March - Temple Sholom of Chicago

Volume 87 No. 7
March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772
March Worship Schedule
Friday, March 2
5:45 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service
Oneg to follow
Saturday, March 3
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Study Minyan
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Zoll
Thursday, March 8
Purim
Friday, March 9
5:45 p.m. Congregational Persian Feast
6:45 p.m. Purim Shabbat Service with
installation of Rabbi Knobel
Saturday, March 10
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Study Minyan
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service
B’nai Mitzvah of Noah Weber and
Sydney Baer
Friday, March 16
5:45 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service
7:30 p.m. 20s & 30s Sushi Shabbat
Saturday, March 17
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Study Minyan
Friday, March 23
5:45 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service
Oneg to follow
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Study Minyan
30 B.m. Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Harris Brown
Friday, March 30
5:45 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception
6:15 p.m. Special Shabbat Service featuring
Professor Eugene Kontorovich
Oneg to follow
Saturday, March 31
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Study Minyan
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Hailey Stern
Inside ...
New Member Havdalah
Saturday, March 3, 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a lovely Havdalah Service and reception as we celebrate our newest
Temple members. See p. 4 for more information.
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 4, 9:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m.: Carnival opens for families with Children 5 and under
9:45 a.m.: Special Purim Assembly in Sanctuary for children 6 and up
10:30 a.m.: Children over 5 and their families join the Carnival
More info in the Religious School section, page 18.
Congregational Persian Feast and
Purim Service featuring the installation of
Rabbi Peter Knobel
Friday, March 9; 5:30 p.m. Special Tot Service,
5:45 p.m. Congregational Dinner, 6:45 p.m. Service
Join us for a celebration of the joyous holiday of Purim, when we officially
welcome our new Interim Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Peter Knobel, with music and a
Purim Spiel! Look for more information on p. 6.
Sisterhood Annual Women’s Seder
Thursday, March 15. 6:30 p.m.
This annual tradition has become one of the highlights of the Sisterhood year.
Join us for a special women’s perspective on the Passover Seder. Look for more
information on p. 16.
For more information
on the Temple Sholom
Fundraising Gala,
see p. 21
Table of Contents
From Our Clergy........................................2
From the President......................................3
Featured Events........................................4-5
Save the Date................................................5
Special Purim Event...................................6
Gan Shalom..................................................7
Lakeshore Mercaz.......................................7
B’nai Mitzvah...........................................8-9
Book Corner..............................................10
Faces and Places.........................11, 15, 17
Lifecycle Events.........................................12
Calendar......................................................13
Membership...............................................14
Sisterhood...................................................16
Religious School................................. 18-19
Social Justice...............................................20
Philanthropy News...................................21
Philanthropic Funds.......................... 22-23
Preview of Passover Events......................24
FROM OUR CLERGY
From Rabbi
Peter S. Knobel,
Ph.D.
Interim Senior
Rabbi
Rabbiknobel
@sholomchicago.org
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I am thrilled to have been invited to serve as your Interim Senior Rabbi. Temple Sholom is a
wonderful congregation which has an important place in the history of Chicago and the Reform
movement. It is a great honor for me even temporarily to be one of your rabbis. Elaine and I have
lived in Evanston since 1980. Both our sons, daughters-in-law, and our six grandchildren live in
the Chicago area. This is our home community. Although my first official day as Interim Senior
Rabbi is not until March 5, I have already had a number of wonderful conversations with Rabbis
Shoshanah Conover and David Sandmel, Cantor Aviva Katzman, our new Executive Director
Boni Fine, and our President Beth Inlander. The other senior staff and support staff have all been
very helpful in making me feel welcome and providing me with information as well, which will
enable me to start working on day one.
Like all of you, I wish Rabbi Petuchowski a refuah sheleimah. He is a much admired colleague
and has served Temple Sholom with distinction, carrying on the tradition of strong rabbinic
leadership. My role as Interim Senior Rabbi will be, first and foremost, as a member of the clergy,
involved in all aspects of congregational life. In addition, I will be working with the congregation
and its leadership to prepare for the selection of a new senior rabbi and to begin a process of
visioning for the future. During my brief tenure, my door will always be open to you to provide
you with the best rabbinic service of which I am capable. My office is on the fourth floor with all
of the other clergy. I hope that I will get to know as many of you as possible and that when I leave,
at the end of June 2013, I will have made many new friends.
While this is a period of transition, my goal is to work with all the volunteer and professional
leadership toward strengthening our existing programs and services while fostering this sacred
community; one capable of engaging each of us in a vibrant and vital Jewish life. Through
worship, study, and social justice we will develop close and important relationships dedicated to
preserving and enhancing the Jewish community and the Jewish people, and to making a more
compassionate and just world through serving God.
As I arrive at Temple Sholom, we will be preparing to celebrate Purim. While we are fortunate
to live at a time and in a place where we can live active public Jewish lives without fear, Purim
is a reminder that this has not always been the case. It was only through the brave actions of
Esther and Mordecai that our people were saved from the wicked tyrant Haman, who sought
our destruction. While the forces of evil are in check in this country, there are still those in other
places who continue to seek our destruction. Holocaust denial and attacks on Israel’s legitimacy
are deeply worrisome. For many years, peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians has been
a major thrust of my rabbinate. As I write this I am preparing to depart on an interfaith trip
of peace and understanding sponsored by the government of Indonesia where I will join eleven
other United States clergy, including Rabbi Asher Lopatin from our neighboring congregation
Anshe Sholom, and twelve Indonesian clergy on a journey that will take us to Jakarta, Amman,
Jerusalem, and Ramallah. When I return, I look forward to reporting on the experience as well
as sharing with you Elaine’s and my experiences this past Fall when I was the visiting rabbi at a
reform congregation in Auckland, New Zealand.
Be happy it is Adar. I am eagerly anticipating our time together. May this time strengthen our ties
to one another, to the greater Jewish world, and to all humankind. This is for me a shecheyanu
moment as I hope it be for you.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Transitions and Celebrations . . .
Honoring Rabbi Petuchowski
Last month marked a significant transitional milestone for Temple Sholom as we formally
honored our senior rabbi of 14 years, Rabbi Aaron Mark Petuchowski, for his inspired leadership
at a dinner and special service on February 24. Under Rabbi Petuchowski’s leadership we
experienced changes in worship, a vibrant social justice and social action focus, and the ongoing
building of community within the congregation. We were moved by his sermons, informed by
his teaching, and blessed by his counseling and friendship. Rabbi Petuchowski has a great love
of music, and we were especially thrilled when Cantor Katzman and the choir sang a specially
commissioned piece by Danny Maseng, one of the Rabbi’s favorite Jewish composers, in honor
of the occasion. In addition to the musical tribute, the signed score was framed and presented to
Rabbi Petuchowski as a continuing remembrance of his time at Temple Sholom. We look forward
to including this special piece, “Modim, We Give Thanks,” in an occasional service and to adding
Rabbi Petuchowski’s portrait to the Lake Shore Lobby with those of our other distinguished
rabbinic leaders. We continue to wish Rabbi Petuchowski a refuah sheleimah, a complete and
speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing him from time to time at Temple Sholom.
From the Temple
President,
Beth Inlander
beth.inlander
@gmail.com
Welcoming Rabbi Knobel…Installation on March 9
As we enter March, we’re excited to welcome our Interim Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Peter Knobel.
As many of you know, Rabbi Knobel is a highly respected and nationally known voice in the
Reform Movement. He has significant experience leading congregations, teaching, as well as
working with congregations as an interim/visiting Rabbi. In addition to fulfilling the ongoing
duties of our Interim Senior Rabbi through worship, teaching, pastoral counseling and guidance,
Rabbi Knobel’s experience, vision, and strategic thinking will be invaluable as we conduct our
search for a Senior Rabbi. I’m particularly looking forward to services with Rabbi Knobel using
Mishkan T’Filah, the new Reform Siddur we use at Temple Sholom, which has also been widely
adopted throughout the country. Rabbi Knobel chaired the Editorial Committee that guided
the challenging and exciting process of creating Mishkan T’Filah. Although not formally leading
our Temple Sholom clergy team until March 5, Rabbi Knobel has already been hard at work
getting to know the clergy and staff. I’ve particularly enjoyed our many conversations, and am
sure that your opportunities to meet and get to know Rabbi Knobel will be inspirational and
informative. He’s a dynamic presence with a plethora of wisdom and ideas.
I hope you will join us on March 9, for Rabbi Knobel’s installation, where we’ll have the
opportunity to welcome him and his wife Elaine to our Temple family. We’ll also be celebrating
Purim with a special Persian feast and a joyous service (see p. 6 for the details).
Celebrating Together at Temple Sholom’s April 21 Gala
I’m also looking forward to seeing you at our day of celebration as we gather to support Temple
Sholom and have fun as we Rediscover, Reconnect, and Rejoice! at the Peggy Notebaert Nature
Museum on April 21. It will be an amazing day, starting with Family Fun at an enhanced Family
Shabbat experience in the morning, followed by a sophisticated and festive evening Gala with
delicious food, music, and dancing. We’ll have a chance to celebrate Cantor Aviva Katzman,
who earns her Doctor of Music Honoris Causa in her 25th year as a Cantor, through musical fun
during the evening. (A formal event to honor Cantor Katzman’s Honorary Doctorate will take
place next fall.) Your support of Temple Sholom is so important because it enables us to cover
our on-going operating expenses. Please come and participate in our live auction and exciting
raffle. Sponsor the event by joining the Host Committee and contribute through the Tzedakah
Registry. We’re so grateful to a very special Board member who has pledged $30,000 to match
any contributions greater than the $180 ticket price. Help us rise to the challenge and maximize
this gift. And most importantly, join us for this special day and evening of “fun-raising!”
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MARCH FEATURED EVENTS
Temple Sholom’s Annual JUF Event: Temple Sholom Brotherhood
Rabbi Sandmel and Dr. Esther Menn Whiskey Tasting at Chicago Q
on “Jews, Christians, and Israel”
Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 1, 7:00 p.m.
Join us, along with Co-Chairs Pamela Bondy and Yonah
Dokarker, for our Annual JUF Event on behalf of the
2012 Jewish United Fund. Rabbi Sandmel and Dr. Menn
will present a fascinating lecture that briefly explores the
meaning of the word “Israel” in Jewish and Christian
traditions. They will focus on the various responses to the
modern nation state of Israel among Christians today, and
their implications for Jewish-Christian relations. For more
information and to RSVP please contact Karen Zaransky at
the JUF at 312-444-2810 or Karenzaransky@juf.org.
Mindful Jewish Aging
Saturday, March 3, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Temple Sholom
Please join us as we continue to explore the spiritual gifts
of life after fifty. This month will feature a Purim related
theme: “Peeking out from behind the mask.” This monthly
group, led by Cantor Katzman, with Debra Paskind and
Andy Simmons, meets together to study, schmooze, eat,
sing, pray, write in our journals, take contemplative walks,
and investigate this rewarding period of our lives. Please
bring a small journal or pad of paper and a pen. To make
your reservation contact Jason Lindner at 773-435-1533
or Jason@sholomchicago.org.
New Member Havdalah
Saturday, March 3, 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a lovely Havdalah Service and reception as we
welcome our newest Temple members, and our clergy,
staff, Board of Directors, Membership Committee and
Ambassadors. This festive celebration is free and open to
all, but please register with our Membership Department
at 773-435-1559 or kylie@sholomchicago.org.
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 4, at 9:45 a.m.
Come one come all to our annual Purim Carnival
9:45 a.m.: Carnival opens for families with Children 5
and under
9:45 a.m.: Special Purim Assembly in Sanctuary for
children 6 and up
10:30 a.m.: Children over 5 and their families join the
Carnival
More info in the Religious School section, page 18.
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Join the Temple Sholom Brotherhood at Chicago Q, one of
the Gold Coast’s hottest new restaurants. Package includes
tastings of five whiskeys, along with food pairings, guided by
the whiskey director. Cost is $50 per person. Please RSVP
to kevin at Kevin@sholomchicago.org or at 773-435-1536.
Congregational Persian Feast
& Purim Service featuring the
Installation of Rabbi Peter Knobel
Friday, March 9
5:30 p.m. Special Tot Service;
5:45 p.m. Congregational Dinner; 6:45 p.m. Service
Join us for a wonderful Purim celebration with food,
music, a hilarious spiel and the official welcome of our
Interim Senior Rabbi! Dress up and be part of the fun!
Look for more information on p. 6.
Sisterhood Annual Women’s Seder
Thursday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.
Join Sisterhood members and women of all ages in the
celebration of Passover that includes a female perspective on
the story of the exodus. Look for more information on p. 16.
The Holiday of Purim
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Thursday, March 8
Purim is celebrated by the reading of the
Scroll of Esther, known in Hebrew as the
Megillat Esther, which relates the basic story of Purim.
Under the rule of King Ahashuerus, Haman, the King’s
prime minister, plots to exterminate all of the Jews
of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her
cousin Mordechai, who ultimately save the Jews of the
land from destruction. The reading of the megillah
is typically a rowdy affair, punctuated by booing and
noise-making when Haman’s name is read aloud.
Over the centuries, the holiday has gained in
significance and Haman has been transformed into
the embodiment of every anti-Semite in every land
where Jews were oppressed. The significance in Purim
lies not so much in how it began, but in what it has
become - a thankful and joyous affirmation of Jewish
survival against all odds.
MARCH FEATURED EVENTS
20’s & 30’s Sushi Shabbat
Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
Join Rabbi Shoshanah Conover for another one of our
very popular 20’s and 30’s Shabbat experiences. On this
Shabbat, Rabbi Conover will discuss Moses on interfaith
dating and marriage, and you can help choose the music!
See p. 14 for more details. We are asking for a suggested
$5 donation at the door that will go toward our Monday
Meal Program. Please RSVP. Contact Kevin Gladish at
Kevin@sholomchicago.org or call 773-435-1536 with any
questions.
JUF & Noar Shalom - “Pushing the
Envelope Farm” event
Sunday, March 18, 1:00 p.m.
Attention 6-8th graders! Join Temple Sholom’s Noar
Shalom tween group and JUF TOV in one of the many
upcoming TOV MTV’s (Monthly Teen Volunteering
Projects)! In March, TOV MTV’s will be “going green”
with an environmentally focused project. Sign-up at
the link below and learn how to grind wheat and bake
matzahin a traditional wood-fired oven. http://www.juf.
org/teens/mtv_form.aspx. Please note space is limited to
20 places so reserve now!
Special Shabbat Service featuring
Professor Eugene Kontorovich
- Disputing Occupation: Israel’s
Borders and Law
Friday, March 30, 6:15 p.m.
Join us for a special presentation by Professor
Kontorovitch who will speak on international law
as it applies to public arguments in Israel. Professor
Kontorovich teaches at Northwestern University
School of law, where he specializes in constitutional and
international law. He also regularly teaches law at Tel Aviv
University. Prof. Kontorovich is an internationally soughtafter lecturer, and speaks frequently about the legal and
historical aspects of the Israeli-Arab conflict at synagogues
and to student groups at dozens of universities across the
country, as well as the Israeli Military Advocate General’s
International Law Department, CAMERA, the AJC,
Decalogue Society and in numerous live and televised
appearances. His writings on Israel have appeared in the
Wall Street Journal, Jerusalem Post, and numerous other
publications. We look forward to seeing you at what is
sure to be a fascinating event.
SAVE THE DATE
Kehilla 20s/30s Seder at Temple
Sholom
Friday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Annual 2nd Night Temple Sholom
Congregational Seder, led by
Cantor Aviva Katzman
Saturday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Last Day Passover Service (with
Emanuel Congregation)
Friday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.
Marty Brounstein speaks about
his book “Two Among the
Righteous Few”
Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.
Rediscover. Reconnect. Rejoice!
Temple Sholom’s Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, April 21 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
9:30 a.m. – Family Festivities
6:00 p.m. – Evening Gala
Mark your calendar for this green themed extravaganza
and stay tuned for your invitation in the mail. For more
information, please see p. 21 and contact Lisa Kaplan at
lkaplan@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1542.
Olam HaMitzvot
(Annual “Day of Good Deeds”)
Sunday, April 29
Please see the FLYER for more information! Volunteer
your time and join others in our community in the
pursuit of Tikkun Olam (“healing the world”). Speakers
are scheduled for the Shabbat Service on Friday evening
(April 27) and for the Sunday lunch. Stay tuned for
notices about the afternoon projects on Sunday, April 29.
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SPECIAL PURIM EVENT
Travel back in time to Old Persia with
Temple Sholom’s Traditional
Purim Persian Feast
Grab a carpet and fly back to celebrate the Purim story with food and
fun. Congregants of all ages are welcome as we get together to enjoy enjoy
FAMILY FUN and a congregational feast with Persian inspired food before
a joyous Purim Service. This will be accompanied by a fun-filled spiel where
those in attendance will be encouraged to shake their groggers at Haman,
and CHEER Esther! Dress as a character from the Purim story or any
memorable personality (including your own).
The Service will also feature the installation of our Interim Senior Rabbi:
Rabbi Peter Knobel. Please come and welcome him to our Temple!
Friday March 9
5:30 p.m. Special Tot Shabbat
5:45 p.m. Congregational Persian Feast!
6:45 p.m. A spectacular Service including a
hilarious Purim Spiel!
And featuring the installation of our new Interim
Senior Rabbi: Rabbi Peter Knobel!
Reservations are required for dinner.
Dinner reservations MUST be confirmed with payment.
Member Cost: $25/adult, Non-Member Cost: $35/adults
Children $15/child under 12-years-old
Children under 2-years-old are free.
Dinner seating is limited. Please RSVP.
Contact Kylie Zacharia at 773-435-1559 or Kylie@sholomchicago.org
Shabbat Service is free and open to all.
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GAN SHALOM
Here’s what’s happening at Gan Shalom in the month of March…
2012-2013 School Registration is now complete
Our members should hear back by the first week of March and non-members by mid-March.
Thank you for your applications!
Tot Shabbat and Purim Feast & Service
Friday, March 9, 5:30 p.m.
Join us on Friday, March 9th before the Purim Persian Feast Dinner at 5:30 p.m. for a special
Tot Shabbat Service, filled with singing and prayers! This will be followed by the family friendly
Congregational Purim Persian Feast at 5:45 p.m. and Shabbat Service at 6:45 p.m.
Reservations are required for the Persian Feast.
Dinner reservations MUST be confirmed with payment.
Member Cost: $25/adult, Non-Member Cost: $35/adult
Children: $15/child under 12-years-old, Children under 2-years-old are free
Contact Kylie Zacharia at 773-435-1559 or Kylie@sholomchicago.org by March 5th.
From
Rimma Khodosh,
Gan Shalom
Director
rimma@
sholomchicago.org
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 4, 9:45 a.m.
Come one come all to our annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 4 and come dressed as
a character from the story of Purim. Festivities will begin in our Sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. with
our special Purim assembly, followed by the carnival, which will take place in Bettie Port Hall,
beginning at 9:45 a.m. for families with children 5 and under. At the same time there will be
a Special Purim Assembly in Sanctuary for children 6 and up who join in the Carnival at 10:30
a.m. Enjoy games, prizes, raffles, and lunch as we come together to celebrate Purim.
LAKESHORE MERCAZ
A Presentation by Rabbi David Fox Sandmel: The Jewish
Annotated New Testament: Why Should Jews Care?
Tuesday, March 13, 1:00 p.m. at Temple Sholom
Oxford University Press recently published The Jewish Annotated New Testament, a
commentary on Christian scriptures prepared by Jewish scholars from around the world. What
is different about this volume from other commentaries? Was it necessary? And why should
Jews care?
In addition to being Rabbi-Educator at our Temple, Rabbi Sandmel holds the Crown-Ryan
Chair of Jewish Studies at Catholic Theological Union and is active in interfaith dialogue
nationally and internationally.
This Program is free and open to the community. For more information, call 773-508-1134
The Lakeshore Mercaz: Center for Jewish Older Adults is a collaborative effort among Temple Sholom of
Chicago, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, CJE SeniorLife, and Emanuel Congregation.
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B’NAI MITZVAH
Matthew Zoll
March 3
Sydney Elizabeth Baer
March 10
Noah Weber
March 10
For privacy purposes we remove the B’nai Mitzvah
information from the web version. Please contact
Jason@sholomchicago.org if you have any questions.
JUF Tweens Page Seeks Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tikkun Olam Projects
The JUF News features a Tweens Page designed to speak to “tweens,” those “in between” childhood and teenhood, ages 8-12. One feature of the Tweens Page is a profile of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrant and their “tikkun
olam” or social justice project. The Tweens Page is actively looking for 2012 Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrants
whose projects revolve around Israel or helping people in need. The celebrant’s photo, project and story will
appear both in The JUF News print edition and online at www.juf.org/tweens/bb_mitzvah_stories.aspx.
To showcase our Sholom students, please send submissions to Paul Wieder, Tweens Page Editor, at
paulwieder@juf.org or call 312-444-2897.
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B’NAI MITZVAH
Harris Brown
March 24
Hailey Stern
March 30
For privacy purposes we remove the B’nai Mitzvah
information from the web version. Please contact
Jason@sholomchicago.org if you have any questions.
Temple Sholom’s Wednesday Study Group
If you’d like to add more spirituality, learning, and camaraderie to your week, join our
Wednesday morning study group. This group, which meets from 10:00 am - 11:30 a.m. is
led by members of the clergy and alternate instructors during the weeks of Adult education.
Upcoming study session topics include:
• The Chronicler’s History of Israel - Rabbi Sandmel
• Wisdom of Ecclesiastes - Cantor Katzman
Contact Kevin Gladish at Kevin@sholomchicago.org or at 773-435-1536 with any questions
and we hope you can join us.
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BOOK CORNER
From
Michael Howards,
Temple Librarian
librarian@
sholomchicago.org
In the Library...
From time to time I have mentioned that our Rabbis and/or their fathers have been authors of
significant Jewish Literature or commentary. This month I am featuring The Jewish Annotated New
Testament.
Rabbi Sandmel has contributed to this volume, which is featured prominently in our 4th floor display
case. Both he and his father have contributed important books regarding the relationship of Jews and
Christians. With Passover and Easter coming up next month, this is particularly relevant. Here is part
of a description from Amazon.com:
“Although major New Testament figures--Jesus and Paul, Peter and James, Jesus’ mother Mary and Mary
Magdalene--were Jews, living in a culture steeped in Jewish history, beliefs, and practices, there has never
been an edition of the New Testament that addresses its Jewish background and the culture from which it
grew--until now. In The Jewish Annotated New Testament, eminent experts under the general editorship
of Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Z. Brettler put these writings back into the context of their original authors
and audiences. And they explain how these writings have affected the relations of Jews and Christians over
the past two thousand years.
“An international team of scholars introduces and annotates the Gospels, Acts, Letters, and Revelation from
Jewish perspectives, in the New Revised Standard Version translation. They show how Jewish practices and
writings, particularly the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, influenced the New Testament writers.
From this perspective, readers gain new insight into the New Testament’s meaning and significance. In
addition, thirty essays on historical and religious topics--Divine Beings, Jesus in Jewish thought, Parables
and Midrash, Mysticism, Jewish Family Life, Messianic Movements, Dead Sea Scrolls, questions of the
New Testament and anti-Judaism, and others--bring the Jewish context of the New Testament to the fore,
enabling all readers to see these writings both in their original contexts and in the history of interpretation.”
Temple Sholom Sisterhood presents the
Morning and Evening Book Clubs at Temple Sholom
Monthly Morning Book Club in March
Thursday, March 1, 11:00 a.m.
Featuring: Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
In this sequel to “Shanghai Girls” Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May and Pearl’s
strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy.
Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, and anger at her mother and aunt for keeping them
from her, Joy runs away to Shanghai in early 1957 to find her birth father—the artist Z.G. Li,
with whom both May and Pearl were once in love. Dazzled by him, and blinded by idealism and
defiance, Joy throws herself into the New Society of Red China, heedless of the dangers in the
communist regime and the Great Leap Forward. Devastated by Joy’s flight and terrified for her
safety, Pearl is determined to save her daughter, no matter the personal cost. From the crowded
city to remote villages, Pearl confronts old demons and almost insurmountable challenges as she
follows Joy, hoping for reconciliation. Yet even as Joy’s and Pearl’s separate journeys converge, one
of the most tragic episodes in China’s history threatens their very lives.
Acclaimed for her richly drawn characters and vivid storytelling, Lisa See once again renders a
family challenged by tragedy and time, yet ultimately united by the resilience of love.
Monthly Evening Book Club in March
Stay tuned for more information on the next Evening Book Club meeting.
For information about this month and future Morning Book Club meetings, contact Libby Isaac at 773-281-4145.
For information on the Evening Book Club, contact Sandy Edidin at sandyedidin@yahoo.com.
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FACES AND PLACES
From the Sushi
Shabbat on Friday,
January 27
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LIFECYCLE EVENTS
March Birthdays
We invite everyone with a March birthday to come join us on Friday, March 16 when we will invoke God’s blessing.
We publish birthdays on the fives starting with 25 (e.g. 25, 30, 35), & all birthdays 90 & over.
Roselle Abrams
Julie Balber
Michael Brosilow
Lisa Coconato
Nancy Cohen
Suzanne Cohn
Diane Felber
Ken Fenster
Shirley Fleischman
Lois Fuhrer
Leonard Goodman
Kenneth Gore
Barbara Goynshor
Kevin Josephson
Elaine Krauss
Sylvia Krauss
Aaron Lebowitz
Eva Levi
Drew Migdal
Kelly Miller
Monroe Roth
Jason Schreiber
Abby Simon
Mark Smith
Sheri Spielman
Richard Superfine
Kenneth Tallering
Jennifer Tier
Carlyn Ungar
Loretta Wexler
Barbara Wolf
Milton Zale
Happy March Anniversaries
We publish anniversaries on the fives starting with 20 and all anniversaries after the 50th.
52 years
30 years
Diane and Milton Felber
Donna and Jonathan Speigel
50 years
Barbara and Michael Bayer
54 years
Helen and Donald Brown
May Their Memories Be for a Blessing
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to those families in our Congregation who mourn the death of:
Shale Baskin, father of Scott (Jill) Baskin, January 10.
Dr. Alan Blumenthal, son of Frima Blumenthal, January 24.
Robert Healey, father of Dr. William Healey (Marc Kaufman), January 21.
Gladys Klemptner, grandmother of Melissa Kane-Hyde (Timothy Hyde), January 28.
Seymour Marmor, brother-in-law of Helene Herson, January 15.
Harold Morris, second cousin of Joseph (Kathleen) Morris, February 4.
Morris Schwartz, grandfather of John (Judith) Shear, January 30.
Jeanne Gewold-Sostrin, January 10.
Miriam Spielman, mother of Ronald (Sheri) Spielman, aunt of Sharon (Richard) Gillman, January 26.
Check out the Online Tzedakah Registry
A wonderful way to personalize your donation, the online registry continues to be a resounding success.
It’s a mitzvah to help support the community and opportunities are available at any financial level. Visit
today at registry.sholomchicago.org.
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March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772
sunday
Monday
tuesday
wednesday
March 2012
Adar/Nisan 5772
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
11:00 a.m.
Morning Book
Club
6:00 p.m.
“Public Life
101” Class
7:00 p.m.
JUF Event
5:45 p.m. Wine
and Cheese
6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Service
Oneg to follow
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
Morning Study Minyan
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service
Matthew Zoll Bar Mitzvah
2:30 p.m. Mindful Jewish
Aging
4:30 p.m. New Member
Havdallah
Parashat Tetzaveh
Torah: Exodus 27:20 30:10
Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 15:34
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9:45 a.m. NO regular
Sunday Religious School
9:45 a.m. Purim Carnival
opens for families with
Children 5 and younger
9:45 a.m. Special Purim
Assembly in Sanctuary
for children 6 and up
10:00 a.m. NO Adult Ed
10:30 a.m. Children
over 5 and their families
join the Carnival
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club
3:30 p.m.
Monday Meal
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Midweek Hebrew
6:30 p.m
Brotherhood
Whiskey Tasting
(off-site)
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
Purim
5:45 p.m. Persian
Purim Feast
6:45 p.m.
Shabbat Service,
Purim Spiel, and
Installation of
Rabbi Knobel
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
Morning Study Minyan
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service
Sydney Baer and
Noah Weber B’nai Mitzvah
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
9:45 a.m. Sunday
Religious School
10:00 a.m. Adult Ed
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club
3:30 p.m.
Monday Meal
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Midweek Hebrew
1:00 p.m.
Lakeshore
Mercaz
7:00 p.m. Board
Meeting
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
6:00 p.m.
Sisterhood
Seder
5:45 p.m. Wine
and Cheese
6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Service
Birthday Blessings
Oneg to follow
7:30 p.m. Sushi
Shabbat
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
Morning Study Minyan
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
9:45 a.m. Sunday
Religious School
10:00 a.m. Adult Ed
1:00 p.m. “Pushing
the Envelope Farm” for
6-8th Graders
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club
3:30 p.m.
Monday Meal
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Midweek Hebrew
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
5:45 p.m. Wine
and Cheese
6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Service
Oneg to follow
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
Morning Study Minyan
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service
Harris Brown Bar Mitzvah
25
26
27
28
9:45 a.m. Sunday
Religious School
10:00 a.m. Adult Ed
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club
3:30 p.m.
Monday Meal
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Midweek Hebrew
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
Parashat Ki Tisa
Torah: Exodus 30:11 34:35
Haftarah: I Kings 18:1 18:39
Parashat VayakhelPekudei
Torah: Exodus 35:1 - 40:38
Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16 36:38
Parashat Vayikra
Torah: Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26;
Numbers 28:9-15
Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16 46:18
29
30
31
5:45 p.m. Wine
and Cheese
6:15 p.m.
Special Shabbat
Service featuring
Professor Eugene
Kontorovich
Oneg to follow
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
Morning Study Minyan
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service
Hailey Stern Bat Mitzvah
D’var Sholom
Parashat Tzav
Torah: Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36
Haftarah: Malachi 3:4 3:24
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MEMBERSHIP
Did you know we have a very active and fun Young Couples Club? The YCC, led by Amanda
Rios and Aaron Lebowitz, has planned several exciting activities over the past few months! As
you can see in the pictures on the next page, ice skating at Millennium Park was just one of these
great get-togethers. They have also gone apple picking, watched Bears games, and laughed the
night away at improv!
From
Jody Horowitz,
Membership &
Programming
Manager
jhorowitz@
sholomchicago.org
If you know of any young couples, either Temple members or non-members who may be
thinking about joining a synagogue, please send their information to Amanda and Aaron at
amandarios24@yahoo.com and alebowitz12@gmail.com. They are happy to let people know
more and are always looking for more great people. Thanks to Amanda and Aaron for their
enthusiasm and passion toward building our Temple Sholom community!
Also, tell your friends about our next special 20s and 30s Sushi Shabbat on March 16. Rabbi
Conover will discuss Moses and interfaith dating and marriage. Thanks to one of our young couples,
David Starr and Brittany Lakin-Starr, you can help plan the music! Adon Olam fits with a lot of
popular songs. At the last Sushi Shabbat, we sang it to Rihanna’s “We Found Love.” Tell us what
tune you want to hear on our Facebook wall at www.facebook.com/TempleSholom20s30sPage.
For Sushi Shabbat, we ask for a $5 suggested donation that will go toward feeding the less fortunate
Lakeview residents dinner at our Monday Meal Program. To RSVP, please contact Kevin Gladish
at kevin@sholomchicago.org or at 773-435-1536.
If you know anyone that wants to learn more about Temple Sholom or is interested in becoming
a member, please have them contact me directly at 773-435-1541 or at my email address,
jhorowitz@sholomchicago.org.
Temple Sholom welcomes our new members…
Stephanie and Steven Farsht and daughters Alexandra and Samantha
Lori Strasberg and Steve Ginsburg and sons Jack and Josh
Whitney Huber
Sonya Jacobs Morgan and Bob Morgan
Bess Schatz
Amy and Ryan Sulkin and daughter Avery
Stephanie Neuman and Kenneth William and daughter Ainsley
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March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772
FACES AND PLACES
The Young Couples Club’s recently
went ice skating at Millenium Park.
D’var Sholom
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SISTERHOOD
From Sisterhood
President,
Cyndi Solitro
c_solitro@yahoo.com
I was thrilled to welcome over 80 ladies of all ages to our annual Multi-Generational Tea. It was
wonderful to see many familiar faces and meet new members. Thank you to Marc Kaufman, a
member of our Temple Board, who is also the head of catering at the Ritz Carlton, for hosting
us and to Susan Cahn, Sisterhood Board Membership Chair, and her daughter Allie, for their
abundant energy and assistance in helping make this such a wonderful afternoon, even on
Super Bowl Sunday! In addition to enjoying our tea and treats, we honored our 18 and under
Sisterhood members with special membership certificates. Look for photos on the next page.
Upcoming Events …
Multi-Generational Women’s Seder
Thursday, March 15 – registration begins at 6:00 p.m.; Seder starts at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Passover with us. This annual tradition has become one of the highlights of our year.
Our special Service is presented with a unique women’s perspective. Bring your daughters,
mothers, friends or colleagues. It is a wonderful time for women of all generations to celebrate
together. $36 for members and their non—Temple member guests; $45 for non-Sisterhood
members; sponsor for $60. In this difficult economic time, scholarship assistance is available;
confidential inquiries should be directed to Rabbi Conover at 773-435-1534. Please RSVP to
Kevin Gladish at Kevin@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1536.
We are compiling a special Passover cookbook to distribute at our Seder. Please share your
favorite Passover recipes with us…email them to Kevin@sholomchicago.org by Monday,
March 12.
Mah Jongg Anyone?
Interested in playing Mah Jongg? Starting Wednesday, March 7, Sisterhood is hosting a weekly
game for men and women, including a 30-minute beginner’s session at 6:30 p.m. with full games
following at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Kevin Gladish at Kevin@sholomchicago.org or 773435-1536.
Save the Date and Look for Details…
WRJ Midwest District Kallah
April 27-29, OSRUI, Oconomowoc, WI
Insights Program
Thursday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. – Women’s Cancer Discussion
Sisterhood End-of-Year Celebration Dinner
Monday, June 11
Visit the
Sisterhood
facebook page:
www.facebook.
com/Sisterhood.
SholomChicago
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Temple Sholom Sisterhood: Building a community within a community;
for ourselves, our families and for Temple Sholom. Stronger together.
March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772
FACES AND PLACES
The Sisterhood Multi-Generational
Tea took place on Sunday, February 5.
For more information about the
event, see the Sisterhood column at
left.
A special Sisterhood Shabbat was
celebrated on Friday, January 27.
D’var Sholom
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Dear Parents,
Here’s what’s happening in the Religious School/Beit Sefer Shalom in the month of March:
Purim Carnival
From Rabbi
David Fox
Sandmel, Ph.D.,
Rabbi Educator
rabbisandmel
@sholomchicago.org
Sunday, March 4
9:45 a.m.: Carnival opens for Families with 5 and under
9:45 a.m.: Special Purim Assembly in Sanctuary for children 6 and up.
10:30 a.m.: Children over 5 and their Families join the Carnival
Come one come all to our annual Purim Carnival and come dressed as a character from the
story of Purim. At 9:45 a.m., the Carnival opens for families with children age 5 and under.
Also at 9:45, festivities will begin in our Sanctuary with our special Purim assembly for children
age 6 and up, followed by the carnival, which will take place in Bettie Port Hall. Enjoy games,
prizes, raffles, and lunch as we come together to celebrate Purim. As we are celebrating Purim,
there will be no regular Religious School this day.
**Pre-Purchase Purim Carnival Wristbands**
Please follow this link to the Purim Carnival Flyer, and use it to pre-purchase wristbands for this
year’s carnival: www.sholomchicago.org/stored/file/download/464a9477 or look for the flyer
in this issue of D’var Sholom.
Junior Congregation
Sunday, March 25, 11:35 a.m.
Rabbi David Sandmel and our own Religious School music specialist, Carey Goldenberg will
lead Junior Congregation for the JK through 2nd grade students. Parents are invited to join
their children at 11:35 a.m. in Bettie Port Hall for this Service.
Looking Ahead
Junior Congregation
Sunday, April 15, 11:35 a.m.
Rabbi Shoshanah Conover and our own Religious School music specialist, Carey Goldenberg
will lead Junior Congregation for the JK through 2nd grade students. Parents are invited to join
their children at 11:35 a.m. in Bettie Port Hall for this Service.
7th Grade Attractive Map Project
Sunday, April 22
The Attractive Land Map is a huge 30’ x 15’ floor map of Israel that emphasizes the connection
between the student, the land, and the people of Israel. The Map details many significant religious
and historical sites as well as attractions, current events, and geography. The Map has been made
available to us by the Community Foundation for Jewish Education and we are planning special
activities for our 7th grade students.
Olam Hamitzvot
Sunday, April 29
Each of our Sunday school classes will work on a special project of their choosing to help the
greater good, as part of the Temple Sholom Olam Hamitzvot day.
Continued on next page
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March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (continued)
Passover Break
Due to Passover, there will be no Sunday School, Midweek Hebrew, or Crown Family High
School on the following dates:
• Sunday, April 1 & 8
• Tuesday, April 3 & 10
• Wednesday, April 4 & 11
Sunday School/Beit Sefer Shalom will resume on Sunday, April 15, Midweek Hebrew will
resume on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17 & 18, Crown Family High School/Tichon
Shalom will resume on Wednesday, April 18.
Mark Your Calendars!
Israel Solidarity Day
Sunday, May 6
Crown Family High School/Tichon Shalom Graduation
Friday, May 11
FACES AND PLACES
D’var Sholom
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
If any person
or organization
wants to sponsor
or volunteer
for a Monday
Meal, RSVP, or
has questions
about one of
our volunteer
opportunities,
contact Kevin
Gladish at
773-435-1536
or kevin@
sholomchicago.org.
This Winter please remember those who are less fortunate.
Remember we have bins for collecting household goods, usable clothing, and non-perishable food
in Bettie Port Hall. There are separate bins for eyeglasses and cell phones. Also do not forget the
Tzedakah box in the hall by the gift shop. The current beneficiary is the Jewish Vocational Service.
Monday Meal
Mondays – March 5, 12, 19, 26
Preparation starts at 3:30 p.m. Volunteers should arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. Volunteers
are encouraged, also, to stay for the entire time.
March 12 – Sponsored by the MacCumber Family in honor of David and Ethan MacCumber’s
B’nai Mitzvah
March 26 – Sponsored by the Milgrom Family in honor of Hailey Milgrom’s Bat Mitzvah
We are looking for some new volunteers for a busy wintertime and, while we love having young
people involved, we also need some more Adults. Volunteers can come early at 3:30 p.m. and cook, or
come around 5:00 p.m. to help serve. If you’ve volunteered in the past or are interested in becoming
involved in the future and want to learn more about this exciting social action project, please join
us. Also we are always seeking donations – the Monday Meal would not be possible without your
generosity, and we very much appreciate your help. Please contact Kevin Gladish if you are planning
on attending or would like to donate at 773-435-1536 or Kevin@sholomchicago.org.
Feed the Hungry Sunday, March 11, 9:30 a.m.
Assemble sandwiches and other healthy foods to be distributed to the hungry. This is a monthly
program sponsored by Temple Sholom and several other area synagogues. Volunteers are needed for an
hour (or less!). Call or email Kevin at 773-435-1536 or Kevin@sholomchicago.org for more details.
Night Ministry
Please see the URJ
Religious Action
Center web site
at rac.org for the
current issues on
which they are
working. This
is the Union of
Reform Judaism’s
bureau in
Washington D.C.
that monitors all
issues that affect
the country.
For additional
volunteer
opportunities
please go to
www.juf.org/tov/
for a list of
programs in the
Chicago area.
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Thursday, March 29; 3:00 p.m. Meal Preparation; 6:00 p.m. Travel with Night Ministry Bus.
Travel with Night Ministry Bus and join us in assisting Chicago’s under-served youth and adults in need.
We will prepare delicious food; then board the Night Ministry bus to serve others. Families (8th Grade
and up) are welcome. You don’t have to participate in both phases of the event. Just come help us cook,
or join us after work as we distribute the food. To volunteer and for more information, contact Kevin at
773-435- 1536 or Kevin@sholomchicago.org . The next Night Ministry Date will be March 29.
Save the Date:
Olam HaMitzvot Sunday, April 29
See the flyer for more information on this! Speakers are scheduled for the Shabbat Service on Friday
and for the Sunday Lunch. We will also be sending notices about the afternoon projects soon.
Passover Box Assembly Sunday, April 1
Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago delivers 5000 Passover food boxes to needy Jews who live in
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. On April 1, people are needed for packing nonperishable
items in the food boxes starting at 9:30 a.m. and help is also needed for delivery. For more
information and warehouse location check www.maotchitim.org or call the office at 847-6743224. This is a great family project.
Join with the Lakeview Action Coalition
Temple Sholom is one of 47 members in this organization that has task forces working for
affordable housing, accessible health care, human rights for homeless youth and environmental
issues in the Lakeview area. LAC has a community council meeting where all members are invited
to attend to see the projects being worked on. The next date will be on March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at
Anshe Emet Synagogue. Please contact the social action committee for more details. For more
information please go to lakeviewaction.org.
March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772
PHILANTHROPY NEWS
Temple Sholom Gala
Rediscover. Reconnect. Rejoice!
Saturday, April 21, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
With only a month to go, plans are coming together for this year’s
community-wide fundraiser chaired by Beth & Dan Bernstein. As the event
coincides with Earth Day, we will be sprinkling “green” throughout all of the festivities. The event will
support the “growing” needs of the Temple, through the funds which allow us to maintain excellent
programming and services for all members of our community. We hope that you can join us!
Family Shabbat, 9:30 a.m.
Including a meaningfully Jewish program about “Having the Whole World in our Hands” led
by Rabbi David Sandmel, Rimma Khodosh and Helena Solomon, followed by a yummy bagel
brunch, “Animal Encounter”, giveaways for the kids, and access to the Nature Museum.
Tickets: $18/Adult Member, $20/Adult Non-member, $10/Children (6 months+)
Evening Gala, 6:00 p.m.
From
Lisa Kaplan,
Chief Development
Officer
lkaplan@
sholomchicago.org
You won’t want to miss this fabulous evening, featuring delectable cuisine, open bar and live
music by the David Rothstein Orchestra. There will be a live auction with one-of-a-kind
experience packages including a trip to the Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort in Mexico, fun raffle
prizes and many more surprises.
Tickets: $180/per person, $250/per person to sponsor or $2500+ to be a member of the
Host Committee
Meet your match! A Board Member pledges a matching grant for up to $30,000
We announce with extreme gratitude that a member of our Board of Directors has pledged $30,000
as a matching gift for the Temple Gala, on April 21, 2012. All new gifts received after February 1,
2012, above the minimum $180 base ticket price ($360 for couples), including Host Committee
commitments of $2,500 or more and Premium tickets of $250 per person, will be matched 100%
(up to $30,000). Please help us rise to the challenge and maximize this very generous donation. All
proceeds benefit Temple Sholom’s Annual Fund and Gan Shalom Early Childhood Center.
Invitation to follow. RSVP early, as space is limited.
For more information, contact Lisa Kaplan at 773-435-1542 or lkaplan@sholomchicago.org.
Planning Committee:
Chairs:
Beth & Dan Bernstein
Marketing:
Joanna & Brad Aaron
Evening Gala:
Beth Bernstein
Family Event:
Mindy & Ed Kirsch
Juliana & Chad Schafer
Judith & John Shear
Past President Honorary Chair:
Helene Kohn
Temple President:
Beth Inlander
Special thanks
to Don Borzak
for raising over
$1,700 for the
Monday Meal
in honor of his
80th birthday.
Outreach Committee:
Ellina Gurvits & Tom Shinnick
Bill Healey & Marc Kaufman
Sue & Allen Meyer
Lisa & Craig Millman
Karen & Eric Pulver
Shelley & Michael Radner
Leslie & Jimmy Sarnoff
Jenni Tier & Matt McQuiston
Technology:
Craig Niederberger
Development Chair:
Jackie Lustig
D’var Sholom
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PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS
Temple Fund
In memory of:
Lena and George Gerber:
Sandra Gerber-Weisman and
Harry Weisman
Warren Hectman:
Ginger and David Russ
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kaufman:
Eva Levi
Robert Reich:
Suzanne and Allen Meyer
In honor of:
The birth of Max William,
grandson of Beth and
David Inlander:
Carlyn and Irv Ungar
Fund for Social Justice
In memory of:
Newton Green:
Michelle and Gary Rich
Robert Healey, father of Bill
Healey (Marc Kaufman):
Rona and Harvey Malofsky
Clark Pleiss:
Teri and Roger Rudich
In honor of:
Donald Borzak’s 80th
Birthday:
Judie & Alan Begoun,
Tracey & Jonathan Block,
Deena & Steve Borzak,
Dr. & Mrs. Scott Fleischman,
Shirley Fleischman,
Jennifer Gross,
Lucile & Henry Krasnow,
Peggy & David Miller,
Kimberly Ross,
Maria & Joseph Schwartz,
Robert Schwartz,
Roz & Mickey Supera, Nancy
& Earl Vender,
Helen Zell,
Debbie & Peter Zollo,
Danielle & Adam Zucker,
Moira & Steven Zucker
Eli and Ben Conover’s
Birthdays:
Julie & Harry Brodsky,
Amanda & Jeff Doblin,
Lisa & Aaron Kaplan,
Mindy & Edward Kirsh,
Tara & Mark Patek,
Aimee & Ken Thompson
Adam Flam’s Bar Mitzvah:
Mary Schneider and
Edward Flam
Hailey Milgrom’s Bat
Mitzvah:
Helen and David Milgrom
The birth of Max William,
the grandson of Beth and
David Inlander:
Gloria and Richard Reifler,
Teri and Roger Rudich
Music and Culture Fund
In memory of:
Their beloved grandmother,
Esther Friedman:
Eleanor and Roger Feldman
In honor of:
With good wishes for Carlyn
and Irv Ungar:
Helene and Kerry Kohn
Library Fund
In memory of:
Burnet Leftwich: Lynn &
Harold Leftwich
In honor of:
Marshall Harris’ rapid and
comfortable recovery:
Minnie Solomon
Religious School Fund
In memory of:
Robert Reich:
Shirley Fleischman
In honor of:
Tracey and Jonathan Block:
Kimberly Ross
Prayer Book Fund
In memory of:
Ida Levinson: Minnie Solomon
Herman Stein:
Evelyn Russell-Johnson and
Arthur Johnson
Rabbi Friedland Fund
In memory of:
Robert Reich: Selma Friedland
Shabbat Donations
In honor of:
Leevey William’s Bat
Mitzvah: Samara Petlin
Rabbi’s Tzedakah
Registry
In honor of:
Daisy Driss’ 105th Birthday:
Dorothy and Eric Wolff
Temple Sholom’s Online Judaica Giftshop is Open!
Visit sholomchicago.judaicabeautiful.com year round for all your gift needs! Please
remember to use this specific address in order to make sure that your Temple benefits
from your purchases.
Check out the Online Tzedakah Registry
A wonderful way to personalize your donation, the online registry continues to be a resounding
success. It’s a mitzvah to help support the community and opportunities are available at any
financial level. Visit today at registry.sholomchicago.org.
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March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772
2011/12 Annual Fund
Donations:
*Anonymous (3)
*Renee and Jim Akers
Betsy and Andrew Alperstein
Diane April
Terezia Rabai and
William Anspach
Lorraine Kaplan and
Brian Arbetter
Joy and Steve Baer
Wendy Stock and James Baird
Joan and Gerald Bayer
Sheryl and Robert Bellick
Jane and Kevin Berg
Jeffrey Berke
Karen and Steve Berkowitz
Joan and David Berkson
Beth and Dan Bernstein and
Family
Julie and Larry Bernstein
Courtney and Robert Bloom
Frima Blumenthal
Jerry Boomershine
Nancy and Donald Borzak
Lara Frohlich and John Bremen
Mrs. Trina Brickman
Caryn and Charles Brissman
Helen and Donald Brown
Jacolyn and John Bucksbaum
Elyse Klein and
Robert Buchsbaum
Jack Calabro
Linda and Jim Cherney
Eva Cohen
Linda Cohen
Marci and Joshua Cohen
Marley and Jon Cyrluk
Janet Silverberg Dale and
Foster Dale
Lorna Drexler
Daisy Driss
Jacque and James Ehrlich
Jeffrey Fayerman
Sally and Michael Feder
Penny and Jay Feuerstein
Phyllis Feuerstein
Hope and Chad Firsel
Sara and Scott Fisher
Continued on next page
PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS
2011/12 Annual Fund
(Continued)
Shirley Fleischman
Shriley Freilich
Mara and Grigoriy Flidlider
Eudice and Bob Fogel
Bernard Fox
Mrs. Sidney Friedland
Judith Friedman
Regan and Phil Friedmann
Lois and Richard Fuhrer
Marilynn and Meyer Garfin
Stefi Geisel
Margaret and Ted Goldberg
Irene and Joshua Goldstein
Margie and Charles Goodman
Sybil and Elliott Goodman
Jill and Brad Gordon
Barb and Ken Gore
Barbara and Richard Goynshor
Iris and Marty Gradman
Morton Greenberg
Caroline and Dan Grossman
Lynn and Peter Gutzmer
Judith and Samuel Halpern
Sandi and Barry Hartstein
Trudy and Bobby Hatoff
Marc Kaufman and
William Healey
Andrea and Jeff Hesser
Wendy and Jason Heltzer
Vicki and Bruce Heyman
Edith Hirsch
Kristy and Donald Hirsh
Linda and James Hochman
Doris Holleb
Jody Horowitz
Susan and Charles Ifergan
Beth and David Inlander
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Johnson
Julie and Benjamin Kadish
Lisa and Aaron Kaplan
Charlene Karns
Roberta and Donald Karper
Neil Katz
Myrna and Stuart Kaufman
Wendy Bloom and
Arthur Kessler
Judy and Jim Klutznick
Steven Koch
Helene and Kerry Kohn
Elizabeth Kogen and
Jay Korach
Amy and Benjamin Kovler
Sally and Jonathan Kovler
Sylvia Krauss
Jayna and Barry Kroll
Jayne and Jerry Krulewitch
Lisa Coconato and
Shelly Kulwin
Ellen Rakieten and
Peter Kupferberg
Sandra Kurtz
Lynda Lane
Nettie and Norman Lasko
Marshall Lavin
Eva Levi
Carla and Michael Levin
Judith Levin
Andrea Kott and Mark Levine
Naomi and Eli Levinthal
Benita T. Levy
Carole and Joseph Levy Jr.
Carol and Larry Levy
Cathy Lieberman
*Arin Stone and
David Lipschultz
Joan and Robert Lipsig
Jennifer and Stuart Litwin
Jackie Lustig
Judith Weinstein and
Mathew MacCumber
Debra Magad
*David Mann
Gail and Frederick Manning
Phyllis and Elliot Marcus
Cookie Marks
Bonita Marx
Ilse Marx
Debra Weese-Mayer and
Robert Mayer
Lynda and Larry Mayster
Nadine McFarren
Blythe and David Mendelson
Linda and Bob Mendelson
Sue and Allen Meyer
Linda and David Milberg
Helen and David Milgrom
Judith and Charles Miller
Judith Miner
Tracy and Joshua More
Amy Narea
Terry Newman
Karen Lewak and
Craig Niederberger
*Gail and Sean O’Connor
Marie Ogden
Andrea and Allyn Okun
Mary Gerber-Oppenheim
Beth and Cary Perlman
Ilene Quinn
Ericka Schnitzer-Reese and
Robert Reese
Gloria and Richard Reifler
Michelle and Gary Rich
Martha and Randy Rosen
Joan and Ashley Ross
Kimberly Ross
Elaine and Monroe Roth
Richard Rothman
Emily Rubenstein
Olga and Michael Rubinov
Tina and Buzz Ruttenberg
Barbara and Richard Samuels
Janet Raffel and
Rabbi David Sandmel
Juliana and Charles Schafer
Roberta Schwartz
Nancy and
Clifford Scott-Rudnick
Marcey Lieberman and
Adam Sharrin
Judith and John Shear
Janet and Larry Shiff
Suzie and David Shoub
Rose Shure
Cathy Stix and Len Siegal
Lois and Louis Sigman
Faye Polayes Silbermann and
Jonathan Silbermann
Nikki and Brett Singer
Mrs. Sydney Singer
Joanne Cicchelli and
William Singer
Bela Sirota
Sloan Family
Hedy and Mark Smith
Karen Mellman-Smith and
Peter Smith
Judith and Robert Smoller
Barbara Snyder
Donna and Michael Socol
Holly and Stuart Sorkin
Sylvia Sorkin
*Robert Spiegel
Brittany Lakin-Starr and
David Starr
Jill and Joshua Stein
*Lisa and David Stein
Sunny Steinlauf
Jessica and John Supera
Roslynne and Michael Supera
Arlene and Daniel Swartzman
Kathy and Ken Tallering
Jill and Aaron Tantleff
Carol and Kenneth Tarnoff
Diane and Jay Tarshis
Jan and Bruce Tranen
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Treister
Kathy Tuite
*Judith and Julian Ullman
Robert Urowsky
Eric Wachtel
Ralph Wanger
Sheila and Eric Wanger
Marshall Warshauer
Cookie and Gary Weber
Sandra Gerber-Weisman and
Harry Weisman
Edna and Donald Weiss
Joan Werhane
Barb and Steve Wolf
Susan and Larry Yellen
James Zagel
In memory of:
Gladys Gradman:
Iris and Martin Gradman
Alfred Charles Stanley:
Jackie Lustig
In honor of:
Birth and Bris of Max
William, grandson of
Beth and David Inlander:
Helene and Kerry Kohn
*Contributions reflect those
donations received between
January 1 and January 31.
D’var Sholom
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Interim Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Peter S. Knobel, Ph.D.
Associate Rabbi
Shoshanah H. Conover
Rabbi-Educator
David Fox Sandmel, Ph.D.
Cantor
Aviva Katzman
Gan Shalom Director
Rimma Khodosh
Executive Director
Boni Fine
Director of Financial
Services
Jodi Morady
Chief Development Officer
Lisa B. Kaplan
Membership &
Programming Manager
Jody Horowitz
Organist/Pianist
Aaron Krister Johnson
Officers
President
Beth A. Inlander
Vice-Presidents
Jay Feuerstein
Joseph Morris
Dr. Craig Niederberger
Temple Sholom of Chicago
3480 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60657-2898
A member of the Union for Reform Judaism
Serving Reform Congregations in North America
Treasurer
Steve Wolf
Secretary
David Lipschultz
Affiliates
Brotherhood
Allyn Okun
Sisterhood
Cyndi Solitro
Orr Shalom Co-Presidents
Sam Barder & Zach Schwartz
Editorial Board
Sharna Fetman
Noelle Fischer
Brittany Lakin-Starr, Ph.D.
Carlyn Ungar
Bulletin Editor
Jason Lindner
In Memoriam
Dr. Frederick C. Schwartz
(Of Blessed Memory)
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D’var Sholom
Volume 87, No. 7
March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772
Passover Events at Temple Sholom
Join us for the festivities!
Temple Sholom
Sisterhood Seder
Thursday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.
See page 16 for details
Annual 2nd Night Temple
Sholom Congregational Seder
Saturday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Kehilla 20s/30s Seder
at Temple Sholom
Friday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Last Day Passover Service
(with Emanuel Congregation)
Friday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.
Watch for more information in the April D’var Sholom
Look for information on the
Temple Sholom Fundraising Gala, on p. 21
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Purim Food Donations to the Lakeview Pantry
Purim is a time of giving, and as we celebrate with Purim festivities, we ask that you
please consider bringing non-perishable food to the Lakeview Pantry, at 3831 N.
Broadway, to help feed the needy among us
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