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Happy Passover VOL. 47 NO. 10, April 2014 Nisan/Iyar 5774

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Schedule of Shabbat Services & Candle Lighting

From the

Rabbi Carl Wolkin

Rabbi's Desk

Friday Evening........................................April 4 Candles.............................................7:02 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Storybook Shabbat.........................6:45 PM Saturday Morning..................................April 5 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Shehecheyanu Shabbat..............10:30 AM Mincha ...........................................12:45 PM Friday Evening......................................April 11 Candles.............................................7:09 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning................................April 12 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha ...........................................12:45 PM Friday Evening......................................April 18 Candles.............................................7:17 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning................................April 19 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha ...........................................12:45 PM Friday Evening......................................April 25 Candles.............................................7:25 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning................................April 26 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha ...........................................12:45 PM Minyan Monday - Friday..............................6:45 AM Sunday - Thursday Evening ..........7:45 PM Sunday Morning .............................8:45 AM

Although most of you have heard or read about my experience with the Pope on the JUF Rabbinic Mission to Rome and Israel back in January, I want to give you the “backstory”, that is, fill in some of the background and details.

For more than a dozen years, each January twenty to thirty rabbis from the Chicago area through the good offices of JUF have visited a European city and then Israel. This mission which is the only Federation sponsored local rabbinic mission in the country gives us the opportunity to visit sites funded

by JUF through such organizations as the JDC and the Jewish Agency for Israel. We get to see where our dollars make a difference. I have had the good fortune to participate in every one of these missions which have included visits to Kiev, Moscow, Budapest, Prague, and Minsk, to name a few.

The mission to Rome had some unique features, all made possible by the close relationship between the Chicago Jewish community via JUF with the Archdiocese of Chicago and especially His Eminence Frances Cardinal George. Without his involvement, we would never have had the opportunity not only to meet the Pope but also for some additional visits within the Vatican such as a private viewing of ancient Jewish texts in the Vatican Library and a private meeting with Cardinal Koch who oversees the relationship between the Jewish people world-wide and the Church. We are most grateful to Cardinal George and all the distinguished scholars at the Vatican who hosted us, and also arranged for us to be welcomed publicly during the Pope’s audience.

Of course, much has already been said about our inspiring encounter with Pope Francis. It took place in the context of his regular Wednesday public audience. Our group was given preferred seating on either side of the Pope while thousands gathered below in the Plaza. First, the Pope spent nearly an hour riding through the crowd below, shaking hands and offering blessings. He did this again for almost an hour on foot in the rain after he spoke to all of us, paying special attention to where disabled people were seated.

During his speech which was translated into many different languages, one at a time, each by a different priest, it began to pour. The three rabbis who were to have a few private moments with him were seated in a different section from the rest of our group. Unfortunately, our wives had our umbrellas and they were on the opposite side. Fortunately, an elderly woman behind us had an extra umbrella and rain jacket to share so that we stayed dry. The atmosphere of kindness among everyone was only exceeded by the profound anticipation among those around us to come close to the Pope.

Most notably there was a young woman behind us with an infant whom she was nursing. She kept asking the many security personnel nearby if she could have the Pope bless her baby when he came to our section. Her words were translated for us by an American priest from upstate New York who was seated behind us. When the Pope came to talk to us three rabbis, she excitedly pushed her way forward, handed her child to a security person who put the baby in the Pope’s arms for a blessing.

You have seen our picture with the Pope, but I wish I had a photo of her face as the Pope blessed her child. Clearly, it was a defining moment in her life.

You already know that I had the opportunity to offer words of blessing which I had planned but the Pope opened the door, as it were, after I shook his hand and told him how honored we were as rabbis from Chicago to meet him, to which he responded, “Pray for me,” which I did in the words of the Priestly Blessing from the Torah.

The entire experience was an honor as well as an inspiration for many reasons. It is a rare privilege to meet a world leader. And, as I have said to many of you, “if I had to choose a Pope to meet, this would be the one.” The values he teaches and exemplifies in his own lifestyle are so important in today’s world since they are becoming scarcer among world leaders. He cares deeply for those in need and lives a simple life in accordance with his deep commitment to improving the condition of the poor and the downtrodden.

Notably, this Pope’s relationship with the Jewish community is already historic and began many years ago with his friendship with Rabbi Abraham Skorka, a Masorti rabbi in Argentina. In fact, Rabbi Skorka had the first kosher lunch served in the Vatican with the Pope a few days before we arrived.

The rabbi and the Pope also co-authored a book entitled, “On Heaven and Earth” which contains their dialogues about faith. Pope Francis has already made a profound, positive impact on the Jewish community and the world. We fervently hope that this impact and relationship will grow and serve as a role model for interreligious tolerance and understanding among all faiths with each other and with the Jewish people.

I remain grateful to JUF, Rabbi Yehiel Poupko, Cardinal George and others who made this unique and inspiring experience possible and to the many among you who wrote to me as your rabbi about what this experience meant to you.

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Torah Testimony

Cantor’s Notes

Cantor Steve

This month of Passover observance caused me to give thought to how different we are as a people. Our customs of Pesach kosher, family Seder filled with the many narratives and songs, synagogue seasonal liturgy and more shed light, a spotlight, on our differences from our neighbors.

True America is a melting pot and many of us do our share in trying to blend in rather than retain the uniqueness which is our blessing as a people. Friends from the former Soviet Union tell heavy tales of how they were unable to practice their Judaism for decades and marvel at the ease with which one may do so in the US and yet so many Jewish people opt not to participate.

Ironic that we as a Jewish people are remanded by five simple monosyllabic words in the Bible and yet we comport ourselves as if oblivious to them.

“Do Not Do Like Them”. (“l’viltee Asot Kahem”, II Kings 16:15). Jeremiah 10:2, “Learn not the way of the nations”, (“el derech ha-goyim al timadu”). God, in further instances from Leviticus into Isaiah, Ezekiel and Psalms makes it known that we are to be different. One passage offers: “I am the Lord your God. You shall not copy the practices of the land (of Egypt) where you dwelt….. My rules alone shall you follow”. It soon then states: “You shall be holy for I, the Lord your God, am holy”.

We are to be an “ohr LaGoyim” a “light unto the nations”. As a people we have doctrine and traditions which are to set us apart from the rest of the nations by virtue of our ethical and humane actions.

How many of us can hear in the echoes of our memories our parent asking us, “If your friend jumped off of a bridge, would you?” Seeing us acting in a non-approved way, engaging in less than appropriate behavior in their eyes, our parents would direct us to use our own minds to decipher between right and wrong. The corrective reprimand would cause us to not be a follower, but strive to be our own free thinking person and not merely follow the “head buffalo” off of the cliff.

It is much easier to blend in than to stand out. Why be conspicuous in a world where one can be ostracized or discriminated against for one’s religious (or sexual) identities? Maybe because, in our instance as Jews, God said so.

We are told in unclouded language to live by a code of laws which differs from our neighbors. We are told to stand up for the stranger, to help the orphan, to fight for the rights of those falsely imprisoned, etc. We are told to observe laws of social etiquette and personal behavior. We are told that in the area of eating we have a code by which to live.

I know as a child I often rebutted my parents’ direction by pouting and retorting, “I don’t want to, why should I”? After an attempt or two to persuade me to their perspective it might boil down to the iconic parental decree, “Because I said so”.

That often put an end to the dialogue.

This spring season and Passover take some time to think about your behavior, your observance and how you fit into the general and Jewish communities. Into which do you fit? Into which might you do more to do so? Stand up for your proud Jewish identity and remember that it is God who “told us so.”

Time is one of our most precious commodities. Taking the time to read Torah is a personal mitzvah which also aids the congregation as well in the mitzvah of hearing Torah. It takes patience, it takes persistence and it takes time. Few who have ever done so have not felt the fulfillment of such a sacred moment, many have felt nearly indescribable nachas.

The following is a note from one of your congregational peers which we were so pleased to receive that we wanted to share it with you, hoping that it might inspire you to do likewise.

Cantor Steve Naomi Weiss, Ritual Director

********* “As you might imagine, I am very proud of my niece, Danielle Bosse as she is about to become a bat mitzvah. She has grown into a beautiful young woman who is thoughtful, accomplished and a real pleasure to be around.

For this reason I am grateful that I will be both celebrating her bat mitzvah and playing an active part in it. I will be reading an aliya, (Vayikra), the first time I've chanted from the torah since my bar mitzvah more than thirty years ago. While it took a commitment in time to learn the words and melody, few things are as rewarding.

Thank you for the opportunity”.

Rafi Arbel

Shalom

Vol. 47, No. 10

April 2014

Shalom is published monthly by Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-3298 for the exclusive use of its members and staff. All material contained herein is the property of Congregation Beth Shalom.

Senior Rabbi ........................................Carl Wolkin Rabbi ...............................................Aaron Melman Cantor................................................Steven Stoehr Executive Director .........................Harvey R. Gold Director of Education........................David Barany Director of Ed. Emeritus ...............Rabbi Mussman Ritual Director ...................................Naomi Weiss Dir. of Jewish Life and Learning ..........Leann Blue Director of Youth Activities................Matt Rissien Editor .............................................Davida Horwitz

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Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, the leader of the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda, is the first black rabbi from sub-Saharan Africa to be ordained at an American rabbinic school. As a visionary community leader, he chose to attend a rabbinic seminary to better understand ancient and modern Judaism and bring the Ugandan community into mainstream Judaism. In 2003, Rabbi Sizomu was awarded a Be’chol Lashon Fellowship to attend the five-year Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies program at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. In 2008, he was ordained and returned home to Uganda to lead his Jewish community and estabRabbi Gershom Sizomu lish a yeshiva in Uganda to train Jews from both ancient and emerging communities throughout Africa. “It is important that Africans and others know that they can choose Judaism as a spiritual path— and that we are open to them,” Rabbi Sizomu says. The Abayudaya, whose tribal name means “people of Judah,” trace their Jewish origins to the turn of the 20th century when they began their journey to Judaism under the leadership of Semei Kakungulu, a great warrior who was to be a missionary for the British. Instead of converting the people of Mbale to Christianity, however, Kakungulu embraced the Hebrew Bible and began practicing Judaism with his followers in 1919.

Rabbi Sizomu is the grandson of community elder “Rabbi” Samson, who succeeded Kakungulu as spiritual leader of the community in 1928. In 1971, Idi Amin Dada came to power in Uganda and banned Jewish practice. After Amin’s oppressive reign ended in 1979, Rabbi Sizomu gathered what was left of the Abayudaya community while serving as youth leader of the Abayudaya from 1988 to 1998.

Today, Rabbi Sizomu, a charismatic leader and accomplished musician, continues to help his community remain healthy and strong both physically and spiritually. The Abayudaya are a growing community of over 1,500 Jews living among their 10,000 Christian and Muslim neighbors in scattered villages in the rolling, green hills of Eastern Uganda.

With the support of Be’chol Lashon, the Abayudaya are engaged in a comprehensive Health and Development Project that includes building a Health Center and the improved healthcare and community development provided by the Abayudaya Jews to OPEN TO THE their Christian and Muslim neighbors fosters good COMMUNITY will and cooperation among the communities.

FREE OF CHARGE Rabbi Gershom Sizomu is Senior Rabbinic This program is underwritten with a grant Associate at Be’chol Lashon. He is married to from the Congregation Beth Shalom East- Tziporah and has three children, Igaal, Dafna, ern European Torah Project and Naavah.

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HARVEY GOLD’S

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION WEEKEND

ALL THAT GLITTERS HARVEY R. GOLD, FSA Executive Director

TODAH RABAH

Where do I begin? How do I finish? In November of 1971 I was offered a position at a place in Northbrook called Congregation Beth Shalom. In March I was standing in the Youth Lounge before they poured the floor…I looked around and thought…this will do! It was an exciting step forward for me into a new life and a great challenge. I was to be the Youth Director and Executive Director of this 5 year old Synagogue. I had met the Rabbi 8 years before at Camp Ramah and was looking forward to working with him.

However, the best part of starting work here was that I got to work with Rabbi Sander Mussman and that while we became part of the CBS family, I became part of the Mussman Family. Sander has been a mentor, colleague, teacher, friend and brother. I truly would not been able to serve CBS this long without the love, support and understanding of Sander, Isabel and the family. And so I say Todah Rabah from the bottom of my heart for 52 years of friendship!

A friend called me one day and said that we were going to be interviewing a friend of his for the position of Rabbi at CBS…and that I would like him. Rabbi Carl Wolkin and I have worked together for over 30 years and it has been an honor to be his Executive Director. We have worked together, prayed together, created together, argued together, laughed together and cried together. We did all this with one specific purpose…the betterment of Congregation Beth Shalom. I truly believe we have been successful and make a great team. And so I say Todah Rabah to Carl & Judy!

Cantor Steven Stoehr came to CBS right after he married Susan over 25 years ago. He has always looked to create new experiences for the members of CBS and continues to bring new ideas and programs to the Congregation.

We share the love of food (which neither one of us tries to eat anymore)…and the love of family. Whether we agreed or disagreed, it never made a difference. We have always been there for each other and for the congregation. And so I say Todah Rabah to Steve and Susan!

Rabbi Aaron Melman came here 12 years ago with an experience of being present at Ground Zero the day after 9/11 and he and I have had many conversations that started with that experience. He has worked hard to bring new programs and ideas for some of our younger generation and it has been a pleasure working with him. I look forward to continuing our friendship for many years to come. And so I say Todah Rabah to Aaron and Elisa!

Leann Blue is one of the most creative people I know. When I first read her resume almost 20 years ago I knew that she was the kind of staff member that I wanted to see come work at CBS. She has worked here in many capacities and has always brought a certain professionalism to everything she does. I will personally miss the many hours of collaboration that we have done over these many years. And so I say Todah Rabah to Leann!

To David Barany. Naomi Weiss and Matt Rissien I thank you for your years of working with me at CBS. I can only hope that you will continue to work and succeed at making Beth Shalom a better place.

Jan M, Barbara H, Cheryl D, Shirley W, Sandi R, Maria, Allison, Mardel, Susan, Barbara, Estelle, Maxine, Deanne, Eli and Abby! Those are the reasons I am still here today. Those are the women who have been here for me for 42 years. They are the people that have helped me accomplish all that I wanted for this congregation. They have been here day in and day out to support me and CBS. They have put up with me and all my quirks?? A Todah Rabah from me to you…with much love!

(To be Continued)

Our Congregation Beth Shalom “family” is looking forward to honoring Harvey upon his retirement and expressing our gratitude to him for 42 years of dedicated service.

Please plan on joining us and celebrating with Harvey!

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 – 6:45 p.m.

ShabbaTONE Service, featuring the ShabbaTONE band Followed by festive Oneg Shabbat AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014 – 11:00 a.m.

Luncheon and an afternoon of Entertainment

INVITATION to FOLLOW Reservations will be requested for both dates and space may be limited for Sunday’s Luncheon

Tribute Book for Harvey Gold

In honor of Harvey’s 42 years at Congregation Beth Shalom, we are gathering a collection of special messages from family and friends for a scrapbook to be presented to him as a gift. We invite you to create a page for this scrapbook. Your message might contain memories, anecdotes or good wishes. If you have a favorite photograph, you are welcome to attach it to your page, but photos will remain part of the album.

We strongly suggest that you use regular printer weight paper – nothing thicker than photograph thickness. Your page should be sized at 8 ½” x 11” and please use the sheet vertically. Do not add anything too bulky – no puffy stickers, thick pictures, or heavy cardstock.

Please send your message either via email or regular mail to: jolefsky@aol.com or Jill Olefsky 3435 Harris Drive Northbrook, IL 60062

The DEADLINE for the inclusion of your special memory or good wishes in this keepsake album is May 1, 2014. In order for Harvey’s memory book to be ready on time, this deadline must be met. We will not be able to make any exceptions.

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The Harvey Gold Retirement Celebration Needs You!

A very special montage will be presented at the Sunday, June 8th lunch for our CBS Executive Director, Harvey Gold.

Please help us to provide Harvey with a gift that he will treasure by searching through your photo albums and video collections to discover meaningful moments in your shared lives.

Contributions in the form of discs and pictures may be mailed to Congregation Beth Shalom or dropped off directly at the synagogue.

Pictures in the form of a .pdf may be sent to my email address at iread13@comcast.net.

Please do not submit originals!

We can accept only copies and the items will not be returned.

Thank you all so much for your help with this project. You are giving a gift to Harvey that he will enjoy for many, many years to come.

The presentation will also be a beautiful opportunity to reminisce on the many years of shared simchas in which we have had the pleasure of laughing and celebrating with a dear friend and colleague.

Thank you, Tami Rokni

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Congregation President Glen Rotor

As April is upon us, I find myself thinking about two different things. Spring (hopefully) has arrived and baseball season is right around the corner. That brings thoughts of optimism that this will be the year, whether you root for the South Siders or the North Siders or even a team from another city. We hope the summer brings warm weather and lots of tally marks in the win column. But before the season really gets going, we get to celebrate Passover.

Celebrate Passover, is he kidding? Yes, Passover is a celebration of many things. In the past, we were able to leave Egypt and be on our way to our own community. And now we celebrate with our family and friends, a great holiday to be together and enjoy different foods and customs than we partake in the rest of the year.

I really enjoy Passover because to me it has always been a time that the family gets together. I like the idea of having totally different food to eat for eight days, that I might not eat the rest of the year.

Granted, the variety and depth on the grocer’s shelves are much greater than when I was growing up. It has just made it easier and tastier to enjoy the holiday. But the old favorites are still probably the best tasting anyway and Jill has her special Passover recipes that she pulls out for this holiday. To us, these foods are a real treat that you only get once a year. Maybe, if our view of Passover was a little different, we would all enjoy the holiday a little bit more. Besides, it is a time to celebrate with everyone and anyone that you want.

Have a wonderful holiday.

Since I have been speaking about the holiday, I’d like to introduce you to our Ritual Vice-President, Tanya Solomon.

Meet your Executive Board

Serving for the first time on our executive board, Tanya comes to us from Appleton, Wisconsin, a dyed in the wool Packers fan. She and her husband David have quite a rivalry when the Bears and Packers square off. I’m not sure whose side their two teenage children are on, but I’ve heard it’s a lively household on game day. Tanya grew up in a conservative synagogue in Appleton, but because it was small, the current Rabbi had a lot to do with how they observed. She has been involved with the CBS parallel services for many years and now has the position that oversees our ritual committee. She received a double degree in history and education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, no wonder that she loves sports. Her hobbies include reading, writing and downhill skiing. She currently works in retail and loves the small community feeling of Northbrook. I’m sure her involvement in CBS helps her feel right at home.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held Monday, May 19, 2014 beginning with Minyan at 7:45 p.m. and immediately followed by the meeting.

The Agenda is as follows: 1. Committee Reports 2. Presentation and Vote of the 2014-2015 Slate of Officers and Board of Trustee Members 3. Presentation and Vote of the 2014-2015 Budget CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM NOMINATING COMMITTEE’S SLATED OFFICERS & BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014

OFFICERS President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glen Roter VP Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Donenberg VP House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Olefsky VP Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Neil Rosengard VP Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Solomon VP Ritual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tanya Solomon VP School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Bob Spector VP Social Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Bell VP Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howard Sigal Administrative Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Shulman Financial Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura Shulman Accounts Receivable Secretary . . . . . . .Brad Shaps Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harold Dembo Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . .Tami Rokni

BOARD OF TRUSTEES *New to the Board TERM ENDING 7/1/2015 Kevin Braude . . . Ellen Grossman . . . .Jill Roter Lisa Dembo. . . . . Suzy Hakimian . . . .Len Rubin Rick Dissen. . . . . Jim Hamilton . . . . . .Edna Schrank Steve Elisco . . . . Sandee Levin . . . . . .Marci Shapiro* Linda Foster . . . . Marjorie Maxwell . .Amy Solar Irwin Gafen. . . . . Fern Roseman . . . . .Kim Shwachman

TERM ENDING 7/1/2016 Cheryl Braude*. . Diana Lewis . . . . . . .Earl Strum Alan Genender . . Scott Rogoff* . . . . .Bill Weinstein Frank Horwitz. . . Raymond Rokni . . . .Sara Weinstein Pam Issen . . . . . . Beth Sher* . . . . . . . .Andy Widen Jean Kosova . . . Marti Sinton . . . . . . .Stephen Zaacks* Larry Levin . . . . Dr. Lee Shulman

Respectively Submitted by the 2014 Nominating Committee: Kevin Braude . . . .Glen Roter-CBS President Leatte Gelfeld . . . .Larry Grossman-Men’s Club Co-President Brad Shaps . . . . . .Debbie Solomon Jill Olefsky . . . . . .Marti Sinton-Sisterhood President Lily Zoberman . . .Tami Rokni-Chairman Neil Rosengard

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KERUV CORNER KERUV: Welcoming Interfaith Families BOB SPECTOR Shalom Chaverim,

2014- 5774 PA S S O V E R S C H E D U L E

Ahhhhh, the worst of winter is behind us and Pesach is around the corner. Pesach, of course, is most frequently associated with concepts such as oppression, liberation, new beginnings, heroism, and a renewed commitment to being Jewish. This last ideal got me thinking about my third date with Chris (wow, 28 years ago). Not one to beat around the bush, she asked me “So just how Jewish are you?” I have to admit, even though I was already in my 30’s I hadn’t thought about it that much. However, what she really wanted to know was how important it was to me to have a Jewish home for our children if things were to work out with us.

I quickly realized that even though I was not a deeply religious person it was very important to raise my children within the Jewish faith. Chris was not only willing to raise our hypothetical children within the Jewish community, she enthusiastically embraced the idea ultimately leading to her decision to become Jewish herself. While her decision and the decisions made by thousands of non-Jewish supportive spouses every year to embrace Judaism (even without conversion) may seem to pale in comparison to most of our Jewish heroes throughout our history, I believe these decisions are quite courageous. These individuals are risking the possibility of being alienated by their own families by honoring the religious, spiritual, and cultural commitment of their Jewish life partners. Last November we honored our supportive non-Jewish spouses by including an intermarriage panel discussion as part of our Shabbat morning service. While one can debate the ‘rightness or wrongness’ of Jews marrying non-Jews, it is the reality of our culture (almost 50%). It is essential that Conservative Jews believe that Conservative Judaism will support their spousal choices. That is why Beth Shalom has embraced the Keruv interfaith initiative.

At this Passover holiday time defined by the rescue and survival of the Jewish people, I want to personally thank all the non-Jewish family members in our congregation for embracing our Beth Shalom family and our Jewish culture.

Thank you for making a selfless choice that may have created conflict and turmoil within yourselves as well as with your relationships with loved ones. Happy Passover and Happy Easter!

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me at cbskeruv@gmail.com with your thoughtful comments.

Monday, April 14 Morning Minyan with Siyum for First-Born You can eat chametz until You can sell and burn chametz until

6:45 AM 10:33 AM 11:35 AM

Monday, April 14 – First Night Passover Mincha/Ma’ariv - Service to Welcome the Festival

6:00 PM

Tuesday, April 15 – 1st Day Passover Festival Service Mincha/Ma’ariv

9:30 AM 6:00 PM

Wednesday, April 16 – 2nd Day Passover Festival Service Mincha/Ma’ariv

9:30 AM 7:30 PM

Thursday, Aprilh 17 – 3rd Day Passover Morning Minyan Mincha/Ma’ariv

6:45 AM 7:45 PM

Friday, April 18 – 4th Day Passover Morning Minyan Mincha/Shabbat Ma’ariv

6:45 AM 6:45 PM

Saturday, April 19– 5th Day Passover Shabbat Service Mincha

9:30 AM 12:45 PM

Sunday, April 20 – 6th Day Passover Morning Minyan Mincha/Service to Welcome the Festival

8:45 AM 6:30 PM

Monday, April 21 – 7th Day Passover Festival Service Mincha/Ma’ariv

9:30 AM 6:30 PM

Tuesday, April 22 – 8th Day Passover Festival Service/Yizkor Mincha/Ma’ariv

9:30 AM 7:45 PM

PLEASE DO NOT EAT CHAMETZ BEFORE 8:25 PM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014 If you have room at your Seder table for a guest or two, or if you are in need of a Seder to attend, please call the Synagogue office and we will try to help!

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April 2014

“CHECK OUT” YOUR MARIAN RENEE SALTZBERG LRC / IRVING RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

PESACH Each year at our Seders, we retell the story of our Exodus from Egypt more than three thousand years ago as we recall how our ancestors were freed from slavery and oppression. Pesach is a special time for us to share and celebrate our traditions . . . to seek meaning and to hope for peace.

Listed below are new Passover books recently added to our collection: Frogs in the Bed: My Passover Seder Activity Book

by Ann Koffsky (Pre-school/Kindergarten) The Littlest Levine (Passover) by Sandy Lanton (Kindergarten-Second Grade) Let My Children Cook!: A Passover Cookbook for Kids

by Tamar Ansh (Grades 2-8) Max Makes a Cake by Michelle Edwards (Pre-school-Second Grade) Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) Return

by Leslie Kimmelman (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Seder in the Desert (Passover) by Jamie Korngold (ages Kindergarten-Grade 2) Stone Soup with Matzoh Balls: A Passover Tale in Chelm

by Linda Glaser (Pre-school-Second Grade) The Story of Passover by David A. Adler (ages Kindergarten-Grade2) YOM HASHO’AH In 1953, Israel’s Knesset designated the 27th day of the month of Nisan as Yom HaSho’ah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year it is observed from sundown Sunday, April 27th until sunset Monday, April 28th. The two newest works added to our library Holocaust collection include: Shards of Memory: Narratives of Holocaust Survival

by Yehudi Lindeman The Third Seder: A Haggadah for Yom Hashoah

by Irene Lillenheim Angelico

SYDNEY TAYLOR TRIBUTE PROGRAM The goal of this “challenge” is for students in Second Grade, Alef, and Bet to read at least one of the Sydney Taylor Award books by Sunday, May 4th and to create a bookmark or book jacket. They may either illustrate or summarize the book(s) of their choice. These award-winning books are labeled with a red dot and the initials ST. The annual Sydney Taylor Award honors new books for children that exemplify the highest literary standards while realistically portraying the Jewish experience.

Please encourage your children to participate in this program.

We always welcome recommendations and donations from our patrons that contain Judaic themes and material. Please “check us out” in person or visit us online at www.BethShalomnb.org (Lifelong Learning . . . Library and Resource Center).

Chag Purim Sameach, Adele Zaveduk, Library Chairwoman Karen Wadler, Librarian Shira Cohen, Library Assistant

VERY IMPORTANT PARENT READERS PROGRAM

For the past five years, students, teachers, and parents have greatly enjoyed our Sunday morning VIP Readers Program. In the month of March, the following parents read to their children:

KINDERGARTEN: On March 9th, Nicole Nortman read to her daughter, Lexi’s, class.

FIRST GRADE: On March 2nd, Rachel and Alex Dunn read to their daughter, Olivia’s, class.

On March 2nd, Ilana Ekstein red to her son, Jordan’s, class.

On March 9th, Daniel Bellows read to his son, Arthur’s, class.

SECOND GRADE: On March 2nd, Jaime Gordon read to her son, Ryan’s, class.

On March 2nd, Laura Horwitch read to her daughter, Jenna’s, class.

On March 9th, Susan Rosenthal read to her son, Adam’s, class.

If you have not yet chosen a date, there is always room for YOU!!!

Please contact Karen Wadler at your earliest convenience at 847.498.4100, extension 34.

Looking forward to seeing you very soon . . .

Thank you for your support of this program.

Chag Purim Sameach, Karen Wadler, CBS Librarian

“CHECK OUT” YOUR MARIAN RENEE SALTZBERG LRC/IRVING RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

TRACY SAFRON RECOMMENDS . . .

Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller is a unique novel. It is a story about aging, but it is also a thriller. Sheldon Horowitz is 82 and newly widowed when he moves from New York to Norway to live with his granddaughter, Rhea, and her husband Lars.

Sheldon tries to adapt to his new surroundings while fending off intense memories from his past. He is haunted by his son, Rhea’s father, who was killed in Vietnam. Sheldon also recalls his time serving as a sniper in the Korean War. Or was he? Sheldon’s late wife thought he was a clerk in the war. Rhea and Lars suspect Sheldon suffers from dementia.

Sheldon is home alone one day when he hears terrifying noises coming from the apartment upstairs. He opens his door to a neighbor and her son when he realizes a violent man is pursuing them. The boy’s mother is murdered inside Sheldon’s home.

Sheldon senses he must protect her son until the killer is caught and they go on the run to save the boy’s life. Rhea and Lars have no idea where Sheldon is and neither do the police. Though the reader may wonder what parts of Sheldon’s story are real, the truth is Sheldon is a mensch. Miller has created an octogenarian super hero.

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The Israel Committee presents:

CBS ISRAEL STORIES Capturing Beth Shalom’s connection with Israel one congregant at a time

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This month’s CBS Israel Story reminds us of the battery commercial: “…it keeps going and going and going…” Darlene and Norman Padnos are a little like that “Energizer Bunny”. They keep going and going and going…to Israel.

Darlene’s involvement with Zionism and Israel came from her parents. She grew up in Rogers Park where she attended congregation B’nai Zion (with Harvey Gold!). Her parents were very active in synagogue life and passed their love of social activism and all things Israel to Darlene. Norman’s parents made their first trip to Israel in the early 1950’s, when it was quite a challenge to get there.

Darlene and Norman were married in 1967 and quickly became involved with Israel Bonds, Hadassah and other Zionist organizations. They visited Israel for the first time with the Jewish Federation of Chicago in 1984. That mission solidified their love and commitment to Israel. In fact, they have gone over 28 times (and still counting!). It has also become their passion to encourage others to travel to Israel. They have led four mission trips with their previous congregation and they continue to go at least once a year, either on their own or on a sponsored trip. Both of their sons were active in USY and took USY pilgrimage trips to Israel.

It was their great joy to attend the wedding of their niece in Israel together with their children and grandchildren. After that trip, grandson Ethan was inspired to become an active USY’er and is currently on the Nativ College Leadership Program. His plan is to return to Israel in August and make aliyah through the unique program of Garin Tzabar which includes full service in the IDF. Norman and Darlene were co-chairs for the JUF Annual brunch at CBS and were honored with the Israel66 Award from Israel Bonds in January. If you happen to talk to Darlene or Norman, you will see what we see: they are the most kind and gracious couple you will ever want to meet. Darlene’s love of Israel is infectious and her smile lights up the room when she talks about Israel. We don’t think they will ever “run out of energy” when traveling to Israel.

The Israel Committee and Men’s Club Present:

MAKING THE DESERT BLOOM: Israel’s Challenge of Populating the Negev RICK KROSNICK Chief Development Officer JEWISH NATIONAL FUND

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School News

MAZEL TOV TO B’NAI MITZVAH

DAVID BARANY Education Director

In school this year, March and April are defined by the twin holidays of Purim and Pesach. Purim is a joyful celebration of rescue. For Purim, God is in the background, so much so that God’s name does not appear in the text. We have many reasons to celebrate in this season.

• March began with another successful Shehecheyanu Shabbat. This is a service designed especially for families with 5th-7th grader students. Ritual Director Naomi Weiss and I shared in the hot cocoa, coffee and nosh offered before we sat down to prayers, Torah reading and informal learning. A very nice feature this month is that students preparing for Bar and Bat Mitzvah led more of the service than last month. That is trend we would like see continue.

• Our Family Shabbat Dinner and service for our Kindergarten, first and second grade families topped 100 participants.

• We had our first 4th grade Torah reader, Nathan Malin, come back to repeat at Family Shabbat Services.

• Purim Carnival was a triumph! Thanks to our teachers, classroom aides, parent volunteers, the School Board, and the Men’s Club! Thanks also to Cantor Stoehr for integrating the carnival into our HUGS families’ experience.

For Pesach God is front and center, the presence that makes our redemption from slavery happen. We celebrate Pesach with deliberate remembrance and ceremony marking our rescue. We have had our thoughtful opportunities as well.

• Our 11th and 12th graders, led by Susan Karlinsky, went on a tour of sites that they identified as potential recipients of the philanthropic award they make in April.

• At the Aleph Siddur Celebration, our first-year Hebrew students received the Conservative movement’s learner’s prayer books that they will use throughout the remainder of their tenure at Beth Shalom.

• Our second graders relived the experience of making Matzah on their annual field trip to the Matzah factory.

• We renewed a tradition of student led Seders in preparation for their leading at their own families’ tables.

• April closes with a 5th grade visit to the ARK in Chicago.

I close by taking pride in one our teacher’s remarkable incorporation of iPad technology into her students’ experience.

Shaily Hakimian created a treasure hunt integrating QR code readers to access both online and original material. She also used two iPads to set up independent learning stations. We look forward to her sharing new-found expertise with others on the faculty.

JESSICA KATZ

REBECCA ZLOTOWICZ

Daughter of David & Fleurette Katz Sister of Eli Katz Granddaughter of Lois Katz, Jeff & Debbie Rosen

Daughter of Amy Solar & Barry Zlotowicz Sister of Rachel & Jessica Zlotowicz Grandaughter of Anne & Eugene Solar, Leon & Jan Zlotowicz

SARAH GERBER

PAUL BLUE

Daughter of Inna Feldman-Gerber & Bob Gerber Sister of Ari Gerber Granddaughter of Zoya & Gregory Feldman, Sandy & Marshall Gerber

Son of Leann &Michael Blue Brother of Adam & Marc Blue Grandson of Shirley Buchman, Paula Blue

YOU can read Torah!

Whether you have experience and just need to brush-up your skills, or have never done it but want to learn, we have many opportunities available and Ritual Director Naomi Weiss will gladly work with you. CBS needs readers for Shabbat, morning minyan and holidays and help you learn and master the art of chanting Torah.

Please contact Naomi Weiss at nweiss@BethShalomNB.org and find out about our Torah Reading classes for adults and/or tutoring so you can enjoy this personally enriching mitzvah.

shalom April 2014

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KUDOS to our Shir Joy Choir

“Ma Nishma” MATT RISSIEN Youth Director

What an amazing March we have had in the Beth Shalom Youth Department!

First off, I would like to thank everyone who helped with our Hamantashen for Hunger benefit. Together we were able to raise over $2,000 for Mazon: A Jewish Response for Hunger. The USY’ers worked incredibly hard on this project, and it’s really nice to see all of the hard work pay off.

March kicked off with a Kadima/USY trip to the Northwestern game. Following the game we were able to have a meet and greet with Aaron Lieberman, the orthodox Jew who plays on the team. It was really inspiring for the kids to hear his story and of his pride for being Jewish.

We also kicked off our lunch and a movie series for K-5th Grade, watching Despicable Me 2. This is the first of many similar events to come, so please stay tuned for future movie screenings.

With April comes Passover, and Passover has always been a time to be with family for me. I wanted to take this time to thank everyone at Beth Shalom for being my family in Chicago. This synagogue is a very warm and welcoming place, and I can’t imagine a better community to be a part of. This past month I attended the AIPAC Policy Conference, and my friends from out of town were amazed to see how many congregants I ran into, and how friendly everyone had been. I want to wish everyone a great Passover, and look forward to many more youth programs in the near future!

I wanted to take a moment to compliment the efforts of our Shir Joy Choir. These Hebrew School students offer some of their free time every week to learn and prepare songs which celebrate our Jewish holidays and faith. They have been invited to sing in several venues of note this year: Shabbatone services, JNF Tu b’Shevat program, Temple Jeremiah Youth Chorus Concert, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center for our CBS Mens Club, HUGS Purim Carnival, HUGS Chocolate Seder to mention but a few.

The members of our CBS Shir Joy Choir are: Kyra Barany, Ashley Gitles, Lily Glaubinger, Jacklyn Kaboff, Daniela Ostrov, Ariela Ostrov, Marlee Pearl, Benjamin Robins, Kylie Whitehead, Ben Witzel, Jessie Zlotowicz.

Programs marked with an [A] are focuses more towards the Adult special needs community.

Programs marked with a [K] are focused towards a younger demographic (Kids) of special needs.

Programs marked with an [E] are for Everyone.

Programs marked with an * are in tandem with North Suburban Synagogue Beth El and PB&J (Peer Buddies and Judaism)

Sunday, April 6th – HUGS Chocolate Seder This yea ar, our infamous HUGS Chocolate Seder will be held pre-Pesach an nd thus offers us more options for goodies and creative arts activities! [E]* Tuesday, June 3rd – HUGS Shavuot Torah Our HUGS Shavuot Torah program will give everyone a chance to come before the Torah h for an honor and engage in some meaningful learning. [A]

Kadima & USY with Northwestern Jewish basketball star Aaron Lieberman after the game shalom 12

April 2014

5774 - Chametz Riddance Food Drive Perform a mitzvah while cleaning out your food pantry!

Collecting all unopened non-perishables Please donate your Chametz for those in need in our local community. Bring your food donations to CBS now! No Chametz donations will be accepted after Sunday, April 13th.

We will again collect food for the pantries after Passover, Tuesday, April 22nd.

All donations will benefit The Northfield Food Pantry and Northwest ARK Food Pantry.

Ark Families Require Your Help Shoppers Needed

Volunteers are needed to shop and deliver food for Ark families in the area. Cost of food is reimbursed by the Beth Shalom’s Gold Family Sabbath Fund. Deliveries are usually on Sundays but can be made at any time that is mutually convenient for the volunteer and the Ark client. This is a great mitzvah project for families – children welcome! If you have any questions or are interested in shopping for a family, please contact Merrill Medansky at merill.medansky@gmail.com or call 847-559-8097. Instruction sheets and food lists are given to help you with the shopping.

Come join our group! Teach your children the importance of fulfilling the mitzvah of helping those in need.

THANK YOU BETH SHALOM FOR CARE PACKAGES FOR SOLDIERS

Dear Ms. Olefsky and Members of the Beth Shalom Congregation, On behalf of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Legal Office, I would like to thank you for your generosity in sending those wonderful care packages and greatly appreciated the fact that we were in your thoughts.

Your gifts truly warmed out hearts during the cold winter months.

Although it is sometimes difficult for us to be stationed so far from our friends and loved ones, we gladly endure that hardship because we know that there are caring Americans like you all back in the United States who recognize our service here in Afghanistan.

Please accept my best wishes for you and yours.

Clean Out Your Closets!

Donate Prom, Formal and Bridesmaid Dresses!

Zengler Cleaners accepts, at any time, any prom, bridesmaid or formal dress you bring in for the Glass Slipper Project. After being cleaned at no charge to you, the dresses are then donated to this non-profit organization which provides the dresses, free of charge, to students who are unable to purchase their own prom attire. Thanks to the Glass Slipper Project, more than 16000 high school junior and senior girls in the Chicagoland area have been able to attend their proms in style! Any questions check out their website www.glassslipperproject.org.

There are six Zengler Cleaner locations now in the Chicagoland area: Deerfield, Hubbard Woods, Libertyville, Long Grove, Northbrook and Northfield.

You CAN Make A difference Food Drive a Success!

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not”.

Dr. Seuss, from the Lorax Beth Shalom cared and responded to our February Food Drive

Thank you to all the congregants who brought in items for the Ark Food Pantry and the Northfield Food Pantry. As our collection bins overflowed, we made numerous trips to both food pantries throughout the month of February. You heard our plea and responded generously. Todah Rabah!

Unfortunately, the need for food pantry items continues on a daily basis. We have seen how one or two items brought can make a difference and help those in need. We hope that bringing in food donations will become a regular habit for each of you when you come to Beth Shalom.

Shopping for Passover?

Perform a mitzvah while shopping!

BUY ONE MORE

In the opening paragraph of the Haggadah recited at the Seder, we declare “All who are hungry let them come and eat.” We must ensure that all of our Jewish neighbors and community members have the opportunity to commemorate this freedom that Passover celebrates. We especially need to help those Jewish families in our community who rely on the food pantries. When it is time to run to the stores and get all the specialty Passover foods and products, think of your neighbors and community members. Buy some extra Passover items and drop them off in the marked bins at the front office or by the Religious School door. We will be sure they get to the food pantries in time for Passover.

We guarantee that if you can help others observe Passover, your holiday will become more meaningful.

CBS Spring Blood Drive A Huge Success!

The CBS Spring Blood Drive was held on Sunday, March 2nd and we couldn’t be more proud of all we accomplished. Due to Steve Elisco’s dedication and passion for this project, as well as the support of volunteers like Laura Schoeneman , Neal Golden, Jeff Hoffen, Michelle Crane and Janet Krain, 60 possible donors were recruited and 42 successful donations were made on behalf of CBS. To anyone who would still like to donate, please consider donating blood at a LifeSource Blood Center. LifeSource can be contacted at 877-5433768.

Our next CBS Blood Drive will be held this Fall, so watch the bulletin for further information.

Debbie Bell Social Action VP

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APRIL 2014 Sunday

Nisan/Iyar 5774 Monday

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3 Nisan 5774

4 Nisan 5774

ROSH CHODESH

House

Ideas Café

Storybook Shabbat

Hebrew School

Programming

USY Lounge Night

7:02pm - Candlelighting

Aleph Siddur Practice

5 5 Nisan 5774

Metzorah

1/4 C. . . . green pepper, chopped Sarah Gerber

1/2 C. . . . celery, chopped

School Board

1 C. . . . . . onion, chopped

SH Exec/Board

1 1/2 C. . . carrots, grated

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11 Nisan 5774

Maot Chitim Delivery

KITCHEN CLOSED

Hebrew School

Nosh 'n Drash

USY Lounge Night

7:09pm - Candlelighting

Exec

School Model Seder

Youth Commission

Fundraising

Sunday School Aleph Siddur Celebration

12 12 Nisan 5774

Achrei Mot-Shabbat Hagadol

Family Shabbat Service

Teen High School Program

MC Breakfast USY/Kadima Mitzvah Day

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1st SEDER

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MC Exec/Board

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7:17pm - Candlelighting

Study Minyan

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26 26 Nisan 5774

7:25pm - Candlelighting

FJMC Board

Kedoshim

Paul Blue Family Shabbat Service

PESACH

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Sunday School MC Breakfast Trope/School for Adults

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30 Nisan 5774

YOM HASHOAH (obs.)

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Nosh 'n Drash

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Teen High School Program

1 1 Iyar 5774

Yom HaShoah Program USY Kinnus

1 . . . . . . . (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thaw, drain 6 . . . . . . . egg whites, lightly beaten 1/2 tsp. . . salt

HUGS Chocolate Seder

20 Nisan 5774

6 T. . . . . . defatted chicken soup

1/8 tsp. . . pepper

Youth Lounge Open House

13 Nisan 5774

Terri’s Vegetable Kugelach

ROSH CHODESH

3/4 C. . . . matzah meal Saute green pepper, celery, onion and carrots in soup for 10 minutes.

Combine this with spinach in mixing bowl. Add egg whites, salt, pepper, and matzah meal. Mix well.

Spoon into 12 greased muffin tins.

Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.

Beverly Koss

Sisterhood President

SISTERHOOD SLATE

Marti Sinton

Thank you for honoring me with the Valued Volunteer. I have to give credit where credit is due. I could never have been the Valued Volunteer without the continuous backup of my Exec Board along with the endless support from the Past Presidents.

To my Exec Committee, thank you for always standing and staying with your different areas of expertise. Never once did I hear a problem or complaint when I was in the hospital or during my rehab. Thank you for being the example that exemplifies not only what a Sisterhood member is but also what a Congregation Beth Shalom member is. I am so proud that you undertook all programs and I feel that you all really made a difference in the call of duty.

You are never a valued volunteer on your own. I also want to thank Edna Schrank for sharing half my load, it really is because of her due diligence that I made it through. This was never my plan but I thank you for going above and beyond.

So I may be a Valued Volunteer but most of the honor goes to my Exec Committee and the Sisterhood Board. WE own it together.

And all I can say in the end is Thank you.

Marti

Slate 2014-15 Nominating Committee - Lorna Cohen, Leatte Gelfeld, Gina Kay, Marjorie Maxwell, Beth Sher, Debbie Solomon, and Meryl Weis Marti Sinton - President Edna Schrank - Sisterhood Nominating Chairman

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leatte Gelfeld/Beth Sher Administrative VP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edna Schrank Education VP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzy Hakimian Membership VP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorna Cohen Program VP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meryl Weis Ways and Means VP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robyn Rosengard Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Weinstein Financial Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marjorie Maxwell Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Stern Parliamentarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marti Sinton

Education Adult Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sonya Gebel Book Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marsha Hochman CJE SeniorLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Carter Mitzvot Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fern Roseman Pesach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Lewis Rosh Chodesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Kaufman School/Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myra Holman/Julie Warshawsky Sisterhood Shabbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ifaat Bosse Social Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jody Sigal Torah Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina Kay

House Holiday Kiddushim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrianne Varhula Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Gold House Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Gilford/Barbara Libauer Kugel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Braude/Marla Kazan Pesach Kiddushim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Shwachman Serving Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tanya Solomon Shabbat Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marti Sinton Special Events Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karyn Liss

Culminating, Installation, and Valued Volunteer Dinner Featuring the magic and storytelling of Houdini expert

WILLIAM PACK

Membership Membership Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Zelkowitz Shalom Baskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita Janowitz Volunteer Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Roter

Program

William Pack, author of The Essential Houdini, goes beyond the myth and brings to life the true story of this American icon. You will experience some of Houdiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magic and escapes right before your very eyes!

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 at 6 PM Our Valued Volunteer is Marti Sinton

Author Events Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Bell Family Events Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Gordon Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Marder Knitting Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maureen Gold Program Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Shwachman/Mona Weiss Website Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edna Schrank

Ways and Means Anniversary Grams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPEN Boutique Chairmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Minkus/Sheri Smason Judaica Shop Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Lewis/ Darlene Padnos Judaica Shop Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Nissen Leagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teri Robbins Mah Jongg Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Grossman/Sara Weinstein/ Andy Widen Movie Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Minkus New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Weinstein Raffles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elissa Pelts Simcha Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzy Hakimian Tributes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Gafen/Gina Kay

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Anniversaries May

Jonathan and Tracy Williams ...................... 1 Peter and Susan Brown ............................... 3 Morry and Cindy Glicksman ....................... 4 David and Rachel Silverman ....................... 8 Gregg and Karen Rosenthal ........................ 9 Phillip and Elaine Zeidman ........................ 12 Samuel and Kimberly Grief ............10 yrs. 15 Harold and Anita Gordon ........................... 17 Ira and Beth Fenton .................................... 18 Lewis and Gayle Hirsch ............................. 18 Scott and Ashley Portman .......................... 18 Lewis and Linda Cohen ..................40 yrs. 19 Gary and Michelle Shuman ........................ 19 Mark and Terry Taylor ............................... 19 William and Linda Hunt ..................30 yrs. 20 Jeffrey and Susan Stern ...................35 yrs. 20 Glenn and Cindy Schwartz ........................ 21 Mitchell and Shari Bernsen ........................ 22 Harold and Judith Bregman ....................... 22 Joel and Marilyn Fish ................................. 23 Michael and Lindsay Pearlman .................. 23 Larry and Debra Cohen .............................. 24 Stewart and Mitzie Herman ....................... 24 Irving and Diane Hornstein .............45 yrs. 24 Larry and Mellie Wolfson ...............50 yrs. 24 Harold and Lisa Dembo ............................. 25 Jay and Robyn Glaubinger ......................... 25 David and Ami Handler ............................. 25 Michael and Carol Nadler .......................... 25 Aaron and Sharon Taksin ................45 yrs. 25 Scott and Joni Wald ................................... 25 Jonathan and Denise Handler ..................... 27 Jan Sheinson and Lynne Steifel ......30 yrs. 27 Steven and Becky Charous ..............25 yrs. 28 Jerry and Maureen Edelman ...................... 28 Fred and Betty Fisher ................................. 28 Mitchell and Fern King .............................. 28 Aaron and Hilary Malina ........................... 28 Steven and Michele Rosenmutter .............. 28 Bruce K. and Juli Shapiro ...............25 yrs. 28 David and Amy Rozenberg ........................ 29 Allan and Anne Spector ............................. 29 David and Simone Toubes ......................... 29 Michael and Barbara Zaransky .................. 29 Jerry and Rita Berg .................................... 30 William and Kimberly Colwyn .......15 yrs. 30 Scott and Susan Field ................................. 30 Michael and Myra Holman .............15 yrs. 30 Sam and Marlin Kirshenbaum ................... 30 Selwyn and Janice Marcus ......................... 30 Daniel and Barbara Remish ....................... 30 Allen and Joan Schoeneman ...................... 30 Max and Melany Shaftal ............................ 30 David and Ami Speigel ...................10 yrs. 30 Scott and Beth Steinberg .................10 yrs. 30 Philip and Jami Telpner ..................15 yrs. 30 Mitchell and Abra Zaveduk ............15 yrs. 30 Michael and Paula Fohrman ...................... 31 Howard and Elaine Michaels ..................... 31 Alan and Janet Sear .................................... 31 Russell and Lori Shapiro ............................ 31

April Bima Flower Fund Donations

In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of my granddaughter Sasha Dogadko.

Mazel Tov, I'm so proud of you!

-Karen Bergman

Bima Flower Fund

The Bima Flower Fund helps to ensure that our Bima bouquets will continue to be as beautiful as they always have been. Your minimum donation of $10 (or more) will make that happen. Acknowledgement of your donation will appear on the Sisterhood page in the bulletin. If the donation is in “memory of” or in “honor of” someone, a letter of acknowledgement will be sent to the family. Simply fill out the form below and send it to Elissa Pelts by the 15th of the month with your check. Any questions, call Elissa at 708-804-4696.

Bima Flower Fund Donation Form

Do You Knit, Crochet & or Craft Linus Blankets?

Your efforts are needed to fulfill the on-going critical need to create warm scarves, hats, afghan blankets, throws, baby blankets, toddler clothing for the Jewish Child and Family Services JCFS organizations and Project LINUS. You will make a difference in someone’s life!

Join CBS Knits for Tzedakah

Sunday mornings 11:30 AM – 1 PM Horwitz Adult Education Room (in the library)

April 6 May 4 April 27 May 10 Contact Maureen Gold at 847.509.1978 maureenagold@comcast.net for details YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT ANY GATHERING

I (we) ___________________________________ wish to donate $_______________ to the Bima Flower Fund. Check one: o In honor of ____________________________ o In memory of __________________________

Message: ______________________________ ______________________________________ Name: _________________________________ Address: _______________________________

AMC/Regal Theaters $8.00 each

Mail by the 15th of the month to: Elissa Pelts, 164 Oakmont Dr., Deerfield, IL 60015

Anniversary Greeting Update

Do you know how EASY it is to send an anniversary and leagram greeting to a CBS member? We can establish an account for you just by sending in a check for any dollar amount. We will deduct the amount you spend each month on Leagram/Anniversary and let you know when your account is low. No more 75¢ checks. Send your donations prior to the 20th of the month to: Karen Rosenthal, 317 South Can Dota Avenue, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.

Email: shalom.49girl@yahoo.com

Name___________________________________

# of Greetings ____________________________

Amount _________________________________ _____ On Account ____ Money Enclosed

WHY PAY FULL PRICE? QUESTIONS? Suzanne Minkus 847.657.9001 lsg7494@aol.com

Please do not call after 9 PM or on Shabbat (Friday PM through Saturday PM) Please support CBS Sisterhood through the sale of movie tickets.

NOTE: Tickets are for general admission and are subject to rules of use that may be printed on them.

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Mail your completed order form and check to: Suzanne Minkus, 2582 Fielding Drive, Glenview, IL 60026 You MUST include a STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED, BUSINESS ENVELOPE. Orders cannot be filled without it. We cannot be responsible for tickets lost in the mail.

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________City, State, Zip: ____________________ Phone Number: _______________________ Email Address: _____________________

AMC Theaters # Tickets ______@ $8.00 each = Total $______ RegalRegal Theaters # Tickets ______@ $8.00 $______ Theatres # Tickets _______@$7.50 eacheach = Total=$Total ________

Minimum five (5) tickets per order, maximum unlimited.

Total enclosed $ _____ Total enclosed $______ Tickets now available in Judaica Shop

Please make checks payable to CBS SISTERHOOD

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LEAGRAMS May

The Louis Gurvitz Memorial

Sisterhood Judaica Shop A unique shopping experience awaits you at our ~Shop Around the Corner~

We’re sure you’ll find something to buy for yourselves or to proudly give to someone as a gift. You’ll see new and imaginative Judaica, useful items for the home, and great merchandise for the kids and grandkids. You can also support Israel by purchasing our tallitot, tefillin, jewelry, Ahava cosmetics and much more, made in Israel.

All Judaica Shop profits assist Sisterhood in fulfilling its financial commitment to our Synagogue. Our prices are at least 10% less than retail and VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card are gladly accepted. Earn Todah Rabah (Thank You) Dollars in the month of April and redeem them in May.

Todah Rabah (Thank You) Dollar*

For every $10 spent in a single transaction, customer will earn $1 in Todah Rabah Dollars that can be redeemed on a future purchase. Dollars cannot be redeemed for cash. * Earn your dollars from April 1, 2014 – April 30, 2014 * Redeemable from May 1, 2014 – June 1, 2014 * Excludes Tribute Cards, Torah Fund Cards, Sisterhood Cook Books, Movie Tickets and Gift Certificates

REGULAR SHOP HOURS Monday through Friday mornings…

10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Tuesday and Thursday afternoons…

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Sunday mornings…9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Appointments are always available by calling

Diana Lewis (h) 847.947.2906 Darlene Padnos (h) 847.998.0494 or (c) 847.217.4531 Robyn Rosengard (h) 847.498.9901 or (c) 847.917.1197

Keep browsing, keep shopping, and keep in touch!

Ilene Fischman . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Carolyn Golden . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ilisa Gruber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Amy LeVine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sheryl Schneider . . . . . . . . . 1 Adina Schoenberger . . . . . . . 1 Ilene Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Amy Taub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Marcy Grant Projansky . . . . 2 Michele Rosenmutter . . . . . . 2 Susan Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Marlene Silverman . . . . . . . . 2 Anne Spector . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lorraine Horwitz . . . . . . . . . 3 Karen Kaufman . . . . . . . . . . 3 Beverly Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rhea Yanow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Joan Kawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Roseland Zaransky . . . . . . . . 4 Elaine Zeidman . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hilary Braun . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Amy Gottstein . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lori Khanuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lillian Mangurten . . . . . . . . . 5 Alla Turetskaya . . . . . . . . . . 5 Joyce Younes . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lauren Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Susan Freund . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Barbara Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Jackie Gichner . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tema Rosenblum . . . . . . . . . 8 Jill Roter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Laura Shulman . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sara Bartos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lynn Grossman . . . . . . . . . . 9 Laurita Halbert . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Barbara Levine . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tina Bergstein . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sheila Handler . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gitie Jaffe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lisa Meczyk . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sheila Benjamin . . . . . . . . . 11 Rachel Besser . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Susan Kagen Podell . . . . . . . 11 Susan Berebitsky . . . . . . . . . 12 Sandra Levin . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Elaine Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fran Greenman . . . . . . . . . . 14 Janis Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Eve Mermel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mellie Wolfson . . . . . . . . . . 14 Debbie Wulfsohn . . . . . . . . . 14 Berte Auerbach . . . . . . . . . . 15 Goldie Belenke . . . . . . . . . . 15 Debra Kahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wendy Fromm . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ina Rosenthal . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Beverly Silverman . . . . . . . . 16 Marsha Diamond . . . . . . . . . 17 Enid Grabiner . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Esther Halpern . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Myra Holman . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Gloria Marcowitz . . . . . . . . 17 Lisa Schwartz . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Barbara Winn . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Leslie Abramson . . . . . . . . . 18 Lisa Fine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Judith Balter . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Susan Capitel . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Judy Kamensky . . . . . . . . . . 19 Judy Kirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Marisa Mandrea . . . . . . . . . . 19 Irene Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Tami Rokni . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Julie Warshawsky . . . . . . . . 20 Barbara Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Jean Kosova . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sheryl Schwartz . . . . . . . . . . 21 Melanie Brodsky . . . . . . . . . 22 Charlotte Graff . . . . . . . . . . 22 Michele Lutz . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Melissa Lyons . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Joan Siegan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Betty Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Michelle Crane . . . . . . . . . . 24 Debra Elisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Denise Longoria . . . . . . . . . 24 Stacey Sandler . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lori Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sandy Wilner . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Marianne Bankier . . . . . . . . 25 Karen Gruen . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Shari Malman . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ellen Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Anne Jacobson . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Allison Gordon . . . . . . . . . . 27 Donna Batler . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Paige Gitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Helga Herman . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Amanda Shulman . . . . . . . . 29 Stacey Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Margot Lublin . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Margie Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . 30 Karen Fine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Helene Lachman . . . . . . . . . 31 Ravit Stoltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Would you like to send a birthday or anniversary greeting to a CBS member? It is SO simple! We can establish an account for you by just sending in a check for any dollar amount. We will deduct the amount you spend each month on each Leagram/Anniversary and let you know when your account is low.

What could be easier? No more 75¢ checks! Send your donations prior to the 20th of the month to: Karen Rosenthal, 317 South Can Dota Ave., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. shalom.49girl@yahoo.com

Name __________________ # of Greetings __________ Amount _______________ c On account c Money enclosed

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Men's Club President

Men’s Club Slate

Larry Grossman & Ray Rokni

2013-2014

Remember to Remember April brings us to Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, which occurs on the 27th of Nisan, corresponding to the Larry Grossman Ray Rokni evening of April 26th and the day of the 27th.

This is a memorial day for those who died in the atrocities that were committed against the Jewish people during World War II. Men’s Club commemorates the day each year by providing Yellow Candles to be lit on that day to collectively honor the Yahrzeit of the six million who perished. You should have received our candles by now, as well as a prayer to be said as you light it.

We also hope you have received information about our commitment to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Learning Center.

The Museum’s permanent exhibition tells the story of the Holocaust, from pre-war German life through ghetto life and concentration camps to eventual liberation and resettlement throughout the world.

The Harvey L. Miller Family Youth Exhibition for younger visitors between the ages of 8-12 teaches what it means to be “upstanders” in their communities rather than bystanders, to address bullying, and to put themselves in another’s shoes through a hands-on interactive experience demonstrating tenets of character education such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Schools with the fewest resources often are those whose students would benefit most from the Museum. Unfortunately, travel costs and admission fees of field trips are prohibitive, and there are thousands of students across the area in schools without the financial resources to visit our Museum. Our Opportunity Scholarships subsidize admission and transportation costs for schools in need such as Chicago Public Schools, public and parochial schools across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa. Only schools with at least 50% of their students in the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program qualify and nearly 25% of Museum field trips subsidized by Opportunity Scholarships.

All of the profits from donations to the Yellow Candle program will be donated to the Opportunity Scholarships and we hope you will generously support this important project.

Our Yom Hashoah event will be a breakfast on Sunday, April 27, featuring Ronald H. Balson, a practicing attorney whose travels to Warsaw and southern Poland inspired Once We Were Brothers, his first novel. It tells the tale of two men who were as close as brothers as children only to end up on opposite sides of the Holocaust. The story follows a legal battle to bring an accused former Nazi to justice, while bouncing between the past and the present, displaying the courage of the people in both eras.

Remember to remember by lighting your Yellow Candle, supporting the Opportunity Scholarship and attending the event on April 26.

Remembering and educating are the best ways to prevent a recurrence. Never forget to remember.

Officers Co-Presidents . . . . . . . .Larry Grossman & Raymond Rokni MensClubPresident@BethShalomNB.org

Executive Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Rogoff Vice-President Ways & Means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Sher Vice-President Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry Dechter Vice-President Programs - Ritual . . . . . . . . . . .Donald Pike Vice-President Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steven Elisco Vice-President House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abe Drayer Vice-President House-Special Events . . . . . . .Chuck Gitles Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howard Freidin Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary Solomon Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Sam Grief Financial Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Samuelsohn Parliamentarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvey Redfern

Board of Directors Bruce Bell Dan Berebitsky Neil Blustein Barry Brusso Art Dolins Jerry Edelman Rob Footlik* Adam Gelfeld Mike Gilford Elliot Goldman Jim Hamilton Frank Horwitz

Past Presidents

Norm Iglarsh Steve Isaacson Robert Israel* Howard Jacob Ari Jaffe Jeff Kaminsky Steve Krug Rich Kurnick Norman Padnos Shelly Pike Dan Porter* Dan Rabinowitz

Ira Berk z"l Harold Schy z"l Daniel Lichtman z"l Howard Michaels George Platt Martin Kahn z"l Harry Zale z"l Alan Redman Robert Lipschultz Eugene Chodash Joseph Kitzes z"l Alan Morgan

Gregg Rosenthal Randy Samborn Michael Schnitzler Joel Schwartz Robert Spector Norm Iglarsh David Speigel* Earl Strum Eliot Tokowitz David Weil*

Robert Marder Melvyn Cohen Steven Lessman Glen Roter Marc Weinstein Arlen Lasinsky Dr. Michael Greenberg Jim Donenberg Kevin Braude Bradley Shaps Harvey Redfern

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CONTRIBUTIONS, REMEMBRANCES, CONGRATULATIONS

The Congregation Gratefully Acknowledges The Following Contributions: RABBI WOLKIN’S GOOD AND WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Rabbi Wolkin in appreciation of the beautiful wedding ceremony for Becky & Noah – Dr. Lee & Laura Shulman Rabbi Wolkin in appreciation of the honor and blessing of my grandmother’s 101st birthday – Kim & Perry Shwachman Rabbi Wolkin for the beautiful wedding ceremony for Brad & Alexandra – Rita & Gregg Schneider Rabbi Wolkin for your prayers and meeting Pope Francis – Bobbi Simkin & Sami & David Duram Rita & Gregg Schneider for the wedding of your son Brad to Lexi – Kim & Perry Shwachman Carol & David Adams for the birth of your grandson Nathaniel Jacob Adams – Lenore Weiss, Diane & Gene Chodash Fred & Sharon Schomer for your 50th wedding anniversary – Pat & Norv Redman Terri & Marc Schwartz for the birth of your grandson Noah Joseph Savage – Mellie & Larry Wolfson, Lenore Weiss, Diane & Gene Chodash Donna Pekay for a very special birthday – Carol & Rick Boas Amy Solar for your daughter Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah – Joanne Hirschtritt Licht Barry Zlotowicz for your daughter Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah – Joanne Hirschtritt Licht Amy & Barry Dogadko for your daughter Sasha’s Bat Mitzvah – Joanne Hirschtritt Licht

In memory of: Jeannette – Sherry & Hy Weiss Norman Rivkin – Barb & Burt Chotiner, Marlin & Sam Kirshenbaum, Sharon & Marshall Shifrin & Family, Rosanne Eisenberg Edward Brown – Mitzie & Stewart Herman Shirley Weinstein – Judy & Michael Balter, Dr. Ira & Iris Lerner Marty Patt – Judy & Michael Balter Husband of Lettie Matthew – Rosanne Eisenberg & Sandy Celia Treger – Mitzie & Stewart Herman Audrey Dann – Carol & Ed Kaplan Norman Leibovitz – Sandy & Irwin Frishman

DONATIONS

We are seeking donations to help families of patients with severe medical conditions and burdensome medical bills.

Checks may be made payable to: Rabbi Wolkin’s Good & Welfare Fund

All donations are strictly confidential.

BERNARD GRAD MEMORIAL CHESED FUND:

CANTOR’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Marcia and Henry Rabinowitz on their 50th wedding anniversary – Jan & Harvey Miller Marla and Ron Zelikow on their daughter Lindsay’s marriage to Mike Lisnek – Adrienne & Ira Holtzman; Barbara and David Menn Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation of the honor and blessing of her grandmother’s 101st birthday – Kim & Perry Shwachman & family

Speedy recovery: Cantor Stoehr – Marjorie & Bret Maxwell & family; Judy & Joel Greenman; Marla and Ron Zelikow & family

In memory of: Harold Sawyer – Jan & Harvey Miller

FRANCINE SHAPIRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In memory of: Arthur Nutig – Ilyse, Darryl, Brady & Dylan Fleishman; Elissa & John Pelts

GOLD FAMILY SABBATH FUND: In honor of: Darlene and Norman Padnos on receiving the Israel 66 Award – Ellen & Larry Grossman Frank Horwitz on his 80th birthday – Jerry Handler; Fran & Fred Hakimian Joel Greenman on his 75th birthday – Fran & Fred Hakimian Lissa and Jay Silver on their 15th wedding anniversary – Mike, Sherri, Rebecca & Josh Cohn Carol and David Adams on the birth of their grandson Nathaniel Jacob – Sharon & Mark Telpner

In memory of: Uncle Jerry of Mona and Andy Berman – Earl Rubinoff Mother of Rabbi Jonathan Ginsberg – Carol & Michael Schnitzler Susan Nekritz – Amy & Marty Kaplan Larry Grossman – Barbara & Stan Neimark Norman Rivkin – Carol & Michael Schnitzler Shirley Weinstein – Iris Schrey; Michelle Buttermore; Julie Muehling

HAROLD & SHIRLEY HOFFMAN ADULT EDUCATION LEARNING FUND:

HELENE HOFFMAN MEMORIAL CONCERT FUND: In memory of: Norman Rivkin – Annlee & Art Herbstman

HIGH HOLIDAY PRAYER BOOK FUND: In memory of: Betty Price – Susan & Scott Glazer

Ernest Jacob – Sue & Abe Drayer Morris Hauser – Marlene & Allan Goldberg

Phyllis and Leonard Mason on their special birthdays – Marti Sinton Joel Greenman on his 75th birthday – Marti Sinton

BURT PATZIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

JANNA SUGAR MEMORIAL ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

In memory of:

In honor of: Marla and Ron Zelikow on the marriage of their daughter Lindsay to Mike Lisnek – Debbie & Bruce Bell

In memory of: Sister of Jerry Shneider – Marlin & Sam Kirshenbaum Shirley Weinstein – Debbie & Bruce Bell

LAWRENCE B. ROSNER BUILDING FUND: In honor of: Carol and David Adams on the birth of Nathaniel Jacob – Sherry & Bill Weinstein Gabby Brutman on her becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Laurie Rosner

Speedy recovery: Sandy Broude – Laurie Rosner; Fern & Burt Slotky Allan Edelson – Laurie Rosner

In memory of: Esther Kaplan – Lisa & Evan Oblonsky & family Shirley Weinstein – Cece, Arlen, Katherine & Julia Lasinsky

LESTER KURNICK YOUTH FUND: In honor of:

In honor of:

Norman Rivkin – Ellyn & Harvey Nudelman

JEROME J. KAPLAN MEMORIAL ADULT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

Melissa and Jordan Kalan on the birth of Taylor Kaplan – Jody, Howard, Ben & Bari Sigal Frank Horwitz on his special birthday– Judy & Joel Greenman; “Cousin” Roberta Rosenfeld Suzy and David Hakimian on receiving the CHUSY Region Honor for their extraordinary contributions to the youth of CHUSY and its movement – Eileen Rosengard Debbie & Lester Rosen on the birth of their grandson Noah Holden – Dayle & Dennis Teven

In memory of:

Debbie and Lester Rosen on the birth of their grandson Noah Holden – Ellyn & Harvey Nudelman

In memory of: Irving (Murph) Cohn – Becky & Ellis Sostrin Norman Rivkin – Amy & Joel Taub; Marcia & Ken Petchenik; Adrienne & Jerry Bauer Celia Treger – Sheila & Burt Handler Brandon Rotstein – Nessa Holzman & Family

Judi Greenberg – Estelle & Jerry Agrest

Frank Horwitz on his 80th birthday – Fern & Larry Roseman

In honor of:

Speedy recovery: Jack Bleichman – Sheryl & Frank Weissman

Speedy recovery to:

HOWARD SINTON MEMORIAL HIGH HOLIDAY FUND:

In honor of:

Jean and Les Kosova on the engagement of their daughter Abra to Matt Siegler – Adrienne & Jerry Bauer Bev and David Sugar on their 40th wedding anniversary – Denise, Jon, Joshua, Ethan & Dash Handler Debbie & Lester Rosen on the birth of their grandson Noah Holden – Marcia & Ken Petchenik Marla and Ron Zelikow on their daughter Lindsay’s marriage to Mike Lisnek – Ellie & Jonathan Salk Teri and Dennis Sklar on the birth of their grandson William Neil – Becky & Ellis Sostrin

In memory of: Shirley Weinstein – Jody & Howard Sigal; Bonnie & Rick Meltzer

LEWIS D. GREENBERG MEMORIAL SHABBATONE FUND: In honor of: Frank Horwitz on his 80th birthday – Karen & Mark Fine; Bonnie, Irwin, Heather, Kimberly & Alan Role

Speedy recovery: Cantor Steven Stoehr – Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Shalom

In honor of:

In memory of:

Darlene and Norman Padnos on receiving the Israel 66 Award – Judi & Michael Greenberg Julie and Ari Degabli on their son Dylan becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Matty & Steve Shechtman

Marvin Goldrosen – Jean Goldrosen David Edelman – Jerry Edelman Lilian Edelman – Jerry Edelman

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CONTRIBUTIONS, REMEMBRANCES, CONGRATULATIONS MARVIN DISHLER TREE OF LIFE FUND: In memory of: Richard Caitung – Julie & David Goldstein

MEN’S CLUB YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Teri and Dennis Sklar on the birth of their grandson William Neil – Leslie, Scott, Marissa and Sophia Rogoff Julia Braude for receiving the Youth of the Year Award – Cece, Arlen, Katherine & Julia Lasinsky; Fern & Larry Roseman; Leslie & Scott Rogoff; Marjorie & Bret Maxwell & family Kevin Braude for receiving the Man of the Year Award – Fern & Larry Roseman; Leslie & Scott Rogoff; Marjorie & Bret Maxwell & family Barbara and Phil Barnett on the birth of their grandson Ariel Eliyahu – Cece, Arlen, Katherine & Julia Lasinsky

In memory of: Betty Greenberg – Judi & Michael Greenberg Norman Rivkin – Cece, Arlen, Katherine & Julia Lasinsky Fred Katzenstein – Eva Thalheimer

PAUL WALD YAHRZEIT FUND: In memory of: Margo Weissman – Sheryl & Frank Weissman “Gus” Cranow and Esther Korol – Zelda Korol Abe Borman – Lorraine & Morton Wax Evelyn Goldman and Jacob M. Levin – Sue & Stu Levin Jack Kessler – Betty Ashman Barbara Robins – Teri Robins Flo Brookstein – Fran & Stephen Brookstein Molly Garber and Andrew Nathan – Sheila & Ronald Nathan Marshall Safron – Jeffrey & Tracy Safron Irene Tendrock – Rosalyn & William Harris Leo Kantor – Sheryl & Jeff Blackman Ben Miller – Dolores Miller Miriam Hoffman – Melvin Hoffman Fred Janowitz – Rita Janowitz Faye Krasny – Barbara Levine Sydell Protus – Marlene Protus Ethel Ruth Grinker – Joan Berke Morris Cohen – Larry Cohen Ann and David Telpner and Rose and Sam Kwalwaser – Sharon & Mark Telpner Herbert Kreiter – Sharon Kreiter Lucille Ship and Belle Jacobs – Darlene Jacobs Fannie Fischer – Gloria & Jerome Sperber Fanny Adler – Barbara & Marshall Dickler Dorothy Glazier and Joel Arnold – Davida & Jeffrey Arnold Solomon Blum – Joan & Milton Blum Dave Wolinsky – Edith Wolinsky Adolph Pawlan – Gail Pestine Miriam Alfred Samborn – Hope & Randy Samborn Samuel Ersler – Beverly & Sam Weisenberg Brandon Rotstein – Debra Kay

PRAYER BOOK FUND (CHUMASH): In honor of: Joel Greenman on his 75th birthday – Fern & Larry Roseman

RABBI MELMAN’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Dr. & Mrs. Michael Greenspan on the naming of Hannah Rachel, granddaughter of Judy & Ed Rowe – Judy & Ed Rowe Rabbi Aaron Melman for the beautiful marriage ceremony of their daughter Becky and Noah – Laura & Lee Shulman Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of the Aliyah they were given in honor of receiving the Israel 66 Bond Award – Darlene & Norm Padnos

Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of offering prayers for good health for her son Jeff – Joyce Katz

In memory of:

Arthur Nutig – Kim & Perry Shwachman Jack Kopol – Jeanette Schusteff Shirley Weinstein – Laura & Lee Shulman

Betty Price – Lori & Larry Fohrman

SOPHIE BINSTEIN TZEDAKAH FUND: ROSENGARD MUSEUM FUND:

In memory of:

In honor of:

Anne Greenfield – Beverly & Seymour Binstein Raymond Goldberg – Barbara & Larry Libauer Fred Saruk – Beverly & Seymour Binstein

Laura and David Horwitch on the birth of their daughter Brielle Hope – Eileen Rosengard Donna and Michael Pekay on the birth of their granddaughter Brielle Hope – Eileen Rosengard

In memory of: Jordan Filler – Barbara & Vic Proeh Burt, father of Mr. & Mrs. Art Evans – Barbara & Vic Proeh Special grandmother of Stacey Frank – Roberta & Norman Friedman Sidney Walowitz – Eileen Rosengard & family and Howard Getlin Marilyn Becker – Eileen Rosengard & family

RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND: In honor of: Barbara and Phil Barnett on the birth of their grandson Ariel Eliyah – Judi & Michael Greenberg Teri & Dennis Sklar on the birth of their grandson William Neil – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman; Enid & Fred Grabiner Michael Eisenberg on his 65th birthday – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman Deby and Michael Eisenberg on the baby naming of their granddaughters Laken and Sage – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman Alfred Gruen on his 90th birthday – Andy & David Reich Barbara and Steve Kitsburg on the birth of their granddaughter Malka – Ed Maslov & family

Speedy recovery to: Adele Zaveduk – Barbara & Eitan Ben-Dov & family

In memory of: Ed Brown – Sue & Joel Weinstein Shirley Weinstein – Faye & Fred Tatel; Carol & David Adams Norman Rivkin – Sue & Joel Weinstein Doris Friedland – Ed Maslov & family

MARIAM RENEE SALTZBERG LEARNING & RESOURCE CENTER FUND: In memory of: Arthur Nutig – Karyn & Mitchell Liss & family Sheri Lyn Benham – Karyn & Mitchell Liss & family Norman Rivkin – Terry Saltzberg

RUTH & ROBERT WERSHKOFF MINYAN BREAKFAST FUND:

STEVEN TEITELBAUM RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Rita and Greg Schneider on their son Brad’s marriage to Lexi – Mona & Neal Weiss & family Ellen and Andy Roth on the birth of their twin grandchildren Dylan and Tyler – Mona & Neal Weiss & family Helene and Tom Coorsh on Laura and Ryan’s marriage – Mona & Neal Weiss Donna and Michael Pekay on the birth of their granddaughter Brielle Hope – Mona & Neal Weiss & family Sam Rosen on his 30 year anniversary as the voice of the New York Rangers – Robin & Lee Eisenberg Julie Teitelbaum on her birthday – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Teri and Dennis Sklar on the birth of their grandson William Neil – Sharon & Elliot Goldman Julie Teitelbaum on her 24th birthday – Merle, Sam, Josh & Danny Cowin

In memory of: Faye Menzer – Marcy Teitelbaum & family; Robin & Lee Eisenberg Dora Narter – Samuel Levin Betty Price – Paula & Michael Fohrman; Merle, Larry, Sam, Lauren, Joshua & Danny Cowin Idelle Stone – Gina & Richard Russ Susan Jacobs – Merle Cowin Mildred Rubenstein – Merle & Larry Ordower; Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Sister of Bob Davidson – Merle Cowin & Larry Ordower Betty Price – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum

SCHWARTZ CALL-IN FUND: Speedy recovery: Judi Greenberg – Barbara & Mark Gelfeld

In memory of: Norman Rivkin – Matty & Steve Shechtman Lillian Margolis – Matt & Steve Shechtman

In memory of: Robert Wershkoff – Susan Edelheit & Judith Fink

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT KIDDUSH FUND: In honor of: Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Bass on their granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah – Iris & Ira Lerner Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Bass on the birth of their granddaughter – Iris & Ira Lerner Marla and Ron Zelikow on the marriage of their daughter Lindsay to Mike Lisnek – Kim & Perry Shwachman Frank Howritz on his special birthday – Kim & Perry Shwachman Julia Braude for being named CBS Youth of the Year – Adrianne Varhula Kevin Braude for being named CBS Man of the Year – Adrianne Varhula

Speedy recovery: Laura Kopka – Aunt Esther & Uncle Eddie Judi Greenberg – Adrianne Varhula

We regret to inform you of the Death of Esteemed Members: Shirley Weinstein Maureen Forman Harry Pestine

In memory of:

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Our Beth Shalom Family Milestones:

WE PRAY THAT THESE FAMILIES WILL BUILD STRONG JEWISH HOMES AND CONTRIBUTE BLESSINGS TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND TO ALL HUMANITY Veronica & Josh Adams are happy to announce the birth of their son Nathaniel Jacob Adams Carol & David Adams are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Nathaniel Jacob Adams Debbie & Lester Rosen are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Noah Holden Mautner Rita & Gregg Schneider are happy to announce the marriage of their son & daughter-in-law Brad & Lexi Schneider Phyllis & James Schneider are happy to announce the marriage of their grandson & granddaughter-in-law Brad & Lexi Schneider Amanda & Bryan Savage are happy to announce the birth of their son Noah Joseph Savage Terri & Marc Schwartz are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Noah Joseph Savage Rita & Arthur Schwartz are happy to announce the birth of their great grandson Noah Joseph Savage Shari & Jeff Kaminsky are happy to announce the birth of their son Ethan Gabriel Kaminsky Lori & Larry Fohrman are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Jane Ellen Fohrman

The Congregation Extends Its Sympathy To: Steve Walowitz on the passing of his father Sidney Walowitz Bill Weinstein on the passing of his mother Shirley Weinstein Marlin Kirshenbaum on the passing of her mother Celia Treger Sandy Wilner on the passing of her mother Rhea Wolff Debbie Kay on the passing of her mother Audrey Dann Fred Forman on the passing of his wife Maureen Forman Dr. Edward Forman on the passing of his mother Maureen Forman Susan Pestine on the passing of her husband Harry Pestine

Yahrzeits April 1-4 Max Appelman Alfred Blum Joseph Friedman Lottie Gold Grimson Bernice Kessler Iva Lerner Regina "Nina" Levy Louis Rosen Dorothy Rosenstein Anne Barron Schwartz Rosalyn Wilson Badonna Berliner Shirley Dick Elaine S. Kahn Sarah Lazare Joseph Leavitt Lena Levine Albert Manesberg Lillian Rosenfeld Adolph Singer Dr. Oscar Sugar Harriet Wedner Harry L. Zimmerman Mollie Barnow Anna Freedman Rose Goodman Molly Leon Lois Barbara Reisman Arnold Rothstein Harold Shapiro Mac Turner Michael Baer Esther Bobroff Eleanor Kramer Rose Krefetz Belle Lee Rose Lieberman Carol Tucker Reginato Abraham Rich Rose Saltzberg Edyth Sandler Ida Topel Rebecca Weiss

Rivian H. Greenberg Irene Minkoff Alan Ross Nancy Sugerman Mayer Zandberg Benjamin Berks David Fisher Bertha Perlik Elsie Polay Vilma Sadowsky Louise Sherman Joseph Solar Bernard Tannenbaum Les Turner David Givertz Geraldine Grant Sara Hoffman Jerome J. Regal Norman Satinover Jack Solomon Bessie Tepper Jenny Epstein Dorothy Faigen Louis Fischer Joyce Goldberg Jacques Lugassy Florence Morris Rachel Moskovits Philip Novak Max Rice Minnie Ross Judith Schwartz Fannie Braverman Hortense Bregman Michelle Butman Peter Dogadko Carl Elvove Phillip Gagerman Jacob Glikman Rose Kanter Charlotte Padnos Albert Pell Marsha Skinner Judith Tecktiel

April 5-11 Nathan Ander Rebecca Salter Arnold Tillie Friedman Paul Kauffman Anne Kurnick Asher Rastegar Ruth Ritt Rose Rothleder Lena Steinberg Dena Leah Weberman Zelda Zagel Brenda Friedman Albert Geiderman Albert Handelman June Handler Anne Schuster Jane Small Harry Stoehr Esther Stone Robert Tropp Jane Weingart Sam Yusim Shirley Cohen Ellyn Drazin Joseph Greenberg

April 12-18 Rose Collender Martin Kanter Moses Kupferberg Jacob L. Resnick Louis Teven Bernard Weingart Seme Auslander Dena Cotler Svetlana Latash Rose Newman Theresa Bloomfield Pulner Dr. Malcolm Schwartz Louis A. Schwartz Martha Shellist Newton Steinberg Faye Wrobel Gilbert Agrest Philip Beckerman Hyman Beitler Abraham Al Blitstein Edward Brodsky Morris Dubin Eve Handler Rose Kay Jack Kerschner

Ida Kramer Patricia Markel Marion Markovitz Edwin "Eddie" Rose Robert Shapiro Cecil Taplin Rose Teinowitz Figel Highea Africk Sidney Field Mildred Grabiner David Kaplan Leon Kazan Louis Mackin Frances Pinsky Alfred Carl Rogers Harry Rothenberg Adolph Twersky Harry Weinberg Leo Zelkowitz Dr. Zygmunt Buchsbaum Stella Greenberg Gerald Jerry Gurtz Alfred Lublin Sara Moldofsky Frances Rieger Dr. Barry L Vishny Gwen Weiner Mildred Winick Norman Boron Irene Burnstine Bernard Grad Rose Halap Gertrude Krieger Judith Fingeret Krug Jeanette Lowenthal Dr. Harvey Mechanik Barry Allan Morrison Doris Mandel Moskowitz Philip Stern Joyce Straus Rose Aberman George R. Baxter Bernard Friedman Mae Garden Arlene Hofer Bertha Kaiserman Sarah Kopolavics Gussie Michaels Lorange Samuel Mendelevitz Leone B. Milten Elaine Redland Shirley Rodin Gordon Bob Shneider Rose Trudman April 19-25 Lillian Chizever Adrianne Chunowitz Max Gentner Rose Greenberg Joseph Henson Rachel Landesman Benjamin Levine William Miller Tillie Primer Solomon Slotky Stephanie Rhonda "Taffy" Steinberg David Viner David Bernard Bogan James Higgins

Leo Krasny Meyer Redman Hymen A. Samuelson Milton M. Shaffner Fay Wolkov Gertrude Alpern Abe Belstock Maurice Berkelhamer Louis Braverman Samuel Elster Sidney Leibowitz Irving Schwartz Harry Aberman William Amsel Hannah Arnold Ruth Goldsand Reba Hartzman Jennie Marcowitz Cary Jay Melnick Emma Naft Milton Pekay Donald Rosen Anna Sexner Emil Stern Betty Lou Strange Herbert Zelkowitz Louis Victor Batler Philip Beckerman Edith Birnbach Joan Canel Harry Cope Shirley Krasner Percy Mason Abe Poncher Javaher Rahmanim Ruth Sahlins Sarah Silver Wilma Marcia Klein Weinberg Phyllis Worsek Florence Zelkowitz Lillian Edelman Joseph Garber Sheila Kaufman Charlotte Kramer Phyllis Podolsky Harriet Morrison Richmond David Rosenblatt Narcissa Rosenthal Edna Rothstein Leon Silverman Bernard Sneider Herb Weil Alfred Behrstock Rosette Louzon Cardone Stan Flower Louis Geller Sherwin Glazer Anna Gohenberg Leo Gold Sidney Grinker Gladys Heller Madeline Kaufman Sidney Schneider Howard Soboroff Ernest Stern April 26-30 Joseph Bell Melvin Bubley Anna Ceder

Mania Ceder Sucher Ceder Lillian Diesenhaus Anna Fleischer Julius Lorig Charles Meshulam Myron Minkoff Dr. Arnold L. Podell Leo Shechtman Zira Singer Ethel Sperling Bella Wenetzky Harry Bender Moissi Faratzi Jacob Fleischer Leonard Goldstein Sylvia H. Golson Irving Jacobson Leo P Kaiz David Karp Norman Marcus Herman Neumann Nathan Reichman Mildred Rosner Harold Schwartz Etia Snaper Joel Stone Aron Wasserman Bela Wasserman Rosza Wasserman Bella Wassermann Emanuel Wassermann Lutzie Wassermann Ben Bandalin Bertha Banks Harriet Baranchik Helen Tansey Farhat Isadore Irving Kanowitz Ronald Lake Pearl Rudich Toby Stalnick Bruce Blumenthal Howard Jacobson Mildred Klein Judy Lachman Hannah Lewis Abraham Michell Dinah Michell Lillian Nattenheimer Louis Newman Harry Roseman Molly Rosen Sema Steiner Janna Sugar Jack Morris Tepper Max Weisbach Joseph Benjamin Jack Friedman Anne Hauser Avram Klapper Faye S. Kozin Harry Kramer Rachel Laznowski Yehuda Maman Eugene Miller Rachel Rozansky Julius L Schusteff Etta Treguboff

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Congregation Beth Shalom Gift Card Program Please help raise needed funds for CBS by purchasing gift cards for your every day purchases.

Return completed form to Congregation Beth Shalom Attn: Fund Raising Committee Make Checks payable to Congregation Beth Shalom ORDERS RECEIVED MONDAY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP ON FRIDAY OF THE SAME WEEK You will receive an e-mail when the Gift Cards arrive at CBS. Name

Phone Number

Check #

Order Date

E-mail Address % QTY Total

Product

% QTY

Product

7.00%

Total

Ace Hardware $25.00

4.00%

$

J C Penney $25 / $100

$

Amazon.com $25.00 / $100

3.00%

$

Jewel-Osco $25 / $100.00

4.00%

$

Avis Car Rental $50.00

8.00%

$

K-Marts $25 / $50

4.00%

$

Banana Republic$25 / $100

14.00%

$

Kohls $25 / $100

4.00%

$

Barnes & Noble $10 / $25 / $100

9.00%

$

Limited $25.00

9.00%

$

Bath & Body Works $10/$25

13.00%

$

Lord & Taylor $25.00

8.00%

$

Bed Bath & Beyond $25 / $100

7.00%

$

Lowe's $25 / $100

4.00%

$

Best Buy $25 / $100

3.00%

$

Macy's $25 / $100

10.00%

$

Bloomingdale's $25 / $100

12.00%

$

Marathon $25 /$100 / $250

3.00%

$

BP $50 / $100 / $250

1.50%

$

Mariano's Grocery $25 / $50 / $100

4.00%

$

Brooks Brothers $25

16.00%

$

Marriott Hotels (all brands) $50.00 / $100 / $500

8.00%

$

Budget Car Rental $50

8.00%

$

Marshalls $25 /$100

7.00%

$

Burlington Coat Factory $25

7.00%

$

Men's Wearhouse $25

8.00%

$

Carson's $25 / $100

8.00%

$

Michaels $25.00

4.00%

$

Celebrity Cruise Lines $100

9.00%

$

Mobil Gasoline $50 / $250

1.00%

$

Chevron $50 / $100

1.00%

$

Neiman Marcus $50

12.00%

$

Choice Hotels $50 / $100

4.00%

$

Office Max $25.00 / $100

5.00%

$

Claire's $10

9.00%

$

Old Navy $25.00 / $100

14.00%

$

Container Store $25 / $100

9.00%

$

Payless Shoes $20.00

13.00%

$

Crate and Barrel $25 / $100

8.00%

$

Pottery Barn $25.00 / $100

8.00%

$

CVS Pharmacy $25 / $100

7.00%

$

REI $25.00

8.00%

$

Dick's Sporting Goods $25 / $100

8.00%

$

Restoration Hardware $25

12.00%

$

Eddie Bauer $25.00

10.00%

$

Ritz Carlton $50

8.00%

$

Express $25

10.00%

$

Sam's Club $25 / $100 / $250

2.50%

$

Fairmont Hotels $100

12.00%

$

Sears $25 / $100 / $250

4.00%

$

Foot Locker $25

9.00%

$

Shell $25 / $50 / $100

2.50%

$

Gap $25 / $100

14.00%

$

Speedway $25 / $100

4.00%

$

GNC $25

8.00%

$

Sports Authority $25 / $100

8.00%

$

Golfsmith $25

8.00%

$

Staples $25 / $100

5.00%

$

Hallmark $25

4.00%

$

Starbucks $10 / $25

7.00%

$

Harry and David $25

10.00%

$

Sunset Foods $25 / $100

4.50%

$

Home Depot $25 / $100

4.00%

$

T.J. Maxx $25 / $100

7.00%

$

Home Goods $25 / $100

7.00%

$

Talbots $25

13.00%

$

Hyatt Hotels $50 / $100

9.00%

$

Target $25 / $100

2.00%

$ $

iTunes® $15 / $25

5.00%

$

Walgreens $25.00 / $100

6.00%

J. Crew $25

13.00%

$

Walmart $25 / $100 / $250

2.50%

$

J. Jill $25

8.00%

$

Whole Foods $25 / $100

3.00%

$

GIFT CARD TZEDAKAH FOR THE ARK $25 / $50 /$100

Did you take the wrong coat from the Coffee House Fundraiser?

Ladies Black 3/4 length down coat with new leather (fur lined) gloves in pockets is missing. Please check to see in you have the right coat. Contact the synagogue office if you have information on the missing coat.

COFFEE HOUSE FUNDRAISER RESULTS

On March 1st we brought the Coffee House back to Beth Shalom. Thank you to the 210 attendees, the 36 sponsors, to Todd Kessler and Naomi Weiss and all those who purchased silent auction items.

MARIANO’S NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH GIFT CARDS

Winter is over, spring is around the corner and we need your support for our gift card program. You can buy gift cards form name brand retailers at face value for your purchases and help Beth Shalom as well.

It doesn’t cost you anything. New addition – Mariano’s Mariano’s Starbucks Walgreens Barnes & Noble

Jewel Amazon CVS Bed Bath & Beyond

Sunset Foods Walmart Kohls

You can also purchase cards or give them as gifts from retailers such as I-tunes, Best Buy, Brooks Brothers, Crate & Barrel, Dicks Sporting Goods, DSW Shoes, Hallmark, Target, etc. See the Gift Card order form in the Bulletin or on the CBS website. Hand in your order at the CBS office. Orders placed by Monday generally arrive by Friday.

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