Seder I March 27
פסח שמח וכּשר 5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047 Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org
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Congregation Beth Judea Welcomes Cantor/Educator Candidate Elizabeth Bat-Sarah Virtual Visit from Tuesday, March 2nd – Sunday, March 7th
Click here to view the schedule of events and to register
Click here for Cantor Bat-Sarah’s Bio
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May your Pesach overflow with happiness. May you always be blessed with health, peace, prosperity and togetherness. With sincere wishes to our Beth Judea family for a happy and blessed Passover filled with love. From the entire staff, clergy and leadership of Congregation Beth Judea
Rabbi Morris Zimbalist
Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz
Hazzan Emeritus Roger Weisberg
Marc Sender Youth Director
Lisa Neiman Executive Director
Anna Besser Education Director
Dana Goldstein CBJ President
In This Issue Clergy Virtual Visit Upcoming Events Pajama Ball Thank You’s Calendar President’s Message Passover Special Upcoming Programs Hesed Mission Statement Young Families Events Ways & Means Youth Community News Adult Education
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Sisterhood Sisterhood Gift Shop Men’s Club Interfaith Council Boomers SHALVA Alternative Minyan The Goodman’s Blog The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Business Directory Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes
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Important Dates and Notices REMINDER
Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 14h.
Turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday evening, March 13th.
IMPORTANT DATES IN JEWISH HISTORY MARCH 27, 2021 MARCH 27, 2021 MARCH 28, 2021 APRIL 4, 2021
EREV PESACH 1st SEDER 2nd SEDER YIZKOR (PESACH 8)
APRIL 8, 2021 APRIL 15, 2021 APRIL 30, 2021
YOM HASHOAH YOM HA’ATZMAUT LAG B’OMER
Watch your emails and our website for updates and changes to any of our programs or information
MARCH EVENTS March 10 March 11 March 12 March 14 March 16 March 18 March 19 March 21 March 22 March 27
Sisterhood Book Club Lunch & Learn w/Neshama Carlebach Shabbat Service with Neshama Carlebach Yom HaShoah Candle Pickup & Delivery AJEC Program Lunch & Learn with Jackson Mercer Shabbat Service with Jackson Mercer Men’s Club Virtual Poker Tournament Israel Committee – Maccabi Speaker Men’s Club Shabbat
APRIL EVENTS April 8 April 8 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 12 April 15 April 18 April 22 April 23 April 25 April 30
Yom HaShoah Lunch & Learn w/Neshama Yom HaShoah Community Program Shabbat Services with Neshama Shabbat Services – Bet Shabbat Sisterhood Event Yom Ha’Atzmaut Sisterhood Torah Fund Lunch & Learn with Chava Mirel Shabbat Services with Chava Mirel Goodman’s Israel Presentation Lag B’Omer
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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PAJAMA BALL
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PAJAMA BALL
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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 The one thing I really like about March By now, you should have received an is it is now the month when the time email from me with an exciting change occurs, and the days will finally announcement about a second clergy be longer. I will happily ”Spring candidate virtual visit which will occur Forward” and lose an hour of sleep on between March 2 and March 7. I am March 14!! Here is my friendly pleased to announce that the Second reminder to set your clocks ahead one Clergy Search Committee has invited DANA GOLDSTEIN CBJ PRESIDENT hour before you go to bed on Saturday, Cantor Elizabeth Bat-Sarah as a March 13. We have certainly had our candidate to meet the congregation to fill the Cantor/Educator role. Please know share of cold weather. According to the Chicago Tribune, Chicago and the suburbs that no decision has been made yet!! Your went 17 days or 400 consecutive hours before voice matters!! I hope that you and your family the temperature was above freezing. will take advantage of the opportunities to meet However, while the weather outside may be Cantor Bat-Sarah through Zoom. During the frightful, the activities and programming at CBJ visit, the Second Clergy Search Committee will certainly are delightful!! request your feedback and present the findings to the Board of Directors. It is ultimately the I hope you were able to join me at the Pajama Board of Directors’ decision if an offer is Ball with a Purpose on February 20. I was so extended to the candidate. The Board of happy to see so many friendly faces with 159 Directors is committed to making this decision tiles via Zoom!! That means there were easily with input from the Congregation. over 200 people in attendance at the first ever Zoom Fundraiser!! What a wonderful event it Great Things are Happening at Congregation was- complete with creative baskets of either Beth Judea!! I say this all the time and I hope desserts, mocktails or cocktails, a silent you echo my comments and can see that CBJ auction, dueling pianos, and a talented is not just a place where minyans and Shabbat comedian performing from Israel!! While it was Services occur. This pandemic has taught me unfortunate that there were some computer that CBJ is much more than a building on Rt 83 glitches, we were able to be entertained by our in Long Grove. I encourage every member to talented congregants Michael Gluck and attend any Zoom event and feel the warmth as I Bruce Darin. Congratulations to the winners do when I log on and see the faces of my CBJ family!! of the 50/50 raffle who won over $2800. Thank you to Brian Gurin, VP of Ways and Means, who dedicated countless hours to On behalf of the clergy, staff, Board of make this fundraising event a success!! Directors, my family, and myself, I wish all of you a Happy Pesach!! Special thanks to the entire committee which included Arnie Bender, Debbie Bender, Larry Bender, Herb Finn, Diane Ganden, L’shalom, Todd Lichtenstein, Heather Melnick, Ethel Schwerdlin, Michele Sussman, and Audrey Taxer. I also want to thank Talia Brody for Dana Goldstein baking and Gabby Taxer and Natalie Gurin President for wrapping the baskets. Finally, to Karen Edidin, Lisa Neiman, and the CBJ staff, thank you for making this an incredible event at CBJ!!
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Passover
Passover Passover
is from Saturday evening, March 27, 2021 through sundown Sunday, April 4, 2021
Please watch our website at www.bethjudea.org for all events and Services related to Passover.
Click Here to Download the Rabbinical Assembly Pesah Guide for 5781
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Grieving a Death During a Pandemic
Grieving a Death During a Pandemic: An Evening of Support Wednesday, March 3, 2021 7:30 - 8:30pm CST We will come together virtually to explore alternative ways to mourn and grieve while we gain comfort in being together.
The evening will include support and wisdom from a grief counselor, a community member grieving a new death and a cantor singing a niggun, reciting a poem and chanting El Malei Rachamim, a prayer of remembrance. You will be invited to share a photo of your loved one(s) during the program. Upon completion of our formal program at 8:30pm, participants are invited to stay online for brief personal sharing and to receive information about our upcoming support groups. This program is generously supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. Click Here to go to the JCFS website to register.
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Congregation Beth Judea is a partner in the ScholarStream series. You may register for any and all sessions from both JTS and Ziegler. If you wish to attend a session, you MUST register for that session. Registrants will receive the Zoom link to join the sessions in the confirmation email after you register. The deadline to register for a given session is 11 AM ET on the morning of the session. To register at no cost please enter the coupon code below. Please note that the code is case sensitive. Note that the registration may ask for credit card/billing info but with the coupon code entered and applied, registrants can click through without entering the information. Session times , faculty and topics are below. Coupon code: GroveFeb 21
Jews and Power: From Biblical to Modern Times Wednesdays at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT JTS Registration Link An exploration of the implementation of Jewish power in the past and in the present. How have Jews rebelled against, accommodated to, and made use of structures of power in varying historical contexts? •
2/24: Prof. Jack Wertheimer, “Money and Power in Today’s American Jewish Community”
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3/3: Rabbi Gordon Tucker, “Allegations of Dual Loyalty in Jewish History”
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3/10: Prof. Amy Kalmanofsky, “Rebels With a Cause: Insurrection in the Tanakh”
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3/17: Prof. Marjorie Lehman, “The Power Dynamics of Queen Helene”
Reimagining Exodus Through Stories, Songs and Sightseeing Thursdays at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT (1st three sessions); Tuesday at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT (4th session) Conservative Yeshiva Registration Link Join faculty of the Conservative Yeshiva for some Passover-themed learning.
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3/4: Ilana Kurshan, “Sorcery and Secret Arts: Magic and Demonology in the Lore of Passover, Then and Now”
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3/11: Dr. Stephen Arnoff, “These Songs of Freedom: Discovering the Rock and Roll Canon for Passover
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3/18: Jonty Blackman, “Journeying to and Through the Promised Land: Part I of an In-Depth Tour of Some of Israel’s Most Notable Sites
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3/23: Jonty Blackman, “Journeying to and Through the Promised Land: Part II of an In-Depth Tour of Some of Israel’s Most Notable Sites
If you have any questions, please email Max Arad at marad@rabbinicalassembly.org.
Please contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org if you need assistance to participate in this program.
Virtual Lunch & Learn Award Winning Singer/Songwriter
Renown Musician and Author
NESHAMA CARLEBACH
JACKSON MERCER
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 12:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 12:00 PM
Neshama will be hosting a special Lunch & Learn
Jackson will be hosting a special Lunch & Learn
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FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021 5:30 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2021 6:30 PM
Neshama will be joining us again for Shabbat along with Rabbi Zimbalist
Jackson will be joining us for Shabbat along with Rabbi Zimbalist
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Yom HaShoah Candle Pickup & Delivery
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Sisterhood Virtual Mah Jongg Tournament
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Men’s Club Virtual Poker Tournament
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Israel Committee Invites You To A Very Special Presentation
Please contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org if you need assistance to participate in this program. Click Here to RSVP
The picture in upper left corner includes Beth Judea’s Seth Goldberg when he was on a special exhibition team that was sent to Israel to play wheelchair basketball against disabled Israeli athletes (including ex-military) in multiple Israeli cities.
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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 – March 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
Don't forget to sign up for #MyUSYfiSpring to get access to even more USY events! We have some AMAZING news for you: #MyUSYfiSpring is officially underway! Are you looking for some fun activities to do after school or on the weekends? Look no further! #MyUSYfiSpring has a ton of new programs for you to participate in all semester! Your #MyUSYfiSpring Regional All-Access pass is your gateway to every CHUSY Program we'll be running this Spring! You'll have access to conventions, lounge-nights, and more. Click here for more information, and click the button below to register!
Thanks to a generous donation, CBJ Youth Membership is now free for all Congregation Beth Judea members! Not a member of CBJ? Sign up for membership in CBJ Youth today tinyurl.com/cbjyouth Check out all of our upcoming programs at tinyurl.com/bjusycalendar
CBJ Youth welcomes the participation of teens of all abilities, races, Jewish backgrounds, family structures, gender identities, and sexual orientation. If you need any accommodations to participate in our programs please contact Marc, youthdirector@bethjudea.org
Youth Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine from USY
Please click here to find Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine. In this guide you will find many resources that can help you and your friends stay physically and emotionally healthy. We hope these tips, tricks, and connections will serve as supports - both on days when you're feeling okay and also on others when you need a helping hand. In addition to these resources, remember that our USY community has never been stronger or more supportive - you can find programs from USY and our many regions on multiple nights of every week. Always remember that your USY family doesn't end when the Zoom call is over. Your friends and staff members are always available for you to lend an ear, make you laugh, or just to talk. If you are looking for more resources, have any questions, or if you and your families need anything, please remember you can always find our contact information on the USY Website, www.usy.org
We're here for you, now and always.
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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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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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March 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.
WEEKLY CLASSES:
AJEC PROGRAM
Nightcap with the Rabbi with Rabbi Zimbalist Thursday evenings at 9:30 pm
Talmud Study: Tractate Sukkah Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist 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.
Parsha of the Week Discussion Taught by Orin Rotman
March 16, 2021 1:00 PM TOPIC BUBBE MEISES, JEWISH CUSTOMS AND SUPERSTITIONS: What we do, why we do them, and how they relate to our Jewish History
Via Zoom
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 Sisterhood Shabbat was lovely! I hope that all of you who attended agreed. Zoom provided one thing we normally would not have, and that was coast to coast representation. As I flipped through the pages, it was so nice to see so many faces smiling back up at me. Thank you to Rabbi Ellen for joining us from New York and Fran Hildebrandt from Michigan, both representing Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Thank you to Darlene Bikshorn for organizing and leading the service (from Florida). Thank you to all the Torah readers and service leaders- such a learned and willing group of women. Our synagogue is lucky to have all of you. For Judaica Arts we hosted a quilling event. Thank you to Marilyn Victor and Hannah Whitney-Stein for putting all the pieces together. Given that February was Women’s Heart Health month, Hannah provided us all with heart health information we should know and remember as specific to women. Paige Gitles, a friend of mine, was our instructor. I was looking so forward to doing the program remotely from her house, but Mother Nature decided that was not to be. (That was the evening we received between 5” and 18” of snow). Thank you to Paige and, her husband Chuck for rigging up a camera last minute and making it work. Our Mahjong tournament is coming up March 14th from 12:30pm to 4pm. It is not too late to join. We would love to have you. Please see the flyer for details. Renee Kaplan and Debbie Bender are our point people for the event. Thank you to both of you and your committee! There will be prizes and raffles. Come join the fun! April 18th will be our Torah Fund Event. By the time that you are reading this the details will be out. At the time that I am writing, we are not quite there. Please refer to the flyer that I am hoping will be included in this edition of the Word for all the details. If there is no flyer here, it will be in the weekly email. Please reach out to Andrea Heiger for any questions, how to attend, or how to donate to Torah Fund. She is always happy to help!
The Central Great Lakes Region of Women’s League will be hosting a virtual conference called “Our Journey Continues…..Nourishing our Souls” on April 25th. As a paid member of Sisterhood, there is no cost to attend. Please consider attending for part of the day or the whole day. More details will be out soon; please keep an eye out for them. What could be better than the smell of a fresh challah in the oven on Friday afternoon?! Edna Shrank, challah baker extraordinaire, will be leading a Challah Bake for us on May 2nd from 11:30am-1pm. She will do it in stages, so we can all experience the steps involved. She will provide us with her recipe, so you can do the same in your kitchen.
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Sisterhood Are you interested in getting more involved in Sisterhood? Our meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month and listed in the weekly email. We love to see new faces and welcome all. When I started getting involved in Sisterhood, I did not see myself taking on the co-president position. When asked, I saw it as a chance to break out of my comfort zone into a position that many current members had already taken at some point. It was a chance to try something new while being helped, supported, and encouraged by current board and membership. You don’t know unless you try. I am glad that I decided to give it a go. I would encourage you to do the same. It certainly does not have to be a board position. Come for the connection and friendship. Pesach is almost upon us once again. What that will look like for each of us with COVID precautions still very much an issue is hard to know. At least it will not be the adrenaline rush it was last year. However, you decide to celebrate, I hope you find it meaningful. Michele and I are wishing everyone a good month. If there is anything that we can help with, please reach out.
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 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)
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Men’s Club Greetings from the Men’s Club. As I am writing this, it is hard to believe that we are getting ready to celebrate Purim and that Passover is just a few short weeks away. It really hit home the other day when I was walking through Mariano’s and saw the display set up with matzo, gefilte fish, and other foods that we eat to celebrate the Exodus from Egypt. That said, the Men’s Club has several things scheduled for this month. As I mentioned in my article last month, on January 30-31, the FJMC Leadership Development Institute (LDI) took place. Eric Yegelwel was one of the program chairmen and Brandt Rosen was an attendee. From speaking with both Eric and Brandt, the event was quite successful and there was plenty of learning, praying, and even some fun and games. While it wasn’t the same as physically being together, Brandt mentioned to me “I walked away feeling really strong about our club and I know I can continue the legacy that we have as being one of the top clubs in the Midwest Region and the FJMC.” On February 7, Super Bowl Sunday, we had our annual World-Wide Wrap. I am happy to say that this was truly a special program and I can’t thank everyone who put this together enough. It was unique in that we had Sam Sussman leading our service live, via Zoom, and we also had several the Heh students lead selected sections as well on video. Norm Kurtz gave a wonderful presentation on what tefillin is and why we put it on. Orin Rotman provided his usual ruach with his Raps and Brandt Rosen was our technical guru and MC. I want to give two special shout outs. First to Jennifer Rosen for the phenomenal poem that she wrote and presented. This was the first time she laid tefillin. The second goes to Evelyn Zimbalist who also laid tefillin for the first time. I happened to be watching her as her father was showing her what to do and could see how proud she was to be carrying on this tradition. Yasher Kochachem to all.
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Hopefully, you were one of the people who attended Tap the Torah with Rhonda Cohn as our presenter. She gave a wonderful discussion about the practice/rulings on avoiding women’s voices in the Orthodox movement. The presentation also discussed why Orthodox women cover up. To help in this discussion Rhonda invited her daughter, who is married to an Orthodox man, and follows the Orthodox tradition as well as two of her cousins who are both Rebbetzins. Thank you, Rhonda, for a wonderful and thought-provoking program. On Sunday March 14 we will be distributing Yom HaShoah candles and routes for delivery from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the synagogue. This will be like what we did for the Hanukah candles so, if you are interested in taking a route or two, please stop by to pick up your supplies and route(s). I am hopeful that we will have the same type of participation as we had for the Hanukah candles. We had another Schmooze and L’chaim on February 24 and will be planning one for March as well so please keep an eye on your emails.
On Sunday March 21, we will be having another virtual poker tournament. This will be like the previous one. More information will be forthcoming and if you have any questions you can contact Steve Limer or Allen Harris. Saturday March 27 will be our annual Men’s Club Shabbat. Jerry Sakol our V.P. of Ritual is planning this and anyone who is interested in participating should reach out to him. Finally, it gives me great pleasure to announce that our 2021 Man of the Year is Steve Limer, and our Youth of the Year is Amelia Tehrani. Both are very deserving of this honor and we will be having the awards presentation sometime after Passover as we and the Midwest region are in the process of working on the details. I will update you when there is more information available. (continued on next page)
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Men’s Club
Interfaith Council
That’s it for now. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Brandt Rosen.
News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council
As always, please stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful Passover.
My name is Richard Rosen. This February, I was elected and honored to lead our Interfaith Council’s lay membership for 2021.
Chag Sameach, Rob Lipka BJMC Co-President
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
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: We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
Men’s Club 2021 Man of the Year, Steve Limer and Youth of the Year Amelia Tehrani
By Rich Rosen, President
Over my 25 years as a member of the council, I have witnessed Interfaith Council's growing impact. We have done this by our support in fighting against community hunger through our participation in the i-walk & by other means via raising money & canned goods donations for our 4 members’ food pantries.....and by faith, through our inspirational and popular annual Thanksgiving celebration. This year, once the COVID shut in experience is over, we will be planning to sponsor a community children's book drive, participate in the Feed My Starving Children's programming, and engage in local environmental issues It is estimated that the membership at our 10 places of worship is between 6,000 to 7,500 families. It is our lay representative’s hope we can get to know you better; and, for you to know one another better this year. In doing so, and due to the popularity of zoom, we would like, with clergy approval, to present interesting programming for you. For example, at our February meeting, it was suggested that a Zoomed interfaith virtual tour of Jerusalem might be a good idea. I am asking for programming opinions and suggestions that might interest you. I can be contacted at rickrosen18@sbcglobal.net. As you know, these are troubling times. We now find it easy to find fault with one another, be it political or for any reason. We know that bigotry still exists. I believe that through our message of faith and fellowship, we can advance greater kindness and understanding for our community.
Richard Rosen President NW Suburban Interfaith Council
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INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council 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…847-398-0770 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
Did You Know...
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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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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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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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MARCH BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: March 1
March 2
March 3
Robert Friedman Jill Goldrich Linda Handler Beth Polonsky Marcy Soble Jeff Carter Lawrence Feldman Ellen Kaplan Ronna Leibach Valerie Niven Vadim Riber Sandra Rockwell Marilyn Zimbalist
Laurence Appel Danna Friedlander Wesley Morris Owen Pulver
March 16
Beth Redfern
March 18
Alan Green
March 19
Robert Fisher Jonathan Geiger Chuck Kamen Lois Mills Fred Strauss
March 20
Helene Fliegel Carl Tominberg Fred Wolff
March 21
Dana Clorfene Jill Weinberger
March 22
Allen Rosenston Martin Rothenberg
March 5
Vicky Kaplan
March 23
Jason Polakow
March 6
Eve Appelbaum Roberta Kamen Sarajane Orloff Deborah Tolsky
March 24
Lori Bacalar Irina Zeltser
March 25
Ann Lerman Morissa Schwartz Paul Zucker
March 27
Pam Herstein Rhonda Newman Mike Weiner
March 28
Steven Dicker Judy Greenberg Martin Krawitz Wendy Wunsch
March 29
Lorne Cohen William Levitan Marc Sender
March 30
Diane Gordon Jeff Taub
March 31
David Brull Francine Eisner Stan Lieberman Harold Secler
March 7
Shelley Stolman
March 8
Sari London Daniel Sheehan
March 9
Barbara Hyman
March 10
Robert Balogh Jan Charman Marcus Melnick Janice Minnick Cindi Sigal
March 11
Kimberly Kesner Stephen Limer
March 12
Richard Pervos
March 14
Rickey Ament Estelle Karp Betty Kolko
March 15
Allen Gimpel Alisa Levine
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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MARCH ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
March 1
Sharon & Michael Weil
March 24
Dana & Randy Polonsky Judy & Larry Weindruch
March 2
Andrea & David Alhadeff Judy & Louis Rabin
March 25
Jenita Fischoff & Alex Raab Sharon & Philip Wein
March 26
Sarajane & Charles Orloff
March 27
Debra & Mark Dubin
March 28
Linda & William Kramer Brenda & Jay Levin
March 30
Sherry & Daniel Weinberger
March 5
Lindsey & Steve Schneider
March 11
Edith & Kenneth Margules
March 16
Dana & Ken Goldstein
March 17
Darlene & Barry Bikshorn
March 18
Linda & Bruce Portnoy
March 20
Marcy & Jon Soble
March 23
Phyllis & Robert Dritz Susan & David Schuster
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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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 Royek 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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April Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS April 2
Charles Ban Elaine Brownfield Sam Darin Martha Greenberg* Rose Kamerling* Shirley Lemsky Jacob Muffson Paula Ribot Joe Star
Maurice Bender* Martin Cohen Max Forman Bonnie Hilder* Osher Karlinsky* Jack Lindenbaum* Shelle Sakol Radin* Alice Schuster Betty Ward*
Louis Berman* Ellen Coltman Lawrence Goldstein* Louis Hill Harry Kohl Barbara Greenberg Morley Fred Rhodes* Deborah Semel
April 9
William Barston* Mary Berman* Aaron Fox* Ruth Groner* Goldie Jacobs* Estee Lauder Shirley Markowitz Arnold Moskowitz Ida Schneider Ruth Steres*
Hylda Ida Bauer* Sidney Brandt Janice Fox Eugene Gross David Kaufman Mike Margolis Rose Meskin* Anna Offstein* Thelma Schwartz* Phillip Zeidman
Jerrold Belonsky Bernice Elman Ruth Bauer Francis Sharon Renee Horowitz Rick Keegan Irving Markowitz* Esther Meyer Philip Pinckus* Bob Spitz
April 16
Abraham Alhadeff Oscar R. Berman* Marcella Edelberg* Sarabelle Fishman Allen Gothelf Stuart Kaufman Robyn Kreger Andrew Levitt* Sylvia Rosen Morris Rovin* Anita Spiegel Ada Weiss
Rose Ban Dorothy Brooks* Mark Elkin* Larry Fox* Howard Jaffe* Fern Klawans Samuel Lettvin Edith Levsky* Martha Rosenbaum* Emanuel Seider Bernard Turovitz*
Rose Becker* Bill Carol* Neil Fenchel Carl Freedman* Fannie Kaner* Rosalie Koehler-Moore Milton Levinson Leo Malter Minnie Rosset Joseph Shikafsky* Gladys Wallach*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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April Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS April 23
Harry Bauer Harry J. Caplan* Baruch Cohen Malva Dobrikin* Janice Gottlieb* Harold Hennes Ethyl Merkes Litshein Walter Mendelsohn Marsha Rosen* Sam Wolf*
Ronald Bloom Marc Chappe Jake Cohen Martha Forman Roberta Gould Nancy Joy Karlin Merrill Litwin Sol Pinsker Gertrude Savetsky Beatrice Wollheim
Anna Brody* Norman Chorpash Merrill Cohen Jenny Gardberg* Goldie Graff* Max Levine* Harry Markowitz Ricki Reznick* Ida Schiffman*
April 30
Phyllis Appel Iris Bloom Morris P. Cohen* Helen Fryer Lynne Isaccson* Harry Kintz* Leonard Lavin Joseph Levin* Benjamin Ludwig* Goldie Nathan* Louis Pieter* Ida Rice Selma Solomon Raymond Weinberger
Anna Barnett Marshall Coady* Marvin Cutler Izzabela Gluskina Lisa Jacobs Max Kriegler Carol Joy Lazar* Manuel Litwin Benjamin Margules Frank Neubauer Edith Platt* Burton Rosenbaum* Molly Springer*
Spencer Block* Alice Cohen* Frances Bobbie Fischer* Ione Ilvenne Arthur Karns* Richard Krivitzky* Edward Leibowitz Lois London Theodore Munn* Sonia Nisenbaum* Shirley Prosansky* Mark Sachs* Claire Weinberger
* 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: Robert Collins Janice Ladin Barbara Marcus Aaron Ruben
Condolences Upon the Deaths: Cyron Fine Beloved Father of Jeff Fine Bruce Finn Beloved Father of Ira Finn Ellen Finn Beloved Mother of Herb Finn
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ellen Finn, beloved mother and grandmother of Herb & Lori Finn and Family. Burt & Nancy Litwin Joan & Lew Smith, beloved of Ben, Elissa and Families. Abby Goldberg Michael Spivak, in memory and in honor of our son’s ten-year yahrzeit. Marlyn & Marc Spivak UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Dan Bauer, our loving father and papa. Scott, Amy, Alex, Jake & Brett Bauer
Karen Sue Gerrard Beloved Mother of Hillary Savitt Jeffrey Kray Beloved Brother of Linda Kramer Joan and Lewis Smith Our Beloved Congregants Joy Taub Beloved Mother of Jeff Taub Henia Weiskopf Beloved Mother of Barb Silver
RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Art Schechter, our beloved friend. Sam & Leah Chiprin
KIDDUSH FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Brian Gurin for his extensive volunteerism. Debbie & Arnie Bender and Family Congregation Beth Judea Rebecca & Philip Andreoli Debbie & Arnie Bender Suzi & Bruce Darin Joanne & Steve Dicker Fran & Scott Eisner Marla & Neal Feld Lori & Herb Finn Jenita Fischoff & Alex Raab Ron & Jean Friedman Kimberly & Joseph Kesner Jeanne Krulewich Nicole Overbey & Todd Horowitz Jill & Harold LeVine Kim & Stewart Mann Marcie & Alan Marcus Jan & Craig Minnick Linda & Bruce Portnoy Lisa & Manny Ribot Alan & Brittany Rosenbloom Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom Heidi & Jerry Sakol Susan & Mark Sheft Sandy & Marilyn Victor Judy & Larry Weindruch Laura & Stan Zoller IN HONOR OF: Our grandson, Aitan upon his Bar Mitzvah. Janet & Myron Reicher UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Irving Nixon and Mollie Nixon, in loving memory of Kim’s grandparents. Kim, Joel, Alexis & Andrew Abern
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TRIBUTES RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND
RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)
RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)
IN APPRECIATION OF: Geri & Rob Friedman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Lyla Stella Friedman. Nancy & Burt Litwin
IN MEMORY OF: Michael Spivak, in memory and in honor of our son’s ten-year yahrzeit. Marlyn & Marc Spivak
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Hyman Schwartz, in loving memory. Bob & Rhonda Schwartz
Rabbi Zimbalist and the Beth Judea families for their prayers, caring and support during Marla’s battle with COVID. Ted, Aaron & Seth Goldberg
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Lorraine Berkowitz, beloved mother. Steven Berkowitz & Jacki Unger
Rabbi Zimbalist for the baby naming of Sydney Rose Kesner. Karen & Michael Kesner Joseph & Kimberly Kesner Rabbi Zimbalist
Irving Berkowitz, beloved father. Steven Berkowitz & Jacki Unger Bruce Gerber, in loving memory. Gail Gerber, Eric Yegelwel and Robin and Elyse Yegelwel
Carl Unger, beloved father. Jacki Unger & Steven Berkowitz Elaine Waitz, Jerome Waitz and Jill Waitz, in loving memory. Dave Waitz CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Brandt, our beloved grandmother. The Brandt Family
Howard & Jody Sigal
William Cohn, in loving memory. Craig & Suzie Cohn
IN MEMORY OF: Ellen Finn, beloved mother and grandmother of Herb & Lori Finn and Family. Estelle & David Karp
Hannah and Joe Hockfield, in loving memory. Andrea & Ed Hockfield
Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted and beloved mother of Aaron and Seth. Andrea & Ed Hockfield Cindy Lipka Linda & Jeff Spitz Rona Wolf
Bernard Kurtz, in loving memory. Norm & Joan Kurtz
Lori Jean Geraty, beloved daughter. Merle Linderman
Dr. Albert F. Levin, beloved father and zady. Evan & Merle Rumack
Albert Karno, beloved grandfather. Richard & Gayle Pervos
Rena Lichtenstein, beloved mother. Alina Greenhill
Charlotte Siegel, in loving memory. Ben Siegel
Dorothy and Marvin Rose, in loving memory. Andrea & Ed Hockfield
Beverly Weiner, our beloved and deeply missed Mom and Bauby. The Brandt Family
Joan & Lew Smith, beloved of Ben, Elissa and Families. Trudy & Bob Balogh Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Nancy & Burt Litwin Jody, Howard, Ben, Elana & Bari Sigal Philip & Rollee Smith
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TRIBUTES PRAYER BOOK FUND (A SIDDUR WAS PURCHASED AND WILL BE DEDICATED) IN MEMORY OF: Ellen Finn, beloved mother and grandmother of Herb & Lori Finn and Family. Sherry & Marty Krawitz Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted and beloved mother of Aaron and Seth. Sherry & Marty Krawitz Henia and Gerszon Weiskopf, beloved parents, grandparents and great grandparents of Barb and Lee Silver and Family. Sherry & Marty Krawitz UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sherry Gerber, in loving memory. Gail Gerber, Eric Yegelwel and Robin & Elyse Yegelwel
INCLUSION FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ellen Finn, beloved mother and grandmother of Herb & Lori Finn and Family. Renee & Michael Klass Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted and beloved mother of Aaron and Seth. Jean & Ron Friedman Rachel, Neil, Emmet and Jacob Jordan
Art Schechter, beloved friend. Susan Adleman Joy Taub, beloved mother of Jeff & Amy Taub. Renee & Michael Klass UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Charlotte Plaut, in loving memory. Susan Adleman
Norman Kronowitz, in loving memory of my beloved husband. Susan Kronowitz
Elaine Waitz, Jerome Waitz and Jill Waitz, in loving memory. Dave Waitz
Rudolf Stein, with fondest memories of my beloved Opa whom I respected and admired so much. Love always, Die Kleine. Jean & Ron Friedman
FOCUS ON FAMILIES FUND
Ellin Wener, beloved mother and grandmother. Rhonda & Jeff Wener and Family Sam Wener, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Rhonda & Jeff Wener and Family
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PRAYER BOOK GENERAL FUND (PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF SIDDURIM) IN MEMORY OF: Joan & Lew Smith, beloved of Ben, Elissa and Families. Helen Peters UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Frieda Brin, in loving memory. Gerald Brin CONGREGATION SUPPORT FUND IN MEMORY OF: Joan & Lew Smith, beloved of Ben, Elissa and Families. Rhonda & Jeff Wener UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Hilda Stern, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Debbi & Alan Green and Family SOCIAL ACTION FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Hanna and Manny Adler, our very beloved Aunt and Uncle, always in our hearts. Jean & Ron Friedman and Family CAMP RAMAH FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted and beloved mother of Aaron and Seth. Suzanne & Howie Goodman
IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea for the many classes and services. Jay Yusko & Carol Thor IN MEMORY OF: Joan & Lew Smith, beloved of Ben, Elissa and Families. Gail Fisher SUNSHINE FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Audrey and Phillip Rothenberg, in loving memory. Judy Fisher
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TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ellen Finn, beloved mother and grandmother of Herb & Lori Finn and Family. Debbie & Mark Dubin Cathy & Mitch Feiger Dana & Ken Goldstein and Family Staci & Michael Levy Rita & Sid Mathias David Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord Bonnie & Ira Sender
Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted and beloved mother of Aaron and Seth. Dan Polenska and Family Marc Anthony Schaefer and Shana Hazan Eileen & Alan Spiegel Joan & Lew Smith, beloved of Ben, Elissa and Families. Deborah & Ron Kovich Harold & Jill LeVine UPON THE YAHRZEIT: Our family yahrzeits. Howard & Gail Lifshitz Robert Block, in loving memory. Bruce & Marla Horwitz
GENERAL FUND (Cont.) UPON THE YAHRZEIT: Diane Goldstein, beloved mother and grandmother. Dana, Ken, Allison & Sari Goldstein
IN APPRECIATION OF: Norm Kurtz and his Torah class. David Weisberg
Larry Goldstein, beloved father and grandfather. Dana, Ken, Allison & Sari Goldstein
IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted and beloved mother of Aaron and Seth. Evy & Irv Gurin Jerry & Heidi Sakol
Jerry Kaplan, beloved father and grandfather. Dana, Ken, Allison & Sari Goldstein Lillian Karp, in loving memory. David & Estelle Karp Earl D. Levit, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather (Papa Earl). We miss you. The Levit Family Carl Rosenthal, in loving memory. Robert & Susan Rosenthal Anne Soll, in loving memory. Roberta Uhler LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND
Edward Ernstein, in loving memory. Gary Ernsteen
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Calvin Stark, beloved brother and uncle. We miss you. Albert & Linda Stark and Family
Paul Fields, in loving memory. Ada Seaver, in loving memory. Laura Langer
FOCUS ON FAMILIES FUND
Sophie Petrower Geffen, beloved grandmother. Helen Peters
The Word - March 2021
MEN’S CLUB FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Hanna and Manny Adler, our very beloved Aunt and Uncle, always in our hearts. Jean & Ron Friedman and Family
EDUCATION FUND
Jacob Grossman, in blessed memory. The Balogh Family Muriel Kasanov, beloved mother of Susan Silverstone and of Joel Kasanov. Susanne & Robert Pinzur YOUTH FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF : Marc Sender for your wonderful youth programming. Burl & Annette Cohn IN MEMORY OF: Bruce Finn, beloved father and grandfather of Ira, Michelle, Abbey, Allison and Charley Finn. Alyssa & Jim Duvel and Family Joan & Lew Smith, beloved of Ben, Elissa and Families. Susan Adleman Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Debbie & Mark Dubin Michael Spivak, in memory and in honor of our son’s ten-year yahrzeit. Marlyn & Marc Spivak
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TRIBUTES RACHEL HIRSHMAN MEMORIAL FUND
BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Bruce Finn, beloved father and grandfather of Ira and Michelle Finn and Family. Ken & Beth Redfern
IN MEMORY OF: Marla Goldberg, beloved wife of Ted and beloved mother of Aaron and Seth. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Ellen Finn, beloved mother and grandmother of Herb & Lori Finn and Family. Ken & Beth Redfern
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Barbara Sachs, beloved mother and grandmother. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Joan & Lew Smith, beloved of Ben, Elissa and Families. Ken & Beth Redfern
Irving Sachs, beloved father and grandfather. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
The Word – March 2021
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jack Kostis, beloved father and grandfather of Jeff and Marcy Kostis and Family. Chuck Walcer
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Pola Rizman, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Morry & Marti Rizman
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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.
March 5 …..……............................................... 5:29 p.m. March 12 ……….............................................. 5:37 p.m. March 19 ………………………...................... 6:45 p.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
March 26 ……………….………..................... 6:53 p.m. March 27 ……………. Pesach ………............. 7:55 p.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan: Sunday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
March 28 ……………. Pesach …….....……… 7:56 p.m. .
The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is אֲ ֶשׁר,ֹלקינוּ ֶמלֶ ְך הָ עוֹלָ מ ֵ ֱבָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה ה' א .וֹתיו וְצִ וָּנוּ ְלהַ ְד ִליק נֵר ֶשׁל ַשׁבָּ ת ָ ְִק ְדּ ָשׁנוּ ְבּ ִמצ Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has hallowed us through His Commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.