CBS October 2014

VOL. 48 NO. 3, October 2014 Elul 5774/Tishrel 5775

Congregation Beth Shalom, Men's Club & Sisterhood invite you to get ready to hustle with the ClerGees at our Sukkot Night Fever dinner with disco line dancing!

Monday, October 13th, 2014 6:00 - 7:45 pm $28 for your IMMEDIATE family OR $12 per person (see reservation form on page 4)

Join the fun in our beautiful Congregation Beth Shalom Sukkah and Wintergarden Partially funded by the Harvey L. Miller Supporting Foundation

Holiday Faire 2014 Tuesday, November 4 3 PM—9 PM Wednesday, November 5 9 AM—3 PM Lunch and dinner will be available for purchase Come see our new look!

Choose from many vendors—favorites and new— featuring items for everyone on your gift list!

Jewelry—baby gifts—personalized items—stationery—original art— clothing—serving pieces—movie passes—leather goods—and many more!

Unique items will be in our Raffle!

Come early for the best selection Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL | 847.498.4100 x72 MasterCard, VISA, and Discover accepted

www.BethShalomNB.org

Schedule of Shabbat Services & Candle Lighting Friday Evening ..................................October 3 Candles.............................................6:11 PM Kol Nidre (starting with Mincha) ..............6:15 PM Saturday Morning ............................October 4 Yom Kippur Service........................9:00 AM Yizkor Service (Wood Oaks)-at the conclusion of service

Yizkor Service & Martyrology (Main Sanctuary).......................3:00 PM Mincha .............................................4:00 PM Final Shofar Blast ...........................7:10 PM Friday Evening ................................October 10 Candles.............................................5:59 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning ..........................October 11 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha ...........................................12:45 PM Friday Evening ................................October 17 Candles.............................................5:48 PM Shabbat Service .............................6:45 PM Saturday Morning ..........................October 18 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Study Minyan ................................10:30 AM Friday Evening ................................October 24 Candles.............................................5:38 PM Mincha .............................................6:45 PM Saturday Morning ..........................October 25 Shabbat Service .............................9:30 AM Family Shabbat Service...............10:45 AM Mincha ...........................................12:45 PM Friday Evening ................................October 31 Candles......................................10.55:28 PM Mincha .............................................6:45 PM Minyan Monday - Friday..............................6:45 AM Sunday - Thursday Evening ..........7:45 PM Sunday Morning .............................8:45 AM

From the Rabbi Aaron Melman

Rabbi's Desk

I know we seem far removed from summer however I can’t help but reflect on a very powerful two weeks I spent up at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. I think back to sitting on a bench overlooking Buckatabon Lake. The sun is setting and if a picture’s really worth a thousand words then this sunset is worth two thousand. There are several bald eagles flying above the lake – watching them is majestic. I really love the outdoors. Watching campers and staff members head towards their evening programs is a treat. Camp is alive with so many different activities - it is hard to keep track of everything going on.

In addition to teaching and talking with different staff members, I spent much of the time walking around camp and seeing the life that exists with magnificent Jewish splendor. There is so much that happens every day. It was wonderful to visit with those from Beth Shalom, both campers and staff.

I am taken back to my summer days at camp and in the provincial parks of Northern Ontario where I took campers on canoe trips all throughout the summer. Overnight camp is an incredible experience and a Jewish overnight camp like Ramah does more than simply offer one an overnight camp.

Camp Ramah is a unique and special place. In many ways it is just like other overnight camps; kids have the ability to express themselves and grow and try new things for the first time in a safe and nurturing environment. However, it differs in so many ways from other overnight camps in that everything exists in a Jewish framework.

Hebrew is used extensively throughout camp. Kids learn Hebrew and study Jewish texts and not only do they grow as individuals; they grow Jewishly at Camp Ramah.

I confess that I did not go to Camp Ramah as a kid. I went to another Jewish summer camp north of Toronto where I returned as a staff member for many years. Being up in Wisconsin’s Northwoods I could see the difference between what I experienced when I was younger and what these kids are experiencing today. Jewish education happens in so many different ways. Sometimes it is in the classroom, sometimes it is on the baseball field, the high and low ropes course, and sometimes it is in the chadar ochel, the dining hall. But no matter where it is found, it is found all over Ramah. To see and participate in a living, thriving Conservative Jewish summer experience is something very special.

Ramah is not just a summer experience. The lessons learned at this Jewish overnight camp is an education that lasts a lifetime. Jewish skills, Jewish thinking and developing a Jewish identity are elements that stay with one who has been at Ramah. When many people today have trouble understanding what the Conservative Movement is all about, Camp Ramah helps people understand what it means to live and breathe a Conservative Jewish lifestyle.

As we approach the fall, a time when people will once again register their children for camp, I hope that you will strongly consider Camp Ramah, or suggest Camp Ramah to others, as a way of enriching their entire Jewish being.

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM A Conservative, Egalitarian, Keruv Synagogue (welcoming interfaith families) shalom 2

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Cantor’s

presents 16th Annual Helene Hoffman Memorial Cantorial Concert

Notes

Friends In Harmony: A Neighborhood Concert

Cantor Steve

At my last Cantors Convention in Florida the members were treated to a lecture by Rabbi Jack Reimer. (Google him). Rabbi Reimer offered a smorgasbord of insights into congregational life and that of clergy. His outlook on the role of Rabbis and Cantors was that each of us need to be more pliable and prepared to, like Transformers, change into something other than our traditional role. He sees the clergy role as being multi-dimensional, what Judaism might refer to as a Kol Bo. Rabbi Reimer joked that ‘every rabbi is a frustrated Hazzan and the shul in which the Rabbi is the Hazzan, the shul is frustrated’.

Rabbi also emphasized that one needs to remind him/herself that while he/she gets paid by the congregation, ultimately he/she works for God. One cannot depend on transitory comments and whims, likes and dislikes of a particular person, but rather be secure in their “calling” and know their value to the whole of the community. As Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel once wrote in an essay entitled “The Vocation of the Cantor”, in his book The Insecurity of Freedom: “A Cantor who faces the holiness in the Ark rather than the curiosity of man will realize that his audience is God”. (That is where I got the idea for my 2nd music CD entitled, “An Audience of One”).

As we find ourselves in this period of the Jewish calendar when we are taking account of our past and participating in what Jewish tradition calls Cheshbon HaNefesh, an accounting of the soul, we all have to ask ourselves the hard questions. What is the work we are doing? For whose benefit are we working (beyond bringing home a paycheck to pay for the necessities of life)? Have we lost concentration on the primary goals in our life’s work?

Rabbi Reimer suggests that we must be at times like a tightrope walker. We must not be distracted by the audience around us or the final destination, but rather be in the moment, focused and purposeful.

Rav Nachman was looking to hire someone and inquired of him several questions. The man looked at the Rabbi and asked, “For whom do you work”, to which Rav Nachman responded, “I wish to hire you just so you can ask me this question every week”.

We have to stay focused on the holiness of our lives and the purpose for our lives. At this time of year we can reboot and redirect ourselves to sacred things. Maybe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have passed but Sukkot is on the doorstep. Build a Sukkah, dwell in a Sukkah and allow the fragrances and ambience to calm and delight you. Remember the blessings in the simplicities of life and in the bounty of life then step forward into the new year with the aim to please your audience, of One.

Cantor Jen Frost BJBE Deerfield

Cantor Jen Frost BJBE Deerfield

Cantor Stewart Figa West Suburban Har Zion Oak Park

Cantor Stewart Figa West Suburban Har Zion Oak Park

Cantor Steve Stoehr Beth Shalom Northbrook

Cantor Steve Stoehr Beth Shalom

Northbrook

Sunday, October 26, 2014 3pm

Congregation Beth Shalom 3433 Walters, Northbrook

Sunday, October 26, 2014 3pm

Congregation Beth Shalom 3433 Walters, Northbrook

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Shalom Vol. 48, No. 3

October 2014

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

All material contained herein is the property of Congregation Beth Shalom.

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

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Congregation President Glen Rotor As we are currently in the midst of the holidays, I wanted to highlight a few things about Sukkot. First of all, there is a drastic difference between Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

We transition from the most solemn holiday to one of great joy. We celebrate the harvest in many various ways and here at CBS, you have the ability to celebrate the holiday at different times. There are the traditional services on the first and second day of the holiday, followed by celebrations for all to participate in. There is a Sukkah Dinner for our USYers, the HUGS Sukkot Program, Steak and Eggs in the Sukkah from the Men’s Club and the congregation wide celebration on Monday, October 13, Sukkot Night Fever. If you haven’t been to the last couple Sukkot celebrations, don’t miss this one. It includes dinner, a program and fun for all. Cap off the holiday week with Simchat Torah, more celebrating for everyone. Come alone or with a group, I’ll be looking for you.

Last year I highlighted some of our Executive Board members in this bulletin and I will do the same again this year. I want the CBS members to know who the leaders of this congregation are.

Meet your Executive Board Our Vice-President of Social Action, in her second year, is Debbie Bell. Debbie grew up at a conservative synagogue in Skokie, Bnai Emunah, and joined CBS with her husband Bruce in 1995. They have 2 daughters and have been married 28 years.

Debbie served on our exec board previously as Sisterhood President, having risen in their ranks after serving in numerous positions. Debbie worked in the advertising business both with Leo Burnett and as National Advertising Manager for Budget Rent A Car. In her free time, she likes to garden, read, is a current events junkie and loves to play canasta and mah jong.

Spending time with friends and family also ranks high on her list.

Debbie has helped co-ordinate our CBS authors for many years and looks forward to furthering her Jewish education by enrolling in the Florence Melton School.

Ida & Harry Roth Community Center YFO Shabbat Dinner Helene Hoffman Memorial Cantorial Concert

~ RESERVATION FORM ~

Sukkot Night Fever with the ClerGees Monday, October 13, 2014 Name _______________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ Email ________________________________________ # Adults________ # Children ___________________ (list children’s ages) ________________________ Amt. enclosed $______________________________ Return form to Leann at the CBS Main Office no later than Sunday, Oct. 5 to reserve your space!

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Executive Director

HAZAK Dine & Discuss

Michael Garlin

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

For those who didn’t attend Selichot I would like to share with you what I presented this year.

We are here tonight for Selichot, some came to meet our new Executive Director, I guess that is me. I came tonight to meet you and I also came for Selichot.

Selichot are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up the high holidays. I always found Selichot as a time of year I call a Life Transition. Transitions to change from what happened this past year to what will happen in the upcoming year. For some, transitions in life can be very difficult. In my life I have come to learn to grasp transitions, I find them inspiring, challenging and mostly tremendous opportunities.

This past year I wrote a book, more a workbook called “Powerful Questions To Help You Move Forward In Your Life”. A book that I came to realize after I wrote it as a book of understanding yourself while going through a transition. A new job, a new career, graduation from high school, college or trade school. A transition of relationships - marriage, divorce, separation. A transition of health, losing weight, conquering a disease. Where ever you are in life you can take your transition, place it above the questions in my book and create something really special for yourself.

A friend purchased my book, looked at me and said this is a sham, half the book is empty pages. I looked at him and said this is perfect for you, as you are my friend with ADD and you can read it in about 10-20 minutes. He laughed. I said answer the questions truthfully and it could take you a year to complete. The idea is to be true to yourself, to dig deep and to make the transition you are currently dealing with as successful as possible.

On a personal note I wrote this book in memory of my father, Gene Garlin, who will always be my best friend. My dad taught me to create my own life, my own passions, dreams and desires. He said, “Michael, my suggestion is to go out and purchase a really nice pen. There is something about a good pen that gives the confidence to write something special.” That is what I did in my own transition.

All of my transitions, to delve into my life and answer the question “Am I ready to truly make this change?” If you answer YES to making a change, then you should be on your way. In my book there are 36 questions, double chai, didn’t even realize it until after I wrote it and self-published. I wish I named the book “Double Chai”, but we will stick with Powerful Questions to help you move forward in your life.

The question on page 124 of my book is one I want to share with all of you tonight.

What are my possibilities? A great question when going through a transition in your life. This is probably the easiest and toughest question I ask of myself or anyone. Most of us don’t realize what is in front of us. Remember there are truly no limits to the possibilities you have, and the number of possibilities is enormous.

When you realize the possibilities, you truly start living your life.

We have more potential than we can ever develop in our life time. There is no limit to the possibilities. The unfortunate thing is that sometimes we put up a stop sign, we create rules and roadblocks in our head and ignore these possibilities. I learned that we really don’t know what we can do until we try.

My possibilities: I can write a book (check). I can give more of myself everyday (check). I can spend more time with my family (check). I can be happier (check). I can take a new job that I resonate with and make it something special (check). I can lead a healthy life by eating the good things in life like veggies and fruit (check). I can dedicate my career to helping others (Check, Check, Check).

Dale Carnegie was once quoted “We all have possibilities we don’t know about. We can do things we don’t even dream we can do.”

What are your possibilities? There are many, just start with a few, and many will follow. No one is stopping you but you. When you finally understand this concept, it will be a day of awakening for you.

Shabbat Shalom and enjoy this time of year, as you may find that you have many possibilities in whatever transition you are facing.

Michael

6:30 – 8:00 pm

featuring Barry Bradford, noted speaker, award-winning teacher, and human rights activist, who will present a compelling Veterans' Day program entitled,

"Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo: The True Story of the Doolittle Raid" Barry has been interviewed by The Today Show,The New York Times, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News, and more. He has won awards as National Teacher of the Year, IL State Teacher of the Year; he has been recognized by the President, Congress, and major Civil Rights groups for his dramatic and powerful teaching and his commitment to justice.

You won't want to miss this memorable Veterans' Day program at CBS. A light dinner will be served so please RSVP no later than November 4, 2014.

6:30 – 8:00 pm $15 per session for CBS members ($10 with a CBS U tuition card) $20 per session for non – members Questions? Call Leann Blue at 847.498.4100 ext. 44 OR Deanne Friedman at 847.498.4100 ext. 46

Count me/us in for HAZAK Dine & Discuss Make checks payable to CBS and return to main office (ATTENTION: Leann) by 11/4/14

Name________________________________________ Phone___________________ Email_________________________________________________________________ I’m/We’re coming

#___________ @ $____________=_____________ (RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 4th)

Join Us in Welcoming these new members of Congregation Beth Shalom Our apologies to the following new members whose names were spelled incorrectly in the September bulletin

Dana & Foster Elliott Laura & Mitchell Schwartzwald Joey & Nathan Tamler Lisa & Jeff Adler Mara & Michael Battaglia Tracey & David Becker Laura & Kenny Fishman Amy & Craig Golden Anne & Andrew Goldman Emily & Robert Grossman Julie & Jeremy Hafner Mari & Ben Hochman Lauren & David Lessman Robin & Jeff Leven Alexandra & Jordan Light Carol & Steve Malis Muriel Marks

Sarah Marks Stephanie & Alexander Mats Karin Nussbaum & Eric Berkowitz Stefanie & Brandon Ricciardi Sammi & Teddy Roth Lauren & Stephen Samlan Alexandra & Bradley Schneider Ellen & Adam Scholl Jennifer & Jason Schwartz Cece & Marvin Shapiro Judy & Jerry Shapiro Anne & Eugene Solar Lynda & Alan Wallis Samantha & Michael Weinstein

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CBS University Class Offerings 2014 – 2015 Chai Mitzvah Instructor: Dates: Time:

Rabbi Carl Wolkin David Barany Saturdays, 10/25, 11/22, 12/13, 1/24, 2/28, 3/21, 4/25, 5/9 & 5/23 9:30 – 10:45 am

Havdallah, Dinner & a Movie Instructor: Dates: Time: Fee:

Reid Schultz Saturdays, 11/22, 1/10, 2/14 5:30 – 10:00 pm $15 per CBS member ($10 with CBS U tuition card) $20 non-members

Israel in Depth: What You Need to Know NOW Instructor: Dates: Time:

Carl Schrag Sundays, 11/2, 11/23, 1/11, 2/8, 3/15 10:00 – 11:00 am (Immediately following Men’s Club Breakfast)

Hebrew for Torah Readers and Future Torah Readers Instructor: Dates: Time:

Bible Instructor: Dates: Time:

Rabbi Carl Wolkin begins Tuesday, October 21 9:30 – 10:20 am

Jewish News of the World Instructor: Dates: Time:

Rabbi Carl Wolkin begins Tuesday, October 21 10:30 – 11:20 am

Keeping the Faith Instructor: Dates: Time:

Rabbi Aaron Melman begins Wednesday, October 29 10:30 – 11:30 am

Nosh ‘n Drash Instructor:

Sunday School For Adults

Dates:

Instructor: Dates: Time:

Time:

Rabbi Carl Wolkin begins Sunday, October 19 10:00 – 11:00 am

Susan Stoehr begins Monday, October 20 7:00 – 8:15 pm

Cantor Steven Stoehr Cantor Stewart Figa Wednesdays, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3. 12/17, 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15, 4/22. 5/13 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

ISIS, Hamas, Hezbollah, The Kurds, the Muslim Brotherhood – Who Are They and How Did the Middle East Become the Chaotic Mess That It Is?

Comparative Religions: An InDepth Study of Various Tenets of the 3 Monotheistic Religions

Instructor: Dates: Time: Fee:

Time: Fee:

Cheryl Banks Mondays 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 9:30 – 11:00 am $45 for CBS members ($30 with CBS U tuition card) $65 for non-member

ipad/ipod Class Instructor: Dates: Time: Fee:

Blair Miller Mondays December 1, 8, 15 9:30 – 11:00 am $75 for CBS Members ($50 with CBS U tuition card) $100 non-members

Talmud In Translation Instructor: Dates: Time:

Rabbi Aaron Melman begins Monday, October 20 6:30 – 7:45 pm

Instructor: Dates:

Cheryl Banks Wednesdays, 2/18, 2/25, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 7:00 – 8:30 pm $60 for CBS members ($50 with CBS U tuition card) $75 for non-member

Understanding Prayer Book Hebrew Instructor: Dates: Time: Fee:

Susan Stoehr Begins Thursday,October 23 9:30 – 10:30 am Textbook fee only for CBS members. $100 for non-members

Hebrew Primer Instructor: Dates: Time: Fee:

Susan Stoehr Begins Thursday, October 23 10:40 – 11:30 am Textbook fee only for CBS members. $100 for non-members

Log In & Learn Instructor: Dates: Time:

Rabbi Aaron Melman Thursdays, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/7, 5/21 12:15 - 1:00 pm

EXCITING HAPPENINGS AT CBS U: Melton Comes to CBS/SSDS October 2014 Major Scholarships Available!

CBS Sponsors MAGIC MEN at the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema at Northbrook Court. Meet the Director!

November 8 at 7:00 pm The Limmud Chicago Conference will be held November 15-16 at the Doubletree

by Hilton Hotel in Skokie. www.limmudchicago.org USCJ Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi Peretz Rodman Biblical Guides to Managing the Conflicts in our Lives Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 9:30 am (during Rabbi Wolkin’s Tuesday morning class) Distinguished Speaker Ezra Klein* How Washington Really Works Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 8:00 pm Sisterhood Author Alyson Richman * The Garden of Letters Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 8:00 pm (meet the author 7:30 pm) Fee: $5 Sisterhood members $7 non-members JUF Event & Distinguished Speaker Ari Shavit* My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 9:30 am Distinguished Speaker Jeremy Bash* The War on Terrorism: Insights from 4 years at The CIA and The Pentagon Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 8:00 pm *These programs are underwritten in part with a generous grant from the Eastern European Torah Fund.

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SOPHIE BINSTEIN TZEDAKAH FUND

IDF Tzanhanim Palchod 890

Beth Shalom unofficially adopted the IDF “First Strike” Paratrooper Company known as Tzanhanim Palchod 890. Money raised by Beth Shalom this past May provided water backpacks for the unit. Having just returned from several weeks in Gaza, the soldiers display the Beth Shalom banner that we sent to thank them for what they do to protect the land of Israel. To learn more about supporting Tzanhanim Palchod 890 email the Israel Committee at cbsisraelcommittee@gmail.com

The Sophie Binstein Tzedakah Fund benefits people in need in our community and around the world.

Beverly and Seymour Binstein, sponsors of the Sophie Binstein Tzedakah Fund, have generously offered to match every donation made to this fund during the month of October.

The October “fund of the month” is the Sophie Binstein Tzedakah Fund. When making a donation in October, just ask for the “fund of the month,” this will enable us to offer more help to people in need and establish a healthy financial fund base for years to come.

WE ARE COLLECTING CANDY FOR

HELPING HANDS 2014

Have any leftover candy from the end of October?

Congregation Beth Shalom is collecting candy once again to send to Operation Gratitude in California. Last year we sent over 200 pounds of candy which Operation Gratitude sent to deployed US service members.

Collection bins will be in the front lobby and in the Religious School lobby.

Give a sweet tooth to our troops serving overseas and let them know we care!

For many years, Congregation Beth Shalom Social Action Committee has asked our members to purchase Holiday gifts for those children in need. This year we are doing things a little different.

Instead of taking a wish list from the boards posted at the front office lobby and the Religious School lobby, we are holding a general toy drive for Jewish Child and Family Services AND the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago.

ALL TOYS MUST BE NEW AND IN ORGINAL PACKAGING. DO NOT WRAP ANY PRESENT.

Any questions, please contact Jill Olefsky at 847-272-1758 or jolefsky@aol.com

There is no minimum money that you have to spend. Whatever you can give will brighten a child’s holiday!

NO GIFT CARDS PLEASE

SHOP FOR THE SHUL CBS Gift Card Program

We have received wish lists from both agencies. Suggested items include: Games: Scattergories, Clue, Guess Who, Taboo, Monopoly, Operation, Trouble, Apple to Apple Jr., Bob It, Scrabble, Checkers/Chess, etc.

Happy New Year. Help support CBS at no cost to you.

You can buy gift cards for your favorite purchases including:

Books: Sound, I Spy, Board, etc.

Sunset Foods

Jewel

Marianos

Walgreens

CVS

Michaels

Children’s scrap booking kits, Ceramic painting kits, Jewelry/bracelet making kits, Play- Doh kits

Crate & Barrell

Amazon

Target

Puzzles for young or older children

Hyatt Hotels

Fairmont Hotels

Marriott

Legos – for Toddler or older children

And remember you can also purchase gift cards for Itunes, Office Max, BP, Speedway, Shell, Marathon and most retailers you visit regularly.

See the Gift Card order form in the Bulletin or on the CBS website.

Cars and trucks (Hot Wheels, Tonka, Matchbox, remote control, model kits) Any toys themed with popular characters (i.e. Dora, SpongeBob, etc.)

Coloring books, sticker books, Journals/notebooks, fun pens

YOU CAN NOW ALSO MAKE A GIFT CARD DONATION TO THE ARK

All donations should be at Beth Shalom by November 30. Collection boxes will be in the main office lobby and in the Religious School lobby.

Select THE ARK on the Order Form

Any questions, please contact Debbie Bell at dmb1642@gmail.com or 847- 529-5676.

For more info contact Jim Donenberg – jdonenberg@rzdltd.com

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THE FESTIVAL OF SUKKOT The fall festival of Sukkot, commemorating the protection given the Jewish people throughout their wanderings in the wilderness, is described in the Torah as a harvest at the end of the agricultural year (Exodus 23:16).

Concerning the manner of celebrating the seven days of Sukkot, which begins on the fifteenth of the month of Tishrei, we read: “You shall dwell in booths seven days . . . that your generations may know that I made the Israelites dwell in booths.” (Leviticus 23:42-43).

The eighth day of Sukkot, called Atzeret (closing day of the festival season), is regarded as a separate holy day, characterized by the special prayer for rain (Geshem), by Yizkor services in memory of the departed, and by the recital of the book of Ecclesiastes which contains reflections on the purpose of life and human's ceaseless strivings.

According to Maimonides, the moral lesson derived from the festival of Sukkot is that one should remember his or her bad times in his or her days of prosperity; he or she will thereby lead a modest life. Therefore, we leave our elegant homes to dwell in booths that are reminiscent of desert life lacking in all convenience and comfort.

On the other hand, Sukkot is kept in the autumn season when the produce has been gathered in from the fields and farmers are free from pressing labor, when there is neither great heat nor troublesome rain and it is possible to dwell in booths, even though they are hastily constructed and unsubstantial.

The four species, of which the lulav (palm branch) is the most prominent, are symbolical expression of our rejoicing over the change from life in the wilderness to life in a country replete with fruit trees and rivers.

These particular four species (lulav, etrog, hadassim, aravot) were plentiful in Eretz Yisrael, and were easily obtainable by everybody. Besides, they have a good appearance; two of them, the citron (etrog) and myrtle (hadas), diffuse fragrance; they keep fresh and green for seven days. .. (guide, 3:43). (Adapted from A Book of Jewish Concepts, by Philip Birnbaum).

The last day of this festival period is Simchat Torah when we rejoice that we have concluded the reading of the entire Torah and we begin it anew. It is a joyous culmination of the entire Holiday Season.

Join Young Family Outreach and CBS USY As we decorate the Beth Shalom Sukkah!!

When: Sunday, October 5th, beginning at 11:00 AM What: Fun, Crafts, Snacks Where: Throughout the Wintergarden and out to the Sukkah Pad To RSVP: Email Leann at LBlue@BethShalomNB.org OR DĂƩ at MRissien@BethShalomNB.org (Please include ages of children) Call : Leann at 847-498-4100 x44 or DĂƩ Ăƚ ϴϰϳͲϰϵϴͲϰϭϬϬ džϮϱ

SUKKOT/SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sukkot Wednesday, October 8 Mincha/Service to Welcome the Festival . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM Thursday, October 9 First Day of Sukkot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM Friday, October 10 Second Day of Sukkot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AM Mincha/Shabbat Ma’ariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 PM Shabbat, October 11 First Day Chol HaMoed Sukkot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AM Sunday, October 12 Second Day Chol HaMoed Sukkot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 AM Monday, October 13 Third Day Chol HaMoed Sukkot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 AM Tuesday, October 14 Fourth Day Chol HaMoed Sukkot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 AM Wednesday, October 15 Hoshana Rabbah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 AM

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Wednesday, October 15 Mincha/Service to Welcome the Festival . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM Thursday, October 16 Shemini Atzeret and Yizkor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AM Mincha/Welcome the Festival, Simchat Torah (Simchat Torahtone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM Hakafot (Processions with the Torah) . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 PM Friday, October 17 Simchat Torah - Hakafot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 AM Mincha/Shabbat Ma’ariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 PM

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

NEWS FROM THE KETER MINYAN

By Harold Schwartz Recently, when I returned to the Minyan after an extended vacation, I was thrilled to see that after eating breakfast Cantor Steve led the group in the Birkat HaMazon, blessings after meals. I thought this would be a great opportunity to discuss this prayer set as it is rarely talked about.

Birkat HaMzon is also known as “benching” which is the English version of the Yiddish word “bentshn” which means to bless. The Birkat is a series of blessings recited following any meal in which bread has been eaten since according to Halacha, eating bread officially constitutes a meal. Reciting these blessings is a mitzvah derived from a verse in Deuteronomy 8:10, “And you shall eat and be satisfied, and bless Adonai your God for the good land which God has given you”.

When three or more people have eaten together a short back and forth recitation is done called a zimmun; an invitation to the Birkat. If ten or more have eaten together, God’s name is added to the zimmun. Structurally the Birkat is composed of four blessings. The first, also called the birkat hamazon, praises God for sustaining life and providing for all creatures. In a group setting this prayer is often sung aloud.

The second blessing, birkat haaretz, thanks God for being a nourishing and compassionate God, providing us with food and the Torah. It summarizes Jewish history from the Exodus to the conquest of the land. In this blessing additional prayers are added during Hanukkah, Purim and Yom HaAtzmaut.

The third blessing, birkat Yerushalayim, pleads for God’s continued support of the Jewish people. It is different from the first two blessings which praise God. The fourth and final blessing, birkat hatov V hametiv, emphasizes the positive manifestations of the relationship between God and the Jewish people. It ends with, “God will never deny us anything good”.

After the fourth blessing there are a series of short prayers all beginning with the word “harahaman”, “may the compassionate One”. Each asks the Almighty for a particular gift. Different communities have variations to the Birkat, as words are added, removed or changed. The Birkat HaMazon is a lovely communal or private prayer which unfortunately is often overlooked. How fortunate that our clergy have decided to add it to our weekday mornings.

I hope this holiday season is providing you and your loved ones with spiritual warmth and support. Historically, a conservative synagogue has not been viewed as a supportive home for interfaith couples/families. Through our Keruv Interfaith Initiative we are changing that perception at Beth Shalom. The following question speaks to this challenge: Dear Dr. Bob, Our son is thinking of joining Beth Shalom. We have been members for several years (after raising our children in another community). He is married to a wonderful woman and we adore her, but she is not Jewish. While she has agreed to raise their children within the Jewish faith, at this time she does not want to convert as she is very spiritually connected to her religion. She is concerned that Beth Shalom is ‘too Jewish’ and that she would be treated as an outsider. We are very happy here, but we would like to be members of the same synagogue as our children. What can we tell her to ease her and our concerns?

Dear Concerned Parents, Your question speaks to the heart of our Interfaith Initiative. Your children will be welcomed with open arms at Beth Shalom. Beth Shalom’s Keruv Interfaith Initiative Guidelines which can be found on our website speak to how we will both welcome and encourage your daughter’s-in-law participation in synagogue life. As for the ‘too Jewish’ piece, there is a wide range of Jewish practice at Beth Shalom and our clergy is committed to making our services relevant to a broader range of our membership. If you would like me to talk to your children, do not hesitate to contact me. Additionally, our clergy are very approachable and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and/or your children as well.

Is our Interfaith Initiative relevant to our members? The results of our previous survey indicate that 60% of our congregants have a family member or friend involved in an interfaith relationship.

We are planning a Keruv Friday night Shabbat dinner and program later this fall (date not finalized) that will be similar to last year’s Shabbat morning program (panel discussion with Beth Shalom families). When the program details are complete they will be posted on the Shalom byte as well as next month’s bulletin.

As always, I welcome your constructive comments and feedback.

I can be reached confidentially at cbskeruv@gmail.com

SYNAOGUE OFFICE CLOSINGS (office closed all day unless noted)

October 8 – Erev Sukkot (closing at 1:00 p.m.)

October 9 – Sukkot October 10 – Sukkot October 15 – Erev Shemini Atzeret (closing at 1:00 p.m.)

October 16 – Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor October 17 – Simchat Torah

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S.K.I.P. = SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PROGRAM This is the time of the year when our congregation offers our third, fourth, fifth, or sixth graders and their parents an opportunity to participate in S.K.I.P. SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL –PROGRAM is a partnership program that provides a special savings plan for future trips to Israel for Chicago area youngsters.

For the third year, S.K.I.P. will be funded in an exceptional way here at Congregation Beth Shalom. Beginning in any of the grades listed above, a family contributes $70 per year, our synagogue underwrites $100 and JUF funds $85. Thus, each year a total of $255 is placed in a special, interest-bearing account. If your child participates for the full seven years (grades 3 through 9), s/he will have approximately $2000 ($1785 plus interest) saved to help meet the cost of an Israel trip. SKIP funds can be used after 9th grade and up to and including age 26 for an Israel Experience program.

SKIP funds are fully refundable at any time should your child not participate in an Israel program. We are indebted to Delores and Eugene Zemsky for their generous support of the SKIP program once again.

What if we move and we join another synagogue in the Chicagoland area?

If the synagogue has a S.K.I.P. program, your child’s account will be transferred and the partnership continues. Your contribution most likely will be at least $85 each year with JUF and the new synagogue continuing its matching funds. Some synagogues do not match the full parent contribution but Congregation Beth Shalom now will contribute more than the suggested amount.

After several years of contributions, my child no longer wants to travel to Israel. What happens?

You will receive a complete refund of the money you deposited, plus the interest on that money. Congregation Beth Shalom’s portion is returned to the synagogue.

An important word about the Birthright program ……

How do I register my child?

You will receive a letter around November 1st inviting you to join the partnership. The necessary forms will be included in the letter. You need to complete the forms and send a $70 check, made payable to Congregation Beth Shalom, by November 30th. We will do the rest.

Birthright is a wonderful program but the greatest challenge is getting a space on a trip - not everyone is guaranteed a space on a Birthright trip. Your child’s S.K.I.P. monies (and Gift of Israel funds) ensure that s/he will be able to go to Israel at least once, if not more than once, even if Birthright Israel is not an option.

S.K.I.P. funds may be used for a vast range of longer, in-depth programs of your choice, and may be used any time after a student completes ninth grade. Thus S.K.I.P. enrollees have a greater choice of programs.

There will be more information about S.K.I.P. in future bulletins and, of course, a letter of invitation to the program will be mailed in November. However, please feel free to contact Faye Tatel through the synagogue or religious school office for further information.

What if I forget to sign up in 3rd grade? May I start my child at a later date?

Yes, your may begin participating when your child is in 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade.

Congratulations to the following SKIP graduates!

Frequently Asked Questions When does enrollment begin?

Enrollment begins in November with forms and payment due December 1st of any given year.

If I want to enroll my child who is currently in 4th grade, may I pay past 9th grade and make up a missing year?

You may begin contributions in grades 3, 4, 5, or 6 but you may only contribute through 9th grade.

If my child would like to go to Israel before the completion of 9th grade, may I use his/her funds one year earlier?

S.K.I.P.’s goal is for funds to be used for a high school or college Israel Experience program and is designed for high school students who have completed their freshman year. Early withdrawal of funds for a trip prior to the end of 9th grade is discouraged.

May we use the funds for a family trip to Israel?

The partnership program is designed to promote travel with a peer group. Although the synagogue and JUF support and encourage family trips, these funds are to be used when your child travels with a group of friends on his or her own young adult trip to Israel.

Sara Dolins Rebecca Spector

Ilana Solomon Abby Zelen

Their parents or grandparents have completed the necessary annual financial contributions to SKIP, and they now are eligible to use the funds to help pay for an Israel program of their choice. With the help of our own Congregation Beth Shalom and the Jewish Federation of Chicago, which have matched the parents’ annual pledge, each student has approximately $1800 saved to meet the cost of a trip to Israel.

Participants may use SKIP funds through age 26. Our thanks to Delores and Eugene Zemsky who sponsor the David L. Zemsky SKIP Fund that helps to financially supports this wonderful opportunity for our young people.

Registration for 2014-15 will begin on November 1. Letters will be mailed to families with children in classes Aleph, Bet, and Gimel. If you have not received a letter by November 1 and are interested in the SKIP program, please call the school office and a letter and brochure will be sent to you immediately.

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October 2014

“Ma Nishma”

School News

MATT RISSIEN

DAVID BARANY

Youth Director

Education Director

As Rosh Hashanah passes and Yom Kippur arrives, it is time It becomes increasingly clear to me that the more Jewish touchpoints families have, the more powerful their Jewish identity for us to think about how we can do better in our lives. For me, I becomes. Here, I want to talk about three kinds of community: in think about doing better with my friends and family, but I also religious service, in our classrooms and as families on Shabbat. think about what we can do to make our youth program a better Judaism guides us in making the world a better place, creates place in the coming year. My job is to provide programming that opportunities for sharing, and grounds our search for meaning in learning and experience that goes back thousands of years. We appeals to every youth in our community, and I would love to hear connect with God, Israel and each other. But we only get out of it from parents and children about programming they would like to see this coming year. I will do everything in my power to make what we put into it. *** sure our synagogue is a home for our youth, where they know Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have come and gone, and I must they can come and have a great time. say that the more opportunities I have to work with Naomi Weiss, Rosh Hashanah is also a time to reach out and say thank you. our Ritual Director, the more I appreciate her energy and love of During High Holiday ticket pick-up, we had numerous ways to Judaism. We led the Family High Holiday services together, and it was just a joy. The energy in the room was infectious. The songs, help support our USY chapter’s Tikkun Olam fund. For those of prayers, stories and Torah service resonated with participants of all you who bought honey jars, paid for a car wash, paid “not” to ages. I look forward to working with her in a number of spheres in have your car washed and just gave donations; our entire CBS the coming year.

USY board thanks you. At the end of our school year, our board *** has the privilege to choose from different charities to allocate all We have four new teachers this year. Amy Newman comes to us the funds raised during the year. We are looking forward to with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education… and a pair of 15 bringing more fundraisers to the synagogue this coming year. month old twins. As I am a twin, I feel it is an honest question to Programming wise, our weekly lounge nights began for high wonder if teaching 13 fourth graders will actually provide respite from double-time motherhood. Sarah Kaufman is our new third schoolers, and we held our first youth lounge open house. I am grade teacher. She comes by her Hebrew and Jewish skills mastery looking forward to kicking October off with our first 8th grade via her studies at Solomon Schechter Day School and the only program. We will be going to Pinstripes on October 5th for Chicagoland Jewish High School. She is new to teaching, but her two hours of bowling and appetizers. We will also be bringing energy and commitment are in full force and she is partnering with you ice cream at the ice cream social following Simchat Torah two very experienced Aleph instructors. Also joining our faculty is services. Please stay tuned for more upcoming programs, and I Jeremy Raskin. Jeremy has a wide spectrum of educational tools, ranging from Jewish music to Jewish history. He will be working look forward to another successful year in the youth department. with our seventh grade students. Rosalie Novick rounds out our new Hag Sameach, cadre of educators. She has much experience in Jewish education, -Matt Rissien and she’s substitute taught here on numerous occasions. I am impressed with her skills, and students report liking her a lot – the perfect combination. She will be teaching our fifth and third graders. *** Beth Shalom offers two different Shabbat morning opportunities for families to gather and celebrate being Jewish. Family Shabbat is geared more towards families with younger children, say K-3rd. The prayers are songs, the Torah reading is read and combined with translation phrase by phase, most often we have a play (really a dramatic reading) that parents volunteer to help with. Guitars and rhythm instruments are part of the experience as well. Shehecheyanu Shabbat is geared more for ANDREW BENTKOVER LILY GLAUBINGER JAKE HAMBURG families with older children, 3rd – 6th. More Daughter of Robyn & Jay Glaubinger Son of Holly & Phil Hamburg experiential (time in the meditation garden was fun Son of Dr. Scott & Diana Bentkover Brother of Sister of Maxwell Glaubinger Brother of Adam Hamburg last year); we look more closely at the prayers but Granddaughter of Grandson of Lois & Bobby Kaplan, try to maintain the rhythm of the service as well. Nadia Alvarez & Matthew Bentkover Grandson of Aurora Arechiga, Janice & Alan Glaubinger, Sally & Roger Hamburg Guitars and Torah reading pretty much the same. Burton Bentkover, Madelyn Bentkover Carol Abrahams, Ronald Abrahams Coffee and cocoa and nosh served, dress is casual. of blessed memory of blessed memory

MAZEL TOV TO B’NAI MITZVAH

I look forward to seeing you here at Beth Shalom.

Great Grandson of Lillian Bentkover, Samuel Bentkover of blessed memory

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TRACY SAFRON RECOMMENDS On its surface Invisible City by Julia Dahl is a gritty murder mystery set in a Hasidic community in Brooklyn. It is the exciting story of Rebekah Roberts, a young newspaper reporter, covering the murder of a Hasidic woman in Brooklyn. Rebekah knows little of Orthodox tradition, but she has an impenetrable link to that world.

Her mother was ultra Orthodox, and gave birth to her as an unwed mother. Rebekah’s mother left her with her Christian father shortly after Rebekah was born. Rebekah has no contact with her mother.

The crime scene is controlled by the ultra Orthodox community and the body is released for burial without an autopsy.

The police seemingly look the other way. Rebekah works to unlock the secrets the community wants hidden. As she probes deeper a shocking story full of secrets is revealed. Dahl leaves her reader stunned by the consequences of allowing a community to be invisible.

SISTERHOOD BOOK REVIEW WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014

A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED: A NOVEL BY DARA HORN The Sisterhood’s first Book Review selection is A Guide for the Perplexed: A Novel by Dara Horn, an astonishing storyteller who has woven an engrossing and multi-layered tapestry of adventure intertwining the story of Jacob, medieval philosophy and the digital frontier.

Software prodigy Josie Ashkenazi has invented a computer application that records everything its users do. When the Library of Alexandria invites her to visit as a consultant, her jealous sister Judith urges her to go. Amid Egypt’s post-revolutionary chaos, Josie is abducted---leaving Judith free to take over her life at home.

A century earlier, another traveler arrives in Egypt: Solomon Schechter, a Cambridge profession who is hunting for a medieval archive hidden in a Cairo synagogue. Both he and Josie are haunted by the work of medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides, a doctor and rationalist who sought to reconcile faith and science, destiny and free will. But what Schechter finds, will reveal the power and perils of what Josie’s ingenious work brings into being: a world where nothing is ever forgotten.

This is a novel of profound inner meaning and astonishing imagination. Plan to join us on Wednesday, Oct. 29th at 7:30 p.m. for our discussion.

Facilitator: Maureen Gold

T hank you to our August Torah readers: Lew Amsel, Alan Birkner, Ari Bosse, Danielle Bosse, Jeffrey Budweg, Jennifer Field, Ari Footlik, Gary Goldman, Reva Gomberg, Judi Greenberg, Alex Kahn, Andrew Kane, Robin Karney, Rachel Laven, Herb Lesnoy, Mitch Portugal, Karen Rosenthal, Ian Rothenberg, Jerry Rothenberg, Zach Rothenberg, Len Rubin, Andrew Schneider, Mark Schneider, Howard Schwartz, Matthew Schwartz, Stephanie Schwartz, Bari Sigal, Ben Sigal, Adrianne Varhula, Robbie Weiland, Perry Weinstein

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

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.

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

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OCTOBER 2014

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

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YFO Shabbat Dinner

Family Shabbat Service

SH Board

MC Sukkah Build & Breakfast

YFO/Youth Sukkah Decorating CBS Knits

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HOSHANA RABBA

SHEMINI ATZERET

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Andrew Bentkover Study Minyan

Ice Cream Social

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Fundraising Committee

Melton Year 1 Begins @ CBS

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MC Breakfast

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Melton Year 1 @ CBS

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Sukkot Stuffed Cabbage

Core and boil cabbage in water until soft. Mix beef, eggs, rice, salt and pepper. In large pot, put tomatoes, sauce, onion, lemon juice and sugar. Separate leaves of cabbage.

Put meat mixture in each leaf and roll up, tucking sides in. Add rolls to pot. Cook to boiling. Lower to simmer. Cook 1 1/2 hours.

Nancy Goldstein

Sisterhood Presidents Leatte Gelfeld & Beth Sher It's hard to believe that Rosh Hashanah is over and the October holidays are in full swing. We had a busy September over in Sisterhood. We were able to say hello to new and long-time members during ticket pick-up. Our second year of selling Challahs was a huge success. Our CJE Luncheon on September 5th was well attended - thanks to Jill Carter for organizing the event. We had a fantastic opening luncheon on September 17th thanks to the efforts of Lorna Cohen and Meryl Weis and Karyn Liss and her committee.

Darlene Padnos and Diana Lewis worked hard all summer long to bring new items into the Sisterhood Judaica Shop so that the Congregation could purchase gifts for their High Holiday gettogethers. What an exciting start to an amazing year ahead!

We've heard from several people that are Sisterhood members but have never attended any events either because they don't know anyone or don't know where they fit in. We are working hard to make personal connections so that everyone feels a part of the group.

Please reach out to us directly by phone or e-mail, we'd love to hear from you!

We hope to see you at some of these great events in October:

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 7:30 PM - Meet the Author 8 PM - Author Presentation Light Dessert Reception

Reservations close - November 12th Alyson Richman, Author of The Garden of Letters Best-selling author Alyson Richman has received both national and international praise for her work, including 15 language translations and honorable nominations such as the Book Sense Notable Pick in 2006. Following the success of her first three novels, Richman’s latest book, The Lost Wife, was critically acclaimed, chosen as a Jewish Book Council selection and winning the Long Island Reads Pick in 2012, praised by booksellers, bloggers, and media all around the country.

Now, Alyson Richman explores the life of a young musician swept into the Italian Resistance during World War II in The Garden of Letters (Berkley Trade Paperback; September 2, 2014; $16.00).

• October 5th and October 12th – CBS Knits (contact Maureen Gold) • October 7th – Sisterhood Open Meeting 8:00 • October 13 – CBS/Sisterhood/Men’s Club Sukkah Party– “Sukkot Night Fever” • October 29th: – Book Review: The Guide to the Perplexed

by Dana Horn

Accompanying readers back to the tumultuous times of the 1940’s, The Garden of Letters follows Elodie Bertolotti, a young cello prodigy. When Mussolini’s Fascist regime strikes her family, Elodie is drawn into the burgeoning resistance movement by Luca, a young and impassioned bookseller, and as the occupation looms she discovers that her unique musical talents, and her courage, have the power to save lives.

But forced to escape to the small coastal village of Portofino, Elodie is scared and alone as she steps of the boat. Fortunately, she is rescued by Angelo Rosselli, a young doctor shackled to guilt and haunted by his past. Attempting to escape her own tragedies, Elodie uses her musical talent to mount her courage and help others who suffer in the same way. In doing so, Elodie reawakens a spirit in Angelo he thought he’d lost, which ignites a spark between the two that changes the course of their lives forever.

The Garden of Letters is an incredible story of love, courage, and the power of the human spirit to find hope against the backdrop of war.

Wishing you a great month with great fall weather!

Chag Sameach Beth Sher & Leatte Gelfeld

Sisterhood L’Shana Tova Greetings Our apologies to Darlene & Norman Padnos for unintentionally omitting their name from the September list

Proudly Presents Celebrating Jewish Book Month

-----------------------------Jewish Book Month Name ________________________________________ Telephone # ____________ Email ________________ Number of Sisterhood members attending - $5 each ____ Number of non-members attending - $7.50 each ______ Total amount enclosed ________ Please make checks payable to CBS Sisterhood.

Contact Debbie Bell at 847-564-2053 or Dmb1642@gmail.com with any questions.

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Anniversaries November Men’s Club and Sisterhood Present:

An Evening of Fun Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 7 pm

Join us for an evening out and have some fun. Demonstrate your table skil s at the casino night, singing skil s at karaoke, or your food skil s, but whatever it is, join us and have some fun. There wil be something for everyone.

Name:____________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Packages available: Amount Total I’m coming just to hang out (this does not include drink tickets or casino shekels) - $36pp -$_____ Casino Beginner (this includes one drink ticket and $500 shekels) - $54pp - $_____ - $72pp - $_____ Card Shark (this includes two drink tickets and $1,000 shekels) DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 6 – Prices wil be an additional $18 at the door - TOTAL - $_____ Please make your check out to Congregation Beth Shalom Men’s Club Any questions, contact Robyn Rosengard at rgard4@gmail.com or Dan Sher at dan@sher.com

Dave and Lindsey Garfield ........................... 2 Scott and Lauren Gottlieb ............................. 3 Robert and Beth Hayes .................................. 3 Andrew and Leanne Nathan ..............20 yrs.. 3 Adam and Ellen Scholl .................................. 3 Neal and Janis Strom ..........................35 yrs. 3 Melvin and Sally Zuckerman ........................ 4 Scott and Beth Samuelsohn ................20 yrs. 5 Steven and Laurie Silverman ........................ 5 David and Tanya Solomon .................20 yrs. 5 Todd and Ivy Weingardt ............................... 5 Robert and Deborah Kamensky .........15 yrs. 6 Alan and Lynda Wallis .................................. 6 Howard and Rebecca Kay ............................. 7 Richard and Bonnie Meltzer ......................... 7 Alan and Jolie Genender ......................5 yrs. 8 Jonathan and Deborah Barker ....................... 9 Mitchell and Laura Schwartzwald ................ 9 Robert and Geraldine Gainsberg .................. 10 David and Julie Goldstein ............................ 10 Norman and Anne Jacobson ..............30 yrs. 10 Alan and Cheryl Turner ............................... 10 Matthew and Sara Warshauer ...................... 10 Darrin and Danielle Stern ............................. 11 Benji and Gwen Wolken ...................25 yrs. 11 Robert and Frannie Goldwin ........................ 12 David and Karen Levin ................................ 12 Brad and Jamie Zaransky ............................. 12 Robert and Jill Kahn ..................................... 13 Gary and Marla Silverman ........................... 13 Sebastian and Lila Guman .................15 yrs. 14 Steven and Evelyn Lurie .............................. 14 Monty and Lindsay Mittelman ............5 yrs. 14 Steven and Pamela Pearl .............................. 14 Lawrence and Ilene Bergman ............45 yrs. 15 Steven and Ifaat Bosse ................................. 15 Ed and Arlene Hammerman ......................... 16 Brian and Roberta Miller ............................. 16 Allan and Alana Werth ................................. 16 Michael and Ilisa Gruber .............................. 17 Hyman and Sharon Weiss ............................ 17 Eugene and Rochelle Breger ........................ 18 Lawrence and Patricia Dechter .........25 yrs. 18 Franklin and Mindy Star .............................. 18 Richard and Amy Wise ................................ 18 Adam and Stacey Garber ............................. 19 Lawrence and Amy LeVine ......................... 19 Jared and Dana Hall ..........................10 yrs. 20 Phillip and Holly Hamburg .............. 15 yrs. 20 Michael and Tammy Lew ............................ 20 Jeffrey and Lisa Schwartz ............................ 20 Steven and Charlotte Witzel ..............15 yrs. 20 Burton and Sheila Benjamin .............60 yrs. 21 Frank and Lorraine Horwitz ..............50 yrs. 21 Terry and Andy Navarro .............................. 21 Howard and Joanne Nusbaum ...................... 21 David and Dana Ben-Dov ............................ 22 Mal and Terry Grant ..................................... 22 Michael and Judith Greenberg ..................... 22 Theodore and Betsy Weisbach ..................... 22 Michael and Leslie Berkowitz ..................... 23 Chad and Jennifer Freid ............................... 23 Howard and Cheryl Kleeman ....................... 23 Mark and Marcy Saltzman ........................... 23 Barry and Eileen Brusso ............................... 24 Steven and Marisa Mandrea ......................... 24 Henry and Marcia Rabinowitz ..................... 24 Jordan and Stefanie Stein ............................. 24 Steven and Debbie Wulfsohn ............30 yrs. 24 David and Faye Ziegler ................................ 24 David and Carol Adams ............................... 25

Robert and Cindy Marder ............................. 25 Norman and Arlene Segal ............................ 25 Bradley and Gail Shaps .....................25 yrs. 25 Craig and Heather Geller ............................. 26 David and Marlene Kerstein ........................ 26 Lorin and Stacey Sandler ............................. 26 David and Linda Weingart ........................... 26 Louis and Julie Bucksbaum ......................... 27 Howard and Judy Burnett ............................. 27 Eli and Lea Hella Okman ............................. 27 Earl and Frances Simon ............................... 27 Sheldon and Beth Gaffen ............................. 28 Richard and Terri Stein ................................ 29 Ronald and Marla Zelikow ........................... 29 Samuel and Sue Lewis ................................. 30 Jared and Teri Robins ................................... 30

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

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LEAGRAMS November Arlene E. Gelman ................................... 1 Janet Hoffman ........................................ 1 Maureen Edelman................................... 2 Cecelia Goldstein.................................... 2 Jennifer Schneider .................................. 2 Shari Wenk ............................................. 2 Pamela Grad ........................................... 3 Deborah Stern......................................... 3 Laura Dobkin.......................................... 4 Robin Eisenberg ..................................... 4 Barbara Libauer ...................................... 4 Arlene Saretsky ...................................... 4 Annlee Herbstman .................................. 5 Karen Levin ............................................ 5 Jill Olefsky.............................................. 5 Bari Spector ............................................ 5 Cathy Gafen............................................ 6 Renee Osher............................................ 6 Samantha Seidenberg ............................. 6 Idalee Cohen........................................... 7 Sharon Ganellen ..................................... 7 Marilyn Sneider ...................................... 7 Rebecca Kay ........................................... 8 Joyce Persky ........................................... 8 Julie Bucksbaum..................................... 9 Diana Gotkin .......................................... 9 Irma Amsel ............................................ 10 Lauren Rosen......................................... 10 Sandra Rosen ......................................... 10 Linda Tepper ......................................... 10 Diana Freeman....................................... 11 Kandye Martin....................................... 11 Barbara Nusinow ................................... 11 Rochelle Singer ..................................... 11 Lynne Stiefel ......................................... 11 Beth Hayes............................................. 12 Essie Landsman ..................................... 12 Dorothy Levko....................................... 12 Marsha Goldstein................................... 13 Sandra Melnick-Sachs ........................... 13 Becca Tatel ............................................ 13 Cheryl Turner ........................................ 14 Marlene Weinstein................................. 14 Robyn Elias ........................................... 15 Jessica Freedman ................................... 15 Cindy Glicksman ................................... 15 Deborah Haspel ..................................... 15 Ann LeBoyer ......................................... 15 Hope Samborn ....................................... 15 Bobbye Friedman .................................. 16 Yolanda Ghidali..................................... 16 Karla Goldman ...................................... 16 Shelly Betman ....................................... 17 Iris Lerner .............................................. 17 Rochelle Millman .................................. 17 Susan Silver ........................................... 17 Joanne Hirschtritt Licht ......................... 18 Rhonda Jacobson ................................... 18 Andi Srulovitz ....................................... 18 Ronna Heftman...................................... 19

Susan Kanar........................................... 19 Stacey Schneider ................................... 19 Davida Horwitz ..................................... 20 Jane Kuznitsky....................................... 20 Carol Kaplan.......................................... 21 Teri Sklar ............................................... 21 Rachel Eisenberg ................................... 22 Lauren Giles .......................................... 22 Lesley Kessler ....................................... 22 Denise Eisenberg ................................... 23 Carole Davidson .................................... 24 Marsha Hochman................................... 24 Terry Saltzberg ...................................... 24 Phyllis Schneider ................................... 24 Jeannette Werner ................................... 24 Barbara Kasper ...................................... 25 Rose Leibowitz...................................... 25 Arlene Mann.......................................... 25 Rita Meyers ........................................... 25 Ellen Slan............................................... 25 Deborah Greenspan ............................... 26 Bess Lieber ............................................ 26 Loren Schyman...................................... 26 Sheila Ander .......................................... 27 Rene Cremer.......................................... 27 Suzy Fink............................................... 27 Sarit Pogofsky ....................................... 27 Joyce Rabinowitz................................... 27 Joan Berke ............................................. 28 Rachel Goldstein ................................... 28 Stephanie Keene .................................... 28 Laura Lapping ....................................... 28 Deborah Barker ..................................... 29 Sandy Cotler .......................................... 29 Frances Kazan ....................................... 29 Cheryl Ginsburg .................................... 30 Marsha Pearlman ................................... 30

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~ 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 mezuzzot, dreidels, tallitot, jewelry and Ahava cosmetics 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 Gift Certificates are also available for purchase in our Shop.

REGULAR SHOP HOURS Monday - Friday morning 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Sunday morning 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Appointments are always available by calling: Diana Lewis 847-947-2906 Darlene Padnos (h) 847-998-0494 or (c) 847-217-4531 Robyn Rosengard (h) 847-498-9901 or (c) 847-917-1197 Keep browsing, keep shopping, and mostly, keep in touch!

~ Shop Around The Corner ~ Present this coupon and receive $1.00 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $10 OR MORE! $2.50 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE! $5.00 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $50 OR MORE! Coupon expires 10/31/14 Additional discount cannot apply to books and mezuzzah parchment

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October 2014

Men's Club President Larry Grossman & Ray Rokni Fun and Games!

It has been written by the sages October brings Sukkoth and meaningful NFL games, (If you consider us to be sages). We celebrate concurrently by enjoying the camaraderie of Larry Grossman Ray Rokni building both of Congregation Beth Shalom’s indoor and outdoor sukkahs together and the mitzvah of a meal in the completed structures watching the Bears play the Falcons.

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Total Paid $____________ _______

Here are dates and details for the next month’s exciting events: • Build the indoor Sukkah on Monday, September 29. Our indoor Sukkah doubles in size this year and needs twice the labor force. If you know which end of a screwdriver to hold you are qualified and we need your help. (If not, we’ll teach you.)

• Build the Outdoor Sukkah on Sunday, October 5 and we’ll even feed you breakfast! Again, no experience needed to be a laborer since we have a full staff of supervisors!

• Steak and Eggs in the Sukkah on Sunday, October 12 as we watch the Bears beat the Falcons. The NFL failed to grant our demand for a primetime game during Sukkoth. Therefore we have improvised our schedule for the noon Bears game. Join us for our high protein feast at 11:30a for a mere $20 Men’s Club member/$25 non- member. RESERVATIONS REQUESTED • Israel in Depth with Carl Schrag on Sunday, November 2 in collaboration with the Israel Committee. First topic will be understanding the Hamas Charter: Why It Matters for Israel and the West.

• Bears Bash on Sunday November 9th will feature the Bears and Packers on Sunday Night Football, hamburgers, hotdogs, beer, soda, desserts! $20 Men’s Club member/$25 non- member. .

RESERVATIONS REQUESTED • Men’s Club/Sisterhood Night Event: An Evening of Fun on Saturday, November 15 will feature various games of skill and luck, food, beverages, PRIZES and socializing. CBS members and their friends and relatives are welcome to attend this new and exciting social gathering. Play various casino table games or just eat, drink and schmooze.

• Erev Thanksgiving with the Jesse White Tumblers on Wednesday, November 26! $10 per person $25 per family. Food and entertainment the old fashioned way! RESERVATIONS REQUESTED Use our website to find dates, times, forms and the most current information: http://bethshalomnb.org/mens-club-overview. Men’s Club has expanded its social media efforts to keep you informed and involved in our many activities: www.Facebook.com/cbs.mensclub and Twitter: @CBSMensClub. Connect with us!

There is something for everyone in Men’s Club.

B’shalomLarry & Ray

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CONTRIBUTIONS, REMEMBRANCES, CONGRATULATIONS

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

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

Phone Number

Check #

Order Date

E-mail Address % QTY Total

Product Ace Hardware $25.00

% QTY

Product

Total

4.00%

$

J. Crew $25

13.00%

$

3.00%

$

J. Jill $25

8.00%

$

Avis Car Rental $50.00

8.00%

$

J C Penney $25 / $100

7.00%

$

Banana Republic$25 / $100

14.00%

$

Jewel-Osco $25 / $100.00

Barnes & Noble $10 / $25 / $100

9.00%

$

K-Marts $25 / $50

Bath & Body Works $10/$25

13.00%

$

Kohls $25 / $100

4.00%

$

Bed Bath & Beyond $25 / $100

7.00%

$

Limited $25.00

9.00%

$

Amazon.com $25.00 / $100

4.00%

$

4.00%

$

Best Buy $25 / $100

3.00%

$

Lord & Taylor $25.00

8.00%

$

Bloomingdale's $25 / $100

12.00%

$

Lowe's $25 / $100

4.00%

$

BP $50 / $100 / $250

1.50%

$

Macy's $25 / $100

10.00%

$

Brooks Brothers $25

16.00%

$

Marathon $25 /$100 / $250

3.00%

$

Budget Car Rental $50

8.00%

$

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

4.00%

$

Burlington Coat Factory $25

7.00%

$

Marshalls $25 /$100

7.00%

$

Carson's $25 / $100

8.00%

$

Men's Wearhouse $25

8.00%

$

Celebrity Cruise Lines $100

9.00%

$

Michaels $25.00

4.00%

$

Chevron $50 / $100

1.00%

$

Mobil Gasoline $50 / $250

1.00%

$

Choice Hotels $50 / $100

4.00%

$

Neiman Marcus $50

12.00%

$

Claire's $10

9.00%

$

Office Max $25.00 / $100

5.00%

$

Container Store $25 / $100

9.00%

$

Old Navy $25.00 / $100

14.00%

$

Crate and Barrel $25 / $100

8.00%

$

Payless Shoes $20.00

13.00%

$

CVS Pharmacy $25 / $100

7.00%

$

Pottery Barn $25.00 / $100

8.00%

$

Dick's Sporting Goods $25 / $100

8.00%

$

REI $25.00

8.00%

$

Eddie Bauer $25.00

10.00%

$

Restoration Hardware $25

12.00%

$

Express $25

10.00%

$

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

2.50%

$

Fairmont Hotels $100

12.00%

$

Sears $25 / $100 / $250

4.00%

$

Foot Locker $25

9.00%

$

Shell $25 / $50 / $100

2.50%

$

Gap $25 / $100

14.00%

$

Speedway $25 / $100

4.00%

$

GNC $25

8.00%

$

Sports Authority $25 / $100

8.00%

$

Groupon $25

8.00%

$

Staples $25 / $100

5.00%

$

Golfsmith $25

8.00%

$

Starbucks $10 / $25

Hallmark $25

4.00%

$

Sunset Foods $25 / $100

Harry and David $25

10.00%

$

T.J. Maxx $25 / $100

Home Depot $25 / $100

4.00%

$

Talbots $25

MC Member Yes No

4.50%

Name:

Yes No

7.00%

$

Name:

Yes No

13.00%

$

Name:

Yes No

$

Target $25 / $100

2.00%

$

$

Walgreens $25.00 / $100

6.00%

$

iTunes® $15 / $25

5.00%

$

Walmart $25 / $100 / $250

2.50%

$

Jo Anne Fabrics $25

6.00%

$

Whole Foods $25 / $100

3.00%

$

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$

9.00%

$

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TOTAL

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7.00%

Hyatt Hotels $50 / $100

GIFT CARD TZEDAKAH

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Home Goods $25

$

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Credit Card information Name:______________________________________ CC Number_____________________________ Exp ___________ Security Code_______

Total Paid $____________ _______

Please make your check payable to &%6 0HQ·V &OXE, and submit it along with this registration form to the CBS Offffice. Call Larry Dechter (312-782-5100) with any questions or email Larry at Larry@addapearl.com

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October 2014

CONTRIBUTIONS, REMEMBRANCES, CONGRATULATIONS

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

Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation of his kindness and support during a difficult time in their lives – Sheila & Marshall Ander

MARVIN DISHLER TREE OF LIFE FUND:

In memory of:

Eric Miller – Marcy Manning and Josh Manning

Alfy Nathan – Sharon Kreiter Nathan Aronoff – Sidney Aronoff Henry Schuster – Jen & Chad Freid Sam Wolff, Blanche Berebitsky and Morris Berebitsky – Corrine Wolff

FRANCINE SHAPIRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In memory of:

Rabbi Wolkin for your concern – Mellie & Larry Wolfson Rabbi Wolkin in appreciation of your kindness and support during this difficult time – Sheila & Marshall Ander Rabbi Wolkin in appreciation of your guidance and support during this very difficult time – Leslie Mareta Fred & Sheryl Katzenstein for your birthdays – Maureen Gold, Linda Gold Just because – Marcy Manning Jill & Les Olefsky for your 40th wedding anniversary with love – Judy & Michael Balter Cece & Arlen Lasinsky for the birth of your granddaughter Roxanne Delilah – Lenore Weiss Lily & Harry Zoberman for your son Eric’s marriage to Jennifer Sommer – Renee & Barton Osher Enid & Fred Grabiner for the birth of your granddaughter Aria Sydney Grabiner – Barb & Burt Chotiner & Family Charlotte Stern & Dr. Steve Witzel for your son Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah – Hirschtritt Licht Family Susan & Donald Levine for your granddaughter Olivia’s Bat Mitzvah – Sandy & Sheldon Cotler Dr. Lenny & Shelly Millman for the birth of your grandson Maverick Li Millman – Dr. Jeff & Barbara Lerch

Brona Burrows – Hedy Margolin

In memory of:

Family of Garrett Rubin on his becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Beverly & Mel Dolin

Harry Roth on the occasion of his Yahrzeit – Mellie & Larry Wolfson The mother of Stan Slovin – David & Barbara Menn Stephen Mareta – Robin & Allen Berg Mark’s sister Anna – Rosalie & George Goldberg Arnie Cohen – Edie & Les Korman Eddie Kay – Bess & Sam Ekstein Irv Pichinson – Dianne & Sid Lambersky Beverly LaFond – Hirschtritt Licht Family Morris Kaiserman – Bess & Sam Ekstein

Speedy recovery: Robert Abrams – Marcy & Jerry Lehrfeld

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

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

BERNARD GRAD MEMORIAL CHESED FUND: In honor of: Bonnie and Jerald Rothenberg on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Stephanie and the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Matthew – Fern & Larry Roseman Lily and Harry Zoberman on the marriage of their son Eric to Jennifer – Fern & Larry Roseman

BURT PATZIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of:

GOLD FAMILY SABBATH FUND: In honor of: Michael Balter on receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Music Degree – Debra & Jeffrey Crane Alyce and Jerry Stanton on their 60th wedding anniversary – Sue & Joel Weinstein Barbara and Burt Chotiner on the marriage of their daughter Wendy – Linda & Bernie Petchenik Reva Gomberg on reading Torah on Shabbat – Marla Peckler

Speedy recovery to: Harvey R. Gold – Ann Lampert; Phyllis & Leonard Mason Cliff Wolf – Ann Lampert

In memory of: Harvey Schneider – Phyllis & Dennis Levinson Stephen Mareta – Amy, Lawrence & Meital LeVine; Ellen & Andy Roth

HARVEY R. GOLD SEFER HAFTARAH FUND: In honor of:

JANNA SUGAR MEMORIAL ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Leslie and Jordan Sigale on their 25th wedding anniversary – Rosalie Roth & family; Bev, David, Ben & Jordan Sugar Barbara and Arnold Gaffen on the birth of their granddaughter Makenzie Joie – Adrienne & Jerry Bauer Deby and Michael Eisenberg on the birth of their granddaughter Makenzie Joie – Adrienne & Jerry Bauer Larry Richman on his special birthday – Sugar Family Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year for their family and friends – Bev, David, Ben & Jordan Sugar Mr. & Mrs. Barbara Felt on the marriage of Laurel and Mike Colby – Bev & David Sugar Susan Scheff on her son Adam’s marriage – Terri & Lee Chalmers Ari Footlik on reading Torah – Beth & Bob Footlik Phyllis and Dennis Levinson on their 50th wedding anniversary – Marla Peckler Aaron Cushman on his special birthday – Becky & Ellis Sostrin

Speedy recovery: Stan Ackerman – Susan and Wes Nissen

In memory of: Harvey Schneider – Arlene & Ed Hammerman Mother of Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Levin – Arlene & Ed Hammerman Aunt Lil – Bev and David Sugar & family Stephen Mareta – Susan & Robert Katz; Mona & Andy Berman Morris Kaiserman – Arlene & Ronald Harris Leonard Lakewood – Jane & Lenny Siedband & Martha Bitran & family

LESTER KURNICK YOUTH FUND:

Ellyn and Harvey Nudelman on the marriage of their daughter Ashley and Timothy – Marla, Alan, Benji & Zach Patzik Alyce and Jerry Stanton on their 60th wedding anniversary – Leonard & Phyllis Mason

Deby and Michael Eisenberg on the birth of their granddaughter Makenzie Joie – Judy & Joel Greenman

Speedy recovery:

In memory of:

Alan Harris – Shirley Samuels

In memory of: Gale Bergen – Shirley Patzik Samuels; Arnie Yusim Sister-in-Law of Ruth and Baily Jacobson – Phyllis & Leonard Mason Irene Karwowski – Shirley Samuels

CANTOR’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Cantor Steven Stoehr in appreciation for his concern – Mellie & Larry Wolfson

In honor of:

Mother and Grandmother of the Waynik/Larrison Family – Anne & Aaron Robbin Edith Gnippe – Bonnie & Rick Meltzer

LEWIS D. GREENBERG MEMORIAL SHABBATONE FUND: In honor of: Violet Warsaski – Ilene & Norman Iglarsh

In memory of:

MEN’S CLUB YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Teri and Dennis Sklar on the birth of their grandson Adam Bennett – Leslie & Scott Rogoff and family Edward Hammerman on his birthday – Sherry & Stuart Davidson

PAUL WALD YAHRZEIT FUND: In memory of: Mildred Breger – Rochelle & Eugene Breger Maria Sanchez and Flora Fine – Loly Farnos & Herb Lesnoy Leon Steinfeld – Robyn & Sam Elias Harry Rose – Bernice Rose Marvin Dishler – Rochelle Dishler Touba Soomekh, Maliheh Banayan and Jacque Banayan – Jacqueline & Jamshid Soomekh & family Faye Rosen, Monte Ageloff, Rose and Ben Rosenbaum – Phyllis & Jack Rosen Selma Stern – Beverly & Mel Dolin Marion Dolin – Beverly & Mel Dolin Ronnie Jacobs – Darlene Jacobs Frank Gurtz – Marlene Gurtz Mollie Sperber – Jerome Sperber Ignac Freund and Miriam Freund – Alex Freund Leon Faratzi, Allegra Faratzi, Florence Siedband and David Bitran – Jane & Lenny Siedband David Goodman – Rita & Gregg Schneider Shirley Marcus – Carol Abrahams Philip Cole – Marlene Gurtz Tillie Sagalow – Allen Schoeneman William Simon – Phyllis & Stuart Simon Bernie Meyers – Rita Meyers Maurice A. Lewis – Maurice J. Lewis Samuel Herman – Anita Gabel Steve Reich – Stewart Reich Mildred and Isidor Kessler – Betty Ashman Pearl Handler – Arlene & Ray Handler Rosalyn Baer, Edward Baer and Nathan Sostrin – Becky & Ellis Sostrin David Berke – Joan Berke Morton Lew – Tamara & Michael Lew

RABBI MELMAN’S GOOD & WELFARE FUND: In honor of: Nancy Schencker on her marriage – Julie, David, Ella & Vladimir Goldstein Cynthia and Bruce Shankman on the birth of their grandson Adiv Naftali – Diane & Gene Chodash Cece and Arlen Lasinsky on the birth of their granddaughter Roxanne Delilah – Diane & Gene Chodash The birth of their granddaughter Makenzie Joie Eisenberg – Barbara & Arnold Gaffen Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of his support of and his recent mission trip to Israel – Marla Peckler Rabbi Aaron Melman in appreciation of his kindness and support during a difficult time in their lives – Sheila & Marshall Ander

Speedy recovery: Herbert Hafft – Sidney Aronoff

In memory of: Mother of Jan Siegel – Barbara & David Menn Nathan Aronoff – Sidney Aronoff David Wilker – Loly Farnos & Herb Lesnoy Caryn Lesnoy and Betty Lesnoy – Herb Lesnoy & Loly Farnos

ROSENGARD MUSEUM FUND: In memory of: Irving, Father and grandfather of Roberta Lerner and family – Roberta and Norman Friedman Mother and Grandmother of Linda Goldstein and family – Roberta & Norman Friedman

RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND: In honor of: Ellyn and Harvey Nudelman on the marriage of their daughter Ashley to Timothy – Jeri K. Smith Miriam and Nathan Harpaz on the birth of their grandson Noah Max – Ed Maslov & family

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In memory of: Sister of Mark Weberman – Judy & Morrie Kaplan Brother of Bella Weberman – Judy & Morrie Kaplan

SIM SHALOM PRAYER BOOK FUND: In memory of: Ruth Minkoff – Marylyn & Howard Minkoff Sara and Charles Hyman – Susan & Stanley Burstein Evelyn and Jacob Burstein – Susan & Stanley Burstein Irene Minkoff - Howard Minkoff Myron Minkoff - Howard Minkoff

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT KIDDUSH FUND: In honor of: Nancy and Mark Lifshitz for their son Adam’s graduation from the University of Central Florida – Edna & Mike Schrank Michael Balter on receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Music Degree – Edna & Mike Schrank Ed Hammerman – Arlene & Howard Saretsky In Honor – Gayle & Burt Zis Roberta Miller – Carol & Michael Schnitzler Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Bass on their 50th wedding anniversary – Iris & Ira Lerner

We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Esteemed Members Stephen Mareta Irving Pichinson Edith Wolinsky Riva Meczyk Stuart Horwitz

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 JEFFREY IAN KLEIFIELD

by Debby Kleifield In memory of LEON DAVID GOLDBERG

by Lila & Steve Weiland In memory of DANIEL SIDEMAN

by Jerry Sideman, Eva & Daniel Sideman, Carmen & Joel Sideman

Alyce and Jerry Stanton on their 60th wedding anniversary – ris & Ira Lerner Mona and Neal Weiss on the marriage of Samantha – Jill & Glen Roter & family Ann and Steve Lessman on the marriage of David – Jill & Glen Roter & family Lily and Harry Zoberman on the marriage of Eric – Jill & Glen Roter & family

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STEVEN TEITELBAUM RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: In honor of: Mr. & Mrs. Al Kaplan on the marriage of Rachel and Jason – Bobbie & Harvey Teitelbaum Jordan Teitelbaum on his graduation from Medical School – Merle, Sam, Josh & Danny Cowin Larry Ordower – Bobbie & Harvey Teitelbaum

In memory of:

Joyce Harris – Iris & Ira Lerner

In memory of: Sister-in-Law of Ruth and Bailey Jacobson – Iris & Ira Lerner Cathryn R. Livingston – Edna & Mike Schrank George Ekstein – Lake Arlington Towne-Village Norman Kramer – Jill & Glen Roter Maurice Kopol and Max Kopol – Jeanette Schusteff

SOPHIE BINSTEIN TZEDAKAH FUND:

Irving Schoncrun – Bobbie & Harvey Teitelbaum Kayla Factor – Susan & Wes Nissen Jack Canter – Marla & Ronald Zelikow & family Papa Bill Horwitz – Robin & Lee Eisenberg

SCHWARTZ CALL-IN FUND: In honor of: Barbara & Jerry Petasnick on their new home – Barbara & Merk Gelfeld

In memory of: George Shapiro – Beverly & Seymour Binstein Esther and George Shapiro and Sophie and Thomas Binstein – Beverly & Seymour Binstein

Our Beth Shalom Family Milestones: WE PRAY THAT THESE FAMILIES WILL BUILD STRONG JEWISH HOMES AND CONTRIBUTE BLESSINGS TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND TO ALL HUMANITY Sara & Marc Weinstein are happy to announce the marriage of their son Michael to Samantha Satz Dr. Nathan & Miriam Harpaz are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Noah Max Miller Sharon and Marshall Shifrin are happy to announce the birth of their grandchildren Colby Jay & Lyla Jess Birnberg Michelle & Andrew Lebovitz are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Dani Eve Lebovitz Diane Lebovitz is happy to announce the birth of her granddaughter Dani Eve Lebovitz Dr. Fred & Enid Grabiner are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Aria Sydney Grabiner Melany & Max Shaftal are happy to announce the engagement of their son Alexander to Casey Landau Janet & Alan Sear are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Jourdin Avery Schaffer Janet & Alan Sear are happy to announce the engagement of their son Stephen to Carly Pinzur Dr. Lenny & Shelly Millman are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Maverick Li Millman

The Congregation Extends Its Sympathy To: Daniel Remish on the passing of his father Alexander Remish Leslie Mareta on the passing of her husband Stephen Mareta Barbara Nusinow on the passing of her mother Beverly LaFond Ralph Meczyk on the passing of his mother Riva Meczyk Davida Horwitz on the passing of her husband Stuart Horwitz Stephanie Horwitz on the passing of her father Stuart Horwitz Howard Horwitz on the passing of his father Stuart Horwitz

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Yahrzeits October 1-3 Louis Forcht Adeline Forman Reuben Ofsaiof Philip Saruk Harry Silverman Dr. David H Weissman Rose Alexander Milton Crane Goldie Dembo David Lebovitz George Levinson Irving B Padorr Pauline Ratsky Edythe Schwartz Daniel Sideman Celina Apfelbaum Ronald Berebitsky Abraham Dobkin Ruth Finkle Louis King Frank Lupel Woolf Marcus Marguerite F Rehmar Mildred Rosenberg Louis Sabin Sam Schultz Lillian Topel

October 4-10 Gertrude Barr Simon Bergman Al Bobroff Max S Cohn Max Edelman Jerry Elrod Louis Gershon Rose Greenband Max Kazer Howard Landsman Daniel Okman Barry Oshroff Sam Solomon Sidney Barr Jean Becker Carol M. Benzion Rae Bergstein Paul Chapman Joseph Degabli Rose Greenberg Stan Hartman Ernest Kempler Ronda Kerschner Freida Nudel Brian Orenstein Manny Besser Ida Burnett Earl Gelman

Bernice Goldberg Sarah Goldman Max Hahn Meyer Sol Kaplan Libby Manelis Peter Mareta Steven Nison Ben Orenstein Jack Schusteff Jacob Winokur Seymour Wulburt Benjamin Q Beckerman Morris Carl Mary Goldberg Sandra Liebman Abraham Rosenblum Rose Slavitt Dr. Joshua S. Vission Myron Weinstein Sidney Greene Florence Handzel Minnie Herman Gerald Hirsch Libby Klein Ida Levin Rose Worsek Beatrice Zislis Meyer Bengelsdorf Diana Binder Ozzie Dickler Florence Fischer Rochelle Friedlander Shirley Kohlman Jack Lambert Carlton Pestine Sarah Rosenberg Lillian Rosengard Francine Michelle Shapiro Ann Alterson Pnina Ben-Dov Marion Busby Anne Fields Leon Goldberg Anne Malisoff William Padnos Martin B Pinsky Rose Sinton Morris Snitovsky Steven Strange

October 11-17 Suzanne Cobrin Jack Copeland Dr. Charles Goldenberg Ben Gordon Ervin Kaufman Samuel Kornblath Harriette Rebarber Harry Rosen

Harry Wenig Doris Balkin Elizabeth Brown Rabbi Samuel Ruderman Benjamin J. Sacks Ben Saitlin Bernard Chabner Ruth Erdos Ruth Freed Sam Friedman Richard Geller Gilbert Goldman Fay Gurvitz Ben Kaplan Herbert Kramer Louis Meisel Sylvia Riffer Sophie Rosenthal Libby Wolansky Sydelle Glassman George Gomberg Bernard Kosova Joseph Kostow Seymour Kriesman Ruth Marks Robert Roth Jack Sacks Sarah L. Ullman Norman Wax Estelle Wolke Marion Arbetter Joseph Arbus Louis Berson Elsie Joseph Joseph David Kazer Sander Kleinberg Sophie Kublin Francine Levy Benjamin Mikell Charles Minkoff David Platt Herman Rosin Barbara Sneider Lester Kurnick Dora Medansky Ann Ofengender Leonard A Pierce Joan Rosen Irene Shapiro Maurice Sloan Lorrayne Solomon Stella Sweet Jerry Weiss Pelet Africk Sheldon "Shelley" Berman Ben Childs Ralph Colwyn Oscar William Feinberg Rose Gaffen

Rose Goldberg William Gunther Yizkok Markowitz Shirley Ross Lorrayne Schwartz Ralph Vihon

October 18-24 Fela Bankier Max Binder Irving Friedlander Chuck Gold Sylvia Kanar Schwartz Elliot Sheck Ann Simon Louis Stoken Gerald Vigdor Virginia Brunegraff Miriam Eisenberg Bertrand Beryl Field Chaya Fisch Jacob Fisch Nathan Glutzer Harold Lepp Max Mintz Arnie Oblonsky George Sanger Marley Siegel Ronald Sylvan Janet Tritsch Hy Weisenberg Rubin Agrest Harold Berman Florence Davidson Lillian Kramer Sadye Kramer Louis Kwasman Mina Neumann Ethyle Orelove Gilbert Richmond Leah Saruk Michael Shapiro Lillian Zis Minnie Belstock Ida Elisco Mildred Harris Peter Herman Albert Lerner Rhoda Levin Marion Leviton Ida Roth Irving Roth Jack Weinstine Richard Weissman Hinda Winternitz Isadore Albert Benson Balkan Esther Gordon Max Reifer

Sandra Shainberg Frances Siegel Larry Solomon Samuel Steinberg Edith Elaine Wernick Lew Alterson Philip Chirtel Toby Cohen Harry Archie Dolansky Ida Ruth Edelstein David Greenberg Ida Haft Dora Richard Kahn Ann Lavine Helen Gabriel Major Mildred Rosenmutter Martha Rubin Belle Sawyer Sol Africk Sol Benson Dr. Jack Decker Shirley Judith Elstein Louis B. Karp Hymen Kublin Lee Libauer Eleanor Roberts Bernice Shaffner Morris Simels Meyer Urkov

October 25-31 Dr. Howard Agins Leo Feather Lois Fine Samuel Fishman Benjamin Leslie Goldman Gloria Kessler Fanny Kosoglad Burton "Buddy" Mora Evelyn Neiberg Sophie Roitman Etta Segel Ben Siegel Arthur Arnold Saul Burten Michael Lee Flax David Kayman Eunice Marcus Sara Pawlan Ely Pestine Sol Zells Betty Berg Ruth Fields Herman Flower Helen Gellis Leyla Hakimian Louis Melnick Edwin Pierson Jack Radow

Charles J Shifrin Annette Frank Shloss Eleanor Stein Irwin Axelrod Phyllis T. Goldman Dr. Harold Kahn Sally Oberlander Harry Rosenbaum Anna Weiland Maurice Feuerstein Anna Goldberg Milton Goobler Gerald Hauser Edith Henderson Selma Koehler Shirley Lisit Frank Sam Petacave Stuart Schaeffer Edward Siegel Dr. David Slav Max Slavick Wallace Taine William Zelermyer Rose Ander B. Bart Barrish I Jerome Bender David Chotiner Hyman Cokee Leonard Edelson Norman Gill Beverly Goldman Alvin Gordon Joe Joseph Jack Lasky Jennie Mareta Morton Rosen William Schwartz Sol Shapiro Sylvia Stein Max Stern Marvin Garfinkel Shirley Gold Dori Hammerman Sidney Jablo Fannie Kamensky Fay Nochumson John Paley Irving Pogofsky Myra Rose Molly Salky Rose Schlossberg Maurice Steinberg Ida Weiner Kenneth H. Weiner Sidney Weisbach Dorothy Widen Simon Wolf

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Celebrate with Trees Remember the Jewish National Fund trees you bought growing up, well they are still available. Buying a tree is great way to honor someone for a life cycle event and invest in Israel at the same time.

And if that isn’t enough, each tree comes with a beautiful, personalized certificate. For more information or to order your trees contact Barbara Klein at the synagogue (847.498.5352 or BKlein@BethShalomNB.org). Trees cost $10 apiece.

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