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Thank You, Anna Besser, for your 15 years at CBJ. May good fortune follow you all the days of your life!
Howard & Suzanne… marking your 100th article from Israel
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FROM THE RABBI Sometimes the most meaningful and preparing ourselves to receive all of the heartfelt words are brief. As a rabbi, this mitzvot on Shavuot. Perhaps we should isn’t a simple rule to follow. Just look at this emphasizing the word “tikkun,” attempting to explain what I mean would which also means “repair,” and look at our violate this principle and support the evening of study as a time of self-reflection perception that rabbis like to speak at and inspiration. If we take the time to great length, attempting to bring a “repair” ourselves we prepare ourselves not deeper meaning or understanding to only to receive the written words Torah on things that could be rather RABBI straightforward by bringing in words of MORRIS ZIMBALIST Shavuot but also to emulate the values and ethics behind every commandment, which Torah or midrash, current events, or anyis the first step of “tikkun olam” – repairing the thing else that could, through some semblance world. Our world is in much need of “tikkun,” and of rationale or creativity, be considered relevant our efforts need to reflect our shared desire for or poignant or interesting with the hope of increased respect and kindness, careful listening helping or even inspiring just a single person and thoughtful speech, and proactive and positive and, of course, leaving the greater actions. It is our responsibility to repeat these congregation or community with contemplative ideals over and over again for all to see, so that thoughts if not even bringing worshippers our children, grandchildren, and all future feelings of contentment, satisfaction, and joy generations inherit a gentler, more tolerant, and within our sacred tradition. See what I mean? understanding world than we live in today. Sometimes the most meaningful and heartfelt words are better to be kept brief. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do But as we approach the festival of Shavuot, I are in harmony.” Shavuot is a perfect time to question whether my thoughts are in sync with immerse ourselves in our rich tradition and have God’s desires and expectations of us. One our thoughts expressed in inspiring words so that does not need to be a scholar to notice that the our actions help us live up to our true potential. Torah is filled with the repetition of stories, As our Sage Hillel taught, “If not now, when?” If teachings, and instructions. “I am the Lord your we don’t engage in this meaningful and brief God who brought you out of the land of Egypt” moment now to delve deep into our tradition and and “You shall worship no other gods” are just lead the next generation on a path of two of the familiar and common refrains. responsibility, kindness, and love of Torah, when Perhaps my desire for brevity falls more in line will we find the time? After all, time is fleeting, with the teaching of our great Sage Hillel: and once a moment is gone, it is gone forever. “What is hateful to you, do not do to others. This is the entire essence of Torah. The rest is On a very personal note… I want to thank commentary. Now, go and learn.” Framed in a everyone who made my 50th birthday celebration perspective of “what to do” rather than “what so special. The videos, cards, gifts, cakes, not to do,” Hillel teaches us to love each other libations, donations, and kind words continue to and treat each other with kindness and respect. be quite overwhelming in the most wonderful of To achieve this righteous goal we must study ways! I am truly blessed – living an indescribable together, learn from each other, and set an sense of happiness, harmony, and peace. Alison, example for future generations to follow. This Zach, and Evelyn – Thank you for all that you do happens through the steadfast commitment to to love and support me unconditionally. I could constantly review the Torah’s teachings and not be me without you. I love you dearly and repeatedly recite them “at home and away, treasure the love we share. And to my when you lie down and rise up,” and during Congregation Beth Judea family – Thank you for prayer or personal meditation. your trust, help, love, support, and friendship. Your impact on my life is immeasurable, and you On eve of Shavuot, there is a tradition to study inspire me every day. I am so fortunate to be your all night in order to best prepare ourselves to rabbi. receive the Torah on Shavuot morning, when we read the Ten Commandments – again. I look forward to many more celebrations together Midrash suggests that the Israelites overslept and hope to see you at our Tikkun L’eil Shavuot on the day that they would receive the Torah. and throughout the festival! God expects us to learn from this mistake and thoroughly prepare ourselves so that we can properly receive the Torah. We refer to our Rabbi Zimbalist night-long studying as “tikkun l’eil Shavuot” 2
THANK YOU ANNA BESSER Join us in honoring Anna Besser at a special Shabbat on May 7th for her 15 years of dedicated service as CBJ’s Education Director
In This Issue Page Important Dates and Reminders 4 Annual Meeting 4 Calendar 6 President’s Message 7 Tikkun L’eil Shavuot 8 Special Guests: 11 Neshama Carlebach 11 Josh Warshawsky 11 Boomers 12 Jewllenialz 12 Hesed 13 Mission Statement 13 Special Upcoming Programs 14 Young Families Events 25 Ways & Means 26
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Important Dates and Notices ANNUAL MEETING
IMPORTANT DATES IN JEWISH HISTORY MAY 16, 2021 MAY 17, 2021 MAY 18, 2021
EREV SHAVUOT SHAVUOT I SHAVUOT II
SAVE THE DATE Congregation Beth Judea
Annual Meeting
Watch your emails and our website for updates and changes to any of our programs or information We are an inclusive community, please contact Lisa Neiman if you have any special needs.
Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 8:00 PM Please join us for Minyan at 7:30 pm Click here for Slate
Did You Know... Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.
JUNE EVENTS
MAY EVENTS May 1 May 2 May 3 May 5 May 7 May 7 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 13 May 16 May 16 May 19 May 23 May 23 May 24 May 27
Virtual Interfaith IFTAR Program (Rabbi Zimbalist Guest Speaker) Sisterhood Challah Bake Lunch & Learn: Psalm 23 Tap the Torah Friday Shabbat Service Honoring Anna Besser Tikkun L’eil Presentations Due Mother’s Day Lox Box Pickup Alzheimer’s Program Sisterhood Elections Lunch & Learn w/Neshama Religious School End of Year Bash Men’s Club Wellness Program Sisterhood Book Club CBJ Bingo Interfaith Virtual Tour of Jerusalem Lunch & Learn: Pirkei Avot Ch 4 CBJ Annual Meeting
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Interfaith iWalk Sisterhood Installation Shabbat Service with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky MC International Convention Norm Kurtz Honoree Lunch & Learn w/Neshama Men’s Club Wellness Program AJEC Program
Please contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org or 847-6340777 if you need any special assistance to participate in any of our programs.
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Shavuot
To Our Beth Judea Family and Friends On behalf of the Clergy, Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Staff of Congregation Beth Judea, we wish you and yours a very happy Shavuot blessed with peace, prosperity, and good health on this holiday and always.
Rabbi Morris Zimbalist
Lisa Neiman Executive Director
Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz
Anna Besser Education Director
Hazzan Emeritus Roger Weisberg
Marc Sender Youth Director
Dana Goldstein CBJ President
Watch your emails for Shavuot programs and services
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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 can’t believe that it is May. This is Anna’s accomplishments. Please such a milestone, as it truly means the continue to watch your emails for the end of the cold weather. I am always Zoom link for this special service. so excited to empty the gas from my snowblower and give my lawn the Please mark your calendars for the CBJ spring cleanup it so badly needs. Annual Meeting, which will occur on Thank you to Rachel Jordan and her Thursday, May 27. The CBJ Annual DANA GOLDSTEIN small but mighty crew for the garden CBJ PRESIDENT Meeting is when the congregation will cleanup at CBJ. We are so fortunate vote on the slate of officers, the budget, to have such talented individuals as and any other business that is brought to members of our congregation!! Last year, we the congregation. Please continue to check had several events in the parking lot, and that your email for the notice, as it is will be emailed is our intent this year as well. I hope you are prior to the meeting. The Board approved the able to join one of the Shabbatot in the Lot or slate of officers which includes Herb Finn as other events to see the beautiful flowers President and Adam Barshefsky as Executive bloom. Vice President. Next, it will be the congregation’s opportunity to vote on the slate. The Task Force is meeting weekly in order to I am sad that I am the first President who will determine the best way to open the building not get to speak to the congregation during the safely. Also, a Homecoming Committee, annual meeting from the bimah. I am confident which is a committee that is part of the larger that Herb will be able to have that honor. Even Ritual Committee, has been formed to try to though it is virtual, the meeting itself is no less determine how to incorporate both Zoom and important. In fact, it is easier than ever for you in-building attendance from a ritual to attend!! I look forward to seeing all of you perspective. As I am writing this article, there virtually at the meeting. are plans to open the building for a limited group of 20 people or less at either small Another question I have received is regarding meetings or a service. I hope to have more the negotiations with Cantor Bat-Sarah to information to you as soon as possible. I become the Cantor/Educator at CBJ. appreciate your patience as we go through this Negotiating a clergy contract is a lengthy process. To be quite candid, there was an process but the conversations are occurring. I original plan to open the building, and that plan hope to be able to share good news with you soon. was changed at the last minute. I hesitate to communicate a date until I am 100% sure that will be the date. Please continue to watch your I continue to say this all the time, and I truly emails for more information. While I know mean it – Great Things Are Happening at CBJ!! some are impatient to return to the building, I Our future is bright because of our dedicated encourage you to continue to join CBJ via staff, devoted lay leaders, trusted synagogue Zoom. leadership, and loyal membership who all have one common goal – the safety and well-being of I want to make sure you are aware of a special our congregation. I know you feel the same way!! Shabbat Service that will occur on Friday, May 7, as we honor Anna Besser. Anna has been L’shalom, CBJ’s Education Director for the past 15 years. She has done an incredible job with all aspects Dana Goldstein of the CBJ Education Program. It will be a President wonderful evening as we celebrate all of
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TIKKUN L’EIL SHAVUOT
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SHAVUOT 2021
Please join your CBJ family for an amazing night of learning at our annual Tikkun L’Eil Shavuot – an evening of studying together! Our theme for Shavuot 2021 is “The Ethics of God.” Judaism is not a religion simply to be defined by the laws of the Torah, but rather it is best defined through our experiences of applying the commandments and the values within Torah to our daily lives. By doing so, we not only practice Judaism, but we experience it and make it accessible for all. And in today’s Jewish world, technology, innovation, and inclusion play critical roles in both building and sustaining our congregation and the greater Jewish community. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Tikkun; however, if you would like to teach, please contact Orin Rotman at orotman@steinrotman.com by Monday, May 7, 2021. Presentations should not exceed 7 minutes in length and creativity is encouraged. Rabbi Zimbalist is also available to help brainstorm ideas and develop your presentations.
Sunday, May 16, 2021 / Erev Shavuot 7:30 pm ........ Mincha/Ma’ariv Services 8:00 pm .........Tikkun Leil Shavuot: “The Ethics of God”
Monday, May 17, 2021 / Shavuot I 9:30 am .......... Shavuot Services
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 / Shavuot II 9:30 am ........... Shavuot Services 11:15 am .......... Yizkor (approximate) 7:30 pm ........... Minyan If you need assistance with technology in order to access these programs, please contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org.
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TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT
The Rabbinical Assembly is excited to present the Conservative/Masorti Tikkun Leil Shavuot from May 16th at 12:00 PM – May 17th at 12:00 PM EDT in partnership with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), the Cantors Assembly (CA), the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs (FJMC), Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano, and the Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Click here to view the full list of supporting organizations. Access to the experience is FREE for all, regardless of synagogue affiliation or organizational participation. We are excited to announce that we have just released our full schedule of the learning, available here! The link to the live event is: https://tinyurl.com/CMTikkun. We encourage you (if you haven't already) to register here for Tikkun Leil Shavuot scheduling updates, and to share this registration page with your communities. Please reach out to Ilana Garber if you have any questions. We're counting (up) the days until we gather as a community for 24 hours of Torah!
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Virtual Lunch & Learn / Special Shabbat Guests Award Winning Singer/Songwriter
Award Winning Artist
NESHAMA CARLEBACH
RABBI JOSH WARSHAWSKY
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 12:00 PM Neshama will be hosting a special Lunch & Learn and
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 6:30 PM Rabbi Josh Warshawsky will be joining Rabbi Zimbalist For Shabbat Services
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 6:30 PM Neshama will be joining us again for Shabbat along with Rabbi Zimbalist
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Jewllennialz
Boomers
There's a new committee at CBJ! Co-chairs Robert and Kristina Levy are happy to announce the creation of Jewllennialz, a group dedicated to building a community of Jewish 20 and 30-somethings at CBJ through social and educational events. If you or your children are a Millennial/Gen-Zer and would like to learn more, please contact jewllennialz@gmail.com or watch for upcoming events!
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
CBJ Programming Event: Bingo in the Lot
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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.
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Shabbat Service Honoring Anna Besser
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DATE AND TIME: Monday, May 10, 2021, 12p (noon) Central Please join us for a special webinar presentation and Q&A live from Israel Hosted by the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science The brain is the most complex organ in the human body—and unraveling its secrets remains one of the greatest challenges of our time. Join the American Committee’s Women for Science initiative for a webinar featuring two of the Weizmann Institute’s leading neuroscientists. President Prof. Alon Chen will share his vision for Weizmann’s flagship Institute for Brain and Neural Sciences, which will bring together more than 40 renowned research groups to uncover the mysteries of the mind. Trailblazing scientist Prof. Michal Schwartz will then discuss her revolutionary breakthroughs about the connection between the immune system and the brain. Her discoveries are paving the way to a game-changing treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and age-related dementia. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, Prof. Schwartz is the acclaimed author of Neuroimmunity: A New Science That Will Revolutionize How We Keep Our Brains Healthy and Young. She joined the Weizmann Institute’s Department of Neurobiology in 1980.
Opening by Prof. Alon Chen The Vera and John Schwartz Professorial Chair in Neurobiology Department of Neurobiology President, Weizmann Institute of Science
Featured Presenter Prof. Michal Schwartz Department of Neurobiology
Please RSVP to Lisa Neiman no later than Monday, May 3rd at LNeiman@bethjudea.org directly to receive the invitation from the Weizmann Institute. Please let us know if you need any assistance to participate in this program.
End of School Year Celebration
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Men’s Club Wellness Day
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Sisterhood Book Club
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Interfaith – Virtual Tour of Jerusalem
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Men’s Club International Convention
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CHICAGO LOVES ISRAEL Bring Israel Home! You don’t need to fly to Israel to experience it – discover the art, food, music, innovation, and film scene at home! We’re offering a series of fun Israeli activity kits and events for the whole family to enjoy! Adults Israeli Film Series Immerse yourself in Israeli film. Enjoy four films by Israeli producer-director Eran Riklis and director Dina Zvi Riklis. Plus, join us for a live talkback with Eran and Dina on Sun., May 30 @ 11am. All movies & talkback FREE FILM SERIES SCHEDULE: May 2 – 4 May 9 – 10 May 23-25 May 29 – June 1 May 30
Lemon Tree Three Mothers Shelter The Fifth Heaven Live Talkback with Eran and Dina
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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 .
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Let’s have fun while giving back to CBJ.
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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.
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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
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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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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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May 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:
LUNCH & LEARN SERIES: PIRKEI AVOT: Chapter 4
Nightcap with the Rabbi with Rabbi Zimbalist Thursday evenings at 9:30 pm
with Rabbi Zimbalist
Mondays at 12:00 p.m. Begins May 24th
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 Shabbat morning at 9 am Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants.
AJEC PROGRAM: Coming Back to “Normal”: Living a Great Life in PostPandemic Times June 28, 2021 1:00 p.m. RSVP by June 21 Click here for flyer
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Sisterhood Are you feeling better with the longer days, warmer weather, and more sunshine? I know that I am. It always feels like a long time coming but so good when it gets here. We had a wonderful afternoon (virtually) touring Paris. Our second (and hopefully last) virtual Torah Fund event was a success! Thank you to Andrea Heiger and her committee for getting us to Paris without even having to pack. Our tour guide, Karen Reb Rudel, really did show us the sites. She leads in-person tours as well, so if you are planning a trip to Paris anytime soon please keep her in mind. https://sightseekersdelight.com/ April 25th was the CGLR Conference. It was, as expected, done virtually. I hope all who attended enjoyed the focus on self-care and self-renewal. Sari London and Sandy Levitt were honored as our Valued Volunteers for the time and work they have put in to keeping up our involvement in PADS over the last few years. Have you wanted to learn how to make challah but were a little too intimidated to give it a try?! It is not too late to join us on May 2nd for a virtual challah bake with Edna Shrank. She will show us the steps, provide her special recipe, and demonstrate braiding. This will not be an event where you bake alongside her. It is a chance to watch and ask questions so that you can it do it on your own. See the flyer for more details. On May 8th (our next regular Sisterhood meeting), we will be voting on our slate for the upcoming year. Installations will be on June 3rd. We are all hopeful that we will get back to events in the building and will have a full line up of events as we have had in the past. We will share the calendar as soon as it is available. If you have any ideas for events you would like to see or be a part of, please let us know. Enjoy the renewal of spring!
Debbie Limer Debs825@datamanagersinc.com Michele Sussman Mesussman@gmail.com
Sisterhood Co-presidents
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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, 2021 COUPON
Men’s Club Greetings from the Men’s Club. As I am writing this, spring has arrived, the weather is starting to slowly get warmer, and the grass is getting greener. All good signs that we can get outside and enjoy it with family and friends. I want to once again thank everyone who volunteered to pack and deliver the Yom HaShoah candles and all who remembered to light them. This is one of those observances that I feel has touched everyone in our synagogue family and we must never forget. I also want to personally thank everyone who sent in a donation. Yasher koach. As I mentioned in my article last month, on March 21, we had our second virtual poker tournament. Thank you again to Steve Limer and Allen Harris for putting this together. We had 16 players, and I want to congratulate Noah Ban, Lance Pacernick, Ron Kovich, Allen Harris, and Robert Matuk on being the winners of the evening. We are looking forward to another tournament either in the summer or early fall. Our softball teams will begin playing on May 2. We have 2 teams this season with Michael Levy and Ken Goldstein managing CBJ A and Allen Harris and Brandt Rosen managing CBJ B. 8 teams in total will comprise the league. All games will be on Sunday morning either at 9:30 AM or 10:40 AM. The games will be played on the fields at 1750 Techny Road in Northbrook. Please come out to root for both teams and see the new jerseys and hats that they will be sporting as we will be looking to add another championship trophy to the ones we already have. If you have any questions regarding the teams, please reach out to either Allen Harris or Brandt Rosen.
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.
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As I have mentioned in past articles, this July we were to be heading down to the Sheraton Grand Chicago for our bi-annual FJMC International Convention. Unfortunately, that had to be cancelled due to the virus. Instead, we will be having a virtual convention from June 6 – June 13. Registration is open via the FJMC website (FJMC.org). The cost is $36 and, if you use the code midwest$18 (case sensitive), you will get a subsidy from the Midwest Region for $18. While there will be many interesting events during the convention, one of the most important will be on the evening of June 6. Our own Norm Kurtz will be receiving the President’s Award for his many years of service to the FJMC. This award has only been given eight times since its inception in 1965. While you are registering, please also take a moment place an ad in the ad journal. Ads must be in no later than May 10. On May 5, we will be having another Tap the Torah. Al and Jim Gimpel will be presenting “Max Gimpel: The Jewish Artist You Never Knew.” Please keep an eye on your email for additional information. We are in the process of planning our annual golf outing. It will be in late August and we will keep you updated on the plans. Finally, congratulations and Mazel Tov to Steve Frost for winning another term on the Stevenson School Board. 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
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.
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INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council By Joanne Dicker, a Congregation Beth Judea Representative
Sometimes it is hard to believe that spring is here- it recently snowed for a brief period of time. Please join us and your neighbors for these upcoming programs: 1.
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May: Save the monarch butterflies: Join the NWSIFC and Sierra Club Milkweed for Monarchs Survival Campaign. At our participating congregations we will be planting gardens or supplementing existing gardens with Milkweed and other nectar plants to support monarch butterflies. May 23rd at 5 pm: Virtual tour of Jerusalem: We will be touring the important holy sites to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. (See flyer) June, 2021: i-walk against hunger month! Our annual fundraiser to support our food pantries. As you know, this year has been especially hard for many of us. Please help the NWSIFC again this year with your generous donations to help feed our neighbors and friends. Unfortunately, we believe that our walk will once again be virtual. Therefore, we have extended it for the month of June. Use the attached “support sign” and we will post pictures of you walking (or not) for this worthy cause. I am attaching a support sign and copy of our flyer .
Ongoing: Food Pantry assistance. Please help your neighbors whose lives have been adversely affected by the pandemic economically. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council helps food pantries 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 flyer of requested non-perishable 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 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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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.
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.
Planned Giving
Join us for prayer/discussion/ learning.
Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate?
We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea. From Generation to Generation “Making a Difference in the Lives that Follow”
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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MAY BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: May 1
Lisa Kaufman Craig Minnick Barbara Silver Rebecca Zeidman
May 15
Barbara Levenstein Sandra Zussman
May 16
Nancy Manewith
May 2
Debra Dubin Herbert Finn Aleksey Neiman
May 18
Marla Feld Heather Melnick Kimberly Shapiro Sharon Weiner
May 3
Scott Fishman Susan Sheft
May 19
Scott Eisner Orin Rotman
Michael Kaplan Andrew Marcus
May 20
Kim Neiman Leslie Peck Steven Turofsky
May 21
Deborah Kovich Tammy Scheibe
May 4 May 5
Matthew Kudlowitz Nicole Overbey Sandy Stelzer Rona Wolf
May 6
Renee Klass Lillian Landau Sherri Lieberman Michael Movitz
May 22
Aaron Hershinow Erica Krugel Anita Nemoy Michael Schrage
May 7
Debbie Chorpash Ross Gluck Marc Posner Scott Reinglass Howard Sussman Harriet Zablen
May 23
Jay Levin Alan Ratskoff Cheryl Sturt
May 24
Lanie Goldenberg
May 26
Gerald Brin Michael Brown Fred Goldman Jerry Patt
May 27
Gayle Brim
May 28
Jimena Goldstine
May 29
Stacy Groner William London Amanda Shulman
May 30
Trudy Balogh Phyllis Faber Jodi Levit
May 31
Charles Orloff Jon Soble Nancy Watts
May 8
Joanne Dicker Joseph Kesner Roenan Patt
May 9
Neil Greenhill Philip Wein
May 10
Steven Greenberg
May 11
Charles Braverman Robin Fingerhut Manny Ribot Howard Spiegel
May 13
Jennifer Ban Renee Reinglass
May 14
Adam Barshefsky Richard Krieberg Deborah Mills
We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration
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MAY ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
May 1
Jennifer & Michael Brown Jodi & Steven Levit
May 26
Anna & Michael Besser Roberta & Andrew Zarchy
May 2
Jackie & Fred Strauss
May 27
Bonnie & Steve Fischoff Becky & Edward Silverman
May 6
Leslie & Steven Peck May 28
May 9
Deborah & Scott Fishman Hillary & Michael Savitt
Joni & Michael Altman Peggy & Michael Kaplan Jennifer & Brandt Rosen Audrey & Roger Weisberg
May 16
Julie & Lorne Cohen May 29
May 20
Lisa & Manny Ribot
May 22
Betsy & Randy Haberman Michelle & David Reinstein
Eve & Steven Applebaum Devida & Charles Braverman Brittany & Alan Rosenbloom Eileen & Alan Spiegel
May 30 May 23
Tara & Bradley Arnold Janice & Craig Minnick Barbra & Barry Stark
Kim & Andrew Bauman Sharon & Allen Harris
May 24
Kimberly & Joseph Kesner
May 25
Nicole & David Colen Judy & Steven Greenberg Estelle & David Karp Karen & Philip Nagel
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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May Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS May 7
Abraham Daniel Bassrawi Eli Brickman* Bernhard Edelstein* Martha Gindin Jerome Hirshman* Reuben Katz Benjamin LeVine Vivian Oscherwitz* Nita Ritov Sam Shiner* Frances Taler Stuart Weiner*
Rebecca Berger* Geraldine Burdeen* Frances Fisher Rosalyn Grossman* Lillian Horwitz* Esther Klein* Fay Lewis* Joel Reinglass Bertha Schnabel Lillian Signer Sam Torres Mary Yatkowsky*
Alice H. Braun* Sarah Cohen* Phyllis Geltner* Elsie Halperin* Patricia Katz Harriet Cohen Korengold Neal Mehr Bernard Rich Gail Schwab Harry Stone* Blanche Weindruch
May 14
Joseph Albun* Martin Berenson* Jerry Blustein* Minnie Falco Irvin Greiman* Sylvia Mae Kahn Esther Levitan* Bertha Pander Irma Reicher* Joseph Sabol Arthur Seres Sol Weiss
Rose Babbitt Riley Grace Bernstein Muriel Brown* Philip Goldberg Meyer Herman* Peretz Katz* Brenda Levitt* Leonard Powell* Sam Remer* Shel Schuster Sam Shapiro Al Wolf*
Ralph Barnett Arthur Bloom Howard Coady* Henry Graff* Eva Hershinow Johnson* Bonnie Kaufman* David Magill Joseph Raab Belle Rubenstein* Ethel Serbin* Max Wasserman
May 21
Shelley F. Bregman* Sol Chubin Larry Dubin Morris Goroff* Fannie Herman* Milton Kane Jerry Lipson* June Mattson Harvey Peck* Racquel Kelly Resnick Donald Siegel*
Walter Brin* Charles Davis* William Goldstein Max Greenhill Andrea Israel* Alex Kaufman* Francine Malkin* Sheldon Mills Esther Petrynek* Earl H. Segal Sabrina Siegel*
Maurice Chorney* Charles Drobny* Lionel Gomberg* Robert Halperin* Harry Johnson Jerome “Jerry” Lipka Ernest Mathias* Ruth Moline* Nelson Rafal Donald Sherman* Sarah Simons*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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May Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS May 28
Jacob Abelson* Bea Bauer* Israel “Izzy” Goldwasser* William Kamerling* Edna Krassek* Alan Medansky Jane Rosenberg Edward Stolman William Travis* Dolly Zucker
Robyn Anders* Betty Breslaw Rachel Hirshman* Irving Katz* Pauline Krivitzky* Denise Posner* Eric Schweitzer Henry Strauss Harvey Weisberg*
Carl Barkan Harvey Cohen Janice Jacobson* Tilly Kohl Rosalyn Levin* David Rosenbaum* Regina Siegellak Burton Taub Bernard Yegelwel*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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June Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS June 4
Marvin Adleman Hyman Brody* Bessie Deicher Jerome Feldman Osna Goldstein Kay Jaffe* Sylvia Kavitt Steven Levy Morris Rich Bertha Sabol Raymond Simons* Nathan Stoller*
Abe Bangelsdorf* Betty Chorpash Judith Drobner Aileen Gold* David Gordon* Pearl E. Kahalnik* Arnold Klass* Victor Lichtenstein* Max Rosen* Marc Schwartz Lewis Spivak* Scott Taxer
Adrienne Bauman Bernice Cohen* Estelle Eisenberg Randy B. Goldberg Gertrude Horwitz* Harry Kamen* Betty Lazar* Morris Linderman* Charlotte Ruttenberg Mollie Siegel* Solomon Springer*
June 11
Maurice Baygood* Estelle Charman Rose Falk* Evelyn Hortick Mollie E. Levine* Sara Liebovitz* Jacob Magill Charlotte Nothmann* Sol Polonsky Leon Seaver Marvin Udany*
Allan Brandt Jacob Deicher Anna Feld Margot Isenberg Barbara Levy* Shirley Lipscher* Myrna Mitchell Ronald Pinkus* Ina Ramras Shirley Shifrin* Lynn Zacherl*
Sam Burkin* Saul Fagan Henry Feld Esther Kintz* Lois Lichtenstein Jennie Lipsey Norman Moses* Sid Pollans Sarah Schwartz Lawrence Tepper
June 18
George Altman Dorothy Block Abe Cohn Jack Goldberg* Al Jacobs Evelyn S. Marder Norman Rabinowitz* Simon Rubinstein* Irene Schweitzer Estelle Slivinsky Rose Waldman*
Leonard Altman* Marion Block* Dottie Dicker Curtis Green* Jack Kersky* Gloria Dolores Paul Eudice Rosenblatt Anita Alberta Schoen* Harry Shavitz* David Sohn John Wallach*
Jerry Belsky* Arlene “Cookie” Brandt Alex Feldman* Aaron Greenberg* Stuart Kreisman Richard Peck Rose Rosenthal* Leila Schwartz Harry Silverstone Jacob Tominberg*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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June Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS June 25
Al Berk Lillian Cohen* Irwin Gerber* Rheba Greenberg Jean Kalisky Faye Lifshitz Gerhard Nothmann* Linda Ragins Beverly Settler* Seymour Taradash Adolfo Zemchuck
Pauline Brill* Cindy Marlo Cohn Sherry Esther Goldman* Meyer “Mike” Halperin* Fannie Keifsky Annette Movitz* Abbie E. Portnoy* Joseph Sachsel* Albert Soll* Ron Weiner
Seymour Brownstein Ruth Deicher Fishman Reva Gorin* Harriet Handler Rose Kriegler Raya Nochimson* Fannie Rabinowitz* Clara Salavitch* Helen Stolman Netty Zakaman*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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TRIBUTES FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Debbie Greenwood Susie Klein Irpino Renee Malter Robert Thomashaw Carl Weiss Elyse Yegelwel Condolences Upon the Deaths: Shirley Krieberg Beloved Mother of Richard Krieberg David Levine Beloved Brother of Judy Weindruch
Congratulations Upon the Births: Joanne & Steve Dicker upon the birth of their grandson, Alexander Jacob Dicker Jodi & Steven Levit upon the birth of their grandson, Asher William Levit Debbie & Lewis Rosenthal upon the birth of their granddaughter, Zoey Mae Rosenthal
RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Joanne & Steve Dicker upon the birth of their grandson, Alexander Jacob Dicker. Kim & Skip Mann and Family Trivia Night, a fun night. Susie & David Waitz
The Following People Have Donated To Various Funds: IN APPRECIATION OF: Our wonderful vaccine hunters, Marla Brandt Paula Carter and Friends Marc Sender Alison Zimbalist Thank you for helping us receive the COVID vaccine. Dan Adelman Bruce Bergelson & Julie Harris Family Jodi Eisenstadt Elyse Fischmar Adam Leopold Koltun Mandy & John Lewis Irina Mats Nancy Holab Nevins
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Rabbi Zimbalist for the great Lunch and Learns. Elaine Howard Rabbi Zimbalist for officiating at our beloved Ellen Finn’s funeral. Herb & Lori Finn and Family IN HONOR OF: Rabbi Zimbalist upon his 50th birthday. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Renee & Wes Brown Sue-Ellen & Fred Duboe Lori & Herb Finn and Family Judy & Bill Levitan and Family Rita & Sid Mathias Susie & Bob Pinzur David Rebnord & Marilyn Green-Rebnord Janet & Myron Reicher Chuck Walcer Judy & Larry Weindruch
RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.) IN MEMORY OF: Mitch Weisner, beloved father of Lisa & Steve Kaufman. Myra & Neil Borkan The Secler Family UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Murial Brown, beloved mother. Renee & Wes Brown Mark Elkin, in loving memory. Pam & Joel Polakow and Family Martha Gindin, beloved mother. Eileen & Alan Spiegel Arthur Karns, beloved father. Laura Zoller Fern Klawans, in loving memory. Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross and Suzanne Secler Shirley Lemsky, beloved mother. Ellen Chappe Shel Schuster, beloved brother. Sandy Rockwell
Selma Solomon, beloved mother. Sherie Zucker Anita Spiegel, beloved sister-in-law. Eileen & Alan Spiegel Sam Torres, beloved father. Estelle Karp
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TRIBUTES RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Robert Landy, beloved father of Barbara & Jeff Julis. Debbie & Ron Kovich UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: William Kamerling, beloved father. Renee & Wes Brown Sol Pinsker, beloved father and grandfather. Miriam Spickard CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Dr. Spencer Block, in loving memory. Gloria, Harold, Ross, Suzanne & Rachel Secler Dorothy Brooks, beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. The Haskell & Neiman Families Irving Markowitz, in loving memory. Randy & Hadrian Markowitz Al Wolf, in loving memory. Rona Wolf CONGREGATION SUPPORT FUND IN MEMORY OF: Howard Jaffe, loving father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. You’re in our thoughts. With love, Jean & Ron Friedman and Family
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KIDDUSH FUND
KIDDUSH FUND (Cont.)
IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea Kim & Joel Abern Rebecca & Philip Andreoli Trudy & Robert Balogh Lee Brown Ron Caplan Paula & Jeff Carter Rhonda & David Cohn Sheryl & Harold Cutler Andrea & Marty Dickson Debra & Marc Dubin Fran & Scott Eisner Jenita Fischoff & Alex Raab Bonnie & Steve Fischoff Jeanne Krulewich Ann & Mitch Lerman Jill & Harold LeVine Kim & Skip Mann Marcie & Alan Marcus Susanne & Robert Pinzur Sarah & Jason Polakow Pamela & Joel Polakow Linda & Bruce Portnoy Judy & Louis Rabin Beth & Ken Redfern Janet & Myron Reicher Michelle & David Reinstein Lisa & Manny Ribot Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom Heidi & Jerry Sakol Shira & Marc Sender Susan & Allen Shub Linda & Albert Stark Marilyn & Sandy Victor Sharon & Harris Weiner Judy & Larry Weindruch Laura & Stan Zoller
IN MEMORY OF: Joan & Lew Smith, our dear friends. May their memories be for a blessing. Linda & Albert Stark
Karen Edidin for all the amazing food offerings. Linda & Albert Stark
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Bertha Pander, my beloved grandmother. Debbi Green
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Harry J. Caplan, beloved father. Ron Caplan Irma Reicher, beloved mother. Myron Reicher Molly Springer, beloved mother. Janet Reicher
PRAYER BOOK FUND (A PRAYER BOOK HAS BEEN PURCHASED AND WILL BE DEDICATED)
CAMP RAMAH FUND IN HONOR OF: Jodi & Steven Levit upon the birth of their grandson, Asher William Levit. Sharon & Sam Schwartz
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Max Kriegler, beloved father. Suzanne Reingold
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TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Rabbi Zimbalist upon his 50th birthday. Erica & Gary Krugel IN MEMORY OF: Robert Landy, beloved father of Barbara & Jeff Julis. Rita & Sid Mathias Henia Weiskopf, beloved mother of Barb & Lee Silver. Andrea Heiger Roberta Kamen Susan Schuster Marilyn Victor Wendy Weinger UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Samuel Littwin, beloved grandfather. Judy Goldstein
EDUCATION FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT: Jenny Gardberg, in loving memory. Glen & Rita Gardberg
INCLUSION FUND
IN HONOR OF: Marilyn Green-Rebnord upon her birthday. Joanne & Steve Dicker
TORAH RESTORATION FUND IN HONOR OF: Rabbi Zimbalist upon his special birthday. Marcie, Alan and Ross Marcus
Louis Pieter, beloved father and grandfather. Rhonda & Jeff Wener and Family Ida Rice, beloved mother. Susan Kronowitz
MEN’S CLUB FUND IN HONOR OF: Norm Kurtz for receiving the FJMC Presidential Reward. Yasher Koach and Mazel Tov! Jean & Ron Friedman IN MEMORY OF: Minnie Cohen, in loving memory. Gayle & Harold Cohen
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SISTERHOOD FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Kitty Hoffman. Rachel & Neil Jordan
IN MEMORY OF: Robert Landy, beloved father of Barbara & Jeff Julis. Alina & Neil Greenhill Andrea Heiger Roberta Kaman Renee Kaplan Wendy Kuhlman Brenda Levin Sandy Levitt Susan Schuster Marilyn Victor Wendy Weinger UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mary Berman, in loving memory. Marla & Mel Wolf Oscar Berman, in loving memory. Marla & Mel Wolf Arthur Bloom, beloved father of blessed memory. Sherry Weinberger
YOUTH FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Babbitt, in loving memory. Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt
Iris Bloom, beloved mother of blessed memory. Sherry Weinberger Patricia Katz, beloved mother. Beth & Mitch Polonsky
Claire Weinberger, beloved mother of blessed memory. Dan Weinberger Raymond Weinberger, beloved brother of blessed memory. Dan Weinberger
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TRIBUTES JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Cy Fine, beloved father and grandfather of Jeff & Melinda Fine and Family. The Berenson Family
BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Robert Landy, beloved father of Barbara & Jeff Julis. Marlene & Stacy Sachs Marilyn Tolsky, beloved mother of Howard & Debbie Tolsky. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ethan Levitan for his 25th birthday. We loved and miss you Ethan. Kenneth & Marilyn Fried Hayley Levitan & Jonathan Gluskin Dr. Ken & Marla Levitan UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Esther Levitan, in loving memory of our mother and grandmother. Bill & Judy Levitan and Family
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mark Sachs, beloved brother and uncle. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Anna Barnett, beloved mother and grandmother. Lou & Louise Barnett and Family Ralph Barnett, beloved brother and uncle. Lou & Louise Barnett and Family. Merrill Litwin, in loving memory. Burt & Nancy Litwin
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Peretz Katz, in loving memory. Susan Rizman
Sonia Nisenbaum, in loving memory of our mother and grandmother. Bill & Judy Levitan and Family
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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.
Worship Schedule
Candle Lighting Times
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.
May 7 ……………………................................ 7:40 p.m. May 14 ……………………………………….. 7:47 p.m. May 16 ………….Shavuot…………………….7:49 p.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
May 17 …………..Shavuot……………………8:58 p.m. May 21 ……………………….………............. 7:54 p.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan: Sunday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
May 28 …………………….........….....……… 8:01 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.