FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY Rabbi Sidney M. Helbraun Dear Friends, I recently heard a lecture by Dr. Jonathan Cohen, the dean of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, on the topic: Israel at the Crossroads. In the lecture he presented a “wide lens perspective” of how American Jews view Israel, as opposed to how Israelis view themselves. In seeking to understand the differences Dr. Cohen noted that the lenses our communities use to view events of the day come out of very different historical experiences. Cohen observed that the American Jewish community is comprised largely of Jews who left Europe before the Holocaust, and who left Russia before the rise of the Soviet Union – escaping the worst persecution and oppression of the 20 th century. Meanwhile, Israel’s population is comprised of Jews who survived the Holocaust and endured the Soviet Union, as well as families who lived for centuries in North African and Middle Eastern countries. Thus, he surmised, we should probably be more surprised by how often our world views align, than by the policy disagreements that occasionally divide us. Another interesting observation: Even though more Jews live in Israel today than ever before, there are around a million Israelis living outside the land, in places like Europe, Australia, Canada and America. While Jews have the right to live wherever they choose, I was surprised to learn that out of all the emigrant communities that exist, Israelis are the fastest disappearing diaspora community in the world, the quickest to assimilate into their new country and leave their land of origin behind. Why is this so? I believe it might be related to the culture that these Israelis grew up in. While cultures evolve over time, the vast majority of non-Orthodox Israelis define themselves as secular. Thus, even though their native tongue is Hebrew, and they grew up knowing when the Jewish holidays occurred, the synagogue was never a part of their upbringing. “They didn’t need it,” they said. After all, they lived in a place where “everyone was Jewish”. But what happens when they leave Israel for a new country? It seems they quickly lose their connection to their heritage and people. Simply put, speaking Hebrew, eating falafel and observing “secular” holidays is not enough to maintain an Israeli or a Jewish identity. If you want the next generation to pass your traditions and heritage on, you need to do something more. As I considered the fate of secular Israeli emigrants, I couldn’t help comparing them to the majority of American Jews who take a similar approach to Jewish life. “We gave our kids a bar mitzvah,” they say. “We eat at Max and Benny’s.” “Why do we need to belong to a temple?” The answer seems clear. If a culture is to survive, let alone flourish, outside its homeland, it needs an enduring connection to its “home” community. As long as one lives within the culture of a community, swims in its sea, the culture will endure. But if one leaves that culture, the ties that bind one to their old heritage and community quickly fray and disappear. In truth, we need not look to the Israeli experience to learn this lesson, for the recent Pew Study shows the very same results. For Judaism to survive from one generation to the next, it requires a connection and commitment that goes beyond a life cycle event; it requires a connection to community. This is why, against all odds, the Jewish people have managed to survive in this world, because no matter where we’ve lived, we made it a priority to build and sustain our community and support our congregations. The promise of the future is in our hands. Let us ensure that our community continues to prosper and flourish. Volume 217 January 2016 Tevet/Sh’vat 5776 3610 Dundee Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 www.templebeth-el.org Cantor’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Men’s Club Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sisterhood Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Adult Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tikkun Olam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Support TBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Service Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Page IN THIS ISSUE
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FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY Rabbi Sidney M. Helbraun
Dear Friends, I recently heard a lecture by Dr. Jonathan Cohen, the dean of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, on the topic: Israel at the Crossroads. In the lecture he presented a “wide lens perspective” of how American Jews view Israel, as opposed to how Israelis view themselves. In seeking to understand the differences Dr. Cohen noted that the lenses our communities use to view events of the day come out of very different historical experiences. Cohen observed that the American Jewish community is comprised largely of Jews who left Europe before the Holocaust, and who left Russia before the rise of the Soviet Union – escaping the worst persecution and oppression of the 20th century. Meanwhile, Israel’s population is comprised of Jews who survived the Holocaust and endured the Soviet Union, as well as families who lived for centuries in North African and Middle Eastern countries. Thus, he surmised, we should probably be more surprised by how often our world views align, than by the policy disagreements that occasionally divide us. Another interesting observation: Even though more Jews live in Israel today than ever before, there are around a million Israelis living outside the land, in places like Europe, Australia, Canada and America. While Jews have the right to live wherever they choose, I was surprised to learn that out of all the emigrant communities that exist, Israelis are the fastest disappearing diaspora community in the world, the quickest to assimilate into their new country and leave their land of origin behind. Why is this so? I believe it might be related to the culture that these Israelis grew up in. While cultures evolve over time, the
vast majority of non-Orthodox Israelis define themselves as secular. Thus, even though their native tongue is Hebrew, and they grew up knowing when the Jewish holidays occurred, the synagogue was never a part of their upbringing. “They didn’t need it,” they said. After all, they lived in a place where “everyone was Jewish”. But what happens when they leave Israel for a new country? It seems they quickly lose their connection to their heritage and people. Simply put, speaking Hebrew, eating falafel and observing “secular” holidays is not enough to maintain an Israeli or a Jewish identity. If you want the next generation to pass your traditions and heritage on, you need to do something more. As I considered the fate of secular Israeli emigrants, I couldn’t help comparing them to the majority of American Jews who take a similar approach to Jewish life. “We gave our kids a bar mitzvah,” they say. “We eat at Max and Benny’s.” “Why do we need to belong to a temple?” The answer seems clear. If a culture is to survive, let alone flourish, outside its homeland, it needs an enduring connection to its “home” community. As long as one lives within the culture of a community, swims in its sea, the culture will endure. But if one leaves that culture, the ties that bind one to their old heritage and community quickly fray and disappear. In truth, we need not look to the Israeli experience to learn this lesson, for the recent Pew Study shows the very same results. For Judaism to survive from one generation to the next, it requires a connection and commitment that goes beyond a life cycle event; it requires a connection to community. This is why, against all odds, the Jewish people have managed to survive in this world, because no matter where we’ve lived, we made it a priority to build and sustain our community and support our congregations. The promise of the future is in our hands. Let us ensure that our community continues to prosper and flourish.
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The Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Centers will be having it’s scholarship event, “Escape to Summer,” on Sunday, February 21, at Congregation Bnai Tikvah in Deerfield. Bressler Entertainment, RC Juggles, a silent auction and much more is planned. It is sure to be a fun afternoon for the entire family, and
we hope to see many of our Temple Beth-El families there. Check out our Board of Jewish Education-ECC Facebook page and our Bje-Ecc at Beth El Facebook page for information. We are currently registering for the 2016-2017 school year. If you have any friends or relatives who might be interested, please let them know about our great school. I can be reached by phone- 847.272.4455 or by email [email protected] Happy New Year!
Cantor’s Notes
In November, I participated in a brief, but important day and a half inclusion summit. Hosted in Boston by the Ruderman Foundation, I, along with 550 attendees, had the opportunity to learn from exceptional speakers, including Senator Tom Harkin, who helped to write the Americans with Disabilities Act, Loretta Claiborne, a Special Olympics track and field multiple gold medal winner who is also an inspirational speaker, Ron Suskind, author of Life, Animated, the story of how Disney helped his son with Autism find a place in the world, and many, many others who are doing their part for people with disabilities. In addition to these recognizable and important public figures, the summit also featured those who have disabilities. The summit was educational and thought provoking, and in many ways, ground breaking. I began my time at the summit at a small round table during a “networking” session before the opening plenary. While I went to sessions on the importance of language, employing people with disabilities, and inclusion and religion in addition to hearing all the wonderful speakers at the summit, this first conversation I had with just 3 others during that first networking session stands out the most for me. There were several networking options, but I chose to attend the group discussing mental illness and disabilities. Why? Because while I do consider myself quite learned in disabilities and advocacy, I know little about mental illness. And I believe, as we came to discuss in our small group, this is a result of the stigma that still exists around mental illness. One thing I know for certain: there is absolutely nothing wrong or shameful with having a mental illness, yet, in our society, we have
been slow to be accepting of those with mental illness. We are quick to point blame on mental illness; for example: person X just opened fire on a shopping mall…That person must have been suffering from mental illness. But the truth of the matter is that mental illness is not the root cause of the evil in this world, and it is not the scapegoat for when things go wrong. I would like to encourage anyone in our congregation who may be suffering or dealing with any mental illness to come and speak with me or Rabbi Helbraun. We, as a community, will never shun you; rather, we will do our best to help. Most importantly, we will do our best to remind you that ours is a community that cares and that is open to all people at all times. I want to leave you with one last take away from the inclusion summit. Below you’ll find a poignant cartoon about universal design: clearing a path for people with disabilities clears the path for everyone.
CANTOR’S NOTES Cantor Faryn H. K. Rudnick
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Before we celebrated the start of Chanukah, dozens of TBE members enjoyed brunch with Adam Rogowin; Senior Director Public Relations for the Chicago Blackhawks. Adam, a Morton Grove native, gave the TBE family an up close and personal look into the Blackhawks inner-workings. Attendees enjoyed the
conversation and the best Lox and Bagel brunch deal in all of Chicago. Calling All Dad’s! The Men’s Club will be hosting our second “BIG Breakfast” of the year for fathers of students. Join us on Sunday, January 10, at 9:30 am for a great morning of good food, great conversation and better friends. RSVP: [email protected] or call 847.682.1234. Happy & Healthy 2016!
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Many thanks to LORA PLACIK, LESLIE SCHLESINGER, SUE HANOVER, BARB HARRIS and LESLIE RESIS for organizing and volunteering for the Gift Shop Grand Reopening.
We have many programs coming up, including a members-only book club led by Rabbi Helbraun on January 13. We are reading “A Backpack, a Bear and Eight Crates of Vodka” by Lev Golinkin. ANDREA BROWN is hosting the event at her home. Our popular White Elephant Auction will be emceed by Helen Melnick on February 9. Location TBD. Any questions or comments? Please email me at [email protected].
SISTERHOOD UPDATE Amy Tuchler, President
SHOP AT THE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP! SPECIAL FEATURE: Come visit the Sisterhood Gift Shop! We have an assortment of decorative and fun mezuzzot at reasonable prices. There are designs for all different spaces.
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ARE YOU COPING
WITH LOSS & CHANGE? We invite you to attend an
Adult Grief Support Group led by Noah C. Weinstein, MA, LCPC.
Noah is a Northbrook-based psychotherapist specializing in grief,
loss and transition. The group ill meet at TBE on
January 27 at 7:00 pm Open to all
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SUPPORT ISRAEL BUY ISRAEL BONDS - Need to purchase a gift for a special occasion? Are you unsure of what to buy? Why not purchase a 5-Year Mazel Tov Savings Bond? Prices begin at $100. Pick up an informational sheet at the Temple or log on to israelbonds.com. Mention Temple Beth-El on your form. Questions? Contact the Israel Bond Office 312-558-9400.
BUY ISRAELI GOODS - Maimonides taught us that the highest form of helping people is to support them so they can help themselves. A great way to do that without incurring any additional costs is to make the purchase of Israeli products part of our regular shopping. Israeli products that are readily available from local merchants include food, wine, women’s apparel, fashion designer jewelry, baby and child apparel, hardware, health and beauty aids, footwear, toys and games, flowers, and more! Available products, and the local stores that are likely to stock them, can be found at: www.buyisraelgoods.org (BIG).
Did you Know……SHALVA Collects Cellphones? For quite a few years, Temple Beth-El has been generously collecting cell phones for SHALVA. We thought you’d enjoy knowing a bit about how this process works. The phones are collected, then shipped to Shelter Alliance, a recycling operation in Florida. They pay SHALVA according to the “blue book” value of each phone. In processing the thousands of phones sent to them every year, they wipe clean all personal data and either refurbish the phones, recycle the parts or melt them down. Each year SHALVA receives around $4,000-5,000 just by collecting your old or broken cellphones. All of these dollars go directly to help our clients. Shelter Alliance has expanded their recycling program and now accepts ipods, ipads, and Readers. So, think about all those old cellphones, ipads and ipods taking up space in your drawer or closet, and help us turn them into dollars for clients.
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Consider a contribution to one of the many TBE funds to honor, celebrate, or memorialize a family member or friend.
Donations can be earmarked to one of the following funds via our website (www.templebeth-el.org) or stopping at the Temple for a form. To ensure accuracy, we prefer not to receive donations over the phone. We appreciate all contributions and suggest a minimum donation of $10 per acknowledgement.
Matthew Schaffer-Schwartz z”l Tikkun Olam Award Fund (Payable to: MSSM Fund)*
Memorial Fund Milton Steinberg z”l Parenting Fund (Payable to: Milton Steinberg Parenting Fund)* Mishkan T’filah Prayer Book Plate ($36 minimum donation) Perpetuation Fund Phyllis Natalie Podolsky z”l Library Fund (Payable to: PPML Fund)* Rabbi Helbraun’s Discretionary Fund (Payable to: Rabbi Helbraun’s Discretionary Fund)*
Blitz Family Children’s Cultural Arts Fund (Payable to: BFCCA Fund)* B’yachad Cantor Rudnick’s Discretionary Fund (Payable to: Cantor Rudnick’s Discretionary Fund)* Children’s Library Fund Education Fund Free Will Kaplan Camp Scholarship Fund Libby Golden z”l Memorial Fund (Payable to: Libby Golden Memorial Fund)*
Social Action Fund TBE Employee Appreciation Fund TBE Endowment Fund (Payable to TBE Endowment Fund) TBE General Fund TBE Men’s Club (Payable to:TBE Men’s Club)* TBE Sisterhood (Payable to:TBE Sisterhood)* Torah Fund Tree of Life $154/leaf (Leaf wording form will be sent) Tzedakah Fund YoBE – Youth of Beth-El (Payable to: YoBE)*
TBE MONTHLY TZEDAKAH COLLECTIONS A tzedakah box is located in the lobby just outside our Mishkan. Tzedakah for January will go to EZRA/Uptown Café, that provides
a wide variety of services for those in need in Chicago including operating a homeless shelter. Checks should be made payable to Temple Beth-El and mailed to the Temple office marked “tzedakah.”
As always, we thank you for your continuous and generous support.
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Elaine Cooper Koffman
The Social Action Committee (SAC) has one event per month at CJE SeniorLife’s Robineau Residence. On October 21, four members of the SAC – Ron Goldman, Doris Guthman, Stewart Schram, and I – participated with the residents in two activities. First, we read the beginning words of famous sayings and the residents were very skillful at finishing each saying. Second, we got to better know each other and ourselves by answering a survey with items such as “What makes YOU happy?” and “List the people who changed your life.” On November 11, the SAC had a Veterans’ Day celebration at Robineau. It included, among other things, people telling about their experiences and the experiences of their family members in the service and singing patriotic songs. SAC member Marcia Kanarek coordinates the TBE volunteers who help at the birthday parties that take place at CJE SeniorLife’s Gidwitz Place on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:15 to approximately 3:15 pm. In October, she was assisted by her granddaughter Jocelyn and Joanne Liberman. This activity is appropriate both for adults and for children of any age. Please call or email Marcia (847-826-1954 or [email protected]) to participate. TBE’s Uptown Cafe volunteers for November 12 were:
Doris Guthman; Laura & Dean Harris; Amy, Jim, & Adam Tuchler; and I. Our dates for 2016 are: Sunday, January 17; Tuesday, February 16; Thursday, May 19; Sunday, July 10;
Tuesday, September 20; and Thursday, November 17. Volunteers work as servers from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on weekdays and from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm on Sundays. Children who are at least 12 years old may volunteer, so this is a meaningful bar/bat mitzvah project. Please call or email me ([email protected] or 847-679-8525) to be a waiter/waitress at the Café. SAC member Joan Freud is again making arrangements for TBE’s annual blood drive in memory of Robert Kaiser, the beloved late husband of former synagogue president Rosely Kaiser. It will take place on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Please contact Joan ([email protected]) to reserve a convenient time slot. You will be treated gently and offered drinks and snacks. Most importantly, you will have done a good deed, since, as LifeSource tells us, “Half the population will need blood during their lifetimes, yet fewer than five percent of eligible donors regularly donate.” Last year, 51 people were donors, which is excellent. This year, let’s do even better! The members of the SAC invite you to join us in our efforts to help “repair the world.” If you have any suggestions for new activities, please contact me (See phone number and email address above).
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January 30 Adam Tuchler Son of Amy & Jim Tuchler Maple School
January 9 Lily Kussman Daughter of Wendy & Trevor Kussman Wood Oaks Jr. High School
January 30 Max Sobel Son of Emily & Josh Sobel Northbrook Jr. High School
January B’nai Mitzvahs
Grandparents Cyndee Schaffer & Doug Schwartz on the birth of Micah Isaac Shifrin born November 19, 2015 to Ariel Schwartz & Jonah Shifrin
Ask the Rabbi
Send your questions to Rabbi Helbraun [email protected]. In the subject line write “Ask the Rabbi.” You will get a response back from Rabbi Helbraun to answer your question and then we will publish it in the next edition of the Bulletin to help others who might be curious too. Q Over the years I have collected so many kippot from all of the mitzvahs my family has
attended. I just don't have the room to keep them all. What is the proper way to dispose of excess kippot? It doesn't feel right to me to throw them in the garbage. Any
advice?
A Is there a proper way to dispose of old Kippot? While the answer to this question is straightforward, the fact that it was asked at all makes a statement about how far the Reform movement has moved in a short period of time.
Having grown up in a Reform congregation (Temple Judea Mitzpah in Skokie) I was taught that the kippah was a relic of the past. My rabbi, Karl Weiner, believed this so strongly that he did not allow kippot to be worn in the sanctuary. His rationale was that nowhere is the practice of wearing head coverings mentioned, let alone required, in either the Torah or in the Halacha (Jewish law). Thus, rather than a required observance, wearing a kippah is a minhag (or custom). It was with this background in mind that early Reform rabbis weighed the importance of observing a “dated” custom, against the practices of their age, where proper behavior demanded that a respectful person remove his head covering when entering a building or a home. And if etiquette required taking off a hat when entering a business or a residence, than all the more so should a respectful individual be required to remove a head covering when entering the house of God. To do otherwise might appear to be a Hillul HaShem (treating God in a disgraceful way.) So what would those rabbis think about us Reform Jews today, wondering about the sanctity of head coverings that just a generation ago had been removed from our houses of worship all together? It’s a good question, but one for another column. As far as today’s question goes: Is there a proper way to dispose of kippot? The answer is simple: No. While Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist Jews may disagree about where and when one “might” or “should” wear it today, we all agree that there is no special way to dispose of a kippah.
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MEMORIAL PLAQUES In addition to the names requested through the Yahrzeit Fund, the following names are read on Erev Shabbat as shown below.
Dec. 27- Jan. 2 Jan. 3-9 Jan. 10-16 Jan. 17-23 Jan. 24-30 Jan. 31-Feb. 6 15-21 Tevet 22-28 Tevet 29 Tevet-6 Shevat 7-13 Shevat 14-20 Shevat 21-27 Shevat Gertrude Carnow Benjamin Ball Elmer Ascherman Paul Barichello Israel Berman Caroline Alexander William Coren Fred Bernheim Lillian Berenson Joan Berten Mark Binstein Florence Brody Earl Dann Andrea Camras Benjamin Berkowitz Melville Beswick Henrietta Chasanov Ida Cash Roy Davidow Sidney Cohen Elaine Brichta Rose Brown Alex Cohen Nathan Cash Alfred Feiger Sol Gavlin Doris Diamond Jack Elbin Lois Dolnick Margaret Cohan Essie Freud Trent Glickson Philip Elkin Hyman Filerman Rachel Gethner Ida Cohen Adrian Gardner Lillian Gothelf Sidney Fisher Hattie Fischer Sarah Gordon Eva Cooper Sydelle Hork Gustave Hartman Benjamin Golden Arthur Foosner Max Hecktman Jerome Dickler Charlotte Jacobs Harry Herzman Charlotte Gubin Sarah Frank Helen Herzman Florence Epstein William Klemptner Louis Herzog Clarissa Jacobson Yetta Friedman Marie Holzer Zlota Furer Helen Klinger Annabelle Hoff Muriel Kahan Harry Gingery Celia Horvitz Gertrude Gerwitz Sarah Kornreich Harry Hoff Harry Kamstock Lena Gutman Gershon Joffe Sally Glick Irving Kuklin Herman Jacobson Otto Klemperer Sharon Helbraun Robert Karet Samuel Goldberg Benjamin Lewin Adolph Levit Gerald Kraft William Holzer Irving Kolber Alfred Gore Fannie Manowitz Joseph Levy Paul Krass Benjamin Horwich Rosa Lichtenstadt Carole Graw Bessie Mawrence Dora Lipman Hattie Kuttner Gertrude Joseph Leonard Mellin Tillie Halperin Caroline Moresco Sidney Lissit Joseph Lipman Josephine Kahn Debra Morris Matilda Hochstadter Fannie Newmark Susan Rubert Etta Lipschultz Maurice Kraft Anna Rossman Florence Honnet Joseph Rapaport Marvin Rudd Arthur Morris Theodore Kramer Sylvia Sachs Ben Josephson Mathilda Richter Maxine Salzman Fay Netchin Emma Levy Ida Saphier Julius Katz Harold Rudich Molly Simkin Sarah Newmark Laura Levy Grace Seidenfield Howard Kirsch Ruth Shandling Berdye Weber Hy Nickow Samuel Levy Sherwin Tirsky Harriet Klemptner Meyer Silverman Hyman Weinberg Chic Novick Sy Levy Dorothy Vihon Richard Lapp Lewis Stein Mary Rubin Milton Libman Nathan Weiner Max Levy Louis Stein Mabel Sagaloff Alex Nester Morton Witlin Leah Libovsky Sam Udell Regina Shamberg Rose Pinchouck Jonathon Zimmerman Bonnie Malkin Anne Usen Israel Sherry Abraham Schultz Harriet Meyers Joseph Weisz Lizabeth Simon Anna Silverman Loretta Miller Martha Steiner Hannah Stern Minnie Nickow Samuel Tockman Jessie Swartz Robert Schachner Elizabeth Veit Gerald Wax Leona Shapiro Michael Vine Harold Wax Hymie Silverman Julius Zweig Marie Smolka Paul Solomon Harold Steinborn Irwin Sugar Max Wagenberg Arnold Weber
YAHRZEIT FUND Received in the Temple office by November 30
Sandy Barr in memory of Bernice Barr Edwin Blitz in memory of Abraham Leo Blitz Alvin Bloom in memory of Samuel Bloom Steven & Joanne Edelson in memory of Leonard Edelson Lynn Fienberg in memory of Maxine Fienberg Ronald Fohrman in memory of Marvin Fohrman Karen & Herbert Goldblatt in memory of Ida Markus Georgeann Goldenberg in memory of Shirley Silverman Georgeann Goldenberg in memory of Olga Tobey Gary Kahen in memory of Gene Kahen
Adrian Kolb in memory of Bernard Davis Marlene Levine in memory of Isador Levine Maurice Lipshutz in memory of Bessie Lipshutz Michael Machat in memory of Allan Machat Leonard Malkin in memory of Ben Malkin Russell Morris in memory of Dora Raab Jack Rosenberg in memory of Estyr Gitlitz Julia Sabsay in memory of Meer ‘Michael’ Mirkin Eileen Weisz in memory of Jack Berg Bruce Werner in memory of Louis Silverstein
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CONTRIBUTIONS Received in the Temple office by November 30
BLITZ FAMILY CHILDREN’S CULTURAL ARTS FUND Alan & Caron Blitz in loving memory of Susan Moses CANTOR RUDNICK’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Audrey & E. Leonard Rubin in honor of the birth of Seth Richard Finkelstein CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND Fred Rosenberg & Barbara Berman in honor of the birth of Micah Isaac Shifrin EDUCATION FUND Brian & Diane Albert in honor of the birth of Seth Richard Finkelstein Ira & Minna Gregerman in loving memory of Louise D. Goldstein Gordon & Joanne Levine in loving memory of Susan Moses MATTHEW SCHAFFER-SCHWARTZ z”l TIKKUN OLAM FUND Jerold & Evelyn Levin in loving memory of Susan Moses Jerold & Evelyn Levin in loving memory of Jeffrey Nett Jerry & Sandy Lewis in honor of the birth of Micah Isaac Shifrin Sheila Myrent wishing a speedy recovery to Mark Friedman
MEMORIAL DONATION Marlene Farbman in loving memory of Louise Goldstein Eileen Landau in loving memory of Dr. Paul Brown PERPETUATION FUND Steven & Natalie Levine in loving memory of Henry Jellinek, Susan Moses and Edith Vizer Jerry & Sandy Lewis in loving memory of Gloria Stender Jerry & Sandy Lewis in loving memory of Arnold Herst Miriam Tirsky in loving memory of Susan Moses, Henry Jellinek and Edith Vizer RABBI HELBRAUN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Sheila Derman in loving memory of Louise Goldstein Susan Levin in loving memory of Susan Moses, Henry Jellinek and Edith Vizer TEMPLE BETH-EL ENDOWMENT FUND Richard & Amy Noren in loving memory of Susan Moses
Share ALL Your Good News Share the news of any new additions to your family. Tell us about the birth of your child or grandchild, engagements, weddings and anything else. We want to wish you, our Temple members, a mazel tov, and notify the congregation via email. In addition, babies will receive a gift from our Temple and JUF’s “J Baby” program. Our clergy would love to name the baby at a Shabbat service. Please contact Joanne Gold to share your good news at 847-205-9982 ext. 202 or [email protected].
Remember A Loved One
If you wish to honor the memory of a dear one, a most fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is a memorial plaque. This permanent remembrance will give you great comfort for many years and will serve as a reminder of the place your loved one held in your life. A permanent memorial plaque is displayed bearing the name and yahrzeit date on the Memorial Wall outside the Sanctuary. Your loved one’s name will also be inscribed on the weekly yahrzeit list outside the Sanctuary on the anniversary of their passing and be read at our Friday evening Shabbat Service. The contribution to memorialize your loved one with a permanent yahrzeit plaque requires a minimum donation of $750. If you have any questions, please call Joanne Gold (847) 205-9982 ext. 202.
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Please Note: This calendar was produced for printing on December 15. A more current calendar can be found on our web page at www.templebeth-el.org (click on calendar tab at the top). If unsure about a program date or time, contact the Temple office at (847) 205-9982.
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TEMPLE BETH-EL CEMETERY Our Temple’s cemetery is located on Pulaski Avenue, just north of Bryn Mawr Avenue in Chicago. We still have plots available for sale. Contact the TBE office for more information. If you are interested in a plot at Shalom Memorial Park in Arlington Heights, contact Mike Rubenstein at 847.668.2724 or [email protected]
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Sidney M. Helbraun, D.D. Senior Rabbi Victor H. Weissberg, D.H.L, D.D. Rabbi Emeritus Faryn H. K. Rudnick, ACC Cantor Mandy Herlich Director of Lifelong Learning Janice Hadesman Executive Director Cindy Schoenstadt President
Friday, January 1 Early Oneg 5:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Saturday, January 2 Casual Morning Minyan 9:30 am Wednesday, January 6 Morning Minyan 6:30 am Friday, January 8 Shabbat Yeladim 5:30 pm Shabbat Service 7:30 pm Saturday, January 9 Casual Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Service and Bat Mitzvah 10:00 am of Lily Kussman Wednesday, January 13 Morning Minyan 6:30 am Friday, January 15 Shir Shabbat & Birthday Blessings 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 16 Casual Morning Minyan 9:30 am Wednesday, January 20 Morning Minyan 6:30 am Friday, January 22 Shabbat Shira 7:30 pm Saturday, January 23 Casual Morning Minyan 9:30 am Wednesday, January 27 Morning Minyan 6:30 am Friday, January 29 Early Oneg 5:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Saturday, January 30 Casual Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Service and B’nai Mitzvah 10:00 am of Max Sobel and Adam Tuchler
