CBS Feb 2015 Newsletter

VOL. 48 NO. 7, February 2015 Shevat/Adar 5775

Dancing with the***CBS*** Stars 2015 Fundraising Event February 21, 2015 7:00 P.M. Performances begin 8:00 P.M.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

n 6:30 PM – Ma’ariv/Complete Megillah Reading in the Bet Midrash n 6:30 PM – Abbreviated Megillah Reading in the Main Sanctuary with a Purim Costume Parade and Hamantashen treats n 7:30 PM – Purim Seudah (meal) featuring a sumptuous British themed “pub” menu followed by our Beatles themed Purim spiel. ~ See page 11 for registration form ~

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Schedule of Shabbat Services & Candle Lighting Friday Evening.................................February 6 Candles.............................................4:54 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Storybook Shabbat Service ..........6:45 PM Saturday Morning...........................February 7 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha .............................................5:15 PM Friday Evening...............................February 13 Candles.............................................5:03 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning.........................February 14 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha .............................................5:15 PM Friday Evening...............................February 20 Candles.............................................5:12 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM ShabbaTONE ...................................6:45 PM Saturday Morning.........................February 21 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Mincha .............................................5:30 PM Friday Evening...............................February 27 Candles.............................................5:20 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning.........................February 28 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha .............................................5:30 PM Minyan Monday - Friday..............................6:45 AM Sunday - Thursday Evening ..........7:45 PM Sunday Morning .............................8:45 AM

From the

Rabbi Carl Wolkin

Rabbi's Desk

Below is an excerpt from an article in the new York times Magazine, dated December 19, 2014. the article is entitled: “Praying for Common ground at the Christmas Dinner table.” the excerpt below does have a message for us all. Don’t let the title mislead you! the family described is made up of Muslim, born-again Christian, atheist, and evangelical members. from different people of different faiths around the table came questions about what ethnic dishes should be served and what kind of prayer should be said.

“My family is, in many ways, emblematic of America in the 21st century: multiethnic, multicultural, and multireligious. i am a Muslim from iran. My wife is a Christian from western Pennsylvania. that may seem an incongruous coupling. But when we first met, we realized almost immediately that we shared the same values and worldview, even though we expressed those things in a different spiritual language. that’s all religion is, really: a language made up of symbols and metaphors that allow people to communicate, to themselves and to others, the ineffable experience of faith. i already spoke my wife’s spiritual language (Christianity); i taught her mine (islam). And now we are a spiritually “bilingual” household. Actually, we are multilingual, considering we are committed to teaching our children all the spiritual languages of the world so that they can choose for themselves which ones, if any, they prefer in communicating their own individual faith experience.

But that is also the reason the prayer was tripping us up that first Christmas together. We were having a difficult time understanding one another’s spiritual languages, let alone coming to a consensus on which language to use. it reminded me of a Sufi parable about four hungry travelers from different countries who are trying to decide what to buy with the single coin they hold in common. the Persian wants to spend the coin on angur; the turk, on uzum; the Arab, on inab; and the greek, on stafil. Confusion turns to anger as the four travelers argue among themselves. it takes a passing linguist to explain to them that they are all, in fact, asking for the same thing: grapes. the parable gave me an idea. “Let’s skip the formal prayer and just tell each other what we are grateful for,” i suggested. “What we are anxious about. What we hope for in the coming year.”

We took turns going around the circle: Muslim, Christian, atheist. And, as i expected, we ended up expressing similar dreams and aspirations for ourselves and our loved ones, similar fears and anxieties, similar gratitude for all that we’ve been given. As with the hapless travelers in the Sufi parable, we realized that we were all feeling the same way; we were just expressing that feeling in different spiritual languages. once the prayer was settled, it was time to sit down for a traditional Christmas meal of turkey and kebabs.” in so many ways but certainly in a fairly mild type of disagreement, the story suggests a global problem. the story could take place in many different settings with simple solutions like the one in this column. At the same time the story does unfold in other settings where wars are fought and people are slaughtered because there are groups of all kinds in the world who believe that their spiritual language is the only legitimate one. if you don’t accept their prayers and beliefs you must die. for groups like iSiS, the concept of religious freedom does not exist, and there are too many like iSiS in the world who are a global threat which could harm us all. i am not going to propose a solution to this problem, though there is one, not a simple or quick fix.

Here is what must happen, and i put it in the words of Jimi Hendrix whose words came into my possession at about the same time i read the article from the times which i just excerpted: “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.”

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Cantor’s Notes

Cantor Steve

the British invasion is a significant point in history. in cultural terms it refers to the Who, Rolling Stones and the Beatles to name a few rock and roll bands to cross the pond to invade America. the Beatles recorded a song “Revolution” which used words like “evolution”, “solution”, “contribution”, “institution” and “constitution”. it was meant to be a peaceful and constructive change. So is this.

BMR – these three letters seem innocuous enough but they represent something quite significant in the life of CBS. B’nai Mitzvah Revolution is a program which has been in effect, on the West Coast initially, for two years. the Midwest was invited into the experiment just this year and Beth Shalom is one of ten congregations in the mix. each community has developed a team of synagogue professional staff as well as laity to spearhead the project for their community. every synagogue signed an agreement to engage in BMR enthusiastically and responsibly, attending monthly meetings as well as quarterly meetings of the collective whole. the purpose of BMR is to forensically examine the BM experience in one’s community and to honestly report on its successes and failings, strengths and weaknesses. By virtue of partaking in multiple homework assignments, interviews with other congregation members, dialogue with the other congregations and dreaming of what “might be”, each congregation will complete this two year program with an individualized new vision for their community. to date we have found BMR to be quite elucidating and rewarding.

Beth Shalom realizes that there are many quadrants of our community. Some are based on personal interests or religious interest, age and family composition to name but a few variables.

Any change in our BM program will not affect all of CBS’ population and therefore we were focusing on the impact on our younger families. through the BMR process we came to realize that every member of CBS is a stakeholder in this “revolution” as it will impact the curriculum of the Hebrew School, the structure of our Shabbat services, our budget, your children and grandchildren’s experience and, if we do this as well as we plan to, the well-being of Beth Shalom’s future. the basic question we need to be asking is “what do you want for your (grand)child’s Jewish future”? is the paradigm which has been used for decades the same one which can be successful for this generation? As Rabbi Wolkin said in one of our meetings, “you should not just go through your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, but the BM experience should be going through you”. David Barany noted that any life experience of significance, which is accompanied by anxiousness, nervousness, concern for performance and spiritual weightiness, will change you. And if you wish for it to change you for the better, and not be a period of time in one’s life upon which he/she look back and associate it with disinterest, failure, anxiety and relief when it was over, then one must be willing to invest serious and significant effort to heighten the experience. it will

change you, and if you do it right, it will be life changing for the better.

We are beginning to imagine a BM journey for your children which begins far before you ever even receive your BM date. the preparations of knowledge and practical skills will be sprinkled into every child’s Hebrew School years. family Shabbat dinners with the clergy, schmooze time, group projects, retreats, Jr. Congregation, ritual skills, on and on will become the culture of expectancy in our synagogue and it will not be perceived as a chore, or more to do in an otherwise hectic and schedule filled life, but rather a gift; a gift of being able to be self-reliant in any synagogue, anywhere, and feel at home. to see the world through a Jewish lens and know what is expected of oneself by Jewish guidelines and family traditions. there is a lot to report about our BMR journey and i hope to keep you updated as we plan its implementation. if you wish to learn more about the success of BMR to date please see their website http://bnaimitzvahrevolution.org/ • WHAt iS tHe MoSt iMPoRtAnt ASPeCt of tHe BAR/BAt MitZVAH eXPeRienCe? • WHAt Do YoU WiSH foR YoUR (oR AnY) CHiLD At tHe CoMPLetion of HiS/HeR BM eXPeRienCe? • WHAt iS tHe MiSSing PieCe fRoM HoW We Do it noW tHAt WoULD ReVoLUtioniZe oUR PRogRAM? if you wish to engage in dialogue with any of the CBS team about any of these questions or any others please contact me and we would be glad to listen.

SAVE THE DATE Rabbi Wolkin’s Retirement Celebration June 28, 2015 if you would like to volunteer for Rabbi Wolkin’s Retirement Celebration Please contact Jill olefsky at Jolefsky@aol.com or 847-272-1758

Vol. 49, no. 7

Shalom

february 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

RABBI WOLKIN'S SABBATICAL

Glen Roter

At the recent board meeting of the United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism (USCJ), a new President was elected, Margo gold of Atlanta. i bring this to our synagogues attention as i have found the USCJ to be a valuable resource for me in my Presidency.

Since we support this organization with our dues, i wanted to tell you more about this group that is the umbrella for Conservative Judaism in north America.

USCJ brings us the USY program for our youth, HAZAK for those over 55, many leadership institutes to help our leaders and works with the Jewish theological Seminary, the Rabbinical Assembly and the Cantors Assembly to bring us professional clergy. i attended the international Convention in 2013 and also a large synagogue conference a year ago, as well as a couple of local leadership meetings. What’s the result of all of this? An understanding of the challenges and opportunities that other synagogues, like ours, have worked through and what we can do here at CBS to make our home even better than it is now. i feel that USCJ has made great strides in bringing pertinent ideas to us and that the programs offered will only increase in importance as time goes on. the bi-annual convention will be taking place in Schaumburg, illinois in november, 2015. if you would like more information about USCJ, please let me know.

Dear fellow CBS Members: Rabbi Wolkin will be on sabbatical beginning Monday, January 5th, 2015. He will return to the office on tuesday, March 3rd, 2015. As in previous sabbaticals, he will use this time afforded him by the congregation to enhance his spiritual and professional growth. Rabbi Wolkin will spend some of this time traveling on a JUf Rabbinic mission to Morocco, and then attend Limmud nY, a four day Jewish learning conference. in addition, he plans to spend time in reading and study. During his sabbatical, Rabbi Wolkin will be out of the office and will not attend events or teach his classes. We wish him safe travels and a meaningful experience during this time. We look forward to welcoming him back at the beginning of March. thank you, glen Roter, President

Join Us in Welcoming these new members of Congregation Beth Shalom

Meet your Executive Board

our fundraising Vice-President, Jim Donenberg, has gone to great lengths to bring CBS fun fundraising projects. growing up in Lincolnwood, Jim attended Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation, a traditional synagogue. He went to school at niles West, the Univ. of illinois in Urbana and received a graduate degree from the Univ. of Michigan. He and his wife fran have been married for 34 years. they have 2 sons and a daughter. their younger son recently married, so the Donenbergs now have another dauhter in their family. Jim is a CPA and practices at Warady and Davis in Deerfield. He was responsible for the Mens Clubs Yom Hashoah program for many years. in the summer, you’ll find him on the golf course. or he may be curled up with a good book, another favorite pastime. You’ll probably get to see him strutting his stuff at the upcoming Dancing with the CBS Stars event on february 21st

Save the Date!

Eleanor & Joshua Kahn Hillary & Brian Teven

Lynne & Howard Weisbart Shira & Jonathan Oberlander

Thank you to our November and December 2014 Torah readers:

David Ben-Dov, Alan Birkner, Matt Cohen, Michael Ellison, Jennifer Field, Fred Forman, Reva Gomberg, Mitch Portugal, Jared Gordon, Andrew Gordon, Nathan Gordon, Matthew Gordon, Bekah Hakimian, David Hakimian, Joey Herman, Pam Issen, Sarah Kaufman, Jonathan Kazan, Josh Kazan, Chloe Klein, Arlen Lasinsky, Aitan Licht, Bonnie Meltzer, Ari Nadler, Eva Nadler, Julie Pearlman, Emma Remish, Maddie Remish, Nickolas Remish, Jared Robins, Teri Robins, Karen Rosenthal, Len Rubin, Dan Shulman, Elijah Shulman, Tanya Solomon, Jesse Stolberg, Rebecca Stolberg, Billy Stolberg, Adrianne Varhula, Kylie Whitehead, Harold Schwartz, Robbie Weiland, Joe Wolke

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

As part of a new incentive program, readers who read 180 p’sukim or more* of Torah will be recognized with a plaque to be displayed in the building.

Sunday, June 7, 2015 President's Brunch honoring: Glen and Jill Roter

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.

*On or after Rosh HaShanah 5775

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Executive Director Michael Garlin

feBRUARY – What a great month to spend at Congregation Beth Shalom. While i was looking at the calendar i realized that february is a very interesting month. each week in february is exactly 7 days. Yes, every week has seven days, however what makes this a bit interesting is that no week starts in the middle, meaning february 1st is a Sunday and february 28th ends on a Saturday. there are no boxes in the february calendar that are empty. Maybe this is because it’s the shortest month of the year. Maybe the month of february is a great month to participate in so many fantastic programs at CBS. the Month of february includes the Hebrew Calendar Months Shevat and Adar, how great is that. i know that all of us don’t enjoy leaving our homes when the weather drops into the 20’s, teens, single digits or below 0 temperatures. Sitting by a fire, watching our favorite show or listening to some wonderful music is usually the way to go. i say, dare to be different. Spend some time this month at CBS. We have not seen many of you since the High Holidays, now is the time to come out and participate in your community. Shabbat is here every week, join us for services any friday night or Saturday morning and remember we will always feed you, your family and guests to a Kiddush meal.

February 6th – Come on out to the Yfo Shabbat Dinner and Storybook Shabbat February 8th – Men’s Club texas Hold’em tourney - Yee HAAA February 14th – Havdallah, Dinner & a Movie – Popcorn anyone February 19th – USY Lounge night – Hang with your friends Februrary 20th – Shabbatone – the music is outstanding February 21st – CBS Dancing with the stars – this could be the event of the year February 22nd – Men’s Club Man of the Year Dinner February 26th – Spirits & Spirituality @ Pinstripes

So many other fantastic programs that i can’t even list them all.

Lastly we have made some changes here at CBS that you might want to check out. new artwork throughout the building, just come into the main office and see what we have done. i will even give you a tour if you are up to it. the Library is amazing as we now have a Coffee Corner for all to sit, along with new computers to browse the internet. this might sound crazy but we have new towel dispensers in the restrooms, new matting to catch the snow throughout the building and some amazing CBS Staff, congregants and friends to come and say hello.

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The weather is cold outside but inside, we’ve got a ShabbaTONE filled with warm friendship and warming melodies, followed, of course, by an Oneg of tasty treats!

Ida & Harry Roth Community Center

February 20, 2015 6:45 pm

Men’s Club World Wide Wrap YFO Shabbat Dinner Men’s Club Texas Hold’em shalom February 2015

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

Author Visit

A big todah Rabah to the eetP for sponsoring visiting author and illustrator erica Weisz. Mrs. Weisz visited the Kindergarten through second grade Sunday school classes on January 11 and spoke about her new book one thousand and one Words. the children loved learning about how a book is written and illustrated. More importantly, Mrs. Weisz talked about the themes of the book, Lashon Ha-ra and gemilut Chasadim.

Coffee Lounge

the coffee lounge is now up and running in the library. Don’t forget to stop by for a cup of coffee or stay awhile to enjoy our free Wifi and best sellers while relaxing on comfortable couches.

See picture on page 23

New Arrivals

ADULT FICTION  Dempsey, eoin. Finding Rebecca. 2014. (F DEM)  feldman, Stephanie. The Angel of Losses: A Novel. 2014.

(F FEL)  grjasnowa, olga. All Russians Love Birch Trees. 2014.

(F GRJ)  Harris, Robert. An Officer and a Spy. 2014. (F HAR)  Jenoff, Pam. The Kommandant’s Girl. 2007. (F JEN) ADULT NONFICTION  Artson, Rabbi Bradley Shavit. God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process Theology.

2013. (136.2 ART)  feldman, Deborah. exodus: A Memoir. 2014. (B FEL)  Hantman, Shoshana. Passover Parodies: Short Plays for the Seder Table. 2014. (244.12 HAN)  Kurtz, glenn. Three Minutes in Poland: Discovering a lost world in a 1938 family film. 2014. (736.5 KUR)  Lawrence, Marcia Pruchno. Resilience: From Shavl to Southfield via Dachau. 2011. (B LAW)  Matt, Daniel C. god & the Big Bang: Discovering Harmony between Science & Spirituality. 1996. (012.2 MAT)  ner-David, Haviva. Chana’s Voice: A Rabbi Wrestles with Gender Commandment, and the Women’s Rituals of Baking, Bathing, and Brightening. 2014. (619.2 NER) CHILDREN’S MATERIAL  Hasten, Josh. Itamar makes Friends; A children’s story of Jewish brotherhood. 2011. (E 136.4 HAS)  MacLeod, Jennifer tzivia. No Santa!. 2014. (JF MAC)  Palacio, R.J. Wonder. 2012. (Jf PAL)  Raubvogel, tami g. I Keep Kosher. 2014. (E 221.1 RAU)  Rockliff, Mara. Chik Chak Shabbat. 2014. (E 237.5 ROC)  Rosner, Jennifer. The Mitten String. 2014. (E 136.4 ROS)  Rubabshi, Leah Chana. The Hidden Artist. 2014 (E 136.22 RUB)  Walfish, Miriam. Penina’s Doll Factory. 2009. (JF WAL)

TRACY SAFRON SUGGESTS

nomi eve’s coming-of-age story, Henna House, begins in Yemen in 1923. Adela Damari is five years old and her life depends on her mother finding her a fiancée immediately. Adela’s father is ill and as a Jewish child she is subject to the orphan Decree. this rule commands that any fatherless child can be confiscated, converted, and quickly adopted by a Muslim family if they are not affianced. the Jews engaged their children as toddlers and they were married the moment they reached maturity.

Adela is the youngest of nine children in her family, and her temperamental mother begrudgingly searches for a husband for her. Her cousin Asaf appears to be her savior Another cousin enters Adela’s life when her mysterious Aunt Rahel and her daughter Hani come to live with the family. Rahel was once the most famous henna dyer in Aden. only married women usually wear henna body adornment. Hani, though single, arrives at Adela’s house fully decorated in elaborate henna. Adela is stunned by the art displayed on her cousin’s body. Hani and Rahel teach Adela about henna and open her eyes to the world. each page of Henna House guides the reader more deeply into Adela’s fascinating life. eve’s novel is like a work of hennabeautiful and intricate.

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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HAPPY PURIM!

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This year we are not feeding you – We are asking you to feed others!

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Havdallah, Dinner & a Movie

DID YOU KNOW? THREE MITZVOT OF PURIM

The Attack

February 14, 2015 Director, Ziad Doueiri,2 201

Location: Congregation Beth Shalom

Amin Jaafari, (Ali Suliman), an Israeli Palestinian surgeon, fully assimilated into Tel Aviv society, has a loving wife, an exemplary career, and many Jewish friends. But his picture- perfect life is turned upside down when a suicide bombing leaves nineteen dead, and the Israeli police inform him that his wife Sihem (Evengia Dodena), who also died in the explosion, was responsible. Convinced of her innocence, Amin abandons the relative security of his adopted homeland and searches for the truth about her life and death, uncovering a startling secret.

Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles.

• Listen to the reading of the Megillah of Esther and drown out the evil Haman’s name with a grogger • Send gifts of food • Give gifts to the needy How to fulfill the three mitzvot in one easy task, you ask?

We have the answer!

Discussion Leader: Reid Schultz

This Purim, when the wicked Haman’s name is called out during the Megillah reading, bring a box of macaroni and cheese or any other uncooked pasta to use as your grogger! After the service, all food will be donated to Northfield Food Pantry.

Other ideas for groggers – dried beans, cereal, popcorn kernels, rice pilaf – whatever makes noise when you shake it! PLEASE NO NUTS.

TIME: FEE:

5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. $15 for CBS members $20 for non-members

(includes dinner, movie & discussion)

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# CBS members @ $15 ___________________ # CBS non members @ $20 ________________

Phone: _________________ Email: __________________________ Congregation:

Extra boxes are welcome and needed for the food pantry.

Any questions, please contact Sandee Levin at sandeelevin@gmail.com

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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Return form no later than February 6, 2015 to guarantee space!

Send to: Leann Blue Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters, Northbrook, IL 60062 Questions? Leann Blue at 847-498-4100 or LBlue@bethshalomnb.org 12-9-14

(Sponsored by the Social Action Committee) The Biblical scroll or Megillah of Esther sets forth the classical struggle between good and evil. At the same time it is the prototype for the long history of persecutions which the Jewish people would suffer. Haman, angry at Mordecai, the Jew, tells King Achashverosh that the Jews pose a threat to the Persian Empire. A lot (pur) is cast and a date for the massacre of the Jews is set. Queen Esther, Mordecai’s cousin, intervenes and saves her people from destruction.

To remember this triumph Jews were instructed to observe the fourteenth of the month of Adar "as the days wherein the Jews had rest from their enemies, and the month which was turned from sorrow to gladness, and from mourning into a good day, that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, and of sending portions to one another, and gifts to the poor” (Esther 9:22).

We celebrate in the Synagogue with the public reading of Megillat Esther, making loud sounds with noise-makers (groggers) whenever the name of Haman is read. Children's masquerades and Purim carnivals add to the joyous spirit. As mentioned in the Megillah, it is customary for friends to exchange sweets, usually triangular cookies called Hamantaschen (Haman’s Hats) and to give charity to the poor. Purim is considered a minor holiday, but it is a time of great joy for the Jewish people.

Purim evening will feature two simultaneous readings of the Megillah. One will be of the Megillah in its entirety. The other - intended especially for children and families - will be abbreviated and accompanied by lots of singing and our annual costume parade!

The entire Megillah will be read again on Sunday morning as part of the morning minyan.

Wednesday, March 4 . . . . . . . .Erev Purim 6:30 PM Ma’ariv/Complete Megillah Reading in the Bet Midrash 6:30 PM Abbreviated Megillah Reading in the Main Sanctuary with a Purim Costume Parade and Hamantaschen treats Thursday, March 5 . . . . . . . . . .Purim 6:45 AM - Morning Service and complete Megillah Reading

Congregation Beth Shalom Social Action

For the month of February:

You CAN Make a Difference Support the Northfield Food Pantry & NW Ark Food Pantry

“I wondered why somebody didn’t do something. Then I realized I am somebody.”

Author Unknown “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”

William James “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

Winston Churchill

Thank you to the congregation for making last year’s February food drive so successful! We delivered five carloads of food to the food pantries. This year we hope to take more food, but we need your help to accomplish this goal.

We ask that every time you come into the synagogue building for classes, meetings, etc. (not Shabbat), please bring in ONE item for the food pantries.

Suggested items are: • • •

Pasta Pancake mix and syrup Cereal

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Peanut butter Beverages (coffee, tea, juice) Any canned item

You will see how You CAN Make a Difference will make a change in the lives of our neighbors. The clients who visit the food pantries each month live in our community and need our help now.

“Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have need of a man’s help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For, remember, you don’t live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.” – Albert Schweitzer “

Any questions, please contact Sandee Levin at sandeelevin@gmail.com

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KERUV CORNER KERUV: Welcoming Interfaith Families

Congregation Beth Shalom

Distinguished Speakers Program

BOB SPECTOR Shalom Chaverim,

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i hope 2015 is beginning as a year of peace, calm, happiness, and good health for all of you. on December 7th Rabbi Wolkin, Rabbi Melman, and i participated in a discussion on where our Keruv/intermarriage initiative was, is and is heading. one of the key points made during our discussion was that the concept of Keruv (bringing together) must go beyond the welcoming and embracing of our intermarried families. for example, Cantor Stoehr’s H.U.g.S initiative is an excellent example of how we can and should be embracing of our families who have family members with a physical, medical, or emotional disability.

But is this enough? How welcoming and inclusive are we of members who may not fall into a more easily identifiable constituency? for Shabbat services we refer to the ushers as ambassadors, implying that their responsibility goes beyond maintaining order, but also are expected to be friendly and welcoming of those joining us for services. Shouldn’t we all be welcoming to each other? i recently attended a program with several Bot colleagues on Relational Judaism. Jewish leaders across the country are acknowledging that we are not doing enough to promote our synagogues as not just places to visit but as communities that are extensions of our homes and families. the basic premise of Relational Judaism is not that complicated.

Simply put, we relate to each other the same way we relate to family and friends who enter our homes- part of our friendship and family circle. Recently, a fellow congregant commented to me that being single in our congregation can feel very isolating, especially if you do not have children. How many of our members who attend services by themselves feel the same way? How often do you introduce yourself to someone you don’t know at our onegs or Kiddush meals? i know i can do more to connect with others i do not know. i would like to pose a challenge both to myself and all of you in this year of 5775 and 2015. Let’s not just talk the talk, but walk the walk. When you are at services, programs or meetings, introduce or reintroduce (if your social memory is like mine) yourself to three people you have not met (or remember meeting) before. Something this simple will exponentially transform our synagogue from a place to visit to a place that feels like an extension of our homes because we are more eager and willing to be in places and be around people who we know and know us. that is what Keruv is all about.

As always, i welcome your constructive comments and feedback. i can be reached at cbskeruv@gmail.com

Jeremy Bash The War on Terrorism: Insights from 4 years at The CIA and The Pentagon Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 8 pm Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters, Northbrook, IL • 847-498-4100 • www.BethShalomNB.org

Jeremy Bash currently serves as Founder and Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies LLC. He is the only Obama Administration official to have served as Chief of Staff in two national security departments or agencies: first as Chief of Staff to the Director of the CIA (20092011) and most recently as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense (2011-2013). From August 2010 to May 2011, he was a member of the CIA’s senior management team overseeing the operation that killed Jeremy Bash Osama Bin Laden.

From 2004-2008, Mr. Bash served in a variety of roles on Capitol Hill, including Chief Counsel to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and as a senior national security advisor to Congresswoman Jane Harman. In 2008, he was a member of the Obama-Biden transition team.

In 2000, Mr. Bash was the Defense and Foreign Policy Director of the Presidential Campaign of Vice President Al Gore. Also in 2000, he served as an Associate with Fontheim International, one of the preeminent consulting firms advising major corporations on trade policy, business social responsibility, and political risk.

He is a recipient of the Department of Defense’s Distinguished Public Service Medal, the CIA Director’s Award, the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, and the Donovan Award from the National Clandestine Service. In 2010, TIME Magazine named Mr. Bash one of the nation’s Top 40 Civic Leaders Under 40.

Mr. Bash graduated from Georgetown University, magna cum laude, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law School, where he graduated cum laude and was an editor of the Harvard Law Review.

Mr. Bash is a Global Fellow with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and a Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Mr. Bash is a frequent commentator on national security matters on NBC, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC.

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM A Conservative, egalitarian, Keruv Synagogue (welcoming interfaith families)

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY FREE OF CHARGE This program is underwritten with a grant from the Congregation Beth Shalom Eastern European Torah Project

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February 2015

MAZEL TOV TO B’NAI MITZVAH

School News DAVID BARANY Education Director

So much of recent research in Jewish education quantifies what we all already know to be true. the most significant predictor of a child’s Jewish identity and practice is that child’s parents’ commitment to their own Jewish identities and their children’s Jewish communal experiences, including school. that is the frame that i want to share with you for our recent events. the first was the Chanukah Celebration for our Kindergarten through second graders and their parents. We created Chanukah cards for Beth Shalom’s adopted 890 Palchod israeli paratrooper unit. We made and laminated drip mats which included both the blessings and the instructions for how to place and light the candles. We designed beautiful dreidel-shaped “stained glass” window hangings to adorn Beth Shalom’s Winter garden. our families decorated tzedakah cans, reinforcing the idea that Chanukah is about giving as well as receiving and that this is our responsibility throughout the year. taking this idea a step further, our families created two Chanukah themed quilts for gidwitz Place for Assisted Living. the second was our participation in Beth Shalom’s Chanukah Happening 2014. our Hebrew school students, and many parents, came to participate in the event which featured singer todd Kessler and our clergy. Planned and executed by Leann Blue, this was a kvell-fest as it brought together disparate elements of Beth Shalom’s membership in a unified celebration. our fifth graders added to the ambience with their highly original entries in our “Design your own Chanukiyah” contest. in mid-January, author erika Weisz paid our school a visit.

She has a unique and effective way to address with young children the growing problem of bullying. in one of her latest works, “one thousand and one Words, she creates a character named theodore whose wit turns into tough words for those around him. She imagines him waking up one morning completely tongue tied. our children learned along with theodore as he discovered the hurtful and even damaging power of his words. one week later, our Kindergarteners and their parents / siblings / grandparents / uncles / and aunts celebrated the little ones’ introduction to Jewish learning at Beth Shalom. the children were wonderful, sharing their learning about holidays and bible stories. Music Specialist Carole Spiegel led the children in two of the songs that they learned earlier in the year.

President glen Roter and education VP Bob Spector also recognized our families’ commitment to Jewish education and passed out certificates of achievement. the following friday our fifth through seventh graders gathered with families to celebrate Shabbat with a student-led service and, of course, Chinese food. our erev Shabbat attendance continued the strong tradition we have developed over the last few years.

NICOLE KLAPPER

JULIA NAVARRO

Daughter of Lisa Fine & Manny Klapper Sister of Carlie Klapper Granddaughter of Lawrence & Janet Fine, Rosa & Avraham Klapper

Daughter of Terry & Andy Navarro Sister of Justin Navarro Granddaughter of Allan & Marsha Goldstein, Maureen Navarro

SPENCER SHER

JACOB WARSHAWSKY

Son of Beth & Dan Sher Grandson of Stuart Ginsburg, Nancy & Richard Sher, Susan Ginsburg of blessed memory

Son of Steve & Julie Warshawsky Brother of Max Warshawsky Grandson of Barbara Warshawsky

SOPHIE ROGOFF Daughter of Leslie & Scott Rogoff Sister of Marissa Rogoff Granddaughter of Sharon & Elliot Goldman, Rochelle & Robert Plous, Alan Rogoff Great Granddaughter of Marian Berz

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“Ma Nishma” MATT RISSIEN Youth Director

2015 has started off with quite the bang! our CBS USY chapter started off the new Year welcoming our 8th graders to our chapter. We have over 15 new faces coming every thursday night! our programming year kicked off with a huge limo scavenger hunt program with Beth Hillel and Moriah. our kids went all over the city chasing clues that they were given based on landmarks in the city. i’d like to give a huge shout-out to the Men’s Club basketball squad, who once again gave our USY teams a run for their money.

Sadly, the streak continues as the Men’s Club fell just short of a victory. We have two teams this year in the CHUSY basketball league, and they are looking to be competing for the title! if you don’t have plans before the big game, we are having a family field trip to see frozen at the United Center. We should be back just in time to catch the game, so please contact me if you are interested in attending the program on february 1st.

Lastly, i would like to promote our upcoming Hamantashen for Hunger program. in the near future you will be e-mailed a flyer, which has an order form to order Hamantashen from our USY chapter. All proceeds go to help fight hunger, as well as to a fund which will help our USY’ers attend programs and conventions. the Hamantashen will be delicious, and all donations are appreciated.

As this is my first article of 2015, i want to wish everyone a happy and healthy year, and i know we will all have lots of blessings coming our way in the next year. if you have any questions or comments regarding the youth program at Beth Shalom, please send me an e-mail: MRissien@BethShalomnB.org.

-Matt

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February 2015

Sisterhood Presidents Leatte Gelfeld & Beth Sher

As we get into the cold, dark days of february, many of us start evaluating our new Year’s resolutions.

Are you still exercising more like you said you would? eating healthier?

Making more personal connections? Whatever your goals and aspirations are for 2015, we hope that getting more involved with Sisterhood is on your to-do list! one thing we can always use is more servers for Kiddush, whether or not you are a board member. if you would like to serve on a Saturday morning, please contact tanya Solomon at tanyid4@comcast.net.

We had some great events in January, and we hope you were able to make it to some of them. We had our Book Review of the Heist

by Daniel Silva, thank you to Marsha Hochman for coordinating our book reviews and to Maureen gold for facilitating. A Members-only event at CRe8 in Deerfield, which allowed us to have a great ladies night out and tap into our creative side – thank you to Meryl Weis for putting this evening together. And a huge turnout on January 31 for Sisterhood Shabbat with special guest speaker Alpana Singh – master sommelier and former host of “Check Please”. it was a wonderful afternoon of friendship, learning, wine-tasting and prayer. thank you to ifaat Bosse and Suzy Hakimian for an amazing afternoon.

So what’s on the agenda for february? CBS Knits on february 8th, contact Maureen gold at maureenagold@comcast.net if you’re interested in joining this wonderful group of ladies. And on february 22, our annual Jan Blum Memorial Mah Jongg and Canasta tournament - this year at a new location, Ravinia green Country Club in Riverwoods. Come out and play and support ovarian Cancer Research fund and Sisterhood – see the flyer in the bulletin or on the web.

Stay warm – hope to see you soon!

Beth Sher and Leatte gelfeld

Social Action – Maot Chitim

“Maot Chitim” refers to the centuries old custom of gathering wheat to provide the poor with matzoh and other items for the observance of Pesach.

Maot Chitim of Great Chicago started over a century ago and has evolved into a year-round volunteer effort, searching for the best and most reasonably priced Kosher products that delivers food packages to Jewish familes in need. there are many ways to help Maot Chitim of Great Chicago accomplish its noble mission.

They need volunteers to help pack Passover food packages on Sunday March 22nd, and volunteers to help deliver packages on Sunday, March 29th.

Please contact Maot Chitim of Great Chicago at (847)6743224 or email them at help@maotchitim.org for more information.

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

Purim 2015 ⦁ Beatlemania Wednesday, March 4, 2015 RegiStRAtion foRM

name_____________________________________________ #________@ $20 per person/21 and over (includes full buffet including beer and wine)

#________ @ $18 per person/13 – 20 years old

#________ @$10 per person 2 – 12 years old

#________ @ free under age 2

Make checks payable to Congregation Beth Shalom and return to the CBS main office – Attention: Leann no later than february 25th, 2015

SiSteRHooD BooK ReVieW

on March 23, 2015, Maureen gold will discuss ALL tHe LigHt We CAnnot See by Anthony Doerr. this novel is about a blind french girl and a german boy whose paths collide in occupied france as both try to survive the devastation of World War ii.

Please join us for an interesting discussion. for additional details contact Marsha Hochman at marsha.hochman50@gmail.com ora ata 847-607-8448.

shalom February 2015

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LEAGRAMS February

Esther Levitan ............................................ 1 Sheila Netter............................................... 1 Susan Burstein............................................ 2 Jill Kahn ..................................................... 2 Esther Rosenberg ....................................... 2 Myra Zells .................................................. 2 Sandra Abel................................................ 3 Tammy Berkowitz...................................... 3 Marcy Canel ............................................... 3 Andrea Reich.............................................. 4 Jacqueline Ripes......................................... 4 Charlene Sales............................................ 4 Dolores Miller ............................................ 5 Carole Nye ................................................. 5 Marla Pierson ............................................. 5 Sandra Randell ........................................... 5 Rita Schneider ............................................ 5 Terri Schwartz............................................ 5 Judith Smith ............................................... 5 Diane Goldman .......................................... 6 Holly Hamburg........................................... 6 Lindsay Werth............................................ 7 Ruth Elbaum............................................... 8 Deborah Hamilton...................................... 8 Rochelle Marder......................................... 8 Claire Stern................................................. 8 Deborah Wachtel........................................ 8 Barbara Chotiner ........................................ 9 Ilyse Fleishman .......................................... 9 Donna Pekay .............................................. 9 Jessica Taub ............................................... 9 Carol Blustein............................................ 10 Deborah Handler ....................................... 10 Linda Price ................................................ 10 Sheryl Rose ............................................... 10 Fran Hakimian........................................... 11 Susan Lasky .............................................. 11 Bonnie Meltzer.......................................... 11 Melany Shaftal .......................................... 11 Cynthia Shankman .................................... 11 Charlotte Stern .......................................... 11 Dolores Weiner ......................................... 11 Carol Grad................................................. 12 Linda Hurwick .......................................... 12 Ethel Obrand ............................................. 12 Alexandra Schneider ................................. 12 Rita Silcroft ............................................... 12 Maureen Gold............................................ 13 Robin Leven .............................................. 13 Judith Graff ............................................... 15 Barbara Lasky ........................................... 15 Joyce Shulman .......................................... 15 Wendy Copeland....................................... 16 Harlene Dunitz .......................................... 16 Mindi Kane................................................ 16 Dia Kane.................................................... 17 Elaine Sarnoff............................................ 17 Donna Greenberg ...................................... 18 Lisa Kane .................................................. 18 Leslie Schloss............................................ 18 Jacqueline Soomekh.................................. 18 Sheila Walowitz ........................................ 18 Andy Widen .............................................. 18 Fern Slotky ................................................ 19 Sharon Warsaski........................................ 19 Estelle Agrest ............................................ 20 Ifaat Bosse................................................. 20 Helene Coorsh........................................... 20

Marlin Kirshenbaum ................................. 20 Sharon Mokhtarian.................................... 20 Barbara Proeh............................................ 20 Mindy Star................................................. 20 Jennifer Zoberman .................................... 20 Ying Freedman.......................................... 21 Merle Goldberg ......................................... 21 Danielle Pekay .......................................... 21 Sandy Sandler............................................ 21 Debra Vishny ............................................ 21 Carol Apfelbaum....................................... 22 Danielle Holden ........................................ 22 Lynne Goldman......................................... 23 Suzanne Minkus ........................................ 23 Gwen Wolken............................................ 23 Myndee Balkan ......................................... 24 Aline Nulman ............................................ 24 Jennifer Weinstein..................................... 24 Alana Werth .............................................. 24 Corrine Wolff ............................................ 24 Esther Drayer ............................................ 25 Arlene Handler .......................................... 25 Carol Katzowsky....................................... 25 Janice Marcus............................................ 25 Beth Levine ............................................... 26 Happy Schmidt.......................................... 26 Amy Wise.................................................. 26 Sherry Becker............................................ 27 Marsha Glassenberg .................................. 27 Joan Blum.................................................. 28 Robin Allen ............................................... 29 Lindsey Berman ........................................ 29 Lillian Lipschultz ...................................... 29 Marcy Saltzman ........................................ 29 Joni Wald .................................................. 29 Ellen Mittelman......................................... 30 Laura Schoeneman .................................... 30 Edie Smithson ........................................... 30 Faye Rosenberg......................................... 31

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

Send your donations prior to the 20th of the month to: teri Robins, 4016 Sunset Lane, northbrook, iL 60062. robinsesq@hotmail.com Name ______________ # of Greetings _______ Amount ____________

c on account c Money enclosed

The Louis Gurvitz Memorial

Sisterhood Judaica Shop

A unique shopping experience awaits you at our ~Shop Around the Corner~ Featured Items for the Month of February

Candlesticks – Kiddush Cups – Challah Plates tablecloths – Challah Covers Additional 10% off the lowest selling price* *excluding Michael Aram merchandise

Please come in and browse, so we can reintroduce ourselves. We’re sure you’ll find something to buy for yourselves or to proudly give to someone as a gift. You’ll see new and imaginative Judaica, useful items for the home, and great merchandise for the kids and grandkids. You can also support israel by purchasing our tallitot, tefillin, jewelry and Ahava made in israel.

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.

Sisterhood tribute Cards & Cookbooks, torah fund Cards, Regal & AMC theatre tickets, and Mah Jongg Cards are also available for purchase in our Shop. Let us order your imprinted kippot for an upcoming Simcha.

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 Appointments are always available by calling Diana Lewis 847.947.2906 Darlene Padnos (h) 847.998.0494 or (c) 847.217.4531 Robyn Rosengard (h) 847.498.9901 or (c) 847.917.1197 Keep browsing, keep shopping, and keep in touch!

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February 2015

Anniversaries February David and Tracey Becker ...................... 1 Shelly and Karen Dubofsky ................... 1 Maurice and Bette Rosen ....................... 2 David and Jodi Lasky ............................ 3 Craig and Donna Yale ................30 yrs. 3 Martin and Judy Kaplan ........................ 4 Michael and Rhoda Markovitz .............. 4 Carter and Meryl Auslander .................. 5 Alan and Debbie Bender ....................... 5 Harvey and Pam Redfern ............20 yrs. 5 Keith and Susan Rosenthal .................... 7 Mel and Tina Bergstein ..............50 yrs. 8 Leon and Irene Blitt ............................... 8 Jonathan and Marla Kazan .................... 8 Joshua and Blair Klein ........................... 8 Stephen and Deborah Wachtel .............. 8 Lawrence and Deborah Haspel .............. 9 James and Marcia Milten ...................... 10 Lawrence and Barbara Metrick ............ 12 Dennis and Ellen Slan ................20 yrs. 12 Adam and Lynn Grossman ................... 14 Eitan and Barbara Ben-Dov .................. 16 Samuel and Robyn Elias ....................... 16 Mitch and Karyn Liss ........................... 16 David and Sheryl Schwartz .................. 16 Steve and Mardel Katz ......................... 17 Allen and Ying Freedman .................... 18 Gerald and Lynn Moss ......................... 18 Avery and Joyce Shulman .................... 18 Gary and Deborah Solomon ......20 yrs. 18 Tony and Lori Khanuk ......................... 20 Michael and Lisa Alter Krule ............... 20 Todd and Lauren Lustbader .................. 20 Jamshid and Jacqueline Soomekh ........ 21 Alex and Rachel Dunn .......................... 22 Mike and Beth Gilford .......................... 22 Curt and Linda Rodin ................40 yrs. 22 Ron and Laura Schoeneman ................. 22 Cary and Carol Weintraub .................... 22 Robert and Jane Boiko .......................... 23 Andrew and Anne Goldman ................. 23 Brad and Sherri Fishman ...................... 24 George and Rosalie Goldberg .............. 24 William and Christine Stolberg ............ 24 Michael and Deborah Eisenberg .......... 25 Charles and Rachel Gruenberg ..20 yrs. 25 Aron and Dorothy Levko ...................... 26 Neil and Paula Friedman ...................... 27 Robert and Linda Lipschultz 50 yrs 27

Norman and Debra Maskin .................. 27 Ted and Marlene Beck .......................... 28 Charles and Paige Gitles ....................... 29 Steven and Shari Malman ..................... 29 Donald and Miriam Pike ...................... 29 Neil and Nancy Elliott .......................... 30 Adam and Jodi Berlinger ...................... 31 Neal and Carol Blustein .............30 yrs. 31 Daniel and Kathleen Knopoff ....30 yrs. 31 Jeffrey and Marianne Lerner ................ 31

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

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

February Bima Flower Fund Donations We want to thank everyone for their good wishes and donations in honor of our 50th Anniversary.

Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.

- Lorraine & Frank Horwitz thanking congregants for their best wishes for our october anniversary, so nice to receive wishes from our synagogue.

- Marvin & Laurel Letwat in memory of Doris Marion Savlin goldberg on the occasion of her yahrzeit.

- Marvin & Laurel Letwat

Sol nathan goldberg on the occasion of his Yahrzeit.

- Marvin & Laurel Letwat

in loving memory of my beloved husband, Richard M. Bergman on the occasion of his Yahrzeit.

- Karen Bergman

With thanks to the marvelous Beth Shalom family for the donations, food, rides, visits, calls, caring friendship, cards and the food! i loved it all and all of you!

- Adrianne Varhula

My sincere thanks for all the good wishes and donations in honor of the birth of my great-grandson, Joel Harrison Dolin.

Your thoughtfulness means so much to me.

- Jeanette Schusteff in honor of my January birthday and the good wishes from the congregation.

- Laurel Letwat

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

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Men's Club President Larry Grossman & Ray Rokni Cold?

Feel the Warmth of Men’s Club!

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Ray Rokni

Club Men’s programming heats up in february with both annual and brand new events that you will warm your heart, soul and stomach:

• february 1: Worldwide Wrap. Whether 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: 12th Annual No Limit Texas Hold-em Tournament and Dinner. fun, food, and prizes. $50.00 per person if paid by february 1, 2015 or $60.00 per person at the door. Players must be at least 21 years old. this charitable event supports organizations that provide services for israeli victims of terrorism. • february 22: The Man of the Year/Youth of the Year Dinner honoring Brad Shaps and Zach Sandler. Brad is an integral part of the synagogue and Men’s Club for the past 15 years, having served as President and as well as multiple VP positions on both executive Boards of the Club and the synagogue. He is a Past President and currently financial VP of CBS. Zach Sandler was a full participant in CBS USY all four years of his USY Career with multiple executive Board positions and leadership roles in many charitable initiatives. Zach is currently a freshman at the University of illinois, where he served as pledge class President of the Alpha epsilon Pi fraternity. Zach is also involved in illinipac, illini Students Supporting israel, and tAMiD israel investment. the event will be held at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai emunah, 3220 Big tree Lane, Wilmette, and starts with silent auction at 4:30pm followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. Help us honor them with your presence at the event and an ad in the ad book.

NEWS FLASH: Lox Box is coming March 8!

Same great food: lox, bagels, onion, tomato, orange juice, & pastry!

Same great causes: ARK, Council for Jewish elderly and CBS Men’s Club Same great price: $30 (order deadline is March 2) ORDERS & QUESTIONS BY EMAILcbsmensclubloxbox@gmail.com ORDER & QUESTIONS BY PHONE Chairman Dan Sher (847) 309-6752

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LOX BOX 2015!

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015

Enough of your favorite foods to serve 6 people for just $30.00!!!

NO PRICE INCREASE FROM LAST YEAR!

* Nova Lox *Dozen Fresh Bagels *Orange Juice *Tomato *Onion *Cream Cheese *Donuts AND MORE!!!

ORDER YOUR BOXES TODAY

PAY BY CHECK OR CHARGE CARD – Complete this form and return it with payment to CBS 3433 Walters, Northbrook, IL 60062 Attention Men’s Club Lox Box: Checks payable to “CBS Men’s Club�.

ORDER BY EMAIL- cbsmensclubloxbox@gmail.com ORDER BY PHONE - Call Chairman Dan Sher (847) 309-6752 Email any questions to cbsmensclubloxbox@gmail.com BE A SPONSOR OR BENEFACTOR – RECEIVE FREE BOXES

CBS Men’s Club delivers hundreds of donated Lox Boxes each year to help feed those who are less fortunate. Over the last 16 years we have served approximately 45,000 people. With your help we will do even more.

BENEFACTOR - For every 20 Lox Boxes purchased for charity, either CJE or ARK, receive 2 additional Lox Boxes at NO CHARGE SPONSOR - For each 10 Lox Boxes purchased, whether they are for yourself, gifts, or for the less fortunate, receive 1 additional Lox Box at NO CHARGE Boxes for SELF _____ + GIFTS _____ + ARK _____ + COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY _____= Total Boxes_______ x $30 = Total Cost __________ (Benefactor / Sponsor – Number NO CHARGE Boxes ____)

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• March 21: Men’s Club Shabbat. Join us for the first ever Saturday morning service led entirely by our Men’s Club. Help us honor our 2015 recipient and past Kavod Award honorees and stay for a delightful Kiddush.

Please visit our website for flyers and registration materials.

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Be A PADS Volunteer!

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.

LifeSource Community Blood Drive

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 02/10/15, 03/10/15, 04/21/15

Sunday, April 12th, 2015 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

every day 1500 blood donors are needed. for over 10 years, Congregation Beth Shalom has responded by hosting a Blood Drive. the CBS Blood Drive this past August was a huge success, please help make this one just as successful!

WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD?

Healthy adults, ages 17 and older (16 with parental permission) who weigh at least 110 pounds. Picture iD required.

PASSOVER ALREADY?????

Relax and breathe………..no it is not Passover already, but it is time for Sarah Budweg and i to begin planning the baking schedule for our Passover Kiddushim and we want YoU!!! Please say yes and sign up for a slot….or two and help us prepare a wonderful assortment of savory hot dishes like our world famous Mac and Cheese and our delicious baked goods such as our mandel bread and assorted cookies and cakes. Here is the baking schedule divided into two hour slots: Please email us with your day and time slot preference to:

IS IT SAFE?

Donating blood poses no health risks.

WHY SHOULD I DONATE?

A pint of blood is separated into three components, so in only an hour you can potentially save three lives!

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred so we can be properly staffed. Please contact Blood Drive Committee Chairman, Steve Elisco, at swelisco@edarch.com to reserve your time.

Kim Shwachman at ksps2324@comcast.net

Monday, March 16th - 4:30-6:30, 6:30-8:30 tuesday, March 17th - 9:30-11:30, 11:30-1:30, 1:30-3:30, or 6:30-8:30 Wednesday, March 18th - 9:30-11:30, 11:30-1:30, 1:30-3:30, or 6:30-8:30 thursday, March 19th - 9:30-11:30**, 11:30-1:30** **if needed thank you in advance for what we know will be another fantastic year!

We look forward to hearing from you!!

Kim Shwachman and Sarah Budweg Pesach Kiddushim Co-Chairs

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5776- Chametz Riddance Food Drive Perform a mitzvah while cleaning out your food pantry!

Collecting all unopened non-perishables Please donate your Chametz for those in need in our local community. Bring your food donations to CBS now! no Chametz donations will be accepted after Wednesday, April 1st.

We will again collect food for the pantries after Passover, Sunday, April 12th.

All donations will benefit the northfield food Pantry and northwest ARK food Pantry.

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The Congregation Gratefully Acknowledges The Following Contributions: RABBI WOLKIN’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Rabbi Wolkin because I enjoy your class – Benita Glickman Rabbi Wolkin for making Eva’s Bat Mitzvah so special – Carol & Michael Nadler Rabbi Wolkin for the mishebeirach said – Roslyn Winston Rabbi Wolkin – just because – Bobbi Simkin Rabbi Wolkin – Joshua & Jessica Rotman Rabbi Wolkin in appreciation of the mishebeirach said for my daughterin-law – Violet Warsaski Carol & Mike Nadler for your daughter Eva’s Bat Mitzvah – Buni & Jordy Berger For the birth of our great granddaughter Samantha Ryan Knopoff – Gloria & Ephraim Knopoff Amy & Joel Taub for Emily & Zach’s recent engagement – Kimberly & Joseph Kesner Dr. Jerry & Renee Cohen for the birth of your granddaughter Isabel Paige – Sharon & Mark Telpner Lorraine & Frank Horwitz for your 50th Anniversary – Helene & Tom Coorsh Shabbat services on our last visit – Karen & Michael Kesner Our 60th Wedding Anniversary – Sheila & Burt Benjamin Bob & Cindy Marder for the birth of your grandson Ryan Drew Marder – Carol & Ed Kaplan, Hirschtritt Licht Family, Judy & Michael Balter Dr. Sheldon & Sandy Cotler for your granddaughter Caroline’s Bat Mitzvah – Sharon & Jules Cohen Anne & Bob Soll for your granddaughter Sophie’s Bat Mitzvah – Fern & Michael Ellison Joyce & Barry Poticha for the birth of your granddaughter Gabriela Marie Shieh Poticha – Donna & Michael Pekay

In memory of: Stuart Horwitz – Marsha & Henry Rabinowitz Sherri Goltz’s mother – Karyn & Mitch Liss & Family Burt Slotky – Lois & Earl Nudelman Warren Elisco – Lenore Weiss, Carol & Ed Kaplan, Scott & Debbie Tucker & Family “Grandma Flo” – Debbie, Scott, Brandon, Melissa & Justin Tucker Julius Kole – Arlene & Ray Handler, Sally & Burt Evans, Mitzie & Stewart Herman, Karen, Jeffrey, Ethan & Joshua Stepen, Lenore Weiss, The Coorsh Family, Dr. Jeffrey & Bonnie Kramer, Renee & Baton Osher, Martin, Diana & Aaron Marks Roselyn Kerstein – David & Barbara Menn Mother of Jeffrey Zalay – David & Barbara Menn Ralph Harwood – Diane Israel Vickie Rosenblum – Sharon & Larry Fretzin Milton Braun – Hirschtritt Licht Family Kerry Klein Butman – Scott & Debbie Tucker Bob Viner – Dr. Jeffrey & Bonnie Kramer Dorothea Wolf – Rhoda & Michael Markovitz, Beth Fishman Gladys Lezak – Linda, Harvey, Dana & David Lezak Judith Brandwein – Lenore Weiss Father of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Eisenberg – Renee & Bob Cremer Irv Luban – Ed & Arlene Hammerman

Speedy recovery: Randy Isaacs – Roz Kahn Elyse Millman – Dr. Jeffrey & Bonnie Kramer

DONATIONS

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

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

ALAN H. MEDANSKY MEMORIAL NATIV SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

FRANCINE SHAPIRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

In memory of:

In honor of:

Warren Elisco –Jody, Ben & Bari Sigal

Anita and Harold Gordon on the B’Nai Mitzvah of their grandsons Matthew and Nathan – Margie & David Shapiro

BERNARD GRAD MEMORIAL CHESED FUND:

In memory of:

In honor of:

Ruth Reed and Philip Freed – Hedy Margolin

Harold Kessler for being honored by the Israel Bond Organization – Fern & Larry Roseman Naomi Weiss for her support and guidance in assisting Eva prepare for her Bat Mitzvah – Carol & Michael Nadler Marlin Kirshenbaum for her years of help to the Mitzvot Committee – Mitzvot Committee Janice and Selwyn Marcus in appreciation of your kindness to Amanda on her recent visit to Chicago – Michelle & Philip Berman

In memory of: Erwin Stein – Amy Rubenstein Julius Kole – Fern & Larry Roseman; Jodi & Adam Berlinger & family Milton Braun – Robin & Cliff Wolf Dorothea Wolf – Cece & Arlen Lasinsky

BURT PATZIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Judy and Jerry Sider on the marriage of their son – Phyllis & Leonard Mason Carrie and Herb Rosenstein on their granddaughter’s marriage – Phyllis & Leonard Mason Amy and Joel Taub on the engagement of Emily and Zach – Ellyn & Harvey Nudelman Judy and Mark Schwartz on the birth of their granddaughter – Phyllis & Leonard Mason

Speedy recovery: Bernie Petchenik – Phyllis & Leonard Mason

In memory of: Julius Kole – Ellyn & Harvey Nudelman Warren Elisco – Phyllis & Leonard Mason Father of Jerry Sider – Phyllis & Leonard Mason

CANTOR’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Helene and Tom Coorsh on the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison – Marla & Ron Zelikow & family Susan Schwartz on her becoming an adult Bat Mitzvah – Jane & Brian Renz Cantor Steven Stoehr for all his help – Stephen A. Tew Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation for making Eva’s Bat Mitzvah so special – Carol & Michael Nadler Howard Samuels and family on the birth of daughter Abby – Judy & Jim Hoke Meryl and Carter Auslander on the marriage of Lindsey and Danny – Dayle & Dennis Teven Robin and Allan Berg on their son Jason’s engagement to Alexa Rosenbloom – Alene & Cary Wintroub & family Anita and Harold Gordon on the B’Nai Mitzvah of their grandsons Matthew and Nathan – Debbie & Michael Kay Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation of the misheberach offered for Carl Fischman – Lorraine & Carl Fischman Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation of his guidance on the 80th anniversary of his Haftorah – Alan Lipson

In memory of: Warren Elisco – Linda N. Gold; Maureen Gold Erwin Stein – Wendy & Sheldon Copeland Martin Kassab – Joy Berks Helen Cooper, Leo Cooper and Sarah Shatz – Renee, Elliot, Howard & Jessica Roth Mother of Susan Freeman – Alene & Cary Wintroub Mother of Nancy and Phillip Resnick – Alene & Cary Wintroub Abbey Samuels – Carole & Edward Block Julius Kole – Wendy & Sheldon Copeland; Marla & Ron Zelikow; Cece & Arlen Lasinsky Ruthe Stein – Harborside Condominium Assn.

Milton Braun – Robin & Rick Dissen Bob Viner – Pepi & Bobby Barr

GOLD FAMILY SABBATH FUND: In honor of: Helene and Tom Coorsh on the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison Carol, Michael, Neil & Alison Schnitzler; Amy, Lawrence & Meital LeVine Cindy Stern for a job well done for the Jewish Film Festival – Judy & Joel Greenman In support of the ARK Programs – Lissa & Jay Silver Carrie and Herb Rosenstein on their granddaughter Dana’s marriage – Linda & Bernie Petchenik Sheila and Burt Benjamin on their 60th wedding anniversary – Jill & Les Olefsky Lorraine and Frank Horwitz on their 50th weddng anniversary – Carol & Michael Schnitzler Gail and Brad Shaps on their wedding anniversary – Carol & Michael Schnitzler Laura and Lee Shulman in appreciation of the desk for Meital – Amy, Lawrence & Meital LeVine

In memory of: Burt Slotky – Judy & Joel Greenman Robert Pattis – Marsha & Henry Rabinowitz Gussie Barsky – Zelda Seiden Erwin Stein – Debbie & Rob Kamensky Julius Kole – Sarah & Allan Budweg & family; Laura & Ron Schoeneman Ralph Eiseman – Sarah & Allan Budweg & family Sheldon Epstein – Sarah & Allan Budweg & family Roselyn Kerstein – Sarah & Allan Budweg & family Milton Braun – Ethel & Art Obrand; Carol & Michael Schnitzler & family; Cece & Arlen Lasinsky Dorothea Wolf – Lisa & Harold Dembo; Carol & Michael Schnitzler & family

HARVEY R. GOLD SEFER HAFTARAH FUND: In honor of: Lauren Simon and Keith Nguyen on their marriage – Allison & Jeremy Magid

HAROLD & SHIRLEY HOFFMAN ADULT EDUCATION LEARNING FUND: In honor of: Arlene and Norm Segal on Jenna and Jordan’s marriage – Sandy & Randy Barr

HELENE HOFFMAN MEMORIAL CONCERT FUND: In honor of: Beverly and Mel Dolin on the birth of their great grandson Jack Harrison – Barbara Scott Harvey R. Gold with wishes for a healthy and speedy recovery – Sheila & Burt Handler

In memory of: Julius Kole – Barbara Scott Milton Braun – Janet & Arnie Hoffman Dorothea Wolf – Janet & Arnie Hoffman; Marcia & Henry Rabinowitz

HIGH HOLIDAY PRAYER BOOK FUND: In honor of: Lorraine and Frank Horwitz on their 50th wedding anniversary – Jean Goldrosen Sue and Joel Weinstein on their 60th wedding anniversary – Phyllis & Leonard Mason

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HOWARD SINTON MEMORIAL HIGH HOLIDAY FUND:

LESTER KURNICK YOUTH FUND:

In honor of:

Robin and Allen Berg on Jason and Alexa’s engagement – Bonnie and Rick Meltzer Cindy and Bob Marder on the birth of their grandson Ryan Drew – Judy & Joel Greenman Helene and Tom Coorsh on the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison – Ellen & Andy Roth

The dedication of the Hanukiah in memory of Howard Sinton – Fern & Larry Roseman

In memory of: Roselyn Kerstein – Cece & Arlen Lasinsky

JANNA SUGAR MEMORIAL ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Lily and Harry Zoberman on the marriage of their son Eric and Jennifer – Terri & Marc Schwartz Renee and Jerry Cohen on the birth of their granddaughter Isabel Paige – Adrienne & Jerry Bauer; Ina & Michael Schneiderman Carol Abrahams on Lily Glaubinger’s Bat Mitzvah – Sandy and Randy Barr Barbara and Richard Felt on Sarah’s engagement to Justin – Bev & David Sugar Alene and Norman Segal on the marriage of their daughter Jenna to Jordan Zahn – Renee Orelove Cindy and Bob Marder on the birth of their grandson Ryan Drew – Iris & Steve Podolsky

In memory of: Geri Hoffman – Mona & Andy Berman Stuart Greenberg – Bev Sugar Ronald Rosenfeld – Shaynee & David Jankelovitz; Bev, David, Ben & Jordan Sugar Fred Kohn – Shaynee & David Jankelovitz Julius Kole – Barb & Joe Wolke; Denise, Josh & Ethan Handler; Sandy & Randy Barr Milton Braun – Terri & Marc Schwartz; Cynthia & Bruce Shankman, Rebecca & Ilan Schwartz and Dan Sneider Ludwig Freund – Sandi Berkowitz David Pochis - Estelle & Eddie Miller Ruthe Stein – Joshua Liebman Lenny Feldman – Estelle & Eddie Miller Amy Singer – Sharon & Joel Schwartz Mollie Spector – Denise Handler Jeff Spreckman – Renee Orlove Sylvia Polakow – Marcia & Ken Petchenik

JEROME J. KAPLAN MEMORIAL ADULT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Carrie and Herb Rosenstein on the marriage of their granddaughter Dana – Ellen Kaplan Betty Schraiber on the marriage of her granddaughter – Ellen Kaplan

In memory of: Kevin, son-in-law of Lieba Goldman – Debra & Bruce Bell; Ellen Kaplan

KESSLER MEMORIAL SHABBATONE FUND: In memory of: Mort Kessler – Estelle & Ed Arvey

LAWRENCE B. ROSNER BUILDING FUND: In honor of: Mindy and Frank Star on their 14th wedding anniversary – The Star Family Foundation George Platt for leading the minyan service at the shiva of Burt Slotky – Fern Slotky & family Steve Lessman for leading the minyan service at the shiva of Burt Slotky – Fern Slotky & family Judie and Eric Smith on the birth of their granddaughter Olivia Jordyn – Laurie Rosner

In memory of: Burt Slotky – Fern Netzky; Lana & Danny Zakon; Marsha & Henry Rabinowitz; Helene & Lenny Becker Mother of Nancy Resnick – Lisa & Evan Oblonsky & family Vickie Rosenblum – Lisa & Evan Oblonsky & family Mother of Sander Berman – Fern Slotky Dorothea Wolf – Lisa & Evan Oblonsky & family

Warren Elisco – Diane & Gene Chodash; Linda Ring & family; Cece & Arlen Lasinsky Julius Kole – Cindy & Bob Marder; Ellen & Andy Roth

Ronald Simon – Stuart Simon Milly Benjamin and Vivian Schwartz – Sheila & Burt Benjamin Howard Magid – Allison & Jeremy Magid Jacob Wadler – Karen & Jeff Wadler Fran Sharp Auslander – Arlene & Robert Sharp Morris Flignor – Susan & Herb Sier Ida Miller – Dolores Miller Bessie Marcus – Anne Tossey Martin Pearlman – Irwin Pearlman Theodore Fisch – Max Fisch Jean Schneider and Frank Schneider – Ellen Finn Ruth Harris – Jody & Marshall Kerschner Gloria Maneloveg – Susan Rubin Charles Rosenmutter – Steven Rosenmutter Marcia Berns – Louis Berns Jacob Wadler – Karen & Jeff Wadler Elsie Gail and Leonard Gail – Sanford Gail Arthur Lindenberg – Karen Weiner Anna Cohen – Larry Cohen Edward Nudelman – Earl Nudelman Milton Hochman – David Hochman All her loved ones – Charlotte Grimson Jody Kerschner – Marshall Kerschner Samuel Bentkover – Burt Bentkover Reuben F. Brookstone, Florence Brookstone, Anne Blum and Solomon Blum – Joan & Milton Blum Clara Schoenfeld – Murray & Floris Leipzig Sophie Fridkin – Joan Solomon Esther Tikulski and Baruch Berman – Lorraine & Frank Horwitz Irving Horwitz, Linda Fishel and Janice Horwitz – Lorraine & Frank Horwitz Edward Breger – Rochelle & Eugene Breger Sarah Cigelnik – Jerry Sideman All his loved ones – Joel Klein All their loved ones – Sandra & Murray Randell Max Becker – Lennard Becker

PAUL WALD YAHRZEIT FUND:

PRAYER BOOK FUND (CHUMASH):

In honor of:

Speedy recovery: Jerry Stanton – Cherie Goldman

In memory of: Julius Kole – Debbie & Lester Rosen Dorothea Wolf – Judy & Joel Greenman Judith Brandwein – Judy & Joel Greenman

LEWIS D. GREENBERG MEMORIAL SHABBATONE FUND: In memory of: Julius Kole – Marcia &Ken Petchenik Dorothea Wolf – Vivian Koehler Natalie Ligier, Milton Warsaski, Sophie Berenson, Joseph Berenson, Dorothy Friedman, Sam Friedman, Mike Berlin, Gloria Berenson, James Berenson and Jack Friedman – Violet Warsaski

MEN’S CLUB YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Renee and Jerry Cohen on the birth of their granddaughter Isabel Paige – Dayle & Dennis Teven Cindy and Bob Marder on the birth of their grandson Ryan Drew – Cece & Arlen Lasinsky

In memory of:

In memory of: Rose Steinberg, Minnie Herman and Peter Herman – Mitzie & Stewart Herman Joseph Harris – Rosalyn & William Harris Max Katzenstein – Sheryl & Fred Katzenstein Sidell Reiner – Rochelle Breger Edward Price – Richard Price Gertrude Rosin – Frances Kazan May Zlatkin and Arthur Zlatkin – Rose & Art Goldberg Aleck Frank – Joan Wolff Fannie Herman – Anita Gabel William Factor – Sandy Zelen Betty Mintz – Fran Brookstein Madelyn Bentkover – Burt Bentkover Harry Bergman – Ann Matasar Harold Burland and Leonard Teven – Dayle & Dennis Teven Irwin Ginsburgh – James Ginsburgh Sheila R. Simon – Frances & Earl Simon Paul Ziegler – Faye & David Ziegler Colette Lopata – Howard Lopata Allen Goldberg – Harriet Goldberg Myrtle Cole – Marlene Gurtz Dorothy Gurtz – Marlene Gurtz Evelyn Fischer – Susan & Scott Glazer Leo Silverman – Elaine Silverman Lyon Grimson – Charlotte & Lawrene Grimson Frances Weil – Linda Weil Foster Burt Spitz – Kim Shwachman Max Werth – Ruth Werth Adeline Mendelson – Mardel Katz Louise Maslov and Marcia Maslov – Ed, Joanna & Brandon Maslov; Irving Maslov Beatrice Lewis and Aaron Schupack – Diana & Maurice Lewis Isadore Bertash, Fanny Shulman and Abraham Shulman – Laura & Lee Shulman George Blustein – Neal Blustein

In honor of: Lorraine and Frank Horwitz on their 50th wedding anniversary – Jean Goldrosen

RABBI MELMAN’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Marilyn and Joel Fish on the birth of their granddaughter Kayla Shae – Miriam & Nathan Harpaz Jane and Lenny Siedband on the birth of their grandson Miles Bailey – Renee & Jerry Cohen Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of making Eva’s Bat Mitzvah so special – Carol & Mike Nadler Carol and David Adams on the birth of their grandson Ariel Daniel – Diane & Gene Chodash Renee and Jerry Cohen on the birth of their granddaughter Isabel Paige – Sheila & Maurice Netter; Arlene & Ray Handler; Barbara and David Menn Susan and Michael Koenig on the birth of Anna Cecile, their daughter and the granddaughter of Judy and Ed Rowe - Judy & Ed Rowe Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of Shabbat services – Karen & Michael Kesner Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of the misheberach offered for Sydney Madison Warsaski – Violet Warsaski

Speedy recovery: Elyse Hullman – Deby & Michael Eisenberg Elyse Millman – Michele & Skip Rosenmutter

In memory of: Ronni – Wife and mother of the Abramovitz family – Sheryl & Howard Kleeman June Roth – Michele & Skip Rosenmutter Son of Elayne & Marshall Romanz – Deby & Michael Eisenberg Warren Elisco – Susan & Neil Fialkow Julius Kole – Sheila & Maury Netter; Renee & Jerry Cohen; Deby & Michael Eisenberg

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Milton Braun – Sharon & Mark Telpner Judith Brandwien – Sharon & Mark Telpner

ROSENGARD MUSEUM FUND: In memory of: Gregg Moss – Roberta & Norm Friedman Abby, daughter and sister of the Samuels Family – Beth & Sheldon Gaffen Bonnie, sister of Alan Fine – Beth & Sheldon Gaffen

RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND: In honor of: Frank Chiarella – Ed, Joanna & Buzz Maslov Renee and Jerry Cohen on the birth of their granddaughter Isabel Paige – Jane & Lenny Siedband Susan Schwartz on her becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Enid & Fred Grabiner Mr. & Mrs. Mike Friedland on the birth of their grandson Ryan Drew – Ed Maslov Cindy and Bob Marder on the birth of their grandson Ryan Drew – Ed Maslov; Sharon & Mark Telpner

In memory of: Father of Jayme Ernsteen – Ellen Finn Burt Slotky – Faye & Fred Tatel Julius Kole – Enid & Fred Grabiner; Naomi Weiss Milton Braun – Faye & Fred Tatel Warren Elisco – Naomi Weiss Elsa Spitz – Ed, Joanna & Buzz Maslov

RUTH & ROBERT WERSHKOFF MINYAN BREAKFAST FUND: In honor of: Susan and Harold Schwartz on Susan becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Ilene & Norm Iglarsh

In memory of: Stuart Berks – Joy Berks Robert Wershkoff – Susan Edelheit & Judith Fink June Friedman – Harriet & Bob Tektiel Warren Elisco – Barbara & Marshall Dickler Ozzie Dickler – Barbara & Marshall Dickler Jacqueline Futterman and Harry C. Futterman – Arvin Futterman

SIM SHALOM PRAYER BOOK FUND: In honor of: Lorraine and Frank Horwitz on their 50th wedding anniversary – Sue & Abe Drayer, Maureen & Jerry Edelman, Arlene Gelman, Carol Grad, Ilene & Norm Iglarsh & Edie & Ken Smithson

SISTERHOOD EYSHET CHAYIL FUND: In memory of: Kerry Klein Butman – Linda Ring & family Amy Singer – Ellen & Andy Roth

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT KIDDUSH FUND: In honor of: Helene and Tom Coorsh on the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison – Edna & Mike Schrank Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tucker on the birth of their grandson – Iris & Ira Lerner In appreciation of everyone who remembered their 46th wedding anniversary – Davida & Jeffrey Arnold In honor of their 55th wedding anniversary – Frances & Rabbi Stanley Kazan Cindy and Bob Marder on the birth of their grandson Ryan Drew – Edna & Mike Schrank; Carol & Michael Schnitzler

Speedy recovery: Earl Strum – Darlene & Norman Padnos Bernie Petchenik – Iris & Ira Lerner Herb Rosenstein – Iris & Ira Lerner

In memory of: Morris Frydman – Edna & Mike Schrank

Jennifer Matz – Iris & Ira Lerner Julius Kole – Adrianne Varhula Milton Braun – Edna & Mike Schrank Roz Simon – Arlene & Howard Saretsky Berel Sales – Frances Binder Hyman Kopolavics – Jeanette Schusteff

SOPHIE BINSTEIN TZEDAKAH FUND: In memory of: Fred Byk – Cindy & Bob Marder Mariana Lippa – Cindy & Bob Marder Simon Brown – Edie & Ken Smithson Shirley Johnson – Beverly Binstein

We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Esteemed Members Julius S. Kole Sara Simon Ruthe Stein Jacqueline Rogin Jerry Berg Esther “Terry” Halpern

STEVEN TEITELBAUM RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Herst on Carly and Matt’s marriage – Barbara & David Menn Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Garber on Taryn and Michael’s marriage – Mona & Neal Weiss Helene and Tom Coorsh on the birth of their grandson Jack Harrison – Mona & Neal Weiss Stephen Ruben on receiving an award from the Kent Alumni Association – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Gail Pisut on her special birthday – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum Jordan Teitelbaum on his birthday – Bobbie & Harvey Teitelbaum; Merle, Sam, Josh & Danny Cowin Jason Teitelbaum – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum; Merle, Sam, Josh & Danny Cowin Susan Schwartz on her becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Julie Teitelbaum & family; Ronna & Ronald Heftman John Schodin on his birthday – Bobbie & Harvey Teitelbaum Marcy Shuman on her birthday – Merle, Sam, Josh & Danny Cowin; Bobbie & Harvey Teitelbaum Harvey R. Gold with thoughts and wishes for good health – Sharon & Elliot Goldman

Speedy recovery to: Larry Ordower – Bobbi & Harvey Teitelbaum; Roin & Lee Eisenberg

In memory of: Esther Levine – Barbara & David Menn June Roth – Mona & Neal Weiss Marshall Furer – Bobbie & Harvey Teitelbaum Julius Kole – Mona & Neal Weiss; Marcy Teitelbaum & family

SCHWARTZ CALL-IN FUND: In honor of: Susan Schwartz on her becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Sharyl, Mitch, Jessica & Nina Portugal; Marsha & Stuart Diamond; Debbie & Ben Dubn Lorraine and Frank Horwitz on their 50th wedding anniversary – Bonnie, Irwin & Heather Role and Kimberly Role & Alan Schulte Renee and Jerry Cohen on the birth of their granddaughter Isabel Paige – Barbara & Mark Gelfeld Sheila and Burt Benjamin on their 60th wedding anniversary – Lois Warshaw & Bernard Widen Judie & Eric Smith – Barbara & Mark Gelfeld Susan Schwartz on her beautiful Torah reading – Sonja Gebel Fred Jules Janowitz on the 87th anniversary of his birth – Rita Janowitz

In memory of: Burt Slotky – Joan & Robert Lipsig; Marci & Ken Bluestone Abraham Kassab – Joy Berks Julius Kole – Andi & David Reich & family; Gail & Mark Pierce; Andrea Brandess Ralph Harwood – Diane Israel Kerry Klein Butman – Gail & Mark Pierce Beloved Fred – Marcy & Mark Saltzman Ruthe Stein – Barbara & Morris Askenazi Lenny Feldman – Harriet & Lester Berger

In Loving Memory

if you wish to honor the memory of a dear one, a most fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is through a Memorial Plaque. each memorial plaque, bearing the name and yahrzeit date, is mounted on the tablet in the Moseson Memorial Alcove. it is lit on the Shabbat of the week of the yahrzeit, on the day of the yahrzeit and on the four festivals during the year when Yizkor is recited. Call Maria (847-498-4100) for information or to order a plaque. the following families have dedicated memorial plaques in the Moseson Memorial Alcove in memory of their loved ones.

in memory of ADRIENNE PADNICK

by Lissa & Jay Silver in memory of SIMON BROWN by edie & Ken Smithson

in memory of DR. VICTOR GANZ

by Judy & Joel greenman in memory of RHEA WOLFF

by Sandy & noel Wilner

in memory of MARIANA LIPPA by eva & Daniel Sideman in memory of ARNIE OBLONSKY by evan oblonsky in memory of MAURICE ALBIN

by Rosalie S. Albin

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Yahrzeits February 1-6 Marion Abrahams Irene Baron Fannie Diamond Philip Goldberg Donald Jacobs Rae Jacobson Ruth Kanter Morris B Kozin Jules Milten Irving Pickard Harry Projansky Leo Ross Alvin Burton Rubens Mitchell Yale Smith Irving Weintraub Frederick Weiss Sheldon Wolfmark Bernard Wolkov Sara Zuckerman Leila Alpert Bessie Bertash Anne Friedman Ida Gaines Anne Hirsch Harry Hoffman Steven Charles Hoffman Harold Horwitz Herbert Isaacson Minnie Linkow Shirley Reis Lipson Sidney Rosen Harry Rosenberg Celia Rubenstein Joseph Abraham Schatz Marcia Joy Shapiro Rochelle Weil Harold Wilner Steven Wishnoff Gutman "Gus" Cranow Mary Feldman Sam Gebel Sally Kirshenbaum Beatrice Libman Lillian Zager Morris Block Luba Chabner Ben Gold Hyman Iglarsh Arnold Morgan Morris Chub Petasnick Alfred Rosenberg Judy Gold Rozner Lillian Rubin Rose Sarlat Estelle Schaffner Arnold Weiner Paul Wolkin Joseph Arbetter

Jacqueline Arbus Sandra Cymerman Charles Z Glick Freeda Hofeld Mary Kasper Arnold Kravitz Morris Leitman Nettie Levine David Melman Arthur Nutig Harry Orkin Ruth Projansky Marion Rosenstein Barbara Shulman David Tenenblatt Sonny Ander Isaac Feinstein Esther Fialkow Helen Gold Hyman Kawer Renee Manelis Ruth Markman Maxine Nelson Isaac Stucker Harold Treger Milton Weiss Ethel Wenig Lewis G. Zagel

February 7-13 Joel Arnold Arlene Bell Claire Benson Manny Diamond Ceil Edelstein Anne Elsberg Ethel Gill Tillie Goldman Sherry Harris Morris Neiditch Miriam Samborn Harold Sawyer Jack Schakner Meyer Teinowitz William Joseph Wasserman Philip Billowitz Estelle Gloss Harold H. Harrison Edith Rose Kramer Isaac Levine Anne Lyons Rolnick Rebecca R. Sheade Hannah Shenfeld Bernice Taub Eric Craig Timoner William Tokowitz Max Zisook Anne Blum

Harry Figenholtz Joseph Hartenstein Alex Minkus Helen Pell Morris Selin Dolores A. Slan Charlotte Wiseman Sonia Chabner Francine Elrod Marvin Fink Erna Hirsch Ronald Klein Alexander Louis Kramer Abraham H Lichtenstein Eme Myers Michael Rabin Tillie Waller Resnick Irving Shapiro Ellen Shyette Steiner Philip Bichowsky Lillian Crandus Samuel Epstein Ilona Klein Sam Lopata Edgar N Rosen Samuel Skidelsky Morris Stern Sidney Walowitz Eli Winn Herb Alpert Paul Bernsen Frieda Camp Dr. Harold Epstein Laurence Good Albert Goodwin Joseph Kay Lillian Kerschner Beatrice Klass Esther Korol Belle Lasky Jack Mangoubi Dorothy Melamed Belle Lasky Moller Meyer Nitzkin Ted Y. Samotny Julius Schloss Phillip Shaffer Albert Sperber Rebecca Adland Stern Shlomo Szlamkowicz Ida Telpner Oscar Wolfson Sam Basofin Shirley Flaster Joseph Gabel Charlotte Roslyn Glazer Miriam Sara Goldstein Rose Goldstein Kaufman Harold Jesser

Sara Kaplan Herman Miller Sylvia Richardson Keni Root Samuel Rosenblum Rae Saitelbach Zvi Shafir

February 14-20 Benjamin Chabner Taudee Cohen Philip Glicksman Dennis Kessler William B Pick Gerald Rotman Meyer Shechtman Benjamin Wrobel Celia Aronoff Sidney Belenke Trudy Fishbain Claire Greenspan Minnie Katz David Polakow Touba Rastegar Esther Roy Rebecca Sherman Sclare Dr. Sydney Silverman Ruth Africk Molly Ansell Marion Goldstein Herman Haspel Joan Jaffe Harry Kaplan Alvin L. Newman Esther Schaffer Bluma Zandberg Barnett Barnow Gahee Genender Beverly Hoffman Gerald Kanter Jacob Kaplan Hyman Kessler Paul Lehrfeld Eva Neimark Reuben Schneider Sam Banks Abraham Borenheim Allen Brown David Goldberg Suzanne Greenfield Herman Kaplan George Miller Abraham Salkin Joseph Schnitzler Ivan Topel Sarah Wagner Esther Schneiderman Appel

Sidney Cohen Irving Dubofsky June Freeman Edith Glaberson Albert L Goldsand Sarah Goodwin Leo Issen Bernard Kogan Rose Kwalwaser Benjamin Mark Ida Maxman Pauline Minkus Raymond Portugal Ben Sylvan Elex M. Alter Sorel Ansell William Donenberg Maureen Forman Dora Goldman Sam Gordon Florence Gotkin Beverly Kaplan Ira Korman Lena Levine Meyer Linkow Sol Maskin Daniel Pintz Samford Porvin Deanna Rudich Sarah Shindler Channie Studnitzer Mary Wagner Howard Weisman

February 21-27 Theodore A. Bovilsky Frieda A. Cohen Dora Fein Joseph Freedman David Goldberg Raymond Goldberg Betty Greenberg Abraham Greenspan Lacey Horwitch David Levine Sol Olefsky Belle Rappin Gil Wagner Ralph Waiss Arthur Baron Jeff Dryer Jack Epstein Jack Feldman Samuel H. Friedman Earl Jay Goldberg Estelle Gottlieb Marvin Hoffman Edward Holtzman Belle Jacobs

Judy Katzowsky Jack Kopol Jack Lerner Anne B. Mackin Samuel Maslov Harold Mason Jack Redfern Fred Saruk Albert Slaw Rosalie Spitzner Helen Chodash Steinfeld Margo Weissman Daryl Worley Lawrence J Bernstein Rose Feinberg Sheldon Gilford William Handler Morris Hauser Marvin Hoffen Michael Ira Kamensky Harry Rosenberg Rebecca Rosenthal Betty Schulman Mort Shriner Edith Weiland Silberg Esther Simon Oliver Steiner Pearl Sterling Bertha Unger Molly Wagner Sam Zelen Gertrude Behrstock David Bernstein Mary Block Hannah Bramson Jacob Diamond Norman Faber Sarah Gaby Anne Greenfield Maurice Haft Ida Kosova Herbert Kreiter Howard Neumann Harry Pestine Faye Rosenberg Kate Tessler Dr. Jeffrey Tritsch Florence Weiner Edward Wishnoff Fanny Adler Hyman Africk James Berenson Mamie Lerman Davis Abe Edelman Donald Epstein Albert Fink Joseph Gee Ernest Jacob Shirley Minkus

Elizabeth Nathan Odile Pintz Lois Ross Louis Shore Sam Shwachman Frank Topel Edward Zelner Joseph L. Ashman Bernard Binder Sam Byzek Isidor Dishler David Edelman Aaron Elisco Gladys Kaufman Albert J. Kessler Lillian Kramer Jessie Kristal Samuel Lasky Susan Lasky Doris W. Mages Anne Weisman Harry H. Fischman Nathan Israel Gess Marvin Goldrosen Samuel Goldstein Rose Halpern Flavia Kunin Henry Lava Tillie Lerner Leonard Lobell Sarah Novak Gus Stein Senta Stiefel Lillian Verson

February 28 Philip Bender Abe Borman Edward Bubley Manuel Desnet Leo Eisenberg Charles Gotkin Morvarid Hakimian David Emanuel Licht Sylvia Peckler Maurice Polisky Herbert Poncher Barbara Robins Helen Roseman Philip Rubin Saul Slan Irving Izzy Solomon Marvin Wolff

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