Kol Beth El August 2019

Kol Beth El AUGUST 2019

TAMUZ-AV 5779

Sokol Hebrew High School Transitions to New Teen Midrasha Co-Op

By Rabbi Alex Freedman

This ain’t your Bubbe’s Hebrew High School.

This fall we are excited to launch the Teen Midrasha Co-Op.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE New Ritual Director.................... 2 Shabbat & Holiday Schedule..... 3 School Updates........................... 3 Todah Rabbah............................. 4

Events at a Glance....................7 All in the Beth El Family.............. 8

Here is the short version: Who? Beth El teens, grades 8-12.

What? A joint Hebrew High School in partnership with teens from Moriah and Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah.

Where? First semester at Moriah; second semester at Beth El; with a Spring Break trip to Florida’s Sababa Beach Camp!

When? Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm during the ‘19-’20 school year.

Please Note: Due to the timing of the High Holidays this year, it was necessary to shift the traditional schedule of quarterly bulletins by one month. The next issue will include September, October and November.

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 N. Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 432-8900 www.nssbethel.org

Who is teaching? Moriah Rabbi Ben Kramer will teach in the fall; Rabbis Schwab and Freedman will teach in the spring.

Why? This joint venture provides several advantages to the current stand-alone model of the Sokol Hebrew High School.

First, this program brings together teens from three North Shore Conservative shuls, which broadens the student population dramatically. With more students in the program, students will make friends from other communities and benefit from studying together. They will now learn from the rabbis of two shuls instead of one.

Second, this initiative highlights Beth El’s enthusiasm to partner with organizations that share similar goals and values. This initiative has been in the making for two years. In late June our educational leadership had another productive and exciting meeting with the other partner synagogues. We all care not only about our own institutions but the larger Jewish community as well. That’s a very positive sign.

Third, this model creates the structure for a different kind of curriculum, one that focuses on learners. Central to all clergy teaching will be serious text study based on classic Jewish sources like the Torah and Talmud. These will serve as food for thought as we explore bigger questions that touch on leadership and social justice, such as: • What does Judaism say about social justice toward my city? To the Jewish world? To the larger world?

• What are ways I can make social justice happen with my hands right now?

• What does Judaism teach about leadership?

• What are Jewish values?

How do I live them out today as a teen?

Classes will not require homework or tests.

This is Torah Lishma, studying our Jewish traditions just because, but with a clear understanding that learning leads to action. continued on page 6

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We Welcome Our New Ritual Director Barbara Barnett

By JoAnne Blumberg, Ritual Vice President On behalf of the entire Beth El community, we extend a welcome to our new Ritual Director, Hazzan Barbara Barnett.

She and her husband Phil have joined the Beth El community.

For the past several years, Barbara has worked for NSS Beth El’s Cohen Religious School, running the school’s Tefilah Program and its hugely successful Jr. Congregation (which serves NSS Beth El’s second through sixth grade families).

Barbara is an educator, and will continue her role with the students in the Cohen Religious School and Solomon Schechter Day School, including B’nai Mitzvah tutoring responsibilities and

conducting B’nai Mitzvah rehearsals.

Hazzan-Minister in 2018.

Among the Ritual Director’s responsibilities, Hazzan Barnett will oversee the morning and evening Minyanim, chant Torah on a rotating basis with the clergy, train congregants to read Torah and Haftorah and vet congregants and guests. Hazzan Barnett will be part of a Mashgiach team to oversee the Kashrut in the building. She will also handle many ritual-related administrative tasks.

Before joining Beth El’s teaching staff, Barbara served as Ritual Director at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook for 13 years, overseeing its large B’nai Mitzvah program (and tutoring more than 700 students).

She served for several years as the Cantor at Congregation Beth Am (Buffalo Grove), and has long been part of the Council for Jewish Elderly’s clergy rotation, leading services and interacting with residents at The Weinberg Community for Senior Living in Deerfield. Barbara holds a Bachelor’s degree in biology and an M.A. in Political Science, and is an award-winning author and public speaker. She has published works on a wide variety of topics, from pop culture to Jewish life and liturgy.

Here is a little background about Hazzan Barnett: A Chicago-area native, Hazzan Barbara Barnett has served area congregations for more than 20 years as teacher, ritual director and cantor.

She received her investiture into the Cantors Assembly in 2014 and obtained her commission as

Recent Happenings at Beth El

Sisterhood/Men’s Club Sam Lesner Event

Israel Impressions Exhibit

New Board Installation

Inaugurating The Kurtz Rabbinic Chair Rinat Shabbat Rinat Shabbat

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Daily Services

Shabbat & Holiday Schedule Monday through Friday Mornings, 7:15 am Sunday through Thursday Evenings, 7:30 pm Sunday and Legal Holiday Mornings, 8:45 am Rosh Hodesh and Hol Hamoed Mornings, 7:00 am Clergy: Rabbi Michael Schwab Rabbi Alex Freedman Hazzan Benjamin A. Tisser

Every Shabbat 9:00 am Shacharit Service (return to 8:50 am, August 24) 10:45 am Tot Shabbat Year round services for families with children 1st grade and younger (Room 3).

Junior Congregation Services for students in 2nd-6th grade, will resume at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 14

Please note:

For weekly Torah & Haftorah readings and clergy commentary, please open your weekly Thursday Kol Beth El emails.

Bat Mitzvah Isabel Wolle,

daughter of Jacqueline and David Wolle

Shabbat, August 24

For classes, meetings and other scheduled events, please refer to our website calendar or call the synagogue office at (847) 432-8900.

August Friday, August 2

Rosh Hodesh Av 6:15 pm K abbalat Shabbat 7:51 pm Candle Lighting

Saturday, August 3

Parashat Matot/Masei 9:00 am Shabbat Services 7:45 pm Mincha/Ma’ariv 8:56 pm Shabbat Ends

Friday, August 9

6:15 pm K abbalat Shabbat 7:42 pm Candle Lighting

Saturday, August 10

Shabbat Chazon Parashat Devarim Erev Tisha B’Av 9:00 am Shabbat Services 7:30 pm Mincha/Ma’ariv 8:46 pm Shabbat Ends - special Eicha Reading service

Sunday, August 11

Tisha B’Av 8:45 am Morning Minyan 1:30 pm Mincha 8:30 pm Ma’ariv 8:44 pm Fast ends

Friday, August 16

6:00 pm R inat Shabbat 7:32 pm Candle Lighting

Saturday, August 17

Shabbat Nahamu Parashat Vaetchanan 9:00 am Shabbat Services 7:15 pm Mincha/Ma’ariv 8:35 pm Shabbat Ends

Friday, August 23

6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 7:22 pm Candle Lighting

Saturday, August 24

Birchat HaHodesh Parashat Eikev Bat Mitzvah: Isabel Wolle 8:50 am Shabbat Services 7:15 pm Mincha/Ma’ariv 8:23 pm Shabbat Ends

Friday, August 30 6:15 pm K abbalat Shabbat 7:10 pm Candle Lighting

Saturday, August 31

Rosh Hodesh Elul Parashat Re’eh Special Shabbat honoring Avram Pachter 8:50 am Shabbat Services 7:00 pm Mincha/Ma’ariv 8:11 pm Shabbat Ends

Fall Pre-School and Religious School Information

By Kory Goldenberg and Alicia Gejman Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Pre-School

Jack and Mildred Cohen Religious School

Tuesday, August 26 6:30 -7:30 pm Adult/Toddler and Transition Parent Orientation

Sunday, September 8 9:00 am First day of school for students in Pre-K - 7th grade

Wednesday, August 27 6:30 - 8:00 pm Parent Orientation

11:00 am -12 noon Back to school event for families

Tuesday, September 3 First Day of School Wednesday, September 4 5:00 - 6:30 pm Family Ice Cream Social & Dinner

It’s not too late to register for:

Second to None Program A free year of tuition for second grade students.

Teen Midrasha Co-Op New this year, our Sokol Hebrew High School is joining Moriah Congregation and Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah in a Teen Midrasha Co-Op (see article on page 1).

Send the sweetest of all Rosh Hashanah greetings – an 8 oz. gift jar of kosher clover honey for $12 plus shipping. Order online at www.orthoney.com/NSG or pick up an order form in the synagogue. Order by September 4th for delivery by Rosh Hashanah.

For more information contact Karen Weiss, kbweiss1023@gmail.com, or 847-508-9879.

For information on any of these programs, please contact Dr. Alicia Gejman at agejman@nssbethel.org.

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WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS:

The following are donations from April 1 through May 16

In memory of Anita Brenner, beloved sister - Leonard and Rochelle Foxman

Rabbi Kurtz Discretionary Fund

In memory of Arthur Hoover, beloved father - Jeff and Michelle Leon

In honor of David, Michelle, Yael and Ari Smith Rabbi Michael Smith In honor of Mal Kaufman’s 90th birthday - Elliot, Renee, Jessica and Howard Roth In honor of Rabbi Vernon and Bryna Kurtz for many wonderful years spent together - Edith Kaye In honor of the birth of our grandson, Lucas Max Newman, and with appreciation to Rabbi Kurtz for officiating at the Bris - Stuart and Barbara Hochwert In memory of Allen Eckerling, beloved brother-inlaw - Adrienne Eckerling In memory of Annette Kaplin, beloved mother Alan and Marcia Kaplin In memory of Betty Cooper, beloved mother Phillip and Sandra Cooper In memory of Beverly and Abe Kreiter, beloved mother and father - Mitchell and Edythe Kreiter In memory of Florence Ziker, beloved sister-in-law - Mildred Lidov In memory of Gerald Lapins - The Jesse Family - Leila Weiss In memory of Hyman Field, beloved grandfather Phillip and Sandra Cooper In memory of John Kraft, beloved father - Sarah Small In memory of Lester Levin, beloved father of Laurie Levin - Karen Fox - Brandon Liss In memory of Ljuba Wilkow, beloved grandmother Marc and Brenda Wilkow In memory of Louis Lidovsky, beloved father-in-law - Mildred Lidov In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Bob and Millie Weber In memory of Sally Davis, beloved mother-in-law Mildred Lidov

Rabbi Schwab Discretionary Fund In honor of Addysen Gross, daughter of Dan and Lori Gross, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah - Earl and Rochelle Rubinoff In honor of Devra Jacobs and Noah Pinzur’s Auf Ruf - Debora and Michael Pinzur In honor of the birth of Dr. and Mrs. Mel Roseman’s grandson, Ben - Leonard and Rochelle Foxman In honor of the birth of our grandson, Lucas Max Newman, and with appreciation to Rabbi Schwab for officiating at the Bris - Stuart and Barbara Hochwert In honor of the birth of Stuart and Barbara Hochwert’s grandson, Lucas - Leonard and Rochelle Foxman

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In memory of Bessie Brooks, beloved mother Donald and Lois Chudacoff In memory of Charlotte Crane, beloved sister-in-law - Sally Aaron In memory of David Bernstein, beloved father Irwin and Sheri Mandel

- Wayne M. Goldstein - Richard and June Gross - Michael and Karen Kesner - Terri and Michael Lipsitz - Earl and Rochelle Rubinoff - Judith Sarnat - Richard and Sharon Schwab - Howard Turner - Richard Zelin and Judith Hirsch-Zelin

In memory of David Goldberg, beloved father Richard and Lila Kohn

In memory of Shirley and Morris Foxman, beloved mother and father - Leonard and Rochelle Foxman

In memory of Frieda and Joseph Rosen, beloved mother and father - Leonard and Rochelle Foxman

In memory of William Karson, beloved brother Sally Aaron With appreciation to Rabbi Schwab

In memory of Goldye Dunn, beloved mother - Wallace and Joan Dunn

- Andrea Goldstein - Richard and June Gross

In memory of Harold Olshansky, beloved husband Sheila Olshansky

Rabbi Freedman Discretionary Fund

In memory of Irving Kusher, beloved father - Mark and Susan Pollack

In honor of Jack and Barbara Blumberg’s 60th wedding anniversary - Debbie and Steve Graham

In memory of Jeanne Goldberg, beloved mother Richard and Lila Kohn

In honor of the birth of Oren Freedman, son of Rabbi Alex and Laura Freedman

In memory of Judith Jaffe, beloved grandmother Richard and June Gross

- Gerald and Judy Farby - Edward and Paulette Margulies - Howard Turner

In memory of Lena Garland, beloved mother-in-law - Adrienne Garland In memory of Leonard J. Rapaport, beloved friend Marvin and Sara Siegel In memory of Lester Sadoff, beloved brother - Michael and Phyllis Sadoff In memory of Lila Grossman, beloved sister - Sally Aaron In memory of Louis Goldstein, beloved grandfather - Paul and Eileen Goldstein In memory of Martin Maiman, beloved father and grandfather - Steven and Linda Feinstein and Family

In honor of the birth of our grandson, Lucas Max Newman, and with appreciation to Rabbi Freedman for officiating at the Bris - Stuart and Barbara Hochwert In memory of Hortense Rubinoff, beloved motherin-law - Karen Rubinoff In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Robin and Cliff Wolf Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to Dale Strauss - Steve and Judy Schraiber

In memory of Marvin Halpern, beloved father of Seth Halpern - Terri and Michael Lipsitz - Karen and Richard Reisin

Hazzan Tisser Discretionary Fund

In memory of Mitchell Chukerman, beloved father of Wendy Abrams - Jerome and Mary Kaltman

In honor of Hazzan Tisser’s engagement to Robyn Sack - Leonard and Rochelle Foxman

In memory of Morris Wilk, beloved father - Roger and Ronnie Wilk

In honor of the birth of our grandson, Lucas Max Newman and with appreciation to Hazzan Tisser for officiating at the Bris - Stuart and Barbara Hochwert

In memory of Nachum Singer, beloved father Amos and Edith Turner In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Jerome and Mary Kaltman In memory of Norlie Feinstein, beloved father and grandfather - Steven and Linda Feinstein and Family In memory of Robert Kramer, beloved father of Bernard Kramer - Jerome and Mary Kaltman

In honor of Hazzan Tisser’s engagement and wishing him much happiness in the years to come - Steve and Linda Feinstein and Family

In memory of Harry Bichunsky, beloved father Philip and Doreen Feitelberg In memory of Sarah Siegel, beloved mother - Shael and Myrna Siegel

Adolph M. and Lottye Jacobson Israel Scholarship Endowment Fund

In memory of Ruth Abrams, beloved mother - Robert and Sharon Abrams

In honor of Ted and Harriet Perlman for bringing us back home with you - Martin and JoAnn Jacobson

In memory of Samuel Gross, beloved father of Richard Gross and beloved grandfather of Erica Schwab

With appreciation for my Aliyah - Harvey and Ellen Jacobson

Todah Rabbah

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS:

Andrew and Gail Brown Technology Endowment Fund

Jack and Mildred Cohen Religious School Fund

In honor of outgoing NSS Beth El President Richard Zelin - Andrew and Gail Brown

In honor of Jack and Barbara Blumberg’s 60th wedding anniversary - Pam and Richard Schlosberg

In honor of Ron Goldberg as the incoming President of NSS Beth El - Andrew and Gail Brown

In memory of Beverly Eisenstadt, beloved mother of Marcy Freeman - Pam and Richard Schlosberg - Howard Turner

In honor of the engagement of Erin Doppelt, daughter of Robert and Ellen Doppelt, to Jon Gordon, son of Mindy and Jeff Gordon - Andrew and Gail Brown

Ann and Jack Weinberg Holocaust Memorial Education Endowment Fund In memory of Ann Weinberg, beloved mother and Bubbie - Joel and Pearl Kagan

Ba’al Korei Fund In memory of Beverly Eisenstadt, beloved mother of Marcy Freeman - Ronnie Jo Sokol

Camp Ramah General Scholarship Endowment Fund In memory of Bella Lazarus, beloved mother - Philip and Carol Lazarus

Capital Improvement Fund In honor of Jack and Barbara Blumberg’s 60th wedding anniversary - Richard Zelin and Judith Hirsch-Zelin In memory of Benita Raemer, beloved sister - Racquel Hochwert

In memory of David Sher, beloved grandfather Michael and Sara Sher In memory of Goldie Sher, beloved mother - Michael and Sara Sher In memory of Herbert Hamilton, beloved brother of Bertram Hamilton - Howard Turner In memory of Howard Silberman, beloved father, on his first yahrzeit - Lawrence and Susan Silberman In memory of Isabel Hauser Schechter, beloved grandmother of Michele Friedland - NSS Beth El Pre-School Staff and Mimi Horowitz In memory of Jack Morse Hirschfield, beloved brother - David and Pamela Hirschfield In memory of Mitchell Chukerman, beloved father of Wendy Abrams - Howard Turner In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Howard Turner In memory of Sol Bleiweis, beloved father - Lawrence and Susan Silberman With appreciation to Rabbi Schwab for officiating at the dedication of my parents’ stones - David and Pamela Hirschfield

In memory of Bennett Louis Holland, beloved son - Joan Holland

Janger Family Haverot Endowment Fund

In memory of Beverly Eisenstadt, beloved mother of Marcy Freeman - Jeff and Lisa Rosenkranz

In memory of Richard Janger on his first yahrzeit Lee and Rachel Janger

In memory of Eugene Levin, beloved brother - Marcy and Kenneth Levin In memory of Leonard Weitz, beloved husband Lynn Weitz In memory of Lester Levin, beloved father of Laurie Levin - Erik Ives

Edward S. Frank Israel Study Memorial Endowment Fund In honor of Herman Wexler’s 90th birthday - Edward and Paulette Margulies

Jean T. and Morton Bernstein Camp Ramah Endowment Fund In memory of Aviva Beth Benson, beloved daughter - David and Karen Benson

Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural and Learning Center Fund In honor of Jared Kamin becoming a Bar Mitzvah Debra and Barry Kravitz

Maxwell Abbell Library Fund In honor of Jack and Barbara Blumberg’s 60th wedding anniversary - Lewis and Beverly Feiges - Robert and Maxine Greenstein In memory of Beverly Eisenstadt, beloved mother of Marcy Freeman - Ira and Elise Frost In memory of Emil Ruhstaedt, beloved uncle - Arnold and Hilda Reingold In memory of Hanni Marx Hamburger, beloved sister - Arnold and Hilda Reingold In memory of June Rieur Kleban, beloved mother of Marcie Eskin - Michael and Karen Kesner In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Ira and Elise Frost In memory of Rosi Ruhstaedt, beloved aunt - Arnold and Hilda Reingold

Minyan Service Fund In honor of Jack and Barbara Blumberg’s 60th wedding anniversary - Gerald and Annette Blumberg In memory of Beverly Eisenstadt, beloved mother of Marcy Freeman - Robert and Beth Footlik In memory of Esther Pessis, beloved mother - Paul and Michelle Pessis In memory of Esther Sterman, beloved mother Toby Schwartz In memory of Jeffrey Garton, beloved father - Stephen and Diane Levin and Family In memory of Lester Levin, beloved father of Laurie Levin - Daniel and Ariel Dorfman In memory of Major General William P. Levine, beloved husband - Rhoda Levine In memory of Sylvia Farbman, beloved mother Mark and Laura Lieberman

Miriam and Bernard H. Sokol Hebrew High School Fund In honor of Ronnie Jo Sokol’s 70th birthday - Sandy Starkman, Larry Pachter, Avram, Uri and Hollen - Gail and Jerome Taxy

Music Fund

In memory of Jeanette Goldstein, beloved mother Michael Goldstein

In memory of Marcia Shirley Melinger, beloved mother of Michael Melinger - Stephen and Judy Berkeley

Gerald and Rita Buckman Yom Ha’atzmaut Program Endowment Fund

In memory of June Rieur Kleban, beloved mother of Marcie Eskin - Abby Lasky

In memory of William Schero, beloved father Allene Frost

In honor of Larry Pachter being named a Trustee at NSS Beth El - Tamara and Earl Norman

In memory of Lester Levin, beloved father of Laurie Levin - Debra and Barry Kravitz

In memory of William Schero, beloved grandfather - Ira and Elise Frost

Gertrude Lederman Family Continuing Education Fund In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Gary and Merle Kaufman

In memory of Mae Gray, beloved mother - William and Judith Siskel In memory of Nathan Pinsof, beloved father - Loren and Diane Weil

NSS Beth El Special Gifts Fund In honor of Jack and Barbara Blumberg’s 60th wedding anniversary - Michael and Karen Kesner In honor of Ronnie Jo Sokol’s 70th birthday - Lois Feinberg continued on page 6

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WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS:

In memory of Birdie Fine, beloved mother of Marc Fine - Michael and Karen Kesner In memory of Gerald Lapins - Bruce and Elizabeth Olson - Steven and Ellen Rogin

Prayer Book Fund In honor of Linda and Leon Gottlieb’s 40th wedding anniversary - Alvin and Elinor Bayliss

In memory of Starkman, Pachter, Glabman, Altman and other family/friends at Yizkor - Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter

In honor of Linda Gottlieb’s special birthday - Alvin and Elinor Bayliss

Social Action Fund

In memory of Gladys Wallach, beloved mother Barry and Terri Wallach

In memory of Albert and Sylvia Wishnick, beloved parents - Adrienne Eckerling

In memory of Gerald Lapins - Debbie and Joe Kasle

In memory of Lester Levin, beloved father of Laurie Levin - Roger Harris

In memory of Beverly Eisenstadt, beloved mother of Marcy Freeman - Andrew and Gail Brown

Staff Recognition Fund

In memory of Marilyn Stein, beloved mother - Barry and Terri Wallach In memory of Mitchell Chukerman, beloved father of Wendy Abrams - Michael and Karen Kesner In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Altair Advisers LLC - Michael and Karen Kesner In memory of Terrence Schneiderman, beloved brother - Mark and Deborah Schneiderman In memory of William Schneiderman, beloved father - Mark and Deborah Schneiderman With appreciation to NS Beth El Sisterhood for the birthday wishes - Mildred Lidov

Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Pre-School Endowment Fund In honor of Jack and Barbara Blumberg’s 60th wedding anniversary - Ellen and Aaron Krumbein

Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Pre-School Fund In honor of Debbi Rosenberg on her special birthday - Nina and Mark Gaines In honor of the engagement of Scott and Gwen Heyman’s daughter Jordan to Aaron Glaser - Dennis and Amy Pessis In memory of Esther Pessis, beloved mother Dennis and Amy Pessis With appreciation to the Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Pre-School - Ira and Deborah Rosenberg

Ritual Refurbishment Endowment Fund In honor of Jack and Barbara Blumberg’s 60th wedding anniversary - Julie Isaacson - Shael and Myrna Siegel In memory of Benjamin Levenson, beloved father Jack and Barbara Blumberg

With appreciation to the NSS Beth El Staff, thanks for a great spring - Andrew and Gail Brown

The Philip and Ellen Glass Program for Rabbi’s Discretionary Endowment Fund In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Ellen and Philip Glass

In memory of Esther Schiffman, beloved grandmother - Jack and Barbara Blumberg

In memory of Samuel Gross, beloved father of Richard Gross and beloved grandfather of Erica Schwab - Ellen and Philip Glass

Sarah and Henry Stiebel Camp Ramah Endowment Fund

Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to Susan Ament - Ellen and Philip Glass

In honor of the birth of Oren Freedman, son of Rabbi Alex and Laura Freedman - Mayer Stiebel and Cara Madansky-Stiebel

Tzedakah/Pushke Fund

In memory of Nissah Mattenson, beloved mother of Abra Alscher and Robin Small - Mayer Stiebel and Cara Madansky-Stiebel

In honor of Larry Pachter being named as a Trustee - Andrew and Gail Brown In memory of Lester Levin, beloved father of Laurie Levin - Rita Sawyer

Sarah and Henry Stiebel Solomon Schechter Endowment Fund

With appreciation to everyone for all your visits, cards, phone calls and best wishes during my ongoing recovery - Millie Weber

In honor of Andrea Saffir’s birthday - Sandy Starkman, Larry Pachter, Avram, Uri and Hollen

Youth Community Fund

In honor of Josh Warshawsky becoming a Rabbi.

Mazel Tov and much love and success - Sandy Starkman, Larry Pachter, Avram, and Uri Hollen In honor of Julie Bloom’s graduation from medical school - Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter In honor of Lilli Flink’s graduation from medical school - Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter In honor of Rabbi David and Judy Weiss - Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter

In honor of Stephanie Kallish for being elected USY President - Barbara and Stuart Hochwert In memory of Allen Rosenthal, beloved father Brad and Marcie Pickard In memory of Beverly Eisenstadt, beloved mother of Marcy Freeman - Mary Ellen Bowers and Larry Goldsmith - Brad and Marcie Pickard

Teen Midrasha Co-Op continued from page 1 Along the way, Chuck Kahalnik will facilitate several hands-on Mitzvah projects throughout the year. We are exploring a major partnership with another local Jewish organization to really anchor the program in social justice.

I for one am already excited for the Fall when we kick off this program, and for our Spring Break trip to Sababa Beach 6 |AUGUST 2019 | KOL BETH EL

Camp in Delray Beach, Florida. Teens will learn to surf, have fun, do social action activities, and practice Jewish mindfulness in sunny Florida while Chicago thaws out from its frigid winter.

Teens have different needs today from when the rest of us grew up, and Beth El - then and still today - is responding to those needs.

For more information, please contact Dr. Alicia Gejman at agejman@nssbethel.org.

August Events at a Glance Tuesday, August 13 7:00 pm Evening @ the Movies Join Rachel Kamin at 7:00 pm for refreshments and a preview of the 2019-2020 Sisterhood Torah Fund Book Club selections and other new Jewish books.

At 7:45 pm, we’ll host the Chicago area premier of the documentary From Cairo to the Cloud, the story of an astonishing collection of ancient manuscripts hidden for centuries in a Cairo synagogue. RSVP to meskin@nssbethel.org or call Marcie at (847) 926-7903.

________________________________________ Friday, August 16 5:30 pm Rinat Shabbat with Rick Recht

Join us for appetizers at 5:30 pm followed by a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 pm. This special edition of Rinat Shabbat will feature Rick Recht, who has revolutionized and elevated the genre of Jewish rock music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity in youth and adults across the US.

________________________________________ Wednesday, August 21 6:45 pm Night at the Copacabana

A special summer evening at NSSBE! Travel back in time to the 1940s night club, The Copacabana. Featuring big band music performed by Hazzan Tisser and the Sid Engel Orchestra featuring artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Louis Prima, Barry Manilow and more! The evening will include a gourmet buffet dinner prepared by Chef Laura Frankel. $65 per person for members, $75 for non-members. RSVP online by August 12.

Wednesday, August 28 7:00 pm BEANS USY Beach Bash Kick-Off Meet old and new friends at Rosewood Beach for volley ball, sand castlemaking contests, popsicles and more! Friends of NSS Beth El members welcome. Cost: FREE. Contact Marah Altenberg at maltenberg@nssbethel.org.

________________________________________ Thursday, August 29 6:45 pm Men’s Steak and Scotch Dinner

To help kick off the new year, Men’s Club will host one of its most popular events – Steak and Scotch Dinner. If you would like to learn more about Men’s Club, this is the event to attend. All men are welcome; you do not need to be a member.

Contact Men’s Club at nssbethelmensclub@ gmail.com with questions.

________________________________________ SAVE THE DATE Friday, September 6 5:30 pm Shabbat on the Lake

Join us for an amazing, delicious, spirited, dazzling Kabbalat Shabbat on the Lake including babysitting, a kid-friendly program, and buffet for children. More details to come.

September 6 - November 3 A Cut Above: Paper and Spirituality Artist Leah Sosewitz will exhibit her traditional folk art paper cuts and gilded illuminations inspired by Jewish texts, the Bible, midrash, and poetry in the Rissman Kol Ami Collection exhibit space.

________________________________________ Saturday, September 7 12:30 pm Sisterhood Torah Fund Book Club

We will kick off the year with a discussion of the award-winning novel The Last Watchman of Old Cairo

by Michael David Lukas, facilitated by Rachel Kamin. New participants are always welcome! Contact Rachel Kamin at rkamin@nssbethel.org or (847) 926-7902 for more information.

________________________________________ September 7, October 12, November 16, December 21 9:30 am Lieberman Partnership

Beth El Men’s Club partners with other local synagogues and the Lieberman Center in Skokie to help residents participate in Shabbat morning services at the facility.

A wonderful mitzvah for the entire family.

Contact Dan Gross at grossd@gmail.com with questions or to sign up.

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________________________________________ Sunday, August 25 10:00 am Shofar Sho Good!

Join us for a free Shofar workshop for beginners and veteran shofar blowers after morning minyan and breakfast! Beginners (kids and adults) will learn the basics of Shofar blowing for Elul and the High Holidays. Shofar veterans will review the finer points with experts and clergy, and share tips and tricks with the newbies! Bring your own shofar or practice on ours. RSVP to Marcie Eskin at meskin@nssbethel.org.

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1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 Address service requested

Mazel Tov to:

Laurel and Barry Abramowicz on the marriage of their daughter, Melanie Jenna, to Seth Michael Pawlow Deborah and Rabbi Charles Dobrusin on the birth of their granddaughter, Noa Iris Dobrusin Samantha and Shai Dobrusin on the birth of their daughter, Noa Iris Dr. Betsy and Michel Katz on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary Susan and Steven Kessler on the marriage of their daughter, Hannah Ruth, to Nicholas Lee Warther Bryna and Rabbi Vernon Kurtz on the occasion of their 46th wedding anniversary Dr. Gerald Lasin on the occasion of his 70th anniversary of becoming a bar mitzvah Eric and Rinna Maletsky on the birth of their granddaughter, Evyn Faye Maletsky Arnold Reingold on the occasion of his 90th birthday Betty Rozenfeld on the birth of her great-grandson, Jae Asher Rozenfeld, and great-granddaughter, Noa Iris Dobrusin Ronnie Jo Sokol on the occasion of her 70th birthday Madeline and David Solomon on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary Judy and Rabbi David Weiss on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary Rabbi David Weiss on the occasion of his special birthday Richard Zelin on the occasion of his 65th birthday

Condolences to: Richard Biller on the loss of his father, Robert Biller Honey Bronson on the loss of her father, Allan Levick Benjamin “Buddy” Cohen on the loss of his wife, Bernice Cohen

Abraham De Leeuwe on the loss of his son, David De Leeuwe Robert Doppelt on the loss of his mother, Barbara Doppelt Marcie Faust on the loss of her grandmother, Cecelia Goldstein Marcy Freeman on the loss of her mother, Beverly Eisenstadt Dr. Wayne Goldstein on the loss of his mother, Cecelia Goldstein Steven Gordon on the loss of his brother, Bruce L. Gordon Dr. Laurie Hochberg on the loss of her mother, Helen Chapman Mitchell Kalter on the loss of his mother, Evelyn Kalter Arlene Levin on the loss of her uncle, Ronald Bloom Laurie Levin on the loss of her father, Lester Levin JoEllen Lidov on the loss of her father, Robert Cohn Linda Magad on the loss of her brother, Ronald Bloom Michael Melinger on the loss of his mother, Marcia Shirley Melinger Dana Randel on the loss of her grandfather, Sidney Rubin Jeff Rubin on the loss of his father, Sidney Rubin Frances Shapiro on the loss of her mother, Ruth Gross IN MEMORIAM: Bernice Cohen Selma Ruth Mizel

Kiddush Sponsors: Ba’al Korei Institute Barry and Merle Erlich Elaine and Fred Kamin Rachel and Michael Kamin Dr. Betsy and Michael Katz

Adrienne and Dr. Gerald Lasin Amy and Jim Lederer North Suburban Synagogue Beth El North Suburban Beth El Sisterhood North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Men’s Club Vicky and Scott Pawlow The Reingold Family Tamara and Kevin Rosner Ronnie Jo Sokol Judy and Rabbi David Weiss Judy, Aaron and Naomi Zelin

A Warm Welcome to Our New Members: Estelle Asherson Matthew and Julia Berk Ron and Chantal Blaustein and their children, Jordan, Noah and Simon Susan Cardoni Ronald and Rachel Cooper and their children, Ari, Max and Noa Yael Derman Matt and Rachel Field and their children, Elly and Talia Stewart and Jennifer Flink Mark and Ellen Kardon and their daughter, Rachel Marc and Samantha Lawrence and their children, Andie and Jules Adam Margolis Susan Margolis Michael Pollack Joseph and Harriet Resnick and their children, Anna, Isabelle and Maya Marc and Melissa Spellman and their children, Alana, Ari and Zachary

Shabbat on the Lake a lo Espanol

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