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VOL. 47 NO. 6/7, December 2013 Kislev/Tevet • January 2014 Tevet/Shevat 5774

Celebrate Shabbat as we warmly welcome New York City Columnist and Author

Lenore Skenazy

Lenore Skenazy is “America’s Worst Mom.” (Google it!) The New York City columnist got that title after letting her 9-year-old son take the subway, alone.

In response to the media blowback, she founded the book and blog, “FreeRange Kids,” which launched the anti-helicopter parenting movement. Her feisty belief that our kids are not in constant danger has landed her on talk shows from Dr. Phil to The View. She has lectured everywhere from Microsoft Headquarters to the Sydney Opera House, and written for everyone from The Wall Street Journal to Mad Magazine. (Yep. Mad!) A graduate of Yale, she lives in New York City with her husband and two sons, who are half Free-Range, half Facebook addicts. Then again, so is she. One thing she understands: None of us is a perfect parent – and that’s okay.

Join us for an afternoon of learning, food and prayer.

January 25, 2014 2:30 PM-5:45 PM Spouses, family and friends are welcome.

Please RSVP by January 18th to Ifaat Bosse, Sisterhood Shabbat Chair ifaatbosse@gmail.com • 847.987.0969 This program is generously underwritten with a grant from the Congregation Beth Shalom Eastern European Torah Project

www.BethShalomNB.org

Schedule of Shabbat Services & Candle Lighting

From the Rabbi Aaron Melman

Friday Evening..............................December 6 Candles.............................................4:02 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning........................December 7 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:15 PM Friday Evening............................December 13 Candles.............................................4:02 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning......................December 14 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:15 PM Friday Evening............................December 20 Candles.............................................4:04 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning......................December 21 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:15 PM Friday Evening............................December 27 Candles.............................................4:07 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning......................December 28 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:30 PM Friday Evening..................................January 3 Candles.............................................4:14 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning............................January 4 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:30 PM Friday Evening................................January 10 Candles.............................................4:21 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning..........................January 11 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:30 PM Friday Evening................................January 17 Candles.............................................4:29 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM ShabbaTONEd-Down.....................6:45 PM Saturday Morning..........................January 18 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:45 PM Friday Evening................................January 24 Candles.............................................4:38 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning..........................January 25 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:45 PM Friday Evening................................January 31 Candles.............................................4:47 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25.......................8:45 AM New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1.............................8:45 AM Minyan Monday - Friday..............................6:45 AM Sunday - Thursday Evening ..........7:45 PM Sunday Morning .............................8:45 AM

Rabbi's Desk

I am sitting on a bus on my way from the city of Santa Clara to Trinidad in Cuba. We have been in Cuba for three days now and it is wonderful to be leading a second synagogue mission to this fascinating country.

We had lunch today with members of the Santa Clara Jewish community. When we were here two years ago the synagogue was just being built and the building was far from complete. We saw where the Ark would go and had an idea of what their plans were from their community. What a difference two years can make. Thanks in large part to the generosity of our community they were able to complete a beautiful synagogue. We spent time with our good friend David, the president of the Santa Clara Jewish community. This synagogue has brought Jews together from three towns in the countryside of Cuba. To see and listen to David’s passion for furthering Cuban Judaism was very moving. I was as moved as I was two years ago. David presented us with a beautiful gift of stained glass – a replica of the top of the Ark in their synagogue. Everyone had tears in their eyes. Walking into a synagogue built from scratch is something that most of us will never experience.

Walking into a synagogue built from scratch in a foreign country where people weren’t allowed to practice religion for many years was almost indescribable. It reminded us of how lucky we all were to have access to Congregation Beth Shalom.

It has truly been a wonderful mission thus far and we are already looking forward to Shabbat when we will return to Havana and take part in Shabbat services at the Patronato – the Conservative synagogue – also named Beth Shalom. Some of us will return to the Conservative synagogue Shabbat morning while others will attend services at the Sephardic Jewish Center.

We have had a wonderful impact on the Jewish community thus far. It is safe to say that the impact the Jewish community here has had on us is even greater. We don’t do mitzvot to feel good but it certainly feels good to do the mitzvot we have done. The generosity from members of our community has been overwhelming. We brought over countless garbage bags worth of clothing, medicines, medical needs, and school supplies. They will not only go to the Jewish community but to a school and a pregnancy clinic in the town of Trinidad de Cuba. Perhaps some of the most powerful experiences for our group have been visiting and talking with members of the Cuban Jewish community. Since the ban on religion was lifted, these Jews have done everything they can to maintain and strengthen their Jewish identity. We take so much for granted living in the United States. These Jews take nothing for granted. They are proud of who they are and continue to do so much to strengthen and further their Judaism.

We all look forward to sharing our stories with you when we return. Thus far our experiences have not only been very moving, but eye-opening as well. I write this just a couple of weeks from Chanukah, a festival where we celebrate this miracle of light. These communities have given all of us new light – a light to share with all of you. It is clear that a great miracle has happened in Cuba – Judaism has been brought back to life.

FIREARM CONCEALED CARRY ACT In response to Public Act 98-63 the Firearm Concealed Carry Act that becomes Ilinois law (430 ILCS 66) effective on January 1, 2014; I move that the Board of Trustees of Congregation Beth Shalom proclaim that the building containing the property and activity of Congregation Beth Shalom located at 3433 Walters Avenue in Northbrook, Il 60062 a Firearm Free Zone. The proclamation will allow for CBS security officers, if properly licensed, along with properly identified Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement officers to carry firearms within the building.

All other persons will not be permitted to carry, concealed or otherwise, a firearm within the building. Proper signage will be posted at each designated entrance to the building in accordance with the state and local statues.

Neil Rosengard, Vice President House Congregation Beth Shalom

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PATHWAYS.ORG HONORS BETH SHALOM

Cantor’s Notes

Cantor Steve

A Turkey, a Hanukiah and a Christmas Tree walk into a Bar…… One wouldn’t think to find the confluence of these items in one sentence but here we go.

Having just completed the first Thanksgiving/Hanukah of my life (and the last) I can’t help but to reflect on the uniqueness.

Steven Colbert, television news parody comic, noted that the two holidays should not be celebrated together because “Hanukah celebrates the struggle of an oppressed people’s fight against invading conquerors, while Thanksgiving is about our healthy and nurturing relationship with the Indians”. Sarcasm aside, I felt that it was a beautiful confluence of holidays of perseverance and striving for religious freedom. Thanksgiving is a story known to us all of the Pilgrims seeking their distance from ruling parties to whose religion and governance they wished to succumb. Hanukah, unlike Purim, primarily is not about a physical threat to our lives but rather a spiritual accosting of our faith, with the threat of death, if one practiced Judaism and/or did not convert to Hellenism. The Maccabees battled for victory to regain the Temple and our spiritual wholeness.

Soon we will come into the winter holiday of Christmas. We can’t avoid it, as the music has been playing in every public venue since Hanukah, I mean Thanksgiving. I think it is wonderful music, seasonally appropriate and joyous. It will be strange not to have the confluence of the “December Dilemma” and the discussion of which holiday is more favorable – 8 Nights of Hanukah, songs, latkes, candles and gifts or the majesty of Christmas Eve, Christmas morning with football games and eggnog and the anticipation of opening presents.

Each of these significant days in our secular and religious calendars share one thing in common, promise. Be it the promise of freedom or redemption, each holiday encourages the adherent to appreciate their freedom and respect others’.

The followers of Jesus, or Judah Maccabee or the pilgrims at Plymouth all set out to lead by example, to fight for the underdog, to disrupt the commonplace “worshipping” of local governing bodies and individuals. The promise of freedom was to be the rallying purpose of each group.

It is wonderful to live in a country that respects a neighbors’ right to express his/her faith (notwithstanding periodic hate crime incidents). The descendants of the Maccabees, Jesus and the Pilgrims can be proud of the blending of our generations, while maintaining our distinctness, and joining in the joy of our neighbors.

Happy New Year. (Yes, we can celebrate this one too).

Ida & Harry Roth Community Center YFO Shabbat Dinner Havdallah, Dinner & a Movie MC/SH/YFO Bingo Men’s Club Hold’em Poker

Pathways.org recently announced Congregation Beth Shalom was one of seven congregations to receive a $1,000 Pathways Open Heats Award cash grant for our effort to welcome and include worshippers of all abilities. Since 1998 Pathways.org has distributed over $140,000 in Open Hearts Awards grants to 186 houses of worship or religious schools nationwide to help fund specific projects that improve access and inclusion for worshippers of all abilities.

Congregation Beth Shalom was recognized for creating the innovative HUGS@CBS ministry program that plans Holiday and Shabbat focused activities allowing participants to worship together in an accessible, inclusive and sensitive environment. It was also noted Congregation Beth Shalom has created an accessible facility with drop off area, curb cuts, ramps, automatic door openers, accessible washrooms, an elevator, and a lift to the bima.

To obtain more information about Pathways.org visit their website at www.Pathways.org.

Shalom Vol. 47, No.6/7

Dec. 2013/Jan. 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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ALL THAT GLITTERS HARVEY R. GOLD, FSA Executive Director

Every year congregants ask what they could do to make a donation in honor of, or in memory of someone, above and beyond the regular donations that I mentioned in last month’s article. In this article I would like to share with you the many options available to you at Beth Shalom.

There are several different prayer books available to donate which includes an inscribed bookplate on the front inside cover: Chumash “Etz Chayim” ($72) which is used whenever there is a Torah reading, Siddur Sim Shalom for Shabbat and Holidays ($30), Sim Shalom for Weekdays ($30) and the new Mahzor Lev Shalom ($35).

A Leaf ($218) or a Boulder ($2500{there are only a few left}) on the Dishler Tree of Life is a wonderful way to celebrate a simcha of any kind including weddings, b’nai mitzvah, births, special birthdays, anniversaries and graduations. When a leaf is purchased, a letter is sent to the family from the congregation on behalf of the donor explaining a leaf has been purchased in their honor. If you have a simcha….we have a leaf for you.

There are also other ways of supporting the synagogue to honor or memorialize someone. The Library offers “Help the Library Stack Up” by purchasing and dedicating a book ($54), a bookshelf ($118), or a bookrack ($613). If you haven’t seen the plaque boards in the Library please stop in and take a look. A book may be purchased by a young person for $18 and their name will be inscribed on the Book Plaque Board.

The “Brick by Brick” program is what helped lay the foundation of Congregation Beth Shalom’s beautiful Sukkah Terrace located outside the Wintergarden. Bricks currently available are 4” x 8” Adult Paver for $118, 4” x 8” Youth Paver if purchased by a youth for $72, or the 6” x 12” Lulav Paver for $236.

We always have the opportunity to add your name to the Builders’ Plaque in the foyer outside of the Wintergarden. If you are interested in purchasing either the Gift of Wisdom ($10,000), Gift of Understanding ($5,400) or Gift of Spirit ($1,800) please contact me. All funds for this go to paying off the mortgage. There are still a few Major Gift opportunities that I would be happy to share with you…just call my office.

For additional information on any of these donations please contact the synagogue office. In my 42 years at CBS our members have been very kind and generous and it is greatly appreciated by all of us at Congregation Beth Shalom.

Thank you –

2013 TAX STATEMENTS As we have done over the past several years you will receive your annual tax statement from the synagogue around the third week in January. This will show all payments that you made during all of 2013 that show up on your regular statement. Any donations for the Sefer Haftarah Project, Sisterhood and Men’s Club will have a separate tax statement. If there are any problems, please contact Susan Karlinsky or Harvey Gold at the synagogue office (847) 498-4100.

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Congregation President Glen Rotor Israel has a place in all of our hearts and thanks to Tami Rokni, it has a more prominent place in our synagogue. Tami took the initiative to make Israel a priority at CBS. Our Israel Committee, led by Sue and Len Rubin, is alive and well. They have been very active in planning events and educational experiences so that we can all have a better knowledge of the State of Israel and its challenges. In November, we heard from Micah Feldmann who was instrumental in helping to bring Ethiopian Jews to Israel. In December, we have our annual AIPAC event on the 18th. We also have an email service called “Good News From Israel”. Sign up for it and get a weekly email telling you about all the good things happening in Israel. And if you haven’t been there or it has been a long time, plan a trip to Eretz Yisrael. You will be amazed at what the country has become.

We were there in April and we can’t wait to go back.

Our next mini bio of an executive board member follows.

Meet your Executive Board

You can almost say that Debbie Solomon was born into Beth Shalom, seeing as her parents were members when Debbie was born. But she has made her own mark on CBS and currently serves as our Vice-President of Programming. When she and her husband Gary were shul shopping after their marriage 17 years ago, there wasn’t any other choice. And their two daughters round out a family that is very involved at CBS. Debbie received her BS in Psychology and Masters in Occupational Therapy at Washington University in St Louis, where she and Gary met. She works as an Occupational Therapist for Kidpower Therapy and also finds time to be an Independent Fashion Consultant and Team Leader for CAbi, a line of women’s clothing.

Debbie has served CBS as its Secretary and Vice-President of Membership and School. In her free time, she loves to play with their dog Ruby and read, both for pleasure and learning. Before and after her professional chauffeuring duty (those 2 daughters) she loves to cook, craft and be with friends.

SYNAOGUE OFFICE CLOSINGS (office closed all day unless noted)

Harvey Gold’s Retirement Celebration Weekend Dear Fellow Congregants, As you all know, Harvey Gold will retire at the end of June 2014.

We are beginning to plan a celebratory weekend to recognize his 42 years of dedicated service to Congregation Beth Shalom. The recognition weekend will consist of a Shabbat Family Service (beginning with a private dinner for the members of Harvey’s family) an extended Oneg Shabbat on Friday, June 6th and a brunch on Sunday, June 8th. We would be delighted to have you join us in honoring Harvey and would welcome your participation in the planning leading up to the weekend.

Below is a list of committees for which we seek volunteers. If you are interested in participating in the weekend, please complete the form and return it to the synagogue office. There will be a general meeting for all those interested in joining a committee on Thursday, January 16th at 7 PM at the synagogue, so please save this date. For further information, please feel free to contact any of the people listed below or call the synagogue office at 847/498-4100. We look forward to hearing from you.

Barbara Dickler Suzy Hakimian Iris Lerner Jill Olefsky Jill Roter

Barbara Gelfeld Sheryl Katzenstein Phyllis Mason Barbara Petasnick Faye Tatel

Ellen Grossman Caron Knopoff Isabel Mussman Tami Rokni Lily Zoberman

------------------------------------HARVEY’S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION WEEKEND FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH – SHABBAT SERVICE AND ONEG SHABBAT SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH – BRUNCH Here is a list of the available committees for which we need volunteers. We welcome your participation in any way that you choose and we will try to accommodate your request as best as we can.

NAME:

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EMAIL: ______________________ PHONE: ________________ ___Invitations ___Sponsorships (Angels/Benefactors) ___Tribute book ___Seating and room set-up ___Program ___Friday night dinner for Harvey’s family* ___Entertainment/music ___Decorations/centerpieces ___Sunday morning brunch* ___Photographer & Videographer ___Plaque and gift ___Friday night Oneg Shabbat* ___Montage ___Letters of recognition from dignitaries *Subcommittees may be formed following the January 16th meeting.

E-MAIL FORM TO: OR MAIL TO: HarveysCelebrationCommittees@gmail.com Congregation Beth Shalom Attn: HRG’s Retirement Celebration 3433 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062

Wednesday, December 25 Wednesday, January 1

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MAZEL TOV TO B’NAI MITZVAH

School News DAVID BARANY Education Director

Typically, Chanukah comes mid-month, with all of its stories and sharing of gifts. There is winter break, which cleaves roughly two weeks from our school schedule. And then January brings a return to focused but not frantic learning.

We are addressing our general curricula as much as possible before the springtime duo of Purim and Pesach come aknocking. December and January are fairly predictable. Not so this year.

Thanksgivikkah is behind us. We seized the opportunity to learn about the significant parallel themes in these celebrations: religious freedom, tolerance, the centrality of food ☺, and so on. The Board of Jewish Education provided a variety of engaging activities in pursuit of this goal and our Hebrew school students participated with smiles on their faces.

One of the highlights was creating a Power Point presentation with creative lyrics all to the tune of “I Have A Little Dreidel”.

The sing along at the end was precious.

December provided us an opportunity to continue growing our Family Shabbat services. We have expanded our children’s leadership roles. One rightly expects and finds our students stepping up for the prayers that they’ve learned. But twice now we have had students reading from the Torah – a welcome sign of Shabbat growth. Cantor Stoehr visited with us and his additions to the service were a delight. We need to thank Sisterhood here as well, for they have provided childextremely-friendly Kiddush lunches when Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrations were not taking place. So… Thank you!!

This year, (surprise), Tu B’Shevat came early in January.

We have established a delicious winter tradition with the Tu B’Shevat Ice Cream Seder. Chocolate signals the fall brown branches bereft of leaves, vanilla is for snowy winter, mint chip (my personal favorite) is for spring, and strawberry is for the fruitful bounty of summer. This is how we reinforce for our youngsters the cyclical nature of the Jewish year; every season brings its own flavor of celebration or commemoration.

Also, author Jacqueline Jules visited with us in January! She has written one of my favorite children’s books for Yom Kippur entitled, The Hardest Word. Ask Karen Wadler for a copy from our beautiful library. On that note, I find it gratifying that our utilization of the library continues to increase. In 2009, the number of times any student checked out at least one book was 542. That number has risen steadily to 1382, and I am told we are on track to surpass that number this year. Kudos to our library staff and faculty for bringing home the message that we are the “People of the Book.”

SAMUEL KASALLIS

TIBOR KLEIN

Son of Amy & Jason Kasallis Brother of Jonah Kasallis Grandson of Burt & Sheila Handler, Wanda Kasallis

Son of Tom & Jennifer Klein Brother of Alexis, Daniel & Cooper Klein

DYLAN DEGABLI

DUSTIN BIRNBAUM

Son of Julie & Arie Degabli Brother of Aiden & Evan Degabli Grandson of Bess & Sam Ekstein, Fortune Degabli Great Grandson of George & Debbie Ekstein

Son of Monica & David Birnbaum Brother of Daniel Becker, Stephanie & Liza Birnbaum Grandson of Gordon & Harriet Rubin, Asher & Irene Birnbaum

Congregation Beth Shalom is looking for TORAH READERS

If you have the ability to read Torah, CBS has many opportunities at Shabbat services, as well as at morning minyan and on holidays.

Please contact Ritual Director Naomi Weiss at nweiss@BethShalomNB.org if you are interested in reading Torah at CBS. For those members who have never read Torah and would like to learn how, please contact Naomi Weiss and find out about our Torah Reading classes for adults.

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Yom Cooking for 4-6 Year Olds and Their Adults

“Ma Nishma” MATT RISSIEN

Learn how to cook delicious “eats” (food) for: Chanukah/Thanksgiving, Pesach & Shavuot

Youth Director

Every year, as December rolls around, I take a second and reflect on the highlights of the year that will soon be gone. I realize just how fast a year goes by, and usually find myself in a place I never imagined to have been at the year before. At this time last year, I was still relatively new to CBS, and just starting to get to know the congregants and youth of our synagogue. At this point, I can’t think of any other place I would want to be. The congregants and youth at this synagogue are the best of anywhere I’ve been, and I look forward to seeing everyone every time I enter the synagogue.

I’m very proud of our USY board, who has worked extremely hard to bring in underclassman and plan new and unique programs.

The first half of our year was filled with successful programs, with over 25 members at every program. We are also looking forward to bringing our 8th graders into the program starting Jan. 1.

Building off a successful CHUSYFest attendance, CBS USY is striving to have continuous fun and engaging activities for our members. Every Thursday, high school students are welcome to come to lounge nights in the Youth Lounge. There are also some great weekend programs being planned, which we encourage all high schoolers to come check out.

Our Nitzanim, Chaverim and Kadima also have had some great events, and I encourage everyone to bring your children to participate in these events. I am open to plan anything your children would like to participate in, so please send any suggestions my way. My goal is to create programming that comes from not only my youth advisors and myself, but also from the parents and the youth themselves. After all, no one knows what appeals to the students more than the students themselves. If you have any questions, comments or ideas, please email them to me at MRissien@BethShalomNB.org.

-Matt Rissien

The children will be cooking with Jill Roter (“Wee Chefs” program of the Northbrook Park District). Under Jill’s guidance, children will learn how to chop, grate, peel, mix and create delicious holiday goodies. The adults will cook with Judy Wolkin (cooking instructor and co-editor of Essa Bissel and Essa Bissel and a Whole Lot More). Judy’s recipes will complement Jill’s kid-friendly recipes, but will be prepared in a more elaborate way.

In order to run this class, there must be a minimum registration of 5 with a maximum of 12.

Instructors: Time: Dates: Fee:

Jill Roter and Judy Wolkin 12:00 – 1:30 pm 3/20, 5/15 $10 per class (includes child and adult) for CBS members $18 per class (includes child and adult) for non-members --------------------------------------

Count us in for YOM TOV YUMMIES! Name of adult ___________________________________ Name and age of child ____________________________ Relationship to child _____________________________ Email __________________________ Phone _________ Amount enclosed $________ Return this form by November 1, 2013 to the main office at: Congregation Beth Shalom -- Attention: Leann 3433 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062

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THE JANNA SUGAR ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Janna Sugar memorial Israel Scholarship Fund To Our Congregation Beth Shalom Family: As many of you know Janna felt very passionately about her experiences in Israel. She made wonderful new friendships with Israeli teenagers, and she further strengthened her relationships with her American friends who shared her experiences with her. Her visits to Israel brought her love of Judaism to even deeper levels and helped broaden her sense of Jewish community of which she was actively involved.

Janna delighted in telling others of her Israel trips, and she was always very excited for others who were going there. It is because of Janna’s love for all that Israel represented to her that the creation of the Janna Sugar Memorial Israel Scholarship fund seems so fitting and meaningful. Though Janna’s dreams of other visits to Israel will not be realized, it is comforting to know that other teens will have the opportunity to develop a love for Israel as Janna did.

Throughout these past years since her death, it has meant so very much to us that Janna continues to be remembered by all of you.

Your donations are a very special way of acknowledging important events and a very special way of letting our family know you are thinking of her. There is a saying that when someone is charitable or performs some other mitzvah in memory of another, that the person’s spirit is brought closer to Hashem. We believe that through your kind and generous donations Janna’s spirit is brought closer to all of us.

With love, Bev, Dave, Ben and Jordan

The Janna Sugar Israel Scholarship Fund APPLICATION FORm This form must be returned to Congregation Beth Shalom, Attn: CBS Youth, 3433 Walters, Northbrook, IL 60062

Name ________________________________ Grade ______ Address ____________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Parents Names ________________________ Phone ________ Is your family a member of Congregation Beth Shalom? ______ Are you/were you a member of CBS USY? ________________ Have you been active at CBS in any other way (i.e. working for the school, reading Torah, etc.)? ________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Which Israel trip will you be attending? __________________ Have you been to Israel before? Please check one: Family Trip ______Group Trip ______ If group trip, which program? __________________________ In a 500 word essay, please describe why you want to go to Israel and why you have selected a particular trip.

Please attach your essay to this form.

Youth traveling to Israel between 8th grade and their senior year of college may now apply for a scholarship from the Janna Sugar Israel Scholarship Fund, which has been established in her memory.

There are many trips to Israel from which to choose. A list of trips may be obtained by visiting www.juf.org/israel or by calling Matt Rissien at 847.498.4100 ext 25. All trips which are Send a Kid to Israel Partnership (SKIP) approved are eligible for this scholarship.

Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must be members of Congregation Beth Shalom and the student must be a dues-paying member of the Congregation Beth Shalom Youth Department. If the parents of the applicant are not members of Congregation Beth Shalom, then the applicant must have been an active participant in the Congregation Beth Shalom Youth Department for at least two years. To apply for a scholarship, all applicants must fill out and return the proper application which requires submission of a 500 word essay describing why the student wants to go to Israel, and why the particular trip was chosen. The deadline for submitting application is April 15 of the year of travel and applications must be received two weeks prior to the departure of your trip.

There is a $750 scholarship available for the first time you use the Janna Sugar Memorial Scholarship Fund. If you have previously received funds from the Janna Sugar Israel Scholarship fund, you are able to receive fifty (50) percent scholarship for your second use.

In addition, when you return please send us a short paragraph detailing your trip. We would love to hear about your experience!

A trip to Israel is a wonderful opportunity to increase Jewish identity, provide an incredible cultural and religious experience and encourage independence for your teenager. For more information about available trips to Israel or this scholarship fund, please contact Matt Rissien at 847.498.4100 ext 25.

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kERUV CORNER KERUV: Welcoming Interfaith Families

BOB SPECTOR Shalom Chaverim,

NEWS FROM THE KETER MINYAN

By Harold Schwartz As you read this article, the Holidays are long behind us. We all gain a new sense of spirituality during this period and one way to extend and reinforce the feeling is by making a personal commitment to prayer.

The Keter morning minyan is a wonderful place to begin to act on that commitment in a warm, friendly atmosphere. We pray in Hebrew and in English and after services have a short discussion on a topic relevant to our heritage by a member of the clergy. A part of an individual’s desire to reinforce their spirituality is by wearing the Tallit and Tefillin whenever attending the morning minyan.

The Tefillin are two square boxes (Batim, Lit. houses) made of leather from a Kosher hide, with black straps (Retsuot) attached to the boxes. The boxes and straps must be dyed black using special dyes. Every weekday morning, Sunday through Friday the Tefillin are worn. Only if a Holiday or Chol HaMoed falls on a weekday do we not wear Tefillin. On Tisha B’Av, the tefillin are worn during the afternoon (Mincha) service.

One box of the Tefillin is placed on the head, above the forehead, between the eyes. The other box is tied around the left arm (the right arm if the person is left handed) so that is rests near the heart, while the straps are wound around the arm and around the left hand and middle finger. The English word for Tefillin is “Phylacteries”, from the Greek for amulet or to guard, as the Tefillin were at first considered an amulet of sorts guarding the individual from the “evil eye”.

The custom of wearing Tefillin is very old, as Tefillin were discovered in the Quamran caves dating back to the first century BC. Josephus refers to them as does Matthew in the New Testament. That is where the Greek word, Phylacteries was used to describe the Tefillin as an amulet. The Rabbis of the Talmudic era recognized that the Tefillin should not be considered as an amulet, but rather as an important adjunct to prayer and study, as it was their custom to wear the Tefillin all day while studying. Later customs refined the wearing of Tefillin to the time of the morning prayers only, although there are Jewish sects that continue the practice of wearing the Tefillin throughout the day.

It is with a heavy heart but one profoundly filled with pride, that I write this column. In August, we lost my mother, Gert and in October we lost my father-in-law, John. However, this column is not about the sadness I feel, but about how Gert and John (and Gloria, my mother-inlaw) exemplify the Keruv spirit. Is it fair to say that my mother may have preferred to have a Jewish daughter-in-law (Chris at that point had not yet contemplated conversion) and that Chris’ parents would have preferred a Catholic son-in-law? Probably, but they welcomed us into their respective families and hearts unconditionally with open arms.

Gert met Chris for the first time during my traditional Twin Cities Thanksgiving weekend visit. After returning to Chicago she calls me up and asks- “Nu…Bobby (she is the only one who could call me that)…what are you waiting for? Gert always had an uncanny way of seeing the big picture. She knew Chris was a woman of substance who would make me happy and she knew the rest would take care of itself. I met John and Gloria during Chris’s annual Christmas holiday trip to Wilmington, De. My birthday is a few days after Christmas and coincidently Hanukah was late that year. Even before meeting me, John visited one of the synagogues in Wilmington and bought me a menorah for my birthday. What could be more welcoming? John trusted Chris’s judgment and knew that if she was bringing me home to meet her parents it must have been the real deal. Two years later, upon being told that Chris had chosen to become Jewish he readily gave his blessing, being pleased that she chose to be part of an organized religion.

Intermarriage is a sensitive and challenging issue for most families as well for the larger Jewish community. There can be many reasons why as parents we might have a concern about our children’s life partner choices. These concerns and our response to them are significantly impacted by our own family experiences and histories. Gert and John (and Gloria) had the foresight and wisdom to allow Chris and I to work through any religious/child rearing challenges we might have. For that, I will be eternally grateful. These last 25 years have gone by so quickly and now they are gone, but their legacy of patience and understanding lives on in us and in our three children. Please consider that as you face your challenges with your children and the life choices they are making.

As always, I welcome your thought comments and feedback.

I can be reached at cbskeruv@gmail.com.

Next time: What do those boxes contain?

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM

A Conservative, Egalitarian, Keruv Synagogue (welcoming interfaith families)

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December 2013/January 2014

VERY IMPORTANT PARENT READERS PROGRAM

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In the past four years, students, teachers, and parents have greatly enjoyed our Sunday morning VIP Readers Program.

In the month of November, the following parents read to their children:

YOUR MARIAN RENEE SALTZBERG LRC/ IRVING RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY JACQUELINE JULES WILL VISIT CBS SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2014 Thanks to funding from our Eastern European Torah Project, the renowned author of twenty-six children’s books, Jacqueline Jules, will visit our students in grades Kindergarten through Hay on Sunday, January 19, 2014.

Her first book of the Ziz adventures was The Hardest Word, which was a National Jewish Book Award finalist; followed by Noah and the Ziz, The Princess and the Ziz, and The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle. Other works by Ms. Jules that we have read at CBS include: Abraham’s Search for God; Benjamin and the Silver Goblet (a Sydney Taylor Honor Award winner); Once Upon a Shabbos; and Sarah Laughs (a Sydney Taylor Honor Award winner).

To prepare for Ms. Jules’ interactive presentations for each grade level, our students are encouraged to read as many of her books as possible. Ms. Jules explains that she became a writer because she “loves to play with words”. During her visit to CBS she will do exactly that!!! Our students will be given an opportunity to create stories in advance to share with Ms. Jules and their classes.

Please get involved with your children and share this exciting experience!

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST VOLUNTEERS . . .

A huge Todah Rabah to Cherie Goldman and David Ziegler who recently joined our library team. Mrs. Goldman enjoys working with children and is a valuable asset to our students!!! Mr. Ziegler is computer savy and has quickly become familiar with a variety of library tasks. Together with our dedicated volunteers, Ted Abel, Judy Greenman, and Tracy Safron, your library is able to provide outstanding services to our congregation.

TU B’SHEVAT, the “New Year for Trees”, is celebrated on the 15th day of Shevat. This year it begins at sunset on Wednesday, January 15th, and ends at sundown on Thursday, January 16th. On this holiday, we are reminded to protect our trees and nature; to use and recycle their products wisely; and to take care of our environment and our earth. Planting trees in Israel is a wonderful way to celebrate Tu B’ßhevat.

Visit your CBS Library in person or online at http://bethshalomnb.org under the heading of Lifelong Learning to review our collection of Tu B’Shevat materials.

RECOMMENDED READING: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker A Guide for the Perplexed by Dara Horn The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons The Sisters Weiss by Naomi Ragen B’Shalom, Adele Zaveduk, CBS Library Chairwoman Karen Wadler, CBSLibrarian • Shira Cohen, Library Assistant

kINDERGARTEN: On November 3rd, Denise Eisenberg read to her daughter, Anne’s, class.

On November 10th, Lisa Kane read to her son, Ethan’s, class.

FIRST GRADE: On November 3rd, Lauren and Mark Cohen read to their daughter, Riley’s, class.

On November 10th, Lauren Redland read to her daughter, Emma’s, class.

On November 17th, Michael Schyman read to his son, Ari’s, class.

SECOND GRADE: On November 3rd, Brady Zirlin read to his children, Jolie and Carter’s, class.

On November 10th, Jill Carter read to her son, Jack’s, class.

On November 10th, Adam Gelfeld read to his son, Jordan’s, class.

On November 17th, Karen Stepen read to her son, Ethan’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.

Shalom, Karen Wadler, CBS Librarian

“CHECK OUT” YOUR MARIAN RENEE SALTZBERG LRC/IRVING RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY TRACY SAFRON RECOMMENDS . . .

The Golem and the Jinni, by Helene Wecker. was exactly what I was hoping for--something different. The title characters are supernatural, but the book is more mystical than sci-fi. The Golem is a human-like woman who was created out of clay. She was built in Europe to become the wife of a wealthy man immigrating to America. The Jinni was made from fire and has been trapped inside of a flask for 1,000 years. Both creatures are thrust into 1899 New York and exposed to human “masters”. The Golem lives in the Lower East Side with an elderly Orthodox rabbi . He names her Chava and she eventually finds a job in a bakery . The Jinni is known as Ahmad and lives with and is employed by a tinsmith in Little Syria.

Wecker has made both mystical characters very human-like while including supernatural elements. All of these qualities lead to the eventual meeting of Chava and Ahmad. At the heart of the novel’s many other amazing characters and plots are Chava and Ahmad. It is Wecker’s skillful writing that makes reading The Golem and the Jinni magical.

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CELEBRATE YOUR SIMCHA AT CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM Additions to Our Approved Caterer List Congregation Beth Shalom offers everything you need to make your simcha a beautiful and memorable occasion. Our beautiful facility can accommodate your party with a stunning social hall, excellent caterers, and ample parking.

We now offer five outstanding Kosher approved caterers for your party needs: • Chicago TailGators/Premier Caterers • Danziger Kosher Catering • Kosher Gourmet • PaNosh Kosher Catering • Spertus Kosher Catering featuring cuisine by Wolfgang Puck - Laura Frankel, Executive Chef For more information, please contact Maria Catezone at 847498-4100 or Jill Olefsky, Catering Chairman, at 847-272-1758.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 8:00 p.m.

Program and Dessert Reception at Congregation Beth Shalom Maj. Gen.(Ret.) Amos Yadlin is currently Director of the Institute for National Security Studies Tel Aviv University. He was former head of AMAN (IDF Military Intelligence) and served in the IDF for 40 years.

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December 2013/January 2014

What?

A celebration of adult Jewish learning featuring interactive sessions with outstanding visiting and local Jewish Studies scholar/teachers.

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Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

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Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago Northbrook

Visiting Scholars Dr. Eitan Fishbane, Associate Professor of Jewish Thought at The Jewish Theological Seminary.

Dr. Stephen Garfinkel, Associate Provost and Assistant Professor of Bible at The Jewish Theological Seminary.

Dr. Alyssa Gray, the Emily S. and Rabbi Bernard H. Mehlman Chair in Rabbinics at Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion.

Dr. David Roskies, the Sol and Evelyn Henkind Chair in Yiddish Literature and Culture and professor of Jewish Literature at The Jewish Theological Seminary.

Local Scholars Admission Fees: 35 and Under $25 General $50 Seniors (62+) $35

Dr. David Shyovitz, Assistant Professor of History at Northwestern University.

Claire Sufrin, Lecturer of Religious Studies at Northwestern University This program is made possible by a collaborative effort of Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation Anshe Emet Synagogue Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah Congregation Beth Judea Congregation Beth Shalom ŽŶŐƌĞŐĂƚŝŽŶ ͛ŶĂŝ dŝŬǀĂŚ Moriah Congregation North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago

Chase Chase away away the the winter winter blues blues by by helping helping animals animals in in need. need.

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NORTHFIELD FOOD PANTRY NEEDS OUR HELP NOW!!!

THE MISSION OF THE NORTHFIELD FOOD PANTRY IS: “HUNGER IS UNACCEPTABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY” The pantry is very, very low on food.

All of your non-perishable food donations are welcome.

Please drop-off your donations to the CBS lobby.

Any Call Marilyn Fish An y questions? questions? Ca ll M a r ily n F ish 847 847 480 480 1059 1059

Northfield Food Pantry distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.

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Sisterhood President Marti Sinton I love a second chance! What happens when we get a second chance - can it be life changing?

After my husband, Howard and I joined Beth Shalom we decided to go to a Shabbat Dinner. We had only been members for a few months, so off we went, with our two children, to our new synagogue and our first Shabbat dinner. Since we didn’t know anyone and there wasn’t assigned seating the four of us sat down at an empty table. A few minutes later a member came up to our table and asked if the empty seats were taken. When we answered no, the chairs were taken away. This went on and on until all the empty chairs were taken away and we were sitting at the table by ourselves. When I think back I still question why we ever returned. But we did return, we gave the synagogue a second chance and I think that was a life changing decision, we joined Beth Shalom in June 1972.

At the age of 33 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and G-d gave me a second chance.

I dated my husband, Howard, when I was a freshman at the University of Illinois. I didn't like him at all. He asked me out again when I was a junior and I gave him a second chance. Thank G-d I did.

So now you understand why second chances are so important to me.

Think about giving CBS Sisterhood a second chance. It is possible we were not aware of doing something unpleasant. If you want to talk, I am easy to reach, call me. I am so happy I gave the Synagogue a second chance. I have made lifelong friends who shared simchas and shivas. Life isn't perfect and neither am I, everyone needs a second chance.

I want to take this opportunity to thank Karyn Liss for the lovely new centerpieces she donated to Sisterhood. They are beautiful!

I hope you all had a Happy Chanukah.

WHEN: Sunday, February 23th, 2014 :+(5( 0DUFHOOR·V, 1911 Cherry Lane, Northbrook BRUNCH: 10:45 PLAY: begins at 12 noon COST: $50 per person REGISTER: By February 10th to guarantee your seat ***Each Table needs a set and a 2013 card to play*** Raffle ticket proceeds wil be split between Ovarian Cancer Research and Sisterhood

Name: ____________________________________________ E-mail:_____________________________________________ Seat me with a table: ( ) Beginner ( ) Intermediate ( ) Advanced I already have a table: (1)_________________________________________________

Marti

(2)_________________________________________________

MAH JONGG APPLICATION

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It is once again time to order new Mah Jongg cards for 2014-2015. If you have ordered before and a name or address from your last year’s list has changed during the past year, PLEASE note that when filling out the application. Applications and money MUST be received by JANUARY 17, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COST OF THE CARDS HAS INCREASED BY $1.00.

Thank you, in advance, for making this ongoing project a success.

Name__________________________________ Address _____________ City ____________ #_____ Standard Cards @ $8.00 $_______ #_____ Large Print Cards @ $9.00 $_______ Total Amount Enclosed $_______ Send the application and list of names along with your check, made out to Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood to: Judy Greenman 3304 Lake Knoll Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062

Raffle Tickets: ____ quantity $____ amount Registration: ____ quantity $____ amount $________ total enclosed Make checks payable to CBS Sisterhood Send checks to: Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood Attention: Mah Jongg Tournament 3433 Walters Avenue Northbrook, IL 60062 Deadline is February 10th Questions? Contact Andy Widen - andye.widen@gmail.com 847.564.3655 or Sara Weinstein slo155@aol.com 847-480-0817 or Ellen Grossman 847.272.8455 elkie17@gmail.com

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CBS Sisterhood Helps You Fulfill The Mitzvot Of Purim

The Louis Gurvitz Memorial

Sisterhood Judaica Shop A unique shopping experience awaits you at our ~Shop Around the Corner~ Please come in and browse, so we can re-introduce ourselves. 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, jewelry and Ahava made in Israel.

Save with our COUPON Earn a RAFFLE TICKET for a SERVING PIECE with each visit to the Judaica Shop

REGULAR 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 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!

You've heard it called Mishloach Manot in Hebrew, Shalach Manot in Yiddish, and Purim Packages in English. No matter how you say it, it all means special gifts that Jews send to one other during the holiday of Purim. This year, let CBS Sisterhood take the work out of it for you and instead, delight in all the joy that Mishloach Manot will bring to your friends and family. Support CBS and Sisterhood by ordering ready made Purim Packages for only $5.00 each.

Everyone loves to receive Mishloach Manot. But not everyone knows how easy it is to participate and fulfill this mitzvot of Purim. Soon after Chanukah ends you will be receiving information and access to an online ordering process (hard copy for those without internet access). CBS Sisterhood will charge a $5.00 fee per recipient selected by each member. Only one basket of food is sent to every member who is selected, along with a list of the names of the people sending to that person. In other words, if 10 people decide to send to you, you will receive one basket, along with a list of the 10 names. A special reciprocity function will also be available in the event you forgot to send a basket to someone that sent you one. You will also have the option to securely pay by credit card or check.

The Book of Esther instructs us in the “sending of portions of food to one another” and therefore it is customary that Jews send at least one Mishloach Manot gift containing at least two different types of ready-to-eat food items to at least one friend on Purim.

This emphasizes the importance of Jewish unity and friendship and emphasizes the sense of community. Recently, modern creative ideas are replacing traditional ways that the Mishloach Manot content is presented, so we've chosen a “surprise” theme which is meaningful and fun for all ages and guaranteed to bring a smile.

It is never too early to plan ahead. Start thinking about who you want to celebrate and share the happiness of Purim with. Be on the lookout for more information.

Thank you, Joanne Hirschtritt Licht jhlicht@gmail.com

Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood The Louis Gurvitz Memorial Judaica Shop ~Shop Around The Corner~ Present this coupon and receive $1.00 OFF .....ANY PURCHASE OF $10 OR MORE! $2.50 OFF .....ANY PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE! $5.00 OFF .....ANY PURCHASE OF $50 OR MORE! Coupon expires 01/31/14 Additional discount cannot apply to books and mezuzzah parchment

The Mitzvah Circle, a group within the Congregation Beth Shalom community, is a group of caring volunteers who are here to help you. We can help during times of difficulty, illness, and recuperation and loss. We will also drive you to your doctors’ appointments, drive you to synagogue for our Shabbat and holiday services, shop for your groceries, and call and visit with you and your family. We will help you anyway we can; you are never alone. Confidentiality will be respected.

Please contact us through our Mitzvah Chair: Fern Roseman at 847-564-9266

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December Bima Flower Fund Donations

Anniversaries JANUARY Jeffrey and Jane Kuznitsky ........................... 1 Steven and Beryl Feinberg ............................ 2 Howard and Sandra Leon .............................. 2 Larry and Ellen Grossman ............................ 8 Michael and Edna Schrank ............................ 8 Jeffrey and Karen Stepen .............................. 8 Daniel and Sara Bartos .................................. 9 Scott and Leslie Rogoff ................................. 9 Boris and Aline Nulman ............................... 11 Alex and Susan Freund ................................ 13 Fred and Fran Hakimian ............................... 15 Neil and Susan Fialkow ............................... 16 Daniel and Karen Bellows .................10 yrs. 17 Scott and Marcia Cotler ............................... 18 Larry and Stefanie Zelen .............................. 19 Robert and Beryl Block ................................ 20 James and Judy Hoke ................................... 21 Allen and Sandra Weiner ............................. 21 Norm and Eki Greenberg ............................. 22 Ed and Carol Kaplan .................................... 24 Ronald and Sheila Nathan ............................ 24 Ian and Lauren Rothenberg .......................... 24 Ted and Sandra Abel .................................... 25 Mark and Barbara Gelfeld ............................ 25 Howard and Randee Blair ............................ 26 Howard and Andrea Block ................45 yrs. 26 Perry and Kim Shwachman .......................... 26 Daniel and Mindy Jordan ............................. 27 Kevin and Cheryl Braude ..................25 yrs. 28 Carl and Lorraine Fischman ......................... 29 Herbert and Joyce Root ................................ 29 Eugene and Anne Solar ................................ 29

FEBRUARY Harvey and Ellyn Nudelman ......................... 1 Tony and Toby Smithson .............................. 2 Joseph and Ellen Mittelman .......................... 8 David and Andrea Reich ............................... 8 Jarret and Corie Niesse .................................. 9 David and Beverly Sugar ...................40 yrs. 10 Alan and Eileen Samlan ............................... 11 Jack and Goldie Miller ................................. 12 William and Rosalyn Harris ......................... 14 Marvin and Norine Margolis ........................ 15 Andy and Michelle Lebovitz ........................ 16 David and Margie Shapiro ........................... 16 Jeffrey and Shayli Alter ............................... 17 Neil and Robyn Rosengard .......................... 17 Scott and Susan Glazer ................................. 18 Edward and Judith Rowe ............................. 18 Jerome and Millie Singer ............................. 18 Jay and Lori Heller ....................................... 19 Burton and Janet Krain ................................. 19 Barre and Rochelle Marder .......................... 19 Michael and Linda Foster ..................15 yrs. 20 Pavel and Sheri Latash ................................. 21 Murray and Stephanie Keene ....................... 22 Jeffrey and Lara Katz ................................... 23 Stephen and Sheryl Rose ...................40 yrs. 23 Peter and Ellen Segal ................................... 23 Ronald and Roni Pressler ..................25 yrs. 25 David and Leslye Kallis ............................... 27 Jay and Carol Simon .................................... 27

Anniversary Greeting Update Do you know how EASY it is to send an anniversary 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 anniversary greetings and let you know when your account is low. No more 75¢ checks. Send your donations by 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

In honor of Fern and Larry Roseman's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Harlie and Jerry Ezgur Thank you to the Jacki Futterman Memorial Book Club for their generosity and thoughtfulness in memory of my Jacki - Arvin Futterman Thank you to everyone for thinking of us on our anniversary.

- Laurel and Marvin Letwat In honor of our 50th Wedding Anniversary - Sharon and Mark Telpner In memory of my beloved mother, Reva Kaplan, on the occasion of her yahrzeit - Gloria Marcowitz

AMC/Regal Theaters $8.00 each

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.

-----------------------------------------------------------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.

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 I (we) ___________________________________ wish to donate $_______________ to the Bima Flower Fund. Check one:

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

AMC Theaters # Tickets ______@ $8.00 each = Total $______ RegalRegal Theaters ______@ $8.00 $______ Theatres# #Tickets 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

o In honor of ____________________________ o In memory of __________________________

Message: ______________________________ ______________________________________ Name: _________________________________ Address: _______________________________ Mail by the 15th of the month to: Elissa Pelts, 164 Oakmont Dr., Deerfield, IL 60015

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LEAGRAMS JANUARY Osnat Lichtenfeld .................................... 1 Margret Oppenheimer ............................. 1 Gloria Rosenbaum................................... 1 Andrea Shainberg.................................... 1 Christine Stolberg.................................... 1 Kerry Klein Butman ................................ 2 Dawn Ferencz.......................................... 3 Barbara Petasnick.................................... 3 Linda Petchenik....................................... 3 Sally Nudel.............................................. 5 Sara Weinstein ........................................ 5 Joy Berks ................................................. 6 Marcy Manning ....................................... 6 Sonja Gebel ............................................. 7 Terry Grant.............................................. 7 Selma Miller............................................ 7 Danielle Waintraub ................................. 7 Betsy Weisbach ....................................... 7 Delores Zemsky ...................................... 7 Adrienne Bauer ....................................... 8 Terri Chalmers ........................................ 8 Renee Hammer........................................ 8 Janet Krain .............................................. 8 Janice Miller............................................ 8 Bernice Rose ........................................... 8 Beth Sher ................................................. 8 Jodie Waitzman ....................................... 8 Abby Weinstein....................................... 8 Naomi Weiss ........................................... 8 Roberta Friedman.................................... 9 Dafna Gordon......................................... 10 Blair Klein .............................................. 10 Ethel Lofquist......................................... 10 Edith Rose .............................................. 10 Elyse Stern ............................................. 10 Laura Horwitch ...................................... 11 Deborah Solomon................................... 11 Lisa Wall ................................................ 11 Sandra Weiner ........................................ 11 Robin Wolf............................................. 11 Marylyn Bogan-Minkoff ........................ 12 Phyllis Mason......................................... 12 Robin Neidich ........................................ 12 Irene Kletzel ........................................... 13 Maxine Levy .......................................... 13 Lynn Moss.............................................. 13 Beth Samuelsohn.................................... 13 Barbara Simkin....................................... 13 Eve Stern ................................................ 14 Judy Burnett ........................................... 15 Estelle Rose ............................................ 15 Barbara Wald ......................................... 15 Barbara Long.......................................... 16 Frannie Goldwin..................................... 17 Ellen Kaplan........................................... 17 Sharon Shifrin ........................................ 17 Gloria Sperber ........................................ 18 Pearl Binder............................................ 19 Hillary Cohen ......................................... 19 Lauren Gottlieb ...................................... 20 Laurel Letwat ......................................... 20 Merrill Medansky................................... 20 Susan Brown .......................................... 21 Harlie Ezgur ........................................... 21 Bonnie Kramer ....................................... 21 Susan Verson.......................................... 21

Ruth Werth ............................................. 21 Lisa Glickman ........................................ 22 Susan Herman ........................................ 22 Ruth Kaplan ........................................... 22 Betty Primer ........................................... 23 Donna Sabin ........................................... 24 Leesa Friedlander ................................... 25 Jodi Dubofsky ........................................ 26 Lisa Oblonsky ........................................ 26 Lynn Charous ......................................... 27 Marcy Zirlin ........................................... 27 Silvia Adams .......................................... 28 Roberta Owen......................................... 28 Linda Wachtel ........................................ 28 Lila Elman .............................................. 29 Susan Levine .......................................... 29 Stefanie Stein ......................................... 29 Paula Blue .............................................. 30 Joanna Kaplan ........................................ 30 Susan Nekritz ......................................... 30 Norma Schaffer ...................................... 30 Brenda Stone .......................................... 30 Elizabeth Zetley ..................................... 30 Patricia Dolins ........................................ 31 Marlene Goldberg .................................. 31 Sharon Schwartz..................................... 31 Rachel Silverman ................................... 31

FEBRUARY Marnie Baer............................................. 1 Rose Blair................................................ 1 Ann Baren ............................................... 2 Marlene Beck .......................................... 2 Dana Hall ................................................ 2 Evelyn Lurie............................................ 2 Fern Ellison ............................................. 3 Faye Feinstein ......................................... 3 Rita Hirsh ................................................ 3 Nessa Holzman........................................ 3 LaDonna Rotman .................................... 3 Juli Shapiro.............................................. 3 Anne Solar............................................... 3 Yvonne Gomberg .................................... 4 Doris Behrstock....................................... 5 Helene Berns ........................................... 5 Beth Fenton ............................................. 5 Leslye Kallis............................................ 6 Lisa Alter Krule....................................... 6 Barbara Newman..................................... 6 Cheryl Shapiro ........................................ 6 Susan Glazer............................................ 7 Mitzie Herman ........................................ 7 Rhona Chick............................................ 8 Gayle Hirsch............................................ 8 Linda Eisenberg ...................................... 9 Jacalyn Isaacson ...................................... 9 Beth Nussbaum ....................................... 9 Bette Rosen ............................................. 9 Marsha Schwartz ..................................... 9 Eileen Woodhouse .................................. 9 Linda Horwitz ........................................ 10 Nicole Nortman ...................................... 10 Hope Schwartz ....................................... 10 Alyce Stanton ......................................... 10 Betty Sobelman ...................................... 11 Leslie Babetch ........................................ 12

Karen Hoffman....................................... 12 Judy Hoke............................................... 12 Ginger Malin .......................................... 12 Penny Weinstein..................................... 12 Lauren Bauer .......................................... 13 Gladys Greenberg................................... 13 Susan Levin ............................................ 13 Karen Berks............................................ 15 Randee Blair........................................... 15 Marlene Gurtz ........................................ 15 Lee Meyers............................................. 15 Carol Weintraub ..................................... 15 Susan Jesselson ...................................... 16 Clara Boron ............................................ 17 Susan Nissen .......................................... 17 Shirley Roskin ........................................ 17 Faye Ziegler ........................................... 17 Robin Dissen .......................................... 18 Nadia Eskinazi ....................................... 18 Sophie Gelman ....................................... 18 Beverly Elovitz....................................... 19 Sarah Budweg ........................................ 20 Inna Feldman-Gerber ............................. 20 Sandi Goldstein ...................................... 20 Marcia Weiland ...................................... 21 Judith Lessin........................................... 22 Sherry Nutig ........................................... 22 Donna Rappin......................................... 22 Joan Schoeneman ................................... 22 Abra Zaveduk......................................... 22 Marla Zelikow ........................................ 22 Marlene Cohen ....................................... 23 Helen Dym-Smoler ................................ 23 Alexis Engel ........................................... 23 Sonya Sawyer......................................... 23 Karyn Esterman...................................... 24 Arlene Harris .......................................... 24 Eileen Baime .......................................... 25 Eleanor Greenberg.................................. 25 Harriet Jacobs......................................... 25 Sharon Kohn........................................... 25 Michelle Shuman ................................... 25 Debbie Friend......................................... 26 Renee Roth ............................................. 26 Irene Blitt ............................................... 27 Ashley Braun.......................................... 28 Helene Wagner....................................... 28 Gail Pierce .............................................. 29 Would you like to send a birthday 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 and let you know when your account is low. What could be easier? No more 75¢ checks! Send your donations by the 20th to: Karen Rosenthal, 317 South Can Dota Ave., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.

Email: shalom.49girl@yahoo.com Name _________________________ # of Greetings __________________ Amount _______________________ c On account c Money enclosed

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Men's Club President Larry Grossman & Ray Rokni Nu? New Year and New Programs!

Mark your calendar for February 16: Beth Shalom Day at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Join us for breakfast and a tour of this renowned Larry Grossman Ray Rokni facility as Men’s Club kicks off its commitment to the Opportunity Fund providing scholarships for students to share this experience. This will be supported by Yom Hashoah Yellow Candle donations for next several years and will help foster tolerance and mutual respect among young people.

Men’s Club has many new and updated events for people of all ages and interests: • December 8: Breakfast and presentation of Measuring Success synagogue survey findings. Learn how CBS members view the congregation, how this compares to similar entities and how this is guiding us.

• December 15: Breakfast and discussion by the Midwest Director of the Anti-Defamation League, Lonnie Nasatir on “The State of Anti-Semitism in the US and Europe” The ADL, founded in Chicago in 1913. continues to carry out its mission of fighting anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, securing justice and fair treatment for all.

• January 19: n Scott Frankel discusses his film “From The Diaspora” and Breakfast. In 2009 on Masa’s Career Israel program he created the documentary story of 8 young Jews from 6 continents and their aliyah to Tel Aviv. n Annual Bingo Night and Dinner. Bring the kids for a fun family night with prizes and great food presented annually in association with Young Family Outreach (YFO) • January 26: Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament. Do you feel lucky? Come and compete for prizes while generating funds for charity. Poker, deli dinner, good conversation, a good cause and camaraderie. Sorry- no cigars!

• January 29: Youth-Men’s Club Basketball Challenge. Watch the savvy old men, (who know all the tricks) try to beat the young upstarts, (who think energy, speed and agility are important.) This is an open recruiting call for any adult male “ringers” who want to play!

• February 2: Worldwide Wrap. If you lay tefillin daily, weekly, yearly or never, you will enjoy sharing the experience with your fellow congregants and tens of thousands of people around the world on this special communal event. And then join us for breakfast!

• February 23: The Man of the Year Program has been expanded to also honor a Youth of the Year, who also has made valuable contribution of time and commitment to our community. CBS will host the dinner.

B’shalomLarry and Ray We need friends and followers: Twitter: @CBSMensClub www.Facebook.com/cbs.mensclub

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The Israel Committee presents:

CBS ISRAEL STORIES Capturing Beth Shalom’s connection with Israel one congregant at a time There are many reasons to live in Israel but Matt Shamis may have one of the most unique reasons of all. Matt grew up at Congregation Beth Shalom, attended Glenbrook North High School (GBN), was a member of GBN’s 2005 Illinois State Basketball Championship team and went on to play college basketball at Lehigh University. After getting his degree, Matt was home for the summer deciding what to do next. Returning to Lehigh was an option (due to knee surgery Matt had one year of eligibility left), getting a job was also a possibility.

One day while playing basketball, Matt was approached by a Chicago-based sports agent who suggested that he tryout for a chance to play professional basketball in Israel.

A few weeks later, after a successful tryout, Matt was in Israel, had become a citizen, had a contract to play for Hapoel Kiryat Tivon (a team based just east of Haifa), and was looking for a place to live – quite a few weeks!

You might be surprised to find out that basketball is extremely popular in Israel. Israelis are both passionate and knowledgeable about the game. According to Matt, the word “intense” might best describe the typical Israeli basketball fan. Matt has now played three seasons in Israel. The first two with Hapoel Kiryat Tivon and the most recent with Maccabi Kiryat Bialik (a team based just north of Haifa).

At press time, Matt was still deciding among several offers for the upcoming season.

But for Matt, living in Israel is not just about playing basketball. Matt has traveled all over the country, acquired a taste for pita and hummus, adjusted to the Sunday through Thursday work week, enjoyed the incredible hospitality of Israelis, and even had firsthand experience with the Israeli medical system (yes, unfortunately it was another knee surgery). But Matt will tell you that most important, living in Israel has deepened his appreciation for Judaism.

When asked what he misses most about Northbrook, his answer is immediate: family and Mom’s cooking. But he also wouldn’t trade the opportunity to do what he loves (playing basketball) in a country that he has come to love.

If you see Matt’s parents Lauri and Neal be sure to ask them how Matt is doing and of course to find out what Lauri is cooking for dinner.

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December 2013/January 2014

CONTRIBUTIONS, REMEMBRANCES, CONGRATULATIONS

The Congregation Gratefully Acknowledges The Following Contributions: RABBI WOLKIN’S GOOD AND WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Rabbi & Judy Wolkin for the marriage of your son David to Keeli Sorensen – Rick Elliott & Family, Pam & Mike Issen, Myra & Howard Moldofsky Rabbi Wolkin in honor of our son Aaron’s Bar Mitzvah – Leslie & Michael Berkowitz Rabbi Wolkin for your classes that I’ve been enjoying very much – Bonnie Glickman Rabbi Wolkin – Kitty Guantero Rabbi Wolkin for the birth of our great grandson Milo Dove AbramsPrass – Dorothy & Joe Abrams Rabbi Wolkin for helping us with an amazing simchat bat/baby naming ceremony for our daughter Hannah Jaye Kesner – Joey & Kimmy Kesner Rabbi Wolkin for his kindness – Karen Wadler Judy & Joel Greenman for their 50th Anniversary – Harlie & Jerry Ezgur Dr. Fred & Enid Grabiner for the birth of your granddaughter Sabrina May – Dr. Jeff & Barbara Lerch Dorothy & Joe Abrams for the birth of your great grandson Milo Dove Abrams-Prass – Judy & Jim Hoke Dayle & Dennis Teven for the birth of your grandson Oliver Scott Teven – Judy & Jim Hoke Phyllis & Jim Schneider for their 60th Anniversary – Sherry & Hy Weiss Marsha Pearlman for her retirement from a long career in nursing – Erica, Steve, Ava & Charlie Pearlman Joshua Genender’s Bar Mitzvah – Ken & Ann Genender Helene & Tom Coorsh for Laura & Ryan’s wedding – Dr. Jeff & Bonnie Kramer & Family Roseland & David Zaransky for the birth of your great grandson Eli Benjamin Zaransky – Hirschtritt Licht Family Barbara & Michael Zaransky for the birth of your grandson Eli Benjamin Zaransky – Hirschtritt Licht Family Sandy Rosen for the birth of your granddaughter Avery Sloane Rosen – Carol & Ed Kaplan, Judy & Jim Hoke Sharon & Jay Hartman for Mark’s engagement – Barbara & Bob Lasky Mr. & Mrs. Barry Mendel for your son Bradley’s marriage – Dayle & Dennis Teven Thank you to everyone who sent us Anniversary greetings – your thoughtfulness meant so much to us – Davida & Jeffrey Arnold

In memory of: Sol Benson on the occasion of his Yahrzeit – Arvin Futterman Arnold Oblonsky – Sue & Ron Behrens Dr. Rollie Ackerman – Phyllis Siegel Gladys Zide – Debbie & Scott Tucker & Family Sarah Rubens – Mitzie & Stewart Herman, Edie & Les Korman, Judy & Jim Hoke Roland Medansky – Mellie & Larry Wolfson Louise Licht – Raleigh & Jay Sawyer, Judy & Michael Balter, Dr. Steve & Matty Shechtman, Dr. David & Charlene Sales Ivan Sharps – Dayle & Dennis Teven Madelyn Bentkover on the occasion of her Yahrzeit – Burt Bentkover Stewart Granick – Barbara & Ray Nissen John Meyers – Hirschtritt Licht Family Alice Korach – Diane & Gene Chodash

Speedy Recovery: Dr. Andy Berman – Dr. Jeff & Bonnie Kramer & Family Joe Cohen – Ann & Bob Soll Sonja Gebel – Mellie & Larry Wolfson Susie – Barbara & Bob Lasky

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.

ALAN H. MEDANSKY MEMORIAL NATIV SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Her children Cheryl and Jeff Hoffen and grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy – Rosalie Hoffen

In memory of: Robert Roth – Renee, Elliot, Howard & Jessica Roth Roland Medansky – Marilyn Rovin Cooper; Sheryl & Fred Katzenstein; Janet & Arnie Hoffman; Lil & Alfy Nathan; Mr. & Mrs. B.A. Preston; Susan & Stanley Burstein; Michele Bresler & Barry Goldberg; Rosaleah Goland; Beverly Friend; Judy & Joel Greenman; Muriel Flanders; Barbara Schaffer Jaffe & Morton Jaffe; Joan Solomon;Sheila & Norman Frankel; Virginia & Jim Ertle; Marlene & Marshall Hirshman; Maxine Roth; Elizabeth Glick; Beverly & Marvin Freedman; Lorraine & Ronald Rosenberg; Nails

by Z (Debbie & Sophia); Lori & Gary Thalheimer ; Barbara & Dick Bosley; Sherry Weistein; Sam Halpern; Topel Forman L.L.C.; Mr. & Mrs. Sam Wong; Norma & Howard Berlin; Jody & Howard Sigal; Eva Thalheimer; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dickler

BERNARD GRAD MEMORIAL CHESED FUND: In honor of: Birth of granddaughter Darcy Blake – Ann Lampert Joyce Persky for a lovely afternoon – Jodie Berlinger

In memory of: Gerald Hauser – Marlene Goldberg Aleck Frank – Joan Wolff Roland Medansky – Fern & Larry Roseman

BURT PATZIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Her children Cheryl and Jeff and grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy – Rosalie Hoffen Andy and David Reich on the birth of their granddaughter Charlie Julia – Melany & Max Shaftal

In memory of: Pauline Kreiter and Joseph Shapiro – Sharon Kreiter

CANTOR’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Susan Stoehr in appreciation of preparing Aaron for his Bar Mitzvah – Leslie & Michael Berkowitz Dayle and Dennis Teven on the birth of their grandson Oliver Scott – Robin & Allen Berg & family Cantor Steven Stoehr for receiving the Hiddur Mitzvah Award from Masorti Olami – Carol & Michael Schnitzler; Iris & Steve Podolsky Andy Berman for his davening on the holidays – Jamie & Mitchell Pawlan Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation of making Sammie’s Bat Mitzvah so special – Ann Lampert Norm Rivkin on his 95th birthday – Shirley Kessler Joshua Genender on his becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Ann & Ken Genender Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation of offering a misheberach for her mother, Mollye – Debbie Friend

In memory of: Thelma Dobkin – Debbie & Scott Tucker & family

GOLD FAMILY SABBATH FUND: In honor of: Edna Schrank for her dedication and service to United Synagogue Youth – Merrill Medansky Howard Freidin for receiving the Neilah Award – Jill & Les Olefsky Isabel and Rabbi Sander Mussman on the marriage of their daughter Melanie to Eric – Harlie & Jerry Ezgur Harvey R. Gold in appreciation of helping to make Sammie’s Bat Mitzvah so special – Ann Lampert Marla and Larry Elsberg on the birth of their granddaughter Carly Noa – Carol & Michael Schnitzler Ellen Baer and Einer Sigurdsson on their wedding anniversary – Sylvia Baer

In memory of: Este Ewig – Bobbie Simkin Ethel Kaminsky – Amy, Lawrence & Meital LeVine Uncle of Phyllis Udany – Amy, Lawrence & Meital LeVine Thelma Dobkin – Carol & Michael Schnitzler

All her loved ones – Zelda Seiden Louise Licht – Carol & Michael Schnitzler

HARVEY R. GOLD SEFER HAFTARAH FUND: In memory of: Charlene Fischman – Lorraine & Carl Fischman

HAROLD & SHIRLEY HOFFMAN ADULT EDUCATION LEARNING FUND: In honor of: Her children Cheryl and Jeff and grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy – Rosalie Hoffen Shirley Hoffman on her birthday – Phyllis Lettvin

In memory of: Thelma Dobkin – Estelle & Jerry Agrest

HELENE HOFFMAN MEMORIAL CONCERT FUND: In honor of: Everyone whose hard work made the Helene Hoffman Concert a fabulous success – Arnie Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Rosett on the birth of their great-grandson Griffin – Barbara Scott Mr. & Mrs. Philip Rosett on the birth of their grandson Griffin – Barbara Scott

HIGH HOLIDAY PRAYER BOOK FUND: In memory of: Adolph Nachman – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum

HOWARD SINTON MEMORIAL HIGH HOLIDAY FUND: In honor of: Karyn Liss in appreciation of everything she did– Marti Sinton

Speedy recovery to: Marti Sinton – Harlie & Jerry Ezgur

JANNA SUGAR MEMORIAL ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Gary Lipman on his special birthday – Robin & Lee Eisenberg Her children Cheryl and Jeff Hoffen and grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy – Rosalie Hoffen Shaynee and David Jankelovitz on the birth of their great-granddaughter Maya Adira – Bev & David Sugar & family Lisa and Henry Goldberg on the birth of their granddaughter Maya Adira – Bev & David Sugar & family Enid and Fred Grabiner on the birth of their granddaughter Sabrina May – Iris & Steve Podolsky Mona and Andy Berman on the birth of their granddaughter Charlie Julia – Andy & David Reich Andy and David Reich on the birth of their granddaughter Charlie Julia – Sheila Derman & family; Mona & Andy Berman Alan Miller – Marcia & Ken Petchenik Barbara and Michael Zaransky on the birth of their grandson Eli Benjamin – Iris & Steve Podolsky

Speedy recovery: Darlene Superfine –Robin & Lee Eisenberg

In memory of: Ronald Berebitsky – Sara & Marc Weinstein Ralph Colwyn – Marlene & Ted Beck Evelyn Neiberg – Cynthia & Bruce Shankman and Rebecca & Ilan Schwartz and Dan Sneider Walter Thomas – Jodie & Adam Waitzman & family Pete Sowell – Sugar Family Naomi Morritz – Becky & Ellis Sostrin Louise Licht – Lisa & Harold Dembo

LAWRENCE B. ROSNER BUILDING FUND: In honor of: Lois and Earl Nudelman on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Jenna – Barbara & Jerry Petasnick

In memory of: Arnie Oblonsky – Barbara & Jerry Petasnick; Debbie & Scott Tucker & family Carl Paddor – Laurie Rosner & family Bud Sholl – Fern & Burt Slotky Mother of Mr. & Mrs. Ron Koretz – Lisa & Evan Oblonsky & family

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CONTRIBUTIONS, REMEMBRANCES, CONGRATULATIONS LESTER KURNICK YOUTH FUND: In honor of:

RABBI MELMAN’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of:

Her children Cheryl and Jeff Hoffen and grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy – Rosalie Hoffen Ellen and Larry Grossman on their son Robby’s marriage to Emily – Judy & Joel Greenman Dayle and Dennis Teven on the birth of their grandson Oliver Scott – Alene & Cary Wintroub Sheila and Steve Walowitz on the birth of their granddaughter Jemma Reese – Alene & Cary Wintroub Barbara and Michael Zaransky on the birth of their grandson Eli Benjamin – Sheila & Harvey Medvin

Dayle and Dennis Teven on the birth of their grandson Oliver Scott – Renee & Jerry Cohen; Helene, Tom, Jessica & Laura Coorsh Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of his assistance with their son Aaron’s Bar Mitzvah – Leslie & Michael Berkowitz Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of making Sammie’s Bat Mitzvah so special – Ann Lampert Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of his assistance – Karen Wadler Joshua Genender on his becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Ann & Ken Genender Rabbi Aaron Melman for his Kol Nidre Sermon – Wendy Kahn

LEWIS D. GREENBERG MEMORIAL SHABBATONE FUND: Speedy recovery:

Gladys Zide – Judy & Joel Greenman Louise Licht – Judy & Joel Greenman

Alan Katzowsky – Yvonne & Neal Gomberg

In memory of: Lillian Berman, Morris Snitovsky & Joseph Snitovsky – Lorraine & Frank Horwitz Selma Koehler – Vivian Koehler

MEN’S CLUB YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Her children Cheryl and Jeff Hoffen and grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy – Rosalie Hoffen Dayle and Dennis Teven on the birth of their grandson Oliver Scott – Ellen & Andy Roth Marla and Larry Elsberg on the birth of their granddaughter Carly Noa – Charlene & David Sales

In memory of: Jack H. Kole – Ellen & Andy Roth Arnold R. Daar – Ellen & Andy Roth Louise Licht – Cindy & Bob Marder

PAUL WALD YAHRZEIT FUND: In memory of: Matthew Cherpak – Caryn Cherpak All his loved ones – Ronald Cohen Lillian Zis – Gayle & Burt Zis Irwin Axelrod – Carol Nadler Steve Labkon – Terri & Lee Chalmers Barbara Rothstein – Stuart Rothstein All their loved ones – Charlotte & Lawrence Grimson Seymour Berkowitz – Stephen Berkowitz Leonard Edelson – Judy & Steve Decker Ida and Kenneth Weiner – Sandra & Allen Weiner Fran Auslander – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sharp Gerald Bender – Mildred Bender Charlene Fischman – Lorraine & Carl Fischman Betty Mintz – Fran & Steve Brookstein Molly Salky and Herman Salky – Evelyn & Mitchell Meltzer Max Katzenstein – Sheryl & Fred Katzenstein Rose Steinberg – Mitzie & Stewart Herman Marcia Maslov and Louise Maslov – Irving Maslov Jordan Kempler – Sharon Kempler-Fretzin All her loved ones – Ann Matasar George Levinson and Fannie Schwartz – Arlene Shaffer Louis Gold – Etta & Irving Kolow Felicia Kotowsky – Etta & Irving Kotowsky Sidell Reiner – Rochelle & Gene Breger Habib S. Younes – Joyce Younes Joseph Harris – Bill Harris Hannah Kessler – Betty Ashman Joseph Neuman – Sherry Neuman David Sher – Richard Sher Howard Goldman – Susan Levin Gertrude Rosin – Fran & Stanley Kazan Lil Rosengard and Marcus B. Rosengard – Eileen Rosengard Lyon Grimson – Charlotte & Lawrence Grimson Armin Friedman – Erwin Friedman Eljanan Kletzel and Ismael Levy – Irene & Morris Kletzel Lee Block – Bobbi Owen Harold Burland – Dayle Teven Leo Silverman – Elaine Silverman Ben Friend – Debbie Friend

In memory of: ROSENGARD MUSEUM FUND: In honor of: Mr. & Mrs. Danny Gooze on their grandson’s Bar Mitzvah – Roberta & Norm Friedman Diane and Barry Cohen on their daughter’s marriage – Renee & Bob Hammer Ellen and Larry Grossman on their son Robby’s marriage to Emily – Pam & Mike Issen Ann Lampert on her granddaughter Sammie becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Pam & Mike Issen

In memory of: Lillian of the Janice Goodman Family – Roberta & Norm Friedman

RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND: In honor of: Dayle and Dennis Teven on the birth of their grandson Oliver Scott – Deby & Michael Eisenberg; Marsha and Irwin Pearlman Randee and Howard Blair on their daughter Shelly’s engagement to Jeremy – Ed Maslov Her children Cheryl and Jeff Hofen and her grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy – Rosalie Hoffen Enid and Fred Grabiner on the birth of their granddaughter Sabrina May – Deby & Michael Eisenberg Jolie and Alan Genender on their son Joshua’s Bar Mitzvah – Faye & Fred Tatel Ann and Ken Genender on their grandson Joshua’s Bar Mitzvah – Faye & Fred Tatel Mr. & Mrs. Fred Rabinowitz on the engagement of Amy and Benji – Ed, Buzz & Joanna Maslov Alene and Cary Wintroub on the birth of their granddaughter Chloe Michelle – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman

In memory of: Allan, brother of Elaine Rosenberg – Naomi Weiss Morris Schaffner – Judi Steinberg

RUTH & ROBERT WERSHKOFF MINYAN BREAKFAST FUND: In memory of: Ruth and Robert Wershkoff – Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Edelheit Phyllis Simon – Ilene & Norm Iglarsh

SIM SHALOM PRAYER BOOK FUND: In memory of: Thelma Dobkin – Judy & Joel Greenman

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT KIDDUSH FUND: In honor of: In appreciation of a lovely service – Barbara Levine Marti Sinton in appreciation of a great afternoon and a great president – Joyce Friedman Ari Rokni in appreciation of his outstanding job in delivering the Israel Bond Appeal – Glen Roter In appreciation of the use of a wheelchair for 4 weeks – Harvey Redfern Ellen and Larry Grossman on their son Robby’s marriage to Emily – Edna & Mike Schrank; Darlene & Norm Padnos Howard Freidin on receiving the Neilah Award – Karen & Gregg Rosenthal Karen and Jay Kaufman on the marriage of Jeff and Marissa – Carol & Michael Schnitzler Karyn Liss in appreciation of her donation of centerpieces – Adrianne Varhula Jolie and Alan Genender on their son Josh becoming a Bar Mitzvah Edna & Mike Schrank

Ina and Floyd Schlossberg on their granddaughter Arin Elisco becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Darlene & Norm Padnos Barbara and Michael Zaransky on the birth of their grandson Eli Benjamin – Carol & Michael Schnitzler

Speedy recovery: Ethel Long – Ellie & Len Harris

In memory of: All her loved ones – Frances Sales Binder Sandra Weiss – Ellen & Andy Roth Thelma Dobkin – Laura & Lee Shulman; Adrianne Varhula; Edna & Michael Schrank Louise Licht – Barbara Long

SOPHIE BINSTEIN TZEDAKAH FUND: In honor of: Betty Ashman, the best mom and nana, on her birthday – Debbie, Scott, Justin, Brandon & Melissa Tucker Ina and Floyd Schlossberg on their granddaughter Arin Elisco’s Bat Mitzvah – Eki & Norm Greenberg Her one year anniversary of cancer surgery – Rita Janowitz Jolie and Alan Genender on their son Josh becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Barbara & Eitan Ben-Dov

Speedy recovery: Neal Gomberg – Darlene & Norm Padnos

In memory of: Sarah L. Ullman – Sally & Mel Zuckerman Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother “Sara” – Sheila & Marshall Ander Lee Libauer – Larry Libauer Bluma Freed – Fern & Michael Ellison Jacki Futterman and Jody Kerschner – The Jacki Futterman Memorial Book Club Thelma Dobkin – The Jacki Futterman Memorial Book Club; Adrienne & Ira Holtzman Simon Brown – Edie & Kenneth Smithson

STEVEN TEITELBAUM RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Eugene Mandrea on his 50 years of medical practice – Alice & Mel Heller Her children Cheryl and Jeff Hoffen and Jessica and Jeremy, her grandchildren – Rosalie Hoffen Arlene and Norm Segal on Jenna’s engagement – Tammy & Howard Goberstein Mr. & Mrs. Morton Levy on the birth of Bliss – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Sue Cohen on her special birthday – Merle Cowin; Bobbi and Harvey Teitelbaum Bobbi and Harvey Teitelbaum on their anniversary – Merle, Larry, Sam, Lauren, Josh & Danny Cowin Cindy and Brett Clamage on the birth of their grandson Eli – Marcy Teitelbaum Ronna and Stan Miller on the birth of their grandson – Marcy Teitelbaum Shuman & Rick Shuman Bobbi Teitelbaum on her birthday – Marcy and family

In memory of: “Buddy Mora” – Barbara Scott; Merle Cowin & family; Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum; Marla & Ron Zelikow & family; Andy & Edgar Gettleman; Marla & Gary Silverman & family; Naomi & Donald Jaffe Algeria, mother of the Mindy and Marc Botbol family – Sara & Allan Budweg Naomi Walken – Merle Cowin & family Stewart Grill – Merle Teitelbaum Cowin Arnold Block – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Irv Spigelman – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Harold Ansell – Norma Rosen & Sam Levin Louise Licht – Sarah, Al, Joshua and Jeffrey Budweg

SCHWARTZ CALL-IN FUND: In memory of: Evelyn Neiberg – Matty & Steve Shechtman

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Yahrzeits December 1-6

Jean Chason Myrtle Cole Ruth Dolansky Evelyn K Eisenberg Marcus Simon Glantz Sam Glantz Ruth Harris Louis Kunin Jack Linderman Lionel Marcus Sadie Paul Aaron Schulman Sarah Shadrow Anna Weinberg Max Werth Madelyn Bentkover Robert J Bessinger Arthur Cohen Evelyn Eisenberg Fischer David Freidin Adorea S. Goodman Raymond Kosova Harry Orelove Sam Sneider Sadelle Baron Molly Benjamin Dora Chapman Lillis Fisher Lester Horwitz Esther Katzman Burton Lloyd Marks Yetti Meerbaum Marsha Engerman Nadler Jack Rosenberg Jeffrey Berkowitz Helen Cooper Samuel Davidov Joseph Goldman Lloyd Hunt Dr. Irving Krain Bernard Louis Kramer Phillip Margolis Bessie Steinberg Nettler Burton Patzik Elsie Richard Helena Schlenkrich Allen Weiner Robert Weiss Paul Ziegler Beatrice Ackerman Samuel Brody Bernard Greenman Sylvia Kamm Hyman Kopolavics Neal Litow Colette M. Lopata Betty Lorig Phillip Metrick Phillip Meyer Morrison Morris Pichinson Edith Polvy Irving Shenfeld Martin Weiss Marvin Yanow Ron Berman Tillie Copilove Dorothy Gurtz Anna Hoffman Helene Hoffman Beatrice Lewis Herman Magged Gloria Maneloveg Rochelle C. Miller Emanuel Padnos Rosette Pestine Harry Samlan Sarah Shatz Frances Singer Edwin Stone Ben Wenetzky Milton S. Wolken Alex Zager

December 7-13

Rose Blumenfeld Lillian Spencer Buckley Joseph Burnstein Sonia Dunn Isadore Greenberg Dr. Susan Greenstein

Nathan Hershberg Wilbert Klass Katherine Kresin Sanford Lieber Annette Mozin Yitzchok Perlmutter Sylvia Seidler Sarah Slan Minnie Stein Freda Alter Leo Bersofsky Ceal Blum Louis R. Cohen Louis Esterman William Factor Harry Feuer Monna Lee Hartman Samuel Kriesman Betty Levine Steven Snyder Richard Bergman Tammie Bernstein Sam Birkner Shirley Cowan Estelle Drucker Abraham Gertzfeld Miriam Gomberg Lynne Grant Sol Halperin Jack Lasinsky Abraham Levko Abraham Manelis Frank Schneider Abe Strum Samuel Weiss Lillian Arnowitz Gloria Berenson Etta Ruth Berg Florence Brindell Theodore Fisch Renee Gold Eva Greenspan Esther Korach Bertha Libauer Ida Ross Malcolm Jerome Spencer Bertha Flignor Statman Clara Timoner George Apfelbaum Bella Beer Irving Fagot Anna Gebel Martha Gebel Joseph Gelfeld Allen Goldberg Estelle Hodes Janice Horwitz Ruth Lampert Esther Lerner Max Modneck Eve Schwartz Robert Wershkoff Laura Zelkowitz Rosa Bender Baruch Berman Jennie Cranow Charlotte Field Lillian Gordon William Gurvitz Miriam Israel Lottie Magged Florence Dolly Nudelman Walter Rose Robert Ross Vivian Schwartz Ronald Simon Nanette Turchen Elaine Zelkowtiz Sydney Alpert Maurice Appelbaum Samuel Bentkover Marsie Finerman Fanny Freimark Rachel Fridkin Sophie Grossman Gerald Horwitz Lou Kash Minnie Perry Bernard Satinover Sidell Scharf Jeanne Schneider Rose Weinstein

December 14-20 Joseph Ash Max Becker Eva Bovilsky Charles Dann Elaine Gentner Lewis Jaffe Victor Lazar Beatrice Rohde Harriet Rosen Stephen Rothblatt David Weinstein Dr Samuel D Werch Bernice Barnett Irv Donn Emily Ann Dorfman Marvin Fox Stanley Franklin Ruth Gold Simon Good Henretta Landsman Gurkey Percy Lev George Mayster Meyer Pazin Lillian S Rivkin Larry M Rosengard Harriet Sear Mary Tuteur Bella Winokur Harold Blitstein David Dobromyslov Sherwin Freidin Henry Kristal Edward Leff Max Malin Sol Nadler Pearl Sak Bruce Samlan Sadie Bass Leonard Berg Robert Camp Gerald "Jerry" Cole Frieda Goldman Steven J Gross Shirley Johnson Harry Kahn Isador Primer Shandel Taksin Harry Brown Sam Frishman Betty Hershberg Emma R Klein Maurice Klein Herman Lieberman Flora Miller Bella Newman Natalie Peiser Jennie Rice Melvin Ross Isaac Azran Irwin Bizar Rose Ein Miriam Elbaum Barbara Goldman Celia Goldstein Abraham L. Herman David Maltz Leonard Nattenheimer Patricia Newman Ralph Novak Robert Oppman Henry Stern Frank Weiss Jerome Yale Rose Greenberg Ryan B Hall Sanford Hirsch Arthur J Lindenberg Clara Medvin Sol Nutig Adel Samuelson Clara Unger Schoenfeld Ronald Schultz Jerry Shaftal Miriam Shay Jack L. Simon Jerome N. Weiland

December 21-27 Beatrice Berkowsky Florence Eisenberg Simon Chick Handler Charles Krugel Louis S Lerner Francesca Miller Carolyn Osher Vera Rosen Arthur Shapiro William Shay Samuel Takiff Ricky Turovitz Shirley Warshawsky Sidney Zelkowitz Albert Ashman Lester Berliner Rose Blitstein Anna Cohen Alan W. Davis Bertha Dubinsky Maryam Fatoorachi Birdie Finn Jeffrey Flack Sally Forcht Miriam Galin Irving Jacobson Abraham Kassab Gerald Resnick Estelle Schwartz Jean Stoltz David R. Talbert Anna Zilberstein Fritz Freimark Miriam Goodman Max Handzel Adolph Irgang Anita Kuzan Marvin Louis Rose Sheldon Rosen Lillian Schnitzler Hyman Schwartz Pearl Schwartz Ruth Schwartz Rose Steinman Sam Yanow Rosa Azran Nathan Bender Paul A Cohen Sara Cohn Julius Goldstein Marsha Mary Gomberg David Halevy Ida Lichtenstein Max Maslov Barbara Pearlman Larry Pogofsky Toby Schakner Jordan Siedband Hyman Taub Sadie Teven Tillie Ashman Gertrude Grad Arthur Grossman Hannah Halperin Bella Katz Mollie Millman Annie Rosenberg Charles Rosenmutter Hy Selnick Lawrence Shapiro Annette Stevens Jack David Baer Pearl Block Howard Cohan Leo Glassner Margot Kass Ernest Landesman Gussie Lasko Sarah Marcovitch Philip Ring George Sandler Lotte Stern Marvin Sussman Harry Sweet William Weingart Leopold S. Brodie Fred Fleischer Morris Friedman Harry Futterman

Elsie Gail Fradel Lason Celia Newman Edward Roth Reva Swire Ann Tannenbaum Sarah Weinstein December 28-January 3 Leo Chirtel Sylvia Greenman Jack Kessler Louis Knopoff Jennie Lublin Roslyn Singer Esther Smithson Sam Swislow Louna Younes Dorothy Aronoff Joseph Bloom Florence Collender Helen A. Elliott Harry Forman Herman Korach Louis Rifkin Jack Shaykin Shirley Sigal Edna Weil Abraham Weinstein Ruth Feder Alexis Genin Milton Hochman Selig Lesnoy Ismael Levy Rose Michaels Jack Musick Rabbi Bernard Mussman Anna Siegel Leonard Teven Sidy Weiss Heime Berkowitz Gertrude Blitstein Edward Breger Isadore Brozosky Frances Jablo Charles A. Levy Lillian Saks Berel Sales Marvin Eugene Schatzman Sara Siver Morton J. Smith Idelle Weisbrod Helen Bernstein Sylvia Esterman Louis Grief Kamal Hakimian Hershel Harrison Walter Koehler Arnold Lesser Seymour Milstein Benjamin Weinstein Tobia Weinstein Rita Zorndorf Lawrence Cohen LeRoy Dunn Cherie Ersler David J Goldwasser Joseph "Joey" Harris Sylvia Lasinsky Seymour Nusinow Tillie Orkin Agatha Plotkin Rose Singer Claire Zelkowitz Weber Hymen Appel Nathan Barr Lillian Brown Leonard C. Cohen Harry Erdos David Ira Fisher Muriel Glassenberg Daniel Golbus David Greenfeld Jacob Kaplan Jerome Kaplan Allen Katz Shirley Laskin Howard M. Lessin David Lichter Dorothy Meisel Bernard Mink

Aghajan Mokhtarian Eleanor Moss Betty Palmer Keni Root Esther Rosenstein Sam F. Rowe Joseph Schechtman Rose Shechtman Seymor Shyette Sarah Sweet Herman Weinstein

Regina Herz Twersky Albert Weinstein

Barbara Shulman David Tenenblatt

January 11-17

January 18-24

Lillian Berenson Helen Greenberg Harold Jacobs Jody Kerschner Lily Marcus Sam Marcus Nat H. Rappin Louis Sherman Samuel Spears January 4-10 Miriam Hoffman Syra Cohn Barnard L Lieberman Abraham Feder Lillian Nahin Elsa Gideon Helen Newman Phyllis Hochberg Dr. Harold Randell Esther M. Levitan Sam Sandler Philip Meltzer Jacob Zilberstein Henry J. Newman Marion Abrahams Edith Nussbaum Irene Baron Florence Redman Fannie Diamond Louis Schaff Philip Goldberg George Shainberg Donald Jacobs Rose Shane Rae Jacobson Lena Shapiro Morris B Kozin Clarence Spitzer Jules Milten Frieda Tecktiel Irving Pickard David Telpner Harry Projansky Mollie Zelkowitz Leo Ross Sam Abrams Alvin Burton Rubens Jeanette Donn Mitchell Yale Smith Abe Garfinkle Irving Weintraub Harold Golden Frederick Weiss Norman Graff Sheldon Wolfmark Ruth Milstein Bernard Wolkov Philip Schoeneman Sara Zuckerman Harold Tecktiel Leila Alpert Sylvia Billowitz Bessie Bertash Edith Goobler Anne Friedman David Goodman Ida Gaines Clara Hacker Anne Hirsch Harry Heftman Harry Hoffman Ruth Jacobson Steven Charles Hoffman Abraham Kaplan Harold Horwitz Wolf Laznowski Herbert Isaacson Bessie Modneck Shirley Reis Lipson Joseph Jo Jo Solomon Sidney Rosen Edna Speaker Harry Rosenberg Izak Taksin Celia Rubenstein Fred Wertheimer Joseph Abraham Schatz Louis Cohen Marcia Joy Shapiro Irving Cowan Rochelle Weil Fred F. Drucker Harold Wilner Victor Fayman Steven Wishnoff Sam Goldman Gutman "Gus" Cranow Ethel Israel Mary Feldman Arnold Levy Sam Gebel Pauline Rosenthal Sally Kirshenbaum Polly Rosenthal Beatrice Libman Fay Steinberg Minnie Linkow Irwin Cohen Lillian Zager Judy Feder Benjamin Isaac Herman D. Friedman Abramowitz Jacqueline Jacki Futterman Morris Block Lillian Kaplan Luba Chabner Edward Nudelman Ben Gold Guy Sachar Hyman Iglarsh George Slan Arnold Morgan Ruben Spivak Morris Chub Petasnick Sam Wolfson Alfred Rosenberg Max Alter Judy Gold Rozner Hillard Crost Lillian Rubin Max Gotteiner Estelle Schaffner Harry M. Greenberg Arnold Weiner Stuart Letwat Paul Wolkin Ida Liederman Joseph Arbetter Ida Rabin Jacqueline Arbus Julius Sklair Sandra Cymerman Richard Sloan Charles Z Glick Oscar Wasserman Nathan Hacker Peter Bergman Freeda Hofeld George Blum Mary Kasper Reuben Brookstone Arnold Kravitz Sue Chunowitz Morris Leitman Dave Ein Nettie Levine Shirley Jacob David Melman Andrei Klein Harry Orkin Jerome Natenberg Ruth Projansky June Sabin Mollie Spector Marion Rosenstein

Sonny Ander Edward Dennison Isaac Feinstein Esther Fialkow Helen Gold Hyman Kawer Renee Manelis Ruth Markman Maxine Nelson Isaac Stucker Harold Treger Milton Weiss Ethel Wenig Lewis G. Zagel Joel Arnold Arlene Bell Claire Benson Manny Diamond Ceil Edelstein Anne Elsberg Ethel Gill Tillie Goldman Sherry Harris Morris Neiditch Miriam Samborn Jack Schakner Meyer Teinowitz William Joseph Wasserman Philip Billowitz Estelle Gloss Harold H. Harrison Edith Rose Kramer Isaac Levine Anne Lyons Rolnick Rebecca R. Sheade Hannah Shenfeld Bernice Taub Eric Craig Timoner William Tokowitz Max Zisook Anne Blum Harry Figenholtz Joseph Hartenstein Alex Minkus Helen Pell Morris Selin Dolores A. Slan Charlotte Wiseman Sonia Chabner Francine Elrod Marvin Fink Erna Hirsch Ronald Klein Alexander Louis Kramer Abraham H Lichtenstein Michael Rabin Tillie Waller Resnick Irving Shapiro Ellen Shyette Steiner Philip Bichowsky Lillian Crandus Samuel Epstein Sam Lopata Edgar N Rosen Morris Stern Eli Winn Herb Alpert Paul Bernsen Frieda Camp Dr. Harold Epstein Laurence Good Albert Goodwin Joseph Kay Lillian Kerschner Beatrice Klass Esther Korol Belle Lasky Jack Mangoubi Dorothy Melamed Belle Lasky Moller Meyer Nitzkin Beryl Root Ted Y. Samotny Julius Schloss Phillip Shaffer Albert Sperber

Rebecca Adland Stern Shlomo Szlamkowicz Ida Telpner Oscar Wolfson

January 25-31 Sam Basofin Frank Bernstein Sidney Eidelman Shirley Flaster Joseph Gabel Charlotte Roslyn Glazer Miriam Sara Goldstein Rose Goldstein Kaufman Harold Jesser Sara Kaplan Herman Miller Samuel Rosenblum Rae Saitelbach Zvi Shafir Benjamin Chabner Taudee Cohen Philip Glicksman Dennis Kessler William B Pick Gerald Rotman Meyer Shechtman Benjamin Wrobel Celia Aronoff Sidney Belenke Trudy Fishbain Claire Greenspan Minnie Katz David Polakow Touba Rastegar Esther Roy Rebecca Sherman Sclare Dr. Sydney Silverman Rose Wasserman Ruth Africk Molly Ansell Marion Goldstein Herman Haspel Joan Jaffe Harry Kaplan Alvin L. Newman Esther Schaffer Elaine Wax Bluma Zandberg Barnett Barnow Gahee Genender Beverly Hoffman Gerald Kanter Jacob Kaplan Hyman Kessler Paul Lehrfeld Eva Neimark Reuben Schneider Jennie Shuman Sam Banks Abraham Borenheim Leon Bregman Allen Brown David Goldberg Herman Kaplan George Miller Abraham Salkin Joseph Schnitzler Ivan Topel Sarah Wagner Esther Schneiderman Appel Sidney Cohen Irving Dubofsky June Freeman Edith Glaberson Albert L Goldsand Sarah Goodwin Leo Issen Bernard Kogan Rose Kwalwaser Benjamin Mark Ida Maxman Pauline Minkus Raymond Portugal Ben Sylvan Beth Ann Wynn

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We regret to inform you of the Death of Esteemed Members:

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 Joe & Dorothy Abrams are happy to announce the birth of their great grandson Milo Dove Abrams-Prass Andy & David Reich are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Charlie Julia Mattes Dr. Fred & Enid Grabiner are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Sabrina May Stern Marla & Larry Elsberg are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Carly Noa Elsberg Jamie & Brad Zaransky are happy to announce the birth of their son Eli Benjamin Zaransky Barbara & Michael Zaransky are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Eli Benjamin Zaransky Roseland & David Zaransky are happy to announce the birth of their great grandson Eli Benjamin Zaransky Lillian & Jack Mangurten are happy to announce the birth of their great grandson Eli Benjamin Zaransky Sandy Rosen is happy to announce the birth of her granddaughter Avery Sloane Rosen Alene & Cary Wintroub are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Chloe Michelle Goode Jessica & Brad Taub are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Michaela Rae Taub Amy & Joel Taub are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Michaela Rae Taub

The Congregation Extends Its Sympathy To:

Thelma Dobkin Alice Korach Howard Hoffman

In Loving Memory If you wish to honor the memory of a dear one, a most fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is through a Memorial Plaque.

Each memorial plaque, bearing the name and yahrzeit date, is mounted on the tablet in the Moseson Memorial Alcove. It is lit on the Shabbat of the week of the yahrzeit, on the day of the yahrzeit and on the four festivals during the year when Yizkor is recited.

Call Maria or Harvey (847-498-4100) for information or to order a plaque.

The following families have dedicated memorial plaques in the Moseson Memorial Alcove in memory of their loved ones.

Sheila Medansky on the passing of her husband Dr. Roland Medansky Alan Bender on the passing of his brother Jerome Bender Laura Dobkin on the passing of her mother Thelma Dobkin Mark Zide on the passing of his mother Gladys Zide Pam Gilbert on the passing of her mother Sarah Rubens Dr. Jonathan Licht on the passing of his mother Louise Licht Craig Schwartz on the passing of his mother Ann Schwartz Arlene Saretsky on the passing of her sister Blossom Gaby Guggino Arlene Harris on the passing of her mother Evelyn Berkowitz Dr. Alvin Korach on the passing of his wife Alice Korach Sharon Hoffman on the passing of her husband Howard Hoffman

In memory of MILTON M. SHAFFNER

by Beryl Block In memory of ALBERT SAMUEL FRIEDMAN

by Irwin Friedman In memory of HOWARD WEISMAN

by Bonnie Weisman In memory of ROBERT MARTIN MATASAR

by Ann Matasar

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