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Kehilat haKadosh: The Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom
August, 2011 Av/Elul, 5771
Volume 38, Issue 8
Summertime fun!
Staff
Rabbi: Marc Rudolph - [email protected]
Cantor: Hasha Musha Perman - [email protected]
Early Learning Director: Robin Frisch - [email protected]
Education Director: Barbara Bernstein- [email protected]
Facilities and Office Manager: Sue Prousa – [email protected]
Secretary: Dorothy Battle – [email protected]
Custodial support: Dave Sanders
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Congregation Beth Shalom (Attention Newsletter Editor) 772 W. 5th Avenue Naperville, IL 60563
Inside this issue
From the editor .............................................................................................................. 1 From The Desk Of The Rabbi ..................................................................................... 2 A note from our cantor ................................................................................................. 2 Have you seen our new website? Check out our “Community” section ................ 4 A Note From Ms Robin. ............................................................................................... 5 Free Adult Education Course : “Jewish Customs: Frequently-Asked Questions & Answers” .................................................................................................. 7 News from Jakobpils .................................................................................................... 7 Religious School News ................................................................................................ 8 Special Announcement – Change in monthly meditation schedule ....................... 8 In the Wink of an Eye ................................................................................................... 9 Israeli Folk Dance, at CBS! ....................................................................................... 10 Kibbutz Katan News ................................................................................................... 11 Odyssey Hospice is seeking volunteers .................................................................. 13 Tzedakah Project Help Needed: Crochet Scarves for the 2012 Special Olympics....................................................................................................................... 13 ParnossahWorksChicago: A New Employment Website for Personalized Job Assistance ............................................................................................................ 14 Ongoing Programs and Activities ............................................................................. 15 CBS Communication Guidelines and Deadlines .................................................... 17 Calendar of Key Events In July ................................................................................. 18 Donations ..................................................................................................................... 19 Make a Donation ......................................................................................................... 21 In Memory .................................................................................................................... 22 Board of Directors and Committees ......................................................................... 23
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From the editor
I hope you are all having fun in the sun this summer (and we sure have had a lot of sun and heat!). But summer activities, even Ribfest (gasp) aren’t the only way to have fun during the summer. It’s also fun to be a Jew. And that fun lasts all year long. So, since it is summer, we should all be frolicking about, right? Might as well frolic with Kavanah!
Brad Kolar
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From The Desk Of The Rabbi
Rabbi Rudolph is on vacation!
A note from our cantor
Trains, planes, and automobiles, meditation, mikveh, and music are different ways to travel to different places. Some are slower vehicles and more transcendent. Others are faster vehicles with different landscapes. My summer was filled with learning--musical and spiritual. And it was filled with journeys to family and friends.
It was great. I attended three conferences. Hava Nashira, the songleading/tefilla/prayer workshop sponsored by the Reform Movement, remembered Debbie Friedman (z’l). Ecstatic singing and dancing broke out after meals. Fabulous teachers fostered open-hearted learning which will inspire my work as a Cantor and teacher. The American Conference of Cantors held their annual convention in Boston. Newly published musical compositions were performed by gifted sweet singers of Israel. An evening concert of beautiful Jewish music was performed at a local Boston synagogue. I took advantage of the wonderful sightseeing in Boston and went to Mayyim Hayyim
(www.mayyimhayyim.org), the non-denominational Mikveh in Boston spearheaded by Anita Diamant (The Red Tent). She spoke at the conference. These are the Seven Kavanot for Mikveh Preparation created by Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh:
1. Hineini. Here I am. Think about the transition mikveh will help you mark today.
2. B’tzelem Elokim. I am made in the image of G-d. Remove all clothing, eyeglasses, etc.
3. Hiddur Mitzvah. The unadorned body is beautiful (remove all jewelry)
4. Nekavim Nekavim. You fashioned the human being intricate in design. Go to the bathroom.
5. Elohai N’shama. The soul in me is pure. Shower
6. Kol haneshama T’halel Ya. The breath of every living thing praises You. Floss, clean your ears.
7. Tikkun olam. We can build a world of peace and justice. Clean under your nails.
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Hevraya retreat for Rabbis and Cantors was held in central Connecticut. I decided to attend this retreat because Danny Matt was the featured presenter. Danny is translating the Zohar, the Book of Splendor which was either written in the 2nd century C.E. by Shimon Bar Yokhai or in the 13th century by Moses De Leon. Most agree that De Leon is the author. I have been studying the Zohar at these retreats for years. I was ready to give up, but decided that since Professor Matt was teaching, I should give it one more chance. What a great experience! At the end of the retreat, Danny suggested that each of us try to teach a bit of Zohar to
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our congregations. Later in the year, I will try to share a taste of Zohar with you. The day before the retreat ended, I was invited to swim in the river flowing next to this beautiful retreat center. In those living waters, each of us offered a prayer to G-d to be released from our fears. We offered each other blessings and dunked in the river, twice. Watching out for poison ivy, we returned for Danny Matt’s final teaching of the day. I am blessed and grateful to have journeyed to new places, met new people, sang new music, and basked in the warmth of the summer sun. It’s good to be home. Shalom uv’racha, Peace and Blessings, Hasha Musha Cantor, Congregation Beth Shalom, Naperville, IL
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Have you seen our new website? Check out our “Community” section
Are you looking for ways to get involved at CBS? Check out the new “Community” section of our website. You might be surprised at how much is happening and the variety of ways that you can get involved.
The page has everything from hosting an oneg to information on our Chesed group to the CBS Artspace schedule.
Be sure to check out the section on “Social Action”. Our new Social Action Chair, Mimi Qunell has been reviving this group and is looking for volunteers. Go the website today and take a look at all of the great things they are doing.
The new CBS website has all of the information you need to stay up to date on congregation events, committees, and news. Make it a point to bookmark the website today at www.napershalom.org and be sure to check back frequently!
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A Note From Ms Robin.
Fun “Jewishly” in the ELC!
Our newsletter assignment this month was to write about “What’s fun about being Jewish?” Great topic for the Early Learning
Center! Every year brings new ideas and activities but here is a sampling of what is fun about being Jewish in the ELC!
September
Learning the blessings over the candles, and for the challah and our grape juice at Shabbat!
Understanding why we put tzedakah in our brightly colored tzedakah jar!
Choosing our very own handmade kippot made for us by Judi Newman every year. The colors are so beautiful!
Inviting “Mr. Bernie” to class to blow the shofar! It is really loud, but really fun to hear!
Round challah! Happy New Year!
Eating apples dipped in honey! Yum!
October
Sprinkling bread crumbs in our water table and talking about saying “sorry” and hoping to do better with our friends and families in the coming year for Yom Kippur
Making decorations to turn our loft into a classroom Sukkah for Sukkot!
Smelling the etrog and waving the lulav in our very own Sukkah!
Having our snack outside in the CBS Sukkah!
Singing and dancing with the Torah at Simchat Torah!
November
Going to a Shabbat Shalom Hey session and having lots of fun with our families and friends!
Learning what it means to do a mitzvah
December
Dreidels!
Chanukkiahs!
Latkes!
The ELC Hanukkah Party!
January
Learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and what it means to have respect for all colors, creeds, and religions
February
Having a birthday party for the trees! Happy Tu “B’Shevat!
March
Costumes! Making and eating hamenstaschen! Parades! Groggers!
Telling silly Purim stories that don’t make any sense at all!
April
Planting parsley!
Telling the story of Passover using song and dance at the Gan Mock Seder!
Celebrating Israel’s Birthday!
May
Eating ice cream for Shavuot!
Bet (Four year old class) Graduation Service – a special farewell, as our young students get ready for the world of kindergarten!
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Free Adult Education Course : “Jewish Customs: Frequently-Asked Questions & Answers”
Why sit around at Beth Shalom on Sunday mornings waiting to drive your child or grandchild home after their Religious School classes when you could be learning more about Jewish customs and basic Judaism by taking this free course?
Would you like to win a prize for the most correct answers about Judaism during class?
Would you like to be able to answer questions that your child or grandchild might ask you about what they are 1erning about Judaism in Religious School?
This course is for parents or grandparents as well as for all interested adults. It will be presented by Joseph R. Davis, M.Ð0, Ph.D. in Congregation Beth Shalom’s Library from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on each Religious School Sunday morning.
Each session will be taught for 60 minutes with approximately 20 questions and answers on Jewish customs for the first 35 minutes, followed by the meaning and use in an English sentence of three Yiddish words for 5 minutes, followed by the accomplishments of two famous American Jews for 10 minutes, and finally followed by an important event in modern Jewish history for the last 10 minutes of the class.
The course will include both the presentation of traditional answers to each question by the teacher as well as the opportunity for you to interact as to what each Jewish custom, Yiddish word, famous American Jew, or important event in modern Jewish history may mean to you in your life today.
You will receive a worksheet at each session which you can complete during the class and which will serve not only to stimulate class
interaction, but also to serve as a set of class notes that you can always refer back for yourself, or use the completed class notes to answer any questions about Judaism that your children or grandchildren might ask of you at home.
You don’t have to attend every session. Feel free to come to any session that you can. Walk-ins are always welcome at any time.
As long as you are already here on Sunday mornings during the time you bring and pick up your child from Congregation Beth Shalom’s Religious School, why not take advantage of this free, exciting and enjoyable opportunity to learn more about Jewish customs and basic Judaism.
It is also never too late for you to get more knowledge about Judaism, even if you don’t currently have a child or grandchild in the Religious School on Sundays.
This course will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on each of the Sundays that the Religious School meets during the academic year of 2011-2012.
The first class will focus on Rosh Hashana Customs and will be on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
News from Jakobpils
They are still in dire need of everything!!
This month they held their usual memorial service on July 4--it is a day of mourning as that is the day that the Nazis invaded Latvia and began the killing and burning of the Jews there. In Riga, Jews were herded into the Great Synagogue, locked in and then the Synagogue was set on fire.
The mood in Jakobpils is of greater depression than previously. Please keep them in your thoughts, prayers, and actions.
For more information, contact Kay Hyman 1-708-354-2605.
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Religious School News
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful summer vacation, filled with fun family activities. I have talked to many families who reported a variety of activities planned for this vacation time: trips in and out of the U.S., going to various camps, visiting Israel, hosting visitors from other countries, having
staycations, going on short weekend trips and having fun with family in town. I have just returned from visiting family in Seattle.
Now it’s back to work putting the finishing touches on next year’s Religious School programming. I look forward to seeing the smiling faces of our students on the first day of classes on Sunday, September 11. I also look forward to speaking with the parents at Parent Orientation at the beginning of each session, followed by coffee and bagels provided by the school committee. We are changing class times on Sunday mornings only. First session (PreK-4th grade) classes will take place from 8:30 AM-10:25 AM. Second session (5th grade-10th grade) classes will be held from 10:45 AM-12:45 PM. By allowing a longer period of time between sessions, it is our hope to make our parking lot safer for everyone. Registration for Dine and Discuss, our program for 11th and 12th grade students beginning on Sunday, October 9, is still open. I hope to see all of last year’s 10th graders there. Some of this year’s topics will be Making Choices, Hot Topics, and Israel Today. We are also going to have an All School Program on Sunday, November 20. Every grade will work on projects that have to do with their curriculum. All the projects and displays will be in the social hall and sanctuary for the families and congregants to see and learn from.
Tzedakah money from last year’s collection every Sunday was donated to the following organizations: Connections Israel (holiday baskets for an IDF unit), Upendo Village (purchase of 2 goats to provide milk for children in a Ugandan village for people with HIV),
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish Child and Family Services, The Ark, Chai Lifeline, One Family Fund ( to help Israeli families who are victims of terror attacks), Mitzvah Heroes Fund, American Jewish World Service, Mazon and New Israel Fund. Thank you so much to all the families that gave from their hearts and their pockets to help those who needed help. I hope we can continue to give from our hearts again this year.
This year the Religious School is publishing a wish list of items it would like to have. This would free up part of our budget to purchase other items or programming that we might not have been able to otherwise afford. Some of the items the teachers have suggested are newer lightweight classroom TVs and DVD players, white boards, smart boards, Jewish chapter books and graphic novels, Jewish music CDs and DVDs, books for our reading programs, washable markers, newer laptops, Israeli posters, CD players, IPods, washable ink pads and stampers, craft materials, washable glue sticks and glue bottles, Kleenex boxes, tape (scotch type and masking), poster board, etc. If you have any questions, please call Barb Bernstein at 630-961-1818.
Enjoy the rest of the summer. See you at the picnic on August 21
Special Announcement – Change in monthly meditation schedule
Friday meditation scheduled for August 26 is canceled. Friday pre-service meditation will resume on September 23 at 7:15.
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In the Wink of an Eye
20 Fun Things About Being a Jew
1. You’re one of the chosen people, which means you can look down on everyone else.
2. At least once a year you get to go on a 0 calorie crash diet which
means you can eat everything in sight the next day without fear of putting on weight.
3. You can boast to your friends that you can read Hebrew. They’ll never know that you’re really looking at the transliteration.
4. You have an excuse for having a large nose.
5. It’s ok to complain about everything; in fact it’s almost expected.
6. People will assume you are wealthy but mean, which means if you actually do have money you won’t feel obliged to spend it.
7. No one expects you to be any good at sports.
8. Everyone expects you to have an opinion, even though it won’t be as good as theirs.
9. Traditional Jewish dancing is really easy – just hold hands and move clockwise, then anti clockwise, then fall over the kid in the middle.
10. No bells or wailing to call you to services.
11. You can explain Fiddler on the Roof to your non Jewish friends.
12. You won’t wear holes in your pants by kneeling.
13. You have an excuse to over eat at all the major holidays.
14. You can wear fancy dress at Purim as well as Halloween.
15. If you have a shofar, you get to blow your own trumpet.
16. You can order the best meals by eating Kosher on a plane.
17. You only have to study one testament.
18. You’re still waiting for the messiah.
19. You get to dip your little finger into a glass of wine twice a year.
20. People think you’re naturally funny, even though you’ve stolen jokes off the internet.
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Israeli Folk Dance, at CBS!
Israeli Dance has gotten off to a good start with about a dozen people in each of our first two sessions! We will take a break for July 4th, but will resume July 11 from 7-8 pm. Joining us have been adults, teens and tweens -- but all ages are welcome. It is never to late to start, and there is no need to pre-register: just show up! At each meeting, we will teach the four dances we have learned so far. We'll add new dances gradually, every few weeks. At request of the dancers, there will be brief discussions about the history of Israeli dance, as well as informative details about each dance. We'd love to see you in the circle!
People of all ages, religions, and genders: Announcing a new BEGINNERS ISRAELI FOLK DANCE CLASS for all those who love to move to beautiful Israeli music!
Sponsored by: The CBS Adult Education Committee
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 P.M., Monday evenings
Date: Starts June 21st
Place: Congregation Beth Shalom Social Hall
Dance Leaders: Diane and Brian Toby (CBS congregants)
Open to: CBS congregants
Cost: Free! (one dollar donation appreciated)
Dance Parties: We will have three dance parties, where we can practice what we've learned. Our dance party group, Ohel Avraham (Abraham's Tent) will be open to the community, including international folk dancers. Stay tuned for dates and times.
Israeli folk dance for beginners provides a wonderful way to exercise and have fun at the same time. You'll learn dances that are taught in Israel and all over the country.
Even if you have two left feet, bring them both---we will go at a comfortable pace, and are a beginner-friendly group.
This is also a good way to introduce your children to Israeli culture, so bring them along! (Children 12 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian for the entire session. Children 4 and under must
have a parent dancing with them in the circle.)
About the dance leaders:
Diane and Brian Toby have been Israeli dancers for many years; Brian since the late 1970's, and Diane since 1989. They have led four Israeli folk dance sessions at CBS and now want to provide an ongoing class. They are ongoing members of the Buffalo Grove Israeli folk dance group, and have attended Israeli dance sessions all over the country, including dance workshops and camps. This husband and wife team formed and co-led the Israeli dance group at the Allentown, PA. JCC, in 1994, and that group is still going strong. Their love of Israeli folk dance is infectious!
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Kibbutz Katan News
Kibbutz Katan – New Leadership, Exciting Programs
We're Karen Zatz and Stephanie Gabelnick, Kibbutz Katan's volunteer coordinators for this year. We're both members at CBS with young children. Karen has 3 kids, ages 7, 4 and 6 months. Stephanie has 3 year old twins, a boy and a girl. We have a lot planned for this year, and we're looking forward to getting together with you and your family at our activities. Kibbutz Katan activities are open to the Jewish community. Most activities are free or have a nominal cost for participation.
In the fall, we will be starting up age grouped playgroups, but for the summer, we invite you to join us at these activities aimed at kids 0-8. Please RSVP to Karen or Stephanie so we can contact you if there is a change to the event. For the coming year we have a lot planned: tot shabbats, parties, family services, outdoor events, bounce parties, and even a music class! We hope you'll come for the fun.
We're looking forward to the rest of the summer together! Hereare the remaining events:
• Wednesday, August 3 (Tentative). Fire house tour. Come see how the firehouse works! After our tour we'll have a picnic lunch or snack, details TBA. Contact Stephanie to RSVP [email protected]
• Friday, August 5th 6:45pm Family service & Ice Cream Social
• Saturday, August 6th, 6pm dinner & Israeli Scouts performance
• Sunday, August 21st, 11am, Membership Picnic
If you have any questions, or you'd like to help plan our calendar of events, please email us and let us know at [email protected].
Karen Zatz & Stephanie Gabelnick
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Odyssey Hospice is seeking volunteers
Dear Members of Congregation Beth Shalom:
Odyssey Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and support to a significant number of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families in your Naperville/Glen Ellyn/Lisle/Warrenville community. Patient Care Volunteers provide conversation, leisure activities or a quiet, caring presence.
You may also use your education and/or area of expertise to aide our patients and program. Your additional talents might include art; horticultural therapy; gardening; massage therapy; music therapy; pet therapy; life review and reminiscence such as recording oral histories, scrapbooking, photography, and more.
Patient Visit Volunteers may occasionally provide the opportunity for respite to caregivers if a patient resides at home, allowing a caregiver to take time for him/herself.
Volunteers with Odyssey Hospice are an important part of a larger team who recognize that psychological, spiritual, and social services, as well as medical/clinical care, can contribute to an improved life quality for patients in the last stages of life. We offer an extensive orientation as well as ongoing volunteer support.
I would be happy to offer an informational presentation at your convenience, as well as local site orientation. Please contact me at [email protected], or 847-439-0348.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Judy Guggenheim
Tzedakah Project Help Needed: Crochet Scarves for the 2012 Special Olympics
Please join me as I knit and crochet scarves to be given to participants in the 2012 Special Olympics Games. We can get together to knit and crochet or you can do this project on your own. Scarves will be given to the participants and to those who will be helping them. Each year Red Heart Yarn sponsors this worthy project. Visit the official Special Olympics USA Scarf Project website for more information: www.ScarvesforSpecialOlympics.org. This website will tell you the specific colors of yarn you need to use and give you some patterns you may use. If you have any questions or need more patterns, please call me at 630-961-1818. Barb Bernstein
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ParnossahWorksChicago: A New Employment Website for Personalized Job Assistance
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) announces the launch of ParnossahWorksChicago.org, a new free job search website accessible by Chicago area job seekers and employers. A unique job posting board, ParnossahWorksChicago.org caters to local jobs at all professional levels, offering a wide range of resumes and open positions to ensure a productive and mutually beneficial search. Unlike any other job posting website, qualified candidates are screened by an experienced, highly trained JVS career counselor.
The website offers an alternative to large, overwhelming job boards, with JVS staff providing confidential services to both candidates and employers to attain a strong match. The job posting board gives individuals access to job opportunities and employment assistance, while offering a venue for employers to find pre-screened candidates to fill their open positions. The site, free to both employees and employers, is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation’s J-HELP Initiative. Additional features include: job search tools and strategies, relevant resources, a calendar listing topical workshops and special events and opportunities to sign up for job campaign services.
Originally developed by F E G S Health and Human Services System in New York to serve unemployed and underemployed Jews in their area, ParnossahWorks is operating successfully in Detroit, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Toronto, Minneapolis and Atlanta. “With everyone from senior executives, middle managers, to young professionals and recent college graduates being affected by the
current economic turmoil, this is an opportunity for members of the Jewish community to connect and help one another,” said Rose Dessau, Supervisor, JVS Employment Services.
In addition to ParnossahWorks, JVS provides job campaign assistance through the Jewish Employment Network (JEN) offering networking opportunities, career counseling and cutting-edge job search
strategies for people looking to be competitive in a tough market. JVS career counselors provide support and help keep clients motivated and on track throughout the job search process. Evening roundtables, ongoing groups and targeted workshops along with a client list-serve complement individual sessions with a counselor. The Jewish Employment Network is a partnership of Jewish Vocational Service, the Chicago Board of Rabbis, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and affiliated congregations.
For more information on ParnossahWorksChicago.org call 312-673-3437 or e-mail [email protected].
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Ongoing Programs and Activities
CBS Cemetery:
Prices as of June 1, 2011:
Members: $1,150.00 per gravesite
Nonmembers: $1650.00 per gravesite
For information, please contact Gene Parker or Mark Greenberg.
Congregation Beth Shalom owns a section in the Naperville Cemetery containing a number of grave sites. Sites are available for
Copies of the Congregation Cemetery Regulations are available from the Congregation office or Mark Greenberg/Gene Parker, Chairs of the Cemetery Committee. Please contact Mark 630-579-8157 or Gene Parker - 630-357-5047 for information on site selection and purchase.
CBS Seniors Group
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! To all Jewish Grandmas, Nanas, Bubbes and Grandpas, Poppas & Zeides.
The CBS Senior is looking for these particular Jewish people (not necessarily members of Congregation Beth Shalom) to become part of our group to help vitalize our activites in the Synagogue and also enjoy each other’s company. We meet the second Wed. of each month. If you have a desire to meet new friends and enjoy yourselves, please contact: Ruth Weber 630 983-4607
Calling all torah chanters: “The Bible should be read in public, and made understood to its hearers in musical and sweet tones––and those who read the Torah without tune, show disregard for it, and its vital values and laws.” (The Talmud, 1st Century C.E.). Calling all post-Bar or Bat Mitzvah Teens who would like to inspire the younger Bnai Mitzvah students and keep their Torah Trope skills sharp! Calling all
Adults who once chanted Torah and have run out of “lein” excuses! Did you know that we chant Torah at every Shabbat morning service? The Torah was meant to be sung, and we sing it! Join our growing “Legion of Leiners.” We will help you brush up your skills, give you plenty of time to prepare, and provide you with a portion to learn and chant that is manageable for you. Remember: You don’t have to be a Maven to do a Mitzvah! Your honor awaits! Contact Bernie Newman at (630) 357-4544 or [email protected]
CBS Collegiate Connection
A group of CBS members that has been neglected in the past is the young adults living away at college. We hope to keep them connected with the congregation by sending holiday greetings and friendly notes with news from the Naperville area, anecdotes or advice about life at college, and maybe some Jewish teachings. I’ll be sending things out, as will Rav Yehoshua Weikersheimer.
Please help me to start making the connection by sending me your college student’s mailing address. Email addresses are fine too, but we really want to promote that great feeling of opening the U.S. mailbox to find a letter from “home”.
Thanks, Vicki Robinson, Collegiate correspondence designee [email protected] 630-961-9167 ELC Cubbies: Please Note: The cubbies in front of the Early Learning Center (ELC) preschool classroom are for ELC use ONLY! Please do not place anything in these cubbies. All materials that you wish to distribute such as flyers for upcoming events, etc., must be pre-approved by ELC Director Robin Frisch. Robin Frisch can be contacted at 630.961.1818 x22 or at [email protected]. Any materials found in the cubbies that have not been approved will be removed and immediately discarded. Thank you for your cooperation.
Jewish Professionals Lunch –n- Learn
Discuss an array of Jewish topics over a delicious
Kosher lunch while enjoying the opportunity to
network
Second Tuesday of Every Month
11:30 – 12:3 For more information visit
ww.jewishnaperville.com or call Rabbi Mendy
Goldstein at 630-778-977
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Junior Congregation: If you are looking for an easy and fun way to celebrate Shabbat and learn Shabbat morning prayers, then come and check out Junior Congregation.
This student- led service (with adult supervision) allows children the opportunity to be the gabbi, lead prayers in English or Hebrew, and take a part in “Sedra Scenes” performances - great practice in public speaking and preparation for Bnei Mitzvot. This service is targeted for children who can read English and are beginning to learn Hebrew. Students in first grade and above may attend without an adult, though adults are welcome, space permitting.
Junior Congregation begins at 10:30 a.m. in the youth lounge and lasts approximately one hour, followed by Kiddish. Please pick up your child no later than 12:00 p.m. as the synagogue closes after services. Please let us know if you’d be interested in hosting a Kiddish for this service.
Please contact Eileen Gelblat (630-355-7916 or [email protected]) or Nadene Eisner ([email protected]) for more information.
Library: The library is open when the synagogue is open.
Monday and Friday: 9-2, Tuesday, Wednesday. & Thursday 9-5, Sundays When Religious School is in Session
For more information about our library, volunteering your time your time or writing book reviews, please call Gerry Mendelssohn at 630-416-2195
Lunchtime study group: Join us for our lively and popular weekly lunchtime adult study group, on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12:30
pm in the Congregation library. The subjects of study are traditional Jewish texts (in English).
Our current topic of study is Mishna Pirke Avot (Ethics of the Fathers), the famous compendium of wise and pithy sayings of the Jewish Sages for how to live the "good life"-morally, ethically, and holy.
We are not using one specific text, but several different translations and commentaries available in the Congregation library (or feel free to bring in your own Pirke Avot text).
Whether you can come regularly or only drop-in occasionally, join us for the energizing discussions and the joy of learning. You don't need to have been present from the beginning of this topic to join-in whenever you can. Bernie Newman 630-357-4544 or [email protected].
Monthly Meditation: The Sages used to meditate an hour before services to prepare themselves for prayer. On the fourth Friday of the month you can do the same at 7:15 pm in the Library, with Jewish Meditation Teacher Yonah Klem. Yonah will give a brief teaching and then we will meditate about 20 minutes. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome.
Kosher Meat program. B’nai Israel has agreed to let us participate in their kosher meat program. Simply fill out your request (www.napershalom.org/kosher) each month and pick up your meat on the specified day.
Tot Shabbat Music Programs: Held on the 3rd Saturday morning of October, November 2010 and January – May, 2011
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CBS Communication Guidelines and Deadlines
Communication is a funny thing. Some people tell us they get too much, while others tell us they don’t get enough. Some people say they “tune out” because the same information is repeated everywhere while others say that they waste their time searching for what they need. To improve our effectiveness, we are focusing each major form of communication from CBS. However, we need your help. It is important that you at least skim the various communications from CBS. That will ensure that you are kept up-to-date on what is happening in and around our community. For your reference, we have included a table summarizing our communication tools and submission deadlines.
Frequency Purpose Submission Deadline Submit to
Web-site Ongoing General information about CBS, Oneg sign up, donation and building information, emergency announcements, ELC/Religious school closings, and most up-to-date calendar.
On-going [email protected]
Digest/ Announcements
Weekly Thursday/ Friday
Events coming in the next two weeks, “Save the date” notifications for major events.
Wednesday of the week that announcement is to be read
Special digests Once or twice per month
Time-sensitive or urgent matters such as Shiva information, special meetings, and other notifications
As needed – note: the digest is the primary weekly vehicle. Special Digests will be saved for exceptional events (at the discretion of the office manager or VP Member Services) so that we do not bombard members with too many emails.
Newsletter Monthly Human interest stories about Congregation Beth Shalom members. General information about upcoming (more than one month away) programs. Monthly calendar.
The 25th
of the preceding month (e.g., March 25
th for submissions for April).
This is a firm cut-off date.
For stories in the digest and newsletter, please just send unformatted text. If you would like to include a picture, send a jpg, png, or bitmap. Advertisements should also be jpg, png, or bitmap. On-going CBS events are no longer called out in advertisements but rather appear on the “On-going programs and services” page. We hope that these guidelines will better help you get the information you need without too much redundancy or confusion.
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Calendar of Key Events In August
For the most up-to-date information, see www.napershalom.org. If you would like to add an event to the calendar, please check with Sue Prousa to ensure that the building/room is available.
Mon Aug 1 Rosh Chodesh Av 7:00pm – 8:00pm:Israeli Dance at CBS
Thu Aug 4 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
Fri Aug 5 6:45pm – 7:15pm:Family Service 7:47pm – 8:05pm:Candle lighting - Chicago 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Aug 6 Shabbat Hazon Parashat Devarim 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 12:30pm:Shabbat Worship 7:00pm – 8:00pm:Israel Scouts - Sanctuary 8:46pm – 8:47pm:Havdalah (42 min) – Chicago
Sun Aug 7 9:30am – 10:30am:Chesed Committee Meeting
Mon Aug 8 7:00pm – 8:00pm:Israeli Dance at CBS
Tue Aug 9 Tish'a B'Av 7:30pm – 9:00pm:Avodah Committee Meeting
Thu Aug 11 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library 7:15pm – 10:15pm:CBS Board Mtg
Fri Aug 12 7:38pm – 7:56pm:Candle lighting - Chicago 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service - Birthday/Anniversary Celebration
Sat Aug 13 Shabbat Nachamu Parashat Vaetchanan Bat Mitzvah of Taylor Martin 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship – Sanctuary - B'MV Taylor Martin 8:37pm – 8:38pm:Havdalah (42 min) - Chicago
Mon Aug 15 7:00pm – 8:00pm:Israeli Dance at CBS
Thu Aug 18 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
Fri Aug 19 7:28pm – 7:46pm:Candle lighting - Chicago 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Aug 20 Parashat Eikev 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - B'MV Abigail and Lucas Cooperman 8:27pm – 8:28pm:Havdalah (42 min) - Chicago
Sun Aug 21 11:00am – 2:00pm:CBS Picnic - Social
Mon Aug 22 7:00pm – 8:00pm:Israeli Dance at CBS
Thu Aug 25 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
Fri Aug 26 7:17pm – 7:35pm:Candle lighting - Chicago 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Aug 27 Parashat Re'eh 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary 8:16pm – 8:17pm:Havdalah (42 min) - Chicago
Mon Aug 29 7:00pm – 8:00pm:Israeli Dance at CBS
Tue Aug 30 Rosh Chodesh Elul
Wed Aug 31 Rosh Chodesh Elul
SEPTEMBER PREVIEW
Thu Sep 1 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
Fri Sep 2 7:06pm – 7:24pm:Candle lighting - Chicago 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Sep 3 Parashat Shoftim 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship – Sanctuary- Julia Wunder 7:15pm – 8:15pm:Mincha/Havdalah 8:04pm – 8:05pm:Havdalah (42 min) - Chicago
Sun Sep 4 9:30am – 10:30am:Chesed Committee Meeting
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Donations
BUILDING FUND Susan & Ira Rubin in memory of Warren Ganden
CHESED FUND Mali Sharon in memory of Warren Ganden Sheila & Bob Fisher in memory of Sarah Hirschhorn Ariana & Armand Vigder in memory of Leon Lazarovici and Herscu
Lazarovici
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED FUND Carol Garber in memory of Shirley Morgenstein Elaine & Jeff Rest in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Luba Griffin Elaine & Jeff Rest in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Tom Wolff Elaine & Jeff Rest in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Paula Fraser
GENERAL DONATIONS FUND Carol & Jack Medor in memory of Warren Ganden Sima & Larry Petri in memory of Warren Ganden Vicki & Chuck Robinson in memory of Warren Ganden Vicki & Chuck Robinson in memory of Miriam Barshefsky Mr. and Mrs. Jay R. Wolff in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of our son, Tom
Wolff Steve, Sheila and Anna Sarovich in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Seth Levitt Steve, Sheila and Anna Sarovich in honor and appreciation of the work of Bernie
Newman and Mark Greenberg The Ohlhausen Family in memory of Michael Grace Joy and Bob Silverman in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Lynn Lawrence Joy and Bob Silverman in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Aaron Lazar Joy and Bob Silverman in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Tom Wolff
JEKABPILS FUND Marilyn & Seymour Bloom in memory of Warren Ganden Kathleen Hyman in memory of Ida Meyler Barbara & Tom Wolff with appreciation to Bernie Newman for his
Haftarah tutoring Terrie Stainman in memory of Warren Ganden Lisa Ohlhausen in memory of Michael Tompkins Patricia & Norman Katz in memory of Warren Ganden
LIBRARY FUND Judith & Richard Marshall in memory of Warren Ganden Judith & Richard Marshall in memory of Eric Poulson Celia and Doug Marlowe in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Lynn Lawrence Rosalind & Meyer Schilder in memory of Lori-Ellen Schilder Ann Rabin in memory of Enid R. Schwartz Bonnie Eizen Adelman in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Luba Griffin Miriam & Darren Qunell in memory of Jacob J. Bleadon Geraldine & Alan Mendelssohn in memory of Warren Ganden
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Adrienne & Herbert Golinkin in memory of Warren Ganden Jay Abrams in memory of Stanley Abrams Wendy & Jeff Gross in memory of Warren Ganden Nita & Al Barshefsky in memory of Warren Ganden Barbara & Tom Wolff with appreciation to Rabbi Rudolph for his
support of the B'nai Mitzvah class Carol & Walter Gruchala in memory of Warren Ganden Patricia & Norman Katz in honor of our daughter, Jessica, completing
the Door County Half Ironman Carol Garber in memory of Warren Ganden
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Barbara & Tom Wolff with appreciation to Rav Avraham Yehoshuah
for the learning and warmth he brings to CBS Ruth Weber in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Sheri Rubin Sandy & Fred Goldenson in memory of Warren Ganden Alene & Douglas Mangino in memory of Albert Abelson Joy and Bob Silverman in memory of Warren Ganden Robert Berkowitz in memory of Warren Ganden Joseph M. Bookman in memory of Warren Ganden Jay, Eva, Emily and Haley Linver in memory of Warren Ganden Marlene Levine & Philip Edelsberg in memory of Warren Ganden Joanne & David Sapadin in memory of Warren Ganden Charles and Phyllis Wittenberg in memory of Warren Ganden Esther and Joel Mosak in memory of Warren Ganden Ed Bronson & Eileen Gelblat in memory of Warren Ganden Paul Abelson in memory of Warren Ganden Carole Kerr & Milton Volpe in memory of Warren Ganden Natalie & John Young in memory of Warren Ganden Natalie & John Young sending Adrienne Golinkin get well wishes
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TIKUN OLAM FUND Eliot Landau in memory of Frieda Landau
TORAH FUND Barbara & Tom Wolff in memory of Warren Ganden Paula & Daniel Fraser in memory of Miriam Barshefsky Susan Ganden in memory of Miriam Barshefsky Susan Ganden in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Tom Wolff Bonnie Eizen Adelman with gratitude beyond words to Joshua
Weikersheimer Sara & Paul Scheiner in memory of Nathan Scheiner and Pauline
Kaplan Sara & Paul Scheiner in memory of Miriam Barshefsky Sara & Paul Scheiner wishing Adrienne Golinkin r'fua shlayma
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Make a Donation
772 W. Fifth Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
In memory of In honor of (occasion and name) Name of donor Address (Street, City, State Zip)
Please send acknowledgement to
Name of donor Address (Street, City, State Zip)
I (we) enclose my (our) contribution of $___ to the following fund(s)
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In Memory
AUGUST 5 & 6 Shirley Morgenstein* Carol Garber 6 Av 5771 8/5/1992 Adolf Weiner Aaron Weiner 6 Av 5771 7/19/1961 Albert Albertson Douglas and Alene Mangino 7 Av 5771 7/20/1961 Ida Meyler Kathleen Hyman 7 Av 5771 8/5/1984 Mildred Shatinsky Howard Shatinsky 7 Av 5771 8/12/2005 Robert H Weber* Ruth Weber 7 Av 5771 7/25/1985 Robert H. Weber* Ruth Weber 7 Av 5771 7/25/1985 Robert H Weber* Susan Karoll 7 Av 5771 7/25/1985 Coleman Conway Hilary Decent 8 Av 5771 7/29/2009 Joseph Katz Norman Katz 8 Av 5771 7/17/2002 Joseph Bernstein* Judy Greenspan 9 Av 5771 7/24/1969 Judith Brodzinsky Smith* Natalie Young 10 Av 5771 8/13/1997 Frieda Byster Landau* Eliot Landau 11 Av 5771 8/2/1971 Elaine Lindenman Larry Lindenman 11 Av 5771 8/12/2008 Davonne Hansen Posner* Kathy Posner 11 Av 5771 8/7/1976 Beatrice Rochlis Steve Rochlis 11 Av 5771 7/29/2004 Gene Roger Kay Sandra Smith 12 Av 5771 8/13/2000 Hannah L Kroll Samuel Kroll 12 Av 5771 7/30/2004 Eric Poulson Judith Marshall 12 Av 5771 8/17/2005 Eric Poulson Richard Marshall 12 Av 5771 8/17/2005 Dr. Louis Yesnick Robert Lisberg 12 Av 5771 7/23/2010
AUGUST 12 & 13 Brenda Rogers Jennifer Weiner 13 Av 5771 7/31/2004 Ephraim Sharon Scherzer Mali Sharon 13 Av 5771 8/18/2005 Helen Berkowitz Mike Beyer 14 Av 5771 8/8/2006 Joseph S Bauman Ruth Weber 15 Av 5771 8/5/1963 Michael Grace Lisa Ohlhausen 15 Av 5771 8/2/2004 Karl Hemmer Joanne Sapadin 15 Av 5771 8/2/2004 Esther Leah Saffron Mildred Keiser 15 Av 5771 8/13/1965 Mae K Ironson* Marilyn Bloom 16 Av 5771 8/2/1985 Isadore Irving Speigel Barry Speigel 16 Av 5771 7/31/1969 Edward Volgerstein* Cindy Levy 16 Av 5771 8/4/1974 Enid Salamoff Silverman* Paul Silverman 18 Av 5771 8/23/2005 Enid Salamoff Silverman* Paul Silverman 18 Av 5771 8/23/2005 Enid Silverman* Elizabeth Sigale 18 Av 5771 8/23/2005 Eleanor Chodoroff Josh Chodoroff 19 Av 5771 8/3/1996
AUGUST 19 & 20 Harold Fagel* Marvin Fagel 20 Av 5771 8/25/2005 Joseph Kofman* Geraldine Mendelssohn 21 Av 5771 8/20/1992 Fred Loeb Renee Major 21 Av 5771 8/6/1996 Irene Rudolph Jeff Rudolph 21 Av 5771 8/13/1998 Norma Vansack Kent Huffman 21 Av 5771 8/22/2000 George Clyman Steve Rochlis 23 Av 5771 8/10/2004 Lena Gollup* Elaine Rest 23 Av 5771 8/19/1995 Stanley Abrams* Jay Abrams 24 Av 5771 8/25/2008 Murray Bruskin* Howard Bruskin 24 Av 5771 8/22/2003 Steve Burnett Cliff Kapson 24 Av 5771 8/6/1999 Cecil Earley Sue Elster 24 Av 5771 8/22/1973 Oscar Eisik Marta Kaufman Grosz 24 Av 5771 8/4/2010 Elsie Kay Michele Perry 24 Av 5771 8/11/1993 Israel Pinchuk* Burt Pinchuk 25 Av 5771 8/12/1993 Alexander Farkas Erica Roberts 26 Av 5771 8/31/1986 Irving Mendelssohn* Alan Mendelssohn 26 Av 5771 8/6/1972
AUGUST 26 & 27 Leonard Farber* Beth Farber 27 Av 5771 8/28/1989 William Goldberg Andrew Goldberg 27 Av 5771 8/10/1988 Daniel Sohn Nancy Sohn 27 Av 5771 8/7/1991 Beverly Westerman Sharon Rosenberg 27 Av 5771 8/19/1998 Muriel S. Alford* Seth Alford 28 Av 5771 8/13/1996 Fannie Winetsky Norman Golinkin 29 Av 5771 8/29/1962 Fannie Winetsky Alice Sklar 29 Av 5771 8/29/1962 Fannie Winetsky Adrienne Golinkin 29 Av 5771 8/28/1962 Pearl Ladner Elster* Art Elster 3 Elul 5771 9/3/1989 Joan Sapadin David Sapadin 30 Av 5771 8/18/1974 Albert Wells James Wells 30 Av 5771 8/10/1991 Ann Grooshkow* Beth Farber 1 Elul 5771 8/28/1957 Larry Williger Cliff Kapson 1 Elul 5771 8/13/1999 Rita Buss Christine Buss 2 Elul 5771 8/21/2001 Jennie Finke Cindy Weisberg 2 Elul 5771 8/27/1987 Nancy Valuch Steve Karlovsky 2 Elul 5771 9/2/2008 * A memorial light on the CBS yahrzeit board is lit
May their memories
be for a blessing
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Board of Directors and Committees
Position Name Contact
President Jeff Rest [email protected]
VP Administration Stephan Chriqui [email protected]
VP Member Services
Liz Levitt
Lisa Ohlhausen [email protected]
VP Membership
Leslie Noel
Elizabeth Sigale [email protected]
VP Education
Renee Major
Geoff Adler [email protected]
VP Finance Bob Fisher [email protected]
VP Development Gregg Yedwab [email protected]
VP Religious Practices Chris Igo [email protected]
Secretary Susan Karoll [email protected]
Treasurer Betsy Wunder [email protected]
Director at Large Nelson Chester [email protected]
Director at Large Sam Rest [email protected]
Past President Mark Greenberg [email protected]
Position Name Contact
Adult Education Open
B'nai Mitzvah Invitations Trudy Lythberg tel:355-5337
Building/Catering Stephan Chriqui [email protected]
Cemetery Mark Greenbergy
Gene Parker [email protected]
Chesed Bob Fisher
Terrie Stainman
630-369-6680
630-355-9908
Cultural Arts Linda Gaines [email protected]
Facilities Stephan Chriqui [email protected]
Gift Shop Open
Landscaping Drew Effron [email protected]
Library Gerry Mendelssohn [email protected]
Newsletter Brad Kolar [email protected]
Religious School Renee Major [email protected]
Tikkun Olam Mimi Qunell [email protected]
Worship/Pulpit
Committee Russ Klem [email protected]