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Dear Friends, We have been experiencing a wonderful example of textual convergence, as both the weekly Torah portions and our readings in the Land Beyond Torah class describe our people’s most holy building projects. On recent Shabbat mornings, we have been reading about the building of the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary our biblical forebears constructed in the desert. Meanwhile in Land Beyond Torah (Thursdays, 11 am) we have been reading about the construction of the Beit ha’Mikdash, Solomon’s Holy Temple. A harmonic convergence! When Solomon dedicates the Temple, he prays it will be a locus not merely for the prayers of the Israelites, but of all people. With hands outstretched and palms facing upward, he declares, “And also to the foreigner, who is not from Your people Israel … and comes to pray toward this House, may You hearken in the heavens … so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name” (1 Kings 8:41-43). The word Solomon uses for “foreigner” is nochri, a non-Israelite. The prophet Isaiah, centuries later, expresses a similar sentiment. Using the same Hebrew word, he speaks of those foreigners as “joining with the Lord” and holding fast to the covenant. “I will bring them to My holy mountain and let them rejoice in My house of prayer…for My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples” (Isaiah 56:6-7). Many commentators reasonably assume that Isaiah is referring to proselytes who have converted into the religion of Israel. In either case, the Holy Temple is meant to be an open place. Much of our sacred literature is clear about this. God, abiding in that holy space, may accept any human being’s sincere prayer. Houses of worship ought to be willing to embrace … anyone. Regardless of one’s background, the synagogue should be a house, a home, a sanctuary, and a community for all. Let this be our goal. May EHNTJC – our holy place – be known as a positive place, an accepting home, where all sincere prayers are appreciated and where love for all abides. L’Shalom, Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation 4500 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076 • 847-675-4141 • FAX 847-675-0327 • www.ehnt.org
Koleinu – “Our Voice” Join us for a lively and spirited musical Shabbat led by Rabbi Jeffrey Weill and the Koleinu Band.
Friday, March 8th Friday, April 5th 6:30 p.m. Candles, Kiddush and More… 7:00 p.m. Service
All are welcome!
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Presidents Message, Crafting Our Future
Knowing where we are going is critical to reaching our destination, and using a map can be helpful. Strategic planning provides a map for organizations such as our synagogue seeking to identify their future destination. Strategic planning is also about caring. It provides a structure and a process for those who care about the future directions. A strategic plan is designed to help organizations thrive as they confront future challenges. Planning helps position an organization by identifying and then mapping the implementation of strategic initiatives.
Strategic planning for Jewish communal organizations has its own unique characteristics. The common planning initiatives that emerged in the strategic plans for synagogues has included:
• expanding programs to all age groups • communicating more effectively with the membership • streamlining a cumbersome or ineffective governance structure, restructuring outmoded organizational
structures and processes • strengthening ritual and worship services • promoting membership development and improved relations
For our community initial planning has centered on three distinct areas:
Financial Stability – developing new funds, including reserves and support of key services
Membership – retain our current members while attracting new members
Sustainability – Strengthen and stabilize our community and prepare for a new and exciting future
Your executive leadership and board of trustees have been hard at work bringing you the programs you know and love in addition to new and exciting additions that we hope you will embrace.
…to Evie & Ralph Ruebner for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on January 12th, in honor of Ralph’s 75th birthday. …to Jackie & Jack Lauwasser for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on January 19th, in honor of their auf ruf. ...Shirley & Marty Lubowich for co-sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat on February 1st and sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on February 2nd, in honor of their 72nd wedding anniversary. …Ronia & Jerry Gross for co-sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat on February 1st, in honor of Jerry being cancer-free 8 years. …Tamar & Rabbi Victor Weissberg for co-sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on February 9th, in honor of their 67th wedding anniversary. …Dorette Klein for co-sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on February 9th, in memory of her parents.
Mazel Tov to… ...Jackie & Jack Lauwasser on their marriage, January 19, 2019. …Judy & Marshall Kupchan on the recent birth of their granddaughter Frankie Jaye Kupchan, born January 10th. …Mickey Gordon on the engagement of her son Zach to Gaby Ehrens. …Phyllis Dickstein on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter, Yael. …Luisita Graff on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter, Mia.
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Save the Date!
Men’s Club Brunch – April 28, 2019
Details forthcoming…
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EHNTJC’s Adult Education Committee presents
Why Don’t Jews Believe in Jesus? Presented by Rabbi Barry Friedman
March 31, 2019 10:15 AM
Why don’t Jews believe in Jesus? This question has at times been used by Christian authorities, theologians, and others to challenge the legitimacy of Judaism throughout the centuries. Rabbi Dr. Barry R. Friedman will share with us the logical, textual, and historical reasons why Jews do not believe in Jesus. The answers to these questions will help us respond to such challenges.
$5.00 for Members with paid reservation by Friday, 3/29
$8.00 for Non-members and at the door RSVP by Friday, March 29
Appointment of Agent
For Sale of Chametz
I/We____________________________________
hereby authorize you to act as an agent to sell any
chametz that may be in our possession, wherever it
may be, at home, place of business, car or elsewhere,
in accordance with Jewish law. I/We understand that
any chametz in my/our possession will not be
mine/ours from Friday, April 19, 2019, 11:42AM
through Saturday, April 27, 2019, 8:23PM.
Name____________________________________
Address__________________________________
Signature_________________________________
I/We enclose $______________ for Maot Chitim
tzedakah payable to EHNTJC.
Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago Passover Delivery 2019
EHNTJC Packing Day: Sunday, April 7
Delivery Day: Sunday, April 14
TIMES AND PLACE TO BE DETERMINED!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in our Bulletin?
Contact Jeanette Sigler for more information at 847-675-4141.
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In Loving Memory If you wish to honor the memory of a dear one, a most fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is through a memorial plaque.
Each memorial plaque, bearing the name and yahrzeit date, is mounted in the Memorial Alcove in our chapel. On the day of the yahrzeit, your loved one’s name is listed on a tablet in the chapel alcove.
For more information or to order a plaque, contact Bill Gerber in the synagogue office.
The following memorial plaque has recently been dedicated in the chapel:
E. Miriam Wayne Bromberg by Elaine Wayne
EHNTJC offers heartfelt condolences to…
The family of Gail Helfer.
Luisita Graff on the loss of her husband,
Howard.
Jeff (Pye Squire) Sacks on the loss of his stepson, Dane Smith.
Mickey Gordon on the loss of her husband,
Phillip.
May G-d comfort them among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Share Your Joy! Dedicate a leaf on the Tree of Life sculpture
in the synagogue lobby.
Celebrate your happy events. Call Bill Gerber in the office.
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Susan Agate Steven Goldman Elizabeth Nichols
Caryn Bark Alan Harris Joan Olson
Michael Baron Jordan Hecktman Abby Placik
Ellen Bero Brian Jablo Beryl Rabinowitz
Harold Chizewer Leah Jablo Andy Reich
William Claver Norton Josephson Benjamin Rontal
Lillian Cohen Arthur Klowden Arona Sarfatty
Stav Davidson Bennett Koffman Leah Schoeneman
Oren Davidson Ora Kramer Francine Schulman
Dalia Davidson Matthew Kramer Martin Steigman
Jake Dermer Jack Lauwasser Flora Steigman
Ronald Epstein Rabbi Shlomo Levine Adrienne Tanner
Bonnie Feinberg Jacob Levy George Urban
Carol Friedlander Paulette Levy Cantor Benjamin Warschawski
Franklin Gerber Harvey Mantel Sam Warschawski
Tamara Glassburg Neil Mermelstein Bob Zavell
Lois Ankin Fred Fenig Esther Manewith
Lucca Bonaventura Howard Frank Debbie Novoselsky
Rebecca Boston Adie Fuchs Raymond Pershing
Barbara Brotine Lee Golden Hayden Reich
Sam Burnes Lester Gordon David Richmond
Allan Carroll Mickey Gordon Judith-Rae Ross
Charles Davidson Lawrence Hamilton Marlene Singer
Ken Dermer Ricki Herling Janice Solovy
Herbert Dorfman Rose-Lynn Jaffe Jacob Spiro
Barbara Dorfman Marilyn Levin Neal Toback
David Eisenberg Elaine Wayne
Hannah Erdos Lila Weltman
Alan Farkas Sally Winter
April Birthdays
March Birthdays
Let’s Celebrate!!
March Anniversaries April Anniversaries
Freg & Tong Fenig Benjamin & Sherry Rontal
Raymond & Marlynn Fleischer Ralph & Evie Ruebner
Casey & Stephanie Jensen Manny & Mary Schenk
Ken & Sandy Kaiz David & Janice Solovy
Melvin & Carolyn Katz Richard & Marcia Templer
Harvey & Tita Mantel Cantor Warschawski & Heather Johnson
Ken & Judy Arkin
Roger & Esther Berman
Michael & Shaynee Lichtenstein
Joel & Dori Marks
Daryl & Anita Mittelman
Henry & Debbie Novoselsky
Have a Simcha? Call the office if you would like to sponsor a Kiddush luncheon in honor of a birthday or
anniversary or to make a donation to the
Gerald Melton Simcha Fund. This fund provides support of our Onegs and receptions. Donations
can commemorate a special event or simcha.
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Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
BIMA FUND IN MEMORY OF Judy & Ken Arkin Dane Smith The Gerber Family Sidney Feiger
Rosalie & Norm Persky Simmie Hara
Dane Smith
BIMA FUND IN HONOR OF
Judy & Ken Arkin Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
the marriage of Jack Lauwasser and Jackie Billings
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Jackie and Jack Lauwasser our wedding
Patricia and Joel Stone Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF
Dr. Barbara & Brent Brotine Charles Brotine
Sally & Cy Jablo Howard Graff
Serene Nathan
Evie & Ralph Ruebner dear grandfather,
Dr. Arthur Cohn Salisch
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF
Sally & Cy Jablo a speedy recovery to Judith-Rae Ross
Evie & Ralph Ruebner a speedy recovery to Sheldon Post
a speedy recovery to Judith-Rae Ross
the marriage of Jack Lauwasser and Jackie Billings
a speedy recovery to Leah Lazere
Ede & Aaron Snyder Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
V. CHANNON SOCIAL ACTION/TZEDAKAH FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Rhoda Frankel Stanley Schwartz
CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF
Helen & Michael Abrams Simmie Hara
Steven Andes Stanley Schwartz
Shirley & Victor Becker Harold Becker
Elaine Blaustein Irvin Blaustein
Bette Blumenthal Thomas Blumenthal
Ilse Bliss
Gail Helfer
Goldie Brandhandler Michele Brandhandler
Marsha Brody Phil Gordon
Merton Brody
Howard Graff
Lillian & Ed Cohen Phil Gordon
Dane Smith
Howard Graff
Sigrid Rita Cohen Gerda Neumann
Vivian Coretz Goldie Appel
Sandi Cowen Dennis Cowen
Mary Schraeger
Rochel & Errol Cutler Phil Gordon
Irving Davis Esther Davis
Jack Davis
Susan Beth Davis
Donna Davis
Lucille Davis
Max Dolins beloved Roslyn Dolins
Harry Dolins
Jean Dolins
Shoshana Dorman & Bruce Braverman Phil Gordon
Dane Smith
Arlene & Herbert Erlbach Simmie Hara
Joel and Beth Farber Harry N. Farber
Bonnie & Dennis Feinberg Cecelia Serota
Rose Ferger Dora Beckerman
Judy Frank Esther Rubin
CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF cont’d.
Barbara & Fred Frankston Arthur Frankston
Irene Katz
Isabel Miller
Barbara & Fred Frankston and Family Phil Gordon
Howard Graff
Adrienne & Irwin Friedman Harry Jack Stern
Henely Friedman Mel Kramer
Esther Rubin
Adie Fuchs Anna Glass
Bill Gerber Phil Gordon
Dorette Klein’s parents
Gail Helfer
Bill Gerber and Family Dane Smith
Bill and Frank Gerber Howard Graff
Bert Goldberg Phillip Gordon
Harline Goldberg Ken Goldberg
Dave Gordon and Phyllis Burman Sylvia Hara
Marilyn Gross Frances Dresden
Ronia & Jerry Gross beloved brother, Amnon Dallal
Sol Gross
Judy & Alan Harris Ralph Harris
Bernice Harris
Joyce L. Harris
Ronald Heftman Harry N. Heftman
Ricki Herling Bernice and Jerry Fischbein
Sandra & Charles Horberg Phil Gordon
Deborah & Irwin Kahn Leon Kahn
Judy & Arthur Klowden Phil Gordon
Dr. Gerald Lasin Phil Gordon
Leah Lazere Nathan Auerbach
Esther Auerbach
Meyer Auerbach
Dr. Roberto & Beatriz Levi and Family Sarita Sterin Chichelnitzky
Bobbie & Stuart Levin Dane Smith
Irving Levin
Shirley & Marty Lubowich Dane Smith
Arnold and Elayne Jacobs’ sister-in-law
Suzanne Lutkoff Phillip Gordon
Gail & James Malkus Phil Gordon
Esther & Bob Manewith Barney Lieberman
Tobey Manewith
Lena Bankendorf
Syd Bankendorf Mandel
Karen Sue Mandel Isonhart
Freida Bankendorf Coble
Herman D. Manewith
Dane Smith
Dori & Joel Marks Shirley Gross
Robert Marks
Sheila Meyer Libby Liss Dolgin
Ken Meyers Bertelle K. Meyers
Bertram D. Meyers
Gary Minkus Sandra Minkus
Milton Minkus
Anita & Daryl Mittelman Jacob Baum
Wolf Sitzman
Miffie & Sy Nagorsky Phil Gordon
Marsha & Richard Newman Blossom Newman
Sylvia Hara
Phillip Gordon
Dane Smith
Debbie & Henry Novoselsky Mitchell Pearlman
Eileen & Richard Orringer Phil Gordon
Idelle Peaceman Dane Smith
Rosalie & Norm Persky Phil Gordon
Leo Berman
Iris Feldman
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CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF cont’d.
Steven Pollack Phillip Gordon
Bonnie Powell Henry Powell
Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz Phil Gordon
Simmie Hara
Dane Smith
Howard Graff
Dorette Klein’s parents
Gail Helfer
Cathleen Ready Stanley Schwartz
Debbie & Stewart Reich Ruth Lesh
Hilda Reich
Dane Smith
Simon Servos
Gail Helfer
The Stewart Reich Family Inez Oehrlein
David Rosenfeld Bernard Rosenfeld
Diane Rosenfeld Phil Gordon
Evie & Ralph Ruebner dear uncle, Ernest David
dear mother, Charlotte Prauer
Galya Ben-Arieh and Jim Ruffer Phil Gordon
Barbara Schwartz Simmie Hara
Eva & Roy Shellow Phillip Gordon
Dr. Stan & Claire Shulman Stanley Schwartz
beloved uncle, Sam Levitt
beloved father, Edward I. Shulman
beloved aunt, Rose Beckenstein
beloved stepfather, Lewis Marenberg
beloved stepfather, Frank Tarschis
Marlene Singer Merv Singer
Howard Graff
Dr. Martin & Flora Steigman Howard Graff
Dr. Martin & Flora Steigman and Family Phillip Gordon
Daniel Stein Philip Stein
Elaine Stein
Penny & Jerry Sugarman Phil Gordon
Adrienne Tanner Phil Gordon
Andrea Toback Anita Toback
Anne Toback
Morris Rosen
Betty Rosen
Cynthia & Neal Toback Betty Rosen
Anita Toback
Anne Toback
Harold Becker
Ellen & Alan Toban Sylvia Hara
Jill Todres Harry Kaplan
Frances Toll George Toll
David Toll
Kate Millman
Veronika & George Urban Alfred Glück
Gabriela Glück
Gabriela Urban
Rabbi Jeffrey & Julie Weill Donald M. Weill
Lita & Marshall Weinstein Phil Gordon
Pat & Mel Weinswig Phil Gordon
Dolly & Bob Zavell Phil Gordon
Dane Smith
CONGREGATION FUND IN HONOR OF
Stanley Bakshy my aliyah
Carol & Howard Bartman Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Esther Bensinger and Fred Diamond Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
Leonie Bergman Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
Anita & Art Block Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
CONGREGATION FUND IN HONOR OF cont’d.
Jeanette Block Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Eunice & Michael Chernoff Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
Lillian & Ed Cohen a speedy recovery to Marsha Newman
the marriage of Jack Lauwasser and Jackie Billings
the 60th anniversary of Judy Frank’s Bat Mitzvah
the 60th anniversary of Diane Rosenfeld’s Bat Mitzvah
Sandi Cowen a speedy recovery to Marsha Newman
a speedy recovery to Julian Levy
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Shoshana Dorman & Bruce Braverman Shirley Lubowich’s
birthday
Judi & Bernie Eggener Ralph Ruebner’s special birthday
Bonnie & Dennis Feinberg Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Kuperman’s
50th wedding anniversary
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Bill Gerber a speedy recovery to Sharon Stein
a speedy recovery to Judith-Rae Ross
a speedy recovery to Sheldon Post
The Gerber Family a speedy recovery to Marsha Newman
Roz & Jack Goldberg general donation
Ronia & Jerry Gross Jerry being cancer-free for 8 years
Burton Hochberg general donation
Judy & Arthur Klowden a speedy recovery to Cy Jablo
Elaine & Bennett Koffman general donation
Lillian & Herbert Lang general donation
Leah Lazere Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
Jerry Gross being cancer-free for 8 years
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Bobbie & Stuart Levin Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Rabbi Victor and Tamar Weissberg’s 67th wedding anniversary
Dorothy Lipstadt Barbara and Brent Brotine’s
new granddaughter, Maya Lillian Brotine
Shirley & Marty Lubowich a speedy recovery to Elayne Jacobs
Shelly Manchester general donation
Sheila Meyer Shoshana Dorman and Bruce Braverman being
such great neighbors
Marsha & Richard Newman Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
a speedy recovery to Shel Post
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz a speedy recovery to Marsha Newman
a speedy recovery to Cy Jablo
the marriage of Jack Lauwasser and Jackie Billings
Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
a speedy recovery to Judith-Rae Ross
a speedy recovery to Sheldon Post
a speedy recovery to Sharon Stein
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Rabbi Victor and Tamar Weissberg’s 67th wedding anniversary
Debbie & Stewart Reich a speedy recovery to Marsha Newman a speedy recovery to Cy Jablo
Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
Judy and Jerry Shapiro’s new grandson, Henry Isaac Shapiro
the marriage of Jack Lauwasser and Jackie Billings
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Dr. Stan & Claire Shulman Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Dr. Martin & Flora Steigman a speedy recovery to Sheldon Post
a speedy recovery to Judith-Rae Ross
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Joanne Stein Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Adrienne Tanner Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Veronika & George Urban Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
the marriage of Jack Lauwasser and Jackie Billings
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
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CONGREGATION FUND IN HONOR OF cont’d.
Dolly & Bob Zavell a speedy recovery to Marsha Newman
a speedy recovery to Judith-Rae Ross
GEMILUTH CHESED—LOTTE GRUEN FUND IN HONOR OF
Shaynee & Michael Lichtenstein Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary Debbie & Stewart Reich Gary and Carol Gruen’s new grandson,
Bennett Foley Modes
GERALD MELTON SIMCHA FUND IN HONOR OF
Marilyn & John Chiappe Rabbi Victor and Tamar Weissberg’s
67th wedding anniversary
Shoshana Dorman & Bruce Braverman Ralph Ruebner’s
75th birthday
the marriage of Jack Lauwasser and Jackie Billings
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Bill Gerber Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
the marriage of Jack Lauwasser and Jackie Billings
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Rabbi Victor and Tamar Weissberg’s 67th wedding anniversary
Shirley & Marty Lubowich Rabbi Weill’s Koleinu services
Rabbi Weill’s “Land Beyond Torah” Class
Jeff Winter & Sally Brown-Winter general donation
Dolly & Bob Zavell general donation
PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF
Mickey Gordon Michael ‘Mickey’ Shaffer
Shirley & Marty Lubowich Phil Gordon
Howard Graff
Marsha & Richard Newman Howard Graff
PRAYER BOOK FUND IN HONOR OF
Fern & Michael Ellison Ralph Ruebner’s 75th birthday
Inez & Stuart Garber Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Mickey Gordon Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Tita & Harvey Mantel and Family Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Myrna & Elliott Merker Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
RABBI EMERITUS FUND IN HONOR OF
Elaine & Bennett Koffman Susan Boldrey’s birthday
Tita & Harvey Mantel, Michelle and Family Shirley and Marty
Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF
Harvey Helfer Gail Helfer
Elaine & Bennett Koffman Dane Smith
Kerry Levin, Jason Levin, Saralee Levin
and Rhonda Kurtis Stanley Schwartz
Sharon & Jay Zite Phil Gordon
RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN HONOR OF
Shoshana Dorman & Bruce Braverman Jerry Gross being
cancer-free for 8 years
Elaine & Bennett Koffman a speedy recovery to Hosna Gelfand
Marcy and Michael Feinberg’s 28th wedding anniversary
Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s 72nd wedding anniversary
Rabbi Victor and Tamar Weissberg’s 67th wedding anniversary
Rabbi Victor and Tamar Weissberg’s new great-granddaughter
Carla & Allan Price Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Arnold Pritsker Shoshana Dorman and Bruce Braverman’s
generosity of spirit and action on behalf of Jewish values
Sharon & Jay Zite Shirley and Marty Lubowich’s
72nd wedding anniversary
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
Our great funds to donate to:
BELLA BRIEF FUND – This fund is used by our Rabbi to schedule
programs and guest speakers for the congregation.
BIMA FUND – This fund provides financial support for our clergy,
daveners, layning and accompanists.
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND – This fund is designated for the
Cantor’s use to benefit the congregation’s musical programs.
VIVIAN CHANNON SOCIAL ACTION/TZEDAKAH FUND –
This fund is used for social action and/or tzedakah projects for people
in need and disasters in the world.
CONGREGATION FUND – This fund is used by the congregation
for general operating expenses.
GEMILITH CHESED – LOTTE GRUEN FUND – This fund
confidentially assists needy members of the congregation. Funds are
awarded by a committee.
HERMAN GREENBAUM CAMP RAMAH FUND – This fund
assists needy members of the congregation to attend Camp Ramah.
The scholarships are awarded by a committee.
HILLMAN LIBRARY FUND – This fund is used to purchase books
and materials for the congregation’s library.
GERALD MELTON SIMCHA FUND – This fund provides support
of our Onegs and receptions – donations can commemorate a special
event or simcha.
PRAYER BOOK FUND – This fund is used to purchased prayer
books and Chumashim. Bookplates are inscribed and placed in the
front of purchased books. ($25 minimum donation)
RABBI EMERITUS FUND – This fund is designated for the Rabbi
Emeritus’ use at his discretion to promote the synagogue, for
education or charitable organizations.
RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND – This fund is designated for the Rabbi’s
use at his discretion to promote the synagogue, for education or
charitable organizations.
STEVE & MARGRIT REICH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND -
This fund provides confidential support to families who need
scholarships for their children to attend our Religious School. It also
helps the school to underwrite needed projects.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND – This fund is used for
the Religious School as needed with the approval of the Religious
Education Committee.
RUBIN/LEVETON CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND – This fund
assists children of the congregation to attend Jewish-oriented summer
camps (other than Camp Ramah). The scholarships are awarded by a
committee.
AVRAHM STAMPFER FUND – This fund assists member children
who will be going on sponsored trips to Israel. Scholarships are
awarded by a committee.
TALCOTT/LEVIN YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND – This fund is
used for youth activities and programs with the approval of the Youth
Activities Committee.
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HERE’S A GREAT WAY TO HELP THE SYNAGOGUE AND IT’S SO EASY!!
If you shop at Jewel, purchase our $100 Jewel gift cards. You get full value and the synagogue gets money back for each card sold. Jewel gift cards can be acquired from Jeanette Sigler in the synagogue office.
Affiliated with: The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
4500 DEMPSTER STREET SKOKIE IL 60076 Phone: (847)675-4141, Fax: (847)675-0327
Website: www.ehnt.org Jeffrey Weill Rabbi Neil Brief Rabbi Emeritus Benjamin Warschawski Cantor Ed Cohen President Jeanette Sigler Executive Director
Join us for Rabbi Weill’s Bible Class
“The Land Beyond Torah”
Thursdays - 11:00 a.m.
Explore with Rabbi Jeffrey Weill the early prophetic books: Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings.
All are welcome!
A Minyan Reminder… Those who attend our minyan enjoy double satisfaction: they are personally enriched and they help others by allowing them to recite mourners kaddish with a full minyan (ten adults). Attending minyan is a mitzvah! Thank you for supporting our fellow congregants and for helping to build our community.
Daily Minyan – Monday-Thursday 7:00 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM Holidays 6:00 PM
No Saturday Minyan
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