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Dear Friends,

This season in America presents us Jews with a bit of discomfort. How do we fit in? How do we respond to “Merry Christmas”? How do we endure the relentless playlist of Christmas songs on the radio? As a minority religious group, we will always have to negotiate this tension, or just tolerate it.

On the other hand, we are truly privileged to live in a country that protects religious diversity. One great advantage of being Jewish in America is our access to many authentic and fulfilling forms of Judaism. Many, though, do not appreciate America’s Jewish diversity.

I read with chagrin that Israel’s Ashkenazic chief rabbi, David Lau, strongly criticized Israel’s education minister, Naftali Bennett, for his recent visit to a Solomon Schechter school in New York. Rabbi Lau’s condemnation of Bennett speaks for itself:

To speak deliberately with [Solomon Schechter] and to recognize it and its path, when this path distances Jews from the path of the Jewish people, this is forbidden. If Minister Bennett would have asked my opinion before the visit, I would have said to him explicitly, “You cannot go somewhere where the education distances Jews from tradition, from the past, and from the future of the Jewish people.”

What a damaging and hurtful statement, particularly coming from Rabbi Lau, a prominent leader of the Jewish people. His statement, delegitimizing publicly the Jewish authenticity of a Schechter school, speaks volumes about the status of non-Orthodox Judaism in Israel. It is also infuriating.

Rabbi Lau fails to “get it.” He does not understand that millions of Jews throughout the world show deep commitment to Judaism in many meaningful ways. Education Minister Bennett, on the other hand, does “get it.” After his visit to the Schechter school, he tweeted, “What a love of Israel, what a love of Judaism.” The fact that Bennett is Orthodox makes his observation of that Conservative Jewish school all the more important.

As we move past Chanukah to encounter the rest of the Jewish year – next stop: Tu b’Shevat! – may we observe our holidays with integrity, and may we celebrate them joyously and proudly.

Kol tuv – all good wishes, Rabbi Jeffrey Weill

4500 Dempster Street • Skokie IL 60076-2093 • P: (847)675-4141• FAX (847)675-0327 www.ehnt.org You

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Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township

Jewish Congregation

New Minyan Schedule

Sunday at 6 p.m. Monday thru Thursday at 7 p.m.

No minyan on Saturdays Yahrzeits that fall on Saturday night/Sunday will be read at Shabbat services and on Sunday evenings.

http://www.ehnt.org/

EHNTJC RELIGIOUS SCHOOL – Shimrah Bullock-Adkins, Religious Education Chair

MAZEL TOV Mazel Tov to Ariana Edwards on her recent Bat Mitzvah. She worked very hard, and made us very proud. CHANUKAH CELEBRATION Students in our Immersion – Hey classes celebrated the third night of Chanukah. Cantor Warschawski lit the menorah and students enjoyed playing dreidel, and eating latkes, applesauce, cookies and gelt. Our Lehrhaus students, along with their parents and guests also celebrated. PARENT-STUDENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Meetings have been scheduled, and conferences will conclude within the next week. WINTER BREAK Winter break begins on December 20, 2015. Religious School classes will resume on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

Mazel Tov to… …Idelle Peaceman on her granddaughter Andrea Wiese’s marriage to Tsuri Hason in Cesarea, Israel on October 6, 2015. …Jeffrey & Valerie Reich and Stewart & Debbie Reich on the birth of their son and grandson, Andrew Stefan Reich born on November 17, 2015. …Ralph & Evie Ruebner on the birth of their grandson, Rami Aidan Hamoui-Ruebner born on November 26, 2105. …Benji Treyger on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on November 26, 2015. …Naomi Spiro on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on December 12, 2015.

Mazel Tov to

Spencer R. Stone on becoming a Bar Mitzvah!

Spencer Stone, son of Heidi Levy Stone and grandson of Paulette & Julian Levy, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on February 13, 2016. Spencer is in the 7th grade at Bernard Zell. At school he participates in basketball and track. He also enjoys hockey and is captain of his ice hockey team.

Mazel Tov to Julia Aptekar

on becoming a Bat Mitzvah!

Julia Aptekar, daughter of Inna Shuster and Arthur Aptekar, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on February 27, 2016.

Julia is in the 7th grade at Fairview South School. At school she participates in publishing club, string orchestra, math and music competitions. She also enjoys reading books, playing piano tennis and martial arts. Julia has designated Magen David Adom for her tzedakah contribution. Kiddush luncheon will be sponsored by her parents, Inna Shuster and Arthur Aptekar.

…to Rose-Lynn and Randy Jaffe for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of their granddaughter Ariana Edwards’ Bat Mitzvah, Saturday, December 5, 2015. …Marcy & Michael Feinberg for sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat on Friday, December 11th in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary.

Thank you Lisa Kaplan for spearheading the JUF Chanukah Coat Club Drive with the EHNTJC families on November 8th.

“What a fun service project! We shopped for 50+ people (adults and kids) in

need!” Through generous funding provided by Jewish United Funds's (JUF) Chanukah Coat Club, Jewish Child & Family Services (JCFS) is proud to provide over 250 adults and 600 children with new hats,

gloves, coats and more this winter season.

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

Friday, January 15th Friday, February 5th 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!

Tefila Tots Shabbat Led by Laura Brody, Sarah Chupack and Julie Weill

Saturday, January 9th Saturday, February 13th

11:15 a.m. Geared toward 2-5 year olds.

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:

New Paint (Social Hall)

$10,000

New & Improved Website and Maintenance

$5000

Help with a Membership

$1218 Single

$2218 Family

Seating & Shelves for our new coat room

$1000

Chairs on Bima Reupholstery (Named)

$1000 each

Carpet Cleaner/Shampooer

$600

Gift cards from Sam’s Club or Office Max

Any denomination

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

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

Pictures courtesy of Michael Lichtenstein and Rena Rozen

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:

Jean Dolins by Max Dolins

EHNTJC offers heartfelt condolences to…

Pauline Roth on the loss of her brother,

Marvin Kuznitsky.

Paula & Allan Carroll on the loss of their in-law, David Blumenkrantz.

Ada (Beryl) Rabinowitz on the loss of her

brother, Irwin Sutker. Uncle of Shelley (Ken Dermer) Sutker-Dermer and Edie Sue (Dave

Richmond) Sutker.

Ron Nash on the loss of his father, Fred Ring.

Ruth Blonder on the loss of her mother,

Margot Herz. Grandmother of Steve (Zivit) Blonder.

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

SOCIAL ACTION CORNER January/February 2016 –

Ruth Siegel – Chair

During 2015 the Social Action Committee activities included continuation of the following:

Participation (with Men’s Club and Sisterhood) 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.

Hosting two Clothing/Textile Drives that provided the opportunity for people to get rid of unwanted items that were repurposed through donation to other organizations that give usable clothing to those in need and conversion of unusable textiles (soiled, excessively worn or torn) into either rags or filler.

Presentation of three programs: First was "The Rising Tide of Anti-Semitism" by Amy Stoken of AJC. Our second program was an environmental information and service program at the Talking Farm in Skokie. The final program was a presentation on "The Legal Rights of Older Persons" which was co-sponsored by The Decalogue Society, The Human Rights Clinic of The John Marshall Law School and The Jewish Judges Association of Illinois. .

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

New in 2015 we have established a Caring Committee and are looking for volunteers from the congregation to provide various services to fellow congregants in need. For 2016 we plan to continue our ongoing activities and have scheduled three service dates at the Uptown Café. We are also planning some exciting new activities for improved cross-cultural awareness and appreciation.

WAYS & MEANS Judy Frank – Chair

CANTOR’S CONCERT A GREAT SUCCESS!!!

Cantor Benjamin Warschawski presented a beautiful concert on Saturday evening, November 7, 2015. We are grateful to him and his pianist, Yasuko Oura, for making the evening so special. The Silent Auction and Super Raffles added to the fun of the event. The Dessert Reception was a great ending to the evening. Thank you to Debbie Reich, Stewart Reich, Ada Rabinowitz, Jeanette Sigler and the Ways & Means Committee for their extraordinary help. We appreciate those people who came, donated items, bought Silent Auction items and Super Raffle tickets and helped in any way they could. Because of your support, this rescheduled concert was a financial success for our synagogue!

Caring Committee Request Form Can you spare a few hours to help others? If you might be able to help with any of the following, please let us know. You are not committed: if you are called you can say no. Can you....

- ___Drive a congregant to services on Fri _____ Sat _____ Holidays ______

- ___Drive a congregant to a doctor's appointment

- ___Visit a congregant in his/her home - ___Run a quick errand for a congregant - ___Visit a congregant in a nursing home - ___Provide a meal for someone who is

recuperating - ___Make a friendly phone call

- ___Help with set-up/support for those sitting shiva

My schedule is generally open _____

I am usually available on____________________________

Name ___________________________________________

Telephone _______________________________________

Email ___________________________________________

This form can be mailed or dropped off at the EHNTJC office.

DO YOU NEED A HAND? DO YOU KNOW AN EHNTJC MEMBER

WHO NEEDS TEMPORARY HELP? *meals *errands *visits *sunshine cards * telephone calls *

rides to appointments *rides to shul CALL THE EHNTJC CARING COMMITTEE!

Contact Bill at the EHNTJC office - 847-675-4141

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 Bill Gerber in the synagogue office.

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.

EHNTJC ADULT EDUCATION Diane Rosenfeld, Chair

Upcoming classes: - Gloriann Levy will teach Advanced Beginner’s Hebrew to begin in March. Day and time have not been determined yet. - Charles Kriesberg will continue to teach an Intermediate Hebrew Class. - Beginning in January, Rabbi Weill will lead “G-d Talk” on Wednesday afternoons monthly through the end of April.

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. - “Take a Walk on the Weill Side” with Rabbi Weill on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. - “Wisdom of Our Sages” meets on most Shabbat afternoons after Kiddush with Rabbi Victor Weissberg. Stay tuned for Grandparents for Social Action which is a five-series program to be presented in the spring. Sharon Morton, Grandparents for Social Action, leads the first session. More information is forthcoming.

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.

Julia Aptekar Anelyn Jablo Steven Parker

Kenneth Arkin Joshua Jensen Norman Persky

Faye Bearman Israela Kaplan James Rabinowitz

Elaine Bogetz Alvin Kaplan Jeffrey Reich

Susan Boldrey Molly Kaplan Jessica Reich

Cynthia Brown Elaine Koffman Jacob Reifer

Bruce Claver Shelley Korey Sherry Rontal

Miriam Davidson Bobbie Levin Henry Rosenbaum

Max Dolins Ellen Levine Ralph Ruebner

Victor Drower Annabel Levine Mary Schenk

William Gerber Jack Litz Randi Starkston

Phillip Gordon Henry Novoselsky Bonnie Stesin

Norman Grossman Judy Orbach Richard Templer

Judy Grow Kathleen Parker Richard Triffler

Ethel Herman Laurie Wasserman

Hershel Abraham Madeline Goldman Robert Sanders

David Allen David Gordon Nora Saposnik

Susan Corzine Debra Honig Lois Schaffner

Jeffrey Cunix Elena Levin Jeanette Sigler

Grace Dickler Shirley Lubowich Pye Squire

Ian Erdos Robert Manewith Sharon Stein

Raymond Fleischer Michael Reich Betsy Weill

Judy Frank Malcolm Rich Steven Wiseman

Zora Gilman Pauline Roth Sharon Wiseman

Abraham Golden Dolly Zavell

Barry & Bobbie Berkowitz

Abraham & Lee Golden

Michael & Dalya Horowitz

Randy & Rose-Lynn Jaffe

Marvin & Ellen Bero

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

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Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation

BELLA BRIEF LECTURESHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF

Larry Gomberg Irwin Sutker

BELLA BRIEF LECTURESHIP FUND IN HONOR OF

Kathy & Mike Harris our 55th wedding anniversary

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF

Ann Gershanov Irwin Sutker

Carol & Walter Straus Irwin Sutker

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF

Dr. Barbara & Brent Brotine Ralph and Evie Ruebner’s new

grandson—Rami Aidan Hamoui-Ruebner

Ariana Edwards’ Bat Mitzvah

Sally & Cy Jablo celebrating the life of Shirley Gerber

V. CHANNON SOCIAL ACTION/TZEDAKAH FUND IN MEMORY OF

Robin Shartiag Irwin Sutker

V. CHANNON SOCIAL ACTION/TZEDAKAH FUND IN HONOR OF

Ricki Herling Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new grandson

CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF

Francesca & Filippo Accettura Irwin Sutker

Lois & Paul Ankin Irwin Sutker

Penny Arnold Harry Witt

Bobbie & Barry Berkowitz Irwin Sutker

Jeanette Block Rose Lubowich

Rose Kurtzman

Ruth Bresler Charlotte Poll

Marsha Brody Fred Ring

Irwin Sutker

Sherry Chedeck Beverly Wolin

Joan & Morris Cook Aaron Cook

Sandi Cowen Cynthia Sax

Irwin Sutker

Mary Schraeger

Nina Cunningham Sidney Strickler

Marlene Dauber Betty and Emmett Dauber

Harry Aaron Fine

Mollie Griffin

Eleanor and Sam Stein

Irving Davis Jack Davis

Donna Ross Davis

Lucille Davis

Esther Davis

Susan Davis

Shelley Sutker-Dermer, Ken Dermer and Family Margot Herz

Beverly Didech Rae and Harry Didech

Max Dolins my beloved, Roslyn

Dora Bramson

beloved brother, Louis Dolins

beloved uncle, Ben Ginsburg

Victor Drower Fred Ring

Irwin Sutker

Kathy & Ralph Egloff Irwin Sutker

Bonnie & Dennis Feinberg Irwin Sutker

Adie Fuchs Sara Mayer

Irwin Sutker

Bill Gerber Berenice Mittelman

Diane Levin

Margot Herz

Bill and Frank Gerber Irwin Sutker

Franklin Gerber Ruth Gerber

Tamara Glassburg Marilyn Glassburg

Lore Goldsmith Rosel Strauss

Fran Green Sheldon Minow

Ronia Gross Ephraim Dallal

CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF cont’d.

Ronia & Jerry Gross Evelyn Gross

William Gruenberg Myrna Gruenberg

Joanne Hamer Martin Hamer

beloved sister, Jeanne Shapiro

beloved mother, Dora Kushner

Alan Harris Joel Harris

Ben Harris Howard Grosky

Evelyn Harris

Leon Harris

Marlene and Jordan Hecktman Alice Hecktman

Max Moschel

Ricki Herling Paja Herling

Bernice Fischbein

Sally & Cy Jablo Sidney Jablo

Linda Ratsky

David Blumenkrantz

Fred Ring

Irwin Sutker

Bobbie & Stuart Levin Alex Meisinger

Clara Levin

Helene B. Levy Sheila Zipper

Dorothy Sheinmen

Helene Levy and Ursula Levy Nikki Bud

Shirley & Marty Lubowich Irwin Sutker

Shelle’ & Bernie Malina Marshall Rubin

Irwin Sutker

Fern Frishman

The Maltz Family Sidney Maltz

Bernice Maltz Rose Andes

Elaine Zelickman

Joseph Andes

Esther Manewith beloved father, Barney Lieberman

Bertelle Meyers Sarah Levitan

Alma Kaufman

Gary Minkus Elsie Minkus

Marsha & Richard Newman Diane Levin

beloved mother, Esther Probisky

beloved father, Jack Probisky

Joan Olson Jerry Fogel

Idelle Peaceman Irwin Sutker

Rosalie & Norman Persky Berenice Mittelman

Irwin Sutker

Eileen B. Propp Leslie B. Propp

Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz Berenice Mittelman

Diane Levin

Fred Ring

Margot Herz

Debbie & Stewart Reich Diane Levin

Else Servos

Max Ries

Irwin Sutker

Margot Herz

Kurt Baer

Deborah Rheinstrom Richard Rheinstrom

beloved father, Sampson L. Myers

beloved father-in-law, Meyer Rheinstrom

David Richmond & Edie Sue Sutker Fern Frishman

Elaine & Michael Ries Max H. Ries

Howard Romanek Louis Romanek

Jerry Rosenberg Marcia Rosenberg

Diane Rosenfeld Irwin Sutker

Lorelei Rosenthal and Family,

and Dr. Gilbert Hefter Irwin Sutker

Evie & Ralph Ruebner beloved father, Maurice Ruebner

beloved father, Herbert Prauer

dear uncle, Eugene Katz

Fred Ring

CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF cont’d.

Nora Saposnik beloved husband, Rubin Saposnik

Arona & George Sarfatty Esther Hankin

Helen Schechtman Leonard Schechtman

Larry Schoeneman Brian Lasser

Joseph Schoeneman

Marian Schoeneman

Barbara & Charles Schwartz Irwin Sutker

Reva & Mickey Schwartz Irwin Sutker

Dr. & Mrs. Stanford Shulman beloved mother, Clara Tarschis

beloved mother, Beatrice Marenberg

beloved mother, Clara Zaner

beloved uncle, Samuel Levitt

Esther Siver & Janet Terry Irwin Sutker

Janice & David Solovy and Family Irwin Sutker

Dr. Martin & Flora Steigman Irwin Sutker

Nancy & Sigmund Steinfink Berenice Mittelman

JoAnn Sterling Marvin Sterling

Dorothy & Myron Sutker Irwin Sutker

Molly Sweet Gershon Sweet

Adrienne Tanner Irwin Sutker

Andrea Toback Perry Toback

Jack Susman

Sophie Toback

Cynthia & Neal Toback Perry Toback

Frances Toll Belle Lukinsky

Laurie & Larry Wasserman Ruth Wasserman

Isaac Joseph

Ellen Wasserman

Irwin Sutker

Joel Wax Philip Wax

Lila & Yigael Weltman Sara Mayer

Diane Levin

Irwin Sutker

Marlene Williams Irwin Sutker

CONGREGATION FUND IN HONOR OF

Marsha Brody get well wishes for Cantor Warschawski

Marlene Dauber the speedy recovery of my husband, Bob Dauber

Shelley Sutker-Dermer, Ken Dermer

and Family Marilyn Dermer at Chanukah time

Kay Friedman Ada Rabinowitz’s 75th birthday

Joyce & Jack Hoyt general donation

John Ioanes general donation

Sally & Cy Jablo Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new

grandson--Andrew Stefan Reich

Lillian & Herbert Lang general donation

Bobbie & Stuart Levin selling our house

Shirley & Marty Lubowich Evie and Ralph Ruebner’s new


Shelle’ & Bernie Malina Shelley Sutker-Dermer’s election as

President of the Jewish Judges of Illinois Association

our special thoughts to Barbara and Chuck Schwartz

Marsha & Richard Newman Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


Stu Pearl a speedy recovery to Shoshana Dorman

Rosalie & Norman Persky Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz Ariana Edwards’ Bat Mitzvah

Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new

grandson—Andrew Stefan Reich

Debbie & Stewart Reich Ada Rabinowitz’s 75th birthday

Norman and Davida Grossman’s 50th wedding anniversary

Michael and Marcy Feinberg’s 25th wedding anniversary

Evie and Ralph Ruebner’s new


Carol Straus’ 75th birthday

CONGREGATION FUND IN HONOR OF cont’d.

Edith Richter and Barbara Kamrath Michael and Marcy

Feinberg’s 25th wedding anniversary

Evie & Ralph Ruebner Shelley Sutker-Dermer’s election as

President of the Jewish Judges of Illinois Association

Rabbi Victor & Tamar Weissberg Rabbi Weill,

Cantor Warschawski and the EHNT congregation

GEMILUTH CHESED—LOTTE GRUEN FUND IN MEMORY OF

Bobbie & Barry Berkowitz Fred Ring

Evie & Ralph Ruebner Irwin Sutker

Margot Herz

GEMILUTH CHESED—LOTTE GRUEN FUND IN HONOR OF

Marion & Al Gruen Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new grandson

Evie and Ralph Ruebner’s new grandson

Debbie & Stewart Reich Janis and Bob Edelheit’s grandson’s

Bar Mitzvah

Evie & Ralph Ruebner a speedy recovery to Al Gruen

Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new grandson—Andrew Stefan Reich

H. GREENBAUM CAMP RAMAH FUND IN HONOR OF

The Claver Family Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


GERALD MELTON SIMCHA FUND IN HONOR OF

Carol & Howard Bartman Ada Rabinowitz’s special birthday

Rich Newman’s birthday


Sandi Cowen the new chapel Ark curtain dedicated

in memory of Shirley Gerber

Victor Drower the new chapel Ark curtain dedicated


Judy & Howard Frank Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


Bill Gerber Michael and Marcy Feinberg’s

25th wedding anniversary

Bill and Frank Gerber Ada Rabinowitz’s 75th birthday

Evie and Ralph Ruebner’s new grandson--

Rami Aidan Hamoui-Ruebner

Abby Gurevitz in appreciation of Rabbi Weill’s birthday wishes

Sally & Cy Jablo Dorothy Lipstadt’s 95th birthday

Shelley Sutker-Dermer’s election as President of the

Jewish Judges of Illinois Association


Rabbi Shlomo & Annabel Levine Evie and Ralph Ruebner’s new


Gloriann Levy Ada Rabinowitz’s 75th birthday

the new chapel Ark curtain dedicated


Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new grandson—Andrew Stefan Reich

Evie and Ralph Ruebner’s new


Shirley & Marty Lubowich Shel Post’s 80th birthday

Rosalie & Norman Persky the new chapel Ark curtain dedicated


Debbie & Stewart Reich the new chapel Ark curtain dedicated


Marcia & Richard Templer our birthdays

Lila & Yigael Weltman our wedding anniversary

Howard and Luisita Graff’s 43rd wedding anniversary

PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF

The Claver Family Fred Ring

Dr. Michael & Marcy Feinberg Irwin Sutker

Kathleen & Michael Harris Irwin Sutker

Shirley & Marty Lubowich Fred Ring


PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF cont’d.

Marsha & Richard Newman Fred Ring

Irwin Sutker

PRAYER BOOK FUND IN HONOR OF

Marsha & Richard Newman Norman and Davida Grossman’s

50th wedding anniversary

Idelle Peaceman the new chapel Ark curtain dedicated


Adrienne Tanner the new chapel Ark curtain dedicated


RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF

Harline Goldberg Irwin Sutker

Luisita & Howard Graff Irwin Sutker

RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN HONOR OF

Bill Gerber and Family in appreciation of Rabbi Weill for doing

the dedication service for the new chapel Ark curtain

Mrs. Bert Goldberg in appreciation of Rabbi Weill’s prayers

for Shoshana Dorman’s recovery

Jerry Gross my 75th birthday

Ronia Gross my 70th birthday

Anita & Daryl Mittelman Rabbi Jeffrey Weill

Debbie & Stewart Reich a speedy recovery to Al Gruen

in appreciation of Rabbi Weill for officiating at our

grandson’s bris

Veronika & George Urban Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


REICH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF

Bill Gerber Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


Rabbi Shlomo & Annabel Levine Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


Shirley & Marty Lubowich Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


Dr. Martin & Flora Steigman Debbie and Stewart Reich’s new


RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF

The Claver Family Irwin Sutker

Shirley & Marty Lubowich Margot Herz

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF

Howard Romanek Ariana Edwards’ Bat Mitzvah



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 Allan Carroll President Jeanette Sigler Executive Director Elena Batman Levin RS Administrator

Thank you to the EHNTJC Board of Trustees 2015

Executive Committee Officers

President Allan Carroll Vice President Lee Levin Financial Secretary Paula Carroll Treasurer Debbie Reich Recording Secretary Esther Manewith

*Additional Executive Committee Members *Religious Education Shimrah Bullock-Adkins *Religious Services Rich Newman *Legal Counsel Howard Carroll

Committee Chairs Adult Education Diane Rosenfeld Beautification Charles Davidson Budget/Finance Neil Gurevitz Bulletin/Communications Bruce Claver Capital Funds Rose-Lynn Jaffe Housing Norm Persky Membership Shelley Sutker-Dermer Nominating Steve Blonder Social Action Ruth Blonder *Strategic Planning George Urban Ways & Means Judy Frank

Trustees at Large Brent Brotine Mitchell Pawlan Joel Chupack Allan Price Marty Lubowich Manny Schenk Jonathan Maer Francine Schulman Judy Orbach Sisterhood President Evelyn Lowenthal Men’s Club President Cy Jablo

Past Presidents Steve Blonder Allan Carroll Dennis Feinberg Alvin Kaplan Ada Rabinowitz Ralph Ruebner Stanley Schwartz *Joel Wax (Immediate Past President)

Please join us on January 8th as we install the 2016 Board of Trustees!

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