The Word - December 2021 by Lisa Neiman

Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic December 5, 2021 Israel Committee Movie Night: My Polish Honeymoon December 12, 2021

5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047 Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org

In This Issue Page COVID Vaccination Clinic at CBJ 2 Calendar 3 Ways & Means: 5 Important Year End Message 5 College Connection 6 Young Families Special Program 7 Israel Committee Movie Night 10 Canasta Lessons 11 Torah Readers Needed 12 Social Action Bag Collection 13 PADS Volunteers Needed 14 Jewllenialz 15 Boomers 15 SHALVA 15 Hesed Committee 17 Young Families Events 18 Weekly/Shabbat Programs 19 The Word - December 2021

Taste of Torah Secrets of the Siddur Ways & Means Youth Religious Education Adult Education Sisterhood Sisterhood Gift Shop Men’s Club Interfaith Council Alternative Minyan The Goodman’s Blog The Helping Hand Plan Hesed Business Directory Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes

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CALENDAR Chanukah

Special Events DECEMBER 5 – VACCINATION CLINIC

Dec 1 -Dec 6 December 5

Chanukah Stories (see flyer for dates) Young Family Chanukah Bash

TORAH READERS NEEDED

Men’s Club

Israel Committee December 12

December 13

Israel Committee Movie Night

Men’s Club Retreat

Programming

Religious School

Canasta Lessons

Sundays and Tuesdays

Sisterhood December 1 January 6

Dec. 11-12

College Connections Sisterhood Book Club Torah Fund

Volunteers & Items Needed Bags Needed for Food Pantries

Youth IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar

Meetings Please check website

PADS Volunteers Needed

Be Sure To Check Out Adult Education Our regular weekday and Shabbat classes continue to meet – see adult ed section for details

Please contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org or 847-634-0777 if you need any special accommodations, including transportation, to participate in our program.

“Beth Judea Community News” CBJ FACEBOOK LINK

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers December 3, 2021 – 6:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of December will be recognized at our service on December 3rd. Our worship will begin at 6:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!

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CALENDAR

Watch your emails and our website for updates and changes to any of our programs or information

COVID-19 UPDATE: CBJ is following the guidelines in accordance with CDC and local government. The CBJ building is closed until it is safe to reopen. We will be providing daily morning (7:30 a.m.), evening minyan (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. at their regularly scheduled times through Zoom. Check your emails for all program offerings and the links to access. For Shabbat Services please see our calendar on our website at www.bethjudea.org for Service Time and all online events.

Visit CBJs FB Page

Helping Hands

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WAYS & MEANS

Congregation Beth Judea’s Sisterhood Presents:

College Connection CBJ families are invited to keep your college students engaged with Congregation Beth Judea. We want to celebrate Judaism with your college students.

If you would like your student to receive a College Connect from Sisterhood throughout the school year please email the CBJ Sisterhood at cbjsisterhoodmail@gmail.com with the following: Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________

___________________________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Information must be submitted by December 3, 2021

Facebook Link

RSVP To: tinyurl.com/CBJWhyNot123

Young Family Channukah Bash

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Israel Committee Movie Night

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Click Here to RSVP for the Movie

Canasta Lessons

RSVP for Canasta Lessons

Torah Readers Needed

Social Action Program

Jewllennialz

Boomers

The Jewllennialz most recently put together what we called a "Kabbalah Cookout" on October 17, where thirteen of us got together in the Beth Judea parking lot, had some delicious barbecue and snacks prepared by our CBJ Caterer Karen, and learned about Kabbalah from our very own Cantor BatSarah. Spirited discussion and tasty desserts were had by all well past sundown! We had a great time at our first in-person Jewllennialz event and hope to organize more just like it in the near future. Thank you again to Cantor Bat-Sarah for her engaging presentation!

All Congregation Beth Judea members age 55 and over, are welcome to participate.

Email jewllennialz@gmail.com information.

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If you’re not already on the BOOMERS mailing list, please email your name and email address to:

boomerscbj@gmail.com. Stay healthy, Joan Rosemarin

Cell Phone Drop-Off Box In Synagogue Office! Help domestic abuse victims by donating your old cell phones. Each phone raises money for domestic abuse crisiscounseling services in the Jewish community! Jewllennialz

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SHALVA offers free counseling to Jewish women who are or were in an intimate partner relationship. If you or someone you know needs our help, call 773-583-4673.

Greenhouse Fundraiser

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HESED COMMITTEE Congregation Beth Judea is more than just a building. It is a caring community, and we are here to help each other in times of need. The Hesed committee consists of dedicated volunteers who want to support our congregants when they need it most. As such, we offer a variety of services that we hope will be helpful to our CBJ congregants. The committee has five (5) sub-committees, outlined below, that would welcome the opportunity to be of assistance. Please let us know if you need assistance by calling the synagogue office or emailing the Hesed chairs Marilyn Green-Rebnord or Evan Rumack at hesed.cbj@gmail.com. Confidentiality is one of our major concerns, so please do not be embarrassed to ask for our help. Only our chairs and the volunteer will know. 

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If you are ill — and give permission to our clergy or office staff — we will try to have a committee member call to see how you are doing and if you need anything. This may include a hospital, rehab facility, home, or skilled nursing care visit during your illness. If you need help getting to a doctor’s appointment, religious services, synagogue programs, or such errands as prescription pickup, our committee is set up to help you. While we may not always be able to make such arrangements, we will do our best. Should you have a loss, we will try to arrange for a committee member to stay at the shiva house during the funeral service so the house will not be unattended, and no family member or friend need miss the service. We will be there to accept deliveries, but not to set up the kitchen. Rabbi will ask you if you would like this help when he is contacted. For security reasons, you will be told in advance who is coming to your home. Should you need, the committee will try to arrange to attend the evening minyan at the shiva home to ensure that a minyan is present to enable mourners to say kaddish. Minyan leaders are also willing to help. At the end of shloshim, we will contact you to check in during your bereavement. It is our intention that this period will be marked during the evening minyan by acknowledging your loved one’s name and by dedicating the reading of a psalm to them and inviting you to the service.

We would like to thank our current committee members for their commitment to helping others .

If you have any questions or wish to join us, please contact Marilyn Green-Rebnord (847-8217740) or Evan Rumack (847-253-4130).

Focus on Families

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BETHJUDEA.ORG TO VIEW ALL ONLINE AND UPCOMING EVENTS.

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ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact the synagogue.

Adult Education Series Ongoing Classes WEEKLY CLASSES:

These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted.

Talmud Study: Tractate Sukkah Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.

SHABBAT SATURDAY CLASSES:

These Saturday morning classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.

Weekly Parsha Study Facilitated by Orin Rotman

Shabbat morning at 9:00 a.m. every Shabbat morning

Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist This year, we will delve into Tractate Sukkah. We will study the scope of the obligation to live in a Sukkah, the difference between a temporary and fixed structure, the commandments surrounding the lulav and etrog, and so much more! Join us for a lively discussion with Rabbi Zimbalist on Sunday mornings.

Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants. Shabbat morning at 9:00 a.m. every Shabbat morning

Sweet Taste of Torah: Torah from Heaven Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in October We will be discussing AJ Heschel and his book, Heavenly Torah: As Refracted Through the Generations.

Alternative Shabbat Service Facilitated by Norm Kurtz

Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. every Shabbat morning Norm Kurtz facilitates this Shabbat morning service that focuses on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. Join this innovative, creative, and different minyan each Shabbat morning at 10:30 am in Room 1. Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. every Shabbat morning

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Ways and Means = FUNrai$ing DONATING TO CBJ WITHOUT SPENDING $ We all Shop, Eat, Drink… Whether it is: Amazon Starbucks Dunkin Donuts Sunset Mariano’s Lettuce Entertain You …or more

FUNDRAISING IDEAS The Ways and Means Committee is here for your ideas; please share them with us at CBJWaysMeansVP@gmail.com .

Please Buy “Gift” Cards right from your phone; ask us how. Please use Amazon Smile on your Prime Account. It is that easy; we are here to help.

Let’s have fun while giving back to CBJ.

Thank you.

Thank you all for your support.

Ways and Means

Paula Carter Ways & Means VP

Who Knows About

Did you know that Congregation Beth Judea is part of the Amazon Smile Program? We are and last year, thank you to all of our congregants who shopped on Amazon Smile Program and designated Congregation Beth Judea as the recipient. We raised over $500. Any questions about Amazon Smile, please call the Beth Judea Office. The Word – December 2021

Shiva Baskets

WAYS & MEANS

Sunshine Fund

CBJ Business Directory Advertising Opportunity

The primary purpose of the shiva tradition, or "sitting shiva," is to create an environment of comfort and community for mourners; it helps guide friends and family members through the loss of a loved one. Throughout the weeklong shiva period, mourners come together in one family’s home to offer their condolences and support. From a practical standpoint, the shiva process and practices associated with Jewish mourning add comfort to the life of a mourner following a death. In the period after suffering a loss, a mourner may be comforted by the structure and routines prescribed by traditional Jewish mourning laws.

Advertise your business in our new Business Directory section of The Word! $120 for a year (one-year term) Submit a high resolution graphic of your business card to Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org. Subscription payment must be received to activate term.

Historically, the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth Judea has sent shiva baskets to the immediate family of Board members; parents, spouses, siblings and G-d forbid, children. We would like to extend this gesture to the entire congregation. Donations may be sent the shul attention Lisa Neiman. Thanking you in advance for you generous donations. Respectfully, Lisa Neiman

Gift Cards SUPPORT BETH JUDEA BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS Purchasing gift cards is one of the easiest ways to support Beth Judea.

SUPPORT BETH JUDEA WHILE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!!

The Congregation earns a rebate from the vendors when you utilize the gift cards, so there is no cost to you. Gift cards can be utilized the same as cash, there are no restrictions.

Did you know that when you shop on Amazon you can support Congregation Beth Judea at the same time? It's very simple, Amazon smile will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible amazon purchases to Congregation Beth Judea. Here is the link: Click here to Shop The Word - December 2021

If you are shopping for groceries or clothes, going to a movie or traveling, you can help support our Congregation. Order forms for Gift Cards are available in the office or in the Lobby on Sunday morning. They can be purchased with cash, check, or credit cards (a 2.5% convenience fee will be added when paying with a credit card). Click Here to Download Form

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Youth Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine from USY

Please click here to find Refuat HaNefesh: A Guide to Mental Health in Quarantine. In this guide you will find many resources that can help you and your friends stay physically and emotionally healthy. We hope these tips, tricks, and connections will serve as supports - both on days when you're feeling okay and also on others when you need a helping hand. In addition to these resources, remember that our USY community has never been stronger or more supportive - you can find programs from USY and our many regions on multiple nights of every week. Always remember that your USY family doesn't end when the Zoom call is over. Your friends and staff members are always available for you to lend an ear, make you laugh, or just to talk. If you are looking for more resources, have any questions, or if you and your families need anything, please remember you can always find our contact information on the USY Website, www.usy.org We're here for you, now and always.

ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please see your weekly emails.

Adult Education Series Ongoing Classes WEEKLY CLASSES:

SHABBAT SATURDAY CLASSES:

Please visit our website at www.bethjudea.org for a list of all on-going and new adult education courses being offered. Check the site frequently as more classes are being added on a continuing basis.

These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.

Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted.

Talmud Study: Tractate Sukkah

Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.

These Saturday morning classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.

Weekly Parsha Study Facilitated by Orin Rotman

Shabbat morning at 9:00 a.m. every Shabbat morning

Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist

This year, we will delve into Tractate Sukkah. We will study the scope of the obligation to live in a Sukkah, the difference between a temporary and fixed structure, the commandments surrounding the lulav and etrog, and so much more! Join us for a lively discussion with Rabbi Zimbalist on Sunday mornings.

Abraham Joshua Heschel: Heavenly Torah: As Refracted through the Generations Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in September

Excerpts to be discussed will be made available, or the wonderful book can be obtained from local libraries or purchased on Amazon or other outlets.

Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. We will discuss questions raised by the participants. Shabbat morning at 9:00 a.m. every Shabbat morning

Alternative Shabbat Service Facilitated by Norm Kurtz

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Sisterhood As both the daylight and the temperature decrease, we hope that the love of family and friends during this holiday season and the upcoming joy of the Festival of Lights bring warmth and joy into your homes. Once again, the Sisterhood of CBJ has had a busy month. We would like to thank several of our members for planning and running successful events. Thank you to Lori Finn and her committee for the membership event called “Cabaret Potpourri.” Everyone enjoyed the entertainment as well as the goodies that were distributed to people’s homes. Thank you to Sherry Weinberger for organizing a meaningful and timely educational event with an emphasis on gratitude, presented by Rebecca Minkus-Lieberman of the Orot Center. Thank you to the wonderful CBJ Sisterhood Gift Shop team Ann Lerman, Debbie Dubin, Sari London, and Effie Kudlowitz, and their dedicated volunteers for working so diligently to host an afternoon of Hanukkah shopping. The event was so beautifully presented and was a huge success!

We are proud of our CBJ Sisterhood members who took part in the congregational Covid 19 Pediatric vaccine event. Thank you to Ann Lerman, Kim Mann, and Paula Carter for their participation in this important effort for the community. We look forward to an engaging December, including a Hanukkah Jewpardy event planned by Elizabeth Laden-Gross and her committee. In an effort to further support the synagogue, please keep in mind that Jean Friedman is available to take gift card orders. And in our efforts to support the Jewish Theology Seminary, we hope that you will contact Andrea Heiger, who can help you make a donation or order a tribute card. We hope to see you at our events! It is your involvement that makes our group thrive. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Rabbi Zimbalist. We look forward to his return to the synagogue. And best wishes to all of you during this holiday season. Darlene Bikshorn and Michele Sussman Sisterhood Co-presidents Darlene Bikshorn dbikshorn@gmail.com Michele Sussman Mesussman@gmail.com

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Sisterhood

Torah Fund

Sisterhood Gift Shop The Sisterhood of Beth Judea proudly shares about our renowned Judaica Shop! Our gift shop is slowly reopening and dates and times will be listed on the website and in your weekly emails. Please call to schedule a Tallit appointment. Note that MASKS ARE REQUIRED REGARDLESS of vaccination status. We are making individual appointments for you to shop for your Judaica needs. Please reach out to us, we have flexibility with times and days to meet your schedule. Contact Ann Lerman at (847) 373-8640 or email us at giftshopcbj@gmail.com.

Our Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of items and gifts with continually updated inventory. Come take a look at many of the following types of items: *Tallitot *Kippot *Women’s Head Coverings *Seder Plates *Hanukkah Menorahs *Shabbat Candlesticks *Kiddush Cups *Tzedakah Boxes *Wedding Gifts * Shofars *Bar & Bat Mitzvah Gifts *Mezuzah Cases and Kosher Scrolls *Yahrzeit Candles *Jewish Children’s Books *Wall Home Blessings *Hostess Gifts *Wedding Glasses *Decorative items……..and so much more! Come and browse our amazing collections of beautiful Judaic Jewelry – for both Men and Women! We have countless Hamsas, Chais, Stars and Hoshens. You will love our special designer pieces. Also, our nonJudaic jewelry can make a special gift as well.! You will find many price points to meet all budgets. Our extensive collection of Tallitot, for both men and women, is a specialty we are known for in the Chicagoland area! We always have approximately 100 of the Tallitot in stock…most of them made in Israel! If the choices are overwhelming – or you wish to simply allow a family member or friend choose on their own – a Gift Certificate may be the wise choice for you – any denomination – anytime. We make it easy for you too – as we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover! So stop by and visit us to see for yourself why all of the talk! Have the Judaica Shop be a go-to spot for all your Judaic needs – please come visit us soon!

Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)

20% OFF ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE Coupon must be present at time of purchase Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls. One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply -Expires December 31, 2021 COUPON

Men’s Club Shalom from the Men’s Club. As I am writing this, Thanksgiving is just days away and Hanukkah is not that far behind. I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and are enjoying the Festival of Lights. This month’s article will be relatively short, as we don’t have that much going on in December, but I hope you can take advantage of what we do have planned. On October 31, we once again distributed Hanukkah candles and supplies to our volunteers for delivery to the congregation. Thanks go out to our volunteers Joey Kesner, Orin Rotman, Sandy Levitt, Brandt Rosen, Brian Schwartz, Merrill & Lindsey Gad, Chuck Walcer, Barbara Stark, Stacy Sachs, Marty Rothenberg, Evan Rumack, Sandy Victor, Norm Kurtz, Ron Friedman, Kevin Spitz, Paul Zucker, Jerry Sakol, and Alana Cooper for your help with this. The money we raise from this mitzvah goes toward purchasing siddurim for the Aleph students and supporting the CBJ youth program. I know we have been talking about the club retreat for quite a while, but it is now only a couple of weeks away. As of this writing, we have 30 guys who will be making the trek up to the Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I have spoken to our chairs, Brandt Rosen, Steve Limer, and Alan Friedlander, and they assure me that everything is in place and a good time will be had by all. In next month’s article, I will let everyone know what happened, and if you haven’t signed up this year, please think about attending in 2023. In last month’s article, I mentioned that we were in the preliminary stages of putting together a joint program with the Congregation Beth Shalom Men’s Club. I am happy to report that we will be moving forward with this and, as of this writing, we will be going to a Chicago Wolves game in February. Thank you to Steve Limer for representing CBJ. As soon as we have more information, we will let you know. On behalf of the Men’s Club, we wish Rabbi Zimbalist a refuah shlema and a speedy recovery. That’s it for now. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Brandt Rosen. As always, please stay safe and healthy. Chag Hanukkah Samech, Rob Lipka BJMC Co-President

“Moments in Legacy” 2021 4th biennial CBJ Men’s Club Retreat Saturday Night and Sunday December 11-12, 2021 $175 Double Occupancy Room | $235 Single Occupancy Room ($25 discount for first time attendees) Food & Drinks Included

If cost is an issue, please contact Rob Lipka at ralipka@aol.com

The Ridge Hotel, Lake Geneva Click here to Register

Camaraderie, Games, Poker, Lively Discussions, and Fun!

Pay by Paypal to cbjmensclub18@gmail.com (choose to pay to “family and friends”) or pay by Zelle to lneiman@bethjudea.org Questions: contact Brandt Rosen at bdr8586@yahoo.com

“TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME ALONG!” IMPORTANT NOTICE: IL and CDC Mandates and Gujidelines will be followed Proof of vaccination or negative COFID-19 test within 72 hours of event. Please contact Lisa Neiman if you need any accommodations.

INTERFAITH COUNCIL

News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council By Joanne Dicker and Helene Fox, Congregation Beth Judea Representatives

Working together, we can accomplish much. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133 Please remember those who are less fortunate. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council still helps support our local food pantries. Monetary donations are always welcome. If you prefer, please donate non-perishable food to our member food pantries located at Congregations Beth Am, St. Mary Parish and Kingswood Methodist Church - all located in Buffalo Grove - and St. Alphonsus in Prospect Heights. . Pantry Assistance Flyer The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council proudly serves this community. If you have any programming suggestions, please forward them to us or your IFC representatives. Joanne Dicker and Helene Fox

For more information on any of our programs, please contact us by e-mail or telephone: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com, 224-699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council PO Box 5301, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMANS’ BLOG

Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service

Howie and Suzanne Goodman were valued members at Beth Judea until they decided to . make aliyah in 2009. The Goodmans have agreed to provide us with a blog on their experiences as new olim in Israel. Though we continue to miss the Goodmans, we can all look forward to reading about their adventures in Israel through the blog. To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel click here to share their experience.

Planned Giving Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate? Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea. From Generation to Generation “Making a Difference in the Lives that Follow”

Service Leader: Norm Kurtz Every Shabbat Morning 10:30 am until 11:45 am. You are invited to join the Alternative Shabbat Service which meets every Shabbat morning in person or on Zoom. Our growing interpretive minyan (prayer group) is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. We are innovative, creative, and different from the traditional service. We are friendly and welcoming to all. Being nonjudgmental and accessible, we are interested in creating a meaningful spiritual community where joyful prayer and spirited Torah discussion is experienced, accompanied by camaraderie and friendship. Join us for prayer/discussion/ learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat Shalom, Norm Kurtz Service Leader See your weekly email for the Zoom info.

Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah,

For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org

Upon Divine Service and

EVERY SHABBAT MORNING

Upon the Practice of Charity

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The Helping Hand Plan

The Helping Hand Plan A Project of Congregation Beth Judea Hesed Committee • •

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Do you need some help? Do you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment? Do you need a ride to services at Beth Judea?

WHAT IS THE HELPING HAND PLAN? Beth Judea has a group of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to lend a hand. Just call or e-mail if you need some assistance. WHO DO I CONTACT TO REQUEST SOME HELP? Please call Larry Wollheim at 847-6349399 or e-mail Larry at lwollheim45@gmail.com to request help. It’s a Mitzvah to help someone. Please allow us to help you.

You Make A Difference We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved.

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below: Ellene Lammers Marilyn Green-Rebnord Evan Rumack Larry Wolheim

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Hesed Committee

An Important Announcement CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a knowledgeable individual. We have a group of congregants who have been trained or are professionals who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We are also thinking about starting some support groups. We would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call the Rabbi. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here

We Would Like To Know WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records.

Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff. 37

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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: December 18 Sandra Berg December 1 Aaron Rothenberg Gary Cortes Heidi Sakol December 2

Kim Bauman Leonard Manewith

December 3

Laura Barshefsky Jerome Gothelf

December 4

Natalie Pesin

December 5

Leah Chiprin Harold Rosen

December 6

Julie Cohen Carl Weiss

December 7

Marah Altenberg

December 8

Ann Lesley Rosen

December 9

Aryn Geiger Sharon Harris Eric Marder Randee Weiss

December 10

Jamie Breslaw Jeffrey Brown Mark Sheft David Waitz

December 11

Andrew Bauman

December 12

Harvey Brickman Benjamin Dubin Casey Spitz

December 14

Jeffrey Julis Sharon Weil

December 15

Rebecca Schlichting

December 17

James Hyman Robert Muise

December 19

Steven Berkowitz Allyson Marcus Heidi Schrage Robert Schwartz

December 20

Rebecca Andreoli Arnie Bender Steven Golberg

December 21

Kristie Fingerhut

December 22

Harriette Elisco

December 23

Philip Andreoli Neil Jordan Ronald Kovich Alfred Levinson Neal Resnik

December 24

Laurie Ford Rachel Gottfried

December 25

David Karp Jeanne Krulewich

December 26

Howard Ganden

December 27

Carol Cohen Bruce Darin Arthur Freedman Rita Mathias Maureen Stolman Suzanne Waitz

December 28

Edward Grossman Jill Kronowitz Gary Malkin

December 30

Noah Ban

December 31

Nick Anderson Evelyn Polvi

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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DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:

December 1

Pamela & Kevin Rosenberg

December 2

Carrie & Michael Shultz

December 3

Myra & Neil Borkan Diane & Howard Gordon Staci & Michael Levy

December 4

Marcie & Alan Marcus Deborah & Howard Tolsky

December 10

Teri & Owen Pulver Carol & Sheldon Rubin

December 11

Lisa & Jason Neiman

December 12

Lauren & Darrell Robin

December 13

Rebecca & Philip Andreoli

December 14

Lois & Alan Sabol

December 16

Pamela & Joel Polakow Marny & Brian Schwartz

December 17

Debra & Benjamin Dubin Bonnie & Myron Glickman Margaret & Todd Lichtenstein Sally & David Sherman

December 18

Sandra & Paul Drizner Lynn & Arthur Freedman Erica & Gary Krugel

December 19

Susan & Aaron Hershinow Lois & Stewart Margolis

December 20

Irina & Leo Zeltser

December 21

Kathryn & Gary Harris Gayle & Richard Pervos Jackie & Brian Solway

December 22

Carol & Harold Rosen

December 23

Trudy & Robert Balogh Rachel & Marc Gottfried

December 27

Sue-Ellen & Fred Duboe Laura & Stanford Zoller

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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December Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS December 3

Bernice Altman Louis Elisco Abraham Fuhrman* Arline Holman Jack Lato* Hyman Loeb* Emanuel Pearl Jacqueline Pollard Lila Treadwell Robert Weiss

Ilene Becker* Ruth Fagan* Louis Goldberg* Ellen Klein* Sydney C. Levine Mae Mandel Edward Platt Maurice Settler Gordon Wein Charles Wolf*

Samuel Davidov Asna Fagin* Max Halperin* Elynor Klein* Sara Lipson Dorothy Patt Benjamin Levi Plaut Ben Shugan Sylvia Wein Max Zakaman*

December 10 Robert Atlas Maxwell Clamage Harvey Gold Doris Kalina* Israel Levine* Stephanie Lustig* Lewis Pervosky Diane Rebnord Sylvia Rubin* Rose Schwartz* Toby Charlene Swichkow* Newton Truger* Mildred Wittlin* Tillie Yublosky*

Violet Barrier* Ruth Duboe Joseph Green Sol Kaufman* Marilyn Levit Bruce Minnick * Andrew Pieter Sheldon Robbins Theodore Sakol* Peter Stark Janet Thomas Louis Vicker* Leona Wolf* Samuel Zablen*

Carly Berns* Gertrude Gold Beverly Guttenberg Shirley Langer Helen Lindenbaum* Ann Pervosky Sylvia Polakow* Philip Rockwell Morris Schwartz Harriet Sumner* William Toch* Harry Weinstein* Abe Wolinsky*

December 17 Barbara Abrams Richard Brown Sam Chibnik Shirley Dubin Ida Glickman Lillian Goroff* Audrey Kirst Nathan Litshein Gertrude Trudy Paley Diana Ratskoff Ruth Rotman Ilse Sender* Faye Singer* Sylvia Travis*

Margaret Atlas Robert Allan Brown Samuel Chiet* Carol Feldman* Christina Marie Goldberg Samuel Kanter* Joe Koek Marvin Miller Maury Platt* Dr. Jack Rizman* Muriel Sachsel* Larry Silver* Alexander Smith Bernard Weisel*

Fannie Barasch Robert Buhai Samuel Dicker Martin Garson* Jeri Ann Goldman Patricia Kaplan Irwin Lipka Fannie Orloff Michelle Rappaport* Sherwin Rosenfeld* Yetta Sanders Samuel Silver* Rose Stephan Elizabeth Zeltser

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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December Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS December 24 Irving H. Babbitt Irving Coady* Jane Friedland* Sandee Grossman Linda Katz Shirley Kriegler* Arlen Litwin Betsy Mosak Louis Newman* Derek Sender Harvey Shiffman* Alfred Weiner

Erwin Berenson Samuel Cooper* Lorin Greenberg Hannah Hockfield* Joseph Kolner* Ann Linderman* Mina Magarici Fred Moskowitz Claire Rothnagel Bessie Shavitz* Celia Spivak* Morris Weiner*

Daniel Brown Alfred Feiger Bernice Gross* Michael Jaffe* Sol Kravitz* Michael Linderman* Herman Morgenstein* Seymour Nagel Michael Schwartz Morris Sherman* June Walcer* Shirley Wolf*

December 31 Harriet Ament Walter Berkley* Herman Feldman* Sam Goldenberg Muriel Kasonov Norman Levsky* Louis Lifshitz* Louis Margolis Dorinne Palmer* Berel Sales* Robert Silverstone Evelyn Weisel*

Ralph Barnett Lillian Lenore Brown William Frankel* Paul Goldman Seymour Klein* Irving Levy* Barry Mandelblatt Philip Meltzer* David Resnick* Irene Sandler* Malka Terem

Lauri Bauer Sarah Deicher James Glickman Herbert Kahn Ruth Kurtz* June Lieberman Lorraine Margolis Harry Minnick* Joseph Rosenfeld* Milton Silverstein* Hilda Tominberg*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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January Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS January 7

Wally Arbetter Adele Chubin Janette Friedman Stephen Katz Oscar Krawitz Leonard Meltzer Bernice Rothenberg* Harvey Schmall Joy Taub

Marion Bordon Bella Cohen* Alice Gimpel Miles Klein* Morris Lessin* Sheila Moskowitz William Rubenstein* Gertrude Schoeneman* Evelyn Torres*

Sandy Caplan* Alexander Davis* Marla Goldberg Jack Kostis Gertrude Manewith Darrell Pollack* Eva Sanes* Ethan Noah Sulkin Ruth Zeiger

January 14

Anna Berkovitz* Diane Brown* Edward Vincent Fojtik Era Greiman* Ann Karno Annette Kessler* Alex Lustig* Margaret Pinkus* Helen Schwartz* Dora Stein* Benjamin Weisman

Roselin Berman Abe Cooper* Sophie Geffen Charlotte Heestein Irv Kaufman Herbert Levine* June Pearlman* Ida Pollack Samuel Schwartz Betty Wasserman

Gerald Bernstein Sidney Flaxman Samuel Goldman* Robert Isenberg Estelle Kerstein Ethan Levitan* Mandel Perl* Shirley Schechtman Morris Spiegel* Janice Weiner*

January 21

David Appel Gregorio Copelovitz Edward Ernstein Ellen Finn* Stuart Julis Hymen Polonsky Elizabeth Rosenthal* Minnette Rothstein Rose Sher Joan Smith*

Alfred Braun* Mitch Davis* Ceil Feldstein Emma Fisher Hyman Karafin Jacob Rizman* Jack Rosenthal Lauren Salzenstein Gordon* Seymour Shub* Lewis Smith*

Robert Cohen* Florence Deckowitz Bruce Finn Anna Herstein David Polakow* David Rosenfeld* Sam Rothnagel Rose Secler* Pearl Smiler Clara Weisberg

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

The Word – December 2021

January Yahrzeits (Cont.) YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS January 28

Jack Adelman Barbara Cohen* Barbara Deckowitz Muriel Epstein* Moe Forman* Sol Ganelin* Lena Kagan* Gert Korengold Norman Leibold* Sandra Levinson* Sidney Lorber* Solomon Mordoh* Judif Pesin George Sherman* Bernard Weisberg

Jack Babbitt* David Cohen Harold Dobrikin* Sherie Esrig* Yudes Frumina Marvin Harris* Lillian Karp Rita Kravitz Sam Lemsky Monte Levitt* Jackie Max* Victor Nahum* Pola Rizman* Sidney Simons* Sam Wener*

Dorothy Becker* Alice Copeland* Irwin Dritz* Bertha Feldman* Richard Ganden* Dorothy Hyman Sylvia Katz* Jeff Kray Albert Levin Howard Lorber* Leon Mordoh Ann Nemser* Jerome Schneider* Bernard Stouber Arthur Westerman*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

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TRIBUTES FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Adam Dicker Debra M. Dubin Keith Epstein Gary Frager Gregory Kalisky Harvey Pyes Rochelle Rashbaum Pam Worth Rabbi Morris Zimbalist

Condolences Upon the Deaths: Ellyn Polonsky Beloved Mother of Randy Polonsky Howard Rice Beloved Father of Jennifer Brown Don Spivak Beloved Brother of Marc Spivak Congratulations Upon the Engagements: Melinda & Ed Grossman upon the engagement of their daughter, Mallory Grossman to David Bartscher Marilyn Green-Rebnord & Dave Rebnord upon the engagement of their son, Daniel Rebnord to Leslie Roter

Congratulations Upon the Births: Ellen & Richard Chappe upon the birth of their granddaughter, Josephine Sher Gineo Cathy & Mitch Feiger upon the birth of their grandson, Clark Winston Palmieri Leo & Irina Zeltser upon the birth of their son, Jacob “Jake” Elliott Zeltser RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND

RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont.) SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES AND PRAYERS (Cont.): Maureen & David Stolman Judy & Larry Weindruch Rhonda & Jeff Wener Rona Wolf and Suzanne & Sophia Citron Sherie & Paul Zucker IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. Rona Wolf

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Zimbalist for officiating for the Edith Goldenberg, beloved mother. funeral of Sherrie Lipka Lutter. Marilyn Zimbalist Marcia Lipka SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES AND PRAYERS: Wishing Rabbi Zimbalist a speedy and complete recovery and many years of good health. Susan Adleman Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Lori & Carey Bacalar The Balogh Family Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Paula Ham-Su Renee & Michael Klass Debbie & Ron Kovich Sandy Levitt Rita & Sid Mathias Carol Olbur Marilyn Green-Rebnord & Dave Rebnord Merle & Evan Rumack Rhonda & Bob Schwartz Rita & Steven Spitz

Elynor Klein, beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Edward Mitchell, beloved dad, poppa and great-grandfather. Ellyn & Layne Pollard Jackie Pollard, beloved mom and bubbe. Ellyn & Layne Pollard Marvin Rose, beloved father. Andrea Hockfield Phyllis Shatz, beloved and deeply missed aunt. The Brandt Family Lois Soble, in loving memory. Marcy & Jon Soble Chaim Zimbalist, beloved husband. Marilyn Zimbalist

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TRIBUTES CANTOR BAT-SARAH DISCRETIONARY FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Bat-Sarah for a very enjoyable program. Chavurah Aleph SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES AND PRAYERS TO: Keith Epstein Janet & Myron Reicher

RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Charlotte Ander, beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma. Carol & Craig Levin Nathan Ander, beloved father, papa and great-grandfather. Carol & Craig Levin

CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ann Pervosky and Lewis Pervosky, beloved parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents. Gayle & Richard Pervos

GENERAL FUND

KIDDUSH FUND

IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea for offering zoom services for minyan. Rabbi Maralee Gordon

IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea Jenita Fischoff & Alex Raab Jeanne Krulewich Pamela & Joel Polakow Lisa & Manny Ribot Susan & Allen Shub

IN HONOR OF: Cathy & Mitch Feiger upon the birth of their grandson, Clark Winston Palmieri Dana & Ken Goldstein Rita & Sid Mathias Marilyn Green-Rebnord & Dave Rebnord upon the engagement of their son, Daniel Rebnord to Leslie Roter. Dana & Ken Goldstein

IN MEMORY OF: Don Spivak, beloved brother of Marc & Marlyn Spivak. Debbie & Ron Kovich UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Asna Fagin, in loving memory. Lawrence Fagin Nancy Gordon, in loving memory. Howard Gordon Morrie Mangurten, beloved father and grandfather. Michael, Susan, Lauren & Steven Mangurten Dorothy Patt, remembering a great mother. Drora & Jerry Patt

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Rabbi Zimbalist for making our auf-ruf such a special time for all of us. Sandy & Andy Nissenberg IN MEMORY OF: Beverly Goldstein, beloved mother. Judy & Glenn Goldstein

Rose Lettvin, beloved grandmother. Judy & Glenn Goldstein Howard Rice, beloved father of Jennifer & Michael Brown. Debbie & Arnie Bender Violet Robin, beloved aunt. Judy & Glenn Goldstein Eva Rosenberg, beloved aunt. Judy & Glenn Goldstein Sophie Sherman, beloved grandmother. Judy & Glenn Goldstein UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Esther Klein, beloved mother. Fran & Scott Eisner

TRIBUTES MEN’S CLUB FUND

LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND

IN MEMORY OF: UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Sidney Stark, beloved and Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. cherished uncle and great-uncle. Karri & Howard Spiegel Albert, Linda, Barry & Jeff Stark

CHESED FUND IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved daughter of Marcia Lipka and beloved sister of Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. Judy & Glenn Goldstein Don Spivak,beloved brother of Marc & Marlyn Spivak. Rabbi Howard & Gail Lifshitz

SISTERHOOD FUND IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved sister of Cindy Lipka and Rob Lipka. Geri & Rob Friedman Karri & Howard Spiegel UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Annette Lerman, in loving memory. Ann & Mitch Lerman

YOUTH FUND IN HONOR OF: Pamela Weiner & Steve Malkin upon the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Malkin to Ryan Graff. Ann & Mitch Lerman UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jeanne S. Babbitt, in loving memory. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Shirlee Lerman, in loving memory. Ann & Mitch Lerman

PRAYER BOOK FUND (A Siddur was purchased and will be dedicated)

INCLUSION FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Benjamin Levi Plaut, beloved father. Susan Adleman

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IN MEMORY OF: Don Spivak, beloved brother of Marc & Marlyn Spivak. Andrea Freier & Steve Nussbaum

TRIBUTES BEN SAYPOL MEMORIAL FUND UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Clara Kersky, beloved mother and grandmother. The Kersky Family Louis Schnabel, beloved grandfather. The Kersky Family

JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND

A GENEROUS DONATION WAS MADE: Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation As per tradition in honor of Jack’s memory. CBJ Men’s Club

JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND

IN HONOR OF: Chuck Walcer upon his 80th birthday. Janis & Bob Edelheit Carol & Mark Finder and Family

IN HONOR OF: Hayley Levitan upon her bridal shower. Her Hostesses, Marcia Diamond Sue-Ellen Duboe Davida Finkle Linda Friedman Marilyn Green-Rebnord Renee Klass Marla Levitan Mimi Liebman Sharon Mell Isabele Nisenbaum Sandy Nissenberg Barb Pearl Rhonda Stern Susie Waitz Sharon Wein Linda Zederman

SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES AND PRAYERS TO: Nancy Litwin Rhonda & Larry Wollheim

SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES AND PRAYERS TO: Rabbi Zimbalist Sue-Ellen & Fred Duboe

IN MEMORY OF: Judy Walcer, in blessed memory. Beth Abrams & Mike Tomaskik

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Maynard Duboe, beloved father. Sue-Ellen & Fred Duboe

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Judy Walcer, in loving memory of a beloved friend. Louise & Lou Barnett

Ruth Duboe, beloved mother. Sue-Ellen & Fred Duboe

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jerry Berenson, loving father. Melinda, Jeff, Jonathan & Elizabeth Fine Sarah Singer, loving grandmother. Melinda, Jeff, Jonathan & Elizabeth Fine

JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND

Judy Walcer, in loving memory. Rhonda & Larry Wollheim

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ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND

Morris Schwartz, beloved father. Sue-Ellen & Fred Duboe

CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org Website: http://www.BethJudea.org Rabbi Morris Zimbalist Cantor/Education Director Elizabeth Bat-Sarah Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Hazzan Emeritus Roger J. Weisberg President Herb Finn Executive Director Lisa Neiman Youth Director Marc Sender Editor Evan Rumack

From The Editors In order for your article to be published in the next issue, we must have it at the synagogue by the 10th of the month! There will be no exceptions. This includes information on disk as well. We need your article as it is important to let the congregation know what your group is doing. Announcements should take the form of articles in The Word rather than separate flyers. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Rabbi, Board of Directors or the editors.

Worship Schedule

Candle Lighting Times

Conducted by Rabbi Morris Zimbalist

Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.

Shabbat Evening Services ..........................................6:30.p.m. December 3 ..……………..……………….... 4:02 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ........................................ 9:30 a.m. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m. December 10 ………………………….……... 4:02 p.m. Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.

December 17 ……………………………....... 4:03 p.m. December 24 ………………………..……….. 4:06 p.m. December 31 ………………………..……….. 4:12 p.m.

Weekday Evening Minyan: Sunday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.

The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is ‫ אֲ ֶשׁר‬,‫ֹלקינוּ ֶמלֶ ְך הָ עוֹלָ מ‬ ֵ ֱ‫בָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה ה' א‬ .‫וֹתיו וְצִ וָּנוּ ְלהַ ְד ִליק נֵר ֶשׁל ַשׁבָּ ת‬ ָ ְ‫ִק ְדּ ָשׁנוּ ְבּ ִמצ‬ 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.