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2020_ChicagoVirtualEvent_JUFNewsPre-EventAdSeptember_FINAL.indd 1 8/17/20 2:26 PM CHAI LIGHTS JERUSALEM NOTES How to sweeten your new year— Normalizing relations with amidst a pandemic the U.A.E.—a historic agreement

WE JEWS ARE LUCKY to have a chance to reboot every fall when we ring in BE KIND—TO EACH OTHER. Now, more than ever, practice acts THE WHITE HOUSE recently announced that Israel and the United Arab As for the Palestinians, they are denouncing the agreement, accusing the the Jewish new year—and we sure could use it this year. In the past six months, 2 of lovingkindness—gemilut hasidim. Many people are hurting—either Emirates (U.A.E.) would soon sign an agreement normalizing relations. The U.A.E. of stabbing them in the back and abandoning the cause of the Palestinian the coronavirus has tested both our community and the world at large in ways suffering from the virus directly, facing financial fallout from the accord also puts an indefinite freeze on Israel’s plan to annex parts of the West people in exchange for better relations with the U.S. and Israel. In their view, we never could have imagined. To borrow from another holiday, let’s say “day- crisis, and/or struggling with the loneliness of social isolation. Check Bank, a component of President Trump’s peace plan and a divisive once a precedent is set of normalization with Israel without reso- enu” to the Jewish year 5780—and look ahead to 5781 with hope and faith that the in with the people you know just to let them know they are on your issue in Israel. lution of the Palestinian issue, there will be a slippery slope of oth- new year will be sweeter than the last. Yet, the realists in us recognize that this mind. Then, if you can, help the people you don’t know with your time This is a historic event—the first agreement with a Muslim coun- er nations following suit, ultimately leaving the Palestinians alone pandemic isn’t waning any time soon, and that living in these unsettling times or money. Check out volunteer opportunities—both in-person and vir- try in a quarter century. (Egypt signed a peace treaty with Israel in in their struggle for statehood. will be the new normal for the foreseeable future. So, here are my annual tips tual—at the JUF TOV Volunteer Network at juf.org/TOV. To give to the 1979 and Jordan in 1994.) Not all details are clear yet, but we do know At least one Rumors have it that the road is indeed being paved. At least one for sweetening the new year—even in the age of the coronavirus. JUF Annual Campaign, visit donatenow.juf.org. that the agreement was reached with the help of U.S. mediation and other Arab country and possibly two might follow in U.A.E.’s foot- with the apparent encouragement of Saudi Arabia, the primary re- other Arab steps, including Oman, which has had hosted an Israeli interests AND BE KIND—TO YOURSELF. gional power heading the Sunni bloc of Muslim nations. office in the past, and Saudi Arabia, the most important Sunni COOK LIKE YOUR BUBBE USED TO COOK. In our non-pandemic No matter who you are, life is hard- The relationship, kept under the radar for over 25 years, has country might country in the region. Saudi Arabia’s clerics are strongly anti-Is- lives, most of us—unlike our grandparents’ generation—lack the time 3 er for all of us than it was before the coronavirus. So, give yourself a 1 now come to light for several reasons and shared interests—in- rael and its economic interests in the Arab world and historic sup- and energy to spend hours at the stove. But for many of us stationed break! Did you skip your virtual gym class to sleep in? Was your pre- cluding the two nations’ common and most important regional en- follow in port of the Palestinians preclude an immediate agreement with at home these days, we have a rare opportunity to spend most of our sentation to your colleagues over Zoom less dynamic than it would emy, Iran; critical business interests; and a desire to foster mutual Israel. Yet, the U.A.E. move, a weather balloon for Riyadh, could waking hours just steps from our kitchen. With the High Holidays have been in person? Are you not as gifted an algebra teacher to your investments in several sectors, including high-tech. the U.A.E.’s lead them to thaw relations with Israel in the coming months. upon us, try making a dish that you’ve been meaning to get around to teen as, say, her algebra teacher? Perfect is the enemy of good—at least The agreement outlines opening embassies in both countries, If Israeli television is a harbinger of things to come, we are in one of these years—an old family favorite kugel, matzoh ball soup, or in quarantine. and facilitating commerce, cultural exchanges, and direct travel be- footsteps. for a warmer peace—warmer and closer than the one we have with a brisket recipe. For inspiration, turn to Chef Laura Frankel’s holiday tween Israel and the U.A.E.—with one Israeli airline already seeking Egypt and Jordan. Emirati leaders are publicly boasting about the recipes on p. 54. MAKE SHABBAT SPECIAL. One frustration for many of us, lately, 4 has been the loss of work/life balance and the blurring of the lines be- permission to overfly Saudi Arabia. agreement, while Israeli news is advertising vacations at Dubai tween our professional and personal lives. Want to make your daily While both Israel and the U.A.E. have lauded the agreement hotels and Abu Dhabi resorts. schedule feel less like the movie Groundhog Day? Shabbat is your an- (which Oman and Bahrain publicly called “bold and courageous”), the Middle The U.A.E. and Israel have even opened the telephone lines between the two swer. Whether you “roll on Shabbos” or not, we as Jews are given this Eastern players—including the Emiratis, the Israelis, and the Palestinians—also countries following the announcement of the new agreement—enabling us beautiful weekly reminder to take a beat, so do something you don’t view the accord through various lenses. to finally talk to one another directly. And once we start talking, who knows do the rest of the week to honor Shabbat. The U.A.E. is touting the agreement as supporting future Palestinian statehood, where peace might lead us. which Israel’s annexation plans would have endangered. For Israel, whose lead- ers still talk of future annexation, the agreement is seen as a landmark precedent DON’T GO IT ALONE. Though we can’t all physically be there for that shatters the long-held axiom according to which no (additional) Arab country BY OFER BAVLY | Director General, JUF Israel Office each other right now, we can still be there. If you feel lonely, blue, or 5 would normalize relations with Israel before the Palestinian issue is resolved. more severely depressed, talk to someone—a friend, a family member, Israelis are engaging in vocal discussions about the meaning of the accord. The or a professional. To find both individual counseling options and sup- right wing is conflicted between an admiration and respect for Netanyahu for nor- port groups, contact JCFS Chicago at JCFS.org or call 855-275-5237. malizing relations with an Arab country without relinquishing land (no “land for peace”), yet is simultaneously dismayed that annexation plans are postponed. SOAK UP EXTRA TIME WITH YOUR CREW. If you live with oth- Many on the right are criticizing Netanyahu for having missed a unique op- 6 ers—from your significant other to your homeschooled children—you portunity with a president in the White House who agreed to annexation (albeit likely are spending a lot more time with them these days. Perhaps the as part of a package deal, the price for which would be deferred). Some have gone pandemic has inspired you to connect with friends and family over a as far as calling Netanyahu’s move “the deception of the century.” Zoom game night or in real life over margaritas in the backyard with a few people in your social “bubble.” There are a lot of downsides to the pandemic, but more time with loved ones is a blessing.

LESS IS THE NEW MORE. Less bustling calendars. Less traffic. Less JUF has sent three delegations—in 2013, 2014, and 2015—to the U.A.E. carbon emissions. Less FOMO. Less noise. Savor this simpler time for Their itineraries included exploring the Jewish community—all ex-pats in Dubai; 7 U.S.-U.A.E. relations; commerce (then nascent and largely unspoken) between it won’t last forever. the U.A.E. and Israel; Iran; Islam in the U.A.E., and visits to mosques. The first two delegations—accompanied by William Cohen, former U.S. senator, representative, and defense secretary; George J. Mitchell, former U.S. senator; Wishing you a happy, healthy, and sweet new year! Marc Grossman, former U.S. ambassador; and Danny Sebright, president of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council—met with senior members of the For more JUF coronavirus resources, visit juf.org/coronavirusresources. U.A.E. government and foreign ministry, the very officials behind the recent breakthrough in U.A.E.-Israel relations. The national flag of the United Arab Emirates displayed on a Tel Aviv building following the agreement between the U.A.E. and Israel on establishing full diplomatic ties. (Oren Ziv/picture BY CINDY SHER  | Executive Editor alliance via Getty Images)

8 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 9 NOTED BY THE Helping his community breathe easier Ryan Feinstein had planned to volunteer at a local senior center for his bar mitzvah project. But he had NUMBERS to scrap his plans when the coronavirus pandemic started. It was then that he discovered that hospitals needed more ventilators for COVID-19 patients. So, he decided to raise money toward a ventilator at his local hospital, NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, by selling yard signs that say, “Smiles Shine $80,000 Through Masks.” To learn more about Ryan Feinstein’s $80,000 project, email [email protected] or A German organization that two professional soccer players visit foundation.northshore.org/ryan-feinstein. established to fight the coronavirus has donated approximately $80,000 to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland.

The WeKickCorona Initiative, established this year by Bayern Thinking outside the ‘Box’ to nourish kids Munich players Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich, gave the money after the museum asked for public contributions in Samantha Feinberg, a junior who serves on JUF’s the wake of the pandemic, which has paralyzed tourism. Voices 101 Board, has teamed up with classmate Sydney Shabbat on wheels Holubow, a senior, to start “Balance Boxes” for children. —JTA­­­ The teens, both Jewish students at Deerfield High On most Friday nights, residents of the Selfhelp Home—largely serving School, were inspired to create Balance Boxes when Holocaust survivors—would dress up and gather for Shabbat services and they realized many students relied on school for food dinner. While the COVID-19 crisis has forced the facility to cancel many other and intellectual stimulation. Each hand-assembled box gatherings, “our staff agreed—’Shabbat is never cancelled!’” reported Efrat is designed for a student in kindergarten through fifth Dallal, the facility’s chief marketing officer. They created the “Shabbat Cart,” grade, and includes meals, activities, books, puzzles, which is wheeled to each resident’s door, laden with Shabbat candles, wine, and games centered around a theme so students mini-challahs, and recordings of Shabbat songs. can receive a box that matches their interests.

High school volunteers with Hatzalah Chicago hand out masks to shoppers CULTURE P P! at Jewel.

ChaiFlicks, a film and TV streaming platform focused on Jewish-themed To the ‘rescue’ movies, launched in August. Its curtains parted to over 150 titles, including feature films, documentaries, shorts, and other entertainment, ‘Unpacking’ Israel education Tzvi Montrose, both a CPA and an EMT, is the founder and all of it either Jewish- or Israeli-themed. The idea was conceived back CEO of Hatzalah Chicago, a non-profit emergency medical in 2017 when Neil Friedman, founder of a Jewish-focused distribution Unpacked for Educators, a division of OpenDor Media (formerly Jerusalem U) service also working to stem the spread of coronavirus. The company, Menemsha Films, tried to sell the Hungarian Jewish film that offers digital education for Israel and Jewish content, has launched the organization, whose name means “rescue” in Hebrew, was 1945 to Netflix, but the popular streaming service passed. Friedman first of its kind inter-denominational program that includes 50 schools from founded in 2011 and is now 85 volunteers strong. “Our volunteers opted to create a Jewish version of Netflix where films like 1945 seven countries across the world. Among those participating in the 2020/2021 willingly walk into dangerous scenarios,” Montrose said. “This is could find a home. ChaiFlicks is available on every major streaming program are Chicago-area schools Rochelle Zell High School and Ida Crown a divine thing, putting others above yourself.” platform—Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV— and for iOS and Android Jewish Academy. The aim of the program is to strengthen Israel education in mobile devices and desktops. For more info, visit chaiflicks.com. Jewish schools around the world, working to create a shared language for how to For more information, contact —JTA teach about Israel. For more information, visit unpacked.education. [email protected] or (847) 454-0800. Pictured: The film Dough, starring Jonathan Pryce, is available on ChaiFlicks. Photo courtesy of ChaiFlicks.

10 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 11 Rabbanit Goldie Guy has joined Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation as the new Director of Religious Engagement. A former educator in MAZEL New York and Connecticut, she looks forward to sharing her extensive knowledge of the Torah, Talmud, and pastoral care with the community. TOV JEWISH FEDERATION OF CHICAGO Rabbi Jeff Stombaugh, formerly of Mishkan Chicago, was one of seven early-career rabbis to graduate from the Jewish Emergent Network’s Rabbinic Fellowship. During the fellowship, he worked as a full-time clergy member while doing additional tasks, with support and learning from Network and non-Network rabbis, teachers, and other experts. Stombaugh recently became the rabbi and executive director of “The Well” in Detroit.

Rabbi Dr. David Bauman has joined Akiba-Schechter ichael . arask | Julius Rosenwald Award Recipient Jewish Day School as its new Head of Judaic Studies and Community Engagement. Formerly, he taught Tanakh and Talmud at Solomon Schechter Day Jewish high school students Sammy Korol (left) and School of Metropolitan Chicago. A U.S. Navy Jacob Miller (right) were selected to earn a $2,500 chaplain, Bauman also teaches for the Florence National Merit Scholarship, placing them in the top Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. Prior to hrsa, September 17 1% of high school students in the country. Korol, who at­ his work in the U.S. Navy, Rabbi Bauman served tends Rochelle Zell Jewish High School, is a Diller Teen congregations in the United States and Canada, Fellow who plans to spend this year on a Young Judea including Lake Shore Drive Synagogue in Chicago. 11 a.m. Year Course gap year in Israel. The following year, he will o cost to attend study Computer Science and Spanish at Duke University. Miller, who attends Ida Crown Jewish Academy, is current­ Springboard and JUF awarded Daniel Warshawsky, ly studying Applied Mathematics at Harvard University. Engagement Director of CHUSY, as this year’s LEAD Award recipient. The LEAD Award (Leader Educator Advisor Dugma/Example) was created to recognize Register: .oraleeti outstanding adults who go above and beyond in their The following eight students received the Israel role of educating and caring for Jewish teens. Chosen This year’s event will be a virtual presentation. Experience Naftali Steinfeld Merit Scholarship: by teens, the award is usually given as part of the 18 A meeting link will be provided upon registration. Ori Bauman, Joseph Greenberg, Under 18 Community Celebration. In addition, LEAD Skokie, Wolcott School Skokie, Ida Crown Award finalists included Adam Blue, Eric Golberg, Samantha Isenstein, Jessie Morris Adam Rubenfire Devorah Bider, Jewish Academy , and . West Ridge/West Rogers Ella Liberman, Park, Bais Yaakov High West Ridge/West Rogers Vote by proxy: .oraleetiro School of Chicago Park, Bais Yaakov High Meira Tova Cohen, School of Chicago West Ridge/West Rogers Max Miller, Park, Bais Yaakov High Skokie, Ida Crown For more information, contact [email protected]. School of Chicago Jewish Academy Phillip Gertz, Avi Shapira, West Ridge/West Evanston, Evanston Rogers Park, Fasman Township High School UOTEWORTHY Yeshiva High School

The following two students received the Israel “Jewish learning is created by the Jews and is also creating Experience Women’s Board Presidential Merit the Jews. When you learn, you learn about yourself. So, Scholarship: learning one page of the Talmud is equivalent to two or three sessions with a psychoanalyst. That’s why people are Natalie Cabell, Gillian Rosenberg, interested—Jewish learning is a mirror into our soul.” Lakeview, Bradley Evanston, Evanston University Township High School —Adin Steinsaltz, acclaimed Jewish scholar, who died on Aug. 7, told the JTA in 2010

12 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 Our years on this earth are limited. COMMUNITY Our deeds don’t have to be.

Davis, Gidwitz and Glasser Young Leadership Award winner Brandon Prosansky and his wife, Marissa. That’s why we have endowed our gift to the Jewish Federation 1 2 3 4 of Metropolitan Chicago through the purchase of a life insurance policy. Jewish Chicago comes together

Decades from now, our memories will for first virtual Annual Meeting come alive every time ON SEPT. 17, Jewish Chicago will come together—just as it has throughout NextGen leaders’ engagement with JUF. She also chairs the Jewish Women’s a struggling family the COVID-19 crisis—for the Jewish Federation of Chicago’s first-ever virtual Foundation’s Economic Security/Legal Reform Subcommittee. enjoys a hot meal, a Annual Meeting. • The Samuel A. Goldsmith Award, spotlighting outstanding young Jewish frail Holocaust survivor The hour-long event, which begins at 11 a.m., will focus on the incredible ac- agency professionals shaping Chicago’s community, will go to Emily complishments of an unprecedented year and honor some of those who made White of JUF’s Israel Education Center and Elyse Saretsky of JUF’s Young gets the medicine she those accomplishments possible. Leadership Division. needs, a Jew in danger It will be punctuated by videos that spotlight the profound impact donors White guides JUF’s programs and response to antisemitism and Boycott, have had on the community, during the pandemic and beyond. Divestment & Sanctions efforts on campuses across Illinois and beyond, is rescued to Israel or a The meeting is chaired by Linda Becker Ginsburg. Registration is free of while also helping shape strategies nationally. Her work was a major factor young child embraces charge and open online at JUF.org/AnnualMeeting. in shifting federal government response on campus antisemitism and has AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS 120TH ANNUAL MEETING: tangibly helped make campuses safer for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Jewish learning. In less than two years as YLD Director, Saretsky has introduced a • Michael H. Zaransky will receive the 57th annual Julius Rosenwald Memorial “change-positive mentality” that has reshaped programming, strengthened Award, the Federation’s highest honor. The award, named for the preemi- staff and lay leadership, expanded the Division’s outreach to new audiences, Strengthen our nent business icon and philanthropist, recognizes a lifetime of outstanding and invigorated collaboration among departments within JUF. She also has community’s future by dedication and service to Chicago’s Jewish community. taken on leadership roles defining core organizational priorities throughout Zaransky is a former JUF/Federation Board Chair who has described his JUF, and is described by one supervisor as “one of the fastest rising young leaving a bequest or greatest passion as “giving back to society and helping those most vulnera- leaders in our organization.” ble in my community.” He headed JUF’s 2013 JUF Annual Campaign, as well other planned gift to the • as a wide range of key JUF committees. Professionally, he is founder and Presentation of the Shofar Award to 2020 JUF Annual Campaign Chair Marc Jewish Federation of managing principal of MZ Capital Partners and co-CEO of Prime Property Spellman, and introduction of 2021 Chair Kim Shwachman. Metropolitan Chicago. Investors, and has authored two books on commercial real estate investment. • Election of new Board members and the passing of the gavel from 2018-2020 • In the annual State of the Federation address, President Lonnie Nasatir will Board Chair Andrew S. Hochberg to incoming Board Chair Pam Friend discuss how JUF/Federation quickly pivoted to respond to a crisis unlike any Szokol. Create Your other, providing desperately needed financial resources and technical sup- port to its partner agencies, enabling them to deliver help where it was most BY JOEL SCHATZ needed. Nasatir also will set the course for the year ahead, in which other Jewish Legacy. challenges are set against a backdrop of rising antisemitism. • The Davis, Gidwitz & Glasser Award, celebrating an outstanding young vol- unteer leader’s achievements and promise, will be presented to Katie Berger. PHOTOS Berger, who has been described as “passionate about building a stronger Michael H. Zaransky (1) will receive Federation’s highest honor, the annual Julius Rosenwald Memorial Award at the Annual Meeting. Katie Berger (2) will be honored Jewish community,” is on the JUF/Federation Board and three major com- with the Davis, Gidwitz & Glasser Award. Elyse Saretsky (3) and Emily White (4) will missions and committees. After holding key roles with the Young Leadership both receive the Samuel A. Goldsmith Award. Division, including a stint as Campaign Chair, she was a prime mover in The Centennial Campaign creating the Ben Gurion Society Advisory Council, which strengthens Email [email protected] or call 312.357.4853 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 15 COMMUNITY

What were some of the other challenges you faced during your Chairmanship? persistence and a sense that we are here for something more than ourselves. What are some of the challenges—and opportunities—you believe are most Dad always looks for the hard jobs, taking on a challenging but successful effort A conversation with important for our community to focus upon in the years to come? to increase pro-Israel activity in Europe. Mom, it has been over 20 years since I have been very she passed away, but she had an unforgettable way of working with We must work on engaging the next generation in Federation life people that challenged them but always made them feel good about proud of my efforts to and connection to Israel. I think we know that the younger gen- their work and importance to the team. Our home was not par- erations have passion, but it is often directed toward non-Jewish Every year, ticularly religious, but very Zionistic. The observance level of my keep the community Andrew S. Hochberg issues and decentralized Jewish community activity. One thing we family, and my sister Amy’s, is much more than when I was growing learned during the pandemic is the importance of infrastructure; we connect up, and we are proud of the connection and observance level of our together, and to namely, larger institutions that can move quickly and powerfully kids. Outgoing JUF Chairman of the Board Andy Hochberg was at the helm of Chicago’s to address crises. Look closely at what Federation does, and you more young reinforce that JUF is Jewish community from 2018 to 2020, possibly the most eventful term in modern will see that we work every day to achieve the tikkun olam and so- Is there anything we haven’t asked that you’d like to share with cietal change that so many seek. Relating to Israel requires a dis- our community? the home for every Jew history. JUF News sat down with Hochberg and asked him to share some insights cussion of its own; put simply, the organized Jewish community people to about his momentous two years as Chairman. has to work to interest our young while at the same time under- Israel, Jewish History has shown that when the Jewish people are unified, great and potentially every standing the community’s relevance to modern Israel. Our leader- things happen—and when they are not, disaster strikes. I am deep- ship has to adjust to a new reality where the relationship is a true life, and one ly concerned about the lack of civility in our society and our com- citizen of Chicago. partnership, with agreements and disagreements, that goes be- munity. Sinat chinam, causeless hatred, is blamed for the fall of the yond the donor-donee relationship it was in previous generations. Temple. Today’s partisan and denominational splits are concern- Q. Andy, one month after you took office, the most lethal antisemitic attack in U.S. history took place at another. ing. Social media has made it easy and acceptable to attack others Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue. How did you respond? Have your community priorities shifted during your time as without ever really engaging them. I have been very proud of my Chairman? What are the issues or programs that are closest to efforts to keep the community together, and to reinforce that JUF A. We responded to the Tree of Life attack in various ways. First, we worked with our community leaders to your heart? is the home for every Jew and potentially every citizen of Chicago. immediately secure our communal institutions. We quickly engaged with the national Secure Community I am grateful for the support of my wife, Laurie, my family, my business part- Network to assess best practices. We also provided moral support to Pittsburgh’s Jewish communal leaders. Yes. After the attack at Tree of Life, we had to be concerned primarily with ners, and JUF’s amazing volunteers and staff. Finally, we launched a security fund to provide matching grants to encourage community institutions to in- community safety; that priority has morphed for now to health, safety, and vest in their security. Many institutions took advantage of this program, which leveraged $4 million to financial sustainability. One of the ways we are helping agencies navigate in enhance security at 88 Jewish schools, synagogues, community centers, camps, and agencies across this unprecedented time is through our Technical Assistance Collaborative BY LINDA S. HAASE our community. (p.22). It enables agencies to access wide-ranging professional expertise, from fundraising, finance, and marketing to technology, human resources, and em- When Lonnie Nasatir became JUF President in July 2019, you became the first JUF ployment law. It meets a new need and is an important way Federation adds Chairman of the Board in 40 years to partner with a new chief executive. How did value to the community. Also, I am very committed to Jewish education, both you help ensure that transition was so seamless? What made you and Lonnie such day school and supplementary. We must continue to find ways to make Jewish a great team? life affordable.

Lonnie is a dynamic leader who distinguished himself at the Anti-Defamation Engaging the next generations in Jewish life is critical to Jewish continuity. League fighting antisemitism and hate. He is doing an excellent job of leading What are some of the strides that have been made, and what do you think our community. He is a great communicator; we have been clear and honest comes next? with each other in every interaction. Since he came aboard in the middle of my 3 term, he quickly bought into some of my priority objectives, such as intensi- We have developed and are developing a tremendous number of pro- fied focus on adults with developmental disabilities. As I have 25 years of ser- grams oriented at the next generation. Models are changing in vice to this Federation, I had institutional memory and experience that I think camp, synagogue, and day school life, even Hillels—and we are he found useful, including my role as Campaign Chair. I was pleased to join embracing and pioneering some of that change. Every year, in advancing his goals and objectives as well. We communicate very well—we we connect more young people to Israel, Jewish life, and have a standing call every day to check in and catch up. one another. We are seeing thousands of young Jews par- ticipating in Jewish life today, but we want to see tens of PHOTOS COVID-19 has been a crisis of momentous proportions; JUF has been re- thousands of young people “doing Jewish” tomorrow. And we must continue to make day school education 1. JUF Chairman of the Board Andy Hochberg has sponding to the pandemic in profound ways from the beginning. Tell us how been at the helm of the Chicago Jewish community JUF's bold response unfolded. more affordable and engage families in Jewish life. We since 2018. Photo credit: Robert Kusel. also must ensure the financial sustainability of Jewish 2. Hochberg (right) at the 2019 JUF Annual Meeting The crisis obviously came quickly and furiously. Lonnie and I knew that we were organizations during and post pandemic. with Julius Rosenwald Memorial Award recipient Billy going to have to make swift decisions, so we convened a COVID-19 Task Force, in- Silverstein (left) and JUF President Lonnie Nasatir cluding chairs of major committees and professionals from Planning & Allocations. You were the first JUF Chairman in history whose moth- (middle). Photo credit: Robert Kusel. We called every member of the Executive Committee personally and then got the Board er, Barbara, served as Chairman of the Board. In addition, 3. Yiftach and Tal Ramon, sons of the late Israeli astronaut involved in making important allocations and operational decisions, from cancellation of your father, Larry, served as Chairman of the JUF Annual Ilan Ramon and his late wife Rona, presented an award 2 of appreciation to Hochberg in 2019 for JUF’s support of Israel trips to community support for human needs. We advanced money to organizations Campaign. How did your unique family legacy shape your 1 the Ramon Foundation’s work in JUF’s Partnership Together to support operations and enable them to accelerate delivery of emergency financial aid, food, leadership style? And how do you view your own legacy? community of Kiryat Gat. The foundation inspires young Israelis in and medical care. We provided PPE to institutions, too. We weren’t afraid to have skin in the game: the fields of science, aviation, and space exploration. JUF leveraged resources from not just the annual campaign, but also our endowment and access to Mom and Dad were and are great examples who stressed the importance additional credit. And Lonnie and Steve [Nasatir] were instrumental in the important stage of raising the of giving both time and money to the community. They modeled tenacity and COVID-19 relief fund from major donors. 16 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 17 COMMUNITY Stress-Free Car Buying YOUR TECHNOLOGY TEAM BUYING & LEASING SPECIALISTS For people who need the ability

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INNOVATIVE. THOUGHTFUL. EXPERIENCED. Traits any organization would love to have in a leader—especially in times of crisis. These are among the many qualities Pam Friend Szokol brings as incoming Board Chair of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago. When she takes the gavel later this month, Szokol becomes the third woman to guide an organization that has served the needs and neediest of Chicago’s MISHPACHA Jewish community for more than 120 years—and that has been a central part of her family’s civic involvement for most of that time. “Pam becomes Board Chair in the midst of a crisis unlike any we have known,” JUF President Lonnie Nasatir said, “and few others could be as prepared. Her knowledge and understanding of all that JUF does is unmatched, and her devo- tion to innovation will be essential as we navigate the unknown.” As the most recent chair of JUF’s Overall Planning and Allocations approved Committee, Szokol cultivated an in-depth understanding of the breadth and MISHPACHA depth of JUF’s impact, inspired by how JUF touches every facet of Jewish life. JUF’s response to the pandemic, working hand-in-hand with its partner agen- ✓5-Star Kosher Meals Studios, cies to meet the incredible needs, is just the latest example. “We are certainly in unprecedented times,” Szokol said. “A woman Board ✓Social Events 1 and 2 Bedrooms, Chair and a woman Campaign Chair (Kim Shwachman) at the same time! I’m ✓Inspirational Classesapproved Furnished and Unfurnished, very excited to be part of that. It’s a tremendous opportunity to help our com- munity, make critical differences in people’s lives, and represent the strength ✓Cultural Outings Short and Long Term of women here. I feel very proud and passionate about that. “I’m fortunate to follow outgoing Chairman Andy Hochberg, who has been a re- Her philanthropic ✓Vibrant Environment Apartment Rentals. markable leader during this difficult time,” she said. “He’s done a masterful job of and civic involvement has setting the stage for me to move seamlessly into this role in a position of strength.” not been limited to JUF. She heads Szokol’s family has long been engaged with JUF. Her grandfather, Neison the Harris Family Foundation, serves on the Harris, and his brother, Irving, were major philanthropists who carried on Executive Committee of the Family Institute at Northwestern University, and their father’s proud legacy of Federation support. Her uncle, King Harris, is heavily involved with Northwestern and the University of Chicago, as well as chaired JUF’s 2018 Annual Campaign. with the board of the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Marketing Committee But for Szokol, it was her eldest daughter’s bat mitzvah in 2005, and the trip of the Lyric Opera. a Jewish Senior Living Community to Israel then with her children Kimberly, Elizabeth, and William, that “really As her term begins, Szokol said she’s eager to work with Nasatir to articulate began my personal connection with JUF.” a new vision of what the community will look like in the future. A friend at JUF helped her plan the trip, which included visits to JUF- “I have a strong commitment to use and leverage data to continue our under- supported programs there. The impact those efforts had on people’s lives reso- standing of our community,” she said. That data will include results from the JUF a Jewish Senior Living Community nated with the whole family. Population Study now underway, which will identify needs, trends, and new di- “We were exposed to the beauty and diversity of the land and the people, and rections and “inform many decisions that will help us reimagine our work. to the many programs JUF supports,” Szokol said. “Seeing those first-hand cre- “I’m also looking forward to engaging the next generation of leaders in the ated a special understanding of the work JUF does there.” incredible work of JUF in new, innovative ways.” Please call to schedule a tour. One effort she found particularly moving was the Israel Children’s Zone initiative in JUF’s Partnership Together region of Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir, 773-465-6700 • www.Park-Plaza.org which improved the lives of 6,500 local schoolchildren. BY JOEL SCHATZ In the years since that first trip, Szokol has been extremely active on JUF’s 6840 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL 60645 Board, serving on more than two dozen different commissions and commit- tees, chairing OPAC and the Breakthrough Fund Committee and co-chairing Park Plaza is proudly owned by Northwest Home for the Aged, a non-profit. the Health & Human Services Commission. DID YOU KNOW? JUF is helping CJE SeniorLife and The Selfhelp Home with increased staffing costs 18 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 and PPE. COMMUNITY

Chicago Jewish Day Take a seat on the couch School selected as Author/psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb to headline virtual Lion Luncheon Oct. 15 model school CHICAGO JEWISH DAY SCHOOL (CJDS) has been selected by WHEN LORI GOTTLIEB’S BESTSELLING Do you have advice for people in coping with the Leading in Hebrew national initiative as the second model BOOK  on psychotherapy—Maybe You Should the pandemic? school for Hebrew teaching and learning. Talk to Someone—came out last year, she never What people often do is push down those The Leading in Hebrew initiative, a selective three-year plus could have predicted that a global pandemic feelings and say, ‘Well I don’t have COVID or I program, was designed by Hebrew at the Center (HATC) to cre- would strike a year later. Now, the entire hu- have a roof over my head, and I didn’t lose my ate model schools of Hebrew excellence in regions throughout man population, it seems, could use a thera- job.’ Instead of making the feelings go away, the country. HATC expects to develop exemplary Hebrew pro- pist to help us through these unsettling times. they come out in other ways: in insomnia, in grams, with cohorts of master teacher leaders, that become na- Gottlieb, a Jewish writer and psychotherapist short-temperedness, or in too much food or tional demonstration schools. based in Los Angeles, will headline the virtual wine… It doesn’t really address this issue—it just This effort will be led on the ground by Judy Finkelstein- JUF Women’s Division 2021 Lion Luncheon on makes it worse. I really would encourage people Taff, Head of School; Tamar Cytryn, Director of Jewish Studies Thursday, Oct. 15. to use their feelings as a guide to start to take and Campus Life; and Penina Berdugo, Director of Hebrew In her book—equal parts self-help and mem- care of their psychological immune system. Curriculum; with the HATC leadership of Tal Gale, Chief oir—she invites readers to take a seat on the Program Officer; and Liat Kadosh, Director of Embedded therapy couch alongside four of her clients, There is a point in the book where you ask your Expertise. Rosov Consulting will lead the effort to document and as well as in Gottlieb’s sessions with her own therapist what he thinks of you and he said you assess this initiative. therapist. A former film and TV executive for have a good ‘neshama’—Hebrew for ‘soul’ or ‘es- “We could not be more pleased to see this bold initiative come shows like Friends and ER, Gottlieb switched sence.’ Why did you include that anecdote? to Chicago, building upon the strong engagement with Hebrew professional paths when she discovered that as It’s a question we all have—what does my ther- education that has always been a hallmark of our community,” much as she enjoys crafting fictional dramas, apist really think about me since I’m coming in said JUF President Lonnie Nasatir. “This is a terrific opportuni- she loves helping people work through their here and being so vulnerable? And what he said ty to leverage both the expertise of Hebrew at the Center and real-life dramas even more. She is also a con- is, ‘I [like you], but not for the reasons I think you CJDS’s wonderful faculty, leadership and families, and advancing tributing editor and weekly “Dear Therapist” want. You want me to think you’re smart or fun- our shared belief in Hebrew’s power to deepen Jewish identity columnist for The Atlantic. Her book is current- ny or interesting.’ Rather, he said, ‘I like your ne- and connection.” ly being adapted into a TV series starring Eva shama.’ When we talk about appreciating other Longoria. I caught up with Gottlieb on a break people, can we see their essence? The concept For more information, visit hebrewatthecenter.org. from filming the show. of neshama is so powerful as we redefine what it means to love and be loved. Q. Why did you write the book? A. We can learn so much about ourselves Why did you decide to reveal so much about through the lens of other people’s stories. A lot yourself and your own therapy? of us feel very alone in our struggles, so I want- I write in the book that my most significant cre- ed to bring people into the therapy room to get dential [as a therapist] is that I’m a card-carry- people to see what I get to see. ing member of the human race. One of the things I really wanted to do is break The title of the book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone isn’t just a nod toward down the barrier between being the ‘expert,’ and just being a person in the ‘maybe you should see a therapist,’ but it also means that maybe we should talk world. I use my humanity in the therapy room all the time…I use the fact that more to one another. I know what it’s like to struggle—to help other people with their struggles.

What is the most common thread you see in your clients? Disconnection. There are so many people who are married to the person that BY CINDY SHER  | Executive Editor they want to be married to, and they have family and friends—but they’re not really connecting. People are ships passing in the night. A lot of couples are co-computing at night, on their devices, and even their children are running around to a million different things…. We’re not being nourished by the people Women who make an individual gift of $5,000 or more to the 2021 JUF Annual who we really want to connect with. Campaign are invited to attend the 2021 Lion Luncheon. The cost of the event is $36 or $72 with lunch. (For the lunch option, a kosher lunch will be delivered to your How does COVID make your book more relevant to people’s lives now? home in the Chicagoland area.) To inspire future generations, we encourage you I’m getting so much mail from readers now saying the book is the balm they to invite your daughters,daughters-in-law, and/or granddaughters to this event. needed because it addresses so many of the themes that people are experienc- To register for the Lion Luncheon on October 15, and to sign up for a one-time, Chicago Jewish Day School students practice Hebrew. (Photo credit: Jen Minkus.) ing: loss, grief, mortality, and connection. These themes permeate the stories optional virtual discussion of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone on October 7, in the book. visit juf.org/2021LionLuncheon or call Vivienne Henning at (312) 357-4823.

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The students had planned to to help agencies in need give her the diploma at their grad- uation ceremony, but when the graduation was switched to a virtu- WHEN THE PANDEMIC HIT, one local agency’s head described the situation keep their clients healthy; obtain necessary supplies like food, toilet paper, and al ceremony due to the coronavirus, as “standing in the middle of a hurricane without an umbrella.” Unprepared PPE; and help their staffs navigate complex issues and extensive changes. they planned the special ceremony. and stressed, Shana Erenberg, Executive Director of Libenu, began looking By describing the “step-by-step process of reacting and moving into more of “Somehow the right people came for resources to help her agency keep its kosher residential facilities for adults a mitigating role and recovery,” Erenberg said, the webinars offered practical together at the right time,” Schreiber with disabilities afloat. steps to keep organizations moving even at a time when panic ran rampant. said at the ceremony. “As a result, now She—and the leaders of 97 other local Jewish agencies and synagogues— And beyond spring, the Technical Assistance Collaborative has helped organi- I am offered an honorary degree to recog- turned to the Technical Assistance Collaborative, a new project designed to zations find ways to move forward in both the short- and long-term. nize that my life, learning, and experiences are support these organizations through unprecedented tough times. The pro- Many organizations have sought help with scenario planning to figure out how worthy of that honor.” Israel’s emergency medical service has been on the front lines in gram, created by JUF in partnership with local foundations, is the only one of to pivot their usual activities during the pandemic and save money to reopen after- Schreiber is the mother of two sons, four grandchildren, and its kind in the country. wards. Nineteen organizations, including summer camps dealing with cancella- three great-grandchildren. Her husband died nine years ago. the fight against coronavirus while also contending with terrorist “This collaborative gave us the opportunity to do more than just put band- tions, have each received up to 10 hours of financial modeling. Meanwhile, cohort Schreiber and her family hid in villages and forests in Poland for attacks, car accidents, and other threats to Israeli lives. aids on large scale problems—it is empowering organizations to work with sessions have dealt with issues like employment law for workforce reductions and several months beginning in 1939 when she was 7 years old. She professionals to help them make the most well-informed, thoughtful decisions wellness screenings; navigating the Federal CARES Act; and tracking the disaster then spent nearly six years in a slave labor camp in Siberia. She But Magen David Adom is not government-funded. Its 25,000 for their organizations,” said Jordan Goodman, Chair of CFP’s Jewish Giving cycle through the Chicago Jewish community with advice at every step. watched family members freeze and starve to death, according to EMTs and paramedics, most of them volunteers, rely on support Committee. “We are excited to continue to support this program so it can grow “The work that the Collaborative is doing in Chicago to address fundamental the report. from people like you for the supplies and equipment they need and support even more organizations.” capacity needs of Jewish organizations is as important, if not at times more im- Liberated at 14, Schreiber was sent to a displaced persons camp As a jumping off point, the program sent out a series of surveys. The survey re- portant, than access to additional financial resources,” said Boardified’s found- in Germany. She married her husband when she was 15 and had to perform their lifesaving work. sponses revealed that in addition to financial support, organizations like Libenu er, Alicia Oberman. “The close collaboration, trust, and partnership between her first child the following year. The family immigrated to the Magen David Adom helps Israel in these most difficult times by were looking for resources like scenario planning, executive coaching, technologi- local funders and JUF is essential to recognizing needs and providing access to United States in 1960. cal integration, and more. Through a partnership with Boardified, an organization meaningful interventions as soon as possible.” “When I finally got the diploma, I kissed it,” Schreiber told the working tirelessly to save lives, no matter what crisis comes designed to empower Jewish nonprofits, the Technical Assistance Collaborative The program continues to offer “very useful tools at a very critical time,” Post. “I just couldn’t believe it was mine.” their way. Join us to keep the people of Israel safe and provides a variety of no-cost services to meet a wide range of needs. Erenberg said. Sessions in late summer and early fall include a series on leader- strong this coming year. Shanah Tovah. The services—which include personalized support for individual organiza- ship communication and fundraising from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Pictured: Miriam Schreiber speaks after being presented with an honorary tions as well as cohort programs—help to “improve the long-term performance School of Management; virtual education planning for local youth movements diploma at the New England Jewish Academy in Hartford, Conn., Aug. 16, 2020. (Screen shot from YouTube) Keep Israelis healthy at afmda.org/rosh or call 866.632.2763. of the agencies while meeting the short-term needs” during the pandemic, said from M², The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education; advice for dealing JUF Board Chairman Andy Hochberg. “New challenges required new answers, with prospective Israel travelers from crisis communication consultants; and and the program provided a new and effective way to help the agencies cope health and safety information relating to reopening synagogues. BY MARCY OSTER  | JTA with the crisis.” A series of webinars have helped wide-ranging organizations—97 to date— whose facilities remained open during the quarantine, to pivot their programs; BY MICHELLE COHEN  | Staff Writer afmda.org

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Even a pandemic WHEN HIGHLAND PARK’S MALLY ZOBERMAN RUTKOFF is honored at As The Washington Post’s Eli Saslow recounted in his 2018 book about Black, the “What You Do Matters 2020 Risa K. Lambert Chicago Virtual Event,” a Sept. 15 Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist, Black encoun- online gathering sponsored by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum tered a group of bright students from various backgrounds who, through casual couldn’t stop the Lewis (USHMM), she will share the spotlight with University of Chicago discussion and vigorous intellectual debate, challenged, often unwit- Shouldn’t generational wealth graduate student R. Derek Black, the event’s keynote speaker. tingly, his firmly held views about Black people, Jews, immigrants, Summer Interns On the surface of it, the two are a most unlikely pair. and members of other minority groups. Among the most influential be steered by a generational firm? Rutkoff, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, served as chair of members of his student cohort was a classmate Matthew Stevenson, Chicago’s Holocaust Community Services Leadership Committee. Personal an Orthodox Jew, who began inviting Black to his weekly Shabbat 2020 HAS BEEN an unforgettable year to say the least. When She was also the first chair of the USHMM’s Chicago Children of dinners with a diverse group of students. We know that continuity is everything, so we’re three generations the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, no one expected Survivors group and launched the National Children of Survivors relationships... Black, who said that he had come to New College with “an ex- strong and counting. Passing down (and up!) knowledge to stay this year to take quite the turn it did. Despite all the challenges programs and trips to Washington, D.C. Long involved with the treme sense of confidence” in his white nationalist ideology, a be- close to what matters to your family today — and tomorrow. that we all have faced due to the coronavirus, JUF has continued Jewish elderly—first as a geriatric social worker, later as a lay lead- are how you lief system in which he had maintained that “we had the science to uphold its promise to make the world a better place. As an independent firm, we can secure your family’s financial er—Rutkoff served as chair of the CJE SeniorLife and has been a correct,” found himself questioning everything he had once ac- Thanks to an incredible group of supervisors, even the coro- longtime board member. She has also been a JUF board member cepted as gospel. Eventually, in an email he sent to the Southern future using the industry’s most innovative tools for: change the navirus couldn’t stop the Lewis Summer Internship Program, and JUF Women’s Board member for many years. Poverty Law Center, which promotes racial justice and tracks hate an eight-week work/study professional development program • Life Insurance • Health Insurance Black, on the other hand, is the son of Southern Florida white world. crimes, he renounced white nationalism, dissociated himself from aimed at furthering professional and leadership skills through nationalists, Chloe and Don Black, and the godson of David Duke, racist and antisemitic groups, and apologized for the harm he had • Employee Benefits • Business & Estate Planning fieldwork and weekly seminars. Through these seminars, interns the former grand wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) done to people of color and to Jews. had the opportunity to grow as professionals, learn about the who continues to espouse racist, antisemitic, and neo-Nazi theo- That was in 2013. Today, Black, who is a doctoral student in Chicago Jewish community, and about how their Jewish identity ries. Don Black, who was also active in the KKK and the American European history at the University of Chicago, where he is writ- fits into their professional work. Nazi Party, co-hosted a white nationalist radio program with R. Derek, who ful- ing his dissertation on “how medieval ideas were responsible for creating racist The program obviously looked drastically different than in past ly embraced his parents’ and godfather’s beliefs in white superiority. ideas,” such as slavery, said that his relationship with his parents remains “ex- years. Interns worked mostly virtually, utilizing tools like Zoom to Blame college and a group of classmates for R. Derek Black’s appearance at a tremely strained.” connect with their coworkers. Although it wasn’t the in-person Holocaust-related event. Newly married and now based in Baltimore, where his wife is a clinical psy- experience that we were expecting, the leaders of this program After a childhood of homeschooling—his parents “loudly complained” about the chologist, he speaks frequently about his background and his liberation from RFGinsure.com • 847.679.0700 worked tirelessly to ensure that we still had a productive and edu- diversity of the schools in Palm Beach County, he said—and racism and antisemitism in the hopes of helping others break free from hateful cational summer filled with experiences to help us grow. two years at a community college, Black headed off to speech and actions. This summer, there were a total of 68 interns—37 in the place- Sarasota’s New College of Florida, the small, elite Just as his own transformation began on a micro level—Shabbat dinners and stu- ment program and 31 in the certificate program. Placement in- honors college of the State University System dent give-and-take—he said, the most effective way of getting through to others is terns worked for a JUF department or partner organization four of Florida, where he began undergoing a through sharing thoughts and ideas with “the people in our lives who listen to us. days a week and attended a weekly seminar every Friday. transformation. “Personal relationships feel insignificant,” he continued, “but they’re how The certificate internship program was a new addition this year, you change the world.” due to extraordinary circumstances pertaining to the pandemic. Due to cancellations of summer opportunities, interns were given The “What You Do Matters 2020 Risa K. Lambert Chicago Virtual Event” starts at the opportunity to participate in the certificate program, which noon. It is free, but registration is required at ushmm.org. consisted of attending weekly seminars to further their profes- sional development while working with their Jewish peers. BY ROBERT NAGLER MILLER I got to see firsthand and play a small part in furthering the im- pact that JUF makes. I was placed in the JUF Communications de- Robert Nagler Miller is a journalist and editor who writes frequently about arts and Jewish- partment, where I gained valuable experiences, met new people, related topics from his home in Chicago. and furthered my professional development as a journalism ma- jor. One of the primary projects I enjoyed working on was the an- nual 36 Under 36 list, which showcases young Jewish Chicagoans 1 changing the community for good. I got to see firsthand—and PHOTOS play a small part in—furthering the impact that JUF makes. 1. R. Derek Black, What You Do Matters 2020 Risa K. Lambert Chicago Virtual Event keynote speaker. Photo credit: Melissa Lyttle. Andrew Robinson • Allan Kaplan • Elliott Robinson • Jeff Simon • Dov Robinson 2. Jordana Rutkoff Greenberg (left) with Mally Rutkoff of Highland Park, who will be BY MADISON HAYES  | Lewis Summer Intern honored at the virtual event. Photo Credit: Lynn Renee Photography. Madison Hayes is a senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Securities and investment advisory services offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc. A registered broker/dealer 2 member and investment advisor, FINRA/SIPC. The Robinson Financial Group is independently owned and operated. 24 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 25 COMMUNITY Rabbi Shoshana Conover leads Temple Sholom

AFTER TAKING THE HELM at Temple Sholom of Chicago in July, Rabbi Shoshanah Conover became the synagogue’s first female senior rabbi. In fact, she is the first woman ever to hold that title in Chicago proper. While Conover recognizes the significance of her position, she credits those who came before her for paving the way for female Jewish leaders like herself. “I owe a debt of gratitude to all women in every movement of Judaism who have been dedicated to learning and teaching Jewish text and taking on leadership in synagogue life,” she said. “They have opened doorways that could lead to a mo- ment like this.” Conover’s appointment at Temple Sholom is a testament to her innovative leadership, extensive knowledge of Judaism, and commitment to the communi- ty. Conover previously held the role of assistant rabbi at the congregation for 13 years, and she said she found a great female role model there, as well. “Our Cantor Emerita, Aviva Katzman, was the first female cantor in the city of Chicago,” Conover said. “Her spiritual leadership has been an inspiration to me.” The rabbi’s love of the Jewish people and Jewish texts, combined with a strong interest in social justice, led her to rabbinical school after earning her B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. “At a certain point, I thought ‘I want to have keys that would access the wisdom of our people in really deep ways,’ and I knew that rabbinical school would help me to do that,” she said. As a rabbinic student, Conover’s strong character and conscience made a last- ing impression, and those qualities continue to make her a beloved Jewish leader. “She stood out as a woman of outstanding potential, gifted academically and pas- torally, that unique combination of heart, mind, and soul that all rabbis ought to personify, but that Rabbi Conover really does,” said Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Moving forward, Conover will bring that same passion and wisdom to her The mortgage expert you trust role as Temple Sholom’s senior rabbi. 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26 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 COMMUNITY Attitude of gratitude for summer 2020

THE LAST DAY OF CAMP during any summer is a messy mix of Mask up emotions— happiness, pride, sadness, longing for just a few more precious days before the stress of the school year begins. This summer, though, our emotions were on overload. The first day of Apachi J Camp brought familiar faces, excited camp- or mail it in 2 25 Years of MRW Supporters ers, and counselors, and a whole new SAVE THE DATE THE ADAGE “vote early and often” is woven into the literary lore of Chicago. As set of to-dos. Temperature checks. Small groups. Face coverings. A 5 the 2020 General Election approaches, and Illinois’ COVID-19 positivity rate stub- 25th Annual Benefit Luncheon shorter session. bornly refuses to turn the curve, voters are being encouraged to vote early (by mail WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 or in-person). The good news is that there is plenty of time to take advantage. But through it all, smiling The Illinois General Assembly’s Special Legislative Session, notable for pas- eyes above the masks were sage of a roughly flat state budget and COVID-19 relief measures in four long proof that we squeezed in ev- days, also passed important enhancements to the Illinois Election Code. The ery last bit of Apachi fun. We and the beat goes on... measures help to ensure voters avoid coronavirus exposure and safely vote owned it. Summer 2020 was amazing! Supporting Myra Rubenstein Weis (LIFE) early or on Nov. 3. State Sen. Julie Morrison, a chief architect and sponsor of PA Cancer Survivorship Program, Arts 4Health The success of this unusu- Honorees 101-642, spent hours fielding questions in the Senate Chamber. Morrison deftly Eileen Rubenstein Goldstein and a high school pilot program educating explained the need and rationale behind the bill’s enhancements with particular al Apachi summer was truly a and Paul Goldstein, MD the next generation about Personalized attention to the robust vote-by-mail plan. team effort fueled by a communi- Medicine, as well as other community health initiatives. Every person who voted in any of the last three Illinois elections—2018, 2019, ty cheering us on, parents who are For information contact NorthShore University or the March 2020 election—should have been sent a vote-by-mail application true partners, and the most resilient go HealthSystem Foundation (847) 926-5003 or group of campers who came ready every ica by now. In Chicago, for example, voters can complete and sign the applica- Ch foundation.northshore.org/mrw : JCC tion and mail it back. Additionally, all registered voters can go directly to the single day to embrace this summer fully. Photo credit Chicago Board of Election’s website and complete a mail-in-ballot application Beyond the robust vote-by-mail plan, there are numerous additional voting We are grateful to our community partners who online. Voters can also call the Chicago Board of Elections directly and ask improvements, including but not limited to: stepped up in a big way to make sure we could deliver a true Apachi summer. Apachi Old Town and Apachi Northside relocated to that an application be sent to their address. Similar practices apply to the Cook • Election Day is established as a state holiday. This will open up schools, uni- Chicago Jewish Day School and Emanuel Congregation, respec- County and Lake County election boards. Across the state, vote-by-mail ballots versities, and government offices to serve as polling places; will be mailed out beginning Sept. 24. tively, and Apachi Rogers Park spread out to a second site at Ida • Election judges can be as young as 16; Once received by the voter, there are expanded options for returning your Crown Jewish Academy. Also, in Northbrook, ‘Z’ Frank Apachi Day This year signed and completed ballot. The recommended options are to drop it in a • Optional in-person curb-side voting during early voting or on Election Day Camp worked with Winkelman Elementary School, who kindly al- mailbox, or deposit it into a secure ballot drop box. The law provides that all at discretion of the election authority; lowed us use of their parking lot for camper drop off, temperature we’re making the mailed applications post-marked no later than Nov. 3 will be counted, as long as • New voter registrants can complete a request for a mail-in-ballot when com- screenings, and pick-up. It takes a village, and these partners really received within 14 days. Certainly, with national concerns about post office ca- pleting online voter registration; showed up for the community and for our kids. impossible And speaking of our kids, after months of being at home and pacity, early mail-in voting will help ensure your vote is counted. Additionally, • Early voting at Election Clerks’ main offices will begin Sept. 24; in the event the vote-by-mail ballot is rejected, voting early will leave ample away from friends, Apachi campers came ready for a summer • Election authorities must provide public notice of services and equipment time for corrections. filled with happiness, new friends, and new activities. While available to assist elderly voters and voters with disabilities. many of their parents thanked us for giving them the summer IS R The many additional enhancements come with an approximate $17 billion their kids so badly needed, we are the ones who want to say thank A E price tag, which should be significantly off-set by federal CARES Act funds and you. We are so proud, so grateful, and so inspired by our Apachi L are a likely reason why the legislation sunsets after the 2020 General Election. campers—not only following new safety rules but for bringing Many voters cherish the ritual of in-person voting at their regular polling their love, their unbridled enthusiasm, their kindness, their open For decades JUF’s Public Affairs Department has encouraged higher Jewish precinct, proudly displaying their voter bracelet receipt and eagerly awaiting hearts, and their smiling faces to camp every day. turnout through its “Voter Registration” campaign. While 75% of American election night returns. In the age of COVID-19, both the act of voting and the With summer now a wonderful memory and an unusual school Jews regularly vote (in contrast to about 50% of all Americans), the long-term trend is troubling: that 75% used to be 90%. Forebodingly, a high percentage announcement of election results will look different this year. year upon us, trust us when we say we can learn a lot from these of Jewish young adults have been bypassing the polls. Neither CJE SeniorLife’s Lieberman Center nor Gidwitz Place will be polling kids. We know that we are strong, united, and flexible. Together places this November. However, voting tradition will not deter resident Helen we made summer happen. Together, we can do anything. To apply online to vote-by-mail… Kamm. “I’m thankful to be able to vote from Gidwitz with the mail-in option Cook County: cookcountyclerk.com/agency/vote-mail; —WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE City of Chicago: chicagoelections.gov/en/vote-by-mail.html; because every vote counts.” POSSIBLE. FROM JCC CHICAGO AND APACHI J CAMPS The rest of Illinois: elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx. Pictured: Illinois State Sen. Julie Morrison, member of the Illinois Jewish Legislative Caucus, who along with State Rep. Kelly Burke were chief sponsors of the November 2020 election To sign up to be an election judge… JCC Chicago is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our Cook County: cookcountyclerk.com/agency/election-judges enhancements legislation and testified in support. community. City of Chicago: chicagoelections.gov/en/serving-as-a-judge-of-election.html L’Shana Tova U’Metuka BY AMY ZIMMERMAN | Assistant Vice President, State Government Affairs, www.masaisrael.org Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago. BY ELIZABETH ABRAMS Elizabeth Abrams is the Director of Program Marketing and A PARTNER WITH THE JEWISH UNITED Communications for JCC Chicago. FUND IN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY.

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By offering consultation, professional develop- with the schools and devise plans that meet the needs of their stu- ment, and direct services during the crisis as well as during nor- dents’ learning challenges, but it’s looking so different and stretching everybody’s mal times, REACH is an invaluable resource for many day school students. flexibility muscles because things are changing daily.” “We’re committed to helping every child where they’re at,” Sukenik said. For Sukenik and other REACH professionals, this means extensive planning “And everyone is doing their best to make sure it’s happening.” and collaboration in addition to attending online trainings to hone their skills for the unprecedented year ahead. Some sessions focus on how to help chil- REACH is a partner with JUF in serving our community. dren with specific learning disabilities succeed in a virtual learning space, and Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum Assoc. 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2 4 Chasing away the empty calendar COVID-19 blues

September has long been the month 1 of exuberant beginnings in the performing arts world, as subscription series for the theater, ballet, symphony, and opera were set in motion, and announcements of future events reached far into the winter and spring. But with the pandemic still untamed, that is not how it will be for the foreseeable future. The joy of live performance, though, looms large in Exploring Stoppard’s to British India before finally settling with his Modern designer stages Elmhurst the imaginations of wishful thinkers ‘Leopoldstadt’ at Court new stepfather in England in 1945. But it wasn’t Art Museum exhibit until the 1990s that Stoppard learned that all his who are daring to hope for a return to Tom Stoppard, the Czech-born British play- grandparents were Jewish, and that they all had The West Suburban-based Elmhurst Art Museum some version of normalcy by mid-2021. wright, is renowned for such brainy, linguistically been murdered in the Holocaust. reopened June 30. And on exhibit in several rooms clever works as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Chicago’s Court Theatre, unable to stage live of its historic McCormick House—the 1952 struc- In the meantime, artists and leaders of Dead (a riff on Hamlet), The Real Thing (a medi- productions until February 2021 at the earli- ture designed by famed modernist architect arts organizations continue to explore tation on adultery), Arcadia (in which an est, has devised a series of special dig- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that is part of the mu- English country house is the back- ital programs to fill the gap. Chief seum’s campus—is “A Space Problem: Organized the potential of the virtual, harnessing drop for ideas about everything among them is “Dive Deep— by David Salkin,” running through Nov. 15. all available resources to keep their from history and mathematics Leopoldstadt” (running Oct. Trained as an architect, Chicago-based David to landscape gardening and 5-Nov. 16) for which Charles Salkin now focuses on the art and design of cus- audiences engaged and challenged. lust), and The Coast of Utopia Newell, the theater’s artis- tom rugs and wall coverings. Drawing on the (a trilogy dealing with the work of five other contemporary designers, he Here are a few suggestions for chasing Illinois Holocaust Museum now live with all its complications and ironies. And, as in- tic director, has gathered a and virtual triguingly explained in notes from the museum: philosophical roots of the group of scholarly talents has curated and decorated a series of rooms that away the empty calendar COVID-19 “In the spring of 1945, Lichtblau-Leskly cut most of Russian Revolution). from the faculty of Court’s is described as “an exhibit outfitted with paint- Employing all the health and safety measures his sketches into pieces. His wife, Elsa Lichtblau, His latest play, Leopoldstadt, partner, the University of ings, ceramics, photo collages, and other design blues, all with “a Jewish twist.” needed during the COVID era, and then some, the hid the fragments under the floorboards of the which opened in London Chicago, who will give five objects [including Salkin’s rugs] that is a combina- Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center barracks, and the artist was able to retrieve them shortly before the pandemic 3 seminars exploring the histo- tion of new and vintage works.” in Skokie opened its doors to the public on July 15, after liberation. While living in Israel in the 1950s forced its early closure, follows ry and politics of Vienna during and has had an enthusiastic response in terms of the fates of the members of two in- Visit Elmhurstartmuseum.org for details. PHOTOS and ‘60s, he reworked the fragments into larger the first half of the 20th century, visitor traffic. (Admission is free on Wednesdays watercolor illustrations and both original sketch- termarried Viennese Jewish families including the influence of Austrian 1. A watercolor illustration titled “Mischlinge dream of through 2020.) and all the convulsive events they were St. Nicholas and the Easter Bunny” from the They Shall es and full-size watercolor artworks are on display Jewish intellectuals and artists of the time, BY HEDY WEISS Two special exhibits now on view have been caught up in between 1899 and 1955. Be Counted exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. in this exhibit.” and aspects of Jewish migration and identity. Hedy Weiss, a longtime Chicago arts critic, extended, including They Shall Be Counted: The For years, Stoppard, now 83, delighted in refer- 2. Map of Leopoldstadt, Vienna, where Tom Those sessions will culminate in a virtual reading was the Theater and Dance Critic for the Chicago For those who would prefer to stay at home, Stoppard’s latest play is set. Theresienstadt Ghetto Art of Erich Lichtblau-Leskly ring to himself as “a bounced Czech”—a­ winning- of the play that Newell, who has a rich history of Sun-Times from 1984 to 2018, and currently writes 3. Court Theatre artistic director Charles Newell (running through June 27, 2021), and the exception- the museum offers a variety of virtual viewing ly witty capsule version of his background that, directing Stoppard’s work, will oversee. for WTTW-TV’s website and contributes to the has devised digital seminars to accompany Tom ally popular Notorious RGB: The Life and Times of possibilities of these exhibits as well. For details, as it turned out, was a great deal more compli- Chicago Tonight program. Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt. Photo credit: Joe Mazza, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (through Jan. 3, 2021). visit ilholocaustmusem.org. cated than that clever bit of wordplay suggested. Note: For an insightful essay about Stoppard and Brave Lux Photography. They Shall Be Counted is a collection of original Born in 1937, in what is now the Czech Republic, Leopoldstadt, visit bit.ly/3ldw9mw. For full details 4. Architect and designer David Salkin now focuses paintings and drawings by Erich Lichtblau-Leskly Stoppard’s family fled to Singapore just before about Court’s programming, visit courttheatre.org. on the art and design of custom rugs and wall who, while imprisoned in the Terezin concentra- the Nazi onslaught. After the death of his fa- coverings. Photo courtesy of the artist. tion camp, depicted the daily life of its residents ther, he and his mother and brother moved on DID YOU KNOW? JUF partner agency Mount Sinai Hospital serves on the front lines 34 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 of the pandemic. CULTURE WhirlyBall combines basketball, lacrosse, bumper cars, and a healthy dose of chutzpah. Jami Attenberg on We also offer laser tag All This Could Be Yours MITZVAH at all of our locations and bowling in Chicago Inviting Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. CST womenandchildrenfirst.com/event and Naperville. Our menu is decidedly festive and Local Chicago bookstore Women best enjoyed between & Children First hosts Jami KOSHER CATERING AVAILABLE shouts of Mazel Tov! authors into Attenberg (author of The Middlesteins, All Grown Up, and CHICAGO • VERNON HILLS • NAPERVILLE 773.486.7777 Saint Mazie, which would be a wonderfully upbeat choice your home to read during quarantine). Attenberg will be talking about her newest novel of These upcoming programs provide opportunities to complicated family dynam- hear some exciting Jewish writers, right in your own ics, All This Could Be Yours. SHANAH TOVAH U’METUKAH home, while you support bookstores and publishers Joining her will be author Susan Choi. Solomon Schechter Day School wishes you a year of peace, and discover new titles to explore. Brooklyn happiness, good health, and joyful Jewish learning!

AS AN ARDENT BOOKLOVER, I’ve always loved hearing authors talk Book Festival about their work. I’ve had questions answered, seen characters and plot lines Sept. 28–Oct. 5 | brooklynbookfestival.org in a new light, and learned what books inspire the authors who inspire me. I’ve always wanted to attend the Brooklyn Book Festival, but the Among the many difficult and disheartening transitions wrought by the timing never quite worked out. This year, I’ll be there from my coronavirus pandemic, one bright spot for me has been watching the ways couch. that those who bring authors to bookstores, stages, and festivals have piv- Among the star writers on the festival’s impressive lineup (Bill oted to provide programs on virtual platforms. I’ll always be a true believer Buford, Joyce Carol Oates, Salman Rushdie, Curtis Sittenfeld, and in the magic of having people share experiences together in one room—a Colson Whitehead, among them) are a diverse, international se- magic that underlies the power of live theater, music, and more. But au- lection of young Jewish writers. thor talks can move online with much of their real-life essence intact, still Look for best-selling graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg (The creating connections between writers and readers. One Hundred Nights of Hero, Glass Town: The Imaginary World of the With everything more fluid than usual these days, I suggest that you Brontës), Ilana Masad (All My Mother’s Lovers), Paris Review editor check websites for details and to confirm. Emily Nemens (The Cactus League), and Andrés Neuman (Traveler of the Century, Fracture).

To explore in the months ahead Nancy Pearl and Are there bookstores you’ve enjoyed in places you’ve visited? Jeff Schwager on Check out their websites for schedules of upcoming events. My The Writer’s Library favorites for excellent event line-ups include the Strand in New Thursday, Sept. 10 | 7 p.m. CST York (strandbooks.com/events) and Politics & Prose in DC (pol- powells.com/events-update Susan Mailer on itics-prose.com/events). For Jewish writers in particular, check out the Jewish Book Council (jewishbookcouncil.org), the Jewish If there was such a thing as a rockstar librar- In Another Place: With and Without Women’s Archive (jwa.org/events), the Yiddish Book Center ian, it would be Nancy Pearl, book commen- Schechter is for learning. Schechter is for life. (yiddishbookcenter.org), and my home base at Spertus Institute tator for NPR’s Morning Edition, founder of My Father, Norman Mailer (spertus.edu/programs-events), where we’ll be presenting on- Book Lust, and former Executive Director of the Sunday, Nov. 15 | 6 p.m. CST | 92y.org/event Interested in joining our Schechter community line events with celebrated Israeli author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen Washington Center for the Book. (There is even for the 2021-2022 school year? When her parents divorced in 1952, Susan (Waking Lions, Liar) on Dec. 6, and Obama speechwriter Sarah a librarian action figure modeled in her likeness.) Mailer—the oldest of Norman Mailer’s nine chil- Hurwitz (Here All Along) on Jan. 11. Contact Hillary Dunn, Director of Admissions, For The Writer’s Library, Pearl and playwright Jeff dren from his six wives—moved with her moth- at 847.498.2100 or [email protected] Schwager interviewed 23 notable American writ- er to Mexico. In her memoir, Mailer shares ers (among them, Michael Chabon, Jennifer Egan, what it was like to shuttle between her two and Ayelet Waldman) about the books that shaped parents and two countries as she endeavored them. Pearl and Schwager will be in conversation with to emerge from the shadow of her father’s author Laurie Frankel (This Is How It Always Is), one of fame. Mailer will be in conversation with BY BETSY GOMBERG the writers featured in the book. Norman Mailer’s authorized biographer, J. Betsy Gomberg reads (and sometimes writes about) Jewish books. She is Michael Lennon. Spertus Institute’s Director of Marketing and Communications. A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community

36 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 37 It’s the happiest time of the year— CULTURE The magic of Chanukah soon will be here! the First E Andy Warhol’s as ve w o 'Tell Me a Story' ‘T f Ten Portraits of Jews Story maven Hillary Rea headlines of the 20th Century Spertus Networking Night debuts Oct. 12 A RECURRING LINE in the musical Hamilton is, “Who tells your story?” Hillary IN 1980,  Andy Warhol memorialized luminaries of modern Rea, founder of Tell Me a Story, says it should be you. Jewish culture: Sarah Bernhardt, Louis Brandeis, Martin Buber, Rea will headline the Jewish Community Networking Night for the Spertus Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, George Gershwin, Franz Kafka, Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership on Sept. 14. the Marx Brothers, Golda Meir, and Gertrude Stein. Warhol de- Spertus’ annual Networking Night is designed to connect Jewish communal picted these thinkers, politicians, performers, and writers in his professionals. This year, the free event moves online. signature pop-art fashion, splashed with color and shapes, blur- Spertus’ Center for Jewish Leadership will present The Innovation Award to ring of boundaries between art and commerce. KOVAL Distilleries for pivoting to serve the community during the pandemic. Dayna J. Zimmerman The idea for the controversial series came from art dealer The Innovation Award recognizes Jewish communal professionals and their or- Ronald Feldman, who together with Susan Morgenstein of the ganizations, encouraging collaboration across the Jewish communal landscape. illustrated by Alejandro Echavez Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, came up with While the word “storytelling” may conjure up bedtimes and campfires, Rea the list of names. The series was warmly received by Jewish audi- has learned that telling stories can be applied beneficially in the workplace. After performing as a stand-up comic and winning a Moth StorySLAM, Rea Purchase your book on-line at ences despite negative reviews from art critics who considered the works exploitative. founded Tell Me A Story. Her communication consulting business shows her www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com Today, as we think about Jewish identity through a multi-cul- clients how the art of storytelling can become an everyday communication Also available for order at a Barnes & Noble near you! tural, 21st-century lens, do these Jews represent us? Who does? tool, using narrative to communicate and connect. See this series and other highlights from the Spertus collection Rea, based in Philadelphia, works one-on-one with leaders, entrepre- as we explore Jews in art. neurs, and those undergoing career change. Through her workshops, coach- Who Represents Us? Andy Warhol’s Ten Portraits of Jews of the ing, and public speaking, she invites others to engage in genuine conversation 20th Century runs Oct. 12, 2020 to Sept. 5, 2021 at Spertus Institute’s and develop their ability to spark authentic human connection. Ground Level Arts Lab. On Networking Night, Rea will lead an interactive workshop through her company’s signature Five Word Life Story exercise. By the end of the exer- For details, visit spertus.edu. cise, participants will “land on the story they want to work on.” They will Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is a partner learn new ways to connect with others and build professional relationships— with JUF in serving our community. through discovering the stories they want to share. “Five words can say so much,” Rea said, “and can connect the dots between the experiences that shape who you are—personally and professionally. The key question is: 'How can I express my life experiences in the best way?'” The story’s audience and context are critical, Rea continued. “Everyone has a story they want to tell, but you need to find the one that serves you in the mo- ment. Offer yourself to listening ears, but be aware of how your story is being received. Be intentional about what stories you share with whom.” One storytelling challenge professionals face now, during the pandemic, she says, is “how to communicate with impact through a screen.” Dos and Don’ts from Hillary Rea, Whether you’re on screen or in person, Rea advises professionals to be founder of Tell Me a Story their authentic selves. “You want the stories told about you to match the ones In using storytelling as a professional communications tool: we tell about ourselves. You have been told not to show up as yourself; you should. Storytelling can seem intimidating, but know that you know how to DO: DON’T do this.” • Be the focus of your own story • Brag • Focus on specific events • Over-share Networking Night is a program of Spertus Institute’s Center for Jewish Leadership, • Note your space and time constraints • Avoid stories about failures supported by a generous grant from the Crown Family. Participation is free, thanks • Rehearse, but improvise in the moment • Simply list skills and awards to generous support from donors and sponsors. Registration is required by Sept. • Risk taking up space • Give permission for others to talk 10 at spertus.edu/networking. • Leave an impression Spertus Institute is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

Andy Warhol’s Ten Portraits of Jews of the 20th Century. Spertus Institute Collection. ©The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists BY PAUL WIEDER | Associate Editor Rights Society (ARS), New York / Courtesy Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York. DID YOU KNOW? JUF has assisted 22 Jewish early childhood centers and 5 JCC day camps with funds 38 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 for PPE,JUF deep NEWS cleaning, | SEPTEMBERand other re-opening 2020 costs. 39 CULTURE New book explores standing up for what’s right Liza Wiemer’s novel explores effects on students, community

STUDENTS ARE OFTEN ASKED TO DEBATE the merits of a position con- trary to their personal beliefs, but two New York High School seniors drew the line when their assignment was to defend the Nazi plan for Jewish genocide. The moral battle led by these 17-year-olds—neither of whom was Jewish—led to an exponential increase in antisemitic behavior. It divid- ed students, their parents, and the larger community, while gaining state and national attention. Author and 20-year educator Liza Wiemer happened to be speaking in the same community at the same time. “From my perspective, it was divine provi- dence. I thought, ‘I have to do something about this,’” she said. Her resulting young adult novel, The Assignment (Delacorte Press), was released in August. The story is a fictional account of the situation in New York, and she wrote it with the blessing of the students involved. “The issue is not that the teacher asked students to learn what the Nazis did or what the ‘Final Solution’ was; it was that asking students to pretend they were Nazis and debate whether it was best to exterminate Europe’s 11 million Jews—or sterilize them, put them in ghettos and work camps—gave it legitimacy,” she said. “There is nothing wrong with the concept of debate, but this is not a debat- able topic. There is never any justification for genocide,” Wiemer said. During her research for the novel, she learned these types of assignments are commonplace—such as building a model crematorium, pretending you are a child in a death camp writing home to your parents, or defending your ac- tions as a slave owner. While the novel is aimed at young adults, it’s also a cautionary tale for teach- ers who have students examine a moral dilemma. “They should ask, ‘am I cross- ing a line?’” she said. Wiemer said she gives her fellow educators the benefit of the doubt, noting SMART PHILANTHROPY that a majority are simply misguided. “They don’t recognize that these assign- ments are reprehensible,” she said, adding that the problem is when a teacher refuses to recognize their error in judgment—and that the ensuing cognitive dissonance can be traumatic for young people. As a Jew, Wiemer felt a huge sense of responsibility writing the book, as she does when she speaks to students, particularly in small towns where “I am the only Jew they’ve ever met.” She said growing up in a community without many Jews, “I was always an ‘other’ because my name was Goldberg…I love being Jewish and I grew up feel- ing a sense of pride—while also knowing that people hated us.” “[The Assignment] is a window into the world that Jews live in,” she said. While the story is focused on the Holocaust, its broader theme is the im- portance of fighting systemic racism and defending other marginalized groups. “That’s a tenet of who we are as Jews,” Wiemer said. “I needed to speak Receive monthly payments for life while helping those in need up and say these things are wrong.” CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY with a charitable gift annuity through . Security for you and the community Liza Wiemer is available for school visits and workshops and for speaking Sample Charitable Gift Annuity Rates for 2019: BY CHRISTINE SIEROCKI LUPELLA  | Staff Writer at libraries and community groups. For information, visit lizawiemer.com or email Talk to one of our eperts today about how you can make her at [email protected]. CURRENT AGE 6 7 7 8 8 your charitable giving simple, effective and smart. PAYOUT RATE . 6. 6.8 7.7 8. . 337483 | . | . Two-life and deferred rates available

40 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 41 CULTURE Bar-Ilan University Virtual concert series Making an Impact streams musicians and physicians Transforming Health DR. BEN LEVY is a physician; he’s also an accomplished cellist. He merges both the medical and mu- in the North of Israel sical facets of his life, using mu- sic to promote public health. It was Queen and Elton John’s joint AIDS-awareness concerts that first inspired Levy to blend the two. “They helped define the way we build health education campaigns, [and make them] bold, enter- taining, and fun,” said Levy, the Division Head of Gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Levy’s first effort was the six-city “Music Inspires Health” concert tour, which he created while in medical school at Jewish duo 'reinvents laughter' Emory University. Before the performances, the musi- cians would impart health information to the attendees. Today, Levy is using a similar approach with his online “Concerts & Cocktails” series on Sunday evenings, to spread information over Zoom about COVID-19. The 90-minute events, streaming on facebook, intersperse presentations from frontline doctors between musical performances. The next event is on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. WHEN THE FOUNDERS of The Shalom Collaborative performed for a syna- Even with the challenges of adjusting to the new Zoom platform, including At his TEDx talk in June—titled “Motivating Health Education gogue sisterhood event in Deerfield, they said they felt a close bond with the delayed reactions to jokes, Klein and Shanoff have also found plenty of posi- with Music”—Levy dedicated a cello rendition of Yom Kippur’s audience over the course of the evening due to shared heritage. “By the end tives. From using the breakout room feature to sharing private moments with Kol Nidre prayer to victims of COVID-19. In his talk, he outlined Founded in 2011 in Safed, the heart of the of the evening, it felt like we were all best friends, which is some- some participants to using the chat feature to inspire sketches in pointers for using music to promote public health. thing that this kind of work does so well,” said co-founder Katie real-time, “it’s been more fun than I thought it would be,” Klein said. Upper Galilee, Bar-Ilan’s Azrieli School of Medicine Levy co-chairs the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Overture Klein. “Improv really does bring people together.” “I was worried about not having the in-person experience, but a lot Council for its young professionals. When the council’s events is on a mission to serve as the hub for a And that doesn’t only apply to in-person shows. of audience participants aren’t as nervous and are more open. The were canceled due to the pandemic, Levy brainstormed alter- The dynamic duo behind The Shalom Collaborative is T.J. Shanoff, It’s easy and virtual space has some perks that have been really fun to explore— transformation of health care in the region. native concert ideas— and landed upon leveraging musicians to a native Chicagoan who has been with The Second City since 1997 plus, you can be pants-free!” create a COVID-19 information campaign. Concerts & Cocktails, and the creator of Jewsical! The Musical, and Klein, improv perform- fun for us to Judaism inspires Klein and Shanoff’s performances in many The School has become an integral part of the region, which launched in the spring, has featured musicians, many of er and television actor. After a fateful meeting at Second City, the ways. “Writing for the Jewish audience is something inside of both them Jewish, ranging from classical to hip-hop to country. attracting top doctors to Israel’s North, providing pair teamed up over the years on a variety of collaborations, includ- do scenes of us,” Klein said, enthusing about the ability to use familiar Jewish The series is a win-win for everyone. “The musicians have a ing performances at Jewish organizational events. jargon and traditions in sets. “It’s easy and fun for us to do custom preventative medicine, and promoting the health venue to play, and a way to thank medical professionals,” Levy When the pandemic hit, it soon became apparent comedy would for a Jewish songs and scenes for a Jewish audience because it’s our truth. It’s said. “The healthcare workers get to share information free from and wellness of the diverse populations in the area. look very different. “We didn’t know what to do since most of our so natural for us to write for that audience; a Jewish audience feels media or political interference. And the audience is informed work is in live performance spaces. We go to large events in pub- audience like one big inside joke.” and entertained, while being able to socialize and interact with lic places, so that was paused,” Klein said. When she and Shanoff “Katie and I had very different Jewish experiences growing up, the doctors and the artists.” experimented with online gigs, “it became apparent that people because it’s but we have shared experiences that many Jews feel,” Shanoff said. crave that connection, learning, and spending time with other “We share these commonalities that have always subconsciously To learn more about the Concerts & Cocktails series, check out their people in this new landscape over Zoom.” Add in a bit of Jewish our truth. come out in our respective work. Even my non-Jewish material is Facebook page. Sinai Health System is a partner with the Jewish inspiration, and The Shalom Collaboration was born. rooted in my Jewish experience, my sense of humor, and what I United Fund in serving our community. The Shalom Collaboration was designed to bring “together- know, and it’s shaped my worldview as a person and a comedian.” ness, community, laughter, and love” to Jewish organizations at Pictured: Dr. Benjamin Levy playing cello and explaining how music can a time when many people feel scared, Shanoff said. By working with syna- For more information, visit theshalomcollaboration.com or contact promote public health at a TEDx talk at Wrigley Field in June. (Photo Courtesy of TEDx.) gogues, agencies, and other Jewish organizations, they hope to bring joy [email protected]. by performing improv, emceeing events, hosting interviews of community afbiu.org Pictured: Katie (left) and T.J. (right) as little children celebrating Jewish traditions. leaders, and more. With each event, they collaborate with the organization BY PAUL WIEDER | Associate Editor to create something unique. BY MICHELLE COHEN  | Staff Writer 42 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 43 ISRAEL Science and technology From borsht to falafel New novel, posthumously released, explores Soviet émigrés’ acclimation to Israel

SINCE THE FORMER Soviet Union’s collapse 30 years ago, more than one witnessed the huge influx of Jews from the former Soviet Union struggling to million Jews have departed Russia and neighboring Soviet republics for Israel. adapt to life in a new country. The Russians and the Israelis, she observed, were Given that most have possessed scant knowledge of their religion, having been “two extremely different cultures [with] enormously similar temperaments.” denied the opportunity to learn about its history and customs—much less open- ly practice it—they often have carried with them conflicting notions of what it means to be Jewish. BY ROBERT NAGLER MILLER Why should they observe Jewish holidays? Why should they maintain ko- Robert Nagler Miller is a journalist and editor who writes frequently about arts- and sher homes? Why should they suddenly adopt traditions with little meaning Jewish-related topics from his home in Chicago. for them? These are questions many have asked of themselves, and they are the questions that Rochelle Distelheim posed in her new novel, Jerusalem as a Second Language, being released by Aubade Publishing this September. At the center of Jerusalem, which takes place in 1998, is Manya Zalinikov, recent émigrée from St. Petersburg, a wise-talking, cynical classical pianist whose secular agnosticism creates friction in her 20-plus-year marriage. That’s because her equally brilliant husband, Yuri, fired from his job as a mathemati- cal researcher in Russia for the “crime” of being a Jew, has embraced Orthodox Judaism with a fervor that he once possessed for numbers. “The novel’s women are tough and subversive, pushing those around them When light branches out toward more nuanced approaches to religion and life,” wrote Michelle Anne Schingler in this past summer’s online Foreword Reviews. “Distelheim is vari- ‘Listening’ to cancer cells Light generally travels in straight lines, ously incisive, funny, and poetic in approaching questions of religious practice gets refracted or “bent” by water, or scatters and resistance.” in the atmosphere, making the sky blue. This year, Chicago-based author Rosellen Brown concurred, lauding Distelheim for tells us how to defeat them Technion researchers saw it do something new—branch out. taking “on two cultures whose differences are daunting … Her book builds a They coupled a laser beam to a soap membrane. Rather than the light scat- bridge over a deep chasm that her characters walk across.” Customizing drugs to a tumor’s mutations or genes has proven challenging. But tering, they saw it form elongated branches, resembling those of a tree. Sadly, Distelheim cannot enjoy the advance praise. The author of one pre- researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science—working with colleagues It is the first time such “branched flow” has been observed in light. This phe- vious novel, Sadie in Love, as well as scores of short stories that earned her a from MIT, Harvard, Hebrew U., and Massachusetts General Hospital—have de- nomenon, first observed in 2001 in electrons, had been suggested to occur also slew of awards, the Chicago-born and -raised writer, who lived for decades in veloped a new method for selecting the best drug therapy for a given tumor, for natural waves, from sound waves to ocean waves. Highland Park, died this past June at 92. based on the cancer’s internal “messaging” activities. The study was carried out by Ph.D. student Anatoly Patsyk and Miguel A. In a recent conversation with JUF News, two of Distelheim’s three daughters, In addition to helping physicians choose from a list of existing treatments, the Bandres, a former postdoctoral fellow at Technion, now Assistant Professor Ellen and Laura Distelheim, said that their mother’s death, due to a chronic method can help develop future drugs. In fact, the researchers have already used at the University of Central Florida. heart condition, was unexpected. it to single out a gene that can be targeted for effectively treating breast cancers. (Technion) The sisters described Rochelle Distelheim as insatiably curious about the The new study listens to signaling pathways—chains of biochemical signals world and the human condition—an extrovert who found common ground that convey crucial cellular messages. Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Rotem Ben- with people from every walk of life and a daily reader of The New York Times Hamo analyzed datasets of the expression of all genes in some 460 cancer cell Parts of a whole—virus from cover to cover. lines from 10 different cancer types. The researchers then assigned each path- How do you study deadly viruses without putting yourself in danger? Weizmann’s “She loved hanging out with the nuns, telling them about Judaism,” recount- way an activity “score.” The scientists then correlated these scores with the researchers have an original solution: produce parts of the virus in artificial cells. ed Ellen, an attorney, describing her mother’s years of teaching creative writ- sensitivity of different cancer cells to nearly 500 different anti-cancer drugs. These cells are micrometer-sized compartments, etched into a silicon chip and ing at Chicago’s Mundelein College, a Catholic women’s school now part of They found that the scores of some of the pathways could help predict wheth- packed with DNA strands. The edges of the cells are carpeted with receptors that Loyola University Chicago. er a specific cancer would be sensitive to a particular drug. Overall, they were capture the proteins produced within the cells. But most of all, they said, Rochelle was addicted to storytelling. Her charac- able to make such predictions for more than 30 existing drugs. “We discovered,” says Weizmann Prof. Roy Bar-Ziv, “that we can control the ters were so real to her, said Laura, an attorney turned writer, that “they should Next, the scientists showed that they could use the pathway knowledge not assembly process through the design of the artificial cells.” have had a seat at the table.” only to predict but to alter the cells’ response to a drug. Beyond that, they were Adds research student Yiftach Divon, “Because the artificial parts—even if Rochelle Shulman’s love of language started at an early age. A product of able to relate these scores to genes within the tumors themselves; blocking sig- they faithfully reproduced parts of the virus—do not include the use of actual Chicago’s Jewish West Side, she graduated from Northwestern University’s nificant genes can kill the tumor. viruses, the cells would be especially safe from beginning to end.” Medill School of Journalism and married a dermatologist, Dr. Irving Distelheim, The study’s findings will help physicians determine which patients will best re- Staff Scientist Dr. Shirley Shulman Daube suggests the next step “might be the who died two years ago at 99. For years, she balanced a journalism career spond to which drug. Moreover, the pathways can help researchers identify the development of a chip that could conduct thousands of medical tests all at once.” with family life, later earning a master’s degree in creative writing from the Achilles’ heel of various tumors to which drug development can be directed. The ability to produce different small parts of a single virus at once could give University of Illinois. (Weizmann, MIT, Harvard) scientists a new tool for evaluating tests, drugs, and vaccines to fight that virus. The seeds of Jerusalem, she explained in press materials some months before (Weizmann Inst.) her death, were planted in the 1990s, when she and her husband visited Israel and DID YOU KNOW? Some 2,500 Holocaust survivors have received direct assistance from 44 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF agencies. IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE PANDEMIC, my youngest child made bedtime even longer than usual with marathon discussions about any topic he could To be a Jew is to be an agent imagine in order to keep me by his side as he fended off sleep. Sometimes I found myself nodding off to the rhythm of his voice. But one night he jolted me into full of hope in a world serially focus when he asked: “Mommy, which was scarier, 9/11 or coronavirus?” On September 11, 2001, I found myself on the roof of threatened by despair. CNN’s New York studio staring south at the burning tow- strong, and God will give your heart courage, and hope SEASON OF ers, watching the first building collapse before my eyes, for the Lord,” reads the final verse of this psalm, the repe- as the sound of exploding concrete and steel reverberat- tition emphasizing how hope is an act of faith that brings ed for miles. My colleagues at the network and I worked us strength. round the clock, vetting stories of loved ones missing This year, the act of hope feels all the more essential as amidst the rubble; first responders who went inside and we make our way into a Rosh Hashanah like none other. never came back out. I bore witness to images of people Even during the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, jumping from the burning towers on raw footage I was Jews could collectively pray and celebrate the new year. tasked with viewing upon its arrival into our office. We Amid a pandemic that keeps us apart, gathering in the chose not to air that particularly painful video, but to this usual ways to observe Rosh Hashanah may be challeng- day I still cannot unsee it. ing. Yet, we can still honor our traditions and take time When Erev Rosh Hashanah arrived just six days af- away from the daily stress of our current climate. ter the planes struck the World Trade Center, I felt Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the guilty leaving my co-workers for the holiday, but se- United Kingdom, writes: “To be a Jew is to be an agent cretly relieved to get the break. Looking back, that Rosh of hope in a world serially threatened by despair.” Hashanah did not just serve as a respite from the daily Rosh Hashanah marks a new beginning, a time to ask intensity of the moment, but also as a time for reflection, God and others for forgiveness, and a time to reflect on rekindling my hope we would emerge from that crisis how we can improve ourselves and the greater world and regain our strength as a nation. around us. During the month of Elul, Jews around the world re- High Holiday services will look different this year, cite Psalm 27 during daily prayers as we ready ourselves whether being streamed or even for those synagogues for the upcoming high holy days. “Hope for the Lord, be finding ways to open their doors to congregants. While we may not be able to pray together in the typical fashion this Rosh Hashanah, there are still many ways to connect with our own inner agents of hope. We dip apples into honey and recite the blessing for a sweet new year; with the tashlich ceremony, we throw bread into a local body of water, symbolically discarding our sins; we can make a festive meal with loved ones inside our “bubbles.” The holiness of the High Holidays gives us an excuse to set aside our electronics and take a break from the anxiety provoking headlines that constantly bombard us. By observing the traditions of Rosh Hashanah, even when all our customs may not be accessible, we engage as agents of hope that in the midst of this pandemic de- spair, we will emerge stronger and sweeter than ever.

BY MIMI SAGER YOSKOWITZ Mimi Sager Yoskowitz is a Chicago-area freelance writer, mother of four, and former CNN producer. Connect with her at mimisager.com .

Throughout this section, you'll find messages of hope for the Jewish new year from notable writers. hope JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 47 From the moment you walk in... You’re home! THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, BUILDING THE MORE 'LOVE REMAINS'

AS A MIDWESTERN JEW, to me, autumn has al- “WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW” is standard advice for authors, ways represented new beginnings. A new school and Rabbi Ari Moffic knows about Rosh Hashanah and her kids. year, the changing leaves—crisp, and a little musky In her new children’s book, Love Remains: A Rosh Hashanah Story smelling—followed soon thereafter by the spiri- of Transformation, she writes about a family and the changes they tual renewal of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. experience year by year. from At each Rosh Hashanah dinner, family members recount high- The invitation to open to a new page, both on the calendar, and within oneself. lights from their previous year. Also, at each dinner, one child’s This year, autumn’s arrival feels different. The clothing and hair change—and, as a teen, their name changes, universal sense of anticipation that typically ac- too— from Danielle to Dan. This transition was based on that of I glanced around the room—at the guitar I companies the change in the air is diminished, if one of Moffic’s own children. had just begun learning to play; down at the not absent. In some neighborhoods, there are no The author set the book at the time of the Jewish new year be- tie-dye t-shirt I was wearing that I made at a kiddos on their way to school toting new back- cause, she said, “At Rosh Hashanah, everything starts fresh, and social-distancewithin crafting party with my new we decide who we want to be in the coming year.” packs; few commuters hustling to catch the train neighbors; and at the loaf of bread cooling on clutching “this might be wine” coffee thermoses. Moffic is the new director of congregational learning at Temple the kitchen counter made with herbs from my They remain, like many of us, at home, transform- Beth-El in Northbrook. She also founded CoHere Chicago, a ser- new windowsill herb garden—and I realized ing corners of their living rooms into classrooms vice that curates Jewish experiences for families to fit their needs. she was right. The last several months had her- and offices. Because of this, the words and num- “I have wanted to tell this story for a long time, working on it for alded loss, but they heralded gain as well—new Birchwood Plaza focuses on your special bers on our calendars seem to reflect a different years,” she said. “I hope that this book will help children see them- friendships and practices and hobbies to carry passage of time than what we have psychological- selves represented, and accepted for who they are, and that it will needs at one of the most important times with me into 5781. ly experienced, making it hard to believe that the be the starting point for conversations in families of all kinds.” Inspired, I asked some of the folks in my lo- in your life. High Holidays are once again upon us. Moffic co-wrote the book with Jessica Leving, a Chicago Jewish cal Jewish network to share practices that they I was lamenting to my friend—okay, my thera- author. Last year, Leving published another children’s book, this built in quarantine and likewise want to carry We offer: pist—that the last several months felt like a waste one based on her own family’s experience, called Billy’s Sister: Life into the new Hebrew calendar year and into in terms of personal growth. She had the good When Your Sibling has a Disability. • 24-Hour Nursing Care • Alzheimer’s Care a post COVID-19 world. The replies I received grace to affectionately laugh in my face so heart- “This book is for all Jewish families,” said Leving, Executive were diverse and full of surprises, such as start- • Medication Administered • Hospice Care ily that the audio on Skype buzzed, and pointed Director of the Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities. ing a virtual anti-racist book club, learning to out that no time spent getting to know ourselves “Kids of different ages will take different things from it. The • Therapy & Rehabilitation play the ukulele and having outdoor concerts • Complete Social, is ever wasted. “Why, look at some of the hobbies beauty of Ari’s idea is that this character’s transition is for friends and neighbors, joining a virtual Cultural & Educational you picked up in quarantine,” she prompted. one change among many— change is natural.” • Skilled Care morning minyan, daily lake swims and virtual Calendar of Events Teddi Garson, a genderqueer Jewish tat- • Intermediate Care Services fencing lessons, learning to build furniture and too artist from Chicago, illustrated Love • Delicious Kosher bake challah, establishing a regular Havdalah Remains. “Having dealt with the pres- • Assisted Living Cuisine practice and phone-free Shabbats. sures of gender roles growing up, • Respite Care With these examples in mind, I encourage I felt this book was an important I hope that we are kinder to you to reflect on the ways large and small that thing to be part of,” Garson said. “I All in a caring and nurturing environment! your own life has changed for the better this hope this book will help families ourselves—that we have more year. I hope that, as we enter into this new year start having conversations…that of possibility and unknowns, these practices it’s okay to be yourself.” bring you strength and happiness. May you “Being transgender can come self-compassion. We are so find more such sources in the year to come. with discrimination, fear, stress, Shanah Tovah! sadness and frustration,” Moffic hard on ourselves. We have this said, “as well as joy, happiness, con- fidence, fluidity, and bravery.” BY JENNA COHEN critical voice in our heads that Funding for the book was provided in WISHING OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Jenna Cohen is a development professional and part by The Open Dor Project. The book we don’t even know is there. freelance writer living in Chicago. is recommended for children ages 3 and up. A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! —LORI GOTTLIEB | Writer and psychotherapist Love Remains is available on Amazon.com. Pictured: Rabbi Ari Moffic is co-author of the new children’s book Love Remains, based on her own family. BIRCHWOOD AVE. AT SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626 To schedule an appointment or for a free brochure, BY PAUL WIEDER | Associate Editor please phone 773-274-4405. Abraham M. Schiffman, Administrator 48 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 49 JOIN US ONLINE FOR AN IMMERSIVE HIGH HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE! שנה טובה ���� � ������� ����� ��� ������ ������ ���� 5781 NEW WAYS ���� ���� ����� ����������������� �������� �������� �� ���� ������������������������������ ��������������������R���������R� . ������� ������� �������h�� ��� ������� �� ����� ���� �� �� � שנה טובה ומתוקה ����� ��� ����� ������ �h� ������ ����� ��� 1��� ��� ������ FOR MANY JEWS, the High Holidays are a time . of unity. Even during a pandemic, local synagogues The "Big Tent" are working harder than ever to help Chicago synagogue … Call us at Conservative and Jews feel the togethernessto of the new year. celebrateTHE NEW YEAR 847-675-4141 eb. • une “Even in a normal year, it’s a lot of work to prepare Reconstructionist … or visit us online at welcoming the entire . for the holidays, and this year we’re doing it with- Chicago and North www.ehnt.org out the playbook,” said Rabbi David Wolkenfeld of The clergy team of BJBE hopes to “provide an ex- people—starting at 10 and working their way up. Shore community Dates subject to change. Israelow Chicago is a program of the Israelow Education Foundation Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation (ASBI) in perience that is at once transcendent and intimate, Jay Michaels, the Temple Har Zion’s Vice President and the Jewish United Fund. Israelow Chicago is formerly known as Ta’am Yisrael. Lakeview. “The synagogue is a counter-cyclical in- that is familiar but also uses the beautiful advantag- of Building & Administration and head of the stitution—when times are harder, people need us es of an online medium,” Rabbi Kedar said. With COVID task force, is working hard to think of ev- more. The challenge is that people need us more, everyone having a front-row seat to their computer erything that could get in the way of meaningful but we have all these barriers to serving them and and more ways to interact—including screen-shar- participation and eliminate those barriers. supporting one another. But that’s what’s fueling ing during participatory elements like lighting can- For example, during the Torah service, there 4500 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076 all this effort and creativity.” dles—she hopes to provide a meaningful service. will be aliyahs (Torah honors) for people physi- Synagogues across Chicago are working hard Other synagogues, like Temple Har Zion in River cally in the sanctuary as well as people on Zoom. to provide options to their congregants. For Forest, are blending online services with in-per- “For the people present, we have a large project- some, the process started with reframing how son services with limited seating. During Rosh ing screen so we will project the Zoom service on they think about services. Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar, Hashanah and Yom Kippur, there will be six ser- that screen. That way, when people are doing an Senior Rabbi of B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim vices, each of which can host up to 50 people, the [online] aliyah, the people in the congregation can (BJBE) in Deerfield, encourages thinking of her current state-mandated limit. Participants will sign see them,” Michaels said. congregation’s planned Zoom services as “digi- up online, answer a series of health-related ques- For other synagogues, like ASBI, the concern tal,” not “virtual.” tions, and be matched with a service with space for arises of what can be done without using tech- Building Community Together “‘Virtual’ has a connotation of not being real, and them. On the day itself, temperatures will be taken nology on holy days. In addition to hosting ser- there is nothing more real and raw than the experi- at the door, masks will be mandatory, and congre- vices with 50 people spread across a 600-person ence that we’re going through right now,” she said. gants will be spaced out across a large sanctuary. sanctuary, the congregation plans to lend out Join us at 5959online.org “We will, as a community, engage in this experi- They are currently preparing for the High machzorim (High Holiday prayerbooks) and offer ence digitally, but it’s definitely going to be real.” Holidays by hosting Shabbat services with fewer preparation sessions. “We are going to roll out a series of education- al initiatives focusing on the liturgy and prayers so people have the opportunity to study, contem- plate, talk, and learn about the less-familiar litur- gy in preparation for spending these days without My hope is that more people realize being in shul,” said Wolkenfeld. Holding these ses- sions on weekdays in the weeks leading up to Rosh that the “us versus them” mentality is a Hashanah works around the problem of not using technology on the actual holidays. In the end, what matters most is creating a spir- dangerous one, and that we start seeing itual experience for Jews in Chicago, no matter their denomination. “It’s indeed a special sort of the human species as one big “us.” After challenge,” Wolkenfeld said, “but we’re really ded- icated to supporting our community.” Religious School all, as you know, we are all cousins! Check out juf.org/cbr/highholidays.aspx registration is for details about High Holiday services throughout From your cousin A.J. Chicago and the suburbs. open! —A.J. JACOBS | Journalist and author BY MICHELLE COHEN  | Staff Writer www.emanuelcong.org | [email protected] | 773-561-5173

50 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 Jeff  Janis     WHAT'S YOUR    

      I’m hopeful that 5781 will be a transformative 

 ­ year. It’s the year that I graduate with my bach­ elor’s, and a pivotal year for the world at   ­ large. I’m preparing for interconnectedness    and empathy, compassion, and activism. Let this year bring about a sense of change, and center on uplifting underrepresented voices. More than anything, I want it to mark a turning point in my life and the lives  of those around me. biggest hope ­— CARTER LIEBMAN  5781 

  My hope is that we have more

for ?  - opportunities for embracing:  

in-person embracing,  embracing justice and equity, May our masks fit snugly embracing people of all and our voices be strong. backgrounds and experiences, May our bodies distance and embracing ourselves. and our spirits draw near. To have a healthy year and have —RABBI SCOTT GELLMAN | Temple Sholom of Chicago May we wash our hands everything go back to normal. — BECCA (13) AND and cleanse our souls. JACOB (9) WANDER May we stay close to home and be open to the world. I wish that more people would have a positive mind­ May we be brave and be I wish for my family and friends set throughout these times of uncertainty. During to stay healthy throughout this quarantine, I have had quality time with my careful. May we be online this new year to come. family and the opportunity to take a step back — LAUREN DEER from my busy life. I have started to appreci­ May the New Year bring you and be offbeat. And in the ate the little things and the simple moments. I joy, good health and peace. hope that everyone will try a new hobby, hug wise words of Bob Dylan, their family a little closer, and reach out to old friends during the coming year. If you or someone you know is in an may we stay forever young. This year may look different as we may not gather all — EMMA BLIWAS unhealthy relationship, call SHALVA. together, but my wish is for good health, happiness, — RICHARD MOLINE and the opportunity for our community to focus on We will be by your side every tikun olam, or ‘repairing the world,’ and reflect on the step of the way. role we all play in our families and communities. 773.583.HOPE (4673) — PAMELA BASKIN GREENFIELD shalvacares.org

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Bread made with honey has a fantastic sweetness and flavor that This double whammy of honey cake with dried fruit is a showstopper. LET'S can’t be beaten by any other natural sugar. Use a beautiful bundt pan to show off this delicious and gorgeous cake. 1 cup bread flour 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast 4 eggs TALK 1 cup warm water (not hot) 1/2 cup sugar Mix the ingredients together and cover for at least 30-40 1/2 cup brown sugar minutes and as long as 2 hours to create a sponge. zest of 1 orange 3/4 cup best quality extra-virgin olive oil 2 whole eggs 1/3 cup applesauce 3 egg yolks at room temperature 1/3 cup honey 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt 3 teaspoons vanilla extract or 2 vanilla beans scraped 1/3 cup of honey 1 tablespoon baking powder Adding a little extra sweetness to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons cinnamon our tables this High Holiday season 4-5 cups bread flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup finely chopped dried fruit (don’t just limit your- 1 cup chopped dried figs, dates, apricots, or raisins self to raisins—try figs, apricots, dates, cherries.) honey Apple Cider Glaze Egg wash Bee sweet 1 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 whole egg, whisked 3 tablespoons apple cider This year, perhaps more than ever before, we all could use extra 2 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract sweetness at our Rosh Hashanah table—so let’s talk honey. Honey, Toppings: poppy seeds, sesame seeds, oats, pumpkin seeds. Your therapy an important foodstuff in the Jewish world, serves as a metaphor throughout the Torah and is mentioned 55 times in passages such 1. Preheat oven to 325F. 1. Whisk egg and water together. as in Song of Songs 4:11, which says, “The sweetness of Torah drips 2. Grease an 11-cup bundt pan with olive oil or baking spray and program deserves 2. Add the eggs, yolks. salt, sugar, or honey and oil to the sponge. from your lips, like honey and milk it lies under your tongue.” dust with 2 tablespoons flour. Set prepared pan aside. 3. Slowly mix in the flour. You may not need all the flour depend- 3. Beat eggs and sugar together in a large mixing bowl with an ing upon the humidity and water content of the flour. individual attention Buy local electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale yellow and 4. When the dough starts to pull together and off the floor of the fluffy, about 3 minutes. Jewish holidays have been historically marked with honey. Honey mixer, stop adding flour. The dough should be tacky but not Discover Dobson Plaza’s innovative adds a delicious flavor, while sugar only adds sweetness. I urge 4. Add remaining 3 cups flour, orange zest, olive oil, applesauce, stick to your fingers (flour needs to rehydrate and that doesn’t you to shop for the best quality and local honey that you can find. and vanilla. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Add happen all at once, so keep dough a bit “damp”.) approach to restoring or enhancing Whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint or support baking powder and salt and stir until thoroughly combined. 5. Add dried fruit and briefly mix until incorporated. Cover dough local agriculture, buying honey that is made by local bees is not a 5. Spoon 1/2 of the batter into bundt pan, and sprinkle dried fruit functional independence. with a towel or, lightly rub dough with olive oil and cover tightly bad idea. Another reason to buy local honey is that international on top. Add the remaining batter. Bake until cake is deep golden honey launderers have been known to ship contaminated hon- and place in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Dobson Plaza o ers post hospital and restorative therapy brown and a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean, ey from other countries to the U.S., indirectly via intermediate 6. Allow the dough to rise at least 1 hour at room temperature, un- about 40-50 minutes. Transfer cake to a wire rack to let cool for to increase mobility and independence, so you can return countries. The honey you purchase in your grocery chain might til doubled in volume or cover with plastic and refrigerate over- about 20 minutes until you can comfortably handle to a more active lifestyle. Led by a team of experienced be labeled as a product of Australia, Thailand, or India, but there’s night. If you refrigerate dough, allow it to come to room temp the pan. Invert cake onto a wire rack. professionals in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies, a good chance it might not be coming from where you think it is. and rise before braiding. 6. Whisk glaze ingredients togeth- Dobson Plaza therapy programming is designed to achieve, 7. Braid or pan the dough, cover with a clean towel, and allow it to er until thick and creamy. restore, or maintain the best possible physical well-being for Choose honey and olive oil rise 2 hours. Drizzle on cake or sprin- kle with powdered those requiring therapy and rehabilitation. Honey instead of sugar: Honey has a 150% more sweetening 8. Preheat oven to 350F. sugar. Approved by Medicare/Medicaid/Leading Insurance Providers power than sugar when added to foods. To obtain the sweeten- 9. Egg wash and allow the wash to dry for 10 minutes and then ing power of honey, you need 1 1/2 times the amount of processed brush the challah again. If you are using any toppings, sprin- sugar. Honey is basically unprocessed. It also has a high moisture kle toppings on challah and bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the WISHING OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS content which keeps breads and baked good moist. pan and continue baking for another 12-15 minutes or until A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! medium brown. Extra virgin olive oil instead of canola oil­: Canola oil is highly processed and has a neutral flavor only after being deodorized. Olive oil is essentially squeezed from olives right off the tree and then bottled. I’m hoping to transcend my fears

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JUF is providing congregational rabbis with emergency cash, enabling them to help community members in need. LEGACIES Teaching others to fish JUF’s Create a Jewish Legacy launches new service to help organizations raise endowment funds

IN JANUARY, the JUF Create a Jewish Legacy (CJL) program will launch a new service to help organizations with lega- cy giving through individual Small Group Zoom Classes from our Caring, consultations. Experienced Faculty Make Learning Enjoyable Roslyn Grodzin Since its inception in 2014, Create a Jewish Legacy has Grades K-10 Welcome … From Chicago & Beyond! ROSLYN ZIMMETT was a young widow with three children who managed helped 39 local synagogues, Hebrew … Music … Holiday Celebrations … Confirmation her late husband’s pharmacy. Sam Grodzin was a World War II Navy veteran. day schools, and other Jewish One day, her rabbi and his wife invited Roz to join them and Sam for dinner. organizations raise nearly Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training with Cantor Gale Soon after, Roz visited Sam’s men’s clothing store to outfit her son with his bar $58 million in legacy commit- Tuesday Class and Saturday Shabbat Experience mitzvah suit. A courtship ensued and Roz and Sam married in 1965. ments. Through CJL’s structured Together, they raised Roz’s young children and expanded Sam’s clothing program, participants learn new DON’T WAIT! CLASSES BEGINTUES. SEPT. 12TH stores to include a women’s department. Once the Grodzins’ youngest child strategies and tactics to secure and entered high school, Roz returned to her true passion—the theater. Despite her formalize endowment gifts. In return, CALL OUR OFFICE OR VISIT US ONLINE formal training as an undergraduate at Northwestern University, it was her organizations are awarded incentive zeide (grandfather) who Roz credits with initially turning her into a performer. grants upon completing specific goals. While raising their children, Roz traveled around the Midwest performing Generously supported by the Crown Family, JUF’s lo- one-woman shows for various Jewish women’s groups. Roz, who went by the cal program is part of a national program created by the Harold stage name Roslyn Alexander, soon became known as the “Grand Dame of Grinspoon Foundation to preserve vibrant Jewish life for future 4500 Dempster St., Skokie •. 847-675-4141 • www.ehnt.org/school Chicago Theatre,” winning the Jeff Award for Best Actress. One of Roz’s last generations. productions was “The Passions of Emma Goldman,” her solo theatre piece on Through the new model, staff will provide guidance and train- the life of the 20th-century anarchist. Roz wrote the script based on research ing for local Jewish organizations to bolster their endowment. she conducted at the Spertus Institute’s Asher Library. The free service will ask interested organizations to complete Roz also had a passion for adult Jewish education. She was a charter a needs assessment that will be used by staff to create an indi- member of the Dawn Schuman Institute founded by her cousin, educator vidualized program for appropriate institutions. CJL staff will Dawn Schuman. educate organizational staff on various giving vehicles available Looking back on their lives, their 52 years of marriage, and their family— to donors, and guide them on marketing, prospecting, donor en- Dr. Irving Birnbaum gagement strategies, and stewardship techniques. which has grown to include six grandchildren and seven great-grandchil- CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RHU, LUTCF®, CASL®, CLTC® “We’re so grateful for the guidance we received from Create Dr. Irving Birnbaum dren—Roz considered their achievements “mazel!” CFPFINANCIAL®, ChFC PLANNER®, CLU®, RHU, LUTCF®, CASL®, CLTC® a Jewish Legacy,” said Janice Hadesman, Executive Director of Dr.Dr. CFPIrving Irving®, ChFC ®Birnbaum, CLUBirnbaum®, RHU, LUTCF®, CASL®, CLTC® “I never thought I would marry again after my first husband died,” admit- FINANCIAL PLANNER ® ® ® ® ® ® ted Roz. “I got another chapter, an epilogue. Who would have thought that Temple Beth-El in Northbrook. “We are no longer afraid to ‘ask’ and CFPCFP®FINANCIAL, ChFC, ChFC PLANNER®, CLU, CLU®, RHU,, RHU, LUTCF LUTCF®, CASL, CASL®, CLTC, CLTC® strive to change the culture so that ‘the ask’ will get easier and easier.” FINANCIAL PLANNER the epilogue would be longer than the book?” It is this “mazel” that motivated FINANCIAL PLANNER Roz’s philanthropy. As CJL evolves to its new model, the two remaining cohorts will Roz and Sam were Golden Givers to the JUF Annual Campaign and gener- stay the course toward achieving their goals. Estate Conservation Strategies ously supported a wide range of charities including their synagogue. Together, In light of COVID-19, CJL has extended its deadline to the end of FinancialEstate Conservation Planning | Life Strategies Insurance the Grodzins made endowment gifts to JUF’s The Centennial Campaign sup- October. Organizations that reach their goals prior to the extend- Estate Conservation Strategies ed deadline have received additional incentives. So far, CJL has Financial Planning | Life Insurance porting CFJE, now known as JUF Education; Hillels of Illinois’ Metro Chicago EstateEstateFinancialDisability Conservation Conservation Planning Income | LifeStrategies InsuranceStrategies Insurance Hillel; Chicago Jewish Day School; and the Legacy Fund. Their foresight and granted $135,000 in incentive grants to this year’s participants. Disability Income Insurance “The programming and incentive grants helped our development FinancialDisability PlanningHealth Income Insurance | Life Insurance Insurance investment ensure that the story of the Chicago Jewish community continues Financial PlanningHealth Insurance| Life Insurance to be written. staff focus on legacy fundraising in order to strengthen our orga- DisabilityDisabilityLong-TermHealth Income Income CareInsurance Insurance Insurance Insurance nization now and in the future,” said Linda Hoffenberg, Director of GroupLong-Term and Pension Care Insurance Benefits Like Roz, you can create your Jewish legacy by including a bequest to the Jewish Institutional Advancement for Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. “Thank HealthHealth Insurance Insurance Federation in your will or estate plan. For more information, contact Legacies and you for teaching these fishermen how to fish.” Group and Pension Benefits Endowments at (312) 357-4853 or email: [email protected]. 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BIRTHS Reuben and Sammi Esterman Akiva and Faige Herman on the Mr. and Mrs. Yedidya Levin Mr. and Mrs. Josh Ostrow Doniel and Shifra Slovin on the Eli on his Bar Mitzvah, to Balik on the birth of their son birth of a son, to grandparents on the birth of a son, to on the birth of a son. birth of a son, and to grandpar­ his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Baruch Dovid Benjamin Shane, and to grand­ Mr. and Mrs. Avrum Weinfeld, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. ents Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Slovin. Erez Baver, and to grand­ Nate and Rachel Pollack Adler on the birth of a daugh­ parents Barry and Marlene Balik, and to great-grandparents Alfred Aghapour and Mr. mothers Mrs. Miriam Baver on the birth of a daughter, Aryeh and Nechama Soroka ter, to grandparents Mr. and and Alan and Sandi Esterman. Rabbi and Mrs. Avrum Reifer, and Mrs. Avrom Levin. and Mrs. Sara Baver. and to grandparents Mr. on the birth of a daughter, Mrs. Aharon Adler and Rabbi Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Weinfeld Noam and Zehava Feintuch Mr. and Mrs. Mattisyahu and Mrs. Hal Pollack. to grandparents Rabbi and Yonah on his Bar Mitzvah, to his and Mrs. Ezra Adler, and to and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weiss. on the birth of a son and Mael on the birth of a daugh­ Mrs. Sholem Fishbane, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Moshe great-grandparents Rabbi and to great-grandparents Dr. Rabbi and Dr. Sammy Joseph ter, and to grandparents Dr. Yisroel and Simmy Rand on to great-grandparents Rabbi Epstein, and to grandparents Mrs. Shmuel Adler and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Novick. on the birth of a son and to and Mrs. Dovid Mael. the birth of a son, to grand­ and Mrs. Zvi Fishbane. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Meystel. and Mrs. Yitzchok Broderick. grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. parents Rabbi and Mrs. Ben Chuny and Liba (Worch) Mr. and Mrs. Shimmie Zion Rand and to great-grand­ Dr. and Mrs. Aryeh Sova on the Shmuli on his Bar Mitzvah, Rabbi and Mrs. Eliezer Aron Sheldon Mendelsberg. Freund on the birth of a Mermelstein on the birth of a mother Mrs. Syril Goldman. birth of a daughter, and to grand­ to his parents Shragi and on the birth of a grandson, daughter, and to grandmother Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Kalman son, to grandparents Mr. and parents Mr. and Mrs. Abe Sova. Ahava Feldman, to grandpar­ and to great-grandparents, Mrs. Devorah Kaufman. on the birth of a daughter Mrs. Moshe Mermelstein and Rabbi and Mrs. Ari Rendler ents Mr. and Mrs. Abe Shar, Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Katz. and to grandparents Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Sam Lipshitz, on the birth of a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Yosef and to great-grandmother, Rabbi and Mrs. Zev Friedlander and to grandparents Rabbi Spector on the birth of the Shalom and Daniella Aryeh on Mindy Giffen and Rabbi and and to great-grandmother Rebbitzen Lee Glickman. on the birth of a daughter. and Mrs. Shmuel Notik. birth of a son, to grandpar­ the birth of daughter Maklah, to Mrs. Yitzchok Kalman. Mrs. Louise Mermelstein. ents Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Yaakov on becoming a Bar grandparents Mrs. Shani Aryeh Mr. and Mrs. Heshy Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Pesach Klibanow Rabbi and Mrs. Tzvi Merzel Mr. and Mrs. Aharon Reich Feigenbaum and Rabbi and Mitzvah, and to parents Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. David Merzel, on the birth of a son, to on the birth of a daughter on the birth of a daughter, on the birth of a son. Mrs. Yirmiyahu Spector, and and Mrs. Moshe Friedman. and to great-grandparents grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ira and to grandparents Mr. and and to grandparents Mr. to great-grandparents, Mr. Mrs. Sharon Merzel and Rabbi Wiznitzer and to great-grand­ Mrs. Colin Friedman and and Mrs. Aryeh Merzel. Ephraim and Sora’la Rosenberg and Mrs. Samuel Yavner. Nachy on becoming a Bar and Mrs. Machlouf Suissa. mother Mrs. Rifka Wiznitzer. Mrs. Sharon Klibanow. on the birth of a daughter, Mitzvah, and to parents Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Yitzchok to grandparents Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Spinrad and Mrs. Srulie Getter and Yaakov and Tzippy Bishop, Yosef Chaim and Chaya Orli and Brandon Koloms on the Milobsky on the birth of a Mrs. Yitzchok Rosenberg, on the birth of a daughter. to grandparents Mr. and on the birth of a granddaugh­ Gawartin on the birth of birth of a daughter, Scout Heidi. daughter, to grandparents Mr. and to great-grandmother Mrs. Anshie Kranczer. ter, and to grandparents Dr. a son and to great-grand­ and Mrs. Shmuel Mashiach, Mrs. Evelyne Sternfeld. Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel and Mrs. Shmuel Roth. mother Mrs. Ruth Siegal. Kalman and Rochel Kosowsky and to great-grandparents Mr. Sussman on the birth of a son, Avi on his Bar Mitzvah, to on the birth of a daugh­ Shuie and Rebecca Rubel and to grandparents Rabbi his grandparents Rabbi and Benjamin and Adela Bloch and Mrs. Moshe Mashiach and Mr. and Mrs. Yoni Goldstein ter, and to grandparents on the birth of a grandson, and Mrs. Yaakov Sussman. Mrs. Colman Ginsparg. on the birth of a son, and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Jaspen. on the birth of a daughter. Rabbi Baruch Klagsbrun and to grandparents Dr. to grandparents Mr. and and Mrs. Sara Klagsbrun. Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon and Mrs. Bruce Sharon. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Yahav Nochum Yosef on his Mrs. Nathan Bloch. Yisroel Moshe and Tzivi Morgenstern on the on the birth of a daugh­ Bar Mitzvah, to his par­ Gross on the birth of a son, Dori & Jaymie Kraft on the Mr. and Mrs. Zachary ter, and to grandparents Dr. ents Zechariah and Chani Mr. and Mrs. Shalom Chinn birth of a son. and to grandparents Rabbi birth of their son Rowan Ruben on the birth of a son, and Mrs. Yigal Yahav. Greenspan, and to his on the birth of a son, to and Mrs. Reuven Gross. Jaymes and to grandpar­ Mr. and Mrs. Evyatar Natan and to grandparents Mr. grandparents Rabbi and grandparents, Rabbi and ents Adele & Ed Stein. on the birth of a son. and Mrs. Dennis Ruben. Mr. and Mrs. Lavi Zaret on the Mrs. Shlomo Greenspan. Mrs. Leon Lipshitz, and to Avi and Tamar Gutstein on birth of a son and o grandpar­ great-grandparents, Rabbi the birth of a son, to grand­ Simcha and Batya Kraines Mr. and Mrs. Eliyahu Yossi and Edit Schechter ents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klein Yossi on his Bar Mitzvah, and Mrs. Kenneth Neiman. parents Mr. and Mrs. Steve on the birth of a son, and Neiman on the birth of a on the birth of a son, and and Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Zaret. and to his parents Mr. and Cohn and Rabbi and Mrs. Joel to great-grandparents Mr. son, to grandparents Mr. to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Volvie Hollander. Eli and Sora Esther Cohen on Gutstein, and to great-grand­ and Mrs. Lothar Kahn. and Mrs. Ira Neiman and to Mrs. Shalom Abowitz. Mr. and Mrs. Dovid Zirkin on the birth of a son, to grand­ mother, Mrs. Ethel Silverstein. great-grandparents Rabbi the birth of a daughter, to grand­ Meir on his Bar Mitzvah, parents Rabbi and Mrs. Aaron Mr. and Mrs. Yoni Kram on the and Mrs. Kenneth Neiman. Ariel Schwartz and Jonah parents Rabbi and Mrs. Nesanel to his parents Rabbi and Topper and Rabbi and Mrs. Rabbi and Mrs. Reuven Handler birth of a son, to grandparents Shifrin on the birth of their Siegal, and to great-grand­ Mrs. Eliezer Irons. Ari Cohen, and to great-grand­ on the birth of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Friedman, David and Pesha New on the daughter, Sella Miriam father, Mr. Joseph Siegal. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nochi and to great-grandmother, birth of a son, and to grandpar­ Noah on his Bar Mitzvah, • Celebrate engagements, Stein and Mrs. Lois Cohen. Tye and Nikki Harris on Mrs. Barbara Friedman. ents Mr. and Mrs. Aron Rubin. Joe and Katie Schwartz on to his parents Mr. and weddings anniversaries the birth of a daughter the birth of a son, to grand­ BAR/BAT MITZVAHS Mrs. Ori Kremer. Jeff and Channah Cohen Gemma, to grandparents Shy and Sivan Krug on the birth Rabbi and Mrs. Shauli parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert • Welcome new babies on the birth of a son, and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Harris, of a daughter, and to grand­ Neuberger on the birth of a son. Matanky, and to great-grand­ Adir on his Bar Mitzvah, to his Shulem on becoming a Bar • Honor BarBat Mitzvahs to grandparents Mr. and and to great-grandmother, mother Mrs. Laurel Gershon. mothers Mrs. Trude Matanky parents Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Mitzvah, and to parents Rabbi Mrs. Moshe Yudkowsky. Mrs. Miryam Harris. Tali and Dave Nole on and Mrs. Sharon Frankel. Amster, and to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Yisroel Zev Lieberson. • Mark special birthdays Chaim and Breina Landa the birth of a son. and Mrs. Stephen Karesh and Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Cohen • Recognize achievements Yonatan and Jenny Serle on the birth of a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Siegal and Mrs. Howard Benditzson. Akiva Yosef on his Bar on the birth of a son. on the birth of their child, and to grandparents Rabbi Rabbi and Mrs. Levi Notik on the birth of a daughter. Mitzvah, to his parents Mr. awards and to grandparents Rabbi and Mrs. Yosef Landa. on the birth of a daughter, Dovid Atlas on his Bar Mitzvah and Mrs. Chaim Meer. Tani Cohn and Naomi Sharon and Mrs. Rubin Harris. and to grandparents Rabbi Hayley Silver and Bradley and to great-grandmother on the birth of a daughter, Easy ordering online at . Mr. and Mrs. Yoel Lavenda and Mrs. Shmuel Notik. Kessler on the birth of their Mrs. Rochelle Schultz. and to grandparents Dr. on the birth of a daugh­ son Jordan Sam, and to or call Minimum donation: 10 and Mrs. Bruce Sharon. ter, to grandparents Mr. Ana and Dov Oppenheimer grandparents, Gregg and and Mrs. Steve Lavenda, on the birth of their Joanne Moffic-Silver. and to great grandmother daughter, Andie Lena DID YOU KNOW? With support from JUF, Keshet is Mrs. Harriet Lavenda. Oppenheimer (Avra Lev). expanding space, adding staff, and making other changes so 60 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 people with disabilities can safely participate in programs. SIMCHAS WHAT’S HAPPENING Mazel tov! Save the date for JUF events!

Yehuda Dovid on his Bar Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mr. and Mrs. Joel Jacobson Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Novick Mr. and Mrs. David Well on YLD Connects How to High Holiday YWC Outreach WCC Racial Healing Mitzvah, to his parents Rabbi Bloomenkranz on the en­ on the engagement of on the engagement of the engagement of their son, ONGOING PROGRAM at Home Back to Basics: Centering OCT. 28 OR 29 (DATE TBD) and Mrs. Avromi Meystel, gagement of their son, their son, Rafi, to Ariella their grandson, Shlomo Eli, to Mariamme Garber. 6 P.M. | VIRTUAL and to grandparents Mr. Ezra, to Shiri Yeger. Green and to grandmother Rush, to Daniella Last. Whether you are looking to THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 Your Body and Mind A meaningful gift Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wiznitzer network or simply chat with 7–8:30 P.M. | VIRTUAL WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 The event will feature a panel and Mrs. Jay Meystel. Mrs. Naomi Jacobson. to the JUF Annual Mr. and Mrs. Mayer Chase Mr. and Mrs. Dov Pinchot on the engagement of their someone new, we want to Join YLD and Silverstein Base 7:30 P.M. | VIRTUAL discussion on racism in the Campaign is required Shmuel Simcha Nussbaum on the engagement of their Rabbi and Mrs. Zev Kahn on on the engagement of their son, Moshe, to Brenda virtually connect you to fellow Hillel: Lincoln Park, on Zoom, Chicagoland area and how to Join Young Women’s City Council to attend certain YLD community members with help heal racial discord in our on his Bar Mitzvah and son, Ephraim, to Leah Feder, the engagement of their daugh­ son, Rami, to Ariella Atkin. Salamon. Mazel Tov to grand­ for a conversation about how to for an engaging evening to learn events. A number similar goals. Fill out this form community. Featuring Jahmal to great-grandmother and to grandparents Mr. ter, Elisheva, to Shaya Hebel. mother, Mrs. Rifka Wiznitzer. make the most of the holidays how to bring your physical and beside the box Mr. and Mrs. Tzvi Ray and Mr. Cole CEO & Founder, My Block Mrs. Rochelle Schultz. and Mrs. Victor Katz. to get matched! this year. mental health to the forefront of indicates there is a My Hood My City, and Karen Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Mrs. Gershon Friedman Please note, depending on To register, visit: your mind during COVID-19. minimum amount. Yaakov on his Bar Mitzvah, Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Cutler on Kandelman on the engage­ on the engagement of their MARRIAGES Freeman-Wilson, President & interest, you are not guaranteed juf.org/HowToHHD For more information, please to his parents Mr. and Mrs. the engagement of their son, ment of their son, Mark. children, Yechiel and Chumi, to be matched. CEO, Chicago Urban League. Chanoch Prawer and to Jason, to Renee Wietschner. and to grandparents Mr. and Dina Cohen and Daniel Stein Registration is complimentary. contact Samantha Pompeo at Moderated by Rabbi Shoshanah To register, visit: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Klein on the Mrs. Barry Ray and Dr. and on their marriage, to parents Suggested donation of $25 to the [email protected] or Conover. juf.org/YLDconnects 2020 JUF Annual Campaign. 312-357-4862. Shmuel Dovid Prawer. Mr. and Mrs. Michael engagement of their daugh­ Mrs. Robert Friedman. Mr. and Mrs. Ari Cohen and to For more information Daniels on the engagement ter, Liba, to Eli Gurwitz. grandparents, Mrs. Lois Cohen There is no cost to participate in For more information, please (women’s only) contact Rebecca Botsford at Mr. and Mrs. Doriah Zaret of their son, Ari, to Rebecca Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rubin and Mr. and Mrs. Nochi Stein. the program. contact Molly Rudnick at [email protected] or Rabbi and Mrs. Ephraim on the recent Bar Mitzvah of Baratz, and to grandfather and Mr. and Mrs. Hillel Getz For more information, [email protected]. 312-357-4804. Kletenik on the engagement their son, and to grandparents Mr. Michael Nussbaum. on the on the engagement Daniel Glickman and Shayna contact Sara Wineburgh at Women’s Division of their daughter, Fruma Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Zaret. of their children, Mandy and Schwartz on their marriage, [email protected]. 2021 Lion Luncheon Rabbi Zev and Grace Miriam, to Avrami Englander. Reuvain Getz, and to grand­ to parents Mr. and Mrs. David Fall LEARN Drutman on the engagement of Deadline to register: September 6 Virtual Event October 15 mother Mrs. Phyllis Simon. Glickman and to grandpar­ TUESDAYS, SEPT. 15, 22, ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Uri Kluk and THURSDAY, OCT. 15 their daughter, Naomi to Chaim ents Rebbitzen Lee Glickman OCT. 13, 20, 27, NOV. 10, 17, Gertsberg and to grandpar­ Mr. and Mrs. Oron Domsky Mr. and Mrs. Dov Segal on 12 P.M. | VIRTUAL and Mr. Leonard Drucker. High Holiday Swag Bag DEC. 8, 15 ents Yaakov and Rivka Alfie. on engagement of their chil­ the engagement of their son, 7–8:30 P.M. | VIRTUAL Featuring Lori Gottlieb, dren, Daniella and Naom, VARIOUS TIMES Yehuda, to Chaya Kramer. Kadyn Gottesman and Ari Silverstein Base Hillel and psychotherapist, and bestselling Rabbi and Mrs. Avraham and to grandparents, Mrs. Schlakman on their mar­ YLD, Silverstein Base Hillel, YLD are teaming up this fall author of Maybe You Should Talk Friedman on the engagement Marilyn Domsky and Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Skidelsky riage, and to parents Mr. and OneTable, and Repair the World to offer LEARN! A cohort of to Someone. of their granddaughter, Hadasa and Mrs. George Horovicz. on the engagement of Avi Mrs. Yossi Gottesman. Chicago have partnered to offer young professionals will meet To register visit: Rubin, to Moshe Nath. to Perry Eckman, and to complimentary High Holiday Dr. and Mrs. Shimi Krauss on over Zoom with Rabbi Megan juf.org/2021LionLuncheon grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Shana Lebovics and Ezra Swag Bags. You will receive a few Mr. and Mrs. Yoel Goldberg on the engagement of their son, GoldMarche to explore what New this year: Join our One- Howard Benditzson. Shulman on their marriage, items needed to help celebrate the engagement of their son, Yakov, to Sheera Farkas. Judaism has to say about many Time Book Club! Prior to the to parents Mr. and Mrs. the High Holidays virtually, Yonah, to Mimi Sheinbein and Dr. and Mrs. Dov Shapiro of life’s big questions. event, we will host an optional Mordechai Lebovics. such as apples, honey, candles, to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rabbi and Mrs. Yisreol Zev on the engagement of their To register, visit: juf.org/LEARN book club to discuss Maybe You Liberson on the engagement challah, resources for High Shmuel Brandman and Mr. daughter, Chani, to Aaron Esti Levitansky and Benny Registration is complimentary. Should Talk to Someone. of their daughter, Sori. Holiday discussion, & more! and Mrs. Norman Goldberg. Bryer, and to grandmother Rudansky on their marriage, Suggested donation of $25 to the Cost: $36 or $75 with a kosher Dr. Burton and Helene To register, visit: juf.org/SwagBag Mrs. Eileen Shapiro. to parents Mr. and Mrs. Yudi lunch delivered to your door Herbstman on the engage­ Rabbi and Mrs. Ari Maryles 2020 JUF Annual Campaign. Dr. and Mrs. Dovid Grinblatt Levitansky, and to grand­ Registration is complimentary. in the Chicagoland area the ment of their daughter, on the engagement of their on the engagement of their Mr. and Mrs. Hillel Shapiro For more information, please mother Mrs. Vivian Sklar. For more information, please morning of the event. Teri Susan Herbstman, to son, Elie, to Hadassah son, Chaim, to Shoshana on the engagement of their contact Molly Rudnick at contact Molly Rudnick at Zachary Isaac Appel, son of Drebin, and to grand­ Lipsius, and to grandparents, daughter, Ilana, to Nisan Aryeh Esther Brocha and Shimon [email protected]. For more information [email protected]. Mr. Steve and Susi Appel, mother Mrs. Leah Jacoby. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maryles, Moses, and to grandparents Schwab on their marriage, to contact Shelby Scheck at and to grandmothers Ethel Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mauer Mrs. Eva Gertzfeld and Rabbi parents Rabbi and Mrs. Sholem [email protected] or Herbstman and Bea Silberman. Rabbi and Mrs. Tsvi Haskell and Mrs. Fegi Mauer. and Mrs. Meir Shapiro. Fishbane and to grandparents, 312-357-4825. on the engagement of their Rabbi and Mrs. Zvi Fishbane. 5,000 (women’s only) Dr. and Mrs. Boruch Aronson daughter, Rochel Breina, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maryles Judge and Mrs. Mendel on the engagement of their to Mordechai Shnitzer. on the engagement of their Singer on the engagement son, Dov, to Sara Leah Lerman, grandson, Shimon Schultz, of their daughter, Recheli. and to grandparents, Mrs. Rabbi and Mrs. Jeffrey to Miriam Friedman. CANDLELIGHTING TIMES Diane Friedman and Mr. and Holman and Rabbi and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Soleymani SUBMISSIONS September 10 Mrs. Michael Aronson. Shlomo Alexander on the Mr. and Mrs. Joel Malkin and Dr. and Mrs. Shmuel Roth ARE WELCOME engagement of their chil­ and Mr. and Mrs. Chaim on the engagement of their Sept. 4 7:00 p.m. Ki Tavo Send a short Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Best on dren, Zahava and Nesanel. Romanoff on the engagement children, Ezra and Zahava, description of your Sept. 11 6:48 p.m. Nitzavim-Vayelech the engagement of their son, of their children, Noey and and to grandparents Mr. and Jacob, to Rachel Gindi, and to Mr. and Mrs. Avigdor Dovid, and to grandmother, simcha and a photo Sept. 18 6:35 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah I Mrs. Youssef Amrami. to [email protected] grandmother, Mrs. Jean Best. Horowitz on the engage­ Mrs. Esther Cardash. to be featured in an Sept. 19 8:04 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah II ment of their daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Storz on the upcoming issue. Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Millen engagement of their daughter, Sept. 25 6:23 p.m. Shabbat Shuva/ Ha’azinu Bider on the engagement of Rabbi Avrohom Isenberg on on the engagement of their Adina, to Yitzi Kaplowitz. For listing guidelines, Sept. 27 6:20 p.m. Erev Yom Kippur their granddaughter, Adina the engagement of his son, daughter, Faigy, to Aharon visit juf.org/news/ Heyman, to Naftali Skaist. Davy, to Rachel Doerfler. Anton, and to grandmother, simcha_guidelines. Oct. 2 6:11 p.m. Erev Sukkot I Mrs. Naomi Samber. Oct. 3 7:40 p.m. Erev Sukkot II

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JCC Chicago Presents: Synagogues of Chicago: Faith, Form and Function with Robert A. Packer WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 | 11 A.M. CDT VIA ZOOM FREE AND OPEN TO ALL Community events The fascinating history of Chicago’s Jewish past can be found in the religious architecture of its stately synagogues and communal TUESDAYS (THROUGH MONDAY, SEPT. 7 TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 MONDAY, SEPT. 14 buildings. Whether modest or majestic, wood or stone, the buildings DEC. 15), NOON-2 P.M. 1:30-2:30 P.M. 7:30-8:30 P.M. 7:30-8:30 P.M. 5:30 P.M.-7 P.M. reflected their members’ views on faith and their commitment to OR THURSDAYS (THROUGH Career Services Resume The Healing Shofar. B Mitzvah FAQ Session for 2020 JCFS Chicago Annual the neighborhoods where they lived. Come and explore Chicago’s DEC. 17), 1-2:30 P.M. Workshops. JVS Career The Healing Shofar is a Parents. Are you debating Meeting. Join us to elect our forgotten synagogues and communal buildings. Join the discussion My Go-To Place, by CJE Services Resume Workshop workshop for bereaved people how (or whether) to seek a new board members, recognize with Robert A. Packer, a former history teacher, professional building SeniorLife Digital Session. is now being offered online. anticipating the major Jewish bar or bat mitzvah for your our community partner and consultant, and freelance photographer. We are so excited to bring Whether you’re just starting Fall Holidays after the death child? Explore your options outgoing board, celebrate all Advanced registration requested at: jccchicago.org/synagoguesofchicago you My Go-To Place virtually. out, need a complete revision, of a loved one. Please join us during this free, informal FAQ the good work of JCFS Chicago, We look forward to when we or just want to update and for information on the grief session with Rabbi Adam and hear from our new CEO can bring these programs to refresh your existing resume, process, strategies for coping Chalom, Kol Hadash Youth Stacey Shor. We are pleased you in person, until then, we this workshop is for you. with loss on the Holidays, Education Director and B to honor Much Shelist as the will do the next best thing After you have submitted this some reflective Torah texts Mitzvah Coordinator. Intended JCFS Chicago Community and bring programs through registration, you will receive on the Days of Awe, ways to for parents of children up to Partner of the Year. 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64 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 65 FOR A BLESSING On behalf of a grateful community, THANK YOU We remember ‘Let my people know’ to our JUF Corporate Partners who provide resources that help JUF assist RABBI ADIN EVEN-ISRAEL STEINSALTZ, the acclaimed people in need to overcome life’s challenges, transforming daily life for over their generosity scholar whose landmark translation of the Talmud enabled a vast readership to access one of Judaism’s most canonical 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews worldwide. The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of texts, died on Aug. 7 in Jerusalem. He was 83. Chicago gratefully recall those—may their memory Steinsaltz’s monumental translation of the Babylonian be a blessing—who have left the posthumous mark Talmud made the arcane rabbinic debates and folklor- $75,000 of their compassion upon our community through a bequest to the Jewish United Fund/Jewish ic tales easier to comprehend, unlocking the wonders Federation of Chicago during the preceding year. of Talmud study for those lacking a high-level Jewish education. The project took 45 years to complete. Steinsaltz not only rendered the forbidding Aramaic text into modern Hebrew, but integrated JEWISH UNITED FUND his own commentary into the sparse language of $50,000 Bertha Avis the original, filling in gaps in the text that had pre- Maurice Fantus viously required deep familiarity with the internal Joan Fishman mechanics of Talmudic discourse to decipher. Evelyn R. Greene “The Talmud was never meant to be an elitist Carolyn W. Haas book,” said Arthur Kurzweil, the author of two books $25,000 Myles Jarrow about Steinsaltz. “It was meant to be for everybody. So, Irene Katz Rabbi Steinsaltz spent 45 years trying and succeeding to Bartlit Beck Hyatt Regency Chicago Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC Much Shelist, P.C. Edie Kaye make that happen.” Deloitte LLP Katten Mayer Brown LLP Plante Moran Rose Miller Described as a once-in-a-millennium scholar, Steinsaltz was re- DLA Piper US LLP Kovitz Investment Group LLC Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd RSM US LLP Robert Shure nowned for his prodigious intellect and tireless work ethic. He was reputed to put in 17-hour workdays. Ida Siegel He was known not only for his intellect, but for his compassion, too. “The Jewish People have al- Dr. Helen Simons $10,000 ways been blessed with magisterial scholars. Some packaged their scholarship in the radiance of un- Sylvia Wolfson conditional love for every single Jewish person,” said Rabbi Yehiel E. Poupko, JUF Rabbinic Scholar. “Whoever came to see the Rabbi, young or old, man or woman, learned or otherwise, bringing him Balyasny Asset Management Goldman Sachs & Co National Wrecking Company Schiff Hardin LLP JEWISH FEDERATION their profoundest questions or their deepest pains, walked away suffused not just with his learning BDO USA, LLP Greenberg Traurig LLP Next Realty The Scion Group LLC Robert Appelbaum and wisdom, but with the radiance of his love. Beyond all his teaching, beyond all his Torah, beyond Ernst & Young JMB Realty Corporation Pine Tree Commercial Realty LLC Senior Lifestyle Corporation all his scholarship, he bequeathed to everyone the radiant presence of God that rested upon him.” GEM Realty Capital Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C. Reed Smith LLP Wells Fargo Dr. Sidney Aronoff Mona Dubin Authoring a comprehensive commentary on the Talmud alone put him in a category alongside Stefi Geisel Rashi, the medieval French scholar whose commentary on the Bible and the Talmud, composed $7,500 Evelyn R. Greene 1,000 years ago, is considered the most authoritative. But Steinsaltz also wrote another 60 books Gertrude Kasakoff on topics ranging from Jewish ethics to theology to prayer to mysticism. He also helped establish The First Bank of Highland Park Lester Mandelstein educational institutions in Israel and the former Soviet Union. Michael Miselman Born to secular parents in Jerusalem in 1937, Steinsaltz embraced Jewish practice as a teenager. $5,000 Mimi Neumark Though his father was irreligious, he sent his son to study Talmud with a tutor at the age of 10. Charlene Raimondi In 1965, Steinsaltz founded the Israel Institute for Talmudic Publications, the same year he be- Burton Robin gan his Talmud translation. Arthur Hill & Co Gofen & Glossberg, LLC Latham & Watkins LLP Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. Steinsaltz’s work was initially deemed controversial in some Haredi sectors. His Talmud de- Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP Gould & Ratner LLP Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants Sarnoff & Baccash Sylvia Rosett Belgravia Group Grant Thornton LLP Locke Lord LLP Strategic Wealth Partners, LLC Abraham and Regina Sigal parted from longstanding conventions, introducing punctuation and paragraph breaks, altering Charles Schwab Harrison & Held, LLP Marcus & Millichap The Wolcott Group, LLC Dr. Helen Simons the pagination, and placing his own commentary in the space around the main text that had pre- CIBC Herman Agency, Inc. Mesirow Financial Tucker Development viously been the domain of Rashi. CME Group Horizon Realty Group Monroe Capital LLC Venture One Phyllis S. Tinsley The Cohn Weisskopf Oxman Group ICM Properties, Inc. Mosaic Construction LLC DBA Walton Street Capital, LLC Elaine Weinstein But controversy never slowed Steinsaltz’s embrace as an unparalleled scholar of Judaism. He at Morgan Stanley Illinois Hammer Injury Law Firm Design Construction Concepts Waterton Associates LLC Gertrude Kramer Witkin received many accolades and honors for his contributions both in the Jewish world and beyond, Dentons US LLP Dworkin & Maciariello MZ Capital Partners WHI Real Estate Partners, L.P. including in 2016 an invitation to a private audience with the pope. Devon Bank JRG Capital Partners Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Wintrust Corporation Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP King & Spalding LLP Northern Trust Wipfli LLP Long plagued by ill health, Steinsaltz suffered a stroke in 2016 that left him unable to speak. FGMK, LLC Kona Advisors LLC Oak Realty Group, Inc./Oak Residential Partners Wolverine Execution Services, LLC His work was driven by a desire to educate large numbers of Jews about their heritage. “Let my Fields Auto Group KPMG Origin Ventures Worsek & Vihon LLP people know,” was his favorite slogan. First Midwest Bank Kriezelman Burton & Associates LLC Proskauer Rose LLP There are many planned giving options available to make gifts to the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago: “I tried to make pathways through which people will be able to enter the Talmud without Bequest, outright gift or property, donor advised fund, pooled encountering impassable barriers,” he told JTA in 2010 upon the completion of the translation, income fund and others. For information, please contact: which is now celebrated annually by a global day of Jewish learning. “It’s something that will DAVID S. ROSEN always be a challenge, but I tried to make it at least possible.” For information on corporate partnership opportunities, please contact [email protected] or 312-357-4662. BEN GURION WAY, 30 S. WELLS ST., 3RD FLOOR CHICAGO, IL 60606 Pictured: Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz inspects at his Jerusalem home an English-language translation of the Talmud based on his annotations on June 4, 2018. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons/SoInkleined.

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Treasured brother-in-law, Loving mother of Julie (Michael), Jessica 91. Beloved wife of the late Seymour. Adored grandmother of five. Cherished speeches in packed auditoriums. uncle, and cousin of many. Memorials to and Corey (Jonna). Loving “Mimi” of Cherished mother of Cyndy (Harold great-grandmother. Dear sister of the She was born Magda Perlstein. On her Chicago Lodge #437. Shalom Memorial four. Lakeshore Jewish Funerals. Robin) and Steven (Ellie Levine). Adored late Judy (the late Herman) Bloch and Funeral Home. grandmother of five. Dear sister of the David (Ruth) Kahn. Loved aunt and cous- 17th birthday, she was deported from her home in Miskolc, Hungary to Auschwitz- BERKSON, DAVID M. M.D. 91. BRESLAW, BETTY (nee Gitelman) late Annette (the late Norman) Figatner. in of many. Thanks to Linda and Adella. ARMIN, GLENDA E. (nee Moran), 74. Husband of Joan. Father of Michael Beloved aunt of many. Silver Circle Memorials to the Skokie Public Library L’Dor V’Dor… 87. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving Birkenau, where her parents and most Beloved wife of Roy. Devoted mother of (Grace), Matthew (the late Mary Beth), mother of Michael (Kathy) and Abby Member of JUF. Memorials to the Anti- or Illinois Holocaust Museum. Shalom of her extended family died in the gas Scott (Sandy) Richmond, Jennifer (Jeff) and Catherine (Lee) Boyce. Grandfather Defamation League or the Dr. Sue Library. Memorial Funeral Home. From Generation to Generation (Russ) Cole. Adored grandma and Nana chambers. She was among 1,000 Jewish Auerbach and the late Brett “Brutus” of seven. Uncle of two. In-law of four. Son of nine. Cherished great-grandmother Chicago Jewish Funerals. Armin. Cherished Nana of four. Treasured of the late Morris and Jennie Goldman. of six. Dear sister of Esther (the late ERENBERG, CHRISTINE DEVORAH Hungarian women from Birkenau daughter of the late Harry and Charlotte Brother of the late Gloria Schall. Thanks Dave) Mann. Memorials to Parkinson’s CHIMBEROFF, HOWARD M. 91. (nee Cleeland), 76. Beloved wife of Moran. Dear aunt and cousin of many. to caregivers Allan and Nila. Golden Giver Beloved husband of the late Lila, (nee William P.. Loving mother of Shalisha, chosen to work at one of Germany’s It brings me great pride that my son, Benjamin, is joining Goldman Foundation or to the Illinois Holocaust largest munitions factories. Memorials to The Brett Armin Sarcoma Member of JUF. Memorials to the Greater Museum and Education Center. Shalom Claver. Loving father of Marcia (Howard) Joshana (Seth Catallozzi), and Sheva. Funeral Group as a licensed director. For over 16 years, we have Foundation. Shalom Memorial Funeral Chicago Food Depository. Lakeshore Memorial Park. Esralew, and Robert and Michael Cherished sister of Charles (Shelley) In March 1945, she was sent on a Home. Jewish Funerals. (Candace Berry) Chimberoff. Adored Cleeland. Memorials to Aitz Hayim personally overseen every aspect of your family’s needs with care, Papa of five. Proud great- grandfather of Center for Jewish Living or The North death march to Buchenwald concen- BROWN, MAGDA Holocaust sur- tration camp. Brown and several prison- BAHR, LORRAINE (née Cabin), 95. BERMAN, LOIS A. (nee Freed), vivor. 93. Wife of the late Robert. two. Devoted son of the late Albert and Shore Choral Society. Chicago Jewish respect, and dignity. Each family we are honored to serve becomes Beloved wife of the late Melvin. Loving 89. Loving daughter of the late Alex Esther Chimberoff. Dear brother of the Funerals, Mother of Rochelle Brown-Rainey and ers were able to escape, hiding in a nearby an extension of our own. I am delighted that Benjamin will carry mother of Gary (JudI), Todd (Candy) and Ethel Freed. Loving wife of the late Bruce Brown. Mother-in-law of Charles late Idalyn “Lynn” (late Edward) Kane. Chroman and the late Sheila Gorny. Norman. Cherished mother of Donna Memorials to Hand, Hoof and Heart. The ETTELSON, JULIAN R. 91. Served in barn. She was eventually liberated by the Sixth Rainey. Grandmother of nine. Great- Armored Division of the U.S. Army. After the war, relatives in the on that sacred trust for another generation. Cherished grandmother of six. Much (Steve) Hadden and David (Jody) grandmother of nine. Great-great- Goldman Funeral Group. Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Dear loved great- grandmother of six. Thanks Berman. Proud grandmother of four. grandmother of three. Sister of the late husband of the late Joanne Saunders. U.S. sponsored her immigration to Chicago. to caregivers Veronica and Sandra. Adoring great-grandmother of Zelda Miklos Perlstein. Sister-in-law of Helen COHEN, MARC KYLE 35. Son of Lynn Loving father of Bruce (Missy) Ettelson Memorials to the American Cancer Grill and Miles Berman. Sister of the late and Steve Cohen. Brother of Samantha and Carolyn Ettelson Klein. Adored For 40 years, Brown worked in a physician’s office as a Certified Brown and the late Charlotte Weinstein, Medical Assistant. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Society. Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Jacqueline Selig. Aunt of Janet and Lindy. Fred Brown and Harry Weinstein. Aunt Cohen Kobak (Marcin Kobak) and grandfather of five. Devoted son of the Memorials to Hadassah North Shore. and cousin of many. Memorials to the Allyson Cohen. Uncle of two. Memorials late Herbert and Grace (nee Fernbach). Brown, mother of Rochelle and Bruce, and the adored grand- BAKER, MARJORIE ELLEN 88. Chicago Jewish Funerals. “Magda on a Mission Fund” at the Illinois to Samantha Cohen Kobak (via Beloved longtime friend of Louise Sole. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Howard. Facebook). The Goldman Funeral Group. Memorials to the Humanities Seminars mother of many. Holocaust Museum & Education Center Although it was painful to remember her horrendous experi- Goldman Funeral Group Loving mother of Stuart (late Janet BLANK, JOSEPH “JOE” 77. Beloved or to HIAS. Shalom Memorial Funeral Program at the University of Arizona. The Ehman-Baker), Bob (Jill) Baker and husband of Yvette. Loving father of Bari Home. DAVID, HERB 89. Beloved husband of Goldman Funeral Group. ences, Brown believed her story—as well as the stories of other is proudly the only Michael Baker. Adored grandmother (Andrew) Becker and Stefanie Blank. Andrea. Devoted son of the late Paul and survivors—must be told. In October 2018, she was scheduled to of two. Devoted daughter of the late Cherished Poppie of two. Much loved BROWN, SHARON JOY 71. Beloved Catherine David. Loving cousin of many. FALK, KAREN (nee Sandler), 80. multi-generational, Mary and Nate Karasik. Dear sister of brother of Susan Blank. Memorials to the Chicago Jewish Funerals. Beloved wife of Jerome “Jerry” Falk. speak at Chatham University in Pittsburgh. The tragic shooting mother of Justin (Robin), Michael family-owned funeral Laurel (late Alan) Jacobs. Treasured National MS Society. Shalom Memorial (Courtney), and Eric (Alexandra) Brown, Loving mother of Lisa (Michael) Stevens, at the Tree of Life synagogue took place the day before, but she aunt of three. Proud great-aunt of four. Funeral Home. and Allison (Zach) Weisman. stepmoth- DEMAR, ALAN STEVEN CPA, PFS, Barri (Ronenn Roubenoff) Falk, and Silver Circle Member of JUF. Memorials CFP®  65. Devoted son of Doris and Michael (Suzanne) Falk. Adored Nonny didn’t hesitate to board the plane, saying, “Now the world needs service with full-time er of Aaron (Maud) Brown. Loving sister to hear the message even more. Let’s go.” to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer BLOOMFIELD, JANICE A. (nee to Susan (Stuart) Kaufman, and David the late Martin. Loving brother of Cindi of four. Devoted daughter of the late funeral directors Foundation or to the Chicago Symphony Kaufman), 82. Loving wife of the late (Craig Trompeter) Rice, sister-in-law of (John) Malisia and the late Larry DeMar. Irene and Nathan Sandler. Cherished Despite the horrific experiences of her formative years, Brown Orchestra. The Goldman Funeral Group. Leonard A. Cherished mother of Geoffrey the late Nancy Weisman Rice. Cherished Treasured uncle of two. Great-uncle of sister of Michelle (Michael) Corchin. serving the Chicagoland (Linda Alexander) Bloomfield and Neal two. Memorials to a cancer research or- Treasured aunt of many. Golden Giver was known for her sunny disposition as well as her determination. grandmother of nine. Loving aunt of “There was nothing better than when Magda walked into the BARTLETT, SEYMOUR NORMAN (Tracie) Bloomfield. Adored grand- six. Cousin of two. Daughter of the late ganization of your choice. The Goldman Member of JUF. Memorials to the Jewish Community 90. Army Veteran, Korean Conflict. mother of five. Dear sister of Leila (the Faye and Howard Rice. Memorials to Funeral Group. Alzheimer’s Association, Les Turner Museum and gave you her signature ‘grandma hug & kiss,’” said Beloved husband for 69 years of Idell, late Kenneth) Weiss. Loving aunt of Tamarack Camps, Bloomfield Hills, MI. ALS Foundation, or City of Hope/ (nee Farber). Loving father of Helene four. Memorials to Dress for Success DICKMAN, PAUL RAYMOND 72. Bobby Blechman Chapter. The Goldman Susan Abrams, CEO of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. “And ev- Shalom Memorial Park. Chicago Jewish eryone knew better than to try and talk her out of something. (Jack) Kramer and Gail (George) Worldwide. Chicago Jewish Funerals. Funerals. Devoted son of the late Bessie (nee Funeral Group. Melshenker. Adored grandpa of five. Rasenick) and Harold Dickman. Brother Nothing was going to keep her away from a speaking engage- Proud great-grandfather of eight. Devoted BRANDT, ARLENE “COOKIE” (nee BURKMAN, GERALD (JERRY) 81. of Jerome (Sharron) Dickman and David FEIG, BERNARD “BERNIE” 89. son of the late Minnie and the late Harry Gold), 87. Beloved wife of the late Sidney. (Sandra) Dickman. Uncle of two. Great- Beloved husband of the late Thelma ment, not weather, her health, or even an act of terrorism.” Adored husband of Rosa (nee Kulefsky). The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center has post- Bartlett. Dear brother of the late Francine Loving mother of Sharon (Harris) Weiner, Doting father of Pamela and Noel uncle of two. The Goldman Funeral Feig, (nee Greenman). Devoted father of Irwin Goldman (late Martin) Ellin. Memorials to the Dr. Mitchell (Katia) Brandt and Aviva (Michelle Miller). World’s best grandpa Group. Sharon Furmanek, Jill (Barry) Shiffman, humously given Magda Brown the 2020 American Association for Alzheimer’s Association, to the American Brandt (Scott Foster). Beautiful BubBee to two. Dear brother of the late Adrienne and Adrienne (David) Tarnoff. Proud Founder & Funeral Director Lung Association, or to the Produce of four. Sister of Dr. Robert (Marsha) DREYFUS, MARIANNE C. (nee “Pa” of eight. Adored great-grandfather State and Local History Award of Excellence, an award that recog- (the late Ronald), the late Sandra (the late nizes leaders in collecting, preserving, and interpreting history to Benjamin Goldman Alliance Foundation. The Goldman Gold. Sister-in-law of Dennis (the late Herman). Dear brother-in-law of the late Berlak), 95. Beloved wife of the late Rabbi of seven. Beloved brother of Marvin Funeral Group. Alice) Brandt. Dear aunt and cousin of Maurie and Florence Berman. Treasured A. Stanley Dreyfus. Loving mother of Dr. (Meredith) Feig and Dr. Howard (Susan) make lessons of past more accessible and meaningful to all. Funeral Director many. Memorials to Myasthenia Gravis uncle, great-uncle, and great-great-un- James N. Dreyfus (Rabbi Ellen Weinberg Feig. Memorials to Donate Life America. Foundation of America. Shalom Memorial cle of many. Memorials to The Chicago Dreyfus) and the late Richard B. (Helen) The Goldman Funeral Group. Locations in Bu alo Grove & Skokie Funeral Home. Dreyfus. Adored grandmother of five. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the “Magda Botanic Gardens. Chicago Jewish on a Mission” fund at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Funerals. Cherished great-grandmother of five. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com Memorials to the Leo Baeck Institute or Center, a donation for a brick in her honor on the Museum’s tribute Central Conference of American Rabbis. Chicago Jewish Funerals. pathway or to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS). 847.478.1600

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FELDMAN, ISABELLE R. “IZZY” GOLDBERG, JEROME “JERRY” H. HUBER, MARA (nee Ditkowsky), KAUFMAN, MORTON 101. Veteran, (nee Hoffman), 93. Beloved wife of the 91. Veteran, Korean War. Loving hus- 77. Loving mother of Julie Rotolo and WWII. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee late Seymour Feldman. Loving mother of band and best friend of Gloria (née Suzanne (Michael) Falk. Cherished Ma of Langer). Loving father of Donna (Richard) Carl Levine, jeweler Mark (Joyce) Feldman and Loren (Jim) Strauss). Cherished father of Charles three. Devoted daughter of the late Ruth Kaplan and Susan Foreen. Proud grandfa- Elliot. Adored grandmother of two. Proud (Dolly) Goldberg, and Ruth Goldberg- PLOTS and Philip Ditkowsky. Dear sister of Lee ther of four. Cherished great-grandfather great-grandmother of two. Devoted Zak (Marty Zak). Respected grandfather (Janette) Ditkowsky. Favorite aunt of five. of 10. Dear brother of the late Dorothy and philanthropist daughter of the late Joseph and the late of four. Great-grandfather of ten. Shalom FOR SALE Memorials to the JUF or the Les Turners Goodman. Memorials to any local food Ceilia Hoffman. Dear sister of Alvin (late Memorial Funeral Home. ALS Foundation. Shalom Memorial bank. Chicago Jewish Funerals. Sharon) Hoffman. Memorials to Temple Funeral Home. Wishing you peace and Chai or Congregation B’nai Shalom. The GOLDBERG, MARK NAUM 94. 2 plots together KLEIFIELD, SHIRLEY (nee Perlman), BORN INTO A PHILANTHROPIC FAMILY active within the Goldman Funeral Group. Beloved husband of Irina. Loving fa- HUNT, MARCHELL K. 69. Loving 90. Beloved wife for 65 years of the Jewish community, Carl Levine carried on his family’s strong ther of Oleg (Jane) and Igor (Ludmila Shalom Memorial Park mother of Nicole Hunt. Dear sister of late Alfred S. Kleifield. Devoted moth- legacy of giving back. Throughout his life, he forged strong con- happiness for the new year. FIELDS, BLANCHE  (nee Waldman), Kovalchuk). Adored grandfather of four. in Arlington Heights, Arnold (Marsha) Love. Memorials to the er of Ilisa Kleifield (Lynne Krestan), 92. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Proud great-grandfather of two. The Michael I. Jacobson Memorial Gomle Janice (Edward) Litke and the late nections with JUF and other community organizations for the ® “Peck.” Loving mother of Susan, Reid (late Goldman Funeral Group. Mamre Section XIV Fund. Chicago Jewish Funerals. Gordon Kleifield. Proud grandmother betterment of Jewish Chicago. Levine died on June 28 at the age L’Shanah Tovah from your local Dignity Memorial professionals. Ginny), Mitchell (Robin), Stacy (Aharon of four. Dear sister of the late Alvin M. of 84. Cohen) and the late Daryl. Adored Bubba GOLDSCHEN, CHARLES S. 75. $8,000. Will negotiate. KAGANOFF, ALETA Daughter of the (Marjorie) Perlman. Cherished daugh- of seven. Proud great-grandmother of Beloved husband of Renee (nee Gurney). late Rabbi Benzion and Rebbetzin Claire. ter of the late Dave and Edith Perlman. Growing up in the South Side, Levine attended O’Keefe one. Devoted daughter of the late Louis Loving father of Stacy and Jeffery (Krista). Please contact Sister of Roni Goldbaum and Penny Chicago Jewish Funerals. Grammar School and was a frequent sight on the playground and Rose Waldman. Cherished sister of Proud grandfather of one. Dear broth- [email protected] Kaganoff. playing seasonal sports. He was a member of a fraternity at the late Harriet (late Lew) Schwartz, Betty er of the late Myra (Charles) D’Alessio. or 561-413-2490. KLEIN, THOMAS I. 85. Beloved (late Art) Arkush, and Burt (Charna) Memorials to any veterans-related orga- KANE, BERNARD M. 76. Beloved husband of Linda Zuckerman Klein. Hyde Park High School as well as at the University of Illinois. WEINSTEIN & PISER Waldman. Treasured aunt of many. The nization. Chicago Jewish Funerals. husband of Dale M. Kane (nee, Greene). Cherished father of Katherine (Peter) Br His friends from his youth “formed the nucleus of his life going FUNERAL HOME Goldman Funeral Group. Loving father of Ilisa Jill (Michael) Gruber esler, Elizabeth (Stephen) Brodsky, and forward, many of which became acquainted with JUF through GOLDSMITH, DAVID Husband of and Brian (Mindi) Kane. Adored grand- Jonathan (Gretchen Goldburg) Klein. 111 Skokie Blvd. | Wilmette FROLICHSTEIN, SUSAN (nee Sue. Father of Rebecca, Dan, Martin, father (Papa) of eight. Cherished son Proud grandfather of six. Devoted son his leadership,” said longtime friend and JUF Associate Vice Heyman), 79. Beloved wife of the late and Rachel. Brother of Marcy, Steve, Bob GREENSPAN, BLOSSOM F. (nee of the late Rachel (nee Weinstein) and of the late Dr. Alexander and the late President Barb Gold. Following college, he joined his father—a 847-256-5700 Seymour “Sy” Rees Frolichstein. Loving and Gordy. Grandfather of three. Great- Faye), 95. Beloved wife of the late Zellie David Kane. Brother of the late Barry Charlotte Klein. Loving brother of James preeminent jeweler—in business. His father, William Levine, mother of Tamar (Elliot) Frolichstein-Appel grandfather of three. Memorials to The Kane. Son-in-law of the late Sidney and (Heide) and Dr. Richard (Muggsy) Klein. A. Loving mother of Wendy (Jeffrey) was the namesake of the Levine Hillel Center at UIC and a JUF and Michael (Ellen) Frolichstein. Proud Greater Chicago Food Depository, The Zimmerman and Dr. Brad (Sandy) Lillyan Greene. Brother-in-law of Myles Memorials to The Thomas I. Klein Unmet grandmother of six. Dear sister of Gerry Covenant House, World Wildlife Fund, Greenspan. Adored “Gammy” of three. R. Greene. Memorials to the American Needs Fund at the Jewish Federation Campaign Chair, and Levine followed in his footsteps profession- (Steven) Keen and Jay (Judy) Heyman. the National Parks Foundation, Chicago Proud great-grandmother of five. Devoted Diabetes Association. Chicago Jewish of Metropolitan Detroit. Ira Kaufman ally and philanthropically. Golden Giver Member of JUF. Memorials Coalition for the Homeless, Wildlife Funerals. Westlawn Cemetery. Funeral Chapel. daughter of the late Charles and Florence Levine brought his expertise in the jewelry business to JUF in to Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, Conservation Society, and UNICEF. Faye. Dear sister of the late Eleanor (late Changing Worlds, or Albany Park Theater Jerry) Hoffman. Golden Giver Member KANTER, FLORENCE 91. Adored KRAMER, ROBERT ALLAN 73. his role as chairman of JUF’s Jewelry Division and was further Project. Rosehill Cemetery. Chicago Jewish GOODMAN, TERRY (née Vidak), 88. of JUF. Memorials to American Friends daughter of the late Morris and Beloved son of the late Syd and Ann involved with JUF by serving on fundraising committees and Funerals. Beloved wife of the late Don Goodman. Elizabeth Rosenstrom. Beloved wife Kramer. Loving brother of Barb (Darrell) Proudly owned and operated by Alderwoods (Chicago North), Inc. of Magen David Adom. The Goldman leading JUF Missions to Israel, Turkey, and Cuba. He served on Loving mother of Jeff (Colleen) Funeral Group. of Eugene. Loving mother of Alex Heiden and the late Penny (the late FRUMKIN, MIRIAM (nee Copilove), Goodman, Sherri (Bob) Silva, and Lori (Evelyn) and Louis Kanter and Mindy Charles) Freeman. Fond brother-in-law the JUF Board from 1990-1995 and served as the 1994 JUF General 97. Beloved wife of the late Leonard (Brian) Lukanich. Cherished grandmother HANSFIELD, BARBARA MORRISON Nichols. Cherished Bubbe of eight of the late Jim Foster. Dear uncle of three. Campaign Chair. He was also a Golden Giver to the JUF Annual Frumkin. Loving mother of Sheryl (Bill) of three. Great-grandmother of one. Dear grandchildren. Great-grandmother of Great-uncle of three. Lakeshore Jewish (nee Hasday), 92. Beloved wife of the late Campaign. Sharp, and Alan and Noel Frumkin. sister of Tom (Pat) Vidak and the late Emil Paul. Loving mother of Mindy (Robert) two. Dear sister of Bette Taxman and Funerals. Adored Bubbie of five. Proud great-grand- Vidak and Barb Tucky. Shalom Memorial Kirsch, Greg (Susan) Potter, and Scott the late Susan Cohan. Memorials to As his professional career grew, Levine became the president mother of two. Devoted daughter of the Funeral Home. (Ellen), Susan (Linda Krone), and David the Alzheimer’s Association. Shalom KRONE, JOAN (nee Schultz), 85. of William Levine, Inc., his father’s wholesale diamond business. late Boris and the late Rose Copilove. Memorial Funeral Home. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Devoted (Amy) Hansfield. Adored grandmother “There was hardly a person on the South Side who got an engage- Dear sister of the late A. Bob Copilove. GORDON, CHARLOTTE AARON of 11. Proud great-grandmother of 7. Dear mother of Pamela Fritz, Paula (Laetizia) Memorials to Weinberg Community 96. Beloved wife of the late Eugene brother of the late Henry Alcouloumre. KAPLAN, JEFFREY “JEFF” B. 73. Krone-Moreau and Karla Krone. Devoted ment ring who didn’t get it from him,” Gold recalled. In addition for Senior Living. The Goldman Funeral “Gene.” Loving mother of Raymond Fond sister-in-law of Bernice Magid and Beloved husband and childhood sweet- grandmother of three. Dear sister of the to being a prolific ring salesman on the South Side, Carl was also Group. (Peggy), Margie, and the late Bruce. heart of Marcy Kaplan (nee Paige). late Susan (Wesley) Gergans. Devoted the late Morrie Hansfield. Cherished a member of the Chicago Jewelers Association. Adored Gramma Char of six. Proud daughter of the late Salvatore Hasday and Loving father of Brian and Lisa Kaplan. aunt of Kraig and Steven Gergans and the GLASSMAN, HERBERT L. 81. great-grandmother of 12. Devoted Rose Alcouloumre; stepdaughter of the Devoted son of the late Bernie and late David Baime and Michael Gergans. Although he and his wife Roberta moved to Highland Park Husband of Phyllis (nee Felton). Loving daughter of the late Louis and Ida Aaron. late Bohor Alcouloumre. The Goldman Ann Kaplan. Brother of the late Blair Loving daughter of Sam and Betty to raise their family, Levine stayed in touch with his child- father of Donna Glassman and Kenneth Cherished daughter-in-love of the late Funeral Group. Kaplan. Dear brother-in-law of Judy Schultz. Memorials to the American (Elizabeth) Glassman. Adored grandpa Maurice and Mayme Gordon. Dear sis- (Dr. George) Bulloch and David (Rondel Heart Association. Mitzvah Memorial hood friends and helped connect them to JUF and the Jewish of Casey. Devoted son of the late Ben ter of the late Paul Aaron. Memorials to HEYTOW, SALLY (nee Prisant), 95. Simmons) Paige. Treasured cousin of Funerals. Memorial Park Cemetery. community. and Belle Glassman. Cherished brother of the Bruce R. Gordon Memorial, Marjorie Beloved wife of the late Allan. Loving many. Memorials to PAWS Chicago. The He is remembered by his friends and colleagues as a kind, hu- Madlin (late Leroy) Bender. Dear broth- Gordon Schaye, and Andrew J. Schaye Goldman Funeral Group. KUPFER, ELAINE (nee Marcus), 79. mother of the late Richard (Merle) and morous, and enthusiastic person who never hesitated to offer a THAT AK A N er-in-law of Lois and Howard Kempler. Endowed Scholarship at the University Robert (Karen) Heytow. Proud grand- Beloved wife of the late Harvey N. Loving Devoted uncle of many. Silver Circle of Pennsylvania, Undergraduate mother of three. Cherished great-grand- KARNO, ESTHER LEE (nee Koffee), mother of Marla (Bradley) Grabell, helping hand or give back to his family, friends, and community. mem  Member of JUF. Memorials to JUF. The Financial Aid Development. The mother of three. Dear sister of the late 87. Beloved wife of the late Earle S. and Joseph (Julie Smith) and Michael Goldman Funeral Group. Goldman Funeral Group. Jack (the late Doris) Prisant. Memorials Cherished mother of Iva (Larry) Hirsch, (Christine) Kupfer. Former mother-in- Levin was the beloved husband of the late Roberta (“Bobbie”). He was Mark (the late Linda) (significant oth- law of Roxanne Kupfer. Proud nana of A U T to any charity for military families. the devoted father of David (Julie Argow), Beth (Steven Drizin) and GLUSKIN, DEBRA LEE “DEBBIE” GOTTLIEB, SHIRLEY 94. Beloved Chicago Jewish Funerals. er-Dr. Sandra Rafael) Karno, Robin seven. Dear sister of the late Morris , (nee Kaluzna), 66. Beloved wife and best wife of the late Isadore (Izzy). Special, Elkaim, April Kaminsky and Adam (Susie) Marcus. Memorials to Congregation B’nai Julie (Michael Wolf). The cherished grandfather of Annie (Garrett friend of Larry Gluskin. Loving mother of loving mother of Paula Jo (Larry) Hyman HOROWITZ, CLAIRE ELEANOR Karno. Cherished grandmother of nine. Jehoshua Beth Elohim. Chicago Jewish Rothe), Laura (Jesse Slobodin), and Michael Levine, Benjamin Faith (Matthew) Goldstein, and Jonathan and Bruce K. (Connie) Gottlieb. Proud Great-grandmother of two. Memorials Funerals. (nee Rubin), 91. Beloved wife of the late (fiancée Rachel Wolfson), Jeremy (Valentina Perez Botero), Gabriel, (Hayley Levitan), Jason (Melissa), and grandmother of two. Extremely proud Allen B. Horowitz. Cherished mother to Anshe Emet Synagogue. Mitzvah Dr. Adam (Dr. Lisa) Gluskin. Adored great-grandmother of four. Devoted of William “Bill” (Marianne “Mimi”) Memorial Funerals. LANDER, MIKHAIL Veteran, WWII; and Hannah Levine-Drizin; and Madeline, Emma, and Charlie “Grandma Dodo” of four. Devoted daughter of Sam and Becky Epstein. Horowitz and Helene (Joel) Boyer. Merchant Marine Captain. Beloved fa- Levine-Wolf, he also was the adoring great-grandfather of Summer asy ordering online daughter of the late Leonard and Myra Caring daughter-in-law of Mania and KAUFMAN, GEORGE G. PH.D. ther, grandfather, great-grandfather. Loving grandmother of five. Great- and William Rothe. The treasured brother of Jess Levine. Beloved Kaluzna. Cherished sister of Pam (Steve) Herman Alpher. Memorials to Temple grandmother of five. Dear sister of the Navy veteran. Economics expert for Chicago Jewish Funerals. at Snitowsky and Donna (Larry) Goldwater. Beth Israel, Sisterhood Tree of Life Fund, late Burt (Shirley) Rubin. Fond sister- Presidents Ford and Carter. Loving hus- fiancé of Adrienne Garland. Memorial donations to JCFS Chicago. or call 5 Dear daughter-in-law of the late Philip or Alzheimer’s Association of Illinois in-law of Norene and the late Larry band of Mimi Winter. Brother of Ruth LEFF, MICHAEL S. 58. Beloved hus- and Lenore Gluskin. Fond sister-in-law of Chapter. Chicago Jewish Funerals. Horowitz and Harold and Elsie Horowitz. Bernstein and the late Ellen Kleinmann. band of Hollis Russinof. Loving father of inimum donation 1 Jeffrey (Ellen) and Mark (Diane) Gluskin. Uncle of four. Silver Circle Member of JUF. Sophie Leff and Emma Leff. Adored son Memorials to North Suburban Special BY MICHELLE COHEN  | Staff Writer Treasured aunt and cousin of many. GREEN, STEVEN M. 72. Devoted son Recreation Association, to the American Memorials to Doctors Without Borders of Shirley and the late Marvin Leff. Dear Memorials to Leukemia & Lymphoma of the late Simon and Helen. 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Dear brother of Jerry, Marvin of those pioneers who… made this great Graveside funerals have always been an acceptable choice for Jewish LEVIE, SHERMAN C. 91. Adoring Adam (Traci) Lava, Susan (Howard) of Lynn (Peter) Gutzmer, Chuck (Carla) (Laura), and Larry (Vicki) Prace, and Toby families. Almost every Jewish funeral includes participation in the burial husband of Beverlee “Bubbles” (nee LIPNITZKY, ANITA (nee Wurcel), and Nancy (Robert Knight) Meyer, and (late Richie) Scavone. Fond brother-in- transference from European to American Coleman. Proud grandfather of 12. Dear Jewish civilization,” Poupko told The Chicago at the grave, so having the entire service graveside was commonplace Schlacht). Son of the late Julius and Ida 77. Beloved wife of the late Joel S. Loving brother of Ronald (Theresa). Silver Circle the late James Meyer. Grandfather of law of Hal (Sharon) Berger. Treasured (nee Clemage). Caring brother of the late mother of Randy (Aurora) and David Member of JUF. Memorials to JUF or The four. Great-grandfather of one. Son of the uncle of many. Memorials to a colon can- Tribune, which called Keller “one of the senior yeshiva leaders in even before the pandemic. Avis (the late Lou) Nison and late Harold (Martine). Dear grandmother of four. Research of Dr. Everett Vokes c/o The late Nathan and Bess (née Rubenstein). cer-related organization of your choice. (Muriel) Levie. Cherished father of Debra Fond sister-in-law of Alan (Cecelia) Brother of the late June Becker. Uncle and The Goldman Funeral Group. the U.S... and a teacher to generations of Midwestern Jews.” Now, most Jewish funerals are graveside. Live-streaming of the funerals University of Chicago Cancer Research “His Talmudic scholarship, his intellect, and his piety were Levie, Lynn (David) Reiner, and Karen Lipnitzky. Chicago Jewish Funerals. Foundation. Chicago Jewish Funerals. cousin of many. Golden Giver Member allows those who can’t go to the cemetery, for whatever reason, the (Dave) Mandel. Loving grandfather of of JUF. Memorials to Temple Sholom of PERSINO, GAIL T. (nee Truster), 70. packaged in a gregarious, vibrant, lively personality,” Poupko ability to attend from anywhere. six. Adored great-grandfather of three. LIPSCHUTZ, MURIEL J. (nee MANILOW, FLOYD B. 91. Beloved Chicago or The Selfhelp Home Chicago. Beloved wife of James (Jimmy) V. Loving continued. “His face radiated. His eyes were always a-twinkle.” Beloved uncle and cousin of many. Silver Israelite), 87. Beloved wife of the late husband of the late Elaine (nee Goldman). Lakeshore Jewish Funerals. mother of Becky (Jason) Braslawsky, Mitzvah Memorial Funerals doesn’t have chapels, nor the overhead Circle Member of JUF. Memorials to Big Emmanuel “Manny.” Loving mother of Elexis (Justin) Jay, and Sean Persino. In 1960, the Chicago branch of Telshe Yeshiva opened, and Cherished father of Andrew (Caliz) funeral homes with chapels have. We provide thousands of dollars Brothers Big Sisters of America. Chicago Robin (Mitchell) Fields, Shari (Mark) and Paul (Cheryl) Manilow and Lynn MEYER, CHERI (nee Kooperman), Proud Nana of five. Dear sister of Debra Keller joined the following year. Over the decades, Keller taught Jewish Funerals. Slavin, and Jodi (Josh) Manning. Adored (Jonathan) Appleton. Devoted grand- 74. Beloved wife and best friend of Joel. Horn. Suster-in-law of Marie (Pat) Kraska. thousands, from high schoolers to rabbinical students. He also in savings (www.comparemitzvah.com) and the compassionate “Mommom” of seven. Devoted daugh- father of three. Dear brother of the late Loving mother of Michael (Valerie), Cherished aunt of many. Memorials to personalized service that the Gratch-Mandel family has been known LEVIN, JUDITH (nee Gerrick) 83. ter of the late Isadore and the late Anne Allyson (fiancée Dana Stotts), and NorthShore University HealthSystem was a leader in the national Orthodox organization Agudas Sheldon Manilow. Devoted son of the for providing for over 110 years. Loving wife of late Maury “Maish” Levin. Israelite. Cherished sister of the late late Louis and Rae Manilow. Silver Circle Brenda. Cherished grandma of two Foundation, Kellogg Cancer Center. Yisrael, and the author of several volumes of scholarship titled Devoted mother of Mitchell (Bonnie), Carl (late Shirley) Israelite. Memorials Member of JUF. Memorials to Emanuel Devoted daughter of the late Gilda and Chicago Jewish Funerals. Sefer Chidekel. Samuel (Tara Goskusky) and Scott to the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Congregation. Mitzvah Memorial Funerals. Albert Kooperman. Dear sister-in-law of Left: Rene’ Mandel at the Mandel family (Marcee) Levin. Proud grandmother of Metropolitan Chicago. The Chapel. Sherry (the late Sherwin) Brick. Special REDLICH, HENRY 92. Holocaust sur- The publication Hamodia called Keller “one of the premier lot in Westlawn, where his great- six. Cherished great-grandmother of Shalom Memorial Park. The Goldman MARCUS, EATTA M. (nee Izenatark). aunt and cousin of many. Memorials to vivor; Army Veteran, Korean War. Beloved roshei yeshiva (yeshiva head) of his time,” adding, “Rav Keller grandparents, funeral directors Mollie three. Sister of Elaine. Treasured sis- Funeral Group. Loving wife of the late Louis. Devoted the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or husband of the late Diane. Loving father was known for his forceful and eloquent defense of authentic and Arthur Mandel, are buried. Rene’ ter-in-law of June Grossman. Dear aunt Gilda’s Club Chicago). Shalom Memorial of Paula (Chuck) Linder, Jan Krieman, and is the son of funeral directors Cheri mother of Jami (Dr. Scott) Emalfarb and Yiddishkeit (Jewishness), and was often called upon to deliver... of two. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s LUBELFELD, MANNY 87. Veteran, Neal Marcus. Proud grandmother of two. Funeral Home. Marci (Ira) Fierstein. Cherished grandfa- and Lloyd Mandel, grandson of funeral Association. Westlawn Cemetery. Korean War. Beloved husband and best Memorials to Friends of the IDF. Chicago ther of 10. Adored great-grandfather of powerful speeches.” director Seymour Mandel and great-great- Mitzvah Memorial Funerals. friend of Reva. Loving father of Steve Jewish Funerals. MEYER, JOEL DAVID 100. Beloved 14. Memorials to the Illinois Holocaust Keller’s last address was given on Purim this past March, just grandson of funeral director Sam Gratch, (Ellen), Andrea (Jeff) Urdangen, Pammy husband of the late Enid (nee Bluver). Museum & Education Center. Shalom who founded Gratch Undertaking in 1908 before he contracted COVID-19. He had already been ill for more LEVY, ROBERTA A. “BOBBIE” 81. (Bobby) Schur, and Michael (Stephanie). MARCUS, RUTH (nee Mikell), 88. Loving father of Scott (Frances) and Memorial Park. 10 years before the last major pandemic. Beloved mother of Jan (Scott) McClure, Adored papa of 11. Caring brother of Michael (Dr. Margo Shoup). Adored Beloved wife of Dr. David H. Devoted than a year. Funerals were held at his yeshiva and in Lakewood, Right: Rene’ Mandel assisting at a Steven (Lisa) Levy, and Sharon (Richard) Nadine Gore. Favorite uncle of many. mother of Dr. Martin (Debbie) Marcus, grandpa of five. Devoted son of the late RITTENBERG, NORMA (née Braude), Rosenthal. Beloved grandmother of Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Samuel and Amelia Meyer. Cherished 100. Beloved wife of the late Max. Loving N.J., followed by interment in Israel. graveside funeral at Shalom before Ellen (Roy) Bernstein, Sharon (Dan) Katz He “leaves behind students and children and grandchildren the pandemic. 10. Beloved great-grandmother of two. and Dr. Michael Marcus. Loving bubbe of brother-in-law of the late David (Nancy) and loved mother of Dale Barnes and Lynn Dear sister of the late Ronald Kamen. LUCKMAN, HONORABLE nine. Proud great-grandmother of four. Bluver. Treasured uncle of two. Memorials (Neil) Kauffman. Cherished Grandma who have taken his place,” Poupko added. “That is what is really Beloved daughter of the late Herbert MARVIN P. Judge of the Circuit Court Cherished sister of June Alter and the to the Beth Tikvah, Rabbi Hillel Gamoran three. Adored “GiGi” of four. Treasured critical: continuity.” and Gladys Kamen. Thanks to caregiv- of Cook County. 87. Beloved husband of late Annette Mikell. Silver Circle Member Campership Fund or the Northwestern aunt and cousin. Thanks to caregiver Barb Funeral Directors: ers at The Northbrook Inn and Accord Gail Sanders Luckman. Loving father of University McCormick School of Popiel-Gawin. To honor Norma, please of JUF. Memorials to Sam Bernstein z’l Keller is survived by his wife, Rebbitzen Shulamis Prager; his sons Lloyd Mandel, Seymour Mandel, Cheri Mandel, Bill Goodman & Oliva Varo Hospice. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Carey (Elizabeth), Terry (Christina), and Music Program at Ida Crown Jewish Engineering. The Goldman Funeral Group. vote. Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Association. Lakeshore Jewish Funerals. William (Lisa Cha) Luckman, Kathleen Academy. Chicago Jewish Funerals. Harav Shmuel Yeshaya Keller (who will succeed his father as Rosh Since opening in 2010 we have directed over 2,350 funerals. Leigh, Laura (Daniel Kelber) Luckman NATHAN, HOWARD J. “BIG HOW” RIVKIN, CORINNE “CORKY” LEWIN, MITCHELL JOSEPH 92. Kelber, and Matt Romain. Proud grand- 86. Army Veteran. Beloved husband (nee Zagorsky). Beloved wife of the Yeshiva, Telshe Yeshiva, Chicago), Harav Elya Meir Keller (Ra”M, We accept prepaid funerals made elsewhere. In most cases we refund the family thousands of dollars. MASSEL, SANDRA Loving sister Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah, Lakewood); and his daughters Mrs. Beloved husband of the late Sally (nee father of 12. Cherished great-grandfa- of Earl (Malou) Massel. Dear aunt and and best friend of the late Joyce (nee late Norman. Loving mother of Richard Bernstein). Loving and devoted father ther of five. Memorials to Anshe Emet great-aunt of many. Silver Circle Member Weinberg). Loving father of Stuart (Helen) Rivkin, Andi (Dr. Harold) Kessler, Kraindel Mannes (principal, Bais Yaakov High School, Chicago), Mrs. The best choice for graveside Jewish funerals! of Terry (David) Rubin, Penny (Steven) Synagogue, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Anti- (Stacy), and Mark (Candi). Cherished and Dr. Susie (Stuart) Brontman. Adored of JUF. Memorials to Congregation Bnei Sori Schechter (principal, Bais Yaakov, Lakewood), Mrs. Chani Treff, Main Office & Mortuary Facility Robinson, and Jill Lewin. Adored Papa Defamation League, or to the Michael I. Ruven. Chicago Jewish Funerals. “Papa” of four. Proud great-grandfather of Nana of nine. Proud great-grandmother of four. Proud great-grandfather of one. Jacobson Memorial Gomle Fund. Chicago one. Devoted son of the late Morris and “GG” of 14. Devoted daughter of the and Mrs. Leah Bogen of Jerusalem; as well as by many grandchildren 3100 Dundee Road #801, Northbrook (Landwehr Road ½ a block north of Dundee Road, Cherished brother of Philip (Binnie) Lewin Jewish Funerals. MAZOR, SHELDON BERNARD the late Goldie. Brother of Ronald (Sheila) late Jack and Leah Zagorsky. Cherished and great-grandchildren. Keller was predeceased by his first wife, between Solomon Schechter and The ARK Northwest) and the late Edward (late Charlotte) 92. Army and Navy Veteran. Husband and the late Donny (Barbara), and June sister of the late Philip (Caroline) Chaya Devorah (nee Levin). Lewin. Memorials to Misericordia or to of the late Lois. Father of Aliza (Alese), (late Buddy) Friedman. Treasured uncle Gore. Treasured aunt of many. Silver Offices also available in Skokie & Deerfield JUF COVID-19 Initiative. The Goldman of many. Memorials to Cure Alzheimer’s Circle Member of JUF. Memorials to Bennett (Wayne Nilson), and Beth (Joe 630-MITZVAH (648-9824) Funeral Group. Slaughter). Grandfather of three. Brother Fund. Shalom Memorial Park. Congregation Beth Shalom. The Goldman of the late Merton. Memorials to Blind Funeral Group. www.mitzvahfunerals.com Services Association or the Greater Food Depository. Chicago Jewish Funerals. 72 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 73 SABERMAN WEISS, MARILYN SHONFELD, ROBERT “BOB” 94. WADLER, KAREN (nee Unger) 77. WITT, LOIS K. (nee Kaye), 90. Beloved 73. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Henry Combat Infantry Veteran, WWII. Beloved Wife of Jeff. Mother of Jason (Lisa) and mother of Luann (Steve) Addis, and Kurt Saberman. Loving daughter of the husband of the late Phyllis M. Shonfeld Brad (Claudia) Wadler, and Danielle (Julie Holman) and Alan (Pam) Witt. SUBMISSIONS late Dorothy and Maurice Marx and (nee Meltzer). Loving father of Hugh (Sean) Holleran. Grandmother of six. Dear sister of Roberta (Herb) Sweetow. ARE WELCOME Albert Weiss. Loving stepmother of Shonfeld and Amy (Jeff) Friedman. Proud Daughter of David and Bertha Unger; Adoring grandmother of eight. Proud Dr. Jessica Saberman (David Miller), grandfather of Jack and Jennifer. Dear stepdaughter of Mildred Unger. Silver great-grandmother of nine. Adoring Submit obituaries to and Sandra Saberman. Loving sister of brother of Willard (Joan Berger) Shonfeld Circle Member of JUF. Memorials to the aunt of Stacy (Ron) Freeman and Paul [email protected]. 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