Happy Passover
יום השאה Yom HaShoah April 16, 2015
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Rabbi's Reflections Facts and Truths All year we are studying the content of the Torah in many ways: ongoing classes, shorter or even singlesession units, brief discussions after morning or evening services and here, in my monthly article. In previous articles, I described the content of the five books of the Torah; this month I will take a step back from the details of the Torah’s books to address general issues of faith rooted in those books. As Conservative Jews, we are in the unique position of embracing the sanctity of the Torah without insisting on its divinity (more on that below) and insisting that Torah is at the center of our beliefs and behaviors, despite our knowledge about its origins. We now know a great deal about the Torah and its constituent parts. A century and a half of scholarship has shown in many ways that the Torah is a composite document, created over centuries in a kind of rolling amalgamation of Jewish law codes, origin stories, fable, poetry, and covenant agreements. Drawing on comparative linguistics, archeology, literary theory, and historical records from before, during and after the time of Moses, dozens of biblical scholars have proven beyond doubt that the Torah was not, as a historical matter, handed by God to Moses on Sinai as a single, integrated work. While that may be a surprise to some, it is actually quite old news. But what is important is not the facts of the Torah’s construction, but rather its truths. We can feel perfectly comfortable with the idea that the Torah is not divine, i.e. originating in its present form, complete from God, because the question of origins obscures the more crucial question of status. To put it bluntly: The Torah is sacred not because it came from God, but because we act as if it comes from God. What confers sanctity on the Torah is not where it comes from, but how the Jewish people have lived in light of its words and values. For thousands of
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years, Jews have read the Torah’s accounts of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, Moses, Aaron and Miriam as the blueprint for what it means to relate to God and the world. Their stories have taught us who to be and how to be. No matter how much we learn about the historical origins of their stories, we will continue to see them as our ancestors and ourselves as their descendants, as the inheritors of their values and traditions. Abraham’s faith, Sarah’s laughter, Jacob’s cunning, Moses’ unyielding leadership, and a hundred similar traits are truths that created Judaism and continue to create us as Jews. Insisting that their stories must also be factual seems a bit small minded, and in some ways entirely beside the point. Conservative Judaism insists on getting the facts right, not only as a matter of intellectual integrity, but out of a religious commitment to live up to the intelligence God has given us. Denying facts cannot honor our sacred texts; using facts to deny truths likewise impoverishes us. We love Torah and will continue to study it daily during this Shanah Torah (Year of Learning) because it will always be the first source of our identity as Jews. But facts are not truths, and Pesakh serves as a good illustration of the difference: There is no evidence outside the Torah that the exodus took place the way it is described in the Torah. But as we all sit down to seder this week, we seek not mere facts, but the truths of being a redeemed people. We yearn for sacred connections that make our lives worth living. We ache for meaning through food, symbol, and shared experience. May we each find them this year as we continue to learn the facts as well as the truths of Torah. Hag same’akh, Rabbi Jeff Pivo
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CBJ ONLINE
CBJ ONLINE Congregation Beth Judea has recently purchased a software update to our Membership Management software program. This is an interactive software package the permits our Members to log in to the site and accomplish many tasks. A member can: Look up directory information on any fellow Congregant Update their own profile Register for events Make a Donation online Fill out next year’s membership forms starting in May View Yahrzeit information By getting full utilization of the software package, Beth Judea will be able to save several thousand of dollars and have accurate information. Several months ago every member received a user id and password. If you have misplaced your user id or password please contact Lisa at 847-634-0777. Thanks Arnie Goldberg Executive Vice President arnieccc@gmail.com
Lisa Neiman Executive Director lneiman@bethjudea.org
In This Issue Rabbi’s Reflections CBJ Online Passover Information Yom HaShoah Cantors Sacred Sounds Me’ah Campaign Annual Meeting B’Nai Mitzvah Bio Special Events Focus on Families Education Youth
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CALENDAR Focus on Families Apr. 12 Apr. 17 Apr. 19
Gan Shalom Tot Service followed by Dinner CBJ Film Series, “PRINCE OF EGYPT”
May 3 May 21
Israel Solidarity Day Challah Chaverim
Men’s Club Apr. 15 Apr. 18 Apr. 23 Apr. 26
Men’s Club Fitness Program The Lieberman Tap the Torah Craft Beer & Burger at CBJ
Social Action Apr. 5 Apr. 12 Apr. 27
Youth Apr. 17
Mollie’s War Speaker Book Club – One Bittersweet Place
Programming Apr. 20
Dinner & Conversation with Rabbi
Adult Ed Apr. 12 Apr. 19 Apr. 23
Judaism 101: 5 Books in 4 Weeks Spring Session Begins CBJ Film Series, “PRINCE OF EGYPT” Tap the Torah: “Dealing with a Basket Case
Holidays/Special Events Apr. 3-11 Apr. 6 Apr. 10 Apr. 15 May 28
Passover Last Day to RSVP for Passover Dinner Passover Dinner Yom HaShoah Congregation Beth Judea Annual Meeting
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Shabbat Services led entirely by our Youth
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Sisterhood Apr. 13 Apr. 20
Bingo at Friends Center Pet Visit to Alden Center Committee Meeting
Community Apr. 10
Apr. 12 May 3
Disability Awareness with Host Tammy Duckworth at Temple Beth-El JUF Dessert Reception Israel Solidarity Day
Meetings Please check website
Be Sure To Check Out Our New Section: “Did You Know...” on page 21 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers April 10, 2015 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of March will be recognized at our service on March 6th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
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Pesach 5775 Monday, March 30
Your Chametz MUST be sold by this date.
Thursday, April 2
Search for Chametz is done Thursday evening.
Friday, April 3
Fast of the First Born Service at Beth Judea at 7:30 AM Chametz is burned by 10:00 AM
Friday, April 3
Mincha - 5:00 PM First Seder in the Evening
No 7:30 pm service at the Synagogue
Saturday, April 4
Passover I Service at 9:30 AM Second Seder at Beth Judea – 7:00 PM
No evening service at the Synagogue Reservations Closed
Sunday, April 5
Passover II Service at 9:30 AM
Monday, April 6
Morning Minyan at 6:15 AM Evening Minyan at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, April 7
Morning Minyan at 7:30 AM Evening Minyan at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 8
Morning Minyan at 7:30 AM Evening Minyan at 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 9
Morning Minyan at 7:30 AM Evening Minyan at 7:30 PM
Friday, April 10
Passover VII Service at 9:30 AM Passover Shabbat Dinner – 6:00 PM Shabbat Services - 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 11
Reservations Required by April 6
Passover VIII Service w/Yizkor at 9:30 AM Yizkor and Dedication of Yahrzeit Plaques honoring the memory of: Arnold Fredric Block, Marian Marsha Block, Dr. Spencer Jonathan Block, Morey Coleman, Leon Goldberg, Lillian Goroff, Morris Goroff, Marilyn Holman, Bernard Lerner, Herbert Levine, Rena Lichtenstein, David Neubauer, Phillip Rothenberg, Anita Alberta Schoen, Gertrude Schoeneman – revised plaque, Donald G. Sherman, Nancy A. Sherman
CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES Friday Saturday
April 3 April 4
before after
6:59 pm 8:04 pm
Thursday Friday
April 9 April 10
before before
7:06 pm 7:07 pm
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PASSOVER Passover is from Friday evening Shabbat, April 3, 2015 through Saturday Shabbat, April 11, 2015. April 6 – Last Day to RSVP for Passover Shabbat Dinner
On behalf of the entire Clergy, Board of Directors and Staff of Congregation Beth Judea, we wish you and yours a very warm, happy and joyous Passover. May God’s blessings be with you today and always.
PESACH SHABBAT DINNER Friday, April 10, 2015 Dinner – 6:00 pm Shabbat Services – 7:30 pm The menu includes: Lemon Chicken, Apple Matzo Kugel, Salad and Vegetables We will have delicious sweets at the oneg following services The cost is: $28.00/Adult, $15.00 for children (6-12) and $6.00 for children 5 and under Non-members of Beth Judea, please add $3.00 to the prices above Please bring your own Kosher for Pesach Wine
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YOM HASHOAH
NOTES FROM THE CANTOR The Cantors Assembly, the largest organization of hazzanim in the world, will be holding its annual convention in Chicago next month – May 3-7. Along with nightly concerts, the convention will feature have many other items of interest. Members of Beth Judea’s Men’s Club who have completed a special shivaleading program will be receiving special recognition as well. Please get in touch (hazzanweisberg@bethjudea.org) if you would like further information, and please enjoy the attached edition of “Sacred Sounds”, a CA newsletter, in connection with the upcoming festival of Passover. Hag Kasher v’Same’ach – have a wonderful holiday, Hazzan Roger Weisberg Download “Sacred Sounds”
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Me’ah Campaign
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Annual Meeting
B’nai Mitzvah Bio Mara Rachel Lippman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah Saturday April 18th 2015.
SAVE THE DATE Congregation Beth Judea Annual Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 8:00 PM Vice Presidents’ Reports Budget Approval Election of Executive Committee V.P.’s & At-large Directors Please join us for Minyan at 7:30 PM
Mara is a seventh grader at Daniel Wright Middle School. She spends her free time playing basketball, volleyball, and travel softball. Mara also loves playing the drums, listening to music, watching movies, and hanging out with her friends. Her favorite time of year is summer. She spends half of the summer going to overnight camp and the other part playing softball and participating in sports camps. Mara is working on collecting sports equipment and volunteering at the Sports Shed for her mitzvah project. Mara is so excited to share her special day surrounded by her family and friends. She will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah with her sister Hallie and her parents, Jon and Sheri. Her grandparents Rita and Jerry Lambert and Linda and Ira Lippman are so proud to be part of her Bat Mitzvah.
Mara would like to thank her teachers, Anna Besser, Cantor Weisberg, and Rabbi Pivo for guiding her through her Jewish education. Special thanks to thanks to Kim Abern for all her help in preparing Mara for her Bat Mitzvah.
Challah Chaverim 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 principles of the Conservative Movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the United States of America and the State of Israel.
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JUF DESSERT RECEPTION
Israel Solidarity Day
CONGREGATION BETH AM, CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA, CONGREGATION OR SHALOM, SHIR HADASH SYNAGOGUE AND TEMPLE CHAI
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cordially invite you to attend a
DESSERT RECEPTION on behalf of the
2015 JEWISH UNITED FUND ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 6:45 P.M. Temple Chai 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove, Illinois
Couvert $5 per adult
GUEST SPEAKER
SAM HARRIS We are fortunate to have Sam Harris, President Emeritus of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Educational Center, as speaker and honoree.
Sam (Sammy – Szlamek Rzeznik) is one of the youngest survivors of the concentration camps during the Holocaust. Born in Deblin, Poland, in 1935, he was just four years old when the war broke out in his town. Having lost his parents and most of his family during the Holocaust, Sam hid, from the ages of seven to nineanda- half, in two concentration camps: Deblin and Czestochowa. Although an orphan when he arrived in the USA at the age of twelve, Sam was filled with hope about the possibilities awaiting him. Through the Jewish Children’s Bureau in Chicago, Sam was adopted by Dr. Ellis and Mrs. Harriet Harris of Northbrook.
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Disability Awareness with Host Tammy Duckworth SAVE THE DATE Friday, April 10, 2015 at Temple Beth-El in Northbrook watch our website at www.bethjudea.org or contact Renee Klass, the Beth Judea liaison to the HUGS Disability Awareness program
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Focus on Families Congregation Beth Judea Family Events: April & May 2015
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All events are open to the community and are free of charge (unless otherwise noted). For more details & to RSVP for all programs, contact the synagogue office at 847-634-0777 or visit www.bethjudea.org April 12
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Gan Shalom Gan Shalom is a monthly pre-Kindergarten program focusing on Jewish holidays, heroes, and mitzvot for children age 5 and under accompanied by an adult. This month’s theme: “Welcoming Guests” Cost: $5 per session. Each class includes art, stories, music, and snack. Registration by April 8. For more info, please contact Anna Besser at 847-634-8380 / abesser@bethjudea.org. 5:45 pm Tot Service followed by dinner Join us on for a lively Tot Shabbat featuring Brad Egel at 5:45 pm. Following services we will have a pasta Shabbat dinner! Click here for more information.RSVP by April 12th.
April 1 9 12:00 – 2:30 pm: CBJ Film Series, “PRINCE OF EGYPT” This year the CBJ Film Series focuses on stories from the Torah. Join us in watching the PRINCE OF EGYPT. An Egyptian prince learns of his identity as a Hebrew and, later his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people. Following the movie, Rabbi Pivo will lead a movie discussion. Cost: $10 pp; $36 per family (Lunch included) Registration by April 14. For more info, please contact Anna Besser at 847-634-8380 / abesser@bethjudea.org. May 3 11 am Israel Solidarity Day@Ravinia Festival in Highland Park JUF’s Israel Solidarity Day is the community's annual celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). The event will kick start with a concert featuring Rick Recht. Ongoing family-friendly activities will take place following the concert. Event highlights also include the Walk with Israel, exciting all-day entertainment featuring The Jamman Drum Circle, The Maccabeats and Hadag Nachash. Registration will open online in early March at www.juf.org/ISD May 21 2:00 pm – Challah Chaverim Join us for challah making, story time with Rabbi Pivo and a Shabbat song session with Hazzan Weisberg. Registration is required by May 18. For more information about family programming, please contact the synagogue office at 847-634-0777. Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL - 847-634-0777
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015 Youth and Young Family Shabbat… Something for everybody!! COME TO ONE PART OR COME TO ALL PARTS JUST MAKE SURE TO BE THERE FOR AN INCREDIBLE SHABBAT!!! 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm – Tot & Kids Service Featuring Brad Egel 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm – Dinner 7:30 pm – Shabbat Services – Led entirely by our youth!!! Menu will be: Spinach lasagna, grilled & roasted vegetables, Macaroni & Cheese, buttered pasta with sauce, garlic bread and greek salad Cost: Adults: $12 Children (Ages 7-12): $10 Children (4 - 6): $5 Families: $38.00 Bring Your Own Bottle of White Kosher Wine
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Mitzvah Club MITZVAH CLUB - PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGES NINE AND YOUNGER Dozens of families with young children are coming together to teach the important lesson of helping others through mitzvot. As a group, families are volunteering six times this year for a variety of non-profits across Chicagoland. All activities are geared toward ages nine and younger. Children will receive a “Mitzvah Club” card. Please Watch Your Weekly Emails for Future Upcoming Events
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EDUCATION This year we celebrate Israel’s 67 th anniversary on April 23 rd. Israel is a country thriving with people, technology, and much more! Israeli cuisine exemplifies the true melting pot that is Israel. Hailing from over 80 countries, Jews have returned to their ancient land, bringing with them the foods and recipes they developed during their wanderings. These traditions have commingled with other Jewish recipes, Jewish dietary laws, and the native ingredients of the Land of Israel to create a dynamic cuisine. “When you’re eating in Israel, all your senses are involved. You can smell it and see it being made. Food here [Israel] really overwhelms the senses, but in a great way,” says Inbal Baum, culinary tour guide from Delicious Israel. Baum helped ISRAEL21c create this list of 10 extraordinary dishes you need to try next time you’re in Israel.
10 Extraordinary Tastes from Israel 1. Zalatimo’s mutabak: Zalatimo’s Bakery in the Old City of Jerusalem is the oldest operating baklava bakery in the world. It is hailed by everyone as “the” place to bite into a warm, hand-thrown wad of filo dough soaked in sugar syrup. Zalatimo calls its pastries “mutabak” but everyone else calls them Zalatimos. 2. Benny’s Soda: At Benny’s Soda (Gazoz, in Hebrew), the artisanal soda-shop wizard Benny Briga uses all-natural flavors to create original flavored bubbly drinks. This thirstquenching master adds wedges of fruits (lemon, pomegranate, guava), herbs (lavender, lemongrass, lemon verbena), and roots (ginger) to fizzy non-alcoholic cocktails. 3. Ika’s Chocolate: Chocoholics will be delighted to know that the culture of chocolate in Israel continues to flourish. Judges at the 2012 International Chocolate Awards competition swooned over a lemon praline handcrafted by Tel Aviv chocolatier Ika Cohen. She returned to the Italian contest with a gold medal-winning Za’atar Ganache in 2014. Ika continues to appear on international “’best chocolate shops” lists as well. 4. Albert’s marzipan: The official Marzipan Museum may be located in Kfar Tavor in the Lower Galilee, but true aficionados of this sweet nutty treat know that Albert Confectionery in South Tel Aviv is the place to get it in Israel. The small pastry shop doesn’t look like much, but the secret family recipes for this almond candy dough handed down through the generations is the reason people queue up here. 5. Pomegranate wine and beer: Pomegranates are packed with vitamins, anti-oxidants and other health benefits. Israeli scientists have improved the pomegranate’s genetic makeup and Israeli entrepreneurs have innovated new ruby-red tastes such as pomegranate wines and beers. Rimon Winery is the best known for its premium highend pomegranate wines in about a dozen varieties. 6. Eli Mamman’s Halva: Halva can be bought at markets, stores and gourmet shops throughout Israel. But the main go-to place for this sesame-paste candy is Halva Kingdom in Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda market.
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EDUCATION 7. Leon’s bourekas: Bourekas are also ubiquitous in Israel, and everyone has a favorite Turkish/Bulgarian bourekas place. Leon and Sons bakery in Jaffa is a three-generation family business known far and wide for its delicious flaky filo offerings made without margarine. 8. Specialty sandwiches: Falafel and shawarma joints abound, but extraordinary bites can best be found in the multicultural specialty sandwich shops in every town and city across the land. In Ramle, take your growling tummy over to HaTunisay Shel Eli for a Tunisian Fricassee; in Givatayim, head over to HaSabich Shel Ovad for the most famous Jewish Iraqi breakfast sandwich in Israel; and in Jerusalem, Chochi’s Sandwich reportedly serves up the best schnitzel sandwich in Israel. 9. Abu Salem’s tea: When strolling through the shuk (market) in the Old City of Nazareth, follow your nose to Abu Salem’s Coffee House just off the main street, down an alleyway. While the home brew is good, the real reason to stop here is for the nut-infused cinnamon tea. The café is a second home for many of the city’s elders, who come to play backgammon all day long and drink the otherworldly hot beverages on the menu. 10. Viznich’s challah: The ultimate place to buy fresh challah is a matter of opinion. But there’s no denying the extraordinary experience of a visit to Viznich Bakery in Bnei Brak on a Thursday night or Friday morning as these white braided loaves of soft goodness are snatched up as they come out of the ovens. You’ll know you’ve arrived at the correct location by the dizzying smell of freshly baked challahs and the ever-growing lines of people, both secular and religious, waiting to buy them. CALENDAR OF EVENTS April: Saturday 4/4 No Gimel Shabbat Sunday 4/5 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Passover Monday 4/6 No Beyachad classes Tuesday 4/7 Religious School Classes resume Monday 4/13 Beyachad classes resume Sunday 4/19 Heh Field Trip – Anne Frank play (return around 1 pm) Sunday 4/26 Aleph Siyum (11 am) May: Friday 5/1 – Saturday 5/2 Aleph – Bet Kallah Friday 5/8 Gimel & Dalet Family Shabbat Dinner Monday 5/11 Last Beyachad class Tuesday 5/12 Heh End of Year Program; Last Tuesday class session Shabbat 5/16 Last Gimel Shabbat Sunday 5/17 LAST DAY of School: 2nd Grade End of Year Program The Word - April 2015
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Youth WHAT’S UP IN THE WORLD OF OUR YOUTH??? 2ND GRADERS are now eligible to join Kadinkers for the second half of your second grade year for only $10!!! 5TH GRADERS can join Kadima for the second half of your 5th grade years for only $20 (if you were already a member of Kadinkers you are automatically now a member of Kadima and you do not need to pay any additional dues)! 8TH GRADERS are now eligible to join USY for the second half of their 8th grade year for only $40 (If you were already a member of Kadima you are now automatically a USYer and you do not need to pay any additional dues)!
***Sign up today for our special Youth and Young Family Shabbat on April 17th!!!! KADINKERS (2nd-4th grade) and KADIMA (5th-7th grade) Our Kadinkers had a blast by joining our Kadima group at the video game truck night. They spent the night playing games downstairs in the synagogue, did crafts, played board games, watched a movie, and spent time in a tractor trailer filled wall to wall with plasma tvs and every video game you can imagine! Our chocolate seder and juice tasting event in conjunction with the wine tasting for the adults was filled with delicious chocolate and 4 different kinds of juice. Be sure to sign up for our young family and youth Shabbat dinner featuring Brad Egel on April 17th USY (BJUSY) (8th-12th grade) Wow, where the time has gone. I can’t believe it is April already. As the snow is melting on the ground (finally), things are really heating up in our youth department. February and March brought us a great Midwinter convention and Weekend of Greatness trip. We learned how to bake challah (thanks to Dr. Ira Sender), how to make hamentaschen (thanks, Mrs. Natalie Gurin), and had a great Purim weekend. A huge thank you goes out to the entire congregation for allyour support over Purim weekend. Between the Purim Carnival and the Megillah, reading we raised over $1,350 for USY’s official charity, Tikun Olam. I would like to send a special thank you to all of the youth committee members who helped out at the Purim Carnival; the program would not have been successful without you. Of course the biggest credit goes out to all of our dedicated USY and Kadima volunteers who put in over 20 hours of community service creating and painting new games, setting up and running the games, and cleaning up afterwards (even when they were very tired). Thank you, thank you, thank you to all!!! On March 21st we hosted the CHUSY prom at Congregation Beth Judea. What a great event. A huge mazel tov to Sarah Heiger for coordinating this first ever event. Kinnus is coming April 24-26; be sure you are registered. Remember, you can stay up to date with all things BJUSY throughout the entire year by visiting our new and improved website www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com and you can sign up for membership by going to http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth. B’Shalom, Marc Sender - Youth Director Congregation Beth Judea - 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 Office: (847)-634-0777 ext. 114 - Cell: (847)-334-8639 Email: YouthDirector@bethjudea.orgmailto:YouthDirector@bethjudea.org : www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com Sign up for membership at http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
Please consider making a donation to the Youth Fund or Rachel Hirshman Fund to help USYers go to regional programs and Israel
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ADULT EDUCATION WEEKLY CLASSES These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes unless specifically noted.
ADULT EDUCATION AT CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA. Congregation Beth Judea offers a variety of meaningful Jewish learning opportunities through classes, lectures, and informal sessions on Jewish Law, Torah, prayer, and other topics of interest that will intrigue and inspire you. All classes (unless otherwise noted) are held at Congregation Beth Judea. You can view all our upcoming classes on our website; however, schedules are subject to change so please check our home page for updates.
“When I pray, I speak to God; When I study, God speaks to me.” - Rabbi Louis Finkelstein
Interpretive Minyan in the Library Service Leader: Norm Kurtz You are invited to join the Interpretive Minyan in the Library the first and third Shabbat of every month. Our growing minyan is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. Our minyan is friendly and welcoming to all. Join us for prayer/discussion/learning and stay for Kiddush/lunch after services. We meet in the synagogue library on the second floor from 10:30 until 11:45. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat shalom, Norm Kurtz
EDUCATION SERIES To register for classes or to find out more information about the Adult Education programs, contact Anna Besser at (847) 634-0777 or at abesser@bethjudea.org
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TALMUD STUDY Talmud & Jewish Life: Grappling with Life, Law, and Innovation Sunday mornings at 8 am Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge is required and texts will be provided. We are working our way through the fascinating array of topics in the Tractate Ketubot (Marriage Contracts). Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for this class) HUMASH w/RASHI Judaism 201: `What’s Bugging Rashi?’ (Rabbi Pivo) Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm begins Nov. 4, 2014 -May For nearly a thousand years, Jews have understood the Torah through the eyes of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, or Rashi. His commentary has been the indispensable source for beginners and expert students alike to understand Torah. Rashi’s brief, clear comments are the best starting point for an in-depth study of our most vital texts. The course is open to all but with advanced students in mind; we will use the Hebrew text as much as possible. TASTE OF TORAH: *(see note below) Sweet Taste of Torah: Kohelet & Song of Songs Wednesday evenings at 8 pm For thousands of years, Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again. Starting Wednesday evening April 1, 2015 the Wednesday Evening Torah study group will begin a new book of torah: Song of Songs/Shir HaShirim. This book is a traditionally a book associated with both Shabbat and Pesach. It is one of the more intriguing books of Torah with its romantic and sexual content and has often been allegorically interpreted as that of a deep I Thou relationship between God and Israel. Parsha Perspectives Thursday evenings after minyan (7:45—8:00 pm) Do you have 10 minutes to spare? It only takes 10 minutes to get started on a lifelong journey. Spend each Thursday after Minyan learning about the upcoming Parsha with Rabbi Pivo, and before you know it you'll have completed hours of Torah study. PARSHA OF THE WEEK Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study Shabbat morning at 9 am Join a study/discussion of the week’s parsha. We will discuss questions raised by the participants.
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Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
Adult Education Series April 2015
Judaism 101: 5 Books in 4 Weeks! Taught by Rabbi Pivo
In this mini-course, offered three times this year, we will immerse ourselves in the Torah’s five books content and structure. The course fulfills requirements for our Adult B’nei Mitzvah, but is open to all. COST: Free for members; $5 for non-members Sunday mornings; 11:00 am SPRING SESSION: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10
BIBLE DRAMA FILM SERIES Join us as we present a series of films that focus on stories from the Torah. Each film will begin with dinner/lunch. Following the movie, the clergy will lead a discussion. These movies will entertain and engage you!
Prince of Egypt SUNDAY, April 19, 2015 12:00 – 2:30 pm Lunch included
DISCUSSION LEADER: Rabbi Pivo
COST: Member: $10 Family Rate: $36 Non-Member: $13 Family Rate: $40
An Egyptian prince learns of his identity as a Hebrew and, later his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people. Join Rabbi Pivo for a discussion following the movie.
TAP the Torah: "Dealing with a Basket Case”
Taught by Orin Rotman
Sponsored by Men’s Club COST: $5 donation Apr. 23, 2015
The Continental Restaurant (788 S Buffalo Grove Rd BG) 8:00 pm Click Here for Flyer with additional information
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Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
Adult Education Series April 2015
JUDAISM 201: "What's Bugging Rashi?" Taught by Rabbi Pivo
For nearly a thousand years, Jews have understood the Torah through the eyes of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, or Rashi. His commentary has been the indispensable source for beginners and expert students alike to understand Torah. Rashi's brief, clear comments are the best starting point for an in-depth study of our most vital texts. The course is open to all but with advanced students in mind; we will use the Hebrew text as much as possible. Tuesday evenings @ 8 pm
Talmud & Jewish Life: Grappling with Life, Law and Innovation Taught by Orin Rotman
Sunday mornings at 8 am Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge required and texts will be provided. We are working our way through fascinating array of topics. Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)
Sweet Taste of Torah: Kohelet & Song of Songs Taught by Orin Rotman
Wednesday evenings at 8 pm For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. We are starting Kohelet and Song of Songs. Join us each week as we read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.
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Sisterhood Sisterhood Update - April 2015 Happy spring! After a grueling winter, we are busily preparing for the eight days of Passover, the most celebrated of our Jewish holidays and one of the most beautiful. Thank you so very much to all you who said "yes" and did not "pass over" the opportunity to:
Support the Purim Masquerade Ball which was so successful and so much fun. Congratulations to the Purim Masquerade Ball committee for an outstanding job and to Mitch and Ann Lerman for being such a regal King and Queen. Congratulations also to the Mishloach Manot committee for a job well done and excellent hamentaschen. Help make the Women's Seder such a delightful evening. We had a traditional Passover dinner catered by the Council for Jewish Elderly's Senior Life and got to enjoy each other's company. Assist with the Sisterhood/Men's Club Passover wine sale Assist with setting up and cleaning up for the Kiddush and participating in the service for Men's Club Shabbat.
There are some wonderful programs coming up in the next few weeks, and we hope to see as many of you as possible: Please don't "pass over" the opportunity to participate.
On 4/13/15 at 8 pm at Beth Judea, we have an Education Program with Cyndee Schaffer, the author of Mollie's War (which I have already read and enjoyed). This event is open to the public. The next Book Club will be on Monday, 4/20/15, 7 pm, at the home of Heidi Sakol, and the selection is On Bittersweet Place by Ronna Wineberg. Sisterhood Shabbat is on 5/2/15. Please contact Michelle Sussman if you would like to have a part in the service.
As always, we value your input and suggestions for programs. Best wishes to you and yours for a beautiful Passover holiday! L'hit-ra-ot, - Merle Rumack, Secretary
April 13, 2015 8:00 pm
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SISTERHOOD
Join Us As We Welcome Cyndee Schaffer
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB EVENT
ON BITTERSWEET PLACE by Ronna Wineberg
April 13, 2015 8:00 pm Envision being a young Jewish woman in Frankfurt Germany on Rosh Hashanah 1945 and walking with other G.I’s to the rededication of the only standing synagogue.
This is a powerful coming -of-age story of Lena, a young Russian Jew whose family flees their homeland in the Ukraine during the October Revolution. It is set in Chicago during the Jazz Age of the 1920s.
Cyndee Schaffer, co-author and daughter of Mollie Weinstein Schaffer will be at Beth Judea to discuss Mollie’s War a story woven around the collection of letters that Mollie wrote home to her family during WWII candidly sharing everything from daily challenges to exciting experiences.
It is a moving story of family, self-discovery, young love & the always relevant experience of the immigrant, the refugee, and the outsider struggling to create a new home & better life in an unfamiliar place.
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APRIL 20, 2015 – 7:00 PM
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SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah) The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder plates, Hanukkah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games, teacher gifts, and nonreligious gift items. The shop carries Gary Rosenthal, Nambe, and a large number of items imported directly from Israel. The shop also carries special seasonal items and gift baskets. In addition, you can special order about anything you may want. Stop by when the shop is open: Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesdays when Religious School is in session and by appointment. Karen Nagel is the Gift Shop Manager. The Gift Shop has lots of new merchandise, including great High Holiday and other holiday gift items, as well as Bat/Bat Mitzvah and wedding gift items. Check out Sisterhood’s own L'CHAIM TOO! Cookbook, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion. MC, VISA. and Discover accepted
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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, consignment items. Nambe Discount Limited to 10% / No Discount on Michael Aram One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply -Expires April 30, 2015 COUPON
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Men’s Club The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs is committed to improving the health of our members. We recognize that many in our synagogue community have unhealthy lifestyles that put them at increased risk for various types of preventable, and possibly life threatening, illnesses. Quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, increasing exercise, losing weight, and managing stress are all factors that may help prevent such conditions as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. As part of our commitment to meet this challenge, Men’s Club sponsored a quitting smoking session through hypnosis late last year. At our recent retreat in February we also included a stretching and exercise program. This spring we plan to start a walking program following Sunday morning minyan (weather permitting.) These programs are designed to help achieve the goal of improving the health of all of our members. We also however, like to have fun. Men’s Club will sponsor a Craft Beer and Burger Dinner at Congregation Beth Judea on Sunday April 26. We plan to have a craft beer expert teach us the fine points of craft beers. In addition to having the opportunity to taste various craft beers, we will enjoy a dinner of grilled gourmet kosher hamburgers. More information about this evening will be available soon. On a more somber note, April 15-16 is Yom Hashoah. By now most of the members of Congregation Beth Judea should have received the Yellow Yom Hashoah Candles. Men’s Club distributes these candles to the members of Beth Judea every year. The Yellow candles were created in 1981 to keep the memory of the Six Million alive. It is
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modeled after a traditional yahrzeit candle used on the death anniversary of a family member. The photo on the candle shows a group of young people visiting AushwitzBirkenau. This reflects the importance of teaching our youth the lessons of the Holocaust. The program logo is a yellow Magen David (Jewish Star) with barbed wire around the word “Jude,” reminiscent of the armband patch worn in the ghetto. The candle’s yellow wax also reminds us of the patch. Your donations will help offset the cost of this program. Congregation Beth Judea is a sponsor of the communal Yom Hashoah program held this year at Temple Chai on April 15 at 7 PM. Please plan to attend. Yasher koach to Louis Rabin for coordinating the recent Men’s Club Shabbat. One of the goals of Men’s Club Shabbat is to get as many men as possible to participate in the service. Thanks to all of you who participated in the service. Thank you to David Granoff for his help in arranging the Passover Wine tasting, which was cosponsored by Sisterhood. Softball season is fast approaching. Please contact Allen Harris if you are interested in playing for the defending champions, the Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club Softball Team. We wish you and your families a Happy Passover! Chag kasher v’same’ach Eric Yegelwel
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Men’s Club Tzedakah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to: Hillel Chai Lifetime Shalva Maot Chitim We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.
HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES
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.
Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services. We need volunteers for April 18. MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Men’s Club Dinner Photos
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ISRAEL COMMITTEE WZO Election There is an election YOU can vote on
High School Senior Sendoff Shabbat Dear CBJ Families, It’s so hard to believe it – but it seems your child(ren)’s high school years are at an end and they’re getting ready to move on to a new stage in their lives. Mazel Tov to your child(ren) on their upcoming graduation, you should feel very proud of them and, I’m sure, excited about what comes next.
There are two elections happening in Israel now. One is for Israel's governent. The other, the one YOU can vote on, can increase the Conservative Masorti voice at the October World Zionist Congress. Go to www.votemercaz.org and click on "vote now," and Vote Mercaz Slate #2! You do NOT have to be Mercaz member to VoteMercaz Slate #2! Any Jewish person with a permanent address in the United States can vote; other communities will be holding their own election. There is a US$10 charge [US$5 for those 18-30] paid to Election America to cover the costs of the election.
We here at Congregation Beth Judea take a great deal of pride in their accomplishments and want to honor your children here at a special service we’re calling our “Senior Sendoff Shabbat.” On Friday, May 29, 2015, we’d like to call up our graduating seniors to be honored and blessed before the congregation.
Won’t you and your graduating seniors come and be honored on this very special evening. Services for Friday, May 29, 2015 begin at 7:30 pm. Please email (abesser@bethjudea.org) or call the synagogue office (847-634-0777) and let us know if you’ll be able to join us. Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, Lisa Neiman and I look forward to sharing this great evening with you. If you would like to sponsor the oneg, please contact our Executive Director, Lisa Neiman (lneiman@bethjudea.org). Warmly, Anna Besser Education Directorwww.bethjudea.org
Did You Know... This new article is to share congregants achievements/accomplishments. If you would like to share something, please contact the synagogue office. Bruce Portnoy is proud to announce the publication of his thriller novel, “First the’Saturday People’,and then the...” has been published and is now available for purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and private book stores. The Central Great Lakes Region WLCJ Spring Conference on April 19-21, 2015 will be honoring Debbi Green, the outgoing region president and Lauri Rosenbloom, the Beth Judea Sisterhood Valued Volunteer.
LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMAN’S BLOG 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. In this issue, they give us an update on the Israeli election process and tell us about a discovery in Cesaria. As citizens of Israel, we never get tired of ouring our new homeland..”...Click here to share their experience.
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SHALVA “Its okay, the children aren’t effected” But what if you knew they were? Shalva clients will often say that they can withstand their husband’s abuse as long as he never directs his anger toward their children. What many women don’t understand is that children are the silent victims of abuse and that they often repeat the behaviors they have seen. According to a recent study, over 90% of children are aware of domestic abuse in their home. These children are affected emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are at great risk and often experience low selfesteem, shame, fear and guilt. Many distrust adults, fail to thrive or suffer from depression and anxiety. What can we do? The issue of domestic abuse is not just a women’s issue; it affects the entire family as well as our 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.
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.
HESED COMMITTEE
An Important Announcement 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: Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a knowledgeable individual. We have a group of congregants who have been trained or are professionals who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We are also thinking about starting some support groups. We would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call Rabbi Pivo. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
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DINNER WITH RABBI
PROGRAMMING We are trying to get people with common interests together.
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Join Rabbi Pivo For Dinner and Conversation Monday April 20, 2015 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Topic: Dealing with an Aging Spouse or Parent Cost for Dinner: $12/pp Reservations required by April 13 to lneiman@bethjudea.org For additional dates and topics click here for flyer
If you like a game or activity that others may enjoy let us know.
Are you interested in: Bridge
Poker
Mah Jongg Klucke/Kalookie
Or are you interested in just joining people for: Breakfast
Scrapbooking
Sports or Sharing your interests and hobbies?
All suggestions are WELCOME!! We are interested in getting new ideas for Programming. If you have any ideas or have seen good programs at other synagogues, please share them with us.
PROGRAMMING It is my goal to make sure that we have programs that are of interest to all the different congregants of the synagogue and to get people to help plan and volunteer to help with those programs. I invite you to join the Programming Committee. If you can’t attend but would like to be involved call or email me. Any ideas for new programs are welcome!!
Please contact Fred Rabinowitz at rabino49@aol.com
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service
Fred Rabinowitz Vice President - Programming Rabino49@aol.com
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Social Action April 5 – Bingo at Friend Center 3:30 pm 1st Sunday of each month from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm We meet the first Sunday of every month from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. . Volunteers are needed to help Friend Center at Gidwitz Place (1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield) residents play Bingo. Assistance from all congregants is welcome. April 12– Pets to Visit Alden Retirement Ctr. 2nd Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Bring your pet to visit the residents of Alden Retirement Center in Long Grove.
April 27– Social Action Meeting Last Monday of each month at 8:00 pm Please join us for the 7:30 pm minyan just before our 8:00 pm committee meeting every month. The Social Action Committee meets on the last Monday of each month. WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!! For further information on any of the above, please contact Scott Eisner at scott.eisner1@gmail.com .
Ways and Means Purim @CBJ is a great week of festivities- from Purim Carnival to Megilla reading and from baking hamentaschen to Purim Masquerade. Thank you to our Team Youth, Michael Gluck, Andy Bauman, and the entire Team Purim Masquerade for an awesome week.
Many thanks go out to the hamentaschen baking team! From making dough to rolling the dough and filling the Hamantashen with the sweet ingredients, thank you goes out to the following CBJ hamentaschen team. If I missed anyone sorry about that, but your help was greatly appreciated.
Thank you to; CBJ Team Hamantashen Leaders Natalie, Sarit and Bruce. CBJ Baking Team and Mishloach Manot Packers. Beth Polonsky, Devida Braverman, Steve and Avi Limer, Natalie, Adam, Rachel, and Eli Gurin Sarit Elran, Anna and Robbie Besser, Michelle, Charlie, Allison, and Abby Finn, Bruce Darin, Jeff & Jake Kostis, Tammy, Noah, and Talia Brody, Ron Kovich, Arnie and Larry Bender, Julie Marder, Diane Ganden and Madison Walker
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service, and Upon the Practice of Charity.
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 crisis-counseling services in the Jewish community! There is a collection box in the synagogue office. The Word - April 2015
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BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: April 1
Alana Cooper Tammy Pollack Susie Rizman Debbie Sheade Amy Taub
April 2
Charki Dunn Gregg Pollack
April 3
Neal Gold Anne Pacernick Gayle Pervos Robin Tehrani Cantor Roger Weisberg
April 4
Michelle Finn Steven Glassner
April 5
Stephen Katz Arthur Nemoy Jeanie Rosenfeld
April 7
David Cohn
April 8
Amy Goldberg Andrew Levitt Michael Ludwig Lois Margolis
April 12
Leslie Golde Susanne Pinzur Marny Schwartz Barbra Stark
April 13
Beth Chaitman Jeffrey Fine Sheldon Kaner Susan Mann David Reinstein
April 22
Ellen Chappe Gayle Kwasman Gary Thalheimer
April 23
Steve Attenberg Susan Eisenhammer Bonnie Robbin
April 24
Stan Rosenbloom Natalie Solomon
April 14
Lou Barnett Cheryl Brownfield Lauren Salzenstein Gordon
April 25
Sheri Kramer Glenn Pinkus Joel Robbins
April 15
Geri Friedman Gerald Shkolnik Jill Stark
April 26
April 16
Mark Baich Davita Bloom Cary Chaitman Hillary Wenk Nancy Zorfas
Howard Gordon David Hafft Jason Heiger Denise Rotman Stephen Wasserman
April 27
Lisa Ribot
April 28
Mary Brickman
April 29
Lee Arbus Marla Goldberg Marillyn Green-Rebnord Ronne Kaufman Rhonda Wollheim
April 30
Lee Brown Carisa Jacobs Jodi Schechter
April 17
Jill Lieberman Ron Moffett Janice Schrimmer
April 9
Cheryl Landau
April 18
Pamela Kahn
April 10
Laura Zoller Susan Zolno
April 19
Michelle Reinstein
April 20
Barry Stark
April 11
Michael Miner April 21
Wes Brown Fred Rabinowitz
ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: April 2
Brian and Hillary Wenk
April 9
Neal and Mindy Gold
April 4
Herbert and Lori Finn Howard and Karri Spiegel
April 11
Jeff and Lisa Goldberg
April 13
David and Maureen Stolman
April 5
Floyd and Bobbie Babbitt Joseph and Kandy Ginsburg Nathan and Barbara Schwarz
April 14
Steven and Monyca Flack
April 25
Michael and Barbara Levenstein
April 8
Stuart and Cheryl Kersky Mark and Susan Zolno
April 26
Larry and Jean Appel Gary and Lisa Malkin
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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April Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED
AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS April 3
Joel Bikshorn Devora Elbaum * David Gutstein * Shirley Lemsky Joyce Papageorge * Rae Rosenthal Philip Shultz * Abraham Weissman
Fred Bornstein * Howard Epstein * Alex Hortick David Lipscher * Karl Perl * Morris Saharack Beverly Sokol *
Martha Chibnik Michael Fagan David Keifsky Beverly Miller Philip Rosenblatt Barbara Savitt Florence Thompson
Roslyn Drizner Sala Gotfryd Seymour Lazar * Michael Nusinow Sonia Rosenfeld * Mildred Sherman * Micky Verbin *
April 10
Charles Ban Ellen Coltman Bonnie Hilder * Harry Kohl Shirley Markowitz Paula Ribot Walter Thalheimer
Maurice Bender * Max Forman Rose Kamerling * Michael Kwasman Barbara Greenberg Morley Isador Rothschild Betty Ward *
Louis Berman * Evelyn Furgatch Nathan Karel Jack Lindenbaum * Jacob Muffson Ida Schneider Kurt Weisz
Martin Cohen Martha Greenberg * Osher Karlinsky * Lois Marc Fred Rhodes * Deborah Semel
April 17
Sidney Attenberg Oscar R. Berman * Aaron Fox * Goldie Jacobs * Florence Lippman Esther Meyer Norman Reisberg
William Barston * Shirley Dicker Larry Fox * Clara Karzen Mike Margolis Arnold Moskowitz Morris Schwartz
Hylda Ida Bauer * Marcella Edelberg * Ruth Groner * David Kaufman Irving Markowitz * Anna Offstein * Thelma Schwartz *
Mary Berman * Dolores Fine Betty Isaacson Leon Korol Rose Meskin * Philip Pinckus * Ruth Steres *
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Rose Ban Carl Freedman * Samuel Lettvin Mildred Starkman Pessis Emanuel Seider Bernard Turovitz *
Rose Becker * Howard Jaffe Max Levine * Martha Rosenbaum * Joseph Shikafsky * Gladys Wallach *
Bill Carol * Fannie Kaner * Elaine Moffett Morris Rovin * Paul Spangler Ada Weiss
Sarabelle Fishman Stuart Kaufman Louis Moss Ida Schiffman * Anita Spiegel
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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May Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS May 1
Harry Bauer Merrill Cohen Janice Gottlieb * Ione Ilvenne Max Kriegler Sadie Marcus Sol Pinsker Marsha Rosen * Sam Wolf *
Anna Brody * Malva Dobrikin * Goldie Graff * Lisa Jacobs Richard Krivitzky * Benjamin Margules Orville Ragoven Eva Rosenblatt
Harry J. Caplan * Martha Forman Rami Greener Nancy Joy Karlin Carol Joy Lazar * Harry Markowitz Clara Ramras George Schallman
Baruch Cohen Jenny Gardberg * Harold Hennes Harry Kintz * Merrill Litwin Walter Mendelsohn Ricki Reznick * Joseph Schwartz
May 8
Phyllis Appel Doris Byk Morris P. Cohen * Nathan Goldie * Arthur Karns * Manuel Litwin Sylvia Ludwig Sharon Nusinow Ida Rice Molly Springer *
Spencer Block * Barry Citrow Marvin Cutler Rosalyn Grossman * Leonard Lavin Lois London Alan Momet Louis Pieter * Edward Robbin
Iris Bloom Marshall Coady * Bobbie Frances Fischer * Lillian Horwitz * Edward Leibowitz Irving Lozowski Theodore Munn * Edith Platt * Burton Rosenbaum *
Alice H. Braun * Alice Cohen * Martha Gindin Lynne Isaacson * Joseph Levin * Benjamin Ludwig * Frank Neubauer Shirley Prosansky Mark Sachs *
May 15
Rebecca Berger * Sara Cohen * Virginia Friedman Elsie Halperin * Ezra Levin Edward Momet Bernard Rich Gail Schwab Max Wasserman
Jerry Blustein * Bernhard Edelstein * Phyllis Geltner * Jerome Hirshman * Fay Lewis * Vivian Oscherwitz * Nita Ritov Sam Shiner * Stuart Weiner *
Eli Brickman * Emanuel Feinstone Irvin Greiman * Esther Klein * David Magill Bertha Pander William Schero Harry Stone * Mary Yatkowsky *
Geraldine Burdeen * Sylvia Frager Max Grossman Benjamin LeVine David Momet Herman Ramras Bertha Schnabel Frances Taler
May 22
Joseph Albun * Riley Grace Bernstein Charles Drobny * Henry Graff * Bonnie Kaufman * Irma Reicher * Joseph Sabol Arthur Seres Joseph Wishnick
Rose Babbitt Arthur Bloom Philip Goldberg Abe Greenberg Brenda Levitt * Sam Remer * Shel Schuster Sam Shapiro Al Wolf *
Ralph Barnett Muriel Brown * Edward Gordon Meyer Herman * Lionel Minnen Betty Robbin Earl H. Segal Sarah Simons * Uriel Yakubov
Martin Berenson * Howard Coady * Morris Goroff * Eva Hershinow Johnson * Leonard Powell * Belle Rubenstein * Ethel Serbin * Sol Weiss
May 29
Shelley F. Bregman * Charles Davis * Robert Halperin * Milton Kane Bob Lonz Ruth Moline * Donald Sherman * Roman Stupel
Walter Brin * Donald Goldstein Fannie Herman * Irving Katz Ernest Mathias * Harvey Peck * Donald Siegel * Esther Zelson
Maurice Chorney * William Goldstein Andrea Israel * Alex Kaufman * June Mattson Julius Polansky Sabrin Siegel *
Sol Chubin Max Greenhill Harry Johnson Tilly Kohl Sheldon Mills Nelson Rafal Edward Stolman
* 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 REFER TO PAGES 51, 52 & 53 OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Prayers have been said for the recovery of: Irving Adelstein Marilyn Balan Andy Bauman Joel Brazeman Michael Jaffe Barbara Marcus Robert Victor Larry Wollheim Condolences upon the death of: Larry Kolko Uncle of Steve & Betty Kolko Eli Seltzer Husband of Charlotte Seltzer Father of Barbara Levenstein Grandfather of Erin Weisberg Isabelle Victor Mother of Sandy Victor
Congratulations to: Joni & Mike Altman on the birth of their grandson Ephraim Gershon Zissman. Lesley Elisco on the engagement of her son Brett to Amy Silverberg. Erica & Gary Krugel on the birth of their granddaughter, Rina Miriam Krugel-Lee. Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom on the engagement of their son Alan to Brittany Stern.
RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Irv Ludwig Gayle & Michael Ludwig
RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Joe Hockfield Andrea & Edward Hockfield
Irv Ludwig Gayle & Michael Ludwig
RABBI PIVO’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of: Rabbi Pivo in gratitude for his help with Marvin. Susan & Marvin Adleman Rabbi Pivo for his wonderful “Lunch & Learn” class. Merle & Evan Rumack Rabbi Pivo for his attendance and participation at the bris of our grandson, Abram Block. Rhonda & Bob Schwartz In Honor of: Our children – Miriam for reading Torah in Jerusalem during the Ta’am trip and Joseph, for reading Torah during the Dalet Service. Paula & Daniel Silberman In Memory of: Isabelle Victor, beloved mother of Sandy Victor. The Balogh Family Geri & Robert Friedman Upon the Yahrzeit of: Rose Altman, Ada Weiner and Ann Seif, three loving, kind, incredible mothers and grandmothers. Janice Weiner & Lou Seif William Cohn.
In Appreciation of: Cantor Weisberg for speaking at the MT Nesters Event. The MT Nesters Cantor Weisberg for his attendance and participation at the bris of our grandson, Abram Block. Rhonda & Bob Schwartz In Honor of: Audrey & Cantor Weisberg on the birth of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner. Debbie & Arnie Bender and Family Patti Davis Lesley Elisco Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Amy & David Hafft Betty & Steve Kolko Debbie & Ron Kovich Marcie, Alan and Ross Marcus Susanne & Robert Pinzur Rhonda & Bob Schwartz Linda & Albert Stark Phyllis Udany Rhonda & Jeff Wener Ron Friedman on receiving Beth Judea Men’s Club Man of the Year Award. Gayle & Rick Pervos Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage of their daughter Ashley to Michael Berman. Patti Davis Gayle & Rick Pervos In Memory of: Rena Lichtenstein, beloved mother. Alina & Neil Greenhill and Family Upon the Yahrzeit of: Mitch Davis, beloved husband and father. Patti, Jody and Sandy Davis
Suzie & Craig Cohn Lenore Gluskin. Jeff, Ellen, Joel, Talya, Michael, Taryn and Karen Gluskin
Teddy Kray, our dear dad and zadie. Linda & Billy Kramer Irv Ludwig
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CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Gayle & Michael Ludwig
William Cohn Suzie & Craig Cohn Irving H. Kaufman Betty & Steve Kolko
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TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND
KIDDUSH FUND
MEN’S CLUB FUND
In Honor of: Ron Friedman on receiving Beth Judea Men’s Club Man of the Year Award. Kitty & Bruce Hoffman
In Appreciation of: Bruce Darin informing our Chavurah about the AIPAC Convention. Chavurah Aleph
In Memory of: Isabelle Victor, beloved mother of Sandy Victor. Susanne & Robert Pinzur Marcie, Alan and Ross Marcus
In Memory of: Isabelle Victor, beloved mother of Sandy Victor. Carla & Elliott Bankendorf Judy & Glenn Goldstein Kitty & Bruce Hoffman Rita & Steven Spitz Laura & Stan Zoller
In Honor of: Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom on the engagement of their son Alan to Brittany Stern. Janet & Myron Reicher
In Memory of: Isabelle Victor, beloved mother of Sandy Victor. Janet & Myron Reicher
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Agnes Ellegant Robert Lipka
LIBRARY FUND
SOCIAL ACTION FUND In Honor of: Audrey & Cantor Weisberg on the birth of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner. Heidi & Gerald Sakol
LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND
Mindy Zolno Susan & Mark Zolno
Speedy Recovery Wishes: Dr. Joel Fisher Steven Malkin & Pamela Weiner
CAMP RAMAH FUND
In Memory of: Isabelle Victor, beloved mother of Sandy Victor, may her memory be for a blessing. Sherry & Daniel Weinberger
EDUCATION FUND In Honor of: Alyse Lichtenstein reading from the Torah. Shaynee & Michael Lichtenstein In Memory of: Isabelle Victor, beloved mother of Sandy Victor. Lori & Carey Bacalar
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Benjamin Berkovitz, beloved father and grandfather. The Halperin Family Rochelle Lerner Ellen, Jeff, Joel, Talya, Michael, Taryn and Karen Gluskin
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In Honor of: Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom on the engagement of their son Alan to Brittany Stern. Janet & Myron Reicher
In Memory of: Isabelle Victor, beloved mother of Sandy Victor. Janet & Myron Reicher
In Memory of: Steven Rebnord, with our deepest condolences to Dave Rebnord and the entire family. Linda & Albert Stark Isabelle Victor, with our deepest condolences to Sandy Victor and the entire family. Linda & Albert Stark Upon the Yahrzeit of: Calvin Stark, Albert’s beloved brother. With our deepest condolences to his son, Michael, and his family. Albert & Linda Stark
SISTERHOOD FUND In Honor of: Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage of their daughter Ashley to Michael Berman. Susanne & Robert Pinzur Erica & Gary Krugel on the birth of their new granddaughter. Heidi & Gerald Sakol Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom on the engagement of their son Alan to Brittany Stern. Sherry & Dan Weinberger In Memory of: Isabelle Victor, beloved mother of Sandy Victor. Lauri & Stan Rosenbloom
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TRIBUTES USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
JERRY BERENSON MEMORIAL FUND
JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In Appreciation of: Marc Sender for all he does for our youth and in honor of Asher’s first program. Sherry Krawitz
In Memory of: Arthur Deicher, beloved grandfather of Brad Finkel. Melinda, Jeff, Jonathan and Elizabeth Fine
In Memory of: Pola Rizman, with our deepest condolences to the entire Rizman Family. Carol & Joel Babbitt Dr. & Mrs. Robert Cinefro Patti Davis Cindi Donenberg Phyllis & Bob Dritz Susan & Rich Eggener Rachel Erdman Elyse & Chuck Feldman Eugene, Ronald & Beatrice Friedman Scott Hessell and Family Robyn & Michael Gomberg and Family Vickie & Bruce Gorlick Rose Hundert Janet & Roy Lipner and Family Ali & Jeff Miller Marylyn & Howard Minkoff Red Oaks School PTA Heidi & Gerald Sakol Terri & Howard Schneider Carol & Ben Shames Masha & Michael Silverman Brian Swift Linda & Henry Werner Karen & Mel Holmes, Perry Katz, Laurie & Bill Phillips and Family
In Honor of: Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage of their daughter Ashley to Michael Berman. Debbie & Arnie Bender and Family Rhonda & Jeff Wener Larry Bender’s well deserved Youth of the Year honor. Mazel Tov. Heidi & Gerald Sakol
In Memory of: Arthur Deicher, beloved grandfather of Brad Finkel. The Brody Family
Upon the Yahrzeit of: Jerry Kaplan, our beloved father and grandfather. Dana, Ken, Allison and Sari Goldstein Joel L. Mosak, with all our love Esther, Diane, Howard, Sam, Matt, Barbara, Bryan, Mike and Aden
ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND Upon the Yahrzeit of: Leonard Levitan, our beloved father and grandfather. Judy, Bill, Hayley and Ashley Levitan
JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Larry Kolko, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin. Charlotte Ruttenberg and Marlene and Arthur Greenberg Upon the Yahrzeit of: Milton Ruttenberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Marlene & Arthur Greenberg
Gloria Silver Cheri & Alton Neiman
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Deborah Semel, beloved mother and grandmother. Louise & Lou Barnett and Family
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org Website: http://www.BethJudea.org Rabbi Jeff Pivo Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Cantor Roger J. Weisberg President Debbie Kreisman Dubin Executive Director Lisa Neiman Educational Director Anna Besser 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 Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg
Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m. Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m. Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m. Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
April 3
....................Pesach....................... 7:02 p.m.
April 9
....................Pesach....................... 5:30 p.m.
April 10
..................................................... 7:10 p.m.
April 17
...................................................... 7:18 p.m.
April 24
...................................................... 7:25 p.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan: Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 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.