Congregation Beth Shalom DEC 14 - JAN 15

VOL. 48 NO. 5/6, December 2014 Kislev/Tevet • January 2015 Tevet/Shevat 5775

CHANUKAH www.BethShalomNB.org

Schedule of Shabbat Services & Candle Lighting Friday Evening..............................December 5 Candles.............................................4:02 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning........................December 6 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:15 PM Friday Evening............................December 12 Candles.............................................4:02 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning......................December 13 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:15 PM Friday Evening............................December 19 Candles.............................................4:04 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM ShabbaTONE ...................................6:45 PM Saturday Morning......................December 20 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:15 PM Friday Evening............................December 26 Candles.............................................4:08 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning......................December 27 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:30 PM Friday Evening..................................January 2 Candles...........................................4:143 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning............................January 3 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:30 PM Friday Evening..................................January 9 Candles.............................................4:20 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning..........................January 10 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Parent Tot Shabbat .....................10:45 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:30 PM Friday Evening................................January 16 Candles.............................................4:28 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning..........................January 17 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:45 PM Friday Evening................................January 23 Candles.............................................4:36 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning..........................January 24 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................4:45 PM Friday Evening................................January 30 Candles.............................................4:45 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning..........................January 31 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv ..............................5:00 PM Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 ................8:45 AM New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1 ......................8:45 AM Minyan Monday - Friday..............................6:45 AM Sunday - Thursday Evening ..........7:45 PM Sunday Morning .............................8:45 AM

From the Rabbi Aaron Melman

Rabbi's Desk

The most well known symbol of Chanukah is the Menorah (more correctly – the Chanukiah) and the holiday is referred to as the Festival of Light (Chag HaUrim). Yet Chanukah is essentially a celebration of a military victory - one that could not have been expected. After all, it was the small volunteer army of the Jews led by the Maccabees against the mighty Syrian-Greek Empire. Judah Maccabee is so revered for his military expertise that a statue of him is at West Point. His innovative military tactics defeated his mighty enemy. Yet the Chanukiah still stands out as the most obvious Chanukah symbol.

I think it has to do with our fascination with light. It is such a special and beautiful symbol and it lends itself to many interpretations. Light can dispell darkness and show us the right path. Light means education, culture and purposeful living. It has all the metaphors you could think of. One, which the Rabbis loved to focus on, was the fact that the light of a lamp remains undimmed even if you use it to light dozens of wicks and flames. The candles continue to burn just as brightly and warmly as they did before they were used to light another candle. The Rabbis liken that to a mitzvah. When we give tzedakah, visit the sick, comfort mourners, study Torah or help make a minyan we not only aren’t diminished – we are actually strengthened. We feel stronger as a result of the mitzvah we did. Think about it. You may be exhausted when you need to stop by a house to make a minyan but when you leave you are exhilarated that you made the effort. We give generously to the causes that are close to us and we feel better about who we are and about our community.

There is a great debate in the Talmud about how we should light the Chanukiah. The Academy of Shammai taught that we should start with eight and then diminish the light by one each night. The Academy of Hillel taught that we begin with one candle (plus the Shamash) and we increase each night by one until all eight burn on the final night. Hillel’s argument won out. Why? Because it is difficult to see things as diminishing rather than expanding and growing.

Shammai may have been more ‘scientifically’ correct in that the amount of oil must have diminished with each passing day. However, Hillel was correct in suggesting that a person needs to see his or her world as getting brighter and better with each passing day.

There is a very serious battle going on in the world today between good and evil and we are caught up in it in every way. We are Americans and our country and our way of life is under attack. And we are Jews, which means our concern for Israel has us in a state of great anxiety. We must learn the lessons of the Chanukiah. Whatever we give for Israel and for our country will only serve to strengthen us – not to diminish us. Just the first candle is burning and each successive period of time in this battle against the evils of terrorism will find us lighting additional candles. The Maccabees knew that the day would arrive when they would enter the Temple and liberate it from those who had defiled it. They just weren’t sure what day that would be. We light the Chanukiah - adding a candle each night - to remind ourselves that whatever sacrifices we are called upon to make now will leave us stronger, not weaker, and we pray that the day will arrive when the light of freedom and peace will burn brightly for us in America and our brothers and sisters in Israel.

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Cantor’s

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM YOUR CLERGY

Notes

Cantor Steve

“Don’t place a period where God has only placed a comma”.

This quote is attributed to comedian Gracie Allen. It came to mind, not only because it is on the cork bulletin board which sits directly over my computer monitor, but because we are heading towards the end of another secular year. Is it the end of a year or merely a pit stop before resuming our routine?

Yes, many of us use this annual calendric milestone to utter resolutions for stopping certain habits and beginning renewed (or new) approaches to lifestyle or other manner of behavior. Rare it is that any of these “never again” resolutions hold for very long, or at least not the first time we utter those words. Sometimes we need but a respite from certain habits or practices to garner a fresh perspective and even if we do slip backwards, we can always try again. Placing a period at this venture is no guarantee to acting upon our intentions and we often feel deflated or as if we have failed. If we place a comma though, and realize this is a trial moment for ourselves, then, if we should fail, we may not find ourselves psychologically berating ourselves; rather we would see this as an expected blip in our effort and possibly try again.

It is somewhat akin to the message I share with wedding couples and BM students. If one goes into the event expecting perfection one is likely to be disappointed. Rarely does a wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Cantorial concert, convention etc. go off perfectly. If one has fairytale dreams of perfection it can sap the energies right out of someone and they may never let go of the mishap. But if one expects some manner of mishap and it does occur, then one can chuckle to themselves and think, “well, there it is, we knew something would happen” and chalk it up to reality of ‘stuff happens”.

Franz Rosenzweig, early 20th century Jewish theologian and philosopher used a phrase which I use in multiple arenas. He spoke the two words “not yet” to imply one cannot put a period into their life as it relates to being a practicing Jew. He believed in the gradual approach in which the observances slowly made their impact by “ringing a bell” for him. Typical of this approach is Rosenzweig’s answer to someone who asked him whether he wore tefillin [phylacteries]: “Not yet,” he replied.

Don’t set your definitive periods this coming January 1st.

Think of the turning of the year as a chance to place a comma in your life’s journey, a time to reflect, to pause and review. It is a time to refocus on our priorities and personal aspirations and health. Demonstrative promises, pledges and resolutions are often confronted with failure to meet such strict mandates upon ourselves. Make the comma your ally and turn the dead end into an opportunity for renewal.

December 31st, enjoy your evening, indulge in moderation, lay your head upon your pillow with good intentions of a new year of possibilities ahead and “Say good night Gracie” (no period intended)

Being part of your lives, especially during important life-cycle moments, is very important and means a great deal to us.

With the most genuine of intentions, all of your clergy remain alert to the needs of our members. As we have been blessed to be a growing congregation (now about 1250 households) the incidence of life cycle occasions has grown exponentially. The britot, baby namings, weddings, funerals, and dedications have us in constant communication with numerous families all the time.

Recent months have also seen an increasing incidence of Shiva visits, hospital visits and requests for communication with extended family members who are ill as well as outreach to our elderly members who can no longer physically get to the synagogue.

In this context, we kindly ask for understanding from you, our members.

We, the clergy, each try our best to make personal calls or visits, but these demands coupled with other responsibilities such as teaching and counseling sometimes impede our best intentions.

It is also sometimes impossible for all three of us to call and/or visit each and every member in the hospital, sick at home or sitting Shiva. From time to time, one of us may not learn of the situation.

Please know that whoever calls or visits represents all of us and will do his best to communicate with the other clergy.

Most of all, please know that we are all here for all of you with caring and concern and will do our best to reach out to you in all situations.

You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Rabbi Carl Wolkin | Rabbi Aaron Melman | Cantor Steven Stoehr

SAVE THE DATE Rabbi Wolkin’s Retirement Celebration June 28, 2015 (More information to follow)

Shalom Vol. 49, No. 5/6

Dec. 2014/Jan. 2015

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............................................................................Michael Garlin Executive Director Emeritus ...........................................................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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Congregation President Glen Rotor As the year 2014 comes to a quick close, we have a very busy December planned around CBS. In a couple of weeks, the festival of lights, Chanukah will begin with the lighting of the first candle on Tuesday, December 16th. We are trying something new this year. Come to the shul to light your candles. We will have special events planned that week to celebrate the holiday. It always sounds great when a couple of hundred people sing the blessings together. Let’s make this a very special celebration.

Later this month, our USYers will participate in the USY International Convention being held in Atlanta. What a phenomenal way for our young people to share ideas, make new friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. Anyone who has ever attended any kind of convention knows that the experience lasts much longer than the tzotchkes that you took home. Support our youth and if you know of an appropriate aged young person, encourage them to take part in one of our youth groups. There are plenty of programs coming in 2015.

Speaking of our youth, I’d like to highlight our Youth VicePresident, Howard Sigal.

Meet your Executive Board Howard grew up in Minneapolis belonging to a conservative synagogue, Beth El. His wife Jody is from the other side of the tracks (river) being a native of St Paul and belonging to a different conservative synagogue. They just celebrated their 25th anniversary and have 2 children. Howard attended the University of Minnesota for his undergrad and law degrees. He has worked for the past 28 years for General Growth Properties in their legal department. This is Howard’s second stint on the executive board, serving as house vice-president a few years ago. In his free time, Howard enjoys running, reading and sports. Of course, he has become a sincere advocate of all of our youth programs at CBS and both of their children have participated in youth programs at CBS.

Join Us in Welcoming these new members of Congregation Beth Shalom Dena & Jack Epstein Kelly & Adam Glauberman Rebecca & Max Jacobson Shannon & Justin Jacobson

Jennifer & Jason Schwartz Abby Strauss & Leonard Gilbert Claudy & Geoffrey Thompson Natalya Vernovsky shalom

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Executive Director

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Michael Garlin

JUF Event and Congregation Beth Shalom Distinguished Speaker

What is happening at the CBS Library?

I recently asked our new librarian, Stephanie Gelb to write something for our bulletin this month. I was personally interested to understand and learn more about this tremendous gift we have at CBS. The Irving Rubenstein Memorial Library of the Marian Renee Saltzberg Resource Center includes incredible books, reference section, children’s story area, DVD’s and CD’s at our finger tips.

But what else? Here is what Stephanie sent me.

The mission of our library is to provide appropriate Judaic resources and guidance in the use of these materials to support our clergy, congregants, faculty, and students. The goal is to develop lifelong learners and effective users of technology, information, and ideas to increase awareness of Jewish heritage and traditions.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new online catalog allowing you to access 12,000 of our library titles from any Internet based device. Just go to http://www.cbslibrary.follettdestiny.com/. Click on Congregation Beth Shalom and begin your adventure looking for all the material we have at our library: books, DVD’s, and CD’s. You can search by title, author, or subject, just like at the public library. Once you find the item you want, call (847)498-4100 or email us (library@bethshalomnb.org). We can put the item aside for you to pick up. If you find yourself wandering around our library, feel free to use the website from a mobile device to find the item you are looking for. You will be given the call number allowing you to locate the item.

Check out a book yourself by writing your last name and the book’s title and barcode number (found on the back of the book) on the sign-out sheet at the circulation desk.

The library will have many other exciting additions rolling out over the next few months. You may have already noticed the Need a Book, Take a Book cart available during Shabbos.

This cart allows parents to grab a free Jewish book to read to their child at the synagogue or enjoy at home without having to worry about checking it out. We are also planning on adding four new computers and a printer that will be accessible to students, congregants, and faculty to use. During the spring semester we hope to unveil our coffee lounge open to congregants, allowing you to sit in the library with a book or our free wireless and enjoy a hot beverage. We are hoping that all members of the congregation will take advantage of our wonderful library and resource center. Come check us out.

You’ll be glad you did.

Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 9:30 am *NOTE: This event is being co-sponsored by JUF as part of Congregation Beth Shalom’s JUF event and, therefore, not open to the public.

Rated one of the 10 best books of 2013 by the New York Times and one of the 100 most important books of the year by The Economist, My Promised Land tells the story of Israel through the life stories of various individuals. It opens with Shavit’s greatgrandfather arriving in the Land of Israel in 1897 and ends with the 2013 election and the Iranian crisis.

Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer and is well known for his in-depth interviews and thought provoking articles. Among the leading figures with whom he had unique conversations are Shimon Peres, Ariel Sharon, Benjamin Netanyahu, Ehud Barak, Aharon Barak, Amos Oz, and David Grossman. In recent years, his voice has become one of the most powerful and influential voices in Israel’s public arena. His unique writing, which challenges the dogmas of both right and left, has made him one of the leading political thinkers of the Jewish state.

In the 1980s, he wrote for the progressive weekly Kotert Rashit . In the early 1990s, he was Chairperson of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and in 1995 he joined Haaretz . Shavit is also a leading commentator on Israeli public television.

He is married, has a daughter and two sons, and lives in Kfar Shmariahu.

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

TRACY SAFRON SUGGESTS

Todah Rabah !

Thank you for the continued dedication and support of all our volunteers. It is because of you, we have an outstanding library facility that fosters life-long learning.

Ted Abel Tracy Safron Marlene Silverman Adele Zaveduk David Ziegler

New Arrivals ADULT FICTION  Antopol, Molly. The UnAmericans: Stories. 2014. (F ANT)  Brazer, Ellen. Clouds Across the Sun. 2009. (F BRA)  Eve, Nomi. Henna House: A Novel. 2014. (F EVE)  Galloway, Steven. The Confabulist: A Novel. 2014.

(F GAL)  Jenoff, Pam. The Winter Guest. 2014. (F JEN)  Kellerman, Jonathan. The Golem of Hollywood. 2014.

(F KEL)  Liss, David. The Day of Atonement: A Novel. 2014. (F LIS)  Platzova, Magdalena. Aaron’s Leap. 2014 (F PLA) ADULT NONFICTION  Calderon, Dr. Ruth. A Bride for One Night: Talmud Tales.

2014. (100 CAL)  Ebrahim, Zak. The Terrorist’s Son: A story of choice. 2014.

(B EBR)  Sherman. Charles S. The Broken and the Whole: Discovering Joy after Heartbreak. 2014. (150 SHE)  Tabick, Rabbi Larry. The Aura of Torah: A KabbalisticHasidic Commentary to the Weekly Readings. 2014.

(150 TAB)  Vincent, Leah. Cut Me Loose: Sin and Salvation after My Ultra-Orthodox Girlhood. 2014 .(B VIN)  Zola, Gary Phillip. We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, a Documentary History. 2014.

(771.4 ZOL) DVD Noah. 2014. (DVD NOA) CHILDREN’S MATERIAL  Cline-Ransom, Lesa. Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-and-White Jazz Band in History. 2014 (J 661.7 CLI)  Dauvillier, Loic. Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust.

2014. (J 736.5 DAU)  Kafka, Rebecca. Alef is for Abba, Alef is for Ima. 2014.

(E 403.1 KAF)  Kimmel, Eric A. Hanukkah Bear. 2014. (E 247.5 KIM)  McGinty, Alice B. Rabbi Benjamin’s Buttons. 2014.

(E 236.5 MCG)  Ofanansky, Allison. New Month, New Moon. 2014.

(E 265 OFA)  Pinson, Isabel. Bubbe’s Belated Bat Mitzvah. 2014.

(J 222.3 PIN)  Rouss, Sylvia A. Sammy Spider’s First Mitzvah. 2014.

(E 136.75 ROU)  Simpson, Martha Self. The Dreidel that Wouldn’t Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah. 2014. (E 247.5 SIM)

Would you like to learn how to live a long and happy life in just 38 minutes? Watch the 2014 Oscar winning best documentary The Lady In Number 6 Music Saved My Life. This film is one of many DVDs available to you at our RubensteinBeth Shalom library.

The movie tells the story of 109 year old Alice Herz Sommer.

Alice is the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor and a famed concert pianist. She lives in London where she spends her days visiting with friends and playing the piano. Her health and spirits are remarkable. She was born in Prague in 1903 and her parents were friends with Franz Kafka and other famous artists. Alice achieved celebrity as a concert pianist before the war. In 1943 she was sent to Terezin, where music did save her life; she gave over 100 concerts there. Regardless of the subject, Alice’s happiness lights up the screen. Her joy touched me as if I were sitting in Number 6 beside her. Who doesn’t have time to experience that?

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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

The library is always looking for new volunteers. No experience necessary! Volunteers are needed to help re-shelve books and process new books. Please contact Stephanie Gelb (Librarian) or Shira Cohen (Assistant Librarian at 847-498-4100 x34) or email us at library@bethshalomnb.org.

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School News

MAZEL TOV TO B’NAI MITZVAH

DAVID BARANY Education Director

We kicked off November with our 4th annual Beth Shalom – Beth Judea Congregations retreat. This year’s theme was Israel. When Beth Judea’s Education Director, Anna Besser, and I planned the event, Israel was in the midst of a terrible war in Gaza. It highlighted for us the need to teach about Israel when it is difficult as well as when it is easy. Our students learned about the different symbols in the Hatikvah, discussed the challenges of making difficult choices to preserve life and freedom, and imagined themselves embedded in Israeli society. Kids also had the opportunity to climb up a 25 foot climbing wall, zip along a zip-line and work on group-building skills as they negotiated a low ropes course. The event was an unqualified success.

Our Aleph and Bet Dinner took place mid-November. Rabbi Wolkin welcomed us, and Cantor Stoehr joined us for the event. The students were loud and energetic, leading parents in a brief but meaningful service. Especially nice was the moment when the children showed the parents how to “sing” the Oseh Shalom prayer in sign language. About one hundred students and parents took part.

Four days later, our 5th – 8th graders and their parents joined together for “Everything you wanted to know about Judaism but were afraid to ask AND Everything you were afraid your child would ask you.” Rabbi Melman, Rabbi Wolkin, Cantor Stoehr and Dr. Bob Spector collaborated to address just these kinds of questions. The goal was to increase Jewish discourse at home. After pizza, salad, brownies and pop, we broke into small groups to discuss the over 70 questions that were either collected from the students by teachers or posted on Google docs. From the sharing at the end it was clear that many new topics for conversation at home were in the offing.

This is also the season for beginning Chai Mitzvah, an adult education opportunity with a few twists. One of the underlying goals is for learning to be the engine that drives you into a more proactive and well-grounded Jewish life. Chai Mitzvah is about: studying with about 10 adult peers, and with Rabbi Wolkin and me; stretching by taking on a new Jewish ritual or responsibility; and finally making the world a better place with a Tikkun Olam action project. It all begins with an hour of study monthly on Shabbat mornings. Join in the conversation!

NICKOLAS REMISH

KYLIE WHITEHEAD

Son of Barbara & Dan Remish Brother of Madeline & Emma Remish Grandson of Sue & Marvin Boiko, Anita Remish, Alexander Remish of blessed memory

Daughter of Jordan & Noelle Whitehead Sister of Alexa Whitehead Granddaughter of Richard & Carole Whitehead, Gregory & Kathleen Manczuk, Dennis Ruckert Great Granddaughter of John & Carol Delaney, Emma Ruckert

MICAH WEIS

SHAYNA HOLMAN

Son of Scott & Meryl Weis Brother of Evan Weis Grandson of Barbara & Arthur Bennett, Terry & Jeffrey Weis

Daughter of Myra & Michael Holman Sister of Henry & Daniel Holman Granddaughter of Judy Klopman, Belle & Darrel Holman

ALEC PEKAY

BENJAMIN PEKAY

Son of Danielle & Joel Pekay Brother of Shayna & Benjmain Pekay Grandson of Enid & Julian Hayum, Donna & Michael Pekay, Grand Grandson of Sylvia Pekay

Son of Danielle & Joel Pekay Brother of Shayna & Alec Pekay Grandson of Enid & Julian Hayum, Donna & Michael Pekay, Grand Grandson of Sylvia Pekay

Thank you to our October Shabbat Torah readers: Lew Amsel, Andrew Bentkover, Scott Bentkover, Jennifer Field, Lily Glaubinger, Holly Hamburg, Jake Hamburg, Mark Jesselson, Aitan Licht, Iszy Licht, Yadid Licht, Julie Pearlman, Harold Schwartz, Josh Zaacks

Congregation Beth Shalom is looking for more members who can help with the mitzvah of reading Torah.

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 .

SHAYNA PEKAY Daughter of Danielle & Joel Pekay Sister of Alec & Benjmain Pekay Granddaughter of Enid & Julian Hayum, Donna & Michael Pekay, Grand Granddaughter of Sylvia Pekay

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“Ma Nishma” MATT RISSIEN Youth Director

I can’t believe the year has flown by once again! It seems like every year we start out thinking about the high holidays, and then Sukkot and Simchat Torah follow. Before you know it, it’s time for Winter Break and the second half of the calendaring year to begin.

This past year has been very special for me. At the end of last year, we graduated a great group of seniors from our USY chapter.

On High Holidays it was great seeing everyone come back and tell me about how happy they were to be back in Beth Shalom. Also, in my third year I have started getting to know everyone and see them come up through our youth group.

Our USY chapter has more Beth Shalom members than it has in the past years, and our Kadima programs are growing as well. On January 1st, 8th graders become eligible for USY, and we hope they will join us on Thursday nights for lounge nights in the youth lounge.

We also have two family field trips which were just introduced.

On December 14th, we are taking a trip to the Jewish Heritage night at the Northwestern basketball game. In addition to this, on February 1st we are taking a trip to see Frozen on Ice at the United Center. I would love to get as many participants as possible. Kids can come alone, but family members are encouraged as well.

I want to wish everyone an amazing Winter Break and a Happy New Year. We have lots of great things to come within the youth department, and I look forward to seeing everyone at our programs!

-Matt Rissien

ISRAEL IN DEPTH: What You Need to Know Now The events of Summer 2014 underscore the importance of keeping informed. Even when Hamas rockets are not flying and the IDF is not engaged in active combat, Israel is a central part of our lives, and each of us needs to take ƐƚĞƉƐ ƚŽ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ ďĞLJŽŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂĚůŝŶĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ƐĞƌŝĞƐ ǁŝůů ĨŽĐƵƐ ŽŶ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ ŽŶ /ƐƌĂĞů͛Ɛ ĂŐĞŶĚĂ͕ offering insights and ideas from multiple perspectives in a discussion-based format. Each session will begin wit h a brief current events update. All sessions will be taught by Carl Schrag and will take place at 10am, immediately ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ DĞŶ͛Ɛ ůƵď ƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ͘

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Sunday, February 8, 2015 30 Parties and Nobody to Vote For: Understanding Israeů͛s Electoral System tĞ͛ůů ĞdžƉůŽƌĞ ŚŽǁ /ƐƌĂĞů͛Ɛ ƉĂƌůŝĂŵĞŶƚĂƌLJ ĚĞŵŽĐƌĂĐLJ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŚLJ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƵŶĚĞƌƐ ƐĞƚ ŝƚ ƵƉ ƚŚŝƐ ǁĂLJ͘ tĞ ǁŝůů ĞdžĂŵŝŶĞ the ideology behind the low threshold to membership, efforts to change the system, pluses and minuses to the way the Knesset is run, and the impact of the system on Israeli life.

Sunday, March 15, 2015 Nakba or Independence Day? Exploring Multiple Narratives Millions of people view the establishment of Israel as al-EĂŬďĂ͕ Žƌ ͞ƚŚĞ ĐĂƚĂƐƚƌŽƉŚĞ͘͟ tĞ͛ůů consider different narratives about the events before and after Israel gained independence and use the 1948 War of Independence as a lens to understand different views on current events.

You͛ůů beneeffit most if you attend all 5 sessionss, but drop o -ins are welcome!

This class is co-spponsored by The CBS Univerrsity/Adult Education, DĞŶ͛Ɛ ůƵď͕ /ƐƌĂĞů ŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ ĂŶĚ zŽƵƚŚ CBS High School students wishing to earn scholarship toward an approved trip to Israel by attending these sessions should contact Matt Rissien (MRissien@bethshalomnb.org) or Leann Blue (LBlue@bethshalomnb.org)

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KERUV CORNER KERUV: Welcoming Interfaith Families BOB SPECTOR Shalom Chaverim, After an interfaith couple has decided to make a permanent commitment to each other, decision making often turns to how to raise their children from a religious/spiritual perspective. This discussion can be difficult and as a result often does not occur until after the couple has children as typified by the following question to Dr. Bob.

NEWS FROM THE KETER MINYAN

By Harold Schwartz During the High Holidays, mention was made by the clergy of the issue of a set seat in the synagogue known as the Makom Kavua. As many know, this is an important concept for me personally as growing up in a traditional environment; I quickly learned the application of this custom.

The practice of makom kavua is mentioned in the Talmud in Berachot, as derived from the behavior of Abraham. The shacharit or morning prayers are attributed to Abraham as is written in Genesis 19:27 “And Abraham got up early in the morning…” The end of the verse teaches us about the concept of makom kavua, as it says “to the place where he stood before God”. The Rabbis derive from this last statement that Abraham was careful to stand in the same place every time he prayed.

The Talmud discusses the importance of the set place and says that it is something that the regular attendee should strive to maintain. It also points out that others should be respectful of the individual’s seat and allow that person the opportunity to access it whenever possible. It is the “whenever possible” that has generated much discussion. Rabbis have had extensive discussions on just how far an individual should “protect” their seat. The consensus is that one should remember that Abraham also represents the concept of chesed or kindness and be mindful of that when evaluating the situation. The practice of makom kavua is steeped in thousands of years of Jewish tradition with many stories relating to its implementation and much satire. The following is taken from the Orthodox Union online; “I was once a guest in a particular shul. Shabbos morning, shul was called for 9:00 AM. I showed up 9:00 AM and there was nobody there except for me and the rabbi, so I sat down in what seemed like a good seat. (It was on the aisle.)

Maybe ten minutes later, the next minyan participant arrived. He walked straight to me. Did he say “Welcome” or “Good Shabbos?” No, he said, “You’re in my seat.”I looked around incredulously at the empty room, full of equally functioning chairs. I shrugged and moved to the next row.

Believe it or not, the exact same thing happened with the next person’s arrival.

It took until 10:00 for a minyan to actually form. I was instructed to move five times between the minyan’s scheduled starting time and it finally getting underway.The reason for this music-free game of musical chairs is the concept of “makom kavua,” a person’s designated place in his synagogue.”

In the end, the makom kavua should not be dismissed by anyone who did not experience its meaning while growing up in a traditional synagogue environment, but should be handled with the utmost tact and respect to all involved.

Dear Dr. Bob, Like many couples today Steven and I openly discussed our thoughts about parenting before getting married and having children. We both believe in an egalitarian approach and after five years of parenthood and two children we have done wonderfully together until recently. As an interfaith couple (I am Jewish) neither of us was particularly invested in religious practice and never felt a press to focus on religion as part of our co-parenting discussions until now.

Our daughter just turned five and our parents have asked us if we will be providing a religious education for Mari and Jacob (3). Formal religious affiliation has never been that important to either of us. However, we are both passionate about our children being exposed to our respective religions (Steven was raised in a Baptist home). In keeping with our egalitarian styles we are thinking of incorporating both of our religions into our children’s spiritual and educational learning and eventually allowing our children to decide when they are older. Choosing one religion feels like too much of a loss for us. What do you think we should do?

Dear Conflicted Parent, First, I want to assure you that it is not uncommon for parents to defer the question of religious exposure of their children. These discussions often begin when the oldest child is about age five or six. Providing equal religious exposure to your children can unfortunately lead to identity confusion as they approach adolescence. The ‘who am I’ question (which often includes religion) is difficult enough, but when children have to process two religious approaches the process becomes even more difficult. In addition, your children will feel like they are making a choice between mom and dad which I know is not your intention.

Frequently, the end result is that children choose not to embrace any religious orientation which I do not think is yours or Steven’s intention. My recommendation is that you and Steve seek spiritual guidance from a Rabbi or Minister, or find a therapist who can help you determine what is in your children’s best interests and help you resolve the loss one of you may feel by making a choice.

As always, I welcome your questions, comments, or feedback and can be reached at cbskeruv@gmail.com.

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Get Get YourYour Ticket Today Ticket Today CBS Havdallah, Dinner & a Movie The Flat

January 10, 2015 Director, Arnon Goldfinger, 2011

Location: Congregation Beth Shalom

In the gripping autobiographical documentary The Flat, filmmaker Aron Goldfinger travels to Tel Aviv to clean out the apartment of his recently deceased German- born Jewish grandmother. While going through her belongings, Goldfinger finds evidence suggesting that she and her husband were good friends with Leopold von Mildenstein, a leading official in the Nazi propaganda ministry and remained friends with him following World War II. Disturbed that his grandparents could have continued a close relationship with an influential Nazi after the Holocaust, Goldfinger begins an unsettling journey into his family’s history, visiting a peaceful town in Germany to interview von Mildenstein’s elderly daughter about what really went on with their ancestors 75 years earlier and discovers that knowing the truth can be a terrible burden. Both arresting and heartbreaking, The Flat is a real- life suspense story about how the past can return to haunt the present.

In English, German and Hebrew with English subtitles.

Discussion Leader: Reid Schultz

TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

FEE: $15 for CBS members $20 for non-members (includes dinner, movie & discussion)

Reid is a writer, filmmaker and film scholar. For over 10 years he has been a faculty member at Columbia College Chicago, and for the past 15 years he has lectured on film-related topics at libraries, synagogues, churches, private homes, and arts organizations. Reid has been leading our film series at Congregation Beth Shalom for the past several years and is extremely popular due not only to his effervescent personality, but also because of his knowledge of all aspects of the film industry. He continues to impress us with his amazing insights into the Jewish content of each film or director he reviews.

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The Louis Gurvitz Memorial

Be A PADS Volunteer!

Sisterhood Judaica Shop A unique shopping experience awaits you at our ~Shop Around the Corner~ Please allow us to be your personal shoppers! We’re sure you’ll find something to buy for yourselves, or to proudly give 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, dreidels, Ahava and so much more that are made in Israel.

Z All Judaica Shop profits assist Sisterhood in fulfilling its financial commitment to our Synagogue. Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card are gladly accepted and our prices are at least 10% less than retail.

Once a month, members of CBS donate food for the dinner meal at the PADS Northwest shelter located in Wheeling. Volunteers can either cook or purchase food to donate. We typically provide 2 main dishes, 2 vegetables, 2 salads, 2 fresh fruits, 4 desserts and 2 milk or juices. We prepare enough to feed 12 hungry men.

CBS has been assigned the following dates, and if you are interested in participating, please contact Sara Weinstein at 847-480-0817 for further information.

CBS PADS Dates 12/16/14, 01/13/15, 02/10/15, 03/10/15, 04/21/15

Save with our COUPON and Earn a RAFFLE TICKET for a SERVING BOWL with each visit to the Judaica Shop plus minimum $10 purchase

REGULAR SHOP HOURS Monday through Thursday mornings…10:00 AM - NOON Tuesday and Thursday afternoons…4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Sunday mornings…9:00 AM - NOON

NORTHFIEL

ELP NOW!!!

THE MISSION OF THE NORTHFIELD FOOD PANTRY IS HUNGER IS UNACCEPTABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY

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

The pantry is very, very low on food.

All of your non-perishable food donations are welcome.

Please drop-off ff yourr donations to th the CBS lobby.

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

Keep browsing, keep shopping, and keep in touch!

LUGGAGE FOR FREEDOM

The Louis Gurvitz Memorial

Sisterhood 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 01/31/15 Additional discount cannot apply to books and mezuzzah

The North Shore division of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 100-year-old volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for women, children and families.

Luggage For Freedom started ten years ago this past October, in support of Domestic Violence Month. The goal of the program is to provide a sense of dignity to women who are staying at and transitioning out of domestic violence shelters, by giving them a suitcase packed with personal and household items.

The CBS Social Action Committee is asking our members to donate the following during the month of January in support of this worthy program: Brand New Bed Linens – full or queen- size Brand New Towels – bath or hand-size Please place donations in the cabinets located in main foyer.

Contact Debbie Bell at dmb1642@gmail.com with any questions.

Ark Families Require Your Help - Shoppers Needed SHARE YOUR SOLES! Do you have a closet full of running or walking shoes that are worn out for exercise but still good to wear?

During the month of J a n u a r y , We need gently worn or new running or walking shoes.

Bring them to CBS and they will be brought to Share Your Soles.

They will be donated to people in need throughout the world; some have never owned a pair of shoes. Please help us maintain the dignity of those in need and be sure the shoes are gently worn, have their laces, and do not have holes.

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

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

For more information or questions, contact Marilyn Fish 847 480 1059.

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Dancing with the ***CBS*** Stars 2015 Congregation Beth Shalom Fundraising Event February 21, 2015 On Saturday, February 21, 2015, eight CBS members will lace up their dancing shoes, and paired with their professional dance partner will compete for the CBS Mirror Ball Trophy.

After the performances, the fun will continue as the dance floor is open to all attendees to dance (or just listen) to a variety of music and share in the fun (no dance skills required). This special event also features a Coffee and Tea Bar along with a Dairy Dessert Table.

Congregation Beth Shalom is asking for your support to make this fundraising event a success.

All sponsors will be acknowledged in the Program for the event, and will be listed on the official Dancing with the CBS ***Stars*** Facebook page. Based on the sponsorship level, you will receive two or more complimentary admission tickets, beginning at the $72 level. You may use the tickets yourself or give to others. In addition, based on your generous sponsorship levels, you will also receive voting tickets which you can use the night of the event to vote for the contestant of your choice after evaluating their performances to help determine who is awarded the CBS Mirror Ball Trophy.

SPONSOR LEVEL

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Tango Angel

$720

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Mambo Mitzvot

$613

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Rumba Ruach

$360

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Swing and Strive

$180

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Cha Cha $118 Champions

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Quickstep Pacer

$72

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YES, I’d love to be a sponsor. Enclosed is my donation:

AMOUNT $ __________

SPONSOR NAME _________________________ (As you would like it to appear in the Program)

Please make checks payable to Congregation Beth Shalom. Or, you may charge it to your credit card: Credit Card Number _____________________________ Exp Date __________ All contestants are being asked to raise a minimum of $720. To meet their goal, please direct my sponsorship to: ___ Tanya Solomon ___ Sheri Smason ___ Arnie Hoffman ___Mitch Portugal ___ Ami Speigel

___ Carol Blustein ___ Marilyn Fish

___ Joanne Licht

OR ___ Please credit each of the contestants equally

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Bring Nothing ÂľBundt Bundt And Raise Money for Beeth Shalom!

Sisterhood Presidents Leatte Gelfeld & Beth Sher It’s hard to believe that 2014 has come to a close and the New Year is upon us. What a great year we’ve had in Sisterhood.

Our membership numbers are higher than they’ve ever been, we keep working on new and innovative programming that will interest our members, and 2015 has some great things in store for you!

We are so thrilled about the success of this year’s Holiday Faire. Suzanne Minkus and Sheri Smason worked so hard to get new vendors that we haven’t had before, and the people who came to shop showed their enthusiasm by spending lots of money! Thanks to Suzanne, Sheri and Robyn Rosengard, Vice President Ways & Means, for your dedication and hard work.

Our first ever (well maybe not ever but it’s been a long time) Men’s Club/Sisterhood Social event was a blast. Casino Night at CBS – we shared laughs, drinks and raised money for CBS – what could be better! Our thanks to Dan Sher and Robyn Rosengard for a successful and fun event.

We had a wonderful evening with author Alyson Richman, who discussed her latest book The Garden of Letters. Many of our members are fans of Alyson’s from her book The Lost Wife, so it was wonderful to meet her in person and hear about where her story inspirations came from. Yasher Koach to Debbie Bell for coordinating a great evening.

In Kiddushim news, we have started offering a separate gluten-free table on Saturday mornings for our members and guests who have these food sensitivities. If you are someone who is gluten-free, please stop by and check it out and tell your friends! This is a work in progress, and we welcome any comments and suggestions that you may have.

We’ve changed the format of our monthly meetings – they are open to all Sisterhood members and they start out with a short speaker. In November, we were able to hear from Past President Ellen Grossman about her experiences on an IDF base in Israel this summer. We’re getting great feedback from these speakers and we hope you’ll join us at one of our meetings – the next two dates are December 2 and January 6.

December brings the bright lights of Chanukah, winter vacation for the kids and hopefully some warmer climates for those of you traveling and getting a break from the Chicago weather. Hopefully the warmth of your loved ones keep you warm despite the frigid temps! Speaking of warmth – join the Sisterhood ladies at CBS Knits on December 7 & 14 and January 11 & 13 to make blankets, hats and scarves for those who need them.

We’ve got some exciting events for January – including a book review on January 13, Family Bingo Night on January 18, and former host of “Check Please� Alpana Singh as our speaker for Sisterhood Shabbat on January 31 – save the date!

Happy Chanukah and Happy New Year!

´ Hanukkah ah Cake (serves 8 to 10) = $30 ´ +DQXNkah Cake (serves 18 to 20) = $40 ** A percentage of sales will be donated to Beth Shalom ** Deadline to order is 12/15 Pickup date is 12/19 @ Beth Shalom From 11:00AM to 1:00PM

´ &DNH ´ &DNH Total ($30) ($40) Chocolate Chocolate Chip Red Velvet White Chocolate Raspberry Gingerbread Marble Carrot White White Chocolate Cinnamon Swirl Pecan Praline Lemon

Total Amount Due Make checks payable to: CBS Sisterhood Mail/drop off order with check to:

Questions?

CBS Sisterhood Attn: Bundtt Cake 3433 Walters Avve Northbrook, IL 60062

9719 Skokie Blvd v Skokie, IL 60077 847-763-5000 5000 ww w ww w w.nothingbundtcakes.com

WHEN: Sunday, February 22th, 2015 WHERE: Ravinia

Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders, Riverwoods

Registration 10:00 Brunch: 10:15 Games: 11:30-2:30 COST: $50 per person REGISTER: By February 10th to guarantee your seat ***Each Table needs a set and a 2014 card to play*** Raffle ticket proceeds will be split between Ovarian Cancer Research and Sisterhood

Name: ____________________________________________ E-mail:_____________________________________________ I already have a table: (1)_________________________________________________ (2)_________________________________________________ (3)_________________________________________________ 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? Andy Widen: andye.widen@gmail.com 847.564.3655 or Sara Weinstein: slo155@aol.com 847-480-0817 or Ellen Grossman: elkie17@gmail.com 847-272-8455

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Kislev/Tevet 5775

DECEMBER 2014

3433 Walters Avenue | Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847.498.4100 | www.BethShalomNB.org

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Hebrew School

Nosh 'n Drash

Ideas Cafe

YFO Shabbat Dinner

SH Exec/Board

Melton Year 1 @ CBS

USY Lounge Night

Storybook Shabbat

House Committee

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Youth Commission

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USY Basketball Board of Trustees

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School Board

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Executive Board

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Melton Year 1 @ CBS

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4:28pm - Candlelighting Shayna Holman

SH Book Review

Youth Commission

Fundraising Committee

Trope/BM Parents

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ROSH CHODESH

USY Lounge Night

Gimel-Hay Shabbat Dinner

Nosh 'n Drash

Board of Trustees (Nominating)

MC Breakfast

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4:36pm - Candlelighting Alec Pekay

Melton Year 1 @ CBS

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MC/Youth Basketball

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Sunday School

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MC/SH/YFO Bingo

JUF Brunch

USY International Conv.

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Hebrew School

Sunday School for Adults

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NEW YEAR'S DAY

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Daddies 'n Darlings

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JANUARY 2015

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Anniversaries JANUARY Jeffrey and Jane Kuznitsky .........25 yrs. 1 Steven and Beryl Feinberg .................... 2 Howard and Sandra Leon ...................... 2 Lawrence and Ellen Grossman .............. 8 Michael and Edna Schrank .................... 8 Jeffrey and Karen Stepen ............10 yrs. 8 Sara and Daniel Bartos ...............10 yrs. 9 Scott and Leslie Rogoff ......................... 9 Noah and Rebecca Becker .................... 11 Beverly and Louis Elovitz .................... 11 Boris and Aline Nulman ....................... 11 Alex and Susan Freund ......................... 13 Fred and Fran Hakimian ....................... 15 Neil and Susan Fialkow ........................ 16 Daniel and Karen Bellows .................... 17 Scott and Marcia Cotler ........................ 18 Stephen and Lauren Samlan ................. 18 Larry and Stefanie Zelen ...................... 19 Robert and Beryl Block ........................ 20 James and Judy Hoke ........................... 21 Allen and Sandra Weiner ...................... 21 Norman and Eleanor Greenberg 65 yrs. 22 Edward and Carol Kaplan ..........50 yrs. 24 Ronald and Sheila Nathan .........55 yrs. 24 Ian and Lauren Rothenberg .................. 24 Ted and Sandra Abel ............................ 25 Mark and Barbara Gelfeld .........45 yrs. 25 Howard and Randee Blair ..........40 yrs. 26 Howard and Andrea Block ................... 26 Perry and Kim Shwachman .................. 26 Daniel and Mindy Jordan ..................... 27 Kevin and Cheryl Braude ..................... 28 Carl and Lorraine Fischman ......65 yrs. 29 Herbert and Joyce Root ........................ 29 Eugene and Anne Solar ........................ 29

FEBRUARY Harvey and Ellyn Nudelman ......40 yrs. 1 Joseph and Ellen Mittelman .................. 8 David and Andrea Reich ....................... 8 David and Beverly Sugar ...................... 10 Alan and Eileen Samlan ............45 yrs. 11 Jack and Goldie Miller ..............15 yrs. 12 William and Rosalyn Harris ......55 yrs. 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 ........65 yrs. 19 Michael and Linda Foster ..................... 20 Pavel and Sheri Latash ..............30 yrs. 21 Murray and Stephanie Keene ............... 22 Jeffrey and Lara Katz ........................... 23 Stephen and Sheryl Rose ...................... 23 Peter and Ellen Segal ............................ 23 Ronald and Roni Pressler ..................... 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 and leagram greeting to a CBS member? We can establish an account for you just by sending in a check for any dollar amount. We will deduct the amount you spend each month on Leagram/Anniversary and let you know when your account is low. No more 75¢ checks. Send your donations prior to the 20th of the month to: Karen Rosenthal, 317 South Can Dota Avenue, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.

Email: Krosenthal5513@gmail.com Name___________________________________ # of Greetings ____________________________ Amount _________________________________ _____ On Account ____ Money Enclosed

Sisterhood Book Review On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Maureen Gold will lead the discussion on Daniel Silva's most current novel THE HEIST. Gabriel Allon, art restorer and spy, searches for a stolen masterpiece by Cararaggio. After countless investigations and many twists and turns, he discovers stolen art is being used to hide money for Bashar al-Assad , the Syrian dictator. Allon steals Van Gogh's "The Sunflowers" in order to find the real thief and solve a murder.

Please join us for this exciting discussion!

For additional information please contact Marsha Hochman at marsha.hochman50@gmail.com or at 847-607-8448.

December Bima Flower Fund Donations In memory of my mother, Rose Greenfield - Cherie Goldman

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 or call Estelle Miller at CBS, 847-498-4100.

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

Message: ______________________________ ______________________________________ Name: _________________________________ Address: _______________________________ Mail by the 15th of the month to Estelle Miller, CBS, 3433 Walters, Northbrook, IL 60062

MAH JONGG APPLICATION It is once again time to order new Mah Jongg cards for 2015-2015. 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 15, 2015. 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

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LEAGRAMS JANUARY Osnat Lichtenfeld ....................................... 1 Margret Oppenheimer ................................ 1 Gloria Rosenbaum...................................... 1 Andrea Shainberg....................................... 1 Christine Stolberg....................................... 1 Kerry 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 Abby Strauss .............................................. 8 Abby Weinstein.......................................... 8 Naomi Weiss .............................................. 8 Roberta Friedman....................................... 9 Dafna Gordon............................................ 10 Blair Klein................................................. 10 Ethel Lofquist............................................ 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 Sarah Marks .............................................. 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 Julie Hafner ............................................... 23 Betty Primer .............................................. 23 Donna Sabin .............................................. 24 Leesa Friedlander ...................................... 25 Lisa Adler.................................................. 26 Jodi Dubofsky ........................................... 26 Lisa Oblonsky ........................................... 26 Lynn Charous ............................................ 27 Marcy Zirlin .............................................. 27 Silvia Adams ............................................. 28 Linda Wachtel ........................................... 28 Lila Elman................................................. 29 Susan Levine ............................................. 29 Stefanie Stein ............................................ 29 Paula Blue ................................................. 30 Joanna Kaplan ........................................... 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 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 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 Stefanie Ricciardi ...................................... 10 Hope Schwartz .......................................... 10 Alyce Stanton ............................................ 10 Charlotte Mann.......................................... 11 Betty Sobelman ......................................... 11 Leslie Babetch........................................... 12 Karen Hoffman.......................................... 12

Judy Hoke.................................................. 12 Ginger Malin ............................................. 12 Penny Weinstein........................................ 12 Lauren Bauer............................................. 13 Gladys Greenberg...................................... 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 Allison Magid............................................ 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 Sonya Sawyer............................................ 23 Arlene Harris............................................. 24 Eileen Baime ............................................. 25 Eleanor Greenberg .................................... 25 Sharon Kohn.............................................. 25 Michelle Shuman ...................................... 25 Debbie Friend............................................ 26 Renee Roth ................................................ 26 Irene Blitt .................................................. 27 Ashley Braun............................................. 28 Beth Footlik............................................... 28 Helene Wagner.......................................... 28

Would you like to send a birthday or anniversary greeting to a CBS member? It is SO simple! We can establish an account for you by just sending in a check for any dollar amount. We will deduct the amount you spend each month on each Leagram/Anniversary and let you know when your account is low. What could be easier? No more 75¢ checks!

Send your donations prior to the 20th of the month to: Teri Robins, 4016 Sunset Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062. robinsesq@hotmail.com Name ______________ # of Greetings _______ Amount ____________ c On account c Money enclosed

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Men's Club President Larry Grossman & Ray Rokni

Larry Grossman

Ray Rokni

2015 FJMC World Wide Wrap

Wintertime is Primetime for Men’s Club!

Join Hundreds of Congregations Globally In the Uniquely Jewish Spiritual Experience and Tradition of Tefillin

Come out of the cold and bask in the warmth of a full schedule of Men’s Club Events:

Sunday, February 1, 2015 8:30 10:00 am 8:30-

• January 18: 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 21: 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 “ringersâ€? who want to play! • February 1: 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 8: 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! • February 15: Beth Shalom Day at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Join us for breakfast at Beth Shalom and a tour of this renowned facility as Men’s Club continues 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 • February 22: The Man of the Year/Youth of the Year Dinner. Please join us at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah to honor these extraordinary people who have made valuable contributions of time and commitment to our community. • Sundays: The best $7 breakfast you can find! Note our special events such as JUF Brunch on January 25, Israel In Depth on January 11, February 8 and March 15 with more to come.

LOX BOX is coming soon: March 8 is the date. Orders due by February 20!

Use our website to find details, times, reservation and order forms and the most current information: http://bethshalomnb.org/mensclub-overview.

Stay warm and well!

B’shalomLarry and Ray

Tefillin instruction willl be available!

Whether you regularly wear Tefillin, or it has been a while since you have, please join us for this educational and spiritual experience. We will assist those wishing to learn or relearn how to put on Tefillin. Breakfast will be served immediately after the service In the event that you do not have a set of Tefillin, we will have extra sets available for you to use. If you would like to acquire a new set of your own, the Sisterhood Gift Shop can accommodate you. Please visit the Gift Shop for details.

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CONTRIBUTIONS, REMEMBRANCES, CONGRATULATIONS

The Congregation Gratefully Acknowledges The Following Contributions: RABBI WOLKIN’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of:

BURT PATZIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Mr. & Mrs. David Mason for including her in their “Break the Fast” – Shirley Samuels Patzik

Speedy recovery: Larry Roseman – Shirley Samuels Jerry Stanton – Phyllis & Leonard Mason; Shirley Samuels

In memory of: Judy Grossbard – Renee, Barton & Michael Osher Gerald Kandel – Marla, Alan, Benji & Zach Patzik

Helene and Tom Coorsh on the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison – Susan & Alan Shapiro

In memory of: Neal Frankel – Amy, Lawrence & Meital LeVine Geri Hoffman – Susan & Robet Katz Phillip Coleman – Bev & David Sugar

JEROME J. KAPLAN MEMORIAL ADULT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Speedy recovery: Adrianne Varhula – Sue Gilford

Rabbi Wolkin for helping to make Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah so special – Dr. Glenn & Cindy Schwartz Rabbi Wolkin for the mishebeirach said for my son Michael – Lillian Wrobel Rabbi Wolkin just because – Corrine Rivkin Rabbi Wolkin in appreciation for the comfort you gave to our family during this very difficult time in our lives – Fern Slotky & Family Judy & Jerry Shapiro on the birth of your grandson Carter Shane Gray – Scott & Debbie Tucker, David & Barbara Menn, Barb & Burt Chotiner For the Aliyah received at Ethan Schwartz’s Bar Mitzvah – Sheila & Morton Stillman Eva & Daniel Sideman for your 40th Anniversary – Jerry Sideman Judy & Jerry Shapiro for your beautiful grandson – The Liss Family Cici & Marvin Shapiro for your wonderful great grandson – The Liss Family Becky & Ellis Sostrin for the birth of your grandson Jack Nathan Seymour – Sharon & Mark Telpner Carol & David Adams for the birth of your grandson Ari David Adams – Sharon & Mark Telpner Dr. Norman & Arlene Segal for Jenna’s wedding – Dr. Jeff & Bonnie Kramer Betty Ashman’s (Nana’s) birthday with love – Scott, Debbie, Justin, Brandon & Melissa Tucker Helene & Tom Coorsh for the birth of your grandson Jack Harrison Dolin – Hirschtritt Licht Family, Dr. Jeffrey & Bonnie Kramer Jeanette Schusteff for the birth of your great grandson Jack Harrison Dolin – Hirschtritt Licht Family Anne & Bob Soll for your granddaughter Sophie’s Bat Mitzvah – Mellie & Larry Wolfson

In memory of: Ralph Menn – Richard & Linda Dick, Renee, Barton & Michael Osher Lillian Desnet – Richard & Linda Dick, Scott & Debbie Tucker & Family Marion & Sol Dolin – Beverly & Mel Dolin Selma & Philip Stern – Beverly & Mel Dolin Judy Grossbard – Sherri & Coleman Spector, Davida Horwitz Stuart Horwitz – Debbie, Steven & Grace Elisco, Karyn & Mitchell Liss Fred Byk – Amy & Robert Folberg Guinter Kahn – Rosalie & George Goldberg Harold Geiser – Sue & Joel Weinstein Dr. Gerald Kandel – Dr. Perry Rudich Lynne Betty Ash – Dr. Myron & Marsha Glassenberg Renee Orlove & Family for your beloved Fred – Sally & Burt Evans Geri Hoffman – Barb & Burt Chotiner Julia Morris & Selwyn Schanfald on the occasion of their Yahrzeits – Shirley Fredson Phillip Coleman – Karyn & Mitchell Liss & Family, Scott, Debbie, Justin, Brandon & Melissa Tucker

Speedy recovery: Dr. Henry Rabinowitz – Carol & Ed Kaplan, Sharon & Mark Telpner Jerry Stanton – Roz Kahn, Cheri & Hy Weiss Adrianne Varhula – Sharon & Mark Telpner

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

Checks may be made payable to: Rabbi Wolkin’s Good & Welfare Fund All donations are strictly confidential.

BERNARD GRAD MEMORIAL CHESED FUND: In honor of: Fern and Larry Roseman – Gail & Michael Rabin

Speedy recovery: Larry Roseman – Ethel & Art Obrand

CANTOR’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Cantor Steven Stoehr for his helping to make Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah so special – Cindy & Glenn Schwartz Judy and Jerry Shapiro on the birth of their grandson Carter – Alene & Cary Wintroub On the birth of their grandson Jack Nathan Seymour – Becky & Ellis Sostrin Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation of the funeral service for Riva Meczyk – Lisa & Ralph Meczyk

In memory of: Fred Byk – Anita & Harold Gordon & family Lillian Desnet – Helene & Tom Coorsh Mariana Lippa - Charlene & David Sales Stuart Horwitz – Anita & Harold Gordon & family Marc Romanz – Alene & Cary Wintroub; Wendy & Sheldon Copeland William Gold on his yahrzeit – Linda Gold

GOLD FAMILY SABBATH FUND: In honor of: In appreciation of an Aliyah during Torah reading Shemini Atzeret – Faye & Steve Krasner

Speedy recovery to: Adrianne Varhula – Linda & Bernie Petchenik Jerry Stanton – Linda & Bernie Petchenik

In memory of: Ralph Menn – Laura & Ron Schoeneman & family; Cece & Arlen Lasinsky; Marcia Lawrence William Gold on his yahrzeit – Maureen Gold Helen Bronson – Gayle & Burt Zis Stuart Horwitz – Linda & Bob Lipschultz; Tamara Marks Judy Grossbard – Carol & Michael Schnitzler & family June Roth – Carol & Michael Schnitzler

HELENE HOFFMAN MEMORIAL CONCERT FUND:

Speedy recovery to: Adrianne Varhula – Janet & Arnie Hoffman Henry Rabinowitz – Janet & Arnie Hoffman In memory of: Judy Grossbard – Cece & Arlen Lasinsky

HIGH HOLIDAY PRAYER BOOK FUND:

In memory of: Lillian Desnet – Debra & Bruce Bell Ralph Menn – Sharyl & Mitch Portugal Robert Pattis – Ellen Kaplan

LAWRENCE B. ROSNER BUILDING FUND: In honor of: Carol and David Adams on the birth of their grandson Ari Daniel – Sherry & Bill Weinstein

In memory of: Hendy Palmer – Fern Slotky Burt Slotky – Lisa & Evan Oblonsky and family; Diane & Gene Chodash; Barbara & Jerry Petasnick; Judy & Marvin Kamensky; Susan & Donald Levine; Jackie & Eric Gichner

LESTER KURNICK YOUTH FUND: In honor of: Judy and Jerry Shapiro on the birth of their grandson Carter Shane – Ellen & Andy Roth Carol Abrahams on her granddaughter Lily becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Janice Goldsmith & family Helene and Tom Coorsh on the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison – Carol & Jeff Apfelbaum

Speedy recovery: Lee Malmed – Carrie & Herb Rosenstein; Judy & Joel Greenman Adrianne Varhula – Carrie & Herb Rosenstein; Judy & Joel Greenman Sue & Stan Burstein – Judy & Joel Greenman

In memory of: Judy Grossbard – Kathy Krohn & Rich & Jeff Kurnick Yehuda Schneider – Judy & Joel Greenman & family Mariana Lippa – Judy & Joel Greenman Stuart Horwitz – Sari & Neil Schneider

LEWIS D. GREENBERG MEMORIAL SHABBATONE FUND: In memory of: Eileen Lakin – Rita & Sanford Silcroft Selma Koehler – Vivian Koehler Joseph Snitovsky, Morris Snitovsky and Lillian Berman – Lorraine Horwitz

In memory of: Stuart Horwitz – Debbie, Steven & Grace Elisco Phillip Coleman – Sheila Derman; Marty Weiss

MEN’S CLUB YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

HOWARD SINTON MEMORIAL HIGH HOLIDAY FUND:

Becky & Ellis Sostrin on the birth of their grandson Jack Nathan – Cece & Arlen Lasinsky Arlen Lasinsky on his special birthday – Nina, Mark, Matt, Sarah, Bayla & Jill Gaines Larry Grossman on his special birthday – Abby & Jim Susman

In honor of: High Holiday Committee in appreciation of reading Torah on the second day of Rosh Hashana – Judi Greenberg Congregation Beth Shalom – Linda & Paul Lopata

In honor of:

PAUL WALD YAHRZEIT FUND:

In memory of:

In memory of:

Ralph Menn – Paula & Michael Fohrman

Gertrude Barr and Howard Freeman – Diana & David Freeman Norman Wax – Cindy & Morry Glicksman Sophie Roitman – Cecelia & Edward Goldstein Reuben Ofsaiof – Burt Ofsaiof Steve Ladcon – Terri & Lee Chalmers Mandel Besser – Sid Aronoff Diane Shapiro – Cheryl & Bruce Shapiro Ernest Kempler – Sharon Kempler-Fretzin Manny Besser – Rachel & David Besser Shirley Gold – Gloria Schultz Habib S. Younes – Joyce Younes Alexander Lebovitz – Diane Lebovitz Jules Schaffer and Sophie Begoon – Norma Schaffer Lee Libauer – Larry Libauer Joel Arnold – Jeffrey Arnold Nathan Glutzer – Celia Zook

JANNA SUGAR MEMORIAL ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Glenna and Darryl Rosenberg on the birth of their granddaughter Janna Faye – Bev, David, Benjamin & Jordan Sugar Helene and Martin Hutensky on the birth of their granddaughter Janna Faye – Bev, David, Ben & Jordan Sugar Judy and Jerry Shapiro on the birth of their grandson Carter Shane – Mona & Andy Berman Becky and Ellis Sostrin on the birth of their grandson Jack Nathan – Bev & David Sugar Mr. & Mrs. Martin Hutensky on the birth of their granddaughter Janna Faye – Eva & Ari Footlik and family

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CONTRIBUTIONS, REMEMBRANCES, CONGRATULATIONS Libby Klein – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman Samuel Marshall Cutler – Barbara Levin Felecia Kotowsky – Irving Kotowsky All her loved ones – Eileen Rosengard Helen Petacque – Charlotte Mann Barbara Rothstein – Stuart Rothstein Bernice Goldberg and Anna Goldberg – Rose & Art Goldberg Florence Hendzel – Judi Greenberg Louis Gold – Etta & Irving Kotowsky All their loved ones – Marilyn & Marvin Sommerfeld Howard Samotny – Marc Samotny Ann & Arthur Lindenberg – Karen Weiner Leo Krasner – Faye & Steven Krasner Ely Klarfeld and Frania Klarfeld – Judith Klarfeld All their loved ones – Charlotte & Lawrence Grimson Steve Cole – Marlene Gurtz All their loved ones – Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Cohen Howard Hoffman – Sharon Hoffman Frank Sam Petacque – Charlotte Mann Anne J. Sideman – Jerry Sideman Leo Krasner – Faye & Steven Krasner Edith Birnbach and Simon Cranow – Zelda Korol Hannah Kessler – Betty Ashman Harry Rosenbaum – Eileen & Ira Rosenbaum David Schaeffer – Jennifer Dolin Harry Zis – Gayle & Burton Zis Sidney Krieger and all other loved ones – Gillian Krieger Molly & Herman Salky – Evelyn Meltzer Maurice Forkash and Bruce Schoeneman – Joan & Allen Schoeneman Nathan Lambert – Ellen Lipschutz

PRAYER BOOK FUND (CHUMASH): In memory of: Hazzan Alan Smolen – Renee, Elliot, Howard & Jessica Roth

RABBI MELMAN’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Rabbi Melman in appreciation of helping to make Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah so special – Cindy & Glenn Schwartz Marsha and David Hochman on the marriage of their son Andy and Susan – Judy & Ed Rowe Helene and Tom Coorsh on the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison – Sheila & Maury Netter Rabbi Melman in appreciation of his Aliyah – Ed Hammerman

Speedy recovery: Lee Malmed – Deborah & Jonathan Barker

In memory of: June Roth – Helene & Tom Coorsh

ROSENGARD MUSEUM FUND: Speedy recovery: Adrianne Varhula – Pam & Mike Issen Barry Andrews – Sandy & Irwin Frishman

In memory of: Fred Byk – Pam & Mike Issen Steve Mareta – Christine & Billy Stolberg, Bradley, Rebecca & Jesse

RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND: In honor of: Fern Netzky on her grandson’s Bar Mitzvah – Barb & Burt Chotiner Becky and Ellis Sostrin on the birth of their grandson Jack Nathan – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman Mr. & Mrs. Hy Riebman on their son’s marriage – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman Amy and Larry Schectman on the birth of their grandson Kody Mason – Marsha & Irwin Pearlman Selena and Bud Pestine on their 65th wedding anniversary – Gail Pestine & family

In memory of: Judy Grossbard – Karen & Jeff Wadler Yehuda Schneider – Leslie, Scott, Marissa & Sofia Rogoff Stuart Horwitz – Carol & David Adams Morris Schaffner – Judy Steinberg

RUTH & ROBERT WERSHKOFF MINYAN BREAKFAST FUND: In memory of: Fred Byk – Sheryl & Jeff Blackman; Ethel & Art Obrand

Norman Glazier – Davida Arnold Aaron Israel – Sheryl & Jeff Blackman and Charlene & Bob Schuman Geri Hoffman – Marilyn Samuels & Harriet Samuels

SIM SHALOM PRAYER BOOK FUND: In honor of Adrianne Varhula in appreciation of her tireless work on behalf of Sisterhood – Carol Abrahams Lorraine and Frank Horwitz on their 50th wedding anniversary – Joy Berks & Arvin Futterman

In memory of: Lynne Betty Ash – Karen & Arnie Herbstman Julius L. Schusteff – The Coorsh Family Geri Hoffman – Cindy & Bob Marder; Holly, Matt, Mason & Jadyn Marder; Julie, Eric & Dylan Marder

SISTERHOOD EYSHET CHAYIL FUND: In memory of: Carmela Arbel – Ethel Arbel Mariana Lippa – Ellen & Andy Roth Judy Seif – Davida Arnold Lillian Desnet – Paula & Michael Fohrman

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT KIDDUSH FUND:

Susan & David Diamond; Toby Elrod; Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cole; Wendy Shaw & Richard Spivak; The Levy Company; Marla & Ron Zelikow; Brent Emery Lillian Desnet – Donna & Craig Yale; Phillip & Holly Hamburg; Kim & Perry Shwachman Mariana Lippa – Marla Peckler Phyllis Simon – Ilene & Norm Iglarsh Gerald Kandel – Julie & David Goldstein Rose Edelstein – Sue & Shelly Karlinsky Lenore Shapiro – Sue & Shelly Karlinsky Stuart Horwitz – Jeanette & Alan Zemsky Fred Byk – Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leon; Gail & Brad Shaps; Kim & Perry Shwachman Yehuda Schneider – The Shwachman Family; Linda & Harvey Lezak; Adriene & Mark Helfand; Sharon & Jay Pinsky Ida and Kenneth H. Weiner – Sandra & Allen Weiner Sarah & Sam Ullman – Sally & Mel Zuckerman Inge Lowenstein – Dayle & Dennis Teven Aaron Israel – Sheryl (Kantor) & Jeff Blackman and Charlene (Kantor) & Bob Schuman Herbert Yanover – David & Stephen Yanover June Roth – Cindy & Bob Marder

STEVEN TEITELBAUM RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of:

In honor of: Chester Gaynes on his 94th birthday – Arlene Saretsky Cece and Arlen Lasinsky on the birth of their granddaughter Roxanne Delilah – Anita & Harold Gordon Barbara and Rich Felt on their daughter’s marriage – Edna & Mike Schrank Congregation and Sisterhood of Beth Shalom in appreciation of all their good wishes on her birthday – Ann Lampert The Schrank Family – Robin & Peter Karney Edna and Mike Schrank on the engagement of their daughter Francie to David Dundore – Cindy & Bob Marder Samantha and Michael Weinstein on their marriage – Jill, Glen, Blake & Melissa Roter

Speedy recovery: Jerry Stanton – Iris & Ira Lerner Henry Rabinowitz – Iris & Ira Lerner Lee Malmed – Ethel & Art Obrand; Carol & Michael Schnitzler Adrianne Varhula – Carol & Michael Schnitzler; Ethel & Art Obrand

In memory of: The Gold Family – Harvey R. Gold Sandy Rosenberg – Estelle & Eddie Miller Ann Rotsin – Frances & Jules Binder Morris Binder – Frances Sales Binder Lillian Desnet – Sheryl & Jeff Blackman & family

SOPHIE BINSTEIN TZEDAKAH FUND: In honor of: Robin and Jay Glaubinger on their daughter Lily becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Holly & Phillip Hamburg Congregation Beth Shalom in appreciation of their Rosh Hashana services – Freya Hurwitz Mr. & Mrs. Hy Riebman on the marriage of their son Elliot – Dayle & Dennis Teven High Holiday Committee – Tanya Solomon; Kim Shwachman Holly and Phil Hamburg on their son Jake’s Bar Mitzvah – Robyn & Jay Glaubinger Naomi Weiss in appreciation of her help and preparation for Lily’s Bat Mitzvah – Robyn & Jay Glaubinger Jake Hamburg on his Bar Mitzvah – Gail & Chet Baker Sara and Marc Weinstein on the marriage of their son Michael to Samantha Satz – Marse & Mark Gatof Jeff Smoler, George Platt, Steve Zaacks, Adrianne Varhula, Hilary Braun, Kim Shwachman, Pam Issen, Meryl Weis, Alan Genender, Edna Schrank, Becky Ofsaiof, Dan Mendelevitz, Howard Freidin, Earl Strum, Karen Rosenthal, Fern Roseman, Aaron Malina and Scott Rogoff in appreciation of all their help and hard work and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year – Tanya Solomon Judy and Jerry Shapiro on the birth of their grandson Carter Shane – Pam & Harvey Redfern

Speedy recovery: Lee Malmed – Sidney Aronoff

Lisa Sheridan on her engagement to Alex – Julie Teitelbaum Bobbi Teitelbaum on her birthday – Marcy, Jordan, Julie & Jason Teitelbaum; Merle, Larry, Sam, Lauren, Josh & Danny Linda and Al Winick on their granddaughter Betsy’s Bat Mitzvah – Merle Cowin & Larry Ordower Debbie and Adam Winick on their daughter Betsy’s Bat Mitzvah – Merle Cowin & Larry Ordower Bobbi and Harvey Teitelbaum on their anniversary – Merle, Larry, Sam, Lauren, Josh & Danny Judy and Jerry Shapiro on the birth of their grandson Carter Shane – Penny Lamm Mr. & Mrs. Norman Blonder on their anniversary – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Marla Weiner wishing you good health in the New Year – Merle Cowin Diane Resnick wishing you good health and much happiness in the New Year – Merle Cowin

Speedy recovery to: Jerry Stanton – Sharon & Elliot Goldman Robert Helfand – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum

In memory of: Phillip Coleman – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Lorel Krulewitch – Elaine Lieberman; Lois & Harvey Teitelbaum Lillian Desnet – Amy & Robert Bulgatz & family; Lori & Jay Heller & family; Marcy, Rick & family Jackie Jolcover – Penny Lamm & family John Levine – Penny, Arielle & Scott Lamm; Julie Teitelbaum & Marcy Teitelbaum & family Fred Byk – Penny Lamm & family; Marcy Teitelbaum & family Ralph Menn – Sarah & Allan Budweg; Karen Silverman & family; Marcy Teitelbaum & family Bernie Wilker – Roberta & Harvey Teitelbaum Mark Hoffman – Merle Cowin Stuart Horwitz – Marcy & Rick Shuman June Roth – Marcy Teitelbaum & family Phillip Coleman – Marcy Teitelbaum & family Burt Slotky – Sharon & Elliot Goldman

SCHWARTZ CALL-IN FUND: In honor of: Susan’s Bat Mitzvah – Susan & Harold Schwartz & family

Speedy recovery: Lee Malmed – Fern & Larry Roseman; Barbara & Mark Gelfeld Adrianne Varhula – Barbara & Mark Gelfeld

In memory of: Stuart Horwitz – Matty & Steve Shechtman Fred Byk – Matty & Steve Shechtman

ZARANSKY FAMILY TICKTIN JEWISH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FUND: In honor of:

In memory of: Geri Hoffman – Andy and David Reich & family; Lori & Byron Eisenstein; Dayle & Dennis Teven Ralph Menn – J.A.Waggoner & Associates; Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lewis;

Eli Benjamin on his first birthday – Roseland & David Zaransky

In memory of: Stuart Horwitz – Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Passanante

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We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Esteemed Members Aaron Israel • Burton Slotky Kerry Klein Butman

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 Becky & Ellis Sostrin are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Jack Nathan Seymour Beatriz Gonzales-Rajal & Aaron Adams are happy to announce the birth of their son Ari Daniel Adams Carol & David Adams are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Ari Daniel Adams Helene & Tom Coorsh are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison Dolin Beverly & Mel Dolin are happy to announce the birth of their great grandson Jack Harrison Dolin Jeanette Schusteff is happy to announce the birth of her great grandson Jack Harrison Dolin Gloria & Ephraim Knopoff are happy to announce the birth of their great granddaughter Samantha Ryan Knopoff Marilyn & Joel Fish are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Kayla Shae Ennessey Jane & Dr. Leonard Sideband are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Miles Bailey Sideband Renee & Jerry Cohen are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Isabel Paige Cohen

The Congregation Extends Its Sympathy To: Ruthe Sacks on the passing of her daughter Judith L. Grossbard Lauren Marks on the passing of her father Dr. Gerald Kandel Marcia Milten on the passing of her mother Geri Hoffman Brian Coleman on the passing of his father Phillip G. Coleman Diane Israel on the passing of her father Aaron Israel Dr. Andy Roth on the passing of his mother June Roth Fern Slotky on the passing of her husband Burton Slotky Alexandra Light on the passing of her father Morris Frydman Rachel Silverman on the passing of her father Erwin Stein Steven Butman on the passing of his wife Kerry Klein Butman Steven Elisco on the passing of his brother Warren Elisco Drew Elisco on the passing of his brother Warren Elisco

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER AND YOUR CHILD WAS RECENTLY MARRIED, PLEASE LET BETH SHALOM KNOW SO YOUR CHILD CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A COMPLIMENTARY TWO YEAR MEMBERSHIP OFFERED TO ANY NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE.

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Yahrzeits December 1-5 Rose Byzek Jerry Gottlieb Irving Horwitz Arlene Kohn Sidell Reiner Tillie Ruderman Jack Schaffer Lena Schlossberg Irwin Silverman Jack Skora Rose Smith Roberta Twersky Jack Vihon Frances Weil Isidore Bertash Sam Chaikin Dr.. Marvin Goldman Morris Heller Phyllis Kaplan Sylvia Kaplan Myron Kirshner Harold Klopman Susan Krefetz Lois Krugman Adeline Mendelson David Schaeffer Gertrude Sloan Ricky Walowitz Clara Agrest Betty S Alpert Debbie Berkowitz Elliott A. Berman Simon Brown Ethel Kaplan Barbara Kosoy Henriette Louzon Beatrice Meeker Ida Miller Morris Sahlins Ben Sarnoff Burt Spitz Ted Warshawsky Morten Winokur Lee Zorne Carolyn Feldman Morris Flignor Jack Friedlander Joseph Grant Robert J. Grossman Joseph Newman Meyer Rosenberg Norman M. Schlossberg Judith Weinberg Gussie Barsky Bertha Dishler Aaron Gertzfeld Brian Glassenberg Lee Goldman Martin Hodes Meyer David Kasper Mary Salkin Sheila Simon Etie Spears Sol Spears Esther Tipp December 6-12 Jean Abrams Maurice Alpert Nathan Altman Albert Chafetz Greta EdelsonGolDr.ich Blanche Elvove Aleck Frank Sam Kosoglad Jack Schneider Kenneth Singer Elaine Srulovitz Bertha Stone David Unger Abe Abel Sophie Bender Marcia Berns Morris Collender David Dobrin Saul Goodman Marvin Gordon Sydney Kofman

Jacob Korol Bessie Goldman Marcus Florence Mendlo Preshkowitz Abraham Prohovnik Gertrude Rosin David Baron Florence Berkowitz Martha V. Dawson Bertram Emanuel Melvyn S. Gelman Dr.. Irwin Ginsburgh Eljanan Kletzel Arthur Knopoff Lillian Lurie Joseph Mages Rosalyn Neidich Sylvia Schechtman Maurice Stanton Habib S. Younes Barney Block Vera Brooks Kalman Chabner Sarah Cigelnik Margaret Dayan Esther Flink Bernice Goldman Martin Kassab Harry A Landsman Eugene Morgan Fern Rosen Lawrence Mark Rosenthal Samuel Ross Jack Shapiro Ron Shocket Abraham Shulman Fannie Shulman Fannie Arnowitz Paul Buchman Siegfried Hirsch MilDr.ed Nekritz Sam Pasternak Tessie Perlmutter Aaron Schupack Etta Soboroff Richard Arnowitz Charles Lawrence Balkan Lola Bookman Gertrude C Hess Albert Ross Leonard Gail Zelda Givertz Ericka Greenberg Bennie P Katz Miriam Maling Ben F Newman Ida F. Schrank Harry Segel David Sher Beatrice Shore Sarah Williams December 13-19 Yudie Becker Ralph Berliner Leo Cooper Charles Hoffman Robert Hoffman Norman Karlin Howard Alan Magid Morris Meliker Bernard Shapiro Mark Damon Tischler Cecil Lowenthal Weiner Carl Wolf Harold Burland Sally Crane Alice Ellis Irving Gloss Sylvia Grossman Mark Hoffman Henry Kanar Solomon Margolis Ronald Rosenfeld Jack Spector Sara Stein Morris A Sugerman

Steven Weiss Chester Barnow Ralph Bell Samuel Butcher Arthur Goldman Stephen L Goldsher Florence Martha Markovich Bernard J. Marks Gerald Merblum Eleanor Ellison Nathan Finn Sophie Twersky Fridkin Roy J Golson Sol Greenberg Lyon Moses Grimson Elie Louzon Sydney Maxman Jack Miller Helen Newman Todd Schmidt Leo Silverman Pearly Simon Stanley Slaw Eva Tepper Alvin Barasch Harry Brusso Louis Edelstein Bela Fischman William Isaacson Joseph Kaiserman Rochelle Kanter Reva Kaplan Louise Maslov Marcia Faye Maslov Arthur C. Meyers Irwin Rose Rose Saitlin Ida Strum Anna Vishny Leah Zagorsky Harry Bergman Sybil Bessinger Stuart David Cohen Sophie Doran Joseph Gantman Bernice Harris Rose Schwartz Anna Arnold Adeline Bregar Marvin Fohrman Leonard Goldberg Sylvia Gordon Jacob Kaplan Sol Kreisman Joseph Marks Ida Rifkin Leo N Rivkin Sara Roter MilDr.ed Schuster Leon Weisbrod Harvey Zuckerman December 20-26 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 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 Harriet Soifer Jeffrey Berkowitz Helen Cooper Samuel Davidov Joseph Goldman Lloyd Hunt Dr.. Irving Krain Bernard Louis Kramer 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 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 Laura Zelkowitz December 27January 2 Freda Alter Leo Bersofsky Ceal Blum Louis R. Cohen William Factor Harry Feuer Monna Lee Hartman Samuel Kriesman Steven Snyder Richard Bergman Tammie Bernstein Sam Birkner

Shirley Cowan Estelle Dr.ucker 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 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 Rosa Bender Sheri Lynn Benham 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 Zelkowitz Sydney Alpert Maurice Appelbaum Samuel Bentkover Marsie Finerman Fanny Freimark Rachel Fridkin Sophie Grossman Gerald Horwitz Minnie Perry Bernard Satinover Sidell Scharf Barbara Ann Schneider Jeanne Schneider Rose Weinstein Joseph Ash Max Becker Eva Bovilsky Florence K. Brenner Charles Dann Elaine Gentner Lewis Jaffe Victor Lazar Beatrice Rohde Harriet Rosen Stephen Rothblatt David Weinstein Dr. Samuel D Werch January 3-9 Bernice Barnett Irv Donn Emily Ann Dorfman Marvin Fox Stanley Franklin Ruth Gold

Simon Good Henretta Landsman Gurkey Percy Lev George Mayster Lillian S Rivkin Larry M Rosengard Harriet Sear Mary Tuteur Bella Winokur Harold Blitstein Sherwin Freidin Henry Kristal Max Malin Sol Nadler Pearl Sak Bruce Samlan Sadie Bass Leonard Berg Robert Camp Gerald "Jerry" Cole Jacob Dubofsky Frieda Goldman Steven J Gross Shirley Johnson Harry Kahn Evelyn Lamm Isador Primer Shandel Taksin Jacob Wadler Harry Brown Betty Hershberg Emma R Klein Maurice Klein Herman Lieberman Flora Miller Bella Newman Natalie Peiser Jennie Rice Melvin Ross 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 Shechtman Greenberg Ryan B Hall Sanford Hirsch Arthur J Lindenberg Clara Medvin Sol Nutig Adel Samuelson Ronald Schultz Jerry Shaftal Miriam Shay Jack L. Simon Jerome N. Weiland Beatrice Berkowsky Florence Eisenberg Simon Chick Handler Charles Krugel Louis S Lerner Francesca Miller Carolyn Osher Paul Roberts Vera Rosen Clara Unger Schoenfeld Arthur Shapiro William Shay Samuel Takiff Ricky Turovitz Shirley Warshawsky Sidney Zelkowitz January 10-16 Albert Ashman Lester Berliner Rose Blitstein Anna Cohen

Alan W. Davis Bertha Dubinsky Jennie Dubofsky Maryam Fatoorachi Jeffrey Flack Sally Forcht Marilyn Gerstein Irving Jacobson Gerald Resnick Jean Stoltz Anna Zilberstein Fritz Freimark Miriam Goodman Max Handzel Anita Kuzan Sheldon Rosen Lillian Schnitzler Hyman Schwartz Pearl Schwartz Ruth Schwartz Sally Wallis Sam Yanow 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 Marvin Sussman Harry Sweet William Weingart Fred Fleischer Morris Friedman Harry Futterman Elsie Gail Fradel Lason Celia Newman Edward Roth Ann Tannenbaum Sarah Weinstein Leo Chirtel Sylvia Greenman Jack Kessler Louis Knopoff Jennie Lublin Roslyn Singer Esther Smithson Sam Swislow Louna Younes January 17-23 Dorothy Aronoff Joseph Bloom Florence Collender Helen A. Elliott Harry Forman Howard N. Ginsburg Abraham Kassab Herman Korach Louis Rifkin Jack Shaykin

Shirley Sigal Edna Weil Ruth Feder Alexis Genin Selim Habib 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 Dora Samson Marvin Eugene Schatzman Sara Siver Morton J. Smith Idelle Weisbrod Helen Bernstein 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 Larry Grossman 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 Beryl Root Esther Rosenstein Sam F. Rowe Joseph Schechtman Rose Shechtman Seymor Shyette Sarah Sweet Herman Weinstein Syra Cohn Abraham Feder Esther M. Levitan Philip Meltzer Faye Menzer Henry J. Newman Edith Nussbaum Florence Redman George Shainberg Rose Shane

Lena Shapiro Clarence Spitzer Frieda Tecktiel David Telpner Mollie Zelkowitz January 24-30 Sam Abrams Jeanette Donn Abe Garfinkle Harold Golden Ruth Milstein Philip Schoeneman Harold Tecktiel Sylvia Billowitz Edith Goobler David Goodman Harry Heftman Ruth Jacobson Abraham Kaplan Wolf Laznowski Bessie Modneck Joseph Jo Jo Solomon Edna Speaker Izak Taksin Fred Wertheimer Louis Cohen Irving Cowan Fred F. Dr.ucker Victor Fayman Sam Goldman Ethel Israel Arnold Levy Pauline Rosenthal Polly Rosenthal Fay Steinberg Irwin Cohen Judy Feder Herman D. Friedman Jacqueline Jacki Futterman Lillian Kaplan Edward Nudelman Guy Sachar George Slan Ruben Spivak Sam Wolfson Max Alter Hillard Crost Max Gotteiner Harry M. Greenberg Stuart Letwat Ida Rabin Julius Sklair Richard Sloan Oscar Wasserman Ruth Baker Peter Bergman George Blum Reuben Brookstone Sue Chunowitz Dave Ein Shirley Jacob Jerome Natenberg June Sabin Mollie Spector Regina Herz Twersky Sophie Wadler Albert Weinstein Lillian Berenson Helen Greenberg Harold Jacobs Jody Kerschner Lily Marcus Sam Marcus Nat H. Rappin Louis Sherman Samuel Spears January 31 Miriam Hoffman Barnard L Lieberman Abraham Marks Lillian Nahin Helen Newman Dr.. Harold Randell Sam Sandler Sylvia Smilow Jacob Zilberstein

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