RABBI’S REFLECTIONS
IN THIS ISSUE
“The Meaning of a Movement” This October, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism will celebrate its centennial at its Biennial convention in Baltimore. Congregational leaders, rabbis, cantors and many others will use that gathering as an opportunity to discuss the next hundred years for the Conservative movement. Who are Conservative Jews? What inspires us? What are the practices that we cherish? What are models for childhood and adult education that will work in a time of shrinking Jewish population, diminished affiliation to synagogues and weaker ties to the Jewish community? The challenges are immense, on the national level and here in the Northwest suburbs, yet in some ways I feel it is a propitious time to tackle those challenges in a serious way. By talking about what matters most to us, we can also identify what we are willing to let go of. By focusing on visions for the future, we can re-assess where we are headed and make needed changes to maximize our resources. One example of recalibrating what we do is acknowledging the enormous change that the internet age has had on how we get information and how we relate to one another. One the one hand, instant, constant communication and information access has accelerated the shift from communal involvement to a focus on individual needs. On the other hand, that same technology can be a tool to share information about activities in the community, create new ways for me to reach out to our members through online sermons and webinars, and even (perhaps) to provide live video feeds of services for those who are at home an unable to access religious services inside the building. (continued on next page)
Rabbi’s Reflections …………………………………..…. 1 Bar Mitzvah Bio …………………………………………. 2 Passover ….……………………………………………… 3 President’s Message …………………………………… 4 Special Events and Notices …………………………… 5 Education ..……………………………………………... 6 Focus on Families ……………………………………… 7 Youth ……………………………………………………. 9 Sisterhood……………………………………………….. 10 Z’Havah ………………………………………………..... 10 Men’s Club ……………………………………………… 11 SHALVA ………………………………………………… 12 Adult Education ………………………………………… 13 Social Action…………………………..………………… 16 BJE ……………………………………………………… 16 Goodman Blog (Part 13) ……………………………... 17 Bikur Cholim …………………………………………….. 20 College Connections ……………….………………… 21 Community Connections ……………………………… 21 Sisterhood Gift Shop ………………………………….. 21 Birthdays and Anniversaries ………………………….. 24 Yahrzeits……………………………………………….… 25 Tributes……………………………………………….…. 29 Calendar ………….…………………………..……..….. 30 Index of Flyers and Advertisers……………….……… 31
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers March 1, 2013 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of March will be recognized at our service on March 1st. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm and will conclude by 8:15 pm. Children of every age are welcome! Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 10th. Turn your clocks ahead one hour before you retire Saturday evening.
UPSTAIRS THOUGHTS The guiding principles that must undergird these efforts are creating meaningful relationships; beautifying Jewish lives, and intensifying our emphasis on serious learning. As long as our devotion to Jewish tradition, to God, to learning and to each other are at the center of our identities, Conservative Judaism will be secure for generations. Without those values, no amount of rejiggering our curriculum or programming will mean anything. In the coming months I want us to engage in our own version of the Biennial conversation. Which are the programs, services and structures that are distinctive and crucial to our survival, and which are those that are peripheral? What things are we doing well, and what things could we do better in partnership with other Jewish organizations? Where are we duplicating efforts and wasting time, effort and money? I encourage you to contact me by phone or e-mail, and I plan to reach out to all of you as well in the coming weeks and months to discuss these issues. In partnership with our Board of Directors, my hope is that we can set goals that will set us on a path of deeper ties to one another and the larger community at the same that we solidify our fiscal well-being.
BAR MITZVAH BIO Daniel Gottfried will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Sunday, March 31st, 2013. Daniel is a 7th grader at Fremont Middle School in Mundelein. Daniel enjoys Tae Kwon Do, technology, video games, playing baseball, and cheering on the Chicago White Sox.
Daniel is very adventurous and enjoys zip lining and water sports. He is also an avid traveler and likes to explore new places. Daniel is looking forward to sharing this special day with his parents, grandparents, brother, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Daniel would like to take this opportunity to thank Hazzan Weisberg, Rabbi Pivo and Shira Sender for helping him prepare for his Bar Mitzvah.
I have a very good feeling about the coming year and the journey ahead. I look forward to working together as we build the a synagogue community that will serve our grandchildren's generation as well, or better, than ours has served us.
Rabbi Jeff Pivo SAVE THE DATE! – May 13, 2013
Help us celebrate the publication of Rabbi Howard Lifshitz’s book.
CHADESH YAMENU: Renew Our Days— Thirty Years of High Holiday Reflections. Rabbi Lifshitz will be signing copies of his book on Tuesday evening, May 13, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served. Erev Shavuot services will start at 7:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for sale for $25. To preorder copies of the book, please click on the link.
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PASSOVER
7th Annual Passover Wine Tasting Event!
Congregation Beth Judea is hosting a Pesach Seder on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
This is a great opportunity to sample new wines and place your Passover orders.
Dinner - 7:00 pm Seder - 8:00 pm The menu includes: Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Matzo Ball Soup, Herb-Roasted Chicken, Salad, Vegetable Farfel Stuffing, Roasted Baby Vegetable Medley and delicious sweets for dessert. Vegetarian option - Rolled Cabbage Seder Plate Items Included
Featuring Kosher for Passover wines from around the world selected by Binny’s Beverage Depot and representatives of Herzog Winery. Appetizers and desserts will be served.
The cost is: $38.00/Adult, $24.00 children (6-12) and $10.00 children (5 & under) Please bring your own Kosher for Pesach Wine.
Sunday, March 10, 2013 3 – 5pm at Congregation Beth Judea
We look forward to celebrating Pesach as a Congregation this year! _____________________________________________________ RSVP’s due by Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Name:__________________________________________ _____ #Adults (13 & Over) $38.00 _____ # Children (6-12) $24.00 _____ # Children (5 & Under) $10.00
$10.00 per person Sponsored jointly by the Sisterhood and Men’s Club
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The entire Clergy, Board and Staff wishes all our congregants all the joys of Passover . We hope you will join us as a family for the Pesach Seder on March 26th, as we celebrate Pesach as a family. CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
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March 25, 2013 – April 2, 2013 You can download the Pesach Guide for 5773 by clicking here. Last day to sell your Chametz to Rabbi Pivo is March 20, 2013
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE You may have noticed our new logo on the cover of this month’s Word. We would like this logo used on all correspondence and publications of the synagogue.
RICK DRAZNER, PRESIDENT CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA Office: 847-255-0500 Home: 847-537 3388 Cell: 847-208-3345 E-mail: rjdraz@rjdrazner.com
MISSION STATEMENT Congregation Beth Judea is an accepting 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, and the State of Israel.
Hopefully you were one of the approximately 260 congregants (nearly 100 more than last year) who attended the Purim Masquerade Ball on February 16th. This was an outstanding event at Beth Judea during which our congregants and guests had the opportunity to socialize, enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of one another, enjoy great food and drink, win valuable prizes, dance and sing, and raise a few dollars for the shul. Kol Hakavod to Michael Gluck and Andrew Bauman, the committee chairpersons, as well as to the entire Purim Masquerade Ball Committee, who spent over six months planning this outstanding program. They truly set the bar for excellence in programming at Beth Judea. We also congratulate and thank our King and Queen of the Ball, Orin Rotman and Karen Nagel. We are already excited about the plans for next year. Please don’t miss our next big program on March 3, 2013 the Rick Recht Concert at Beth Judea. Please check our weekly e-mail, website and The Word for all the outstanding programs offered for your enjoyment at Beth Judea. On March 20, 2013, there will be a Special Meeting of the Congregation to roll-out our Planned Giving Initiative. You can discover how you can help ensure the growth and financial stability of our synagogue for the next 50 years. I wish you all a very warm and joyous Passover Holiday. B’Shalom,
B’Shalom,
Rick Drazner CBJ President
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SPECIAL EVENTS AND NOTICES An Important Announcement
Mitzvah Mall Sunday’s (when Religious School is in session) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Click Here to Download Gift Card Order Form
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
YOUR OPINION COUNTS The Hesed (Caring) Committee is interested to find out if any of our congregants would be intersted in a:
Caregiver Support Group
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A Celebration of Our Youth Attention Torah Readers: In order to allow trained Torah Readers greater access to available Shabbat aliyot, we are trying a new system: A list of the upcoming dates and portions is available via this link (Torah Portions). If you see a portion you would like to read, send a note to Hazzan Weisberg identifying which date and portion that you would like to read. He will confirm your assignment. Hazzan will usually confirm within 3 days. If you have not received a response after 3 days, please send him a reminder along with a copy to Sandy Victor. As in the past, you need to check back with him about two weeks prior to the date you are reading to ensure that you have learned the portion.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
In addition, the Hesed (Caring) 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 would like to start some support groups that would benefit our congregants and we would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call Rabbi Pivo.
Aharei Mot: Mourning the Loss of a Loved One A Psycho-Spiritual Mourning and Bereavement Group, Bi-weekly On Thursdays. No Registration Required. 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Session Dates: Jan. 17, Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28. Mar. 14, Mar. 28, 2013
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EDUCATION The two Seder nights are one of the most memorable of the Jewish calendar. Many of us have fond memories of our family Seders. Others just remember the grown ups reading the Haggadah round the table, as our tummies rumbled and we wondered if dinner was ever coming. But the Seder shouldn't be dull… here are a number of ideas to make the Seder fun and meaningful for everyone. The whole aim is to stimulate the kids to ask questions and get involved in the Seder. The "props" -- be it the Seder plate, or the cushions for leaning -- are all there in order to arouse curiosity in our kids and get them asking questions.
COSTUMES: Don’t forget that dressing up is not just for kids. In some communities the father would dress up in white robes, holding a stick with an attached cloth and walk around the table chanting the passage, "We were slave to Pharaoh in Egypt..." THE WHY GAME: Get your kids to prepare as many questions and answers as they can from the Haggadah and write them down ahead of time. Place the questions into a basket. After the Mah Nishtana, you ask one of the kids to blindfold one of the guests. Then the blindfolded one picks out a question from the basket. If the blindfolded one answers correctly they get a small prize. Questions can range from Why do we eat Matzah on Passover? To Name the Four Sons? THE STORY BAG GAME: Get your kids to collect a bag full of small items from around a house -- almost anything will do (i.e. – plastic animals, a plastic crown, a toy car, an envelope, a cup, a jar of red colored water, etc.) Pass the bag filled with the items around the table and get people to pick out an object without looking. Now each person has to connect the item in his hand to the story. PHARAOH’S TELEPHONE: You need an object that looks like a phone and lots of blocks on the floor next to the Seder table. At any time during the Seder, you make a pretend ringing noise – it’s Pharaoh on the other end. According to your improvised one-sided conversation, it becomes clear that all children under 8 have to get down from the table and start building a pyramid. You can get one or two of the older children to be the task masters and shout out orders to work faster, etc. Children love doing this. If you have several children at the Seder, you can do a competition who can build the tallest tower/pyramid. WHO OR WHAT AM I? In advance of Seder night write out on separate pieces of paper the names of characters or objects associated with Seder night. During the Seder choose a volunteer. Tie a scarf around his forehead and stick a name on the scarf so that everyone can see it but him. Now he has to ask questions about himself, to which everyone answers Yes/No until he figures out who he is. If he guesses in five or less questions, he gets a prize. GIVE US A CLUE: This game works like charades. Prepare different verses from the Haggadah ahead of time, and write them on paper. Each participant randomly chose a card. He then has to mime the sentence and the rest of the guests and family have to guess the passage. Have a wonderful Seder that’s sure to delight each and every child!
School Calendar of Events: March: Friday 3/1 Aleph & Bet Family Shabbat Dinner Tuesday 3/12 Heh Class Picture Saturday 3/16 Gimel leading Shabbat Services in Main Sanctuary Sunday 3/17 Aleph Class Family Program Saturday 3/23 – Sunday 3/31 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL – Spring Break April: Tuesday 4/2 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Passover Saturday 4/6 Bet leading Shabbat Services in Gan Shabbat Saturday 4/6 Gimel Shabbat Resumes Sunday 4/7 Religious School Classes Resume Sunday 4/14 Dalet Class Family Program Saturday 4/20 Aleph leading Shabbat Services in Gan Shabbat Friday 4/26 Gimel & Dalet Family Shabbat Dinner Tuesday 4/30 Last Day of BJU
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Family Programs Congregation Beth Judea Family Events – March 2013 All events are open to the community and are free of charge (unless otherwise noted). For more details & to RSVP for all programs, contact the synagogue office at 847-634-0777 or visit www.bethjudea.org (click on “Register for an Event”)
March 3 11:00 am – How to Workshop: Passover
Join Rabbi Pivo and/or Hazzan Weisberg for this fun and interactive workshop. We will talk about the customs and symbols of the holidays and how to make them kid friendly. Get great ideas for projects, stories and recipes to make the holidays a special time for your family. There will be plenty of time for questions, discussion and sharing ideas.
March 3 4:00 pm – Rick Recht Concert
Join Beth Judea for a community concert & a pasta dinner. Rick Recht is the toptouring musician in Jewish music playing over 150 concerts a year in the United States and abroad. Recht is widely recognized for his appeal to youth and family audiences not only as an exceptional musician, singer/songwriter, and entertainer, but also as a role model for involvement in Jewish life. He has become an icon for Jewish youth in the United States, elevating the medium of Jewish music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity among the masses.
Concert Only: Members: $5/person; $15/family Non-Members: $7.50/person; $20/family
March 10
Concert + Dinner Members: $10/person; $20/family Non-Members: $12.50/person; $25/family
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Gan Shalom
Gan Shalom is a monthly pre-Kindergarten program focusing on Jewish holidays, heroes, and mitzvot for children age 5 and under accompanied by an adult. This month’s theme: “I Have a Question” Cost: $5 per session. Each class includes art, stories, music, and snack. Registration by March 5. For more info, please contact Anna Besser at 847-634-8380 / abesser@bethjudea.org.
March 21
2:00 pm – Challah Chaverim
Join us for challah making, story time with Rabbi Pivo and a Shabbat song session with Hazzan Weisberg. Registration is required by Jan. 10
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 847634-0777. Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL - 847-634-0777
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YOUTH Dear Beth Judea FamilyThis month I bring you an article written by our own BJUSY Programming Vice-President Samie Moskowitz. The article is her reflection back on her experiences in BJUSY and what made her get involved. I would like to take a moment to thank all of the wonderful congregational families for their incredible generosity during the Purim festivities. Together between the Purim Megillah Reading and the Purim Carnival we raised around $2000 for charity. It just goes to show how much good we can do when we all come together for a good cause. This coming month of March is a very busy one for our youth groups. On March 10th the Kadima and Kadinker children are going to be traveling to Rinkside Sports for an afternoon filled with ice skating, arcades, laser tag, and more. At the same time, our USY group will be joining the congregation in packing boxes for those less fortunate at the Maot Chitim Passover box packing. In addition, on the following Sunday, there will be a celebration of our youth concert at Beth El in Highland Park and all of our BJUSY board members will be honored along with the guest of honor, Chuck Kahalnik, and the regional youth commission including our very own Youth VicePresident Joan Smith. All money from that concert will be going to help CHUSY region and will directly benefit all of our youth.
Hello, my name is Samie Moskowitz. I am 15 years old and a sophomore at Buffalo Grove High School. I am your current BJUSY Programming VP. I first joined USY when I was a freshman. I was having a lot of trouble in school making friends. Now that I go every week and am on board it has helped me in so many ways! I am just a much better rounded person. It has become much easier to make friends and accept myself. USY has taught me how not to follow everyone, but to take the lead and make my own decisions. I remember my first program was the last program of my eighth grade year. It was super awkward at first but after I got over my awkward self I realized how amazing everyone there was. They mostly had met me that night and opened their arms like they had known me for my whole life. They quickly became my family and the youth lounge became my home away from home. Now that I have been participating for about 2 years now, I have run a program on my own and helped others do the same. Even if you just have a few Tuesdays open, take it from me, USY changed my life and I know it can do the same for you! Samie Moskowitz 2012-2013 BJUSY Programming Vice-President
This month will also be the kickoff of our third annual “Take Stock in our Youth” campaign. The letters should be in your mailboxes shortly but if you want to get a head start you can fill out the pledge card attached to this page. We appreciate everybody’s generosity in advance as we try to continue running a high powered, best in the nation, youth program here at Beth Judea. Remember you can always stay up to date with all things BJUSY by going to our brand new and improved website www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com B’Shalom, Marc Sender Youth Director Congregation Beth Judea 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 Office: (847)-634-0777 ext. 114 Cell: (847)-334-8639 Email: YouthDirector@bethjudea.org www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! Please consider making a donation to the Youth Fund or Rachel Hirshman Fund to help USYers go to regional programs and Israel
2012 – 2013 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2012-2013 BJUSY, Kadima & Kadinkers Online Membership Form 2012-2013 USY, Kadima and Kadinkers Membership Application
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SAVE THE DATE: March 10, 2013
BJUSY – Help Social Action Pack Boxes for Passover with MAOT CHITIM - flyer
March 10, 2013
BJUSY, KADIMA & KADINKERS go to Rinkside Sports - flyer
April 26 – 28, 2013
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SISTERHOOD SOURCE February was a very busy month for Sisterhood. We had our best turn-out ever for Nosh-a-Nite. Over 50 people attended. Thank you to all our hosts with special thanks to the Bikshorns for hosting dessert and to Laura Zoller who organized this event. If you missed it this year there’s always next year!
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February 9th was Sisterhood Shabbat at which time the entire service was led by Sisterhood women. We extend a special thank you to Phyllis Udany and Georgeanne Oman who led the service and to all the women who participated. Michelle Sussman, who organized Sisterhood Shabbat, did a wonderful job and we thank her as well. Our Vashti gala February 18 was a huge success! Elizabeth Ladin-Gross, Ellen Antman, and their committee did an amazing job of procuring services and vendors for this special night of pampering and celebrating women. A wonderful time was had by all. February was also a book club meeting month. Our interesting discussion was on “Walking the Bible” by Bruce Feiler. Thank you Susan Mangurten for hosting this event. Our next book club will meet April 10 to discuss “Once We Were Brothers” by Ronald Balson. Feel free to contact us for further information. We hope you will join us on Sunday March 10 at 3 pm for our 7th Annual Passover Wine Tasting, co-sponsored by Men’s Club, which will be held at the synagogue. Admission remains only $10 per person, payable at the door. It is the best afternoon you can have for such a small fee. Binny’s Beverage Depot and Herzog Winery will have many samples of wine for you to try, and Glenn Simon of Panosh will have wonderful food for us to enjoy. Our Z’havah group is for women in their 20’s to 40’s. Join them for their next event of Drinks and Dessert scheduled for March 11. For further information on Z’havah, contact Jenny Ban at jennyban2@gmail.com. As we begin our Pesach preparations and all the work that entails, try to focus on the joy we experience celebrating with our loved ones. Pesach is a celebration of our freedom from bondage so instead of complaining about all the cleaning and cooking involved, let’s think about how fortunate we are to be able to have so much food to prepare and the freedom to share it with our beloved family and friends. And don’t forget to check out Sisterhood’s L’Chaim, Too cookbook for Passover recipes. It’s available in the gift shop and makes a terrific hostess gift if you’re lucky enough to be invited to a seder, or to give to yourself! Chag sameach!
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Upcoming Events- Mark your calendars MARCH: March 10 – Passover Wine Tasting with Men’s Club APRIL: April 8 April 10
Education Program – Suicide Prevention Book Club–Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson
Sisterhood wishes to congratulate King Orin Rotman and our very own Queen Karen Nagel!
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Debbi Green and Bobbi Goldenberg Sisterhood Co-Presidents
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MEN’S CLUB This past month we celebrated Eric Yegelwel’s receipt of Beth Judea’s Men’s Club Man of the Year Award. The brunch was attended by some of Eric’s bigget supporters and we could not have felt more blessed to have Eric represent our Men’s Club.
LIEBERMAN CENTER Once a month, The Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and help the elderly get to and from services. It’s a wonderful experience. We would appreciate your help on March 9 and April 6, 2013. Please contact Fred Rabinowitz at rabino49@aol.com if you can help.
We also had phenomenal success with this “Bar Mitzvah” year of World Wide Wrap. In excess of 100 people came out for this fun and educational event. Definitely a “MUST” for anyone’s calendar year. So let March Madness begin … get your calendars out and start planning which (if not all) events you will attend. 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.
Happy Passover, David Granoff President – Men’s Club
MEN’S CLUB - LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS 2013 March 9 – Lieberman Center March 10 – Blood Drive March 10 – Passover Wine Tasting with Sisterhood March 10 – Men’s Club Meeting March 10 – HomHashoah Candle Packing March 13 – Hearing Men’s Voices March 30 – Men’s Club Shabbat
The Men’s Club is once again sponsoring a
Blood Drive through Life Source on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Social Hall. Please keep in mind that Life Source, the people who run the Blood Drive, require a photo ID when you fill out your paperwork. Please bring a state ID or driver’s license because they will not allow anyone to give blood or attempt to give blood without proper ID. Also, make sure you have something to eat before you arrive. Refreshments will be provided. Your donated blood is used in many ways, including removing platelets and other by-products for various surgical procedures and other medical treatments. THERE MUST BE AN 8 WEEK TIME PERIOD BETWEEN DONATIONS. Therefore, you cannot have donated elsewhere after January 6, 2012. Call Fred Rabinowitz to make an appointment at 847-398-5488 or email at Rabino49@aol.com.
HEARING MEN’S VOICES A Series of Discussions for Men with Men
Regular monthly meeting is the 2nd Sunday of each month.
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It’s no secret … we’re always looking for volunteers and new program ideas! Consider joining us for one or many activities … whatever you decide, we’ll be glad to have you join us!
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Men’s Club Note Cards Available Have you ever wondered what to give your hosts when you go for a Shabbat or holiday dinner? Do you have the right note cards for birthday, anniversary or gift checks? Beth Judea Men's Club is proud to announce that all occasion note cards are now available in the Sisterhood Judaica Shop. The note card, pictured above, is a montage of the stained glass windows and art from the Midwest Region Men's Clubs member synagogues. Proceeds from these blank cards will help both Men's Club and Sisterhood in their efforts to support Beth Judea. These cards are a great alternative to wine or candy and can even be presented as packaged. Cards are sold in sets of 10 for $18 at the Gift Shop.
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“Light A Candle, Preserve A Memory” On March 10, 2013 we will be packing Yom Hashoah candles and mailing them out to the congregation. Volunteers are needed. Remember to light your candles on April 7, 2013. Sunday, Apr. 7 Monday, Apr. 8
Erev Yom Hashoah – light candle after sundown Yom Hashoah
Men’s Club Shabbat Services March 30, 2013 Come hear some of Men’s Club finest deliver a Shabbat Service full of ruach!
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ARK TRUCK PICK UP DONATIONS NEEDED The Ark truck to pick up gently used clothing, furniture, and housewares will be in the parking lot of Congregation Beth Judea on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 9a.m. until 12 noon. Please help the Ark and their clients with your donations. There will be donation forms mailed within two weeks from drop off. The ARK is very pleased to announce the opening of The ARK Northwest: A Safe Harbor for the Jews of the Northwest Suburbs. The new office is located in the Dundee Place Corporate Center, 3100 Dundee Rd., Suite 204; Phone (773) 973-0011. This new satellite office, at the northeast corner of Dundee and Landwehr in Northbrook, will provide increased access to The ARK’s vital human services in the northwest suburbs-where the greatest growth in Chicagoland’s Jewish population has occurred in the past 10 years. Hours at the new location are: Monday, 9:00 am – 7:30 pm and Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
MT NESTERS We’re still here!! We’re getting younger every year!! Where are you?
SHALVA The Face of Domestic Abuse is not always easy to recognize. It could be your daughter, your sister, your best friend.
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone at any time. One in four women will experience domestic abuse at some point in her lifetime. 90% of children are aware of the abuse directed at their mothers.
Abuse can take many forms: verbal, emotional, financial, sexual, physical and psychological.
SHALVA has helped over 4,000 Jewish women since 1986 and is specifically certified by the State of Illinois to provide domestic violence counseling. We are the oldest independent Jewish domestic violence agency in the United States.
Seriously – this is a great way to meet and hang out with your contemporaries. The MT Nesters is open to the community and our annual dues are still at $20. However, there’s a special deal for Beth Judea members – the dues for your first year membership in MT Nesters is NONE - - - ZERO.
SHALVA offers free confidential domestic abuse counseling services to the Chicago Jewish Community.
We meet once a month, usually on Sunday evening, except for February and the summer months. Call Carol at (847) 537-3566 or Sam at (847) 459-0316.
SHALVA’s free, confidential services include: 24 hour crisis-line 773-583-4673 (HOPE) Culturally sensitive individual & group counseling Legal information & court support Financial assistance Rabbinical & community advocacy & training
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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. For a listing of adult education classes offered here at CBJ, you can download our Adult Ed brochure by clicking here.
“When I pray, I speak to God;
When I study, God speaks to me.” -quote by 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 minyan is designed to build community by providing a passionate, meaningful and spiritual Shabbat morning experience.
This Shabbat morning service focuses on examining the structure of the prayer service, learning the major prayers and becoming more comfortable with the choreography and customs of the Shabbat morning service. Our minyan is friendly and welcoming to all who choose to attend. We meet in the synagogue library on the second floor from 10:30 until 11:45.
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 Par-sha with Rabbi Pivo, and before you know it you'll have completed hours of Torah study. Words of My Mouth: Talmud Study Sunday mornings at 8 am The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning. This weekly class provides an examination of current understanding of Jewish law, secular law, sociology, mythology, or agadah, and often dwells on ques-tions incorporating current events. Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class) Sweet Taste of Torah 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.
Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study Shabbat morning at 9 am Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants.
EDUCATION SERIES Shabbat shalom, Norm Kurtz
To register for classes or to find out more information about the Adult Education programs, contact Anna Besser at (847) 634-0777 or at besser@bethjudea.org
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ADULT EDUCATION Congregation Beth Judea's Adult Education Series March 2013
Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
L.I.F.E. Series - Learning is for Everyone 4th Wednesday of the month February 27, 2013 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm $10/ Session (for dinner) FEATURING: Bruce Darin & Larry Schneider Ethics in the Workplace Join our monthly L.I.F.E. (Learning is for Everyone) series in a delightful evening of thoughtful discussion and personal perspective on a variety of topics with a view to the Jewish values inherent in the theme. Join the Rabbi and others for lively discussions on varied topics of interest to Jews! Light dinner will be served. When does unethical behavior become criminal behavior and just how thin a line separates the two?
JEWISH FILM SERIES Monday Evenings; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Viewing of Film & DINNER @ 6:00-7:30 PM Discussion Group @ 8:00 PM
PRICE ABOVE RUBIES March 4, 2013 Rabbi Lifshitz (Discussion Leader)
Members: $9.00 for single ticket & dinner Non Members: $30 for series / $10.00 for single ticket & dinner
Join us for a thought-provoking and entertaining film that inspires us in the portrayal of Jews and Jewish Issues. But, also challenges us with new questions and controversies as only film can.
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ADULT EDUCATION Congregation Beth Judea's Adult Education Series March 2013
Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
How to Series: PASSOVER Taught by Rabbi Pivo & Hazzan Weisberg
Sunday, March 3rd learn about Passover 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, March 10th learn the Seder Melodies 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Rabbi Pivo and/or Hazzan Weisberg for these fun and interactive workshops. We will talk about the customs and symbols of the holidays and how to make them kid friendly. Get great ideas for projects, stories and recipes to make the holidays a special time for your family. There will be plenty of time for questions, discussion and sharing ideas.
Quick & Kosher: A Pre-Passover Cooking Class Taught by Debbie Frager Tuesday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm Dates: Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12 Cost: $15 for the series; $5 for each class Join us for enriching and entertaining evenings of quick, kosher, and delicious cooking. Learn some great techniques and pick up new Passover recipes.
Jewish Ethics Then and Now Taught by Rabbi Pivo Thursday Mornings: 10:30 – 11:30 am Dates: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14 Through an in-depth look at the classic tractate Pirkei Avot, this class will discuss the ethical issues that confronted our ancestors as well as those that we continue to struggle with. Topics will include: The connection between our actions and our reward, in this life and beyond; the balance between personal needs and communal obligations; partnerships with those with unseemly backgrounds or businesses, and social relations between the sexes.
Rambam Taught by Rabbi Pivo Tuesday Evenings 8:00 - 9:00 pm Dates: March 19, April 9, 16, 23, 30 There are many ways to describe God and God's attributes. The medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides (Rambam) wrote extensively on the topic eight hundred years ago, yet his views remain remarkably fresh and inspiring for our time. This class will study selections from Rambam's classic code Mishneh Torah to better understand God language in his time and in ours.
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CONGA BETH JUDEA CONGA BETH JUDEA ( TO MIAMI SOUND MACHINE "CONGA") ( lyric adapted by Orin Rotman) CHORUS Come to Beth Judea and you'll get some Torah Come to Beth Judea and you'll dance the Hora Come to Beth Judea and shake your lulov Come to Beth Judea and get a new love. Come to Beth Judea and you'll get some Torah Come to Beth Judea and you'll dance the Hora Come to Beth Judea and shake your lulov Don't you fight it 'til you've tried it - Do our Conga beat V.1 Everybody gather 'round now Let your body feel the heat Doin' mitzvot every chance now Do them once and then repeat. It's the rhythm of our Conga And like honey oh so sweet If you want to join our Conga join us when we pray and eat. Chorus V.2 Feel the fire of desire as you dance with chaverim 'Cause right now we're going to party And tonight we're going to dream Dream of family, and of friendships that begin and live right here Dream of life lived to its fullest Our Beth Judea's got no peer.
Chorus v.3 We're dancin' hardy at our Purim party It has really been a treat Come and join me every Shabbos I'll be here to save your seat! Chorus
SOCIAL ACTION SOCIAL ACTION EVENTS FOR MARCH 2013 Bingo at Friend Center Sunday, March 3, 2013 We will assist early Alzheimer patients to play bingo on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Friend Center, which is located at 1601 Lake Cook Road, right next to Gidwitz in Northbrook. This is a rewarding and fun afternoon.
Bring Your Dogs to Brentwood North Nursing Home Sunday, March 24, 2013 Our next date for bringing our dogs to visit Brentwood North Nursing Home is Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 1 to 2 p.m. This is a wonderful activity for families, and our visits are greatly appreciated by the residents. The nursing home is located at 3705 Deerfield Road, Riverwoods.
Support the Ark Family We continue to support a family identified by the Ark by providing groceries on a monthly basis. Will you please consider a financial donation to help support the program?
Maot Chitim March 10 – Packing March 16 – Egg Banding March 17 - Delivery It’s hard to believe but it is time to start thinking about Pesach. Once again, Beth Judea will be supporting the Maot Chitim program, which provides low-income elderly with Passover food. The upcoming dates are listed above: non-perishable packing, March 10; egg banding, March 16; and delivery date, March 17th. Stay tuned for additional information as it is available.
To RSVP for any of these programs or to volunteer on the Social Action Committee, please contact Marilyn Green-Rebnord at drebnord@comcast.net.
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ALIYAH IN OUR 60’s FROM ARLINGTON HTS, IL TO CAESEREA, ISRAEL (Part 13) L TO R: HOWIE GOODMAN, SUZANNE GOODMAN, AND BEVERLY GOODMAN TCHERNOV NEAR EILAT, ISRAEL 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.
Follow Up to National Elections in Israel (as published in the Jan. 2013 Edition of The Word) This article is a follow-up to the election report that we did two months ago. We thought we understood then how elections work here. However, we have learned even more the last few days. Although the elections will be over by the time you receive this blog, we feel that it's important to talk about how the pre-election occurred and what happened at election time. We learned that ads, both TV and radio, cannot occur until two weeks prior to the date of elections. Since elections were January 23, first day of the ads started January 8. The determination of how many ads you can have is based on the mandate that you received in the last Knesset election. There were many surprises from the election results. About 67% of eligible voters actually voted. The recent US election was about 58% percent. Fifty-eight percent of the eligible Arab Israelis voted. Twenty one percent of that 58% voted for Zionist parties. Seven percent or almost 250,000 votes went to parties that didn't make the 2% threshold. Twenty-seven of the Knesset members will be women, which is an all-time high. There are 48 new members out of 120 Knesset members. And if you count six others who were not in the 18th Knesset, there are 54 new members. Likud Beitanyu received 31 seats. This was a disappointment from the expected 40 plus seats. Yesh Atid, a new party, was the real surprise with 19 seats. This included an American born Haredim Rabbi, Dov Lipman. He made aliyah eight years ago with his wife and four children. He lives in Beit Semesh where a number of months ago some ultraorthodox people were protesting the presence of police after a group of ultraorthodox had berated some orthodox school girls for not wearing what they considered the proper attire. This caused his activism when Dov became upset that the local and national authorities wouldn't help. Authorities said their allegiance was to those that voted and elected them.
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ALIYAH IN OUR 60’s (continued from previous page) We had a similar experience at our Masorti (Conservative) congregation a number of months ago. Dov eventually decided to become involved in a new party called Yesh Atid or "there is a future.” Yair Lapid, a former Israeli TV broadcaster, formed the party. Dov Lipman was slated number 17 on their list and, realistically, did not expect to be in the Knesset. Most pundits expected the party to receive, perhaps, 11 seats. Rabbi Lipman spoke at an AACI (Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel) political debate in Netanya. Some of our congregants, including the synagogue president, attended. Lipman stated that his party believed in religious pluralism. Our synagogue president asked if he would be willing to state the party’s beliefs at our synagogue, and he agreed. We invited other political parties to come, but they declined. Dov Lipman came, as he promised, and again stated Yesh Atid's commitment to religious pluralism. We attended his speech at our synagogue. His party believes either all religious sectors in Israel should receive state financial support or none should receive support. The party also believes in resuming talks with the Palestinians, but Jerusalem should not be divided, the settlements should remain, and Israel should remain as a Jewish State. Another part of the platform of Yesh Atid is that all Israelis should be in the military or perform some form of national service. Schools should either require five basic subject areas or not receive state funding. Dov also believes that Bagrut, or the senior high school national exams, should be eliminated. The schools and students spend months preparing for these exams, and some students hire tutors. However, it has been found that the time spent does not apparently equate to better results. We are discovering the reasoning of voters in Israel. Most people felt Netanyahu's combined Likud Beitanyu party would receive the most seats in the new Knesset but not a majority. What the voters were concerned about was who would be in the coalition. Many do not want the right-wing ultraorthodox to be in the coalition or “peace at all costs” parties on the opposite end of the political spectrum. Therefore, many Israelis vote for the party they want as the second or third largest who represent their viewpoints. Yesh Atid received enough votes for second place. Remember, you need 61 votes to be the coalition. Parties who agree to form a coalition with each other, not individual votes, determine the total votes. Even though the election is over, the real fun has just begun. Each party leader meets with Shimon Peres, President of Israel, and tells him who they feel should be the prime minister. Peres then states whom he wants to try and form a coalition. That party has 21 days to complete the task. They may ask for an extension. Dov Lipman had to renounce his US citizenship in order to be a Knesset member. We don't know if we could do that. Some Israelis feel it is important because if things become difficult in Israel, dual citizenship individuals might return to the USA or other countries where they have citizenship. We don't think we would do that. What would the parties gain from joining the coalition? They usually draw a red line in the sand that if not agreed to, the party will not join the coalition. Also, they can ask for ministerial positions, such as Minister of Defense, Finance, or the Foreign Ministry. There are some thoughts that Yair Lipid, founder and head of Yesh Atid, may want the Minister of Foreign Affairs position. He has already announced that he will run for the Prime Minister position in the next election. Netanyahu has also stated he will run for a fourth time after this Knesset ends. We are not here long enough to make a prediction. We will give you as much information as available before the article has to be submitted. Our guess is nothing will be decided by then. By the way, Kadima, which had more seats in the last Knesset than any other party, now has two seats in the nineteenth Knesset. Therefore, Israelis tell us that we shouldn’t become too excited about a new party. Election Day was interesting. It is a national vacation day and is one of the few non -religious holidays. We received a mail notice a few weeks before the election telling us where to go to vote. It was the elementary school in Caeseria. Just as an aside, all schools, malls, hospitals, office buildings, and public buildings have armed guards at their entrances and parking lots. Even our guide on our Tiulyim (tours) carries a weapon. At the voting site we showed our photo identification card, Tuedat Zahut. They looked up our names and handed us an envelope. We each went to booths that consisted of a table with a trifold cardboard (see photo). All of the parties’ symbols were in boxes. We each took a slip, placed it in the envelope, sealed it, and then went to a box with a slot in it. We then placed our envelope in the box. You can only place one slip in the envelope, and the slips are manually counted. It is amazing how quickly this happens. The morning after the election, the Jerusalem Post as well as Ivrit papers had the results. When we left the booth individually, we had a feeling like we had the first time we could vote in the USA. It is an Israeli thing here to, without any qualms, to ask for whom you voted. Similarly, Israelis have no qualms about asking your age, how much you make, how much you pay for rent or the purchase of a home, how much your kids make, your marital status, or other questions that might be considered personal. A woman knocked on our door last week. She was a realtor and wanted to show our home to a perspective renter/owner. It turned out she was at the wrong house. She then asked us what we were paying per month for rent. Welcome to Israel!
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ALIYAH IN OUR 60’s (continued from previous page) On the evening of February 2, Peres met with Netanyahu. Peres asked him to form a coalition government. It could consist of anywhere from 61 members to 120 members. We already know the Labor party and the Arab parties won't join the coalition. Netanyahu would like to have 81 members. That would allow him to remain prime minister for a relatively long time. Some experts also believe it would allow him more flexibility in his attempt at negotiating with the Palestinians. The chart below shows the major parties and the number of seats. We don’t believe this chart’s description of the rightreligious and left Arab blocs is accurate. Most believe Yesh Atid, Kadima, and Livni might join the coalition. Netanyahu is not required to ask all parties that received enough votes to have Knesset members to join his coalition.
On the non-political side of life here, the shopping malls are full of Purim costumes, the Kinneret level is rising from an abundance of rain, the weather is beautiful, and flowers are in blossom. Last week we went on a tiyul to Jerusalem where we visited the Herzl Museum, Mt Herzl Cemetery, and the Islam Museum. These are places that should be visited. We also had the privilege of attending a b'not mitzvah of twins at the Reform Center in Jerusalem. The windows of the facility looked out over the Old City, which added depth to the meaning of two young girls reaching adulthood in our religion. Their father, Dani Birnbaum, happens to be the CEO of Sodastream. Sodastream had a commercial during the Superbowl. We have attached a link that is about the Sodastream factory in the West Bank THAT EMPLOYS OVER 400 PALESTINIANS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85AL1l0H0 If you had visited the Hula Valley February 4, you could have seen 35,000 cranes stopping at the Agamon Lake. They are passing over Israel as they migrate from Africa to Europe. Millions of birds fly over us twice a year on their trip. We continue to struggle with the Hebrew language. Someone told Suzanne that when she was telling people that we had been here three years, "shalosh sheniam,” she was actually telling them, "three teeth”! No wonder they didn't seem to know what she was saying. Shenayim is the plural of teeth, and shanim is the plural of year. Oh well, layat, layat or slowly, slowly. Shalom to our friends at Beth Judea and an early Happy Pesach!
Howie and Suzanne Goodman We hope you enjoy the tenth installment from the Goodmans, who have graciously agreed to blog for our congregation their experiences as Olim in Israel. If you there are specific topics that you are interested in hearing about of if you just want to stay in touch with Howie and Suzanne, you can reach them at: HOWIEG@aol.com
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WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE 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 Bikur Cholim 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.
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 committee members below.
Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack
Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.
Hesed (Caring) Committee Congregation Beth Judea Hesed (Caring) Committee Please complete the following form to notify the committee of a person who is ill, hospitalized or in a rehabilitation facility,
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Location ______________________________________________________________________________
Contact person/phone number: ____________________________________________________________ Your name: ___________________________________________________________________________
â–Ą Please contact this person â–Ą Please ask the clergy to contact this person Please return this card to the office before or after Shabbat. You may also fax the information to (847) 634-8055, call the Rabbi or contact our committee chairs,
Wendy Wunsch
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Evan Rumack (847) 253-4130 evanbr1@comcast.net
Beth Judea Office (847) 6 34-0777 info@bethjudea.org
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COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
JUF RIGHT START
Koach Outreach Program for College Students
JUF Right Start is a gift program that gives a one-time grant of $500 - $1000 per family to offset the cost of tuition to a local Jewish preschool made the first year a child is enrolled. It is not based on need. For more information go to http://www.juf.org/rightstart
Koach is the Conservative Movements' outreach program for college students. The Koach website at www.koach.org always has interesting and helpful information.
For those of you who are about to begin your college experience, Koach has produced a wonderful guide that you should view and refer to in the coming weeks. You will find it at www.koach.org/guide.htm.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Helpful Links and Resources JUF JVS JCFS JCC CJE JUF NW Suburban News
Jewish United Fund Jewish Vocational Services Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Jewish Child and Family Services Jewish Community Centers Council for Jewish Elderly JUF Northwest Suburban News
For a more detailed list of resources please click here for a list from our Hesed (Caring) Committee‌remember, in an emergency dial 9-1-1
SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah) The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder plates, Chanukah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games and teacher gifts and nonreligious gift items. They carry Gary Rosenthal, Nambe and a large number of items that are imported directly from Israel. The shop also carries special seasonal items and gift baskets. In addition, they can special order about anything you may want. Stop by when the shop is open: Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 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 their own L'CHAIM TOO! Cookbook, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion. They accept MC, VISA. and Discover.
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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, 2013 COUPON
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BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: March 1
Arthur Cohen Howard Eisenberg Robert Friedman Linda Handler Beth Polonsky Marcy Soble Faye Wasserman
March 10
March 11 March 12
March 2
Debra Crystal Lawrence Feldman Ellen Kaplan Ronna Leibach Vadim Riber Sandra Rockwell Gene Sachs
March 3
Laurence Appel Owen Pulver
March 4
Mari Cohen Stanley Eisenhammer Suzanne Kallish Vicky Kaplan
March 6
Eve Appelbaum Sarajane Orloff Deborah Tolsky
March 7
Shelley Stolman
March 8
Sari London
March 9
Barbara Hyman Daniella Levitt
Jerome Cohen Stephen Limer Brian Dichter Richard Pervos
March 21
Dana Clorfene Jill Weinberger
March 22
Jeffrey Goldberg David Posner Allen Rosenston Martin Rothenberg Lori Bacalar
March 24 March 25
March 13
Jamie Epstein Stuart Fabian Consuelo Frost Grant Willcox
March 14
Rickey Ament Betty Kolko Gary Korol
March 26
March 16
March 5
Robert Balogh Ian Charman Marcus Melnick Janice Minnick
Sam Kleinerman Beth Redfern Stanford Robbin
March 17
Lisa Quinn
March 18
Alan Green
March 19
Robert Fisher Matt Levin Louis Mills Fred Strauss
March 20
Richard Adelman Helene Fliegel Gregory Harris Jonathan Silver Carl Tominberg
Ann Lerman Randie Rabinowitz Dassi Sklan Hilda Stern Paul Zucker Linda Paull
March 27
Pam Herstein Terry Levinstein Rhonda Newman Mike Weiner
March 28
Steven Dicker Judy Greenberg Martin Krawitz Wendy Wunsch
March 29
Ryan Aronoff Lorne Cohen Marlene Grossman William Levitan Marc Sender
March 30
Diane Gordon Kevin Lerner 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
March 11
Kenneth and Edith Margules
Gary and Deborah Frager Randy and Dana Polonsky
March 15
Leonard and Deborah Moskowitz
March 25
Philip and Sharon Wein
March 16
Benjamin and Ivy Elkins Ken and Dana Goldstein
March 26
Chuck and Sarajane Orloff
March 27
Mark and Debra Dubin
March 29
William and Linda Kramer Jay and Brenda Levin
March 30
Robert and Judith Atlas
March 31
Daniel and Sherry Weinberger
March 17
Barry and Darlene Bikshorn
March 18
Bruce and Linda Portnoy
March 19
Stewart and Renee Segal
March 20
Jon and Marcy Soble
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 1
Albert Appel Robert Block* Lester Copeland* Lillian Goldstein* Joseph Indes* Wanda Komisarz Ann Levin* Abraham Lippman Joel Mosak Cynthia Rafal* Molly Sabol* Martin Stein* Ada Weiner* Mindy Zolno
Esther Arnold Gerald Brownfield Russell Davis* Charles Haberman* Emmanuel Kaplan Hymen Krieberg Ben Levin* Sofia Magill Minnie Muffson Harry Rosenberg Allan Silver Esther Waddell Lucille Weisberg
Louis Bardos* Riva Chiet* Mildred Faldberg Jacob Hammer Seymour Keeshin* Bernard Kurtz* Esther Levin* Carla Mandel Dora Nechamkin* Morris Rotman Michael Spivak* Jill Waitz Peter Weisberg
Helen Berg Samuel Cohen* Rhonda Feder Vera Hefler Solomon Klein Steven Landau* Leonard Levy* Bessie Mordoh* Jack Nimzin* Norman Rubin* Harvey Stein* Morris Walcer* Richard Welch
March 8
Celia Abelson* Celia Cohen Miriam Ferber Harold Goldenson Harry Kray Irving Ludwig Ida Rodinger Max Schwartz* Calvin Stark Caesar Wollheim
Charles Allen Fryer Eve Engel Hans Freeman Abe Henning Lee Lazar* Morris Nathan* Irving Sachs* Joseph Shefsky Doris Warman Abraham Wortell*
Lena Appel Nadine Feader Sondra Gartenberg* Beulah Henning Cecilia Lerner* Leo Nochimson* Irving Sachs* Jean Silver Jeffrey Weisberg* Larry Zablen*
Shelly Braverman* Nadine Feader Lillian Gold* Alexander Kleine Frieda Lieberman* Louis Reznick Ruth Schwartz Derek Smolensky Louis Wener
March 15
Rose Altman* Henry Burdeen* Carol Dern Ida Freeman Jeanette Goldenson Paul Grobman* Lipty Holtzman Louis M. Polakow Carol Sheiner Sam Weinberg* David Zoller*
Susan Berliner Hillary Chusid Ellyn Drazin Milton Geller Frances Goodman June Handler Joseph Indes Esther Pomerantz Leo Sheiner Beatrice Weisz
Harry Bernstein Jack Cohen Carl Elvove* Lenore Gluskin* Kay Goodman Sam Harris Rhea Klein Carl Rosenthal* Gloria Silver Mary Weisz
Peter Brenner* Beatrice Dennis Charles Faingold Joyce Goldberg Marlene Green Sylvia Harris Solomon Lustig Minnie C. Shane Joseph Steiner Esther Wolf*
March 22
Gilbert Agrest Shirley Caplan Norman Emalfarb Robert Hazan David Keifsky Abe Levin* Joyce Papageorge Rae Rosenthal Julius Strauss Rose Winograd
Fred Bornstein* Martha Chibnik Michael Fagan Walter Heller Seymour Lazar* Edith Levine* Harold Poll Jack Rotman Micky Verbin* Ronald Wolff
Sarah Brown Robert E. Hazan* Joseph Greenberg* Alex Hortick Rochelle Lerner David Lipscher* Philip Rosenblatt Mildred Sherman* Bertha Weinberg*
Sandy Caplan Devora Elbaum* David Gutstein* Jerry Kaplan* Bessie Leventhal Jack Neimark Sonia Rosenfeld Beverly Sokol* Abraham Weisman
March 29
Maurice Bender* Harriet Cohen Miriam Ferber Martin Goldberg Osher Karlinsky* Jacob Muffson Paula Ribot Philip Shultz* Florence Thompson
Louis Berman* Martin Cohen Sid Fine Martha Greenberg* Harry Kohl Michael Nusinow Sol Rosenbaum Barbara Singer Betty Ward*
Shirley Block David Edelstein Stanely Garber Lillyan Kaplan Michael Kwasman Milton Pekay Deborah Semel Dorothy Slavin Barbara Wintner
Rosette Borstein Howard Epstein* Ernest Gatzert Nathan Karel Beverly Miller Karl Perl* Morris Sharack Walter Thalheimer Robert Zwikel
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April Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS April 5
Mary Berman* Bonnie Hilder* Jack Lindenbaum* Esther Meyer Norma Reisberg Ruth Steres*
Max Forman Hylda Ida Bauer* Florence Lippman Arnold Moskowitz Fred Rhodes* Kurt Weisz
Aaron Fox* Goldie Jacobs* Kois Marc Anna Offsten* Ida Schneider
Evelyhn Furgatch Rose Kamerling* Shirley Markowitz Philip Pinkus* Morris Schwartz
April 12
Sidney Attenberg Bill Carol* Sarabelle Fishman* Ruth Groner* Rose Meskin* Joseph Shikafsky
Rose Ban Shirley Dicker Larry Fox Fannie Kaner* Morris Pollack Bernard Turovitz
William Barston* Marcella Edelberg* Carl Freedman Leon Korol Martha Rosenbaum* Ada Weiss
Oscar R. Berman* Dolores Fine* Sura Gleyzer Irving Markowitz* Thelma Schwartz*
April 19
Harry Bauer* Merrill Cohen Janice Gottlieb* Nancy Joy Karlin Harry Markowitz Marsha Rosen* Ida Schiffman Gladys Wallach*
Rose Becker Malva Dobrikin* Goldie Graff* Stuart Kaufman Walter Mendelsohn Eva Rosenblatt Joseph Schwartz
Anna Brody* Martha Forman Harold Hennes Max Levine* Louis Moss Morris Rovin Emanuel Seider
Harry J. Caplan* Jenny Gardberg* Howard Jaffe Merrill Litwin Mildred (Starkman) Pessis Martin Rubinroth* Paul Spangler
April 26
Marvin Cutler* Arthur Karns* Benjamin Ludwig Ricki Reznick*
Lynne Isaacson* Harry Kintz Benjamin Margules George Schallman
Lisa Jacobs* Max Kriegler Sol Pinsker Shel Schuster
Carol Joy Lazar* Richard Krivitzky* Orville Raboven Sam Wolf*
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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: Edith Abramovitz Mike Kovich
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND
RABBI PIVO’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of: Rabbi Lifshitz on his birthday. Chuck & Marsha Bernstein
In Appreciation of: Rabbi Pivo for his kind words at our dedication for our beloved husband, father and zadie, Teddy Kray. The Kray Family
Gail and Rabbi Lifshitz in honor of the birth of their granddaughter Millicent Pria Arias. Ellen & Jeff Gluskin Ron & Debbie Kovich The Pervos Family Harold & Carol Rosen
Condolences upon the death of: Norma Gordon Mother of Cheryl Kersky Selma Greengard Grandmother of Mindy Gold Solomon M. Mordoh Father of Lauri Rosenbloom Phillip Rothenberg Father of Judy Fisher Father of Marty Rothenberg Sidney Simons Father of Steve Simons Inge Weiss Mother of Mitch Weiss
RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND In Honor of: Gail and Rabbi Lifshitz in honor of the birth of their granddaughter Millicent Pria Arias Geri & Robert Friedman David & Maureen Stolman Barb & Jeff Julis in honor of the birth of their granddaughter Maya Naomi. In Memory of: Jacob Hammer Ted & Marla Goldberg and Family Upon the Yahrzeit of: Dan Bauer, we love you papa. Scott, Alex, Jake and Brett Bauer
Congratulations to: Jeff and Barbara Julis on the birth of their granddaughter Maya Naomi Julis. Ruth and Dan Levin on the birth of their daughter Sarah Isabella Levin and to the proud grandparents Robert and Phyllis Dritz and Stuart Levin.
In Honor of: Max Pivo, in honor of his Bar Mitzvah. Mr. & Mrs. William Kramer and Family
In Memory of: Gary Korn Ruby & Heidi Korn Phillip Rothenberg, father of Marty Rothenberg and Judy Fisher. Norm & Joan Kurtz Herbert Levine, father of Paula Spitz. Mr. & Mrs. David Mandel Ethan Sulkin, my beloved grandson. Rona Wolf
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Bernard Kurtz Norm & Joan Kurtz Dorothy Rose Hannah Hockfield Joseph Hockfield Andrea & Ed Hockfield David Polakow Joel, Pam, Jason, Sarah, Marni and Celia Polakow
Jan and Mike Schrimmer on the birth of their granddaughter Samantha Esther Cubbage. Lori and Gary Thalheimer on the engagement of their son Jason to Hannah Gilbert.
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Irwin Dritz, beloved father. Phyllis Dritz
CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT FUND
Speedy Recovery Wishes: Benjamin Strumeyer Susan Stouber and Family
Louis Engel, beloved father and grandfather. Karent Berlant, Aimee Lickerman and Scott Berlant.
In Honor of: Eric Yegelwel being Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club Man of the Year. Barb & Lee Silver
In Appreciation of: Thanks and appreciation to Hazzan Weisberg for his patience in training for leading Daily Minyan. Ann & Mitch Lerman Cantor Weisberg’s Torah Trope Class. Darlene Bikshorn Evan & Merle Rumack
Dan Kwasman, loving father and grandfather. Steve & Gayle Kwasman Leonard Levy Bob & Phyllis Dritz Rose Secler, beloved mother and grandmother Gloria & Harold Secler
Cantor Weisberg for his kindness and our gratitude for officiating at my mother’s funeral. Mitchell, Jeff and David Weiss PRAYER BOOK FUND SHABBAT/DAILY In Honor of: Dr. Eric Yegelwel being named Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club Man of the Year. Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt
Our son Joseph Silberman’s first Torah reading. Danile & Paula Silberman
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Jack E. Babbitt, in loving memory of my beloved husband, on the occasion of his 7th Yahrzeit. Jeanne S. Babbitt & Family
Mazel Tov to Cantor and Audrey Weisberg on the marriage of their daughter Heather to Todd Eisner. The Bikshorn Family Michael & Ellen Kaplan
Jack E. Babbitt, in loving memory of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the occasion of his 7th Yahrzeit. Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt & Family
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Yegelwel on being named Beth Judea’s Man of the Year. Suzanne & Howie Goodman
Bruce Gerber, beloved mother and grandmother. Gail Gerber, Eric Yegelwel, Robin & Elyse
Bernard Stouber, in loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather. Susan Stouber and Family
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Upon the Yahrzeit of: Ann Nemser, in loving memory of a very special mother and nanny. Linda & Albert Stark and Family
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
In Honor of: Mazel Tov to Gayle & Richard Pervos and Davida & Scott Finkle on the engagement of their children Elonna Pervos and Joshua Finkle. Betty and Steve Kolko, Rachel, Evan, Jaclyn and Eric
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Dan Kwasman, loving father and grandfather. Steve & Gayle Kwasman
LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND
Sherry Gerber, beloved mother and grandmother. Gail Gerber, Eric Yegelwel, Robin & Elyse.
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Rose Elisco, always remembered. Morris & Harriette Elisco
SISTERHOOD FUND In Honor of: Mazel Tov to Roberta & Alan Goldenberg and Mark & Marlene Schwartz on the birth of your twin grandchildren Emma and Nora. Sharon & Harris Goldenberg In Memory of Solomon Mordoh, father of Lauri Rosenbloom, with our deepest condolences. Roberta & Alan Goldenberg Suzanne & Howie Goodman Dan & Sherry Weinberger Upon the Yahrzeit of Rose Howard, beloved mother, grandmother and “GG”. Linda & Ira Lippman
Harold Glassman, beloved father. Rachel & Bob Ragland David Polakow, beloved husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Sylvia Polakow
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TRIBUTES KIDDUSH FUND In Appreciation of: Our Beth Judea Community for its comfort, concern and caring when my mom, Elynor Klein, passed away. Bobbie Babbitt and Family In Honor of: Mazel Tov to Gail and Rabbi Lifshitz in honor of the birth of their granddaughter Millicent Pria Arias. Janet & Myron Reicher Mazel Tov to Sherry & Daniel Weinberger on the birth of their granddaughter Rina Shrager. Suzanne & Howie Goodman Mazel Tov to Cantor and Audrey Weisberg on the marriage of their daughter Heather to Todd Eisner. Ron & Jean Friedman In Memory of: Phillip Rothenberg, father of Judy Fisher and Marty Rothenberg. Sherry Krawitz Janet Myron Reicher
EDUCATION FUND In Appreciation of: Hebrew School Marina Shteynberg In Memory of: Herbert Levine, beloved husband, father and grandfather of the Spitz Family. With our deepest sympathy. Renee & Michael Klass and Family Phillip Rothenberg, father of Marty Rothenberg and Judy Fisher. The Balogh Family
CAMP RAMAH FUND In Honor of: Linda Lippman’s good health. Sherry Krawitz In Memory of: Elizabeth & Carl Rosenthal and Rebecca & Louis Schwartz, our beloved grandparents. Linda & Chuck Field
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Albert Appel, our beloved father and grandfather. Larry, Jean, Molly, Lauren and Charlie Appel Gerald Bernstein, in loving memory. Barbara Bernstein Carl Mandel, our beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. Larry, Jean, Molly, Lauren and Charlie Appel
Elizabeth Rosenthal, dear mother. Paul & Florence Rosenthal
RACHEL HIRSHMAN MEMORIAL FUND In Honor of: Mazel Tov to Gail and Rabbi Lifshitz on the arrival of their new granddaughter Millicent Pria Arias. Amy, Lawrence and Meital LeVine Mazel Tov to Sherry & Daniel Weinberger on the birth of their granddaughter Rina Shrager. Suzanne & Howie Goodman
Inge Weiss, mother of Mitch Weiss. The Balogh Family Lauren & David Gordon
Mazel Tov to Cantor and Audrey Weisberg on the marriage of their daughter Heather to Todd Eisner. Ron & Jean Friedman
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Anna Berkovitz, beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. The Halperin Family
In Memory of: Phillip Rothenberg, father of Judy Fisher and Marty Rothenberg. Sherry Krawitz Janet Myron Reicher
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GENERAL FUND Speedy Recovery Wishes: Debbie Goldberg Audrey & Michael Friedland and Family In Appreciation of: Natalie Solomon’s beautiful Torah readings. Elliott & Carla Bankendorf In recoginition of the terrific job done by Laura Zoller in organizing the Sisterhood Nosh-A-Night. Elliott & Carla Bankendorf
In Honor of: Eric Yegelwel on being named Congregation Beth Judea’s 2013 Man of the Year. Charlotte Friedman and Sy Grapin Gary & Erica Krugel Michael & Susan Mangurten In Memory of: Diane Brown Susan Rosenbloom Elynor Klein, dear mother of Bobbie Babbitt. Geri & Robert Friedman Herbert Levine, father of Paula Spitz. Geri & Robert Friedman
Solomon Mordoh, father of Lauri Rosenbloom. Audrey & Michael Friedland and Family Phillip Rothenberg, father of Marty Rothenberg and Judy Fisher. Jerome & Estelle Agrest Upon the Yahrzeit of: Ann Karno Barbara Cohen
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TRIBUTES JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of: Solomon Mordoh, beloved father of Lauri Rosenbloom. Stacy & Marlene Sachs
In Honor of: Marti & Morry Rizman on the birth of their grandson Aven Shai Kaplan Sherry Krawitz
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Barbara Sachs, beloved mother and grandmother. Stacy & Marlene Sachs
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Sylvia Katz Peretz Katz
Irving Sachs, beloved father and grandfather. Stacy & Marlene Sachs
Sylvia Katz, in loving memory of our wonderful mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Susie Rizman and Family
ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Ethan Levitan. Bill, Judy, Hayley and Ashley Levitan Ethan Levitan, our beloved grandson. Sonia Nisenbaum
Ethan Levitan, our beloved nephew and cousin. Harry & Linda Zederman and Family Ethan Nisenbaum Levitan, our most beloved nephew and cousin. Isabele Nisenbaum, Hartley, Kara and Carley Leonard Levitan, our beloved father and grandfather. Bill, Judy, Hayley and Ashley Levitan
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA MARCH 2013 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 01
GIFT SHOP OPEN: Tues.: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sun.: 9:00 am -12:45 pm
MITZVAH MALL OPEN: Sun.: 10:30 am-12:00 pm
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8:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am
10 8:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 17
Talmud Study 6:15 am Blood Drive 7:30 pm Religious Sch. Minyan TBD Men’s Club Mtg. & Pack Candles Gan Shalom Seder Melodies Kadim&Kadink BJUMaotChitim Ark Truck P/Up Wine Tasting 18
Minyan Minyan
8:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 7:00 pm
Talmud Study 6:15 am Religious School 7:30 pm Minyan 8:00 pm Aleph Family Prg 8:00 pm USCJ Concert
Minyan Minyan Program Mtg. Social Action Mtg.
3:30 pm 4:00 pm
Maot ChitimDelivery 24
4:15 pm 6:00 om 6:15 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm
Rel. School BJU Heh USY Minyan AE-Quick & Kosher
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Z’havah – Drinks & Dessert
07
7:30 pm Minyan 8:00 pm Torah Study
10:30 am AE - Jewish 7:30 pm Shabbat Svc 9:00 am Gimel Shabbat Ethics 9:00 am Torah Study 4:15 pm Jr. Yad Sq. 9:00 am MC-Lieberman 6:30 pm Yad Squad I 9:30 am Shabbat Svcs 7:30 pm Minyan 9:30 am Baby Naming 7:50 pm Parsha Gan Shabbat Perspectives 8:00 pm Youth Mtg. Candle Ltg. TURN CLOCK 8:00 pm Sisthd Mtg. 5:32 pm AHEAD 1 HR BEFORE 8:00 pm Israel Mtg. GOING TO SLEEP 14 15 16
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4:15 pm 6:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
Rel. School BJU Heh USY Minyan AE-Quick & Ways & Means Mtg.
RSVP
FOR SEDER DUE TODAY
19 4:15 pm 6:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm
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7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
Minyan Torah Study Membersh Mtg. Hearing Men’s Voices
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8:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
Talmud Study Bar Mitzvah Minyan Candle Ltg. Before 6:57 pm
10:30 am AE-Jewish 7:30 pm Ethics 4:15 pm Jr. Yad Sq. 6:00 pm Aharei Mot 6:30 pm Yad Squad I 7:30 pm Minyan 7:50 pm Parsha Perspectives 8:00 pm Exec. Mtg
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Shabbat Svc 9:00 am Torah Study Honoring 9:00 am Gimel Lead Interfaith Main Svcs. Families 9:30 am Shabbat Svcs. 10:30 amGan Shabbat 10:30 am Interpret.Svc 10:30 amTeen Creative Candle Ltg. Minyan 6:40 pm Maot ChitimEgg Banding
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NO GIMEL 7:30 pm Minyan 2:00 pm Challah 7:30 pm Shabbat Svc 8:00 pm Torah Study Chaverim -Singing 9:00 am Torah Study . 7:30 pm Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Svcs. 8:00 pm CONG. MTG. 7:50 pm Parsha 9:30 am Baby Namings PLANNED GIV. Perspectives Candle Ltg. 10:30 amGan Shabbat 8:00 pm Board Mtg. 6:48 pm 7:30 pm Bowling LAST DAY TO SELL League CHAMETZ TO RABBI PASSOVER 27 PASSOVER II 28 PASSOVER 29 PASSOVER IV 30 PASSOVER V
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TBD
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Rel. Sch BJU Heh USY Minyan Adult Ed – Rambam
BURN 26 CHAMETZ BY 10:00 AM 9:30 am Passover Svc 9:30 am Passover Svc Talmud Study 6:00 pm 2nd Pesach 7:30 pm Minyan Minyan Seder – at 8:00 pm Torah Study Social Action- 6:15 am Fast of 1st Born Service Beth Judea Dogs to Brentwd RSVPs only BJUSY-All Ages 5:00 pm Early Minyan Chametz Bonfire 1st Pesach Seder Search for Candle Ltg. Chametz done Candle Ltg. After in evening Before 7:54 pm 6:50 pm PASSOVER VI APRIL 1 PASSOVER VII
8:00 am 9:00 am 1:00 pm
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Minyan Jewish Film Series 3 Interfaith Mtg. Minyan .
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6:15 pm Aleph-Bet 9:00 am Gimel Shabbat Family Dinner 9:00 am Torah Study 7:30 pmShabbat Svc 9:30 am Shabbat Svcs. 9:30 am Bar Mitzvah Candle Ltg 10:30 amGan Shabbat 5:24 pm 10:30 am Interpret Svc 05
Talmud Study Religious School 6:15 am Minyan 6:00 pm How To: Passover 7:30 pm Social Action- 7:30 pm Friends Ctr. Rick Recht Concert & Pasta Dinner TIME CHANGE 11
Saturday
6:15 am
Minyan
9:30 am Passover Svcs. 7:30 pm
6:00 pm .Aharei Mot 7:30 pm Shabbat Svc 9:00 am Torah Study 7:30 pm Minyan 9:30 am Men’s Club 7:50 pm Parsha Shabbat Perspectives 9:30 am Shabbat Svcs 10:30 amGan Shabbat
Candle Ltg. before 6:55 pm
APRIL 2 9:30 am
PASSOVER VIII PASSOVER SVCS WITH YIZKOR & PLAQUE DEDICATION
Minyan 7:30 pm Minyan Candle Ltg. After 8:01 pm
On March 20, 2013, there will be a Special Meeting of the Congregation to roll-out our Planned Giving Initiative. You can discover how you can help ensure the growth and financial stability of our synagogue for the next 50 years. We will begin with Minyan at 7:30 pm, followed by the meeting, and then a dessert reception. We hope you will be able to join us.
Please RSVP to the synagogue office at 847-634-0777
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 Rick Drazner Executive Director Lisa Neiman Educational Director Anna Besser Youth Director Marc Sender
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 Monday Minyan……………………....... 6:15 a.m. Daily Minyan…………………………....7:30 p.m. Friday Night Services…………………...7:30 p.m. Saturday Services………………………. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services…………………………9:00 a.m.
Candle Lighting Times Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time. March 1 …….………………………. March 8 ………….…......................... March 15 .…………….………………. March 22 ……………….…………….. March 29 ………………….…………..
5:24 p.m. 5:32 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 6:48 p.m. 6:56 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.