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The BulletinFebruary/March 2019 Shevat/Adar I/Adar II 5779 Vol. 90 No. 25The Bulletin is supported by an endowment established by Jane R. Perlman

For many of us, charting the course of our lives can o en feel as if we are climbing a mountain, taking each step higher and higher in the hopes of one day reaching the very top-the proverbial “ nish line” as it were. We tend to assume

that the bene t, or even purpose, of the path to the top is for the sense of accomplishment that we will a ain upon our arrival there. Consider the peaks like this that we set in our lives, telling ourselves “I’ll be satis ed/grateful when....”

Such goal-se ing certainly proves motivating and perhaps even noble, but if our gaze is xed solely on the top, directed exclusively towards our goal, we will likely miss a lot, if not all, of the beauty along the way. So focused on where we are going, we can inadvertently or even willfully delay our experience of gratitude, not only for where we’ve been, but more importantly, for where we nd ourselves in any given moment.

This is not a modern phenomenon. While being pursued by the Egyptians, God parts the Sea of Reeds to let the Israelites cross through. But the Egyptians follow them. Once the Israelites make it safely to other side, God closes the sea upon the Egyptians. At this point, the Israelites are nally free. One rightfully assumes that THIS is the Israelites’ peak moment. As such, the rabbis of the Talmud use this narrative to explore the question of when a person should u er a blessing of gratitude. They teach that the answer is when they see “the abrot/crossings ofthe Sea [of Reeds]”. Although some commentators assert that one can only see the crossings a er successfully navigating them and arriving at the nal destination, others, including Rashi, suggest that one can and should see the crossings at any and all points along the way, even (and perhaps especially) whilst in their midst, before ultimate success has been achieved.1

The truth of life is that we do not have to wait until the heights of achievement or the perfect moments to feel and express gratitude, because holiness abounds not just in the peak moments, but in every moment. Ours is a tradition that invites us to be present, eyes wide, hearts open, not selectively, but for every step along the way.

1 Brachot 54a and Rashi on “abrot” as well as Rabbi Baruch HaLevi Epstein

Every Moment an Invitation to Gratitude

Rabbi WendiGeffen

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Our Congregational FamilyWelcome to our new and returning members (through January 21):

Yael & Tal Broda(Maya, Daniella & Shelley)

Tracey Smolen Freeman & Jacob Freeman

Natasha Madeline Weidele born on December 25, 2018

daughter of Emily Tobias & Aaron Weidelegreat granddaughter of Sonya Dillongrand niece of Karen & Robert Dillon

Zachary Philip Schan eldborn on January 5, 2019

son of Allison Rosenfeld Schan eld & Adam Schan eldgrandson of Irene Rosenfeld & Richard Illgen

and Karen & Paul Schan eldgreat grandson of Ria Illgen

Mitch Cohenfor being selected into the Nachson Project program of learning and leadership.

Mitch will study at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem Spring semester

Leemor Katz and Chip SerlinOn their November 17 wedding

Sara Tumen & Tyler WeinbergOn their December 1 wedding

Mazel Tov to:

Welcome to:

In MemoriamThe congregation extends its heartfelt

condolences to the families of:

Toby Blitzmother of David (Dale) Blitz

grandmother of Brian (Tracy) Blitz

Leon R. Cookehusband of Carol Cooke,

father of Robin (Eric) Gallender andHilary (Dmitry) Krasnik

Melvin Elbaumhusband of Linda Elbaum

father of Laurence (Jennifer) Elbaumgrandfather of Sarah, Jack,

and Julie Elbaum

Fred I. Greensteinuncle of Rabbi Lisa Greene

Bernard “Bernie” Harrishusband of Joanne Harris,

father of Julie (Jon) Walner and Ted (Marissa) Harris,

grandfather of Tony & Joey Walner and Carly & Sophie Harris

Sandy N. Isaacson father of Cory (Stephanie) Isaacson

and Brady (Laura) Isaacsongrandfather of Savannah, Cole, Amelia,

Annie, David, and Kate

Paul C. Krouseuncle of Linda (Stuart) Berkson

Herb Michelsonfather of Daniel (Kim) Michelson

grandfather of Emma and Ian Michelson

Eddy Pataystepfather of Lilah (Joel) Shapiro,

grandfather of Hazel and Harry Shapiro

Bernadine Salsmangrandmother of Michelle (Ed) Friedman

Dr. Bernard H. Shulmanhusband of Phyllis Shulman

father of Mark Shulman, Robert (Sarah) Shulman,

and Cynthia Cassidy

Penny Sugarman mother of Terri (Stanton) Lewin,

grandmother of Alexa andMa hew Lewin

Jean Zaltzman cousin of PK Klein and Je rey Kurland

Sherri T. Zirlinwife of Todd Zirlin

mother of Lily, Grant, Daisy, and Wya Zirlin

daughter of Bobe e and Sanford (z”l) Taki

sister of Lizzy (Josh) Scheinfeld and Jill (Doug) Hirsh

aunt of 15

Saturday, February 29:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service

Hannah Fordingdaughter of Julia & David Fording

4:30 pm Shabbat A ernoon ServiceMara Lishanskiy

daughter of Inna & Dr. Leo Lishanskiy

Thursday, February 710:30 am Daily Morning Service

Scarle Siegeldaughter of Jamie & Gary Siegel

Saturday, February 910:30 am Shabbat Morning Service

Samantha Michelle Zinmandaughter of Jen & Lance Zinman

Saturday, February 164:30 pm Shabbat A ernoon Service

Haley Iris Drakedaughter of Elisa & Kevin Drake

Saturday, February 234:30 pm Shabbat A ernoon Service

Alexis Tackdaughter of daughter of Sherri Goodman

Saturday, March 24:30 pm Shabbat A ernoon Service

Aaron Starkmanson of Deborah & Michael Starkman

Friday, March 810:30 am Rosh Hodesh Morning Service

Taylor Singermandaughter of Cheryl & Micah Singerman

Saturday, March 910:30 am Shabbat Morning Service

Sabrina Borsteindaughter of Samantha Borstein

and Dan Borstein

4:30 pm Shabbat A ernoon ServiceJulia Leshtz

daughter of Jill & Daniel Leshtz

Thursday, March 1410:30 am Daily Morning Service

Mark Belcherson Lisa & Eric Belcher

Saturday, March 1610:30 am Shabbat Morning Service

Molly Hannah Borondaughter of Tracy & Daniel Boron

12:30 pm Shabbat Morning ServiceAaron Berns

son of Karen & Ma Berns

Upcoming B’nei Mitzvah

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

Marilyn Perlman

President’s Letter

Dear Friends,

I’m in the car on a long trip with my girls. Do they ask to turn on the radio? Are they riveted to their phones? No, in fact, they are singing prayers and Hebrew songs they

learned participating in Selah* because they enjoy it. More so, they explain the meaning of what they are singing to me. How wonderful to hear!

I’ve been re ecting on what NSCI has meant for our daughters who are currently in 6th and 8th grade. For us, religious education and B’nei Mitzvah were certainly a great part of the many reasons we became congregants. How would the experience at NSCI infuse my children’s sense of Jewish identity,

valuing synagogue life, worship, or Jewish community? We knew for certain that religious education was an essential commitment we wanted to make for our children. We have a Jewish home and extended family that celebrate Jewish holidays together. At the end of the day, even with our best intentions and e orts, our kids would either connect and embrace Judaism, their Jewish education, and opportunities at NSCI or not. You can lead a horse to water….

Here’s one more experience among many that I’d like to share with you. I’m telling my 8th grader that I am working on guring something out. She shares that when she feels stressed, she says the Shema. Yes, the watchword of our faith. To be honest, I wish I could say that she learned that from us at home. The in uence has come from religious

education and participation in worship.

I feel that we as parents are responsible for cultivating our children’s Jewish identity and connection to our faith, culture, and traditions. I also am so grateful to have the care and wisdom of our clergy and the privilege to participate in a synagogue like NSCI–a community where we and our children can learn and grow Jewishly together–a congregation that gives support and possibilities beyond measure.

Warmly,Marilyn

*Cantor Goldstein and Alan Goodis o er Selah, a religious school option for singers and guitar players in 6th-12th grade and teach them to lead prayer through music on Shabbat and the High Holy Days.

From Our Executive Director

Todd Braman

Safety and Security are not new concepts at NSCI. They were a focus long before I arrived as Executive Director last May and continue to be a top priority. Since I arrived, we have had no fewer than four in-depth

sta trainings, several drills with our teachers and students, multiple meetings and assessments with law enforcement experts, and have hosted Glencoe Public Safety’s training exercises. By the end of June, we will have invested over $250,000

in security infrastructure since 2017 with assistance from grants from the Department of Homeland Security and JUF.

While our safety and security protocols are robust, the strongest investment we can make is in our relationships and training–with law enforcement, with sta , and with our congregants. With that in mind, we are hosting two safety training sessions at NSCI for our congregants. This is a chance to learn about many of our safety and security procedures at NSCI including how you can help keep yourself and others safe in the event of an

incident. We will cover everything from severe weather to medical emergencies to intruders. The training will be led by Dean Weinberg, a member of our Board of Directors and head of our Building & Grounds and Security Commi ees, and me on the following dates:

Wednesday, February 20, 6:00 pm-7:00 pmSunday, March 10, 9:15 am-10:15 am

Please RSVP to [email protected] and indicate which date you would like to a end. Again, this training is only open to NSCI congregants.

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North Shore Congregation Israel Presents

Ravinia's Steans Music InstituteFriday, April 5, 7:30 pm

Following the Kabbalat Shabbat service.

With Miriam Fried, Ravinia's Steans Program Director,

Janice Carissa, Grace Clifford, Zhanbo Zheng, and

Gabriel Martins.

There will be a light supper before the concert. This

performance has been graciously sponsored by

Jim Stone and Madeleine & Harvey Plonsker.

Reserve your free tickets at bit.ly/2M8F7jY

Music at NSCI

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

Tikkun Olam

Book Drive forBernie’s Book Bank

Now-February 24

Donate NEW or GENTLY USED books for children,ages 0-12. Together, let’s help Bernie’s Book Bank

ensure EVERY child has a book of their own!

Please place books in the labeled white collection binlocated in the hallway near the religious school o ce.

NSCI’s Cookies from the HeartFebruary 13 & March 20

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Ronald McDonald House

near Lurie Children’s HospitalJoin us one Wednesday a month to prepare homemade cookies

for children and their families returning from the hospital. 6-8 volunteers needed. Carpooling from NSCI is available.

For more information and to sign up,please email Lois Davis: [email protected].

Do a Mitzvah:Feed the Homeless

Feed the Homeless is back and looking for volunteers to help us prepare and deliver food support those in need.

If you are not already signed up to be a volunteer in theFeed the Homeless Program and would like to participate,

please e-mail [email protected]. You will then receiveinformation and upcoming project dates.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

Upcoming Sunday Winter Dates:February 3, February 24 & March 10

Collection for Family Promise Housewarming Baskets

March 3-April 28

Donate the following NEW household items: cooking utensils, kitchen trash bags, potholders & oven mi s, sponges,

clothes hangers, ashlights, ba eries, paper towels,toilet paper, food storage containers and resealable bags.

Family Promise Chicago North Shore is dedicated tohelping families who are homeless get back on their feet

and provide a stable lifestyle for their children.

Please place donations in the labeled white collection binlocated in the hallway near the religious school o ce.

Adult Mitzvah CorpsJoin our Adult Mitzvah Corps, where our congregants have fun volunteering together during the week.

On Tuesday, February 12 we will be helping out at a new soup kitchen at Congregation KINS, 2800 W. North Shore Ave., Chicago from 2:00 pm-2:50 pm. We will be packing lunches that will be given to their needy clients at that night’s dinner. The packed lunches will go toward nourishing them the next day.

On Friday, March 15 we will be volunteering at a WNSCI-sponsored Welcome Shabbat luncheon at The ARK, 6450 N. California, Chicago from 10:30 am-1:00 pm. The luncheon is for their clients in need. We will set tables, plate and serve the food and assist with a light clean up.

Carpooling is available from NSCI. If you would like to volunteer, contact Tracey Meyers at 847-242-1234.

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NSCI in the Community

Dr. Roberta Goodman

Goodman Center for Jewish Education

BimBam are words you might associate with a Shabbat song. Just saying, those words gets me singing.

I get really animated when BimBam refers to BimBam.com–LOL–this is a pun as BimBam are animated videos about Jewish life. Shaboom! Just

the name makes you giggle. You’ll be laughing when you watch these cartoon characters zooming around in the “Passover Special” or “Get Along Gang,” about peace in the home. Perhaps you would be interested in the Passover Lego movie? BimBam has short videos which appeal to the head as well as the heart, and to children and adults. They cover Jewish holidays, life events, values, and the weekly Torah portion.

BimBam.com is to videos what PJ Library is to books. Both use storytelling to capture the imaginations of children, parents, and

grandparents. Both use entertaining, clever ways to share Jewish content. Both are accessible–one is sent to you in the mail; all you do is subscribe, and the other is accessible 24/7 on your electronic devices including the ever-present smartphone. Both are a ordable: they are o ered to individuals at no cost. Both are easy to bring into your home. Both are a great Jewish experience for parents, children, and grandparents to share together.

Spoiler alert: Rabbi Ge en narrated a BimBam video. See if you can nd it on the website!

Have I convinced you to watch one of the videos?

I can’t wait to hear your reviews. Which BimBam video did you watch rst? Did you binge watch? What was one of your favorite lines?

My thumb is up, how about yours?

BimBam: Make it a Household Name,

Make it a Household Experience

Important Goodman Center

Religious School Dates:Sunday, February 3: Family Pancake Tzedakah Event,

11:00 am-12:00 pmFriday, February 8: Family Shabbat with Kindergarten,

1st grade, & Selah, 6:15 pm-7:15 pmSunday, February 17: No School

Sunday, March 3: Family Bingo Event, 11:00 am-12:00 pmFriday, March 15: Family Shabbat with 2nd grade & Selah

Sunday, March 17: Purim Festival during schoolMarch 24-31: No School

BimBam Animation Comes

to a Midweek Hebrew ClassSoon we will have our own BimBam inspired creations pro-duced at the Goodman Center for Jewish Education. BimBam o ers a professional development class for religious/Hebrew school teachers on stop motion video. Devorah Horovicz, 4th grade Hebrew teacher, took the course. She is collaborating with congregant, Peter Yastrow, whose avocation is sketching. Together this dynamic duo is going to work with some 4th grade students on creating their own 30 second videos inter-preting di erent prayers.

Older Adult Consultations Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) provides comprehensive support and mental health services to those who live or work in Glencoe, regardless of their ability to pay. We are excited that these services now include our older adults!

Included in these new services are older adult and care partner consultations. Emily Mysel, LCSW, FSG’s Senior Program Case Manager, is available Monday through Thursday during normal business hours to schedule time for these consultations. She is a resource and guide through various decisions and questions that arise as one ages, including housing, exhibition of new/concerning behaviors, and, in some cases, a direct reference to particular/specialty medical professionals, etc.

Contact Emily today to set up an appointment or learn moreabout this service: [email protected] or847-835-5111.

Glencoe Cares: Program InformationThe “Glencoe Cares” program is a collaboration between Glencoe Public Safety (GPS) and Family Service of Glencoe (FSG). With an increase of older adults living in their homes and aging in place within the Glencoe community, it is important that emergency response teams have access to a list of current medical directives, concerns and medications.

In order to ensure proper and respectful support of Glencoe’s residents, FSG and GPS have partnered together to create a “Glencoe Cares” packet. Inside this large zip lock bag, the recipient will nd three copies of: Emergency Contact List, Current Medication List, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST).

Glencoe Cares forms are available on the FSG website(www.familyserviceofglencoe.org) or at both FSG o ces(675 Village Crt, 2nd oor or 361 Park Ave., Suite 202),Village Hall, Glencoe Public Library and Taki CenterFor more information about this program, please contact,[email protected] or 847-835-5111.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

Hub of Support: Addiction & Recovery

This alcohol-free experiential Seder (Passover meal and ritual) is intended for all

to celebrate Passover in a safe environment, among others who speak the language

of recovery. Understanding that Passover, with its 4 cups of wine, can be difficult,

this experience will enable participants to come together in the safety and comfort

of those with shared experiences in order to learn and grow together. This event is

open to the community; all are welcome, and attendance is confidential.

Community Recovery Seder Saturday, April 20 from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

at North Shore Congregation Israel

For more information, contact Rabbi Ryan Daniels: [email protected] or 847-835-0724.

SAVE THE DATE:SAVE THE DATE:SAVE THE DATE:

who are journeying toward recovery, those in recovery, and their loved ones and allies,

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Youth and Family Community

Strollers, Stories& CelebrationsFriday, February 22-Shabba Friday, March 15-Purim10:00 am-10:45 am

Join us with your li le ones as we explore Jewish holidays and Shabbat. Free and open to the community. Park in the north lot. RSVP’s appreciated, [email protected]

Youth and Family Community

High school seniors! Delve into your Jewish self and soul with our rabbis and cantor. Over good food we will talk about where you are in life and Judaism, and bring you to conversations on Jewish life and Israel conversations on campus. Our guests include Michael Simon, Executive Director of Northwestern Hillel and Allison Rosenfeld Schan eld, ADL Associate Regional Director. Conversations will include where you are and where you want to be. To sign up please email Jennifer McKeag, [email protected]. Questions? Talk to Rabbi Greene or Rabbi Daniels.

Senior Dinner Party for HIGH SCHOOL SENIORSMondays, March 11 & 18; April 15, 22, 29; May 6 & 13, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

FAMILIES WITHYOUNG CHILDREN

CelebratePurim

Carnival games,crafts and snacks

Costumes encouraged

Open to thecommunity-no cost

Intended forfamilies with children age 6 and under-all are welcome

Sunday, March 179:15 am-10:00 amat NSCI

Questions?Contact Susan Ellenbyat [email protected] 847-835-0724

8th Graders-Our Messy World with Lizzie ScheinkopfSocial Justice focus— guring out what we need to do and say in the messiness of our world.

9th-12th Graders-Real Life, Real VoicesMeet inspiring guests who will share their lives, their work and the Jewish values that guide them. Facilitated by Rabbi Greene.

Upcoming Guests:

February 4–Adam Gross, Justice Reform advocate

March 4–Melissa Forman-Radio personality

April 8–Judge Ilana Diamond Rovner

Students can still sign up for individual or multiple classes. Contact Jennifer McKeag, [email protected]? Contact Rabbi Greene, [email protected].

Jewish Journey Continues for 8th-12th GradersMondays, February 4, March 4 & April 8, 6:15 pm-7:30 pm • Dinner included!

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

Midday Mondays11:30 am-12:30 pm

Midday Mondays this year opens the door to myriad of topics–music, literature, current events–and more! This year Midday Mondays will include mini-series taught in multi-week increments and o ered at di erent times throughout the year. These sessions will be taught by Rabbi Greene, Rabbi Daniels, Cantor Goldstein, Dr. Goodman, Buddy Schreiber and other guest teachers.Please RSVP to [email protected].

The Wandering Jew: A Look at Jewish Immigration Across the Ageswith Dr. Roberta Goodman

Part II–Modern Immigration: United States, Israel and the Holocaust

February 4, 11 & 25

We earned the name “Wandering Jews” from our history of immigration and have survived and thrived as a people. We will examine some of the major waves of immigration considering why we le , where we went, and what each wave of immigration contributed.

Upcoming Adult Education

Study the Talmud with Rabbi Wendi Geffen

Winter Dates: February 4-March 18, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

(no class February 18).Join Rabbi Ge en as we continue the study of Tractate B’rachot, the section of the Talmud responsible for establishing what, when, how and why Jews pray the way we do. All are welcome. If you want to purchase your own copy of the Talmud translation we use for class it is Koren Talmud Bavli, Berakhot by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, available on Amazon.com. To register, contact [email protected].

Coffee, Bagels and Prayerwith Rabbi Ryan Daniels

Saturdays, February 9, March 2, March 23 & April 6,

11:15 am-12:15 pmYou come to services and know the prayers by rote. Do you want a deeper understanding of their meaning? Come enjoy co ee & bagels and learn about the pieces of the Shabbat morning service and their deeper meaning. Together with Rabbi Daniels, we will explore original Hebrew texts and discuss the major themes of each prayer. This class assumes participants have some experience with traditional Jewish prayers.

To register, contact [email protected].

Holy Chanterswith Cantor David Goldstein

Mondays, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm

Torah: February 4 & 11

Haftarah: February 25, March 4,

April 1, 8 & 29In this class you will learn to chant Torah and Ha arah with the traditional cantillation. Cantor Goldstein teaches Holy Chanters, a practical knowledge of cantillation. Students in this class have successfully chanted on Shabbat and holiday services here at NSCI. You, too,can learn to do this! This year’s class begins with Torah cantillation in the fall and moves into Ha arah in the spring. A basic knowledge of Hebrew is helpful. RSVP Sarah Du n, [email protected].

Judaism:What’s in it for me?with Rabbi Ryan Daniels

Wednesdays,

February 6, 13, 20 & 27,

7:00 pm-8:30 pmJoin Rabbi Daniels to examine Judaism and Jewish identity through our ancient sources and the modern teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. Together we’ll ask the big questions and explore Jewish tradition with an eye to nding meaning in our lives today.To register, contact [email protected].

Amos Oz’s: A Tale of Love and Darknesswith Roberta Schwartz

Mondays, April 1, 15, 22 & 29,

7:00 pm-8:30 pmThe distinguished, world famous, Israeli author, Amos Oz brought great recognition to Israel and to his nuanced, distinct, literary expositions about fellow countrymen, in both

ction and non- ction. His recent passing has created further desire to re ect upon thinking of a native son. Oz’s text, A Tale of Love and Darkness paints a landscape of early Zionist achievements, con icts, growth and challenges. Class participants will be asked to acquire the book, to read over the four sessions.To register, contact [email protected].

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Upcoming Adult Education

The Writing of Philip Rothwith Neil Rigler

Mondays, February 4 & 11, 7:00 pmPhilip Roth’s ction is known for its autobiographical character, blurring the lines between reality and ction, and for its provocative explorations of American and Jewish identity. His recent death marked the passing of a major literary voice—one you may not have had the opportunity to read recently. During these sessions we will explore a variety of Roth’s work, from short stories to excerpts from his novels to pieces of non ction. Along the way, we’ll look at Roth’s work through a Jewish lens and consider other themes that arise. Copies of all readings will be provided each night.To register, contact [email protected].

Mindful or Mindless Lifewith Rabbi Wendi Geffen

Wednesdays, March 6 & 13, 7:00 pm-8:30 pmAre you searching for deeper meaning in your life and in the world? Through our experience of ancient Jewish spiritual teachings, we can strengthen our capacity to live with awareness, generosity and compassion. Join Rabbi Ge enin the profound and spiritually upli ing practice of study andcontemplative practice surrounding traditional Jewish teachings that will make you think di erently about yourself, your relationships, and your world. Each session will include study and discussion, meditation, and chanting. Noexperience necessary.To register, [email protected].

The Pickle RecipeWednesday, February 6, 11:30 amJoey Miller is the undisputed king of Detroit party MC’s. He’s also a single father and deeply in debt. To make ma ers worse, during his latest, one-of-a-kind wedding performances, all his prized sound equipment is destroyed in a freak accident. To add insult to injury, his daughter Julie’s Bat-Mitzvah is only weeks away and she’s counting on him to MC her party. A er exhausting all of his options, he turns to his shady Uncle Morty, who agrees to give him the needed money to get back into business. But only under one condition. Joey must go and steal his grandmother Rose’s most prized possession: her famous top secret dill pickle recipe. And it’s a recipe which she has vowed to take to her grave.

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr StoryWednesday, March 6, 11:30 am

This lm explores Lamarr’s life which included escaping a loveless marriage on the eve of Nazi Germany’s conquest of her nation to a new career in Hollywood. However, her intellectual contributions were denied their due even when she o ered them in the service of her new home during World War II. Only a er years of career and personal decline in her troubled life would Lamarr learn that her staggering aptitude created brilliant engineering concepts that revolutionized telecommunications, which forced the world to realize the hidden abilities of a woman it had so unfairly underestimated.

RSVP to [email protected] with the total number of guests a ending.

Beyond Borders: The History of the Israeli-Arab Conflict with Carl Schrag

Thursdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:00 am-11:30 am

The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning presents this discussion-based class that will challenge everything you thought you knew about the complex Israeli-Arab con ict. Class materials will represent many di erent points of view from the 19th century through today. The cost for NSCI members is $265. To register, contact Rolly Cohen, [email protected].

Looking to get out of the house during the cold weather?Warm up with a good movie from Cinema@NSCI

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

Women of NSCI

Join the WNSCI and the Women of Reform Judaism in Washington D.C. for two opportunities

to learn more about social justice & advocacy work, and how we can bring it all back to our

communities. NSCI’s Judy Wexler is co-chairing the Social Justice Conference.

WRJ Social Justice Conference May 18-19

Early bird registration rate available through February 27.Register at https://wrj.org/social-justice-conference-2019

Shabbat Retreat ReminderThe deadline to register for the February 8-10 Weekend Shabbat Retreat at the Heartland Wellness Retreat and Spa in Lake Geneva, WI is February 3. Bus transportation is provided. Download the registration form on the NSCI Website/Women of NSCI page. Email Karen Dillon at [email protected] if you need help registering.

RAC’s Consultation on ConscienceMay 19-21

Register at rac.org/consultation-conscience-2019.Please use the special NSCI promotion codes below for the event:

Now-January 30 ($329), use DelegationEarly19

From February 1-April 8 ($479), use Delegation19

From April 8-May 1 ($579), use DelegationLate19

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Elijah’s TableMany thanks to the following members and friends for their support of El ah’s Table. This program ensures that NSCI remains

an inclusive community, welcoming all, regardless of their ability to pay full dues.

Our total so far this year from 232 contributors is $150,233. Thanks to all of our contributors for your generosity!

Life and Legacy

Members of El ah’s TableJames & Judy CanelThe Sege & Henry Pli Charitable TrustRabbi Wendi Ge en & Sco DubyJe & Julie EchtEddy & Lisa EisenbergLarry GerberGene & Leslie JacobsGeorge & Roberta MannRob & Terri OlianHarry Epstein & Marilyn PerlmanBurton & Sheli RosenbergHerbert RozoJerry & Judy SiderMichael & Julie SolotRon & Kathy SonenthalNate & Beth TrossDean & Jody WeinbergBruce Menkes & Judy Wexler

Friends of El ah’s TableDoug & Melissa AdlerDavid & Jan AltmanDan & Cindy AminoStuart & Phyllis ApplebaumGrant & Laurie BaganSeymour BaganHelga BaganPaula Barne & Gary RubenRuth BellerRalph BergenDavid & Joan BergmanBarry & Mollybelle BerishMitch & Susan BerkStuart & Linda BerksonChadd BerkunBruce & Janice BernsteinGary & Beth BirnbaumDenny & Joyce BlackDena & Ryan BlausteinDavid & Dale BlitzBob Boehm & Sharon FriedmanBre & Laura BoehmMichael & Maxine BonnRon & Barbara Borden

Todd & Xuan-Vu BramanMerle Branner & David RothschildSue BrunsSco & Maureen ByronLee & Andria CanelSco & Lynda CanelSandi ChatzBob & Stacie ChukermanMitch & Joan ChukermanMark & Stacia CohenVera CohenJohn & Jane ColmanRick & Perri CourtheouxLudmilla CovenAaron & Doris CushmanRabbis Ryan & Carlie DanielsRon & Lois DavisPeter & Mara DelmanMark & Brandy DeshurRobert & Karen DillonLarry & Sally DomontIrv DorfmanSteve & Debbie DresnerPeter & Ann DuBoisBarbara EichnerSusan & Alan EllenbyLarry & Pam FaulknerAvram & Terri FeldmanJay & Penny FineJB & Lisa FleisherGary & Erica FreemanGary & Lois FriendLaura GerberAnita GilfordJan GlickShelley GoddardFrank & Lore a GoldLaurie GoldenArthur & Susie GoldnerCantor David & Lauri GoldsteinJoan GoldsteinKen & Abby GoodDrs. Roberta & Bob GoodmanRich & Julie GordonBill & Michele GorskiHoward & Roberta Goss

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We also thank the 9 families who wish to remain anonymous.

*Based on contributions made as of 1/11/2019.

Heavenly Hamantaschen Are Back!!Have you been considering becoming a member of the NSCI Legacy Circle?

Did you know that each year, NSCI Legacy Circle members receive a Purim gi of an assortment of homemade freshly baked hamantaschen? These sweet treats are a small token of appreciation for providing an important foundation for the future of NSCI. Join the Legacy Circle by le ing us know that

you will be leaving a gi to NSCI in your will or estate plan. There is no minimum gi for becoming a member of the NSCI Legacy Circle, and no donation necessary during your lifetime.

Just as you plan for your family’s future, you also have an opportunity to prepare for the future of your NSCI family. Plus, if you let us know before March 10, you too can receive these delicious treats!

Contact Sheryl Cohen Solomon, Director of Development, at 847-835-0724 or [email protected] for more information or ideas about creating your Jewish Legacy.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

The Ruthie & Bill Katz Archives

Our Immigration Stories:

Arvey WolkeBy Ellen (Katz) Block

Arvey Wolke is an esteemed member of our congregation. He is ever-present at Friday night, minyan and holiday services and a consummate volunteer, beloved by the children in our religious school. Arvey was born on October 26, 1926, in a small shtetl in a part of Poland that is now Ukraine. Arvey’s father died when he was only two years old, thus he lived with his mother and older brother, Sanford, in one large multi-purpose room in a building behind his paternal grandfather’s house. His home had no indoor plumbing, no electricity and no gas. A coal burning stove was used for cooking and heat along with a stone oven. Arvey’s mother had a stallin the village marketplace where shesold coal to local farmers to help supportthe family.

The marketplace, which convened twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, was all important in the shtetl. As with tradition from ancient Jewish history, Mondays and Thursday were the days, along with Shabbat, when the Torah was read. Jewish children were not particularly welcomed in the local Polish schools, so at the age of 3, Arvey began a ending cheder with several other children at the home of the local melamed (teacher). Yiddish was the only language Arvey ever learned as a child–not even any Polish–and he was taught not science, math or history but only the Alef Bet and the Torah. He was

however, surrounded by a warm and loving extended family of 33 people.

In the summer of 1935, as Arvey’s cherished grandfather was dying, Arvey’s uncle, Morris, and his wife, Sarah, came with to visit their father/father-in-law one last time. They had emigrated to the United States in 1910 and were doing well. Arvey’s grandfather told Morris that Poland was becoming a very bad place for Jews and prevailed upon him to take Arvey, Sanford, and three other cousins back to the U.S. with him. Morris did so, but when they traveled (by horse and buggy) to Warsaw to obtain visas, the cousins were not allowed to leave Poland. Only Arvey and Sanford were allowed to travel with Morris and Sarah to the U.S., voyaging, as mandated, on a Polish ship to New York and then by train directly to Chicago. Arvey and Sanford did not have to enter the U.S. through Ellis Island because they were traveling with U.S. citizens. It took another 3 years before Morris was able to bring the three other cousins out of Poland.

Arvey was 8 years old when he arrived in America and was amazed at the paved streets, lights, cars, buses, radio and indoor plumbing. He did not know one word of English.

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North ShoreCongregation Israel

Legacy Circle“As my ancestors planted for me, so

I too plant for my children.”

—Pirke Avot, Sayings of the FathersIris Anosov

Judith and Robert (z”l) AppelbaumStuart and Phyllis Applebaum

Phylis and Kenneth BaganDebra R. Bauer

Barbara and Ronald BordenJane B. ColmanJohn C. Colman

Ludmilla Ross CovenKaren and Robert Dillon

Peter and Ann DuBoisLarry and Pam Faulkner

Glenn L. FelnerRabbi Wendi Ge enCarole Mark Gingiss

Jody GingissCantor and Mrs. David Goldstein

Dr. Roberta Louis GoodmanRabbi Lisa S. Greene

James E. Greenebaum IILilli M. Greenebaum

Martin GrusinThe Robert E. Herzog Family

Robert W. Kaufman & Janice A. KaufmanLore B. Kirchheimer

Adele P. KleineAlyssa and Jeremy Knobel

Karen Mindlin Kohn and FamilyJudith K. Kubert

Laurie F. LiebermanSteven A. LeVine, MD

Eunice LiebersteinJudith Louis

Anne and Mitch MackninMiranda and Jed Mandel

Patrice and Rabbi Steven S. MasonJe and Barbara Mazur

Dr. Stuart Meyer in memory of Sandy MeyerDiane and Jim Moore

Cathy NachmanLeslie Reskin Neilan

Seymour Nordenberg (z”l)David Novick

Rob and Terri OlianMartin and Carole ParkerHarrie e and Ted Perlman

Marilyn Perlman and Harry EpsteinEdgar Rose

David Rothschild and Merle BrannerInge R. RothschildHerbert H. Rozo

Cathy and Joel SchneiderLarry Sherman (z”l)

Sheryl Cohen SolomonRonald and Kathy Sonenthal

Andrea and Steven TickBeth and Nathan Tross

Shirley TrossApril and Thomas VictorDean and Jody Weinberg

Arthur and Marcine WeinerCarol and Abbo Wolfe

Sylvia Wolfson (z”l)Join the North Shore Congregation Israel Legacy Circle by remembering NSCI in

your will or estate plan.

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•The time and dates of listed events are subject to change. Please check our website, www.nsci.org or call the office, 847-835-0724 for our current event schedule.

16:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Service7:30 pm Shabbat Meet Up

Dinner

29:15 am Shabbat Minyan

Service

3 411:30 am Midday Mondays

The Wandering Jew: A Look at Jewish Immigration Across the Ages with Dr. Roberta Goodman

1:00 pm Study the Talmud with Rabbi Geffen-Winter Session

6:00 pm Holy Chanters with Cantor David Goldstein

7:00 pm North Shore Alateen Meeting

7:00 pm The Writing of Philip Roth with Neil Rigler

57:00 pm FA Meeting

611:30 am Cinema@NSCI6:00 pm AA Meeting7:00 pm Judaism: What’s

In It For Me? With Rabbi Ryan Daniels

71:00 pm WNSCI Mah

Jongg Game

8WNSCI Retreat6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Service with Alan Goodis and Selah, February Birthday Blessings, K-1 Shabbat Experience

9WNSCI Retreat9:15 am Shabbat Minyan

Service11:15 am Coffee, Bagels

and Prayer with Rabbi Ryan Daniels

10WNSCI Retreat9:00 am K-7th Grade

Parents: Parenting in Anxious Times: Talking About Anti-Semitism

1111:30 am Midday Mondays




6:30 pm Adult B’nei Mitzvah, Onward! Part 2


7:00 pm The Writing of Philip Roth with Neil Rigler

121:00 pm WNSCI Book

Group7:00 pm Board of Trustees

Meeting7:00 pm FA Meeting

136:00 pm AA Meeting7:00 pm Judaism: What’s


141:00 pm WNSCI Mah

Jongg Game


Service with Shir Chadash


Service

17Building Closed–

Presidents’ Day

18Building Closed–

Presidents’ Day

197:00 pm FA Meeting7:00 pm WNSCI Board

Meeting



21Adult Civil Rights Journey1:00 pm WNSCI Mah Jongg

Game

22Adult Civil Rights Journey10:00 am Strollers, Stories

& Celebrations–Shabbat6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Service7:45 Post Kabbalat Shabbat

Concert featuring Ravinia Festival’s Artistic Director Welz Kauffman

23Adult Civil Rights Journey9:15 am Shabbat Minyan

Service

24Adult Civil Rights Journey1:00 pm Feed the Homeless

2511:30 am Midday Mondays




6:30 pm Adult B’nei Mitzvah, Onward! Part 2


267:00 am FA Meeting



281:00 pm WNSCI Mah

Jongg Game

Parenting in Anxious Times:

Talking About Anti-Semitism

Sunday, February 10, 9:00 am

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•The time and dates of listed events are subject to change. Please check our website, www.nsci.org or call the office, 847-835-0724 for our current event schedule.

1Snowbird Shabbat6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Service with Alan Goodis

2Snowbird Shabbat9:15 am Shabbat Minyan



3 41:00 pm Study the Talmud

with Rabbi Wendi Geffen6:00 pm Holy Chanters with

Cantor David Goldstein6:30 pm Adult B’nei Mitzvah,

Onward! Part 27:00 pm North Shore

Alateen Meeting

57:00 pm FA Meeting

611:30 am Cinema@NSCI6:00 pm AA Meeting7:00 pm Mindful or Mindless

Life with Rabbi Wendi Geffen

71:00 pm WNSCI Mah

Jongg Game


Service with Shir Chadash


Service

1010:30 am WNSCI Board

Meeting12:00 pm WNSCI Holocaust

Museum tour1:00 pm Feed the Homeless

111:00 pm Study the Talmud

with Rabbi Wendi Geffen6:30 pm Adult B’nei Mitzvah,

Onward! Part 27:00 pm North Shore

Alateen Meeting

121:00 pm WNSCI Book

Group7:00 pm Board of Trustees

Meeting7:00 pm FA Meeting

136:00 pm AA Meeting7:00 pm Mindful or Mindless

Life with Rabbi Wendi Geffen

1410:00 am Beyond Borders:

The History of the Israeli-Arab Con ict

1:00 pm WNSCI Mah Jongg Game

1510:00 am Strollers, Stories

& Celebrations - Purim6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Service with Selah, March Biarthday Blessings & 2nd Grade Shabbat


Service

179:15 am Families with

Young ChildrenCelebrate Purim

181:00 pm Study the Talmud

with Rabbi Wendi Geffen7:00 pm North Shore

Alateen Meeting

197:00 pm FA Meeting

206:00 pm AA Meeting

21Purim10:00 am Beyond Borders:

The History of the Israe-li-Arab Con ict



Service




24Building Closed –

Spring Break

257:00 pm North Shore

Alateen Meeting

267:00 pm FA Meeting

276:00 pm AA Meeting

2810:00 am Beyond Borders:

The History of the Israeli-Arab Con ict



Service with Alan Goodis


Service

31Building Closed –

Spring Break

Families with Young Children

Celebrate Purim

Sunday, March 17, 9:15 am-10:00 am

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