temple jeremiah's july 2013 covenant
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Worship, Torah Study &
Upcoming Events ................... 2
President’s Message .............. 3
Past Event: “Write On!” ..... 4
Member News ....................... 5
From Anne’s Desk ................ 6
Notes from Our Cantor ..... 7
Tell and Kvell .......................... 8
Upcoming Events ................... 9
Jeremiah Jukebox........... 10-11
Youth Groups ...................... 12
Caring Community ............. 13
Green Team ................... 14-15
Volunteer Spotlight ....... 16-17
Social Action ................... 18-19
Calendar ................................ 20
Acknowledgements ............ 21
TEMPLE JEREMIAH
Rabbi Paul F. Cohen, D. Min.
Rabbi Emily E. Segal
Robert D. Schreibman, D.D.
Rabbi Emeritus
Cantor Amy J. Zussman
Daniel A. Glassman
Executive Director
Dr. Anne M. Lidsky, Ph.D., RJE
Dr. Allan Tarshish l''f Founding Rabbi
l''f of blessed memory
Ken Lorch, President
Joel Africk, Executive Vice President
Randi Gurian, Vice President
Barb Miller, Vice President
Alisa Patterson, Vice President
Michael Schack, Vice President Ed Shapiro, Vice President
Amy Torf, Recording Secretary
Lori Goldstein, Legal Counsel
Jeffrey Krupp, Treasurer
Alan Turover, Brotherhood President
Ann Milstein, Sisterhood President
Benji Perez, JeTY President
Inside
This Issue:
July 2013
Volume 55 Issue 10
A Message from Rabbi Paul F. Cohen, D.Min.
“Through our
actions we
teach the Torah
lesson of tikkun
olam, being
God’s partner in
repairing the
world.”
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Did you know...? You can help Jeremiah go green and save trees by opting to receive the Covenant
paperlessly, and not through the mail in print. Want to go paperless? E-mail
[email protected]. If every Jeremiah member family chose to go paperless, we
could save the equivalent of 10,920 pieces of paper per month!
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Join us at Ravinia! Sunday, August 4, 5 p.m. on the lawn
(look for the Temple Jeremiah balloons)
Tchaikovsky Spectacular, featuring the “1812 Overture” with live cannons
Spend some time at Ravinia this summer with your Temple Jeremiah family! We will be attending the Tchaikovsky
Spectacular presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, August 4. We will have a space reserved on the
lawn for all temple members to sit and enjoy the concert together.
Cost is $10 per person. Please bring your own food and drinks and be sure to get there early so that we can schmooze
and enjoy the beautiful summer night before the concert begins. Send your RSVP and payment to Kathy in the temple office
at [email protected] or 847.441.5760 or to Marc Mayer at 312.504.0013 or [email protected] by August 1.
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“Write On!”: Dinner and Conversation with our Temple Jeremiah Authors
A review of our Erev Shavuot celebration
“Jeremiah Reads”
A secondary but exciting new concept that grew out of
the work on this project was “Jeremiah Reads” – a
current list of recommended reading from those avid
readers among us. The following books are our
“starter list.” Hopefully, we will figure out a system to
keep this list alive and breathing – stay tuned!
“Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson
“Madison and Jefferson” by Andrew Burstein
“The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
“The Brothers Emanuel” by Ezekiel Emanuel
“The Round House” by Louise Erdrich
“Outlander Series” by Diana Gabaldon
“Saying No and Letting Go” by Rabbi Edwin
Goldberg
“To the End of the Land” by David Grossman
“Freedom Betrayed” by George H. Nash
“Defending Jacob” by William Landay
“The Invisible Bridge” by Julie Orringer
“Call it Sleep” by Henry Roth
“The 10th of December” by George Saunders
“Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles
“Language of Threads” by Gail Tsukiyama
“The Submission” by Amy Waldman
“The Mezuzah in the Madonna's Foot” by Trudi
Alexy
Apologies to anyone who does not see a book they
had listed but is not included here. Either we couldn’t
read your writing or couldn’t find an author. Often
times, there were several books with the same title!
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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 news, please see the August Covenant, and for July news, see the September
Covenant.
*For more information about the Caring Community, please see page 13.
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“Education is a gift,
but often children do
not have the maturity
to see that not only is
there current value in
attending, but far
reaching value in
regard to later
temple connections
and their own Jewish
identity.”
Sign up for the 2013-2014 School Year
If you haven’t signed your children up for school yet, don’t delay! Like last year, you
may register your children for grades Pre-K through Post Confirmation online by
visiting the Members Login section of our website on our main page.
If you have any questions regarding your username or password, please contact [email protected] or
[email protected]. If you have any questions directly related to school, please contact [email protected]
or call her in the school office at 847.441.0202.
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“I knew the family
loved [Shabbat]
dinners but I didn’t
realize how important
the tradition was for
me until my children
moved away and my
parents were no
longer able to come
over to our home
weekly.”
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Tell and Kvell: See what our congregants are up to!
Leadership Mission to Israel
Steve and Stephanie Victor (pictured at left) had the unique opportunity to travel to Israel
with their Congressman Brad Schneider (D-10). The Chicago Jewish United Fund sponsored the
Leadership Mission with its office in Israel. A meeting was held with the Mayor of Sderot, David
Bouskila, at the Jewish National Fund-sponsored indoor children’s playground. The mayor gave
an insight into the security complexities of Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza while trying to create a
thriving home for its citizens. One-third of its 650 children have post traumatic distress disorder
due to Hamas bombings performed during the morning hours when the children are getting
ready to go to school. Sderot is located on Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip and is the city
which Temple Jeremiah’s fundraising efforts helped supply with a fire pump truck. This was Steve
and Stephanie’s first trip to Israel and coincidentally they celebrated their 18th wedding
anniversary while there.
Mah Jongg Madness One table, 152 tiles, four players, plenty of snacks, and all the neighborhood gossip you can handle! Stephanie Victor (pictured at right) spoke about the Jewish Roots of Mah Jongg during the Chicago History
Museum’s May Mah Jongg Madness. In this discussion of the cross-cultural love of Mah Jongg, the Chicago
Chinese History Museum and her shared their history and connection with mahj over kosher tea. From her
experiences in teaching to tournaments, Stephanie described the basics and various rules of play and why this
game of strategy and luck was popularized by Jewish-American women in the early 20th century and remains
popular today. Stephanie and her Chinese counterpart, who provided the engaging beginnings of Chinese Mah
Jongg and the variety of ways it is played in the Orient, were also a feature during the Afternoon Shift on
WBEZ radio 91.5.
Maccabiah Games “We take athletes that happen to be Jewish to compete in the Maccabiah Games,” said Jeff Bukantz, general chairman of the USA Maccabiah
Organizing Committee. “But we return home with Jewish athletes who have a renewed sense of pride in their Judaism and increased support for the
State of Israel.” You just never know who is part of our wonderful Jeremiah community! As many of you may be aware, the 19th Maccabiah Games
are going to take place in Israel this summer. Sometimes referred to as the “Jewish Olympics,” these Games are held every four years, attracting the
most outstanding Jewish athletes from around the world. As one of the largest elite competitions, the Maccabiah grew to more than 8,500 athletes
from 70 countries, making it the third largest sports event in the world, just after the Summer Olympics and the Pan Am Games! This year, the USA
Team is over 1,130 strong, making it the largest traveling delegation EVER to travel from the USA to compete in an International Olympic Committee-
sanctioned event. A substantial number of athletes come from California and New York, but ... one of our own Jeremiah men, Adam Carl, has made
the Masters Men's 35+ Basketball team!!! This is a very big deal! We are so excited for Adam, and we look forward to hearing about his experience
upon returning to Northbrook. Please, if one of your children or someone else you know will be competing in a Junior division team, contact us right
away. We want to applaud them for their spirit and expertise, and also want to hear “all about the experience” in Israel!! Go USA Team! Adam, the
USA Team is lucky to have you — ENJOY!!! –ANNE LIDSKY
Graduation Mazel tov to Stephen Lincoln, son of Sharon Mitchell, who graduated this spring from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Stephen majored in
History and intends to go on to law school.
If you have information you’d like to include in the next Tell and Kvell, please e-mail Lia at
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat worship this summer Fridays: Now through August 30
6 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Worship
Kabbalat Shabbat is an early evening worship held during the summer months welcoming Shabbat. Our program begins
with a reception featuring snacks and beverages, followed by Shabbat Worship. Worshippers of all ages are welcome to
sing and pray along with our rabbis and Cantor Amy as we welcome in the weekly day of rest.
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Adult Learning: A look ahead to next year
Please join us for
Join together for wine, cheese, and conversation
as we show our solidarity with the Women of the Wall*
and celebrate Rosh Chodesh, the new moon of the Jewish month of Av
Monday, July 8, 2013
8 p.m. at Temple Jeremiah
*The Women of the Wall is an interdenominational Jewish women’s group seeking social and legal recognition of women’s rights to
gather together, wear prayer shawls, read from the Torah, and pray aloud at the Western Wall.
Please RSVP to Gail Lanznar ([email protected]) or Babette Sanders ([email protected]).
Kabbalat Shabbat by the Garden Friday, July 12, 2013
6 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Worship
On July 12, join us out by the new Jeremiah Garden for a Kabbalat Shabbat worship service outside! Come
dressed casually and bring outdoor folding chairs, if you are able. Want to stay and enjoy the weather after the
service? Great! Please feel free to bring a picnic dinner or nosh to eat after the service.
To learn more about our garden and see a picture, please see page 14.
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Jeremiah Jukebox We had a great time dancing, dining, schmoozing, bidding on auction items, and supporting Temple Jeremiah. We are
thrilled that we raised more than $45,000 that will go directly to supporting our programs and our members at the
temple. Thank you to Abby Lasky, chair of the benefit, and the entire committee (pictured below) for this fantastic event.
To see all the photos from this event, please see our Facebook page.
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Babies and Bagels Playgroup at Jeremiah: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Jeremiah hosts a playgroup on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for babies and their parents or grandparents (older siblings welcome, too!). Little ones enjoy toys, songs, and fun while adults enjoy coffee, bagels, and each other’s company! Bring a toy or two to play with or share, and please also bring any snacks
your little one might need (no nuts, please!). Members and non-members, moms, dads, caregivers, and grandparents are welcome! Please also feel free to bring any friends who might be interested! RSVP or just come if
you can. Questions? Contact Rabbi Segal at [email protected].
Jeremiah’s Youth Groups
For Our Youngest Jeremiahans
JeTY and youth High Holy Day Torah readers needed
8th-12th graders: We need YOU! We are looking for Jeremiah teenagers who have had their B’nai Mitzvah who would like to read Torah for the JeTY (9th-12th grade) and Youth (3rd-8th grade) services (at 9 a.m.
and 2 p.m. respectively) on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Interested? Great! Contact Rabbi Segal by e-mail at [email protected] or on Facebook.
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Temple Jeremiah Caring Community:
We love to spread the love. Did you know that Temple Jeremiah has a Caring Community of volunteers
available to reach out to fellow congregants in times of sadness and
celebration? We love to spread the love.
Here are the services we would be glad to provide for you:
Caring Meals. We would be very happy to bring a meal for you and your family during
times of stress or need, such as illness, death, hospitalization, or birth. Let
the clergy know or contact Barb Kite or Patty Turim directly. We can’t help if we don’t know! Contact Barb at
847.562.0091 or [email protected] or Patty at 847.291.0021 or [email protected].
Caring Rides. Transportation to temple worship services, activities, medical appointments, etc., as needed or requested.
Contact Joel Rovner at 847.331.9837 or [email protected]
Support when struggling with illness. Many congregants are available to provide a caring ear, support, and a helping hand. Contact Rabbi Segal at
847.441.5760 or [email protected]
Shiva Coordination. We can help make a minyan (a quorum of Jewish adults) so mourners can say Kaddish, help with setting up
refreshments prior to shiva, be present at the shiva house to receive trays, etc., and provide general help.
Contact the temple office at 847-441-5760 or Claire Bernstein or Peggy Nitzkin directly. Contact Claire at
847.559.1633 or [email protected] or Peggy at 847.480.7768 or [email protected].
Resources. We have resource lists with links and referrals on our website. These include providers for individual, marriage, family counseling, family life education, child development, LGBTQ community services, addiction, vocational
services, sacred aging and other topics. Visit the Caring Community page on our website at templejeremiah.org.
How you can help: Provide a meal for a family. Don’t cook? That’s okay! Take-out is just fine.
Provide a ride for a congregant regularly or just once or twice!
Attend a shiva service or help with shiva by receiving trays, making kugels, or serving during shiva.
Visit a congregant dealing with illness and bring them chicken soup.
Be a mentor and friend to a congregant confronting an illness or situation you have faced.
If you would like to help in any of these ways, please contact Rabbi Segal at 847.441.5760 or
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Temple Jeremiah’s
Each month, as part of our effort to become an eco-conscious and environmentally sustainable temple, we will be sharing a
“Green Tip” with you, courtesy of our Green Team.
Did you know that plastic can take up to 600 years to break down in a landfill? And Styrofoam never breaks down. For your next get-together,
why not try reusable dinnerware? Start small with reusable utensils, since they can be easily collected and washed. You can also try recycled-
content paper and/or bio-compostable dinnerware. For more information, check out www.worldcentric.org.
“GREEN” tip of the month
What’s new with the Green Team?
Our garden is growing! Our Jeremiah Garden is growing strong. As of this writing,
we have had our first harvest. Cathy Cohen harvested lots
of spinach and brought it straight to the Northfield
Township Food Pantry where it will serve those in need. If
you're interested in joining our crew of Jeremiah
gardeners and helping our garden continue to flourish,
please contact Gary Stolberg at [email protected]
or Rabbi Segal at [email protected].
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Jewish teachings on the environment:
Bal Tashchit — Do not waste — Wise resource use
Rabbi Paul F. Cohen named to rabbinic leadership program
“I look forward
to this journey of
spiritual growth
and renewal.”
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“It’s hard to explain
unless you’re here.
You need to come
and feel it. … You can
make a difference in
somebody’s life in
three hours.”
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“So No One Goes Hungry” Social Action Committee Visits Legislators
1 2
3
4
5
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Whittier School Uniform Donation
Family Promise Volunteers Needed July 7-14
Family Promise at Jeremiah
July 7-14, 2013
To volunteer by cooking, socializing,
staying overnight, or in another capacity,
e-mail Marcia at
or Abra at [email protected].
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