2015 MEN’S CLUB

5304 RFD, Hilltop Rd. & Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047

Phone: 847-634-0777 www.bethjudea.org

MAN/YOUTH OF THE YEAR DINNER

WORLD WIDE

WRAP

1

A Sacred Story Concludes All year we are studying the content

of the Torah in many ways: ongoing classes, shorter or even single-session units, brief discussions after

morning or evening services, and here, in my monthly article. In previous articles, I have described

the content of the first four books of the Torah; we continue this month with a summary of the fifth and last

of its books, Deuteronomy – Devarim. Much of my summary here is taken from the Jewish

Publication Society (JPS) Commentary on Deuteronomy, which I strongly recommend to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of

the book than I can relate in this short space. On one level, much of the book is a repetition

or re-stating of the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the edge of Canaan. Moses reminds the people of the many incidents that have

taken place, and repeats many of the earlier laws, including a slightly emended version of aseret hadibrot, the Ten Commandments. The

book concludes with the Song of Moses, a poem that prophesies the future of the Israelite tribes, and an account of Moses’

death. But beyond the narrative, there are a number of features of Devarim that mark the book as distinct from earlier books of the

Torah.

Devarim conceives of God in far less literal and physical terms than the earlier books. Instead of referring to God dwelling in the mishkan, the Tabernacle in the wilderness,

Devarim speaks of God’s name being present there. In its version of aseret hadibrot,

Devarim omits the earlier description of God resting on Shabbat, instead emphasizing the day’s importance for people and as a reminder

of coming out of Egypt. In short, the book emphasizes God’s transcendence rather than God’s immanence. In addition, the concept of covenant, or brit, comes to the fore in Devarim

far more than in any other book. While the idea of being in a sacred partnership with God

can be found in all books of the Torah, it

appears with great frequency here

as a way of confirming the legal responsibilities of the Israelites to perform God’s will.

The role of the sacrificial cult also undergoes a dramatic change as

envisioned in Devarim. While earlier books seem to assume that there will be local shrines throughout the

land of Canaan, Devarim decrees that there will be only one, which will later be revealed to

be Jerusalem. This had enormous consequences for the social, religious, and economic structure of the country and de-

emphasized the role of the priesthood outside of the actual Temple rites. And, more so than in any other book of Torah, Devarim displays a

concern for the poor, widows, orphans, those in debt, and those held as slaves.

Devarim’s style also differs from the other books. While Moses does recall what has happened to the people up to this point, his

words are not simply a retelling of events, but a recasting of them. Instead of merely repeating a story, Moses explains the meaning

of the experiences, consistently reminding the people of the purpose of what has happened to them and what will shortly be expected of

them when they enter Canaan.

The history and development of the book – why it is the way it is from an historical perspective – is beyond the scope of this

article. Suffice to say that Devarim is very much a product of a changing society and that it attempts to shape those changes in ways

that bind Israel’s destiny to God’s ongoing demands and promises protection and a sacred relationship with God in return.

Rabbi Jeff Pivo

Rabbi's Reflections

Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2:00

am on Sunday, March 8th. Turn your

clocks ahead one hour before you

retire Saturday evening.

2 The Word - March 2015

Click here to visit the website or go to:

www.BethJudea.org/PM2015

Get Flyer Get Ad Book Form Get Sponsor Letter

PURIM EVENTS

PURIM EVENTS

March 1 Shushan Wonderland

March 1 Tot Hour at Purim Carnival

March 1 Purim Carnival

March 4 Ma’ariv & Megillah Reading

March 5 Shacharit & Megillah Reading

March 7 Game Truck

March 7 Purim Masquerade

In This Issue

ONLINE BIDDING NOW OPEN

FOR THE PURIM MASQUERADE AUCTION

Here is your chance to participate in the AMAZING Beth Judea Purim Masquerade Silent Auction!

We've set up an ONLINE silent auction to take bids on some of the items that will be available at the event on Saturday

evening, March 7th.

Visit www.cbjauction.org to view some of these great items:

Dinner for 10 with Rabbi & Lisa Pivo Bulls/Hawks Tickets Game Truck Party Premier Parking at the synagogue for a year Golf at Twin Orchard Country Club An Evening Escape! And much more!

*It is very important to know that this online auction will be transferred to the live event and bidding will continue. If you

are not able to be at the live event, please make sure you put your MAX bid in the proxy bid feature. We will continue

bidding for you at the live event. The online auction will transfer to the live auction as of Friday March 6th at

3:00pm. The full auction will end on Saturday Evening.

If you are not at the Purim Masquerade, you will be contacted if you won the auction item.

Please feel free to forward this link www.cbjauction.org to friends and family outside of Beth Judea.

If you have any auction questions, please contact Michael

Gluck by email Michael@glucknet.com or (224) 436-9258.

Check Back Often As New Items Are Added

The Word - March 2015 3

Page

Rabbi’s Reflections 2

Purim Events 3

B’Nai Mitzvah Bio 4

Passover 4

List of Events 5

Focus on Families 6

Education 7

Adult Ed 8

Page

Sisterhood 12

Men’s Club 14

Goodman’s Blog 15

Israel Committee 16

Programming 16

Social Action 19

Birthdays & Anniversaries 20

Yahrzeits 21

Tributes 23

B’nai Mitzvah Bio

Maya Beth Shub will be called to

the Torah as a bat mitzvah on

Saturday, March 21, 2015.

Maya is a 7th grader at Twin

Groves Middle School in Buffalo

Grove. When she is not at school,

you can find her dancing at

Kristina’s Studio of Dance as a

member of the competition team. She also loves to

sing and dance in Buffalo Grove Park District shows

and to play volleyball and softball. During winter

break, she spent 4 days volunteering at a camp for

kids with special needs.

Maya is happy to be celebrating with her parents

Stacy and Arlen, and her sister Courtney. Her proud

grandparents, Jackee and Jerry Margolis and Tammy

and Zelik Shub will also be sharing in this simcha.

Maya and her family would like to thank Anna Besser

and all her wonderful teachers, who have helped

teach Maya about living a Jewish life. Thank you to

Hazzan Weisberg and Rabbi Pivo for their guidance

and a special thank you to Kim Abern for her patience

and caring while preparing Maya for this milestone.

Purim Events

Games, Prizes, and much, much more

SUNDAY

MARCH 1, 2015

Come meet Esther and the rest of the

characters from the Megillah!

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015

SHUSHAN WONDERLAND

March 4 Ma’ariv & Megillah Reading

March 5 Shacharit & Megillah Reading

Passover

Pesach Seder on

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Dinner - 7:00 pm

Seder - 8:00 pm

The menu includes:

Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Matzo Ball Soup,

Herb-Roasted Chicken, Salad, Quinoa Pilaf with Vegetables,

Roasted Baby Vegetable Medley and delicious sweets for dessert.

Vegetarian option - Rolled Cabbage

Seder Plate Items Included

The cost is:

$40.00/Adult, $25.00 children (6-12)

and $10.00 children (5 & under)

Please bring your own Kosher for Pesach Wine.

We look forward to celebrating Pesach as a Congregation this year!

RSVP’s due by Friday, March 20, 2015

PESACH SHABBAT DINNER

Friday, April 10, 2015

Dinner – 6:00 pm

Shabbat Services – 7:30 pm

The menu includes:

Lemon Chicken, Apple Matzo Kugel, Salad and Vegetables

We will have delicious sweets at the oneg following services

The cost is:

$28.00/Adult, $15.00 for children (6-12) and $6.00 for children

5 and under

Non-members of Beth Judea, please add $3.00 to the prices

above

Please bring your own Kosher for Pesach Wine

RSVP’S due by Friday, March 20, 2015

4 The Word - March 2015

Israel Committee

Mar. 1 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 Mar. 23

AIPAC Convention Committee Mtg. Shabbat Speaker – Richard Baehr ADL Speaker Lonnie Nasatir

CALENDAR

Men’s Club

Mar. 5 Mar. 15 Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 28

Apr. 15 Apr. 18 Apr. 26

Men’s Club Meeting Yom Hashoah Candle Packing The Lieberman Men’s Club/Sisterhood Wine Tasting Men’s Club Shabbat

Men’s Club Fitness Program The Lieberman Craft Beer & Burger at CBJ

Meetings

Programming

Mar. 2 Mar. 25

Committee Meeting Pallative & Hospice Care Speaker

Sisterhood

Mar. 16 Mar. 22 Apr. 13 Apr. 20

Sisterhood Women’s Seder Men’s Club/Sisterhood Wine Tasting

Mollie’s War Speaker Book Club

Social Action

Mar. 1 Mar. 1 Mar. 5 Mar. 8 Mar. 29 Mar. 30

Hands on Heroes Purim Pkg./Delivery Bingo at Friends Center Hands on Heroes Purim Pkg./Delivery Pet Visit to Alden Center Hands on Heroes Passover Deliveries Committee Meeting

Youth

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH

View our calendar online at

http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar

Community

Mar. 3 Mar. 15 Mar. 15 Mar. 22 Mar. 29

Loss of a parent or sibling (6 wk. grp.) USCJ Concert Maot Chitim – Box Making for Passover Maot Chitim – Packing Day Maot Chitim – Delivery Day

Please check website

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers

March 6, 2015 – 7:30 pm

Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of March will be recognized at our service on March 6th. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm.

Children of every age are welcome! Wine Tasting Event

March 22, 2015

5

MISSION STATEMENT

Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming, egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a warm and inviting

home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our members. Consistent with the

principles of the Conservative Movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater

Jewish community, the community at large, the United States of America and the State of Israel.

The Word - March 2015

.

March 1 10:00 am -- Shushan Wonderland 11:00 am -- Tot hour at the Purim Carnival Join us for a light breakfast, followed by groger making and a special presentation of the Purim story perfect for preschoolers. At 11 am, check out the Tot Hour of Beth Judea’s amazing Purim Carnival. This program is open to children preK & under with an adult. Registration is REQUIRED ..

March 4 7:00 pm – Megillah Reading Dress in COSTUME and get ready to make some noise!

As a Mitzvah project, please bring boxes of dry pasta/rice

or vitamins to be used as groggors and then donated

to a food shelter.

March 19 6:30 pm – Challah Chaverim:

MATZAH MAKING Join us for MATZAH MAKING, story time with

Rabbi Pivo and a Shabbat song session with

Hazzan Weisberg.

Registration is required by March 12

Every Shabbat Sat. Morning, 10:30 – 11:30 am,

Gan Shabbat Gan Shabbat is a Shabbat service specially

designed for children ages nine and under along

with their families. After Gan Shabbat,

participants are welcomed at the main service

and the community Kiddush.

For more information about family programming,

please contact the synagogue office at 847-634-0777.

Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL - 847-634-0777

To Register by Email go to www.info@bethjudea.org

Focus on Families

FOCUS ON FAMILIES

Hands on Heroes

Mitzvah Club

MITZVAH CLUB - PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGES NINE AND YOUNGER Dozens of families with young children are coming together to teach the important lesson of helping others through mitzvot.

As a group, families are volunteering six times this year for a variety of non-profits across Chicagoland.

All activities are geared toward ages nine and younger. Children will receive a “Mitzvah Club” card.

Please Watch Your Weekly Emails for Future Upcoming Events

6 The Word - March 2015

EDUCATION

Unlike other serious observances on the Jewish calendar, Purim serves as a relief from the stresses of life. It is a time for joyous celebration in our community. It’s a chance to cut loose. We make noise, parade in costumes and even bend the rules. Nevertheless, Purim emphasizes the idea of tzedakah. While tzedakah is practiced all year long, Purim is the one holiday in which we are reminded of our responsibility to those who are less fortunate. The mitzvot of Matanot L’Evyonim – giving gifts to the poor – and Mishloach Manot – sending gifts – are specifically mentioned in Book of Esther. Chapter 9 verse 22 states,

“Just as in the days when Jews found relief from their enemies, in the month that was transformed from one of grief into one of happiness and from mourning into a holidays; they are to be made into days of festivities, happiness, sending gifts to one another and giving presents to the poor.”

Here are some ideas how to fulfill the mitzvot of Matanot L’Evyonim and Misloach Manot: 1. Make some hamantashen or cookies and deliver them to a center for the homeless. 2. Make food baskets and take them to needy families. 3. Create gift packages for particular institutions such as assisted living facilities, shelters for battered

women, homeless shelters, and/or children in the hospital. a. Assisted living facility: items such as plants, photo frames, bath products, games b. Shelter for battered women: items such as toys, books, adult clothing, children clothing,

videos, music CD’s c. Homeless shelter: items such as toiletries, resume paper, clothes d. Children in hospital: toys, books, games, CD’s, dolls, stuffed animals or stickers

4. Begin a canned and/or boxed food collection and donate to the local food pantry. 5. Go to a homeless shelter and volunteer your serves there for a few hours. 6. Discuss what each member of your family would like to donate to a needy family. Then bring these

items to family, friends, hospitals, and old age facilities. Most of all remember that Purim is a FUN holiday for all of us. Purim is supposed to make us playful. We play in a theatrical sense, donning masks and stepping out of character. It’s our chance to act like kids. Dress up in costume, twirl the grogger during the Megillah reading and let Purim bring your adult world a little closer to your child’s world! May your Purim be merry, and may it be enriched with the joy of giving and sharing! CALENDAR OF EVENTS March: Sunday 3/1 Purim Carnival – regular dismissal time (12 pm) Saturday 3/7 Gimel leading Shabbat Services in Main Sanctuary Tuesday 3/10 Heh Class picture Saturday 3/14 Bet leading Shabbat Services in Main Sanctuary Sunday 3/22 Aleph Class Family Program Saturday 3/28 No Gimel Shabbat Sunday 3/29 – Monday 4/6 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL or Beyachad– Spring Break April: Saturday 4/4 No Gimel Shabbat Sunday 4/5 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Passover Monday 4/6 No Beyachad classes Tuesday 4/7 Religious School classes resume Monday 4/13 Beyachad classes resume Sunday 4/19 Heh Field Trip – Anne Frank play (return around 1 pm) Sunday 4/26 Aleph Siyyum (11 am)

7 The Word - March 2015

Interpretive Minyan in the Library Service Leader: Norm Kurtz

You are invited to join the Interpretive Minyan in the Library the first and third Shabbat of

every month. Our growing minyan is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. Our minyan is friendly and welcoming to all. Join us for prayer/discussion/learning and stay for Kiddush/lunch after services. We meet in the synagogue library on the second floor from 10:30 until 11:45. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat shalom, Norm Kurtz

ADULT EDUCATION

ADULT EDUCATION AT

CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA.

Congregation Beth Judea offers a variety of meaningful

Jewish learning opportunities through classes, lectures,

and informal sessions on Jewish Law, Torah, prayer, and

other topics of interest that will intrigue and inspire you.

All classes (unless otherwise noted) are held at

Congregation Beth Judea.

You can view all our upcoming classes on our website;

however, schedules are subject to change so please check

our home page for updates.

“When I pray,

I speak to God;

When I study,

God speaks to me.”

- Rabbi Louis Finkelstein

EDUCATION SERIES To register for classes or to find out more information about the Adult Education programs, contact Anna Besser at (847)

634-0777 or at abesser@bethjudea.org

WEEKLY CLASSES

These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes unless specifically noted. TALMUD STUDY Talmud & Jewish Life: Grappling with Life, Law, and Innovation Sunday mornings at 8 am Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge is required and texts will be provided. We are working our way through the fascinating array of topics in the Tractate Ketubot (Marriage Contracts). Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for this class) CAFFEINE FOR THE SOUL: Morning Torah Study RESUMES ON FEBRUARY 2 – MARCH 23, 2015 Tuesday mornings after minyan (8:10 – 8:30 am) Linger after morning minyan for a light breakfast and a bit of Torah, as we spend a few minutes together looking at the weekly parshah with Rabbi Pivo. HUMASH w/RASHI Judaism 201: `What’s Bugging Rashi?’ (Rabbi Pivo) Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm begins Nov. 4, 2014 -May For nearly a thousand years, Jews have understood the Torah through the eyes of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, or Rashi. His commentary has been the indispensable source for beginners and expert students alike to understand Torah. Rashi’s brief, clear comments are the best starting point for an in-depth study of our most vital texts. The course is open to all but with advanced students in mind; we will use the Hebrew text as much as possible. TASTE OF TORAH: Sweet Taste of Torah: Kohelet & Song of Songs Wednesday evenings at 8 pm For thousands of years, Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again. Parsha Perspectives Thursday evenings after minyan (7:45—8:00 pm) Do you have 10 minutes to spare? It only takes 10 minutes to get started on a lifelong journey. Spend each Thursday after Minyan learning about the upcoming Parsha with Rabbi Pivo, and before you know it you'll have completed hours of Torah study. PARSHA OF THE WEEK Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study Shabbat morning at 9 am Join a study/discussion of the week’s parsha. We will discuss questions raised by the participants.

8 The Word - March 2015

Adult Education Series

March 2015

Lunch & Learn: ‘A La Carte’ (a bag of lunch, current events and Jewish ethics)

Taught by Rabbi Pivo

Bring your lunch and join Rabbi Pivo for a discussion of current events and Jewish ethics in the modern world. We’ll talk about a little bit of this and a little bit of that as we look at what’s happening in and around the Jewish world.

Monday, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23 LOCATION: Sunset Foods 2nd Floor Conference Room (corner of Rt. 83 & Aptakisic) Bring Your Own Lunch

Hebrew Literacy III: Amidah - Stand and Understand

CO-SPONSORED by MEN’S CLUB

Taught by Norm Kurtz & Eric Yegelwel Tuesday Evenings 8:00 - 9:00 pm Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24

COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $18 for series

The Amidah is often called "HaTefillah" - the prayer. Our rabbis compiled 18 pearls of prayer, strung together into a necklace of standing contemplation. Join us to learn more about the Amidah.

Hebrew 101 Taught by Lee Goldberg

Monday evenings; 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Dates: March 9, 16, 23 COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $36 for series

In this mini-course, we will focus on familiarity of the Hebrew letters and vowels, blending sounds and reading. The course is open to all, including our Adult B’nei Mitzvah students.

Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.

9 The Word - March 2015

Adult Education Series

March 2015

Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.

Sweet Taste of Torah: Kohelet & Song of Songs Taught by Orin Rotman

Wednesday evenings at 8 pm

For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. We are starting Kohelet and Song of Songs. Join us each week as we read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.

JUDAISM 201: "What's Bugging Rashi?" Taught by Rabbi Pivo For nearly a thousand years, Jews have understood the Torah through the eyes of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, or Rashi. His commentary has been the indispensable source for beginners and expert students alike to understand Torah. Rashi's brief, clear comments are the best starting

point for an in-depth study of our most vital texts. The course is open to all but with advanced students in mind; we will use the Hebrew text as much as possible. Tuesday evenings @ 8 pm

Talmud & Jewish Life: Grappling with Life, Law and Innovation Taught by Orin Rotman

Sunday mornings at 8 am

Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge required and texts will be provided. We are working our way through fascinating array of topics. Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)

10 The Word - March 2015

ADULT EDUCATION

2015 Winter Program

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Spontaneous Jewish Prayer:

Amen and Hallelujah

Join us as we look at the history of intuitive prayer in

Judaism. How did we lose the art, and why do we

often feel uncomfortable with unscripted prayer?

Discover new ways to express our deepest yearnings

and joys.

Presented by Rabbi Ari Moffic

Rabbi Moffic is the Director of

InterfaithFamily/Chicago.

Modern interpretations of culture and religion, and

making Jewish living accessible, relevant, and

meaningful are the areas that drive and inspire her.

Program held at:

Temple Chai

1670 Checker Road

Long Grove, Illinois

The Adult Jewish Education Co-op (AJEC) is

committed to providing relevant programs of vital

interest to all. Programs will generate open and

honest discussions, as well as focus on personal

connections to the topics.

Please Pre-Register to

Linda Magad

Click here for full flyer

Healing Hearts Northwest Suburban Jewish Grief Support

Support Group for Parent or Sibling Loss:

A six-week group

The death of a parent or sibling can leave one

feeling lost and ungrounded. Topics will include:

• Understanding the grief process and its effects

on you

• Individuality of grieving

• Adjusting to life without your loved one

• Thinking about special occassions and

holidays

• Family and social relationships

Date: Tuesdays, March 3 – April 7,, 2015

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Place: Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Rd., Long

Grove

Fee: No Fee

Contact: Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, at JCFS

Phone: 224-625-2819

Email: Rosaliegreenberger@jcfs.org

Healing Hearts is a partnership of Temple Chai,

Congregation Beth Judea, Congregation Beth

Am, Chicago Jewish Funerals, Goldman Funeral

Group, Piser Funeral Services, Shalom Memorial

Funeral Home.

One-stop, toll-free access for help. Call 855-ASK-

JCFS (855- 275-5237), email ask@jcfs.org or visit

jcfs.org.

JHNC is administered by Jewish Child & Family

Services in collaboration with CJE SeniorLife, the

Chicago Board of Rabbis & Jewish United

Fund/Jewish Federation. JCFS is a partner in

serving our community, supported by the Jewish

United Fund/Jewish Federation.

Click here for full flyer

11 The Word - March 2015

Sisterhood

Sisterhood Update - February 2015

We were delighted and grateful that at our

February Sisterhood board meeting, our

synagogue member and guest speaker, Julie

Korol, talked to us about Chai Lifeline, an

organization that addresses the emotional, social,

and financial needs of seriously ill children, their

families, and communities. Chai Lifeline's uplifting

work does so much to offer support them and to

help create a positive mindset during the recovery

process.

Sisterhood's Nominating Committee is meeting

this month, so if you or someone you know would

be interested in serving on our board and/or if

there is a position in which you might be

interested, please contact Rhonda Cohen.

We have so much fun when we get together! We

had a delightful meeting chaired by Kitty Hoffman

to make matzah covers - sort of like an old-

fashioned quilting bee. Kitty also hosted our

February 17th Schmooze Night. Additionally,

Sisterhood sponsored a February 21 Nosh-A-

Night, which was similar to a progressive dinner.

AND...Renee Kaplan gave a series of 4 Mah

Jongg lessons, and if you missed this first series

she is willing to repeat it.

Our Women's Seder is Monday, March 16, with

check-in starting at 6:00 pm at Beth Judea. The

theme is "A Celebration of Israel,” and a traditional

Passover dinner will be served. The cost is $25 for

Sisterhood members and $30 for non-members

ages 13 and up. In order for us to be fully

prepared, the RSVP deadline is 3/6/15. Kindly E-

mail Carole Hirsch at ch208@att.net with

questions and RSVP's.

Please support the 9th annual pre-

Passover Men's Club/Sisterhood

Wine Sale on Sunday, March 22,

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Beth Judea

The sales reps are from Binny's Beverage Depot

and there will also be someone from Herzog

wines. The fee is $10/person, and there will be

appetizers and desserts to nosh, and of course,

wines to sample.

As of this writing, the next Book Club selection is

yet to be made, so please consult future weekly

E-mails and E-blasts for details.

As many of you may know, our Torah Fund

supports students at the Jewish Theological

Seminary. All donations are welcome, and for

donating $180 there is a gift of a lovely pin. This

year's theme is "Mishpacha" (family).

Many many thanks to all who host/assist

with/attend our various events!

Mazel Tov to Ann and Mitch Lerman on being

honored as Purim Masquerade Queen and King,

and a hearty Mazel Tov to the Lerman and

Berman families on Ashley's marriage to Michael

Berman.

Chag Purim Sameach!

L'hitra-ot,

- Merle Rumack, Secretary

ON BITTERSWEET

PLACE by

Ronna Wineberg

SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB EVENT

APRIL 20, 2015 – 7:00 PM

April 13, 2015 8:00 pm

MOLLIE’S

WAR

APR. 13

8:00 pm

Click for Flyer

12 The Word - March 2015

SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP

Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder plates, Hanukkah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games, teacher gifts, and non-religious gift items. The shop carries Gary Rosenthal, Nambe, and a large number of items imported directly from Israel. The shop also carries special seasonal items and gift baskets. In addition, you can special order about anything you may want. Stop by when the shop is open: Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesdays when Religious School is in session and by appointment. Karen Nagel is the Gift Shop Manager.

Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)

20% OFF

ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE

Coupon must be present at time of purchase Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls, consignment items.

Nambe Discount Limited to 10% / No Discount on Michael Aram One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply --

Expires March 31, 2015 COUPON

The Gift Shop has lots of new merchandise, including great High Holiday and other holiday gift items, as well as Bat/Bat Mitzvah and wedding gift items. Check out Sisterhood’s own L'CHAIM TOO! Cook-book, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion. MC, VISA. and Discover

accepted

STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS

We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion

SISTERHOOD

SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISERS

Torah Pin Fund All Occasion Cards Entertainment Books L’Chaim Cookbook (click here for your free recipe)

Women’s Seder

Monday, March 16, 2015 Beth Judea Social Hall

6:00 pm - Meet & Greet 6:30 pm (sharp) Seder Begins

A Traditional Passover meal will be served

9th Annual Passover Wine Tasting Event!

Sunday, March 22, 2015

3 – 5 pm at

Congregation Beth Judea

This is a great opportunity to

sample new wines and place your

Passover orders.

13 The Word - March 2015

Twenty nine men attended the recent post-Shabbat Men’s Club retreat at the Geneva

Ridge Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. We learned about our Jewish rituals, prayers, Israel, Men’s Club, and something about each

other. Most of all, we had fun! Almost half of those who participated in the retreat were responsible for some part of the planning or

programming for the retreat. This is what Men’s Club is about – engagement. We aim to have each member of our group feel that they

are an integral part of the community that is formed by Men’s Club: Jewish men involved in Jewish life. Although space won’t allow me to

name all of those who participated in the planning of the retreat, I want to express my

thanks to Norm Kurtz, whose vision turned this into a reality. Yasher Koach!

Men’s Club will be packing Yom Hashoah

Yellow candles on Sunday, March 15. Routes will be mapped out and distributed to our members, who will deliver the candles to most

of the members of Congregation Beth Judea. This process will be similar to how the

Hanukkah candles were distributed. The Federation of Jewish Men’s Club is also sponsoring a Yom Hashoah Yellow Candle

design contest open to all those between the ages 13 -18 whose parents are members of Congregation Beth Judea. First prize is $500

and having your design appear on the candles next year. There will also be prizes for second and third place. Please see the attached flyer.

On March 22, Men’s Club and Sisterhood will

cosponsor our annual Passover Wine Tasting. The turnout last year was high and we hope that this years’ turnout will be even better. Let

us prove to you that good Passover wine is not an oxymoron.

Men’s Club Shabbat is scheduled for March 28, 2015. In the past, Men’s Club Shabbat has

been meaningful, spiritual, and fun! Last year, over thirty men participated in the service. Please consider volunteering for a part in the

service and attending Men’s Club Shabbat. Depending on your skills and comfort level, you can do as much or as little as you would

like. If you have not yet been contacted, please email Lou Rabin louleemg@aol.com who is coordinating Men’s Club Shabbat.

Play ball! Pitchers and catchers for both Chicago baseball teams reported to spring training on February 19-20. Baseball season is just around the corner. The Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club Softball team, led by Coach Harris, is in the process of returning to another season of championship softball. Contact Allen Harris at allen.harris@hillshirebrands.com if you would like to play for a winning team. You must be a member of Men’s Club in order to play.

Save the date. On April 26, Men’s Club will sponsor a Craft Beer and Burger dinner at Congregation Beth Judea. More information will be available soon.

Eric Yegelwel

Men’s Club

14

Men’s Club

Tzedakah Fund

The Men's Club has made donations from the

minyan tzedakah box to:

FJMC Tefillin Fund

Jewish National Fund

Keshet

Mazon

We thank all those who have contributed to the

tzedakah fund administered by Men's Club.

HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND

SERVICES

Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services. We need volunteers for March 21.

Men’s Club strives to offer something for everyone. As such, we’re always open to new and creative

programming ideas that help Jewish men lead rich and filling Jewish Lives. MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

LIFE IN ISRAEL – THE GOODMAN’S BLOG

Howie and Suzanne Goodman were valued members at Beth Judea until they

decided to make aliyah in 2009. The Goodmans have agreed to provide us

with a blog on their experiences as new olim in Israel. Though we continue to

miss the Goodmans, we can all look forward to reading about their adventures

in Israel through the blog.

In this issue, they give us an update on the Israeli election process and tell us

about the Druze in Israel.

As citizens of Israel, we never get tired of ouring our new homeland..”...Click

here to share their experience.

15 The Word - March 2015

ISRAEL COMMITTEE

2014 AIPAC Conference - Photo of Last Year Attendees

Wishing all of our fellow members of Beth Judea

attending this conference a safe and rewarding experience.

AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE

March 1 – 3, 2015

INVITES YOU TO JOIN US ON FRIDAY,

MARCH 6th at 7:30 pm

as we welcome our Shabbat Speaker:

WZO Election

There is an election

YOU can vote on

There are two elections happening in

Israel now. One is for Israel's

governent. The other, the one YOU

can vote on, can increase the

Conservative - Masorti voice at the

October World Zionist Congress. Go

to www.votemercaz.org and click on

"vote now," and Vote Mercaz Slate

#2! You do NOT have to be Mercaz

member to VoteMercaz Slate #2! Any

Jewish person with a permanent

address in the United States can vote;

other communities will be holding

their own election.

There is a US$10 charge [US$5 for those 18-30]

paid to Election America to cover the costs of

the election.

16 The Word - March 2015

Please Join Us at

Congregation Beth Judea

Monday, March 23, 2015 - 8:00 pm

As We Welcome

Lonnie Nasatir Regional Director – Greater

Chicago/Upper Midwest Region

Anti-Defamation League

Topic: The State of Anti-semitism

Get Flyer Get Flyer

An Important Announcement

CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA

HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE

The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any

difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a

knowledgeable individual. We have a group of

congregants who have been trained or are professionals

who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you

in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We

are also thinking about starting some support groups. We

would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please

email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call

Rabbi Pivo.

FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS,

AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here

HESED COMMITTEE

SHALVA

“Its okay, the children aren’t effected” But what if you knew they were? Shalva clients will often say that they can withstand their husband’s abuse as long as he never directs his anger toward their children. What many women don’t understand is that children are the silent victims of abuse and that they often repeat the behaviors they have seen. According to a recent study, over 90% of children are aware of domestic abuse in their home. These children are affected emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are at great risk and often experience low self-esteem, shame, fear and guilt. Many distrust adults, fail to thrive or suffer from depression and anxiety. What can we do? The issue of domestic abuse is not just a women’s issue; it affects the entire family as well as our Jewish community. SHALVA offers free counseling to Jewish women who are or were in an intimate partner relationship. If you or someone you know needs our help, call 773-583-4673.

WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records. Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.

We Would Like To Know

We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved.

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below:

Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

17 The Word - March 2015

.

DINNER WITH RABBI

Upon three things the world is based:

Upon Torah,

Upon Divine Service

and

Upon the Practice of Charity

We are trying to get people with common

interests together.

If you like a game or activity that others may

enjoy let us know.

Are you interested in: Bridge Poker

Mah Jongg Klucke/Kalookie

Or are you interested in just joining people for:

Breakfast Scrapbooking

Sports or Sharing your interests and hobbies?

All suggestions are

WELCOME!!

We are interested in getting new ideas for

Programming.

If you have any ideas or have seen good programs at other synagogues,

please share them with us.

Please contact Fred Rabinowitz at

rabino49@aol.com

PROGRAMMING

Join Rabbi Pivo For Dinner and Conversation

Monday April 20, 2015

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Topic: Dealing with an

Aging Spouse or Parent

Cost for Dinner: $12/pp Reservations required by

April 13 to lneiman@bethjudea.org

For additional dates and topics click here for flyer

PROGRAMMING

It is my goal to make sure that we have programs that are of interest to all the different congregants of the synagogue and to get people to help plan and volunteer to help with those programs. I invite you to join the Programming Committee. If you can’t attend but would like to be involved call or email me. Any ideas for new programs are welcome!! Fred Rabinowitz Vice President - Programming Rabino49@aol.com

The Word - March 2015 18

March 1 – Bingo at Friend Center 3:30 pm

1st Sunday of each month from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

We meet the first Sunday of every month from 3:30

p.m. until 5:00 p.m. . Volunteers are needed to help

Friend Center at Gidwitz Place (1551 Lake Cook

Road, Deerfield) residents play Bingo. Assistance

from all congregants is welcome.

March 8 – Pets to Visit Alden Retirement Ctr.

2nd Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bring your pet to visit the residents of Alden

Retirement Center in Long Grove.

March 30 – Social Action Meeting

Last Monday of each month at 8:00 pm

Please join us for the 7:30 pm minyan just before our

8:00 pm committee meeting every month.

The Social Action Committee meets on the last

Monday of each month. WE WOULD LOVE FOR

YOU TO JOIN US!!

For further information on any of the above, please

contact Scott Eisner at scott.eisner1@gmail.com .

SOCIAL ACTION

Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service,

and Upon the Practice of Charity.

MAOT CHITIM

PASSOVER MITZVAH DAY!

Volunteers Needed!!!

Visit their website at http://www.maotchitim.org/ for

information on their new location.

19 The Word - March 2015

BIRTHDAYS

March 1 Arthur Cohen

Howard Eisenberg

Robert Friedman

Linda Handler

Beth Polonsky

Marcy Soble

Faye Wasserman

March 2 Debra Crystal

Lawrence Feldman

Ellen Kaplan

Ronna Leibach

Vadim Riber

Sandra Rockwell

Gene Sachs

March 3 Laurence Appel

Danna Friedlander

March 4 Mari Cohen

Stanley Eisenhammer

Suzanne Kallish

March 5 Vicky Kaplan

March 6 Eve Appelbaum

Sarajane Orloff

Deborah Tolsky

March 7 Shelley Stolman

March 8 Sari London

March 9 Barbara Hyman

We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:

We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration.

NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.

March 10 Robert Balogh

Jan Charman

Craig Cohn

Marcus Melnick

Janice Minnick

Dena Newman

March 11 Stephen Limer

March 12 Brian Dichter

Richard Pervos

March 13 Jamie Epstein

Stuart Fabian

Consuelo Frost

March 14 Rickey Ament

Betty Kolko

Gary Korol

March 16 Sam Kleinerman

Beth Redfern

Stanford Robbin

March 17 Lisa Quinn

March 18 Alan Green

March 19 Robert Fisher

Lois Mills

Fred Strauss

March 20 Richard Adelman

Helene Fliegel

Gregory Harris

Carl Tominberg

ANNIVERSARIES

We wish a very Happy Anniversary to the following members of our Beth Judea Family:

March 1 Michael and Sharon Weil March 2 David and Andrea Alhadeff Louis and Judy Rabin March 11 Kenneth and Edith Margules March 15 Leonard and Deborah Moskowitz March 16 Benjamin and Ivy Elkins Ken and Dana Goldstein March 17 Barry and Darlene Bikshorn March 18 Bruce and Linda Portnoy March 19 Stewart and Renee Segal March 20 Jon and Marcy Soble

March 23 Robert and Phyllis Dritz David and Susan Schuster March 24 Matthew and Stacy Ellington Randy and Dana Polonsky March 25 Philip and Sharon Wein March 26 Chuck and Sarajane Orloff March 27 Mark and Debra Dubin March 28 Maynard and Carole Hirsch March 29 William and Linda Kramer Jay and Brenda Levin March 30 Robert and Judith Atlas March 31 Daniel and Sherry Weinberger

March 21 Dana Clorfene

Jill Weinberger

March 22 Jeffrey Goldberg

David Posner

Allen Rosenston

Martin Rothenberg

March 24 Lori Bacalar

March 25 Ann Lerman

Randie Rabinowitz

Dassi Sklan

Paul Zucker

March 27 Pam Herstein

Terry Levinstein

Rhonda Newman

Mike Weiner

March 28 Steven Dicker

Judy Greenberg

Martin Krawitz

Wendy Wunsch

March 29 Lorne Cohen

Marlene Grossman

William Levitan

Marc Sender

March 30 Diane Gordon

Jeff Taub

March 31 Francine Eisner

Stan Lieberman

Harold Secler

20 The Word - March 2015

March 6 Albert Appel Helen Berg * Robert Block * Helene Borkan *

Frieda Brin * Riva Chiet * Marvin Cohn Lester Copeland *

Russell Davis * Hannah Fierer Bruce Gerber Harold Glassman

Lillian Goldstein * Meyer Goldware * Leo Greenberg * Harold Gross *

Charles Haberman * Emmanuel Kaplan Seymour Keeshin * Wanda Komisarz

Meyer Kovich * Hymen Krieberg Dan Kwasman Ann Levin *

Leonard Levitan * Nancy Lipp Sofia Magill Carl Mandel

Ronald Marcus Helen Mills Bessie Mordoh * Sylvia Perl *

Toby Pollack * Bernard Rafal Barbara Seider Ben Silverman *

Harvey Stein * Ada Weiner * Lucille Weisberg * Peter Weisberg

Richard Welch

March 13 Louis Bardos * Shelly Braverman * Gerald Brownfield Samuel Cohen *

William Cohn Doris Friedland Charles Allen Fryer Sondra Gartenberg *

Lillian Gold * Jacob Hammer Vera Hefler Tessie Kaufman

Harry Kray Bernard Kurtz * Steven Landau * Lee Lazar *

Cecilla Lerner * Ben Levin * Esther Levin * Leonard Levy *

Rena Lichtenstein * Abraham Lippman Joel Mosak * Minnie Muffson

Dora Nechamkin * Jack Nimzin * Cynthia O. Rafal * Morris Rotman

Norman Rubin * Milton Ruttenberg Irving Sachs * Allan Sachs

Allan Silver Derek Warren Smolensky Molly Sobol * Michael Spivak *

Calvin Stark Martin Stein * Ruth Tolsky Esther Waddell

Jill Waitz Morris Walcer * Jeffrey Weisberg * Lawrence Zablen *

Harry Zelson Mindy Zolno

March 20 Ma Celia Abelson * Rose Altman * Lena Appel Celia Cohen

Beatrice Dennis Ellyn Drazin June Handler Esther Hirsch

Joseph Indes * Elliot Kallish Alex Lerman Frieda Lieberman *

Irving Ludwig Morris Nathan * Don Neal Leo Nochimson

Louis Polakow * Carl Rosenthal * Max Schwartz * Leo Sheiner

Doris Warman Beatrice Weisz Caesar Wollheim Abraham I. Wortell *

David Zoller *

March 27 Gilbert Agrest Peter Brenner * Henry Burdeen * Hillary Chusid

Jack Cohen Carl Elvove * Lenore Gluskin * Joyce Goldberg

Marlene Green Joseph Greenberg * Paul Grobman * Sylvia Harris

Robert E. Hazan * Jerry Kaplan * Rhea Klein Rochelle Lerner

Abe Levin * Edith Levine * Jack Neimark Harold Poll

Jack T. Rotman Carol Sheiner Gloria Silver Joseph Steiner

Julius Strauss Bertha Weinberg * Sam Weinberg * Mary Wisz

Esther Wolf * Ronald Wolff

March Yahrzeits

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

21

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

The Word - March 2015

April 3 Joel Bikshorn Fred Bornstein * Martha Chibnik Roslyn Drizner

Devora Elbaum * Howard Epstein * Michael Fagan Sala Gotfryd

David Gutstein * Alex Hortick David Keifsky Seymour Lazar *

Shirley Lemsky David Lipscher * Beverly Miller Michael Nusinow

Joyce Papageorge * Karl Perl * Philip Rosenblatt Sonia Rosenfeld *

Rae Rosenthal Morris Saharack Barbara Savitt Mildred Sherman *

Philip Shultz * Beverly Sokol * Florence Thompson Micky Verbin *

Abraham Weissman

April 10 Charles Ban Maurice Bender * Louis Berman * Martin Cohen

Ellen Coltman Max Forman Evelyn Furgatch Martha Greenberg *

Bonnie Hilder * Rose Kamerling * Nathan Karel Osher Karlinsky *

Harry Kohl Michael Kwasman Jack Lindenbaum * Lois Marc

Shirley Markowitz Barbara Greenberg Morley Jacob Muffson Fred Rhodes *

Paula Ribot Isador Rothschild Ida Schneider Deborah Semel

Walter Thalheimer Betty Ward * Kurt Weisz

April 17 Sidney Attenberg William Barston * Hylda Ida Bauer * Mary Berman *

Oscar R. Berman * Shirley Dicker Marcella Edelberg * Dolores Fine

Aaron Fox * Larry Fox * Ruth Groner * Betty Isaacson

Goldie Jacobs * Clara Karzen David Kaufman Leon Korol

Florence Lippman Mike Margolis Irving Markowitz * Rose Meskin *

Esther Meyer Arnold Moskowitz Anna Offstein * Philip Pinckus *

Norman Reisberg Morris Schwartz Thelma Schwartz * Ruth Steres *

April 24 Rose Ban Rose Becker * Bill Carol * Sarabelle Fishman

Carl Freedman * Howard Jaffe Fannie Kaner * Stuart Kaufman

Samuel Lettvin Max Levine * Elaine Moffett Louis Moss

Mildred Starkman Pessis Martha Rosenbaum * Morris Rovin * Ida Schiffman *

Emanuel Seider Joseph Shikafsky * Paul Spangler Anita Spiegel

Bernard Turovitz * Gladys Wallach * Ada Weiss

April Yahrzeits

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

22

* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque.

If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.

The Word - March 2015

TRIBUTES

Prayers have been said for the

recovery of:

Irving Adelstein

Marilyn Balan

Joel Brazeman

Isabelle Victor

Robert Victor

Michael Jaffe

Larry Wollheim

FOR AN EXPLANATION OF

THESE FUNDS, PLEASE REFER

TO PAGES 51, 52 & 53 OF YOUR

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Congratulations to: Terri & Jerry Behn on the birth of their granddaughter Adeline Grace Mittelman. Mitch Hecht on becoming a great-uncle on the birth of Benjamin Jacob Goodman. Erica & Gary Krugel on the birth of their granddaughter. Karen & Phil Nagel on the engagement of their daughter Julia to Mark Sobin. Rhonda & Bob Schwartz on the birth of their grandson Abram Jerome Block. Lynne & Jerry Shkolnik on the engagement of their daughter Laura Rachel Shkolnik to Ethan Edward Dotson. Paula & Phil Spitz on the birth of their granddaughter Lilah Brooke Spitz. Nancy & Gary Watts on the engagement of their daughter Felice to Michael Schur. Audrey & Hazzan Weisberg on the birth of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner.

Condolences upon the death of: Wally Arbetter

Stepfather of Dorinne Palmer Elmore A. Cohen

Father of Arthur Cohen Arthur Deicher

Grandfather of Brad Finkel Gerald Rappin

Father of Susan Eisenberg Steven Rebnord

Brother of Dave Rebnord Pola Rizman

Mother of Morry Rizman Mother-in-law of Susie Rizman

RABBI LIFSHITZ

LEGACY FUND

In Honor of:

Rabbi Lifshitz on his 70th

birthday.

Kitty & Bruce Hoffman

In Memory of:

Sylvia Polakow, mother of Phyllis

Udany.

Ann & Mitch Lerman

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Dan Bauer, our beloved father and

papa.

Scott, Alex, Jake and Brett Bauer

RABBI PIVO’S

DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation of:

Rabbi Pivo for his help and guidance

after the death of my mother, Sandee

Grossman.

Melinda & Ed Grossman

In Honor of:

Ron Friedman, with wishes of good

luck and congratulations on receiving

the Beth Judea Men’s Club 2015 Man

of the Year Award.

Jan Charman

Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage

of their daughter Ashley to Michael

Berman.

Debbie & Joel Brodsky

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Bernard Kurtz.

Joan & Norm Kurtz

RABBI LIFSHITZ

DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of:

Rabbi Lifshitz’s birthday.

Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Hannah Hockfield

Dorothy Rose

Andrea Hockfield and Family

Jacob Hammer, in memory of our

beloved grandfather and great-

grandfather.

Marla & Ted Goldberg and Family

Esther Waddell, in memory of our

beloved aunt.

Marla & Ted Goldberg and Family

23 The Word - March 2015

CANTOR WEISBERG’S

DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation of:

Cantor Weisberg for his help and

guidance after the death of my mother,

Sandee Grossman.

Melinda & Ed Grossman

In Honor of:

Audrey & Cantor Weisberg on the birth

of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner.

Darlene & Barry Bikshorn

Ellen & Jeff Gluskin

Kitty & Bruce Hoffman

Renee & Michael Klass and Family

Sandy & Andy Levitt

The Pervos Family

Janet & Myron Reicher

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

Jan & Mike Schrimmer

Bonnie & David Spangler

Maureen & David Stolman

The Kovich, Brown and Solway Families

In Memory of:

Jerold Sherman, beloved father of Jason

Sherman.

Sandy & Andy Levitt

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Mac M. Brown, beloved father.

Renee & Wes Brown

David Polakow, beloved father,

grandfather and great-grandfather.

The Polakow Family

Edith Rockwell, you are always in our

hearts.

Martin Rockwell

Anne Soll

Roberta & Bill Uhler

TRIBUTES

SHABBAT DAILY

PRAYER BOOK FUND

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Jacob Israel Babbitt, beloved father,

grandfather and great-grandfather.

Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt

Jacob Israel Babbitt, beloved husband,

father, grandfather and great-

grandfather.

Jeanne S. Babbitt

Sherry Gerber

Gail Gerber, Eric, Robin

and Elyse Yegelwel

Harold Glassman, beloved father.

Rachel & Bob Ragland.

Pola Rizman

Sherry & Marty Krawitz

GENERAL FUND

In Honor of:

Ann & Mitch Lerman on the

marriage of their daughter Ashley to

Michael Berman.

Mimi & Rich Krieberg Karen & Phil Nagel on the engagement of their daughter Julia to Mark Sobin.

Mimi & Rich Krieberg

In Memory of:

Elmore Cohen, father of Arthur

Cohen.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

Sylvia Polakow, beloved wife,

mother, trahdmother and great-

grandmother. With our deepest

condolences to her children Phyllis

Udany and Joel Polakow, and to their

families.

Maxine & Marv Goldsher

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Robert Block

Marla Horwitz

Richard “Bud” Welch, beloved uncle

Rose Brandt, beloved grandmother.

The Brandt Family

Rose Elisco, beloved mother.

Hennie & Morrie Elisco

Lillian Freedman

Lynn & Art Freedman

Paul N. Geiger

Celia & Dan Geiger

Jack Gordon, beloved father and

grandfather. With much love.

Stuart, Cheryl, Ariel

and Jonathan Kersky

Norma Gordon, beloved mother and

grandmother. With much love.

Stuart, Cheryl, Ariel

and Jonathan Kersky

KIDDUSH FUND

In Honor of:

Ann & Mitch Lerman on the

marriage of their beloved daughter

Ashley to Michael Berman.

Jean & Ron Friedman

Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel

Helen Peters on the baby naming of

her granddaughter Charlotte.

Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel

Sherry & Dan Weinberger on the

birth of their granddaughter, Nava

Miriam.

Myron & Janet Reicher

In Memory of:

Sidney Simons, our beloved father

and grandfather.

Aileen & Steve Simons

24 The Word - March 2015

TRIBUTES

SISTERHOOD FUND

In Honor of:

Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage

of their daughter Ashley to Michael

Berman.

Linda & Ira Lippman

Sherry & Dan Weinberger on the birth

of their granddaughter, Nava Miriam.

Linda & Ira Lippman

EDUCATION FUND

In Honor of:

Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage

of their daughter Ashley to Michael

Berman.

Renee & Michael Klass and Family

Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage

of their daughter Ashley to Michael

Berman.

Evy & Irv Gurin

Ann & Mitch Lerman on being

chosen as King & Queen of the Purim

Masquerade.

Evy & Irv Gurin

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Barbara Sachs, beloved mother and

grandmother.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

Irving Sachs, beloved father and

grandfather.

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

USY/KADIMA

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Speedy Recovery Wishes:

Norm & Ilene Iglarsh

Ann & Mitch Lerman

In Honor of:

Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage

of their daughter Ashley to Michael

Berman.

Darlene & Barry Bikshorn

Bonnie & Ira Sender

Julie & Eric Marder on the birth of their

son Ryan Drew Marder.

Ann & Mitch Lerman

Audrey & Cantor Weisberg on the birth

of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner.

Bonnie & Ira Sender

In Memory of:

Isadore Bikshorn, father of Barry

Bikshorn.

Ann & Mitch Lerman

Elsa Spitz, mother of Jeff Spitz.

Ann & Mitch Lerman

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Our beloved parents.

Bonnie & Ira Sender

SOCIAL ACTION FUND

LINDA & ALBERT

STARK FUND

Upon the Yahrzeit of: Ann Nemser, beloved and cherished mother, nanny and great-nanny. You are forever in our hearts.

Linda & Albert Stark

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Bruce Gerber

Gail Gerber, Eric Yegelwel,

Robin and Elyse

CAMP RAMAH FUND

In Honor of:

The B’nai Mitzvah of Rachel & Eli

Gurin.

Joan & Lew Smith

MEN’S CLUB FUND

In Honor of:

Ron Friedman becoming Men’s Club

Man of the Year.

Jan & Mike Schrimmer

The Word - March 2015 25

TRIBUTES

JERRY BERENSON

MEMORIAL FUND

In Memory of:

Wally Arbetter, beloved father of

Elisa Sewell.

Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan and

Elizabeth Fine

Sylvia Polakow, beloved mother of Phyllis Udany and Joel Polakow.

Jeff, Melinda, Jonathan and

Elizabeth Fine

ETHAN LEVITAN

MEMORIAL FUND

Upon the Yahrzeit of:

Ethan Levitan, our beloved son and

brother. Love, Judy & Bill Levitan

Ethan Levitan Marsha & Paul Diamond

JACK RIZMAN

MEMORIAL FUND

In Honor of:

Ron Friedman, mazel tov on your Man

of the Year honor.

Susie Rizman & Howard Levy

Ann & Mitch Lerman on the marriage

of their daughter Ashley to Michael

Berman.

Susie Rizman and Howard Levy

Audrey & Cantor Weisberg on the birth

of their grandson Owen Bradley Eisner.

Susie Rizman and Family

Carol & Harold Rosen

In Memory of: Pola Rizman, with our deepest condolences to the entire Rizman Family.

Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt

Jeffrey Donenberg

Judy & Glenn Goldstein

Irv & Evy Gurin

Ann & Jerry Jaeger

Rita & Sid Mathias and Family

Bunny & Mark Oberlander

Janet & Myron Reicher

Carol & Harold Rosen

Merle & Evan Rumack

Marlene & Stacy Sachs

Linda & Albert Stark

Chuck Walcer

Ronna Wolf

CHUCK WALCER

MEMORIAL FUND

Upon the Yahrzeit of: Morris Walcer.

Chuck Walcer

The Word - March 2015 26

CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA

5304 RFD

Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777

E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org

Website: http://www.BethJudea.org

Rabbi Jeff Pivo

Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz

Cantor Roger J. Weisberg

President Debbie Kreisman Dubin

Executive Director Lisa Neiman

Educational Director Anna Besser

Youth Director Marc Sender

Editor Evan Rumack

From The Editors

In order for your article to be published in the next issue, we must have it at the synagogue

by the 10th of the month! There will be no exceptions. This includes information on disk as well.

We need your article as it is important to let the congregation know what your group is doing.

Announcements should take the form of articles in The Word rather than separate flyers. The opinions

expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Rabbi, Board of Directors or the editors.

Worship Schedule

Conducted by

Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg

Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m.

Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Morning Minyan:

Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 a.m.

Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m.

Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.

Weekday Evening Minyan:

Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.

Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech

Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav

Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the

universe, who has hallowed us through His

Commandments, and has commanded us to

kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.

The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is

Candle Lighting Times

Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.

March 6 ........................................................ 5:30 p.m.

March 13 ......................................................... 6:38 p.m.

March 20 ......................................................... 6:46 p.m.

March 27 ......................................................... 6:54 p.m.