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2016 Issue 6

“Sh’nayim Mik’ra v’Echad Targum—[Read the] Hebrew [Torah] text twice and the Targum once”

(B’rakhot 8a)Dear Congregants, I hope that you all enjoyed a most meaningful Yom Tov season along with your family, friends and fellow LJCAGBI congregants. It is a Mitzvah to study the Torah (or other traditional texts) on a daily basis. Rav Huna the son of Yehuda stated in the name of Rahbi Ami (see quote above) that the most ef-fective way to study the Torah is to read the original Hebrew text of each verse two times and then follow it with reading the commentary of Onkelos once. A Roman convert to Judaism, Onkelos, who lived dur-ing the Tannaitic era (approx. 100 CE), translated the entire Torah into Aramaic. Because Aramaic was the vernacular of the Jews of Babylonia during the Talmudic era, in order to

Lincolnwood Jewish CongregationA.G. Beth Israel

BULLETIN

November/December 2016Table of ContentsRabbi ’s Message 1, 4President’s Perspective 2Announcements 3Holiday Thanks 6-9Nov.-Dec. Calendar 9 Schedule of Services 10-11Sisterhood 12-13Adult Ed. Classes 14

Asst. Rabbi: James Gordon

Rabbi Emeritus: Joel Lehrfield

LJCAGBI BulletinNov./Dec. 2016, Issue No. 6.

Published bi-monthlyexcept for holidays (6-7 issues per year)

Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation A.G. Beth Israel, 7117 North Craw-ford Ave., Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712

Phone: 847-676-0491

www.ljcagbi.org

Rabbi Gordon’s Message

Continued on page 4

President’s Perspective

With the high holidays over, it is again time to prepare for our late fall and winter activities. First, is the Lox Box, which is something ev-eryone can participate in, either as a worker, by packing and/or deliver-ing, or as a consumer, by eating. Of course, doing both is even better. Our Sisterhood rummage sale will take place on November 13. Again, workers are needed to sort the goods and to monitor the sale it-self. Sisterhood’s funds are used to support the shul, so everyone should be supporting the Sisterhood. More information on both of these events can be found in this Bulletin. If you are a lawyer, or even if you are not, consider attending the Bender Jewish Legal Seminar which will take place on December 11. This event has provided thought provoking presentations, and is a nice way to spend a Sunday morning after davening. If you have not picked up your LJCAGBI Calendar – Directory for 5777 (2016/17), they are available in front of the Shul office. In order to stay current with Shul activities, please join our email list. Simply email [email protected] and request to receive our weekly an-nouncements. Also, check out our newly redesigned web page at www.ljcagbi.org. In addi-tion to getting information on shul events, you can pay pledges and make donations using Paypal. Before we completely move on from the holiday season, and while our services are still fresh in your minds, I would appreciate you providing me with a “review” of the holiday season. What did you like, and what could we do better in the future? Were you inspired? Were you comfortable? Please send your comments by email to [email protected] or leave a note for me in the office.

Have a happy ChanukahLarry Miller

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AnnouncementsMAZEL TOV

{ Mazel tov to Dr. Joseph & Renee Silber-

man on the engagement of their son, Ricky

to Adina Minkowitz of Toronto.

{ Mazel tov to Helaine Ellenby and

Helen Rosenberg. Helaine’s granddaugh-

ter Jennifer (daughter of Alan & Susan

Lapping) is engaged to David Savit, great-

nephew of Helen Rosenberg.

{ Mazel tov to Leslie Gore on the birth

of a granddaughter, born to her daughter,

Rachel Greenblatt.

{ Mazel tov to Darlene Piell on the en-

gagement of her son, Harold to Sonya

Solomon.

SPEEDY RECOVERY

R Nettie Matthews

R Mort Zelickman

CONDOLENCES

v Susan Rhine ( Adam Rhine’s mother)

Dear LJCAGBI Congregants, The Calendar/Ad Book/Membership Directory is now available. If you haven’t already picked up your copy, please stop by the Shul office during business hours, or pick up a copy and stay for the daily minyan. We wish you and your family a healthy and pros-perous New Year for 5777.—Henry Kalter, Chairman, Calendar/Ad Book Committee

LOX BOX

Sunday, November 6, 2016Get your reservations in today!!!

Forms are included in this Bulletin and in the Shul office

Packers and drivers are needed.Please contact Ira Leftkowitz or Mitchell Sandler if you can help,

or just come to the Shul Saturday night/Sunday morning.

only $27 only $27

The Rabbi’s Study—continued from page 1

provide the average Babylonian Jew at that time the opportunity to study and compre-hend the Torah text, this was a recommended formula to follow. About one thousand years later the French sage Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (a/k/a Rashi) wrote a commentary on the entire Torah that helped clarify the basic meaning of the Torah text. Studying the Torah text with both Rashi’s commentary and Targum Onkelos became so popular that printers of the Torah text made sure to flank the text with Rashi’s commentary (in a distinguishing font) on one side and Targum Onkelos on the other side. If you look at the ArtScroll Stone Chumash that we use in our Shul you will see that these three texts are the only three Hebrew texts found on each (He-brew) page. I am happy to introduce a new spin on an old class that Rabbi Lehrfield (and I) have offered for many years. At 6:45 pm Monday-Thursday (and Sunday between Mincha & Maariv), I will teach the first Aliya of the weekly Torah portion. Along with the Torah text I will study each commentary of Onkelos and select Rashi com-mentaries. While each session is self-containing, obviously, the more a student attends the more s/he will learn. I enjoy teaching skills. These include how to read Rashi script and understanding the Aramaic translation/commentary of Onkelos. There is an international educational initiative known as Daf Yomi. Literally meaning “a (two-sided) page (of Talmud) daily,” these classes are taught all over the world to those who wish to review the entire Talmud. If one learns a Daf a day, then they will complete the entire Talmud in about seven years. To master a Daf Yomi class, one needs to be able to read/comprehend Aramiac and Rashi’s commentary. In addition to our Shul members, I hope that my new class (Sh’nayim Mik’ra v’Echad Targum v’Rashi) will also attract Daf Yomi students who did not have the opportunity to matriculate through day school and whose Aramaic and Rashi skills could use some strengthening. If one learns one Aliya per year, a student will have reviewed the entire Torah with Targum Onkelos and Rashi commentary in seven years. I encourage you to come to our revamped daily Torah study class and stay for Maariv. Also, please get the word out to others outside of our Shul community of this learning opportunity. Along with my wife Marilyn and family, I wish everyone a healthy, peaceful, hap-py, successful and educational New Year 5777,

Rabbi James M. Gordon, J.D.

Join your LJCAGBI friends and family for a special

Chanukah Shabbat Kiddush*

Saturday, December 31

Join us for davening, followed by Kiddush lunch with

Chanukah treats, games & zimerot for the whole family.

Celebrate the end of 2016 by celebrating Chanukah with LJCAGBI

RSVP to the Shul office to ensure that there is enough for everyone!

*Sponsors are welcome

Birthright Program

If you are between the ages of 18-26 and you have not been to Israel since you turned 18, you may be eligible to partici-pate in your own Birthright Israel adven-ture! You’ll spend 10 days exploring Israel with Israelis! From taking incredible hikes with amazing views to spending the night in Tel Aviv and everything in between, you’ll have the time of your life on the ultimate adven-ture with Israelis! Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for yourself, your children, grandchildren or friends. Call 312- 267-0677 or go to [email protected] with any questions or to register for a trip this winter/spring.

High Holiday Acknowlegements

Simchat Torah Luncheon

The Simchat Torah luncheon was a wonderful conclusion to this year’s chagim. We all appreciate Shirley Derdiger, Anita Lapping, Myrna Rosenberg and Jadwiga and Ryzard’s efforts in preparing for the delicious lunch, catered by Starr Kosher Catering. And thanks to Chava and Sue for their assistance in the office.

Yasher Koach to Beverly Alpern and Anna Moscovitch for helping secure sponsors for the Ruth Ginsburg Simhat Torah Fund.

A big thank you to the Ruth Ginsburg Simhat Torah Fund Sponsors:*

Beverly Alpern Barry and Helen Bayliss Scott and Maureen Chaikin

Carol Deer Shirley Derdiger Helaine Ellenby

Marc and Eileen Feder Bobbie Fink Linda Fishman

Phyllis Fogelson Howard and Ros Gillman Marvin Ginsburg

Alex and Leah Goldstein Gary and Judith Goodman Mort and Debby Goodman

Mark and Deana Greenblatt Alan and Yael Groner Yra and Janice Harris

Marty and Helene Hutensky Paul Hyman Ceil Klein

Paul and Marcia Kramer Anita Lapping Jeffrey and Edie Light

David and Ruth Marcus Stuart and Regine Meisel Larry and Arlene MIller

Myron and Anna Moscovitch Wojciech Orlowski Sherwin and Toby Pogrund

Howard and Paulette Rafalson Lou and Helene Reiff Carl and Paula Resnick

Ady Rodman Helen Rosenberg Stuart and Mimi Rosenbush

Harvey and Yetta Saltzman Mitchell Sandler Aaron Shafter

Joe and Renee Silberman Arnie and Joyce Sklar Jerry and Merilyn Thall

Merle Warshausky Wini Weisman

* Sponsors as of October 9th. Please excuse any omissions.

Thanks to everyone who helped put up the Sukkah!

Many heartfelt thanks to my pals who helped me build and setup the new sukkah in memory of Curt Parker.

Rob Chimberoff Gary GoodmanSteve Kramer Jeff LightJoshua Zavelovich Joel Mazor

Thank you, Henry Kalter

Thanks to our Ushers!Thank you to all the people who helped usher both upstairs and downstairs during the High Holiday Services.

Larry Brown Rob Chimberoff Shirley Derdiger Gary GoodmanDr. Steve Hanus Yra Harris Stuart Kalman Henry Kalter Paul Kramer Frank Kronthal Jeff Light Joel Mazor Bruce Rayman Adam Rhine Howard Warshawsky Jeff Weissman

Please forgive me if anyone was inadvertently omitted.

Thank you to Ryzard, Jadwiga and Andrew for helping set up.

And a big thank you to Walsh Security and to the Lincolnwood Police Department. Steve Kramer, Sergeant of Arms

Jacqueline Labow Bimah Flower Fund Our dear friend Jackie loved flowers and always commented on the Bimah Flowers. In her memory we have renamed the Flower Fund. This Fund supplies flowers for holidays throughout the year. We will continue to collect donations.

Following is a list of donors. Please forgive me if your name is ac-cidentally omitted.

Beverly Alpern Carol Deer

Shirley Derdiger Rosalie Diamond

Helaine Ellenby Marc & Eileen Feder

Bobbie Fink Larry & Phyllis Fogelson

Debby & Mort Goodman Gary Goodman

Marcia & Paul Kramer Howie Labow

Anita Lapping Jeffrey & Edie Light

Shari Rabin & Bertram Brodsky Marty Schraga

Howard & Paula Serlin Arnie & Joyce Sklar

Merle Warshawsky Joanna Weinstein

Wini Weisman

Thank you and a Healthy and Sweet year for all.—Beverly Alpern

Davening Leadership During the Holydays On behalf of the worship committee, we would like to thank all those who davened so beautifully and those who participated in the entire service making the High Holidays and Chaggim so meaningful for all of us. In the main Sanctuary, we extend a special thanks to Mr. Paul Hyman, Aaron Goldman, Gary Goodman, Dr Yitzchak Hoffman, Dr. Joseph Silberman, Paul Kramer, Henry Kalter, Scott Shreiber, and our new Cantor Jerry Markovitz. A special thanks to Rabbi Gordon and Rabbi Lehrfield (Emeritus). Rabbi Gordon conducted Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services in an inspirational and flawless manner. We are so fortunate to have two such learned Torah Scholars leading our congregation. Please take note to the fact that if you have a special need, or need an aliya or wish to daven or chant a haftorah, please inform the Gabbi or a worship committee person who will help expidite your requests and needs. May G-d grant a good and healthy year for all of us and to our Shul.

Respectfully, David Marcus, worship chairman (2016)

The Mechitzah Minyon Another year is coming to a close (although I write this before it is over), so I again want to take time to look back at the past year and take stock of our Minyon. As always, I miss Hersh Rosman’s guidance. As always, I want to emphasize that we are a team in the Mechitzah, whether we daven in two Minyonim or together during the winter months. I appreciate the members who give up that extra little bit of sleep so that those of us saying Kaddish can do so. It may sound repetitive, but I cannot stress enough the stead-fast participation of daveners Dan Gutstein, Jonah Gutstein (now a veteran), Jay Gold-stein, Moshe Goldson, Mort Zelickman, Howard Vernof and Howard Gillman. I welcome our newest member, newly retired Rabbi Lehrfield, emeritus, without whose guidance all these years I truly would be lost. We have our Yamim Nora’im corps, with ushers Adam Rhine and Shirley Derdiger. Dan Gutstein starts our davening off. Aaron Shafter joins us as davener, shofar blower extraordinaire and resident Kohain. As always, the ladies complement our Minyon and are every bit as important; their suffering through cold spells downstairs is acknowledged and appreciated; it’s hard to satisfy everyone. During the Shlosh Regalim and winter, when we combine the Minyonim, I am pleased to receive the added assistance of David Marcus, Worship Chair, Paul Kramer and the regular members of that Minyon, including our President, Larry Miller, and Rabbi

November/December Calendar 2016

Tuesday, November 1 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan- Day 1

Wednesday, November 2 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Day 2

Sunday, November 6 Lox Box Delivery

Saturday, November 12 Movie Night (7:00 pm)

Sunday, November 13 Rummage Sale

Wednesday, November 16 Executive/ Board Meeting

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving (office closed)

Thursday, December 1 Rosh Chodesh Kislev

Saturday, December 10 Movie Night (7:00 pm)

Sunday, December 11 Judge Bender Legal Seminar

Wednesday, December 21 Executive/ Board Meeting

Saturday, December 24 Sandler Family Aufruf

Saturday, December 24— 1st Night of Chanukah

Sunday, Dec. 25-January 1 Chanukah

Friday, December 30 Rosh Chodesh Teves

Saturday, December 31 Chanukah Kiddush event

James Gordon. I understand the challenge of losing members and still supporting the Shabbos and Yom Tov Minyonim and pray we continue to rise to that challenge for years to come. As always, there are so many others who come together to make us succeed. I hope I do not offend anyone by omitting them; any such omission is unintentional. It is my honor and pleasure to daven with you all and I look forward to continuing for many more years.

Mitchell Sandler

Schedule for Daily/ShabbatServices/Candlelighting

November 2016/5777 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 S: 6:30am M: 7:00pm (Maariv only)



4 S: 7:00am M/M: 5:20pm Candle Lighting: 5:20pm

5 S: 9/9:15am M/M: 5:00pm Shabbat Ends: 6:22pm

6 S: 8:30am M/M: 4:15pm Daylight savings time ends







13 S: 8:30am M/M: 4:10pm






19 S: 9/9:15pm M/M: 3:45pm Shabbat Ends: 5:09pm

20 S: 8:30am M/M: 4:05pm




24 S: 8:30am M/M: 4:00pm



27 S: 8:30am M/M: 4:00pm




Schedule for Daily/ShabbatServices/Candlelighting

December 2016/5777 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday



3 S: 9:00am M/M: 3:40pm Shabbat Ends: 5:02pm

4 S: 8:30am M/M: 4:00pm







11 S: 8:30am M/M: 4:00pm







18 S: 8:30am M/M: 4:00pm







25 S: 8:15am M/M: 4:05pm





30 S: 6:30pm M/M: 3:35pm Candle Lighting: 4:08pm


From the Catering Department

What a wonderful time everyone had at the glorious Gala for Rabbi & Chavie. It was worthy of a Red Carpet (which we didn’t have). To see so many (excuse the expression) ‘Old Timers’ was truly delightful. I’m referring to people from 40 or 50 years ago who came to honor Rabbi & Chavie. It reminded me of when we used to have regular annual banquets with 200 or more people. It was inspiring. And of course everyone was all ‘gussied’ up. It actually made me feel younger (for a few moments), like going back in time. I must give my personal Yasher Koach to Marcia & Paul for a job well done. They assembled their committees and everyone did their job. It showed. They managed to make everyone smile. It was truly a joyous event. I admit I only cried once, when the youngest Rabbi Lehrfield spoke. What is it with these Lehrfield men, that every one of them is a natural borne speaker? How lucky we’ve been. As the New Year settles in, I know that everyone truly appreciates our friendly kiddushes every Shabbat. Just look around (next Shabbat), long after we’re through eating, our members stay and visit. As Rabbi told us a long time ago, “when we eat together as friends we get to know each other better, we become family. And that is exactly what we are, a Family.

Okay, now for a little bit of humor.

A man’s watch breaks. He walks down the street & sees a shop with an enor-mous watch hanging in the window. He goes in with his broken watch. The man behind the counter is a pious Jew with a long beard. He says, “I don’t fix watches.” I’m a mohel. The customer says, “oh my gosh, than why do you have a large watch hanging in your window?” “Mister, what do you suggest I hang in my window?” A Jew converts to Christianity. The next morning his wife sees him wearing tfil-lin & davening. “I thought you were now a Christian,” she says. “Oiy”, he says, smacking his head, “goyishe kop.” Bon Appetit

Shirley Derdiger

SISTERHOOD HELPS BUILD

Do you have a personal announcement, simcha, thanks, congratulations or yahrtziet that you would like to share with your Shul family? Consider putting your words to work with Sisterhood Helps Build. Contact the Shul office or drop your message in the Sisterhood folder in the Shul office. Donations are $5 for your personal message.

{ In loving memory of Aviva Rena Efrat Herschman. Phyllis Kaplan

{ In memory of my brother, Ira David Stein. We miss him. Jocelyn Verson

{ A very special “Thanks” to our syna-gogue family for the support, condolences and many kindnesses extended to our fam-ily over the loss of our dad, Harold Feder. Marc & Eileen Feder

{ Thank you to everyone who volun-teered their time and gave their financial support to the celebration of Rabbi & Chavie on Rabbi’s retirement. The dinner exceeded our expectations because of the contributions of you (and the outstanding speakers who paid tribute to the Lehrfield legacy). Paul and Marcia Kramer

Book NookWe are attempting to resume the Sisterhood book club!

Tuesday, November 15, 2016Shul Library, at 7:00 pm.

The first book to be discussed will be "The Nightingale" by Kristen Hannah

All those interested are encouraged to attend. Please call Marilyn Goldman at (847) 370-9663 for further information.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Current and on-going classes at LJCAGBI*LJC AGBI classes have “Open Enrollment”—feel free to attend any class at any time.

The more often you attend, the more wisdom you will gain.

(1) Sh’nayim Mik’ra v’Echad Targum v’Rashi (Monday-Thursday 6:45 pm/Sunday in-between Mincha & Maariv). Instructor: Rabbi Gordon. This “mini-course” will examine the verses in the first Aliya of the Parashat Ha-Shavua (Weekly Torah Portion) along with Targum Onkelos and select Rashi commentaries.

(2) Sh’nayim Mik’ra v’Echad Targum v’Rashi —Shabbat Edition (20 min-utes prior to Mincha on select Shabbatot).

(3) Hebrew Level II (Mondays at 7:30 pm); Begins November 7th. In-structor: Rabbi Gordon. For those with a basic level of competency in Hebrew reading who would like to feel more comfortable davening (reading/understanding) from the Siddur and learning traditional Jewish texts. Before each holiday, we study the relevant liturgy.

(4) Hebrew Level I (Day/Time will be arranged upon request of LJC AGBI Shul members)

*Please call the Shul office as these times may be subject to change.

Please get your articles in for the Shul Bulletin

If you have a program, announcement or event, please send your electronic submissions to the editor at [email protected] or submit a hard copy to the Shul office before the deadline (January/Febru-ary issue—Sunday, December 4, 2016). Please call the Shul office at 847-676-0491 for further details.

BUILDING COMMITTEE As we begin the Jewish New Year of 5777 , let us think about how we can keep our synagogue spiritually strong and financially viable, as well as take advantage of year-end tax deductions for charitable giving.

Spiritual viability can be achieved by making sure the “Daily Minyon”, both morning and evening, is functioning without the need for last minute requests to attend.

Financial strength comes from your generosity in support of the ongoing fundraising projects. For example, our “Synagogue Restoration Project” has a long way to go before we are fully funded. We rely on your donations, as well as occasional major gifts to maintain the structure and utility of our building, or to undertake new projects to beautify our Shul.

You can support the Restoration Project and add your names to the beautiful mural, designed by Dr. Marc Feder. Please start the New Year of 5777 and end the secular year of 2016 with an act of Tzedakah. Arnie Sklar Building Committee Vice-President

Building Fund Contributions

Name: _________________________Address:_______________________________________

The Nimrod Tsubely Memorial Garden Fund: $36______ $54_____ $100_________

Synagogue Restoration Project: $500_____ $1,000_____ $2,500________

___MEYER & BEE KAPLAN TORAH FUND ___MAURY & SALLY KAUFMAN TORAH FUND

Aliyah ($200)____ Pasuk ($100)____ Word ($50) GENERAL OPERATING FUND:

$100 ______ $250 _____ $500 _______ Other ___________

Please make your check out to LJCAGBI and send it to the Shul Office7117 N. Crawford, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

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Rummage Sale!!!LJCAGBI Sisterhood’s Fall Rummage sale is

Sunday, November 13, 2016 Drop off your GENTLY used merchandise begin-ning Monday, November 7. Final collections must be in by Friday, November 11 at noon! Please lay out your merchandise on the tables or on hang-ers. This is one of our biggest fundraisers, so please contribute your “stuff” and time, if possible. Tax letters will be available.

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