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In This Issue Pajama Ball Upcoming Events Calendar President’s Message Israel Committee Speaker World Wide Wrap Neshama Carlebach Project Linus Social Action Book Discussion Tap the Torah Hesed Mission Statement Young Families Events Ways & Means Youth Community News Religious Education
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Adult Education Sisterhood Sisterhood Gift Shop Men’s Club Hebrew Literacy Graduates Boomers SHALVA Interfaith Council Alternative Minyan The Goodman’s Blog The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Business Directory Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits End of Year Donors Tributes
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PAJAMA BALL
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Reminders IMPORTANT DATES IN JEWISH HISTORY
FEB. 25, 2021 PURIM BEGINS AT SUNSET FEB. 26, 2021 PURIM ENDS AT SUNDOWN MARCH 27, 2021 PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNSET APRIL 4, 2021 PASSOVER ENDS AT SUNDOWN
EREV PURIM February 25, 2021
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES AT BETH JUDEA
PURIM February 26, 2021
February 2 February 7 February 9 February 11 February 12 February 15 February 17 February 20 February 20 February 24 February 24 February 28
Israel Committee Speaker World Wide Wrap Project Linus Neshama Carlebach Neshama Carlebach Sisterhood Event Men’s Club Tap the Torah Sisterhood Shabbat Pajama Ball Social Action Book Discussion Project Linus Israel Committee Movie
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AJEC Program Sisterhood Virtual Mah Jongg Men’s Club Poker Tournament Maccabi Speaker
GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA Please contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org or 847-634-0777 if you need any special assistance to participate in any of our program.
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CALENDAR
Watch your emails and our website for updates and changes to any of our programs or information
COVID-19 UPDATE: CBJ is following the guidelines in accordance with CDC and local government. The CBJ building is closed until it is safe to reopen. We will be providing daily morning (7:30 a.m.), evening minyan (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. at their regularly scheduled times through Zoom. Check your emails for all program offerings and the links to access. For Shabbat Services please see our calendar on our website at www.bethjudea.org for Service Time and all online events.
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President’s Message I always mention in these articles about I don’t know about you, but I am the programming from our fabulous always glad when the calendar turns to auxiliary organizations. The Men’s Club February. One more winter month is over for the year!! I am a and the Sisterhood have many events spring/summer person, so I am looking planned in February. I am so impressed forward to seeing the thermometer by the creativity of the events that are rise. Only two more months of winter!! occurring!! Please continue to read your DANA GOLDSTEIN The good news is that our second weekly emails and the co-presidents’ CBJ PRESIDENT home, Congregation Beth Judea, has articles in The Word for more lots of programming during the month information!! of February!! One would think that our Do you have an idea for a program that you programming would have slowed down during the pandemic, but that is not the case!! would like to see? Did you know that the synagogue has a committee dedicated to I hope you are all planning on joining me at the programming? If you think of a programming Pajama Ball on February 20. This is the idea that you would like to attend, I bet others synagogue’s large fundraiser for the year!! would want to attend it too!! Please contact While we are unable to gather in our Social Diane Ganden with any programming ideas or Hall as we have done in past years, the if you would like to join the committee. All committee has been so creative in their committees welcome new members and are planning of this event. There will be a open to new ideas!! comedian and dueling pianos!! There is also a 50/50 raffle and the opportunity to participate I want to remind you that a great way to connect in an auction. Even if you are unable to make to CBJ is to join the Board. The Nominating the event, you can still participate in the raffle Committee, which is being led by Sid Mathias, and the auction. In order for the synagogue to is meeting now to form the slate of new continue to support all its members in a fiscally Executive Committee and Board Members responsible manner, we need our which will be voted on at the Annual Meeting in congregation to support this fundraiser. May. If you have any interest in joining the Please register today to participate. If you Board, please contact either Sid or me. I would would like to be a sponsor, it is not too late – be happy to discuss what it means to be a contact Lisa Neiman or Brian Gurin for more information. Special thanks to the entire member of the Board of Directors. Serving as a committee for all your efforts on what will be an volunteer for the synagogue has become such outstanding evening!! a part of my life and has been very meaningful to me. As I said in my State of the Synagogue As you know, the synagogue typically has its speech, being the president has taken more large fundraiser around Purim time – hence time and patience then I originally thought but the Purim Masquerade and Roaring 20s has been one of the most rewarding evenings of the past. Rabbi Zimbalist, Arnie experiences of my life. I would love to share Bender, and the Ritual Committee are that experience with you!! planning Purim now. It is not too late to get involved in these holiday plans. Please On behalf of the clergy, staff, Board of contact Rabbi Zimbalist if you would like to Directors, my family, and myself, I wish all of participate in the service. you a Happy Purim!! DOWNLOAD OUR PAJAMA BALL FLYER HERE
L’shalom, Dana Goldstein President
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Israel Committee Guest Speaker
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World Wide Wrap Men’s Club World Wide Wrap XX Sunday, February 7, 2021 9:00 a.m. “Connecting Jews Across the Generations” Get Ready to Wrap and Roll!!
Join the Beth Judea's Men's Club on February 7th for the Annual World Wide Wrap - "Connecting Jews Across the Generations“ led by Sam Sussman, Norm Kurtz, and Orin Rotman. Celebrate the mitzvah of tefillin virtually! Use your own tefillin, or borrow tefillin from a family member. We also have tefillin that you can borrow and pick up from CBJ. Please contact Brandt Rosen at bdr8586@yahoo.com to request a set of tefillin.
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NESHAMA CARLEBACH
Award Winning Singer/Songwriter NESHAMA CARLEBACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 12:00 PM Neshama will be hosting a special class: Finding the Truth Within: Sameach b’Chelko (Contentment) During Unimaginable Times
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 6:30 PM Neshama will be joining us again for Shabbat along with Rabbi Zimbalist
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PROJECT LINUS
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Social Action Virtual Book Discussion
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Tap the Torah
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HESED COMMITTEE Dear Congregants, We hope you and your families are doing well during the quarantine. As the virus numbers in the state are beginning to rise again, it is important that we recognize that many of our congregants are feeling more isolated than ever. Perhaps you know of members who would benefit from ongoing contact from a caring congregant or perhaps you wish for this outreach. If so, please let us know, and we will have a volunteer contact you on a regular basis. We cannot do this, however, unless you let us know. Please let us help you if you- or someone you know- need it! We don’t want you to feel alone. We continue to reach out to congregants to mark happy milestones, such as birthdays and anniversaries. We want you to know you are being thought of during these happy occasions. If you would like to help make these calls, please contact Marilyn or Evan.
If you need assistance with technology to participate in the synagogue offerings or if you need a cloth mask, please let us know! Finally, we would like to welcome all the new members to our Beth Judea family. Thank you for recognizing CBJ as a warm and welcoming community. While we cannot congregate in person, there are many opportunities for you to become involved. If joining our committee is enticing, please call or mail us. Our email address is listed below. If you would be interested in helping us in the future or have suggestions on how to best meet the needs of congregants, please contact us at hesed.cbj@gmail.com. We wish each of you the best. Please stay safe and use all reasonable precautions to remain healthy. We are one family and need to take care of each other. Evan Rumack Marilyn Green-Rebnord
MISSION STATEMENT 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 America and the State of Israel.
Focus on Families
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BETHJUDEA.ORG TO VIEW ALL ONLINE AND UPCOMING EVENTS.
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Ways and Means = FUNrai$ing DONATING TO CBJ WITHOUT SPENDING $ We all Shop, Eat, Drink… Whether it is: Amazon Starbucks Dunkin Donuts Sunset Mariano’s Lettuce Entertain You …or more
FUNDRAISING IDEAS The Ways and Means Committee is here for your ideas; please share them with us at bgurin13@gmail.com .
Please Buy “Gift” Cards right from your phone; ask us how. Please use Amazon Smile on your Prime Account. It is that easy; we are here to help.
Let’s have fun while giving back to CBJ.
Thank you. Ways and Means
Thank you all for your support.
Who Knows About
Did you know that Congregation Beth Judea is part of the Amazon Smile Program? We are and last year, thank you to all of our congregants who shopped on Amazon Smile Program and designated Congregation Beth Judea as the recipient. We raised over $500. Any questions about Amazon Smile, please call the Beth Judea Office. The Word – February 2021
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Shiva Baskets
WAYS & MEANS
Sunshine Fund
CBJ Business Directory Advertising Opportunity
The primary purpose of the shiva tradition, or "sitting shiva," is to create an environment of comfort and community for mourners; it helps guide friends and family members through the loss of a loved one. Throughout the weeklong shiva period, mourners come together in one family’s home to offer their condolences and support. From a practical standpoint, the shiva process and practices associated with Jewish mourning add comfort to the life of a mourner following a death. In the period after suffering a loss, a mourner may be comforted by the structure and routines prescribed by traditional Jewish mourning laws.
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Historically, the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth Judea has sent shiva baskets to the immediate family of Board members; parents, spouses, siblings and G-d forbid, children. We would like to extend this gesture to the entire congregation. Donations may be sent the shul attention Lisa Neiman. Thanking you in advance for you generous donations.
Respectfully, Lisa Neiman
Gift Cards SUPPORT BETH JUDEA BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS Purchasing gift cards is one of the easiest ways to support Beth Judea.
SUPPORT BETH JUDEA WHILE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!!
The Congregation earns a rebate from the vendors when you utilize the gift cards, so there is no cost to you. Gift cards can be utilized the same as cash, there are no restrictions.
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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
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Youth Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine from USY
Please click here to find Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine. In this guide you will find many resources that can help you and your friends stay physically and emotionally healthy. We hope these tips, tricks, and connections will serve as supports - both on days when you're feeling okay and also on others when you need a helping hand. In addition to these resources, remember that our USY community has never been stronger or more supportive - you can find programs from USY and our many regions on multiple nights of every week. Always remember that your USY family doesn't end when the Zoom call is over. Your friends and staff members are always available for you to lend an ear, make you laugh, or just to talk. If you are looking for more resources, have any questions, or if you and your families need anything, please remember you can always find our contact information on the USY Website, www.usy.org
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Community News
Mazel tov to Amelia Tehrani on being selected as one of the 18 Under 18 Award Recipients!
Amelia was selected from a pool of over 100 teens nominated for contributing to our Chicago area Jewish Community in a meaningful way. In addition to being the Immediate Past BJUSY President, Amelia is very involved in USY now at the regional level, currently serving on the CHUSY Executive Board as the Communications VicePresident. Besides USY, Amelia is very involved with different clubs at her school, such as Best Buddies, Voices in Prevention (VIP), and Student Council serving on the executive board. She also is involved in VHgive, Spark, and Student Diversity Council. We are thrilled to see Amelia receive such a great honor and we all wish her a huge mazel tov! You can learn more about the 18 Under 18 award as well as view other award recipients from across the Chicago area by clicking the link below: JUF 18 Under 18 Award Page Click here to make a donation to CBJ in honor of Amelia
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Religious Education Did You Know This About Purim? •
Esther was a vegetarian. According to midrash, while Queen Esther lived in the court of King Ahasuerus, she followed a vegetarian diet consisting largely of legumes so that she would not break the laws of kashrut. For this reason, it is a tradition to eat beans and peas on Purim.
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There should be a go-between in delivering your mishloach manot. In the Book of Esther, it stipulates that we should send gifts to one another, not just give gifts to each another. So, send your packets of goodies to a friend via a messenger. Anyone can act as a go-between.
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The Book of Esther is the only biblical book that does not include G-d’s name. The Book of Esther also makes no reference to the Temple, to prayer, nor to Jewish practices such as kashrut.
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Hamantaschen might have been designed to symbolize Haman’s hat — or his ears or pockets. Some say these cookies represent Haman’s ears, and refer to a custom of cutting off a criminal’s ears before his execution. Another theory is that the three corners represent the three patriarchs, whose power weakened Haman and gave strength to Esther to save the Jews. Yet another theory: Because the German word tasche means “pouch” or “pocket,” the cookies could signify Haman’s pockets and the money he offered the king for permission to kill the Jews.
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In 1945, a group of American GI’s held belated Purim services inside a confiscated castle. A Jewish chaplain “carefully arranged the candles over a swastika-bedecked bookcase in the main dining room,” and Jewish soldiers explained to their Christian comrades in attendance about Haman and why it was so fitting that Purim services should be held in a castle that a Nazi propagandist had confiscated from the Jews.
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The Jewish calendar has a regular leap year with two months of Adar (but only one Purim, which falls during the second Adar). To ensure that the holidays remain in their seasons, the Jewish calendar gets adjusted to accommodate the 11-day difference between the lunar and solar years. A formula was created to know in which years a leap month would be added: every 3rd, 6th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th, and 19th year over a 19-year period.
Anna Besser Education Director
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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 Ongoing Classes WEEKLY CLASSES:
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SHABBAT SATURDAY CLASSES:
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Please visit our website at www.bethjudea.org for a list of all on-going and new adult education courses being offered. Check the site frequently as more classes are being added on a continuing basis.
These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.
Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted.
Talmud Study: Tractate Sukkah
Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.
These Saturday morning classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.
Weekly Parsha Study Facilitated by Orin Rotman
Shabbat morning at 9:00 a.m. every Shabbat morning
Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist
This year, we will delve into Tractate Sukkah. We will study the scope of the obligation to live in a Sukkah, the difference between a temporary and fixed structure, the commandments surrounding the lulav and etrog, and so much more! Join us for a lively discussion with Rabbi Zimbalist on Sunday mornings.
Abraham Joshua Heschel: Heavenly Torah: As Refracted through the Generations Taught by Orin Rotman
Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in September
Excerpts to be discussed will be made available, or the wonderful book can be obtained from local libraries or purchased on Amazon or other outlets.
Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants. Shabbat morning at 9:00 a.m. every Shabbat morning
Alternative Shabbat Service Facilitated by Norm Kurtz
Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. every Shabbat morning Norm Kurtz facilitates this Shabbat morning service that focuses on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. Join this innovative, creative, and different minyan each Shabbat morning at 10:30 am in Room 1.
Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. every Shabbat morning
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February 2021 Welcome to our Adult Education Series. We continue to offer all classes on Zoom. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
LUNCH & LEARN WINTER SERIES PIRKEI AVOT CHAPTER 3
Rabbi Zimbalist
Mondays at 12:00 PM January 11 – February 15, 2021 A close study of the third chapter of Pirkei Avot – The Ethics of our Fathers.
No prior study of Pirkei Avot or participation in previous Pirkei Avot classes required.
WEEKLY CLASSES: Nightcap with the Rabbi with Rabbi Zimbalist
TAP THE TORAH
Thursday evenings at 9:30 pm
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 8:00 PM Featuring Rhonda Cohn
Talmud Study: Tractate Sukkah Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist
TOPIC: HEARING WOMEN’S VOICES
Sunday mornings at 8 am Join Rabbi Zimbalist for a lively discussion and learn about different aspects of the festival of Sukkot. No prior Talmud experience is required, just an open mind, creative thoughts and a desire to engage in meaningful conversation.
Grab a beer, soft drink and snacks!
Join us for a lively discussion with friends. Sponsored by Men’s Club
Parsha of the Week Discussion Taught by Orin Rotman Shabbat morning at 9 am Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants.
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Sisterhood I really wish I had something inspirational to say, but as I sit here on a gray Sunday afternoon, I note how still everything seems right now. This is typically the hardest time of the year for me, living in the Midwest. I am trying to embrace the stillness, finding fulfilment. Some moments are better than others, but I want to look back at this period with some sense that I nurtured myself and those in my COVID circle, that I was able to slow down and just let things be. I hope that all of you are able to find what you are looking for in the stillness of this COVID winter. On behalf of Sisterhood, I want to thank Ellen Antman and all the vendors for a fun Virtual Vashti event. Moving our typical Vashti Night to a virtual event worked really well. Thank you to all who attended and supported this event and fundraiser. Thank you to Margie Miller for taking the time to talk to us about resilience. It could not be a more important topic right now. Her stories were inspirational and left us all with things to think about. Thank you to Elizabeth Ladin-Gross for putting this event together.
Our Heart of Quilling event will be taking place on Feb 15th. We are past the RSVP date, but we ordered a couple of extra kits. Please reach out to Marilyn Victor or Hannah WhitneyStein if you are interested to find out what is left. Feb 20th is Sisterhood Shabbat. Thank you to Darlene Bikshorn for organizing all of us. It will be a beautiful Shabbat lead by your fellow sisters. We hope to see as many Zoom squares as there were for Trivia night! March 14th will be our first Mah Jongg tournament. The flyer is out; details are available. Many thanks to Renee Kaplan and her committee for putting it all together.
We all know that we are better together. That being said, we have a few Board positions we are looking to fill. Now is a great time to get more involved in Sisterhood from your family room, living room, or dining room! Please reach out to Michele, Sarah Goldenberg (sarahbgoldenberg@gmail.com), or me with any thoughts or questions. New ideas are always welcome! Debbie Limer Debs825@datamanagersinc.com
Michele Sussman cbjsisterhoodmail@gmail.com Sisterhood Co-presidents
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Sisterhood Torah Fund
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Sisterhood Virtual Mah Jongg Tournament
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Sisterhood Gift Shop The Sisterhood of Beth Judea proudly shares about our renowned Judaica Shop! Due to COVID-19, our regular gift shop hours are suspended. Contact Ann Lerman at (847) 373-8640 or email us at giftshopcbj@gmail.com. Our Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of items and gifts with continually updated inventory. Come take a look at many of the following types of items: *Tallitot *Kippot *Women’s Head Coverings *Seder Plates *Hanukkah Menorahs *Shabbat Candlesticks *Kiddush Cups *Tzedakah Boxes *Wedding Gifts * Shofars *Bar & Bat Mitzvah Gifts *Mezuzah Cases and Kosher Scrolls *Yahrzeit Candles *Jewish Children’s Books *Wall Home Blessings *Hostess Gifts *Wedding Glasses *Decorative items……..and so much more!
Come and browse our amazing collections of beautiful Judaic Jewelry – for both Men and Women! We have countless Hamsas, Chais, Stars and Hoshens. You will love our special designer pieces. Also, our nonJudaic jewelry can make a special gift as well.! You will find many price points to meet all budgets. Our extensive collection of Tallitot, for both men and women, is a specialty we are known for in the Chicagoland area! We always have approximately 100 of the Tallitot in stock…most of them made in Israel! If the choices are overwhelming – or you wish to simply allow a family member or friend choose on their own – a Gift Certificate may be the wise choice for you – any denomination – anytime. We make it easy for you too – as we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover! So stop by and visit us to see for yourself why all of the talk! Have the Judaica Shop be a go-to spot for all your Judaic needs – please come visit us soon!
Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
20% OFF ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE Coupon must be present at time of purchase Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls. One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply -Expires December 31, 2020 COUPON
Men’s Club Shalom from the Men’s Club. As we are now in the midst of winter, we are past the holiday season and looking ahead to the upcoming festivals of Tu B’Shevat (January 27) and Purim (February 26). Tu B’Shevat is a curious festival in that we are celebrating the New Year of the Trees. What we are really celebrating is the end of the rainy season in Israel and the start of the trees blossoming and producing their fruit. Purim, as we all know, is the holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from being killed by Haman (Booo!!) as told in the Book of Esther, or the Megillah. While we won’t be able to celebrate as we would like, we still can enjoy the reading of the Megillah Thursday evening February 25 or Friday morning February 26, and the other events that will be available. On January 13th, we had another Schmooze and L’chaim. This was well attended, and we had approximately 20 men attend. The conversation was lively, and it is nice to meet and just talk. Our next Schmooze and L’chaim is in the planning stages. A date has not been selected yet, but stay tuned. On January 29, we held the Hebrew Literacy class graduation during Friday Shabbat services. Mazel tov to Sandy Citron and Sarah Polakow on completing the course. I know that your families are enormously proud of you. Ya’asher kocachem to Jerry Sakol and Daniel Landau on a wonderful job as their instructors. On January 30-31, the FJMC Leadership Development Institute (LDI) took place, and the Beth Judea Men’s Club was well represented. This program is incredibly special to us, as our own Norm Kurtz and Dr. Bert Fishman (z’’l) were creators of this annual event. This year, Eric Yegelwel was one of the program chairmen and Brandt Rosen was an attendee. Having been an attendee myself, I
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know what a great weekend this is. As with everything else, this year it was a virtual event. While I can’t say too much more about the event at this time, as I am writing this article prior to the event, I will have more in my next article. On February 7, Super Bowl Sunday, we will be having our annual World-Wide Wrap. This year it will be virtual, and our committee, which includes Norm Kurtz, Orin Rotman, Brandt Rosen, Rabbi Zimbalist, Anna Besser, Evan Rumack, Sam Sussman, and me, have been working hard to put together a meaningful and fun program. We hope you can join us for what will be a very unique and fun morning. On Wednesday, February 17, we will be having another Tap the Torah discussion. Rhonda Cohn will be the presenter, and she will be talking about the orthodox practice/rulings on avoiding women’s voices both literally and figuratively. This is sure to be a thoughtprovoking topic. Keep an eye on your email for additional information. Finally, a very hearty congratulations goes to Eric Yegelwel and Ron Friedman, both past presidents of our men’s club. Eric has been nominated as a Vice President and Ron has been nominated as Corresponding Secretary for the Board of the Midwest Region FJMC. I know both of you will do well in these positions, and you are keeping the tradition of CBJ men to move to the next level in our organization. Mazel Tov!! That’s it for now. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Brandt Rosen. As always, please stay safe and healthy. L’Shalom, Rob Lipka BJMC Co-President
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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. MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Hebrew Literacy Graduates Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Hebrew Literacy Graduates!
Sandy Citron and Sarah Polakow
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 the Men’s Club.
Tzedakah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box:
Did You Know...
We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.
Boomers All Congregation Beth Judea members age 55 and over, are welcome to participate. If you’re not already on the BOOMERS mailing list, please email your name and email address to:
boomerscbj@gmail.com. Stay healthy, Joan Rosemarin
Cell Phone Drop-Off Box In Synagogue Office! Help domestic abuse victims by donating your old cell phones. Each phone raises money for domestic abuse crisiscounseling services in the Jewish community!
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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INTERFAITH COUNCIL
News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council by Joanne Dicker, Out-going President It has been a pleasure serving as the President of the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council for the past two years. I have enjoyed working with both the lay representatives and clergy to solidify relationships, create working partnerships, promote programming, and serve our communities. I anticipate great future success for the Interfaith Council in fostering understanding and friendship amount those of different faiths; encouraging cooperative service efforts to address the social needs in our area and continuing to serve as an ethical and moral voice. I am pleased to announce our new officers for the Council for 2021: Richard Rosen, President (Temple Chai) Jeff Whitehead, Vice President (Hope Lutheran Church) Sue Geimer, Secretary (Saint Mary Parish) Kristen Levit, Treasurer (Congregation Shir Hadash) On February 24, 2021 at 8:00 p.m., in honor of Black History month, Congregation Beth Judea’s Social Action committee is hosting a virtual book discussion on Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Please see the attached flier . Ongoing: Food Pantries. Please help your neighbors whose lives have been adversely affected by the pandemic economically. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council helps support four food pantries of our member congregations located at Congregation Beth Am, Kingswood Methodist Church, St. Alphonsus, and St. Mary Parish. Your monetary donations are always welcome but especially needed at this time of year. I am also attaching a flier of requested nonperishable foods and dry goods should you wish to purchase and drop off at the food pantries directly. If you need assistance, I am also attaching contact information for our food and local pantries. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council proudly serves this community. If you have any programming suggestions, please forward them to me or your IFC representatives. Joanne Dicker, Out-going President For more information on any of our programs, please contact us by e-mail or telephone: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com, 224-699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org
Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council PO Box 5301, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council
by Joanne Dicker
Our food pantries and many of your neighbors desperately need your help! Due to the continued issues with the Corona virus, many more of our neighbors are in need of food and everyday supplies. Please help us support our local food pantries either through monetary donations or purchasing of needed supplies. If you are in need, see the list below of our food pantries and the township food pantries. If you are able, please purchase and donate any of the following items: Canned Soup Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables Grape Jelly Boxed Pasta Canned Tuna Baby Diapers
Canned Chili Cereals Peanut Butter Oatmeal Mac & Cheese Canned Chicken Vegetable Oil
Crackers Ramen Noodles Pasta Sauce Soap Spaghetti O’s Bagged Rice Laundry detergent
Shampoo Toilet Paper Paper Towels Flour Snacks Toothpaste
Locations of food pantries, pick up and drop of hours: (Please note that many food pantries have geographical restrictions for food distribution:) 1.
St. Mary Parish: 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Food is distributed on the third Saturday of the month. (ID and current utility bill required.) Food Donations will be collected on the first weekend of the month. Saturdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. If you cannot donate at these times, please contact the parish office at 847-541-1450 ext. 131 to make arrangements. 2. Kingswood Methodist Church: 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL. Food is distributed on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. (ID and proof of residency in Wheeling Township required.) Food donations are collected 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please leave food donations inside the church on the east side entrance on the tables provided. 3. St. Alphonsus: 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Food is distributed on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. (ID, proof of residency in Prospect Heights, Wheeling, or Mt. Prospect and current utility bill required) Food donations are collected between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the parish office. 4. Beth Am: 1377 Abbot Court, Buffalo Grove Food is distributed on the last Sunday of the month or call: 847-383-5017. (ID required.) Township pantries: 1. Vernon Township: 3050 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove Drive through pantry hours 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9:00-12:00, families at 8:00 (847) 634-4600, ID required. Donations of non-perishable foods are accepted from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. 2. Wheeling Township: 1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. (847) 2597730 Pre-packed bags are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon, and again between 1 pm – 4 pm. Residents will need to provide a picture ID and proof of residency. Donations of food are accepted Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Thank you so much for your help! Stay healthy and safe! For more information on any of our programs, please contact us by e-mail or telephone: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com, 224-699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council PO Box 5301 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMANS’ BLOG
Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service
Howie and Suzanne Goodman were valued members at Beth Judea until they decided to . make aliyah in 2009. The Goodmans have agreed to provide us with a blog on their experiences as new olim in Israel. Though we continue to miss the Goodmans, we can all look forward to reading about their adventures in Israel through the blog. To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel click here to share their experience.
Planned Giving Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate?
Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea. From Generation to Generation “Making a Difference in the Lives that Follow”
Service Leader: Norm Kurtz Every Shabbat Morning 10:30 am until 11:45 am. You are invited to join the Alternative Shabbat Service which meets every Shabbat morning via Zoom. Our growing interpretive minyan (prayer group) is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. We are innovative, creative, and different from the traditional service. We are friendly and welcoming to all. Being nonjudgmental and accessible, we are interested in creating a meaningful spiritual community where joyful prayer and spirited Torah discussion is experienced, accompanied by camaraderie and friendship. Join us for prayer/discussion/ learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat Shalom, Norm Kurtz Service Leader See your weekly email for the Zoom info.
Upon three things the world is based: For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org
Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and
EVERY SHABBAT MORNING
Upon the Practice of Charity
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The Helping Hand Plan
The Helping Hand Plan A Project of Congregation Beth Judea Hesed Committee
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Do you need some help? Do you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment? Do you need a ride to services at Beth Judea?
WHAT IS THE HELPING HAND PLAN? Beth Judea has a group of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to lend a hand. Just call or e-mail if you need some assistance. WHO DO I CONTACT TO REQUEST SOME HELP? Please call Larry Wollheim at 847-6349399 or e-mail Larry at lwollheim45@gmail.com to request help. It’s a Mitzvah to help someone. Please allow us to help you.
You Make A Difference We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved. If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below: Ellene Lammers Marilyn Green-Rebnord Evan Rumack Larry Wolheim
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Hesed Committee
An Important Announcement CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a knowledgeable individual. We have a group of congregants who have been trained or are professionals who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We are also thinking about starting some support groups. We would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call the Rabbi. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
We Would Like To Know WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
February 2
Todd Lichtenstein Kenneth Redfern Michael Savitt
February 3
Kenneth Margules Gary Mills
February 4
Ellen Lerner Liz Schachter
February 5
Arlene Ament Ana Goldman Lois Green Gregory Kalisky Audrey Taxer
February 7 February 9
February 16
Effie Kudlowitz Brenda Levin
February 18
Barbara Julis Eric Scott
February 19
Daniel Dubin Scott Finkle Sherry Weinberger
February 20
Sarah Goldenberg
February 21
Lance Pacernick Teri Pulver
February 22
Elizabeth Ladin-Gross
Carrie Shultz Wendy Weinger
February 23
Patricia Feldman Miriam Krieberg
Alan Palmer Lewis Rosenthal
February 24
Scott Landau
February 25
Bruce Hoffman Ellene Lammers Jerrold Lazar
February 26
Georgianne Oman Brittany Rosenbloom Andrea Warren
February 27
Wendy Frost Glenn Goldstein Jeffrey Wener
February 28
Bradley Arnold
February 10
Jason Allen Judith Levitan
February 11
Barbara Buhai Gary Friedlander
February 13
Natalie Gurin Jackie Strauss
February 14
Stuart Kersky
February 15
Howard Lifshitz Helen Peters Beth Pollard
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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FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
February 2
Marlene & Jerrold Gothelf Karey & Allen Rosenston
February 15
Alison & Morris Zimbalist
February 16
Mary & Allan Wernick
February 19
Laura & Jason Kahn
February 21
Rhonda & Jeffrey Wener
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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February Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS February 5
Jack Adelman Barbara Deckowitz Muriel Epstein* Moe Forman* Marvin Harris* Sandra Levinson Jackie Max* Ann Nemser* Jacob Rizman* Minnette Rothstein Rose Sher Sidney Simons* Arthur Westerman*
Jack Babbitt* Florence Deckowitz Bertha Feldman* Richard Ganden* Dorothy Hyman Horward Lorber* Leon Mordoh David Polakow* Pola Rizman* Mary Alice Ryan George Sherman* Bernard Stouber
Robert Cohen* Irwin Dritz* Ceil Feldstein Sol Ganelin* Sylvia Katz* Sidney Lorber* Solomon Mordoh* Hymen Polonsky Jack Rosenthal Jerome Schneider* Seymour Shub* Sam Wener
February 12
Manny Adler* Mac Brown* Becky Cohn Arthur Deicher Agnes Ellegant Norton Ferber* Corrine Gill John Hoeflich Lillian Karp Rita Kravitz Sam Lemsky Earl Levit Victor Nahum* Bernard Resnik Philip Rothstein Samuel Shwachman Elaine Waitz Bernard Weisberg
Dorothy Becker* Barbara Cohen* Alice Copeland * Harold Dobrikin* Irene Ernstein Lillian Freedman Benjamin Golyer* Lena Kagan* Samantha Keeshin* Teddy Kray* Gary Lerman* Monte Levitt* Judif Pesin Dorothy Rose* Steven Schmeisser* Beatrice Silver* Bertha Watchman Florence Zablen*
Morris Braverman* David Cohen Shirley Davis* Aaron Elisco Sherie Esrig* Yudes Frumina Faye Hefler* Lou Kalisky Gert Korengold Norman Leibold* Albert Levin Betty Mehr Jacob Petrynek* Mila Rosenberg Hyman Schwartz* Marshall Sylvan Howard Weinert Leslie Zucker*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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February Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS February 19
Hanna Adler* Faina Brudnoy Rose Elisco Jean Fisher Sam Garber* Sherry Gerber* Bernard Hefler Marcia Katz Ruth Lifshitz* Barbara Pomerantz Ruby Rashbaum Alexander Sanders Max Morris Sheft William Steres* Robert Victor* Ellin Wener*
Dan Bauer* Clara Charlat* Charles Falk* Frances Friedlander Paul Geiger Norma Gordon* Joseph Hockfield* Jack Krivitzky* Howard Malkin* David Popilsky* Edith Rockwell Carl Shapiro* Rosalind Singer Isabelle Victor* Beverly Weiner*
Benjamin Berkovitz* Sonia Copelovitz David Feldheim* Elke Garber* Irving Gelman Anna Haberman* Manny Indes* Joseph Levin Abraham Orloff Sandra Portnoy* Phillip Rothenberg* Joseph Shefsky* Anne Soll* Joyce Victor Edith Weisman
February 26
Albert Appel Robert Block* Frieda Brin* Lester Copeland* Jeannette Dritz* Max Gimpel Leo Greenberg* Anne Heldman Larry Kolko Leonard Levitan* Ronald Marcus Bessie Mordoh* Toby Pollack* Barbara Sachs* Barbara Seider Hilda Stern Jennifer Allison Waller Peter Weisberg
Maurice Arker* Helene Borkan* Riva Chiet* James Corenman* Paul Fields Meyer Goldware* Harold Gross* Emmanuel Kaplan Meyer Kovich* Sofia Magill David Marder Sylvia Perl* Audrey Rothenberg Vivian Schneider* Henry Siegel Carl Unger* Ada Weiner*
Helen Berg* Rose Brandt Marvin Cohn Russell Davis* Bruce Gerber* Jacob Gordon* Charles Haberman* Seymour Keeshin* Norman Kronowitz Carl Mandel Helen Mills Helene Plager Marcella Rumack* Ada Seaver Ben Silverman* Jerome Waitz* Lucille Weisberg*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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March Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS March 5
Louis Bardos* William Cohn Sandra Gartenberg* Jacob Hammer Marvin Kaplan Ethel Korengold Bernard Kurtz* Ann Levin* Leonard Levy* Joel Mosak* Jack Nimzin* Cynthia O. Rafal* Norman Rubin* Nancy Schwerdlin Harvey Stein* Ruth Tolsky Morris Walcer* Sonia Wisotsky*
Gerald Brownfield Doris Friedland Lillian Gold* Vera Hefler Tessie Kaufman Harry Kray* Steven Landau* Ben Levin* Rena Lichtenstein* Minnie Muffson Ruth Peck Myra Rosenbloom Milton Ruttenberg* Molly Sobol* Martin Stein* Esther Waddell Jeffrey Weisberg* Lawrence Zablen*
Samuel Cohen* Charles Allen Fryer Lillian Goldstein* James Jacobs* Wanda Komisarz Hymen Krieberg Lee Lazar* Esther Levin* Charlotte Ludwig* Dora Nechamkin* Bernard Rafal Morris Rotman Carol Schechter Michael Spivak* Rudolf Stein* Jill Waitz Richard Welch Judith Zelson
March 12
Ma Celia Abelson* Lorraine Berkowitz Beatrice Dennis June Handler Cecilla Lerner* Morris Nathan* Charlotte Hannah Plaut Irving Sachs* Calvin Stark David Zoller*
Rose Altman* Renee Blustein Miriam Ferber* Joseph Indes* Frieda Lieberman* Leo Nochimson* Louis Polakow Max Schwartz* Caesar Wollheim
Lena Appel Shelly Braverman* Jerald Groner Barry Jeross Beatrice Mann Mildred “Mickie” Orechkin Carl Rosenthal* Charlotte Siegel* Abraham I. Wortell*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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March Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS March 19
Peter Brenner* Jack Cohen Carl Elvove* Marlene Green Sylvia Harris Jerry Kaplan* Rhea Klein Ruth Reingold Gloria Silver Sam Weinberg* Irwin Zorfas
Henry Burdeen* Beverly Donenberg Lori Geraty Harold Greenbert Robert E. Hazan* Irene Karel Alex Lerman* Rita Royeck David Smith Esther Wolf*
Hillary Chusid Ellyn Drazin Lenore Gluskin* Paul Grobman* Mildred Honigberg Albert Karno Fannie Paula Plaut Schiller Eli Seltzer Julius Strauss Lenora Tammy Zeff
March 26
Gilbert Agrest Joel Bikshorn Minnie Cohen Howard Epstein* Perry Fisher Joseph Greenberg* Lenore Kasper Abe Levin David Lipscher* Karl Perl* Jack T. Rotman Barbara Savitt Philip Shultz* Micky Verbin* Ronald Woff
Irving Berkowitz Fred Bornstein* Roslyn Drizner Michael Fagan Diane Goldstein* David Gutstein* David Keifsky Edith Levine* Bernard Margolis Sonia Rosenfeld* Morris Saharack Frances Schneider Anita Smith Bertha Weinberg*
Barbara Bernstein Martha Chibnik Devora Elbaum* Burton Fischman Sala Gotfryd Alex Hortick Seymour Lazar* Mildred Levinson Joyce Papageorge* Larry Rothman Sam Sanes* Mildred Sherman* Beverly Sokol* Abraham Weissman
* 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: Andrew Bernstein Charles Bernstein Marsha Bernstein Neal Ford Claryce Geisakowski Marla Goldin Tziporah Laden-Gross Judith Heller Alene Wiseman Judy Jutovsky Zev Katz Howard Levy Lily Miller Barbara Ogle B.J. Taylor Condolences Upon the Deaths: Marla Goldberg Our Congregant Beloved Wife of Ted Goldberg Beloved Mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg
Muriel Kasanov Beloved Mother of Susan Silverstone Stephen Katz Our Congregant Beloved Husband of Barbara Buhai Harry Polakow Beloved Uncle of Phyllis Udany and Joel Polakow Beloved Great-Uncle of Jason, Marni, and Sarah Polakow Arthur Schechter Our Congregant Beloved Husband of Carol Schechter, z“l Joy Taub Beloved Mother of Jeff Taub Beloved Grandmother of Zachary Taub
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Congratulations upon the Engagement: Tammy & Darrell, z”l Pollack upon the engagement of their son and Renee & Michael Malter upon the engagement of their grandson, Elliott Pollack and Tanya Ganellen Congratulations upon the Birth: Geri & Robert Friedman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Lyla Stella Friedman End of the Year Donation: Thank you to the following congregants: Susan & Jerrold Silver Darlene & Carl Tominberg
RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea for the many classes and services. Jay Yusko & Carol Thor Rabbi Zimbalist for the great Lunch and Learn. Elaine Howard Rabbi Zimbalist for the added joy and contributions you bring to CBJ. Joan & Norm Kurtz SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES TO: B.J. Taylor, our good friend. Renee & Wes Brown
IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. The Mann Family – Skip, Kim, Ryan, Josie, Jason, Amber, Owen & Nate Sandra Rockwell
RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)
IN MEMORY OF: Adele Ludwig, our beloved “Aunt Dolly”. Debbie & Joel Brodsky Marty Rockwell, beloved husband of Sandy Rockwell and beloved father and grandfather of Debbie & Marc Posner and Family. Kim & Joel Abern UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mac Brown, beloved father. Renee & Wes Brown
Sandy Caplan, in loving memory. Ron Caplan Becky Cohn, always remembered. Hennie Elisco
Irwin Dritz, MD, in loving memory. Phyllis & Robert Dritz Pearl Smiler, in loving memory. Suzie & Craig Cohn
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND IN HONOR OF: Rabbi Howard Lifshitz. Renee & Wes Brown
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jackie Max, in loving memory. Pamela & Ron Max
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Susan & Stan Eisenhammer Jerry H. Nixon, in loving memory of our Dad and Grandpa Jer. Kim, Joel, Alexis & Andrew Abern UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Barbara Cohen, in loving memory. Richard & Gayle Pervos Ann Karno, in loving memory. Richard & Gayle Pervos Irv Kaufman, in loving memory of our father and grandfather. Betty & Steve Kolko and Family Marilyn Levit, in loving memory of our beloved mother who was so good to everyone. Steven & Jodi Levit Minette Rothstein, beloved mother. Merle Linderman
Philip Rothstein, in loving memory. Merle Linderman Rose Secler, in loving memory. Gloria, Harold, Ross, Suzanne & Rachel Secler
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PRAYER BOOK FUND (A SIDDUR WAS PURCHASED AND DEDICATED) IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Kim, Joel, Alexis & Andrew Abern
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Michael Jaffe, in loving memory of my brother who is missed. With love, Jean Friedman CONGREGATION SUPPORT FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Janette Friedman, in loving memory. Jean & Ron Friedman
INCLUSION FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Susan Adleman Debbie & Joel Brodsky Gerilyn Miller-Brown & Paul Brown Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Sue & Aaron Hershinow Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Renee & Michael Klass and Family Bill, Judy, Hayley & Ashley Levitan Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Rhonda & Jeff Wener
KIDDUSH FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea Renee & David Kaplan Judy & Larry Weindruch Laura & Stan Zoller IN HONOR OF: Charlie Groner upon reading Haftarah. Debbie & Arnie Bender and Family IN MEMORY OF: Miguel Ben Ezra, in loving memory. Debbie & Arnie Bender and Family Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Debbie & Arnie Bender and Family
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ruth Miller Zeiger, in loving memory. Jeanne Zeiger Krulewich CHESED FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Jim & Linda Schuetz
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TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND
IN HONOR OF: Geri & Rob Friedman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Lyla Stella Friedman. Rhonda & Jeff Wener IN MEMORY OF: Miguel Ben Ezra, in loving memory. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Sandy Levitt Marilyn Green-Rebnord & David Rebnord Kimberly & Thomas Williamson Marty Rockwell, beloved husband of Sandy Rockwell and beloved father and grandfather of Debbie & Marc Posner and Family. Heidi & Jerry Sakol
GENERAL FUND (Cont.) UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Elizabeth Rosenthal, in loving memory. Susan & Robert Rosenthal
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sandra Levinson, beloved wife, mother and nana. The Levinson & Leiter Families
Harvey Schmall, in loving memory. Eve & Steven Appelbaum
SISTERHOOD FUND
Evelyn Torres, in loving memory. Estelle Karp
TORAH RESTORATION FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Tom, Jenny & Julia Sweeney
CAMP RAMAH FUND
Art Schechter, beloved father of Lynda & Gene Sachs and Family. Michael Bojan
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Elizabeth Rosenthal, beloved mother. Florence Rosenthal
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Roselin Berman, in loving memory. Carol & Sheldon Kaner
Elizabeth Rosenthal, in loving memory. Charles Field
Gregorio Copelovitz, in loving memory. Consuelo C. Frost
EDUCATION FUND
Shirley Kriegler, in loving memory. Suzanne Reingold Philip Meltzer, in loving memory. Carla & Elliott Bankendorf
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MEN’S CLUB FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Heidi & Jerry Sakol
IN HONOR OF: Barbara & Lee Silver upon the marriage of their daughter, Julia to Joey Mintz. Lori & Carey Bacalar IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Sherry & Daniel Weinberger Sara Lipson, beloved grandmother of Rebecca Schlichting. Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus
LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ann Nemser, beloved mother and grandmother. We love you and miss you. Linda & Albert Stark and Family Michael Schwartz, beloved nephew and cousin. Linda & Albert Stark and cousins
FOCUS ON FAMILIES FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: David Polakow, in loving memory. Joel & Pam Polakow and Family
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TRIBUTES ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ethan Levitan, our beloved son and brother, in our hearts always. Judy, Bill, Hayley & Ashley Levitan
IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Joan & Bradley Clemens
IN MEMORY OF: Edward Mitchell, beloved father of Ellyn & Layne Pollard. Melinda & Jeff Fine
Ethan Levitan, our beloved nephew and cousin. Isabele Nisenbaum and Family
Sylvia Katz and Pola Rizman, in loving memory. Susan Rizman
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Arlen Litwin, in loving memory. Burt Litwin June Walcer, in loving memory. Chuck Walcer
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RACHEL HIRSHMAN MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Amelia Tehrani for being selected as one of the 18 under 18 Award Recipients. Daniella Adar
BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted Goldberg and beloved mother of Aaron & Seth Goldberg. Mitch Hecht
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org Website: http://www.BethJudea.org Rabbi Morris Zimbalist Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Hazzan Emeritus Roger J. Weisberg President Dana Goldstein 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.
Candle Lighting Times
Worship Schedule Conducted by Rabbi Morris Zimbalist
Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
Shabbat Evening Services ..........................................6:30.p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ........................................ 9:30 a.m. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m.
February 5 ..……............................................... 4:50 p.m. February 12 …….............................................. 4:59 p.m. February 19 ……………………...................... 5:08 p.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan: Sunday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
February 26 …………….………..................... 5:17 p.m.
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The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is אֲ ֶשׁר,ֹלקינוּ ֶמלֶ ְך הָ עוֹלָ מ ֵ ֱבָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה ה' א .וֹתיו וְצִ וָּנוּ ְלהַ ְד ִליק נֵר ֶשׁל ַשׁבָּ ת ָ ְִק ְדּ ָשׁנוּ ְבּ ִמצ Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has hallowed us through His Commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.
