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Volume 36, Issue 2


Inside this issue

From the editor ................................................................................... 1

From the Desk of the Rabbi ................................................................. 2

Religious School News ........................................................................ 3

A note from Ms Robin ........................................................................ 4

Dinner Dance honors volunteers ......................................................... 5

Cantor Hasha celebrates 13 years of magic! ........................................ 5

Adult Ed News ..................................................................................... 6

New JUF association for HR professionals ........................................... 8

Library News ....................................................................................... 8

CBS Security Committee Update. ........................................................ 9

CBS Annual Campaign nets over $31,000 ............................................ 9

Announcing the “People Of The Screen” Club ..................................... 9

CBS News .......................................................................................... 10

On-going programs and services ....................................................... 11

Notes from Jekabplis ......................................................................... 13

Calendar of key events in February ................................................... 14

Kibbutz Katan – What’s happening ................................................... 15

Donations .......................................................................................... 16

Make a donation ............................................................................... 18

In Memory......................................................................................... 19

Board of directors and committees ................................................... 20

772 W. Fifth Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563

630-961-1818, www.napershalom.org

Staff

Rabbi: Marc Rudolph -

[email protected]

Cantor: Hasha Musha Perman -

[email protected]

Early Learning Director: Robin Frisch -

[email protected]

Education Director: Barbara Bernstein-

[email protected]

Facilities and Office Manager: Sue Prousa –

[email protected]

Secretary: Dorothy Battle –

[email protected]

Custodial support: Jewell Hamler

http://www.napershalom.org/

mailto:[email protected]







From the editor

Welcome to the first edition of Kehilat haKadosh (Community of the Holy),

Congregation Beth Shalom’s new newsletter. This newsletter marks

another milestone in our journey to improve member communication

community building. The newsletter is formatted for on-line viewing. Here

are a few tips:

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Our goal is to make the newsletter fun, informative, and easy to use. Please

provide us with feedback. Just remember this is a work in progress. We

probably haven’t gotten it right on the first try.

Thanks

Jim Roberts and Brad Kolar

Have you bought Mitzvah

money this month?

If not, please contact

Wendy Foster ([email protected]) or

Liz Levitt ([email protected])

to get yours today!




From the Desk of the

Rabbi

I get worried about how young people will

be affected by scandals when they involve

respected members of the Jewish

community. We have had several quite

recently – The prime minister of Israel, Ehud

Olmert, is leaving office under a cloud a suspicion regarding his business

dealings; the Kosher Meat producer Agriprocessors , whose owners were

arrested for labor and immigration violations; and most recently the Bernie

Madoff scandal, where a highly respected Jew is accused of stealing over

$50 BILLION dollars in a Ponzi scheme. Rabbi Elliot Dorf, an expert on

ethics and Jewish law, noted that it was both illegal and immoral that

Madoff fleeced individual investors of their life savings. "But", he said, "To

do it to Jewish federations representing the Jewish community is just

unconscionable. What happened to Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh BaZeh—all Jews

are responsible for each other?"

If the accomplishments of prominent Jews in our society can make our

young people proud to be Jews and more committed to the Jewish

community, can the misbehavior and crimes of prominent Jews make them

ashamed of their religion and heritage and push them away? I was

reassured by the email I received last week from a representative of our

confirmation class. Speaking of their concern for the workers who had lost

their jobs when the Agriproccesors plant closed, they wrote:

"We, the confirmation class, feel partially responsible for the horrifying

ways the workers were treated. These workers did not have the right to due

process or the right to a fair trial. As Jews, we're taught to believe that the

treatment the workers received is unprincipled. We want to do something

to help, something to make a difference."

How can a group of upper middle class 10th graders in Naperville feel even

partially responsible for the crimes of a Lubavitch family in New York City?

The fact that they do feel partially responsible is an indication that we have

done something right in our education. "Kol yisrael arevim zeh l bazeh" -- all

Jews are responsible for each other, say the sages. The principle that Bernie

Madoff so egregiously violated in his crime against Jewish communal

institutions is the very principal that motivates our children to want to right

the wrongs perpetrated by other Jews.

Of this, we can all be proud.

Rabbi Rudolph leaves for Prague and Jerusalem this week as part of a JUF

mission of US rabbis. We wish him safe travels and look forward to hearing

about his trip when he returns.

Rabbi Rudolph’s weekly D’vrei Torah and

Sermons are available on the congregation’s

website at:

http://www.napershalom.org/index_files/sermons.htm

http://www.napershalom.org/index_files/sermons.htm


Religious School

News

Please note this schedule change. February

15th will be a regular Religious School morning

with grades PreK-4 meeting from 8:30-10:30

AM and Grades 5-10 meeting from 10:30 AM-

12:45 PM.

Even though it is cold and snowy here in Naperville, spring is beginning in

Israel. On February 9 we will be celebrating Tu B’Shevat, the birthday of the

trees and in Israel schoolchildren will be planting trees with their

classmates. Every student in our school was given Jewish National Fund

tree order forms to enable you to plant trees in Israel in honor or in memory

of loved ones which will help Israel to continue to bloom. There are more

order forms in the office and the table outside the sanctuary. All tzedakah

collected in February will be used to purchase trees in honor of our

students.

Speaking of cold weather please be extra careful in our parking lot. Due to

snow and ice, it is sometimes difficult to stop your car quickly. Please make

sure you pick up your child or carpool after class at the school entrance

(west) ONLY and either park your car in a designated parking spot or wait in

the pick up line. This door is always locked. If you wish to park and walk in

to pick up your child, you may walk in through the main entrance. The

synagogue has made the decision to keep the inside front doors locked. So

please be patient-ring the doorbell and someone will buzz you in. Please do

not park your car in the driveway in front of the main entrance.

The theme for February is L’avdah U’leshamrah, protecting the

environment. Hashem gave us dominion over the environment and also

commands us to protect and care for it. How many things can and do you

recycle at school and at home? The synagogue is now recycling used printer

ink cartridges, glue sticks and cell phones.

Each month we

donate food to

Loaves and Fishes

just down the road.

Due to the

economic crisis,

their distribution of

food is up 39% in

2009. Before I write

the Religious School

news each month, I

go to their web

page to see what they need the most. Our tzedakah for February will be

cereal (hot or cold) and granola bars that are used for their school-aged

nutrition program. If each family brought in one or two items, we would be

able to help many families. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

School happenings in February are many. The 6th Grade Family B’nai

Mitzvah Program, co-taught by Rabbi Rudolph and me will take place on

Sunday, Feb. 1st, 8th and 22nd. There will be a pizza lunch for 5th grade on

Sunday, Feb. 1 from 12:45-1:45 PM and for 9th grade on Sunday, Feb. 8

from 12:45-1:45 PM. Our 7th and 8th grade Rosh Hodesh: It’s A Girl Thing

will meet on Sunday, February 22 from 12:45-2:45 PM in the Youth Lounge.

Please RSVP for all these events so that we have enough food.


A note from

Ms Robin

The Importance of Our Jewish

Preschool

It is that time of year again. Preschool

registration is now open for the Gan Yeladim

Early Learning Center 2009-10 school year. 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.

But it goes far beyond that. Research tells us that a child’s spiritual

developmental is forming during the preschool years, and most of those

pieces are in place by the time a child is six years old. At the Gan Yeladim

preschool, the children learn about shapes and colors, numbers and letters,

earthworms and plants, and so much more. They learn these things in the

context of a Jewish environment. When we talk about the shape of a star,

we talk about the Star of David. When we learn how an earthworm’s job is

to help make the plants and flowers grow, we talk about Tu B’ Shevat and

Tikkun Olam. When we make calls to our friends who are sick and unable to

be in class that day, we learn about the mitzvah, Bikur Choleem. In this way,

Jewish connections are seamlessly integrated into our daily curriculum.

We learn about the other Jewish holidays as well as Jewish songs in Hebrew

and English, as well as Jewish customs, and traditions. What makes this

even more special is when other members of our Jewish community come

into our classroom. Throughout the year many individuals visit to sing songs

with us, read stories, play blocks and puzzles on our big blue rug, blow the

shofar, make kippot, donate toys and books, fix our climber, talk about their

professions, and play musical instruments. Not only do these treasured

moments enrich our program, they let the children know that they are part

of a much bigger whole, a community beyond our Gan Yeladim preschool

room. The children begin to understand that they are an integral part of the

Jewish community. Our children become strong and secure in knowing that

they are cared about by so many, as their emerging Jewish identities grow

with these

intangible, but

priceless gifts

that are given to

them.

These are just

some of the

many reasons

why we encourage families with children ages two through five yrs. old to

enroll their children in the Gan Yeladim Early Learning Center(ELC). The Gan

Yeladim ELC is licensed by DCFS. Registration packets with detailed

information about all of the programs listed are available in the CBS office.

We are pleased to announce that tuition rates have not increased for the

2009-10 school year. You are also welcome to come and visit one of our

classrooms at any time! I am also available to answer any questions.

B’shalom,

Robin Frisch, M.S.

Director

“The future of the world is in very small hands.” ~Ellen Galinsky


Dinner Dance honors volunteers

Move over Hollywood, the real party is at CBS in Naperville. This past

November over 200 members and special guests donned their finest attire

and joined us for an evening of celebration. The celebration was to honor

five volunteers who have gone well above and beyond the call of duty in

their support of Congregation Beth Shalom:

Joshua Weikersheimer (aka R’Av Yo)

Russ Klem

Yonah Klem

Bernie Newman

Judi Newman

Party-goers enjoyed Hors d'œuvres, a

silent auction, a wonderful dinner

and plenty of dancing. In addition to

providing a well deserved “thank you” to these special people, we also

raised over $19,000 for Congregation Beth Shalom.

The dinner dance provided a glimpse into the heart of the CBS community -

coming together, volunteering, gratitude, and support. That is what makes

Congregation Beth Shalom the unique place that it is.

For those of you who want to re-live the moment or those who want to see

what you missed, Toni Reiss did a wonderful job capturing the event in

pictures. You can view or purchase pictures or find out more about Toni

Beth photography at:

http://www.collages.net/store/guest_login.asp?username=CBS&password=24287.

Cantor Hasha celebrates 13 years of

magic!

On January 31, over 150 people “raised the roof” to honor Cantor Hasha’s

13 years with CBS. Hasha lined up an incredible array of musicians who took

us on a magnificent musical journey. The music spanned cultures and

genres but was held together by a common thread of appreciation, passion,

and love. Hasha has brought that to our community for the past thirteen

years, and that’s what she and her musical friends brought that night.

The evening was full of highlights and great moments. Yet none brought

the audience to their feet like Hasha and Rabbi Rudolph’s Jewish-inspired

version of “Anything you

can do I can do better”.

Despite the tongue in cheek

competitiveness expressed

in the lyrics, the song

showed a true bond

between two consummate

professionals.

The music ended but the evening continued with a “bat Mitzvah” style

chocolate and dessert reception. The social hall was transformed into a

magical space where we had the opportunity to thank Hasha for all that she

has done and all that she has been for this community.

Like the dinner dance, the Cantor’s concert gave us a reminder about what a

truly extraordinary community we have. From the people who lead us to

the volunteers who poured their hearts into making every detail perfect, we

once again brought out the best that Congregation Beth Shalom has to

offer.

Joanne Spyridakos-Hansen of Joanne’s Photography captured the event.

Watch for details on ordering pictures. For more information on Joanne’s

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Adult Ed News

Passover is coming before you know it, so don’t miss the opportunity to

learn to make macaroons (and more) before the holiday. Join Chris Igo in

the CBS kitchen on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at 11:15 am. for a fun and

instructive class on “Macaroons and Other Passover Treats”. Chris will

demonstrate and teach how to make your own macaroons and, possibly,

matzo toffee, flourless chocolate cake, meringues, sponge cake, and layer

cake. If time permits, Chris will discuss adapting your favorite recipes for

Passover. Don’t delay in signing up for this terrific class.

Several Adult Education offerings continue at CBS. Cantor Hasha Musha

Perman is teaching an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah class, culminating in a B’nai

Mitzvah service on June 20, 2009. The class will focus on Hebrew, history,

ritual, Torah, and trope. Also continuing are the Thursday weekly lunchtime

discussion of “The 613 Mitzvot in Today’s World”, led by Bernie Newman in

the CBS Library from 11:30am. to 12:30 pm. and the Torah Study of the

weekly Parsha, led by Rabbi Rudolph in the CBS Library on Saturday

mornings from 9:00-10:00 am.

Contact the CBS Office to sign up for these programs or for further

information

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[email protected]

or 630-260-0240

Please send payment made out to

Congregation Beth Shalom to:

Congregation Beth Shalom

(Attention Newsletter Editor)

772 W. 5th Avenue

Naperville, IL 60563

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The American Jewish Artists Club

The American Jewish Artists Club is currently

accepting new members. The group was founded in

the 1920's. The group's primary obligation is two-

fold: to focus upon the broad aspects of artistic

performance and to enlighten and enrich the cultural

fiber of the Jewish Community, thereby contributing

to the fabric of the community at large.

For information, please call

Livia Ayal, 773-743-0469

or

Barbara Lipkin, 630-637-0814


Winter is the ideal time to plan for

Spring! Whether you need one

tree planted, an entire landscape

design, or garden maintenance,

Fraser Landscapes can help. Our

knowledgeable staff is on hand to

tailor your garden spaces to what

you have in mind. Just call Paula!

Fraser Landscapes

Tailored Design, Installation, and Maintenance Services

www.FraserLandscapes.com

630-362-6078

[email protected]


New JUF association for HR professionals

CALLING ALL JEWISH HUMAN RESOURCES

PROFESSIONALS!!

JUF's Trades, Industries and Professions (TIP) divisions offer opportunities to

learn more about industry-related topics happening in Chicago, to network

and socialize with your colleagues, and opportunities to volunteer in the

community. "TIP" currently has 13 different divisions but nothing specific for

the HR community...until now! http://www.juf.org/professionals

This newly forming TIP HR group will allow Jewish HR professionals to have

a relevant special interest group within JUF while allowing an opportunity to

give back to the community. Over the next month, our committee will begin

creating & building our membership list as well as planning & preparing for

specific events for the 1st & 2nd Quarter of 2009, including an annual

dinner.

Please help us recruit additional members! If you know of any other Jewish

"HR" Professionals that may have interest in being part of this unique

opportunity, feel free to share this information with them! Our committee

is currently in the process of compiling a list of members. Feel free to reach

out to any of our committee members below to get your name on our list to

get the ball rolling! SAVE THE DATE for our Kickoff Event on

March 19, 2009, 5:00-7:00 pm at:

Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Ben Gurion Way • 30 S. Wells St. • Chicago, IL 60606

HR TIP STERING COMMITTEE

Kayla Cohen ([email protected])

Art Friedson ([email protected])

Suzy Festenstein ([email protected])

Mark Harris ([email protected])

Donna Horowitz ([email protected])

Library News

Have you seen the new film, “Defiance”? Are you interested in learning

more about the Belinskys and their defiance of the Nazis? Our CBS Library

has the book on which the movie is based, “The Belinsky Brothers”. Stop in

to see it and the many other wonderful selections available at CBS.

Also, check the shelves and the display rack on the card catalog for new

items. New books and publications are always being added.

There is a new cookbook section on the bookcases between the windows in

the CBS Library. We have some great finds, including Jewish Holiday

Cookbook by Joan Nathan, Kosher by Design by Susie Fishbein, Mother and

Daughter Jewish Cooking by Evelyn Rose and Judi Rose, The Complete

Passover Cookbook by Av Rutick, and Let My People Eat: Passover Seders

Made Simple by Zell Schulman. Come in and browse or check out one of

these great books or any of the others in our collection of cookbooks.

The third meeting of the People of the Book Club is scheduled for Sunday,

March 15, 2009, at 9:00-10:00 am. The book to be discussed will be The

Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein. This is the story of a street in an English

neighborhood, on one side of which live the Jews and on the other side live

the Gentiles.







CBS Security Committee Update. CBS' Security Committee has begun its work to review and improve

security plans and procedures at our synagogue. You may notice some new

improvements to our building and some new security procedures in place at

our facility. While there is no specific threat against our synagogue, it is

prudent to always review and update our security procedures. Our

committee members are working diligently to update our physical security

and to create new plans to cover weather and other emergencies. In the

coming months you will see these implemented and practiced with our

staff, members and students.

We ask for your assistance in this project.

• Please do not prop open any outer doors of our facility.

• Immediately report any suspicious activity or packages to

synagogue staff, leadership, or law enforcement.

• Lastly, if you have expertise in law enforcement or security, we

could use your help in our security committee. Please contact

Stephan Chriqui at [email protected] to offer your

assistance.

Thank you for being aware and helping to keep our congregation a safe

institution for all our members and their children.

CBS Annual Campaign nets over $31,000

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this year’s annual

campaign. Between our member donations and the generous matching

donations, we’ve made over $31,000. We appreciate everyone’s generosity

in supporting our synagogue and our community.

Announcing the

“People Of The

Screen” Club

Let's face it, although we are the

people of the book, sometimes a

novel can be daunting. That's why

movies were invented, right? So, in

the spirit of reconstructing (I know

we are independent, but give me a little literary license), we are launching

the People of the Screen club. People of the Screen will meet the third

Saturday of each month (except June, July, and August) for an evening of

movie watching and fun. Admission is $4.00 to cover rental fees and

refreshments. The movies will vary in genre and release date so hopefully

there will be something for everyone. Here is the tentative schedule for this

year.

Month Movie

February Keeping the Faith

March The Cantor's Son

April Uprising (In memory of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

May Exodus (in memory of Paul Newman and in honor of

Israel Independence Day)

June No movie - summer break

July No movie - summer break

August No movie - summer break

September Selichot movie - TBD

October Live and Become

November The Chosen

December TBD



CBS News

2009 Barton's Passover Candy Sale deadline: February 10

Apachi Day Camp: There will be an informational meeting to learn about

Apachi Day Camp for all new families on Sunday, Feb 15th and Sunday

March 15th at 10:00 am in the social hall of Congregation Beth Shalom.

Please feel free to invite your friends and neighbors to ask questions about

camp and be part of the “Best Connection for the Summer”! Apachi Day

Camp will run this year from June 15 - July 24 2009

ELC Cubbies: Please Note: The cubbies in front of the Early Learning Center

(ELC) preschool classroom are for ELC use ONLY! Please do not place

anything in these cubbies. All materials that you wish to distribute such as

flyers for upcoming events, etc., must be pre-approved by ELC Director

Robin Frisch. Robin Frisch can be contacted at 630.91.181 x22 or at

[email protected]. Any materials found in the cubbies that have not

been approved will be removed and immediately discarded. Thank you for

your cooperation.

Jewish Federation Academic Scholarship Program: The application deadline

for the 2009-2010 academic year is February 16, 2009

CBS Art Auction: SAVE THE DATE, April 25, 2009for the Congregation Beth

Shalom Art Auction.Watch for further details. We need volunteers to help:

*Unload the Art

*Re-load the Art the next morning

*Plan the wine and cheese preview

*Assist at the Auction

*Publicize the event

If you can help, contact Jack Medor at [email protected] or 630-494-6965

or Gene Parker at [email protected] or 630-357-5047.

Models wanted for the DuPage/Will Hadassah Fashion Show: Hadassah is

sponsoring a Fashion Show Luncheon on May 17, 2009, at Congregation

Beth Shalom. The theme of the show is Cheap Chic. We need women and

children to model their own new clothes. The challenge is to purchase a

fashionable outfit for as little as possible, not more than $35/child, or

$50/adult. Family groups are very welcome, i.e., grandmothers, mothers,

and children. Space is limited, so it's first come, first served. To volunteer or

for more information, contact Rita Kramen, 815-254-9233 or

[email protected].

Promise Haggadah ELC Fundraiser: This year we are once again happy to

offer personalized Promise Haggadahs for the same price of $11 each!

They can be personalized with individual names or a family name. These

beautiful Haggadahs will complement any Passover Seder! Order forms are

available in the front lobby. Please fill out the order form and enclose the

form plus your payment in an envelope and put it in Robin Frisch's mailbox

in the front office. Orders are due by Tuesday, February 10th. Thank you

for supporting the ELC!

Purim Breakfast for Dinner: Join us on Monday, March 9th at 6:00 for our

Purim dinner. In the spirit of Purim, we’ll be mixing things up a bit by

serving breakfast items. RSVP with the office.






On-going programs and services

CBS Cemetery: Congregation Beth Shalom owns a section in the Naperville

Cemetery containing a number of grave sites. Sites are available for

Members $750/site

Non-members $1,000/site

Copies of the Congregation Cemetery Regulations are available from the

Congregation office or Susan Ganden, Chair of the Cemetery Committee.

Please contact Susan at 630-848-1008 for information on site selection and

purchase.

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]

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. Enjoy leading a service, being with friends, and

eating our great kiddish snacks. We’ve seen some new faces this fall and

look forward to meeting more of you when the New Year begins.

This student lead service (with adult supervision) allows children the

opportunity to be the gabbi, lead prayers in English or Hebrew, and take a

part in our “Sedra Scenes” performances - great practice in public speaking

and preparation for Bnai Mitzvot*. This Saturday morning Shabbat service is

targeted for children who can read English well and are beginning to learn

Hebrew (typically 3rd grade, though younger children do attend). Students

in first grade and above may attend without an adult, though adults are

welcome, space permitting.

Junior Congregation Shabbat services begin 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.

Winter and Spring Junior Congregation will take place on

February 21

March 7

March 21

April 18

May 2.

Please contact Eileen Gelblat (630-355-7916 or [email protected]) or

Nadene Eisner ([email protected]) for more information.

Library: The library is open when the synagogue is open.

Monday and Friday: 9-2,

Tuesday, Wednesday. & Thursday 9-5,

Sundays When Religious School is in Session

Donations of Jewish books or cash are always welcome. 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 11:00am to 12:00pm in the

Congregation library. The subjects of study are traditional Jewish texts (in

English). Our current topic of study is the 613 mitzvot (commandments) in

the Torah.

We will study the appropriate Torah verses for each commandment and

discuss how they are interpreted and followed and made relevant in today's

world, from liberal, conservative, and orthodox perspectives. We will not be

using one specific text, but everyone is encouraged to bring in their favorite

chumash or other Torah commentary, or use a text already available in the

CBS library. Alternatively, the following two books are suggested: The 613

Mitzvot: A Contemporary Guide to the Commandments of Judaism, by

Ronald L. Eisenberg, or The Concise Book of Mitzvoth: The Commandments

Which Can Be Observed Today, compiled by The Chafetz Chayim.

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. For

more information contact 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.

Let Zak Zoudini put

some magic into your

next birthday party

or family/

neighborhood event

Zak does magic for kids of all ages

(even grown up kids). His fifteen to

twenty minute shows liven up any

party. Zak has a full repertoire of

magic including:

Card tricks

Illusions

Handkerchief magic

And much more

Zak will tailor his show based on the

age of his audience. Ask him about

special “themed” shows.

Book Zak today and let

the magic begin!

“the greatest magician ever to grace the stage” (Zak’s grandmother, May, 2006).

Zak Kolar and his family are members of Congregation Beth Shalom. For more information, check out Zak’s website: www.zoudinis-magic.com or email Zak at [email protected].


http://www.zoudinis-magic.com/



Notes from Jekabplis

Dear Katya,

Enclosed is a list of the people

who were given help with their

utility bills.

In the name of our entire

community we thank you

deeply for your help.

As of January 1,2009, all of the utilities were raised by 50%,This expense

(bill) comes to us and is incommensurate with our pensions. Half of our adult

children (of the pensioners) have lost their jobs.

Yesterday in Riga was a large forceful meeting where people are tired of

what is going on and they went into the streets to call for a change of

authority.

Our people already don't use the phones or their Televisions since they can't

afford them. If they pay for the phones and television watching, then there

is no money to pay for the apartment rentals and then can be evicted

Well so this is our new year of 2009--not a happy one.

We understand that now it is hard everywhere and that for you to be able to

help our people we again thank you very very much.

Respectfully,Rays Legkodmova and Freida Minsker

Raya is on the right and Freida is on t`he left


Calendar of key events in February

Friday, February 6, 2009

(Candle Lighting 4:53 p.m.)

6:30 p.m. Young Family Service

8:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday February 7

9:00 a.m. Torah study

10:00 a.m. Shabbat Shakharit

Bar Mitzvah of Keith Larson

10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation

Tuesday, February 10

7:15 p.m. Congregation Board Meeting

Friday, February 13


6:15 p.m. Tu B'Shvat Shabbat Dinner


Birthday and anniversary blessings

Saturday February 14



B’not Mitzvot of Lauren and Brittany Karlin

Sunday, February 15

10:00 a.m. Apachi Day Camp informational meeting

Friday February 20, 2009


8:00 p.m. Traditional service



9:30 a.m. Kibbutz Katan Tot Shabbat


10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation

7:00 p.m. People of the screen club

Friday, February 27


7:15 p.m. Meditation





Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Adam

8:00 p.m. PURIM SHPIEL (also March 1 at 3 pm)

For the most up-to-date information on events, dates, and times, check

out the synagogue’s website at: www.napershalom.org.

Jewish Professionals Lunch –n- Learn

Discuss an array of Jewish topics over a delicious Kosher lunch while enjoying the opportunity to network

Second Tuesday of Every Month 11:30 – 12:30

For more information visit ww.jewishnaperville.com or call

Rabbi Mendy Goldstein at 630-778-9770


Kibbutz Katan – What’s happening

Tot Shabbat Music Programs

Held on the 3rd Saturday morning of January – May of 2009.

Baby/Tot Playgroup, Every other Wednesday from 9:30 – 11

The Baby/Tot Playgroup for Young Jewish Kids is still growing, with

well-attended get-togethers every other Wednesday morning. We

offer totally casual and unstructured Mommy/Child playtime for

infants and preschoolers, with not-yet-school-aged-siblings warmly

welcomed to join in the fun. If you would like to be added to the

email list for this program (or know of a family in the area who

might like to participate) send an email to

[email protected].

Please include your email address and child(ren)'s names/ages.



Donations

BUILDING FUND

Ira, Susan, Jason and

Zachary Rubin in memory of Adam Richardson

Sue & Pete Levine in honor of the birth of Jan and Don

Strauss's grandson

Sue & Pete Levine in memory of Adam Richardson

BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND

Diane & Jim Vojcek in memory of our son, Raymond

Roggenbuck

Gail & Myron Sonkin in memory of Weston Bryce Sonkin

Diane & Jim Vojcek in memory of Frances Decent

CULTURAL ARTS FUND

Ross Decent in memory of Bernie Decent

Hilary & Ross Decent in memory of Frances Decent

Debra & Adam Cohen in memory of Frances Decent

Adam Cohen in honor of my wife, Debbie, receiving her

teaching certificate

Lisa & Robert Ohlhausen in honor of Cantor Hasha Musha Perman's

bat mitzvah year at CBS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUND

Lauri & Dave Covas in memory of Frances Decent

Lynn & Ralph Kallmann in honor of the naming of Linda and Gene

Parker's granddaughters

Rita & Ken Kramen in honor of the birth of Jan and Don

Strauss's grandchild

Barbara & Charles Lipkin in honor of the birth of Jacob Strauss Stern

Jan & Don Strauss with thanks to all who helpsed us celebrate

Jacob Strauss Stern's bris

Lynn & Ralph Kallmann in honor of the birth and bris of Jan and

Don Strauss's grandson

GENERAL DONATIONS FUND

Carol & Jack Medor in memory of Frances Decent

Jonathan Tischler in memory of Max Tischler

Debbie & Craig Garber in memory of Leah Hemmer

Debbie & Craig Garber in memory of Gwen Abrahamson

Debbie & Craig Garber in memory of Gilbert L. Paren

Rita & Ken Kramen in honor of our anniversary

Linda & Gene Parker in honor of Joshua Weikersheimer and with

thanks to him for his help with the baby

naming service of our two granddaughters

Sheri & Steve Rubin in memory of Alfred and Naomi Rubin

Adrienne & Herbert Golinkin in memory of Abraham Golinkin

Gloria Cubby Cohen in honor of Adam, Debbie, Josh and Allie

Cohen

Alice Sklar in memory of Robert Winet

JEKABPILS FUND

Terrie Stainman in memory of Anne Stainman

Zena Goldenberg &

Marc Swetlitz wishing Rabbi Rudolph B'ruchim Haba'im

Kathleen Hyman in memory of George Meyler

Lloyd Hyman in memory of Elizabeth Leah Hyman

Vicki & Chuck Robinson in memory of Mildred Fried

Elizabeth & Philip Branshaw in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Daniel Simon

Freyda Libman in memory of Fay Moteff Kravitz and Jack

Kravitz

Carol & Jack Medor in memory of Mollie Turevitz

LIBRARY FUND

Karen Hauser &

Bruce Robkoff in memory of Leonard Hauser

Sheila & Bob Fisher in memory of Adam Richardson

Geraldine & Alan

Mendelssohn in memory of Stewart Koppel


PRAYER BOOK FUND

Jan & Don Strauss with thanks to Joshua Weikersheimer for

his help in selecting a beautiful Hebrew

name for our grandson, Jacob

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Sandy & Fred Goldenson in memory of Frances Decent

Sandy & Fred Goldenson in memory of Dr. Robert Sultar

Sheila & Bob Fisher in memory of Miriam Fisher

Carol & Walter Gruchala in memory of Gwen Abrahamson

Elaine & Mike Beyer in memory of Bernard and Kalah

Reinschreiber

Patricia & Norman Katz in memory of Adam Richardson

Patricia & Norman Katz in honor of the baby naming of Linda and

Gene Parker's grandchildren

Jan & Don Strauss with thanks to Rabbi Rudolph for his help

with our grandson's bris

Nancy Sohn & Mike Simon in honor of Rabbi Marc Rudolph

Paula & Daniel Fraser in memory of Jerome Aranoff

Alice & Bernie Silverman in memory of Stuart Fidler

Debbie & Joel Richardson in loving memory of our son, Adam, and

with thanks for the outpouring of support

the Congregation family has shown during

this difficult time. Your thoughts and

prayers have helped us face our greatest

challenge.

Frances & Michael Kraemer with thanks to Rabbi Rudolph for his help

with the D'var Torah in preparation for our

son, David's Bar Mitzvah

Alice & Bernie Silverman in memory of Stuart Michael Fidler

Richard Goldman in memory of Rose Goldman

Mara & Randy Hauser

and Family in memory of Bettina Tankus

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

Barbara Nicker Bernstein in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Kolar

Barbara Nicker Bernstein in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Corey

Dufresne

Barbara Nicker Bernstein in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Blake Spitz

Abraham Sheinkman in memory of Eugenia Aisenstadt

Sandy & Fred Goldenson in memory of Mildred Fried

Barbara Nicker Bernstein in memory of William Prousa

Barbara Nicker Bernstein in memory of Jerome Aranoff

Frances & Michael Kraemer with thanks to all of those who helped with

the oneg shabbat and kiddush for our son,

David's, Bar Mitzvah

Frances & Michael Kraemer with thanks to all of our son, David's,

Hebrew School Teachers

Alene, Douglas and Jenny

Mangino in memory of Harvey Cohen

Alene, Douglas and Jenny

Mangino in memory of Leon Abelson

Lisa & Robert Ohlhausen in honor of Debbie Cohen earning her

teaching certificate

TORAH FUND

Paula & Daniel Fraser in memory of Frances Decent

Paula & Daniel Fraser in memory of Dr. Robert Sultar


Make a donation

Or, donate on-line at:

http://www.napershalom.org/index_files/donationform.htm

http://www.napershalom.org/index_files/donationform.htm


In Memory

FEBRUARY 6 & 7

Yahrzeit Name Family Member Yahrzeit Date Death

Jules Greenzweig Emily Levin 13 Shevat 5769 2/4/1993

Abraham Marks Joel Marks 14 Shevat 5769 2/5/1993

LaVerne Rundle Lynn Kallmann 14 Shevat 5769 2/12/2006

Melvin Chargo Sheryl Geltner 15 Shevat 5769 1/29/1983

Dan Sherry Diane Sherry 15 Shevat 5769 2/13/2006

Howard Sostrin Sandy Goldenson 16 Shevat 5769 1/19/2003

John Klem* Russ Klem 17 Shevat 5769 2/7/1966

Todd D. Keeth Ronald Keeth 17 Shevat 5769 2/15/2006

Kurt Jacob Kallmann* Ralph Kallmann 18 Shevat 5769 2/10/1974

Felix Breiner* Susan Handman 19 Shevat 5769 1/27/1978

Leon Zarkin Michael Zarkin 19 Shevat 5769 1/24/1992

Charles Edelsberg Philip Edelsberg 19 Shevat 5769 1/20/1995

FEBRUARY 13 & 14

Gerald Levine Robin Rubin 20 Shevat 5769 2/15/1990

Thomas Gilson Ilene Gilson 20 Shevat 5769 2/8/2007

Jean Sparber Rick Sparber 21 Shevat 5769 2/5/1972

Robert Winet* Adrienne Golinkin 21 Shevat 5769 1/31/1986

Robert Winet* Selena Rochlis 21 Shevat 5769 1/31/1986

Robert Winet Alice Sklar 21 Shevat 5769 1/31/1986

Howard Zinman* Nancy Meloni 21 Shevat 5769 2/16/1990

Ruth Bonvino* Pat Seguino 22 Shevat 5769 2/12/1996

FEBRUARY 20 & 21

Max Gerber* Gene Gerber 27 Shevat 5769 2/2/1989

Dorothy Beatrice DeLue Diane Vojcek 27 Shevat 5769 2/18/2004

Rose Simon Siegel Flo Ackerman 27 Shevat 5769 2/25/2006

Bettina Tankus Mara Hauser 27 Shevat 5769 2/25/2006

Samuel Kirson Weinberg* Carol Weinberg 28 Shevat 5769 2/21/2001

Philip Shifrin Carol Gruchala 29 Shevat 5769 2/16/1980

Albert Baikerman* Betsy Wunder 29 Shevat 5769 2/8/1986

Ruth Lorraine Fisher* Yonah Klem 29 Shevat 5769 2/24/1990

Joseph Tolmasky* Elaine Rest 30 Shevat 5769 3/8/1970

Fred Waxler Gail Aranoff 30 Shevat 5769 2/2/2003

Sidney Bauman Susan Zilist 30 Shevat 5769 3/7/2008

Sidney Bauman Ruth Weber 30 Shevat 5769 3/7/2008

Louise Kelman Larry Kelman 1 Adar 5769 2/14/1983

Nissim Sankary Stephanie Wiener 2 Adar 5769 2/11/1967

George Kaufman Michael Kaufman 2 Adar 5769 2/7/1989

Minnie Matises Marvin Matises 2 Adar 5769 2/8/2000

Minnie Kalinsky* Robert Kalinsky 3 Adar 5769 3/14/1986

Genevieve Wenslaff Kathleen Bokor 3 Adar 5769 3/12/1997

Julius Gollup* Elaine Rest 3 Adar 5769 3/1/1998

Harvey Cohen Alene Mangino 3 Adar 5769 3/7/2003

Anne Kolar Bradley Kolar 3 Adar 5769 3/7/2003

FEBRUARY 27 & 28

Christopher Holtzman Jill Holtzman Larson 5 Adar 5769 2/25/1996

Rose Goldman Richard Goldman 5 Adar 5769 2/23/2007

Naomi Golinkin* Selena Rochlis 6 Adar 5769 3/17/1986

Naomi Golinkin* Herbert Golinkin 6 Adar 5769 3/17/1986

Saul Trushin David Trushin 6 Adar 5769 2/26/1996

Abraham Farber* Beth Farber 7 Adar 5769 3/6/1960

Harry Keiser Mildred Keiser 7 Adar 5769 2/20/1964

Jerry Kelman Larry Kelman 7 Adar 5769 3/11/1984

Murray Gressgott Harvey Gressgott 7 Adar 5769 3/12/1992

Jack Shapiro Alan Rosenzweig 7 Adar 5769 2/28/1993

Selma Silverman* Bernie Silverman 7 Adar 5769 3/2/2001

Anna Schultz* 7 Adar 5769 2/29/2004

Leon Abelson Alene Mangino 8 Adar 5769 2/15/1978

Ida Abelson Abrahams* Paul Abelson 8 Adar 5769 2/13/1989

Iris G Shapiro Jeffrey Shapiro 9 Adar 5769 2/14/1989

Gustave Barshefsky* Al Barshefsky 10 Adar 5769 3/12/1995

Meyer Kaplan Sara Scheiner 10 Adar 5769 3/1/1996

May their memories be

for a blessing

* Memorial light is lit


Board of directors and committees

Position Name Contact

President Mark Greenberg [email protected]

VP Administration Adam Cohen [email protected]

VP Member Services Brad Kolar [email protected]

VP Membership

Greg and Gina

Shugar [email protected]

VP Education Michael Mayer [email protected]

VP Finance and

Development

Liz Levitt and Bob

Fisher

[email protected] (Liz)

[email protected] (Bob)

VP Religious Affairs

Joshua

Weikersheimer [email protected]

Secretary Stephan Chriqui [email protected]

Treasurer Betsy Wunder [email protected]

Director at Large Gene Parker [email protected]

Director at Large Neil Samuels [email protected]

Past President Vicki Robinson [email protected]

Position Name Contact

Adult Education Dan Fraser [email protected]

B'nai Mitzvah

Invitations Trudy Lythberg tel:355-5337

Building/Catering Gene Parker [email protected]

Cemetery Susan Ganden [email protected]

Chesed Carole Kerr/Bob

Fisher [email protected]

Cultural Arts Linda Gaines [email protected]

Facilities Adam Cohen [email protected]

Gift Shop Cara Degraff [email protected]

Landscaping Drew Effron [email protected]

Library Gerry Mendelssohn [email protected]

Mitzvah Money Wendy Foster [email protected]

Newsletter Erica & Jim Roberts [email protected]

Religious School Michael Mayer [email protected]

Searchers Carole Kerr [email protected]

Seniors Group Yonah Klem [email protected]

Social Action Jill Lexier [email protected]

Worship/Pulpit

Committee Russ Klem [email protected]






























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