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From the entire staff and leadership of Congregation Beth Judea: Our sincere wish for you, as you look into your heart as the new year starts, may you discover a new belief in the gifts you have to share, a new connection with the people around you, and a renewed commitment to your faith and your dreams. May this New Year be a year filled with health, great success, prosperity and may God's blessing grace your new year with many sweet moments. Shanah Tovah
Rabbi Jeff Pivo Lisa Neiman
Executive Director
Anna Besser
Executive Director
Arnie Goldberg
CBJ President
Rabbi Emeritus
Howard Lifshitz Hazzan
Roger Weisberg
Marc Sender
Youth Director
OUR 5776 HIGH
HOLIDAY GUIDE CAN BE
ACCESSED ONLINE BY
CLICKING HERE
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
With gratitude we welcome the following individuals and their
children who have recently become part of our Beth Judea family:
Denny Anderson
Susan Bender & Scott Pfeiffer
David & Caitlin Cohen
Matt & Bari Cohen
Craig & Suzie Cohn
Brian Cowan & Jennifer Cohen
Noam & Lisa Davidoff
Bob Fader
Dmitry & Nicole Fishkin
Herbert Fisher
Jared & Jimena Goldstine
Elizabeth Gordon
Jay & Jori Greenhill
Linda Gurvis
Jason & Debra Kaplan
Alfred Levinson
Aleksey & Kim Neiman
Natalie Pesin
Zakhar & Tatyana Pesin
Christopher & Jennifer Ryan
Kevin & Casey Spitz
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, October 2nd, 2015
Shabbat Dinner and Service
Honoring our New Member Families
Join us for a very special Shabbat Dinner
honoring the newest members of the
Beth Judea family,
followed by Shabbat Services.
An extended Oneg will follow Shabbat Services.
There will be no charge for the oneg, but please
we will need you to rsvp
Even if you cannot attend the dinner please join
us for services and the oneg. Consider becoming
a sponsor or making a donation in honor of this
exciting occasion.
Please watch your weekly emails and
our website for upcoming details.
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Legacies
I will be fifty years old this year. For most of my adult life I have paid so little attention to my age that I would sometimes have to calculate what it was from my birthdate. But approaching this birthday feels different. It is totally irrational. We all know that there is not much difference in our lives from one year to the next; being fifty is no more significant than forty nine or fifty one. Still, the number has focused my attention on big questions more than anything else recently, reminding me that my life is, at best, two thirds over. What has it all meant? What have I achieved, and what is there left to do in the time left to me?
These are questions that we all ask ourselves. As we get older and see children grow up and establish lives of their own, and as older family members and friends pass away, we inevitably begin to consider our place in the world and the idea of life after death – not in a spiritual sense, of our personal experience of the next world, but life in this world after we die. We want to know what our legacy will be. Leaving possessions, memories, and life lessons to family are certainly primary concerns, but they are not the only ones. Beyond the impact we have had on those closest to us, what have we done to ensure that the institutions we love will survive us? What steps have we taken to improve the lives of people we may never meet? How will we perpetuate the traditions that have tied us together as Jews, even when we no longer walk the earth? None of us has had success in life without the often unacknowledged efforts of others who preceded us. We need to ‘pay it forward’ and do the same for those who will follow us. This year I would like the focus of our prayer, study, and celebrations to be on the theme of legacy. We need to think about our dearest values as individuals and as a
community, and then make concrete plans to make those values outlive us through specific actions. There are a number of ways we will
do this. First, as we expand the reach of our ongoing Me’ah campaign to establish a large endowment fund, each of us must step up to contribute. Be ready to make a meeting with a committee representative to take part in a meaningful way. Second, we will begin a congregational discussion
about membership for area families and the synagogue. If we are not meeting the needs of Jews in our neighborhood, what can we do differently to do so? Third, we will re-examine our ritual practices, re-emphasizing those which will best educate and inspire us, and de-emphasizing those which have simply become habit. Fourth, we will engage in a communal dialogue about the future direction of our clergy team. In just three years, Hazzan Weisberg will retire. Now is the time to talk about our path forward after that time. Fifth, we will create relationships that will heal our society and the world by committing to social action programs that will lift up the lives of those outside the walls of the synagogue.
Each of these areas – the Me’ah campaign; Membership; Ritual Observance; Religious Leadership; Social Action – is an opportunity to build our legacy. Over the coming fall holidays, the Yamim Nora’im, I will be speaking about each of these efforts in more detail, and will expect each member of our community to consider the legacy they would like to live far beyond our own years. As we think about teshuvah/repentance in the weeks to come, I am confident that we will find the inspiration to make the coming year one of great achievements for ourselves and for those who will inherit the world from us.
Shanah tovah tikateivu u’tikhateimu, may you be inscribed and sealed for a good year.
Hag same’akh, Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Rabbi's Reflections
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CBJ ONLINE Congregation Beth Judea has recently purchased a software update to our Membership
Management software program.
This is an interactive software package which permits our Members to log in to the site and
accomplish many tasks.
A member can:
Look up directory information on any fellow Congregant
Update their own profile
Register for events
Make a Donation online
Fill out membership forms
View Yahrzeit information
By getting full utilization of the software package, Beth Judea will be able to save several
thousands of dollars and have accurate information.
Several months ago every member received a user id and password. If you have misplaced your
user id or password please contact Lisa at 847-634-0777.
Thanks
Arnie Goldberg Lisa Neiman
President Executive Director
[email protected] [email protected]
CBJ ONLINE
In This Issue
The Word - September 2015
Welcome New Members
Rabbi’s Reflections
CBJ Online
Calendar
Notes from the Cantor
Deluxe Trip to Spain 2016
CBJ Mission Statement
President’s Message
High Holiday Information
Block Party
Beth Judea Events
Israel Committee Events
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B’nai Mitzvah Bio 13
Did You Know... 14
Goodman’s Blog 14
Religious Education 15
Adult Education 16
Sisterhood 20
Men’s Club 21
Golf Club Sponsors 22
Birthdays & Anniversaries 25
Yahrzeits 27
Tributes 29
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Israel Committee
September 2 October 29
Special Guest Speaker: Congressman Bob Dole AIPAC Speaker
CALENDAR
Men’s Club
Sunday Fitness Walk
Meetings
Adult Ed
October 11 Alzheimers Walk
Sisterhood
September 21 September 27
First Beyahad (HS ) Class Parents Day
Youth
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH
View our calendar online at
http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Please check website
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Programming
Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Oct. 8 Oct. 8 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 15
Hebrew Literacy I Begins Taste of Melton Hebrew 102: Let’s Continue Conversational Hebrew Uplan Lunch & Learn God Talk Text and Context: Pirkei Avot
Special Events
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers
September 4, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of August will be recognized at our service on September 4th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm.
Children of every age are welcome!
Be Sure To Check Out Our New Section
“Did You Know...”
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High Holiday Events
Religious School
October 1 October 21 October 29
Sisterhood Social Kick Off Medicare and Your Options Sisterhood Book Club
October 2 October 31
New Member Shabbat & Dinner Deadline for Submitting your College Student(s) Addresses
September 5 September 7 September 10 September 13 September 13 September 20 September 22 September 23 October 4 October 11
Selichot RSVP Due for New Tot HH Svcs Lulavim & Etrogim Orders Due Cemetery Visit Project Isaiah Begins Help Men’s Club Build Sukkah Project Isaiah Ends Community Yizkor Men’s Club Steak & Scotch in Sukkah Help Men’s Club Take Down Sukkah
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“You Say You Want a ReSOLUTION...” “Well, you know, we all want to change the world,” John Lennon once said. He went to suggest that we should free our minds instead! We each have a role to play in this world, we can make a difference…but during the High Holidays, our focus is directed inward: what changes should I be making in my world? How do we open our hearts and minds to new possibilities? John Lennon, one of my personal heroes, was a dreamer, as I was reminded when I visited the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in July. He was part of a musical revolution, but he would often combine his music with powerful, meaningful messages. He taught us to be more sensitive to others, urged us to “imagine” a better world, one filled with love and peace.
John Lennon’s middle name was Winston, named after Winston Churchill, the British heroic prime minister when Lennon was born. Ironic, perhaps, since Churchill was the realist who brought his people through the dark days of World War II after his predecessor, Neville Chamberlain, tried to appease Hitler, acceding to his outrageous demands, hoping to avert war. Was he too idealistic to believe that the Nazis would actually carry out their diabolical plans? John Lennon’s life was marked by much tragedy as well – he had to choose between living with his mother or father at the age of 5, his years were cut short in his prime by an act of violence. But he spoke up for the oppressed, for kindness and peace.
So what is the message for us? It is time to make some resolutions. The Holy Days remind us that through sincere repentance, prayer, and giving to others in need, we can indeed succeed in bringing positive change into our lives and into the world. May G-d help us overcome bad habits and reach our personal goals. Perhaps together we “will” make a difference, bring the world a little closer to true peace and a lasting freedom. Congress, for example, is about to vote on the Iranian agreement. What are its
implications for Israel, for the Middle East, for us? Millions of lives may hang in the balance. If you have not yet done so, you can still contact your legislators and let them know your position.
One final note: In early July, 2016, Rabbi Lifshitz and I hope to bring a group from Beth Judea to Spain, as part of a mission being organized by the Cantors Assembly and the Conservative Movement. This unique trip will highlight the Sephardic experience, the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry which existed for a thousand years until the Inquisition in 1492. Rabbi Lifshitz and I have each visited Spain in recent years, and are looking forward to sharing our own experiences and background with you, together with expert tour guides. We will have a chance to interact with the Jewish communities that are still there today, to learn of their struggles as well as their successes. While some parts of Europe are experiencing an upsurge in anti-Semitism, the Spanish government has recently issued a strong statement condemning boycotts of Israel and opening the door to citizenship for Jews with Spanish roots. We need to show them our support and appreciation! If the trip is too expensive, we could make some modifications, to better suit the needs of our members. Please do let one of us know if you have any interest and would like to discuss further! I can be reached at [email protected] or through the synagogue office.
Audrey joins me in wishing each of you a wonderful, healthy, joyous and sweet New Year in 5776. We look forward to seeing you in shul during the coming High Holidays and throughout the year ahead. L’shana Tova Tikateivu v’Teihateimu!! Hazzan Roger Weisberg
Cantor’s Column
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Notes From The Cantor
HIGH HOLIDAY CHOIR
September Schedule (Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm)
(No Rehearsal on September 1)
THURSDAY – September 3
SATURDAY – September 5 – SELICHOT
SUNDAY – September 13 – EREV ROSH HASHANAH
MONDAY – September 14 – ROSH HASHANAH (Day 1)
TUESDAY – September 15 – ROSH HASHANAH (Day 2)
THURSDAY – September 17
TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22 – EREV YOM KIPPUR
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 23 – YOM KIPPUR
Rehearsal Schedule
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SAVE THE DATE July 3 – 14, 2016
You will be hearing more about this unique and exciting opportunity in the weeks and months ahead, but please save those dates if you think you might be able to join us! Click here for flyer
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM – Jr. Yad Squad for Beginners & Advanced
Special opportunity for accelerated incoming BET Students to learn how to read Torah with Hazzan Weisberg on Thursdays, 4:15 - 5:00 pm!!
Students who enjoy learning Hebrew and music are invited to get a head start using the ancient musical phrases known as the Trope System. After getting to know the trope signs, students will have a chance to prepare small portions in the Torah for Gan Shabbat services in early 2016, for the Bet Class Shabbat and Alef/Bet Kallah that spring.
There is a one-time $60 fee for texts/recordings. Returning Jr. Yad Squad members will be able to continue their Torah-reading studies and receive new assignments in the 5:05 - 5:45pm time slot on Thursdays.
Please me at (847) 634-0777 or [email protected] to sign up or for more info.
JOIN US ON A DELUXE TRIP TO SPAIN
Congregation Beth Judea Mission Statement
Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a
warm and inviting home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our
members.
Consistent with the principals of the Conservative movement, we embrace Torah and our
responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the
United States of American and the State of Israel.
President’s Message
The Art of Volunteering
“It is in giving we receive”
Shabbat Services Part of being a Jewish community is to worship as a community. I find our Shabbat services not only to be inspirational, but also educational, as we learn from the weekly parsha and the Rabbi’s sermon. Not only are we appreciative of those who attend and participate, but welcome volunteers who are able to read Torah and Haftorah. After Friday evening services, we gather for an oneg and on Saturday morning for a kiddush with our fellow members where we have the opportunity to better get to know one another and further connect with our synagogue. Standing Committees There are many standing committees constantly seeking additional volunteers to help manage the day to day operations of the Synagogue. Our standing committees are Finance, Ways and Means, Education, Ritual, Programming, Membership, Youth, Facilities, Social Action, Israel Affairs and Planned Giving. Special committees There are already several functioning special committees: Personnel, Communications, and Me’ah. Immediately after the High Holidays, I will be forming two additional special committees. First, a committee to review our dues structure and recommend possible revisions; and second, a technical committee to help refine our communications, systems, network, software, and our web site. If you have any of these specific technical skills we would greatly appreciate your help. We are also looking for Congregants with expertise in sales and marketing who would be willing to assist several of our standing committees market and publicize our shul events. Just a few hours of your time can make a significant difference in advancing our Congregation Beth Judea’s growth and sustainability. I personally want to wish everyone a Shana Tova. May you be inscribed in the Book of life in the year 5776. Arnie Goldberg President
In Parsha Vayyakhel, we
learn that G-d commands the
Jewish people in the desert to
build the Tabernacle, a place
where G-d would dwell in
their midst. Moses asks that
ARNIE GOLDBERG CBJ PRESIDENT
each person contribute everything needed for the Tabernacle, and that every person who is inspired and capable should create what G-d commanded. Every person is to become involved in the work of building the Tabernacle. The people were so inspired that Moses needed to call a moratorium because everyone was so moved that too much was provided and too many skilled workers volunteered. When I was in high school (a very long time ago), I remember my teachers suggesting we participate in extra curriculum activities to help others and to round out our education (also to fill in another line on our college application). The parsha Vayyakhel epitomizes life’s extra activities. Moses asks the people to assist in building the Tabernacle by volunteering, not only tangible possessions, but also their time, wisdom, and expertise. So it is at CBJ; we volunteer to enrich our synagogue experience. For those congregants who give freely of their time, please accept my heartfelt appreciation for all you contribute. However, we are always in search of additional congregants with specific skills to assist our staff, clergy and lay leaders in managing the operations of our Congregation. I am asking those members who are, as of yet, not as engaged in synagogue life to consider volunteering just a few hours every month. There are several ways you can contribute to the congregation: Daily Minyan Many of our members regularly attend Minyan, but we often do not have a sufficient number of congregants to make a minyan either in the morning or the evening every day. Your participation would be a mitzvah in helping those who want to say Kaddish.
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HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION - INDIVIDUAL FLYERS Sept. 5 Selichot Flyer
Sept. 7 RSVPs Due for New High Holiday Tot / Multigenerational Svc Flyer
Sept. 10 Lulavim & Etrogim Orders Due Flyer
Sept. 13 Cemetery Visit Flyer
Sept. 13 Project Isaiah (Please take a bag to fill with food after services) Flyer
Sept. 20 Help Men's Club Build Sukkah Flyer
Sept. 22 Project Isaiah (Return bags filled with food for The Ark) Flyer
Sept. 23 Community Yizkor Service (Open to the Community) Flyer
Oct. 4 Men's Club Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah Flyer
Oct. 11 Help Men's Club Take Down Sukkah Flyer
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE, LOCATION, AND CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
High Holiday Candle Lighting Times Flyer
High Holiday Service Schedule Flyer
High Holiday Information Flyer
Community Yizkor Service Flyer
HIHHIGH HOLIDAY HOME SERVICE BLESSINGS
Sept. 13 & 14 Rosh Hashanah Evenings Guide
Sept. 22 Yom Kippur Evening Guide
Sept. 27 & 28 Sukkot Evenings Guide
Oct. 4 & 5 Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah Eves Guide
YAHRZEIT DATES
Sept. 23 Yom Kippur (See Your Ticket for Location)
Sept. 23 Community Yahrzeit Service at 12:45 pm (Buffalo Grove H.S.) Info
Oct. 5 Sukkot (See Your Ticket for Location)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
5776 Holiday Calendar Flyer
HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION AND FLYERS
5776 High Holiday Guide
REMINDER – Lulavim & Etrogim Orders Due By
September 10
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Thank you to the more than 120 adults and children who
came out in the heat to celebrate the end of summer and
back to school at our annual CBJ Block Party! Everyone
had a fantastic time. With crafts for the tots, music with
Howard from A-Z, and a great playground too, everyone
had a fantastic time. A water balloon toss gave the kids a
little relief from the heat. The highlight of the day was the
youth winning (for a change) the softball game against
Men’s Club! Way to go USY! A great big thank you goes
out to Mitch Weiss and Bruce Darin for grilling our hot dogs
and veggie burgers, to Men’s Club for helping us bring
everything to the park, and of course to Manny, Sarit, and
Lisa for all of their help. - Tammy Brody, Programming VP
BLOCK PARTY 2015
USY vs MC
Softball
Challenge
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SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
SISTERHOOD
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
ISRAEL COMMITTEE
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CBJ GENERATIONAL ISRAEL TRIP
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Congregation Beth Judea and the
Israel Committee are considering
planning a multi-generational trip to
Israel in December 2016.
If you are at all interested in a trip of
this nature, please contact Arnie
Goldberg at [email protected].
Congregation Beth Judea’s Israel
Committee Welcomes
CONGRESSMAN BOB DOLD
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
at 8:00 pm
TOPIC: The U.S.-Israel Relationship
including his recent visit to Israel
OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
OPEN TO ALL BETH JUDEA
SYNAGOGUE MEMBERS
MEDICARE AND
YOUR OPTIONS
October 21, 2015 7:00 pm
Come Join Us As We Discuss
THE
MATHEMATICIAN’S
SHIVA
by
Stuart Rojstaczer
Book Discussion will be on Thursday,
October 29, 2015 at 7:00 pm
At Brenda Levin’s
This event is opent to Sisterhood
and CBJ Members
B’nai Mitzvah Bio
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David Smolensky is looking
forward to Saturday,
September 12, 2015 as he is
called to the Torah as Bar
Mitzvah. He has been busily
preparing for this special day
with his tutor, Kim Abern.
David is a 7th grade student at Twin Groves
and recently made sectionals for track and
field. His family looks forward to his
achievements on the track in the upcoming
season.
David is excited to be joined by his proud
parents, Craig and Katya, and his
grandmother Gilian from South Africa. He
also thinks of his grandparents, Olga and
Anatoly, who are unable to travel from
Russia for this important milestone in his life.
David and his family also fondly recall his
late grandfather Derek (z'l), who is always in
his thoughts.
The Smolensky family would like to thank
Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, his tutor Kim
Abern, and everyone who helped prepare
him for this special day.
Brandon Matthew Turofsky is
looking forward to his
upcoming Bar Mitzvah on
September 26, 2015. He has
worked very long and hard
towards his special day and
is so excited to share it with
his family and friends. Brandon is an amazing
young man who is able to take on all different
challenges that he is faced with. His hard work,
positive attitude, and perseverance has always
been the key towards his success. His parents
are proud of him today and every day.
When Brandon is not studying for his upcoming
bar mitzvah, he spends a lot his time playing
baseball, which has been a passion that
Brandon for many years. This year he was
fortunate enough to get the opportunity to play in
a tournament in Cooperstown, NY at Dreams
Park, considered the mecca tournament for
travel baseball players. All four of Brandon’s
grandparents were even able to travel to New
York to watch him play and support him
Helping him celebrate his special day are his
parents, Steven and Staci, his grandparents
Susan & Allen Hymen and Marla & Melvin
Turofsky; his nine year old sister, Amanda, has
also been looking forward to this day, knowing
that her bat mitzvah is only a few more years
away. Brandon will also be joined by his two
uncles, Jeff Turofsky and Mark Kreger, and
countless members of his family and friends.
This past May, Brandon's 44 year old aunt,
Robyn Kreger, lost her battle with breast
cancer. While she’ll physically not be present
with him on his special day, she’ll be with him in
his heart and spirit.
Interpretive Minyan in the Library Service Leader: Norm Kurtz
You are invited to join the
Interpretive Minyan in the Library the first and third Shabbat of every month. Our growing minyan is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience.
Our minyan is friendly and welcoming to all. Join us for prayer/discussion/learning and stay for Kiddush/lunch after services. We meet in the synagogue library on the second floor from 10:30 until 11:45. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat shalom, Norm Kurtz
SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP
Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder
plates, Hanukkah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games, teacher gifts, and non-
religious gift items. The shop carries Gary Rosenthal, Nambe, and a large number of items imported directly from Israel. The shop also
carries special seasonal items and gift baskets. In addition, you can special order about anything you may want.
Stop by when the shop is open: Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesdays when Religious School is in session and by appointment.
Karen Nagel is the Gift Shop Manager.
Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
20% OFF
ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE
Coupon must be present at time of purchase
Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls, consignment items.
Nambe Discount Limited to 10% / No Discount on Michael Aram
One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply --
Expires September 30, 2015
COUPON
The Gift Shop has lots of new merchandise, including great High Holiday and other holiday gift items, as well as Bat/Bat Mitzvah and wedding gift items. Check out Sisterhood’s own L'CHAIM TOO! Cook-book, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion.
MC, VISA. and Discover
accepted
STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS
We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion
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Did You Know...
In the last issue of The Word the Goodman’s
talked about the Sar El program. Laura and Stan
Zoller are currently participating in that program.
The Sar El program is, where volunteers are
stationed on IDF (Israel Defense Force) or IAF
(Israel Air Force) posts for two or three weeks
where they do work in place of israel soldiers.
In this issue the Goodman’s talk about meeting up
with the Zollers in Tel Aviv.
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LIFE IN ISRAEL
THE GOODMAN’S BLOG
Howie and Suzanne
Goodman were valued
members at Beth Judea until
they decided to make aliyah
in 2009. The Goodmans
have agreed to provide us
with a blog on their
experiences as new olim in
Israel. Though we continue
to miss the Goodmans, we
can all look forward to
reading about their
adventures in Israel through
the blog.
To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel.
.click here to share their experience.
Suzanne & Howie Goodman with Laura & Stan Zoller
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Religious Education
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Show Us the Honey How can we make CBJ Religious School a sweet experience for our students and their families? On Rosh Hashanah, we dip apple slices into honey to internalize the sweetness. We also give students a taste of honey on the first day they attend school, to symbolize that their attainment of Jewish knowledge is sweet. Let’s take a minute to explore honey… Honey's unique qualities. On Rosh Hashanah, we use honey rather than sugar for the apple-dipping custom. Why? According to Rabbi Schneur Zalman, honey absorbs and preserves its contents. As we study together, the learning sticks with us and infuses our lives. Raw = life. Some people prefer using raw honeycombs. Did you know that “Chai” not only means life, but it also means raw? As we dip our apples and challah into honey, we wish is to be inscribed in the Book of Life. To bee or not to bee? Did you know that honey can be made from dates? The honey of Eretz Yisrael was made from dates or grapes or figs or raisins because the land at the time had no domestic bees, only Syrian bees. To extract honey from their combs, it had to be smoked. We prefer to use bee’s honey for Rosh Hashanah because even though bees have a sting within them, their product is sweet. We pray for a sweet result (inscribed in the Book of the Life) that is tempered by God’s mercy and compassion. I wish you and your family a Shanah Tova U’Metukah. May it be a sweet year of learning for all!
CBJ Religious School receives a $10,000 Grant Congregation Beth Judea’s Religious School is one of the recipients of the Best Practices in Jewish Education grants from the Community Foundation for Jewish Education. CBJ was awarded a $10,000 grant for this upcoming year. The Best Practice grant is to help congregation education programs build on what they already are doing well. CBJ’s Religious School will be using the grant money to expand our Shabbatonim programs. Shabbatonim are an excellent way to engage our students and teach them through experiences. It is an opportunity for them to connect not only with their peers and teachers, but to also gain an appreciation for Shabbat; a chance to slow things down and enjoy being “unplugged.” Grade-level Shabbatonim help us promote Shabbat observance, K’lal Yisrael and Talmud Torah. We believe the experience can only benefit our students; it gives them an understanding of why it’s important to take a day off, be on a different schedule, celebrate and learn as a community, and build bonds that will last for years to come. We want to thank the Community Foundation of Jewish Education for their generosity. We look forward to being able to implement new and exciting ideas in this year’s kallot.
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SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER:
September: Tuesday 9/1 Religious School classes in Session
Saturday 9/5 No Gimel Shabbat (Labor Day weekend) Sunday 9/6 No Classes (Labor Day weekend) Saturday 9/12 First Gimel Shabbat Sunday 9/15 No Religious School classes (Rosh Hashanah) Monday 9/21 First Beyahad (HS) class
Tuesday 9/22 No Religious School classes (Yom Kippur) Sunday 9/27 Parent’s Day (10 am) Monday 9/28 No Beyahad classes (Sukkot)
Religious Education
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Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at [email protected].
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education Series
September & October
2015
HEBREW CLASSES:
Hebrew Literacy I
Taught by Jerry Sakol & Eric Yegelwel
Hebrew Literacy I is designed to teach those with no previous (or forgotten) knowledge of Hebrew how to
read. The 12-week course focuses on learning to read the words used in the Friday Night service. Graduation
will take place during Friday Night Services on Dec. 11, 2015
COST: $30 for course materials
Tuesday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Sept. 1 – Dec. 8; no classes on Sept. 15 & 22
Hebrew 102: Let’s Continue
Taught by Lee Goldberg
In this course, students will develop greater reading fluency and understanding of Hebrew word and sentence structures. They will also learn to recognize and translate key vocabulary in blessings and prayers. The course is open to all, including our Adult B’nei Mitzvah students.
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $36 for series
Thursday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Oct. 8- Dec. 10, 2015; no class on Nov. 26; Jan. 14 – March 17, 2016
Conversational Hebrew Ulpan for Beginners
Taught by Lee Goldberg
Mah Yaish? Want to be able to speak b'ivrit with family and friends in Israel?
Understand the words to your favorite Hebrew song? Here is your chance!
We'll learn the basics of Hebrew grammar while learning to order food in
a restaurant, shop, and tell the doctor what hurts and have fun doing it, with
songs, word games, and imagery. The ability to read the aleph-bet is required.
Textbook Fee: $15
Thursday evenings; 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Oct. 8- Dec. 10, 2015; no class on Nov. 26; Jan. 14 – March 17, 2016
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Lunch & Learn: Hot Topics Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Bring lunch and an appetite for discussion as we examine current events in the Jewish world. Participants are encouraged to share news articles about Jews, Israel, religion or any topic of interest that we can view through a Jewish lens.
Monday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Dates: Oct.12 – Dec. 14, 2015; no classes on 11/16 LOCATION: Sunset Foods 2nd Floor Conference Room (corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic) Bring Your Own Lunch
Text and Context: Pirkei Avot Taught by Rabbi Pivo
What are the ethics that shaped ancient Judaism, and how do they stand up today? In this class we will study the Hebrew text of Pirkei Avot, dating back to the early rabbinic period, and explore the limits of applying ancient traditions to modern Jewish life. Thursday evenings; 8:00—9:00 pm Beginning Oct. 15, 2015 (will not meet on monthly Board Meeting nights)
God Talk: Developing a Personal Theology Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Join us as we delve into a variety of Jewish perspectives on God, revelation and the intersection of spirituality, law, and actions. Using Rabbi Neil Gillman’s book Sacred Fragments, this course will provide students with the tools to construct or deepen a modern Jewish theology. Tuesday evenings; 8:00—9:00 pm Oct. 13 – Nov. 17, 2015
ADULT EDUCATION
MELTON
Taught by BJE Melton Staff
Classes of the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning will begin in September.
These classes are designed to offer adults a well-rounded, in-depth study of
Judaism in a user-friendly environment. For more information about the Florence Melton School of
Adult Jewish Learning, call Rolly Cohen at 847-291-7788, ext. 1304 or at [email protected].
Taste of Melton (Sample a Melton Class)
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015; 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Congregation Beth Am
Modern Living: Maintaining Balance
Tuesday evenings; 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct. 13, 20, 27, & Nov. 3, 2015
Congregation Beth Am
Jews in America: Insiders & Outsiders
Tuesday evenings; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Starting Dec. 1, 2105 (10 sessions)
Congregation Beth Am
Mysticism & Kabbalah: Secret Knowledge in Judaism
Wednesday evenings; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Starts March 2016 (10 sessions)
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ADULT EDUCATION
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SISTERHOOD
Sisterhood – Sept 2015
Every woman has the opportunity to participate in preserving, promoting, and perpetuating
Conservative/Masorti Judaism through active giving to the Torah Fund Campaign of Women’s
League in support of The Jewish Theological Seminary (New York, NY), Ziegler School of
Rabbinic Studies (Los Angeles, CA), and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies
(Jerusalem).
The Torah Fund Campaign began in 1942 as a scholarship fund. In 1963, it merged with the
Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall campaign that provided housing for undergraduate
students. In time, the campaign identified needs and raised funds for specific projects,
including:
1. Women’s League Educational Pavilion (Kripke Tower)
2. Women’s League Seminary Synagogue
3. Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall Renovations
4. Goldsmith Hall
5. Residence Hall at the American Jewish University
6. JTS quadrangle
7. JTS Library Bookshelves
8. Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies Garden
For the past several years, funds raised by Torah Fund have gone toward scholarships to all
the schools. There are continuing opportunities for sisterhoods and individuals to provide
support to all four institutions through Torah Fund. Thousands of dedicated volunteers have
contributed to the spiritual, esthetic, and material well being of these educational communities
by supporting Torah Fund projects.
TORAH FUND PIN FOR 5776 (2015-2016)
Nat’ah Karem is a phrase from the beloved prayer Eishet Chayil, taken from the biblical book
of Proverbs. We re-envision this prayer today with appreciation for the hard-working,
generous, family-oriented woman who “plants a vineyard by her own labors” (Proverbs
31:7). We honor her productivity, independence, creativity, and orientation to a hopeful future
with the 2016 Torah Fund pin/pendent.
Women’s League’s support of the Torah Fund Campaign helps strengthen
Conservative/Masorti Judaism throughout the world and enhances the Jewish community by
recognizing and appreciating our diverse families.
Beth Judea Sisterhood is very proud of our Torah Fund Vice President, Pam Herstein.
Last year, we exceeded our fund raising goal because of her hard work and dedication.
Please contact Pam to make your donations to our Sisterhood Torah Fund Campaign.
Love and best wishes, always. L'shana Tovah,
Sherry and Kitty
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
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Men’s Club
Less than half of those in attendance at a Shabbat service in Conservative/Masorti synagogues are comfortable praying in Hebrew. This inability to read Hebrew poses an immediate and personal problem. It impedes our participation in Jewish life. Our services call for passionate davening and active participation but how can meaningful participation be achieved and the desired passion be realized if we are not comfortable with Hebrew? English cannot replace the richness of the Hebrew language and all of the associations it carries. Without the ability to read Hebrew, most of the service is off limits. The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs recognized this problem many years ago and developed the Hebrew Literacy Program. The course is designed to teach adults with no previous (or forgotten) knowledge of Hebrew how to read. The class is a twelve-week program that focuses on learning to read the prayers used in the Friday night service. Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club is once again offering this class which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday evenings beginning on September 1. Graduation will take place during the Friday Night Service on December 11, 2015.
HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES
Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services. We need volunteers for September...
Men’s Club strives to offer something for everyone. As such, we’re always open to new and creative
programming ideas that help Jewish men lead rich and filling Jewish Lives.
MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Men’s Club will again be sponsoring Project Isaiah. We will provide paper bags on Rosh Hashanah. We ask that you fill these bags with nonperishable kosher food items and bring them with you to services on Kol Nidre. High school volunteers will collect the bags, which will then be donated to the Ark. This is a great way to start the New Year by giving to those who are less fortunate. The fall season is also the time we celebrate Sukkot. Please join Sandy Victor and the rest of the Men’s Club construction crew when we build the Sukkah on September 20. Carpentry skills are not required. Men’s Club's most popular event, Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah, is scheduled for October 4. Please add this to your calendar, as this evening has always been one of Men’s Club’s best-attended and most popular events. The annual Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing was held August 30. Thank you to Chuck Walcer, Morry Rizman, and Allen Harris for chairing this event. Men’s Club meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 8 PM. All members of Men’s Club are more than welcome to attend our meetings. Men’s Club provides a great opportunity to get involved in the ritual, social and/or educational activities of our synagogue. Through Men’s Club you can help support our youth, enhance Jewish observance, increase involvement in the Jewish community, and work on projects to support our congregation,. Men’s Club creates camaraderie and ruach all while having fun at the same time! Wishing you and your families a Shana Tova, Eric Yegelwel
GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT
FITNESS WALKING PROGRAM
Join Us Through October
at 10:00 am following Minyan
Get the details
Tzedakah Fund
The Men's Club has made donations from the
minyan tzedakah box to:
Hillel
We thank all those who have contributed to the
tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
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Look for photos and article
in next month’s issue of
The Word
BUSINESS DONORS OR SPONSORS
Binny’s
Bridgeview Bank – Vernon Hills
Buffalo Grove Golf Club
Buffalo Restaurant
Charles Schwab – Kathy Borkovec
Charms Restaurant – Vernon Hills
Continental Restaurant
Dengeos
Edward Jones – Perry Wein
Egg Harbor
Fox and Hound Sports Grill
Group Benefit Associates – Joel Babbitt
Halo Branded Solutions – Marty Kander
Herzog Wines
Jeff Kostis – Financial Planning
Mendel Money Management
Midtown Tennis Club – Palatine
Neil Serbin – CPA
Northwest Dermatology – Susan Liebovitz
Optomotrists of North Shore
Original Bagel and Bialy
Pearl Vision , Wheeling – Ken Portnoy
PPP – Michael Gomberg
Ram Brewery – Wheeling
Rise & Dine – Wheeling
Russ Barnett & Assoc., Attorneys at Law
Steve & Joanne Dicker, Attorneys at Law
Wilk Insurance Group – Jeff Wilk
Yen Yen
INDIVIDUAL
The Babbitt Family
The Gardberg Family
Gail Gerber
The Goldberg Family
The Hoffman Family
The Holmes Family
The Israel Family
The Kovich Family
The Kurtz Family
The Lerman Family
The Lorber Family
The Rizman Family
Nate Serlin
Chuck Walcer
Eric Yegelwel
Please support the following for their gifts or hole
sponsorship at the
MEN’S CLUB 20TH ANNUAL
DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
With Gratitude and Thanks To The Following Businesses and Individuals
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An Important Announcement
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA
HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE
The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any
difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a
knowledgeable individual. We have a group of
congregants who have been trained or are professionals
who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you
in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We
are also thinking about starting some support groups. We
would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please
email Ellene Lammers at [email protected] or call
Rabbi Pivo.
FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS,
AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
HESED COMMITTEE
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records. Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.
We Would Like To Know
We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved.
If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below:
Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Upon three things the world is based:
Upon Torah,
Upon Divine Service
and
Upon the Practice of Charity
PLANNED GIVING
Look here next month for planned giving details.
Hello to all Beth Judea members. It is time again
to start collecting addresses of your college
students. Addresses need to be submitted
yearly so we can keep current nformation. Please
e-mail the addresses to Lisa Neiman by clicking
on the link below by October 31, 2015. Thank
you and we look forward to sending greetings and
a gift to your college student(s).
Thank you,
CBJ Sisterhood
Click here to e-mail your children's addresses
COLLEGE STUDENT ADDRESSES
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service, and Upon the Practice of Charity.
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Cell Phone Drop-Off Box
In Synagogue Office!
Help domestic abuse victims by donating your old cell phones.
Each phone raises money for domestic abuse crisis-counseling
services in the Jewish community!
There is a collection box in the synagogue office.
“Its okay, the children aren’t effected” But what if you knew they were? Shalva clients will often say that they can withstand their husband’s abuse as long as he never directs his anger toward their children. What many women don’t understand is that children are the silent victims of abuse and that they often repeat the behaviors they have seen. According to a recent study, over 90% of children are aware of domestic abuse in their home. These children are affected emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are at great risk and often experience low self-esteem, shame, fear and guilt. Many distrust adults, fail to thrive or suffer from depression and anxiety. What can we do? The issue of domestic abuse is not just a women’s issue; it affects the entire family as well as our Jewish community. SHALVA offers free counseling to Jewish women who are or were in an intimate partner relationship. If you or someone you know needs our help, call 773-583-4673.
SHALVA
Did you Know………
SHALVA Collects Cellphones?
For quite a few years now, Congregation Beth
Judea has been generously collecting cell
phones for SHALVA.
We thought you’d enjoy knowing a bit about
how this process works. After we gather the
phones you put into the collection box, we
ship them to a recycling operation in Florida,
Shelter Alliance . They pay us according to
the “blue book”value of each phone. In
processing the thousands of phones we send
them every year, they wipe clean all your
personal data and either refurbish your
phones, recycle the parts or melt them down.
Each year SHALVA receives around $4000-
5,000 just by collecting your old or broken
cellphones. All of these dollars go directly to
help our clients.
Recently Shelter Alliance has expanded their
recycling program and now accepts Ipods,
Ipads, and Readers. So, the next time you pass
by the synagogue office and see the SHALVA
collection box, think about all those old
cellphones, ipads and ipods taking up space in
your drawer or closet, and help us turn them
into dollars for clients.
BIRTHDAYS
September 1 Marla Brandt
Ken Goldstein
Martin Rockwell
September 2 Fred Duboe
Karey Rosenston
Karri Spiegel
September 3 Sam Chiprin
Bonnie Glickman
September 4 Scott Bauer
Adam Lerner
Kristy Yashinsky
September 5 David Colen
Lynn Freedman
Michael Gluck
Marla Horwitz
Susan Shoffet
September 6 Richard Kavitt
Arthur Schechter
September 7 Mark Fingerhut
Janice Weiner
September 8 Karen Almeleh
Pamela Brown
Linda Fisher
Sandra Levitt
Michael Shapiro
September 9 Bettie Schwartz
September 10 Marshall Brownfield
Jared Goldstine
Edward Nusinow
Hillary Savitt
September 11 Lisa Neiman
September 12 Rachael Gluck
September 13 Randy Haberman
Mitchell Weiss
September 14 Kathleen Kanter
September 15 Dan Geiger
Keith Mann
Janet Reicher
Alan Spiegel
We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
September 16 Rana Dragon
Marvin Feinberg
John Hoy
Larry Schneider
September 17 Ellen Antman
September 18 Neal Feld
Ross Levey
Myron Reicher
September 19 Myra Borkan
Billy Cooper
Lisa Malkin
Stan Zoller
September 20 Rick Herstein
Drora Patt
September 21 Myron Glickman
Linda Rothnagel
September 22 Harold Cutler
Cynthia Lazar
Ira Lippman
September 23 Diane Ganden
Marcy Kostis
Steven Leon
September 24 Steven Kallish
Carol Kaner
Scott Shulman
September 25 Bonnie Fischoff
Brian Gurin
Barbara Kavitt
Leonard Levine
Staci Turofsky
September 26 Susan Kronowitz
Alan Sabol
September 27 Dana Polonsky
September 28 Benjamin Elkins
Ilene Schneider
Harris Weiner
September 29 Judy Samuels
September 30 Arnie Goldberg
Fred Lucas
We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration.
NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.
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ANNIVERSARIES
We wish a very Happy ANNIVERSARY to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration.
NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.
September 1 Robert & Linda Handler
Daniel & Paula Silberman
Corey & Sandra Zussman
September 2 Neil & Rachel Jordan
Steven & Roberta Leon
September 3 Samuel & Patricia Feldman
Scott & Cheryl Landau
Adam & Ellen Lerner
September 4 Alan & Debra Steiner
September 5 Jason & Melissa Allen
Ira & Michelle Finn
Michael & Audrey Friedland
Leonard & Nancy Manewith
Ira & Bonnie Sender
Robert & Cheryl Vinikoor
September 6 Gregory & Merle Kalisky
Edward & Elisa Nusinow
Gene & Lynda Sachs
Jeff & Amy Taub
September 7 Mitchell & Cathy Feiger
Marc & Debra Posner
Neal & Stacey Resnik
September 8 Michael & Jeanie Rosenfeld
September 9 Ronald & Amy Cushing
September 14 Mark & Nancy Zorfas
September 16 Mark & Susan Sheft
Richard Ward & Wendy Weinger
September 18 Billy & Alana Cooper
Gary & Liz Schachter
September 21 David & Susan Heald
September 24 Craig & Suzie Cohn
September 28 Steven & Lisa Kaufman
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September 4 Bernard Bloom Louis Broodno* Greta Dessauer Audrey Epton
Melvin Feldman * Rochelle Feldman Jacob Friedland * Arthur Gerchikov
Paula Greenstein * Al Harris Hyman Hoffman * Amelia Kane
Janet Klass * Estelle Kwasman Dorothy Leibowitz Dorothy Perlmutter
Sidney Schreibman * Lillian Shugan
September 11 Bessie Brenner* William Burg* Rose Edelstein Betty Falcon*
Carl Gershonfeld Beverly Goldstein Morris Gorin* Michael Litt
Rose Litwin Lillian Loeb* Morris Mills Nathaniel Moffett
Alan Nisenbaum* Jack Rosemarin Elsie Saharack Nathan Sandler*
Leslie Schiff* Daniel Schuster Sam Seligman Theodor Sender*
Nina Shkolnik Albert Sumner*
September 18 Faye Angell* Dorothy Behn Bernard Cutler* David S. Eisenberg
Millie Fenchel Leonard Fisher* Fred Green Etta Greenberg*
Cheryl Greene Katrien Koekkoek Philip Koekkoek Louis Lerner*
Ruth Levy* Ruth Mason Lisa Newman Max Pander
Ida Rich Lillian Rosenston Lance Rubin Jessie Rubinstein*
Irving Schuster Lenore Shapiro Jules Spitz Sally Sylvan
Genevieve Vizansky Arlene Watters Sol Weinberg Gerszon Weiskopf*
Adolf Wolff Abraham Wolinsky * Nathan Zeiger
September 25 Frances S. Barnett* Arnold Block* Louis Bloom Barney Bograd
Marianne Brenner* David Brodsky* Jeffrey Caplan* Louis Elgenson
Dorothy Feldheim * Suzanne Fine Sandra Fooden Faye Frank
Norman Friedman Morris Ginsberg Leon Goldberg* David Goldbogen*
Hyman Hundert* Sol Kessler* Debrah Margolis Pearl Margolis
Phyllis Oster Sam Rabin Bernard Resnick* Morris Roden
Maurice Saltzman Maurie Schneider Celia Schreibman* Morris Shapiro*
Harriette Silverman*
September Yahrzeits
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* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.
If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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October 2 Isaac Appel Symon Bows * Irving Brown Carol Caplan Harold Falcon * Charles Feldman Yale Gerol * Philip Gluskin * Rose Goldberg * Solly Gordon * Yetta Levy * Esther Mendelsohn William Meyers * Hyman Molotsky Rochelle Mosoff Shalom Nahum * Richard Nathan * Philip Nemser * Millard Oscherwitz * Eva Pander Howard Riebman Meriel Schneider Frances Spiegel * Ida Sulak Carolyn Wolff Anna Wortell * October 9 Joseph Abraham Sidney Ament Albert Atlas Esther Attenberg Herman Barrier * Seymour Berkovitz Jack Brill Reba Broodno * Donna Bryant * Alice Chiprin * Barney Cole * Marcella Entman Gene Garlin Thelma Geiger Doris Gerchikov Theodore Gottlieb * Allen Guttenberg Lewis Heiber Michael Hoffman Marilyn Holman * Eugenia Green Holmes Norman Isaacson Dora Kahn * Diane Kovich * Sidney London Richard Paley Sidney Ratskoff Philip Rich Arman Schaffer Lillian Seres Sylvan Smith Babette Strauss October 16 Kalman Albun * Kcio Aminova Edna Arker * Alvin Berger * Harry Borkan * Gloria Chappe Irene Cohen Earl Elisco Herbert Forman Sonia Karchmar * Irving Katz Abram Lieberman * William Long Dayton Lubesnick Rose Luciano * Ruth Moses * Helen Nevin Seymour Paisin * Irv Pearlman * Daniel Ramras Mollie Resnick * Jack Rosenbloom * Alice Rothenberg * Arthur Silverberg October 23 Milton Behn Alex Berk * Sol Boten Barnett Brody * Brenda Chait * Clara Chappe Jean Davis * Samuel Feldstein Steve Gold * Leonard Gordon Gloria Greenbert Minnie Mae Hammer Jane Markowitz * Roland Medansky Joan Miller * Kay Nixon * Burton Perlman Lawrence Portnoy Harold Rosenbloom * Herman Rothenberg * Rose Rubin Beverly Rudolph Jack Schiffman * Herman Schwarz Leonard Shapiro * Estelle Shelly Harry Stein * Mollie Stein * Harry Stern * Rayna Wasserman Reva White Lester Witkov * Stuart Wolf * Freda Wolinsky * October 30 Gladys Bayer Max Bender Bernard Cohen Arthur Dunn Kathryn Ferrari * Ida Fischer * Florette Gaines Jack Karchmar * Edith Kowalsky * Larry Kowalsky * Bernard Lerner * Bernard Miner Ilamae Miner David Neubauer * Gertie Nidetz * Joe Dean Ritter * Brian Robbins Eva Rosenberg David Robert Rumack * Frank Singer Frances Spiegel Goldie Stein * Ben Stelzer Dorothy Swetin Eichner Robert Zakaman Milton Zeff
October Yahrzeits
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* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.
If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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TRIBUTES
FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE
FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR
WEBSITE
PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Ariel Chagall CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF: Joel Brazeman
Cousin of Joan Smith
Marcella Bulmash Mother of Ellen Kaplan
Morris Elisco
Husband of Harriette Elisco Natalie Meltzer
Mother of Jill LeVine
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Births: Joan & Norm Kurtz on the birth of their granddaughter Moira June Kurtz. Jan & Craig Minnick on the birth of their granddaughter Rori Madison Minnick. Robin & Hy Riebman on the birth of their granddaughter Ava Abigail Riebman. Engagements: Scott Bauer & Amy Latulippe on their engagement. Marlene & Louis Grossman on the engagement of their son Michael to Charry Pabillore. Aileen & Steve Simons on the engagement of their daughter Mara to Dmitry Polyakov. The Word - September 2015
RABBI PIVO
DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo for his help and guidance on our children’s auf-ruf.
Cindy & Myles Bauer Rabbi Pivo for all of his support and kind words at the funeral of my dear mother, Natalie Meltzer.
Jill & Harold LeVine Rabbi Pivo for his support during our difficult time upon the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Morris Elisco.
Harriette Elisco & Family Rabbi Pivo for the beautiful wedding service he conducted for our daughter Jill to Peter Marks
Susan & Norman Kronowitz Rabbi Pivo
Michael Movitz Rabbi Pivo for the beautiful baby naming for our granddaughter, June Mayer Bishaf.
Linda & Bruce Portnoy Rabbi Pivo for his support and being there at such a difficult time.
Janet & Myron Reicher Rabbi and Lisa Pivo for conducting and attending the beautiful unveiling service for my dear father, Zig Price.
Liz Schachter and Family
IN MEMORY OF: Morrie Mangurten, father of Lori Thalheimer. May his memory be for a blessing.
Eileen & Alan Spiegel UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Faye Frank Morris Ginsberg
Roberta & Edward Ginsberg Judy Seif, loving wife and mother.
Lou Seif Rose Stein
Nancy & Burt Litwin
RABBI PIVO
DISCRETIONARY FUND
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IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Weisberg for his help and guidance on our children’s auf-ruf. Cindy & Myles Bauer Cantor Weisberg officiating at our wedding.
Rebecca & Phil Andreoli Cantor Weisberg for being there for us during our difficult time upon the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Morris Elisco.
Harriette Elisco & Family Cantor Weisberg for all of his support and kind words at the funeral for my dear mother, Natalie Meltzer.
Jill & Harold LeVine IN MEMORY OF: Marcella Bulmash, beloved mother of Ellen & Mickey Kaplan.
Patti Davis UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Arnold F. Block
Gloria, Harold, Ross and Rachel Secler
Isadore Cohen, beloved father.
Charlotte Seltzer Toby Rockwell, a wonderful mom.
Debbie & Marc Posner Seymour Rosen
Lynn & Art Freedman
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CANTOR WEISBERG
DISCRETIONARY FUND CANTOR WEISBERG
DISCRETIONARY FUND
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UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Toby Rockwell, in loving memory.
Martin Rockwell
Lenore Shapiro Sharon & Michael Shapiro
Lil Shugan
Roberta & Bill Uhler
Sam Tepper Renee & Wes Brown
Donna Truger, in loving memory of our beloved mother and nana.
Aileen, Steve, Mara, Amy and Joshua Simons
IN HONOR OF: Lee & Arnie Goldberg’s 45th wedding anniversary.
Mitch Hecht
IN MEMORY OF:
Gloria Hecht
Mitch Hecht Kay Jaffe, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jean & Ron Friedman. With our deepest condolences.
Your Friends & Congregants
Morrie Mangurten, beloved
father, father-in-law, and
grandfather of the Thalheimer
Family.
Eva Thalheimer
GENERAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:
David J. Brodsky, our beloved father.
Debbie & Joel Brodsky
Phyllis Kramer Sidney Kramer
Linda & Billy Kramer and Family
Leo Liebovitz, beloved father of Susan Liebovitz and Michael Mangurten.
Susan Liebovitz & Michael Mangurten
GENERAL FUND
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CAMP RAMAH FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi' s Award.
Jean & Ron Friedman
IN MEMORY OF:
Nellie Berger, sister of Janet Reicher.
Sherry & Marty Krawitz
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IN HONOR OF: The birth of Jackson Theo Kramer, our precious grandson and to his parents Meredith and Benjamin Kramer.
Linda & Billy Kramer Jordan Krugel on his special birthday.
Eudice Rosenblatt Lee and Arnie Goldberg on their 45th wedding anniversary.
Jean & Ron Friedman IN MEMORY OF: Francine Malkin, beloved mother of Steve and Gary Malkin. With our deepest condolences to the Malkin Family.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs Morris Elisco, with our deepest sympathy to Harriette Elisco on the loss of her husband.
Debby Frankel
Nellie Berger, beloved sister of Janet Reicher.
Harriette Elisco
EDUCATION FUND EDUCATION FUND
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UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Pauline Brill, beloved mother and grandmother.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Chaya Dina Eisner (Ida Eisner) Jacob Mirotsnic.
Marge & Bert Eisner
Joseph Gardberg
Rita & Glen Gardberg
Shirley Pulver and Ira Pulver, beloved parents.
The Pulver Family Charlotte Sheim, beloved sister and aunt.
The Halperin Family
William Travis
Claudia & Mark Travis
USY/KADIMA
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF: Jacob and Haley Bauman on their B’nai Mitzvah. A double mazel tov to their parents Kim and Andy Bauman.
Jean & Ron Friedman Lee & Arnie Goldberg’s 45th wedding anniversary.
Audrey & Mike Friedland Phyllis Udany on the birth of her grandson, Liam Sage Udany.
Kitty & Bruce Hoffman
IN MEMORY OF:
Nellie Berger, sister of Janet Reicher.
Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Eugene Robinson, with our deepest condolences to Ann and Mitch Lerman on the loss of your uncle.
Kitty & Bruce Hoffman
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Audrey Epton, beloved mother.
The Pulver Family
RACHEL HIRSHMAN
MEMORIAL FUND
IN HONOR OF: Lee & Arnie Goldberg on their 45th wedding anniversary.
Debbie & Arnie Bender Phyllis Udany on the birth of her grandson, Liam Sage Udany.
Amy, Lawrence and Meital LeVine
IN MEMORY OF: David Gordon, with our deepest sympathy to Lauren, Ethan and Gabe Gordon and their entire family
Debbie & Arnie Bender
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TORAH RESTORATION FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:
Abraham Silberberg Jeanne S. Babbitt
ME’AH CAMPAIGN FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Eugene Robinson, uncle of Ann &
Mitch Lerman.
Natalie & Nate Solomon
KIDDUSH FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Kitty & Bruce Hoffman on the
engagement of their daughter
Karen to Reggie Modisette.
Janet & Myron Reicher
Lee & Arnie Goldberg’s 45th wedding anniversary.
Suzi & Bruce Darin Linda and Billy Kramer on the birth of their grandson, Jackson Theo Kramer.
Janet & Myron Reicher
Linda & Bruce Portnoy on the birth of their granddaughter, June Mayer Bishaf. Janet & Myron Reicher Louis Rabin receiving the Outstanding Service Award.
Jean & Ron Friedman
Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
Janet & Myron Reicher
The in-coming and out-going officers.
Esther Mosak and the Ganden Family
IN HONOR OF: Joan and Norm Kurtz on the birth of their granddaughter, Moira June Kurtz.
Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Sandy Victor receiving the Ma’asim Tovim Award from the FJMC.
Board of Jewish Ed – Early Childhood Centers
Helene Fox Marcie, Alan and Ross Marcus
IN MEMORY OF: Sydney Weinberger, may his memory be for a blessing.
Sherry & Daniel Weinberger
IN MEMORY OF: Morris Elisco, beloved husband of Harriette Elisco.
Janet & Myron Reicher
Kay Jaffe, beloved mother of Jean Friedman. With our deepest condolences to Jean & Ron Friedman and family.
Lee & Arnie Goldberg Bonnie & Ira Sender
Ira Melnicoff, beloved husband, father and grandfather of Sandra Melnicoff
Janet & Myron Reicher UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Lillian Caplan, beloved mother.
Ron Caplan Jack Goldberg, loving & beloved father and grandfather.
Lee & Arnie Goldberg
KIDDUSH FUND
(continued) SISTERHOOD FUND
IN HONOR OF: Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi' s Award.
Marla & Jonathan Kazan Phyllis Udany on the birth of her grandson, Liam Sage Udany.
Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom
IN MEMORY OF:
Nellie Berger, sister of Janet Reicher.
Kitty & Bruce Hoffman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Victor Lichtenstein, beloved father.
Alina Greenhill
MEN’S CLUB FUND
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JERRY BERENSON
MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sandra Berenson
Melinda, Jeff, Jonathan and Elizabeth Fine
Suzanne Fine
Melinda, Jeff, Jonathan and Elizabeth Fine
JACK RIZMAN
MEMORIAL FUND
IN HONOR OF: Rhonda and Larry Wollheim in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Susie Rizman and Howard Levy
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Maurice Harvis, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. May his memory be for a blessing.
Marti & Morry Rizman
MICHAEL PEARL
MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Michael Pearl
Scott, Davida, Abigael, Jamie and Joshua Finkle
LINDA & ALBERT
STARK FUND
IN HONOR OF: Jan Charman and family with deep appreciation for the inspirational day spent at the dedication of our new Sefer Torah written in memory of his beloved wife, Estelle Charman.
Linda & Albert Stark Dana Goldstein being named Board Member of Year.
Barry, Barb, Allison & Shaina Stark
IN MEMORY OF: David Gordon, beloved husband of Lauren and father of Ethan and Gabe. With our deepest sympathy to the entire Gordon Family.
Linda & Albert Stark Kay Jaffe, beloved mother of Jean Friedman. Our condolences on your loss.
Linda & Albert Stark
Natalie Meltzer, beloved mother of Jill (Harold) LeVine, grandmother of Lawrence (Amy) and Todd, great grandmother of Meital
Linda & Albert Stark
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Stark, loving mother , grandmother and great-grandmother.
Linda & Albert Stark
Sam Stark, beloved father and grandfather.
Linda & Albert Stark
STEVE GOLD
MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Morris Elisco, with our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Leah & Sam Chiprin
ETHAN LEVITAN
MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Aaron Jacob William Stelzer. Love, your daddy.
Sandy Stelzer
JUDY WALCER
MEMORIAL FUND
IN HONOR OF: Lee and Arnie Goldberg’s special 45th wedding anniversary.
Joan & Steve Attenberg Louise & Lou Barnett
IN MEMORY OF: Dottie Dicker, a devoted mother and grandmother.
Steve, Joanne, Adam and Scott Dicker
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Alex Greenberg, beloved father Etta Greenberg, beloved mother
Marlene & Arthur Greenberg Leo Semel, beloved father and grandfather.
Louise & Lou Barnett
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA
5304 RFD
Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.BethJudea.org
Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz
Cantor Roger J. Weisberg
President Arnie Goldberg
Executive Director Lisa Neiman
Educational Director Anna Besser
Youth Director Marc Sender
Editor Evan Rumack
From The Editors
In order for your article to be published in the next issue, we must have it at the synagogue
by the 10th of the month! There will be no exceptions. This includes information on disk as well.
We need your article as it is important to let the congregation know what your group is doing.
Announcements should take the form of articles in The Word rather than separate flyers. The opinions
expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Rabbi, Board of Directors or the editors.
Worship Schedule
Conducted by
Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg
Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m.
Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan:
Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m.
Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m.
Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan:
Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech
Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav
Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the
universe, who has hallowed us through His
Commandments, and has commanded us to
kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.
The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is
Candle Lighting Times
Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
September 4 ..................................................... 7::02 p.m.
September 11 ...................................................... 6:50 p.m.
September 18 ..................................................... 6:37 p.m.
September 25 ..................................................... 6:25 p.m.