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Lately Around Jeremiah. ...... 2

President’s Message .............. 3

From Anne’s Desk ................ 4

Special Announcements ....... 5

Volunteer Spotlight ............... 6

Community ............................. 7

Social Justice…..…………8-9

Summer Events .............. 10-11

Young Family Programs ..... 12

Inclusion ................................. 13

Development ........................ 14

Women of Jeremiah ........... 15

Adult Learning ...................... 17

Member News ..................... 18

Calendar .......................... 19-20

Acknowledgments ............... 21

TEMPLE JEREMIAH

Rabbi Paul F. Cohen, D.Min., D.D.

Rabbi Rachel L. Heaps

Robert D. Schreibman, D.D. Rabbi Emeritus

Adam Kahan

Cantorial Soloist Amy J. Zussman

Cantor Emerita

Daniel A. Glassman

Executive Director Dr. Anne M. Lidsky, Ph.D., RJE

Director of Religious Education

Dr. Allan Tarshish l''f Founding Rabbi

l''f of blessed memory

Barb Miller, President

Scott Levin, Executive Vice President

Alene Frost, Vice President

Gail Modro, Vice President

David Goroff, Vice President

Gabrielle Feldman, Vice President

Alisa Patterson, Vice President

Steve Kleiman, Treasurer

Jeff Krupp, Controller

Linda Stolberg, Recording Secretary

Ed Shapiro, Legal Counsel

Inside

This Issue:

By RABBI PAUL F. COHEN, D.Min., D.D.

Senior Rabbi [email protected] Dear Friends, The Psalmist wrote (89:3), “Olam chesed yibaneh, a world of loving-kindness will be built.” Not a very exact translation of the Hebrew. I believe the Psalmist was calling out the ideal; that each of us must be engaged in the work of bringing kindness and compassion into the world. The Psalmist calls upon us to build a world in which mercy, kindness and love are the very foundation upon which it stands. The role model for how we might realize this goal is God. This is what the Midrash (Sifrei, Parashat Eikev, Piska 49) teaches about Parashat Ekev answering the question of what it could possibly mean, “to walk in all God’s ways.” “To walk in all God’s ways” (Deuteronomy 11:22). These are the ways of “the Lord, God, merciful and gracious” (Exodus 34:6). Scripture says, “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall [be] call[ed] by the name of the Lord shall be delivered” (Joel 3:5). How is it possible for a person to be called by the name of the Lord?! Rather, as

God is called merciful (Rahum), so should you be merciful; as the Blessed Holy One is called gracious, so should you be gracious, as it is said, “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion” (Psalm 145:8), and generous. As God is called righteous... so you too should be righteous. As God is called merciful (Hasid), so too should you be merciful... We build a world of Hesed by acting like

God and cultivating the middot, the character traits of mercy, compassion, generosity and kindness. The study of Mussar not only teaches us about these middot, character traits, it guides us through practice in their cultivation. As a

community, we continue to work to bring Hesed into the world by helping those in need and advocating for those who do not have a voice. Supported and inspired by our Social Justice Committee and our congregation, I am working with the Cook County Public Defender, Amy Campanelli, to bring justice and Hesed into the criminal court system. Our Faith Based Leaders Advisory Board has piloted a new program bringing faith leaders into the Cook County

July/August 2017

Volume 59 Issue 10

Bringing Hesed Into Our World

In this Covenant, you’ll learn… … what our president has experienced through a temple

community that she can’t get from a “rent-a-rabbi.” page 3

… why one of our volunteers finds meaning in helping others

through Jeremiah. page 6

… who will be traveling to COSTA RICA next summer and why.

page 12

“As a community, we

continue to work to

bring Hesed into the

world by helping those

in need and advocating

for those who do not

have a voice. “

continued on page 16

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Lately Around Jeremiah

Lately around Temple Jeremiah

1: Youth Groups at Timber Ridge Waterpark (5/21/17) 2: 8th Grade Welcome to JeTY Brunch

(5/20/17) 3: Camp Sendoff Shabbat Dinner (5/19/17) 4: Golder Interfaith Initiative with

Clarence Page (5/6/17) 5: Brotherhood Shabbat (5/5/17) 6: JeTY at NFTY Kolbo (4/30/17)

1

2 3

4 5 6


You can’t get that from a "Rent-a-Rabbi"

By BARBARA MILLER President [email protected] In the religious administration world, the term “transactional Judaism” is often used. Essentially, it’s a concept that asks why you need to join a temple when you can just “rent-a-rabbi” when the need arises for life cycle events. Here is why I don’t think “transactional Judaism” works. Over the last few months I have both observed and been a part of several life cycle events. Some were happy, some sad, but in all of them I have both comforted others and been comforted myself by our temple community. A friend of mine who is a congregant recently experienced a loss which, although anticipated, was painful and sad. At the funeral, I heard Cantor Amy describe a wonderful mother and friend and saw the comfort my friend’s entire family derived from this experience. You can't get that from a rent-a-rabbi. At the shiva later that day, Anne Lidsky led a service at the home and embraced the family, one member at a time, saying something personal to each one. You can’t get that from a rent-a-rabbi either. The next week I sat with a dozen members of our congregation, and an equal number of members from a church on the west side of Chicago. We ate "Jewish food" and tried to explain kugel, matzah balls, and “real bagels” —with only minimal success. Trying to

explain a ball of “matzah,” eggs and schmaltz cooked in chicken broth? Yikes! Not an easy concept to understand. Then, Rabbi Cohen and Pastor Kay read from the Torah about the difference between “justice” and “righteous justice” and, in the process, both groups acquired a greater understanding of each other. You can't get that from a rent-a-rabbi. And finally, my family experienced the recent loss of my mother. Unfortunately, I was in Europe and my brothers were scattered around the world when she passed

away. Loss is hard any time, but to be far away from family at a critical moment was quite difficult. After hearing the news and talking with family, my thoughts immediately turned to my rabbi. I called his cell (after adding 001). He answered his cell and helped me with the logistics, but more importantly, he lifted my spirits.

And it should be obvious to you where this is going – you can’t get that from a rent-a-rabbi. Temple Jeremiah is not about transactional Judaism. It is a community. I don't think my story is unique. I suspect all of you have experienced a sense of community being part of Temple Jeremiah. I would love to hear those stories. Please e-mail me your story at [email protected] and let me know if you would be comfortable sharing your “you can't get that from a rent-a-rabbi” story with the temple community.

Leadership Connection: Message from the President

“[Rabbi Cohen] answered his

cell and helped me with the

logistics, but more importantly,

he lifted my spirits.”

Joel Africk thanked all those who volunteer. Temple is made up of people dedicated to getting things done. Volunteers make a difference to our organization.

Steve Kleiman presented the Finance Committee’s Proposed 2017-2018 Operating Budget. The budget is proposed as balanced at $2.6 million. The budget was passed unanimously. Ken Lorch presented the Nominating Committee’s recommendation which was mailed to the entire congregation in early April. The slate is as follows:

For a term of one-year: President – Barb Miller Executive Vice President – Scott Levin VP – Gabrielle Feldman, Alene Frost, David Goroff, Gail Modro and Alisa Patterson Treasurer – Steve Kleiman Recording Secretary – Linda Stolberg

For a term of three years: Board of Directors

Caren Brown Paul Chaiken Randi Gurian Phil Krause Scott Mendel Michael Schack

· Michael Schack, representing the building committee, motioned

for approval to spend $75,000 to complete repairs to carpeting, wall coverings and parking lots. The motion was approved unan-imously.

· The meeting was adjourned and Rabbi Cohen presented on the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) Movement.

Minutes from the Annual Board Meeting

(May 22, 2017)

For graphs, see page 11


By DR. ANNE LIDSKY Director of Religious Education [email protected] Our community is blessed to have a wonderful Jewish teacher center, The Marshall Jewish Learning Center, in Northbrook. Directors of Education, like me, and teachers from all around the Chicago area, benefit from the resources found at the MJC. Recently, I read an article, “Marvelous Mitzvot To Do All Summer Long,” and I want to share it with you. We can extend Jewish learning and celebration all summer long by encouraging our children to choose to “do mitzvot” (fulfill commandments — to make the world a better place). Tikkun Olam/Bal Tashchit (Not Destroying) “When in war against a city… you must not destroy its trees.” (Deuteronomy 20:19)

• Go to the Chicago Wilderness website and check out their list of volunteer opportunities around town. Let me know if you discovered something exciting to share.

• Recycling is part of Bal Tashchit. Collect seven recyclable objects and make a sculpture or useful object. Bring it to Temple Jeremiah, and we will display it in our first floor showcase.

• Go to the JUF TOV volunteer network website and make a family commitment to help on a project. Keep me posted on your family project.

Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home) “Peace be within your walls and prosperity within your palaces.” (Psalms 122:7)

• Give the “family cook” the night off! Children of all ages are able to enjoy making an easy picnic dinner for the family. Set up a blanket in the backyard and enjoy a dinner under the stars.

• Make a coupon book filled with household chores the children can help with over the summer.

Explain to the children how this is related to Shalom Bayit (sharing the chores helps ease the burden left to the parent(s). Each child picks one or two coupons a week to accomplish and present to happy parents.

• Older siblings can read a Jewish storybook to a younger brother or sister (the Marshall Center has a wide range of books—the center is located just west of Landwehr on

Dundee in Northbrook.) Enjoy this beautiful summer! Don’t forget, 4th graders and up —practice reading Hebrew aloud. If you have not registered for school — do it today! Contact Sheila at 847.441.0202 or [email protected].

from anne’s desk Summer mitzvot

“We can extend Jewish

learning and celebration all

summer long by

encouraging our children to

choose to ‘do mitzvot.’”

WORSHIP SCHEDULE: July/August 2017

Saturday, July 1, 2017

8:30 a.m. Tefilah

9:15 a.m. Torah Study

Friday, July 7, 2017

6 p.m. Tot Shabbat

6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Reception

6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Worship


8:30 a.m. Tefilah






8:30 a.m. Tefilah




6:30 p.m. H(OUR) Shabbat Worship,

featuring Prospective and New Member BBQ,

sponsored by Brotherhood


8:30 a.m. Tefilah




6:30 p.m. Shabbat at the Beach (Park Avenue

Beach in Highland Park) (see pages 10-11 for details)


8:30 a.m. Tefilah


Friday, August 4, 2017

6 p.m. Tot Shabbat



Saturday, August 5, 2017

8:30 a.m. Tefilah






8:30 a.m. Tefilah


11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship



6:30 p.m. Shabbat in the Park (Clarkson Park

in Northfield) (see pages 10-11 for details)


8:30 a.m. Tefilah






8:30 a.m. Tefilah


11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship


Upcoming Events Special Announcements

Save the date for High Holy Days at Temple Jere-

miah: Erev Rosh HaShanah: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017

Rosh HaShanah Day 1: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017

Rosh HaShanah Day 2: Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Erev Yom Kippur: Friday, Sept. 29, 2017

Yom Kippur: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017

Advertise in the Covenant Our generous sponsors make these newsletters possible and we sincerely appreciate

their support. Please take a moment to note the businesses that advertise in the

newsletter and patronize these supporters when possible. If you are interested in

sponsoring an ad, please contact Ben Rancman at 262.247.7857 or

[email protected].

2017 Toddie Gray and Diane Mary Katz Scholarship In memory of Toddie Gray and Diane Mary Katz, a college scholarship is awarded each year to a Temple

Jeremiah high school senior who actively participated in or provided service to Temple Jeremiah and also meets

one or more of the following criteria: academic or other notable achievement, financial need, and service to their school or community.

2017 Toddie Gray and Diane Mary Katz Scholarship award winner:

Hannah Levin

The presentation took place during Shabbat worship on June 2, 2017. Congratulations,

Hannah!

School Registration for 2017-2018 School families: School registration is open now! Visit the Temple Jeremiah website and click on "Member

Login." Please make sure your account is up to date so you can sign up for classes. If you have special requests

for a class friendship, specific time or day, remember that classes fill quickly. If you have a financial question,

connect with our bookkeeper, Jennifer ([email protected]), or our executive director, Danny

([email protected]). Send any school-related questions to Sheila ([email protected]).


Volunteer Spotlight

By LIA GOLDFARB Doug Shabelman is involved with our Social Justice Committee and our Board of Directors. We chatted with Doug to learn more about why he’s involved. When did you join Jeremiah? We joined 10 years ago this spring. Why did you join? Our family moved to Glenview from the city and began the search for a new synagogue. After visiting a few different congregations, the choice was simple — Jeremiah had quite a bit to offer including many social justice activities and it seemed like we fit right in from the beginning. Did you know you wanted to get involved as a volunteer? Yes, volunteering and being involved with various charitable activities is something our family feels very strongly about. What was the first way you volunteered here?

I cannot recall exactly but I know that the Feed the Homeless program was one of the first ways, but we also were involved with providing school supplies and the Chanukah gift drive. How did you get involved with social justice? I believe the first time I was involved was through Feed the Homeless or Backpack

Blessings — the immediacy of Feed the Homeless struck the whole family as something we wanted to be involved with for the long run. We also enjoyed volunteering with the Family Promise dinners. How did you get on the Board? Ken Lorch asked me to join (I believe Barb Miller was behind it) and after a few discussions with him and a couple other former Board members, I decided it would be a good opportunity to give back to the community and synagogue. Why is it important for you to be involved as a volunteer at Temple Jeremiah? It is important to be a volunteer everywhere you think you can make

the slightest difference in people’s lives — whether it is at Jeremiah, with ADL, JUF … our temple has such a wide variety of opportunities to give to those less fortunate and it is important to step back from our lives and realize how many others have greater needs than we do. What have you learned – about yourself or others – through your involvement here? I think the opportunity to set a good example for my kids and others at the temple who see how easy it is to make a difference is the best thing I’ve learned. After asking friends to join for Feed the Homeless, having my company participate in Backpack Blessings, you learn that others can also enjoy the experience of volunteering as much as you do. What do you like about Temple Jeremiah? I enjoy the wide variety of programs, social justice activities, and the ability for families to pick and choose what means the most to them. What’s a special Jeremiah memory you have? The B’not Mitzvah of both daughters were great experiences, as well as our first Feed the Homeless trip. What would you tell someone thinking about getting involved as a volunteer here? Find something simple and realize no one expects you to take a great leadership position and become involved more than you are comfortable with per se.

Volunteer in the temple office

Volunteer in the temple office: Do you have a few extra hours each week? Help out the office staff with mailings, answering phones, and other tasks during the week or during school hours. If interested, please contact Sheila at [email protected]. Check www.templejeremiah.org for more volunteer opportunities.

Thank you to our May office volunteers: Elan Adler, Caren Brown, Arnie Fishbain, Linda Goorvich, Hila Hollingsworth, Hershy Pappadis, Dale Reiff, Barbara Schwarz, Carolyn Sherman, and Art Sutton

Volunteer Spotlight: Doug Shabelman

“The immediacy of

Feed the Homeless

struck the whole

family as something

we wanted to be

involved with for the

long run.”


Community


Social Justice

By JULIE BECKER Social Justice Committee [email protected] As the fifth year of Backpack Blessings comes to close, sincere thanks go to all the volunteers for each and every one of 2,960 meals packed and distributed over the school year. Because of a dedicated (and strong) group of TJ congregants, 55 students on free and reduced-price lunch at Red Oak and Sherwood School in Highland Park received food for over the weekend. Special shout out to Danny Marks who generously provided the truck and manpower to deliver the bins each month! Thank you to all the wonderful Backpack Blessings volunteers! Forgive us if anyone is inadvertently left out.

• Marc Bernstein

• Rob Blomquist

• Dina Bravy

• Brad Buchanan

• TJ Brotherhood

• Teena Crane

• Craven Family

• Stephanie Dishman

• Andrea Goodman

• Frishman Family

• Garbarski/Weisman Family

• Jennifer Gershowitz

• Gray Family

• Lori Kash

• Kaufman Family

• Mandy Kirsch

• Mindy Kurtz

• Dawn Lavin

• Patty Lurie

• Laurie Mahler

• Beth Marcus

• Miller Family

• Orloff Family

• Michael Pfeifer

• Lisa Pinsky

• Lia Quilico

• Ruben Family

• Ruskin Family

• Suzy Salerno

• Alison Schwartz

• Doug Shabelman

• Inna Sukhman

• Sweet Family

• Ruth Swibel

• Nicole Weiss

• Lauren Zlotnik

2,960 thank you’s!

“Because of a dedicated (and

strong) group of TJ congregants,

55 students on free and

reduced-price lunch at Red Oak

and Sherwood School in

Highland Park received food for

over the weekend.”

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Social Justice

SOCIAL JUSTICE CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE:

July/August 2017

For more information, visit www.templejeremiah.org/socialjustice.

Sunday, July 2, 2017: Feed the

Homeless

Wednesday, July 5, 2017: Eat and Be

Well

Tuesday, July 18, 2017: Eat and Be

Well

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017:

Eat and Be Well

Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017: Feed the

Homeless

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017: Eat and Be

Well

By MICHELLE FELLMAN Social Justice Committee [email protected] Looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community, fill community service hours or work on a Tikkun Olam project? Consider helping Family Promise this summer, when Temple Jeremiah extends its hosting commitment to two consecutive weeks from one. Volunteer opportunities are available July 9 through July 23 for families, couples and individuals to bring and serve dinner, dine with guest families, entertain guest children and spend the night as a chaperone. Overnight chaperones bring a sleeping bag and pillow and can be 18 or older. Temple Jeremiah has supported Family Promise since 2010, when it

became the first host congregation for Family Promise Chicago North Shore to help families stay together while getting back on their feet and into their homes. At the time, the first guest family included a father who lost his construction job in a

down economy. The family had been burning through its sporadic income by staying in motels. Since its Family Promise experience, the family has thrived. To help other families get back on their feet and thrive, select the day and task via Sign-

Up Genius at templejeremiah.org/familypromise to schedule the opportunity that works for you.

Volunteers needed for Family Promise:

July 9-23, 2017

“Since its Family

Promise experience, the

family has thrived.”

By Lori Kash Social Justice Committee [email protected] Many of Whittier students only have one set of the white collared shirt/navy pant uniforms, if any at all! Even if they have a couple at the beginning of the year, it doesn’t take long for them to wear out or become stained or tattered. The school has a small supply of extra uniforms on hand, but not nearly enough. How can you help?*

• Next time you’re at Kohl’s or Target, add one of these items to your cart:

o Plain white or dark blue collared, long or short-sleeved shirt o Navy pants (no designs or jeans)

o Pullover blue sweatshirts (no hoodies) o A package of little kids underwear

• Order from Walmart online (cheapest)

• Simply drop your uniform items to donate in the specially designated box at Temple the week of August 7– 13.

*Most needed items (boys and girls):

• Sizes 7/8 - 9/10 pants

• Need more shirts than anything small through x-large (dark blue better than white)

• Little kids underwear (for grades K-3)

• Pullover blue sweatshirts – no hoodies Any questions or if you would prefer to donate monetarily, please contact Lori Kash at [email protected] or 847/612-4998.

Whittier School Uniform Donation: August 7–13


Summer Events

Summer Happenings with Temple Jeremiah As the temperature heats up, so does our temple programming! We hope to see you

this summer.

Tot Shabbat: “Summer Edition” (for the whole family!) Friday, July 7, 2017, 6 p.m. Join us for Tot Shabbat with a summer twist. We’ll start with a free pizza dinner at 6 p.m., followed by Shabbat songs, a craft project, and a treat.

Family Promise July 9-23, 2017 For the first time ever, Temple Jeremiah will open its doors to several families for two consecutive weeks from July 9 to July 23, 2017, through Family Promise, an organization that helps families stay together while getting back on their feet and into their own homes. During that time, volunteers are needed to help eligible families staying in Temple Jeremiah’s classrooms as they receive job placement help and as-sistance in finding affordable housing. To volunteer to bring dinner, dine with guests or chaperone overnight, please select the day and task via Sign-Up Genius at templejeremiah.org/familypromise.

Chat and Chew (for seniors): “Deli Man” Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 11 a.m. Recipes and culinary garnishes from Hungary, Poland, Russia, Romania that flowed into late 19th- and early 20th-century America and soon became part of an American culinary and cultural vernacular — deli. The shadowy understory is how that very success engendered the deterioration of the old, traditional urban block and neighborhood — the epic syna-gogues, Mom and Pop storefronts, and nucleus of Jewish cultural life at which deli was the succulent heart. We’ll watch the movie beginning at 11 a.m., and then continue chatting over a deli lunch with a discussion led by our executive direc-tor, Danny Glassman. $10 per person. RSVP to Donna at donna@ templejeremiah.org or 847.441.5760.

Picnic Dinner and Havdalah at Little Bear Park Saturday, July 15, 2017, 4-6 p.m.

Patriot Blvd. & Chestnut Ave., Glenview Celebrate summer with your Jeremiah family at the beautiful Little Bear Park in Glenview! Kids will play together, while parents have an opportunity to socialize. We will meet at 4 p.m. at the play structure. If you join later, just look for Naomi who will be dressed as an ice cream sundae. We will all enjoy a bring-your-own brown bag picnic dinner beginning around 5:15 p.m. followed by a nice, cold dessert (hint-hint) provided by Jeremiah. We will conclude with an interactive Havdalah around 5:45 p.m. No cost, but please RSVP to [email protected].

Prospective and New Member Shabbat and BBQ Friday, July 21, 2017

6 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Worship, followed by a complimentary BBQ We welcome our current members, our new members, our prospective members, and everyone in between at this fun Shabbat. We’ll begin with cheese, crackers, and more at our Kabbalat Shabbat Reception at 6 p.m., then continue on to our Kabbalat Shabbat Worship. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy delicious hot dogs and hamburgers at our BBQ, lovingly sponsored by our Brotherhood. Bring a friend or two!

Shabbat at the Beach Friday, July 28, 2017

6 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Worship

Park Avenue Beach, 8 Park Ave., Highland Park We’re bringing Shabbat to beautiful Lake Michigan! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy this outdoor service at Park Avenue Beach in Highland Park.


Summer Events

Ice Cream Month All Fridays in August I scream, you scream — join us each Friday in August for a special ice cream oneg following services. What can we say — we aim to please!

Ravinia Night Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, gates open at 5 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Calling all music lovers! Join us for an evening at Ravinia featuring Pinchas Zukerman. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the company of our temple community. $10/person. RSVP to Donna at 847.441.5760 or [email protected] by July 27 to reserve your ticket.

Tot Shabbat: “Summer Edition” (for the whole family!) Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, 6 p.m. Join us for Tot Shabbat with a summer twist. We’ll start with a free pizza dinner at 6 p.m., followed by Shabbat songs, a craft project, and a treat.

Chat and Chew (for seniors): “Punk Jews” Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, 11 a.m. Profiling Hassidic punk rockers, Yiddish street performers, African-American Jewish activists and more, Punk Jews ex-plores an emerging movement of provocateurs and committed Jews who are asking, each in his or her own way, what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century. We’ll watch the movie beginning at 11 a.m., and then continue chatting over lunch with a discussion led by our executive director, Danny Glassman. $10 per person. RSVP to Donna at [email protected] or 847.441.5760.

Shabbat in the Park Friday, Aug. 18, 2017

6 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Worship

Clarkson Park, 1950 New Willow Road, Northfield Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy this outdoor service at Clarkson Park in Northfield. Here’s hoping for beautiful weather!

Jr. JeTY & JeTY Six Flags! Sunday, August 27, 2017

10am - 5pm Celebrate the end of summer with your good friends from Temple Jeremiah as we soar on the best roller coasters in the world with Jr. JeTY and JeTY (6th-12th graders). Meet at Temple Jeremiah at 10am , and we will leave from there. RSVP to [email protected].

BOARD MINUTES continued from page 3


Youth Groups and Young Family Programming

By NAOMI SEGAL Youth and Family Engagement Director [email protected] Attention Temple Jeremiah teenagers! Next June we are going to Costa Rica for the JeTY 2018 Summer Break Trip and I would love for you to come! Join me for an unforgettable experience in beautiful Costa Rica from June 10-17, 2018, where we will immerse ourselves in the Costa Rican lifestyle. We will live and volunteer in a rural village in the northwestern province of Guanacaste, which is just a couple of hours southeast of Liberia, Costa Rica. While living in the village, we will work side by side with the locals on meaningful community service projects. We will wake each morning to the sounds of howler monkeys and exotic birds and spend the late afternoons and evenings relaxing with Costa Rican friends, hiking to a hidden swimming hole, playing games of soccer in the town plaza, and attending local fiestas. The part that excites me the most about this trip is that together, we will build a strong community with our Temple Jeremiah peers and unite as a true kehillah kedoshah (a holy community)! The focus of this program is to learn about another culture by forming meaningful relationships with the local people and undertaking a shared service experience together. You should come on this trip with an open mind, eager to participate in new

experiences, and an interest in exploring another culture and way of life. During your time in Costa Rica, we will work on several different volunteer projects, such as light construction work (you may even learn how to mix cement and lay blocks!), harvesting bananas and pineapples, and teaching English to local children and adults! We will all participate on a rotating basis for these volunteer opportunities, so everyone will get a chance to try something new. Participants will complete 20-30 hours of community service work. Not to worry, parents, it will not just be me and your kids trekking into the rainforest. There will be a trip leader from the travel agency,

Putney Student Travel, to help us on the ground and coordinate all logistical details while we are in Costa Rica. Although proficiency in Spanish is not required for this trip, if you know Spanish this will be a phenomenal opportunity to practice your Spanish. If you do not speak Spanish, you will have the opportunity to learn some!

All Jeremiah 8th-11th graders are eligible to come on this once-in-a-lifetime trip. If you have a friend who is a not a member who would like to come on the trip, they can apply, too! That means you can invite your friends from school to join us! A subsidy toward the cost of the trip for Temple Jeremiah members is generously provided by the InterAct Fund for Youth Programming.

High schoolers: Join us in Costa Rica in 2018!

“The focus of this program is to

learn about another culture by

forming meaningful relationships

with the local people and

undertaking a shared service

experience together.”

continued on page 13


Inclusion Committee

You are invited to choose from two interest meetings to find out more information. The first is on Sunday, Sept.17, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. and the second is on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the youth lounge. If you would like to learn more about the trip, but cannot make the meeting, please contact me at [email protected]. I would also love to take anyone who is at all interested in Costa Rica out for ice cream so we can talk more

about the trip. I hope everyone else is as excited about this experience as I am! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Apply now! Contact [email protected]. Deadline to apply is Oct. 20, 2017.

COSTA RICA, continued from page 12

By CAREN BROWN Inclusion Committee Chair [email protected] The Inclusion Committee has had a very busy and successful year! With a committee membership of 27 congregants, we were able to host five programs - a Rosh HaShanah service, a Chanukah celebration, a Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) Shabbat, a Purim Carnival, and a Passover seder. Three of these programs were only for individuals and families with special needs, while two were held in conjunction with the rest of the congregation. All together we provided opportunities for 47 families and more than 175 people to participate in Jewish holidays at the temple. Perhaps the most memorable event was the JDAIM Shabbat (Feb. 24, 2017) in which eight of our congregants with special needs participated in the service, and presented meaningful Divrei Torah on the importance of being included at Temple Jeremiah. One of our inclusion projects accomplished this past year was the creation of a better display for the audio and visual aids available for use in our chapel or sanctuary. Look for this display the next time you enter a worship service or program. We hope it will make these items more user-friendly and you can then feel more involved in the event. Another project we completed was providing small “fidget” items to be used by children to meet their sensory needs while in our chapel or sanctuary. These items should allow our young congregants to be more engaged and also enable their families to stay together during worship and programs. The Inclusion Committee is looking forward to next year to continue our mission of helping Temple Jeremiah create a welcoming environment for individuals of all ages with special needs. The proposed programs and dates for Inclusion events in 2017-

2018 are: Rosh HaShanah service: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Chanukah celebration: Date and time TBD Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month Shabbat: Friday,

Feb. 16, 2018, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Purim Carnival: Sunday, March 4, 2018, 10-10:45 a.m. Other programs may be scheduled The Inclusion Committee always welcomes new participants and their voices. If you care about people with different abilities, and want to make sure that Temple Jeremiah is an inclusive community for all abilities, please contact me at [email protected].

Inclusion: Looking back, looking ahead

“Perhaps the most memorable

event was the JDAIM Shabbat in

which eight of our congregants

with special needs participated in

the service, and presented

meaningful Divrei Torah on the

importance of being included at

Temple Jeremiah.”

2016-2017 was a very successful year for the Inclusion Committee,

including their Rosh HaShanah Worship for Families with Special Needs

last fall


sdfs Development

By JILL ODZER Board of Directors [email protected] Why leave a legacy gift to Temple Jeremiah? Maybe a better question would be why not leave a legacy gift to Temple Jeremiah? The temple has become a home to me; a place to learn and see friends, but also a place where I feel a sense of community. I believe the temple is working for us all whether people come for spiritual guidance, religious or adult education, or any of a hundred other reasons. Like many of my friends, my journey and relationship with Judaism and specifically Temple Jeremiah has changed over the years but has always been important. I want to be sure that I do what I can to perpetuate this place and the people it serves. I have tried to be a responsible and good person in my life. I don’t look to others for accolades, but judge myself — have I done enough? Been enough? Given enough? As with many people, time and money are never plentiful enough but I’ve found two ways to extend my personal giving.

The first is my children. I am raising kids who have watched me give my time and money to people and organizations that I find important and they ALL are doing the same; I am so proud. The second way to extend my giving is through my responsibility of caring for the important people and organizations in my life; I have updated my will. My first will was only about taking care of my children, but now I see that I missed the bigger picture, my own legacy. Part of confirmation at Temple Jeremiah is the writing of ethical wills. These wills (I’ve written four – one for each of my children) are about the intangibles you want to leave your heirs, such as your own struggles, love your siblings, be kind, good, etc. As I’ve thought of these intangibles, I began thinking of how both tangible AND intangible are important. I am leaving a gift to Temple Jeremiah and giving my children a last lesson of teaching them through example. There is a popular motivational talk about “what’s your why?” I discovered my personal why is my family, both immediate and extended. It has helped my focus and taken me outside the day to day struggles that often bog us down. My legacy gift to Temple Jeremiah fulfills part of my why. What’s your why?

Leaving a legacy: What’s your why?

“I am leaving a

gift to Temple

Jeremiah and

giving my

children a last

lesson of

teaching them

through

example.”


Women of Jeremiah

In the month of July, enjoy 30% off all invitations! In August, get 20% off all Rosh

HaShanah items. See you this summer!

During the summer our gift shop is available by appointment. Contact Lynne Amos at

847.571.8707 or [email protected] or Melissa Celnik at 847.296.6461 or

[email protected]. Volunteers are always welcome!

Calling all Mah Jongg

players!

Come join the

Women of

Jeremiah Mah

Jongg Group! We

play every other

Friday at 1 p.m. in

the temple library.

Bring a friend or come to make new ones.

If you haven’t played with us before, please RSVP to Lori Kash at [email protected] or

847.612.4998.

“Like” us on Facebook! Visit www.facebook.com/templejeremiah and click “Like”

• Photos from school/temple events

• Updates and fun facts

• Jewish articles • Community articles • Articles about our

congregants — YOU! • Networking and connecting • and much, much, more!


Donations (continued from page 21)

RABBI COHEN, continued from page 1

Jail for the pre-bond interview process to help the Public De-fender keep non-violent, impoverished defendants from having to stay in jail until their court date or worse, plead out as the only option to get back home, to work, to family. This summer is a summer of new beginnings and new partnerships in walking in God’s way, bringing Hesed into our world. I am so pleased to welcome Rabbi Rachel Heaps to Temple Jeremiah on July 1st. Rabbi Heaps will build on the excellent work in which Rabbi Segal engaged. Our new president, Barbara Miller, will con-tinue to guide us in partnership building on the work of Joel Africk and his prede-cessors. I am so excited for this new chapter and how we can, together, build a

world of Hesed – a world of compassion, mercy and love.

Cathy, Jacob, Eli, Anna, Hope and I wish all of you a wonderful summer.

Shalom,

Rabbi Paul F. Cohen, D.Min., D.D.

Ever wanted to write an article for the Covenant? You can share your thoughts on being part of the Jeremiah community for all to see.

Contact Dina at 847.441.5760 or [email protected] for more information.

“This summer is a summer

of new beginnings and new

partnerships in walking in

God’s way, bringing Hesed

into our world… I am so ex-

cited for this new chapter

and how we can, together,

build a world of Hesed – a

world of compassion, mercy

and love.”

Acknowledgements: July/August 2017 (continued from page 21)

-Ronda and Dan Franks -Judy Frazin -Rachel and Frank Friedman -Alene and Skip Frost -Cathy and Harvey Friedman -Rebecca and Zachary Garrett -Diane and Mark Gluskin -Janie and Brian Gold -Joan Golder -Judi and Jeff Goldman -Lori and Andy Goldstein -Linda and Michael Goorvich -Geri and Michael Greenberg -Sheila and Arnie Greenfield -Jani and Steven Harris - Linda, Alex and Sami Jo Harris -Jeffrey Herden -Nancy and Fritz Hirsch -Nancy and Allen Hirschfield -Judy Homer -Bonnie and Herb Horn -Huntington Business Credit -Lori and Gary Kash -Joanne Keeshin -The Kirkland and Ellis Finance Partners -Barb Kite -Renee and Michael Klass -Carrie and Randy Klein

-Judy and Robert Kramer -Gloria Lattman -Ann Lederman -Nancy and Nicholas Lloyd -Anne and Jerry Lidsky -Susan and Ken Lorch -David Lornson and Mark Duris -Roberta Mallon and Lew Robert -Michelle Myers -Sue and Ric Newman -NFL Live Fantasy Football League -Peggy and Jeff Nitzkin -Amy and Rich Noren -Jill and Avi Nutkis -Debra and Larry Oberman -Kathryn Pamenter -Hershy Pappadis -Alisa and Scott Patterson and Family -Jennifer and Michael Pfeifer -Sue Pinsky-Gardner and Phil Gardner -Julie Rogers -Betsy and Ron Rooth -Donna and Rob Rothenberg -Donna and Steve Ryback -Babette and Jeffrey Sanders -Andrea and Ron Sandler -Nancy and David Sarne -Molly and Michael Schack

-Rabbi Robert and Patti Schreibman -Marcie Segall -Susan Serota -Nancy Sohn and Mike Simon -Bonnie Sorkin and Peter Alexander -Andi and Michael Sroluvitz -Terry and Stephen Stabiner -Sybil and Lawrence Stern - Sue and Mark Sternberg and Family -Jen Trudell and the Trudell Family -Victoria Weisenberg and Barry Goldman -Patricia Weinfuss and Deborah Weinfuss -Sara and Erick Weingart -Mimi and Jay Weisbach -Susan and Dan Weitzman -Maralee and Ed Wicks -Nadine and Richard Woldenberg -Lori and Peter Wolff -Jean and Robert Young -Laura and Bruce Zimmerman -Debra and Richard Zussman

Deborah Weinfuss -Randi and Charles Gurian


Adult Learning

What’s new in adult learning today? By RICHARD GELINE Adult Learning Chair [email protected] The summer hiatus provides another opportunity to explore the topic of adult Jewish learning. In the November 2000 issue Sh’ma, a Journal of Jewish Responsibility, the author, Carolyn Keller, provides an examination of the renewed interest in Adult Jewish Learning. Beginning with her own experience she states, “Three years ago I began a journey. I began to draw more and seek more from Judaism … my journey was filled with important questions and challenges. Two struck me: What made my home a Jewish home? What distinguished the sacred from the profane in my Jewish life. I felt I had no good answers so I kept on searching.” Going on she states lifelong Jewish learning has been a core value of Judaism since Ezra mandated the public reading of the Torah. In 1940, the United Synagogue of America established the National Academy for Adult Jewish Studies to encourage and promote adult learning both formal and informal in the synagogue and in the general Jewish community. So, what is the rage today? Why is there an undeniable sense that we are in a unique moment, a renaissance of Jewish learning? Why are synagogues, religious movements, Jewish Community Centers, foundations, and most surprising of all, perhaps federations, gearing

up to sustain this momentum for adult Jewish study? Continuing, she states, “There are several reasons for this renewal – some psychological, other technological, contextual and sociological”. She suggests that today’s adults are engaging in Jewish learning not only in greater numbers but also in greater depth.” Previous generations studied in order to “know how.” Today they want to know “why.” Going beyond remedying their deficiencies today’s Jews seek meaning in connection to their lives from texts and

teachers. The process is made easier as technological advances from new translations to the internet have made it possible for anyone to study even the most esoteric texts anytime anywhere.

Moreover, the North American Jewish community has arrived socioeconomically. We are college-educated and comfortable with studying on an advanced academic level. Jewish studies departments have produced a cadre of scholars who are as adept at critical research as they are at delivering popular lectures. They serve as weekend scholars in residence and write books that make Jewish text acceptable without teaching a watered-down Judaism In time of rapid and profound change we are looking for creative ways to express ourselves and to find meaning amidst an overwhelmingly mundane and materialistic environment. Here at Temple Jeremiah your Adult Learning Committee seeks to continue the process with its yearly program. We hope to see many of you often at the coming year’s presentations.

“Previous generations studied

in order to ‘know how.’ Today

they want to know ‘why.’”

For our Torah Study blog, which will be updated weekly with information and discussions on the weekly Torah portion, visit templejeremiahtorahstudyblog.edublogs.org. For a breakdown of chapters and verses, visit www.reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study.

July 1 Chukat | July 8 Balak | July 15 Pinchas | July 22 Matot-Masei | July 29 Devarim Aug. 5 Va-etchanan | Aug. 12 Eikev | Aug. 19 Re’eh | Aug. 26 Shoftim

“How to Read a Book” Our very own Ruth Adler will be teaching a three-session class this fall at Temple Jeremiah

to enlighten all those interested in learning “How to Read a Book.”

Ruth taught English at Highland Park High School for 23 years and has long-term experience

leading book groups and giving book reviews. She will use John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and

Men” for this class that will meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on Sept. 5, 12, and 19, 2017.

If you have any questions, you can contact Ruth at [email protected]. Please let us know if

you will be attending by sending an email to [email protected] and purchase your

own copy of Of Mice and Men prior to the first class on Sept. 5.


Member News

Barbara Baum, mother of Richard Baum

Linda Bolon, wife of Larry Bolon

Marion Breskin, mother of Barbara Miller

Orrin Joffe, brother of Jules Joffe

William Kahan, father of Shimon Kahan

George Landa, grandfather of Alyson Margulies

Shelley Meshulam, mother of Laura Lustig

Chris Najafi, on the death of his father, Hassan Najafi

Sarah Press, grandmother of Jason Press

Audrey Schneider, mother of Joel Schneider

Gary Zussman, husband of Renee Zussman, son of Dan and Sylvia Zussman, brother of Cantor Amy Zussman

Carey and David Gelfand, on the birth of her grandson, Oliver Noah Feuer

Wendy and Jim Phillips, on the birth of their granddaughter, Taylor Jordan Vinciguerra

Erica Regunberg and Robb Dann, on the birth of their grandson, Logan Charles Dann

Birthdays are listed on the decade (30th, etc.). This month’s honorees are:

David Barack • Wendy Baum • Richard Bittman • Andrea Brown • Jennifer Bruns • Shelley Cohen • David Fein • Jill

Goetz • Michael Gray • Michelle Kahan • Kelly Kerwin • Alan Loewy • Rachael Losoff • Elizabeth Manaster • Bonnie Minsky •

Jill Najafi • Debra Ornstein • Lisa Rosenthal • Brian Saperstein • Marcy Seiler • Carolyn Sennett • Mark Sternberg •

David Tenenbaum • Patricia Vorona • Marjorie Weinstein • Brad Weintraub • Mimi Weisbach

Owen Olson, son of Kimberly Krugman Maggie Montgomery, daughter of Sari and Michael Montgomery Eli Myers, son of Shelley and Alan Myers

Anniversaries are listed on the decade (30th, etc.). This month’s honorees are:

60 Years Charlotte and Sidney Projansky

Marjorie and Bernie Weinstein

Myrna and Alan Hammerman

50 Years Ruth and Chuck Adler

40 years Deborah and Frank Leibow

Cheryl and Robert Byron

Nancy and David Sarne

Bronwyn and Ken Jacobson

Wendy and Jim Phillips

30 Years Deborah and Kelly Stonebraker

Cindy and Hal Schwartz

Gayle Edmunds and Craig Rosenberg

20 Years Gail and Terry Belian

Lisa and David Siegel

Jennifer and Steven Frishman

Elizabeth and Doug Shabelman

Jennifer and Michael Gershowitz

Laurie and Timothy Aines

Leorah and Aaron Eisenberg

Amy and Brian Rubinstein

Julie and Kenneth Walden

10 years Lisa and Jason Guralnick

Elizabeth and Matthew Galin

Dayna and Brian Levin

SHARE YOUR NEWS

Do you have news to share with the congregation? Whether positive or negative, please share your life cycle events with us.

Our clergy can provide supportive services, and our Caring Community members are happy to cook a meal for you in a time of need.

If you have news to share, please let us know by contacting Phyllis Burg at 847.441.5760 or [email protected].

*Please note: The information for the Condolences, Mazel Tov, and New Member sections of this page is from May. For June and July news, please see the September Covenant, and for August news, see the October Covenant.


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Calendar

Cantor Amy Zussman -Carole Shneiderman and Family Temple Jeremiah -Emily and Mark Hutensky

Howard Brenner On the occasion of his special birthday -Arden and David Brenner -Judy and Jack Craven Asher Harrison Horn Grandson of Bonnie and Herb Horn, on the occasion of his birth -Linda and Michael Goorvich Roselyn Kraus On the occasion of her 100th birthday -Carolyn Sherman Anne Lidsky -Julie and Kevin Becker -Alene and Steve Frost Spencer Michelson Grandson of Andrea and Ron Sandler On the occasion of his graduation from Princeton -Andrea and Ron Sandler

Barbara and Stephen Miller For all they do

-Mary and Jerry Kaltman

Jacqueline Orpett Daughter of Catherine and Mitch Orpett, on the occasion of her marriage to Aaron Piatowski -Randi and Charles Gurian Jill Patano and Aviyah Patano On the occasion of their conversion -Jill and Joe Patano Nancy Phillips Daughter of Wendy and

Jim Phillips, on the occasion

of her marriage to Emmanuel Schanzer

-Nancy Phillips and

Emmanuel Schanzer Linda Schubert On the occasion of her special birthday -Barb Kite Stephen Stabiner On the occasion of his birthday -Susan and Dan Weitzman Ellen Sternweiler On the occasion of being elected to the Board of Education -Maude and Mel Shafron

Jonah Sternweiler Son of Ellen and Allen Sterweiler, on the occasion of him becoming a Bar Mitzvah -Maude and Mel Shafron Judy Zimmerman

On the occasion of her 75th birthday and for all she does -Sue Pinsky-Gardner and Phil Gardner

Barbara Baum Mother of Richard Baum -Wendy and Richard Baum -Rosalyn Wolfe Linda Bolon Wife of Larry Bolon -Jeanne and Gabe Angres -Andrea and Dan Brown -Shari and Lorry Brown -Stacie and Steven Brown -Bonnie and Herb Horn -Susan and Ken Lorch -Bari and Herbert Lichtman -Sara and Martin Liebman Marion Breskin Mother Barbara Miller -Bonnie and Herb Horn -Jennifer and Michael Pfeifer Jeannie Bresler -Marsha and Leslie Block Barbara Carr Mother of Barry Carr -Janet Harris Barbara Ferdman Wife of Seymour Ferdman -Loryn and Norberto Kogan -Julia and Gene Robinson Jackie Gorell Mother of Julie Becker

-Julie and Kevin Becker -Norma and Bill Brown -Judy and Jack Craven -Mindy and Randy Kurtz -Lori and David Ruskin Orrin Joffe Brother of Jules Joffe -Jean and Robert Young George Landa Grandfather of Alyson Margulies -Paulette and Edward Margulies Mark Laurens Brother of Jonathan Laurens -Sherri and Jonathan Laurens Janet Lopin Mother of Sheila Lopin Goode

-Sheila Lopin Goode

David Mayer Father of Avrie Jacobs and Marc Mayer

-Avrie and Alan Jacobs

Shelley Meshulam Mother of Laura Lustig -Judy and Jack Craven -Cindy and Hal Schwartz -Lori and Peter Wolff Hassan Najafi Father of Chris Najafi -Hershy Pappadis

Leon Schneider Father of Terry Mikell -Marie and Terry Mikell

Sam Sessel Grandfather of Melissa Feldman -Melissa and Chad Feldman

Hyman Strom

-Kathy and Marc Mayer

Gary Zussman

Husband of Renee Zussman, son of Sylvia and Dan Zussman, brother of Cantor Amy Zussman -Elan Adler and Bill Johnson -Diane and Brian Albert -Vanessa Bachtell -The Beauseigneur Family -Julie and Kevin Becker -The Berzon Family -Aileen Blum -Leslie and Bruce Boruszak -Randie and Lew Bricker -Susan Brody and Robert Mack -Eileen Brottman -David Brown -Norma and Bill Brown -Lisa and Drew Cardonick -Randi and Barry Carr -Karen Cohen, Lori, Pam, Shari Kairey and their families -Marian and Charles Cohn -Jennifer Cotton -Arlene and Steve Drucker -Nancy and Arnee Eisenberg -Tracey Elbein -Adair and Harold Fell -The Fertig Family

-Annilise Flanagan-Frankl


Acknowledgements: July/August 2017

Donations help support the following funds: Special Funds: Education Fund • Temple Jeremiah Annual Fund • Stanley Golder Interfaith Initiative Fund • Marshall B. & Viola R. Schwimmer Library

Fund • Prayer Book and Torah Commentary Fund • Rabbi Allan Tarshish Fund for Humanity • The Bill and Norma Brown Fund for Lifelong

Learning • Endowment Fund • The InterAct Fund for Youth Programming • The Fern M. Kamen Fund for Youth • Joseph H. Goldberg Family Fund

for Special Needs Programming • The Cantor Amy Zussman Fund for Music • Social Justice • Family Promise • Backpack Blessings • Feed the

Homeless • Caring Community • Discretionary Funds: Rabbi Paul F. Cohen • Rabbi Emily E. Segal • Adam Kahan • Women of Jeremiah Funds:

Donate to Temple Jeremiah

Making a donation to Temple Jeremiah is a wonderful way to honor a friend or family member on their happy occasion or to

memorialize a loved one. You can make a donation in three easy ways:

1. Visit the Member Login section of our website and click on “make a donation” to donate online via credit card. If you do not have

your user name and password, call the temple office.

2. Mail in a check (be sure to include a note as to what the donation is for and which fund you prefer).

3. Call Jill at the temple office (847.441.5760).

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Women of Jeremiah Book Club Summertime ... and the reading is waiting! Join us in the temple library.

For more information or to sign up, contact Vicki Siegelman at [email protected].

Thursday, July 13, 2017, 10-11:30 a.m.

“The Marriage of Opposites” by Alice Hoffman

Contains Dated Material

“A forbidden love story set on

a tropical island about the

woman who gave birth to

painter Camille Pissarro —

the father of Impressionism”

—Amazon. No spoiler alerts

here … just a steamy summer

love story coming up!

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, 10-11:30 a.m.

“The Imperfectionists: a Novel” by Tom Rachman

A fictional account of an

English language newspaper in

Rome as chapter by chapter it

goes through the ups and

downs of the industry’s

changes and the individual

stories of the lives of writers.

It's a winner!

A law firm concentrating its practice in estate planning, business succession planning,

trust and estate administration and real estate law

Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLPBob Hamilton | Rick Thies | Ken Lorch | Tom Duffy | Marcia Owens

200 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312.650.8650 | www.htl-law.com

NORTHFIELD RESTAURANT

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Carryouts

Open 7 Days

Georgia Pappas • Gus Pappas

847-446-3808391 Central, Northfield, IL 60093

HOWARD WEISBART D.D.S. JILL YOUNG D.M.D.

4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie IL 60077

(847) 676-3636

36 Years Of Serving Our Community

Contact Ben Rancman to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x5857

RICK SHOEMAKER President/Owner

1500 Old Skokie RoadHighland Park, IL 60035

Phone: 847-831-3165Fax: 847-831-6044

JOHN’S ROOFING, INC.847-297-9984Roofing • Gutters • Siding

Soffit • Fascia

Insured Free Estimates

Lower Electric, a utility consulting firm, helps businesses reduce their

electricity and natural gas costs!

Phone: 847 272 0700 | Fax: 847 498 4873 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lowerelectric.com

Licensed by the ICC — Fully insured and bonded

www.threetartsbakery.com

www.companionsforseniors.com

affordable non-medical in-home care

Call Sam Tatel: (773) 259-8420

Ridgebrook Travel, Ltd. OmniTours

Since 1978, Mitchell and Valerie Slotnick and the staff of

Ridgebrook Travel have been helping North Shore businesses

and families plan travel to destinations around the world.

111 Pfingsten Road, Deerfield, IL 60015

847/480-2100 fax 847/509-0055

www.ridgebrooktravel.com [email protected]

www.omnitours.travel

BRATSCHI PLUMBING

A Family Business Providing Complete Plumbing Service Since 1937

Licensed & Insured

(847) 446-1421801 Oak Street, Winnetka

www.bratschiinc.com

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1865 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL | 847.998.1743 | www.renatatailoringstudio.com

ARRANGEMENTS IN OUR

CHAPELS OR IN YOUR HOME

PROUD PROVIDER OF THE TEMPLE JEREMIAH

FUNERAL PLAN

847-229-8822 chicagojewishfunerals.com

Mitzvahs • Weddings • Kiddush’s • Shivas

Oneg Shabbats • Shabbatt Dinners

847-459-1100www.peartreecatering.com

2005 & 2006 nominees as one of Chicago’s Best Caterers

Contact Ben Rancman to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x5857

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR THE SMILE OF A LIFETIME

Janzen, Janzen & ChwaOrthodontics, Ltd Since 1965

1220 Meadow Rd., Northbrook 847-272-0600

HOME ADDITIONS &

KITCHENS

847-236-0895www.ForestGlenConstruction.com

Sweet in Taste, Rich in Tradition, Five Generations Proudly Serving You

TRAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONSCoffee Cake, Cookie & Combo Trays • Happy Anniversary • Baby Naming

• Shiva • Business Meetings • Thank You • Holidays • Get Well with Card and Optional Balloon Delivered ANYtime ANYwhere

2776 Dundee Rd., Northbrook 847-564-4977

Serving our community faithfully - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.One Number, One Call, One Shalom

847-255-3520

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Complete Collision Repair

Two Locations 272-3080 926-9650 Northbrook Highland Park

North Shore Place is a Senior Lifestyle signature community featuring luxurious apartment homes partnered with award-winning care services,

which defines us Best-In-Class. Schedule your personal tour now.

Assisted Living | Memory Care 1000 Sunset Ridge Road | Northbrook, IL 60062 | 224-326-2600

www.seniorlifestyle.com

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