5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047

Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org 1

STRENGTHENING THE AFRICAN-

AMERICAN TIES WITH THE JEWISH

COMMUNITY and ISRAEL

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - 8:00 pm

Pastor Harris

CBJ Religious School - August 24th

Rabbi Visits Camp Ramah

See Page 7

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Connecting, Learning, Belonging

In just six weeks we, and Jews around the world, will assemble in prayer, study, and repentance. The Yamim Nora’im, the Days of Awe, are almost here. The grand theme of those days is the recognition of God’s sovereignty and our responsibilities to God and to one another in response to that recognition. Acknowledging an ultimate morality dictates certain behaviors. During the ten days from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur, we engage in heshbon nefesh, each of us taking account of our obligations and the distance we need to travel to fulfill them. When we are honest with ourselves, we can see where we fall short and then make specific plans to improve; that process is known as teshuvah.

In addition to personal heshbon nefesh and teshuvah, those of us who work for the Beth Judea community as staff and lay leaders continually examine our synagogue’s policies, programs and services to see how they are measuring up. Do they continue to meet our congregants’ needs? Do they lead to higher levels of Jewish learning and an awareness of Jewish values? Are they enjoyable and meaningful?

As we look ahead to the year 5776, our staff and Board of Directors are already discussing and planning ways to answer ‘yes’ to those questions. I think that there are three broad areas in which our efforts will be focused: Personal connection, interactive learning, and a reimagining of how we view synagogue membership. We will be innovating in each of these areas in order to continually improve our shared home at Beth Judea.

In terms of personal connection, I am pleased to share that we have several new havurot, social groups, that have come together over the summer under the guidance of Evan Rumack. These havurot will share Jewish and secular holidays, host socials at their homes, and mark life cycle events together. We will create new havurot as needed; contact me or Evan for more information. In addition, we are working out details for honoring those celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries during Shabbat morning services. These and other changes will add the opportunities our members

already have to form and deepen friendships through our Sisterhood, Men’s Club, and Youth programs.

We are also experimenting with interactive learning and congregational participation during our Shabbat services. During the Torah service, while the traditional reading is taking place in the sanctuary, the alternative minyan, under the direction of Norm Kurtz, will be meeting in another space to discuss the weekly parshah, ethics, prayer, and other topics. Norm and I will lead discussion on alternate weeks throughout the year beginning after the

holidays. We will also be tinkering with the Friday night service, inviting congregants to lead various prayers in Hebrew or English.

Our Board of Directors is already at work to examine our dues and membership categories. Our goal is to explore ways to make becoming and staying a part of the Beth Judea community easier for all. We are told that there are thousands of unaffiliated Jewish families in our area; if only 100 joined our synagogue, it would radically alter the social dynamic for the better in many ways. Our Board will be looking at ways to reimagine synagogue membership and will reach out to all of you for input during that process. We are also in the second year of our Me’ah campaign, whose goal is to raise $3 million for improvements to our facility and to establish a major endowment. We are about half way to our goal, and I urge every one of our families to make a contribution that is meaningful to them. Together, this effort will help to secure a solid fiscal foundation for our shul for many years by providing funds to improve programming and outreach to the unaffiliated, among other goals.

I am very excited about the coming year, and I once again invite those of you whom I do not yet know to be active participants in our community. Call or email me and either visit me at the office or put aside some time for me to visit you at home. I will only truly feel I have improved my rabbinate year to year when I know more people next year at this time than I do now. I look forward to seeing you at the Yamim Nora’im, if not before. Rabbi Jeff Pivo

Rabbi's Reflections

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CBJ ONLINE Congregation Beth Judea has recently purchased a software update to our Membership

Management software program.

This is an interactive software package which 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 membership forms

View Yahrzeit information

By getting full utilization of the software package, Beth Judea will be able to save several

thousands 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 Lisa Neiman

President Executive Director

arnieccc@gmail.com lneiman@bethjudea.org

CBJ ONLINE

In This Issue

The Word - August 2015

Rabbi’s Reflections

CBJ Online

Calendar

Notes from the Cantor

Deluxe Trip to Spain 2016

Shofar Blowing Lessons

President’s Message

Beth Judea Events

Israel Committee Events

B’nai Mitzvah Bio

Did You Know...

Goodman’s Blog

Page

Religious Education 11

Adult Education 13

Sisterhood 15

Men’s Club 16

SHALVA 19

Disability Awareness 20

Goodman’s Blog 21

Shalva 22

Birthdays & Anniversaries 23

Yahrzeits 25

Tributes 28

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Israel Committee

August 16 August 18

Anti-Saemitism on Campus Pastor Chris Harris

CALENDAR

Men’s Club

Sunday Sunday Aug 30

Softball League (TDB) Fitness Walk Golf Outing Sponsor a Hole

Meetings

Adult Ed

August 16 August 21

Block Party Shabbat Under the Stars

Sisterhood

August 24 August 24 August 30

School Wide Ice Cream Social Mini Mitzvah Day First Day School (K – Heh)

Youth

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH

View our calendar online at

http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar

Please check website

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Programming

Sept. 1 Sept. 2

Hebrew Literacy I Begins Taste of Melton

Special Events

August 5 August 12

Shofar Blowing Lessons (see page 5) Shofar Blowing Lessons Please send us your college students addresses. You can email them to lneiman@bethjudea.org

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers

August 7, 2015 – 7:30 pm

Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of August will be recognized at our service on August 7th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm.

Children of every age are welcome!

Be Sure To Check Out Our New Section

“Did You Know...”

On page 8

High Holiday Guide Coming Soon

PICK UP PACKETS - August 24

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE DEADLINE – AUGUST 7, 2015.

This is the Deadline for the Book of

Remembrance Forms is August 8, 2014.

Please be sure to submit your forms as it will

be submitted to the printer that day, and no

revisions can be made.

Religious School

August 13 August 30

Book Club Annual Membership Dinner

Notes From The Cantor

HIGH HOLIDAY CHOIR

August Schedule (Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm)

August 4

August 11

August 18

(No Rehearsal on August 25)

Rehearsal Schedule

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SAVE THE DATE July 3 – 14, 2016

You will be hearing more about this unique and exciting opportunity in the weeks and months ahead, but please save those dates if you think you might be able to join us! Click here for flyer

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM – Jr. Yad Squad for

Beginners & Advanced

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 2016, 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 5:05 - 5:45pm time slot on Thursdays.

Please me at (847) 634-0777 or hazzanweisberg@bethjudea.org to sign up or for more info.

JOIN US ON A DELUXE TRIP TO SPAIN

Shofar Blowing Lessons

Orin Rotman will be available for

Shofar Blowing Lessons

Wednesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Sessions will be held from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm both evenings at Congregation Beth Judea

Anyone interested should rsvp directly to Orin at (847) 541-9440 or by email to orotman@comcast.net

Congregation Beth Judea’s 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.

ARNIE GOLDBERG - CBJ PRESIDENT

It is a privilege to be writing my first article as President of Beth Judea. These are challenging times for the entire Jewish community as well as all organized religions. Over the past two years, I have pondered our Mission Statement knowing that on July 1, 2015, as President, I would have the responsibility to lead the Congregation in fulfilling our Mission Statement and to insuring our sustainability for the next 50 years. As we examine our Mission Statement, we should define and clarify each segment. Let’s start with “welcoming and an inviting home.” It is my belief that CBJ needs to be an inclusive Congregation that welcomes everyone, regardless of their sexual preference, physical limitations, or whom they choose to marry. This inclusivity applies to all our congregants. We need be to welcoming to all, not judgmental. Additionally, Our Mission is to be “consistent with the principals of the Conservative (Masorti) Movement.” The Conservative (Masorti) Movement asks that we conserve those Jewish practices as they are spelled out in the Torah and have been interpreted over the years. Every congregant has their own level of observance, and we ask that when you are at CBJ, please keep in mind and adhere to the principals of the Conservative (Masorti) movement and be respectful of these principals.

There are many different ways for you to serve the Jewish community, the community at large and the State of Israel. Tikum olam, financial support, volunteering, and assisting in sustaining the efforts of Jewish organizations which support both the Jewish communities and the State of Israel are excellent opportunities to be involved. I recently had the opportunity to attend “Sulam for Presidents” with fourteen other Synagogue Presidents from the Midwest region and four support staff of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. We had ample opportunity to discuss the challenges that all Conservative (Masorti) congregations across the country are facing. I now have a network of colleagues to turn to when we our confronted with questions or need ideas. I look to forward to serving as your President and to hearing from and meeting every congregant. When you are at services or events, please introduce or reintroduce yourselves and share your thoughts or ideas with me. Also feel free to call or email (arnieccc@gmail.com) me with any concerns. Together, we can strive to ensure the long term future of CBJ, the Conservative (Masorti) movement, the Jewish community and the State of Israel. B’shalom Arnie Goldberg

President’s Message

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SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS

BETH JUDEA

BLOCK PARTY

ISRAEL COMMITTEE

USY vs MC

Softball

Challenge

August 16, 2015 – 11:30 am

Come Meet New Members

Visit with Old Friends

BBQ Hot Dog Lunch & Snacks

Music by A-Z Entertainment

Arts & Crafts, Relay Races

USY vs. Men’s Club Softball Challenge

Download Full Flyer

Twin Creeks Park - Buddy Baseball Field

401 Aptakisic Road - Buffalo Grove, IL

PLEASE RSVP NOW

Join Us As We Welcome:

Pastor Chris Harris Senior Pastor, Bright Star Church

Bronzeville Community

National Member of AIPAC

to discuss:

STRENGTHENING THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN TIES

WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY and ISRAEL

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 – 8:00 pm

Join us for an exciting evening as Pastor Harris informs and

shares his experiences as an African-American leader

committed to Israel and partnering to break the cycle of violence

in his neighborhood. His 2012 trip to Israel prompted the

development of the Bronzeville Dream Center based on the

Israeli model of NATAL in Tel Aviv. He will also share his vision

of how his community and ours can together strengthen our

ties in fellowship .

Download Full Flyer

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015

College Students Special Program

Students & Parents: Viewing of Film

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Click Here for Full Flyer

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B’nai Mitzvah Bio

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Tommie Lucas is looking forward to Saturday, August 15, 2015 as he is called to Torah as Bar Mitzvah. He has been awaiting this special day for years. In addition to preparing, studying, and working with Andrea, Tommie has been playing baseball during the spring and summer.

Tommie's parents, Fred and Mindy, are so proud of his positive attitude towards this challenge. Tommie feels so fortunate to be able to share this exciting occasion with all of Tommie's grandparents, Fran and Paul Bulmash and Pearl and Milt Lucas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends. Tommie anticipates sharing another wonderful milestone with the congregation after Isaac's Bar Mitzvah three years ago. He would like to extend his thanks to Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, Andrea, and all who helped him prepare for this day.

Corey Austin Pacernick will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 29th, 2015. Corey is an eighth grader as Woodlawn Middle School, where he runs cross country, plays basketball, and competes in track and field.

Corey’s favorite sport is soccer, which he has played regularly since the age of 4. For his mitzvah project, Corey is collecting lightly used soccer equipment for GOALS. GOALS relies on donated soccer equipment that goes directly to kids in Haiti who play soccer every day without basic equipment. Please look for the donation box in the shul lobby. Corey is sharing his special day surrounded by his loving family and friends. They include his proud parents, Anne and Lance, his supportive siblings, Sydney and Grant, maternal grandparents Jan and Bill Ernstein, and paternal grandparents, Marsha and Larry Pacernick. Corey is also excited to welcome aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends from Texas, California, New York, Michigan, and Florida. The Pacernick family would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser and all of Corey’s Hebrew School teachers for providing guidance and an excellent Jewish education. Corey would like to extend a special thank you to his tutor, Andrea Dickson, who patiently helped him prepare his Haftarah and Torah readings.

Special Observances

August 15 Shabbat Rosh Hodesh

Rosh Hodesh 1

August 16 Rosh Hodesh 2

Did You Know... 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 the June issue of The Word the Goodman’s

talked about the Sar El program. Laura and Stan

Zollar are currently participating in that program.

The Sar El program is, where volunteers are

stationed on IDF (Israel Defense Force) or IAF

(Israel Air Force) posts for two or three weeks where

they do work in place of israel soldiers.

.

To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel. .click

here to share their experience.

B’nai Mitzvah Bio

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Haley Adrienne Bauman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Haley is an 8th grade student at Aptakisic Junior High in Buffalo Grove and a recent graduate of Congregation Beth Judea Hebrew School. Haley has been a figure skater for 10 years, and currently skates on the Starlights Juvenile Synchronized

Skating Team. She also enjoys spending her summers with her friends up at Camp Chi, her “home away from home.” At Chi, she especially loves water skiing, horseback riding, the climbing wall and ropes course. At Aptakisic Junior High, Haley has been active in Student Council, Track and Field, Treasurer of the Aptakisic Business Club and a member of the National Junior Honor Society. She has spent many hours volunteering at Orphans of the Storm, Feed My Starving Children, Ronald McDonald House and Bernie’s Book Bank. Haley and her brother, Jacob, are currently coordinating a drive to collect pet supplies for abandoned animals at Orphans of the Storm. This shelter holds a special place in their hearts because that is where they adopted their puppy, Riley. Haley is looking forward to sharing her special day with family and friends from all phases of her life. She is especially grateful to be sharing her simcha with her twin brother, Jacob. She also appreciates the love and support of her grandparents, Marilyn and Don Sneider and Adrienne (of blessed memory) and Paul Bauman, as well as her aunts, uncles and cousins. Her parents, Kim and Andrew, couldn’t be more proud of all her accomplishments as she prepared for this meaningful day. Haley would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser, and all her teachers at Beth Judea who helped guide her Hebrew Education these past 7 years. She would also like to say a special thank you to her Bat Mitzvah tutors, Natalie Gurin, Monica Bauman and Chuck Kahalnik, for all their patience and support during this amazing journey.

Jacob William Bauman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Jacob is an 8th grade student at Aptakisic Junior High in Buffalo Grove and a recent graduate of Congregation Beth Judea Hebrew School. Jacob has enjoyed playing ice hockey for the past 10 years, and currently plays on the Twin Rinks Bantam

Hockey Team. He also looks forward to his amazing adventures up at Camp Chi every summer, where he loves horseback riding, archery, sailing and Jam Band. At Aptakisic Junior High, Jacob has been involved in Student Council, Mosaic Variety Show, the Volleyball Team, Vice President of the Aptakisic Business Club and a member of the National Junior Honor Society. As a percussionist, he has enjoyed playing on the Jazz Band, 7th Grade Band and the 7th Grade Full Orchestra. Jacob has also spent his time volunteering at Orphans of the Storm, Chesed Food Pantry, Ronald McDonald House and Bernie’s Book Bank. Jacob and his sister, Haley, are currently coordinating a drive to collect pet supplies for abandoned animals at Orphans of the Storm. This shelter holds a special place in their hearts because that is where they adopted their puppy, Riley. Jacob can’t wait to see all his friends and family gathered together as he takes his place on the bimah, alongside his twin sister, Haley. This day will be a special bond they will share always. He is thankful for the love and support of his grandparents, Marilyn and Don Sneider and Adrienne (of blessed memory) and Paul Bauman, as well as his aunts, uncles and cousins. His parents, Kim and Andrew, are extremely proud of all his hard work as he prepared for this amazing milestone. Jacob would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Cantor Weisberg, Anna Besser, and all his Beth Judea teachers who helped guide his Jewish Education over the past 7 years. He would also like to give a special thank you to his Bar Mitzvah tutors, Natalie Gurin, Monica Bauman and Chuck Kahalnik, for their support and guidance during this incredible learning experience.

SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP

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 non-

religious 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.

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 August 31, 2015

COUPON

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

STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS

We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion

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With Gratitude and Thanks

Floyd & Bobbie Babbitt Arnie & Debbie Bender Barry & Darlene Bikshorn Bruce & Suzi Darin Helene Fox Alan & Danna Friedlander The Ganden Family Arnie & Lee Goldberg Debbie Goldberg & Kevin Bigman Ken & Dana Goldstein Jason & Andrea Heiger

Bruce & Kitty Hoffman Marty & Sherry Krawitz Jordan & Harriet Krugel Jeanne Krulewich Mitch & Ann Lerman Ross & Alisa Levey Todd & Margaret Lichtenstein Cindy Lipka Ira & Linda Lippman Gary & Lisa Malkin Esther Mosak

Gregg Pollack Ken & Beth Redfern Myron & Janet Reicher Stacy & Marlene Sachs Jerry & Heidi Sakol David & Susan Schuster Nate & Natalie Solomon Albert & Linda Stark Eric Yegelwel & Gail Gerber Jeff & Rhonda Wener

WITH GRATITUDE AND THANKS

With gratitude, we would like to thank the following sponsors and donors for their contribution to the special Kiddush on June 27th held in honor of our Award Recipients and Outgoing & Incoming Officers and Board Members.

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Religious Education

The Word - August 2015

Baruchim habaim-welcome! As the summer draws to a close, I hope it has been restful and enjoyable. The school year will soon be upon us, and I would like to welcome you and your family back to our school and welcome our new students and their families to our Religious School community.

CBJ’s Religious School education is based on two core principles. First, Jewish learning is not only about the child, but rather is a whole-family experience. We offer meaningful ways for every member of the family to connect with Judaism in every stage of life. Second, learning is not only

about what happens in school, but throughout our daily lives. Therefore, what we do in the classroom will relate to what happens in your home, synagogue, and all the places we go. We are committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. We provide our students and their families with the tools to participate meaningfully in the Jewish community, with pride in their Jewish heritage and with the awareness that their actions will shape the future of the Jewish people.

Parents, students, and teachers are the stakeholders in our Religious School program. Its success is owed to all of you who play a role in shaping our school’s vision and culture. We look forward to being your partners in this great endeavor. Later this month, when you pick up your Religious School Packets, you will receive the Family Information Guide, calendar, and other handouts necessary for the school year. Please familiarize yourself with the contents. It addresses questions you may have about attendance, service requirements, curriculum, behavior codes, and much more. Keep it in a handy place! We encourage all of you to volunteer in any way you can. We are all part of a wonderful team whose goal is to make certain that our children have a glorious, educational year. Don’t forget to join us on Monday, August 24th at 6:30 pm for our Ice Cream Social & Mini-Mitzvah Day! SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER: August: Monday 8/24 School-wide Ice Cream Social (6:30 pm) Sunday 8/30 First Day Sunday School (Kindergarten – Heh)

September: Tuesday 9/1 Religious School classes in Session Saturday 9/5 No Gimel Shabbat (Labor Day weekend) Sunday 9/6 No Classes (Labor Day weekend) Saturday 9/12 First Gimel Shabbat Sunday 9/15 No Religious School classes (Rosh Hashanah) Monday 9/21 First Beyahad (HS) class Tuesday 9/22 No Religious School classes (Yom Kippur) Sunday 9/27 Parent’s Day (10 am) Monday 9/28 No Beyahad classes (Sukkot)

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Religious Education

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Shabbat Service Attendance: Shabbat is an important part of our school curriculum. We teach our students about the joys and beauty of Shabbat. We train them to become proficient members of our community. In an effort to coordinate what our students are learning in the classroom and what they practice in their daily lives, CBJ has integrated Shabbat service attendance into our curriculum.

Shabbat attendance is a requirement for all CBJ students in Aleph – Heh.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: - GIMEL students: you can attend 2 Sunday morning minyanim to fulfill 2 Shabbat service

requirements; Shabbat morning services will count only on the days when there is no Gimel Shabbat.

- HEH students must attend 6 Shabbat Morning services prior to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah; these 6 Services will be counted towards both the Shabbat service and B’nai Mitzvah requirement.

Shabbat Services need to be attended at Beth Judea in order to count towards the Attendance Policy

During the school year, Aleph through Heh students are expected to attend 9 Shabbat services

(July 31, 2015 – May 31, 2016) Please mark your attendance in the Shabbat Book located in the main Sanctuary

Services that will count toward Shabbat service requirements are:

Friday night – services begin at 7:30 pm

Shabbat morning – services begin at 9:30 am. - Aleph & Bet families may attend the Gan Shabbat service which begins at 10:30 am in the Beit

Midrash.

High Holiday Services - Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur day services.

Any service in which there is a Torah and Haftarah reading such as - Rosh Hodesh - Simhat Torah (morning service) - Sukkot - Passover - Sh’mini Atzeret - Shavuot

We want the students to come with parents in order to fully enjoy and participate in the service. Students and families must stay for the DURATION of the SERVICE. This is NOT a drop-off Shabbat.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND MINI MITZVAH DAY

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Meet your teachers

Get reacquainted with your classmates

Schmooze with family and friends

Collect supplies and help put together

backpacks for JCFS

Click here for flyer

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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

Adult Education Series

August & September

2015

Calling All Shofar Blowers! Taught by Orin Rotman

Blowing the Shofar is a religious duty of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Want to learn how to blow a shofar? Need a refresher? Learning how to properly use the shofar can be difficult at first, but is easy to accomplish, Join Orin Rotman in these sessions to work on becoming a proficient Shofar blower. RSVP to Orin at 847-541-9440 or orotman@comcast.net Wednesday evenings August 5 & 12, 2015 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Strengthening the African-American Ties with the Jewish Community and Israel

Pastor Chris Harris Senior Pastor, Bright Star Church

Sponsored by Israel Committee

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:00 pm

Join us for an exciting evening as Pastor Harris informs and shares his experiences as an African-American leader committed to Israel and partnering to break the cycle of violence in his neighborhood. His 2012 trip to Israel prompted the development of the Bronzeville Dream Center based on the Israeli model of NATAL in Tel Aviv. He will also share his vision of how his community and ours can together strengthen our ties in fellowship.

Hebrew Literacy I Taught by Jerry Sakol & Eric Yegelwel

Want a proven successful opportunity to learn how to read Hebrew in a friendly environment? Then join this class. Hebrew Literacy I is designed to teach those with no previous (or forgotten) knowledge of Hebrew how to read. The 12-week course focuses on learning to read the words used in the Friday Night service. Graduation will take place during Friday Night Services on Dec. 11, 2015

COST: $30 for course materials Tuesday evenings; 8:00 – 9:00 pm Sept. 1 – Dec. 8; no classes on Sept. 15 & 22

Adult B’nei Mitzvah Registration Form

Name Phone # E-mail

Yes, enroll me in this class. I have enclosed my check for $ payable to Congregation Beth Judea.

Please accept my donation of $ to help defray the cost of others unable to pay.

Arrangements can also be made to add your tuition to your monthly membership dues.

Questions? Contact Anna Besser, abesser@bethjudea.org or 847-634-0777.

Mail form and check to: Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047

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MELTON

Taught by BJE Melton Staff

Classes of the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning will begin in September.

These classes are designed to offer adults a well-rounded, in-depth study of

Judaism in a user-friendly environment. For more information about the Florence Melton School of

Adult Jewish Learning, call Rolly Cohen at 847-291-7788, ext. 1304 or at rolly@bjechicago.org.

Let’s Talk Talmud: Grappling with Life, Law and

Innovation Taught by Orin Rotman

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.

Sunday mornings at 8 am (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)

ADULT EDUCATION

Taste of Melton (Sample a Melton Class)

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015; 7:30 – 8:30 pm

Congregation Beth Am

Modern Living: Maintaining Balance

Tuesday evenings; 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Oct. 13, 20, 27, & Nov. 3, 2015

Congregation Beth Am

Jews in America: Insiders & Outsiders

Tuesday evenings; 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Starting Dec. 1, 2105 (10 sessions)

Congregation Beth Am

Mysticism & Kabbalah: Secret Knowledge in

Judaism

Wednesday evenings; 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Starts March 2016 (10 sessions)

Congregation Beth Judea

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Be Sure to Attend Our Annual Sisterhood Membership Dinner August 31st

Sisterhood owes a BIG thank you to the two wonderful ladies who just finished their two-year term as co-presidents. Bobbi Goldenberg and Lauri Rosenbloom both shared in the responsibilities that help make our Sisterhood a fun and functional organization that contributes to the family we call Beth Judea. Bobbi has been a CBJ member for 10 years and served as co-president with Debbi Green and continued on when Lauri stepped in to fill an unplanned vacancy. The two worked closely sharing the responsibilities of coordinating Sisterhood meetings and activities and attending synagogue board meetings. Lauri has been a CBJ member for over 30 years, served on the synagogue board for more than seven years, and has served as Sisterhood president TWICE. She definitely goes above and beyond what’s expected, and that’s why she was honored with the Eishet Hayil Award as a Most Valued Volunteer in April. The award is presented annually to a member of each Sisterhood from the Central Great Lakes Region of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Congratulations, Lauri, on this well deserved recognition. Please take a moment to thank Bobbi and Lauri the next time you see them and ask how you can get involved in Beth Judea’s Sisterhood. This year all Sisterhood general/board meetings will be held at the synagogue on the second Tuesday of each month. To meet all the wonderful ladies that participate in a wide variety of activities, attend a meeting. Be a part of something bigger!

Sisterhood

Sisterhood- “Where every

woman’s voice is heard”

Annual Sisterhood Membership Dinner

“Back to Shul”

“Nutrition and Healthier Holiday Foods”

Monday, August 31st at Congregation Beth Judea

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Check-in and Appetizers

Dinner and Program to follow

Tikkun Olam Project:

Please bring school supplies

to be donated to Keshet.

Reservations Required. Kindly RSVP by

Monday, August 24th.

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by Gina B. Nahai

SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB EVENT

AUGUST 13, 2015 – 7:00 PM

Part murder mystery and part family saga, this

dramatic and often hilarious novel explores the history

of Los Angeles’ Iranian Jewish

SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISERS

Torah Pin Fund All Occasion Cards

L’Chaim Cookbook (click here for your free recipe)

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Men’s Club

The theme of this year’s Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs International Convention was “Engage.” Six members of Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club attended the convention. We had an opportunity to engage with the top thinkers and leaders of Conservative/Masorti Judaism to address issues facing our movement and Jewish men. We heard from: Hal Lewis, President and CEO of the Spertus Institute for Jewish Leaning and Leadership; Jon Medved, one of Israel’s leading high tech venture capitalists; Eric Fingerhut, a former United States Congressman and now President and CEO of Hillel International, Women’s League President Carol Simon and USCJ President Margo Gold. Many of us are aware of the results of the recent PEW study that demonstrated a decline in the percentage of Jews who identify themselves as being Conservative/Masorti. Rather than viewing this as the ultimate fate of our movement, we should view it from the larger perspective of the history of the Jewish people. Judaism is always changing. Our history is replete with changes that at times were revolutionary. Consider Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakai, who transformed us from a religion based on sacrifice to one based on prayer, study of Torah, and acts of loving-kindness following the destruction of the Second Temple. Judaism is changing and together we can help guide those changes. One of the speakers quoted Chancellor Eisen of the JTS that synagogue members desire two things: community and meaning. The FJMC has, and will, develop programs to provide both community and meaning to all of the members of our congregations. One of the ways to help improve the sense of community and add meaning is our own Interpretive Minyan. Only 3% of affiliated Conservative/Masorti synagogue members attend Shabbat morning services regularly (at least once a month). If an individual does not attend services, the likelihood that they will have a Shabbat experience will be even less. In order to encourage our members to have a more meaningful Shabbat experience, a vibrant engaging alternative service can and will attract them. The Interpretive Minyan is a shorter service lasting ninety minutes while maintaining ritual integrity. It is conducted in both Hebrew and English. The service is accessible and non-threatening regardless of the level of Hebrew fluency or of prayer familiarity. We spend time discussing the Torah portion of the week. The emphasis of the service is to provide a shared experience meaningful to each individual. Norm Kurtz ran a workshop during the convention, and Jerry Sakol

and I along with Gregg Pollack and Joel Kurtz modeled this service. We received extremely positive feedback and interest in bringing this alternative minyan to the rest of the country. There were many other innovative ideas presented at the convention including a Celebrating Shabbat program that will be discussed in a future column. The Annual Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Sunday August 30 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Club. Jack Rizman was a founding member of CBJ and a dynamic member of the Men’s Club, ritual committee and Board of Directors. He loved music and sang in the synagogue choir. His strong work ethic, good nature, and terrific sense of humor were an inspiration to those who knew him. The Golf Outing supports the Dr. Jack Rizman Memorial Fund and the Men’s Club. You can support the program even if you do not play golf. Consider sponsoring a hole or just attending the dinner that Sunday evening at Lou Malnati’s. Please see the flyer in this edition of the WORD for more information. At the convention, we honored Sandy Victor, who received the Ma’asim Tovim Award, and Burt Fishman, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award. We are proud to report that Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club received a Torch Award for our club’s retreat held in February 2015. We also received yet another Quality Club Award for 2014-15. Yasher Koach to Sandy, Burt and all of the members of Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club.

Eric Yegelwel

Sandy Victor receiving the

Ma’asim Tovim Award from Myles

Simpson, Past FJMC President.

Eric Yegelwel receiving the

Quality Club Award from Myles

Simpson, Past FJMC President.

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

Sponsor a Hole Get Golf Outing Flyer Register Online

Men’s Club

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 August 8. 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

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Tzedakah Fund

The Men's Club has made donations from the

minyan tzedakah box to:

Chai Lifeline

Shalva

American Friends of Magen David Adom

Jewish National Fund

Mazon

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

Join Us Through October

at 10:00 am following Minyan

Get the details

MEN’S CLUB 20TH ANNUAL

DR. JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Buffalo Grove Golf Club

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

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

HESED COMMITTEE

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.

We Would Like To Know

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

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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Upon three things the world is based:

Upon Torah,

Upon Divine Service

and

Upon the Practice of Charity

PLANNED GIVING

Look here next month for planned giving details.

Hello to all Beth Judea members. It is time again

to start collecting addresses of your college

students. Addresses need to be submitted

yearly so we can keep current nformation. Please

e-mail the addresses to Lisa Neiman by clicking

on the link below by October 31, 2015.. Thank

you and we look forward to sending greetings and

a gift to your college student(s).

Thank you,

CBJ Sisterhood

Click here to e-mail your children's addresses

COLLEGE STUDENT ADDRESSES

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

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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.

“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 self-esteem, 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.

SHALVA

Did you Know………

SHALVA Collects Cellphones?

For quite a few years now, Congregation Beth

Judea has been generously collecting cell

phones for SHALVA.

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 $4000-

5,000 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.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

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

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.

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

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

August 1 Michael Rosenfeld August 2 Edith Margules August 4 Michele Sussman August 5 Craig Levin Stuart Pearl Lee Silver August 6 Richard Chappe August 7 Michael Jacobs August 8 Charlene Entman Bruce Portnoy August 9 Myles Bauer Jo Ellen Bleiweiss August 10 Phyllis Dritz Michael Levenstein Linda Spitz August 11 Gloria Hernandez Alan Sklan Kevin Zucker

August 12 Lisa Pivo Mitchell Polonsky Nate Solomon August 13 Lee Goldberg Meyer Halperin Staci Levy August 14 Sandy Victor August 15 David Brody Lauren Katzman August 16 Jordan Krugel Cheryl Vinikoor August 17 Bruce Entman Brian Wenk August 18 Nancy Litwin

August 19 Marcie Marcus Tatyana Pesin Heidi Robbins Carey Rosemarin Marina Shteynberg Marcia Weissman

August 20 Joan Attenberg Dave Rebnord August 21 Ken Brandt Lesley Elisco Ronald Friedman Norman Kronowitz Shira Sender Craig Smolensky August 22 Andrea Alhadeff Ellen Gluskin Morry Rizman August 23 Tammy Brody Tom Quinn August 24 Samuel Feldman Debra Posner Adriane Zucker August 25 Michael Chorpash Jonathan Gerchikov Debbie Limer Linda Stark

August 26 Shel Ladin Jerrold Silver August 27 Lori Finn Penny Pinkus Debbie Weiss Sherie Zucker August 28 Morris Elisco Maynard Hirsch August 29 Jim Duvel Jeff Kostis Joan Kurtz Barbara Pearl August 30 Monyca Flack August 31 Edward Newman Paula Silberman Richard Sussman

August 1 Edward & Rhonda Newman Matt & Erica Veronie August 4 Bryan & Marci Fooden David & Kimberly Granoff Irving & Eva Gurin August 5 Richard Goldwasser & Susan Weitzman Goldwasser August 7 Stanford & Bonnie Robbin August 8 Steven & Suzanne Kallish Gary & Julie Korol Morrie & Sherri Lieberman Craig & Katya Smolensky Steven & Staci Turofsky August 9 Peter & Jill Marks Lance & Anne Pacernick August 10 Matthew & Effie Kudlowitz Daniel & Eileen Kurtz Evan & Merle Rumack August 11 Jerry & Drora Patt William & Roberta Uhler

August 12 David & Rhonda Cohn

Boris & Julia Lyubomirsky

August 15 Harvey & Mary Brickman Louis & Marlene Grossman William & Judith Levitan Morris & Barbara Saunders Jeffrey & Jill Stark Larry & Rhonda Wollheim August 16 Stuart & Bettie Schwartz Michael & Debbie Sheade Gary & Lori Thalheimer August 17 Robert & Debbie Hunter Stuart & Barbara Pearl Kenneth & Beth Redfern August 18 Cary & Beth Chaitman David & Debbie Posner August 19 Fred & Robin Fingerhut Steven & Wendy Frost Howard & Pamela Kaufman Albert & Linda Stark August 20 Lee & Sheree Arbus Harold & Sheryl Cutler Dmitry & Nicole Fishkin Glenn & Judith Goldstein Hyman & Robin Riebman August 21 Yigal & Stella Greener Lee & Barbara Silver Robert & Marcia Weissman

August 22 Stanley & Susan Eisenhammer

August 23 Arnold & Lee Goldberg

August 24 Sanford & Vicki White

August 25 Neal & Marla Feld

Norm & Joan Kurtz

Burt & Nancy Litwin

August 26 Dan & Celia Geiger

Michael & Gayle Ludwig

August 27 Mitchell & Ann Lerman

Sanford & Ina Ramras

Earl & Cornelia Roden

August 28 Terry & Joyce Levinstein

Steven & Pamela Malkin

August 29 Steven & Joanne Dicker

August 30 Jonathan & Marah Altenberg

Stuart & Vicki Fabian

Stanley & Lauri Rosenbloom

August 31 Bruce & Charlene Entman

Mark & Kristie Fingerhut

Tom & Lisa Quinn

Paul & Karen Saharack

Mitchell & Ethel Schwerdlin

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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August 7 Helen Berkovitz Harold Brown * Shirley Coady * Isadore Cohen Marlene Cohen * Helen Davis * Jack Dennis Rae Duboe * Lillian Fischman * Jennie Frost Yehuda Greener Linda Hafft William Horwitz * Marilyn Kandel * Edna Kessler Leo Liebovitz Daniel Luciano Samuel Manewith Lena Mathias * Cantor Murray Nixon * Ben Osgrove * Harry Pinzur Tevya Polakow Shirley Pulver Eugene Ramras Stanley Ramras Toby Rockwell Elaine Rothschild Milton David Secler * Meyer Segal * Abraham Silberberg Susan Spivak * Sheldon Manny Stern Rose Stupel Elaine Weiner Abraham Weitzman Faye Yablon August 14 Gerald Balbirer * Hylda Bittmann Lillian Dannen * Bernice Ellis Morris Feldman Paul Fish Bessie Kessler * Rae Kubiak * Michael Lazar * Howard Leibach * Ruth Mandel * Herman Nidetz * Clara Pieter * Mayer Rashbaum Ruth Rasnick Dayton Robinson Rose Sandmel Ruth Sheft Rose Stein Morris Sulak Ethel Vinikoor Herbert Wolff Israel Yatkowsky * Sam Yublosky * Joseph Zarchy August 21 Kalman Albun * Kcio Aminova Edna Arker * Alvin Berger * Harry Borkan * Gloria Chappe Irene Cohen Earl Elisco Herbert Forman Sonia Karchmar * Irving Katz Abram Lieberman * William Long Dayton Lubesnick Rose Luciano * Ruth Moses * Helen Nevin Seymour Paisin * Irv Pearlman * Daniel Ramras Mollie Resnick * Jack Rosenbloom * Alice Rothenberg * Arthur Silverberg August 28 Morton Abelson * Barbara Abramovitz * Ida Albun * Alex Braiman Sam Cooper Frances R. Corenman * Louis Duchin Bernard Fine Mildred Forman * Richard Freid Jack Glickman Theodora Goldberg Alex Greenberg * Ruth Greenhill-Spatt Emanuel Gurin Kenneth Haberman * Millie Hennes Mary Hill Herbert Howard Joseph Klaskin * Jake Klein * Minnie Fannie Krassner * Bernard Landau Jacob Louis Levin * Yetta Lipka Debora Litwin * Sarah Lorber Sidney Patt Robert Rosenbaum Harris Rosenthal * Arthur Rothenberg * Eve Scholl Leo Semel Sam Stark * Stuart Trock Donna Truger *

August Yahrzeits

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

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* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

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

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September 4 Bernard Bloom Louis Broodno* Greta Dessauer Audrey Epton

Melvin Feldman * Rochelle Feldman Jacob Friedland * Arthur Gerchikov

Paula Greenstein * Al Harris Hyman Hoffman * Amelia Kane

Janet Klass * Estelle Kwasman Dorothy Leibowitz Dorothy Perlmutter

Sidney Schreibman * Lillian Shugan

September 11 Bessie Brenner* William Burg* Rose Edelstein Betty Falcon*

Carl Gershonfeld Beverly Goldstein Morris Gorin* Michael Litt

Rose Litwin Lillian Loeb* Morris Mills Nathaniel Moffett

Alan Nisenbaum* Jack Rosemarin Elsie Saharack Nathan Sandler*

Leslie Schiff* Daniel Schuster Sam Seligman Theodor Sender*

Nina Shkolnik Albert Sumner*

September 18 Faye Angell* Dorothy Behn Bernard Cutler* David S. Eisenberg

Millie Fenchel Leonard Fisher* Fred Green Etta Greenberg*

Cheryl Greene Katrien Koekkoek Philip Koekkoek Louis Lerner*

Ruth Levy* Ruth Mason Lisa Newman Max Pander

Ida Rich Lillian Rosenston Lance Rubin Jessie Rubinstein*

Irving Schuster Lenore Shapiro Jules Spitz Sally Sylvan

Genevieve Vizansky Arlene Watters Sol Weinberg Gerszon Weiskopf*

Adolf Wolff Abraham Wolinsky * Nathan Zeiger

September 25 Frances S. Barnett* Arnold Block* Louis Bloom Barney Bograd

Marianne Brenner* David Brodsky* Jeffrey Caplan* Louis Elgenson

Dorothy Feldheim * Suzanne Fine Sandra Fooden Faye Frank

Norman Friedman Morris Ginsberg Leon Goldberg* David Goldbogen*

Hyman Hundert* Sol Kessler* Debrah Margolis Pearl Margolis

Phyllis Oster Sam Rabin Bernard Resnick* Morris Roden

Maurice Saltzman Maurie Schneider Celia Schreibman* Morris Shapiro*

Harriette Silverman*

September Yahrzeits

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

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* 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

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:

Morey Lenhoff Pat & Stuart Lenhoff and Family

FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE

FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR

WEBSITE

PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Michael Schnitzer Linda Stark CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF: Nellie Berger

Sister of Janet Reicher David Gordon

Husband of Lauren Gordon Father of Ethan and Gabe Gordon

Kay Jaffe

Mother of Jean Friedman Francine Malkin

Mother of Gary Malkin Mother of Steve Malkin

Aunt of Natalie Solomon Ira Melnicoff

Husband of Sandra Melnicoff Faye Reisin

Grandmother of Barbra Stark Norton Rich

Uncle of Phyllis Udany Uncle of Joel Polakow

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Births: Debbie & Bob Hunter on the birth of their son Noah Jacob Hunter Linda & Billy Kramer on the birth of their grandson Jackson Theo Kramer. Miriam & Richard Krieberg on the birth of their granddaughter Blake Olivia Adler. Linda & Bruce Portnoy on the birth of their granddaughter June Mayer Bishaf. Casey & Kevin Spitz on the birth of their sons Andrew James Spitz and Jason Ryan Spitz and to to proud grandparents Linda & Jeff Spitz. Phyllis Udany on the birth of her grandson Liam Sage Udany. Engagements: Lori & Dr. Carey Bacalar on the engagement of their son Dr. Steven Bacalar and Rachel Cohen. Karri & Howard Spiegel on the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Anne Spiegel and Jason Daniel Elkins.

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RABBI LIFSHITZ

LEGACY FUND

RABBI PIVO

LEGACY FUND

SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES: Esther Mosak

Susan & Marvin Adleman IN APPRECIATION OF: Rabbi Pivo’s Torah Dedication.

Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt Rabbi Pivo for his support.

Louise & Lou Barnett Rabbi Pivo

Susan and Robert Pinzur Drora and Jerry Patt

Rabbi Pivo’s beautiful eulogy, kindness and surrport following the death of Kay Jaffe.

Jean & Ron Friedman Rabbi Pivo for performing the dedication for Donald Sherman.

Judy Goldstein & Family

Rabbi Pivo for his presentation and welcome to us and our friends from Ulan Ude & Sochi, Russia.

David Meyer/Friendship Force of Northern Illinois

IN MEMORY OF: Lillian Cohen

Ilene Hauser

RABBI LIFSHITZ

DISCRETIONARY FUND

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TRIBUTES

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Paula Rebecca Anderson

Dennis Anderson Brett Lawrence Berlant, beloved son and brother.

Karen Berlant & Family Morey Coleman, beloved grandfather.

The Brandt Family William Goldstein (Zaydee) Ossie Goldstein (Bauby) Allan Brandt (Poppy)

The Brandt Family Ruth Greenhill, beloved mother.

Neil & Alina Greenhill Max Hiller

Ellene & Steven Lammers Linda Ragins

Teri Pulver Nancy Sherman, beloved mother.

Judith and Glenn Goldstein Albert Soll

Roberta & Bill Uhler Larry Tepper

Cheryl & Marshall Brownfield Ron Weiner, beloved father.

The Brandt Family Joseph Zarchy

Roberta & Andrew Zarchy Adoldo Zemchuck

Celia & Dan Geiger

RABBI PIVO

DISCRETIONARY FUND

(continued)

IN HONOR OF: Kim & Andrew Bauman on Haley & Jake's B'nai Mitzvah.

Rita & Sid Mathias Louis Rabin receiving Beth Judea’s Outstanding Service Award.

Helene Fox Rabbi Pivo

David Rebnord IN MEMORY OF: Peretz Katz with our deepest condolences to Susie Rizman.

Susan & Marvin Adleman David Gordon, beloved husband of Lauren and father of Ethan and Gabe. With our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the entire Gordon Family.

Rita & Sid Mathias

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Paula Rebecca Anderson

Dennis Anderson Faye Bloom, our beloved mother.

Davita & Ronald Bloom Arnold L. Klass, our beloved father.

Debbie & Joel Brodsky Roman Stupel, my beloved father.

Stella Greener

Adolfo Zemchuck

Celia & Dan Geiger

IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Weisberg for his beautiful chanting, kindness and support at my mother’s, Kay Jaffe’s service.

Jean & Ron Friedman Cantor Weisberg’s beautiful dedication service.

Judy Goldstein Cantor Weisberg Officiating at our wedding

Talya & Joel Gluskin Cantor Weisberg’s kindness.

Sandra Melnicoff & Family IN HONOR OF: Mimi & Rich Krieberg on the birth of their granddaughter Blake Olivia Adler.

Patti Davis

IN MEMORY OF:

Regina Fleischer & Ella Lebovitz with our condolences to Jan & Michael Lebovitz.

Susan Zerin Kay Jaffe with our deepest condolences to Jean & Ron Friedman and Family.

Rita & Sid Mathias Pervos Family

Rona Wolf David Gordon with our deepest sympathy to Lauren Gordon and the entire Gordon Family.

Pervos Family

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CANTOR WEISBERG

DISCRETIONARY FUND

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TRIBUTES

IIN MEMORY OF:

David Gordon, beloved husband of Lauren and father of Ethan and Gabe.

Sherry & Marty Krawitz

Penny & Glenn Pinkus

Asher & Sophie

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:

Irwin Gerber Gail Gerber, Eric Robin

and Elyse Yegelwel Richard Peck, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Deborah & Howard Tolsky and Family

IN HONOR OF: Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi' s Award

Jenilyn & Jeff Gilbert

IN MEMORY OF:

Francine Malkin, with our

deepest condolences to the

Malkin, Weiner and Solomon

families.

Alyssa & Jim Duvel Kay Jaffe, beloved mother of Jean Friedman. With our deepest condolences to Jean & Ron Friedman.

Carla & Elliott Bankendorf Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

Ellen & Jeff Gluskin Rita & Sid Mathias

Eva Thalheimer

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:

Morey Coleman

Rosalyn Coleman & Family

Carl Freedman

Lynn & Art Freedman

Rose Kriegler, beloved mother. Suzanne Reingold

Sara Liebovitz

Susan & Michael , Lauren & Steven Mangurten

Bertha Sabol Joseph Sabol

Lois & Alan Sabol

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GENERAL FUND PRAYER BOOK FUND

SHABBAT/DAILY

PRAYER BOOK FUND

HUMASHIN – TORAH PORTION

IN HONOR OF:

Adam Gurin’s Confirmation Evy & Irving Gurin

ME’AH CAMPAIGN FUND

IN HONOR OF:

Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi’s Award.

Marcia & Hesh Lyons

CAMP RAMAH FUND

IIN APPRECIATION OF:

Beth Judea’s generous 50/50

Purim Masquerade Raffle.

Ron, Susan & Daniel Shoffet

IN HONOR OF:

Merle Rumack’s birthday.

Susan and Marvin Adleman Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi' s Award.

Jean & Ron Friedman

IN MEMORY OF:

Michael Hoffman, beloved son of Kitty & Bruce Hoffman.

Susan and Marvin Adleman

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:

Paul Fish June & Irv Lieberman

SOCIAL ACTION FUND

IN HONOR OF:

Natalie Solomon receiving the Rabbi' s Award.

Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

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TRIBUTES

IN HONOR OF: Alyse Lichtenstein reading from the Torah, Love Bubbie & Zaide.

Shaynee & Michael Lichtenstein IN MEMORY OF: Anna Barnett, mother of Lou Barnett.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

Regina Fleischer & Ella Lebovitz with our condolences to Jan & Mike Lebovitz.

Mona & Stephen Klaber David Gordon, beloved husband of Lauren and father of Ethan and Gabe. With our deepest sympathy to the entire Gordon Family

The Balogh Family Evy & Irving Gurin

Marlene & Stacy Sachs Sylvia & Howard Shore

Natalie & Nate Solomon

Kay Jaffe, beloved mother of Jean Friedman. With our deepest condolences to Jean & Ron Friedman.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs Sherry Katz, beloved father of Susie Rizman.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs Francine Malkin, mother of Gary Malkin, Steve Malkin, and aunt of Natalie Solomon. With our deepest condolences.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Stark, loving mother , grandmother and great-grandmother.

Linda & Albert Stark

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TORAH RESTORATION FUND EDUCATION FUND RACHELHIRSHMAN

MEMORIAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF: David Gordon, with our deepest sympathy to Lauren Gordon & Family

Marcy & Jon Soble

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF:

Abraham Silberberg Jeanne Babbit

USY/KADIMA

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES: Esther Mosak – glad you are feeling better.

The Balogh Family IN HONOR OF: Dana Goldstein being named Board Member of the Year.

Marcie, Alan & Ross Marcus Ira Sender’s birthday. Happy Birthday to a great person.

Marsha & Chuck Bernstein IN MEMORY OF: Francine Malkin, mother of Gary Malkin, Steve Malkin and aunt of Natalie Solomon. With our deepest condolences.

Dana, Ken, Allison and Sari Goldstein

Bonnie & Ira Sender

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jerome Lettvin, beloved uncle.

Judith & Glenn Goldstein

Sam Sherman, beloved grandfather.

Judith & Glenn Goldstein

JERRY BERENSON

MEMORIAL FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Henry Kaner, beloved father and grandfather.

Sheldon Kaner and Family

JACK RIZMAN

MEMORIAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Kay Jaffe, loving mother of Jean Friedman.

Susan Rizman Natalie & Nate Solomon

Perry Katz beloved father of Susan Rizman, with our deepest condolences to Susan and the entire Rizman Family

Carol & Joel Babbitt Sheri & Roy Carlson

Helene Fox Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

Evy & Irving Gurin Merle Linderman

Rita & Sid Mathias Sharon & Chuck Newman

Bunny & Mark Oberlander Linda & Albert Stark

Chuck Walcer Rona Wolf

JUDY WALCER

MEMORIAL FUND

UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Henry Kaner, beloved father and grandfather.

Sheldon Kaner and Family

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

01

9:00 am Weekly Parsha

9:30 am Shabbat Svc

9:30 am Auf-Ruf

10:30 am Interpret Svc

10:30 am Gan Shabbat

02

8:00 am Talmud Study

9:00 am Minyan

10:00 am Planned Giving

10:00 am Fitness Walk

3:30 pm Bingo at Friends

03

6:15 am Minyan

7:30 pm Minyan

04

7:30 am Minyan

8:15 am Torah Study

6:00 pm HH Honors

Meeting

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Choir Reh.

8:00 pm Me’ah Mtg.

05

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Shofar Lessons

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Facilities Mtg

.

.

06

7:30 am Minyan

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm MC Mtg.

8:00 pm Israel

Committee

Mtg.

.

07

7:30 am Minyan

7:30 pm Shabbat Svc

Candle Ltg.

7:45 pm

08

9:00 am Weekly Parsha

9”15 am MC Lieberman

9:30 am Shabbat Svc

9:30 am Baby Naming

10:30 am Gan Shabbat

09

8:00 am Talmud Study

9:00 am Minyan

10:00 am Fitness Walk

10

6:15 am Minyan

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Membership Mtg

11

7:30 am Minyan

8:15 am Torah Study

6:30 pm Edu Com Mtg

7:00 pm Sisterhd Mtg

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Choir

12

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Shofar Lessons

7:30 pm Minyan

13

7:30 am Minyan

7:00 pm Sisterhood

Book Club

7:30 pm Minyan

14

7:30 am Minyan

7:30 pm Shabbat Svc

Candle Ltg.

7:36pm

15

9:00 am Weekly Parsha

9:30 am Shabbat Svc

9:30 am Bar Mitzvah

10:30 am Interpret Svc

10:30 am Gan Shabbat

16

8:00 am Talmud Study

9:00 am Minyan

10:00 am Fitness Walk

11:30 am CBJ Block Party

3:00 pm Anti-Semitism

(College Students)

@JCC Northbrk)

7:00 pm Anti-Semitism for

Parents & Students

AMC in Northbrk

17

6:15 am Minyan

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Ritual Mtg.

.

18

7:30 am Minyan

8:15 am Torah Study

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Choir

8:00 pm Me’ah Mtg.

8:00 pm Israel Spkr.

Pastor Harris

.

19

7:30 am Minyan

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Finance Mtg.

20

7:30 am Minyan

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Exec. Mtg.

21

7:30 am Minyan

6:00 pm Shabbat

Under the

Stars

7:30 pm Shirat

Shabbat Svc

Candle Ltg.

7:25pm

22

9:00 am Weekly Parsha

9:30 am Shabbat Svc.

9:30 am B’nai Mitzvah

10:30 am Gan Shabbat

23

8:00 am Talmud Study

9:00 am Minyan

10:00 am Fitness Walk

10:00 am Maot Chitim

Packing

24

6:15 am Minyan

6:30 pm Ice Cream Soc

. & Mini-Mitzvah

7:30 pm Minyan

25

7:30 am Minyan

8:15 am Torah Study

7:30 pm Minyan

.

26

7:30 am Minyan

7:30 pm Minyan

20

7:30 am Minyan

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Board Mtg.

28

7:30 am Minyan

7:30 pm Shabbat Svc

Candle Ltg.

7:14

29

9:00 am Weekly Parsha

9:30 am Shabbat Svc

9:30 am Bar Mitzvah

9:30 am Auf-Ruf

10:30 am Gan Shabbat

30

8:00 am Rizman Golf

Outing

8:00 am Talmud Study

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Religious School

10:00 am Fitness Walk

10:00 am Maot Chitim

Delivery

12:00 pm Israel Trip Mtg.

31

6:15 am Minyan

6:00 pm Sisterhood

Membship Dinner

7:30 pm Minyan

8:00 pm Evangelical Lit

8:00 pm Social Act. Mtg

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AUGUST 2015

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.

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.

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.

The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is

Candle Lighting Times

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

August 7 ....................................................... 7:45 p.m.

August 14 ........................................................ 7:36 p.m.

August 21 ....................................................... 7:25 p.m.

August 28 ........................................................ 7:14 p.m.