Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

December 1999 Yol 35 No 6 22 Kislev 5760

RABBI REACTS ... About a month ago at services, I shared my thoughts about the

need for ten ( 10) people--and no fewer, to make up a minyan. A minyan is a quorum needed for a public synagogue service and to recite certain portions of the service, such as reading the Torah and reciting the kaddish. Traditionally this quorum is made up of ten Jewish males thirteen years and up. In our Reform Jewish tradition, we equally count women for the ten, and some communities don't even require ten. I have mixed feelings on this topic.

Back in my days at Brandeis University, I volunteered to be one of those persons called to be the tenth for the Conservative Egalitarian Weekday Morning Minyan. One Monday morning I received a phone call around 6:30 asking if I would come to their morning services beginning in a half hour. After I agreed and hung up the phone, I could not believe I accepted such an early in the morning committment.

Arriving on time, I looked around the room. I counted exactly ten people present; I was the tenth! Since this was a Monday morning, a day in which we read Torah, had I not been present, this small Jewish community would not have been able to read Torah ( ... or they would have found another early morning riser). I felt proud, important, as if I helped others achieve their important goal. In appreciation, they honored me with an aliyah to the Torah.

This story makes me think of our our congregation. At BJBE, the minhag, custom, at our Shabbat Morning Minyan is to recite kaddish with fewer than ten people. Why? So that those who are in mourning feel they have a community (however small) which supports them during this time of grief or for one observing a yahrtzeit. Over the past few years, the BJBE Shabbat Morning Minyan has turned out an attendance of ten or more, so we haven't had to address the issue as of late.

There is another time in our lives when we recite kaddish and therefore might be in need of a minyan. During the period of shiva, the seven days the family in mourning is at home following a funeral. On occasion, I have led services at the home of those mourners where there were fewer than ten Jewish people present. I recited kaddish with the family because that's our minhag at BJBE on Shabbat, and reciting kaddish felt right as a comfort to these families.

There's a part of me however that feels uncomfortable with fewer than ten for a minyan. We've lost that sense of obligation to our community and congregation, to be called at an instant's notice (if not at 6:30 in the morning) to help count for a minyan. Perhaps you have your own minyan story when you were called upon to be the tenth. I've heard a few of your stories, and all have had meaning.

Should we at BJBE call upon a corps of volunteers who are willing to count as the tenth? Would you be willing to be among those called to count as the tenth? Would you want ten if the minyan were in your home? I look forward to your responses.

L'shalom, Amy L. Memis

T' filot. .. Worship

Friday, December 3 8:00 pm Shabbat Worship

First Chanukah Cand1e ... Adu1t (Overnight) Choir will sing 7:00 pm Shabbat Y'ladirn worship, for young

families, downstairs

Saturday, December 4 10:45 am Bat Mitzvah:

Laura Warsaw, daughter of Constance and Thomas Warsaw

Friday, December IO

7:30 pm ALL CONGREGATION CHANUKAH SERVICE CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY 8th candle A Family Service .. Jr. choir will sing

Saturday, December 11 10:45 am Bat Mitzvah:

Fallon Altman, daughter of Judy Altman and Brad Altman

Sunday, December 12 10:45 am Renewal of Spirit Service, led by Sandy Krebs and our clergy

Friday, December 17 Shabbat Worship

Friday, December 24

Friday, December 31

Early Shabbat Worship 6:15-7:15 pm

Shabbat Worship

SOCIAL ACTION AND RITUAL COMMITTEES ...

8:00 pm

8:00 pm

COLOR MY WORLD ... Saturday. Feb. 12. 2000, 7-10 pm, following dinner and Havdallah, the Social Action and Ritual Committees invite you to put on your dancing shoes, bring art supplies, and come prepared for a fun-filled evening. The art supplies will help a child in need* color his or her world. Music provided by A to Z Entertainment. Admission is $5 per person/$ I 0 per family plus a donation of art supplies. Additional donations are welcome and appreciated.

*Art supplies to be donated to Women's Residential Services and Keshet.

Note--Date Correction.

Every Saturday 10:00 am Shabbat Morning Minyan and Torah Study

Kaddish is recited

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ... Dear Congregants: I want to share with you the topic of Rabbi Mark Shapiro and

Rabbi Emeritus. Will he or won't he? After Rabbi Shapiro announced his intended retirement, the question everyone asked was, "Is Rabbi Shapiro going to be Rabbi Emeritus?"

Rabbi Shapiro answered the question in his Highholy Day sermon and we all heard him say, "Yes". Now the question is, "what does that mean to be Rabbi Emeritus?"

There is a wonderful publication put out by the UAHC and the CCAR (Union of American Hebrew Congregations and Central Conference of American Rabbis) called, "Guidelines for Rabbinical-Congregational Relationships". Using this as our personnel committee reference, the description of Rabbi Emeritus was presented to Rabbi Shapiro and then to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees approved the description at the October board meeting. The description is as follows:

Rabbi Emeritus shall have an honorary lifetime family membership at BJBE. Rabbi Emeritus shall help establish his successor as Senior Rabbi. Rabbi Emeritus may participate in conducting the synagogue service, give a sermon, or teach when invited to do so by the Senior Rabbi of the congregation and in accepting such an invitation to participate, he shall follow the prevailing rituals and forms of worship. Rabbi Emeritus may officiate at life-cycle functions for members of the congregation and their families only upon the invitation or request of the Senior Rabbi of the congregation. Rabbi Emeritus shall keep the Senior Rabbi informed of significant events in the lives of the congregation about which he has knowledge.

Though not a part of the description, Rabbi Shapiro has asked for office space in the building and yes, we will find space for him to have an office.

It is an exciting and exhilarating experience to have a new Senior Rabbi after 35 years and it is a comfort and a blessing to have Rabbi Mark Shapiro as Rabbi Emeritus.

L'shalom, Shirlee Cohen, President

EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPEOPLE 1999 - 2000

President Shirlee Cohen

Executive Vice President David Gates

Congregational Development Mike Colman

Leadership Development Larry Krupp

Vice Presidentffreasurer Jerry Maller

Budget/Finance Ron Jericho Consideration Bruce Robbins Shomrim Adrianne Daskal

Vice President Joyce Weiner Education Merle Schein Social Action

Vice President Patti Frazin Building and Grounds Steve Eaton Membership Hedda Schiess Publicity Marilyn Glazer

Vice President Terri Argentar Youth Neil Bodzin Ritual Shelley Riskin Special Activities Sandy Krebs

Recording Secretary Bernice Waitsman Immediate Past President Jim Ostach

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TORAH PORTIONS (PARASHOT) FOR DECEMBER ... The parashot that we read over the coming month complete the

Book of Bereshit (Genesis). We began our reading 8 weeks ago with the Creation of the earth and humankind and have continued thru the lives of the Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the Matriarchs: Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, and Rachel. As the first book of the Chumash concludes, Joseph dies at the age of .110 and is buried in Egypt. If you had an opportunity to look at last month's website ... great!

Here is another one to add to the list. Go to www.uahc.org. This is the site for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and is chockful of great information. Under the section titled, "Learning", check out the subsections, "Tora/ Hayim" and "Shabbat Table Talk". You will find wonderful essays regarding the weekly Parasha as well as have access to commentaries from previous years. Have fun!!

And again, the blessing prior to studying Torah ... "Baruch Atah Adonai, Elohenu Melech Ha Olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu la asok b'divrei Torah". We praise You, Eternal G-d, Sovereign of the Universe: You hallow us with the gift of Torah and command us to immerse ourselves in its words".

December 4 (Kjs/ey 251 !st Shabbat Chanukah

December II aevet 21 2nd Shabbat Chanukah

December 18 aevet 91

December 25 aevet 161

Parashat Yayshev Genesis 37 :1-40:23 What do you think is the significance of the story of Judah and Tamar and why is ii lold in such detail? How do you feel about Tamar's "deceit"? Parashat Mjketz Genesis 41:1-44:17 When Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to plead/or food during the famine, not one of the ten of them recognizes him. Whal ex­planation could there be for this? Parashat Vayjgash Genesis 44: 18-47:27 After what seems like an eternity, Josephfin­ally reveals himself to his brothers. Does ii seem that he treats them harshly? Why does he eventually let them know who he is? Parashat Vayechi Genesis 47:28-50:26 Before he dies, Jacob blesses Joseph's sons (his grandsons) Ephraim and Manassah be­stowing the blessing of the first born on the head of Ephraim who was actually 1he younger of the two. Where else in the Book of Genesis have we seen a blessing given to the younger child? What was Jacob's ex­planation for this?

BOARD MEETING RESUME OCTOBER 20, 1999 ... The board voted to confer the title of Rabbi Emeritus on Rabbi

Mark Shapiro beginning July I, 2000. They also authorized the personnel committee to enter into discussion with Shari Bauer to continue as Executive Director of BJBE. Authorization was given to extend the contract of Rabbi Amy Memis for 2 years beginning July I, 2000, with the provision that the contract can be terminated any time during the second year, provided that a minimum of 6 months notice be given prior to the date of termination.

The board approved the temple joining the Amazon Association Group, which gives rebates for orders from temple members. Further information will be published in the bulletin.

There are 3 applicants being interviewed for the position of Congregational Nurse. The Rabbinical Search Committee has had a personal interview with one prospective Rabbi as of this date, and there will be 2 more applicants to follow.

The week-end of events honoring Rabbi Shapiro will be held April 7-8. Further information forthcoming.

IN OUR FAMILY ... OUR THANKS: ... for co-sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat and for their gift of Bima flowers in honor of the B'nai Mitzvah of their children:

Julie and Mark Swislow, Chris and Michael Ziering, Barbara and Lawrence Goldstein, Jane and Mark Jacobson, Lorraine and Robert Dunn ... for co-sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat:

Sharon and Warren Goldsand, Mindi and Barry Silver, Sylvia and Jerry Loebman, Heather Ross and Ronald Lambert, Risa and Harvey Lambert, Marcia and Larry Ross, Nancy and Alan Winter, women of Sisterhood. MAZELTOV: ... on the birth of:

Abigail Wynn Rabin, daughter of our members Angie & Dave Rabin.

Mariah Kate Bloomfield, granddaughter of our members, Janice & Leonard Bloomfield.

Kevin Joshua Cramer, grandson of our members Roselle & Paul Cramer.

Zachary Brian Samuelsohn, grandson of our members, Harriet and Frank Samuelsohn and great grandson of our members, Jeanette & Lewis Asher. ... on the engagement of:

Melissa Gerson, daughter of our member Vicki Gerson to John Kay.

John Kay, son of our members Judy & Alvin Lambert to Melissa Gerson.

Jackie Schatz, daughter of our members Sandy & Bill Schatz to Scott Kagan.

Scott Kagan, son of our member Allen Kagan to Jackie Schatz. Amy Goldberg, daughter of our members Susan & Jerome

Goldberg to Mike Melnick. Geoff Silvers, son of our members Sandy & Linda Silvers to

Courtney Beck. ... on the marriage of:

Gail Kernes, daughter of our member Jerry Kernes to John Smithies.

Jennifer Gerson, daughter of our member Vicki Gerson. Steven Feldstein, son of our members Susan & Sherwin

Feldstein to Sari Gibrick. Steve Schor, son of our members Joan & Sherwin Schor to

Marcy Batler. Ronna Hirsch, daughter of our members Linda & Donald Brooks

to David Bart. Todd Goldberg, son of our members Susan & Jerome Goldberg

to Angie . ... a speedy recovery to:

Ellen Gordon, Ida Kutler, Sheryl Berkenfield, Jessica Cowin. ... condolences to:

Herbert Kazan (Lois), on the death of his mother Sylvia Kazan. Rabbi Deborah Gardner Helbraun (Sidney), on the death of her

grandmother Sylvia Fischman. Marilyn Ernsteen (Joseph), on the death of her mother

Helen Schmarak. Robert Levine (Barbara), on the death of his father James Levine. Susan Sinker, on the death of her husband Bertram Sinker.

We record with sorrow the death of

BERTRAM SINKER

May his memory be a blessing

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS ... Jennifer & Jeremy Kloepfer

Ronna & David Bart Marcy & Steve Schor

Sari & Steven Feldstein Angie & Todd Goldberg

CAPITAL GIFTS ... We thank the following for their contributions to our Capital

Gifts program: Memorial Plaques: Gloria & Gerald Karp

Shomrim: Dr.Myron & Benay Singer Iris & Charles Meyerson Colette & Robert Meier Bernice & Seymore Waitsman Gail & Jim Ostach Seky Ostach

Endowment: Deb & Scott Gates Ruth & Jack Horowitz Linda & Sandy Silvers Rosalie & Ronald Rubin Joyce & Larry Weiner The Frazin family Shelley, Gary, Justin, & Micah Riskin Kathy Leonard & Mike Freedman Linda & Paul Willis Deanna, Mark, Joshua, & Ari Jacobson Merle & Skip Shein

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MAZON The Jewish Response to Hunger

The Mazon Committee gratefully acknowledges donations from the following:

Marga Levy 470-1495

Ina Winer Lisa & Harry Kramer

Gail Ostach 564-2339

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 20-35) ... The Young Adult Committee wants to know if you are interested

in an exclusively young adult book club or searchers. Searchers meet bi-weekly to discuss various topics chosen by Rabbi Shapiro: liturgy, bible, etc. Searchers groups have been ongoing for several years . Meetings are warm, supportive, and educational. What a wonderful way to meet other young adults! Please contact Patti Frazin 945-6620 if you are interested in either of these concepts.

SISTERHOOD NEWS ... For me, one of the most staggering aspects of parenthood is the

fact that every word I say and every move I make are subject to the intense scrutiny of three impressionable, little people. Although I strive to explain life's lessons to my children, the old adage that actions speak louder than words certainly rings true. While I tell my kids, for example, to stand up for what they believe in, to always be kind, and to make time for people and things that really matter, it makes much more of an impression on them to see me actually participating in activities that embody these lofty goals . That's where Sisterhood comes into the picture: By participati ng in Sisterhood activities, I am able to show my children the importance of volunteering, ofreaching out to others.

While you may not have small children watching your every move, your actions make a statement to a variety of people around you, including your spouse/partner, your co-workers, your parents, your friends, and everyone else you come into contact with. If you've ever talked about the importance of doing things that really matter, why not let your actions speak louder than your words by joining Sisterhood for an upcoming program?

>Feminist Forum Presents Rabbi Memis' Thoughts on Rosh Chodesh: Is it a Woman's Holiday?-Is Rosh Chodesh an important Jewish Holiday, a significant Jewish woman's holiday, a mostly insignificant holiday, or all of the above? On Dec. 9 at 7:30 pm at the temple, Rabbi Memis will present a thought-provoking and spiritual look at Rosh Chodesh. Of special interest to women because of our monthly cycles, this holiday welcomes the new moon each month. Be sure to bring your questions and comments to what promises to be an inspirational evening. For more information, call Jan Lev 847/272-2335 .

>Entertainment 2000-With Chanukah just days away, the Entertainment 2000 Books make the perfect gift. For only $35 (the same price as last year), you can save up to 50% at local restaurants and stores. The Judaica Shop is well stocked with books, or you can get a copy by calling Annette Gotteiner 847/729-9192.

>Speaking of the Judaica Shop-Be sure to stop in for all of your last minute Chanukah shopping. We have new merchandise arriving daily. The Judaica Shop is open on Sundays and Thursdays during the hours when school is in session, on Friday evenings after services, or by appointment. For an appointment, call Anne Perrin 847/729-4416 or Sharon Sabin 847/291-9423 . If you'd like to volunteer to staff the shop, call Anne.

If you've heard yourself talking about making a difference, put your money where your mouth is! Join us at an upcoming Sisterhood event. We look forward to seeing you soon.

L'shalom, Naomi Kogan-Dein

ARZA/WORLD UNION, NORTH AMERICA ...

Israel Supreme Court Rules Government Must Support Liberal Religious Education. Asserting that religious pluralism is a fundamental element of Jewish democratic state, the Israel Supreme Court has ruled that the Religious Affairs Ministry must support religious studies taught at liberal religious institutions. Specifically, the court ruled that the government must fund religious studies of the Masorati (Conservative) movement going back to 1997. Including reimbursement for court costs, the Masorati movement will receive approximately 700,000 shekels ($175,000).

This has a direct impact on funding for religious studies sponsored by the Israel Reform movement which also had been denied support by the government.

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FROM THE EDUCATOR'S PERSPECTIVE ... On Oct. 28, 1999, the temple, the Early Childhood Center, and I

lost a friend. Bert Sinker, a long-time congregant, died on that day. Bert was one of our first temple presidents. I did not know him

then. I met Bert about 7 years ago when I attempted to convince him that he and his very young son needed to be coming to the Early Childhood Center. Much to my delight, he agreed with me and our friendsh ip began. Bert and his family participated in all of our programs. My teachers and I loved to watch Bert parent his young son. He was stern when he needed to be, but his love was always so apparent. One of my strongest memories is the way he treated me and my staff. His respect and admiration for our profession truly elevated us. Bert was a strong advocate of the Early Childhood Center, and when we needed his advocacy, he was always there for us .

Bert had a great love for our temple. In the past several years, he was a regular at the temple board meetings, as past presidents are invited to sit on the board. On more than a few occasions, he would call me up to chat about the temple. He'd say, "Kiddo, I noticed such and such being done in such and such a way. What do you think"? He'd listen to me and I'd listen to him, we'd solve the problems of the world, and I felt honored that a man so devoted to the temple and it's well-being would be interested in my opinion.

Last spring, when I was formally offered the job of Educator by the temple board, my friend Bert Sinker told me he would be making the motion to put my name before the board. He did just that, and that meeting was the last he would attend.

Shalom chaver - good-bye my friend. Sandy Robbins Director of Education

FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER ... Our students and their families are looking forward to a

Hanukkah Party scheduled for Dec. 5. This event is being planned by our Parent Advisory Committee, a group of dedicated and hard working parents of our pre-school students.

Registration for the coming school year will begin in January. Register before Jan. 15 and receive a $50 discount on your tuition. If you have a child of pre-school age, please call the temple office for a brochure, or to set up a time to visit our program. We would like to have you be a part of our wonderful Early Childhood Family. Have a very happy Hanukkah.

Debbie Becker Early Childhood Center Director

CLASSES WITH RABBI SHAPIRO ... 1. My Favorite Bible Stories 2. My Favorite Midrashim (legends) 3. Reform Judaism: Where's it going?

Dec. 5, 12 Feb. 13, 27, Mar. 5 Mar. 12, 19, Apr. 2

No sign-up needed, no fee, no book, some, but not very much food, and the Tz'daka box will be conspicuous.

Our wonderful just about every Wednesday morning class continues. You can drop in or be a regular. At 9:30 we'll study a fine new anthology of Jewish short stories from around the world. From I 0:45 till noon we'll study Bible (either Joshua and Judges or Ezra and Nehemiah). You'll have to buy the short story book for about $20-25 . I'll order for our usual class attendance of 30. If you want to start coming on Wednesdays, let the office know so we can have enough books.

No fee , no sign-up, just coffee/tea, and the conspicuous Tz'daka box.

KEEP THIS UNDER YOUR KIPPAH ... By now the word is out: Rabbi Shapiro is retiring and there is

going to be a celebration honoring him for all that he's done for all of us. The dates have been published and so have the places. No secrets, right? Not quite, for there are some details I'd like to let you know about if you promise not to tell the rabbi!

The Friday evening service will include participation by guests as well as our rabbis. Everyone is certainly welcome to attend, including children whose parents believe are old enough to do so. (Note: The Religious Schools have their own celebratory plans in the works, which will include even the youngest in our schools)! Of course the Oneg Shabbat will be incredible, even for BJBE! We will be asking for help from our premiere dessert makers, so start thinking of your grandest recipes.

Saturday evening's dinner and festivities are being planned for adult participation. There will be a charge for this with the amount yet to be determined. It is the goal of the Steering Committee to keep the price down so as to make the event financially doable. The Rosemont Convention Center can accommodate a cast of thousands!

Invitations for the dinner will be sent to all congregants sometime after the fust of January at which time you can make your reservations. However, the Steering Committee would be happy to send invitations to your adult children who, although they no longer live at home, might want to be a part of this gala evening as well as to former BJBE people now living out of town. Please contact me with these addresses by e-mail (LEARSI@aol.com) or else leave a message at the temple office.

Now that I've shared some secrets, I hope that you are as excited about the Celebratory Weekend as is the Steering Committee. Just remember: Don't tell Rabbi Shapiro!

A SLICE OF THE PIE ...

B'shalom, Sandee Holleb Steering Committee Chairman

We all know that a pie can be served to any number of people-­depending on the size of the slices. Well...the Tommy Schwarzkopf Library, here in the temple, would appreciate a tiny slice of the pie you, individually, call "good works".

Even in this electronic age, what with TV, computers, and heaven knows what else, nothing will ever compare to the wonder and magic that a young mind feels when a person learns to read. What a fantastic vista opens up when printed words suddenly spring from the pages and ignite our imagination.

Where is all this leading, you ask? Well, "lemmie tell ya"! Every month I receive notices of all the new and wonderful books coming out, and I wish we could buy them all for the library for your children. We can do it...with your help. How? Have your child select a birthday book, which he or she can then donate to the library. Or,a gift to the library fund will enable us to go out and buy some of these new books. Or, call and ask if you can help Uust leave a message at the temple--believe me, you'll hear from me)!

If you give the library just a tiny piece of your pie, we can feed a hundred eager minds with it. And besides, you won't even miss those few extra calories.

Bob Tauber BJBE Librarian

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FAMILY KALLAH HIGHLIGHTS ... A group of I 7 families and staff gathered together at OSRUI in

Oconomowoc, Wisc., on Oct. 22-24 for a wonderful weekend of prayer, learning Jewish things, eating, and fun , fun, fun!!! We started out with a lovely Shabbat Dinner, followed by services and a family program. Please look for the great family trees that we all made. They will be hung around the temple.

Our Saturday morning Tephilot was most outstanding. Four different family members were able to read from the Torah--three of them translating as they read, and one of them chanting in the most beautiful voice. It was truly a Shehecheyanu moment!

Although it was rather brisk outside, we climbed the tower for 3 hours, and some of us actually got to the top .

Of course, what would Family Kallah be without some special projects to make and take home. We painted vases for Shabbat, made beautiful tile drip plates for our candles, and painted tile squares.

A very special moment was shared by about 60 people sitting on the floor of the Bayit. The lights were turned low, and as Rhonda Wehner and Julie Webb were leading us in Havdalah, Jacob Taitel­Webb was passing around the spice box for everyone to smell. If I close my eyes, I can still see him gently hand it to one person sitting on the floor, and then very carefully take it back and pass it to the next person.

The Jewish Pictionary game was fun, as was the "Fish Bowl" adult program, or as we refer to it, "stump Rabbi Memis".

Sunday was breakfast, tephilot and a chance to write some reflective family prayers which Rabbi Memis incorporated into the service. Nancy Carol came up to camp and took some beautiful family portraits in an outdoor setting. This was followed by lunch and more singing and dancing. All family members are encouraged to bring their musical instruments. We had some real jamming going on!!!

I can't believe it's over. We're actually starting to plan Family Kallah 2000. Keep your eyes open for the date. Look for pictures on the bulletin board. Once again, I have to say, "This Is Real/yAs Good as it Gets!!!"

QUEST FOR KOLIN ... Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out with our

dinner/raffle on Nov. 13. Thanks to Barry Brownstone and Father and Son Pizza who helped out with the delicious dinner; thanks to our wonderful BJBE Sisterhood who provided the yummy desserts, and thanks to those of you who donated raffle items.

We are happy to announce that the BJBE website (www.uahcweb.org/il/ilOIO) now provides a link to Amazon.com. Look for the link in the bookstore where you will find a wonderful selection of Jewish books certain to enhance your library. For every book you buy directly off the BJBE site, the Quest for Kolin will get 15% of the sale of that book. If you go to Amazon.com thru the BJBE site and buy anything else (including music, video's, dvd's, electronics, and gifts), we will still get 5% of the sale!

It's easy, it's free to you, and every purchase you make will help us to achieve the unbelievable goal of raising funds to travel to Kolin twice in two years!

PLEASE NOTE NEW WEBSITE:

http://uahc.org/il/ilO 10

We gratefully acknowledge contributions to the following funds:

MARTIN SALOMON TIKKUN OLAM FUND IN HONOR OF:

Congratulations to Christine & Michael Kupfer on becoming an aunt & uncle for the 6th time-Mom & Dad Kupfer

Thank you to the Derdiger family-Getz-Shefte! family Jodi Salomon's engagement to Mark Oldani-Bobbie & Jay Piell, Linda &

Paul Willis Joyce Weisman's daughter's wedding-Darleen Salomon

IN MEMORY OF: Sheila Sachs-Elaine & Harvey Kupfer Minnette Daskal-Annette Gotteiner, Janet & Stan Swig, Darleen Salomon Martin Salomon-Francie & Alan Schweber Helen Ross-Dr/Mrs. Lawrence Ross Helen Schmarak-Ruth & Jerry Maller, Darleen Salomon Irvin Lewenstein-Joan & Lee Sacks

THE VOGEL FUND IN HONOR OF:

Marsha Davis' speedy recovery-Shirlee Feldmann

BOB TERRY MEMORIAL FUND-FEED THE HOMELESS IN HONOR OF:

Sara Sabin's engagement to Andrew Grossman-Sybil & Larry Stern Jodi Salomon's engagement to Mark Oldani-Sybil & Larry Stern Merle Terry's new grandchild, new apartment, & Happy New Year-

Sandy & Dan Wiczer Carrie Krivitzky's engagement to Todd Cohan-Gloria & Steve Marron

IN MEMORY OF: Sheila Sachs-Donna, Robby, & Julie Willert, Marga & Pete Levy, Melanie,

Larry, & Joshua Krupp Bea Greenblatt-Grace & Leonard Greene Max Sweet, beloved father-Shirlee Preis Eleanor Stein-Ilene & Bob Lewis Howard Weinstein-Ilene & Bob Lewis Bert Sinker-Anita Straus

THE TORAH COMMENTARY FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Sheila Sachs-The Reid Neuman family Bert Sinker-Fran & Art Schlanger

JACK AND ANNA SKOLNIK MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF:

Harriette Burstein's special birthday-Phyllis & Jerry Davidson Dr./Mrs. Paul Parmet's daughter Lauren's wedding-Ruth & Jack Horowitz Phyllis & Jules Galahter's 50th wedding anniversary-Bobbie & Jay Piell Freda Anders' speedy recovery-Sharon & Norm Poteshman Our Highholy Day Alyiot-Janet & Stan Swig Rhea Skolnik's 80th birthday-Sam Lipman & Dan Karlovsky, Debbie

& Rebecca Lipman, Jodie, Bobby, Jack, & Brandon Grant Eli Jacobson's Bar Mitzvah-Joyce & Larry Weiner, Education Committee Daniel Swislow's Bar Mitzvah-The Marron family Deborah Ann Pollack's Bat Mitzvah-Sharon & Ron Subeck

IN MEMORY OF: Minnette Daskal-Sharon & Don Saltzman, Honey & Alan Deitch Sheila Sachs-Kathy Leonard & Mike Freedman, Ellen & Stan Stein,

Marilyn Glazer Nedeh Stern-Edward Stern Sylvia Kazan·-Mathilda Donigier Sylvia Fischman-Education Committee Dorothy Albaum-Arlene & Burton Bernstein John A. Stone, father-Ilene & Bernie Kolin Brother of Alan & Gail Stein-Helene & Bruce Barnett & family Father of Helene & Burt Herbstman-Helene, Bruce, & Robyn Barnett Helen Schmarak-Sylvia & Jerry Loebman Mother of Hollander family & our Aunt Sylvia-Ruth & Jack Horowitz Father of Bruce Barnes-Nancy & David Jorbin Sol Shapiro-Sharon & Ron Subeck Jim Levine-Linda & Paul Willis Mother/grandmother to Perlin family-Amanda, Mike, Jamie, & Steve

Karo ff Father of Amy Steckel-Roberta, Harlan, Julia, & Daniel Bernstein

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THE PRAYERBOOK FUND IN HONOR OF:

Happy, healthy New Year to Hedda & Erwin Schiess-Sue & Richard DeKoven

Eli Jacobson's Bar Mitzvah-The Sinker family IN MEMORY OF:

Harry Smith-Jeri & Roger Smith Louis Kaseff-Jeri & Roger Smith Pauline Kaseff-Jeri & Roger Smith Bea Greenblatt-Annette Gotteiner Eleanor Silverman-Annette Gotteiner Goldie & Irwin Blumberg-Helen & Mark Bronson Ruth Hoffman-Barbara & Irwin Goldfine Samuel Bitkower-Anita B. Straus Mollie Liebold-Annette Gotteiner

THE LEON RABIN MEMORIAL SANCTUARY SEA TING FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Minnette Daskal-Friedelle Bass Helen Schmarak-Fran & Art Schlanger

THE TOMMY SCHWARZKOPF LIBRARY FUND IN HONOR OF:

Happy birthday to Larry Jacobson-Judi & Don Manoff Birth of Marla & Albert Plotnik's grandson David-Dorothy Rad is M/M Larry Lauer's son Steve's engagement to Renee-Sharyn &

Larry F rad in Lisa Wilson's speedy recovery-Beth Kon & family

IN MEMORY OF: Sheila Sachs-Joan Goldberg Jack Rubin-Lois & Al Stiglitz, Laney & Mike Hilborn, Lois & Rick Crelman,

Richard Rosen, Audrey & Arnie Mass, Sheila & Richard Frankel, Phyllis & Robert Felsenberg, Judy & Neil Adelman, Gloria & Shelly Kaiz, Merle & Alan Polikoff, Freya & Bob Greenspahn, Reva & David Myers, Pat & Eddie Manker, Arlene & Robert Gionni, Lori & Jerry Rocklin, Leslie Outten, Sheila & Jack Levitt, Dovie & Myron Horvitz, Susan & Barry Feinberg

Dora Rudenberg-Harriet & Howard Rudenberg Gertrude G. Kotin-Maxene & Merritt Kotin Arline Lowy-Frances & Annette Taussig Norma Thurman-Joanne & Wally Miller William Winter-Bernie & Nate Winter Fannie Peskind-Bernie & Nate Winter

MAURICE SINGER MEMORIAL CHOIR FUND IN HONOR OF:

For all your good wishes-Molly Skebelsky Thanks to Cantor Winter, Jordan Goodman, & Choir Angels for your presence at

the Abington on Rosh Hashana-Molly Skebelsky Cantor Cory Winter's speedy recovery-Harriet & Allen Cohen

IN MEMORY OF: Mother of Beryl Levine-Wendi, Larry, & Ryan Bowers Esther Wilens-Wendi, Larry, & Ryan Bowers Sister ofM/M Sy Williams-Wendi, Larry, & Ryan Bowers Minnette Daskal-Deborah & Frank Epstein, Susan & Milt Salzer

. Father of Karen & Brad Martin-Frank Epstein Laura Fireman-Janet & Stan Swig Helen Schmarak-Deborah & Frank Epstein

SY BIERMAN HIGH SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF:

Bea & Norm Getz's new home-Joyce & Larry Weiner Mollie Motch's speedy recovery-Zelda & Dick Wise Birth of Kelly & Michael Goldberg's daughter, Isabella Rose-The Marron family

IN MEMORY OF: Minnette Daskal-Zelda & Dick Wise Vivian Channon-Marilyn & Jerry Keller Ida Letman-Harriet Bierman, Harriet & Ed Soifer, Betty & Seymour Primer Philip Avner-Arion Avner Harry Ruben-Charlotte Gross Helen Schmarak-Phyllis & Bob Steiner, Susie & Marvin Dickman

SOCIAL ACTION ... Feed the Homeless--9 am--Dec. 26 at temple. All are welcome

to drop by and join our energetic and efficient assembly line. We make over 500 lunches. Families are welcome to distribute these lunches downtown at several shelters. Any questions? Contact Patti Frazin at 945-6620.

Serve Dinner Christmas Day at Mission. Call Merle Terry for details at 312/944-5767.

The Tzedakah recipient for Dec. is the Hospice of the North Shore. They provide hospice services in the North Suburbs for the terminally ill .

School Tzedakah Fair--Dec. 11-12. Call Ruth Miller if you'd like to help out. 267-8005.

Save the Date .. .Jan. 21, 2000 ... Social Action Shabbat. Your Community Needs You. Glenview Youth Services needs

Study Buddies for its program to help 2nd-8th graders with homework. Thurs. eves. from 6:30-8:00 at the Glenview Community Church (comer of Elm & Glenview Rd.) Contact Kelly Badscu at Glenview Youth Services at 724-2620.

Interfaith Community Action Network (ICAN). Representatives of BJBE and Glenview churches met with representatives of Northfield Township and the Township Supervisor to discuss how the food pantry (to which we donate food and funds) can be more responsive to the needs of the community, particularly in emergency situations. After the meeting, the Township Board voted on our request to get a voice mail system to be more responsive. The ICAN group also coordinates resources and volunteer opportunities and needs in the Glenview community. If you are interested in attending a meeting or becoming involved, call Renee Friedman, 729-5452 or Michael Taite!, 222-9086.

United Power for Action and Justice (UPAJ). BJBE has joined over 300 other faith-based organizations to work on issues of justice that WE. identify as being important and consistent with our values and our mission to REPAIR THE WORLD (TIKUN OLAM). UPAJ brings our values into public life. Four training sessions (one night per week) are being planned for our area. Call Renee Friedman if you are interested, 729-5452.

UPAJ Upcoming Events: Training sessions to be announced. Call Randy Levin to be put on our e-mail and regular mailing list 729-2550.

December 7--Join us at large assembly to support Gilead Campaign. Olivette Baptist Church, 3 I st & Martin Luther King Dr. , 7:30-8:30 pm. Call Michael Taitel (mtaitel@theramp.net) 222-9086; Randy Levin (rlevinpdc@aol.com 729-2550 or Renee Friedman (rfiedm2@krnz.com 729-5452.

Contributions (continued)

KEHILA T SHALOM FUND IN HONOR OF:

Thanks for everything to Linda & Dave Clark-Sandy Krebs Herb Greenfield's speedy recovery-Natalie & Shelly Cohen Suzanne Altschuler's speedy recovery-Natalie & Shelly Cohen

IN MEMORY OF: Helen Schmarak-Sandy & Ken Krebs Bert Sinker-Sandy & Ken Krebs Meyer Kavitt-Linda & Sandy Silvers

THE ESTELLE LAMBERT BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FUND IN HONOR OF:

Birth of Linda & Paul Willis's grandson Jonah-Bobbie & Jay Piell Annette Gotteiner's Bat Mitzvah-Bobbie & Jay Piell Engagement of Sandy & Bill Schatz's daughter Jacki-Susan & Milt Salzer

IN MEMORY OF: Sheila Sachs-Janet & Norty Hiton Frank PieU-Bobbie & Jay Piell Helen Schmarak-Susan & Milt Salzer, Hannah & Alan Deitch Minnette Daskal-Susan & Milt Salzer, Deborah & Frank Epstein

MAURICE AND HELEN LIPSCHULTZ MEMORIAL FUND FOR BEIT DANIEL SYNAGOGUE IN ISRAEL IN HONOR OF:

Gussie Sherman's speedy recovery-Ro & Mel Sorkin & kids Joel Weiss' speedy recovery-Ro & Mel Sorkin & kids

IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Kazan-Shirley Fefferman Fred Ginsberg-Rosetta & Mel Sorkin

THE RONALD MARCUS EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT FUND IN HONOR OF:

Annette Gotteiner's Bat Mitzvah-Sandy & Dan Wiczer Denise Blinick's speedy recovery-Karen & Howard Levy Jessica Cowin's complete recovery-Hedda Schiess Birth of Angela & David Rabin's daughter Abigail-Hedda Schiess, Sandy

& Bruce Robbins David Swislow's Bar Mitzvah-Pearl & Ben Swislow Sara Sabin's engagement to Andrew Grossman-Linda & Paul Willis Scott Sagan's Bar Mitzvah-Dodie & Ira Fleischman

IN MEMORY OF: Betty Silverman-Bobbie Marcus Sheila Sachs-Karen & Howard Levy, Shirlee & Eugene Cohen Father of Helene & Bert Herbstman-Sandy & Bruce Robbins Frank Shurman-Hedda & Erwin Schiess Grandmother/great grandmother to Rabbi Sidney & Debbie Helbraun & family

and mother/grandmother to M/M Marshall Gardner & Dr./Mrs. Philip Gardner-Hedda & Erwin Schiess

Ida Letman-Joan & Bob Goldberg Sylvia Fischman-Sandy & Bruce Robb ins Grandmother of Jan Shatzman-The Howard Levy family Grandfather of Cari & Mark Sterne-The Howard Levy family Mollie Leibold-Myrna & Maish Gustin Louis Fireman-Janet & Stan Swig Father of Cara Madansky-Dodie & Ira Fleischman Bert Sinker-Shirlee & Eugene Cohen, Karen, Howard, Shoshana, Marissa &

Ivana Levy

ELSIE BACKER MEMORIAL GARDEN FUND IN HONOR OF:

Amy Ray's speedy recovery-Shirlee & Eugene Cohen Engagement of Sara Sabin to Andrew Grossman-Gloria & Steve Marron

IN MEMORY OF: Olga Block, mother-Eleanor Janofsky Helen Schmarak-Jan & Allen Lev

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Telephone: (847} 729-7575 '~ Fax: 729-8950

Mark S. Shapiro Amy L. Memis Cory B. Winter Shari L. Bauer Sandy Robbins, R.J.E. Rabbi Deborah Gardner-

Helbraun Larry Glickman Debbie Becker Shirlee Cohen Sandie Sklar Rachael Friedlieb

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Early Childhood Director Temple President Sisterhood President Senior Youth Group President

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In memoriam Among the names to be memorialized with the Kaddish at the services designated below are the following:

DECEMBER3 19-25 Kislev Joe Cohn Rudolph Huebach Samuel Luetmer Goldie Mosltowitz Esther Ollstein Jennie Ruben Jack Sirltin Leo Stein Benjamin Sugarman Betty Zusin Barsdort Ida Stein Isadore Torch Mildred Weinstein Charles Davis Fay Kahn Miriam Kaplan Joe Ledet Max E. Patt Hugo Rou.bitchelt Leah Schoenwald Henrietta She:rn.an Walter .Weintraub Charlotte Ammon :reader :Rera Ruth Crelman Howard Planzbaum Louis Haimovitz David Kaplan Minnie Keller Julia Kohn Roberta Lowy Marvin Marcus Gertrude Margolis Bessie Rottenberg Marjorie Ziegel Rachel Lena Adler Anna Grill

. Ru.by Kroll Minnie Miller Harry Z. Silverman Sylvia Turen Hyman P16her Herbert Giblichman Thelma Hecktrna.'l Hyman Miller Rose Paperniclt Rabbi William Saj owitz Jules Torry Anna Ball Percy Benzel Isadore P. Glassman Louis c. Glassner Albert N. Greenberg Jay Harris Harry Hirsch Maurice Jacobs Lynn E. Kershner Florence Kon Florence Meyers Lee Miller Jack. Novick Emma Plato!sky Jacob Prebish Walter Rauscher Shirley Rosenberg Bessie Scbmall Paul Schnider Marion Straus Rose sweet Bella Weintraub David Weintraub Henry We1.ntraub Samuel Weintraub Anne Weiss

DECEMBER10 26 Kislev-2 Tevet Harry cannon Jaclt :P'idlow Golc!.1e Goldman Celia Sander Goldstein Harry Grossman Esther Sternberg Levinson Lillian Cantor Perl.man Milton Warshaw Nathan Whitman Charles Axelrod Rita Galniclt Irving Hertzberg Ernest s. Klein Harry Kutler Bernice Berhardt Miller Emil Polle.cl< Ruth Cann Schneider Katherine Tauber Harry !Cutler Rose 1Cut1er Helen Lannes semuel Perlman Gwendolyn Picklin Rose Steiner Herman Winer Esther L. Blumberg Jacob Drilliclt Nathan Gore Phil Handler Julius Konovslty Prieda SL'11lt\Ons Messennan Jaclt sotono!! Doris Speclt Harry Weinaeld Paula Ball Ev.a Brenner Ray Cohen Gertrude Katz Lawrence L. Kotin Sybil Levine Beatrice Pines Paul Rothschild Pearl sallty Bertha Turclt Robert Weiner Irwin Fabian Morris Garber Bernard Gould Albert Horrell Albert Isaacson Irving Kane Morris Kaplan Meyer A . llitzldn Joseph Peavoy Erm.a Schaumberger Paul Shachter

DECEMBER17 3 Tevet - 9 Tevet

Jacob Arkiss David D. Davis Max Kaplan Allan Leibsohn Philip Robin Mildred Davis Ruth Goldberg Eve Kahn Uri Lapovok Natan Liberhein Irving Wolf Harry Zlobin Sarah Bernard Albert Danz Bertha Epstein Charles Goldstein Seymour Guten Rodney L. Hatley Esther Heyman Florence Kaminsky Edward Katz · Ruth Krinsky Rubin" Lipsky Sarah Nozick Julius · Roubitchek Ida Weiss Walter Friedlieb Mary Glassman Roy A. Levy Simon Perlman James Rosen Oscar Saffer Lena Bierman Milton Dresner Sarah Jacobs Lore Kanstein Joseph Maslowsky Joseph Shmikler Alfred Wartenberg Libbie Bauer Marion Cohen Allan V. Ginter Frances Grinker Lillian Lieberman Eve Schwartz

DECEMBER24 10 Tevet-16 Tevet

Dr. Louis Edidin Selma Heumann Nathan Hirshman ·Sydney Lampert Daniel Weiss Melba Weiss Alan Eppenstein Dorothy Feldstein Sydney M. Goldstein Albert Gross Robert F. Kaye Anna Kohn Phyllis McGrath Gustave Raubitshek Louis Roubitchek Sue Wenig Tapper Max Bossen Hattie Cohn Kathryn Fox David Friedman Samuel L. Goldberg .Bernard Karp Aron Kreisman Sally Levitt Louis Mantelman Joseph Maslowsky Joseph Pollak Gladys Root Jack M. Rosenberg Tillie Singer

·' Otto Weiskopf Frances Wolff Rose Begoun William Gef tman Jays. Gutman Herbert Haase Max Ratskoff Marvin Shapiro Abe Zacks Karl D. Engle Leo Pick Sidney Schaumberger Norman Schomo Marcus stein Pearl Zelonky Frank Calvello

Hulda Silvennan Harry Berlin Phyllis Subeck Henry Braun Jacob Cohen

Blackman Jerome "Jerry" Poler Adele Freund .. Norman Turelt

Charles Brayndiclt Charlotte Friedman Dorothy Gliclonan Dorothy C. Gliclcman Min Lawrence David Loe!!ler Isadore Stein Leon Treehubo!! Anne Zacks

Jill Cohen Erickson Jenny Kraus Morton J. Liebling Helen Stein Dorothy Tobiansky Herbert Washer Adolph Williger

"May God, the Maker of Peace grant peace to all who mourn, and

comfort the bereaved among us."

Sam Salky Eva Schy Gussie Selmon Rose Slakter Fred David Spenadel Rose Blum Max Glassman Belle Gordon Allen H. Kauffman Theodore Lisse Abe Novak Polly Silver

DECEMBER 31 17 Tevet-23 Tevet Barbara Ball Carl Broutman Rose Dee Charles Hyman Sema P. Merlander Mitchell Alan Sontag Frances Zislis Edith K. Browdy Mary Deitch Friedel Edelblum Sadie Glassner Rebecca Goldman Morris Goldstein Abraham Jacobs Louis G. Kotin Paye Levine Clement Levinson Rosa Polacek Joseph Salzer Al Freed Gustav Herz Leon Herz Tillie Leibovitz Barbara Mccurley Rudolph Rainer Harry Rosenfield Barney G. Tokarsky Rose Weber Sam Weiner David Bernstein Harry Bluestone Mitchell Freiman Daniel Glazer Shirl ey White Gordon Ethel Lefkovitz Arnold Lewis Solomon Ritter Eugene J. Suffrin Sara K. Terry Betty Diamond Evelyn Hersh Sarah Horvitch Joseph Horwich Pearl Kahn Jerry Kovel Sophie Millman Samuel Morgan Oscar Speck Fannie Baskin Sanmel Glickauf Samuel Krause earl Meyer Ethel Miller Herbert R. Polakoff Charles Rosenmutter Regina Weisl Marilyn Chankin Mortie Inlander Harry Kayton Martin Weiss Lillian Zabel

* December 01~31, 1999 * Congregation BJ BE

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Searchers 7:00 PM Shabbat 10:00 AM Adult Morn-7:30 PM Conversation - -Weiner Y'ladim ingMinyon

Class 14:00 PM Warsaw Pix 8:00 PM Shabbat 10:45 AM Shabbat 7:30 PM Sisterhood Bd.

17:00 PM Adult B\M Class Worship Services 7:1S PM Congtq111tional Dev. Mlg.

Mtg 7:30 PM Choir Rebeanal 1st candle WarsawB\M

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t 0:00 AM MSS Class* 11:30 AM Senior Lunch* 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class 10:00 AM RAC Mtg. 7:30 PM Family Service 10:00 AM Adult Morning 10:45 AM Cantor's 4:00 PM Rehearsal Mtg. ~ 7:30 PM Board 7:00 PM Adult B\M Chanuka Service Minyon

Class• 7:30 PM Endowment Com. 7:30 PM Singles Grp _ Mtg. · Class 10:45 AM Shabbat Services Mtg. 7:30 PM Yng.Adults Chanu-

12:15 PM ECC Chanuk- 7:30 PM Interfaith Travelers 7:30 PM Conversation 7:30 PM Feminist Forum ka Prty• ah Party* MN@BJBE\DINNER• Class Altman B\M

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10:00 AM MSS Class* 7:30 PM Goldberg 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 7:30 PM Conversation · 1 :00 PM - 2:30 PM Sear- 8:00 PM Shabbat 10:00 AM Adult Mom-I 0:45 AM Cantor's Class• Searchers• Mtg. Class chers - Weiner Worship ingMinyon 10:45 AM Renewal of Spirit 7:30 PM Rabbinic 7:30 PM Men's Disc.Grp 7:00 PM Adult B\M

Serv. Search Comm.* Class 12:30 PM P-FLAG Board\

MN@BJBE\DINNER* I U AH C BIENNIAL\WRJ I Open Mtg.

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 10:45 AM Cantor's 7:30 PM Adult Retreat 7:00 PM Youth 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class 6: 15 PM Shabbat Service 10:00 AM Adult Morn-

Class• Mtg. Committee• 7:30 PM Sisterhood Bd. OFFICE CLOSED ingMinyon 7:00 PM Bridge Group 7:30 PM Interfaith 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. Mtg.

Travelers · Mtg.

IQ A H C BIENNIAL\ ... ~ --

26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00 AM Feed Homeless 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 8:00 PM Shabbat

Mtg. Worship 7:30 PM Shomrim Mtg. Adult Celebmtion\Y2K

OFFICE CLOSED

-------- -----All dates subject to revision. Please call the temple office to verify dates and times of events. 11/16/99

Commissioner -------Cook County District 14 118 North Clark Street Room567 . Chicago, Illinois 60602

Dear Commissioner

. October , 1999

As a congregant ·of B 'nai Joshua Beth Elohim in Glenview and a concerned citizen, I am writing to urge you to' support the Gilead Campaign for the Uninsured of United Power for Action and Justice, and t~ include preliminary funding for this effort in your current budget deliberations. ·

. As yo-µ are aware, there ~e over 1 million uninsured_ in the Chicago area, affecting all races and all income.levels. This probleµi is beyorid the scope of County government to solve . alone, and is 'overVihelming hospital emergency rooms with sick patients unable to pay 'for needed services. For the uninsured health care is often infrequent and demeaning, too late, and the cause of financial ruin or worse.

The first phase of United Power's Gilead Campaign would create a coherent County-wide. referral program to sign up the uninsured eligible for existing health programs, as well as create initial funding for provision of cost-effective primary care using private service providers close to home. · ·

I urge you to provide illitiai funding of the Gilead Campaign in next year's budget at the level of $20 million, and for the County to take the lead in working with United Power and the private healthcare sector~ develophig broader solution,S.

Sincerely Yours,

cc: Cook County Board President John Stroger (same address as above)

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We would like to see what the interest is for a summer family religious

school at BJBE. Please fill this out and leave it in the temple office or in

Sandy Robbins' box. *****

Yes, I (we) would be interested in participating in a family religious school

program offered on Saturdays during the summer.

1. How many times a month do you think your family would attend? · . One . Two . . . Three . Four --

2. What time of day would you prefer? Morning __ Afternoon --

Would you like lunch to be included? Yes No __

3. Would you like to participate in this project either by joining our

exploratory committee or helping out with the programs?

·. Am available Am not available --

Family Name __________ _

Age(s) of child(ren) _______ _

Thank you for your time. If you have any questions, please call either

Sandy Robbins, Director of Education, or Gail Schuck at the temple office,

729-7575.

'* *a · ·The B·ig Picture ~ Chanuka is known as the Festival of Lights : : ~(C"iU-t:'l lM). It is an eight-day long holiday, which·: ~commemorates the end of Greek rule over the:: *Temple in Jerusalem.Therefore, Chanuka cele-: · ~brates the victory of the few over the many,-: *religious freedom, and the triumph of the Jewish:· ~way of life over great adversity. The very lighting of·: ~the menorah (or chanuk.iyya) brings a sense of: ;).(hope into our homes. ·. 'i<.·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X·X-X·X·X·X·X:X·X·X·X·XX·. -.

-tJ- (£Added tit tractions 1.Lighting the Candles

The candles are the heart of the Chanuka celebration. TheChanukiyya has nine candle holders - eight for the eight days of Chanuka, and one for the shamash or helper candle. This candle is used to light all the other candles.The shamash stands taller than the other candles or is off to the side, so that you can identify its correct place.

We put the candles in each evening beginning on the right of the Chanukiyya (the way we read Hebrew,) but light them in the opposite direction (newest candle first.) Each night we add a candle - on the first night there is one candle, on the far right plus the shamash; on the second night · two candles on the right plus the shamash, etc.

Light the sharriash. Hold it, say the bless­ings and then light the candles with the shamash.

first Blessing

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. i'l;:,ln ?rv. il i?"?ii'l5 · 'Barucft. ata ~nai, 'EioFi.einu mtfecft. ft.a-ofam, as Fi.er K:itf-sft.anu 6 'miiz·votav •cJe-tsivanu. (e-Ft.aalif..

· nair sfr.e( Cft.anu.K_a. Blessed are You, Adonai, our God and Ruler of the

World, Who hallows us with mitzvot and commands us to light the lights of Chanuka

Second Blessing .

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nm J~r:i cnn C"~":l · 'Barucli ata !Atfonai, 'Fioft.eittu. mtfecfi. Fi.a-ofilm,

sli.e-asa nisim Ca-ai1otainu 6ayamim Fi.aft.em 6azman· Fi.aze.

Blessed are You, Adona/, our God and Ruler of the World, Who performed miracles for our ancestors in

ancient times, at this season.

'5hehechiyanu" On the first night of Chanuka we add the

"Sheheehiyanu" prayer, which expresses appreci­ation at reaching this occasion once again.

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'Barucft. YI.ta Yltfonai, 'Efofi.eittu. mt(t,cft. ft.a-ofam, sfi.efi.ecfiiyanu. v'IQ.manu v'liigi-anu. {az.mati. Fi.azefi. Blessed are You, Adonai our God and Ruler of the . World, . for giving us life, for sustaining us and for

enabling us to reach this season.

2. E.ating G The traditional •mirade" of Ctianuka is that

when the Maccabees, the victorious Jewish guerilla army, rededicated the Temple in Jerusa­lem, they orily found enough oil to light the Ner Tamid, or Eternal Light, for one day. However, the oil lasted for eight days, by which time they located pure oil, In commemoration of this event, we eat foods cooked in oil on Chanuka. This may be especially appreciated today, when many people limit the use of oil. Live it up, for one week! Lathes - Potato Pancakes 3 potatoes 114 t salt 1 onion 118 t. pepper 2 eggs 3 T. flour Grate the potatoes and onion using a grater or food processor. Add other Ingredients, ·and mix. Heat the oil In a large frying pan. Drop spoonfulls of batter into the oil, and fry til golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot, with apple sauce or sour cream .

Soofganiyot - Donuts 1 packet dry yeast 2 eggs 1 c. warm water 2 T. oil 3-4 T. sugar 1 whole lemon peel, grated 3 c. flour 1 T. cognac or liquor pinch of salt jam for filling

Mix yeast w/ 1 /4 c. water and 1 t. sugar. Let

stand til mixture rises. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. Put eggs, oil, lemon peel and cognac in middle. Add yeast and water. Knead. Cover and let rise 1 1'2 hours.

Roll dough to 1 • thick. Cut out circles with cup. Putt jam in a circle. Cover with another circle. Put each

. den tit on a floured surtac:,e. Cover, . let star:i.d 30. min .. · Heat frying oil. When hot lower heat. · Put

donuts In and cover for 2 minutes. Tum and cook uncovered for 2 minutes. Use slotted spoon to lift out. Cool. Sprinkle powdered sugar on cool donuts.

3. Crafts

Cut tissue or construction paper into the shapes of dreidels, chanukiyyot, candles, etc. You can also fold paper toi make elaborate paper-cuts. Decorate with glitter.markers, etc., poke a hole at the top and hang them with yarn.

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·Take a large piece of butcher block paper. Cut out eight chanukiyya shapes from colored paper or tin foil. Glue each shape on, and then draw or glue the correct number of candles iri the correct place on each cham.ikiyya. ·

. 4. Readi.ngs A story or reading can enrich your

Chanuka celebration. Try any of the following:

***Elyssa Frishman and Leonard Baskin .. Haneirot Ha!alu -.These Lights are Holy. Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1989 . . This book tells the Chanuka story in eight parts, and adds the blessings and other readings.

Isaac Bashevis Singer, The Power of l..igbt.Farrar,Straus and Giroux, 1980. Beautiful stories by a unique story teller.

Sadie Rose Weilerstein, K'tonton in the Grass, a Hanukka Adventure. jewish Publication Society, 1981. Read this fun story aloud to young children.

:~~t 11 luminations In essence, the Chanuka story is about

assimilation. At the time of the Maccabees, many Jews accepted the Greek culture happily. They found it sophisticated and attractive, . and did not

. wantto be different. Mattathias, Judah Maccabee's father, found the sight of a Jew· offering up a pig in pagan sacrifice so abhorrent that he killed the man. This act began the Maccabee revolt. Thus, the Chanuka story directly deals With differences in Jewish observance and levels of assimilation into majority culture.

Chanuka's proximity to Christmas creates a powerful dynamic .: the ·oecember Dilemma.· The all-pervasive glitter and commercial appeal of Christmas has led to confusion iri some Jewish homes and the adoption of some Christian cus­toms in others. This situation is more complicated in families with inter-faith marriages, as one. partner may observe Christmas and one does not.

These are not easy issues to resolve. Cer-. tainly, it is common for members of a minority to

yearn ·to be like everyone else, to share their holidays and customs. However, by being members of this. congregation, you are assert\ng your Jewish identity. Enriching that' identity' and

· your joy in Jewish holiday observance .throughout the year will lessen envy at Christmas. .

Arid, to state the issue · in positive terms, Chanuka is . the story of standing up for what you

. believe in. It reminds us not to remain silent in the face of oppression, and not to surrender our rights and identities. Amen!

, Chanuka is an appropriate time to dicuss

the iss1..1es involved in being a minority. Depending on your .family members' ages, you may wish to start with some of the following questions.

What do you appreciate about being Jewish? What does it feel like to identify publically as a JeN? Do you ever wish that you were not Jewish? What does being Jewish add to your life?