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Dear Friends: I don't know when, but at a certain point in my life the Jewish new year eclipsed the secular new year in importance. This was not the case during my younger years. Growing up, my family and my community moved to the rhythm of the Gregorian calendar. The anticipation of a new year, as December gave way to January, brought some small measure of personal reflection. But not much. The Jewish new year offers us all a much more significant opportunity for reflection. We don't merely make a vain resolution or two. Rather, we consider the state of our souls. We think about the state of the Jewish people. We ponder our moral behavior and recommit ourselves to our most important relationships, including our relationship with G-d. I am not trying to detract from the excitement of this new year, 2017. But I do encourage all of us to view our lives in a religious -- not merely secular -- context. We move to a Jewish rhythm. May we not be seduced and distracted by society's prevailing secularism. And may we all reap the manifold rewards of the religious heritage we have been blessed to inherit. 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

Pictures from the See, Learn, Experience Israel with Rabbi Jeffrey Weill

Who Runs Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation?

Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation is a self-governing organization. Our Executive Committee and Board of Trustees provide oversight and strategic direction for each area and the congregation as a whole and are governed by our bylaws. Rabbi Jeffrey Weill has “power of the pulpit” authority. He oversees educational and social action programs of the congregation and is final decision-maker on halakhic practices of our congregation. Jeanette Sigler, as Executive Director, is responsible for the administration of the congregation as well as the building, personnel, security and budget-keeper.

Our synagogue thrives because of the involvement of its members. One way to be involved is to serve on a committee. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact Jeanette Sigler in the office at 847-675-4141.

Here is a summary of the committees and functions as excerpted from the bylaws:

Adult Education Committee: Work in conjunction with the clergy and staff to administer and promote classes and programs of Jewish education and interest for our adult congregation members and greater community.

Membership/Retention Committee: Work in conjunction with the clergy and staff to plan and supervise the enrollment of new members in the congregation and establish a program to encourage the retention of existing members.

Religious Services Committee: Cooperate with the Rabbi, Hazzan and Educational Director in planning the ritual and worship of the congregation.

Ways and Means Committee: Work in conjunction with the Executive Director and staff to plan and promote fundraising projects.

Capital Funds Committee: Be responsible for the continuing and long-term fundraising projects of the congregation—such as the endowment program, memorial plaques, the Tree of Life and the annual High Holiday Appeal.

Religious Education Committee: Work in conjunction with the clergy to establish the goals and educational objectives and standards of the Religious School, including preparation for b’nai mitzvah.

Family Programming Committee: Work in conjunction with the clergy and staff to arrange and promote a program of activities suitable and appropriate for the synagogue families.

Housing and Beautification Committee: Work in conjunction with the Executive Director to maintain all of the real and personal properties of the congregation.

Social Action Committee: Work in conjunction with the clergy and staff to bring to the attention of the congregation issues concerning the social, political, environmental and economic welfare of our community, our nation, Israel and the world.

Strategic Planning Committee: Have the responsibility for developing long-term strategic plans which are consistent with the goals of the congregation and designed to meet the needs and wants of the community.

Communications/Marketing Committee: Work in conjunction with the Executive Director and staff to manage communications to the congregation and community through bulletins, electronic newsletters, publications, our website and social media.

The leaders of our congregation follow the organizational structure prescribed and want you to know where you can help.

B’shalom, Ed

MAZEL TOV Mazel Tov to Daniel Jablo on his Bar Mitzvah. On December 3rd, we were happy to celebrate this special simcha with the Jablo Family.

CHANUKAH PARTY Our Religious School students participated in the Chanukah Party sponsored by the EHNTJC Men’s Club on December 18th. A fun time was had by all.

LET THERE BE LIGHT: A CHANUKAH MITZVAH PARTY On Sunday December 25th, children and families are invited to attend “A Chanukah Mitzvah Party” at The ARK Chicago, (6450 No. California Ave., Chicago, IL). Children will participate in stocking shelves, making dreidels, and refreshments will be provided. Those wishing to make donations may bring toiletries, new toys, and non-perishable kosher food. This effort is part of the Early Tikkun Olam Adventures Project coordinated by Ms. Michelle Mantel (EHNTJC K-2 Teacher).

NOTE OF APPRECIATION The Religious Education Committee extends our sincere thanks to a local family foundation who made a generous donation to our Religious School. We truly appreciate their kindness.

WINTER BREAK Winter break begins on December 24, 2016. Religious School classes will resume on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

…to Marcy & Michael Feinberg for sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat on December 2nd in honor of their 26th wedding anniversary. …to Brian & Anelyn Jablo for sponsoring the kiddush luncheon on December 3rd in honor of Daniel’s bar mitzvah. …to the Men’s Club for sponsoring the Children’s Chanukah party on December 18, 2016.

Mazel Tov to… …Shelley Sutker-Dermer and Ken Dermer on the marriages of their niece Amanda Dermer to Zak Zeman on October 8th and nephew Blake Dermer to Jorie on November 12th. …Caryn Bark & Fred Huss on the marriage of their daughter Dashiell Bark-Huss to Shlomo Karbel on November 10th at a surprise pop-up wedding on Aisle Chai at the Kosher Jewel. It was written up in YNET online magazine

and was live-streamed. Go to https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ORPcUT0iU ...Stanley Schwartz and Rhoda Pomerantz on their wedding December 4th.

Koleinu – “Our Voice” Join us for a lively and spirited musical Shabbat led by Rabbi Jeffrey Weill and the Koleinu Band.

Friday, January 6th Friday, February 10th 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome!

Havdalah, Dinner & a Movie Come for Havdalah service with Rabbi Jeffrey Weill and enjoy dinner and a movie (TBD).

$5/person- RSVP by January 26th

Saturday, January 28th 5:30 p.m.

All are welcome!

The series begins with “Cast a Giant Shadow”, the story of Jewish American army colonel Mickey Marcus who was recruited by Jews in Palestine to help them form an army.

Men’s Club

Chanukah

Party

5777 - 2016

Photos courtesy of

Ken Kaiz.

As the new President of our Men’s Club, I want to thank Cy Jablo and our entire board for the hard work that they did over the years to make our Men’s Club a strong and viable auxiliary of our congregation. Our Men’s Club is now a member of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. Through our affiliation, we plan to obtain new ideas for programs and speakers that appeal to all ages I would like to welcome and encourage all current members to renew your Men’s Club membership and all other men to join our Men’s Club. In addition, if you have any friends or family who would be interested in joining our Men’s Club, it would be greatly appreciated. Our Men’s Club is open to all Jewish men. As we make the transition for our new officers and board, I am reaching out to all men to suggest and help us plan current and new programs and events of interest to you and your families. Our goal is to provide meaningful programs that appeal to all ages. Your ideas are most appreciated. Together, we can make a difference and make our Men’s Club even stronger and better. Feel free to contact me by phone (847) 910-2397 or email me at stevehara13@gmail.com. I am looking forward to working with everyone. Sincerely, Steve Hara, President EHNTJC Men’s Club

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 plaques have recently been dedicated in the chapel:

Linda Rochelle Ratsky by Cy and Sally Jablo

Herbert Marshall Wasserman by Carolyn Cooper

Welcome to our new Members!

EHNTJC Members: Judy Chester & Eli Libenson

Bernard Weisberger

EHNTJC offers heartfelt condolences to…

Shelle Malina and David (Edie Sue Sutker) Richmond on the loss of her husband and

his stepfather, Bernie.

Lynn Segal on the loss of her husband, Irwin.

The family of Anita Blum.

Phillip Stein on the loss of his wife, Elaine.

Howard Gilbert on the loss of his wife,

Barbara.

Charlotte “Lotte” Nemtzow on the loss of her husband, Samuel.

The family of Molly Sweet.

The family of Charlene Rubin

May G-d comfort them among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

HERE’S A GREAT WAY TO HELP THE SYNAGOGUE AND IT’S SO EASY!!

If you shop at Jewel, purchase our $100 Jewel cards. You get full value and the synagogue gets money back for each card sold. Jewel cards can be acquired from Jeanette Sigler in the synagogue office.

SOCIAL ACTION CORNER January/February 2017 –

Evelyn Lowenthal – Chair

During 2016 the Social Action Committee activities included continuation of the following:

Participation in both the Pesach and Rosh Hashanah Maot Chitim food box packing events.

Reinforcement of the EHNTJC relationship with SHALVA by maintaining their informational posters and the cell phone collection program.

Presentation of three programs: First was "Fighting Sex Trafficking: The Jewish Community Takes a Stand" presented by the Jewish Coalition Against Sex Trafficking (JCAST) Chicago, an initiative of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Chicago North Shore section. Our second program was “A Chance to Choose: Carrying Your Medical Agenda into the End of Life” by CJE Senior Life’s Joan Richman Ente. The final program was brought to us by The Decalogue Society of Lawyers, “Illinois Marijuana Laws” presented by State Representative Lou Lang.

Two service dates for EHNTJC members who volunteered at the Uptown Café.

For 2017 we plan to continue our ongoing activities and have scheduled two service dates at the Uptown Café. Watch for upcoming programs.

EHNTJC ADULT EDUCATION Diane Rosenfeld, Outgoing-Chair

Ongoing Classes: Explore “The Land Beyond Torah” with Rabbi Weill by studying the early prophetic books: Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. You are welcome to come whenever you can. “Wisdom of Our Sages” meets on most Shabbat afternoons after Kiddush with Rabbi Victor Weissberg. Intermediate Hebrew with Charles Kriesberg is an ongoing class held on Wednesday afternoons. Whither Series The four major Jewish denominations have undergone significant changes in recent years and decades. Some longtime adherents of the movements are wondering, “What has happened to the Judaism of my youth? Whither my movement?” The EHNTJC Adult Education Committee is pleased to host a series of programs, featuring knowledgeable insiders, exploring the trends and changes afoot within Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist, and Reform Judaism. Please join us! Morning minyan and breakfast will precede the presentations. Save the Dates: April 2, April 23, May 7 and June 11

I would like to welcome Esther Javetz, our new Adult Education Chair. I look forward to an amazing year ahead.

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.

Do you have a business you would like to advertise in our Bulletin?

Contact Jeanette Sigler for more information at 847-675-4141.

Julia Aptekar Anelyn Jablo Steven Parker

Kenneth Arkin Joshua Jensen Norman Persky

Faye Bearman Alvin Kaplan James Rabinowitz

Elaine Bogetz Molly Kaplan Jeffrey Reich

Susan Boldrey Dorette Klein Jessica Reich

Cynthia Brown Elaine Koffman Sherry Rontal

Dan Cedarbaum Shelley Korey Henry Rosenbaum

Bruce Claver Bobbie Levin Ralph Ruebner

Miriam Davidson Ellen Levine Mary Schenk

Max Dolins Annabel Levine Randi Starkston

Victor Drower Jack Litz Bonnie Stesin

Daniel Eisenberg Henry Novoselsky Richard Templer

William Gerber Judy Orbach Richard Triffler

Phillip Gordon Kathleen Parker Laurie Wasserman

Norman Grossman Ida Zeman

Ethel Herman

Hershel Abraham Madeline Goldman Robert Sanders

David Allen David Gordon Lois Schaffner

Susan Corzine Debra Honig Jeanette Sigler

Jeffrey Cunix Elena Batman Levin Pye Squire

Grace Dickler Alan Levy Sharon Stein

Ian Erdos Shirley Lubowich Betsy Weill

Ray Fleischer Bob Manewith Steven Wiseman

Judy Frank Michael Reich Sharon Wiseman

Zora Gilman Malcolm Rich Dolly Zavell

Abraham Golden Pauline Roth

Barry & Bobbie Berkowitz

Abraham & Lee Golden

Randy & Rose-Lynn Jaffe

Marvin & Ellen Bero

Alan & Tamar Farkas

Martin & Shirley Lubowich

David & Andy Reich

Jeffrey & Valerie Reich

Walter & Carol Straus

Rabbi Victor & Tamar Weissberg

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.

February Birthdays January Birthdays

Let’s Celebrate!!

January Anniversaries February Anniversaries

Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation

B. BRIEF LECTURESHIP FUND IN HONOR OF

Fern & Michael Ellison Rabbi Ralph Ruebner’s ordination

Kathy & Michael Harris Marilyn and Irv Domsky’s

granddaughter’s wedding in Israel

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF

Debbie & Stewart Reich Greta Schlossberg

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF

Shirley & Marty Lubowich with thanks to Cantor Warschawski

for our wonderful High Holiday services

Zipporah Perlmutter general donation

CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF

Diane Aidem Molly Sweet

Mary Arman Raisa Arberman

Zenek Arberman

Sonya Leybman

Mendel Goodstein

Penny Leshin Arnold Harry Witt

Rose Merry Berg Albert Berg

Sadie Berg

Paula Berger Udel and Vladimir Berger

Sofia and Boris Nayvelt

Harriet Berland Bertha Baum

Alice Biner Nathan Wexler

Molly Wexler

Evelyn Jacobson

Rose Fishman

Bette Blumenthal Thomas M. Blumenthal

Goldie Brandhandler beloved father, Daniel Dolnick

Marsha Brody Duane Rubens

Sherry Chedeck Beverly Wolin

Jamie Clar Herb Clar

Judy Clar beloved husband, Herb Clar

beloved mother, Sara Scheyer

Ed Cohen Samuel Nemtzow

Phyllis Hoosin

Gail & Zev Cohen Molly Sweet

Morris Cook Aaron Cook

Aileen Cornbleet Molly Sweet

Sandi Cowen Cynthia Sax

Nina Cunningham beloved father, Sidney Strickler

beloved grandmother, Betty Strickler

Irving Davis Lucille Davis

Susan Beth Davis

Jack Davis

Esther Davis

Donna Ross Davis

Sandy Davis Sylvia Lipkin

Phyllis Dickstein Joseph Dickstein

Beverly Didech Goldie and Albert Stone

Rae and Harry Didech

Max Dolins beloved brother, Louis Dolins

Dora Bramson

Ben Ginsburg

Victor Drower Frieda Levine

EHNTJC Men’s Club Frieda Levine

Barbara & Fred Frankston Judy Friedman’s brother, Paul

Adrienne & Irwin Friedman Sonia Stern Rosenthal

Bill Gerber Samuel Nemtzow

Bill and Frank Gerber Frieda Levine

Franklin Gerber and Family Ruth Gerber

Howard Gilbert Paul Ginsburg

Barbara Goodfriend David Goodfriend

Mickey & Phil Gordon Molly Sweet

Irene Goren Molly Sweet

Fran Minow Green Sheldon Minow

CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF cont’d.

Ronia & Jerry Gross beloved mother, Evelyn Gross

beloved father, Ephraim Dallal

Reading Dallal

Davida Grossman Gerry Neer

Morry and Millie Beckerman

Brian Hamer and Shelley Wax Martin Hamer

Judy & Alan Harris Miriam Kroichick

Marlene & Jordan Hecktman Alice Hecktman

Paula & Marty Heller Aaron and Gladys Heller

Barry Ablin

Ricki Herling Bernice Fischbein

Evelyn Hirshman Jennie Rifkind

Sally & Cy Jablo Linda Ratsky

Sidney Jablo

Elena Kalmykova Sofiya Kalmykova

Bobbie & Stuart Levin Clara Levin

Alex Meisinger

Alan Levy Bernard and Ruby Levy

Shirley & Marty Lubowich Charlene Rubin

Molly Sweet

Samuel Nemtzow

Barbara Gilbert

Shelle’ Malina Marshall Rubin

Ruth Bresler

Bernice Maltz Sidney Maltz

Rose Andes

Elaine Zelickman

Ken Meyers Sarah Levitan

Alma Kaufman

Gary Minkus Elsie Minkus

Anita & Daryl Mittelman Berenice Mittelman

Helen Mittelman

Sarah Ratnofsky

Marsha & Richard Newman Frieda Levine

Jack Probisky

Esther Probisky

Dr. Edward M. Wilinkin

Debbie & Henry Novoselsky Geraldine Herman

Benjamin Novoselsky

Joan Olson Jerold Fogel

Herbert Oster Erna Oster

Idelle Peaceman Rina Friedman’s brother

Ed Prizant Roman Prizant

Yakov Prizant

Gregory Prutnikov Fenya Dershteller

Sonya Leibman

Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz Charlene Rubin

Molly Sweet

Barbara Gilbert

Debbie & Stewart Reich Frieda Levine

Else Servos

Max Ries

Estelle Coffey

Renee Repkin beloved father, Harold Pozner

Dr. Allan H. Repkin

Deborah Rheinstrom Richard Rheinstrom

beloved father, Sampson L. Myers

beloved father-in-law, Meyer Rheinstrom

Elaine and Michael Ries Ilse Ries

Dina Ries

Max H. Ries

Howard Romanek Louis Romanek

Rabbi Ralph & Evie Ruebne beloved father, Maurice Ruebner

beloved father, Herbert Prauer

dear uncle, Eugene Katz

dear friend, Martin Revesz

Ruth Ruffer Julius Helfenbein

CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF cont’d.

Nora Saposnik beloved father, Bernard Resnick

Arona & George Sarfatty Esther Hankin

Barbara & Charles Schwartz Irving Schwartz

Madeline Shiffman Molly Sweet

Dr. & Mrs. Stanford Shulman beloved brother, Alan Zaner

beloved mother, Beatrice Marenberg

beloved mother, Clara Tarschis

beloved mother, Clara Zaner

Marlene Singer and Family Rosella Singer

Esther Siver & Janet Terry Keith Kreinik

Dr. Martin & Flora Steigman Fred Ring

Joanne Stein Molly Sweet

Andrea Toback Perry Toback

Cynthia & Neal Toback Perry Toback

Frances Toll Louis Toll

David Millman

George Toll

Ben Millman

Belle Lukinsky

Veronika & George Urban Fred Ring

Laurie & Larry Wasserman Ruth Wasserman

Isaac Joseph

Joel Wax Philip Wax

Esona Wernick Cora and Max Goldberg

Linda & Mitchell Wexler Molly Sweet

Marsha Yelen Molly Sweet

Diane & Mayer Zimmerman Molly Sweet

CONGREGATION FUND IN HONOR OF

Carole Bellows the marriage of Stanley Schwartz and

Dr. Rhoda Pomerantz

Linda & Harold Chizewer Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Ed Cohen Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Roz & Oren Conway Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Jack Hoyt my aliyah

Joyce & Jack Hoyt Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Daniel Jablo’s Bar Mitzvah

Arleen & Mark Klaber Marcia Klaber

Frieda & Harris Kohn Mel Kramer’s 90th birthday

Lillian & Herbert Lang general donation

Bobbie & Stuart Levin Daniel Jablo’s Bar Mitzvah

Paulette & Julian Levy Sally and Cy Jablo for greeting at

Spencer’s Bar Mitzvah

Shirley & Marty Lubowich a speedy recovery for Lorraine and

Norman Edelstein

Shelle’ Malina Darcee Rabinowitz’s birthday

Rich Newman’s birthday

Norman and Davida Grossman’s wedding anniversary

Norman and Davida Grossman—our Katan and Kallat B’reisheet

Sylvia & Lawrence Margolies Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz Dashiell Bark-Huss’ recent marriage

Daniel Jablo’s Bar Mitzvah

Debbie & Stewart Reich Daniel Jablo’s Bar Mitzvah

Dr. Stanford & Claire Shulman Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Marcia & Richard Templer Richard’s 75th birthday

Elaine & Harry Wayne Daniel Jablo’s Bar Mitzvah

H. GREENBAUM CAMP RAMAH FUND IN HONOR OF

Evelyn & Neil Aronson the marriage of Stanley Schwartz

and Dr. Rhoda Pomerantz

Shirley & Marty Lubowich the marriage of Stanley Schwartz

and Dr. Rhoda Pomerantz

Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz the marriage of Stanley Schwartz

and Dr. Rhoda Pomerantz

Debbie & Stewart Reich the marriage of Stanley Schwartz

and Dr. Rhoda Pomerantz

GERALD MELTON SIMCHA FUND IN MEMORY OF

Sally & Cy Jablo Frieda Levine

Rabbi Ralph & Evie Ruebner Frieda Levine

GERALD MELTON SIMCHA FUND IN HONOR OF

Carol & Howard Bartman Ken and Sandy Kaiz—

our Katan and Kallat Torah

Norman and Davida Grossman--our Katan and Kallat B’reisheet

Bobbie & Barry Berkowitz Ken and Sandy Kaiz—

our Katan and Kallat Torah

Norman and Davida Grossman--our Katan and Kallat B’reisheet

EHNTJC Men’s Club Ken and Sandy Kaiz—

our Katan and Kallat Torah

Norman and Davida Grossman--our Katan and Kallat B’reisheet

Bill Gerber Marcy and Michael Feinberg’s wedding anniversary

Bill and Frank Gerber Daniel Jablo’s Bar Mitzvah

Norman and Davida Grossman--our Katan and Kallat B’reisheet

Bill, Frank and Joel Gerber Ken and Sandy Kaiz—

our Katan and Kallat Torah

Marjorie Goldberg Mel Kramer’s 90th birthday

Luisita & Howard Graff with appreciation for Bill Gerber

taking such great care of his father

Abby & Neil Gurevitz the marriage of Stanley Schwartz and

Dr. Rhoda Pomerantz

Bobbie & Stuart Levin Bobbie’s 80th birthday

Shirley & Marty Lubowich a speedy recovery for Idelle Peaceman

a speedy recovery for Glenn Hartman

Jerry Gross’ great news—cancer free!

Marsha & Richard Newman Ken and Sandy Kaiz—

our Katan and Kallat Torah

Norman and Davida Grossman--our Katan and Kallat B’reisheet

Deborah Rheinstrom Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Rabbi Ralph Ruebner my Rosh Hashanah aliyah

Rabbi Ralph & Evie Ruebner Ken and Sandy Kaiz—

our Katan and Kallat Torah

Norman and Davida Grossman--our Katan and Kallat B’reisheet

Jeff Sacks & Pye Squire general donation

Barbara Schwartz Charles Schwartz’s 82nd birthday

Marcia & Richard Templer Richard’s 75th birthday

PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF

Kathy & Michael Harris Frieda Levine

Marsha & Richard Newman Charlene Rubin

Molly Sweet

Samuel Nemtzow

PRAYER BOOK FUND IN HONOR OF

Davida & Norman Grossman Rabbi Weill’s Torah Class

Shirley & Marty Lubowich Ken and Sandy Kaiz—

our Katan and Kallat Torah

Norman and Davida Grossman--our Katan and Kallat B’reisheet

RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF

Mickey & Phil Gordon Charlene Rubin

RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN HONOR OF

Judy & Ken Arkin Rabbi Ralph Ruebner’s ordination

Carol & Howard Bartman Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Ken Dermer & Shelley Sutker-Dermer Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Rabbi Weill for doing the invocation at the JJA Dinner

Kay & Gerry Dicker Kay’s 75th birthday

Gerry’s recovery from surgery

Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

EHNTJC Minyan Chavorah Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Fern & Michael Ellison a quick and complete recovery

for Evie Ruebner

Marcy & Michael Feinberg Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation

RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN HONOR OF cont’d.

The Gerber Family Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Lee & Abraham Golden Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Sally & Cy Jablo Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Barbara & Norton Josephson Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Shirley & Marty Lubowich with thanks to Rabbi Weill

for our wonderful High Holiday services

with best wishes to Rabbi Weill for a successful Israel trip

Jamie & Mitchell Pawlan Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Howard Romanek Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Dorothy Shaffer Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Randi & David Starkston Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Sherrine & Rudy Zaransky Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Sharon & Jay Zite Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF

Shirley & Marty Lubowich Verlin Erdos’ Bar Mitzvah

TALCOTT/LEVIN YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND IN HONOR OF

Helen Gordon Ruthie Weill’s Bat Mitzvah

Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation

Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation

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

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.

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.

Synagogue Wish List There are so many items the synagogue truly needs that

our congregants, if only they

knew, would be pleased to provide. Here are some of our

Wish List items with approximate costs:

Seating & Shelves for our new coat room

$1000

New Paint (Social Hall)

$10,000

New & Improved Website and Maintenance

$5000

Help with a Membership

$1274 Single

$2318 Family

Chairs on Bima Reupholstery (Named)

$1000 each

Carpet Cleaner/Shampooer

$600