The Word - March 2015 - Congregation Beth Judea

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5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047
Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org
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Rabbi's Reflections
A Sacred Story Concludes
All year we are studying the content
of the Torah in many ways: ongoing
classes, shorter or even singlesession units, brief discussions after
morning or evening services, and
here, in my monthly article. In
previous articles, I have described
the content of the first four books of
the Torah; we continue this month
with a summary of the fifth and last
of its books, Deuteronomy – Devarim. Much of
my summary here is taken from the Jewish
Publication Society (JPS) Commentary on
Deuteronomy, which I strongly recommend to
anyone who wants a deeper understanding of
the book than I can relate in this short space.
On one level, much of the book is a repetition
or re-stating of the Israelites’ journey from
Egypt to the edge of Canaan. Moses reminds
the people of the many incidents that have
taken place, and repeats many of the earlier
laws, including a slightly emended version of
aseret hadibrot, the Ten Commandments. The
book concludes with the Song of Moses, a
poem that prophesies the future of the
Israelite tribes, and an account of Moses’
death. But beyond the narrative, there are a
number of features of Devarim that mark the
book as distinct from earlier books of the
Torah.
Devarim conceives of God in far less literal
and physical terms than the earlier books.
Instead of referring to God dwelling in the
mishkan, the Tabernacle in the wilderness,
Devarim speaks of God’s name being present
there. In its version of aseret hadibrot,
Devarim omits the earlier description of God
resting on Shabbat, instead emphasizing the
day’s importance for people and as a reminder
of coming out of Egypt. In short, the book
emphasizes God’s transcendence rather than
God’s immanence. In addition, the concept of
covenant, or brit, comes to the fore in Devarim
far more than in any other book. While the
idea of being in a sacred partnership with God
can be found in all books of the Torah, it
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appears with great frequency here
as a way of confirming the legal
responsibilities of the Israelites to
perform God’s will.
The role of the sacrificial cult also
undergoes a dramatic change as
envisioned in Devarim. While earlier
books seem to assume that there
will be local shrines throughout the
land of Canaan, Devarim decrees that there
will be only one, which will later be revealed to
be
Jerusalem.
This
had
enormous
consequences for the social, religious, and
economic structure of the country and deemphasized the role of the priesthood outside
of the actual Temple rites. And, more so than
in any other book of Torah, Devarim displays a
concern for the poor, widows, orphans, those
in debt, and those held as slaves.
Devarim’s style also differs from the other
books. While Moses does recall what has
happened to the people up to this point, his
words are not simply a retelling of events, but
a recasting of them. Instead of merely
repeating a story, Moses explains the meaning
of the experiences, consistently reminding the
people of the purpose of what has happened
to them and what will shortly be expected of
them when they enter Canaan.
The history and development of the book –
why it is the way it is from an historical
perspective – is beyond the scope of this
article. Suffice to say that Devarim is very
much a product of a changing society and that
it attempts to shape those changes in ways
that bind Israel’s destiny to God’s ongoing
demands and promises protection and a
sacred relationship with God in return.
Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2:00
am on Sunday, March 8th. Turn your
clocks ahead one hour before you
retire Saturday evening.
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PURIM EVENTS
ONLINE BIDDING NOW OPEN
FOR THE PURIM MASQUERADE AUCTION
Here is your chance to participate in the AMAZING Beth
Judea Purim Masquerade Silent Auction!
We've set up an ONLINE silent auction to take bids on some
of the items that will be available at the event on Saturday
evening, March 7th.
Visit www.cbjauction.org to view some of these great items:
Click here to visit the website or go to:
www.BethJudea.org/PM2015
Get Flyer
Get Ad Book Form
Get Sponsor Letter
PURIM EVENTS
March 1
March 1
March 1
March 4
March 5
March 7
March 7
Shushan Wonderland
Tot Hour at Purim Carnival
Purim Carnival
Ma’ariv & Megillah Reading
Shacharit & Megillah Reading
Game Truck
Purim Masquerade
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Dinner for 10 with Rabbi & Lisa Pivo
Bulls/Hawks Tickets
Game Truck Party
Premier Parking at the synagogue for a year
Golf at Twin Orchard Country Club
An Evening Escape!
And much more!
*It is very important to know that this online auction will be
transferred to the live event and bidding will continue. If you
are not able to be at the live event, please make sure you
put your MAX bid in the proxy bid feature. We will continue
bidding for you at the live event. The online auction will
transfer to the live auction as of Friday March 6th at
3:00pm. The full auction will end on Saturday Evening.
If you are not at the Purim Masquerade, you will be
contacted if you won the auction item.
Please feel free to forward this link www.cbjauction.org to
friends and family outside of Beth Judea.
If you have any auction questions, please contact Michael
Gluck by email Michael@glucknet.com or (224) 436-9258.
Check Back Often As New Items Are Added
In This Issue
Rabbi’s Reflections
Purim Events
B’Nai Mitzvah Bio
Passover
List of Events
Focus on Families
Education
Adult Ed
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Sisterhood
Men’s Club
Goodman’s Blog
Israel Committee
Programming
Social Action
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Yahrzeits
Tributes
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B’nai Mitzvah Bio
Purim Events
Maya Beth Shub will be called to
the Torah as a bat mitzvah on
Saturday, March 21, 2015.
SUNDAY
MARCH 1, 2015
Maya is a 7th grader at Twin
Groves Middle School in Buffalo
Grove. When she is not at school,
you can find her dancing at
Kristina’s Studio of Dance as a
Games, Prizes, and much, much more
member of the competition team. She also loves to
sing and dance in Buffalo Grove Park District shows
and to play volleyball and softball. During winter
break, she spent 4 days volunteering at a camp for
kids with special needs.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015
SHUSHAN WONDERLAND
Maya is happy to be celebrating with her parents
Stacy and Arlen, and her sister Courtney. Her proud
grandparents, Jackee and Jerry Margolis and Tammy
and Zelik Shub will also be sharing in this simcha.
Come meet Esther and the rest of the
characters from the Megillah!
March 4
March 5
Maya and her family would like to thank Anna Besser
and all her wonderful teachers, who have helped
teach Maya about living a Jewish life. Thank you to
Hazzan Weisberg and Rabbi Pivo for their guidance
and a special thank you to Kim Abern for her patience
and caring while preparing Maya for this milestone.
Ma’ariv & Megillah Reading
Shacharit & Megillah Reading
Passover
Pesach Seder on
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Dinner - 7:00 pm
Seder - 8:00 pm
The menu includes:
Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Matzo Ball Soup,
Herb-Roasted Chicken, Salad, Quinoa Pilaf with Vegetables,
Roasted Baby Vegetable Medley and delicious sweets for dessert.
Vegetarian option - Rolled Cabbage
Seder Plate Items Included
The cost is:
$40.00/Adult, $25.00 children (6-12)
and $10.00 children (5 & under)
Please bring your own Kosher for Pesach Wine.
PESACH SHABBAT DINNER
Friday, April 10, 2015
Dinner – 6:00 pm
Shabbat Services – 7:30 pm
The menu includes:
Lemon Chicken, Apple Matzo Kugel, Salad and Vegetables
We will have delicious sweets at the oneg following services
The cost is:
$28.00/Adult, $15.00 for children (6-12) and $6.00 for children
5 and under
Non-members of Beth Judea, please add $3.00 to the prices
above
Please bring your own Kosher for Pesach Wine
RSVP’S due by Friday, March 20, 2015
We look forward to celebrating Pesach as a Congregation this year!
RSVP’s due by Friday, March 20, 2015
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CALENDAR
Israel Committee
Mar. 1
Mar. 5
Mar. 6
Mar. 23
AIPAC Convention
Committee Mtg.
Shabbat Speaker – Richard Baehr
ADL Speaker Lonnie Nasatir
Social Action
Mar. 1
Mar. 1
Mar. 5
Mar. 8
Mar. 29
Mar. 30
Hands on Heroes Purim Pkg./Delivery
Bingo at Friends Center
Hands on Heroes Purim Pkg./Delivery
Pet Visit to Alden Center
Hands on Heroes Passover Deliveries
Committee Meeting
Men’s Club
Mar. 5
Mar. 15
Mar. 21
Mar. 22
Mar. 28
Men’s Club Meeting
Yom Hashoah Candle Packing
The Lieberman
Men’s Club/Sisterhood Wine Tasting
Men’s Club Shabbat
Apr. 15
Apr. 18
Apr. 26
Men’s Club Fitness Program
The Lieberman
Craft Beer & Burger at CBJ
Programming
Mar. 2
Mar. 25
Committee Meeting
Pallative & Hospice Care Speaker
Youth
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH
View our calendar online at
http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Community
Mar. 3
Mar. 15
Mar. 15
Mar. 22
Mar. 29
Loss of a parent or sibling (6 wk. grp.)
USCJ Concert
Maot Chitim – Box Making for Passover
Maot Chitim – Packing Day
Maot Chitim – Delivery Day
Meetings
Sisterhood
Please check website
Mar. 16
Mar. 22
Sisterhood Women’s Seder
Men’s Club/Sisterhood Wine Tasting
Apr. 13
Apr. 20
Mollie’s War Speaker
Book Club
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Shabbat Prayers
March 6, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the
month of March will be recognized at our service on March 6th.
Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm.
Wine Tasting Event
March 22, 2015
Children of every age are welcome!
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
principles 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 America and the State of Israel.
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Focus on Families
Hands on Heroes
FOCUS ON FAMILIES
March 1
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10:00 am -- Shushan Wonderland
11:00 am -- Tot hour at the Purim Carnival
Join us for a light breakfast, followed by groger making
and a special presentation of the Purim story perfect for
preschoolers. At 11 am, check out the Tot Hour of
Beth Judea’s amazing Purim Carnival.
This program is open to children preK & under with an adult.
Registration is REQUIRED ..
March 4
7:00 pm – Megillah Reading
Dress in COSTUME and get ready to make some noise!
As a Mitzvah project, please bring boxes of dry pasta/rice
or vitamins to be used as groggors and then donated
to a food shelter.
March 19 6:30 pm – Challah Chaverim:
MATZAH MAKING
Join us for MATZAH MAKING, story time with
Rabbi Pivo and a Shabbat song session with
Hazzan Weisberg.
Registration is required by March 12
Every Shabbat Sat. Morning, 10:30 – 11:30 am,
Gan Shabbat
Gan Shabbat is a Shabbat service specially
designed for children ages nine and under along
with their families. After Gan Shabbat,
participants are welcomed at the main service
and the community Kiddush.
For more information about family programming,
please contact the synagogue office at 847-634-0777.
Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL - 847-634-0777
To Register by Email go to www.info@bethjudea.org
Mitzvah Club
MITZVAH CLUB - PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGES NINE AND YOUNGER
Dozens of families with young children are coming together to teach the important lesson of helping others through mitzvot.
As a group, families are volunteering six times this year for a variety of non-profits across Chicagoland.
All activities are geared toward ages nine and younger. Children will receive a “Mitzvah Club” card.
Please Watch Your Weekly Emails for Future Upcoming Events
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EDUCATION
Unlike other serious observances on the Jewish calendar, Purim serves as a relief from the stresses of life.
It is a time for joyous celebration in our community. It’s a chance to cut loose. We make noise, parade in
costumes and even bend the rules.
Nevertheless, Purim emphasizes the idea of tzedakah. While tzedakah is practiced all year long, Purim is
the one holiday in which we are reminded of our responsibility to those who are less fortunate. The mitzvot
of Matanot L’Evyonim – giving gifts to the poor – and Mishloach Manot – sending gifts – are specifically
mentioned in Book of Esther. Chapter 9 verse 22 states,
“Just as in the days when Jews found relief from their enemies,
in the month that was transformed from one of grief into one of
happiness and from mourning into a holidays; they are to be made
into days of festivities, happiness, sending gifts to one another and
giving presents to the poor.”
Here are some ideas how to fulfill the mitzvot of Matanot L’Evyonim and Misloach Manot:
1.
Make some hamantashen or cookies and deliver them to a center for the homeless.
2.
Make food baskets and take them to needy families.
3.
Create gift packages for particular institutions such as assisted living facilities, shelters for battered
women, homeless shelters, and/or children in the hospital.
a. Assisted living facility: items such as plants, photo frames, bath products, games
b. Shelter for battered women: items such as toys, books, adult clothing, children clothing,
videos, music CD’s
c. Homeless shelter: items such as toiletries, resume paper, clothes
d. Children in hospital: toys, books, games, CD’s, dolls, stuffed animals or stickers
4.
Begin a canned and/or boxed food collection and donate to the local food pantry.
5.
Go to a homeless shelter and volunteer your serves there for a few hours.
6.
Discuss what each member of your family would like to donate to a needy family. Then bring these
items to family, friends, hospitals, and old age facilities.
Most of all remember that Purim is a FUN holiday for all of us. Purim is supposed to make us playful. We
play in a theatrical sense, donning masks and stepping out of character. It’s our chance to act like kids.
Dress up in costume, twirl the grogger during the Megillah reading and let Purim bring your adult world a
little closer to your child’s world!
May your Purim be merry, and may it be enriched with the joy of giving and sharing!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March:
Sunday
3/1
Purim Carnival – regular dismissal time (12 pm)
Saturday
3/7
Gimel leading Shabbat Services in Main Sanctuary
Tuesday
3/10
Heh Class picture
Saturday
3/14
Bet leading Shabbat Services in Main Sanctuary
Sunday
3/22
Aleph Class Family Program
Saturday
3/28
No Gimel Shabbat
Sunday 3/29 – Monday 4/6
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL or Beyachad– Spring Break
April:
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
Sunday
4/4
4/5
4/6
4/7
4/13
4/19
4/26
No Gimel Shabbat
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Passover
No Beyachad classes
Religious School classes resume
Beyachad classes resume
Heh Field Trip – Anne Frank play (return around 1 pm)
Aleph Siyyum (11 am)
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ADULT EDUCATION
WEEKLY CLASSES
These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.
Hebrew is not required for any of these classes unless
specifically noted.
ADULT EDUCATION AT
CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA.
Congregation Beth Judea offers a variety of meaningful
Jewish learning opportunities through classes, lectures,
and informal sessions on Jewish Law, Torah, prayer, and
other topics of interest that will intrigue and inspire you.
All classes (unless otherwise noted) are held at
Congregation Beth Judea.
You can view all our upcoming classes on our website;
however, schedules are subject to change so please check
our home page for updates.
“When I pray,
I speak to God;
When I study,
God speaks to me.”
- Rabbi Louis Finkelstein
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
TALMUD STUDY
Talmud & Jewish Life:
Grappling with Life, Law, and Innovation
Sunday mornings at 8 am
Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its
relevance for us today. No prior knowledge is required and
texts will be provided. We are working our way through the
fascinating array of topics in the Tractate Ketubot (Marriage
Contracts). Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud
study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for
this class)
CAFFEINE FOR THE SOUL: Morning Torah Study
RESUMES ON FEBRUARY 2 – MARCH 23, 2015
Tuesday mornings after minyan (8:10 – 8:30 am)
Linger after morning minyan for a light breakfast and a bit of
Torah, as we spend a few minutes together looking at the
weekly parshah with Rabbi Pivo.
HUMASH w/RASHI
Judaism 201: `What’s Bugging Rashi?’ (Rabbi Pivo)
Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm begins Nov. 4, 2014 -May
For nearly a thousand years, Jews have understood the
Torah through the eyes of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, or Rashi.
His commentary has been the indispensable source for
beginners and expert students alike to understand Torah.
Rashi’s brief, clear comments are the best starting point for
an in-depth study of our most vital texts. The course is
open to all but with advanced students in mind; we will use
the Hebrew text as much as possible.
TASTE OF TORAH:
Sweet Taste of Torah: Kohelet & Song of Songs
Wednesday evenings at 8 pm
For thousands of years, Judaism has been interpreting and
applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the
Tanach cycle. Each week we will read through several
chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to
Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.
Parsha Perspectives
Thursday evenings after minyan (7:45—8:00 pm)
Do you have 10 minutes to spare? It only takes 10
minutes to get started on a lifelong journey. Spend each
Thursday after Minyan learning about the upcoming Parsha
with Rabbi Pivo, and before you know it you'll have
completed hours of Torah study.
PARSHA OF THE WEEK
Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study
Shabbat morning at 9 am
Join a study/discussion of the week’s parsha. We will
discuss questions raised by the participants.
EDUCATION SERIES
To register for classes or to find out more information about the Adult Education programs, contact Anna Besser at (847)
634-0777 or at abesser@bethjudea.org
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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 abesser@bethjudea.org.
Adult Education Series
March 2015
Lunch & Learn: ‘A La Carte’
(a bag of lunch, current events and Jewish ethics)
Taught by Rabbi Pivo
Bring your lunch and join Rabbi Pivo for a discussion of current events and
Jewish ethics in the modern world. We’ll talk about a little bit of this and a
little bit of that as we look at what’s happening in and around the Jewish world.
Monday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23
LOCATION: Sunset Foods 2nd Floor Conference Room (corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic)
Bring Your Own Lunch
Hebrew Literacy III: Amidah - Stand and Understand
CO-SPONSORED by MEN’S CLUB
Taught by Norm Kurtz & Eric Yegelwel
Tuesday Evenings 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $18 for series
The Amidah is often called "HaTefillah" - the prayer. Our rabbis
compiled 18 pearls of prayer, strung together into a necklace of standing contemplation. Join
us to learn more about the Amidah.
Hebrew 101
Taught by Lee Goldberg
Monday evenings; 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Dates: March 9, 16, 23
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $36 for series
In this mini-course, we will focus on familiarity of the Hebrew letters and vowels, blending sounds and
reading. The course is open to all, including our Adult B’nei Mitzvah students.
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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 abesser@bethjudea.org.
Adult Education Series
March 2015
Sweet Taste of Torah: Kohelet & Song of Songs
Taught by Orin Rotman
Wednesday evenings at 8 pm
For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to
everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. We are starting Kohelet and Song of
Songs. Join us each week as we read through several chapters a week of the Nevim
(Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.
JUDAISM 201: "What's Bugging Rashi?"
Taught by Rabbi Pivo
For nearly a thousand years, Jews have understood the Torah through the
eyes of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, or Rashi. His commentary has been the
indispensable source for beginners and expert students alike to
understand Torah. Rashi's brief, clear comments are the best starting
point for an in-depth study of our most vital texts. The course is open to all but with advanced students
in mind; we will use the Hebrew text as much as possible.
Tuesday evenings @ 8 pm
Talmud & Jewish Life:
Grappling with Life, Law and Innovation
Taught by Orin Rotman
Sunday mornings at 8 am
Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge
required and texts will be provided. We are working our way through fascinating array of topics. Orin
Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the
class)
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ADULT EDUCATION
Healing Hearts
Northwest Suburban Jewish Grief Support
2015 Winter Program
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Spontaneous Jewish Prayer:
Amen and Hallelujah
Join us as we look at the history of intuitive prayer in
Judaism. How did we lose the art, and why do we
often feel uncomfortable with unscripted prayer?
Discover new ways to express our deepest yearnings
and joys.
Presented by Rabbi Ari Moffic
Rabbi Moffic is the Director of
InterfaithFamily/Chicago.
Modern interpretations of culture and religion, and
making Jewish living accessible, relevant, and
meaningful are the areas that drive and inspire her.
Program held at:
Temple Chai
1670 Checker Road
Long Grove, Illinois
The Adult Jewish Education Co-op (AJEC) is
committed to providing relevant programs of vital
interest to all. Programs will generate open and
honest discussions, as well as focus on personal
connections to the topics.
Please Pre-Register to
Linda Magad
Click here for full flyer
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Support Group for Parent or Sibling Loss:
A six-week group
The death of a parent or sibling can leave one
feeling lost and ungrounded. Topics will include:
• Understanding the grief process and its effects
on you
• Individuality of grieving
• Adjusting to life without your loved one
• Thinking about special occassions and
holidays
• Family and social relationships
Date: Tuesdays, March 3 – April 7,, 2015
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Place: Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Rd., Long
Grove
Fee: No Fee
Contact: Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, at JCFS
Phone: 224-625-2819
Email: Rosaliegreenberger@jcfs.org
Healing Hearts is a partnership of Temple Chai,
Congregation Beth Judea, Congregation Beth
Am, Chicago Jewish Funerals, Goldman Funeral
Group, Piser Funeral Services, Shalom Memorial
Funeral Home.
One-stop, toll-free access for help. Call 855-ASKJCFS (855- 275-5237), email ask@jcfs.org or visit
jcfs.org.
JHNC is administered by Jewish Child & Family
Services in collaboration with CJE SeniorLife, the
Chicago Board of Rabbis & Jewish United
Fund/Jewish Federation. JCFS is a partner in
serving our community, supported by the Jewish
United Fund/Jewish Federation.
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Sisterhood
Sisterhood Update - February 2015
We were delighted and grateful that at our
February Sisterhood board meeting, our
synagogue member and guest speaker, Julie
Korol, talked to us about Chai Lifeline, an
organization that addresses the emotional, social,
and financial needs of seriously ill children, their
families, and communities. Chai Lifeline's uplifting
work does so much to offer support them and to
help create a positive mindset during the recovery
process.
Sisterhood's Nominating Committee is meeting
this month, so if you or someone you know would
be interested in serving on our board and/or if
there is a position in which you might be
interested, please contact Rhonda Cohen.
We have so much fun when we get together! We
had a delightful meeting chaired by Kitty Hoffman
to make matzah covers - sort of like an oldfashioned quilting bee. Kitty also hosted our
February 17th Schmooze Night. Additionally,
Sisterhood sponsored a February 21 Nosh-ANight, which was similar to a progressive dinner.
AND...Renee Kaplan gave a series of 4 Mah
Jongg lessons, and if you missed this first series
she is willing to repeat it.
Our Women's Seder is Monday, March 16, with
check-in starting at 6:00 pm at Beth Judea. The
theme is "A Celebration of Israel,” and a traditional
Passover dinner will be served. The cost is $25 for
Sisterhood members and $30 for non-members
ages 13 and up. In order for us to be fully
prepared, the RSVP deadline is 3/6/15. Kindly Email Carole Hirsch at ch208@att.net with
questions and RSVP's.
Please support the 9th annual prePassover Men's Club/Sisterhood
Wine Sale on Sunday, March 22,
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Beth Judea
The sales reps are from Binny's Beverage Depot
and there will also be someone from Herzog
wines. The fee is $10/person, and there will be
appetizers and desserts to nosh, and of course,
wines to sample.
As of this writing, the next Book Club selection is
yet to be made, so please consult future weekly
E-mails and E-blasts for details.
As many of you may know, our Torah Fund
supports students at the Jewish Theological
Seminary. All donations are welcome, and for
donating $180 there is a gift of a lovely pin. This
year's theme is "Mishpacha" (family).
Many many thanks to all who host/assist
with/attend our various events!
Mazel Tov to Ann and Mitch Lerman on being
honored as Purim Masquerade Queen and King,
and a hearty Mazel Tov to the Lerman and
Berman families on Ashley's marriage to Michael
Berman.
ChagApril
Purim13,
Sameach!
2015
8:00 pm
L'hitra-ot,
- Merle Rumack, Secretary
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB EVENT
MOLLIE’S
WAR
APR. 13
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Ronna Wineberg
APRIL 20, 2015 – 7:00 PM
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SISTERHOOD
9th Annual Passover
Wine Tasting Event!
Women’s Seder
Monday, March 16, 2015
Beth Judea Social Hall
6:00 pm - Meet & Greet
6:30 pm (sharp) Seder Begins
Sunday, March 22, 2015
3 – 5 pm at
Congregation Beth Judea
This is a great opportunity to
sample new wines and place your
Passover orders.
A Traditional Passover
meal will be served
SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISERS
Torah Pin Fund All Occasion Cards Entertainment Books
L’Chaim Cookbook (click here for your free recipe)
SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP
STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS
We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion
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 nonreligious 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.
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! Cookbook, filled with special
recipes for all your holiday
needs or as a great gift for
any occasion.
MC, VISA. and Discover
accepted
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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 March 31, 2015
COUPON
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Men’s Club
Twenty nine men attended the recent postShabbat Men’s Club retreat at the Geneva
Ridge Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. We
learned about our Jewish rituals, prayers,
Israel, Men’s Club, and something about each
other. Most of all, we had fun! Almost half of
those who participated in the retreat were
responsible for some part of the planning or
programming for the retreat. This is what
Men’s Club is about – engagement. We aim to
have each member of our group feel that they
are an integral part of the community that is
formed by Men’s Club: Jewish men involved in
Jewish life. Although space won’t allow me to
name all of those who participated in the
planning of the retreat, I want to express my
thanks to Norm Kurtz, whose vision turned
this into a reality. Yasher Koach!
Men’s Club will be packing Yom Hashoah
Yellow candles on Sunday, March 15. Routes
will be mapped out and distributed to our
members, who will deliver the candles to most
of the members of Congregation Beth Judea.
This process will be similar to how the
Hanukkah candles were distributed.
The
Federation of Jewish Men’s Club is also
sponsoring a Yom Hashoah Yellow Candle
design contest open to all those between the
ages 13 -18 whose parents are members of
Congregation Beth Judea. First prize is $500
and having your design appear on the candles
next year. There will also be prizes for second
and third place. Please see the attached flyer.
On March 22, Men’s Club and Sisterhood will
cosponsor our annual Passover Wine Tasting.
The turnout last year was high and we hope
that this years’ turnout will be even better. Let
us prove to you that good Passover wine is
not an oxymoron.
Men’s Club Shabbat is scheduled for March
28, 2015. In the past, Men’s Club Shabbat has
been meaningful, spiritual, and fun! Last year,
over thirty men participated in the service.
Please consider volunteering for a part in the
service and attending Men’s Club Shabbat.
Depending on your skills and comfort level,
you can do as much or as little as you would
like. If you have not yet been contacted,
please email Lou Rabin louleemg@aol.com
who is coordinating Men’s Club Shabbat.
Play ball! Pitchers and catchers for both
Chicago baseball teams reported to spring
training on February 19-20. Baseball season
is just around the corner. The Congregation
Beth Judea Men’s Club Softball team, led by
Coach Harris, is in the process of returning to
another season of championship softball.
Contact
Allen
Harris
at
allen.harris@hillshirebrands.com if you would
like to play for a winning team. You must be a
member of Men’s Club in order to play.
Save the date. On April 26, Men’s Club will
sponsor a Craft Beer and Burger dinner at
Congregation Beth Judea. More information
will be available soon.
Eric Yegelwel
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Men’s Club
Tzedakah Fund
The Men's Club has made donations from the
minyan tzedakah box to:
FJMC Tefillin Fund
Jewish National Fund
Keshet
Mazon
We thank all those who have contributed to the
tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND
SERVICES
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.
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 March 21.
MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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.
In this issue, they give us an update on the Israeli election process and tell us
about the Druze in Israel.
As citizens of Israel, we never get tired of ouring our new homeland..”...Click
here to share their experience.
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ISRAEL COMMITTEE
INVITES YOU TO JOIN US ON FRIDAY,
MARCH 6th at 7:30 pm
as we welcome our Shabbat Speaker:
Topic: The State of Anti-semitism
Please Join Us at
Congregation Beth Judea
Monday, March 23, 2015 - 8:00 pm
As We Welcome
Lonnie Nasatir
Regional Director – Greater
Chicago/Upper Midwest Region
Anti-Defamation League
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AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE
March 1 – 3, 2015
2014 AIPAC Conference - Photo of Last Year Attendees
Wishing all of our fellow
members of Beth Judea
attending this conference a
safe and rewarding experience.
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WZO Election
There is an election
YOU can vote on
There are two elections happening in
Israel now. One is for Israel's
governent. The other, the one YOU
can vote on, can increase the
Conservative - Masorti voice at the
October World Zionist Congress. Go
to www.votemercaz.org and click on
"vote now," and Vote Mercaz Slate
#2! You do NOT have to be Mercaz
member to VoteMercaz Slate #2! Any
Jewish person with a permanent
address in the United States can vote;
other communities will be holding
their own election.
There is a US$10 charge [US$5 for those 18-30]
paid to Election America to cover the costs of
the election.
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SHALVA
“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 selfesteem, 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.
We Would Like To Know
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.
HESED COMMITTEE
An Important Announcement
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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
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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 elammers@comcast.net or call
Rabbi Pivo.
FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS,
AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
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DINNER WITH RABBI
PROGRAMMING
We are trying to get people with common
interests together.
.
Join Rabbi Pivo
For Dinner and Conversation
Monday
April 20, 2015
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic:
Dealing with an
Aging Spouse or Parent
Cost for Dinner: $12/pp
Reservations required by
April 13 to lneiman@bethjudea.org
For additional dates and topics
click here for flyer
If you like a game or activity that others may
enjoy let us know.
Are you interested in: Bridge
Poker
Mah Jongg Klucke/Kalookie
Or are you interested in just joining people for:
Breakfast
Scrapbooking
Sports or Sharing your interests and hobbies?
All suggestions are
WELCOME!!
We are interested in getting new ideas for
Programming.
PROGRAMMING
It is my goal to make sure that we have programs
that are of interest to all the different congregants
of the synagogue and to get people to help plan
and volunteer to help with those programs.
I invite you to join the Programming Committee.
If you can’t attend but would like to be involved
call or email me.
Any ideas for new programs are welcome!!
Fred Rabinowitz
Vice President - Programming
Rabino49@aol.com
If you have any ideas or have seen good
programs at other synagogues,
please share them with us.
Please contact Fred Rabinowitz at
rabino49@aol.com
Upon three things the world is based:
Upon Torah,
Upon Divine Service
and
Upon the Practice of Charity
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SOCIAL ACTION
March 1 – Bingo at Friend Center 3:30 pm
1st Sunday of each month from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
We meet the first Sunday of every month from 3:30
p.m. until 5:00 p.m. . Volunteers are needed to help
Friend Center at Gidwitz Place (1551 Lake Cook
Road, Deerfield) residents play Bingo. Assistance
from all congregants is welcome.
March 8 – Pets to Visit Alden Retirement Ctr.
2nd Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bring your pet to visit the residents of Alden
Retirement Center in Long Grove.
MAOT CHITIM
PASSOVER MITZVAH DAY!
Volunteers Needed!!!
Visit their website at http://www.maotchitim.org/ for
information on their new location.
March 30 – Social Action Meeting
Last Monday of each month at 8:00 pm
Please join us for the 7:30 pm minyan just before our
8:00 pm committee meeting every month.
The Social Action Committee meets on the last
Monday of each month. WE WOULD LOVE FOR
YOU TO JOIN US!!
For further information on any of the above, please
contact Scott Eisner at scott.eisner1@gmail.com .
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service,
and Upon the Practice of Charity.
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BIRTHDAYS
We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
March 1
March 2
Arthur Cohen
Howard Eisenberg
Robert Friedman
Linda Handler
Beth Polonsky
Marcy Soble
Faye Wasserman
Debra Crystal
Lawrence Feldman
Ellen Kaplan
Ronna Leibach
Vadim Riber
Sandra Rockwell
Gene Sachs
March 10
Robert Balogh
Jan Charman
Craig Cohn
Marcus Melnick
Janice Minnick
Dena Newman
March 11
Stephen Limer
March 12
Brian Dichter
Richard Pervos
March 13
Jamie Epstein
Stuart Fabian
Consuelo Frost
March 14
Rickey Ament
Betty Kolko
Gary Korol
March 3
Laurence Appel
Danna Friedlander
March 4
Mari Cohen
Stanley Eisenhammer
Suzanne Kallish
March 16
Sam Kleinerman
Beth Redfern
Stanford Robbin
March 5
Vicky Kaplan
March 17
Lisa Quinn
March 6
Eve Appelbaum
Sarajane Orloff
Deborah Tolsky
March 18
Alan Green
March 19
Robert Fisher
Lois Mills
Fred Strauss
March 7
Shelley Stolman
March 8
Sari London
March 9
Barbara Hyman
March 20
Richard Adelman
Helene Fliegel
Gregory Harris
Carl Tominberg
March 21
Dana Clorfene
Jill Weinberger
March 22
Jeffrey Goldberg
David Posner
Allen Rosenston
Martin Rothenberg
March 24
Lori Bacalar
March 25
Ann Lerman
Randie Rabinowitz
Dassi Sklan
Paul Zucker
March 27
Pam Herstein
Terry Levinstein
Rhonda Newman
Mike Weiner
March 28
Steven Dicker
Judy Greenberg
Martin Krawitz
Wendy Wunsch
March 29
Lorne Cohen
Marlene Grossman
William Levitan
Marc Sender
March 30
Diane Gordon
Jeff Taub
March 31
Francine Eisner
Stan Lieberman
Harold Secler
ANNIVERSARIES
We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:
March 1
Michael and Sharon Weil
March 23
March 2
David and Andrea Alhadeff
Louis and Judy Rabin
Robert and Phyllis Dritz
David and Susan Schuster
March 24
Matthew and Stacy Ellington
Randy and Dana Polonsky
March 25
Philip and Sharon Wein
March 26
Chuck and Sarajane Orloff
March 27
Mark and Debra Dubin
March 11
Kenneth and Edith Margules
March 15
Leonard and Deborah Moskowitz
March 16
Benjamin and Ivy Elkins
Ken and Dana Goldstein
March 17
Barry and Darlene Bikshorn
March 28
Maynard and Carole Hirsch
March 18
Bruce and Linda Portnoy
March 29
March 19
Stewart and Renee Segal
William and Linda Kramer
Jay and Brenda Levin
March 20
Jon and Marcy Soble
March 30
Robert and Judith Atlas
March 31
Daniel and Sherry Weinberger
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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March Yahrzeits
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED
AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
March 6
Albert Appel
Frieda Brin *
Russell Davis *
Lillian Goldstein *
Charles Haberman *
Meyer Kovich *
Leonard Levitan *
Ronald Marcus
Toby Pollack *
Harvey Stein *
Richard Welch
Helen Berg *
Riva Chiet *
Hannah Fierer
Meyer Goldware *
Emmanuel Kaplan
Hymen Krieberg
Nancy Lipp
Helen Mills
Bernard Rafal
Ada Weiner *
Robert Block *
Marvin Cohn
Bruce Gerber
Leo Greenberg *
Seymour Keeshin *
Dan Kwasman
Sofia Magill
Bessie Mordoh *
Barbara Seider
Lucille Weisberg *
Helene Borkan *
Lester Copeland *
Harold Glassman
Harold Gross *
Wanda Komisarz
Ann Levin *
Carl Mandel
Sylvia Perl *
Ben Silverman *
Peter Weisberg
March 13
Louis Bardos *
William Cohn
Lillian Gold *
Harry Kray
Cecilla Lerner *
Rena Lichtenstein *
Dora Nechamkin *
Norman Rubin *
Allan Silver
Calvin Stark
Jill Waitz
Harry Zelson
Shelly Braverman *
Doris Friedland
Jacob Hammer
Bernard Kurtz *
Ben Levin *
Abraham Lippman
Jack Nimzin *
Milton Ruttenberg
Derek Warren Smolensky
Martin Stein *
Morris Walcer *
Mindy Zolno
Gerald Brownfield
Charles Allen Fryer
Vera Hefler
Steven Landau *
Esther Levin *
Joel Mosak *
Cynthia O. Rafal *
Irving Sachs *
Molly Sobol *
Ruth Tolsky
Jeffrey Weisberg *
Samuel Cohen *
Sondra Gartenberg *
Tessie Kaufman
Lee Lazar *
Leonard Levy *
Minnie Muffson
Morris Rotman
Allan Sachs
Michael Spivak *
Esther Waddell
Lawrence Zablen *
March 20
Ma Celia Abelson *
Beatrice Dennis
Joseph Indes *
Irving Ludwig
Louis Polakow *
Doris Warman
David Zoller *
Rose Altman *
Ellyn Drazin
Elliot Kallish
Morris Nathan *
Carl Rosenthal *
Beatrice Weisz
Lena Appel
June Handler
Alex Lerman
Don Neal
Max Schwartz *
Caesar Wollheim
Celia Cohen
Esther Hirsch
Frieda Lieberman *
Leo Nochimson
Leo Sheiner
Abraham I. Wortell *
March 27
Gilbert Agrest
Jack Cohen
Marlene Green
Robert E. Hazan *
Abe Levin *
Jack T. Rotman
Julius Strauss
Esther Wolf *
Peter Brenner *
Carl Elvove *
Joseph Greenberg *
Jerry Kaplan *
Edith Levine *
Carol Sheiner
Bertha Weinberg *
Ronald Wolff
Henry Burdeen *
Lenore Gluskin *
Paul Grobman *
Rhea Klein
Jack Neimark
Gloria Silver
Sam Weinberg *
Hillary Chusid
Joyce Goldberg
Sylvia Harris
Rochelle Lerner
Harold Poll
Joseph Steiner
Mary Wisz
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.
If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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April Yahrzeits
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED
AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
April 3
Joel Bikshorn
Devora Elbaum *
David Gutstein *
Shirley Lemsky
Joyce Papageorge *
Rae Rosenthal
Philip Shultz *
Abraham Weissman
Fred Bornstein *
Howard Epstein *
Alex Hortick
David Lipscher *
Karl Perl *
Morris Saharack
Beverly Sokol *
Martha Chibnik
Michael Fagan
David Keifsky
Beverly Miller
Philip Rosenblatt
Barbara Savitt
Florence Thompson
Roslyn Drizner
Sala Gotfryd
Seymour Lazar *
Michael Nusinow
Sonia Rosenfeld *
Mildred Sherman *
Micky Verbin *
April 10
Charles Ban
Ellen Coltman
Bonnie Hilder *
Harry Kohl
Shirley Markowitz
Paula Ribot
Walter Thalheimer
Maurice Bender *
Max Forman
Rose Kamerling *
Michael Kwasman
Barbara Greenberg Morley
Isador Rothschild
Betty Ward *
Louis Berman *
Evelyn Furgatch
Nathan Karel
Jack Lindenbaum *
Jacob Muffson
Ida Schneider
Kurt Weisz
Martin Cohen
Martha Greenberg *
Osher Karlinsky *
Lois Marc
Fred Rhodes *
Deborah Semel
April 17
Sidney Attenberg
Oscar R. Berman *
Aaron Fox *
Goldie Jacobs *
Florence Lippman
Esther Meyer
Norman Reisberg
William Barston *
Shirley Dicker
Larry Fox *
Clara Karzen
Mike Margolis
Arnold Moskowitz
Morris Schwartz
Hylda Ida Bauer *
Marcella Edelberg *
Ruth Groner *
David Kaufman
Irving Markowitz *
Anna Offstein *
Thelma Schwartz *
Mary Berman *
Dolores Fine
Betty Isaacson
Leon Korol
Rose Meskin *
Philip Pinckus *
Ruth Steres *
April 24
Rose Ban
Carl Freedman *
Samuel Lettvin
Mildred Starkman Pessis
Emanuel Seider
Bernard Turovitz *
Rose Becker *
Howard Jaffe
Max Levine *
Martha Rosenbaum *
Joseph Shikafsky *
Gladys Wallach *
Bill Carol *
Fannie Kaner *
Elaine Moffett
Morris Rovin *
Paul Spangler
Ada Weiss
Sarabelle Fishman
Stuart Kaufman
Louis Moss
Ida Schiffman *
Anita Spiegel
* 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 REFER
TO PAGES 51, 52 & 53 OF YOUR
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Prayers have been said for the
recovery of:
Irving Adelstein
Marilyn Balan
Joel Brazeman
Isabelle Victor
Robert Victor
Michael Jaffe
Larry Wollheim
Condolences upon the death of:
Wally Arbetter
Stepfather of Dorinne Palmer
Elmore A. Cohen
Father of Arthur Cohen
Arthur Deicher
Grandfather of Brad Finkel
Congratulations to:
Terri & Jerry Behn on the birth of their
granddaughter Adeline Grace Mittelman.
Mitch Hecht on becoming a great-uncle on
the birth of Benjamin Jacob Goodman.
Erica & Gary Krugel on the birth of their
granddaughter.
Karen & Phil Nagel on the engagement of
their daughter Julia to Mark Sobin.
Rhonda & Bob Schwartz on the birth of
their grandson Abram Jerome Block.
Lynne & Jerry Shkolnik on the
engagement of their daughter Laura
Rachel Shkolnik to Ethan Edward Dotson.
Paula & Phil Spitz on the birth of their
granddaughter Lilah Brooke Spitz.
Nancy & Gary Watts on the engagement
of their daughter Felice to Michael Schur.
RABBI LIFSHITZ
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of:
Rabbi Lifshitz’s birthday.
Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Hannah Hockfield
Dorothy Rose
Andrea Hockfield and Family
Jacob Hammer, in memory of our
beloved grandfather and greatgrandfather.
Marla & Ted Goldberg and Family
Esther Waddell, in memory of our
beloved aunt.
Marla & Ted Goldberg and Family
Audrey & Hazzan Weisberg on the birth
of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner.
Gerald Rappin
Father of Susan Eisenberg
Steven Rebnord
Brother of Dave Rebnord
Pola Rizman
Mother of Morry Rizman
Mother-in-law of Susie Rizman
RABBI LIFSHITZ
LEGACY FUND
RABBI PIVO’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of:
Rabbi Lifshitz on his 70th
birthday.
Kitty & Bruce Hoffman
In Appreciation of:
Rabbi Pivo for his help and guidance
after the death of my mother, Sandee
Grossman.
Melinda & Ed Grossman
In Memory of:
Sylvia Polakow, mother of Phyllis
Udany.
Ann & Mitch Lerman
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Dan Bauer, our beloved father and
papa.
Scott, Alex, Jake and Brett Bauer
In Honor of:
Ron Friedman, with wishes of good
luck and congratulations on receiving
the Beth Judea Men’s Club 2015 Man
of the Year Award.
Jan Charman
Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage
of their daughter Ashley to Michael
Berman.
Debbie & Joel Brodsky
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Bernard Kurtz.
Joan & Norm Kurtz
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TRIBUTES
CANTOR WEISBERG’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
SHABBAT DAILY
PRAYER BOOK FUND
In Appreciation of:
Cantor Weisberg for his help and
guidance after the death of my mother,
Sandee Grossman.
Melinda & Ed Grossman
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Jacob Israel Babbitt, beloved father,
grandfather and great-grandfather.
Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt
In Honor of:
Ann & Mitch Lerman on the
marriage of their daughter Ashley to
Michael Berman.
Mimi & Rich Krieberg
Jacob Israel Babbitt, beloved husband,
father, grandfather and greatgrandfather.
Jeanne S. Babbitt
Karen & Phil Nagel on the
engagement of their daughter Julia to
Mark Sobin.
Mimi & Rich Krieberg
Sherry Gerber
In Memory of:
Elmore Cohen, father of Arthur
Cohen.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs
In Honor of:
Audrey & Cantor Weisberg on the birth
of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner.
Darlene & Barry Bikshorn
Ellen & Jeff Gluskin
Kitty & Bruce Hoffman
Renee & Michael Klass and Family
Sandy & Andy Levitt
The Pervos Family
Janet & Myron Reicher
Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Jan & Mike Schrimmer
Bonnie & David Spangler
Maureen & David Stolman
The Kovich, Brown and Solway Families
Gail Gerber, Eric, Robin
and Elyse Yegelwel
Harold Glassman, beloved father.
Rachel & Bob Ragland.
Pola Rizman
Sherry & Marty Krawitz
GENERAL FUND
Sylvia Polakow, beloved wife,
mother, trahdmother and greatgrandmother. With our deepest
condolences to her children Phyllis
Udany and Joel Polakow, and to their
families.
Maxine & Marv Goldsher
KIDDUSH FUND
In Memory of:
Jerold Sherman, beloved father of Jason
Sherman.
Sandy & Andy Levitt
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Mac M. Brown, beloved father.
Renee & Wes Brown
David Polakow, beloved father,
grandfather and great-grandfather.
The Polakow Family
Edith Rockwell, you are always in our
hearts.
Martin Rockwell
Anne Soll
Roberta & Bill Uhler
In Honor of:
Ann & Mitch Lerman on the
marriage of their beloved daughter
Ashley to Michael Berman.
Jean & Ron Friedman
Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel
Helen Peters on the baby naming of
her granddaughter Charlotte.
Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel
Sherry & Dan Weinberger on the
birth of their granddaughter, Nava
Miriam.
Myron & Janet Reicher
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Robert Block
Marla Horwitz
Richard “Bud” Welch, beloved uncle
Rose Brandt, beloved grandmother.
The Brandt Family
Rose Elisco, beloved mother.
Hennie & Morrie Elisco
Lillian Freedman
Lynn & Art Freedman
Paul N. Geiger
Celia & Dan Geiger
In Memory of:
Sidney Simons, our beloved father
and grandfather.
Aileen & Steve Simons
Jack Gordon, beloved father and
grandfather. With much love.
Stuart, Cheryl, Ariel
and Jonathan Kersky
Norma Gordon, beloved mother and
grandmother. With much love.
Stuart, Cheryl, Ariel
and Jonathan Kersky
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TRIBUTES
MEN’S CLUB FUND
In Honor of:
Ron Friedman becoming Men’s Club
Man of the Year.
Jan & Mike Schrimmer
SISTERHOOD FUND
In Honor of:
Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage
of their daughter Ashley to Michael
Berman.
Linda & Ira Lippman
Sherry & Dan Weinberger on the birth
of their granddaughter, Nava Miriam.
Linda & Ira Lippman
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Bruce Gerber
Gail Gerber, Eric Yegelwel,
Robin and Elyse
EDUCATION FUND
In Honor of:
Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage
of their daughter Ashley to Michael
Berman.
Renee & Michael Klass and Family
Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage
of their daughter Ashley to Michael
Berman.
Evy & Irv Gurin
Ann & Mitch Lerman on being
chosen as King & Queen of the Purim
Masquerade.
Evy & Irv Gurin
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Barbara Sachs, beloved mother and
grandmother.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Irving Sachs, beloved father and
grandfather.
Marlene & Stacy Sachs
CAMP RAMAH FUND
LINDA & ALBERT
STARK FUND
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Ann Nemser, beloved and cherished
mother, nanny and great-nanny. You
are forever in our hearts.
Linda & Albert Stark
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In Honor of:
The B’nai Mitzvah of Rachel & Eli
Gurin.
Joan & Lew Smith
USY/KADIMA
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Speedy Recovery Wishes:
Norm & Ilene Iglarsh
Ann & Mitch Lerman
In Honor of:
Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage
of their daughter Ashley to Michael
Berman.
Darlene & Barry Bikshorn
Bonnie & Ira Sender
Julie & Eric Marder on the birth of their
son Ryan Drew Marder.
Ann & Mitch Lerman
Audrey & Cantor Weisberg on the birth
of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner.
Bonnie & Ira Sender
In Memory of:
Isadore Bikshorn, father of Barry
Bikshorn.
Ann & Mitch Lerman
Elsa Spitz, mother of Jeff Spitz.
Ann & Mitch Lerman
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Our beloved parents.
Bonnie & Ira Sender
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TRIBUTES
JERRY BERENSON
MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of:
Wally Arbetter, beloved father of
Elisa Sewell.
Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan and
Elizabeth Fine
Sylvia Polakow, beloved mother of
Phyllis Udany and Joel Polakow.
Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan and
Elizabeth Fine
JACK RIZMAN
MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor of:
Ron Friedman, mazel tov on your Man
of the Year honor.
Susie Rizman & Howard Levy
CHUCK WALCER
MEMORIAL FUND
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Morris Walcer.
Chuck Walcer
Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage
of their daughter Ashley to Michael
Berman.
Susie Rizman and Howard Levy
Audrey & Cantor Weisberg on the birth
of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner.
Susie Rizman and Family
Carol & Harold Rosen
ETHAN LEVITAN
MEMORIAL FUND
Upon the Yahrzeit of:
Ethan Levitan, our beloved son and
brother. Love,
Judy & Bill Levitan
Ethan Levitan
Marsha & Paul Diamond
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In Memory of:
Pola Rizman, with our deepest
condolences to the entire Rizman
Family.
Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt
Jeffrey Donenberg
Judy & Glenn Goldstein
Irv & Evy Gurin
Ann & Jerry Jaeger
Rita & Sid Mathias and Family
Bunny & Mark Oberlander
Janet & Myron Reicher
Carol & Harold Rosen
Merle & Evan Rumack
Marlene & Stacy Sachs
Linda & Albert Stark
Chuck Walcer
Ronna Wolf
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA
5304 RFD
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 634-0777
E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org
Website: http://www.BethJudea.org
Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz
Cantor Roger J. Weisberg
President Debbie Kreisman Dubin
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.
Candle Lighting Times
Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before
sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
March 6
........................................................ 5:30 p.m.
March 13 ......................................................... 6:38 p.m.
March 20 ......................................................... 6:46 p.m.
March 27 ......................................................... 6:54 p.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan:
Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is
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.