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Kehilat haKadosh: The Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom
May, 2009 Volume 36, Issue 5
Kehilat haKadosh, April 2009
Inside this issue
From the Editor ......................................................................................................... 1 From the Desk of the Rabbi ..................................................................................... 2 A note from our Cantor ............................................................................................ 3 CBS Mincha/Havdalah Service ............................................................................... 4 Religious School News ........................................................................................... 5 A note from Ms Robin ............................................................................................. 6 On An Israeli Army Base.......................................................................................... 7 Eyes On Israel .......................................................................................................... 8 Support Israel – buy Israel Bonds ........................................................................... 9 A special message from Shalva: Preventing domestic violence ......................... 10 Caravan Te’ena (fig) will be visiting us this summer, attend the show and connect with Israel! ................................................................................................ 11 Scout project to help beautify Congregation Beth Shalom – completed!............ 12 Seven ways that you can help Israel..................................................................... 13 Come hear Gerda Klein, holocaust survivor and author ...................................... 14 CBS Annual Meeting Results ................................................................................ 14 What’s in a name? Quite a bit for several members of our community. ............ 15 Photo Gallery .......................................................................................................... 16 B’Nei Mitzvah Tzedakah Projects.......................................................................... 17 Discussion opportunity: Obama And The Jewish Community ............................ 17 Member profile – The Kolar Family ....................................................................... 18 CBS Communication Guidelines and Deadlines .................................................. 19 Library News ........................................................................................................... 20 Notes from Jakobpils.............................................................................................. 20 CBS News .............................................................................................................. 21 Ongoing programs and activities ........................................................................... 22 Calendar of key events in May .............................................................................. 24 Donations ................................................................................................................ 25 Make a donation ..................................................................................................... 26 In Memory ............................................................................................................... 27 Board of directors and committees ....................................................................... 28
Staff
Rabbi: Marc Rudolph -
Cantor: Hasha Musha Perman -
Early Learning Director: Robin Frisch -
Education Director: Barbara Bernstein-
Facilities and Office Manager: Sue Prousa –
Secretary: Dorothy Battle –
Custodial support: Jewell Hamler
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 1
From the Editor
Next year in Jerusalem! And so we completed our Seders this year. Jerusalem,
and more importantly, Israel play a central role in Judaism. It is our homeland and
the place of our ancestors. But it is far away. That distance can sometimes make it
harder for us to maintain a connection with this very special place.
In celebration of Israel’s Independence Day and 61st
year, this month’s Kehilat
HaKadosh focuses on Israel and how we, as a community and as individuals, can
connect with it. We are pleased to introduce a new, recurring column by our
senior Israel correspondent, Ariel Sharon. Each month Ariel will help us
understanding what is happening in Israel and will give us an “insiders” view on
how to make sense of it. This month, Ariel explains how, only in Israel, the winner
of an election can wind up not being the one to run the country. We also have
information on purchasing Israel Bonds, the Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan’s visit
to Congregation Beth Shalom this summer, and the Walk for Israel.
We are also very pleased to introduce a new column called “walkin Torah”. Each
month, R’Av Yo will explore ways of bringing Torah into your day to day actions.
This month he writes about his experience in bringing torah into his hospital room.
Finally, for those who haven’t seen it, CBS now has access to B’Nai Israel’s kosher
meat co-op (thank you Diane and Jim Vojcek). The link to the order form can be
found in the “On-going programs and activities” section of the newsletter.
Thanks
Jim Roberts and Brad Kolar
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From the
Desk of
the Rabbi
I write this column
on the 5th
of Iyar,
Yom Ha’atz-ma-ut.
This day marks the
61rst anniversary of the signing of Israel’s Declaration
of Independence. This Sunday we are celebrating the
day with the annual JUF Walk for Israel, to be held
right here at Congregation Beth Shalom. We hope to
have a strong representation from our congregation,
as well as from other congregations throughout the
Western suburbs.
When I was in Israel this past February I visited a
special exhibition at the Israel Museum celebrating
the birth of the State of Israel. Entitled, “Blue and
White Pages: Documenting the History of Israel” the
exhibit had as its centerpiece the original Declaration
of Independence. It is written, of course in Hebrew.
Here is a translation of the opening paragraphs:
The Land of Israel was the birthplace of the Jewish
people. Here their spiritual, religious and national
identity was formed. Here they achieved
independence and created a culture of national and
universal significance. Here they wrote and gave the
Bible to the world.
Exiled from Palestine, the Jewish people remained
faithful to it in all the countries of their dispersion,
never ceasing to pray and hope for their return and
the restoration of their national freedom…..
Also on exhibit were two historic flags. One was the Union Jack that was lowered
from a mast at the Haifa port on June 30, 1948, signifying the end of British rule in
Palestine. The other was the flag raised at the UN on May 12, 1948, symbolizing
the entry of the State of Israel into the family of nations.
The exhibit displayed other important documents and artifacts from the past sixty
one years. Perhaps the most chilling was the blood stained copy of Shir LaShalom
(“A Song to Peace) that was in Yithak Rabin’s shirt pocket when he was
assassinated on November 4, 1995. Rabin had just sung that song from the stage
with Israeli singer Miri Aloni at a mass rally in Tel Aviv in support of the Oslo Peace
Process. Perhaps the most poignant document was pages from the diary of Ilan
Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut, who was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia
accident on February 1, 2003. Parts of his diary survived the accident and were
found strewn in a field in Texas. With the help of computer image enhancement
technology, these eighteen pages, which had survived the explosion, a thirty-eight
mile fall to earth and two months of exposure to the elements were salvaged and
on display. They included a carefully copied text of the Sabbath Kiddush and a list
of topics that he was going to talk about from space.
There was much more as well, including documents signed by Golda Meir and the
peace treaty signed by Menachim Begin, Anwar Sadat, and President Jimmy Carter
in 1977. So, as we walk through Naperville this Sunday in celebration of Israel
Independence Day, we heed the request that is put forth in the final paragraph of
Israel’s Declaration of Independence:
“Our call goes out to the Jewish people all over the world to rally to our side in
the task of immigration and development and to stand by us in the great struggle
for the fulfillment of the dream of generations—the redemption of Israel.”
Rabbi Marc D. Rudolph
Rabbi Rudolph’s weekly D’vrei Torah and Sermons are
available on the congregation’s website at:
http://www.napershalom.org/index_files/sermons.htm
Israel’s Declaration of
Independence
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 3
A note from our Cantor
Yom HaAtzma’ut is the newest Jewish holiday. We
waited 2000 years for the re-establishment of a Jewish
state (since the destruction of the Second Temple in 70
c.e.) On this festival we sing Hallel, psalms of praise to G-
d and chant a fabulous Torah portion which describes G-
d’s Promised Land, Eretz YisraeI. Our Torah lives in this
holiday.
This state, this homeland, this refuge, is a part of us. I’m often asked if the Torah is
true. Is it an accurate history? How should I relate to these dysfunctional families,
like Cain and Abel or Jacob and Esau? What is the purpose of these words? Are
they sacred? Going to Israel provides some answers. Stand at the western wall.
Climb the stairs pilgrims climbed to make sacrifices at the Temple. Walk in the
footsteps of our history.
Israel is a multifaceted jewel. Each face has a different language and a different
hue of humanity. I loved the diversity. This was a surprise. After all, it’s a Jewish
state. Yet it was so hip! Drumming on Saturday night on the Ben Yehuda
Pedestrian Mall in Jerusalem, Reb Nakhman devotees dancing and jumping like
‘pogo sticks’, and orthodox families with babies in tow are part of a sea of
humanity celebrating life.
According to Wikipedia, the Rastafari movement, "Zion" stands for a Utopian place
of unity, peace and freedom. For us, Zion is a three-thousand year old dream and
direction. We pray towards Zion, a place beyond our insular worries. This is the
place where Hebrew lives with accents from Ethiopia, North Africa, and the
Ukraine.
I made a pilgrimage to Israel after 40 years. I rediscovered part of myself. I look
forward to making the journey with you and Rabbi Rudolph next year.
Hashanah HaBa’ah Bi’rushalayim! Next year in Jerusalem.
Shalom Uv’racha, Peace and Blessings,
Hasha
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 4
walkin Torah
we jews are a pedestrian people. in the sense of plain, I
suppose, but really in the sense that we are a walkin
people, and written and oral Torah are shot through with
our walk with G-d. from the time of Abraham (walk/go
to the Land that I will show you), through that
foundational walkin wander in the desert of Sinai after
liberation from Egypt (again, toward that Land that I will show you…eventually),
through the prophets like micah (what does haShem require of you…..walk
humbly with your G-d). the foundation of jewish practice is halakhah, which
means, yup, The Walk—not about a path, and not about the destination either—
it’s about the walkin. jewish practice really is just walkin Torah…
this column will be, with G-d’s help, my effort to share how one jew (just me)
faces the opportunities and challenges that are encountered in that walkin of
Torah every day. every decision on an action or attitude or approach is a footfall.
sometimes the opportunities are, well, pedestrian as in dull…other times they are
foundational….take my recent emergency surgery in hong kong, for instance……
what went to hospital with me on the eve of the last day of pesach? fruit, matzah,
my tallit katan (tzitzit) and my tefillin. with those I could face life or death. and the
decisions????
I insisted on only 3 things in the hospital that countered the “normal practice”. I
insisted that the IV be mounted in my right hand. why? so upon waking I could
put my tefillin on my left as always—we learn that those who lay tefillin are
“girded in strength” and “crowned in glory”. I insisted that I wear fresh tzitzit even
in the operating suite and at all times after. why? so that I would be “clothed in
light” and “ready to meet the shechinah” showin r’ bachaye’s “white threads of
forgiveness and atonement”. and last, I refused anesthesia until I finished saying
the dalet at the end of the first line of the shema—you know why—and went
under before I finished the silent baruch shem….).
just walkin Torah--even when laid out on a gurney.
got questions? want more specifics? find me at [email protected].
CBS Mincha/Havdalah Service
Parting
When I saw you return, I sighed in relief
My cares faded with the setting sun
For a while time stood still
I didn’t need nor want
I didn’t strive nor compete
I was able to just be
But our time together was short
a fleeting glimpse of a world to come
I held on to you as long as I could
But the sunlight faded and you took your place
among the first three stars of the night
Our congregation has many ways to mark the beginning of Shabbat - traditional
Friday night worship, family services, birthday and anniversary blessings, Friday
Night Live, and Synaplex Shabbat. But what’s the beginning without an end? How
can we make Shabbat a holy time, if we don’t place boundaries around it? Now
we can. Since April, our community has been coming together to mark the end of
Shabbat. The Shabbat Mincha/Havdalah service is a simple yet beautiful way to
enjoy the final moments of Shabbat as a community. The service lasts between
forty-five minutes and an hour. It includes an abbreviated Torah reading and an
opportunity for discussion and reflection. It is a lovely way to end Shabbat. And,
you might be surprised. Once you start marking both the beginning and end of
Shabbat, you just might become increasingly mindful of what lies in the middle.
Mincha/Havdalah will start at 7:45 during the month of May. All members are
welcome.
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 5
Religious School
News
It is difficult to believe that the school year is
coming to an end. This year has been full of new
things-Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing, grade level
pizza lunches, all school activity, expanded
communication with families, take home folders-
and the continuation of activities that work well-family education programs, 8th
grade Judaism and Urban Poverty program, holiday celebrations, active classroom
learning, teachers’ meetings. Todah rabah (many thanks) to all of the people who
volunteered in our classrooms and with family programs, to our dedicated
teachers who continue to lead our students toward Torah and all things Jewish,
the parents for bringing their children to CBS to learn and to our tireless school
committee for their unending support of Jewish education.
Theme for the month of May is hatmadah (perseverance). As we move into
Israel’s 61st year as a state, we are reminded that Israel’s perseverance to remain
a democratic state despite being surrounded by some countries and groups that
threaten their existence on a daily basis is unwavering. Hatikvah is an apt title for
their national anthem because it speaks of hope for a Jewish homeland where all
Jews can live their religion freely. “Our hope is not yet lost, the hope of two
thousand years, To be a free people in our land, the land of Zion and Jerusalem.” I
will have a sweet treat for anyone who can answer the following questions: What
is the capitol city of Israel? What is the name of a special place in Jerusalem that
we go to pray? What direction do we face to pray? Why?
On Sunday May 3, CBS is hosting the annual Walk with Israel (Israel Solidarity Day).
We are urging our entire community to walk in support of Israel and the children
of Sderot. The walk will be the learning opportunity for the morning instead of
being in the classroom. Join us for breakfast at 9:30 AM, hear the King David
Drummers, participate in the community walk and see Joel Frankel entertain the
younger (and more mature) set.
The tzedakah contribution for Loaves and Fishes this month is baby items. The
pantry is in need of Stage 1 baby fruit, diapers (M-XL), formula and baby wipes.
We thank you in advance for helping Naperville’s youngest community members.
The 10th grade class is preparing for their Kiddushin LaTorah ceremony on Erev
Shavuot, May 28 at 7:00 PM. This will be a creative service led by our 10th
graders. There is a mandatory practice on Sunday, May 10, at 11:00 AM.
Please join our 3rd grade students as they participate in Education Appreciation
Shabbat on May 8 at 8:00 PM. This is your opportunity to recognize and thank our
teachers for helping to educate our students.
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 6
A note from
Ms Robin
Happy Earth Day!
What do 1,000 worms in a bin, microscope slides
filled with amoebas and flower pollen, fizzy
science experiments in a jar, blooming daffodils,
and a room of 14 four year olds have in common?
They all come together in various combinations every Wednesday when Paula
Fraser, affectionately known as “Miss Paula” brings her incredible science lessons
to the Early Learning Center!
Today was Earth Day and it struck me, as we discussed with our class how to take
care of the Earth, just how much they have learned from Miss Paula. They know
about the terms reuse, reduce and of course, recycle! They know that earthworms
take care of our soil and they also tickle when you hold them! They know where
paper comes from and how important it is to take care of trees. They understand
why animals hibernate in the winter and how to respect all of the animals that we
share our planet with.
They might not know the phrase “tikkun olam”, but they certainly know the
meaning of it. Miss Paula teaches our four year olds, who listen with rapt attention
to every word she says, just how to “repair our world” and make it a better place
to live. “When you are grown ups”, Miss Paula explains very confidently to our
class, “the world will be in very good shape thanks to all of you and how you are
taking care of it!” And thanks to Miss Paula, I am sure that is just what will be the
case. She has given our children a love of nature, respect for all of the plants and
creatures that inhabit our world, and the knowledge to understand how important
it is to take care of all that we can.
Four year olds may not have a huge carbon footprint, but you just might be
surprised at the difference they can make! Our class went home today determined
to color on both sides of their paper, turn off the water while brushing their teeth,
switch off lights when not in the room, and asking their parents to unplug toasters
and cell phone chargers when not in use. Inside the house they recycle their cereal
boxes and outside the house they gently return wandering earthworms from the
sidewalk back to the soil so they can do their work. And of course, they save their
banana peels and lettuce leaves to feed the worms who live in the worm bin in our
classroom!
Children are our future, and thanks to Miss Paula, the future looks very bright
indeed . . .
Today, on Earth Day, we would like to say, Todah Rabah to Miss Paula!
"Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the
caterpillar..."
Bradley Miller
B’shalom,
Robin Frisch
Director
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 7
On An Israeli Army Base
By Sheli Isenberg
While Raye, my wife, was snow - birding in Florida, I
also left our winter behind and went to Israel for two
weeks, but not to vacation. I volunteered on an Israeli
Defense Force (IDF) base in the Negev through a
program called Volunteers for Israel.
The base, named Ktziot, houses the tank corps, provides training in desert warfare
and serves as the depot for “emergency supplies” used by the IDF Southern
Command to supply everything needed to set the IDF in motion towards Egypt or
Gaza. During the Gaza campaign Ktziot was a command center and soldiers
prepared there for going into Gaza.
After that campaign I was assigned to a group of 30 volunteers, Jews and non-
Jews, men and women, from around the world coming to help out. We were under
the command of an Israeli Army unit set up to utilize volunteers, called Sar-el. We
were a clean-up platoon. We sorted uniforms, repacked duffle bags, folded large
field tents, checked radio equipment, dismantled and cleaned M-16’s and a few of
us shredded maps, photos and paperwork in a Gaza command center. While the
work was pretty menial we all felt enriched by the experience. A Southern
Command Major inspecting the base said we were doing “holy work.” And we
were because helping out had not only political meaning, but more importantly,
spiritual meaning for all of us.
Our “accommodations” were basic, 5 to a room, common bathrooms, one for each
sex, but the men shared theirs with a floor of 18-20 year old recruits. The food was
also basically good and nourishing and served in the mess hall where we ate with
the Israeli soldiers. We wore typical Army uniforms while on base and each
morning attended flag raising. We put in full work days and had Shabbat
weekend off.
How did I get to do this work? Actually, this was my second “tour of duty,” having
volunteered in 2007 on a medical supply base for 3 weeks near Tel Aviv packing
medical supplies for use in case of war. I plan on volunteering again. I did respond
to an urgent email asking previous volunteers to return as all sorts of help were
needed and hundreds of us did answer the call during the Gaza crisis. But every
year, years of no war, some 2600 hundred volunteers do what I did on IDF bases
throughout Israel. You have to be 18 to go over and we had people in their 70’s in
our group. Some combine volunteering with a vacation. The cost: your airfare and
your time.
To learn more details about volunteering visit the websites of Volunteers for Israel,
www.vfi-usa.org of that of Sar-el, www.sar-el.org or email me at
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Eyes On Israel
By Ariel Sharon
The Confusing Elections
Israel had its elections last February. Here are the
official results for the 120 seats Knesset (note:
highlighted parties are part of the ruling coalition)
Party Leader Votes % Seats Ideology
+/- From
Last
Elections
Kadima Tzipi Livni 758,032 22.47 28 Center left -1
Likud Benjamin
(Bibi)
Nethanyahu
729,054 21.61 27 Conservative
right
+15
Yisrael
Beiteinu
Avigdor
Lieberman
394,577 11.7 15 Nationalist +4
Avodah
(Labor)
Ehud Barak 334,900 9.93 13 Socialists -6
Shas Eli Yishai 286,300 8.49 11 Religious
(Sephardi)
-1
United
Torah
Judaism
Yaakov
Litzman
147,954 4.39 5 Religious
(Orthodox)
-1
United
Arab List
Ibrahim
Sarsur
113,954 3.38 4 Arabs
(Islamics)
-
National
Union
Yaakov Katz 112,570 3.34 4 Religious
Nationalist
-
Hadash Mohammad
Barakeh
112,130 3.32 4 Arabs
Communists
1
Meretz Haim Oron 99,611 2.95 3 Social
Democrats/
Green
-2
The
Jewish
Home
Daniel
Hershkovitz
96,765 2.87 3 Religious
Zionists
-
Balad Jamal
Zahalka
83,739 2.48 3 Arab
Nationalists
-
If we try in a few sentences to paint a picture about the mood in Israel that is
reflected from these results, we may say that the Israeli people realized that peace
is not around the corner and that past concessions to the Palestinians and
territorial withdrawals from Lebanon and Gaza only inflicted war, terror and
hardship. The far left is now out of favor, while conservatism and nationalism are
viewed as the ideologies that can better ensure Israel's security. This picture is
simplistic, as the majority of Israelis wish for peace but do not see a trustworthy
Palestinian partner on the other side. Iran and its proxies, along with a majority of
Palestinians that refuse to accept Israel's existence as an independent Jewish
state, make it hard for Israelis to believe that peace is on the horizon.
Nevertheless, the party receiving most of the votes was actually the center-left,
Kadima.
So if Kadima “won”, how come Nethanyau is the Prime Minister and Tzipi Livni is
the Head of the Opposition? Well, the reason is that in Israel the ruling
government must be made up by a coalition of parties that together has the
support of at least 51% of the Knesset members (i.e. 61 seats). Kadima's natural
coalition partners are the Zionist Socialists which include the Avodah and Meretz
parties. Together, they only had 44 seats, far short from the required 61. The
Likud, on the other hand, could have made a coalition with all the nationalists and
the religious parties, which together received 65 seats (54%). Nethanyahu did not
want such a right-leaning government with a narrow support, and tried to offer
Tzipi and Barak a “deal” but only Barak accepted it with a lot of opposition from his
own party. So now, theoretically, the government is fairly broad and stable,
supported by 62% of the Knesset (74 seats). However, some of the Avodah
members, which are supposed to support the government, expressed their
displeasure with this government and cannot be trusted to vote for it during
crucial issues. Indeed, during the confirmation vote of the government, five
Avodah members had “other business to attend” and missed the confirmation
vote. The resulting confirmation was only 69 to 45. Therefore, the real “deal
maker” in the current government is Mr. Lieberman (Avigdor), who may lead to
the collapse of the government if his party decides to pull out.
Mr. Lieberman is a Russian immigrant with a fairly controversial agenda and shady
past conduct. The police is conducting numerous investigations of his business
and political affairs, and he spent most of his first week as a Minister in police
interrogations. He is Israel's Foreign Minister (equivalent to the Secretary of State
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 9
in the U.S.), which is the country's Top Diplomat. However, his blunt and non-
diplomatic style already drew sharp criticisms from most of the Western countries
(including, indirectly, from Obama himself). Benjamin Nethanyahu will be visiting
the U.S. in May, and Obama is scheduled to visit Israel and the West Bank in the
summer. It will be interesting to watch how Obama-Clinton get along with Bibi-
Lieberman. I am sure that many future news and editorial articles will be written
about it. One of the future dangers is the possible media “spin” that Israel is not
really interested in peace, which, really, is very far from the truth. We at CBS
Newsletter will follow it closely in this column.
In the meantime, we wish Israel the best for its 61st year of Independence, which
was marked on April 29. I hope to see many of you at the Walk For Israel on May
3rd.
Sunday May 3
rd is the 2009 Israel Solidarity Day featuring the Walk with Israel.
The walk is heading back to your neighborhood, and over 1,000 volunteers are
needed to ensure each event's success!
Volunteer roles include: greeting, registration, set-up, walk route management
and much more. Volunteers must be high school age and older. All volunteers
will receive a complimentary TOV t-shirt. JUF is doing everything possible to
keep expenses low during difficult times. It would be most helpful if volunteers
could plan to purchase their own meals.
For more details or to sign-up, visit www.juf.org/walk or call the TOV
Israel Solidarity Day Volunteer Hotline at (312) 444-2850.
Support Israel – buy Israel Bonds
Sixty-one years ago, Jews from around the world helped build the State of Israel.
Their work paved the way for a homeland for the Jewish people. But Israel is
much more than that. Israel has helped us fulfill our mission of being a light unto
the nations. Some of the world’s greatest scientific and technical advances have
come from and Israel. Israel is not only a home for Jews, it is a major contributor
to the advancement of our global society.
But, Israel isn’t done growing and still needs our help. You too can be a part of
building Israel by purchasing Israel Bonds. They are not only a meaningful
investment, they are also a pragmatic investment in these difficult times. In fact,
the Illinois Government recently purchased $10 million in Israel Bonds citing them
as the best investment opportunity they could find. The Development Corporation
for Israel states,
”Israel has earned an outstanding reputation for unfailingly meeting its debt
obligations – a major consideration in today’s turbulent financial marketplace.
Israel has:
Never defaulted
Paid all principal and interest on time and in full
Repeatedly been praised by international credit agencies and investment
banks for a stellar repayment record.”
Source: Development Corporation for Israel Brochure
The Israeli government has outlined a robust infrastructure project for which it
plans to use the proceeds of its bond sales. There are several different investment
vehicles ranging from $100 Mitzvah bonds to $25,000 Jubilee bonds. The Israel
Development Corporation encourages you to consider giving Israel Bonds to help
celebrate major milestones such as Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, the Birth of a Child.
Or, you can simply use them as part of your overall investment strategy.
For more information on Israel Bonds, please see the Israel Development
Corporation’s website at: www.israelbonds.com.
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 10
A special message from Shalva: Preventing
domestic violence
10 THINGS CONGREGANTS CAN DO TO PREVENT
DOMESTIC ABUSE
“In the Torah there can be no compromise on human dignity.”
1. Recognize that domestic abuse is not a woman’s issue, but a community issue.
2. Don’t be a bystander or look the other way. You can hold perpetrators
accountable and provide them with resources and encouragement to choose
non-violence.
3. Strive to understand how denial and minimization further perpetuates
domestic abuse in the Jewish community.
4. Lead by example. Teach your sons, grandsons and nephews how to be a man
in ways that don’t involve degrading or abusing women.
5. Teach your daughters, granddaughters, and nieces to respect themselves and
to know that abuse is never acceptable or justified under any circumstances.
6. Encourage your synagogue, schools, office to provide adult education about
respect, anger and abuse.
7. Boycott magazines, videos or music that promotes violence against women
and girls.
8. Understand your own attitudes and actions toward women; have the courage
to look inward.
9. Collaborate and support SHALVA by being a fund raiser, joining the SHALVA
board, volunteering your services and expertise.
10. Reach out to someone you are concerned about; refer them to SHALVA for a
free consultation.
Please feel free to call us at, 773-583-4673 or e-mail us at,
May’s “People of the Screen” Club – Live and
Become
The May “People of the Screen Club” will feature the movie,
“Live and Become” (please note, this is a change from the
original schedule) based on the true story of Moshe Agazai,
an Ethiopian rescued during operation Moses. Here is a
brief description from Netflix.com
“Hoping to shield her son from an impoverished life,
Ethiopian Solomon's Christian mother forces him to declare
himself Jewish and join the exodus. The boy is adopted by a Sephardic family and
swept up into Operation Moses, a joint effort between American and Israeli troops
aimed at relocating Jewish refugees from Africa to Israel. But the culture shock
proves to be devastating.”
The movie will be shown on May 16 at 8:30. If you are interested in “hosting” the
event (i.e., bringing treats) please contact Brad Kolar ([email protected]).
Click here to email Judi!
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 11
Caravan Te’ena (fig) will be visiting us this
summer, attend the show and connect with
Israel! By Robin Rubin
Here is what it’s all about: Each Tzofim Caravan /Israeli Scout troop consists of 10
teens: 5 boys and 5 girls ages 16 & 17. They travel all over North America and
perform over 400 shows each summer. These teens are selected through an
extensive interview process. They have a broad knowledge of Israeli and Jewish
history and are fluent in English. Their purpose is to spread the message of peace,
friendship and brotherhood across the U.S. My family has seen them at CBS and in
my home town of Minneapolis. Last summer, we noticed a young boy with an
Israeli Scout T-shirt on, while at Ravinia! These events brought a sweet feeling of
connectedness to Israel and our Jewish community.
This summer, The Tzofim Caravan will be spending Thursday, July 9th
, with the
West Suburban Jewish community. They have agreed to entertain our Apachi
campers and attend their field trip, teaching about what it is like to live in Israel.
They will then set up for the evening show and have dinner at the temple with CBS
members and families. After the hour long free show and reception, the teens will
be hosted by our families and stay the night in Naperville before moving on
through Illinois, to Kansas and Missouri. For more information on their program
visit: www.israelscouts.org .
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 12
Scout project to help beautify
Congregation Beth Shalom – completed!
Hello all, Dylan Wells here. Hopefully everyone who has
driven by the temple has noticed the finished landscaping,
in the front. I am proud to report that my eagle project was
a complete success! We had a massive turnout on both
Sundays finishing early, despite the deluge! With the help of the volunteers, we
managed to remove sod, place the soil, build the retaining wall, set the flagstones,
add compost, organize planting beds, plant trees, plant flowers and shrubs, and
last but not least, cleanup from all of it! I have so many people to thank, and won't
be able to fit everyone's names here, but I need to acknowledge a few:
• Drew Effron, who helped me coordinate the project from the beginning, and
was there to support me and the project until the very end.
• Bob Hursthouse, who was my first scoutmaster, later became my project
mentor and provided a wealth of services to make my job a little easier.
• Mark Greenberg, whose support for my project was invaluable to me.
• The CBS Board, who taught me a lot about the inner-workings of the temple's
decision making process. I appreciate the encouragement along the way.
• Jim Roberts and Brad Kolar, for helping me get the word out in the newsletter.
• Sue Prousa and Dorothy Battle, for managing the donations and other behind-
the-scenes work.
• Thanks to all the donors: no matter how much you gave, every bit got us that
much closer.
• Thanks to Cindy Effron, Dana Robinson, Julie Witcoff, and Melisa Wells (my
mom), for making the bake sale possible (and yummy). Thanks, also, to the
customers!
• Thanks to everyone who filled up Braconi's restaurant, on Sunday, for the
fundraiser.
• Thanks to everybody who gave their time and mammoth effort, especially in
the rain, to get the actual project done.
• Thanks to my dad (Jim Wells), who has been involved in scouting throughout
my whole scouting career, for providing insight and guidance, and for taking
care of little details.
• Thanks to my brother (Jason Wells), who has lived in the same house as me
and for almost a whole year, has had to hear the words "Dylan's eagle project"
almost five times a day. I appreciate your support and tolerance.
It was a great
experience for
me to do this
project, and
witness the
entire
community
banding
together to
lend a hand.
Lastly, please consider these fine companies for any of your landscaping, bagel,
grocery, or pizza needs-they're awesome!
Hursthouse Landscape Architects &
Contractors
751 N. Bolingbrook Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Midwest Groundcovers
(Landscaping)
6N800 IL Route 25
St Charles, IL 60174
O'Donovan & Son, Inc. (Landscaping)
29W561 Rt. 34
Naperville, IL 60540
Steve Miller, Inc. (Landscaping)
31W066 91st Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Wilson Nurseries (Landscaping)
14104 S. Rte. 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
Einstein Bagels
1727 Freedom Drive, Ste. 101
Naperville, IL 60563
Trader Joe's
44 W Gartner Rd, #132
Naperville, IL 60540
Braconi's Restaurant and Pizzeria
796 Royal Saint George
Naperville, IL 60563
Ph: 630-717-9530
Fraser Landscapes
Naperville, IL
630-362-6078
"It took a village to raise an eagle (project) ~Dylan Wells
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 13
Seven ways that you can help Israel From www.aish.com
It's tough living in Israel right now. Missiles are falling and a huge section of the
populace has left their homes for safety. But in one respect, it is more frustrating
to be sitting thousands of miles away -- in America or South Africa or London --
and feel that there's nothing you can do to help.
Well, there is plenty each of us can do.
1. Prayer: Not only does it work, but it helps us cope with the situation, by talking
it out with G-d. When you pray, be specific. If you have a friend or family member
fighting, pray for his/her safety. Click here for the text of the Prayer for Israeli
Soldiers.
2. Care: If you know someone living in Israel, pick up the phone and call them.
Assure them that you share their pain and understand what they're going through.
Send e-mails of support to any Israelis you know. Let them know they are not
alone!
3. Share: Whether you live in Israel or abroad, reach out to the soldiers and the
residents of southern Israel with your time, money and other resources.
Here are a few initiatives you can participate in:
• Yad Eliezer is sending thousands of gift packs to our soldiers in Gaza.
• Yad Ezra v'Shulamit is sending 20 tons of food to Israeli families being
attacked by Hamas rockets.
• Lema'an Achai is helping over 1,000 children from cities under attack
attend classes in safety and get a much-needed respite.
• Thank Israeli Soldiers supports our troops by delivering your personal
letter of thanks and a care package of items soldiers need.
• Send the Soldiers a Smile Campaign. All you have to do is write a short
message and HonestReporting will send it along with homemade treats
from Gili's Goodies to soldiers on the front lines. Let the soldiers of the
IDF know that: "We're with you and we're thinking of you!"
If you're not in a position to donate, you can ask others to do so, or collect money
and forward to one of the above organizations. Most importantly, get involved.
4. Protest bias in the media: The media has a powerful influence on public opinion
and government policy. When you discover a piece of bias, immediately contact
the news agency and complain. Keep your remarks respectful and stick to the
facts. You can join a media watch email list at HonestReporting.com which has
over 155,000 subscribers protesting biased news against Israel.
5. Increase Torah study: In Jewish thought, nothing can compare to the spiritual
effect of learning Torah. Make a commitment to a specific increase in the amount
of time you learn each day. Attend a class about Judaism, or pick something from
the recommended reading list. The impact of a few extra minutes of Torah
learning is enormous.
6. Get the facts: Bombarded with claims of excessive force? The next time you
hear something that puts down Israel, know how to respond. Be a roving
ambassador for Israel by explaining the true facts to everyone you meet. Even the
cashier in the supermarket needs good information. You never know how your
contribution may affect someone else's views. The worst thing is to remain quiet
at times like this.
7. Recognize the G-d factor: With all the practical efforts to help Israel -- media
watch, education, economic assistance, political lobbying, etc. -- don't forget the
spiritual component! The very existence of the Jewish people after 3,500 years --
and the return to the land after a long exile -- is miraculous. Understand the
significance of Abraham's covenant with G-d. Each of us, on whatever level of
observance, must strive to connect.
Next Community Shabbat Dinner!
May 8th
at 6:30 pm
Come join us as we celebrate May birthdays and anniversaries with a
vegetarian Middle Eastern meal catered by Naf Naf. Price is:
$12 per adult, $10 per child (under 13)
Max $50 per family
Please RSVP to the office
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 14
Come hear Gerda Klein, holocaust survivor
and author
The Adult Education Committee announces the
appearance of Gerda Klein, author of All But My Life, at
Aurora East High School Auditorium on Monday, May
4, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $3 per person and will
be available at the door. Mrs. Klein’s appearance is the
result of the interest sparked by the reading of her
autobiography by Shane Gillespie’s Survivor Literature
class at the high school. CBS members are encouraged
to attend this special program.
Gerda Weissmann Klein had a comfortable and happy childhood in a town in
southern Poland until German soldiers invaded in September 1939. Within a few
months, her brother Artur was taken away by the Germans, and the rest of the
family was forced to live in the basement of their home; later they had to move to
shabby ghetto quarters. In 1942, Gerda was separated from her parents and sent
to forced-labor camps.
Three years later, when her camp was evacuated, she and other prisoners were
led on a death march that ended in the Czech town of Volary. Among the
Americans who liberated the survivors was a Jewish lieutenant named Kurt Klein.
Gerda found out that her entire family had been killed, except for an uncle in
Turkey. When Kurt Klein's tour of duty ended in September 1945, he asked Gerda
to marry him, expecting that she would be able to follow him to the U.S. in short
order. It would take nearly a year, however, before they could be reunited and
married in Paris.
Once Gerda settled in Buffalo, New York, she began to speak about her
experiences during the Holocaust. She has lectured throughout the country and
has written several books, including All But My Life, her autobiography, and The
Hours After, co-authored by her husband. Most recently, A Boring Evening At
Home. One Survivor Remembers, a documentary about her experiences during the
Holocaust, won an Academy Award in 1996. Another film that features her story is
shown regularly at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She has
appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “CBS Sunday Morning” and was featured
on “60 Minutes” and “Nightline”.
Based on: Escaping the Final Solution, McDougal Littell
CBS Annual Meeting Results
On Sunday, April 26th
, Congregation Beth Shalom held its annual meeting. For the
first time in quite there were no major concerns to be addressed. The overall
message of the meeting was that we are moving forward in a positive manner and
we have taken control of many of the tough issues with which we’ve struggled for
the past few years. Of course, with the worsening of the economy we need to
watch our finances closely. However, as VP of Finance Bob Fisher noted, we’ve
been very conservative in our planning for the next year and are being cautious
and mindful with regard to spending.
The only major vote at the meeting was for our 2009-2010 board of directors. As
part of our new by-laws, the two year director terms will be staggered. However,
to calibrate the process, the congregation voted on all directors this year. Next
year, half of the directors will be up for re-election thus starting the staggered
terms. The congregation accepted the nominating committee’s slate in its
entirety. The board of directors for 2009-2010 is:
President Mark Greenberg
VP Administration Stephan Chriqui
VP Member Services Brad Kolar
VP Membership Hilary and Ross Decent
VP Education Joshua Weikersheimer
VP Finance and Development Bob Fisher
VP Development Liz Levitt
VP Religious Practices Jeff Rest
Secretary Ariel Sharon
Treasurer Jack Medor
Director at Large Gene Parker
Director at Large Karen Zatz
Past President Vicki Robinson
We would like to thank our nominating committee, Wendy Foster (Chair), Jen
Weiner, Jim and Diane Vojcek, and Zach Frisch for their hard work in finding a well
qualified, diverse set of people to represent Congregation Beth Shalom.
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 15
What’s in a name? Quite a bit for several
members of our community.
On April 24, Congregation
Beth Shalom held its first-
annual Hebrew Name
Celebration and Group
Naming Service at 7:30 pm.
14 children and 3 adults
welcomed a Hebrew name
as part of a Group Naming
Ceremony incorporated into
the traditional Friday night Shabbat worship service:
English Name Hebrew Name English Name Hebrew Name
Stacy Bartick Esther Ryan Rabinovitch David
Andie Bartick Gaverilla Jason Rabinovitch Aharon
Katie Henken Ruchaleah Eric Rabinovitch Chayil
Jaelen Lisberg Lirit Yanina Rabinovitch Yeirah
Lucy Lisberg Shaindel Ivy Mae Reiner Mindel
Kelly Melnikoff Lee-Aht Jordyn Rotolo Yardena
Emily Pavuk Bayla Casey Rotolo Chaim
Julia Pavuk Jaffe Gabriela Leia
Simons
Na'ama Leah
Monica Pavuk Malka
The evening’s program offered these children (and some parents)
the opportunity to formally receive a Hebrew name with their
families, and the entire congregation, to witness and bestow
blessings.
Roughly 150 people attended the service (with 70 joining together
for the pre-service dinner and children activities), where they
learned more about the meaning and background of their Hebrew
names and the Jewish naming ritual.
The Group Naming service was beautifully conducted by Rabbi Rudolph and Cantor
Hasha Musha Perman. The Hebrew Name Celebration and Group Naming was
planned & coordinated by Elizabeth Sigale and Karen Zatz of Congregation Beth
Shalom’s Kibbutz Katan. Like all Kibbutz Katan programs, the Group Naming was
open to any young Jewish children and their families in the Western suburbs
If you would like to know more about Kibbutz Katan programs, or would like to
join the committee – please send an email to Elizabeth Sigale at
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 16
Photo Gallery
Kibbutz Katan – Celebrate your Hebrew Name Ceremony
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 17
B’Nei Mitzvah Tzedakah Projects
Elyssa DiRaddo
My name is Elyssa DiRaddo. My Bat Mitzvah is on September 12, 2009. My
project is on helping the DuPage Animal Shelter on County Farm Road in Wheaton.
My brother, my mom, nanny, and I will be donating our time to help out at the
shelter. These animals need as much help and love as possible. I have 2 dogs, a
cat, and 2 fish. One of the dogs we saved in late November. The list of needs is on
the box in the lobby of the synagogue and that iis what they recommend you
bring, but you can bring sheets and whatever you have to give them. The dogs and
cats eat Science Diet food only. If you would like to volunteer, you have to fill out
a form and go to an orientation which is on a Saturday, and a Monday or Thursday.
If you need to reach me, call the house at 630-876-1494, my cell at 630-806-5800,
or my mom at 630-531-1494. Thank you for helping the animals and me.
Brent Lindenman
My name is Brent Lindenman and my love of animals has inspired me to help the
Naperville Humane Society for my Bar Mitzvah project. I have decorated a purple
box in the lobby and any donations would be very much appreciated.
The Naperville Human Society is in need of:
Bleach 55 Gallon Trash Bags
Laundry Detergent 32 oz. Spray Bottles
Clay Cat Litter Hand Sanitizer
Rawhides (American made only,
please)
Latex Gloves
Kong toys Toilet Paper
Cat Beds Cotton Balls
Soft Dog Treats Dishwasher Detergent
Cat Treats Anti-bacterial hand soap
Premium Canned and Dry Kitten Food Premium Dry Cat Food
Premium Dry Dog Food Premium Canned and Dry Puppy
Food
Thank you so much for your help!
Discussion opportunity: Obama And The
Jewish Community
Topic: “Obama and the Jews: Where We Agree and Where We Don’t, and Where
We’re Heading.”
Speaker: Jay Tcath
Date and Time: May 31, 2009, 6:30pm
Location: Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors, 121 S. 3rd St., Geneva
Description: A 120 day review of Middle East, economic, tax and other pressing
public policy issues that affect Jews, the Jewish community and the world.
Jay Tcath is Senior Vice President for Public Affairs for the Jewish Federation of
Metropolitan Chicago. He oversees both the Jewish Community Relations Council
(JCRC) and the Federation’s Washington, D.C. and Springfield, Illinois offices.
He has served on the board of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) and from
2002–2005 he was President of the National JCRC Directors’ Association, the
organization that serves and represents the professional leadership of over 120
JCRCs.
In 2007 he graduated, along with 24 colleagues from across North America, in the
United Jewish Communities (UJC) Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence, an
intensive two year initiative training the next generation of Federation
professional leaders. Jay is a trusted advisor to many leading philanthropists and
serves as a director on several family foundations.
Jay, his wife and 3 children are members Congregation B’nai Tikvah.
This event is sponsored by Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 18
Member profile – The Kolar Family
Your family
Brad, Peg, Zak, Rebecca
Where are you from?
Northern Suburbs of Chicago (Morton Grove)
Your children’s names/ages
Zak (13), Rebecca (10)
How long have you been members of CBS?
Ten years
What is your favorite part about being a member?
We’ve developed some very close friendships through CBS. There are people
here who feel more like family than friends.
What are your favorite CBS activities?
Our family plays a big part in Friday Night Live so we always enjoy that.
Why did you choose those activities?
I think that activity might have chosen us!
What are your most rewarding experiences with CBS?
Watching our kids move through their various life-cycle milestones. Not
only do we get to watch them, but we get to see their friends grow up
along side of them. It’s amazing to watch them grow and build their
understanding of and identity with Judaism.
What advice do you have for members looking to get more involved with
CBS?
Do something! Don’t sit on the sidelines. If the congregation doesn’t
offer something you like, start a program yourself. The synagogue and its
members have so much to offer every family. Don’t miss the opportunity.
Would you like to be introduced to our community? If so, send the answers to the
questions above, and a picture of your family to [email protected].
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 19
CBS Communication Guidelines and Deadlines
Communication is a funny thing. Some people tell us they get too much, while others tell us they don’t get enough. Some people say they “tune out” because the same
information is repeated everywhere while others say that they waste their time searching for what they need. To improve our effectiveness, we are focusing each major form of
communication from CBS. However, we need your help. It is important that you at least skim the various communications from CBS. That will ensure that you are kept up-to-
date on what is happening in and around our community. For your reference, we have included a table summarizing our communication tools and submission deadlines.
Frequency Purpose Submission Deadline Submit to
Web-site Ongoing General information about CBS,
Oneg sign up, donation and
building information, emergency
announcements, ELC/Religious
school closings, and most up-to-
date calendar.
On-going [email protected]
Digest/
Announcements
Weekly
Thursday/
Friday
Events coming in the next two
weeks, “Save the date”
notifications for major events.
Wednesday of the week that
announcement is to be read
Special digests Once or
twice per
month
Time-sensitive or urgent matters
such as Shiva information, special
meetings, and other notifications
As needed – note: the digest is the
primary weekly vehicle. Special Digests
will be saved for exceptional events (at
the discretion of the office manager or VP
Member Services) so that we do not
bombard members with too many
emails.
Newsletter Monthly Human interest stories about
Congregation Beth Shalom
members. General information
about upcoming (more than one
month away) programs. Monthly
calendar.
The 25th
of the preceding month (e.g.,
March 25th
for submissions for April).
This is a firm cut-off date.
For stories in the digest and newsletter, please just send unformatted text. If you would like to include a picture, send a jpg, png, or bitmap. Advertisements should also be jpg,
png, or bitmap. On-going CBS events are no longer called out in advertisements but rather appear on the “On-going programs and services” page. We hope that these
guidelines will better help you get the information you need without too much redundancy or confusion.
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 20
Library News
Monday night, May 18, 2009, is the date for the fourth session of the People of the
Book Club. The book to be discussed will be Joshua and Isadora by Michael
Benanav. Recommended by Michael Mayer, this book is the author’s exploration of
his grandparents’ experience during the tragedy of the Holocaust and their role in
the founding of the State of Israel. It is available in the CBS and Naperville Public
Libraries and elsewhere. The meeting will take place at 7:00 pm. in the CBS Library.
Join us for an interesting and provocative discussion.
In keeping with this Newsletter’s theme of Israel, remember that your CBS Library
has a large selection of books on the subject, both in the Reference Section and in
the Non-fiction Section. They can be found under the numbers 800-899, under the
Classification System for Libraries of Judaica, which the Library uses. Topics within
these sections include: Zionism, National Institutions, Zionist Organizational
Structure, Eretz Yisrael, Geography, Government and Politics, Economics and
Development, Demography and Population, Culture, Arts, Israel and World Jewry,
and Israel and the Middle East. Some of the titles you can find are “Jews in Their
Land” by David Ben-Gurion, “This is Israel” by Sylvia Mann, “The Singular Sea: the
Dead Sea” by Peter Merom, “The Gates of November” by Chaim Potok, “Fear No
Evil” by Natan Sharnasky, and “The History of Israel” by John Bright. There are
many, many others, so please stop in and visit the Israel sections of the CBS Library.
A number of items seem to be missing from the CBS Library collection. Please check
to see if you happen to have an overdue item from the CBS Library and return it to
the cart in the Library at your earliest opportunity. Thank You.
To check out items, please sign the card found in the pocket inside the front cover
of books or on the back of media items and be sure to add your phone number and
place it in the green box on the table below the bulletin board, next to the card
catalogue. When you return Library items, just leave them on the cart inside the
door and a Library committee member will process them and return the items to
the shelves.
The Library always welcomes donations of books, media items, and cash to the
Library Fund.
Notes from Jakobpils
A note from Freyda and Rava . . .
We hasten to send to you the accounting of the distribution of the help (money)
that our community received for medicines and municipal services. We were
able to help eight of our people.
We are very grateful to
those people who help us
and ask you to transmit
to them our thanks from
our needy people. The
situation for us every day
gets worse. I am not
talking about the high
prices of medicines
which the pensions don't
cover but a major
problem remains that
the children (who are
grown adults) have lost
their jobs and their old
parents try to support
them.
Dairy products are a little cheaper now and people go and buy items that are on
sale or that have past due dates on them.
Many of the young people leave the country because of the situation of no jobs
for them.
These are our sad news--however, again we thank you for your support and
help--even though we know it is also hard for you but you do not forget us.
Respectfully, Freyda and Raya and all the members of our grateful community.
Call Kay Hyman at 708-354-2605 or email Kay Hyman at [email protected].
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 21
CBS News
Attention all CBS families with Campers and Counselors participating this summer
at Jewish Overnight Camps: If you have a child going to a Jewish overnight camp
this summer such as OSRUI, Camp CHI, Camp JRF, or any other Jewish overnight
camp this summer, please let us know! In an effort to help connect CBS kids and
families that have children attending a Jewish overnight camp this summer, please
contact Liz Levitt at [email protected] and let her know the following
information: Camp, Name and Age of the Child, and Session they will be attending.
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Tri-County Section invites you to honor
special women in your life this Mothers’ Day! By donating $18.00 in honor of your
mother, sister, daughter, aunt, or friend, NCJW will deliver Mother’s Day baskets
filled with lotions, perfume, chocolates, and other items that are considered
“luxuries” to women living at a local domestic violence shelter run by the Family
Shelter Services of DuPage.
NCJW will send a card to your loved ones letting them know of this special Mother’s
Day treat that the women at the shelter will receive in their honor!
For more information on how you can honor a loved one on Mother’s Day, please
contact Susan Saltzman @ 630-920-8030 or [email protected].
Need Tikkun Leil Shavut Teachers: We need a few folks to teach during our Tikkun
Leil Shavuot late-night study session on Thursday evening, May 28. Would you be
one of them?
Tikkun Leil Shavuot begins around 9:45 pm after the Erev Shavuot Confirmation
service and Oneg, which starts at 7:00 pm on May 28. Tikkun Leil Shavuot is the
traditional late night study session as we prepare ourselves for the receiving of the
Torah on Shavuot morning. In Jewish tradition, the Israelites encamped at Mount
Sinai stayed up all night studying and preparing for the revelation the next morning;
while we won't go all night, we will try to emulate some of what the Israelites
experienced.
Any Jewish topic, from Mishnah to Modern Israel, from Bereshith to Baal Shem Tov,
from Talmud to Telushkin, from Ketoret to Ketubot, from Mitzvot to Mishpochah, is
fair game.
If you are willing to put together a 20-40 minute teaching for us, please contact
Rabbi Rudolph.
Community Shabbat Dinner for May: Join us on May 8th
at 6:30 for our community
Shabbat dinner. We will be celebrating May birthdays/anniversaries. $12 per adult,
$10 per child. $50 max per family. RSVP to the office.
CBS Art Auction: An evening of Champagne, Cheese, and Art. We’d like to thank
everyone for their participation in the CBS art auction. The auction raised over
$1500 for Congregation Beth Shalom. Aside from raising money, the auction
provided a great opportunity for members to get together, schmooz, and enjoy one
another’s company. Special thanks to Jack Medor, Gene Parker, Lisa Ohlhausen,
and Liz Levitt for coordinating this wonderful community event. And a very special
thanks to our four year old Bet class whose two paintings raised more money for
CBS than almost all of the other paintings combined.
Apachi Day Camp is looking to fill the following positions for camp
Early Childhood Head Counselor: min 2 yr degree, experience with children 3-
5, creative, likes the outdoors, can swim. June 15 - July 27, M- F 8:45am -
4:00pm, competitive salary based on experience. ( staff training June 9 - 12)
Art Specialist: Art ed degree, must have experience teaching elem. school. M-
W 9:00- 1:00, June 15 - July 24,,salary range 10 - $15 hr based on exp/Ed
Counselor in Training: volunteer opportunity for boys and girls ages 13 - 15.
Must be willing to commit to min of 2 consecutive weeks, min of 3 days a wk
including Thursday. Must be able to swim.
Limited number of positions available. Dates June 15 - July 24, Training June 11 ,
9:30 - 12 noon.
Please contact Elyse Degen at [email protected] for more information and
an application
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 22
Ongoing programs and activities
Baby/Tot Playgroup: Every other Wednesday from 9:30 – 11. The Baby/Tot
Playgroup for Young Jewish Kids is still growing, with well-attended get-togethers
every other Wednesday morning. We offer totally casual and unstructured
Mommy/Child playtime for infants and preschoolers, with not-yet-school-aged-
siblings warmly welcomed to join in the fun. If you would like to be added to the
email list for this program (or know of a family in the area who might like to
participate) send an email to [email protected].
Please include your email address and child(ren)'s names/ages.
CBS Cemetery: Congregation Beth Shalom owns a section in the Naperville
Cemetery containing a number of grave sites. Sites are available for
Members $750/site
Non-members $1,000/site
Copies of the Congregation Cemetery Regulations are available from the
Congregation office or Susan Ganden, Chair of the Cemetery Committee. Please
contact Susan at 630-848-1008 for information on site selection and purchase.
Calling all torah chanters: “The Bible should be read in public, and made
understood to its hearers in musical and sweet tones-––and those who read the
Torah without tune, show disregard for it, and its vital values and laws.” (The
Talmud, 1st Century C.E.). Calling all post-Bar or Bat Mitzvah Teens who would like
to inspire the younger Bnai Mitzvah students and keep their Torah Trope skills
sharp! Calling all Adults who once chanted Torah and have run out of “lein”
excuses! Did you know that we chant Torah at every Shabbat morning service? The
Torah was meant to be sung, and we sing it! Join our growing “Legion of Leiners.”
We will help you brush up your skills, give you plenty of time to prepare, and
provide you with a portion to learn and chant that is manageable for you.
Remember: You don’t have to be a Maven to do a Mitzvah! Your honor awaits!
Contact Bernie Newman at (630) 357-4544 or [email protected]
ELC Cubbies: Please Note: The cubbies in front of the Early Learning Center (ELC)
preschool classroom are for ELC use ONLY! Please do not place anything in these
cubbies. All materials that you wish to distribute such as flyers for upcoming events,
etc., must be pre-approved by ELC Director Robin Frisch. Robin Frisch can be
contacted at 630.961.1818 x22 or at [email protected]. Any materials
found in the cubbies that have not been approved will be removed and immediately
discarded. Thank you for your cooperation.
Junior Congregation: If you are looking for an easy and fun way to celebrate
Shabbat and learn Shabbat morning prayers, then come and check out Junior
Congregation. We’ve seen some new faces this fall and look forward to meeting
more of you when the New Year begins.
This student- led service (with adult supervision) allows children the opportunity to
be the gabbi, lead prayers in English or Hebrew, and take a part in “Sedra Scenes”
performances - great practice in public speaking and preparation for Bnei Mitzvot.
This service is targeted for children who can read English and are beginning to learn
Hebrew. Students in first grade and above may attend without an adult, though
adults are welcome, space permitting.
Junior Congregation begins at 10:30 a.m. in the youth lounge and lasts
approximately one hour, followed by Kiddish. Please pick up your child no later
than 12:00 p.m. as the synagogue closes after services. Please let us know if you’d
be interested in hosting a Kiddish for this service.
Please contact Eileen Gelblat (630-355-7916 or [email protected]) or Nadene
Eisner ([email protected]) for more information.
Library: The library is open when the synagogue is open.
Monday and Friday: 9-2,
Tuesday, Wednesday. & Thursday 9-5,
Sundays When Religious School is in Session
Donations of Jewish books or cash are always welcome. For more information
about our library, volunteering your time your time or writing book reviews, please
call Gerry Mendelssohn at 630-416-2195
Lunchtime study group: Join us for our lively and popular weekly lunchtime adult
study group, on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (please note new time) in
the Congregation library. The subjects of study are traditional Jewish texts (in
English).
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Our current topic of study is the 613 mitzvot (commandments) in the Torah. We
are studying the appropriate Torah verses for each commandment and discussing
how they are interpreted and followed and made relevant in today's world, from
liberal, conservative, and orthodox perspectives.
We are not using one specific text, but everyone is encouraged to bring in their
favorite chumash or other Torah commentary, or use a text already available in the
CBS library. Alternatively, the following two books are suggested: The 613 Mitzvot:
A Contemporary Guide to the Commandments of Judaism( buy now), by Ronald L.
Eisenberg, or The Concise Book of Mitzvoth: The Commandments Which Can Be
Observed Today, compiled by The Chafetz Chayim.
Whether you can come regularly or only drop-in occasionally, join us for the
energizing discussions and the joy of learning. You don't need to have been present
from the beginning of this topic to join-in whenever you can.Bernie Newman 630-
357-4544 or [email protected]
The American Jewish Artists Club. The American Jewish Artists Club is currently
accepting new members. The group was founded in the 1920's. The group's
primary obligation is two-fold: to focus upon the broad aspects of artistic
performance and to enlighten and enrich the cultural fiber of the Jewish
Community, thereby contributing to the fabric of the community at large. For
information, please call Livia Ayal, 773-743-046 or Barbara Lipkin, 630-637-0814.
Monthly Meditation: The Sages used to meditate an hour before services to
prepare themselves for prayer. On the fourth Friday of the month you can do the
same at 7:15 pm in the Library, with Jewish Meditation Teacher Yonah Klem. Yonah
will give a brief teaching and then we will meditate about 20 minutes. Beginning
and experienced meditators are welcome.
Kosher Meat program. B’nai Israel has agreed to let us participate in their kosher
meat program. Simply fill out your request each month and pick up your meat on
the specified day. The deadline for May is the 31st with pickup on June 7th. The
order form can be downloaded from our website at:
http://tinyurl.com/koshermeat
Tot Shabbat Music Programs: Held on the 3rd Saturday morning of January – May
of 2009.
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Calendar of key events in
May
Fri May 1 6:30pm – 7pm Family Service
7:31pm – 7:49pm Candle lighting - Chicago
8pm – 9pm Shabbat Service
Sat May 2 Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim
9am – 10am Torah Study - CBS Library
10am – 12pm B'MV Bari Pearlman
10:30am – 11:30am Junior Congregation
7:45 - 8:45 Mincha/Havdalah
Sun May 3 No School-Walk with Israel
9:30am – 10:30am Chesed Committee Meeting
Tue May 5 4:30pm – 5pm Religious School
Thu May 7 11:30am – 12:30pm Thursday Study Group - CBS
Library
Fri May 8 6:30pm – 7:30pm Shabbat Dinner
7:38pm – 7:56pm Candle lighting - Chicago
8pm – 9pm Education Appreciation Shabbat-3rd
grade participation
8pm – 9pm Birthday/Anniversary Celebration
Sat May 9 Parashat Emor
9am – 10am Torah Study - CBS Library
10am – 12pm B'MV Jacob Kessler
7:45 - 8:45 Mincha/Havdalah
Sun May 10 Confirmation Rehearsal
8:30am – 10:30am Religious School First Session
10:40am – 12:40pm Religious School Second Session
Tue May 12 Lag B'Omer
7:15pm – 10:15pm CBS Board Mtg
Wed May 13 9:30am – 11am Playgroup Meet-up - Rotating Basis --
Playgroup Member Homes
Thu May 14 11:30am – 12:30pm Thursday Study Group - CBS
Library
Fri May 15 7:45pm – 8:03pm Candle lighting - Chicago
7:30pm – 8:30pm Friday Night Live/Synaplex
8pm – 9pm Shabbat Service
Sat May 16 Parashat Behar-Bechukotai
9am – 10am Torah Study - CBS Library
9:30am – 10:30am Kibbutz Katan Tot Shabbat
10am – 12pm B'MV Rachel Goodman
10:30am – 11:30am Junior Congregation
7:45 - 8:45 Mincha/Havdalah
8:30pm – 10pm People of the screen club - Live and
Become
Sun May 17 Last Day of School
Confirmation Rehearsal
12:45pm – 2:45pm Rosh Hodesh (It's a Girl Thing)
Thu May 21 11:30am – 12:30pm Thursday Study Group - CBS
Library
Fri May 22 Yom Yerushalayim
7:15pm – 7:45pm Monthly Meditation - Congregation
Beth Shalom
7:52pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting - Chicago
8pm – 9:30pm Shabbat Service (Ganden Baby
Naming)
Sat May 23 Parashat Bamidbar
9am – 10am Torah Study - CBS Library
10am – 12pm B'MV Rachel Karlovsky
7:45 - 8:45 Mincha/Havdalah
Sun May 24 Rosh Chodesh Sivan
Mon May 25 No School - Gan Yeladim
Wed May 27 Alef – Last Day
9:30am – 11am Playgroup Meet-up - Rotating Basis --
Playgroup Member Homes
Thu May 28 Erev Shavuot
Bet - Last Day
Honey Bears - Last Day
11am – 1pm Gan Yeladim End of Year Party
11:30am – 12:30pm Thursday Study Group - CBS
Library
7pm – 10pm Confirmation/Shavuot Services
7:58pm – 8:16pm Candle lighting - Chicago
9:45pm – 10:45pm Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Fri May 29 Shavuot I
10:00 am – 12:00 Shavuot Worship
5:30pm – 6:30pm Bet Graduation
6:30pm – 7:30pm Bet - Graduation Dinner
7:59pm – 8:17pm Candle lighting - Chicago
8pm – 9pm Shabbat Service
Sat May 30 Shavuot II
9am – 10am Torah Study - CBS Library
10am – 12pm B'MV Sean & Daniel Brown
7:45 - 8:45 Mincha/Havdalah
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 25
Donations
BUILDING FUND
Sharon & Michael Brodzky in memory of Martin Wallach
Lynn & Abvaham Orbach in memory of Sinai Orbach
Ira, Susan, Jason and
Zachary Rubin in memory of Debbie Garber's sister-in-law
Ira, Susan, Jason and
Zachary Rubin in memory of Maryann Roberts
Linda & Gene Parker in memory of Joseph Parker and Philip
Zimmerman
Ira, Susan, Jason and
Zachary Rubin in memory of Beatrice Waxler
BUILDING MTCE. FUND
Ambrogina & Gregory Shugar in memory of Sarah Quintman and Phillip
Shugar
CULTURAL ARTS FUND
Carol & Jack Medor in memory of Maryann Roberts
Ed Bronson & Eileen Gelblat in memory of Maryann Roberts
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED FUND
Jan & Don Strauss and David &
Lynda Stern and Family in memory of Betty Strauss Gruenstein
Ms. Laurie Sennett in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gimbel's brother
Emily & Adam Levin in memory of Beatrice Waxler
GENERAL DONATIONS FUND
Barbara & Charles Lipkin in memory of Maryann Roberts
Kathy and Alan Leis in memory of Kathy Leis
Sister Karen Nykiel,
Pax Christi Illinois in honor of Bernie Newman and the
presentation he made at the Interfaith Peace
Service
The Kapson Family in memory of Jennie Sutton
Paula & Daniel Fraser in memory of Beatrice Waxler
Mildred Keiser in memory of Samuel Keiser
JEKABPILS FUND
Marilyn & Seymour Bloom in memory of Jesse Ironson
LANDSCAPING FUND
Rebecca Lawrence in memory of Jennie Sutton
Rhoda Pons in memory of Carol D. Guinasso
The Effron Family in memory of our aunt, Carol Guinasso
In addition, the following people donated to the Landscaping Fund in honor of
Dylan Wells fulling his Eagle Scout Project
Elizabeth & Eric Levitt, Patricia & Norman Katz, Sheila & Bob Fisher,
Elizabeth & Keith Sigale, Jill & Cliff Kapson, Carol & Jack Medor, Fraser
Landscaping, The Kessler Family, Kimberly & Larry Pearlman, Michele and
Lauren Perry, Sara & Gary Golden, Donna & Joshua Zirin, Aaron and
Jennifer Weiner, Wendy & Michael Foster, Susan & Doug Jensen
LIBRARY FUND
Eliot Landau in memory of Martin Joseph Goltz
Carol & Jack Medor in memory of Meyer Turevitz
Lester and Sue Morss in loving memory of Sidney Nathan Gubin
ONEG SUPPLIES FUND
Bob Lyon, American Jewish
Artist Club in honor of the oneg and art exhibit here at CBS
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 26
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Wendy & Michael Foster in memory of Glen Yanco
Wendy & Michael Foster in memory of Jennie Sutton
Wendy & Michael Foster in memory of Ilse Hayum
Wendy & Michael Foster in memory of Maryann Roberts
Joanne & Gregory Spitz in memory of Glen Yanco
Joanne & Gregory Spitz in memory of Jennifer Sutton
Patricia & Norman Katz in memory of Jennie Sutton
Linda & Gene Parker in memory of Glen Yanco
Linda & Gene Parker
Linda & Gene Parker in memory of Lisa Karlinsky
Sima & Larry Petri in memory of Esther Waisbrot
Nancy Sohn & Mike Simon in memory of Rose Sohn and Sol Simon and in
honor of our son, Daniel
Kathleen & Richard Bokor in memory of Frederick Bokor
RELIGIOUS FUND
Gus Brown in memory of Harriet Drower
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
Michele and Lauren Perry in memory of Jennifer Sutton
TORAH FUND
Robyn & Richard Goldman in memory of Irwin H. Goldman
Sara & Paul Scheiner in memory of Meyer Kaplan and Goldie Scheiner
Sara & Paul Scheiner in memory of Jennie Sutton
Gene and Marcia Gerber in memory of Ruth Gerber
Carol & Jack Medor sending get well wishes to Joshua
Weikersheimer
Make a donation
Or, donate on-line at:
http://www.napershalom.org/index_files/donationform.htm
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 27
In Memory
May 1 & 2
Yahrzeit Name Family Member Yahrzeit Date Death
Paul R. Fields Don Fields 8 Iyar 5769 5/2/2009
Ida C. Fink* Charles Aranoff 8 Iyar 5769 5/2/2009
SamuelKeiser Mildred Keiser 8 Iyar 5769 5/2/2009
Irwin H. Goldman Richard Goldman 9 Iyar 5769 5/3/2009
BernardKaplan* Marvin Kaplan 9 Iyar 5769 5/3/2009
LenoreNewman* Bernie Newman 10 Iyar 5769 5/4/2009
Louis H. Remson* Michael Remson 10 Iyar 5769 5/4/2009
SamRubenstein Barbara Nicker Bernstein 10 Iyar 5769 5/4/2009
Audrey Stern Michael Stern 10 Iyar 5769 5/4/2009
BerthaBrown Rikki Amesquita 11 Iyar 5769 5/5/2009
FrederickBokor Richard Bokor 12 Iyar 5769 5/6/2009
RuthDeitch Bill Deitch 12 Iyar 5769 5/6/2009
Martin Joseph Goltz* Eliot Landau 14 Iyar 5769 5/8/2009
MAY 8 & 9
PearlBaikerman* Betsy Wunder 15 Iyar 5769 5/9/2009
EstherWaisbrot Sima Petri 16 Iyar 5769 5/10/2009
Betty Strauss Gruenstein* Don Strauss 17 Iyar 5769 5/11/2009
BillDeLue Diane Vojcek 18 Iyar 5769 5/12/2009
FrancesPies Diane Toby 18 Iyar 5769 5/12/2009
HaroldGreenspan* Judy Greenspan 20 Iyar 5769 5/14/2009
KenRosenberg Gary Rosenberg 21 Iyar 5769 5/15/2009
MAY 15 & 16
Hermine Rozett Ann Rabin 22 Iyar 5769 5/16/2009
MeyerEvanson* Carol Medor 23 Iyar 5769 5/17/2009
HerbertSaywitz Allan Saywitz 23 Iyar 5769 5/17/2009
Helen Mae Hirsch* Joni Blackman 24 Iyar 5769 5/18/2009
NatalieKruskol Jill Kapson 24 Iyar 5769 5/18/2009
Theo Friedman* Nicholas Friedman 25 Iyar 5769 5/19/2009
PhyllisIgo Christine Igo 25 Iyar 5769 5/19/2009
Fred Phillip Applebaum Dena Reetz 26 Iyar 5769 5/20/2009
RichardGoldstein Vida Goldstein 27 Iyar 5769 5/21/2009
BernardLipkin* Charles Lipkin 27 Iyar 5769 5/21/2009
Jean G. Naster* Jean Naster 28 Iyar 5769 5/22/2009
MAY 22 & 23
Rene Farkas Balsam* Erica Roberts 29 Iyar 5769 5/23/2009
VernRundle Lynn Kallmann 29 Iyar 5769 5/23/2009
Philip M. Zimmerman* Linda Parker 29 Iyar 5769 5/23/2009
FrankGoodman Nathaniel Goodman 1 Sivan 5769 5/24/2009
SinaiOrbach Abvaham Orbach 2 Sivan 5769 5/25/2009
Wendy Lee Shaw* Judi Newman 2 Sivan 5769 5/25/2009
Mitchell Scott Braidman Jill Kapson 5 Sivan 5769 5/28/2009
EmeryGregus Ron Gregus 6 Sivan 5769 5/29/2009
JanetLee Monica Tischler 6 Sivan 5769 5/29/2009
AriePodhorzer Abvaham Orbach 6 Sivan 5769 5/29/2009
MAY 29 & 30
Henry O. Slone* Reuben Slone 7 Sivan 5769 5/30/2009
JoseSosa Marta Goldberg 7 Sivan 5769 5/30/2009
DavidBraidman Jill Kapson 8 Sivan 5769 5/31/2009
ElseKallmann* Ralph Kallmann 8 Sivan 5769 5/31/2009
RoslynKramen Ken Kramen 8 Sivan 5769 5/31/2009
SarahQuintman Ambrogina Shugar 8 Sivan 5769 5/31/2009
MortimerShapiro Jeffrey Shapiro 8 Sivan 5769 5/31/2009
HowardDunsker Cindy Golger 9 Sivan 5769 6/1/2009
JackLevy Stephanie Wiener 9 Sivan 5769 6/1/2009
PhillipShugar Gregory Shugar 9 Sivan 5769 6/1/2009
LaurSkall* Flo Ann Bina 9 Sivan 5769 6/1/2009
AnnetteFriedman-Myers Nicholas Friedman 10 Sivan 5769 6/2/2009
Louis H. Hirschhorn* Bob Fisher 10 Sivan 5769 6/2/2009
JosephParker* Gene Parker 11 Sivan 5769 6/3/2009
MiltonSilbert Robin Frisch 11 Sivan 5769 6/3/2009
SherrieWeiner Aaron Weiner 11 Sivan 5769 6/3/2009
LoisKarlins* Russ Karlins 12 Sivan 5769 6/4/2009
Deverton Carpenter
Cochrane* Paul Silverman 13 Sivan 5769 6/5/2009
*A memorial light on the CBS yahrzeit board is lit
Kehilat haKadosh, May 2009 28
Board of directors and committees
Position Name Contact
President Mark Greenberg [email protected]
VP Administration Stephan Chriqui [email protected]
VP Member Services Brad Kolar [email protected]
VP Membership
Hilary and Ross
Decent [email protected]
VP Education
Joshua
Weikersheimer [email protected]
VP Finance and
Development Bob Fisher [email protected]
VP Development Liz Levitt [email protected]
VP Religious Practices Jeff Rest [email protected]
Secretary Ariel Sharon [email protected]
Treasurer Jack Medor [email protected]
Director at Large Gene Parker [email protected]
Director at Large Karen Zatz [email protected]
Past President Vicki Robinson [email protected]
Position Name Contact
Adult Education Dan Fraser [email protected]
B'nai Mitzvah Invitations Trudy Lythberg tel:355-5337
Building/Catering Gene Parker [email protected]
Cemetery Susan Ganden [email protected]
Chesed Carole Kerr/Bob Fisher [email protected]
Cultural Arts Linda Gaines [email protected]
Facilities Stephan Chriqui [email protected]
Gift Shop Cara Degraff [email protected]
Landscaping Drew Effron [email protected]
Library Gerry Mendelssohn [email protected]
Mitzvah Money Wendy Foster [email protected]
Newsletter Brad Kolar [email protected]
Religious School Renee Major [email protected]
Searchers Carole Kerr [email protected]
Seniors Group Yonah Klem [email protected]
Social Action Jill Lexier [email protected]
Worship/Pulpit
Committee Russ Klem [email protected]
