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Inside this issue
From the editor .............................................................................................................. 4 From The Desk Of The Rabbi ..................................................................................... 5 Mazel Tov! ..................................................................................................................... 6 Annual Campaign Report ............................................................................................ 7 A note from our cantor ................................................................................................. 8 Prayers for daily occurences ....................................................................................... 9 JCC Maccabi Games Tryouts! .................................................................................. 11 Religious School News .............................................................................................. 12 JUF Right Start Grant ................................................................................................. 14 Mitzvah Project Help Needed................................................................................... 14 Darshei Shalom (formerly DSP) Greeter Program Needs Volunteers ................ 14 In the Wink of an Eye ................................................................................................. 15 Notice to members from CBS Cemetery Committee ............................................. 16 Letter(s) from Jakobpils ............................................................................................. 16 Renewal of Spirit ......................................................................................................... 17 2013 free adult education course ............................................................................. 18 Course Schedule ........................................................................................................ 18 Library news ................................................................................................................ 19 Israeli Dance Group .................................................................................................... 20 Odyssey Hospice is seeking volunteers .................................................................. 21 Ongoing Programs and Activities ............................................................................. 23 CBS Communication Guidelines and Deadlines .................................................... 25 Calendar of Key Events in August ............................................................................ 26 Donations ..................................................................................................................... 28 Make a Donation ......................................................................................................... 29 In Memory .................................................................................................................... 30 Board of Directors and Committees ......................................................................... 31
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From the editor
This November brings a very rare set of events on the calendar - Hanukah and Thanksgiving coincide. Being the food-centric culture that we are, this presents some immediate culinary challenges – should we serve latkes instead of mashed potatoes? What about dessert? Do we need to swap out the pumpkin pie for jelly donuts? And how is anyone going to be up for a rousing game of dreidel once the tryptophan takes effect? Oy! The December dilemma is bad enough, but now we have to face another one in November? Luckily, we’ll probably get through these issues relatively unscathed.
On the positive side, the convergence of Thanksgiving and Hanukah provides some great opportunities for us to reflect. Thanksgiving feels inherently Jewish – it’s a time to give thanks. Jews are all about giving thanks. We’re supposed to say 100 blessings every day. And for Jews, blessings don’t happen only during worship, they are supposed to be an integral part of life. We say blessings upon waking up, eating (and after eating), upon meeting a scholar, when we see a rainbow, and for just about anything else that occurs within our lives. For a Jew, every day is supposed to be Thanksgiving.
Having Hanukah fall right on Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity to highlight one of the foundational things for which we should give thanks – the opportunity to be Jewish. I’ve often heard people refer to Hanukah as a minor holiday. Some go as far as to argue that it has been given artificial significance in order to make little Jewish kids feel less bad during Christmas time. Certainly Hanukah doesn’t pack the kind of punch that we experienced during the Days of Awe. And, it doesn’t have special significance associated with the pilgrimage festivals. Heck, the story of Hanukah doesn’t even appear in the Hebrew bible! But Hanukah has major religious significance. Without it, we might not be observing all of those other holidays. The miracle of Hanukah isn’t just the story of the oil. It’s the story of coming back from the brink of extinction and fighting for our right to be Jews. That’s not minor at all.
Are you aware of the many miracles that surround you each day? Could you find 100 things in a day for which to say a blessing. Do you lament the December dilemma forgetting that if it weren’t for the Macabees there might not be a dilemma because we wouldn’t be practicing Judaism? This month’s Kehilat haKodesh focuses on opening our eyes to all that we have for which to be thankful.
Brad Kolar, Editor
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From The Desk Of The Rabbi
This month’s newsletter focuses on opening our eyes to all that we have for which to be thankful. The word for “Jewish” in Hebrew – Yehudim – is in fact derived from the word “Hodah” – thankfulness. Rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Gur
(1799-1866), the founder of the Ger Chassidim, notes that it is characteristic of Jews to be always thankful to G-d, for G-d has given us more than we deserve.
As individuals, however, we sometimes feel that we have not been given our rightful share. We do not get what we had hoped for out of life. We may be disappointed in our marriage, in our children; we may feel that our parents did not provide us with the guidance that we needed; we may feel that we have been stymied in our work lives, or have had to deal with serious health problems that were not of our making. We look at others and think that the blessings that have been bestowed upon them have eluded us. This anonymous author suggests that if we do not get what we desire in life, perhaps we can learn to find value in what we do get.
“I asked G-d for strength that I might achieve; I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked G-d for health, that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity, that I might do better things; I asked for riches, that I might be happy; I was given poverty, that I might be wise; I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men; I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for G-d; I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life; I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for – but everything that I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men, most richly blessed.”
Chag Urim Sameach/Happy Festival of Lights
Recommendation
Book I recently read: Inheriting Abraham by Jon D. Levenson (2012) Princeton University Press
This book looks at the idea that Judaism, Christianity and Islam are "Abrahamic Faiths". This claim has become part of our popular culture, and has even been the subject of a best seller, Bruce Feiler's Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths. If this simply means that the three traditions revere Abraham, then the claim that Judaism, Christianity and Islam can be called "Abrahamic Faiths" is true. But the author shows that the three religious traditions understand Abraham very differently, and the notion that there are three equally Abrahamic religions often is biased against Judaism in subtle ways.
The book is in our CBS library. For a review see http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2013/may/23/one-abraham-or-three/?pagination=false
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Mazel Tov!
Beth Shalom Teens Selected for Prestigious Diller Fellowship
Amanda Jackson and Lizzy Katz have been selected by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago to
participate in the region’s inaugural cohort of the Diller Teen Fellows, a 15-month international leadership program including a three-week trip to Israel.
They will join 18 other area teens for monthly seminars and retreats focusing on tikkun olam, Jewish identity, Israel and Jewish peoplehood. The Chicago program runs concurrently with a mirror
program in Chicago’s Partnership 2Gether region in Israel. In the spring, American fellows will host their Israeli peers in Chicago, before traveling to Israel for a joint seminar the following summer.
For more information, please visit http://www.juf.org/teens/diller.aspx or contact Jessica Fisher at [email protected].
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Annual Campaign Report
For the very first time, Individualized Pledge Cards were an integral part of the CBS President’s Annual High Holiday Fundraising campaign. We knew that this device may have been unsettling to some congregants, and we are enormously grateful that so many people chose to generously participate.
As of October 8th, we have received Pledge Cards or Donations from 104 families totaling $28,491. That represents a larger number of contributors than this campaign has ever had before. And there are still a large number of congregants from whom we have not yet gotten any response. So we’re anticipating that both of those numbers will rise.
We wish to publically thank all of those who have participated so far.
Paul Abelson Matt & Dana Aldrich Ryan & Lisa Anderson Igor & Liliya Aronson Al & Nita Barshefsky Scott & Deborah Berger Matthew & Claudia Biespiel Marc & Joni Blackman Philip & Elizabeth Branshaw Cheryl Cash Nelson & Roberta Chester Stephan & Jamie Chriqui Marc Cooperman & Christine Igo Joseph & Betty Davis Ross & Hilary Decent Cara DeGraff Vincent & Sandra DiRaddo David & Jill Edelman Richard & Ruth Ann Edelman Philip Edelsberg & Marlene Levine Bonnie Jane Eizen Adelman Don Fields & Ramona Suceo-Fields Allan & Elaine Fisher Bob & Sheila Fisher Daniel & Paula Fraser Gary & Robin Frisch Zach Frisch Carol Garber
David & Julie Glen Fred & Sandy Goldenson Richard & Robyn Goldman Phil & Cindy Golger Mark & Tonia Goodman Nathaniel & Paulette Goodman Luba Griffin Walter & Carol Gruchala Michael & Laura Guttman Ruth Haas & Marc Sperling Gregory & Irene Hale Morton Hartman Daniel & Ileana Haskel Scott & Tracy Hochstadt Kent & Sarilee Huffman Lloyd & Kathleen Hyman Sheldon & Raye Isenberg Miriam Iwrey Gerry & Lauren Jackson Robert & Lori Kalinsky Ralph & Lynn Kallmann Martin & Geri Karlin Russ & Laura Karlins Scott & Susan Karoll Norman & Patricia Katz Ronald & Carol Keeth Rich & Ellen Klein Russ & Yonah Klem
Ken & Rita Kramen Samuel Kroll Eliot & Eileen Landau Marty & Judith Langsam Saul & Carrie Lapidus Aaron Lazar James & Robin Leckinger Pete & Sue Levine Eric & Elizabeth Levitt Charles & Barbara Lipkin Marvin Matises Stephanie Mayeri & Beverly Schwartz Jack & Carol Medor Alan & Geraldine Mendelssohn Bernie & Judi Newman Barbara Nicker Bernstein Eugene & Linda Parker Tim & Monica Pavuk Cantor Hasha Musha Perman Michele Perry Larry & Sima Petri Burt & Phyllis Pinchuk Darren & Miriam Qunell Alexander & Diana Rabinovich Mario & April Remegi Joseph Ritt & Freyda Libman James & Erica Roberts Chuck & Vicki Robinson
Steve & Selena Rochlis Steve & Sheri Rubin Rabbi Marc Rudolph & Middy Fierro Neil Samuels & Jill Lexier Allan Saywitz Paul & Sara Scheiner Paul & Miriam Scherer Tom & Courtney Schrey Jeffrey Shapiro Isaac & Kim Sharon Mali Sharon Keith and Elizabeth Sigale Bernie & Alice Silverman Terrie Stainman Michael & Jaclyn Stern Don & Janet Strauss Alan & Cynthia Summers Kjell & Carrie Svensson Michael & Deborah Thompson Jim & Diane Vojcek Milton Volpe & Carole Kerr Ruth Weber Alan & Stephanie Wiener Jon & Cindy Winter Gregg Yedwab Joshua & Donna Zirin
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A note from our cantor
“The first gratitude practice in the Torah begins in Genesis,” affirms Rabbi Ruth Durschlag, “in the creation of the world when G-d says: Let there be light. And there was light. And G-d saw that it was good.”
This year the first full day of Hanuka falls on Thanksgiving. Hanuka happened on this date 835 years ago and won’t happen again for another 70,000 years. No time like the present to be grateful for the presents each day presents.
One hundred blessings are showered upon us each day if we acknowledge them. These blessings are part of our daily liturgy. They can occur anywhere, anytime. Some express praise and gratitude. Others focus on kavanah (mindfulness or directed spiritual intentionality) and in preparation for performing a mitzvah. Others are associated with eating specific foods. One is petitionary (tefilat haderech), associated with traveling.
Sometimes prayer reminds me of the book The Little Engine That Could, especially when I don’t feel empowered to face a task or even face myself with complete concentration. The Little Engine chants a mantra of empowerment facing the mountain ahead: “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.” Prayer is our mantra of empowerment.
Blessings of praise and gratitude include (what I call) the bathroom prayer. “Blessed are You, Sovereign of Space-Time, who formed a human being with wisdom and created within many openings and many cavities…if one of them were ruptured…or blocked…it would be impossible to survive…Blessed are You, Adonai, who heals all flesh and acts wondrously.” I remember seeing this on the wall, just outside of the bathroom, in a small home in Ketchikan, Alaska. There was much holiness there. On the next page, I’ve included an overview of common prayers to sanctify your daily experiences.
Each day is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. May the festival of lights brighten your thanksgiving with gratitude and hope.
Shalom uvracha, Peace & Blessings, Cantor Hasha Musha Perman
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Prayers for daily occurences
Blessings to acknowledge significant occasions:
On hearing unusually good news that benefits you and others:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam, hatov v’hameitiv. Blessed are you Adonai our G-d, Sovereign of the world, the Good and creator of Good.
On hearing very bad news:
Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech haOlam, dayan haEmet. Blessed are You, HaShem, our God, Sovereign of the Universe, the true Judge.
On the newness of something--a seasonal mitzvah, fruit, and even new shoes:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam, shehechiyanu, v’ki’y’ma’nu, v’higi’anu, lazman hazeh. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, sovereign of the Universe who has kept us alive, sustained us, and brought us to this season.
Blessings upon witness phenomena:
On seeing an exceptionally beautiful tree, field, or person:
Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech haOlam, shekacha lo ba-olamo. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, Sovereign of the Universe, who has this in Your universe.
On seeing exceptionally strange looking animals:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam, m’shaneh ha’bri’yot. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, Sovereign of the Universe, who makes the creatures different.
On seeing an outstanding secular scholar:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam, shenatan mei’chach’ma’to l’vasar va’dam. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, Sovereign of the Universe, who had given Your knowledge to flesh and blood.
On seeing an outstanding Torah scholar:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam, shekha-lak mei’khach’mato li’rei’av. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, Sovereign of the Universe, who has distributed wisdom to those in awe.
On seeing a rainbow:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam, zocheir ha’brit, v’ne’eman biv’rito, v’kayam b’ma’a’maro. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, Sovereign of the Universe, who remembers the covfenant, trusts in the covenant, and fulfills G-d’s word.
On experiencing an earthquake or seeing lightning, a comet, exceptionally tall mountains, or wide rivers:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam, oseh ma’a’sei v’reishit. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, Sovereign of the Universe, who makes the work of creation.
On hearing thunder:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam sheko’cho ug’vurah ma’lei olam. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, Sovereign of the Universe, whose strength and power fill the universe.
On witnessing an assembly of 600,000 or more Jews:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam, kha’cham ha’razim. Blessed are You, Adonai, our G-d, Sovereign of the Universe, knower of secrets.
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JCC Maccabi Games Tryouts!
JCC Maccabi Games is the largest Jewish teen event in the world and an experience of a lifetime. This unique “Olympic-style” event gives 13 to 16 year-olds a chance to compete in one of 14 sports in a friendly, supportive environment that fosters mutual respect and sportsmanship. Get in the Games!
JCC Maccabi is now recruiting for Summer 2014! There will be a parent information night at Congregation Beth Shalom on Thursday, January 16 from 7:00-8:00 PM.
This information night will allow parents to meet coaches and delegation heads, ask questions to JCC Maccabi staff and listen to a presentation.
http://www.gojcc.org/sports-aquatics/maccabi/
This years Maccabi Games will take place August 10-15 in Boca Raton, FL and Cherry Hill, NJ.
JCC Maccabi Parent's Nights and Try-Outs
Parent's Information Nights
January 8 - Mayer Kaplan JCC in Skokie January 9 - Hyde Park JCC in Hyde Park January 13 - Florence Heller JCC in Lakeview (Chicago) January 15 - Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook January 16 - Congregation Beth Shalom in Naperville
Tryouts
February 16 - March 13
Join us at any of the parent's night for additional information or feel free to contact Jackie at [email protected].
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Religious School News
How strange is it going to be celebrating Thanksgiving and lighting Chanukah candles on the same evening? According to some reports, this hasn’t happened since 1898 and won’t happen again for another 70,000 years. There is so much out on the internet about
“Thanksgivukkah,” which is what many have named this rare happening. You can look at Pinterest and find crafts and lots of yummy recipes to prepare. CafePress and the CBS Gift Shop have t-shirts and other items for purchase. Menurky.com has a menorah in the shape of a turkey with a catchy song playing in the background. If you go to ReformJudaism.org, you can send Chanukah and/or Thanksgivukah cards to friends and family. All of the preceding things are a lot of fun and great family activities but we also need to think and talk about what these holidays mean and have in common. They both celebrate religious freedom. Where would we Jews be today if the Jews long ago hadn’t stood up to Antiochus when he said we couldn’t do anything Jewish? They both should encourage family conversations about things we are thankful for. Today, in our upside down, inside out, busy society, we tend to take many of our freedoms for granted. There are wonderful blogs and articles being written about how we need to take the time to develop an “attitude of gratitude.” Stephanie Zelkind, Director of Jewish Teen Funders Network (division of eJewish Philanthropy) wrote a wonder article entitled Eight Giving Rituals for Your Family: Making the Most of Thanksgivukkah in which she gives suggestions for families to engage in the spirit of giving and gratitude together. Here are a few of her ideas:
1. During Thanksgiving dinner, take a “gratitude break.” Ask everyone to take a moment to think about the best gift they have ever received as well as the best gift they have ever given. Who did they give it to? Why did you give it? You may
find out that your daughter’s favorite gift was that quiet morning you spent together baking and not the iPod Touch you got her last Chanukah.
2. Make the tzedakah box the centerpiece on the table and invite guest to give a quarter or a dollar (or more as they chose) to a collective tzedakah pool. Over dessert, ask each guest to suggest an organization or cause to support and give a 60 second pitch explaining why it’s important. Vote and come to a shared decision about which organizations to support. Don’t focus on the amount of money collected. It’s all about the discussion that evolves.
3. If your family tradition is to give your children gifts each night, set aside one night as a night to “give to others.” Go to the store and pick out a toy to donate to a local toy or present drive. You can also present your children with pre-loaded giving cards, such as the ones DonorsChoose.org and Jchoice.org offer and let them decide which project they want to support. Another approach is to find an age-appropriate, meaningful volunteer opportunity to allow them to give of their time and energy as well; DoSomething and VolunteenNation have great resources.
4. Watch a movie with a philanthropic message, like Pay It Forward or The Pursuit of Happyness, and talk about its key messages.
5. Unlike Thanksgivukkah, giving should occur more than once every 70,000 years. Use this holiday as a chance to make a long-term commitment for ongoing giving. Open up a donor-advised fund for your child through your local Jewish federation. Encourage your teen to join a teen foundation board. Establish a giving tradition that works for your family such as putting money in the tzedakah box each week, giving a portion of allowance to tzedakah, or making an annual gift along with a day of volunteering.
Even though Thanksgiving and Chanukah won’t meet again in our lifetimes, each holiday on its own gives us the chance to think about
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the gifts we give and the gifts we have been given. We always need to say thank you to the source.
Our Jewish Value of the Month is Hachnasat Orchim, welcoming guests. We read in the Torah about how our forefather Abraham, welcomed guests to his tent. How can we welcome people-to our synagogue, to our school and to our homes, especially during the upcoming holidays? The Tzedakah of the Month for Loaves and Fishes will be items that people can use to make their holiday meal-egg noodles, rice, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, canned yams or sweet potatoes, applesauce, canned cranberry sauce, jello and pudding mixes, brownie mix or pie filling. If you are able, a donation made directly to Loaves and Fishes (www.loaves-fishes.org and click Donate Now) will provide a family of 8 with a holiday dinner during the months of November and December.
On Friday evening, November 8, the 6th grade classes will lead the congregation in the opening prayers of the Shabbat service. The Rosh Hodesh Group for grades 10-12 will meet on Sunday, November 10. The 4th Grade class and their families will have a special family program featuring puppeteer Marilyn Price on Sunday, November 17 from 8:30-10:25 a.m. Shevet Achim, our 7th and 8th grade boy’s group will meet on Sunday, November 17th, right after classes. The Religious School is a happening place!
Hodesh Tov-Have a wonderful month!
Barbara Bernstein
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JUF Right Start Grant
Families who are sending the first child in their family to a Jewish preschool are eligible for the JUF Right Start grant. This grant is not based on need. It provides vouchers toward tuition in the following amounts:
$500 for a child who attends 2 days per week
$1,000 for a child who attends 3 days per week
$1,500 for a child who attends 4 days per week
Please go to the following link for more information on the generous program:
http://www.juf.org/rightstart/default.aspx
A very special community is born with every class that starts out together in our preschool. The children form bonds that are based in caring, kindness and sharing as they learn and grow together. Please come and visit one of our classrooms to see this wonderful program in action. I am happy to answer any questions you may have at [email protected]. The Gan Yeladim ELC is licensed by DCFS. We look forward to welcoming your child into the Gan Family!
Mitzvah Project Help Needed
Please join me in knitting and crocheting scarves to be given to participants and helpers in the 2014 Special Olympics Games for the State of Indiana. 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. In previous years, Red Heart Yarn has sponsored this project. They have gone on to sponsor other projects. Individual states are still requesting help. Since some of us sent our scarves to Indiana last year, they contacted me asking for our help again this year. I can imagine the smiles of those wearing the scarves! If you have any questions or need more patterns, please call Barb Bernstein at 630-961-1818.
Darshei Shalom (formerly DSP) Greeter Program Needs Volunteers
The title DSP has been recently changed to reflect the warm and welcoming way we greet arrivals at CBS, an approach which also helps keep our building and the people within it as safe and secure as possible. Darshei Shalom translates as Greeters or Communicators, and more literally Seekers of Peace and Wholeness. Each participating individual is a Darshan (as versus the previous DSP designation). Since CBS is the House of Shalom, Darshei Shalom has a very specific tie to our congregation.
Serving as a Darshan means you represent CBS as our greeter...our communicator...and our preacher of peace and wholeness. What a mitzvah, how great an honor! Preparation involves viewing a twelve minute video at your convenience. Please consider volunteering to be a Darshan when you get the call!
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In the Wink of an Eye
The secret is out! For centuries American children read the story of the first Thanksgiving with glee. They learned how the pilgrims sat down with the Native Americans for a sumptuous feast. They read how they broke bread together and how thankful they all were to be living in harmony. But this year
the truth is out. With Chanukah falling on Thanksgiving it’s finally time to hear the real story.
“Oy,” said Hilde. “Where’s all the oil gone? Without it we won’t have enough to fry the latkes for our Thanksgivvukah feast.”
“Well don’t look at me,” said her husband Grumpy. “I only use oil to make the chariot wheels run smoothly. Mind you, if your latkes turn out anything like last year’s I’ll be able to use them as spare tires.”
“Always kvetching,” said Hilde. “When are you going to do something useful for once in your life? Take off that big black hat and put your yarmulke on. Get the cloth and lay the table. We’ve got company coming.”
“Company? It would be nice to be consulted once in a while,” moaned Grumpy. “Who’s coming? Not your mother I hope.”
“No, it’s the new Indian family next door. I thought it would be neighborly,” Hilde said. “Oh good. Here’s the oil.”
But when she picked up the huge terracotta jar she was dismayed to find it almost empty. What was she to do?
Carefully she poured out one drop into the pan and started grating potatoes as fast as she could. Maybe the oil would last for the entire batch. If it did, it would be a miracle.
“Never going to work,” Grumpy. “Here, try mixing some of this with the oil.”
Grumpy appeared from the back of the larder with a jar of cranberry jelly. Together he and Hilde warmed it in the pan until it was filled smoking hot red lava.
“The Indians will be here any minute, this had better work,” said Hilde.
Hilde set to work frying cranberry latkes while Grumpy laid the table. It was indeed a miracle. The Indians knocked on the door just as everything was ready. Traditional turkey with challah stuffing, sweet potato kugel, green bean kneidl and pumpkin poppyseed pie.
“Come join us,” said Grumpy, suddenly happy because he hadn’t yet seen the pile of dishes waiting for him in the kitchen sink.
“This is indeed a wonderful feast, we are so thankful to have you as neighbors,” said Abdul. “Now, where shall I put the curried rye cornbread?”
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Notice to members from CBS Cemetery Committee
The Board and the Cemetery Committee are pleased to announce that a stone marker has been placed to identify the new CBS section of the Naperville Cemetery.
Funds for the marker’s purchase have come from the sale of cemetery plots.
If you would like information on the purchase of cemetery plots, please contact Gene Parker, 630 357 5047 or Mark Greenberg, 630 579 8157.
Letter(s) from Jakobpils
Letter 1
We received your monthly shul bulletin - It was very interesting thank you for sending it.
Letter 2:
We are sending you the list from our community for the people who received your help
Michael Milon 30
Isaac Donde 30
Mina Coolikova 30
Michael Lapucha 30 (for fireplace wood)
Sender Silver 30 (for medicine)
Felix Kalnichev 30 (for medicine)
Eugene Elihicha 25
Bronya Latkina 25
Thelma Trucka 21.82
Thank you
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Renewal of Spirit
In gratitude
Selections from the Blessings Book, by Yonah Klem, Ed.D. (2008)
Blessed be the True Name who creates the ability to ask.
Blessed be the Mysterious One who creates the ability to be nourished.
Blessed be the Awesome One who creates moments of rest.
Blessed be the Source of Wisdom who creates mysteries.
Blessed be the Source of Truth who creates answers.
Blessed be the Source of Splendor who creates unspoken questions.
Blessed be the Great Healer who creates remorse for the death of spiders.
Blessed be the Compassionate One who creates the rain and dead leaves.
Blessed be the Bountiful One who creates dark nights and the wind.
Blessed be the Great Mystery who creates the delights of moonlight.
Blessed be the Source of All who creates friends who bring forth our beauty.
Blessed be Our Mentor who creates the difference between surrender and despair.
Blessed be the Bountiful One who creates abundant possibilities.
Blessed be the Holy Guide who creates endless opportunities to choose.
Blessed be the End of our Amazement who creates options amidst distress.
Blessed be the Holy Name who creates joy again, for the first time.
Blessed be the Source of Joy who creates returning.
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2013 free adult education course
All new material
Have fun while you learn
Judaism topics n to z fill in the blanks quiz game
Presented by: Joseph R. Davis, M.D., Ph.D.
Sundays 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the Library
From Sept. 8, 2013 to Dec. 8, 2013
(every Sunday except for Sun. Dec. 1, 2013)
Try and win a great prize each Sunday for the most correct answers
It is not necessary to attend every class. Come whenever you can.
Walk-ins are always welcome at any time
Course Schedule
Nov. 3, 2013 Judaism Topics beginning with the letter S (part 2)
Nov.10, 2013 Judaism Topics beginning with the letter S (part 3)
Nov.17, 2013 Judaism Topics beginning with the letter S (part 4)
Nov.24, 2013 Judaism Topics beginning with the letter T
Dec. 8, 2013 Judaism Topics beginning with the letter U - Z
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Library news
CELEBRATE AND GIVE THANKS FOR THE CBS LIBRARY
By Carol Medor
With the celebrations of Chanukah and Thanksgiving coinciding this year, the Newsletter Editor asks us to consider giving thanks for the many miracles we encounter and for the opportunity we have to be Jewish. This opportunity is a special gift and we should take full advantage of all it is and has to offer.
We are certainly blessed with many things, including Congregation Beth Shalom, with its welcoming presence and community outreach. The continuing existence of CBS is due to the efforts, throughout the years since its founding, of many, many members. One of the gifts we have given ourselves is the Congregation Beth Shalom Library. Packed into this relatively small room is the wisdom of the ages (Hebrew-English Old Testament from Samuel Bagster, The Women’s Torah Commentary edited by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein and The Sages Speak: Rabbinic Wisdom and Jewish Values by William B. Silverman, for example), the history of our people (Israel: the First Forty Years edited by William Frankel, How We Lived by Irving Howe and Kenneth Libo, and The Jews—Their History, Culture, and Religion by Louis Finklestein, perhaps), the philosophy and ethics that have distinguished us (among others: Judaism , Physics and God by Rabbi David W. Nelson, Creating an Ethical Jewish Life by Lewis Browne, Mitzvahs by Danny Siegel, and Jewish Wisdom for Business Success by Dr. Byron L. Sherwin and Dr. Seymour J. Cohen), and the rich cultural heritage that we treasure (including: The Jews—A Treasury of Art and Literature, edited by Sharon Keller, Jewish Musical Traditions by Amnon Shiloah, The Jewish Contribution to Modern Architecture 1830-1930 by Frederic Bedoire, and Jewish Humor by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin).
We have volumes on Chanukah and giving thanks, for both children and adults. On the Adult Non-Fiction shelves, one will find
Chanukah—Eight Nights of Light, Eight Gifts for the Soul by Shimon Apisdorf, Hanukah—The Family Guide to Spiritual Celebration by Dr. Ron Wolfson, and The Hanukah Anthology by Philip Goodman. Chanukah books for young members, such as Our Eight Nights of Hanukah by Michael Rosen, Papa’s Latkes by Michelle Edwards, and The Animated Menorah by Rony Oren and Ephraim Sidon, can be found on the cart next to the Children’s Section bookcase. Look for the menorah on the spine to locate the appropriate books.
Both Chanukah and Thanksgiving are holidays featuring special foods and family meals. The Congregation Beth Shalom Library features many cookbooks that can bring wonderful additions to these celebrations. On the center tall bookcase between the windows, one will find, among others, Kosher by Design Entertains by Susie Fishbein, Jewish Holiday Kitchen by Joan Nathan, and A Taste of Tradition by Ruth Sirkis.
Don’t forget to check out the Media Section on top of the card catalogue and on the small table next to it. One’s holidays will be enhanced by such CDs and DVDs as And You Shall Be a Blessing by Debbie Friedman (CD), Children’s Songs for Passover and Hanukah (CD), Lovely Butterfly Chanukah (DVD), Everyday Blessings (DVD), and CBS Chanukah Concert 2008 and 2009 (DVDs) .
Thankfully, all items, except Reference works, may be checked out for home use by putting one’s name and phone number on the attached cards and placing those cards into the green box that is on the table next to the card catalogue.
With all there is in our lives for which to be thankful, CBS and the CBS Library should be remembered as among our blessings. Be truly grateful and take full advantage of what we have been given: stop into the Library and use this very special gift.
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Israeli Dance Group
COME JOIN US:
When: Monday evenings, 7:00 to 8:45, with a catch up session by request at 6:15.
Where: The CBS social hall (space permitting; sometimes we meet
in the lobby). Next few classes: January 28th, February 4, 11, 18 and 25th. We meet every Monday unless otherwise announced. Open to the public - For security reasons we ask that anyone new to the group call the synagogue office once, and give your name and telephone number to Dorothy at the synagogue office number below: Congregation Beth Shalom 772 West 5th Avenue Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 961-1818 Please note that the synagogue office is only open until 2:00 on Mondays so please be sure to call early in the day. Group leaders: Diane ([email protected]) and Brian ([email protected]). Partner Dance Consultant: Jeff Subeck
REMEMBER:
• All ages, genders, and religions are welcome to come our friendly, flexible, and easygoing group.
• You don't have to be Israeli or Jewish to love Israeli dance--you just have to move to--- and hopefully be moved by--- beautiful Israeli music.
• We are sympathetic to sports injuries and help people make accommodations to the dances as best we can, but please: be sure to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes (sneakers).
• The fee is free for synagogue members; $1.00 donation appreciated.
• Non-members fee is $1.00
CURRENT NEWS AND UPDATES:
• We now have a 6:30 "catch-up" class for people who have never done Israeli dance and want to learn the basic steps before joining our group. This class is also an opportunity for our regular dancers to catch up on dances they missed. We require that people call or email us the Sunday before the class, if they want us to come at 6:30--so far, people have been using the time.
• Our class had a Chanukah party and a New Years party, and enjoyed the food, singing, prayers, shmoozing, and dancing!
• On January 1st, one of our newest members accompanied us to the Milwaukee Israeli dance group's New Years dance party, at their JCC in Milwaukee. We had a blast, and we were proud of our new student, who joined right in!
• We continue to focus on partner skills and safe dancing, thanks to our partner dance consultant Jeff Subeck. We are proud to be the only Israeli dance group in Illinois that rotates partners so that no one is without a partner.
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Odyssey Hospice is seeking volunteers
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
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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].
Jewish Professionals –n- Learn
Discuss an array of Jewish topics over a delicious
Kosher while enjoying the opportunity to network
Second Tuesday of Every Month
11:30 – 12:3 For more information visit ww..com or call Rabbi
Mendy Goldstein at 630-778-977
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Ongoing Programs and Activities
CBS Cemetery:
Congregation Beth Shalom owns a section in the Naperville Cemetery containing a number of gravesites.
Prices as of June 1, 2011 are:
Members: $1,150.00 per gravesite
Nonmembers: $1,650.00 per gravesite
Copies of the Congregation Cemetery Regulations are available from the Congregation office or Mark Greenberg/Gene Parker, Chairs of the Cemetery Committee.
For information on site selection and purchase, please contact Gene Parker (630 357 5047) or Mark Greenberg (630 579 8157).
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
We would like to stay connected with your student at college, and remind them that we at CBS are still thinking of them. In the past we have sent a few encouraging notes a year, as well as a small gift. Please pass on your student's address at college to Melanie Greenberg at [email protected]. ELC Cubbies: Please Note: The cubbies in front of the Early Learning Center (ELC) preschool classroom are for ELC use ONLY! Please do not place anything in these cubbies. All materials that you wish to distribute such as flyers for upcoming events, etc., must be pre-approved by ELC Director Barb Bernstein. Barb can be contacted at 630.961.1818 or at [email protected]. Any materials found in the cubbies that have not been approved will be removed and immediately discarded. Thank you for your cooperation.
Junior Congregation: If you are looking for an easy and fun way to celebrate Shabbat and learn Shabbat morning prayers, then come and check out Junior Congregation.
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.
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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 youth lounge of the Congregation, led by our Rabbi, Marc Rudolph. The subjects of study are traditional Jewish texts (in English). Our current topic of study is
The Hebrew Prophets: Selections Annotated & Explained, by Rami Shapiro.
We also are referring to the original prophetic texts in the Tanakh as we study the interpretive translations and commentaries in the Rami Shapiro book. 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.
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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.
Fri Nov 1 6:30pm – 7:15pm:Young Family Service 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Nov 2 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 11:00am:Junior Congregation 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary 5:45pm – 6:45pm:Mincha/Havdalah Service 7:00pm – 10:00pm:Progressive Dinner - Sue Levine
Sun Nov 3 8:30am – 10:25am:Religious School - PreK-4 8:30am – 10:30am:Yoga - Social Hall 9:00am – 10:00am:Chrismukkah - the December Dilemma for Interfaith Families 10:45am – 12:45pm:Judaism and Urban Poverty 10:45am – 12:45pm:Yoga - Social Hall 10:45am – 12:45pm:Religious School - Grades 5-10 (10:45-12:45PM). 11:00am – 12:00pm:Chrismukkah - the December Dilemma for Interfaith Families 11:00am – 12:30pm:Dine and Discuss 1:15pm – 4:00pm:Hadassah Mahjong Event - Gerry Mendelssohn, BobbieChester 5:00pm – 7:30pm:Carl Schrag - The Middle East: A Guide To The Perplexed - Sanctuary/Social Hal
Mon Nov 4 7:00pm – 8:30pm:Engaging Israel - Youth Lounge - Advanced Registration Required 7:00pm – 8:45pm:Israeli Dance at CBS (click here for important registration information) - For security reasons, new members must call the synagogue and register prior to 2:00 on the day of the event (630-961-1818)
Tue Nov 5 4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6
Thu Nov 7 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
Fri Nov 8 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Birthday/Anniversary Celebration 8:00pm – 9:30pm:6th Grade Participation
Sat Nov 9 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 11:00am:B'MV Maxwell Levitt 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary 4:45pm – 5:45pm:Mincha/Havdalah Service
Sun Nov 10 8:30am – 10:25am:Religious School - PreK-4 10:45am – 12:45pm:Judaism and Urban Poverty 10:45am – 12:45pm:Religious School - Grades 5-10 (10:45-12:45PM). 11:00am – 12:30pm:Engaging Israel - Social Hall - Advanced Registration Required
Mon Nov 11 7:00pm – 8:45pm:Israeli Dance at CBS (click here for important registration information) - For security reasons, new members must call the synagogue and register prior to 2:00 on the day of the event (630-961-1818)
Tue Nov 12 4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6 7:00pm – 10:00pm:CBS Board Mtg
Thu Nov 14 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
Fri Nov 15 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Nov 16 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary 4:30pm – 5:30pm:Mincha/Havdalah Service
Sun Nov 17 8:30am – 10:25am:4th Grade Family Program 8:30am – 10:25am:Religious School - PreK-4 8:30am – 10:30am:Yoga - Location??? 8:30am – 12:30pm:CBS Hanukkah Fair 10:45am – 12:45pm:Yoga - Social Hall 10:45am – 12:45pm:Judaism and Urban Poverty 10:45am – 12:45pm:Religious School - Grades 5-10 (10:45-12:45PM). 12:45pm – 2:45pm:Shevet Achim Group
Mon Nov 18 7:00pm – 8:30pm:Engaging Israel - Youth Lounge - Advanced Registration Required 7:00pm – 8:45pm:Israeli Dance at CBS (click here for important registration information) - For security reasons, new members must call the synagogue and register prior to 2:00 on the day of the event (630-961-1818)
Tue Nov 19 4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6
Thu Nov 21 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
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Fri Nov 22 7:15pm – 7:45pm:Monthly Meditation - Congregation Beth Shalom Library 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Nov 23 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 11:00am:Junior Congregation 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary 4:30pm – 5:30pm:Mincha/Havdalah Service
Sun Nov 24 8:30am – 10:25am:Religious School - PreK-4 8:30am – 12:30pm:CBS Hanukkah Fair 8:30am – 12:30pm:Can-ukah Celebration - Religious School in Social Hall 10:45am – 12:45pm:Judaism and Urban Poverty 10:45am – 12:45pm:Religious School - Grades 5-10 (10:45-12:45PM). 11:00am – 12:30pm:Engaging Israel - Social Hall - Advanced Registration Required 12:45pm – 2:45pm:Rosh Hodesh Groups (6-7 and 8-12)
Mon Nov 25 7:00pm – 8:45pm:Israeli Dance at CBS (click here for important registration information) - For security reasons, new members must call the synagogue and register prior to 2:00 on the day of the event (630-961-1818)
Tue Nov 26 4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 – 6
Wed Nov 27 All day:ELC Closed
Thu Nov 28 All day:ELC Closed 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
Fri Nov 29 All day:ELC Closed 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Nov 30 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary
Sun Dec 1 All day:No Religious School
Mon Dec 2 7:00pm – 8:30pm:Engaging Israel - Youth Lounge - Advanced Registration Required 7:00pm – 8:45pm:Israeli Dance at CBS (click here for important registration information) - For security reasons, new members must call the synagogue and register prior to 2:00 on the day of the event (630-961-1818)
Tue Dec 3 4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6 7:30pm – 8:30pm:Avodah Committee Meeting
Wed Dec 4 11:00am – 12:30pm:ELC Hanukkah Luncheon
Thu Dec 5 11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library
Fri Dec 6 6:30pm – 7:00pm:Family Service 8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service
Sat Dec 7 9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library 10:00am – 11:00am:Junior Congregaton 10:00am – 11:00am:B'MV Amanda Rosenberg 10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary 4:15pm – 5:15pm:Mincha/Havdalah Service
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Donations
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Mort Hartman in memory of Zelig Sered Mort Hartman in memory of Grace Hartman Armand Vigder in memory of Heinirich Vigder
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Richard and Ruth Edelman in memory of Roy Anderson Barbara Bernstein in memory of Roslyn Nicker Adrienne and Herb Golinkin in memory of Alexander Hoffman Fred and Sandy Goldenson in memory of Arthur Daks Fred and Sandy Goldenson in memory of Bobbie and Nelson Chester's dog,
Maggie
JEKABPILS FUND Rabbi Michael and Susan Remson in memory of Ben and Ida Kotick Terrie Stainman in memory of Anne Stainman Freyda Libman in memory of Ray and Jack Kravitz Ralph and Lynn Kallmann in memory of William Crissie Ralph and Lynn Kallmann wishing a Happy 50th Anniversary to Mr. and
Mrs. Sid Stern
BUILDING FUND Eugene and Marcia Gerber in memory of Claire Frommer
SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eliot Landau in memory of Sarah Goltz Landau Eliot Landau in memory of Bernice Goltz Zitter Armand Vigder in memory of Josef Leizerovici
CHESED FUND Paul Abelson wishing my wife, Pat, a speedy recovery
GENERAL FUND Myron and Gail Sonkin in memory of Myron Borovik Alice Sklar in memory of Abraham Winetsky Inna Kantor Jeff Sack in memory of Harry Sack Allen and Robin Rubin in memory of Shirley Rubin Robin Rubin in memory of Andrea Zoll Stein Elizabeth Levitt in memory of Richard Unger
LIBRARY FUND Ann Rabin in memory of I. Robert Rozett
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Make a Donation
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In memory of In honor of (occasion and name) Name of donor Address (Street, City, State Zip)
Please send acknowledgement to
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I (we) enclose my (our) contribution of $___ to the following fund(s)
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In Memory
NOV. 1 & 2 Claire Frommer* Gene Gerber 2-Nov-13 Heshvan 29, 5774 Adam Richardson Debbie and Joel Richardson 2-Nov-13 Heshvan 29, 5774 Leonard Havens Raye Isenberg 4-Nov-13 Kislev 1, 5774 Barney Isenberg Sheldon Isenberg 4-Nov-13 Kislev 1, 5774 Edward S. Shapiro Jeffrey Shapiro 4-Nov-13 Kislev 1, 5774 Joseph Beyer* Mike Beyer 5-Nov-13 Kislev 2, 5774 Marion Ganetzky Trudy Lythberg 5-Nov-13 Kislev 2, 5774 Lenore Kofman* Geraldine Mendelssohn 6-Nov-13 Kislev 3, 5774 Miriam Wiener Alan Wiener 7-Nov-13 Kislev 4, 5774 Mildred V. Gubin* Sue Morss 8-Nov-13 Kislev 5, 5774
NOV. 8 & 9 Elliott Hose* Blanche Sheinkopf 9-Nov-13 Kislev 6, 5774 Harry Matises Marvin Matises 9-Nov-13 Kislev 6, 5774 Frank Saul Newman* Bernie Newman 10-Nov-13 Kislev 7, 5774 I. Robert Rozett Ann Rabin 10-Nov-13 Kislev 7, 5774 Josef Leizerovici Ariana Vigder 11-Nov-13 Kislev 8, 5774 Grace Ross Howard Korn 11-Nov-13 Kislev 8, 5774 Mildred Freid Sheri Rubin 12-Nov-13 Kislev 9, 5774 Abraham Friedman Renee Major 12-Nov-13 Kislev 9, 5774 Sam W. Levine Marlene Levine 12-Nov-13 Kislev 9, 5774 Norman Kapson Cliff Kapson 13-Nov-13 Kislev 10, 5774 Doris Speck Robyn Goldman 13-Nov-13 Kislev 10, 5774 Renee B. Stallman Toni Miller 13-Nov-13 Kislev 10, 5774 Edward Berk* Chuck Berk 14-Nov-13 Kislev 11, 5774 Sy Cole* Dede Schwartz 14-Nov-13 Kislev 11, 5774 Stewart Koppel* Cheryl Cash 14-Nov-13 Kislev 11, 5774 Irma Strauss* Don Strauss 14-Nov-13 Kislev 11, 5774 Myron Borovik Gail Sonkin 15-Nov-13 Kislev 12, 5774 Elsie Lippmann Dan Lippmann 15-Nov-13 Kislev 12, 5774 Sol Rubin* Ira Rubin 15-Nov-13 Kislev 12, 5774 Harry Sack Jeff Sack 15-Nov-13 Kislev 12, 5774 Leonard B Stallman Toni Miller 15-Nov-13 Kislev 12, 5774
NOV. 15 & 16 Kalah Reinschreiber* Elaine Beyer 16-Nov-13 Kislev 13, 5774 Steven Thill Peggy Kolar 16-Nov-13 Kislev 13, 5774 Darlene Ann Wessels Debbie Bindler 17-Nov-13 Kislev 14, 5774 Anne Stainman* Terrie Stainman 18-Nov-13 Kislev 15, 5774 Lawrence Stein Geoffrey Stein 18-Nov-13 Kislev 15, 5774 Rosalyn Nicker Barbara Nicker Bernstein 19-Nov-13 Kislev 16, 5774
NOV. 15 & 16 (cont) Roy Anderson Ruth Ann Edelman 20-Nov-13 Kislev 17, 5774 Grace Hartman Morton Hartman 20-Nov-13 Kislev 17, 5774 Fannie Holtzman Jill Holtzman Larson 20-Nov-13 Kislev 17, 5774 Alfred Rubin* Steve Rubin 20-Nov-13 Kislev 17, 5774 Ephraim Isenberg Sheldon Isenberg 21-Nov-13 Kislev 18, 5774 Mary Ovadia* Michael Schwartz 22-Nov-13 Kislev 19, 5774
NOV. 22 & 23 Frances Bell Eileen Landau 23-Nov-13 Kislev 20, 5774 Frances Bell Susan Landau-Van Dyke 23-Nov-13 Kislev 20, 5774 Walter Gruchala Walter Gruchala 23-Nov-13 Kislev 20, 5774 Sylvia Woolf Morss* Lester Morss 23-Nov-13 Kislev 20, 5774 Ben Kotick* Susan Remson 25-Nov-13 Kislev 22, 5774 Charlotte Solomon Charles Solomon 25-Nov-13 Kislev 22, 5774 Henry Wasserman Jill Holtzman Larson 25-Nov-13 Kislev 22, 5774 Ida Kotick* Susan and Michael Remson 26-Nov-13 Kislev 23, 5774 Charles Mandell Stephanie Mathews 26-Nov-13 Kislev 23, 5774 Sherwin Rochlis Steve Rochlis 26-Nov-13 Kislev 23, 5774 Helen Levine* Pete Levine 27-Nov-13 Kislev 24, 5774 Lisa Shack Jennifer Weiner 27-Nov-13 Kislev 24, 5774 Irving Sherr* Sandy Goldenson 28-Nov-13 Kislev 25, 5774 Milton Farber* Beth Farber 29-Nov-13 Kislev 26, 5774 Milton Perman* Cantor Hasha Musha Perman 29-Nov-13 Kislev 26, 5774 Adele Rosenthal* Heather Fee 29-Nov-13 Kislev 26, 5774
NOV. 29 & 30 Amram Cohen Claire Lunardini 30-Nov-13 Kislev 27, 5774 Joshua Lifschitz Miriam Iwrey 30-Nov-13 Kislev 27, 5774 Isaac Rosenberg Jill Kapson 30-Nov-13 Kislev 27, 5774 Richard Unger Elizabeth Levitt 30-Nov-13 Kislev 27, 5774 Bernard Decent Ross Decent 1-Dec-13 Kislev 28, 5774 Edward Karlins* Russ Karlins 1-Dec-13 Kislev 28, 5774 Jerome Aranoff Charles Aranoff 2-Dec-13 Kislev 29, 5774 Jacob Pies Diane Toby 2-Dec-13 Kislev 29, 5774 Henrietta Shapiro Jeffrey Shapiro 2-Dec-13 Kislev 29, 5774 Mortimer Goodstein Jeffrey Shapiro 5-Dec-13 Tevet 2, 5774 Jeanne Brill Julie Glen 6-Dec-13 Tevet 3, 5774 Doris Stampler Dronsick* Beth Farber 6-Dec-13 Tevet 3, 5774 Heinirich Vigder Armand Vigder 6-Dec-13 Tevet 3, 5774 Abraham Winetsky Adrienne Golinkin 6-Dec-13 Tevet 3, 5774 Abraham Winetsky Norman Golinkin 6-Dec-13 Tevet 3, 5774 Abraham Winetsky Selena Rochlis 6-Dec-13 Tevet 3, 5774 Abraham Winetsky Alice Sklar 6-Dec-13 Tevet 3, 5774 * A yahrzeit light in the synagogue is lit
May their memories be for a blessing
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Board of Directors and Committees
Position Name Contact
President Chris Igo [email protected]
VP Administration Stephan Chriqui [email protected]
VP Member Services Melanie Greenberg [email protected]
VP Membership
Leslie Noel
Elizabeth Sigale [email protected]
VP Education Karen Zatz [email protected]
VP Finance Bob Fisher [email protected]
VP Development
Gregg Yedwab
Sam Kroll [email protected]
VP Religious Practices Joel Marks [email protected]
Secretary Cynthia Summers [email protected]
Treasurer Susan Karoll [email protected]
Director at Large Bob Kalinsky [email protected]
Director at Large Claire Lunardini [email protected]
Past President Jeff Rest [email protected]
Position Name Contact
Adult Education Jill Lexier [email protected]
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 Lauren Gaither
Jill Greenwood [email protected]
Landscaping Stephan Chriqui [email protected]
Library Gerry Mendelssohn [email protected]
Newsletter Brad Kolar [email protected]
Oneg Committee Paula Fraser [email protected]
Religious School Fran Kraemer, Kim
Sharon
Tikkun Olam Mimi Qunell [email protected]
Worship/Pulpit
Committee Russ Klem [email protected]