The Word - June-July 2016

SHAVUOT

‫שׁבוּעוֹת‬

June 12-13, 2016

Awards & Installation Shabbat June 25, 2016

Israel Scouts July 7, 2016

Moo & Brew

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

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Rabbi’s Reflections LIVING WATERS Throughout our history, Jews have created rituals of sanctification that delineate special times. Shabbat is the most well-known, but each of our holidays is a celebration of times that differ from the usual and transform the everyday into the sacred. More so than other cultures, Judaism is distinguished by an exquisite appreciation for time. One of the longest observed rituals in Jewish life is

Immersion in water to sanctify time. In the biblical period, immersion separated days of impurity from those of purity in a number of contexts, particularly when Jews would travel to Jerusalem to celebrate the festivals. The use of a mikveh, a small immersion pool, for those purposes, became a standard feature of Jewish communal life. Such pools have been found in ancient sites throughout the land of Israel, including in the area just south of the Temple mount. Throughout the last two thousand years, wherever Jews established new communities, the construction of a mikveh was a primary concern.

In our time, mikveh serves many purposes, each of them demarcating sacred time. Brides and grooms use mikveh prior to weddings as a sign of purity prior to entering huppah; converts to Judaism use mikveh to mark their transition into a covenant with God and becoming part of the

Jewish people; married women use mikveh to mark the end of their menstrual cycle and the renewal of marital relations each month. Others visit mikveh to mark the end of a period of illness or recovery from surgery, or to enter Shabbat feeling cleansed. The Community Mikveh of the Conservative Movement continues to serve all these needs. Established a number of years ago and housed at Beth Hillel Congregation B’nai Emunah in Wilmette, the mikveh was designed to be open to the entire community and stands as testament to our continued commitment to serving all who need it. The mikveh is not a money-making concern; Congregation Beth Judea is one of dozens of synagogues that provide the financial support required for it to stay in operation. But serving its many users takes much more. If you are inspired by its mission and want to make a real difference in Jewish lives by adding to that support, please contact me. We all have a stake in sustaining Jewish communal institutions and ensuring that mikveh’s living waters continue to sanctify times of transition for any Jew in the community.

Rabbi Jeff Pivo

Congregation Beth Judea Mission Statement Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a warm and inviting home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our members.

Consistent with the principals of the Conservative movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the United States of American and the State of Israel.

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CBJ ONLINE

2016-2017 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL OPEN We are pleased to announce that this fiscal year your family will be able to complete your membership registration online. On May 31st an email was sent to you which included an online registration link.

Using this link you will be able to: 1. Select your location for the High Holidays 2. Indicate your dues payment plan for the year 3. Join Men's Club, Sisterhood and all of our youth groups.

Links were also included for access to: 1. High Holiday Info 2. Book of Remembrance Form (If you had an entry in last years book, the listing will be mailed to you.)

3. 2016/17 Dues & Registration Form (Please note we separated out school fees from base dues this year.)

4. Financial Assistance Form 5. Premium Memberships 6. Youth Registration

Your account will be credited $25 if the completed registration is received by June 17, 2016, accompanied by a $250 deposit.

In This Issue Rabbi’s Reflections CBJ Mission Statement CBJ Registration Renewal Calendar Service Participation President’s Message New Membership Incentives Shavuot & Confirmation Officers and Board Members Special Upcoming Events The Goodman’s Blog B’nei Mitzvah Bios HUGS (Inclusion Program) Alternative Shabbat Service Planned Giving Religious Education The Word - June-July 2016

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Youth Focus on Families Big Tent Judaism BJE Early Childhood Adult Education Sisterhood Men’s Club Did You Know?

Interfaith Council MT Nesters Save the Date The Helping Hand Plan Hesed SHALVA Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits Tributes

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CALENDAR Special Events June 3 June 6 June 27 July 7

BBQ Send-Off and Shabbat Celebration Roey Gilad, Israel Consulate to the Midwest Award & Installation Shabbat Israel Scouts

Shavuot June 11 June 12 June 13

Hazzan’s Programs REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY JUNE 10 if you are interested in participating in any of the following programs - Click here for details: 5777 High Holiday Torah 5777 High Holiday Choir Shirat Shabbat Music Ensemble Jr. Yad Squad

Sisterhood June 6 July 20 July 31 August 7

Sisterhood Installation Dinner Book Club – The Devil in Jerusalem Rummage Sale Drop Offs Begin Annual Rummage Sale

Men’s Club Sunday Sunday Aug 28

Softball League Fitness Walk Golf Outing Sponsor a Hole

Erev Shavuot – Tikkun L’eil Shavuot Shavuot I Shavuot II Download Our Full Shavuot Schedule

Membership June 17

Online Membership Renewal Early Registration Discount Ends New Membership Incentives

Community June 26 June 26

Sunday in the Park with Bagels iWalk for Hunger

Meetings Please check website

Be Sure To Check Out Our New Section “Beth Judea Community News” on page 24

Adult Ed June 11

Tikkun L’eil Shavuot Weekly Classes Visit Our Adult Education Page

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

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers June 3, 2016– 7:30 pm July 1, 2016 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of June will be recognized at our service on June 3rd.

Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of July will be recognized at our service on July 1st.

Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm.

Children of every age are welcome!

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NOTES FROM THE CANTOR SUMMER MONTHS soon to arrive!!

Many opportunities for service participation!

Don’t let the fact that Shavuot is still weeks away fool you: summer is in the air! This is the perfect time to take up or revitalize synagogue skills. We have ample openings for both adults and young adults who have learned to leyn (read) Torah. Or perhaps you would like to lead some of our services: weekday mornings or evenings or on Shabbat? Do not let these abilities go to waste!! When was the last time you were called up to the Torah for an aliyah or a related Torah honor? We even have opportunities for learning and taking part in the unique chanting of the Book of Eicha which is read on Erev Tisha B’Av (the evening of August 13th this year).

How can we make your role in our synagogue service more fulfilling, more meaningful? I am ready and happy to work with you and provide you with recordings to help strengthen you in whatever area you would like to participate – I just need to hear from you!!

5777 HIGH HOLIDAY TORAH – Each year we have a few openings for those who would like to prepare a Torah portion for Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, depending on time and location. This is a wonderful opportunity, particularly for those who recently completed the Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah program, as well as others who have become Bar or Bat Mitzvah this past year. If you have been reading Torah on the Holidays these past years, please email me ASAP to confirm that you wish to do so again this coming fall, so I can hold that reading for you!

5777 HIGH HOLIDAY CHOIR – Another opportunity for those who are musically inclined is our High Holiday Choir that rehearses on Tuesday evenings beginning usually in early July. We would love to have you join us this year. If you are thinking about it, please contact either me (hazzanweisberg@bethjudea.org) or Marty Karlin (karlin0704@gmail.com) for details. The rehearsal schedule for the 2016 High Holiday season will be available soon!

SHIRAT SHABBAT MUSIC ENSEMBLE – Do you play guitar or flute, violin or clarinet? Do you like to harmonize? We are always looking for music-minded members to enhance our Friday evening worship, enlivening our prayers, and bringing added warmth and joy as we welcome Shabbat with instrumental accompaniment. If you’re interested, please let me know!

Jr. YAD SQUAD PROGRAM for YOUNG TORAH READERS! A special opportunity for accelerated, incoming Bet Students to learn how to read Torah with Hazzan Weisberg on Thursdays, 4:15 - 5:00 PM!! Students who enjoy learning Hebrew and music are invited to get a head start using the ancient musical phrases known as the Trope System. After getting to know the trope signs, students will have a chance to prepare small portions in the Torah for Gan Shabbat services in early 2017, for the Bet Class Shabbat, and Alef/Bet Kallah that spring.

There is a one-time $60 fee for texts/recordings. Returning Jr. Yad Squad members will be able to continue their Torah-reading studies and receive new assignments in the 3:30-4:15PM time slot on Tuesdays before school. Please contact me at (847) 634-0777 or hazzanweisberg@bethjudea.org to sign up or for more info.

Please respond by June 10, 2016 if you wish to participate in any of the above opportunities

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President’s Message As we conclude our fiscal 2015/2016 year, I would like to thank all of our congregant families for supporting Beth Judea. Congregants are the foundation of our kehillah and without their support, whether it be volunteering or financial, there would be no Conservative congregation in Long Grove.

enable both young families and other new members to join our kehillah at a lower entry price point. Hopefully these programs will entice families who may have been considering membership in a Conservative congregation, but were unable to make the financial commitment.

ARNIE GOLDBERG CBJ PRESIDENT

My goal, and the goal of our staff and executive committee, is to ensure that our congregation can remain sustainable well beyond the next 50 years.

To accomplish this goal, we must have a strong membership base. Due to circumstances, many beyond our control, our total membership has been decreasing, as has the amount of dues we collect. It is not realistic to continue to raise our dues. Out of necessity, for the first time in five years we have had to increase dues for all member categories by $50 for families and $25 for single membership in order to balance our budget. We also cut expenses by asking more of our staff.

It is now essential that we stabilize our membership and increase the number of young families joining our Congregation. This past year, working closely together, the membership committee, the finance committee, and an ad hoc dues committee created several new programs to

There is no guarantee that these programs will be successful. The price of membership is rarely the only factor as to why families join a Congregation. Everyone wants a place where they feel at home, a Congregation that is warm and welcoming, and where members perceive value. We are the ones who define CBJ. Our efforts make it warm and welcoming. The extra “hello” or “how are you” go a long way in making members feel they are part of our family.

As members of CBJ, you are the best source of referrals for new members. Our membership committee has established a new and exciting referral program that should give every congregant an extra incentive to mention CBJ to neighbors, friends, or family I hope everyone has a relaxing, safe, and enjoyable summer.

Arnie Goldberg President CBJ

New Membership Programs Beth Judea Announces Exciting New Membership Programs: 1. Referral Program 2. Gift of Membership 3. STEPS to Membership We're very excited to announce new membership programs for our community! We're making it easy and rewarding for you to help spread the word about our synagogue community to your family, friends and Jewish families that might have moved into the neighborhood!

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SHAVUOT

SCHEDULE: Erev Shavuot – Saturday, June 11, 2016 Minhah – 7:30 pm Tikkun Leil Shavuot Learning Lesson – 8:00 pm Light Candles after 8 :07 pm Ma’ariv – 10:00 pm

Shavuot I – Sunday, June 12, 2016 Shavuot – Confirmation Services – 9:30 am Light Candles after 9:11 pm

Shavuot II– Monday, June 13, 2016 (Office Closed) Shavuot Services with Yizkor – 9:30 am

TIKKUN L’EIL SHAVUOT LEARNING LESSON Saturday Evening June 11, 2016 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Join us for a night of study. At Shavuot we remember and re-enact the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

As we celebrate that event we teach and learn deep into the night, staying awake in anticipation of the moment we came face to face with God. The evening will be full of learning with the clergy from Congregation Beth Judea and learned guest teachers.

Watch our website at www.bethjudea.org and your weekly emails for additional information.

SHAVOUT - CONFIRMATION To Our Beth Judea Family and Friends:

Mazel Tov to:

On behalf of the Clergy, Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Staff of Congregation Beth Judea, we wish you and yours a very happy Shavuot blessed with peace, prosperity and good health on this holiday and always.

Camey Zussman who will be confirmed on: Sunday, June 12, 2016 – 9:30 am (as part of the morning services)

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Special Shabbat Events

Download Flyer and Reservation Form

Download Flyer and Reservation Form

Congratulations to our new Officers and Board Members!

Outgoing Board Members

Incoming Board Members

Marah Altenberg Debbie M. Dubin Herbert Finn Diane Ganden Allen Harris Julie Marder Carey Rosemarin

Marah Altenberg Larry Bender * Cathy Feiger * Herbert Finn Debbie Karp * Sherry Krawitz * Michael Movitz *

* Indicates new appointment as of July 1, 2016

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Israel Committee You and your family are cordially invited to:

CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA’S ISRAEL COMMITTEE WELCOMES

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 8:00 pm

The Honorable Roey Gilad Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest

The ISRAEL SCOUTS Tzofim Friendship Caravan Concert: An evening of song, dance, energy and Israel!

Thursday, July 7 Kosher BBQ: 6:00 pm (R.S.V.P. Required) FREE Concert: 7:00 pm Congregation Beth Judea Route 83 & Hilltop Road Long Grove

The Honorable Roey Gilad will be retiring from his post this summer and this program is one of our last opportunities to hear him speak on Israel.

RSVP to lneiman@bethjudea.org

Print This Flyer

Reservations Required for the BBQ by July 1 Click here for pre-concert BBQ information THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY: Beth Am, Beth Judea, Or Shalom, Shir Hadash and Temple Chai.

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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.

TISHA B’AV SERVICES SATURDAY, August 13, 2016 PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THESE COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES Interested in participating in these services? Click Here

To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel .click here to share their experience.

August 13 – Erev Tisha B’Av | August 14 – Tisha B’Av

B’nei Mitzvah Bios Rayna Nicole Finn will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, June 4, 2016.

Melissa Nusinow will be called to Torah as Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

Rayna is a 7th grader at Daniel Wright Junior High School in Lincolnshire.

Melissa just completed seventh grade at Twin Groves Middle School. She

She enjoys riding horses, playing video games, and hanging out with her friends. She has attended Camp Chi in Lake Delton, Wisconsin for the past four summers, but is skipping this summer, opting instead to continue her Bat Mitzvah celebration with her family on Masada in Israel.

is on her middle school teams for soccer, volleyball, and track and field. She enjoys music and fashion and absolutely loves animals. She likes spending her downtime hanging out with her friends.

For her mitzvah project, Rayna is volunteering with Foster2Home, a charitable organization dedicated to finding permanent homes for adoptable dogs, many of which come from high-kill shelters. Foster2Home is close to her heart as it is where her family found their best friend, Cooper.

Rayna would like to thank all those who have helped her achieve becoming a Bat Mitzvah including her tutor, Kim Abern, Anna Besser, Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, and all the brilliant Hebrew school teachers who have guided her over the years.

SUPPORT BETH JUDEA

BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS Purchasing gift cards is one of the easiest ways to support Beth Judea.

The Congregation earns a rebate from the vendors when you utilize the gift cards, so there is no cost to you.

Gift cards can be utilized the same as cash, there are no restrictions.

If you are shopping for groceries or clothes, going to a movie or traveling, you can help support our Congregation.

For Melissa’s mitzvah projects, she enjoys being a buddy in the BGRA Buddy Baseball program and helping pack and deliver holiday boxes for Maot Chitim. She has also donated her hair 3 times to make wigs for those who have lost their hair due to an illness. The first donation was to Locks of Love at age 3 and twice more since then to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. She wants to grow her hair out a bit more before making another donation within the next year.

Melissa is looking forward to sharing this special day with her parents, Eddie and Elisa, her older brothers, Jake and Sam, and her grandmother, Judy Greenberg. They will all miss her Pops Michael, Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Abe, but all will be remembered in their hearts.

Melissa and her family would like to thank Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg for all of their support in helping her prepare for her Bat Mitzvah. Also, they appreciate all of the Hebrew school teachers who have helped to provide her a Jewish education. A special thank you goes to her tutor, Andrea Dickson, for her patience, encouragement, and support to help Melissa prepare for this very important day in her life.

Order forms for Gift Cards are available in the office or in the Lobby on Sunday morning. They can be purchased with cash, check, or credit cards (a 2.5% convience fee will be added when paying with a credit card)

HEALING HEARTS GRIEF SUPPORT

Click Here to Download Form

Loss of an Adult Child – Get Flyer

Loss of a Spouse or Partner – Get Flyer May 17-June 21 at Congregation Beth Am June 21-July 26 at Temple Chai

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HUGS*

Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service Service Leader: Norm Kurtz

.Congregation Beth

Judea is now part of the HUGS* partnership between several North Shore Conservative Synagogues.

HUGS* is an innovative program to provide religious programming for families with special needs.

All programs are free of charge. Sponsorship of future programs would be welcome.

Our Beth Judea representatives to the HUGS initiative are

Renee Klass & Seth Goldberg The Torah teaches that humanity was created in the divine image.

Jewish tradition teaches that we are therefore obligated to treat every person with the love and dignity due them.

For further information contact: Renee Klass at rdklass@gmail.com

Every Shabbat Morning 10:30 am until 11:45 am.

You are invited to join the Alternative Shabbat Service which meets every Shabbat morning. Our growing interpretive minyan (prayer group) is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience.

We are innovative, creative and different from the traditional service.

We are friendly and welcoming to all. Being non-judgmental and accessible, we are interested in creating a meaningful spiritual community where joyful prayer and spirited Torah discussion is experienced, accompanied by camaraderie and friendship.

Join us for prayer/discussion/ learning and stay after services for Kiddush/lunch with the entire Congregation.

We meet in the former youth lounge on the lower level of the Synagogue (which is accessible to the physically challenged) from 10:30 am until 11:45 am. Bring a friend with you. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Shabbat Shalom, Norm Kurtz Service Leader For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org

EVERY SHABBAT MORNING

HUGS* PROGRAM INFORMATION

Planned Giving

Congregation Beth Judea | 5304 RFD | Long Grove, IL 847-634-0777 |http:// www.bethjudea.org

Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate?

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea.

June 10 – Simchat Shabbat HUGS* PROGRAM LOCATIONS & INFO ARNIE BENDER CBJ VP of PLANNED GIVING

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Religious Education SHAVUOT Shavuot marks the finale of a seven-week journey which commemorates the Revelation and acceptance of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. Here are some great family activities.

Camp Out or Camp-In: Leil Shavuot: On the third new moon after the Israelites had gone forth from the land of Egypt, they entered the wilderness of Sinai. The Israelites encamped by Mount Sinai while Moshe went up to God. Re-enact the Israelites camping at the foot of Sinai with your own camp out, weather permitting. Too cold or rainy? Pitch a tent indoors or build one with chairs and blankets.

Invite friends for a sleepover, or sleep there with the whole family! Stay up late telling stories--from the giving of the Torah to Megillat Ruth to memories of camping. Wake up to the sound of a shofar or other horn blasts.

Fruit Ripening Contest: Many of us are not able to watch fruit ripen on a tree during this or any other time of the year. In honor of Shavuot gather a few friends or family members and plan your own fruit ripening contest! Pick or buy about a dozen kinds of unripened fruit, such as pears, tomatoes, or bananas. Put two of each kind in the following places: - in a bowl with ripe fruit - on a sunny windowsill - in the refrigerator

- in a brown bag by itself - in a brown bag with an apple - a place of your choosing

Have each person choose which piece of fruit they think will ripen the quickest. Write this list down. Check your ripening fruit every day for a week (or more). Which one ripened the quickest? Why do you think this happened? Once you've declared the winner, consecrate the winning piece of fruit. Slice it up into fun shapes like a Star of David or bake it into a fancy dish for your holiday.

Bikkurim: Grain & Fruit: Shavuot marks the end of the grain season and the beginning of the fruit season. The following activities are connected to grain and fruit.

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Shewbreads: A Celebration of Wheat: Preparing "holy" bread in honor of the Sabbath is a great mitzvah. In honor of the wheat season and the Shavuot holiday, bake your own challah.

Local Flowers & Fruits: Go on a nature walk in a park or area of conservation land. See how many different colors you can find and how many of the seven species are available to pick or buy (Deuteronomy 8:8 details these: "A land of wheat and barley and vines and fig and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and [date] honey").

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Religious Education Confirmation Class of 5776 Congratulations to this year’s Confirmation student, Camey Zussman. Over the years you have devoted yourself to a lifetime of Jewish learning. Mazel Tov- You have worked hard towards this goal!

18 + Shabbat Awards Each year there are certain students who go above and beyond the School Shabbat Service Requirement. We recognize those who have attended 18 or more Shabbat Services this year with an iTunes gift card. They are:       

Madeline Berenson Miriam Besser Sarah Besser Noah Brody Talia Brody Blake Finkel Alexander Goldwasser

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Joshua Goldwasser Gabby Friedlander Eli Levsky Hannah Levsky Reese Siegellak Spencer Siegellak

Yasher Koach for your accomplishments!

Religious School Hours Please note that during the summer the Religious School office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you have any concerns or would like to just visit, please do not hesitate to come in. Have a wonderful summer.

Thank You to our Teachers The 2015-2016 school year has drawn to a close. It was a year of many highlights. We are blessed with excellent teachers who make every effort to reach each of our students on an individual level.

They plan superb lessons so that our students can learn about, appreciate, and thrive in their Judaism. Our students are very well prepared to face the world as knowledgeable Jews. And . . . such enthusiastic students we have. It is a pleasure to observe them in their studies and their informal gatherings. I would like to thank all our teachers who diligently taught our children this year.

They are:  June Fox  Marc Sender  Natalie Gurin  Shira Sender  Judy Jury  Michele Sussman  Batya Kogan  Erica Veronie  Norm Kurtz  Peggy Weiner  Jodi Levit  Debbie Weiss  Lisa Ribot  Sandra Zussman  Tammy Scheibe I also want to thank our music teacher, Megan Ernsteen, for making music enjoyable and fun for all!

Best wishes for a very relaxing summer vacation.

-Anna Besser

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Youth

WHAT’S UP IN THE WORLD OF OUR YOUTH???

Tradition…. Tradition!!!

Recently, the conservative movement ban on eating kitniyot during Passover has come to the forefront. The new information that has been put out has called into question the nearly 800 year old minhag of Ashkenazi Jews not eating kitniyot on Pesach. While I, personally, have my own beliefs about that specific debate, it did make me think about the bigger picture. Like Tevvye says in Fiddler On the Roof, “Tradition.”

In our CBJ youth departments we have a number of traditions. Some have been around since before I was a youth going through the programs, while others are newer traditions. Whether it be our mascot Baby J, our traditional purple BJUSY color, or a number of annual programs, tradition plays a huge part in what we do all the time at BJUSY. The CBJ youth department has a history and tradition of offering excellent programming at a variety of levels to youth of all ages. We try to come up with new and innovative programming every year while also continuing to offer some of the traditional programming that has made the program so great in the past.

As we wind down another successful, award-winning year in our CBJ Youth Department, we want to pause to remember all those who have helped make it a huge success. YOU! Each and every one of you have helped make the youth department successful through your support in a number of ways. Please continue to support the CBJ youth programs in whatever way you can.

Remember, you can always 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.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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Youth Mazel Tov to our Outgoing BJUSY Board and our Newly Elected 2016-2017 Board

Position

2015-2016 Outgoing Board Member

2016-2017 Incoming Board Member

President

Avi Limer

Paige Reinstein

Communications VP

Gabrielle Marzouk

Lauren Appel

Israel Affairs VP

Neil Rosen

Samantha Brody

Membership/Kadima VP

Ari Weiss

Jordyn Neiman

Programming VP

Ashley Levitan

Maddie Brim

Religion/Education VP

Paige Reinstein

Meira Groth

Social Action/Tikkun Olam VP

Meira Groth

Elana Redfern

Immediate Past President

Abbie Malkin

Avi Limer

Junior Class Representative Honorary Board Member

Ari Weiss Celia Pivo

Names from left to right: Ari Weiss, Avi Limer, Maddie Brim, Elana Redfern, Lauren Appel, Jordyn Neiman, Samantha Brody, Paige Reinstein and Meira Groth

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Youth Ongoing House Wish List: Below is a list of top need items that we would still love for the Youth House. There is also a link to a live document that can give an ongoing list of needs. Feel free to continue to shop our registries at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond for specific needs. As always, gift cards to places like Target purchased from the synagogue are a great way to help us out twice!!!

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Microwave Vacuum Cleaner (one that is good on floors) Dustbuster® Purple Bathroom Set Kitchen Towels

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2nd Knife Block set Glass Bowls Silverware Drawer Organizers Area Rugs Ping Pong Table

Save the Date: We will once again be hosting a USY on Wheels Bus. Please save the date of Sunday, June 26th for hosting. Please sign up for housing in the email that was sent out. It is one of the great traditions that we have to open up our homes to teens from all across the country.

Big Tent Judaism

BJE Early Childhood Centers

Sunday in the Park with Bagels Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 am – 12 noon

Registration for 2016-2017 Is under way!!

North School Park 410 N. Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Hts. Sunday in the Park with Bagels offers families with young children a free tour of the Jewish calendar through food tastings, arts & crafts and music.

Classes at the Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center at Beth Judea are well under way.

ALL FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WELCOME Hosted by the Northwest Suburban Collaborative and Big Tent Judaism Chicago. Beth Judea is a member of the Northwest Suburban Collaborative.

Click Here for Flyer Facebook link: https://www.Facebook.com/BigTentJudaismChicago

Focus on Families Go to our website at www.bethjudea.org for the latest updates and details.

Visit Focus on Families on Facebook:

We kicked off the school year with a Family Rosh Hashanah event featuring games, crafts, apple and honey tasting, and hearing Rabbi Pivo blow the shofar.

Since the Fall holidays, individual classes have learned about their Jewish home, life cycle events, and nature explorations.

Come and see what we’re all about! Registration for our 2016-2017 school year is under way. Schedule a visit to one of our classes: New Steps (parent/caregiver and toddler), More Steps (2 year olds), Kadima (3 year olds), and Pre-K, and learn about our amazing curriculum. Call us at 847-6340363 to begin your child’s preschool journey.

https://www.facebook.com/CBJFocusOnFamilies/

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ADULT EDUCATION 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 June 2016 Text and Context: Pirkei Avot Taught by Rabbi Pivo

WEEKLY CLASSES:

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These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time.

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

What are the ethics that shaped ancient Judaism, and how do they stand up today? In this class we will study the Hebrew text of Pirkei Avot, dating back to the early rabbinic period, and explore the limits of applying ancient traditions to modern Jewish life.

(Ending June 9, 2016) Thursday lunchtime; 12:00 – 1:00 pm Thursday evenings; 8:00—9:00 pm

Tikkun Leil Saturday Evening June 11, 2016 - 8:00 pm Join us for a night of study. At Shavuot we remember and re-enact the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. As we celebrate that event, we teach and learn deep into the night, staying awake in anticipation of the moment we came face to face with God. The evening will be full of learning with the clergy from Congregation Beth Judea and learned guest teachers.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 – 10:00 am AJEC presents Lunch and Learn at The Arboretum Club L’Dor V’Dor, the Passing of Jewish Traditions: Why Today, Why Now? No Walk-In’s Allowed.

Click here for further details and to rsvp

Sunday mornings at 8 am Taught by Orin Rotman

Let’s Talk Talmud: Grappling with Life, Law and Innovation The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning. It addresses eternal questions of ethics, human nature and our relationship to the Divine. Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge required and texts will be provided.

(Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)

Israel Matters Taught by Hazzan Weisberg Tuesday mornings after minyan (8:30 –9:15 am) Join Hazzan Weisberg in gaining a better understanding of the newest challenges and opportunities arising for Israel as well as its neighbors.

What Jewish values and religious principles can be seen when Israel’s leaders are dealing with the Palestinians, with the growing number of Islamic extremist groups, with the Arab world, with the greater international community?

Sweet Taste of Torah: Psalms Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 pm

WEEKLY PARSHA STUDY. Every Saturday Morning Shabbat at 8:00 am Led by Orin Rotman

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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.

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Sisterhood Sisterhood had such a lovely spring social event on May 2nd, where we explored our roots and planted some new ones. The 2016-17 slate of officers was presented, and our newly elected officers will be installed on June 6th at our annual Installation Dinner. All sisterhood members are invited to attend to say thank you to all the ladies who have lead projects and programs this year and celebrate and support the new board members. Please remember to RSVP TODAY at: BethJudeaSisterhood@gmail.com

We hope you’ll join us for some great Learning and Laughter, Service and Sisterhood! We can surely find something that will spark your interest and help form new friendships among the Beth Judea Sisterhood. Become a part of something bigger!

Be sure to congratulate the new Executive Board members when you see them: Co-President Heidi Sakol Membership VP Debbie Limer Programming VP Sarah Goldenberg Education VP Andrea Heiger Torah Fund VP Fran Eisner

July 12, 2016 Sisterhood Meeting – speaker Shelley Welch from WINGS Program, Inc.,

Heidi, Andrea, and Kitty just returned from the Women’s League Central Great Lakes Region Conference in Milwaukee, WI; we hope all the new VPs and board members will be inspired to attend the Leadership Institute that will be right here in Northbrook at Congregation Beth Shalom, July 31 – Aug 1, 2016. We will offer more details to all sisterhood members very soon.

Our guest speaker at our July 12th meeting will be Shelley Welch from WINGS, the local program that provides services to Chicago area women dealing with domestic violence and homelessness through training and resources to reach economic independence.

Schedule some time for Sisterhood activities.

Mark your calendars for:

June 6, 2016 Sisterhood Installation Dinner

July 20, 2016 Sisterhood Book Club July 31-Aug 1 Women’s League Leadership Institute at Beth Shalom

August, 2016 Guest Speaker Scott Turk returns to talk about Internet/Cyber/On-line Safety issues

BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER! Sherry Krawitz and Kitty Hoffman Sisterhood Co-Presidents

In August, Scott Turk, Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney will return to talk about Internet/Cyber/On-line Safety issues.

His presentation in May on Identity Theft was very informative.

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Annual Rummage Sale

Sisterhood Torah Fund

STOP! BEFORE YOU DONATE THOSE SALEABLE ITEMS

SISTERHOOD ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016 We will be accepting donations of clothing, household items, dishes, kitchenware, books, toys, bikes, pictures, linens and SMALL furniture.

Drop offs begin July 31st Click here for flyer

Sisterhood Installation Dinner

The Sisterhood Torah Fund provides valuable support to the Conservative seminaries that train our rabbis, cantors & educators.

We hope you will be a supporter of our Torah Fund Appeal and mail your contribution by June 15, 2016.

Be a part of our Torah Fund appeal!

Chai _________$18

Benefactor _____$180

Double Chai ____$36

Guardian______$300

Triple Chai _____$54

Assoc Patron____$600

Mitzvah ____ _$72

Patron_______$1200

Koach ________$90

Other ______

Donors at the Benefactor level and above receive the beautiful pin shown on the front as a thank you gift from Women’s League.

Please make checks out to TORAH FUND and send to Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047, Attn: Torah Fund.

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Sisterhood Book Club

SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion

THE DEVIL IN JERUSALEM A novel inspired by true events

by Naomi Ragen

THE DEVIL IN JERUSALEM

Two brothers are admitted to Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital with horrific injuries. Their mother devoutly recites Psalms at the bedside, refusing to answer any questions.

by Naomi Ragen

Detective Tzedek brought in to investigate, follows a winding path that takes her through Jerusalem's Old City, kabbalists, mystical ancient texts & terrifying cult rituals, until she finally uncovers the shocking truth.

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 just 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.

Coupon Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop

From this best selling author, comes a tale of the paths that so easily lead us astray and the darkness within us all.

The Devil in Jerusalem by Naomi Ragen is an intense thriller that explores the horrific abuse, both emotional and physical, that can be inflicted on cult followers.

Based on a true, well-known Israeli court case, the story has been fictionalized to add depth to the plot. Although the novel centers around an ultra-Orthodox self-proclaimed religious leader and his acolytes, these characters could easily be replaced by other religious psychopaths

(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 December 31, 2016 COUPON

Please RSVP by July 15th to brendaclevin@yahoo.com Click Here for Flyer and Full Details

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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! Cook-book, 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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Men’s Club Men’s Club has had another phenomenal year.

We have seen our membership increase by over 50% over these past two years. This year, we are fielding two softball teams!

The Alternative Minyan is now meeting every Shabbat. Not only do we consistently have a minyan, we frequently have to bring in extra chairs. The participation in our programs and attendance at our events have been wonderful.

Our many successful programs have also included a very well attended World Wide Wrap, an innovative Men’s Club Shabbat, Hearing Men’s Voices, Tap the Torah, and Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah. Our second Craft Beer and Burger dinner (Moo and Brew!), which as of this writing has not yet occurred, will hopefully be even more successful. CBJ Men’s Club hosted the Midwest Regional Man of the Year/Youth of the Year offsite when we honored Orin Rotman and Celia Pivo. Almost three hundred people attended the event, and the turnout from Congregation Beth Judea was extraordinary. Our Men’s Club members took a leadership role in the region and excelled.

The mission of Men’s Club is to involve Jewish men in Jewish lives. Our goal is to promote leadership, innovation and community. Our commitment to the CBJ community and the greater Jewish community is demonstrated by our volunteers who assist the residents at the Lieberman Center every fourth Shabbat. We provide assistance to and from services and assist during services as well. Our Hanukkah candle program raises funds to help support our youth and provide siddurim for the Aleph class.

We, along with Sisterhood, provided funds to support the hiring of Brad Engel to coordinate the Focus on Families programs. Our Yellow Candle Program helps to commemorate Yom Hashoah. This year Men’s Club members repainted the conference room and donated funds for its renovation. Next year, Men’s Club has again committed to keep the Melton School at Beth Judea by donating funds towards that end.

At our International Convention in Miami last summer, we received yet another Quality Club Award. We also received a Torch Award for our club’s retreat held in February 2015. We had expected only 10-12 men to attend this retreat.

Twenty-nine men were there. We plan to hold another Beth Judea’s Men’s Club post Shabbat retreat in Lake Geneva in January 2017. We hope this next retreat will be even more successful.

The Annual Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing is planned for August 28. Jack was a founding member of CBJ and a dynamic member of Men’s Club. His strong work ethic, good nature, and terrific sense of humor were an inspiration to those who knew him. The golf outing supports both Men’s Club and the Rizman Fund, which supports Jewish musical concerts and programs for our synagogue and the community. Please consider participating in this outing. You can support this program even if you do not golf by sponsoring a hole or attending the dinner which at this time is planned to be held at Lou Malnati’s.

The success of our Men’s Club is due to our leaders and members. We are a group of men who have accomplished much while having fun and enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie. It is truly a team effort. Moving forward for the next two years we will be led by Jerry Sakol as our new president. Ron Friedman will serve as our new Secretary. Our new Treasurer is Robert Lipka. Craig Cohn will join our board as a Director at large. Sandy Ramas will also be joining our board and serve as our Coordinator of Volunteers at the Leiberman Center. Allen Harris, Louis Rabin and David Granoff will continue to serve as VP Programming, Ritual and Communications, respectively. With these new leaders Men’s Club will continue to play an important role in the Beth Judea community. We will continue to serve our congregation by meeting the educational, religious, and social needs of our members.

Eric Yegelwel Men’s Club President, 2014-2016

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Men’s Club

Evan Rumack, Lou Rabin, Jerry Sakol, Craig Cohn, Burt Fischman, Alan Marcus, Brian Schwartz, Orin Rotman, Rob Lipka, Norm Kurtz (not pictured Sandy Ramas)

Beth Judea Members at the FJMC Midwest Region Retreat at Starved Rock State Park

Images of Starved Rock State Park Courtesy of Evan Rumack

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Men’s Club CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA/ FJMC SOFTBALL LEAGUE SEASON IS HERE

Tzedakah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to:

click here to download flyer

American Committee for the Weitzman Institute of Science

Questions – contact Allen Harris at allen.harris@tyson.com

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

GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT FITNESS WALKING PROGRAM Sundays at 10:00 am following Minyan

HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES 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 June 4 and July 2.

Get the details

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.

MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

MEN’S CLUB 21ST ANNUAL DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING Sunday, August 28, 2016 Buffalo Grove Golf Club First Tee Off - 10:30 AM - Handicap Scramble Come as a foursome or we can arrange one…everyone welcome!

Outing Includes: Electric Cart - Contest Holes - Course Cash for Food/Drink Dinner at Lou Malnati’s - 6:30 PM Cost: $125 per person Complete form below and send with check payable to CBJ Men’s Club

HOLE SPONSORS WELCOME! COST PER HOLE: $150 Questions? Contact:

Chuck Walcer at 847-419-1605 or tmmcj@aol.com Morry Rizman at 847-478-9790 or 23mrizman@sbcglobal.net Allen Harris at 847-612-2247 or allen.harris@tyson.com

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BETH JUDEA COMMUNITY NEWS Adam Bender

Chavurah Aleph

Adam Bender became Temple of Aaron’s New Engagement Director.

Adam just graduated from University of Minnesota with a degree in Finance. He has worked as the Youth Department's Youth Advisor for the past two years, taught Sunday and Wednesday School, and participated in TAXY programs.

Sandy Goldenberg Sandy Goldenberg was honored as Sisterhood’s Valued Volunteer at the Women’s League dinner honoring all the region’s valued volunteers.

On a bright sunny morning, May 22, 2016, Chavurah Aleph had the privilege of going to the Ida Crown Center in Skokie to assist an outdoor game hour for the special needs clients served by Keshet. Keshet means “rainbow,” and as we played hula hoops, ring toss, bean bag throw, Frisbee, and flew model airplanes, we came to realize what a rainbow Keshet is in the lives of those it serves.

Merle Rumack

Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service, and Upon the Practice of Charity.

Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.

Evan & Merle Rumack, Jerry Sakol, Steve & Faye Wasserman, Alina & Neil Greenhill

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INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council Schools are out and so are their free lunch programs. How can you help feed hungry children and their families over the summer? Participate in the “I-walk against hunger” on Sunday, June 26, 2016 by walking and/or donating money for our food pantries. All food and donations remain in our community.

This family 5 k walk begins at St. Mary Parish, continues along the golf course and preserve to Hope Lutheran Church, and back.

At Hope Lutheran there will be refreshments, music, and family fare for all walkers.

Registration begins at 1:15 p.m. at St. Mary Parish parking lot: 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove.

The Walk begins at 2:15 p.m.

Join other members of your community!

Participating congregations include: Congregation Beth Am, Congregation Beth Judea, Congregation B’nai Shalom, Hope Lutheran Church, Kingswood United Methodist Church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Shir Hadash Synagogue, St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Viator High School, and Temple Chai.

See the attached flyer.

Donations may be made directly to: Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council 1282 Green Knolls Drive Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

by Joanne Dicker, President

Interfaith Council Upcoming Events JULY 20-24 - Service Trip: The IFC is participating in a service trip to Detroit from July 20-24 to help frame homes being built under the auspices of Cass Community Social Services. The estimated cost is $400 per volunteer AUGUST - National Night Out: A summer food drive with the Park District.

SEPTEMBER - Buffalo Grove Days: A collection food and donations during the parade.

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 - Thanksgiving Celebration An interfaith service sharing our common beliefs, praising G-d through song and prayer, and gathering together as a community.

MT Nesters The MT Nesters are in the middle of our 22nd year.

But our dues are still the same -- $20/year (no senior discounts). However, membership in the MT Nesters for your first year is free if you are currently a member of Beth Judea.

We are continuing to hold our monthly program/meetings on Sundays, usually in the afternoon, and sometimes outside of the synagogue. For additional information contact Carol Schechter at 847-537-3566 or Sam Chiprin at 847-459-0316.

Save the Date For more information on any of our programs please contact: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com or by telephone at: 224699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org or your council representatives: Joanne Dicker: joannedicker@comcast.net Helene Fox: helene125125@gmail.com

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August 7 – Sisterhood Annual Rummage Sale August 13 – Erev Tisha B’Av August 14 – Tisha B’Av – Fast Day August 21 – CBJ Block Party & Softball Game August 24 – Mini Mitzvah Day & Ice Cream Social August 28 – Jack Rizman Annual Golf Outing August 31 – Sisterhood Membership Dinner

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The Helping Hand Plan

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

Do you need some help?

Do you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment?

Do you need a ride to services at Beth Judea?

WHAT IS THE HELPING HAND PLAN? Beth Judea has a group of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to lend a hand. Just call or e-mail if you need some assistance.

WHO DO I CONTACT TO REQUEST SOME HELP? Please call Larry Wollheim at 847-6349399 or e-mail Larry at lwollheim45@gmail.com or call Rabbi Pivo at 847-634-0777 or e-mail Rabbi Pivo at rabbipivo@bethjudea.org to request help.

It’s a Mitzvah to help someone.

Please allow us to help you.

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

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below: Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack

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Hesed Committee

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

FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here

We Would Like To Know WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . .

If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word.

If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance.

If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records.

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

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SHALVA “Its okay, the children aren’t effected” But what if you knew they were?

Did you Know………

SHALVA Collects Cellphones?

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.

For quite a few years now, Congregation Beth Judea has been generously collecting cell phones for SHALVA.

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 thought you’d enjoy knowing a bit about how this process works. After we gather the phones you put into the collection box, we ship them to a recycling operation in Florida, Shelter Alliance . They pay us according to the “blue book”value of each phone. In processing the thousands of phones we send them every year, they wipe clean all your personal data and either refurbish your phones, recycle the parts or melt them down.

Each year SHALVA receives around $40005,000 just by collecting your old or broken cellphones. All of these dollars go directly to help our clients.

Recently Shelter Alliance has expanded their recycling program and now accepts Ipods, Ipads, and Readers. So, the next time you pass by the synagogue office and see the SHALVA collection box, think about all those old cellphones, ipads and ipods taking up space in your drawer or closet, and help us turn them into dollars for clients.

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.

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: June 1

Brian Dembo Gary Harris Stuart Schwartz

June 2

Gary Ernsteen Gail Gerber Ed Kaufman

June 3

Joel Brodsky Debra Dubin Mitch Lerman Leslie Neimark

June 4

Bonnie Lane

June 5

Deborah Karp

June 6

David Alhadeff Joseph Ginsburg Betsy Haberman

June 7

Steve Malkin Allen Shub

June 8

Zakhar Pesin David Sherman Stacy Shub

June 9

Robert Handler Sandford Moses Sally Sherman

June 10

Bruce Horwitz Jeffrey Schechter Mitchell Schwerdlin Susan Shub

June 16

Dennis Anderson Dustin Epstein Craig Newman Miriam Spickard Marilyn Victor Roberta Zarchy

June 17

Mitchell Feiger Mark Zorfas

June 18

Cheryl Barnett Michael Drazin

June 19

Robert Dritz Michael Gomberg Susan Hershinow Rachel Jordan Merle Kalisky Phyllis Rose

June 20

Norm Kurtz Elena Riber Phillip Samuels

June 21

Tara Arnold Ronald Bloom Rena Feinberg June Lieberman

June 23

Bruce Nixon

June 24

Karen Saharack Randi Simon Elli Waldrop

June 26

Jan Adelman Carey Bacalar Steve Simons

June 27

Louise Barnett Mark Friedman Peggy Kaplan Jeff Leibach Susan Silver

June 11

Susan Rabinowitz

June 12

Debra Brodsky Sherry Krawitz Lori Thalheimer

June 13

Alina Greenhill Linda Gurvis Renee Haskell David Pine Carol Rosen

June 28

Rhonda Schwartz

June 29

Sara Kalina

June 14

Steven Shapiro

June 30

Deborah Fishman Linda Portnoy

June 15

Julia Lyubomirsky Evan Rumack Rhonda Wener

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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JULY BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: July 1 Marlene Sachs July 2

July 3 July 4

July 5

Jeremy Clorfene Joel Fisher Susan Silverstone Gayle Ludwig Susan Weitzman Goldwasser Arlene Block Amy Gluck Martin Karlin Karen Nagel Susan Adleman Edye Friedman Robyn Gomberg Evan Peters

July 6 Sharon Wein

July 7 Deborah Bender Irving Gurin July 8

Ted Goldberg

July 9

Louis Rabin

July 10 Suzie Cohn Ivy Elkins Marti Rizman

July 19 Alison Berg Herbert Kanter Helene Lewison Stewart Segal July 20 Michael Berg Esther Mosak Jill Rosenbaum July 21 Julie Baetiong Merle Rumack July 22 Richard Goldwasser Steven Peck Kevin Spitz Larry Wollheim July 23 Glenn Simon July 24 Jonathan Altenberg July 25 Stew Margolis

July 26 Donielle Escalante Howard Kaufman Burton Litwin Michael Malter Lisa Miner Ira Sender July 27 Hugh Block Rachael Finkel Neil Holman Michael Sheade Nori Spiro

July 11 Amy Balson Paul Drizner Sandra Drizner

July 28 Sheree Arbus Robert Pinzur Roberta Uhler

July 12 Michael Altman Ronald Cushing Joy Margolis

July 29 Cynthia Bauer Matthew Dragon Brad Finkel Eileen Kahn-Fine Brian Udany

July 13 David Kahn David Levsky Randy Markowitz Ron Shoffet July 14 Debbie Adelstein-Posner Suzi Darin Harriet Krugel

July 30 Andrew Nissenberg Joel Polakow Ben Siegel Allan Wernick July 31 Beth Rose

July 15 Sheryl Bauer Lewis Smith July 18 Suzanne Citron

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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JUNE ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: June 1

Marla and Ted Goldberg Helene and Michael Miller

June 19

Renee and Charles Lustig Randi and Glenn Simon

June 2

Melinda and Jeffrey Fine Michele and Howard Sussman

June 20

Arlene and Hugh Block

June 21

Arlene and Rickey Ament Abby and Steven Golberg

June 22

Linda and Joel Fisher Nanci and Martin Karlin Rachel and Robert Ragland Susan and Jerrold Silver

June 23

Leah and Sam Chiprin Rana and Matthew Dragon Susan and Ron Shoffet Sharon and Harris Weiner

June 24

Ellen and Jeffrey Gluskin Andrea and Jason Heiger Renee and Michael Klass Helene and Murray Lewison

June 25

Laura and Adam Barshefsky Alison and Michael Berg Marla and Ken and Brandt Helen and Jerry Brin Amy and Ross Gluck Kathleen and Herbert Kanter Linda and Ira and Lippman Rita and Sid Mathias

June 26

Louise and Louis Barnett Roberta and Chuck Kamen Rosita and Martin Rothenberg

June 27

Sheryl and Michael Bauer Pamela and David Kahn Jodi and David Pine Robin and James Tehrani

June 28

Ellen and Richard Chappe Lois and Arthur Mills Rhonda and Robert Schwartz

June 29

Dana and Jeremy Clorfene Betty and Steven Kolko Marti and Morry Rizman Sandra and Martin Rockwell Judith and Phillip Samuels Amanda and Scott Shulman

June 30

Natalie and Brian Gurin Deborah and Ronald Kovich

June 3

Cheryl and David Levsky Ilene and Lawrence Schneider

June 4

Linda Rothnagel and Tom Lilien

June 5

Cheryl and Marshall Brownfield Andi and Erwin Dolgin

June 6

Natalie and Nate Solomon Marilyn and Sandy Victor

June 7

Laurie and Neal and Ford Barbara and Jeffrey Julis

June 8

Barbara and Martin Stern

June 9

Debbie and Arnold Bender

June 10

Dorinne and Alan Palmer

June 11

Beth Silver and Ted Mellow Randee and Carl Weiss

June 12

Fern and Brian Dembo

June 13

Renee and Wes Brown Geri and Robert Friedman Janet and Myron Reicher

June 14

Jean and Ronald Friedman Leslie and Michael Golde Erin and Josh Weisberg

June 15

Karen and Mark Baich June and Irving Lieberman Denise and Orin Rotman

June 16

Gayle and Jeff Brim Deborah and Gary Cortes Barbara and Sheldon Robbins

June 17

Joan and Steve Attenberg Erin and Michael Drazin Edye and Mark Friedman Miriam and Richard Krieberg Joan and Carey Rosemarin

June 18

Donielle and Sergio Escalante Rena and Marvin Feinberg Nori and Robert Spiro

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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JULY ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: July 2

Cheryl and Russell Barnett Pam and Rick Herstein Peggy and Mike Weiner

July 20 Barbara and James Hyman Beth and Mitchelll Polonsky Rita and Steven Spitz

July 3

Lisa and Noam Davidoff Julie and Eric Marder

July 21 Cheryl and Michael Sturt

July 4

Hadrian and Randy Markowitz

July 5

Barbara and Richard Kavitt

July 23 Alina and Neil Greenhill Sherry and Martin Krawitz Darlene and Carl Tominberg July 25 Shira and Marc Sender

July 6

Gayle and Steven Kwasman Susan and Allen Shub

July 26 Davita and Ronald Bloom

July 8 Carol and Sheldon Kaner

July 27 Andrea and Edward Hockfield Elena and Vadim Riber

July 13 Pamela and Daniel Landau Rebecca and Mischa Schlichting

July 28 Lisa and Jeff Pivo

July 14 Deborah and Stephen Limer

July 29 Melinda and Edward Grossman

July 15 Jill and Stan Lieberman

July 31 Beth and Todd Pollard

July 16 Audrey and Robert Block Debbi and Alan Green

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

Rebecca Berger* Eli Brickman* Bernhard Edelstein* Phyllis Geltner* Jerome Hirshman* Fay Lewis* Edward Momet Herman Ramras William Schero Sam Shiner* Max Wasserman

Jerry Blustein* Geraldine Burdeen* Emanuel Feinstone Irvin Greiman* Esther Klein* David Magill Vivian Oscherwitz* Bernard Rich Bertha Schnabel Harry Stone* Stuart Weiner*

Jeanette Bograd Sara Cohen* Virginia Friedman Elsie Halperin* Benjamin LeVine David Momet Bertha Pander Nita Ritov Gail Schwab Frances Taler Mary Yatkowsky*

June 10

Joseph Albun* Martin Berenson* Muriel Brown* Philip Goldberg Henry Graff* Eva Hershinow Johnson* Brenda Levitt* Irma Reicher* Belle Rubenstein* Earl H. Segal Sam Shapiro Joseph Wishnick

Rose Babbitt Riley Grace Bernstein Howard Coady* Edward Gordon Abe Greenberg Peretz Katz* Lionel Minnen Sam Remer* Joseph Sabol Ethel Serbin* Sarah Simons* Al Wolf*

Ralph Barnett Athur Bloom Charles Drobny* Morris Goroff* Meyer Herman* Bonnie Kaufman* Leonard Powell* Betty Robbin Shel Schuster Arthur Seres Sol Weiss

June 17

Shelley F. Bregman* Sol Chubin Max Greenhill Andrea Israel* Irving Katz Francine Malkin Sheldon Mills Esther Petrynek* Donald Sherman* Edward Stolman

Walter Brin* Charles Davis* Robert Halperin* Harry Johnson Alex Kaufman* Ernest Mathias* Ruth Moline* Julius Polansky Donald Siegel* Roman Stupel

Maurice Chorney* William Goldstein Fannie Herman* Milton Kane Tilly Kohl June Mattson Harvey Peck* Nelson Rafal Sabrin Siegel*

June 24

Bea Bauer* Kay Jaffe Pauline Krivitzky* Alan Medansky David Rosenbaum* Ruth Silberstein William Travis*

Rachel Hershman* William Kamerling* Rosalyn Levin* Denise Posner* Jane Rosenberg Raymond Simons* Bernard Yegelwel*

Janice Jacobson* Edna Krassek* Morris Linderman* Lorraine Ramras Eric Schweitzer Scott Taxer Dolly Zucker

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

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

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July Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS July 1

Abe Bangelsdorf* Betty Chorpash Estelle Eisenberg Gilbert Fooden Osna Goldstein Gertrude Horwitz* Arnold Klass* Victor Lichtenstein* Morris Rich Bertha Sabol Lewis Spivak* Lynn Zacherl*

Adrienne Bauman Bernice Cohen* Saul Fagan Aileen Gold* David Gordon Pearl E. Kahalnik* Betty Lazar* Jacob Magill Max Rosen* Marc Schwartz Solomon Springer*

Hyman Brody* Judith Drobner Jerome Feldman Randy B. Goldberg Evelyn Hortick Harry Kamen* Steven Levy Sid Pollans Sidney Rudolph Janis Siegellak Nathan Stoller*

July 8

George Altman Edward Bower Estelle Charman Ida Feinstone Margot Isenberg Mollie E. Levine* Sara Liebovitz* Norman Moses* Sol Polonsky Shirley Shifrin* Harry Watchman

Maurice Baygood* Allan Brandt Abe Cohn Anna Feld Al Jacobs Barbara Levy* Shirley Lipscher* Charlotte Nothmann* Norman Rabinowitz* Lawrence Tepper

Dorothy Block Sam Burkin* Rose Falk* Henry Feld Esther Kintz* Lois Lichtenstein Jennie Lipsey Ronald Pinkus* Anita Alberta Schoen* Marvin Udany*

July 15

Leonard Altman* Cindy Marlo Cohn Alex Feldman* Jean Kalisky Ira Melnicoff Raya Nochimson* Fannie Rabinowitz* Simon Rubinstein* Irene Schweitzer Harry Silverstone Rose Waldman*

Jerry Belsky* Dottie Dicker Jack Goldberg* Jack Kersky* Joanne Miller Gerhard Nothmann* Adele Revzin Abe Sachs Harry Shavitz* Estelle Slivinsky John Wallach*

Marion Block* Ira Drazner Aaron Greenberg* Stuart Kreisman Annette Movitz* Richard Peck Rose Rosenthal* Kalman Sachs Stephan Shiffers Jacob Tominberg*

July 22

Sol Atern Seymour Brownstein Irvin Elkins Reva Gorin* Fannie Keifsky Faye Lifshitz Louis Pressburger Clara Salavitch* Helen Stolman Netty Zakaman*

Al Berk Lillian Cohen* Irwin Gerber* Rose Gurin Rose Kriegler Joseph Mandel* Linda Ragins Beverly Settler* Seymour Taradash Adolfo Zemchuck

Pauline Brill Miriam Drory Sherry Esther Goldman* Harriet Handler Marvin Lewison Abbie E. Portnoy* Joseph Sachsel Albert Soll* Ron Weiner

July 29

Florence Bankendorf* Edith Borkan* Anne Damsky Stanley Ferrari* Max Hiller* Patti Jones* Pauline Margolis Ida Rosemarin Sam Sherman Irving Zissman*

Brett Berlant* Ann Buzil* Jack Ellegant Dorothy Goldberg Delores Hillman Morey Lenhoff* Marilyn B. Margules Morris Schwartz* Estelle Shub* Morrie Zucker

Faye Bloom Lillian Caplan* Ardmore Myles Essrig* Harry Goldberg Celia Holman Jerome Lettvin Michael Pearl* Isadore Serbin* Irving Wein*

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

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

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August Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS August 5

Paula Anderson Barbara Levinson Dragon Pauline C. Fox* Maurice Harvis* Naomi Knable Eileen Magesis* Zig Price Muriel Rosemarin Sam Sar William Silver Eli Waldman* Sydney Weinberger

Isadore Balan Sylvia Elisco Rose Goldwasser* Charlene Hirsch Brian Ladin Mikhail Pesin Melville Reichlin Seymour Rosen* Morris Savetsky Rose Stark* Samuel Wasserman

Morey Coleman* Norman Faber* Gary Goroff Barbara Isaacson* Harvey Levy* Trudy Pollack* Norton Rich Mary Rothschild Nancy Sherman* Alex Stein Evelyn Watchman

August 12

Morris Barasch Shirley Braiman Rae Feldman Eva Grobman* Henry Kaner Martin Lafer Marvin Levine Ethel Rose Newman* Barry Raften* David Shaffer Eli A. Shifrin* Hyman Somach*

Sandra Berenson Evelyn Brownstein Stuart Flack* Gloria Hecht* Jeanette Kaufman* Vera Lavin Shirley Mandelblatt Sonia Nimzin* David Rosenston Eleanore Shapiro Dora Shikafsky* Aaron Jacob Stelzel

Nellie Berger Henry Chiprin* Florence Frankel* Sidney Jacobson* Sidney Kramer Henry Levin* George Moline Ira Pulver Sally Schwartz Harold Shefsky Jeff Shultz

August 19

Abraham Bankendorf* Joel Brazeman Joseph Cohen* Sara Epstein Joseph Gardberg* Rita Lafer Eve Mellow Anne Pearl Walter Scholl Shirley Smith Robert Yablon

Samuel Becker* Abraham Brin* Ruth Dolgin Oscar Fischman* Rose Goldman* Jack M. Levitt Judy Metz Elizabeth Pressberg Ernest Shaw* William Spiegel

Leah Bransky Alan M. Coady* Sydney S. Entman* Gloria Maria Garcia/Chamber Phyllis Kramer Fannie Loiben David Movitz Joseph Sabel* Charlotte Sheim* Sam A. Tepper*

August 26

Helen Berkovitz Isadore Cohen Helen Davis* Lillian Fischman* Linda Hafft Leo Liebovitz Lena Mathias* Harry Pinzur Eugene Ramras Elaine Rothschild Abraham Silberberg Rose Stupel Faye Yablon

Harold Brown* Marlene Cohen* Rae Duboe* Jennie Frost William Horwitz* Daniel Luciano Cantor Murray Nixon* Tevya Polakow Stanley Ramras Milton David Secler* Susan Spivak* Elaine Weiner

Shirley Coady* Gary Davidoff Morris Elisco Yehuda Greener Marilyn Kandel* Samuel Manewith Ben Osgrove* Shirley Pulver Toby Rockwell Meyer Segal* Sheldon Manny Stern Abraham Weitzman

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

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

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TRIBUTES FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE

PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Michael Altman Eve Applebaum Rhonda Cohn Shimone Ellian Becca Golde Barry Litwin Henry Parrilli Marc Spivak Linda Stark Brandon Turofsky CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF: Jerrold Belonsky Step-Father of Alan Sabol Elaine Brownfield Mother of Marshall Brownfield Bernice Erman Grandmother of Larry Bernstein Helen Fryer Mother of Sandy Drizner Neil Fenchel Brother of Renee Malter Uncle of Tammy Pollack Rosalie Koehler-Moore Mother of Susan Mann Sylvia Rosen Mother of Lynn Freedman Grandmother of Stacy Groner Claire Weinberger Mother of Dan Weinberger

Beatrice Wollheim Mother of Larry Wollheim

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CONGRATULATIONS TO: Birth: Barbara & Jim Hyman on the birth of their grandson, Zachary Blake Silverman.

Susan & Keith Mann on the birth of their granddaughter, Elliah Hope McDaniel.

Lois & Stew Margolis on the birth of their grandson, David Margolis.

Deborah & Howard Tolsky on the birth of their granddaughter, Natalie Xuhua Tolsky and to great-grandmother Eileen Peck.

RABBI PIVO DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN HONOR OF: Josh Lerner becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Rona Wolf Jeanie and Michael Rosenfeld upon the birth of their grandson, Jayden Riley Rosenfeld.

Cindy Andreoli IN MEMORY OF: Jerry Belonsky Alan Sabol

RABBI LIFSHITZ LEGACY FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Louis Grossman, beloved husband of Marlene Grossman.

Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel Arthur Karns, in loving memory.

Laura, Stan, Mike & David Zoller

RABBI LIFSHITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sol Pinsker, in loving memory of my dear father.

Miriam (Mimi) Spickard Stuart Weiner, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Janice Weiner, Melissa, Jason, Shauna & Gavin Allen, Jennifer, Steve, and Charlie Gotkin, Susan, Justin, Asher & Miles Newman CANTOR WEISBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATION OF: Roger Weisberg for the heartwarming dedication in honor of Eli Seltzer.

Barbara & Michael Levenstein IN MEMORY OF: Jerry Belonsky Alan Sabol Louis Grossman Helene Fox UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Dr. Spencer Jonathan Block, in loving memory of our beloved brother and uncle.

Gloria, Harold, Ross, Suzanne & Rachel Secler Phyllis Geltner Wendy & Irwin Steinberg Irving Markowitz Hadrian & Randy Markowitz Rami Yarkony Yigal Greener

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TRIBUTES GENERAL FUND

IN HONOR OF: Debbie Dubin, Mazel tov on your Bat Mitzvah.

Laurie & Scott Dubin Laurie & Mark Feldman

GENERAL FUND (cont.)

CAMP RAMAH FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Phyllis Geltner Levine Family

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Molly Springer, beloved mother.

Janet & Myron Reicher

Max Kriegler Suzanne Reingold

Diane Ganden becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

The Korengolds of Deerfield, Highland Park and Weston, Florida

Morris Linderman Merle Linderman Max Levine Levine Family

Mitch Lerman, Mazel tov upon receiving the Rabbi’s award.

Mitch Hecht Gayle Pervos, Mazel tov on your Bat Mitzvah.

Ellen & Jeff Gluskin SPEEDY RECOVERY: Levi Altman, grandson of Joni and Michael Altman, all our love and best wishes.

Cheryl & Leonard Levine IN MEMORY OF: Rosalie Koehler-Moore, beloved mother of Susan and Keith Mann.

Bonnie, Stan, Liz & Megan Robbin UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jerry Blustein Marcy & Jon Soble Merrill K. Cohen, always remembered.

Hennie Elisco

Samuel Lettvin, in loving memory of my grandfather.

Judy Goldstein Sylvia Ludwig Gayle & Michael Ludwig

PRAYER BOOK FUND

IN HONOR OF: Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class, Mazal tov to my dedicated students as they become B’nai Mitzvah.

Lee Goldberg

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Stuart Weiner, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Janice Weiner, Melissa, Jason, Shauna & Gavin Allen, Jennifer, Steve & Charlie Gotkin, Susan, Justin, Asher & Miles Newman

MEN’S CLUB FUND

IN APRRECIATION OF: Men’s Club for the Yom Hashoah candles.

Ina & Sandy Ramras

IN HONOR OF: Eric Yegelwel for his leadership as president of the Men’s Club.

Ina & Sandy Ramras IN MEMORY OF: Jeanne Babbitt, beloved mother of Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt.

Ina & Sandy Ramras TORAH RESTORATION FUND

IN HONOR OF: Debbie Dubin, Mazel tov on your Bat Mitzvah.

Lynda, Gene, Adam & Jordan Sachs

KIDDUSH FUND

IN HONOR OF: Lois and Stew Margolis upon the birth of their grandson, David Margolis. Mazel tov!

Janet & Myron Reicher UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Harry J. Caplan, my beloved father.

Ron Caplan

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TRIBUTES SOCIAL ACTION FUND

IN HONOR OF: Debbie Dubin’s Bat Mitzvah.

The Slater Family Francine Eisner upon her “Becoming a Woman” on the day of her Bat Mitzvah.

Beth & Mitch Polonsky

EDUCATION FUND

IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser and Lee Goldberg.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah class.

(Barbara Cohen, Debbie Dubin, Francine Eisner, Diane Ganden, Robert Muise, Gayle Pervos, Manuel Ribot, Karri Spiegel) Lee Goldberg for her work in Hebrew Ulpan class.

Merle & Evan Rumack Lee Goldberg, my teacher.

Bonnie Sender IN HONOR OF: Robbie Besser and Miriam Besser on their B’nai Mitzvah.

Susan & Marvin Adleman Cindy Lipka Barbara Cohen, Mazel tov on your Bat Mitzvah!

Carol & Art Schechter Debbie Dubin’s Bat Mitzvah.

Debbie & Jim Hamilton Geri & Rob Friedman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Ava Hailey Friedman.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

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EDUCATION FUND (cont.)

IN MEMORY OF: Bernice Erman, with our deepest condolences to Marsha & Chuck Bernstein and Family.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs Louis Grossman, with our deepest condolences to Marlene Grossman and Family and Randi & Glenn Simon.

Trudy & Robert Balogh and Family Marlene & Stacy Sachs Sylvia Rosen, with our deepest condolences to Lynn & Art Freedman and Family.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs Beatrice Wollheim, with our deepest condolences to Larry & Rhonda Wollheim and Family.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jenny Gardberg Rita & Glen Gardberg

USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF: Lois and Stew Margolis upon the birth of their grandson, David Margolis.

Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Ben Spiegel & Samantha Srednicki and Lauren Spiegel & Paul Axel, upon the engagements of two of our children.

Eileen & Alan Spiegel

JUDY WALCER MEMORIAL FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Anna Barnett, in memory of a loving mother and grandmother.

Lou & Louise Barnett & Family Ralph Barnett, in memory of a loving father and grandfather.

Lou & Louise Barnett & Family

Lynne Isaacson, beloved wife and mother.

Larry Isaacson & Family Irving Katz, remembered with love and deep appreciation for a life well-lived.

Stephen Katz & Barb Buhai and Family Mark Sachs, beloved brother and uncle.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

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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 Arnie Goldberg 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 Conducted by Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m.

Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m.

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

Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. . 9:00 a.m.

Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m.

Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.

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

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

June 3

...................................................... 8:06 p.m.

June 10

...................................................... 8:10 p.m.

June 11

.............SHAVUOT...................... 9:10 p.m.

June 17

....................................................... 8:13 p.m.

June 24

...................................................... 8:14 p.m.

July 1

...................................................... 8:14 p.m.

July 8

...................................................... 8:11 p.m.

July 15

....................................................... 8:08 p.m.

July 22

....................................................... 8:02 p.m.

July 29

....................................................... 7:55 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.