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K E H I L A T C H O V E V E I T Z I O N5 7 7 4 / 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 P R O G R A M G U I D E

Like the stone in the hand of the mason...

so are we in Your Hands

2013-14 Board of directors Yitzie SommerPreSident

Ari KellmantreASurer

Michael FelixSecretArY

Matthew KoenigV.P. FundrAiSing

Kenny ripsteinV.P. rituAl

Jeremy goltzV.P. educAtion

dr. david Marmorco-V.P. MeMberShiP

betsy Shapiroco-V.P. MeMberShiP

dr. Justin gordonV.P. houSe

boArd MeMberSelisha Atkinchaya gordon burstynSteve Faganeris Katzdavid lowenthalnoah Mishkinelisha rosenblumMo MannSamuel gabayrachael Arons gelmanelizabette rischall

PASt PreSidentdr. Joel okner

Week at a Glance

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7:45 amdaf Yomi

9:15 amlox n’ learn (pg.11)

9:30 amSafer Shuls (pg. 9)

t u e s d ay

6:00 amdaf Yomi

9:00 am - 9:45 amWomen’s Study in tanach (pg. 8)

8:00 pmJewish Mythbusters (pg. 10)

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8:15 amdaf Yomi

9:30 amteen Minyan (pg. 12)

10:30 am (aprox.)rabbi’s Sermon

Youth events (pg. 12)

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45 minutes prior to Mincha -bar Mitzvah class -gemara chavura with Mr. elisha Atkin Seudat Shlishit the origins of religious Zionism

W e d n e s d ay

6:00 amdaf Yomi

9:15 am – 10:00 amcoffee talk @ emma’s bagelcafe (pg. 8)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmlunch and learngreat chicago (pg. 11)

8:30 pm Judaism 101 (pg. 7)

t h u r s d ay

5:45 amdaf Yomi

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmlunch and learnMizrahi grill (pg. 11)

8:00 pm beit Midrash for Men (pg. 7)

f r i d ay

6:00 amdaf Yomi

oneg Shabbat“be’er torah” @ Selected homes (pg. 7)

M o n d ay

5:45 am daf Yomi

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmlunch and learnMetroKlub (pg. 11)

5774 zmanim

Ashkenazi ShacharitSunday/legal holidays 8:30 am

Monday-Friday 6:45 amrosh chodesh 6:30 am

Sephardic/Shacharit Sundays 8:00 am

Ashkenazi Shabbat/Yom tov9:00 am

Sephardi Shabbat/Yom tov8:45 am

teen Minyan1st Shabbas (Monthly) 9:30 am

Mincha/Maariv10 minutes before Shkia (Sunset).

Please see full zmanim on ourwebsite www.skokieshul.org.

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This Brochure is dedicated by Jeremy Gottesmanin memory of his Grandparents:

Shirley Goldbergחיה שרה בת מענדל

Elmer Goldberg יצחק צבי בן עקיבא חיים

Elaine Zelickmanאסנה הינדא בת יואל

Robert Gottesmanראובן שלמה בן פייבל הכהן

there is a well known piyut which we recite on the eve of Yom Kippur which states:

Just as the stone in the hands of the mason...

so are we in Your (god’s) hands

We are likened to the stones which are shaped by the Almighty. how might we understand this analogy?

rav leibele eiger was the grandson of the great Posek rabbi Akiva eiger and the son of rav Shlomo eiger, the gilyon Maharsha. rav leibele thus came from the preeminent torah family during what was considered the golden era of torah scholarship, in the late 18th century and early 19th century. rav leibele’s father r’ Shlomo was a mitnagid, famously opposed to the ways of the chassidim and the students of the baal Shem tov.

How then did R’ Leibele come to embrace the ways of the Chassidim? When he was first married and living in Lublin, he began praying in the beit Midrash of the Seer of lublin. in the front corner of that room there was an indent in the wall in the shape of a hand. rav leibele found himself drawn in by this strange imprint. the chassidim in the beit Midrash, taking note of rav leibele’s fascination, began engaging r’ leibele in conversation. they explained to him that this is where the great Seer used to pray, and that he would pray with such intensity that it changed the shape of the wall. Rav Leibele, fixated on the solid wall which had been shaped by prayer and intense devotion, decided at that moment that he had what to learn from the chassidim and their ways, becoming a devoted follower of the Kotzker rebbe. the Seer of lublin had shaped the stone wall, which in turn, shaped r’ leibele as an individual.

We at Kct have achieved something remarkable - we have proven that stones may be formed, arranged and bent to create a place of beauty and of kedusha. We must now allow ourselves, like r’ leibele, to be shaped by those very same stones.

Join me, this year, 5774, as we shape these holy stones and as we enable them to shape our lives. Let us fill our new home with Tefila, Torah and Chesed, and may those acts inspire us, our children and our community to a more meaningful and uplifting existence.

Sincerely,rabbi Shaanan gelman 4

rabbi Yosef carmelnovember 4rav Yosef gershon carmel was born in Jerusalem in 1953. he is currently the Av beit din of the beit din, “eretz hemdah - gazit”,

as well as the rabbinical dean of the eretz hemdah institute for advanced Jewish studies in Jerusalem. in 1987, with the partnership of rav Moshe ehrenreich and under the Presidency of hagaon Maran israeli zal, they founded the eretz hemdah institute. rav Yosef carmel is a graduate of the nir Kiryat Arba hesder Yeshiva and was rosh Metivta there for more than ten years. he was a combat soldier in the idF during the Yom Kippur war as well as the first Lebanon war. Rav carmel was rosh Yeshiva at “Machon Meir ” during 1985 - 1986 and is a senior lecturer at Jerusalem college for tanach since 1985. rav carmel heads the ‘Ask the rabbi’ program which provides halachic answers in english to questioners from around the world. to date, more than 15,000 replies have been sent out. he is the author of many articles on tanach and halacha and of the book tsofenat eliyahu a commentary on the Vilna gaon’s commentary on the Shulchan Aruch hoshen Mishpat, laws of financial damages and seven volumes of “reponsa b’mareh habazak.”

rabbi hayyim Angeldecember 13-14rabbi hayyim Angel is the national Scholar of the institute for Jewish ideas and ideals ( jewishideas.org). he teaches advanced tanakh

courses to undergraduates and rabbinical students at Yeshiva university, and lectures widely. he received his b.A. in Jewish Studies from Yeshiva college, his M.A. in bible from the bernard revel graduate School, his M.S. in Jewish education from the Azrieli graduate School of Jewish education, and his rabbinical ordination from the rabbi isaac elchanan theological Seminary of Yeshiva university. he has published over 100 scholarly articles, primarily in tanakh, and is author or editor of eleven books. he lives in new York with his wife and twin daughters.

rabbi Ariel rackovskydecember 27-28rabbinic exchangerabbi Ariel rackovsky graduated Yeshiva college in 2002 with a bachelors degree in biology. A

native of rochester, new York, he studied for two years in Yeshivat Kerem beYavneh prior to attending Yeshiva college. in March 2006, he received his rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva university’s rabbi isaac elchanan theological Seminarywhile serving as rabbinic intern at the riverdale Jewish center. in the fall of 2006, he became Senior rabbinic intern at the rJc, and joined the rabbinical staff of the beth din of America, where he served until the summer of 2007, when he was named Assistant rabbi at the Jewish center in Manhattan, nY, a position he held from July 2007 to november 2011. in november of 2011, he assumed the position of rabbi at the irving Place Minyan, in Woodmere, new York. rabbi rackovsky is married to dr. Jessica Abramowitz, a chicago native, who is a resident in internal Medicine in the north Shore/long island Jewish health System.

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to the Kct community,

there are so many reasons why i consider it a privilege to be part of this wonderful community. however, more than the feelings of friendship, the amazing services and the great people that make up our community, i believe that what makes Kct stand out as a community is the fantastic environment of growth that we have created. being a member of our com-munity means that you have, what psychologist carol dweck has termed, a ‘growth-mindset.’ We - both as individuals and as a collective community - are always looking for ways to grow and improve. be it a new minyan, a new youth program, or a new shiur, not a week has gone by since i have joined the shul that i have not been involved in a new program.

So now i am excited to present to you something which is both an end and a beginning. it is the end of the process of taking all of the new ideas and refining them into the brochure you are now holding. but it is also just the beginning. it is the beginning of a new year, with new growth. in the coming pages you will find learning opportunities for every single member of our community. I invite you to pick out the one that fits your schedule, your interest and the area in which you would like to grow, and join us this year.

Sincerely, rabbi etan ehrenfeld

Welcome Rabbi Ehrenfeld

eitan KatzFebruary 28-March 1eitan learns in the Kollel at the Yeshiva of greater Washington in Silver Spring, Md. his love for learning is well known, and his quiet manner of hasmadah belies the

energy which comes out in his music. eitan is also studying at night in the John’s hopkins School of clinical counseling.

in writing his music, he shows a special regard for words which help us feel the power in the music. carefully chosen from throughout teffilah and tanach, his songs bring out the true meaning of the words. Eitan’s first album, “Eilecha”, which was released in the year 2000, featured him together with his brother Shlomo and his father, the well know chazzan, Avshalom Katz. the wonderfully orchestrated melodies, well placed harmony and blend of beautiful voices made this album an instant hit. his second album, “biglal Avos”, which came out a few years later, is still a top seller and anyone who hears it can instantly see why. Arranged by eitan and his brother Shlomo, the stirring niggunim and upbeat tone are very unique in the world of Jewish music.

eitan’s newest release “eitan Katz, unplugged” is a compilation of nigunim of reb Shlomo carlebach, ztl - some never heard before, and some known, but rarely sung. As is eitan’s trademark style, he sings from a place deep from his neshama in a way that only eitan knows how to sing.

Allison JosephsSunday, March 9AllisonJosephs is Founder/director of Jew in the city and has been involved 6

in the field of Jewish Outreach for over a dozen years, teaching and lecturing, working at Partners in torah, Sinai retreats, and ncSY, and is the Partner in torah mentor to actress Mayim bialik. She was named one of nJoP’s top Ten Jewish Influencers in 2012 and was one of the Jewish Week’s 36 under 36 in 2013. Allison has been quoted or written about in numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, and Yahoo News.

Allison has been interviewed on television and radio, including programs such as “What not to Wear,”Associate Press tV, and nPr; her articles have appeared in numerous publications including the newly released anthology like Water on a rock, the Washington times, the Jewish Press, and the Forward. She has also written articles and directed and produced videos for Aish.com and lectures around the country and on WebYeshiva. She received her bachelor in Arts from columbia university in Philosophy and lives with her husband and four children minutes from the george Washington bridge.

rabbanit gilla rosen March 28-29Shabbat Yoatzot halacha Across America (nishmat)rabbanit gilla rosen is the dean of

the Yakar center for torah and creativity in Jerusalem and tel Aviv. She teaches talmud and Midrash and works as a Yoetzet halakha (halakhic advisor) . She is also the director of nishmat’s Alisa Flatow international Program for post college age women. gilla studied at the Michlala college for Women, barnard, the university of Manchester, Matan and nishmat. She received her MA in comparative literature. She has lectured at Pardes, Matan, Midreshet

lindenbaum and the Melton Program at hebrew university. She lives in Jerusalem with her children and grandchildren.

rabbi ephraim ShapiroMay 9-10rabbi ephraim e. Shapiro, was born in 1971 to rabbi Mordechai (Zt”l) and barbara Shapiro. his father was internationally renown as the rabbi of congregation

beth israel, Miami beach for 27 years.

rabbi Shapiro studied at bais Moshe, Scranton from 1987 to1991, under the rosh Yeshivah harav Ya’akov Schnaidman, shlita. in 1996 he received rabbinical ordination in israel, while attending lakewood east. during his time at lakewood east he developed a close bond with the rosh Yeshivah harav eliezar Schwarzman, shlita, the grandson of Maran harav Aharon Kotler, ZtVK”l.

in 1995 he met and married his wife, Mimi, and they now have three beautiful children, two daughters - gila and Shoshana. and one son, Mordechai.

rabbi Shapiro is currently the rabbi of congregation Shaaray Tefilah in North Miami Beach. He is in high demand as a guest lecturer and scholar in residence across the world including Minneapolis, chicago, new York and South Africa.

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faithoctober 2

(What) do i have to believe?

october 9bitachon/trust: Will everything be ok?

october 16the one Problem god Makes Worse

october 23biblical criticism and the orthodox Jew

Prayernovember 6

does Prayer Work?

J101: everything iMportant My raBBi forgot to teach MeWednesday evenings @ 8:30 pm with rabbi ehrenfeld

november 13the Structure of the Siddur Par t 1

november 20the Structure of the Siddur Par t 2

ShabbatJanuary 22

“ooops... i left the light on in the refrigerator ” and other common

Shabbat issues

January 29More than Just Sleep: (re)connecting

with the day of rest

february 5reheating Foods on Shabbat

february 12caring for children on Shabbat

Homefebruary 26

common Kitchen conundrums

March 5chesed: it begins in the home, but

Where does it end?

March 12tzniut - not only for Women

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leArning With Yu-torAh MitZion Kollel

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come and learn with the Yu-torah Mitzion Kollel on thursday nights in the Kct beit Midrash. contact rabbi gelman to set up a chavruta, and join us for learning and late night chicken wings.

oneg ShAbbAt “be’er torAh”deceMber 20 - JAnuArY 3FebruArY 7 - MArch 14

hosts to be announced. Featuring food, zemiros, and inspiring divrei torah, each oneg will feature a new beer from around the globe to be sampled and en-joyed.

Yu-torah Mitzion Kollel ShabbatonSAturdAY, APril 5

Join us as we welcome the Families of the Yu-torah Mitzion Kollel. Spend a weekend learning with the members of the Kollel.

Jewish film“Fill the Void” Saturday, February 15“Fill the Void” is a 2012 israeli drama film written and directed by rama burshtein. it focuses on life among the haredi Jewish community in tel

Aviv, israel. the Film was recognized at the Sundance, new York and toronto Film Festivals. this program is in par tnership with the Yu-torah Mitzion Kollel

“Shalom Aleichem: laughing in the darkness” tbdA riveting portrait of the great writer whose stories became the basis of the broadway musical “Fiddler

on the roof.” “Sholem Aleichem: laughing in the darkness” tells the tale of the rebellious genius who created an entirely new literature. Plumbing the depths of a Jewish world locked in crisis and on the cusp of profound change, he captured that world with brill iant humor. Sholem Aleichem was not just a witness to the creation of a new modern Jewish identity, but one of the very men who forged it. 8

“no Place on earth” tuesday, August 5 (tisha ba’av) with talk by Producer Rafi Marmor“no Place on ear th” brings to light the untold story of thir ty-eight ukrainian Jews who survived World War ii by living in caves for eighteen months,

the longest-recorded sustained underground survival. built upon interviews with former cave inhabitants, as well as chris nicola, the caving enthusiast who unearthed the story, “no Place on ear th” is an extraordinary testament to ingenuity, willpower and endurance against all odds.

Women’s LearningWomen’s Study in tanach

tuesdays @ 9:00 amthe 5 Megillot and tanach: text-based study appropriate for all levels of learning.

coffee talk Wednesdays @ 9:15 am

enjoy an in-depth discussion of this week’s parsha at emma’s bagel cafe.

Yu-torah Mitzion Kollel/Kct Women’s Shiur

Saturdays @ 5:30 pm (Spring-Fall)

Neshei EventsAnnuAl Shul Dinner

Sunday, october 27

luncheon ShowerSunday, november 10

Shower the shul with gifts to supply the Kct kitchen, shower games, and a buffet lunch

wine AnD cheeSeSaturday, december 14

couples night out with friends.

Movie nightSaturday, January 11

Watch a movie with pizza and popcorn.

eAt AnD Meet Saturday, March 8

An exciting program designed to break down barriers through food, fun, and

fraternizing. Sign up for our Shabbat meal program and see what develops.

Spring rAce Sunday, June 1

race in the forest preserve. Par ticipants will earn sponsorships for their run (5K).

Book cluBdates and book selection to be announced.

light refreshments to be served.

safer shulsSunday Mornings @ 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

noVeMber 10Keeping children safe

Presented by rachel Zimmerman &lynn Shyman, JcFS

deceMber 8issues in adolescence

Presented by eric crabtree-nelson, response center & rachie Karesh,

Madraigos

JAnuArY 12alcohol & other substance abuse

Presented by beth Fishman, JcFS/Jewish center on Addiction &Yankie greenberger, Madraigos

FebruArY 16elder abuse &

financial exploitationPresented by Susan buchbinder, cJe

tbdhealthy Marriages

Presented by barbara Siegel, clinical director of ShAlVA and Michal

cohen, co-director of daughters of israel and clinician at JcFS

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lunch and learn focuses on different topics in contemporary Jewish law and parsha. enjoy a lunch with your friends and colleagues while engaging in relevant discussions about business ethics, kashrut and other common issues confronting us in modern times.

Lunch & LearnWeekdays @ 12:00 p.m.

MetroKlub733 W. Madison, chicago ilMondays @ 12:00 pmoctober 14november 11december 9January 6February 3 March 3March 31May 5June 16

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great chicago food & Beverage co. 3149 W. devon Ave, chicagoWednesdays @ 12:00 pmdiscussion will be focused on the parsha.

october 16november 13december 11Janruary 8February 5

Mizrahi grill215 Skokie Valley road highland Park, ilthursdays @ 12:00 pmoctober 17november 14december 12January 9February 6 March 6 April 3May 8June 19

lox n’ learnsundays @ 9:15 am Studies on the tanach.now studying SeferMelachim.

March 5 April 2May 7June 18

youth eventsYouth director: elie hale

septeMBerthursday, September 26early hakaffos for children & young families

octoBerSaturday, october 19Parshat Vayera: campout & movie in the shul

noveMBerthursday, november 28thanksgiving day Parent-child learning

deceMBerSunday, december 1 @ 11 am Skyhigh Sports & Sufganiot

JanuarySaturday, January 18Saturday, January 25Veshinantam le’vanecha Parent-child learning in partnership with Yu-torah Mitzion Kollel

feBruarySaturday, February 1

Saturday, February 8 Veshinantam le’vanechaParent-child learning n partnership with Yu-torah Mitzion Kollel

MarchSunday, March 16Kids’ Purim Megillah reading &big balloon Show

aprilMonday, April 14burning chametz/chametz Search

JuneJune 3Shavuot All night learning

June 5Shavuot ice cream Party

teen Minyan1st Shabbas (Monthly) 9:30 am

let teens stretch their spiritual wings by leading and participating in a special ‘teens only’ Shabbat tefillah in the Beit Midrash.

youth shaBBat schedule10:50 tot Shabbat (Ages 0-24 ) Shabbat songs, activities and stories.

Alef (Ages 2-4) this group enjoys davening, learning

the parsha, singing Shabbat songs and

reading stories!

bet (Ages 4-6).this group enjoys davening out loud,

playing parsha games and reading

stories!

gimmel (grades 2-5)this group enjoys divrei torah,

davening lead by a chazzan and

chazzanit, parsha activities, games

and lots of fun!

9:45-10:40 the talmidim

(grades 6 and up)

A chabura on the parsha with various

role models and rabbeim in the

community during kriyat hatorah. the

chaburah features learning about the

parsha and is followed by chullent,

snacks and games!

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