The Word - September 2021 by Lisa Neiman

FROM THE RABBI Past, Present, and Future – Bring on 5782. that came before him. He took that My father had a wonderful sense of knowledge with all those memories and humor. He was a storyteller who passed it along to his children and enjoyed jokes, puns, sarcasm, and grandchildren. And now, it is our turn. most of all, laughing at himself Our memories give us the foundation (particularly if I teased him). A few needed, no matter how unprepared or years before he passed away, he weak we may feel, to be strong and said, “I’m likely to die before Mom. steadfast and teach the next When I’m gone, who will take care of generations the importance of Torah, her?” This was not a strange RABBI family, and tradition. question for my dad. He talked MORRIS ZIMBALIST about death and dying all the time The High Holidays challenge us to look and battled heart problems for deep within our hearts, repent with decades. He also deeply loved my mother – contrition, ask for forgiveness, and to his beloved wife for over 60 years. I forgive, but there is so much more to these responded, “Dad, we can revisit this when incredible ten days of awe. I find myself you’re 119 years old. But you should know thinking more about the fragility of life and that your three children will fight over her, the blessings of good health than ever love her, and always take care of her.” He before. After months of sheltering in place, nodded with a smile, and I could tell he was love for my family and pride in their hard up to something. “But who knows? I might work and accomplishments has reached stick around longer than Mom. Will the new heights. After 18 months of COVID, three of you fight over me, too?” The look in gratitude for good health, tolerance for his eyes was priceless, as he knew he was uncertainty, and determination to remain anticipating a sarcastic answer from me. I positive has exceeded previous could tell he needed a good laugh. I said, expectations. And I gained the ability to see “Listen Dad, we’ve already worked this out. even more clearly what Moses meant when Mom we’re going to fight over. You – we’re he said to the Israelites lo bashamayim hi – going to ship back to St. Louis to live with Torah is neither in the heavens nor across your brother. And if you make it to 120 the sea. Rather, Torah is very near to you. years, just remember Dad – year 121, It’s in your mouth and your heart. you’re completely on your own.” Recognize it and act upon it. I think about his giggles and laughs all the The same can be said about teshuvah – time. In the closing days of the month of repentance. Our ability to engage in the Elul, as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah and process of proactive and positive selfYom Kippur, those memories give me discovery and change are within our reach. tremendous strength no matter how weak I To unlock the deepest fears within our may feel. They carry me through the painful hearts, we need to follow the words found moments and are with me when I celebrate in Psalm 27 – “Be strong and take courage” at the happiest times. Along with his humor, – so that we can gain entry to the places another part of my dad’s legacy is the inside of us that we fear the most. When we importance of Judaism. He believed in God. do, we can then use our mouths to reach He studied Torah. He understood that we out to others, apologize, and forgive, and to need to be dedicated to things greater than speak with more kindness, less harshness, ourselves. These are just some of the and without judgment. We transform, which lessons he learned from the generations continued on next page

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FROM THE RABBI requires us to engage in lessons from our past – drawing strength from what our parents and grandparents taught us: to learn, teach, and grow every day; to take responsibility and pass the holiness of Torah, importance of family, and desire for sacred traditions to the generations still to come. Teshuvah allows us to let go of the pain and hope in the future. To no one’s surprise, our High Holiday services will be different again this year and present some challenges, unlimited potential, new opportunities, and ability to create sacred space in places never before imagined. Last year, the pandemic forced us to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur outside of the synagogue, and we learned that “different” doesn’t mean “bad.” Different simply means different, and we succeeded. This year, the new “different” is focused on preparing for some members bringing in 5782 from the sanctuary and others welcoming it remotely in places other than CBJ. Our ways of celebrating evolve and change to meet the needs of our

time. That means our traditions might be different from our parents’ and grandparents’ traditions. And we should be confident that our children’s traditions will likely be different than our own. Here, “different” actually means “good.” We don’t want to live in the past and we can’t live in the future. Rather, we live in the present and need this time of year to reflect, let go, forgive, love, and appreciate all that life can be. Without question, those are some of my goals for the High Holidays, and I hope they’re among your goals, too. And just like we’ve done for over 50 years, we will walk together through this process with our CBJ family and give each other the support we need to succeed. Alison, Zachary, Evelyn, my beloved mother Marilyn, and I wish you and all your loved ones a new year filled with joy, increased health and healing, patience, love, understanding, and peace. May God inscribe and seal us in the Book of Life, and may blessings and happiness illumine our paths. Shanah Tovah, Rabbi Zimbalist

NOTES FROM THE CANTOR find my place in said, “We’re a huge Fall is in the air. Books are being family with lots of variation. You’ll find ordered, classrooms decorated, chairs your community. It might be a laid out, microphones checked. More storefront in a back street in than that, this Fall, this New Year, we Jerusalem, it might be someplace are all called upon to pause for a huge in a major city, but you’ll find moment. One of the great beauties of your people.” Judaism is the cyclical nature of the ritual calendar. Every time we arrive at CANTOR These memories that we’re making a holiday, we are invited to think about BAT-SARAH this year, individual memories and where we were the last time we communal memories, are becoming part of marked this day, and where we have been in the past. Last year, my Rosh Hashanah dinner the larger Jewish story. Every Jewish was a gathering of a few families in a park. We community in the world is facing the same set each brought our own meals and sat at far of questions right now, and we are meeting ends of picnic tables to eat while children ran these challenges with bravery and with on the playground. I’ve celebrated Rosh creativity. I feel so blessed to be here working Hashanah and Yom Kippur everywhere from with the team at CBJ, and I am looking the Civic Center in San Diego to a small forward to the amazing memories that these Methodist church across the street from the Fall holidays will create for all of us. Hillel at San Diego State. My first cantor, in My first cantor was right, but he left something fact, was someone hired yearly by the Hillel. He taught me to chant Torah, and when I out. I have indeed found my people. What he expressed frustration at not quite fitting in, he did not tell me was what a joy it would be to assured me that I would find my place in the serve them.

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CALENDAR High Holidays September 6 September 7 September 8 September 9 September 12 September 12 September 12 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 15 September 16 September 19 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 23 September 24 September 25 September 26 September 27 September 28 September 29 October 3

Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah 1 Rosh Hashanah 2 Project Isaiah Build Sukkah Project Isaiah Tashlich Project Isaiah Project Isaiah Project Isaiah Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Decorate Sukkah Erev Sukkot Sukkot 1 Sukkot 2 Sukkot 3 Sukkot 4 Sukkot 5 Sukkot 6 Sukkot 7 / Hoshana Rabbah Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah Take Down/Store Sukkah

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Young Families Events Weekly/Shabbat Programs Ways & Means Youth Religious Education Adult Education Sisterhood Sisterhood Gift Shop Men’s Club Interfaith Council 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 HIGH HOLIDAYSS

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COVID-19 UPDATE: CBJ is following the guidelines in accordance with CDC and local government. We are slowing reopening the building for services. You can sign up for services on our website at www.bethjudea.org. We will continue 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 As I sit here in front of the blank sheet of “paper” wondering what to write, a Yiddish saying is in the forefront of my mind - Mann tracht, un Gott lacht. For those of you not fluent in Yiddish, it roughly translates as “Man plans and God laughs.” Let me explain why I keep coming back to this expression.

building – with or without masks. Approximately 2/3 of those responding to the registration request confirm their intent to attend all services remotely through a livestream. So back to Mann tracht, un Gott lacht.

Now, we are planning to have fewer services -- all requiring masks for HERB FINN CBJ PRESIDENT We’ve all spent the better part of the last attendees. For those congregants who 18 months making plans only to later are uncomfortable getting together in our modify them and sometimes cancel building or are unable to wear a mask, them altogether. The shul and our staff are no the multi-access, on-line options remain. I write different. Our staff have tirelessly worked to this with approximately two weeks before Rosh create and develop High Holiday services that Hashanah services occur. It is my sincere hope will inspire and fulfill our congregation. By my that no further changes in our plans are count, we’ve internally had at least three necessary on this short notice. However, Mann different plans for the High Holidays – only to tracht, un Gott lacht. To that end, I hope we can see each one discarded or modified due to all be flexible in that the services are not Covid and the ever-changing circumstances. necessarily what we want, but grateful that the Each plan that was developed included inservices are available. Because the High person options. It was, and remains, our intent Holidays are so early, I’m uncertain as to that absent government restriction, High whether The Word will be published before or Holiday services in some form will be in our after Rosh Hashanah. Whenever it is building. published, it is my hope that you find or found the services meaningful and satisfying, however At first, we were going to have numerous, and wherever you attend or attended. multi-access services with both in-person and on-line options. There was to be a service of On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors, I the type we were accustomed to prewish us all to have happy and healthy New Year pandemic. There was to be a shorter, multi(5782 for those of you counting) and that we all generational service directed towards family. be inscribed in the Book of Life. There was to be family services directed to those with younger “tot-age” children. In some of the services, we were going to have the L’Shanah Tovah ability to be free from wearing masks, while in other services we were to have masks Herb required. Herbert H. Finn, President Ultimately, Covid’s resurgence in the area CBJBoardPresident@gmail.com required that we change these plans. Indeed, HerbCBJ@gmail.com our congregants have generally confirmed that Cell: 312-953-0321 they are not comfortable getting together in the

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B’nei Mitzvah Bios Lauren Alexis Karp will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Lauren is an 8th grader at Twin Groves Middle School in Buffalo Grove. She spent an amazing summer 2021 at Camp Chi and is looking forward to spending a week in Israel this March. Lauren loves to cheer and play lacrosse. For Lauren’s Mitzvah Project, she helped foster 3 dogs during this past year. Along with her family, she provided love and care to dogs in need until they found their forever homes. Lauren will be sharing this special day with her parents, Debbie and Jeff, her brother, Ethan; and her grandparents, Estelle and David Karp and Carol and Laurence Gross, as well as family and friends. Lauren would like to thank Kim Abern, Rabbi Zimbalist, and Cantor BatSarah for helping her to prepare for this milestone. She also thanks Anna Besser and the CBJ teachers who have provided her with a meaningful Jewish education.

Interfaith Book Drive Book Drive: September We are working on a book drive for preschool children. Help us to open their world and their imaginations through reading! We are collecting gently used or new books. This initiative seeks to support and encourage parents to read to their children. We also endeavor to help pre-school children gain confidence in their reading ability, in English, Spanish, or both. These books would be made available for free in a variety of community facilities and shelters. Did you know that 70% or people in jail or in juvenile court can’t read past the third grade level? If you have books to donate call us at 224-6990386.

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A Hearty Mazel Tov to all our B’nei Mitzvah Families

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Jewllennialz

Boomers

The third Jewllennialz event is in the books! Twenty-three people attended our Paint & Sip gathering (some left before this photo was taken!). We were virtually instructed to complete a beautiful painting of a whale breaching towards the moon. Messes were made, all the completed paintings were equally good, of course, and fun was had by all. A huge thank you to the Sisterhood and Programming Committee for helping to fund this event!

All Congregation Beth Judea members age 55 and over, are welcome to participate.

If you or your Millennial/Gen-Z child or grandchild missed this event and are interested in attending the next event, the Jewllennialz committee is in the process of planning a Kabbalah Cookout! Join us for delicious food and Jewish mysticism taught by our very own Cantor Bat-Sarah and meet some more Jewish young adults while you're at it. Date TBD. Email jewllennialz@gmail.com information.

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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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HESED COMMITTEE Congregation Beth Judea is more than just a building. It is a caring community, and we are here to help each other in times of need. The Hesed committee consists of dedicated volunteers who want to support our congregants when they need it most. As such, we offer a variety of services that we hope will be helpful to our CBJ congregants. The committee has five (5) sub-committees, outlined below, that would welcome the opportunity to be of assistance. Please let us know if you need assistance by calling the synagogue office or emailing the Hesed chairs Marilyn Green-Rebnord or Evan Rumack at hesed.cbj@gmail.com. Confidentiality is one of our major concerns, so please do not be embarrassed to ask for our help. Only our chairs and the volunteer will know. 

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If you are ill — and give permission to our clergy or office staff — we will try to have a committee member call to see how you are doing and if you need anything. This may include a hospital, rehab facility, home, or skilled nursing care visit during your illness. If you need help getting to a doctor’s appointment, religious services, synagogue programs, or such errands as prescription pickup, our committee is set up to help you. While we may not always be able to make such arrangements, we will do our best. Should you have a loss, we will try to arrange for a committee member to stay at the shiva house during the funeral service so the house will not be unattended, and no family member or friend need miss the service. We will be there to accept deliveries, but not to set up the kitchen. Rabbi will ask you if you would like this help when he is contacted. For security reasons, you will be told in advance who is coming to your home. Should you need, the committee will try to arrange to attend the evening minyan at the shiva home to ensure that a minyan is present to enable mourners to say kaddish. Minyan leaders are also willing to help. At the end of shloshim, we will contact you to check in during your bereavement. It is our intention that this period will be marked during the evening minyan by acknowledging your loved one’s name and by dedicating the reading of a psalm to them and inviting you to the service.

We would like to thank our current committee members for their commitment to helping others .

If you have any questions or wish to join us, please contact Marilyn Green-Rebnord (847-8217740) or Evan Rumack (847-253-4130).

Focus on Families

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ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact the synagogue.

Adult Education Series Ongoing Classes WEEKLY CLASSES:

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.

SHABBAT SATURDAY CLASSES:

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.

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

Sweet Taste of Torah: Torah from Heaven Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in October We will be discussing AJ Heschel and his book, Torah from Heaven.

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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September 17, 2021 9:00 a.m. (CDT) Israeli TV Series: The New Jew, starring Guri Alfi (4 Episode Series) A funny and insightful four-episode TV documentary series showcasing the cultural and political influence of the Jewish community in the United States, the variety of alternative models it offers for living a rich Jewish life and the rifts in relations between them and the State of Israel – presented by Guri Alfi, one of Israel’s most popular comedians. This series was produced for the Public Broadcasting Corporation in Israel. You must purchase tickets to view The New Jew Purchase Tickets

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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

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Youth Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine from USY

Please click here to find Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine. In this guide you will find many resources that can help you and your friends stay physically and emotionally healthy. We hope these tips, tricks, and connections will serve as supports - both on days when you're feeling okay and also on others when you need a helping hand. In addition to these resources, remember that our USY community has never been stronger or more supportive - you can find programs from USY and our many regions on multiple nights of every week. Always remember that your USY family doesn't end when the Zoom call is over. Your friends and staff members are always available for you to lend an ear, make you laugh, or just to talk. If you are looking for more resources, have any questions, or if you and your families need anything, please remember you can always find our contact information on the USY Website, www.usy.org We're here for you, now and always.

Religious Education Religious School for Kindergarten through Kitah Heh (7th grade) Begins on-site, on Sunday, September 12, 2021

Cantor Bat-Sarah Education Director

This school year will continue to require flexibility from our entire school community. We will be focusing on engaging our students and connecting our families. The following is just a taste of what’s in store this year.

▪ Tuesday, September 7: Rosh Hashanah Tot Services, Youth Services, Teen Discussion ▪ Sunday, September 12: Opening Day Religious School, Family Tashlich ▪ Tuesday, September 14: Religious School (Aleph – Heh) ▪ Wednesday, September 15: Family Kol Nidre Service ▪ Thursday, September 16: Yom Kippur Tot Services, Youth Services, Teen Discussion ▪ Sunday, September 19: Sukkah decorating in Religious School ▪ Tuesday, September 28: Simchat Torah celebrations during Religious School The teachers are working hard to create inviting and safe classrooms for our students. We are all so excited to see all of them this Fall and to learn from each other. One final thought: There have been many discussions, in the press and in the Jewish community, about missed learning last year. I am hiring extra Hebrew staff to address this concern. I have also been thinking a lot about all the things which these children have learned over this past year and a half, and what it is that we want them to learn going forward. More than anything, what our children should take from this school year is the knowledge that Jews take care of each other, and that the Jewish community will always be here for them. I look forward to an amazing year with our students and our community! Shanah Tovah um’tukah!

ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please see your weekly emails.

Adult Education Series Ongoing Classes WEEKLY CLASSES:

SHABBAT SATURDAY CLASSES:

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

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Sisterhood Greetings from CBJ Sisterhood! We would like to extend a big thank you to Elizabeth Ladin Gross and Laura Zoller for planning Bagels and Shmooze. All who participated had a lovely walk and visit during this successful social gathering in a park in Vernon Hills. Thank you to Pam Herstein, Brandt Rosen, Jerry Sakol and several of our own CBJ Sisterhood members who volunteered to make our Rummage Collection a success. We learned some valuable lessons and will be working toward a more successful event next year. We look forward to a couple of upcoming events! Lori Finn and her committee are working diligently to develop a program for a membership event on October 13. This will most likely be musical entertainment; presented on Zoom. Details will be shared in upcoming Sisterhood flyers. This event is FREE TO ALL CBJ SISTERHOOD MEMBERS! Thank you to Sherry Weinberger who is working with her liaison from Orot, Rebecca Lieberman, to present an education program on November 15. Please watch for upcoming Sisterhood flyers for more information. Our next Board Meetings will be on Zoom on Tuesday October 12 at 8:00 pm. We wish all of the congregation a meaningful and healthy yom tov. May 5782 bring good health, much happiness, and strong ties of community.

Sincerely, Darlene Bikshorn and Michele Sussman

Darlene Bikshorn dbikshorn@gmail.com Michele Sussman Mesussman@gmail.com

Sisterhood Co-presidents

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Sisterhood Torah Fund Torah Fund Cards Women's League for Conservative Judaism just added three new card designs to our Torah Fund ecards platform -- two for Rosh Hashanah, and one for any occasion. With eight options now available, our ecards are an ideal way to send greetings and support Torah Fund at the same time. All revenue benefits the B'Yachad themed campaign. CBJ Sisterhood will receive credit at the end of the year for purchases when the purchaser inputs Congregation Beth Judea in the information requested. The platform is easy to use. A purchaser can add a donation of any amount and send cards to multiple recipients in one transaction. The platform can be used by purchasers in different countries, and a universal receipt is provided for each transaction. https://torahfundecards.jtsa.edu/ Any questions, or if you are interested in paper cards, please call Andrea Heiger (847) 506-2168 or Beth Redfern (847) 878-8314 To make a donation to the Torah Fund click here

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Sisterhood

Congregation Beth Judea’s Sisterhood Presents:

College Connection CBJ families are invited to keep your college students engaged with Congregation Beth Judea. We want to celebrate Judaism with your college students. If you would like your student to receive a College Connect from Sisterhood throughout the school year, please email the CBJ Sisterhood at cbjsisterhoodmail@gmail.com with the following: Name: ___________________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Information must be submitted by November 1, 2021

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 Shalom from the Men’s Club. I hope you had an enjoyable summer. Here we are in September and, I for one, can’t believe that the High Holidays are literally days away. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, and it won’t be so hot as it was at the end of August. Even though we are still fighting Covid-19 and the Delta variant; the Men’s Club has many things planned for this month and beyond. As always, your health is very important to us, and we make sure that whatever we are doing, safety is a high priority. Softball season ended in August, and I am happy to report that both of our teams made the playoffs. Unfortunately, neither team made it past the first round. That said, as a die-hard Cub fan would say, there is always next year. I want to thank Allen Harris, Brandt Rosen, Michael Levy, and Ken Goldstein for all their hard work and dedication to the teams. A hearty Mazel Tov to this year’s champions Temple Beth El in Northbrook. Enjoy the trophy while you can because we will be gunning for you next season. As I am writing this before it happens, we are all looking forward to this year’s Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing, which takes place on August 29. We are expecting 47 golfers and 40-50 people for dinner. Everything will be taking place at Buffalo Grove Golf Course- including dinner, which will be at Sal and Tony’s outside on their patio. Once again, thanks to Allen Harris, Morrie Rizman, and Chuck Walcer for all of your hard work and dedication to making this event happen. In my next article I will let everyone know the results of the golf and more about the event. As we have been doing for many years now, the Men’s Club will once again be sponsoring Project Isaiah. This year, as we did last year, we will be collecting for The Ark. There will be two options to donate non-perishable food and other items. First, as we did last year, we will have times available between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to drop off your donation, and we will also be collecting prior to Kol Nidre. The dates are September 9 and September 12 – September 15 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. On Kol Nidre, September 15, we will be collecting prior to the service. Please look at the flyer for information. It is in The Word and in the weekly bulletin. On Sunday, September 12, we will be putting up our sukkah(s). As of this writing, I am not sure if we will be putting up both the regular sukkah and the very popular, drive-thru sukkah or just one, as we are working out some of the details. Regardless, please join us at 10:00 AM for what is always a great time. If you would like to help, please sign up or contact Sandy Victor. If you have tools (drills, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.) please bring them with you. Another annual event, our Steak & Sukkah dinner, is planned for Sunday September 26. For those of you who attended in the past, you know how much fun we have eating, drinking, and just having a good time. Plans are still be worked on, so please keep an eye on your email for more information. As I have been mentioning over the past few articles, we are planning our bi-annual retreat. It will be at The Ridge Hotel on December 11 & 12, 2021. Brandt Rosen, Steve Limer, and Alan Friedlander are chairing the event. If you have been to one of these in the past, you know what a great time we have. If you haven’t, I encourage you to sign up. While it is only for one evening, we have many wonderful events and programs including: a wonderful Havdalah service led by Rabbi Zimbalist, Hearing Men’s Voices program, a historical trivia session led by Stacie Saks, a Saturday evening program (which is still in the works), and plenty of time to just relax and schmooze with the guys. The cost for the weekend includes your accommodations, meals, and fun. Please see the flyer in the weekly bulletin or The Word. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Brandt, Steve, or me. Last time, in 2018, we had 60 guys attend, and I know that we can get at least that many this year. Finally, I want to wish each and everyone one of you a very Happy and Healthy 5782. May you all be inscribed in the Book of Life. 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. Shanah Tovah, Rob Lipka BJMC Co-President

Men’s Club Wellness Day Program

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“Moments in Legacy” 2021 4th biennial CBJ Men’s Club Retreat Saturday Night and Sunday December 11-12, 2021 $175 Double Occupancy Room | $200 Single Occupancy Room ($25 discount for first time attendees) Food & Drinks Included

If cost is an issue, please contact Rob Lipka at ralipka@aol.com

The Ridge Hotel, Lake Geneva Click here to Register

Camaraderie, Games, Poker, Lively Discussions, and Fun!

Pay by Paypal to cbjmensclub18@gmail.com (choose to pay to “family and friends”) or pay by Zelle to lneiman@bethjudea.org Questions: contact Brandt Rosen at bdr8586@yahoo.com

“TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME ALONG!” IMPORTANT NOTICE: IL and CDC Mandates and Gujidelines will be followed Proof of vaccination or negative COFID-19 test within 72 hours of event. Please contact Lisa Neiman if you need any accommodations.

If cost is an issue, please contact Rob Lipka at ralipka@aol.com

The Ridge Hotel, Lake Geneva Click here to Register

Camaraderie, Games, Poker, Lively Discussions, and Fun!

Pay by Paypal to cbjmensclub18@gmail.com (choose to pay to “family and friends”) or pay by Zelle to lneiman@bethjudea.org Questions: contact Brandt Rosen at bdr8586@yahoo.com

“TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME ALONG!” Please contact Lisa Neiman if you need any accommodations.

INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council By Joanne Dicker, a Congregation Beth Judea Representative

The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council proudly serves this community. If you have any programming suggestions, please forward them to me or your IFC representatives.

Please join us and your neighbors for these upcoming programs: 1. Book drive: August and September. Check your congregation for book bins. We are working on a book drive for pre-school children. Help us to open their world and their imaginations through reading! We are collecting gently used or new books. This initiative seeks to support and encourage parents to read to their children. We also endeavor to help pre-school children gain confidence in their reading ability, in English, Spanish, or both. These books would be made available for free in a variety of community facilities and shelters. Did you know that 70% or people in jail or in juvenile court can’t read past the third grade level? If you have books to donate call us at 224699-0386. 2. 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 flier 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. Pantry Assistance Flyer 3. Upcoming: Our Annual Thanksgiving Celebration: November 21, 2021!

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.

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 in person or on 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: Upon Torah,

For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org

Upon Divine Service and

EVERY SHABBAT MORNING

Upon the Practice of Charity

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The Helping Hand Plan

The Helping Hand Plan A Project of Congregation Beth Judea Hesed Committee • •

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Do you need some help? Do you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment? Do you need a ride to services at Beth Judea?

WHAT IS THE HELPING HAND PLAN? Beth Judea has a group of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to lend a hand. Just call or e-mail if you need some assistance. WHO DO I CONTACT TO REQUEST SOME HELP? Please call Larry Wollheim at 847-6349399 or e-mail Larry at lwollheim45@gmail.com to request help. It’s a Mitzvah to help someone. Please allow us to help you.

You Make A Difference We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved.

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below: Ellene Lammers Marilyn Green-Rebnord Evan Rumack Larry Wolheim

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Hesed Committee

An Important Announcement CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a knowledgeable individual. We have a group of congregants who have been trained or are professionals who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We are also thinking about starting some support groups. We would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call the Rabbi. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here

We Would Like To Know WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records.

Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff. 39

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: September 1

Marla Brandt Ken Goldstein

September 2

September 3

September 16

Fred Duboe Karey Rosenston Karri Spiegel

Rana Dragon Marvin Feinberg Susan Katz Lauren Miller

September 18

Neal Feld Myron Reicher

Sam Chiprin Bonnie Glickman

September 19

Myra Borkan Lisa Malkin Stanford Zoller

September 20

Rick Herstein Drora Patt Sharee Patt

September 21

Sandy Englander Myron Glickman Linda Rothnagel

September 4

Scott Bauer Adam Lerner

September 5

David Colen Lynn Freedman Michael Gluck Susan Shoffet

September 6

Richard Kavitt

September 7

Mark Fingerhut

September 22

David Schneider

September 8

Pamela Brown Linda Fisher Sandra Levitt

September 23

Diane Ganden Marcy Kostis Steven Leon

September 9

Scott Berlant

September 24

Scott Shulman Howard Wolin

September 10

Marshall Brownfield Jared Goldstine Kim Mann Scott Rosen

September 25

Bonnie Fischoff Brian Gurin Barbara Kavitt Staci Turofsky

September 26

Susan Kronowitz Alan Sabol

September 27

Melvin Budish Dana Polonsky

September 28

Alex Raab Harris Weiner

September 29

Lina Salimi Judith Samuels

September 30

Arnie Goldberg

September 11

Lisa Neiman

September 12

Sharon Baygood Rachael Gluck

September 13

Randy Haberman

September 14

Kathleen Kanter

September 15

Dan Geiger Keith Mann Janet Reicher Alan Spiegel

We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.

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SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:

September 1

Linda & Robert Handler

September 8

Jeanie & Michael Rosenfeld

September 2

Francine & Scott Eisner Rachel & Neil Jordan Roberta & Steven Leon

September 9

Amy Balson & Ronald Cushing

September 3

September 5

Patricia & Samuel Feldman Cheryl & Scott Landau Ellen & Adam Lerner Melissa & Jason Allen Michelle & Ira Finn Audrey & Michael Friedland Nancy & Leonard Manewith Elana & Matt Schuman Bonnie & Ira Sender

September 6

Merle & Gregory Kalisky Amy & Jeff Taub

September 7

Cathy & Mitchell Feiger Debra & Marc Posner Stacey & Neal Resnik

September 16 Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Susan & Mark Sheft Wendy Weinger & Richard Ward September 18 Liz & Gary Schachter September 20 Carol & Barry Cohen September 28 Lisa & Steven Kaufman September 30 Jacki Unger & Steven Berkowitz

We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration

NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.

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September Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS September 3

Ruth Alhadeff Rose Edelstein Morris Gorin* Rochelle London Jack Rosemarin Edward Schmarak Theodor Sender* Albert Sumner*

Bessie Brenner* Betty Falcon* Michael Litt Morris Mills Elsie Saharack Daniel Schuster Alan Slivka

Louis Broodno* Beverly Goldstein Lillian Loeb* Alan Nisenbaum* Leslie Schiff* Sam Seligman Ida Stein*

September 10 Faye Angell* Bertram Eisner* Fred Green Ruth Levy* Lillian Raab Lance Rubin Irving Schuster Arlene Watters Gerszon Weiskopf* Nathan Zeiger

William Burg* Millie Fenchel Robert Hillman Rose Litwin Ida Rich Jessie Rubinstein* Jules Spitz Sol Weinberg* Richard Wolf*

David S. Eisenberg Leonard Fisher* Louis Lerner* Max Pander Betty Rosenthal Nathan Sandler* Sally Sylvan Jack Weinger Abraham Wolinsky*

September 17 Frances S. Barnett* Jeffrey Caplan* Suzanne Fine Leon Goldberg* Carol Guaglardi Sarah Levsky* Anita Raab Lillian Rosenston Harriette Silverman*

Arnold Block* Bernard Cutler* Shirley Friedlander David Goldbogen* Arnold Hecht* Harvey Maller Sam Rabin* Celia Schriebman* Harry Victor

Marianne Brenner* Dorothy Feldheim* Norman Friedman Etta Greenberg* Sol Kessler* Ruth Mason Bernard Resnick* Morris Shapiro*

September 24 Isaac Appel Dorothy Brown Rose Cohen M. Eileen Fojtik Philip Gluskin* Hyman Hundert* Esther Mendelsohn Rochelle Mosoff Millard Oscherwitz* George Rosset Charles Shuman Anna Wortell*

Symon Bows* Irving Brown Charles Feldman Philip Geltner Rose Goldberg* Benjamin Langer William Meyers* Richard Nathan* Eva Pander Solomon Schiller Frances Spiegel*

David Brodsky* Carol Caplan Harry Fisher Yale Gerol* Solly Gordon* Max Mann Hyman Molotsky Philip Nemser* Sanford “Sandy” Ramras Claire Seligman Ida Sulak

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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October Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS October 1

Sidney Ament Jack Brill* Barney Cole* Harold Falcon* Thelma Geiger Allen Guttenberg Marilyn Holman* Ida Kamen Sidney London Richard Paley Arman Schaffer Fay Turovitz*

Albert Atlas Donna Bryant* Debby Cortes Daniel Friedlander Selma K. Goldstein Lewis Heiber Eugenia Green Holmes Diane Kovich* Burton Mora Philip Rich Lillian Seres Carolyn Wolff

Seymour Berkovitz Alice Chiprin* Marcella Entman Arlene Ganden* Theodore Gottlieb* Michael Hoffman Dora Kahn* Yetta Levy* Shalom Nahum* Susan Rosenbloom Babette Strauss

October 8

Bernice Abrams* George Brenghause* Ethel Ellis* Mikhail Frumina Shirley Goldberg Jerome Horwitz* Elliot Kalina* Elizabeth Klein* Morris Levsky Sidney Ratskoff Sophie Sherman Evelyn Warren

Marilyn Balan Reba Broodno* Melvin Fishman Gene Garlin Esther Halperin* Lester Jacobs* Haskell Kasanov Annette Lerman* Harry Meyerowitz* Edward Rosenbaum* Jackie Shuman Marilyn Wasserman

Herman Barrier* Bernhard Dessauer* Geri M. Friedman Doris Gerchikov Gerald Hauser* Ruth Shirley Weiner Jacobs Meyer Kavitt* Florence Levitt Mia Nagel David Salavitch* Merle Shuman Armand Zucker

October 15

Alex Berk* Clara Chappe Steve Gold* Minnie Mae Hammer Erwin Karlin Kay Nixon* Harold Rosenbloom* Leonard Shapiro* Harry Stern* Freda Wolinsky*

Sol Boten* Samuel Feldstein Mary Goldberg* Richard Heldman Jane Markowitz* Lawrence Portnoy* Herman Rothenberg* Estelle Shelley Lester Witkov*

Barnett Brody* Morton Frager Gloria Greenbert Marcus Julis Louis Merkes Violet Robin Helen Schmarak Mollie Stein* Stuart Wolf*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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October Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS October 22

Gladys Bayer Audrey Cohen Marge Eisner Ida Fischer* Samuel Himmelfarb Edith Kowalsky* Israel Magarici Ruth Miller Rose Price Eva Rosenberg Frank Singer* Harry Stein* Dorothy SwetinEichner Milton Zeff

Max Bender Jean Davis* Joseph Ernsteen Edith Goldenberg Jack Karchmar* Larry Kowalsky* Roland Medansky Ilamae Miner Joel Dean Ritter* David Robert Rumack* Frances Spiegel Ben Stelzer Fannie Victor

Brenda Chait* Arthur Dunn Kathryn Ferrari* Leonard Gordon Estele Kleinerman Shirlee Lerman Joan Miller* David Neubauer* Brian Robbins Jack Schiffman* Goldie Stein* Paul Stephan Robert Zakaman

October 29

Lester Abelson* Marilyn Berger* Ira Bulmash Reuben Dannen* Roberta Gerol* Temmie Goldstein* Edythe Johnson Morris Klein* Sylvia Landfield Bernard Lerner* Michael Marks* Iris L. Pollack* Samuel Sher Charles Stern Minnie Weinberg*

Dorothy Bakst* Jean Bloom* Robert Buzil* Warren Elisco Delores Kay Gimpel Toby Gottlieb Ruth Feinberg Kamensky Stephen Klein* Barry Lefkowitz Mary C. Levine Bernard Miner Abe Sanders Jeanne Silverstone Sally Tepper* Jean Zoller*

Jerome Berenson* Anne Boten* Morris Chappe David Fine* Charlotte Goldberg* Harry Hershinow* Victor Kessler* Larry Landfield Paul Lefkowitz Yetta Schuster Levy David Nechamkin* Susan Schiffman* Abe Sobol* George Uhler

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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TRIBUTES FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Renee Ackerman Carla Bankendorf Louis Becker Gustav Berger Dave Cohn Pat Engel Steven Heaps Jerry Karel Lynne Leonard Rhonda Wener Marla Wolf

Condolences Upon the Deaths: Nancy Marcus Beloved Aunt of Alan Marcus Bryan Mosak Beloved Congregant Beloved Husbond of Barbara Mosak Beloved Brother of Diane Ganden Sara Zemchuck Beloved Mother of Celia Geiger Beloved Grandmother of Jonathan Geiger

Congratulations Upon the Birth: Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their grandson, Bennett Milo Berman

CANTOR BAT-SARAH DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Bat-Sarah for officiating at Leslie’s funeral. Steven Peck

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RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND

RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.)

PRAYERS SAID FOR: Renee Ackerman, our dear friend. Barry Cain, our dear friend. Renee & Wes Brown

IN MEMORY OF: Leslie Peck, beloved wife, mother and grandmother of Steve Peck and Family. Karen & Phil Nagel

IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Zimbalist for officiating at our mom’s dedication. The Bender, Ross & Soble Families

Bryan Mosak, beloved husband, father and brother of Barbara Mosak & Family and Diane & Howard Ganden. Trudy & Bob Balogh Gayle & Richard Pervos Debbie & Ron Kovich

Rabbi Zimbalist for officiating at the funeral for our beloved, Sara Zemchuck. Celia & Dan Geiger

Rabbi Zimbalist for blessing our daughter and son-in-law, Ashley & Brett at their Auf-Ruf. Judy & Bill Levitan Rabbi Zimbalist for officiating at Leslie’s funeral. Steven Peck Rabbi Zimbalist for officiating at the wedding of Jessica & Mac Bank. Sharon & Michael Weil IN HONOR OF: Suzi & Bruce Darin upon the birth of their granddaughter, Molly Saylor Dexl. Maureen & David Stolman Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their grandson, Bennett Milo Berman. Geri & Rob Friedman Gayle & Rick Pervos Sandy Rockwell Maureen & David Stolman

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ruth Greenhill, in loving memory. Neil Greenhill Janet Z. Klass, beloved mother. Debbie & Joel Brodsky Ruth Levy, in loving memory. Phyllis Dritz Toby Rockwell, in loving memory. The Posner Family Jerry Soble, in loving memory of our father and grandfather. Jon, Marcy, Logan & Olivia Soble Betty Unger, in loving memory. Jacki Unger & Steven Berkowitz

RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Jim Wachtel, beloved husband. Betty Wachtel

TRIBUTES PRAYER BOOK FUND (Maintenance of Siddurim) IN HONOR OF: Suzi & Bruce Darin upon the birth of their granddaughter, Molly Saylor Dexl. Debbie & Arnie Bender Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their grandson, Bennett Milo Berman. Debbie & Arnie Bender

PRAYER BOOK FUND (A Siddur was purchased and will be dedicated)

IN MEMORY OF: Bryan Mosak, dear brother of Diane & Howard Ganden. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt

GENERAL FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea for all my years as a member. Jerry Savitt IN HONOR OF: Suzi & Bruce Darin upon the birth of their granddaughter, Molly Saylor Dexl. Cathy & Mitch Feiger Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their grandson, Bennett Milo Berman. Rita & Sid Mathias IN MEMORY OF: Leslie Peck, beloved mother of Marlee Peck and Family. Carrol Hilder

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Martin Reicher, in memory of my beloved father. Myron Reicher

Bryan Mosak, beloved brother of Diane & Howard Ganden and Family. Cathy & Mitch Feiger Dana & Ken Goldstein Bonnie & Ira Sender

PRAYER BOOK FUND (A Humash was purchased and will be dedicated)

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Roz & Morey Coleman, our beloved grandparents. Marla & Ken Brandt

IN HONOR OF: Ron Friedman,, my darling husband on his 75th birthday. Jean Friedman

Sidney Patt, beloved father. Drora & Jerry Patt

GENERAL FUND (Cont.) UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Lil Shugan, in loving memory. Roberta Uhler Ron Rebnord, beloved father and grandfather. The Rebnord Family

SISTERHOOD FUND

IN HONOR OF: Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their grandson, Bennett Milo Berman. Kim & Skip Mann and Family Steven Peck IN MEMORY OF: Leslie Peck, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. The Israel Committee Ann & Mitch Lerman Cindy Lipka Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Audrey Epton, rest in peace mom. The Pulver Family CHESED FUND IN HONOR OF: Sandy Victor upon his special birthday. Jeff Victor

MEN’S CLUB FUND CONGREGATION SUPPORT FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Max Pander, my beloved grandfather. Debbi Green

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IN HONOR OF: Sandy Victor upon receiving the Rabbi’s Award. Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Sandy Victor upon his special birthday. Jean & Ron Friedman

CAMP RAMAH FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Dorothy Leibowitz, in loving memory. Karen & Philip Nagel

TRIBUTES INCLUSION FUND SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES FOR: Arnie Bender. Susan Adleman IN HONOR OF: My mother, Susan Adleman upon her 79th birthday. Elana, Jason, Ari & Leora Feinsmith Suzy & Bruce Darin upon the birth of their granddaughter, Molly Saylor Dexl. Susan Adleman My sister, Rachel Jordan upon becoming Vice President of Membership at CBJ. Elana, Jason, Ari & Leora Feinsmith Rachel & Neil Jordan upon their 20th anniversary. Elana, Jason, Ari & Leora Feinsmith Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their grandson, Bennett Milo Berman. Susan Adleman IN MEMORY OF: Bryan Mosak, beloved brother of Diane & Howard Ganden. Susan Adleman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Marvin Adleman, beloved father and grandpa. Elana, Jason, Ari & Leora Feinsmith Janet Klass, beloved mother and grandmother. Renee & Michael Klass and Family

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EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF: Bryan Mosak, beloved husband, father and brother of Barb Mosak & Family and Diane & Howard Ganden The Balogh Family Josephine Nunez Gross KIDDUSH FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea Trudy & Robert Balogh Gayle & Harold Cohen Fran & Scott Eisner Jenita Fischoff & Alex Raab Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Jill & Harold LeVine Marcie & Alan Marcus Janice & Craig Minnick Pam & Joel Polakow Linda & Bruce Portnoy Judy & Louis Rabin Janet & Myron Reicher Brittany & Alan Rosenbloom Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom Heidi & Jerry Sakol Linda & Albert Stark Marilyn & Sandy Victor Sherry & Daniel Weinberger Judy & Larry Weindruch UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Esther Klein, in loving memory. The Eisner Family

YOUTH FUND IN HONOR OF: Suzy & Bruce Darin upon the birth of their granddaughter, Molly Saylor Dexl. Rhonda & Jeff Wener Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the marriage of Seth & Megan Lerman. Rhonda & Jeff Wener Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their grandson, Bennett Milo Berman Cathy & Mitch Feiger Rhonda & Jeff Wener Anna, Benjamin & Rachel Veronie upon their 13th birthdays. Andrew & Noah Bernstein IN MEMORY OF: Bryan Mosak, beloved brother of Diane & Howard Ganden. Rachael & Michael Gluck Ann & Mitch Lerman Cindy Lipka The Mann Family Helen Peters Ruth Weiner, beloved mother of Pam Weiner & Steve Malkin. Ann & Mitch Lerman LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Alan J. Stark, beloved cousin and godfather. Linda & Albert Stark and Family Sam Stark, beloved father and grandfather. Linda & Albert Stark and Family

TRIBUTES BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Suzi & Bruce Darin upon the birth of their granddaughter, Molly Saylor Dexl. Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Ann & Mitch Lerman upon the birth of their 2nd grandson, Bennett Milo Berman. Jean & Ron Friedman IN MEMORY OF: Bryan Mosak, beloved brother of Diane & Howard Ganden. Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus

JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND

IN HONOR OF: Morry Rizman upon his special birthday. Rita & Sid Mathias IN MEMORY OF: Jack & Susan Rizman, in loving memory. The Lelah Family Susan Rizman, beloved mother of Kim Ephraim and Family, Keith Rizman, and Stuart Rizman and Family. Ann & Mitch Lerman

ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Ashley Levitan & Brett Kane upon their bridal shower. From their hostesses, Marcia Diamond Sue-Ellen Duboe Davida Finkle Linda Friedman Marilyn Green-Rebnord Renee Klass Marla Levitan Mimi Liebman Sharon Mell Isabele Nisenbaum Barb Pearl Rhonda Stern Susie Waitz Sharon Wein Linda Zederman Ashley Levitan & Brett Kane upon their bridal shower. From their hostesses, Jeanette Atlas Linda Berk Barb Cizek Nicole Friedman Jackie Isaacson Alyssa Kane Shifra Kane Holley Kogan Tunia Kogan Nan Levin Janice Schwartzman

The Word – September 2021

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 Cantor/Education Director Elizabeth Bat-Sarah Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Hazzan Emeritus Roger J. Weisberg President Herb Finn Executive Director Lisa Neiman 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. September 6 ……Rosh Hashana…….............. 6:58 p.m.

September 7 ……Rosh Hashana…..….……… 7:58 p.m. Shabbat Evening Services ..........................................6:30.p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ........................................ 9:30 a.m. September 10 ………………………………….. 6:52 p.m. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m. September 15……Yom Kippur……………….. 6:43 p.m. September 17………………….……………….. 6:39 p.m. Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. September 20……..Sukkot …………..……….. 6:34 p.m. Monday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m. September 21……..Sukkot …………..……….. 7:32 p.m. Weekday Evening Minyan: September 24……..Sukkot …………..….…….. 6:27 p.m. Sunday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m. September 27……..Shmini Atzerett …………. 6:22 p.m. September 28……..Simchat Torah …………... 7:20 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.