לשנה טובה Welcome, Hazzan Schubert
תשעײח 5778
5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047 Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org
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FROM THE RABBI Thank you for your warm welcome to Beth Judea! I feel blessed to be in this beautiful community. I am eager to start the work you brought me here to do: helping you move into a healthy future. I look forward to greeting you all in the weeks ahead.
It has not taken me long to discover that CBJ has a wonderful cantor, education director, and executive director, a dedicated staff, and a caring leadership.
No one knows better than you the changes that this congregation needs. What I want to stress is that the RABBI DAVID KLATZKER But it is also important to focus on the congregation will not be in limbo until a things that won’t change, the things new, settled rabbi arrives. Rather, we will be that will bind us together in a time of transition. engaged in focused work. Congregations should Fortunately, CBJ has both agents of change not rush thoughtlessly to hire a new rabbi. It is (people who are itching to experiment with new important to slow down and take the time to ideas) and agents of stability (people who value evaluate systems, programs, and governance and the traditions of the synagogue, its history and to cast a vision for the future. Without listening practices). The synagogues that are the carefully to what members are saying and what healthiest and most alive are those that manage their dreams might be, the congregation will not be to keep a delightful balance and mutual respect between both kinds of people. able to discern the rabbi with the right set of skills and experience to lead it. I am deeply committed to working with the To start this listening campaign, we have Religious School and with the B’nai Mitzvah established a transition task force which will families; their events will be warm, joyous and arrange a number of conversations, one-on-one meaningful. I am passionate about adult and in small groups. I want to hear your stories— education and will be facilitating a number of the stories of the synagogue’s birth, the tales of programs over the next year. treasured shul events, the memories of challenges faced and overcome, even the narratives of hurt Please call me if I can be of help to you, if you and disappointment. There is a lot to learn from have a family member with a special need, or if these stories. you know of a congregant whom I should contact. I believe we are here to serve God by serving I also want you to tell me about your own gifts, each other. Please know that I am here for you. talents, and passions—don’t be shy! I hope to help focus you on your inner light, so that we can all Although the High Holy Days are still a month connect our individual lights into a great flame. ahead, I wish you all a shanah tovah. May this be a good year, a year of health and prosperity, a In my own experience, the deadest synagogues year of fresh hope! have been places where many wonderful things were still happening, but there were no witnesses. I Best of life, hope to spotlight all that is good about CBJ so that we can build the future on what is already life- Rabbi David Klatzker giving.
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NOTES FROM THE CANTOR May We Be Renewed Shalom, dear friends, to the Holidays, so you will have the chance I hope your summer has been healthy to know her better. and enjoyable, providing opportunities for recreation and relaxation with your Our tradition teaches that, as we prepare families. Here we are, beginning spiritually for the coming year, we have the HAZZAN another year in the Jewish calendar ROGER WEISBERG opportunity to create deep, meaningful, and in the life of our synagogue. School perhaps even transcendent changes in our is getting underway, our B’nei Mitzvah own lives. How can we make better use of our and USY are back in season, and the Fall time on this earth? How can we improve the lives Holidays are just a few weeks away. Together of those around us, knowing that in doing so, our with Rabbi Klatzker – whom I hope you have own lives will be greatly enriched as well? already met or at least have reached out to greet him and his lovely wife, Randy! – I am For me, of course, knowing this will be my last looking forward to being with all of you during year as Beth Judea’s full time Hazzan, I am filled this time of heightened spiritual connection. (If with emotion these days. I do consider myself very you are reading this and it is still the end of blessed to have served the needs of this August, you might wish to attend a special High congregation and to have served HaKadosh Holiday prep workshop which I am offering on Barukh Hu, the Holy One, over the past decades, the evening of Thursday, August 31 after able to pray regularly and perform mitzvot in minyan.) fulfilling my responsibilities, both sacred and professional. May HaShem grant me the health to For all but our most recent Beth Judea continue to do so in an emeritus status in the members, of course, these upcoming Holidays years ahead, together with Rabbi Lifshitz. will have a bittersweet feeling. The sudden loss of our beloved cantorial soloist Ben Saypol, For our synagogue, too, of course, 5778 will be a who was such a wonderful blessing to year of change, of transition. With Sid Mathias’s everyone who knew him, has brought much leadership and Rabbi Klatzker’s guidance, may pain and sadness, necessarily diminishing the HaShem provide us the vision to find the best path good feelings, the optimism which we expect to forward. May it be a year of growth, a year in have as we anticipate the year ahead. As a which we come together often in celebration and community and as individuals, we deeply simcha, seeing more members participating mourn his passing, grateful for the many actively in study and prayer. beautiful years which we shared. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Lyn, his As this New Year begins, two final thoughts: First, mother Judye, his brother Josh, and to Ben’s Yihyu l’ratzon imrei finu – may the words of our entire family. Together may we find strength mouths, the meditations of our hearts during the and comfort in the days ahead. coming Days of Awe be acceptable before HaShem, our Rock and our Redeemer; Second, While Ben will never be replaced in our hearts, L’shana Tova Tikateyvu v’Tehateymu, may you we do want to offer a meaningful and warm and yours be inscribed in the Book of Life for the welcome to Hazzan Anita Schubert, a friend year ahead, a year of renewed health, happiness and colleague of mine who will be assisting us and peace. through Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur this year, alongside Rabbi Lifshitz. We will be Hazzan Roger Weisberg sending out an email to the congregation prior
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HIGH HOLIDAY HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS and SCHOOL INFO PICKUP To expedite the distribution of High Holiday tickets and school admit cards, congregants are required to pick up their High Holiday tickets and school assignments in person at the synagogue office. Tickets and school assignments are now available for pickup. Packets can be also picked up during regular weekday office hours:
Got questions? For his Yom Kippur sermon, Rabbi Klatzker would like questions for him to answer. Ask him about Jewish theology and practice, current events, or about the synagogue transition. He will select from among the submissions. Don’t worry, your name will not be mentioned in the sermon. Email questions to rabbiklatzker@bethjudea.org or send them to CBJ, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047.
Monday through Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fridays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Should you need special arrangements please call Lisa at the synagogue office at 634-0777. Tickets cannot be released unless 1/3 of dues and fees for the fiscal year 2017/18 and all prior dues are paid, unless you are on Visa/MC or on a payment plan approved by the Finance Committee.
In This Issue From the Rabbi Notes from the Cantor High Holiday Tickets Calendar Ben Saypol Memorial Service Beth Judea Mission Statement High Holiday Information President’s Message B’nai Mitzvah Bios Upcoming Events Ways & Means Shiva Baskets Shirat Shabbat Religious Education Youth The Word - September 2017
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Adult Education Men’s Club Sisterhood Sisterhood Book Club Sisterhood Gift Shop Community News Event Photos Interfaith Council Shalva Goodman’s Blog The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes
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CALENDAR High Holiday Events Sept. 8 Sept. 10 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 29 Oct. 8 Oct. 15
Got Questions RSVP for Selichot Due Maot Chitim - Pack AJEC: Sunrise – A New Beginning High Holiday Tot Service RSVP Due Selichot Program Maot Chitim - Deliver Project Isaiah Begins Build Sukkah Lulavim & Etrogim/Schach Orders Due Project Isaiah Ends Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah Take Down Sukkah
Sisterhood Sept. 7 Oct. 26 Nov. 1 Nov. 8
Sisterhood Membership Dinner Sisterhood Book Club College Student Addresses Due Sisterhood Program: Meet the Author
Men’s Club Sept. 3 Sept. 23
Buffalo Grove Stampede Men’s Club at Lieberman
Religious School Sept. 9
Junior Congregation Begins
Programming Sept. 3 Sept. 8 Sept. 23 Sept. 26
10-for-10 Minyan Breakfast Ben Saypol Memorial Service Bowling League Begins Healing Hearts (at Temple Chai)
Adult Ed Sept. 14 Oct. 3 Oct. 18 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Nov. 1
Hebrew: Ulpan 2 Ba’al Tefillah Training Lunch ‘n Learn Melton Class at Beth Judea Hebrew: Ulpan 1 Hebrew Literacy 1 Begins Mussar: How to Live a Balanced & Responsible Life
ATTN: PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS Please send us your college students addresses. You can email them to lneiman@bethjudea.org
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Youth IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Meetings Please check website
Be Sure To Check Out Our New Section “Beth Judea Community News Page 26 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers September 1, 2017 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of September will be recognized at our service on September 1st. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
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BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL SERVICE
CLERGY SEARCH UPDATE
On Friday evening, September 8th, Beth Judea will be holding a special Shabbat Service as a memorial tribute to our dear friend Ben Saypol. We have invited Ben's mother, Judye Groner and his wife, Lyn Dickinson, but unfortunately neither of them will be able to join us. Ben's mother will be sending some words that we will share that evening.
Look here for regular updates from both the rabbi and second clergy search committees. The co-chairs of the rabbi search committee are Bruce Darin, Tammy Brody, and Michael Gluck. The co-chairs for the second clergy search (Hazzan Weisberg's replacement after his retirement) have also been named - Scott Eisner, Gary Ernsteen, and Rachel Jordan. The two committees will be closely linked with each other to assure a unified approach to meeting CBJ's vision for filling these very important positions.
We are asking our CBJ community to attend and everyone will be given an opportunity to share personal thoughts about Ben. We hope you will be able to join us. We are in the process of establishing a Ben Saypol Memorial Fund. If any member would like to contribute to the fund in memory of Ben, it will be greatly appreciated by our synagogue and also by Ben's family. The fund will be used for beautification of the synagogue and its grounds as well as for cantorial services and High holiday services.
Much of the committee work will commence after the high holidays. However, the 2nd clergy committee leads are seeking volunteers representative of CBJ membership to join the committee at this time. If you are interested in joining the 2nd clergy search committee, please contact any of the co-chairs before September 8th. ernsteeng@yahoo.com, scott.eisner1@gmail.com, or rachela32@yahoo.com.
Sincerely, Sidney Mathias 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.
HIGH HOLY DAYS JOIN US FOR SELICHOT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 Start the High Holiday season with a movie and discussion, coffee, and dessert, followed by our beautiful Selichot Services with the Beth Judea Choir. MOVIE & DESSERT RECEPTION – 8:15 PM SERVICES – 10:30 PM This year we will be showing the movie: NORMAN, The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer. After putting all those who count on him in jeopardy, can Norman make amends? In the end, you must decide: Does Norman find the atonement he seeks? If you plan on attending, please call the synagogue office at 847-634-0777 or email us at lneiman@bethjudea.org by Friday, September 8..
IMPORTANT DATES IN JEWISH HISTORY SEPTEMBER 16 SELICHOT SEPTEMBER 20 EREV ROSH HASHANAH Do not blow shofar in the morning.
SEPTEMBER 21 ROSH HASHANAH I SEPTEMBER 22 ROSH HASHANAH II SEPTEMBER 24 FAST OF GEDALIAH SEPTEMBER 29 KOL NIDRE SEPTEMBER 30 YOM KIPPUR
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES AT BETH JUDEA SEPTEMBER September 3 September 3 September 7 September 8 September 8 September 8 September 9 September 10 September 10 September 10 September 10 September 11 September 12 September 15 September 15 September 17 September 23 September 23 September 24 September 26
Buffalo Grove Stampede 10-for-10 Minyan Breakfast Sisterhood Membership Dinner Tot Shabbat USY Pray & Play Ben Saypol Memorial Service Junior Congregation Betins Religious School - Opening Day Kadima/Kadinkers Program Youth Parents Meeting Maot Chitim – Packing Beyahad begins (at CBJ) AJEC program at Beth Judea Shirat Shabbat Service Gimel Dalet Kallah Maot Chitim – Delivery Men’s Club – Lieberman Bowling League Begins Build the Sukkah Healing Hearts (at Temple Chai) 7
HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION AND FLYERS
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, September 29, 2017.
Help Start The New Year Right, Give To Those Less Fortunate
SOCIAL ACTION ROSH HASHANAH 2017 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MAOT CHITIM
Sunday, September 10, 2017 Packing Day Sunday, September 17, 2017 Delivery Day
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IT’S TIME TO ORDER: LULAVIM AND ETROGIM $48 BUNDLES OF SCHACH $18/BUNDLE TO ORDER PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN TO THE SYNAGOGUE OFFICE BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
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BUILD SUKKAH September 24, 2017
HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION AND FLYERS 5778 High Holiday Guide
HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION - INDIVIDUAL FLYERS Sept. 16
Selichot
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RSVPs Due for High Holiday Tot Community Service(s)
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Lulavim & Etrogim Orders Due
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Project Isaiah (Please take a bag to fill with food after services)
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Help Men's Club Build Sukkah
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Sept. 29
Project Isaiah (Return bags filled with food for The Ark)
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Sept. 30
Community Yizkor Service (Open to the Community)
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Men's Club Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah
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Oct. 15
Help Men's Club Take Down Sukkah
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HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE, LOCATION, AND CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES High Holiday Candle Lighting Times
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High Holiday Service Schedule High Holiday Information Community Yizkor Service
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HIHHIGH HOLIDAY HOME SERVICE BLESSINGS Rosh Hashanah Evenings Yom Kippur Evening Sukkot Evenings
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Oct. 11 & 12
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah Eves
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YAHRZEIT DATES Sept. 30
Yom Kippur (See Your Ticket for Location)
Oct. 30
Community Yahrzeit Service at 12:45 pm (Buffalo Grove H.S.)
Oct. 12
Sukkot (See Your Ticket for Location)
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President’s Message committed to sending in a donation to Since we are now in our new start this fund. Our Board of Directors will membership drive, are you aware that be voting on a motion to set up the fund you can reduce your own dues? In in accordance with our Legacy Fund fact, you can reduce your basic dues Guidelines. I will then let you know when to zero. Sounds too good to be true!! the fund takes effect. If any member All you have to do is refer new would like to contribute to the fund in members to our synagogue. For every SIDNEY MATHIAS memory of Ben, it will be greatly family you refer that joins our CBJ PRESIDENT appreciated by our synagogue and Ben's synagogue, you will receive 10% off family. The fund will be used for your dues for as long as they remain remain members up to 5 years. So, if you refer beautification of the synagogue and its 10 new members this year and they stay grounds as well as for cantorial services and members for at least 5 years, then starting High holiday services. next year and continuing for 5 years, you will not have to pay any basic dues. Check out Our 50th Anniversary committee is moving your weekly synagogue e-newsletter for all of forward with planning events during the the details. Then go out and ask all your upcoming year. Please let me know If you are friends and neighbors to join our congregation interested in serving on the planning family. Tell them about the CBJ community. committee., . We will need many members to You can also tell them that they will receive have successful events. 33% off their first-year dues. I can't believe that summer is ending and we are I was so saddened to hear about the untimely getting ready for the High Holidays. There is so death of our cantorial soloist and friend, Ben much work involved behind the scenes. We see Saypol. We have received many the results after many, many hours of hard work communications from our members expressing by our clergy, our professional staff, our choir, their feelings. The clergy, staff, and Board of and all of our volunteers. I want to especially Directors would like to honor Ben's memory in thank our VP Ritual Bruce Darin for the several ways. First, we will be holding a countless hours he puts in not only for the High memorial service during our regular Friday Holidays but throughout the year. night Shabbat service on September 8th. We are asking our CBJ community to attend, and I wish everyone a sweet, happy and meaningful everyone will be given an opportunity to share New Year. personal thoughts about Ben. Secondly, Ben's mother, Judye Groner, is requesting that we Shana Tova, initiate the Ben Saypol Memorial Fund at Congregation Beth Judea. She has graciously Sidney Mathias CBJ President
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B’nei Mitzvah Bios Jack Adin Redfern will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 2, 2017.
Ryan Hunter Scheibe will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 9, 2017.
Jack is an 8th grader at Lake Zurich Middle School North. He is an active active member of the District 95 stage crew; participating behind the scenes in many shows. Jack is a huge hockey and Chicago Blackhawks fan. He loves to volunteer when he can and enjoys working with younger children. Jack was a volunteer in the Hebrew School as a heh student and hopes to be a madrich in coming years. He served as a counselor in training at JCC Camp Apachi. Jack has unique talents with coordination and scheduling and is often found assisting during school and unique situations.
Ryan is an honor student at Larsen Middle School in Elgin.
Joining Jack in his simcha will be his proud parents Ken and Beth, sister Elana, grandparents Barry and Donna Jeross and Harvey and Pam Redfern, Harriet Jacobs and John Domke, and aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Jack and his family would like to thank Rabbi Klatzker, Hazzan Weisberg, and his tutor Kim Abern for their help in preparing him for this day. Additional thank yous go out to Anna Besser and all of his wonderful Hebrew school teachers over the years.
A Hearty Mazel Tov to all our September B’nei Mitzvah
from the Beth Judea Family.
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Ryan’s effort and dedication with his school work is more than most children his age. He takes school seriously and strives to reach each and every goal he sets for himself. Ryan loves all types of cars, but has a special passion for Dodge cars. He spends his free time washing and detailing cars until they shine! Ryan spends hours learning and researching different vehicles to continue to be ahead of the game with the latest models and designs. He can tell you what has changed daily on all kinds of cars! He has helped people research cars to find what fits best for them. As part of his Mitzvah project, Ryan will be donating toy cars to children in need. Ryan has the biggest heart and is the most unselfish person. He uses this innate trait when he donates his time to help in Hebrew school, his Bubbie & Zadie around the house, and when he takes care of his younger brother and children of all ages. Ryan has a strong sense about others and when someone needs help or just a friend he is there. His parents can always rely on him when they need anything because he just jumps in! Ryan will be celebrating this special milestone with his proud parents, Tammy and Tim Scheibe, his two best friends, his brothers, Nathan and Logan, Bubbie and Zadie, family, and friends. Ryan would like to thank his “crew” of educators who have guided him to be successful with Judaic learning. Thank you Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser, Hebrew school teachers, and especially the “Crew Chief”, Natalie Gurin.
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BUFFALO GROVE STAMPEDE
BOWLING LEAGUE BOWLING LEAGUE
Join the Men’s Club at the Buffalo Grove Stampede DO you like to bowl?
Congregation Beth Judea’s Bowling League is Looking for players. League Begins September 23rd Contact Michele Sussman for details at mesussman@gmail.com Download Full Flyer
AJEC
COLLEGE STUDENTS
AJEC Presents SUNRISE: A New Beginning As the sun comes up each morning, a chapter of our life closes and a new one begins. So it is as we approach the High Holy Days. Looking at nature through the lens of Judaism, we can see the gift of living meaningfully. Please join us as we connect our inner selves to the moment to moment brightness of new beginnings. at Congregation Beth Judea Tuesday, September 12, 2017 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $15/pp
WE NEED YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT ADDRESS It is time again to start collecting addresses of your college students. Addresses need to be submitted yearly so we can keep our information current.
Please email the addresses to Lisa Neiman no later than November 1, 2017 We look forward to sending greetings and a gift to your college student(s) lneiman@bethjudea.org
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Ways & Means xxIt seems obvious why fundraising is important: to raise funds for needed items, services, and programs. Yet, raising funds has so many other benefits besides the obvious. MITCH HECHT WAYS & MEANS VP
Often, budgets get cut or less than ideal family situations mean that children must go without things or activities that their classmates receive, and later life opportunities may be diminished because of it. There are, unfortunately, needs of great variety all around us, and fundraising will most likely be an aspect of our lives for generations to come. But raising funds for a cause has a lot more benefits than taking care of an obvious monetary need. Fundraising is important for a variety of other reasons as well. For example, it allows the children or other recipients of the funds (or what they purchase) to feel some pride of ownership. In many cases, the beneficiaries of funds that are raised are able to feel not as if they have received ‘charity,’ but as if they have actually earned the item or experience that the funds have provided. What better way to help a person to feel empowered than to allow them to help raise the funds needed for a cause that will benefit them? With this said, many families shop online, and Congregation Beth Judea has been approved for ‘Amazon Smile’. A formal notification along with instructions on how to use this web site with the URL address will be sent to all congregants. This is a great way to do your holiday shopping in addition to the Chanukah Bazaar here at the synagogue.
געזונט ז ַײ
(Zei gesnudt- be well)
Mitch Hecht Mitch Hecht VPVP of Ways & Means of Ways & Means
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SUPPORT BETH JUDEA WHILE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!!
Did you know that when you shop on Amazon you can support Congregation Beth Judea at the same time? It's very simple, Amazon smile will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible amazon purchases to Congregation Beth Judea. Here is the link: Click here to Shop
Shiva Baskets
Gift Cards
Sunshine Fund
SUPPORT BETH JUDEA BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS
The primary purpose of the shiva tradition, or "sitting shiva," is to create an environment of comfort and community for mourners; it helps guide friends and family members through the loss of a loved one. Throughout the weeklong shiva period, mourners come together in one family’s home to offer their condolences and support. From a practical standpoint, the shiva process and practices associated with Jewish mourning add comfort to the life of a mourner following a death. In the period after suffering a loss, a mourner may be comforted by the structure and routines prescribed by traditional Jewish mourning laws. Historically, the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth Judea has sent shiva baskets to the immediate family of Board members; parents, spouses, siblings and G-d forbid, children. We would like to extend this gesture to the entire congregation.
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% convenience fee will be added when paying with a credit card). Click Here to Download Form
Shirat Shabbat
As chairman of the Sunshine Fund, donations may be sent to Mitch Hecht at 215 S. Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 or to the shul attention Lisa Neiman.
Join us on Friday Thanking you in advance for you generous donations. Respectfully, Mitch Hecht
September 15th at 7:30 pm as we celebrate
SHIRAT SHABBAT
Musical ShaBBaT Celebration!!!
Did You Know... Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.
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Religious Education Our tradition understands the different ways that people connect to meaning. Many of our holidays have home rituals that include a special meal. Rosh Hashanah is just one of many chagim with numerous simanim (symbolic holiday foods) such as:
• Apples dipped in honey: a good and sweet New Year • Head of a fish: that we be the head and not the tail • Fish: that we be fruitful and multiply like fish Anna Besser Education Director
• Pomegranate: that our merits increase as the seeds of the pomegranate
Many of us grew up with the items above on our Rosh Hashanah table and continue to add new simanim each year. Here are a few additional simanim to consider:
• Kiwis and mangos to symbolize other wishes for the coming year • Carrots (gezer): that G-d’s decree (gezirah) on us only good decrees and bless us with a good year • Beets (selek): that our adversaries be removed (sileik) • Dates (tamar): that our enemies be consumed (tam) (http://www.behrmanhouse.com/download/file/fid/4053) Now it’s your turn. What will you add to your Rosh Hashanah table this year? I wish you and your family a Shanah Tova U’Metukah. OPENING DAY PROGRAM: Join us on Sunday, September 10th at 9 am for our Opening Day program. Meet the clergy, administration, and lay leadership of our school. It’s a great time to get a panorama of our entire program, ask questions, and meet other parents. This informal and educational conversation will help you get acquainted with school events (holiday & family programs, Consecration, etc.), school policies, overnighters for aleph-dalet students, and much more. Following this assembly, you’re invited to join your children’s classes to meet the teachers and hear about the curriculum and class expectations. JUNIOR CONGREGATION Shabbat is an important part of our school curriculum. We teach our students about the joys and beauty of Shabbat. We train them to become proficient members of our community. In an effort to coordinate what our students are learning in the classroom, we are starting Junior Congregation, which will begin on SHABBAT, SEPT 9TH. It is a Shabbat service run by kids for kids for ages 7 – 13 in the beit midrash. Children end the morning in the Robbins sanctuary, where they help lead Ein Keloheinu, Aleinu and Adon Olam on non-bar/bat mitzvah mornings. Children are invited to join Shabbat Kiddush following services. Junior Congregation services begin at 10:30 am o Will count towards 4 Shabbat services for Aleph & Bet o Will count towards 3 Shabbat services for Gimel, Dalet & Heh
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Religious Education CBJ Religious School receives a $9,000 Grant Congregation Beth Judea’s Religious School is one of the recipients of the Best Practices in Jewish Education grants from the Community Foundation for Jewish Education. CBJ was awarded a $9,000 grant for this upcoming year. The Best Practice grant is to help congregation education programs build on what they already are doing well. CBJ’s Religious School will be using the grant money to implement a new Judaic curriculum (ShalomLearning) and expand technology in the classrooms. ShalomLearning partners with synagogues all over the world to provide a fresh approach to Jewish education by using technology and making the curriculum and materials relevant to the students. ShalomLearning’s interactive, Jewish valuesbased curriculum helps children develop a positive Jewish identity. It is built on the principle of creating relevancy between a student’s secular life and Jewish tradition. By using a Jewish values-based curriculum, students acquire important tools and learning skills that provide them with the ability to find relevancy in their life experience today. Rather than being a linear, content focused curriculum, ShalomLearning has a modern, integrated, and holistic approach that is appealing to 21st century learners. The curriculum is based on seven Jewish values we all share, like Gevurah “Using your inner strength to do what’s right,” and Teshuvah “Taking responsibilities for your actions.” Throughout each value unit, Torah stories, Jewish history, Israel, holidays, and more are weaved and integrated so that each student explores his or her personal connection to our heritage.
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CBJ SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER
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Time
First Day of Classes
4:15 – 6:15 pm
Aleph – Heh
6:15 – 8:00pm (Heh)
First Day of Sunday School Classes
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(Aleph – Dalet)
(K – 2nd Grade)
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First Beyahad (HS) Class (CBJ location)
6:30 – 8:30pm
Gimel – Dalet Kallah @ JCYS Henry Horner (Ingleside, IL)
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WHAT’S UP IN THE WORLD OF OUR YOUTH??? Teshuvah!! It is that time of year again. Though it may not feel like it yet, summer is winding to a close. The final swims are happening in swimming pools across the Chicagoland area. Theme parks are getting ready to close down, school is in full session, and vacation plans already begin for next year’s summer. All of this at the same time as the High Holidays rolling around again in the Jewish calendar. It is interesting to think about the parallels between the end of summer and the Jewish High Holidays. We often refer to the word teshuvah when referencing the idea of making amends or asking for forgiveness during the time of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. If we look at the literal translation for teshuva, however, it means return. This is a time of year for return. Yes, of course, we return in the sense of asking for forgiveness and trying to return goodness in ways that we have wronged people, but we return during this time of year in a number of other ways. This is the time of the year, for many people, that they return to a normal routine. Kids go back to school; families return from vacation; the synagogue returns back to yearround setup. It is my hope that as we “return” from each of these things that we also find time to return to something new to try. Over the past month, we lost our dear friend and cantorial soloist Ben Saypol. Remembering how short life can be reminds us that each year we should try to return in many ways beyond just forgiveness. We should return to new things, we should return to make old things better, we should return to old friends, and return to new friends. Take a few minutes this holiday season and return to something new for you. Perhaps a new hobby, perhaps that book you always wanted to write, perhaps try out a youth, Men’s Club, or Sisterhood program. Whatever it is, take advantage of our annual time to reset our lives and return to something brand new! Wishing each and every one of you a safe and meaningful fast, and may you all be sealed in the book of life! Shana Tovah and G’mar Chatimah Tovah! Remember you can always stay up to date with all things BJUSY throughout the entire year by visiting our new and improved website www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com as well as our calendar http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYcalendar. You can sign up for membership by going to http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth.
B’Shalom, Marc Sender, Youth Director Congregation Beth Judea - 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 Office: (847)-634-0777 ext. 114 - Cell: (847)-334-8639 Email: YouthDirector@bethjudea.org www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com Sign up for membership at http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! Please consider making a donation to the Youth Fund or Rachel Hirshman Fund to help USYers go 17to regional programs and Israel
Youth Below are the links to the Youth flyers: Kadinkers Ice Cream Flyer (Sept. 19) Kadima Flyer
BJUSY Flyer Kadinkers Flyer
Pray and Play Flyer IC Chicago Flyer
CBJ Youth Membership Early Bird Discount!!! CBJ Youth Membership Registration 2017-2018 Don’t wait!!! Sign up for membership in any of the CBJ Youth programs for the 2017-2018 year by 9/19/17 and receive a $5 discount on your annual dues for the year! Click link above to sign up! IC Chicago Promo Video link https://vimeo.com/203314639?outro=1&ref=fb-share
USY IC is returning to Chicago and we need your help! USY International Convention 2017 will take place from December 24th - 28th at the Sheraton Grand Hotel downtown. Since one of our top priorities is the safety of the participants at this event, we’ll need local volunteers to help chaperone. We’ll need them for Sunday afternoon, Monday afternoon, Tuesday all day, Wednesday all day, and Thursday morning. If you think you will be able to help during any of those times please let us know by clicking here. (www.regpacks.com/icchaperones) Questions? Please contact the USY International Convention Chaperone Office at chaperones@usy.org or via phone at 847-714-9130. Watch for news about the Alumni Event! Ongoing House Wish List: Below is a list of top need items that we would still love for the Youth House. There is also a link to a live document that can give an ongoing list of needs. Feel free to continue to shop our registries at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond for specific needs. As always, gift cards to places like Target purchased from the synagogue are a great way to help us out twice!!! Youth House Wish List Items needed for the youth house: Purple Bathroom Set Area Rugs Bean Bag Chairs for the basement Havdallah Set Shout Outs: BJUSY sends a shoutout to the CBJ Board of DIrectors for having us in to meet them at a recent board meeting BJUSY sends a shoutout to Dana Goldstein for all the yummy, delicious supplies for our Back to Camp Pray and Play s’mores! Want to send a shoutout to someone??? Send Marc an email at YouthDirector@bethjudea.org
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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 September/October 2017 Lunch & Learn: Sex and Jewish Ethics in the Age of Snapchat Taught by Rabbi Klatzker Sex is powerful and can lead to good or evil. But with the decline of conservative taboos, what standards can still guide us? Bring lunch and an appetite for discussion as we examine our theme for each series. Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Dates: Oct. 18 – Nov. 15, 2017 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
Tefillah Training: Leading Erev Shabbat Services in 7 Weeks Taught by Hazzan Weisberg Tuesday evenings, 6:15 – 7:15 pm Dates: Oct. 3 – Nov. 28, 2017 Are you comfortable reciting the prayers privately? Do you have a good ear and are familiar with our congregational melodies? YES?! Now is the time to take it a step further and help lead our Friday night service. We will go over the various passages which the Shaliach Tzibbur, the prayer leader, must know, and you will co-officiate a Friday night service or two with Rabbi Klatzker during the winter months, in place of Hazzan Weisberg.
Mussar: How to Live a Balanced and Responsible Life Taught by Rabbi Klatzker Wednesday evenings, 8:00 – 9:00 pm Dates: Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 2017 (no classes Nov 8 & 22) Bring your everyday into alignment with your values through Mussar, an oldnew Jewish practice of awareness and character development. Recommended text: Alan Morinis, Everyday Holiness (not to be confused with another of his books, Every Day, Holy Day).
Hebrew Classes Hebrew Literacy I Taught by Jerry Sakol & Eric Yegelwel Sponsored by Men’s Club Tuesday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm Dates: Oct. 24, 2017 – Jan. 16, 2018 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. Graduation – Friday Night Service on Jan. 19, 2018 COST: $30 fee for course materials
Ulpan 1
Ulpan 2
Taught by Lee Goldberg
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 basic Hebrew is required.
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 Hebrew is required.
Textbook Fee: $20 Thursday evenings 8:00 – 9:00 pm Beginning Oct. 19, 2017
Thursday evenings 6:30 – 7:30 pm Beginning Sept. 14, 2017
MELTON Taught by BJE Melton Staff Sponsored by Men’s Club
Come experience a Melton class and see for yourself what high-quality, meaningful adult Jewish learning is all about. A two-year educational program designed to offer adults well-rounded, in-depth study of Judaism in a user-friendly environment. Join learners from diverse backgrounds to learn about our heritage and culture in an intellectually stimulating, non-denominational environment. YEAR 2: Ethics of Jewish Living: examines the relationship between Jewish life and ethical behavior. Crossroads of Jewish History spotlights defining period in Jewish history and emphasizes the richness of Jewish memory.
WHEN? Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm, Begins 10/18/17
WHERE? Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 & Hilltop Rd., Long Grove 60047
FACULTY? Rabbi David Rosenberg, Rabbi Moshe Simkovich
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
ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
Adult Education Series Ongoing Classes These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted.
WEEKLY CLASSES:
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 8:00 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
SHABBAT CLASSES:
These Saturday morning classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted.
Weekly Parsha Study Facilitated by Orin Rotman Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants. Shabbat morning at 9:00 am every Shabbat morning
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
Men’s Club Ladies and Gentlemen of Beth Judea, The official last day of summer this year is September 22nd, but for me it’s Sept.16 when Selichot occurs. The summer seemed to fly by, and now it’s time to look forward to the High Holidays. This Sept. 15th is a Shirat Sabbat that will feature musical instruments and some different tunes to our service. On Sept. 24th, we are going to erect the Beth Judea sukkah. There has been a great deal of planning and work done to get this accomplished. Our very own Sandy Victor has directed the crew of busy volunteers in totally reconstructing all the wall panels. In a succession of 3 Sundays we, the crew, consisting of Sandy Victor, Alan Marcus, Norm Kurtz, Evan Rumack, Steve Limer, Bruce Hoffman, Zach Pesin, and me, have worked very hard to make sure we as a congregation can observe and celebrate this ancient holiday.
I would also like to announce that our Men’s Club Softball Team has won first place in the league again this year. That makes three times in the past four years! We are very proud of our teams. As the end of the month of September, is Yom Kippur, I would like to implore any person I have wronged to find in your heart forgiveness, and I wish you all a joyous and healthy New Year, and meaningful holiday. Safe travels, and I’ll see you in Shul. Jerry Sakol Men’s Club President
Tzedakah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to: Chai Lifeline
At the Men’s Club Convention in July, we received a Bronze Torch Award for a mitzvah performed by three congregants and many unnamed individuals. I would like to honor three men who have brought great honor to our synagogue. Evan Rumack, Norm Kurtz, and Orin Rotman brought several sets of tefillin to the Ramah Wisconsin Hebrew day camp after a distress call came to us that the campers had none and was there something we could do? These three men drove to the camp, showed them how to wrap themselves in tefillin that were donated by the Midwest Region of the FJMC, Beth Judea Men’s Club, FJMC, and anonymous donors, and came home- all in 24 hours. This action that they took is part of a prayer that we say every day. Let these matters that I command you this day, be upon your heart. Teach them diligently to your children at home and away… bind them as a sing upon your arm and a frontlet between your eyes (Deut: 6: 5-9). These men are, to me, what Judaism is all about, and great examples of how we are to conduct ourselves. I for one am proud of my association with them as a member of the Men’s Club and CBJ.
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Keshet Maot Chitim 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. Upcoming Dates: September 23
MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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Sisterhood Dear Sisters, Here we are in September and already off and running. First of all, a HUGE thank you to the fabulous Sandy Goldenberg and her rummage sale committee for a job well done. Also, thank you to all the wonderful volunteers! We couldn't have done it without you! We took in record amounts of merchandise and earned more than the original goal. Sandy knows how to motivate her committee to get the best possible results – and she comes through every time. The rummage sale is always our big kick-off fundraiser event and helps set us on the course for the coming year. Ladies, a job well done! Speaking of events, our annual Membership Dinner is fast approaching on Thursday, September 7th. The theme this year is “Let’s Wrap Up the Summer with our Picnic Dinner.” Leslie Peck, Membership Dinner Organizer Extraordinaire, and her enthusiastic committee have planned an evening of great food and fun featuring the Name That TV Theme Song Game. The cost? If you’re a current Paid-Up Sisterhood member, it’s FREE!! What? You say you didn’t join yet? Well then, wouldn’t THIS be the perfect time to join?! Of course!!
This year we’re bringing back something fun we haven’t done in a couple of years. On the first Wednesday of every month, come join us for a VERY informal get together at Panera Bread on Milwaukee and Deerfield at 7:00 pm. We’ll be getting together to schmooze, drink some tea or coffee (or whatever), and just enjoy each other. That’s it. Nothing fancy. Come and talk about your day, your kids, your grandkids, whatever. Trust me, you’ll enjoy yourself. The first Wednesday of September is the 6th. Remember, 7:00. However, if you get there at 7:15 or 7:30, no biggie! Just come! Rosh Hashanah is from Wednesday night, September 20th through Friday, September 22nd with Yom Kippur following from Friday night, September 29th through Saturday, September 30th. From our homes to yours, we wish you the sweetest of New Years. And may we all be inscribed in the Book of Life, Health, Happiness, and Prosperity. And may the whole world be inscribed in the Book of Peace – please. L’shana tovah, Rhonda Cohn and Heidi Sakol Sisterhood Co-Presidents
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SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
Congregation Beth Judea Sisterhood presents
Come Join Us As We Discuss
Wednesday, November 8th at 8:00 pm at Congregation Beth Judea
History was repeating itself when Annette Gendler fell in love with a Jewish man in Germany in 1985. Her Great-Aunt Resi been married to a Jew in Czechoslovakia before World War II – a marriage that, while ...
Book Discussion will be on Thursday, October 25, 2017 at 7:30 pm At Brenda Levin’s Home Please RSVP to brendaclevin@yahoo.com This event is open to Sisterhood and CBJ Women
MEET THE
ANNETTE GENDLER
“In this extraordinary work, Annette Gendler illuminates the borders and meeting points between Judaism and Christianity, Germans and Jews, American Jews and Israeli Jews. Writing with eloquent precision, she reminds us why converts to Judaism are among the most precious gifts to the Jewish people. This book confirms Annette Gendler as an indispensable Jewish voice for our time.”
Yossi Klein Halevi, author of Like Dreamers, Senior fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute, Jerusalem
OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2017 Meet the Author, Annette Gendler at Beth Judea
COST: Free for CBJ Members | Non-Members $5/pp
Please RSVP by November 1st to lneiman@bethjudea.org
LIMITED SEATING
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Sisterhood Gift Shop The Sisterhood of Beth Judea proudly shares about our renowned Judaica Shop! Our Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of items and gifts with continually updated inventory. Stop by and take a look at many of the following types of items: *Tallitot *Kippot *Women’s Head Coverings *Seder Plates *Hanukkah Menorahs *Shabbat Candlesticks *Kiddush Cups *Tzedakah Boxes *Wedding Gifts * Shofars *Bar & Bat Mitzvah Gifts *Mezuzah Cases and Kosher Scrolls *Yahrzeit Candles *Jewish Children’s Books *Wall Home Blessings *Hostess Gifts *Wedding Glasses *Decorative items……..and so much more! Come and browse our amazing collections of beautiful Judaic Jewelry – for both Men and Women! We have countless Hamsas, Chais, Stars and Hoshens. You will love our special designer pieces. Also our non-Judaic jewelry can make a special gift as well.! You will find many price points to meet all budgets. Our extensive collection of tallitot, for both men and women, is a specialty we are known for in the Chicagoland area! We always have approximately 100 of the tallitot in stock…most of them made in Israel! If the choices are overwhelming – or you wish to simply allow a family member or friend choose on their own – a Gift Certificate may be the wise choice for you – any denomination – anytime. We make it easy for you too – as we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover! So stop by and visit us to see for yourself why all of the talk! Our hours when Hebrew School is in session are: Tuesdays – 4 pm to 8 pm
Sundays – 9 am to 12:30 pm
We also will gladly make appointments to meet with you at your convenience – simply contact: Karen Nagel; 847-722-6621; geniuspkn2@aol.com Ann Lerman; 847-373-8640;annlerman325@gmail.com Have the Judaica Shop be a go-to spot for all your Judaic needs – please come visit us soon!
Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
20% OFF ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE Coupon must be present at time of purchase Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls. One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply -Expires December 31, 2017 COUPON
COMMUNITY NEWS BJMC wins Region Men’s Club Softball League Region
1st Row – Left to Right:: Cliff Silk, Mike Levy, Ateve Altman, Ken Goldstein, Allen Harris 2nd Row – Left to Right:: Lance Pacernick, Zach Taub, Greg Schwartz, Larry Schoenbrod, Barry Stark, Russ Barnett Not Shown: Mike Schrage, Marlon Suskin
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INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council by Joanne Dicker and Helene Fox, Beth Judea representatives to the Council L’Shanah Tovah! Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year. We have the upcoming fundraiser: November 14-15, 2017: Sunset Food shop and share dates. Please print out the attached coupons and shop for Thanksgiving for yourself and others. Click Here for Sunset Food Coupon Of course, our next big event is our annual Thanksgiving Celebration. This year it will be held at Temple Chai on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. It is a wonderful time to get together with your neighbors. Please bring a donation of non-perishable foods for those in need. I want to thank everyone who participated in our May program, “Knock Your Socks Off” Sock Drive. We were able to provide PADS with an abundance of socks for the homeless. Your efforts were greatly appreciated. Our annual “i-walk to feed the hungry” was very successful. We raised over $6,000.00 for our food pantries located at Congregation Beth Am, Kingswood Methodist Church, St. Mary Parish, and St. Alphonsus. Members from all of our congregations participated and had a nice walk from St. Mary Parish to Hope Lutheran Church where the walkers were met with refreshments and entertainment.
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On Sunday, July 30 through Thursday, August 3rd, we held our 4th Annual Interfaith Service Trip. This year we went to the St. Louis area to help them rebuild after they suffered from a massive flash flood in December of 2015. (Yes, the clean-up still had not been completed nearly two years later.) To see more about this amazing trip, please visit: http://interfaithservice.blogspot.com/ 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: 224-699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org or your council representatives: Joanne Dicker: joannedicker@comcast.net Helene Fox: helene125125@gmail.com
Interfaith Council Upcoming Events NOVEMBER 19, 2017 – 7:00 pm Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Service Temple Chai – 1670 Checker Rd, Long Grove, IL An interfaith service sharing our common beliefs, praising G-d through song and prayer, and gathering together as a community.
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BJE Early Childhood Centers
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.
Registration for 2017-2018
Cell Phone Drop-Off Box In Synagogue Office! Help domestic abuse victims by donating your old cell phones.
Registration at the Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center at Beth Judea is well under way. Registration for our 2017-2018 school year has begun. 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 847634-0363 to begin your child’s preschool journey. Come and see what we’re all about!
Each phone raises money for domestic abuse crisiscounseling services in the Jewish community! SHALVA offers free counseling to Jewish women who are or were in an intimate partner relationship. If you or someone you know needs our help, call 773-583-4673.
New Membership Programs Beth Judea Announces Exciting New Membership Programs:
Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service Service Leader: Norm Kurtz
1. Referral Program Gift of Membership 3. STEPS to Membership
Every Shabbat Morning 10:30 am until 11:45 am.
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We're very excited to announce new membership programs for our community! We're making it easy and rewarding for you to help spread the word about our synagogue community to your family, friends, and Jewish families that might have moved into the neighborhood! Click Here for Full Details
Planned Giving Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate? Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea. From Generation to Generation “Making a Difference in the Lives that Follow”
You are invited to join the Alternative Shabbat Service which meets every Shabbat morning. Our growing interpretive minyan (prayer group) is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. We are innovative, creative, and different from the traditional service. We are friendly and welcoming to all. Being nonjudgmental and accessible, we are interested in creating a meaningful spiritual community where joyful prayer and spirited Torah discussion is experienced, accompanied by camaraderie and friendship. Join us for prayer/discussion/ learning and stay after services for Kiddush/lunch with the entire Congregation. We meet in the former youth lounge on the lower level of the Synagogue (which is accessible to the physically challenged) from 10:30 am until 11:45 am. Bring a friend with you. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat Shalom,
LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMAN’S BLOG Howie and Suzanne Goodman were valued members at Beth Judea until they decided to make aliyah in 2009. The Goodmans have agreed to provide us with a blog on their experiences as new olim in Israel. Though we continue to miss the Goodmans, we can all look forward to reading about their adventures in Israel through the blog. To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel click here to share their experience.
Norm Kurtz Service Leader
For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org
EVERY SHABBAT MORNING
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and Upon the Practice of Charity
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The Helping Hand Plan
The Helping Hand Plan A Project of Congregation Beth Judea Hesed Committee
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 Klatzker at 847-634-0777 or e-mail Rabbi Klatzker at rabbiklatzker@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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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: September 1
Marla Brandt Ken Goldstein Martin Rockwell
September 2
Fred Duboe Karey Rosenston Karri Spiegel
September 3
Sam Chiprin Bonnie Glickman
September 4
Scott Bauer Adam Lerner Kristy Yashinsky
September 5
David Colen Lynn Freedman Michael Gluck Marla Horwitz Susan Shoffet
September 6
Richard Kavitt Arthur Schechter
September 7
Mark Fingerhut
September 8
Pamela Brown Linda Fisher Sandrea Levitt Michael Shapiro
September 10 Marshall Brownfield Jared Goldstine Kim Mann Edward Nusinow Scott Rosen Hillary Savitt September 11 Lisa Neiman September 12 Rachael Gluck Mara Polyakov September 13 Randy Haberman Mitchell Weiss
September 16 Rana Dragon Marvin Feinberg Jay Greenhill Susan Katz Lauren Miller Lawrence Schneider September 18 Neal Feld Myron Reicher September 19 Myra Borkan Lisa Malkin Stanford Zoller September 20 Rick Herstein Drora Patt Sharee Patt
September 21 Myron Glickman Sandy Goldenberg Linda Rothnagel September 22 Harold Cutler Cynthia Lazar September 23 Diane Ganden Marcy Kostis Steven Leon September 24 Carol Kaner Scott Shulman September 25 Bonnie Fischoff Brian Gurin Barbara Kavitt Leonard Levine Staci Turofsky September 26 Susan Kronowitz Alan Sabol September 27 Dana Polonsky September 28 Alex Raab Ilene Schneider Harris Weiner
September 14 Kathleen Kanter September 29 Judith Samuels September 15 Dan Geiger Keith Mann Janet Reicher Alan Spiegel
September 30 Arnold Goldberg
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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SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: September 1
Linda & Robert Handler Paula & Daniel Silberman Sandra & Corey Zussman
September 7
Cathy & Mitchell Feiger Debra & Marc Posner Stacey & Neal Resnik
September 2
Francine & Scott Eisner Rachel & Neil Jordan Roberta & Steven Leon
September 8
Jeanie & Michael Rosenfeld
September 9
Amy Balson & Ronald Cushing
Patricia & Samuel Feldman Cheryl & Scott Landau Ellen & Adam Lerner
September 14 Nancy & Mark Zorfas
September 3
September 26 Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Susan & Mark Sheft Wendy Weinger & Richard Ward
September 4
Mara & Dmitry Polyakov
September 5
Melissa & Jason Allen Michelle & Ira Finn Audrey & Michael Friedland Sheri & Marc Lewison Nancy & Leonard Manewith Elana & Matt Schuman Bonnie & Ira Sender
September 18 Liz & Gary Schachter
Merle & Gregory Kalisky Elisa & Edward Nusinoiw Lynda & Gene Sachs Amy & Jeff Taub
September 30 Jacki Unger & Steven Berkowitz
September 6
September 21 Susan & David Heald
September 24 Suzie & Craig Cohn September 28 Lisa & Steven Kaufman
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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September Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS September 1
Morton Abelson* Edna Arker* Irene Cohen Earl Elisco Alex Greenberg* Millie Hennes Jake Klein* Dayton Lubesnick Sidney Patt Mollie Resnick* Alice Rothenberg* Sam Stark*
Barbara Abramovitz* Alvin Berger* Rosalyn Coleman* Richard Freid Ruth Greenhill-Spatt Mary Hill Minnie Fannie Krassner* Ruth Moses* Irv Pearlman* Robert Rosenbaum* Eve Scholl Donna Truger*
Kalman Albun Gloria Chappe Sam Cooper Jack Glickman Emanuel Gurin Joseph Klaskin* Yetta Lipka Helen Nevin Daniel Ramras Harris Rosenthal* Arthur Silverberg
September 8
Ida Albun Audrey Epton Jacob Friedland* Paula Greenstein* Leonard Heller Maurice J. Korengold Debora Litwin* Dorothy Perlmutter Leo Semel Stuart Trock
Frances R. Corenman* Rochelle Feldman Bernard Gerber Kenneth Haberman* Hyman Hoffman* Bernard Landau Sarah Lorber Martin Reicher Diane Shapiro*
Greta Dessauer Mildred Forman* Theodora Goldberg Al Harris Janet Klass* Jacob Louis Levin* Selma Opper Arthur Rothenberg* Lillian Shugan
September 15
Bessie Brenner* Melvin Feldman* Morris Gorin* Dorothy Leibowitz Alan Nisenbaum* Sidney Schreibman* Albert Sumner*
Louis Broodno* Arthur Gerchikov Amelia Kane Lillian Loeb* Jack Rosemarin Daniel Schuster
Betty Falcon* Carl Gershonfeld Estelle Kwasman Nathaniel Moffett Leslie Schiff* Theodor Sender*
September 22
Dorothy Behn Millie Fenchel Beverly Goldstein Michael Litt Morris Mills Elsie Saharack Sam Seligman Ida Stein Abraham Wolinsky*
William Burg* Leonard Fisher* Fred Green Rose Litwin Ida Rich Nathan Sandler* Lenore Shapiro Sally Sylvan Nathan Zeiger
Rose Edelstein Marshall Goldberg Ruth Levy* Inez Medor Lance Rubin Irving Schuster Jules Spitz Arlene Watters
September 29
Frances S. Barnett* Bernard Cutler* Suzanne Fine Norman Friedman David Goldbogen* Robert Hillman Pearl Margolis Morris Roden Maurie Schneider Harriette Silverman* Richard Wolf*
Louis Bloom David S. Eisenberg Sandra Fooden Morris Ginsberg Etta Greenberg* Sol Kessler* Ruth Mason Lillian Rosenston Celia Schreibman* Sol Weinberg* Adolf Wolff
Marianne Brenner* Dorothy Feldheim* Faye Frank Leon Goldberg* Arnold Hecht* Louis Lerner* Max Pander Jessie Rubinstein* Morris Shapiro* Gerszon Weiskopf*
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October Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS October 6
Isaac Appel David Brodsky* Philip Gluskin* Hyman Hundert* Debrah Margolis Rochelle Mosoff Millard Oscherwitz* Sam Rabin Frances Spiegel*
Arnold Block* Jeffrey Caplan* Rose Goldberg* Harvey Maller Esther Mendelsohn Richard Nathan* Eva Pander Bernard Resnick* Ida Sulak
Symon Bows* Yale Gerol* Solly Gordon* Max Mann Hyman Molotsky Philip Nemser* Anita Raab Maurice Saltzman Anna Wortell*
October 13
Sidney Ament Irving Brown Debby Cortes M. Eileen Fojtik Lewis Heiber Norman Isaacson Diane Kovich* Shalom Nahum* Howard Riebman Lillian Seres
Albert Atlas Donna Bryant* Harold Falcon* Arlene Ganden Marilyn Holman* Dora Kahn* Yetta Levy* Richard Paley Arman Schaffer Carolyn Wolff
Jack Brill* Carol Caplan Charles Feldman Allen Guttenberg Eugenia Green Holmes Ida Kamen William Meyers* Philip Rich Meriel Schneider
October 20
Marilyn Balan Reba Broodno* Bernhard Dessauer* Melvin Fishman Doris Gerchikov Alice Gordon Gerald Hauser* Ruth Shirley Weiner Jacobs Meyer Kavitt Sidney London Leonard Pomper Susan Rosenbloom Sylvan Smith
Herman Barrier* Alice Chiprin* Ethel Ellis* Gene Garlin Betty Glassman Theodore Gottlieb* Michael Hoffman Elliot Kalina* Florence Levitt Burton Mora Sidney Ratskoff Sophie Sherman Armand Zucker
Seymour Berkovitz Barney Cole* Marcella Entman Thelma Geiger Shirley Goldberg Esther Halperin* Lester Jacobs* Haskell Kasanov Morris Levsky Miya Nagel Edward Rosenbaum* Merle Shuman
October 27
Bernice Abrams* George Brenghause* Mikhail Frumina Minnie Mae Hammer Erwin Karlin Burton Perlman Beverly Rudolph Estelle Shelley Lester Witkov*
Milton Behn Barnett Brody* Steve Gold* Jerome Horwitz* Annette Lerman* Herman Rothenberg* David Salavitch* Jackie Shuman Stuart Wolf*
Harvey Bregman Clara Chappe Gloria Greenbert Marcus Julis Harry Meyerowitz* Rose Rubin Leonard Shapiro* Reva White Fred Wolinsky*
* 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: Bruce Darin Phyllis Dritz Joe Ernsteen Diane Ganden Abby Grace Samantha Harris Sharon Harris Jane Kamerling Theresa Parrilli Bernie Silverman Hazzan Roger Weisberg Condolences Upon the Deaths of: Bob Parish Brother of Georgianne Oman
Ben Saypol Our beloved friend Betty Unger Mother of Jacki Unger
Congratulations upon: Births: Debbie & Ron Kovich upon the birth of their grandson, Jackson Henry Brown Denise & Orin Rotman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Hannah Marley Holleb
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND
CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Gerald Balbirer, missing you Poppy Gerry. Scott, Amy, Alex, Jake & Brett Bauer
IN APPRECIATION OF: Hazzan Weisberg for the help given to me for my FJMC Convention Torah portion. Robert Lipka
GENERAL FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea. John Ioanes UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Roz Coleman, beloved grandmother and great grandmother. The Brandt Family Gloria Hecht, always in my heart. Mitch Hecht Leo Liebovitz, beloved father. Susan Liebovitz & Michael Mangurten Debra Litwin, in loving memory. Deborah Schultz EDUCATION FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Abraham Silverberg Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt
Cantor Weisberg for the beautiful naming service for Maya Brooke Finkle. The Pervos Family IN MEMORY OF: Ben Saypol, our beloved friend. May his memory be for a blessing. Sandy & Andy Levitt UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ruth Greenhill Neil Greenhill Toby Rockwell, in loving memory of our beloved wife, mom and grandma. Debra & Marc Posner and Family Charlotte Sheim, beloved sister and aunt. Meyer Halperin and Family
Lil Shugan Roberta & Bill Uhler Sam Tepper Renee & Wes Brown
Engagement: Jodi & Steven Levit upon the engagement of their son Blake Levit to Erin Weil
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TRIBUTES FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Alvin Berger, in loving memory. Sherry & Marty Krawitz Shirley Pulver, missing our beloved mother. The Pulver Family
KIDDUSH FUND
SISTERHOOD FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved husband of Susan Adleman, father and grandfather of Rachel & Neil Jordan and Family. Cindy Lipka
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Audrey Epton, beloved mother. The Pulver Family
Gloria Dolores Paul, beloved mother of Marla & Ted Goldberg and grandmother of Aaron and Seth Goldberg. Cindy Lipka LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sam Stark, beloved father and grandfather. Linda & Albert Stark and Family
MEN’S CLUB FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jack Ellegant, in loving memory of my grandfather, “Papa Jack”. Robert Lipka
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF: Talia Gluck upon becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Cindy Lipka Lindsey Neiman upon becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Cindy Lipka Denise & Orin Rotman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Hannah Marley Holleb. Bonnie & Ira Sender
IN MEMORY OF: Lillian Signer, beloved grandmother of Shira & Marc Sender and great grandmother of Lauri, Teddy and Naomi. Cindy Lipka UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Maurice J. Korengold. Esther Mosak, Diane, Howard, Sam & Matt Ganden, Barb, Bryan, Mike & Aden Mosak
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TRIBUTES MICHAEL PEARL MEMORIAL FUND
ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Michael Pearl Scott & Davida Finkle and Family
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Alan Nisenbaum, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Papa Al. Sonia Nisenbaum Linda & Harry Zederman
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Maurice A. Harvis, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. Marti & Morry Rizman
BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ben Saypol, our beloved friend. May his memory be for a blessing. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Debbie & Joel Brodsky Judyth Groner Renee & Michael Klass and Family Erica & Gary Krugel Jill & Harold LeVine Susanne & Robert Pinzur Alice Roth & Stephen Altman
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Janet Z. Klass, in memory of our beloved mother. Debbie & Joel Brodsky JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Leo Semel, beloved father and grandfather. Louise & Lou Barnett
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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 David Klatzker Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Cantor Roger J. Weisberg President Sidney Mathias 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 David Klatzker 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. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m. Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
Candle Lighting Times Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
September 1 .................................................... 7:06 pm September 8 .................................................... 6:54 pm September 15 .................................................. 6:42 pm September 20 ........ROSH HASHANAH........ 6:33 pm
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.