The Word - October 2022

HIGH HOLIDAY

HIGH HOLIDAY EVENTS &

INFORMATION AND UPCOMING EVENTS

IMPORTANT DATES

OCTOBER 2 TASHLICH SERVICE

OCTOBER 4 KOL NIDRE

OCTOBER 5 YOM KIPPUR / YIZKOR

OCTOBER 9 EREV SUKKOT

OCTOBER 10 SUKKOT I (SERVICES)

OCTOBER 11 SUKKOT II (SERVICES)

OCTOBER 16 HOSHANA RABBAH

OCTOBER 16 SUKKOT VII EREV SHEMINI ATZERET SVC.

OCTOBER 17 SHEMINI ATZERET SERVICES AND YIZKOR

OCTOBER 17 SIMCHAT TORAH FLAG PARADE

OCTOBER 18 SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICES

OCTOBER

October 2 Build Sukkah

October 2 Project Isaiah Drop Offs

October 4 Project Isaiah Drop Offs October 12 Steak , Spirits & Schtick in the Sukkah

October 16 Erev Shemini Atzeret October 17 Shemini Atzeret Services & Yizkor

October 17 Simchat Torah Flag Parade

October 18 Simchat Torah Services October 23 Take Down Sukkah

October 25 Rosh Hodesh 1 (Breakfast)

October 26 Rosh Hodesh 2

COMING IN OCTOBER

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CBJ Young Family Why Not Shabbat October 14 Shabbat Sheni October 16 Memorial Garden Dedication October 21 New Member Shabbat October 27 Sisterhood Book Club

October 7

November 3

COMING IN NOVEMBER

Sisterhood PADS Food Collection

November 4 CBJ Young Family Why Not Shabbat November 9 Kristallnacht Remembrance Day

November 11 Veterans Day

November 11 Shabbat Sheni November 14 Sisterhood Program / Education Event November 24 Rosh Hodesh 1 November 25 Rosh Hodesh 2

We are an inclusive community, please contact Lisa Neiman if you have any special needs.

NOTES FROM THE CANTOR

What a remarkable start to the year!

I found it incredibly moving to sing and pray with such a warm, welcoming, and large community In the school wing, we had a large group of teens and teachers leading our students in learning activities and prayers. Upstairs, we enjoyed the warmth of singing, chatting, and praying together

I truly felt the magic of the Beth Judea family.

We are welcoming new students almost every week this fall, which is a testament to the quality of this community and what we have to offer our students and their families.

As we move forward from strength to strength, watch for class-led Shabbats, family social action projects, and students participation in synagogue events Already this year we have seen:

CANTOR BAT SARAH

Our first Shabbat Sheni a musical shabbat service, designed for Religious School aged children and their families

Kindergarten & First Grade families’ participation in Ma’ot Chittim food deliveries for Rosh Hashanah

Kitah Heh helping to lead Sunday minyan during special services for September 11.

I am so proud of this community’s commitment to the best of Jewish tradition and to the joys of reaching out and innovating as we find ways of including all of our families.

B’simcha!

Cantor Elizabeth Bat Sarah

Holiday / Special Programs

Oct. 2 & 4 Oct. 2

Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 23

Project Isaiah Build Sukkah

Young Families Yom Kippur Steak, Spirits & Schtick in the Sukkah Take Down Sukkah

Programming

Oct. 7 Oct. 14

Oct. 16

Why Not Shabbat Shabbat Sheni Yom HaShoah Memorial Garden Dedication

Oct. 27

Sisterhood

Sisterhood Book Club

Jan. 14 & 15 Men’s Club Retreat

Religious School

Watch for your Religious School updates from Cantor Bat Sarah in your emails.

Youth

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

Men’s Club Meetings

BIRTHDAYS

October 7, 2022

Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of October will be recognized at our service on October 7th. See your weekly email or our website for service times.

Children of every age are welcome!

Welcome New Member Families

Meyer & Kathy Abarbanel

Nick & HeatherAnderson, Hailey & Melanie Glassman

Aaron, Alexa & Zoe Appelbaum

David, Nelli, Aviela, Samuel & Liora Ban

David, Lauren, Olivia & Jacob Chertow

Andrew, Joy, Gabriel, Noah & Hava Davis

Joel, Marni, Evan & Eliya Emerman

Bryan & Allison Fleishman

Alan & Bobbi Goldenberg

Herb & Susan Levin

Beth Mednick

Michael, Laura, Audrey, Scarlett & Levi Moran

Jeff Perlik

Cameron & Alysa Pick

David Platt, Laura Platt-Kilstein & Joshua Kilstein

Joel, Christina, Zachary, Simon & Levi Sandler

Richard, Sandra & Joshua Siegel

Robyn and Aaron Spirer Michael Stavins

Andy & Blythe Thomashow

In This Issue

Family Programs

&

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. 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

Congregation Beth Judea Mission Statement

Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a warm and inviting home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our members. Consistent with the principals of the Conservative movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the United States ofAmerica and the State of Israel.

Why Not Shabbat

Shabbat Sheni

RSVP

SHENI

Refer a Friend or Family Member to join Congregation Beth Judea!

Do you…

Have a new neighbor or friend who is looking for a great Religious School for their kids?

Have a family member or friend who is moving into the area?

Have a friend who's unaffiliated and looking for a Jewish home?

Know someone who is looking for a synagogue that is warm, welcoming and accepting of wherever they are in their Jewish journey?

Spread the word about the great things happening at Congregation Beth Judea and a great thing may happen for you, in addition to having your friends and family join our congregation.

If you refer a new member to join our community at Congregation Beth Judea you will be entered into a raffle to win a $360 shopping spree at our gift shop. You could use it to get your new family heirloom to help celebrate the Jewish holidays or enough Hanukkah candles to light up your entire neighborhood! Think of all the possibilities.

New members and those who refer them will also be invited and honored at a special new member Shabbat dinner in October!

Contact Lisa Neiman at lneiman@bethjudea.org for questions or assistance.

For more information please email Cantor Bat Sarah or Lisa Neiman or call the synagogue office at 847 634 0777.

CBJ Young Family events are geared towards families with children in 2nd grade and younger but are open to all. Events are open to the community.

CBJ Young Family events are generously supported by the Focus on Families Fund.

For any questions of if you need special accommodations to participate in any of our programs contact Marc at youthdirector@bethjudea.org or Lisa at lneiman@bethjudea.org.

Inclusion Committee Update

As all of us begin to tiptoe back into the synagogue as COVID continues to wane, the Inclusion Committee has again met and is planning new approaches to make our congregation even more accessible and inclusive to those with disabilities or other concerns.

We are proud that based upon the needs assessment conducted a few years ago, the synagogue has installed a new hearing loop, which has made our services and programs so much more available to congregants with hearing impairment. We have lowered mezuzahs throughout the building so that those in wheelchairs can touch them. Included in our security grants have been the purchase of handicap accessible doors and doorknobs throughout the building. The upper parking lot, which is closest to the office, has been designated all handicapped parking. Unfortunately, our plans to install a chair lift to the basement Beit HaMidrash were defeated by stringent building codes from the Village of Long Grove.

Last winter we hosted both an Inclusion Shabbat as well as a virtual program on mental health hosted by No Shame On U, which works to de-stigmatize mental health issues in the Jewish community. Finally, the Inclusion Committee welcomes all new members. We are looking at an exciting year, including preliminary planning for Inclusion Shabbat and other programs. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Renee Klass at rdklass@gmail.com or Marilyn Green Rebnord at mex150@comcast.net. We look forward to your ideas and input.

2022 Men’s Club Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing

With Gratitude and Thanks To The Following Businesses and Individuals

BUSINESS DONORS OR SPONSORS

ASN Group CPA’s

Beth Judea Men’s Club

Beth Judea Sisterhood

Beth Judea Board of Directors

Buffalo Grove Golf Club

Charles Schwab & Associates

Law Offices of Russ Barnett

JK Financial

Mendel Money Management

PPP Promotional Products

Sal & Tony’s Restaurant (Buffalo Grove)

Wick N Ore Restaurant

INDIVIDUAL

Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Babbit

Joel Babbit and Family

Kathy Borkovec and Family

Ron & Jean Friedman

Mr. & Mrs. Allen Harris

Neil & Rachel Jordan

Jeff Kostis & Family

Ron Kovich & Family

Marty & Sherry Krawitz

Gary Krugel

Norm Kurtz

Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Lerman

Mr. Keith Rizman

Dr. & Mrs. Morry Rizman

Kim Rizman & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Brandt Rosen

Barry Rubin

The Rosen Family, Lee Family, Chatani Family and Rubiano Family

The Serlin Family

The Slovin Family

Chuck Walcer & Family

Eric Yegelwel & Gail Gerber

Rabbi Zimbalist & Family

Please support the following for their gifts or hole sponsorship at the

CLUB

TH ANNUAL DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING

Torah

Greenhouse Fundraiser

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Click to email Lisa Neiman

Jewllennialz

Jewllennialz is a group co chaired by Kristina and Robert Levy dedicated to building a community of Jewish 20 and 30-somethings at Congregation Beth Judea through social and educational events.

If you or your children are a Millennial/Gen Zer and would like to learn more, please contact jewllennialz@gmail com

Boomers

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

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

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!

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.

Jewllennialz

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: .

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. 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

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

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

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.

Excerpts to be discussed will be the wonderful book can be libraries or purchased on Amazon

Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. every Shabbat morning

facilitates this Shabbat morning focuses on building community passionate, meaningful, and morning experience. Join creative, and different Shabbat morning at 10:30 am

Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. every Shabbat morning

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 Ketubot

Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. Taught by Rabbi Zimbalist

This year, we will delve into Tractate Ketubot. Join us for a lively discussion with Rabbi Zimbalist on Sunday mornings.

Sweet Taste of Torah: Torah from Heaven

Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Beginning in October Watch for upcoming information

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

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

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

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

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. Thank you.

Ways and Means

Who Knows About

FUNDRAISING IDEAS

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

Let’s have fun while giving back to CBJ.

Thank you all for your support.

Paula Carter

Ways & Means VP

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 aboutAmazon Smile, please call the Beth Judea Office.

Sunshine Fund

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.

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

SUPPORT BETH JUDEA WHILE

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WAYS & MEANS

CBJ Business Directory Advertising Opportunity

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

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Gift Cards

SUPPORT BETH JUDEA

BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS

Purchasing gift cards is one of the easiest ways to support Beth Judea.

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.

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

Sisterhood

Dear Fellow Congregants,

As the High Holidays progress, we hope you are having a meaningful and healthy holiday season.

Thanks to Paula Carter and her committee for a successful “meet and greet” during Sunday School on September 18. We were able to chat with several women who have shown interest in Sisterhood involvement! We hope to host more of these types of events in the future!

Thank you to Lori Finn and her committee for planning what was a wonderful Membership Dinner on September 21. We look forward to sharing in our next Word article.

We hope to see many of our Sisterhood members at a social event on October 20 at 7pm at Broken Earth in Long Grove Enjoy a glass of wine and play trivia as we get to know each other in this beautiful setting

Thank you to Debbi Green for planning an interesting program where we will learn about Jewish mobsters. The program will be on Zoom on November 14 at 7:45pm. Please watch for flyers from Sisterhood and in the weekly bulletin for more information.

Thank you to Rebecca Andreoli and Lauri Rosenbloom for spearheading a committee to increase Sisterhood involvement A Survey Monkey is being developed to assess interest in Sisterhood programming and leadership Please be sure to return the survey with your thoughtful responses

We look forward to seeing many of you at our programs and encourage you to become involved!

Shanah Tovah to all,

Darlene Bikshorn and Michele Sussman Sisterhood Co Presidents

Darlene Bikshorn dbikshorn@gmail.com

Michele Sussman Mesussman@gmail.com

Torah Fund

Sisterhood

Gift Shop

Our lovely gift shop is open when Hebrew School is in session on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Please email giftshopcbj@gmail.com or call Ann Lerman at 847 373 8640 to schedule an appointment for a tallit. Masks are requested.

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 non Judaic 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!

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, 2022 COUPON

The Sisterhood of Beth Judea proudly shares about our renowned Judaica Shop!

CBJ Men’s Club Moments

Shalom from the Men of the CBJ Men’s Club I hope you are all having a safe and enjoyable High Holiday season. Whether we attended in person or online, I hope you enjoyed the specialness of the holidays A big yashar kochahem to all who led us and participated with us to make the holidays special.

On September 18th, we had our 26th annual Dr. Jack Rizman Golf Outing and banquet at the Buffalo Grove Golf Club A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who made this possible including Morry Rizman, Chuck Walcer, Brandt Rosen, and Allen Harris. We look forward to another successful event next year

This year we again sponsor Project Isaiah Thank you to everyone for the donations and volunteers to collect the non-perishable food donations on October 2nd and 4th .

Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sukkot happenings which include building of the Sukkah on October 2nd and taking down of the Sukkah on October 23rd Please RSVP for “Steak, Spirits, & Schtick” in the Sukkah on October 12th , which is being generously chaired by Orin Rotman.

We are very happy to announce that the Yom HaShoah Memorial Garden dedication will be on October 16th This is a community wide event, and everyone is invited to attend

Save the date for the next event in our series of Tap The Torah led by Orin Rotman on November 9th. Our annual Hebrew Literacy class will begin on October 23rd . A big THANK YOU to Jerry Sakol for all his dedicated work on this The 12 week course will focus on learning to read the words used in the Friday Night service. The class will be held on Tuesday evenings with graduation scheduled for January 27, 2023

Save the dates for our Club retreat and the FJMC convention

Our club retreat will be held in Milwaukee on January 14th and 15th . The last retreat saw 28 of us in attendance. It was approximately 19 hours of prayer, ruach, thought provoking discussions, games, and FUN We hope to see as many or more at this next retreat.

FJMC International Convention will be held next summer from June 29th thru July 2nd in Philadelphia. More information on both will follow

On behalf of the Men’s Cub, I wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Shalom Chaverim, Alan S Friedlander CBJ Men’s Club President

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

Tzedakah Fund

The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box: Maot Chitim

We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.

INTERFAITH

News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council

By Joanne Dicker and Helene Fox, Congregation Beth Judea Representatives

Shanah Tovah! May you have a sweet and healthy New Year.

Thank you to all of the volunteers and walkers who made our “i-walk against hunger” fundraiser for our local food pantries such a success! It was wonderful to be together as a community.

Upcoming programs:

1. Feed My Starving Children: Join other volunteers and help pack food at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville on Thursday, November 10th , 7:00 8:45 p.m. or Friday, November 11th, 2:00 3:45 p.m. The sessions fill up quickly. This is a great mitzvah project for which you can sign up with friends and family. See the attached flier for more details.

1. Kingswood PADS: One of our member congregations, Kingswood Methodist Church of Buffalo Grove, hosts PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) for the homeless. The guests have meals and sleep in the church. Kingswood is looking for volunteers for Tuesdays beginning on October 4, 2022. They are hoping for a once a month commitment for one of three shifts. There is a training and vetting process. If interested, please contact Susan Wilson at: susanwilson1081@gmail.com

2. Save the Date: Sunday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. Our Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration will be in person at St. Mary Parish. Flier to come.

Join us. 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

INTERFAITH COUNCIL

VOLUNTEER AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council is requesting volunteers at packing sessions at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville.

Bring your family and friends to join other church and synagogue members in the fight against hunger.

Sessions are:

Thursday, November 10th , 7:00 – 8:45 Friday, November 11th , 2:00 – 3:45

To sign up: Email Jeff Whitehead at mightybadger@aol.com and he will sign you up. Simply tell him which session you want to attend and the names of each person, one of whom must be 18 years old, and your church or temple name.

FMSC is at 742 E. Park Ave., Libertyville.

All are welcome (age 5+) No experience necessary. These sessions will fill quickly, so sign up now.

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”

Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service and

Upon the Practice of Charity

Alternative Shabbat Service

Alternative Shabbat Service

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.

For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org

EVERY SHABBAT MORNING

The Helping Hand Plan

The Helping Hand Plan

Project of Congregation Beth Judea Hesed Committee

• 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

Hesed Committee

An Important Announcement

CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE

The Hesed Committee is not just for birthday or anniversary calls (although we enjoy making them!) We are also here to help when you are struggling, feeling lonely, or ill. As the pandemic winds down, we hope we can start visiting those of you who feel the need for more support. Until then, we would like to stay in touch with you by phone. However, we can’t help you unless you let us know you need help. Please contact us at hesed.cbj@gmail.com, Evan Rumack at evanbr1@comcast.net, or Marilyn Green Rebnord at megx150@comcast.net to let us know what you need. We and our committee are here for you.

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.

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October 1 Jeffrey Karp

Todd Pollard Judy Rabin

October 3 Harold LeVine

October 4 Elliott Englander Davida Finkle Melinda Grossman Sandra Nissenberg

October 5 Judy Fisher Jean Friedman Paul Saharack Vicki White

October 6 Pamela Weiner

October 7 Devida Braverman Sandra Citron Mark Dubin

October 8 Melissa Allen Dana Goldstein David Schuster

October 9 Robert Block Sue Ellen Duboe Paula Spitz Philip Spitz

October 11 Neil Borkan Joe Rosenfeld Peggy Weiner

October 12 Patti Davis Alyssa Duvel Richard Siegel Mary Wernick

October 13 David Ban Gabe Gordon Pamela Polakow

October 14 Glenn Levine Julie Marder

October 15 Michael Levy

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

October 16 Phyllis Udany David Warren

October 17 Marni Polakow Stacy Sachs Brian Schwartz Marc Spivak

October 18 Judith Goldstein Nanci Karlin

October 19 Ira Finn Eileen Spiegel Marlyn Spivak

October 20 Melinda Fine Amy Schneider Jeffrey Spitz

October 21 Steven Appelbaum Erica Veronie

October 22 Carol Levin October 23 Joni Altman Michael Besser Rita Spitz

October 26 Michael Friedland Steven Spitz Eric Yegelwel

October 27 Allen Groner Sarah Blink Polakow

October 28 Steven Levit Cindy Lipka Carol Rubin Michael Zimbalist

October 29 Fred Fingerhut

October 30 Laura Sheehan

October 31 Jennifer Brown Paula Carter David Chertow Carol Olbur

NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.

We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES

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

October 2 Pamela & Jeffrey Brown Susan & Herbert Levin

October 5 Kim & Stewart Mann

October 8 Laura & Daniel Sheehan

October 9 Lindsey & Merrill Gad Susan & Keith Mann

October 10 Jennifer & Noah Ban Stacy & David Brull Rachael & Brad Finkel Dara & Steve Hoyt Marcy & Jeff Kostis Anita & Arthur Nemoy

October 13 Deborah & Jeffrey Karp

October 17 Leslie & Michael Neimark

October 20 Ellene & Steven Lammers Linda & Jeffrey Spitz Nancy & Gary Watts

October 26 Heather & Nick Anderson Sandra & Andrew Nissenberg Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

October 29 Rebecca & Lawrence Feldman Kimberly & Steven Shapiro Casey & Kevin Spitz

NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.

October 7

October Yahrzeits

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

Frances S. Barnett*

Arnold Block* Marianne Brenner* David Brodsky* Jeffrey Caplan* Dorothy Feldheim* Suzanne Fine* Shirley Friedlander Norman Friedman Leon Goldberg* David Goldbogen* Carol Guaglardi Arnold Hecht* Hyman Hundert* Sol Kessler* Sarah Levsky* Harvey Maller Ruth Mason Anita Raab Sam Rabin* Bernard Resnick* Celia Schreibman* Claire Seligman Morris Shapiro* Harriette Silverman* Harry Victor

October 14 Isaac Appel Lester Berger

Symon Bows*

Irving Brown Dorothy Brown Carol Caplan

Rose Cohen Harold Falcon* Charles Feldman Harry Fisher M. Eileen Fojtik Arlene Ganden* Philip Geltner Yale Gerol* Philip Gluskin* Rose Goldberg* Solly Gordon* Tracy Hirshman* Ida Kamen Rachel Sarah Kipnis Benjamin Langer Yetta Levy* Max Mann Esther Mendelsohn William Meyers* Hyman Molotsky Rochelle Mosoff Shalom Nahum* Richard Nathan* Philip Nemser* Millard Oscherwitz* Eva Pander Morris Posner Sanford “Sandy” Ramras George Rosset Lois Schwartz Charles Shuman Frances Spiegel* Ida Sulak Anna Wortell*

October 21 Sidney Ament

Albert Atlas

Seymour Berkovitz

Jack Brill* Reba Broodno* Donna Bryant* Alice Chiprin* Barney Cole* Debby Cortes Marcella Entman Daniel Friedlander Thelma Geiger Doris Gerchikov Selma K. Goldstein Theodore Gottlieb* Allen Guttenberg Lewis Heiber Michael Hoffman Marilyn Holman* Eugenia Green Holmes Dora Kahn* Diane Kovich* Sidney London Burton Mora Richard Paley Sidney Ratskoff Philip Rich Susan Rosenbloom Arman Schaffer Lillian Seres Babette Strauss Fay Turovitz* Marilyn Wasserman

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

October Yahrzeits (Cont.)

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

October 28 Bernice Abrams*

Albert Morton Bacalar Marilyn Balan Herman Barrier* George Brenghause* Bernhard Dessauer* Ethel Ellis* Melvin Fishman Geri M. Friedman Mikhail Frumina Shirley Goldberg George Goldenberg Esther Halperin* Gerald Hauser* Jerome Horwitz* Lester Jacobs* Ruth Jacobs Elliot Kalina* Haskell Kasanov Meyer Kavitt* Elizabeth Klein* Annette Lerman* Florence Levitt Louis Merker Harry Meyerowitz* Mia Nagel Violet Robin Edward Rosenbaum* David Salavitch* Sophie Sherman Merle Shuman Jackie Shuman Evelyn Warren Armand Zucker

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

November Yahrzeits

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

November 4 Nettie Bengelsdorf* Alex Berk*

Sol Boten* Barnett Brody* Brenda Chait* Clara Chappe Jean Davis* Samuel Feldstein Morton Frager Steve Gold* Mary Goldberg* Gloria Greenbert Minnie Mae Hammer Richard Heldman Marcus Julis Bella Kaplan Erwin Karlin Sherrie Lutter Jane Markowitz* Roland Medansky Joan Miller* Ruth Miller Kay Nixon* Lawrence Portnoy* Rose Price Harold Rosenbloom* Herman Rothenberg* Jack Schiffman* Helen Schmarak Leonard Shapiro* Estelle Shelley Mollie Stein* Harry Stein* Harry Stern* Dorothy SwetinEichner Lester Witkov* Stuart Wolf* Freda Wolinsky*

November 11 Gladys Bayer Max Bender

Audrey Cohen

Arthur Dunn Marge Eisner Joseph Ernsteen

Kathryn Ferrari* Ida Fischer* Jean Fischoff Roth Delores Kay Gimpel Edith Goldenberg Samuel Himmelfarb Jack Karchmar* Estele Kleinerman Edith Kowalsky* Larry Kowalsky* Shirlee Lerman Israel Magarici Ilamae Miner Bernard Miner David Neubauer* Joel Dean Ritter* Brian Robbins Eva Rosenberg David Robert Rumack* Frank Singer* Frances Spiegel Goldie Stein* Ben Stelzer Paul Stephan Fannie Victor Robert Zakaman Milton Zeff

November 18 Lester Abelson*

Jerome Berenson* Marilyn Berger* Jean Bloom* Anne Boten* Ira Bulmash Robert Buzil* Morris Chappe Reuben Dannen* Warren Elisco David Fine* Roberta Gerol* Charlotte Goldberg* Temmie Goldstein* Toby Gottlieb Harry Hershinow* Edythe Johnson Ruth Feinberg Kamensky* Victor Kessler* Morris Klein* Stephen Klein* Larry Landfield Sylvia Landfield Barry Lefkowitz Paul Lefkowitz Mary Levine Yetta Schuster Levy Michael Marks* David Nechamkin* Iris L. Pollack* Abe Sanders Susan Schiffman* Samuel Sher Jean Silverstone Philip Singer Abe Sobol* Charles Stern Sally Tepper* George Uhler Minnie Weinberg* Jean Zoller*

Dorothy Bakst*

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

November Yahrzeits (Cont.)

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

November 25 Shari Alarcon* Sam Belsky*

Roberta Berks Isadore Bikshorn Dorothy Bikshorn Philip Bordy Bernice Boten* Melvin Bransky Benjamin Carpet* Fannie Cole* Maynard Duboe Morrie Finkle Alvin H. Friedman* Stella Hiller* Hyman Holman Helga Kroll* Joel LeVine Edith Levine Gloria Magence Sally Mangurten Davida Mayeroff Dorothy Moss* Murray Pollack* Walter Rice

Sam Rizman* Marty Rockwell Edythe Rosen* Ruth Sabol Helen Seff* Sara Sherman* Arnost Siegellak Suzanne Stark Judy Walcer*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque

If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office

PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF:

Gayle Brim

Fran Eisner

Brent Gross

Sheila Kaufman

Stewart Margolis

Arielle Rose

Lois Sabol

Albert Stark

Condolences Upon the Death:

Rivka Kochman

Beloved Grandmother of Shira Sender

Samuel “Sandy” Posner

Beloved Father of Marc Posner

Congratulations upon the births of:

Sandy and Andy Nissenberg upon the birth of their granddaughter, Clara Juliette Abrams

Deborah and Howard Tolsky upon the birth of their granddaughter, Ruth Helen Tolsky Nolfo

Congratulations upon the engagement of:

Susan and Mark Sheft upon the engagement of their son, Alexander Sheft to Krista Won

Congratulations upon the marriage of:

Brenda and Jay Levin upon the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Melissa Levin to Shneur Wolvovsky

RABBI ZIMBALIST DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Zimbalist for officiating at the beautiful wedding service for our daughter. Devida & Chuck Braverman

Rabbi Zimbalist for the beautiful funeral service he led for our aunt, Gail Brooks.

Art & Lynn Freedman

IN HONOR OF: Jacob Jordan upon his Bar Mitzvah. Susan Adleman

Jacob Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah and in appreciation of Rabbi Zimbalist for creating a meaningful simcha out of a challenging situation.

Rachel & Neil Jordan

IN MEMORY OF: Bernice and Harold Gross, beloved parents.

Beth Mednick

Sandy Posner, beloved father of Marc & Debra Posner. Debbie & Arnie Bender

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Morris A. Shapiro, in loving memory.

Craig & Suzie Cohn

Ruth Levy, beloved mother. Phyllis & Robert Dritz

IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Bat Sarah for taking some of her personal time to lead us in a Ma’ariv service after our Aunt Gail’s funeral.

Art & Lynn Freedman

IN HONOR OF: Jacob Jordan upon his Bar Mitzvah.

Susan Adleman

Jacob Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah and in appreciation of Cantor Bat Sarah for creating a meaningful simcha out of a challenging situation.

Rachel & Neil Jordan

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ruth Greenhill, in loving memory.

Neil Greenhill

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Arnold F. Block, in loving memory.

Gloria, Harold, Rachel, Ross & Suzanne Secler

Lil Shugan, in loving memory. Roberta Uhler

PRAYER BOOK FUND (A Siddur was purchased and dedicatied)

IN MEMORY OF: Esther and Jake Klein, in loving memory.

Francine, Scott, Ryan, Lindsi & Stephanie Eisner

FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE

CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND

CANTOR BAT-SARAH DISCRETIONARY FUND

LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Philip Nemser, most beloved father, poppy, and great grandfather. We love you and miss you.

Linda & Albert Stark and Family

YOUTH FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Marianne Brenner, our dear mother.

Denise & Orin Rotman

Rivka Kochman, beloved grandmother of Shira & Marc Sender and Family.

Cindy Lipka

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Benjamin Osgrove, in loving memory of our beloved nephew and cousin.

Rhonda & Jeff Wener and Family

TRIBUTES

GENERAL FUND

IN HONOR OF: Brenda & Jay Levin upon the wedding of their daughter, Melissa Levin to Shneur Wolvovsky Sandra Levitt Rita & Sid Mathias

SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES TO: Jim Hyman. The Kovich Family

IN MEMORY OF: Michael & Renee Klass’s uncle. Rita & Sid Mathias

Rivka Kochman, beloved grandmother of Shira & Marc Sender.

Rita & Sid Mathias

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Abraham Bankendorf, in loving memory.

Elliott & Carla Bankendorf

Roz Coleman, beloved grandmother. The Brandt Family

MEN’S CLUB FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Sherrie Lutter, beloved daughter and sister of Marcia Lipka, Rob Lipka and Cindy Lipka. Nancy Sayer

CONGREGATION SUPPORT FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Eva Pander, in loving memory of my beloved great grandmother, who was killed in the Holocaust.

Debra Green Max Pander, in loving memory of my beloved grandfather, who was killed in the Holocaust.

Debra Green

KIDDUSH FUND

IN APPRECIATION OF: Congregation Beth Judea Cindy Lipka

INCLUSION FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: David J. Brodsky, remembered with love.

Debbie & Joel Brodsky

Sidney Patt, in loving memory. Drora & Jerry Patt

Clara Pieter, in loving memory of our beloved mother and grandmother.

Rhonda & Jeff Wener and Family

SOCIAL ACTION FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Stuart Wolf, beloved husband of Rona Wolf.

Judy & Allan Kaplan

Congregation Beth Judea and Karen Edidin, whose food is simply delicious.

Linda & Albert Stark

IN MEMORY OF: Ida Stein, our beloved Oma, with much love always.

Jean & Ron Friedman and Family

JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Suzanne Fine, in loving memory. Jeff & Melinda Fine and Family

TRIBUTES

ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Alan Nisenbaum, beloved father and grandfather. William & Judith Levitan Jacob Louis Levin, in loving memory. Sharon & Philip Wein

JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Jack Rizman, my beloved friend. Charles Feldman

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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

Conducted by Rabbi Morris Zimbalist

Shabbat Evening Services ..........................................6:30.p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ........................................ 9:30 a.m.

Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.

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

Candle Lighting Times

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

October 4 ...……YOM KIPPUR.………….. 6:10 p.m. October 7 ...……….……..…………..…...... 6:05 p.m. October 9 ...…….SUKKOT 1……………... 6:01 p.m. October 10 ...…….SUKKOT 2…..……......... 7:00 p.m October 14 …………………………………… 5:53 p.m October 16 ............SIMCHAT ATZERET...... 5:50 p.m October 17 ............SIMCHAT TORAH.......... 6:49 p.m October 21 ...…….….……..…………............ 5:42 p.m. October 28 ...…….….……..…………............ 5:32 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.