileen Fojtik Rose Goldberg* Yetta Levy* William Meyers* Shalom Nahum* Millard Oscherwitz* Meriel Schneider Carolyn Wolff
Symon Bows* Harold Falcon* Yale Gerol* Solly Gordon* Max Mann Hyman Molotsky Richard Nathan* Eva Pander Frances Spiegel* Anna Wortell*
Irving Brown Charles Feldman Philip Gluskin* Ida Kamen Esther Mendelsohn Rochelle Mosoff Philip Nemser* Howard Riebman Ida Sulak
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Sidney Ament Jack Brill Alice Chiprin* Gene Garlin Theodore Gottlieb* Michael Hoffman Norman Isaacson Sidney London Philip Rich Sylvan Smith
Albert Atlas Reba Broodno* Barney Cole* Thelma Geiger Allen Guttenberg Marilyn Holman* Dora Kahn* Richard Paley Arman Schaffer Babette Strauss
Seymour Berkovitz Donna Bryant* Marcella Entman Doris Gerchikov Lewis Heiber Eugenia Green Holmes Diane Kovich* Sidney Ratskoff Lillian Seres
* 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 4
Bernice Abrams* Bernhard Dessauer* Mikhail Frumina Alice Gordon Jerome Horwitz* Haskell Kasanov Florence Levitt Miya Nagel Sophie Sherman
Herman Barrier* Ethel Ellis* Betty Glassman Esther Halperin* Lester Jacobs* Meyer Kavitt Morris Levsky Edward Rosenbaum* Armand Zucker
George Brenghause* Melvin Fishman Shirley Goldberg Gerald Hauser* Elliot Kalina* Annette Lerman* Harry Meyerowitz* David Salavitch*
November 11
Milton Behn Barnett Brody* Jean Davis* Leonard Gordon Irwin Horowitz Jane Markowitz* Ruth Miller Dr. Lawrence Portnoy Rose Rubin Leonard Shapiro* Molly Stein* Reva White Freda Wolinsky*
Alex Berk* Brenda Chait* Samuel Feldstein Gloria Greenbert Marcus Julis Roland Medansky Kay Nixon* Harold Rosenbloom* Beverly Rudolph Estelle Shelley Harry Stern* Lester Witkov*
Sol Boten Clara Chappe Steve Gold* Minnie Mae Hammer Erwin Karlin Joan Miller* Burton Perlman Herman Rothenberg* Jack Schiffman* Harry Stein* Dorothy Swetin Eichner Stuart Wolf*
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Gladys Bayer Arthur Dunn Florette Gaines Larry Kowalsky* Bernard Miner Gertie Nidetz* Eva Rosenberg Frances Spiegel Robert Zakaman
Max Bender Kathryn Ferrari* Jack Karchmar* Bernard Lerner* Ilamae Miner Joel Dean Ritter* David Robert Rumack* Goldie Stein* Milton Zeff
Bernard Cohen Ida Fischer* Edith Kowalsky* Israel Magarici David Neubauer* Brian Robbins Frank Singer Ben Stelzer
November 25
Lester Abelson* Roberta Berks Ira Bulmash Reuben Dannen* Roberta Gerol* Temmie Goldstein* Edythe Johnson Morris Klein* Gloria Magence Iris L. Pollack* Samuel Sher Charles Stern Minnie Weinberg*
Dorothy Bakst* Jean Bloom* Robert Buzil* Warren Elisco Alexander Gluzman Toby Gottlieb Ruth Feinberg Kamensky Stephen Klein* Michael Marks* Susan Schiffman* Jeanne Silverstone Sally Tepper* Jean Zoller*
Jerome Berenson Charles Bregman Morris Chappe David Fine* Charlotte Goldberg* Harry Hershinow* Victor Kessler* Yetta Schuster Levy David Nechamkin* Helen Seff* Abe Sobol* George Uhler
* 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: Debbie Bender Brittany Brandt Terry Brooks Burt Fishman Joan Minnick Arlene Moses Rose Price Dick Schultz Maura Shaffer Tamara Shub Joe Silverman CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF: Rosalyn Coleman Grandmother of Ken Brandt Martin Reicher Father of Myron Reicher Francine Sturt Mother of Michael Sturt
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Engagement: Karen & Stephen Almeleh upon the engagement of their son Stu to Bekah Hakimian Bonnie Lane upon the engagement of her son Jason to Rachael Gerstein Hillary & Michael Savitt upon the engagement of their son David to Jenny Ellenby
GENERAL FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Morning Minyan Members and the entire Congregation Beth Judea Family for warmly welcoming me as a visitor from out of town to the morning prayer service and for providing comfort to me after the death of my mother. Sue Berke
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Birth: Rhonda & Dave Cohn on the birth of their granddaughter, Shira Michal Volkov
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: David J. Brodsky, remembering our beloved father with love. Debbie & Joel Brodsky
Johanna & Danny Hyman on the birth of their son, Isaac Brody Hyman and to the proud grandparents, Barb & Jim Hyman
Deborah Schultz
Debora Litwin
Donna Truger, in memory of our beloved Mother & Nana. Aileen & Steve Simons
RABBI PIVO DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo for the help he has given our family. Susan & Marvin Adleman Rabbi Pivo for the Mi Shebeirach said for Brittany. Marla Brandt Rabbi Pivo for officiating at the dedication for my mother, Beverly Weiner and for his beautiful words. Marla Brandt Rabbi Pivo for presiding over the dedication for my mother, Ida Kamen and for his kind words. Roberta & Chuck Kamen Rabbi Pivo for officiating at our wedding. Mara & Dmitry Polyakov IN HONOR OF: Joseph Silberman becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Paula & Daniel Silberman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Louis Bloom, of blessed memory. Davita & Ronald Bloom Faye Frank Roberta & Edward Ginsberg Morris Ginsberg Roberta & Edward Ginsberg Morris Shapiro Suzie & Craig Cohn
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Weisberg for the Mi Shebeirach said for Brittany. Marla Brandt IN HONOR OF: Bonnie Lane and the Gerstein Families upon the engagement of their children, Jason Lane and Rachael Gerstein. The Pervos Family Joseph Silberman becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Paula & Daniel Silberman Cantor & Audrey Weisberg upon the birth of their granddaughter, Emily Eisner. Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Bonnie & David Spangler Janice Weiner & Family
EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF: Bonnie & Ira Sender’s 40th Wedding Anniversary. Lynda & Doron Kochman
Ruth Greenhill Neil Greenhill Ruth Levy The Dritz Family Morris Shapiro Suzie & Craig Cohn
IN HONOR OF: Bonnie & Ira Sender’s 40th Wedding Anniversary. Andrew Bernstein Marsha & Chuck Bernstein
MEN’S CLUB FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Yetta Lipka Robert Lipka
SISTERHOOD FUND IN HONOR OF: Laura & Stan Zoller upon the engagement of their son, Mike to Stacy Culp. Marcia & Hesh Lyons KIDDUSH FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Arnold Block Gloria, Harold, Ross & Rachel Secler
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF: Ron Friedman’s special birthday. With Love. Jean Friedman
LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Philip Nemser, in loving memory of our Dad, our Poppy and GreatPoppy upon his 18 year yahrzeit. Linda & Albert Stark & Family
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Jack Rizman. Donald Ephraim Foundation Kim & Eric Ephraim & Family
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Carol Caplan Ron Caplan Jeffrey Caplan, my beloved brother. Ron Caplan
Lil Shugan Roberta & Bill Uhler
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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
Candle Lighting Times Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m. October 2 ...Rosh Hashanah – light candles before... 6:12 pm Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m. October 3 ...Rosh Hashanah – light candles after ......7:18 pm Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m. October 7 ................................................................... 6:03 pm October 11 ...Kol Nidre ...........light candles before....5:57 pm October 14 .................................................................5:52 pm Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. . 9:00 a.m. October 16 ..Sukkot............... light candles before....5:49 pm Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m. October 17 ..Sukkot............... light candles after...... 6:55 pm Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m. October 21 .................................................................5:41 pm October 23 ..Shemini Atzeret light candles before....5:38 pm Weekday Evening Minyan: Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m. October 24 ..Simchat Torah light candles after...... 6:45 pm October 28 .................................................................5:31 pm
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.