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shAbbAt Friday evening, February 3*
5:30 P.M. – Likrat Shabbat
6:15 P.M. – Kabbalat Shabbat
February Birthday Blessings
shAbbAt saturday Morning, February 4 at 10:30 A.M.
Torah Portion “Bo”
shAbbAt Friday evening, February 10 at 7:30 p.M.
6:00 P.M. Shalom Shabbat
7:30 P.M. Erev Shabbat services
shAbbAt saturday Morning, February 11 at 10:30 A.M.
Bar Mitzvah of Efram Stewart
Son of Mikala and Adam Stewart
Torah Portion “Beshalach”
shAbbAt Friday evening, February 17*
5:30 P.M. – Likrat Shabbat
6:15 P.M. – Kabbalat Shabbat
shAbbAt saturday Morning, February 18 at 10:30 A.M.
Torah Portion “Yitro”
shAbbAt Friday evening, February 24 at 7:30 p.M.
Rabbis’ Yahrzeits
shAbbAt saturday Morning, February 25 at 10:30 A.M.
Shabbat Shekalim
Torah Portion “Mishpatim”
*please note time
February 2017 Shevat – Adar 5777 Volume 100 Number 4
We are living in tumultuous times.
Regardless of which political party one supports,
the future is uncertain and change is likely. For
us Jews this is nothing new. It could be argued
that the only constant in Judaism is change.
And yet, even with continuous change there is
continuity: there are time-honored values that
have held us in good stead throughout the
centuries; we have been reading the same Torah for millennia even
while our understanding and interpretation of its teachings adapt in light
of contemporary circumstance; the Hebrew language is a certain and
crucial component of Jewish life and literature conveying through its
vocabulary and structure Jewish philosophy, theology and culture; the
synagogue continues to be a primary gathering place for Jews, especially
on the special days of the year and the critical moments in our lives.
Because we are accustomed to continuous change, we know how
to look for anchors, traditions and customs that will steady us through
tumultuous times. The High Holidays provide us such an anchor. Each
year we gather together to reflect on the past and resolve for the future,
to celebrate that which we share in common, and to highlight the sins
and successes that make each of us unique. On Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur we see old friends and greet new ones. We read familiar
words and are inspired by familiar melodies.
Now, as we at Temple Beth Israel move toward the adoption of a
new Machzor (High Holiday prayerbook), we will still be able to use our
High Holidays as an anchor. We will still see old friends and greet new
ones. We will still affirm the time-honored values of our tradition. We
will still be stirred by the sound of the shofar. We will still read familiar
words and be inspired by familiar melodies. And we will also have the
opportunity to use contemporary idioms and faithful yet colloquial
translations of the Hebrew. Transliteration of all Hebrew passages will
allow all of us to participate more fully. The layout of the new book, and
the supplemental readings and footnotes, will offer new opportunities
for engagement while also allowing for private reflection.
The TBI leadership wants to give you, our members and friends, the
opportunity to “meet” the new Machzor, titled Mishkan Hanefesh, and
become acquainted with its contours and content. We have purchased
30 copies that were used by the Jewish Life Council and the Board of
Trustees in an extensive review process (and by attendees at our
Congregational Retreat in December) and will now be used in small
group review sessions. Rabbi Weinberg will lead two familiarization
sessions in February:
• Sunday February 12th at 10:00 a.m.
• Tuesday February 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Please contact the Temple office (847-675-0951) to let us know of
your interest and to register for one of these sessions (as we will only
conduct the session if we have prior registration for it). You may also
learn more about Mishkan Hanefesh at ccarpress.org.
Just as the Mishkan (the Tabernacle), served our biblical ancestors
as a place of refuge and spiritual mooring, so Mishkan Hanefesh will
come to serve us as an anchor in tumultuous times.
Rabbi’s Columnshabbat services
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Temple Beth Israel Bulletin (USPS 537-480)Published Monthly by
3601 W. Dempster Street • Skokie, Illinois 60076847.675.0951 • www.tbiskokie.org
Michael A.Weinberg, RabbiLori B.Sagarin, RJE, Director of Congregational Learning
Marla Aviva Bentley, Music DirectorLinda Perlin, President
Ernst M. Lorge, Rabbi Emeritus*S. Felix Mendelsohn, Founding Rabbi*
*of Blessed Memory
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P E R I O D I CA L P O STAG E PA I D AT S KO K I E , I L
A MeMbership MoMentBy Helene Levine, Vice President of Member Services
Our Temple Beth Israel Membership Committee has as its purpose
to seek out new arrivals to the community, as well as current residents
who are not affiliated with a local synagogue; to acquaint them with the
various aspects of Temple Beth Israel; and to extend to them a warm
welcome and an invitation to join. It also has as one of its purposes to
seek out inactive members and to renew their interest and participation
as part of the TBI Community. The TBI Membership Committee also
encourages unaffiliated Jews to consider formal affiliation, stressing both
the privileges and responsibilities that come with Temple membership;
and to embrace and orient new members to the congregation.
New Member Orientation is scheduled for Sunday, February 26 from
9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for member households that have joined
TBI in 2016-2017. This overview of Temple services, programs, and
committees will be presented by our professional staff, Temple Board
vice-presidents, and representatives from Sisterhood and Brotherhood.
For more information contact Helene Levine at [email protected] .
Darth SeDer anD Other BaD ParODieS!
are yOu reaDy?
The Biennial TBI Purim Shpiel is under way for Saturday night, March 11, 2017! Yes, we have hundreds of applications
flooding in from former US campaign workers, but they don’t seem to have a sense of humor. And yes, we have hundreds
of applications flooding in from computer hackers, but they all seem to have heavy Russian accents. So, we are calling
for cast and crew from TBI members. Please contact Michael Lorge (847-674-0344) if you can’t act, sing or dance and
want to act, sing, and dance in front of an unforgiving audience of your family and friends. To avoid being recruited as part
of the cast, you can promise to be a sponsor for this year’s Purim Shpiel by pledging $100 in an email to Michael Lorge
([email protected] ). It is always fun whether you are part of the cast or a sponsor.
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in the teMple FAMilyMAzEL TOV TO:
Lynn and Jack Roth on the birth of twin grandsons.
Laura and Leon Finkel on the birth of their grandson, zador Springer,
son of Szylvia and Joey Springer.
Madelon and Chuck Gryll on the birth of their grandson, Landon
Asher Gryll, son of Jami and Brian Gryll.
Paula and Bruce Fischer on the birth of their granddaughter, zosia
Rose Grenetz, daughter of Rebecca Fischer and Michael Grenetz.
Gayle and Stephen Grossmark on the birth of their granddaughter,
Nora Kennedy.
ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY:
The following Temple members are recovering from recent illness or
surgery: Diane Alfille, Ellie Katz Castellano, Henry Gussis, Ina Hill, Rabbi
Leonard Kravitz, Patti Levy, Abby Murray, Marissa Rubin, Sue Rubin,
Lee Schur, Helene Steen and Sharrel Titlebaum. We wish them all a
speedy recovery.
CONDOLENCES:
We note with sorrow the passing of Israel Rubinstein, father of
Wayne Rubinstein; Robert J. Lipsig, father of Tracey Lipsig Kite; Eva
Hofman, grandmother of Laurie Sporn; Laurence Greenfield, cousin of
Cynthia Roth-Garfield; Suzie Woods-Cohen, niece of Clifford Levy. May
their memories be a blessing.
FroM the presiDenthAppy seCulAr neW yeAr
As you read this, the second month of the secular
year has started. The new year is considered a time
of rededication and renewal of commitments. The
concept borrows some of the tradition from our own
Jewish High Holidays.
If part of your new year’s commitment is to learn
more about Judaism, then TBI can help. Learning is
not just for kids; and it’s easy. The adult continuing
education program at TBI continues to evolve and expand.
Read through the weekly Shabbat handout and attend the various
adult education programs planned for the upcoming weeks. You can
also call the Temple office (847-675-0951), check the weekly e-blast, or
visit the website at www.tbiskokie.org to see the details. The events and
programs include study sessions led by congregants and recognized
authors, history lectures, Hebrew lessons, book discussions, movie
nights, and more. Although many of the programs are ongoing, most of
them are structured to accommodate less than regular attendance.
Whether your objective is to sharpen your mind, socialize and
learn, or just be entertained, TBI has something wonderful to offer. By
participating in these programs, you also help to perpetuate, expand,
and influence future programming.
TBI is partnering with Refugee One to sponsor one or two families.
You may have already received a letter or email on this subject. This is
part of our commitment to social action. We will welcome a new refugee
family to the Chicago area with the help of this organization. It has long
been the province of the Jewish community to welcome those who have
been forced to flee their homes. In the 1930’s and 1940’s, those
refugees were Jews displaced by the annihilation planned by the Nazis.
Now they come from other parts of the world and suffer a similar sense
of loss and fear that drives them from their homeland. You can help by
volunteering your time or making a donation. This is very important work
that will help give a family a foothold in a new homeland.
Not all of our goals for the new year center around Temple activities.
Most of us take a multifaceted approach to re-enlightenment.
In July of 1999, we adopted a pair of adult cats from the Evanston
Animal Shelter. One of them lived to a ripe old age and was with us until
April of 2016. At the time we made a commitment to adopt again, but
decided to defer any action until we were emotionally and physically
ready. The new year seemed to provide the perfect time to take action.
On January 7, 2017, we became the new cat parents of Penelope Pasta
Perlin, whose previous home was the Evanston Animal Shelter. For
those of you who are pet owners, you are well aware that any kindness
involved in providing a shelter animal with a home is returned many
times over by that pet to its new family.
I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year, and hope you may
make progress towards your personal aspirations. See you around
Temple!
By Linda PerlinnAnette b. MenDelsohn
tree oF liFe FunD
Funds used for the beautification
of Temple Beth Israel
Donor in honor of
Jane and Al Page . . . . . .Dale and Joe Cone’s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anniversary
Donor in Memory of
Harriet and Richard Arons
Minna Einhorn
Nina Henry
Ione and Steve Novak
Jolie Rubin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
siDney i. Cole CAMp
sCholArship FunD
Provides camp scholarships
for our students who attend
Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute Camp
Donor in honor of
Elaine Fox . . . . . . . . . .Jonathan’s Bar Mitzvah
Iris & Jim Friedlieb . . .Linda Janush’s birthday
Kol Sasson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Donation
Donor in Memory of
Eunice Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harry A. Berman
Eunice Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minnie Berman
Eunice Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fae K. Levine
Hedy Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Cole
Hedy Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sally B. Cole
rAbbi’s DisCretionAry FunD
Provides funds for charitable uses
within and outside the congregation
at the discretion of the Rabbi
Donor in honor of
Larry Hyman . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Donation
Donor in Memory of
Carole & Robert Arenson . .Florence Strusiner
Bena Bloom & Family . . . . . . . . . .Robert Buzil
Iris & James Friedlieb . . . . . . .Walter Friedlieb
Cynthia Roth Garfield . . . . .Ruth Kaplan Roth
Cynthia Roth Garfield . . . . . . . . . . .Jules Roth
Lotus Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Irwin Greene
Wayne Rhine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mildred Rhine
Roberta & Howard Rosell . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
Eleanor & Ed Rosen . . . . . . . . . . . .Tillie Rosen
Eleanor & Ed Rosen . . . . . . . . . . .Harry Rosen
Lee Schur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shirley Singer
eDuCAtion FunD
Provides funds for Jewish education at TBI
Donor in honor of
Sherry Brick & Family . .High Holiday Services
Ellen & Noah Bronfeld . . . . .General Donation
Nancy & Joel Goodman . .Lynn & Jack Roth’s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . twin grandsons
Nancy & Joel Goodman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Madelon & Chuck Gryll's
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .grandson, Landon Gryll
Irving Loundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBI Schools
Roberta & Henry Nussbaum . .Second Day of
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosh Hashanah Services
Lee Schur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy & Jeff Sands
. . .in appreciation of their kindness to me
Donor in Memory of
Barbara & Bob Agdern . . . . . . .Shirley Agdern
Marshall Bofman . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lena Bofman
Nancy & Joel Goodman . . . . . .Sara Pearlstein
Sharon & Norm Grad . . . . . . .Nathan Saphier
Sharon & Norm Grad . . . . . . . .Rhoda Saphier
Nina & David Henry . . . . . . .Israel Rubenstein
Lee Keno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marcy Keno
Tracey Kite & Andy Glick . . . . . . . . .Bruce Kite
Tracey Kite & Andy Glick . . . . . . . .Robert Kite
Muriel Landesman . . . . .Florence Kirsch Blum
Joan & Albert Leb . . . . . . . . . . .Emanuel Ager
William Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay Witt
Mimi & Bob Miller
Alvina Shutan . . . . . . . . . . .Robert L. Schwarz
Mary Roth & Phill Singer . . . . . . . . . .Ilse Herst
Barbara Seaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Garbel
Frances Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minette Stein
Dianne Venet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bess Venet
Abby & Jordon Chalfin
Merle Freeman
Ronald Friedman
Joyce Gartzman
Janice Genovese
Denyse & Bruce Goodman
David & Maura Guten
Lisa Guten
Lupe Guten
Nancy & Marvin Himmelstein
Ron, Lisa, Rob, Hilary Jericho
William Levy
Gloria & Seymour Paull
Sharyl & Mitchell Portugal
Sharon Silver
Cari & Michael Strauss
Janet Swig & Family . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
MusiC FunD
Provides funds for music programs
Donor in Memory of
Paula Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Betty Giffin
Becky Reuhs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sadie Sherman
Bruce Lebedoff Anders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Jeanette Lebedoff Steinberg
soCiAl serViCe FunD
Provides support for social service
programs within the Temple and
in the surrounding community and
to some individual tzedakah recipients
Donor in Memory of
Sharon & Norm Grad . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan Fox
Barbara Nidetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melvin Nidetz
FAye AnD hoWArD riCe
CulturAl FunD
This fund provides support for social
and cultural programming including
scholars in residence
Donor in Memory of
David, Adria, Jordan Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy Weisman Rice
Sandra Terman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
torAh FunD
Provides support for all Temple programs
Donor in Memory of
Jack Kolof
Rita & Allen Pomerance . . . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
Joseph AnDelMAn isrAel
sCholArship FunD
Provides funds to support
student travel to Israel
Donor in Memory of
Elaine Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rhoda Saphier
Morris FAMily FunD
Provides funds for social action projects in
Skokie and surrounding communities
Donor in Memory of
Ione & Steve Novak . . . . . . .Wendy Richards,
. . . . . .Nathan Richards, Jeanne Richards
Lillian & Alan Gerstner . . . . .Florence Gerstner
ContributionsA minimum contribution of $15.00 (unless otherwise noted) for donation to be acknowledged with a card and published in the bulletin.
in MeMOriaM
Temple Beth Israel announces with profound sorrow the passing of
RUTH DAUBER
May her memory be a blessing
JCFs’s
JeWish Center
For ADDiCtion
presents:
Freedom Song
a Musical Production about
addiction and recovery in the Jewish Community
This transformative performance brings to life the family experience
of addiction within our community. Appropriate for adults and teens,
Freedom Song weaves together personal stories of addiction and
a family’s Passover Seder. An informal Q&A with cast members, all
of whom are in recovery at Beit T’Shuvah, immediately follows the
performance.
Sunday, February 26, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Temple Jeremiah, 937 North Happ Road, Northfield
Monday, February 27, 2017 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway, Chicago
Although this is a Free event, please be sure to Reserve your seat
today: bit.ly/JewishCenterAddiction. For more information please
call 847.745.5422.
TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL
SPRING GALA
APRIL 22, 2017
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FroM the DireCtor oF CongregAtionAl leArning
On Rosh Hashanah I spoke about my love of podcasts
and how I have used them to stay informed, broaden
my horizons, and expose myself to interesting thought
leaders and personalities out on the (radio) airwaves.
A few of you have asked for a list of the podcasts I
listen to and those that might be of interest to some of
you. You asked and I answer!
unOrthodox - This is my favorite. I feel like Marc, Liel, and Stephanie are
a part of my family. I have been listening to them from the beginning and
have come to find them entertaining and their guests interesting. They make
my Thursday mornings (when new episodes are released) a reason to get up
and get walking. They were just listed by The Guardian as one of the top
podcasts, so there is that, too!
israel Story – Currently on hiatus but they’ll return live in March. You can
currently listen to the backlog of archived episodes. Based on This American
Life, these stories tell unique stories of Israel in an easy listening format. For
those who really want a challenge, there is a Hebrew version, as well!
Person Place thing – Produced with the JCC in Manhattan, this podcast
isn’t an explicitly Jewish podcast, but it has just enough Jewish bona fides
(and is just so good) that I’d be remiss if I left it off this list. Randy Cohen
launched this one-on-one interview show in 2012 after wrapping up a
12-year stint penning The Ethicist column for The New York Times Magazine,
premising it on this theory: People are more interesting when speaking not
about themselves, but rather about things they’re passionate about (either
positively or negatively).
the Promised Podcast – This weekly show, launched in 2011 in coop-
eration with the English-language edition of the newspaper Haaretz and Tel
Aviv radio station TLV1, is all about Israeli politics, culture, and society.
Journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer, Israel Center for Educational Innovation
Director Don Futterman, and Bar-Ilan University science professor Noah
Efron talk about the issues of the day – from Natalie Portman’s directorial
debut to the Gaza blockade – from a self-described leftist perspective. The
hosts delineate their worldview in this way: “We live here, and love the place,
and it also often drives us crazy. Mostly, we want to understand it, with an
open mind and heart: the good, the bad and the ugly.”
You can subscribe to all of them by visiting iTunes on your smartphone.
I am happy to help anyone who needs some assistance subscribing to a
podcast. Just stop in or ask for help anytime you see me!
B’Shalom, Lori B. Sagarin
hoW i spent My Winter VACAtion
At breakfast in Machane Yehuda
about a year ago, my long-time friend,
Terry Hendin, told me about Skilled
Volunteers for Israel. I had been visiting
Israel almost every year for over 15
years and decided that my next trip
might be a better experience if I came as
a volunteer. Fast forward to December
2016 when I found myself working with some amazing people a few
times a week rather than returning to the same souvenir shops to buy
more tchotchkes to bring home and looking for ways to spend my time
between coffee breaks and lunches with my Israeli friends.
As I looked out at a magnificent Jerusalem sky from the 19th floor of
the City Tower in downtown Jerusalem shortly before I left, I evaluated
my experience.
What made this trip different?
• People i’ve Met: I had a chance to meet people as residents of Israel,
where they work and live. I worked with teachers and students; I
learned from tour guides and seminar instructors; I talked with finance
staff and directors and public relations teams; I met Catholic priests
and Coptic nuns, and rabbis, and a Holocaust survivor; I had discus-
sions with Jews and Christians and Muslims and settlers and
Palestinians. And I’ve been in the presence of imams and members
of Knesset, and leaders of wonderful and important peace-seeking
organizations.
• Places i’ve Been: I walked the halls of the Knesset and the halls of a
secular Yeshiva. I participated in three tours of the Christian Quarter
of the Old City – all led in Hebrew and each of them providing
different information. In the Old City I visited the Lutheran Church,
Christ Church, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; outside the
walls, I checked out Notre Dame. I attended Midnight Mass at
St. Andrews (a Scottish church) in English and Christmas Mass at
Saints Simeon and Anne Church in Hebrew in downtown Jerusalem. I
saw Palestinian villages that have virtually no infrastructure and
Jewish settlements that are gated to separate the residents from their
Palestinian neighbors; I observed the wall / fence from both sides and
saw how it is used to separate populations and to display graffiti. I
spent time at Yad VaShem with non-Jews whose lives haven’t been
punctuated by the events portrayed there and paid attention to their
reactions and their questions. I attended Shabbat morning services at
Har El, a synagogue that is part of the Reform movement in Israel. And
I shared Shabbat dinners with my adopted family in Jerusalem.
• new experiences: I also dropped in on the medical team at Terem,
an emergency clinic after I took a nasty spill one evening. I tried to
walk it off but, the next morning when I saw that my injured knee was
swollen to well beyond its normal size, I asked a friend to take me to
Terem. While not something I recommend as a must see, this gave me
an opportunity to see a side of Israel that I hadn’t seen before. It also
added many words to my active Hebrew vocabulary.
• Miscellaneous experiences:
• Participating in staff meetings – in Hebrew.
• Shopping in Ikea in Rishon LeTsion and eating in the kosher
Swedish cafeteria
• Listening to the general chaos in a high school teachers’ room
• Hearing the silence as the secular new year happened
• Packing lunches for work days
By Barbara Seaver
Continued on Page 4
CAlling All Writers,
“WoulD-be” AnD proFessionAlWe are exploring interest in a Temple Beth Israel Writers’ Group that
would meet to discuss writing techniques, creativity, writer’s block,
and other challenges that creative people cope with. The group would
also read, and (gently) critique member’s writing. We might even bring
in professionals to provide insight into the creative process. If you are
interested in being a part of such a group, please contact Richard
Rotberg at [email protected] .
If enough individuals are interested, we will plan a meeting at the
Temple in near future.
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I had the pleasure of spending Sunday evening
and all day Monday of the Martin Luther King Day
weekend at Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute in
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Rabbi Weinberg and I were
at camp to meet with the rest of the camp segel
(faculty) to discuss and plan for the upcoming
summer. It was a wonderful opportunity to plan
creative and engaging limmudim (lessons), pray in the
rotunda, sing folk songs late into the evening, and most importantly, to
foster a sense of community. All of this and more was accomplished in
a little less than 24 hours. It made me think about the power and impor-
tance of camp, particularly our beloved OSRUI.
Just stepping onto the camp grounds immediately brought back
memories of our treasured time in this sacred place; thoughts of Hava
Nashira, TBI retreats, and the summer of 2014 that I first spent as a
faculty member at camp. I felt calmer, at home, and a sense of great
anticipation for the time, however brief, I would spend with my friends
and colleagues. Being at OSRUI reminded me what a privilege it is to
serve at camp and of the important role Jewish summer camp played
in the shaping of my Jewish identity. OSRUI isn’t just about horseback
riding, swimming, sports, and campouts; all sleepover camps provide
such activities. OSRUI is about experiencing all these things and more
through a Jewish lens. It is about singing and praying with the entire
camp participating. It is about kahal, a community, and friendships that
will last a lifetime.
I want my daughter and son to have these experiences, to build
friendships and a strong sense of Jewish identity. We are proud to be
sending Hannah Jane to Kallah Atid and Jaret to Chaverim. It is not too
late to give the gift of camp to your child or grandchild. OSRUI still has
openings in many of the eidot (units). If you have questions, or would
like to know more about camp and all it has to offer, I would love to
speak with you. You can also visit www.osrui.org.
v v v v v v v v v
On February 19, 2017, Temple Beth Israel and Koleynu will be
hosting Zemer Am: The Chicago Jewish Choral Festival. Choirs from
around the Chicagoland area will be joining in a day of music-making,
including ensembles from Milwaukee, Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, and
more. The festival will culminate in a concert at 4:00 p.m. which is free
and open to the public. All are encouraged to attend!
Joy & Blessings, Marla Aviva Bentley
sisterhooD neWs On behalf of Sisterhood, we would like to wish you all a very happy
New Year. What better way to begin the year 2017 than to make a
commitment to help others in need. An important part of Sisterhood is
our focus on welfare and social action.
On December 7th approximately 70 people attended a program
sponsored by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) of Chicago.
Director Jessica Schaffer spoke about The Global Refugee Crisis
and the Jewish Call to Action. We watched the documentary film
Every Face Has a Name and then Jessica led a discussion about the
parallels between the Jewish refugee experience and the resettlement
of immigrants in today’s society. Related to this topic, Temple Beth
Israel is networking with Refugee One and possibly with HIAS to
sponsor a refugee family.
Sisterhood is implementing a WRJ initiative Stepping up to
Success as a social action project. This has been designed to
support women who are looking for employment and are in need of
appropriate clothing to wear to work. As you are aware, women often
do not even have the proper attire for an interview and then if they are
fortunate to be hired, they do not have the clothing needed to enter
the work force. In order to help these women, Sisterhood is planning
a social action tea on Sunday, February 26th when we will collect
clothing to be sent to the Ark where a closet is being created by WRJ
Midwest to store the clothing. Women in need will be able to visit it
and choose clothing at no cost.
As one of your New Year’s resolutions, please consider supporting
Sisterhood and Temple Beth Israel in their ongoing commitment to
those in need.
Jane Page and Sheila Rosenfeld
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
sisterhooD AnniVersAries AnD birthDAys
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
Judi and Cary Weinstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/2/1996
Shirley and Hy Levens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/3/1946
Mary Anne and Raymond Wexler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/5/1967
Paula and Daniel Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3/14/1993
Gladys Brina and Lory Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/22/2015
Shana and Matthew Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/25/2001
Lisa Gelfond and Garry Manning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26/2000
Andrea and David Yelin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/5/1967
Deborah and Jay Shulruf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/29/1980
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Shelley Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/2
Aviva Sadkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4
Devy Weitzman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4
Rea Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/6
Eunice Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8
Louise Starkman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8
Margie Goldzweig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/9
Tanya Frid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/11
Joan Hakimi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/11
Florence Berman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/13
Roslyne Heimann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/17
Susan Derex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/19
Ione Novak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/19
Linda Perlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/21
Sandy Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/21
Dianne Venet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/24
Elaine Clearfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/25
Dale Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26
Sharon Glaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26
Ardel Fogel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/28
Andrea Blain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/30
Lee Schur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/30
Would you like to celebrate simchas and benefit Sisterhood TBI?
Uniongrams are only $2.00 each. Contact: Rozanne Epstein,
[email protected] , 847-786-3299 or Candy Siegel, maltesepeanut-biz
@yahoo.com, 847-679-4707.
chai notes FroM the MusiC DireCtor
U P C O M I N G S I S T E R H O O D E V E N T S
February 12, 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Board Meeting
February 15, 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .Dinner Night Out at Graziano's
February 15 and 22, 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Study with the Rabbi
February 22, 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . Evening Book Discussion Group,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A Man Called Ove
February 26, 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Social Action Tea
March 1, 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Open Program Meeting
March 1, 15 & 29th, 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Study with the Rabbi
March 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WRJ Fried Leadership Conference
March 5, 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Board Meeting
March 25, 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Event
UPCOM I NG B R OTHE R HOOD E V E NTS
February 5, 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . .Brunch and Book Discussion,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Art of Fielding
February 9, 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dinner Out
February 25, 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .An acapella evening
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .with The Cat’s Pajamas
March 12, 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purim Carnival
March 19, 9:00 a.m. . . .Breakfast followed by Adult Ed Program
Attention JournAlists AnD
Aspiring JournAlists!
reminder: Material for the bulletin is
due electronically to Barbara Seaver at
[email protected] on the 10th of the
month prior to publication. If you do not have
access to a computer, please submit paper
copy to the Temple office by the 7th of the
month prior to publication so that it can be
transcribed and sent by the 10th. The dead-
line for the March bulletin is February 10.
eVening sisterhooD book group
The Sisterhood Evening Book Discussion
Group will meet on Wednesday, February 22
in the TBI Cohn Library at 7:00 p.m. when
we will discuss A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik
Backman. Publishers Weekly calls it “A funny
crowd-pleaser that serves up laughs to accom-
pany a thoughtful reflection on loss and love.”
New members are welcome. The book is available at the public
library. Please RSVP to Linda Crohn, [email protected] or Jane
Page, [email protected] .
brotherhooD neWsIn addition to being President of Brotherhood, I am involved in a
number of other activities and initiatives at TBI. One of these is Chidush
– an innovative approach using Design Thinking as a way to make our
Jewish education programming even more effective and engaging. This
professionally guided, grant-funded effort includes TBI and seven other
local congregations. For at least the next eighteen months, I have the
honor and pleasure of working closely Rabbi Weinberg, Lori Sagarin,
Linda Perlin, and Amber Wood on this important initiative.
As part of our work, we recently interviewed a number of parents of
students in the middle grades. These rich conversations revealed a
number of things, including an interest in connecting with other parents
with children of similar ages through social activities that are not part of
the regular school schedule.
And it just so happens that on Saturday, February 25th from
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Brotherhood (no strangers to Design Thinking)
presents a most-ages evening with The Cats Pajamas - Vocal Band, an
acappella group that has been touring the world since 2005 and has
recently been featured on Next Great American Band, America's Got
Talent, and season 3 of NBC's The Sing-Off.
The price of $20 (ages 8-13) and $30 for adults, includes dinner
from Chicago Diner plus dessert. Angel sponsorship of $100 includes
two tickets. Sign up using the flyer included with this bulletin. For
additional information, contact David Spector at 708-218-4206 or at
[email protected] .
David Levinson – Brotherhood President
hoW i spent My Winter VACAtioncontinued
With all of this, I still had time to see my friends and visit some of my
favorite places.
I am already looking forward to my next trip when I will spend time
volunteering again – perhaps with the same organization and perhaps
with another. If you’d like to know more about Skilled Volunteers,
check out https://skillvolunteerisrael.org/. Or talk to me; I welcome your
questions.
Visit our librAry
Come and visit the Cohn Library located
on the lower level. Take time browsing
through our wonderful collection then check
out your selections. You will be glad you did!
personAlizeD inVitAtions AnD CArDs
Do you have a simcha coming up? Are you planning to send cards
for the holidays? Is there an announcement you or your company
would like to share? Sisterhood offers high quality personalized invita-
tions and cards at discounted prices. Elaine Berger can help you meet
your needs. Please contact her at [email protected] or 847-677-8737.
Page 5
I had the pleasure of spending Sunday evening
and all day Monday of the Martin Luther King Day
weekend at Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute in
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Rabbi Weinberg and I were
at camp to meet with the rest of the camp segel
(faculty) to discuss and plan for the upcoming
summer. It was a wonderful opportunity to plan
creative and engaging limmudim (lessons), pray in the
rotunda, sing folk songs late into the evening, and most importantly, to
foster a sense of community. All of this and more was accomplished in
a little less than 24 hours. It made me think about the power and impor-
tance of camp, particularly our beloved OSRUI.
Just stepping onto the camp grounds immediately brought back
memories of our treasured time in this sacred place; thoughts of Hava
Nashira, TBI retreats, and the summer of 2014 that I first spent as a
faculty member at camp. I felt calmer, at home, and a sense of great
anticipation for the time, however brief, I would spend with my friends
and colleagues. Being at OSRUI reminded me what a privilege it is to
serve at camp and of the important role Jewish summer camp played
in the shaping of my Jewish identity. OSRUI isn’t just about horseback
riding, swimming, sports, and campouts; all sleepover camps provide
such activities. OSRUI is about experiencing all these things and more
through a Jewish lens. It is about singing and praying with the entire
camp participating. It is about kahal, a community, and friendships that
will last a lifetime.
I want my daughter and son to have these experiences, to build
friendships and a strong sense of Jewish identity. We are proud to be
sending Hannah Jane to Kallah Atid and Jaret to Chaverim. It is not too
late to give the gift of camp to your child or grandchild. OSRUI still has
openings in many of the eidot (units). If you have questions, or would
like to know more about camp and all it has to offer, I would love to
speak with you. You can also visit www.osrui.org.
v v v v v v v v v
On February 19, 2017, Temple Beth Israel and Koleynu will be
hosting Zemer Am: The Chicago Jewish Choral Festival. Choirs from
around the Chicagoland area will be joining in a day of music-making,
including ensembles from Milwaukee, Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, and
more. The festival will culminate in a concert at 4:00 p.m. which is free
and open to the public. All are encouraged to attend!
Joy & Blessings, Marla Aviva Bentley
sisterhooD neWs On behalf of Sisterhood, we would like to wish you all a very happy
New Year. What better way to begin the year 2017 than to make a
commitment to help others in need. An important part of Sisterhood is
our focus on welfare and social action.
On December 7th approximately 70 people attended a program
sponsored by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) of Chicago.
Director Jessica Schaffer spoke about The Global Refugee Crisis
and the Jewish Call to Action. We watched the documentary film
Every Face Has a Name and then Jessica led a discussion about the
parallels between the Jewish refugee experience and the resettlement
of immigrants in today’s society. Related to this topic, Temple Beth
Israel is networking with Refugee One and possibly with HIAS to
sponsor a refugee family.
Sisterhood is implementing a WRJ initiative Stepping up to
Success as a social action project. This has been designed to
support women who are looking for employment and are in need of
appropriate clothing to wear to work. As you are aware, women often
do not even have the proper attire for an interview and then if they are
fortunate to be hired, they do not have the clothing needed to enter
the work force. In order to help these women, Sisterhood is planning
a social action tea on Sunday, February 26th when we will collect
clothing to be sent to the Ark where a closet is being created by WRJ
Midwest to store the clothing. Women in need will be able to visit it
and choose clothing at no cost.
As one of your New Year’s resolutions, please consider supporting
Sisterhood and Temple Beth Israel in their ongoing commitment to
those in need.
Jane Page and Sheila Rosenfeld
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
sisterhooD AnniVersAries AnD birthDAys
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
Judi and Cary Weinstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/2/1996
Shirley and Hy Levens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/3/1946
Mary Anne and Raymond Wexler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/5/1967
Paula and Daniel Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3/14/1993
Gladys Brina and Lory Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/22/2015
Shana and Matthew Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/25/2001
Lisa Gelfond and Garry Manning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26/2000
Andrea and David Yelin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/5/1967
Deborah and Jay Shulruf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/29/1980
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Shelley Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/2
Aviva Sadkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4
Devy Weitzman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4
Rea Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/6
Eunice Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8
Louise Starkman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8
Margie Goldzweig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/9
Tanya Frid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/11
Joan Hakimi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/11
Florence Berman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/13
Roslyne Heimann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/17
Susan Derex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/19
Ione Novak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/19
Linda Perlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/21
Sandy Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/21
Dianne Venet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/24
Elaine Clearfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/25
Dale Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26
Sharon Glaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26
Ardel Fogel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/28
Andrea Blain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/30
Lee Schur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/30
Would you like to celebrate simchas and benefit Sisterhood TBI?
Uniongrams are only $2.00 each. Contact: Rozanne Epstein,
[email protected] , 847-786-3299 or Candy Siegel, maltesepeanut-biz
@yahoo.com, 847-679-4707.
chai notes FroM the MusiC DireCtor
U P C O M I N G S I S T E R H O O D E V E N T S
February 12, 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Board Meeting
February 15, 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .Dinner Night Out at Graziano's
February 15 and 22, 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Study with the Rabbi
February 22, 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . Evening Book Discussion Group,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A Man Called Ove
February 26, 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Social Action Tea
March 1, 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Open Program Meeting
March 1, 15 & 29th, 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Study with the Rabbi
March 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WRJ Fried Leadership Conference
March 5, 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Board Meeting
March 25, 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Event
UPCOM I NG B R OTHE R HOOD E V E NTS
February 5, 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . .Brunch and Book Discussion,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Art of Fielding
February 9, 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dinner Out
February 25, 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .An acapella evening
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .with The Cat’s Pajamas
March 12, 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purim Carnival
March 19, 9:00 a.m. . . .Breakfast followed by Adult Ed Program
Attention JournAlists AnD
Aspiring JournAlists!
reminder: Material for the bulletin is
due electronically to Barbara Seaver at
[email protected] on the 10th of the
month prior to publication. If you do not have
access to a computer, please submit paper
copy to the Temple office by the 7th of the
month prior to publication so that it can be
transcribed and sent by the 10th. The dead-
line for the March bulletin is February 10.
eVening sisterhooD book group
The Sisterhood Evening Book Discussion
Group will meet on Wednesday, February 22
in the TBI Cohn Library at 7:00 p.m. when
we will discuss A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik
Backman. Publishers Weekly calls it “A funny
crowd-pleaser that serves up laughs to accom-
pany a thoughtful reflection on loss and love.”
New members are welcome. The book is available at the public
library. Please RSVP to Linda Crohn, [email protected] or Jane
Page, [email protected] .
brotherhooD neWsIn addition to being President of Brotherhood, I am involved in a
number of other activities and initiatives at TBI. One of these is Chidush
– an innovative approach using Design Thinking as a way to make our
Jewish education programming even more effective and engaging. This
professionally guided, grant-funded effort includes TBI and seven other
local congregations. For at least the next eighteen months, I have the
honor and pleasure of working closely Rabbi Weinberg, Lori Sagarin,
Linda Perlin, and Amber Wood on this important initiative.
As part of our work, we recently interviewed a number of parents of
students in the middle grades. These rich conversations revealed a
number of things, including an interest in connecting with other parents
with children of similar ages through social activities that are not part of
the regular school schedule.
And it just so happens that on Saturday, February 25th from
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Brotherhood (no strangers to Design Thinking)
presents a most-ages evening with The Cats Pajamas - Vocal Band, an
acappella group that has been touring the world since 2005 and has
recently been featured on Next Great American Band, America's Got
Talent, and season 3 of NBC's The Sing-Off.
The price of $20 (ages 8-13) and $30 for adults, includes dinner
from Chicago Diner plus dessert. Angel sponsorship of $100 includes
two tickets. Sign up using the flyer included with this bulletin. For
additional information, contact David Spector at 708-218-4206 or at
[email protected] .
David Levinson – Brotherhood President
hoW i spent My Winter VACAtioncontinued
With all of this, I still had time to see my friends and visit some of my
favorite places.
I am already looking forward to my next trip when I will spend time
volunteering again – perhaps with the same organization and perhaps
with another. If you’d like to know more about Skilled Volunteers,
check out https://skillvolunteerisrael.org/. Or talk to me; I welcome your
questions.
Visit our librAry
Come and visit the Cohn Library located
on the lower level. Take time browsing
through our wonderful collection then check
out your selections. You will be glad you did!
personAlizeD inVitAtions AnD CArDs
Do you have a simcha coming up? Are you planning to send cards
for the holidays? Is there an announcement you or your company
would like to share? Sisterhood offers high quality personalized invita-
tions and cards at discounted prices. Elaine Berger can help you meet
your needs. Please contact her at [email protected] or 847-677-8737.
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FroM the DireCtor oF CongregAtionAl leArning
On Rosh Hashanah I spoke about my love of podcasts
and how I have used them to stay informed, broaden
my horizons, and expose myself to interesting thought
leaders and personalities out on the (radio) airwaves.
A few of you have asked for a list of the podcasts I
listen to and those that might be of interest to some of
you. You asked and I answer!
unOrthodox - This is my favorite. I feel like Marc, Liel, and Stephanie are
a part of my family. I have been listening to them from the beginning and
have come to find them entertaining and their guests interesting. They make
my Thursday mornings (when new episodes are released) a reason to get up
and get walking. They were just listed by The Guardian as one of the top
podcasts, so there is that, too!
israel Story – Currently on hiatus but they’ll return live in March. You can
currently listen to the backlog of archived episodes. Based on This American
Life, these stories tell unique stories of Israel in an easy listening format. For
those who really want a challenge, there is a Hebrew version, as well!
Person Place thing – Produced with the JCC in Manhattan, this podcast
isn’t an explicitly Jewish podcast, but it has just enough Jewish bona fides
(and is just so good) that I’d be remiss if I left it off this list. Randy Cohen
launched this one-on-one interview show in 2012 after wrapping up a
12-year stint penning The Ethicist column for The New York Times Magazine,
premising it on this theory: People are more interesting when speaking not
about themselves, but rather about things they’re passionate about (either
positively or negatively).
the Promised Podcast – This weekly show, launched in 2011 in coop-
eration with the English-language edition of the newspaper Haaretz and Tel
Aviv radio station TLV1, is all about Israeli politics, culture, and society.
Journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer, Israel Center for Educational Innovation
Director Don Futterman, and Bar-Ilan University science professor Noah
Efron talk about the issues of the day – from Natalie Portman’s directorial
debut to the Gaza blockade – from a self-described leftist perspective. The
hosts delineate their worldview in this way: “We live here, and love the place,
and it also often drives us crazy. Mostly, we want to understand it, with an
open mind and heart: the good, the bad and the ugly.”
You can subscribe to all of them by visiting iTunes on your smartphone.
I am happy to help anyone who needs some assistance subscribing to a
podcast. Just stop in or ask for help anytime you see me!
B’Shalom, Lori B. Sagarin
hoW i spent My Winter VACAtion
At breakfast in Machane Yehuda
about a year ago, my long-time friend,
Terry Hendin, told me about Skilled
Volunteers for Israel. I had been visiting
Israel almost every year for over 15
years and decided that my next trip
might be a better experience if I came as
a volunteer. Fast forward to December
2016 when I found myself working with some amazing people a few
times a week rather than returning to the same souvenir shops to buy
more tchotchkes to bring home and looking for ways to spend my time
between coffee breaks and lunches with my Israeli friends.
As I looked out at a magnificent Jerusalem sky from the 19th floor of
the City Tower in downtown Jerusalem shortly before I left, I evaluated
my experience.
What made this trip different?
• People i’ve Met: I had a chance to meet people as residents of Israel,
where they work and live. I worked with teachers and students; I
learned from tour guides and seminar instructors; I talked with finance
staff and directors and public relations teams; I met Catholic priests
and Coptic nuns, and rabbis, and a Holocaust survivor; I had discus-
sions with Jews and Christians and Muslims and settlers and
Palestinians. And I’ve been in the presence of imams and members
of Knesset, and leaders of wonderful and important peace-seeking
organizations.
• Places i’ve Been: I walked the halls of the Knesset and the halls of a
secular Yeshiva. I participated in three tours of the Christian Quarter
of the Old City – all led in Hebrew and each of them providing
different information. In the Old City I visited the Lutheran Church,
Christ Church, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; outside the
walls, I checked out Notre Dame. I attended Midnight Mass at
St. Andrews (a Scottish church) in English and Christmas Mass at
Saints Simeon and Anne Church in Hebrew in downtown Jerusalem. I
saw Palestinian villages that have virtually no infrastructure and
Jewish settlements that are gated to separate the residents from their
Palestinian neighbors; I observed the wall / fence from both sides and
saw how it is used to separate populations and to display graffiti. I
spent time at Yad VaShem with non-Jews whose lives haven’t been
punctuated by the events portrayed there and paid attention to their
reactions and their questions. I attended Shabbat morning services at
Har El, a synagogue that is part of the Reform movement in Israel. And
I shared Shabbat dinners with my adopted family in Jerusalem.
• new experiences: I also dropped in on the medical team at Terem,
an emergency clinic after I took a nasty spill one evening. I tried to
walk it off but, the next morning when I saw that my injured knee was
swollen to well beyond its normal size, I asked a friend to take me to
Terem. While not something I recommend as a must see, this gave me
an opportunity to see a side of Israel that I hadn’t seen before. It also
added many words to my active Hebrew vocabulary.
• Miscellaneous experiences:
• Participating in staff meetings – in Hebrew.
• Shopping in Ikea in Rishon LeTsion and eating in the kosher
Swedish cafeteria
• Listening to the general chaos in a high school teachers’ room
• Hearing the silence as the secular new year happened
• Packing lunches for work days
By Barbara Seaver
Continued on Page 4
CAlling All Writers,
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would meet to discuss writing techniques, creativity, writer’s block,
and other challenges that creative people cope with. The group would
also read, and (gently) critique member’s writing. We might even bring
in professionals to provide insight into the creative process. If you are
interested in being a part of such a group, please contact Richard
Rotberg at [email protected] .
If enough individuals are interested, we will plan a meeting at the
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in the teMple FAMilyMAzEL TOV TO:
Lynn and Jack Roth on the birth of twin grandsons.
Laura and Leon Finkel on the birth of their grandson, zador Springer,
son of Szylvia and Joey Springer.
Madelon and Chuck Gryll on the birth of their grandson, Landon
Asher Gryll, son of Jami and Brian Gryll.
Paula and Bruce Fischer on the birth of their granddaughter, zosia
Rose Grenetz, daughter of Rebecca Fischer and Michael Grenetz.
Gayle and Stephen Grossmark on the birth of their granddaughter,
Nora Kennedy.
ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY:
The following Temple members are recovering from recent illness or
surgery: Diane Alfille, Ellie Katz Castellano, Henry Gussis, Ina Hill, Rabbi
Leonard Kravitz, Patti Levy, Abby Murray, Marissa Rubin, Sue Rubin,
Lee Schur, Helene Steen and Sharrel Titlebaum. We wish them all a
speedy recovery.
CONDOLENCES:
We note with sorrow the passing of Israel Rubinstein, father of
Wayne Rubinstein; Robert J. Lipsig, father of Tracey Lipsig Kite; Eva
Hofman, grandmother of Laurie Sporn; Laurence Greenfield, cousin of
Cynthia Roth-Garfield; Suzie Woods-Cohen, niece of Clifford Levy. May
their memories be a blessing.
FroM the presiDenthAppy seCulAr neW yeAr
As you read this, the second month of the secular
year has started. The new year is considered a time
of rededication and renewal of commitments. The
concept borrows some of the tradition from our own
Jewish High Holidays.
If part of your new year’s commitment is to learn
more about Judaism, then TBI can help. Learning is
not just for kids; and it’s easy. The adult continuing
education program at TBI continues to evolve and expand.
Read through the weekly Shabbat handout and attend the various
adult education programs planned for the upcoming weeks. You can
also call the Temple office (847-675-0951), check the weekly e-blast, or
visit the website at www.tbiskokie.org to see the details. The events and
programs include study sessions led by congregants and recognized
authors, history lectures, Hebrew lessons, book discussions, movie
nights, and more. Although many of the programs are ongoing, most of
them are structured to accommodate less than regular attendance.
Whether your objective is to sharpen your mind, socialize and
learn, or just be entertained, TBI has something wonderful to offer. By
participating in these programs, you also help to perpetuate, expand,
and influence future programming.
TBI is partnering with Refugee One to sponsor one or two families.
You may have already received a letter or email on this subject. This is
part of our commitment to social action. We will welcome a new refugee
family to the Chicago area with the help of this organization. It has long
been the province of the Jewish community to welcome those who have
been forced to flee their homes. In the 1930’s and 1940’s, those
refugees were Jews displaced by the annihilation planned by the Nazis.
Now they come from other parts of the world and suffer a similar sense
of loss and fear that drives them from their homeland. You can help by
volunteering your time or making a donation. This is very important work
that will help give a family a foothold in a new homeland.
Not all of our goals for the new year center around Temple activities.
Most of us take a multifaceted approach to re-enlightenment.
In July of 1999, we adopted a pair of adult cats from the Evanston
Animal Shelter. One of them lived to a ripe old age and was with us until
April of 2016. At the time we made a commitment to adopt again, but
decided to defer any action until we were emotionally and physically
ready. The new year seemed to provide the perfect time to take action.
On January 7, 2017, we became the new cat parents of Penelope Pasta
Perlin, whose previous home was the Evanston Animal Shelter. For
those of you who are pet owners, you are well aware that any kindness
involved in providing a shelter animal with a home is returned many
times over by that pet to its new family.
I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year, and hope you may
make progress towards your personal aspirations. See you around
Temple!
By Linda PerlinnAnette b. MenDelsohn
tree oF liFe FunD
Funds used for the beautification
of Temple Beth Israel
Donor in honor of
Jane and Al Page . . . . . .Dale and Joe Cone’s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anniversary
Donor in Memory of
Harriet and Richard Arons
Minna Einhorn
Nina Henry
Ione and Steve Novak
Jolie Rubin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
siDney i. Cole CAMp
sCholArship FunD
Provides camp scholarships
for our students who attend
Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute Camp
Donor in honor of
Elaine Fox . . . . . . . . . .Jonathan’s Bar Mitzvah
Iris & Jim Friedlieb . . .Linda Janush’s birthday
Kol Sasson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Donation
Donor in Memory of
Eunice Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harry A. Berman
Eunice Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minnie Berman
Eunice Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fae K. Levine
Hedy Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Cole
Hedy Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sally B. Cole
rAbbi’s DisCretionAry FunD
Provides funds for charitable uses
within and outside the congregation
at the discretion of the Rabbi
Donor in honor of
Larry Hyman . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Donation
Donor in Memory of
Carole & Robert Arenson . .Florence Strusiner
Bena Bloom & Family . . . . . . . . . .Robert Buzil
Iris & James Friedlieb . . . . . . .Walter Friedlieb
Cynthia Roth Garfield . . . . .Ruth Kaplan Roth
Cynthia Roth Garfield . . . . . . . . . . .Jules Roth
Lotus Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Irwin Greene
Wayne Rhine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mildred Rhine
Roberta & Howard Rosell . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
Eleanor & Ed Rosen . . . . . . . . . . . .Tillie Rosen
Eleanor & Ed Rosen . . . . . . . . . . .Harry Rosen
Lee Schur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shirley Singer
eDuCAtion FunD
Provides funds for Jewish education at TBI
Donor in honor of
Sherry Brick & Family . .High Holiday Services
Ellen & Noah Bronfeld . . . . .General Donation
Nancy & Joel Goodman . .Lynn & Jack Roth’s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . twin grandsons
Nancy & Joel Goodman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Madelon & Chuck Gryll's
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .grandson, Landon Gryll
Irving Loundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBI Schools
Roberta & Henry Nussbaum . .Second Day of
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosh Hashanah Services
Lee Schur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy & Jeff Sands
. . .in appreciation of their kindness to me
Donor in Memory of
Barbara & Bob Agdern . . . . . . .Shirley Agdern
Marshall Bofman . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lena Bofman
Nancy & Joel Goodman . . . . . .Sara Pearlstein
Sharon & Norm Grad . . . . . . .Nathan Saphier
Sharon & Norm Grad . . . . . . . .Rhoda Saphier
Nina & David Henry . . . . . . .Israel Rubenstein
Lee Keno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marcy Keno
Tracey Kite & Andy Glick . . . . . . . . .Bruce Kite
Tracey Kite & Andy Glick . . . . . . . .Robert Kite
Muriel Landesman . . . . .Florence Kirsch Blum
Joan & Albert Leb . . . . . . . . . . .Emanuel Ager
William Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay Witt
Mimi & Bob Miller
Alvina Shutan . . . . . . . . . . .Robert L. Schwarz
Mary Roth & Phill Singer . . . . . . . . . .Ilse Herst
Barbara Seaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Garbel
Frances Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minette Stein
Dianne Venet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bess Venet
Abby & Jordon Chalfin
Merle Freeman
Ronald Friedman
Joyce Gartzman
Janice Genovese
Denyse & Bruce Goodman
David & Maura Guten
Lisa Guten
Lupe Guten
Nancy & Marvin Himmelstein
Ron, Lisa, Rob, Hilary Jericho
William Levy
Gloria & Seymour Paull
Sharyl & Mitchell Portugal
Sharon Silver
Cari & Michael Strauss
Janet Swig & Family . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
MusiC FunD
Provides funds for music programs
Donor in Memory of
Paula Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Betty Giffin
Becky Reuhs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sadie Sherman
Bruce Lebedoff Anders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Jeanette Lebedoff Steinberg
soCiAl serViCe FunD
Provides support for social service
programs within the Temple and
in the surrounding community and
to some individual tzedakah recipients
Donor in Memory of
Sharon & Norm Grad . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan Fox
Barbara Nidetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melvin Nidetz
FAye AnD hoWArD riCe
CulturAl FunD
This fund provides support for social
and cultural programming including
scholars in residence
Donor in Memory of
David, Adria, Jordan Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy Weisman Rice
Sandra Terman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
torAh FunD
Provides support for all Temple programs
Donor in Memory of
Jack Kolof
Rita & Allen Pomerance . . . . . . . .Ruth Dauber
Joseph AnDelMAn isrAel
sCholArship FunD
Provides funds to support
student travel to Israel
Donor in Memory of
Elaine Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rhoda Saphier
Morris FAMily FunD
Provides funds for social action projects in
Skokie and surrounding communities
Donor in Memory of
Ione & Steve Novak . . . . . . .Wendy Richards,
. . . . . .Nathan Richards, Jeanne Richards
Lillian & Alan Gerstner . . . . .Florence Gerstner
ContributionsA minimum contribution of $15.00 (unless otherwise noted) for donation to be acknowledged with a card and published in the bulletin.
in MeMOriaM
Temple Beth Israel announces with profound sorrow the passing of
RUTH DAUBER
May her memory be a blessing
JCFs’s
JeWish Center
For ADDiCtion
presents:
Freedom Song
a Musical Production about
addiction and recovery in the Jewish Community
This transformative performance brings to life the family experience
of addiction within our community. Appropriate for adults and teens,
Freedom Song weaves together personal stories of addiction and
a family’s Passover Seder. An informal Q&A with cast members, all
of whom are in recovery at Beit T’Shuvah, immediately follows the
performance.
Sunday, February 26, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Temple Jeremiah, 937 North Happ Road, Northfield
Monday, February 27, 2017 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway, Chicago
Although this is a Free event, please be sure to Reserve your seat
today: bit.ly/JewishCenterAddiction. For more information please
call 847.745.5422.
TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL
SPRING GALA
APRIL 22, 2017
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shAbbAt Friday evening, February 3*
5:30 P.M. – Likrat Shabbat
6:15 P.M. – Kabbalat Shabbat
February Birthday Blessings
shAbbAt saturday Morning, February 4 at 10:30 A.M.
Torah Portion “Bo”
shAbbAt Friday evening, February 10 at 7:30 p.M.
6:00 P.M. Shalom Shabbat
7:30 P.M. Erev Shabbat services
shAbbAt saturday Morning, February 11 at 10:30 A.M.
Bar Mitzvah of Efram Stewart
Son of Mikala and Adam Stewart
Torah Portion “Beshalach”
shAbbAt Friday evening, February 17*
5:30 P.M. – Likrat Shabbat
6:15 P.M. – Kabbalat Shabbat
shAbbAt saturday Morning, February 18 at 10:30 A.M.
Torah Portion “Yitro”
shAbbAt Friday evening, February 24 at 7:30 p.M.
Rabbis’ Yahrzeits
shAbbAt saturday Morning, February 25 at 10:30 A.M.
Shabbat Shekalim
Torah Portion “Mishpatim”
*please note time
February 2017 Shevat – Adar 5777 Volume 100 Number 4
We are living in tumultuous times.
Regardless of which political party one supports,
the future is uncertain and change is likely. For
us Jews this is nothing new. It could be argued
that the only constant in Judaism is change.
And yet, even with continuous change there is
continuity: there are time-honored values that
have held us in good stead throughout the
centuries; we have been reading the same Torah for millennia even
while our understanding and interpretation of its teachings adapt in light
of contemporary circumstance; the Hebrew language is a certain and
crucial component of Jewish life and literature conveying through its
vocabulary and structure Jewish philosophy, theology and culture; the
synagogue continues to be a primary gathering place for Jews, especially
on the special days of the year and the critical moments in our lives.
Because we are accustomed to continuous change, we know how
to look for anchors, traditions and customs that will steady us through
tumultuous times. The High Holidays provide us such an anchor. Each
year we gather together to reflect on the past and resolve for the future,
to celebrate that which we share in common, and to highlight the sins
and successes that make each of us unique. On Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur we see old friends and greet new ones. We read familiar
words and are inspired by familiar melodies.
Now, as we at Temple Beth Israel move toward the adoption of a
new Machzor (High Holiday prayerbook), we will still be able to use our
High Holidays as an anchor. We will still see old friends and greet new
ones. We will still affirm the time-honored values of our tradition. We
will still be stirred by the sound of the shofar. We will still read familiar
words and be inspired by familiar melodies. And we will also have the
opportunity to use contemporary idioms and faithful yet colloquial
translations of the Hebrew. Transliteration of all Hebrew passages will
allow all of us to participate more fully. The layout of the new book, and
the supplemental readings and footnotes, will offer new opportunities
for engagement while also allowing for private reflection.
The TBI leadership wants to give you, our members and friends, the
opportunity to “meet” the new Machzor, titled Mishkan Hanefesh, and
become acquainted with its contours and content. We have purchased
30 copies that were used by the Jewish Life Council and the Board of
Trustees in an extensive review process (and by attendees at our
Congregational Retreat in December) and will now be used in small
group review sessions. Rabbi Weinberg will lead two familiarization
sessions in February:
• Sunday February 12th at 10:00 a.m.
• Tuesday February 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Please contact the Temple office (847-675-0951) to let us know of
your interest and to register for one of these sessions (as we will only
conduct the session if we have prior registration for it). You may also
learn more about Mishkan Hanefesh at ccarpress.org.
Just as the Mishkan (the Tabernacle), served our biblical ancestors
as a place of refuge and spiritual mooring, so Mishkan Hanefesh will
come to serve us as an anchor in tumultuous times.
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Temple Beth Israel Bulletin (USPS 537-480)Published Monthly by
3601 W. Dempster Street • Skokie, Illinois 60076847.675.0951 • www.tbiskokie.org
Michael A.Weinberg, RabbiLori B.Sagarin, RJE, Director of Congregational Learning
Marla Aviva Bentley, Music DirectorLinda Perlin, President
Ernst M. Lorge, Rabbi Emeritus*S. Felix Mendelsohn, Founding Rabbi*
*of Blessed Memory
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P E R I O D I CA L P O STAG E PA I D AT S KO K I E , I L
A MeMbership MoMentBy Helene Levine, Vice President of Member Services
Our Temple Beth Israel Membership Committee has as its purpose
to seek out new arrivals to the community, as well as current residents
who are not affiliated with a local synagogue; to acquaint them with the
various aspects of Temple Beth Israel; and to extend to them a warm
welcome and an invitation to join. It also has as one of its purposes to
seek out inactive members and to renew their interest and participation
as part of the TBI Community. The TBI Membership Committee also
encourages unaffiliated Jews to consider formal affiliation, stressing both
the privileges and responsibilities that come with Temple membership;
and to embrace and orient new members to the congregation.
New Member Orientation is scheduled for Sunday, February 26 from
9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for member households that have joined
TBI in 2016-2017. This overview of Temple services, programs, and
committees will be presented by our professional staff, Temple Board
vice-presidents, and representatives from Sisterhood and Brotherhood.
For more information contact Helene Levine at [email protected] .
Darth SeDer anD Other BaD ParODieS!
are yOu reaDy?
The Biennial TBI Purim Shpiel is under way for Saturday night, March 11, 2017! Yes, we have hundreds of applications
flooding in from former US campaign workers, but they don’t seem to have a sense of humor. And yes, we have hundreds
of applications flooding in from computer hackers, but they all seem to have heavy Russian accents. So, we are calling
for cast and crew from TBI members. Please contact Michael Lorge (847-674-0344) if you can’t act, sing or dance and
want to act, sing, and dance in front of an unforgiving audience of your family and friends. To avoid being recruited as part
of the cast, you can promise to be a sponsor for this year’s Purim Shpiel by pledging $100 in an email to Michael Lorge
([email protected] ). It is always fun whether you are part of the cast or a sponsor.
